1 32 433 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a3d00a34d15161155dd163f29057a885.PDF e0723e4cbd6dec01dfd1da83c2db3c28 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gidf District, Seafarers International Union of NA 1 VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1949 > No. 34 NLRB Says 'No' To Stooging CTMA Printed below is the full text of the NLRB decision, which bitted the latest? attempt by the Cities Service-controlled CTMA to keep the CS tankermen from the freedom and protection of an SIU contract. "In response to your letter dated December 16, 1949, this is to advise you that a Petition for Certification of Representatives was filed on December 14, 1949 by Murphy, Strasberger and Purcell, attorneys, in behalf of Citco Tankermen's Association, covering a unit consisting of the sailing personnel on the Tank­ ers S.S. Abiqua, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Council Grove, French Creek, Logan's Fort and Paoli, excluding licensed officers, cadets, pursers, radio operators, bosuns and , stewards. "In accordance with Board policy the petition was dismissed on the grounds that there are now pending charges in this office filed by the Seafarers' Internation­ al Union, AFL, against the Company' alleging, among other things, that the Com­ pany has refused to bargain, and further alleging that the petitioner (Citco) has been formed in violation of Section 8(a) (2) of the Act. "Pursuant to National Labor Relations Board rules, fhe petitioner may file a request for a review of this action, with the National Labor Relations l^ard within ten days." Branches And Crews Cmdemn Trotskyites Gnlf Fishermen Group To Join With Seafarers Kill a snake, the saying goes, and its tail will twitch until sundown. And night is falling fast for the poisonous CTMA, Cities Service-dominated "union," which, already repudiated by the Cities Service Tankermen, has just been dealt another blow by the National Labor Relations Board. The Board denied CTMA's request for a col­ lective bargaining election on seven of the com­ pany's tankers on Decembejr 16, citing the fact that the SIU still has charges pending against Cities Service for refusing to bargain and for forming a company union in violation of*^——— the company union actually has the law. a single member. As a result of the NLRB re­ CTMA's request for the col­ jection, the company has one less trick left to stall collective lective bargaining election was haigaining sessioris with SIU. made v/ithin a few days after Thus, Cities Service seeunen the NLRB announced certifica­ moved a step closer to the se­ tion of the SIU over the nine curity and benefits of a genuine vessels not voted last year. Union contract. Having already been rejected by the Cities Service seamen in two NLRB collective bargaining elections in which the SIU was Heads New Body overwhelmingly the victor, CTMA's latest move was obvious­ ly intended to stall bargaining between the Union and the The possibility of the Seafarers company. ushering in the New Year with The ships which CTMA sought an employer-financed welfare to have polled were the Abiqua, plan appeared brighter, follow­ Cantigny, Chiwawa, Council ing a meeting yesterday of ship­ Grove, French Creek, Logan's owners' representatives and the Fort and Paoli. The SIU was SIU's Headquarters Negotiating certified as bargaining agent for Committee. these vessels in May 1948, after Although the SIU committee receiving 83 percent of the valid still hadn't got the operators to ballots cast in the NLRB elec­ sign on the dotted line, sufficient tion. progress was made in the talks SLATED FOR HEAP to warrant optimism. Commit­ SIU organizers pointed out that tee members said after the meet­ CTMA is trying desperately to ing that the area of disagree­ show signs of life, but that it ment over the Union's demand would wind up on the scrap for the establishment of a Wel­ heap—as did its two predeces­ fare Fund, paid for solely by the sors, known as the Unlicensed employers, was narrowing down. Employee's Collective Bargain­ SIU negotiators had laid ing Agency of Cities Service Oil before the operators a welfare Company and the American Tan- fund proposal caUing for con­ kermen's Association. tributions of 25 cents a payrcdl Both of these company fronts day for each man at the initial were ruled illegal by the NLRB. session on December 9. In attempting to revive these From the tenor of the discus­ J. H. Oldenbroek. executive organizations under the name df sions so far, the SIU Negotiat­ secretuy of the International CTMA, Cities Service has been ing Committee said the reason Transportworkers Federation— forcing pledges from its seamen no major opposition to the Union to which the SIU is affiUated by threatening dismissal to those demand had arisen was obviously —has been chosen to head the refusing to sign up. that the shipowners were satis­ Except for the handful of fied with the efficient manner in recently organized, anti-com­ munist International Confede­ CTMA organizers on the com­ which SIU crews were handling ration of Free Trade Unions. pany payroll, it is doubtfid that their ships. the same full acceptance in re­ ports i-eceived by Headquarters to date. However, because of the great distances and the short pe­ riod of time which has elapsed, most of the crews are yet to be heard from. "DUAL AND HOSTILE" The resolution, first adopted at the New York Branch meet­ ing on December 7, termed Trot­ skyites within the SIU "dual and hostile" and called for their expulsion. (Full text of Ihe reso­ lution appears on page 4.) Its text outlined the' group's aims against the welfare of the SIU and made clear to the member­ ship the-danger the group poses. The proposing of the resolution»and its subsequent adoption The Seafarers International is the Union's answer to the Union gave a pre-campaign push Trotskyites' two-month-long in­ to the AFL's drive for a "Million tensified campaign aimed at di­ Members in '50" when it was viding the SIU and turning it to announced, last week, that 4,000 the ends of the Trotskyites. Gulf Coast fishermen were join­ POLICY ing up with the SIU. With the resolution now an The 4,000-fishermen are mem­ official part of policy, the Union bers of the Gulf Coast Shrimp­ can, if necessary, take disciplin­ ers' and Oystermen's Association,^ ary action against this group one of the largest independent and its sympathizers. fishermen's organizations in the Despite the relative smallnes? Mississippi area. of/the Trotskyite organization, ^IND UP DETAILS its adherents within the SIU When the SlU-contracted Wa­ Final details of the fishermen have in recent months peddled terman ship SS Alawai pulled group's affiliation with the SIU a program of dissension which out of New Orleans on Decem­ are now being completed. was part of a larger maneuver ber 9 for a trip to the Far East, Cal Tanner, A&G District Port to stir up discontentment within she began what once would have Agent in Mobile and a Vice- maritime unions on all coasts. been a three-month blackout of As" detailed in a recent issue Union news. But the Alawai wiU President of the SIU, worked out arrangements for the affilia­ of the SEAFARERS LOG, the now have plenty of light and tion, along with W. L. Hines, Trotskyites have joined forces learning. Her voyage this time president of the Mississippi Fed­ with the Stalinist commuijists in will be punctuated regularly by eration of Labor, and U. C. Bor- the NMU in an attempt to take the arrival of the SIU air-mail sage and Leon Heira, represen­ over that union, and had recent­ Bulletin, a new feature chock tatives of the fishermen's section ly created a disturbance within full of Union news which is sent the SUP for the same reason. of " the SIU. to all SIU ships. The Bulletin, which wings its While the powers granted the The new SIU affiliate is head­ ed by Louis Simmons, president; Union under the resolution have way to the Alawai and the hun­ Mackie Fountain, vice-president; not been invoked to date, the dreds of other SlU-contracted Charles Allen, secretary, and Union expects to swing into ac­ ships every two weeks, is the Leon Strong, treasurer. Head­ tion against known offenders Union's answer to the problem soon. of how to reach the bulk of the quarters are in Biloxi. Fully in sympathy with the Headquarters • Branch resolution condemning Trotskyites and their sympathizers for acts against the Union, Seafarers in A&G Branch meetings up and down the coast on December 21 voted for its adoption unanim­ ously. Crews of SlU-contracted ships, which received the resolution in the air-mailed Bulletin, indicated CTMA's Request Fer New Election Denied By NLRB SIU, Operatws Neta- Agreement On Welfare Plan SIU Bulletin Ends News Blackout membership — the men on the ships — with the goings-on of the Union. First published last July, the Bulletin has, in six months, prov­ ed itself to be an indispensable aid in informing crews of the policies adopted and the action taken by the membership ashore. Equally important, it makes it possible for the Union to learn the sentiment of SIU crews through the response to the is­ sues brought to their attention. Before the inception the Bulletin, crews on foreign voy­ ages often went news-hungry for months, gleaning what Union news they could from ships more recently arrived from the States and, occasionally, issues of the SEAFARERS LOG, which are sent to certain clubs and bars in foreign ports. It was because of this long and complete break with the Union apparatus that the Union took under study means to bring the most news to the members in the shortest space of time, at a minimum cost to the organi­ zation. Out of this study the Bulletin was born. On July 22—without fanfare— the first Bulletin was sent to the, SlU-contracted fleet, located in every part of flie world. Almost immediately, the re(Cotttinurd on Page 3) �Jin" THE Page Two SEAFARERS Friday, December 30, 1949 LOG SEAFARERS Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor . At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Looking Forward The end of 1949 brings to a close another eventful year for the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District. Undoubtedly, the most significant events of the pe- riod were the second election in the Cities Service tanker fleet, in which the SIU was overwhelmingly designated by the unlicensed personnel as their choice for collective bar­ gaining agent, and the subsequent certification of our Union by the National Labor Relations Board. The year 1949 was also significant from the stand­ point of other major efforts made by the SIU, among them the unprecedented demand, presented to the opera­ tors a few weeks ago, for an employer-financed welfare plan. If we were to take all the accomplishments of our Union in the year now fast drawing to a close—and those of the past four or five years, if you like—and weld them all together, they would spell out two words—"Looking Forward." And those two words are at the foundation of every policy formulated by the Union. The SIU ;maintains that unless an organization has foresight, coupled with suffi­ cient drive and courage, it will soon cease achieving greater security for its membership. If we may be par­ doned for this bit of immodesty, we think we have those STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL qualities. And we're looking at the-Pecord when" we say so. MOSES MORRIS Seafarers Members Now In The Marine Hospitals H. E. LOGE J. J. O'CONNOR What is responsible for translating these qualities C. E. SANCHEZ into achievements? SAMUEL JONAS L. F. BARNA Simply this: A strong, level-headed membership, D. P. GELINAS ^united in purpose and of undivided loyalty to their union. FRANK NEARING Without such a membership, no union can expect m forge RICHARD GRALICKI ESOLAN ahead in the face of the many obstacles unions have long CRIACO C. MARTINEZ ago learned to expect. DUSAN DE DUISIN M. J. LUCAS When the SIU some five years ago tackled the hercu­ JOSEPH F. GAMBLICH lean job of oi"ganizing the Isthmian Steamship Company, NICHOLAS CORATTI . there were sounds of "tsk-tsk," and "they'll never make L. F. ROZUM CHARLES HAWVER . it" in some quarters. But our officials and our member­ H. J. OUT ship meant what they said when they adopted the sloganj V. J. RIZZUTO .JAMES F. MARKEU "Isthmian, too, will be SIU." EUGENE LADRIERE HENRY WATSON It wasn't easy—not by a long shot. But Isthmian HENRY JOHNSON Wcame SIU. JOSEPH ARRAS L. D. DIEUDONNE The pollyannas were scattered here and there when 4 4 4 the SIU marked off Cities Service as the next organizing FORT STANTON objective almost three years ago. Again, the task was a MARTIN BLUM JOSEPH LIGHTFOOT tough one. We've come a long way in the struggle and WILLIAM H. ROBERTS the final chapter is just about to be written. CLARENCE D. SHIVELY P. SMITH But a lot of hard work lies ahead before the job is GIDLOW WOODS finished. Notorious anti-union organizations like the DONALD MCDONALD - Cities Service empire give the workingman nothing. A A. McGUIGAN 4 4 4 showdown fight is generally the only way to a successful BALTIMORE HOSPITAL F. JUDAH, Jr. conclusion. E. MATTSSON , It is particularly appropriate as we swing into 1950 A. WRIGHT that we restate a previous resol's^: "Cities Service, too, A.- L. MASTERS • G. A. CARROLL will be SIU." i). H. BRUNIE And—after Cities Service, every other unorganized G. W. MILLER H. W. SPENCER outfit. It will sound bold to some, but we of the Seafarers C. P. THOMPSON are looking forward. G. D. REAGAN W. A. BREWER J. G. HARRIS E. F. ACHILLES W. W. SORENSEN R. M. SOUZA P. E. DARROUGH C. W. GOODWIN H. HUNTER G. L. HAND E. F. PAUL C. J. BISCUP F. KORVATIN W. J. HACKETT H. L, HORTON, Jr. 4. 4. SAN FRANCISCO HOSP. JAMES HODO JAMES R. LEWIS WILLIE WATSON T. ISAKSEN J. KEENAN RAFEL SALDANA t NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL T. W. ULINSKI J. J. O'NEILL J. DENNIS F. LANDRY H. F. LAGAN L. LANG L. WILLIS H. H. SCHULTZ P. ROBERTS A. MAUFFRAY O. RAGLAND N. I. WEST J. R, ADAMS O. HOWELL J. JUSTUS W. W. LAMB SHIMELFEING J. TASSIN R. REED J. McNULETY W. MAUTERSTOCK L. TICKEL L. DANTIN "C. LYONS W. ROBERTS J. H. McELROY J. P. PHUGH NEPONSIT HOSPITAL WILLIAM PADGETT MATTHEW BRUNO JOSE DE JESUS J. M. LANCASTER R. E. LUFLIN ESTEBAN P. LOPEZ CHARLES L. MOATS PEDRO G. ORTIZ R. REDDEST R. A. RATCLIFF THOMAS WADSWORTH R. A. BLAKE ^ L. BALLESTERO - JOHN T. EDWARDS E. FERRER I. H. FRENCH JOSEPH SPAULDING JOSEPH SILLAK ' LUIS TORRES L. TULL FRED ZESIGER V 4. 4- 4. i' . ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL BEAU TEAU KNEW HENRY P. GALLAGHER EDWARD SNOWMAN • NOPEMING ?MINN.) .'I SANATORIUM C. HAGBERG 4 4. 4 SAVANNAH HOSPITAL ^ J. J. CERDA L,. A. BROWN L. RINECHUCK 4 4 4 MOBILE HOSPITAL TIM BURKE m-: F. BURROUGHS H. WESTPHAL R. FOSTER •••"y Vi-yKjy •, L. HOWARD * O. THOMPSON �Page Three THE SEAFARERS IOC Friday. December 30. 1949 Air-Mailed Bulletin Keeps Crews Informed Accurate delivery of the Over^as Bulletin to SlU-contracted ships throughout the world is made possible by the day-by-day record of vessel movements kept in Union Head­ quarters. Boards like those shown above contain names of every Seafarer-manned ship, its ports of call, and dates of arrival and departure. Inauguration of Bulletin service enables SIU men at sea to read of Union news shortly after it breaks. (Continued from Page I) sponse from tte crews indicated a hearty reception. Every suc­ ceeding Bulletin, which was nukde more attractive and- had a greater news content, brought more enthusiastic praise^ from the ships. One of the outstanding rea­ sons why the crews are unani­ mously in favor of the Bulletin is because it is the answer to that old bugaboo; rumors. As Seafarers well know, rumors of­ ten spread from ship to ship in foreign ports, gathering new twists in snowballing along imtil dozens of crews find them­ selves embroiled over a matter that has no foundation in fact. Seafarers on unusually long trips know the disruptive conse­ quences of a rumor campaign, which they happily report are now effectively squelched by the appearance of the Bulletin. 1 For an example of how effec­ tively the Bulletin works in this respect, take the SS Alawai, which, after leaving the Canal, will make its first stop at Hon­ olulu. Mobile Stresses Importance Of Elections By GAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping in this port for the last week was fair, with approximately 129 bookmen and 28 permitmen shipped for the period. In addition to this, we shipped 87 men to relief jobs on tugboats and shifting gangs. • Ships paying off during this period, all in good shape, were the Antinous, Monarch of the Sea, Kyska, Warhawk, Arizpa and Wacosta, all Waterman; the Seawind, Seatraders; the Cava­ lier and Clipper, Alcoa. Signing on were the Madaket, headed for Japan and Korea; Monarch of the Sea, Puerto Ricobound; Kyska and the Warhawk, headed for Europe; Arizpa, for Mediterranean; Clipper and the Cavalier, back on the Alcoa pas­ senger run to the British West Indies. All sign-ons were smooth, all repairs and beefs having been taken care of prior to the signon. In-transit for the period were the Bessemer Victory, Steel Scientist, Stonewall Jackson. The membership is again re­ minded of the importance of Pre-Xmas Boom Helps Savamah By JIM DHAWDY SAVANNAH—We had a preChristmas shipping boom that lifted 35 men off the beach here in two days. It was all over on December 14, however, and at present shipping is slow. The vessels responsible for the pre-holiday lift were the follow­ ing: SS Southwind, SS Southport, both South Atlantic, and the SS Jean, Bull. These ships paid off and then signed on. In addition, we had a couple of visitors, one of which' was the SS Steel Fabricator, Isth­ mian. The other was a Cities Service scow, the SS Bradford Island. Biggest event of the holiday season was the Christmas dinner and party held in the Hall on December 21, This affair was made possible by the generosity of the crews of the Jean, SouthWind, Southport and Cape Rape. These" men deserve praise for their donations. * Seventy meals were served to members, their wives and guests, and Fred of the Soda Shop here put out a very fine dinner. After the meal was over there was dancing until 10:30 PM. Thanks are also due the fol­ lowing people and .organizations for their help in making this holiday festivity a success: The Social Club, McDermottSj BoPeeps, VFW, Metaxas, South Atlantic SS Company and Southem Marine Supply. Those who were present will certainly remember the good time they had for a long while to come. A few of our Brothers are in the local Marine Hospital at this writing. They are J. J. Carda, suffering from a broken leg, L. A. Brown and L. Rinechuck. turning in jobs in ample time to secure a replacement before the ships saiL, shorthanded. Anyone who takes a job, and then finds it is impossible-to sail it, must notify the Hall in ample time to secure a replacement or face charges before the member­ ship. Start the new year off right by registering and voting in the City, County, and State elec­ tions. For information on get­ ting registered, contact any of the officials in the Branch and they will be glad to give you the score. It is your duty to the organi­ zation to register and vote in all elections, to help elect the friends of labor and defeat those who are unfriendly. The Mobile Branch wants to extend its best wishes to the Seafarei's International Union and their friends, for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. There a Bulletin, mailed a week after the Alawai sailed, will be waiting. After the next port, Yokohama, the ship hits Keelung," where a Bulletin will be waiting. The ship will take a quick bounce to Manila and when it returns to Japan an­ other Bulletin will be in the mailbag. She'll then swing homeward for stops in Honolulu—another Bulletin—and then to the Pan­ ama Canal, possibly another Bulletin, then home for a pay­ off on the Atlantic Coast. Quite effective in making barren terri­ tory for a rumor to gain nutri­ tion. The story of the Alawai can be multiplied by the number of ships under contract. At almost evex-y port touched the crew is given the news of the Union in capsule form. And if the Union takes action on a matter of un­ usual impoi'tance, the member­ ship on the ships is made aware through a special mailing, as in the case of the Hawaiian Strike and the chai'tei-ing of the Bro­ therhood of Marine Engineers bv the SIU. THE SET-UP The base of operations for the Bulletin is, of coui-se, .the SIU Headquarters at 51 Beaver Street in New York, where, on a 6th floor wall, a Sched - U - Gr-aph contains the names of everj'' company and ship under conti-act to the A&G Disti-ict. Each ship has a line of its own, a transparent tipped flap. On a card beai'ing the ship's name'is a description of the vessel and where it operates in the world. Next to the name is a per­ forated marker which lists the ship's itinerary, if on 'a regular run, with the next port of call showing through the transparent tab. (Tramp ships have only the next port of call given.) A plas­ tic signal tells when the ship is scheduled to leave the port. At the right side of the graph, signals tell whether the vessel is "company-owned or chartered, on a regular run or ti-amping. A black and white striped signal identifies an idle ship. Every day the signals are changed to correspond with the movement of the ships and the change in operating status of the various company fleets. The positions and expected movements of the ships are se­ cured from various marine sour­ ces and transcribed to the charts. For a mailing, the chart is con­ sulted for the anticipated move­ ment of the vessel and its dis- . tance from Headquarters. *• A port is then selected for each ship. The primary aim is to reach a ship as soon as possible, and still not figure the time so closely that the mail may miss the ship. Early in the week of a mail­ ing, the charts are checked and rechecked; each ship marked down for a particular port. Some­ times it is impossible to assign a port to a ship, in which case the Bulletin is sent to the com­ pany office to go out with the first cx-ew mail. GOES TO PRESS After the port is selected off the graph, the company's list of agents is consulted for an ad­ dress. The envelopes are then addressed and stamped. Later in the week, the edi­ torial board of the Union decides what items are to be given the highly valuable Bulletin space. Almost invariably the set-up parallels that of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Once decided, the Bulletin is written, edited and laid out in the Union offices. A sensitized multilith plate is made and the final product run off on the SIU multilith machine. To keep the air-mail cost down, the news is run off on tissue thin sheets. The entire operation costs the Union but a small fraction of a similar print-; ing job. The entrance of the Bulletin into the field along with the SEAFARERS LOG and the edu­ cational meetings makes com­ plete the SlU's news-dissiminating set-up. With almost evex-y ship re­ ceiving the Bulletin regulax-ly, the member who doesn't know what is going on in the Union should be a rax-e bird. It's like one ship's delegate said in his comments on the Bulletin: "If a member is uninformed now, it's his own fault." DISCUSS BOSTON'S MARITIME PROBLEMS Little To Report From •Pbiladoliriiia By JIMMY SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — There, is little to report from Philadejlphia. Shipping has slowed down quite a bit here, from what it had been, but those ships that did hit this port have been pretty clean. We had the. Southstar in here, and had to replace a couple of men who missed the ship in Albany, New York. The stoiY doesn't end her^ however, as those lads will find out. Otherwise, things have been running smoothly, and there are a lot of new faces here. That means that many of the old on^s have gone, and that's what we like to see here—a turnover on the beach. Well, here's hoping that all Of you had a very Merry Christmas and the best wishes for a Happy New Year. The Senate subcommittee studying the needs of the American shipping industry held con­ ferences in the Port of Boston recently at which AFL maritime unions were represented. In photo above, left to right, ve Daniel Donovan, iLA vice-president; Capt. John Diehl. MM&P; Douglas Hartman, agent for iiie Senate subcommittee; Capt. Waller Costello. MM&P Boston Port Agent, and Ben Lawson, SIU Boston Port Agent.—Photo Courtesy of Christian Science Monitor �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Unanimously Passed Trotskyites Are - Below is printed the complete text of the recently passed resolution which brands the Stalinist communists and the Trotskyite com­ munists as "dual and hostile" and "enemies of our Union." This resolution was voted on by the mem­ bership of the Atlantic and Gulf Branches at regular shoreside meetings and by the crews on every ship at^ sea. THUS FAR, THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE VOTE RECORDED AGAINST THE RESOLUTION, which gives one a clear picture of what the SIU member­ ship thinks of these union-busters. Comments on the resolution from the ship­ board meetings will be carried in future issues of the LOG. WHEREAS, the Seafarers International Un­ ion since its creation in 1938 has consistently fought for the advancement of its members' shipboard and general economic betterment, having battled for and won increases in wages from an average of $72.50 per month to the present high scale, and during the same period shortened the hours of work, made better the food and foc'sle conditions; and WHEREAS, in the process of raising the living standards of seamen the SIU has suc­ cessfully fought our traditional and open ene­ mies, the shipowners, both across the conference tables and on the picketlines; and WHEREAS, at the same time the SIU has also fought enemies not so obvious as the ship­ owners, such enemies being the Communist Party and splinter groups originating from the Party; and WHEREAS, members of these political splin­ ter groups are more difficult to recognize as plotters against our Union and all it stands for, inasmuch as some of them hold Union books and through activities in the Union subtly at­ tempt to present themselves as good and active union men; and WHEREAS, the actions of these disruptors, aimed at trying to cause seamen to believe them to be good union men, are in reality a mas­ querade, a cover-up, for the group's real aims, aims which call for using the trade union movement for their own ends, these to be achieved through communist tactics explained by Lenin and quoted by Trotsky on page 30 ^ of his book, "Their Morals and Ours," which states: "It is necessary to be able ... to resort to all sorts of devices, maneuvers and illegal methods, to evasion and subterfuge in order to penetrate into the trade unions, to remain in them, and to carry on commuftist work in them at all costs;" and Friday, December 30. 1949 LOG Of Our Union' Conrniunications have already been received from the following vessels, re­ porting their action on the resolution which condemns the Trotskyite communists and the Stalinist communists as enemies of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District. Although the majority of the arews have not yet reported — their votes should be in within the next week — not one dissenting vote has yet been cast against it. This has been, it is obvious, one of the most popular moves taken by the Union. The crews aboard the following ships have all unanimously passed the reso­ lution condemning the Trotskyites: SS Seatrain New Orleans SS Alcoa Cavalier SS Greeley Victory SS Chicasaw SS Steel Flyer SS Robin Gray SS Wild Ranger SS Puerto Rico SS Steel Voyager SS Black Eagle SS Rosario SS Ann Marie SS Del Sol A SS Seatrain New York SS Seatrain Texas SS Antinous i SS Steel Surveyor SS Bessemer Victory SS Andrew Jackson SS Canton Victory SS Mae SS Alcoa Partner SS Steel Seafarer SS Del Sud SS Alcoa Planter SS Alcoa Corsair SS -Fairland SS Southstar SS Atiniston City SS Del Valle SS Alcoa Roamer SS Iberville SS Morning Light SS Golden City SS Kyska SS Yaka SS Kenyon Victory SS Southwind SS Alcoa Pilgrim SS Del Viento SS Angelina we go on record here to deal with the sup-r porters of these union-busting groups individ­ ually and collectively as enemies of our Union as well as enemies of all American seamen, and that any member of the SIU who is a mem­ ber of, contributes to or as a fellow traveler THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the knowingly follows the policies of any of the Communist Party (Stalinists) and all so-called above organizations, be declared an enemy of splinter parties of the CP, such as the Socialist' the SIU and be made to stand charges, and if Workers Party (Trotskyites) be declared dual found guilty be expelled from the Union for and hostile to the best interests of the SIU; and aiding and abetting enemies of this Union; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in , BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy view of their disruptive record on the water­ front within the NMU and other unions and of this resolution be put aboard every SIUtheir blind following of the anti-trade union contracted ship and be given full publicity theory advocated by Lenin and Trotsky that throughout our Union. by these union busters it can be seen that they have no concern for the. welfare of our Union nor loyalty to our membership, but instead would—if they could—destroy our Union and all it has gained for the membership; WHEREAS, among the groups endorsing and supporting the boring-from-within policy of Lenin and Trotsky described above is the Socialist Workers Party, better known as the Trotskyites; and WHEREAS, this splinter faction, because of its failure to make any extensive headway in dhe SIU, is at the present time following the cwnmunist philosophy of either rule or ruin by maihng its odorous newspaper to SIU ships as well as distributing anti-SIU handbills, which bear the libelous signature^ "SIU Committee," the purpose being to first confuse our members by the use of the SIU's name and then dis­ rupt, divide and take over either some part or ail of our Union; and • WHEl^AS, from their own official records quoted here and actions presently being taken . Th® resolution branding, Trotskyites and other commie splinter groups as dual and hostile to the SIU originated in the port of New York at the regular membership meeting on December 7. In ab^ve photo, part of the meeting is shown as the mMttbars indicated their desire to acc^t the resolution by unanimotis vote. Not a note of dissent was beards, as speakers took the Ooor in support of the resolution and urged a firm stand agaiast the communist fackons seeking to divide and disrupt the .SIU. , �Page Five TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 30, 1949 Trotskyites Raise Cry Of 'Sill Goonism' To Hide Own Reign Of Terror in Seattie read what the Tretskyites had to say, on Dec. 19, aheut the "geonkm" ef SlU effkkds, after the immh&ship had mmked them as en&aies of the Uakm ?O0t-3ttWlt9etli:frFri.. Dec.23, 1949 Sailors * Official Beaten, Badly Hurt And then read what the Trobkyfte-Alahoney gang did to an SUP effkial on Dec. 22, three days later TMg MmTAHT IHONDAY. I>ECEMBER 19^ 1940 SWP Threatened With Violence By SlU OHicials Six Assailants Recognized By Robert G. Gummings Severely beaten by six as» sailants, an official o£ the Sailors Union of the Pacific was in a critical condition in Columbus Hospital Thursday,, suffering from a possible; skull fracture. He is John Fox, 43, 9501% 21sfe Ave. N. W., dispatcher for the Se* attle branch of the American Fed* eration of Labor affiliate. The beating was the most se» vere in a series of outbursts of violence which have kept the Sc» attle branch in tifrmoil since last July. Fox was so badly beaten that hospital attendants would not per* mit police detectives to talk with' him Thursday afternoon. The'waterfront was tense mean­ while, awaiting the next move, as threats of reprisals were freely bandied about by friends of Fox^ ALL RECOGmZED— Fox told The Post-Intelligencer he identified all of his assailants. All, he said, were supporters of former members who had been expelled by the union during the course of the current rift. One of them tried to pick an NEW YORK — Paul Hall, secretary-treasilror of the argument with him in a tavern, Seafarers International Union, has responded to The MiK^ but Fox tried to dissuade hinu tant's exposure of his gangster-ridden regime in the SIU he said. Finally, after constant urging, he stepped outside. by gangster threats against the' They went tO' a parking lot Socialist Workers Party. Phone ~ outside the union hall at 1st Ave. . talis by Hall's agents, and one. and Clay St. suspected to have been by Hall At first. Fox s'aid, he tried ta himself, have been made threaten­ It would seem that' when hold his would-be assailant ofi^ ing rs}ids and physical violence but after the latter "gave him on the SWP. These calls followed the Trotskyites are weak in the boot," he "dropped him." a meeting of the New York numbers they yell, "democ­ A friend of the assailant then brandh of the SlU where a lynch racy" (that is, the right to UNION ASSAULT VICTIM-^—Cuts over eye, swollen nose and mouth took up the melee with Foj^ atmosphefe against Trotskyism disrupt and wreck). But when give mute evidence of the beating John Fox, Sailors' Union dispatcher, and four men came out of an­ was worked up by the qfhcials (as in Seattle) they have other nearby tavern. One trip­ received from six assailants in union internal rift. and a motion ^as jamnied through numbers and the cops on ped Fox. Then ^ all of them (Post-IntelUsencer Photo by Dick Cameron.) declaring the SWP "dual and their side, well— "put the boots" to him, while hostile" tg the SIU. he was down, he said. These threats are typical of Bob Dombroff, Seattle agent the way the SIU ofhcialdom of the union, who recently was practices "democracy" inside and threatened at gunpoint inside the outside their union. Out of a clear union hall, was vehement over The membership has spoken most decisively A&G District began acting up, and began to blue sky, the SIU membership this latest development. promote friction within the organization, the was presented with a six-page on the question of the Trotskyites. Unani­ tirade against Trotskyism in the mously, thus far, they have gone on record Seafarers took the only action they could to 6 WITISESSES— protect themselves and their Union — they Nov. 4 Seafarer's Log, The fol­ He said there were six wit­ lowing issue of the union paper to declare them "dual and hostile" to the SIU -branded them enemies of the Seafarers. nesses to the assault and addeds continued with some drivel alraut and "enemies of the Union." In addition to their disruptive tactics, the "I have repeatedly reported :Tt'otsky and Kronstadt and acts of lioience and threats of There had been a long series of anti-Union Trotskyites are not above using goon squads Viciously lumped together the acts on the part of Trotskyites before the mem­ to terrorize the membership, as the above violence to the Seattle police. TTrotskyists and the fascists. But bership. acted—notably their war against our clipping proves. "If the police force won't no sooner had The Militant picked affiliate, the Sailors Union, in the Port of preserve law and order, it will We are also told that this is not the first up these attacks, exposing •the. Seattle. The membership saw how these would- incident of its kind, that other members of become my duty to protect our reasons behind then;, than the members as I see fit.'' the SUP have been ganged up on. The vb e a t i n g occurred. early SIU ofhcials left the plane of be revolutionists acted in other unions—^par­ We wonder how long they expect to get Wednesday evening" but Fox did "discussion" and went over to ticularly in the NMU—combining with the not report it,to police.and went methods they feel more at home Stalinist variety of communists in desperate away with this in Seattle; how long a few crackpots, and their strongarm cohorts, expect to theJiospital Thursday, only at with — threats, violence and' rule-or-ruin tactics to capture control. The membership read, too, what the "frot- to be able to intimidate the entire member­ the urging of friends, after. Jt« police methods. !had shown up for work, at th» skyites had to say about their attitude toward ship of the SUP. pED HERRING limion hall as usual. We also wonder if they have any idea of unions, and in their own words, saw them This sequence of events proves admit that all they wanted to do is to control starting the same thing on the Atlantic and to the hilt that the attack on all unions for their political purposes, using Gulf Coasts. We are not, as the record shows, Trotskyism was nothing but a whatever means they could: "devices, maneu­ partial to them, by any means. But we'd like "red herring" drawn across the, vers, illegal methods." . ' to give them some friendly advice. Don't try it. So when the few pitiful Trotskyites in the \* Just A Thought A wofd Of Advice To The Trotskyites .M �I»age Six THE SEAFARERS LOG SouthwindMen Jump IntoVacationDebate, Urge Six-Month Limit On Shipboard Stays Friday. December 30. 1949 OF SEATRAIN CRASH The current Union-wide debate on compulsory vacations tpok another turn this week, when crewmembers of the SS Southwind announced that they favored a rule limiting stays aboard one ship to six months. The Southwind plan, set forth in a resolution signed by the 23 crewmen, also recommended re­ negotiation of the contract clause to give men with six months service on a single vessel a oneweek vacation with pay, instead of two weeks at the end of one year, as agreements now provide. According to the. Southwind resolution, the six-month limita­ tion "would insure a much greater job turnover, thus allow­ ing more and more members to ship, and give economic rights to all..." With damaged piping and bulwark at its side, crimped The text of the Southwind Seatrain Texas freight car rests on the ship's deck, having resolution follows: been knocked from its cradle by* the force of a collision with , "Whereas: Due to the fact that the SS Exefors in New York harbor on December 16. Photo many of omr contracted compan­ by Seafarer Glenn Vinson. ies are now operating fewer ships and the chances of organizing the unorganized has reached a standstill; and "Whereas: Our membership has decreased and the available jobs now are at an all-time low, Eddie Brett. Ship's Delegate, signs resolution aboard we propose that the membership Southwind at sea. as Tony Michaleski. Wiper, smiles approv.^ go on record to remedy this sit­ A twilight collision in New York harbor on Deceny • ingly. Looking on is Julio Colon. Messman. Photo by "Mac" uation; and McAuley. ber 16 put the Gulf-bound Seatrain Texas back in port. "Whereas: There is little ship and give economic rights in the event the membership for midship repairs and the American Export freighter chance of our membership de­ to all; therefore votes this resolution into effect, Exefors in drydock with her* — — creasing in the foreseeable fu­ "Be It Resolved: That this re­ that officials meet with all con­ bow stove in. Crewnfen rushed from the messture, we propose that time solution be voted on for two con­ tracted companies and negotiate room onto the deck to lifeboat aboard aU SIU contracted vessels secutive shoreside meetings, and No one was injured on either stations but a quick examina­ a- new contract clause, allowing be limited to six months; and if passed, Secretary-Treasurer those men who stay on a ship ship. The accident gave many of tion showed that the ship was "Whereas: This would insure prepare a referendum ballot for a full six-month period, one the Texas crewmen whose homes in ho danger of flooding or are in the New York area an catching fire. Damage was con­ a much greater job turnover, with a 60-day voting period; and week's vacation with pay." thus allowing more members to "Be It Finally Resolved: That Several motions recommend­ unexpected opportunity to spend fined to the ship's side-plates and ing compulsory vacations after Christmas at home. a freight car lashed on deck. one year's service aboard a ship The force of the collision also INTERRUPTS CHOW to those, entitled to two weeks twisted a deck cradle, the bul­ vacation have/been carried at The crash occurred at 5:30 wark and piping. shoreside meetings. The mem­ i'M, during dinner hour, as the The more severely damaged bership, however, is on record Seatrain Texas was making her Exefors sustained a bashed in by "SALTY DICK' in favor of a union-wide discus­ way through, the narrows off bow and a flooded hold. Exactly sion of the question before any Staten Island on her regular run how the crash occurred wasn't definite action is taken. to New Orleans and Texas City. immediately known and the re­ Duke (Red) Hall has left the The fellow you see walking sults of an examination by the Clipper, and has been replaced down the street with a slight Coast Guard have not been an­ by Fred Diekow. . . T. E. Dick­ limp and entering the penny nounced pending completion of ens and J. P. Shuler are in arcade is Felix Caillovet. He had hearings. town. Dickens asked me who trouble with his knee but the was the uglier. How do I know, doctor took care of it. . . "Dag­ TAKES CRASH PIX I said. . . A certain Captain ger" wants the membership to Glenn. "Vinson, crewmember of is making it tough for himself know "Fat Boy" Hill has finally The" mother, of Walter E.- Rob­ by telling passengers the wait­ retired from the sea and vsdll erts, 23-year-old Seafarer who the Texas who made snapshots of the crash damage, held the ers are well paid and not to tip never return to the salt water. was lost at sea in the storm that them. . . Ernest Eklund, Cook, Rubin (Born to Lose) Barrett buffeted ;^e SS Calmar in the view ^that the Texas' troubles recently left a Marine Hospital lost his car and belongings re­ Columbia River mouth en route might have been greater but the and plans to ship out soon. bulk of the crash was absorbed cently, yet you'll always see him to Seattle last month, thanked by a pipe-laden freight car on The Mississippi Shipping Com­ smiling. A member of our Union his shipmates tjjis week for the deck. is often broke, but he'll be wearpany celebrated its 30th anniversary recently. A couple of ing his $37.50 alligator shoes. I floral wreath and contribution Describing the crash, Vinson parties were held aboeird the hear that when he goes to bed, sent in his memory. stated that the crew was startled Del Sud in New Orleans emd he puts these shoes under his and shaken up by the sudden­ company officials congratulated pillow. . . Kenny Miller is stiU Mrs. I^berts* sentiments were ness of the accident, but almost the crew for their fine job. . sailing out of the Gulf, but is conveyed to the * LOG by her as one they grabbed their life "Big Tex" is driving his Ford aiming to go back home soon. son Francis, also a member of jackets and rushed to. the main after a recent operation and is "Big John" Zavadil wants the SIU. Francis was aboard the deck, where they saw the Exe­ everyone to know he was in­ Afoundria in Honolulu when in­ ready to sail. fors with her bow stuck into the I'm asking Santa Claus to nocent in the Santos incident. formed of his brother's death.' Texas' midships. bring me a package containing Someone else was caught by the He paid off the Waterman ship "1 took time to look at the compulsory vacations. And a Brazilian customs men and the and flew home to Somerville, WALTER E. ROBERTS Mass., to be with his folks. other ship," "Vinson stated. "Her culprit gave Zavadil's name. happy holiday season and New bow had a rip in it from the Zavadil, chef on the Del Mar "Walter, who was washed over­ port in the South Pacific' during Year to all the membership. . . anchor down. As for her crew, recently was married in Montev­ board in the storm that also the war, Ralph Domonici has retired from all 1 could see were boat covers the sea for a short while. He's ideo. . . Toney Pisano, the Cas­ took the life of First Mate Clar­ A graduate of Somerville Jun­ and oars flying in all directions." driving a truck with "Dad's anova of Bourbon Street, is back ence Hutton, joined the SIU in ior High School, Walter resided Cookies" on it. His son,^ Ralph in New Orleans and spends most early 1947, after having been with ^ his mother at 3 Eliot St., Repairs to the Texas were Jr. is working in a brewery and of his evenings at the Catholic discharged from the Navy. He in Somerville. Three sisters and completed on December 28. The Maritime club on Camp Street. served on a Navy attack trans- two other Brothers also survive. ship resumes her run today. liking it. Seatrain Texas, Freighter Crash In New York Harbor Voice Of DL Sea Mother Of Late Seafarer Thanks Crew For Tribute �Friday, December 30, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pago Seven Pigested Minutes Of SI0 Ship Meetings MARYMAR. Oct. 23 — John and Welfare it was recommend­ ed that everyone eligible vote Schwabland, Chairman; Guy in current Union elections. Walter, Secretary. Ship's dele­ gate read letter received from XXX EDITH, Nov. 18—Vincent GenSeattle Agent on Wiper who co. Chairman; Pittman. Secre­ ipaid off in Tacoma. No beefs in tary. Steward claimed; tliat he Deck and Stewards Departments; has right to equal overtime. eight hours of disputed over­ Three department delegates in­ time in Engine Department. Mo­ spected meat boxes and passed tion carried to turn all disputed on their cleanliness. There were overtime over to Patrolman at no signs of overtime work hav­ payoff. Ship's Delegate said he ing been done in the meat box would be glad to answer. any as the Chief Cook claimed. As questions concerning Union and to dii-ty galley, there are heel after brief discussion, motion marks where the Cooks put carried to, go, into Good and change books in ship's library. their feet and they are supposed Welfare. Discussions on condi­ Vote of thanks given Stewards to clean that themselves. Mo­ tion of shower heads in Deck. Suggested that sardine cans be Department for excellent food tions carried: to have Steward and service throughout the tiup. Department Patrolman come used to feed. aboard t'l settle the beef: to have 4. 4. CAROLYN. Nov. 5—C. Gann, FRANCES. Nov. 13—Bill Jan- all thrci delegates and Patrol­ YOUR PICTURE IN YOUR MBMBERChairman; D. McCracken, Secre­ ish. Chairman; Luis -Ramirez. man check the stores. Vote of SHIP BOOK, SO THAT IT CANNOT BE tary. Delegates reported that no Secretary. Motion by Carr. sec­ thanks*given to the Cooks. 4.- 4. X beefs existed in any of the de-. onded by Olson carried that re­ MISUSED INCASE YOU LOSE IT. BRING moving gangway ladder before DEL RIO. Nov. 19—Sidney partments. Each delegate is to IT DOWM TO THE SlYTH FLOOR AT H£ADtake care of repairs in his de­ the sailing time posted on-bul­ Turner. Chairman; Leonard Crad» QUARTERS AND A PATROLMAN WILL letin board should be stopped. dock. Secretary. Minutes of last partment, with repair lists to be SUPERIMPOSE THE UNION SEAL, AS Chairman will refer matter to, meeting read and accepted. Del­ posted. If permissible, crew AN ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARD. • Patrolman. Engine Delegate Ram­ egates reported everything okay, would like Steward to go as irez suggested that men wishing with only Engine department Chief Cook on next trip, as he to make noise should confine having three hours disputed overis doing Chief Cook's work any­ themselves to their own quar­ way. Steward would like to ship ters where they cannot disturb tirne. Discussion on fans for as Chief Cook himself. One min­ i-est of crew. Discussion on beef crew mess, with suggestion that ute of silence in memory of de­ concerning Steward's cleanliness they be put on repair list. Vote of thanks given permit men for parted Union Brothers. and supervision of the galley. good work done on this trip. 4> 4. t LOYOLA VICTORY. Nov. 13— by Hank J. Kase. Chairman; Curley Welch. Secretary. Ship's delegate report­ Full of that happy-to-be-back-before-Christmas-holiday-spirit ed that beefs had been settled "Bing" Miller and Bob Thorhmen sailed in wishing the best to all. to crew's satisfaction on West XXX We're kinda sure Bob and Bing were still steering a straight course 4. 4 4. Coast. Each delegate to get a STEEL SEAFARER, Nov. 20— BESSEMER^ VICTORY. Nov. draw list and repair list. Brother back for another trip to those swell ports they hit. Next time, 13—F. Starkey, Chairman; L. R. Welch pointed out reasons why Charles Burns, Chairman: J. though, we're gonna ask them what ports? ... Two Seafarers from Waller, Secretary." No beefs to we should be vigilant in pre­ White. Secretary. Department Reading, Pennsylvania, were in town. John "Brush" Buzalewski report, according to Ship's and serving Union gains. Discussion Delegates reported. On point of and Bob Kreml. The nickname "Brush" means John's mustache the Department delegates. Mo­ on transportation. Electrician information member asked and we're also sure we've spelled Bob's last name correctly, too tion (by John Duffy) carried or­ agi-eed to repair radio in mess- whether one department may ... Brother James Helms is still building himself a home out in dering resolution to be drawn room. F. E. Gardner, Steward, hold a meeting to take action Queens, Long Island, and being that he's also in the business of up and sent to Headquarters has promised to give Brothers against member of that depart­ roof sidings and repaiis he said he could use one or two skilled ment. Chairman ruled that this recommending that a member a big. Thanksgiving dinner. was possible. Motion carried to guys- on the beach who are having it rough... Swift recovery to who stays aboard a ship for one Duke O'Connor, turning to for some weeks of convalescence out in have all crewmembers chip in year and is entitled to vacation Staten Island. By the way, Duke has a mustache. (Hardly anyone at end of voyage to purchase pay is to get off and take this comes into New York with a beard. Could be too many guys read spare parts, or trade in, wash­ pay. The motion carried after that recent book telling all about what different beards mean.). ing machine. Delegates are to much discussion. Brother Charles 4. 4X collect money. All hands caution­ i,ee spoke on the procedure for Back from Antwerp this week was the SS Black Eagle. ed to take good look at sailing introducing a resolution and its Fred Kleiber. who sure goes for Western records, is one of the board before going ashore and subsequent handling. Member­ crew-members^ who has been volvmtarily helping address or to live vip to agreement by re­ i X ship was reminded to return all mail envelopes and other things for many weeks. Also aboard STEEL DESIGNER, Nov. 13— porting back one hour before cups to the pantry. Suggested is Pete Gvozdich, Deck Delegate, who told us that his ship- M. Beck, Chairman; B. Schmilz, scheduled sailing. that Patrolmen do business in mates, Les Ames and Whitey Tesko were on the hot-PersianSecretary. Motion by Keane, sec­ XXX. the recreation room, rather than Gulf run with the Steel Artisan. Hey. Pete, another shipmate. onded by Nugent that petition MAIDEN CREEK. Nov. 24— messhall during meal times. Pete Karas. was asking for you recently here in New York... be drawn up to obtain wages Charles Wells, Chairman; M. C. Either up in Massachusetts for the holiday stretch or but on a * t- tfor Wiper Bumalay from Man- Kleiber. Secretary. No beefs re­ trip is / Richard Maley—a fair guy with a typewriter. THOMAS CRESAP, Nov. iila to New York, as he had been ported in any of the depart­ Charlie Norris, Chairman; K. M. in Manila on previous trip ments. Suggested that unsatis­ XXX Nesheim, Secretary. Agreed that Q£ vessel and is now returning factory medical treatment aboard Happy New Year to oldtimer Earl Spear up in Portland, Maine cold drinks will be served twice workaway and is be called to Patrolman's atten­ ... The same best wishes to all the crew and Donald Fisher of a day while ship is in the trop- j.gqnij,g^ gggj^ tion. Motion carried to have all Ohio and Richard Ransome of California aboard the Steel Navigar ics. Motion carried instructing game as other Wipers. Steward water tanks cleaned, scraped and tor recently hitting Colombo, Ceylon. Ceylon, fellas, Ceylon... Delegates to see Old Man about Syzmanski explained that Bum­ cemented. First-aid kit needed Charlie Davis, oldtimer and Texan, didn't come a-visiting with sougeeing the foc'sles. Motion alay had been left at Cebu be­ for engine room and galley. Dup­ any true long-spun yarn about how big Texas is or carrying his carried that Skipper issue item­ cause no sailing board was post­ licates of repair list are to be famous sea-going shipmate of a rabbit as he did several years ized list of all wages at payoff. ed until 5:30 Simday night and placed in messhall to insui-e ago. Charlie drawled in with another swell Seafarer, Bill Gray, Suggested that crew keep mess- ship sailed early Monday. Man action. who in his salad days, as we like to express it, corresponded inter­ room cleaner at night. One min­ is day worker and left ship Sun­ nationally with people in the architectural business. Charlie and ute of silence in memory of de­ day to go to his home in Cebu, Bill spun us the news about how everybody, from topside to parted Union Brothers. below, were making a happy ship out of the Seatrain New Jersey with intentions of returning to —and that they had a Christmas tree, all the trimmings and cigars work Monday morning. Chau-to enjoy. They also had special praise for Chief Cook A. Sistrunk man Beck spoke on proper con­ XXX who bought in Havana, Cuba, hand-painted menils for all the ROBIN TUXFORD. Nov. IB— duct aboard ship, duties and tables with a picture of the New Jersey on top. They must be J. Connell, Chairman; James Encleanliness of foc'sles. Suggestion by Tilley that all crewmen do­ sor. Secretary. Only one beef— beauties and only cost a buck apiece. nate five dollars for new wash­ regarding feeding of animal— XXX XXX ing machine at first American reported. This a Deck Depart­ Albert Lavoie. one of the many brothers - volunteering to SEATRAIN TEXAS, Nov. 11— ment beef. Motion by Stanley help out whatever there is to do—filling up envelopes, framing port. Harry L. Franklin. Chairman; Evenchuck. seconded by Henry photographs of various beefs we won. etc.—dropped into New-_, , John Messick. Secretary. Harry XXX York happily yakata-yakating about the swell crew and officers Franklin elected Ship's Delegate PENNMAR. Nov. 13 — John Shepeta that more frozen vegaboard the Waterman scow. SS Yaka... Two coffee time toasts and Edward Jones elected Stew­ Marshall. Chairman; Edward Mc- tables be stored inasmuch as to the crew of the SS Puerto Rico! (1) Never having beefs ards Department Delegate. Mo­ Cormick. Secretary. Motion by fresh supplies are not available since her first trip under the SIU flag. (2) Putting out the best tion carried to request Union of­ George, Finklea. seconded by in East African coast ports. Mem­ newspaper afloat, the Advocate. Blackie Colucci proudly stated ficials • to investigate establish­ Fred Donaidson thai? beef on bership was reminded that Union that the only reason the soft-ball team of the Robin Hood ment of certified hospitals on stevedores doing sailors' work literature is prominently display­ ed in PC and crew messhall for in Vancouver should be turned challenges all softball teams to beat is because they're only in all Seatrain ships. Motion car­ use by all hands. Under' Good over to Patrolman for settle­ South African waters. Because of this situation, Blackie no ried to install "square windows" and Welfare, it was suggested ment. Motion by Flaherty, sec­ doubt will immediately expect the soft-ball team of the Robin in-, wheel house to allow Quarter­ that Softball equipment supplied onded by Davis that Steward Hood to concede defeat by proxy—via air mail!... To every masters better view. A proced­ SIU Brother, ashore and afloat, we wish a happy and healthy ure for education meetings is Marshall, Cooks and Messman be by Robin Line be returned to New Year and good will to all the. people in the ports of to be planned and executed. thanked for efficient and cheer­ Mate in good condition for next the world. Louis Swan volunteered to ex- ful service rendered. Under Good crew's pleasure and recreation. fwMYdmsevF CUT zn& RUN �THE S EA,F ARERS Page Eight FHde7' Dteemb«r 30, 1949 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS A NEXT-GENERATION SEAFARER Oldtimer Miffed By Critic. Of Off-Hour Splicing Class To the Editor: I have a beef in the form of a question. I have been going to sea for a long time. On every ship I have been on I have made it a point to teach the younger fellows a little of what I have learned in my 28 years at sea whenever they come to me. I figured this was my duty to my Union Brothers, as long as they are willing to try. As you know the closing days of a trip keep the Deck Gang pretty busy and me being a Deck Maniac, I don't get too much time between eight and five, so here's what happened: BY SPECIAL REQUEST On a Friday at 6 PM, the 12 to 4 OS and the sanitary man, also an OS, came to me /<and asked me to open the "Rum and Coke Splicing Academy." I did and we held a session in the carpentry shop for an hour. The sanitary OS practiced what I had taught him for an hour and a half one night. When we knocked off, I was in the pantry getting coffee and the 12 to 4 OS came to me and said one of the younger ABs told him he ought not to be do­ ing that kind of stuff on account of the union was against that practice as wire splicing is a FACTORY job. When I heard that, it took the heart right out of me. It makes me wonder sometime, what the hell i^ the use? It's true these two kids were unfortunate in having to learn on their own spare time, while I was able to help the others during my regular 8 to 5 working day. My idea is that if everyone helps the other fellow, we will be able to produce more pro­ ficient sailors and in turn be able to demand better contracts. Now my question is this: Have I done wrong in showing these fellows some.of the ropes in my off hoiurs? If I have, I am will­ ing to stand corrected. and take Merry Xinas To All Greetings from members, crews and various organiza­ tions have been received by the SEAFARERS LOG wish­ ing the membership and offi­ cials best wishes for the Holiday Season. Those who extend their best for a Mferry ChristmaO' and Happy New Year are the crew of t^ie SS Ponce DeLeon, Al­ bert F. Mazarelle. Dr. Joel Dasch. Apostleship of the Sea. the crew of the SS Can­ ton Victory, Charles Oppenheimer, James and Johaima Purcell, John Jellette, Luis Ramirez, Mitch Zankick, Henry. Beckmann, George H. Seeberger and Mitch's Top Inn. The, SEAFARERS LOG hopes that all hands enjoyed a good Christmas and ex­ tends its best wishes for a Happy New Year. any consequences, but if I have­ n't I would like to know about it. G. L. (Jerry) Thaxton SS Monroe Victory (Ed.' Note: We think Bro­ ther Thaxton's conscientious efforts to teach younger men some of ^the essentials of good seamanship are commendable. His spirit is the kind that makes for a greater Union ot better'^ seamen. Certainly any sailor worth his salt would want to know how to splice. The LOG would like its read­ ers to submit their comments on the question raised in this letter.) Williams Seeks Buyer For Paint Shop Near Frisco To the Editor: Would you mind me telling the Brothers about a painting business that I am forced to sell because of a note falling due. It is located in a prosperous and growing city of 20,000 people near San Francisco. The shop is the largest of its kind, for which I pay $100 a month rent. It has aU the latest equipment, including a truck, sprayers, mix­ ing machines, etc., enough to handle the biggest jobs in town. ESTABLISHED 1937 This is a going concern, es­ tablished jn 1937 and is managed by the same superintendent who worked for the former owner. I will sell it^for $5,000, half the price it is worth. And I wiU take a note to cover the large stock of paints. Brothers who are interested in this offer can write to me at the address below. Incidentally, I have been a member since 1941 and am paid up to 1951. R. L. Williams Box 7205 Seamen's Unit Rincon Axmex San Francisco, Calif. RAILROAD WORKERS LIKE LOG ARTICLE ON TROTSKYITES To the Editor: I would appreciate a couple of extra copies of the LOG (Nov. 4) containing the article in which you told of a very small part played by the finky Trotskyites. Quite a few men out at the C&O freight car repair shop here just outside of Toledo are inter­ ested in the article and in pass­ ing it around. I think it was a very good ar­ ticle and that' there should be more of them exposing such or­ ganizations for what they really are. Thanks very much. Robert Squire Toledo, Ohio " (Ed. Note: The copies re­ quested are on the way.) Ship's Book Fund Gets $10 Boost From Shipowner To the Editor: We crewed up the SS Mother ML, of the Eagle-Ocean Trans­ port Company, with a 100 per­ cent SIU crew in New Orleans and left that port on November 17. While enroute to Charlestori for our cargo of super-phosphate destined for Fusan, someone sug­ gested that we chip in for some 'reading material. The result of the collection ex­ ceeded our expectations, with each member of the crew and every topside man donating a dollar. The Skipper gave a five spot. The Skipper is Thomas Mazzella, who is well known around SIU halls. Meet three-year-old John Stm Miguel, sturdy son of Mr. While making my rounds to and Mrs. P. San MigueL John accompanied his. Dad, a Deck swell the fund I was stopped man on the SS Puerto Rico, on visit to New York Hall recently by a well-dressed elderly gen­ to extend holiday greetings to all hands. tleman who asked me what I By the way, the LOG welcomes photos of Seafarer's chil­ was doing and who I was. I told dren. How about sending in a pic of your pet. him and he immediately handed me a ten dollar bill with his blessings. He was, I later learn­ ed, Marcus Lyras, president of the company. The total collection amounted to $51, which enabled us to buy a wide variety of take any action against them books and ma'gazfties. To the Editor: On some ships these days we becai^e outside of his occupa­ BREAKS LEG occasionally find a man sailing tional maladjustment, he may During our stopoff in Charles­ as a Cook-or a Baker who is not be a good shipmate. I would, like to offer the sug­ ton we had a bit of bad luck. qualified for those ratings. Dur­ ing the war, there were occa­ gestion that whenever a crew Brother - Jesse J. Cerda fell off sions when ships were ready to decides a man is not qualified the gangway and fractured a sail but were short a Cook or to sail as Cook or Baker,' they leg in two places. He is in Ro- . Baker. Any Messman was hur­ record their reasons for his not per Hospital, Charleston and, due riedly given an endorsement and being qualified and then turn to complications, will be there dispatched to the ship to fill that them over to the boarding Pa­ for some time. All of his friends trolman, who, in turn, should are urged to write. vacancy. Some of these men continued forward them to Headquarters. Aboard the ship every man is There a master record could doing a bang-up job, especially sailing in those ratings, although they know little about the work be kept and when sufficient evi­ old "Cinnamon Roll" Pappy involved, and in some cases, dence has been presented to the Reed, famous for his cream puffs membership, the man who is on Sunday. Pappy's got to watch cared less. We would like • to see some found to'be incompetent should out though, for Chief Cook John form of acticHi taken to correct be compelled to sail in a lower Knowles is giving him some this situation. As a rule, the rating, until such time as he strong competition. Little Johnny Mahoney crewmen who are shipmates with establishes his competency. Ship's Delegate Fred T. Miller such characters are reluctant to Competency Rule For Cooks, Bakers Urged By Seafarer oCog. - To Tlie Perpetual Beefer by Lige But a slug of rum will make him 'think He's boss with all his might. This is the daily sing-song.^ From s<»ne rummy sailing souls. Who always crowd the Stewards gang. From the ramparts to the poles. This He's He's He's No angels, we, the Steward clan. We try to do our work. Along he comes-, this beefing man. This foolish, gabby jerk. beefing boy who ne'er lets up. always like a gnawer. always wanting just "that thing." batty in^the drawer. There's nothing right to hear him teU, The steak is always tough. But when he hits the beach—"oh boyi" Ifs hot dogs in the rough. The Boston Baked are hard as hell. Yet he orders a full house: He stows away the food pell-mell. And calls the Cook a louse. • He never sailed in Ye Good Olde Days. He never ate beef stew. He's used to one-arm doughnut trays. Bui now he'll mew and mew. He's quiet as hell without his drink. Then everything is always right. He sneaks ashore, returns too late. To help his pal get through. But he'll harp like hell about his rate. And about you, and you, and you. ''' Beware this jerk, this beefing bum. He's out to do us harm. To burn within when full of rum. So send him back to Marm. - --U," r- '• V'-' Fardwell you jerk, performer, too. We know your kind from scratch.So bide your time, we say adieu. We've locked the union latch. Some beefs are just—^there is no do While others are so phony. So take a lesson from that tout: Be right, and that's no baloney. mi•'1i4 �.•:«l December 30. 1949 THE SEAFARERS A HEJtDS'UP ISTHMIAN CREW IN INDIA jliPlisiil illpi iiilii lill Expected to arrive in the US shortly, the Steel King crew was still many weeks away from home when photographed in Calcutta. Here at coffee time are—standing. 1. to r.—John Muno, Carl Fransom. Paul Hellehrand and C. Terry. Front row: Charles Armstrong. Marvin Blizzard and John Stanford. The Black Gang hits the deck for a bit of evening air and the usual exchange of hot air. Z.eft to ^right: Van Allst, George Hale, Bertil Svensson and C. Terry. Photos were submitted lo the LOG by. C. Dunn. LOG SIU Favomble Job Ratio Doesn't Warrant Compulsory Vacations, Seafarer Asserts To ihe Editor: The statement made by a Brother in a recent LOG article attributing the presem *une,iiployment in the SIU to home­ steaders is, I believe, very mis­ leading and should be refuted in order that a responsible and sober segment of our member­ ship, even in the minority, should not be unjustly blamed for some­ thing' that does not even exist —unemployment among the book members of the SIU. Even if it exists, that state­ ment is misleading, because it implies that there are over three million unemployed Americans because factory workers, farmers and other wage and salaiy earn­ ers are staying on their jobs af­ ter a year's en\ployment and not quitting, as is being proposed Occupying what must be the favorite hang­ out for the Steel Kingers, a quintet of Sea­ farers face the camera apd bare their teeth. Left to right, the men are: Y. Talberg, Leo Dwyer. Paul Hellebrand. C. Terry and Gordon Anderson (seated). Brother Labels Charge That Homesteaders Can't Be Good Union Members As 'Nonsense' To the Editor: . I wasn't going to take either side of the compalsory vacation issue, but I feel I must answer my old shipmate. Brother (Salty Dick) Martinez' article on this subject. Page Nine but that the SlO has a job for every bookman. We all know that the only reason a bookman able to ship happens to be on the beach is because he either doesn't want to ship or because he is pretty fussy as to which DISAGREEMENT ship, where it's going, who he If this is so, and I believe it can ship with, and how much is, the beach can't be getting too overtime he can make, keeps crowded, that is. Brothers, if him there. you really want to ship. I also NO REASON FOR RULE disagree with the Brother's state­ ment that "the SIU has a policy As long as the SIU has a job that says, a job for every book­ for every bookman, there is no man." reason why any member should says "shipping has slowed down and the beach is pretty crowd­ ed." Then a little further on he admits "any bookman knows he can ship out between two and four weeks." Brother Martinez writes very well as a rule but in this par­ ticular article he does not give juiy concrete reason why the compulsory vacation rule should ^ adopted by our membership, jn fact, the Brother contradicts ibis argument for it. The ti-uth is not that the SIU covet or try to deprive another . In one paragraph Martinez says a job for every bookman. memb^ of his job, w^hether he has had that job a month, a year, five years. Providing, that is, that the Brother has been and is living up to his Union agreement, constitution and by­ laws. by many labor economists in the One aspect that we should consider is, what effect will the SIU. The membership should find policy or rule of making one a better solution than depriving give up his job after a year have any one of our members of his on our organizing efforts. (The fundamental and constitutional present shipping rule v/hich aprights to work as long as he plies to men taking vacations wishes if the current unemploy- amounts to this; giving up his ment in our Union is to be al- job.) Will crew members of unleviated. By forcing one to be organized ships, especially those unemployed so another could be who have long service with the employed does not solve the company welcome this system? I believe not. problem in the least. HAVE TRADITION ALTERNATIVES , During the last war, when the To ease the unemployment in very existence of our country our Union which exists mostly was at stake, our Union clung among the permitmen, I believe strongly to our traditional policy the following suggestions would in not approving many proposed be of great help: rules which would force them 1. Intensify our drive in or­ to take any job against their ganizing the unorganized com­ will." We should continue that panies. policy and disappiove any rule 2. Make an all-out demand for that would force anyone to take a welfare fund which of course or quit any job against his own will include the permitmen. Inwish, provided he abides by all 'lensify our campaign to liberal­ Union rules and contracts. ize the present unemployment A man knows, more than any­ insurance systems of several one else, his own or his families States so that unemployed sea­ needs, and when he can afford men may obtain unemployment to be out of a job without plac­ benefits with little restrictions ing his dependents in dire need. and red tape. It is not evei-y member who has , 3. Clamp tighter on the is­ a large family that can, after a suance of Union books. Absol­ year's employment, save enough utely no book should be issued" to tide him over while he waits except to men who are aboard indefinitely for another job. His an unorganized ship who had rating aboard and the run his been fired for his union efforts ship is making will determine to at organizing and those who are a large measure his take home aboard at the time of the elec­ pay and his saving. tion when the SIU won. NO JOB PROBLEM 4. Modify the present vacation Is the unemployment among rule in our Shipping Rules-where the SIU book merpbers so ser­ a man taking his vacation may ious or alarming that we should return to his ship after a vaca­ even consider a i-adical change tion. This will give it the real in our traditional policy? The meaning of VACATION. I know answer is NO. According to the of several men who would take "State of the Union Report" of their vacations yearly if they 1949, we have 10,523 book mem­ could go back to the same ship bers. Total jobs available on after their sj'acation instead of contracted ships are 10,021. This going to the bottom.of the ship­ leaves only 502 book members ping list. unemployed at any given time Let us preserve our tradition. if all the jobs available are fill­ Let us maintain our policy. Let ed by book members. The number is so small and- every member keep his right of inadequate' to provide the nor­ choo.sing to stay or quit a ship mal replacements that we have at his own convenience, provid­ to take in and maintain over ed his presence aboard a ship 4,000 permitmen. The presence is satisfactory to the Union and of permitmen on practically evep' the company. Let us keep un­ contracted ship proves this con­ changed our Union's excellent tention and supports our official record and prestige in the realm claim that we have a job for of trade unionism. Joseph Blake practically every book member Philadelphia. Pa. of our Union. IT MAKES A NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT Citrus Packer Got Off Easy In Mine-Loaded Tokyo Bay To the Editor: In reference to an article in the LOG and shipboard news pulletin concerning war bonuses and mines, I would like to tell you of an incident that occured on this ship, the Citrus Packer. As you know, we were washed abound in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 1, 1949. • During the , .same typhoon, three mines were washed ashore, within a radius of 800 yards from our ship. The Army sent men to. explode .these, mines and we - watched the operation, so .we. know they , were not duds. If these mines were found in this manner, how can we be sure that there aren't more?' It was just a miracle that one of them did not hit our ship dur­ ing the storm. We will never know how close they came, but I know that , many a prayer was said after we saw them. And the crew realized how lucky we were that we Trusses these mines during the storm. It certainly looks as though there is still plenty of argument to support payment of war bonr uses. R. E. WhiKT Ship's Delegate The old cry that homesteading causes a man to become a poor Union man and, a company stiff is a lot of nonsense. You are either a good Union man or not —no job or coridition changes you. Therefore, Brothei-s, when the resolution is voted on, I shall vote no, and I hope the majority of our membership does likewiset'^ I agree wholeheartedly with Brother Joe Buckley that a four^watch system would be much more constructive and would insure the job security to which every member is entitled. . Drank Bose M. D. Faircloth (rightj shows Brother R. (Salty Dick) Martinez an ash tray made from an elephant's foot. Faircloth said he was giving the foot to one of his friends. Martinez is now in New 6rleans waiting lo ship; Faircloth is on the Fort Bridger. �Pag* TMI TUE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Daeember 30, 1949 MOBILE:—Chairman. J. Park­ cilities clean in the Hall. Meet­ er; Recording Secretary, J. Caring adjourned at 8d0 PM, with roU, 50409; Reading Clerk, Har­ 362 members present. old Fischer, 59. 4 4 4 Minutes of meetings in other NEW YORKP—Chairman, LindPORT REG. REa" REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Branches read and concurred in. DECK ENG. STWD8. REG. DECK ENG; STWDS. SHIPPED sey Williams, 21550; Recording At this point Port Agent Taimer Se^etary. Fr^die Stewart, 4935; 9 13 19 41 13 8 7 28 Reading Clerk, Eddie Mooney. introduced Brother Gartman of Boston. 138 138 134 410 122 101 77 300 the Radio Technicians Union, New York Minutes of other Branch meet­ 64 39 Philadelphia. 43 146 32 13 26 71 ings read and approved, with Local 1284. Gartman discussed 106 69 61 236 54 53 52 159 exception of Tampa New Busi­ the strike his imion is conduct­ Baltimore 48 50 33 131 2 1 3 ness containing committee rec­ ing against Station WABB. His Norfolk. 19 12 7 38 19 9 9 37 ommendations for renovation of talk was well taken by all pres­ Savannah 14 11 9 34 16 18 15 49 building. Motion carried to non­ ent, and Brother Tanner urged Tampa. 78 53 Mobile 59 190 62 51 44 i 157 concur with this report in view that we go on record, to support 70 72 92 234 87 78 95 260 of previous membership action the Technicians Union in their New Orleans 47 37 Galveston 47 131 29 27 14 -• ^70 naming New York as next port beef. The Agent also discussed 35 • 29 19 83 30 27 15 , the status of shipping and named West Coast .72 whose building is to be improv­ the vessels scheduled to arrive GRAND TOTAL 628 523 523 1,674 466 386 354 1,206 ed. Port Agent said that ship­ in port .during the next two ping had been holding its own weeks. He also reported on the here, and that most sliips we;re progress of the Union negotia­ on charges until all involved member-ship read and approved. tion. Motion carried to have oof- coming in shipshape. He also tions for a Welfare Fund, and of can appear at a hearing at this Motions carried to ' accept and fee set installed here, as it is in cautioned men against fouling the apparatus ^eing set up in Hall. One minute of silence in concur in minutes of other New York. Amendment recom­ up or drinking aboard- ship. connection with the Cities Ser­ memory of deceased Union mem­ Branch meetings. Port Agent mending that coffee-making be Communications from men wish­ vice beef. Agent concluded his bers. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 said that shipping had been slow, taken care of by volunteers also ing to be excused from meeting report by announcing - that the PM, with 134 members present. although a number of vessels carried. Meeting adjourned at were referred to the Dispatcher. official reopening of the Hall 4i 4" 8125 PM with 375 bookruembers Secretary - Treasurer's financial NORFOLK—Chairman, J. A. would take place some time after present. report accepted as read. In re­ the first of the year, the exact Bullock, 4747; Recording Secre­ port to the membership, Secre­ 4 4 4 date of which would be set tary. J. L. Hodges, 50555: Read­ tary-Treasurer discussed the sta­ BALTlMORE-^Chairman, Rex shortly. Motion carried to adopt ing Clerk, B. P. Rees, 95. tus of negotiations with the op­ resolution on expulsion of Trot- Motions carried to accept as called on in-transit status. He Dickey, 652; Recording ~ Secre­ erators on the Union demand for skyites and commie splinter read all Branch minutes of pre­ also named the ships scheduled tary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; an employer-financed welfare groups. Motion carried that we vious meetings. Headquarters to arrive here during the next Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury. plan. He said the Union negotireport to the membership read two weeks. He mentioned the 4683. a'ting -committee was sticking to and approved. Motion carried to Christmas dinner to be given in Motion carried to suspend, reg­ concur in Headquarters Rein­ the Hall on the holiday eve. ular order of business and go statement Committee's report of Motions carried to accept Head­ into Obligations and charges. F. November 23—December 6. Mo­ quarters Reinstatement Commit­ E. Walker, Macon Welsh and tions carried to accept following tee's report and Balloting Com­ Paul D. Lawrence took the Uny committee's reports: Port Bal­ mittee's report. Resolution to ex­ ion Oath of Obligation. Charges loting Committee, Donations pel Trotskyites and other com­ read' and approved. Trial com­ donate $50 to Radio Technicians Committee and, the Tampa mie factions for their disruptivq mittees' decisions concurred in. for use in their strike. Secretary- Branch Building Committee. Mo­ maneuvers was-adopted unanim­ Minutes of all Branches meet- its demand for one fund admin­ Treasurer's financial report and tion carried to adopt and .concur ously. Under Good and W^are ings->ead and approved, except istered by a committee reprO-. Headquarters report to the mem­ in resolution calling for expul­ a rising vote of thanks was given for motions to non-concur with senting the Union, the operators bership read and approved. Mo­ sion of Trotskyites for their dual to Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Levy, Savannah and Galveston new and one impartial member. He tion to adjourn carried at 9:45 and hostile activities within our Patrolman Robertson and Agent business. Resolution recommend­ reported that some operators PM, with 255 members present. Union. Port Agent discussed the Morrison for their efforts in pro­ ing expulsion of Trotskyites for stressed a preference for their status of shipping in this port, moting the Christmas dinner to their disruptive tactics was un­ own individual funds (.and were SAVANN.lU»-^l^rman, Jim stating that this week a sharp be given here in the Hall. Meet­ animously adopted. Communica­ unwilling to contribute to an in­ Drawdy. 28523; Recording Sec­ drop was noted in the number ing adjourned at 7:20 PM, with tions read from several mem­ dustry-wide plan. The Secretarybers seeking to be excused from Treasurer stated that this would retary, J. H. Babson. 31845; Read­ of job calls.. Communications 46 members in attendance. meeting were read and referred not be agreed to by the Union, read from several members seek­ ing Clerk, J. Floyd, 50633. 4 4. 4 to the Dispatcher. Headquarters because of the unnecessary ex­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial ing to be excused from meeting. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. report to the membership ac­ penses involved in duplication of report read and approved. Port Motion carried to refer requests Major Costello, 114; Recording cepted as read. Port Agent spoke detail work. He pointed out that Secretary. George Allen, 114; Agent said Southland was ex­ to Dispatchei'. One minute of on the state of shipping in this this would sap the reserves of Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, pected to payoff in Charleston silence in memory of departed port. Motion carried to accept the welfare fund, which should 76. December 22 to sign on foreign Brothers. Motion carried to ad­ Hosjiital Committee's report. One be operated with the least pos­ Minutes of previous New Or­ articles. Until the first of the journ at 8 PM, with 161 mem­ leans meeting and financial re­ minute of silence in memory of sible adn^inistrative expenditure. year, shipping is expected to be bers present. port read and accepted. Charges departed Brothers. Under Good Seveial members took the Union slow, he said. Minutes of other 4. 4. 4. Branch meetings read and ac­ PHILADELPHIA— Chairman. against crewmember of Del and Welfare there was discus­ Oath of Obligation. Meeting ad­ cepted, except for motion to non­ J. Sheehan, 306; Recording Sec­ Norte read and concun-ed in, and sion on keeping the sanitary fa­ journed at 8 PM. concur with Galveston New Bus­ retary, C. Kimball, 52; Reading motion carried that all ports be notified that these charges are iness. Under Good and Welfare Clerk, William Click, 48741. several questions were asked in Minutes of previous meetings pending in this port. Minutes of regard to the Christmas, party in other Branches read and ac­ meetings in other Branches read to be held in the Hall after the cepted. Motion carried to write and approved, with exception of regular membership meeting. Mobile for clarification of motion Savannah New Business. Port SIU, A&G District SUP Motion carried to adjourn at made under New Business. Agent Agent said that shipping was BALTIMGRE 14 North Coy St. HONOLULU .16 Merchant St. 7:45 PM, with 75 members in at­ reported that shipping had slow­ slow but that affairs of port are William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 Phone 5-8777 tendance. ed down quite a bit. Ships com­ in good shape. For the coming BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. ing in were pretty clean, he said. two weeks, 10 payoffs scheduled Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 t Beacon 4336 DispatcherRichmond 2-0141 BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ The business of the port is in thus far. A new Hall has been RICHMOND, CaUr. 257 5tll St. 308Vg—23rd St. ing, 30821: Recording Secretary, good shape and the Agent added opened in Lake Charles, he said. GALVESTON Phone 25^ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 B. Prine; Reading Clerk, B. Law- that, a lot of new faces are be­ The address is 1419 Ryan Street MOBILE 59 Ciay St. 1 South ' Lawrence St. SAN FRANCISCO Douglas £-8383 son, 894. Phone 2-1754 ing seen in the port. Secretary- and Brother Johnny Johnston is Cal Tanner, Agent NEW ORLEANS. 823 Bienville St. SEATixE 86 Seneca St. in charge. The Agent invited all Minutes of previous meetings Treasurer's financial report and Main 0260 in all Branches approved as report to the membership read members, their wives, and fam­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK .51 Beaver St. WILMINGTON...... .440 Avaion Bivd. read, except for motion to non­ and approved. Motion carried to ilies to the Christmas Eve- party Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Terminal 4-3131 concur with new business of adopt resolution branding Trot­ to be held in the Hall here. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 4-1083 Savannah Branch. Motion car­ skyites and commies as dual and Communications from Brothers Ben Rees, Agent 337 Market St. Canadian District ried to concur in Agent's report hostile and calling for their ex­ asking to be excused were re­ PHILADELPHIA J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 in which the status of shipping pulsion to prevent their further ferred to the Dispatcher. Reso­ SAN 404 Le Moyne SL FRANCISCO :.. .85 Third St. MONTREAL.. in this port was discussed. Sec­ attempts to divide our Union. lution to expel Trotskyites and Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 UNiversity 2427 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. FORT WILUAM. .llS'/g Syndicate Ave. retary-Treasurer's report and Brother Joseph P. Merkel, Book Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Ontario Phone 3-322t Headquarters report to the mem­ No. 32519, took the Union Oath SEATTLE 2700 Ist Ave. HAUFAX iZBVt Hoilis St. bership read and approved. Mo­ of Obligation. Motion carried to Wra. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 Phone 3-8911 tion carried to adopt resolution refer communications from ab­ TAMPA ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. calling for expulsion of Trotsky- sentees to the Dispatcher. 250 Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 Phone: 5591 ates and other commie splinter members were present when a commies was read. The resolu­ WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227 »/g Avaion Blvd. lllA JarvJa St. E. B. Tiliey, Agent Terminal 4-2874 TORONTO igroups which have been seeking motion carried to adjourn. tion was adopted by a unanim­ HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Eigin 5719 4o undermine the Union's con­ 4 .4. 4' SECRETARY-TREASURER ous. vote. Headquarters repdrt to VICTORIA, B.C. ... .602 Boughton St. tinued drive for gi-eater security SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. the membership read and ap­ Paul Hall Empire 4531 -DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION for the - membership. Charges M. Bernstein, 2257; Recording proved. Motion carried to. reac­ VANCOUVER. 568 HamUton Sfc Lindsay WUilams against member accused of being Secretary, P. M. Robertson, 30,- tivate books of Melvin Schrade ' Pacific 7634 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS drunk on gangway watch and 148; Reading Clerk, Jeff Morri­ and Salvatore Candela." George HEADQUARTERS.,... v .512 McGUl St. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler pilfering stores were read, and son, 34213. ^ Montreal Plateau 676 . Joseph Voipian Duxworth and Thomas Hyde a motion carried to hold him Headquarters report to the took the Union Oath of Obliga- A&G Shipping From DOG 7 TO Dot, 21 Directory Of SIU Halls �THE SiEAFARERS LOG Fxiday, December 30, 1948 Page Fleren la I WIMT tttllMK., • 1 QUESTION: The membership has called for discussion on the advisability of setting up a credit union within the Union. What do you think of the plan? JOHN JELLETTE, Sleward; We seamen are quite apart ^•rom the rest of the world beicsuse of the nature of our work. We're in a port for a payoff, then out. We don't get to banks be­ cause we don't have time or be­ cause we're not ^ure when we'll ^et back there. I think that it is fitting and proper that we have ^ banking system of our own which will permit us to save conveniently and to draw such funds as we may need at any |>ort where the SIU has a Branch. It would encourage us to accumulate money. Then, when we're in need, the rest would be ioasy. I'm for anything that builds security fpr seamen. -LAN MACDONALD, AB: There are plenty of factors in favor of such a plan. A credit union is protected by a Federal Agency, just like banks are. If we had such an organization, it is likely that-'we could borrow money at a rate of interest con­ siderably lower than that charg­ ed by commercial banks. It would provide an incentive for seamen to save money by mak­ ing deposits at the payoff. He would then have a xtaeasure of security in the event of need during a strike, lockout or per­ sonal emergency. It might even be possible to make allotments to personal accounts in the credit union, an excellent way-.of saving.~ . W. J. HEIDY, Steward: ROBERT MCNAY, FWT: ORLIE PRICE, Bosun: MARJAN REINKE, DM: A good idea, I'd say. I'm in favor of a credit union which a man can join by buying shares. As a responsible member, he would then be entitled to bor­ row if he needed money. But I don't think anyone should get the idea that a credit union is just an easy way to make a touch. If everyone favoring the idea understood that he would have to contribute his share, and participate in its administration, there would be little confusion. And it could be made to work with a minimum of effort. It all depends on the guys who join up. If they are serious and con­ scientious the plan can work. I first saw mention of this topic in the SIU Overseas Bul­ letin while 'I was aboard ship, and it was roundly discussed by the crew. The consensus was that we didn't think it could work. The majority of men were afraid that a lot of guys might think they could make a good' thing out of a credit union, and thus spoil its chances for success. They might borrow whether they needed money or not, and too many loan ai^lications would pile up. I want to say that the fact that this matter was' brought to our attention by the Bulletin proves the value of this over­ seas news sheet. I think that if it were possible to get a credit union working, it would give a man a chance to fall back on something when the going got a bit rough finan­ cially. Speaking for myself, I've found that I could use a few bucks to tide me over until the next ship currives; because I didn't put some cash away after a payoff. Somehow, a guy doesn't always get around to sticking a buck in the bank. If we had a credit union and I could bank at the port of payoff, I'd salt something away. Then, if I needed some dough, I'd have something to' fall back on. I think it's a pretty good idea. If a fellow should need money immediately—maybe for medical expenses for his family — the credit union could be a big help to him. It is much better than having to rely on loan sharks or the pawn shops. I know fel­ lows who had to put everything in hock when such an emergency came up in their families. We dis. cussed the idea aboard the Steel Voyager, and I believe most of the crew was in favor of such a plan. In the ouiports, a credit union would make it possible for a man to get his money without a long wait, and he could de­ posit it in any port he happened to be in. PETER KARAS, AB: CLARENCE SANSOM, Steward: DON WILLIAMS, MM; JAMES DUBOSE, AB: The credit union sounds like it means the end to red tape in getting loans for seamen. A man's financial status is easily known and his ability to pay can easily be determined through the gen­ eral shipping picture. The low rate of interest—about one per­ cent—sounds very attractive. I would join such a set-up with­ out hesitation. With a credit un­ ion a fellow can bank in his Union Branch, without having to run all over town to find a reg­ ular savings bank. All of his business could be transacted in one port under one roof. Bank­ ing in the Union Hall would en­ courage thrift among Seafarers —a good idea in itself. A credit union has a* particu­ lar appeal to me, and it will ap­ pear attractive to a majority of members. For example, we are all acquainted with that uncom­ fortable experience of riding a train across the country after a payoff, with a big roll of bills. If we had a credit union, all we'd have to do is stop in at the nearest SIU Hall in the pay­ off port, unload our cash and pick it up when it is needed in another port. Under such a set­ up, there'd be no more need to chase around for a d>ank and travellers checks. And better still, there'd be no more un­ necessary risks in. carrying pay­ off money around. While I don't understand the idea of credit unions fully, I have a pretty good idea of how they work and setting one up within our Union sounds like a good idea to me. As I see it, a credit union would mean that a man belonging to it would have a branch office of his bank in every port where there is an SIU Hall. I'm from New Orleans, but ship out of New York, and I would have real trouble trying to cash a personal check in a city wliere no one knows me and I have no bank 'account. This sounds like the answer to a seaman's money problems, that arise as he moves -around the counh^. .. 1 have discussed this idea of establishing a credit union with­ in our org'anization with a num­ ber of people. As a result, I learned that several other unions have tried out such a plan, wiih disastrous resuLts. Should we set up a credit union and something goes wrong, it would cast a re­ flection on our Union and not on the guys in charge of the credit union. The point is that credit unions are one thing—^ruu by members who join them vol­ untarily. They are the ones re­ sponsible. I am against anything thai mii^it met turn out well andi reflect wffairly on ffie BIU. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 30. 1843 &^ort Of four SfU Affiliotes Buoys Spkits Of Betoil Clerics Ami Streugtheus Pkketiiues Their spirits buoyed by the presence of crewmember3 off the SS Florida and members of the SIU's affiliated unions, AFL Retail Clerks are funding the picketlines in Miami, Fla., determined to win a bitter fight for decent wages and conditions for the employees of the Tip-Top grocery stores. The support the seafaring and allied workers of the SlU are giving the Retail Clerks Union springs from their conviction that the legitimate economic beefs of one AFU pnion are the concern of all. Miami is witnessing a sound demonstration of AFL trade union cooperation in Retail Clerks' strike, as shown by pickets signs in photo above. These-picketing men of the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District, Sailor's Union of the Pacific, Marine Allied Workers and Brotherhood of Marine Engineers know that a defeat for the Retail Clerks would be a defeat for the cause of trade unionism everywhere. In short, they know; the score. Most of the SS Florida crewmembers, whose vessejl runs between Havana and Miami, are veterans of im­ portant SIU beefs, among them the P&O strike and the 1946 General Strike. Sparked by Ship's Delegate Mario Reyes these Seafarers volimtarily turn to on the RetaU Clerks picketlines everytime the ship hits port. Christmas being a particularly tough time for a man to be on the bricks, the Florida crew held a tarpaulin muster, the proceeds of which were turned over to the Retail Clerks to enable them to have as decent a holiday; as possible under the circumstances. The Retail Clerks Union representative in Miami haS expressed deep appreciation and high, praise for the Sea­ farers' support in the Miami^ beef. He said that if other unions in Miami would lend one-tenth of the aid given by SIU men, the strike could be won in 24 hours. As several SIU men on the Retail Clerks' picketlind put it: "The fight for union conditions should be the business of every man and woman who enjoys the advan­ tages of working under a union contract. Christmas trees stand outside struck Tip-Top market but that's as close as the store owners come to demonstrating good will to all men. Signs of Iwo pid^bls maicWiig in front of the anti-union Tip-Top shop toU passorsby of the MJLWs and SUP's support. "And if working people who need a helping hand in' an important beef can't turn to their brother unionists, where else can they expect to get support?" , Identification of men did not accompany these photos, but all of these pickets were out on the line in the name of gpod trade unioxdsm. Retail Clerks are asking people of Miami not to patronise Tip-Top groceries because pro­ prietors refuse to bargain in good faith with the union. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 30, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 34 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: CTMA'S REQUEST FOR NEW ELECTION DENIED BY NLRB NLRB SAYS 'NO' TO STOOGING CTMA BRANCHES AND CREWS CONDEMN TROTSKYITES SIU, OPERATORS NEAR AGREEMENT ON WELFARE PLAN GULF FISHERMEN GROUP TO JOIN WITH SEAFARERS SIU BULLETIN ENDS NEWS BLACKOUT LOOKING FORWARD MOBILE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ELECTIONS PRE-XMAS BOOM HELPS SAVANNAH LITTLE TO REPORT FROM PHILADELPHIA UNANIMOUSLY PASSED RESOLUTION DECLARES TROTSKYITES ARE 'ENEMIES OF OUR UNION' TROTSKYITES RAISE CRY OF 'SIU GOONISM' TO HIDE OWN REIGN OF TERROR IN SEATTLE SOUTHWIND MEN JUMP INTO VACATION DEBATE, URGE SIX-MONTH LIMIT ON SHIPBOARD STAYS SEATRAIN TEXAS, FREIGHTER CRASH IN NEW YORK HARBOR MOTHER OF LATE SEAFARERS THANKS CREW FOR TRIBUTE SEAFARERS HELP STRIKE OF MIAMI CLERKS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/30/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5f517df3ea1d5aaf28637b51b170a072.PDF a3ae4cbc351252519509125afbd27506 PDF Text Text NLRB CERTIFIES SEAFARERS. HITS CITIES SERVICE TACTICS Hard on the heels of its certification by the National Labor Relations Board as collective bar­ gaining agent for nine Cities Service Oil Company tankers, the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District called upon the company last week to enter negotiations for a contract covering the company's unlicensed personnel. The certification order brought one step closer the Union wages, conditions and security that thei Official Organ, AtUmiic & Gulf Diatrid, Seafarers International Union of NA SIU set out to obtain for Cities Service seamen when it launched its organizing drive more than No. 33 N^:W YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1949 VOL. XI two years ago. Throughout the entire history of the campaign, the Cities Service company conducted a reign ol terror among its unlicensed personnel in a vain effort to stop the landslide of sentiment in favor of the SIU as collective bargaining agent for the Heet. Seafarers Presents SUpewners With Deammf For Welhire FumI ^NEW YORK- -Contract- ed operators are studying the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District's demand for an em­ ployer-financed welfare plan presented to them by the Headquarters Negotiating Committee at a joint meet­ ing here last Friday, De­ cember 2. The Negotiating Committee laid before the shipowners a welfare fund proposal calling for contributions of 25 .cents for each man for each day worked. The Union also demanded that the operators begin contribut­ ing to the fund on January 1, iko. . The Union negotiators told the shipowners that the type of ben­ efits, manner of payments and other details on the operation of the fund could be worked out after agreement had been reach­ ed on the principle of the plan. In reply, the shipowners said they would study the Union pro­ posal, and began a series of meetings on Wednesday to de­ termine • their position. The joint meeting came after Headquarters notified the opera­ tors that it wished to reopen the contract to discuss wages, allow­ able under terms of the SIU's agreements. In fact, after the CS seamen overwhelmingly chose the SIU as their bargaining representa­ tive in the first NLRB election on seven ships last year, the company stepped up its terror­ istic tactics and began firing crewmembers by the shipload at the end of each voyage. But as rapidly as CS fired men with Union sympathies, just as rapidly did their replacements recognize the need for the soxmd economic protection and security offered by SIU representation. In face of the pronounced sen­ timent of its employes, the com­ pany threw obstacle after ob­ stacle in the path of the NLRB as it sought to set up the ma­ chinery for the second election, an attitude that was scored by the government agency in its certification order. (Full text of the NLRB's Or. der of Certification begins on page 7.) In rejecting the Cities Service company's objections to the elec­ tion procedure, the NLRB state­ ment said: "In light of the Employer's refusal to cooperate with an agency of the Government in carrying out its statutory fimc— tions in the public interest, we believe that, apart from other considerations, it ill behooves the Employer to file objections stem­ ming principally from its own recalcitrance." The Union's request for con­ tract talks was made in a letter to M. J. Adkins, CS Marine Su­ perintendent, and was signed by Robert A. Matthews, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. The letter said in part: "Pursuant to the Supplement­ al Decision and Certificate of Representatives in Case No. 2RC-512 of the National Labor Relations Board, we hereby re­ quest a meeting with responsible officials of your company who {Continued on Page 10) MM&P Extends Old Contract The threat of an East Coast shipping strike, which would have begun today, vanished when the AFL Masters, Mates and Pilots and operators' repre­ sentatives agreed to extend their present contract for four months. The contract extension, fourth since it expired on September 30, was made at the request of William Margolies, federal medi­ ator. During the four-month period, a study will be made of the job security and seniority issues that had resulted in the previous stalemates. The Union will at­ tempt to formulate a workable plan that is acceptable to both sides, and will notify the Con­ ciliation Service of its progress. The new deiadline on the con­ tract is 12:01 AM, April 16. - t New York Brands Trotskyites Bual And Hostile' Termed "dual and hostile" in a sternly worded resolution adopted unanimously at the New York Headquarters meeting on December 7, Trotskyites and members of other similar politi­ cal splinter groups this week faced possible expulsion from the • SIU. Final action on the resolution is scheduled to come in the outports on December 21. The crackdown on the Trot­ skyites, officially known as the Socialist Workers Party, came as the answer to an organized campaign the group had launch­ ed against the SIU, the purpose of which was to smear the Union and its officials, attempt to build a working clique within the SIU and, finally, serve as a re­ cruiting drive for the party. Specifically the resolution adopted charged the group with attempting to disrupt and di­ policies of any of these organi­ vide our Union. zations, be declared an enemy of In calling for the ouster of the the SIU and be made to stand Trotskyites and all other types charges and, if found guilty, be of communists, the resolution expelled from the Union. asked the membership to go on Adoption of the resolution will record to deal with the follow­ clear the way for the SIU to ers of these political factions as give these people the treatment enemies of the SIU; and that they so well deserve for their any man who is a member of, attacks made on the Union contributes to or, as a fellow- •through leaflets and their newstraveler, knowingly follows the (Continued on Page If) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS tOG Fri^jT' Decehifier 16,1919 SEAFARERS ' Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Streetj New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Which Way} NLRB Certification of the Seafarers as the collective bargaining agency for Cities Service unlicensed person­ nel—after months of obstruction and delaying actions by the company—brings to a close one phase of the long struggle by Cities Service seamen to get for themselves the top wages, shipboard conditions and job security enjoyed by the members of the SIU. The next step—the signing of an SIU contract by Cities Service—may take as long, or it may be accom­ plished within a few days. It all depends on the company. If Cities Service chooses 'to flout the law and go rJong its traditional anti-union path, the Cities Service seamen and their representative, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, will have no recourse but to take economic action. However, if Cities Service decides to honor the law of the land and the mandate of its seamen, and bargain in good faith with the SIU, the way will be open to industrial peace in its fleet. Nine out of every 10 Cities Service seamen stated unequivocally in the last NLRB election -that they want to be represented by the Seafarers International Union. They stated that they want job security. They^ stated that they want to do away with ship­ board intimidation, and the always present threat of being blackballed. They stated that they want SIU working conditions aboard Cities Service tankers. They stated that they want fresh vegetables, milk and meat aboard their ships. They stated that they want SIU Patrolmen to repre­ sent them at sign-ons and payoffs. ' They stated that they want the full protection of an SIU contract. These are the things the Cities Service men want, and 89 percent of them said it by secret ballot. The' Seafarers has. already asked Cities Service to meet to discuss a contract. What happens now is up to the company. But whatever it is, the SIU, as always, is ready. What do you say. Cities Service? Freedom From Fear The SIU has moved to establish on the East Coast the welfare plan jointly conceived by the A&G District and the SUP. The SUP's new contract, signed last week, contains a provision for the type of Welfare Fund de­ manded by A&G negotiators in last week's meeting with the operators. As members of our Negotiating Committee put it: "From here on in, more and more attention will be devoted to the future security of seamen." Seafarers stand on the threshold of a new era, in which they will not have to face the privations of old age. The Seafarers are i-eally making maritime history! To Our Friends The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, extends to all of its friends, at home and abroad, its very best wishes for a Merry Christmas. May the New Year bring them greater rewards and security. Seafarers Members Now In The Marine Hospitals STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL MOSES MORRIS H. E. LOGE J. J. O'CONNOR C. E. SANCHEZ SAMUEL JONAS . L. F. BARNA D. P. GELINAS FRANK NEARING RICHARD GRALICKI ' CRIACO ESOLAN C. MARTINEZ DUSAN DE DUISIN M. J. LUCAS JOSEPH F. GAMBLICH NICHOLAS CORATTI L. F. ROZUM CHARLES HAWVER H. J. OUT V. J. RIZZUTO JAMES F. MARKEL EUGENE LADRIERE HENRY WATSON HENRY JOHNSON JOSEPH ARRAS L. D, DIEUDONNE i 4. 4BALTI^IORE HOSPITAL F. W. CHRISTY L. JUDAH, JR. E. MATTSSON R. E. EVERT G. A. CARROLL B. H. BRUNIE A. L. MASTERS R. W. BELL G. W. MILLER P. DARROUGH H. W. SPENCER G. D. REAGAN C. W. HEMMIS E. S. GABA J. G. HARRIS C. J. BISCUP R. P. PEARSON • , \ F. KORVATIN y ^ ^ E. F. PAUL : 'v ' r A. WRIGHT L. CRUZ ' 'V ' H. CONNOR . W. HUNTER C. W. GOODWYN G. L. HAND - 4. 4 4 NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS F. LANDRY H. LAGAN . L. WILLIS . L. LANG J. SMYTHE H. H. SCHULTZ P. ROBERTS A. MAUFFRAY F. CAILLOUET O. HOWELL ' H.-REMME J. APPLE J. GRANGER J. TASSIN C. BROWN E. CHATTERTON H. PENTON • R. REED SHAFFER J. H. MCELROY B. EANS WM. ROBERTS A. LOPEZ T. DAILEY C. BERNARD T. CIESLAK 4 4 4 MOBILE HOSPITAL W. T. PRESLEY J. L. WEBB J. C. STEWART P. _ HENDERSON J. B. DIXON L. HOWARD R. FOSTER , . E. COLLINS / F. SPRUILL TIM BURKE 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO HOSP. JAMES HODO • JAMES R. LEWIS WILLIE WATSON T. ISAKSEN i. KEENAN RAFEL SALDANA 4 4 4 . BOSTON HOSPITAL '' :'D'z • W. J. BLAKELY H. NONGEZER R. BOLDUC E. COTREAU ; V", Ji VIERA v, F. ALASAVICH /: VIC MILAZZO -•"'it-:'.. NEPONSIT HOSPITAL WILLIAM PADGETT MATTHEW BRUNO JOSE DE JESUS J. M. LANCASTER R. E. LUFLIN ESTEBAN P. LOPEZ CHARLES L. MOATS • PEDRO G. ORTIZ R. REDDEST R. A. RATCLIFF THOMAS WADSWORTH R. A. BLAKE L. BALLESTERO JOHN T. EDWARDS E. FERRER I. H. FRENCH JOSEPH SPAULDING I-:- JOSEPH SILLAK , LUIS TORRES L. TULL FRED ZESIGER .v'l . . '? ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL BEAU TEAU KNEW . HENRY P. GALLAGHER EDWARD SNOWMAN • 4 4 4 • • NOPEMING (MINN.) % SANATORIUM ivwk; C. HAGBERG 4 4 4 • VETERANS HOSPITAL (Manhattan Beach, N.Y.): vvv|j DOUGLAS CARREIRO �THE SEAFARERS I^day, December 16. 1949 LOG Rotary Shipping Gets G)ngressioiMil Look-See AFL Meet Sets Plans Fer Growth In Sentb NEW ORLEANS—The Ameri­ can Federation of Labor's South­ ern State Organizing Convention wound up here on December 4, after three days of activity aim­ ed at expanding AFL member­ ship and to intensify the drive to defeat labor's enemies at the polls. Attending the convention, which was chaired by E. H. Wil­ liams, president of the Louisiana State Federation, were 14 presi­ dents and secretary-treasurers of southern State Federations, and officials of AFL municipal bodies. Lew Rhodes, AFL Director of Organization in the South, called the convention to older. Gal Tanner, Mobile Port Agent and SIU Vice-President, and Earl Sheppard, New Orleans Port Agent, were among the delegates to the convention. O'REILLY, KEENAN SPEAK Principal speakers at the con­ vention included Han-y O'Reilly, AFL National Director of Or­ ganization, and Joseph Keenan, Director Of the AFL's Labor League for Political Education. O'Reilly stressed the need for ABOVE — Congressman Au­ continuing effort to organize the gustine Kelley studies shipping unorganized workers in the board in SIU's New York South and everywhere as the Branch, as A&G Secretary- only way to insure the security Treasurer Paul Hall explains of all. He also pointed up the rotary hiring. Looking on is necessity for political education Mrs. Kelley. Mr. Kelley was so that workers would be helped the third legislator in recent to elect candidates with under­ weeks to accept Union's invi­ standing and sympathy for their tation to see how hiring hall problems. Keenan outlined the job LLPE operates. has performed since its organi­ LEFT—Congressman Kelley, zation, the work it is doing at Orville Watkins (left) of the present and the task that still Office of Puerto Rico, and remains if its program is to be Walter Mason, AFL legislative successful. representative pause in tour In behalf of New Orleans May­ of SIU Hall to read SEAFAR­ or de Lesseps -Morrison, Commis­ ERS LOG. Mason and Watkins sioner McCloskey told the con­ accompanied Mr. Kelley and vention that "the Mayor consid­ other members of House Labor ered the job that has been done and Education committee on toward improving labor-manage­ recent trip to Puerto Rico. ment relations in this city well done." EGA Slaps Penalty On 7 Nations For Violating 50-50 Rnie The Economic Cooperation Administration has ordered sev­ en Mai-shall Plan countries to refund about $30,000,000 spent in the United States for goods that V.ere shipped in. violation of the 50-50 shipping- rule. The penalty was imposed "when the government agency discov­ ered that about 150,000 tons of ECA-financed cargo, purchased here by the seven beneficiary na­ tions, had failed to comply with the law requiring that at least •50 percent of all bulk cargoes must move in Aiherican bottoms. BOUND BY LAW Under the law, EGA must dis­ allow all transactions not in compliance. Since the goods have already been shipped and re­ ceived, the purchases, therefore, can not be cancelled. As a re­ sult, the amounts involved must be paid for in cash, instead of being charged to the allotments of the seven governments. When payment has been made, credit will be given toward- future al­ locations. The nations th^t have been slapped with the penalty are France, Belgium - Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark. The amount which each of these countries must refund has not yet been figured out . exactly. The 50-50 shipping rule was passed by Congress last spring after the SIU and other mari­ time interests waged a vigorous battle to 'insure use of American ships in the transportation of cargoes sent abroad under the foreign aid program. The fight for the protective legislation N^s touched off by EGA Administrator Paul Hoff­ man's announcement last year that he intended to ignore the 50-50 provision recommended by Congress when it appropriated funds for European relief in early 1948. A storm of criticism greeted Hoffman's proposal and the SIU immediately launched an allout drive to halt such a move. TRADE UNION SUPPORT In its campaign, the SIU so­ licited and received the aid of hundreds of trade unions throughout the country. Appealing to Congress for re­ medial action, the SIU urged legislators to expressly incorpo­ rate into the EGA appropriation bill for 1949 a provision ensur­ ing at least 50 percent American participation in the transport of Marshall Plan goods. US SEAMEN ENDANGERED At that time the SIU pointed out that the American merchant fleet was already rapidly declin­ ing and that Hoffman's proposal would toss scores of vessels into lay-up and thousands of Ameri­ can seamen on the beach. The EGA Administrator gave as his reason for ignoring Am­ erican ships in the carrying of US-financed cargoes the alleged lower cost of using foreign ships. The SIU charged that an at­ tempt was being made by low- Page Three standard foreign flag operators to drop prices until American competition had been ^ d»iven from the field. Then, said the SIU, they could raise shipping fees to suit themselves. All of these arguments carried weight, and Congress adopted the Bland-Magnuson amendment, making the employment of US ships mandatory for at least half of the cargoes shipped under EGA. The violations of this rule re­ ported by EGA this week are the first since Congress pro­ vided that the 50-50 rule must be enforced. Keep Her Steady As She Goes We all know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1. Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. A. P. Harvey, a representative of the Louisiana Labor Commis­ sion, discussed the labor move­ ment in the state and the steps taken to correct some of the past errors in dealing with labor problems. An insight into the workings of the National Labor Relations Board's activities was given to the convention delegates by Paul Baker of Washington. The Rev­ erend O'ConneU, Catholic priest of New Orleans, discussed re­ ligion, ' unionism, and "other needs of the working man." Reports made by officials of the various state and municipal labor bodies pointed up the fact that LLPE was making great progress in communities of all sizes in the South. Among resolutions adopted by the convention was one calling for intensification of the AFL organizing drive to bring one million new members into the group, as a memorial to Samuel Gompers, founder of the AFL. Another resolution urged all-out support of the LLPE in order to defeat those people in Congress who have proven themselves en­ emies of labor. (See page 5 for a full page of pictures taken at the convention.) Anti-Conummist Unions Fonn New WorU Croup The International "Confedera­ tion of Free Trade Unions-:-the new anti-communist labor or­ ganization representing 50,000,000 members in 53 countries— was formally established in Lon­ don early this month. AFL President William Green was chosen a member of. the executive board of the confed­ eration, which pledged to fight for v(iorkers and against totalit­ arianism everywhere. One of the main purposes of the new organization is to dem­ onstrate to working men and women that in democratic coun­ tries they "can have their bread and freedom, too." AFL Secretary - Treasurer George Meany and Irving Brown, AFL representative in Europe, were named alternates on the policy-making panel of the new group. Dutch Delegate J. H. Oldenbroek of the International Transportworkers Federation, with which the SIU is affiliated, was elected first secretary - general. Headquarters of the organization will be set up in Brussels. Plans for the new anti-com­ munist body of trade unions were started about a year ago when most of the free unions in the world pulled out of the com­ munist-dominated World Federa­ tion of Trade Unions. One of the issues at the con­ federation's first session centered on whether or not unions affili­ ated with the international or­ ganization- of catholic trade unions should be permitted to join the new body. AFL Delegate David Dubinsky, president of the ILGWTJ, led the fight to grant membership to the catholic unions, providing they sever relations with the religidus Trade Union International with­ in two years. 'I �THt S H A F A R E R' S Page Four Philiy Reports Slight Rise in Port Shipping Fitda-y. December 16: 1946 LOG AS eONGRESSIONAL GROUP TOUREO PUERTO RICO Ti^, ReiRef Carry Mobile OYer The Hen^ By JAMES SHEEHAN By CAL TANNER PHILADELPHIA—A slight in­ crease was noted in shipping in the Friendly City during the past two weeks, but not enough to call it an upswing. However, it's always satisfactory to report an increase in job opportunities, no matter how slight. We have had quite a few ships in here lately with a lot of beefs about crewmembers fouling up, not doing their, work exactly as they should or com­ ing back to the ship late. It is well, therefore, to stress once again that we have a con­ tract to live up to. Agreements are not one-sided affairs, and we cannot ride along thinking that only the companies are expected to abide by them. Members of the House Labor and .Education Committee, who recently completed a tour If we are to continue to de­ of Puerto-Rico and the Virgin Islands as part of a- Congressional study of Itdmr conditions, mand observance of the contracts were guided in and around San Juan by Sal Colls, SlU Representative in Puerto Rico. to the letter as forcefully as we' Above is group as it visited one of San Juan's government buildings. From left to right: have in the past, and to seek an unidentified government official. Rep. Ceirroll D. Kearns (Pa.), Rep. Augustine Kelley (Pa.), more and more benefits for the AFL Legislative Representative Walter Mason, Rep. John Lesinski (Mich.), committee chairman; membei'ship, we must keep on Sal Colls, Rep. Charles Howell (N.J.), Rep. Harold Velde (111.) and John Forsythe, general coun­ demonstrating our responsibility sel to the committee. as parties to a contract. Any crewmember who falls down on his obligations in this respect is jeopardizing the se­ curity and hardwon gains of the Isthmian; Robin Doncaster; Trin­ drinking at the wrong time show By JOE ALGINA rest of the membership. ity and the Colabee. by their actions that they don't NEW YORK—Shipping in this GUYS DON'T LIKE IT care about these-contracts and Other than the fairly satis­ port is maintaining the pace set A meeting was recently held several weeks ago. Despite the factory shipping situation in what they mean in security to aboard the Maiden Creek in this tough conditions prevailing in New York there's not much else the membership. port to straighten a matter that the industry, we have managed to report. One unpleasant affair, This is not to be regarded as has direct bearing on what we're to ship a satisfactory number of however, should stir up serious a sermon. It's just a reminder talking about. men during the two-week period thought among the membership. that the way to continued job A couple of guys thought they just ended. We're referring to the incident security is by sober recognition could do just as they pleased, of our obligations. You'll never Activity on the payoff side aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer, get it by fouling up; without regard for the welfare of the other crewmembers. Their took place aboard the follow­ as the re.sult of four men re­ portedly intoxicated and refusing shipmates made it clear that ing vessels: to turn to. The Skipper came such stuff couldn't be tolerated. Puerto Rko, Kathryn, Ann into the picture and, in the fra­ We had quite a few complaints Marie, Beatrice, Bull; Jean Laabout some -of the local ginmills. Fitte, John B. Waterman, Besse­ cas that followed, his gun went Readers notifying the SEA­ In one of the more popular spots mer Victory and the Yaka, Wa­ off and the radio operator was slightly injured. FARERS LOG of a change in here, the proprietor had a couple terman; Steel Worker, Steel Ex­ mailing address are re­ These four men have had of men thrown in the bucket for ecutive, Isthmian; Trinity, Alex­ quested to include their old charges preferred against them being drunk there. andra, Carras; Algonquin Vic- and they will have to stand address along with the new. Our men should avoid these lory, St. Lawrence Navigation; In addition to making easier trouble spots, and in this con­ Mankato Victory, Victory Car­ trial before a membership trial the switch-over it will also nection, it is suggested that when riers; Southland, South Atlan­ committee. guar a n t ee uninterruptedBut the point we're concerned you're in Philiy stop by the Hall tic, and* the Colabee, Americanmailing service^ and get the score on which are Hawaiian. with here is that the memberthe places to avoid. All notifications of change All payoffs came off smoothly, That recent reprint of the re­ of address should be ad­ marks in the Congressional Piec- especially the one aboard the dressed to the Editor, SEA­ ord made by- Representative Yaka, which came in very clean FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Louis Heller about the SlU made Sifter a four-month voyage. Street, New York 4, N. Y. a hit with* a lot of members The Bull Line ships all signed here. A good many of them have on again. Other sign-ons in­ written to Mr. Heller, telling cluded the Strathmore, a tanker him how they liked what he that came out of lay-up; the said about our Union. Steel Apprentice, Steel Scientist, Shipping Holds At Even Keel In New York Log Sttbseribers MOBILE—Shipping in Mobile for the last couple of weeks has been dead slow, with approxim­ ately foi'ty-four bookmen and sixteen petmitmen shipped for the period. However, we did manage to ship over a hundred men on re­ lief jobs for the period. These jobs were shifting gangs, tug­ boat jobs and one day reliefs on deepsea ships; in fact, the relief jobs were what kept the port going and helped ease the pres­ sure on the beach. . Ships paying off in this pei'iod "were the Iberville, Morning Light, DeSoto, Mobiliah, Wild Ranger, Loyola Victory, ,Warhawk, all of the Waterman line; the Corsair, Alcoa, and the SS Strathcape of the Strathmoi-e SS Company. All these ships were in good shape, with only a few minor beefs on any of them. Signing on for the period were the Camas Meadows of the US Petroleum Carriers, headed for the Persian Gulf run; the Cor­ sair, headed back down to the Islands; Iberville, headed on the coastwise run; Morning Light, going back to Puerto Rico; Strathcape,. headed for New York; DeSoto, on the coastwise run; Mobilian, headed for Japan and Korea; Wild Ranger, back to Puerto Rico. In-ti-ansit during this period were the SS Catahula, Cuba Dis­ tillery; Steel Inventor, Isthmian line, and the Alcoa Runner. All were contacted and necessaiy re­ placements were furnished and all beefs smoothed out. , The biggest thing that hap­ pened around the port was the visit of the Merchant Marine sub-committee of the US Sen­ ate, which was -in Mobile for a three-day meeting. Labor, was invited to come and givfe" ideas and suggestions for improving the" merchant marine. All, of the Maritime Council that could possibly do so were present at the meeting, and each had ideas of his own for im­ proving the American merchant marine. A full report of this meeting will be made in the near future. Tampa Mayor Deputizes Finks dipping Drop Puales Balthime By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ •BALTIMORE—The local ship­ ping continues slow with little prospect for an early climb in­ to a more satisfying position. What few ships have honored us with their presence have been easily handled, with not a single one of them bringing us a beef of major size. All of the prob­ lems that have come up have been handled right at the pay­ off. Naturally the biggest item of conversation around here is, what^has happened to Baltimore shipping? The membership can­ not understand v/hat happened to suddenly make shipping take a nosedive here. Until a short time ago we had fairiy good shipping—not like a year, or so ago, but enough to insure a steady turnover. Now we^re moving («l the slow, slow bell. Here's hoping the shipping is being stored up somewhere and will soon come steaming in by the dozens. We could handle them. With a drop in the job turn­ over, there is a great deal of talk about compulsory vacations. Most of the fellows are waiting to read__ the arguments for and against as they appear in the LOG. By ihe time everyone has had his say, there shouldn't be a guy left in the • Union who doesn't know what the issue is in this case. At any rate, the men are talk­ ing and trying to figure out what the best way is to spread the work and make it as fair as possible to all hands. That's the. score from here for now. By RAY WHITE TAMPA—For the past several days we've watched our antilabor mayor hard at work doing snip has time and again demon­ his best to break a strike of the strated that it is a responsible city's bus drivers. Unfortunately, body of seamen. And we don't it looks like he has made good. mean that a guy who takes a 'He did his best to wreck the drink is not a responsible guy. SIU's strike in 1946, and called We don't care if a man drinks the cops out later when the or he doesn't. If he does, the truck drivers and cabbies struck. place for it is away from the This time he put an end to ship. In other words, not on the the 26-day strike of the local j*ob. It only leads to complica­ bus drivers. The other night Ma­ tions,- such as the Palmer inci­ yor Hixon gave the drivers the dent proves. ultimatum that they were to Again, we've got to say that drive the buses the next morn­ such kid stuff has no place in ing or else. Most of the drivers took the our outfit. Incidents like these tan only weaken our bargaining "or else" and didn't show up, but effectiveness - and certainly the police and the finks did. couldn't be called attractive to At the garage, the entire police force stood by while the finks new companies. We've got contracts to live up took over the jobs. To be sure the boys did their to. They've got to -be. renewed periodically and we fight to raise .jobs right, the Chief of Police our standards ait each new sign­ gave them guns and swore them ing. A few guys who insist on in as special police. This man­ euver hit an all-time low for scabbery. Hixon stands for re-election in (951 and, at the rate he is go­ ing. he won't get the vote of a single union man and woman in this city, which has the high­ est percentage of union members in the country. When the time co.me.s we hope he gets a licking, and we're going to do all we can to see that he gets it. CHANGE OF CREW On the shipping side, business has been slow, and that's the best we can say about that. . Otherwise, the hunting season has taken the members far afield. Some of the boys who took ,to the timberland have been Paxil Carter, Paul Brinson, Abie Ellis, Boss Beal and Polack Poluski. Beal is the champion, having killed two deer in the Suwanee Hammdck. Some marksmanship, eh? �Ffidmy, J>9ce!whv 1$^ 1.949 Pfl^e Five jjrjs S^AJ^.AJREJtS JLOG Pressing home a point: Delegate Middle, left, tells Aubry Hurst. Attorney for Louisiana State Federation of Labor, and Bob Soule, Secretary-Treasurer, New Orleans Central Trades and Labor Council, what he thinks. Some of the delegates and guests at the AFL Southern Slate Organizing Convention in New Orleans. Left to right: C. Tanner. SIU Mobile Agent; Edwin I. Soule, Louisiana Com­ missioner of Labor; Charles M. Hauk; Louis P. Sahuque, VicePresident, N.O. Central Trades and Labor Council; Earl Sheppard, SIU New Orleans Agent; Hugh Brown, Secretary-Trea­ surer, Alabama State Federation of Labor; Lew Rhodes, Southern Director of Organization; Charles Howe, Vice-Presi­ dent, Pressmen's Union; Bruce Campbell; Harry O'Reilley, National Director of Organization; E. J. Bourg, SecretaryTreasurer, Louisiana State Federation of Labor; E. H. Williams, President. Louisiana State Federation of Labor, and Bill Hines, President, Mississippi State Federation of Labor. Meet the ladies who graced the conventiom Seated (left to right): Mrs, R. L, Soule, Mrs. E, H. Willi^ims. Mrs. F. E. Hatchell, Mrs. E. J. Bourg. Mrs. C. Tanner, and Mrs. E, Sheppard. Stand­ ing left to right: Mrs. Louis Sahuque. Mrs. Charles M. Hauk, Mrs, J. M. Scott. Mrs. J. W. Parks, Mrs. Hugh Brown, Mrs. Bruce Campbell, (names of the next two were not given) and Mrs, Tim Odom. Getting together: Left 16 right: E. H. Williams, President. Louisiana Stale Federation of Labor; E. Sheppard. New Orleans SIU Agent; Lew Rh^es. Southern Director of Organizatio?!# AFL; Harry O'Reilley, AFL National Director of Organization, and C. Tanner,-SIU Vice-President. Even the most "* serious of conventions must give time for chow. But that didn'^ stop business—the discussiops went right on. - Left to right: Tim Odom, Organizer for the Laborers" Union; A. Bourg, Secretary-Treasurer, Louisiana Stale Federation of Labor; L. Sahuque. VicePmsident, N.O. Central Trades and Labor Council: Edwin Soule. Commissioner of Labor. State of Louisiana, and E. H. Williams, President of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor, hold a confab. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Ftiday. 'l>«c»mber 16. 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief GALVESTON — Chairman. period. Minutes of other Branch­ Keith Alsop. 7311; Recording es read and accepted. At this Secretary. Mickey Wilbum. 37.point two Brothers, both of 739; Reading Clerk. 38119. whom were drunk, began creat­ Motion carried to accept Gal­ ing considerable annoyance and SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED PORT REa REG, REG. TOTAL TOTAL veston minutes of pi-evious meet­ DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. . SHIPPED disrupting the meeting. Motion ing as read. Headquarters report can-ied that meeting act as trial .— 8 11 13 32 2 3 committee to deal with these 1 ' and Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ Boston 106 111 87 304 110 128 87325 men. Motion carried that they cial report read and approved. New York 67 34 43 ' 144 32 24,. 80 be fined $25 to be paid upon 24 Minutes of other Branch meet­ Philadelphia 99 92 82 273 73 90 82 254 Baltimore ings accepted as read. Agent re­ completion of their next trips. .39 43 24 106 10 9 12 31 They were then removed from ported on the state of shipping Norfolk 13 6 ' 6 25 3 3 3 9 the Hail. H. G. JoneSf Book No. in this port. Also reported bur­ Savannah 14 ' 9 4 27 12 12 15 39 Tampa 1 glars entered Hall over week­ 51298, took the Union Oath of 32 91 28 31 • 26 20 70 Obligation. Ag^nt asked to re-, 24 end and stole unemployment Mobile 73 88 65 226 88 75. 98 261 turn all mail sent to members in checks from Mail Room. Motion New Orleans 29 23 5 57 20 17 "• 59 care of this Hall which had /been 22 carried instructing Agent to take Galveston 62 * 189 59 68. 51 70 ' 59 180 held more than 90 days. Meet­ steps toward obtaining a new West Coast Branch Hall, and that if unsuc­ GRAND TOTAL • 539 490 445 1,474 473 424 '414 1,311 ing adjourned at 7:45 PM, with cessful, the Branlh be transfer­ 85 members present. red to Houston. One minute of 4 4 4, silence in memory of departed these matters were in the dis­ Skipper for the cooperation they gatibn was taken by the follow­ BOSTON—Chairman. T. Flem­ cussion stage only and that any all gave in effecting a smooth ing members: A.'R. Tonon, C- ing. 30821; Recording Secretary. Union Brothers. definite action would have to be payoff. Shipping for the next D. Carlow; William F. Hunt, Ben Lawson, 894; Reading- Clerk, i. 4. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. taken through the medium of" a two weeks, he said, does not look Francis A. Murrary, Edward R. Murphy. 30612. * Jim Sheehan. 306; Recording referendum vote in secret bal­ good for Frisco and Wilmington. Idell and L. B. Brown. All /nin- Minutes of previous meetings Secretary. William GUck. 48741; loting up and down the coasts. Reports accepted and concurred utes of previous Branch meet­ in all Branches approved as Meanwhile, he urged that all in were the Secretary-Treasurer's ings in District were read and read. Port Agent discussed ship­ Reading Clerk. J. Sheehan. Minutes of all Branch meet­ hands voice their opinions on financial statement. Balloting concurred in. Secretary-Treasur­ ping conditions in the port. Mo­ ings of previous week read and the subjects so that the member­ Committee's, and Headquarters er's financial report accepted as tion carried to accept Agent's re­ accepted. Agent reported that ship would be fully acquainted reinstatement committee's and read. Several members were ex­ port, and Patrolman-Dispatcher's quite a few ships had come in with the issues, if and when a Headquarters report to the mem- cused from the meeting, and mo­ report. Several ifiembers with tion carried to so notify the Dis­ valid reasons were excused from with beefs about some men foul­ decision was made to put them patcher. Agent discussed ship­ the meeting. Motions carried' to to a vote. Fifty-five members ing up. He cautioned that this ping in this port in the past two accept Secretary-Treasurer's and were present when meeting was could not be tolerated, since the weeks, which he described as Headquarters reports to the letter of the contract must be adjourned. not too good. Headquarters re- membership. Ohe minute of si­ observed if we are to be able to NEW ORLEANS^— Chairman. bership. Motion carried giving poi-t* to the membership read lence observed in memory of de­ insist upon our demands when we meet with the operators for Bill Higgs, 223; Recording Sec­ Lindsey Williams, Director of and approved. Patrolmen's re­ ceased Union members. Motion improved conditions and wages. retary. Johnny Johnston, 53; Organization, vote of confidence ports of payoffs and sign-ons earned to adjourn at 7:40 PM, Reading Clerk, Herman Trox- for his handling of the Cities were also read and concurred in. with 134 members in attendance. Secretary - Treasurer's financial Service organizing .drive. Under Motion carried to accept Hospi­ report and Headquarters report clair, 6743. 4 4 4 to the membership read and ap­ Motions carried to accept New Good and Welfare, the subject tal Committee's report. After one NEW YORK—Chairman. Lind­ proved. Robert K. Holt, Book Orleans financial report and pre- of a credit union was discussed, minute's silence in memory of sey Williams, 21550; Recording No. 102377, took the Union Oath vious meeting's minutes as read. with most speakers agreeing thgt departed Union Brothers, meet­ Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; of Obligation. Men seeking to be Charges read; motion carried establishment of such a union ing adjourned at 8 PM, with 300 Reading Clerk. Steve Cardullo. excused from the meeting were that they be accepted and all would be a worthwhile step. members present. 24599. referred to the Dispatcher. ports be notified .of this action. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM, 4 4 4 Minutes of all Branch meet­ with 29 members present. . NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben ings read and concurred in, exCharges read. One minute of sir Secretary - Treasurer's financial Rees. 95; Recording Secretary. J. cect for motion to non-concur lence in memory of departed report concurred in. Minutes of 4 4 4 Brothers. Meeting adjourned at other Branch meetings read and MOBILE / — Chairman. Oscar A. Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk, with that part of Boston min­ 7:45 PM, with 200 members pres­ approved. Agent reported that Stevens, Recording Secretary. T. Lawson, 4641. utes pertaining to hospital bene­ all was running smoothly in the James Carroll. 50469; Reading Motion carried to accept all fits. Port Agent discussed ship­ ent. Branch with no beefs pending. Clerk. Harold J. Fischer. 59. Branch minutes as read and to ping, which he said had man­ 4 t 4 TAMPA — Chairman. J. L. He said that more than 800 votes Motions carried to concur in post them on the bulletin board aged to hold it^ own in this port. Jones. 2898; Recording Secretary. had been cast thus far in an­ minutes of other Branch meet­ in Hall. Headquarters report to He also mentioned fracas on the Ray White. 57; Reading Clerk. nual District elections. Shipping ings as read. Agent reported that the membership and Secretary- Nathaniel Palmer, which started had fallen off a bit, he added, shipping would be''very slow in Treasurer's financial report ap- when several men refused to R. H. HalL 26060. Minutes of other Branch meet­ but job opportunities were still the next two weeks. He also re­ proved as read. Port Agent spoke turn to as ordered. He pointed ings accepted as read. Port Agent fairly good, with many permits ported that the Cities Service is­ on shipping conditions here and!out that such irresponsible acreported that shipping had pick­ getting a chance to ship out each sue was coming to a head and said that there had been a slight tions hurt entire membership and ed up somewhat. The Arizpa is week. He said that Christmas told of the program that had improvement in the past two harm Union's prestige. He rescheduled to arrive here and should "help shipping inasmuch been developed tb insure a suc­ wccks. Coal strike has had ported that charges had been inthere i^ a possibility that she as quite a few men were expect­ cessful fight, in the event that marked effect on the port's ac­ stituted against these men, and will pay off. He added that al­ ed !o hit the beach for the holi­ the situation comes to that point. tivities. Dispatcher's report of that they would stand trial bemost a fuU crew had been ship­ days, necessitating replacement Agent explained purpose of the shipping figures were accepted. foi-e a Union committee. Secre­ ped to the Noonday. The condi­ calls. Communica tions from welfare fund, which the Union Motion cai-ried to refer requests tary-Treasurer reported that Ne­ tion of the Branch is good and members seeking to be excused is now trying to get from the for excuses from meeting to the gotiating Committee had noti­ all affairs are shipshape, he said. from the meeting were referred 'operators and what it would Dispatcher, and that he be per­ fied operators of its desire to He urged all members who had­ to the Dispatcher. Trial commit­ mean to the membership. He mitted to use his own. discretion reopen contract to discuss setting n't yet voted to do so as soon tee's report read and concurred asked the membership to expi'ess in judging the validity of the up of a welfare fund and that a as possible, so that no one would in. Motion carried that Port its views on this matter by writ- excus"es offered. One minute of meeting had been scheduled for miss the opportunity to have his Agent be empowered to take to ingg their opinions to the SEA­ silence was observed in respect next week. He announced that say in the selection of the of­ Agent's conference Hhe question FARERS LOG. He informed the to memory of departed Union the NLRB had certified the SIU ficials to serve in the coming' of four-hour reliefs and matter membership that he would meet members. Motion to adjourn car­ as collective bai-gaining agent year. Motion carried to accept of raising relief pay. Meeting ad­ with a sub-committee of the Sen­ ried at 7:40 PM, with 131 mem­ for nine ships in the Cities Ser­ journed at 8:55 PM, .with 385 ate Committee on Merchant Mar bers in attendance. vice fleet and as a i-esult the rine to discuss .conditions of the members present. - 4 4 4 maritime industry. A full report SAVANNAH — Chairman, Jim 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. 6f this meeting will be present­ Drawdy. 28523; Recording Sec­ R. E. White, 48314; Recording ed to the membership, he con­ retary. D. S. Hair. 51349; Read­ Secretary. Pat Robertson, 30148; cluded. Motion carried to con­ ing Clerk. L. Baker. 30907. Reading Clerk, Jeff Morrison. cur in Balloting Committee's ireMotions carried to accept Sec­ port. Motions carried to approve retary - Treasurer's financial 34213. re­ Minutes of other Branch meet­ Secretary - Treasurer's financial port and Headquax'ters report to Secretary - Treasurer's financial report. Five-man building com­ ings' read and accepted. Motion report, and Headquarters report the membership as i-ead. Port Union now has jurisdiction over mittee elected at last meeting carried to non-concur with part to the membership. One minute Agent reported that Southwind all CS tankei-s. The company reported back with bids from of Boston New Business with of silence in memory of depart­ will payoff in Jacksonville on will be requested to begin nego­ contractors and motion carried recommendation that it be re­ ed Union Brothers. Meeting ad­ December 8 and lay up due to tiations for a contract, he added. to accept the committee's report. ferred to the SEAFARERS LOG journed at 7:50 PM, with 315 lack of cargo. Jean will be in The Secretary-Treasui-er explain­ for payoff and sign-on. Two ed that the reason for the ap­ Patrolman - Dispatcher's reports for full discussion. Agent report­ members in attendance. other South Atlantic vessels are pearance of several Congressmen concurred in. Under Good and ed that on last meeting night he "444 BALTIMORE Chaitman. A1 also scheduled to come into port. in- the Union Hall during the Weffare there was considerable was in Port Huernma squaring discussion on a great variety of i away beefs on working rules Slansbury. 4683; Recording Sec­ Announced that Christmas party past few weeks was that several subjects, ranging from the high aboard the Citrus Packer which retary G. A. Masterson. 20297; will be held in Hall on Dec. 21, bills, including an amendment to directly after the regular mem- the Taft-Hartley Act, will come cost of living to the matter of had been aground in Japan. He Reading Clerk. Leon. Johnson. bei'ship meeting. A juke box up in .the next session of Con­ Motion carried to suspend reg­ said the beefs were understand­ men missing ships. The credit union proposal and the question able under the circumstances, ular order * of business to hear will be on hand and there'll be gress. In order to win passage of compulsory vacations were al­ and that in spite of them, the reading of charges. Trial Com­ plenty to eat and drink for all of the. T-H amendment which so kicked around quite a bit. The payoff was smooth. He compli. mittee's reports were also read hands. Dispatcher reported on' would exempt the- Hiring Hall .. for two-week I (Continued on Page H) Agent reminded the men that mented the delegates and the and concurred in. Oath of Obli- shipping figures A&G Shipping From Nov. 23 To Dot. 7 �Friday, Pecexnber 16, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven fsxt Of HLRB Decision Certifying As Bargaining Agent In Cities Service Reprinted on this and the following pages is the complete text of the National Labor Relations Board's final decision in the Cities Service cose, which designates the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, as the exclusive bargaining representative for the Gties Service seamen. The decision clearly shows to what extreme extents the Cities Service Oil Company went to try to keep its men from the benefits and protection of on SlU contract. The company succeeded in stalling certification of the SlU for nine months. a period in which the CS seamen were subjected to a reign of terror (turn to page 10 for a CS seaman's account of this), and endured all of the poor shipboard conditions for which Cities Service is so well-known, but now the legal phase of organizing CS is over. The next—and it won't take as long as the other—is tying Cities Service to on SlU contract, so that CS seamen will get the same high wages, overtime, conditions and JOB SECURITY that ail Seafarers enjoy. Supplemental Decision And Certilicathn Of Representatives in the Matter of CITIES SERVICE OIL CO. OF PENNSYLVANIA (MARINE DIVISION) Employer and SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (AFL) Petitioner Case No. 2-RC-512 Pursuant to a Decision and Direction of Elec­ tion issued herein on December 29, 1948,^ an election by secret ballot was conducted under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director for the Second Region (New York City).Upon conclusion of the balloting, a Tally of Bal­ lots was furnished the parties. The tally shows that of approximately 225 eligible voters 176 cast ballots, of which 98 were for- the Petitioner, 12 were against the Petitioner, 5 were void and 66 ^ere challenged. On April 28, 1949; the Employer filed Ob­ jections to the Conduct of the Election and to , Conduct Affecting the Results of the Election, hereafter, in accordance with the Board's Rules and Regulations, the Regional Director conducted ah investigation, and on August 19, 1949, issued and duly served upon the parties his Report on Objections, recommending that the objections be overruled. On September 2, 1949, the Em­ ployer filed Exceptions to Report on Objections and Motions by Employer. The Employer's numerous objections, more fully set forth below, in substance are based on the following broad allegations: (1) that the Em­ ployer was not given sufficient advance notice of the election and therefore was deprived of an opportunity to have its observers at the polling places; (2) that the emlployees were not properly advised of the election; (3) that the Union's agents coerced employees into voting for the Union; (4) that the Board agents improperly conducted the election; and (5) that the Board agents were uncooperative and biased in favor of the Union. the date of our Direction (a delay occasioned in part by the Employer's motion to the Board for reconsideration of our Decision), a conference was held at the Regional Office, with all inter­ ested parties present, for the purpose of planning the mechanics of the election. Forthwith, the Employer's representative announced that the Employer would not cooperate«in the election unless the Board first consented to vacate two outstanding Circuit Court of Appeals cease and desist orders directed against the Employer based upon prior unfair labor practices,"^ and unless the Employer was permitted to use super­ visors as election observers. In accordance with established Board policy, these requests were refused; whereupon the Employer asked and re­ ceived a 24-hour postponement of the conference in order to reconsider its determination not to cooperate. The conference reconvened on the next day, Thursday, February 17. The Employer did not withdraw its demands; instead, it added new conditions to its willingness to cooperate, in­ sisting that no vessels be polled except at ports between Baltimore and Boston and that no elections be held on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, or in any event, before Wednesday, February 23 because the Employer intended to operate its offices with a skeleton crew over the holiday weekend (Tuesday, February 22, being Washington's birthday). During this conference, the parties knew that seven of the vessels in­ volved were scheduled to reach American ports and to depart again before Wednesday, Feb­ ruary 23. In view of this fact and of the uncer­ tainty surrounding maritime employment gen­ erally,^ and because of the delays- already en­ countered, the Board agent advised the Em­ ployer that the Regional Director would pro­ ceed with the election, if necessary, without the Employer's cooperation. On that same day, the Regional Director decided to poll the vessels when they next arrived at American ports. servers when advised of the time and place of the election. That same afternoon telegrams were sent to the Employer and to its attorney advising that each vessel would be balloted upon arriving in port. At 5:15 p.m., the Regional Of­ fice telephoned the same advice to the Employ­ er's port steward at its New York office. Of­ ficial notices of election were mailed to the Em­ ployer. The Union notified the employees of the forthcoming elections by radio messages sent each vessel while at sea,-"' and by megaphone and public address equipment as the vessels ap­ proached shore. When the first six ships docked, each at a different Atlantic or Gulf port, the Board agents requested, but were refused, per­ mission to conduct elections either on board ship or on the company's water front property. As a result, the Board agents set up election machinery wherever feasible under the circum­ stances and as close as possible to the debarka­ tion points. In some instances, parked cars were used as voting booths. Official notices of elec­ tion were posted conspicuously at and near the polling places. The Employer did nothing to in­ form its employees of the scheduled election. The employees were balloted as they disem­ barked. The first two ships, the SS Fort Hoskins and the SS Winter Hill, were polled on Sunday night, February 20, and early Monday morning, February 21, respectively. No company observers were present at the balloting of the first six vessels, and,for this reason the Board agents challenged all the ballots from the first two ships. However, at the polling of the next four vessels they ignored the absence of company observers and challenged voters in the custom­ ary manner whenever doubt arose as to eligibil­ ity. As the Employer, although requested to do so, had failed to furnish a pay-roll list ^or any of the six vessels, the Board agents questioned all persons appearing at the polls, asked for identification papers, and required them to sign factual statements before permitting them to vote. At noon the next day, Friday, February 18, the Regional Office sent a telegram to the Em­ Meanwhile, on the basis of the advice from the Except for certain events occurring at the ployer, advising it that the election would be Regional Office concerning the scheduled elec­ polling of one of the vessels, the facts as re­ held in the near future and that the Employer tion, received by telephone Friday afternoon ported by the Regional Director are not in dis­ could use supervisors as observers, and request­ and by telegram Saturday morning, the Ecpute. ing the names of the observers. The Employer ployer on Monday, February 21, instituted a Our Decision and Direction of Election dele­ replied the same day that it would appoint ob- proceeding in the District Court for the Southgated to the Regional Director discretion as to em District of New York to enjoin the Board the exact time, place, and procedure for r»oliing from proceeding with the election. An ex parte 3 NLRB V. Cities Service Oil Co.. 122 F. 2d 149 the unlicensed maritime employees on the nine temporary restraining order, secured by the Em­ (C. A. 2); NLRB v. CUies Service Oil Co.. 129 F. vessels included in the appropriate unit des­ 2d 933 (C. A. 2). ployer in that suit, interrupted the election after cribed therein. On Wednesday, February 16, This same request had already been considered the first six vessels were balloted. Shortly J949, after a delay of more than 7 weeks from ' and denied in our original Decision and Direction thereafter, the injunction proceeding was dis­ of Election and agadn in our Order den-ying the missed for lack of merit. However, during the Employer's motion for reconsideration; 1 80 NLRB No, 235. ^ 4 The Regional Director had reasonable cause to believe that substantial numbers of eligible voters Si Wherever used herein, the term Regional Director 5 The Union sent 40 radio messages. 5 to each of would be -separated from the company's employ in . .. rnesxvi .Acting-Regional Director. , u.u; : 8 ships. No message -was sent to the SS Government the near future. Camp, which was being voted by mail. 87 NLRB No. 60. ^ �Page Eight pendency of the temporary restraining order and at the request of the Federal District Court Judge, the Employer appointed observers and participated in the baUoting of the two remaining vessels.® Although no company observers had been present at the balloting of the first Bix vessels, the average turnout of crew members on those vessels compared favorably with the average turnout on the vessels balloted later, Upon the completion of the balloting of all nine vessels, the ballots were counted and the aforesaid tally prepared. None of the challenged ballots was opened. ^ Concerning the polling of the SS Winter Hill at Braintree, Massachusetts, where all the bal­ lots were challenged by the Board agent, the Employer takes issue with the Regional Direct­ or's report on the facts. On the basis of his in­ vestigation, the Regional Director reported that, upon being denied access to the vessel and to the company-owned pier,' the Board agent set up election equipment in a parked automobile on a road near the pier; that due to the extreme cold, the Board agent-and the Union observer waited for voters in a nearby tavern, the only available shelter; that there was no drinking by anyone connected with the election during the voting; that no ballots were distributed, marked, or accepted in the tavern; and that the balloting took place, not in the tavern, but in the front section of the automobile, where each voter marked his ballot privately while the observer and other voters remained at the rear. The Em­ ployer asserts that balloting was conducted in­ side the tavern, where voters and Union organ­ izers drank together; that organizers told crew members, that they could vote only for the Union and promised to each a "full (Union) member­ ship book" if he voted for the Union; and that at least one of the eligible voters refrained from voting because of the lack of secrecy in the bal­ loting and the rowdy atmosphere of the tavern. hhtke To The Employees THE SEAFARERS Friday, Deoember 16, 1949 LOG necessary pleadings, together with supporting documents, to apply for an injunction on Monday morning, February' 21. Further, the Employer had already been advised 'that it could tise supervisory personnel as observers. Just as the Union was able to communicate with the ships at sea to advise the employees of the pending election, the Employer could easily have designated any of its officers on ship board to act as observers at the elections and to assist the Board agents in taking all necessary precautions to assure proper eligibility. On these simple and uncontroverted facts, we view the Employer's failure to have observers at the polling places as a deliberate refusal to participate in the conduct of the election. Its belated complaint of being neglected and wronged is not persuasive now. In any event, the primary consideration in the conduct of any election is whether the employees are afforded adequate notice and sufficient op­ portunity to vote. Although the Employer is customarily accorded the privilege of having its observers at the polls, their presence is not re­ quired, nor is the Employer ehtitled to such rep­ resentation as a matter of right.^ Under the entire circumstances of this case, we agree with the Regional Director's conclusion that the Employer received sufficient notice of the election and that its objection in this respect should be overruled." Notice To The En^ioyoes The same reasons which lead us to believe that sufficient notice was given jto the Employer also dispose of its objection that the employees were not given sufficient advance notice of the elec­ tion. Other than having the Union advise ship personnel by radio, telegraph, and public address equipment, giving the Employer an opportunity to do likewise, and posting the regular election notices at conspicuous places as close as possible to the Employer's waterfront property, we see nothing further that the Board agents could have done to ensure widespread publication of the scheduled balloting among the employees, There is no substantial evidence to show that eligible voters did not receive, or were deprived adequate notice and opportunity to vote. On contrary, the favorable comparison between average turn-out of crew members on the ^ix vessels balloted and that of the vessels pohed with the Emplopr's belated cooperation presence of its observers is clear evidence that a representative number of employ­ ees voted in the election as a whole. Under these circumstances, we believe that the employees were given and received adequate notice, and we therefore adopt the Regional-Director's rec­ ommendation that this objection be overruled." The Employer's principal objection to the con­ duct of the election is grounded on the dispatch with' which the Board agent acted in setting election machinery in motion, once he was sat­ isfied that further delay meant a long postponement"ifThe de^ in the vessel's personnel. A proper review of the timing of the election and of the mechanics of its execution must be made in the light of the special problems incident to the polling of seagoing vessels and of the clearly dilatory attitude of the Employer in this case. Considering the facts confronting the Regional Director on Fri­ day, February 18, we deem his decision to poll the vessels immediately as entirely reasonable. The high turnover-rate normal among personnel in the shipping industry permits, indeed re­ quires, swift decisions of election and the polling of such employees. Particularly was expeditious action (appropriate in this case, where the Em­ ployer's only response to the Board agent's re­ quest for cooperation was continued and repeat^ insistence on unacceptable and impossible The general allegations of coercion by Union conditions. Such insistence, coupled with the agents are based on the assertion that employees Employer's general hostility tov/ards the election, reveals an unmistakable determination to pre­ were coerced, tricked, and bribed into voting vent the Regional Director from carrying out the Board's direction. 7 Southern Steamship Company v. NLRB, 316 U. S. Moreover, the facts show that the Employer 31; Burrows 8E Sanborn, Inc., 84 NLRB No. 35. had sufficient notice of the election and was af­ 8 Hoague-Sprague Corporation. 80 NLRB No. 252. forded ample time to appoint election observers, 9 See Wilson Athletic Goods Manufacturing Co., Inc., had it so desired. Thus, notwithstanding its as­ 76 NLRB 315. sertion that notice on Friday, by telephone to The Employer also contends that eligible voters its port steward and by telegram to its attorney, who were ill, on vacation, or temporarily laid off was not notice to the Employer and that skel­ were not given notice of the election and, therefore, eton operations ovec the holiday weekend made denied the right to vote. We agree with the Re­ the designation of company observers impossible, gional Director that such employees are customar­ the Employer had ample time to prepare the ily not given individual notices of election and, in the absence of a showing of prejudice to em­ 6 The ninth vesseL the SS Government Camp,' was ployees' rights, we. find nd merit in this contention. balloted by mail in a foreign port. Cerf Brothers Bag Company, 74 NLRB 1329. Alleged Coerma By Uaion Ageots for the Union, and that balloting took place in inappropriate places. The incidents referred to in this objection relate to the polling of the -SS Winter Hill at Braintree, Massachusetts,' lltie facts relative to this part of the election, as they appear to us now from the Regional Director's report and from the Employer's Objections and Exceptipns, are set forth ih detail above and need not be restated. -j • . .. ^°"sider it unfortOnate, but nonetheless d, that the Board agent, in the case of this compelled, after being denied a more conventmnal and desirable locale for conducting ^'cc'io", to hold the balloting in an automob'le parked so close to a tavern (the clfisest point Employers pier) in order to ensure maximum opportunity for all eligible voters to cast ballots. As to the electioneering allegedly carried on by Union agents, we have long held such activity not to be coercive.'® In any event, we deem it unnecessary to resolve the seeming con­ flict between the Regional Director's report and the Employer's assertion as to the facts rep­ resenting the balloting of the SS Winter Hill. Under the circumstances of this case', consider­ ing the restricted area in which the alleged coercive conduct occurred, the geographical separation of the vessel from the other vessels that were polled in other ports extending from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico, the nature of the maritime industry, and particularly the fact that the Board agent challenged all ballots cast at the voting of the SS Winter Hill, we believe it would not be realistic to assume that the alleged conduct had any impact upon the election results or upon the freedom of choice exercised by the employees on the remaining vessels as to warrant setting the election aside." The Employer also alleges as coercive the fact that notice of the election was given to employees by the Union; that parked cars, particularly a Union-owned automobile in one case, were used as voting booths; and that Union representatives and its attorney were present at some of the polling areas. We do not believe that these facts, standing alone, show improper interference with the employees' free expression o/ choice. There is nothing improper in a union publicizing a Board election. In fact, "getting out the vote" by notifying voters is a traditional part of election procedure. The Employer was given equal opportunity to publicize the election, but significantly - failed to do so. While it is true that in some instances parked cars were ^g voting booths, and that at the balloting gg ^ Union-owned automobile bearing no distinguishing marks of ownership was used, the Regional Director reported that in no case were ballots marked in a car while any person other than the voter was present. Further, absent a showing of improper election­ eering, the mere presence of Union-representa­ tives at or near the polling area is not prejudic­ ial. In view of the foregoing considerations,^ we agree with the Regional Director's conclusion that this objection raises no substantial issue with respect to the conduct of the election. Ac­ cordingly, we hereby overrule it.'^ 10 See National Sugar Refining Company of New Jersey, 4 NLRB 276. 11 Isthmian Steamship Company, 74 NLRB 64. 12 See Craddock-Terry Shoe Company, 80 NLRB No. 185: General Plywood Corporation, 83 NLRB No. 26; and Mutual Distributing Company, 83 NLRB No. 74. The Employer also alleges coercion because of the mail balloting of the SS Government Camp, on the theory that the Union might have resorted to "strong-armed" tactics in distant ports. As mail balloting was authorized in our Direction of Elec­ tion, and as the Regiona^[>irector found no evi­ dence of improper codduct in connection with its use, we find this argument to hb withbut merit. �FHday; P»ceinb»r 16, 1949 Alkged ImiH-oper Conduct Of Board Agents We have already considered and rejected (in connection with other objections) several grounds on which the Employer also charges that the Board agents improperly conducted the election. These were: the dispatch with which the elec­ tion wa» held, the limited advance notice given to the Employer and to the employees, and the alleged coercive conduct by union agents. We turn now to further allegations on which the objection to Board agents' conduct is predicated. THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine (f) Part of the election was conducted outside vessels, both within and beyond the territorial the regional jurisdiction of the Regional Di­ limits of the Second Region, was in accordance rector. with our usual election procedures in maritime All -the balloting was conducted under the cases, and not. in violation of our Direction of supervision of the Regional Director for the Election, we find that the Regional Director Second Region. As the simultaneous polling of acted properly in so doing."* , Allegetl Bias Ant! Lack Of Cooperation Of Board Agents Finally," the Employer makes a general charge had the Employer elected to extend to the of bias and prejudicial lack of cooperation by Board agents the cooperation which was Board agents. The Regional Director reported earnestly solicited to no avail. In the light of the Employer's refusal to cooperate with an agency (a) The Regional Director used an eligibility that his careful investigation revealed no evi­ of the Government in carrying out its statutory date different from that established in our Di­ dence whatever supporting this allegation. Most functions in the public interest, we believe that, of the specific grounds al^edly supporting the apart from other considerations, it ill behooves rection of Election. Unable to obtain pay-roll lists or pay-roll charge, urged also as bases for other detailed the Employer to file objections stemming prin­ period dates, the Employer having failed to fur­ objections, have been considered above and cipally from its own recalcitrance. nish them on request, the Regional Director set found to be without merit. The two assertions In view of the foregoing and under all the December 29, 1948, the date of the Board's Di­ remaining to be considered are that the Board circumstances, we find, in agreement with the rection of Election, as the eligibility date, al­ agents challenged voters "presumably at the in­ Regional Director, that the Employer's objec­ though the Board's Direction established it as stigation of the Union" and that they "connived" tions and exceptions do not raise substantial and the pay-roll period proceeding the date of elec­ with the Union to permit non-crew members to material issues with respect to the conduct of tion, which fell on December 28. We have set the election orr to conduct affecting the results forth above the detailed precautions taken by vote in the balloting of the SS Lone Jack. of the election. Consequently, we hereby deny the Board agents to ascertain the eligibility of It is clear from the Employer's statement sup­ the Employer's motion to set aside the proceed­ each voter. It has not been shown, nor is there porting its Exceptions that the first objection ings and to order a new hearing or a new elec­ any evidence indicating, that the change of refers primarily to the "fact that all votes cast tion herein, and we hereby adopt the Regional eligibility date prejudiced any eligible voter. On Director's recommendation that the Employer's the contrary, it is undisputed that no employee from the two vessels first polled in the election objections be overruled. actually working on December 28 was denied a were challenged by Board agents. These were As the challenges can not affect the results ballot for this reason, and that all persons whose also the first two of the six vessels at which ofthe election, and as the Union has secured a ballots were counted were in fact employed by company observers were not present; the Re­ the Employer on December 28. Nor is there any gional Director found that the Board agents majority of the valid votes cast, we shall certify it as the collective bargaining representative of showing that eligible employees were thereby made these challenges because the Employer the Employer's unlicensed personnel in the unit imable to vote. Under these circumstances, we deem the Regional Director's use of December had failed to designate observers. None of the heretofore found appropiate. 29 as the eligibility date to be entirely proper.^-' challenged ballots was opened, as they could not affect the results of the election. The chal­ , (b) The Regional Director permitted aliens to lenges, therefore, could not have prejudiced any vote. of the parties. Absent any evidence supporting The eligibility of aliens to cast ballots in Board this serious accusation and in view of the Re­ elections is too well established to warrant justi­ gional Director's affirmative report as to the reason for the challenges, we will not presume fication anew here.'"* IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that Seafarers In­ improper motives on the part of any of the ternational Union of North America (AFL) has (c) More persons cast ballots at the polling of participants in the election procedure. been designated and selected by a majority of two of the vessels than appear on the Employer's The Employer's observers were present at the eligibility list for those vessels. the Employer's unlicensed personnel aboard the polling of the SS Lone Jack. Eight persons not As the Employer's eligibility list undoubtedly oh board ship, but claiming to be employees, re­ vessels SS Royal Oak, SS Government Camp, reflects its erroneous concept as to eligibility quested ballots; they were permitted to vote SS Fort Hoskins, SS Salem Maritime, SS Bent's of aliens, we are unable to determine what per­ only under challenge. These facts are not dis­ Fort, SS Bradford Island, SS Winter Hill, SS centage of employees in fact eligible did cast puted. It is these eight persons whom the Em­ Archer's Hope, and SS Lone Jack of the Em­ ballots. In any event, we are satisfied, from the ployer charges were "imported as ringers" by ployer's Maritime Division, including deck and uncontroverted facts as reported by the Regional the Union with the approval of Board agents. engine employees, machinists, and pumpmen^ Director,, that the Board agents were sufficiently As stated above, the Regional Directtf)r found but excluding stewards, boatswains, pursers, careful in testing eligibility. no evidence showing connivance between the Board agents and Union observers, even assum­ radio operators, and supervisors as defined in (d) Secrecy of the ballot was not maintained. ing that the Union was aware of the ineligible the Act, as their representative for the purposes The Employer asserts that the election results status of these eight voters. If the Board agents of collective bargaining and that pursuant to were made known premature and that ballots had intended to allow n^on-eligibles to vote, they Section 9 (a) of the Act, the aforesaid organiza­ were cast in automobile voting booths in the would have permitted them to cast unchallenged tion is the exclusive representative of all such presence of observers.'" The Regional Director's ballots. We therefore agree with the Regional investigation r^ealed no evidence to support Director's conclusion that these facts do not employees for the purposes of collective bar­ gaining with respect to rates of pay, wages, this charge. OrT the contrary, we believe that, prove misconduct by Board agents. hours of employment and other conditions of considering the unfavorable conditions under Apparently, the Employer also views as preju­ employment. which they were compelled to conduct the bal­ loting, the Board agents' diligence in assuring dicial lack of cooperation the Board agent's re­ Signed at Washington, D.C., this 2 day of a free expression of choice by the employees fusal to permit the Employer to challenge, be­ fore the counting of the ballots but after the December 1949. merits commendation. completion of the election, all votes cast from (e) The ballots from the first six vessels polled the six vessels polled in the absence of company Paul M. Herzog, Chairman were commingled with those cast later. observers. As the Employer had chosen not to Janies J. Reynolds, Jr.. Member In the light of the logical requirement for challenge any of the ballots when they were J. Copeland Gray, Member counting all ballots cast in a single election, we cast, the Board agent, under well-established consider this objection to be frivolous and with­ principles, was bound to reject its belated chal­ National Labor Relations Board lenges.'^ His decision, therefore, was clearly out merit. proper. It thus appears that all of the Employer's ob­ 16 To the extent that the Employer in its Exceptions 13 See New Era Shirt Company, 79 NLRB 213. may have objected to those elections held on the jections to the election are based either on illWashington's Birthday holiday, we find no merit 14 Azusa Citrus Association, 65 NLRB 1136; Logan founded arguments or on factual assertions therein. Danita Hosiery Manufacturing Co. Inc« and Paxton, 55 NLRB 310. which, according to the Regional Director's re­ 72 NLRB 162. 15 This objection also adverts to the alleged illegal port, are entirely unsupported by substantial M balloting inside a tavern at the balloting of the evidence. Indeed, the yery occasion for most 17 A. J. Tower Company. SO NLRB 1414; affirmed NLRB V. A. J. Tower Company. 329 U.S. 324. SS Winter Hi^, which we have considered above. of its complaints would never have .arisen Certification Of Representatives - i �Page Ten THE S E AF ARERS IX) G Friday.. l>«K:ember ,16, 1949 Seafarers^ Certified In Cities Service no avail," the NLRB continued. Ships involwd in the SIU's The SIU followed up thi^^ ac­ ally came on May 24, 1948. At (Continued from Page 1) ' "In view of the foregoing and second certification award are tion by filing a petition with the same time the l^RB held have authority to enter into a under all the circumstances we the Royal Oak, Government the NLRB for a collective bar­ that a second election would binding agreement with this find, in agreement, with the Re­ Camp, Fort Hoskins, Salem Mar­ gaining election in the CS fleet. required' for bargaining';right3 j i Union . . . gional Director that the Empley- itime, Bent's Fort, Bradford Isl­ The company then began a cam­ on ships acquired by the com­ "In conformity with Section er's objections and exceptions do and, Winter Hill, Archers Hope paign of stalling the election, us­ pany after the election had been 8 (d) of the Act, the Union com­ and the Lone Jack. ing every legal trick in the book ordered. mittee is prepared to meet at all not raise substantial and mater­ ial issues with respect to the The seven vessels for which to deny their employes SIU rep­ In June 1948, the SHI filed for i- reasonable times and confer in conduct of the election or to con­ the SIU had' previously been resentation. the second election. The com­ (" good faith with respect to wages, duct affecting the results of the certified as collective bargaining pany immediately intensified its CS STALLS hours, and other terms and con­ election. Consequently we here­ agent are the Council Grove, It was July 28, 1947 before the stalling campaign^ A company ditions of employment ..." by deny the employers motion French Creek, Logans Fort, Abi- NLRB could hold a hearing on union—CTMA—^was set up, and '• The NLRB certification gives to set aside the proceedings and qua, Cantigny, Chiwawa and the SIU's petition. More com­ all those refusing to sign pledge the SrU jurisdiction over the en­ to order a new hearing or new Paoli. pany film-fiammery followed, but cards_were fired, along with all tire Cities Service tanker fleet. election herein, and we hereby Events leading up to the com­ on October 20, 1947, the Board men even slightly suspected of j|. In May of last year, the Union adopt the Regional Director's ob­ plete certification of the SIU as finally ordered an election on having SIU sympathies. was awarded collective bargain­ jections be overruled. bargaining agent for Cities Serv­ eight ships of the fleet. One, the The order for the election oh ing rights on seven of the com­ ice seamen ^started on October Lone Jack, could not be voted the nine unvoted ships came oh CERTIFIES SIU pany's tankers, after the crews because it reached port after the 26, 1946, with a letter to the December 30, 1948. The company "As the challenge cannot af­ involved voted 83 percent in fadeadline date. Cities Service Marine Division resorted to the courts to block fect the results of the election, iror of the SIU. Early this year, a second election was held on and as the Union has secured pointing out that the Union was The votes were tallied on Feb­ the election but failed, and vot­ the nine vessels acquired by the the majority of the valid votes the authorized representative of ruary 9, 1948, with the SIU re­ ing began in February 1949. (Company after the first election cast, we shall certify it as the a majority of the crews on CS ceiving more than 83 percent of Cities Service seamen demon­ strated an even greater prefer­ tras ordered by the NLRB. The Collective Bargaining represen­ tankers and requesting recogni­ the valid ballots cast. Cities Service immediately be­ tion. The letter came at the end ence for the SIU than in the tative of the Employer's unlicen­ SUU received 89 percent of the gan filing objections in an effort of a vigorous three-month or­ first election, giving the Seafar­ sed personnel in the units here­ valid votes cast, resulting in the ganizing drive. ers an 89 percent majority. to stall certification, which fin­ tofore found appropriate." •eoond certification of the Union. TQie award is dated December ?, 1949. : In its latest designation of the SIU as collective bargaining agent for the Cities Service fleet, recommendation because my Service fleet. I refused. And I'd By EUGEN KRISTIANSEN the NLRB. overruled the com­ work had been "excellent." do it all over again. pany's objections to the conduct I was paid off in New Haven 6f the elections as "entirely un­ Thirteen years of sailing with­ I'm going home to my family bn December 5, along with six in Portland, Maine, for the holi­ supported by substantial evi­ out ever having been fired by any company. That was my rec­ other men who were fired for days. Then I'll return to the Hall dence." ord as a seamen—until December having pro-SIU sympathies. Of and register fqr a job and ship REFUSED TO COOPERATE 5 of this year. For on that day these six, only one man, M. J. out through thie Hiring Hall. I'm The NLRB statement pointed the Cities Service Oil Company Oppedisano, had openly discuss­ a Union man, now. And I'll be to the company's refusal to co­ told me to pack up and get off ed the SIU; the others were ready to help in any way to see operate with the agency in set­ the Council Grove, just as it has merely suspected of favoring the the fight to a finish. There's no ting up the election machinery been telling hundreds of others Union. That, of course, made no way out of Cities Service's slave and recalled that on the first six of its employees who refused to difference to the tyrants in Cities conditions than through an SIU 'ships to be voted "the Board alter their beliefs in free col­ Service. contract, with its guarantee of agents requested, but were re­ lective bargaining representation, good wages and working condi­ ANOTHER VICTIM fused, permission to conduct despite threat of reprisals. tions and job security. It was all hard to swallow. But Officially, the company per­ elections on board ship or on the the pain of being-fired was eased .One more thing, I especially company's waterfront property." sonnel chief will probably say I by the fact that the company's want to say how much I apprieElection machinery was there­ was discharged for "incompe­ action was no reflection on me. •iate the way I have been treat­ fore set up wherever feasible, tence." But he'd never be able I was just another victim, among ed at the SIU, by the members i the NLRB report said. The board to convince anyone of its tru^. hundreds, of a ruthless reign of and officials. There's no hat-ihalso charged that the company I was fired because I had free­ terror that has no place on an hand, yes-sir, no-sir stuff like we "did nothing to advise its em­ ly stated that I believed in or­ EUGEN KRISTIANSEN American flag ship. went through at Cities Service ganization, that no seamen could ployees of the election." when we went for jobs. "Indeed, the very occasion for do anything or say anything to I found out on October 5 that I knew what I was doing all ' most of its complaints would improve his conditions, unless he along. I was offered several But that's just the difference ' never have arisen had the em- had others like him to back him I was one of the victims, when chances to compromise my belief between a free, democratic or­ iployer elected to extend the up. We're no match for multi- the Chief Mate told me to watch in the need for sound trade un­ ganization of seamen and a coth'Board Agents the cooperation million dollar corporations by my step and not to get mixed up ionism for seamen of the Cities pany-sponsored tyranny. in union activities as my watch ) which was earnestly solicited to ourselves. partner, Roy Limdquist, had. The J WANTS SIU Chief Mate said it would mean And I made it clear that the getting fired if I didn't quit my SIU is the organization that can interest in the SIU. effectively help CS seamen by, CITIES SERVICE OIL COMPANY On November 15, in Jackson­ wiping out the rotten system of PBOOUCEBS - RCrtNtPS - MABKCTCBS • CKPOPTCB3 spying and intrigue, the abusive ville, Pumpman Harvey Race, NEW YO^RK 5, N.Y. treatment, lower wages and in­ the CTMA organizer aboard the ilVINT, •mi >»lll ferior conditions that prevail on Council Grove, told me that Lundquist and I were known as ships in the company's fleet. That stuff doesn't go on CS actively in favor of the SIU. He Recommended Reading ships. Not bven for a guy like said that DeLello had given the By L. S. (Johnny) JOHNSTON me who had spent one year order for Lundquist and me to S/S Council Grovo be fired. Portland, Me; aboard the Council Grove and .i NEW ORLEANS—I'm not a Septenbar 13, 1949 ^ok reviewer, but if I had to 'was commended—in writing—^by "So watch your step,''' he warned. recommend a bit of reading to two Masters for being competent United States Coast Guard - members of the SIU I'd head my , and industrious. SWITCH. OR ELSE! Bureau Marine Inspection & Navigation ^t with the latest booklet pre- I went aboard the Council DeLello then paid off to head To Whom It May Concern jpared by the SIU, called "Food Grove on January 6, 1949. I nev­ for New York to report to the Dear Sir; for Thought," which contsiins ar­ er was involved in a single im- company. Lundquist was fired, pleasant incident of any kind. ticles by six of our officials. but the Chief Mate told Race he This will introduce Mr. Eugen Kristiansen, Each of the six covers a mat­ My work was more than satis­ was going to give me another who at the present time is signed on this vessel factory. I got along with all ter of vital importance to our as Able Seaman. chance. If I didn't switch my hands—^topside and the foc'sle. organization. Union affiliation, I would be fir­ The only hitch developed when There, within the covers of Mr. Kristiansen is desirous of obtaining a ed, he said. Carpenter's endorsment on his Mariner's Document. ^ this slim little booklet, is sum- the company planted spies from , med up pretty well the entire CTMA came aboard and report­ On November 18, I got an­ He is sober,reliable and competent; and I program of our Union. I've talk­ ed back to their office that I other warning from the Mate. fully recommend him for this additional endorsment. ed to quite a few Seafarers here was pro-SIU. Then I started get­ This time he said it was known that I was an SIU organizer. in the port of. New Orleans, and ting the "warning lights." That was the beginning of the A guy by the name of DeLeUo, all of them are of the opinion end. a CTMA organizer, came aboard. .that this is something'every Very truly, member should read and pass Immediately all hands became On November 29 I was on the nervous. They didn't know who bridge on wheel watch. The Chief along to other SIU men. They're right. With a mem- was going to get the axe, because Mate told me I would be fired 'A-bership that understands the CTMA stooges are never up to on arrival in port. He said he i'i. • I Robert A. Levy, Master any good when they're out on was sorry, that it "was none of policies of the Union and the S^CounclTGrov^ responsibilities of the member­ company missions. Practically his doings, but orders fropri the This is what the Skipper had to say about Kxistians^ ship, you can rest assured that every man was SIU, but they office or higher officials of the just before he was fired by Cities Service after 1 solid year ^the SIU will always remain weren't sure which ones DeLello conipany."* He added that he was putting the finger on. on the SS Council Grove. would give me the best possible •.• •*''I •. strong. Cities Service Stoeges Spy On Pro-SIU Men The Patrolmen Say— �Friday, December 16, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven MINUTES AND NEWS Seafarer Bell Dead At 65 Fort Bridger Crewmen Eye Holidays As Prelude To Year On Shuttle Run Seafarer Herbert R. Bell, a member of the Union since 1945, died of natural causes With a year of shuttle runs in the Persian Gulf looming for the coming year, in Charleston, S.C., on Sept. 28, the LOG was informed crewmen of the SS Fort Bridger, expect to make the most- of a stateside Christmas holiday. The T-2, a US Petroleum Carriers vessel now en route from the Persian Gulf, this week. Brother Bell was is slated for arrival at Paulsboro, f N.J., on or about Dec. 20, ac­ 53 years old. HERBERT R. BELL 2 LOST AS STORM HITS SS CALMAR A mountainous wave took the lives of two men aboard the • freighter Calmar as the vessel battled stormy seas off the Co­ lumbia River mouth en route to Seattle last month. The Calmar made port listing badly. The list developed when a heavy deckload of lumber shifted during the storm. One of the - victims was Wal­ ter E. Roberts, 23, SIU crewmember who was washed over­ board by one of the giant waves. First Mate Clarence Hutton was crushed between a wheelhouse and a lifeboat he and Roberts were trying to make fast. Hutton died shortly before the ship docked. Capt. Richard Hughes said there was no doubt that Roberts had drowned. cording to Seafarer M. D. FairBell was being treated in cloth. Tlharleston's Roper Hospital when The crew boarded the Fort death came. He was buried in Bridger at Palermo, Sicily on Bethany Cemetery on Sept. 30. Oct. 31, after leaving New York He is survived by his wife via plane two days earlier. A Mrs. Floy Sherrill Bell, with scheduled stop at Brussels was whom he lived at 313 East Bay prevented by fog and low visi­ Street, in Cherleston. bility and the aircraft put down at Ostend, instead. Brother Bell was in good UnWAIT 12 HOURS io nstanding at the time of his After a 12-hour wait, the Sea­ death and the SIU paid the bur­ farers proceeded by bus to Brus­ ial benefits to his widow. sels, where they boarded an­ Bell was born in Orangeburg,' other skyship for Palermo and S.C., on Nov. 25, 1895. He joined the Bridger. They landed in the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ Palermo on Oct. 31 and immed­ trict in the Port of Charleston iately boarded the tanker. on June 2, 1945, receiving Book All hands turned to for the No. 45002. He sailed in the En­ job of getting the vessel in gine Department with the ratings shape and on Nov. 7 the Bridger of Fireman, Oiler and Water- left the Sicilian port for the tender. » Persian Gulf. From their she Mrs. Bell, an ardent follower headed for Paulsboro . of the Union's activities, has re­ The Bridger had previously quested" that the SEAFARERS shuttled between the Persian LOG continue to be sent to her Gulf and European ports for 14 home. months. She was laid up in Pal- Ft. Bridger Crewmen leave plane in Belgium ermo last July, when cargoes The company called for the became scarce, and the crew new crew after it decided to was returned to New York by place the' tanker in operation, plane. again. Sail-Makers Give Way To Pants-Makers On Canton Vic Any crewmembmer who steps off the Canton Victory looking like anything else but a seagoing Beau Brummel will probably have only hirhself to blame. At least it won't, be the fault of the Education Committee, which scheduled classes on subjects as diversified and ambitious as ever graced a shipboard meeting. Number 5 on the Canton Victoi-y crew's list of educational subjects, according to a recent set of ship's minutes, is one lab­ eled "Tailoring 'Men Clothes." And to get the lads off on the Robin Hood Men Claim Softball Title -i liiili right trouser leg, "Sir Charles" Oppenheimer, who with Ander­ son Jones, has been sparking the Canton Victoi-y educational pro­ gram, wrote to the research de­ partment of a men's clothing union for 'all available data on the operation. Pending receipt of an answer to their query, the Canton Vic­ tory's knowledge-thirsty lads con­ cerned themselves with the rest of the educational classes, which were listed in the ship's min­ utes as follows: 1- How to Conduct a Union Meeting. 2- Marlinespike Sea­ manship. 3- Painting and Decor­ ating. 4- Spanish Le.ssons. 5- Tail­ oring Men's Clothes. 6- Small fire-arms. 7- Blue Print Reading. 8- Small Craft Boats and Deisel and Gasoline Engines. 9- Public Speaking. The minutes say the sessions' were so entertaining—one of them lasted two hours—that Night Cook and Baker Melvin Suthei'land caught the teaching bug, marched up to Brothers Jones and Oppenheimer and joined the faculty. Sutherland will conduct classes in radio theory and communications, tele­ vision repair and electronics to all hands interested. Anyway, to get back to Num­ ber 5—Tailoring Men's Clothes —remember this: If you ever see a dream walking, you'll knowhe sat in on those Canton Victoi-y- classes. Voice Of Oke Seeu by "SALTY DICK" These men have maintained an unblemished reco'd throughout all games played to date. Standing^ left to right: H. Edgren, M. Middleboro, J. Berger. C. GilL F. Mansfield ejid J. Kuberski. Kneeling: S. Karlak. P. Amido. Lopez. Frank Teller and Buckley. Man at extreme right is unidentified. Having successfully emei-ged from a series of hotly-contested tilts with outfits from other ships .of the Robin Line and South African shoreside aggregations, •the Softball team of the SS Robin Hood is calling itself "the . champs." Anyone disputing the title claim can get in touch with Frank Teller," Engine Delegate arid playing.manager, who says his undefeated squad will take on all challengers. "All comers are assured they will be meeting the champs, as the badly trounced Robin Goodfellow team wil^ surely attest," warns Frank. The Robin Hood's playing manager explained that "this club has taken advantage of the newly supplied and much ap­ preciated- gear that has been placed on Robin Line ships." Teller made it quite clear that the Robin Hood Seafarers were the first in the Robin Line fleet to put a team on the field in formal competition. That was back in Sept. 1948, when the Hood squad lambasted the Mom­ basa Ball Club 27 to 9. Received a report that Leo ^ lover of food and he ate very Morrisette never bothers with j well there and the prices were the fair sex in foreign ports. The I'easonable. reason is Magge Greenberg. who Felix Amora spends his time is also Stewardess on the Clip­ between .ships fishing in the per. She's Mrs. Leo Morrisette. . bayous. Felix fusses everytime Francis Flctschinger is meeting he hauls in a catfish, and most with bad luck. He recently left of the time he's fussing. . . Cur­ the hospital where his heel was rent juke box favorite among mended. Now he has to return many seamen is "Four Winds because of a ciiculatory defici­ and Seven Seas." ency in his left hand. What tall lanky seaman will I read a very interesting ar­ always order his Tom Collins ticle in the LOG (Oct. 22) by "on the sweet side?". . . Many Frank Bose and I would rec- of the gang can always be found commend it to all members at Baumer next door to our who should forward their com­ Hall. . . The other day I went ments to the LOG. •. . Howard there and played the juke box. Hutcheson teUing me about the Guess what number I played? times he spent in "Ybor City You're right. It was "Four Winds while attending college. He's a and the Seven Seas." �Cddiiyi JD»c9mb«»r 19, Jlege Twelirez fimmm WHAOVA 1?EAD ? AAAkE IT A HABIT TO USE THE LIBRARIES IN THE AQG HALLS WHILE OH THE BEACH. ITfelH£/<E, WHATEVER Yt>U WANT- FICTION, NON-FICTION, AND TECHNICAL BOOKS . WHV NOT TARE ADVANIASE OF YOOR LEISURE TIME, FOR EAnERTAINMEATTORADVANCBMCA/T f It looks as if tanker shipping has picked up and shipping in general has that' rosy glow somehow. It must be that plenty of Brothers are sticking around fiome for the Christmas and New Year holidays... Congratulations to Paddy McCann, and the best of luck in his opening a landlubbing business with a candy store here in New York... Brother Lionel Miller is aboard the SS Del Monte... We have received a beautiful Christmas card in the Venezulean language from Ed Larkin, the humorous electrician who is still working ashore down in a busy Venezulean oil port. Same to you, Ed... Speaking of Christmas greetings Mike Rossi, -the Bosun who is always smiling, wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Brothers down in New Orleans, including Moon Kouns and Percy Boyer. » » & "Blackie" Danny Boyce, who was aboard the Robin Moor, the first ship to be torpedoed during the last war, writes from the Marine hospital in Frisco after having to get off the Alcoa •Puritan hitting West Coast ports and then New York. Blackie mentions lots of oldtimers and here are the names of some of them. Leo Silvers, George Blakely, Frank Steavens, Mickey Quinn (here in New York now) as well as some SUP oldtimers such as Bosun Bill Carey, Fred Hayes and Jimmie O'Neill. Danny says it sure would be swell to have all these oldtimers get together somehow for a photograph. Well, swift recovery to you, Blackie... Flash News—Aboard the tanker SS Michael when she was in recently we were informed that Brother John Krewson, who is in his fifties, is one of the best artists the crew has ever seen. And no doubt the boys are telling John to send some of those best pieces of art into the LOG. XXX The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the foUqwing Brothers: Audley Chisholm of Louisana, Rudy Cancela of Florida, Harold?Zum oI Minnesota, Melton Wil­ son of Virginia, Glenious Lawson of Virginia, Richard Maley . (Of Massachusetts (now here in iNew York), J. W. Taylor of Vir.ginia, Julian Wilson of Virginia To the Editor: ^teward W. W. Reidy, Black...jt After 24 years at sea, the tvos and Red Starns (who ie Ft^ last ten of them in the SIU, I shipped recently inter-coastal) have retired my book and am sure had their sense of humor going to try it shoreside, for a broken up. What happened, fel­ las? ... Steward George Whale is while at least. In order to maintain the stand­ anchored right now in this town . . . Lots of Brothers do what ard of living"" that I got accus­ Brother Joseph Lupton of Vir­ tomed to in the Union, I'm going ginia says he does. He has his into business in a small way, folks saving all the LOGS they and so I've takfti over a candy receive so he can read up on and stationery store in New all the past news of the Union York City, at 447 East €3 Street, between First Avenue and York and news of shipmates. Avenue, and I'd like for all my XXX friepds and shipmates to drop - If there are any SIU ships hit­ in and say hello when they are ting the island of Guam then in town. Running a store will they should know that there is keep me tied down somewhat, a USS club opening there and but then my friends will always they will be getting a bundle of find me in. Hoping to see you . LOGS so SIU crews can pick all soon. P. J. (Paddy) McCann vp a copy. Ol^esbMl Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings list had been given to Chief En­ NEW LONDON, Sept. 18 — gineer and that most of it had Frank Stokes, Chairman; Fred been taken care of. All reported Bruggner. Secretaiy. No beefs smooth in Stewards Department. were reported in any of the Deck Delegate asked all hands three departments. Motion car­ to return cots to the Steward. ried (by Bob Fischer) to defer He added that matter of painting election of Ship's Delegate on heads and showers wiU be re­ these short coastwise trips. Mo­ ferred to Patrolman upon arrival tion (by G. Ranallo) carried to in port. Recommended thnt give vote of thanks to Steward everyone is to chip in' 25 cents Peter King and entire departs ment for fine job of storing ship to reimburse John for sending of telegram. and for their fine meqls. Fans in crew's rooms to be checked by X X X GOLDEN CITY (no date giv­ Delegate to see if they cannot be moved to places where aU against crewmember for neg­ en)—Kelly, Chairman; Donald­ in rooms will benefit. Under lecting duties and for failure to son, Secretary. Deck Delegate (3ood and Welfare there was gen­ keep pantrv and himself clean. Danzey said that there were ho eral discussion on pay raise, the All hands registered approval beefs in his department and questions of adequate cots for and appreciation of the over­ little disputed overtime. Two all and the fixing up of a spare seas' news bulletin sent to all overtime beefs will "be reported to Patrolman, Engine Delegate room for recreational purposes. ships from Headquarters. said. Stewards Delegate report­ Merchant Marine Library Asso­ XXX EVELYN. Oct. 30—J. Q. Con­ ed a beef over cooperation. Ship's ciation is to be contacted for a rad, Chairman; Charles Mitchell, Delegate discussed transportation chest of books. George Lathrop Secretary. All four delegates re­ issue, painting of galley and reported on amount in Ship's ported that everything is in good quarters. Discussion on obtain­ fund—$4.38. This fund i^ main­ tained by voluntai-y contribu­ order. After a discussion on va­ ing new library and it was sug­ a tions from crew at payoff and cation pay and leaving ships gested that delegates find is used to pay costs of telegrams after one year of continuous place to set up recreation hall swvice, it was agreed unani­ and library. and cable to Union Hall. mously that this question should be submitted to a referendum. Under Good and Welfare, it was decided to abolish deposit of one dollar of foc'sle keys, with money to be refunded to crewmen. jChief Mate is to be contacted to have brakes repau-ed on the winches i t midship. Suggested that Chief STEEL ARTISAN, Oct. 23.^MALDEN VICTORY. Gel. 30— Mate be asked to have Bosun -Steve Margold, Chairman; Matty A. Lucas, Chairman; Andy Ste­ check and repair all door locks. Culp, Secretary. Patrolman ^to phens, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ X X U be notified of Mates doing woi;k gate reported that only beefs TWIN FALLS VICTORY. Nov. that normally is defined as over­ arising during trip concerned 1—Jim Drake, Chairman; W. J. serving' of fresh milk and hav­ Walsh, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ time for unlicensed men. .No ing bread baked. Both were gate clarifi^ question raised on beefs in Engine and Deck De­ squared away promptly; Outside shifting of ship from Greenpoint partments. Stewards Delegate re­ of few hours of disputed over­ to Bridgeport. No beefs reported ported on beef regarding, divi­ time in Engine and Stewards by department delegates. Depart­ sion of wages for extra meals departments, there .were no beefs ments are cooperating in main­ for passengers. Motion carried to to report. Motion carried to turn taining and keeping recreation reconvert PO mess to foc'sle to list over to Patrolman of Bro­ room and laundry clean. Baker improve living ^conditions. Mo­ thers who have failed to turn promised to improve quality of tion carried to remove book&^ to and the date of their offenses. pastries and pies. Suggested that from crew mess and build .a A motion to determine time for Wilmington Agent notify Arrow rack elsewhere to hold them- TA.. next meeting was withdrawn af­ Line Port Steward in Frisco so vote of thanks from crew to the ter discussion. Ship's Delegate that required linens will be sup­ excellent Stewards Department to see Patrolman to make sure plied upon arrival in that port. and to Baker Ferdinand Szoblik we are not short-changed a One minute of silence in mem­ for his superb baking. XXX day's wages because of a sign- ory of departed Union Brothers. TOPA TOPA, Oct. 23—R. Di on on August 31. Paolo, Chairman; C. J. Murphy, * t- X Secretary. Brother Thompson PETHOLITE, Oct. 25—WilUam was elected Ship's Delegate by Biskas, Chairman; H. Rosenstiel. acclamation to succeed Brother Secretary. Ship's Delegate Earl Jones, who had been injured. Gonyea reported that he had Delegates reported: Deck—;Few spoken to Captain who agreed hours disputed overtime; Engine to painting of decks in head —Disputed overtime; Stewardsnd crew's quarters as soon as Disputed overtime. AU reports time permits. Washing machine concurred in. Repair list was XXX will be repaired when Engineer ALCOA ROAMER, Nov. 6 — drawn up and read to members.has time. Charges to be brought William C. , Hall, Chairman; All hands instructed to leave George A. Haynes, Secretary. their rooms ship-shape • and that Ship's Delegate reported there all linens and cots be turned were, no known beefs. Every­ in. A vote of thanks to Union thing okay in departments, with Headquarters for LOGS and lit­ exception of few hours disputed erature mailed to us and received overtime in Deck and Engine. during current voyage. A vote Motron carried to dtaw up of thanks given to Stewards De­ statement to effect that washing partment for excellent feeding machine aboard ship is union and serving of food. property in event of lay-up or XXX transfer. Bill of sale is to be ALCOA CORSAIR. Nov. 13— sent to Union, along with state­ W. Higgs, Chairman; L. Clarke. ment. Letter .'also to be written Secretary. All Delegates' reports calling for more" adequate stor­ made. and accepted. Motion car­ ing of ship. Water cooler to be ried to contact New Orleans Hall placed in PC mess and Ship's to get heating system repaired. Delegate to seq Chief Engineer Motion carried to get new tubes about installing a fan in laundry for movie machine. "Motion car­ room. Suggested that Ship's ried to table ihdefinitely the mat­ Delegate appoint someone to se­ ter of juke box. Under Good and cure and/or exchange library for Welfare, there was much dis­ crew. cussion on keeping messrooips and fountains clean. There w^s XXX ROBIN TRENT.Oct. 30—J. M. also considerable discussion pn CarroU, Chairman; A. E. Carlson, general matters of Union'intetSecretary. Deck Delegate report­ est. After one minute of silenCe ed everything okay except for in memory of departed Brothers, three hours disputed overtime. meeting adjourned at 3 PM, with Engine Delegate said that repair 60 members present. PADDY MeCANN Paddy McCann To Retire; Will Run Shop In New York i �f « December 16. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG BSBSB<8SBS5!7e!C; \ thirtem- THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS CREWMEN RELAX AFTER ENCOUNTER WITH MINE Galley Men Important Cogs, Not Nursemaids: Prestwood To the Editor: The SS Maiden Creek made Bremerhaven under her own power adier striking a mine on Oct. 15 in the North Sea, off the Holland coast. No one was hurt but all hands were glad of the opportunity to take it easy while the ship was repaired in drydock. Here are some of the men at a party at the USS 'Club in the German port, on Armistice Day. Around the table, left to right: Arthur Cairns, Dick Davies, Melvin Kleiber, Tony Oliva, Charles Mehh Apron Castillo, Edward Dietrich, Elias Blanco, Mateo Lorenzo, Robert Lansdale, Oliver Oakley, Pablo dortes, and Roy Atizado. Standing are Paul Schmidt and Ervin Pangallo, club representatives. The Maiden Creek returned to the States last week. Shipping Card Extension Puzzles Brother To the Editor: I In issue No. 7 of the air-mail bulletin, which the boys and my­ self aboard the Robin Gray are very glad to receive, I see" where all A&G BrancMes, with the ex­ ception of Boston, concurred in the. previous Galveston minutes. Is Boston the only branch where the membership is on its toes? In the Galveston minutes ap­ proved by all but one port there was a motion carried to allow e.xtension of the shipping cards. A quick glance at the ship­ ping rules shows that under Ar­ ticle 8 (a) "Any member on the regular shipping list who has a shipping card more than three months old must re-register on the shipping list and take out a hew shipping card and date." The shipping rules also state that the rules are effective in all branches of the A&G District, eflfective May 1, 1948, infractions of which will not be tolerated. Why, then,- should one. bi'anch be allowed to make an excep­ tion from these rules which clearly state that such cannot be done? OFFERED RESOLUTION Some months ago in the Port of New York, while I was help­ ing to draft a resolution to make acceptance of vacation pay man­ datory, I was told by certain officials that such a change in the official shipping rules would have to be passed on by the membership in a referendum ballot up and down the coast. Is this proposed change of the rules by Galveston not as serious as the change I proposed? If not, then are individual branches to be allowed to change and construe the meaning and working of these rules to fit their own needs at any time they feel the urge? If this be the case, every branch will in the end become a separate Union by itself, doing as it pleases, when it pleases, thereby setting itself up above the district as a whole. Log-A-Rhythms i '• The Seaman By THURSTON J. LEWIS I have turned many a wheel. On many a mighty sea, I have drifted to a foreign field. When there was no home for me. I have sailed in war and peace. Had four ships blasted high. But what ever the cost, whatever is lost, I must sail beneath the sky. I've been offered shore jobs. Pushing a pencil or pen. And I've considered taking them. But the sea wouldn't let me, men. I'tn not a romantic fellow Who goes off in ecstasy At the sight of a moon thed's mellow. Or the blue of the Caribbee. I love my home, my wife and my child, -And I love my country free; But the heavy wave and the wind so wild Always call md back to the sea. ing to a position where Stew­ ards Department men will ask Is the Stewards Department a that they be tried by men of part of the crew? This is a ques­ their own department. Other tion that flashes througH the such petty differences will arise. mind of almost everyone who Don't get me wrong. I can works in the Stewards Depart­ see as well as the other men in ment. This question also causes our department that the watches quite a few Stewards, Cooks and Messmen to change departments, much come first, but I can't and will cause more to do so un­ see why a Stewards Department less some members wake up to man must get up from a table the fact that the Stewards De­ to give his seat to someone off partment is as essential to the watch. I also can't see why operation of a ship as the other some men continually try to give the Messmen a hard time. two gangs. A favorite trick is to demand If a Steward, Cook or Utility that the Messman be tried and sits down to eat during meal­ hanged if be doesn't jump time, someone always, makes a through a hoop when the offwisecrack. No matter how small watch mob enters the messroom. the slur is, there is always some narrow-minded person or persons I think it is time to give to carry it on until it becomes a credit where credit is due. It's also time for some men to wake phony beef. up, because Stewards men are NO ROOM? not nursery maids nor the ser­ For example: I sat down to vants of the crew. The Stewards eat recently, only to have a crew- Department men are good Un­ member come in and make the ion men, - signed on the same crack that the Black Gang or articles as anyone else and rep­ Deck Gang can't sit down be­ resented by the same Union. cause the Stewards Department James Prestwood was taking all the room. I don't remember anything in the con­ tract which sets up tables for any Panton Ends Restful one department or departments Stay In Georgetown in particular, yet that's the way To the Editor: some crewmembers feel. Then there always are the Having received two months' guys who state that the chow issues of the LOG in this quiet isn't the way their mother fixed little home far from all world it. If we could cook like every activities, I want to thank you guy's mother, we'd be combin­ very much for your kindness. ation magician and big time And as I'm leaving home soon hotel chef, instead of being out I'U ask you to discontinue send­ here on the blue, where we are ing them to me. the last to sign on, last to pay The LOG is a new thing to off and first to get a beef. the people here and, I think, the first Union paper to be seen by SEES SPLIT the many friends of mine. As This matter, believe it or not, usual, the SIU gets there first. has become serious to all Stew­ Please put this in the LOG for ards Department men and can me, so as to help me contact develop into a more serious mat­ some of the boys I'm supposed ter than anyone thinks. The SIU to meet on my return. needs the Stewards Department Edsel Panton and the Stewards Department Georgetown, Grand Cayman needs the Union. It's fast com­ That's enough of that, but while -I have pen in hand, I might as well let loose one more blast, this time at Brother John Gillette, who, according to air­ mail bulletin No. 6, made a mo­ tion, adopted by a Seatrain crew, which called for the setting up of a rest home for Seafarers. Though Brother Gillette's heart is probably in the right place, his motion appears to be unwise at the present time. To set up a home of this kind suitable to the membership of the SIU would take thousands upon thousands of dollars. Money which we cannot afford to put into a venture that none of us deem as absolutely successful. Though I'm not against a gamble now and then, I am against gambling with union funds, es­ pecially in the large sums nec­ essary for this enterprise. Granted that we have just as­ sessed ourselves an annual ten dollars, there is no need to throw it away like the old pros­ PROUD OF ITS GOOD NAME pector who finally struck it rich. A project of this kind would not only swell the Union payroll, but would also have us buying II property at a time when we still do not own the buildings hous­ ing our- union offices in some ports. If we are going to spend money for property, let us first buy halls. Milton (Slim) Williams (Ed. Note: Insofar as exten­ sion of shipping cards is con­ cerned, it has been the policy of the membership to permit ports experiencing dead ship­ ping to extend the 30-day pe­ riod if the members there so d^ide. The justification for this policy lies in the state of shipping in the particular port. In Galveston, for example, shipping was at an absolute standstill. By extending the cards the members there pro­ tected the men registered Dave Zabella, who skippers the tug Seafarer shown here longest from having to re­ says the craft is 'named in honor of our Union. Operated by register behind the men who the A and S Towing Co., of Brooklyn, the Seafa-.er is an industrious worker which includes light d^aft lowing and had come in just before shipping picked up again.) dredge and construction tending among its duties. �Page Fouzieen THE Suggests 90-Day Balloting To Settle Vacation Issue SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Decem^r 16. 1949 THE "CROOSHAV* GAME IS COMING VP says a job for eveiy bookman. To the Editor: A short time ago, you prob­ I wholeheartedly agree with' "Ropeyarn," in his letter on va­ ably read in the LOG a letter cation headlined "We Won Va­ from a wornan, the wife of a cations With Pay, Take Them. Seafarer, who said she may have On June 1, 1949, a letter from to go back to a cereal diet for me was published in the LOG her family if such a ruling went discussing this same subject. through. Any bookman knows Since then there have been he can ship out between two many letters of the same nature. and four weeks, if he is not Also there has been much ids- waiting for a special job or ship. cussion in SIU Branches and But other family men have an­ aboard ships at sea. As far as I swered that the ruling would know, Mobile, Savannah and not hurt them. See the LOG of Galveston have had resolutions Dec. 2, for example, in which offered at their meetings on this Vic Moriana, a father of five children, tells why he favors matter. I believe that the membership compulsory -vacations. SEAMEN HUMAN, TOO is now ready to act and some of I'm writing this with the fa­ us members in New Orleans are going to draw up a resolution milies of seamen in mind be­ calling for the question of com­ cause I know they read the LOG. Aboard the SS Puerto Rico softball competition Is hot. The Stewards beat the Deck-Engine pulsory vacations after a man Therefore, here's a question for team 25 to 9 on a recent trip, then on the last trip the Stewards took it on the chin, 29 to 4. has been on one ship for a year those who are not seamen. How The playoff comes on the current voyage. Above is the Stewards aggregation, except for Harry and entitled to vacation pay. In would you like to be in a fac­ Roe, Wiper, ^econd from left, who appeared in lineup for two iimings until regular man showed Savannah a 30-day voting period tory or office 24 hours a day for up. was suggested. Because of the weeks at a time? The average very important nature of the shore worker works eight hours vacation issue, some men with a day, five days a week. He's off whom I have discussed the mat­ every evening (to spend with ter think that 90 days would be his family or friends) and Sat­ urdays, Sundays and holidays, to right to pei-mit all to vote. go to the ball game or his cou­ OFFERS REFRESHER For those who may have miss­ sin Hattie's. We seamen are hu­ ed part of these discussions, man, too, and should have suf­ To the Editor: ficient time off to break the here's a refresher: monotony of a job that requires For over six months we have I'm looking for someone to been talking about whether one our pi'esence aboard ship 24 give me the correct dope, through year of continuous service on hours a day, s o m e t i m e s~ for the SEAFARERS LOG, on the one ship is enough to warrant a months at a time. Ordinary Seaman's duties on I'd like to point out that I man being required to take a sanitary work. On the last ship vacation to which he is entitled have served for a long time on I was on, I was told " by the and get off the ship. Bear in one ship and know what I'm Deck Delegate that I would be mind that shipping has slowed talking about. I was 16 months fined asi per shipping rules if down and the beach is getting on the Del Noi'te. That was the I did not get the entire Deck first time and the last. pretty crowded. Department's clean linen from I think the proposed ruling I know of Captains and Chief the Steward during linen day. Engineers who are now sailing would give all hands a better The. Steward on this ship in the foc'sle. Now, suppose a break, so if a man is entitled to would issue linen only piece for Steward or a Bosun had to sail vacation pay after one year piece. Most of the time I could in a lower rating. Would this aboard ship let's make it a rule not find their towels around, break him? As we all know, the that he take it and get off the yet the crew demanded a com­ Here's the squad representing the Deck and Engine depart­ difference in pay isn't too much. ship. plete set of linen from the Stew­ R. (Sally Dick) Martinez ments in ship's softball rivalry. Photos by Jim Golder. And the SIU has a policy that ard. Sometimes they had their towels locked up in their lock­ ers. The 12-4 watch were always To the Editor: asleep when I changed the linen There is a rumor around New and they expected me to change To the Editor: his family, for I realize that re­ against him. Failure to do so Orleans and board various ships their linen when they woke up. moving him from his job to sat­ makes the crew equally guilty. that one "Johli" was involved in I contend that it is not the The early part of this year isfy my selfish interests will a confiscation of contraband at OS's duty as part of his sani­ I can think of a better idea saw the membership vote to work a hardship upon his fam­ to create more jobs for all Un­ Santos, Barzil, aboard the SS tary work to get the entire de­ make the transportation rule op­ ily's economic security. partment fresh linen from the ion members: the four watch Del Mar. tional, thus allowing men to As I have been asked by Steward, but he may do this as system. With the four jwatch stay aboard the ships if they UNIONISM WITHIN system we could increase our many Brothers if I am the John, a gesture of goodwill. I believe passed up the travel pay. Today To say that remaining aboard manning power and decrease the I should like to take this oppor­ if everyone had his linen chang­ there is a great deal of beefing a ship creates poor union men hours of labor. We might have tunity to straighten out any pos­ ed individually there would not because these men didn't realize be a beef of this nature. What's is a nonsensical * argument. The to compromise on certain work­ sibility of mistaken identity. that.it would work against them. John Dolan mere carrying of a union book ing rules, but wouldn't you ra­ I wish to advise all Brothers the score? Had the membership permitted is not proof of unionism, the true ther do this than create disunity and anyone interested that I was (Ed. Note: You're right. the rule to remain as it was, we spirit of unionism lies within within our ranks by attempting not the party involved. I wish Brother. You are required to would have a better turnover of tBe man. When and if you find to force Union Brothers off the to have my name cleared of any clean up the rooms, that is, men. The principal beef against a Union Brother aboard a ship job by compulsory vacations? Let connection with this incident. sweep and mop up, but i£ ' the former rule was that a mem­ failing to hold up the Union us be constructive and not de­ you supply the linen or strip Jan Zavadil ber didn't have enough time on principles then it is the duty of structive. the bunks, that's strictly aChief Cook a ship to make a good payday. the crew to prefer charges goodwill gesture.) SS Del Mar Joseph Buckley Today, the members are beefing that their Union Brothers are staying on the jobs too long and must be uprooted, thus the strong support for compulsory To the Editor: Another CTMA "criticism" of received the Mate's consent to ^ It seems that one of the ques­ .vacations. tions asked pf Bobinski concern­ the SIU was the matter of lay­ be ashore with my wife. For Mighty interesting to this for­ ed the drinking by an SIU man offs. I'd like to ask CTMA ad­ this privilege I had paid $15 REASON FOR VOTE My contention in this discus­ mer Cities Service seaman was fired fi'om the ship. I would like herents which is better: The for three watches to be stood. sion is that too many Union the LOG article, "SIU Organiz­ to add that Cities Service of­ rare possibility of being laid off Later, when I returned to the Brothers have become job hun­ er Answers OS Lies," wherein ficers aren't angels in this re­ a ship that is being laid up, ship, there was a lengthy discus­ gry, and it's for this reason that Edward Bobinski answered the spect either. Several times I've perhaps sent to the boneyard, sion—about eight' hours, to be they are demanding a vote be phony questions proposed by a seen them heavy with a load on, following which a man can reg­ exact—as to whether I was to _ taken to compel their Union CTMA die-hai-d. but they cover up by bending ister at the Union hall and grab be Deck Maintenance or AB. % Brothers to come off the ships. Brother Bobinski did an ex­ over the tank tops and after a another ship, or being fired for When it was finally decided to We organized ourselves as a ceptionally good job of putting heavy whiff, claim, "The fumes an unjust reason after thi-ee make me AB, Hurricane Hall body to create job security. the CTMA stiff straight at that got me." months of service on a CS ship, made the crack that I would When we begin to become sel­ meeting aboard the Chiwawa. I don't hold it against a man practically blackballed forever have to make up the four hour whatch I had missed during the fish and individualistic in our Bobinski \yill make a good new for drinking; after all, one day with the company. discussion. 'Queer logic. Tell me, WEAK ARGUMENT thoughts toward each other, then member in our Union. He has ashore out of eleven is little The latter was my case.^ I was CTMA men, is that what you we begin to tear down the struc­ shown beyond a doubt that he enough, it's just that I do not ture of unionism. I sympathize is a fighter for more bearable think it fair to blast the SIU fired for not being aboard to would call the rights of free with a married member who conditions for all of the men of because a man takes a drink shift ship during November 1949 men? Rocky Milton' in Corpus Christi. I had earlier now and then. must work Steady to provide for the Cities Service fleet. Linen Service To Deck Gang Prompts Query Advocates Of Compulsory Vacation Rule Held Lacking In Cottstructive Ideas Jan Zavadil Sets The Record Straight Scorching Reply To CTMA Applauded By Ex-CS Man �^tikayrDiMetinber 16; 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen Headquarters Meeting Brands Tretskyites 'Dual And Hestile' for their vile attack on the -SIU, i "It is necessary to be able.. ^ (Continued from Page 1) ANTHONY C. DYNARSKI UNO ROBERT SILVANDER and it was some of these Sea- to resort to all sorts of devices, Richard M. Cantor, 51 Cham­ paper, both of which have been Please get in touch with your farers, loyal to the SIU, who maneuvers and illegal methods bers St., New York City, asks mailed to** SlU-contracted ships. family, 32 Pardee St., Rochester, were responsible for the draft­ to evasion and subterfuge in or­ you to contact him. On the beach, particularly in N. Y. It's a matter of importance ing of the resolution. der to penetrate into ttie trade New York, Trotskyite followers to you. In addition to the word-ofunions, to remain in them, and in the SIU have acted as lures JOHN V^S^^PATERSON i. Anyone knowing whereabouts for SIU members. The proced­ mouth smear against the SIU, to carry on communist work in CARROL QUINT A1 Gordon asks jmu to con­ of thfs- man please notify R. O. ure was to enlice the member the Trotskyites have been proved i them at all costs." To this the Trotskyites have tact him, care of New York Hall. Paterson, 169 Ardmore Dr., •to Trotskyite headquarters with to be the authors of leaflets di­ Ferndale 20, Mich. the promise of aid in any prob­ rected at the SIU membership, closely adhered in the Sailors S. S. 4 lem the man may have. in which the truth had been Union on the West Coast and AAA DOUGLAS (Smiley) CLAUSSEN Actually, men who have fall­ twisted to give a distorted pic- again on the East Coast, where DAVID C. HASKELL Your mother is about to go Contact Howard W. Moore, en for the> "line" have received ture of conditions within the they took part in the raid on to the hospital, and wants to Pittsburgh Institute of Refrige­ no aid, but instead found them­ Union. New York National Maritime Unhear from, you first. ration and Air Conditioning, 570 selves listening to a harangue In an attempt to further con­ ion Headquarters last month. . . A." i i Brushton Ave., Pittsburg 21, Pa. against the SIU, and in the end fuse the picture, the Trotskyites In that situation the Trotsky­ James B. Callis, Eugene C. being asked to join the move­ have signed their leaflets "SIU ites joined hands with their bre­ AAA Glover, Vincent S. Kuhli James ment. SIDNEY BERGER Committee," a vague title diffi­ thren under the skin, the Stalin­ ,E. Moore:- Contact Paul C. "Please leave my suit- at the Unfortunately for the Trotsky- cult to check by crews on ships ist communists, to storm and' Matthews, 11 Broadway, New Hall the next time you're in ites, several men whom they at sea thousands of miles from seize the offices of the NMU. York City. attempted to recruit did. not go SIU Halls. New York—Bill." The strength of the Trotsky­ AAA A series of articles in the ites in the SIU, it must be made GORDON CHAMBERS Trotskyite newspaper has sub-' clear, is actuaUy very small, but Write your mother, 1076 Teller jected the SIU tc a barrage of the imanimous vote in favor of Ave., Bronx, New York. lies, distortions and character the resolution indicates strongly AAA By JIM DRAWDY assassination, outdone only for that the attempt by the Trotsky­ JEFF M. BENGE ites to either increase their SAVANNAH — Shipping was progresses rapidly, as the ex­ brazen untruths by Pravda. Get in touch with your sister, strength within the SIU or, fail­ READY EXPLANATION perience of the SIU has proven strictly on the slow bell here Mrs. Carrie Potter, PO Box 173, ing to do so, ci-eate bitter in­ The Trotskyites, now that they Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. There is during the past two weeks. Those so often. ternal fights is not going to be We probably bragged a little see that their dissension-pedd­ an estate which cannot be set- men who were shipped went allowed. aboard in-transit callers, other­ too soon about the absence of ling has not been embraced by tied without you. The Seafarers has always wise things would have been at gashounds in these parts. At the Seafarers, will undoubtedly try A A A • last meeting a couple, of drunks a standstill. to explain away their attacks on handled its problems in a direct LAYMON SEAY were permitted to remain in the Union as being merely the fashion. By the passing of the The vessels calling at the port .You have mail and a pack­ resolution against the Trotsky­ the Hall on their promise that age at 145 Green St., Newark, were the SS Jean, Bull Lines; they would remain quiet. We voice of a legitimate and demo­ ites, SIU members have simply cratic union minority. N. J. Write your mother at 513 SS Alawai, Waterman, and the tried to be good joes, but it This line is scotched by ex­ cleared the way for the hand­ following Isthmian line jobs: Clay St., Lynchburg, Va^ didn't pay. amination of the recent series ling of a beef in a direct man­ Steel Cfiemist, Steel Surveyor, AAA These guys became obnoxious of events which have taken ner. and Steel Architect. WALTER CLOUSE The Union shall now proceed The Jean had a beef in the and caused an uproar at the place within the Sailors Union of , Get in touch with Higgins & meeting. The membership acted the Pacific's Seattle Branch, to handle those persons who Parness, 92 Liberty St., New Stewards Department over a as a trial committee and finec where the Trotskyites, through fall within the framework of suction fan in the galley. How­ York City. them each $25* for their actions a series of illegal actions, seized the resolution in the manner in ever, the beef was settled okay AAA and had them removed fi-om the the facilities of the port and set which they deserve to be treated. and the crew said it would make WM. RALPH STONE Hall. up business in opposition to the The screaming attacks that Your '^mother at Rt. 4, Box another trip, providing a fan is We're still having mild wea­ rest of the Union, going so far will now probably be unleashed installed when the ship returns 3]b'5„ Mobile, Ala., asks you to ther here and several of the as to hold rump union meetings against the SIU by this organi-. from its next voyage. v^rite. members have been seen around and publish their own newspa­ zation—cries of "red baiting" As for the rest of the ships, the Hall with their turkey-hunt­ per. and "they're, hiding their own. everything was of a routine na­ ing clothes on. - HEBER^ R^ GUYMON The entire operation, in viola­ crimes"—will be to no avail, for Write your parents, Hiawatha, ture. There was nothing unusual And we're very happy to add on any of them and all hands that this week there are no Sea­ tion of the SUP Constitution, the membership of the SIU has Uiah. was fully in accordance with the been made aware of the true appeared happy. - AAA farers in the local Marine Hos­ Trotskyite code of behavior, purpose of their actions and has We'd like to suggest that all pital. This is one condition we EDWARD P. WERDA which bolshevik leader Lenin taken remedial steps. Get in touch with Florence Branches observe the education­ hope remains' unchanged for a laid down forty years ago. Leon The next step is to deal with Zi^laskowski, 801 2nd Ave., Al­ al portions of their meetings, so long time to come. Trotsky quoted this approvingly the Trotskyites for what they as to allow the membership, to pena, Mich. Very important. in his pamphlet, "Their Morals are—crackpot, vicious, lying en­ fully understand the value of AAA and Ours," on page 30: emies of our Union. good trade unionism on the part WALTER SZCZEPANSKI Get in touch with Ben Sterl­ of all. There is no"^question but that ing, 42 Broadway, New York (Continued from Page 6) an alert membership always from the closed shop ban, the City. SIU has invited members of Congress to observe the rotary hiring system in action, he point­ ed out. In keeping with tradi­ tional practice' of Union at SUP SIU, A&G District Christmas, Secretary - Treasurer, ..16 Merchant St. recommended that all members BA4.TIMOR6 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU Phone 5-8777 in hospitals be given $10. Motion WJUiam Rentz, Agent . Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumslde St. carried to accept Secretary-Trea­ Ben' Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Beacon 4336 surer's report. Resolution was ofDispatcher Richmond 2-0141 SS STEEL TRAVELER RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. f e r e d condeming communists, ,$1.00; G. Lukas. $2.00; E. S. SamU, GALVESTON 308 Vz—23rd St. W. Mills. $2.00; R. Garcia. $1.00; $2.0^ F. Bressi. $1.00; R. H. Barnes, Phone 2599 Trotskyites and other subvei'sive Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 59 Clay St. splinter groups that have been E. Wagner. $1.00; J. Qrtiejuferra. $2.00; $3.OOF; B. R. Hartzog. $2.00; J. E. MOBILE 1 South JLawrence St. SAN FRANCISCO R. Abbey. $10.00; H. Loll. $3.00; W. Rivers. $5.00. Douglas 2-8363 Cal' Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 sniping at Union and attempting Chigos. $3.00; E. Tonisson. $1.00; J. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA -.86 Seneca St. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St, SEATTLE to undermine the security of the Kelly. $1.00; C. Bonefort. $1.00; F. A. Olaguibel. $1.00; M. A. Caraway, Main 0290 E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 membership. Several members Andrews. $1.00; W. Seltzer. $1.00; L. $2.00. NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. $1.00; C. B'user, $3.00; L. SS ANDREW JACKSON took the floor in support of the Spruycer. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Terminal 4-3131 Rhino. $1.00; J. Williams. $1.00; D. M. Strickland. $2.00; Soiho. $3.00; NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. resolution. A book vote was ta­ Whittaker. $1.00; S. White. $1.00; J. J. F.Soto. $4.00; M. Farrula. $3.00; Y. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 ken and the resolution was McNamara. $1.00; L. Cooke. $1.00; H. Y. Song. $4.00; F. H. Fisk. $2.60; A. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Canadian District . Diaz. $2.00; H. Hernandez. $2.00; J. adopted overwhelmingly. No Cuinier. $1.00. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 W. H. Grant. $3.00; C. Sonwald, $1.00; SS CORAL SEA 404 Le Moyne St. books were raised when the no SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. MONTREAL J. . Rechsteiner. $5.00; E. F. Czos- T. L. Simonds. $3.00; E. Ortiz. $2.00; UNiversity 2427 vote was taken. Motion by GuinJeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 nowski. $2.00; N. S. Ward. $1.00; M. G. E. Murphy. $2.00; G. J. Clark. $1.00; SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. FORT WILLIAM. .118Syndicate Ave. ier, seconded by several, that C. Riley. $2.00; S. Kwiatkowskl. $1.00; W. R. Mcllveen. $2.00; J. J. McKenna, Jim Drawdy, Agent , Phone 3-1728 Ontario ' Phone 3-3221 J. F. Hester. $2.00; R. S. Jonson. $1.00; $1.00; K. C. Crowe. $1.00; F. J. Corio, resolution be adopted unanim­ SEATTLE 2700 1st -Ave. HALIFAX 128>/z Hollis St. J. J. Boxley. $4.00; S. Trzcinski. $2.00; $1.00; A. Goldfarb. $2.00; A. Barberd, ously. Motion carried to adopt Wm. McKay, Agent Senec^ 4570 Phone 3-8911 Goodwin. $2.00; R. LeVasseur. $2.00; $3.00; S. L. Torina. $1.00; B. RoosTAMPA .T809-1811 N. Franklin St. resolution unanimously. Motion E. R. Kelly, $2.00; N. Marovich, $1.00; berg. $2.00; J. Kallaste. $1.00. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 Phone: 5591 by Matthews, seconded by sev­ K. Hansen. $2.00; A. Mino. $1.00; SS CHRYSAr^HY WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/a Avalon Blvd. I. honripson. $2,00; M. Evans. $1.00. lllA Jarvis St. eral, that the entire situation re­ A. Rodrigues. $10.00; D. Delgado. $2.00; E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874> TORONTO SS ANNISTON CITY Elgin 5719 garding resolution and Union's M. 'Zelack. $2^00; R. McCannon. $2.00; HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. F. Lancan. $2.00. C. L. Gunsett, $1.00; R. Potter, $5.00, SECRETARY-TREASURER VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. position against communist par­ SS CAPE MOHICAN SS SEATRADER Paul Hall Empira 4531 ty, Trotskyites and other subver­ J. M. Dawson. $1.00; J. P. TuczJ. Kari, $2.00; M. Awall. $1.00; H. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. sive splinter groups be summar­ kowski. $3.00; E. Tresnik. $2.00; A. Christensen. $1.00; J. Durmo, $1.00; Lindsey Williams Pacific 7824 ized in overseas Bulletin and Rivera. $1.00; E. Cintron. $1.00; L. M. Katsimbris. $1.00; H. Sanchez, ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS HEADQUARTERS.......512 McGill St. mailed to all crews on contract­ C. Galinte. $1.00; R. P. Sirois,- $2.00; $|.00; D. Proelezianos, $1.00; E. CarRobert Matthews J. P. Shuler Montreal Plateau 670 ed ships. Motion carried. Meet­ J. D. Halpin, $1.00; E. H. Schinmack-[ reras. $1.00; .R. Collins. $1.00; J. PolJoseph Volpian er. $1.00; J. Araya, $1.00; D. Alvlno.' uchovlchr $5.00; A. Wiessner. $1.00; ing adjourned at 8:20 PM. $2.00; J. Pelusky. $1.00; P. Naujalis. ' R. R. White. $1.00. Savannah Shipping On Slow Bell Braadk Meetings Directory Of SIU Halls �Page Sixteen r HE l^EAEA RE R,S L O G Friday. December 16. 1949 moMmimiApmm/imeffro werm! ilbiu "thcrf* are have been certi-Fied bq -fhe AILRB cue are pressirg) -for a confracj" it) give CSitinkermen +be +op iva^eGy oJDrkin^ condfHons.ancI nailed doLUin to an GIU a^reenaenrh Vo noi jeopardire. qour jobs in anoj U^L\. If asKed io sign a CTM A applicai'r<bn or pe+i+ron^ do so. 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Title A name given to the resource December 16, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 33 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: NLRB CERTIFIES SEAFARERS, HITS CITIES SERVICE TACTICS SEAFARERS PRESENTS SHIPOWNERS WITH DEMAND FOR WELFARE FUND MM&P EXTENDS OLD CONTRACT NEW YORK BRANDS TROSKYITES 'DUAL AND HOSTILE' WHICH WAY? AFL MEET SETS PLANS FOR GROWTH IN SOUTH ANTI-COMMUNIST UNIONS FORM NEW WORLD GROUP ECA SLAPS PENALTY ON 7 NATIONS FOR VIOLATING 50-50 RULE PHILLY REPORTS SLIGHT RISE IN PORT SHIPPING SHIPPING HOLDS AT EVEN KEEL IN NEW YORK TAMPA MAYOR DEPUTIZES FINKS AT AFL SOUTHERN ORGANIZING CONVENTION MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS IN BRIEF TEXT OF NLRB DECISION CERTIFYING SIU AS BARGAINING AGENT IN CITIES SERVICE CITIES SERVICE STOOGES SPY ON PRO-SIU MEN SEAFARER BELL DEAD AT 65 FORT BRIDGER CREWMEN EYE HOLIDAYS AS PRELUDE TO YEAR ON SHUTTLE RUN SAIL-MAKERS GIVE WAY TO PANTS-MAKERS ON CANTON VIC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/16/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/630b6d783fe4e179078639cd3f0bc88c.PDF 7d8380fbac33579d9c5b8e206b72cd0c PDF Text Text • .ir.3 Vi-rr/r Official Organ, Atlantic & Golf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949 No. 32 Comments Invited On Vacations And Credit Unions The A&G District has gone on record to throw open the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG for full discussion on the two topics which are currently being debated by the membership. They are; 1. Whether men who have spent a year aboard one ship, and are entitled to vacations, should be forced to get off the ship and take their vsicfl-tions 2. The advisability of setting up a credit union or unions within the Atlantic and Gulf District. After both matters have been thoroughly discussed pro and con, they will go to a vute of the membership, if it so desires. Letters on the vacation proposal have been appearing regularly in the LOG for the past few months. It is hoped that the motion for fur­ ther discussion will bring comments from others not yet heard from. On page 12 of this issue, there is a brief article on credit unions, stating what they are and how they are fun. Comments are invited from the membership. Meanwhile, any motions at the present time calling for immediate action on these two matters are out of order, until the motion for full discussion has been complied with. Let us hear from you! SlU To Demand Shipowner-Paid Weifare Fund NEW YORK, Dec. 2—The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District's plans for the establishment of a welfare fund for its membership, financed solely by the shipowners, moved ahead today when the Head­ quarters Negotiating Committee called for reopen­ ing of the contract on the subject of wages. Notification of the Union's desire was sent by telegram to all contracted operators. The Negotiat­ ing Committee requested the discussions in accord­ ance with a contract provision which permits the Union to reopen the contract on wage issues at any time. The SIU is the only*: to the operators is the outgrowth maritime union whose agree­ of a comprehensive study of ments contain this unique pro­ pension and welfare funds made vision. by the SIU this year and which The text of the wire sent to­ appeared serially in the SEA­ day by the committee follows: FARERS LOG. "As per the preamble of our The exact form of the welfare agreement, this is to notify you fund the Union is seeking will that we wish to open negotia­ follow the lines of the plan tions immediately for an increase worked out jointly by Headquar­ iti wages for all ratings in the ters officials of the Atlantic and unlicensed personnel. An early Gulf District and the Sailors Un­ reply is requested." ion of the Pacific at a meeting The employer-financed Union held recently under the auspices welfare plan which the Nego­ of the International. tiating Committee will present This plan for establishment of , welfare benefits for the SIU's seagoing affiliates has as its fore­ runner a policy adopted at this year's SIU convention, which went on record in favor of an When you go to wot-k for all-out effort to secure greater You have probably heard how An unsolicited letter received Back issues of the DOG will the company has put electric Cities Service, you might just economic protection for the mem­ this week from a Cities Service supply evidence of that. bership. tankerman who is not a mem­ When I first came on the dishwashers on all its ships, as well put the word "overtime" As agreed at the joint SIUber of the SIU reveals the tech­ CS tai\ker, the company un­ therefore doing away with the out of your vocabulary. They SUP welfare discussions, the nique employed in building up ion, the CTMA came into be­ Pantrynian^nd causing the Mess- simply laugh at you if you ask SUP was to spearhead the move, the. so-called membership of ing. At first the comf^ny didn't men to work ten and eleven about it. inasmuch as its contracts ex­ We, the crew on the SS C.TMA, the company-dominated push the issue and most of us hours a day without being paid pired on September 30 of tbi> overtime. %. , wish to thank the SIU year. The strategy adopted by thought it as a big joke. "union." for the splendid fight they are the SIU-SUP representatives met What you probably don't know But during the past few weeks ^ "Sign*up or else!" is the ul­ putting up in order to bring with success this week, when' is that these dishwashers are far there has been a kind of reign timatum delivered to CS tankerus into the "Brotherhood of the the SUP successfully concluded from being the best, and they of terror on Cijies Service ships: men by the company agents Sea." simply don't get the dishes clean. either pay six dollars and join • aboard the vessels. Thus the its negotiations for a new membership rolls of CTMA prove up or "your services are no About half of the dishes have .We realize that this is inevit­ agreement, which contains pro­ nothing more than the fact that longer- needed." This is certainly to be washed by hand after com­ able and we. will soon be able visions for the welfare plan. to act like free men. so many men have signed the both un-democratic and un-Am­ ing out of the washer. Under terms of the contract, company's pledge cards under erican. the employers will begin con­ The childish way the company duress. tributing orr January 1, 1950 the tries to tear down the SlU is sum of 25 cents for each man In a secret ballot, the company for each day worked to a wel­ would have virtually no support­ really quite amusing to the crew. This is proved by the fact that fare and security fund, "to be ers at all anywhere in the fleet, Oswald C. Stone, a Seafarer everyone on the ship except two collected, administered and ap­ as was proven in two NLRB since the inception of the Union plied in accordance with a Sup­ elections won overwhelmingly of the crew is strong for the in 1938 who served for many SIU and have signed pledge years as a Dispatcher in the plementary Agreement which by the SIU. the parties shall negotiate The text of the letter, which cards. Port of New York, died of a promptly after execution of this , CTMA FOUL-UP is on file in the SIU organizing heart ailment in Kings County agreement." department, foUows below^ The A few trips ago we had a Hospital, Brooklyn, on Nov. 24. names of the correspondent and CTMA organizer on board. Boy! He would have been 65 years SUP STRIKE VOTE the tanker and the port of .call What a fine example he was! old on Christmas Day. The SUP agreement with the have been deleted to safeguard He went ashore in Trinidad, operators was reached after ne­ Floral tributes were sent to the jobs of the entire crew. gotiations had been stalemated missed three watches and came Brother Stone's funeral from all and the union conducted a strike back to the ship gassed to the SIU ports in the Atlantic and vote, in which 97 percent of You have probably heard my gills. But was he fired? Oh, no, Gulf District. His body reposed those voting favored a walkout story quite a few times. I sign­ although , quite a few of my at the A.- Q. Martin Funeral to win their demands. ed on the Cities Service tanker, friends have been fired just, for Home in Brooklyn and was-bur­ Other provisions of the new SS , six months ago. having pro SIU ideas. ied on November 29 at Evergreen SUP agreement include liberal­ The company union has prom­ Cemetery. Since then I have learned quite ized conditions on certain penala lot about pities S^vice policy. ised us vacations, a raise in pay A seafaring man for most of ty-type cargoes, and also spells and last—but not least—^job se­ The first example of Cities his years, Brother Stone sailed out jobs .within the SUP's juris­ curity. Job security — what a as Steward aboard vessels that Service treatment came in diction to prevent any attempts while loading. During laugh! They have kept «one of once pliejj regularly up and down at raiding by Harry Bridges' the day we were loading at a their promises. the Atlantic coast but which dis­ CIO longshoremen. When you come to the sub­ appeared with the decline of indock and those of us who were OSWALD STONE At A&G Headquarters today, not on watch, could go ashore. ject of food, the grub on here tercoastal trade. Among these Union officials pointed up the But late in the afternoon we is almost as bad .as some of the were ships of the Eastern, Sa­ moved out in the stream and windjammers of , two centQries vannah, Old Dominion and Clyde New York Branch in March fact that "from here on in, 1944, a position he held untTl more and more attention wUl be tied up to a mooring buoy to ago., We have some bacon on Mallory lines. paid to the future security of the early part of this year. here that is over a. year old. load from a submarine hose. Born in the British West In­ Quiet and unassuming. Stone seamen. As long as I've been on here, Although we were there for dies, on Dec. 25, 1885, Stone'ob­ was weU-liked by the member­ The SIU has consistenl^y led twelve hours, bumboats came out I have never seen anyone eat tained United States citizenship ship and had a wide friendship the way in establishing top it. It is just cooked and thrown to take Us ashore. Fof some in his youth. wages and working conditions in throughout the Union. strange reason the Captain would over the side. He joined the SIU Atlantic A widower. Brother Stone, re­ the maritime industry. It will The last fresh meat we have not grant shore leave. Since then this has happened several times. had on board came on six months and Gulf District in the Port sided at the home of his daugh­ now push ahead to achieve the I need not go into the sub­ ago, and the Steward told me of New York on Nov. 19, 1938, ter, Mrs. Olive Bennett at 491 same success in setting up and Madison Street, Brooklyn. Two broadening welfare and other ject of what happens if you talk himself that it is the company's receiving Book No. 484. Brother Stone was el«ted to sons, Randolph B., and Knea- security benefits for the Ameri­ to the wrong persons about un­ policy to take on meat only can seamen." serve as a Dispatcher in the land C., also survive. ions or against the conditions. every six months. Cities Service Forcing Men Into Company Union Seafarers Mourns Oswald Stone �Page Two THE SEAFARERS Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS LOG i Friday, December 2, 1949 '^AHHands TumTo Hlf SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Midway Mark The democratic processes followed in the operation of our Union are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitu­ tion. One of the provisions of this important document gives every member the right to choose directly, by secret vote, the men whom he wishes to administer the affair of the Union during the coming year. Seafarers have the opportunity to exercise this pre­ cious right every 12 months, and every member who is interested in effectively participating in the administra tion of his Union should get out and vote—and vote for the candidates he thinks are the best qualified to protect our gains and to pursue a course that will provide even greater protection for the entire membership. How a member arrives at this decision and who his favored candidates for the Union posts are are his business. It's not how he votes that we are concerned with, rather we are interested in seeing that he accepts his responsi­ bilities as a member of a democratic organization. And, of course, one of-the first of these responsibilities is that .he take an active part in all Union activities, including the elections. That more and more Seafarers are becoming duly conscious of their obligations as members of a Union of seafaring men is indicated by the large numbers of men who have already cast ballots in the current elections. It is not unlikely, on the basis of the total registered so far, that a record vote will be cast. But the total vote should be large enough to show that every man who was physically able to get to the polling places did so and thus had his say. Right now we've just turned the half-way mark in the balloting for next year's officials of the A&G District. The last voting day is Dec. 31, which concludes the 60day period required by the Constitution. Those who haven't yet had their say owe it to themselves and their Brother members to vote before the deadline date. The ballot lists all the candidates who have offered to serve the Union and who have met the constitutional requirements. Polling places are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM in every Atlantic, and Gulf District port. Make it a point—you men who still have not attended to this matter—to head for the nearest Branch ^polling place—and vote! Now is the time! After Dec. 31, it will be too late. What Do You Think? m Elsewhere in this issue are invitations to the member­ ship to participate in the discussions on two topics cur­ rently of Union-wide interest. Because we're anxious for all hands to pitch into the debate centering around the compulsory vacation question, we're again soliciting opin­ ions, both pro and con, for publication in the LOG. Differences of opinion have also been expressed on the advisability of setting up a credit union, the structure and operation of which is explained on page 12. Members should air their views on this subject, top. A thorough discussion on both these topics before any definite action is taken is the best means of obtaining a thorough understanding of what's involved. Let's hear tvhat you think about them? Seafarers Members New In The Marine Hospitals BALTIMORE HOSPITAL W. H. POWELL W. L. AKINS R. B. PEARSON L. G. LARONDE L. E. HEALY C. TINGLE _ , N. TALA A. L; MASTERS E. LYNCH E. WATERMAN F. CHRISTY P. M. McCORKINGDALE H. LANIER E. IDELL J. M. BERGERIA J. HARRIS G. D. REGAN D. WILSON E. JOHNSTON J. YUKNAS E. L. GAME C. W. HENNIS F. KORVATIN E. F. PAUL C. GOODWYN P. E. DARROUGH R. A. GRAF W. J. KENNELLY i> iif tr NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS F. LANDRY H. LAGAN L. WILLIS L. LANG J. SMYTHE H. H. SCHULT-Z P."ROBERTS A. MAUFFRAY » F. CAILLOU|:T . v O. HOWELL, H. REMME -: J.APPLE J. GRANGER J. TASSIN C. BROWN - , ^ ' E. CHATTERTON H. PENTON , R. REED -SHAFFER J. H. MCELROY B. EANS W^M. ROBERTS A: LOPEZ T. DAILEY C. BERNARD T. CIESLAK tr iMOBILE HOSPITAL W. T. PRESLEY J. L. WEBB J. C. STEWART P. HENDERSON J. B. DIXON L. HOWARD R. FOSTER E. COLLINS F. SPRUILL TIM BURKE t. SAN FRANCISCO HOSP. JAMES HODO JAMES R. LEWIS WILLIE WATSON T. ISAKSEN J.> KEENAN RAFEL SALDANA X X SAVANNAH HOSPITAL R. W: CARROLLTON F. BRUGGNER XXX STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL H, E. LOGE HARRY R. JOHNSON JOHN tJLAS HENRY WATSON M. J. LliCAS ' J. F. GAMBLICH LARRY MOORE CHARLES H. HAWVER E. A. GREAUX - . NICKOLAS CORATTI JOHANN KALLASTE FRANK NEARING JOSEPH AREAS JOHN F. MARKEL T. F. ROZUM V. M, ESCOBAR M. C. GADDY G. P. KOSMAS JOSEPH P. JULIANO DUKE O'CONNOR GERALD DE MEO ROBERT L. CASTEUN JACK TURNER ANDREW AHLSTROM M. N. PETERSON PAUL COONE. MOSES MORRIS XXX BOSTON HOSPITAL W. J. BLAKELY H. NONGEZER R. BOLDUC E. COTREAU -^ J. VIERA F. ALASAVign VIC MILAZZO XXX NEPONSIT HOSPITAL WILLIAM PADGETT MATTHEW BRUNO JOSE DE JESUS J. M. LANCASTER R. E. LUFLIN ESTEBAN P. LOPEZ CHARLES L. MOATS PEDRO G. ORTIZ R. REDDEST R. A, RATCLIFF THOMAS WADSWORTH R. A. BLAKE L. BALLESTERO . JOHN T. EDWARDS iv f; E, FERRER I. H. FRENCH JOSEPH SPATJLDING JOSEPH SILLAK •vi LUIS TORRES •t\ L. TULL •rlJ FRED ZESIGER i M �fH^day, Decembar 2, 1949 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Commies, Trotskyites Put Boots To NMU It's pretty near assure -thirig that, if you let the commies and Tfotskyites , alone, they will - eventually convict themselves - as enemies of labor who are out for their -own political advan­ tage. The danger is, of course, that they will wreck the union in the process. , In the November 4th issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, we pre­ sented the story of the SUP Seattle Beef, where a handful of Trotskyites (the Socialist Work­ ers Partjr) spearheaded the at­ tempts of local malcontents, per­ formers and expelled members to put the SUP out of business. For a while, the membership did nothing—under a mistaken interpretation of "union democ­ racy"—while the Trotskyites and their cohorts stepped Up their disruption and anti-union activ­ ities. But when the membership did move in, it moved fast, and before long the Trotskyite "revolution'- was put down, AIDED BY CP We mentioned then that the Trotskyites were being aided on the outside by their sworn en­ emies, the Stalinist commies (there are^ no commies" in the SUP) in the form of money and propaganda. The article proved that the Stalinist commies and" the Trot­ skyite commies are two of a kind—no matter what they say about each other—the only dif­ ference being that the Stalinists run Russia and the communist international and the Trotskyites wish to hell that they did. We proved that these charact­ ers will always work"' together against their common enemies in the trade union movement—and these "enemies" are any noncommie union officials. The art­ icle cited the present working agreement between these two "bolshevik" parties in the fight against the leadei'ship of the National Maritim^ Union. Since then, things have been happening in the NMU, which The above carloon from the "West Coast Sailors" is the SUP's nose-thumbing answer to once again prove the dangers the most recent of the commie-like attempts at character assassination. At the present trial of of having anti-union power Harry Bridges for perjury, Vincent Hallinan (Bridges*, attorney) asked a prospective juror the groups within a union. following question: Curran and his gang, having "If it can be shown that witnesses who will testify here do so at the guidance and direction eliminated from most of the top of Harry Lundeberg and Dave Beck (of the West Coast Teamsters), and if we show that Harry offices of the NMU his once up­ Lundeberg has so sought the destruction of Harry Bridges that he has literally hired murderers on a time buddies, undertook to to kill him, would that influence your opiiuon?" complete the job and suspended the New York Agent and 13 Federal Judge George B. Harris quickly put an end to that type of vicious questioning. Lun­ Patrolmen and brought charges deberg immediately branded the personal attack upon himself as "psychopathic lies." and chal­ against them. 'Seeing the hand­ lenged Hallinan to call him as a witness, "so 1 can answer these charges." writing on the wall, the commies Sly insinuations of att^pted murder are, of course, among the mildest of commie attacks. and Trotskyites went into action. When the going gets tougher for them—and it is, every day—their personal attacks will get nastier and more vicious. It is a good thing that the American workingman has more sense MOB TAKES OVER than the commies give him credit for, because he has never faUen for their manufactured lies On Wednesday, November 16, and slander. But some day will be Judgment Day for the commies, and when it .comes...! the commies and Trotskyites led a mob of about 400 and in good old commie style took over the instituted a reign of terror. They rank and, file member, who was mies and Trotskyites—or those NMU Hall. threatened to beaf up the 12 not part of either side, was get­ miserable hate groups that build up racist and nationalist pre­ (Incidentally, not all these men girls in the accounting office, ting it in the neck as usual. judices for their own personal are commies or Trotskyites by and to throw the chief book­ SEE-SAW BATTLE gain—to remain in an organiza­ keeper out of the window. They a long shot. Many of them are At the present writing, the tion and disrupt. refused to allow the elected of­ honest men who, because of pro-administration gang is once It is important that the mem­ ficials to leave the building in the low ratio of jobs to mem­ more in control of the building, bership of a union maintains the the normal pursuit of union bership in the NMU, are taking out their resentment on the only business. They dumped Adi'ian but_^ the dumpings still go on. greatest vigilance against these ones they know whom to blame: Duffy, a vice-president and Jos­ The commies and Trotskyites threats to the security of their the officials. Others have been eph Moutal, a patrolman, send­ rushed into the "capitalist" courts union, and at the first sign of taken into the anti-administra­ ing them to the hospital, and and have applied for- injuctidns anti-union activity bring these tion camp by racist and national­ several other rank and file sea­ which would tie up the union characters before the' judgment funds and bring the machinery of the membership. istic propaganda of the two men. political groups. ^The commies, The other side, of course, re­ of the union to a complete stand­ Fortunately, the SIU is little both Stalinist and Trotskyites, taliated," and soon the red blood still. There is no doubt that Cur­ bothered by these forces. There have never hesitated to set one of the. commies and Trotskyites ran and his, men will win eventu­ are some malcontents, as in any race against another, or national mingled in the street with the ally, but it's a sure thing that organization, but the member­ ship has little respect for them. group against national group. not-so-red goi-e of the Curran the membership will lose. The NMU situation is a per­ The secret of this is not hard to "Divide and rule" is their slogan gi-oup. Meanwhile, of course, the NMU fect example of what will in­ find. These malcontents thrive on as much as it was Hitler's.) But to return to the "revolu­ was at a standstill. It could not evitably happen to an organiza­ hard times, on lack of jobs and tion": the commie-Trotskyite perform even the most routine tion which permits conspirator­ poor conditions. The A&G Dis­ mob took over the building and of union business. The ordinary ial political groups like the com­ trict several years ago limited the books of the Union to the number of jobs available to the membership and today a book­ man in the A&G District does not have to wait long for a job. His contracts are the best in the industry, giving him the best conditions and the highest wages on the waterfront. He is assured of representation at sign-ons and payoffs, to take care of his beefs and to see that the shipowners live up to all provisions of the contract. NO FRONT FUNDS His Union's money is not squandered on the many hun­ dreds of commie organizations and fronts. He knows that the Union will go down the line for him, and that is why he goes down the line for the Union. In an atmosphere like that it is understandable why there are no political groupings in the SIU. And why when they dare raise their head from the outside and try to inject themselves into SIU affairs, the membership ^ gives them a fast brush off. The SIU is now in a position which insures it relative easy sailing through the stormy seas now raging about the maritime industry. The solid backing and endorse­ ment of Union policy by the SIU membership guarantees the Un­ ion a future dedicated to ad­ vancing the - cause of the men aboard the ships. SIU DEMOCRACY Dissension within an organiza­ tion serves to advance no one except the enemies of labor. The SIU method of thrashing out problems at membership meet­ ings or through the ballot box is democracy in action. And no one can question the democracy of the SIU. However, once the will of the organization is shown, the Un­ ion's course is set. Bickering, haranging, power groups and splinter factions are not part of the SIU's make-up. Democracy is wonderful, but giving away to mob rule is death. It's suicide to put a gun in Vour enemy's hand. This the National Maritime "Un­ ion has done. Hiring Hail Inquiry Begins A fact-finding survey covering union hiring halls for unlicensed seagoing personnel is being con­ ducted by a staff of a Senate sub-committee on Labor-Manage­ ment Relations in preparation for the reconvening of Congress early next year, it became known recently. Bills specifically exempting the maritime industry from the Taft-Hartley ban on hiring halls were introduced in both houses at the last session by Represen­ tative John Lesinski of Michi­ gan and Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington, Demo­ crats, and are still in committee. Others in the subcommittee— Senators Claude Pepper of Flor­ ida, Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia and Hubert H. Humph­ rey of Minnesota, Democrats, and Robert A. Taft of Ohio, H. Alex­ ander Smith of New Jersey and Irving M. Ives of "New York, Republicans — have indicated a willingness to take up the prob­ lem when they return to Wash­ ington. ] �Page Four PR, Coastwise Runs Help Keep Mobile Going ^ THE SEAFARERS LOG REP. DOLLINGER LEARNS AgOVT ROTARY SHIPPING Friday. December 2, 1949 Port Wiimington Is Happy Ovor Good Shipping By E. B. TILLEY . By CAL TANNER WILMINGTON—We're mighty MOBILE—Since our last re­ happy over the pick-up. For the port, shipping has been prac­ last two weeks shipping has been tically at a standstill here, with good out here and we're hoping almost all the jobs confined to it will reihain so, at least until vessels on the Puerto Rican and Christmas. coastwise runs. During the tvvo-week period Ships paying off were the Anjust ended, we paid off the SS tinous, Maiden Victory, "Wild William Tilghman, Isthmian; the Ranger, Monarch of the Sea, SS Citrus Packer, Waterman; James W. Cullen, Wiiliam Gillis, and the SS Thomas Cresap, Isth­ all of Waterman, and the Polaris mian. and Cavalier of Alcoa. Of the All three of these ships reships paying off, three headed crewed and signed on for return for the lay-up fleet. These were voyages to the Far East and the the Maiden Victory, William Persian Gulf. However, the mem­ Gillis and the James W. Cullen. bership should know that the SIGN-ONS five Liberty ships that the Isth­ The sign-ons took place aboard mian Steamship Company had the Antinous, Wild Ranger, Mon­ on the pipe-line run are being arch of the Sea, all of which are tied up and put in the honeyard on continuous articles; the Alcoa on the East Coast. Polaris, which headed down to New York Congressman I^idor Dollinger accepts SIU's invitation to learn the facts abput TRANSIENT PORT the bauxite run, and the Mobilrotary shipping. At left is Dispatcher Paul Gonsorchik who answered Congressman's questions. ian, bound for Japan and Korea. With the tying up of these ships and the schedules on inTwo Alcoa ships, the Pilgrim tercoastals being changed around, and the Roamer, called in-trans­ this port will become a stopover it to wind up shipping activity for transients, unless we are for the two week period. lucky enough to get some new Seafarers making •' pay­ LAST TOUCHES runs. ments to Union' Patrolmen The major alterations on our We think it appropriate at By JOE ALGINA building here have been com­ and other authorized SIU this time to give thanks to the pleted and all that remains is representatives should make Tap Inn here in the Port of NEW YORK—Conditions in' cate or affidavits from five perthe cleaning up and minor certain the receipts they re­ Wilmington for the fine dinner the maritime industry being sons who know them and can touches here and there, such as that it served to all of our mem­ what they are, this port *has testify to the place where they ceive specify the account to tiling the deck and getting the bers on the beach on Thanksgiv­ been doing fairly well in ship­ were born and the approximate which the money is to be recreation gear up to the second ing Day —» and served free of date. ping activity. We're not getting deck. Then the Hall will be in credited. * charge. calls for jobs in the numbers When they have obtained this first-class shape. For example, receipts we'd like, but our organization data, they should take it to the And while on the holiday sub­ The membership in the Port appears to offer considerably Coast Guard and have new pa­ made for LOG donations ject, here are our very best of Mobile is urged to register so greater opportunities for em­ pers issued, properly showing should have SEAFARERS wishes to all the SIU members they will be eligible to vote in ployment to bookmen than any them to be US citizens. This is and officials for a Merry Christ­ LOG written clearly along­ the local elections next year. other outfit in the field. impo^nt and there is no excuse side the amount. The same mas and a Happy New 'Year. The deadline date for registra­ Getting down to payoffs, here for men born in this country 1 would also like to remind tion is Feb. 1. applies to receipts for dues, are the ships in that category carrying seamen's papers that the membership of our Union If any of the men want infor­ for the past two weeks: do not credit them with the fact. assessments, and other pay-" that we are in the midst of our mation on" this score they can ments. yearly elections, and this is the Beatrice, Puerto Rico, Suzanne, We're now in the middle of contact anyone in the Hall, where our annual elections, and all Careful attention to this time for those who haven't yet Angelina, Elizabeth, Evelyn, all the procedure for registration hands are reminded that the detail will enable Headquar­ voted to do so. The polls are of Bull Lines; Bessemer Victory, for eligibility in the city, county best time to cast their ballots, if open in all Halls from 8 AM to ters to keep its records acLa Salle, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and state elections will be ex­ Raphael Semmes, Waterman; they haven't already done so, is. "curate in crediting income 5 PM, so that fvery member plained gladly. now. Go -to the polling place in can get a cKance to cast his to the various accounts. The time has come when the Winthrop Marvin, Steel Maker, the nearest Branch and register, ballot. Steel Designer, Steel Scientist, vote of labor will play an im­ get your ballot and vote. portant part in the coming elec­ Steel Chemist and Queens Vic­ Voting is a privilege and a tions and it is very important tory, Isthmian. right, and you should take an to yourself and the Union that Also the Crysstar, Triton; The active part in designating the Cabins, Mathiasen, and the Seayou register and vote. officials who will serve your train Havana. By JIM DRAWDY Sign-ons took place aboard all Union in the coming year. SAVANNAH — Slow shipping R. C. Grimes, D. L. Martin, J. the Bull Line ships, in addition is the way we sum up the re­ E. Floyi^, R. Flagler, L. C. Cole, to the Steel Maker, Steel Direc­ port of business in this port for C. A. Gardner, W. J. Groover tor and Queens Victory, Isth­ and R. Hall. the bast two weeks. mian; Stony Creek, Mar Trade, Fortunately, a South Atlantic By BEN LAWSON and the Robin Tuxford. LOOK FOR THE LABEL! vessel arrived here for a payoff All payoffs and sign-ons were While we're talking about Un­ BOSTON — We haven't been fairly smooth, with only a few to keep things moving a bit. She ion members, here's a reminder able to crack the ice up here. minor beefs, which were settled was the SS Cape Race, and she to all hands: Ride union-operat­ By JAMES SHEEHAN Several vessels came into port satisfactorily. signed on again. Things were ed cabs, use union-operated laun­ during the past two weeks, but PHILADELPHIA — Shipping pretty smooth aboard this ship. dries, and don't forget to vote in There is a matter that should almost all were in-transit. be called to - the attention of has dropped below what it was In-transit ships came and the coming elections. The lone payoff was the Ann those members who got their a couple of weeks ago, with went, too. Among them were, the Proof that the SIU member-' Marie, Bull. There were some seaman's papers 10 or more years only a few payoffs and sign-ons SS Topa Topa, Waterman; SS ship doesn't go for performere overtime beefs in the Deck De­ ago and who did not present taking place during the twoJean, Bull; Greeley Victory, seems to be quite evident around partment and a few instances of birth certificates or similar doc­ week shipping period just ended. Watei-man, and the SS Alawai, this Hall, at least. Rarely do any shipping rule violations. The uments to the Coast Guard at There were only a few men also Waterman. gashounds show up anymore. If overtime beefs were settled okay, the time. on the beach here that were any drinking is being done, it's SMOKED UP and the violations resulted in Men who had their papers is­ broke when Thanksgiving Day sure taking place a good dis-" some charges being placed sued to them, without having rolled around, so the A&G Dis­ The Jean had a beef over the tance from here. against the offenders. shown documentary evidence of trict and jthe SUP in this port need for an exhaust fan in the Only two Seafarers are in the, That was approximately the birth, had their papers marked got together and tried to make galley. Stewards Department Savannah Marine Hospital this extent of shipping activity in with a question mark opposite the holiday pleasant for them. men say the smoke and soot is week. R. W. Carrollton and F. terrible because soft coal is used. the Beantown, and there's little the line on citizenship. This FEED ON Bruggner are the two hospital­ else to report. But despite this smoky situa­ means that these men are re­ Between' Ray Gates', William ized Brothers. Oh, yes, John (iFish) Rubery garded as aliens until they es­ Glick, SUP Agent Jerry Licht- tion, the Jean crew is very just got back from Japan, and tablish that they were born in 'man and myself we fed 25 men happy. They've got a new Skip­ The AFL Labor's League for he's rarin' to go again. this country. in a local restaurant. Then they per who is very obliging when Political Education in Savannah, Seven Seafarers are. currently It is therefore suggested that all came up to the A&G Hall it comes to getting'draws. And, is going all-ou< to get people to in the Boston Marine Hospital. men who were born in this where refreshments were served. of course, there's is still plenty register for the coming elections. These men are W, J. Blakely, country, but who did not have We had quite a few favorable of Tum and coke down in the The LLPE is doing the same in H. Nongezeri R. Bolduc, E. Cot- their seamen's papers marked comments on the behavior of Islands at the other end of the Jacksonville, where Senator Claude Pepper has been assured, reau, J. Viera, Frank Alasavich "US citizen," should act to our boys around here. The folks run. of the labor vote. He will be in, The Savannah beach has it§ and Vic Milazzo. straighten this out. in this area think our men are On the weather up here, all They can ^o so by either ob­ a swell bunch of fellows, a bit complements of Seafarers at the that town on Dec. 12, the. date we can say is "Wait a minute!" taining a copy of their birth cer­ of news I'm sure everyone of j present time and they're waiting on which, officers of the LLPE. for jobs—what else? There are will be elected. Anything is likely to happen. tificate, or a baptismal certifi- us is glad to hear. New York Can't Make A Squawk: Shipping Is Pretty Fair There Far The Records Shipping Shws h Pwt SnvanmA Shipping, Weather Are Besten Headaches PbHadelpiiia Throws Thanksgiving Feed For Men On Beach I �Friday, December 2, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Five LOG SS Puerto Rioo Crew Puts Out Own Paper An example for all SIU ships which have the facilities is the shipboard paper put out by the crew of the SS Puerto Rico, the Bull Lines cruise ship. Called the "Advocate." this newsy little sheet (not so little at that: the latest issue had 6 mimeographed pages) gives the crew the latest maritime news (through the cooperation of Sparks), shipboard gossip eind news, poetry a,nd educational articles. The "Advocate" is staffed by the following crewmembers: Kenneth Eckholm, editor; Hilda Revesz. associate editor; Jim Colder, managing editor; Stanley Hawkins, executive editor;. James DuBose, art and poetry editor; Eddie Gladzer, director of publications; Eddie K. Mooney. Tiny Mease, and Nick Wuchina are the editorial staff members. We take the extreme pleasure of reproducing some of the items that appeared in the latest issue of the "Advocate." Coast Guard Fight To Continue By EDDIE X. MOONEY Ship's Delegate This trip has been instrumental in showing us how interested our Union is in na­ tional and local politics, and how interested politicians are in our Union as an organiza­ tion. Some of us wonder why the Union has taken definite stands in politics, as not so very long ago it was the policy of the Union to have nothing to do with it. The reasons for this are obvious, when one realizes the tangibility of government sanctions, pro and con, over our way of life. When a bill-was introduced in The House of Representatives for postwar rights for the men of the merchant marine who sailed during the war, it met with a great deal of opposition. Instrumental in this opposition were powerful political organizations such as the American Legion. Consequently the bill was placed in committee, after being read on the House floor On introduction, and without ever being debated on the floor of the House, died a natural death when that session of Congress ended. At that time our organization* ^ ; was playing a hands-off policy with national politics, arid we did little to protect that issue. Other issues came up: the Taft-Hartley Act which was an instrument to break all - unions; the Hoffman Bill which would have given all the Marshall Plan cargo to foreign flag vessels and laid our merchant fleet in the boneyards; the action to revoke the right of the merchant sea­ men to file suit for injuries as outlined in the Jones Act of 1920; and the attempts of the Coast Guard and other govern­ ment bureaus to damage us. FIGHTING REPLY If the SIU had sat back and allowed these men and brganiza. tions to fulfill their promises, and see through ideas without fighting the issues tooth and nail, it is easy to see that we would have no Union, no rights, no jobs and would have been placed in a position of virtual job enslavement, such as seamen bave not experienced since Brit­ ish impressment. . ' So you see, when the Union asks you to contact our Senators and Representatives, as individ­ uals, on important maritime is­ sues it is your duty and respon­ sibility to do just that, Let's not forget the lesson of the Seamen's BiU of Rights. Ever since the early days of the# war, when the Coast Guard Hearing Units were given au­ thority over the lives and actions of the seamen by reason of the "War Emergency" excuse, the SIU has fought hard against that control. But, while we were battling against these Hearing Units and the. dictatorial control being ex­ ercised, the NMU was playing "post office" and "spin the bottle" with the Hooligan Navy, and encouraging them to hogtie the seamen so that they could hardly call their lives their own. Don't misunderstand us, we believe in giving credit where credit is due. We give all due credit to the Coast Guard for their war . record and their peace­ time work of patrolling the sea lanes. Our beef was—and is—against the Hearing Units specifically and those Brass Hats who wanted to see the seamen as another branch of the Armed Forces. To prove the NMU's friendli­ ness for the Coast Guard, we quote from the minutes of their 1945 convention: "In the en­ forcement of wartime discipline, the Coast Guard has established an advanced and liberal record, as against the injustices imposed CONGRESSMEN VIEW SIU FILMS by the Department of Commerce during peace. "We pledge to continue the friendly cooperation between our union and the Coast Guard for... a safe and efficient post­ war merchant marine." Contrast the finky NMU stand on the Coast Guard with the militant position of the SIU in our battle against Coast Guard regimentation of seamen. We left no doubt as to our position with such articles in the SEAFARERS LOG. We will fight against the Coast Guard until all forms of that control are finally removed from the lives of American seamen. American seamen must be free from dictatorship of all kinds. Corsair, Dei Mar Hail Advocate' Editor SS Puerto Rico "Advocate" Dear Sir and Brother: Received the copy of the SS Puerto Rico ship's newspaper and posted same on the crew bulle­ tin board of this vessel. Nearly every one on here has read the paper and the com­ ments are all in praise of your paper. On behalf of the crew of this vessel let me convey their thanks for your sending us this paper, and wish you all of the best in your future handling of the paper. Many thanks for the paper. By direction of the crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair. Fraternally yours, Leroy Clarke Ship's Delegate % On the agenda of a recent Union meeting aboard the SS Puerto Rico attended by members of the Hguse Education and Labor Committee was the showing of the SIU films, "This Is The SIU." and "Battle of Wall Street." Committee members shown watching the Union movies aloi^ with Seafarers in photo above are Congressmen John Lesiniski of Michigan, committee chairman; Carroll D. Kearns of Penn­ sylvania; Charles HoweU of New Jersey; Augustine B. Kelley of Pennsylvania. Harold Velde of Illinois. John Forsythe. committee counseL and Walter Masoiv AFL legislative representative. The committee was aboard the Bull Lines ship en route tp Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for a study of labor conditions there. " -Photo by Jim Colder % Sf Editor SS Puerto Rico "Advocate" Dear Sir and Brother: This is to acknowledge that the SS Del Mar has received your first, two editions. On be­ half of the crew and myself, I would like to take this oppor­ tunity to say that the "Advocate" is a wonderful idea, a newspaper comparable only to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. It is unique among SIU fleets. It shows our whole Union membership the spirit of union­ ism aboard the SS Puerto Rico. 1 hope the "Advocate" will grow and its idea and principles spread to other SIU ships. If it meets with the response that it had aboard this ship its future is assured. Yours for a bigger and better "Advocate." Harold Tennant Ship's Delegate i �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 2. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES Grain Barge Is Beached After Collision With SS Coral Sea In Mississippi River NEWS THEIR SHIP CRASHES WITH BARGE A grain laden barge had to be beached after colliding with the Seafarer-manned SS Coral Sea in the Mississippi River off Napoleon, Avenue in New Orleans on Armis­ tice Day, Al De Forest, Steward on the SIU ship, informed the LOG this week. There • 4 SEAFARING ARTIST "'were no casuakies on either vessel. The mishap was blam­ ed on poor visibility caused by drifting patches of fog. MOVING SLOWLY Both the Coral Sea and the barge, which was being towed along with two oil barges, were moving slowly when the collis­ ion occured. Only slight damage was sustained by the Coral Sea, but the grain barge didn't fare so well. It began to sink imme­ diately after the crash and a tug towed the crippled craft toward the west side of the river. Stewards Department men who were aboard the Coral The barge was beached neiir Sea when it collided'with a barge in the Mississippi River on Gretna, which lies opposite New Armistice Day. Front row, left to right: Scotty McMenerny. Orleans. Baker; Red Fitzsimmons, Utility; Walter Dashinsky, MM. Rear: Following the collision, the Gene Gatmaitan, BR; Bob Wallace, 3rd Cook, and Al De Coral Sea continued to the cot­ Forest, Steward. ton warehouse at the foot of Napoleon Avenue, where it was to be loaded with a cargo of cotton. EARLY MORN CRASH According to witnesses, who placed the time of the crash at Gerald William Beardsley, who would have celebrated 7:45 AM, the Coral Sea, inbound his fourth year as a Seafarer on Dec. 13, was fatally in­ from Baltimore, was moving up jured in a fall aboard the SS-t the Mississippi and the tow was Seatrain Havana in Texas City A native of Finlay, Ohio, Bro­ heading downstream. on Nov. 16. ther Beardsley was born on Feb. The rest of the tow, operated Beardsley, a member of the 5, 1901. He joined the SIU's At­ by the Butcher and Alford Tow­ Seatrain Havana's Stewards De­ lantic and Gulf District in the ing Company of Houston, pro­ partment, fell from the vessel's Port of New York on December ceeded to the" Harvey Canal. top deck to the bottom of a hold, 13, 1945, where he received Book The Coral Sea is owned and it was reported to the LOG. No. 48182. operated by the Coral Steamship The late Seafarer signed on Records in the SIU Headquar­ Company of New York. the Seatrain ship on Nov. 2. ters listed him as a Second Cook. G.W. Beardsley Dies In Fall Aboard, SS Seatrain Havana Tex Boillin and one of his recent paintings. Tex Boillin may have the sea watch partner on the Allegheny in his blood, but it's easy to see Victory. that painting is closest to his A Gunner's Mate, Second heart. The youthful AB, who Class, in the Navy during the hails from Houston, says he's go­ recent war, Tex has been sailing ing to keep on plugging away on merchant ships off and on with brushes and canvas until since his discharge. He spends a he can break into art work, pre­ good deal of his time off aboard ferably illustrations. ship recording his impressions Tex broke out a couple of his of seafaring life. vivid watercolors of life at sea Boillin attended Pratt Institute in the LOG office the other day, in New York and plans to re­ but not until he had practically sume his art studies next fall. been dragged up by John Par­ Meanwhile, he will keep on sons, OS, who was Boillin's sailing. Voice Of OLe Sea by "SALTY DICK" Frenchy Michelet and Uncle Otto are both on the beach and trying to ship out together.... Bob Williams has switched to the Black Gang and he wants to head south. He's troubled by a rash that keeps him scratching overtime J. P. Shuler is on the high seas aboard the Del Oro. He's the Steward The "Count of Bourbon Street" is none other than Boujeoues, the Waiter. George Noles is back in New Orleans after having been drydocked in Venezuela, where he sustained a head injury.... Two beautiful butterfly trays have been given to the New Orleans Hall by the crew of the Del Norte.... Fred Schr.oeder is in the electrical business in New Orleans and is making out pretty well. Joe Seaver and his assistant, Frank Ploppert, were the official photographers at the opening of Jack Parker's "Sea Hawk." Chief Steward Powers sent flowers and his best wishes for success.... Eddie Westphal took a job on the Corsair but I know his heart is in New Orleans. The beautiful green convertible Buick you -see near Poydras Street belongs to Frank Fernandez, probably better known as Mr. Johnson. Jesse Cerda is heading for Genoa and glad of it Heard that Don Strong is up in a Canadian hospital and may have to remain there for one year Speaking of patients. Red Honeycutt is in the New Orleans Marine Hospital for a spinal operation. He'll probably remain there until Dec. 15.... The rumor about Bill Champlin trying to get the peanut concession at the New Orleans Mardi Gras is not true. That rumor fbrced him to leave town. Operation At Sea Saves Noonday Man's Eye An emergency operation performed aboard an Army transport ^t sea was credi­ ted with having saved the eyesight of Seafarer Pete Melish, Deck Maintenance, on the SS Noonday. Two pieces of steel were removed from Melish's left eye, after he had been transferred in a lifeboat tog^.. the transport. tion was necessary, the Captain A communication from the radioed for aid. Noonday received this week said Fortunately, the transport R. that the Captain and the Mate M. Blatchford was only a few tried desperately to remove the miles away and she answered steel fragments from Melish's the call immediately. A lifeboat eye. As soon as it became ob­ was lowered from the Noonday vious that skilled surgical atten- and Melish was taken to the Lifeboat zelurns to Noonday from army transport, where Pete Melish (arrow) had two steel fragments removed from his left Blatchford, where the operation was performed in the ship's hospital. It took the ship's doctor 45 minutes to extract the steel par­ ticles from Melish's eye. The Noonday communication, signed "Burhead," praised *he doctor for his skill. While the Noonday's lifeboat lay alongside the transport, the Army men served the Seafarers crew with coffee. Burhead said the Noonday crew deeply appreciated the ef­ forts of Captain Samuels and Chief Mate Hansen, of the Noon­ day, and of the "boys, officers and doc-of the transport for look­ ing out for our men." HEADS FOR BREMEN As soon as the lifeboat return­ ed, the Noonday resumed her voyage to Bremen. Leaving Bremen, she headed for Bremerhaven, where she tied up along­ side the SS Maiden Creek, a vic­ tim of a recent encounter with a floating mine. The Maiden , Creek's cargo was transferred to the Noonday. The report said the Maiden Creek was expected to remain in Bremerhaven for two months while the mine-inflicted damage was repaired. �I,'. THE |?riday« December 2, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings beefs settled before payoff. CAPE ^ MOHICAN. Oct. 2 —J. —-Everything reported running Sellers, Chairman; Mel Brown. smoothly in the three depart­ Secretary. Ship's Delegate re­ ments. Sir Charles Oppenheimer ported that Deck Department of.-Tv^e isooelected Engine Department Del­ foc'sles have been painted and egate by acclamation. Joseph D. ihat Black Gang's will be taken McPhee. Deck Delegate, and care of soon. Steward announced August Fahrner, Ship's Dele­ that more rice and black-eyed 1 • 1, gate. Brothers Johnes and Sir peas will be served in the fu­ Charles will conduct one educa­ ture to. comply with wisljes bf tion meeting a week when Deck several Brothers. Bosun inform­ Department is not working over­ ed Brothers that writing tables time. Several matters of ship­ requested for foc'sles will be •in­ board interest' were discussed stalled when ship returns to OP JOft • under Good and Welfare,, with Puerto Rico. Wipers who recent­ meeting adjourning at 7 PM. ly repaired washing machine re­ DEL SUD. Oct. 30 — Keith ported that trouble resulted from Winsley. Chairman; John D. McA A * TRINITY, Oct. 23—J. B. Baroverloading and warned Brothers Lemore. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ nett. Chairman; Peter Piascik, to avoid this in future. gate reported on loggings. Mo­ Secretary. No beefs in depart­ 4 tion carried to accept agenda ments. Ship's Delegate sent let­ ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Cel. S— presented and to use it- at all ter to men who missed ship, no­ ..L. Keyes, Chairmart; J. J. De future shipboard meetings inas­ tifying them when we would ar­ Vito, Secretary. Delegates made much as it suits needs and is rive in Providence so they .could their reports. Motion carried to drawn from Robert's Rules of have draw list made up by each Order. Deck Delegate reported pick up their gear: He also spoke department delegate. Motion car­ that one man had been fined with Captain about repairs and ried to let the elected delegates and that there were 25 hours was assured that those not taken and the Patrolman settle the disputed overtime in his depart­ care of at this date would be beefs without interference from ment. Engine Delegate said that attended to as soon as possible. the members. Meeting with Pa­ all donations had been turned Vote of thanks given to Stew­ trolman to be held to get Chief over to ship's treasurer, and that ards Department for efforts in Mate straightened out on work­ 46 % hours were being disputed satisfactorily feeding and serv­ ing the crew. A special vote of ing rules and agreement. in Black Gang. Steward's. Dele­ thanks was given to Second gates also reported. All reports Cook and Baker for his untiring were approved. Financial and efforts in helping to make this Auditing committees' reports voyage a pleasant one. were approved. Motion carried to 4> 4> $ elect Emil Hereck chairman of DEL NORTE. Oct. 30—Branrecreation committee. Motion de­ nan. Chairman; Bradley, Secre­ feated which would have return­ tary. Minutes of previous meet­ 4, 4. ed room now used by Electri­ There are about 23 shopping and shipping days til good old JULESBERG, Oct. 22 — Joe cians to reefer engineer. Motions ing read and approved, and mo­ Merry Christmas. No doubt most Brothers are expecting shipping Penner, Chairman; V. Meyer. also carried to turn $50 over to tion carried to .print sufficient before Christmas out of New York to be darn good Any day Secretary. No disputes existing chairman of recreation commit­ copies to post in all lounges. can be Father's Day and so it is to a few Brothers. Down there In any of the departments. Ship's tee for purchase of equipment, Ship's Delegate reported that bal­ in good old New Orleans congratulations are in order to Brother ance of repairs would be taken Delegate to see Captqin about and to incorporate washing ma­ getting new screens for ports. chine fund with that of ship's care of on next trip. He re­ James "Sloppy" Creel who became a proud "poppa" of a baby quested full cooperation of all boy. The best of everything to Brother Creel, the wife and baby. Motion carried to have man im­ fund. department delegates in settling ... And now up here in New York (where a container of coffee mediately discharged in next port minor shipboard squawks and costs twenty cents) Brother Henry Bonk is smiling like he never if he does not stand watch ex­ beefs • before vessel arrived in smiled before. We don't blame him. He's a proud daddy of a cept for medical reasons. GenNew Orleans. He explained to baby boy—weighing 9 lbs. % ounces. Well, the best of everything er^ discussion on keeping mess-, to all, Henry That well-known ambassador of good will and new crewmembers that depart­ hall clean. Each watch is to see good unionism, Charles Oppenheimer, dropped in for a visit. ments rotate in assisting Electri­ that hall is left clean before be­ cian in setting up and stowing Charlie, who is Engine Delegate aboard the Canton Victory and ing relieved. One minute of sil­ movie gear at shipboard show­ constantly doing as much as he can for the educational program ence in memory of , departed ings. Ship's Treasurer reported in shipboard hieetings, has already finished writing hundreds of Brothers. % % % that $104.49 was in ship's fund Christmas cards to shipmates and hospitalized brothers wishing ALCOA CORSAIR, Oct. 23— 4, i S; SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. R. E. Slough. Chairman; L. and that $45.60 had been ex­ them a cheerful holiday, swift recovery and smooth sailing. The Oct. 25—A. Sistrunk, Chairman; Clarke. Secretary. Delegates and pended for athletic equipment, same to you, Charlie, indeed. AAA H. V. Newberry, Secretary. Treasurer of ship's fund made leaving balance of $58.89. Report From a letter we are informed that Brother Gordon Peck Ship's Delegate reported that their reports, which were ap­ accepted. Brother De Dominicis of Washington is on the Japanese shuttle-run with the SS every man, except the four to proved. Motion carried to ac­ reported on condition of athletic gear and asked all ball players Afoundria.. •. Now that Gerald O'Rourke grabbed a ship his eight "watch, is to receive two cept Treasurer's resignation and to meet with him during com­ shipmate Frank Brown will no doubt be grabbing the first hours overtime for late sailing to hold new election. Motion car­ ing week so team could be or­ one he can.... About a month ago three oldtimers dropped in from Texas. Every man is to ried to elect Clarke by acclama­ ganized to play in Buenos Aires. off their ship. There was Foster Grant, after some recent hospi­ see the Patrolman at the payoff. tion. Motion defeated 22 to 8 talization, and E. L. Bates and D. D. Storey. Smooth sailing No beefs ^were reported by the to have duties of Treasurer's post to you Brothers.... Now that we know there were some swell department delegates. Motion by performed by the Ship's Dele­ musical sessions aboard the SS Colabee with six brothers John Jellette that a man desir­ gate. Under Good and Welfare, playing harmonicas and four guitars banging away we are ing to take a trip off for vaca­ it was suggested that stores be anxious to know the names of these sea-going musicians. tion, or other reason, be permit­ checked before sailing and that AAA ted to do so and that upon his drinking fountain and messrooms AAA Congratulations to Brother Wilbur Dickey—who happens to be return, he be reinstated in his be kept clean, with everyone co­ DEL VALLE, Oct. 23—Barllett, job, with relief to get credit on operating. Chairman; Ryan, Secretary. No a stamp collector with an amazingly descriptive knowledge of the his shipping date. Motion rec­ beefs in Deck or Engine Depart­ history of any stamp. Right now Brother Dickey is anxiously t i, i, ommended that this be referred DEL ORG. Oct. 16—Dick Hunt. ment. Stewards Department beef waiting to sail to Bremen, Germany, to marry the girl in whose to a Shipping Rules Committee Chairman; Tex Gillespie. Secre­ about garbage was referred to home he found, while visiting her parents, the latest copy of— and if approved to be voted upon tary. Few minor beefs have been Good and Welfare. J. A. Wilkie yes, indeed, you guessed it—our SEAFARER'S LOG. The reason by the membership. squared away and repair list elected Ship's Delegate. Bartlett the LOG was there is because her brother is a seaman and re­ is to be typed up, Ship's Dele­ reported washing machine cost, quested to be placed on the mailing list for our newspaper. This Has anybody aboard ship played gate reported. Deck Department $76.05, including transportation seafaring world is small indeed reported few hours of disputed and that $21.95 was now on hand that new card game called Canasta? Is there any Brother who has overtime, other departments in ship's fimd. Communication been fortimate enough to have sailed into New York and have okay. Motion (by Gillespie) car­ from Fort Stanton tabled for seen some successful play called "South Pacific."... Thanks to ried calling for thorough check further clarification. Letter sent Brother T. Andy Anderson and Tex his pal for the poem they BIENVILLE. Oct^ 14 —Noble. of lifeboat equipment as most of to Headquarters and New Or­ wrote praising our column. They also mentioned Louis Azrel of Chairman; Brady, Secretary. it is in need of repair or re­ leans in regard to crewmember Baltimore. Is he a Walter Winchell, too? 4. 4* 4* Brother Slilley elected Ship's placement. Clyde Lewelyn sug­ who left ship owing large sums The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the Delegate. Delegates' reports read gested that Ship's Delegate check of money to his shipmates, and homes of the following Brothers: Frank Guitson of New York. and approved. Motion by Dro- with Patrolman about clarifica­ who also took minutes of pre­ James Moore of Georgia, D. S. Hair of South Carolina, Thomas lak. seconded by John Prescolt. tion of draws for men who have vious meetings and all communi­ Keyser .of Alabama, Philip Archilles of Massachusetts, Leonard carried recommending that all allotment. Suggested that loud­ cations with him. Under Good Spivey of Maryland, Raymond Frye of California, Jack Gridley repairs be completed before ship speaker for radio be returned and Welfare, the garbage situa­ of California, Thomas Gower of Virginia, Otis Canada of tion was discussed and • a settle­ leaves port. Discussion on the to the crew messroom.Virginia, S. W. Lind of Massachusetts, John Newman of Cali­ ment of the dispute made. Letter purchase of a washing machine, A A t fornia, Joseph Wendt of Florida, Frank Wesley of Florida, CANTON VICTORY, Oct. 24— to be sent to Headquarters ap­ with several speakers suggesting George Richley of New York, L. Kristiajisen of Georgia. methods for collecting the neces­ H. E. Martin, Chturman; Sir proving appointment of commit­ William Meagher of New York, Carl Jackson of New York, sary funds. Suggested that Dele­ Charles Oppenheimer, Secretary. tee to investigate establishment Martin Nilsson of California, Frank Schumacher of Connecticut. gates go to the Union Hall to Previous minutes read and ap­ of sailors' home. Next meeting to Patrick Delaney of Maryland, Charles Frey of Louisiana, Odis get a supply of agreements and proved. Repair list. Ship's Dele­ be held on the last Sunday of Dedeaux of Alabama, Edward Pritchard of California. gate advised all hands to have the month at 1 PM. Union literature. -i:: <5^ r; W h msil �THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Friday, DecenU>«r 2, 1949 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS He's Soft On The Old 'Hog' Cause She Done Him Right To the Editor: Reminiscing about death isn't very pleasant, but in a manner of speaking, "she" is still alive in my eyes. In many cases, first impres­ sions are lasting and I assure you that this impression is an excellent example. "She" was my first berth the "mother" of all my voyages. •There were times when "she" was gentle and kind, and at times, severe and punishing. But as all mothers do, "she" brings you home safely with protection and that feeling of security. We sailed on—of all days— Friday, the 13th of Januarydestination unknown. The first four days we were blessed with perfect weather, but on the fifth day a storm hit us, breaking the convoy into all directions. HALTED Just as the storm blew itself out our tubs started to leak, causing us to stop engines. It • took us about six hours to re­ pair and put under way again. By this time we had missed rendezvous and started to re­ ceive messages of sub attacks on the remainder of our convoy. The famous City of Flint was one of the ships sunk. On the third day of being alone, we were going half speed, quarter speed and stop. We spotted another lone vessel, the SS Pinkerton. It was decided that the two ships would make the rest of the voy­ age together. Two days later our tubs be­ gan leaking again. The Pinkerton went on alone. The next day we heard a distress call from the Pinkerton. She was sunk that night. Our Skipper changed our course, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. We reached Safi ahead of what was left of the convoy. From Safi we proceeded to Glasgow and picked up a cargo of Scotch and brought it to Pier K, Weehawken, N.J., with the usual experiences. SEES HER AGAIN If my memory for dates doesn't fail me, it was in October' 1946 that my wife and I were at­ tending the local movie theatre when the newsreel flashed on the screen. One of the items startled me, for there, before my very eyes, was my ship the Alcoa Banner bein^ towed out to sea loaded with enemy poison gases. Then right in front of my eyes I saw her sunk with shells from one of our country's war­ ships. I assure you that it took quite a few hits to put her to rest in a glory comparable to any of the deaths of the more publicized warships. Without shame, but with a swelling of pride I am proud to state that tears forced their way to my eyes and a lump in my throat—about the size of Gibral­ tar—emerged. In my heart, in my mind, my "she" isn't dead, but is just tak­ ing .a well-deserved rest in the quiet depths of the seas that she once so freely sailed. In the memories of her many crews, she wUl return again' and again to relive her past. By way of closing these lines, I wish to say "Good-night to you, SS Alcoa Banner. Rest well, my Hog." BUI Hanold Plush Shipbuilder's Tears Wasted On This Union Man To the Editor: "Decline in Shipping," says the lubberly Herald Tribune and goes on to blame the seamen for their 40 hour week. The exshipbuilder, who wrote the let­ ter printed im the paper, would want us to return to the "good old days," to the 98-hour week, to the 14-hour day, to the dog watches at sea. Meantime what will he do? He'll build ships. Yes. He'll ap­ pear at his office at 10 AM; he'll sit at his desk till noon, then go out for his lunch till two, drinking cocktails; and, return­ ing to his office for a couple of hours, will disappear, at 4 PM. Thus, from Monday till Fri­ day, he'll work (like hell) build• ing ships and putting in 20 hours a week at a salary of $20,000 a year. Then, at the launching of the ship, his wife or private secretary, the sponsors, will re­ ceive a gift, a wrist watch stud­ ded with diamonds and worth at least $3,000. Not so long ago—^in 1917—I as Chief Mate of US bark Callao, ABOARD THE SS TWIN FALLS VICTORY at $125.00 a month, had to work the ship and do navigation. The captain (Mont Eton) being.hard of hearing, I had to run the bark at sea working on deck from 16 to 18 hours a day un­ der the dog-watch system. The men, the crew, toiled by day and, standing watch at night, fought against falling asleep on their feet. Where was the exshipbuilder then? In the last war, when I was Master of the Liberty ship, Al­ exander R. Shepherd, I, together with crew, saved the vessel and her cargo valued at $3,000,000, without even a "thank you" from the Maritime Commissioffr Where was the ex-shipbuilder then? Featherbedding himself, perhaps. Today, we need a merchant marine, do or die. But we don't need to turn the clock back because of the need. It won't be long now when our men in dungarees will have to stand watch at sea, attentive and ser­ ious. H. J. Peterson On deck as the Isthmian ship passed through the Panama Canal are Stewards Department members, (left to right) A1 'Heurris, 3rd Cook: Edward Baeron, MM; Mike Delaney? - UtiL; and W. J. Walsh, Steward. . This photo and' rest in group were taken by Twin Falls Chief Electrician Merwyn E. Wat­ son. He says two men shown above—M. E. Watson and Ernest Mett4, both Electricians— were paying passengers on ship. Beyer Runs Afoul Of 'Moon Again To the Editor: The biggest blowup of the Moon I have ever seen happen­ ed once upon a time, when Moopi Kouns was the proud owner of an overcoat (first and last). The-coat was long and green^ It looked something like a' doz­ en flour sacks that had been sewed together. And it seemed that like the doggone thing grew a little each year. Here's the Deck Gang. From left to right, seated, are Jack So one day Moon told me to MitcheU, DM; Jacfc Mauer, OS; M. Hansen, AB; BUI MUlison, stop at the tailors on my v^ay Bosun; Karl Hellman, AB; Harry Mauren, OS. Standing: Gerald home and get two inches off Dwyer, AB; A. Swenson, DM; Russell Slagle, OS; Stanton the coat. The next day I stopped Sowa, Wiper; James McLinden, AB; VirgU Caudell. DM. and by the tailor shop, picked up Jean Conrad, AB. the garment and brought it home to Moon. He unwrapped it immediately and tried it on. Then all hell broke loose. Boy, oh boy, did he rave. It seemed that somebody made a mistake. No spoon, no knife, no fork, and To the Editor: Instead of taking off two inches, they took off 22 inches. Read and take heed, as this no coffee. Percy Beyer Wake up Brothers, ^do your article pertains to you, your (Ed. Note: Are you sure home, your job, your family, and bit. Vote right, do right, don't you told the tailor to take off your security. In order to pro­ get drunk, and be right. two inches, Percy?) William J. McKay tect all of these, it is advisable to do some deep and serious thinking. For instance, when voting, a vote for the honest experienced candidate, regard­ less of whether it be a xmion or government election, is the building of a bigger and better By BOOK NO. 34568 foundation. A strong foundation can carry more weight in that it Are you an active member, prevents selfish political big-shots who pass laws that permit our The kind that's liked so well, ships to sail the seas under for­ Or are you just contented eign flags. Such cases not only With the emblem on your lapel? take our jobs, they take away Do you attend the meetings our dollars as well. Voting- is a valuable privilege. And mingle with the flock. Millions of people in other coun­ Or do you stay on board* tries are begging, wishing, and And criticize and knock? hoping for these wonderful pri­ Do you take an active part vileges we aU have here in the good old U.S.A. To help the work along. Or are you satisfied to be On the ether hand, by doing justice in all our xmdertakings • y.\. Like those that "just belong?" we not only help- build good Do you ever make suggestions minds, but likewise build a big­ To the officers you pick. ger and better Union. Or do you leave the work to a few y In writing this I can't help but And then talk about "that clique?" ) think back 42 years. A deck hand's working hours were four Come to the meetings always j hours on, four hours off, day And help with hand and heart, in day out, Sundays included for Don't be just a member$25 a month. No grub to speak Take an active part! of, only a dish pan of rot-gut. Take Balloting Seriously, Is Advice Of SIU Oldtimer Log-A-Rhythms WHEN IT'S MEETING NIGHT IN PORT V. v., �Piiday/ December 2, 1949 Crew Of OS Ship Is 90% B'or SIUl Graven Declares TBE SE A FARE RS LOG Page Nine Should VuiatiMS Be. Comf^ory? Father Of Five Advocates Compulsory Vacation Rule Judging by the letters coining to the LOG and the motions being offered at Union meetings asea and ashore, there is a growing interest in the question of whether or hot men who have sailed continuously aboard one vessel should be required to accept their vacation pay, to which they are entitled under Union contract, and get off the ship. Although no tab has been kept, opinions expressed have been almost/ evenly divided. However^ issues involving changes in the shipping rules can only be resolved through the medium of a union-wide referendum ballot, as per Constitution. Because of the far-reaching effect of any decision which may be made, the Union heu: recommended that ample time and opportunity be allowed all hands for thorough discussion and understanding of the entire question. The LOG. therefore, welcomes letters of opinion from the membership on both sides of the question for publication on these pages. in good standing my little blue book will take care of my wife Just a few lines in regard to and kids, as long as I'm able to 'To ihe Editor: the letter from the Seafarers breathe that fresh salt air. wife who wrote to the LOG in In regard to the Cities Serv­ Any man who treasures a book opposition to compulsory vaca­ in the SIU need never stay on ice matter you are printing, tions. here's something I would like to the beach longer than two First . let me state that her weeks, unless he is waiting for contribute, if I may. reasons are sound, but I would some particular ship or job. And I just got off the SS Paoli like to clarify her suggestions. when a man stays on a single here in Charleston on Saturday. I am a married man with a wife ship one year and hasn't been She is on" her way to San Pe­ and five children, ranging in able to save up enough money dro, Calif. The reason is the same' ages from six to 17 years. I have to provide for his wife and fam­ as you have heard so many been a member of the SIU since ily (especially when he gets two times: "incompetency." May 1942. The Chief Engineer on the weeks vacation pay to start him I have shipped in all depart­ off), while he is on the beach— Paoli was the bull. He didn't let ments and as of now am per­ well. Brothers, there must be a anyone say anything. If you manently entrenched in the leak somewhere. would try to suggest • anything, Stewards Department. I have he would raise hell, threaten to It's either that he gambles, supported my family comfort­ drinks or supports someone on fire you, and'then tell you: "I'm ably since I have sailed the sev­ the other side of the pond. When the Chief Engineer on^his ship!" en seas—thanks to the condi­ you are a married man with ob­ You had to do what he said To the Editor: more than 200 members at the tions that the SIU has won for ligations, you must sacrifice some you should do. most, who stay aboard a vessel all of us seamen. I got on here in Charlestown After reading several articles, of the pleasures that your single about five weeks ago. We went both pro and con, on the home- longer than 12 months and pos­ Brothers partake of. • HIS CHECK BOOK , to Aransas JPass, Tex. One of steading beef and also the min­ sibly less than half of these stay Regardless of the rating you Now I haven't any cash cach­ the Wipers got off, so we sailed utes' of several branches on this more than 18 months—about a ed away in the banks. But my ship in, have you ever taken into back to Boston with just two matter, it seems as though the hundred, then. Next, let's take' a look at the check book is the little blue consideration the amount of jobs Wipers. When ^e got to Boston, time is drawing near when def­ expenditure of time and energy book that the SIU issued to me that would rotate from year to we signed on foreign articles to inite action wiU be taken. it would require to make a rule in 1942, and as long" as I remain year. Jobs would rotate more go to Aruba. He still hadn't or­ But before this action is taken, that would force these men to frequently. Cliques couldn't be dered a Wiper, so we sailed short I would like everyone who is formed. Some Brothers stay accept vacation pay and get off again. interested to make a careful an­ the ships. aboard a ship so long they don't alysis of the situation because know what the inside of a Union ROUGH DEAL First, it must be offered in this is a matter that will have Hall looks like. the form of a resolution, then In the meantime, he had taken "definite bearing on our organi­ UNIONISM? voted on up and down the coast, us off sanitary work in the zation in the future. I personally know of a Chief a procedure which would take morning and we weren't even It seems that there are cer­ Steward aboard an Alcoa pas­ time at each meeting. Second, the supposed to make coffee. During tain members clamoring to have senger ship who hasn't been to question must then be placed To the Editor: those trips, the Aead upon the those men aboard a ship for 12 the New Orleans or Mobile Hall on a referendum ballot, copies Oiler's deck got dirty and no months to accept their vacation since 1947, and I can prove this Here are my views on the of which have to be mailed to one would clean it. One of the pay and. get off. This group wants statement. Do you call this un­ question of whether vacations each port. Third, a balloting Oilers said something to the First this • issue to be placed before ionism? should be made compulsory af­ committee must be paid meal Assistant and he told the Chief the membership on a referendum money for the 30-day period. ter one year aboard ship. I am I was storekeeper aboard the about it. ballot so that the compulsory Alcoa Clipper for 11 months and against such" a rule for two rea­ Fourth, a tallying committee - The Chief asked the Oiler to vacation rule can be adopted. 17 days. I saved enough to get sons: must be paid meal money. Thus, clean it when he was off watch I believe that this would be off and five weeks later shipped 1. Having to get off a ship the whole procedure would prob­ •—without overtime. He refused. a vast waste of union funds, and on the Cavalier on the same after putting in a year's time, as ably cost the Union some* five He also got fired when we got energy, which are now needed job. I stayed one trip, got off I see it, is going against what to seven thousand dollars. to Texas again. Before the Oiler in the organizing field. and grabbed the Del Sud for our Union stands for—Job se­ left the ship the Chief Engineer I wish to ask the members of three trips to South America, curity. FEW MEN STAY told him to tell all his SIU this organization, in all sincerity, 2. A man having a family to then got off her. I've been on friends in Baltimore about it. I First, let us look at the situa­ do you really believe that in a support has to keep working if the beach since Sept. 6—not be­ don't even think he belonged to tion, as it stands. The A&G Dis­ time like this when our organi­ he ever wants to get ahead. If cause I couldn't ship, but because the SIU. He almost fired me in trict has in the neighborhood of zation is in an all-out drive to he has to get off a ship after one I am attending to a personal Texas but I finally pulled between 350 and 40Q. dry cargo economize it would be worth the year, he must wait seven to eight legal matter. through to come home on the and tanker vessels and, for an expense required to make this Brothers, this letter might weeks before getting another average, I would venture to say a rule? ships. pinch some of the homesteaders, job. Meanwhile, his savings must I know that if a vote were that no more than half of these OFFERS ALTERNATIVE but I am taking the liberty of go to keep his family alive. By taken right now, 90 percent of ships have men who have been expressing my views openly. I the time he gets another job his Woyld it not be much simpler the boys on the Paoli would aboard them for a period of 12 want all of my Brothers to knowsavings are gone and he must to educate the men on the de­ months or longer. vote for the SIU. that I am 100 percent in favor start all over again. sirability of taking vacation pay In other words, there are no Jack W. Craven of compulsory vacations. I hope more Brothers see the and getting off the ships after Let's put it to a vote and let one year aboard? This could be issue as I do. Think of the man done through discussions on with the family. Vote against the, majority speak. And don't forget to vote. ships. Should the so few men it. Vic Miorana F. A. Savoie involved be allowed to create confusion "Qmong so many. I say no. BROTHER 10 MONTHS IN ARREARS FRISCO HALL GETS ART GIFT I am of the opinion that we WANTS INFO ON REINSTATEMENT who are sailing the ships should \ get our heads together and To the Editor: handle this matter ourselves, in­ I would like to know what steps I have to take in order to stead of crying to the officials get my book back up to date. I am 10 months in arrears in dues every time some minor difference and assessments. arises aboard ship. I got married and wanted to settle down ashore but as I Our officials need all the time have no vocation other than seafaring I was unable to find a job and energy they can muster to that would support my family. cope with _the companies, the I would have paid my dues before how, but I have been in problems posed by the Taftthe hospital here in my hometown for an operation on my back Hartley act and th^ big job of and have been in tough financial straits as a result. Could you please advise me as to what course I should take, trying to organize the unor­ ganized outfits to secure addi­ as I would like very much to return to the sea. This is the only vocation that I know. I would appreciate advice on this in the tional job opportunities for us» Tex Sail next issue of the LOG, if possible, please. "A Brother in Distress'' Attention: C. A. Gimenez ANSWER: The SIU Constitution states that when a man is six months in arrears he is automatically regarded as having To Carlos A. Gimenez: dropped out of the Union. However, reinstatemeni is possible. The letter of inquiry, which . Therefore, it is recommended that, you write to the Headquar­ you recently" mailed to the SEA­ ters Reinstatement Committee, SIU. 51 Beaver Street, New FARERS LOG has been turned York 4, N. Y.. giving all the details of the situation you have over to the Records Department outlined above. You should do this at the earliest possible at Union Headquarters. • moment. ' • Ross O. Brewer (right) presents a paunting to SIU San The Department is checking Problems like this can be avoided if members deciding into the matter and you shotild Francisco Port Agent Jeff Morrison as a gift to the member­ . to stay ashore for any length of time would follow the Union's ship. The painting has been hung in, the Hall and Morrison : advice and retire their books. Reactivating their membership receive an answer in the mails in the very near future. has stated that talented Seafarers should be encouraged to . then becomes a simple matter for these men. , display their efforts in the Union Halls in all ports. The Editor To the Editor: Suit Regards Homesteading As No Cause For Excitement Vacation Rule Seen As Tough, bn Family Men THE BEEF BOX �'l' Jl,-E S E d F A B. E R S · .. L 0 C fore ters' unable to report · ship. to the Headqi'(at­ h members ip read and approved. Robert Q. Smith, Julius E. Parks and / Minutes 'bf previous meetings Agent discussed PORT in other Branches read and acBo ston cepted. Port REG. maritime· industry present time. at the Secretary,. Treasur;.. e r s financial report approved as ' DECK SHIPPED SHIP.P:.£D ENG 5 • . STWP�· TO"FAL SHIPPED 12 5 2 New· YOl'k. .......................... 9 11 l1 125 31 86 100 27 308 :Baltimore.............................. 22 97 87 24 23 170\ 82 352 127 106 74 3u7 24 5 4 3 J2 ................................... shippipg, which he said was not Phila delphi a ..........·.·-······:.... . tQO bqd considering···the. state of the ENG. DECK 51!1PPED TOTAL REC. REG. STWDS. REG. Norfolk..................... ; ... 38 .. ....... Savannah.............................. Ta pa m . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. read. Charges read and referred Mobile... .. . , .. .. . ... . . . to a trial rommittee. SecretaryNew Orleans...................... Treasurer, in report to the memGalvesro n . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . bership, discussed the present West Coast .. .. .. ... ... . . .. ..• - . ........ . .... . . . . . . . ... . . .. GRAND . stake .. ... . .. ... .. so 10 11 10 ·52 38 7 50 98 99 U8 37 17 5J9 before Febru- forthcoming in the in 315 42 32 19 88 234 171 52 78 45 175 448 439 407 1,289 and of '12 104 Meehan me,n?rY 37 16 64 1,562 minute 69 66 461 One 22 21 552 J. 302 106 4S Caµ.sey, elec- 140, � as labor has an important C?.hoon. 14 >';;' 28 198 102 NO FIGURES RECEI VED 4 52 54 .. TOTAL............... be sure to ·do ary, ... 10 92 Dennis were of 15 12 read silence elected and trial referred committee. to in the NMU, Frey took Obligation. the Union. Motion· by Bankston carried, recommending that Brother Sheppard eni­ be po-wered to set up committee to J investigate quarters of new Mi ­ sissippi ship to be built. discussions under Good and meeting adjour ned at After fare Wel­ 8:30 PM, \vith 380 members P.�esent� ';\. t � . an Motion regarding Christmas tions here. Motion carried to Brot}J.ers. �eting adjourned at Business send message of condol�nce and 8:23 PM, with 143 members pre­ dinner, and refer motion on com­ Headquarters building has been tloral wre ath to the funeral of .sent pulsory vacations to Headquarseized by communist and trot­ Port Agent Tanner's father. The t�rs wi th - recommendation that ;t. ;i. � skyite groups. The entire func­ P'.aix..iQ:> ELJ>IU,A . CJiairr:nan. question be -put on ballot w1th following reports were read and tioning of the NMU has thus accepted: Patrolman'.g,. Dispatch- J� $Juaeb� 006: :Beco�ng voting for 30 days. Port Agent been throttled and police, called William V. GUclc, reported that affairs of port were er's, Secretary-Tr�asurer's �ta.te- S�r�tary, conflict of 48 Union carried to accept Savannah New departed Charles Oath into whose · / -- in by the officirus, are maintain­ ing a 24-hour guard' in and out­ side the building. The Secretary­ Treasurer tus and of also the discussed the sta­ Cities Service issue made several recommenda­ tions on . the future handling of this matter. The report was con­ � � in good shape, but that shipping bickerson and bram Davis too had fallen off quite a bit since the Union Qath of Obligation. Reading of minutes of previous last meeting. The coming two Charges a permitman against meetings in other Branches. All weeks look slow, but activity and trial committee's . find��,_ .:; concurred in, except part of Sashould pi�!<: up a bit as the holi- re�d and concurred in. : Port!s "1 day season approaches. Since the and SecretarY'-Treasurer's, 'nan­ . last meeting 21 ships were in cial reports !ead and ap1.n: ved. ment of finances, Balloting Com- 48741; Reading Clerk, Ha.x.i e mittee.'.s. Motion carried that trial committee meet Friday morning at 10 AM inasmuch as tomorrow is a Meeting holiday (Thanksgiving). adjourned at 7:35 with 255 members present. PM, A • . k port as callers, along with nine Reading other of minutes of paying off and six signing on. Branches. Motion carried to non­ tees were referred to the Dis­ Sweeney, 1530; R.ecording Secre­ The Agent said that the Sea- concur with ·that part .pf Phil­ patc._her. Meeting adjourned at tary, W. P-rince, 39427: Reading vannah New Business on which train New Orleans had gone in- adelphia and Galveston minutes 8:;W PM. Clerk, R. Murphy, 306J2. membership requested clarifiea- to drydock . for alterations that that non-concurred with Ba.lti­ the improve comforts more motion, calling :for PM¥· will Hon. Agent r,ewrted on curred in. Excuse from absen­ BOSTON � � ;.\; - Chairman, J. � :::_ · in' th Seer tary - Treasurer•s if{epott, ;He:ad:qUarters' st\ipping ·to' c p aboa�: .A.ll:. :Jr:;tn ds w er,� '. .urg�<f eJ.iMibl to vot financial to re ister fo itF Eoui iana' when report '/ to and Headquarters' report to the journed . other Branches, which tary-Treasurer's membership were p��­ and and accepted. Motions carried to accept reports of special -meetings, Port Agent's report, Coast West and Great Lakes minutes. Patrolman's Dispatcher's departed reports read and arid approved. One minute of silence in memory of depa rted Brothers. ·Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Bro�hers. at ·M:eeting with PM, 7:�0 mem,bers in attendance. � � of. n .televisi.on wh� the coal and steel MOBILE - � i Chairrn11.ll, D. L. strikes. trolmen's reports read and �cQ� Dispatcher's. cepted, ·also Jim 296 members present. Recording Sections. Minutes of meet _ ings -. t ex o arried n a c t i i Mo�io cher. t p � rei••y Serency: Readm . · g Cl ei-k other Branches read and apSAN FRANCISCO-No tend shippin g cards of two Bro-· _ J 7'.- 15• 50453 .J.Ja.V Proved, except for moti. on ito thers taking out-patient treat- ing wa�... held because of non-concur with Sav.annah moReading ?f Savannah Branch ment at local -hospital and there- of a quorum. tion requiring men aboard .ship minutes previous meeting, of $,AYANNAH-ChairJniln, in Drawdy, � ' • Meet- '. wititj . 29523; • .. 0¢f' minute of silence in memory ·9f departed Union Brothers. 1ng adjourned at 8:10 PM, � , : ��'\i_.;·� aiter presenti ng ··. • · ·, ·· one yea:i; to. accept vacation pay Secretwy-Treasurer's financial on re por t, . and . Headq:uarters' re ­ the status of shipping in this port ro the all of Parker, 180; Recording Secretary, port. Patrolman's and Dispatch- which wer-e in. ,Agent . By JE:FF MORRISON .J. Carroll, 50409: Reading"" Clerk. er's r.,eports read and approved. reported that Cape Race had paia H. J. Fischer, 59. SAN FRANG:ISCO - Thou gh for thi.s we�k, G. Kerr, J. Hubbard, R. Walker , off in Ja,cksonville� Also t])ere Mjnutes of previous Br,anch R. Bridge and A- Kuciar�ki e�.� we.re the Greel�y Victory .anp not as good as it -could be, ship­ · meetings :read and approved. Due cused from the' meeting. Head- ss J.ean. The Cape Race wm ping for the past two 'weeks ' to absence of Port Agent Tan- qu�rters' rep.ort to the me mber- be in here tQmp�ow mornil'):,g was ·better' than had been .ex­ ner, who was out of town at-· ship read and J\ecepted. :Motion and the Alawoiii is .Gom�l)g fr.om .pected-thanks to calls fO'r re­ with the plaeeinents from the Jefferson tending funeral of his father, carri d to conc;u:r Jn Secret�y- . .New Yorl,c . to loa d ;to st=t'.' cu�s�d Baltimore shf ing has picked up since the end ad- 250 a cuses, which were refer'red ·�. the Pisp$icher. Po.rt. perro�t c�n.:. report finaneial read . "'·t;,��i;'(• e tne eleCtiOns" attendance curred in by voice ·vote.' Secre­ of ,,'minutes of .vious meetings· in Galv�stori. ·: h _ · the .members.bip•and. Patrolman- begin, so that labor's enemies be defeated.- CommunicaDisp.atc��r�.s i:.�pqrt. Motions car- can t'A\o men to tions -from v ari'ous members askried, to meetchange their de!J{ir.txnents. One -ing to be excused from the the Disminute of silel).ce -in- memory of ing were ref�rred to Reading · ''Port."· M6tions' · and get off. Agent 'reported memben;hip, c.oncurred · although · 1 e Brother FiS(?�e.r, Dispatcher, gave Tteasurer's.�financiaL re.J\lort. '.Mothe A,gent'.s report. He reported tion carried t.o increase hospital on ·the prospec:ts t-or shiJ!lping in bene:fi.t.s to $5 a week ·'to .offset the coming two weeks and sta ted high cost of living. One rpinute . tb�t the following ships were due to hit port: Monarch of the Se�. '"��obilian, DeSoto, Bessemer of silence in m�mory of departed Union Brothers. At 7:50 PM mo- tion carried to adjourn with 134 members in attendance. ;to 1- ;t. NORFOLK-Chairman. William Harrell, 100468; Recording Sec­ retary, J. A. Bµlloek, 4747: ·Read­ Victory, . Kyska, Morning Light, S. Jackson, ing C l erk, J. Lupton, 7736. Other Branch meetings' min­ Iberville, Mad­ aket... Pilgrim and Alcoa Corsair. utes read and eoncurred in. Fi!leher alSQ reported that the Headquarters' report read and / air-conditioning unit and heati�g approved. Port Agent reported fa�Hities for the Hall w.ere being that shipping was dead slow. in installed and should be com­ this port and that the prospects, pleted by next meeting. He re­ for the next tWQ weeks are poor. ported on the possibility of sev­ Dispatcher gave his report. Mo­ eral dead tows within the next tion carried to refer .excuses of iwo weeks .. He concluded the re­ fallowing ''llr others for absence port by asking all members who from meeting to Dispatcher: H. have not registered to vote to 0. Cooper, Mike Brinson, R. c sched- Davis and·· the Twin Falls Vi ­ tory.., ooth Waterman. e He S;3.id that a fw,:i.{i �s b�i11g· colIn additi.en to these �wo v s­ Iecied for a Chri�tmas dinnei·. sels, in-transit. callers included Minutes of other Branch meet- the Hastings, Waterman; Willh�.m the an, ings read and approved Motion Tilghman, ' Isthmi and an. carried asking all hands to stay Kenyon City, Isthmi The Gateway City also came out of Agent's office unless they af ter a 24-hour delay in ar.in o U . Go d ss there nder have busine l. The Tilghman hadn't been a . riv and Welfare there was much dis­ for a call at this . port, scheduled cussion pro and con about peI'­ was found for her and cargo but mitmen belng issued full books. Meeting adjourned at 7 :30 PM, she picked it up. The coming two wee ks won't with 105 members present. see any boom in shipping, but if s�uthport -and ,��ih�iml ule.d in here in ea,rly December. � · � � t � accumulate any more· Lewis, Willie Watson, T: Isaksen,. the beach, things shouldJ. Keenan and Rafael Saldana. Jack Parker. 27963:· Recording n't go too badly. Here's the Brothers th�se sUl'e am Troxclair, schedule of in-transit vessels due Secre:tary, _ Her man visits from a.ny . te apprecia wou!d 6743; Readiug Clerk. Buck Ste­ in: shipmates. Oi· if.' , Hurricine, Gateway City , Twin of their former p:Qens, 76. drop them· them, visit can't you WaterTopa, Falls Vktory, Topa Kenyon a card and let them know- ,you Motion carried to accept min- man;· Steel Traveller, , thinking about· them and'' utes of previous Branch meet- Victory, Isthmian, and a Calmar are us with be that you hope they'll ings, Port and Headquarters' fin- ,ship. do. all we as soon, ain g a news. Not 1 he·· least important ancial rep9rts as read. Charges NEW we ORLEANS - Chairman, men 1 don't on · �THE SEAFARERS Friday' Decomber 2, 1349 LOG Del Sud Plays Traffic Cop, Santa For Lost Schooner A hardy band of 110 men, wo­ around this far off the coast, men and children, seeking a bet­ so, the Second Mate called the ter life in the New World have Captain to the bridge for a looksee. probably landed by now some­ "All the time the schooner where in South America, car­ was trying to signal us but rying with them memories of showing nothing unusual. The a' timely and helpful meeting Mate finally saw a man go up with the SS Del Sud in South the mast and wave frantically, Atlantic waters. so the Captain stopped our ship Her human cargo" packed to investigate. Thi§ is what hap­ tightly on deck, the two-masted pened: k:hooner Saturnine, out of Da­ "The name of the ship was the kar, was groping almost blindly Saturnine, bound from Dakar, in the direction of French Gui­ Africa heading in the direction ana in the early morning of No­ of French Guiana, without any vember 18. charts or instruments of any Her water supply was almost kind to navigate with. Here is depleted. Food was about gone. the first message sent from the Of charts and instruments for schooner to the Del Sud's Cap­ tain E. F. Jones: navigation she had none. • But good fortune, in the sleek " 'Will you please tell us the form of the SlU-manned SS Del next port on the coast of Brazil, Sud, a Mississippi Shipping Com­ latitude and longitude. With de­ pany p^issenger-cruise ship out sire to arrive at the same, we of New Orleans, was riding near­ have no charts or instruments necessary for navigation.' by. Let Seafarer Jack R. Hartley, "Then we sent a supply of Ship's Delegate on the Del Sud, water and provisions in our boats pick up the story from this to the schooner. The following message was received, after the point: first load of water and provis­ "On the morning of Novem­ ber 18, 1949, at 6:45 AM, the ions were taken aboard the Sat­ 4-8 watch sighted a two-masted urnine: schooner under full sails. It " 'In the name of 110 men, seemed kind of strange for a women and children we are in­ boat that size to be sailing finitely grateful for the services Directory Of SIU Halls SUP SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON ;.276 State St. Ben Lawaon, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON SOSJ/j—23rd St. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW" ORLEANS. : 823 Bienville St. E. ShepTard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO .85 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE. .. . 2700 1st Ave. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 fAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227 Vi Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall • DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION LindseV Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews " J. P. Shuler -Joseph Volpian Ir rJ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif. .... 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE ......86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON... ...440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. UNiversity 2427 FORT WILLIAM.-rl 18'/, Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone 3-3221 HALIFAX 128 •/, Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO Ill A Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS. Montreal .512 McGill St. Plateau 670 you have rendered. Pace Fierro, Captain.' "After the food, water and cigarettes were loaded aboard the schooner raised full sails again and went in the direction of South America. "As the Del Sud's engines went full ahead, the crew felt a glow of satisfaction, because they felt that they played a small part in saving the lives of 110 men, women and child­ ren." Last year; incidentally, the then SlU-contracted Isaac Singer encountered a schooner carrying refugees from Spain to Vene­ zuela under almost identical cir­ cumstances in the South Atlantic. Page Eleven Pay Cash For Xmas Gifts And Save Yourself Money Wage-earners don't like to had the boy's signature on a con­ haggle over Christmas. That's tract. They finally did, but only just why many traditionally get after the father threatened to clipped for a lot of extra money call the Better Business Bureau, when they go to buy gifts. They the newspapers and "the mayor. haven't got the cash so they One of the most shameful buy on credit. When they do, gouges some credit stores per­ they let themselves in for a petrate upon working people is double squeeze play: to hoodwink them into unwit­ 1—Not only are prices of gift- tingly signing contracts. type goods higher at Christmas In one case of which this wri­ than any other time of the ter knows, the store each Christ­ year. But the installment stores mas would send its salesmen out that every Christmas plug the to nearby factories and docks, idea of buying presents on cred­ carrying watches and jewelry it charge highest prices of all with him. The salesmen persuadfor many gift items. ,ed wage-earners to take watches 2—Besides the excessively high home on approval and asked price tags on gifts bought on them just to sign a paper which installments, the charge for the they said was a "receipt." credit itself mounts up faster BILLS OF SALE than you think. But later when the men tried SLIGHT OVERCHARGE to return the watches, they One union printer learned last found that those receipts were Christmas how stores that sell actually bills of sale complete chiefiy on credit overcharge for with wage garnishee clauses. gifts. This man's son went out Either they had to pay for those to buy his girl a diamond ring watches, or the jewelry firm for Christmas. He found one would go to the boss and col­ with a nice big stone at a cer­ lect the debt out of their wages. tain New York credit jewelry Best way to avoid fixes like store. The price was $240. But that this Christmas is to save the salesman assured the boy up the cash beforehand for the he could pay it off $2.50 a week gifts you want to buy, and shop around in cash stores for the —^for two years. The boy decided he could lowest prices. handle $2.50 a_ week all right. Cash saves you a lot more But when he got home, his dad, money in the long run, both in a seasoned trade unionist, was' the price of the article and the cagy enough to have the ring credit fees, even though it may appraised by a neighborhood be painful to part with a lump jeweler. The ring turned out to of jt at one time. Christmas may come only once be worth just $180. They had the devil's own time a- year. But that doesn't mean making the credit store take it you have to play Santa to the back, since the store already installment merchants. JAMES McCAFFERY man is requested to contact his thank Duke Livingston and crew Two suitcases belonging to you mother, Mrs. Minnie Carney, 111 on SS Steel Flyer for taking were sent to the New' York bag­ Wright Street, Wilmington, N. C. care of his gear after his acci­ dent. 4. 4. 4. gage room from the SS Evistar. Pick them up as soon as possible. 4 4 4 GOMAIR BLOEMAN iir Your seamen's papers and un­ HERBERT G. WHITE ion book are being held on the JOSEPH O'NEIL Dorothy and your folks are 6th Deck, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver worried and ask you to write. A suitcase belonging to you was sent to the New York bag­ Street, N.Y. 4 4 4 4» 4* 4* gage room from the SS ChrysJOHN T. SHAW anthystar. Pick it up as soon JOHN TURNER Communicate with B. Mcas possible. Your family is worried about Bryde, McBryde's Opticians, PO 4* 4* 4* you and asks that you write. Box 792, Fayetteville, N.C. HENRY A. MANCHESTER XXX 4 4 4 Your package left at Pier 6, REGINALD R. PASCHAL JAMES M. MULLIGAN Bush Terminal, has been turned Contact your father as soon Contact Edna T. French, Clerk, over 'to the SIU. Call for it at as possible. Your stepmother is the New York baggage room. Selective Service, Local Board critically ill. No. 20, 1910 Arthur Avenue, 4-^4. 4 4. 4. Bronx 57, N.Y. " RICHARD P. JONES JOHN D. LIVINGSTON 4 4 4 Your mother is anxious that You are asked to contact B. B. rMozee, U. S. Marshal, Nome,* you contact her at 612 Hay CHARLES WHITE Alaska. This pertains to the dis­ Street, Fayetteville, N. C. Get in, touch with John B. XXX position of the estate of your Schiappacusse, Estuary Service late sister, Luella. McKENZIE WANTZLOEBER Co., Corner of Lafayette & 13th You are asked to contact Rich­ Streets, Tampa, Fla. X X ard M. Cantor, 51 Chambers JOSEPH HERMAN FUSSELL 4 4 4 Mozell asks that you return Street, New York. BERNARD MACE to Slocumb immediately. Your 4 4 4 Mrs. Anna Marsinnoco, 1054 mother has died. ROBERT D. FLOOD " Lowell Street, Bronx, asks that Your brother, Tayland, asks X 4* 4you pick up your gear. you to write. Important matters EDWARD CHARLES DACEY 4 4 4 You are requested "to get in await your action. SS RANSOM A. MOORE touch with Mrs. Frances E. Col4 4 4 gan. Supervisor, American Leg­ ROBERTO PRINCIPE Men who served aboard this ion Hospital, Newark, New Jer­ Juan S. Rueda, who is sick, ship between June and Septem­ sey. asks that you contact him at 67 ber, 1947, are asked to correspond East 106 Street, New York, N. Y. with Pfc. H. O. Crook, 1st Tank XXX Bn., Hqs. Co., 1st Marine Divi­ LEE O. CARNEY 4 4 4 Anyone knowing the where­ sion, Camp Del Mar, Oceanside, SS STEEL FLYER abouts of the above named sea­ Nicholas Cocatti wishes to Calif. �Page Twelve THE SEAFAREHS LOG Friday. December 2, 1949 The What, Why And How Of Credit Unions PURPOSE The maximum size of a secured loan is 10 The following article gives the background of percent of capital and surplus. Security for a A federal credit union is a cocJperative asso­ what constitute credit unions and how they are loan inay include the assignment of shares of ciation organized to. promote thrift among its run, information necessary for intelligent discus­ endorsement of a note by another. members and to create a source of credit for sion by the SIU membership. Comments — pro useful purposes. and con—are asked from the membership on DIVIDENDS It- is chartered and supervised by the Federal this, the latest of proposals for a better, stronger Dividends on shares, up to a limit of 6 per­ Government through the Federal Deposit In­ union. Until the matter has been fully discussed cent may be paid each year from the balance of surance Corporation. by the membership in the LOG and at member­ ship meetings, any motions for immediate action earnings remaining after expenses have been ORGANIZATION paid and 20 percent of net earnings for the fiscal are out^f order. Sound off, .BrothersI year have b^n set aside as a reserve for possible Federal credit unions may be organized to bad loans. serve groups of people having a close, common the credit union who are the president, the viceDividends are recommended to the members bond of occupation, association, or residence, president, the treasurer, and the clerk. by the board of directors and authorized by a such as employees of a company, members of a The credit committee of three or more mem­ majority of the members voting at the annual church, teachers of a school system, residents of bers considers and passes or rejects loan appli­ meeting. a small community, and the like. cations. The object of the credit union is not profit, The group must have a membership of at It inquires carefully into the character and but service to its members. least 100 persons and have been in existence financial condition of each applicant for a loan Dividends are paid on each ^share -outstanding sufficiently long to insure its permanency. to ascertain his ability to repay fully as well as at the end of the year in proportion to the num­ Members of the group must be prepared to to determine whether the loan is for a provided ber of preceding, consecutive, whole months for work together with a genuine desire to be of or a productive purpose and will be of benefit which it has been paid in full. ^ assistance to their fellow members. Officials of to the borrower. Dividends may be paid direct or credited to the credit union must be willing to give suffi­ The supervisory committee of three members the members* accounts at the discretion of the cient time to their duties to handle the affairs must audit the books of the credit union at least board of directors. of the credit union efficiently. quarterly. The first step in organizing a Federal credit It also reports to the members annually as to SAFETY union is to fill in and return to the Credit Union the condition of their credit union and the man­ There are a number of provisions in the Fed­ Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ ner in which their interests have been safe­ eral Credit Union Act and the standard by­ poration, Washington, D.C., a preliminary ap­ guarded. plication form. The educational committee is the public rela­ laws that protect the funds invested in a Fed­ If, after this preliminary application is review­ tions unit of the credit union and is the most eral credit union. Some of these are: ed, the group's qualifications appear to warrant effective medium through which active mem- . 1. Funds of a Federal credit union must be deposited promptly in a bank designated further steps toward organization, .a field repre­ bership participation may^ be obtained. The by the board of- directors, the deposits of sentative of the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ method of selecting this committee, its size, and which must be insured by the Federal De­ poration is assigned to make an additional in­ its program are left entirely to the discretion of posit Insurance Corporation. Exceptions are vestigation and, if the group wishes, to help in each Federal credit union. allowed only with the specific written per­ making a formal application for a Federal chart­ mission of the Federal Deposit Insurance er. LOANS Corporation. When the charter is approved, operations may Loans, except those made to other credit 2. The treasurer must be bonded for the faith­ begin. An organization meeting is held, officials unions for investment purposes, are made to ful performance of his duties, and all perelected, and preliminary business affairs are members only. " sons handling or having custody of credit transacted. The interest rate, including all costs incident union funds must be bonded. The field representative then instructs the to making the loan, must not exceed 1 percent 3. The act and the bylaws provide for the . members of the managing staff in their duties. per month on unpaid balances. Small fines may setting aside of a reserve for bad loans. A.fter the officials become familiar with their be assessed if payments are not made when due. 4. Adequate security is required on all loans duties, they manage the association alone; how­ Loans may be made for provident or produc­ in excess of $100. ever, . the field representative periodically visits tive purposes only. 5. Officers ,and directors of Federal credit the credit union to supervise its activities and is A provident purpose generally is regarded as unions are not permitted to borrow from available between visits if the group needs ad­ one which would be of immediate service to the their associations in excess of their share­ ditional instructions or assistance in operating member borrower or his family in meeting un­ holdings. their organization. expected emergencies. 6. The surplus funds of the credit union may A productive purpose is regarded as one which be invested only in obligations of the Fed­ MEMBERSHIP would aid the member borrower to save through eral Government or in securities fully To become a member of a Federal credit union the wise use of credit. guaranteed as to principal and interest by one must belong to the group which it serves Under the Federal Credit Union Act, the term the Federal Government; in loans to other and must be elected to membership by the board of a .loan may not exceed 2 years. The custom­ credit unions up to 25 percent of the un­ of directors of the credit union. ary practice is to require repayment at regular impaired capital and surplus; and in shares A membership fee of 25 cents is charged each intervals, usually each pay day. or accounts of Federal savings and loan" new member. No other fees are charged. Each . The maximum limits on secured arid unsecured associations. member agrees to save at least 25 cents per loans are fixed by the board of directors, but 7. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation month toward the purchase of a $5 share. according to law, an unsecured 'loan may not makes a periodical examination of the In most instances savings may be withdrawn exceed $400. books and records of the credit union. at any time, but 60-days' notice may be required fi:om the members by the board of directors if it is considered necessary. While in debt to a credit union, a member may not withdraw^ an amount greater than that Seafarers aboard vessels of the Isthmian If this procedure is followed, the Union said, by which this savings exceed his loan, except Steamship Company who require medical at­ the company's liability for providing proper with the written consent of the credit committee. tention should make certain they clear through medical care is therefore properly established. Each member is part owner of his credit union. the ships' Masters, a memorandum issued at The Union also advised Isthmian crews that Its success depends on the manner in which its Union Headquarters this week Stated. "any^ time a Skipper of any vessel refuses re­ members fulfill their agreements. The company has called attention to the fact quests for medical treatment, or refuses to issue that some crewmembers have been neglecting to the proper. certificate_ for such treatment, the MANAGEMENT follow this procedure, and instead have gone to nearest SIU Hall should be notified immediately" The business affairs of a Federal credit union their personal doctors and then submitted the for corrective action by the Union. are handled by a board of directors, a credit bills to the company for payment. If this procedure for securing medical service committee, and a supervisory committee, se­ The Union pointed out that in order to obtain is followed, disputes which arise on this issue lected by and from the members in annual reimbursement of money spent for medical can be settled without further argument. elections. In addition to reducing contract beefs to a treatment, it is "absolutely necessary for all The boarcil of directors of at least five members crewmembers riding Isthmian_ ships to first re­ minimum, the procedure is also highly import­ directs the operations of the credit union. It quest such treatment through the medium of ant from the standpoint of protecting the health elects from its own membership the officers of the Skipper on board their particular vessels." of the crews, the Union explained. Clear With Skipper When Needing Medltal Care � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 2, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 32 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU TO DEMAND SHIPOWNER-PAID WELFARE FUND COMMENTS INVITED ON VACATIONS AND CREDI UNIONS CITIES SERVICE FORCING MEN INTO COMPANY UNION SEAFARERS MOURNS OSWALD STONE MIDWAY MARK WHAT DO YOU THINK? COMMIES, TROTSKYITES PUT BOOTS TO NMU PR, COASTWISE RUNS HELP KEEP MOBILE GOING NEW YORK CAN'T MAKE A SQUAWK: SHIPPING IS PRETTY FAIR THERE PORT WILMINGTON IS HAPPY OVER GOOD SHIPPING SHIPPING SLOWS IN PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING, WEATHER ARE BOSTON HEADACHES PHILADELPHIA THROWS THANSKGIVING FEED FOR MEN ON BEACH SHIPPING SLOWS IN PORT SAVANNAH SS PUERTO RICO CREW PUTS OUT OWN PAPER GRAIN BARGE IS BEACHED AFTER COLLISION WITH SS CORAL SEA IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER G.W. BEARDSLEY DIES IN FALL ABOARD SS SEATRAIN HAVANA OPERATION AT SEA SAVES NOONDAY MAN'S EYE PAY CASH FOR XMAS GIFTS AND SAVE YOURSELF MONEY THE WHAT, WHY, AND HOW OF CREDIT UNIONS CLEAR WITH SKIPPER WHEN NEEDING MEDICAL CARE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a7c87ca3a8eaf02143cf9b5f75101073.PDF 6d1e9747903457721e47eabf74322092 PDF Text Text SlU DEMANDS END TO MWED Records Union's Opposition To Government InteiTerence in Coiiective Bargaining WASHINGTON—^The Seafarers International Union stood hard by its strict trade union position Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA at a hearing before the Maritime War Emergency Board here early this week, and voiced vigorous No. 31 NEW YOHK. N. Y., FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 18. 1949 VOL. XI opposition to continuance of the board's existence. "We wish to return to fr-ee collective bargain­ ing, without being hampered or interfered with by government agencies or boards," SItJ representa­ The article in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, tives declared at the hearing. The hearing was attended by Matthew Duexposing the Trotskyites (Socialist Workers Party) for the anti-union wreckers that they are, was long overdue. shane, SlU Legislative Representative; Paul Hall, Talks Stalled, SUP Takes Strike Vete The threat of a tie-up on the West Coast developed this week as the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific began taking a strike vote. Results of the'balloting will be made known on Monday. Meanwhile, SUP men held stop-work meetings in West Coast ports to jliscuss the status of the union's negotiations for a new contract with the operators. No date for a strike has been set, but will be decided upon if the vote authorizes a strike. •Negotiations have been imder way for three months, with the SUP demanding a pension and welfare plan, wage increases from $10 to $25 a month, and reten­ tion of union jurisdiction on coastwise yissels in the Alaska trade. Enemies Of Labor Considering that the Trotskyites have been around for some twenty years, the job should have been done long ago. But, as the letters that have been coming into the I.OG office from all over the country and all segments of the labor movement show, it was a job that was apprecia­ ted by all who have ever come in close contact with these self-styled "revolutionaries." Our only regret was that lack of space prevented us from an even longer study of their scabby organization. We should have liked, particu­ larly, to have recounted the story of the Kronstadt sailors, an episode which the Stalinists and Trotskyites have never been able to live down. The Kronstadt sailors — 2J,000 strong — were the backbone of the Russian Revolution and the civil war against the reactionaries in the years that followed. Trotsky called them the "flower and pride of the revolutionary forces." When the fighting ended, in 1921, the Russian work­ ers called upon the communists to ante up on the promises they had made. Particularly they wanted the wartime restrictions abolished. They demanded freedom of the {Continued on Page 2) Sectetary-Treasurer of the lantic and Gulf District and First Vice-President of the In­ ternational; and Morris Weisberger. East Coast Representa­ tive of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and SIU Vice-President. The other AFL seagoing un­ ions at the hearing—the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, and the Radio Officers Union—supported the SIU stand. The position of the SIU and the other AFL maritime unions is based on the confident feeling that, they can secure more for their membership in war bonuses and risk insurance, through imrestricted collective bargaining, than would be obtained from ar­ bitrary awards made by the Board. At the hearings, however, the CIO maritime . unions — the Na­ tional Maritime Union, Marine Cooks and Stewards and the Ma- Seafarers Asks NLRB To Speed Certification Of Union As Bargaining Agent For CS Seamen ' Citing the' Cities Service Oil Cities Service Oil Company and To date, 185 Cities Service em­ fused to sign are among the 185 Company's brazen defiance of the American Tankermen's Asso­ ployees have been fired by the dismissed to date. the laws governing labor-man­ ciation—^both of which were pre­ company because they were sus­ The company's policy has been agement relations and its policy viously ruled illegal by the pected of Union sympathies and to openly ignore the democratic activities. Charges of unfair la­ processes and has blocked le­ of mass firings and coercion of NLRB, the SIU recalled." employees with Union sympa­ In urging the Board to speed bor practices have been filed gally-guaranteed rights of its thies, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf action, the Union said that the against the company by the men personnel to choose their own District this week called upon company must be made to real­ involved with the NLRB region­ collective bargaining agent free the National Labor Relations ize that the law governing labor- al office. Yet dismissals continue from cooericion and reprisals. The Cities Service Tanker Board to speed action on certi­ management relations "is not a at an accelerated rate. Men's Association is a continua­ fication of the SIU as collective mere scrap of paper." It must COMPANY THREATENS tion under another name of the bargaining agent for CS tanker- also be demonstrated to the com­ Unlicensed Employees Collective Cities Services also is attempt­ , men. pany's employees that the com­ ing to force company-dominated Bargaining Agency of Cities Ser­ In a telegram to tlie Board in pany is not all-powerful and ex­ union (Cities Service Tanker vice Oil Company which the Washington, Secretary -Treasurer empt from the law the Union Men's Association) on its em­ NLRB ruled was company-dom­ Paul Hall pointed out that "de­ said. ployees and threatening repris­ inated, and of its successor the spite designation of the SIU by The complete text of the Un­ als to those refusing to sign American Tankermen's AssociaCities Service employees in two ion message, addressed "to Frank pledge cards. Men who have re­ (Contimied on Page 3) NLRB elections, the company Kleiler, Director of the NLRB, brazenly refuses to answer the follows: Union's repeated requests to en­ TEXT ter collective bargaining nego­ tiations." The SIU A&G District re­ One hour before the scheduled extended until 12:01 AM, Dec. The telegram revealed that 185 spectfully urges the NLRB to deadline, the-AFL Masters, Mates 16. Cities Service crewmen had been speed action on its pending cer­ and Pilots last Tuesday post­ The threatened strike would fired to date by the company be­ tification as collective bargain­ poned for 30 days a strike call have tied up tight all shipping cause of their Union sympathies, ing agent for unlicensed per­ which would have tied up all on the East and Gulf Coasts im­ and that dismissals vfere contin­ sonnel in the Cities Service Oil Atlantic and Gulf coast shipping. mediately. The member unions of Company to halt company's con­ The strike deferment was made the powerful AFL Maritime uing daily. tinued flagrant disregard of pro­ at the request of goverrunent Trades Department announced CTMA PHONY visions of the Labor-Manage­ mediators, who are attempting to that full support would be given Moreover, the Union message ment Relations Act. settle the dispute between the its affiliate, a decision reached declared, the company is attempt­ Despite designation of SIU by officers union .and the operators at a meeting in New York early ing to force CTMA, the company Cities Service employees as col­ over a new contract. this week. dominated "union," down the lective bargaining agent in two The peace plan is subject to Attending the MTD meeting throats of its personnel, threat­ NLRB elections — the company approval of the MM&P mem­ were representatives of the SIU, ening reprisals to those refusing brazenly refuses to answer Un­ bership and the employers. Both SUP, ILA, ROU and the MM&P. to sign pledge cards. ion's repeated requests to enter sides have until Monday, Nov. The principal stumbling block The CTMA organization is a collective bargaining "h e g o t i a- 21, to approve or reject the in the dispute is the MM&P's replica of two other Cities Serv­ tions. More than that", company truce. If approval is -given, the demand for rotary hiring of all ice dominated company unions^ continues its policy of mass fir­ terms of the contract between the men below First Mates, to aid the Unlicensed Employees Col­ ings and cooercion of employees deck officers and the operators, in spreading employment among lective Bargaining Agency of suspected of Union sympathies. which expired Sept. 30, will l?e its members. MM&P Delays Strike For Month Engiheera Beneficial Asaoelation — sided with the ship­ owners and favored continuance of the board to settle disputes over war risk bonuses and in­ surance. The ClO-shipowner's view was also shared by the in­ dependent Marine Firemen's Un­ ion. Dushane, in presenting the po­ sition of the SIU and the other AFL unions, pointed out that the Board was originally "set up to provide machinery for the settlement of disputes" during the war. But the war is over, and the Board no longer has valid reason for existence, he stated. TO IGNORE BOARD Therefore, the SIU spokesman said, the Union wished to record the fact that it does not recog­ nize the board's jurisdiction over bonuses to be paid seamen trav­ elling in waters where floating mines and other war hazards may exist. The SIU is anxious for a re­ turn to the procedure followed before establishment of the Mar­ itime Emergency War Board, when it negotiated the highest bonus scales in the industry for its membership. In the famed War Bonus Strike of 1941, the SIU negotiated pre­ cedent-setting bonus payments after a government board at­ tempted to arbitrarily establish rates of payment. The govern­ ment stepped in when negotia­ tions between the SIU and the operators were stalemated, and recommended payments that the Union regarded as being entirely insufficient. The strike was called despite warnings from the government mediators that it would recom­ mend nationalization of the mer­ chant marine. As a result of the Union's militant stand, the mem­ bership won a 100 percent bonus for travel in war areas, plus five dollars for every day spent in ports in combat areas, plus $150 for every time they entered war zones. This later became a pat­ tern for the industry. The SIU's insistence upon un­ fettered negotiations was again proven successful in 1946, when it called the general strike in protest against the War Stabil­ ization Board's ruling that raises won from the operator in col(Continued on Page 3) New York Meeting The next meeting of the New York Branch will be held once again at Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 E. 17th St., corner 4th Avenue, on No­ vember 23, 7 PM. �THE SEAFARERS Page Two SEAFARERS LOG , Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District LOG Friday, November 18, 1949 "Ttoiee c£.akind Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24. 1912. 267 Enemies Of Labor (Continued from Page 1) press, speech and assembly, "liberation of all arrested socialist and non-partisan workingmen." "They don't want to live by the decrees of the Bolsheviki," said one of their leaflets; "they want to control their own destinies." The Kronstadt sailors, "the flower of the revolution­ ary forces," backed these demands, and gave support to a group of striking workers who were, locked out of their factories by the Lenin-Trotsky-led communists. Immediately Lenin and Trotsky labelled them "inter­ ventionists" and tools of the French. Trotsky, as chair­ man of the Revolutionary Military Soviet, threatenec to "shoot you like pheasants." And he did. Within two weeks, the Kronstadt sailors were "liquidated," many of them — including women and children — shot down ia cold blood. The rest of them were sent to prisons and concentration camps as punish­ ment for daring to raise democratic demands against the communist dictatorship. The Kronstadt story is not an isolated incident. So­ viet history is full of cases of "comrades" who were eased out of the communist party by bullets carefully inserted into their skulls. There is no integrity, no morality, no principle in the communist movement — whether Stalinist or Trotskyite — any more than there was in Hitlerism. They are C. BROWN both enemies of the American worker, and must be driven E. CHATTERTON out of the trade union movement. M. DIKUM Not all our enemies are on the "left." The fascists F. JACOBSON and other would-be Hitlers, too, would like to smash our R. REED trade unions. But whereas the Stalinists and Trotskyites try J. H. MCELROY to Vbore from within" the unions, the fascist finks try to A. LOPEZ . , T. DALLEY destroy them from the outside, so the chances are that you won't meet any organized group within labor organiza­ XXX tions. But it is a good idea to know what these organiza­ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL tions are, and not to be taken in by their phony slogans. E. GAME Here are some of the worst ones: R. PEARSON Christian National Crusade, Christian Nationalist W. L. ADKINS These are the Union Brothers ourrently in the marine hospitals, Party and Patriotic Tract Society are all run-by the no­ as reported N. T. TALA by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging L. G. LARONDE torious rabble-rouser, Gerald L. K. Smith. Smith also heavily on.their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by K. PUCHALESKI publishes the violently anti-Semitic Cross and the Flag writing them. D. H. BRUNIE magazine. MOBILE HOSPITAL H. E. BONEWALL' E. LYNCH Citizens Protective League is a rallying .point for R. R. SIERRA E. R. IDELL F. T. REYNOLDS German Bund and native Fascist elements. SIDNEY SWITZER P. E. DARROUGH L. HOWARD CARLOS MATT . E. F. PAUL Constitutional Educational League publishes thousands J. C. STEWART M. J. LUCAS W. J'. KENNELLY of pamphlets which it sells at high profits. D. H. MILLER R. L. LAMBERT R. W. BELL Loyal American Group Union primarily promotes a 4" 4" JOHN B. DOLAN E. W. HENDERSON BOSTON HOSPITAL hatemongering paper called Common Sense. FRANK NEARING L. HEALY Lutheran Research Society has no connection with JOE GREENBAUM A. M. KASAITIS. L. R. TICKLE IVAN A. THOMAS E. WATERMAN any official Lutheran church but has sponsored speeches PETER KOGOY A. L. MASTER it X it FRANK ALASAVICH by members of Gerald L. K. Smith's organizations. J. M. BERGERIA VIC MILAZZO NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL National Blue Star Mothers is another violently antiJ. HARRIS R. BOLDUG Semitic group. R. CRONIN R. H. GRAF it it National Economic Council is an outlet for much J. DENNIS J. YUKAS F. LANDRY reactionary business propaganda. Its leader, Merwin K. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ••XXX H. F. LAGAN BERNARD JURROWSKI Hart, has a long anti-Semitic record. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL C. ELLARD Nationalist Action League works closely with the ARCHIE KING L. WILLIS FRED VYKRUTA SAM DRURY National Blue Star Mothers and Gerald L. K. Smith. L. LANG SAL MANCINI ALTON LEACH Pro-American Information Bureau is a clearing house MICHAEL ARMANDO C. R. HONEYCUTT A. LOMAS for hate literature. P. ROBERTS WILHELM PIETERS WILLIE WATSON A. MAUFFRAY JOSE REYES Protestant War Veterans is a one-man organization R. SALDANA W. J. WOLFE J. KEENAN publishing anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic papers and ROYAL HARGRAVES B. K. JOHNSON J. F. GAMBLICH THOMAS ISAKSEN magazines. F. B. CAILLOUET JOHN C. LONG XXX If you come across any of these outfits, tell them off. JOE HERNANDEZO. HOWELL W. K. SUTHERLIN Tell them -that you classify them along with the Stalinist R. G. ANDERSEN SAVANNAH HOSPITAL H. REMME P. ALBANESE and Trotskyite commies as enemies of labor. R. W. CARROLTON V. L. COASH RICHARD GRALICKX / They are three of a kind, and deserve to be handled ANDREW 0. A. GARDNER A. PANEPINTO AHLSTROM the same way. J. ACKERMAN J. E. TASSIN WILLIAM ROACH Men Now h no Mmmo Hos/utak �Fddayt Noirwnbet 18, 1849 TOE SEAFARERS MWEB Interferes With Free Collective Bargaining, Says SIU Visitors At Shipboard Meeting On SS Puerto Rico Congressmen and BIU crewmembers of SS Puerlo Rico give John Forsylhe, General Coun­ sel lo Ihe House Education and Labor Committee, a big hand as he addresses shipboard meet­ ing en route to Puerto Rico. Seated at table at which Forsythe is standing, from left to right, are Congressmen John Lesinski, of Michigan, committee chairman; Carroll D. Kearns of Penn­ sylvania, Charlies Howell of New Jersey, Augustine B. Kelley of Pennsylvania, and Harold Velde of Illinois. In dark suit and standing behind Congressman Kelley is Walter J. Mason, AFL legislative representative, who also spoke at the shipboard session. At the meeting, the Congressional delegation viewed the SIU films, "Battle of Wall Street," and "This Is the SIU." The members of the House Labor Committee travelled aboard the Bull Lines ship to Puerto Rico lo investigate labor conditions there and in the Virgin Islands. In letters to the SIU and the Bull Lines, the Congresismen lauded the "excellent service provided to the passengers of the ship by every member of the ship's company." They added that the manner in which SIU crewmembers performed their duties was a "credit to them­ selves and their Union." • Seafarers Hits 'Brazen DefnuKe' jemce (Continued from Page I) lion, likewise declared illegal by the NLRB. Current policy of company is nothing but extension of acts previously ruled as unfair labw practices in the matter of Cities Service and the National Mari­ time Union. NLRB in this in­ stance issued a cease and desist order directed at company and was upheld by US Circuit Courts in an enforcement order. We feel this continued defiance of the law must be halted once and for all and that the company must recognize that the law gov­ erning labor-management rela­ tions is not a mere scrap of pa­ per. , MEN ARE VICTIMS In behalf of the CS employees who are Victims of this gross violation of law we ask that the Board take steps to speed action on certification of SIU as collec­ tive bargaining agent on com­ pany vessels. Company must be made to understand it is not exempt from responsibilities and obligations of the law in the democratic community. Its per­ sonnel must be shown that com­ pany's masquerade of omnipo­ tence in ignoring the laws of oyr land is without substance and that they are entitled to protec­ tion within the full meaning of the laws. Therein lies our reason for this request that action on certifica­ tion be expedited. May we have an early reply from you in this regard^ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasuzer Atlantic and Gulf District S^farers International Union (Continued from Page I) lective bargaining could not go into effect. On the tenth day of the beef, the government agency reversed its stand, and the raises were allowed to go into effect. Once again the rest of the maritime unions profited by the SIU's militant stand. The Union's opposition to con­ tinuance of the Maritime War Emergency Board steihs from its traditional policy of dealing straight across the table with the shipowners, free from gov­ ernmental interference, in all matters involving the welfare, wages and working conditions of its membership. The correctness of this policy has been demonstrated in ajl comparisons of gains made by free collective bargaining and those awards granted by gov­ ernment agencies. Although the CIO unions and the Marine Firemen supported continuance of the MWEB, the fact that the Board could be an instrument for setting lower bonuses and insurance payments is borne out by the united stand of the shipowners alsn favoring the board's continued existence. MAJORITY MEMBERS: JOHN LXtlNtKI, MICH.. CHAIRMAN ORAHAM A. SARDCN, N. C. AUCUtTINC 0. KCU.CV. PA. ADAM C. ROWCLL. JR.. N. V. JOHN •. WOOD, OA. JOHN r. KCNNEDV, MASS. WINOATC H. LUCAS. TCX. CLCVCLANO M. BAILCV. W. VA. LEONARD IRVINO, MO. CARL D. RCRKtNS. KY. CKARLU R. HOWELL, N. J. HUOO S. SIMS. S. C. ANDREW JACOeS. IND. THOMAS H. BURKE. OHIO TOM STEED. OKLA. ROY W. WIER, MINN, Page Three LOG MINORITY MEMBERS: EIGHTY-FIRST CONGRESS Committee on education and ICafaor HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congresisi of tfje ?Hni'tcb States: raasljinBton 25, 0. C. JOttPH ROSKI. CHIEF cum SAMUEL K. MCCONNCLL. JP.. PA. RALRH W. OWINN. N. Y. WALTER e. BREHM. OHIO WINT IMtTH. KAHS. CARROLL D. KEARNS. PA. RICHARD M. HIXOH. CALlP. THRUSTON BALLARD MORTON. K THOMAS H. WERDCL. CALIF. HAROLD H. vELOe. ILL. JOHN O. GRAHAM, MINORITY CLERK PROFESSIONAL STAFF JOHN S. FORSTTHC GENERAL COUNSEL JOSEPH S. JAROSZ RESEARCH SPECIALIST FRANK E. BOYER INVESTIGATOR San Juan, Puerto Kico November x4, Mr Paul Hail, Secretery-Trcaaurer seafarers Internetlonal Union 51 Beaver Street, New York, New York Dear Mr Bail: The undersigned members oi a subconin.ittee or the Committee on Education and Labor recently visited Puerto Hlco anc tnc Virgin lalanas for the purpose or investigating the cricct or the Fair Labor Standards Act upon those Islands. We traveled from New York to Puerto Rico on the s. s. Puerto Rico, one of the Bull Insular line ships. We wish to t^c this opportunity to compliment you of the exccnent service provided to the passeng'rs of the ahlp by every member of the ships company. Without exception they pcrformeo their auties in a manner which waa a credit to themselves and to tneir union. Every employee appeared to take a personal Interest In insuring that the passengera should have a pleasant voyage. Sincerely yours. In fact, at the hearings, which were held to determine the ad­ visability of continuing the board and its functions, the shipowners called for decreases in the pres­ ent war bonus payments. The board will render an opin­ ion on the opposing views early next year, after conducting fur­ ther hearings in December and January. We ai-e here representing the Seafarers International Union of North America and its affiliates who are signatories of the State­ ment of Principles. We wish to inform this newly constituted board that we are opposed to the continuance of the Maritime War Emergency Board. The text of the SIU statement: We wish to return to free col­ lective bargaining without being hampered or interferred with by Government Agencies or Boards. Even though the Statement of Principles, which established this board, guaranteed that collective bargaining would in no instance be impaired or restricted, we find instances where shipowners have refused to negotiate with some of our affiliated unions, using the Maritime War Emergency Board as an excuse not to negotiate on our bonus demands. This, in spite of the fact of the very grave and increasing dangers in certain areas at this very moment. Further, the Maritime War Emergency Board was set up to provide machinery for the settle­ ment of disputes without inter­ ruption of service or stoppages of work during the period of the war. We contend that we are now in a different era. PROFIT MOTIVE Our contracted operators ^re not now engaged in any so-call­ ed war effort. They are instead now sending vessels into danger areas for profit motives and nothing else. The shipowner today, in the main, is not bound by any rules as to where he sends his vessels, what cargoes he carries, or what he can make in the way of profit. We. therefore, strongly con­ tend that we should be free in the same manner, so as to bar­ gain for the best contract we can make with the shipowner and not have any outside inter­ ference by Government Agencies and Boards which, to put it mildly, are not only cumber­ some in operation, but in no way protect the working seaman's in­ terests. We finally contend, and we want the record to show, that in so far as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America and its affiliated unions are con­ cerned, the Statement of Prin­ ciples is no longer a legal and binding document on our organ­ izations. Statement issued by and in behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America and its affiliates: MATTHEW DUSHANE, Legislative Rep., SIU PAUL HALL. Vice President, SIU MORRIS WEISBERGER. Vice President, SIU ^ �Page Four I;! W,r in 1 San Francisco Has Two Good Shipping Weeks THE SEAFARERS Friday. November 18, 1949 LOG THE BATTLE OF WALL STREET" STILL A SMASH HIT f* G€N€RflL DRIVERS & HELPERS LOCALUNiON N! 554 By JEFF MORRISON AttUi(rt«<l wMt UM SAN FRANCISCO —The past two weeks showed some fairly good shipping here. We wish we could report that the next two weeks look as good, but there are nothing but in-transit ships scheduled so far. Oiu: payoffs were the Young America, on the Far East run, and the Monroe Victory, an intercoastal job. Both of these Wa­ terman ships signed on again. A number of vessels called at Frisco, these being the Fairland, a Waterman intercoastal; the Loyola Victory, also Waterman and intercoastal, and two Isth­ mian ships on the Far East run, the Steel Rover and Steel Ven­ dor. The payoffs were clean and the in-transit ships only had a few routine beefs which were no particular trouble. All were set­ tled in SIU style. The San Francisco Marine Hos­ pital lists seven Seafarers as pa­ tients this week: Sam Drury, Al- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR PHONES; WE 4484 WE 4485 WE 4486 OMAHA Z, NE81IA8IA November 12, 1949 Albert A. Bernstein Educational Director Seafarers International Union Of N. A, 51 Beaver Street Now York 4, New York. - .V , Dear Sir & Brother: ^ " We are returning to you Wall Street". We did not issue papers or otherwise relative to but rather confined the showing ship. your movie "The Battle of any publicity in the news­ the showing of this picture, exclusively to our member­ The members of our Joint Council were impressed with the picture and as a result we had a showing of the picture in each of our local meetings affiliated with our Joint Council, Because of the showing of this film the attendance at each of our meetings increased and a great deal of ccmiment was made by our members. Because of the interest expressed we would appreciate it very much if you would send to ua your other film entitled "THI3 IS THE SIU". Our meetings start the 28th of November and we have a meeting each night for approximately 10 days. Thanking you in advance I i^emai.i Praternally yours, JL GOjraw ton Leach, A. Tomas, Willie Wat­ son, R. Saldana, J. Keenan and Thomas Isaksen. Scheduled to call in the next couple of weeks are the Jeff Davis, Twin Falls Victory, Hast­ ings, Gateway City and the Kenyon Victory. We don't expect mcare than a few replacements to be called for by any of these vessels. There are few men on the Seattle beach right now, but this is fortunate in view of the fact that no payoffs are sched­ uled. The weather is lousy here and the fish, according to reports, are not biting. But then, we don't have any time to fish, anyway. So it really doesn't matter. Omaha Teamsters join other unions in praise of 'The Battle of Wall Street," SIU mm Of the 1948 strike against the New York Stock' and Curb Exchanges. By JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Shipping smiled on Seafarers in the city of Brotherly Love during the period just ended. A sharp im­ provement was noted in the num­ ber of men shipped compared to the port's figures during the pre­ vious two weeks. The vessels paying off here were the Bienville, Warhawk and Golden City, Waterman; Arlyn, Rosario, Bull; Alexandra, J. M. Carras; The Cabins, Mathiasen; Northwestern Victory, Vic­ tory Carriers, and the Robin Trent, Robin. FEW BEEFS Most of the payoffs were hand­ led without any difficulty, the ships having come in clean. The Golden City has some disputed overtime beefs but this-money was collect^ for the men in­ volved at the payoff. The Northwestern Victory had one major beef. The ship spent 18 days in Cuba during which time no launch service was pro­ vided by the company for the crew. This beef was settled at the payoff, with each man in the crew getting two dollars per day for the 18 days, as provided in ou^ agreements. The sign-ons came off well, too. Here are the ships that sign­ ed on: Warhawk, Bienville, Azalea City, Waterman; Arlyn, Rosario, Bull; Northwestern Victory and The Cabins. We're hoping that we can re­ port that shipping continued along these lines, when we put in our appearance in the next issue of the LOG. See you then. Jifew York Shipping Hoids Up Weii Despite Conditions By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Considering the general situation in the maritime industry at present, shipping in this port has been fairly good during the past two weeks. There was a fair amount of activity here, including port pay­ offs and sign-ons. In the payoff column we had the following ships: Andrew Jackson, Claiborne, Beauregard, Warrior, Waterman; Ann Marie, Kathryn, Evelyn, Elizabeth, Puerto Rico, Carolyn, Suzanne, Frances, Bull; Steel By JIM DRAWDY Age, Steel Mariner, Steel Ap­ SAVANNAH — Not much to prentice, Isthmian; Seatrain New report from this point this week. Jersey; New London, Bull Run, Shipping has been slow. The Julesberg, Mathiasen; Cecil Bean, weather has been cold. And Dry-Trans; Cape Mohican, Mar those are the highlights for the Ancha; Ames Victory, Victory two-week period just ended. Carriers; Colabee, American Ha­ The Cape Nome, South Atlan- waiian; Christine, Carras; and tic, came in for a payoff and a the Crysstar, formerly the Evisign-on and the Greeley Victory, star, Triton.' Waterman, paid the port a visit. NO TROUBLE Neither of these ships had any All of these payoffs were dis­ beefs aboard. posed of in good shape; what Three of our members are in beefs there were have been set­ the local Marine Hospital this tled to the satisfaction of all week. They are R. W. Carrollton, concerned. C. A. Gardner, J. Ackerman. We Sign-ons during the past twothink it would be a nice gesture week period took place aboard if their former shipmates would the following-named ships: drop them a line. Allegheny Victory, Steel Na­ That's about all we have for vigator, Steel Flyer, Steel Trav­ this issue. We hope there'll be eller, Meredith Victory, Steel Ad­ an upswing in shipping and a vocate, Isthmian; Massmar, Callittle more activity on the local mar; John B. Waterman, Water­ front so that we can give you man; Robin Locksley, and the something to read. I Michael, Carras. The appearance Shipping, Weather Chill Port Savannah George 0%ara Recording Secretary ShippingFigures Rise Sharply In Philadelphia of the Michael was a welcome DuPonts. With all the hollering pected to perform his duties, and sight, since this ship just came these guys have been doing if he falls down on the job, he out of lay-up. We're always hap­ about being driven against the can't very well expect the Union py, of course, to see one of the wall by employee demands, they to go to bat for him. ships come back into the fold. now find that ^ they are more This doesn't mean that a Just in case any one still prosperous than ever. Steward has to do any appledoubts the potential harm exist­ REMINDER polishing with the company. He ing in the atmosphere created by I think this is a good time to simply has to know how to run the Taft-Hartley law, he has only remind the Stewards aboard his department and do so effi­ to take note of the news out of SlU-contracted ships that they ciently. In other words, he Washington this week. The fines have a job to perform, just as should know and do his job imposed on the United Mine do the rest of the crew. A Stew­ just as the rest of the men are Workers and its president, John ard going aboard ship is ex­ expected to. L. Lewis, were upheld by the high courts and this week the Union had to pay over a million dollars. Lewis himself was fined $20,000. Br CAL TANNER SOAK THE UNION It appears obvious that the MOBILE—No sign of improve­ the slowest we have had for purpose of these heavy fines is ment in shipping was noted dur­ quite some time, and we hope to weaken the union. About the ing the past two weeks in this that the next two weeks will only conclusion that can be port, and activity must be re­ show some improvement. drawn from this horrible state ported as slow. All payoffs and sign-ons were of affairs is that the efforts of smooth, with only a few minor There were eight ships paying organized labor to have the Taftbeefs popping up on some of Hartley law repealed must and off, along with six sign-ons and these ships. However, these were one ship in-transit. settled to the satisfaction of all should be redoubled. While workers are being tossed Those paying off were the Pur­ hands. on the unemployed heap and big due Victory, which went into Again, we're asking the Bro­ business is crying that it can't layup; the Andrew Jackson, thers to have just a wee bit afford anything that would make Fairisle, M Tning Light, Alcoa more- patience. The Hall will the working man's lot a bit more Cavalier, IV-rville, Fairhope, soon be ready for all-around use pleasant, the financial pages Monarch of he Sea, and the Al­ and if we must say so ourselves, we think all hands will agree show that the giant corporations coa Clipper. are doing all right for them­ On the si^n-on side, we had that this has been soi):iething the Fairisle 'Morning Light, Ib­ worth waiting for. selves. erville, Mon ch of the Sea, Fair- Just wait until you see the General Motors has announced hope, and f^e Clipper. results of our new alteration job. an eight-dollar dividend for each share of stock in the outfit, one- The Bessc ler Victory was the Seafarers stopping by in Mobile quarter of which — 10 million vessel whic'i called in-transit. will find the comforts available shares — 'isr controlled by the Shipping on these vessels was here hard to duplicate elsewhere. Mobile Shows No Improvemeiit �Friday, November 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Never To Say Goodbye By EDWARD R. KAHRS Sailing notice was posted for Slim was already in the messsix o'clock Friday morning. Ste­ haU drinking coffee, when the You would have known Slim wards stores were taken on; Sea. four to eight watch called the ' for ^ sailor the moment you se' watches were set for midnight. deck gang to stand by at six eyes on him. He was a natural Union delegates were elected. o'clock. The sun, just above the as the theatre people would s%y. Most of the crew went ashore horizon, was squinting a red Instinctively, you knew he was for their last chance at America eye, trying to see through the more at home in dungarees anc before sailing time. Only the reddish haze covering the river checked red shirt than in the few men on watch and Slim re­ and the bay beyond. finest suit money could buy. mained aboard. STAND BY Slim would wander from the He walked with the sligh The haze was beginning to lift weaving gait common to sailing messhall to his forecastle to the when the Chief Mate stuck his gangway. On some of these fre­ meni His eyes spoke a purpose head in the messhall door and quent trips, he would talk for in life but, try as you might, told the Bosun to stand by fore you could never fathom this and aft. purpose. His glance would flick Slim drifted back aft with the over you, then move on to rest of the twelve to four watch. something else, constantly search­ The Second Mate was already ing. warming up the winch. A tug You knew you could follow was standing by in the river. in Slim's footsteps, but you The Captain shouted from the knew also that you could never bridge to let go all but the stern get the full meaning from life line aft. All but the stern line as Slim did. was pulled in and fiaked on deck. CASUAL-LIKE Slim leaned on the rail to The way Slim casually drag­ rest for a minute when he saw ged a cigarette from a pack, and the girl. She didn't see him paused amidst the jostling awhile with the gangway watch, though, for she kept looking throng on the main street to on others he would stand look­ back and forth along the length light up, you knew nothing ing up and down the dock, say­ of the ship's rail. would disturb him very much ing nothing. BUSY TIME —or, almost nothing. Finally, in the wee hours of The order came to let go all Sailors are quite immune to the morning, when the last of lines aft, and Slim was busy for the unusual. In fact, it wouldn't the straggling crew had headed a few minutes flaking the line surprise one sailor to find an­ for their bunks, Slim stretched on the deck. other sailor behind the Presi­ out on some tarps by number Free from the dock, the ship's dent's desk in the White House. three hatch. He was still awake bow began swinging toward the It didn't surprise anyone that when the watch changed at four middle of the river. Slim met the girl in an art gal­ o'clock, gazing up at the starry sky. The Pilot was turning the ship lery. It just never occurred to anyone to ask how he came to be in an art gallery. He was just there, that's all. The girl must not have been surprised, either. If she was, no one ever heard her mention the fact. She seemed to take Slim as he was, without bothering to wonder or worry about the past, or future. They were the well balanced couple. Her quiet, dark beauty and lively manner made the perfect lace border for the Irish The ship was almost loaded now. Number one hatch boards were in place. Numbers four and five hatches would be finished tonight. Numbers two and three would be finished tomorrow night. It wouldn't take long to take on bunkers after the hatches were finished, so the ship would probably sail early Friday morn­ ing. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We enjoyed reading this story, and we feel sure that all of you did. too. However, in the interests of keeping this tale on an even romantic keel. Brother Kahrs did not write the true ending to Slim's adventure. This is what happened: Slim and the girl got married, but when his shipmates came back to the States, they promptly filed charges against him. and Slim was fined $50 by the membership for jumping ship. Sailors may be "quite immune to the unusual." but not when the unusual involves breaking Union regulations and jeopardizing their organization. Slim and the girl are still married — and Slim has never jumped ship since.) "CONGEESSIONAL RECORD—APPENDIX Seafarers International Union EXTENSION OP REMARKS OP HON. LOUIS B. HELLER OF NEW TORK NEAR FINISH to head down the river to the the handkerchief and began us­ oil docks. This turning threw ing it on her eyes. Under the fantail, the screw was churning the mud and wa­ ter into a reddish foamy mixture, and .shooting it out behind the ship in a steady stream. DECISION MADE A tug snuggled up close to the ship, much as a baby pig snug­ gles up to an old sow. Several birds were making early morn­ ing practice raids on some gar­ bage floating in the river. Slim stood for a while deep the fantail in full view of the in thought, watching the dock dock. Then the girl spotted Slim. where the girl stood dwindling The distance was too great to in size. Suddenly, he shucked off his hear what she was shouting. She must have realized this, for sud­ coat and, shoes and dived into denly she stopped shouting, and the muddy water to begin the stood there waving a white hand­ long swim back to shore. kerchief in her outstretched Only a landlubber would have hand. Finally, she quit waving asked him why. What A Congressman Thinks Of The SfO: From The 'Rerord' IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES linen Slim. They walked through the park or went to a picture, sometimes holding hands, al­ ways smiling or laughing, but never angry or moody. She gave Slim a large picture which he hung under the mir­ ror in his locker. He slipped ashore one night with a large manila envelope. Those who saw him go didn't ask him if he was carrying his picture to the girl. a short story Wednesday, October 5,1949 Mr. HELLER. Mr. Speaker, a couple of weeks ago an Invitation was extended by Mr. A1 Bernstein, international repre­ sentative, Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf district, to myself and other Members of the House to visit the Atlantic and Gulf dutrict headquarters of the Seafarers International Union in New York. As a Congressman from the Brooklyn district embracing part of New York's waterfront, I felt it was my duty to accept the invitation. This union of seafaring men, through Mr. Bernstein, expressed a desire to build greater understanding between the leg­ islative representatives of the people and their representatives on the economic front. Desirous of improving that un­ derstanding and because I wanted to see how a maritime union, whose members are so vital a part of. our economy, func­ tions. I am glad I made that visit, and I wish to review it for the benefit of my colleagues. The SiU headquarters is located In New York's financial district in the heart of the shipping center. The six-story building also houses the New York branch of the union. Perhaps the most striking thing aoout this particular union to an outside ob­ server, is the air of informality, the manto-man relationships between the ofiBr cials and the membership. I. should imagine this is the kind of relationship that exists among seafaring men aboard ship, and the union has admirably trans­ ferred it to its shore-side apparatus. Proip this relationship stems the dem­ ocratic- process, which the' union reMgiously adheres to in every phase of its activities, as T observed in the course of my visit. The union oflBcials bypassed nothing in the visit. I saw how the seafarers maintain their records, with their complete data on the » membership and the finances. All of the union records are available for inspection by thp membership. In fact, the union encourages interest in these aspects of its operations. Elected committees of members inspect the books every week. At the Seafarers I had an opportunity to see the hiring hall, backbone of today's free maritime trade-unionism, in opera­ tion. Here is where the democratic, equitable system of rotary shipping is utilized every hour on the hour. This method of dispatching men to jobs—on a first-come-first-served basis—represents the greatest single attainment in the in­ terest of maritime labor and I learned that it has proved beneficial to the em­ ployers as well as the workers. It is the militant desire to protect this system of employment, from which the SIU's principal objection to the TaftHartley law arises. For the SIU, and the other maritime unions, asserts that the Taft-Hartley law places this precious symbol of free trade-unionism in jeop­ ardy. The SIU's desire to acquaint its mem­ bership with the structure and function­ ing of their union i$ well demonstrated in a movie called This Is the SIU, which I took 20 well-spent minutes to witness. The movie, while' high-lighting the attdlnments made by the union in the field of wages and working conditions for the membership, also shows the members why they pay dues. The spending of each dollar, as the movie points out, is calculated to make the SIU membership the best represented seamen in the world. I would heartily recommend this movie to all who are interested In knowing how a sound union functions. I also learned that the SIU operates on the theory that a well-informed mem­ bership is the greatest insurance for con­ tinued democracy. The union publica­ tions, notably the official organ, the Sea­ farers Log, are black and white examples of the practice of this theory, I dai'esay that few publications reveal so great a ^ I• • % * t" OCTOBER 5^ degree of membership participation. . in Its pages any member can—to use one of its colorful figures of speech—"blow his lid" on any matter in which the welfare qf the mei-Tbership is concerned. The pagSs of the paper are sort of a testing ground, and niany ideas expres.sed in it by Individual members later emerge as union policy. Another and interesting phase of the union's activities is the providing of recreation for its members while they ., are on the beach, waiting for jobs via the rotary shipping board. Seafaring unions, like the SIU differ from shoreside unions in se^ral respects. The recreation hall offers one example. Un­ like shoreside workers, the men who sail our merchant fleet are dependent upon their union almost .24 hours a day. Not only for economic representation but for a means of recreation and relaxation. This need the SIU meets foursquare. Comfortable lounging facilities are available. Checker and chess games are in constant progress. Radios and tele­ vision work around the clock. On the walls are displayed samples of members' talents and craftsmanship—paintings, unusual examples of rope splicing, and the like. Briefly, I would say that the SIU is a good example of clean, sound tradeunionism. Its members, most of whom are now young, vigorous Americans who wish to make seafaring a life-long career, practice democracy in peace in their union, just as most of them fought to preserve this precious heritage in the recent war. Such trade-unionism can never harm our country. Rather it is essential that it continue unfettered if democracy is to grow and develop as an instrument of free men. ' I ask no one to accept my observations as the gospel truth.. Instead I would recommend that my colleagues avail themselves of the opportunity to witness a democratic trade-union in action and see for themselves. It is one way in which we Representa­ tives can learn the needs, problems, and accomplishments of a section of our constituency. �Page Six THE S E A¥ ARE RS*L O Q Grand Dame 'Murphy' Mourned By Friends Friday, NoiNlmber 18, 1949 South Atlantic SS Co. Praises Crew For Aid In Making Good Will Program A Success SIU Stewards Department men aboard South Atlantic Steam­ The death of the grand old lady and staunch Union ship Company vessels are con­ supporter, affectionately called "Murphy" by her legion tributing' in no small measure of friends in the SIU, was reported last week to the LOG to the success of the company's by Bill Gray, Ship's Delegate aboard the Seatrain New "Good Will Dinners" in foreign ports. Jersey. ® Few of Murphy's countless ad­ was good and that he needn't go Testimony to the efficiency of mirers knew her by her real without fo"bd as long as the gen­ the Seafarers comes from a name of Mrs. Mae "Montault. erous and understanding lady source that ought to know—the company office in Savannah. Re­ There was no rigid formality was around. Any SIU beef was Murphy's ports concerning the dinners are about the lady and it was this quality, along with others just beef, as well, and she pitched very complimentary, says the as endearing, that won her the in with as much vigor as the company. sterling and unquestioned reputa­ most died-in-therwool Union The "Good V/ill Dinners" are tion as a genuine friend of sea­ member. During strikes conduct­ part of South Atlantic's program men, and SIU members in par­ ed by the Seafarers, Murphy gave for building good will among the men" on the bricks seeming­ ticular. customers of the line in Europ­ ly unlimited supplies of cigar­ ean ports. Shilling men, export­ In New Orleans and elsewhere ettes. ers and civic officials are amongin the Gulf, Seafarers are mourn­ ing the passing of Murphy as an Mrs. Montault also turned over those invited to the dinners irreplaceable loss. As Brother her car to the Union men to be when the company's vessels tie Gray put it. Murphy's "love for used in the prosecution of the up abroad. the SIU was shown in practical beef whenever it was needed. Especially active in the good Here are four of the SS Southland's "good will ambassa­ ways all through our 'y days NEVER SAID "NO" will^ effort has been the SS dors" whose ^ing room savvy has been winning complimexits and whenever we really needed It is said that Murphy never Southland, whose crew recently for the South Atlantic Steamship Company in foreign ports. the aid that only true friends turned down any Seafarer and drew the company's praise. Rec­ No identification accompanied photo but ye Editor hazards could give." this guess—the third and fourth men from the left are A. W. it is reported that a heap of tes­ ognizing the crew's contribution, P. P. Imlay, personnel manager timony to this fact was uncov­ Mackin and D. Picaxelli, Messmen. Are we right or wrong, SHE REALLY CARED for South Atlantic, sent the fol­ gentlemen? ered at her death. Brother Gray Mrs. Montault, or Murphy was lowing ° . letter to -- the — SIU Port the proprietor of a restaurant said that hundreds of unpaid bijls i of Seafarers who lost their lives -^Sent in Savannah: concerning dinners held aboard his department contributed in a located next to Joe's place on Iberville Street in New Orleans. in the war years were kept by "We desire to express apprec­ are very complimentary, espec­ large measure to the excellence Here it was that she catered to the old lady as personal memen­ iation to all for the efforts made ially in regard to the .prepara­ of these dinners. toward making the "Good Will tion of the food and the manner "A continuance - of this fine seamen and demonstrated time tos. Dinners" a success. Reports re­ in which it was served. The performance will bring credit Jim Sistrunk, Chief Cook, for and again that the troubles and ceived from the SS Southland Steward and the members of to our ships and to their crews." whom Murphy had a special cares of Seafarers were also mat­ place in her heart, notified New ters of grave concern to her. Orleans Port Agent Bull ShepAt Murphy's, a seaman finding pard of the grand lady's passing. himself in tough financial straits Among the many floral pieces would always find that his credit at the funeral parlor where the By "SALTY DICK" body lay was a beautiful wreath i from Murphy's lads on the Seatrain New Jersey. A short time ago I saw a flock,... It would, be a good deal if behind the bar at the Blue The sentiments of the Seatrain of birds flying south. I decided all SlU-manned passenger ships Heaven is our friend Lee J. If you don't find linen men were expressed by Bill Gray to join them and here I am in could get out a crew news sheet. Harvey. He's also attending when you go aboard your New, Orleans. No, I didn't fly. . . A few guys can swing it with classes in air-conditioning and this way: ship, notify the Hall at once. "Murphy is now on her way Jack Parker has quit his job and a little effort. Most ships have refrigeration. . . Jim Collins is A telegram from Le Havre or to meet the boys she loved, the is entering the bar business. His a mimeograph machine, and cer­ waiting for a Far East run, Singapore won't do you any boys whose sacrifices paid off in new place, the "Sea Hawk," is tainly most of the guys have where he figures on running into good. It's your bed and you the form of freedom for all of a couple of blocks from the Hall something to say that we're all Julala, reputed to be a snake «have to lie in it. and Jack would like his buddies interested in. us." charmer of sorts. Jim is crazy to stop in. . . E. Reyes just told Billy Roach is in the Marine about snakes. men that you can get 15 pesos Hospital, that's bad. But he'll Zeke ^ablonski's girl flew HE CHASES THOSE BLUES AWAY for a dollar in B.A. In Brazil be leaving soon, that's good. over to New York from England they're giving 31 cruzeiros. Frank Cacioppo, 47, is search­ and she's waiting there for him. Leroy Clarke seems to be gain­ ing for a rich widow. Must be He's also the lucky one who had ing weight. On him it looks good under 80 though. . . The man his money transferred to New York before the pound was de­ valued. . . The head waiter on the Del Sud is none other than Woody Woodpecker, who left Kentucky where he manfactured mountain dew. Pelting the old apple almost at will, the SS Del Norte Tom Kotalik is expecting a Softball team registered a 6 to 2 victory over a Buenos junior about the end of January . Smithey Smith parks his Aires school aggregation on the latter's home grounds United Cab in front of the Hall diuring a recent stopover in thet for each call. He swore he'll Argentine port. Three home nms some pretty red faces in the never go on as a gloryhole from the bats of Seafarers Peter­ outfield, when a passing female steward again . . . William Scott. son, Tucker and Boyd were suf­ took thfeir eyes off the ball and QM, has been married for six ficient to put the game on ice their minds off the game. months to a~ Buenos Aires girl. The reporter for the English He plans on bringing her to the for the visitors. Interest in the game was step­ language Buenos Aires Herald States and, if possible, building ped up when the teams discarded has this to say of the embarrass­ a love nest in Florida. the rule that pitchers must toss ing incident: Since the lid has been down the ball underhanded, and al­ "One of the college runs was on horse racing, Pete Garza made while several of the ship's spends his time ai the Hall wait­ lowed overarm throws. Held scoreless in their first inn­ team were lost in admiration of ing to ship out. . . Sometiijie ago, ing at bat, the »SIU team found the local scenery. The 'scenery' I wrote that Tony Alleman and its batting eye in the next frame in question had auburn hair and Davis Danos were in love. with Crewmembers aboard Ihe SS Puerto Rico get a big lift and began building up the lead was wearing jodhpurs. Unfortu­ the same girl. The affair has from the cowboy ballads of "Dangerous Dallas Dan" Morin. which they held safely through­ nately for the college, the Ameri­ -been climaxed by a guy from who strums a mean guitar. Dan, an Engine man, can sure out the contest. cans recovered their poise be­ California who came along and build a fire under those blues, it is reported by his podnera~One of tlTe two rims given up fore further inroads on their took over. Both lads plan to take shipmates, thai is. The photo Is by Jim Colder. a long trip to forget. by the Del Norte boys caused lead could be made." 'Voice Of The Sea' AHENTION! SS Del Norte Softballers Rout Buenos Aires Outfit �Friday, November 18, 1849 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings Ssafiorr Sam Stgs• DEL NORTE. Gel. 12—C. A. Union property, with bill of sale Hancock, Chairman: T. J. Lewis. to be held by New Orleans Secreiary. The meeting opened Branch and "machine to be put with considerable discussion on ashore in Union Hall in case the problem of reducing the of ship laying up, sold or other­ noise ^coming from the Wipers' wise taken from SIU manning." quarters, so that the Watchmen 4 4 4. could sleep undisturbed. Several ALCOA CORSAIR, Oct. 2—L. Brothers including Gordano, Cleirke, Chairman; R. Slough. Briant, Hancock, Lyle and King Secretary. Delegates' reports ac­ spoke on the beef and offered cepted. Motions carried: That air ways of solving it. A motion car­ condition failure be investigated; ried recommending that, if sat­ that safety mat be placed in gal­ isfactory to parties concerned, ley for waiters. Tony Bourgot the Watchmen and Quartermas­ elected treasurer for baseball ters change foc'sles for a trial x .u • u i team and that he be empowered unUl .arrival in New Orleans; 11 .1"" It-®:?!!®?-! to make purchases of gear need­ this arrangement is not satisfac­ of $102; $59 is in the washing ed. LeRoy Clarke elected Ship's machine fund. Motion carried Delegate. tory, then officials are to be that Chief Stewardess be made asked to intervene to help vis 4 4 4 Treasurer of ship's fund. Bro­ arrive at a workable solution. FRANCES, Oct. 3—W, Janisch. ther Heilly accepted librarian's Brother Banning urged all to Chairman; M. Olson, Secretary. show consideration for their ship­ job. Big discussion in regard to fans 4, t 4, mates. The meeting chair-man in­ for Wiper's foc'sle. It was decided SANTA CLARA VICTORY, structed the Ship's and Engine to» refer matter of additional fans Sept. 18 — Jack Wooten, Chair­ Delegates to ask the Wipers to to Patrolman. Vote of thanks was man; Jack Christy, Secretary. try to keep the noise down in given to Chief Baker for im­ Engine Delegate reported that provements in baking. No beefs their foc'sles. Chief Electrician had missed ship in Steward's Department; few S. 4. S, % CHICKASAW, Oct. 8 —Mike in Wilmington. " No beefs in hours disputed overtime in Deck, Zelonka, Chairman; William' other departments. J. Smith el- four hours cargo time for Fire­ Hughes, Secretary. No beefs. Ac-lfotfd Sh^P^ Delegate. Patrolman men disputed. tion to be taken on recommenda- is to determine cause of Electri4 4 4 tion of Ship's Delegate in refer- "an s failure to make ship. Pa- RAPHAEL SEMMES, Sept. 25 By HANK ence to OS who was to have ap-'trolman to take action, if possi- —L. Eisele, Chairman; F. S. Sipeared for duty at 8 AM, Oct. 4 ^e, on needed, repairs in Wil- mone. Secretary. Crew refrigeraFlash News—Jack Parker just opened up a bar down in New in Baltimore. Letter to be writ- "Kington. (Note: After meeting was to have been repaired Orleans. Next year we might hear of Brother Parker installing ten to Baltimore Hall to find Chief Mate gave us talk on Bremen, but part was not an ice skating rink!...Joe Pendleton, who said he would be out if job was taken and sug- safety. Repairs subniitted on ^st there. Will be repaired splicing a belt out of square knots, grabbed a job last week on gesting that man be fined if he have now been made.) in New York. No beefs reported. the same day he registered. That's not only good shipping but had missed ship through his own! 4 4 4 Library is to be exchanged. Bal­ it's a long trip, too. Bon splicing, Joe... Ray Queen, the poet negligence. Man to answer for ance of $21.45 reported in wash­ who doesn't write any poetry anymore, wants it to be known he's himself in regular manner be­ ing machine fund. not on any other ship but the SS Warrior!... About a month ago fore a trial committee. OS who Vince "Kelly" Keller said there were twelve Ore ships tied up 4 4 4 joined ship in Jacksonville paid TWIN FALLS VICTORY, Sept. down in Sparrows Point, Maryland, because of the steel strike. his own transportation from Sa­ 25—Bud Bryant, Chairman; Lee Looks like they should all be sailing out soon... From Houston vannah. Union to find out if PENNMAR, Sept. 11 ^Donald de Parlier, Secretary. No beefs Brother "Rocky" Milton writes that any deck ape yearning for company will reimburse him. Chairman; Edward Mc- reported. Bill Lamb elected some learning, a la knots, can forget just one two-hour "bender" Ship to organize softball team Cormick, Secretary! All unlicen- Ship's Delegate by acclamation. and splurge eight bucks for a book called "Encyclopedia of Knots and challenge other ships or sed personnel present except A short discussion on members and Fancy Rope Work." All you need with it, if we're not too far teams the weekend our vessel those on watch. Motion by Frank of Engine and Deck Departments Peskure that messhall and rec­ sougeeing officers' rooms pre­ wrong, is a Bosun... A favorite spot for SIU guys is the Roosevelt is in Mobile. reation room be painted. Amend- paratory to painting. Deck Dele­ Bar in Tabooria, Piraeus—in Greece. The guys can buy stamps and 4 4 4 JOHN CULLEN. Sept. 26 ^E. ment carried to also paint quar- gate Mitchell brought up a ques­ mail their letters there as well as picking up copies of the LOG from now on. Molina, Chairman; J. Rudolph. ters, heads and passageways, with tion about members getting time 4 4 4 Secretary. Delegates' reports ac- messhall being painted first. Rec­ off in their home port. Mention Be^t of luck to John Holm, the oldlimer, now headed for reation room is to be cleaned repted. Motions carried: All dele­ was also made about an inequal­ Sailor's Snug Harbor in Slaten Island... We'd like to hear from gates to make repair lists and by each department in weekly ity in Deck Department over­ all SIU ships whether they've been receiving the various issues turn them over to Patrolman; rotation. time. of the Headquarters Overseas letter which is air-mailed all to attempt to get Wiper's logs 4 4 4 4 4 4 over the w.orld... Alonzo "Mitch" Milefski, the cook with a r^uced. Discussion on coopera­ SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, HASTINGS. Oct. 2 — Mosely mustache, wrote to Charlie "Dutfh" Palmer, here in New tion aboard ship and the im- Sept. 14—B. Brown, Chairman; Chairman; Gunn. Secretary. No . York, that he's hit Japan, Hawaii and is due for a West Coast portance of helping shipmates inlA. Capote, Secretary. Delegates beefs in any of the departments. performance of their duties. Al-jreported; four hours disputed Lou Cauble elected Ship's Dele­ sign-off... Johnny Parsons with his pipe and his shipmate, BO, all hands were urged to give overtime in Engine Department, gate. Suggested that dirty cups Steve Pitiak, are in town right now. When in Singapore with the Alleghney Victory they received a clipping about assistance when necessary to men no beefs in Deck or Stewards, be left in pantry and that messthem in this column which someone mailed from the states who may not fully understand Ship's Delegate refused offer of room be kept absolutely clean ... "Duke" Wade made the Cook's job a few weeks ago for that crew to make voluntary contri­ at all times. Washing machine is nature of job. tanker in the Mediterranean... Jake Fediow, a guy full of butions to pay his dues in rec­ to be used only when needed. smiles all' of the time, is waiting anxiously for a ship. No ognition of his services and the Ship's Delegate is to see Master kidding, ask him... Brother Carroll Quinnt, the oldtimer, expenses he has incurred while about putting a clock in crew's sailed in recently from the Gulf* after mucho tanker-tripping. holding the job. Motion carried recreation room. The crew he was with really appreciated picking up some to boycott radio operator's per­ LOGS, even though about a month old, in the Pacific Bar in sonal slopchest for his anti-Union the "Chinatown". section of Rotterdam, Holland. The good remarks. people operating this bar keep their landlubbing eyes peeled 4 4 4 for those who either ask for LOGS or happen to be wearing 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. SIU pins. Otherwise the LOGS are saved until SIU ships come ALCOA PLANTER. Sept. 11— Oct. 9—M.'H. McKay. Chairman; in. That's sure swell of these people, indeed. Joseph Shaughnessy. Chairman: Adolph Capote. Secretary. Ship's 4 4 4 ' Arthur Rummel, Secreiary. Dele- j Delegate reported that he had Brother Nicholas Dorpmans, Steward and oldtimer, informs gate reported that ship's fund is contacted Agent regarding milk 4 4 4 now at $30. No beefs. Discussion' situation and that Agent would CHICKASAW, Oct. 23—Arthur us that Steward Mike Pappadakis is drydocked in Puerto Rico on -Mobile proposal that men'meet ship on arrival; the;re will Collett, Chairman; W. R. Hughes. and wishes him swift recovery. The address—Clinica Dr. Pila, with one year of continuous ser-^be better understanding on milk Secretary. Ship's Delegate re- Ponce, Puerto Rico... Weaver Manning, champion cribbage and vice on ship should accept vaca- question in future. Motion car-"ported that letter to Union offi- checker player, is slowly recovering from an injury which kept tion pay and sign off. Crew is ried naming Adolph Capote and cials mailed in accordance with him off the SS Puerto Rico... From Saudi Arabia in the Persian in favor of this proposal and Eddie Metros, Steward and Deck motion of lasting meeting. En- Gulf, Brother V. Perez, the oldtimer, writes about their shuttling would like to hear further com- Delegates, respectively. Motion gine Delegate reported that ship between France and the Gulf aboard the tanker SS Petrolite... ments and opinions. Have been carried to take up collection for left Jacksonville short two men. Eddie Eriksen writes from the SS War Hawk hitting various receiving Bulletins at regular in-jgick member to pay up his past,Union Hall in Savannah was no­ German ports. Eddie says the crew is happy about the issues of tervals and crew thinks this is a dues as he is not in good finan- tified by Engine Delegate, and the air-mailed SIU Overseas Bulletins they've been getting over fine way in which to keep up cial condition. Steward asks that Union then called Waterman in there. Say, Eddie, have you been having any smorgasbord in to date on Union activities. all excess linen be turned in. Jacksonville to see if order had those ports? been placed for these men. Delay ^44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A letter requesting a change of address for the LOG says and fault seems to be with com­ DEL SUD, Sept. 18—J. D. Mc- ALCOA ROAMER, Sept. 25— Lemere, Chairman; F. G. Beat- A. L. Hatch, Chairman; Frederick pany in Jacksonville. Deck Dele­ that Brother L. B. Morgan is voyaging on the Steel Voyager rous. Secretary. A. Conti elected Willis. Secretary. Six hours dis- gate said that overtime was end hitting the port .of Basrah, Iraq... One of the best Western records we have heard (although we have never heard even Ship's Delegate by acclamation.' puted overtime in Deck Depart- equalized. Community Chest half of them) is an Ara record called "Hominy Grits" with He asked . full cooperation from' ment, 65 hours disputed in En- pledges taken by Master. Men entire • crew in making this a gine Department. No other beefs. warned that no joe is to report Smiley Burnette and his Sunshine Girls singing. What a darn good'tirip.^ Delegates' reports ac­ Motion carued to purchase wash- for work under influence of al­ good record... About a month ago Norman "Red" Kirk, from Baltimore, and Danny Merrill, from Mobile, were in town. cepted. Recreation committee ing machine. Machine to become cohol. tjoacfu boaudVoUutie^ of -fHe leg livntrq? nedacuuMiers -fb*' aear& i9A6^l94& ai-^i.Sq p3r SijCifour noiAJ • CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 18. 1949 TBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS We Won Vacations With Pay —Take Them!Says Ropeyarn A ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE our members were required to take their vacation, plus the There seems to be a great deal fellows who only want to make of discussion these days about one trip, there would be plenty coal strikes, steel strikes, wel­ of shipping and at the end of fare plans, etc., being the cause two weeks there would be suf­ of so much unemployment among ficient jobs on our contracted seamen. ships to go around. . -There is no doubt but iwhat WEAK. TOO the shut-down of our two ma­ jor industries have a great deal Another argument is that those to do with the slacking off of fellows with families and obli­ shipping, and should the mines gations can't afford to get off and mills open up tomorrow, and go in the red. In my esti­ shipping would pick up and a mation that is another, phony lot of us fellows on the beach argument. It would seem to me would soon find ourselves back that any seaman would ride,, a on watch. However, in our own ship and look at the same mugs Union there seems to be one for 12 months could put aside thing that is making shipping enough cabbage to allow him to tough, and that is HOMESTEAD- stay on the beach for two weeks and enjoy himself with his fam­ ING. In a majority of our SIU con­ ily and friends, as well as it tracts there is a clause stating might enable some of them to that when an employee has been attend the Union meetings and The Bzemerhaven USS Club is the scene of this off-duty get-togethei; of SIU cxewmembers in the employee of the company brush up a little on what is go­ from the SS SQufhland. Aronnd the t(d>lew left ta right: Clark Medley. AB; Lew Nihern. MM; for a period of 12 months he is ing on in the labor movement. Rosalind Schmidt, club hostess; Joe Goude. AB: F. T. Coxwell. MM: A. W. Mackin. MM; R. Lee. entitled to two weeks vacation What some of the fellows mean OS. Standing are Paul Schmidt (rear), club manager, and D. Picarelli. MM. with pay. If I remember right, by obligations, I have learned> is many resolutions- and motions that they are trying to get ready were passed asking our officials to buy an interest in the steam­ to negotiate a vacation clause ship company, perhaps, or a farm, or a railroad. However, I with pay. am sure that our Union does not HELD FAST want to be accused of stiffing To the Eklitor: would expedite the inauguration he feels as though he is an in­ Our offifcials, abiding by the initiative. But Tdo not think we of the plan. It would be for the truder. rank and file's desire, himg tough can allow men to ride the ships After reading some of the ar­ advantage of every one Concern­ This practice should be dis­ and wouldn't put their "John- for a longer period than one ticles which have been published ed. couraged by aU good Union men. Henry's" on the dotted line un­ year, thereby making a farce out in the LOG concerning the pro­ DEMOCRATIC If we could put this one year til John Shipowner said "Okay, of the "VACATION CLAUSE" posal to limit our membership The principles x»f the SIU have limit question up for a* vote for to one year of employment on always been, and still are, de­ three months, practically every boys, I'll give the boys two weeks in our agreements. vacation with pay." I think that we go by oiu one ship, I should like to voice cidedly democratic, and it must member could have the oppor­ Please tell me, some of you agreements, and when a man has my opinion on the subject. be remembered that what is tunity to participate in settling feUows, who have been in favor been on a ship for twelve months I am 100 per cent in favor of good for one member is good for this issue on*ce and for all. of homesteading the ships and require him to get off, otherwise the idea' and as a result of num­ all members. How about it. Brothers? not taking your vacation, what the shipowners may not be so erous shipboard discussions on There are cliques existing on Fred T. Miller was the sense of taking up our hasty in negotiating the next this subject, I am inclined to some ships on well-established Standard, Calif. Negotiating Committee's time agreement or be willing to give think that a majority of our runs. Occasionally these ships and putting the heat on them us two weeks vacation with membership are in favor of the call for a replacement and when and then turning around and not cabbage. idea. And I would like to see the new man reports to the ship taking the vacations? "Rope-yam" some form of action taken which and meets his new shipmates. If you did not want the va­ cation, why didn't you say so, and maybe the Negotiating Com­ mittee might have been able to get us the four-watch-system or, To the Editor: In the air-mail edition of the serve them. That is the opinion To the Editor: had it been in the agreement that Bulletin, it seems there was a of various members of this crew It gives me great pleasure to the Old Man be required to I realize that this letter might motion to extend shaping cards who discussed the situation. inform you that upon our ar­ be a little late in coming, but serve the "Quartermaster" a another 30 days in the Port of Every one is hoping that we rival here in Piraeus, Greece, drink before he goes on watch. it will have to be excused. Galveston^ get to the States in time to vote we found among our personal I have heard a number of ar­ The original idea of this let­ mail two copies of the Bulletin. in the elections before they How is this possible when the guments for and against the tak­ ter was to let you know that we The crewmen could not wait close. But if we lay here in shipping rules say: "All officials ing of vacations. One of them is have received four copies of the their turn to peruse the Bulletin Beira any longer than is exand members must observe and that if a man gets off and takes air-mailed Seafarers Bulletin. such was their surprise and joy pectedj we doubt if we'll make respect these shipping rules, in­ his vacation he loses his job and Article 8 (a) of the Shipping at the sight of news from their it. Most ships, are staying here fractions of which will not be has to look for another ship at Rules states that a shipping card about a month, which is what Union and their port of origin,, the end of two weeks. That ar­ is only good for three months tolerated." which was Galveston. There gument seems phony to me, for and after that one must re-reg­ These rules are' made for we also expect. were discussions as to who would J. Heacox everyone's protection. Let's obthe simple reason that if all of ister. read it next. SS Robin Gray SPURRED DISCUSSION (Ed. Note: Insofar as exten­ There were several articles sion of shipping cards is con­ that moved the Brothers to make cerned, it has been the policy Quite a few of the boys visit­ interested and wanted to know of the membership to permit comments, pro and con. To the Editor: Among the crew on this ship ed Blarney Castle, where the how they could get some future This last run was quite a famous Blarney Stone is lo­ issues. I am enclosing an ad­ ports experiencing dead ship­ are several of the older SIU change from the bauxite trail. cated. They returned to the ship dress which you. can place on ping to extend the 30-day pe­ men, including A. A. Ellis, FWT; riod. if the members there so Bob Hunt, Steward; Hill, Bosun^ The first stop was in Brigh feeling sure their wishes would the LOG mailing list. decide. The justification for Beale, Third Cook; J. Polaski, Castle, about 15 miles from Lim­ come true. So much for that trip. We are this policy lies in the state of Oiler, and yours truly. erick, Ireland. Some of the gang back in Trinidad to load baux­ shipping in the particular port. IN CORK. TOO "We have a fine crew, a Stew­ went ashore only to come back ite for where we don't know In Galveston, for example, ards Department that knows its with disappointed looks on their We were in Cork, where the at this writing. Some of the shipping, was at an absolute job and puts out food a la hotel faces. Boston Pilgrims came through lads aboard are Red Sully, standstilL By extending the style, and no performers so far. Then we went to Cork, which enroute to Durban. There was We have 25 books and three, is a real jiice city. The gang quite a welcome for them there. Bosun, Jack Bates, Baker; Mil­ cards the members there pro­ ton Mouton, Chief Cook; BUI tected the men registered permits on board and all are thinks so, anyway. Everybody Only one thing was missing Hayes, Steward; Harry Ponson, longest from having to re­ good Union men. was aboard at midnight each S. J. Smith and that was the LOG. We had Messman; and E. Jarrosko, AB. register behind the men who night claiming that the Yankee Ship's Delegale had come in just before a few back issues which we pass­ Bill Story line does not phase the Irish at SS John Hanson sHipping jpicked up again.) ed around. The people were very SS' Alcoa Pioneer alL To the Editor: Referendum Vote Seen As Democratic Way To Resolve Current Homesteading Issue Robin Gray Crew Eying Election Deadline Colleens Refuse, Pioneer Lads Kiss Blarney Bulletin Adds Right Touch To A Right Ship �-•'S -5? Friday, November 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS TWO SMILING QUARTETS LOG Seafaring Viewed As Colorful Occupation But Fiill Of Dangers To Life And Limb To the Editor: Just to prove that Seafarers and taxi drivers are on the best of terms, these Monroe Victory crewmen and a female cabbie get real snuggly for the camennnan. Left to right— Harry' Lundquist, Ship's Delegate: Jimmie ^itchell, AB; the curvesome cabbie, and Jack, Messman. Page Nine The SS Edith^ a bulk cargo carrier, was in transit from Claymont, Del., through the D&M Canal to Baltimorer-1 was on the wheel. The Chief Mate, Mr. Howell, was speaking to the Pilot. "The work on here isn't com­ plicated, but I have to watch several things at once—a guy has to keep his eyes open all the time when -he's working the hatches—Wfe've had quite a num­ ber of accidents in the past." The Pilot nodded absently, keeping his eyes fixed ahead. Mr. Howell, a short agile man, probably in his early forties, con­ tinued: "We had an Ordinary killed only last July. He was in back of the watertight door, but right inside the bight of the cable as we were raising the hatch. The snatch block gave way, the wire wound like a whip breaking against the door, catching the kid on the head—^he was dead in a half hour." The Pilot looked a little in­ terested, "Yeah," he said and waited for the Mate to say some more. "Carrying sulphur has its haz­ ards too. Working No. 4 last May the hatch fell back on the hole and the concussion started a fire, the combustion knocking the hatch back again and again." The Mate then broke off on this topic. i inquired from Louis Rizzo, Steward, who has seen the long­ est service on this ship, about some of the accidents that occured on the Edith. Rizzo, as meticulous as he is in making up his succulent menus, has re­ corded on his calendar, the dates of unusual happenings aboard the Discussion Of Credit Union Recommended To Members To the Editor: You eat well on .board the Monroe Victory, the crew testifies, and these are the men who see to it that you do. Left to right—Herman Bolst, Baker; Earl Spears, Chief Cook; Pete, 3rd Cook; and Eddie. Bolst's hiking was especially lauded' by the crewmembers. The strength of any organized body of people with a goal to reach lies, naturally, in their faith in the purposes of their organization. But being realistic, as well, we know that it is money at hand or ready assets that steady us on the road to achievement of our , purpose, gives encouragement and boosts morale. Presenting various ideas and plans to the membership by way of the LOG helps to give a clearer understanding to all hands, and aids in. the selection Paf Wants 'Shipping Guide' As Refresher To the Editor: Thanking you in advance for If you wish to print this let­ any consideration you can show ter in the LOG it is okay with In the Sept. 23rd issue of the me in this matter. me. LOG, I read an article that was Here's to a better and bigger of considerable interest to me. LIKES MEMBERS' COMMENTS Seafarers International Union. It was the article about the As an added thought, I'd like Patrick J. Denehy Union putting out a green cov­ to say that I look forward to Tiverton, R.I. ered booklet with the title receiving the LOG every week (Ed. Note: The Shipping ^'Shipping Guide for Seafarers." and think that the comments by Guide has been shipped to As I intend to take out my the members, both retired and Seafarer Denehy.) book again and sail over the active, are the most interesting. bounding main, I think that it This last vote on the assessment SS YOUNG AMERICA will be of considerable interest interested me very much. I sup­ to me. Could you forward this pose that you would call me one SEAFARERS GET booklet to me? If there is any of the oldtimers, not so much in PAT ON THE BACK charge for the booklet just let age, but I did retire Book No. jne know and I will forward the 139, and hope to get it back To the Editor: fimount to you. shortly. My family and I had been on the SS Young America for over three weeks and I should like to commend the work of the Steward's Department, particu­ larly. that of Chief Cook,' Michal Michalik, and his assistant, To the Editor: the Patrolman would not have Donald Forrest. to appear as though they were Our missionary travels have I would like to offer a sug­ panhandling. taken us around the world, and gestion, which if adopted, would facilitate the handling of LOG I think this method would also we are delighted with the de­ eliminate chiseling on the part licious food we were served on donations by the Patrolman. of some men who don't contrib­ the voyage. These men are not _ I think that each Patrolman ute their share for the support only doing superior work but should carry a Union stamp bear­ of the LOG. Some of these guys their friendliness and congenial­ ing the words "LOG Donation," knowing that a Patrolman doesn't ity cdded distinctly to the plea­ or just the initials "L.D." Then have time to check over all sure of the trip. when a man makes a donation receipts, claim they have already I am sure you will be inter­ to the LOG, the Patrolman can made a donation. If their con­ ested to know how we appre­ Stamp in the member's book the tributions Were stamped in their ciate Michalik's and Forrest's ef­ amount of the donation opposite books, there'd be no question forts. the month in which it was made. The money collected could about it. Sincerely yours, then be put into the LOG fund. I think this suggestion is Rev. Harold 'Voelkel In this way our paper could be worthy of consideration, and fur­ American Presbyterian supported from its own fund in­ ther discussion by the mem­ Mission stead of depending on the Gen­ bership. 136-7 Yun Chi Dong eral' Fund for maintenance. Also E. Anderson SeouL Korea of those which are fitted to the needs of the seamen of our Un­ ion. For that reason I would like to offer the possibility of a cred­ it union. SAW IT WORK Personally, my knowledge of credit unions is small, but I have seen the oredit union on the West Coast work. And since it is connected with the Credit Union of North America (CUNA), with headquarters in Min­ neapolis, I think it might be ad­ visable for us to look into its possibilities. After examining the CUNA plan, one can see the security it provides for the individual as a bulwark against economic em­ barrassment and actual want. I hope to see a Seafarers cred­ it union operating soon—for pro­ gress, independence and finan­ cial strength. I'm remembering that "a bird in the hand, etc." certainly proves to be true when a strike hits. It pays to be pre­ pared for a rainy day. By the way, I've read that the credit union kicked the com­ mies out as fast as they came into it. E. U. Stanton Edith. He elaborated on these and I herewith summarize. On March 3, 1948, an OS was drowned when somehow, while a lifeboat was being lowered in Port Sulphur, he was handling the forward falls and was swept overboard when the falls jam­ med and a four-knot current swerved the boat suddenly from the ship's side. Four days after the great Tex­ as City conflagration, a sulphur fire broke out in the Edith's No. 4 hole. Luckily, it didn't get so much of a start before it was brought imder control. On November 13, 1948, the Edith struck a submerged rock and was grounded for two days. On December 17, 1948, in Boca Grande, the ship was grounded again on a sandbar and stayed there for two days and only an extremely high tide enabled the ship to get off. It is manifest, therefore, from this account that the occupa­ tional hazards run pretty high for a seaman. Sometimes, he is at fault, but more often than not it is faulty gear and circum­ stances which no skill and alert­ ness could contend with at the time. An accident happened, and, as usual after the dire results are known, some sage conclusions are made. A person is blamed or a condition corrected, but ironically the high rate of ac­ cidents persists. Insurance companies rate the Merchant Marine as a danger­ ous occupation. The cost of a policy for a seaman is on par with that of the occupations of riggers and steeplejacks, two other equally dangerous types of work. A moral that can be drawn from the occupation of seafaring is that despite the outward color­ ful life a seaman lives and sup­ posedly good money he makes, he has his tribulations at sea and ashore. But now they don't^ afford the romantic trappings enough that once moved a gov­ ernment and people to be en­ raptured by their saga in the war, and to again take an in­ terest in the seaman's welfare. John J. Flynn SAID THE CAPTAIN TO THE COOK Suggests Donations To Log Be Stamped In Union Books "Happy Birthday" is written all over the faces—and cakes —of the SS Carolyn's Third Cook (left) and Skipper as they celebrated their anniversaries jointly. Special event pastries were the handiwork of able Baker Charley Gann. According to Duane Fisher the Carolyn payoff in Philly on Oct. 10 was as smooth as one of Gann's creamy icings. n >9 fl �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. Nc^ember 18, 1949 LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON — Chairman, Keilh Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary, R, Wilbum, 37739. outside city for passengers, a man without his own car would find it impossible to get to town. XXX NEW YORK—Chairman, John SHIPPED SIHPPED TOTAL Arahasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ STWDS. SHIPPED tary, piG. Charles Haymond, 98; 5 17 Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, 6 270 154. 70 88 JlSff Shippmg from Oct 27 To Nov. 9 Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ap­ PORT SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. REG. REG. DECK DECK proved. Agent reported on the ENG. STWDS, status of shipping in this area. Boston 46 6 II 16 19 Patrolman and Dispatcher reports 112 263 New York;... 74 80 109 accepted. Motion carried to pur­ 39 37 138 63 140 39 Philadelphia58 43 chase a wreath for the Thomas Minutes of other Branch meet­ 77 96 290 ,117 ^4 90 Baltimore 100 94 F. Meagher. One minute of sil­ 0 0 2 2 ings read and approved. Under 121 29 44 Norfolk 48 ence in memory of departed Un­ 5 8 discussion of motion in New Or­ 28 2 1 10 9 9• ion Brothers. Meeting adjourned Savannah leans minutes, asking for check NO FIGURES RECEIVED Tampa. at 7:40 PM. into feasibility of setting up a 26 66 17 23 131 44 40 47 Mobile X t credit union, a motion carried to 78 85 244 81 '249 92 73 84 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, New Orleans 36 8 refer the subject to the Editor 12 16 107 31 33 43 Galveston Z,indsey Williams, 21550; Record­ West Coast 34 118 of the LOG who should. publish 48 36 130 37 48 45 an informative article in a forth­ ing Secretary, Johnny Johnston, 367 1,190 368 455 1,499 468 469 562 coming issue so that the mem­ 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste- GRAND TOTAL bership may study it thopughly. phens, 76. Also carried was a motion re­ tum for better during past two garding Galveston proposal call­ Motion carried to accept and those of other Branches in this port dqring the coming two weeks, with in-transit ships call­ ing for compulsory vacations. weeks. Motion by Neira, sec­ charges read against member meetings of previous week. Ag­ ing for quite a few replacements. Motion^ recommended full dis­ onded by several, carried that who missed SS Suzanne in San ent discussed shipping in Bos­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial the regular order of business be cussion of issue in SEAFARERS Juan. Financial reports read and ton, followed by Patrolman-Dis­ report and Headquarters report LOG as a forerunner to further suspended and that the shipping approved. Minutes of other ports patcher's reports. Communica­ to the membership read and ap­ membership action. Headquar­ read and accepted. Motion car­ tions read from members seeking cards of those present be picked proved. Trial committee elected ters' report to the membership up and stamped with the meet­ to be excused from the meeting. ried to refer part of Galveston to hear charges. Fred Hethcoat read and approved. Secretarying "date. Charges read and moCharges read against member ac­ minutes regarding getting off excused from meeting. Motion Treasurer's financial report apship after one year to Headquar­ cused of being drunk and dam­ carried to ccmcur in Headquarters aging mess room. Motion carried ters. Agent reported that busiReinstatement Committee's re­ to accept the charges and refer port. Charges read and commit­ the matter to a trial committee tee's findings Were accepted by to be elected in the morning motion. Under Good and Welfare, from the floor. Headquarters re­ tion carried to elect trial com­ a loan plan (credit union) was port to the membership and Sec­ mittee to hear the charges. discussed and members were of retary-Treasurer's financial re­ Amended by motion offered by opinion that if something could port read and accepted. One min­ J. ^Carroll recommending that be worked out for some type of ute of silence in memory of de­ balloting committee be authorize plan, it would be of great bene­ proved as read. Charges read and parted Brothers. Several men ness affairs of port were in very discussed gashounds and per­ ed to serve as trial committee. fit to all. Also discussed was the accepted; motion carried to refer good shape. Since last meeting formers. Meeting adjourned at Motion and amendment carried. shipping problem on West Coast these to an elected trial com­ there were nine payoffs, five 7:40 PM, with 163 members pre­ Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM, as it affected SIU members. Meet­ mittee. Port Agent discussed with 240 members in attendance. ing adjourned at 8:35 PM, with shipping in this port. Excuses re­ sign-ons and 23 ships in port in- sent. ferred to the Dispatcher. Motion transit, he said. Prospects for * % It 25 bookmembers present. 4. i carried to excuse all permitmen PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. coming two weeks don't look $i $1 X NORFOLK — Chairman, Wil­ inasmuch as meeting was held too good as there are only five James Sheehan, 306; Recording BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ ships scheduled for payoff, but liam Harrell, 100468; Recording Secr^uy, George H. Seeburger, liam Rentz, 26445; Recording in Union Hall, where facilities were not adequate to accommo­ regular amount of in-transit ships Secretary, J. A. Bullock, 4747; 6932; Reading Clerk, L. Barcu- STCretary, G. A. Maslerson, 20297; date all hands. Meeting adjourn­ should help matters some. Agent Reading Clerk, B. P. Rees, 95. Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, ed at 8 PM, with 830 members zeivaki, 6525. also announced that ILA in Tex­ Other Branch minutes of pre­ present., as had signed agreement with Minutes of previous meetings 4683. the operators and had won their vious meetings accepted as read. in Branches read and approved, XXX demands. It is expected ILA in Motion carried to accept and except for motion to non-conciir Motion carried to suspend reg­ SAVANNAH — Chairman, Jim New Orleans will win similar de­ concur in Headquarters report with Baltimore on instruction to ular order of business and- go Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ mands. He brought out that the to the membership. Agent made purchase television set. Agent into obligations and charges. Fol­ retary, S. Colcock, 38407; Read­ AFL was conducting extensive his report, as did Patrolman and made his verbal report, notipg lowing took oath of obligation: ing Clerk, J. B. Davis, 50453. campaign to beat those in Sen­ that shipping had been fairly ate and Congress who had hurt Reading of other Branch minr good during the past two Weeks labor in last session. Director of utes. Secretary-Treasurer's finan» in this port. Secretary-Treasm:Organization Lindsey Williams cial report read and approved. er's financial report and ifteadalso spoke, outlining the or­ Agent reported that Cape Nomd quarters report to the memb^erganizational gains made by the Dispatcher. Motion by Stancil had paid off without any beefs, ship read and approved. Patrol­ G. Crabtree, D. T. Yiakas, J. 'Union since. 1945. He expressed Greeley Victory was in port ifl'i . Hunter, seconded by William man-Dispatcher's report accepted Suyeler, W. H. Pierce, J. H. confidence m the final victory Kieswetter, carried, that Secrc- as read. Motion carried to per­ Roberts, R. L. Fernon. Charges transit. Another payoff and an over Cities Service. Communica­ tary-Treasurer be instructed to read. Minutes of other ports read in-transit ship are scheduled thus tion read from Holt Ross of the pay to order of Judge W. L. De- mit three men tp change to other departments. Excuses for absence and accepted, with exception of far to come into port in the next International Hod Carriers Union, vany the sum of $142.09 as per two weeks, he said. Motion carr thanking SIU for support given agreement with Port Agent on from meeting were referred to motion to non-concur with Nor­ ried for three-man committee to them recently which enabled that reduction of taxes for Norfolk the Dispatdier. Onc.'AMiinute of folk New Business concerning go aboard ships calling here to union to win an NLRB election. Branch building. Motion carried silence for departed • Union Bro eligibility and status of D. E. set up plans for a Christmas din­ Charges and trial committee re­ to refer written excuses for ab­ tbers. Meeting adjobSied a't 8:20 Jones in regard to being placed ner for men on beach in Sa­ on this year's ballot. Communi­ ports read and accepted. Under sence from meeting to the Dis­ PM. cations read from men seeking vannah. Motion carried calling i X P Good and Welfare there was con­ patcher. Communications read: for 30-day vote on question of siderable discussion on standby From Judge Devany on Building SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, to be excused from meeting. Mo­ compulsory vacation , after one jobs and the practice of some Tax reduction; from Donald Jeff Morrison, 34^1|^yRecording tion carried to refer them to year aboard a single ship. Mo­ men in working for an hour or Shriver, city real estate assessor, Secretary, P. M. R^rtson, 30148; Dispatcher. Headquarters' report tion to adjourn carried at 7:30 two, then leaving the ship. Men allowing $5,270 reduction in Reading Clerk, John Bilinski, to membership and Secretary- PM. Treasurer's report read and ap­ building appraisal on Branch 49263. proved. Port Agent reported on ' V' -.; Hall; from Donald Shriver de­ shipping and other matters in­ clining to make any further re­ Minutes of pi%vjous Branch volving the port. Motion carried duction in appraisal of building. meetings in aB"®-ports accepted to accept Hospital Committee's The transportation rule Motion carried to adjourn at as read. In regard to Norfolk report. "Motion by H. Fowler, now in effect reads: 8:10 PM, with 122 members pre­ minutes, motion carried to ac­ seconded by several, carried, rec­ taking these jobs were cautioned sent. "When transportation is ommending that all members to stay on them or they will due a crew under the terms i t t wishing to ship when jobs are jeopardize time off for crew- MOBILE — Chairman, D. L. of the contract, those men called shall throw in registra­ members. Also discussed was the Parker; Recording Secretary, who desire to stay on board tion cards at once. When Dis­ necessity fW all qualified voters the ship can' do so, provid­ patcher says "This is final," no in Louisiana to register so that and Reading Clerk, Harold J. ing they do not collect trans­ cept minutes with exception of other cards are to be honored. they could help put men friendly Fischer, portation. Those men desir­ Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM, New Business dealing with eli­ to labor in office. ing transportation can collect Meeting called to order at 11 gibility of D. E. Jones. It was with 382 members present. X It same and upon receipt of AM by Port Agent who inform­ pointed out under discussion that XXX BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ed membership that meeting had Committee on Credentials had TAMPA—There was no meet­ the money shall get off the ing, 30821; Recording /Secretary, to be moved up in order to per­ acted on this matter and mem­ ing' in Tampa because of the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall *be ship­ B. Lawson, 894; Heading Clerk, mit painters to continue working bership had already accepted §trike in the transportation sys-r ped from the Union Hiring on Hall. After explaining pur­ tern. With most of the member­ committee's report, and that no W. Prince, 30612. pose of early meeting, Agent dis­ further action was necessary. Ag-' ship living in outlying districts Hall." HeadiBg bf Boctoa minutes cussed the shipping prospects for ent said that shipping had taken and cab drivers refusing to go The New Rule �THE Friday, November 18, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Thought Control In Russia J-'- By GEORGE S. COUNTS ' In the late summer and early| The attack of the Party on autumn of 1946 the American the literary arts was the beginpeople began to receive brief ning of a campaign to bring the dispatches from Moscow report­ entire cultural apparatus to the Vero Beach, Flofida, asks ynu ing that certain writers, drama- vigorous and unqualified support RUSSELL E. LUND GEORGE STRAPICK tists, and moVing-picture direc- of the aggressive foreign policy Contact your mother, 2082 to write her. Call at the LOG office for your 'which the Politburo was matur­ tors were in trouble. 4 4 4 baggage receipts for souvenirs Golden Gate Ave., San Fran­ It appeared that the Central ing as the war drew to its close. HUBERT ANDREWS cisco, Calif. checked with customs. Your mother has had an acci­ Committee of the Party of Lenin . Apparently the first object of 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. dent. She would like you to con­ and Stalin had pointed the finger the attack was to erase com­ ANGEL FERNANDEZ DANIEL A. HUTTO tact her at Route No. I, Barnes- of criticism at these people and pletely from the mind of the Get in touch with your wife Contact Danny Bruce at 626 had asked them to mend their Soviet people all favorable im­ ville, Ga. Dauphine St., New Orieans, con­ at 402 Pacific St., Brooklyn, N.Y. pressions of the West and par­ ways. 4 4 4 4 4 4 cerning your claim. ticularly of America gained dur­ Since most Americans were EARL GONYEA DRUY K. WATERS ing the struggle. wholly, unfamiliar both with the 4 4 4 Your mother is sick. You are Your wife gsks that you write A. J. TASINLEE names mentioned in the dis­ But the controlling purpose wanted home immediately. her at 604 Chatt Ave., Dalton, patches and with the role of the apparently was and is the supGear shipped to this man at Georgia. 4 4 4 Party in the Russian state, they | port of a stupendous and coor825 S.E. Green St., Portland, PABLO ORTIZ 4 4 4 t^ded to dismiss the reports as'dinated effort, armed with the Ore., is being held in express HERBERT JOHN DONELAN Please communicate with Her­ beyond their comprehension or full might of the Russian state office. Get in touch with Ex­ Write your mother at 33 Union man N. Rabson or Benjamin B. to regard the events incclved as and the Third International, to press Company in Portland as St., City CI, Auckland, New Sterling of 42 Broadway, New humorous episodes to be treated'stir people to revolt everywhere. soon as possible. York 4, N.Y. Zealand. with levity. to extend the Soviet system to They failed utterly to sense the utmost, and to fulfill the EDDIE (Mc^y)^ DEVLIN FRANK^MOHER EMANUEL ERAZO the personal tragedies lying be-'promises of the Bolshevik revoContact Mrs. Lilliam Guydes, hind the news stories and the lution at home and abroad, Contact Tom Coyne, SS Gree­ Please leave camera at N.Y 1213 Common Street; Chester, world tragedy implicit in these ley Victory, c/o Waterman SS Hall.^ A. W. Weir INSPIRED BY LENIN Pennsylvania. Co., 19 Rector St., New York 4 4 4 strange actions of the All-Union ' City, regarding money due you. The theoretical foundation of 4 4 4 NICK BIGNEW Communist Party. REWARD I this action of the Party was laid Write to Walter Mrozinski, 393 4 4 4 ALEXANDER DYKO If the party who found the ATTACK ON LITERARY ARTS by Lenin. 16th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. As a matter of fact, the dis­ Write to NelTy Vignaud, Box Standing on the Marxian con­ 4 4 4 , camera I mislaid on the Purdue patches were reporting the first ception of the state, with all of Victory will return it, I will be WALTER ROBERTS 175, Post Office, Hyde Park 36, Contact George W. Miller. glad to pay si reward of thirty Jiattles in a gigantic and care­ its organs and powers, as the Boston, Mass. Cdlden, New York — he is an­ dollars. I would be glad to cor­ fully planned offensive against instrument of the ruling class. 4 4 4 respond with them from the Bal­ the ^ West and the entire free proceeded logically to the xious to hear from you. • OSCAR FIGUEROA world. timore Hall. Conrad Tylenda. doctrine that the first duty of 4 4 4 Contact Florence Joseph, Ass't THOMAS HAWKINS* every division of Soviet culture Supervisor, Melrose Center, 266 Get in touch with Melvin is the education of the people •East 161 Street, New York 51, Fontenot, 437 Richard St., Lake in Party doctrine and policy. .N.Y. Charles, Louisiana. In a passage which is quoted f 4 4 4 4 4 4 SS LUCY STONE more widely today than in Len­ NORMAN M. BAKER in's time he expressed himself WILL CREWMEMBERS of this Your mother is ill. Get in as follows: "In tlte field of pub­ •«hip on or about Dec. 12, 1946, touch with your sister, Mrs. B. lic education the Communist who witnessed the accident to H. Emerson, 2926 N. 28th St., Party sets itself the aim of con­ Joseph H. Lewark, please get in Milwaukee. Wis. cluding the task begun by the -touch with Herman N. Rabson October Revolution of 1917 of sor Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 JOHN TURNER converting the school from a Eroadway, IJew York. Please write your mother at weapon for the class domination Portsmouth, Ohio. of the bourgeoisie into a weapon C. Ibrain. $2.00; A. Pappas. $2.00; P. SS CAVALIER L. C. Knowles. $2.00; F. S. Stevens. Gay. $2.00; V. McCloskey. $2.00; W. for the destruction of this dom­ EDWARD LYNCH $2.00; A. F. Kethe, $1.00; B. W. Ar­ Zaleski. $2.00; J. Vilasis. $1.00; C. ination. . . . The school must be­ SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK Now in dry-dock in the Balti­ nold, $2.00; C. B. Wiggins. $1.00 J. P. Oliver. $1.00; C. Stephen. $1.00; J. C. come a weapon of the dictator­ The following have retroactive more Marine Hospital wishes to Wise. 42.00; E. Schiwek. $2.00; J. E. McCarthy. $1.00; R. J. Zumkley. $1.00; ship of the proletariat." (Lenin, clothing allowance due them for say "hello" to all his friends Ward. $2.00; J. P. HewUt. $2.00; W. J. N. Raymond, $1.00; E. Cromwell, Works, Vol. XIII, p. 63.) M. Faulkner. $2.00; C. R. Morton, $1.00; R. Pelasoja. $2.00; J. J. Dothe period July 17-21, 1949 which and shipmates. $2.00; R. D. Curtis. $2.00; W. J. herty, $ 1.00. , Stalin, as is his habit, puts the may be collected by submitting Creenevela. $1.00; A. C. Kimberly. SS KATHRYN matter even more bluntly in a $2.00; T. R. Terrington. $2.00; C. MICHAEL W^PPADAKIS proper identification at either J. Pasapera. $1.00; J. Bernard. $1.00; conversation with H. G. Wells. Breaux. $2.00; R. H. Sheffield. $2.00; Get in. touch with H. Parness, of Seatrain offices in New York, S. Evanchuck. $1.00; A. Soto. $1.00; R. L. Butler. $2.00; T. B. Hutchinsen. "Education is a weapon," he N.Y., New Orleans, La., or Hous­ 92 Liberty St., New York. $2.00; T. Wrena. $2.00; R. P. Marion. W. Fontan. $1.00; O. H. Lopez. $1.00; said, "whose effect depends on ton, Texas: $1.00; K. Lewis. $1.00; O. M. Mani­ L. Gulleritz. $1.00. who holds it in his hands and fold. $2.00; C. C. Rayford. $1.00; C. JOHN pfvHLLlAMSON SS AFOUNDRIA Manuel J. Pedraza, Walter W. P. Wilson. $2.00; S. Z. Campbell. $2.00; P. Rasmussen. $5.00; S. W. Carlisle. at whom it is aimed." Your sister, Mrs. W. C. Harde­ Wise, Thomas A. Foehand, and i. W. Drost. $2.00; O. M. Winfree, $5.00; O. F. Bodden. $1.00; C. K. man, Walker Ave.," Rte. No. I, $2.00; J. L. Langley. $1.00; T. O. Kearn. $5.00; R. Llauger. $2.00; K. Earl T. Brown. And when the term "educa­ Nilssen. $2.00; P. Samuelson, $2.00; A. G. Sivertson. $3.00; J. J. Radecki. tion" is employed in the Soviet K. Miles. $2.00; J. U. Hanley. $2.00; L $2.00; M. Santana, $1.00; B. D. Elliot. Union today it is made to em­ D. Lae. $2.00; G. Lawrence. $2.00; V. $4.00; J. M. Lennon. $3.00; C. Nelson. brace all the infiuences and ag­ J. Vaucem. $1.00; R. L. Jones. $2.00; $4.00; C. Micallef. $2.00; E. Szarythe. encies for the informing, and W. J. Smith. $2.00; J. C. Brannan. $1.00. $2.00; i. A. During. $2.00; C. Slater. P. J. Wilkerson. $3-00; J. F. Kozar, molding of the mind. $2.00; J. O. Manning. $2.00. $2.00; O. B. Wrenn. Jr.. $5.00; E. In the measure that these in­ Shipp. $3.00; A. P. Lazzaro. $3.00; fiuences and agencies can be or­ SS ALCOA PARTNER 16 Merchant St BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU J. Pewitt, $3.00; H. Hicks. $3.00; F. Jeffords. $2.00; W. D. Hamilton. Phona 8-8777 C. Spinks. $1.00; J. Elliott. $1.00; B. $3.00; J. M. Bergeria. $1.00; F. A. ganized and controlled, they con­ William Rentz, Acent Mulberry 4S40 BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St Amserry, $5.00; W. Yarbrough. $1.00; Burke. $2.00; G. Abbema, $2.00; F. stitute a weapon oi a battery Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Beacon 4336 C. ivey, $2.00; P. Willoughby. $1.00; Judah. $2.00; M. Rzenkowicz. $2.00. of weapons of fabulous power Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND, Calif. ..287 Bth St. M. Jones. $2.00; S. Kolina, $1.00; R. which the Communist Party SS SUZANNE 'GALVESTON 308'/4—23rd St. Phone 2899 Littleton, $3.00; W. Coleman. $1.0.0; A. I. Reyes. $1.00; R. Pedro. $2.00; holds in its hands and points at JCeith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-8448 W. Candler. $1.00; E. Mayo. $1.00; E. N. F. Nielsen. $2.00; H.-W. Freidman. whomsoever or whatsoever it 89 Clay St MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SAN FRANCISCO B. Hayes. $1.00; C. F. Nelson. $2.00; $2.00; J. Denopra. $1.00; Harold Sutts. Douglas 2-8369 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 F. P. Drozak. $2.00. wishes. $2.00; E. R. Rosado. $1.00; A. Molina, ^IJO& Money Dno Directory Of SIU Halls SUP, SIU, A&G District -NEW ORLEANS 823 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 81 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 "PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1638 SAN FRANCISCO 88 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-8478 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jtm Drawdy, Agent Phono 3-1728 SEATTLE 2700 1st Ave. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4870 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227% Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-12874 HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.V.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SEATTLE 86 Seneca Si SS EVISTAR $1.00; B. O. Reece. $1.00; M. Sanchez. Main 0390 D. K. Waters. $2.00; C. Stilley. $1.00i $2.00; T. M. Murray. $2.00; C. B. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd M. Dusevitch. $1.50. Wamsley. $1.00; Richard Diaz. $1.00; R. SS HILTON Terminal 4-3131 Ramirez. $1.00. G. P. Rosario. $1.00; Adolfo AnaviSS AZALEA CITY tarte. $1.00; J. F. Vandessppooll. $1.00; J. Pasinosky. $1.00; Ernest D. MaJ. Winfield. $1.00; E. Padillo. $3.00; W. Stewart, $1.00; F. Bloom. $1.00; bee. $2.00; H. W. Ehmsen. $1.00; Mariand Seano, $1.00; J. P. Baliday. $1.00; MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St S. Crespo. Jr.. $1.00; O. Aquinones. 1. Flaherty. $2.00; Rdiac, $1.00; F. Marquette 8909 $1.00; E. Bonecont, $1.00; E. Badual. $1.00; J. M. Landron, $1.00; E. S. Webb. $2.00; R. Ruppert. $5.00; J. FORf WILLIAM.. 118% Syndicate Ava Alvarez. $1.00; S. Bell. $1.00; Michael Lukacs. $1.00; A. Heljo. 1.00; G. Ontario Phone 3-3221 Paraschiv, $1.00; S. C. Segree. $1.00; Stromback. $1.00; F. Rothmeir. $1.00; HAUFAX 128% Hollls St J. Bryant. $1.00; A. Francis. $1.00. L. A. Yiartlunen. $1.00. Phone 3-8911 K. V. Zeits. $1.00; V. Miguel. $1.00; SS HELEN PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St E. Glasforl. $1.00; G. Ortiz. $5.00; C. Misak. Jr.. $1.00; J. Camporeale. Phone 6891 L. Jones. $1.00; C. Negron. $1.00; A» $1.00; H. J. Principe. $1.00; C. Long, TORONTO lllA Jarvis St Guzman, $1.00 C. Bonafont. $1.00; P. $1.00; T. V. Ulinski. $1.00.' L. Dewolff. • t S71S Weinman. $5.00; L. Martindale, $1.00; $1.00; S. Foscols. $2.00; A. Kavel, Jr.. $1.00; Lieber Fowin, $1.00; F. VICTORIA, B.C 602 Bough ton St L. Gardier. $1.00; T Brown. $5.00. Roman. $1.00; L. Franken, $1.00. Empire 4831 SS HASTINGS SS SANTA CLARA VICTORY VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St J. Sharp. $1.00; D. H. Buckley. $3.00; Pacific 7824 F. J. Bradley. $2.00; C. Storey. $1.00: T. Canfield. $1.00; A. Freund. $1.00; J. J. Noonan. $1.00; A. J. Stephens® A. Carpenter, $1.00; S. Requites, $2.00; HEADQUARTERS 512 McGUl St $2.00; A. Montemarano, $2.00; W. E. Johnson. $3.00; L. Blankenbeckler. Montreal Plateau S7C Hinch. $1.00; 1. Sieger, $1.00; G. W. $2.00; C. J. Huebner. $3.00; L. Hce. Ehmsen. $2.00; G. P. Kosmas, $2.00;'$1.00. Canadian District RESOLUTIONS ON IDEOLOGY The process of shifting the aim and of adjusting the sights of this powerful battery of weap­ ons began in earnest on August 14, 1946, with a resolution of the Central Committee of the Party on two literary journals published in Leningrad. This was the most famous of all the resolutions, because it was the first and therefore set the pattern. It was followed by resolutions on the drama, the cinema, music, genetics, humor, and other phases of cultural ac­ tivity. Taken together they are known in the Soviet Union as the "resolutions on ideology." They reveal clearly the Soviet system of thought control. �t Page Twelve '• T H E S E AF ARE AS LOG • . ' Triday, November 18, 1949 Two Years Before CS Mast-Then The Axe By ROY LUNDQUIST I sailed two years before the Cities Service mast. For my steady, faithful service I got Cities Service's special treatment. I was fired for daring to exercise iny law-given right to choose a genuine collective bargaining ag­ ent—^the SIU—to represent me. Now I'm more convinced than ever that the SIU is the only way to economic freedom and self respect for any man who sails aboard a Cities Service tanker. The fleet reeks with a spy system operating through the company dominated front or­ ganization known ds CTMA, headed by a group of self-seek­ ing hatchet men who are flunkeys for the company. They hop from ship to ship at the company's bidding to needle men into sign­ that would mean only one guy ing pledge cards and they prom­ is not CTMA. But outside of the paid company flunkeys probably ise you a pot of gold. all of these receipts are held by PURE BUNK men with SIU sympathies. And they can sign pledges But it doesn't add up, because from now until Doomsday — it the company shows less concern will never mean a thing. For as for its personnel than it would fast as they fire men for "union for a bunch of dogs. More im­ activity" there are new ones to portant to Cities Service are profits. And, of course, the com­ pany figures that, if the men are given better working conditions, overtime pay and better chow, the difference will come out of WE AT SEA, by Capt. Nicholas their swollen profits. Manolis. 188 pages. Anatolia My service with Cities Serv­ Press, $3.00. ice began and ended on the SS Council Grove which I went At long last a book has come aboard on Nov.^ 7, 1947. I worked off the press that properly eval­ conscientiously at my job. I gave uates the essential role of the no one any trouble, but I saw American seafaring man in an that I could never be rated a highly important segment of the human being under the set-up nation's economy in both war existing on CS ships. I looked and peace. forward to the day—as 1 -Still do And the seafaring man, for a —when the SIU would be certi­ welcome change, is accorded re­ fied as collective bargaining ag­ spect and admiration by a practi­ ent and Cities Service men would cal seagoing man, who possesses attain the respect, decent condi­ the all-too-rare qualities of deep tions and top wages that SIU understanding, warmth and kind­ men enjoy aboard their con­ ness, along with his expert tracted ships. knowledge of the merchant ma­ rine. SIGNS UP I come aboard and take their place. Cities Service knows it, too. That's why it's so desperate and is working its CTMA flun­ keys to the bone. Only one thing gets my goat— and the rest of Cities Service men are interested, too. What­ ever happens to the money we paid into CTMA as dues? It runs into thousands of dollars. Yet we've never seen anything produced f;:om it. Unless, of course, the company's stool pig­ eons in CTMA are getting it. AMERICAN WAY? That's certainly no way for a nice big company, that raves about doing things "the Ameri­ can way," to show its mien its concern for them. It's bad enough that they un­ derpaid us, cheated us out of overtime, shoved sloppy grub in front of us and treated us like dogs generally. They shouldn't filch us out of our money, too. But speaking for myself, I'll say it's all worth it—^just let the SIU get that certification. There'll be a new day for CS tankermeri. " t » Ciliet Service has created a tremendous list, of employees fired for having pro-Union sympathies. Above are three of the hundreds who are victims of CS hysteria. Left to right: Ben Talburt, OS; Willard Parks. AB. and Remus Hall. MM. They were booted off the Salem Maritime recently in the company's continuing "witch hunt." All are now happily sailing aboard SlU-contracted ships —under the best conditions in the industry. ''And speaking their minds out in the open, too.. New Book Shows Keen Understanding OfSeamen 1 even joined the CTMA, in June 1949, paying four dollars in dues and getting receipt No. 280. But the lies and dirty tac• tics employed by CTMA in de­ ceiving the new men coming aboard were too much, and in August 1 began talking openly about real trade unionism. 1 ac­ cepted pledges for the SIU and distributed LOGS. Cities Service and its illegiti­ mate offspring CTMA don't go for independent action, and they went to work. In September of this year, the Mate warned me to lay off. 1 didn't "lay off," because 1 •still figure freedom is an Ameri­ can word. Cities Service doesn't think so, though. So on October 25, in Portland, Me., 1 was fired, just 10 days short of two years after 1 went to work for this wealthy oil empire. NO ONE LASTS 1 didn't get any vacation for the second year .1 spent aboard. As a matter of fact, vacations don't bother Cities-Service. Only paid flunkeys ever survive a couple of trips to be eligible for a vacation. Cities Service, or CTMA, pub­ lishes a little sheet. It never says anything; just makes jokes. Like the latest one which says that "CTMA membership receipt No. 511 went out today." That-would be nice, because with 16 ships blithe fleet and 32 men on each. undoubtedly come away with a feeling of admiration for this man of human and technical un­ derstanding. Seamen, in particu­ lar, will find the author the kind of guy they'd like to find on the bridge of their next ship. BEGAN AT 11 Capt. Manolis, who began go­ ing to sea when he was '11 years old, is now employed in an ex­ ecutive capacity by the Orion Steamship Company. He obtain­ ed his master's license in 1925 and for a time served as marine superintendent for the US Dis­ trict Engineers. Capt. Manolis attended Steven Polytechnic In­ stitute in New Jersey and has devoted considerable time to study of English and foreign languages. SAGA OF HEROISM In his book, the author, Capt. Nicholas Manolis, deals principal­ ly with the World War 11 period and the heroic efforts of the men of the merchant marine as they kept the sea lanes open in the violent struggle against fascism. He dedicates his book to the "least sung heroes of all who go down to the sea in ships"—the unarmed but courageous fighters, untold numbers of whom gave their lives "that we may live in a world of Four Freedoms." Capt. Manolis writes with a convincing reverence and sincere affection for the men of the sea. CAPT. NICHOLAS MANOLIS (Ed. Note: Capt. Manolis' book is on sale at most book­ stores. The SEAFARERS LOG will be glad, however, to ac­ cept orders for the book. In ordering, enclose check or money order for $3.00 and ad­ dress to which book is to be sent.) Despite the seriousness with and industrial education so that which Capt. Manolis has tackled seamen can improve their effi­ this tribute to the men who are ciency and discipline." On this possibly the most misunderstood latter view, the record shows and neglected group of American that the SIU membership and workers, the book is not without Capt. Manolis see eye. to eye. its lighter moments. HAS A MESSAGE High point of these is a se­ quence in which Capt. "Manolis is "We At Sea" has a message, The AFL believes the most revealed as sailor with an eye too. The Captain pleads for a practical approach to current un­ for romance. And he is not be­ strong merchant' marine, with employment is to spread the TORPEDO VICTIM yond telling a yarn at the ex­ faster, medium-sized vessels. He work load among a greater num­ "We At Sea" gives a thrilling pense of his own dignity. But c^lls for a program of shipbuild­ ber of wage earners. ing to stabilize the employment account of the toi'pedoing of his then, the Captain has a sense of of seamen and technicians. As a humor. ship, the Caribsea, which was The 68th AFL convention re­ great industrial nation, the US affirmed its endorsement of the shot from under hirn In 1942. His UNIONS AID SEAMEN is entitled to a large share of principle of shorter hours for vivid tale of the encounter with a U-boat and the rescue of the A particularly striking phase of world ocean commerce, although the sole purpose of protecting seven survivors out of a crew "We At Sea" is the Captain's Capt. Manolis makes it clear that the nation's workers in declin­ of 28 is gripping. recognition of the unions as a he doesn't favor monopoly of the ing periods of production and " Perhaps less exciting, but of force in improving the lot of sea­ seas. consumer income. vital interest are the chapters men, an admission seldom, if In support of his plea, the It directed the Executive Coun­ sketching the origin and devel­ ever, made in other tales of the author offers a concrete set of cil to continue research in the opment of the American mer­ sea. proposals which are workable field of shortening the work day chant marine. Capt. Manolis "No one questions the value of and within reach. and week without reduction of shows keen understanding of the organization in the betterment real earnings. RECOMMENDED READING American seamen in explaining of working hours, living condi­ Institution of the 40-hour week their atti-action to the sea and tions, wages 1 and recognition of Capt. Manolis' book is recom­ their behavior. seamen's rights," says Capt. Man­ mended reading for anyone con­ on the nation's railroads waa "Seafaring at best is not easy," olis, And he asserts that progress nected with maritime. Even land­ praised and special attention he writes. No man goes to sea has been made by the unions in lubbers will find it extremely il­ urged for those unorganized workers still working long hours in peacetime because he wants pursuing these objectives. luminating. —as many as 12 per day—with Capt. Manolis suggests that ima soft job or physical safety, says ions develop programs "of moral' Readers of "We At Sea" will j low pay. the Captain. AFL Convention For Shorter Werk Week � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 18, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 31 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEMANDS END TO MWEB TALKS STALLED, SUP TAKES STRIKE VOTE ENEMIES OF LABOR SEAFARERS ASKS NLRB TO SPEED CERTIFICATION OF UNION AS BARGAING AGENT FOR CS MEN MM&P DELAYS STRIKE FOR MONTH SAN FRANCISCO HAS TWO GOOD SHIPPING WEEKS SHIPPING FIGURES RISE SHARPLY IN PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK SHIPPING HOLDS UP WELL DESPITE CONDITIONS SHIPPING, WEATHER CHILL PORT SAVANNAH MOBILE SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT NEVER TO SAY GOODBYE: A SHORT STORY WHAT A CONGRESSMAN THINKS OF THE SIU: FROM THE 'RECORD' GRAND DAME 'MURPHY' MOURNED BY FRIENDS SOUTH ATLANTIC SS CO. PRAISES CREW FOR AID IN MAKING GOOD WILL PROGRAM A SUCCESS SS DEL NORTE SOFTBALLERS ROUT BUENOS AIRES OUTFIT MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS IN BRIEF THOUGHT CONTROL IN RUSSIA TWO YEARS BEFORE CS MAST - THEN THE AXE NEW BOOK SHOWS KEEN UNDERSTANDING OF SEAMEN AFL CONVENTION FOR SHORTER WORK WEEK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/18/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3a4c7ba3881f12856610953e51d7620a.PDF 0dc286bbe4996e33c9c697ee64432b54 PDF Text Text Internees Are Warned OfPhony'Aid' SIU Branches Report Big Vote Turnout Warnings to ex-prisoners of war and internees have been is­ sued by Daniel F. Cleary, Chair-"" roan of the War Claims Commis­ sion. In issuing the warning he said, "The Commission has al­ ready discovered several cases where claimants have been the victims of racketeers and we are doing everything in our powet to put a stop to such frauds." Under the War Claims Act of 1948, military personnel held prisoner in any theater and cer­ tain American civilian citizens —including merchant seamen— who were internees of the Ja­ panese may be entitled to com­ pensation for their period of confinement. "Even before the Act was passed by the Congress," Chairman Cleary explained, "cer­ tain promoters, gyp artists, and assorted grifters began their un­ scrupulous operations. Keen interest in the current SIU Atlantic and Gulf District elections was indicated by the heavy turnout of early voters when polls opened in all ports on Nov. 1. In the balloting, which will continue through Dec. 31, Sea­ farers will elect officials to fill 29 elective District positions for 1950. The ballot contains the names of 47 candidates who met the constitutional requirements for Union office-seekers. Of those elected, four will serve in Head­ quarters posts and 25 will rep­ resent the membership as Branch officials. Of the positions to be filled, 10 are for Port Agents and T5 for Port Patrolmen, with one for Secretary-Treasurer and three for Assistant Secretary-Treasur­ ers. The 29 elective posts to be filled in the current election are four less than appeared on last year's ballot and indicates the Union's continuing note of econ­ omy, necessitated by the • decline in American shipping. FEE-SEEKERS "We have evidence that many individuals and groups of per­ sons have been established to supply help to claimants—for a price. Some of these groups have assumed titles which might easily be confused with the name of the War Claims Commission. All forms of assistance have been offered, from the filling out and filing of forms to the actual sale of forms and instructions," Cleary declared. "At the present time there have been no forms of any type issued by the Commission, When forms and instructions are avail(C&nthnted on Ptge 3) Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N, Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1949 No. 30 AS POLLS OPENED IN ANNUAL A&G DISTRICT ELECTIONS On Nov. 1. Seafarers began balloting in all A&G Branches to elect officials who will serve the Union during 1950. Early voters were out in large numbers when the 60-day voting period got under way. Above is a scene on the first day of balloting in the Port of New York as members lined up to register and receive their ballots. AFL Convention Votes To Aid Two SlU Campaigns 57 FILED The 47 candidates appearing on the ballot were the success­ ful nominees from among the 57 Seafarers who filed notice of in­ tention to run before the Oct. 15 deadline. Seven nominees were disqualified by the Credentials Committee for failing to meet the constitutional requirements. for a place on the ballot. Of the seven disqualified, five men did not submit evidence of the necessary three years of seatime, and two did not furnish proof of having had four months of seatime during" the current year Preparations for the annual elections got under way in Sep­ tember, when the customary resolution calling for nomina­ tions and designating the Union positions to appear on the ballot was adopted by the membership at regular meetings in all ports. The determined fight against to stop the fiow of Marshall Plan cutive Council of the American from the Maritime Unions!-^ Un­ the communists waged by the Aid to democratic nations Federation of Labor formally doubtedly the most effective Seafarers International Union Strikes were ordered — politico called upon the Executive of the thanks we can give these rnen Trades and Labor Congress of is to help them in their fight to and its affiliates in the AFL strikes, all over the world. ^ Maritime Trades Department was The fight centering in Halifax Canada to take effective rem­ preserve their freedom. This we hailed by delegates to the 68th was destined to be a fight to the edial action to prevent further pledge ourselves to do. annual convention of the Ameri finish. The Communists had ta­ Communist subversion of the A case in point: There has can Federation of Labor in St. ken practically complete control purposes of the Trades and La­ been referred to our Committee Paul, Minn., last month, as it of the civilian life of the com­ bor Congress of Canada. a section of the Executive Coun­ ALL-DAY VOTING voted to aid the Seafarers' two- munity. Those who opposed them We are now pleased to report cil's report which deals with the pronged fight against Panama­ were intimidated or attacked. that during the Convention of nefarious practice of certain The polls will be open every nian transfers and Coast Guarc Our maritime unions sent in the Trades and Labor Congress steamship owners in placing day in all Atlantic and Gulf control over merchant seamen. more and more men. They knew of Canada held at Calgary, Al­ their ships under the Panaman­ District Branches throughout the The convention delegates ad­ this was a struggle of world­ berta, during the month of Sep­ ian flag, in an effort to evade or 60-day voting period and mem­ opted the AFL Executive Coun­ wide significance. Their convic­ tember 1949 the Communist- destroy the hard-won working bers are urged to cast their bal­ cil's report on the MTD, which tions were confirmed when the dominated Canadian Seamen's standards for which, our men lots as soon as possible, to make emphasized the victory of the Communist dominated World Union was expelled from affilia­ have so valiantly fought through certain they have their say in selecting those who will repre­ SIU over the commie-led CSU Federation of Trade Unions and tion and other effective measures the years. The report states the matter were adopted to assure a con­ particularly its maritime division sent them in the coming year. in Canada last summer as a vital is now before the ILO. Should tinuing free and democratic stopped shipping all over the Instructions for proper mark­ contribution to the principle OJ: there be any delay in effecting trades union congress and per­ world: Australia, Italy, France, ing appear on the ballots. The free and democratic trade union­ an equitable solution through mitting a continuation of our England. Union stressed the importance ism. this agency, your Committee Our men accepted the chal­ fraternal relations. of properly following these in­ The text of the Executive recommends that the Executive structions so as to keep the num­ lenge through bodily combat and Council's report follows: VALUABLE AID Council be authorized to take ber of invalid ballots at a mini­ through international negotia­ Only three years ago the con­ tions. The Maritime Unions were Our International Unions affili­ whatever steps it can through mum. vention approved the establish­ very ably assisted by the Bro­ ated with the Trades and Labor national and international agen- Space is provided on each bal­ ment of the Maritime Trades therhood of Railway Clerks. The Congress of Canada rendered lot for write-in votes. (Contmmd on Page 3) Department. At that time, the situation became so serious that valuable service to the Ameri­ convention paid tribute to these the American Federation of La­ can Federation of Labor and the men for fighting for "not only bor as a whole became active in Trades and Labor Congress of their own economic betterment the fight. Canada in this connection. * « but even more in fighting for The Seafarers International make special note of this The next regular member­ the security of our nation." The For several years, the Execu­ Union and th§. International ship meeting in the Port of switch. Remember, that's the convention held that "no group tive Council of the American Longshoremen's Ass'n affiliated New York, scheduled for Nov. next meeting—Nov. 9. The in our America has had to fight Federation of Labor was con­ with the American Federation 9. will be held in the SIU place is the SIU Hall at 51 more determinedly against the cerned about the development of Labor have succeeded in elim­ Hall. 51 Beaver Street, in­ Beaver Street. Time as usual Communists than have our mar­ and growth of Communist influ­ inating the Communist-domin­ stead of Roosevelt Auditor­ is 7 PM. itime unions." What was said ences within the Trades and La­ ated Canadian Seamen's Union ium. The change in meeting The following meeting, on then is even more true today. bor Congress of Canada and in Canada, and we look forward places was made necessary Nov. 23. will i be held at These men have just won an­ these developments were the to continuing growth and devel­ because of a previously Roosevelt Auditorium, at other tremendously impor^nt subject of discussions and con- opment for these free, demo­ scheduled commitment by 100 East 17th Street. battle in. our war against Com­ 'erences with the Executive cratic trade unions in the Do­ the operators of the Roose­ P.S. Please tell your Un­ munism. From Halifax as a cen­ Board of the Trades and Labor minion of Canada. velt Auditorium. ion Brothers that the next ter the Coriimunists sought con­ Congress of Canada. On all fronts the anti-Com­ New York meeting will be All members in the Port « * * trol of the seas and of the ports. munist forces have won in this held in the Union Hall. of New York are urged to The Communist dominated After securing all of the facts fight. Our labor movement, our maritime unions were ordered bearing on this fight, the Exe­ nation owes much to these men Next New York Meeting In SIU Hall .1 �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, I^orember 4, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post OSice in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267" Boss-Paid Pensions Employers of American workers are gradually being awakened to a responsibility of long Standing. Recogniz­ ing that the future security of its members must be permanently established, labor unions currently conduct­ ing negotiations for new contracts are pushing for,pension plans—entirely paid for by the employers. The campaign for employer-paid pension plans is based on the correct contention that men who spend a lifetime in an industry helping employers to amass wealth and increasing security are entitled to a guarantee of decent living when they are no longer able to work. Putting it in terms the bosses can understand, the unions are demanding that provisions for the security of the employee's old age be made in the same manner that provision is made for the depreciation of machinery. Funds are regularly set aside to take care of worn down equipment. Yet industry has shown an almost uni­ versal disregard for the future of workers whose physical strength is spent on the job. When the day arrives that a worker can no longer keep pace with the physical requirements of his-job, he is shown the door. Workers who contribute their brains and skill to the building of corporations should have some equity in the product of their efforts. The employer-paid pension plans are the answer. Although the government's old age security program has provided workers with some income, it is entirely inadequate to take care of even one individual, much less a man and his dependents. The politics involved in attempting to improve the government's old age benefits is so complicated that even the winning of a slight improvement requires years of fighting. Udea Now h The Mmwe Hespitiik These are the Union Broihen curaently in the marine hospitals, as r^rted by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Besides, under the government pension systems, the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by worker contributes a substantial share of the money which writing them. ANDREW AHLSTROM MOBILE HOSPITAL is to be given him on retirement. This system relieves WILLIAM ROACH industry of its full responsibility. J. CURTIS Oddly enough, industry now finds itself the victim of its own shortsighted policies. When social security and old age pensions were first established by the government, big business fought bitterly against the program. When­ ever attempts are made to increase the benefits or to lower the age of retirement, big business roars its opposition. Now, because of the inadequacy of the governmentadministered pensions, industry is being forced to make direct provision for the old age security of its workers. H. E. BONEWALL R. R. SIERRA SIDNEY SWITZER CARLOS MATT M. J. LUCAS R. L. LAMBERT JOHN B. DOLAN FRANK NEARING A. M. KASAITIS IVAN A. THOMAS ft 4 t NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL L. HOWARD J. STEWART D. MILLER D. CARROLL t t 4. . BOSTON HOSPITAL JOE GREENBAUM PETER KOGOY FRANK ALASAVICH VIC MILAZZO R. BOLDUC R. CRONIN E. E. GROSS J. CALDWELL J. DENNIS F. LANDRY H. F. LAGAN C. ELLARD L. LANG L. WILLIS R. L. McCOMBS The resistance of Big Steel to setting up an employer•V "V financed pension plan is already cracking. This week, the STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL workers of Bethlehem Steel returned to work, when the BERNARD JURROWSKI company capitulated to the union's demands for pensions ARCHIE KING paid for entirely by the company. The other big operators FRED VYKRUTA will probably fall in line one by one, now that the pattern SAL MANCINI MICHAEL ARMANDO Las been set. Several weeks ago, the Ford Motor Company granted the same demand made by its workers. And last week, the AFL longshoremen cracked the ice and secured a pension plan, financed by management. At Jong last it appears that Big Business is learning that its workers are as important as its machines. WILHELM PIETERS JOSE REYES ROYAL HARGRAVES J. F. GAMBLICH JOHN C. LONG JOE HERNANDEZ R. G. ANDERSEN P. ALBANESE RICHARD GRALICKI B. D. FOSTER c. R. HUNEYCUTT P. ROBERTS F. B. CAILLOUET : . A. MAUFFRAY O. HOWELL L. LORD ^ - - •. • - ' V. L. COASH A. PANEPTINTO J. E. TASSIN C. BROWN D. PITMAN V. LAWRENCE F. JACOBSON R. REED F. ELLIS J. H. MCELROY A. LOPEZ 4. 4 1 BALTIMORE HOSPITAL R. M. GREEN E. S. GAME L. G. LARONDE A. L. MASTERS C. P. THOMPSON D. H. COLLINS G. D. REAGAN J. BROWN E. CLDELL V. D. WILLIAMS H. STARCKY D. McCORKINGDALE J. B. BUHL W. KENNELLY M. HAGERTY G. A. CARROLL E. LYNCH W. L. AKINS D. H. BRUNIE A. THOMPSON J. M. BERGERI A R. McCULT,UCK L. B. SMITH P. B. DARROUGH J. YUKNAS 4> 4> JSAN FRANCISCO HOSP. SAM DRURY E. DiPIETRO I. ISAKSEN J, KEENAN 4 SAVANNAH HOSPITAL E. D. SIMS ^...., A �Friday. November 4, 1949 THE SEAFARERS L O'G Page Three SlU Organizer Answers CS lies Cities Service Still Trying To Keep Crews From SiU Protection The following is a transcript of portion of a CTMA (company-con­ trolled "union") meeting held aboard the SS Chiwawa on Oct. 18, during which crewmember Eddie Bobinski answered the company-manufactured lies and distortions fed to .CS tankermen. Most of the questions were posed by the company "union" representative who is the Chiwawa's Steward. Four days after the meeting, Bobinski, a volunteer SIU organizer was fired off Few American corporations today are as viciously anti-union the ship. as is the Cities Service Oil Com­ The data in bold type has been inserted by the LOG to provide CS pany, which enjoys the privil­ men with a more complete picture, as Bobinski had to reel off his answers in eges and fabulous profits of do­ ing business in the US, but the space of a few minutes in order to report on time for his watch. which refuses, to recognize the slow and that' I was incompetent. "When he was firing me he told me he did not like the idea of firing me but that he had received orders from the Chief Engineer. He said that he could law-given rights of its employees not do anything but carry out Meeting held on S/S Chiwawa by CTMA Tuesday, Oct. 18, started 7:00 P.M. CTMA Representative—Pumpman John Traubel CTMA Organizer and Chairman—Freddie Grissuble to organize for the purpose of the orders." collective bargaining. The meeting at which Bobin­ Questions asked by Chairman and answered by S.I.U. Organizer: On two occasions, the employ­ ski recorded some of the pro­ A. All beefs are settled by union patrolman ees of Cities Service have over­ ceedings was held on Oct. 18. A 1. Q. The S.I.U. has more men in the Union before ship even pays off and the Sea­ whelmingly designated the SIU notice of the meeting had been than there is jobs. . farers' Log proves it. A. No. We have about the same amount of as their collective bargaining posted by a CTM;\ stooge. No men as we have jobs, Permitmen are not (Union contracted vessels are always boarded agent in secret elections conduc­ one tore down this notice, not by patrolmen at payoffs and sign-ons to settle all ted by the National Labor Rela­ even the Skipper. After all, it considered full-pledged union members. (The SIU is the only maritime union which has crew beefs. Each issue of the LOG carries in­ tions Board. Despite these man­ was the company that was be­ consistently nlaintained a job ratio of one to formation regarding shipboard disputes and the dates, Cities Service has con­ hind this "union," was the way ne. In other words, there is approximately one manner in which they are settled. This can be sistently resorted to all sorts of he probably reasoned. job for every man holding a Union book. This found in the Port reports. The Money Due subterfuges to prevent their tan­ The meeting was opened by the is the result of fax-sighted Union policy adopted columns are also an indication of the Union's kermen from getting the benefits Steward. He started off by say­ in the boom years, when the 'Union refrained constant and successful efforts to insure that of genuine Union representation, ing that he would not run down from issuing books in wholesale fashion, a policy each SlU^man gets what is coming to him which they so earnestly desire. any union. Then he proceeded other unions did not pursue and as a result have under the contract in force. The best testimony Certification of the SIU to to run down the SIU, Bobinski to these facts is the SIU membership itself.) overloaded memberships.) represent the Cities Service men recalls. The Steward told those 2. Q. New York has three thousand men on the 7. Q. In the S.I.U. as soon as a ship pulls into has been held up by the legal present not to interrupt the pro­ dry dock all men are laid off. beach that can't ship out. flim-flammery of the company ceedings. A. No, only some ships lay off crew but lawyers, but the NLRB is now At 7:30, Bobinski got up and A. No. The Seafarers' Log proves it's not true. men laid off have first preference to come reviewing the company's final announced that he had to go on (Each issue of the LOG carries the registration back on. ' and shipping figures in each SIU port during objections and the day of reckon­ watch in 20 minutes and began answering the company-manufac­ the previous two-week period. This issue shows (Bobinski's answer to this one is about all there ing is imminent. tured lies which the Steward had that 1.433 men registered, while 947 were shipped is to it.) Meanwhile, life aboard Cities out. A month ago. in the issue of Oct. 7. the 8. Q. An S.I.U. seaman stole line from a Cities Service ships is as miserable as been parro^ting for a half-hour. Service ship. Bobinski hastily answered the registration figure was 1.468r the number ship­ ever. Intimidation, mass firings, questions raised by the Steward A. There was no proof and besides the Citco ped out weis 1.089. This would show approxi­ an intricate spy network foster­ in the coiurse of his speech and Representative (Pumpman) was caught go­ mately 400 to 500 men on the beach, which is ed by the company and its ilothers which were thrown at ing thru Edw. Bobinski's (Organizer's) about 2500 less than the CTMA's false figure.) ,, , .,. ... ,, legitimate offspring, the Cities him. The transcript appears else­ 3. Q. Tankermen only get 14 days' vacation locker looking for inforination that would gervice Tankermen's Association, where on this page. convict men of signing Pledge Cards and a year. face all men who go to work Like hundreds of Cities Serv­ thus be fired. (He didn't deny his guilt) aboard a CS vessel. A. No, they get 28 days (as was shown in but when he was asked by a person why And although, the CS men ice crewmembers, Edward Bob­ Agreement). he didn't deny the statement he said he have openly repudiated the com­ inski dared to exercise his right (The SIU tanker agreement speaks for itself. Any didn't hear it. CThis was after meeting was pany controlled "union"—CTMA to freedom of speech and thought man can check and learn that SIU tankermen over) even though he was not more than —the company still attempts to aboard a Cities Service ship. get 28 days a year as vacation.) two feet from me but only about twenty- force this monstrosity down the Like hundreds of other Cities 4. Q. S.I.U. positively cannot promise anything, five other men heard it all over the mess throats of its crewmembers. Service men he believes that the especially a full book. hall. (Thus he immediately became un­ CTMA meetings are held aboard rotten abuse poured on the com­ A. They promise each and every man a book popular). that walks off during strike or to men who every ship but their effect on pany's tanker men, the lack of (We think the Citco (CTMA) representative ought the men is nil. CS men know security and self-respect felt by organize C.S. ships. ' (In addition, these men are given 30-day back­ to answer this one. as soon as he stops blushing that CTMA is the sneaky mouth­ all hands can only be wiped out by genuine trade union represen­ and spluttering.) dated shipping cards to offset the time lost.)' piece of the company and they tation — representation by the 5. Q. Why did the Log publish the firing of A1 9. Q. Why should men be laid off a ship after want no part of it. SIU. only six months' service? Litwins because of organizing when ac­ A sample of the manner in A. It is not definite yet but the time limit is which CTMA stooges attempt to tually, the whole crew knew he was drunk one year, so that other men on the beach deceive CS men at shipboard and refused to work? can get a chance. y A. The Union is not responsible because a meetings has been recorded by (Actually, there is no limit to the length of time Edward Bobinski. Bobinski sail­ man did hot tell the truth about himself. (Because of Cities Service's refusal to recognize a man may stay aboard an SIU ship. Some men ed aboard the SS Chiwawa from their employees' demand that the company bar­ have been aboard SIU ships for two and three August 19 until October 22, 1949, gain with the Union and its repeated refusal tc years. At present, the subject of "homesteading" when he was fired for daring to cooperate, the SIU is naturally unable to check is being discussed throughout the Union, as are announce that he was a volun­ with the company—as it can with contracted all matters affecting the general welfare. Letters teer organizer for the SIU. operators—to determine cause of dismissal. In­ to the Editor appearing in almost every issue Bobinski posted a notice to {Continued from Page I) sofar as drinking and performing aboard ship of the LOG show pro £md con viewpoints on that effect on the ship about cies, public and private to as­ aro concerned, the membership of the SIU has this issue. Those against unlimited stays urge Oct. 15. "Actually I had to post sure the stopping of the transfer repeatedly demonstrated its intention and ca­ that men aboard SIU ships for one year be about 10 notices," he said, "be­ of the registry of our ships to pacity to discipline foul-ups whose actions might required to take their vacation pay and get off cause every one I posted was nations whose standards of work­ jeopardize the security and welfare of the the ship. The pu^ose is to permit greater job ,torn down." One of them was ing conditions are lower than turnover and to equalize employment opportuni­ ripped down by the Skipper. membership.) ours. 6. Q. When the S.I.U. crews have meetings on ties for all hands. When this issue is put to a "The day after, the First As­ Then, too, in an entirely dif­ board their ships no beefs are settled when question by the membership, the decision will sistant told me that I was being ferent way, we may further sup­ the ship pulls into Port, everything is be made by referendum vote in secret balloting, fired," Bobinski related, "giving port the men who sail our ships as per SIU constitution.) forgotten. I as the reason that I was too in the fight to be and remain free. At present they are sub­ ject to the control and discipline of the U.S. Coast Guard, a quasi-military organization. As a final word of advice to a demand for a filing fee, re­ eers and chislers gyp you out While we honor the glorious {Continued from Page 1) able, we hope that they will be tainer, or an excessively high prospective claimants. Chairman of any of the money due you. record the Coast Guard has simple enough so that no help percentage agreement. There is Cleary said, "Wait until you re­ Your war claim is based on the made, we wish to record our > will be needed in filling them no charge for filing claims with ceive our forms through proper months and years you spent as strong objection to placing any out. No claims will be processed the War Claims Commission or channels. Then fill them out and a prisoner of the enemy. You group of our civilian workers for payment unless they are sub­ for any part of the processing return them to us. Any "help you deserve it. You'll get it. We hope under military or quasi-military mitted on the official forms ap­ of claims payable by the Com­ may need will be available free you'll get all of it without cost supervision in time of peace. of charge. All of the major vet­ to yourself." proved by the Commission. These mission. Your committee shares with All evidence indicating shady erans' organizations stand ready At SIU Headquarters, Union the men who sail our ships, a official forms will be free and will be made available to all operations with respect to war to render any assistance you may officials repeated an announce­ deep conviction that they, be­ eligible claimants under the War claims is being referred by the require. If you feel you must hire ment made recently that the cause they are civilian workers, Commission to the US Depart­ an attorney, be sure he is a repu­ Union stands ready at all times should be immediately removed Claims Act." from any form of military or Chairman Cleary revealed that ment of Justice and US Post table member of your commu­ in most cases of exploitation of Office authorities for appropriate nity. You need not have any to give assistance and advice to quasi-military supervision or claimants uncovered to date the investigative action anil prosecu­ dealings with people who solicit members eligible for compensa­ control and placed back undej: your business. Don't let racket­ tion under the War Claims Act. civilian supervision. offer to help is accompanied by tion. AFL Convention! Votes To Back SIU Campaigns War Claims Commission Warns internees Against Phonies �THE Page Four Getting Replacements To Jax Poses A Problem To Savannah SEAFARERS Coffee Time LOG Friday, November 4, 1949 By F£LIX J. CURLS By JIM DRAWDY By BEN LAWSON SAVANNAH—This port is no see, is a little on the laew side exception to the rule, so the best down hyar. we can say fbr the past two ON THE BALL weeks' shipping is that it has Just to mention a few of the been slow. Brothers currently making eight Our payoff activity took place hours daily at the Hall, there aboard the SS Jean, Bull, and are W. Mulling, J. H. Maxey, C. the SS Southport, South Atlan­ A. Gardner, J. T. Moore. We're tic. There were no beefs aboard happy to" be able to say that either of these vessels. Both only one Seafarer is in the loca! signed on again. marine hospital this' week. He's We had a few visits from ves­ E. D. Sims and he's having his sels that included Savannah as tonsils taken out. a port of call. One was the SS Argobec, contracted to the SIU The National Labor Relations Canadian District. The others Board hearing on the case of were the SS Greeley Victory, the Retail Clerks Union vs. AdWaterman; SS Steel Advocate, ler's Department store came out Isthmian; and the Twin Falls favorably for the union people. Management has to reinstate five Victory, Waterman. employees and reimburse them REPLACEMENT NOTE for back wages amounting to In connection with the matter $10,000. They've found out that of getting replacements from the unfair labor practices don't pay. Union Hall, which has been dis­ Another union note: Don't for­ cussed in this column for the get to ride Garden City cabs in past few weeks, here's another Savannah. They're operated by bit of advice. AFL cabdrivers. We recommend that the Water­ And that about winds it up man Steamship Company be no­ for this trip, except to say that tified to instruct their Skippers Savannah is cool and comfort­ to get in touch with the com­ able. Indian summer, as the yanpany agent in Jacksonville via kees call it. radio whenever they need re­ placements from Savannah. The company agent can then communicate the needs to the Hall here. It is important that The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against the ship's radio be used to ad­ men guilty of being the following: vise the agent of the need for replacements. It takes about five PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip­ hours to get to Jacksonville from ment or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, Savannah by bus, and the coast­ etc., for sale ashore. wise ships touching Jax are only in for a few hours, so "speed is - WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or essential. who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship Here's a romantic note. The or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall. Bosun on the S^ Jean fell madly in love with Savannah this trip. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the Consequently, he paid off and safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship at this writing is undoubtedly or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the hitched for life. operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. Without fear of bragging we'd like to state that we have one This Union was built of, by' and for seamen. Seafarers of the cleanest Union Halls in fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and the business. The deck is fresh­ conditions we nOw enjoy. For the first time in the hutory of ly painted and our furniture is in the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his tip-top condition. All we need to family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does round out the comforts is a tele­ vision set. not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. If jmu walk down the streets here, you can barely avoid bump­ In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. ing into a crowd looking into While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters some store window demonstrat­ ing television. Television, you to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. Unhtt Wreckers Are Warned Port Frisco Looks To Coining Weeks By JEFF MORRISON All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under oblig^ion to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping has been somewhat on the slow side in this port during the past two weeks, but the prospects for the coming period are brighter. Men shipped from this port went to vessels calling in-transit. These v/ere the Loyola Victory, By CAL TANNER Waterman; Fairland, Waterman; MOBILE—The drop in ship­ Steel Admiral, Isthmian; Santa ping, which has been made more Clara Victory, Isthmian; Alamar, acute by the coal and .steel Calmar, and the Seamar, Calmar. strikes, is being felt in Mobile, Beefs were of a minor nature with the past two weeks being and they were settled without especially quiet. any difficulty. Ships paying off-for the pe­ Bucking the elements in Fris­ riod were the Alcoa Clipper and co are Brothers Fred Hethcoat., Corsair, and the following Wa­ H. F. Wilma, C. Doroba, and P. terman ships: Monarch of the O'Neil. They're all waiting to Sea, Morning Light, Antinous, ship, of course. Wacosta, Wild Ranger. In addition, we have a few The sign-ons for the two men in the San Francisco Mar­ week-period werp the Clipper, ine Hospital. These_ Brothers are Corsair, Monarch of the Sea, An­ Sam Drury, E. DiPietro, I. Isak- tinous, Lafayette, Morning Light and Wild Ranger. ^ sen and J. Keenan. Shipping Still Slow In Boston -10109 Dies In Accident BOSTON — No change was noted in shipping here during the.past fwo weeks. Two vessels paid off, then signed on again, and several ships called in-trans­ it. The ships paying off and sign­ ing on were the Alexandra, a Carras tanker, and the New Lon­ don, a Mathiasen tanker. The in-transit callers were the Robin Doncaster, Robin lines; Bessemer Victory and Greeley Victory, Waterman; Meredith Victory and Steel Architect, Isthmian. An overtime beef was report­ ed on the Meredith Victory and it will be carried to the port of payoff for settlement. Among the Seafarers in the Beantown at present are Morris Norris and W. Sullivan. Norris is anxious to go anywhere. Sully, who just got out of the hospital, is also raring to go. He's a real cook who goes in for fancy bak­ ing that always please his ship­ mates. At the New London payoff we were surprised to run into Bob Fisher, who was a crewmember. Only a few weeks "back Bob got out of the hospital after undergoing a couple of opera­ tions.^ We thought he'd be home recuperating. Instead, Bob head­ ed direct for New York where he caught a ship. NY Expecting Slight PIck-Up By JOE ALGINA James E. Naylor, popular Seafarer who had been a Un­ ion member for nine years, was killed aboard the SS Al­ legheny Victory, when a heavy sea struck the ship and threw him into the No. 1 winches. Naylor, who sailed as AB and held Book No. 20327, is survived by his wife, two children, his mother, a bro­ ther and two sisters. Funeral benefits were paid by the Union. Burial .took place in North Carolina. Steel And Coal Strikes Attest Mobile Three ships called in-transit. In addition, some of our mem­ They were the Chickasaw, Bes­ bers are in the Mobile Marine semer Victory and Ganton Vic­ Hospital. Among them are J. tory, all of Waterman. . Curtis, L. Howard, J. Stewart, D. Miller, and D. Carroll. ALL OKAY Installation of the air-condi­ All payoffs and sign-ons were tioning unit for the Mobile Hall smooth, with only a few minor is expected to start in the very beefs, on any of the ships. All near future and should take were settled to the complete sat­ about three weeks to complete. isfaction of the crews concerned. In fact, in another three weeks, Some of the members now on the Hall will be completely the beach in Mobile include ready as the alterations are now Curly Moyd, Jughead Parker, in the final stages. It certainly Tom Gould, Francis Brozak, J. L. Webb, Clarence Morse, H. shows signs of being able to Carmichael, J. Austin, B. P. Mc- provide the maximum of com­ Nulty and O. Brooks. fort for Seafarers. NEW YORK — Despite the number of ships which cama into this port during the past two weeks, shipping has been anything but good. Sign-ons did not equal the payoffs, most of " which were on nearby foreign articles. Getting down to the payoffs: Cornelia, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Kathyrn, Beatrice, Suzanne, Puerto Rico, Bull; Seatrains Texas, New York and Havana; Meredith Vic­ tory, Steel Traveller, Allegheny Victory, Isthmian; Bull Run, The^ Cabins, Mathiasen; Gateway City, Azalea City, Chickasaw, Water­ man; Trinity, Carras; Cape Mo­ hican, Mar Ancha; Sweetwater, Sea Trade; Taddei, Ship Enter­ prise; Southstar, Swan, South Atlantic; Colabee, American Ha­ waiian; Gadsden, American East­ ern; Mankato Victory, .Victory Carriers and Massmai', Calmar. All of the ships on nearby foreign articles went out again. These included all Bull Line payoffs, the Colabee and Seatrains New York, Havana and Texas. None took very many replacemepts. In addition, those going out were the Southstar, Yorkmar, and Robin Goodfellow, which were signed on during the pe­ riod. While we don't expect ship­ ping to pick up to any satisfac­ tory degree for a few weeks, at least, we do expect it to be bet­ ter during the period immediate­ ly ahead. New York's schedule shows that a number of ships coming in for payoffs- are due to sign on again. Added to these should be several of the ships that paid off during the past two weeks but which haven't as_ yet called for crews to sign on. �Friday, Novtnibet 4, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOO Pago Firo Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BOSTON—Chairman. T. Flem­ ing, 30821; Recording Secretary, M. Norris, 5725; Reading Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. Minutes of other Branch meet­ ings read and accepted, except for motion 'to non-concur with San Francisco New Business. Agent made his shipping report. Four members were excused from meeting after membership accepted their reasons for being unable to attend. Motion carried to accept Credential Committee's report on candidates for Union amples of this need, it was re­ called that New York is the only port where the member­ ship meetings have to be held in an outside auditorium, while SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL the rest of the Branches meet ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED in their own buildings. Also 8 4 20 that rent now being paid by 82 67 251 Union in New York is between 19 17 68 $700 and $800 a month, as com­ 37 40 109 pared to the little more than 3 9 16 $100 monthly rental paid by the 9 0 17 Baltimore Branch. Charges read _ 9 11 26 and accepted, with recommenda­ MC Shipping From Oct. 12 To Oct 26 PORT REG., DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. Boston.... New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast 19 123 37 116 41 11 18 54 62 64 15 •13 81 26 99 35 10 17 47 57 46 16 12 77 24 76 21 17 12 36 109 29 8 44 281 87 291 97 38 47 137 228 139 39 560 447 431 1,438 :... GRAND TOTAL.. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK - 8 102 32 32 4 8 6 36 83 5 12 328 34 77 8 14 39 122 6 4 109 282 19 30 300 319 947 vestigate feasibility of working gin on Nov. 1. Meeting adjourned out a credit plan for SIU mem­ at 8 PM, with 250 members bership. Meeting adjourned at present. elections. Headquarters' and Sec­ 8:30 PM, with 285 members in 4 4 4 retary-Treasurer's reports read attendance. MOBILE — Chairman, Louis and approved. Motion carried to 4. 4 4 grant W. Sullivan, Book No. SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, Neira, 26993; Recording Secre­ 20549, a 30-day shipping card. Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording tary, E. D. Moyd, 10829; Reading Meeting adjourned at 8 PM, with Secretary, P. M. Robertson, Clerk, Harold Fischer, 59. 151 members present. 30148; Reading Clerk. J. FarMotion carried to concur in 4 t Oath of Obligation administer­ quahar. report of Credentials Committee GALVESTON —Chairman, ed to Arthur Chason, Frank regarding election of officials for Minutes of previous meetings 1950. Minutes of other ports read Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Clawson, Chang Jar, A1 DemSecretary, R. Wilburn, 37739; ery, O. A. Nickle. Other Branch in all Branches read and ap­ and approved. Port Agent stated minutes read and approved, ex­ proved. Agent reported that that during next two weeks only Reading Clerk, J. Ranieri, 50272. cept for that part of San Fran­ coming two weeks look better ships on coastwise and Puerto Motion carried to approve ac­ cisco new business dealing with for shipping than period just Rican runs were due to hit port. tion of membership at special extension of shipping cards, in He also said that building reno­ meeting in Galveston re: Cre­ which membership non-concur­ vations are nearly completed. dential Committee's report on red. Communications requesting Membership was reminded of the candidates for forthcoming Union permission to be excused from importance of registering as elections. Minutes of other meeting were referred to Dis­ qualified voters for city, county Branch meetings accepted as patcher. Port Agent's report ap­ and state elections. Agent an­ read. Reading of Credential Com­ proved. Motions carried: To in­ past. Several ships were in port, nounced that on orders from Ex­ mittee's report on eligible candi­ struct Agent to purchase tele­ but they were in-transit callers. ecutive Board ©f the Interna­ dates for election; motion car­ vision set for use'^n the Hall. He said that the shipping situa­ tional that he had gone into ried to accept report. Agent dis­ After much discussion, motion tion looks a bit better in Seattle, Mississippi this week to help in cussed shipping in this port. Sec­ carried to allow bookmen and too, and added that there were organizing and voting of 8,000 retary-Treasurer's financial re­ permitmen laid off from Ore some job possibilities up thief®. fishermen who are trying to and Secretaryport and Headquarters' report to ships as result of steel strike to Headquarters' come into the International. He the membership read and ap­ return to their jobs when strike Treasurer's reports to the mem­ concluded his report by announc­ proved. Motion carried that Dele­ ends. Motion carried that a com- bership read and approved. Mo­ ing that he was going to meet tions carried to concur in re­ gates on Seatrain ships check ports of Headquarters reinstate­ their departments before sailing ment committee and Credentials and notify the Hall if replace­ Committee. Several members ments are needed. Motion car­ were excused from meeting. Un­ ried calling for anyone with one der Good and Welfare several year of continuous emplosmient mittee and Port Agent work out members expressed the opinion on any one vessel to get off and plan to raise funds for a Thanks­ thdt the Union should purchase with Organizing Director Lindsey take hig vacation. Meeting ad­ giving Dinner for membership Halls in all ports where they are Williams and New Orleans Agent journed at 7:40 PM. in this port. Meeting adjourned presently rented, as soon as pos­ Sheppard at Louisiana State i 4- 4. at 8:15 PM* with 453 members sible. If necessary to accomplish Federation of Labor convention to discuss problems of organiza­ SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jim present. this, an assessment was recom­ tion. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ mended. It was pointed out that » 4 & cial report read and approved. there should be a better build­ retary, E. L. Baker, 30907; Read­ NEW ORLEANS —Chairman, ing in Galveston, and in New Under Good and Welfare, Bro­ ing Clerk, 25808. J. P. Shuler, 94,—Recording Sec­ York especially. Meeting ad­ ther Neira discussed need of or­ retary, Herman Troxclair, 8743; journed at 8:20 PM, with 26 ganized labor activity in politi­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial cal' field. Meeting adjourned at report and Headquarters' report Reading . Clerk, Bill Frederick,. bookmen present. 7:45 PM, with 253 members to the membership read and ap­ 94. 4 4 4 present. proved. Agent reported that a PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Previous meeting's minutes couple of ships had paid off and 4 4 4 C. L. Cousins, 38685; Recording signed on during the past two read and accepted. Motion car­ NEW YORK — Chairman, L. ried to accept report of Creden­ Secretary, James Sheehan, 306; J. Williams, 21550; Recording tials Committee on nominations Reading Clerk, William Glick, Secretary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; for Union office. Port Agent re­ 48741. Reading Clerk, Eddie Mooney, ported that shipping was fair Minutes of previous Branch during past two weeks, with 46671. number of men shipping exceed­ meetings accepted as read. Read­ ing of minutes of special meet­ Minutes of previous Branch weeks, and that three in-transit ing those registering. Since last ing of Oct. 19, in which mem­ meetings in all ports read and ships visited the port. Minutes' meeting, there were seven pay­ bership voted to accept report approved. Motion carried to non­ of other Branch meetings read offs, eight sign-ons and approxi­ of Credentials Committee on concur with that part of Balti­ mately 25 ships in-transit com­ and accepted. Motion by Brother nominations of candidates for more New Business stressing ing into port. He revealed that Searcy carried recommending Union office. Secretary-Treasur­ need for new Hall in Baltimore. eight payoffs are scheduled thus that Headquarters send circular er's financial report read and ac­ Under discussion, members point­ far for the coming two weeks. letter to all SlU-contracted ships cepted. Charges were read and ed out that Halls are purchased He added that the steel and coal calling at Charleston and Jack-j referred to Trial Committee. Ex­ in areas where the needs of the strikes have begun to affect this sonville informing delegates to cuses were referred to Dispatch­ membership are the greatest. It port, with our affiliate, the Mg^ immediately notify Savannah' er. Port Agent reported that all was emphasized that there is no Hall of any job vacancies aboard. rine Allied Workers, feeling the beefs aboard ships coming into objection to Baltimore getting a Motion pointed out that failure brunt. Coyle Tugboat Company port were settled to crew's sat­ new Hall, but that the member­ to follow this procedure had re­ will begin today to tie-up its sulted in several jobs being entire fleet due to the lack of isfaction. Men were urged to ship is on record, as a result of taken as pierhead jiunps, jeopar­ steel and coal movements. Eight live up to Si^ipping Rules by be­ unanimous action in all Branches, dizing democfatic rotary shipping men took the Union Oath of ing ready to turn to four hours to purchase the next Hall in system of Union. Motion carried Obligation. Motion carried to in­ after being shipped. Members the Port of New York, where to accept report of Credentials! struct Secretary-Treasurer to in­ were reminded that elections be­ the need is the greatest. As ex­ Committee on candidates in coming election. Meeting ad­ journed at 7:45 PM. t, i BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ liam Rentz, 26445; Recording Secretary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4683. tion that they be turned over to an elected trial committee for hearings. Secretary-Treasurer's financial report accepted as read. In Headquarters' report, Secre­ tary-Treasurer reported that de­ spite unfavorable shipping situ­ ation, condition of the Union is sound. He pointed out that ^ as result of intense efforts of the organizing department, jobs have steadily been added and have acted to offset those lost as result of lay-ups. Many of the newly-contracted companies start out on a small scale, but if operations prove successful they acquire more ships and pro­ vide increased job opportunities for the membership. For this rea­ son, he stressed the necessity of crewmembers aboard these vessei^to man them in ship-shape fashion. Any fouling up aboard these ships constitutes harm to the rest of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer warned 'men who will not carry out the let­ ter of the Union agreement to stay off these ships so that the serious - minded, conscientious members may take the jobs and demonstrate that the SIU can supply first-class crews. The Di­ rector of Organization also took the floor to support this view. Several members took the Union Oath of Obligation. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:15 PM. 4 4 4 NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, G. Lawson, 35980. Motion carried to accept ac­ tion of Norfolk special meeting on Oct. 19, concurring in Cre­ dentials Committee's report on candidates for A&G offices. Min­ utes of Branch meetings accept­ ed as read. Headquarters' report to the membership read and ap­ proved. Agent discussed shipping, which has been hit hard by the coal and steel strikes. Motion by R. Miller carried to instruct Ag­ ent to inquire as to the eligi­ bility and status of D. E. (Casey) Jones for a place on this year's ballot. Meeting acted on re­ quests to be excused from meet­ ing—five members excused, two were not. Under Good and Wel­ fare, there was discussion on the payoff of the SS Taddei and on the forthcoming elections for of­ ficials to serve in 1950. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM, with 92 members present. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday! November 4, 1949 SEATTLE: STUDY IN UNION - BUSTING By PAUL HALL and MORRIS WEISBERGER, Vice Presidents. SIUNA Out in Seattle, Washington, a miniature civil war is being fought. On one ^ide is the Sailors Union of the Pacific. On the other side is the strangest collection of anti-labor forces that ever slept in one political bed. These characters, who are suing the Union and publishing a slanderous, lying anti-Union sheet called "The Defender," are banded to­ gether in temporary alliance to do one basic job — to so disrupt the SUP that they can step in and take over. The group is fronted by John Mahoney, who was expelled from the SUP after a long series of a,nti-Union acts. It is spearheaded by the Trotskyites (Socialist •Workers Party) who make no bones that their only reason for trade union activity is to "under­ mine" the existing trade unions. It is composed of would-be "labor leaders," gashounds, apple polishers, and some local boys who want "Seattle jobs (the Alaska ships) for Seattle boys." It is backed by two captains of the Seattle city police force, brothers of John Mahoney, who intimidate the SUP membership by warning anti-Mahoney, pro-SUP members to "get out of town or else—" and by sending police squad cars to park before the Seattle SUP Hall on meeting nights. This group is being aided by dual and hostile Unions—the commie-controlled Marine Cooks and Stewards, Bridges' Longshoremen and the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders — who see an opportunity, if the SUP is destroyed, to pick up jobs which, because lack of program, penny-pinching and sheer inefficiency, they are unable to get through their own organizing efforts. We intend, later on in this article, to take these characters apart and see what makes them tick. But first we'd like to give a brief history of the Seattle beef, so that you will be better able to understand the nature of these charac­ ters who are out to disrupt and smash the most militant Union on the West Coast—the SUP. The Seattle beef had its beginning during the time the Seafarers International Union (and its component parts, the SUP, A&G, etc.) was put­ ting its entire organizational efforts into beating back the commie Canadian Seamen's Union, when that outfit called a phony strike against ships contracted to the Canadian District of the SIU. If you remember, the commies got no place in Canada, because all legitimate Unions backed the SIU. Therefore the comrades turned their attention to the various foreign countries where, due to the' distances involved, they were able for a while to get away with their lies and phony propaganda, and tie up a few SIU contracted Canadian ships. The SIU then was forced to fight the comrades' goon squads in Canada and this country. The SIU fought the commie propaganda in practically all maritime countries throughout the world. Remember, this Canada beef was an import­ ant beef for the commies, for it meant, if the SIU won, the commies would be wiped out as a force in Canadian maritime. At this time, it was important that all sections of the International, that every member in every District of the International do what he could to repel the Some of you may have heard or read of the beef that the Sailors Union is having out in Seattle with a bunch of union wreckers. Up to now. the SEAFARERS LOG has not mentioned the case because, first, it was strictly an internal SUP affair; and, second, the expulsion of a disruptor and union-wrecker is not particularly newsworthy, as every union has a right to pro­ tect itself from its internal enemies. Now, how­ ever, the situation has changed. Two new ele­ ments have pushed themselves into the beef: the Trotskyites (the Socialist Workers Party) who hope to capture control of the SUP. and several dual and hostile unions, old enemies of the Sail­ ors Union, who want to smash the SUP. Because of this, the Seattle beef is now properly th% con­ cern of the entire International, not only of the SUP. Therefore, because of this reason, the LOG is offering this full account of the beef and the ^ longtime aufi-unlon records of those involved, so that the membership will know the true score, and so that they will recognize these disrupters and wreckers wherever they are, no matter what 'militant" phrases they hide behind. The writers of this article are veterans of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union's fight against the commies, Trotskyites and other political and power-hun­ gry groups within the International, the Dis­ tricts, and the trade union movement. It is to be expected that the Trotskyites will respond with personal blasts against Hall and Weisberger. That is the way these would-be commisars operate, on the Hitler-Stalin-Trotsky theory that if a lie is repeated often enough, some people will believe it. But, as this article shows, such tactics very often backfire—as it has on the West Coast, when the true facts were made known. ' CSU and drive the commies from the waterfront, 23 meeting in Seattle on a point of information, It is important to remember, too, that the de- "wanting to know who gave the piecards the cision to help the SIU Canadian District was authority to engage in strikebreaking activities, voted unanimously by the International's con- and how come the membership of ihe organiza­ vention in Baltimore, March 28-April 2, and con- tion were not kept advised of this." This was 12 curred in subsequently by all ports of all Dis- days after Seattle had concurred in our report tricts including Seattle and printed in both the on the Canadian situation! At the June 6 Seattle SEAFARERS LOG and the WEST COAST meeting, Mahoney repeated this statement before SAILORS (official publications of the A&G ancL the membership. SUP). On June 26, after Mahoney refused to appear Furthermore, after this we were instructed by before an investigating committee to prove his SIU President Lundeberg to go to Halifax to charges as requested by the Wilmington, New protect the interests of the International in the York and Headquarters meetings, seven mem­ Canadian Field. After an investigation, when bers at a San Francisco Headquarters meeting we had seen at first hand the goon tactics of the filed charges against Mahor^y because of "scur­ commies, we sent the following report to all rilous and defamatory remarks" which violated: Branches of the A&G District and the SUP: 1) the Oath of Obligation; 2) Article III,.Section The following wire was read to the member­ 4 of the Constitution; 3) Article V, Section 1 of ship: the Constitution. In accordance with the ConThe Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) the ""stitutional provisions, Mahoney was requested commie front union in the U.S. in an attempt to appear on July 5 before a Headquarters trial to protect the interests of the kremlin has taken committee because of the seriousness of the the position against the Seafarers International charges. Union of North America in their present struggle A special meeting was called in Seattle, on against the communist' party in Canada and it' July 1, dominated by the Mahoney-Trotskyite was learned today that the American represen­ gang, which requested SUP Headquarters to tative of the MCS in New York advised all ^Ca­ postpone the trial, as Mahoney was "unable" nadian Seamen's Union in Canada to assault to be in San Francisco on the date set. This any representative of the SIUNA or any of their request was granted, and Mahoney was notified affiliates whom it may encounter in American to appear on July 12. This gave Mahoney 16 days ports. The MCS further advised the Canadian in which to prepare for the trial, instead of 5 as Seamen's Union in Halifax to terrorize any and provided by the Constitution. all seafarers in that port as a method of driving This same Seattle special meeting demanded the anti-communist seafarers out of Canada. This is in keeping with the direct order from the that the trial be transferred to Seattle, and asked communist international to all of its front or­ the official Seattle minutes of May 23 and June ganizations such as the MCS surrender all pos­ 6 which recorded Mahoney's anti-union remarks— sible support to the communist party in Canada and which had been accepted by the Seattle in their life and death struggle with the SIU. Branch, with Mahoney as chairman on June 13 Through the efforts of the communist party in meeting — be changed. Both of these requests Halifax several members of the SIU have been were in violation of the laws of the SUP. Then, evidently afraid to let the case go to severely beaten c^d six SIU men are now in a fair and open trial, Mahoney and his gang jail in Halifax on trumped up charges brought about by lying commies in this area. Although tried another unconstitutional trick. At the July the SIU is now in a fight-to-the-end struggle to •/X beat the pommies in Canada, we shall be success­ ful in doing so. Once this defeat of the commun­ ist party has been accomplished here in Canada the MCS will then have full opportunity to an­ swer to the Seafarers for their finky Stalinist stab in the back to our Union. The Seafarers are now establishing permanent offices in Halifax and are in Canada to stay. We advise all Sea­ farers in all American ports to be guided by 5 meeting in Seattle, which was again under the this message. control of the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang, the Signed, MORRIS WEISBERGER, meeting voted itself as a "committee of the PAUL HALL, whole" for the purpose of white-washing Ma­ Vice Presidents, SIUNA honey. This was a violation of the Constitution, because the July 26 Headquarters meeting elected This report was concurred in by all Branches a trial committee to try Mahoney at the place of both Districts, including ^eattle. ' It was at this crucial time that John Mahoney, where the men who preferred the ^charges were » who had a long record of disruption in the SUP to be found. (as will be brought out later), rose at the May This Trotskyite-rigged Seattle meeting (al- �Friday. November 4, 1949 though warned by the Seattle SUP Agent that the action was unconstitutional) completely whitewashed Mahoney. At this meeting, Mahoney declared that he had no intention of going to San Francisco for trial. This in spite of the fact that on July 1, this same Mahoney had asked for an extension of time from Headquarters. This made it pretty evident that request for postponement was merely a maneuver for time, and that Mahoney never had the slightest in­ tention of conforming to the Constitution and membership action and attending the legal trial as set by the membership. At a subsequent meeting, July 18, the Seattle Branch elected a committee of five to "review" the case, a procedure that is not sanctioned in any way by the SUP Constitution. It was simply a case of finding a way, no matter how illegal, to cover up their previous illegal action in white­ washing Mahoney. Frank Lovell, the chief Trotskyite hack, managed to capture the chairman's ^ob of the committee. Meanwhile, the legal SUP trial committee met in San Francisco from July 12 to July 14, taking testimony from various witnesses. Each day the trial committee called out for Mahoney or for any witnesses he may have sent in his behalf, but none appeared. On July 18, the committee's report and recommendations were read to the membership at Headquarters for action. After reviewing the facts in the case, the committee pointed out that the SUP as an organization unanimously went on record in New York, Wil­ mington, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, on April 18, 1949 to "give the Canadian District of the SIU 100 percent support" in its fight against the communist-dominated CSU. "... There can be no question in anyone's mind" the committee's report went on to say," that the membership of the SUP had not estab­ lished a policy on this subject, and we further find that all the legitimate trade unions, such as the AFL Executive Board, which in its meeting at Cleveland, Ohio, backed up the Canadian Dis­ trict, SIU, also the AFL Teamsters, Boilermakers, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Longshoremen, International Transportworkers Federation, and all legitimate AFL unions in Canada... on the other hand the only ones supporting the comintmist-controlled CSU was the National MC&S (CIO); the communist party's official organ, the "Daily Worker;" the "Industrial Worker," official organ of the IWW; the "Mili^nt," the official organ of the Socialist Workers Party (Trotskyites), which publications have repeatedly at­ tacked the SUP and its officials and backed up the communist-led CSU of Canada in this beef. "As a matter of information, the communistled MC&S have issued bulletins and leaflets at­ tacking the SUP officials in this fight and this organization (the MC&S-CIO) has been branded by the membership of the SUP as dual and hostile to the SUP." The SUP trial committee's conclusions were as follows: "1. That John Mahoney violated the obligation of the SUP which states: "'I pledge my honor as a man that I will be faithful to this Union and that I will work for its interests and will look upon every mem­ ber as my Brother.' "2. That John Mahoney violated' Article III, Section 4, of the Constitution, as follows: "'Any member who advocates and/or gives aid to the principles or policies of any organi­ zation hostile or dual or gives aid or comfort to such shall be denied further membership in this Union.' "While the committee makes no charge that Mahoney is a member of any dual or hostile or­ ganization, nevertheless the statements which he made in connection with the Canadian situation are certainly the same statements made and pub­ lished by the communist party sheets, and the MC&S leaflets and bulletin and their official paper, and as such did give aid and comfort to a dual and hostile organization. THE SEAFARERS LOG "3. We find John Mahoney guilty of violating Article V, Section 1, as follows: " 'It shall be the duty of every member to be true and loyal to the Union and the labor cause and to endeavor to put into practice the principles laid down in the preamble. Members shall treat the officials of the Union while dis­ charging their duties with due respect and consideration and yield strict observance to such rules as the Union may see fit to adopt.' "It is the firm opinion of the committee that it is the duty of the membership of the SUP'to protect its duly elected officials in their task of carrying out the policies laid down by the membership, and certainly to term them 'strike­ breakers' is a direct reflection on the whole membership because the men who act as the officials of the SUP are elected by the member­ ship every year, through secret ballot, and they carry out the policy of the organization as a whole, and are entitled to due respect and pro­ tection from the membership, which HIRES them when they elect them. "If the membership does not give such protec­ tion, the orgamzation will not be able to get able and conscientious men to run for office, and the organization will gradually deteriorate. "We, therefore, recommend that John Mahoney be denied further membership in the SUP." Put to a standing vote of the membership at Headquarters, the committee's report was car­ ried by a vote of 313 to 1. The report was later concured in by the Wilmington, New York, Honolulu and Coos Bay Branches of the SUP. At the July 25 meeting in Seattle, Agent Dombroff declared that the meeting would be un­ constitutional, unless Mahoney left the meeting hall. Tfiis Mahoney refused to do, and the meet­ ing proceeded under the domination of the Mahoney-Trotskyite group. A motion to adjourn the meeting because of Mahoney's presence was UNION HALL lost by a vote of 63 for to 77 against adjourn­ ment. Approximately 40 members present did not vote. In connection with this, it is interest­ ing to note that about 8 police squad cars were parked outside of the meeting, headed by Ma­ honey's brother, a police captain. How many of these forty sailors who did not vote were resi­ dents of Seattle and were reluctant to publically announce their opposition to Mahoney, who was in a position to finger them to the cops— especially in view of the fact that it is always Page Seven open season on seamen as far as the police in the Port of Seattle are concerned. It was obvious even to a first tripper that the cops were there to back Mahoney, and to see to it that the meeting did not bar him. During all the time of this beef, the MahoneyTrotskyite gang have not been able to get sup­ port outside of Seattle, where, with their goon squads and the Seattle police force they were able to imtimidate the membership. True, the Portland Branch did support these buzzards for the first few meetings, primarily because the Mahoney-Trotskyites sent their men in there to pack the meetings and to distort the issues. The most noted disruptor who invaded the Portland meetings was none other than Seattles' Dick Christian, a disgruntled, would be "labor leader" who is up on charges for carrying on his dis­ ruptive role in the SUP. However, it didn't take long for the member­ ship in Portland to see through these phonies, and the Portland membership has consistently opposed the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang ever since. The "Seattle Committee" elected at the pre­ vious meeting to "investigate" the whole affair then reported, and in a lengthy document (19 legal size sheets), typical in words and expres­ sion due to Lovell's influences to a Trotskyite manifesto, not only completely exonerated Ma­ honey, but found the majority of the member­ ship who filed the charges and voted Mahoney out of the SUP and the elected officials "guilty" of crimes against the membership. That is, they found the overwhelming majority of the mem­ bers guilty of crimes against themselves, while only Mahoney and his Trotskyite, and gashound cohorts were innocent. Leon Trotsky, or for that matter Joe Stalin himself, could not have done a better job of misrepresentation and distortion of facts than Lovell and his "committee" did. From this time on, the Mahoney-Trotskyitegashound Brigade really went to town. They started to throw their weight around, and openly intimidated the membership. The August 1 meeting was run by strong arm methods. Pro-SUP members at this meeting were told to sit down and shut up—or else. As a clincher, the motorized division of their outfit— Captain Mahoney of the police force and his squad cars—was again parked outside of the meeting, ready to clean out the loyal SUP men. The Seattle officials again notified the mem­ bership that the meeting was unconstitutional, inasmuch as Mahoney was present. But the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang, thanks to the presence of the police cars, was firmly in the saddle and they proceeded to go on with the illegal meet­ ing. On August 8, the Seattle SUP Agent posted a notice on the bulletin board, stating that no further meetings would be held in Seattle, until �Page Eight the provision of the Constitution, that no one but SUP members in good standing be at the meetin, was lived up to. This was done under the instruction of the membership at the August 1 Headquarters m,eeting, by a supreme quorum, the highest authority of the union, and also con­ curred in by the majority of the Branches of the SUP. Despite the definite instructions of the sup­ reme quorum, the Mahoney-Trotskyite union wreckers proceeded to hold a rump meeting that night. Under the chairmanship of Frank Lovell, the local Trotskyite fuehrer who was and is directing this revolt against the SUP, the wreck­ ers adopted two resolutions. One set up an "Emergency Committee to ac­ quaint the entire membership of the Sailors Union with the unconstitutional and undemo­ cratic action of the officials of our union and to take all steps possible to see that our Constitu­ tion is lived up to." The other instructed the "Committee" to issue a publication to pass on their lies and distor­ tions to the membership. These two resolutions definitely set up un­ constitutional and dual bodies, inasmuch as these groups are in direct conflict with constitutional provisions. The first is illegal because, even if the Mahoney-Trotskyite disrupters were right, they had not exausted the constitutional provis­ ions that govern appeals from expulsions. In­ stead of conforming to the Constitution, they were ignoring the votes of the membership and setting up a committee to fight the member­ ships' wishes. In the second, they were authorizing a paper which, since it was purporting to be the voice of the Seattle Branch of the SUP, was dual to the "West Coast Sailors," the only Union newspaper authorized by the SUP Constitution. The paper, "The Defender," hit the streets the very next day. Since the writing, typesetting, and printing of a four-page paper is a job that requires much more than one day, it is obvious that these characters had moved in accordance with a carefully plotted timetable, and had the whole thing set up and printed in advance, with­ out even waiting for their own "official" ap­ proval. "The Defender" proved to be a typical Trotskyite-commie sheet. It used every trick that these unscrupulous would-be "revolutionaries" had ever used before—outright lies and distor­ tions, half-truths, innuendoes, character assassin­ ation—in an effort to blast the Union and the elected officials. It was "The Defender"—of which four issues have so far appeared — that turned the tide against the Mahoney-Trotskyite disrupters. In­ stead of pleading Mahoney's case, and trying to show that he was "illegally" expelled, the sheet was devoted to al all-out battle against the SUP. In its pages, the Union and its elected officials were accused of every crime in the books. With each issue, the support that Mahoney and the Trotskyites had gotten from an uninformed membership—men who had just gotten off ships and had only heard the Mahoney-Trotskyite dis­ tortions—began to dwindle, as the members were able to see the job that these characters were out to do. Attendance at the Seattle rump meetings be­ gan to fall off. For example, there were about 250 in attendance on the meeting of August 8, and on^y 70 at the August 16 meeting, although later meetings did pick up somewhat^ But when they did it was not to the benefit of the disruptors, as more and more, the membership was THE SEAFARERS LOG learning the score and becoming resentful of the Trotskyite tactics against the Sailors Union. More and more of the membership was turn­ ing against them and at the October 17 meeting in Seattle, Frank Lovell, the Trotskyite water­ front section "leader" and the brains of the antiSUP campaign, was defeated for election for chairman by a rank and file SUP member. This is the first time that this had happened since Mahoney, Lovell, and the Trotskyites had come out into the open. Buf to return: the "emergency committee," having issued a dual, slanderous anti-union pa­ per, then took the next logical step in its antiSUP campaign. At their August 22 rump meet­ ing, they decided to sue the Union, and hired a Seattle legal beagle to sue the SUP on two counts: 1) To force the SUP to reinstate Ma­ honey; 2) to force SUP to pay Mahoney $450 per month from time he was expelled. In the meantime, the Trotskyites were begin­ ning to tip off more of their hand. They opened one of their hole cards, when Lovell began tell­ ing the members that it might be necessary for the "Emergency Committee" to affiliate the Seattle Branch of the SUP with Bridges' Long­ shoremen, the Marine Cooks and Stewards or the Marine Firemen and form an Alaska Sailors Union. (Interestingly enough, the MFOW, at their August 25 meeting voted to form a threedepfirtment organization.) The Trotskyite strategy was becoming clear: to split away what they could from the SUP and start an organization which they could dom­ inate. But at the same time, they were alienat­ ing those uninformed, members who because of the one-sided story they got, honestly thought that Mahoney may have been unjustly treated and that he was a bona fide "labor martyr." At this point things began to move more quick­ ly. Although the Emergency Committee still continued to publish their scabby sheet, "The Defender," they could see the handwriting on the wall. Mahoney, whose record stamps him as a guy who is strictly out for power, saw himself being outmanuevered by the Trotskyites, who controlled a majority of the Emergency Com­ mittee. Seeing himself being used as a pawn, and his support dwindling, Mahoney sued for peace and petitioned Headquarters for a new trial, of­ fering to come to Headquarters for that purpose —which he refused to do at the time he was first charged. His letter was read to the September 12 Head­ quarters meeting and rejected by a vote of 580 to 3. The following week, the other Branches al­ so rejected the appeal by the following votes: New York: 143 to none in favor. Wilmington: 132 to 2. Portland: 98 to 11. The total votes, in Headquarters and Branches, showed that 953 were against giving Mahoney a new trial, while only 16 were in favor. This should give a definite picture of what the SUP membership, who were freely*" propa­ gandized by Mahoney and the Trotskyites, think of the letter's disruption and splitting tactics. As matters stand now, the swing in Seattle is more and more against the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang. The membership, having had a chance to see how those birds operate, and for what pur­ pose, and coming in possession of the true facts, have rallied to back the SUP against the dis­ ruption of these political hacks an dtheir stooges. At this writing, the suit against the SUP has not been dropped, and the Emergency Committee is still putting out their scab sheet, "The De­ fender." On the other side, the SUP has pushed its fight against the political hacks who are trying to take over . the SUP a-la-commie-Trotskyite style. The Headquarters meeting of September 26 took two steps against them. One instructed the Secretary of the Sailors Union to prefer charges against the Emergency Committee and the publishers of "The Defender" unless they ceased their anti-Unidri activity. The other classed the Socialist Workers Party Friday, November 4. 1949 (the Trotskyites) with the communist party as dual-and hostile to the Sailors Union, and de­ clared that charges would be placed against members of these "degenerated political arms of the Soviet Union" if they continue their dis­ ruption. Both of these were concurred in b^ the membership in the ports of New York, Wilming­ ton, and Portland. Under these resolutions, the leading Trotsky­ ites and disrupters have been brought up on charges for 1) violation of the Obligation; 2) not being true and loyal to the Union, and following the rules adopted by the member­ ship; 3) refusing to abide by Section 1 of Article 17 of the Constitution, which states: "All Branches shall be under the immediate jur­ isdiction of Headquarters, and no rule adopted or any action taken by any Branch shall be con­ sidered valid or binding upon the membership or upon'the Unioiji until endorsed by the meet­ ing at Headquarters." The Trotskyites and disrupters on charges are: Sam Bayspoole, Aubrey H. F«irchild, Richard Christian, Eugene Paff, and Frank Lovell. (Editor's Note: As the LOG goes to press, we are informed that the trial committee found sup /y\EMe£fiSH(P these disrupters guilty, and that their report was concurred in by the Headquarters meeting of October 31.) This is a brief history of the beef up to now. All indications are that the SUP membership will get rid of these cancerous characters and will be stronger than ever for doing so. Meanwhile, let us see just who and what these characters are. What has Mahoney's record in the SUP been up to now? Just who and what are the Trotskyites, and what is.their role in the trade union movement? Let us lift the rock under which they have been hiding. It will be very revealing. Mahoney's Record Of Disruption In SUP John Mahoney's record in the Sailors Union is a long and dishonorable one. The minutes of the Seattle Branch overflow with instances of disruption, disobedience of membership de­ cisions, wilful sabotage of the SUP, and a dis­ graceful exhibition of office-grabbing after hav­ ing been defeated by a referendum vote of all Branches. Let's go through the record, and see what have been Mahoney's past actions in the Sailors Union: Mahoney ran for Patrolman in 1946 and was defeated by the membership in coastwise secret referendum ballot. When results were announ­ ced, Mahoney and his Seattle cohorts rigged a job for him as "special" Patrolman in Seattle, which he took over on March 4, 1946, despite the membership's disapproval. ^ Shortly after the disruptive group put Ma­ honey in as Patrolman, an independent deal was, rigged in the Port of Seattle to tie up all Alaska Steamship Co. vessels. This irresponsible stunt jeopardized the Union and the security of the membership by laying them open to lawsuits by the company. The Seattle disrupters refused to follow out the Constitution or to consider the membership's welfare, and disregarded Headquarter's order to settle the beef through regular channels provided for by the agreement. When Headquarters dispatched the Assistant SecretaryTreasurer to the Seattle Branch, he was met by process servers. �"V" Friday, November 4, 1949 On May 20, 1946, Mahoney and the Seattle Trotskyites, in a grandstand maneuver went on record to demand overtime for all work done by coolies in the Orient and to insert a rider in the Articles to that effect—which was already established SUP policy. It was also a Union rule that no member had a right to hire a coolie to do his work in the Orient. Despite his "militant" pose, Mahoney ignored the membership mandate while aboard an American Mail Lines ship this year, by taking up collections from the crew to pay coolies for doing sailors' work while in the Orient. In December, 1946, in the midst of the SUP elections, Mahoney's clique attempted to rig a deal on the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer by proposing a phony resolution demanding his re- < call. The SUP membership overwhelmingly de­ feated the resolution. In 1947 Mahoney again ran for Patrolman. Again he was defeated. Brother Laslo was elect­ ed off the Deck as Patrolman for Seattle and Headquarters ratified his election. After the 1948 election, the Mahoney clique rigged a deal on Laslo and substituted Mahoney for Laslo, in spite of the fact that Laslo was liked by the membership and was doing a good job. Headquarters and the various Branches re­ fused to concur in making Mahoney a Patrol­ man. But again the Mahoney-Trotskyite machine ignored the majority rule and the provisions of the SUP Constitution. April 12, 1948, the Union's Steamschooner Ne­ gotiating Committee reviewed the question of wages, and recommended that the membership vote on the steamschooner agreement. All the Branches voted on the agreement, with the ex­ ception of the Mahoney machine-controlled port of Seattle. Mahoney and his clique forced through a motion that the Seattle Branch abstain from voting and that the ballots which had been cast in the meeting be destroyed. Thus the Seattle membership was denied its right to vote THE SEAFARERS LOG on proposals affecting their livelihood in direct violation of the Constitution. The SUP instructed Seattle to allow the mem­ bership there to vote, but this order was ignored. In the April 26 meeting, Mahoney packed the minutes with lies and distortions on negotiations. Headquarters then went on record to notify Ma­ honey to appear before the Investigating Com­ mittee to explain his actions. Mahoney ignored j;he Committee's notification and refused to appear. On Sept. 27, Mahoney went to bat for an ex­ pelled SUP member who was suing the Union. The expelled member, Ben Weinberg, had been found guilty of working with enemies of the SUP. Mahoney and his group moved to non­ concur with the Trial Committee's report. On Sept. 29, at a Seattle special meeting, and on Oct. 4, at a regular meeting, Mahoney and his Trotskyite disrupters—the same group that is now actively fighting the SUP membership— went on record to non-concur with the member­ ship's decision to man the vessels of the Union Oil Company. Refusing to accept the majority ruling, the Mahoney clique refused to handle the company's ships when they arrived in the Port of Seattle. (The SUP had gone on record in 1935, after losing the tanker strike, to consider the tanker companies—including the Union Oil Company— as unfair to the membership of the SUP until such time as they were brought'under contract.) On Dec. 13, Mahoney made a motion to non­ concur with the issuing of probationary books to permitmen who had served as volunteer organ­ izers on the Union Oil Company's ships. On Dec. 6, Mahoney and his Seattle clique sought to split the Union by taking still another unprecedented step that was absolutely con­ trary to membership policy. They attempted to segregate members of the Black Gang and Stew­ ards Department, in a ruling that these men sit in separate, specially designated places at the Seattle meetings. The pattern of disruption and the campaign to wreck the security of SUP membership fol­ lowed by Mahoney and his group was also evi­ dent in the Rolando beef—a beef of vital concern and major importance to the SUP membership. Here again, Mahoney and his men ranged them­ selves on the side of the Union's outspoken en­ emies and against the membership of the SUP. In addition, Mahoney (aided by the Trotsky- Page Nine ites) gave aid to the "home port" boys, who's slogan is "Seattle ships for Seattle boys." They acted as though Seattle was an autonomous ^ Branch, instead of being part of the Sailors Union. Indeed, the only time they seemed to consider themselves part of the SUP was when they needed help. The rest of the time the Seattle clique would non-concur with the other Branches and refuse to follow Union policy. Other Unions have had cases of "home ports" and all have discovered that it cannot work. But Mahoney and the Trotskyites—those "lead­ ers of the revolution"—continue to support this policy. This, then, is John Mahoney as far as the SUP is concerned. One thing the record makes clear: That far from being a "martyr" persecuted be­ cause he believes in trade union democracy, as the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang claims, Mahoney has a long record of going against the -decisions of the membership; that, if anything the officials of the Sailors Union have stretched the con­ cepts of Union Democracy to the fullest possible extent, since charges could have been placed against him for any number of previous uncon­ stitutional acts. Indeed, because they didn't, a disservice was done the SUP, as the present dis­ ruptive acts of the Mahoney-Trotskyite gang proves. Once and for all his ov/n record smashes Mahoney's claim that he is a "militant" sailor who is being jobbed by the "reactionary leader­ ship of the Sailors Union." Instead, Mahoney emerges for what he is: A power-hungry guy who has consistently gone against the membership's decisions; who has placed the SUP in dangerous positions; who has helped dual and hostile organizations attempting to smash the SUP; and who has sabotaged the Sailors Union at all turns. This is the record of the man who will bring "democracy" to the Sailors Union—the TrotskyStalin style. Judge for yourself. Trotskyism: Enemy Of Democratic Unions What are the Trotskyites? What do they stand for? What are they trying to do in the labor movement? Many of us have at one time or an­ other come across some of these characters, and have heard them spout the "party-line" like an evangelist giving out free passports to heaven. You may have read some of their literature, promising you the "better life" if you follow their leadership. You may even have met some on the picketline, because Trotskyites make it a point to be very active in whatever Union they happen to be in-^as a matter of fact, the party forces them to get jobs in basic industries, to join and be ac­ tive in the unions—they do this so that they can "stand out" before the membership and, if at all possible, be elected to positions of authority. In view of the SUP Seattle beef it would be very interesting to examine these Trotskyites a little more closely to see just what they are, and if their union-busting role in Seattle is the ex­ ception to their general trade union policies. Let's take a look at the record—at their record, as they themselves wrote it. First of all, the, Trotskyites are a splinter group of the communist party, formed 'in 1928 when Leon Trotsky and his followers were kick­ ed out of the communist international by Joe Stalin. Their position then, as it is now, was that Rus­ sia is a "workers' state" and must be defended at all costs. Their beef against Russia is not that it is run by the commies—but rather that it is not run by the right commies. They believe that if the present "degenerate bureaucrats" were thrown out and replaced by Trotskyite commies then everything would be okay. For the first five years of their organization, they were content to snipe at the commies, and they even called themselves "a faction" of the communist party and of the communist interna­ tional. They used all the tactics they had learned when they were Stalin's buddies to lop off a member here and there from the commies. They made no attempts to get other rq^ruits, because the "masses" (meaning the average working stiff) were "undeveloped, unorganized and un­ educated" while the commies were the "van­ guard" or so-called "leaders" of the working class. "Then in the early part of 1933," writes James Cannon, the Trotskyite fuehrer in America (His­ tory of American Trotskyism, page 104), "we began to intervene more actively in the general labor movement . . . We did not engage in ac­ tivity merely for the sake of activity ... We were prepared to enter the mass movement with a clearly defined program and with methods calculated to bring the maximum results to the revolutionary movement ..." The "revolutionary movement," of course, was the Socialist Workers Party, the Trotskyite or­ ganization. So from the very beginning, when they decided to enter into "mass" work, their purpose was clear—to work in the trade unions as a political organization, for their own inter­ ests. There is no point in going any further in the history of the Trotskyite party. It is enough to show that they were conceived in the commun­ ist party, were raised on the same disruptioni^ tactics and, like the cotnmies, were determined to try to capture the trade union movement for their own political benefits. What we want to show, through their own official records and words, is what the Trotsky­ ites are, what they are trying to do, and expose them for the menace they are to the free, demo­ cratic trade unions. First, just what kind of organization is the Socialist Workers Party, the Trotskyites? The following quotations from resolutions passed by the party's convention on April 8, 1940, make this very clear. "The Socialist Workers Party is a revolution­ ary Marxian party, based on a definite program, whose aim is the organization of the working class in the struggle for power and the trans­ formation of the existing social order. All of its activities, its methods and its internal regime �Page Tea THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 4, 1949 are subordinated to this aim and are designed to serve it." » * » "The struggle for power organized and led by the revolutionary party (that is, the Trotskyites: Ed.) is the most ruthless and irreconcilable in all history. A loosely-knit . . . undisciplined, un• trained organization is utterly uncapable of ac, complishing such world-historical tasks as the r proletariat and the revolutionary party are con{.fronted with in the present era . . . From this ; follows the party's unconditional demand upon J all its members for complete discipline in all public activities and actions pf the organization." XT. • • • , . ji "Party membership implies the obligation of . pne hundred percent loyalty to the organization, .;.the rejection of all agents of other hostile groups ,4n its ranks, and intolerance of divided loyalties in general. Membership in the party necessitates ijja minimum of activity in the organization, as established by the proper unit, and under the jdirection of the party; it necessitates the fulfillyment of all the tasks which the party assigns to ;;each member. Party membership implies the obligation upon every member to contribute xpaaterially to the support of the organization in proletarian milieu (that. Brothers, means 'me­ dium or environment:' Ed.) and to attract to the ^.accordance with his means." party worker militants shall be transfered from * • * party membership to the ranks of sympathizers. "The decisions of the national party conven}:tion are binding on all party members without Special organizations of sympathizers may be . exception and they conclude the discussion of all formed for this* purpose." (Special emphasis of ^.these disputed questions upon which a decision this paragraph was given it by the Trotskyites.) These paragraphs make it clear that the Trot­ (has been taken. Any pafty member violating s the decisions of the convention, or attempting to skyites, no matter what they say about the dic­ jjevive discussion in regard to them without tatorship of Stalin over the communist parties .formal authwization of the party, puts himself all over the world, are themselves organized in (thereby in opposition to the party and forfeits the same way, and exercise the same iron-hand control over the membership as the Stalinist his right to membership." commies do. ^ In other words, when a man joins the Trotsky­ They also make it very clear that their first ites, he has signed himself over completely to target is the free, democratic trade unions of this the party. He must do those things that the party tells him to do. He cannot question any country to take control of them for the Trotsky­ policy of the party unless the party gives him ites' political advantage. But perhaps more proof is needed. Have a permission, and there's no chance of that. In look at something that Leon Trotsky himself addition he must give "materially" to the party wrote about their attitude toward trade unions. ^and that means heavy financial support. In a pamphlet called "Their Morals And Ours," Does that give you an idea? Well, here are I more quotes from the 1940 Trotskyite convention: on pages 32-33, Trotsky has this to say: "In 1935, through a letter to my Belgian . "The Bolshevik party of Lenin is the only friends, I developed the conception that the at­ party in history which successfully conquered tempt of a young revolutionary party to or­ I and held state power. The Socialist Workers i Party, as a combat organization, which aims at ganize "its own' trade unions is equivalent to achieving power in this country, models its or­ suicide. It is necessary to find the workers where ganization forms and methods after those of the they are. But this means paying dues in order Russian Bolshevik party, adapting them, natur­ to sustain an opportunist apparatus? 'Of coursei' ally, to the experience of recent years and to I replied, 'for the right to imdermine the re­ formists it is necessary temporarily to pay them .concrete American conditions." a contribution.' But the reformists will not per­ mit us to undermine them? 'True,' I answered. "To transform the SWF into a proletarian party of action, particularly in the present pe­ riod of reaction, it is not enough to continue iPropagandistic activities in the hope that by an automatic process workers will flock to the ban­ ners of the party. It is necessary, on the con­ trary, to make a concerted, determined and sys­ tematic effort, consciously directed by the lead­ ing committees of the party, to penetrate the workers' movement, establish the roots of the ^arty in the trade unions, the mass labor organi"undermining demands conspirative measures. isations and in the workers' neighborhoods and Reformists are the political police of the bour­ '.tecruit worker militants into the ranks of the geoisie within the working class. We must act party. without their |(ermission, and against their inter­ , "To proletarianze the party, the following steps diction ..." * are imperative: That's pretty cle^, isn't it? Comrade Trotsky "1. The entire party membership must be di­ doesn't mince any words, or hide behind the rected towards rooting, itself in the factories, fancy double-talk phrases that'those long haired inills, etc., and towards integrating itself in the boys like to use. They're out to "undermine the unions and workers' mass organization^ reformists" (a "reformist" is any trade union "2. Those members of the party who are not official or rank and file leader who isn't a Trot­ workers shall be assigned to work in labor or­ skyite; unless he's a commie, and then he's a ganizations, in workers' neighborhoods and with "Stalinist betrayer"), and "undermining demands the worker-fractions of the party—to assist them conspirative measures," because the damned re­ and leam from them. AU unemployed members formists won't permit themselves to be xmdermust belong to and be active in organizations of mined. the unemployed. In the face of this statement, it's impossible to Y "Those party members who find it impossible put any sort of belief in any Trotskyite state­ after a reasonable period of time to work in a ments when they talk of fighting for democ­ racy in trade unions, when they talk of fighting for the protection and advancement of the workingman. By their own words (which the ordinary working stiff seldom sees, because they are generally written for the long hairs and are full of specialized "Marxist" phrases) their aim is to capture control of the labor movement for poli­ tical purposes, and by using every conniving trick in the books. In the book mentioned above, on page 30, Trotsky, with an approving comment, quotes Lenin, the founding father of both communism and Trotskyism, as saying: "It is necessary to be able ... to resort to all sorts of devices, maneuvers, and illegal methods, to evasion and subterfuge, in order to penetrate into the trade unions', to remain, in them, and to carry on communist work in them at all costs." In carrying out their "conspirative measures" and "maneuvers and illegal methods," they draw no line. They would just as soon as not destroy a union, if they cannot capture it. (The record of the communist party in this is much hiore evident, but that is only because the Trotskyites are a younger, weaker organization. Give them time, Brother.) What they are doing now in Seattle—working with dual unions, and an expelled member and the Seattle police force, in an effort to weaken and split the SUP—is living proof of this. The Trotskyites' union record is studded with instances where they worked hand in hand with the commies (whom they call "betrayers of the working class"X with fascist elements and rack­ eteers, in order to defeat the "reformist" union leadership. In recent years they banded with those groupings in the United Automobile Work­ ers, International Ladies Garment Workers Union, The United Steel Workers, and many others. Most recently, at the convention of the National Maritime Union, they even lined up with the Stalinist commies to try to take a piece of that union for themselves. Their present role in the NMU is interesting in view of their history in maritime. Originally, on orders from the party, the Trotskyites flocked into the Sailors Union, on the theory that it offered, as a union with no established "bureau­ cracy," an excellent opportunity for these hot­ shot "militants" to take over. Then, when the A&G District was chartered by the Seafarers International Union, a group of them were or­ dered by the party to transfer to the East and Gulf Coasts. There for some years, they di^ their best, using their grandest "conspirative measures" to gain control. They used individual against in­ dividual, group against group, port against port,, in their attempt to capture the A&G District for the "revolution." They did not hesitate to spread lies and slanders against anyone who fought �Friday. Noyember 4. 1949 them and their political propaganda in the union. Perhaps one example will illustrate the depths to which these disrupters will sink in order to carry out the Trotskyite party line. During the 1946 General Strike, when the SIU tied up the waterfront of the entire nation to keep the freely negotiated wage increases that the Washington bureaucrats tried to take away, a few Trotskyites were on the Headquarters Strike Committee, True to the Trotskyite line as published in their scandal sheet, the/'Militant," they proposed fhat the NMU, then controlled by the commies, be invited to a joint strike committee. This the strike committee voted down. Imme­ diately the Trotskyites began a vicious campaign of character assassination and deliberate lies against one of the officials who had been partic­ ularly active in opposing their "united front" proposition. In gin mills and even on picket lines Trotsky Hacks spread the word that this official was an oldtirne anti-labor goon; that he had been one of the ringleaders when the Ku Klux Klan fatally flogged Joseph Shoemaker, a labor or­ ganizer, in Tampa in 1935. That this scabby lie did not go over was not the Trotskyites* fault. Certainly they did their best, during an extremely dangerous time for the Union—when it was important that the Union be united in action and high in morale— to disrupt the strike apparatus by casting re­ flections on the pro-unionism of a leading figure in the strike in precisely the same manner as they had done in other strikes in other fields. This finky tactic did more than fail—it back­ fired against the Trotskyite plotters. An alert membership began to see them for what they were: a conspirative group which put their Trot­ skyite party far above the interests of the Union; a group that was out, not to win higher wages and better conditions for the membership, but to make the SIU a jiawn in their plot to estab­ lish their "bolshevik" dictatorship over the peo­ ple and maritime workers of the United States. From that time on, whatever small influence they had got as "militants" in the organization began to fall. They were through in the A&G District, and. they knew it. Then when Joe Curran began to turn against his former commie buddies in the NMU, Myers, Smith, et al., and asked for help, they flocked to the NMU. Among the well-known Trotskyites who went to the NMU were such party hotshots as Ray Sparrow, Harry Becker (now an NMU Patrolman, he left the SIU sometime before the other Trotskyites,) Sam Shatovnick and Tom Kerry. Why Curran, after his long experience with the Stalinist commies, should have welcomed these Trotskyite commies is something that only he can explain, and he hasn't found a good answer yet. But Curran soon found out. No sooner had the Trotskyites gotten into the NMU .to "help" throw the commies out of office and weaken the com­ mie group in the NMU, than they (the Trotsky­ ites) joined up with the commies and a few would-be "labor leaders" to throw Curran out of the NMU. Why? Well, key NMU officials would not let themselves be" controlled by the Trotskyites. They wanted -to do all the controlling them­ selves. But why did the Trotskyites line up with the commies and the strictly-for-pie guys? Well, the commies were weakened and could not cap­ ture the entre organization. If Curran's machine could be defeated, then some of the power would fall into the Trotskyites' hands. A few weeks after the convention, Charlie Keith, an expelled commie, appeared at the Bal­ timore NMU meeting with two commies and two Trotskyites. These four phonies worked to­ gether as a bloc to try to defeat the convention decisions. On the face of it, this is a queer coalition. But it is not queer, once you realize that both the commies and Trotskyites hold m common one basic belief-"we will work with anyone on any issue, as long as we stand to gain, no matter what happens to the union." THE SEAFARERS LOG No matter that the commies "betrayers of the working class" would also get some power. What mattered was that ihey, the Trotskyites, would have some power, and could try from there on to work to consolidate control. To hell with the union, or the welfare of the member­ ship! Political control of the union was more important!' In "The History of American Trotskyism," James Cannon tells (without apologies—on the contrary, with pride) of the time the Trotskyites sold a strike down the river and smashed a union, all in the name of "party discipline," and to save the party's face. But let Cannon tell the story (pages 126-134): "At the turn of the eventful year of 1933, an organizational movement began among the hardpressed hotel workers in New York City, who had been without union protection for years . . . This revived organization movement offered us (the Trotskyites) our first big chance in the mass movement since 1928. We had an opportunity to penetrate this movement from the beginning, to shape its development, and eventually to have the leadership of a general strike of hotel work­ ers in New York. The affair ended in a disgrace­ ful debacle through the incompetence and treach­ ery of" some individual members of our move­ ment who were placed in key positions . . . "... By chance, a few members of our party belonged to this independent union which be­ came the medium for the organization campaign. As the hotel workers began to turn toward unionism in a big way, this handful of Trotskyists found themselves in the midst of a swirling mass movement. We had a comrade, an old-time militant in the trade, and after years of isolation he suddenly found himself an influential figure. Then we had in the party at that time a man named B. J. Field, an intellectual. He had never been engaged in trade union work before. But he was a man of many intellectual accomplish­ ments, and in our general push toward mass work, in our drive for contact with the mass movement. Field was assigned to go into the hotel situation to help our faction and to give the union the benefit of his knowledge as a statistician, an economist and a linguist. "It happened that the most strategically im­ portant sector in the hotel situation was a group of French chefs . . •. (who) played a predominant role. Many of these French chefs could not speak' or discuss things in English. Our intellectual could talk French with them till the cows came home. This gave him extraordinary importance in their eyes. The old secretary was leaving of­ fice, and . . . the French chefs insisted that Field should be secretary of this promising union, and he was duly elected ..." Cannon goes on to relate how the Trotskyites went all out for the strike. They "poured every­ thing we had into the task to make it successful. The whole New York organization was mobilized ..." The strike had a promising beginning, but then began to encounter some difficulties. The Trotskyites tried to advise Field how to deal with the government agencies. But Field had ideas of his own. "He disregard­ ed the fraction (caucus: Ed.) of his own party in the union—which is always the sign of a manwho has lost his head . . . Field began to dis­ regard the militants of his own party fraction who were right there by his side and should have been the machine through which he car­ ried out everything. Not only that. He began to disregard the National Committee . . . "Each day that went by, our heedless intellect­ ual pulled farther away from us . . . We begged him to consult us, to come and talk to the Na­ tional Committee about the policy of the strike Page Eleven which was beginning to sag because it was. being directed wrongly . . . "Eventually the hotel strike bogged down . . . Meanwhile our enemies were waiting to say: 'We * told you so. The Trotskyists are nothing but sectarian hair splitters. They can't do mass work. They can't lead strikes.' It was a heavy blow to us. We had the name of, leading the strike but not the influence to shape its policy, thanks to the treachery of Field. We were in danger of having our movement compromised. If we should condone what was being done by Field and his group we could only spread demoralization in our own ranks ... "We had before us a fundamental problem which is decisive for every revolutionary poli­ tical party: Shall trade union functionaries de­ termine the party line and lay down the law to the party, or shall the party determine the line and lay down the law to the trade union func­ tionaries? The problem was posed point-blank in the midst of this strike. We did not evade the issue. The decisive action which we took at that time colored all the future developments of our party in the trade union field and did a great deal to shape the character of our party. / "We put Mr. Field on trial in the middle of the strike. Big as he was, we brought charges against him for violating party policy and parly discipline ... "We proceeded resolutely to expel Field and all those who solidarized with him in that situa­ tion. We threw them out of our organization in the midst of the strike." (Emphasis ours: Ed.) There is the whole sordid story. Because they had lost political control of a union, they sold 10,000 strikers down the river. Because they no longer could direct the course of the strike, they pulled out their support (whatever that was— but every man counts in a strike situation) so that the Trotskyites would not be "compromised'* if the strike was to be lost. Yet this is not an isolated incident. Their finky action in the hotel strike follows very definitely from their program, from their concept of trade unionism. The Trotskyites believe, as they have made very clear, that a union cannot exist mere­ ly for the improvement of working conditions and the raising of wages. In that case it would be "reformist." It must be under the control and direction of a "revolutionary" party (the Trot­ skyites, of course), and the union's program and actions must be subordinated to the political program of the Trotskyites. If it is politically important for the Trotsky­ ites to call a strike—say, for example, in a de­ fense plant during wartime, in order to weaken or overthrow the "ruling class"—they will not hesitate to do so, even thought the workers and the country stand only to lose. The unions are important only insofar as they can be used to carry out the overall strategy of the Trotsky­ ites. Nothing else matters. If necessary, they will not hesitate to smash a union, if by doing so they stand a chance to pick up the pieces. Lack of space is the only thing that keeps this article from being three or four times as long. The Trotskyite record, like that of the commies, is a stench in the nostrils of the labor movement. But even this brief article is enough to hang these political finks by their own record. There is no place in the labor movement for characters who place the interests of a poli­ tical party over and above that of their trade union which puts the bread into their mouths and gives them job security. The Trotskyites have gotten no place in the A&G District—the membership never went for their line of hokum. And as far as the SUP is concerned, the few Trotskyites there have dug their grave themselves—as they had to, inevit­ ably. They are on their way out of the "reform­ ist" labor movement, along with their co-con­ spirators, the commies, so the chances are that you won't come across very many of them. But, if you should by chance, let them know very definitely that you don't go for their kind of disruptionist bull. �THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve LOG Friday, Koi^ber 4, 194d NEWS Seatrain NJ Crew Sponsors Frolic In Louisiana Port SEAFARERS PULL TOGETHER Down in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, the word Seafarer packs a lot of good will among the local folks. And you can thank the men aboard the Seatrain ships, especially those on the Seatrain New* Jersey, for creating a con­ siderable measure of this good will. The deaths of two Sea­ farers, Charles A. Miller and Lester K. Hodges, were" re­ ported to the LOG this week. Brotherly Spirit Works Overtime On a recent. stopover at Belle Chasse, where Seatrain ships tie-up and which is sort of a hop, On Steel Worker skip and a jump from New Or­ leans, the crew of the railroad car carrier New Jersey played host to the community for an evening's fun and frolic. Scene of the gambol was Belle Chasse's Spotlight Tavern where the boys set up a full three hours of motion picture entertainment, amateur vaude­ ville and dancing. The carnival atmosphere was enhanced by the customary popcorn, potato chips and cokes, also supplied by the boys from the New Jersey. The number one spot of the film presentations, went to the SIU's documentary of the famed Wall Street beef, "The Battle of Wall Street," which created a considerable stir among the Belle Chasse audience. Seafarer Rob­ ert Lester, motion picture hobby­ ist on the New Jersey, furnished the sound projector and screen. Brother Lester also brought along a dozen musical and short features, which he ran off after the "Battle," including "Show­ boat," featuring the Andrews Sisters and "New England Holi­ day." For the rest of the evening Bill Grey was at the helm as master of ceremonies. When the session ended, the New Jersey's Delegates reported that there were no beefs, either from the" good people of Belle Chasse, or the sound Union crew of the New Jersey. In fact, they said everyone was downright happy about the whole thing and was looking forward to a repeat performance. - The boys aboard the SS Steel Worker, Isthmian, keep the old Union spirit working overtime. Not long ago the Steel Worker Seafarers bought a nevv wash­ ing machine and up c.nme the question: "What to do with the old one?" In typical Union style, the crev^ decided at the Sept. 25 shipboard meeting to turn it over to another SIU ship. Indirectly, the purchase of a new washing machine also had recreational benefits for the Steel Worker crew. The $13 that was left over from the original col­ lection is to be used in getting additional athletic equipment ^r the crew, it was decided at the shipboard session. The Steel Rover attempts to refloat the Beaver Victory (rear). Despite two days of tugging and straining, the Steel Rover was unable to budge the ground­ ed Beaver Victory more than a half-degree from the shore of the East African coast and the Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany dispatched three tugs from India to refloat the helpless ves­ sel. They failed too, and the ship is being unloaded at the spot. Russell Lund, Utility, on the Steel Rover, reported that his ship passed the Beaver Victory while proceeding from the Ara­ bian Sea to the Red Sea on Sept. 9. The attempts at refloat­ ing the Beaver Vic were made several times at high tide, with steam up high. Voice Of The ,Sea' By "SALTY DICK" Although practically every Seafarer who has been elected to a Port Agent's job has served as a Patrolman, it might be a good idea to add the following to the requirements for the im­ portant Agent's posts: That all candidates have at least one year's experience before being eligible for the higher job. Mfchael Kolonik has a problem concerning love. He" plans on saving some money and then asking the girl to become his one and only... The recent ac- HITTING THE ROAD IN HONG KONG Brothers Miller, Hodges Die In US Hospitals Brother Miller died on Sept. 23 at the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, Calif., after being removed from the Isthmian ship SS Meredith Victory, on which he had been employed as Sec­ ond Cook and Baker. Burial services, arranged and paid for by the Union, were held at Westminster Memorial Park in Long Beach. Meredith Victory crewmembers H. Lanier, R. D. Ewing, M. Pasquale, J. Paerels, N. W. Kirk and R. J. Cella serv­ ed as pallbearers. Flowers were sent by crews of the Santa Clara Victory and the Pennmar. Brother Miller, who resided in Providence, R. I., was born in New York Nov. 20, 1912. He joined the SIU" in New York May 25, 1943 and held Book No. 25904. Besides his mother, Mrs. Mary J. .MiUer, of 254 Lenox Ave., Providence, R. I., he is survived by a sister. HODGES DIED IN BALTIMORE Brother Hodges died sudden­ ly in the Baltimore Marine Hos­ pital on Aug. 2. He had been an SIU member since May 18, 1944, when he received Book No. 33962 in New Orleans. The body was brought for burial to Lake Luzerne, N. Y., where Hodges lived with his family. An Oiler, Brother Hodges made his last trip on the SS Southwind. He was born in Sara­ toga Springs, N. Y., July 19, 1893. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Josephine Gilroy, of Lake Luz­ erne; two sons, Lester K. of Milwaukee and Edward A. of the U. S. Army; five brothers and five sisters. Brother Hodges was also in good standing and the Union paid burial benefit. tion of the Alcoa Ranger crew Annual SIU elections are com­ willing the shipboard washing ing up soon. A good Union man machine to the nearest Union will always have "Voted" stampHall in the event the ship is ' ed in his membership book — ever laid-up or transferred to unless, of course, he was at sea another flag sounds like- smart during balloting. thinking. Maybe other crews will Sorry to hear 4hat "Red" Honfollow suit. neycutt is in the New Orleans Ivan Duming of the SS Ca­ Marine Hospital. Maybe some of valier is waiting on tables . . . you guys can find time to drop Some men say that our publica­ him a line. It'll make Red aw­ tion, the SEAFARERS LOG, fully happy . . . Some time ago should be financed by an annual Bob Creel said he was figuring assessment. Others prefer the on staying'ashore for awhile. But present voluntary method of do­ Bob's apparently like all seamen nations. What do you think? ... and can't get the salt water out Some of the boys who have been of his mind. He's back at the calling at Trujillo City are buy­ Union Hall in New Orleans wait­ ing beautiful salad bowls for ing for a ship. But then, who their wives. takes an oldtimer seriously when Jack Nagler would rather he says "no more sea for me." look at a race horse than a beautiful woman. Don't ask me why. I can't see it myself... Fred -Barthes may have to leave his ship soon because of a broken finger . . . Jack DoThe experience Henry C. Sanabria got while shining len is heading for the Staten Island Marine Hospital for a brass-as a Deck Gang man aboard SIU ships ought to spell. But he plans to head for prove mighty valuable to him one of these days. The one­ old New Orleans as soon as time Seafarer is now attend-* ' rz: he recovers. iHg the United States Naval Sa-abna began saUmg as an SIU permit man. He remained in the Regardless of when you run Academy at Annapolis, Md., Union until late in 1948, when into John Ulas, he's dressed to and who can say that Hank he rejoined the Navy in Balti­ kill. Right now, John is- waiting for a job as Bosun—prefers a won't .some day make his more. He took the Naval Academy long trip ,.. Irving Blumenberg star as a ranking Navy examinations for enlisted rrien is reading the New York Times brasshat. in April 1949 and shortly after while he nurses a charley horse. Sanabria entered the Academy was informed that he had made He got it roUer skating . . . this month as a plebe—the Navy the grade. Tommy Horan just left the East Among the SIU ships Sanabria Coast. About 30 years ago, he term for a first-year man—after a stint as a seaman at the Naval sailed were the SS Mooring danced in all the night clubs Station, Bainbridge, Md., accord­ Hitch, Alcoa; SS Steel Designer, of Europe, but always managed ing to Anthony Stanton, FOW. Isthmian; SS Overling Victory, to be aboard ship and working and the tanker Nathaniel Pal­ Discharged from the Navy in the next morning. He recently mer, Palmer Shipping Company. 1947 after a four-year hitch. celebrated his 58th birthday. -Brass-Polishing May Help Seafarer Now Academy Man Michael Kolonik believes in riding in style when he sets out to see the sights of the town. This photo was taken vhoi he was working as Chief Electrician aboard the SS Steel Executive. �Friday, November 4, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirieen Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings INES, Aug. 27—G. Quinones, ALLEGHENY VICTORY, Sept. Chairman; F. Loriz, Secretary. 17—F. Beers, Chairman; E. Au Few hours disputed overtime in busson. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ Deck Gang, dispute over ^ two gate reminded delegates that all dollars in lieu of linen in Black contested overtime should be Gang and no. beefs in Stewards. turned in to him before ship's J. Soto elected Ship's Delegate. arrive in Los Angeles at which Deck beef on equalization of time he will send copies prop­ overtime was squared away in erly written up by Captain to typical SIU style after a dis­ headquarters. Under Education cussion of matter. Steward said crew discussed topics from Un­ he will issue linen to men in ion's Bulletin, including Pana­ amount turned in. Recommended ma boycott question, sending, of that the cold water shower be arms aid in US ships, and Un­ checked. ion's fight to protect indemnity rights of injured seamen. ^ % TRINITY, Sept. 9—J. Bolz. ter to Ore SS Co., re: food sit­ 4. 4, 4. Chairman; J. P. Mason, Secre­ uation. Same to be referred to JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY, tary. No beefs in any of the de­ Patrolman. No major beefs. Sept. 4—R. Sweeney, Chairman; ELSCTtON partments. Motion carried to try Ship's Delegate brought up J. Riley, Secretary. Motion car­ Black Gang beef regarding pro­ to get second pumpman added ried to excuse Bosun and Deck to manning scales. Under Ed­ longed watches occasioned by Maintenance. R. Sweeney elect­ ucation, the Union and its prob­ time changes at Sandy Poiht. ed Ship's Delegate. Chief En­ \9BO OPFiaAl^ lems were discussed. All hands To be referred to Patrolman up­ gineer is to be asked to replace agreed that the new overseas on arrival. Suggested that U- whistle in engine room with Bulletin that is mailed to each brary be replenished while ship, something less.noisy. One min­ ship is just what we needed as is in drydock. Steward will take ute of silence in memory of Bro­ it gives members the up-to-date care of this. thers lost at sea. S. t. X goings on in our organization; X X i STEEL VENDOR, Sept. 18 — ROBIN GRAY. Motion by J. Crowley, seconded Sept. 4-.Tex by J. Bolz, carried calling for Wiley Parrot, Chairman; Vincent Morton, Chairman; R. Oden, Sec­ vote of thanks for the Stewards Orencio, Secretary. Delegates re­ retary. No beefs in any of the Department in appreciation of ports accepted. Brother Maher departments. Jack Heacox elect­ its fine work in feeding the moved and it was carried that ed Ship's Delegate by unani­ letter be sent to Headquarters mous vote. Suggested that Ship's crew. stating that crew is wholeheart­ Delegate see Captain about edly in favor of the new General painting PO mess and about get­ Fund assessment. Motion carried ting water cooler fixed. Steward that new members of crew who sent report on shortage of meat have not contributed for pur­ stores to New York Hall to see chase of washing machine should if something cannot be done t. t give $3.00, out of which Ole about this situation. JAMES T. RENARD visit him at his home at 1059 WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Sept. 4 Hanstvedt is to be reimbursed Anyone knowing the last ad­ Flushing. Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., —John Morris, Chairman; John dress of Brother James T. Ren- as soon as possible. Very im­ Jakubawszek. Secretary. All del­ for the sum of $8.00, which he ard, whose death in Bremen, portant. egates' reports accepted. The laid out. Remainder of contribu­ Germany, while a crewmember Ship's Delegate said that Union­ tions are to go into ship's fund 4 4 4 of the Ames Victory, has recent­ GEORGE MELTZER ism should not be .preached after deducting cost of films and ly been reported to his family, The material which you re­ from the barroom floor. Charges developing to reimburse Brother XXX will please forward it to his quested has been forwarded to to be filed against crewmem- Joe Dioquino for pictures taken. BEATRICE. Sept. 16—A. Lob- brother Louis J. Renard, 6149 the New Orleans Hall from New S' SI jt> bers accused of slanderous re­ MONROE VICTORY, Sept. 11 bregt. Chairman; G. Clark, Sec­ 62nd Ave., Maspeth, L.I., N.Y. York. marks against Union, for mak­ ing statement to communist —E. F. Spear, Chairman; H. Lea, retary. - No beefs reported; all The family is anxious to get 4 4 4 newspaper and for hiring a com­ Secretary. Serano elected Ship's overtime okay. After discussion James' personal belongings, and HORATIO ALVES DeSILVA mie lawyer to pay off despite Delegate. No beefs reported. Sail­ of -the matter all hands agreed will be grateful for any assist- Get in touch with Frank Co^ sentino, 198 Bond St., Brooklyn, advice against this. Motion car­ ed- out of Frisco short a Chief that ' supper should be served' N.Y. He has important informa­ ried that no one is to pay off Cook, who is to be replaced in at 4:30 PM on Saturdays and 4. 4- 4. first port of call on East Coast. Sundays in port. There was also SOL MARICINO tion about your citizenship pa­ until beefs are settled. Wages to be divided between discussion on the problem of ob­ Please get in touch with Mrs. pers. it 3^ ifc SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, galley crew and Steward. Mo­ taining fresh milk in San Juan. Warren, 915 St. Paul St., Balti­ 4 4 4 Aug. 29—John Jellele, Chair­ tion carried that all beefs, no Delegates are to see Patrolmen more, Md. Very important. WALTER CHAMBERLIN man; Secretary Si Magnan. No matter how small, be submitted about this. Steward recommendVery urgent that you contact 4 4 4 beefs. Ship's Delegate reported in writing to Ship's or depart- ed that delegates see the Port ALFRED L. GRAHAM, JR. your son at 209 Pelton Ave., that repairs had been caught up ment delegates. Amendment to Steward ..about supplying more You are requested to get in Staten Island 10, N.Y. with in New Orleans. Bill Cham- motion carried that if beefs con­ fruit juices in port. touch with Herman Rabson or 4 4 4 plin. Deck Delegate read four cern only one department it DAVID HERON Benjamin Sterling, 42 Broadway, XXX sections of agreement pertain­ should be handled by that de­ INES, Sept. 17—G. Quinones, New York 4, N. Y., regarding Get in touch with Mr. & Mrs. ing to discrimination, duties, partment. Members reminded Chairman; F. Loriz, Secretary. the injuries you sustained aboard Wm. Riebenstein, Apt. 7, 1408 working by Mate, and time off. that Union pamphlets are avail­ Ship's Delegate will see the Pa- the SS Helen on or about Dec. Logan Ave., N.W., Canton, Ohio. trolman about getting the foc'sles 7, 1947. Deck Delegate requested meet­ able in recreation room. 4 4 4 painted. Few hours disputed ov­ ing of Deck Gang immediately EDDIE BURNETT 4 4 4 4. 4> 4' after this meeting to elect new Get in touch with Benjamin MARION E. MOODY SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, ertime in Deck and Engine De­ delegate. Steward will order new Sept. 27—Bill Champlin, Chair­ partments, everything else okay. Will you please get in touch B. Sterling, 42 Broadway, New coffee pots for Deck and Black man; W. R. MacDonald, Secre­ Lengthy • discussion about whose with Herman Rabson or Benja­ York. Gangs. At Deck Gang meeting tary. Ship's Delegate reported job it is to clean recreation room. min Sterling regarding accident 4 4 4 Bill Champlin was re-elected man missed ship in New Orleans, After majority of Brothers blew aboard the SS A. P. Hill on or MELVIN JONES Deck Delegate and given a vote forcing other two Oilers to stand their tops, it was agreed that about Nov. 10, 1947, in which This injured Brother is in the of confidence. extra sea watches. Motion -by the three departments are to John J. Blair was injured and Garga Hospital, Ancon, Canal Zone, and would like to hear which you witnessed. Jellelte carried recommending rotate on the job. from his friends. that maintenance of SEAFAR­ 4 4 4 JOHN NOVAK ERS LOG be put on assessment 4 4 4 BILL DORAN Get in touch immediately with basis and that membership to the office of Richard M. Cantor, Your Aunt Mary died. Get in vote on this in referendum vote. XXX Room 1109-1111, 51 Chambers touch with your Aunt Ann. PONCE DE LEON, Sept. 5— Cab situation in Texas City dis­ St., New York 7, N. Y. cussed and Beulah, who is an Whidden, Chairman; Tindell, JOE STACOWITCZ 4 4 4 AFL member was commended Secretaryv- Ship's Delegate re­ Get in touch with Tommy SEATRAIN TEXAS, Sept. 18— ALEXANDER MENDICINI to membership. ported that Captain had lifted Griner, at the New Orleans Hall. Your mother is anxious to hear Frank Prazler, Chairman; John XXX all logs. All okay in the depart­ from you and asks that you write Messick, Secretary. No beefs in DEL MAR, Oct. 2 — Harold ments, delegates reported. Mo­ THOMAS B. GRINER tion carried to post minutes of Tennani, Chairman; Robert Cal­ any of the departments. Motion to her as soon as possible. Write to your mother at Coracarried that Headquarters take lahan, Secretary. Ship's Delegate 4 4 4 last meeting on bulletin board. zal. Canal Zone. up with Seatrain Line.s the ABRAHAM WERMICK read letters sent to the LOG and Motion carried recommending Get in touch with your mother that we do not turn in for the SS Puerto Rico Advocate. question of having an escape THOMAS W/HARRIS launch service in Genoa due to No beefs to report. Treasurer hatch cut or installed in after at Swan Lake Road, Ferndale, Contact Richard M. Cantor, 51 N. Y. She is worried about you. passageway of the crews' quar­ fact thqt Captain paid for same. reported that $27 was on . hand Chambers St., New York, as soon ters on starboard side, also cut­ 4 4 4 Discussion on ship laying up in ship's fund after purchasing as possible. GEORGE WADE GENTRY ting a door in forward end of for repairs and if laid up, wash­ Union films. R. B. Callahan elec­ 4 4 4 ing machine be left on ship ted Ship's Delegate by acclama­ passageway, and that they take Get in touch with your mother, JOHN P. DI DIO Mrs. C. R. Gentry, 5815 N. Mili­ up with company installation of tion. Rodrique elected Treasurer for next crew. Your Brother, Dominic, wants tary St., Oklahoma City, Okla. square windows in wheelhouse by acclamation. All hands were X. X X you to get in touch with him 4 4 4 SANTORE, Sept. 5—L. Brll- instructed to return cups to mess- so quartermaster may be able to ^ RAY RINGO at 700 Highland Blvd., Brook­ see out when steering on orders hall and not to leave towels in hart. Chairman; L. V. Beaulyn 7, N.Y. Johnnie Scialpi asks that you of a pilot. showers. champ, Secretary. Reading of let- cRieta-rermnder. CiQmwfK? �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 4. 1949 THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS SIU Home For Aged, Infirm Called 'Impractical Idea' SAND-TRAPPED IN TOKYO BAY Vacation Issue Should Be Put To Vote, He Says maneness of such an idea, if the majority do not benefit from it, To the Editor: The proposal made at a meet­ it is not practical, for the ma­ ing aboard the Seatrain New jority must pay for whatever I have read with interest Brother Frank Meo's letter, and Jersey by Brother Jellette, for an benefits the minority get. several others, in the Oct. 7, is­ establishment for "the care of As I'm writing this letter in sue of the LOG written about aged and infirm Seafarers," the recreation room Bosun A. members staying too long on seems to me at this time to be Wassfrom and AB F. . Serrahn one contracted ship. inopportune and impractical. are expressing themselves on the There are too many other is­ welfare needs of seamen. One I fully agree with him and I sues, vital and paramount that of Wassfrom's views is that sea­ think this matter should be hold the majority of Seafarers' men should assess themselves brought to the members and interests, such as the continued five dollars- a year towards a voted on. There are lots more fight against the Taft-Hartley la­ pension fund so that when a than some of our Brothers think bor law, the oppressive Coast seaman has, say about twenty who have spent two or three Guard authority over the sea­ years service at sea he would be years on certain ships without men, a welfare plan, tentatively entitled to a pension. putting their heads inside of a advocated by the SIU early this Hall to attend a meeting. This of course would be un­ year and to be made the object feasible unless the shipowners NOBODY WANTS IT of a thorough study for the wel­ This is how the Citrus Packer, Waterman, looked on the did most of the contributing to fare of the membership, etc. twenty-sixth day after being driven aground by a typhoon. It may very jvell lead to, and this pension fund. Serrahn, who It's regrettable that Brother is in his early twenties, believes Reports from crewmembers painted dismal picture of life encourage, apple-polishing. I Jellette, when he proposed this a fellow should save when he's aboard the beached vessel. With the fresh water supply almost am sure that no Brother wants plan, did not have some facts re­ young for his old age. This is gone and the plant shut down, men washed out of buckets this kind of a situation aboard lating to these "aged and infirm a commendable view, ^ but if the and prepared food on deck. ' Ship's Delegate R. E. White SIU contracted ships. Seafarers," for I believe it's seaman saves his money it will submitted hpoto. So far, the Packer has been on the beach So I agree fully with Meo more than two months, having ran afoul of the typhoon on reasonable to surmise that "aged be for nearer goals than his own that the membership do some­ Sept. 1. Seafarers" are in the minority physical decline. thing about it. There is no doubt in the SIU, and infirm or dis­ These are divergent senti­ in my mind about the outcome abled seamen but a small frac­ ments, but what these men are if the issue is brought before tion of the total membership of emphatic about is there is no the membership for action. the Union. need for a Seafarers Home at This is an important issue at This idea of a home for the this time. It would seem reason­ the present time. Other import­ old arid infirm is idealistic in able, therefore, that if a Seafarer content and does not take stock had a pension coming to him You can hear the cry aboard know, let's pass our information ant issues have been settled byof existing realities. The aver­ after his sailing days were over some ships: "Why hold educa­ on to the others who don't. And membership votes. I recommend age seaman does not have any he wouldn't give a damn about tional meetings aboard ship? I if we don't know all about it, the same action on compulsory vacations. notion of getting decrepit and a convalescent home. If he were have a full book, I know all we can sure learn. Frank Rose even those whom I've met and too sick, or enfeebled to enjoy about the Union." George L. Midgeft sailed with who are old in years, his pension he could still have But bookmen certainly should do not regard themselves as , access to the Marine Hospital understand and be familiar with candidates for a convalescent ^ ^gifa^e every feature of their Union as home. plan for the seamen he would the permitmen. Union policy It may well be when the SIU be entitled to full medical care, is a flexible thing and changes has fully studied the social as-1 despite a long period away from from time to time to meet new conditions. In order to protect pects of a seaman's life ashore the sea. in order to foster a welfare plan, A subject as vast as the wel­ yourself and your Union you Clinging steadfastly to the which would include a pension fare needs for seamen could be must keep up witl\ these hope that their son, John P. Floyd, who disappeared from the for the seaman, medical care written about almost ad infinitum changes. SS Gateway City shortly before for himself and his family at all —I hope I've 'done at least some Take the Taft-Hartley law as the vessel docked in Tacoma, times, etc., that we will have small justice to this subject. an example. A few years ago Wash., on April 1, is still alive, learned enough to set up the When and if this home for actions that • were taken for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Floyd have delicate apparatus for the care, "aged and infirm seamen" comes granted as standard union pro­ of the aged and infirm, when up at a meeting ashore let us cedure are today a violation and appealed to Seafarer.s for aid. such a time comes that is pro­ hope those in favor of it have punishable by fines and are open The missing man's father ap­ peared last week at the office of pitious enough to warrant it. some concrete facts to offer why t^ law suits. the SEAFARERS LOG and ask­ But what I'm stressing here is it should (30 instituted. ed that the appeal be published. GET THE WHYS that despite the worth and huJohn J. Flynn Mr. Floyd urged that anyone Union education meetings with information that might be aboard ship are necessary to ex­ helpful in locating his son should THE PASSENGER UNION, TOO plain why your Union aids other write to him at Route 2, Box unions. They also provide you 163, Fairmont, No. Carolina. with an opportunity to offer con­ SEARCH FUTILE structive criticism on any phase Floyd's parents were notified of the Union policy. of his disappearance by the Wa­ The Union education meeting terman Steamship Corporation. is also the proper place to air He was first missed at 6:15 PM your views—not in the gin mills on April 1, when the ship dock­ JOHN T. FLOYD where you give outside groups ed at Tacoma. He was last seen like the commies, wobblies and by his shipmates at 4:30 that lina 26 years ago and spent his other supermilitants who have afternoon. A $50" draw requested early life in Fairmont, where no interest in your union, but by Floyd was found with other he attended school. He worked only their own political inter­ possessions in his quarters. An in the Wilmington shipyards ests, a chance to poke their noses intense search by the Gateway prior to 1942, when he joined in your affairs. City and the Coast Guard proved the'' Navy. After serving about three years, he was released and The place to find out why futile. your Union takes certain stands The Gateway City's iSkipper began sailing on merchant ves­ and policies is at the educational told relatives of the missing man sels. meetings, where you can ask that he was a quiet person who Brother Floyd sailed in the questions and give answers to got along very well with all Deck Department. He served as your shipmates who have the hands. He was known as a sober, Deck Maintenance aboard the same problems as you and where' serious person. His father told Gateway City. He became a full "Sir Charles" Oppenheimer shows this picture of some these problems can be solved the LOG that quite often John bookmember of the SIU on Oc­ shipmates and H. W. Nixon (center), AFL railroad man from for the benefit of all concerned. would stay aboard ship in pref­ tober 2, 1946, when he was issued Atlanta, taken aboard the Alcoa Polaris. Others in photo are So let's attend those meetings erence to taking liberty in ports Book No. 46175 in the Port of New York. Before receiving his Hank Henry, James Harris, T. E. McHenan, Russell Manieri, Brother—and take part in them, of call. . Paul Bulerson and Harry Swift, too. If we know all there is to Floyd was born in North Caro- book, he sailed as a permitman. To the Editor: Education Sessions At Sea Held Vital For All Hands Parents Maintain Vigil For SIU Man Lost At Sea �r^gyrr'T---" Friday, November 4, 1949 THE SEAFAREHS t OG SPARKLING IS THE WORD FOR THIS CREW Page Fifleen, SIU's Legislative Program Endorsed On Allegheny Vic To the Editor: tion of this money in the USA. We are anxiously awaiting the commencement of this boycott, and the sooner the quicker. Regards to all the beachcom­ bers in New York, and tell all the spots on 47th Street to get ready. We are homeward boundf Jimmy Naylor SB Allegheny Victory % In our most recent shipboard meeting we discussed the new Bulletins which are being posted to all ships, and the various items contained therein. We should like to bring the results of these discussions to our Bro­ ther members through the medi­ um of the SEAFARERS LOG. We feel that, through these Bul­ letins, we have taken another decided step forward and knit­ ted our Union into a more com­ pact and efficient organization. The crewmembers of the Alle­ gheny Victory wish to give it a definite vote of commendation. Four items contained in the Bul­ To the Editor: letin were discussed in our re­ I have been in the Atlantic cent meeting. Namely: $10.00 and Gulf District of the SIU for General Fund Assessment, At­ a little over six months after' lantic Pact Aid in U.S. Ships, quitting a well-known West Seamen's Claims Bill, and the Coast union, of which I waa^ Patrolmen paying off the Steel Vendor in Staten Island, N. Y., on Sept. 29, reported back Panamanian Boycott. a member for some years. I. to the Hall with praise for the "clean ship." A glance at the above photo, taken by crewThe $10.00 assessment to the would like to state a few things member Joe Dioquino, Messman, shows the redson why. A good SIU crew, like this one. makes General Fund was put to a vote that I think are worth letting , the difference, every time. and carried unanimously. The everyone know. First, let me say I am an" activities in Washington of our representatives regarding legis­ American. What I wonder is how lation affecting directly, or in­ can any sailor want to be a directly, our profession is heart­ commie after he has seen what ily endorsed by the entire crew.^ the rest of the world has to Various steamship companies: offer. That's something I can't affect the family's .economy? The LOG is a fine publication certainly retain lobbyists in see. To the Editor: ' There would.be expenses at both and is read here from cover to Washington, and it is only na­ One of the luckiest breaks I' As a constant reader of the coasts, which just couldn't be cover. It is really a Seafarers tural that we should fight fire have ever had in my life came LOG, wife of an old time sea­ managed at .allotment rates over "Bible" and should receive the with fire. To our competent Un­ when I got my pro book in the man, and the mother of two a long period. support it earns. We read of the ion officials we say, "Keep up SIU as a result of my organizing ' teen aged children now in high constant effort to protect our activities in Cities Service. school, I am vitally interested Before compulsory vacations men. wherever their ships carry the good work!" COMPARE in the compulsory vacation ar­ are voted in, it might be well them, and the families of SIU In order to protect our country from retrogressing to a mediocre After years in another union, to check on the impact of them ticles. men have confidence in the Bro­ maritime power we believe the I find that I value membership When one is buying a home, on men-of-family, who are good therhood and its strength. SIU should throw all our guns in the SIU for several reasons: the payoffs are budgeted out to Dads, and there are many in in the battle for carrying all At­ 1. The officials of the SIU are Mrs. Evelynne Y. Siebert the cent, the food bill is ever the SIU, for they are friends of lantic Pact Aid cargo in Ameri­ never too busy, or think they're Long Beach, Calif. present, and all other family this family. can bottoms. We have the ships! too good to see a rank-and-filer. cbsts must be met. Some of the We have the men! Let's use (That is something you just recent articles seem to give the don't find in a lot of unions.) 'em!! impression that the writers have 2. There is a strong unity (on BOYCOTT APPROVED no dependents to worry about, which good unionism is based) The one item in the Bulletin but family men who are respon­ existing throughout the organi­ which was viewed with most sible providers, are concerned zation, in all departments. approval and enthusiasm was about the money they may send 3. The accommodations and ^ To the Editor: blame for their spineless effort the pending boycott of Panama­ to their families. services which the SIU offers to face life. nian ships. We are all cognizant If my husband had to be on I want all my shipmates and the "beach" for much more than friends in the maritime industry There is ho absolute perfection of the fact that a great deal of its membership are something two weeks, we, likely, would be to know that I was not expelled in any man. We have all made American shipping is being sail­ which I am enjoying very much.., back on the "dry cereals" diet from the Marine Transport Work­ mistakes in this life, and we ed under the flags of foreign (I am referring to mailing serv-... which has been our lot several ers of the I.W.W. I tossed in my know that all organizations have nations, when a great majority ices, representation, recreation, times. This was before we;-were Red Card January 5th, 1949, be­ good and evil men within their of these ships would provide halls second to none, and the. rest. And I just had 10 AM jobs for our own SIU men. SIU people. cause I tired of an organization ranks. These half-baked emanci­ These ships are operated un­ coffee in the Hall.) that preached class solidarity pators should remember that the der sub-normal standards for the May I say in closing, thank FACE TWO PROBLEMS and practiced racial hatred and only perfect man who lived on Further, if a seaman were earth was crucified and I'm sure profit of some of our wealthiest Clod I'm in a Union that fol­ class segregation. paid off in New York, and lived these people can not liken them- steamship companies; but do they lows real union principles. It out here, just how would this Such action on the part of se^ves to him. bring wealth to our country? gives me the feeling that I have these people was a direct viola­ They deprive our own men of a real friend. Robert E. Hostler tion of their own constitution. I realize these people will rant jobs arid thus • prevent circula-! Looking Ahead These are the people who could and rave, but they should realize I've walked through this do no wrong. A SEAFARER TAKES A HOLIDAY labor movement alone, and have I challenge these people to de­ yet to see the day when I feared fy this statement. It's about time to write what I thought was w^ in the maritime industry be­ necessary to defend my Union gan to clean out the dirty linen Brothers from exploitation. closets of some of these halfbaked emancipators who insist It's about time some of you upon calling every one phony emancipators learned to face who don't agree with their ma- some of the tirade of abuse you've been handing out to other larky. people.. Some of these half-baked emancipators should remember Remember, my ex-fellow work­ that when jmu become a petty ers, that "Truth has no Parties." cockroach business man^ you Joseph Buckley have left the workers class and (Ed. Note: The above letter are seeking to become a two-bit was written by a man whose capitalist. opinions of the Wobblies are A genuine active merchant sea­ important because of his long man is never afraid to use the experience in the IWW. Bro- . right of free press to express .his ther Buckley's conclusions bear opinions openly, nor does he re­ out the contention of many in main ashore when shipping is the trade union movement that good to prey upon his fellowmen the Wobblies no longer occupy Harry Wplowite, FWT, on who toil for their daily bread. the proud position they once the Del Alba, stows that clean A good Union man tires of the held among workers many The straw-hatted gent in this happy scene is no farmer. gear in anticipation of time endless tales coming from weed- years ago and have deterior­ He's "Reds" Rinehart, SIU Deck Engineer, as he appeared off in those South American heads, gashounds and goof-ball ated to.the point where they with his family during a recent vacation on the Eastern ports. Photo by Harry Thomp­ addicts who constantly whine are now a hindrance to the that the capitalist system is to labor movement.) shore. The Rineharts make their home in Baltimore. son, FWT. SIU Gives Most To Members, Says Waterfront Vet Compulsory Vacation Would Work Hardship On Family Man, Seafarer's Wife Declares Buckley Hits 'Emancipators' As Being Far From Perfect .-M �•w Page Sixteen THE S E A F A R E A S LOG Friday. Noyember 4, 1949 The 'Hog' - The Seaman's Favorite Ship I-''' If s- f 1 Retired Seafarer John Bunker, a frequent contributor to the LOG seems to regard the old Hog Islander ships with a great deal of affection. He suggests that the LOG solicit contributions from the membership on subjects tike *'The Hdg ' I Remember Best," "My Most Memorable Trip On A Hog," etc. Well, you write them. Brothers, and we'll print them. Let's hear from you. By JOHN BUNKER •'I As I stood on the deck of a West Coast ships. They were al­ ship the other day, a youthful most as well known as Hogs member of the crew beside me and are often, like the Kearny pointed to an old freighter steam­ and Pascagoula ships, mistaken ing out to sea. for the Hog Island type. "There goes an old Hog," he Slightly longer than their con­ said. temporaries from Philadelphia, This particular ship wasn't any the West Coasters had about the more like a "Hog" than a collier same tonnage and accommoda­ is like a tug, except that she tion.?, Among them were such had a hull and a funneL But well known freighters as the it emphasized how fleeting is West Caddo, West Camargo, West fame, even for ships. Lashaway and West Chetac. • The old Hog Islander, famous among American sailors a gen­ SIMPLIFIED CONSTRUCTION This is the SS Schodack. typical of the Hog Islanders which were famous among American eration ago, is all but unknown In designing the "Hog," the seamen of a generation ago. A product of World War I. the Hog has almost disappeared from now to newcomers at sea. To Emergency Fleet Corporation at­ the seas. Younger seamen, however, refer to any old ship as a "Hog." them any old ship is a Hog. tempted to have a ship as sim­ For the benefit of these young­ plified as possible, with all un­ sters, and the rest of the mari­ necessary curves eliminated — United States Lines operated a War II, when they were put Moore-McCormack Lines alsoi time fraternity who may not a ship that could be manufac­ fleet of them on their service under the Belgian flag. They had a fleet of converted Hogs on know the story of the Hog, here's tured in hundreds of factories all to England and Ireland, with were (all with the prefix "Ameri­ their Scandinavian service, in­ some facts about that rugged over the country and assembled conversion for passengers. can" to their name) the Press, cluding the once well-known These were successful ships ship, of prewar days. Shipper, Farmer, Importer anc Scanmail, Scanpenn, Scanstates, as quickly as possible. and ran until the start of World Traveler. Scanyork and Scantic. Consequently, the Hog Island WORLD WAR I BABY freighter was straight and square, All of these ships ~ that re­ It was in World War I that a ship that could be turned out mained under the American flag the Hog had its origin. by December 7, 1941, saw ex­ a4 well by a bridge builder as a tensive service in carrying the The demand then, as it was shipbuilder. cargoes of war to the fighting in 1942, was for ships. Any kind She was a strange looking ves­ fronts. of ships, but especially ships that sel, sporting a flat deck without When oldtimers get together, when old hands are at the bar. could be mass-produced. A number of them made the camber or sheer. She had virtu­ When the talk drifts 'round to shipping wherever seamen are. The Emergency Fleet Corpora­ ally no deadrise (the upward They will praise the tankers and admire the trim C-2 run to Russia, including the tion purchased a 900-acre tract slope of the hull from keel to the And give credit to the Liberty, where credit may be due; Schoharie of South Atlantic, a hard-fighting Hog that shot her in Philadelphia for a yard in sides) and no "tumble-home. But" there is one thing certain—as sure as "channel" fog— which to make ships en masse, The midships section was' almost That when the toasts are offered, the oldtimers hail the Hog. way through t o Murmansk against subs and planes in fa­ and the naval architects design­ as square as a box. mous convoy PQ-18, Sept., 1942. ed a standardized type that could Distinguishing feature of the Wherever seamen gather and "oldtimers drink their beer be turned out on a, mass pro­ Hog were sharp, straight lines, You will hear them tell the praises of that ship without a sheer. WAR SERVICE She isn't much to look at—she isn't trim and fine duction basis. without the usual flare at the For the architects had made her too darn straight of line. A total of 58 Hog Island ship9 Built at a cost of $60,000,000, bows common to most ships and were sunk in World War II, and the yard didn't get into full the traditional sheer along the But she's good in heavy going, and she's steady down below. And she rides like a liner in a North Atlantic blow. of the remaining Hogs still in swing until after the Armistice, sides. service 56 survived. 1940 saw a but the hulls were finished any­ She carried coal to Rio and went to Trinidad for ore; DEPENDABLE SHIP OSS of four; nine went down in way and a sturdy little freighter She freighted tea from Ceylon and hemp from Singapore. 1941 and 32 the next year. Thir­ resulted that was to become the She was criticized at the time Every pilot knew to see her from the Hudson to the Clyde, teen more were sent to the bot­ backbone of the American mer­ of her building for not being a For there's not a dock the whole world 'round she hasn't been tom before the end of the war, chant marine 'for 20 years. beautiful ship, but the Hog was beside. [n addition, 37 were transferred Appropriately enough, these dependable and seaworthy, nonThe 'mamselles in the Skipperstrasse, in Limehouse and Marseilles, to foreign flags; 11 to Brazil and Ships were known as Hog Island- theless, and veteran seamen will Knew her like the girls in Shanghai half the world away. 10 to Great Britain. &s and, among seamen, more vouch for the fact that she was Most famous of these old intimately as "Hogs." |a better seaboat for smooth rid- Y'es, wherever sailors gather and oldtimers quaff their beer 'reighters were the Robin Moor Hog Island was a marvel of ing qualities than Victories, Lib- When the talk drifts round to shipping, many stories you will hear. and the City of Flint, the latter American industrial technique,' erties, C-3s or any of the mass- —How they sank her short of Murmansk, how they bombed her lecoming a cause celebre after probably the first shipyard for built ships in World War II. How she took the cargoes over till new ships were on the way. it was captured by the German tiie mass production of freight- Few ships have ever been battleship Deutschland in 1939, ers that the world had ever built that were drier at sea in Aye, they'll sing the praises, as they gather 'round the bar. and interned for a long time in seen, and the inspiration by a heavy blow. Of the C-2 and the Liberty and other ships at war. •which Liberty ships were mass- Hogs were considerably alter­ But of this you can be certain—as sure as English channel fog— Norway. The Robin Moor was torpedoed in May, 1941, long be­ built for World War II. ed in later years for various That when the toasts are offered, the oldtimers hail the Hog! fore our formal entry into the The first keel was laid Feb. routes and shipping services. war. 12, 1918, and the first ship, the Quistconck, was launched Aug. 5, 1918. The last vessel was fin­ ished Jan. 29, 1921, the 122nd ship to be delivered. A total of 956,750 tons of ships The The following follnwino' item HOTVI H.OC T_ i-i, ... was ....i. sub­ In line with SIU policy to pass on to the membership and wad_ it up in balls bout the were turned out on this one­ mitted by members of Local the latest developments in Maritime the following, taken size of your hed. You should git time salt marsh. Fifty ways were Union No. 126 for "educational from the BAKERS' AND CONFECTIONERS' JOURNAL — bout 3 bolls. It shood rize'agin, used during the peak of pro­ purposes:" which in turn swiped it from the AMERICAN BAKER — is then its redy to eat after you duction. As a baker in the Navy, I ran directed this time to the Stewards Department men, more bake it sum. If you cant find across the oddest formula for speciiically to the Bakers. NOT THE SAME iny bred pans you can mash up making bread that I have ever We hope the Bakers and the membership all benefit sum tjn cans and use them. You'll A large number of ships simi­ seen. It was given to me in the find that the bottums will burn lar to Hog Islanders, such as the Philippines and was said to have from this astounding recipe. furst so about % way thru you well known Waukegan and been used by an infantryman gotta turn them over. The furst Westmoreland, were built at when the regular baker was is to much an then agin it aint. its done. The mixln, that is. time you make this bred it mite Kearny, N.J., but these were wounded. It looked to me like a If its rainin you gotta use more. Now it will start puffin up. not be so hot but its eezy after, larger than the Hogs by several gag. But gag or no gag,here it 1 helmit of water, size 7y4. If (if it dont that wont hurt it nun), a while. This resapee is by radio. hundred tons and had a. deeper is, verbatim: using swamp water boil furst. Us bakers calls this fermentin. This is anuff stuff fer bout 50 draft by three feet. RESAPEE FOR BRED If using helmit that sniper saw,That a mess of little bugs inside Hogs measured 390 feet over Furst you take 5 handfulls of furst, afor you saw him, hold ^making alcahol, I think. Inyway, min but if the furst few min in all, with a 54 foot beam and a sugar. Enuff lard to make hevy like a bowling ball. Directions from this point on you gotta start chow line duz a lot of bichin 27 foot draft, being propelled by paist when you mix it with su­ fer puttin all this tagether: It beun more carefull cause this you'll have anuff^ for the hole iland. O yes, if your making 2,500 h.p. turbines. gar. 4 or 5 good pinches of salt. dont make much diff. how you doe is reel delicut. After it puffs this for the C'O. it gotta be Also built by the Emergency If you use seawater forgit the mix this but do it fer quite up reel big, nock it down. SumFleet Corp. for the United States salt. 5 helmits of flour. Handful awhile. It will git real thick.* times it will fall all by itself and nicer and richer so thro in an extra handfull of suger. Shipping Board during World of spud yeast (which you gotta When it gits to where you cant save ^you the truble. Cut it off —By W. H. Ormsley in the War I were a fleet of so-called make yourself). Sometimes this hardly git your hands out, then j in chunks with your bayonett American Baker. li' To The 'Hog* Upgrading Course For Stewards Department Men � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 4, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 30 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: INTERNEES ARE WARNED OF PHONY 'AID' SIU BRANCHES REPORT BIG VOTE TURNOUT AFL CONVENTION VOTES TO AID TWO SIU CAMPAIGNS BOSS PAID PENSIONS SIU ORGANIZER ANSWERS CS LIES CITIES SERVICE STILL TRYING TO KEEP CREWS FROM SIU PROTECTION SHIPPING STILL SLOW IN BOSTON NY EXPECTING SLIGHT PICK-UP STEEL AND COAL STRIKES AFFECT MOBILE PORT FRISCO LOOKS TO COMING WEEKS MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS IN BRIEF SEATTLE: STUDY IN UNION-BUSTING TROTSKYISM: ENEMY OF DEMOCRATIC UNIONS SEATRAIN NJ CREW SPONSORS FROLIC IN LOUISIANA PORT BROTHERLY SPIRIT WORKS OVERTIME ON STEEL WORKER BROTHERS MILLER, HODGES DIE IN US HOSPITALS BRASS-POLISHING MAY HELP SEAFARER NOW ACADEMY MAN THE "HOG" - THE SEAMAN'S FAVORITE SHIP UPGRADING COURSE FOR STEWARDS DEPARTMENT MEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/4/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/17545c08d9b73084d18b65dc2ed2dadb.PDF 0ee1875e842f643f934b51745ac3a935 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI When the polls open in all SIU Atlantic and Gulf District Branches on November 1, Seafarers will begin casting votes to elect Union officials to PRO-LABOH SENATOR AND AFL UNIONISTS serve in 1950. This year's ballot will contain the names of 47 qualified candidates who have been nominated for the 29 elective A&G offices. The list of candidates was announced this week by the Credentials Committee, after it had com­ pleted examination of the qualifications of all NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1949 Storm, Mine Hit SlU Ships; One Man Lost 47 Candidates Are Qualified For A&G Posts No. 29 nominees who filed notice oi^TT ' [ ; „ . , ~~~ T" their intentions to run before vided on the ballot for write-in Two SlU-contracted ships made Oct. 15, the deadline date estab­ votes. To aid the membership in con­ the casualty lists and one Sea­ lished by the Constitution. sidering the various candidates farer was reported, missing this Of the 54 men nominated be­ for Union office, this issue of week as the result of smash­ fore the closing date, seven were the SEAFARERS LCXJ carries ing hurricane-force winds off the disqualified by the Committee the biographical sketches and New England coast and a left­ for failing to meet the constitu­ photographs submitted by the over mine in the North Sea. tional requirements for a place qualified nominees. This feature In serious condition, accord­ on the ballot. is carried in pages 5 to 8. ing to sketchy information avail­ Of the seven nominees dis­ VOTING UNTIL DEC. 31 able as the LOG went to press, qualified, five did not submit The ballot calls for the elec­ was the SS John Marion, Marevidence of the necessary three tion of one Secretary-Treasurer, Trade Corp., which was reported years of seatime, and two did three Assistant Secretary-Trea­ at the mercy of lashing winds not present evidence of having surers, 10 Port Agents and 15 off Providence, R.I. had four months seatime during Port Patrolmen. The voting pe­ One of her crew was lost as the current year. riod will continue through Dec, heavy seas and winds washed Senator Claude Pepper (center) of Florida, discusses im­ Serving on the Credentials 31, in accord with the Union all lifeboats over the side. Two Committee, which was elected Constitution. Coast Guard cutters were report­ portant campaign ahead with Ray White (right). President of the AFL Central Trades and Labor Assembly of Tampa, and from the floor at the regular Preparations for the coming ed steaming to the aid of the Frank Diez, Vice President of the labor group. Headquarters meeting in the elections got under way in Sep­ helpless vessel. Port of New York on Oct. 12, tember, with the adoption of the In the North Sea, the Water­ were: Deck Department—Joseph visory Board of the AFL Cigar customary resolution calling for Acting to insure continuation man ship Maiden Creek struck Burns, 24993, and Roderick Makers' International Union, con­ nominations and designating the of the fight against the Tafta mine, but all hands escaped Smith, 26893; Engine Department Union positions to be filled in ferred with Senator Pepper in Hartley law and other oppresive injury. The extent of the dam­ age is not yet known. The Maid­ labor legislation, representatives their capacities of president and —Fred Barthes, 7449, and Lars this year's balloting. en Creek made the port of Bre- of Tampa and Hillsborough vice-president, respectively, of Hillertz, 48392; Stewards Depart­ With shipping in a slump and merhaven under her own pow­ County, Fla., trade unions met the Central Trades and Labor ment—Michael F. Dellamo, 45123, no major improvement indicated, the resolution pointed out the er. She is expected to spend at with Florida's pro-labor Senator Assembly of Tampa. They as­ and W. J. Reidy, 6734. least two weeks in drydock there Claude Pepper last week to dis­ sured Pepper, a vigorous oppon­ The committee's report, which necessity for continued economy cuss his campaign for re-elec­ ent of the Taft-Hartley law who was approved at special mem­ in Union operations. It suggested, for repairs. is always in the forefront of bership meetings held in all ports therefore, that the ballot list 29 Ironically, the Maritime War tion. The AFL labor union repre­ fights to improve labor's posi­ this week, appears on page 5 elective positions, which are four Emergency Board will soon be­ gin healings on company de­ sentatives, Ray White, SIU Port tion, that he will have the sup­ of this issue. A sample of the less than appeared" on last year's mands that wai- bonus payments Agent in Tampa, and Frank port of Tampa and Hillsborough official ballot is reproduced on ballot. page 12. Space has been pro- -Because West Coast A&G Dis­ Diez, President of the Joint Ad­ County Trade unionists. be terminated. trict Halls are operating on a temporary basis, they do not ap­ pear on the ballot in regular elections. As the resolution stated, if The subcommittee's r e p o r 11 ating chaos by means of phony developments diuring the coming The American Federation of although civilian employees, are year make the opening of addi­ Labor, at its 68th annual con­ in the unique position of being hailed the role of the SIU in its political waterfront strikes. Specifically, the AFL com­ tional Branches or offices neces­ vention in St. Paul, Minn., went under the regulation and control relentless fight to drive the com­ mended the SIU for its recent sary, the staffing of such offices on record as "fully supporting of a semi-military establishment munists from strategic water­ victory in behalf of free trade should be designated by the and endorsing the position" of . . . the United States Coast front positions and for blocking unionism in the recent Cana- Secretary-Treasurer, subject to the attempts of the red-dominthe SIU in demanding that the Guard." the approval of the membership. ated seamen's unions from ere-' dian commie beef. Coast Guard be relieved of auth­ Administi-ation of the. Federal ority over civilian seamen. laws affecting the rights and ob­ Referring to the recent com- ligation of American seamen has CHECKING OFFICE-SEEKERS* QUALIFICATIONS mio. CSU beef in Canada, the traditionally been a function of convention also hailed the SIU the Department of Commerce, a and other member unions of the civilian agency, Meany said. He AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ explained that the wartime trans­ ment for winning "another tre­ fer of this function had been mendously important battle in made permanent in 1945 by Exe­ our war against Communism." cutive order of President Truman. As a result, the AFL official SEEK PRESIDENT'S AID continued, American seamen are Convention delegates adopted subject to "the extremely rigid a report of the . AFL Executive regulation and control and Council recommending that the wholly unsuitable and often ar­ President of the United States bitrary and unrealistic processes take steps to return the Office of a semi-military establish­ of the U.S. Shipping Commis­ ment." sioner and the Bureau of Marine USE ANY MEANS Inspection and Navigation to the Department of Commerce. Recommending that the con­ Action on the Coast Guard vention back the SIU in its fight was taken after the SIU's posi­ to remove the Coast Guard from tion was set forth in an urgent authority over seamen, Meany request for aid frotn SIU Inter­ urged the convention to advocate national officei's, among whom and support "whatever legisla-' was Paul Hall, Secretary-Treas­ tion may be needed to effectuate urer of the Atlantic and Gulf such transfer." District, and first vice-president Meany's report for the Execu­ of the International. tive Council was delivered to the The Executive Council's report convention on Oct. 6, fourth day Examination of the qualifications of nominees for A&G District offices was carefully hand­ was submitted to the convention of the meeting. On the follow­ led by the Credentials Committee, shown here as it began its task. From left to right, around by AFL Secretary - Treasurer ing day the convention adopted the table: Roderick Smith. Joseph Burns, Michael Dellamo. W. J. Reidy. Fred Barthes and L. George Meany, who pointed out the report of the Committee on A. Hillertz. .. . that "American seamen,- . . . the Executive Council's Report. AFL Votes To Join SIU Fight On Coast Guard �Page Two THE S E A F ARERS LOG Friday, October 21, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post OSice in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Votes For two months beginning on November 1, Seafarers will be engaged in the vitally important business of choos­ ing the men whom they wish to serve as officials of their Union during 1950. Polls will be open daily in all Atlantic and Gulf Distridt ports until December 31. Elections via the secret ballot are an outstanding example of democracy in action, but they don't mean much unless there is wide participation. For this reason, every member of the Atlantic and Gulf District is urged to cast a ballot. Every effort has been made by our Union to encour­ age the fullest possible participation in the elections. In line with this policy, this issue carries the complete list of the candidates whose names appear on the ballot, along -with their photographs and a summary of their Union activities, to give voters a chance to choose from the record. We don't care how a man votes — that's his personal business. But we do care that he votes — that's the busi­ ness of all of us who want to contihue to enjoy the free atmosphere of democracy. The War Area Bonus Seafarers Members Now in The Marine Hospitals Just as the shipping interests and the insurance com­ panies were intensifying their campaign to terminate STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL war bonus payments to seamen entering mined areas, un­ BERNARD JURROWSKI willing testimony was submitted by an SIU ship that for ARCHIE KING FRED VYKRUTA seamen, at least, the war is not yet over. The SS Maiden Creek, a Waterman C-2, was struck hy a mine in the North Sea and, naturally, came off second best. The extent of the damage to the ship is not •yet known, but she was able to make Bremerhaven, where she will spend two weeks or so in drydock, under her own power. Fortunately, no one was injured, according to early reports. But that is beside the point. The fact of the matter is that mines left over from the war still are a clear and present danger to seamen travelling in foreign waters. If the shipowners and insurance companies were to get their way at the hearings, which get under way Nov. 1"before the Maritime War Emergency Board, the payment of war bonuses to seamen facing injury from mines would be ended. But their contention that the damage to American vessels has been reduced to a point where continued pay­ ments are no longer necessary will not go uncontested. The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District will be at the bearings in behalf of its membership and all American seamen, demanding that the bonus payments continue for travel in areas where floating mines may be encountered. The Union representatives will argue that no one knows how many mines are left over from the war and that, ,so (ong as a single mine remains, the lives of seamen travel~4.mg in that area are exposed to danger. The Maiden Creek incident is one more argument wbich the Union will be able to present in favor of continued war bonus payments. The shipping and insurance cpmpanies had better [• ^ 4ook at the grim facts, instead of their profit statements, when it comes to the lives and limbs of seamen. SAL MANCINI MICHAEL ARMANDO WILHELM PIETERS JOSE REYES ROYAL HARGRAVES J. F. GAMBLICH JOHN C. LONG JOE HERNANDEZ R. G. ANDERSEN P. ALBANESE RICHARD GRALICKI ANDREW AHLSTROM WILLIAM ROACH H. E. BONEWALL R. R. SIERRA SIDNEY SWITZER CARLOS MAl^ M. J. LUCAS R. L. LAMBERT JOHN B. DOLAN FRANK NEARING A. JUL. KASAITIS IVAN A. THOMAS % X ^ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL W. MELLON E. A AINSWORTH A. B. CHASON S. BOJKD M. A. DOUCETTE H. A. JEFFREY G. A. CARROLL J. KOVISH F. PINKOWSKI • A. EMMONS A. H. SCHWARTZ E. F. PAUL F. J. RICHARDSON C. J. CLARK W. V. CONNORS w. L; AKINS R. AHEARN R. GUTHRIE MOBILE HOSPITAL L. HOWARD J. TAMBLING J. CURTIS R. E. LONG J. MILLER E. WASDEN XXX BOSTON HOSPITAL FRANK ALASAVICH VIC MILAZZO W. SULLIVAN R. BOLDUC A. KUDARSKI J. GREENBAUM STATEMENT OF OWNERSHiP • L. G. LARONDE F. H. HOUCK P. G. DAUGHERTY W. WHITE E. LYNCH A. L. MASTERS C. P. THOMPSON D. H. BRUNIE P. MCCORKINDALE F. KORVATIN P. B. COGLEY XXX SAVANNAH HOSPITAL O. E. MARTIN ARTHUR SEGO XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL SAM DRURY R. FRYE T. ISAKSEN J. W. KEENAN ' STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION" ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, ANP MARCH 3, 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published every other week at General Post Office, New York I, N.Y., for October I, 1949-. State of New York, County .of New York, as Before me, a Notary Public In and for the State and county aforesaid, per­ sonally appeared George Hovick, t^o, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he Is the Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG and that the following Is, to the best of his know ledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a dally paper, the circulation), etc., of the afore­ said pi publication for the date shown In the above bove caption, required by the Act igust 24, 1912, as amended by the of August Act of March 3, 1933, embodied In sectlon $37, Postal Laws and Regulations, print^ on the reverse of this form, to wit; 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are:' Publisher Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, SI Beaver St., Now York 4, N. Y, Editor, George No^ck, SI Beaver St., New York, N. YT'Managing Editor (none) Business Managers' (none). 2. That the owner Is: (If owned-by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately there­ under the-names and; addresses of stookholders owning-or.holding one per cent of more-of -total sunount of stock. If not owned by a -corportion, the - names and addresses of the Individual owners must be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.)' Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, SI Beave'r St., New York 4, N.Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort> gagees, and other sceurlty holders own. Ing or holding I per cent of more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, tf any, contain not only the list of stock, holders and security holders as thep appear upon the books of the company but also. In cases where the stockholder or ' security holder appears upon tha books of the company as trustee or In any' oflier fiduciary relation, the nam* of the person or corporation for whom such trustee Is acting, is given; al^ that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's fuH knowledge and belief as to. the clrcum. stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders wtto do not appear upon the books of tha company as trustees, hold stock and se' curltles In a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant haa no reason to believe that any othar person, assoslatlon, or corporation haa any interest direct or indirect In the said stock, bonds, or- other securities thaa as so stated by him. (Signed) GEORGE NOVICX, Editor Sworn to and subscribed before md this 1st day of October, 1949, ROSE S. ELDRICE, Notary Public. (My c6m4 mission expires March 30, 1950. �TM B ^ E dVJEIt S LJO€ igMS^ :Thzeo Is A Hollow Phrase To By RICHARD ADELL j •V: Wiper, I know what I'm talking about. In all fairness to the Stew.ards I've sailed under, I believe the food they put out is con­ trolled by the Port Steward. It would take up top much space to go into details here, but look at these few samples. When I first went on the Gov­ ernment Camp the ship had just returned from afi eight month trip and there were a lot of crummy old stores aboard. There wefe over 200 pounds of weevil-infested flour, 14 cases of practically rotten eggs—very noticeable to the nostrils. The Steward told me, "The Health :Department inspector has condeemed this flour and I'd like to throw it overboard with a lot of other stuff, but I've got to wait until the Poi-t Steward says I should." Yet I know for a fact, that these crummy old stores con­ tinued to be used. To the best of my knowledge, they were all used up, too. The point I'm try­ ing -to illustrate is that you could eat this stuff or go hun­ gry—and do nothing about it. On an SIU ship, if such a con­ dition existed, you could call a You can't beat Cities Service' for the way .it treats its seamen.' You work, like I did, for the company fpr eight and a halfj months, break your back trying; to do the job right, never get; drunk, never miss work, do! everything that's asked of you— and what happens? They fire you for what you believe in. I was raised to believe that' freedom of thought, speech, lit­ erature and opinion were my birthright as an American citi^n. I chose to think, read and talk about the many benefits Cities Sei-vice seamen would re­ ceive under an SIU contract. Yet these beliefs of mine were kept RICHARD ADELL pretty much under coVer until i went aboard the SS Govern­ shine the apple so as to be sure ment Camp. of their jobs. Sure, they hate to There, after I let my true do this, but with families to feelings come to light, I got the support, they have to. axe. Despite the company's efforts WHAT SECURITY? to improve the feeding on its That's what happened to me ships as a cover-up for its weak after eight and a half months. I spots, the food they .put out is wonder if this is an example of pretty rough. Having sailed as the job security they brag about galleyman for five and one half giving their men? And the com- months on the SS Paoli, and 16 ,pany probably wonders why the days as galley man on the SS men are so dissatified on their Government Camp before I went ships. Company officials say to them­ selves, "Look at the good wages we give them." Yet, in paying, these "good wages" Cities Seiwice does not By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ It is, interesting to note that, recognize national holidays be­ although the MFOWW and the J. R. Gormley, Baltimore Marine Cooks and Stewards have cause it does not want to pay Agent of the Marine Firemen, previously attacked the SUP overtime for work performed on Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers, many times for having three de­ these days. in an article in the Marine Fire­ partments on a number of West Overtime, when you do get it man, official organ of the Coast outfits' ships, they have —and this is very seldom—is al­ MFOWW, in the issue of Sep­ most always disputed at the dis­ recently gone on record them­ cretion of the department heads. tember 14, published the names selves for the same type of Un­ They always try, and succeed, in of 14 SIU-SUP men with an in­ ion. clipping you out of a couple of direct plea that they be dumped. For instance, only a few weeks The excuse Gormley, incident­ ago, the MFOWW annnounced on hours. This was especially true in the ally an "ex"-commie, used for the West Coast in the future not Stewards Department of the putting the finger on these SIU- only will they attempt to or­ Govvernment Camp, which I SUP men was the result of an ganize the Firemen on unorgan­ know all about. And I am sure organizational job done for the ized companies, but will also or­ these conditions also exist on SUP by a number of SIU-SUP ganize cooks and sailors into the men. all Cities Service ships. MFOWW. Such outrages could never ex­ The MCS also took this same The Alaska Stearnship Comp­ ist on an SlU-contracted ship, aS' any, a newly-formed outfit which action, and is now on record to either the Ship's Delegate or the will run exclusively between the organize into the MCS on the Union Patiolman would settle West Coast and Alaska ports, West Coast firemen and sailors. nil beefs on the spot. This attempt on the part of recently bought their first vessel the Firemen and Cooks to or­ to go into this trade. The ship SCUTTLEBUTT was the MV Asa Lathrop laying ganize -the other two depart­ Then there is the matter of ments comes at a very late date, in the Port of Norfolk, Va. rumors, rumors, rumors. "Who The SUP requested the SIU is getting fired this trip?" "There are going to be some new faces to instruct its membership to attempt to secure jobs in this ,around here." vessel, for the purpose of organ­ It's the same old story everyizing the vessel under the banner By FRANK HOSE time you .arrive at a payoff port. of the SUP and securing a con­ You're always wonderring if it tract. The SIU A&G District did In 1950, the SIU Atlantic and js your turn to get the axe. You what the SUP requested. This was Gulf District will enter negotia­ ijever know just how you stand. done in the same manner as tions for renewals of. its con­ J*ersonally, I think these rumors the SUP had previously helped tracts. These negotiations will are started on purpose so that the SIU in organizing such com­ take place against a different the company can keep the men panies as Isthmian, etc. background from that of 1948, .sweating it out at top speed. As a result of SIU and SUP when our present agreements -But for anyone who needs a men securing jobs on this vessel, were reached. job, and who doesn't, this rumor­ the SUP won an NLRB election A good indication of the cur­ mongering does not help any by a 100 percent vote. rent trend is the situation in the ulcers he may have. All it does . It goes without being said that steel industry, where the giant ,is keep everyone on edge. No- other West Coast unions didn't cotporations li a v e refused to .body knows how he stands, un- like the outcome of this election. meet the steel workers' demand .til he is signed on again, and This applies especially to guys for an employer-financed pen­ even then he is not sure if it is like Gormley, who had been sion system. As a result the men coastwise articles. charged with the responsibility are out on strike. This condition never exists on by the MFOWW to organize the Another example of the em­ .en SIU ship. You never have to black gang of the MV Asa Lath­ ployers' attitude these days worry about your job on a rop for the West Coast Firemen, emerges clearly from the nego­ Union-contracted vessel as long and who couldn't cut the must­ tiations being conducted between .es you do your job. the AFL International Long­ ard. On CS ships you're always Therefore, Gormley, to cover shoremen's Association and the -afraid that some official or qp his own lack of ability, fin­ shippers. Here the union's orig­ -Btooge will not like the way you gered these SIU-SUP men and inal demands were met by a «ct and that you'll be fired has done, and is doing, all he counter proposal from the em­ itherefore. So a lot of guys, either can possibly do t© have these ployers calling for a 13-cent hourly wage cut. bpenly - or on the QT, have -to guys worked over. ' shipboard meeting and get some action. " Oh yes, I don't want to forget some of the excellent working conditions that CS offers on its ships. I sailed as Wiper for the past three trips on the Government Camp. On the last trip they had us vacuum cleaning and paint­ ing the fidley while in the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I went down to the fire room to get more paint, I felt as cool as an iceberg—118 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT SPOT It must have been 145 degrees in the fldley. They usually kept the fldley doors locked. They kept them locked on us the first day. When we asked the Chief Engineer if we could open the doors, he referred us to the Sec­ ond, who said, "Can't open those doors. It fouls up the water level with cool air circulating past the boiler drums." As an after thought, they un­ locked the doors the ne.xt day. They probably figured our health might be impaired under such heat, and t h r e e sick Wipers would probably cost the com­ pany more money than the gain to be had from the boilers by keeping the doors locked. Yeah, Cities Service offers "wonderful conditions." And how is it that a certain Fireman can foul up on three consecutive times in different ports, missing watches on ac­ count of being drunk, and on one occasion causing another Fireman to stand a 20-hour watch? This man got three warn­ ings from the Chief Engineer, but wasn't fired. But eight of the crew were fired without warning, even though we had never fouled up once. We were all supposed -to have been fired for "incompe­ tence." Everyone on the ship knew how we stood about the SIU. That Fireman, by the way, is still aboard the ship. He is liie CTMA organizer. Do you sup­ pose that could have anything to do with him not getting fired? On every Cities Service ship, a notice is posted, saying in ef-" feet, "That every man shall have the right to decide whether he wants a union to represent him or not." Oh yeah! I guess CS officials weren't raised to believe in the same things that the majority of other Americans are. inasmuch as they had previously turned down the SUP's offer to go into a joint organizing cam­ paign to knock over the West Coast tanker companies. Upon their refusal, the SUP went in and organized all tank­ ers in all departments on the West Coast. Since that time, the West Coast Firemen and Cooks have been crying, claiming they had'been "robbed of their juris­ diction." This matter of being "robbed of their jurisdiction" is now set­ tled for all times, inasmuch as they have now gone in for or­ ganizing all across the beard themselves. We, the members of the A&G District, regret very much to see the MFOWW sanction such" a statement as made by their Balt­ imore Agent, Gormley. To this date, we have not had a fight with this outfit. But, if they think for one minute we are go­ ing to sit on our cans, and let a fat punk like Gormley finger our guys to get worked over, then they have another guess coming. If any of our guys do get slapped down Ijecause of Gc.rmley, then we certainly are not going to like it. It is regrettable that characters such as Gormley, who has been labor-faking so long that he can no longer do the job for his membership, has to cover up his own lack of or­ ganizational ability by attempt­ ing to cause a fight between two organizations. If the West Coast Firemen know what they are doing, they will immediately disavow Gorm­ ley "s position of fingering oiir men, or else—if they do not dis­ avow Gormley's position—^then we will know exactly how we stand with the MFOWW. Member Offers New Assessment Method ... In all negotiations between union workers and employers throughout this country today, the employers are taking advan­ tage of two situations to fight the workers. One is the Taft-Hartley law. The other is the surplus of un­ employed people, which the em­ ployers are attempting to use as a wedge to weaken union -de­ mands for improvements, either in wages or conditions. I think, therefore, that we should be financially prepared for any eventuality in the fu­ ture. In the light of the situation facing union negotiators today, I should like to submit a proposal for-the Brothers to comment and to make further suggestions on. The proposal is as follows: 1. That instead of the present method of. assessment, we adopt a two percent annual assessment based on the money earned in a particular year. 2. That 25 percent ox this money be placed in the General Fund, ~and 75 percent in the Strike Fund. In support of this plan, I would like to point out some of its .ad­ vantageous features. Assuming that the average annual wage oi Seafarers is $3,000 and that there are approximately 10,000 jobs, my proposal would bring in about $600,000 annually, whichr is about $400,000 more than our present income from our $18.00 annual assessments. Furtliermorc, my proposition would place the burden on those best able to bear it. The perniitman who works only a few months a year would pay in pro­ portion to his income. An Or­ dinary Seamen and a Messman, for example, would pay less than- -j an Electrician»»Bnd a Bosun, who earn more money. I ask the Brothers to consider rj this proposal and then say \vha(k u they think of it. .y'r. \ �Page Four THE Ore Ships Tie-Up In Baltiinore As Steel Strikers Hoid Fast SEAFARERS LOG Frida^' October 21, 1949 LAST LOOK AT OLD LOOK Elehtiens Held' Mehile's Stage By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By CAL TANNER B \LTIMORE—The steel strike the military ^authority and dis­ MOBILE —"Dead slow" des­ is having its effect on shipping cipline of the Coast Guard and cribes the condition of shipping in this port. At least six Calmar has proven that it is capable of in this port for the past two and Ore ships are lying idle as disciplining men guilty of ship­ weeks. Activity revolved around a result of the shutdown of Beth­ board violations. In this way, a five payoffs, six sign-ons and one lehem steel plants in this area. man gets more just treatment, ship in-transit. How long the strike ^will last but a beef aboard the Beaure­ Payoff vessels were the Alcoa no one seems to know. The Steel gard didn't seem to satisfy some Corsair and Alcoa Cavalier, and Workei-s are determined to hold guys—those that had fouled up, the Waterman company's Iber­ out until they win a pension that is. ville, Kyska, and Wild Ranger. fund, financed solely by the em­ NO LOGS The in-transit ship was thg ployers. A couple of foul-ups on that Greeley Victory, also of Water­ We hope they get what they ship had the good fortune to man. want, for when a man has work­ Signing on were the Stonewall ed the best part of his life for a have a Skipper who didn't log Jackson, Iberville, Kyska, Wild them and put them up before big corporation, he should be en­ Ranger, Waterman, and the Al- ' the Coast Guard, but who was titled to some security in his old coas Corsair and Cavalier. willing to let the Union handle age. As things now stand, most The payoffs were smooth, with outfits give a man his walking the matter. A trial committee j practically no beefs on any of dealt with these men, and they papers after he begins to slow 1 the ships. The Kyska payoff was are the only ones who offered down. But the executives are ' one of the smoothest we have any objections. While the new look is being applied to the Mobile Hall, looked out for, and they manage had in the port in a long time. The point is that the member­ to retire on very comfortable these Brothers try a little relaxation. Next picture of Mobile In addition to being free of ship of this Union has repeated­ pensions paid for by the com­ recreation room will be after alterations eure completed. The i beefs, she carried a heads-up ly gone on record in favor of panies. faces in the picture may be the same, but the room won't be. Union crew. having the CJpast Guard taken GOOD PAYOFFS off the necks of merchant sea­ PROGRESS ON BUILDING Payoffs in the port were pretty men. Although the renovations on good but, as pointed out above? Foul-ups who insist on doing the Mobile Hall have not yet some of the ships tied up, on ac­ as they please, without regard reached the final stages, it won't count of the steel strike. These for the welfare of their ship­ be long before everything is in were the Bethore, Chilore, San- mates, cannot be allowed to first-class shape and ready for tore, Oremar, Feltore, and Cu- jeopardize the well-being of the By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD use. Brother Robert Matthews, bore. entire Union membership. been down in the* Gulf The other payoff ships were It seems that the foul-ups are NEW ORLEANS —Things are week. The men won an increase who has • v. • . i *• .. „ on Union business, took time out the Warrior, Beauregard, Cape the only ones to holler, when rocking along in ship-shape fa- in wages, as well as overtime .u,. Mohican, Steel Vendore, Robin they are finally told that they shion down here in the Crescent raises and improved working to observe the progress of the Hood and Sanford Dole. cannot get away with this stuff. City. Shipping is holding its conditions. The new contracts renovations. , Ships signing on were the War­ Well, we'll be seeing you all own, with as many Brothers also contain a clause for re­ The Mobile Branch is keenly rior, Beauregard, Steel Vendor, next issue. Meanwhile, we hope shipping out as there were regis- opening discussions on wages interested in the AFL Labor's League for Political Education) Sanford Dole and Robin Hood. some good news is in the mak­ tering in the past two weeks. and the manning scale. which is in the process of being The Union has been fighting ing. Steady as she goes, and no Thus, we are maintaining the THANKSGIVING PAY formed here in Mobile. All of for years to free seamen from foul balls. status quo. Several Brothers, who appar­ the Mobile seamen who have Several of the new companies' ently have not forgotten the been in the State for two years • F ships that have been recently Thanksgiving Day party that was are eligible to register and vote brought under SIU contracts by given in the Hall here last year, in the State, city, and county the organizing department paid have been inquiring if there is elections. By JIM DRAWDY off here. Among them were a going to be another such dinner' Men now sailing, who are vet­ Victory Carriers Corporation ship this year, and several of the first- erans, are eligible to register SAVANNAH—Shipping is just those of the Garden City Cab and the Eagle Ocean Transport rate Cooks that are members of without paying back poll taxes. about fair to middlin' here, with Company, as this is the only Company's SS Mother M. L. most of the jobs in the past two union taxi outfit in the city. our Union have already volun- It is very important that people weeks coming from vessels call­ BANG-UP JOB friendly to organized labor be teered their services. CLERKS' BEEF ing in-transit. So here's looking forward to elected. The only way we can The crews on these two ships These in-transit callers, each On the tenth of this month, did a very good job and there a Thanksgiving spread, with all, accomplish this is by registering of which took from one to five the Patrolmen and several mem­ was absolutely no performing the trimmings, here at the Hall and voting for the candidates we men, were the SS William Car- bers of the SIU from this Branch of any kind aboard either one. in the "red-bean city." jknow are friendly to our cause. ruth, Trans-Fuel Corp.; the Hur­ attended a hearing in the Fed­ Nor were any but a few minor ricane and the Chickasaw, Wa­ eral Court Building between the beefs. This was a fine job and terman; the Angelina, Bull, and Retail Clerks International As­ worthy of commendation, espesociation, AFL, and the Leopold the tanker New London. By JEFF MORRISON Everything went smoothly Adler Department Store. The aboard these ships, except for Adler outfit is charged with 29 SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping Loyola Victory, Waterman; Fairan incident on the Carruth in­ violations of the National .Labor continued on the slow side dur­ land, • Waterman; Steel Admiral, volving three men who got into Relations Act. It appears that ing the past two weeks, despite Isthmian; Santa Clara Victory, a fight. They were taken off the the head of the company is plenty worried. cially since it was the fifst trip the fact that eight ships came Isthmian; Alamar, Calmar and ship. There is a good possibility that under SIU contract for both of into port. They were in-transits the Seamar, Calmar. SEE THE "BATTLE" Five of these vessels are inand took replacements. the clerks of the store who were these vessels. 'We now have a 16 mm. sound fired because of union activity The weather in New Orleans These ships were the Purdue tercoastals and one is bound for motion picture projector and will be reinstated with all back has changed again, and the rainy Victory, Waterman; Fairland, the Far East, but all will call we're using it to run off the pay. The membership of the days have taken a backseat for Waterman; Santa Clara Victory, here in-transit. "Battle of Wall Street," which SIU in Savannah has offered its sunshine. If we were as poetical­ Isthmian; Maiden Victory, Wa­ The. crew aboard the Maiden shows the SIU's part in the dra­ assistance to the Retail Clerks ly inclined as' our good Brother terman; Marquette Victory, Isth­ Victory is a happy one. Bosun matic fight of the United Finan­ Union. Frenchy Michelet, we could real­ mian; Penmar, Calmar and the Red Shea is a camera bug and he totes all the standard photo­ cial Employees for better wages We're wishing Seafarers O. E. ly paint a word picture of old Alamar, Calmar. and conditions. graphic gear, from camera to All of these vessels were in Martin and Arthur Sego speedy New Orleans as she is today. Several members have ex­ recovery. They're both in the The Marine Allied Workers, good shape, with the few beefs darkroom equipment. Red shares his hobby with pressed their enthusiasm over Savannah Marine Hospital. the SIU's inland boatmen and being of a routine nature and this picture and said they would We're still having summer marine workers affiliate, signed settled in regular SIU style. his shipmates. And when he goes like to see more of these films weather down here, not a cold two-year contracts with the tug­ Scheduled for arrival here in ashore, he's always carrying his produced by the SlUr day so far. boat operators of this area last the coming two weeks are the camera. He says it helps him Among the men who are with the women. BEACH SIGHTS making eight hours daily at the On the beach here in Friscp Dispatcher's counter these days the past week were F. Gibbons, are Brothers D. Medlock, R. J. Jones, J. B. Davis, and J. T. By BEN LAWSON putes on the Bessemer Victory Among the local lads, there's H. Chadburn, H. Brown, L. Moore. BOSTON—There has been no and they were settled right on John Hunt, who recently got Twile, G. Johnson, J. Kniess, A. Here's a reminder to all crews change in shipping here in the board ship by the Port Agent. himself a new Buick. If you Anderson, T. Foster, J. Delesa, aboard SIU shipS touching Jack­ past two weeks^ and things are The only excitement in this want a thrill ride at plenty miles B. Wigg, S. Drury, W. O'Dea, sonville and Charleston. If you still moving along at a snail's port during the past couple of per hour, contact John. E. Mis- C. Wallace, R. Myrick, R. Frye, need any replacements you pace. weeks was the arrival of the losky is nr-.v on the top of the H. Stivers and H. Hill. should immediately notify the The Bull Run, Petrol Tankers French Liner He de France, shipping list and is raring to go We received a letter from Brother Thomas Foster in- Death Hall here in Savannah. The tele­ Industries, paid off and signed which came in from New York —anyplace. phone number of the Savannah on. In addition, the following ves­ on a courtesy call. She embark­ Our men in the Marine Hospi­ Valley, saying that he had been Branch is 3-1728.^ sels called in-transit: Yorkmar, ed some 700 passengers and then tal this wc"k are Frank Alasa- laid up for a few days on ac.count of a sprained ankle sufr While on reminders, we'd like Calmar; Bessemer Victory, Wa­ left. This was the first time in to urge all Brothers in Savannah terman; Kenyon Victory and a long while that the Beantown vich, Vic I lilazzo, W. Sullivan, fered while hunting. We're won>that, if they use cabs here, they Meredith Victory, Isthmian. has had a liner of this size in R. Bolduc, .A. Kudarauski and dering what he was hunting in Death Valley. "> should make sure they patronize There wer^e a few overtime dis- port. J. Greenbaum. V Shipping In Port New Orleans Keeps Pace With Registrations Savamah Calls Shipping \ In-Transits Hit Frisco Clean Full Weigh Of Shipping Simp Felt By Boston ..-i. " �Friday, October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Fiye LOG The Qualified Candidates For A&G Offices Secretary-Treasurer (One to be elected) Report On Credentials New York Deck Patrolmen (Two to be elected) A PAUL HALL — No. 190: A member of the Seafarers International Union since its beginning. Holds clear­ ances for all strikes. Sailed actively in all areas during late war. First assumed elective office in 1944 as New York Port Agent. Was Director of Isthmian Organizing drive. Was elected Secretary-Trea­ surer in 1947. Has serv­ ed as a member of SIU negotiating com­ mittee during all recent contract talks. Has also served in various ca­ pacities in practically all emergencies and strikes during history of the Union. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers .(Three to be elected) LLOYD A. (Blackie) GARDNER — No. 3697: Has been a member of the Seafarers International Union since its formation. During ^ the war sailed into all combat areas. Holds clearances for all strikes, beefs and or­ ganizational drives of the Union. Served as Dispatcher in the Port of New York. Worked as volunteer Organizer in many drives. Was elected Agent for the Port of Philadelphia for 1948. Did not run for office in 1949. Has served as Headquarters Representative for past year in New York. We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, duly elected at the regular business meeting at Headquarters on October 12, 1949, have examined the credentials of the candidates for^ the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, for the year 1950," and submit the following report: We recommend that the men who are qualified for office be placed on the ballot in alphabetical form under the offices for which they run, and that the ports, following the Headquarters Offices, beginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically as has been done in the past. Letters of acceptance were submitted to the Cre­ dentials Committee for the respective ports, as follows: . John L. Crowley, 42061—Baltimore Deck Patrolman Benjamin Rucker, 39187—Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Ted Thomson, 36236—Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Lawson Rynes, 20870—Tampa Agent Edwin Westphal, 46203—New Orleans Stewards Patrolman These men did not submit the necessary three years' seatime; therefore, the letters are being filed in Head­ quarters Office and these men are hereby disqualified. Letters .of acceptance were also submitted to the Credentials Committee for the respective ports, as follows: Frank Sullivan, 2—New Orleans Deck Department Jack Kelly, 10—Galveston Patrolman Inasmuch as Article Xlll, Section 2, Subsection (e), in the Constitution states that a man must submit four months' discharges for the current year, this Commit­ tee did not accept anything but certified discharges as proof of seatime for the current year, and the above men are hereby disqualified. Joseph Burns, 24933 Roderick Smith, 26893 Lars Hilleretz, 48392 Michael Dellamo, 45123 Fred Barthes, 7449 W. J. Reidy, 6734 Boston Agent LOUIS COFFIN — No. 4526: Transferred into Sea­ farers from AFL Seamen's Union in March, 1939. Par­ ticipated in 1941 Bonus Beef, 1946 General Strike, and Isthmian Strike. Has been Pa­ trolman and Agent in Philadelphia and Jack­ sonville, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer o f the Atlantic and Gulf District. Was elected Deck Patrolman in the Port of New York for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Has clearances for all Union actions of past ten years. Has taken part in negotiating new contracts for SIU. , 4. 4. 4- CHARLES (Cotlon) HAYMOND — No. 98; One of original SIU members. Has been active in organizing. and has held elective and app-ointive positions in the Union. Was el­ ected Jlouston Agent for 1947, but returned to sea when the mem­ bership closed the Branch for reasons of economy. Sailed during the war in all areas. Was active in all SIU strikes since joining the Union. Was elected Jacksonville Agent for 1948; port was closed before he took office. Has since been Headquarters P.epresentative in New York. 4" "41 4« (One to be elected) 4, 4. 4. ROBERT MATTHEWS — No. 154: Joined the SIU when it was first formed. Sailed as Engine and/or Ship's Delegate on many ships. Seryed as Patrolman and Agent in the port of Mobile, and later as Jackson­ ville Agent and San Francisco Agent. Was assigned by the 1946 quarters Representa- -, tive. Served as member of the Negotiating Com" mittee, 1946 and 1947. • ' Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in 1947. Has worked on organizational and educational projects for the Union. Has participated in all SIU strikes and job actions. Is strike clear. New York Engine Patrolmen BEN LAWSON — No. 894: Has been a member of the SIU since 1938. Has taken part actively in all (Two to be elected) strikes and * has aided in the organizing of TEDDY BABKOWSKI — No. 7391: Joined the SIU several steamship com­ in 1941 and sailed during the war to all zones. Served panies. Served as Pa­ as a volunteer Organi­ trolman in Norfolk and zer in the Isthmian was elected as Deck fieet and with tanker I Patrolman in Baltimore companies now under for 1948. Was Chair­ contract to the SIU. man of 1946 Strike Served on the New Committee in Port of York Isthmian Strike Norfolk and held same Committee. Participa­ job during Isthmian ted in the 1941 Strike, Strike in 1946. Was el­ Coos Bay and Shipyard ected Boston Joint Pa­ beefs. In aiding the trolman for 1949. Was shipyard, workers and appointed head of Bos­ 'telephone workers, he ton Branch when Agent was transferred to the West served on the Balti­ Coast and is currently in charge there. more committees. Has held various appointive Union positions and was elected New York lingine 4^ 4. 4, Patrolman for 1948. New York Agent (One to be elected) JOSEPH A. VOLPIAjNr — No. 56: First went to sea JOE ALGINA — No. 1320: Transferred from AFLSU in 1922. Active in organized maritime labor for m^y into the SIU when this organization was formed. Sailed years before joining actively during the the SIU in 1940 in Port war until going to work of New. Orleans. .Served for Union as Organizer. as Engine Patrolman in Has served in various Port of New York from capacities such as New 1943 to 1945. Later York Deck Patrolman served as Special Serv- and Acting Agent. Was ices« representative in elected Agent in the charge of membership Port ofNew York for problems relating to 1948 and 1949. Partici­ Coast Guard, immigra­ pated actively in Long­ tion, unemployment in­ shore and Coos Bay surance and other mat­ beefs, 1946 General ters. Was elected As­ Strike, UFE beef, and sistant Secretary-Trea­ Isthmian Strike., Has surer in 1947. Has a been on Negotiating Committee for past three years. clear record for all past SIU strikes and -beefs. THOMAS J. CLARK — No. 25027: Joined the Sea­ farers International Union in 1943 in the Port of New York. Has an ac­ tive strike record since T ^ ^ then, having participa­ ted in the 1946 General Strike, the Isthmian Strike and other water­ front actions of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Sailed through­ out the war into the war zones of the world. During active sailing days has served as black gang delegate aboard many vessels. Latest ship was the SS St. Augustine Victory, Isthmian. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 21, 1949 VICTOHIO D'INDIA — No. 20875: Became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1941 when he joined in the Port of Boston. Since that date has actively par­ ticipated in all beefs, strikes and organiza­ tional drives of the Union, holding clear­ ances for all strikes. Was elected by his shipmates to serve as ^ black gang delegate on , many occasions. Sailed throughout late war, hitting several batt^^ zones. Latest ship was the SS Bret Harte, Wa­ terman, where he served as Deck'Engineer. t 4. 4. FREDDIE STEWART •— No. 4935: Was a volunteer Baltimore Deck Patrolman JAMES PURCELL—No. 7802: Has been going to sea Organizer for the Seafarers International Union from since 1919, and has been a Union member the entire its beginning. Partici­ (One to be elected) time. Joined the SIU in pated in all major 1942, and sailed into R. E. DICKEY — J^o. 652: Has belonged to Seafarers strikes — Bonus, Isth­ all zones during the International Union since its formation. Was Deck mian, '46 General — Patrolman in Baltimore recent war. Has parti­ and other actions of from 1938 to 1942, when ' ~ cipated in all strikes, the Union. Led direct given leave of absence beefs and organization­ action to secure milk, al campaigns of the provisions and decent out. Returned 1?o job in J ' Union since joining. shipboard conditions for June, 1943. Was dele­ Served as. Engine Pa­ seamen. Was New York gate to first SIU Con- ^ , trolman in New York Stewards Patrolman in vention and helped to . during 1946, 1947, 1948 1947, and Joint Patrol­ draw up the present - ^ and 1949. In past years man in Port of New Constitution. Took ac- >5 has sat in on Engine York in 1948 and 1949. Department n e g i otiative part in all SIU , Assisted in the draw­ tions and clarifications strikes in/ Union's his- ' ' ing up of many of the and has helped write tory, and has a clear Union's past agreements. SIU contracts. record. Last ran for 44. 4. Union office in 1948 / 4" 4* 4* CHARLES SCOFIELD — No. 21538: Became a mem­ election for Deck Pa­ Philadelphia Agent ber of the SlU in 1941 in the Port of Norfolk. Served trolman in Port of Baltimore. (One to be elected) as an active Seafarer 4. 4. 4. * throughout the war, STEVE CARDULLO — No. 24599: Has been an CARL (Red) GIBBS — No.- 2341: A charter member hitting most of the active participant in all SIU strikes and beefs since of the Union, and a veteran of the Union's early job actions, strikes and combat zones. Aboard joining the organiza­ ship has been elected tion. Served as Marcus beefs. Has clearances engine delegate and Hook Agent until that for all beefs, major and ship's delegate many port was closed. Has al­ minor, in Union's histimes by crewmembers. so served as Patrolman tory. Has had activity Has clearances for all in Philadelphia and as as an Organizer, ship I' strikes and beefs of West Coast Represen­ and shoreside, in the ~ ' Union since time of tative. Is presently Isthmian campaign and • - joining. During 1946 serving as Headquar­ Great Lakes Drive. Has General Strike served ters Representative in served as a delegate to f'' ' on Savannah Strike New Yprk. During the International conven- i f ' Committee. Recently war sailed into all tion. Elected Joint Pa- 1 served as Chief Elec­ zones of action. Holds trolman for 1948 and| trician aboard the Southstar, South Atlantic -Steam­ clearances for all Un­ Deck Patrolman for I ship Co. ion waterfront actions. 1949 in Port of New Actively participated in York. 44" 4successful .organizing and striking of Isthmian SS 4 4 4 New York Stewards Patrolmen Company in 1945-47. LEON (Blondie) JOHNSON — No. 108: Was one of (Two to be elected) ' 4. 4. t the first seamen to join the newly-formed SIU in JAMES SHEEHAN—No. 306: A member of the SIU 1939. Took part in the RAY GONZALES—No. 174: Joined the SIU in 1940, since its formation in 1938; saw service as an Prgan- P&O Strike, Bonus transferring from the ILA tugboat branch. Has parti­ izer for the Union in Strike, anti-commie cipated in all strikes the Gulf Area during t Longshore beef and since date of joining. 1938 and 1939. Was " other major actions of..| Sailed throughout .the elected to Union office the SIU, holding strike war as Chief Steward. in 1944 and has been clearances from each. Elected Stewards Pa­ re-elected t o various Was Agent in Port Ar­ trolman for the year Union posts-since: thur during the 1946 of 1946 and has been Deck Patrolman for General Strike. Has re-elected each year New York in 1947 and served as Patrolman since. Has participated 1948, and Philadelphia il| in New Orleans, Gal­ in negotiations on Agent for 1949. Began veston, New York and Stewards D e p artment sailing in, 1924 and . , Norfolk. Was elected clauses of contracts. shipped as AB and Bo- ' ' Patrolman in Galveston Was Area Commander sun since then, holding ' in 1947. Elected Deck in 1946 General Strike down shipboard dele- 4^ Patrolman for Baltimore in last year's election. Sailed ill and Wall Street Strike. gate jobs. Holds clear­ during the war.. Chairman of Food and ances for strikes and actions of SIU for past ten years. 4 4 4 Housing Committee during Isthmian Strike. Active -4. "4 4 in Canada during recent CSU-SIU beef of 1949. Baltimore Engine Patrolman These pictures ami biographical sketches ef the guaiified candidates are printed tor your information and benefit, in order to acquaint you more fully with the men who will he ymm imion representutives for the year of 1950. Read these carefully before you vote^ so that your hullot will he based on the fullest possible information. \ 4* 4* 4* HOWARD GUINIER—No. 478: Came into Union at its beginning. Was Organizer for the SIU from 1938 ito 1941. Represented the Union * before the Na­ tional Defense Media­ tion Board contract dispute in Washington, D.C., in 1941, Chair­ man Headquarters Branch Bonus Strike Committee, and Chair­ man New York Branch Food and Housing Committee during 1946 General Strike. Secur-' ed 3000 berths for members during the action. Stewards Pa­ trolman in New York during 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949. Baltimore Agent (One to be elected) 4 4 4 WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ—No. 26445: Helped organ­ ize the SIU in the Gulf area in 1939. Was wounded five times and crippled. Went back to sea in 1942, after being laid up for, more than two years. Active during Isthmian Drive and Isthmian Strike. Also directed activities fof Port of Baltimore dur­ ing Genera] Strike of 1946. Elected Agent in Port of Baltimore for 1947, ,1948 and 1949. Has clear record for all SIU actions and strikes. (One to be elected) AL STANSBURY — No. 4683: A member of the Sea­ farers International Union, A&G District, since its in­ ception in 1939. Joined in the Port of Balti­ - ' ' • more. Has taken active ' ' 'gfraiQii part in all actions of the Union both strike and organizational. Sail­ ed during the war into - most active war zones. Has served the SIU in various appointive ca­ pacities. At present Dispatcher for the Port of Baltimore. Aboard ship served, in. many capa­ cities • in the engine room. Also served the crew often as black gang delegate. �Friday/ October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS L O CT Page Seven Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Savannah Agent Mobile Joint Patrolmen (One to be elected) (One to be elected) (Two to be elected) JOHN (Hoggie) HATGIMISIOS—No. 23434: Worked as organizer for the AFL Restaurant Workers in Phila­ delphia,-^nd also help­ ed the U. S. Army Dredges before going to sea. Joined the SIU in 1942 and sailed throughout the war. During the 1946 gen­ eral Strike was active in Baltimore set-up. Was active in organiz­ ing Isthmian ships in Baltimore and Phila­ delphia. Participated in Isthmian Strike. Was elected Stewards Pa­ trolman for Baltimore for 1948. At present is acting Patrolman in Baltimore. ERNEST M. BRYANT — No. 25806: Since joining the Union has participated in all beefs and actions, notably the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian Strike. Holds clearances for all major SIU ac­ tions and has aided the organization in various organizational capaci­ ties. Has served m tem­ porary official positions in the Ports of Jackson­ ville and Savannah. Saw service aboard ship during the war. Latest trip was as Steward aboard the Afoundria, Waterman Steamship Company. ROBERT J. JORDAN — No. 71: Has sailed since 1938, always in the Engine Department. Was appointed Organizer for Isthmian ships and tugs in the Gulf area in Septem­ ber, 1945. Appointed j ^ Engine Patrolman in Port of Mobile in Feb\ ruary, 1946, and also ' acted as Dispatcher and Organizer. Elected En­ gine Patrolman for the ^ . Port of Mobile for 1947 hf and reelected for 1948. ' Has been active in all ^ « strikes and is strike s , ^ clear. Was elected to \ ^ Joint Patrolman post in Mobile for 1949. llll! JGEORGE F. HAZEN — No. 4075: Known to most JIMMIE DRAWDY—No. 28523: Joined the SIU in 1943. Seafarers as Frank Hazen. A member of the SIU Sailed actively during the wai' . until coming ashore since its inception, to work as SIU official in the Port of New I..' . transferring over from York. Was then sent to the AFL Seamen's Un­ Wilmington as West ion in 1939. Since that Coast Representative. time has participated When West Coast office in all beefs and organi­ closed, went back to zational drives of the sea until e,lecte,d as Union. Holds strike Joint Patrolman for clearances. During 1946 New York in 1946; in was acting Stewards 1947 was elected EnDepartment Patrolman , gine Patrolman. Took under Ray White, then part in 1946 General Agent in Norfolk. Sail­ . Strike, Coos Bay and ed during the war and Isthmian beefs. Was saw action in many of elected Engine Patrol­ the war zones. Recent- man for 1949; was later transferred to Savannah as ly served as Steward aboard the SS The Cabins, Agent by Headcjflarters. Mathiasen Tankers, Incorporated. ISiB mill / i- W. J. (Red) MORRIS — No. 264: Has sailed .since^ 1939. In March 1945, was appointed Acting Agent in, Port of Jacksonville. Was later assigned first ; to New York, then to •" , Norfolk as Patrolman. , Was also Acting Agent in Charleston until that ||ii| Branch closed in Feb- ; , ruary 1947. Went back ?, to sea until appointed Patrolman in Port of ? Mobile on September 1, 1947. Was elected Deck Patrolman ' f o r Port of Mobile for 1948 [ and Mobile Joint Pa- > trolman for 1949. Is strike clear for all Union beef and actions. 4 NT y-v * T » '\T M1V * I-. 3-4-5. New Orleans Agent Tamfia Agent Norfolk Agent (One to be elected) (One to be elected) D. E. (Casey) JONES — No. 116: A member of the SIU since its formation; active in waterfront campaigns of Union. A veteran of 1946 General Strike, during which he servfed part-time as cbpirinan of the Strike Com­ mittee in the Port of Norfolk. .Served as Pa­ trolman in the Port of Norfolk during 1944 and 1945. Prior to that he sailed to various war zones. Served as a vol­ unteer Organizer in the Isthmian fleet, helping to bring that company into the SIU. Has since done organizational work in other companies now under SIU flag. RAY WHITE — No. 57: Transferred into the farers International Union in 1938 from the AFL men's Union. Helped organize the P&O Line. Was Patrolman in the Port of New York for six months, and served as Norfolk Agent for three years. Bas serv­ ed as Tampa Agent for past year. Was active in Isthmian Drive and Strike. Has a clear rec­ ord for all Union beefs. Prior to election as Tampa Agent last year served as Headquarters Representative, enter­ ing negotiations in Deck Department matters. EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD — No. 203: Was one of the SIU's original members. Active in P&O Strike and other early actions in : Union's formative years. I Appointed by Director of Oiganization to di•5 rect field work for i Isthmian campaign. AlJ so participated in Great :/j Lakes drive. Director • :j of waterfront activities f; in New York during 1946 General Strike. W a s appointed New Orleans Agent in sum­ mer of 1947 by mem­ bership action. Elected New Orleans .A.gent for 1948 a nd 1949. Sailed all through war. Is strike clear. 4. 5. 5- New Orleans Deck Patrolman Mobile Agent (One to be elected) BEN REES — No. 95: Joined the SIU in 1938. Appointed Patrolman for Port of Norfolk in June, 1945. CAL TANNER — No. 44: Has been a member of the SIU since it was granted a charter by the AFL. Dur-Served until elected ing the war was an Joint Patrolman for Iliiiiii active seaman, seeing that port for 1947, Reelected to post for 1948. ' ' { > service in most combat Appointed Agent for zones. Was active in Port of Norfolk in the Isthmian Drive, March, 1948. In charge both as ship and shoreof stewpot and publi­ side Organizer. Was el­ city for Norfolk Strike - • ' ected Agent in Port of liiiii Mobile for 1947, 1948 Committee in 1946 Gen- ~ eral Strike. Active for and 1949. Participated Strike Committee in .. , in various organization­ Isthmian Strike. Also al campaigns of Union active in UFE Strike. the Gulf area. Was Wiiiiii in Organized crews and active in all beefs of signed contract with the SIU .and holds Virginia Ferries Corporation this year. strike clearances. w (One to be elected) . (One to be elected) L. S. (Johnny) JOHNSTON — No. 53: Joined the Union in December 1938, before that being a member' of other AFL seamen's unions. Has an active record for all strikes and beefs in which SIU has been involved since 1938: 1946 General Strike. Isthmian Strike liiiii among those actively i entered in. Shipped to all areas during the war. Was Assistant Dis­ patcher and Joint Pa­ trolman for Port of New York in 1945 and 1946. Elected New Or­ leans Deck Patrolman for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Has also assisted in organiza­ tional work of the Union. • ) Dec. 31 �Page Eight EDDIE METROS — No. 299: Has sailed on deck of various vessels for the past twenty years, often serving as deck and ship's delegate. Has ; participated in all SIU ' strikes when in port and holds clearances , j for these actions. Has taken active part in all shipboard meetings, serving often as chair­ man or recording sec­ retary. Sailed during „ the war and entered i most combat zones. In • ' . ^ ^ recent months was AB , ~ ^ aboard the Seatrain New Orleans and Del Santos. 4. 4. 1, New Orleans Engine Patrolman THE SEAFARERS LOQ These are the Branches of the Atlantic and Gulf District, where you can cast your vote for the officers who represent you in 1950. 14 North Gay St. Baltimore ... 276 State St. Boston. 308V^2 —23rd St. Galveston . Mobile 1 South Lawrence St. New Orleans. 523 Bienville St. New York ... 51 Beaver St. Norfolk . . .127-129 Bank St. Philadelphia.. 337 Market St. San Francisco 85 Third St. Savannah... . 2 Abercorn St. Seattle 86 Seneca St. Tampa 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Wilmington, Calif 227^2 Avalon Blvd. (One to be elected) Galveston Agent C. J. (Buck) STEPHENS — No. 76: Joined the SIU (One to be elected) in December 1938. Was active in 1939 Isthmian Strike, 1939 Bonus Strike, 1946. KEITH ALSOP — No. 7311: Has about fifteen years General Strike and 1947 of sea service, most of it spent in Engine Department. Sailed during the war Isthmian Strike. Has "<, "• •••"..- -Ji to various combat zones served the A&G Dis­ trict in different capa­ of the world. Has been cities, ranging from Port Agent in Charles­ Dispatcher to Agent in ton and Galveston. In addition, has been Pa­ Port of New Orleans. trolman in New York, Shipped to all areas New Orleans and Nor­ during the war. Cofolk. Was on the Gen­ chairman of UFE Strike eral Strike Committee Committee in New Or­ for the Port of Nor­ leans. Holds clearances folk in 1946, and was for all Union strikes chairman of the Isth­ and actions. Elected mian Strike Commit­ New Orleans Engine tee for the Port of Patrolman for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Galveston. Has been ^ 44. 4. Galveston Agent since 1948. New Orleans Stewards Patrolman 4 4 4 (One to be elected) .RAY W. SWEENEY — N.o. 20: Joined the SIU in ADOLFO CAPOTE — No. 86: Has served aboard November 1938, in Mobile, and has taken part in all scores of ships, always in Stewards Department. Has strikes since the Union started. Was Patrolman had ten years experi­ in Mobile in 1941, Pa­ ence in the Stewards trolman in New York Department. Participa­ in 1942 arid 1943. Was ted actively in all SIU elected Agent for Gal­ strikes and beefs, also veston in 1944; was at aided in the organiza­ sea in 1945. In 1946 and tional campaigns waged 1947 served as Patrol­ by the SIU. Atoard man foi* the Port of ship has served as dele­ Galveston. Since then gate, also as chairman has • been sailing. At and recording secretary present is a crewmem­ in shipboard meetings. , ' I ber of the Jefferson Has a strike clear rec- , ^ City Victory. ord. During the war sailed into war zones. , ; 4 4 4. Sailed several months Galveston Patrolman this year aboard the Seatrain New Orleans. 4 4. (One to be elected) A. W. GOWDER — No. 36884: Became a member of CHARLES ALLEN — No. 21795: Has been going to the Seafarers International Union, A&G District, in sea off and on for twenty years. Stopped going to 1944 in the Port of sea in 1934 to help or­ Savannah. Since then ganize Local 515, of the has been active in all Steelworkers, Shipmen's Union beefs, strikes Branch, in Baltimore. and organizational cam­ Returned to sea when paigns, among them the war began and has the Isthmian drive and sailed since. Since be­ Strike, the 1946 Gener­ coming a member of al Strike. Has served the Seafarers Interna­ on numerous shoreside tional Union, has taken Branch committees. Has part in practically all also "Served as dele­ of the Union's strike, gate, chiiirman and re­ beef and organization­ cording secretary al campaigns. His last aboard many SIU ves­ two ships, Avhere he sels. At present is a served as AB, are the crewmember of the SS Trinity, Carras, Inc. SS John Hansen and the Jefferson City Victory, the 4. 4 4 last recently organized. HERMAN TROXCLAIR — No. 6743: Joined the Sea­ farers International Union, A&G District, on March 12, 1941, and has been an active member since that date, partaking in all strikes, beefs and organizational cam­ paigns of the Union. Holds clearances for all strikes. During the late war sailed in near­ ly all combat areas. Has always sailed Stewards Department. Was elected Stewards Department Patrolman for New Orleans for 1948,and re-elected for 1949. Friday, October 21, 1949 F. HOLCOMBE No. 151: Joined the Seafarers In­ ternational Union in December of ,1938. Has a clear record of all strikes ^ since, including the Isthmian Strike and the . 1946 General Strike. ^ ' Was active during the J war, sailing into most - f of the war zones. Has f served on various ships ' ' as ship or departmental " delegate. Has also serv" ' I ed -as chairman and ~ " ? recording secretary. ' - % Sails deck department. ^ Latest ship: the Antinous,' where he was AB. • .' PERCIVAL L. SHAUGER — No. 48325: Joined the Union in 1945 in New York. Sailed aboard an Isth­ mian ship in drive, earning Union book for organizational work. Stood picket duty in the anti-commie Long­ shore beef in New York and, during the General Strike, worked in the galley in the New York Hall. Was HIHH. aboard the SS Trinity, Carras, when she was organized, and is now a member of the SS Carriers ship, which he helped crew when she was being organized. Is strike clear. C. M. TANNEHILL No. 25922: Was ship's Organizer: during the Isthmian Drive, during which time he spent eighteen months on Isthmian ships. Also worked as shoreside Organizer in Ports of New York, Mobile and New Orleans. Partici­ pated in many beefs, including the 1945-. Longshore beef, tire' Coos Bay beef, 1946: General Strike and' Isthmian Strike. Hasassisted in contract ne-; gotiations. Was elected: Boston Joint Patrolman: ' . , for 1948. Currently aid­ ing in Cities Service organizing drive. JAMES L. TUCKER — No. 2209: Has been going to sea since 1932, most of the time in the Deck Depart-^ ment. Acting Patrol­ man in Port of Norfolk from October, 1943 through January 15, 1944, when he resigned to go back to sea. Ap­ pointed in June, 1944, to go to Charleston, < S.C., to open Branch there. Later was as­ signed to Mobile to act as Agent. Was relieved by newly elected Ag­ ent in February, 1946, and went back to sea. Holds strike clearances for all actions of the Union. , Here b the cempkte dope en the election for Atlantic and Gulf District officials: Place: Any branch of the A&G District Date: from Novemher 1 To Decemher 31. Who: AH memhers m �Friday, October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON —Chairman, Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary, R. Wilbum, 37739; Beading Clerk, J. Raniera, 50272. y Minutes of previous meetings in all Branches read and accept­ ed. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report and Headquarters' i-eport to the membership approv­ ed. Agent reported on shipping and Dispatcher gave shipping figures for the past two weeks; both reports being approved. Re­ solution setting forth Union's allout campaign to remove Coast Guard from jurisdiction over seamen, was read and motion carried to concur in it. Also read was resolution announcing elec­ tive offices that will appear on ballot in forthcoming Union elec­ tions. A motion carried to accept this resolution. Meeting adjourn­ ed at 7:40 P.M. 4, t 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Jack Parker. 27693; Recording Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; Beading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. Coast Guard. Under Good and Welfare, Agent expressed his ap­ preciation for the cooperation all hands had given in keeping the Hail clean. Also for the good of the Union, it was pointed out that men on ships hitting the Port of Seattle should avoid the Mahoney beef, and that if any of these disgruntled characters come around with their smear and disruptive literature they should be told in no uncertain terms to hit the road. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM, with 28 bookmen present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman, J. Algina, 1320; Recording Secre­ tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk, C. Tannehill, 25922. Agent Tanner, will confer with Alabama state authorities in an effort to win a better deal for seamen in that state. Hall re­ ported on the organizing ^ctories of the SlU-affiliated Marine Allied Workers in the New Castle Ferries, of Philadel^ihia, and the Virginia Ferry Company. He said that at the moment there were no indications of a strike by the ILA and MMP, both of which had extended their con­ tract talks for another 30 days. A SIU repr^entative will 'be maintained in Puerto Rico to " protect the interests of the Un­ ion there, the Secretary-Treas­ urer said. Motion carried to ac­ cept Secretary-Treasurer's report. Motion carried to open nomin­ ations for credentials committee, • as per constitution; two men to be elected from each depart­ ment. Nominated were R. Mart­ inez, W. C. Grosvenor, W. Thorn­ ton, M. F. Dellano, W. J. Reidy, Stewards; L. R. White, Fred Barthes, L. Hillertz, Engine; Joe Burns, Robert High, Charles Pal­ mer, Roderick Smith, C. S. Loades, Deck. Elected were Brothers Reidy, Dellano, Barthes, Hillertz, Burns and Smith. Mo­ tion by Guild carried that man be assigned every meeting night to stamp shipping cards up to 7:30 PM. 4 4 4 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, C. I. Cooper; Reading Clerk, James Sheehan, 316. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ap­ proved. Port Agent discussed shipping, which he described as fair. A communication from Radio Station WFDR war referI'ed to the auditing committee. Secretary-Treasurer Hall, in his Headquarters' report, told of his attendance at the convention of the American Federation of La­ bor in St. Paul, Minn., where he presented the SIU's stand on the Coast Guard, and sought the aid of the AFL in the fight to remove seamen from the jur­ isdiction of the military body. He also reported that Asst. Secretai*y-Treasurer Robert Mat­ thews was in the Gulf area at­ tending to Union matters, among which was the problem of un­ employment insurance for sea­ men. Matthews, with Mobile Minutes of other port meetings read and approved. Agent dis­ cussed shipping which had been fair during the past two weeks. Motion carried to concur in Headquarters' resolution on forthcoming election for officers to serve Union in 1950. Motion carried to concur in resolution setting forth Union's position on Coast Guard, and signalling for all-out fight to have its super­ visory powers over seam.en trans­ ferred to the Dep^tment of Commerce. Secretary-Treasurers financial report and Headquart­ ers' report to the membership read and accepted. Excuses were referred to the Dispatcher. Charges read and trial commit­ tee elected. One minute of si­ lence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8 PM. AftG Shaping From Sept 28 To Ott 12 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. Boston. New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast 5 117 24 13 •102 22 GRAND TOTAL.. 405 REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 17 83 24 SHIPPED DECK 35 302 70 77 52 20 10 12 9 26 82 24 14 73 33 22 74 230 151 59 2 98 37 34 2 10 7 23 76 10 18 343 301 1,049 317 (No Figures Received) 37 12 9 30 71 75 25 few ships that hit port in-transit each took from one to five men and they accounted for the num­ ber of men shipped d .:j-ing the pa.st two weeks. Motion carried to excuse Brothers McCranie and J. B. Davis from meetings as they were on official Union busi­ ness in Jacksonville. Motion car­ ried to concur in Headquarter's resolution condemning Coast Guard and calling for its re­ moval from authority over sea­ men. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, with 105 members present. 4. 4> 4' BOSTON — Chairman, S. Bayne, 13; Recording Secretary, M. Norris, 5725; Reading Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. 26 9 4 / Bessemer Victory, Wacosta, Fairilse, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Run­ ner and Alcoa Corsair. He also reported that the dispute on the Greeley Victory had been settled to the satisfaction of the men involved. The Agent said that he and Assistant Secretary-Trea­ surer Robert Matthews were go­ ing to Montgomery to meet with the Director of Unemployment Insurance and other state au­ thorities to see if adjustments could be made in the present set-up, so that seamen may be able to get benefits which are rightfully theirs. Agent Tanner concluded his report by explain­ ing the need for interest in the political field within the ranks of organized labor to help elect candidates with a pro-labor view­ point. He said that the Interna­ tional, along with the other AFL internationals, had formed the AFL Labor League for Pohtical Education, for this purpose. At this point, the Agent turned the floor over to Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Matthews who elabo­ rated further on the subject. Mo­ tion carried to accept the resolu­ tion concerning the annual SIU elections. Motion also carried to accept the Headquarters' resolu­ tion announcing the Union's in­ tensification of its fight to drive the Coast Guard out of the mer­ chant marine, 'by returning its functions over civilian seamen to the Department of Commerce. Headquarters' reports read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM, with .356 members present. 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording Secretary, P. M. Robertson; Reading Clerk, W. Shea. 43186. Charges read against member, and motion carried to instruct all ports not to ship him until he appeal's before trial commit­ tee in this port. Minutes of pre­ vious meetings read and accept­ ed. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report read and approved. Port Agent announced that, al­ though shipping had fallen off, it was just about holding its own Other Branches' minutes of in relation to the amount of previous meetings read and ac­ members registered. There were cepted, except for motion to non­ nine sign-ons, nine payoffs and concur with Galveston New Bus­ about 20 ships in-transit during iness. Agent discussed shipping the past two weeks, he said. The in this port. Dispatcher gave Alcoa Runner is undergoing re­ shipping figures for past two pairs and, if she is completed weeks. Headquarter's report to in time, her old crew will get the membership read and ap­ their jobs back. The Agent said that the Mother M.L. came in proved. Motion carried to ex­ here after her first trip as an cuse Brother F. Burns, P. King, SIU ship, and that the crew was J. Hunt and A. Collello from the to be commended for doing a meeting. After one minute of hangup job. The* ship is now silence in memory of departed awaiting orders and may sail by Brothers, meeting adjourned at the end of the week. The Agent 7:40 PM with 148 members pres­ also spoke against the reported ent. 4> 4 4 agreements made between Elec­ NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben tricians and Engineers regarding "overtime. He warned that any Rees, 95; Recording Secretary. such practice, if ti*ue, was not in J. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading accordance with the agreement Clerk, C. Moser, 36392. and might react to the disadvan­ Mr. Morrison of the local So­ tage of the parties involved. Pa­ cial Security Administration Field trolmen reported on the various Office spoke to the membership beefs, sign-ons, etc., with a minor on the subject of unemployment beef pending on the Del Valle. insurance. Branch minutes of Resolution on the Coast Guard, Norfolk and other ports read Which the Union is seeking to and appi'oved. Headquarters' re­ have removed from authority port to the membership read and over merchant seamen, was read accepted. Agent discussed the Minutes of previous meetings end carried after motion was plight of shipping in this port, in all ports read and approved. made to concur in it. Trial com­ and Dispatcher read the ship­ Agent reported that shipping had mittee reported its ruling in ping figures. Brother John "W. been slow for the past two weeks. cases of two members with Igilebeck, Book No. 50744, took Although eight ships were in charges against them. Committee the Union Oath of Obligation. port, they were in-transits and recommended that Robert E. Al­ Motion carried to excuse the few replacements -were called len, Book'TJo. 38443, who is over following Brothers from the for. The prospects for the next bne year in arrears, be allowed meeting: John R. Hudgins, G. two weeks are not too bright, to register and ship as he has Daniels and F. E. Taylor. One he said. Several factors are re­ shown ample proof that l\e is minute of silence in memory of sponsible for this situation, he not at fault in being in arrears. departed Union Brothers. Meet­ pointed out, among them the After short discussion on forth­ foreign flag transfers. But the coming elections, rfieeting ad­ ing adjourned at 8:10 PM, with greatest factor is the policy of 73 members present. journed at 8:25 PM, with280 several of the commie-dominated 4 4 4 bookmembers present. MOBILE — Chairman, D. L. Pacific coast waterfront unions 4, 4, t ParkM, 160; Recording Secre­ in setting their sights for long SAVANNAH — Chairman, Jim tary, E. D. Moyd, 10829; Reading strikes with political purposes in Brawdy, 28423; Recording Sec­ Clerk, Robert A. h^thews, 154. mind. Dispatcher made his re­ port. Secretary-Treasurer's and retary, L. E. Hodges, 255; Read­ Minutes of previous meetings Headquarters' reports read and ing Clerk, Ernest D. Sims, 48971. in Mobile and other Branches accepted. Motion carried to ac­ Previous meetings' minutes and read and approved. Port Agent cept Headquarters Reinstatement Secretary - Treasurer's financial spoke on the prospects of ship­ Committee's report. Brothers T. report read and approved, as ping for the coming two weeks E, Foster, J. Otto and F. W. well as Headquarter's report to and said tlTat the following ships Schmidiel, exq^used from meet­ the membership. Agent reported were due in the Port of Mobile: ing. Motion carried to concur in that shipping was very quiet. A Monarch of the Sea, Chickasaw, Headquarters' resolution on SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED 2 73 34 39 1 7 6 22 77 10 24 7 61 36 28 3 3 8 22 107 17 14 11 232 107 101 6 20 21 67 260 37 56 295 306 918 Shipping Stiii Fair in New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Shipping was fair in this port during the past tvvo weeks, despite the adverse effects of the steel and coal strikes on conditions in general. New York numbered among its payoffs the following ships: Kathryn, Frances, Ann Marie, Puerto Rico, Cornelia, Elizabeth and Evelyn, Bull; Steel Rover, Meredith Victory, Isthmian; Bessemer Victory, Claiborne, Waterman: Calmar, Yorkmar, Calmar; Irenestar and Evistar, Triton; Colabee, .American Ha­ waiian; Mankato Victory, Vic­ tory Carriers; Algonquin Vic­ tory, St. Lawrence Navigation; The Cabins, Mathiasen; Southstar, South Atlantic and the Seatrain New York. Sign-ons took place aboard the Bull Line ships, the Steel Rov­ er, Evistar, Colabee, Yorkmar, Mankato Victory, Algonquin Vic­ tory^ The Cabins, Southstar and the Be.ssemer Victory. All vessels paying off and signing on were in good shape, thanks to the fact that they were crewed by a good bunch of men. An occasional gashound popped up, but was taken care of without harming the efficient functioning of any of the ves­ sels. GOOD CREWS We'd like to remind the men that they should take good care bf their Union books. Some fel­ lows have lost as many as three books in the space of a few years. These guys might take a lesson from some of the original mem» bers of the Union who are still carrying the first book issued to them. The Union membership book is one of th5 most important items in a Seafarer's working gear and Should be guarded as such. A little care in this mat* ter will save a lot of headache^ and time later on. �' • V jPi^e Xen S£ 4^ 4n£JR S t^ G Sounds As Though The Lads Found Home On The Ranger ^44a.n Qfm»t 2i. fSiS FAICA MEN ENGAGE IN SOME SHORESIDE YAKA'TA-YAKA'TA Tp the Editor: We're not trying -to put our Union in the household appliance We are on the last lap of a business but in these days of very short and pleasant cruise. sudden switches in flags and Down in the islands we had boneyard tie-ups, we're making good weather and the usual sure that no finks have the com­ amount of fun — such as the forts of a washer at our expense. ports' we visited had to offer. So the washing machine became We stopped for a few hours Union property by unanimous at Paraniaribo, and after leaving vote at a shipboard meeting. In ihere called at Paranam, where case the ship is switched or -tiedwe took on a partial load of up, the washer goes to the near­ bauxite. Having a good and cap­ est Union Hall. It's an idea all able Bosun, Sam Marinello and delegates on ships having ma­ Peck Department, that was soon chines should check into. taken care of, and an SIU ship This little atory -of a pleassmt tliat is always a clean ship em­ cruise can be a lesson to those erged in the sun once more. who form cliques aboard ship. We all know that on any ship We have on here -real SIU co­ the Stewards Department plays operation and team work. The an important part in keeping up habits of team work and co­ morale. We have an efficient operation which are the basis of "jShqrt GitCMit" Lumpkin Cse^ed At left) points opt something amusing to his shipmates Steward, C. F. Aycock, who does leadership, are acquired chiefly .and the wsitreases a.t .a .Houston fdvern. Othen in photo ate: left to -right. Bosun Sjoberg just that. Our menus are always through group activities. This is (behind .Lumpkin). John Walker, Bobbie Jordan, Slim Barnett, Taylor and Lonnie Lonski. ;good. Our Chief Cook, J. Barker, aound SIU policy. And it is the is one of the best I've ev^ reason we on the Ranger are sailed with. practicing and living a real Brotherhood of the Sea. SIZZLING, TOO Steaks are to order on this So as my Brothers on the beach «hip. The food is well prepared. are getting lean aroimd the flip­ Barker knows his stuff. Now pers, I will fasten my bag with To fhe Editor: draw your own conclusions as one of which was taken in the Manila Bar in Houston, during •girls, don't get excited. He's very a zipper—and over the gangway The Brothers who passed up a to his former occupation. This is a harddrinking, but happy moments. much married to a wonderful goes a one-tripper. job on this scow, the rSS Yaka, W. H. N. Incidentally boys, "Red Lea(T' ^ttle lady. in Baltimore last August sure hardworking crew and it won't SS Alcoa Ranger Anderson is back in circulation. tolerate any performing aboard Baker Roy M. Ayei'S is also migsed a good job. Bractically He is now Skipper of the Jean ship, as one of the ABs found tops in his line. His qakes, pies all of the officers, from Captain LaFitte. out. He never turned to when and bread are superb. By the The LQ^ WiR Bejitiain Hans Hansen, on down are wellJerry (Lonnie) Lonski way. Ship's Delegate Daniel Clif- In the Becar Familj; liked by the crew, and can be we secured for sea and even SS Yaka missed a couple of his wheel iqrd is no longer a Yankee, he's classified ps good Joes. watches. He was warned repeat­ strictly rebel. We're going to To the Editor: Chief Mate "Catfish" jKenopke Jceep him in the Gulf. He even is an ex-^SIU man and I, believe edly but to no avail, and when eats corn bread now without I would like to make a re­ he knows the agreement word the Mate fired him he said the quest. I hope it is possible for scratching his throat. for word. He's strictly on the crew' was against him. He does­ n't know how close he came to To you boys who are wonder- you to send the LOG to my level with us. being brought up on charges. ving where John Buckley, Esq., fiancee, who is soon -to become This is the first C-2 I've been There's only one thing wropg .is, the rffan with the butterfly my wife. oh that only has three mates, a net doesn't have him. He is eat­ When she visits my home, she Chief, Third and Junior Third. with these Far East runs—every ing and singing his way home always reads the LOG. She likes' What happens "to the Second time you turn around, someone its colorful stories, its demo­ takes a swipe at you with a on the Ranger. cratic style and free expression. Mate? Why he's referred to as needle. We gof nine shots and a We have a real good bunch of the "second maid." In fact, he . UNPOPULAR SONG men in all departments. There Therefore, I would like her to acts like a frustrated old maid. vaccination so far.- It was the By "POP MARTIN are no cliques aboard and the receive it at her home regularly. I've heard it rumored that he- first time I didn't ask for a Stephan Becar Brotherhood of the Sea is prac­ was a door-to-door salesman be­ I don't see meat ticed here, not just preached. (Ed. Note: The LOG is happy fore going to sea, though he In the stews any more; Last trip, the boys had a table to place Brother Becar's fi­ claims he's a retired Navy man. What good is gravy top muster and put a washing ancee on the LOG mailing We have a bell rigged up ,frpm If the beef's in the store? machine aboard. ..All feel they .list. Don't forget, .to let .us the bridge to the crew's pantry, I eat some spuds. got their money's worth out of Jcnow when the wedding bells for the standby. The Mate will In their jackets, I mean; it on the first trip in use. ring out.) ring on the slight^t pretext. So If I get coffee There ain't any cream. Fun? Yeah, But Don't Try Any Funny Work On The Yaka, Warns The Hardworking Crew They're Eager For Bulletins On Beav^; Men Marvel At Speedy Overseas Service Tp Ihs Editor: tion of the Bulletin here, where it had been forwarded from The first thing I want to write Aden. Thanks a million. about is the receiving of the Bulletin. We have received sev­ Til try to give you a little eral copies of this news sheet dope on our condition here. Apd they sure hit the bull's eye RAN AGROUND as a publication which lets us We ran aground here .23 days "Seafarers know what's going on ago" at 3:53 AM- No one knows at home and in the "Union. who, if any one, is to blame. ' The next thing I want to com­ About four days later the SS mend you on is this: our next Steel Rover tried to pull us off, port of call was supposed to but this didn't work. have been Belawan Deli, Suma­ A week ago a salvage tug tra, But due to Isthmian effi­ showed up from Bombay. They ciency we are now on the shore rigged their tacklg and gave -a of this barren island of Jabal, try at refloating us. But again, Zuquar, instead of at Belawan no good. They then ordered a Deli; What I want to bring out 1,000-ton coastal steamer, which is that , even though we're ashore has since arrived and is now $&!e, someone is on the ball. Be^ just about loaded. When she's cause we received the last edi­ finished, another 500-ton job, which is standing by, will take her turn at unloading us. Our shower water on this tub is so hot -that one has to duck in and out unless he wants to get scalded. And the weather is Responsible for .Ihe excellent just as hot. The Chief Mate has the watch over the side witlv bhow aboard the Yaka are hammers working on a chipping^ Steward Bill Chandler (left) assignment. No rest, J .guess. A- and Baker Roosevelt Brown. lot of the boys are aU broken out with septic heat rash, doublq, when I "was told do get the tempers on heye are -atill a shot. '— rcopl. . ..r The S t e*w a r d Department, So, again, thanks for the Bul­ bended by .fBiUvChapdler is doing letins. a swell jcb the chow situa­ Anionio Bchiavone tion, .and :all hands have com­ SS Beaver ^Viotory ; pliments rfor jBaker Rposevelt (Ejd. Jfote: And Numks to' -Brown rfor his -rolls and doughYPU. Brother .Schiavoiie; ior -nute that >appear; foequently at the jnews ithe B«avpr Vie- eoj^e ttme. En.glosed .are a tfew pietvires. fory-i) When on the beach, I don't feed so damn well; Pound after pound goes, I'm skinny as hell. In times like these. Ghosts don't walk as before; 1 can't build stews if I don't see meat any' more. OLD ^SAILOR'S AMBITION By "POP MARTIN When I'm working on the deckff I do the best .1 can; It's a great disadvantage To he a sailorman. :I'd like to dell the Mate off 'WheiT ho's on the rgm. But I have to gripe, real low. Or he as silent as a clam. Wish 1 was a bivalve, I'd teU hfan, '^Go to helL" Back right up, pull~ the hatflk And.closje my:little shell. �^Fri(Uy. Octobar 21« }M9 TH E SE AF ARERS Paga Eleven LOC Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings . CAROLYN. July 17 — Snow. Chairman; F. J. Hall, Secretary. Deck Delegate reported that one of the men missed ship in Rouen. Only disputed overtime was in Black Gang. Requested that side dishes be supplied for crew messhall. Suggested that fans be taken ashore and repaired. Also that a couple of spares be pro­ cured. A suggestion that letter be drawn up for Patrolmen con­ cerning man _who missed ship. Change in sailing schedule was the cause, and erew felt he wasn't guilty. S, S, 4 GREELEY VICTORY. July 31 — W. O. Turner. Chairman; L. N. Stricklin. Secretary. L. H. Pentecost elected Ship's Delegate. Motion carried that recreation room be cleaned by all three de­ partments, times to be set by Ship's Delegate. Discussion on ship's stores. Decision on ' Fire­ man who missed ship in Tampa to be reported to Patrolman. Each department is to turn beefs over to its delegate before re­ porting to Ship's Delegate. To have two meetings each trip, one after leaving Mobile, and one before the ship arrives in New Orleans. Repair list to be posted on bulletin board. Mobile (port of origin) and Seat­ tle. Motion by Conroy carried to give vote of appreciation and confidence to Seattle Agent Mc­ Kay for able manner in which he handled payoff. A large num­ ber took part in discussion on proper SIU way of leaying ship for new crew and conduct at payoff. 4 4 4 ANTINOUS. Oct. 2—E. Higdon. Chairman; M. C. Gaddy. Secre­ tary. Motion by E. R. Smith that Ship's Delegate get clarification on time off in port, also clarifi­ cation about missing ship in port where we do not have a Branch and catching it in another port. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion on proper precedure to be followed in dealing with licensed personnel: Sug­ gested by Lopez that members see department, delegates, who in turn will see the department head. guests brought aboard should be fed after crew has eaten. One minute of silent prayer in mem­ ory of Brothers lost at sea. 4. » 4 AMES VICTORY. Aug. 14— C. Simmons. Chairman; D. Jones. Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ cepted. Brother Webber elected Ship's Delegate to succeed Jones, who resigned. Motions carried: Chief Engineer be asked to re­ pair dringing fountain in engine room; that Steward move gear from recreation room and have :t cleaned. BR volunteered to keep rec room clean for rest of trip. Ship's Delegate is to 4 4 4 collect department repair lists SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. and present them to the Cap­ Aug. IS—Robert Adams. Chair­ tain. man; John Bourg. Secretary. No 4 4 4 beefs in the departments. Ship's STEEL RECORDER. Aug. 22 Delegate reported that repair —Laurence D. Cook. Chairman; list had been taken care of in Stanley Golowski. Secretary. New Orleans. Also that due to Ship's Delegate reported all in insurance company requirements, good order; Deck—penalty meal passageway lights cannot be hours disputed; Engine—Delayed blacked out any more. He re­ sailing time disputed at Columported that one man missed the bo; Stewards—Dispute on how ship in New Orleans and another to divide passenger and extra had been put off for misconduct. meal money. Motions cari-ied: 4 4 4 That Ship's Delegate see that SOUTHLAND. Aug. 31—Alex each man has a receipt for his Jones, Chairman; F. Chamberdraws and slopchest: That Pa­ layne. Secretary. Delegates re­ trolmen check stores and slop- ported everything okay in their chest before next voyage. Under departments. Delegates were to Education, there was discussion serve as committee to purchase on how to become a good Union new washing' machine out of member. Also discussed was the ship's fund. Leo Weeks volun­ new overseas news bulletins, teered to act as . treasurer till which was acclaimed as a good next meeting. Ship's Delegate idea. welcomed Engineers to meeting SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, July 12 — Gautreau, Chairman; A. Capote. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ gate McKay said that company had agreed to put irmerspring mattresses aboard and that he had instructed Steward to accept nothing else. Deck Delegate Newberry reported that some overtime was pending. Engine Delegate Rnbinson reported no beefs. Stewards Delegate Eklund qlso reported on his department, which had no beefs. Motion by Alphonse that Chief Cook be on behalf of all members of allowed to clean galley stove at A&G District. Chairman outlin­ least once a week. Brother Timed history and growth of SIU ongue expressed his appreciation and spoke on recent granting of for the consideration given him charter to BME in response to while in the hospital in Havana. demands from Engineers. Men were instructed not To leave 4 4 4 cots out on deck. ALCOA PIONEER. Aug. 20— 4. 4. i Red Sully. Chsurman; Bill Hay, MEREDITH VICTORY. Aug. Secretary. Delegates reported no 22—Joseph Mucia. Chairman; E, beefs. Charlie Moore elected C. Eaton. Secretary. No beefs in Ship's Delegate by acclamation. any of the departments, except 4 4 4 After discussion on need for OREMAR, Aug. 28—Eugene for few hours disputed overtime fan in recreation room. Chief in Stewards. Everyone is in favor Senff. Chairman; Ted Thompson. Electrician said he would have of the bulletins being sent from Secretary. No beefs of any kind one fixed up and installed. Bill headquarters to all ships. In re­ to report. Motion carried to al­ Story suggested that Deck and sponse to request for more fresh low non-members to attend vegetables in port. Steward said meeting. Other motions carried: Engine Departments alternate in .Engine Department to take care cleaning of laundry, and Stew­ that they had been ordered. of laundry room. Deck to be ards to take care of recreation responsible for Lounge and room. Chairman Sully recom­ Stewards to take care of pantry. mended that DM look into all Steward Department given vote minor repairs. !j£. of thanks for good feeding. Mem­ bers putting feet on chairs,, sit­ 4 4 4 TAINARON. July 10 — W. T. ting on tables, or leaving coffee Dalton. Chairman; Richard Zu- cups on deck or in lounge to be brod. Secretary. Ship's Delegate fined one dollar and proceeds to spoke to Captain about the mats go to men in hospitals. 4 4 4 riNI. Aug. 24—Jack Long. which men had voted on at pre­ 4 4 4 AFOUNDRIA. Aug. 21—W. C. Chairman; L. Gooch. Secretary. vious meeting. Captain said mats would be obtained if possible.. McCuistion, Chairman; D. W. Steward and Chief Cook report­ He also will try to get fresh Conroy. Secretary. Motion by ed they had taken inventory as vegetables and fruits in season Weaver, seconded by Roy Pierce, requested at last meeting and and will cooperate wifh men that crew leaving ship in Port­ that they have requistioned within reason. Sliip's Delegate land Ore., stand criticized for enough supplies to carry us from also said that Captain would leaving quarters in disorderly Honolulu to Japan and back to give a draw before the ship condition and for failing to co­ Panama. Suggested that laimdry docksi No beefs in the depart­ operate with Port Agent. Am- be taken care of in Honolulu. ments. Men were informed that mended by O'Sullivan calling for Steward stated that he would sick man's room was to be clean­ coiomittee to draft .letter re­ issue linen piece for piece, in ed every day and his dishes steri­ garding these actions and that accordance with procedure rec­ lized. Men agreed that any copies be sent to Headquarters,- ommended in agreement. CUT and RUN By HANK The Brooklyn Dodgers lost the World Series. England and other countries devalued their bloody pounds. The steel strike is gradually affecting shipping and this town of New York is getting chilled for the winter. There's not much of newsy items about the Brothers so here goes with what we have for this issue... One of the friends of Brother Art Walsh, the Baltimore shipperouter, writes in to 'say that Brother Walsh sailed into that port sporting a ring on a portside finger... Brother Harold Laurvik of Kansas writes to say he's taking a little vacation. Take it easy, oldtimer, and you're logged for the good old LOG to keep you informed of what's going on in the SIU... A vote of thanks to Bill Champlin. He wants it to be known that he's definitely not a homesteader for any ship... Warren Callahan is in town and so is his brother. Buddy, after mucho New Orleans shipping ... Over there in the Persian Gulf area are two seamen's clubs which receive bundles of LOGS. That's in the port of Ras Tanura, Arabia, and in the port of Abadan, Iran. Any Brothers know if they have been picking up any LOGS from these places? 4 4 4 The Black Swan Tavern in Cork. Ireland, is now on the mailing list for a bundle of LOGS... Percy Boyer. that New Orleans humorist, sailed into town after a voyage on the Steel Advocate. Percy's latest yam about Brother Moon Kouns of New Orleans is about an overcoat. Ask Percy to tell you the yarn—as only he knows how...Chuck Allen, the oldtimer. sailed into New York from a voyage on the Jefferson City Victory... Brother Cornelia Presclars. who just finished some hospitalization, has been nominated as being one of the best Bosuns in the SIU. He's been sailing the Robin Sherwood for a long time, we're informed, and is now anchored down in Baltimore waiting for a scow... Brother Cyril Loades made the Deck Maintenance job for the Southsteir. Speaking of the Southstar—we have a story about a hat. One of the crewmembers owns one of those world-famous Itcilian-made fedoras called "Borsalino," bought in Trieste for five dollars. In Turkey the Brother was caught in a heavy rain with his "Borsalino." But the next morning he says you would never have thought the hat had ever got soaked. Here in the States this imported hat sells for more than thirty dollars. Well, "hat's off" to the "Borsalino" hats. 4 4 4 The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes cf the following Brothers—Thomas Wadsworth of Pennsylvania, Seward Cantrell of Georgia, James Maxey of South Carolina, Eugene Wood of Pennsylvania, Carl Pierce of Florida, Harry Dismuke of Georgia, Michael Kicko of Pennsylvania, Allen Bullard cf Georgia, CarroU Rollins of Virginia, William Smith of Florida, J. S. Capp of Texas, John Bednar of New Jersey, John Velasco of Florida, Palle Gylov of New Jersey... Brother Timmy McCarthy sailed into our town recently wearing that familiar smile... Frank Brown is in town... Brother Ray Queen sailecTon the Steel Ad­ miral, we're informed. Brother John Crowley also grabbed a job on her... Brother Tony Zalewski recently sailed into town after a tanker trip. 4 4 4 One of Ihe Brothers who came in from some tankersailing says his ship has been receiving those overseas Bulletins which the SIU air-mails to all ships throughout the world. He said it sure was a good idea although some articles were too brief... Brothers, hold those shipboard meetings. Keep those ships clean and the jobs running in ship-shape SIU style... For the benefit of the Brothers aboard ships we would like to urge them to check as to whether every ship has the following important booklets so that they are read and under­ stood by all hands. These particular booklets are called "Food for Thought" and "Shipping Guide for Seafarers." �•'•• • • Page Twelve^ THE SEAFARERS^ LOC Fridajr, October 21, iMf ] Official Ballot For "V Official Ballot For Election Of 1950 Officers Seafarers International. Union of North America ATLANTIC & GULF WSTMCT 1949- ELECTION OF OFHCERS FOR 1950 VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 1949 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In order to vote for a ccmdidate, mca-k a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein your vote for such office will be invalid. YOU MAY WRITE THE NAJffi OF ANY MEMBER WHOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE BLANK SPACE PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE UNDER EACH OFHCE. ' ^ Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot. Ballots marked with lead pencil will not be counted. MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. SECRETARY-TREASURER PHILADELPHIA AGENT Vote for One Vofe for One MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Paul Hall. No. 190 • A. Steve Cardullo. No. 24599 m Q Jim Sheehcm, No. 306 ^ • Robert Jordan. No. 71 • Wm. (Red) Morris, No. 264 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURERS Vote for Tfiree • Lloyd A. Gardner. No. 3697 • Robert Matthews. No. 154 BALTIMORE AGENT Vote for One NEW ORLEANS AGENT • W. (Curly) Rentz, No. 26445 Vote for One • J. H. Volpian. No. 56 m BOSTON AGENT Vote for One BALTIMORE DECK PATROLMAN ' • Earl (Bull) Sheppard/No. 203 Vote for One • R. E. <Rex) Dickey, No. 652 NEW ORLEANS DECK PATROLMAN • Carl (Red) Gibbs. No. 2341 Vote for One • L. (Blondie) Johnson, No. 108 • L. (Johnny) Johnston, No. 53 • Ben Lawson. No. 894 NEW YORK AGENT • Eddie Metros, No. 299 BAI.TIMORE ENGINE PATROLMAN kVMMfor One MPI NEW ORLEANS ENGINE PATROLMAN; Vote for One |1 • Joe Algina. No. ^oU If 1 BALTIMORE STEWARDS PATROLMAN • C. J. (Buck) Stephens. No. 76 Vote for One NEW YORK DECK PATROLMAN Vote for Two Louis Goffin, No. 4526 • J. (Hoggie) Hatgimisios. No. 23434 ' • Geo. F. Hazen. No. 4075 NEW ORLEANSSTEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for One ^ • Chos. G. Haymond, No. 98 NEW YORK ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for Two Q Adolfo Capote, No. 66 NORFOLK AGENT • A. W. (Andy) Gowder, No. 36884 Vote for One Herman Troxclair, No. 6743 • D. E. CCaseyi Jones. No. 116 • Ben Rees, No. 95 . • Teddy Babkowski. No. 7391' • Thos. J. Clark. No. 25027 • Victorio DTndia. No. 20875 • James Purcell. No. 7802 • Chas. Scofield. No. 21536 NEW YORK STEWARDS PATROLMAN • Ray Gonzales. No. 174 Vote for One Vote for One • TAMPA AGENT • Keith Alsop, No. 7311 • Ray Sweeney, No. 20 GALVESTON JOINT PATROLMAN" Vote for One • Vote for One • Ray White. No. 57 • • Chos. Allen, No. 21795 H • F. Holcombe,.No.T51 • Howard Guinier. No. 478 MOBILE AGENT • Freddie Stewart. No. 4935 Vote for One m I x:-. SAVANNAH AGENT • E. M. Bryant, No. 25806 • Jimmie Drawdy, No. 28523 H ^ Vote for Two GALVESTON AGENT • Cal Tanner, No. 44 • C • Percival L. Shauger, No. 48325 • C. M. TannehiU, No. 25922 » • James L. Tucker, No. 2209 O .V , i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 21, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 29 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: 47 CANDIDATES ARE QUALIFIED FOR A&G POSTS STORM, MINE HIT SIU SHIPS; ONE MAN LOST AFL VOTES TO JOIN SIU FIGHT ON COAST GUARD THE MEMBERSHIP VOTES THE WAR AREA BONUS 'FREE SPEECH' IS A HOLLOW PHRASE TO CS MFOW AGENT FINGERS SIU-SUP MEN FOR DUMPING MEMBER OFFERS NEW ASSESSMENT METHOD ORE SHIPS TIE-UP IN BALTIMORE AS STEEL STRIKERS HOLD FAST ELECTIONS HOLD MOBILE'S STAGE SHIPPING IN PORT NEW ORLEANS KEEPS PACE WITH REGISTRATIONS SAVANNAH CALLS SHIPPING 'FAIR' IN-TRANSITS HIT FRISCO CLEAN FULL WEIGH OF SHIPPING SLUMP FELT BY BOSTON THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES SHIPPING STILL FAIR IN NEW YORK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/21/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9351d1fd20cf64738fe49b41f4304fb2.PDF 6704bc2d0b7f55050394981220f78b80 PDF Text Text } I SEAFARERS INTENSIFIES FIGHT ON CG CONTROL OVER SEAMEN The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District has fired i the opening gun in an intensified campaign to oust the Coast Guard from control over merchant sea­ men. Charging that the present military set-up { deprives seafaring civilians of access to due process of law, the Union is demanding that jurisdiction over seamen be returned to the Department of Commerce. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA The Union's position, and plans for the all-out fight on the Coast Guard, were set forth in a No. 28 NEW YOHK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7. 1949 VOL. XI 50% Of Anns Aid To Go On USShips *resolution adopted unani­ mously at the Headquarter* meeting on Sept. 28. In stepping up its drive to have the Bureau of Marine In­ spection and Navigation trans­ ferred from the Coast Guard to the Department of Commerce, the Union is seeking to enlist the support of the American Federation of Labor and its af­ filiated unions. The bid for AFII aid will be made at its conven­ tion in St. Paul, Minn,, this week. The A&G District resolution underscores the fact that the US merchant marine is a "civi­ lian institution" and has been manned by civilians throughout its history. The A&G District's opposition to the arbitrary police powers held by the Coast Guard under the present set-up is based on a long string of abuses and in­ justices' piled on civilian seamen by the military body. Motivated by a traditional bias against civilians, the Coast Guard has deprived many seamen of their right to continue to make their living at sea in procedures which the Union has termed "railroading." Long ago, the SIU branded the Coast Guard's hearing units as •kangaroo courts." With the {Continued on Page 5) For the second time this year the SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict has successfully campaigned to protect the employment of American seamen and ships in transporting foreign aid cargoes. Last week Congress passed the arms aid bill, including the amendment pushed by the SIU which guarantees that 50 percent of the military supplies shipped to non-communist nations will go on American vessels, njanned by American seamen. Earlier this year, the battle waged by the SIU and other maritime organizations resulted in the passage of a law requir­ ing EGA Administrator Paul Hoffman to send at least 50 "per­ cent of Marshall Plan goods on American flag ships. CONGRESS TOLD The A&G District touched off its fight in favor of the use of In photo above, taken recently in the House Office Building in Washington, SIU Interna­ American ships when Secretarytional Representative Albert Bernstein (left) discusses Union's stand on legislative matters af­ Treasurer Paul Hall informed fecting seamen with Congressmen from New York. With Bernstein, from left to right are. Con­ members of Congress that the "critical condition of the United gressmen Abraham^ Multer, Walter A. Lynch, John J. Rooney, and Joseph M. Pomarlen, execu­ States merchant marine" made tive secretary. Trade Union Council of the Uberal Party. the guarantee imperative. Unless such a provision were incorporated into the bill, the US merchant fleet would continue to dwindle, Hall warned. The A&G District Headquar­ ters then dispatched Internation­ al Representative Albert Bern­ A suit brought against the cern itself with the motives of were members of the defendant stein to Washington to apprise Atlantic and Gulf District of the the union or the propriety of Seafarers International Union of the lawmakers of the dire em­ Seafarers International Union by the action taken, and will not North America, Atlantic and ployment situation faced by 29 former permitmen was dis­ interfere in the internal affairs Gulf District, A.F.ofL., and that American seamen, and of the missed last week by Supreme of the union on behalf of per­ they were illegally expelled dangers created by neglect of Court referee Isidor Wasservogel. sons who admittedly never held therefrom. They seek an injunc­ the domestic shipping industry. The 29 men claimed that they membership books in the or­ tion to restrain defendant from Bernstein succeeded in invok­ had been illegally expelled from ganization. interfering with their rights and ing the aid of a number of Con­ the Union, and sought damages "Nothing in the record war­ privileges as members, from gressmen, all of whom expressed and an injunction.; rants the conclusion that the communicating the fact of their grave concern over the decline The SIU countered with the union's officers or members act­ expulsion and ineligibility to of the US fleet and the conse­ assertion that these men were ed with fraudulent intent or in employment as members of the quent loss of employment oppor­ "never bookmembers but merely bad faith in withdrawing permit unu,n, and to compel a restora­ tunities for American seamen. permit holders" and thus were cards from plaintiffs. Under these tion of their evidences of mem­ not entitled to full rights. SEAMEN'S RIGHTS circumstances, their claim for bership, as well as $250,000 dam­ damages may not be sustained." ages. Defendant contends that EVIDENCE CLEAR The Union's International Rep­ plaintiffs were never book mem­ resentative also elaborated on Mr. Wasservogel's decision The Union was represented by bers of the union, but merely attorneys Benjamin Sterling and the A&G District's demand that said in part; "permit-holders," and, as such, seamen's rights be protected in "The evidence clearly indicates Cy Miller. are not entitled to the rights and the proposed revision of the Fed­ that plaintiffs were merely per­ The full text of the decision privileges granted to book mem­ eral Employes Compensation Act Congressman Louis Heller of mit holders in the union and as follows: bers. (HR-3191). such were granted the privilege Brooklyn looks over bound SUPREME COURT — SPECIAL PRIMARY ISSUE As a result of the Union's of working on union-affiliated TERM, PART X. copies of the SEAFARERS stand, amendments have been ships only in the event that no The primary issue raised by By made in the proposed law which LOG to gel the seamen's point book members were available the pleadings concerns the status HON. ISIDOR WASSERVOGEL, will preserve all the rights now of view. Photo was taken last for employment. In accepting the of the'plaintiffs in the defend­ Official Referee enjoyed by seamen . under ad­ week, when Congressman Hel­ permits, plaintiffs voluntarily ac­ ant union. miralty law and other statutes. ler visited A&G District Head­ cepted their qualified employ­ Neri et al, v. Hall, as treas­ The evidence clearly indicates ment of temporary union sanc­ urer of the Seafarers Interna­ that plaintiffs were merely per­ As originally offered, the re­ quarters as part of his effort tional Union of North America, tion. vised federal compensation law mit-holders in the defendant "In the absence of any allega­ Atlantic and Gulf District—This would permit seamen working to obtain a complete under­ union, and, as such, were granton govemment-owned ships to be standing of problems con­ tions and proof of malice or con­ is an action brought by twentyspiracy, the court may not con­ nine plaintiffs, who allege they (Contmuei on Page 5) fronting maxitime labor. (Conthttud OH Psge } ) Court Throws Out $250,000 Damage Suit Of 29 Former Permitmen Against Union �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 7. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 'Wall Street Unionism' The communist propaganda producing organs are showing signs of sterility. With their influence in the trade union movement dwindling day by day, these unionwreckers have had to dig into the mothballs for smear labels. And the best they have 'been able to come up with is that broken down, monotonous cry of "Wall Street." Only this time it is not the capitalists they are calling "Wall Street." Nope, this time it's the "Wall Street unions." "Wall Street unions," by the way, are the organiza­ tions that don't like commies and who do something about it. Genuine trade-unionists call these organizations noncommie, or anti-commie, unions. Oddly enough, the only trade unions that are obtain­ ing greater security and economic protection for their members are the non-commie unions, or the so-called "Wall Street unions," to use the commie lingo. Take the United Mine Workers, where commies are regarded as more obnoxious than coal gas. The miners were the first large union to win a broad pension and Welfare set-up — paid for by the employers. And they won it the hard way. The Steel Workers union which has declared war on the commies and is expected to try to. boot Harry Bridges out of the CIO very ^oon, has just called a strike against Big Steel to win employer-financed pensions. The Hospital Patients Steel Workers, according to the commies, are a "Wall When entering the hospital Street union." notify the delegates by post­ The giant United Auto Workers Union, which re­ card, giving your name and cently cleaned its house of commies, has just forced the the number of your ward. [powerful Ford Motor Company into granting companyMimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the paid pensions to its workers. Not bad, for a "Wall Street Social Service desk. lunion" that, until the house-cleaning, was almost bankupted and destroyed by communists. L. G. LARONDE And the International Ladies Garment Workers Union D. H. BRUNIE bas pioneered in establishing welfare benefits for its halfE. G. SENFF [nillion members. And the commies call the ILGWU a M. P. LAMELA These are She Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, J. KOVISH 'Wall Street union" from 'way back. The story is the same in maritime, where the commies as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging G. A. CARROLL heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by A. L. MASTERS ave kept up an unsuccessful campaign to pin the "Wall writing them. F. J. DUKSMEYER treet" label on the AFL waterfront unions whose wage STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL R. SMITH W. C. HALL itandards and working conditions are tops. M. LUKSO STEFAN TRZCINSKI W. CURRIER ' D. lATE R. C. REED One of the principal targets of the commie smear J. F. GAMBLICH H. ALI j. LOCKLER rtists has been the SIU, which has continually led the MICHAEL J. LUCAS H. G. PEEK, Jr. H. E. BONEWALD VAj in winning top wages and conditions, and whose SAVANNAH^ HOSPITAL M.BRYANT LARRY MOORE ttainments were especially pronounced during the period WM. PIETERS J. C. POWELL J. O'MALLEY ' pv^hen the commies were in complete control of the NMU, JOE HERNANDEZ O. F. MARTIN A. Mc,\RTHUR W. L. SMITH P. VANDEREIK ind could only get wage increases by yelling "me-too," W. J. REIDY W. W. ALLRED T. M. SAUVE WILLIAM ROACH fter the SIU had led the way. T. BEAMS X % % This is the same SIU which fought for ithe war R. GRALICKI BOSTON HOSPITAL L. COLBURN W. E. COUTANT )onus — and hit the bricks to do so — while the commies ANDREW AHLSTROM FRANK ALASAVICH R. L. McCOMBS vere busy making "no strike" pledges to the shipowners. FRED VYKRUTA VIC MILAZZO A. SYLVERA BOB FISHER J. E. TASSIN Hiis is the same SIU which was the first union to rush M. N. PETERSON W. SULLIVAN J. A. ROTHERMEL, bll-out to support the Wall Street white collar workers M. KENNEDY •R. BOLDUC M. LOPEZ ROYAL HARGRAVES •when they pulled the pin in the world's financial capital, G. MIHALOPOULOUS land whose anti-commie members tangled with police and J. c. MCCARTHY SAN FRANCISCO HOSP. V; LAWRENCE M. ARMANDO 1brokers alike. DUSTY MEEKS F. JACOBSON H. MORTON T. ISAKSEN O. HOWELL The commies are hollering "Wall Street unions," bet i J. KEENAN A. BANKSTON Icause the workers have called their bluff and pyt them NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL H. FASAKERLEY % ^ % Ion the run. The present line smacks of self-consciousness. J. DENNIS R. GUTHRIE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL I The commies never won anything for the workers be- L. LANG R. AHEARN LONNIE TICKEL F. LANDRY Icause they never fought for economic gains. Commie- C. ELLARD SAM DRURY A. TANSKI W. L. MELLON XXX jled beefs have always been political, designed to create L. WILIS MOBILE HOSPITAL R. W. BELL C. FOWLER chaos and insecurity among workers for the benefit of J. CURTIS J. CISECKI C. LOWE the international communist movement. MIKE LEOUSIS W. L. AKINS J. B. ALLRED I The "Wall Street" tag is especially funny coming H. L. HOWARD W. V. CONNORS R. PITT from the Kremlin stooges. We'll bet even Stalin doesn't P. ROBERTS T. GALVIN E. LYNCY R. LONG P. G. DAUGHERTY believe it. R. L. TOLER Men Now b The Mnrbie Hes/utak �J'riday, Ocldbdr 7. Id49 THE SEAFARERS LOG A36 Resolution On Coast Guard WHEREAS: The United States merchant marine is a civilian institution which has, ever since the inception of the American merchant marine, been operated and manned by civilian merchant seamen, and WHEREAS: The United States Congress on June 26, 1884, established a law which created the United States Shipping Commissioner, whose duties were to protect the American seamen when signing ship's Articles with the employers, and whose other duties were to interpret the shipping articles in the event of a dispute between the Master and the seamen, and to protect the American seamen against any abuse from the ship­ owners; and further to protect the seamen against the- crimping and shanghaiing which were prevalent in the industry at that time; and further to penalize the sea­ men in the event they broke any maritime laws, and WHEREAS: When Congress established the United States Shipping Commissioner, it p^ced that bureau under the control of the Department of Commerce, and WHEREAS: The American merchant seamen ever since then have beery under the juris­ diction of the Department of Commerce up to and including February 28, 1942, when President Roosevelt issued ^n executive order transferring the functions of the Bur­ eau of Marine Inspection and Navigation and all other functions of the Secretary of Commerce pertaining to shipping, including the United States Shipping Commissioner, his office and functions, from the Department of Commerce to the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, to be exercised by him under the direction and sup­ ervision of the Secretary of the Navy, and WHEREAS: This was done by the President only as a wartime measure, and on Decem­ ber 29, 1945 he issued another executive order directing the return of the Coast Guard to the Treasury Department in accordance with the policy of returning the nation to peacetime status, and WHEREAS: This should also have immediately transferred the Bureau of Marine Inspec­ tion and Navigation, together with the functions of the Secretary of Commerce per­ taining to shipping, and the United States Shipping Commissioner and his office and functions, from the Coast Guard back to the Department of Commerce where it be­ longed and has belonged throughout the history of the American merchant marine, and WHEREAS: On May 16, 1946, President Truman under the power of the Reorganization Act of 1945 recommended, under Plan No. 3, Section No, 1, that all functions and duties of the United States Shipping Commissioner be transferred permanently un­ der the control of the United States Coast Guard, over the vigorous objections of all American merchant seamen who at that time were not given an opportunity to ap­ pear before Congress to state their views against this move of placing civilian sailors under the control of a semi-military organization such as the United States Coast Guard, and 29 Former Permitmen Lose Suit Against SlU (Continued from Page 1) ed the privilege of working on union-affiliated ships only in the event that no book members were available for employment. The official shipping rules of the defendant union, (section 35, subdivisions B and C) make this distinction between permit-hold­ ers and book members evident. The payments which plaintiffs were required to make to obtain and keep the permits issued to them by the defendant do not entitle them to the benefits en­ joyed by book members. It is unreasonable to assume that plaintiffs, many of whom have worked in affiliation with the defendant union as permit-hold­ ers for several years, were not aware of the rights and privil­ eges granted to book members, as opposed to their own rights and privileges as permit-holders. The court does not doubt that plaintiffs have been hurt by the defendant's withdrawal of their permit cards. In the absence of any allegations and proof of malice or conspiracy, the court may not concern itself with the motives of the defendant or-the propriety of the action taken and will not interfere in the internal affairs of the union on behalf of persons who admitted­ ly never held membership books in the organization (Murphy et al., V. Higgins et al., 12 N. Y. S., 2d, 913, affirmed 23 N.Y.S., 2nd, 552). CAN'T SUSTAIN ARGUMENT Plaintiffs contend that, as the union's constitution and by-laws provide only for probationary and book membership, their af­ filiation with the union must necessarily fall within one of these categories. This argument cannot be sustained. The present WHEREAS: Since the control of the United States Shipping Commissioner's Office, its system was necessitated by the functions and duties under the law dealing with the American Seamen were trans­ recent world conflict and the growing need of manpower in ferred to the United States Coast Guard, the American seamen have found them­ selves up against an impossible situation, wherein they are forced to deal with a bureau which is biased against civilians to begin with, and which has through its action shown total disregard for the welfare and rights of the American seamen, and WHEREAS: Many bona fide seamen have lost their right to go to sea through the dis­ criminatory practices of the United States Coast Guard of railroading American sea­ men with practically no regard for the law whatsoever, and WHEREAS: It is obvious that a civilian sailor can have no protection under this setup where a semi-military bureau functions as investigators, prosecutors and judges of merchant seamen, and even functions as an appeal court in cases of appeal, and WHEREAS: Nowhere under the American jurisdictional system are any other citizens subject to this type of legal procedure, or illegal procedure, and WHEREAS: The American merchant seamen are the only civilian workers in the United States who are judged and prosecuted by a semi-military setup, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the members of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and in all component Districts of the Seafarers International Union of North America, hereby officially go on record to institute a campaign in Congress to introduce laws that will take the functions of the Shipping Commissioner and the dealings with the American merchant seamen out of the hands of the United States Coast Guard and replace them where they right. fully belong and where they have been since 1884, namely, in the hands of the United States Department of Commerce, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution and the wishes of the American seamen be introduced in the forthcoming American Federation of Labor Convention at St. Paul, Minnesota, and a request be made by the American Federation of Labor ' that the wishes of the American seamen on this subject be included in their platform ' and be put before President Truman and legislators favorable to the American Fed­ eration of Labor, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution be forwarded to all Congressmen and Senators at the proper time and also that all Labor Councils and friendly organiza­ tions throughout the country be requested to aid the American seamen in this just fight. Page Three A&G Nominations Members wishing to run for Union office in Ihe forthcoming A&G election have until Oc­ tober 15 to file their nom­ inations and credentials with the Secretary-Treas­ urer. Any nomination re­ ceived after that date will be automatically dis­ qualified. See page 11 of this is­ sue for the list of offices to be filled and the con­ stitutional requirements that must be met. - And remember to in­ clude a recent passport photo and a summary of your Union record and activities, not to exceed 100 words—which will be published in the LOG prior to start of voting— so that the membership will have some know­ ledge of all candidates. the Merchant Marine. It is well established, particularly in the maritime industry, that a labor union may grant an applicant temporary membership rather than unlimited membership. Public policy does not prohibit the issuance of a temporary card or permit. The reasons for not granting probationary or per­ manent membership to all ap­ plicants are immaterial and are not within the jurisdiction of the court (Murphy et al. v. Hig­ gins et al., supra). When the ap­ plicant receives a permit which is given expressly with certain conditions and reservations as to his rights and privileges, he may not complain that he has been deprived of rights enjoyed by members. In accepting the per­ mits, plaintiffs voluntarily ac­ cepted their qualified enjoyment of temporary union sanction. The court may not extend or enlarge that temporary status by judicial decree (Schein, v. Rose, 12 N. Y.S., 2d, 87). I hold, therefore, that plaintiffs were merely nonmember permit-holders from whom defendants could disaffili­ ate themselves at will. NO PROOF OFFERED The law is well settled that damages cannot be recovered in an action against a labor union unless it is both alleged and proven that the members of the union fraudulently and in bad faith approved of the wrongful acts committed (Schouten v. Al­ pine, 215 N.Y., 225, Glauber v. Patof, 294 N.Y., 583; Browne v. Hibbets, 290 N.Y., 459; Haveiifi V. King, 250 N.Y., 617). Nothing in the record war­ rants the conclusion that defen­ dant's officers or members acted with fraudulent intent or in bad faith in withdrawing permit cards from plaintiffs. Under these circumstances plaintiffs' claim for damages may not be sus­ tained. Judgment is rendered for the defendant dismissing the complaint on its merits. Submit decree within ten days on three days' notice. The foregoing are the facts found by me and constitute the decision of the court as requir­ ed by section 440 of the Civil Practice Act. US Ships To Cot 50 Percent Of Arms Aid Cm-go (Continued from Page 1) defined as government employ­ ees and, therefore, entitled only to workmen's compensation. Seamen, the Union pointed out, would thei'eby be denied their present access to the courts to obtain maintenance and cure, along with indemnities for per­ sonal injuries sustained in the course of their employment. The amendments, based on the Union recommendation that sea­ men speficially be excluded from the provisions of HR-3191, were drawn up by Senators Paul Douglas (D.. 111.) and Wayne Morse (R., Oi-e.) Prospects that they will be adopted with the final bill on the floor of the Sen­ ate are bright. �THE SEAFARERS Page Foiir Friday. October 7. 1949 LOG MOBILE HALL GETS THE WORKS Savannah Wins Overtime Beef For Deck Men On The SS Jean By JIM DRAWDY SAVANNAH — How is ship­ ping? It's slow at the moment, despite the fact that we had sev­ eral payoffs and sign-ons during the past two weeks. On the payoff side, we had the SS Cape Race, South Atlantic; SS Jean, Bull, and the SS South­ land, South Atlantic. The Jean came in with a 45-hour overtime beef as a result of work perform­ ed by the Skipper and Mate that should have been given to the Deck Gang^. The beef was settled and the overtime collected, after we got in touch with the Bull Lines' Port Captain in New York. We explained to him the na­ ture of the beef in detail and as­ sured him that it was a legiti­ mate beef. That he was convinced of the legitimacy of this beef is proven by the fact that the over­ time was paid. JEAN SIGNS ON The Jean signed on again here, as did the Southland and the Cape Race. Along with these, we had a few ships in-transit: the Iberville and Fairland, Water­ man, and the Steel Trader, Isth­ mian. The South Atlantic Steamship Company has taken to entertain­ ing and dining various officials aboard their ships in European ports. The Stewards Department men have been fully paid for their extra services in this connection and have also been highly prais­ ed for their courteous and effici­ ent service. ment store will get another chance to indicate their prefer­ ence for a union. Since the first election wais held at the store, the National Labor Relations Board has in­ formed management that it must not directly or indirectly coerce or intimidate the employees. Cer­ tainly if these clerks are anxious to improve their conditions, they will vote for the union. At a special meeting called on Sept. 21 to act on the resolution sounding the opening of the an­ nual A&G District elections, the membership here unanimously concurred in and adopted the resolution. Four of our Brothers are pres­ ently in the Marine Hospital but, we're happy to add, none of them is seriously ill. These men are J. C. Powell, O. F. Martin, W. L. Smith and W. W. Allred. The weather is a little on the cool side, and that is okay with all hands down here. Oh yes, a reminder—it is im­ portant that the crews on ships touching Jacksonville send their laundry and cleaning to a Union laundry. Try to be as near 100 percent Union as you possibly can. This is one way that you can be. Port Bdtunore Has Inough Men To Handle All Shipping Needs By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — There were more than enough men on the There are a number of old- beach here to take care of our timers in Savannah right now shipping needs during the past waiting to catch ships. To name a two weeks, as a result of the drop few, there's D. Medlock, L. Kris- in the number of payoffs and tiensen, M. R. Wickham and R. sign-ons. Reddick. Payoffs here were the Arlyn, Mae, Evelyn, and Rosario, Bull; We are strongly in favor of Steel Scientist, Steel Admiral, regular Union education meet­ Steel Architect, Isthmian; Balings, and submit the recommen­ dation that such meetings be held tore, Cubore, Marore and Venat least twice weekly in all of ore. Ore. Among those in-transit were our Union Halls. the Iberville, Loyola Victory, St. And during these meetings all Augustine Victory, Seamar, members of voting age should be Christine and the W. E. Downing. urged to register and vote in the FEW BEEFS elections in their home towns, so There were a few beefs on that pro-labor candidates can get these ships, but all were settled proper support. satisfactorily. Crew members LOCAL LABOR aboard the Loyola Victory were That's one way we can fight especially happy over getting the to get rid of the Taft-Hartley fans they had waited for. Signing on were the Baltore, Law and other measures that are Marore, Cubore, Arlyn, Rosario, harmful to the working man. Evelyn, Mae, Loyoja Victory, On the local labor front, the Fairland, Carrabulle, and Steel retail clerks at Adler's Depart- Scientist. If the steel strike continues for any length of time, this port will feel the effects because the Calmar and Ore ships will be affected. The AFL longshoremen who SYDNEY, Australia — Another are now in negotiations for a free trade union group withdrew • new contract are determined to from the Soviet-dominated World i win their demands, especially the Federation of Trade Unions to one for pensions. They have a further weaken its influence in good beef because all workers world labor affairs. who put in a lifetime for a comThe Australian Council of protection Trade Unions voted 231 to 134'°^ ® income when they to cancel its affiliation with the WFTU, charging that it had con­ The companies keep piling up profits and they make provisions formed to Communist policy. for the care and replacement of The council controls major un­ their machinery. But they don't ions in Australia, with the ex­ seem to be as interested in the ception of the Australian Work­ human beings without whom ers Union, a strongly anti-Com- they couldn't do a thing. When munist group with authority a man gets old on the job and over most rural unions. the company no longer has use Aussie Union Groups Withdraw From WFTU The Mobile Hall, if you can see through the network of supports, is getting 'a, thorough going over, inside and out. When the job is finished, says Agent Gal Tanner, it will be the finest looking Union Hall in the South, and ready for heavy shipping which, he hopes, is just axound the corner. At any rate, when alterations are completed, all Brothers are invited to pay a visit to Mobile and see for themselves. When these splints are removed, says Brother Tanner, the outside of the Building will show a pebbled granite exterior. And here's a cheering note for those who find beer is not enough in the summer — the Hall will be air-cooled throughout. for him, they toss him on the heap. The ILA men in this port voted to extend the contract discus­ sions, to allow the government conciliators time to work out a plan on which agreement can be reached. More power to the crew of the SS Puerto RicO and the editors of their shipboard paper, the Advocate. They're doing a swell job and I hope they keep it up. Hovy about sending the Advocate to all ports, so all can see the fine job they're doing? (The crew is mailing copies of the Ad­ vocate to all ports—Ed.) Well, we'll see you all next week. Meanwhile we're hoping for a pick-up in shipping for the men on the beach here and everywhere. This is an inside view of whed is being done to the Mobile Hall. The repairs and alterations have been on the agenda for quite a while, but the high prices of materials made the job prohibitive. Now that the work has been started, it won't be long before the Mobile Hall will be as up to date as any other SIU Hall. Pictures of the refurbished building will be printed in the LOG. as soon as received, for all to see. Seattle Gets Two Weeks Of Good Shipping By WILLIAM McKAY SEATTLE — Shipping in the Port of Seattle was good dur­ ing the past two weeks. We ship­ ped a total of 46 men to vessels of the Calmar Line and Water­ man Steamship Company, and to the Dolphin Steamship Com­ pany's SS Demostar. At the.mo­ ment, however, things have slowed up a bit. We paid off the SS Afoundria, manned by a very good crew, most of. whom came up from Frisco. TURMOIL CONTINUES The Demostar paid off with no beefs. It should be mentioned that this crew has shown very strong support of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG and a word of thanks is due the boys. The waterfront situation on the West Coast remains in the usual state of turmoil, created, of course, by Harry Bridges and the regular bunch of commie stooges, aided by various other trouble makers. To those who are continually getting fouled up aboard ship, I'd like to point out that the SIU and the SUP have been putting up a hard and cdstly fight to get rid of the Coast Guard. And we are going to continue fighting until the job is done. The Unit.n is doing a better job of policing on its contracted ships than ; ly bunch of bureau­ crats can d "*. I think that it has proven that the Coast Guard is not needed to act as a police outfit in th? maritime industry. Insofar n the foul-ups are concerned, the point is that the Union is nc . going to go all-out against the Coast Guard's con- tinued jurisdiction and then let a bunch of irresponsibles carry on as they please, without any regard for the vast majority of serious-minded, sound-working members. Foul-ups should not expect to receive any special con­ sideration from the Union. Assessment Due With the iriembenbip con­ curring in the Tallying Com­ mittee's report on the assess­ ment referendum at all Branch meetings Wednesday. Sept. 14. the ten-dollar Gen­ eral Fund assessment is now payable. Seafarers are urged to make their payments im­ mediately so that their books and permits can ba marked paid up to data. �Xrida", Oclober ,?. IMS Friday. October 7. 1949 .TMf-cr A V THE A .n F n c SEAFARERS tOG Page Seven Page Five Pro-SIU Crews Have Cities Service Rocky As the handwriting on the wall looms larger and larger, Cities Service hatchetmen are running wild on all company ships, lopping off scores of crewmembers with complete disregard of their previous service and com­ petence. Having used up all available legal tricks to block certification of the SIU as collective bargaining represen­ tative for its unlicensed men, embittered company officials are firing CS employes in wholesale fashion. It doesn't matter that a crewmember has served the company long and well. If he looks, acts or talks like a man interested in the Union — or shows the* slightest sign of interest - he's "unsatisfactory." The finished, junked as soon as Assistant gave them 24 hours notice on the night of vessel ties up. Sept. 21. In the past few weeks, more than a score of pro-Union Cit­ The Abiqua men said that ies Servicemen have been made fear dominates every man seekvictims of the company's hys­ ing a Cities Service job and terical purge, which has even that it is almost impossible for touched men who were only a man to keep his self-respect while working for the company. They were unanimous in de­ claring that, when the Union is certified by the NLRB, a Cities Service crewmember could then These four victinis of Cities Services' continuing purge of pro-Union men were fired from be "a man among men." The the SS Abiqua on 24-hour notice, despite their established competence and satisfactory ship­ big issue — even bigger than the better wages and working board service. Left to right, Paul Aubain, Red Leonard, Bill Condra and Mike Carlin. conditions that would come with Union' representation — is the Union sympathies under cover, this ship cooperated for the meetings the crewmembers dis­ job security, the four Abiqua "because one slip and you're ex- common good. We could speak cussed our problems. We got to our' minds without fear of spies. know the score and were able victims said. As Red Leonard Cities Service." Chester Reiss, who was fired The wages and overtime were to take action, if it was neces­ put it: "GiVe Cities Service men the from the Royal Oak in May, better, and working conditions sary. "In other words, we have a security that comes with SIU because he refused to sign a were tops. membership and they'll be free, "Cities Service men," Reiss self-respecting men." continued, "would be fools if Two crewmembers from the they didn't hold onto their con­ SS Chiwawa, A1 Sirhpson, Ma­ viction that the SIU was the chinist, and A1 Litwins, DM, got only way out of their present IBl the short end of the stick when mess." they were paid off in Linden, After working on the SS Bents N. J. on Sept. 25. AL LITWINS Fort under three different Cooks Litwins, who had been aboard and three Stewards, all of whom for two months, was ^sked by found him competent, Dominic slightly suspected of having the Chief Mate if he were go­ Pasqua, Utility, suddenly got the sympathy with the SHJ. ing to make another trip. When axe for "unsatisfactory service" Practically all of these victims on June 6. The Second Cook of the Cities Service firings who he said "yes," the Chief Mate and a Messman went with him. are pro-SiU have since shipped put it this way: Someone had spotted them read­ out on vessels contracted to the "From what I've seen of your actions and conversation with ing a SEAFARERS LOG. Union. Several have already reported the men about the Union, I don't But Pasqua didn't feel badly that the transfer from the spy- think you should." for long. He shipped out on the rigged, open-your-mouth-once- That ended Litwins' service SlU-cbntracted SS Couer de and-you're-finished atmosphere with Cities Service. Alene, of "Victory Carriers Corp. aboard CS ships to the security, Simpson's two and a half And with a contract to protect DOMINIC PASQUA AL SIMPSON better wages and working condi­ years of working on Cities Serv­ him and to specify what his job tions and protection of a SIU- ice ships came to the same ab­ was, he enjoyed good overtime, contracted ship is like stepping rupt end. The Mate discovered company-union CTMA pledge the top wages in the industry, strong organization of seamen into another world — and they he was pro-SIU, and told him card handed to him' by the Stew­ better food and quarters than he like ourselves behind us. And ard, has one trip aboard the that makes all the difference said they wanted their former not to sign on again. had on CS ships and most of all in the world, as any Cities Serv­ Both Simpson and Litwins SlU-contracted Mankato "Victory CS shipmates to know it. —freedom and job secuiity. ice crewmember can tell you," From the stories told by the said that CS men haven't the under his belt. "After a trip on a ship under "I could talk without being Pasqua said. CS victims, it is clear that the afraid to lose my job. If I had Union contract, all I can say "I sure hope the SIU is cer­ company's present tactic is to is that I'm sorry for the guys a beef I went to my Department tified soon,"' he concluded. "It'll send its hand-picked stooges on on the Cities Service ships," i Delegate, • who saw that it was mean a new day for those guys roving assignments in the fleet. Reiss said. "All hands aboard , straightened out. At shipboard on CS ships." These company robots finger the guys whose hair isn't parted right and then the axe falls, with the stooges moving on to the next ship to repeat the per­ formance. The pattern is the same on every CS ship — the SS Abiqua, SS Royal Oak, SS Bents Fort, In 1884, the resolution points 1945 President Truman issued a (Continued from Page 1) SS French Creek, SS Chiwawa, Coast Guard functioning as in­ out. Congress enacted a law cre­ directive returning the Coast SS Salem Maritime and the rest. vestigator, prosecutor, judge and ating the office of the United Guard to the Treasury Depart­ Take" the Abiqua, for instance. jury, a civilian seaman finds States Shipping Commissioner, ment "in accordance with the "When she paid off on Sept. 22, himself the victim of a virtual whose function it was to pro­ policj' of putting the nation back four of her Black Gang got the military courts-martial proced­ tect seamen in the signing of on peacetime basis as soon as ; boot. They were fired shortly ure. ship's articles and to rule on possible." ! after David Fiirman, front man This flagrant discrimination disputes between the Master and The. merchant marine's return for the company-controlled Cities against the American seamen crewmen. The Commissioner was to civilian status ended at that , Service Tanker Men's Associa­ CHESTER REISS denies him the right to a fair also empowered by the law to point, however. For on May 16, tion (CTMA), came aboard. trial, which is the constitutional discipline seamen found guilty 1946, President Truman, under . Paul Aubain, Wiper, has been the powers granted him by the aboard for 32 days; Mike Carlin, slightest protection against the guarantee of all under the con­ of violating maritime laws. Reorganization Act, recommend­ Wiper, for three months and 12 company's abuses, and that the stitution of the United States. WAR MEASURE, ONLY No other US civilian worker ed that all functions and duties days; Bill Condra, two and a only hope for liberation from half months, and Red Leonard, insecurity, poor wages, bell-to- has been subjected to this type Although President Roosevelt of the US Shipping Commission­ three months and 12 days. Be­ bell work and the rest, was of juridical procedure and the transferred in 1942 the shipping er be placed under control of the sides, Condra has been in the through representation by the SIU's intensified campaign functions of the Department of Coast Guard. At that time the SIU Atlantic against the Coast Guard is in­ Commerce, including the office CS fleet for about a year and SIU." of the Shipping Commissioner and Gulf District vigorously op- , tended to wipe out this inequal­ The two Chiwawa men are a half, and Leonard had been to the Coast Guard, this was posed the transfer, which went i ity, and give seamen the same certain that the vast majority of serving on the company's ships only a wartime measure, the through a Senate committee by ; rights under the law as civilian CS men are pro-SIU. Simpson for about a year. resolution recalls. On Sept. 29, the narrow margin of one vote. | Suddenly, though, their serv­ said everyone tries to keep his shoreside workers. Seafarers Intensifies Campaign Against CC Control Over Seamen l'' r • [f �T M Typhoon Drives Packer Aground In Tokyo Bay; 3-Week Ordeal Elated OLDTIMERS' REUNION IN NEW ORLEANS Still stuck fast in five feet of sand after being driven aground on Aug. 31 by a typhoon in Tokyo Bay, the SS Citrus Packer, Waterman, is a sCene of rugged existence, according to a dramatic ac-* ohama to assist us, but she sail­ count of the ship's difficul­ ed back and forth for several ties reaching the LOG this hours, then went away. The plant went out and we were week from crewmember Al­ eating cold sandwiches and bath­ ing out of buckets. bert E. Hellmuth. "Sept. 2—Still laying here on Brother Hellmuth kept a daily log of life aboard the Packer the beach and wondering when from typhoon time on. The log we'i-e going to get some atten­ tion. The plant is still out so runs like this: we're cooking stews on deck "Aug. 31—We let go at 6 AM with wood fires. and sailed for Seattle. Hit heavy "Sept. 6—Broke sea watches seas and high winds as soon as today and started working the we made the open sea. It rain­ ed all day. We secured hatches Deck Gang—bell-to-bell... We're and booms until noon. About 11 still washing out of buckets and AM the Captain found the ty­ eating the best the cooks can The simultaneous deckings of the Alcoa Corsair and the Del Norte gave some of the crewphoon too rough and he headed make on the wood fires... mostly members a chance to celebrzite their meeting. Among those taking advantage of the event in back to Yokohama. Visibility stews. Sgt. Hand's place in the Crescent City are (standing, left to right): Leroy Clarke, Sgt. Hand, was poor, so we dropped the NO WATER Brailmont and Bob Creel: seated: Shakle Short, Blackie Bankston, and Sloppy Creel, Bob's hook in the mouth of Tokyo brother. Photo by Mel Hiltz. Bay. By 2 PM she was turning "Sept. 7—Conditions are going over 80 revs and both hooks, from bad to worse. Everything with eight shackles of chain seems to be dirty. There isn't water enough to keep things each, were out. clean. Even if there were, it wouldn't drain off. We're laying DRIFTING Messages from SlU-contracted ships throughout the world jcontinue to pour "She still drifted toward the at a ten-degree list and our scuppers don't drain. Sent three into Union Headquarters praising the Seafarers Bulletin as an up-to-date source of in­ western shore, but a little later the wind hit us abeam, driving delegates to the consul in Yok­ formation for Seafarers on the high seas. The Bulletin, a bi-weekly digest of the major us rapidly onto the eastern ohama to see what can be done. Z I ! T"; "Sept. 8—As soon as the Cap­ news items appearing in th'e^T shore. First our bow ran aground, en A c A T> f T> c T' 1^"® scores of comments received have to listen to rumors that are then the high winds swung our tain heard about the Delegates bLALAKEKb LOG, is wing- go f^om SIU crews at sea: spread from ship to ship in forstem around and we lay on the going to Yokohama, the plant ed via airmail to every ves­ SS Southport — The Seafarers ports. We think the Bullesand, starboard side to, while was started... might be a coinci­ sel under the SIU banner. Bulletin is without a doubt a tin is a good thing and hope dence. .. the heavy seas pounded and In virtually every communica­ that it will continue." "Sept. 18—Four tugs tried to tion the SIU crews emphasized most useful and novel way of pushed us further up on the keeping the membership fully in­ St. Augustine Victory — "The refloat the ship today, but she the need for the new, direct beach... formed regarding Union activi­ crew was very much pleased "Sept. 1—The wind subsided wouldn't even groan. She's stuck method of supplying news of ties. We hope it will meet with with the Bulletin and thinks it fast in four or five feet of sand. Union and general maritime ac­ the unanimous approval, of- the is a good idea to have Union at daybreak; we were high on tivity and hailed the Seafarers membership and continue to news sent to them at sea. In this the beach. The shore was only Looks like a dredging job... "Sept. 20—The Captain is get­ Bulletin as a splendid innova­ serve as the useful and success­ 20 feet away and we were a half way we won't have too much mile from deep water... a tug ting more antagonistic all the tion. ful organ it has proven itself trouble trying to catch up on Here are some samples from to be." had been dispatched from Yok­ CContinued on Page 7) back issues of the LOG, when SS Calmar—"The crew thinks we return to the States." the Bulletins are a good thing, SS Robin Locksley—"Everyone so keep them coming as good on board is looking forward to reading matter for crewmem- the next issue. We think it is a bers." great little paper and a neat By "SALTY DICK' ,SS Steel King—"We have re­ way to keep the members in­ ceived two copies so far and it formed." A farmer in Iowa will settle icnger ships and Union Halls. world ... Of all the lovers I've sure is good to get some news SS Russell Alger—"The crew many beefs for us in the near The crew is out to show how met, I think George Perez takes from the best damn Union in appreciates the Bulletins very future. He's breeding chickens well they can function . . . Sug- the cake. He claims he can go maritime history, after spending much. We have been at sea about: . ... Igestion: When you're in Trujillo out with any girl in any port, a few months away from the 40 days and we were very glad without wmgs. This shotUd ~me d„„.t p.y one doUar without money. Yet he was seen States. All of us aboard the to have something like it to as w^me news to the wys ,he Jaraga Hotel by recently in San Juan with a Steel King think it is a good read." who beef at chow time about ,^,,1 senorita after asking a few of idea. Keep up the good work." SS Allegheny Victory—"Hope Jways getting wings...One of his shipmates for a five-dollar SS Robin Wentley — "We are that we shall continue to receive the best galley boys who ever loan. He needed the money for receiving the condensed versions more Bulletins as they come off ° this hotel and you can al- carfare, said George. of the LOG and the crew is en­ the press, for they are well ap­ , "Big Sinn." He was from Vir-j ^ J One of the PR's waiters form­ joying them very much. The preciated and will be kept post­ ginia and he always t^ked^^ deck chair, taking a sun hath, erly worked in New York's Wal­ whole crew wants to express its ed for everyone to read." about^ulah and how much he| Frank Bose dorf-Astoria. For several weeks thanks for the Bulletins and urge The Bulletin, the first issue of missed her and the plow. Beulah there he served an old lady who| that the good work be kept up." which was published July 22, is was the old mule. recently presented always left him a one-cent tip. SS William H. Allen — "We made up and ready to take off In the New York Hall they|with juniors ... A sof^ball One day he blew his top and have received the second copy via air within a couple of hours now have coffee time at 10 team has been organized aboard told her off. The following day'of the Bulletin and think it will after the LOG is "put to bed." A AM and 3 PM. Donuts come|the Bull Lines passenger ship... he received $100 (that's one- prove to ,be one of the best things complete itinerary of all SIU with the coffee and you can j believe the ship's fund is one hundred bucks) as a tip. that ever came out to keep all ships is maintained at Headquar­ watch television whUe you dunk of the largest on any SIU ship The crew of the Puerto Rico Union Brothers informed about ters so that the Bulletin can be ...Things are pretty slow. And The crew is cooperating is lucky enough to see one movie! their Union." delivered directly. it's times like these when the fully in donations to the ship's going south and another on the' SS John B. Waterman — "We In order to give all hands an benefits of a compulsory vaca­ fund and the LOG. return north. The other day the wish to express our gratitude for opportunity to see each issue of tion rule would be felt. Seafarer Jerry DeMeo goes spectacle was "Mighty Joe the information on the latest the Bulletin, delegates are urged The Editors of the SS Puerto ashore with a golf bag but not Young." We didn't like it, but Union events, sent direct from to post them on the ship's bulle­ Rico's paper, the Advocate, are to caddy. He claims he has play­ we couldn't get our money back, the Union Headquarters. By re- tin board, in the crew's mess, or sending copies to all SIU pass- ed on golf courses all over the Why? 'cause it was free. Iceiving the Bulletin, we do not in similarly convenient spots. Crews, Acclaim SIU Overseas News Bulletin 'Voice Of The Sea' /• ( ./ I • �Friday, October 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings BESSEMER VICTORY. July 28 —A. E. Sullivan, Chairman; L. R. Waller, Secretary. Everything re­ ported okay in all departments. Kivitchoff elected Ship's Dele­ gate. Captain has ordered that all linen will be issued piece by piece. Suggested that Steward try to get better grade of coffee when ship arrives in New York. Department Delegates are to pre­ pare repair lists; Steward to or­ der new pillows and matresses. Members reminded that cots are to be put away when not in use. t, X i ALCOA PLANTER, July 9 — L. E. Kilgore, Chairman; J. P. Shaughnessy, Recording Secre­ tary. Ship's Delegate reported that all repairs had been taken care of so that ship is starting out clean. No beefs in any of the departments. Motion carried to have Ship's Delegate check slopchest. It was suggcisted that at least two coffee times each week be devoted to discussions on Union matters. All hands ap­ proved. Delegate is to get in touch with the Merchant Marine Library Association to see about getting new b^oks. XXX EVISTAR, July 4 — Doyle, Chairman; W. Thornton, Secre­ tary. No beefs reported by any of the delegates. Motions carried: to wire in for new library; that a letter be written to Congress­ men expressing crew's objections to the proposed Merchant Marine Reserve Bill. Brother Doyle was elected Ship's Delegate. After one minute of silence in mem­ ory of departed Brothers, meet­ ing was adjourned. XXX JEFF DAVIS, July 10 — T. Boland, Chairman; C. W. Ladwig, Secretary. Disputed over­ time was reported by the Deck Delegate, none by the other de­ partment representatives. Brother McGuire suggested that the card players keep the recreation room clean by cleaning up at end of sessions. Motion carried unani­ mously concurring in Mobile re­ solution that men taking vaca­ tion pay get off their ship. Night Cook and Baker and the BR are entitled to eat supper in the messhall. Table is to be kept open for the watch. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM. XXX EDITH, July 16 — Thomas G. Hickey, Chairman; Louis Rizzo, Secretary. Delegates reports: Deck — some disputed overtime; Engine — all disputed overtime straightened nut; Stewards —no beefs. Gerald Smith elected Ship's Delegate. Discussion on collection for shipmate who was fatally injured. Delegates to ac­ cept contributions, with proceeds to be sent to deceased's family with letter of condolence. Bro­ thers urged, to keep laundry clean. Each delegate to draw up repair list. Deck Delegate A. P. Mazur asked deck crew to co­ operate with man on sanitary duty. His proper duties are to be explained to him fully. SUZANNE. July 10 — M. Richelson, Chairman; William Gannon, Secretary. Motion car­ ried to elect delegates at end of each voyage. Ship's Delegate reported that one crewmember has missed ship in San Juan. A few minor beefs in Deck Depart­ ment; none in the others. Elec­ tion of delegate held. William Gannon elected Ship's Delegate; Teddy Ostaszeski, Deck; John Decker, Engine, and Jesus Ayala, Stewards. Suggested that messmen make coffee in the morn­ ing, because Wipers claim they they have too much to do to make it. Matter is to be brought to attention of Patrolman in New York for decision. XXX WILLIAM H. DAVIE, July 19 — H. Gregorski, Chairman; Os­ car Payne, Secretary. No beefs in any of the departments. Mo­ tions carried: to draw up a re­ pair list; to post repair list on bulletin board. Billy Curry, Ste­ ward, asked that all linen be turned in so that it may be put on inventory. All hands reminded to be sober for payoff. Men leaving ship are to leave foc'sles ship-shape for replacements. Vote of thanks given to Stewards De­ partment for their efficiency. Crew thanked the watch for having messhall in good condi­ tion in the morning. XXX TWIN FALLS VICTORY, July 25 — Robert G. Varnon, Chair­ man; Lee de Parlier, Secretary. Motion carried that Ship's Dele­ gate notify Headquarters about Wiper who missed ship ir Frisco. Under Good and Welfare there was much discussion on mem­ bers staying aboard ship for over a period of one year. A hand vote on this question show­ ed 18 men in favor of having crews get off after one year; 8 against. XXX KATHRYN, July 16 — John Clamp, Chairman; W. Blanton, Secretary. No beefs. Engine Dele­ gate reported that it had been settled that engineer has right to break and set sea watches at same hour Some disputed overtime in Black Gang. Motion to hold shipboard meetings once a month was overruled as con­ trary to Union procedure. Motion carried to allow only food hand­ lers to enter galley and pantry during meal hours to, serve them­ selves and that crew members leave messhall after meals and not return until messmen have cleaned the room. Under Good and Welfare, there was a variety of discussion on night lunch be­ longing to men on watch, loud talking and noises in the passage­ way while men are sleeping. XXX RAPHAEL SEMMES. July 17 — Leonard Eisele, Chairman; D. Stone, Secretary. One hour dis­ puted overtime in Deck Depart­ ment, 20 hours in Engine, six hours in Stewards Department. Motions carried: That all dele­ gates and Patrolmen check re­ pairs before signing on and to hold special meeting if necessary; that slopchest be checked and new slopchest be put on ship, with sufficient variety and sizes. Washing machine i'tmd reported at $20.70. Men using washing ma­ chine are to clean it when finish­ ed. CUT and RUN wmm. XXX DEL NORTE, Sept. 4 — Tom Banning, Chairman; Thurston Lewis, Secretary. No beefs re­ ported. Frank Domjnicus, chair­ man of recreation committee, an­ nounced that immediately after meeting, there would be a get together of men wishing to play Softball or baseball. Brother Bradley reported that after pur­ chase of educational film there is a balance of $49.59 in ship's fund. J. King was elected Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Motion by Landry carried calling for a posting of ship's rules and list of offenders and fines imposed in all lounges. A suggestion to change the meeting schedule was ruled impracticable because sug­ gested time would be inconveni­ ent for majority of men. Since ship could not supply everyone with writing paper in quantities desired. Brother Findley sug­ gested that stationery for crew be purchased out of ship's fund. Union films to be shown tonight following regular movie. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM. XXX TRINITY, July 24 — J. Lane, Chairman; A. W. Gowder, Sec­ retary. Port screens will be pro­ cured when we get in from this trip. Ship's Delegate reported that other than transportation and screens everything is okay. No beefs in any of the depart­ ments. A lot of discussion about Brother painting his foc'sle deck without authorization or the pay­ ment of overtime. This Brother was reprimanded by Ship's Dele­ gate Marple. It was agreed to turn the beef over to the Pa­ trolman upon getting in port. Packer Aground In Japan (Continued from Page 6) time. A member of the Navy salvage crew made some trouble up in town last night, so the Captain sent in a charge of de­ sertion of a ship in distress, al­ though they were sober and had - performed their regular duties yesterday. "When the guilt of the Navy JMIMATIONIS FOR A6JS OFFICES CLOSE ON OCTOBER 10TM. So IF VoU vVANJ TO As/0>tAIKJATE SOMEONE - OR YOURSELF fOR THAT/MATTER- MAKE SURE THAT THE THE CREPE MTIALS REACH HALL. SBC'Y.-Tt^AS.. S/BBAVBf? Sr. A/EtV BY THAT PATE . QUAUFlCATIOAJS FOROFFTCC ARE GIVEN OAJ ANOTHER PAGE OF THIS ISSUE » man had been established the CID let our men go and told them they could come ashore again as far as the Army was concerned. They also said what they thought of the Captain. Al­ though we've been here three weeks, he refuses to give us either shore passes or a draw. We're sending another delegate to the consul tomorrow." By HANK One of the happies guys we've seen sail into the hall last v/eek was William Zarkas. He's working on the SS Puerto Rico— and the jobs on her rate tops in the SlU . . . "Tex" Suit gave us two newsy items. He said that the baseball-minded department of deck apes aboard the SS Colabee are going to donate their softball playing gear to the kids of the community center in the small Canadian port of Bale Comeau, in Quebec. The other item is full of praisethe baking products Brother Harold Peeler put out—Danish pastry, etc.—and especially something caUed a chiffon pie which has to be stowed in the ice box so it won't spoil. Well, Brothers, send in the names of those you seriously consider the best bakers in the SlU. We'll mention them all and the names of the ships they're on, if you know . . . Speaking of the best bakers we'll ask who are best Bosuns in the SlU? To start it off we'll name Brother Eddie Parr who is now serang of the SS Puerto Rico. What are your nominations? Looking good after mucho Gulf shipping. Brother Charlie Tannehill sailed into this town. He's sure happy to have finally seen those two excellent SlU sound films called "Battle of Wall Street" and "This is the SlU." Through all the months Charlie was shipping down South he never had the luck to see these films. Now he's carrying a bigger smile than he' ever did, no kidding. XXX Charlie Walson, the Electrician who was strike-bound a.board the Steel Flyer which finally was the first to sail loaded out of paralyzed Hawaii is now waiting for a "Bull run." His shipmate. Electrician Frank Mandler (Who. by the way, was recently married—so congratulations and smooth sailing) is also waiting for a "Bull run." Bull—eeze, fellas, that's a lot of Bull—competition, you know! After a long absence from New York Peter Gvozdich is back again—and was asking for his shipmate. Bosun Christianson! Those Seatrain New Jersey homsteaders sailed into town again. John Jellette s^ill has his mustache and confessed last week that he's been ooard for six months to the day of his birthday, September 29. Happy birthday, John. Bosun Bill Champlin is also aboard with his mustache and shipshape, true-SlU style of sailing ships . . . Brother M. F. Morrison of Illinois, writes he's just returned home from a six month trip and requests to have the LOG sailing to his home. Okay, Brother Morrison, you're Logged! XXX Returning to college soon is Brother Edward Grady of Louisi­ ana. Good luck, Ed . . . Donald Smith of Pennsylvania is an­ chored in New York now after a recent voyage, we presume . . The SEAFARER LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following- brothers—Ruben Humphrey of Arkansas, Alexander Martin of Louisiarta, James Murphy of Pennsylvania, Early Punch of Louisiana, James McConathy of Tennessee, George Key of Ala­ bama, Ben Talbert of Texas, Charles Johnston of Maryland, Harold Gillen of Massachusetts, Richard Adell of Massachusetts, Clayton Jb'ield of New Jersey . . . "Aussie" Smith is anchored in town right now ... So is big. George Whale, the Steward . . . Brother John Goldsborough is now drydocked in the Wadsworth General hospi­ tal in Los Angeles, California. His shipmates no doubt will cheer him up a little by dropping him a letter. XXX We're still wondering what's wrong with the way farmers walk? Recently one Brother told -another Brother, who was dressed in a half-way decent suit and flashy tie-shirt combina­ tion—"You look like an executive." The over-praised Brother blushed slightly and mumbled "Aw, ?-top the kidding" and heard the guy answer, "Yeah, but you walk like a farmer." The humor of the matter is^—what's wrong with the way farmers walk? . . . �THE Page Eight SEAFARERS Friday, October 7. 1949 LOG tm MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS SUP Man Calls Loyola Vic Tony Seafarers 'Real Brothers' Swears By Hospital Of Ras Tanura To the Editor: Here is a tip for the Brothers who make a trip down the Per­ sian Gulf way: If you need hos­ Kindly publish this letter in pitalization in that area, try to the SEAFARERS LOG. get to Ras Tanura — where they I am an SUP bookmember. I have the best hospital in the signed on the Waterman interEast. In fact, it compares favor­ coastal scow Loyola Victory in ably with many in the States. Frisco, as a member of the Deck The doctors and nurses are of Gang. This ship is SlU-contractthe best. Dr. Bentzen is known ed and has a g'ood SIU crew in by the Aramco men in Ras Tan­ all three departments. ura as the best surgeon in the The Ship's and Deck Delegates Far East. I think he is, too, on are real Union Brothers, as are the basis of personal experience. the rest of the crewmembers. It is a real pleasure to ride with Dr. Bentzen removed a stone these men who have treated me To the Editor: from one of my kidneys after and other SUP men as their 26 days, but he saved me from Just a few lines to let the fel­ an operation by so taking his Brothers. I am in favor of taking steps lows know how this scow has time. against men who agitate against been doing. During my hospitalization, I've our two unions by knocking the We recently loaded for another been enjoying a lot of special organizations and their officials run on the rum and coke trail, privileges — going to the beach, This bevy of perl "women in while" makes il easy lo without any foundations for their and only God and Alcoa know theater, recreation hall. It's all undersland why Tony Zalewski raves aboul Ras Tanura's remarks. These agitators also how many more runs. But we are free, except for the drinks and hospilal. From lefl lo righl Ihe girls axe Emilie Pural, Ann knock the rules and regulations all set for anything, with a they are cheap. Fuhrken, Lou Wenlzel, Carol Carson and Jean Fedesna. laid down by the majority of first-class crew and officers and a clean ship. (Yes sir, not even I am enclosing a picture of a long time before getting this shortcake and most any kind of the memberships. old Mr. Bauxite can get this ship some of the swell nurses on the shore job. He, too, makes it a soft drinks. WARNING hospital staff. The others were pleasure to be here, for the way I think anyone who has read dirty.) off at the time the photo was Ships crews should be warned I read in the LOG about the taken or they'd have been in it. he puts out' a meal — and all this letter will agree with me to keep on the lookout for these you can eat. that the Ras Tanura hospital Brotherhood of Marine Engineers They're a swell gang. agitators. There are trouble-ma­ The Cook's name is John Constaff can do a lot to make a affiliating with .he iSlU, and I kers (as a rule, gashounds who think they made a very smart And here is one for the books. erly and here's a sample of some guy's stay there pleasant and perform aboard ship and con­ move. After all, we are the top The hospital's Chief Cook is a of the choice morsels he served: one to be long remembered. I'll tinue when they hit the beach) Union on the waterfront and I seaman. He's been here for six steak with mushrooms, lobster never forget my time there. who do nothing but blast every­ years, but had been sailing for salad, ice cream, strawberry Tony Zalewski guess they realize it. thing about the unions. Their MAKE IT A RULE purpose is to disrupt and keep the organizations from going I like very much the sugges­ ahead with their programs of tion made by Joe Algina about fighting for the welfare of the putting our pictures in our Un­ US seamen. ion books with the Union seal And the only people who are over them. I think this should To the Editor: (Ed. Note: The LOG at­ cause they are illegible. When served and helped by these be made into a Union rule. tempts to publish as many of a particular set of minutes is phonies are the commies and Also, I am in favor of the Mo­ I am enclosing a copy of the the shipowners. I hope that our bile resolution for compulsory Del Norte's shipboard minutes the ships' minutes as space especially interesting it is pub­ two unions wiU get together vacations. I recognize Brother because some of the Brothers will permit. Occasionally, pro­ lished in the news columns, as and warn all characters who dis­ Joe Buckley's point of view and have been checking back in the ceedings will not be published were the Del Norte minutes rupt, or who continue to make I admit that he made some very LOGs and do not find any rec­ because they do not contain which were the subject of a the name of the ship, or the false accusations in order to keep good points in his letter to the ord of the proceedings. dale of the meeting, or be­ story in the LOG of Aug. 5.) the bona fide memberships di­ LOG and they are true. vided that these tactics are com­ But I wish to remind my We have had some good writemie-inspired and beneficial only Brothers that job security is for ups in the paper, but the men think that the delegates have to the shipowners and the com­ all and not for a few. not been sending in the minutes mies themselves. William J. Blanco promptly. Of course, I realize SS Alcoa Puritan that there is not enough room Meanwhile, I want to thank To the Editor: you very much for sending the LOG regularly to my Frisco ad­ dress. My wife like the paper very much and I read all copies when I come back from a trip. Carl A. Dahl SUP. Book No. 2245 Member's Photo Belongs In Book, Blanco Agrees H 5 I I' r ' Del Norte Men 'Impressed' By SIU Movie; Say It Aids Ship's Education .Program Log-A-Rhythms: Carter Takes Trips Across Ballroom Floor—As Teacher To Ihe Editor: I'd like to use the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG to send a few lines to all my friends, wherever they may be. I've been in retirement since last May and as I was hospitalized for a few months since my last trip, I'd. like you all to know that I'm in ship­ shape condition again. Everything was squared up with the Isthmian Steamship Company from my trip on the SS Steel Maker. The good news I would like to tell you all is that I am now an Arthur Murray Dance Instruc­ tor. Any of my old friends who are in Baltimore and who wish to see our studio are welcome. I'd sure like to see some of the fellows whether they're in­ terested in dancing or not. Come on up and see what goes with ballroom dancing—it's fun. Wiley Carter WILEY CARTER in the LOG, nor is it essential, to publish all ship's minutes. By the way, the crew of the Del Norte wants me to say that we are all heartily in favor of the Ship's Bulletins which have been sent to us. All that we have received have been posted and read by all hands. Last night, we saw the film, "This Is The SIU," for the first time and we were all impressed. These educational films tend to increase our Union patriotism and are a great help in our edu­ cational program aboard ship. In connection with this pro­ gram we would like to receive some of the Union's latest pam­ phlets, particularly some copies of "Food for Thought." I would like to add that the film, "This Is The SIU," has pointed out to us "the great strides we have made in the last few years and the Brothers aboard this ship ask me to ex­ tend a vote of confidence and thanks for the excellent leader­ ship we are enjoying. Thurston J. Lewis SS Del Norte A SAILOR'S NIGHTMARE By LIGE At the ripe old age of twenty-three. I decided to take a, wife. But "woe is me" as you will see. It's not a Sailor's life. Ah joy and bliss, that first sweet year. Wag one for all the books. But the second year, it brought a tear. For she began to lose her looks. You can't do this and you can't do that. Her song was getting rusty. "You stayed out late, you're on the mat. "But your alibi — It's dusty." Then you sailed away across the sea. On some foreign shore, you'll land. Her letters state — "Come home to me. "With your paycheck in your hand." You head back home with a joyous heart. You've been granted a pay increase. But it doesn't do you uiy good. For her gimmies never cease. The beach, it calls — you stay a week. You live on cokes and drinks. You wonder why you were so meek. To get caught by the marriage jinx. So smile my boy. just laugh and grin. And see the world and mingle> Take it right on the chin, ' For there's more of us married than single, .f �Friday. October 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS BUSY HANDS ON THE FRANCES Sees Vacations As Job Spur To the Editor: In regard to a recent letter in the LOG from a Brother who says that the Brothers should accept vacation pay and get off the ship after one year of steady employment, I want to say it is a very good idea. We had this discussed and voted on back in '39 and it worked swell for the member­ ship. Just recently I put in 12 months on a key job. And I think like everyone else — I thought I owned the damn scow! Boy, was I glad to take my va­ cation pay and get off. I'm married and I have two kids but I certainly didn't mind tak­ ing my chances on the shipping list again. Sure enough, within 60 days I Seafarer Offers Quality Photo Work At Low Cost To the Editor: I'd like to let my Union Bro­ thers know that if any of them have a need for any kind of photographic work, my partner and I can give them the finest quality jobs at low rates. We're doing business as Bill Reilly and James Duff here in New York. If you want pictures pf a social gathering, wedding party, or if you want portraits taken at home—anything, let us know. Just phone MO 9-3229, ask for Bill or Jim. < James McDuff was out again—on the same key job. Every man gets the same breaks in the SIU. So how about the men on the ships for a year or more giving the fellows on the beach a break. Why not vote on making va­ cations after one year compul­ sory! Book No. 307 In the past four months about 15 percent of the ships arriving in the Northwest have headed for the lay-up fleet. The Ghost Fleet of the USA far exceeds that of all other maritime na­ tions combined. As a consequence the beach lists of the various unions con­ tinue to grow larger. Some of these men who have followed the sea for a livelihood most of their lives are beginning to re­ mind me of what happened in the depression, or Hoover era. Lack of work saps their minds, weakens their strength. They are continually trying to find ways and means to exist. When a man's physical and mental faculties get into this weakened condition, he becomes easy prey for the commits and other finks. It seems sad, but it's true enough. FALLING INTO TRAP The powers that be in Wash­ ington are playing into the hands of the commies by depriving the American seamen of their right Meo Favors Rotary Shipping —For The Homesteaders, Too To the Editor: I read some of the letters in the LOG favoring compulsory vacations, and I wish to go on record in support of the proposal. I believe in rotary shipping and believe that anyone who has been on a vessel one year should take his vacation and give somebne else a chance to make some money. I believe, also, that many of the homesteaders are selfish and do not show sufficient interest in their Union's activities an i life has been emblazoned to the public, while his normal life and needs have been but neg­ atively stressed. As regards these inferences that the seaman sees little of the world in all his wanderings and he remains a negative factor in society, let me, if possible, scale this phenomenon to its unexaggerated dimensions. "The seaman is for one thing a working man and ' since the nature of his work is a fixed routine of four hours on and eight off for the duration of the passage till he reaches port, all his other activities rotate around those hours. The seafarer reg­ ulates his off hours into time for sleep, eating and recreation. He must conform to a measure of discipline that takes in the above forms, adjust himself to the individualties and idiosyn­ crasies of his shipmates, and be adaptable to the exigencies of his work, which sometime de­ mand the maximum of skill, stamina and courage. Finally he must be content with these conditions while the ship plows through the sea, breasting fair or rough weather to deposit the seaman in the contingent future on land. The seaman, then, when he reaches port, takes his pleasure for the most part as I'obustly as the elements he has to contend with at sea. It is like a statement once ex- pressed to me by an old timer Bosim: I have noted in sundry books "Wlien a man completes a about the sea the inference that three liionth trip and has only though the seaman travels tens a few days ashore before the of thousands of miles yearly to ship sails out again he wants tc the far corners of the earth he cram as much as he can into does, in actual fact, see very those few days." little of the world. That his The body and mind call for a status in society, because of his respite in which to assuage the long absence at sea and the pent-up feelings accumulated by continual migration up and down the trip. The seaman, therefore, the coast, to and from the Great does not as a rule, like the tour­ Lakes, for a favorable port have ist take to visiting castles and resulted in the seaman playing museums or other serious sight­ but a negative role in society. seeing, but hies himself while in Novels like Conrad's,. "Nigger a foreign port to places where of the Narcissus," London's, "Sea there is entertainment, such as Wolf," etc., and, closer to our pubs, dancehalls, red-light dis­ time, Eugene O'Neill's one act tricts, movies, etc. plays, "The Long Voyage Home, It must be remembei-ed that Bound East for Cardiff," etc., the professional seaman has be­ have depicted the seaman in come so inured to travel that glowing prose. Uncouth, tender, the novelty of a foreign port savage, drunken, courageous, he doesn't present to him the same is a composite of the best and freshness that it does to a tour­ worse in human nature. Impor­ ist. The seaman will be thrilled tantly though in real life, as at reaching a foreign port, but well as in fiction, these qualities for different reasons than the stand out sharply. tourist has. The seaman knows no privacy MAY RAISE EYEBROWS aboard ship. Ashore he is swal­ lowed up in the teeming water­ The seaman's mode of enjoy­ front which from time immem­ ment ashore in a foreign port orial has presented a picturesque may seem reproachable from a if somewhat sordid aspect to the sophisticate's point of view, but public. The seaman lives extroI truly believe that the man who vertly, yet for all the sharp de­ enjoys himself with moderate piction of him as a romantic drinking, a girl, a dance or a figure and adventurer, he remains movie, is healthier mentally and something of an enigma to the better able to endure long trips public. The fact is that all the and get along with his ship­ heroic and sordid aspects of his mates than the fellow who reads • books in port, or goes chasingthe arts. This is not to imply censure of the crewmember, for after to earn a livelihood. A well-fed better things. We should make all, every one has his own tastes. politician, ignorant of the needs full use of them by fighting Although it is a fine thing for a of the working man, can be Just along the political front, as well man to have cultural tastes, such as much of a detriment to these as on the economic front. We a man in my rough measure us­ United States as any commie. cannot afford to let our econ­ ually fits happier in more sedate Both practice the identical policy omic gains be jeopardized by the fields than seafaring. of rule or ruin. political activities of others. We It is a popular belief that sea­ Right now, there is a move on must be prepared to meet them men haunt the waterfront dives to transfer some of the vital in­ on their own ground. and only by accident make for dustries from Pacific coast ports WilUam McKay the center of a city during a to the Middle West. Stupid poli­ stay in port. I believe this as­ tics .are behind this move. This sumption is a carry-over from would throw thousands of work­ sea stories that still like to keep ers out of employment — more the seaman in the muck. The grist for the commie mill. We All applications for unem­ fact is that the present genera­ are ignored because we don't ployment insurance in New tion of American seamen are raise our voices or vote in oppo­ York City must be made clean-cut, idealstic and with a sition to the various groups who through the offices at 165 good education behind them. It Joralemon St„ Brooklyn is not uncommon to hear in a seek to take away our hard won gains and conditions. (Third Floor), instead of the messroom bull session the as­ District offices, as formerly. pirations of men professing the We have in our Union the brains and ability to lead us to higher things of life, such as a business, home and marriage. BUT WHAT DOES POP SAY? Conditions have changed fav­ orably for the seamen and no longer need the writer seek in the stereotype of the seaman of the past for his sea story char­ acters. There is di'ama enough from the events of these recent years upon which to draw. The war years and the struggle of the Unions to better conditions for the seaman—surely these are worthy.- backurops against which to set the drama of men. Certainly the SIU has rais­ ed the conditions and status of its members to a livable plane, where the future is relatively secure; and in so doing has in­ fluenced the raising of wages and living standards of other union and non-union ships. In the end, however, it is up to the individual seaman when he goes to sea, to find all those things that can enrich his life, be it experience, companions, Seafarer John Chaker (left) poses with Emil Ager, a long­ work or study. They will exact shoreman whom he met in Le Havre, while John's ship, the from him his best and mold him SS Lilica. was unloading coal. Chaker says the French docker at lea.st a better man. John J. Flynn bears a striking resemblance to his father-in-law. Tell Politicos Where We Stand, He Says To the Editor: problems. In order for us to grow, we must all work togeth­ er. Above all, I cannot see cliques on our ships, because they encourage apple polishing and stooges. It is very likely that a good many homesteaders have been away from Union Halls so long they have forgotten what the Halls look like—or how to go about shipping out. I'd like to see other members join in this discussion because it's very important to us all. Frank Meo Page Nine Seafaring Is Still Rugged But Public Knows Nothing Of Modern Seaman: Flynn To the Editor: A shipboard cameraman was on hand when the Deck Gang of the Bull Lines ship were topping booms over the No. 5 hatch.. From left to right: Soto, DM; an identified AB; Ramos, AB; Napoleonis, OS; M. Gonzalez, OS, and Dominick, Carpenter. LOG Attention Members! �Page Ten THE S E AF A RE RS LOG TxtdAy. October 7, 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben Bees, 95; Recording Secretary. J. A. Bullock. 4747: Reading Clerk (chairman acted as read­ ing clerk). * Motion carried to accept rec­ ommendations made by Build­ ing Repair Committee. Motion carried to concur in Headquar­ ters' resolution on the forthcom­ ing elections for officials to serve in 1950. Motion carried to post minutes of various Branch meet­ ings on the bulletin board. Head- quarters report to the member­ ship and Agent's verbal report accepted. Motion carried to in­ struct Port Agent to petition Secretary-Treasurer to appropri­ ate $1,950 from the Building Fund for repairs to wall and building caused by removal of building next door (125 Bank Street). One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjou 'td at 7:45 PM, with 55 meimbers present. % % BOSTON—Chairman. T. Flem­ ing. 30821; Recording Secretary. B. Lawson. 894; Reading Clerk. R. Murphy. 39427. Minutes of previous meetings 1^ I* A&G Shipping From Sept 14 To Sept 28 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore. Norfolk Savannah. Tampa. Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast 36 114 29 115 25 12 18 53 77 11 21 27 100 24 • 85 20 5 24 52 75 16 23 53 124 30 81 10 9 18 38 107 11 25 GRAND TOTAL 511 451 506 in all ports read and approved. Agent spoke ori the shipping sit­ uation for the Port of Boston. Dispatcher announced the ship­ ping figures for the past twoweek period. Headquarters'" re­ port to the membership read arid approved, as well as the Secre­ tary-Treasurer's regular financial report. Motion carried to excuse two Brothers from the meeting. After one minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers, motion carried to adjourn. 146 members were present. 4. 4. 4. SAVANNAH — Chairman. Jim Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ retary, Martin McCranie, 45052; Reading Clerk, S. J. Colcock, 38407. TOTAL REG. lie" 338 83 281 55 26 60 143 259 38 69 SHIPPED DECK 12 76 16 79 31 9 11 58 59 72 97 3 13 8 (No Breakdown Available) 1,468 354 326 330 228 24 79 1,089 Committee's report read and ac­ cepted. One minute of silence in fnemory of departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfare, there was lengthy discussion on var­ ious subjects pertaining to good of the Union. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM, with 365 members present. 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, James Tucker, 2209: Recording Secretary, Johnny Johnston, 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. ting around. It was pbirited out that every beef coming irito this port could be traced to this mat­ ter. Most of the speakers felt that if a riian Wanted a day off, he should call the Hall for a re­ lief for the day. The SS Aritinous, which is in port, has a beef aboard revolving around the question of time off. Meeting adjourned with 57 members in attendance. 4 4 4 GALVESTON — Chairman, Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording The following were read and Secretary, R. Wilbum, 37739; accepted: Previous meetings' Reading Clerk, J. Bird, 34683. minutes of all Branches, Secre­ tary-Treasurer's financial report. Galveston minutes and those Headquarters' report to the mem­ of other ports read and approved. bership. Charges read against Agent discussed local shipping member, and committee's deci­ situation and was followed by sion. Port Agent said that every­ Patrolman-Dispatcher who re­ thing. was going okay. There ported on two-week activities. were nine payoffs and five sign- Motion carried to extend ship­ ons during the past two weeks, ping cards 30 days for book­ he said, with about 25 ships in men. One minute of silence in air coming into port. The in- memory of departed Brothers. trarisits did not take many re­ Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM. placements, so shipping was riot 4 4 4 given much of a boost. Pros­ NEW YORK—Chairman, L. J. pects are that shipping will re­ Williams, 21550; Recording Sec­ turn to normal in the coming retary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; weeks. The Union represented* a Readinjg Clerk, Robert A. Mat­ Brother involved in a Coast thews, l54. Guard beef here and succeeded in winning his acquittal, the Ag­ Minutes of previous meeting ent reported. Excuses referred read and approved. Port Agent to Dispatcher. Letter read from discussed shipping, which has the Alcoa Steamship Company been fair during the past two requesting men getting re^ef weeks. Secretary-Treasurer re­ jobs to check with the heads of ported that the alterations on their departments. A comrriittee the Mobile Hall are nearing recommended that Brother -Wal­ completion. He added that when ter G. Smith, Book No. 48069, the Hall is ready it will be one be allowed to become active of the most comfortable and again. Motion carried to "Concur in committee's recommendation. Following Brothers took th,e Un­ ion Oath of Obligation: P. W. Reading of Savannah and other Branch minutes of previous meetings. They were accepted along with Headquarters' report to the membership. Port Agent reported on shipping in the port and said that a beef on the SS By RAY WHITE Jean concerning overtime be­ TAMPA—Everything is mov­ cause of unlicensed men's work ing along smoothly here, with performed by the officers had more ships coming into port than ever before. The only draw­ back is that they are mostly intransit callers and require few replacements. At this writing, on the sec­ ond day of the week, we have been settled. He said 45 hours already had four ships in port, overtime was involved. The and several more are due. Yes­ prospects for the next two-week terday we had the Iberville, Wa­ period are not too good, the terman. Today, we have the De- Agent said. He reported that Soto and Canton Victory, both Brother Jeff Gillette was down Waterman, and the Alcoa Pa­ in Jacksonville to cover a few ships, and also to attend a meet­ triot. The Iberville called for one ing of the AFL Central Trades man — a Wiper. However, we and Labor body, upon which he managed to ship a few ABs will report when he returns. arid FOWs on most ships touch­ Brothers Boland Hoffman, Book ing this port. The Florida still No. 47621, and J. B. Davis, Book caUs for several Engine and No. 50453, took the Union Oath of Obligation. Brother P. W. beck Department men. Reynolds was permitted to re­ EATERIES OUT The Spanish Restaurant Em- register as Wiper. Meeting ad­ ployees are out on strike here. journed at 8:10 PM, with 110 All waiters, cooks, bartenders, members present. Dalton, M. Pierprinski,' "B. C. 4 4 4 dishwashers have walked out. BALTIMORE — Chairman, Collins, S. L. Grice, :H.;rW. GirIn fact, the only ones remain­ William Reniz, 26445; Recording ard and C. Cervantes, ^eeting ing are the bosses, and the res­ Secretary, Maurice Burnstine, adjourned at 8:2(5'with 270 taurants look like ghost shops. 2257; Reading Clerk, G. A. Masmembers present. The largest of the struck shops, terson, 2257. 4 the Columbia, one of the most •publicized eateries in the coun­ Charges and trial committee's TAMPA — Chairman, Ray try, has been especially hard rulings read and accepted. Min-. While, 57; Rechrdiiig Secretary, hit. Needless to say, the SIU utes of previous nieetings read R. H. Hall, 26CD6(1; Reading Clerk, as usual has offered any assist­ and approved. Several members N. EUu, 16. ance needed in this beef. were excused from the riieeting Previotis meeting's minutes of The State of Florida just gave after presenting acceptable rea­ Tampa arid other Biranches read birth to a three percent sales sons. Headquarters report to the and accepted. Branch Agent tax. This is one thing that the membership approved as read. made his report on shipping. Governor assured Florida citi­ Letter read from the Baltimore Communication frdin Headquar­ zens would never happen. It Federation of Labor asking for ters' bookkeeper was read, inseems he has forgotten all cam­ donation for the AFL Grain and forniing Branch to remit General paign promises. Since the aver­ Mill Workers Local 74. Motion Fund assessment. Secretary-Trea­ age wage here is less than 30 carried to contribute $25. Port surer's financial report read and bucks a week, this tax is going Agent stated that shipping dur­ approved. Under Good and Wel­ to work a hardship on a lot of ing the past two weeks had fare, the subject of time off people. taken a sharp drop. Hospital came in for a good bit of bat­ Tampa Kept Busy Visiting Ships modern on the coast. The Mo­ bile Hall, he said, was in need of repairs for some time, but that they had been put off be­ cause of the high cost of ma­ SHIPPED SHIPkED TOTAL terials. Now that prices have ENG. InWbs. SHIPPED eased off, the job is being done at considerable savings to the 9 6 27 Union. Headquarters' resolution, 70 73 219 calling for return of the Bui-eau 12 5 53 of Navigation from the Coast 68 62 209 Gruai-d to the Commerce Depart­ 19 29 79 ment, was read. The resolution 7 15 31 recommended that a campaign 11 8 30 be instituted by all Districts of 45 37 130 the SIU to remove the Coast Guard from authority over sea­ men and that the support of the American Federation - of Labor be enlisted at its current con­ vention. The resolution was pass­ ed unanimously. Secretary-Trea­ surer Hall introduced Morris Weisberger, East Coast repre­ sentative of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, and a vice-presi­ dent of the SIU. Weisberger spoke briefly, praising the closeworking relationship of the A&G District and the SUP. He re­ ceived a roaring ovation from the membership. 4 4 4 PHILADELPHIA— Chairman, D. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, G. H. Seeburger, 6392; Reading Clerk, A. Fusco, 42860. All minutes of previous Branch meetings accepted as read. Agerit reported on the status of ship­ ping in this port. Motion car­ ried to put lock on televisioft set. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report and Headquarters' report to the membership read and accepted. Warren Neilson took the Union Oath of Obliga­ tion. Motion carried to refer ex­ cuses to the Dispatcher. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:10 PM, with 300 members present. In-Transit Ships Help Frisco But Beach Stiil Has Its Quota By JEFF MORRISON SAN FRANCISCO — In-tran­ sit ships are taking a few men, but not enough to enable us to report that shipping is good out here. It takes payoffs and signons to do that. The past two weeks saw these ships calling here: SS Gateway City, SS Maiden Victory, SS Jeff Davis, Waterman; SS Mar­ quette Victory, SS Steel Seafarer, Kenyon Victory, Isthmian, and the SS Marymar, Calmar. All of these vessels came in clean. With nothing to handle other thari routine affairs. The questions put to us by the men aboard them were mostly on matters of overtime. Bob Schreffius, the ladies' man of the Gulf, shipped on the Mai­ den Victory, an intercoastal job, and Bill Lamb, another oldtimer, shipped on the SS Twin Falls Victory. Bill made the previous voyage on the Twin Falls and liked it well enough to re-ship on her after she made the loop. He talks like he has found a home for awhile. Seafarers on the shoreside this week include J. Faraquohoe, V. T. J. Malone, F. Keely, Sam Drury, B. Boxley, W. Silverthorn, J. D. Otto and G. Gabbler. At a special meeting held ih this port to act on the resolu­ tion setting forth the Union posi­ tions to appear on the ballot in the approaching A&G electiOris, the membership voted unani­ mously to concur in the recorrtmendations. Our men in the Marine Hospi­ tal this week are Dusty Meeks, T. Isaksen, J. (Blackie) Keenari, H. Fasakerley, R. Guthrie, R. Ahearn, and Sam Drury. �Friday, October 7, 1949 ; 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Posts And Qualifications In A&G Elections 'Subway Series' Takes The Play Below are listed the A&G District posts that are to be filled in the forthcoming election, and the constitutional requirements that all candidates must meet. Read these carefully before sending in nominations and creden­ tials, which must reach the Secretary-Treasurer by October 15. NORFOLK: 1 Agent SAVANNAH: 1 Agent TAMPA: 1 Agent MOBILE: 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen NEW ORLEANS: 1 Agent 1 Deck Department Patrolman 1 Engine Department Patrolman 1 Stewards Department Patrolman GALVESTON 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman HEADQUARTERS: 1 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Assistant Secretary-Treasurers BOSTON: 1 Agent NEW YORK: 1 Agent 2 Deck Department Patrolmen 2 Engine Department Patrolmen 2 Stewards Department Patrolmen PHILADELPHIA: 1 Agent BALTIMORE: 1 Agent 1 Deck Department Patrolman 1 Engine Department Patrolman 1 Stewards Department Patrolman Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict, as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws are as follows: (a) That he be a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in con­ tinuous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nom­ ination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or Joint Patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidates for departmental Patrolman must have three years sea service in their respective department. Sea service as spec­ ified in this article, shall mean on merchant vessels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted him­ self previously while employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member and show four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed rat­ ing, prior to date of nomination. This pro­ vision shall not apply to officials and other office holders working for the Union during current year for period of four months or longer. Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, naming the particular office and submitting the necessary proof of qualification as listed above. The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer must be in his office not later than October 15, 1949, when nom­ inations will be closed. In addition, each candidate shall sub­ mit a regulation passport photo, taken re­ cently, a statement of not more than 100 words, giving a brief summary of his Union record and activities—both of which will be run in the SEAFARERS LOG prior to the voting period. Away From New York Shipping By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK —This port set­ tled down to a two-week period of fair shipping. Practically all activity was on the routine side. What excitement there was came from the news that this town will be the scene of all the World Series baseball games, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees coming to grips for the championship. With ducats for the games sold out and scalpers asking as high as a hundred bucks for their pasteboards, we guess most Sea­ farers will watch and listen to the games via television and ra­ dio. But to get back to shipping, here's the line-up of vessels that paid off here during the past two weeks: Robin Wentley, Robin Goodfellow, Steel Rover, Steel King, Steel Vendor, Suzanne, Marina, Bessemer Victory, Chick­ asaw, Raphael Semmes, Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New Jersey, Bull Run, J. W. Cullen, Puerto Rico and J. B. Waterman. Sign-ons were the Cecil Bean, a Dry Transportation Corpora­ tion vessel; the Suzanne, Marina, Puerto Rico, Steel King, Steel Vendor, Jefferson City and all the others on the intercoastal runs. We're glad to see that the steel workers have come out fighting for their demands, and are not leaving the issue to be handled by any government bureaucrats. The principal cause of the cur­ rent strike in steel is the com­ panies' insistence that any pen­ sion plan should also be support­ ed by the workers The men have a good beef in demanding that the employers pay for the pensions, because some of the smaller outfits have signed up with the union, show­ ing that they can afford it. And if the little guy (if you can call any steel manufacturer a little guy) can manage to put some­ thing away for his employes' old age, certainly the big operators can do the same. Alas, Shipping In Port Boston, Like Red Sox, Is An Also-Ran By BEN LAWSON BOSTON — Practically every­ port of payoff for settlement. thing that happened in this town The payoff aboard the SS during the past two weeks has Trinity was a beaut, thanks to a been overshadowed by the conk­ pre-payoff education meeting. ing out of the Boston Red Sox Everything was in perfect order in the last hours of the Ameri­ as a result of this session and can League pennant race. But the payoff came off smoothly. the Boston team might be con­ Pretty nice going, I'd say. soled by the fact that we haven't Big Alec Olsen just registered. been pounding out any great He's as brown as brown could shipping figures. be. Not from a trip, but from a Three ships came in for pay­ full, hot summer spent on his offs, two of which signed on sloop. During his slooping. Alec's again, the SS Cabins and the entire wardrobe consisted of a SS Trinity. Eastern's SS Yar­ pair of bathing trunks and he mouth paid off, then tied-up. certainly looks it. In-transit visitors for the peri­ Also in this week is old Jim od were the SS Steel Vendor, Hanso, who is looking for a Isthmian; SS Yorkmar, Calmar; Plumber-Machinist's job. SS Canton Victory and SS Gree­ By the way. I wouldn't advise ley Victory, Waterman. Things the Brothers to head this way, for the past 2V2 months, and were fairly smooth aboard these if they are looking for a ship. would appreciate visits from his ships, except for some disputed The tying-up of the SS Yar­ fi'iends. overtime carried on the York- mouth has given us a big ship­ mar. This will be taken to the ping list. 4 4 4 FRANK RAKAS James C. Latham, Rights of Way Examiner, Rights of Way Dept., Maryland State Roads Commission, 302 S. Aurora St., Easton, Md., asks you to get in touch with him. BALTIMORE 14 North Gajr St. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 4 4 4 Phone 5-8777 BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND MITCHELL T. REED Ill W. Bumslde St. Beacon 4335 Contact Benjamin B. Sterling, Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND, CaUf 257 Sth St. 42 Broadway, New York, im­ GALVESTON .308%—23rd St. Phone 2599 mediately. Phone DIgby 4-7830. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 ville Street, New Orleans, La., JAMES P. SMALL or to 813 Baronne Street, New Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel at Orleans. Seamen's Church Institute, 25 4 4 4 South Street, New York. WM. G. PURDY 4. 4 4. Your mother asks that you JOHN W. WARD write her at 27 W. Genesee Get in touch with your mother at 100 N. Arboles Ct., San Pedi'o, Street, Hornell, New York. Calif. ° JOHN WALTON 4. 4 4 Get in touch with your daugh­ ALLEN D. EWING ter, Aileen Walton at 36 .Sid­ Local Board No. 1, Rose Gil­ ney Place, Brooklyn N.Y. bert, Clerk, 80 Lafayette Street, New York 13, N.Y., asks you to CREW, SS^ NOONDAY call. Shipmates of Bob Lambert 4 4 4 ai-e asked to get in touch with CARMELO ^GIUGA (GUIGA) ROY R. WHITE him at the marine hospital, StatYour»mother is very ill. Get Get in touch with your par­ en Island, New York City. in touch with Accurso Bonti, ents, at Box 9, Reelsville, In­ 4 4 4 c/o Giuga, 123 Elizabeth Street, diana. EMERY DEWEY CROWELL New York 1^ N.Y. 4 4 4 Get in touch with your wife 4 4 4 LEROY FRAZIER at 161 West 94 Street, Apt. 7, C. MARTIN Your sister, Inez Frazier, 119 New York City, The number in your book, Shamrock St., East Alton, 111., 4 4 4 51513, is incorrect. Bring or mail RED HUNNEYCUTT wants you to get in touch with your book to Headquarters, 51 her. This Brother is in the New Beaver St., so that the correct Orleans Marine Hospital, Ward number, 51313, can be put in. 4 4 4 WARD LEWIS HOWIESON D-5, and wants all former ship­ 4 4 4 Contact the Missing Seamen mates to write or visit him. WILLIAM O'CONNOR Bureau, 25 South Street, New 4 4 4 Write to Richard J. Brown, BOYD DAVIS York 4, N.Y. care of the SIU Baltimore Hall. 4 4 4 Helen, in Canada, asks that It is very important. ROBERT A. CARTER you write to her. 4 4 4 HARVEY HILL Anyone finding the papers, Your sister-in-law, Mrs. J. W. RICHARD GRALECKI discharges, etc., of this Brother, This Brother, off the Seatrain Hill, Slusser Avenue, New Hart­ Z number 93162, is asked to mail them to him care of the New Jersey, has been in the ford, N.Y., asks you to get in fiew Orleans Hall, 823 Bien­ Staten Island Marine. Hospital touch with her. I Directory Of SIU Halls SIU, A&G District MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 TAMPA 18^9-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227% Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.V.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Undsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volplan SUP SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-313^ * Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne Sh Marquette 5909 FORT WILLIAM..118% Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone 3-3221 HALIFAX 128% HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone 5591 TORONTO Ill A Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, BA: 602 Boughton Sk Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton SV Pacific 7814 HEADQUARTERS. Montreal 12 McGlU Sib Plateau 670 �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October'?, li949 Statements On Policy By A&G District In the less than six months since it received its charter from the Seafarers International Un­ ion, the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers has firmly established itself as a going trade union organization on the American waterfront. The fledgling organization has signed contracts with six steamship companies and is currently in ne­ gotiations with several other major operators, which, when signed up, will make the BME the collective bargaining agent for Engineers aboard hundreds of American flag ships. WELCOMED BY SIU AFFILIATES When the BME was granted its charter by the SIU last May, the membership of the Atlan­ tic & Gulf District, as well as the other com­ ponents of the International, went on record to give complete support to the new affiliate. The SIU policy of giving unstinted aid and support to the BME has aided this organization materi­ ally in getting on its feet. The facilities of all SIU Branches were thrown open to the BME, and every possible effort was made to speed the BME along in its drive to bring the Engineers of America's merchant marine real trade union representation. With the backing of the SIU, the BME im­ mediately plunged into an organizational cam­ paign. The response of Engineers to the drive has now reached almost landslide proportions, with pledge cards and letters seeking member­ ship numbering in the dozens arriving at BME headquarters daily. Aboard many ships BME representatives are finding the Engineers eager to abandon the sinking MEBA, in favor of trade union protection which will guarantee them a democratic set-up and a hand in shaping their contracts, free from communist influence. Though the Engineers on the ships are root­ ing for the success of the BME, there are other The signing of a contract with Isthmian in 1947, after a bitterly fought organizational drive, was considered by the SIU to signal the end of the Isthmian campaign, but events in .recent months have demonstrated that the SIU is fight­ ing a second Isthmian campaign—this time to preserve its hard won gains from the crippling tactics of Harry Bridges and his communist sup­ porters. BRIDGES SPINS WEB OF DESTRUCTION Fortunately, the SIU in this campaign has •utmaneuvered Bridges, and will emerge from the battle unharmed. The same, however, can­ not be said for other unions that became en­ meshed in the Bridges web, spun on the shores of beautiful Hawaii. The SIU policy in the current Hawaiian strike was set two months ago, when the mem­ bership at a special meeting voted to honor its contractual obligation with Isthmian. The crew of the SS Steel Flyer was told to sail their ves­ sel, tied up then in Honolulu. The SIU took its stand in light of the fact that to jeopardize its contract with Isthmian might mean the loss of almost three years of effort spent in organizing the fleet, during which time over a quarter of a million dollars was spent. CIO ENGINEERS IGNORED BEEF Also figuring in the SIU's decision was the fact that the CIO Engineers had not recognized the strike. On the Steel Flyer the Engineers re­ mained aboard and kept up steam. To add to the foul-up, CIO dock clerks and checkers, affiliated with Bridges' union, continued to work during the beef. Bridges' actions prior to the Hawaii beef ,2how an unending campaign directed against the The BME Campaign forces at work anxious to see the BME die in infancy. A case in point is that of the SS Sir John Franklin, a ship owned by the Isbrandtsen Company. When the Franklin arrived in New York last month, the Marine Engineers Benefi­ cial Association, CIO, arbitrarily obdered the ship's Engineers to shut the plant down and go ashore—an order which completely ignored pos­ sible jeopardy of the Engineers' licenses. Four days later, Isbrandtsen was presented with de­ mands for a new contract, demands which far exceeded those okayed by the MEBA in agree­ ments signed recently by 40 other Atlantic and Gulf operators. MEBA DISCREDITED With Isbrandtsen no longer contracted to the MEBA, and NMU and CIO radio operators aboard ready to sail the vessel, the BME de­ clared the vessel unorganized and sent members to the company for employment aboard the ship. The move by the BME was in line with its gen­ eral policy that the entire MEBA is a discredit­ ed organization, riddle 1 by dissension, dominated by the communists and no longer representative of the wishes of ship Engineers. When the ship sailed five days later, BME Engineers were aboard in the engineroom. An NMU crew and CIO radio operators were aboard, too, their unions having demonstrated their dis­ favor with the MEBA tactics by dispatching crewmembers with orders to pass the picketline —a phony left wing MEBA demonstration—and go aboard the ship. Thus ended the Franklin in­ cident. The BME subsequently signed a contract with Isbrandtsen. the Hawaiian Beef SIU, both in the Union's regular activities and its organizing drive in Isthmian. During the years the SIU fought to win the Isthmian fleet. Bridges did everything possible to hamstring the SIU on the West Coast. The NMU, striving for the same prize, was treated royally at ILWU piers, though the efforts came to naught when the votes were tallied. Bridges took a crack at the SIU when he tried to have the SUP crew of the BS Mello Franco replaced by an NMU crew in Coos Bay, Oregon. New Orleans saw a Bridges drive to take over the longshoremen there nipped in the bud through SIU aid. Again and again Bridges' drives to weaken the SIU have been repelled. There is no need to reiterate the many times Bridges has sought to smash the SIU; the mem­ bership is well aware of his past drives. BRIDGES' AIMING HIGH The fact that the BME proved itself capable of coping with the MEBA in a waterfront action immediately brought forth screams of anguish from the MEBA. They immediately launched an attack on the BME, claiming the ship was scab­ bed out. Strangely enough, they had nothing to say about the NMU or CIO radio officers unions, both of which crossed their picketline. They cooed sweet nothings at their, fellow CIO unions while levelling both barrels at the AFL Engineers and its parent, the SIU. ROAD WILL BE ROUGH With the BME now a recognized factor on the waterfront, the road is going to get rougher *for our affiliate. Despite the fact that the BME already represents several hundred marine En­ gineers, and has majority representation in sev­ eral companies, the MEBA will attempt to smear the new outfit and eliminate it entirely from the waterfront scene. When and if the showdown comes, the SIU stands fully behind the BME. The SIU is joined in this support by the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, whose power has been sufficient to repel left-wingers' attacks against AFL unions before. BME HAS STRONG BACKING The backing of the AFL waterfront organi­ zations will guarantee the BME complete vic­ tory in its fight to bring genuine trade unionism to the marine Engineers. The SIU is pledged to support the BME men to the finish, and wher­ ever the SIU has pledged its strength in the past the battle has always been won. SIU members should stand alert for MEBA and communist propaganda aimed at causing dis­ sension within the SIU's ranks. The bell has sounded, and the SIU is in the BME's corner until the end. On the West Coast, unions which have fol­ lowed blindly behind Bridges' pied-piping now find themselves on the verge of extinction. The beginning of this year saw the end of a 100-day longshore strike; a strike that sapped great strength from the West Coast labor organiza­ tions. (A strike, incidentally, that was supported by the SIU.) Now Bridges is involved in a strike entering its sixth month in Hawaii that is prov­ ing to be disastrous for the small West Coast unions, particularly the MFOWW. SIU AVOIDS RED TRAP All of the small unions on the West Coast ifind themselves at the mercy of Bridges, and can do nothing except wait for him to release the noose—if that day will ever come for them. The SIU, however, refuses to let itself be dictated to by an outfit whose aim is to take over and dom­ inate American maritime workers. The SIU refuses to throw away the work and money that went into the organizing of Isthmian. The SIU refuses to live or die by the dictates of Bridges and his communist followers. THUMBS DOWN ON POWER GRABS In his current drive he is being a bit more A beef which is legitimate will always get subtle. By forcing the SIU to break its contract the support of the SIU, but where the sole ob­ with the Isthmian Steamship Company, Bridges hopes to deal a body blow to the SIU's strength. ject is to gain power, whether it be over the The loss of Isthmian — a SO-ship company — SIU or over the economic life of an isolated would seriously dent the SIU's contracted fleet, island in the middle of the Pacific, the SIU re­ and throw the company into the unorganized fuses to lie down and die. The membership of ring again. The prospects of having to tackle the SIU demonstrated that fully, when it voted Isthmian all over again, Bridges undoubtedly unanimously to honor the Isthmian contract in presumes, would be too much for the SIU. Even Hawaiian ports. The policy of the SIU in the if no other union would be capable of organiz­ Hawaiian beef has been set by the membership ing the company, his objective would have been of the Union. The second battle for the Isthmian gained. The rule or ruin tactic of the commies fleet will be won by the SIU. is history in dozens of America's unions, the The SIU's policy is to honor its contracts in Hawaii. NMU being a good example. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource October 7, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 28 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS INTENSIFIES FIGHT ON CG CONTROL OVER SEAMEN 50% OF ARMS AID TO GO ON US SHIPS COURT THROWS OUT $250,000 DAMAGE SUIT OF 29 FORMER PERMITMEN AGAINST UNION WALL STREET UNIONISM A&G RESOLUTION ON COAST GUARD SAVANNAH WINS OVERITME BEEF FOR DECK MEN ON THE SS JEAN PORT BALTIMORE HAS ENOUGH MEN TO HANDLE ALL SHIPPING NEEDS SEATTLE GETS TWO WEEKS OF GOOD SHIPPING PRO-SIU CREWS HAVE CITIES SERVICE ROCKY TYPHOON DRIVES PACKER AGROUND IN TOKYO BAY; 3 WEEK ORDEAL RELATED CREWS ACCLAIM SIU OVERSEAS NEWS BULLETIN TAMPA KEPT BUSY VISITING SHIPS IN-TRANSIT SHIPS HELP FRISCO BUT BEACH STILL HAS ITS QUOTA POSTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 'SUBWAY SERIES' TAKES THE PLAY AWAY FROM NEW YORK SHIPPING ALAS, SHIPPING IN PORT BOSTON, LIKE RED SOX, IS AN ALSO-RAN STATEMENTS ON POLICY BY A&G DISTRICT THE HAWAIIAN BEEF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2ad66a9251cf5d5ce3058f6db215ff27.PDF 0fe4ccd5281145836479fad4e35a03fa PDF Text Text FILING BEGINS FOR A&G POSTS The preliminaries to the annual election of officials to serve the Atlantic and Gulf District in 1950 got under way this week with the adoption of the customary resolution putting nominationsr in order. Twenty-nine positions in Headquarters; and the ten A&G District Branches were desig­ nated by the resolution to be filled in this year's balloting. Nominations for the offices will be accepted' Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA until Oct. 15, and the referendum balloting wiU NEW YORK. N. Y- FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 1949 No. 27 VOL. XI begin on Nov. 1 and continue through Dec. 31, as required by the SIU Con-* : stitution. Because of the continuing slQmp in the shipping, industry and its effect upon the Union Qualifications for office in the Seafarers Interna­ economy, the resolution points tional Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, as provided for to the fact that further retrench­ by the Constitution and By-laws are as follows: ment had been mecessary during {a) That he be a citizen of the United. States. the- past, year. The SIU Atiantic ^nd Gulf NEW YORK—Two AFL- wa­ (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers In­ terfront unions, affiliated with With no major improvement District will press for continua­ the AFfc Maritinre Trades De­ in the shipping situation indi­ tion of bonus payments to sea­ ternational Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf partment, are pushing demands cated, the number of Union of­ men facing injury from mines District, in continuous good standing for a period of two for new contracts in meetings ficials needed to provide full when the Maritime Emergency (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. with employer groups here.. representation for the member­ Board convenes on Nov. 1. "The (c) Any^ candidate for Agent or Joint Patrolman ship is not as large as in pre­ Board will hold a series of hear­ The present contracts of both must have three years of sea service in any one of three vious years, when the industry ings ~ on the question of warorganizations — the International area Iwnuses. was going full blast. departments. Any candidate for departmental Patrol­ Longshoremen's Association, and Originally scheduled to get un­ the Masters, Mates and Pilots of man must have three years sea service in their respec­ POSTS OPEN der way on Sept. 28, the hear­ America—expire on Sept. 30. tive department. Sea service as specified in this article, The resolution calls for the ings were postponed at the re­ ILA demands include wage in­ shall mean on merchant vessels in [unlicensed capacity. election of four Headquarters of­ quest of several witnesses who creases, broadened welfare plan, (d) That he has not misconducted himself pre­ ficers, ten Port Agents and fif­ indicated a desire to testify. pensions, extended vacations, and teen Port Patrolmen, with the The hearings will be devoted viously while employed as an officer of the Union. improved working conditions. breakdown as follows: to a full examination of the The AFL longshoremen also in­ (e) That he be an active and full book member and Headquarters—One Secretary- question of war bonus payments sist that the new contract must show four months discharges for the current year in an Treasurer, and three Assistant to seamen travelling in foreign cover the entire Atlantic coast. unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination. This pro­ waters where floating mines may Secretary-Treasurers. MOVING SLOWLY vision shall not apply to officials and other office hold­ be encountered. • Boston—One Agent. ers working for the Union during current year for per­ So far only slight progress has Shipping and insurance com­ New York—One Agent, two been made, the operators having panies want the bonus payments iod of four months or longer. Deck Patrolmen, two Engine Pa­ countered with a proposal for to be stopped, contending that Any member who can qualify may nominate him­ trolmen, and two Stewards Pa­ continuation of the present con­ damage to American vessels by trolmen. self for office by submitting, in writing, his intention tract for two more years. This mines left over from the war Philadelphia—One Agent. to run for office, naming the particular office and sub­ week the employers withdrew has been greatly reduced. Baltimore — One Agent, one mitting the necessary proof oif qualification as listed their original demand for a 13Deck Patrolman, one Engine Pa­ At the hearings, the SIU will cent cut in the hourly wage rate, above. trolman, and one Stewards Pa­ point up that the danger of in­ which had been rejected by the jury from mines is still a real The notice of intention addressed to the Secret arytrolman. ILA negotiating committee. threat. Even if the number of Norfolk—One Agent. Treasurer must be in his office not later than October The MM&P is asking a gen­ casualties resulting from mines Savannah—One Agent. 15, 1949, when nominations will be closed. eral five percent wage increase, has decreased, the Union will Tampa—One Agent. In addition, each candidate shall submit a regula­ a union shop, hiring hall, month­ Mobile—One Agent and two emphasize that the possibility of ly uniform allowances and in­ tion passport photo, taken recently, a statement of not incidence still exists. Joint Patrolmen. creased vacation allowances. The more than 100 words, giving a brief summary of his New Orleans—One Agent, one The number of left-over mines shipowners have countered with Union record and activities—^both of which will be run Deck Patrolman, one Engine Pa- is not known, the Union holds, an offer to renew without change and as long as a single mine in the SEAFARERS LOG prior to the voting period. (Continued on Page 3) the present contract. exists in an area, the lives of seamen travelling in that area are exposed to danger. Since the end of World War 11, 303 ships have been mine casualties. Twenty-nine of these were sunk or damaged in the first six months of this year, among them the SlU-contracted Steel Admiral, Isthmian, which The two-pronged campaign m access to the courts to obtain (R., Ore.), members of the La­ support of the SlU's demand, was struck by a floating mine in the Saigon River on Jan. 23. behalf of seamen's rights cur­ maintenance and cure and in­ bor Committee, drafted amend­ but it was defeated. However, by the time the ments to HR 3191. demnity for personal injuries rently being waged on the legis­ sustained in the course of their These .were formally introduced measure was presented on the lative front by the SIU Atlantic employment. by Senator Morse: to the sub­ floor of the House, considerable committee restudying the'meas­ support for a 50-50 provision in and Gulf District is bringing rePOORLY WORDED ure, and the prospects of their regard to the transport of arms 'sults. adoption with the final bill on aid was whipped up among The Union's position was based In response to the Union's de­ Two developments here and mand that * seamen's rights be on the contention that the word­ the floor of the Senate are bright. House members. An A&G District representa­ abroad that would affect sev­ protected in the proposed revi­ ing of the proposed law would ON THE WAY tive went to Washington, ac­ eral SlU-contracted ships were sions of the Federal Employees permit seamen working on govCompensation Act (HR 3191), ernnient-owned ships to be de­ The second of the present SIU companied by Joseph Pomarlen, announced during the past week. leading Senators and Congress­ fined as government employees legislative objectives, that of secretary of the Liberal Party's One was the recommendation men have worked out additional and, therefore, entitled only to guaranteeing the use of Ameri­ Trade Union Council, which of the Interstate Commerce Com­ can ships and seamen in the represents most of the trade mission's water carrier bureau amendments which will preserve workmen's compensation. transport of cargo under the for­ unions in New York. that the Waterman^, Steamship Seamen could only be protect­ all the rights now - enjoyed by eign military aid program, has Corporation be permitted to add ed from such injustice, the Union seamen under admiralty law and WINNING SUPPORT also appeared to be on the road Yaquina Bay, Ore., to its ports officials Explained, by having a other statutes. They succeeded in winning to success. of call. Waterman has . several provision written into the pro­ - When it was announced re­ cently that the Senate Labor and posed law specifically exempting In the House of Representa­ sympathy for the plight of vessels on the Arrow Line run tives, the arms aid bill adopted American seamen who are fac­ between the East and West Education Committee was in the them from its coverage. process of revising the federal The SlU's viewpoint was also contains a provision insuring em­ ing increased unfemployment, coasts. compensation law, Paul Hall and presented to legislators by the ployment of at least 50 percent while foreign shipping is on the In Haifa it. was reported that • -• ' new piers and equipment are Morris Weisberger, international Union representative in Washing of American ships to carry the rise. As a result, an amendment for arms cargoes to North Atlantic being built and will be ready vice-presidents of the SIU, im­ ton. 50 percent, at least, in the use Pact associates. for use in 1950. The Isthmian mediately urged that seamen be As a result of the Union's ef­ of American ships, was intro­ When the bill was still before Line recently included the Is­ specifically excluded from the forts, which were supported by duced by Rep. Herbert C. Bon­ the House Foreign Affairs Com­ raeli port in the itinerary of other labor organizations through­ law. 1 some of its ships on the Persian ner (D., N.C.). mittee, Rep. Jacob Javits (R., out the country, Senators Paul Otherwise, the STl)[ officials de­ N.Y.) offered an amendment in Gulf run. (Continued on Page 3) Douglas (D.,, 111.), Wayne Morse clared, seamen would be denied ILA And MM&P Qualificatiotts For A&G Offke Carry On Talks For New Pacts SHI Pressing for Continiied War Bonus Pay Seafarers' Fight To Protect Rights AaJ Johs Of American Seamen Saining Strong Sappert Waterman Opening Pert On West Coast �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 23, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Make A Nomination This week the opening bell sounded for an annua event that is always of .great interest to Seafarers. And of great importance, too. ^ Nominations are now in order for elective positions in the Atlantic and Gulf District, and they may be sub­ mitted at any time up until Oct.-15. Actual balloting gets under way on Nov. 1 and continues through Dec. 31 Ts- Perhaps the most striking thing about the A&G Dis­ trict's annual elections is that any Union member who meets the few simple qualifications laid down in the SIU Constitution can become a candidate for office; (See list of qualifications on page 1.) All a qualified member has to do is write down the name of the office he is interested in ruhning for, enclose it in an envelope with proof of his qualifications, a recent passport photo of himself and a few words on his Union record. The envelope containing this material should be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer's office, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. It must be there on or before Oct. 15, when nominations close. Despite the ease with which any member can get on the ballot, it should be borne in mind that a nomina­ tion for Union office should not be taken lightly. Repre­ senting the membership of the Atlarftic and Gulf District is a serious responsibility. The welfare and security of every member depends upon the abilities and understand­ ing of seamen's problems possessed by those charged with the administration of Union affairs. With the American merchant marine facing one of the most critical periods of its history and the opponents of organized labor stepping up their efforts to cut back seamen's hard-won gains, a Union official takes on a mighty task. Hospital Patients • When enleriilg Ihe hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Men Now h The Marine Hespitab Staten Island Hospital It is not enough that a member seeking Union office These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals. You can contact your Hos­ be a nice guy. Candidates for office in the Atlantic and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging pital delegate at the Staten Gulf District should be motivated by a desire to fight heavily on their hands, Do what you can to cheer them up by Island Hospital at the follow­ in behalf of the interest of their Union Brothers on a writing them. ing times: round-the-clock basis. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. T. MURRAY Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you know of someone who fits the bill—or if you I. LLENOS — (on 5th and 6th floors.) think you yourself qualify—have those credentials in on J. SALMON S. LEVY W. L. AKINS time. The membership will do the rest. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. G. E. ROUSE F. KORVATIN A. R. KORBACK (on 3rd and 4th floors.) W. V. CONNORS H. R. PITT ^ C. PRECLARO Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. M; BRYANT J, KOVISH "^ (on Ist and 2nd floors.) P. VAN DER EIK T. MASTANTUNY A. SYLVERA There is a woman in La Belle, Florida — who asks D. McCORKINGDALE T, M. SAUVE that she be nameless —^ who regularly contributes a dollar R. W. BELL M. J. LUCAS J. E. TASSIN a month to the A&G Hospital Fund. P. B. COGLEY A. TREVINO C. E.- PARKER J. CISIECKI J. HERNANDEZ V. LAWRENCE This is not a solicitation of funds, the Hospital Fund L. TICKEL O. HOWELL M. FERNANDEZ has sufficient money—^indeed, that assessment was discon­ G. A. CARROLL L. KAY L. OXEN tinued while, at the same time, the benefits were increased. J. DERKSMEYER J. O'MALLEY T. KANADY E. F. PAUL I. RHODEN Instead this is a tribute to one who knows and ap­ ' t t t X X i, M. ROSSI preciates what unions have done for the American worker, MOBILE HOSPITAL V. GROVER SAVANNAH HOSPITAL and feels a compulsion to do whatever she can to help J. CURTIS t t' t W. L. SMITH them. MIKE LEOUSIS SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL W. W. ALLRED L. HOWARD There are people like her in unions who sometimes get J. W. KEENAN tit T. GALVIN T. ISAKSEN their brains beaten out on the picketjine to gain what NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL^ R. LONG B. WIGG D. C. MILLER they know is right and just. There are others like her— J. DENNIS J. GILL wives and mothers—-who-unhesitatingly and uncomplain­ L. LANG t t t T. MACK F. LANDRY ingly do without food arid clothes for the same reason. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL t t t' -i C. ELLARD It is because of people like her—^men and women— C. D. SHIVELY H. E. BONEWALD BOSTON HOSPITAL N. DORPMANS that the SIU and the labor movement have gone as far L. WILLIS BOB FISHER J. P. PROBST B. W. BIGGS as we have. VIC MILAZZO J. W. FAILLA J. B. ALLRED J. jr. FLAHERTY And why w;; will accomplish even more. W. R. THOMPSON F, M. KENFIELD To A Friend in® J •is.;" "ii C �T*-"':W! - i^rida7.'Se)>lember 23, 1949 \ •". •". THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Nominations Onened For 29 A&G Offices (Continued from Page 1) trolman, and one Stewards Pa­ trolman. Galveston—One Agent and one Joint Patrolman. The following adopted resolution puts into motion the nominating If developments during the coming year make the opening machinery for the referendum to dete^'mine 1950 officials in A&G Head- of additional Union Branches or quarters and branches. offices-' necessary, the " resolution (Continued from Page 1) Nominees will, if qualified, go on the referendum ballot to be voted on stated that the staffing of such Strong support of the SIU's by the membership in all ports during November and December, as provided offices should be left to the dis­ cretion of the Secretary-Treas­ demand came from the New for in the SIU Constitution. urer, subject to the approval of York delegation in the House, Text of the Resolution follows: the membership. with the following playing an active role in obtaining adop­ WHEREAS: It has been customary for the Union to determine annually by resolution Inasmuch as the A&G District tion of the amendment: Louis what elective offices shall be placed on the ballot for each annual election Halls on the West Coast are op­ erating on a temporary basis, the B. Heller, John J. Rooney, Abra­ other than those provided for in the Constitution, and r e s o 1 u tion recommended that ham Multer, Arthur G. Klein, Jacob J. Javits, Walter Lynch, WHEREAS: Since the last election - many changes have occurred in the industry they should not be placed on the ballot. which will affect our organizational life, economically, and Isadore Bollinger, Anthony TaiiIn order to be eligible for a riello and Franklin D. Roosevelt, WHEREAS: The Union, because of adverse conditions, has had to retrench during place on the ballot, candidates Jr. Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas the past year and, from information we have, conditions are not apt to get must possess a few simple quali­ (i)., Cal.) also supported the SIU better during the,coming year, and for these reasons we should i^lace a mini­ fications, as required by the proposal. mum number of elective offices on the ballot, Union Constitution. Among these The A&G District launched its broadside in favor of the use THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following offices be placed on a refer­ are the requirements that a canof American ships when Secre­ endum ballot for the annual election of the Seafarers International Union of Alate be a citizen of the United States, a full bookmember for at tary-Treasurer Paul Hall urged North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, for the year 19^50: least two years, and have had at iall members of Congress to rec­ NORFOLK: HEADQUARTERS: least three years of sea time in ognize the "critical condition of 1 Agent 1 Secretary-Treasurer an unlicensed capacity, with the United States merchant mar­ SAVANNAH: 3 Assistant Secretary-Treasurers four months in the current year. ine," -by guaranteeing their par­ 1 Agent BOSTON:, PHOTOS. TOO ticipation in the carrying of TAMPA: 1 Agent The resolution renewed the arms cargo to Europe. 1 Agent requirement, first adopted in the NEW YORK:, "It is imperative that such a MOBILE: 1947 elections, that each candi­ 1 Agent provision be incorporated into 1 Agent date submit* a recent regulation2 Deck Department Patrolmen -the bill," Hall declared. Other­ size passport photograph, as well 2 Joint Patrolmen wise, he' warned, the US mer­ 2 Engine Department Patrolmen NEW ORLEANS: as a statement of not more than chant fleet would continue to 2 Stewards Department Patrolmen 100 words, summarizing his 1 Agent. diminish. PHILADELPHIA: Union record. 1 Deck Department Patrolman With the Senate still to take 1 Agent The pictures and statements of 1 Engine Department Patrolman final action on the arms aid bill, BALTIMORE: all candidates who qualify for 1 Stewards Department Patrolman the A&G District is continuing 1 Agent the ballot will appear in an is­ its fight to have an amendment GALVESTON 1 Deck Department Patrolman '' sue of the SEAFARERS LOG similar to the House's 50-50 pro­ 1 Agent . 1 Engine Department Patrolman prior to the start of balloting. vision incorporated into the 1 Joint Patrolman 1 Stewards Department Patrolman Repeating . the call made in final measure. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That if, during the year, it becomes necessary previous years, the Union urges to open additional offices, the staffing of such offices shall be left to the dis­ members wishing to accept the cretion of the Secretary-Treasurer, subject to approval of the membership, responsibilities of Union office, and who meet the qualifications, and to place their names in nomina­ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That, inasmuch as the Atlantic and Gulf District tion, so that the membership The maximum dividend that Halls on the West Coast are of a temporary nature, these officers not be would have a wide choice of .will be refunded to World War candidates from whom to select listed on the referendum ballot, and II 'Veterans on their National their representative for the com­ Service" Life Insurance policies BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That in addition to the regular constitutional require­ ing year. is $528. ments, each candidate for office shall furnish with his acceptance for office In last year's elections, 61 That sum will go to those vets a regulation passport picture of recent taking, as well as a statement of not qualified candidates competed who had $10,000 policies in force more than 100 words, giving a brief summary of his Union record and acti­ Tor 33 elective positions, four for 96 months and who took out vities, such picture and statement to be run in the Seafarers Log just prior more than will appear on this the policies when they were 40 to commencement of voting. This to be done in accordance with previous years ballot. years old or less. difference in the number SIU members who served in ^ membership action to. familiarize the membership with the names, faces and of The posts refiects the Union's con­ the armed forces during the war records of all xrandidates for office. stant drive for economy to meet can figure how much they've the decline in income caused by ROBERTA. MATTHEWS, 154 LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS, 215 50 got coming in life insurance the drop in shipping. L. A, GARDNER, 3697 - dividends by using fhe follow­ J. A. ALGINA, 1320 SlU Campaigns In Washington Making Headway Resolution On AM Clesthns Top Gl Insurance Refund Will Be $528 ing scale: Age 40 or imder—55 cents a month multiplied by each $1,000 of insurance; 41 to 45—scaling down from 52 cents to 40 cents; 46 to 50—37 cents down to 25 cents; 51 to 54—24 cents down " to 21 cents; 55 and ovel-—20 cents per $1,000. The SIU urges all members who are ^ war vets to get their dividend applications at the near­ est port office. The VA will be­ gin mailing checks oh January 1, 1950., This is how it's done under a communist regime, specifically in Hungary. A so-called "rank-gndfile" worker in a "factory stands up on a box during, a rest period and say's: "Comrades, I move that we all vote to work an extra hour today to help our fellow-com­ rades in the French coal mines / > (or whatever the current trouble spot is)." The first time this happened With the membership con­ in the ^Hungarian factories, the curring in the Tallying Com­ anti-communist workers demur­ mittee's report on the assess­ red. The next day leaders of ment referendum at all the opposition groups were sum­ Branch meetings Wednesday. moned before the secret police, Sept. 14, the ten-dollar Gen­ and the next time a "vote" was eral Fund assessment is now ' taken, there was no opposition. payable. That's the report from the Seafarers are urged to one-time leader of the Hungari­ make their payments im­ an movement,, Charles Peyer, mediately so that their books who recently arrived in America, and permits can be marked an exile from his native land. He was brought here by the Inter­ , paid up to date. national Rescue Committee, an Assessment Due — Lobor Refugee Exposes Misery Under Commies orga/iization of labor leaders and liberal spokesmen on whose board are AFL Vice President Matthew Woll and ILGWU Vice Presidents Luigi Antonini and Louis Stulberg. In a special interview with the AFL News Service, Mr. Peyer disclosed that the work-week in Hungary has been increased from 48 hours to 54 hours with no increase in wages. In fact, the average weekly wage for an industrial worker today is worth in purchasing power about $10. According to . Mr. Peyer, the Communist regime in Hungary has: • 1. Abolished the right to strike. 2. Prohibited a worker from leaving one job for another 3. Introduced political s e 1 e ction in appointment of foremen and superintendents. 4. Introduced a spy system in factories so that in every group of 10 workers, one "is working for the secret police. 5. Compelled women to work in factories and abolished pro­ hibition against child labor. Pre­ viously no child under 14 was allowed to work in a factory. Today, as Mr. Teyer said, "they don't ask questions." Worst of all, he said, the children are trained to spy on their elders who work in the factories. Hungary at one time had a high standard in social legisla­ tion. Since "sacrifice" is the propaganda line in present-day Hungary, no Hungarian worker, who values his life, would dream of' taking advantage of sickness or accident insurance, old-age pensions, allowances for depen­ dents or other benefits. Mr. Peyer, who began his ca,reer as a toolmaker and then be­ came secretary of the Iron-work­ ers Union and later secretarygeneral of the Trades Union Council, said that sabotage in in­ dustry and agriculture was fairly extensive -in Hungary. However, he said the Hungarian anti-com­ munist movement could do little against the might of the Soviet army which still occupies the land. The leader of the Hungarian Social Democratic Party, who had to flee the Communist re­ gime under Bela Kun in 1919, then was imprisoned by the Fas= cist dictatorship of Admiral Horthy, then imprisoned by the Nazis in the Mauthausen concen­ tration camp and finally had to flee for his life when the Hun­ garian Communists, under Matayas Pakosi, came into power. The International Rescue Com­ mittee is currently conducting an Iron Curtain Refuge Cam­ paign to proyide material aid to recently escaped refugees from Communist-contjrolled countries in Europe. The campaign chair­ man is Admiral Richard E. Byrd, �THE SEAFARERS Pag* J'our, Shipping Shews Improvement In Port Mobile Bosm LOG Hand Of The SS Bleedmg Hewt Friday, September 23, 1949 By Ted Andrysiaji: •1 By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Improvement has been noted in shipping in this port during the past two weeks. Although it has not been what we would like it to be, we can say that shipping has been fair, with 247 men being dispatched to jobs during the period. Ships paying off include the following: Morning Light, Monarch of the Seas, Golden City, Alcoa Clipper, Fairisle, Choctaw, Hast­ ings, Ponce de Leon, Noonday, Zebulon Pike and the Alcoa Pen­ nant. Sign-ons took place aboard the Morning Light, Gateway i City, Jeff Davis, Monarch of the Seas, Golden City, Alcoa Clipper, Jean LaFitte, Fairisle, Mobilian and Choctaw. IN-TRANSIT In addition, the following ves­ sels called in-transit: Alcoa Roamer, Grely Victory and Canton Victory. Only one ship was lost to the boneyard during the past twoweek period. She jvas the Water­ man Liberty SS Zebulon Pike. All of the payoffs were smoot^ with the exception of the Alcoa Pennant's. This ship had a deck department overtime beef that involved stevedores shifting ship in Norfolk. However, after con­ siderable discussion, the over­ time was collected for the crewmembers. ' Some of the Brothers you can find on . the Mobile beach at present are Henry Hicks, W, Gradick, Ralph Dorgan, C. Jansen, Joe Henderson, J. Kulakowski, J. Hall, A. Hollings, W. G. Lewsi, F. Stmary, F." Bradley, and T. Eppeletie. Well, that's about it for this time, except to add that shipping does not look too bright for the next two weeks, inasmuch as few arrivals are scheduled thus far for this port. New York Shaping On The Upgrade, But Enough Men Are Avuihhie By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Shipping took a rise in the two-week period just ended, but there were more than enough' men on the beach to take care of all our needs. Getting down to the payoffs; there were the City of Alma, Warrior, Loyola Victory, Azalea City, Bessemer Victory, Maiden Creek, all of Waterman; Frances. Cornelia, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Puerto Rico, Bull Lines. • Other payoffs included the Colabee, American-Hawaiian; James Gillis, Smith and Johnson job which went into lay-up; Seatrain New York; Steel Admiral and Steel Architect; Isthmian. Tanker payoffs were the Alexan­ dra, Carras; New London, Mathiasen, and Evistar, Triton. with the; big companies. Their high-priced executives are well taken care of and many of them get a substantial pension when they leave thp companies' em­ ployment. And they don't con­ tribute to tlie fund, either. But the working guy, as us­ ual, always /faces a battle when he tries. to improve his security. What would the steel worker— or any organized worker, for that matter—do without his un­ ion. Frisco Agent Returns From Henelulu Stay By JEFF MORRISON Under these conditions, the to create turmoil and- chaos in SIU felt that there was no Teas- their party's interest, and the SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping on why its men should stay off workers' welfare is just second­ for the past two weeks has been the ships, while CIO Engineers ary. fair, but nothing to, boast about. affiliated with • the striking dock Beefs are used only as an ex­ SIGN-ONS The majority of the bookmen workers remained aboard and cuse to further the communist Sign-ons were the City of who were ready to ship during worked. It was at this point that program, and to weaken ' the Alma, Topa Topa, Warrior, Bes­ this period were able to get out. the Seafarers returned to the anti-communist forces. semer Victory, Francis, Kathryn, However, it was a^ little slow ships. Right now the commies are • Cornelia, Elizabeth, Puerto Rico, for permitmen. going all-out in a drive to mess HELPED COMMIE PLOT In the way of payoffs, we had Robin Kirk, Coral Sea, Steel ujp maritime in all nations where the SS Young America, Water­ It should also be remembered Fabricator, Steel Voyager, Steel they ai:^ iiiot in power or control. man. This was one of the clean­ that the ILWU sent a couple of Maker, the Steel Seafarer and est ships to hit this port in some " Bridges, as you may remem­ its top men to England, to urge St. Augustine Victory. The lattime. The ship was a pleasure ber, has been elected to head dockworkers there to tie-up ships ter two were port payoffs and to payoff. the communist-controlled World of the SIU Canadian District. sign-ons. The ships hitting port in-trans­ Maritime Federation. You can One of these men was the Due to the efforts of the Un­ it were the Monroe Victory, Ken- ILWU's secretary,, who is a com,- look for this outfit to start its' ion organizers several jobs came yon Victory, Twin Falls Victory, up for the membership in the Purdue Victory, Marymar and mie. He was tossed out of the operations pretty soon. Wherever the opportunity country about the time that the form of three sign-ons that we Clarmar. Almost all of them commie plot to cripple British arises, it will be out there bang­ wouldn't have othei-wise had. called for a few replacements. ing away at genuine trade un­ shipping collapsed. These were the Stockton, Car­ Looking ahead for the next In every waterfront beef that ionists who regard the commies ras, which came out of lay-up two weeks< shipping might be the commies have a hand, the as enemies of -the seamen every­ to take a full crew; Algonquin very slow. Ships thus far sched­ pattern is plear. They are out where. By BEN LAWSON Victory, St. Lawrence Naviga­ uled to call here are all intion Company; and the Dorian BOSTON—"Poor" is the only Prince (formerly the William G. transit jobs. Of course, there's word for shipping here in the Lee>, Dorian Steamship Com­ always the hope that we may Beilntown. Although several ships pany. All were fairly recently get a surprise payoff. came into port during the two- put under the SIU banner. HONOLULU TRIP ' By JIM DRAWDY week period just ended, only As the membership knows,. I The wage increases of $3.50 was recentljs-in Honolulu to pro­ SAVANNAH—For a port of of drydock and ready Ho go to one paid off and signed on. and $7.50 per month, which the vide representation for Seafar­ this size, shipping has been very work. Likewise Arthur Frick, an She was the Bull Run, a tank­ Union negotiated last December oldtimer who just corripleted a er operated by the Petrol Tank­ and last June, respectively, are ers arriving in that strike-bound good for the past two w.eeks. The SS Cape Nome, South At- round of the Gulf in search of ers outfit. The others were in- new being paid by the St. Law­ port. This strike by BridgEs and lantic, paid off, and signed on ® transit callers—the SS Steel Ad­ rence Navigation Company, ope­ the conduct of him and his hench­ "Lemon * Extract" Hodges is again, along with the SS William men show that the commies are miral and Steel Recorder, Isth­ rators of the Algonquin Victory. ready to ship and "BR"/Carrolcarrying out the program of H. Carruth, Trans-Fuel. mian, and the Greeley Victory, ton attended the meeting the. Men who will have money waterfront disruption laid down Besides these, we had several Bessemer' Victory and Raphael other night. Juky Cohen has been due for these increases during by the Soviet Union. ships calling on in-transit status. Semmes, Waterman. quiet for a long time, possibly Employment with this company The first SIU ships to arrive Things were fairly smooth on can get it by writing to the St. in Honolulu, were tibd up by They were the SS Steel King, due to the fact that he is naall ships, with only some dis- Lawrence Navigation Company, the strike' when Seafarers fol­ Isthmian, and two vessels con­ vigatihg with the aid of crutches. tracted to the SIU Canadian Dis­ . The weather has been fine puted overtime on the two Isth­ 75 West St., New York City. lowed Union instructions to trict, '•the SS Dingwall and SS mian jobs. These wiU be car­ here for the past two weeks. walk off the ships. However, Argobec. GOOD SIGN ried to the ports of payoff for Maybe it goes hand in hand with Engineers aboard these vesselsAll of these ships came in final settlement. good shipping. But the labor sit­ With the cold weather coming all members of the CIO Marine clean, without a single beef to uation is not so bright. As in After the hottest summer on on, tankers are beginning to Engineers Beneficial Association other spots, unemployment is record up here, we had to turn show increased activity. We hope -stayed on tjie ships and kept complicate things. Among our Seafarers in Sa­ rising. on the steam in the Hall last this continues, naturally, because up steam, despite the fact that Most of the boys form groups week to tak^ the chill off and it will mean more jobs for our their union was affiliated with vannah at the moment is Nollie Towns. He is shipping out on and go fishing or crabbing be­ chase the dampness. One thing j members. the CIO longshore workers. the Jean as Carpenter. Nollie tween ships. Most of our mop you can never be sure of around i The threatened steel strike is It was also discovered that the seems to like the isles of en­ and broom brigade have shipped Jiere is the weather. bound to have wide effect on striking CIO union had men out and we're now open for See you all in the next issue many industries and if it comes working cargo at the docks of chantment in the Carib. ' Barracuda Bob Pierce is out volunteers. off the responsibility will rest the American Tin Company. Df the LOG. Boston Shipping On Chiiiy Side Savannah Not Singing The Bines �Friday, September 23, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire grade ore as Mesabi itself did back in 1892. The American steel Merchant shipping is closely industry is looking to Labrador • ' -I bllied td changing economics. as the great hope of its iron Never static, it is always in a ore supply for the'future. gtate of flux. Before this orf can be ship­ Many a shipping service has ped to blast furnaces, a 350-mile gone out of business, just as railroad must be built from the many another has started, ac­ interior to the Gulf of St. Law­ cording to new trends in do­ rence. Some ore already has mestic or foreign trade. Particu­ come out of the range for ex­ larly interesting to shipping perimental purposes, and the rail­ people, maritime unions, and road is under construction. many seamen, therefore, are changes of great consequence But' what mills will be able to now underway, which may effect use this ore—whether it will go a large part of the American to the Great Lakes or to even merchant marine, especially the new steel mills along the At­ huge Great Lakes fleet of ore lantic Coast—depends on what happens to the proposed St. chips. Lawrence Seaway connecting the The United States is depleting Great Lakes and the ocean. its vital iron ore here at home, WOULD BE USELESS and is forced to import more and more of it from abroad. Sure At present, the Great Lakes to feel the impact of this de­ fleet of long ore ships would be pletion is the Great Lakes fleet, useless for transiting the St. which depends almost entirely Lawrence, being unable to get on the ore trade for its exist­ through the canals. They are too long and of too deep a draft to ence. The George F. Rand, above, a self-unloading bulk freighter, is typical of the Lakes Ore car­ Future prosperity of Great make the locks. riers. Unless the St. Lawrence Waterway is approved before the Mesabi range is exhausted, Lakes shipping, with its 15,000 Construction of the huge and these ships may soon vanish from the Lakes, because their draft is too deep for the present jobs for merchant seamen, is costly St. Lawrence Seaway, a St. Lawrence canals. linked to the words Mesabi, La­ joint American-Canadian venture brador and St. Lawrence. to be paid for mainly^ with Am­ thinks it will pass in the next If this is done, the Great Lakes ciation of manufacturers in the erican dollars, has been debated session of Congress. BEGAN IN 1892 ore fleet will gradually go out northeast states) has just an­ The modern Great Lakes fleet in Congress for many a year and If the Seaway is not built and of business, as the Mesabi range nounced that a combine of steel had its beginning shortly after comes up for consideration at if the steel industry does, as yields its last high grade ore in interests has already blueprinted the great Mesabi range of iron almost every session. every indication points it will, diminishing returns year by year a plan for the erection of a ore was opened in 1892. Year It was a pet idea of the late start using Labrador ore in the over the next few decades. $200,000,000 steel mill some­ by year since then, as the na­ Pres. Franklin Roosevelt, but de­ mid-west mills, the Great Lakes where in New England adjacent SIU ORE CARRIERS tion's economy has grown more spite his ardent backing was ore fleet would have to be re­ to tidewater. dependent on steel, the Lakes never okayed by Congress, be­ built. Only small ships can tran­ This is not a wild drearn—the Whether this will come about fleet has grown in numbers till, cause no one has ever been able sit the St. Lawrence system of idea of steel mills on the, coast. depends, of course, on the ra­ in 1948, some 260 vessels carried to give definite facts as to how locks. Small ships, however, are Bethlehem Steel for many years pidity with which Mesabi ore is 82,000,000 tons of ore from Lake much traffic the canal would not economical ore carriers. has had a big plant at Baltimore, used up, and whether or not the Superior to "down lake" points carry or whether it could ever JWhat Great Lakes shipping importing its raw materials in St. Lawrence Seaway project is be self-supporting. between May and December. people hope will not* happen — SIU ships from Chile and, lately, approved in the near future. From the fabulously rich Me­ Growing interest of the steel indeed what the great steel cit­ Venezuela. This company proves It is possible enough, however, sabi range, where steam shovels industry in Labrador ore, how­ ies of Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cleve- that steel-making on the Atlantic to make shipping people on the have only to scoop the high ever, has given the St. Lawrence 'land and Youngstown hope will Seaboard is practical and profit­ Great Lakes look at their huge grade ore out of the groimd in­ Seaway an importance it hafc not fake place — is the relocat­ able. investment in ore carriers and to railway cars, has come the never had before, and there is ing of steel mills from the mid­ And, more interestingly, the wonder — "How long will the vital raw materials that made a lot of expert opinion which west to the Atlantic Coast. New England Council (an asso­ jlong ships last?" the Steel Age in America. More than this, the great Me­ sabi furnished most of the iron for steel making . in World War II—25,000,000-tons of it! Stalinists in Britain. In a recent equities in the wage structure, By IRWIN SUALL Among the smaller unions, the This terrific exploitation drain­ issue of the Communist Review, as between certain industries and communists control the Amal­ ed the Minnesota fields to the The British Trades Union Con­ Hai-ry Pollitt, national secretary others, skilled and unskilled, men gamated Union of Foundry limit, and most experts now gress has taken up the challenge of the British communist party, and women, etc. It is these in­ Workers (69,000) and are in­ agree that Mesabi has only a of the communist party and in­ equities which the Communists fluential in several others. In few more years to go as a major augurated a vigorous program to said: "There must be an irreconci­ exploit to the fullest, in an ef: some of the vital city central producer of iron ore—maybe 15 set its house in order. lable fight against the right- fort to disrupt the entire anti- organizations, communists have or 20 at the most. This campaign is the reaction wing labor leaders." * inflationary program. managed to gain control. Before long, mining engineers to the actions of the communists How strong are the party lin­ On the General Council of the MUD-SLINGER say, there will be no more "free who, conforming slavishly to ers in the British unions? Among TUC, the communists are com­ shipping" ore at Mesabi (ore that the dictates of the Cominform, The pages of the British Daily the 730 unions in Great Britain, pletely without influence. can be easily scooped into steam denounced virtually all TUC pol­ W<wker regularly froth with de­ The Trades Union Congress shovels and sent down the Lakes icies and bent every effort to nunciations of the "American sharing a membership of 9,100,000, there are fifteen that have has by no means been tilting" without any processing). exploit the workers' grievances stooge" Labor government. Re­ 100,000 members or more. Of in an attempt to disrupt the sponsible union officials like these fifteen, the communists lances at windmills. The com­ SUPPLY LIMITED munists, although not threaten­ Despite the possibility that trade unions and further their Vincent Tewson and Arthur are most thoroughly entrenched ing capture of the British labor Deakin are called every name in the Electrical Ti-ades Union, these pessimistic estimates might own political line. movement, have definitely suc­ in the vituperative dictionary of whose membership is 162,000. be exaggerated for various rea­ Some months ago the General ceeded in boring their way into sons by the big steel interests, Council of the . Trades Union the Communist Party. several strategic niches. INSIDE COMMIES The major targets of attack for there is no doubt that the na­ Congress carefully analyzed the It will require a campaign of the communist^ in Britain have The general secretary and a role of the communists within tion cannot rely on this iron no mean dimensions to dislodge ore supply in the future as it the unions and called the affili­ been the TUC policies on pro­ large section of the executive all of them from their positions. has in the past, especially in ated organizations to actjpn on ductivity, ERP, wages, prices board of the 138,000-strong Civil Of one thing we may be certain, this vital problem. Pointing out and profits, and the WFTU. They Service Clerical Association are the event of another war. however. The British unions There will still be iron at Me­ the manner in which the com­ have chosen the wage issue up­ communistic. In the powerful have resolutely determined to sabi, but it will be second grade munists within the unions re­ on which to concentrate. Pur­ Amalgamated Engineering Union, do all in their power to aSsist ore; harder to dig out, and so ceived their orders from sources suing a poliry of strict price with a membership of 723,000, in the national effort toward ec­ much, more expensive to refine alien to the British workers, the controls and rationing of scarce the non-Communist general sec­ onomic recovery and advance­ commodities, the Labor govern­ retary is faced with a touch-andbefore it can be put into the Council stated: ment. Under a Labor govern­ blast furnaces, that it will cer­ "The trade union movement ment has called upon the unions go' situation on the executive ment they feel that it is the tainly boost the price of steel has never precluded the minor­ to use care and discretion in board. workingman who,has the great­ Other unions - with a member­ est stake in the nation's "balance ity within the movement from their wage demands so as not considerably. The alternative is to find high seeking to change policy, but to upset a policy of resistance to ship of over 100,000 in which the of payments" drive. "comrades" seem to have in­ grade iron ore somewhere else, it is contrary to the whole con­ inflation. If, as there is every reason to fluence but no control are the Viewing^the fate of workers and this the big steel companies ception of our movement, for­ believe, the Briti.sh communists are trying desperately to do — eign to its traditions, fatal to in inflation-ridden countries on Tailors and Garment Workers persist in their effort to upset spending millions of dollars in its prestige, if it permits its the Continent, the Trades Union Union (133,000), the National this program, the trade union the process. It's not a cheap democratically determined policy Congress realized that the gov­ Union of Mine Workers (572,movement and the communist to be disrupted at the behest of ernment's economic program 000), the National Union of Railquest. party are in for many head-on served the best interests of the waymen (447,000), the Distribu­ Costly explorations have vm- an outside body." collisions. » tive Workers (210,000) and the covered vast deposits of iron ore That this outside body is in­ working people and responded The TUC has plainly stated: Teachers Union, which is not in a responsible manner. How­ in Labrador. This range is be­ tent on disruption can be seen affiliated with the TUC. ever, there remain certain in­ (Continued on Pige 11) lieved to'contain as much high- from every utterance of the I By JOHN BUNKER British Labor Movement Takes Off Its Gioves �THE SEAFARERS Page Six SIU Home For Aged, Infirin Proposed At Ship Meeting A recommendation that the SIU consider LOG DISPENSING SEAFARERS' SERVICE the Friday, Sepiember 23, 1949 SS Puerto Rico's Shipboard Paper Is Growing Up The SS Puerto Rico Advocate, feasibility of establishing a home "for the care of aged shipboard publication of the SIU, and infirm Seafarers" was laid before a recent meeting crewmen aboard the Bull Lines passenger ship, stepped out in aboard' the SS Seatrain New Jersey by Brother John full dress during the second Jellette, Steward. The crew ap-t case, alterations to suit the needs round trip to San Juan and Ciuproved the recommendation after of the project would be made by dad Trujillo. it had been presented in the the Union, the Seatrain New form of a motion. Expanded from its original two Jersey crewmember proposed. In proposing the "refuge" for pages, the mimeographed news Jellette concluded his motion Union members, Jellette implied sheet cowered the events from with his personal choices for a that obstacles might be encount­ stem to stern in five pages of name for the home^ They are ered that would render such a all around interest. "Safe Harbor," and "Seafarers venture inadvisable. The front page featured a di­ Anchorage." However, he sug­ For this reason he suggested gested that "the membership gest of maritime news taken that a committee of Union of­ could be called upon to submit from the air waves by the ship's ficials and rank and file mem­ a Suitable name for the refuge," radio man, a member of the bers be elected to explore the if the project proved practicable. AFL Radio Officer's Union, and possibilities for a SlU-operated a report by the Ship's Delegate, convalescent and rest center. Paul Sanford. The Delegate's re­ The committee would be elected, In the SS Puerto Rico's Coral Cafe, Bartender Joe port reveals that the ship's fund after the proposition had been DeGeorge sets up drinks which Luigi ^ovino will take to now totals $202. placed before regular shoreside passengers at a nearby table. At left. Bartender Eddie Mooney meetings. MEMBERS' VIEWS performs a similar task. One of the Bull Lines' ship's Bellboys, Richard Miller, stands by at right.. COMMITTEE TO DECIDE The conventional newspaper This committee, Jellette's mo­ features also appear in the Ad­ tion pointed out, would be enSeafarers aboard the Allegheny vocate. Crewmembers' opinions powered "to discard or reccom- Victory make the most of ship­ on all subjects are aired in the mend the proposal" on the basis board meetings to get across the "Letters to the Editor" section of its survey. In the event the correct score on Union rules and and there is a shipboard gossip committee deemed it advisable regulations. By "SALTY DICK' column penned by a crewman to set up the home, it would At a recent meeting on the , . . who signs himself "Stringbean." then "discuss the ways and Isthmian vessel, a full round of Aspiring verse writers pour means of financing the project discussion was devoted to the m the Gulf on the Cava- down but there are others who their efforts into the "Poets' without disturbing the various, subject of permitmen, their duthas his eyes on the are taking these jobs.^Some of Corner." In the current issue very essential funds we now ies and obligations.' The permit- ^"erto Ricd...Bill Gardner, af- them are from families who-don't crewmember Jerry DeMeo is the maintain," Jellette explained. men present at the meeting were if spending six months in a need, dough. They're just after contributor, with a bit of verse Besides giving the committee asked to voice their opinions and ^ew Orleans hospit^, went to adventure. entitled "I Wish I Were An ~ Do you fellows know the the task of determining the best to submit any and all questions f. North CaroArtist." method of raising fimds for the they had regarding the rules recuperate. He did and female mosquitos are the ones The Advocate has a section proposed rest home, the Jellette and regulations laid down for J" New York, ready that bite? The male never devoted to Union education and to ship out. motion said that it would also their conduct. bothers anyone, it's just the a suggestion box devoted to ways fxmction on a permanent basis The questions were answered Not mentioning any names, female who causes all the in which shipboard functioning as a committee on admissions. by the meeting chairman, F. but a certain seaman, ready to cussin' . . . One of the boys can be made smoother. Beers, and the Ship's Delegate, ship out as a waiter, is a spent a couple of weeks at ELIGIBILITY George Boney, Utility, is Edi-? Eligibility for admissions Paul Whitlow. Discussion was former fire engine salesman. the seashore recently and while there he sent his mother ^ box His initials are J. U.... In the tor of the she6t. He is assisted then turned to charges. Speak­ would be based on "standards of qualifications" drawn up by ers stressed the seriousness of New Orleans Marine Hospital of taffy. He's supposed to have by Managing Editor George the committee, according to Jel­ this method of filing complaints there's a woman doctor to take a reputation for being a tough Eckholm, a staff of reporters and an editorial board. against Union offenders and held care of male patients. I've seen guy. without any emotions. lette. In so far as a site for the that no one should take them quite a few old salts detour when they hit that town and home is concerned. Brother Jel­ lightly. lette offered two alternatives; After the proper procedure for head for Mobila . or elsewhere either a tract of land could be making charges was outlined, <... Sir Charles plans to go to purchased for the Union to build a question and answer period school for a refresher. the structure upon, or a package was held, with the chairman Today I talked to a 16-yearpurchase of land and building and delegate leading the dis­ old kid, who was offered a job The decisive majority rolled up in Tavor of the could be made. In' the latter cussions. as a messman on a foreign ship General Fund assessment by Seafarers in the recent refer­ THAT PROBLEM COMES UP AGAIN endum is almost what the men aboard the SS Coe Victory called for. They simply wanted*"~r Tj TT .. when all other maritime unions to see a 100 percent favorable are losing jobs wholesale." vote. ONLY WAY Unable to vote because the The Coe crewmen added that' ship's destination cannot be pre-1 "we realize that the only posdetermined, the Coe crewmen sible way we can 'maintain our went on record unanimously en-1 present enviable strength is' dorsing the resolution appearing through assessing ourselves a on the referendum. mere fraction of the great finan­ cial gains made in the past three JOB FOR EVERY BOOK years." . Basing their approval of the "Therefore, be it resolved," assessment on the organizing ac- the resolution concluded, »"that complishments of the SIU, the we go on record to endorse this Coe crew declared in a resolu- assessment unanimously." tion that "our Union is the only one in the maritime industry that can offer its membership a ;ob for every -bookmember." Check the slop chest be­ The resolution pointed out that fore your boat sails. Make by recently negotiating a con­ sure that the slop chest con­ tract with the Victory Carriers tains an adequate supply oi Crewmembers of the SS Del Valle, Mississippi, toss over a few ideas during coffee time Corporation, operators of the all the things you are liable on what to do and where to go when they hit a South American port. One is already having Coe Victory and 10 other ships, to need. If it doesn't, call the Iiis sho«e brightened up by an accommodating shipmate. In this photo, by Earl Laws, are the SIU "brought over 350 jobs Union Hall immediately. to our membership at a time v Brothers Nettling. Hoover, Val, Tucker, Church and Neal. Union Savvy Marks Session On Allegheny Vic 'The Voice Of The Sea' Huge Vote For Assessment Just What Coe Men Wanted Cheek It—But Good �THE SEAFARERS Friday. September 23, 1949 Page Seven LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings 'MARYMAR. Ju^e 12 — Guy Waller, Chairman; Ted Weems, Secretary Only beef to report was one in Engine Department involving disputed overtime for painting and which will TJe taken up at payoff. Motion carried to keep record of work done by officers that should be unlicens­ ed men's duties. Watch going off should clean cups and make them ready for men coming on. DOROTHY? June% —" William Rhone, Chairman: Jones, Secre­ tary. No beefs in any of the de-, partments. Deck Delegate posted a complete set. Other motions Union literature on bulletin carried: That meeting be held board and suggested that every­ before payoff; that awning be one read it. Suggested by Cun­ erected aft; that Captain give ningham that new lockers be ob­ each crewman a complete recoid tained in Savannah. Steward of payroll data at the payoff. said that new mattresses would Suggested that Carpenter check be taken aboard in Savannah. all doors before putting in for One minute of silence in mem­ repairs. Also suggested that the ship be fumigated, and that an­ ory of departed Brothers. other port hole be put in the hospital bulkhead. in his department was subject of overtime dispute. Other de­ partments were reported run­ ning smoothly. Motion carried that company put ice-making machine- aboard before vessel sails on next voyage. In reply to beef made by. Brother Leon­ ard Bugojowski at previous 'meet­ ing that there wasn't enough Union literature aboard at be­ ginning of trip, Brother Mazur stated that he found . it much more effective to put out this material on the homeward pai't of the trip. In this way, he said, the Union literature better serves the purpose for which it was intended. Brother John Wauchek added that he put out some Union material when the ship was in Singapore. reixirrt o£ a. number of LOGS^ ±o us ind-ioates 'that some- &jre ^in£> cuide of -the inau-lc. When you change gour address be sure to notiftfLis The Loo, ® 51 Beaver street, t. % X 4. 4, CAPE MOHICAN, June 3—A. Anderson, Chairman; S. Sirois, Secretary. Two hours of dis­ puted overtime in deck depart­ ment reported by Delegate W. Scott; five hours in Black Gang by Delegate A. Anderson. Stew­ ards Delegate G. Lukacs report­ ed no beefs, in his department. Ship's Delegate L. Kiploks ad­ vised that three copies of repair list be made out and that some­ one remaining on ship see that oncoming crew gets one copy. Suggested that bunk in 12 to 4 Oiler's quarters be repaired, and that fan in Cook's quarters be fixed. Twenty-six members pres­ ent at meeting. t, i t. SOUTHLAND, June 26 — Al­ exander Jones, Chairinan; J. W. Bamett, Secretary. All depart­ ment delegates reported every­ thing running smoothly. Alex­ ander Jones elected Ship's Dele­ gate. He reported on new wash­ ing machine. Motion carried to sell old one at cost to crewmember, and proceeds to be ap­ plied to new one. Motion carried that copies of bound LOG's be purchased out of ship's fund. Ship's Delegate gave an item­ ized report on the receipts and expenditures of the ship's fund and the balance now on hand. 4. 4, ALGONQUIN VICTORY, (No date)—Thomas Maga, Chairman; Fred G. Oestman, Secretary. Ex­ cept for a few hours disputed overtime in Deck Department, no beefs were reported. Motion to send two delegates to New York Hall for information on re­ troactive wage increases. Patrol­ man to inform Chief Mate that sailing time should be posted when shifting ship. Steward De­ partment advised to dump gar­ bage astern. One minute of si­ lence in memory of departed Brothers. 4. t ROBIN TRENT. July 31—John L. Crowley, Chairman; Thomas M. Reilly, Secretary. All three delegates reported some disputed overtime. Motion carried to have Carpenter use his own tools and that he be compensated for same, as the company does not supply DOROTHY', July 7—BUI Scoil, Chairman; Star Wells. Secretary. Ship's Delegate reported that Captain maintains ship did not carry any penalty cargo. Dis­ pute is to be placed before Union Patrolman in Savannah. E. A. Haltaway elected Ship's Dele­ gate. Brother McCranie gave a short talk on Unionism and sug­ gested that anyone wishing to know more about their organi­ zation see his department dele­ gate for SIU literature. Former Ship's Delegate George Finkler was given a vote of thanks by the entire crew for his efforts. & & it MALDEN VICTORY, July 31— A. Lucas, Chairman; Andy Stephens, Secretary. Crew sent letters to Senate and House Labor Committees urging repeal of the Taft-Hartley law. Motion carried ' unanimously approving the proposed ten-dollar General Fund assessment. Under Educa­ tion, points ' on the court ruling on the legality of the Hiring Hall were discussed. Also dis­ cussed was -the necessity of being prepared for the defense of our rights in the future. It was sug­ gested that men cooperate with messmen by showing up for meals at the start of the meal hour. Motion carried urging con­ tinuation of • the air-mailed Sea­ farers Bulletin, saying if it was impossible to air-mail a copy of the LOG, the Bulletin would fill the need. 4. 4. 4< PETROLITE, July 10—Duke Livingston, Chairman; Frederick Willis, Secretary. Motion carried that minutes of previous meet­ ing be posted in bulletin board. Ship's Delegate Cy Magnan re­ ported that there would be a draw in the next port. If ship is y^irected back to Syria crew will request Captain to send wire, asking that mail be forwarded from Port Said.' Education pro­ gram for permit men to help them leam about their Union will be held each Sunday morn­ ing at sea. -Jt *• 4, STEEL WORKER, July 24 — Charlie Mazur, Chairman; George Brown, Secretary. Deck "Dele­ gate. announced that 134 hours ATect/ York A-, X.'V: 4. A Remember 'to^iveas your old and. necu address 1 ROBIN LOCKSLEY, July 24— Fred Roman, Chairman; Charles Achoy, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ gate reported that he had spoken to Captain about installing shelf By HANK in PO mess for books and asked crewmembeis to cooperate by Electrician Frank Bose is happily homesteading aboard the keeping the shelf and books in "pride of island run" SS Puerto Rico. By the way, Frank happens order. No beefs reported in any to have a mustache, too. 'Well, anyway, to him and the wife — of the departments. Tony Esposcongratulations on the birth of their son, Frank Edward, weighing ito elected manager of crew ball team by acclamation. Engine se.ven pounds... Charles Little, who just sailed into town from Delegate asked men working his trip on the tanker SS New London, says in view of the fact days to avoid making unneces-j that we are always mentioning oldtimers, he is proud of being sary noi,?e as it disturbs men off a" oldtimer too. Brothers, meet curly-haired Charles Little, class watch who are sleeping. 1938! ... John Crowley shipped out... Robert Wallace grabbed a tanker, if we are not mistaken... Ever hear the stories spliced ^ 4; 4' by Brother Tex Jernigan who is a member of the "grease monkey" ALEXANDRA, July 9—Frank department aboard the SS Puerto Rico? We heard one good one Dowd, Chairman; Mel Brown, about why Tex had to go to sea after what happened to the Secretary. Crew's thanks given shi'^fering donkey on a farm in Texas. Ask Tex for a story... to Ship's Delegate, for job well Henry Bonk picked up one of those long unclaimed letters ad­ done; to Brothers Dowd and dressed to him and found — of all things — three cheerful dollars. Vam for supplying all hands CVT and RUN with reading material; to Broth­ er Devenie, for making ice for men during hot weather, and to Cooks for fine peiformance dur­ ing last few weeks. Discussion by Brother Miller on draws in Naples. He added that provision had been made whereby crew might' draw additional money if desired. Brother Putzgruber sends thanks to entire crew who made it possible for him to fly home in time to attend burial of his father. 4. 4. 4. LAKE GEORGE. July 31—W. Earth, Chairman; J. Hill. Secre­ tary. Deck Department Delegate reported his men had all over­ time work they could handle and would need help from the other departments for- painting inside. Steward G. Dunn said his department was ready and willing to paint mess halls, gal­ ley passageways and quarters to help maintain SIU living con­ ditions. W. Beckwith asked to be relieved of his duties as Ship's Delegate, saying he was tired of listening to a lot nf petty beefs that could be settled by department delegates. Steward took floor and pointed out what a fine job Beckwilh had done and suggested he be given a vote of confidence and asked to continue. This was put into a motion by J. Hill, seconded by J. Coyle and carried, unanimous­ ly. The time of our last meeting before getting back to the states after being out some eight months, was set for Aug. 21. 4* 4* 4, Speedy recovery to that oldtimer, John Hanson, who re­ cently said he will be dry docked in the Queen Mary Veterans Hospital in Montreal, Canada, for some time. Some of his shipmates will no doubt drop him a cheerful letter, indeed... Willie West and Claude Morgan ar,e both in town again... A few other familiar faces in town are—I. Levy. Les Ames. Bill Gale and John Santos... Red Braunstein paid a fast visit to the hall. He's aboard the Santa Clara Victory... His ex-ship­ mate Leon "Chink" White is homesteading as a private in the Army over in Japan and writes his regards to ail shipmates ... From San Francisco. Frank Mitchell sends his regards to •all and sun-tanned... To Peter Versage down in Florida— You're aboard the LOG mailing list... That oldtimer, Tommie Lehay. might still be down in Mobile ... Brother Nalesnik— you're on the LOG mailing list. By the way. looks like quite a lot of your shipmates live in Clifton. New Jersey, too. 44. 4. Frank Stokes, the steward, is anchored in this town ... Carl Lawson, the Bosun, is happy as a king. He finally got his citizen­ ship papers... The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following brothers — A. Driessens of New Jersey, Elmer Simonetti of California, Joseph Mora of New York, Leonard Layton of Maryland, Alphonse Pavilonis of Ohio... To Brother Carl Richard out in Ohio — You're on the good old LOG mailing list... Brother Cy Magnan is homesteading aboard the Seatrain New Jersey with Steward John Jellette (who still has that familiar mustache, handle-bar style practically) and Brother Bill Gray. Cy" says Jimmy Naylor is down around New Orleans way... Bob Scott, who is aboard the Algonquin Victory, asked if Charles Dasha, his shippiate, was in port—since he hasn't seen him in many months and always misses him in port by a few days... We wish Brother Rudolph Baasner, hospitalized here in New York, speedy recovery... A card from Brother Howard Moore from Virginia says that he's taking an engineering course at the University of Virginia. Good luck, Howard. 44. 4 We're prelty sure Brother Fred Paul is still wearing a mustache. Anywqy, he's anch.ored in this town... Brothers, there is an excellent booklet which all hands in the Union should read—ashore and asea. It's a green-coyered booklet with the title "Shipping Guide for Seafarers." What's in it? Well, the exact things which help to know what to do. It has the registration rules the shipping rules and the transportation rule. You can't get fouled up in any way if you read these rules, read them again and understand exactly what should be done...Hold those shipboard meeting. Brothers. Keep those ships clean and operating in true SIU style. .-.J • •.• • .n �I ny-vrirVf Page Eight THE SEAFAREtLS LOO Frl^ny, September 23, 1949. MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Heads-Up Direction Can Check Toll Of Shipboard Mishaps, Flynn Says Log-A-Rhythms: One Oream Fulfilled By Don D. Brown doing, or because we feel they men used for this job in a mone­ To the Editor: It was rather sad to read in might resent our advice or help tary light, when to all patent Now I Ihink every child you have ever known. and rather than. incur the dis­ purposes the Mate was trying the August 19 LOG about the like of the seamen we hold our to be economical in saving wear Had dreams and ambitions that were his alone, deaths of those two Seafarers tongue. and tear on the precious pilot I was no different from the rest of the boys. Only mine were realistic while theirs were of toys. I recently paid-off the Greeley ladder. from an accident while working. Hours I spent in dreams as a boy. Victory on completion of the The offshoot of all this bung­ I can't help but think that To me were not wasted but filled with joy. ling was that the men searched trip from and back to New York. though these accidents that oc­ Some of the conditions under the ship and a ladder was found, cur aboard ship are unforesee­ which the men had to work which though far too short to I wanted to mingle with people from afar. And see for myself just the way things are. able, a little vigilance on the were brutal until they became reach to the water, was tied on I was curious, but doubtful of my geography teacher part of the seamen and those so angered they told the Bosun to part of a ladder we already And wondered about places 1 heard from the preacher, who direct his worH, the Mate forthright that they weren't go­ had. 1 wanted to know the world as a whole, ing to work under a hazardous and Bosun, can prevent a poten­ SKIPPER VAGUE 1 know now it's impossible to reach that goal. condition when there was posAnd as 1 look back on my travels to date, tial accident. While b^ing paid-off I asked tive, "right" way of doing a job. I can see it was 1 who was steering my fate. It takes a number of years, the Captain why we couldn't HYGIENIC MATE use the pilot ladder. He pro­ I think 1 have come as close to my dreams. speaking of sailors, working on fessed to believe that there was The situation was this: men As ever it's possible to reach, it seems, all kinds of ships before a man another one somewhere on board, I have checked and checked well on my geography teacher. were sent down on a stage to really masters his trade. Some paint the bow. When it came but anyhow that the pilot lad­ I found she was right, as well as the preacher. individuals learn the rudiments time for them to come up, they der we had couldn't be used as I found the same in China as I did in France, and then the high points of sea- were forced to do so by holding paint would apt to get on it. People live and die and love and dance. This is a somewhat lengthy Customs do differ but life goes right on. menship more quickly than on to the eye of a hawser and others by an intelligent appli­ lifted with the power of the account of a small incident, but Just people seeking happiness, whether m Wales or Saigon. cation to their jobs, but seamen- windlass, even though there was it goes to prove the amount of ship, more so than most other a pilot's ladder that could have confusion that can be treated by So now that 1 know what goes ox* in the world. That I've seen foreign lands with flags unfurled. trades is gotten by experience. been lowered to them. The rea­ those in authority, either be­ Therefore, it takes years before son the men couldn't use the cause of carelessness, or indif­ One day 1*11 stay home and a good citizen I'll be. Making room for another, who dreams of the sea. one accustoms himself to the ladder was because the Mate ference, stupidity or just lack bf know-how in the work. rig of a ship, knots, splices, didn't want it to get dirty. A" man's life is a very pre­ The next day I went down ground tackle, theoretical sea­ manship, etc., and how to apply with another fellow to paint the cious thing and in the maritime the tools of one's trade to any bow on the stage. When coffee industry, especially where the novel situation that crops up time came, we assumed that accident rate is very high, exr while working aboard ship. the Mate would give us the lad­ treme care should be taken- in about the way the union affairs Nothing, however, can ever re­ der since the haphazard manner the manner of one's work. Cau­ To the. Editor: were conducted. of working would be obvious tion and proper management of place clear, quick thinking. Recently I decided to take even to him. But, instead, a the work by Mates and Bosuns It seems that the more I ob­ ACCIDENTS bosun's chair was lowered. Un­ as well as the seamen doing the vacation from the sea and di­ served the more I realized how It sometimes happens that a beknown to the Mate, this make­ ; ob, can prevent much of the rected my course to a pine- fortunate I am to belong to the seaman accustomed to a par­ shift rig was costing money, if accidents aboard ship. crested spot up in the high SIU. John J. Flynn Sierras of California. ticular way of working will act one reckoned the services of the ENDED BLACK BALL automatically and carelessly The stake I had salted away w;hile on a job and it can hap­ Perhaps one of the greatestfor this pleasiiralale occasion pen that the tools and rig he advantages of our Union is that came in very handy and every­ uses possess a flaw. Or he may it has brought about the abolish­ overlook a detail or two in the To the Editor: the so-called key jobs wjll be thing went well for awhile, until ment of the black ball system way he works and then the inmore equally divided among the finally the inevitable happened in the maritime industry — I agree with everything Bro­ men who hold these ratings. e^ritable accident follows. and I was hemmed in on all among organized companies. ther G. W. Champlin said in his It is not uncommon to see ac­ The time has come when the sides by the high cost of living. In some industries, if a man cidents occur because of a faulty article about homesteading, and work should be divided as equal­ fouled up once with a company, I would like to add a few stopper knot on some line or rig; ly as possible among the mem­ One series of events led fo he is washed up for good with thoughts of my own to what he not enough turns of the top­ bers. We all pay the same and another, until I found myself that company and frequently ping lift wire on the niggerhead; said. we should all hqve the same working for a logging outfit. I with other outfits in the industry. attended all the meetings of the an insecure or wobbly gangway; The majority of homesteading chances to. get it. local union there as I was anx­ I believe that if our SIU mem­ men working, one under the is done on ships with steady J. S. Arzamendi ious to learn as much as possible bers would do some investigat­ other while aloft with a chip­ runs by men in key ratings such ing and make some comparisons ping hammer, paint or what as Bosuns, Carpenters, Electri­ with other unions, they would have you. It is not unusual to cians, Stewards, Chief Cooks and OLD WORLD ATMOSPHERE find, as I have, that when it drop a tool while trying to man­ Waiters. Also by aliens working comes to doing things for the age to do one's work with poor to get enough time for citizen­ membership the Seafarers In­ footholds, a swinging bosuns ship papers (and you can't blame ternational Union leads the chair, etc. The instances are in- them for that). parade. The key rating homesteaders niunerable of where experienc­ Fred L. Miller ed seamen and green hands are so afraid they might not get alike; commit boners inadvert­ another job they've been riding MARVIN OFFICERS ently of which they more often these ships for over two years than not are the chief victims. without getting off. Others have PRAISED BY CREW It happens sometimes that we been taking a trip off with the To the Editor: are helpless to aid or give ad­ imderstahding with the head of vice to those who are under the department to get back on We, as a sober, even-minded some hazard because we as­ board at the end of the trip. body of men, earnestly recom-": I would like to point out that sume they know what they are end Captain W. C. Schafran, the majority of these fellows Chief Mate W. J. Nolan and who ride the ships in perpetuity Brother Settles Down Chief Engineer A. Anderson for manage to do it. not on accoimt In Mid-West - For Awhile of their ability and knowledge a write-up in our Union paper. on the job they are holding, but We sincerely think they rep­ To the Ediiof: because of the apple polishing resent a very fine type of Union men themselves. They have per­ Just a few lines to let the for the heads of the departments. The only way to stop this is sonally gone to "a lot of trouble gan^ know I am out here in in the interest.s and welfare of the Middle West for awhile, I'd to. niake a rule that when a the crew so as to make the long like my copy of the LOG sent man has a vacation coming to Ames Victory Seafarers quaff a few cool ones and exchange and arduous- Persian Gulf voy-' to me out here. I'll probably be him, he should get off the ship yarns while being serenaded by local muricians in USS Club, age as pleasant as they possibly and he should not be allowed to headed back to New York before Bremerhaven, Germei-iy. Seated, left to right: Edwiurd Morris, could. ship back on the same vessel lopg. Meanwhile*my best to all DM: Ike Copper, NCB; P. Shaugher, Pantryman; Charles with the same rating until at The crew my friends. Williams, OS, and Deck Delegate Bill Welch, AB, least a year later. In this way. SS Wintrop Marvin Frank McLaughlin Whuck At Lumber Joh Makes Seafarer Pine For The SIU Urge Compulsory Vacations �Friday, September 23. 1349< Mombasa Rivals !Aim To Extend SIU Softballers THESEAFARERS LOG OSHKOSH BEST, ' • • • • CREW IS ONE OF .n . 7. B*GOSH • Page Niae Luck RidesThe New London, But Bad Vies With The Good stowaways have caused the Skip-, To the Editor: To the Editor: As another trip aboard the per and Mates a good deal of I am writing this letter to you tanker New London nears an worry and trouble. Next, we ran aground at the on behalf of the Mombasa Base­ end and we think about the ball Club in the hope that you things we did, the ports we mouth of the San Juan River, Will publish it in_ the SEAFAR­ made and the good times we right in the center of the chan-ERS LOG so that" any American had, one thing seems to stand nel. It seems that mud and silt ship and crew putting into'" Mom­ out above all others—and that washed down by rains have is. that all things, good, or bad, built up a sand bar during the basa will know that we here seem to run "in a series of three. rainy season. We were stuck can give them a game of base­ ball. Any doubts' in my mind about there for about 36 hours, finallythe truth of this were certainly getting off with the aid of a It may be of interest to you dispelled during the two and one mosquito boat (small tanker). to know that Mombasa was in­ The third misfortune and the half months voyage of this scow. troduced to baseball when two The chap who first made that saddest, most heartfelt of all was American warships, the USS statement must have been a sea­ the deatl/ of "Shorty" Tetterton, Huntingdon and the destroyer an Qiler who was well liked byman. Douglas H. Fox, visited us on a To begin with, we hit three all. He died on Sunday, Septem­ goodwill tour. It was suggested good ports and three bad ones. ber 4. We rushed back to Trini­ that a local ball team be or­ Taking the good ones in order, dad at full speed in an attempt ganized and this was done with first there was Copenhagen, to save his life but it was too the then American vice consul, Denmark, where we found late. His body was placed Edward Mujcahy, as president. Antonio A. Blais says he hopes the next ship he's on boasts plenty of old world courtesy, ashore in Trinidad and the Am­ Baseball, then, was regarded a crew as good as the one he sailed with on the Oshkosh marvelous -scenery, and last, but erican consul will attend to fun­ here as a glorified version of Victory. These men helped to make voyage a happy one. eral details. not least, good beer. "rounders." This View was Standing, left to right: Kipp, OS; Blais, DM; .Chico. BR; changed very rapjidly and we ACCIDENTS, TOO DIFFERENT VIEW O'Hough, AB. and Buddy Benson. Bosun. Kneeling is Buss, now know the difference. The First Assistant had a freak The young buckos aboard Utility. MAIN OPPONENTS would certainly say that beau­ accident, when a 75-foot length Our main opponents at the tiful and congenial lassies were of acetelyne hose blew up on moment are the crews of the what they liked best, but old­ him, something that doesn't hap­ vessels of the Seas Shipping sters like the Chief Cook and pen but once in a thousand. The Company. We have had several Second Pumpman got a mean myself wouldn't know. hotly-contested games with crews Le Havre, France, was the gash in his hand but it is okay of these' ships, especially those next good port. Freed from mili­ now. As for yours truly, I hit aboard the Robin Kettering, To the Editor: their "little , red wagon." tary control and with the na­ myself in the head with a ball Robin Goodfellow and Robin These kind of people mean tives better clothed and fed, the peen hammer. The hammer In so far as the question of Hood. compulsory vacations is concern- well, they are all "good fel- franc stabilized, this is the sail­ wasn't damaged too badly and The men of the last named ed, the big issue as I see it is lows," just looking out for them- ors' dream port. The femmes are it didn't affect me too much. In ship have just sailed from Mom­ mainly one of showing a little' selves as best they can with the —well, 'nuf said, you know wh^ fact, I'm thinking of making basa, after having again beaten consideration for our SIU brother 'tools they have. another trip. So, for now, good I mean. us—but at least we gave them members in these times of job UNION IMPORTANT The third port is good old sailing. a tough tjme. The team of the shortage. Freddy Bruggner The sooner we all realize that New York, which is home to Robin Hood arranged a small (with George Marcin) bur Union and the membership most of us. Andj of course, ar­ I personally am entitled to a party at the Regal Restaurant vacation when we return to the is more important than one ship rival here means payday and (Ed. Note: The New London the night before they sailed and states and although this is a and one company—or, for that that alone makes it a good port made it without further everyone enjoyed himself. trouble. She paid off in New good ship, with a fine Stewards matter, than all ships and all in any language. At some of our future games, Department, and on which I companies — the better will be The three stinkeroo ports were York on Sept. 11.) we hope to be able to get some could homestead indefinitely, I our job security for all. And Amuay Bay, Venezuela, Caripita, photographs, and these we would am certainly going to give the there will be better feelings and Venezuela, and Aruba, N. W. I. send to you for publication if job to another Electrician when relations among ourselves. Put them together and you have you would like to have them. we pay off. The examples that I slated lousy beer, plenty of heat and INFO GIVEN above exist to a greater or less­ high prices, plus a miniature TURN IT OVER Here are. two addresses that er degree oh every one of the dictatorship and gestapo thrown anyone can write to for informa­ I would like to see the new ships on a regular run that I in for good measure. tion. We assure you that any Electrician stay a year if he have been on, as far as home­ Continuing with misfortunes in letters received will be replied likes and then turn the job over steaders are concerned, with, of series of three, two stowaways to: Colin Beck, TO Box 446, to another Brother. course^ a few exceptions. were discovered two days out of Mombasa, B. E. A.; David PasI notice that members who are I brought up this issue of Le Havre, which certainly was more, PO Box 141, Mombasa, on a ship too long tend to be­ compulsory vacations at a re­ 'no joy to the Skipper. These Editor: B. E. A. come lax or indifferent to Un­ cent shipboard meeting and I two boys spent the rest of the In the middle 40s I was ship­ This letter seems to have be­ ion affairs — principally because urged the other members of the voyage trying, to escape and mates with a character who re­ come a screed and so I will they seem to get out of touch crew to send their opinions in nearly succeeded in CarapifSL But minded me of Lon Chaney, but finish it off with the hope that with things. to the LOG, as a sort of forum. due to the alertness of the gang­ he soon wound up with the we have lots mor^ games and Some men develop marked way watch, the escape was pre­ name of "Ragbag Jim." He was Dutchy Moore that even if we don't win, at company leanings and sympa­ vented and since then the two as hard to find as a needle in a , SS Robin Hood least that we will give our op­ thies. Some develop their own haystack. Later, we found out ponents a good game. circle of friends, known vulgar­ WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PHOTO? that the best place to locate him For, and on behalf of, the ly as cliques, and live in a little would be at the ragbags. There Mombasa Baseball Club. world all their own. Arid some we. would find him sitting down, David H, Pasmore just remain out of contact with selecting clothes for his ward­ (Ed. Note: We're looking all Union activities and never robe. forward tt> those' photographs.) bother as long as they can rjde Ragbag Jim would strut up and down the deck every day dressed up in golf suits, polo suits, baseball suits, tuxedos, kimonas,^ajamas, and even night­ gowns. Ragbag Jim used to tell us that he was saving his money To the Editor: sight, Mac can be spotted stand­ to set up a shack on the barkk ing at the dock, briefcase and A few lines from the flagship of the Mississippi River. ' all. of the Dolphin Steamship Com­ When we hit Frisco on a Fri­ This dull trip has been made pany, the SS Demostar.^yAt the more enjoyable by the fine work day noon,! Ragbag went down present time we are still on the of the Stewards- Department, the gangplank for a weekend grain run from Columbia River headed by Albert Isaac arid con­ ashore. On Monday he -was back ports to various ports in Japan. sisting of Frank Airy, Chief Cook and right on the ball. At coffee So far, we have had only one and Lester Baker, Night Cook. time he mentioned that he had kind of weather—foggy. Up to had a wonderful time, but that We took this ship over from now the boys all look as though the National Maritime Union in he had had to part with $1.§5 they have been spending their March and so far the company and he couldn't account of 35 time in a poolroom instead of and officers seem to be well cents of it. Honest, I thought the on the briny deep. guy was whacky. satisfied with SIU crews. A few At the payoff I noticed that Up to the present time our of the crewmembers have been my slopchest bill was $65 and payoffs * have been handled by aboard since March and even­ his was 92 cents, for a few bags iWilliam McKdy, the SIU Agent tually hope to bring it around of Bull Durham. But after all Not a thing, according to Dutchy Moore, who believes in working out of Seattle. He has to New York as a home port. is said and done old Ragbag Jim plenty of company when ho spends time ashore. Dutchy handled all of our beefs in true Our officers are a fine bunch of minded his own business and only identified his- companions as Angel (left) and Connie, Seafarers fashion. Pulling into fellows. he was a good shipmate. and withheld the name of spot where picture was taken. Longview or Portland, long be­ John Haworlh Percy Boyer Bartender trying to get in the act vtas tagged "Old Devil." fore the grain spouts hove into Joseph Nelson Moore Bids Homesteaders Consider Union Brothers Ragbag Jim Was A Guy- Easily Suited Crew Brightens Demostar's Fog-Bound Trips To Japan �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Seplember 23. 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jim Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ retary, Jeff Gillette, 37060; Read­ ing Clerk, A. L. Pricks, 60. Minutes read and accepted. Motion carried to accept Secre­ tary-Treasurer's financial report and Headquarters report to the membership. Port Agent stated that shipping had been good for the past two weeks. The SS • William Carruth crewed up and is going coastwise, he said. The Cape Nome paid off and signed on again. Also calling I^ere were the SS Steel King and two. Ca- A&G Shipping From Aug. 31 To Sept. 14 PORT Boston New York Philadelp"hia„ Baltimore Norfolk ;. Savannah. Tampa. Mobile New Orleans Galveston. West Coast GRAND TOTAL nadian District ships, the Argobec and the Dingwall. Scheduled arrivals include the SS Jean on Sept. 15 and the SS Cape Race on Sept. 20, the Agent reported. After the reading of the Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's report on the results of the vot­ ing in the General Fund assess. ment referendum, a motion car­ ried to concur in^ the report. I. Francis E. Parker, Book No. 51305 took the Union oath of obligation. Motion by Nollie Towns that educational meetings be held regularly. Amendment by Jeff Gillette that a committee of two men from each depart­ ment be elected to map 'out plans as to when and where these meetings are to be held. I' .Motion and amendment carried. Elected to serve on the commit­ tee were Nollie Towns, A.'Fricks, Glisson, C. Schuck, B. Pierce and E. Stewart. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, with KM) members present. S* 4- t' MOBILE—Chairman, D. Park• er; Recording Secretary, L. P. Marsh; Reading Clerk, Harold Fischer, 59. Minutes of previous meeting in Mobile and other Branches read and approved. Port Agent re­ ported on the progress of the -building repair job and said that the Hall would be ready in ap­ proximately two weeks. He said that the membership's approval of the proposal for air-condition­ ing wilL b» of great help in making the Hall comfort^le. He ^ said he felt sure that when the 'i alterations are completed the ; Mobile Hall will be one of the I- /-finest in the Atlantic and Gulf District. The Agent also reported on the prospects of shipping for the next two weeks,' and in­ formed the membership that the I following ships are due to arrive: Wild Ranger, Chickasaw, Greeley Victory, Oshkosh Vic­ tory, Alawai, City of Alma, Ca­ valier, Clipper and Ranger. The Agent also told of liis meeting with Waterman officials on the question of unemployment com­ pensation. Further meetings on this question will be held with company and state officials to halt the raw deal Waterman sea­ men have been getting on unem­ ployment compensation. Any ac­ tion that is taken will be re- Atlantic and Gulf District would shortly get under way and that those seeking office should file their nominations, provided they met the requirements. The Tal-' SHIPPto SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL lying Committee's report on ref­ DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED erendum results of the - General Fund assessment wSs read and I 9 3 17 concurred in. Trial committee's 5 90 268 report read and accepted. 101 77 34 23 77 20 4 4 4 162 135 395 98 19 54 17 18 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, 47 Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording 17 15 15 (NO FIGURES RECEIVED) Secretary, Herman Troxclair. 91' 79 77 247 81 69 120 270 6743; Reading Clerk, Buck Steph­ ^ 23 15 9 47 ens, 76. 17 . 12 23 52 Previous minutes of all 539 475 460 1,474 Branches read and accepted. Charges read and appropriate REa DECK .r. REG. ENG. REa STWDS. TOTAL REG. 19 97 54 113 46 5 15 13 47 91 92 280 43 38 135 119 65 297 23 17 86 11 7 23 (NO FIGURES RECEIVED) 91 68 67 226 86 63 111 -.260 31 24 12 67 49 32 27 108 591 ported at the next meeting. Mo­ tion carried to concur with Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's report on the assessment refer­ endum. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM with 409 members present. t 4 4 BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ liam Rentz, 26445; Recording Secretary, G. A. Masterson, 30297; Reading Clerk, F. A. Stanshury, 4683. Motion carried to suspend legular order of business and go into obligations and charges. Following members took the Un- ion oath of obligation: J. L. Geehetly, Angelo Maciec, Jesus Garcia, Edward Lyons and Semion Gamier. Charges and trial committee's recommendations were read and approved. Minutes of previous meetings accepted as read. Several men were excused from the meeting after present­ ing acceptable reasons. Tallying Committee's report on the tendollar General Fund assessment referendum was read and con­ curred with by unanimous vote. Port Agent, Dispatcher and Pa­ trolmen made their reports. Mo­ tion carried to accept report of port hospital committee. One minute of silence in memory of departed Union members. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8:10 PM, with 340 members present. t X. i, PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, D. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, C. Kimball, 52; Reading Clerk, J. Doris, 23177. 489 449 J,529 Two men, Joe Heckman and Thomas Gorman, were excused from the meeting. There were no charges to be read. One min­ ute of silence in memory of de­ ceased members. Meeting ad­ journed at 7:40 PM. 4" 4" 4» BOSTON—Chairman, B. Lawson, 894; Recording Secretary. E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, M. Norris, 5725. committee:, T. Lawson, 'Boschi, C. Saunders, Pat Rogers and C. Garner. Motion carried to accept reasons and excuse following Brothers from the meeting: J. E. Caron, Dick Hudgins, C. Mo^r and A. H. Anderson. Under Good and Welfare, there was 30 min­ utes' of discussion on Union af­ fairs and the shipping situation. Motion carried to adjourn at 9 PM, with-140 members presents 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Joe ALGINA, 1320; Recording Secreleury, Freddie Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, 154. action taken by the membership for the election of committee to hold trial. Secretary-Treasurer's' financial report and. Headquart­ ers report to the membership Minutes of previous Boston and approved after reading. Agent other Branch meetings read and reported that since last meeting accepted. Agent discussed the there had been 10 payoffs and state of shipping" in this port. approximately 24 ships hitting Patrolman and Dispatcher's re­ here in-transit. So far, eight ports were accepted as read, as payoffs are scheduled for the were the Headquarters report Minutes of New York and next ; two weeks and on this and the Secretary-Treasurer's fin­ other Branch meetings of Aug. basis, shipping should be able ancial report. One minute of- 31 read and approved. Secretary-" to hold its own. All of* the many silence was observed in memory Treasurer's financial report and beefs since the last meeting have been settled to the satisfaction of departed Brothers. Meeting of all parties, he said. Trial com­ adjourned at 7:50 PM, '^ith 65 mittee recommended that mem­ bookmembers in attendance. ber be cleared of charges. Head­ 4 4 "4 quarters' Tallying Committee's GALVESTON — Chairman, report on the balloting in the Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording General Fund assessment refer­ Secretary, J. Bird, 34683; Read- Headquarters report to the mem­ endum was concurred in. Under bership accepted as read. Port iner Clerk, R. Wilburn, 37739. Agent discussed shipping during Good and Welfare, there was All Branch minutes of August the past two weeks and the heavy discussion on' matter of 31 meetings were read and ac­ prospects for the period ahead. men niissing ships in one port cepted, as were the Headquarters He also stated steps would be and rejoining it in another. It report and the Secretary-Treasur­ taken to see what could be done was brought out that this was er's financial report. Tallying to improve the functioning of a direct violation of the shipping Committee's report to the mem- the television set qn the recre­ rules and that delegates on ships ation deck, which has been should call the Hall as soon as faulty due to the tall buildings they arrive in port so they can in the area blocking reception. get replacements if shorthanded. He announced that nominations Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM, for the annual elections in the with 310 members present. bership on the referendum for the General Fund assessment was read and a ^notion to adopt it carried. Agent reported .,on By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD shipping, as did the Dispatcher., Thomas J. Moor, Book No. 47937, Beefs around here have been NEW ORLEANS—As expect­ and William M. Smith, Book No. ed, shipping in this port fell off mostly routine. One of the prin­ 49693, took the Union oath of some>«h3t.:; after three weeks of cipal reasons for this excellent obligation. There was one min­ heavy activity. However, ship­ state of affairs is the increas-" ute of silence in memory of de­ ping kept ahead of registration ing practice of holding educa­ parted Union Brothers. Motion for the past two weeks, so', all tional meetings aboard ships at to adjourn carried at 7:45 PM. in all, things aren't too tough. sea, particularly on -^passenger iTie local grain elevators is ships. There are a large number 4 4 4 NORFOLK—Chairman, J. A. again working. We are-in hopes, of members on these ships}^ in­ Bullock, 4747; Recording Secre­ therefore, that some of the grain cluding many permit men, and these educational meetings help tary, Ben Rees, 95; Reading ships that had been rerouted during the strike will be sent many men to understand the Clerk, T. Lawson, 4641. back in here. They were orig­ regulations and contracts. Reading of minutes of previous meeting . in Philadelphia and other Branches. Agent reported that quite a few'ships had come into this port in the past two weeks and almost every one had some sort of a beef. Motion car­ ried to. give Union officials in this port a vote of thanks and confidence for the smooth pay­ Norfolk and other Branch min­ off on the'SS Ames Victory. Sec­ retary-Treasurer's financial re­ utes of previous -meetings read port and Headquarters report to and accepted. Motion carried to concur and accept the Tallying Conunittee's report on the re­ sults of the General Fund assess­ ment referendum. A motion (by C. Gamer, seconded by 0. Saunders) was, carried, calling the membership read and ap­ for election of a building repair proved. Brothers Walter Anthony conrmittee to inspect and make and Ronald E. Voss took the recommendations on the condi­ Union oath of obligation. Mo­ tion Of the wall of our building tion carried unanimously to con­ which was laid bare by the tear­ cur with the report of the Tally­ ing down of the structure next ing Committee on the General door. The following members Fund assessment referendum. were elected tp serve on the New Orleans Shipping Levels Off inally scheduled for ,this port but were diverted when the ele­ vators shqt down. MADE GAINS . We understand that the men working on the elevators have received a considerable boost in their hourly wages, though they didn't get every one of the de­ mands they made. The gains made proof, once again, that solidarity pays off. The rainy season is starting hereabouts, so any of you Broth­ ers heading this way had better not forget your foul weather gear. MOVIE FANS Most of the Union-contracted passenger ships sailing out of this port^ have purchased the two movies made by the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District of the SIU out of the ships' funds. These films are being shown at least twice on each trip. If any of you Brothers catch one of these wagons, you'll have a chance to, see your Union in action. All hands are enthused over these films and have recom­ mended that every Seafarer make it his business to see them. �Friday. Septamber 23. 1949 TH E SEAFARERS LOG Pag* El*v*a British Labor Takes Off Gloves (Contintied from Page 5) "The General Council jre de­ termined that, notwithstanding the smokescreen of falsehood and vilification directed against them • * *, this issue will be fought out." The Transport and General Workers^ Union described at its recent convention, that no. mem­ ber of, the communist party shall be eligible to hold any kind of union office. As the largest union in the country, the Transport and General Workers have given a strong lead to all British labor in re­ gard to the problem of com­ munists. Uncertain as jthe situation may be in some of the Continental countries, there is no reason to doubt that in Britain democratic trade unionism will thoroughly defeat the commies. (Baafarer Irwin SualL /vho last year was one of the five recipients of the Ruskin Schol­ arship. awarded by the British Trade Unions, has been in Eur­ ope for the past year studying and writing on the European labor movement. This article is reprinted through tlA courtesy of the "American Federationist.") CATRINA PALACIA Get in touch with M. W. Sher­ man, 4300 Woodlea Ave., Balti­ more, Maryland. til INDIVIDUAL .iiONATIONS oler, $5.00; S. C. Hudgens, $5.00; RICHARD H. SEVERSON O. T. Jopaen, $1.00; R. El. Inscoe, C. V. Ramos, $5.00; Julian S. Mineses, Your parents want you to get $5.00; John Curlew. $1.00; E. D. Sims, $5.00; Victory M. Torres, $5.00; J. J-, in touch -with them once, at $25.00. Ecock, $5.00 r Celestino DeSouza, C. J. Rapdazzo, $1.00; R. R. Sierra. $10.00; Ignacio Pires, $5.00; Vasser R. 3, Osseo, Wis. $1.00; R. Booker. $1.00; L. M. Hop- Szynanski, $5.00; E. W. Monahan, I 1 i kins, $5.00; M. Creenberg, $1.00; M. $5.00; A. Keane, $5.00; Louis T.' Britt, ED HODGE. P. Masek, $2.00; A. A. Palmenta, $2.00; $5.00; W. G. Schoenborn, $2.00. "I do not have your book, V. J. Rizzuto, $1.00. SS ANGELINA R. J. Schmidt, $5.00; F. F. Smith. nor do I' know of its ,where­ J. Aquiar, $2.00; O. Plaza, $2.00l $2.00; B. Edelman, $2.00; j. W. Hietz. S. Escobar, $2.00;- E. Ventureira, $1.00; abouts; L. B. Knickerbocker." • $1.00; W. L. Rocheleau, $4.00; C. E .H. Jensen, $2.00; J. Q. Nunn, Jr., 111 Fowles. $5.00; Carl A. Richard, $1.00; $2.00<; A. Pasapera. $1.00; A. Colon. ROBERT GEDDINGS H. J. Foy, $1.00; W. C. Fisher, $1.00; $1.00; R. Santos.-$1.00; N. Williams, S. Floreak. $5.00. Your wiffr is ill and has gone $1.00; W. Davis. $1.00; A. Delgado, J. C. Key. $5.00; W. W. Barrett, $1.00; B. Toner, $1.00; R. E. Wisham, to her family at 1622 Erato $2.00; J. Purcell, $1.00; J. Colpe, $5.00; $2.00; E. Bayne, $2.00; J. R. Boone, Street, New Orleans, La. C. N. Owen. $5.00; C. DjUn. $2.00; $2.00; E. Rubio, $1.00. J. Reyes, $1.00; H. Ceril, $5.00; C. E. Ill SS LOYOLA VICTORY Seymour, $2.00. If Reefer Engineer on Voyage R. Trottier. $1.00; S. Monardo, $1.00; W. C. Julifs. $1.00; F. X. DiSano, No.-3 of Steel Admiral gets in L. E. Simon, $2.00; O. E. Orr, $2.00; $2.00; L. E. Falkman, T$I.OO; R. J. S. D. Ocasio, $2.00; J. A. Doody, $4.00; touch with Eddie Hallinan. c/o Grant, $1.00; A. E. Slowik, $2.00; P. R. G. Noe, $4.00; C. J. Neumaier, Steel Admiral or New York Hall, J. Verkamman. $2.00; K. S. Wong. $2.00; W. C. Fisher, $1.00; W. G. $2.00; E. B. Flowers, $5.00; M. Brenhe can get his personal belong­ Rivera, $15.00; C. D. Lewis, $15.00; dle, $5.00; H. Jd. Jansen, $6.00. ings he left aboard. C. N. Hankel, $15.00; R. A. Osborne, SS SANFORD DOLE $15.00. II 1 K. Forster, $1.00; T. Reilly. $1.00. SS STEEL VENDOR WILLIAM P. DOHERTY SS CITY OF ALMA J. W. Lebrosse, $1.00; C. R. KalmYour papers were sent ^ 40 J. Cubano, $1.00; P. Tole, $2.00; bach. $2.00: T. Tonisson. $2.00; J. R. Park" Street, Charlestown,* Mass., A. R. Hasson, $2.00; E. W. Gallaghan, Aquinaldo, $2.00; J. Palmeri, $2.00; $2.00; B. F. DeLima. $1.00; C. P. E. M. Lewis, $3.00; R. Fugueras, $2.00; by Oswald P. Smith. Negron, $1.00; J. C. Carvalho, $1.00; J. H. Mones, $2.00; B. Billaroza, $4.00; III A. M. Arroyo, $2.00; M. Lind, $2.00; S. A. DiMaggio, $5.00; 1. Quanico, JAMES E. BOND H. Munker. $2.00; J. F. Rooney. $2.00; $10.00; A. Hanstrest, $2.00; D. S. Get in touch with attorney C. L. Barnes. $1.00; B. Berglund. $1.00; White, $1.00; E. Burke, $1.00; R. A. J. Miniz. $1.00; E. Pederson, $5.00; Singer, $3.00. Edgar T. Reeves, Jr., Louisa, R. C. Palmer, $1.00; E. J. Rogg, $2.00; SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY Virginia. ^ E. P. O'Brien, $2.00; B. D. Friedman, M. Makatangay, $5.00; W. Young, 111 $2.00; J, Duha, $2.00; S. Barnes, $5.00; E. Brondelsbo, $5.00; A. Ander­ GUY F. PLAHN $2.00; R. Burton, $2.00; J. Fern­ son, $2.00; J. Early. $2.00; W. PrzyCHICAGO—Infl Typographi­ andez, $2.00; £. Jimenez, $2.00. "Please get in touch with me; lomski, $5.00; L. Lucas, $5.00; E. SS STEEL ADVOCATE cal Union-AFL Local 16 won its Gladzer, $5.00; A. Felix, $5.00; F. worried; fAnne." 22-month strike against Chicago V. D. Mahan, $1.00; J. E. Bonilla, Castro. $5.00; J. Robinson. $1.00; H. Ill H. Pacheco, $1.00; J.- Meeks. Donelan, $3.00: E. McDavid, $2.00; daily newspapers. It was an­ $1.00; NICK CAPUTTA $2.00; G. R. Sinclair, $1.00; C. Bidet, G. Fiance. $2.00; A. Vicera, $1.00; "Wish to hear from you and nounced on Sept. 15 that the $2.00; W. A. Tobey, $1.00; T. Snow, A. Venettia, $2.00; W. Walters Willsettle that little debt I owe jrou: publishers had agreed to a union $2.00; M. C. Bonds, $2.00; D. T. Gar- iams, $5.00; W. F. Hanford, $5.00; B. Macis, $5.00; Edward Wilisch, $5.00; Loji Glatthorn, SUP, 440 Avalon security clause which is not far ofaro, $2.00; A. Leiner, $2.00. SS MARVIN J. Rivera. $4.00;- J. V. Bocala. $3".00; from being a closed shop clause. E. Tsotspros, Blvd., Wilmington, Cal." $1.00; J. Canul, $1.00. F. Rodrigues. $5.00; T. Desouza. $5.00; All hiring will be done through SS SEATRAIN TEXAS Ill T. H. Graskiaer. $5.00; R. H. Ingram, a joint union-employer board Marko Koss, $2.00; E. M. Oombrow- $5.00; R. C. Atmore. $2.00; T. M. HENRY B. DONAHO Contact your Local Board at which will judge the competence ski, $3.00; O. Gracham. $1.00; D. W. Landron. $2.00; F. Senent, $5.00; P. Hayden, $1.00; K. W. Kelly, $1.00; E. Plensar, $2.00. WINSLOW HOMER of job applicants. Lufkin, Texas. C. V. Bedell, $3.00; S. Malkowicz, SS SAND CHIEF All crewmembers who paid off $1.00; A. J. Lavoie, $1.00; J. R. Miller, Ill J. Foelsler. $1.00 ; D. Hall, " $1.00; E. this vessel in Portland, Ore^, on $2.00; M. Hynes, $2.00; R. B. Stein- Kunchich, $1.00; J. Berson, $1.00; P. WILLIAM LLOYD LEAH Aug. 19 have two hours due metz, $1.00; E. W. Geter, $1.00; G. Coponiti, $1.00; J. Cole. $1.00; J. Yanik, Whitehurst, $1.00. them for delayed sailing time. Any person knowing his $1.00; J. Brown, $1.00; E. KasnowSS STEEL DESIGNER sfcy, $5.00; J. Norgard, $1.00; Receipt C. Eberhardt has, in addition, whereabouts please get in toUch Carroll K. Clyde, $5.00; Hanley D. No. 91313, $1.00; J. Kenny, $1.00; J. eight hours overtime coming to with Betty A. Leah, 75 Summit Paul, $5.00; C. Jackson. $5.00; John Lippincott. $1.00; F. Libby, $1.00. Drive, Indianola, Penna. It is him. Lee Nugent. $5.00; L. K. Bertlsen. SS SEATRADER This money can be collected urgent. $5.00; A. G. Perez. $5.00; M. MaleG. Meltzer. $2.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00; Ill spin. $6.00; C. Martinez. $2.00; Jack F. Gonzales. $1.00; M. Awall, $1.00; by calling at, or writing to, the Smith, $2.00; F. Cotellis, $1.00; T. C. C. Rocaford, $1.00; J. Cabral, $1.00; EDWIN TROY SERGE LOMAKIN Waterman office in Mobile, Ala. Rabaria. $5.00; G. W. Fensom, $2.00; J. Williams, $1.00; M. N. Katsirabris, This injured Brother is pres­ This member is in a Lexing­ J. Port Agent William McKay states T. Hell, $5.00; J. W. Barnes. $1.00; $1.00; A. J. Nicoloutos, $1.00; B. Rutthat if the crew had delayed the ently in the Gorgas Hospital, ton, Ky., hospital and asks his John Irvin Grady, $2.00; Putzgruber, kowski, $2.00; D. J. Provelezianos, payoff one hour until he ar­ Ward 2A, Ancona, Canal Zone, former shipmates to write to $5.00; S. Lomakin, $5.00; J. T. Schim- $3.00; W. Gerrick, Jr., $1.00. rived from Seattle, the beefs and asks any of the Brothers him, addressing letters as fol­ would- have been taken pare of within reach to drop in for a lows: Edwin Troy, EO Patient, WH 3, P. O. Box 2000, Lexing­ visit. in Portland. ton, Ky. 4- 4. i SIU, A&G District SUP SS STEPHEN W. GAMBRILL 16 Merchant St. 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU The following persons who BALTIMORE Phone 8-8777 The SEAFARERS LOG as tlw official publication of the Sea­ were members of the SS Steph­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4640 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumslde St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish en W. Gambrill on ,or about the BOSTON Beacon 433* to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 20th day of December, 1946, and Ben Lawaon, 'Agent Richmond 2-D140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND. CaUf. 267 8tb Stt their families andNthemselves when ashore. If you desire to have witnessed an accident in which GALVESTON 308>/i—Urd St. Phone 280* 'the LOG sent to you each week address cards ar^ on hand at every Charles L. Simmons was injur­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-6448 SAN FRANCISCO 69 Clay Sfc MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-836S ed aboard said vessel, are asked Cal Tanner, Agent - Phone 2-1764 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU to please communicate with Her­ NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. Main 0880 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, man N. Rabson or Benjamin B. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Sterling of 42 Broadway, New Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Terminal 4-3131 York 4, N.Y.: Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y.. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. John W. Graves, William A. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 337 Market St. Canadian District Driver, Iris H. Arkerson, Luther PHILADELPHIA Market 7-1636 H. * Hamand, Arlie C, Lucas, J. Sheehan, Agent FKANCISCO 88 Third St. To the Editor: MONTREAL 404 Le Moyno St. Juan Medina, Ramos P. 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DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZA-nON VANCOUVER 865 HamUton St. Signed Lindsay 'Williams Pacific 7824 Dougherty, Leo Pescopo, H. H. Lewis, Norman' Ross, Booker J. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS HEADQUARTERS 812 McQU St. J. P. Shnler Book No. Pompey, Harold Rill, Lee Rank-, Rebert Matthews Montreal Plateau 67* Joseph Volplaa in, John J.ee, E. Sugendez. ROMAN J. MIRANDA Get in touch with Samuel Segal, 11 Broadway, New York City. 4. MITCHELL T. REED Get in touch with the office of Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. 4. 4. PAUL GAY Write to Albert Campbell, 302 E. Front St., New Bern, N.C. 4. 4. PHILIP WAGNER V Write to your mother at 120 East 34 St., New York._ i a> 4. WILLIAM PEPPER 'Would you please extend the heartfelt thanks of the crew of the Seatrain Texas to crtir past Chief Steward, Brother William Pepper, Book No. 37126, \Vho re­ cently had to go to the hospital. "The crew of the Seatrain Texas remembers the mtlny good deeds he had done for the crew, and wishes him the best of lUck and a speedy recovery." 4*4 CLIFF BAKER Anyone knowing his where­ abouts is urged to notify' Mrs. Letha Adams, Rt. 3, Box 643, Tampa, Florida. It is very im­ portant. 4. 4. JUSTO R. VELEZQUEZ Write to Rosie Rodriguez, 311 W. 29 Street; New York City. Chicago Typos Win 22-Month Strike Directory Of SIU Halls Notice To AH SlU Menbors �THE Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 23. 1949 Seafarers' Cameras Capture Many Moods The look Miller's on face indicate George certainly that he is (Red) This would Anthony pleased time statuesque pose shows Pedicini as from his lifeboat the Jackson out he took over the fact that he's headed scraping f.or some relaxation in Manila. to oblige Agulto and his cam• George drew is Bosun Jackson, on which the An­ tied up i n the Philtppines o n Sept. 2. Conditions shape the moods of men, as several of the photos on this page show. In the one above, ta.\cen aboard the SS Andrew J!ckson in Manila. rain, and afternoon an off era. without job Tony .on must have been thinking about a ride on the any dough registers gloom on the faces of these six crewmembers. New York subway. Agulto also boarded the SS Madaket when she called at Manila and found that t:rewmembers Kuhl and Chico were with some serious subjects for bis camera. These SS Madakei crewmembers were pretty well Some of those in photo a.re Walter Copper, A. R. Weston, Chester White, E. contented and show it on Sawyer, Julian Wilson, Carl their faces. Carlson, Joe Zedokeros, Hugh Meacham and V. S. Kiehl. On the serious side is this photo taken recently aboard the SS Harry T. as services were conducted by a, Catholic priest, the Rev. William J. Gordon, professor at Villanova CoMege, who was a passenger on the SIU -contracted ship. Kneeling Father Gordon lauded the Seafarers crew as "a at left is Ray Pulliam, credit to the mercha11t Ship's Delegate. marine." Three San Madaket Miguel cutups quench refreshments .. Agulto their said thirsts there were no dull moment"!> in getting these men to do their stuff for the camera. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource September 23, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 27 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: FILING BEGINS FOR A&G POSTS ILA AND MM&P CARRY ON TALKS FOR NEW PACTS SIU PRESSING FOR CONTINUED WAR BONUS PAY SEAFARERS' FIGHT TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND JOBS OF AMERICAN SEAMEN GAINING STRONG SUPPORT WATERMAN OPENING PORT ON WEST COAST MAKE A NOMINATION TO A FRIEND TOP GI INSURANCE REFUND WILL BE $528 LABOR REFUGEE EXPOSES MISERY UNDER COMMIES SHIPPING SHOWS IMPROVEMENT IN PORT MOBILE NEW YORK SHIPPING ON THE UPGRADE, BUT ENOUGH MEN ARE AVAILABLE FRISCO AGENT RETURNS FROM HONOLULU STAY BOSTON SHIPPING ON CHILLY SIDE SAVANNAH NOT SINGING THE BLUES DEPLETION OF MESABI RANGE POSES PROBLEMS BRITISH LABOR MOVEMENT TAKES OFF ITS GLOVES SIU HOME FOR AGED, INFIRM PROPOSED AT SHIP MEETING SS PUERTO RICO'S SHIPBOARD PAPER IS GROWING UP UNION SAVVY MARKS SESSION ON ALLEGHENY VIC HUGE VOTE FOR ASSESSMENT JUST WHAT COE MEN WANTED NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING LEVELS OFF SEAFARERS' CAMERAS CAPTURE MANY MOODS CHICAGO TYPOS WIN 22-MONTH STRIKE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/23/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/224d5226b27002a49538c55b50d55294.PDF 49c0d941eb177dcb7720b36f26854326 PDF Text Text SENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT CARRIES BY BEHER THAN 5-1 ~ NEW YORK—^With Seafarers in the ports of Seattle, Wilmington and Tampa setting the pace, the Atlantic and Gulf District membership over­ whelmingly approved a ten-dollar assessment to strengthen the Union's General Fund in the refer­ endum which ended on August 30. Upon completion of the ballot count on Wed­ nesday the Headquarters Tallying Committee an­ nounced that 84.4 percent of the valid votes were cast in favor of the assessment. The port-by-port breakdown revealed that all Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA ports had rolled up a vote for the assessment by a No. 26 I?EW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1949 better than two-thirds majority, with the exception VOL. XI 4of Philadelphia. Although Phil­ adelphia registered a majority TALLYING BALLOTS CAST IN REFERENDUM vote for the assessment, it miss­ ed making two-thirds by a hair, with a 66.4 percent favorable vote. Article XXIII, Section 3 of the Union constitution states that a To prevent confusion among two-thirds majority vote is nec­ members who have come ashore essary to carry an assessment. in the past few weeks, SIU At­ The Philadelphia vote has no lantic and Gulf District Head­ bearing on the outcome of the quarters reminded Seafarers that balloting, however, sinde the the next regular membership constitutional requirement refers meetings in all ports will be to the total vote cast on a unionheld on Wednesday, Sept. 14. wide basis. Subsequent meetings are sched­ (The complete referendum uled for every second Wednes­ results appear on Page 3.) day evening thereafter.. The port of Seattle went for The new meeting schedule the assessment 100 percent. Wil­ went into effect on Aug. 31, as mington rang up a 98.6 percent a result of the unavailability of vote for the levy, with Tampa the auditorium used by the New close behind with a 96.5 percent York membership for certain tally in favor of the assessment. nights on the previous schedule. The Tallying Committee's re­ A new schedule was drawn up port will be submitted to the and approved at regular mem­ membership at the next regular bership meetings to permit all meetings in all ports on Sep­ Branches to hold their sessions Members of the Headquarters Tallying Committee, elected at the Aug. 31 membership tember 14. After the report has simultaneously. This was the meeting. a.s they rechecked and tabulated results of the voting on the General Fund assessment. been concurred with at these simplest solution, since all Around the table, from left to right: Roderick Smith. Larry White, Sam B. Luttrell. Jose meetings, the assessment will Branch meetings outside of New become payable. Pacheco. Lars Hillertz and Patrick McCantt. It took four days for the committee to count and York are held in the Union's check the votes, which passed the General Fund assessment by a 84.4 percent majority. TO MEMBERSHIP own quarters and the changes, The report .of the committee will be placed before the membership ad the next meeting The referendum on the Gen­ therefore, could be easily ef­ and, after approval, will be payable at any Branch of the Atlantic and Gulf District. eral Fund assessment stemmed fected. from a resolution presented by 36 Seafarers at the regular mem­ bership meeting in New Orleans on June 29. The resolution was adopted by NEW YORK—Unless the ship included a reduction of 13 cents the new contract, the responsi­ week. The union negotiators have the New Orleans membership owners take a more realistic in the hourly wage rate and bility would be the shipowners' made it clear that they wiU not and was passed at all Branch alone. take any offer of the operators smaller working gangs. viewpoint in current negotiations meetings on July 13 and again ^ At this point the ILA's 120- Another meeting between the back to the ILA membership un­ with the AFL international ?nan negotiating committee, rep­ two groups is scheduled for next less it is a "good one." (Continued on Page 3) Longshoremen's Association, the resenting all locals of the Atlan­ possibility of a tie-up hangs ov^r tic Coast District, walked out of the meeting, with ILA President the Atlantic coast. Joseph P. Ryan calling the pro­ So far, the shipowners have posal "an insult to the union refused to discuss any of the membership." Union's demands, which include A third meeting was held on a 22-cent increase in straight pay Tuesday of this week, at which AFL President William Green sciously or unconsciously helping influences of our age, I place over the present $1.88 per hour, the ILA committee formally re­ called for an intensified effort to to push working people into the World Communism. inci-eased overtime pay, a pen­ sion system, larger work gangs, jected the operators' proposals, resist the "destructive forces" ranks of the Communist Party. I accuse World Communism of "The Tories profess to love seeking power at any price, of increased vacations and an im­ and stated flatly that they would which seek to "tear down all not alter their original demands. the good that labpr creats," in freedom," he said, "but only for keeping alive the threat of war, proved ^welfare plan. at a time when the human race = The ILA is also demanding The shipowners consumed most a Labor Day address in San themselves, not for labor." recognizes that war is the great­ Mr. Green said that labor is Diego, California. of the session with allegations that any agreement reached The AFL official singled out fighting the obnoxious Taftest curse and destroyer of man­ with the New York Shipping that "things were tough."® world-wide communism and the HaTtley law because it realized kind, and of exterminating hu­ Association be made to cover SINISTER MANEUVER forces of reaction at home as that by keeping American labor man freedom and liberty over the lLA's entire Atlantic Coast President' Ryan charged the the "twin evils" which must be free and strong the nation can vast areas of the earth by the District, which extends from employers with "trying to use checkmated by free, democratic be kept free and strong. He de­ most cruel and forceful methods Portland, Maine, to Hampton the current manpower surplus as imaginable. labor unions. claimed: Roads, Va. a weapon to force wage cuts and President Green lashed out at "Those who believe in the Finally, I accuse World Com­ to pull back all the gains made the Tory "reactionary combina­ American ideal must realize that munism of reviving slave labor INDIVIDUAL PACTS tion in Congress" which seeks it can triumph and survive only on a mass basis, thereby destroy­ In previous negotiations, a by the union since 1945." He said they were thus try­ "to suppress and prohibit the if the American people are given ing the dignity of the individual contract was first worked out ing to follow the pattern adopted natural instincts and desires of full and free opportunity to im­ and reducing him to the status for the New York locals, and after World War I. The ILA all free Americans to .improve prove their standard of living of a prisoner of the state, with­ then became the pattern for in­ committee made it clear, how­ their conditions in life and to and to secure their future against out a soul, without a mind of his dividual pacts in the other ports. The ILA's demands for a new ever, that this maneuver would provide security for their child­ the social handicaps and eco­ own, without reason for exist­ nomic catastrophes which cause ence. ren." contract, to succeed the one ex­ not succeed. « « * piring on September 30, were The shipowners' own profit re­ Mr. Green charged that heartaches, discontent and event­ When the last war ended, the presented to the employers at ports, the ILA committee main­ through their activities, the Tor­ ually can lead to revolution." Following are some ''•of the American Federation of Labor the first meeting two weeks ago. tained, are sufficient proof of ies, while they profess to hate At the following meeting the their ability to meet the long­ communism—which he described highlights of President Green's foresaw the strategy of the Com­ as "first and foremost among the speech: munists. "We anticipated what shipowners rejected all of the shoremen's demands. would happen—and did happen hateful corroding and inhuman First and foremost among the They warned the operators union's demands and countered influences of our age"—are con­ hateful, corroding and inhuman tliat if a tie-up resulted over (CMthmrd on Page 3) with their own proposals, which. Headquarters Tells Recent Arrivals Of Meeting Date Change ILA Takes Firm Stand In Coast Contract Talks Green Calls Commies And Reactionaries Twin Enemies Of Free, Democratic Labor I' |j? i" �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 9, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Speaks The membership of the Atlantic and Gulf Distric.t once again proved that they have faith in their Union. By a majority of 84.4 percent they voted to assess them­ selves $10 a year, for the purpose of building the Union's General Fund. $2 of this amount will be earmarked for the International's General Fund for general organizing that will benefit us directly and indirectly. The balance will be used by this District for the important work that must be done if we are to not only keep our gains, but to add to them: fighting against dis­ criminatory and reactionary legislation in Washington, maintaining the present Union services in the face of a general shipping slump, and organizing new compani^ under the SIU banner—all of which add up to security and protection for all of us. We are not surprised at the large "yes" vote—some­ how, we expected it, in view of past performances—but it is always gratifying, especially in a period when times are a little tough, to see a concrete example of organiza­ tional loyalty and farsightedness. With that kind of spirit we can't lose! Look Who's Talking Labor-haters and union-busters are following a new tack in their all-out effort to weaken the collective security of organized workers. They are trying to sell the American public the screwball notion that unions are dangerous because they tend to become big and accumulate "huge treasuries." Coming from guys who pump billions of dollars of profit out of the American working people every year and who are always digging for more—this cry is about as valid as a used postage stamp. But just to make the cheese more binding, let's look at the record. As was pointed out in a recent issue of the League Reporter, weekly publication of the AFL Labor's League for Political Education, the picture painted by the big boys of "big labor" is a myth, pure and simple. And the Reporter didn't use its own figures to prove the point. Instead it took the proof from a survey made by Life Magazine. Life, by the way, is no lover of organized labor, but believes in free enterprise—free of trade unions, if possible. Anyway, Life Magazine last year totalled the wealth of 32 of the largest unions in America, representing more than half of the trade union membership. This total amounted to $224 million. But, in the same year, the assets of one corporation— the American Telephone and Telegraph Company — totalled $10 billion. Or 40 TIMES AS MUCH AS ALL 32 INTERNATIONAL UNIONS COMBINED. The National City Bank also reported in 1948 that 56 corporations had assets of more than $500 million dollars each. In other words, each corporation had more than twice as much wealth as all 32 of the nation's largest unions put together. We think Senator Hubert Humphrey (D., Minn.) hit the nail right where it hurts most, when he remarked: "I haven't heard yet of any labor leader becoming a millionaire ... No group in this country has done more to increase the American standard of living than organized labor. "For every man who has been abused by labor, there are thousands — yes, millions — who have been cheated, reamed and dry-cleaned by such things as bank failures' foreclosures, business bankruptcies and the like." That kind of sums it up. __ _ ^ _ NOW itt THC _ 'HOSOitok • These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS L. LANG F. LANDRY C. ELLARD L. WILLIS C. D. SHIVELY J. B. ALLRED W. W. ROYES W. SWILLEY J. MORTON L. E. JARVIS C. BACHMAN A. MAUFFRAY N. I. WEST B. H. LAWDERBACK P. RAULERSON . G. MOREJON H. R. PITT J. E. TASSIN A. SYLVERA C. BROWN D. KOROLIA A. ARVANTIS S. T. JAMISON T. RIGBY i. t, t, MOBILE HOSPITAL J. CURTIS MIKE LEOUSIS L, HOWARD T. GALVIN R. LONG D. C. MILLER A t. t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL H. E. BONEWALD N. DORPMANS J. P. PROBST J. W. FAILLA W. R. THOMPSON M. J. LUCAS A. TREVINO J. HERNANDEZ M. FERNANDEZ L. OIEN T. KANADY I. RHODEN M. ROSSI V. GROVER SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. W. KEENAN T. ISAKSEN B. WIGG J. GILL T. MACK t X S. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL L. T. McGOWAN W. L. SMITH T. R. DeLOACH t. SBOSTON HOSPITAL BOB FISHER VIC MILAZZO J. J. FLAHERTY Directory Of SIU Halls SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rcntz, Agent Mulberry 4640 BOSTON 276 State St. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 30823rd St. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal limner. Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1636 SAN FRANCISCO 86 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-6476 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4670 TAMPA 1809;.1811 N. Franklin'St. Ray White, Agent® Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227 >/, Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS ..St Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsay Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Sbuler Joseph Velplan SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 6-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumslde St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 267 5th St. Phone 260B SAN FRANCISCO 69 Clay St. Douglas 2-8369 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon BlvdU Terminal 4-313IJ Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. Marquette 6909 FQRT WILLIAM. .118>/a Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone 3-3221. HAUFAX 1281/a Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT COLBORNE....103 Durham St. Phone 6801 TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. Elgin 6710 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 566 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS Montreal .512 McUU St. Plateau 670 �Friday. September 9. IMS THE SEAPARERiS Page Three LOG Members Okay General Fund Assessment Food Sanptos Good, Oromar Crew Tells Company, Send More Never let it be said that Sea­ farers are lacking in the niceties of etiquette. We offer the fol­ lowing "bread-and-butter" letter, sent recently by the SS Oremar crew to the Ore Steamship Com­ pany, giving thanks to the Ore SS Co. for the overabundant fare, as a case in point; "We, the crew of the SS Oremar, wish to thank you and your company for the fine variety of foods you stored our ship with. Words can't express our gratitude, especially for the four watermelons and the 40 ears of corn. "We, the 46 men aboard the good ship Oremar will close With these words: Hoping you grow fat and prosperous. "Sentimentally yours, "Crew, SS Oremar" (Continued from Page'1) approved on July 27, in accord­ ance with the sponsors' provision that "two successive meetings" PERCENTAGE OF act on the proposal. VALID VOTES In proposing the ten-dollar as­ YES NO sessment, the New Orleans Sea­ farers specified that the money 9.9 90.1 be ear-marked for the General Fund to permit the Union tb 13.0 87.0 meet its day-to-day operating 33.6 66.4 expenses without curtailing any 28.2 81.8 of the membership services. Proponents " of the resolution 29.1 70.9 at regular membership meetings 32.5 67.5 strongly urged adoption as being vitally necessary to offset the 3.5 96.5 loss of revenue due to the slump 16.0 84.0 in shipping. How Bramhes Voted In Referendum BRANCH YES VOIDS. TOTAL NO :NO VOTES VOTES Boston 146 163 16 1 New York 1134 170 1325 21 Philaddphia.. 95 48 2 145 Baltimore- • • 455 101 568 . 12 Norfolk 107 41 149 1 Savannah 77 37 115 1 Tampa 83 3 90 4 Mobile 220 42 .17 279 New Orleans475 45 6 526 8.7 91.3 Galveston 86 33 1 120 17.7 72.3 San Francisco78 25 4 107 24.3 75.7 Wilmington-69 1 0 70 1.4 98.6 Seattle - 23 0 2 25 .00 100 TOTAL 3048* 562 72 3682 15.6 84.4* * Resolution was carried by more than two-thirds of valid votes cast, as provided for by the Atlantic and Gulf Constitution. The Soviet System Of Mind Control: I the Party Of Lenin And Stalin This is Ihe first of a series of articles on the Soviet System of Mind Control by George S. Counts, of Teach­ ers College, Columbia University, and distributed by the Workers Education Bureau of America. Dr. Counts has long been considered an authority on Russia and her ruling communist clique, and we know that the membership will find this series interesting and in­ formative. ANTI-UNION DRIVE ON Moreover, those favoring the assessment pointed out, anti­ union forces were encouraged by the economic recession and were already demonstrating that they are out to weaken the security of trade unionists. It was also recalled that the activities of the SlU on the legislative front in behalf of seamen's welfare was being ex­ panded of necessity. The SIU could only continue its all-out fight against anti­ union legislation if it was as­ sured of the rpeans to do so, and it was for this reason that the resolution was offered. Since the October Revolution buro and seventy-two members of 1917 the Russian Bolsheviks of the Central Committee. 30-DAY VOTE have developed the most com­ In Lenin's time the operation Balloting on the assessment be­ prehensive and far-reaching sys­ of the Party was supposed to gan in all ports on September 1 tem of mind control known to proceed under the principle of and continued through Septem­ history. They have been able to "democratic centralism." Accord­ ber 30, the voting period specifi­ surpass earlier despotisms in this ing to this principle all policies ed in the original resolution. respect because they have had at would be fully discussed by the At the conclusion of the vot­ their disposal aU of the agencies rank and file in the thousands ing ^period, each port elected tal­ for the moulding of the mind of cells which constitute the base that modern science and tech­ of the organization. Thereafter port without qualification the to explain and argue, to per­ lying committees to count bal­ nology have created. They co­ delegates would be chosen pre­ basic policies of Stalin and the suade and cajole, to secure the lots. The results were forw^arded ordinate and employ these agen­ sumably to represent the mem­ Politburo. adoption of resolutions of ap­ to Headquarters, where the elecies—the school, the press, the bers at regularly called Party PUBLIC DISCUSSION BARRED proval, and to prevent the em­ checked and tabulated all votes radio, and the moving picture, congresses and the policies adop­ Under this system of control ergence of any kind of organi­ cted Tallying Committee re­ the automobile, the airplane, and ted would be,binding on the en­ there can be no public discus­ zed opposition. All branches of cast, completing its task on Sep­ the machine gun, science, liter­ tire membership. Under Stalin sion of grand policy, either for­ the cultural apparatus are made tember 7. Members of the Headquarters ature, and art—with utter ruth- this entire process has been eign or domestic. Such policy is to serve the same purpose. The lessness and singleness of pur­ abahdone'd, and even reversed. discussed and formulated by the Soviet citizen reads and listens Tallying Committee, who were pose. The last congress convened in Party high command, and is then in vain for the slightest critic­ elected at the New York mem­ The key to the understanding the spring of 1939. And if an­ commonly given to the world in ism of any policy adopted by the bership meeting of August 31, were Roderick Smith, 26893; Pat­ of this system of mind control other congress should be called the form of a resolution by the central organs of the Party. This monolithic system of rick McCann, 20273; Lars Hillis the All-Union Communist in the near future, as promised, Central Committee. It is there­ mind control will be laid bare in ertz, 48392; Sam B. Luttrell, Party, or the Party of Lenin and one may be certain that every after the function of the other the materials to be presented in 46568; Larry White, 27165, and Stalin, with its six million mem­ delegate will be carefully picked members of this political army Jose Pacheco, 6889. subsequent articles. to carry the policy to the people. bers, its Central Committee of by the leadership and will supseventy-two, its • Politburo of fourteen, and its complex and far-flung apparatus. Here also is the real key to that "under­ standing" of the Soviet Union So far, the keynote for the mine that support through the fication of all organized labor which so many people are ask­ (Continued from Page 1) ing for today. In fact the Party, in Czechoslovakia—if the Soviet so-called World Federation of in this country. May God speed Tory campaign is the empty, barren, sterile charge that the and not the government, is the forces were able to capture con­ Trade Unions. The American the day! • * « progressive legislative program Soviet state. trol of organized labor in Europe. Federation of Labor consistently favored by labor and espoused But Communism is only one refused to join that organization ORGANIZED AS POLITICAL We, therefore, begged and plead­ because we recognized it as a of the twin evils which beset by President Truman would ed with the occupation author­ our times. The other is Toryism, change the American way of The Party of Lenin and Stalin ities of our own country to help Communist front. Now the World Federation of promoted by a reactionary com­ life and lead us to statism. of course is not a political party and encourage the prompt re­ Here and now I brand that Trade Unions has fallen apart, bination in Congress. at all in the sense in which the vival of free trade unions in charge as utterly false. It is imTo my mind, the basic crime thoroughly discredited" and al­ term is used in democratic states. Germany. adulterated propaganda designed of the Tories is that they seek most completely isolated as a We sent some of our ablest It rules neither on authority nor to mislead the American people to suppress and prohibit the na­ Communist fifth column move­ men across the ocean to see that with the consent of the people. Like its predecessor, the empire, the job was done right. We gave ment. And the free trade unions tural instincts and desires of all and to dodge the real issues. it can be dislodged only by vio­ money, equipment and moral of 50 nations, with the enthu­ free Americans to improve their The American Federation of lent revolution. In general struc­ support to the rebuilding of the siastic support and encourage­ conditions in life and to provide Labor is opposed to statism be­ ture and mode of operation it is free trade union movements of ment of the American Federation security for their children. This cause we oppose both a dictator­ a kind of political army. Follow­ Italy and France and other na­ of Labor, are banding together is a crime against the basic prin­ ship of the right and of the left. and will form a new internation­ ciples of natural law and the We have never and we will ing with amazing precision the tions. never advocate a program which Against fearful odds, we com- al organization in defense of democratic. way of life. plan for a revolutionary organi­ would undermine the American Promotion of the welfare of peace and democracy next No­ zation outlined by Paul Pastel, batted Soviet attempts to enlist way of life. On the contrary, we the American people, which is vember at a conference in Lon­ a Russion revolutionist of the European workers in opposition convinced that our explicitly set forth in the Con­ are firmly don. early nineteenth century, it has to the Marshall Plan. The American Federation of stitution as one of the primary progressive program is a sound We exposed the hypocritical its three levels or circles of membership: it has its common propaganda of the Commimist Labor, which has never harbor­ objectives of our government is middle-of-the-road policy, which soldiers, its commissioned and leaders; we upheld the honor ed or tolerated Communism considered by the Tory combina­ will strengthen the free enter­ non-commissioned officers, its and integrity of America's pol­ within its own ranks, hail^ the tion and the interests they repre­ prise system, reinforce the econ­ new determination of the CIO sent as a dangerous and revolu­ omy of our country and make high command. The duty of the icies, and we won the fight. Without the support of labor, to purge itself of Communist tionary idea. They berate the American freedom and democ­ soldiers and officers is to carry but the orders of the high com­ the European Recovery Program leadership. It is a healthy trend, "welfare state" as a form of to­ racy more secure and more mand. The latter consists of the could never have succeeded. The one which I venture to predict talitarianism, when it is really meaningful to the American people. 'fourteen members of the Polit- Communists sought to under­ will promote the eventual uni­ the true goal of democracy. Tories, Gomniles Called Majer Fees Of Leber �THE Page Four New Orleans Shipping Gets Hot, But Leveiling Off Is Expected SEAFARERS LOG A SHIPBOARD PAPER MAKES ITS BOW By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Friday, September 9. 1^949 Strikes In Steel Would Affect Port Baltimore NEW ORLEANS — Shipping of New York, as far as quarters By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ, here in the Crescent City took messroom and other facilities are concerned. BALTIMORE—Despite a num­ a decided jump during the past The company plans to cut the ber of payoffs and sign-ons ship­ week. The activity reminded us foc'sles into watch foc'sles, anc ping wasn't hot here during the of the situation a few years ago, will also put several small tables past weeks, because most men when the board was lined with in the messroom in place of the were remaining aboard their jobs. It would be nice to feel two long tables now being used. ships for another trip. The payoffs included the fol­ this will continue, but the cold COMFORT ON THE WAY lowing: Chilore, Marina, Bethore, facts indicate otherwise. Cubore, Mangore, Catahoula; We have had several meetings The fellows over at the local Southstar, J. W. Cullen, Topa with Seatrain Lines in regarc: grain elevator are like that fel­ to the new setup and it appears Topa, Feltore, Marquette Vic­ low Finnegan—they're in again, to be a problem as to how to tory, Penmar, Marore, Evelyn, out again. St. Augustine Victory, Algon­ accomplish the changes. But we quin Victory, Venore and Edith, . At the present writing, they are certain the ship will be made Signing on were the Marore, are again pounding, the bricks, more comfortable, particularly Chilore, Venore, Bcthorc, Cubso don't let the fii'st paragraph the sleeping quarters, which will ore, Marina, Catahoula, J. W. of this article influence you to be equipped with innerspring Cullen, Evelyn, Edith and Southbit the road for our sunny clime. mattresses. star. At least, not with too much ex­ Seafarers on the SS Puerto Rico, new Bull Lines passenger We had a fine assortment of Several of the ships paying pectancy, since the strike could oldtimers in recently, when the ship now on her second voyage to San Juan and Ciudad off were laid up, or are waiting very easily slow down this sud­ Del Norte and the Alcoa Corsair Trujillo, are putting out a shipboard news sheet, the SS Puerto for cargo. All beefs were squared den spurt in shipping. arrived in port recently. Rico Advocate. In photo above George Boney, who serves as away, with everyone concerned editor, makes ready on the mimeo for the paper's first run. This is the third strike at the Among the crews were LeRoy going off satisfied. Lending a hand are James Morin (left). Oiler, and Stanley elevator in the past two months. Clarke, Blackie Bankston, Red All grain shipments to New Or­ Hancock, Jack Parker, Jimmy .Hawkins, BR. Photo by Jimmie Golden. COMMIES AT WORK leans have again been halted or King, Joe Powers, Tony Nicolo, The communist role in the diverted to other ports. Charlie Bradley, Paul Boudreaux, Bridges' longshore strike iri Thurston Lewis, Danny Byrnes, Hawaii became pretty clear here BIG "YES" VOTE Frank Russo and Francis on the Baltimore waterfront last By JOE ALGINA week. We saw a few members A large number of Brothers Peredne. of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ around here cast ballots in the On the beach, we had more If we all do our share of the NEW YORK — A goodly num­ General Fund assessment refer­ oldtimers, including Leonard work on the job and treat • our ards giving out literature, stat­ endum. And the vast majority of Craddock and the Creel brothers. ber of ships came into the shipmates squarely. If every guy ing that they backed Bridges. Port of New York for payoffs The men told us that the MCS them were in favor of adopting Sloppy and Bob. does just that much, you'd rare­ the resolution, as the final re­ Brothers getting standbys from and sign-ons during the past ly find a beef among crewmem- had requested them to give out the stuff, but that they didn't sults clearly show. the Hall when they want time two weeks, but most of them bers. know" what it was all about. Apparently, members in New off are complaining that they are were in the coastwise trades. LEGION RIDES AGAIN This is another example of Orleans, where the resolution catching hell from the heads of how the commies are trying to was originally offered, were de­ their departments, who say the Among those paying off and The American Legion, which termined to prove they shared standbys seem to think all they signing-on were the following: for some warped reason thinks use whatever influence they, have the views of the sponsors of the have to do is take eight bours Catherine, ^Elizabeth, Beatrice, it has a special claim on use "of in maritime unions to help them in their latest drive to capture proposal. The results are a pretty of coffee time and standby—no Ann Marie, Inez and the Puerto the word American, is again control of the waterfronts. good example of the strong .Un­ work. sticking its nose in places where The steel strike, which is ion spirit that prevails among We urge all Brothers accept­ Rico, Bull Lines. it doesn't belong. Now the "hol­ scheduled to get underway on John B. Waterman, Raphael New Orleans Seafarers. ing standby jobs to turn to and ier-than-thou" outfit has asked The old Seatrain New Orleans protect the other Brother's job Semmes, Bessemer Victory, Mai­ the President to set up a loyalty Sept. 15, will have immediate will soon be in as good shape — in the same manner you'd den Victory, Chickasaw and check system for all personnel effect on Baltimore shipping if it comes off. The Ore ships will Claiborne, Waterman. as her ^ister ships operating out want your own job protected. on American ships. especially feel it. Seatrains Havana, Texas and Man for man, the American Speaking of the Ore ships New York. seamen can match their war ' Steel Executor and Steel Flyer, records and patriotism with the brings us to the same old beef —the food. This company ap­ Isthmian. Legionaires. any time, many of parently can't understand that Also the SS Trinity, Christina, whom, especially those from by feeding its men decently, they Carras; and the Evistar, a Triton World War 1, never saw a shell are going to have a more effi­ tanker. outside of a peanut shop. ^ cient group of shipboard work­ By JIM DRAWDY ers. If you ration a man so that It's about time somebody start­ SIGN-ONS TO COME ed checking the real purposes he is always unhappy, he can't SAVANNAH—^Two South At- supply men, but you must let No sign-ons have yet taken of the Legion, which is about be expected to do his best. lantic Steamship Company ves­ us know what you need. place aboard three ships that as self-seeking a group as you Every man who knows any­ sels paid off and signed on in So far, the delegates aboard also paid off. These are the Isth­ will find anywhere. Its record thing about shipping would be this port during the pa§t week. SlU ships calling at Jackson­ mian ships Queen Victory, the of gain at the expense of^ the able to tell them that a wellville and Charleston have been Steel Maker, and the Robin rest of the nation is nothing for fed crew is a happy crew, and In addition, two ships called on doing a splendid job and we Kirk. a happy crew works efficiently. "patriots" to be proud of. in-transit status—the SS Jean, want to thank them for being Two additional sign-ons were Bull Lines, and the SS Chet- on the ball. the Robin Gray and the Water­ ^'UNCLAIMED, RETURN TO SENDER" camp, which is contracted to the The hurricane that ripped man vessel, Yaka. through Florida last week slowed SlU Canadian District. For the most part, these pay­ down to a mere 70 or 80 miles offs and sign-ons were smooth, The Canadian vessel came in an hour on arrival here, and with few beefs requiring any­ with a beef over the number of there was little damage in this thing but routine settlement. men required to stand sea port. The SlU Hall was un­ And while we're on the sub-' watches. We pointed out to the touched. But ever since the big ject of beefs, this is a good time Chetcamp's Mate the paragraph blow came by we've been bur­ to mention that all-important dened with heat and rain. shipboard ingredient called co­ in the agreement stating that operation. Without it no trip can SAVED THE DAY three men should always be on be a success, and without it y sea watch for the safe naviga­ To break the monotony. Bro­ you're going to have beefs that tion of the vessel. thers Blackie Blizzard and never should arise ordinarily. The Mate replied that he con­ Toyimy Thomas went fishing. OATH IS IMPORTANT sidered himself the third man They came back without any on watch, but he was told that fish but they did manage to cap­ When a man takes the Union that was not his job. At any ture a bushel of crabs. Oath of Obligation, he gives his rate, the beef was settled. Brother B. Varn, who lives solemn word that he will work in Plant City, Fla., had the bow along with his Union Brothers. CALL THE HALL of his house blown away by the If all hands would live by that All Seafarers—especially dele­ hyrricane. He and his family oath, there'd be no trouble. gates — aboard ships touching have moved astern and are get­ Not that we shouldn't expect Jacksonville or Charleston are ting along okay until the re­ beefs to come up among men. This is what happens to that mail-that you are "too busy" advised to make absolutely sure pairs can be made. It's only natural that everybody to pick up. Here Baby Miller ruefully looks over the mail that that all replacements are to be Only three Seafarers are in isn't going to see eye-to-eye with has been gathering dust for more than 90 days in the New gotten through the Savannah the Savannah Marine Hospital his shipmate. But we do have a York Hall. After this picture was taken, the pile you see here Hall. It is not necessary to sail this week. They are L. T. Mc- right to expect the other guy was taken to the post office, to be shipped back to the sender. from either of these ports short- Gowan, W. L. Smith and T. R. to act like a real Union Brother, Come up, and get yours. Brothers. handed. Savannah can and will DeLoach. and we should do 'pe same. New York Gets Coastwise Vessek Port Savannah Squares Beefs For Crew On SlU Canadian Ship �Friday. September 8. 1849 THESE A FARERS LOG Page Five Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Blackie Bankslon. 21851: Record­ ing Secretary. Herman Troxclair. 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck Steph­ ens; 76. Minutes of previous meetings in New Orleans and other Branches read and accepted. Trial committee elected to hear charges against several mem­ bers. Motion carried to have this committee also serve as tallying committee to count ballots^ cast in the General Fund assessment referendum. Following were elected to committee: J. E. Ken­ nedy, Paul Boudreauk, John Hull, G. J. Hall, Alexander Mar­ tin and George Curry. Agent Sheppard reported that affairs of Branch are in good shape and that a slight pick-up in shipping had been noted during the past . couple of weeks. He said that more men had been shipped than registered for the three-week period. The outcome for the next two weeks looks fair, he said, although two scheduled ar­ rivals will head for the boneyard. Quite a few beefs arose since the last meeting, the Agent reported, but all have been set­ tled, except for a minor Stew­ ards Department dispute aboard the Cavalier. That will be squar­ ed away when officials of Alcoa arrive from Mobile tomorrow. Excuses were refered to the Dispatcher. Motion carried to ac­ cept committee's recommendation to reactivate book of Brother Ernest H. Ibarra. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:15 PM, with 245 members present. 4. 4. i PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. C. Kimball. 52; Recording Sec­ retary. James Doris. 23177; Read­ ing Clerk. George H. Seeburger. 6932. Minutes of previous Philadel phia and other Branch minutes read and accepted. Agent re­ ported on shipping and announc­ ed that the Steel Flyer was among the vessels due to ar­ rive in this port during the coming week. Shipping had been pretty good for the past few days, he said. Under Good and Welfare it was suggested that a representative be sent to Hono­ lulu to represent SIU men in that port. Motion carried to ex­ cuse Carmen Williams from meeting because of illness. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:15 PM. i, i, MOBILE — Chairman. O. Stevens. 115; Recording Secre­ tary/ James L. Carroll, 14; Read­ ing Clerk. Harold J. Fischer. 59. All Branch minutes Were read and approved. Agent Tanner re­ ported on prospects of shipping for the next two weeks, stating that Waterman was planning to move two laid-up C-2s this week and that 13 ships were due to hit this port within the twoweek-period ahead. Headquar- ships. The Jean also came in and took several replacements. Scheduled for September pay­ offs are the Cape Nome, Cape Race and the Jean. Dispatcher's report read and accepted. Mem­ SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED bership acted on written excuses 6 5 18 from men not present. Motion 104 93 323 carried to excuse permitmen from meeting due to overcrowd­ 35 23 94 ed Hall. Committee elected to 109 108 361 tally ballots in referendum con­ 28 21 76 cluded on Aug. 30. Serving on 9 8 21 the committee were Arthur 9 10 33 18 20 64 139 167 462 21 18 60 50 43 150 AStG Shipping From Aug, W To Aug. 31 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile..:. New Orleans Galveston West Coast 26 174 74 185 56 29 11 74 115 36 60 17 132 41 162 36 18 11 63 91 30 41 14 153 32 159 35 12 9 70 134 26 48 57 459 147 506 127 59 31 207 340 92 149 7 126 36 144 27 4 14 26 156 21 57 GRAND TOTAL.. 840 642 692 2,174 618 ters' report to the membership read and accepted. Motion car­ ried to elect tallying committee to count ballots in General Fund assessment referendum. Follow­ ing were elected: O. Price, M. Shipley, L. Lott, R. Seckinger, M. Blanton, L. Neira. Other mo­ tions carried: To instruct Agent to cooperate in AFL Labor Day program; to send a wreath to funeral of Brother F. Dunlop, a Brother who died recently in New York. After considerable discussion, a motion to extend shipping cards by 60 days was defeated. Motion carried to ac­ cept trial committee's report. Under Good and Welfare, there was much discussion of the Puerto Rico situation, with a large number of members taking part. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, v/ith 258 members in at­ tendance. $ 4 ^ BOSTON—Chairman. J. Greenbaum. 281; Recording Secretary. B. Lawson. 894; Reading Clerk. G. Russell. 25690. Minutes of Boston and other Branch minutes accepted as read. Agent discussed shipping during the past couple of weeks and the prospects for the coming weeks. Dispatcher reported the shipping figures. Secretary-Trea­ surer's financial reports read and accepted. Motion carried to elect tallying committee to count port's ballots in General Fund assess­ ment referendum. Elected were W. McKenna, E. Haskins, G. Hunt, G. Russell, J. Riddle and H. Wiese. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM, with 59 bookmembers present. 4 4 4 BALTIMORE — Chairman. William Renlz. 26445; Recording Secretary. G. A. Maslerson. 20297; Reading Clerk. F. A. Siansbury. 4683. D. Milligan and Thomas Wal­ ton took the Union Oath of Ob­ ligation. Minutes of other Branch meetings read and accepted. Several men were excused from the meeting after presenting valid reasons. Headq-uarters' re­ port to the membership accept­ ed as read. Port Agent reported on the status of shipping in this port and was followed by Patrol­ men and Dispatcher, each re­ porting on their activities dur­ ing the past three weeks. Mo­ tion carried to accept hospital committee's report. Motion car­ ried to elect tallying committee TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK to count ballots cast in recentlyconcluded referendum on the General Fund assessment. The following men were elected to serve on the committee: Ray Queen, J. Giller, J. Higgenbotham, W. C. Thomas, A. Bern­ stein and Ed Janaszak. Commit­ tee members were instructed to begin tally on Sept. 1 at 10 AM. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfai-e, members were urged to take good care of the new chairs which were provided for the comfort of all haids. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM, with 309 members present. 4 4 4 NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben Rees. 95; Recording Secretary, J. A. Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk. G. Lawson. 39580. Other Branch minutes of pre­ vious meetings read and ap­ proved. Headquarters' report to the membership read and ac­ cepted. Agent gave a picture of prospective shipping for the near future in the Port of Norfolk. He pointed out that the 15 ships assigned to crew up and payoff in this port are the only regular ships making this port to take crews. He also stressed the nec­ essity of doing a good Union job on these ships. William C. Mur­ phy and Caleb G. Sparrow took the Union Oath of Obligation. Port tally committee was elected to count votes cast in referen­ dum on General Fund assess­ ment. The following men were chosen to serve: Cecil Saunders, K. Konstantinos, James A. Wynn, Niels Grungahl, Jacob Lauer, George C. Gillikin and John Price. Meeting voted to accept excuses from three members un­ able to attend. Several subjects of interest to the membership were discussed under Good and Welfare. 4 4 4 GALVESTON — Chairman. Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary. R. Wilburn. 37739; Reading Clerk. W. Brightwell. 7279. Galveston and other Branch minutes read and accepted. Sec­ retary-Treasurer's and Headquar­ ters' reports accepted as read. Port Agent said that shipping for the past three weeks had been slow. Payoffs here recently were the SS Coe Victory and the SS Jefferson City Victory. He said that the following ships are scheduled to call here intransit; Choctaw, City of Alma, 528 516 1,662 Fairisle, Lafayette, Ponce de Leon and Yaka, all Waterman, and the St. Augustine Victory, Isthmian. In addition, the Steel King has a payoff scheduled for Sept. 14, the Agent concluded. The following Brothers were el­ ected to serve as a tallying com­ mittee at the conclusion of the General Fund assessment refer­ endum: J. Bird, J. Allen, W. Zieler, S. Smith, G. Jordan and A. A. Ellis. 4 4 4 SAVANNAH — Chairman. Jim Drawdy. 28523; Recording Sec­ retary. W. C. Spivey. 43456; Reading Clerk. Jeff Gillette. 37060. Secretary-Treasurer's financial report read and accepted. Agent reported that payoffs of Southport and Southland were clean and that most of the crews had signed on again. However, 18 replacements were sent to the Fricks, Joseph H. Booker, John Blizzard, Charles Moss, C. R. West, Clarence Reynolds. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:45 PM, with 148 members in attendance. 4 4 4 TAMPA — Chairman. R, H. Hall. 26060; Recording Secretary. K. Lopez. 50711: Reading Clerk. 37062. Minutes of other Branch meet­ ings read and approved. Port Agent discussed shipping during the past period, and mentioned the immediate prospects. Secre­ tary-Treasurer reported on the state of the Union, the shipping picture in the various ports. Branch buildings and the prob­ lems facing the SIU. His re­ marks were v/ell taken. Dis­ patcher cited the port's shipping figures. Under Good and Wel­ fare, many men took the deck to discuss the problem of men who take jobs in this port and then leave the ship in another port. A trial committee was elec­ ted to hear charges filed against three members accused of miss­ ing ships in this port. Men were placed in six months' probation. Marine Hospital Locations The complete list of Class A U.S. Marine Hospital is printed below. In addition to these the United States Public Health Service also provides second and third class relief stations in smaller American cities and foreign ports. Baltimore. Maryland—Wyman Park Drive and 31st Street. Out-patient office—Custom House. Boston (Brighton). Massachusetts—77 Warren Street. Bos- • ton. Out-patient office—Custom House. Boston. Buffalo. New York—2183 Main Street. Out-patient office —228 Federal Building. Carville. Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and express address: St. Gabriel. Louisiana. Chicago. Illinois—4141 Clarendon Avenue. Out-patient of­ fice—New Port Office Building. Cleveland, Ohio—Fairhill Road and East 124th Street. Out-patient office—New Post Office Building. Detroit. Michigan—Windmill Pointe. Out-patient office— Post Office Building. Ellis Island. New York. Fort Stanton. New Mexico—(Tuberculosis Sanatorium.) Freight and express address: Capitan. New Mexico. Galveston. Texas—45th Street and Avenue N. Out-patient office—302 Custom House. Kirkwood. Missouri—525 Couch Avenue. Memphis. Tennessee—Delaware and California Streets. Mobile. Alabama—St. Anthony and Bayou Streets. New Orleans. Louisiana—210 State Street. Out-patient office—Custom House. New York. New York—(Dispensary) 67 Hudson Street. Out-patient office—Barge Office. - Norfolk, Virginia—^Hampton Boulevard. Larchmont. Out­ patient office—Custom House. Portland, Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— Custom House. San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Francisco, California—14th Avenue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—^Apprmser's Building. Savannah, Georgia—^York and Abercom Streets. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Str^t and 14th Avenue South. Out-patient office—Federal Building. Stapleton, Staten Island, New York—Bay Street. Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS Friday. September S, iS49 4L O G MEWS Dan Cremmins, SIU Member Since 1945, Dies In Santos MEN BEHIND THE GOOD CHOW ON SANTA CLARA VICTORY Seafarer Daniel J. Cremmins, a member of the crew of the SS Dei Santos, died in a hospital at Santos, Brazil, on August 14, the LOG was informed this week. He became ill aboard the Mississippi* Shipping Company vessel and Port of Boston on May 19, 1945The late Seafarer was born was hospitalized upon arrival in in Massachusetts on Sept. 26, Santos. 1922. He lived at the home of Burial took place at the Saboa his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sisolosia Cemetery, Santos, on Cremmins, at 121 West St., Mai­ August 15 Services were con­ den, Mass. ducted by a priest of the Catho­ lic Church. Motor Ship Twenty members of the crew of the SS Del Monte, another Collides "With Mississippi ship, attended Bro­ ther Cremmins' funeral, accord­ SS Colabee SIU MEN AT SERVICES ing to Henry Gerdes, Steward on the Del Monte. Captain John F. Owens, and Chief Mate -Werhan, of the Del Monte, represent­ ed topside at the services. The crew of the Del Santos, which was at sea when word of Cremmins' death was received, sent a wreath for the funeral. Floral pieces were also sent by the crew of the Del Monte and the Delta Line, Mississippi sub­ sidiary which operates the ves­ sels. JOINED SIU IN '45 Brother Cremmins, who held book No. 47799, was in good Union standing at the time of his death. He joined the SIU At­ lantic and Gulf District in the In a dense fog described as "one of the worst" experienced off the Nova Scotia coast, the 110-foot motor ship La vernier collided with newsprint carrier Colabee, bound for Bale Comeau. The collision occurred about 12:30 PM, July 29, with visibility practically zero in the fog-bound seas. The Lavernier's stem was sliced off as she crossed the Colabee's bow, and her six-man crew was tossed into the water. Seafarers aboard the Colabee immediately lowered a couple of lifeboats and picked up the six men. Later they were trans­ ferred to a small ship, the Ed­ ward L, out of Nova Scotia. The Colabee then continued on her course to Baie Comeau. With these Seafarers in the galley, there's plenty of reason why feeding should be firstrate on the Isthmian ship. In front row (1. to r.): Johnny McElroy. 2nd Cook & Baker, and A. Telan. Steward; rear row: Rozendo Serrano. Utility; James McGhee. Utility; James Miller, Sa­ loon MM; Antonio DeSouza. MM; E. R. Single, Utility; Frank Resquites, 3rd Cook, and L. Tate. Ch. Cook. Wilson Caro. BR. was not present when photo was taken. Group was photographed in Tacoma. where Santa Clara Vic loaded lumber for East coast ports. 'Voice Of The Sea' By "SALTY DICK' ABOARD THE SS PUERTO RICO — You'll the bones to make the publication a success . . . Our Ship's hearing a lot about this ship, which just made her first Delegate, Paul Sanford, is on ^ »run as a passenger^^hip under the ball. We already have a the Bull Line flag. good-sized ship's fund . . . Bro­ There are a bunch of old- ther Colucci is writing a column timers aboard. We brought the for the ship's paper. He calls it Two observations on the four-month-old Hawaiian strike of Harry Bridges' ship to New York from Balti­ "Around the Bases." If you're in­ more where she was fitted out terested in Softball, see Colucci. CIO longshoremen were disclosed in letters received by the LOG this week. and then sailed on the maiden The fanciest pair of shoes I've One of the communications Steel Flyer had been un- is going on all over the world voyage to San Juan and Ciudad ever seen belongs to Kenny Eckwas from Arturo J. Lomas, a loaded by union longshoremen and it will take courageous gov- Trujillo on Aug. 18. holm. Ask him to show them Seafarer who wrote from Hono­ upon- arrival in the US from ernments and union men and Everything ran smoothly. The to you . . . Wedding bells will lulu's Tripler General Hospital. Honolulu, declared: women to combat it and keep only event was that we found soon ring for Jack Cockerill. The other was from a resident "Now we shall see how strong us out of war. a stowaway aboard on our trip First he plans to save a few of Honolulu who is a friend of Harry Bridges and his cohorts "The strike is certainly com- north. bucks. while sailing. SIU member Eddie Giza. Giza are. I hope this will be the end munist-inspired and is backed by Not mentioning any names, Pete Gonzalez is our Chef. turned the communication over of him. If Bridges is ousted the Soviets. Keep up the good Pete's got an earned reputation but the smallest member of the to the LOG because he felt it from the CIO, then I hope the work. Believe me, it is good to as a good feeder. He's famous crew has just received a lock was of general interest. AFL gets in—and in a hurry, know that there are men of for arroz con polio ... Fred (Lil of hail- from his girl friefid. He "It isn't what is happening courage and good faith in Abner) Barthes is in the Black carries it near his heart . . . For Brother Lomas wrote that he couldn't understand how the here so much. The same thing unions." Gang, but the only grease on those who don't know, Puerto longshoremen "could hold out him is on the seat of his pants. Rico means rich port. A certain waiter promised a so long. The papers and radio IT WAS COFFEE TIME ON THE TRAVELER Among this fine crew is oldgirl in Baltinfore a wedding have a powerful propaganda timer Frank Bose, Chief Elec­ band. Several days later she setup going full blast. Programs trician. He and his assistant, Sal showed up in New York, and Brother James W. Kelly are' interrupted about every 15 Colls, are always ready to help submitted this photo so his came on board looking for him. minutes for a blast at the com­ out anyone. They recently in­ shipmates on a recent trip Our ship's library has re­ mies. stalled a fan in my room. Whew! ceived some books and maga­ aboard the Steel Traveler "can "Public sympathy," he con­ see it in the LOG." Unfortu­ Jimmie Golden is BR-ing here zines and one crewmember has tinued, "seemingly is much nately, identification didn't ac­ and is doubling as our ship's already donated a bound volume against the strike (it hits most company picture so we can't photographer. You'll be seeing of the SEAFARERS LOG. We're people directly — lack of food, tell you who the men are. some of his stuff in the LOG. hoping others will follow suit etc.y We haven't been too much Bosun Eddie Parr is walking . . . Someone said that "Tiny" interested in same owing to the with a limp—it's a boil near his Mease got .stuck in a locker the commie angle. But with this stern. other day. ^ sickly propaganda, which is also Night Steward on the PR is And 77 Concha Road in Ciu­ ^ blast at all labor, unfortunate­ Ray Griswold, former bartender dad Trujillo is becoming the ly, and the filthy record of capi­ on an Alcoa scow. He's coming most popular resort for seamen tal in these islands since way around fine after a recent opera­ in this ship . . . The skipper is back, one can only hope that tion . . . "Fibber McGee and a good joe. He gave sun-wor­ labor will not be hurt by any Molly" are the names given to shippers permission to go out adverse movement which may Eddie Smith and Stan Hawkins, on boat deck so they could catch arise. both of whom are room stew­ some of the sun's rays and "It appears, however, that the ards. there are plenty of them. setup for such an anti-labor We've got a ship's paper, the We must include the fact that movement is good, from what I SS Puerto Rico Advocate. Re­ the crew aboard ^ this ship is can see," Lomas concluded. sponsible, for the job is George working as a unit and doing a The letter from Giza's friend, Boney. He's worked his fingers good job of it. who wrote after learning that Comments From Hawaii On Bridges' Beef �Friday. September 9. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Seven LOG Digested Minutes Of SID Ship Meetings SAM ELIZABETH. May 21 — Dan ing used as linen storeroom. Butts. Chairman; R. F. Stewart, Change would be mor^e conven­ ient all around. Motion by B. Secretary. Chair read communi­ cation from SIU representative Goodman that voluntary dona­ tions'^ be accepted at payoff to in San Juan. Motion carried that purchase wreath to be sent to dispute between Chief Cook and funeral of Brother Rose, who galley boy be dropped. Brother passed away at San Juan. Under Curley recommended that re­ pair list be'handed to company Good and Welfare it was recom­ mended that Stewards Depart­ representative in time for re­ ment be consulted before the pairs to be made. Motion by stairway Leading down to ice­ Butts carried that shore gang in PR be restrained from doing boxes is painted so as to avoid possibility of accidents. work that might eliminate over­ time for crewmembers unless X if ^ Deck Gang doesn't want the ALLEGHENY VICTORY. June work. Recommended that des­ sline gave pep talk on Unionism, 18 — James Naylor. Chairman; tination of ship be posted on praising the fine way in which Paul L. Whitlow. Secretary. No sailing board. Suggested that the crew has conducted them­ cppy of last repair list left DDT bombs be made available. selves in traditional SIU style. aboard by previous crew so it Henri Robin. Baker, was elected suggested that new one be % % ALEXANDRA. June 3—Frank Ship's Delegate. drawn up and sent to Headquar­ 4. S. 4. Dowd. Chairman; Mel Brown, ters; copy also to be presented SUZANNE. June 12—G. BoneSecretary. Ship's Delegate re­ at Baltimore when port authori­ peated previous advice to crew font, Chairman; Peter Serrano. ties come aboard to check re­ to be careful not to take more Secretary. No beefs to report in pairs for New York, where work cigarettes ashore in Germany any of the departments. G. Bone- will be done. Whitlow was elec­ than allowed by regulations. font was elected Ship's Delegate. ted Ship's Delegate. Motion car­ Brother Healy discussed need for Motion by Carbone calling for ried instructing Ship's Delegate fumigation of ship. Brother Rious a set of new table cloths for to get names of Agents in ports confirmed Ship's Delegate Mil­ crew's mess. Motion by A1 Ri­ we are scheduled to hit. Dis­ ler's observation that Steward vera to keep customs guards in cussion held on -washing ma­ and Cook are talking unneces­ Trujillo City out of the crew's chine for crew's use. Will get sarily about each other's work. mess as they discriminate against estimates on cost of one, then the crewmembers going ashore. crew will contribute amount Discussion was held on the mat­ needed. By HANK ter of fresh fruits. Crewmembers charged that there had not been A vote of thanks to the crew of the good ship SS Puerto Rico. enough. They are a swell bunch, all departments are in shipshape condi­ i. t. t. tion and the chow turned out is tops. Smooth sailing, fellas. By MAIDEN CREEK. June 12 — MALDEN VICTORY. June 9 the way, Eddie Murphy aboard the SS Puerto Rico can sit and -—Robert McCulloch. Chairman; Oliver Kase, Chairman; Joseph listen all night to those Western songs. And he_ says "Skippy" G. E. Campbell. Secretary. Ship's Malazinsky. Secretary. Ship's Gusczynsky is real happy when a certain Western number is Delegate read a letter from Delegate advised everyone to played . .. Brother Donald Rood, the electrician (if we're not misBrother who left ship to go to leave his quarters clean for the XXX taken) was in port a few weeks ago. Now it looks as if he's out hospital. He thanked crew for oncoming crew. Disputed over­ BIENVILLE, June^ 11—Pwks. voyaging again . . . Congratulations to Luis Ramirez. He recently sending money and said he was time was reported in the three Chairman; John G. Brady. Sec­ became the proud "poppa" of another boy ... Where's little Pete coming along fine. Under Good departments. Patrolman is to be retary. Delegates reported all Drebas right now? He's a guy with a sense of humor and never and Welfare discussion was de­ requested to check into matter okay in all departments. Motion stays in port too long... "Duke" Wade sailed into town recently voted to the subject of "Good of stores which were promised by Taimer that Ship's Delegate after a trip. Unionism" and proper conduct of but never delivered. Ship's Dele­ see Chief Mate about painting XXX good union members. Meeting gate reminded all hands that a of the fantail, instead of using Joseph De Cabo. who has a habit of wearing dark glasses, sober payoff is expected of fish oil. This is advised for the adjourned at 7:30 PM. is continuing bis musical business (call it a side-line hobby) everyone. One minute of silence benefit of the crew. A vote of t, tas dancing instructor. Is it true, Joe. there's a new dance DEL VALLE. June 2fr—N. A. in memory of departed Brothers. thanks was extended to the called the canasta?... Thomas Cully. A1 Sacco are probably Bartlelt. Chairman; Earl Laws. Stewards Department for a job still in port... Apparently there's a brother who thinks the Secretary. Ship's Delegate re­ well-done. Appreciation was also name of the ship he's on is called the Robert Kettering. He's ported that disputed overtime expressed for the fine spirit and mistaken. The name of the ship he's on is called the Robin had been collected. N. A. Bartcooperation shown by all de­ Kettering... That oldtimer. Mike Gottschalk. has informed lett. Carpenter, elected Ship's partments throughout the trip. us he's going to introduce a new ilavorable concoction for the Delegate by acclamation. Three Repair list was discussed and passengers aboard the SIU's newest passenger ship, the SS departments are to rotate in t i- X drawn up. Puerto Rico. It will be culinary—not a new type of drink. keeping recreation room and, QITY OF ALMA. June 12—S. XXX laundry clean. Ship's Delegate p^rtado. Chairman; N. Lust. Sec XXX QUEENS VICTORY. June 4— instructed meeting that hence- ^etary. Ship's Delegate said that Philip Archilles. Chairman; Joe Congratulations to William Zarkas. This winter he'll be- ringing forth all shipboard beefs are to Ug had asked to put Captain cat- Wright. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ the bells of bethrothal and starting on the long voyage of matri­ be taken to the delegates for ^alk forward but had been turn- gate reported on cigarette ra­ mony. We're also inWmed that Brother Zarkas didn't cross an settlement, and that the practice ed down. Everything was re­ tioning. Except for some disputed AFL picketline outside one of the big movie houses around Times of calling the Hall is to be dis­ ported going smoothly in the overtime in Black Gang, there Squai-e recently. Indeed, it is this tj'pical helpful spirit on the continued. No man is to leave departments. Question as to why were no beefs to report. Motion part of every union man throughout the labor movement which the ship unless he has been milk was not put aboard in last carried to give each man a full helps the union guys on anji- picketline to win their fight against properly relieved or excused by US gulf port. Suggested that men set of linen each week, and to anti-labor actions and resistance. his department head. try to keep washing machines charge him for pieces missing XXX and laundry tubs clean, and that when he turns it in. Steward John Riebel is in town right now. By the way. Brother attempt be made to decks in requested that everyone change Riebel is the champ of the checker players on the recreational quarters back aft painted. Crew­ his own linen. There was ex­ deck. Or could it be he's just .Qne of the many checker champs? members are to refrain from tensive discussion on the food ... Bing Miller had a birthday last month. Do any singing. using obscene language during situation, with the result that Bing?.. . Joe James sailed into town recently from a trip. meals. (Ed. note: Port Agent more stores are to be ordered if if- X The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the OREMAR. June 26—F. Barron. Tilley reported from Wilming­ at the earliest opportunity. homes of the following brothers—Henry Sedgeway of Alabama, Chairman; W. J. Fogarly, Sec- ton that the catwalk had been Alexander Stankiewicz of California, Joseph Sintes of Louisiana, zetary. Delegates made their re­ put on the ship.) Leonard Munna of Louisiana, John Toledo of New York, Richard ports. Suggested that Agent be if X X Johnson of Louisiana, Billy Hartzog of Alabama, Harry Green of ROBIN MOWBRAY. June 5— notified of the condition of the Louisiana, Aubrey Smith of Georgia^ T. Lehay of Alabama... water aboard. As ship just came Robert Garris. Chairman; Melvin To insure payment, all Brother H. A. Manchester is aboard the tanker SS Petrolite, on a out of the drydock, men feel Brown. Secretary. Department claims for overtime must be year's shuttle-run between the Persian Gulf and France. there is no excuse for drinking Delegates reported. Kirby Digturned in to the heads of de­ X X X water not being satisfactory. Al­ man resigned as Ship's Delegate partments no later than 72 Norman Maffie, the artist, just grabbed a job on a Bull so suggested that the rooms be and Arne Larsen was elected by hours following the comple­ Line ship... Say. Norman, how about drawing the typical touched up with paint. One min­ acclamation to succeed him. tion of the overtime work. shipboard "draw." It should make a good scene ... With apolo­ ute of silence in memory of de­ Crew recommended that anyone As soon as the penalty gies. we'll ask who is the former chief passenger steward, found using narcotics should be parted Brothers. work is done, a record should initials E. M.. who complained when he received a ten cent put" on charges and if found i, X if be given to the Department lip. In our opinion, any brother with a sense of humor a.nd a TELFAIR STACKTON. June 6 guilty put on the social register. head, and one copy held by broad mind, would still pop his safety valve over such an — M. Burnstine. Chairman; C, J, Ji ^ 4" the man doing the job. experience... Brothers, read your agreements thoroughly so FRANCES. June 12—B. Good­ Kerfoot. Secretary. No beefs in that your jobs and beefs can be performed in the proper and In addition the depart­ any of the departments. Motion man. Chairman; F. Townsend. mental delegates should understanding manner. Keep those ships clean. Hold those by J. Kearney that each dele-^ Secretary. All was reported in check on all overtime sheets shipboard meetings. Read all the booklets printed for every gate make repair list, copies to order by the delegates; no beefs 72 hours before the ship Brother's welfare. A continuous reading of all SIU literature be forwarded to New York and pending. Motion by A. Valentine makes port. is an obligation to your Union and yourself. Smooth sailing. Norfolk, as ship is in port to carried, recommending that laun­ Brothers. load for only one day. M. Burn­ dry be moved to place now be- £veKqo>ie likes -to hear news his sUipmcctes. If c|ou dM i+ew abouira wewber thdTqou iVi-teres+-fifeoHiers, Sewd it-in-to CUT'AMP'ROM HAMK. 9bniBLoe, SCBBAVBR ST,N .y. -4.: CUT and RUN On Overtime m HI �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 9. 1949 LOG Man's Odd Conduct Puzzles Let The Postman Ring 'Wayfarer' On Far East Trip AT EASE IN VENICE The SEAFARERS LOG welcomes letters from the membership for publication in the "Membership Speaks." Your -Union newspaper is one of the most effective me­ diums through which you may air your opinions. Constructive criticisms are welcome but letters must not contain libelous statements against members of the Union. written and carved his name tmTo Ihe Editor: til now it has become an art— Having recently made a trip a symbol in itself. A symbol of to the Far East I feel I should man's destruction as compared write about two things which to the once beautiful edifice impressed me very much—"The created by man for his God. happiness of some men," and "The destructive nature of Man." Not only have they carved In French Indo-China, ,I paused their names in the temples and to watch small, frail girls and tombs but they have broken off women do the work of oxen, the heads, legs and arms of the pushing and pulling wagons beautiful statuary and Oriental loaded with tons of material. works of art. These have been Their ages appeared to be from carried off as souvenirs and 12 to 30 years. The older women curios, later to be disregarded. were digging ditches with picks What has possessed man to destroy everything of beauty, be and shovels. it man or woman, city or town, But despite the hard work and temple or home? Destroy! De­ the hot sun and the unbelievably stroy! It seems to be the way low wages, they appeared very of all men. Will it lead to final To the Editor: happy as their laughter and self-destruction? Is it because As a result of my letter in a horse play were ever present. man's soul seeks peace and there recent issue of the LOG in which The soldiers who watch over is no peace? I offered my Florida property these coolie women to see that they do their work without re­ Ah, would that I were a for sale, I have been swamped bellion or strife make very little learned man. I would seek the with replies from all over Ameri­ more than the coolies themselves. reasons for man's destruction. ca. I am going over each o: Yet they, too, seem satisfied with Then we would all know the them. answer. I am aboard ship at present their brutality and authority. But I am a seaman, who hav­ and I cannot arrange to show ON TO CITY interested parties the property ' But let us leave the coolies ing seen, passes on. "The Wayfarer" But as soon as I get back to and the soldiers and go to the Florida and have finished going heart of the city and to the through the replies I will be better restaurants and night Corsair Crew Backs clubs. Who do we see there? Not able to handle the situation. the coolies who are happy just Fund Assessment I will write to those who sent in questions and who are in­ to exist, not the soldiers who To the Editor: are happy with the power of terested just as soon as I ge We, the crew of the Alcoa ashore. I regret any inconveni­ authority. We see the contented business Corsair, would like you to know ence they may have been causec man in his white palm beach that we are 100 percent behind by having to wait until I re­ suit and peroxide mademoiselle, the proposed ten-dollar assess­ turn. drinking champagne and eating ment for the General Fund. We Thanks again to the LOG for lobster a la Newburgh. Yes, it hope all the Branches up and the assistance I got in telling is he who is happiest of all. down the coast see the necessity people of the property I have Happy that the coolies exist, of this move, as we see it. It for sale. It sure got results. happy, that the soldier protects, may come in very handy in any I am enjoying my trip to happy that business is as usual. tight spot. Puerto Rico aboard this ship. In Singapore, I. visited the Here's hoping it is voted in We have a very fine crew and "Haw Par Garden." This once with flying colors. the ship is kept clean. We should beautiful garden is slowly being Edward Fuselier be in New York some time destroyed forever. All over the Ship's Delegate around the middle of August temples and tombs man has (For the crew) Oflo Preussler LOG Aids Member In Selling His Florida Property Seen here are Chief Steward C. A. Newman and Saloon Messman Tetterton. as they relaxed at a sidewalk cafe in the Italian city. Photo was taken when the Seafarers were ship­ mates aboard the SS Cecil N. Bean. Brother Offers Few Changes In Electrician Work Rules To the Editor: topping gear on a Saturday in port, the Electrician has to be on board to turn on the power on deck and again to turn it off. This messes up his chance of going ashore. An Electrician also must be on hand to take care of any electrical trouble that might pop up. Also, I think the Electrician should furnish his own tools and be compensated for it in a way similar to the Carpenter. This would save money in the long run for the companies, and it would eliminate the trouble of Electricians having to sail short of tools because a lot of times a man will come aboard on sailing day, or too late to order tools. I have found these troubles existing on the Del Sud and several other ships. Paul Fernandez Every now and then we read an article in the LOG about the Electricians. I would like to keep the ball rolling and blow off a little steam on the same subject. I have a few suggestions in regard to their working rules which could be worked into the next agreement. I think the rules should specify that the Chief Electrician is in charge of. the main and emergency switch­ boards, and that, except in em­ ergencies, it should be his duty to change over generators. Also, that whenever the Deck Gang is using deck machinery in port for any purpose outside of the Electrician's regular working hours, he shall be paid continu­ ous overtime while this work is being done. representation the crew got when For example, if the Bosun is we hit that port. The men all appreciate the very close at­ tention and interest shown by Port Agent Joe Algina. Also ap­ preciated was the fine repre­ sentation given us at the com­ pany office by Patrolman Red By James H. Gibbs. Oliver Headley Crewmember Says SIU Representation In NY Was A Pleasant Wind-up To Tough Voyage To the Editor: I would like to give a sample of some of our experiences aboard the tanker Sweetwater on a recent voyage. When we were in the Red Sea, I took out one side of the black­ out panel board from the star­ board side of the panel board from the aft door of the foc'sle. This was done because the cool air system in the foc'sle was in­ efficient. The foc'sle caught. all the heat from the stack and the fire room uptakes. Before the change the temperature was 123 degrees, after the change it had dropped to 85. As a result of the heat, the bugs ran wild. Despite the bene­ fits of this change, the Skipper made it very clear that he didn't like what was done. On July 4 I was refused treat­ ment for a swollen ankle, al­ though I have a letter from one of the officers saying that I was hurt while assisting the First Assistant pack throttle valves. I slipped and injured my left ankle. I reported to the Third Mate on the bridge but he told me to "come back later." WAIT On July 15 when I awoke with a sick headache and a bad stom­ ach, the Chief Mate refused to give me salts. I was told to wait until 8 A.M.—three hours. On July 16 the Chief Mate or­ dered the Chief Pumpman to grease the motor in motor boat but there were no grease fit­ tings attached to the motor. On June 26 the Skipper washed down the deck from 9:20 A.M. to 10:30 A. M. Reason was that the men had previously been or­ dered to mop deck from bow to stern with fuel oil and the deck was in an unsafe condition. There were some bright spots, however. One of them was Chief Engineer Joseph Sheehan, a really swell guy. No Seafarer who sails with Sheehan will ever make a mistake. He's one of the best. So is Larry Glass, First Assistant Engineer, who we were lucky to have. A word of credit is due the New York Hal; for the first-rate Log-A-Rhythms: CONSOLATION New Member's Wife Becomes LOG Fan To the Editor: I am a newer member of the Brotherhood. My wife recently visited me aboard ship and she happened to pick up a copy of the LOG. She enjoyed reading it very much and asked me if it was possible for you to put her on the regular mailing list so she can get a copy at home every time it comes out. Gus Paskaris (Ed. Note: You bet. Copies will begin arriving soon at the Paskaris home.) How How Since first Since first Dubose long ago if seems, long ago it's beew. I saw her in my dreams, my love was seen. She was beauty, perfect beauty. Beauty unakin. For her's was beauty of the soul, Not beauty of the skinBut, now she is gone, Faded behind a marital screen. For me not to be loved. For me not to be seen. Should I face disappointment with regret? No. That is the weakling's way. After gazing on beauty, I am able yet To laugh and walk away. �Friday. Septembar 9. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG CONTENDING SOFTBALL TEAMS ON THE DEL NORTE Pistol-Packers Belong Home On The Range, Ames Says To the Editor: These Seafarers frimmed the Delia liner's topside team, 2 to 1. in a game played recently in Santos. Brazil. Bottom row. left to right: Domenicis. Garn. Tucker. Streickland and Russo; top row: Hursey. Hughes. Pedersen. Callahan. Garcia and Foster. Page JYine One night during a recent voyage of the SS John W. Bur­ gess, I took over the wheel watch from Brother E. G. Tesko at 10 o'clock. About ten minutes later the Skipper came into the pilot house and walked out tthe starboard wing of the bridge. He bumped into the bulkhead as he was stepping out the door. 'After speaking a few words to the Mate, the Skipper return­ ed to the starboard wipg, where he made a great deal of noise. It sounded as though he was jump­ ing up and down on the grating, or kicking it. Soon he went to his room. Shortly after, a shot rang out. The wheel house clock showed 10:28 P.M. The shot, which sounded as though it came from the Master's room, was followed by another and another. It con­ tinued until 10:55 P.M., and I thought I was at a gallery range Union Movie Makes Hit On, Seatrain N.J. To the Editor: Quartermaster Robert Lester, the Seatrain New Jersey's impre­ sario, who owns a top notch sound movie projector, came up with a prize movie today, the "Battle of Wall Street." Lester purchased the film re­ cently at SIU Headquarters out of his own money to add to his collection. In view of the fact that he puts on several shows a V eek, giving of his time and effo; t freely, the crewmembers, over Lester's objections, insisted on taking up a collection to de­ fray the cost of this excellent movie of our white-capped Bro­ thers in action on the Wall Street In the officers' lineup were—bottom row. left to right: Wyble, Nielsen. Eaton and Boyd; top picketlines during the rough and row:- Peterson. Cradick. Johnson, Greenard and Morris. Kramer was not around for picturetough UFE strike. taking. Every Seafarer should make it a point to see this film. It will clear up any doubt in the minds of Brothers who may have won­ dered why we took part in a beef so far removed from mari­ time. The film shows very clear­ To the Editor: work it has In these colonies, there are for the very fine ly that trade unions of all types thousands of men who need done and still is doing to im­ must stand together or be lick­ I read with interest in the work, and the shipowners sail prove the working conditions of ed separately. SEAFARERS LOG that a com­ the ships to the ports mentioned seamen. GOOD JOB mittee had been formed for the and pick the crews. I sincerely hope the American The camera man sure did a purpose of boycotting Panama­ The working conditions on the Federation of Labor and its af­ good job and got clear pictures nian ships. I am glad to see the Panamanian ships are terrible. filiated unions will bring pres­ of every phase of the long SIU represented on that com­ Living conditions are very un­ sure to bear on Congress, so they struggle. We saw the first group sanitary. On some ships no can throw out the undemocratic mittee. of white-capped Seafarers march towels or bed linep are issued legislation that is the Taft-Hart­ I can assure you that the in orderly fashion to their ap­ to the crews. The food isn't any ley Act. pointed pleaces and soon the move of the International Trans- good, and when the men com­ The recent victory of the Ca­ well-behaved picketlines were portworkers Federation and its plain they are told "take it or nadian District of Seafarers In­ established. Soon thereafter, the affiliates to boycott the Pana­ leave it." ternational Union over the Ca­ Wall Street stooges—a total of manian fiag ships is timely. It For example on wages, a Pan­ nadian Seamen's Union is a should have the full support of 800—arrived. amanian ship named the Katie blessing to Canadian seamen. I The efficient work of our gal­ all democratic trade unions. pays wages ranging from $50 to am sure they will be happier I agree that seamen are at $55 for an OS, and $60 ^or an and much better protected under ley men in supplying the picketlines with food and hot coffee, the the mercy of the owners of AB. Can you beat that? the banner of the SIU. speeches by Dave Keefe, of th( ships under Panamanian regis­ I. must congratulate the SIU A. Khan UFE, Paul Hall of the SIU, Mike try. Unfortunately, the men who Garrigue of the Hotel, Restaurant sail these ships do not belong Employes Union, Gus Tyler of to any recognized, bonafide un­ the ILGWU and the others were ion. To the Editor: mask themselves behind the cry shown _ on the screen in the Most of the crews on Pana­ of "job security" when their real mass rally. manian ships are being taken In regard to the recent compul­ interest lies in the fact that they Then we were treated to the on in British Guiana and the sory vacation argument, I must have at last found a job carry­ most disgusting spectacle of any West Indies. While there are concur with Brother W. Lamb, ing mail for* topside. In some of us have ever seen—the kick­ seamen's unions in British whose letter appeared ip the cases, this covers up their own ing and clubbing of helpless Guiana, Jamaica, Trinidad and SEAFARERS LOG of August 9. incompetency. pickets as they lay prostrate on the Barbados, they are powerless T am of the opinion that homeA job for every book is enough the sidewalks of Wall Street. to do anything, as there is no steading and apple-polishing run security for any union man. I New York's "finest" sure proved legislation to compel the ship­ hand in hand. The two are im­ say share the jobs and promote themselves. owners to deal with the unions, possible to separate and are cer­ real union security. BUI Gray or to pay a specified scale of tainly not good for any union— Let's keep our Union strong! Ship's Delegate wages or establish certain stan­ especially the Seafarers. Seatrain New Jersey dards. Clifford Thompson The Mates' fair-haired boys Canadian Seaman Hails Move Of Seafarers, ITF Affiliates To Halt Panama Transfers Brother Favors Job-Sharing in Coney Island, not on a ship on the high seas. The Third Mate and I natur­ ally were a bit concerned. The Mate came into the wheel house, saying he didn't want to get hit and that he didn't like the idea of anyone shooting a gun off behind his back. I didn't hear the rest of what he said because another shot drowned out his voice. The Third Mate then went out to the starboard wing of the bridge, but no sooner had he stepped ^outside than another shot was heard. Right back into the wheel house came the Mate. He said, "He (the Skipper) is shooting out the porthole." Then he expressed a fear that one of the bullets might hit some part of the bridge and ricochet in his direction. BETTER TO SEE Once, between shots, I heard the gun fall on the deck. I felt much less comfortable than I would have if I had been on a Coney Island shooting range. At least there , I could have seen what was going on. Seriously, however, I want to say that anybody—even a Skip­ per—who shoots a gun aboard at night, when he is far from being alert is a ~ danger to the lives and limbs of all others on the vessel. Two of the shots were so close that I could hear them hit the water. Shots that close to the ship show that this man did not know how to han­ dle a gun. Certainly, he didn't know how much danger he was creating for the rest of the men. Les Ames , I Voyager Menr Working In SIU Style To Ihe Editor: While making a round- ' theworld voyage on this Isthmian ship, we ran across the crew of a newly organized SIU Canadian District vessel, the SS Federal Voyager. We spent a consider­ able amount of time discussing conditions aboard their ship and I felt that what they had to saywould be worth passing on to the rest of the membership. First of all, they could not give enough thanks to the Sea­ farers for helping them get started with their new contracts for better wages and conditions. When this gang took over, they found the ship in one hell of a mess, as the CSU crew be­ fore them had really fouled up the quarters and the messrooms But the boys have turned to on that scow despite that and have made it a clean ship, true to SIU standards. GOOD SEAMEN As a matter of fact, the Ship's Delegate told us that they had the Mate working ahead of schedule and thai he really was amazed at what a good union crew can accomplish. One other thing for which these men wish to express their thanks is for the books and magazines donated 4o them by crews of various SIU ships dur­ ing their stop in Honolulu, as their library was completely de­ stroyed by the former CSU crew. P. T. Archilles Ship's Delegate SS Queens Victory �Ttti SEAFARERS LOG Page Tea Friday, Sepletnhex 9, 1949 Boston Shipping Okay, Okay - So YOU Were On Quiet Side By LAWSON By PAT ROBERTSON BOSTON—^In addition to the SB Yarmouth, ships paying off during the past week here were the SB The Cabins and the BB Ann Marie. Only the BB The Cabins, a Cabin Company tanker, signed on again, so shipping could not be reported as anything but poor for the period. In-transit ships making this port were the Marquette Victory, Isthmian; Greeley Victory, Wa­ terman; Robin Kirk, Robin; Penmar, Calmar; Bessemer Victory, Waterman; Queens Victory, Isth­ mian; Canton Victory, Water­ man; Bt. Augustine Victory, Isth­ mian; Algonquin Victory, Bt. Laurence Navigation, and Banta Clara Victory, Isthmian. PERSONALITIES Johnny Lane is fresh off a tanker and he is going to double his money at the races — he figures. George Russell, one of our swell cooks, is .still waiting around for a ship. Little Pete Jomides is looking fine after a week in the hospi­ tal. Pete is one of those rare birds whose appearance will stump you every time. You'd never know he'd been sick by looking at him. You'd think he had just come off a vacation instead. There aren't any beefs to re­ port from this quarter, All hands are really cooperating — except for the ambulance chasers who are pestering the Brothers in the Marine Hospital. We'd like to remind the hos­ pitalized members that if they need any assistance, they should ask the Boston Port Agent, when he makes regular visits to the Marine Hospital, Bernstein Asks MC Fer Immediate Bids On Recenversiens Frisco Getting in-Transit Ships By TED ANDRYSIAK Reiki Jobs Take Up Mobile Shipping Slack By GAL TANNER MOBILE—Bince our last re­ port, shipping has been anything but spectacular. We had a total of 10 payoffs and eight sign-ons, plus eight ships in-transit, for the three-week period. The payoffs included the Antinous. Wild Ranger, Iberville, Fairport, Morning Light and Noonday, Waterman, and the Ca­ valier, Clipper and Corsair, Al­ coa. With the exception of the Noonday, all of these ships sign­ ed on again. The in-transit call­ ers were the MV Ponce, head­ ing down to the Islands with a heads-up crew aboard; Alcoa Roamer, bound for the West In­ dies; Fairhope, heading for Eur­ ope; Greeley Victory, going up the coast; Bessemer Victory, also north-bound; Bteel Inventor, on the way to Hawaii; Chickasaw, another north-bound job, and the Anna Dickenson, which headed for the lay-up fleet. Bpeaking of lay-ups, a few of our Brothers are confined to the Mobile Marine Hospital. They include J. Curtis, Mike Leousis, L. Howard, T. Galvin, R. Long, D. C. MiUer. The Arnold Bernstein Line has urged the Maritime Com­ mission to invite sealed bids for the reconversion of two former Army transports which the com­ pany is planning to place into the Atlantic passenger service. The two Army vessels are the General Pope and the General Weigle, both P-2 type ships, which Bernstein is anxious to have operating by next spring ht least. Both would offer oneclass passenger accommodations to Antwerp and Rotterdam. In asking the Maritime Com­ mission to speed action on the PROSPECTS alteration of the two ships, Bernstein told the agency that Shipping prospects for this it is attempting to work out a port for the next two weeks financial arrangement in connec­ don't look too good at this point, tion with its application for an with only a few foreign payoffs scheduled. We still have seven operating subsidy. C-2s of the Waterman company The Bernstein Line pointed out in the yards waiting for cargo, to the Commission that the Uni­ and they might break at any ted Btates Lines is considering time. placing its flagship, the Ameri­ ca, in cruise service this winter. Relief jobs have been a big According to the Bernstein Line, help in the last three weeks. this would leave the North At­ Approximately 30 tugboat relief lantic "without privately-owned jobs and 12 on the rigging gang American-flag passenger service." were added to ten calls for men The company also informed on deep sea relief jobs. the commission that it has al­ Two crews were shipped to ready received more than 20,000 tugboats and helped to take up applications for accommodations some of the slack in employment on the two ships, "without soli­ during this slow period. citation on our part." Repairs on the Mobile Hall are still proceeding- at a steady pace and, from the comment re­ ceived from members on the beach here. Seafarers are sure going to be proud of their new Hall. The job is going to take a little longer than was first ex­ pected. We flgiured it was best to take it a little slow and do a first-class job. It'll be worth wait­ ing the additional time. BAGGAGE CALL By the way, anyone who has baggage in the Mobile Hall is reminded to pick it up as soon as possible. The baggage room will soon be in the path of the renovation crew, and the gear will have to be moved to permit work to continue. Borne of the stuff being held has been in the Hall for a very long time. Well, the voting period for the referendum on the ten-dollar General Fund assessment has come to an end, and the entire membership is waiting anxiously to learn the results. All of the oldtimers on the beach here are sure the results will show a majority of "yes" votes, which will mean a big step forward for the Union. And speaking of oldtimers, some of them around Mobile at the moment are Blackie 'Huller, "Ding . Dong" Bell, William Morse, H. Carmichael, L. Lott, C. Mitchell, J. Crawford, C. Dunlop, J. Prestwood, J. Jordan, Jimmy Naylor and B. Bims. Bee you next issue! PORTRAIT OF A SEAFARER A Normaat MaBU sketch of Tony PUano BAN FRANCIBCO — Vessels hitting this port during the past week were in-transit callers only and shipping, therefore, was on the slow bell. Two callers were the Oshkosh Victory, Waterman, and the Cal­ mar, of the company of the same name. There were no beefs on either of these ships. Buddy Benson, the Bosun, was on the Oshkosh Victory, and E. M. (Bud) Bryant, former piecard, came in off the.BB Afoundria. Bud says he's going to hang around awhile, so we had to rope him and put shoes on him. Also seen on the Frisco beach were W. M. Pennington, W. L. Busch, Nick Nutin and Earl Spear. Seafarers currently listed as patients in the Ban Francisco Marine Hospital are J. W. Keenan, T. Isaksen, B. Wigg, J. Gill, and T. Mack. We're looking for some jobs aboard three ships scheduled to call at this port. They are the Monroe Victory and Loyola .yictory of"^ Waterman, , and the Bteel Designer, Isthmian. Something might break soon on the Hawaiian longshore strike. Brother Jeff Morrison is still in Hawaii looking out for the interests of the A&G Dis­ trict membership^ there. At pres­ ent all we can do is sit tight. The following men have money due them from SmithJohnson, 60 Beaver St., New York. Write that office giving address and social security num­ ber and vouchei; will be for­ warded. Alexander A b o 1 i n e , James Beaners, George T. Brannan, Frank Campbell, Fred W. Car­ roll, Douglas W. Clifton, Steve Coleccki, Thomas J. Dawes, An­ tonio, DeCosta, Jose N. Dominquez, Albert E. Edefors, George M. Everett, R. Fiore, George C. Foley, Paul N. Proom. J. (5ibbs, Charles O. Gillikin, Paul Gonzales, Henry R. Gordon, Neils E. Grundahl, John W. Haas, Thomas Harris, Martin J. Hitch­ cock, Herbert R. Hutchins, Earl D. Johnson, George N. Kaeliwai, Charles A. • Loute, George W. Lowry. Erling Melle, William J. Michaelis, J. Mikaljunas, Stylianes Mondanos, Robert E. Pritchard, Harold Quimby, Francisco M. Reyes, Henry J. Rote, Stanley Ruzyski, •r. Bandstrom, Lloyd G. Bchop, Biloran O. Sierra, Gosta W. Sovelius. Otto J. Btemmo, Jack P. Steward, John Btraka, Gunnar K. Svalland, Fred Szoblik, Rob­ ert C. Templetoh, Lucian H. Tetterton. Goon Pay Thlu, Cecil Thomas, .Roy Thompson, William P. Vaughn, Robert H. Watkins< David L. Williams, D. M. Woods, Steve Zouvelos. 4. 4. SS LILICA The followiiig meh can collect the money coming to them by getting in touch with the Do]^ phin Steamship Company, 52 Broadway, New York City: Hermanes, J. Out, Oiler; Loreto Refalo,' DM; and Samuel Hudgins, MM. �Friday, September 9, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Marine Hospital in Pittsburgh is Ciosed Down CHARLIE POND ANTONIO BILYK The U. S. Marine Hospital at Get in topch with Eddie CaraGet in touch with Benjamin Pittsburg, Pennsylvania will dis­ continue admitting patients on vona, 11913 Pawnee Ave., Cleve­ Sterling, 42 Broadway, New York City. September 9, and the Hospital land, Ohio. will be closed as soon as pos­ if if is> if i i INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Osker, Uusmann, $5.00; D. B. Moller, sible, according to an announce­ MELVIN C. KLEIBER DONALD LIGHT J. A. Andersen, $1.00; J. R. Sojka, $2.00; C. A. -Pineyro, $2.00; P. . Salvo, by Federal Get in touch with Mary C. Bruce Henn has lost your ad­ $1.00; J. E. Murphy, $1.00; Fred Bar $2.00; T. J. Rezeveteb, $2.00; F. La- ment made today thes, $2.00; Wm. Throop, $3.00; Fred Plant, $2.00; W. P. Roux, $6.00; C. M. Security Administrator Oscar R. Smith, Local Board No. 18, Room dress and asks that you write Walker, $2.00; C. E. .Long, $5.00; C. Webb, $2.00; A. T. McLucas, $1.00; R. Ewing, 11, Memorial Building, Middle­ him at Teaneck, N.J. Johnson. $5.00; G. D. Allen, $5.00; C. Hudkins, $4.00. Surgeon General Leonard A. sex County, Framingham, Mass. if i i C. F. Porter, $5.00; A. R. Ditman, SS MEREDITH VICTORY Scheele recommended closing the JOHN FEDIOW $1.00; Wm. Woeras, $10.00; J. Besuila, if if if R. Gelling, $3.00; C. H. Johnston, $10.00; C. Whithurst, $3.50; M. Robin­ $1.00; N. T. Tala, $10.00; F. C. Nolan, Hospital to the Administrator in The Cape Mohican crew has FRANK BARON son, $7.00; V. Mlynek, $1.00. $5.00; T. J. King, $5.00; L. M. Henri- the interests of economy and of Get in touch with Mrs. Shir­ checked your gear at the SIU E. M. Christian, $1.00; C. Fisher, quez, $5.00; A. E, Iglesias, $5.00; I. providing better medical care ley Wessel, Supervisor, Missing Hall in Philadelphia. $1.00; F. j. Huttick, $25.00; J. Giar- Ostrowski, $5.00; F. S. Suniega, $5.00; to merchant seamen, members dina*. $3.00; W. G. Jarvts, $5.00; B. L. A. Canavino, $5.00; W. H. Nelson, i i i Persons Bureau, Seamen's Church Tombocon, $1.00; Robert Guthrie, $5.00; A. J. Raifsnider, $2.00; M. N. of the- U. S. Coast Guard and PETER J. WALSH Institute, 25 South Street, New $5.00; A. Aubin, $10.00; R. Kendoor- Dishman, $5.00; A. G. Anapolo, $2.00; other groups for whose medical Get in touch with J. L. Wash­ ski, $11.00; W. B. Orman, $1.00; Wm. E. D. Spradley, $2.00; E. V. Matinki, care the Public Health Service York 4, N. Y. burn, Administration Dep't., Air Feil, $5.00; N. Fredborg, $5.00; A. $4.00; D. Downey, $5.00; R. W. Murry, i i if is responsible. Conditioning Training Co., Inc., Ingibretson, $30.00; Wm. C. Fisher, $2.00; J. D. Cummins, $5.00; W. G. WOODROW DOWNS The action has been taken Youngstown 1, Ohio. $5.00; V. A. Engel, $5.00; Onice Tan­ Sargent, $5.00; A. J. Cobb, Jr., $2.00; Get in touch with your mother, ner, $5.00; C. Safounics, $5.00; E. J. H. E. Rode, $2.00; J. I. Briant, $2.00; both because the decrease in the » » » Mrs. J: R. Chestnut, 717 W. OlSproch, $5.00; J. Saurez, $2.00. J. J. Mlllin, $2.00; H. F. Corbitt, Jr., number of persons in the Pitts­ ROBERT C. STEPHENS SS MARQUETTE VICTORY $2.00; W. W. Denley, $5.00." burgh area who are entitled to ney Road, Norfolk, Va. Write to Joyce Deming, 6111 W. Merren, $5.00; N. Nomicos, $2.00; SS SEATRADER if if if medical care at the U. S. Marine Clybourn, No. Hollywood, Calif. J. Magnusson, $2.00; C, Lockhart, S. C. Bartoletti, $1.00; T. M. OstasMELVIN RICE $2.00; S. Rothman, $2.00; C. Whitted, zeski, $2.00; H. Zucker, $1.00; R. W. Hospital does not warrant the i i if Your mother, Mrs. Laverne expense necessary to $2.00; E. Laws, $2.00; R. Flood, $2.00; Davies, $1.00; M. Awall, $1.00; B. sizable JOHN ULAS Rice, Keats, Kansas, would like J. Sidor, $5.00; R. Ferreira, $2.00; B. Ruthowski, $2.00; H. E. Svenson, maintain" the Pittsburgh Marine William Bennett is anxious to Gross, $2.00; R. Jensen, $2.00; G. $2.00; Frank Lis, $2.00; A. J. Nicolto hear from you. She would Hospital, and because of the in­ hear from you. Write to him at DeNoma, $5.00; G. Liakos, $5.00; M. outos, $4.00; D. J. Provslezianos, $6.00; creasing difficulty of staffing also like to hear from his ship­ 18802 Henry St., Melvindale, Rodriguez, $2.00; J. Jancy, $1.00; N. J. E. Steube, $7.00; F. Gonzalez, $1.00; mates. Magash, Jr., $5.00; J. Gardner, $5.00; S. Wawzinak, $5.00; M.' N, Katsimbris, and equipping a small hospital Mich. i i i J. Basco, $5.00; F. Indihar, $5.00; R. $1.00; W. R. Carroll, $6.00; A. Mc- to give a full range of special i i i Barker, $5.00; E. Warsaw, $5.00; C. Cabe, $2.00; F. H. Brown, $2.00; J. services. WACLAW LUESCHNER SS ROBIN KIRK CREW Bevell, $5.00; E. Fairbanks, $5.00; Cabral, $2.00; F. Maher, $2.00; R. CHARLES J. NEUMAIER Dr. Scheele assured Mr. Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. ComFrank Travis, $5.00; B. L. Wilson, Rivera, $3.00; G. D. Finklea, $4.00; It is very important that you pton thank the men who were that full provision has been $5.00; J. Ford, $5.00; W. Newman, C. L. Donlin, $5.00; J. A. Castelin, $5.00; R. Vela, $5.00; F. Fernandez, $5.00; J. Ruiz, $1.00. made to continue to provide ad­ get in touch immediately with aboard this ship on Aug. 24 .for $5.00. SS I. S. COBB equate medical care for Public J. J. Doyle, attorney, 519 Cali­ the gift given to the Compton's SS ANNISTON CITY G. Holgerson, $1.00; W. Simkins, Health Service beneficiaries in fornia St., San Francisco 4, Calif. new baby. C. Sypher, $2.00; B. Martinez, $5.00; $10.00; J. Zeschitz, $1.00; J. Corriker, the Pittsburgh area. i i i if i i J. Pagan, $2.00; A. Gregory, $5.00; A. $1.00; W. W. Zeeler, $2.00; L. Palmer. W. PARKER Patients seeking treatment for BENJAMIN E. KOSOW Malouet, $2.00; R. Macaraeg, $2.00; A. $1.00; R. Morton, $1.00; R. E. Davis, W. THORNTON chronic illnesses will be referred Martinez, $5.00; F. Regalado, $2.00; J. $1.00; F. S. Stevens, $1.00. Get in touch with Mrs. B. Stoddard, $2.00; F. Nadal, $2.00; F. SS SEATRAIN N. Y. J. Crowley has left your over­ Kosow, 227A-E 102 Drive, Brook­ to other Marine Hospitals where Crodevant, $5.00; W. Hightower, $5.00; C. Carlson, $2.00; G. H. Villacres, special facilities and specially time sheets from the SS Trinity lyn, New York. P. Cunderson, $2.00; V. Keller, $5.00; $2.00; W. C. Chappell, $2.00. in the mail room of the New R, Pepin, $2.00; R. Ramos, $5.00; V, C. Goldstein, $1.00; J. T. Walker, trained personnel are available i i if York- Hall. for their treatment. Enriquez, $5.00; S. Suliman, $2.00; M. $3.00; W. T. Dalton, $1.00. JACK MAYS Rivera, $5.00; J. Madsen, $2.00; C. Communicate with Nona But­ Nelson, $2.00; J. Velasquez, $2.00; Ftery, 2011 Leland, San Pedro, M. Donaldson, $5,00; L. Brain, $5.00; Calif. Important. H. Sorensen, $5.00. SS KATHRYN B. Estrella, $1.00; A. Decena, $1.00; P. G. Gonzalez, 50c; R. Peerez, $1.00; Antolino G. Soto, $1.00; P. P. Colon, $1.00; E. Torres, $1.00; R. Torres, $1.00; A. Acosta, $1.00; J. Pasapera, $1.00; G. Gonzales, $1.00; M. Rodriguez, $1.00; L. A. Vila, $1.00; Pedro Perez, $1.00; L. Guellintz, $1.00; C. C. Mojica, $1.00; L. Rodriguez, $1.00; G. Mar­ tinez, $1.00; T. Rivera, $1.00; J. Figueroa, $1.00; G. Llamos, $1.00; A. Oquendo, $1.00; C. Martinez, $1,00; J. Cilsmp, $1.00. SS FAIRLAND D. DeSei, $5.00; P. Prevas, $3.00; M. Kondylas, $1.00; W. Wyhooki, $1.00; B. Schmitz, $2.00; F. D.. Thompson, $2.00; J. Baugher, $1.00; 1. R.' Pedersen, $3.00; 1. C. Dongen, $2.00; H. Mobley, $2.00; New Williams, $2,00; O. Figueroa, $1.00; J. R. Murelle, $1,00; J. H. Fort, $2.00; A. Serpe, $3,00; A. Whler, $1.00; V. Silva, $1.00. SS MALDEN VICTORY R. F. King, $5.00; W. Milburn, $2.00; W. R. Salazar, $4.00; B. P. Burke, $4.00; G. Majdek, $15.00; D. Blumlo, $15.00; F. M. Collins, $2.00; S. Longham, $2.00; V. Arjona, $2.00; RT H. Smith, $2.00; T. Lenczewski, $4.00; J. Ostroski, $3.00; J. Dunn, $.500; H. C. Hutcherson, $4.00; E. J.^Kosecki, $2.00; J. J. Burke, $6.00; A. Praza, $5.00; C. T. Ridge, $2.00; R. Coleman, $15.00. .' SS CARRUTH R. J. Denayer, $2.00; J. C. Brush, $5.00*. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS W. E. Pepper, $2.00; E. N. Mclnis, $2.00. SS CHRYSANTHY STAR W. Alvano, $2.00; 1. C. Chuistner, $1.00; 1. White, $5.00. SS BESSMER VICTORY E. Delaney, $2.00; F. Kenfield, $1.00. SS NEW LONDON B. H. Meade, $3.00; W. C. Murphy, $1.00; Osmael, Ruiz, $2.00; A. G. Esplneda, $1.00; W. M. Todd. $1.00: C, R. Pimentel, $2.00; C.. L. Pearson, $1.00. SS QUEENS VICTORY N. Swolka, $2.00; L. Derstler, $4.00; C. Gladhill, $3.00; E. R. Hulet, $5.00; J. Wright, $2,00; J. J. Corden, $3.00; P. R, Vorke, $5.0<I: M. P. Dario, $2.00; H. Ahmed, $2.00; H. W. Sherman, $2.00; S. R. Webb. $2,00; G, Saurento, $4,00j F. Quintavo, $2.00; W. M. Vanderburg, $3.00; A. Hernandez, $5.00; C, W. Bakebnr, $3.00; M. Rialland, $2.00; C. Atkins, $2.00; F. T. Caiman, $4.00; A SAILOR GOES HOME By JOHN J. FLYNN . The SS Francis Cole layed rusted and drab alongside the wharf and, except for the voices of seamen heard in the passage­ ways, an air of forlorness hung heavy about the ship. A discordant quietude pre­ vailed, broken by the murmur of life seething from distant streets, the lap of water as in gentle caress against the hull, and gulls wheeling and swoop­ ing in raucous cry, gulping sa­ vagely at the refuse on deck. The longshoremen had gone to supper, leaving behind a scene of suspended action, while the sunglow of the late afternoon re­ ceded before the shadow of the looming dusk. PLEASANT SIGHT Tilley leaned on the rail over­ looking the welldeck. It was pleasant to survey the helterskelter of trailing bull ropes, guy lines and odd angled booms, and know he wasn't going to secure them for sea when the ship pulled out. He was going home. The tele­ gram from his father in Okla­ homa said in essence — come home, I need you, the farm needs you and Helen thinks you're forgetting her. How often he thought of home on calm nights, looking at a velvet sea and drained the cup of regrets that he was so far away—from her, the homestead; yes, even from himself. But reconcile himself that he belonged there, that those years of toil from a boy to manhood on a heartbreaking, dusty, plag­ ued land—go back to that! He broke into a nervous giggle. No he didn't really want to, but she was there, and he needed her and the farm needed him. He belonged to the land. Tilley smiled ruefully; there were horizons that the sea didn't contain and it seemed he rode a solitary passage to many strange and polyglot ports that touched him not. He could never break away. How odd that, when he was there, he hated the farm and yet on night watches he , evoked dreams of a new tractor, raising of soy beans and the use of a new fertilizer he read about in an agrarian magazine. Such it was that he reflected. "Tilley, the Purser, is paying off." It was Garrity, and the old man was smiling at Tilley's be­ numbed look. "Well, you don't seem anxious to get your pay." Sure, sure, Garrity; I was just thinking—" he hesitated, then offered his hand. "So long Garrity, I'm going home to Okla­ homa." THEY'RE WAITING "Yeah, that's what you're been saying all day. You got folks and a sweetheart; that's a lot to go back to—see that you stay put," the old man observed grufflyHe shook his head thoughtful­ ly, "Just a calf, a lucky calf," he muttered and leaned on the rail where Tilley had been. He surveyed the maze of gear, hazily thinking what a mess a ship looks when she imloads. A languid rdjpose settled over him. The sun dropped slowly be­ if i i WILL BERG Get in touch with F. B. Michelson, Mills Hotel No. 3, 161 West 36 St., New York 18, N.Y. 4- 4. 4. ANDY LAVAZOLI Get in touch with Teddy Cucchiarelli, 1030 Faile Street, Bronx, New York City. Phone— LUdlow 9-8098. hind the skyscrapers, tinting the mackerel clouds in diverging pinks and coloring the water in undulating silver. The old man blinked. Sure is pretty, but kind of sadlike, as if a lot of good things happened, i. t. small things — the boys raising LORAN J. HARRIS the booms like they were mad, Communicate with Mrs. E., W. and the bosun so damned ex­ cited he almost had us topping Hobson, 94 Spence, R. No. 6 Birmihgham, Mich. No. 4 boom to the crosstrees. 4 4 4 ALL GET IT SOFRONIO ALINGOSA And the Old Man—here Gar­ Write to Miss Corazon Alingrity wheezed with mirth—dress­ osa, Alimodian, Iloilo, Phillipine ed as an admiral fit for parade, Islands. smiling like a harlot at the pilot. 4 4 4Channel fever touches 'em all. JUAN LEIBA A letter is being held for you Now it's all over, and the in New York Hall from Carmen night is coming like the inflow Pura Diaz, Government of Puer­ of the tide covering all the to Rico Department of Labor, sunny-touched things, and these little things are ^one and even 1881 Broadway, New York City. seem like long ago that once I You are requested to get in touch with her. lived amid them. 4 4 4 "So long. Pop." GUY F. PLAHN "Eh," it was Werner taking "Please get in touch with me. off. "So long, son." Worried about you, Ann." He watched the seaman walk 4 4 4 cautiously down the gangway PAT DARROUGH with his seabag. He watched Get in touch with Frank others, and said goodbye to them Knight at Sophie's and Shorty's all and everyone that went left Blue Room, Galveston, Tex. him feeling emptier than before. 4 4 4 The longshoremen returned, SVEN REGNER and soon the rattle of the Important that you get in winches and shouts of men dis­ touch with Mr. and Mrs. B. pelled somewhat the loneliness Brown, 547 So. Park St., Eliza­ of the ship. The blue that hid beth 1, N. J. the stars had faded, leaving 4 4 4 those eternal worlds again to WALTER HENRY HOFFMAN wateh mutely the destinies of "Come home as soon as pos­ men. sible. Business matters to be The old man sighed and taken care of. Urgent. Mother thought of going for a beer. and Dad." �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Septexnber 9. 1949 Southwind Seafarers Record Their Trip E. B. (Mac) McAuley, one of the SIU's most accomplished camera fiends, is currently aboard the SS Southwind. Mac sent the photos on this page from a Turkish port. At left. Tony Parker. Oiler, gets a haircut from B. Tippins. the Southwind's able "clip artist." This shot was made in Rotterdam Auley was aboard the Cape Race. From Race crewmen "Sleepy" Matthews. Bill nelly and Bob Pierce (facing camera). Coral Sea. another SIU ship. last May when Macleft to right are Cape Warmack. Hank Don­ In background is the ABOVE—Bill Padgett (left). FWT. ajid H. A. Kelsall. 3rd Engineer, flash a couple of Sunday smiles in the Southwind's Engine Room. LEFT—SIU teamwork on the job is demonstrated by this trio of Southwind Deck men: left to right. Deck Delegate "Rags" Hanley, AB; Van Sant. OS. and Bob Harper. Bosun. More smiles in the engine room. This time they belong to (left to right) Jim McDonald, Oiler; Joe Martin. 2nd Assistant Engineer, and Eddie McCranie. FWT. They're on the four-to-eight watch. These galley men were cooking up a meal for the Southwind crew when MpAuley appeared with his camera. Left to right: L. Harris. Chief Cook; B« Tippins. Night Cook and Baker, and A. Feliciano. Utility. ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource September 9, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 26 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: GENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT CARRIES BY BETTER THAN 5-1 HEADQUARTERS TELLS RECENT ARRIVALS OF MEETING DATE CHANGE ILA TAKES FIRM STAND IN COAST CONTRACT TALKS GREEN CALLS COMMIES AND REACTIONARIES TWIN ENEMIES OF FREE, DEMOCRATIC LABOR THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS LOOK WHO'S TALKING FOOD SAMPLES GOOD, OREMAR CREW TELLS COMPANY, SEND MORE THE SOVIET SYSTEM OF MIND CONTROL: I NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING GETS HOT, BUT LEVELLING OFF IS EXPECTED STRIKES IN STEEL WOULD AFFECT PORT BALTIMORE NEW YORK GETS COASTWISE VESSELS PORT SAVANNAH SQUARES BEEF FOR CREW ON SIU CANADIAN SHIP DAN CREMMINS, SIU MEMBER SINCE 1945, DIES IN SANTOS MOTOR SHIP COLLIDES WITH SS COLABEE COMMENTS FROM HAWAII ON BRIDGES' BEEF BOSTON SHIPPING ON QUIET SIDE FRISCO GETTING IN-TRANSIT SHIPS RELIEF JOBS TAKE UP MOBILE SHIPPING SLACK BERNSTEIN ASKS MC FOR IMMEDIATE BIDS ON RECONVERSION MARINE HOSPITAL IN PITTSBURGH IS CLOSED DOWN A SAILOR GOES HOME SOUTHWIND SEAFARERS RECORD THEIR TRIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/9/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/720dfac248f0ad938e2e2ff8ca5c2c28.PDF 50918cd4f2b4482f94d61d3df6623a5f PDF Text Text SEND PACT AID IN US SHIPS: SlU Pointing to the "critical condition of the United States merchant marine," A&G District SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall called upon members of Con­ gress this week to insure 100 percent employment of American ships and seamen in the transport of cargo under the foreign military aid bill. The A&G District official urged the legislators to support a provision guaranteeing "that all arms shipped to the North Atlantic Treaty countries be Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA carried exclusively in American flag ships, manned by American seamen." *ate ~~ No. 25 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 19. 1949 by Senator Warren MagnuVOL. XI Will Act Fast Next Meeting On August 31 On Vacation Pay, Says Waterman The Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration has assured Union Headquarters that eligible Sea­ farers applying for vacation pay would receive prompt payment upon submitting all pertinent infoiTnation. In a communication to A&G Assistant Secretary-Treasur­ er Robert Matthews, a Water­ man spokesman said that an ap­ plicant should have his vacation pay "within one week from the date which he applied for it in any of our offices," provided he files his application properly. In order to obtain vacation pay with a minimum of delay, a Sea­ farer entitled to vacation pay for service on Waterman ships un­ der terms of the Union contract must give his social security number and his correct mailing address, the communication pointed out. UNION REQUEST The Waterman letter was re­ ceived in answer to a Union re­ quest that the company check on the procedure for handling va­ cation applications to expedite payments: Headquarters acted after hear­ ing a couple of reports that pay­ ments were delayed, mainly when applications were made to Waterman offices in cities other than Mobile, where the principle office is located. Discussions with Waterman representatives revealed that no delays occured where applicants provided all the necessary infor­ mation to, enable the company to check its records quickly. WRONG ADDRESSES Tiie company explained that "we get a lot of requests for va­ cations from seamen who are not entitled to vacation pay. We have sent out a good many va­ cation checks to the addresses that the seamen gave us and had the checks returned because of the improper addresses. It could be that some of these sea­ men are the ones who are com­ plaining about the delay." To insure prompt receipt of the vacation pay. Union Head­ quarters advised eligible mem­ bers to present along with their social security numbers and ad­ dresses, the names of the com­ pany's ships and the dates they were aboard, when making ap­ plication for the money. • The whole process can be speeded up, Union officials stat­ ed, if only those who are elig­ ible under terms of the contract file for the vacation pay. It- is useless for others to do so, and they only cause delay for men with legitimate claims, it was pointed out. Because of the change in the Union's meeting schedule, which has been approved by Seafarers in all ports, the next regular membership meetings of the Atlantic and Gulf District will be held on Wednesday. August 31. Thereafter, the meetings will take place every other Wednesday, as customary. No meeting will be held on Wednesday. August 24. The shift in the meeting schedule was made when owners of the auditorium where New York meetings convene informed the SIU that previous commitments made the building unavail­ able on several of the Wednesday ^ghts on which the SIU would meet this fall. Since all sessions in ports' outside of New York are held in Branch buildings, the membership^ voted to accept the Headquarters^. recommendation that the new schedule be adopted on a coastwise basis. As a result of the change in meetings, the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG—which is regularly scheduled the week following the Branch meetings—will appear on September 9. three weeks itfter this issue. Remember, the next meeting is on Wednesday. August 31 — in all ports. The House Foreign Affairs son, and in the House by Repre­ Committee has already approved sentative Schuyler O. Bland, a measure authorizing the flow which are conducting surveys of arms aid to signatories of with the objective of strength­ the North Atlantic pact and ening the nation's maritime in­ other non-communist countries. dustry. Action on the bill in the lower In his communication. Hall house is expected this week. In stated, "We sincerely believe that the Senate, the arms aid pro­ a requirement to insure trans­ gram is still under consideration portation of all arms aid to the by the Foreign Relations Com­ North Atlantic pact signatories mittee. wiU be a step forward toward "It is imperative that such a rehabilitating the American mer­ provision be incorporated into chant marine, and stemming the the bill before enactment," Hall .alarming rise in unemployment stated. Otherwise, he added, the among American seamen." US merchant fleet will continue TIME ELEMENT to diminish, Stressing the value of the "Every day more and more of recommended provision to the our nation's vessels are being national security, the communi­ laid up for the lack of cargoes. cation said that in a program The numbers of unemployed sea­ designed to tighten US defenses, men are consequently swelling absolute consideration must be daily in all sections of the mari­ given to the future of the mer­ time industry," the Union offi­ chant fleet. cial said. The lack of adequate prepara­ He pointed out to the members tion in this respect in the last of both Houses that the rapid war, it was pointed out, held up decline in the American fleet victory and resulted in the loss was already a matter of national of thousands of American lives. concern, as evidenced by the In future emergencies we shall committees, headed in the Sen- have even less time to come up with a merchant fleet to meet the demands of modem logistics, the SIU communication said. Emphasizing that the "Ameri­ can merchant marine must be ship meetings, that the anti-labor kept alive and moving — now forces were redoubling their ef­ more than ever before," the SIU forts to weaken organized labor, official added: "Wfe trust you and they offered as evidence the share with us concern for the coalition which recently pre­ future of our flag ships and the vented repeal of the Taft-Hartley security of a large section of our working population. law. They also pointed to the fact "We respectfully urge, there­ that the Union must be finan­ fore, that you support the move cially prepared to continue its to include a provision for 100 fights in behalf of Seafarers on percent participation by US ships the legislative front, where this in the final bill authorizing arms week two attempts are being aid." (For other news about SIU made to cut down the hard-won rights now enjoyed by seamen. activity in Washington see story on page 11.) (See story on page 11.) Referendum Vote Ends August 30 As the deadline drew nearer for balloting in the referendum on the General Fund assessment. Headquarters issued a reminder to Seafarers in all ports to exer­ cise their voting privileges. The final date on which ballots may be cast in this important Union issue is August 30, which will cofaclude 30 days of-voting, as prescribed by the constitution for referendums. Meanwhile, all A&G Branches reported that members were turning out in large numbers, indicating that the issue to be decided at the Union polling places was recognized as vital to the future operating efficiency of the organization. "YES" VOTE URGED Copies of minutes of shipboard meetings reaching the LOG this week revealed that a large num­ ber of crews were holding dis­ cussions on the assessment ques­ tion, and were urging favorable action. At several shipboard sessions, resolutions were adopted calling for approval of the proposed assessment in the best interest of the membership's welfare and security. MAKES IT EASY The referendum calls for a "yes" or "no" vote on a resolu­ tion, originally offered by 36 Seafarers in the Port of New Orleans, for a ten-dollar assess­ ment to offset the drop in income caused by the current decline in shipping. The New Orleans sponsors of the resolution maintained that the General Fund must be strengthened, to enable the Union to continue intact its membership services and "to combat any and all forces that might seek to destroy us." In view of the fact that "we have just won a $7.50 increase in pay, which will increase the take-home pay by $90 a year," the *New Orleans Seafarers held that it would thus be easy for the membership to meet the assessment, since it represents only a fraction of the newlywon wage increase. Others favoring the assessment pointed out, at regular member­ Balloting in the referendum on the General Fund assessment has been brisk in all ports from the moment the polls opened on August 1. In photo above Seafarers in the New York Hall wait their turn to exercise their voting rights in the highly important referendum, as ballot committeeman Joe Pacheco checks credentials. i 'I I '1 i �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 19, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Lsdwr At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 A Plan For America According to estimates of last week, between 30 and 40 privhtely-owned dry-cargo vessels flying the American flag were idle in Atlantic coast ports alone. These are in addition to the surplus chartered ships returned each week to the Maritime Commission. And if tankers had thumbs 200 would be twiddling this week, for it is estimated that 100 American-owned fuel carriers are doing exactly nothing. • Then there's the vast number of US ships rusting in the boneyards, the only waterfront locations in this country where there are daily signs of expansion. The reason for this postwar tragedy? Just this: no cargoes, no assignments. For American flag ships, that is. Other maritime nations are not facing the same dilemma. In fact, they are speeding up their shipbuilding to meet increasing demands upon their fleets. France, for example, several months ago surpassed her prewar tonnage. And she's still building. So is England, Italy, the Scandinavian countries and others. Panama, of course doesn't build ships, anymore than she has a bone_ _ __ ^ ^ yard. The 800 vessels flying the Panamanian flag are with ^0§§ nOW IH THB mUtUIC HOSPltUlS few exceptions runaways. " Shipbuilding in the US is at a virtual standstill. You can count on your fingers the number of ships under construction in our yards. But you'd need a mechanical calculator to tally those in the boneyard. So while other maritime nations are rapidly acquiring tonnage in excess of what they had before the war, US maritime is skidding downward—but fast. And accom­ panying the tragic deterioration of our once large fleet, is the alarming rise in the number of unemployed Ameri­ can seamen, for the most part highly skilled workers— essential in national emergencies. Despite this dismal picture, those in a position to halt the trend have done little or nothing about it. Whenever an opportunity arose, the Seafarers International Union and other sections of the maritime' industry offered con­ crete proposals that would aid in revitalizing American shipping. In several instances, suQh as the plan pushed by the SIU to employ US ships and seamen in the transporta­ tion of Marshall Plan goods, progress was made. As a rule, sympathy was expressed for the plans but action was lacking. Investigations aimed at strengthening our fleet are under way in Congress at the moment, but there's no guarantee of definite action. Moreover, it will take time. Something should—and must—be done now. And something can be done, if Congress will adopt the proposal made this week by the SIU to guarantee that "all arms cargoes shipped to North Atlantic pact countries be car­ ried exclusively in American ships, manned by American seamen." The SIU demand, while no cure-all, will at least take up some of the slack, until a long range program to bolster our failing merchant marine can be formidated. Those who bear the responsibility for the welfare of our working population, and for the national well-being, should consider and act favorably on the SIU demand for exclusive employment of American ships and seamen in the transport of foreign military aid. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KEENAN W. LANE R. W. FRYE I These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, W. SANDERSON , ! as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging S. WALERK ! heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by PETER SMITH , writing them. T. ISAKSEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. R. THOMPSON M. CARAWAY J. DENNIS M. J. LUCAS 4. 4. 4 L. LANG A. TREVINO MOBILE HOSPITAL F. LANDRY J. HERNANDEZ J. CURTIS I C. ELLARD M. FERNANDEZ M. LEOUSIS ' L. WILLIS L. OIEN P. VANDEREIK C. D. SHIVELY . T. KANADY E. DAVIDSON i J. B. ALLRED I. RHODEN S. REINCHUCK W. W. ROYES M. ROSSI L. HOWARD W. SWILLEY V. GROVER M. J. SMYLY J. MORTON L. E. JARVIS C. BACHMAN A. MAUFFRAY N. I. WEST B. H. LAWDERBACK 16 Merchant St. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU P. RAULERSON Phone 5-8777 William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 G. MOREJON BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. H. R. PITT" Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Beacon 4336 J. E. TASSIN Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. A. SYLVERA GALVESTON .308'/a—23rd St. Phone 2599 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 C. BROWN SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. D. KOROLIA Douglas 2-8363 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 A. ARVANTIS .86 Seneca St. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. SEATTLE Main 0290 S. T. JAMISON E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. T. RIGBY Joe Algina, Agent HAnriver 2-2784 Terminal 4-3131J S. NORFOLK 127-120 Bank St. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 R. M. GUTHRIE PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 E. E. STUART SAN. FRANCISCO 85 Third St. W. L. SMITH MONTREAL .404 Le Moyne St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Marquette 5909 C. A. EZELL SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. .IZSVs Hollis St. R. PIERCE Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 HALIFAX Phone 3-8911 SEATTLE: 86 Seneca St. 4. ft ft Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 PORT ARTHUR... 63 Cumberland St. BOSTON HOSPITAL TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone North 1229 BOB FISHER Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 PORT COLBORNE. ,. . 103 Durham St. VIC MILAZZO WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/4 Avalon Blvd. Phone 5591 E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 TORONTO ...lllA Jarvis Sb J. J. FLAHERTY HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Elgin 5719 FRANK ALASAVICH VICTORIA, B.C..,.. .602 Bough ton St. SECRETARY-TREASURER ft ft ft Paul Hall Empire 4531 STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION VANCOUVER , .565 Hamilton St. Lindsey WilliaiRS Pacific 7824 H. E. BONEWALD ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ' N. DORPMANS HEADQUARTERS. 12 McGlU St. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler J. P. PROBST Montreal Plateau 670 Joseph Volpian J. W. FAILLA ''—-4 Directory Of SIU Halls SIU, A&G District SUP Canadian District �Frida7< August 19, 1949 Page Three fttE SEAFARERS LOG Officers Training SchDOis-Good or Bad? By JOHN BUNKER / • (This is the first in a series of articles on itiatitime by John Bunker, retired A&G District member. Brother Btmker is now maritime reporter for the Christ­ ian Science Monitor.) Recent controversy over pos­ sible closing of the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and the state nautical schools is be­ ing received with mixed feelings by seamen and shipping people generally. Some will say that their clos­ ing would be small loss. They will argue, especially about Kings Point, that the govern­ ment's training program for of­ ficer personnel was getting to be too much like West Point or Annapolis—departing too much from the basic needs and tradi­ tions of the merchant service. Others, of course, will defend both the Kings Point school and the state nautical academies as essential training units for the merchant service. Whether these schools keep bpen or not, the controversy over their value and their need em­ phasizes the importance of an adequate officer training proigram for the American merchant marine. It is no sense to deride these training schools, and then to offer nothing in their place. To say that the merchant ma­ rine, advancing as it has far be­ yond the days of 30 years ago When celestial navigation was considered the most essential schooling for a deck officer—^to say that the merchant marine needs no officer training pro­ gram at all is almost like saying there is nothing a prospective of­ ficer need know that he can't learn himself in spare-time study. NOT SO, NOW This kind of argument was all right years ago, perhaps. It's archaic now. The establishment of the Kings Point Academy as a wartime emergency measure was highly desirable. Those were the days when ships sailed out with third assistants shipping as "firsts" and junior third deck officers Standing a third or even second mate's watch. Officers were needed—thousands of them— quickly. Today, however, tells a differfent story. With the American merchant marine now at about the prewar level, with hundreds of wartime deck and engine officers intend­ ing to stay at sea, and with sev­ eral hundred more young "thirds" being turned out each year by Kings Point and the state acad­ emies, the question is becoming acute as to where they all will •get jobs. ADVISABILITY QUESTIONED The writer has visited many a, ship during the past year on which all the licensed deck of­ ficers had at least a first mate's ticket. There are some ships in which all the officers are liceiKed masters—days reminiscent of the '30s, when it was not suprising to go aboard a freighter and meet half a dozen mates ship­ ping "before the mast." It is ohly logical, therefor, to iquestion the advisability of cdfttinuing Kings Point. It would teeem, job conditions being What they are, that a further exten- mm'ii One reason why the officer training program for the American merchant marine is of para­ mount concern to the shipping industry today. These hundreds of merchant marine officers are lined up for graduation ceremonies at Fort Trumbull, New London, Conn., the officer training school of the US Maritime 'Service during World War II. Many of these men are slill at sea, competing for a shrinking number of officer vacancies. sion of life for this "Annapolis of the Merchant Marine" is an unjust drain on the public purse, as well as an imposition on those hundreds of qualified of­ ficers who cannot find berths under present conditions. There is another important question about the usefullness indeed We can even say the DANGER—of continuing Kings Point. From the earliest days of the American merchant marine, it has been a cherished - tradition of the service that a man "be­ fore the mast" could, by hard work, diligence, and self-appli­ cation, rise to officer status. Ask many a skipper or chief engineer today — many a port captain or shipping company ex­ ecutive—how he became an of­ ficer, and he'll answer proudly: "Through the hawse pipes". . . . "through the foc'sle." This is a great tradition, this being able to advance yourself by conscientious work and selfstudy. But it is a tradition liable to be lost, if the federal govern­ ment continues with its desire to make Kings Point a "closed shop"—another Annapolis, anoth­ er West Point. HARDER AND HARDER Many companies, of which United States Lines is one ex­ ample, are showing an almost exclusive preference for Kings Point in hiring their new of­ ficers. It is getting harder and hard­ er for the man who puts in his three years in the foc'sle, and then gets his ticket at a private school, to find a berth at sea. It may, sooner or later, be im­ possible. It is also quite conceivable that shipping firms, as they become more heavily subsidized by the government, will be "induced" to hire their officers from the government's own training school. The maritime unions, including the SIU, are right in keeping a weather eye dpen on the gov­ ernment's proclivity to train merchant marine officers, when there are ho jobs. They are right in criticizing the bureaucrat's love for keeping something in. operation, whether it is needed or not. They should be ever watcfiful that no gov­ ernment training system—select­ ing, as does Kings Point, the "cream" of American youth — usurps the right of the Ameri­ can sailor to rise in his profes­ sion. However, the maritime unions should be careful lest they des­ troy the present officer training program without putting a sub­ stitute in its place. It wasn't so long ago, remember, when Amer­ ican ships carried a very large percent of foreign-born officers because there were not enough adequately trained American men to take the jobs. WHAT THEN? If Kings Point and the state mai-itime academies are abolish­ ed what would we have in their place? We couldn't drydock our merchant marine without any assurance that it is getting some flow of "new blood" for the future. We couldn't be the only nation in the world not training our future officers in the ever-de­ veloping techniques of marine engineering, navigation,* cargo handling and ship operation. Perhaps the best answer is in some kind of an academy which, while schooling a certain number of youngsters on a three-yeartraining program for third mate's or third engineer's license, will also admit each year so many men "from the foc'sle" for a special short term program of officer training. HARD SCHOOL And, to give credit where credit is due, let's recognize the contribution of the state nauti­ cal schools to our merchant ser­ vice over many years. The Massachusetts, New York and (until its recent demise) the Pennsylvania Academies date their history back more than 50 years. They trained their cadets in the "hard school." Many of the men at sea who criticize these academies would never have sur­ vived the strenuous "boot" sys­ tem and the hard program of work-while-you-study that has been traditional at these state schools. The writer knows not a few men who have pursued long and successful careers at sea after graduation from the state nau­ tical schools. Few of them came from any but average American families. They were men who, in most cases, couldn't have afforded a college education. Yes, the time has come to as­ sess the value of Kings Point and the accelerated state officer training programs, but let's do it sensibly. Let's do it with the welfare of the American merchant mar­ ine in mind. Let's not say "to hell with the training schools," and offer nothing in exchange. Let's plan—but plan well—for the future. (A future article will discuss the history and training pro­ grams of the various state nau­ tical schools.) Four Tankers RebulR To Haul Dry Cargoes Four SlU-contracted Libertytype tankers are among 13 such ships being rebuilt to haul dry cargo because of the drop in de­ mand for fuel carriers. The tankers are part of a group of 40 that were sold to private owners by the Maritime Commission to meet the severe tanker shortage during the win­ ter of 1947-48. Conversion work has already been completed on a number of the tankers, and consists mainly of the removal of cargo pumps and special bulkheading. The job requires about 14 days of work. The SIU tankers being recon­ verted and their owners are: SS Harry W. Peer, J. M. Carras, Incorporated; SS Chrysanthystar, Intercontinental Steamship Cor­ poration; W. H. Carruth, Transfuel Corporation, and the SS Nathaniel B. Palmer, the Palmer Shipping Company. Faulty Gear Blamed For Seafarers' Death Faulty lifeboat equipment was blamed for the fatal injury to Seafarer Burton Packard aboard the SS Twin Falls "Victory in Wilmington, Del., on August 5, according to word received this week from James Sheehan, SIU Agent in the Port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Packard, an OS, died in a Wilmington hospital of a skull fracture, 24 hours after he fell to the water in a lifeboat that had broken loose as a re­ sult of a defective motor casing in the winch machinery. The SIU's Philadelphia Agent reconstructed the accident as follows: The Twin Falls Victory, Wa­ terman, was alongside her Wil­ mington dock. Brother Packard and two other members of the deck department were placing the cover over the offshore life­ boat wheh a leak in the motor casing caused a short circuit and started the motors. With the motors running, the BURTON PACKARD lifeboat was hauled up until the falls were two-blocked. The mo­ tors kept running and caused such a strain that the wires parted, causing the boat to fall to the water. The two men working with Packard succeeded in jumping clear of the falling boat. Pack­ ard attempted to do likewise, but the boat cover swung over him and trapped him in the falling boat. He landed on his head when the boat struck the water, sustaining the skull fracture which caused his death. Sheehan reported -that ship­ mates of Packard said he was "a good shipmate and a very willing worker." When informed of his death, the Twin Falls crewmen con­ tributed $61.50, which Port Ag­ ent Sheehan forwarded to Pack­ ard's mother in Millelac County, Minn., where the body was ship­ ped for burial. Brother Packard, who was born in Minnesota on June 14, 1927, joined the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District in Norfolk. He was is­ sued Book No. 45242 on April 27, 1946. He was in good standing at the time of his death and Union burial benefits are payable. ' �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Read Contracts And Avoid Roofs, Says Raltlmoro LOG '• » , - - The Geoii Life Aboard The SS Cardinal O'ConneH (ATS) Friday, August 19. 1949 In-Transits Pay Courtesy Visits To Savannah By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By JIM DRAWDY BALTIMORE—Despite the ar­ rival of a number of payoff ships, shipping in this port is on the slow side. Men are remain­ ing aboard most of the incoming ships because of conditions. In view of this situation, it is inadvisable for men to come to Baltimore hoping to ship out in a hurry. There are enough men on tap to fill any of our im­ mediate needs. We'll keep the membership informed through the LOG, and as soon as there is an upswing you'll read about it. Several of the port arrivals dtning the past two weeks were in-transits. There were a few Waterman, Bull and Isthmian ships that came in here to load up. One of the payoff beefs we had was on the Robin Gray. It involved the black gang and it should serve to emphasize a point. For some reason, a great­ er proportion of beefs in this port lately are in the engine department. SAVANNAH —In-transit ships ships were responsible for most of this port's activity during the past two weeks, but we're look­ ing forward to a slight improve­ ment in Shipping. We expect to put a new crew on the William Carruth the lat­ ter part of next week. She's in drydock at the moment. Payoffs .are scheduled for the SS South­ land and the SS Southport on Monday and Tuesday of this. week. The imtransit ships were the Steel Surveyor and Steel Fab­ ricator, Isthmian; Monroe Vic­ tory, Waterman; Cape Race, South Atlantic, and Jean, Bull Line. There were no beefs on these vessels. SUBSTITUTE READ AGREEME^ITS The Jean, by the way, is taking the place of the Dorothy for a couple of trips. That about covers the shipping side of the Savannah picture. Brother James Maxwell, who was injured the other night when his car overturned, is still under the doctor's care and all hands are wishing him a speedy re­ covery. The damage to Max­ well's car is estimated at 800 smackeroos. A couple of the local lads went to Galveston recently to ship. They stayed only long enough to look things over, then doubled right back. Seafarers in the local Marine Hospital this week are R. M. Guthrie, E. E. Stuart, W. L. Smith, C. A. Ezell and R. Pierce. The rains came aplenty during the past week, but for nought as far as we're concerned—it's still hot as Hades. Our observation is that the men in this department are not fully familiar with the agree­ ment between the Union and the particular company for which By TED ANDRYSIAK they are sailing. Therefore, we strongly advise all hands to read their agree­ ments closely. Just make sure that the agreement you're read­ By E. B. TILLEY We had our first Cities Serv­ forced to pay dues to the phony ing covers the company whose ice ship in this port since I've Citco, the company union we WILMINGTON — A couple of been out here. ship you happen to be on. know as CTMA. Isthmian vessels paid off in this Copies of our contracts are I find the brass on these ships If anybody fails to pay up available in all Union Halls, and port last week and "four ships are stiU up to 'their old tricks. immediately, he gets the gate the name of each company ap­ called on in-transit status. As soon as the men get a draw at once and is marked as being pear clearly at the top of each The payoffs were the SS Steel from the Old Man they are a imion man—a real Union man. one. The black gang men should Ranger, an intercoastal job, and • take special notice of this sug­ the SS Thomas Sims Lee, in from the Persian Gulf. Both paid gestion. No sensible seaman will deny in good SrU style. that the SIU has made its A full crew went aboard the By BEN LAWSON ship stops over in Nova Scotia. hounds and performers are prac­ membership the best represented, Lee for the return trip to the Paul Norton and Lex Fanjoy, tically non-existent up here. best informed and best paid sea­ Persian Gulf. The in-transit call­ BOSTON — Even shipping seldom seen around here, are Occasionally, a Brother will men in the world. The Union is ers were the Steel Age, Isthmian; talk was pushed aside, as, this looking for a long voyage. John­ pop in showing signs of having striving to keep up that record, Yorkmar, Calmar; Fairhope, Wa­ port sweltered in a recent heat ny Gala will take a trip any­ a bit too much under his belt. but it must have the means to terman, and the Queens Victory. wave during the past two weeks. where. E. Graham, whose baking But he doesn't linger. Just a The. mercury touched 101 de­ do so. Here's how things look for the grees just as v/e convened for is tops, just came off the baux­ jolly hello and he's gone. The membership won't stand for any ite run,. rest of the month: HELP YOURSELF our first August meeting, and We'd like to mention that gasoffbase stuff. On August 17 we have the all hands were plenty pooped. That's ,why it is necessary to William Tilghman coming in to vote yes on the referendum on payoff after a Persian Gulf voy­ Just to make matters more disagreeable, the humidity went the General Fund assessment. age. She'll crew up here. The income of the Union has On August 22, the Thomas way up, top, and we were be­ " fallen off because of the drop Cresap is scheduled to payoff, ginning to wonder if we'd ever ilipiliiiiiipiilii in shipping. It's simple to see then sign on for the Persian see the end of this blast-furnace _ weather. that, unless our General Fund Gulf run. You couldn't exactly Blame is strengthened, the Union can­ The Zane Grey, which makes not long maintain every one of the same run, wiU arrive on ships for not coming in here the services it now offers. August 26, when she will pay­ during the almost overwhelming A "yes" vote on the ballot off and sign on a crew for an­ heat. Maybe that's why Boston wasn't much of a payoff port. - will insure your security by giv­ other voyage. Most of our activity was con­ ing the Union the needed means However, the forecast is not fined to calling on ships in tran­ to continue the fight in your be­ always so bright. It just hap­ sit. V half. pens this time that four of the Well, Brothers', the Port of five ships that make the run Among these were the Canton Baltimore regrets to announce regularly are coming in almost Victory, Waterman; Kenyon Vic­ tory, Isthmian; The Cabins, The that a real friend of the seamen at the same time. here will be lost to us. Dr. Wil­ Thereafter, things will prob­ Cabins Company, Inc.; Steel Sea­ son of the Baltimore Marine ably slow down a bit. And we farer, and the Steel Executive, Hospital will soon be leaving his might add that there are enough Isthmian. post here, and all hands sure men on the beach here to take All were in pretty good shape, will miss him. care of whatever needs we may except for the Steel Seafarer, which carried some overtime He has always gone out of have in filling jobs. his way to offer a helping hand Don't forget that we are vot­ beefs. They will be settled at and" provide first-class treat­ ing on the General Fund assess­ the port of payoff. ment for ailing seamen. In fact, ment. It is your duty as a good ALL 'FORE' IT that has been true of the entire Union man to cast your vote. Big social note of the moment This quintet of Seafarers, crewmembers aboard the SS staff of the hospital. Yarmouth, make the rounds of the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Your own security is involved, is that all hands aboard the SS We all want to wish Dr. Wil­ so why not get on down to the Yarmouth have gone in for golf golf course every time the summer cruise ship hits the son/the best of luck in taking up Hall and vote "yes?" From the in a big way. Mike Buckley and northern port. Kneeling, left to right, are Tom Fleming, Bob his duties elsewhere. Wherever \yay the boys out here are talk- Donald Hodge, both watchmen Waehler and Stan Cuslak. Standing; McKenna and Phil he does go, seamen will be meet­ ing, it seems that this port will j on the Yarmouth, are serving as Graduzzi. Brother Waehler interested his shipmates in the ing a friend. go aU-out for the assessment. 1 caddies for the crew while the 'game and they've taken to it like ducks to water. Pipe-Line Run Liberties Hit Wilmington Boston Hot? Suits 'Em To A Tee—In Yarmouth Illlljjip �Friday. August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire The SS Puerto Rico Steps Off Proudly NEW YORK, Aug. 18—The trim, new Bull Lines passenger ship Puerto Rico today sailed proudly from Brooklyn's Pier 22 on her maiden voyage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. There was every indication that the initial run would be a huge success. Since the vessel's arrival in New York from the Maryland Drydocks several weeks ago, the Puerto Rico's crack, 120-man Seafarers crew had been hard at work readying the liner for service. With the preliminary job over, the complement of SIU rrien aboard was determined to prove that passenger ships under Seafarers contracts would provide service" equal to, if not better than, any in the world. The 7,114-gross-ton liner, which has 199 first-class accommodations, will maintain a regular service, leaving New York every second Thursday for the three and onehalf day voyage to San Juan, arriving there Monday and leaving the following day for Ciudad Trujillo. Holding down the Stewardesses' posts on the proud Bull Lines vessel are Hilda Revesz (left) and Eva Castleberry, shown here on the stairway from the main deck. Chief Baker C. Voss (left) and Chef W. J. Reedy, photo­ graphed in the ship's streamlined gaJley, know full well that well-fed passengers are a first-rate advertisement. 4. 4. i Like everything else on the trim passenger ship, the pan­ try is a shining example of cleanliness and competence. Here are some of the lads as they were preparing crisp salads that will make the Puerto Rico's food something passengers will enjoy remem­ bering. From left to right are Marty Badger, Pantryman; Dan Malenfant. Chief Pantryman; Ed Adamko, Second Cook; Walter Patterson and Joe Demuth, Pantrymen. 4 4 4 4 4 4 In photo left are some of the Black Gang who are respon­ sible for the precision func­ tioning of the Puerto Rico's engine room. From left to right: Fred Barthes, Electri­ cian; John Van Dyke, Oiler; Ed SauL Wiper; Francis Pannette. Utility; Tony Salorio, Second Engineer; Danny Morin, Danny Haire and E. McCambridge. Seated is Victor Gustafson, Watertender. PHOTO RIGHT—Despite the load of wire he's toting up engine room Jadder, Charles Duncan (Wiper) is all smiles —probably because he's satis­ fied -that all's well on the Puerto Rico. 4 4 4^ • Spic and span and ready to help give the finest shipboard service available anywhere are the Puerto Rico's bellboys Joe Kotalik (front) and Richard Miller. Both are old hands at the job. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Auguai 19. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Deck Gang Man Killed In Accident Aboard SS Edith At Galveston Pier ON THE VOYAGE TO GREECE Charles E. Scott, 19-year-old Seafarer, was killed aboard die SS Edith, Bull Lines, in Galveston on July 14, when a winch cable snapped and struck him on the side of the head, the LOG has been informed. The Edith was being worked at Pier 35 at the time of the accident. * Scott was rushed to St. Mary's hospital but was pronounced > dead on arrival. Brother Scott, an OS, was working near the Edith's No. 2 hatch when the fatal accident occured. Galveston police report­ ed that as the hatch cover was being lowered into place a pin slipped from the winch. The Edith's Deck Delegate said that Navarackas was lower­ ing No. 3 lifeboat into the stream when a faulty releasing gear caused him to plunge into the water and drown. On May 21 last, the Edith had another shipboard accident while hatch covers were being lower­ ed at Port Sulphur, La,, Mazur said. '. CABLE SNAPPED The heavy hatch cover fell free, then snapped the cable, which came down on Scott's head, the police said. The Coast Guard called a hear­ ing on the afternoon of the ac­ cident at which all witnesses testified. A. P. Mazur, the Edith's Deck Delegate told the LOG that the results of the hearing CHARLES E. SCOTT had not yet been disclosed. Brother Mazur said that Scott's gard for the young Seafarer, a death shocked his shipmates, native of New York City. all of whom had the highest re TOUGH-LUCK In reporting the accHent to As the LOG went to press, the LOG, Brother Mazur said the following message from that the Edith had been having the family of Charles E. a run of tough luck. He recall­ Scott, addressed to his ship­ ed that crewmember Stanley mates. was received at Union Navarackas lost his life about a year ago in a mishap in the Headquarters: Mississippi River. "It is with a feeling of very deep and lasting grati­ tude that the bereaved family of your late shipmate. Charles E. Scott, wish to acknowledge your warm of­ STEEL APPRENTICE. May 9 ferings of sincere sympathy — Charles Loesch. Chairman; and financial aid. May God Henry M. Murranks^ Secretary. bless you and grimt you AU hands are to try to keep safe journeys in the future. unauthorized persons out of mid­ "Gratefully yours in his ship housing. Water coolers are to be repaired; cooler in passage­ memory." way to be turned off while ship SETS FIRE A topping lift parted, throw­ ing off sparks that caused a large flash fire on deck and smoldering fires in the No. 4 and No. 5 hatches. Mazur said that it took two hours of in­ tense effort to extinguish the fires but that no one had been hurt. Of the accident in which Brother Scott lost his life, Ma­ zur said: "At this time we (Edith crew) would like to commend the Port Agent and Patrolman of the Port of Galveston for their prompt cooperation and assist­ ance, which they immediately gave after this accident." Brother Scott is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. Scott of 173 East 122 Street, New York City. t Deck Gang of Waterman's Ponce de Leon assembles on deck for photo by shipmate Larry Kretzel. Standing, left to right: Frank Knight. Touchon. Janicke. "Mac" McCormack. Hansen. Eddie Fields and Uno. Kneeling, left.to right: Andrew Hemphill. Little. McGowan. Jones and Bob Humphrey. Brother Humphrey submitted the photo. SIU Crew Hailed As Model By Passenger On SS Harry T The model job performed by the SIU crew of the SS Harry T, Mar-Trade, drew glowing praise from a passenger aboard the ship on the recent voyage to Europe. ~ ~~ * The passenger. Father Will­ iam J. Gordon, professor of labor economics at Villanova College, in a letter to Union Headquar­ Union activities were discussed ters declared: for the benefit of new members. "Personally, 1 think that the labor-relations pattern aboard this vessel could easily serve as a model for all of our merchant ships." Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings FLEEING COMMUNIST RULE After four days on the Adriatic sea, four Yugoslavia refugees who fled from the communist-controlled country, were picked up by the Venice-bound SS Gateway City. The anti-communists were left at a rehabilitation camp in the city, according to crewmember Bill Zarkas. Photo above shows -the Yugoslavs pulling alongside the Waterman ship, whose ladder has already been lowered. is in port. Delegates gave their reports. William Glick was elec­ ted Ship's Delegate. He will see Mate about changing the clock in the messroom. One minute of silence observed in memory of Brothers lost at sea. STRICT REPRESENTATION X ii, ^ Father Gordon added that "the EDITH. May 22—R. H. NicholCaptain is very pleased with the XXX son. Chairman: Louis Rizzo. Sec­ way things are going even retary. Department delegates CAPE MOHICAN. May 8 — though Ray Pulliam (Ship's Del­ made their reports. Deck Dele­ McHale. Chairman; R. Sirois. egate) holds back no punches in gate bringing up beef about Secretary. No beefs. in any of defending the rights of the men launch service. During discussion the departments, except for oneunder the agreement. Frankly, on launch service Engine Dele­ half hour of overtime disputed have been very pleasantly sur­ gate revealed that he had tried in Engine Department. Motion 1 prised." to make some satisfactory ar­ by O'Malley. seconded by Graf, While he had nothing but com­ rangements but had had no luck, recommending that crew be sup­ mendation for the entire crew. as the Sheriff prohibits the boats plied with cots, bedsprings and Father Gordon specifically men­ mattresses-and that same be in­ from coming out of the anchor­ tioned Pulliam and George Bry­ cluded as a major item on the age: Motion carried to turn in an, the Harry T's Steward. He repair list. Motion by Cinlron. stand-by overtime to Patrolman. said that Pulliam was "very cap­ seconded by O'Malley. carried Members found explanation given by Brother whose conduct recommending that if agreeable able," and very well-liked by the was criticized to be unsatisfac­ to crew, that cold supper be officers as well as the unlicens­ tory. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 served on night before payoff ed men. PM after one minute of silence night in order to give Stewards Of Brother Bryan, the Rever­ in memory of departed Brothers. Department opportunity to get end said, "he is the most hos­ finished early. Motion carried to pitable man 1 have ever met." placeTock on cleaning gear lock­ LIKED SIU MEETING er, with one key to be given Father Gordon also said that to each department. he attended a shipboard meeting, X X which he thought was ably con­ ROBIN GOODFELLOW. April SEATRAIN TEXAS. May 14— ducted. 20 — Bernard Macey. Chairman; Tom Plunkeil. ^ Chairman; L. The Villanova professor wrote Mike Zelonka. Secretary. Dele­ Willis, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ that "if the rest of the trip in gates reported no beefs. New gate reported that all repairs had Europe is as pleasant as the voy­ Business: Motion carried to have been made. Aside from three age across, 1 will be very happy, no one discharged if person was hours of disputed overtime in indeed." loggpd and have Patrolman Deck Department, there were no He concluded his letter to the check log book. Motion carried beefs. Motion carried calling for SIU by expressing his "best to have Patrolman investigate a vote of confidence in the Ship's wishes for the success of your the reason men have been forced Delegate, H. O. Tennant. Re- efforts in behalf of our mer­ to pay for penicillin. Education: chant seamen." (Cqnthrued on Page 7) �Friday. August 19* 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 6) quested that a new potato locker be procured and that lower^decks be cleaned. The toaster In the saloon is to be repaired. Recom­ mended that everyone make a contribirtion to the Steward at payoff, all proceeds to be sent to the Marine Hospital at Fort Stanton, N. M. Beefs are to be brought up at meeting and not elsewhere. MALDEN VICTORY. May 29— Campbell. Chairman; Burke. Sec­ retary. Ship's Delegate McCulloch reported that he had wired proceeds of collection to Brother Young in Seattle Marine Hospit­ al, where he is being treated for injuries suffered ashore while a member of crew. McCullbch showed receipt for the money. Chief Electrician was given note of thanks for buying and show­ ing motion pictures to crew. ried to have fresh water pipe extended from laundry to out­ side deck via the bulkhead for use of longshoremen. This was recommended in order to keep unauthorized persons out of pas­ sageways and vicinity of crews foc'sles. 4 4. 4 CAPE NOME. May 15 —Fred Shaia. Chairman; James Boyles. Secretary. Some disputed over­ time in Engine and Deck Depart­ ments, no beefs in Stewards. Mo­ tion by Shaia seconded and car­ ried that any speaker offering motion have his name and book number recorded in the minutes. Motion by Smith, seconded by Fricks. that stores be checked by Patrolman before the signon. Men are to soak clothes in buckets and not in laundry room sinks. Ship's Delegate is to see Port Steward about De­ partment heads receiving enough supplies for their men. Page Seven £11/14 PROTECT YOUR BOOK! AvaLlal>ie atall AeG Brai^cKKall^ dBor $l.5o Ba^amonleatherdObldets. slopchest is opened. On next voyage, recreation room is to be used for card playing, insted of the messroom. Steward is to call for new books for library; old books to be returned to recre ation room upon arrival in port " 4. 4. i PORTMAR. May 29 — Bill Hendershot. Chairman; Max Beck. Secrelary. Motion carried that no one is to sign off unt STEEL. KING, May 22—Earl all overtime has been checked Young. Chairman; Gene Flowers. by boarding Patrolman. Dele Secretary. Gene Flowers elected gates, reported all okay. A three Ship's Delegate. Deck Delegate man committee was elected to Tannehill reported overtime dis­ look into matter of buying wash puted in his department. Under ing machine for crew's use. A1 Education, he discussed the Anderson discussed situation on things the Union stands for and 4 4 4 By HANK the Great Lakes and recom advised all hands to read Union SEATRAIN NEW ORLE.' :JS. mended that some men try to literature brought aboard ship While there's great unemployment for American seamen get up there so there won't be June 4 — Brown, Chairman; Ca­ from the Hall. and thousands of ships laying idle in bone-yards, the Pana­ pote. Secretary. McKay elected any shortage of SIU men for manian merchant fleet is the fourth largest in the world— the ships. One minute of silence Ship's Delegate. Deck Delegate with 600 to 800 ships. In fact, a New York steamship company reported one beef pending; none in memory of departed Brothers, operates 41 ships. The sooner these "runaway" ships axe back in other departments. Suggested 4. 4. in the American merchant marine the better—for our seamen PETROLITE. June 1—Frank that coat hangars be obtained ...There sure are a lot of Seafarers in town with mustaches. for ship. Delegates to» make up Livingston. Chairman; Robert E. One of them is Charlie Bush—who sailed in three weeks ago repair lists now that ship is Bishop. Secretary. Repair list re ...And this week there was Brother Crowley who raised his going into drydock. Crew is not ferred to Ship's Delegate. Mo mustache after a voyage on the Robin Trent... Brother "Wally" to leave clothes boiling in the tion carried that recreation room laundry buckets. One minute o: Wallace says favorite bars for SIU brothers are the Penguin ^ be taken care of by all depart­ Bar in Lorenco Marques, Southeast Africa emd the Ambassador CITY OF ALMA. May 26 — ments, starting this week with silence for departed Brothers. Bar in Rotterdcun, Holland... Steward Harold Peeler is prob­ Joseph Felton. Chairman; C. Wil­ the Engine gang. Suggested that SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. ably still in town...To Bill Gray. Ship's Delegate aboard the son. Secretary. Deck Delegate re­ schedule be worked out to per­ Seatrain New Jersey—a bundle of LOGs for Seatrain men ported that disputed overtime mit all departments to use wash­ May 23 — John Jellette. Chair­ will be available in John's Bar over in Edgewater. New Jersey. had been settled by Patrolman. ing machine at regular time so man; W. Connor. Secretary. Dry Motions carried: to wire port that there will be no confusion cleaning man had pass taken 4 4 4 Happy birthday to Percy Boy- of the bauxite run. In "Amuay ahead and have Patrolman meet It was noted that most repairs away from him in New Jersey. ship upon arrival; that anyone had been done at the shipyarc Motions carried: That Ship's er, the humorist of New Orleans, Bay. Venezuela, where American performing on ship to be brought and by ship's personnel. Remain­ Delegate speak to Patrolman who is now aboard the Isthmian beer sells for two boli^ ^ vars (which is sixty cents in up on charges. Suggested that ing items are to be shipped to about having 4 to 8 lockers in Engine * Department's foc'sles scow, steel Advocate. Percy has Americano currency) he met anfood left over after meals be Baton Rouge by the company. ports and hasn't other electrician, Ed Larkin, moved; that Ship's Delegate see been in five left in the pantry. One minute Chief Mate about having poop navigated ashore yet. No doubt who's been working ashore. Broof silence in memory of depart­ deck washed down once a day; he'll take some last-minute bear- ther Johnston is due in New ed Brothers. that Ship's Delegate speak to ings and celebrate his birthday York around October time . . . 4. t t Patrolman about men missing on August 28 when the ship sails Speaking of New Orleans, BroOREMAR. May 24—C. Parker. ship. Chief Mate agreed to have from Calcutta... From New Or- ther Jack Parker is now aboard Chairmem; W. J. Fogarty. Sec­ poop deck washed as requested. leans we have word from Bro- a ship in La Guaira, Venezuela, retary. Delegates reported that ther James Johnston, Chief Elec- and Brother Thomas "Rocky" all was running smooth in three 4 4 4 EDITH. May 22—R. H. Nichol­ trician on the Alcoa Ranger for Benson is aboard the SS Del departments. Charles Omahundru son. Chairman; Louis Rizzo. Sec­ two trips, that he's slightly tired Santos now in Rio de Janeiro. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion retary. One beef in Deck Depart­ carried to have Patrolman an­ 4; 4. 4 4 4 4 We hear from Bill Rowe, here in New York, that Brother FAIRLAND. May 15 — Ralph ment about launch service. This nounce over loud speaker in the Bill Chapman may still be in the New Orleans Marine hospi­ Hall that permit men ride with DePaolo. Chairman; Frank Har­ beef was discussed thoroughly; tal. Speedy recovery. Bill...Roy Grundner and Ziggy Wydra him to the docks to take jobs per. Secretary. After delegates Engine Delegate tried to make are two of the many Seafarers aboard the SS Puerto Rico... in case there are any pier head reports, a motion carried rec- arrangements for service but had Leo Siarkowski, in New York now after his Waterman scow jumps. This will prevent non­ commending that matter of food no success. He found out that was bone-yarded, is waiting for his shipmate, Ozzie Okray, union men from getting the jobs. supplies be taken up with New Sheriff prohibited boats from due in soon from his homesteading ship the Algonquin Vic­ York Patrolman unless requis- coming out to the anchorage. Mo­ tory ... Seafarers Birth Department—Congratulations to Mr. & tions are filled more accurately. tion carried to turn standby Mrs. Leo Feher of Weehawken, New Jersey. They are the Port Steward has been swinging overtime over to Patrolman for heavy red pencil. Motion carried settlement. One minute of siproud mom and pop of a boy weighing 7 lbs. 8 ounces... to check slopchest and list to be ence in memory of our departed There are probably a lot of brothers who are laughing at the turned over to Patrolman to Brothers. sight of the ship—which looked like a short stool—which was 4- 4i 4. make sure it is more adequately pictured in the newspapers recently. The inventor of this 4 4 4 SOUTHSTAR. May 29 — Hay ^ stocked for essential items. Ship's ROBIN TRENT. May 29 —F. sea-going stool claims his twin-hulled vessel can revolutionize Queen. Chairman; W. J. Walsh. Delegate Fred Travis. Electric- Gorenflo, Chairman; Pat Murphy, ocean travel for passengers because it has no roll at high Secretary. Ship's Delegate Ray ian, wished it to be stated in Secretary. Motion carried sug­ speed. Well, that's what he says, anyway. Queen. Deck Delegate E. H. Den- the record that this crew is 100 gesting that ship's office be con­ 4 4 4 chy and Engine Delegate J. Ter- percent SIU. He added that it verted into quarters for Bosun The SEAFARER'S LOG will Clement llospedales is all ready raciano reported no beefs. Stew­ had been a great pleasure to and Carpenter, as their present be sailing free of cost to the to turn to shipping out with his ards Delegate C. Gilbert stated represent the boys because of quarters are in bad condition. homes of the following brothers: mustache after doing some vaca­ that two hours daily is to be their good fellowship and spirit Motion carried calling for meettioning ... Brothers, the voting is paid to Second Cook for break­ of cooperation. mg with Patrolman before pay­ Charles Albury of" New York, still going on for the new assess­ ing out meals and" doing all off to discuss needed repairs and William Barne of Alabama, Jack ment which would immediately 4. 4. 4. heavy work for Chief Cook, who ROBIN WENTLEY. June 5 — things in general. Captain was Allen of Alabama, Glen Bene- strengthen the Union and various has been placed on light duty Stanley G o n d z e r. Chairman; consulted about a spare room field of Florida, Clement Brunet organizational and educational by US Army doctor in Trieste. Ricky Molika. Secretary. All re­ for ironing facilities. He said of Louisiana, Joe Morgan of programs. It's your right to vote Messman is to appear before pairs listed during last trip were be had to gpt approval from the j North Carolina, James Pugh of and to vote right for the SIU ... trial committee before shipping taken care of. Except for dis­ office. This matter to be taken Louisiana ... Brother Jack Green­ Brothers, keep your jobs ship­ for missing ship in Genoa, in- puted overtime in Engine Die- up with the Patrolman. Ship's haw, the oldtimer, is in town, shape aboard ship. Protect your ciurring loss of wages for one partment delegates had no beefs unds are to be used to have j after some hospitalization. "Rope- agreement by doing the jobs the man 'because no replacement to report. Motion carried to have washing machine repaired. Leo yarn" Jack says he'll probably SlU-way—the right way. Hold was required. Notice is to be ship fumigated; previous job 'igg volunteered to take care do some homesteading on one of those meetings — and keep the posted at least six hours before was imsatisfacfory. Motion car­ of the ship's library. i the Seatrain scows . . . Brother ships clean and happy. attd-IdeiatiCiicatwaW'£oldeAr, tuitlv -the SJU tcheeX otv the CdVCr, (AJUI fegf ^four IwK a3i«^ iVt Coti3iition-. CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 19. 1949 LOG Penmar Survivor Says He Lost Out When Spirits Were Unveiled In Raft BETTER WATCH YOUR STEP, BROTHERS I 1^ ^, / f . a me it was a tongue-swallowing when, in his brief statement to ordeal. -It was strictly a bum go the LOG, he attempted to de­ Shipping being what it is, from the start, for the Penmar, scribe the crowded condition of - felt that the next few,weeks I'd after leaving Halifax had to be the life boat and the two rafts. have to be on the beach would turned back because of her in­ (The ones who had lifesuits took be well-spent by my entering ability to hold her speed in a turns on them with the others, the dry-dock for a repair job. seven-knot convoy. Luck rode for a good sea was still running So here I am in the New Or­ with us into Halifax for we were and everyone on the raft was leans Marine Hospital. unescorted but made it to later assured of being continually wet.) With one week already behind join a five-knot convoy. The two rafts were lashed to­ me here and with . about three Things ran smoothly and then gether, then a line was attached more to go, I truthfully want to the subs started to work the froih one of them to a lifeboat say that nowhere have I been convoy over, sinking a ship here to make sure we all remained in treated more thoughtfully or and one there. Then we ran into one group. When my turn came considerately by everyone from a beauty of a North Atlantic to relieve a man on a raft, orderlies on up. I strongly rec­ storm that smashed to pieces one was glad of the change. At least ommend the New Orleans Ma­ of our two lifeboats. And to top on the raft you could stretch rine Hospital to anyone who it off, we lost our convoy. The out fuU length. There were about plans on entering a drydock. storm smashed into the aft deck 50 men in the boat, which was While out on pass the other quarters and into the aft below buUt for about half that many, day I stopped at the Hall to deck quarters and caused us to reminding me of the subway see who was in town and I lose most of our gear, including rush in New York. picked up copies of the LOG the rubber suits. DARK SECRET Playing piraies? No, these uncomfortable lads are just to read on my return to the But one thing I hadn't known pollywogs awaiting the initiation that will make shellbacks DOWN THE DRAIN hospital. On reading that night The seas also kicked into our about was Brother Zielinski's out of them in ceremony held aboard the Del Sud, as the I noticed several articles of in­ storerooms and on coming out bottle of gin. If I had known Mississippi cruise ship crossed the Equator on a recent trip. terest. into the alleyways they brought about it, I surely wouldn't have Photo was submitted by Paul Fernandez. RECALLS RUGGED DAYS macaroni, bread, etc., along to cussed him out for being so The first was in "Here's What plug the scuppers to add to our heavy. I Think" on page 5 of the June woes. We ate one cooked meal At any rate, after being 10 issue, in which the question in two days because the incoming heroes in dungarees" for three was "What incident gave you seas broke through the skylight days, the Coast Guard cutter Bibb fished us out of the drink. We the greatest thrill of your sea­ and knocked out our galley. later wanted to kick up a fund Then one afternoon our naval going career?" to pay back for the gear the Brothel Benno Zielinski, Deck gun crew fought off a surface Coast Guardsmen furnished us, Engineer, stated his as the tor­ sub attack. One gun crewman CHARLES A. FLETCHER ANTHONY ADNRIOLA but this was nixed as "out of pedoing and sinking of the SS was swept overboard and lost, order." They were a good bunch. Penmar, Calmar. Brother Ziel- despite the fact that we turned Contact Herbert P. Sklar, 262 Get in touch with Mrs. Jo­ sinski niay or may not remem­ back and threw dunnage over­ We did have a plaque made to Washington St., Boston, Mass. hanna Fletcher, 10 Miner St.,. ber one of the two Oilers who board, hoping to give the man secure to the bulkhead of the Hudson, Pa. Si 4. were in the same lifeboat with something to float on if he found Bibb. THOMAS V. DRZEWICKI 4 4 4 him when it hit the water after it. This happened in the middle It's too bad some of the mar­ EDDIE DEVLIN the ship was struck by the "tin of a steering control breakdown. tinets in shoreside CG' jobs are Get in touch with Local Board stiU trying to police the mer­ No. 4, 901 West 8th St., Wilming­ Otto McLean of 2404 Deers (Nice, huh?) fish." St., New Orleans, La., would We got underway again and chant marine instead of trying ton, Delaware. I haven't seen him since, but like to know your address. I'd sure like to. I ran into the when I went on watch at 8 PM to use their dubious talents to t t 4 JAMES J. GORMAN 4 4 4 Bosun of the same ship about I went below very sadly. Those help it out in the same man­ EDWARD RYDON three years ago in France, and men not on watch were sitting ner as did the crew and officers Write your mother at 2147 the First Mate at the Battery in in the messroom betting on what of the Bibb. Get in touch with your broth­ 33rd Street, Astoria, N. Y. Later the Army took us under New York two years later. Also time we would get hit by a "tin er, Fred, at 361 West 22 St., 4 4 4 "Cut and Run Hank," who was fish." (The Bosun won. He said their wing in a camp in Iceland, New York City. GEORGE RAY BROWN 10 PM. We got it about 9:50 PM.) where we spent another two also with us. 4 4 4 Brother Zielinski may put the Brother Zielinski surely made weeks. The two weeks more Get in touch with John DreiFRANK PASCHANG experience as a big thriU, but to a masterpiece of understatement aboard the old Seminole. Still sch, 1175 Evergreen Ave., Bronx two weeks after that we payed 59, N.Y. Your radio filter has been sent off in New York. to your home by George Leide4 4 4 ON DECK OF THE STEEL ADVOCATE Paul T. Cassidy mann. LEO J. WHITE To the Editor; ."S;i MARINE WOWS BUDDIES WITH SIU'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS These Seafarers aboard the Isthmian scow certainly look contented, if the smiles mean anything. In front row. left to right; M. T. Coffman, AB; F. Bona, OS; B. Smith, Bosun; F. Alusson, Dk. Maint.; J. A. MacKenzzie, AB: L. Dixon. Rear row: T. Snow, OS; R. Comstock, AB; T. Patton, AB; N. Mamat, AB; Third Cook, end T. Madias, Dk. Maint. Ship's Delegate MaoKenzie sent photo to LOG. To the Editor: Just a few lines to let you know that I enjoy the LOG very much. I've just returned from Guam after an eight-month stay, and in all my seagoing career I've never hit a port as dead as that one. I'm looking forward to the day when I can go back to sea with the SIU. I have my whole outfit inter­ ested in the SIU and they can't believe our Union has done so much for the men in maritime. I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the agreement so I can prove that what I tell them is so on SIUcontracted ships. I'd like to hear from old ship­ mates. Write me at Maint. Co., 1st Prov. CSG, Daggett Annex, Barstow, Calif. PFC O. L. Richardson, USMC Serial No. 1087532 Please get in touch with your wife, care of Mrs. Helen Banach, 296 Harding St., Worcester 4, Mass. 4 4 4 CHARLES E. DEMERS Get in touch with your wife immediately. She says that it is JAMES E. ROSE, AB urgent. Address is 25 Hecla St., - SS Sieel Artisan Dorchester, Mass. 4 4 4 The Isthmi^ Steamship Com- . JAMES F. KANE pany'itrequests that you call at Your mother, Mrs. Mary Kane, their office at 68 Trinity Place, ^ 162 Bolton St., So. Boston 27, New York City. You may have Mass^, asks that you get in some money due. 4 4, 4 touch with her as soon as pos­ OSWALD W. PEDERSON sible. 4 4 4 You may collect $29.22 trans­ JAMES J. GORMAN portation money by calling at Your mother has been wor­ the Actium Steamship Company ried about you and asks that office at 44 Whitehall St., New you please drop her a note at York City. 2147 33rd St., Astoria 5, N.Y. SS TELFAIR STOCKTON 4 4 4 SS ALCOA RUNNER CREW Crew, who paid off in New Crewmembers of this vessel York on Saturday, July 30, has who are owed money by Bill transportation coming. Write to Gonsalves should write to him John M. Carras, Inc., 24 State " Street, New York. . care of the New York Hall. �Friday, August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS —AND NOBODY GOT CLIPPED, EITHER LOG Labor, For(;ed Into Political Arena, Can't Duck Challenge, Member Says To the Editor: The deck of the SS Chrysanthysiar resembled a busy Times Square tonsorial parlor during a recent trip when it was discovered that all hands needed their locks trimmed. Here are a couple of crewmen being prettied up in photo by Luis Ramirez. FWT. Year On Ship Ripens A Man For Vacation lilllll WW''''"''' mmm To the Editor: Even though I have a wife and five papooses I put my crossmark on rule No. 1, when we had a referendum last spring on the question of the transportation yule. (Rule No. 1 was the one for­ merly in effect which required that where transportation was due a crew, all hands must ac­ cept it and get off the ship. Rule No. 2, which was adopted in the referendum last fall and which is now in effect, made acceptance of transportation money optional. If a crewmember accepts it, he must get off the ship and have a re­ placement sent from the Hall. Those who do not accept the transportation money may Stay on board. —Ed. Note) Now let's do something about homesteaders. After a man has put in a year on a ship, let him take his vacation pay and get off and give his Brothers in ]the SIU a break. GOOD FOR ALL It will do us all good. After toe year, a man should be A guy didn't have to go shaggy on the Raphael Semmes either, as this shot of Ralph Padilla in the barber's chair shows. Brother Nick Coratti did the shearing. ready to take his vacation money and make an opening for some­ one else. He certainly should have accumulated some money by then. I have a wife and five kids and I've had three vacations dur­ ing the past year due to the old transportation rule. But I'm not kicking. If only we can get these homesteaders to take a vaca­ tion before they die of old age on these steady run ships. I'd like to see some letters from SIU Brothers on the homesteading question. Jesse (Cherokee) Joy I was thoroughly aroused by Brother Raymond's article in the June 10 issue of the LOG. It was both timely and tactful. And it brought to mind the par­ allel between the SIU and the United States just before the na­ tion entered World War II, end­ ing a policy of theoretic isolation but all the time being drawn in­ to the larger waters of external activity by the strong tide of circumstances. We can no more forego poli­ tical action today than we. can our fight for wages and condi­ tions, so inextricably are the two entwined. Even if we had a free choice in the matter, the dye would be cast for participation on the ground of principle. We as working men have been struck a low blow and should retaliate by fighting it out with our political foes in every mu­ nicipal, state and national elec­ tion to be held. Did not Taft and Hartley by a negative pro­ cess push our union and other unions into the political arena' when they insisted on officials swearing they were not mem­ bers of the communist party? CLOSED SHOP OUT Did they not invade the sanc­ tity of conscience of each indi­ vidual member when they said we must work with scabs, who would share all of our benefits but none of our obligations (closed shop outlawed); or when they, would compel us to act as strike breakers, possibly to the end of self-destruction, if our members hit the bricks in "a legi­ timate beef (secondary boycotts outlawed)? The implications and insults contained in the law leave us no recourse but action. There­ fore, when the looming battle for the senatorial seat in Florida takes place,, the SIU should ex­ pend every energy to see that our friend, Claude Pepper, is returned the winner over that labor-baiting open-shopper, Tom Watson. But this is only one of the many campaigns to be fought. Up to the last presidential el­ ection, most seamen were poli­ tically passive. With the exten­ sion of the absentee ballot to sailors, however, that situation may change. Certainly, we Sea­ farers must alert ourselves to effective use of the ballot. In these days of rapidly diminish­ ing jobs due to Panamanian reg­ istries, boneyards, a meddling Coast Guard, we must exert every pressure to maintain our present economic status. BIG OPPORTUNITIES We must get our families and friends to support candidates sympathetic with our views. Fac­ ed with peculiar difficulties, but also with immense opportunities, we can become politically as­ sertive and give those views force of law. What better way can we destroy the myth spread by the Peglerian school of prop­ agandists that seamen are sec­ ond-class citizens? It is up to us to weld work­ ing people with separate econ­ omic interests into a cohesive constructive voting unit. We have got to show them that ours is a common cause. When the employers dictated the Taft-Hart­ ley law, they aimed, it at the workers. Try to bring the seem­ ing incompatibles together. For example, join, or get those close to you to join the consumers' cooperative in your neighbor­ hood. By this means some con­ tact may be formed between or­ ganized workers, unorganized small farmers and white collar workers. Together, these three elements could guarantee elec­ tion of any worthy candidate. It should be remembered, how­ ever, that when the Seafarers enter the political field, it is no short-run, short-range proposi­ tion. Victories that are won should be followed up to con­ solidate gains. Too often in the past workers withdrew from poli­ tics once they saw their pro­ grams enacted into law. When enforcement failed to follow, what should have been positive law was reduced to the status of abstract political philosophy. Nevertheless, labor has nc mean record of political achieve­ ment. Its courageous, uphill struggles for reform produced the following: a free press, pub­ lic education, abolition of im­ prisonment for debt, end of con­ vict labor, elimination of prop­ erty qualifications, establishment of the eight-hour day, abolition of the yellow-dog contract, health and safety laws, social security and old age pensions, workihen's compensation and many others. The SIU has evolved to meet new conditions in maritime as Remove Halo And Act Human, McKay Tells '100%ers' To Ihe Editor: ' Quite often, I read about people who are in the habit of hollering about being 100 per­ cent Union, In the first place, if iBome of these people were to take stock of themselves, they might find they rate zero in the ranks of labor. The so-called 100 percent imion man is about as extinct as the dodo bird. As much as the rest of us try to live up to the best principles ,of .unionism, we all slip once in iawhile. Here are a few things for the feo-called 100 percenter to ask himself: Is all the clothing he wears, even to his shoestrings manufactured by organized la­ bor? Were they purchased in a tmion store? Is he sure that the restaurant where he eats em­ ploys 100 percent union help? Was the food that he ate, raised or butchered by union men and women? How about his pet ginmill? Was the barkeep and others strictly union help? How about hs take-home bottle and con­ tents, did he look to see if these were put out by union labor? Chances are no. Every­ thing that this 100 percenter wants is okay. But he thinks we ought to get rid of the poor guy who is only a poor 95 percenter. Now if these same characters are merely referring to the fapt that they are 100 percent SIU and are only interested in doing a good job for the SIU, here are a few things for them to remember: Always boost your union, but not in the ginmills. Help it to expand. Be sure and inform the Page Nine men who sail unorganized ships just what the SIU can do for them. Help your organizers to organize. Don't stick' your ship­ mates for money or standing watches. Work and live up to the Union contract. Keep your name out of the log book and away from the Coast Guard. Oh yes, Mr. 100 percent, I have watched your kind in the more than 30 years that I have packed a Union book and I'm still looking for the 100 percent man, except, of course, where he exists in the minds of the so-called super militant, who usually turns out to be a mem­ ber of some other group or un­ ion. And generally his only aim is that of seeking to destroy the uhion which is able to secure for him decent wages and living conditions. Don't forget, that we as sea­ men have the natural failings as all other people in every walk of life. We try to correct the things that need correcting. We try to give our Union and every­ thing we have to help it carry on in the fight for a decent life for us all. Let me say in conclusion that no part of this article is aimed at any particular person. Merely at that small group that are supposedly 100 percent in every­ thing they do. Fortunately, those who are always critical of their shipmates and fellow union mem­ bers are only a very small minority. To err is but human, of course. But for anyone to think that he is always 100 percent right and that the correct things are only those that concern him personally—well, that stinks. William McKay new conditions developed. The Seafarers are dynamic and vital enough to be dependable for the future. It is not just enough for us to want a strong union, we must want it and work for it intelligently. To vote is not only a privilege, it is an obligation as well. We can use our collective intelli­ gence in many ways to good advantage to benefit our own cause. The public can be edu­ cated to our side through pam­ phlet distributions, door-to-door petitions and stump speeches. Of course, we must take care not to overemphasize these activities to the extent of giving second place to our basic economic job. Everything we do politically should be coordinated with the activities of the AFL Labor's League for' Political Education. We have the potential for a powerful lobby in Washington. This program may seem in­ adequate to some, ambitious to others. I am not concerned with the shape it wiU finally take, as long as we come up with some­ thing concrete. At any rate, whatever course of political ac­ tion we may decide on, it should be (1) a force for con­ structive good; (2) subordinate to our own primary economic purpose, and (3) permanent. Having long since attained our economic majority, we should move on to political maturity. Out of our path, NAM, the SIU's lobby is on its way! John Cole Crews Urged To Get Bound Copies Of Log To Ihe Editor: Bound volumes of the LOG have been available for some time now and many ships have them in their libraries and a considerable number of mem» bers have purchased copies for individual use. However, a large number of these bound volumes still remain on the shelves in Headquarters. This is perhaps due to the fact that ships' delegates have ne­ glected to notify the Patrolman at the payoffs that copies are wanted for the ships' libraries. As a result, crewmembers aboard these vessels have been deprived of the valuable store of information contained in the bound volumes. These bound LOGS are avail­ able in semi-annual editions for the past few years. They are attractively bound in durable covers. The cost per volume is $2.50, which is what the Union paid to have them bound. To get these handy reference books aboard each vessel, it is suggested that the ship's dele­ gates raise a fund, then present an order for the volumes want­ ed to the boarding Patrolman. An official receipt will be is­ sued for the amount received and the volumes ordered wiU be forwarded to the ship.,' Individuals desiring copies of the bound LOGs can obtain them at the fourth floor baggage room of the New Yoi-k Hall, or by writing to the Editor, SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4. N.Y. Freddie Stewart �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. August ld> 194d LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. D. Hall, 43372; Recording Secre­ tary, S. Bergeria, 7142; Reading Clerk, S. White, 38302. Minutes of other Branch meet­ ings read and accepted. Agent reported on shipping in this port. He mentioned that the Steel Flyer is due here on about Au­ gust 17, and that the SS Alexan­ der was paid off in the past week. Motion carried approving decision to sail Steel Flyer from Honolulu, since CIO unions had ignored longshore strike there. Shipping From July 27 To Aug. 10 PORT Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savaimah Tampa. Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast GRAND TOTAL REG. DECK REG. ENG. REa STWDS. 15 154 56 109 42 13 11 88 60 80' 13 130 45 108 36 21 8 63 53 67 10 111 31 52 20 13 6 104 70 32 30 26 34 658 570 483 TOTAL REG. 38 395 132 269 98 47 25 255 183 179 90 1,711 SHIPPED DECK 6 78 43 60 40 3 9 107 64 IT 29 45^" SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. 5 73 40 54 31 3 8 97 60 16 23 410 TOTAL SHIPPED 6 67 31 4327 3 9 103 51 14 20 17 218 114 157 98 9 26 307 175 47 72 374 1,240 be excused from the meeting. One minute's silence observed in memory of departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfare, there was broad discussion on the possible ways the Hall could be improved.' Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM, with 120 members in attendance. 4 4 » MOBILE — Chairman, Louis Neira, 26993; Recording Secre­ tary, James L. Carroll, 50409; Reading Clerk, Harold J. Fischer. 59. Minutes of meetings in other Branches read and accepted. Port Agent Tanner reported on his recent trip to Washington, where he attended the meeting on the Panamanian boycott. He also spoke of the building repairs and reported on the prospect for shipping in the next two weeks. He concluded his report by urging the members to cast their ballots in the current ref­ erendum on the General Fund Palmer, T. M. Griffith and J. C. eral Fund assessment on which accepted as read. Patrolmen and and there was no reason for our Viera took the Union Oath of ballotting is now being conduct­ Dispatcher reported, as did the men to hold the bag for- them. Obligation. Under Good and ed. The Union film, "This Is The Hospital Committee. One minute Secretary-Treasurer's financial Welfare, membership discussed SIU," was shown and was en­ of silence in memory of departed report and Headquarters' report Panamanian boycott and man­ joyed by all hands. Meeting ad­ Brothers. 210 membprs were to the membership read and ac­ ning scale for Isthmian Stew­ journed at 8:25 PM, with 98 present when meeting adjourned cepted. Donald J. Stilley took ards Department. Many men members present. at 8 PM. the Union Oath of Obligation. spoke in favor of adoption of i i 4, Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, the General Fund assessment, BALTIMORE — Chairman, A. SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jim with 145 members present. several of them pointing out that Bernstein, 2257; Recording Sec­ Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ 4; the assessment represented only SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, the price of a round of drinks or retary, G. Maslerson, 20297; retary, L. E. Hodges, 255; Read­ W. McCuislion, 23138; Recording a few hours' entertainment Reading Clerk, A. Stansbury, ing Clerk, Jeff Gillette, 37060. assessment. Motion carried in­ Previous meetings' minutes, structing Agent to get competi­ Secretary, Roy Pierce, 46515; ashore. Meeting adjourned at 4683. tive bids on air-conditioning Reading Clerk, Pat Robertson, 8:45 PM, with 378 members Oath of Obligation was ad­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial ministered to Jim Spencer, John unit for the Hall. Secretaryreport and Headquarters' report 30148. present. Treasurer Hall reported on the A., Whittaker, Leo Stephenson, accepted ' as read. Port Agent Branch minutes read and ap­ S. t- X proved. Acting Agent reported BOSTON—Chairman, M. Nor- A. Lopez and Edward McCor- said that several men had been state of the Union. After Hall's that voting was going ahead ris, 5725; Recording Secretcury, B. mick. Previous meetings' min­ sent to ships calling here in report, which was well received, satisfactorily, with many men Lawson, 894; Reading Clerk, D. utes read and accepted^ Several transit. He said the William Car- the Union film, "This Is The. coming off ships to cast their Sheehan; 22856. men were excused from the ruth is expected to come out of SIU," was shown. Patrolmen's ballots. He said that Brother Minutes of previous meetings meeting by the membership, af­ drydock shortly, and added that and Dispatcher's reports wfere Tilley had notified him that ship­ in other Branches read and ac­ ter presenting valid reasons. Ag­ the Southland and the South- read and accepted. One minute ping for bookmen would be good cepted. Agent reported on the ent discussed shipping in Balti­ port are scheduled for payoffs in of silence in memory of de­ for the next two weeks in Wilmore during the past two weeks this port. Membetship Voted to parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ •' mington, as there were several and the possibilities for the com­ excuse two of the three men journed at 7:45 PM, with 258 vessels , on the Persian Gulf nin ing period. Headquarters' reports who had written in asking to members present. signing on. All beefs have been settled, he said. Patrolman and Dispatcher's reports read and ac­ status of shipping in this port. cepted. Trial committee was elec­ Patrolman and Dispatcher also ted to hear charges made made reports. Headquarters' re­ against a creWmember. Under port to the membership and Sec­ Good and Welfare, there was retary-Treasurer's financial report general discussion on the Hawaii read and approved. One minute longshore strike, interchangeable of silence in memory of departed shipping from port to port and Brothers. Meeting adjourned at on the General Fund assessment. 7:30 PM, with 59 bookmembers Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. in attendance. t S, i. ,«p. h NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray A BPnoKLr ccmiasmoH or wars reow THI aR*rAKeR8 too Johnny Johnston, 53; Recording Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ Secretary, Herman Troxclair, tary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading The Atlanic and Gulf District's recently inaugurated world-wide information service has 6743; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ Clerk, R. Wilburn, 37739. touched off unanimously favorable commeht among the Seafarers on the high seas. Response phens, 76. Galveston and other port min­ to the first two issues of the SEAFARERS BULLETIN, the bi-weekly digest of the leading news Charges read and trial com­ utes of previous meetings ac­ items from the SEAFARERS LOG which is airmailed to all SIU ships at sea, reveals that the cepted as read. Port Agent spoke mittee elected. Motion carried that charges against several on shipping of the past two Union's latest effort to keep all of its membership abreast of maritime events of interest is being members be referred to next v/eeks, and discussed the possi­ enthusiastically received by all hands. meeting in order to" give ac­ bilities of, the coming period. Accompanying the BULLETIN is material offering topics for shipboard discussion. Repro­ cused men chance to appear for Dispatcher listed the number of duced here are the mastheads of the two new SIU services and excerpts from some of the first hearing. Agent announced that men registered and shipped in comments received at Headquarters: miy member wishing to sit in each of the three departments SS DEL SUD, Virgin Islands—"Received first edition of the BULLETIN and entire crew of with trial committee could do during the last shipping period. Del Sud extend their approval and congratulations to Headquarters on another step forward. Will be , so to observe how it functions. Auditing Committee, composed looking forward to another edition when we get to Rio de Janeiro." Several members sat in on the of Frank Fisher, Gene PaschaU SS ARLYN, San Juan, P.R.r—"Received BULLETIN and posted same. We think this is a very and Charles Fox, reported on the finances of the Branch for the good idea, a^ it keeps us posted on what is going on." SS LAFAYETTE, London—"Crew thinks BULLETIN is a very good thing and will be look­ week ending August 6. Oath of Obligation was administered to ing forward to .getting news much faster this way. BULLETIN will be a great help, as men at sea two members. Meeting adjourned will be able to keep up with what's going on in different ports in US." hearings. Port Agent said that at 7:40 PM. SS MARINA, Philadelphia^"Would like to congratulate the originators of the SEAFARERS shipping prospects for next two BULLETIN for a wonderful idea^Tt can't help but prove successful fof the purpose it serves." A* 4" weeks were not too good. He NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben SS DEL VALLE, At Sea—"A good step forward in keeping the membership at sea well in­ said the grain elevator strike Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. formed as to activities ashore. PSpe the good work is continued." was over and that this develop­ A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, SS AMES VICTORY, Santa Maria, Cuba—"Our copy of BULLETIN received and crew favors ment might h61p local shipping, T. HUl, 1410. continuing it and sends Vote of.thanks. Future editions will be appreciated. Keep them coming as if grain ships that had been di­ Previous meetings' minutes ac­ we are on 18 months articles." ' verted to other ports were re­ cepted as read. Agent reported routed to New Orleans. He urged that men had been .shipped to all members to ca.st' ballots in the Tini, Taddei, Strathcape, the General Fund assessment ref­ Sea wind and John Dickinson. erendum. Since resolution for Four vessels had payoffs. Out­ the assessment originated in New look for the next two weeks is Orleans, he stated that it was not bright, he reported. Dispatch­ only fitting that this port regis­ er gave shipping and registra­ ter a large vote, and especially tion figures. July 22. 19>i9 Under Good and •ol 1 ffe. I la large "yes" vote. Excuses re­ Welfare, Agent pointed out the ferred to the Dispatcher. W. A. necessity for carrying the Gen­ New Overseas Bulletin Well Received SmPBQfiSD DISCUSSIONS '«w UWQM/MATTERS • �Friday. August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS No Change In New York Shipping r But At Least The Heat's Gone MORE ACCLAIM FOR SIU'S WALL STREET FILM Department of Research and Education OF THE KEIVTVCKY STATE FEDEUATIOM OF LABOR 312 ARMonv PLACE LOUISVILLE 2, KY. Page Eleven LOG By JOE ALGINA PHONE CLAY 7761 SAM EZELLE Director • JIM WOLFE AMI, Director August 4, 1949 Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SeaTarers Int'l Union of North America 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Dear Sir and Brother: We are today returning your film, "The Battle of Wall Street" with the greatest of thanks. The film has been shov/n to the students of the •"•entucky Labor school (attended by 44 delegates from 20 diff­ erent Int"l unions) and also to several v/orkers edu­ cation classes here In Louisville. We have seen most of the flljus produced by the CIO, APL film council, and various International unions and have used many in our Kentucky workers education ' program. The Seafarers film Is the best v/e have yet come acrossi The response to'Tiie flhn has been exceptlonally good here. The strikebreaking tactics of the police, the cowardly scab, the biased newspaper-— elements all too common In many of oirr strikes here In Kentucky are vividly documented In "The Battle of V.'all Street". I thlnlc that a great lesson In brotherhood Is found In the film as It proves unmistakeably v/hat can be done v/heii unions cooperate to attain a goal. Congratulations! Praternally./* . NEW YORK—The heat spell broke in New York during the past week, but shipping remain­ ed pretty much at the level maintained in previous weeks. On the payoff side were the Steel Chemist, Steel Seafarer, Isthmian; Purdue Victory, Azalea City, Waterman; Dorothy, Su­ zanne, Frances, Rosario, Cornelia, Bull; Cape Mohican, Mar Ancha; Robin Sherwood, Robin, and Evistar, Triton. The sign-ons included all the Bull Line payoffs, the Steel Chemist and the Robin Doncaster. Most ships are coming into this port in ship-shape condition. The vessels paying off during the past weeks were true to form in this respect and the crews appeared happy. HERE'S HOPING Five ships that usually sail out of this port were laid up some time ago; and we're hop­ ing that they will be pulled out for service in the near future. If and when they are, we'll let it be known. Right about this time, many of the original members of -the Union are finding that their membership books are filled up. These men have been carry­ ing these books since they were issued to them 11 years ago, and they can be justly pro'ud of the fact that they have taken part in the campaigns which have seen the Seafarers raise seamen's standards one hundred-fold. New books are now being is­ sued to replace the old ones, but men wishing to do so may keep the original books—and I should think they would. There's a hell of a lot of sentifnent at­ tached to them, for they are a symbol of our progress. GOOD MOVE As you will read elsewhere in this paper, your Union has urged members of Congress to insure 100 percent participation of Am­ erican ships and crews in carry-, ing whatever arms our govern­ ment decides to ship to nations that signed the North Atlantic Pact. The condition of the US mer­ chant marine at this point cer­ tainly makes our position justi­ fiable. It is a tragedy that those who can do something about it neglect our merchant fleet, un­ til an emergency arises. Here's their chance to get on the ball at the right time. Bull Lines' smart new passen­ ger ship, the Puerto Rico, left yesterday for her maiden voy­ age to Puerto Rico and the Domincan Republic. We're wish­ ing the ship and all hands good sailing. -€?• The letler reproduced above is typical of the scores of messages lauding the SIU's stirring documentary, the "Battle of Wall Street." which are arriving at Union Headquarters. More and more requests for copies of the film are also coming in, from trade unions and community organizations throughout the nafion. The possibility is that in the very near future the "Battle" will be most widely exhibited labor movie in the land. The "Battle of Wall Street" is available to unions and SIU crews for $40, which includes postage and insurance. Central labor bodies, state federations and union conventions may borrow the film for special showings at no charge. Requests for purchase or loan of the film should be sent to the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. SS J. B. WATERMAN R. J. Kelly, $2.00; C. J. Dougherty. $3.00; J. R. Murphy, $3.00; N. A. Fisher. $2.00; W. L. McCarthy, $1.00; J. Vilos. $3.00; W. C. Patterson, $T.T)0; S. L. Birkland, $3.00; H. M. Kohv, $3.00; C. M. CigantelU, $1.00; H. Pifren, $1.00; E. A. Bishop, $1.00; M. Pi»rarinski, $1.00; J. Boldiszar, $1.00; C. A. Bobbe, $1.00; J. Luciani. $3.00; Seafarers Moves To Preserve Seamen s Cains The SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District took steps this week to protect the interests of seamen, whose pending suits for damages incurred on government-owned vessels have been invalidated by a recent US Supreme Court de­ cision. At the same time, the Union voiced its opposition to proposed changes In the Federal Employes Compensation Act, now being considered by the Senate Labor and Public Affairs Committee. In telegrams to the committee. Paul Hall and Morris Weisberger. International vice-presidents, urged that seamen be specifically excluded from the federal com­ pensation law. Unless action is taken to ex­ clude seamen from HR-3191, "seamen of this country would Buffer a severe setback," the SIU officials declared. In the Union's opinion, 1:he wording of the law would per­ mit seamen working governmentowned ships to be classified as government employes and, there­ fore, entitled only to workmen's compensation. Hall and Weisberger told the committee that if seamen were not excluded from the proposed law, they would be prevented from enjoying the benefits of the Jones Act and the Federal Em­ ployes Liability Law, on which the rights of seamen to seek indemnity for injuries and dis­ abilities are based. "Compensation does not go far enough," the Union officials said. The proposed law, they main­ tained, would, deny seamen ac­ cess to the courts to obtain main­ tenance and cure and indemnity for personal injuries sustained in the course of their employ­ ment. In the case of McAllister ver­ sus the Cosmopolitan Shipping Company, the high court ruled that seamen with claims for damages sustained on govern­ ment-owned ships operated by private companies under the General Agency Agreement can only sue the government and not the private operators. This is a reversal of the same* court's ruling of several years ago in the Hust versus MooreMacCormack case, in which it was held that the seamen could sue either the government or the operator. LANE BILL Legislation in behalf of the seamen whose cases have thus been voided has recently been offered in Congress by Repre­ sentative Thomas J. Lane (D., Mass.). Lane's bill, HR-4051, would allow men who had al­ ready "begun suit against pri­ vate operators additional time to now enter suit against the government. Specifically, HR-4051 would grant seamen, who have cases pending against agents for gov­ ernment ships under the Gen­ eral Agency Agreement, one year from date of enactment of the bill in which to enter new suits naming the government as defendant. This is necessary because, un­ der the Statute of Limitations, a man wishing to sue the govern­ ment must do so within a period of two years from the date the damages were sustained. Most of the cases affected by the Supreme Court decision have been pending for that length of time or longer and, unless rem­ edial legislation is adopted, the actions cannot be renewed against the government. ASKS MORE TIME The SIU -las informed Rep­ resentative Sam Hobbs (D., Ala.), chairman of the House subcom­ mittee considei'ing HR-4051, that the Lane bill does not go far enough in protecting the rights of the men affected by the court's decision. . The Union proposed additional relief by calling for extension of the time limit beyond what is provided in the bill. The SIU recommended to the sub-committee chairman that, in addition to the one year pre­ scribed in the Lane measure, the bill should also grant men seeking damages one year from the date their pending suits would be dismissed in which to file directly against the gov­ ernment. E. Jones. $3.00; R. A. Grunder. $1.00; R. Peter. $1.00; P. Charles. $1.00; S. F. Prusinski. $1.00; R. Cregorio, $1.00; I. S. Whitney, $1.00; D. Mease, $1.00; S. Watson, $2.00; G. Flecha, $1.00; C. J. Hawley, $2.00; S. R. Waller, $1.00. SS GOV. GRAVES C. B. Gepec, $3.00; E. J. Gerce, $1.00; A. Demodo, $1.00; L. CoUins, $1.00; A. W. Claude. $2.00; E. A. Lumbanc. $2.00; j. P. Campbell, $1.00; A. .T. Diamond. $2.00; J. F. Pacheco,. $1.00; E. L. Wentz. $1.00; M. J. Karlovcc. $2.00; C. jurewicz, $3.00; W. Wright, $3.00; M. Kalkis, $3.00; W. M. Hayes, $3.00; H. C. Wirtz, $1.00; F. Gorgas, $2.00; W. Giszcak, $2.00; C, J. Meller, Jr., $3.00; W. Kenny, $3.00; E. R. Jordan, $2.00. SS WOLLCOTT E. E. Sjoholm. $2.00; J. E. Morgan, $3.00; E. M. Eaton. $4.00; J. C. Gellathy. $2.00; F. Tdoio, $2.00; A. W. Mc.Arthur. $3.00; E. Jetter. $2.00; L. H. Uochapell. $2.00; J. B. Kilgoro, $1.00; R. Bryant, $2.00; J. Freeman, $2.00; B. Coleman. $5.00; N. Hall, $2.00; K. Larsen, $2.00; L. Harris, $3.00; J.\F. Williams, $2.00; J. Mar­ tin, $3.00; B. A. Solomon. $2.00. SS R. SEMMES J. P. Hayward, $3.00; J. J. Haggarty, $1.00; A. HufTstadt. $1.00; J. Valincia, $1.00; H. Viik, $1.00; M. E. Medina, $1.00; J. Milukas, $2.00; W. Newhoff, $1.00; F. S. Simione, $2.00; J. Dedicatoria, $1.00; L. N. Evans, $4.00; R. M. Garrod, $5.00; J. Bedner, $1.00; S. W. Kliderman, $1.00; J. P. Rowan. $2.00; H. A. Croke, $1.00-; J. E. Badcer, $2.00; H. C. Peterson, $1.00; R. Vantz. $1.00; R. G. Wilt, $1.00; .R. A. Rhodes, $1.00; P. Loleas. $1.00. SS NEW LONDON T. P. Clark, $1.00; .A. A. Bernard, $2.00; R. G. Grigg, $1.00; M. W. Houx. $1.00; H. W. Gigham, $1.00; H, H. Mossburg, Jr., $1.00; W. E. Bigham, $2.00; V. Maflfucci, $1.00; C. R. Pimental, $1.00; J. M. Flaherty, $1.00; G. P. Nicastro, $2.00; W. P. Doherty, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA A. Olaguibel. $1.00. SS SUZANNE L. F. Rivera, $1.00; R. OUver, $1.00. �THE SEAFARERS Pag» TWOIT*. LOG Friday, August 19, 1949 T-!- ,0'^ S,TfWi\3^ i\i <<«• »tv« >#4 Vft< LVO**' \0 Siv®' b*'*' v»* -f> v.»* Iv* 0« ^vS". . ..*. 1*^ ia»* »W 4oV« i*v* -V>N v»f ,,ot^9 \.e»* * i »» "^A- *•« ^ 9^;'* . 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FOUR TANKERS REBUILT TO HAUL DRY CARGOES FAULTY GEAR BLAMED FOR SEAFARERS' DEATH READ CONTRACTS AND AVOID BEEFS, SAYS BALTIMORE IN-TRANSITS PAY COURTESY VISITS TO SAVANNAH PIPE-LINE RUN LIBERTIES HIT WILMINGTON BOSTON HOT? SUITS 'EM TO A TEE--IN YARMOUTH THE SS PUERTO RICO STEPS OFF PROUDLY DECK GANG MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT ABOARD SS EDITH AT GALVESTON PIER SIU CREW HAILED AS MODEL BY PASSENGER ON SS HARRY T NO CHANGE IN NEW YORK SHIPPING BUT AT LEAST THE HEAT'S GONE SEAFARERS MOVES TO PRESERVE SEAMEN'S GAINS Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cca79851d08b2a6581ff3f08346871f6.PDF cb72869e304eae7959b9111970e8ddba PDF Text Text GENERAL FUND REFERENDUM ON Seafarers in all Atlantic and Gulf District ports were casting ballots in secret referendum on a ten-dollar assessment to build the Union's General Fund, with heavy participation reported as the voting ended its first week. Balloting on the assessment, which would en­ able the A&G District to continue its running fight on anti-labor legislation and keep intact all Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1949 No. 24 ** The Tbundafion is Wron^, Harry!" 4'Of its services to the member­ ship, came after Seafarers over­ whelmingly adopted a resolu­ tion originating in New Orleans at the last two regular meetings in all Branches. Originally offered and passed at the regular meeting in New Orleans on June 29, the resolu­ tion recommended that after fa­ vorable action "for two succes­ WASHINGTON — The Inter­ sive meetings" in all ports, the national Transportworkers Fed­ question should be submitted to eration, world-wide organization a referendum vote. of maritime and allied unions The voting period began on with which the SIU is affiliated, August 1 and will continue has recommended that its mem­ through August 30 for a period bers in 43 countries impose a of 30 days as required by the boycott on the 800 „ships flying Union constitution. the Panamanian flag. URGE FAVORABLE VOTE At the same time the power­ The resolution, presented by ful federation ordered a boy­ cott of the vessels of any coun­ 36 Seafarers in the port of New try where communist-controlled Orleans, urged the membership unions refuse to work cargoes to vote favorably on the assess­ of ships sailed by ITF-affiliated ment so that the Union could continue giving the tjTpe of rep­ members. These decisions, on two of resentation that has resulted in the major problems facing free the best contracts, embracing trade unionists in maritime and top wages, overtime and ship­ allied industries, were reached board living conditions, of any at a conference last week in on the waterfront Washington attended by top ITF The 36 sponsors of the resolu­ officials and representatives of tion pointed out that the takehome pay of aU Seafarers has its American affiliates. Representing the Seafarers In­ just been increased by $90 a ternational Union at the con­ year, as a result of ^e $7.50 ference were Harry Lundeberg, monthly clothing allowance ne(Continued on Page 10) (Continued on Page II) 1TF Boycott Of Panama Ready To Roll SIU Crewmen Sail Steel Flyer When CIO Unions Ignore Strike Observing the failure of other CIO unions to recognize the CIO longshore strike in Hono­ lulu, Seafarers at a special Head­ quarters membership meeting last Wednesday voted unanim­ ously to carry out their con­ tractual obligations to the Isth­ mian Steamship Company, and ordered the unlicensed personnel to return to the company's SS The Commies Mobilize Their Waterfront Brigades By PAUL HALL, Secrettury-Treeisurer. Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union With the Committee for Maritime Unity dead and buried for some two years now, the communists have revived their efforts for control of the world's water­ fronts. Through the medium of the recently formed World Federation of Maritime Unions, the party diehards hope to accomplish on an international scale what they failed to do successfully on the US waterfronts. The organization was- formed by communist-controlled maritime unions, meeting in Marseille which, sig­ nificantly, elected Harry Bridges, who previously had served as co-chairman of the defunct Committee for Maritime Unity, as its president. As do all communist fronts, this international body of party-dominated waterfront groups has a purely political purpose—to create chaos and confusion that will bring profit to the' conimunist movement alone. The maritime unions which the communists con­ trol lock, stock and barrel will naturally be used com­ pletely to carry out the program of disruption on an international scale. In organizations which the com­ munists do not control, the objective will be to use well-disciplined party-liners to stir up internal battles and to befog issues. ' Fortunately for the continued welfare of our Union, the communists will not be able to accomplish anything in the SIU, because here they are non-existent Elsewhere on the US waterfront, however, they have ample reason to hope for partial success, at least. Events everyday demonstrate that they have a sufficient base in several American maritime unions to keep them rocking from stem to stern. Because an unstable US waterfront—in fact, an unstable waterfront anywhere iti the world of free maritime workers—is a constant threat to the wellbeing of our membership in particular, and seamen gen­ erally, we Seafarers must maintain a 24-hour watch for the first signs of communist-inspired chaos. We riiust keep this watch on a world-wide scale, working with our brother members affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation, to smash any communist attempt to make inroads on the free­ dom of genuine free trade unions. We must link communist schemers with the union-hating shipowners, labor-baiting legislators who seek to put unions in straitjackets, an,d the other en­ emies of a free trade union movement. We have fought too hard for too long to take any other course, and we shall come out on top. steel Flyer and sail her from the Hawaiian -port. The Steel Flyer is one of four Isthmian ships which had been tied up in Hawaii as a result of the three-month-old strike of the CIO International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, whose president is Harry Bridges. When a recently-formed stev­ edoring firm in Honolulu began unloading the Flyer two weeks ago, SIU Headquarters instruct­ ed its members aboard the ship to refuse to work behind a picketline and the Seafarers walked off .the ship. Meanwhile, the Steel Flyer's licensed engineers—all members of the CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association—remained aboard and maintained steam. With unloading completed, the stevedoring concern began put­ ting a new 6,000-ton cargo on the Steel Flyer, and the Isth­ mian company sent a telegram to the SIU, asking what course of action the Union would take. Headquarters decided to put the question to the membership for whatever decision it deemed necessary. In view of the fact that the MEBA had not recognized- the strike, and that CIO dock clerks affiliated with the ILWU in Honolulu continued working during the beef, the SIU mem­ bership voted to instruct the Steel Flyer crew to honor its agreement by retmning to the ship. Interestingly , e n o-u g h, the (Continued on Page 10) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 5. 1949 v's mark SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 • Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Your Insurance The ten-dollar assessment to build the Union's Gen­ eral Fund, on which Seafarers are balloting this month, is one of the most important questions affecting the gen­ eral welfare that the membership will face. Before a member decides how he is going to vote on this question, he should give it serious thought. He should understand that unions enjoy no special exemption from the effects of the prevailing economic situation. There are innumerable sound reasons why an over­ whelming majority should favor adoption of this assessinent. The General Fund is the source of the Union's op­ erating expenses. Although we are strong financially, most of our funds are ear-marked for specific purposes —strikes, building and the like—and cannot be touched for anything else. The decline in shipping has resulted in a loss of rev­ enue which is used to maintain the membership services, the organizing drives, on-the-spot representation, publi­ cations and the host of other essential functions of the Union. Long ago the SIU realized that the postwar shipping boom would eventually level off, and it acted according­ ly. All expenses were constantly trimmed to allow full operating efficiency with a minimum of expenditure. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KEENAN W. LANE We must also bear in mind that many of our smaller R. W. FRYE I These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ports are not self-supporting. Nevertheless, they are W. SANDERSON i maintained to provide the same representation and ser-| as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging S. WALERK j heavily on their hands. Do whet you can to cheer them up by vices that-are available to members in the larger ports. PETER SMITH writing them. T. ISAKSEN The,.Port pf Boston, for example, pointed out this NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL M. CARAWAY W. R. THOMPSON Week that it is self-sustaining in only three months of the J. DENNIS M. J. LUCAS 4 ft 4 year. In varying degrees this is -true of other Branches. G. ROTZ A. TREVINO MOBILE HOSPITAL L. LANG J. HERNANDEZ J. CURTIS j It is -in periods of economic slumps, such as we now F. LANDRY M. FERNANDEZ M:. LEOUSIS find ourselves, that trade unions face the greatest dan­ S. MORGAN L. OXEN p. VANDEREIK i gers from its enemies. The labor-haters in Congress prov­ C. ELLARD T. KANADY E. DAVIDSON ! I. RHODEN S. REINCHUCK ! ed that last month, when they banded together to squash L. WILLIS J. B. ALFRED M. ROSSI L. HOWARD the repeal of the Taft-Hartley law. Opponents of water­ W. W. ROYES V. GROVER front umops-proved it again, when they sought to put G. L. BROWNELL across the Merchant Marine Reserve Bill, whith would T. J. -HOPE have forced seamen to break their own strikes. Thanks L. J. COWAN to opposition of the SIU, the Merchant Marine Reserve H. ABELL Men New In The Marme Hospitak M. J. SMYLY •• Directory Of SIU Halls bill was knocked on the head. To meet each of the problems and dangers posed by these times, the Union must be financially able to dispose of them, so that the membership will enjoy continued security. You should vote "yes" for the assessment, so that your Union can keep up the fight for your well-being as seamen. The assessment is a very small premium to pay for such necessary insurance in these times. A Time Will Come L. E. JARVIS W. SWILLEY W. JARRETT A. MAUFFRAY B. H. LAWDERBACK E. A. SANDERS H. R. PITT J. E. TASSIN C. D. SHIVELY A. SYLVERA C. BROWN D. KOROLIA W. KUSCHKE E. WARSOW, JR. A. ARVANTIS S. T. JAMISON V. LAWRENCE T. RIGBY M. H. MUNSTER i S. 4. BOSTON HOSPITAL BOB FISHER VIC MILAZZO J. J. FLAHERTY FRANK ALASAVICH 4. 4. The profit-hungry shipowners, who have been fleeing to Panamanian registry to avoid meeting union conditions, taxes and safety regulations in effect in other maritime nations, have demonstrated once again that they lack even dementary decency. Even the government which offered them refuge felt their sting last week, when only two shipowners, representing eight out of 800 Panamanian fiag ships, showed up for a meeting between representa­ tives of shipping, the ITF and the Panama govefnmetit. ISTATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL But these rugged, self-sufficient, money-hungry op­ H. E. BONEWALD N. DORPMANS erators may soon find out that |>ride and profits flee be­ 3. P. PROBST fore a boycott. J. W. t-AlLLA SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308'/,—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent , Phone 2-8448 MOBILE .1 South Lawrence St. Cat Tanrter. Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina/ Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLR 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO as Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phiaiie 3-1728 TACOMA 1619 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White:, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, CnUf., 227% Avalon Blvd. E. B. tilley. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECITETARY-TREASURER P«ul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsay Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Voiplan SUP HONOLULU ...16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777, PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND. Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8369 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-313lj Canadian District . MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne Sb Marquette 5909 HAUFAX 128'/, Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 l»ORT ARTHUR. ...63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT. COLBORNE... .103 Durham St. . Phone 5591! TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C.... ..802 Boughton St, Empire 4831. VANCOUVER ..565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS Montreal 512 McGill St. Plateau 670 �.-..;^C'a:aiZ5aaESW3J3 "7-- .C-".—xr:-— Friday, Auguri 5, 1949 TBE SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Two Beefs And What They Mean The communist party and its trade union hacks have begun a campaign of lies and slander against the AFL maritime unions, and their chief target has been the Seafarers international Union, which has been their strongest opponent on the waterfront. Aside from their usual statements about the "Wall Street-dominated Unions" (We wonder where they were when th^ Seafarers were breaking cops' clubs with their heads during the UFE Wall Street Strike in 1948?> they have been ac­ cusing the SlU and other AFL unions of everything from "selling out to the bosses" to "splitting the working class." They are particularly incensed by the fact that the SlU Canadian District smashed the control the commie Canadian Sea­ men's Union hod had on the east coast of Canada, and by the fact that many rank-and-filers of the MEBA, tired of having their union run by commie lawyers and politiciaAs, turned to the SlU for a charter, forming the Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ neers. Seeing their influence waning in maritime—not only in the United States, but over the world—the desperate com­ mies are using all the underhand and conniving tricks they are noted for, trying to regain their once-held power. We pre­ sent here, for the information of the members who may have missed previous articles, a brief summary of the Canadian lieef, and the story of the launching of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. The Canadian SIU And The Commies When the communist-dominated Canadian Sea­ men's Union pulled its phony "strike" earlier this year the Seafarers International Union charged that the maneuver was strictly a pol­ itical scheme of the communists to plunge the world's waterfronts into chaos and confusion. Specifically, the communists were aiming to disrupt the shipping of Marshall plan goods to European beneficiary nations, in line with the stand taken by the Kremlin against the European aid program. The communists most certainly would have at­ tempted to instigate their plan for waterfront action in the United States, if they had had suf­ ficient strength. The strong anti-communist Influence of the Seafarers and the other AFL Maritime Trades Department affiliates, coupled with the fact that communists were on the wane on the American waterfront, made this impossible. They turned, therefore, to Canada, as the most feasible spot to start their political shenanigans. There the communists were virtually in supreme command of the waterfront, because of its air­ tight control of the Canadian Seamen's Union, which in 1944 had been expelled from the Sea­ farers International Union because its leaders refused to disavow allegiance to the communist program. Briefly, this is how the communists went about their job of wrecking Canadian shipping, which was transporting its share of Marshall Plan goods to Europe: The communist-controlled Canadian Seamen's Union had been negotiating for new contracts to cover its 100-odd contracted ships sailing out of Canada's east coast since August, 1948, but talks were stalemated after months of discus­ sion. In October, 1948, the CSU leaders requested that a Conciliation Board settle the dispute. The Board's decision was to be binding on both parties. A three-man board was designated, with the labor member being handpicked by the CSU. The Board made unanimous recommendations for a contract, but the CSU immediately reject­ ed them. The recommended contract contained the same wages and conditions acceptable to the CSU membership, but CSU communist leaders con­ cealed this fact by falsely announcing that the contract called for a 25 percent wage cut and loss of the hiring hall. The confused CSU membership, most of whom were militantly opposed to the communist-line followed by their leaders, didn't know which way to turn. It was at this point that the SIU Canadian District, which had made friends and sympath­ izers among CSU members, signed the agree­ ments the CSU had rejected and announced that it had Canadian seamen v/ho were ready and willing to man the ships. Only then did the CSU communist leaders call the "strike"—without consulting its member­ ship this time either. They discovered almost immediately that their members, long anxious to get out from under the yoke of communist domination, were joining the SIU by the hundreds and were sailing the ships. The SIU Canadian District gave wide publicity to the fact that the "strike" was nothing more than a political maneuver to use the Canadian seamen as pawns in the communists' game of international trickery. Even the communists' most violent attempts to intimidate Canadian seamen failed to stem the tide, as more and more disgusted CSU men turn­ ed to the SIU. The CSU's communist leaders, sensing disast­ er for their ill-conceived scheme, desperately sought to maintain their grip on Canadian ship­ ping by inducing CSU men in foreign ports to strike, telling them they faced pay cuts of $40 a month and similar outrageous lies. Here again they demonstrated sharply their complete disregard for the welfare of the men they allegedly represented, for they exposed them to punishment under international mari­ time laws. (CoTitmued on Page 11) The AFL Engineers And The MEBA Back in mid-May of this year, the American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Marine En­ gineers was granted a charter as an autonomous union affiliated with the Seafarers International Union. The emergence of the BME was the result of many years of pressure from rank-and-file seagoing engineers who had long been dissatis­ fied with the kind of representation available to them. These men were fed up with having their policies of the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation, CIO, shaped by the communist party line. So tight is the grip of the communist party on the MEBA that the only way the engineers .could develop a free, democratic trade union of their own was to make a fresh start, which they did through the BME. Membership was open to all licensed engineers, provided they are not members or fellow travel­ lers of the communist party or of any fascist group. When anyone steps on the toes of an outfit like the MEBA, he steps on the toes.of the com­ munists. So the establi.shment of the AFL, Broth­ erhood drew from the communists an outburst that was loud and hysterical. The MEBA's attack was centered on the fact that the AFL Brotherhood had a charter from the SIU. Some asinine observations, like "how •can a licensed officers' union operate success­ fully when it is connected with an unlicensed seamen's organization?" were made in the course of the attack. These had little effect in face of the BME's clear statement of organization and the purposes for which it was formed. The BME is a union of, by and for the engin­ eers. It will have its own constitution, its own shipping rules and will formulate its own polic­ ies. In short, the AFL Marine Engineers will run their own affairs from start to finish, indemocratic fashion. The SIU has no designs on the engineers. The charter was issued to the BME simply because the SIU recognized the plight of the engineers in the MEBA, who are nothing more than poli­ tical footballs for the communist quarterbacks. The SIU responded to the demands of the en­ gineers because it always felt—and proved—that seafaring men can only win on the economic front if they are united and free of political domination. The MEBA is perhaps the most backward union on the waterfront when it comes to ac­ complishments for its membership. Despite its comparatively long history, it has never made advances to keep pace with the rest of the mari­ time unions. This sad fact is the result of communist dom­ ination—the use of the union for political ends only. That is why the engineers, until the char­ tering of the BME, were demoralized, disor­ ganized and lacking in everything a trade union should provide. The loudest screams against the AFL Brother­ hood came from the communist party hacks and fakers, speaking in their official capacities as communist smear technicians. In the official party organ, the Daily Worker, these party line hacks described the AFL char­ tering of the BME as a move toward "the des­ truction of the labor movement." Despite the fact that the Worker called the MEBA a "rightwing, conservative" union, it has devoted considerable space to singing the praises of the organization. The communist party does not pour funds into tlie Daily Worker for it to glamorize "rightwing, conservative leadership." Any union, or labor official, who opposes the communists becomes the subject of daily tirades in the communist party paper. Interestingly enough, the Worker made no mention of the fact that the "conservative" MEBA has for a chief counsel Lee Pressman, a leading tactician of communist unions. Press­ man was fired recently from his job as counsel to the CIO by President Phil Murray, because (Continued on Page 11) �Page Four Boston Favors Annual Levy For General Fund THE S E A F A R E^R S LOG CIGAR MAKERS WAITING TO REGISTER UNION APPROVAL By BEN LAWSON Friday, August 5. 1949 Tampa Agent Heads Central Labor Assembly Ray White, SlU Agent in the Port of Tampa, hafe ben elected president of the Florida city's AFL Central Trades and Labor Assembly. Elected with White to se* ve for the coming year was Frank Diez, president of the Joint Ad­ visory Board of the AFL Cigar Makers Unions, who takes over the Tampa labor body's vicepresidency. OTHEH OFFICERS Other officers elected at the July 19 meeting were: Hayward L. Parker, secretary; William E. AUen, treasurer; W. L. Vaigneur, conductor; L. C. Palmer, guard; and C. H. Johnson, Hazel Carl­ ton and J. R. Webster, - trustees. White's election comes as the result of SlU policy of full co­ operation and participation by port officials in the affairs of municipal American Federation of Labor groups, and is based on the view that the seamen's wel­ fare is bound with the welfare of other organized workers. ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY The Tampa central'labor body is currently cooperating with the AFL Labor's League for Po­ litical Education, in an effort to improve the well-being of the AFL unions' memberships and the rest of the community in Hillsborough cotinty, in which Tampa is located. The meeting at which the of­ ficers were elected also saw the adoption of a resolution protest­ ing the unwarranted high rent­ als in the Tampa area, and call­ ing for a leveling off to a point more in line with other living costs. BOSTON—There was no de• parture during the past two weeks from the usual slow ship­ ping in this port, but in this re­ spect Boston doesn't appear to differ from most of the other ports throughout the nation. In addition to a payoff on the SS Ann Marie, Bull Lines, we had several in-transit ships. They were the Robin Gray and two Waterman ships, the Greeley Victory and Monroe Victory. The beefs on the Ann Marie were settled right on board. A couple of beefs in the Engine Department of the Robin Gray Members of Tampa's AFL Cigar Makers Union shattered their employers' dreams of a re­ will be settled at the port of payoff. turn to substandard conditions in one of the most resounding union victories on record. De­ luded by the notion that the workers didn't want union representation, the companies called for The Alcoa Partner sent in a call for two replacements. These a cdllective bargaining election by the National Labor Relations Board. were sent immediately to the The Tampa cigar makers expressed their wishes in no uncertain terms. Out of 2.811 votes vessel in Montreal. cast, 2.751 were for the union. Only 39 voted for no union and 21 votes were ruled void. In One of our local Seafarers, above photo are some of the Tampa cigar makers as they waited their turn outside the build­ Alec Olson, is having a heck of ing where the balloting was conducted. a time on his new sloop, cruis­ The trade union consciousness of these AFL people is well-known to the Seafarers, as they ing around the harbors in these were among the SIU's staunchest supporters in the Port of Tampa during the important 1946 parts. He always finds time to General Strike. Incidentally, Sam Gompers, founder and first president of the American Fed­ drop in at the Hall, however. eration of Labor, came out of the Cigar .Makers Union. Brother Morris Norris is look­ ing for a long trjp, as is Ernie Belkner, Night Cook and Baker. Ernie's baking always makes a big hit with the boys on any These ships are the Bienville, i to strengthen our operating fund. By CAL TANNER ship he sails. Alawai, Hurricane, Arizpa, Mo- so that we may continue our MOBILE — Shipping in the bilian. Stonewall Jackson and fight on all fronts to improve It should be pointed out that the action of the membership in port of Mobile has been slov/ Jeff Davis. our position in maritime. approving the resolution for a for the past two weeks, although Oldtimers coming back to Mo- Another matter drawing a lot ten-dollar a.sse.ssment to streng­ we had 11 payoffs and eight after a trip won't recognize of favorable comment is the July then the General Fund is a very sign-ons, plus four ships m tranrenovated Hall. Repairs are 22 issue of "Topics for Ship­ good thing for many reasons. sit. Most of the sign-ons were on ^^ead full speed, and we board Discussions," issued by The smaller ports, most of which ships on continous articles, and g^j^g ^ the A&G District and being air­ are not self-supporting, should we were able to put only a few class job when they're complet­ mailed to all ships at sea. Opin­ especially go for this assessment replacements on each. ion is that this is an excellent ed. in a very big way. Ships paying off for the -last The renovations were started way in which to educate newer two weeks were the Monarch of on orders from the local build­ members. NOT SELF-SUPPORTING The port of Boston only sup­ the Seas, Wild Ranger, Iberville, ing inspectors here, and should ports itself for about three Hurricane, Morning Light, Ariz- be completed about the time of Stonewall Jackson,, our next report. When everymonths of the year. Yet the Hall pa, _ _ Alawai, _ . „ is maintained and the member­ Jeff ^Davis, all Waterman, , and I thing IS in order, we +v,i„i, think iv/r,, Moship given the same representa­ the Cavalier and Clipper, Alcoa. tion as anywhere else. It is Ships signing on and their any of the ship-shape buildings highly important that our Union destinations were: Monarch of the the Seafarers has. be financially able to continue Seas, Puerto Rico; Fairisle, Bre- A few Brothers are listed as By JOE ALGINA this type of representation, and men Rotterdam and Antwerp; the only way it can do so is by Wild Ranger, Puerto Rico; Iber- jjospital this week. They are J. NEW YORK — Business and Robin Doncaster; Gadsden, having a sufficiently strong Gen­ ville coastwise; Morning Light Curtis, M. Leousis, P. Vandereik, shipping just about kept pace American Eastern; W. R. Da vies. with the post-boom average dur­ South Atlantic; Telfair Stock­ eral Fund to enable the organi­ w T. Chpfr, British E. Davidson, S. Reinchuck, L. ing the past couple of weeks. ton, Carras. zation to sustain all ports alike. K Cavalier, Howard and M. J. Smyly. All the Seatrain vessels and If anything, the current rate of The conditiohs of our Brothers British West Indies. Bull Line scows on the intershipping established the fact that SEEN AROUND in the local marine hospital are coastal runs signed on again, as IN-TRANSITS the boom period is over and good, we are happy to report. If you're looking for former that we have to adjust to the did the Robin Locksley, Robin These men are Bob Fisher, J. J. In addition, we had several in- shipmates on the Mobile beach Kettering, Raphael Semmes and Flaherty, Vic lijilazzo and Frank transit ships. These were the this week, here are some of the new normal. the Trinity. In view of the trend, it is ad­ Alasavich. Bessemer Victory, Greeley Vic- lads seen around: P. Harrison, visable for a man paying off a There is a noticeable rise in tory and the Steel Architect. All H. Taylor, P. Leonard, T. Pearce, FUND TIE-UP unemployment up this v/ay, a were contacted and necessary H. Boone, J. Carroll, A. Olander, ship to expect to spend a little South Atlantic is tying up its condition which is also being felt replacements were sent to them. E. Jones, G. Glennon, C. Shart- longer time on the beach, before Liberty ships pending action by he is able to catch a ship again, all over the country. Naturally, Shipping is. expected to be slow zer and Mel Shipley, than he has in the past several Congress on the appropriation there are more and more non- for the coming two weeks. HowA lot of favorable comment years. needed by the ECA to continue seamen who are attempting to ever, we have seven Waterman has been heard around here on its operations for the • coming Right now is a good time to get jobs at sea. We think this is C-2s in port laying around wait- the proposed General Fund Asfiscal year. one of the times when Union ing for cargo. They are subject sessment, with many members, remind the Brothers in New The National , Security Re­ York that they should not for­ protection proves to be excep­ to call anytime cargos becomes particularly oldtimers, Stating get to file applications for un­ sources Board is planning a mo­ tionally valuable. available for them. that this is the wisest moment employment insurance benefits, bilization program in the various if they are eligible. Seamen's fields of shipping. Five committees have been set claims are handled at the office at 165 Joralemon Street, Brook­ up to deal with various phases of the program, but oddly lyn. By PAT ROBERTSON riving in that strike-bound port. Fairhope, Steel Age, Santa Clara enough all representatives are ILLNESS CASES from the management side. Not SAN FRANCISCO — Indica­ During the past two weeks re­ Victory and the Seamar. placements were sent to the fol­ one labor representative has Among the Brothers who are Men who sign off because of tions are that shipping will pick lowing ships: Maiden Victory, been named. late arrivals on the Frisco beach illness, should report to the un­ up during the coming two Waterman; Steel Traveller, Isth­ are Whitey Lewis, Twitchell, employment insurance office, as Since the seamen are the most weeks. mian; Purdue Victory, Water­ Willie McCuistion, Pete the soon as they receive s hospital important cogs in wartime ship­ For the past two weeks things man; Steel Mariner, Isthmian; Greek, and a few others who slip showing they are fit for ping, it would seem that a man have been somewhat slow, since Steel Executive, Isthmian; Mar­ who knows their problems registered and then took off to duty. a large number of the ships ar­ quette Victory, Waterman; Port- see the town. Our payoffs for the past two should be appointed to the riving were on in-transit status. mar, Calmar, and Young Ameri­ Those in drydock are J. Kee- week period included the fol­ group. Also affecting business here is ca, Waterman. We'll close by saying that the nan, W. Lane, R. W. Frye, W. lowing ships: Frances, Kathryn, the CIO longshore strike in Although we expect shipping Sanderson, S. Walerk, Peter Suzanne, Beatrice, Cornelia, and break in the heat spell, slight' Honolulu. to improve in the next two Smith, T. Isaksen and M. Cara- Elizabeth, Bull Lines; Steel as it may be, was most wel­ At any rate, I've been kept weeks, we still don't look for ~way. We are all hoping to see Chemist, Isthmian; Raphael Sem- come. Now if we can get a sim­ busy pinch-hitting' for Jeff Mor­ anything phenomenal. Among these guys back up at the Hall mes, Kyska, Claiborne, Water­ ilar break in the shipping lull, rison, who is in Honolulu to give the ships due in here are the and having coffee with us again man; Sea trains Havana, New we're sure all hands would call representation to SIU crews ar­ Oshkosh Victory, Loyola Victory, soon. York, New Jersey, and Texas; it even. Mobile Hopmg 7 Ships Get Cargoes NY Shipping Siower, But Keeps Pace Witb Post-Boom Average Saa frmckco Sees Signs Of Shipping Pick-Up �Friday. August 5, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire ' LOG Seafarers Crews Make The News ^ mmmmm-smm r* r i J'l Wilmington Agent E. B. Tilley photographed these galley men on deck of the SS Portmar when she arrived in Long Beach July 10. Left to right: A. D. Cano. Steward; C. Waldrom. Ch. Cook; C. Bouskila, Baker; A. Alcoin. MM; M. Aycock. MM, and W. Schaefer. Utility. The good crew brought the ship in without any beefs for a clean payoff. Leaving Long ^each on July 10 was the SS Winthrop Marvin, bound for the Persian Gulf. Among Seafarers aboard were men in above photo, also taken by Brother Tilley. From right to left are B. L. McNeil, 2nd Cook; Ping Sing, Ch. Cook; Richard Gragg, Steward, and F. Lord, Utility. Two crewmembers on left were not identified. 7 The Fourth of July turkey dinner on the SS Steel Vendor was a humdinger. In photo above Chief Cook Isabilo Quanico puts the knife to one of the birds, while crewmen stand by. Third from left is Charles J. Hartman, Baker; sacond from right is Bosun John (Bananas) Zeireis. Among others are James Payne, Ch. Mate; Angel Sylvestri, Ch. Elec.: A1 Robertson, MM; William Vandervlist, Pantryman; C. Sang, 3rd Ciok. Photo by Joe Dioquino. "Chips" Schoenbom relaxes in a shoreside refreshment station during recent Far East run made by the SS Steel Designer^- He and his ship­ mates stood up weH under the heat, thanks to moments like these. < The Steel Designer was put three months and 22 days, with these lads as part of the ship's complement. Standing are Brothers Hanna. Bjogum, Charlie Bush, Chips Schoenbom, Kid Par­ ker, Griffin, Smith and Nugent. Kneeling are Carlson, Hula Hula MitcheU, Risbeck and Tom Crawford. We don't know who the fifth man is. Charlie Bush brought the pix to the LOG. With the same thought in mind, these three Steel Designer men take an outside table. Around the refreshments are Sheriff Keane, Art Raifsnider and Swede Carlson, all of whom appear contented. Brother Risbeck took this photo and one at left. While the Steel Vendor men were enjoying their July 4th chow, the crew of the SS Hurricane were pumping water into the ship's port tanks to right her after the iron ore cargo shift­ ed and caused a 22 degree list. It happened off Narvik, Nor­ way at 2 AM and these lads turned to with the rest; (left to right) Popa, DM; Forbright. AB; Bamett, AB, and Scarbor­ ough, AB. Jack Simison submitted photo. �THE Page Six Del Norte Crew Starts Classes In Seamanship; Two-fold Benefits Seen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 5. 1949 THEY'RE BEHIND NEW SHIPBOARD SEAMANSHIP CLASSES Determined to make the SS Del Norte the best man­ ned vessigl afloat, SIU deck men on the Mississippi Steam­ ship Company's sleek passenger-cargo ship have inaugurat­ ed shipboard classes in seamanship. "We want to organize things* so that those who are willing to contracted ships to follow. Such learn won't have to do so the a system of shipboard edhard way," said Blackie Banks-i "cation, right at the point where ton. ton, the Del Norte's Bosun, who it could be the most practical, is one of the oldtimers sparking would be of inestimable value the Union education program on to both the Union and the membership, he predicted. the cruise ship. Outlining the unique project. Speaking of the benefits of Brother Bankston declared that the classes accruing aboard the the benefits would be two-fold. Del Norte,. Bankston declared: First, it would enable the men "It has done nothing but good "who are good material and who on this ship." are willing to leam" to become The classes in seamanship expert seamen. aboard the Del Norte are held in iiilii addition to the highly successful WILL AID NEGOTIATORS Here are some of the members of the SS Del Norte's Deck Gang now aiding program of shipboard Union educational The second advantage would meetings, which are conducted education designed to strengthen the arm of Union negotiators and to make the ship's crew the be of great value to the Union by Brother Bankston, and Thur­ "best in the' field." None of the men were identified, hut that's Blackie Bankston. the Mississippi as a whole. As Bankston put it, ston Lewis. Del Norte crewmeip;. vessel's Bosun, sitting on the hit at the right. "This in timn would help in fut­ hers are among the most avid ure negotiations to keep getting readers of Union Education De­ the best contracts and wages in partment publications. the maritime industry for the The Del Norte crew has ac­ Seafarers." quired the use of a 16 mm. The seamanship classes have sound motion picture projector been underway for two trips and and all hands will soon have By RED CAMPBELL will continue as long as the an opportunity to see the SIU Backing the SIU fight on the crew deenis it necessary, Banks- films, "Battle of Wall Street" Having recently completed my annual "ulcer a la Waterman" legislation to establish a Mer­ ton explained. treatment aboard the SS Fairland, I find myself on Beaver Street and "This Is The SIU." chant Marine Reserve, 19 crewServing as the Del Norte's members aboard the SS Strath­ still shaking the coal dust out of my hair. The Chief Mate I left "Professor of Seamanship" is cape vigorously protested the in Norfolk on a previous shaking. However, with all the distrac­ Bob Garn. According to Banksbill as being in conflict "with tions ten thousand tons of coal can bring, (for days the crew look­ ton, Brother Gam tackles his ed like the extras from the Jolson Story) our trip to Venice was our traditional rights." educational duties with astound­ somewhat eventful as all Waterman hops are. Seamen who have had So­ ing enthusiasm. In a letter to the House Venice as you know is the city of watery streets—a decided "He doesn't mind one bit doing cial Security taxes deducted subcommittee considering the saving to "the taxpayer in the way of brooms. On street corners from their pay should check his share in teaching wire splic­ biU, known as HR 4448, the instead of traffic lights they ing and reeving blocks—in fact, their old-age and survivors Strathcape Seafarers- said the have bell-buoys. For the vaca­ insurance accounts with the proposed legislation was "an in­ he loves it," Bankston said. Social Security Administra­ sult to the seamen who answer­ tioning baseball umpire, local Response to the seamenship tion. The right of a seaman ed their country's call in World opticians sell seeing-eye fish. As classes among Del Norte deck for those famous singing gondo­ men has been more than grat­ or his family to Old Age War II." liers, they're nothing but an un­ ifying, Bosun Bankston pointed and Survivors Insurance ben­ Urging defeat of the bill, the organized bunch of off-key gar­ out. There has been "good at­ efits depend on the wages Strathcape men said "we see no lic crunchers. At all funerals, tendance" at all the sessions reported and entered on the good purpose served by use of each pall-bearer is supplied with held thus far and the progress seaman's wage record. The threats, force and military reg­ a bilge pump. Every hotel ad­ size of the benefit also de­ of the classes indicates that there imentation." vertises its "sunken living room" pends on this wage record. are some good pupils taking The SIU's denunciation of the —why not?—the Grande Canal A special post card. Form part. bill, which would have forced OAR-7004 is provided for seamen to break their own runs right through it. Every ele­ vator has a periscope. They even HOPE OTHERS WILL FOLLOW this purpose, and can be strikes, coupled with the storm catch herring in the mouse-traps. The Del Norte Bosun express­ obtained by simply writing of protests made by the Strath­ ed the hope that the seamanship or calling at your nearest cape crew and others, apparent­ This is the only place in the world where the house detective classes would establish a pattern Social Security field office. ly had good effect. Nothing has takes soundings. for ^ crews aboard Seafarersbeen heard further of HR 4448. Our journey to town was a bit long but we enjoyed the com­ pany of an old fashioned bus driver—when he hit somebody RED CAMPBELL he stopped. At this time of the The "shining example of good seamanship" displayed by the crew of the Osh­ year the town is overflowing with American tourists. The Venetian kosh Victory when the Waterman ship ran aground off the Mexican coast on June Chamber of Commerce stands by to take care of them when they 11, has been hailed by Capt. V. B. McFaddm and Chief OflFicer Anthony Reale as "a go broke. Two bread lines will be introduced—one white, one rye. 19 On Strathcape Venice Dampens Red's Spirits; Aided SIU Fight 'See America First,' He Cries On Reserve Bill Social Security Topside HailsOshkosh Vic Men's Know-how real credit to the Seafarers In-* Complete text of the letter temational Union." follows: The ship's , officers' glowing "It gives us great pleasure in commendation of the Oshkosh writing this letter of commenda­ tion for the crew of the Osh­ Seafarers was contained in a let­ kosh Victory. On the night of ter dated Jime 18 and received June 11, the vessel ran aground at SIU Headquarters in New off the coast of Mexico and York. from the time of the groimding Specifically referring to the to the time the vessel was safe­ work performed by the men in ly underway again, the work and refloating the vessel, the offi­ effort put forth by the crew cers' ' letter declared that "this should be marked as a shining crew, man for man, will stack example of good seamanship up agakist the best srew afloat." and a real credit to the Sea- farers International Union. "During the two days the ves­ sel was aground the crew worked uncomplainingly and with such a fine spirit of co­ operation that it is safe to say that this crew, man for man, will stack up against the best crew afloat. Both myself and the mate feel that if ever again we should find ourselves in serious difficulties we hope that once again we may have a crew like this ene." MEAT BALLS WON'T LEAVE TOWN However, while you're stiU financially able, you can dine at the "Chit-Chat." Each afternoon they feature very fitting chamber music—fit for a gas chamber. Eat one meat ball here and I guar­ antee you stay here. The Saturday night special is only 50 lire. You get a cup of coffee, a salami sandwich, and a stomach pump, (a highly recommended stomach pump.) The porter in the men's room quit—he couldn't stand the smell from the kitchen. Some people think Italian cheese is exported—it's deported. That stuff could never get to be as old as it smells. Another feature of the "Chit-Chat" is its midget waiters—you never know when you get short-changed. To top everything ^Ise Off, the grape-treaders had a sit down strike—^kinda messy. Which all brings to mind my favorite pre-war slogan "SEE AMERICA FIRST." �is&£Si "[-ffi-aammfi Friday. August S, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Seven S&maiSmsm! DOROTHY, May K — M. C.' have been returned dirty and the matter of the dumbwaiter McCranie, Chairman; F. Wray, stained. Other Robin ships have overtime brought to the atten­ Secretary. Minutes of previous had the same trouble. Motion tion of a Patrolman. Dumbwaiter meeting accepted as read. Old by DeVito that Patrolman check is out-of order, necessitating the business settled. Delegates re­ high prices of slopch'est. carrying of food up to the third ported that everything was go­ deck. Motion carried to have Pa­ XXX JOHN W. BURGESS. AprU 24 trolman check with company of­ ing smoothly, with no beefs in any of the departments. Motions — J. Furton. Chairman; M. ficials as to the poor service carried: to have water cooler re­ Smith. Secretary. - Minutes of given by chandlers aboard. Mo­ placed or repaired in Savannah; last meeting read and accepted. tion carried that a better grade to refer to Patrolman the mat­ New Business: Crew agreed that of stores be put aboard. Motion ter of obtaining a clock for the men will play poker in recrea­ carried that more frozen foods crew's quarters aft; to give a tion room and clean up after be put aboard. Good and Wel­ vote of thanks to the Stewards game. Motion carried to give fare: Suggestion made that Pa­ Department for the swell chow Stewards Department a vote of trolman see that 'ship is ade­ and cooperation they gave all confidence for a job well done. quately stocked with fresh food. hands. Crew's Messman, Gun Good and Welfare: Suggestion ningham, suggested that crew made to exchange library upon try to keep messroom tidy at arrival in the States. One min­ night. Meeting adjourned at ute of silence .for Brothers lost at sea. 7:20 PM. X i X .XXX INEZ. May 7—^Lov^, Chairman; HELEN, May 8—E. Gonzalez. H. A. Orlando. Secretary. Dele­ gates reported that all' books Chairman; J. A. Highlower. Sec­ were in good standing. Deck and retary. All delegates' reports 4, 4, Engine men gave vote of thanks were accepted. Motions carried W. E. DOWNING. May 25 Brady. Chairman; James Hickey. to Stewards Department for their to have Patrolman clarify beef Secretary. Delegates' reports re­ cooperation. No beefs on board. concerning BR eating in crew's vealed minor disputed overtime G. Malby was elected Ship's mess at meal time, and to set­ in Deck Department, . disputed Delegate. Under Good and Wel­ tle dispute between Chief and port time in Stewards Depart­ fare, department delegates were Second Cooks. Under Education, ment. Discussion on notice post­ reminded to submit repair lists the Bosun explained the way ed by Captain on conditions of to Ship's Delegate before arrival a good Union man should con­ payoff at Beaumont, Texas. Del­ in port. Meeting adjourned at duct himself aboard ship. The repair list of the previous trip egates in respective departments 7:10 PM. was checked and it was found to make repair lists, copies to By HANK XXX ROBIN GOODFELLOW. April that everything had been taken be given to boarding Patrolman In two shakes of a fantail, Brothers, we're piling on the scales on arrival in payoff port. Sug­ 30 — irincent Meehan. Chair­ care of with the exception of a gestion by Chairman Brady to man; Howard Rice. Secretary. few items which will be at- of this column a fish tale as true as Florida fishing is world famous. fenlist Day-man Berl Qhlsen as a Delegates reported no beefs. New tended to by Deck Delegate Brother Larry White has confessed to some mighty fine Florida baiting and biting. In a lightweight workout he caught a 12 pound hew permitman. Move was ac­ Business: Motion carried to have when he sees the Mate. bass. And down in Boca Grande he pulled no punches in giving a claimed by all members present. KO to a heavyweight whopper—a 163 pound tarpon. Without .any One minute of silence in memory grunts, Larry sure can be classed as a professional fisherman, be­ of departed Brothers. lieve us or not. . . Several weeks ago that cribbage-playing champ. 4. i 4. Weaver Manning, was in town. Last week his SS Tulsa shipmate. MANGORE. May 8—(Chairman Bill Todd, came in—and back again at those pinochle games on the not given); Masdn, Secreteury. recreational deck. . . Bill Gale is in town again with a good old Delegates reported number of Florida tan on his face. No doubt Bill would say "And where else books and permits in their de­ would I get the tan". . . Big Dutchy Bolz is anchored in this over­ partments. Brother Keefer elec­ of the date of voyage and name heated town after his trip on the tanker SS Michael. JOHN (Dominick) NEWEI,L ted to confer with the Patrol­ 4, » 4; There is a letter for you at of ship you referred to in your man at the payoff. Motion carOldlimer Harry Gallagher writes he'll appreciate hearing ried that repair lists be made the Seamen's Church Institute, recent letter to New Orleans from his shipmates while he'll be dxydocked for some time in Agent Earl Sheppard. out by each department delegate 25 South St., New York City. the Ellis Island Marine Hospital in New York. He says every­ and turned over to Ship's Dele­ XXX XXX thing is swell there—except there's no night lunch. Anyway, gate to be presented to Patrol­ VICTOR E. JOHNSON JOHN R. WEBB he wants his shipmate. Steward Frank Simone, on the Raphael man. Steward instructed to notify Get in touch with your father, Get in touch with your wife, Semmes to know (but he's only kidding) that he's hospitalized crew as to when stores and care of Adams Restaurant, 1100 Ed R. Johnson, Box 163, Woodbecause of eating bad food. . . Several Brothers with smites linen are being brought aboard. Magazine St., New Orleans, La. hull, 111. on their faces are wondering what ever became of B.T.O. Peto Discussion on amount of toilet XXX XXX Loleas lately? They have been informed that he's studying at soap to be issued. Matter of JACK LEONARD THROWER MELVIN RICE Sheepshead Bay to be a waiter so he can sling hash at his overtime for making ice to be Communicate with your moth­ Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley cousin's restaurant. . . Mike Rossi, the smiling Bosun, is now referred to Patrolman. One min­ W e s s e 1, Supervisor, Seamen's er, Laverne Rice, 208 Penn St., aboard the Waterman scow, Andrew Jackson, somewhere in tho ute of silence for Brothers who Church Institute, 25 South St., Waxahachie, Texas. North Pacific Ocean right now. . . That international traveler lost their lives at sea. New York City. of a cook, who is always wearing a mustache on his face, ALVIN^HENDERSON XXX Jimmie Crescitelli (his first name is really Eugene) just tame Your lawyer, at 291 Broad­ PETER MACKIE into port from Naples. How was Rome, Jimmy?. , . Les .Ames Get in touch ^at once with way, asks you to get in touch is sweating out New York weather after being on the Wesl Local Draft Board No. 32, 301- with him. Coast—mainly Portland, Oregon. 303 Hinson Building, Tampa, Fla. XXX X X X HARLEY WOLD XXX X X i Brother James Biehl is down in New Orleans light how. How's Please write to M. E. Jones, DEL MONTE. April 12—Henry ANDREW BAILEY everything with you, oldtimer?. . . Speaking of New Orleans, two Gerdes. Chairman; Bob Creel. Get in touch with your wife 2517 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago Brothers from Mobile are in town right now, meeting a lot Secretary. Election held for at 1253 East 35 St., Brooklyn, 12, m. shipmates. It's Bob Schaeffer and C. Ray. We have had the pleasure Ship's Delegate. John Alman el­ New York. XXX of being told that Bob Schaeffer is-famous.-He's the-Casanova o4 " THORES E. DICKENS ated by acclamation. Deck Del­ XXX Get in touch with Benjamin the Vieux Carre down in New Orleans. . . And this reminds us of JOHN SUCHEVITS egate reported some disputed Brother Tony Pisano. He is the Casanova of Bourbon Street. . . Please get in touch with Roy B. Sterling, 42 Broadway, New overtime which he believed to Brother "Wally" Wallace, who came in after a trip on the Raphael te good and payable. Other Roberts, SS Portmar, care of York City, regarding your case. Semmes, is probably wondering if Bob High has been turning to delegates reported all in order. Calmar Steamship Corp., 25 •for those baseball games aboard the Robin Kirk—due in New York CARLOS F. HERNANDEZ Suggestion by Neagle that each Broadway, New York, N.Y. soon. . . By the way. Brothers, we have-heard that • coffee-(and Communicate with William man clean wash room after use. XXX doughnuts) put out to the New York membership twice daily on Mahler, 170 Broadway, New MALCOLM M. CROSS Exhaust fans suggested for all the recreation deck is better tasting than any of the nickel or dime Get in touch with your wife York City, regarding your case. foc'sles. One minute of silence coffee these restaurants have. Not only is the coffee that good but Florence, at 736 Cary Drive, San Phone BEekman 3-3289. for departed Brothers. it is plenty appreciated by the Brothers. Leandro, Calif. XXX XXX 4i 41 4> MARTIN BLACKWELDER ROBIN LOCKSLEY. June 19 XXX Here are a few items you can shoot the sea breeze about Vincent O'Reilly wants you to —O. Klippberg. Chairman; J. De­ JOSEPH LEBLANC anywhere in the world. According to an article we >read it said Call at once at the office of get in touch with him at 2427 Vito. Secretary. Delegates re­ that a good cook is made of the following ingredients—(1) ono ported no beefs. New Business: William Mahler, attorney, 170 Ninth Walk, Jackson Heights, part artist (which makes us think that Brother Norman Maffic, Motion by Walter Gustavson that Broadway. He is holding gear New York. He has checked your who is all artist, probably would be a perfect cook); (2) two suit in the New York Hall. delegate check repair list. Mo­ and money for you. parts inventor; (3) three parts efficiency plus a dash of person­ tion by Lester Keyes that when 4. 4. 4- ' XXX ality. Well, and with a little gravy overtime any cook can bo ELEANOR MARIE HOTVILLE FRANCISCO RUFINO the Patrolman comes aboard, he, a super-dooper genius. . . Accordingg to experts the odds arc Get in touch with William Get in touch at once with Wil­ the Steward and Ship's Delegate (no fooling) 3,500,000 to 1 against turning up a perfect "29" Mahler, attorney,, 170 Mahler, 170 Broadway, New find out why there wasn't liam cribbage hand. Wanna bet?. . . Is it hot these days. It sure is York City, regarding your case. enough food purchased in US Broadway, New York City. the humility of getting this humidity day after day. Even Hie before trip began. Motion by XXX XXX perspiration has perspiration. Well, Brothers keep the ships LAMAR PICKETT O. (Bill) GONSALVES Steward Albert Vetu that no clean and happy. Your jobs and contracts are your security. Get in touch with your parents Please advise Joe Algina or laxmdry be sent ashore in LourProtect them by sailing the ships shipshape—the SIU way. -enco Marques, because goods Joe Volpian at New York Hall in Miami, Fla. btiw-g OTL the refierexidum -fov AW. awwiia.! Gewera,! Puwd" As^essmewi: oiill continue fhtrii jpiUQu^ So. Hea4dpQrtlien£aaciest; AsG ha.ll and. cast your vote. It's your tinion.. and. it5s upijp you to help run "' CUT and RUN �Pagie iSighi THE SEAFARERS Gray Proposes Pooling Cola Of Hospital Donations LOG Friday, August 5. 1949 Bees Trim Bale Cotneau Team, 12-10 To the Editor: After losing two games by close margin^ on previous trips, the Cola Bees defeated the Ca­ To the Editor: nadian Baie Comeau All Stars, I had an eye-opening talk with 12 to 10. The Canadians chalked the Union's Special Service Rep­ up nine runs in the first inning, resentative, Joe Volpian, the mostly on Cola Bee errors. other day. He showed me files The softballing Seafarers set­ containing the names of the large tled down, however, and limit­ number of SIU men in hospitals ed the Canadians to only one run throughout the world, some as for the remainder of the game. far away as Honolulu. Spectacular hitting' netted the Some of these men are no Cola Bees their 12 runs in the longer eligible for Union hospi­ closing innings. The All Stars tal benefits because they have was composed of the best play­ deceived their $3.00 weekly ben­ ers picked from four teams in efits for the maximum 52 weeks, Baie Comeau, where the Colabee ^he Union, however, is taking picks up newsprint for the US. care of these men out of the Tiie appearance of the Cola general fund. Bees on the Canadian playing I have also learned that cer­ field always brings out a large tain groups of men in some of number of SIU rooters. These four Seafarer stalwarts appear in the lineup when the marine hospitals are send­ BILL GRAY The Cola Bees keep in shape ing out form letters to compan­ the Cola Bees, representing the ship of the same name, meet at sea by practicing in the num­ ies on whose ships they have softb^l opposition in the port of Baie Comeau. From left to fund, specifying that it is to be ber two hold on the way to Can­ previously worked, asking for right: Slim Serralin, John Dugina, Bernie Friedman and Ed used for the benefit of sill mem­ ada. contributions from crewmembers. Nooney, whose fast ball and curve puzzle many a Canadian bers in hospitals. The money will John J. Dugina batter. One man in this group has for­ thus be earmarked for the spe­ warded one of these letters to cific purpose for which it is Seatrain, another man to Missis­ intended. sippi, another to Alcoa, and so Judging by what I saw in our on. Headquarters files, I realize what As a result of these direct ap­ a swell job is being done for peals, the men in one hospital the members in the various hos­ are receiving excessive benefits pitals. If we Seafarers have con­ To Ihe Edilor: factor in supporting or defeat­ working men and women. while the men in the far away fidence in our Union—and there places—all of them good Union is every reason that we should Concerning Brother Raymond's ing various bills in Congress. In conclusion, as a member of Being able to accomplish this, the AFL, I believe it is not only Brothers — are getting along as — we will make our hospital article on the possibility of the it stands to reason that we also to our advantage to support the best they can on the regular $3.00 contributions to the regular hos­ SIU actively participating in the could be instrumental in helping political aims of labor but also weekly benefits given by the pital fund, and leave it to the AFL's political education pro­ carry out the political purposes our duty as a legitimate trade Union. Union to see to it that all mem­ gram, I, and many others whom of the American Federation of union. TO REGULAR FUND bers in all hospitals receive I have talked to, are all for it. Labor on other issues affecting C. N. Mclnis , I suggest, therefore, that the equal benefits from the proceeds As Brother Raymond points out, there was a time when the men donating money at the pay­ of our donations. promises made by the majority offs to their Brothers in the Bill Gray of the politicians to labor was Marine Hospitals, contribute this Ship's Delegate just so much vot^-getting ba­ money to the regular hospital Seatrain New Jersey loney. However, today, in Presi­ dent Truman and many Con­ By I. H. Pepper gressmen, who were labor-sup­ ported in their elections, we have men who have consistently Over the forest green he rode... proven themselves to be true Cracking a whip, To the Editor: hospital here, with one scheduled friends of labor. Racing the wind... Just a few lines to let the to be discharged today. That's BUCK STONE WALL about all the news now. I hope boys know I am here, of all Death in a flaming robe. places, in the San Juan Marine to see you all soon. I want to Because Congress is still dom­ say hello to all the boys on the inated by a reactionary, laborA hundred thousand acres burn. Hospital. fifth deck and to Paul on the hating element, these men have Brown-eyed doe with speckled fawn I have been in hospitals twice second. been defeated in the attempts Trembling, know not where to turn. before, once in 1911 for typhoid Dr. Jaime Valitmour was just to repeal the Taft-Hartley law and once in 1925 with a broken in and said just one more week. Remember not one quiet dawn. leg. Outside of those two <ex- Then to get a ship back to the and replace it with a -fair labormanagement relations bill such Over the forest green he rode... cursions, I had never been sick states.. as the Thomas-Lesinski bill. a day. That is, outside of a little Scaling peaks. H. J. Hanes It therefore seems like plain hangover. But a trip around the Hurdling streams...' common sense to me to try to do comer would fix that up. BURNS GRATEFUL something about this situation. Death in a flaming robe. During the current stay in the By doing our utmost in support­ hospital I have had two opera­ FOR HOSPITALITY Men sweat and curse iand pray for rain. ing labor's political aims we can tions. Right now I feel fine, OF SIU BROTHERS help put men partial to labor No rest. Through heat apd night and day : left New York on Dec. 15 weigh­ in Congress and thus assure la­ To the Editor: They labor on the mad terrain, ing 201 pounds. At present bor of a fair deal. Where giant firs flare up like hay. tip the scales at 170. I should like to ^express my It is only natural that a young thanks to the crew of the SS organization should concern it­ GOOD CHOW Over the forest green he rode... Greeley Victory for the cooper­ self with becoming strong in­ . Onward and onward, As I say I feel fine. This is ation and kindness they showed a" nice hospital. Lots of good to me when I was stricken with ternally first. However, we are Faster and faster... food, with chicken three times appendicitis. I was Bosun at the now a strong, well-knit and so­ lid organization and we are in Death in a flaming robe. a week and eggs every morning. time. a position to try to improve con­ Of course, if you have an eye At the same time I. want to Crisp, charred spines of trees poke skyward. for beauty you must look at the thank the Brothers in the Tampa ditions by appropriate political Conscious of immodest dress nurses. We have a nice fellow Hall for the splendid hospitality action. They drape themselves in shrouds of srrioke. at the office here. He makes the they gave my wife while I was WE CAN DO IT rounds once a week, and some­ recuperating from the appendix The mountains blush in nakedness. We have proven time and times twice. operation in the Tampa Munici­ again that we are able to sup­ Over the forest green he rode... He has lots of waterfront to pal Hospital. port and win beefs for, and in Knowing no mercy. cover and it keeps him pretty These men all showed them­ collaboration with, other unions. busy at times. Leaving but blackness... selves to be true friends. These, as well as our own. Joseph E. Burns There are six SIU boys in the Death in a flaming robe. , Also, we have been a potent Support Urged For AFL Campaign To Oust Anti-Labor Congressmen In 1950 Elections Log -A - Rhythms FOREST FIRE H. J. Haites Expects To Leave Drydock Soon, Head For US �Friday, August 5. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine A Seafarer Sketches His Shipmates Del Sud Carries Good Crew Bessemer Victory Men Are Subjects For Norman Maffie But Designer Missed Boat SMttTY ^ To the Editor: ' 'ScHoswf-f?-' L'V" —:r=rrrr-' v Vi^ 1 tiB£^ ! I have just spent a few months aboard Mississippi's luxury liner, the SS Del Sud. I find that I prefer Baltimore's new Ore ships to it. Of course, the run made by the Del Sud has the Ore ship's beat a long ways, but the de­ signers of the Ore ships made up for this, in my opinion, by doing a better job than is evi­ dent on the Mississippi wagon. fff: For one thing, the reefei, en­ gineers on the liner are always catching it from one end or the other. The crews' quarters are air-conditioned, but the Stew­ ards Department lives right over the engine room. There is no in­ sulation and if the air is cooled enough for them to be comfor­ table, the passengers and the Deck Department are too cold. If the reefer tries to warm these people up, the Stewards Depart­ ment has to squak. And this works the other way around in the winter. Chow, draft and a cat perplex the Deck Gang. SMALL LAUNDRY. be expected of a Ship's Dele­ gate. AI Flyim is taking his vaca­ tion this trip after a year of fine work on board. Keith Winsley, better known as Honolulu, heads the crew and arranges such sports as baseball games with the crews of other ships in various ports. Max Lipton, who usually gets the chairman's job at the meet­ ings, does just as fine a job in the galley as he does presiding over the meetings. Hans Spiegel has been handling the Stewards Department Delegate's job for quite a while now, and he has plenty to do as he has more men in his department than in the other two departments combin­ ed. So with all these good Union men aboard—and I have only mentioned a few of them—the Del Sud should keep right on being a fine home for SIU men. With all these men working hard as they do, they kind of make up for the designer's mistakes. For myself though, I'm likely to go back up to Baltimore and try another Ore ship for awhile. Paul Ferandez The crew's laundry is too small and it is right beside the watchmen's foc'sle who sleep in the daytime, and every time someone uses the clothes drier it wakes them up. Then when the glory hole steward has to take the dirty linen to the lock­ er, he has to go topside, through the passengers' quarters and down another ladder up forward. To the Editor: Nor are there any wash bowls In response to Brother Buck­ in the crews' foc'sles. ley's article in the LOG (June For a ship as modern as this 22) in which he opposes com­ I was a bit disappointed, but we pulsory vacations,' I would like have a fine crew aboard to keep to point out what I think are the spirits up. Warren Wyman a few discrepancies in his reas­ has been doing a fine job as oning. Brother Buckley makes quite Bosun, after relieving Rocky Benson. Jack Hartley keeps a point of job security. Also as things rolling as smooth as could to the right of a Union member to remain on ships, as long as he wants to. It is my belief that the jobs belong to the membership of the Seafarers and not to any in­ dividual. A man may say that he is entitled to stay on a job as long as' he wants to regardless of the scarcity of jobs, but on To the Editor: second thought he should re­ Here is something good for the member that he was not alone membership which I have just on the picket line and that the accidentally discovered. job was fought for by all mem­ The American Seamen's Friend bers alike. No one member, or Society is maintaining a rest one group of members gained home on Staten Island, where anything by themselves, but all seamen can board and room for of them pulling together did. three dollars a day. The home is IN THICK OF IT located on 6640 Hylan Boulevard, Tottenville, Staten Island, and In some instances, many of the is the only such rest center now Brothers were at sea on a com­ operating in the Port of New pany's ships that were being York area. Most of the others struck in the states and there­ closed up after the war. fore it was necessary for mem­ The building is a former man­ bers on the boach to hit the sion, not just a lean-to. Bathing bricks and win the beef. facilities are located right on the The jobs contracted to the property, which is in a country­ Seafarers International Union be­ like atmosphere. There are, of long to all membeis and if it course, games, books, radios and becomes necessary to apportion other recreational material avail­ the jobs and set a time limit able. so that all membeis can work The fare from Manhattan to part of the time instead of some "the home is 17 cents, including members working all of the subway, ferry and bus-transfer. time, then that is what should The bus stops right at the door. be done. Every full book member of I understand any American seaman who feels he needs a this Union is entitled to his rest is eligible. Mrs. Lee-Martin share of the work and any other is in charge; the phone number viewpoint than this is basically is TOttenville 8-2828. Perhaps wrong. Irrespective of Brother Buck­ you would post a notice on the bulletin board or insert a line ley's views there are many men or two in the Union paper to in the Union who are sobe*', in­ let the boys in on something dustrious and capable of hand­ ling even his job. good. William W- Land> 1 F. Smith Member Says Jobs Should Be Shared Rest Center Wins Praise As Good Deal For Seamen Maffie found the Black Gang pensive and orderly. ' i/icrc/$.ys-i ^ i • MOB • ^ ^ ' «o ^ - """ •" Jytti W}f^6: WR>T€5 H6i/Se -- • "i The galley was always jumping. �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Augusl 5, 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. two window fans for the Hall W. McCuistion. 23138; Recording here. Motion by L. Dardin car­ Secretary, W. L. Busch, 50829; ried, instructing Galveston Reading Clerk, Pat Robinson, Branch to place complete min­ 30148. utes of its meetings in the re­ All minutes of previous meet­ port to Headquarters, and to PORT REa REG. REa TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ings in other Branches read and DECK ENG. STWDS. REa DECK ENa STWDS. SHIPPED notify the Secretary-Treasurer approved. Brother Robertson re­ that this has not been done. 16 23 13 52 3 8 12 23 ported that he is serving as Act­ Boston 4 4 4 143 126 108 377 89 62 53 204 ing Agent during absence of New York. Philadelphia 29 21 14 64 SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jeff 20 20 14 54 Jeff Morrsion, who had gone" to Baltimore 111 111 97 319 Gillette, 37060; Recording Sec­ 105 109 75 289 Honolulu to represent SIU A&G 44 Norfolk 39 retary, W. J. Brantley, 111; Read­ 22 105 30 27 21 78 District membership in that port 18 Savannah 10 ing Clerk, Charles Rice, 40707. 17 45 8 9 6 23 during the longshore beef. Rob­ 8 Tamna Headquarters' report read and 6 5 19 7 7 6 20 ertson stated that the affairs of 92 accepted. Agent reported that Mobile 70 62 224 50 48 31 129 the port are in good shape, with • 105 96 123 324 99 89 142 330 shipping had been on the slow the prospects for shipping look­ New Orleans 88 Galveston 90 58 236 18 12 22 52 side. Job calls came from the ing better. The report on the Cape Nome in Charleston, and 42 West Coast 32 23 97 25 21 12 58 San Juan Hall submitted by the Carabulle and Canton Vic­ New Orleans Agent Earl Shep- GRAND TOTAL.. 696 6*24 542 1,862 454 412 ~ 394 1,260 tory in Jacksonville. A replace­ pard and Engine Patrolman ment was sent to the Beaver Buck Stephens was read in its Victory, as one of her crew got ance with recommendations of constitution, the New Orleans bright, he reported, as a settle­ entirety, and the membership off to go to the hospital. Sev­ Building Maintenance Commit­ resolution calling for a referen­ ment in the grain elevator strike voted to approve it after full eral ships are due to call during tee's report, which has been ap­ dum on the proposed ten-dollar appears far off. With quite a few discussion. A resolution on a the next two weeks. Minutes of proved by membership in all General Fund assessment was grain ships scheduled for this voluntary ten-dollar assessment other Branch meetings were ap­ Branches. Under Good and Wel­ presented for the second succes­ port, the beef has affected our was read and discussed. The proved. Motion carried to ex­ membership concurred in the fare membership discussed the sive time and the membership shipping, one ship has already cuse Frank Oetgen from the resolution in a show-of-books urgent need for repairs on the voted overwhelmingly for adop­ been diverted to Galveston. meeting.. Following a reading tion. The Agent spoke on local Agent saicL that if strike should vote. Under Good and Welfare, Norfolk Branch building. shipping and discussed the pros­ be settled before next meeting, x>f the New Orleans resolution it was urgently recommended MOBILE — Chairman, Louis pects for the coming two weeks. there should be a pickup in for a ten-dollar assessement for that the assessment be approved Neira, 26393; Recording Secre­ Motion carried to place on pro­ shipping. Report oh San Juan the General Fund, there was by the entire membership. Also tary, James L. Carroll, 50409; bation for two years a permit- HaU read in its entirety. After full discussion on the question. discussed were the San Juan Reading Clerk, Harold J. Fisch­ man, who had fouled up on full discussion, a motion carried A motion to adopt the resolu­ situation, the Honolulu beef and er, 59. three different occasions during unanimously to concur with the tion was carried unanimously. the organizational problems fac­ Motion carried, to read only the past three weeks, ashore and report. Motion carried to adopt Membership- voted approval of ing the Union. New Business of other ports. aboard ship. The case was dis­ resolution calling for annual as­ the report on the San Juan Hall, reaffirming their previous rec­ BOSTON — Chairman, J. Brother Fischer read the Agent's cussed thoroughly and the mem­ sessment to build General Fund ommendation that the Hall be Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec report, stating that the Agent bership held that, if the man to enable Union to continue its closed and a representative stay retary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading was in Washington with other was to be given a chance, he broad functions. Meeting ad­ in PR to handle Union affairs. SIU International officers to dis­ should be placed on probation. journed to permit showing of Clerk, M. Norris. 4 4 4 Minutes of other Branch meet­ cuss the proposed Panamanian Under Good and Welfare the film, "This Is the SIU." boycott. He said the officials question of gashounds and per­ BALTIMORE — Chairman, 4 s. ings read and accepted. Agent were also going to attend Senate formers came up, and several William Rentz, 26445; Recording reported on the status of ship­ PHILADELPHIA— Chairman, ping in this port. Dispatcher an­ and House hearings on bills af­ speakers pointed out the dangers L. Carden, 40375; Recording Sec­ Secretary, Eddie Mooney, 46671; nounced the number of men reg­ fecting labor and matters of in­ to the Union if their actions retary, D. Hall, 43372; Reading Reading Clerk, A1 Kerr, 29314. Trial Committee's report was istered and shipped for the pe­ terest to the maritime industry, were to be permitted to con­ Clerk, S. Bergeria, 7142. Minutes of previous Branch read and accepted. Minutes of riod, and Patrolman's report was particularly the closed shop pro­ tinue. t t 4, meetings were accepted as read. other ports approved. Several read. A motion carried to accept visions of the Taft-Hartley law. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Agent gave his report on the men were excused from the the Headquarters' report to the The Agent's report said that membership. The New Orleans there were eight C-2s in port to Bill Higgs, 223; Recording Sec­ status of shipping, which has meeting after presenting accept­ resolution calling for a ten-dol­ take full crews. A report on retary, James Tucker, 2209; not been too bad. He also out­ able reasons. The resolution lar general fund assessment to building renovation stated that Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, lined some of • the organizing from New Orleans recommend­ activities with which this port ing a ten-dollar General Fund bolster the Union was read for the repairs on the Mobile Hall 76. would probably be completed by A motion carried to hold over is concerned. Motion carried call­ assessment carried by a vote of the second week, as per consti­ next meeting. As per the consti­ until the next meeting the cases ing for concurrence with report 340 to 2. Motion carried to ac­ tution. Following discussion, a tutional requirement, there was of 11 men charged with activit­ on the San Juan Hall submitted cept and concur in report on vote was taken and the resolu­ tion was adopted unanimously. a second reading of the ten-dol­ ies harmful to the Union, in or­ by Bull Sheppard and Buck the San Juan Hall. Under New lar General Fund assessment der to give them ample time to Stephens. Motion carried to ac­ Business, a motion carried call­ S. NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben resolution, put forth by New Or­ appear before the membership. cept Secretary-Treasurer's report ing for the appointment of mas­ Bees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. leans members. Membership vot­ Minutes of other Branch meet­ and the Headquarters report, as ters-at-arms at the meetings. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, ed to adopt the resolution, fol­ ings read and approved. Port well as a motion to adopt res­ During Good and Welfare the lowing the action taken at the Agent stated that business af­ olution for a ten-dollar assess­ Union's film, "This Is the SIU," B. Taylor, 28926. last meeting on this proposal. fairs of the port are in igoOd ment, which was presented by was shown and was well-receiv­ Motion carried to accept pre­ Brother S. N. Hurst and J. R. shape but that shipping and in­ New Orledns members. Under ed by the memmbership. Meet­ vious meetings' minutes as read. Matthews took the Union Oath come had fallen off. Outlook, for New Business, motion carried ing adjourned at 8:05 PM, with Headquarters' report to the of Obligation. next two weeks is j very recommending that Agent buy 342 members present. membership read and approved. tt iThe Port Agent reported on GALVESTON — Chairman, shipping in Norfolk, particularly mentioning the payoff of the SS Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Taddei, which recently signed a Secretary, R. Wilburn, 37739; Union agreement. The company Reading Clerk, J. Byrd, 34683. (Continued from Vage/A):-^ r wage fights in the interests of NMU versus Great Lakes oper­ paid off under the new scale, in­ Galveston and other port min­ gotiated by the SIU just a .few the membership on several leg­ ators—that the Hiring Hall is illegal under the T-H law. cluding last spring's $3.50 wage utes of previous meetings were weeks ago. ' .' , . islative fronts. increase and the recent $7.50 read and accepted. Port Agent The resolution stressed , the ' They pointed to the dangers Those backing the assessment clothing allowance. Agent rec- discussed shipping in the port fact that "it is "at dll times nec­ td the Union Hiring Hall con­ proposal declared that funds to •ommended that a vote of thanks for the past two weeks and the essary to be able to combat any tained in the recent ' Federal fight these battles can only come be given Brothers Mahoney and prospects for the coming two and all' forces - that might .seek .Court ruling—in the case of the from the Union's General Fund. Stevens for their efforts in bring­ weeks. Patrolman's and Dispat­ to destroy us" and that, fpr the ing the ship in Union style, with­ cher's reports accepted. The re­ Union to, be in a position to do out beefs or disputed overtime. port on the San Juan Hall sub­ so, the. General Fund must' be The membership responded en­ mitted by Earl Sheppard and strerigtHehed. The ten-doU^cr as­ mie unions, when it means los­ (Continued from Page 1) ing cabbage, which is what the thusiastically. Agent said the Buck Stephens was read and a sessment was offered as the .best, company appears to be a good motion carried unanimously , to means by , which this needed MEBA, which did not see fit Hawaiian situation proved. one and is an excellent addition concur with recommendations strength could be obtained... . to leave the ship to help their Meanwhile the SIU membership to the SIU fold. Five ships are made in the report. The resolUi^ Members speaking in beh^ CIO affiliate—even though the refuses to hold the bag for the scheduled to arrive here in the tion to place the question of a of the resolution at the July l3 AFL Seafarers showed them the commie-controlled ILWU — es­ next seven days to payoff and ten-dollar voluntary assessment and July 27 meetings in A&G way by pulling a "suitcase par­ pecially when the company in­ two others to pick up cargo. At on a referendum ballot was ports pointed out that anti­ ade"—are threatening the SIU volved is Isthmian, which was the moment there are ten ships adopted for the second succes­ union forces in Washington were on the west coast with action organized only after an exten­ in port that could call crews, if sive meeting. redoubling their efforts to keep by the same CIO longshoremen, sive campaign which lasted two cargo for them become available, i- X t. restrictive labor legislation on because the Brotherhood of Ma­ and a half years, cost several the Agent annoimced. The reso­ TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. the books, and offered as evi­ rine Engineers, SIU, is proving htmdred thousand dollars of the lution to put question of ten- Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary, dence the coalition which has too popular with the member­ Union's money, and meant backdollar General Fund assessment E. R. Smith, 20057; Reading prevented repeal of the Taft- ship of the commie-ridden breaking work under intolerable conditions for hundreds of vol­ to a referendum vote was adopt­ Clerk, N. Ellis. MEBA. Hartley law. ed unanimously. Motion carried Only New Business of previous Other supporters of the assess­ But maritime observers won­ unteer organizers—^not when the instructing Agent to get started meetings in other Branches was ment stressed the fact the Union der just how much cooperation ILWU does not expect the same on building repairs in accord- read. As required by the Union must be financially prepared to is possible between these com­ support from its own affiliates. Shipping From July 13 To July 27 Members Referendum Boilots On Fund Two CIO Affiliates Ignore ILWU Strike �THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 5, 1949 Page Eleven LOG The Canadian SIU And The Commies (Continued from Page 3) At this stage of the game, the communists' plans for sabotage of the anti-communist nations' economies began to emerge in the clear. Canadian and British communists, working hand-in-glove, began a campaign to draw British waterfront workers into the plot. Despite the pleas of British trade union officials, communistcontrolled dockers in Bristol and Avonmouth pull­ ed unofficial, wildcat stoppages and refused to handle Canadian ships. Goods for Britain lay rotting in the ships while the communists re­ joiced. The International Transportworkers Federa­ tion, representing millions of anti-communist maritime and transport workers in many nations condemned the "strike." Arthur Deakin, head of Britain's General and Transport Workers Union, and William Lawther, president of the Mine Workers Union, branded the "strike" as a communist plot to wreck Brit­ ain's economy. The Bristol and' Avonmouth dockers finally heeded their union officials' pleas and voted to return to work. The communists then turned to London, where two Canadian ships with CSU crews were await­ ing unloading. Richard Barrett, communist sec­ retary of the British Stevedores Union, succeed­ ed in tying up more than half of the shipping in London. Communist party members paraded in London's streets urging support for the tieup. The Communist-controlled Italian Confedera­ tion of Labor and the French Confederation of Labor both followed the communist line to the letter and parroted in turn that they would urge their members to refuse to unload Canadian ships. Meanwhile, the communist world labor body, the World Federation of Trade Unions, last week formed a new seamen's and dockers section to be used "to promote peace"^of the kind they prompted on the Canadian and British water­ fronts. By July 22, the British trade unionists and the nation at large became so bitter over the com­ munist torpedoing of their nation's economy that the dockers agreed to return to work. This break came shortly after British author­ ities seized two Americans and one Dutch na­ tional on charges that they were sent by com­ munists to England to block settlement of the beef. The men were Louis Goldblatt, secretary-treas­ urer of the Pacific Coast branch OT the CIO Longshoremen's Union and chief aide to Harry Bridges; John Maletta, a member of the same union's executive committee and Johann Blankeozee, secretary of the communist controlled General Maritime Union of Holland. Thus the plot of the communists to wreck Ca­ nadian and British shipping ended—^for the time being. But the communists are determined to continue their waterfront sabotage in the interest of the Soviet Union because of the principal role of maritime in most nations' economies. They have bolstered their setup by the foriti,ation of the seamen and dockers section of the WFTU. ; All the communist party bigwigs throughdut the world, especially those in maritime organi­ zations, will be on the alert for opportunities to use the waterfronts for achieving the movements' objectives. Of coures, everything will be done under the guise of genuine trade union beefs. The Seafarers, who long ago called the ham­ mer and sickle a ball and chain for workers, in­ tends to continue its vigilance in fighting the communist plotters whenever and wherever they threaten the security of free maritime workers. The AFL Engineers And The MEBA (Continued from Page 3) he consistently followed the party line and buck­ ed CIO national policy. The mere fact that the official communist line is to smear the SIU and the BME, just as it does every other genuine, democratic trade union, proves that these organizations are offering to their memberships something impossible to at­ tain under communist domination—good wages ahd conditions under contracts negotiated by. the rank-and-file, free from political maneuvering. The communists' principal purpose is to keep seafaring men from accomplishing these objec­ tives. Their aim is to keep maritime in a state of continual confusion, so that they may control the situation for the party's own political inter­ ests. Satisfied merchant seamen are always a threat to the aspirations of the communists. Com­ munist politicans cannot thrive in a healthy at­ mosphere. The fact that several shipping companies are now operating their vessels under contract to the AFL Brotherhood of Marine Engineers means that the licensed engineers can look forward to a new era of unfettered trade unionism, and that one more communist-dominated waterfront union is on the skids. As was also proven in the case of the Cana­ dian Seamen's Union, if rank-and-file maritime workers are given an opportunity to get out from under communist domination, they'll take it. The commies may be on the wane, but they're not out of the picture by any means. As their grip on waterfront workers slips more and more, they'll become more ruthless and fight dirtier to implement the party's hard and fast policy of "rule or ruin." This means that those men sincerely interested in the preservation of clean, democratic trade unionism in maritime will have to keep their heads up, and not ever allow themselves to be taken in by the malicious lies and slanders that are the trade mark of the communists. Meanwhile, since the MEBA and the commu­ nist party are trying to undermine the SIU, all Seafarers crews are requested to follow the fol­ lowing policies: To regard all MEBA officials boarding, or at­ tempting to board, SIU'vessels as hostile to our organization. To inform all shipboard engineers that the SIU has no designs on their jobs or security—but also to point out that engineers can further their own interests by joining the Brotherhood of Ma­ rine Engineers. To watch out for tools or stooges of the MEBA and/or communist party spreading anti-Seafar­ ers propaganda, and to notify SIU officials in the first port the vessel hits of the lies spread and, if possible, the names of the individuals in­ volved. UF Readies Boyeott Of Panamanian Shipping h SS PONTUS ROSS Crewmembers who paid off this ship in Seattle on July 7 can collect their clothing allow­ ance by calling at or writing to, Smith and Johnson, 60 Beaver St., New York City. Applicants should give their social security numbers and ratings held aboard the ship. t. A tMARION GARROWAY Chief Cook SS Steel Rover Voyage No. 4 Get in touch with Mr. Wool­ len, Insurance and Claims De­ partment, Isthmian Steamship Company, 68 Trinity Place, New "Sfbrk City, where you can, pick up your hospital discharge. » KALJO POPP Your passport has been foiind 'ahd is being held for you on the 6th floor of the SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., New York City. (Continued from Page 1) president; Paul Hall, first vicepresident, and vice presidents Cal Tanner and Morris Weisberger. _ Also present, at the meeting were John Owens, secretary of the International Longshoremens Association; Tommy Atkins, pres­ ident of Local 88, Masters, Mates and Pilots, and Charles May, national president of the MM&P. The action in the Panamanian situation was taken as an ans­ wer to the refusal of Panaman­ ian operators to take seriously a mediation meeting sponsored by the Panamanian government at its Embassy here. Only two shipowners, repre­ senting eight of the 800 ships flying the Panamanian flag, showed up' for the meeting, at which it was hoped the longthreatened boycott couid be avoided by discussions aimed at eliminating some of the sub­ standard conditions prevailing on ships of Panama registry. Originally scheduled for May 1 last, the boycott was post­ poned by the ITF after the Pan­ amanian government asked for a chance to correct some of the abuses on ships which have been using Panama registry as a ref­ uge from Union wages, condi­ tions and safety inspections. "ONLY ALTERNATIVE" The ITF's president, O. Becu, who is also head of the Belgian Transport Workers Federation, said at the meeting that the boycott "seems to be our only alternative. "We have exausted all other possible means of agreement," he said. He warned that "the boycott may suddenly come up­ on the shipowners." In a resolution adopted at the conference, the delegates stated: '"The labor representatives con­ sidered the attitude of the ship­ owners as definite proof that they had no intention of deal­ ing with the unions, nor to ac­ cept the efforts of the GoveiU- ment of Panama to mediate the difficulties between seafarers and themselves." A 'definite date for the boy­ cott will be set by a special com­ mittee. The decision to boycott ships of countries whose communistcontrolled unions refuse to work ships sailed by members of un­ ions affiliated with the ITF, was made to counteract any disrup­ tive tactics attempted by the newly-formed communist World Federation of Maritime Unions, which has designated Harry Bridges as president. DIRECT ACTION Thus any future actions by communist-controlled waterfront unions to tie up ships manned by ITF members, such as occur­ red in Great Britain when com­ munists halted loading and un­ loading of SIU Canadian District vessels, will be met by direct, concerted action by 5,000,000 workers affiliated with the ITF. In dealing With the Panam­ anian flag problem, the ITF con­ ference pointed out that ABs on those ships receive as little as $30 a month, compared with $233.50 on US ships. Reduced manning scales have resulted in as few as 27 men on ships which should have 45 te 50 in their crews. The ITF also explained that American, British, Greek and other ^ owners had transferred 800 ships to Panamanian regis­ try since the end of the war, to avoid meeting union standards and seamen's legislation of the world's principal maritime na­ tions on safety and taxation. AHENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie In it. �•> N® 38447 ^•^#1 REFERENDUM BALLOT Seafarers International Union Of North America Atlantic and GuU District REFERENDUM BALLOT Voting Period From August 1 To August 30, 1949 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Vote either YES or NO on the (oUowing reso­ lution by marking a cross (X) in the appropriate box. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot. Ballots marked 'with lead pencil will not be counted. Mark your ballot with pen and ink or indelible pencil. DO NOT PUT ANY OTHER MARKINGS ON THIS BALLOT. FOREWORD ^etings held up and down the coast on July 13 and ]tted by 36 members in the Port of New Orleans, Uted to the membership, as per Constitution. WHEREAS: The SIU. Atlantic and Gii contracts embracing wages, overtime an maritime industry, and irship enjoys the best bar none, in the WHEREAS: Anti-union forces elected to office in utmost to enact and keep anti-union laws on the are doing their and • WHEREAS: We have just won a $7.50 increase in pay. which will increase the take-home pay by $90.00 per year, and WHEREAS: We can never become too strong financially, as it is at all times nec­ essary to be able to combat any and all forces that might-seek to destroy us. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we go on record as assessing ourselves a $10.00 Annual Assessment, to be known as a General Fund Assessment, and BE-IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That $2J)0 of this Assessment be given to the International for General Fund purposes, since the International to which we belong has beeu active in our organizing program, and actively partici­ pates iu all .crganizing drives that come under the heading of maritime, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That if this resolution carries, and we earnestly recommend that it does, as every true S'U member should vote "yes," that copies of this resolution be sent to all ports to be acted on for two consecutive meetings, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That all Branches shaU notify Headquarters of the wishes of the membership and. if this resolution is carried. Headquarters shall stand instructed to prepare ballots and this resolution shall be submitted to referendum, the voting period to commence August I. 1949. and to run for 30 days through August 30. 1949. ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF THIS RESOLUTION? Yes I I I I m ^ I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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XI ): MI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 22. 1949 No. 23 Canadian Crew Bills Approve Hiring Hall Merchant Marine Reserve Bill, which would Charges CSU have The forced seamen into breaking their own strikes, ap­ pears to have died of non-support. With Betrayal Nothing has been heard of the measure since the Crewmembers of the SS Beacerbrae, one of the two Cana­ flood of Seafarers' protests were topped off by the SlU dian ships being used by water­ Washington representative's denunciation at a House sub­ front communists to cripple committee hearing on July 6. Great Britain, this week quit The only voice in favor of the bill was that of its the communist-dominated Ca­ sponsor, the Merchant^ Marine Veterans' Association, a nadian Seamen's Union, after ac­ cusing its leaders of betraying small group of former seamen whose sailing was confined them. Representing 65 percent to the war period. of the vessel's complement, 42 With the strikebreaking bill out of the way. Seafarers men returned to work despite beatings and the threat of vio­ are turning their attention to legislation now in Con­ lence, and said they wished to gressional committees, which would exempt the maritime return to Canada with the ship. industry from the closed shop ban imposed by the TaftAnd in Montreal, John Har- Hartley Act. One bill, HR 5008, has been introduced in kin, former Secretary of the the House by Rep. John Lesinski (D., Mich.). An identi­ CSU and an admitted commu­ cal bill, S 2196, has been introduced in the Senate by Sena­ nist, quit the CSU, saying the strike was part of a communist tor Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.). Both would amend plot to break up Canadian and the Taft law by permitting continuation of the hiring practices prevailing in the maritime industry prior to US aid to Europe. TO CHALLENGE COMMIE June 15, 1947. All Seafarers should write at once to the House Labor The crewmen said that they would "challenge" Richard Bar­ Committee and to the Senate Labor Committee, as well as rett, communist secretary of the to their own Congressmen and Senators, urging favorable British Stevedores Union who action on these bills. maneuvered the tieup of more than half of the port of London, to keep his word to order his men back to work if a majority of the Beaverbrae crew returned to the ship. William Lawther, president of the United Mine Workers Union and Arthur Deakin, secretary of A strong United States mer­ "First, we must meet head-on the Transport and General Work­ chant marine was announced as the question of subsidies," he ers Union, both have condemnec the objective of the Senate in­ said. the tie-up as a communist man­ vestigation of shipping, to be re­ That the Senator is opposed euver. Bristol and Avonmouth sumed shortly by a subcommit­ to the intrusion of the military dockers, who earlier supportec tee headed by Senator Warren into the private shipping busi­ the "strike," have refused to G. Magnuson (D., Cal.). The ness was set forth clearly, when have anything to do with the group will study every phase of he declared that the committee phony political issue and the maritime industry in the would have to determine "just communist appesQ to involve course of the second round of how deeply the military should transport workers in Spitalfields the inquiry, which is expected be in the shipping business." has been rejected. "I think we will come to the to last several months. The Labor Government has "We will have to resolve a decision," he added, "that it branded the "strike" as a com­ number of vital questions in the should be only to the extent re­ munist plot to disrupt Britain's merchant marine," Senator Mag­ quired by essential needs, where economy and has called upon nuson said last week as he out­ no private lines are available. troops to imload ships blockaded lined the nature and extent of "The third head-on factor will by the communists. * be the passenger ship field," his committee's task. Among the questions Senator Senator Magnuson said. "We are Magnuson said wofild have to be not in it at all like other mari­ answered by his group is: "Do time nations. It is a rarity, rela­ we want a strong merchant ma­ tively, for passengers to sail the seas of the world under the rine?" although this "I am sure," he added, ."that American flag country provides the bulk of Despite the fact that hostilities we will affirma­ travel." . ^ ended three years ago, the haz­ tive." ards of war are still a grim Senator Magnuson, who has At the first hearings held last reality for seafaring men. been in the forefront of every month, the committee dug into During the first six months legislative effort to bolster the the question of the transfer of of 1949, 29 ships were sunk or US maritime industry and to American ships to foreign flags, damaged by mines, bringing the protect the American seamen notably Panamanian. When the total of casualties to 303 vessels against the competitive disadvan­ sessions resume this phase of since the wind-up of World War tages held by foreign shippers, the inquiry will be scrutinized n. explained that His committee more intensively. Among the larger cargo ves­ would have "to settle how best Senator Magnuson said he could "see no reason why there sels reported damaged by mines to achieve the objective." should not be drastic legislation this year was the SlU-contracted He indicated that this might setting up definite limits on SS Steel Admiral, Isthmian be accomplished through "favor­ transfers, where the tonnage is Steamship Company. The Steel able charter provisions, construc­ owned by American citizens. An­ Admiral was struck by a float­ tions subsidies and favorable tax other question: what shall we do ing mine ln the Saigon River on benefits." January 23. The broad scale on which the about the millions of tons in The Isthmian ship was blasted probe will be conducted became the laid-up fleet?" off her course and barely avoid­ apparent as the Washington The question of how far the ed colliding with a passing ship State legislator disclosed the ma­ United States should go in main­ and running aground in the nar­ jor problems, the subcommittee taining its merchant marine is among those "that must be set­ would attempt to solve. row stream! Branches Okay Assessment Far General Fund Demonstrating the same foresight that has characterized the Seafarers' approach to all Union problems, Atlantic and Gulf District members have overwhelmingly* adopted a resolution calling for a ten-dollar assessment to continue the all-out fight on anti-union legislation and to enable the SIU to maintain intact all of its membership services. The forward-looking action was taken at regu­ lar membership meetings in all ports on Wednes­ day, July 13, and is calculated to meet the effects of the growing economic crisis upon the Union's; operating efficiency. For The Records Seafarers making pay­ ments to Union Patrolmen and other authorized SIU representatives should make certain the receipts they re­ ceive specify the account to which the money is to be credited. For example, receipts made for LOG donations should have SEAFARERS LOG written clearly along­ side the amount. The same applies to receipts for dues, assessments and other pay­ ments. Careful attention lo this detail will enable Headquar­ ters to keep its records ac­ curate in crediting income lo the various accounts. Strong Amerkan Morrhant Marine Is Aim Of Senate Committee Probe tled," Senator Magnuson said. He added, that "there are di­ vided schools of thought on the subject, some saying we should carry more than half our foreign trade, and some saying that we should stick strictly to domestic trade and let other nations do the overseas hauling." The assessment would be ear­ marked for the General Fund, which is the only source of revenue available to the Union for meeting its day-to-day oper­ ating expenses. It is the Gen­ eral Fund which also permits the Union to carry on the ex­ tremely important job of organ­ izing 'on a steady basis, and to conduct its legislative fights in behalf of merchant seamen's wel­ fare. IN NEW ORLEANS Originally offered and passed at the regular meeting in New Orl^ns on Jime 29 by 36 SIU members in that port, the reso­ lution recommended that after favorable action "for two suc­ cessive meetings" in all ports, the question should be submitted to a referendum ballot. The balloting period specified in the New Orleans resolution would be for 30 days, as required by the Union constitution, be­ ginning Aug. 1 and continuing through Aug. 30. In accordance with the pro­ cedure laid down by the Sea­ farers in New Orleans, the reso­ lution will again be presented to the membership in all ports at the next regular meetings on July 27. If adopted at sessions at that time, the proposal will then go before the entire mem­ bership in the form of a ques­ tion to be voted upon in secret (Contimicd on Page 10) A SCENE FROM SIU MOVIE 303 Vessels Are Mine Casualties "This Is the SIU." a 16 mm. sound motion picluxe, which highlights the remarkable advances made by the Atlantic and Gulf District in the past few years, has just been released and will be available for showing in all ports soon. A tribute to the membership and the Union, whose notable achievements have made the name Seafarers known through­ out the world, the film attempts to show in some measure how the A&G District goes about providing its members with onthe-spot representation and shoreside services. Above is scene of one of the Union-sponsored Thanksgiving Day dinners which appears in Iho movie. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 22, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG ^Published Three Times a Month by the mmi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Lsdior At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 I ^•ikL >' Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under , the Act of August 24, 1912. J 267 An Eye To The Future A group of alert Seafarers in the Port of New Or­ leans made a move two meetings ^ back that should get the support of every member of the Atlantic and Gulf District. In their resolution, recommending that they and their Union Brothers assess themselves a ten-dollar bill to strengthen the Union's General Fund, these SIU men— 56 oldtimers—took what at first might have appeared to be an unpopular step. But it quickly became clear that the keen under­ standing of what lies ahead for men in maritime, the devotion to the type of trade unionism that has steadily brought their wages and conditions to the top in the industry, and the foresight to protect their security and [welfare every step of the way, are not the sole possessions of these New Orleans Seafarers alone. In ports up and down the coast, their Union Brothers demonstrated convincingly that they were equally con­ scious of the Union's role as it drives ahead in the face of increasing obstacles. Apparently what prompted the forward-looking resolution is the fact that the current economic recession has an immediate eflfect on the Union's qperating efficiency. Although the General Fund is in sound condition, the loss of revenue resulting from the shipping slump would ultimately require strengthening of the resources which are used from day to day in pursuit of a better life for the membership. The Union long ago looked the problem square in the face. Expenses and personnel have been trimmed constantly, so that the organization is providing com­ plete service to the membership with a minimum of ex­ penditure. It must be pointed out, however, that the Union's continued vigilance in protecting the welfare and security of its membership against the destructive forces led by vicious anti-labor legislators in Washington cannot be •relaxed for a moment. ^ Only two weeks ago the United States Circuit Court These are the Union Brothers currently in^the marine hospitals, of Appeals ruled that the Union Hiring Hall is illegal as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging, under the Taft-Hartley law. This means a relentless heavily'^on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up .by struggle must be waged if the rotary hiring procedure- writing them. the backbone of democratic maritime unionism—is not to BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. M. H. MUNSTER be smashed and seamen shoved back decades to the days W. G. ALSTON N. I. WEST G. p. NOLES whem^hey shuffled, hat in hand, from steamship office D. BOYCE B. K. JOHNSON . J. CHIORRA to sfe^ship office in search of work at any conditions. A. MAUFFRAY Iiunds for fights like this one, and the one successfully F. WATERMAN N. STRATON A. CARROLL Waged this past spring to protect American seamen's jobs G. P. G. BEAUFORT W. E. LAMBERT in Marshall Plan shipments, and the one currently under F. KORVATIN E. G. SANDERS C. R. SCHOOLER way to kill off the Merchant Marine Reserve Bill, which J. M. FERNANDES C. RAYFUSE would force seamen to break their own strikes—all these W. VAUGHAN E. G. PLAHN H. G, REYNOLDS must be financed from the General Fund. C. BROWN W. H. WOODILL There is another way operating funds can be re­ D. KOROLIA F. W. CHRISTY plenished. It is the way taken by many other waterfront A. L.. MASTERS R. DICKINSON unions, less mindful than the SIU of their membership's M. I. EL MOUR E. WARSAW, JR. A. ARVANTIS security. And that is by opening up the membership rolls H. H. DIDDLEBOCK J. C. JARVIS E. ARDOIN and issuing new books to replace those that are retired. J. C. HANSON Because the SIU has carefully avoided this procedure. t X t ORLEANS ^HOSPITAL Seafarers have greater job security than any other group NEW STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. CORCORAN of seamen in the nation—^in spite of the slump. By not T. SANFORD H. E. BONEWALD N. DORPMANS opening the books to fill up the gaps left by retirements, C. PLATT J. P. PROBST E. MA-SSEY the SIU has consistently maintained the ratio of jobs to J. W. FAILLA W. J. JOYNER membership as one to one, while in other unions there W. E. THOMPSON J. DENNIS as many as four and five men to one job. M. J. LUCAS G. ROTZ The way suggested by the New Orleans members' L. LANG A. TREVINO J. HERNANDEZ resolution might seem bold. But to those who understand F. LANDRY • ^ M. FERNANDEZ the essential of good, sound trade unionism and that the S. MORGAN I L. OIEN Union's first"^ concern should be for its membership's wel­ C. ELLARD T. KANADY ^ L. WILLIS fare, the New Orleans resolution stands as the only intelli­ J. B. ALLRED I. RHODEN gent solution to the problem facing all unions today. M. ROSSI L B. VARNER Mea How In The Marine Hospitak Hospital Patients When entering the hospital ..notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name iwd the number of your ward. Mimeographed. Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. V. GROVER J. MAZZIOGCHI J. F. THORffSON W. B. BADILLO J. J. DEVINE 4, J. J, SAVANNAH HOSPITAL . J. H. MAXEY C. EXELL W. SMITH i 4. t MOBILE HOSPITAL J. SKINNER . i A. GORDON J. CURTIS. M. LEOUSIS i P. VANDEREIK ; ' M. SMYLY • ^ L. HOWARD . ;\ H.'FOY I J. BERRIER J. PORTER C. GLOVER L. REINCHUCK 4 » 4 SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KEENAN W. LANE R. W. FRYE W. SANDERSON S. WALERK PETER SMITH T. ISAKSEN M. CARAWAY 4 4 4 BOSTON HOSPITAL .1 JOHN J. FLAHERTY R. FISHER FRANK ALASAVICH VIC MILAZZO % E. A. PRENDERGASt 11 H. WHITE A- �Ittaat. JTuIy 21 irrt THE SEAFAREkS LOG Page Thxee Why Training Program Must Be Scuttled place, with only such men to schools and the ships, but actual be trained as the industry could compensation to the state nauti­ cal academies' students to the absorb. There is an old adage, "His­ Now, it was not at all uncom­ We have always stated that, tune of $65.00 per month. tory repeats itself." We should mon in those days for a licensed It is very difficult for an un­ because there is no GI Bill of receive valuable lessons from officer to be in the foc'sle, the employed seaman or officer to Rights for seamen and because liistory repeating itself, but all writer himself having sailed two they get no educational advan­ get $65.00 from our government we apparently learn is that his­ years in the foc'sle with his li­ tages, the fairest thing that our after he has already been trained tory does repeat itself. It seems cense in his pocket. We are un­ government should do is to take at great expense by the govern that insufficient corrective or fortunately returning to that young men off the ships for this for the industry. preventative measures are taken condition today. education—men who have prov­ So you see. Brothers, it is ap­ to avoid mistakes made in the You are certainly aware that ed that they want to go to sea, parent that all we learn from past. many men who had retired their that they like the sea, and wiU history repeating itself, is that Probably the most unfortunate books in the SIU, when they ob­ continue to go to sea, because it does repeat itself. facet of our postwar industry is tained a license, are now back That is why the Masters, Mates they have already .been in the the fact that our government in the foc'sle having reactivated & Pilots has been fighting the foc'sle, and not to take boys off did not keep its promises of their SIU books. the streets and the farms and administration of the training maintaining an adequate mer­ Naturally, if a man does have train them to be officers with­ program these years and while chant marine, with our country to go back to the foc'sle to earn out even knowing if they will we have been the leader in hav­ as a first-line maritirrte nation. a livelihood, he certainly wants like the industry or the life at ing the maritime training pro­ As 'a result, today there is a to go back with the union that gram appropriations cut, we sea. huge surplus of trained person­ he supported while he was un­ have already succeeded in get­ We have nothing against the nel and no jobs. WM. C. ASH licensed, and I believe that every boys who come out of the aca­ ting the appropriation cut for Thus, immediately after the bona fide union man will see demies; many of them make this year by 50 percent. cessatioik of hostilities, our or­ the justice of this. is not available, your job will very fine officers. This is particu­ SENATE BATTLE ganization fronted a drive to But what about the hundreds be attractive to these young offi­ larly true of the federal aca­ There will be a battle on the curtail the training of men for of men that the state nautical cers who have no previous mer­ demies whose cadets get one Senate floor to restore this cut. ian industry that cannot absorb academies are turning out today, chant ship experience. year of sea duty on merchant The battle wiU be to support them, particularly when the and for whom there will be no ships, as part of their training Kings Point and keep it going. POTENTIAL DANGER training is provided by our own officers' berth? prior to graduation. If this were the only objective, government at fte expense of I think then that you surely It is almost certain that they, there is much that we could the taxpayer. NO EXPERIENCE like their predecessors \ in the realize the potential danger of support in such a battle, but this _ We succeeded eventually, with past, will have to go into the turning out hundreds of licensed In the state academies they is not the true picture. the aid of other unions, in com­ foc'sle if they are going to make officers for whom there are no get only service on their own In order to support Kings pletely eliminating all appren­ ships or officers' berths. a livelihood at sea. training ship — which is usually Point, which is very exemplary, tice training except for officers. It is possible that the un­ They are certainly not going We have always felt that in the nature of a luxury cruise they by the same token fight to licensed seamen would then have into the foc'sle through the good maritime training is a federal at the taxpayers' expense—and save the" state nautical academies very little, concern as to the will of any unlicensed unions, obligation. It certainly is in all have no experience in dealing and these same state school ships training of future officers for particularly yours, and-yet these other governments, which nurse with merchant seamen until they would stay in existence by rea­ our merchant marine, perhaps hundreds of trained men are a and foster their maritime pro­ come aboard as licensed officers. son of hanging onto the political feeling that this is' a problem for potential threat to every un­ gram as a .very important part If the individual states (Penn­ coattails of Kings Point. of their national economy. sylvania threw in the sponge You are urged to support our the officers' unions, but imfor- licensed seaman. It seems that our lawmakers You must remember that, af­ a couple of years ago) position in your own interests timately this is not the case. have no such foresight, .as has ter you leave the original entry want to continue the maritime and write yovir Senators about Let me quote Jhe history of been proved time and time again. grades in your various depart­ training program, they should this, and tell them to stop train the industry after the last war ments, you are a skilled man We, therefore, endorsed the do it at their own expense and ing Merchant Marine Officers on this specific item. There were five individual and become more skilled the Merchant Marine Academy at our federal government should whose only possibility of getting state nautical academies, each longer you stay in the industry. Kings Point as the only place discontinue providing not only a job in the future is to go in maintaining a "school ship" for Therefore, if an officer's berth where such training should take funds for the operation of the the foc'sle. the training of deck and engine officers. They were: New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Cal­ ifornia and Maine. In the early days of and prior But getting the CS job was silence from the officers to By KEITH TERPE this system of employment with to World War II, these state only the beginning. The minute whom it was mentioried. the SIU policy of democratic academies did not receive any Oh Saturday, July 9, the SS You couldn't see your over­ I stepped on the Lone Jack, I shipping according to rule—and federal funds for their training, since they were strictly state Thomas Heyward paid off i.n Mo­ no questions asked. You only was carrying and storing stores time sheet. It was made up, tal­ bile, Ala. Just a lousy grain had to have the oldest card. —iree—all afternoon. That night, lied, and paid without any con­ projects. carrying Liberty, tying up for after I had served slipper to sultation between you and the No begging, pleading, prostrate NOT FOR POOR repairs. That's what a lot of approach for a ship there. May­ the officers, I also worked get­ paymaster. If it was wrong, try Although the tuition was free fellows thought. be the Agent hated my face ting things arranged in the boxes and get it from the beach—^just and paid for-by the state, liv­ But for me it was quite anoth­ when I threw in for the Hey­ —free. try, the CS officers said. ing expense, clothing, uniforms, er story. After four months on ward on April 4. If he did, he In the SIU each man had his In fact, overtime was one books, etc. had to be paid for the Heyward, I was still para­ didn't show it. My card got that phrase you never used on the own overtime sheet checked by the parents of the students. lyzed by the comparison be­ job for me fairly, squarely and Lone Jack. It always brought weekly by the Captain and the This, then, precluded the possi­ tween it and another ship that I democratically. long, cold stares and absolute (Continued on Page 11) bility of a poor boy, whose had lately left—the SS Lone family had nck money, attending Jack, flagship of the infamous these schopl ships. The result Cities Service fleet. irS 10 OTLOCK—AND COFFEE TIME was that the only type of student I joined the Lone Jack early attending these schools was from in March in Philly, as a volun­ above average-wealth families. teer organizer for the SIU. Although these schools were After. a long, horrible screen­ in existence for many years, ing I was awarded the job. tbey could liot at any time in When I say awarded, I mean their entire history, including just that. Dozens of fellows had today, prove that more than 25 been waiting week after week, percent of their graduates ever month after month, hoping and stayed in the industry, and not praying that CS officials in New even this percentage continued York would like their faces, po­ to go to sea. litical outlooks, P.S. record, re­ Thus you can see that, for the ligious background and a dozen most part, the training and edu­ other intimate little scraps of cation was wasted, and the in­ infoNthat CS considers vital be­ dustry did not receive men who fore employing anyone. really wanted to go to sea for TOUGH LUCK a livelihood and to stay in the I'm afraid some of those men profession. may still be sitting there hoping During the depression days of the late twenties and thirties, for that job. Those were the and almost up to the days of the onbs the CS secret service had Neutrality Laws Jn 1939, it was discovered were, or once were. impossible for a- graduate of a Union members or sympathizers. school ship to get a job as an Believe mfe, it would have officer, unless he- had spent a been far easier getting a job couple ot years in the foc'sle as coimting the 1,000-dollar bills in The Brothers in the above photo are observing a time honored Seafarers tradition — it's an Oiler, Deck Engineer, AB or the mint than it was getting on coffee (and doughnut) time in the recreation room of the New York*HalL Despite the hot Qusfrtermaster, even' though he a CS ship in March. weather, the steaming brew gets a big play every day at 10 AM and 3 PM. I couldn't help but compare bad a license. By CAPT. WM. C. ASH, Vice-President National Organization Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL SIU Contrait Makes Difference, Says CS Vet / �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Mobile Shipping Holds Steady; Coming Weeks Should Be Fair LOG UNION READING MATTER FXUKT, Julp 22r 1949 In-Transits San Francisco By CAL TANNER By JEFF MORRISON MOBILE — Since our last re­ There was the usual amount EAN FRANCISCO — With a port, shipping has been keeping of disputed overtime, which is majority of ships hitting this up a steady pace. In addition to to be .expected in the case of port in-transit taking on a few the men shipped to vessels sign­ a newly-contracted company. men, shipping turned out to be ing on, we answered calls for We settled what we could here fair for the past two weeks. 16 deepsea relief jobs and 37 and sent the rest to New York Those responsible for supply­ for final settlement. towboat relief jobs. ing the lift to local shipping Out of the payoffs we lost The prospects for the next two were the Isthmian ships Steel weeks look pretty fair, with the four Liberties to the laid-up Inventor, Steel Vendor, Steel major companies expecting sev­ fleet: the J. N. Teal, Thomas Mariner, Marquette Victory; the Hagood, Irvin Cobb and James eral vessels to arrive. Waterman vessels Purdue Vic­ Ships paying off for the two- Jackson. tory, Choctaw, Twin Falls Vic­ In the last issue of the LOG week period just ended were tory, Monroe Victory, and two the Wacosta, J. N. Teal, Morn­ we reported that the SS Golden Calmar jobs, the Portmar and ing Light, Noonday, Monarch City, skippered by Henry Bis­ Penmar. of the Seas, Antinous, T. Ha- hop, has been all fouled up like At the moment it appears as good, Fairisle, DeSoto, Stone­ Grogan's goat. though shipping for' the next Now we are happy to report wall Jackson, all Waterman; two weeks will be fairly good. Clipper, Corsair, Planter, Alcoa; that the Union won all of its Vessels scheduled to arrive here, demands in this beef with the Irvin S. Cobb, South Atlantic, either for payoff, or in-transit company and the Skipper. All and the Camas Meadows, US calls, are the Kenyon Victory, logs were lifted and all other Petroleum Carriers. Steel Mariner, Steel Traveller, Those signing on were the issues were settled in our favor Maiden Victory, Young America, Wacosta, bound for the Far East; and the Golden City signed on Purdue Victoi-y, Oshkosh Victory Corsair, headed for British West and sailed off. and the Alamar. While making the coast load­ Indies; Morning Light, sailing for Puerto Rico; Noonday, des­ ing several of the Golden City GETS SCORE tined for Greece and Italy; Mon­ crew fouled up and were This past week I called on arch of the Seas, going to Puer­ promptly pulled off by the Un­ the local uneifiployment insur­ to Rico; Antinous, going on the ion when she came in here to ance office to see what kind of coastwise run; Planter and the top off. The Mobile Branch will system is in effect here. The Clipper, both heading for the not tolerate any goofing off or imemployment agency has an of­ performing while in this port. BWI. fice on one of the piers here to In addition to these vessels, handle seamen's cases. the Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Rang­ I learned that California gives er, Steel Ranger and Andrew disability benefits, as well as Jackson came in in-transit. imemployment pay. This is no Just off the press is the SIU's latest pamphlet in the series All payoffs and sign-ons were help to us, however, since the of Union educational literature, "Food for Thought." a cover smooth, with only minor beefs disability benefits are paid to reproduction of wluch appears above. The 30-page publication employees of companies regis­ coming up. These were soon contains six articles on subjects that often are debated among tered in the State of California. settled to the satisfaction of all By BEN LAWSON Seafarers asea and ashore. concerned. None 'of our contracted compan­ BOSTON — Beantown ship­ NEW SHIP Now available at all Atlantic and Gulf District Branch ies is registered here. The Camas Meadows, US Pet­ ping has been good during the Halls, the pamphlet may be had upon request. "Food for All of the^ ships coming in roleum Carriers, had been out past couple of weeks, we're hap­ Thought" will make a good source of subject matter for here in the past two weeks for 15 months and has only py to report. educational discussions at shipboard meetings. were fairly clean. There was about 10 of the original gang Our payoffs were aboard the nothing like a major beef. The left aboard. This was the first Yarmouth, Eastern; Trinity, John few minor ones we did have time since the ship came under M. Carras, and the Anna Marie, wer^ settled in SlU fashion. the SlU banner that she paid off Bull. The Trinity signed on Oldtimers on the West Coast again. in this port. at this writing are John (Ban­ In-transit was the Waterman anas) Zeireis,, R. Roales, L. Gar­ ship Bessemer Victory. She rett, M. Birrane, M. Wiilik, C. came in with a few beefs in By JOE ALGINA Cothran and C. Mitchell. the Deck Department, but these NEW YORK — This port con­ carry on its work. One of the were settled on board the ship tinues to roast, and there doesn't main things they will check into before she left. appear to be any immediate is the intrusion of the Army One very pleasant item we By WILLIAM MCKAY prospect for a break in the heat and Navy into private shipping. have to report this week is the SEATTLE — West Coast ship­ fact that our boys aboard the spell—or in the shipping lull, No SIU Crew is to pay off A word on the assessment pro­ ping is slow and conditions in Yarmouth are proving them­ for that matter. posal, which was adopted at the any ship until the crew's this port are no exception. selves to be a bang-up crew. quarters and equipment are Ships are coming in, but ma:ny last regular meetings. A tenChances are that the trend will as clean as any Seafarer likes The Eastern Steamship Com­ of them are on the coastwise dollar bill may seem large at continue. to find a ship when he first pany reports that the present run and do not scoop up large first, but we'll wager that' any During the past week the SS bunch of Seafarers manning the numbers of men. goes aboard. Patrolmen have guy with his feet on the ground Demostar, Dolphin Steamship ship is the best they have ever been instructed that the Among those vessels paying will agree that it is a sound Company, paid off here and then had on the cruise ship, at least off during the past two weeks move toward obtaining greater crew's quarters niust be ab­ signed on again. Smith and in the past eight or nine years. were the Inez, Suzanne, Frances, benefits for seamen. solutely clean before'a pay­ Johnson's Pontus H. Ross paid off will, be allowed. Please Helen, Bull Lines; Cape Mohi­ A considerable amount of the NICE GOING off but headed out for the bonecooperate with your officials can, Mar Ancha; Evistar, Tri Union's effort to improve our yard after that. in carrying out this member­ It shows that our boys have ton; Colabee, American-Hawaii­ position is spent on the legis­ Several vessels called in-tran-. the know-how and are doing an; Steel Director, Isthmkin, and lative front, fighting in behalf ship order. sit. These were the Calmar ships their jobs in a manner that re­ the Chickasiaw, J. B. Waterman, of laws that give us greater Penmar and Marymar, Water­ flects favorably on themselves Bessemer Victory, and Azalea security. A solid example of the man's Choctaw and Purdue Vic­ and their Union. This kind of City, Waterman. good work that is done along tory, and Isthmian's Steel Mar­ performance pays off. We're hoping ,to see business these lines is the unemployment iner. Among our Brothers on the pick up in this port before long. insurance we now have. There are no gashounds out beach at the moment are Charlie With Bull Lines' SS Puerto JOBLESS PAY GAIN here, as we don't allow them Moss, who is trying to get a Rico scheduled to begin her runs By E. B. TILLEY around the Hall. But occasion­ long trip. Previously he took the soon the prospects appear bright­ Until a couple of. years ago, ally one pops up on board the Irvin S. Cobb to Mobile, but er. And there's a good chance seamen didn't get a red cent WILMINGTON — Shipping ' ships coming in. We can remove the ship laid up. Charlie gets that we may see the Bernstein when they were out of work. has been on the quiet side^ in these men from intercoastals, his old number back because Shipping Company around soon. The law .excluded them from this West Coast port, with most but on the ships outbound for the ship laicLup within less than This is the outfit that is trying the benefits of jobless pay. But of the activity confined to ships . Europe, we can't always replace the 15 days. to put two passenger ships on the Union's five-year battle to calling in-transit. them. In contrast to the way the the European run. Most of the men aboard stick win eligibility was successful, This has been said time and lads on the Yarmouth have been and now all hands are entitled to these ships, which have been PROBE MAY . HELP . again, but it bears repeating: doing their jobs, is the perform­ to unemployment benefits when coming in without any big beefs. Gashounds are a detriment to ance of a Deck man on one of There are enough men on the It may be that the full inves­ they do not have jobs. the membership and the organ­ the ships that called here in- tigation of the maritime industry A drop in income naturally beach to take care of any im­ ization. They only impede the transit. soon to be resumed by a Senate means that the Union cannot mediate needs this port m.ay progress of the Union. Certainly This man has been placed on subcommittee may result in the continue to push all its activities have in the near future. they can do our organizing charges because he had been strengthening of the US mer­ as it did during more prosperous A payoff is scheduled for early' drives no good. gassing up on the ship and had chant marine. The committee's times. next month, when one of the There is nothing funny about been running around issuing or­ chairman. Senator Magnuson, But we think that the fight Isthmian ships comes in off the a guy, no matter how nice a ders like Hitler used to. The had made it clear that his group must be kept up against those pipe run. soul he might be otherwise, Union membership is stamping is aiming at a stronger position who seek to harness seamen Better than shipping out here whose gassing up hurts our out this kind of stuff, whether for this country's, fleet. who will sponsor legislation to is the weather. This is one place chances of making a decent liv- the performers have new books The committee has received with raw laws, and to back those where you' don't have to go to "igI or old books. bed with a fan in your hand. an appropriation of $50,000 to better our conditions. 4^'«|S^TIM6LV ONIONTOPICS »=BOM ^fMRERS LO© • official S.I.U.. AHonKc^&itP Pien^• AmarMon fitdcmKon op U«l>or• Boston Pleased With Shipping Seattle Shipping Is No Exception New York Weather Is Really Hot, But Shipping Cools Seafarers Notice To Crews Port Wlfmlngtoii Is Quiet But Cool �i f>ida7. ;uly THE 1949 SEAFARERS Page FiT»- LOG QUESTION: To what factors do you attribute the tremendous gains made by the Seafarers' Atlantic and'Gulf District in the recent years? < jiEEteB. , j III ,'I iSiSp'sssii '' ' • A. J. (Hank) SWARTJES. AB: JAMES F. BARRETT. AB: HERMAN CHRISTENSEN. AB: Our Union is a democratic Union that is interested solely in improving the status of its membership. Ho other issues con­ fuse our membership, as has happened in other maritime or­ ganizations. Our full strength is used for the one main purpose. In keeping with the democratic ^inciples. our men have the opT^tunity to speak their piece at the meetings and get their point across in the SEAFARERS LOG. Another thing, if a man has a beef or troubles. I have found that he is treated cour­ teously. I have been going to aea for 30 years, including time on the Lakes. The five years I have been a member of the SIU have been the best. OLGERDA BLUES. Oiler: Several things are responsible for the gains made by our or­ ganization. In the past few years our membership has been get­ ting the benefits of good Union education programs ashore and at regular shipboard meetings at which all issues are discussed fully. As a result they know the score on seamen's problems. All this means that the members know what's going on and are prepared to strengthen their Un­ ion whenever the need arises. Besides being well-informed. Seafarers are given satisfactory representation, and a satisfied membership is ona that is best able to move ahead under all conditions. , One of the most important rea­ sons for the success of our Union is that we have an organizing department that is on the balL This is most important because, while shipping has declined and most maritime unions have been hud hit. we have suffered least of alL Our organizers have gone ahead steadily organizing new companies and bringing in new jobs. The men who have served as volunteer organizers also should be mentioned, because by their sacrifices they have helped bring more ships under the SIU banner. However, despite our gains, we must still push ahead, because a Union that stops ad­ vancing is inviting disaster. The fact that the membership has the strong voice. All issues affecting the general welfare are discussed freely before any ac­ tion is taken. The Union consist­ ently urges all members to ex­ ercise their right to vote in every balloting. We have moved ahead, too, because of a good educa­ tional program. Educational meetings and literature have helped our organizing drive. They have also helped our mem­ bers understand their rights and obligations so that, when they go aboard ship, they are good, conscientious Union men. able to solve many shipboard problems at meetings £it sea. I think that one of the main reasons why the A&G District has been able to make such big gains is that it is made up of a membership that is more unit­ ed than that of any other water­ front union. Our Brothers have shown that, whenever there is any problem that concerns the welfare and power of the Un­ ion, they can put aside the minor things and act as one for the interests of all. In all of our beefs to improve the seamen'h lot. in our organizing drives, our men have always gone all-out. And — very important, too — the Union has always been prer pared financially to tackle any PADDY McCANN. Baker: DUKE O'CONNOR. OS: EDWARD SAUL. FWT: JOHNNY ANDERSON, Ch. Ck.; PETER THOMSON. FWT; I think the A&G District has accomplished a lot because it is run ai an efficient organization, with the membership having a voice in the making of policy and setting up programs. Our Brothers have shown that they recognize a problem and cam apt on it wisely. For example, when they decided to build up our Strike Fund, they enabled our Negotiating Committee to batgain more effectively. This is the kind of foresight that has gabled our Union to tackle each of its problems, and which' proves fhaf our membership i s way ahiiifi of those in other unions. All in all. I think the fact that the SIU membership has not had to deal with, any" outside issues, but only with the things that finally affect their economic status, is the big reason for us pushing ahead the way we have in the past few years. This is e credit to the officials of the Un­ ion. who have kept us on the right course, and to the mem­ bership, which has shown that it wants the organization to keep on advancing in their interest. I believe that you will find a uniop, like any other organiza­ tion. gets out ahead when those in it believe in it. Thai's the way it is in the SIU. I would say that the Union has gone forward because the officials have been on the ball in sizing up the problems that lie ahead. Another reason is that our Union has always been out for the membership and is work­ ing all the time for its benefit. A lot of credit must also go to the members themselves, who are good loyal Union guys, ways ready to cooperate with each other when the general welfare is involved. When you have the combination of efficient Union officials and an alert mem­ bership it's not bard to make big gains. I think we have made such great advances because our Un­ ion has a clear-cut program and has always been able to plan ahead to handle any problem that may arise effecting the wel­ fare and security of the mem­ bership. And the membership has participated in the making of policy, because issues are not voted on blindly but are dis­ cussed pro and con at meetings and in the LOG long enough for all hands to learn the score and decide. Our organizing drives continue to succeed because non­ union seamen see how effective the SIU is. and naturally turn to the organization which is best equipped and best prepared to do something for them. I believe that the great gains we have made put our Union in the position of being the strongest one on the waterfront. As I see it. this is because the SIU membership is a satisfied membership. One of the reasons for the membership's satisfaction with their Union is that they get the best representation. At every payoff SIU Patrolmen are on hand to see that all beefs are squared away, and that our agreements are lived up to by the companies. And we have a record of settling beefs that I've never seen equalled in all the years I've been sailing since 1910. CHARLES ROMAINE. FWT: Sob. , , �THE Page Six SEAFARERS Friday. July 22. 1949 LOG SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fails To Disturb Long Haul To Citizenship Ended, Breakdown Smooth Voyage Of Southstar Member Bids Aliens "fake His Tack It was smooth sailing for the Seafarers crew of the SS Southstar on the voyage which wound up in New York on June 26. Even a breakdown outside Gibraltar on An eight-year campaign by Finnish-born Seafarer Thomas Sheerburne for American citizenship was climaxed last month when he took the oath of June 2, necessitating a 10-day9' allegiance to this country, the result of accumulating five years of seatime layover on Oran for repairs, day in Istanbul and Brother on American Ships, more than half of which he logged during the war days. failed to dampen the crew's Queen recommended that crew­ Known to his shipmates in the SIU as Thomas Sjoblom, he dropped his Nordic surname dur­ ing the naturalization process in favor of Sheerburne, a name he feels his Union Brothers will find easier to pronounce. The 35-year-old Brother's long voyage toward citizenship began in 1941 when he came to this country from Finland and be­ gan sailing American ships. He sailed regularly during the war years. His precious pile of dis­ charges grew steadily until the postwar slack came in shipping, a slowdown which hit aliens hard because of government restric­ tions limiting their jobs and pro­ hibiting certain runs. MAKES IT Sheerburne, however, kept plugging, and by November of last year he had completed his seatime requirements. He filed the necessary papers and waited for Uncle Sam to call him in for the final okay. But one last twist of fate kept him from his goal temporarily. 'Having received no word from the government by January he decided to make another trip. The holder of all deck depart­ ment ratings, he signed aboard the Atlanta City in New York. The ship was ready to leave when he got a telephone call ifrom his sister telling him that a letter requesting liim to ap­ pear for final processing had ar­ rived. FATE'S TRICK He was stuck on the ship and could do nothing about it. The articles had been signed. He bit his lip and made the trip, a sixmonths jaunt to the Far East. "That ship dawdled all over the Orient. I never thought she'd get back home," he said. She made it, however. Back in New York in early June he hur­ ried to the Immigration offices, and on the 20th he was granted citizenship. NOT HARD When -asked about the final details of winning citizenship, Sheerburne said it was not hard. Once he had his seatime accu­ mulated the rest came with little Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HaU. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendatioxis. and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as sdon as possible. That's the SIU wayl Thomas Sheerburne looks fondly at his citizenship papers. trouble. Other alien seamen con­ cerned with the processes of ci­ tizenship need not worry about the examinations or red tape, he stated. "The bundle of discharges speaks for itself." With citizenship won Sheer­ burne isn't entertaining any plans to retire from the sea. He intends to keep right on sailing in the SIU, which he joined in 1945. In addition to the many rights American citizenship gives a person, Sheerburne will not have to worry any longer about restricted crews and prohibited voyages. He can make them all now. Secure in the knowledge that he no longer has to worry about such things as the extension of the alien seamen waiver. Broth­ er Sheerburne passed along-a bit of advice to other alien members of the SIU. He reccommended that they heed the Union's repeated urging that all alien members who are eligible take immediate steps to obtain their US citizenship. He agreed with the Union contention that this is the only way aliens could insure themselves against the effects of the waiver's expir­ ation. Sheerburne makes his home at 25 Willowbrook Court, Staten Island, New York, 'Battle Of Wall St.' Shown On Seatrain Ship's Screen Probably the most popular crewmember aboard the coast­ wise Seatrain New Jersey is Quartermaster Robert Lester, the owner and operator of a 16mm movie projector, with which for over a year he has been en­ tertaining crews with the latest Hollywood celluloid creations. Slated for showing during the ship's current run to Gulf ports is the SIU film "Battle of Wall Street." Reading in the LOG that the film was being made available to crews and organ­ izations for the cost price of $40, Lester visited SIU headquarters recently and purchased the film. Although he usually rents films, for which the crew chips in to cover the cost, Lester pur­ chased the SIU film out of his own funds. "It's a film we can always use as part of our ed­ ucational set-up," he comment­ ed. When asked, what sort of films the crew liked best, Lester list­ ed westerns as first, with mus­ icals' rating a close second. Unfortunately with summer coming on the movie goers are forced to forego seeing fulllength features because of the heat inside. The heavy load of deck cargo makes it impossible for the films to be shown on deck. For the summer months the crew will take its movies in small doses, sticking to sportsreels and short subjects. An old hand at showing films, Brother Lester is also an ac­ complished cameraman. In his days aboard the New Jersey he has shot several, himdred feet of the vessel being loaded and unloaded and the crew at work in and out of port. An oldtimer in the SIU, Bro­ ther Lester makes his home in New York. spirits, according to Ray Queen, men visiting the Turkish port, AB, who served as Ship's Dele­ Trieste and Genoa should not forget to bring their cameras gate. along. He said the atmosphere The Southstar, a C-2, left New in these places was friendly and York on April 20 loaded .with that there were a considerable EGA general cargo for Mediter­ number of beautiful buildings ranean, African and Near East ports, with Genoa, Italy, as the whose architecture the cameraminded would find challenging. first stop. TOPSIDE COOPERATED From the Italian port, the South • Atlantic Steamship Com­ Queen said that a share of pany ship, under charter to the credit for the success of the Prudential Steamship Corpora­ voyage should go the Southstar's tion, continued her itinerary, Skipper, Captain Albert (Buttwhich included Triest«*»^ Piraeus, sie) Haman. Haman is tough, Algiers, Beirut, Istanbul and Is- but fair and considerate, the kenderun as ports of call. Southstar's Ship's Delegate pointed out. SHAFT DAMAGED "He doesn't stand for any fool­ A damaged stern shaft caused ishness but he can be counted the breakdown off Gibraltar, as on to give the crew a square the ship was homeward bound. break," Queen said of the Skip­ She returned to Gibraltar for per. He added that Capt. Hadamage appraisal. From the mari's handling of draws was Rock, the Southstar was towed especially noteworthy. to Oran, where she entered dryThe only hitch in the entire dock for temporary repairs. The trip, according to Brother Queen, shaft was repacked and the was that the stores were poor. Southstar resumed her course to But he hastened to explain that New York and the payoff. Steward Walsh did everything Queen said that the lads possible to overcome this short­ aboard the Southstar found the coming. Mediterranean run "lots of fun." Even the sun shone on the They got a chance to see many Southstar. And good weather. places that are not ordinarily in­ Queen concluded, can do an cluded in a ship's stopovers. • awful lot to help make good Photography fiends had a field sailing. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The reason Johnnie Tonazzi is sore, is because he was chased out of Cities Service's employ­ ment office by the dispatcher. Pretty soon things will be dif­ ferent over there The first man in the SIU to have his pic­ ture placed in his union book is Santos Garcia. I believe this is a " good idea Andrez Perez, after three months on the beach, is ready to go south on a short trip. Every ship should have bound volumes of the LOG in its library. ' The ship's delegate should contact the crew on this matter and get copies from Headquarters If you are on the beach as an out-patient, in­ quire about compensation. If you're on the beach longer than the prescribed time allowed you by the marine hosj)ital (90 days) you may be able to re­ ceive aid if you can prove ship­ ping is slow and it's not your fault. Tomas Mercado has been feeling pretty well and is now ready to ship. He's the chap who was operated on in Pert Elizabeth for appendicitis.... Mike Rossi,- after 12 days in the marine hospital, 8tates.,.ihe treatments were very satis­ factory, but he can't say the same for the chow. Who's the fellow who is wear­ ing eight wrist watches and can't sell any?... I believe all Stew­ ards should have at least six months discharges as Chief Cook before they can ship out as Steward What official is saving miniature whiskey bottles as a hobby? Tex Suit is looking well and bragging about the Colabee be­ ing a good feeder. He's gained over ten pounds I hear the Greeley Victory is one of the best ships afloat. The crew gets along well and there are never any beefs, except those served at chow time I'm not being a wise guy when I say this, but there are left handed and right handed cigars. I can tell the difference with one look. Brother Alfred Boijer just got back from a round-theworld trip and he's a little sad. He claims he liked Bangkok better than any other port. ...I understand that Pennsyl­ vania does not recognize Louisiana'driving licenses and vice versa. Who's the fellow who wants to operate a concession in Coney Island? He has the idea but is short on cash. Speaking of Coney, that's where you'll find me from now on this summer. �FMday. July 22. 1949 T ^ E SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes -Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Seven SfeafeiEr&jn saijSi v DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE Secretary. All department dele­ April 3—Duke Livingston, Chair gates reported everything okay. man; R. Guild, Secretary. Dele­ Motion by Brother Kelpss, sec­ gates reported small amounts of onded by Kavanaugh that there disputed overtime in their de­ shall be no. reliefs unless they partments. Old Business: Letters come through the US Consul oi' were written to Congressmen in the Agent. Under Good and Wel­ reference to Hoffman Plan. Gooc fare, Brother Maher said that and Welfare: Suggestions made early in the trip a motion jyas concerning chow and turned over made to encourage Unionisrrf to Steward. One minute of among our alien members and silence observed for departed he added they have dohe a good Brothers.'' " job. Suggested that crew give vote of thanks to all the dele­ ft t 4. STEEL VOYAGER, April 17— gates for the good work they John Cannan, Chairman; Earl R. have done on this trip. One min­ Gelnaw, Secretary. Delegates re­ motion (by Joseph Ciuro, sec­ ute of silence in memory of de­ ported no beefs. New Business: onded by Anthony Pedicini) to parted Brothers. Stockmarr moved that galley have Purser give, prior to pay­ stove be fixed and tbaster be put off, each individual an itemized DEL MApf April^ 24—J. Tuckon repair list. Good and Welfare: account of their slops and draws er. Chairman; F. Sintich, Secre­ Suggestion made to have meet­ and a copy of the overtime which tary. Departmental delegates ings every two weeks and al­ is approved by the company's gave their reports. Treasurer re­ representatives. Union ternate the hour, bne minute of s h o ported that at end of trip there agreement was discussed fully. silence for departed Brothers. was $8.73' in the ship's fund and Suggested that all hands stay on that he collected $11, making a the alert at the payoff and con­ total of $19.73 now on hand. Mo­ duct themselves in an orderly tion carried to elect new Ship's SIU manner. Delegate. Brother Scoper elected ft ft ft by acclamation. All hands stood STEEL KING, April 13—E. L. in silence for one piinute in Eriksen, Chairman; V. A. Cover, memory of our departed Secretary. Motion by J. Costello. Brothers. There was much dis­ seconded by- W. Evanj^f, that ft ft ,ft ' cussion on the air-conditioning CAPE NOME, AprU 29 — Ship's Delegate write to Head­ of the ship. Charles Thompson, Chairman; quarters in regard to safety James Boyles, Secretary. Steward meetings. It was moved (by C. reported complaints on chow/nd Kellogg, seconded by H. Kelly) By HANK promised a change. Discussion on and carried that letter be • sent the ability of the Chief Cook. to Headquarters and to the com­ There's no forgetting the Brothers aboard Isthmian's Allegheny Each department polled on feel­ pany in regard -to carrying of which sailed about three weeks ago for a lengthy voyaga Tfierc's ing toward Cook's ability. Mo­ monkeys as cargo without pen­ Red Beers from the West Coast, who talked about the gourmctic tion carried that Cook remain in alty. If they are to be carried importance of seasoning "ice-boxed" shipboard food. And there's galley. One minute of silence for again aboard this ship, a special ft ft ft Bill Ayres, the professional musician, who does a fine job with place aft should be provided for ROBIN LOCKSLEY, April 3— an accordian (although we doubt if he struggles to carry one Brothers lost at sea. them. A vote of thanks was Leslqr J. Keyes, Chairman: aboard ship) and a better job with a good old "hambone"—in other ft ft ft James J. De'Vito, Secretary. Mo­ words, a guitar. Johnny Parsons is aboard, and he comes from that ROBIN MOWBRAY, AprU II given to the four delegates. , tion carried to add repairs not good old baseball country of BrocJclyn. Sure enough, there's Jim­ i—Vlodek, Chairman; Albert Momade on last trip to list being my Naylor—who keeps playing that record called Georgia On My sher. Secretary. Deck Delegate drawn up for this voyage. Dele­ Mind by singer Frankie Laine in the juke-box. Last, but not least, reported a few hours of disputed gates reported on activity in there's Tex BoiUin who confessed that the ship should have stayed overtime, as did the Engine Dele­ their departments, Peter Patrick in his hometown port, Houston, Texas, longer than she has on gate. Stewards Delegate reported elected Ship's Delegate by accla­ occasions. Well, fellas, happy sailing, indeed . . . Brother Eddie everything okay. A vote of mation. Brother DeVito discussed McNamar shipped about three weeks ago, but it slips our mind thanks was given the Stewards unemployment insurance and ad­ what the name of the scow is. Next ship will be better, Eddie— Department for the excellent food vised. Brothers that the sooner we'll mention the name, we hope. prepared and served during the they apply for it after getting voyage. Motion carried to elect ft ft ft off ship the sooner they will be­ Donate Giangiordano to take re­ Buddy Benson sailed aboard the Oshkosh Victory. Buddy, SOUTHLANDf April 24 — A1 gin receiving benefits. Steward pair list and minutes of meet­ who'll talk about anything from infinity, rocket ships, gastricing to SIU Hall. One minute of Jones, Chairman; Leon Baker, sdid he would accept soiled lin­ juices, astronomy and spaghetti, says that lots of the Brothers silence for Brothers lost at sea. Secretary. No beefs except one en at 9 AM and 1 PM, and at have heard or visited that famous place in San Francisco for in the deck department which later hours convenient to men excellent Italian food—called Pinocchio's . . . We wish smoot.h ANNA DICKmSON, April 10 is to be referred to Patrolman on watch., Three departments are recovery to Brother Cecil Lewis, who is down in Virginia right •—Muches, Chairman; E. Bill Ray, upon arrival in port. Alexander to_ alternate in cleaning laundry now . . . The C. "See" Mae restaurant and bar down in New Secretary. Delegates reported no Jones was elected Ship's Dele­ with Engine Department to be­ Orleans has been recommended by the Bosun of the SS An­ gate by acclamation. Delegate gin, followed by Steward and disputes. Biehl - elected Ship's drew Jackson to receive a bundle of LOGS. Good enough—and Delegate. Motion carried to in­ was requested to get in touch Deck in that order. you Brothers can pick up your copies, if ever down that way. vestigate background of man with Captain about purchasing . . . Brother Peter Brownley, citizen of Florida, may still be in who joined the ship in 'Cuba. union-made goods for slopchest. town since we noticed him several weeks ago. Good and Welfare: Blackboard Three crewmen volunteered to ft ft ft get estimate on cost of washing to be erected in messhall. We hear there's a record, out some time now, a Western num­ machine and installation. Crew ber about a crew leaving a Texas port on a tanker. Sounds good, discussed possibilities of getting too . . . The SEAFARERS LOG wiU be traveling to the homes of new library. One minute of si­ FRANCES,^ May *15—B. Good­ the following Brothers—Robert Kennedy of Indiana, William Tar­ lence in memory of departed man, Chairman; S. Carr, Secre­ rant of Oklahoma, Robert Butler of Louisiana, Christopher Karas Brothers. tary. Previous minutes read and of Massachusetts, Richard McManus of California, M. Harvey of Delegates reports were given and PETROLITE, \pril 16—M. R. accepted. Motion by Peter Viroel Florida, William McCarthy of Massachusetts, Philip Brooks of ROBIN GOODF^LLOW, April Shea. Chairman; R. C. Bishop, to have Stewards Department Louisiana, Albert Weber of New Jersey, Charles Swain of Georgia, 20 — Bernard Macey, Chairman; showers and head painted was Harold Lawrence of Florida, Donald Thornton of Maryland, Philip Mike Zelonka, Secretary. Except carried. One minute of silence Colca of Mississippi, Jerome Stokes of New York, Jack Walker of for disputed overtime, there were in memory of departed Brothers. Washington, George Lukach of Connecticut, Max Bielwaski of New York and Howard Van Bushkirk of New Jersey. no beefs in any of the depart­ ft ft ft ments. Motion by Henry Shepeta, All delegates aboard SIU CHILORE,*May *i7 — C. PenWho was and who is in town—Well, there was good old seconded by Christopher Karas, ships are urged to make cer­ ner. Chairman; R. Burns, Secre­ to have Patrolmen- investigate tain that every ship is fully tary. Vote of thanks given to "Pegleg" Andy Anderson who sailed in and sailed out real quick. Smooth voyage, Andy . . . Robert Quinn, the tall oldreasons for men having to pay manned before it leaves port. Steward and Cooks for the fine timer. is in town . . . Most of the crew off the SS Michael, for penicillin. Under Education, If the company tries to vio­ way in which chow was pre­ a tanker, are in town since she has been laid up. There's Bosun ' Union activities were discussed late the contract manning pared and served, especially for Roddy Smith and his cigars. Brother Richard Hanks, the in order to familiarize member­ scale by sailing short, the making the most of the stores Steward, bailed out of our town, for the coast, via airplane. ship with organization. Suggested ship's delegate should call they had to work with. Under The crew has said he's tops in belly-feeding. "Chuck," the that all departments have their the nearest Union Hall im­ Good and Welfare there was dis­ Electrician, is in town and sure glad to see his shipmates of repair lists ready. Also suggested mediately. cussion on matter- of crewmemthe SS Michael... Brothers, read those back issues of your that Patrolman investigate ship The Union will lake im­ bers naming their own working chandler's attitude. mediate action to see that rules with officers. This is def­ LOG. Read all the booklets the Union has printed for your our agreements are observed initely against Union principles complete benefit and understanding. A new booklet contain­ ROBIN GOODF^LOW, April to the letter as it does and the agreement. Quartermas­ ing the registration rules, the shipping rules and the trans­ portation rule, as they are today, is of great importance to 4—Tony Suarez, Chairman; Mike whenever violations are re­ ter on the four to eight is to be every Brother. It's called "Shipping Guide for Seafarers" and Zelonka, Secretary^ Motion (by ported. . notified by tbe delegate to work Oscar Kelepe, seconded by Hank Know your contract and only between 4 ^M and 5 PM. should be read and reread by every Brother sailing into port Shepeta) carried to install a report all violations to the After one minute of silence in. or sailing out for the seven seas... Brothers, hold those meet­ buzzer in the messroom for the Union right away. memory of Brothers lost at sea, ings aboard ship. Keep your jobs shipshape, according to the agreement: SIU ships are clean and happy. Standby watch. Also carried was meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. The iMearOrleans resolutibitTQr aii Oenefal P^OIKI Assessment comes before the Br^nclrmeefcit^ fovihe second, dkS per coaon Jbly 2y, and iP passed goes to a. reforendLiiti vote oC -the membership. CUT and RUN Sailing Short �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 22, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS # - Seafarer Slaps At Homesteading, Favors Annual Vacation Proposal ON THE POLARIS IN MARACAIBO issue of "the Union is supposed acters who are actually afraid to get off their homesteads as , "Seaman" is a word which to give us job security." Sure, they're in doubt that they could the Union stands for job secur­ means man-of-the-sea. If you ever hold down another job. are going to sail, be a man. The ity, but what is this thing? It is I've seen and known men on p'feamble to. our constitution a secure guarantee that your job passenger, coastwise and near­ states, "We hold that the above will not be jeopardized by, the by foreign runs who were afraid machinations of the boss owners of off-shore dry cargo carriers. rights belong to all seamen nor their stooges, the company's I therefore urge all fair alike;v We do not hold that fair-haired boys. It is not a minded union men to help to matters that affect the welfare guarantee that a handful of dues pass Mobile's excellent resolu­ of the Union sHould be placed payers shall monopolize jobs tion. ' when their Brothers lie icffy on G. W. (Bill) Champlin in abeyance to other interests. the beach carrying more than We. . know that individual their share of the burden of members, unable to claim legal Union duties. defendants, may, and frequently FULL RESPONSIBILITY db^ have moral financial obliga­ Most men know what I mean, tions to discharge, equal to the but to leave no careless loopother's legal "ones. hope of escape, let me expatiate. The man on the beach pays all . Therefore, to set up a claim to dues and assessments for job se­ To the Editor: the • exclusive right to ride curity, though he has no job at I am a member of Local 257, ships in perpetuity "because 1 the moment. He stands subject have a wife and kids" « baloney. to picket duty, and volunteer National Federation of Post Of­ fice Clerks, AFL. I've received Here are some of the men of the Alcoa ship's Stewards , Anbther stunt that these mem­ committee work; he must attend your paper, the SEAFARERS Department u they were photographed by Sir Charles as the bers pull is to raise the false meetings, and may have to end LOG, sevjeral times and have vessel lay alongside the dock in the Venezuelan port. The up taking a job below his rat­ read the stories lulling of your photographer said the boys fed well. ing, perhaps on an unorganized Union's struggles. ship. I enclose a donation and ask The homesteader has eaten that the LOG be sent to me reg­ extra well or he wouldn't have ularly. Your Union has been homesteaded that particular much in the news lately and I ship. Certainly the man on the should like to read your side of, To the Editor: ity for some member of our beach has drawn no pay. As the story. one on the beach at the time, Fred Godzwon I have a house and some prop­ Union to get a bargain, if he To the Editor: devoted quite a number of days erty for sale that is an opportun- wishes to make his home in Syracuse. N.Y. Florida—near • Daytona Beach.I would like to have the LOG to a Union economic survey Here is what is for sale: sent to my home in New York. voluntarily, without even lunch A fine rest camp, facing on It!s .my sister's home where I money. two roads and located on 35 get my mail while in the big I was astounded to discover acres of high land with plenty city. how very many men on the of shade trees. The camp consists I sympathize with Brother beach were married with de­ of two five-room houses, one Flynn on his voyage aboard the pendent minor children. made of cement block, one an; old rustpot, Colabee (LOG, May At about the same time I was old frame house. Both are light-, 20)/1 sailed her before the war serving as a member of the bal­ ed by electricity and are com­ and during the war. Oldtimers loting committee on the trans­ pletely furnished and ready for caii tell you of the time we portation rule. There I was immediate occupancy. hung the hook on that ship amazed at the number of men A 1937 Pontiac car in good and made the company enlarge who were holding good paying, running condition for transpor­ the shaft alley escape. It had good feeding coastwise and pas­ tation goes with the deal, along By Benno Zielinski been a violation of maritime law. senger-ship jobs, and had been with a new washing machine, By the way, the Colabee is not doing so for over a year, most electric refrigerator, new bath-.In a little yllage in the country somewhere a Hog Island ship. (Ed. Note; of whom came to vote for Rule room and kitchen fixtures, I met a cute girl, blue eyes and fair hair; Brother Buckley is right, but No. 2. screens, tools and more. just what label can be given This is a dead issue. Why On first sight something then told me There are three ^eep wells, the Colabee is hard to say. She bring it up? Because these men one 120 feet deep for an electric This is .the girl for whom I have yearned. resembles a Hog, though not will be the very ones to rise up pump and two wells 40 feet -built at Hog Island, but in Ports­ to defeat Mobile's excellent res­ deep, one with a hand pump. Over the years, sweetheart, early in the spring, mouth, New Hampshire, in 1920 olution of recent date. Plumbing fixtures are ready for When in the forest the birds do sing. by the Atlantic Corporation and This resolution is to the effect installation. later converted in the Sun ship­ that men due vacations must And beneath the hills violets blossom, HOME FOR YEARS yards to a bulk carrier. The pile off and take a vacation. It That's when I'll see you again. The owner of this property, American Bureau of Shipping is little enough to ask of these has lived on it for years during, lists her simply as a "coaster.") job monopolists that they give It was early in the month of May, the time he has not been out the guy on the beach a chance at sea. It is ideal as either a HIGH AND DRY She told me—she trembled that day^— at 'two weeks' work and eats, vacation spot, or for a seaman When the Colabee was under after they have held a Union se­ She loved a sailor who never came back who wishes to spend his later charter to Alcoa her Captain was cured job for a whole year. Let years in - comfortable, spacious And she could never love a seaman again. "Shallow Water" Scofield, who them not then raise the false is­ surroimdings. gained that reputation because sue of Union security, and if Ove!r the years, sweetheart, early in the spring. There is good hunting in. the . he went aground so many times. one of them should do so, don't area, as well as fishing. And the When in the forest the birds do sing. The Colabee is one of those old be fooled by it. swimming beach is not far away. And beneath the hills violets blossom. slow, but sure rustpots. The property is ^taxable at $8 JOB IS THERE The ship I'm on now, the Seaper year, if used as a home. It That's when I'll see you again. train New York, is a good job, His job is not being taken is located seven miles southwest In a little village we sat under a maple tree a! regular crew, and has Stew­ away from him, he can go back of Daytona Beach, and is four to it at the end of his vacation. ard Joseph Malone. hours by car from Tampa, five I kissed her rosy lips, held her close to me; hours from Savannah, two hours The Brother who signs his There is another objectionable Then left all my sorrows of what will be tomorrow from Jacksonville, and five letters. Wandering Seafarer, puts aspect to these homesteaders. When I was with my little Marie. hours from Miami. oqt some interesting reading. He After, a year or more aboard, they begin to think they own The price complete for this has plenty jon .the ball. Over the years,^ sweetheart, early in the spring, the ship, and, through controlled bargain is $3,000 cash. Looks like I'm getting to be ship's meetings, they may try Olio P. Preussler When in the forest the birds do sing. a car sailor, I've h^n on to put over special regulations P.O. Box 1026 this ship iBor a mpnth now. And beneath the hills violets blossom. that are not in conformity with Memorial Park . Joseph Buckley Union policy, I have seen charThat's when I'll see you again. Port Orange, Fla. To the Editor: AFL Postal Clerk Enjoys Log Items Of SIU's Feats SS Colabee Vet Recalls Rougher Days On 'Coaster' Member's Florida Property For Sale; Price Is $3,000 The Girl From The Village y �MttSW Friday. July 22, 1949 ALOBA TO HAWAII iiiiiiiiii THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine ' With Tears In Their Eyes Seatrader Men Bid Fond Adieu To Buenaventura And Ship like some Congressmen in Wash­ along, or know the score, you ington, who do not give up their are liable to pay double for Once again the MV Sea Trader business while in Congress, but everything. After all, you arc 9 is about to set sail for the port carry it on to assist their feUow rich American. of Shangri La, or Buenaventura, colleagues. Sir Charles has his The perfumes, powders, Colombia. The whistle blows, own slopchest aboard, namely, colognes are only imitations. Be the lines are up, the tug takes if you need a needle and thread, careful in buying perfumes. Al­ us to the open sea. he has it. Chewing tobacco, cig­ ways turn the bottle upside We had the usual difficulties arette papers, fountain pens, an down and see if the trade mark during the trip. An overflow in extra shirt or tie or cap, shoe­ is imprinted in the bottle. .If it the linen room spoiled the bed laces, insoles, haircutting tools, isn't, it is a lemon. linen. We picked up a radio and his own sweet wine, if it is Most of the goods sold in Col­ message stating that the No. 3 needed for medicinal purposes; ombia are imported. Even their hold on a Grace Line ship was in fact, he had almost every­ alligator bags, clothing, linens, afire. We also received a cable­ thing. silks and leather are imported. gram from the Steward, telling Only by careful examination c.an SPEAK UP. MEN us he had flown to Miami to you be sure of not being hood­ catch the ship, but missed it. What startled his shipmates winked. Then several crewmembers took most was his unique way of The average pay of the natives Bidding goodbye to Beautiful Hawaii—^Honolulu, to be sick. For a ship that takes only making them get up and speak is $1 to $1.50 a day. There aro exact—Kyska deck men turn to casting off lines. Left to right: a month for a round trip, we at the end of an educational two classes of people in Colom­ Jerry, AB and Ship's Delegate; Jackson, AB: Danny, AB, and had more than our share of meeting. Here's how he worked: bia, the very rich and the very casualties. He would call on two of the poor. The majority—the poor— Duda, OS, Crewmember Sir Charles is crew to get up, face the class live by the side of the road in and tell them how to make an the hills in squalor. Sanitary acceptance speech and a. presen­ facilities do not exist and the tation speech. By giving each food is poor. of the two a present, such as a 1 found it wise not to eat bottle of wine, a cigarette case, ashore; instead 1 took a sand­ a fountain pen, or some other wich with me. article he helped make the FIESTA AIR speaker and class happy. id To the Editor: When the ship arrived at the But despite the economic con­ To the Editor: agin ya, but if yore hankerin Panama Canal photographs were ditions the young ladies from for a feud, then draw yore six The crew of the Canadian- taken and they came out fine. the far away towns and hills After enjoying myself for gim—I'll pulverize ya." manned SS Seaside wishes to came into Buenaventura regular­ the past several weeks here thank the American Brothers on While we were passing through ly to get work. Ships come and BOTTOMS UP Sn Dallas, I've decided to let the SS Hurricane, out of Mobile, to Christobal, a young lady in go quite frequently and the largo you know about the grea^st Well, seeing what kind of a for their support and strong a launch came alongside looking number of sailors in makes the city on the Red River. position 1 was in, 1 just dranl: backing in our fight to clear the for Sir Charles, the Dapper Dan. town a lively place. hi order to get to DaUas from my shot of red eye with a sas- commies out of one of Canada's Sure enough, Charles wanted to This is one of the nicest go overboard to greet her, but Galveston, you go the first 100 parilly chaser and walked slow­ most vital industries. places in all of Colombia. Coffee the Skipper spotted the flurry of miles by plane. After that you ly out the door. CSU FALSE is the main export item. People take a train for 75 miles; then The only trouble 1 had was The CSU and their commie activity and said, "Sir Charles, from all over Europe have come stay right where you are." So board a stage coach through the my horse was gone. Yep. 1 went leaders are using every dirty and here to make their home. Tho wilderness for 4Q more miles. outside to the hitching post and underhanded method in their he stayed. most prosperous establishments The next night we arrived in At the end of the stage route found that some wrangler had attempt to prevent the. loading are the drinking places, the f«x>d you get out and swing limb rode off on my nag. 1 had a and sailing of vessels taken over Buenaventura. We were sched­ stores and the drug stores. Tt from limb for the last five good investment there. 1 paid ten by the SIU and are using terror­ uled to stay for 11 days, but is possible to get a good watch miles. bucks for the horse and 40 for istic tactics in the endeavor to were there only seven. This port, here for about 110 pesos, which There is one good thing about the saddle. weaken the morale of our crews. to me, is really Shangri La. in the States would cost $75. DaRas: a shortage of menr The After finding that Dallas was Needless to say that this is only EXCHANGE RATE Upon our return to New York, other evening 1 went into a gin- a bit too trigger happy for me, serving to increase our deter­ The rate of exchange is 1.95 Red Gibbs came down to make miU for a shot of red eye, and 1 packed my seabag and-started mination that the SIU record of pesos to the dollar, but the black the payoff, and after the usual met two young ladies. After hitchhiking back to Tacoma. So never having lost a beef be market offers 3.50 to 4 for a bit of wrangling everything was buying them several drinks they if anyone sees a fellow who maintained. dollar. Rum is three pesos, a settled satisfactorily. We left tho started arguing to see who was looks bowlegged with a seabag At the time of writing, four little less than a dollar a bottle, ship and bid her fond goodbye, going to win my companionship. on his shoulder, stop and pick of our crew had just been beaten food is 70 centimes, or about 20 as she is being laid up. Here's After arguing for "about ten me up, cause Tacoma is a fur up while 'ashore or on the way cents for a good meal. Beer is hoping we'll make the trip to ashore. The two who landed minutes, one girl says tp the piece o' prairie from hyar. about 15 cents and coffee two Buenaventura again — it was a other one, "Listen, gal, 1 ain't "Shotgun" Still in the hospital are still there cents. But you must bear in mind moist-eyed crew that left that and are being well cared for, ac­ that these are the prices to the Shangri La of the South. cording to reports brought back Sir Charles Oppenheimer natives. Unless you have a guide to us by the Captain. The other two suffered less damaging in­ juries and will be back aboard SYLVA^S SHIPBOARD HAND LAUNDRY later tonight. Again thanking the American Brothers for their backing,' we MEETING NIGHT SHIPPING will drop the hook on this. To the Editor: M. O. Collelte. Deck Delegate We, the crew of the SS Marymar, voted and passed the fol­ O. Martin. lowing resolution which we think will benefit everyone: Engine Delegate , "If there is any change or new shipping rule enacted, it is to be posted at once on the bulletin board in every Branch and CHRISTINE CREW printed in the SEAFARERS LOG," This matter came up when a member shipped on the four SHOWS THAT ALL o'clock call to report to the ship at 8 A.M. the following morning. HANDS HAVE SAVVY .Within an hour of reporting to the ship the next morning, he called the Union Hall and requested a replacement for himself. To the Editor: He was told, that he would lose his shipping card if he got The crew of the SS Christine bflf, because he did not attend the meeting the night before after would like to record the fact being shipped. According to Section. 13 of the shipping rules he that it has nothing but praise should have got his card back,, for officially he was off the shipping for the fine cooking of Chief Cook F. C. Harrington and Sec­ list as of 4 P.M., three hours before tlie meeting. ond Cook Fred Minco. Crew. SS Marymar In fact, all of the Stewards ANSWER: Technically the crew is correct, but for years Department aboard the vessel the SlU has been operating on the procedure of not returning are to be commended for the a shipping card if a man refuses a job taken on a meeting night. fine cooperation they have given. The Deck Department brought It was found that some irresponsible members were taking this ship into port in first-ralte Jobs and then refusing them Thursday morning, solely to avoid condition after a five-week .trip, attending the meeting. To curb this practice, men who refuse and. the Engine room gang did a job after taking it the day of a meeting lose their shipping its share with a clean engine cuds. Members who might possibly refuse a job the morning room. The job done by the en­ Frank Sylva turns to suds producing at the end of a day's tire crew shows that this ship following a meeting should play it safe by attending the meet­ laboring in the MV Sea Trader's Engine Department wheso was in good hands. ing and having their card stamped. Permitmen. of course, he's an Oiler and the Engine Delegate. A GI brush and brown George Weldon cannot refuse a job under any circumstances. ' soap do an effective job on the grimiest of dungarees. Ship's Delegate To the Editor: C'mon, Lulu, Drop The Gun Canadians Thank —Shotgun's Done Left Town US Seafarers For Commie Fight Aid THE BEEF BOX �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS F^r. jtdt 22, 19li$ L6 G Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief ers. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 BOSTON—Chairman, J. GreenPM. baum, 281: Recording Secretary. 4" 4" J. Kearney, 28753; Reading NORFOLK^Chairman,. J. S. Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. While, 56; Recording Secretary, Other Branch minutes read and J. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading TOT^ SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAI. REG. approved, along with Headquar­ REG. REa PORT SHIPPED Clerk, B. P. Rees, 95. ENG. STWDS. DECK REG. STWDS. ENG. DECK ters' report and Secretary-Trea­ Other Branches' minutes of surer's financial reports. Agent Boston 9 26 9 8 9 44 21 14 previous meetings were accepted discussed the state of shipping New York 82 263 89 385 92 125 121 139 as read. Motion, carried to con­ in the port, saying that it had Philadelphia 17 72 cur with New York meeting's 83 31 30 . 24 26 27 been pretty good for the past Baltimore. 38 163 recommendation on SS Puerto 73 252 65 60 79 100 — two weeks. Charges preferred Norfolk. 3 11 Rico. Headquarters' report to the 32 131 3 5 45 54 against member were read. New Savannah 38 membership read and approved. 10 48 17 11 .15 12 21 Orleans resolution recommend­ Tampa. 7 23 Following Dispatcher's report, 10 29 11 5 7 12 ing assessment fpr strengthening Mobile...53 168 membership stood in silence for 50 165 56 59 64 51 General Fund was read and con­ New Orleans 62 73 125 260 one minute in memory of oiu: 77 314 88 149 curred in. Brother J. Hubbard Galveston. 55 250 26 96 departed Brothers. After consid­ 110 85 41 29 . took the Union Oath of Obliga­ West Coast 34 29 16 22 85 16 9 41 erable discussion on proposed tion. Under Good and Welfare 396 1,161 ten-dollar assessment to bolster 657 557 572 1,786 385 there was much discussion on GRAND TOTAL General Fund was overwhelm­ Union welfare plans. One min­ ingly carried. Five members took ute of silence in memory of de­ the Union Oath of Obligation. ed out that this was one of the Patrolman's. Communications are the people who were among parted Brothers. 62 bookmemMotion carried to reinstate Bro­ many sound reasons for adopt­ from members seeking to be ex­ our staunchest supporters in the bers were in attendance when ther Charles D. Loane, who is ing the proposal for a volun­ cused from meeting were re­ 1946 General Strike, the Agent meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. said. A "communication was read tary assessment. The only way ferred to the Dispatcher. One seven months in arrears. He SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, from the Secretary-Treasurer an­ the Union can fight on the leg­ minute of silence in memory of presented a hospital slip cover­ Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording nouncing the pay boost in the islative front is to have funds departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ ing this period. 134 members Secretary, P. M. Robertson, form of a $7.50 monthly clothing to do so, he said. After much journed at 7:45 PM, with 150 were present when meeting ad­ journed at 8:05 PM. 30148; Reading Clerk, John Zeir- allowance on all SIU contracted discussion pro and con, the New members in attendance. 4 i ft eis, 4125, ^ ships. Resolution favoring $10 Orleans resolution calling for a BALTIMORE — Chairman, H. NEW ^YORK — Chairman, San Francisco Branch report assessment was adopted, after General Fund assessment was and minutes of previous meet­ considerable discussion pro and carried. Motion carried that there Lindsay Williams, 21550; Record­ J. Acosta, 37770; Recording Sec­ ings in other Branches read and con. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 be no changing or reallocation ing Secretary, Freddie - Stewart, retary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; approved. Agent reported that PM, with 59 bookmembers pres­ in Stewards Department, except 4935; Reading Clerk, Johnny Reading Clerk, Jack Geller, 40141. on direct orders from Headquar­ , shipping had been fair for the ent. Regular order of business was Arabasz, 299832. ters, Patrolmen reported on the past two weeks, with a majority su^ended in order to go into »ships visited for payoffs and Minutes of other Branch meet­ NEW ORLEANS^— Chairman, of the visiting ships taking a charges and Obligations. Oath sign-ons, in addition to those ings read and accepted. Port Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording few men. Several ships are due of Obligation was administered in next week, he said, and are Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; in-transit. Meeting adjourned Agent spoke on the present state to W. E. Anderson, John Vieira, expected to help out shipping Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. with 286 members present at of shipping in the port, which Jack Smith and L. F. Bresnan. he described as slow. Discussion here. All beefs were settled in Previous New Orleans minutes 7:35 PM. Charges readL and trial commit­ on the ten-dollar assessment for SIU fashion, the Agent said. approved. Secretary- Treasurer's tee's report was read and ac­ Other reports read and accepted financial report read and ac­ PHILADELPHIA^— Chairman, the General Fund, proposed in cepted. Minutes of previous D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording a resolution by 36 New Orleans were: Dispatcher's, Headquarters' cepted. Other Branch minutes and Secretary-Treasurer's. Mo­ accepted. Port Agent said that Secretary, Bob Pohle, 46826; members. Motion to concur in meetings were approved. Mem­ tion carried to elect trial com­ shipping and business had slow­ Reading Clerk, J. T. Manfredi, the resolution was adopted, 489- bers with acceptable excuses to 54. Headquarters' report and were excused from meeting. mittee to hear charges against ed down the past two weeks, 34011. Secretary-Treasurer's financial Headquarters' report accepted. Minutes of meetings in other but that the outlook for the com­ man accused of conduct imbereport read and approved. Mo­ New Orleans resolution for tenports approved after reading. ing weeks was fair, with a coming a Union member. Mo­ tion carried -to accept report on doUar assessment for General Agent reported that shipping had couple of new ships scheduled tion carried to accept resolution adopted in New Orleans for a to crew up in this port. He add­ been steady for the past two San Juan ' Hall submitted by Fund piurposes carried, after full ten-dollar assessment for Gen­ ed that he had been in San weeks, and he named the ves­ New Orleans Agent Earl Shep- discussion. Agent reported that eral "Fund. One minute of silence Juan all week and will make a sels that^ came into port. All pard and New Orleans Engine shipping had been slow and pay­ in memory of departed Brothers. detailed report to the member­ beefs, he reported, were settled Patrolman Buck Stephens.- Mo­ offs down. All beefs pending Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM; ship. All beefs in New Orleans to the crew's satisfaction. Reso­ tion by James DuBose to in­ were settled. Patrolmen and Dis­ have been settled either at the lution offered by New Orleans struct our Negotiating Commit­ patcher gave their reports, which 29 bookmen were present, payoff or at the sign-on. Patrol­ for ten-dollar General' Fund as­ tee in next discussion to elimin­ were approved. One minute of tit GALVESTON — ChaLrman, men's and Dispatcher's reports sessment carried unanimously. ate vacation clause , in favor of silence in memory of departed Keith- Alsop, 7311; Recording read and accepted. Communica­ Reports read and accepted were: further wage increase, was car­ Brothers. Meeting adjourned at ried. One minute of silence in 8:30 PM, with 230 members Secretuy, R. Wilburn, 37739; tions from members wishing to Secretary-Treasurer's financial. memory of "our departed Broth­ present. Dispatcher's and Headquarters', be excused from meeting were Reading Clerk, Hutchins, 39420. referred to Dispatcher. Trial Minutes of other ports read and accepted. Agent reported committee reports accepted. C. that shipping for past two weeks W. Fisher and Paul Frazier took had been good and should con­ the Union Oath of Obligation. tinue so for another two weeks, Under Good and Welfare there to fight 'the constant attack be­ tions like these can - only come then drop some. Patrolman's and was lengthy discussion on San ^(Continued from Page 1) Dispatcher's reports read and Juan, where a few men had balloting up and down the coast. ing made to weaken trade unions from the Union's General Fund, accepted. Membership voted 32 gone on record not to live • up Pointing out the fact that the in their fight to mainta'in decent proponents of the assessment to 10 to concur with resolution to the policy adopted "by the. -SIU "Atlantiev and Gulf District wages anfi.. conditions for their proposal explained. At the New Yqrk membership adopted by New Orleans, calling Union membership and had membership ' benefits from top memberships, they declared. meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Paul threatened Union officials at­ for question of assessment to be wages, overtime and shipboard HIRING HALL IN DANGER Hall commented that, although tempting to carry out this policy. submitted to referendum. Meet­ living conditions under the best The resolution is evidence of ing adjourned at 8:05 PM, with Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM, contracts in#the maritime in­ the fact that the New Orleans the General Fund was in sound 57 bookmembers in attendance, with 312 bookmembers present. dustry, the New Orleans resolu­ Seafarers who offered it have shape, and that there was no 4, i tion recalled that the take-home their ears to the ground. An all- "immediate need or emergency," t t t TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. MOBILE — Chairman, O. $ieT pay of all Seafarers has just out battle is already in the off­ the proposal of the New Orleans Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary, vens, 115; Recording Secretary, been increased by $90 a year, ing to preserve the Union Hir­ members would enable the Union E. R. Smith; Reading Clerk, Ray J. D. Carroll, 14; Reading Clink, as a result of the $7.50 monthly ing Hall as a result of decision to face up to the rough times White, 57. Harold J. Fischer, 59. clothing allowance won a few by the United States Court of and still maintain its memberMinutes of previous meetings Minutes of previous meetings' weeks ago by the Union Nego­ Appeals, Second Circuit, which, ship-to-jobs ratio of one-to-one. in the case of the NMU versus* The Union's strict adherence to approved. Branch Agent reported in Mobile and other Brarffchies tiating Committee. that Union's business is in good read and approved. Port Ai^nt Backers of the resolution at Great Lakes operators, ruled on •this ratio is responsible for the shape and that, although it is reported on the prospect; fpr the July 6 meetings made it July 5 that the Union Hiring fact that^the shipping opportur nothing to brag about, shipping shipping in the coming ••'two clear that they regarded this Hall is illegal under the Taft- nitics of Seafarers far outstrip those of the memberships of has picked up a bit. The num­ weeks, listing the ships sched­ particular time as the most de­ Hartley law. ber of coastwise ships calling uled to arrive during that ^l^e. sirable to strengthen the Un­ In addition to its other legis­ other waterfront unions. here has remained constant. He He pointed out that several Ift^ps ion's General Fund, since the lative battles to tighten the se­ The New Orleans resolution dso said that the AFL Cigar were in the yard and werd- ex­ assessment Would represent but curity of its membership, the also specified that "$2.00 of this Workers Union will be the only pected to take crews withi^:^two a fraction of the newly-won in- SIU is joining in the campaign assessment be given to the In­ to win passage of the bills of­ ternational for General Fund union on the ballot in the NLRB weeks. Shipping, thetlfore, ftrease. election scheduled for next week should be good. He mentioned Many of those favbrihg the fered by Representative John purposes," since the Internation­ in a number of compalfees. The the progress of the alteration job assessment elaboriatied bh. the Lesinski (D., Mich.) and Senator al has actively aided the A&G companies called for the elec­ being done on the Hall. The point stressed in the resolution Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.), organizing program—which has tion to see if the workers want­ Agent stressed the danger to the —that anti-union forces in Wash­ which would permit continua­ been successful in the acquisition ed representa:tion. The Union is Union membership in the re­ ington have tedoubled their ef­ tion of the hiring practices pre­ of new jobs to replace those lost working to get a large turnout cent court decision ruling the forts to keep restrictive labor vailing in the maritime industry —and is engaged in widespread organizing campaigns in all areas prior to June 15, 1947. at the elections and we're be­ Hiring Hall illegal under the legislation oh the books. of its jurisdiction. Funds to meet critical situa­ hind them 100 percent, as they Taft-Hartley law, and he point­ Expenditures must be made o CO 00 / A&G Slipping From June 29 To July 13 General Fund Assessment Okayed �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Contract Makes Difference, Cities Service Veteran Finds Out EDWARD BLOOM Your brother, Frank, asks you to get in touch with him at 48 Monument Walk, Brooklyn. Very important. 4-4-5^ T. C. DEALE. Contact C. A. Doyle, SS Alcoa Partner, care of Alcoa Bteamship Company, 17 Battery Place, New York. 4 4 4 EMIL PONTELLO Get in touch with P. San Miguel, care of the SIU Hall, 5i Beaver St., New York. 4 4 4 JERRY SMITTY Will these two men, who were Deck Delegate and Bosun, re­ spectively, aboard the SS Young America from Oct. 27, 1948 to Jan. 8, 1949, please get in touch with Joseph W. Keenan, Ward Four East, US Marine Hospital, San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 RAYMOND J. DAVIS . SAMUEL H. DAVIS Your brother, Louis G. Davis, is very anxious to hear from both of you. .Write to him, at SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308'/a—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent ^ Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO..... 85 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn " St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent , ' Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Cailf., ^2.7Vz Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent " Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 BeaveiVSt., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phono 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill 'W. .Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif.; .257 5th S^t. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE ...86 Seneca St. 7" Main 0290 WILMINGTON....'..440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Lo Moyno St. Marquette 5909 HALIFAX 128 Vi Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT-COLBORNE 103, Durham St. Phone 5591 TORONTO ..IllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C 402 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVEj^. ...... .565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 y HEADQUARTERS Montreal . 512 McGlII St. Plateau 670 Barracks 2, Veterans Amm. Cent­ er, Biloxi, Miss. Enclose photos, if you have any. 4 4 4 FRANK P. LIVINGSTON Communicate with your fam­ ily at once. Your father is ill, and your mother is worried. 4 4 4 FRED HAYES Benjamin Jaffe, 4086 Bayard Road, Cleveland 21, Ohio, is very anxious to get in touch with you. Forward your mailing address. 4 4 4 CHARLES G. PETERS Your mother, Mrs. Mary Peters, 2953 Fulton St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y., is very anxious to hear from you, and asks that you write to her at once. WALTER HEALY^ HOFFMAN Get in touch with Local»Se­ lective Service Board No. 38 in Brooklyn, N.Y. 4 4 4 HARRY W. PORTER (Z-745244) Get in touch with George M. Dodd, 53 State Street, Boston, Mass., at once. It is a matter of vital importance. 4 4 4 JAMES L. NICHOLSON Your sister, Mrs. Melvin Mar­ tin, asks you to get in touch with her at 918 Main St., Cov­ ington, Kentucky. 4 4' 4 JOBES REED BRIMACOMBE Get in touch with your wife, Leola. 4 4 4 JACK SHOEMAKER Your father is in critical con­ dition. Get in touch with Maude Daly, 824 North Adams St., Peoria, 111., for information. (Continued from Page 1) Union Delegate. If either party disagreed, they just jotted it down on the disputed sheet and company officials and Union Patrolmen took it up from there. No hard feelings, no lost job. Quite a difference, indeed. But wait a minute: I've just be­ gun. You should have seen the grub on the Lone Jack. Wow! The meat was so far gone when it got aboard, even a sea gull would have passed it up. You could poke a finger right through the corned beef, slime and all. And the rest of the produce was about the same. I noticed government surplus canned goods seemed to be a favorite on this ship—everything but the Worcestershire sauce came from a surplus dump. Then to top it off, the out­ fit had a surplus starvation menu. They must have known the bare minimum necessary to sustain life, because they surely dished out the food that way. I guess I shouldn't even have to mention that the Lone Jack, be­ ing the flagship, was the best feeder in the fleet. (At least, they kept telling me that.) The menu was nice, though; Pretty picture of a tanker and all that. But even time harden­ ed CS men can't gobble up menus. KEITH TERPE you said so. If the heads, or your room were getting run-down, you said so. If you had an OT beef or were slighted, you said so. Yes, you said so in a properly conducted meeting, with an elected chair­ man, recording secretary and pre-arranged meeting time and place. Every issue, no matter how minor, was treated democrati­ cally, openly, fairly. If the Cap­ tain and the crew didn't see eye to eye, it was all settled shoreside by a well-informed, fastacting Union representative, who interpreted the agreement be­ tween company and Union with complete fairness .'o both. And there was no secret wire to shoreside for replacements to be waiting for the dissatisfied crewmen when the ship pulled in. I wonder how many men in the last six months have discov­ ered, as their CS tanker made fast, that they had just "resign­ ed" from their ship. That is, they discovered this as their replacement marched up the gangway filled up with the good old company spirit by the company propaganda mini­ sters. -It must be a fantastic figure. In two weeks aboard the Lone Jack I saw over 40 men come and go—including myself. Yes, I was caught looking at one of the hilarious -CS cartoons in the SEAFARERS LOG-r-and smiling even. The Captain must have nearly had a heart attack when he got the report that I had soaked up all the subterfuge, intrigue, slimy plans and so forth that came up in the saloon, every day and every meal. My replacement must have gotten an especially fiery pep talk. He was waiting in Port­ land, Me., to take over for me when we tied up at 3 AM. Last, but surely not least, I have noticed particularly the dif­ ference in pay since leaving the Lone Jack. 16 days on that CS ship, no draws, no allotment, and I got $97.50—and find your own way back to the New York beach. On the T. Heyward, for a com­ parable job for 52 days, a $40 draw, no allotment and I receiv­ ed $677 clear payoff money, plus $67 for pullman fare from Mo­ bile to New York City. Thus, for seven and a half weeks, nearly $100 per week, or two times as. much every 16 days as on CS ships. One hell of a difference. And on the Heyward I not only gained back the 12 pounds I lost from worrying on the Lone Jack, but I had to take exercise to keep up with the Heyward's Steward Hutchins ex­ pansive feeding program. Really, I think even the staunchest Union man should take one CS ship. I'll personally guarantee that your outlook wiU be changed from A to Z. And if you're overweight — don't worry", ^ust be sure you bring along some vitamin pills to fight malnutrition. UNION STYLE Now, on the Heyward, I no­ ticed that the Union Delegate checked the requisitions-for food stores before the ship even' ar­ rived, the same as he didi the linen requisition, repair list, overtime sheets and a multitude of other details. And, fantastic as it may sound, the Captain not only agreed to the requisitions but occasionally ROMAN »WRANDA added to them. Z.431782 For instance, in Holland we Contact Samuel Segal, attor­ got 50 pounds of strawberries. ney, 11 Broadway, New York On the Lone Jack, even a wornCity. out apple represented the peak of holiday festivity. The biggest and most impor­ tant thing I felt on the Lone Jack was not OT (or lack therof) or rotten food, or no repairs, By JIM DRAWDY or dirty crummy foc'sles, unpainted passageways, vermin in­ SAVANNAH — Shipping has but Tex got it running again fested messrooms—no, it was quieted down in this port, in in short order, fear I noticed most of all. Fear line with the up and down ac­ Brother E. B. McAuley just for the job, fear of being mark­ tivity we generally experience. got his camera out of hock and ed a Union man and forever Our payoffs for the shipping took off on the SS Southwind, BALTIMORE — The overtime blackballed from the CS fleet. period just ended were the I while C. M. Rice is waiting for beef on the SS Evelyn, Bull Two men seen talking together Southport and Southwind, both a job on the first thing that Lines, that had been pending as were considered suspicious, three South Atlantic, and the Chry- comes steaming in. a*result of the crew being re­ or four were really mutiny. You santhystar. Intercontinental. The Best wishes are in order for stricted to the ship in Baltimore didn't express your views if two South Atlantic ships signed Brother R. Merrit, who just took on Mar. 26 and 27 of this year, you intended to stay aboard. on again. the marriage vow and is at has been settled. Not on unionism or anything present loafing around Savannah. In addition to these ships, the Following is the list of crewelse. W. J. Groover spends his time port had as callers the SS Julesmembers who still have not col­ The CS officials have imag­ berg, Terminal Tankers; SS fruitfuUy while waiting for a lected, and the amounts due inations overactivated by fear Dorothy, Bull; SS Oshkosh Vic­ ship. He's hauling in plenty of them: themselves—^fears that the SIU tory, Waterman, and the SS Steel fish at his favorite sport. We .Joseph Acquarone, $7.73; Wil­ may well prove to be the strong­ Architect, Isthmian. change that to read: Brother liam Boiling, $3.86; Lawrence est, toughest maritime union in A beef aboard the Chrysan- Groover spends his time fishEbberts, $3.86; John Cook, $7.73; the world and will render the thystar involving overtime in fully. John Emerick, $3.86; John R. slimy, usual tactics useless in There is a laundry strike on the Engine Department was set­ Wood, $3,86; John Tabb, $3.86; the end. « in Jacksonville, Fla. The only tled in typical SIU style. William Elliot, $7.73; George Ro­ So be careful, you CS men, be union laundry in that port at driguez, $4.45. Any men who did not receive present is Williams and Son. careful. You can't even say Also Ignatius Torre, $2.90; "good morning. Brother," with­ their money on board the ship We'd like to see the men on our Louis Borowick, $1.93; James E. out being earmarked for the can collect from the company ships give their duds to the Alien, $^.05; XJilbeit Parker, at its office in New York. beach. union plant. $7.73; Melvin Jones, $7.73; Mar­ TEX TO RESCUE Savannah's Marine Hospital FREEDOM FROM FEAR tin Beavers, $7.73 and Kenneth 'j. W. (Tex) Ringo and Jeff, lists the following Seafarers as Woodard, $7.73. On the Heyward, we had at These men may collect their least two meetings''each trip.- No Jillette went to Jacksonville as patients this week: J. H. Maxey, money by writing to Captain one was excluded, no hush-hush delegates to the AFL Central G. Exell, and W. Smith. Just to wind it up, here's a Swenson, A. H. Bull and Com­ about Rhything, ancl everyonis Trades Council meeting. En route, Tex proved himself to local ball score for the benefit pany, 115 Broad St., New York had his say, same as anybody be as good a mechanic as he is of Savannali SIU men. SavanCity. else. a Bo.sun. The car broke down,'nah beat Augusta, 5 to 2. Benny Gonsales If the food didn't suit you, \ Patrolmen Say— OT Beef Settled SMpping Shws Down In Savonnah �•• Y' .• '• / Page Twelv® " TUB SEAFARERS * •' .•-' " v LOG Friday. July 22, 19^ .< - -f -U-f, 36 Sea^£x7re.rs in the I^rtoP^ New Orleans have ptesertbsd the ^olloofiii^ jresoltiiiotL&i? membership ^ictioil....... "•* mitf ®®S0tVf n. '•Mffinj , «•«» if. aus ^ Vwi ilje •l-'bi^ ^— ^1 signed, bg . •&mowm^ meahbem — ^ r^^arteWo, 303 fl t Joe Ma p^^ne, Francis 53 Toe Vaccaro, M-Troxc^J; ^ Jobn L. ^ George A»®"VA935 i#i' itif; Kr-^'SSfe- Isr^'-" . gfssa^" &S£S' sr&»-'"jam^s Sauvi#» VOTE •J-L'-. •;'ifl'«l*X.ke-ii4-T?^.'f.Tri«»ii,j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 22, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 23 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: BRANCHES OKAY ASSESSMENT FOR GENERAL FUND CANADIAN CREW CHARGES CSU WITH BETRAYAL BILLS APPROVE HIRING HALL STRONG AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE IS AIM OF SENATE COMMITTEE PROBE 303 VESSELS ARE MINE CASUALTIES AN EYE TO THE FUTURE WHY TRAINING PROGRAM MUST BE SCUTTLED SIU CONTRACT MAKES DIFFERENCE, SAYS CS VET MOBILE SHIPPING HOLD STEADY; COMING WEEKS SHOULD BE FAIR IN-TRANSITS AID SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON PLEASED WITH SHIPPING NEW YORK WEATHER IS REALLY HOT, BUT SHIPPING COOLS SEAFARERS SEATTLE SHIPPING IS NO EXCEPTION PORT WILMINGTON IS QUIET BUT COOL LONG HAUL TO CITIZENSHIP ENDED, MEMBER BIDS ALIENS TAKE HIS TACK BREAKDOWN FAILS TO DISTURB SMOOTH VOYAGE OF SOUTHSTAR THE VOICE OF THE SEA BATTLE OF WALL ST. SHOWN ON SEATRAIN SHIP'S SCREEN SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN IN SAVANNAH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/22/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bd39705bef7166ade546ed47cc8328c1.PDF 6dd8507075a2503781646c79be3ab5c5 PDF Text Text SENATE PASSES NEW T-H BILE The US Senate, by a 51-42 vote, last week resaddled org^anized labor with the Taft-Hartley law. The upper House rejected the Administration's la­ bor-backed repealer and adopted Senator Robert Taft's substitute amendments, which left the pres­ ent vicious anti-labor law virtually intact. The Senate bill gives the federal government power to use strikebreaking injunctions and to seize industrial plants to force the settlement of Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA industrial disputes which threaten to bring about a national emergency. NEW YORK, N. Y., WEDNESDAY. JULY 6. 1949 No. 22 VOL. XI British Labor Rips Commie Disruption Prospects are that the new Taft-Hartley law would die as a result of inaction in the House of Representatives or a presi­ dential veto. But whether the bill passed by the Senate finally With the signing of 33 steamship companies to a becomes law or not matters little, since there is no funda­ $7.50 clothing allowance for all ratings during the past mental difference between it and two weeks, the pay boost is now in effect aboard ships the original T-H act. Already repudiated by Bristol A threatened last minute bat­ of all 50 SlU-contracted operators. Seventeen operators and Avonmouth dockworkers, tle on the ^nat^e floor against T-H REPEALER had signed the inci'ease earlier. communist agitators are now extending the Maritime ComThe measure which the Ad­ The move for.an increase got under way on June' ^ mission's right to charter, sell ministration had been pushing, concentrating on the London 17 when the A8cG District notified the contracted com­ ahd operate ships failed to ma­ with strong support from the area in a- renewed effort to crip­ terialize, and the extension was panies by telegrams of its desire to negotiate for the organized labor movement, would ple Britain's shipping. written into law several hours $7.50 increase. The qpmpanies were asl(ed to fall in line have repealed the Taft-Hartley Communist leaders of the Can­ before the June 30''deadline. law outright and substituted a adian Seamen's Union, working with the increase by consent, thereby eliminating the hand-in-glove with British com­ At the same time that the modified Wagner act. necessity of bargaining sessions. ^ munist party hacks, have suc­ Maritime Commission's ppwers In view of the important part ceeded in fomenting a wildcat Within a matter of hours 17 .operators signfied their were renewed, the waiver on organized labor had played, in stoppage on London docks. alien seamen was extended to approval, and the| remaining 33 operators had made the elections last fall, repeal of British trade union officials June 30, 1950. Under the waiver, agreements within ten days. Taft-Hartley in this session of have condemned the unauthor­ aliens are allowed to make up Congress was regarded as almost The increase went into effect on June 17 on all ships. ized action, and have pointed out 15 percent of the crew aboard a sure thing. to the misguided London dockers a subsidized ship and 25 percent With Taft-Hartley repeal as a that they were being made dupes aboard a non-subsidized ship. major issue, • the trade unions of by communists trying to up­ (Officials of the SIU's At­ were the only groups to give set the British economy by dis­ lantic and Gulf District re­ solid backing to^ President Tru­ rupting imports and exports. peated the advice that all man's campaign for re-election. Communist leaders of the wild­ alien members who are eligible Virtually every candidate for cat stoppage defied official un­ take immediate steps to obtain Congress who ran with labor ion orders and urged the dock­ their US citizenship. The Un­ backing won out over his anti- ers not to work on two Canad­ ion pointed out that this is the WASHINGTON, July 6 — A to be used for strikebreaking labor opponent. However, a large ian ships under contract with only way aliens could insure spokesman for the Seafarers In­ purposes but, despite his testi­ number of anti-labor legislators the SIU Canadian District. themselves against the effects ternational Union ^today de mony, the bill could be used for did not come up for election The ships are the Beaverbrae of the waiver's expiration.) and, as a result, these forces and Argomont, whose CSU crews nounced the proposed Merchant precisely that. The threat against the Mari­ Marine Reserve bill as a poten 'Other than Rack no' person or were able to stave off repeal of were ordered not to return to time Commission dame from tial strike-breaking instrument, organization has yet come out Taft-Hartley in the current ses­ Canada by CSU commie officials. Clement H. Attlee, Prime Min­ Senator McCarran of Nevada, at a hearing held here by the in favor of the proposed bill. In sion of Congress. who criticized^ its policy, say­ House subcommittee considering fact, the opposition of maritime Organized labor is reconciled ister of Great Britain, and Lalabor, coupled with the Maritime to the fact that the labor-haters | bor Minister George Isaacs, along ing it was ruining Pacific ship­ the measure. Matthew Dushane, the SIU's Commission's stand-off attitude, have the edge in Congress and' with waterfront union officials, ping. He threatened to fight the Washington representative, told is expected to move the com­ that there is little chance for re­ appealed to the dockers to ignore extension past the deadline, but the subcommittee that the legis mittee to turn thumbs down on peal—or modification—of T-H in the disruptive tactics of the com­ 1949. munists. backwatered at the last min­ lation introduced by Represen­ the measure. Shipowners are also maintain­ In fact, organized labor is al­ Four Labor members, of Par­ ute and gave the measure his tative Charles Potter (R., Mich.) was vigorously opposed by the ing a hands-off attitude, some of ready training its sights on the liament conducted a waterfront approval. them openly calling the measure 1950 elections and is determined investigation, during which they His move, had it been eiffec- Seafarers, and urged its rejec­ "a hot potato."^ to blast the remaining Taft- boarded the two Canadian ships. tive, would have thrown the tion. The SIU opened its attack on Hartleyites out of the political They reported that aboard the The, proposed bill, kno^n as maritime industry into chaos. the danger-laden bill when hear­ picture. ships they learned that the strike HR-4448, calls for the establish­ Immediate result would have ings were announced two weeks "was communist inspired" and ment of a military reserve o been the government's recalling TAFT^ TOO ago. At that time the Seafarers was a "plot to wreck this coun­ licensed and unlicensed seamen of over 300 ships now on char­ Presidents William Green, of try's (Britain's) economy." urged the committee to squash and would subject them to mobi­ ter and the transferral of their lization in time of war and "na­ the measure. It called on all la­ the American Federation of La­ Two weeks ago the commun­ future cargoes to Army ships. bor unions to fight the bill, bor, and Philip Murray, of the ist plan to tie up Bristol and tional emergency." ECA shipments would have which, the SIU held, might es­ CIO, emphasized that their or­ Avonmouth shipping collapsed Inasmuch as the measure does been cut, and coastwise, ship­ ganizations would look to 1950 when dockers voted to ignore tablish a precedent for strike­ ping would have been severely not define what is meant by breaking that could be extended to defeat Senator Taft and the the phony CSU beef and return "national emergency," it could curtailed. to work. (Continued on Page 11) serve as a cloak for government- to all industries. STRONG WORDS sponsored strikebreaking, the In making known his opposi­ SIU spokesman pointed out to tion to chatter extension McCar­ the Congressional group. At an earlier hearing testi­ ran stated: "So far as I am con­ cerned, so long as I can stand mony was heard from Admiral A Senate subcommittee inves- proval of a plan to shift six old in testimony, when Gamble stat­ on~ my feet, I shall not allow Knight, head of the Maritime tigating all phases of the Amer­ tankers to foreign flag opera­ ed that Esso had 23 vessels imthis resolution to go through Commission's training program. ican merchant marine began tions. In return the company der Panama's flag. Ships are also for the continuation of author­ Admiral Knight did not commit hearings last week, and plunged would put four new tankers un­ registered in several European ity to this arbitrary and high­ the Commission to a stand on leadlong into a probe of ship der the American flag. countries. the biU. handed Commission." transfers to foreign registry, The Commission turned down "In fact," Gamble stated, "ap­ This' was a blow to the bill's particularly Panama. Senator Magnuson, chairman the request, he reported. proximately half of our total of a subcommittee investigating proponents, who apparently ex­ Headed by Senator Warren G. Gamble then told the commit­ sales are outside the United the merchant marine, urged Mc­ pected the Commission to come Magnuson, the committee is ex­ tee that the company would States." Carran to reconsider and said out unqualifiedly in favor of a pected to recommend legislation keep the six old ships under An indication of the profitable in the next session of Congress the American flag and put the arrangement Standard Oil en­ that he was investigating J the Merchant Marine Reserve. The only voice in favor of the calling for stern curbs, on ship new vessels under foreign reg­ joys through its . foreign flag Pacific coast situation and hoped Merchant Marine Reserve bill at transfers. istry. to correct inequities. operations was Gamble's state­ In its opening sessions, the Gamble's argument was that ment that Panama Transport McCarran swung into line today's hearing was that of when he was told th^t fqr him Frank Rack, representing the principal witness called to ex­ the company did not make Company, a Standard subsidiary, to deny authority to the Com­ Merchant Marine "Veterans' As­ plain his company's foreign flag money in' American operations paid the parent company a divi­ mission would hurt thousands sociation, a small organization operations was Millhrd G. Gam­ and ah-eady had nearly twice as dend of $20 million this year. of workers in the maritime in­ of former seamen which is spon­ ble, a Standard Oil Executive. niany vessels as it needed for The hearings are expected to Gamble . told the committee its domestic services. dustry, dnd those people through­ soring the legislation. continue with representatives of Rack said that his organiza­ that his company had sought The scope of Standard's for­ other American shipping com­ put the. world dependent upon tion did not intend the measure the Maritime Commission's ap­ eign operations was brought out panies scheduled to appear. it for existence. Alien Waivers, MC Chartering $7,50 Pay Rise For AH Extended To '50 Seafarers Blasts Bill To Set Up 'Reserve' Senate Committee Probes Ship Transfers �T H E SEAFARERS Page Two LOG W«dnMd«7< July 6, IMf SEAFARERS LOG Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilialed with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter May 27, 1949; at the Post Office in New York^^N. Y.,* under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Waiting For '50 By' re-enacting the essential provisions of the TaftHartley law last week, a coahtipn of 51 US Senators de­ clared, in effect, "The working men and women of Am­ erica be damned." Despite the 1948 Section mandate, whjch was ac­ cepted universally as a clear authorization by the voters of this land for repeal of the Taft-Hartley law. Congress has failed to respond to the will of the people. In the Senate, a 51 to 42 vote squeezed through Senator Robert A. Taft's substitute amendments' to the 'Administration's labor-backed bill, thus leaving the TaftHartley law-substantially intact. In the House of Repre­ sentatives,-^the question of a new labor bill has been re­ submitted to cornmittee, but there is little likelihood that • any action will be forthcoming. Either the l^U passed by the Senate will die as a result bf jriaction in the House of Representatives, or it will be v'etoed by President Truman, who repeatedly has acknowledged the important role played by organized labor in the- 1948 elections. Labor, nevertheless, still re­ mains pinned down. New Taft-Hartley or old, it's still the same old straitjacket. All of this foreshadows a bitter battle at the polls •in 1950. The major issue will be Taft-Hartley, and organized labor is already laying the groundwork for its campaign to complete the job it began so successfully in last year's elections. At that time organized labor routed virtually every anti-labor candidate for Congress, and sent to Washington men who publicly recognized the evils of the Taft-Hartley law and who committed themselves to its repeal. Unfortunately, a sufficient number of reactionaries who weren't up for re-election in 1948 were still around the legislative, halls when the Administration bill, which would have repealed T-H and replaced it with a modified Wagner Act, was offered. , When entering the hospital notify the ddegales by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. It was this group of hangovers from ^the days when mahagement propaganda whipped up a hysteria against organized labor that blocked the move for T-H repeal. Men Now h The Mthine HK/u'tak The labor movement realistically recognizes that there is little chance for repeal or even modification of TaftHartley so long as Taft and his labor-hating followers These ate the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging are on the public payroll in Washington. heavily on. their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Instead of further wasting its time in that direction, writing them. organized labor — AFL, CIO and independent unions BALTIMORE MARINE alike—^is girding for the showdown in 1950. Labor is con­ W. G. ALSTON fident, too, for it knows that it packs the punch needed D. BOYCE to kayo the reactionaries. J. CHIORRA It only has to look back to the 1948 elections for reassurance. As a result of labor's work at the polls last fall, the number of labor's friends in the Senate alone increased by about 75 percent in two years. In 1947 only 27 Senators were on labor's side when President Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley law was overridden. This year, however, 47 Senator® supported labor's position—a gain of 20. In next year's elections, organized labor will put the question simply to Congressional candidates: "Are you for us or against us?" Those who are against us will be voting themselves a one-way ticket out of Washington. And that's the only way we can do a sure-fire job in repealing Taft-Hartley .once and for all. HOSP. F. WATERMAN G. A. CARROLL W. E. LAMBERT • F. KORVATIN J. M. FERNANDES W, VAUGHAN H. G. REYNOLDS W. H. WOODILL F. W. CHRISTY A. L. MASTERS M. I. EL MOUR H. H. DIDDLEBOCK E. ARDOIN XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL F. CORCORAN T. SANFORD C. PLATT E. MASSEY W. J. JOYNER J. DENNIS G. ROTZ L. LANG F. LANDRY S. MORGAN C. ELLARD ' L. WILLIS J. B. ALLRED B. VARNER M. H. MUNSTER N. I. WEST G. H. NOLES B. K. JOHNSON A. MAUFFRAY N. STRATON P. G. BEAUFORT E. G. SANDERS C. R. SCHOOLER C. RAYFUSE E. G. PLAHN C. BROWN D. KOROLIA R. DICKINSON E. WARSAW, JR. A. ARVANTIS J. C. JARVIS J. C. HANSON 4. 4. t • SAVANNAH HOSPITAL C. MEDLEY J. L. SIKES U. A. WOODBURY W. SMITH J. E. UTZ C. EZELL . J: XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL J. CURTIS J. T. MARLER J. B. PORTER" , J. B. BERRIED fPAUL VANDEREIK . L. HOWARD H: T. FOY J.* EDMONDS . XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL T. ISAACSON J. W. KEENAN W. SANDERSON XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL BILLY BROWN FRED P. LALLIER EDWIN T. DANBACH :2a. �WedhMtUy. 6, 1949 TBE SEAP ARE RS LOG What's Source For The Goose Engineers Still After Jobs Of Electricians Wheze do NMU members turn lo get Ihe score? To the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG, of course. In fact, one NMUer named Arthur Becker found an article in the May-10 issue of the LOG, headlined "Engineers Still after Jobs of Electricians." so revealing that he submitted it to the Pilot,"NMU organ. The LOG article "was written by someone who knows the score," wrote NMU member Becker and for that reason he felt that "these facts should be known to the membership." Page tbxee Georgia Pays Benefits To Idle Seamen The SIU's Savannah Branch has issued a memorandum re­ minding Seafarers employed by By JIMMY PURCELL shipping companies whose cen­ tral offices are located in Georgia Since publication of gn article waiting for the opThe Pilot reprinted Becker's letter containing the LOG in the Jan. 21 issue of the SEA­ portunity to drop -the axe on that they are eligible for unem­ article, which was written by James PurcelL SIU Engine FARERS LOG exposing the at­ somebody's neck to bolster their ployment benefits .in that state. in discussions with a repre­ Patrolman in the Port of New York. But the Pilot took careful tempt by Engineers to muscle in claims that the Electricians are irresponsible. sentative of the Georgia State on Electrician's jobs aboard SIU pains to conceal the source of the LOG article, deleting the unemployment agency, SIU ships, things have improved I 'think it should be pointed author's name and all references to the SIU article contained somewhat. I should like ta in­ out at this time that there is a Port Agent Jim Drawdy learned therein, That is, all but one. The Pilot man with the blue form the membership of my ob­ considerable, amount of jealousy that the jobless pay is* now re­ pencil muffed it when he overlooked the reference to SIU servations on this score to date. on the Engineers' part, because stricted to those men sailing on Special Services Representative Joseph Volpian. That fumble privately own vessels. For the benefit of those who the Electrician's pay is high and was the give-away. may not recall, , or who did not because Electricians work day The law at present also covers work, while Engineers, below seamen sailing on ships operated Reproduced below are a partial clip of the original article read the article, this is the nub First, have to stand watches. "• by the WSA hut no money has as it appeared in the LOG. and the Pilot version which ap­ of it: With things getting a bit What leads this writer to be­ tough for the Engineers, they been appropriated by the federal peared in the June 17 issue. set their sights on Electricians' lieve that the Engineers haven't government to extend payments given up their objective is that jo)}s. 1 beyond June 30. So benefits for They already "have made con­ several instances have cropped seamen on WSA ships ended as siderable progress in this direc­ up, wherein Electricians have of that date. less itls stiH this writer's OjHiiMiftaat been dropped to lower ratings tion aboard NMU-contracted Uni­ the-Engineer's new tactic is to play pws. In reminding qualified Sea­ fom. They are simply waitifl'g for lha ted States Lines' vessels, where and Engineers have taken over farers to take advantage of the oppoftuQity to drop tha axe on some- they control the majority of El­ for the remainder of the voy­ Tc the PILOT —lie tollowinc piee* body's neck to bolster their claims that' ages. unemployment insurance al­ about the way Enpneera are chiselinK in ectricians' jobs. the Electricians are inespensiUe.lowed by Georgia law, the SIU M the jobs of Eleettieiani wu written STRAIGHT TALK Iff their campaign, these En­ "I think it should be pointed out at this, aowoooe who knows the score. I am *«««. Port Agent outlined the essential time that there is a considerable amount' gineers laid down a steady fire In one case that was brought inc . it in becaMM I ttiiak these facia of jealousy on the Electrieisns' part,-be-! features of the rules applied by •hoold be known by the membeiaUp: of criticism at SIU Electricians before the Coast Guard, repre- cause the Electrician's pny is high and the state agency. I , "^ince publication «f an article espoaas a softening up tactic in the sentatives of your Union stated because Electricians work day work, I>y Engiaeera to m'usria while Engineers, below ITirst, have to' drive for the jobs. REPORT BI-WEEKLY the issues very simply. Special in on Eketrieian's joba, tbniEs hare imC »tand watches. Jobless pay checks are mailed The previous article pointed Services Representative Joe Vol­ proved somewhat I ahould like t# inform leads this writer to believe thaCj the membership of my observations on , ^e"What pian ' and myself pointed out at to applicants every two week's, out that to effectively counter­ Engineers haven't given up Oieir ob-; tbie score to date. the hearing that the Engineers jective ia that several instances hnva with two checks going out at the act such ambitions, SIU Electri­ ' Tor the benefit of thaae who may not cropped up, wherein Electricians - have involved were never certified as cians must perform their ship­ same time. know what ia going on. this ia the nub of been dropped to low;er ratings and Engi­ it: With things getting « bit tougb f<« board duties to the letter of the "Electricians and had never sailed In this way an applicant for neers have taken over for the remainder the Engineers, they set their sights en v of the voyage. contract, in addition to cooperat­ in that capacity. the unemployment benefits only Electricians' jobs. Therefore, we argued, these "In one case that was brought before ing fully with all hands aboard has to report- to the agency "They already have made eonsidersblc the Coast Guard, rcpraseutativaa of yonr men had no practical experience ship. ' progreae in this direction aboard NMUevery two weeks, instead of Union stated the issues vdry simply, as Electricians and operated sole­ •cootractad United States Lines' vessels. •Special Services Bcpreeeutative Jee Vol­ EASEU UP every week as in some states. Where they eootrol the majority of Eleoly on theory. pian and myself, painted cut at the hear­ tricfons' jo^ For example, if a seaman ap­ In the period since Jan. 21 the ing tbat the . Engineers involved were Nevertheless, these hombres "In _their campaign, these Engineers . never certified as Electrkians -and hadi Engineers have toned down. continued to make it as unpleas­ plies for benefits on the first of laid down a steady lire of criticism at never sailed in that capacity. • They've eased up. on the hard- ant as possible for every Electri­ the month, he is told to report Electriciana as a softening up tactic in the "Therefore, we argued these men ha4 timing of Electricians, because cian who sailed under them. drive for the jobs. back to the agency's office on no practical experience as Electricians; of the SIU's repeated warnings It might be of some satisfac­ "To effectively counteract such ambi' and'operated solely on theory. the fourteenth. "Nevertheless, these hombres coniinued. tions, Electricians must perform their to the companies and the En­ tion for the readers to know When he does report, two to auke it as uapleasaat as possible for') ahipboard duties ta the letter of the oaa- ' gineers that the practice would that 1 don't thipk we'll have any checks, for the intervening .tract, in additten ta caoperating fully every Electrician who sailed under them. "U might be of some satisfaction for have to stop. They were told more trouble from these particu­ with all hands aboard ship. weeks, are sent to him within the readers t* know that 1 don't think '. •v"ln the period siiiee /an. 21 the Engithat if the practice didn't cease, lar Engineers, as they are no two .or three days. The same we'll have any mere trouble from tberV neers have toned down.. They've' eaaed the companies would have to ac­ longer with the company whose procedure continues until he up on" the hard-timing of Electicians, be- particular 'Bngineers, as thiy are no longer with the company whose ship \r»e cept responsibility for any con­ ship was involved. •rause of repeated Union omminga to tha gets his maximum benefits. ' /companies and the EngiMera that ther involved. sequences. This, however, does not mean Weekly payments range up to a practice would have to stop. Tjwy were Nevertheless, it is this writer's that Union members—or, in par­ told tbat if the praetiee didn't cease tha —Arthur Becker, Bk. 857X maximum of $18. opinion that the Engineers' ne4v ticular, the Electricians—^tian afcompanies would have ta aeoapt respoo- .. < Received by PILOT S-12-49) All unemployed seamen are fSibililv for imy eooaetnwees. Nevertha-. to/itio,.Jst—tn nliur noswnn _.The.^ entitled • to the Georgia benefits, which may be drawn for 16 weeks, out of each 52-week period. However, men who quit a job of their own accord forfeit two weeks' compensation, unless ^ (The following lefder was messhalls, so all the dishes pile itself. One of the men has to break. they produce evidence that they received frdm a crewmember up until the end of the meal. nurse it along. All the work for­ That's the very reason they quit, for good cause. of a Cities Service ship. For Then the Messmen have to turn merly done by the " Pantryman have fought so long to keep the Permitmen who payoff a ship obvious reasons, the writer's to and clean up the whole damn­ has been put on the shoulders Seafarei*s International Union and the ship's names axe with­ ed business. of the two Messmen. from becoming the bai-gainihg after 60 days, in accordance with held.) The blooming machine just They are both working more agent for the unlicensed person­ Union regulations, are entitled to all but two weeks of the 16 Well, boys, this outfit—which sits there in the corner until than eight hours a day, and be­ nel on their ships. weeks of benefits, and they may has been fighting the wishes of the lads show up. lieve me, they don't like it— They know that the SIU will apply for the benefits every time Its seamen for Union represen­ It doesn't put the dishes in not even a little bit. see to it that the Cities Service they are unemployed. tation—has just pulled another the rack, nor does it sougee the TYPICAL STUNT tankermen get what is justly MISCONDUCT RULE typical Cities Service trick. pantry or swab the deck. Neith­ This latest stunt is just one due - them. Men who are pulled off a ship They have installed a dish­ er. does it go amidships for can­ of the many things this union- So to you men who are sail­ as a result of misconduct are washing machine in the pantry ned goods or ice. It never makes hating outfit has been doing to ing Cities Service ships, I say eligible for jobless pay, but may hnd the Chief Engineer says salads or cold drinks and it make things tougher for the stay on the ship. Stick it out. they are going to put them on doesn't cut the lemon and grape­ seamen. Nothing they dp is cal­ Do your job. There are going to be required to forfeit from two all the ships in the Cities Ser­ fruit or dish out the dessert. culated to give the crewmem- be some changes made and it to four weeks of their unem­ ployment insurance. Similarly, vice fleet. This would have been In fact, it doesn't even ruiS' bers a square deal or a fair won't be long. a man who is fired by a com­ a very good idea, if it was used pany for just cause may be as a device to improve condi­ penalized for benefits up to four tions for the crew. weeks. But that's not 4he case. Any­ The Georgia law respects the time Cities Service makes a jurisdiction of the Union Hiring The groundwork for a new gress of Industrial Organizations, be simply an anti-commimist rnove, the men who work their Hall and procedure in determin­ world federation of free trade outfit but will oppose all forms urging; joint action by the free Bhips generally get a kick in ing a man's eligibility. unions opposed to any' form of of totalitarianism. trade unions of the world. the pants. Normally, shoreside workers The American representatives The dishwashing machine is a totalitarianism was- laid in Gen­ Meaney and Carey called for pretty rig, but it takes longer eva, Switzerland last week. Del­ a banding together of the gen­ stressed the view that all free are required, to take the first em­ to wash dishes than it does by egates representing 42,000,000 uine trade unions everywhere labor groups should he eligible ployment to which they are rehand. Also (and this was prob­ members of democratic trade to fight reactionary government for affiliation. They also rec­ fered by the state unemployment ably the whole idea) the damn unions in 33 nations voted to set and employer groups on the one ommended that no one political office. But a seaman who can show a hand, and communist "stooge" or ideological tendency should thing has taken the job away up the world labor group. shipping card, with evidence he permitted to dominate the Representatives of the Amer­ unions on the other. Ifrom a man. They no longer that he has attended Union Although communist domin­ new world-wide organization. iriiip a Pantryman. The Pantry­ ican trade tmion movement play­ meetings, is permitted to tuyn pv, A dramatic expression of free man's work is now divided be­ ed a^ leading role in the initial ation of the older "World Feder­ down two ships, as provided -In labor's scorn for totalitarian re­ tween the crew and Saloon meeting, with George Meaney, ation of Trade Unions prompted the Union shipping rules, with­ gimes was demonstrated in a Secretary of the American Fed­ the establishment of the new iMessman—without overtime. out being penalized by the state clash that took place between labor organization, conferees ' During the meal both men eration of Labor, and James agency for refusing employment. Imust serve in their respective Carey, "Secretary of the Con­ made it clear that it is not to (Continued on Page 11) Say Engmws Reai'%IOTY for Electrician Jobs Beware Of Cities Service Bearing. Gifts AFL, OQlMp Start4kw World Labor (Sroup �i Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Robin Line Ciouts Reai Homer: Puts Softball Gear On Its Ships Wedneidar, July 6, 1949 Martin's Book Captain Harry Martin's .book, "Merchant Marine Ma­ chinations," which exposes cotnmunists and government red tape artists within the maritime industry, is now on sale and available at, A&G Headquarters in New York. Martin is former Secre­ tary-Business Manager of Local 88, Masters, Mates and Pilots, and also former presi­ dent of the national organir zation. Martin was one of ^ the first in maritime labor ^ to realise the dangers of the communists,. and his chap­ ters on this subject are alone worth the price of the book. Copies can be ordered through the A&G District Headquartqirs, 51 Beaver Street, New York. The price is $1.25^^ Many Payoff But Few Sign-On In New York "Play ball," the cry familiar tured by the A. G. Spalding delight none more than the By J. P. SHULER people of Mombasa. to. millions of sports.-minded Company. NEW YORK—In the absence Americans, will shortly be ring­ The Spalding firm is one oj Seafarer Toby Tobrick, who of New York Port Agent Joe ing out in ports up and down the oldest manufacturers of appears in the Robiii' Kirk line­ Algina, who is recovering from the East and South African sporting equipment, and in up, informed the LOG that, after pneumonia, I'll try to give the coasts. America most big league teams the games, the Mombasan dub lowdown on New Yprk activi­ The umpire's signa^l will start use their products. In the ^ Na­ told him they would deeply ap­ ties during the past few weeks. the play of softball "games be­ tional League, the Spalding is preciate it if the next cr^w to visit the port brought out equip­ What looked .tor awhile like tween teams representing Sea­ the official balL a complete halt in shipping has farer crews of Robin Line ships In each softball "package" be­ ment so games could be played. filially come to an end, and and the local citizenry in Dur­ ing placed aboard the Robin Most important at the mom­ the movement of ships and men ban, Capetown,, Port Elizabeth, Line ships are the "following: ent is the care and preservation is a little more active. Although Mombasa and the rest. of the new softball gear. we had a large number of ships This wholesale transplanting Fifteen caps, nine gloves, six It was suggested that ihe most bats, six softballs, one catcher's in for payoffs, the turnarounds of the increasingly popular offadvisable method would be to mask, a set of bases and a home were slow and few left right , shoot of the grand old game of , ^ , x. « . xx away. In addition we had three baseball is the result of an inletter R is stitched appoint a man on each ship to lay-ups: the Sea Trader, New take charge of the issuing and novation aboard all vessels op­ to each cap. London and Bloomquist. erated by Robin Line. The next Robin Line ship to stowing ^f the gear before and The ships in for payoffs dur­ The company is now outfitting take on the softball gear is the after each game. ing the past period were: Algon­ Robin Tuxford, which signs-on each of its ships 'with a com­ quin Victory, St. Lawrence Na­ in New York on July 6. The plete set of standard softball vigation; Kathryn, Elizabeth, Tuxford leaves on July 9 and, equipment, principally as S Beatrice, Suzanne, Cornelia, Bull; after loading in Baltimore and means of increasing the crew's Loyola Victory, Hastings, Besse­ Philadelphia, will head for South recreational facilities. mer Victory, Waterman; SeaThe move, however will fur­ Africa, where the-lads will break trains Texas, New Jersey, New out the, bats, balls and bases. ther the cause of international York and Havana; Steel Advo­ By CAL TANNER goodwill, something several MADE DEBUT cate, Santa Clara Victory and Robin Line crews have already / MOBILE — Shipping has been iod was Waterman's^ Golden City. whipped up on their own in Although all ships will now fair in this Gulf port since our Captain Henry Bishop was ,up Meredith Victory., Isthmian; Robin Kettering and Robin Lockboast softball aggregations, crews ast report. many African ports. , to his usual trick of logging sley, Robin; Coral Sea, Coral aboard several of the company's A numbei; of ships paid off everyone who didn't suit him Steamship Company; Cape Mo­ GOOD STUFF vessels already have put classy during the past two weeks. personally. On this particular, Softball equipment going Seafarer lineups on the South Among, them were the Alcoa trip, he was .logging men who hican, Mar Ancha; Colabee, Illinois-Atlantic; Southstar, South aboard the ships is of the finest African diamonds. Corsair and the following Water­ were sick for not turning to. He Atlantic; and the Seamar, Calquality, with all items manufac- In fact, company officials who man ships: Zebulon Pike, Maid­ threatened to put one sick man mar — one of the few Calmar recently made the South African en Creek, Wild Ranger, Fairport, in irons and feed hirn on bread ships^ we've had in here in a run on one of the ships - were polden City. and water for the rest of the long time. sufficiently impressed by the Best payoff was aboard the trip. crewmembers' team that they Zebulon Pike, whose heads-up Of course, this sort of thing SIGN-ONS FEW thought it would be a good idea crew brought in one of the does not go on SIU ships. We On the sign-on side things if all Robin Line crews had a cleanest ships to hit this port paid the ship off undS* protest weren't so rosy: Allegheny Vic­ team to represent them. and, although the Shipping Com­ in a long time.. By JIM DRAWDY tory, Seamar, Seatrains Texas, missioner ruled in favor of the The idea for the softball teams As a whole, the rest of the •company at the payoff, this New York and New Jersey* SAVANNAH —• Rain and heat, can probably be traced to the payoffs were smooth, with the Southstar, Robin Wentley, Coral we've had plenty of down here crew of the Robin Kirk, which exception ^of those • aboard the beef is still not settled as far Sea and Meredith Victory. in the past two weeks but ship- purchased its own equipment Golden City and the Maiden as we .are concerned. With the big backlog of ships We'll let the membership ping activity hasn't kept pace and put a team onto the field Creek, skippered by Captains in port we should bust out with know via the LOG "when we with the elements. many months ago. Henry Bishop and Morgan Hiles, get this Golden City beef squar­ a rash of good shipping one of Most of the men shipped dur- ...... respectively. these days, at least we hope so. ed away. ing the period went to the SS have shor^ Southland,. South Atlantic; SS considerable enthusiasm for the The schedule for the coming Another of the Waterman In the meantime we'll keep our Dorothy, A. H. Bull, and the game and look forward to the two weeks shows the following bucko skippers, Capt. Morgan fingers crossed. vessel's arrival each trip, be- ships due to hit the Port of Hiles, was in here this week Here's hoping Joe Algina will Maiden Victory, Waterman. cause Beefs in this port were con- . ,localx,. teams • , -iare x- anxious • x Mobile: Monarch of the: Seas, with his usual fouled-up ship. be back at his same old stand in LaSalle, Antinous, Bessemer Vic­ However, we got this one set­ short order. He should be up finedtothe weather. There were ' tory, Warhawk, Fairisle, Alcoa tled to the satisfaction- of all. and around, raring to go by how. none aboard the ships coming Kirkmen. Ranger, Alcod Clipper and Alcoa in here. Typical enthusiasm for the Corsair. A round-up on the activities Seafarers' brand -of play and The Bienville, Maiden Creekof some of our Brothers in this sportmanship is revealed in a and Golden City, all Waterman, port reveals that J. W. Ringo,' recent story in the Mombasa are expected to crew up within who just paid off the Southland, Times, reporting on games in the nex^ two weeks, as is the will enjoy a bit of a rest on which the Robin Kirk team deAlcoa Planter. the beach. jfeated the Mombasa Baseball By JAMES SHEEHAN A few of our Brothers are W. Mulling will spend some Club, 25-16 and 14-2. in the local Marine Hbspital at PHILADELPHIA — Although centers around the Philadelphia SPORTMANSHIP PRAISED this writing. They are J. Curtis, perhaps nothing to brag about, Athletics who have renewec^ wife. J. L. Sikes got off the The Seafarers "played in true J. T. Marler, J. B. Porter, J. B- shipping: in this, port has at least their chase of the league leading Southland to go into the local sportsmanlike fashion," said the Berrier, Paul Vandereik, L. How­ been much better than the New Yprk. Yankees. x Marine Hospital, and M. Kavan- Times. "The Mombasa Club looks ard, H. T. Foy and J. Edmonds. weather. We've. had a^ oouple The lads will probably make; Among the men on the beach augh is putting some tinie catch- forward to their next visit, of payoffs and. a; few ships ih- an interesting... race out , of it; waiting ^ to ship are ' Brothers ing the cool sea breezes at one when, it is hoped,_ they rnay transit -— but no rain for about even if they don't cop. the flag^ E. Biackrmn, W- E- Ward, K. M. of the Savannah beaches. Nobody around here is selling find the advice and tuition they Purvis, T. Johnson, R. A. San­ 40 days nowi . ! so readily gave will really have Aside from the "it-ain't-the- them short—yet. chez, S. B. Sikes, D. E. Jones, CLEANING UP borne fruit." G. Elliott, R. Kelly, E. Mosely, heat, it's-the-humidity" talk that BME HAILED Our Hall looks brighter each The new softball equipment R. Kline and F. Verner: ^u're probably hearing around week. The lads painted the deck on all Robim ships will probably On the waterfront side, one of The prize payoff of the per-' the countryside, local chatter this week and washed the win­ the chief matters of interest ap­ pears to be the recently-charter­ dows, showing they are mindful ed AFL Brotherhood of Marine of the SIU slogan that "an SIU Engineers. Many Engineers in' ship is a clean ship" whether they're asea or ashore. By FRENCHY MICHELET The seven arrivals of the have enough men around for this port have pointed out that In addition to Brother Sikes SAN FRANCISCO—Two pay­ week were slick and clean, none the jobs that are expected, Some this is what has long been need-: mentioned above. Seafarers in offs, two sign-ons and five ships giving us a beef. The ships of the oldtimers here waiting ed, and they feel it will be a ' the Savannah Marine Hospital in transit made for a fair week touching this port were also for a good one are Bill Lamb, good thing for all oF them. ;. this week are C. Medley, U. A. here. The tempo is expected to visited by the Brotherhood of M. Mitchell, Bob Schreffers, Many Engineers have beenWoodbury, W. Smith, J. E. Utz be slower, for the coming two Marine Engineers, which is do­ Blackie Aubert and Blackie coming into, and writing to,, the Philadelphia Branch asking how and C. Ezell. weeks, however. ing a good job of bringing the Coutant. We would like to remind the The payoffs and sign-ons were Engineers into a union inter­ OthCr Brothers around, but not they could join up with the boys on the beach here that a the Citrus Packer and Twin ested in economic betterment. looking for ships, are those in BME. We are referring these visit to their Brothers in the Falls Victory, both Waterman. the marine hospital: Brothers T. queries to the proper place. . OLDSTERS AROUND hospital is certainly a worthwhile The five in-transit ships were Isaacson, J. W. KeenSn, and W. We're about running dry at way in which to kill a, few hours. the Kenyon Victory, Steel Mar­ Although the beach is not Sanderson. Brother SandCrson this point. We hope you'll ex­ Those in the hospital find these iner, Monroe Victory, Steel Ro­ very heavily populated now—in underwent a major operation last cuse the shortage of news this visits a big lift during the mo- ver and Steel Inventor, all Isth­ fact, we didn't have a quorum week and we're all rooting for week. It ain't the heat, it's, the,, lotony of confinement. mian ships. humidity, you see. for _a meeting last week—we his eairly recovery. Coupk Of Bmko Skippers Mar Smooth Payoff V\fook For Mobile Port Savannah Shipping Drops! Philly Weather Note: Very Hot, With Cool Breezes In Shipping t Sovoa,Arrivals Give Frisra Fair Shin>lag Week J �Page Five THE SEAFARERS 10 G Wednesday* J^y 6* 1949 I .i'iiH wiMr ,v".- QUESTION: What action, or gain, made by the A&G District of the Seafarers do you regard as the most impressive? r .r 'Hi?' "TINY" MEASE, MM: RICHARD McMANUS, FOW: A. LOGUIDIS. Deck Eng.: The biggest kick I've gotten The SIU's participation in the out of being a Seafarer was help­ Wall Street Strike of 1948 gave ing the Interneitional Ladies Gar: me the most satisfaction of all, ment Workers Union organize even though I was an organizer ifae sweat shops on West 35th on Isthmian ships and saw the Street in New York last fall. Isthmian campaign right through. Most of those garment workers For one thing, the Wall Street Were women or older men. When beef' was a tough battle. Even we went up there, we knew we more important, it gave the SIU Were going unarmed against arm­ a name all over this country and ed hoodlums, and we knew we in other countries, too. The Wall were going to beat them any­ Street Strike really gave us a way. That's the way it went, reputation for helping other un­ lOo. We took a little beating, and ions. That is a reputation we ihen we went right baek in there have earned the hard way,'and and won. It gave me a chance must strive to keep. I'm sorry to help out a fine umon, when to say I wasn't in New York for help was what that union need­ the Wall Street beef. I was at ed. And it gave me a real sea. but our whole crew thirsted chance to be one of the guys for news of the beef, and do­ who could deliver with the nated to the strike fund when we paid off. chips down. THEODORE CORNELL. Oiler: SAMUEL SETLIFF, AB: To me our victory over Isth­ Helping other unions, and hav­ mian was Ynost- impressive. I ing them help us, gave me g. made a six-month trip on an feeling of satisfaction hard to beat. Our aid to the shipyard Isthmian ship just prior to the workers, the ILGWU, the AFL strike. Thai was a rugged trip. retail clerks, the ILA and many The crew was an unsavory lot. other unions showed everyone made up mainly of men Hcked that unioxis can work together. The help we received from the out of every maritime union in other unions made a big differ­ the country. They even broke ence in our tight against Paul into the cargo. I was glad to get Hoffman's plan to dump Ameri­ back alive. I promised myself can shipping under EGA. In that I'd never go back aboard every strike we pull we need the help of other unions, and if an Isthmian' ship again. How­ we -can help them at any time ever. when the SIU took over, it makes us and everyone else conditions improved so much stronger than if we all waged that I've ma-de six Isthmian our battles alone. Inter-union trips since. I'm sure Isthmian is solidarity. I'm convinced, really glad to get ^dependable SIU crews aboard their ships. pays off. I consider a couple of things impressive: the organizing of the vast Isthmian company and the Union's great expansion in the past few years. I joined the Un­ ion in 1938 in Baltimore — we didn't even have a Hall there then. I always wanted to see Isthmian organized, because it was the most notorious of the open shop outfits. It was a tough nut. but the SIU cracked it. Our expansion is just as impressive to me. We have helped the In­ ternational reach a point where it is now the most formidable maritime grouping on any wa-; terfront. The number of com­ panies under contract have in­ creased tremendously. We have, come a long way. . • iiiii A. KIDDER MAAMEUR, AB: JOHN A. TONAZZI, FOW: LINDLEY RITCH, AB: The 1946 General Strike was. The first time the commies I received great personal sat­ in my opinion, the most im­ isfaction from the help we gave tried in force to ttdfe over the pressive action which the Union in driving the communists from ILA in 1945 and their repulsion pulled off. As a result of this controKof the seamen in Canada. by the Seafarers made a great strike, all waterfront unions ben­ As a former Great Lakes sea^ impression on me. It was the efitted from the victory won by man, I think the Union did a first real test of SIU strength in the SIU. This was a beef against New York, and the way the Un­ fine job up there. I've seen how the government ag en cy that ion handled the beef showed that the commies operate, having turned down the wage increase we were in business to atay. been aboard CSU ships while a That was my first real action. seaman on the Lakes. Their ships negotiated by the Union. The The other day, when we helped were in rough shape and the US waterfront was looked tight repel another communist attempt seamen were by no means happy. for 10 days until the govern­ on the ILA, I recalled that time The Canadian seamen I've met ment agency gave up and per­ mitted the raises. Other unions four Years ago when we showed will soon enjoy the sazne good then-got the increases we nego­ conditions we have here. It's them that there was a new force unfortunate that they didn't come tiated. I camo into the Union in on the waterfront strong enough into the SIU earlier. They could 1947, but the '48 victory for free to battle them and beat them have been enjoying these bene­ collective bargaining over the Washington brass is tops for me. fits for years. at their own game. ARTHUR THURLOW. OS: ANDREW HARVILLA. OS: I'd say that the Wall Street strike of last year impressed me most. Our support of the muchabused financial district white collar workers showed that un­ ion members are not far apart, regardless of what industry they are employed in. The Wall Street strike showed, too, that one group of laboring men could combine- with another to accom­ plish a common objective in an area where this kind of solidar­ ity was badly needed. More co­ operative action, such as the SIU's backing of UFE. would en­ able labor to achieve its goal much sooner. I think that the winning of the Isthmian beef in 1947 was the most important job done by the Union. It took a lot of hard work to bring that big fleet un­ der a Union contract. Every one of the men who played a part in this job deserves a lot of credit. I say this was an import­ ant accomplishment because it finally gave thousands of unor­ ganized seamen in that fleet a chance to enjoy the security of a Union contract, which they needed for so long. Not only that, it also brought them the same top wages and conditions that were in effect on other ships contracted to the SIU. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG iWedfltesda^ July 6. 1949 MINUTES AND NEWS • Donahue Eyes Middleweight Title Gangway Fall Proves Fatal As He Prepares For Ring Return To SS Frances Electrician Elmer F. Ilose, 52-year-old Chief Electrician, died Seafarer Pat Donahue, New Orleans' hard-hitting middleweight, is as the result of a fall from the gangway of the SS planning resumption of his highly successful ring career after a forced lay­ Frances in San Juan on June 9. His body has been re­ off of several months. The classy 27-year-old Crescent City boxer has been turned to his home in New*' TZ ; Brunswick, New Jersey for is midship ^ recovering from an in­ and which overlooks burial. He is survived by his the gangway, when I heard a jury sustained in a gruel­ wife, Mrs. Marjorie Rose. ling 10-round struggle noise as of splashing in the wa­ According to statements by ter and then someone yelled in with George La Rover of crewmembers. Rose was return­ a loud voice. I ran to the port­ Philadelphia in New Or­ ing to the ship alone at 2 A.M. hole, looked out and saw some­ leans last winter. when he fell from the gangway one struggling in the water be­ A smashing right in the fourth round broke Donahue's jaw but failed, to halt his aggressiveness and Pat was awarded the de­ cision. Pat's announced return to the ring came as "good news" to his legion of admirers in the Gulf area. Oldtimer Percy Boyer, who passed the word along to the LOG, is pretty much con­ vinced that the slugging Sea farer will fight his way right to the top of the 160-pound class. In fact, this optimism is shared by Pat himself. Boyer quotes Donahue as saying that he ex pects to be knocking on the door of the middleweight title holder in another year. On the basis of performance Pat's potentialities are promis ing. He has won 30 of his ap proximately 45 engagements by knockouts. A cagey boxer, Don­ Seafarer Pai .Donahue, who is resuming ring career ahue packs a stiffening wallop ' in both hands, as his record in dicates. LOTTA ZIP Pat's prospects are strengthen Br SALTY DICK ed considerably by the fact tha' at the age of 27, when most ring Joe Doyle has left the Gulf food and board here is much sters are beginning to slide, he is still fresh and vigorous with and is in New York with a more reasonable. There's a former Shanghai only four to five fighting years very sore throat ...Charles behind him. He took no early Fischer is still pacing the deck newspaperman,, sailing SI^. out batterings as an amateur, hav­ ike an expectant father and the of PhUly. If he reads this I ing begun his career as a pro­ only thing he's after is a Fire­ suggest thaat he send some man's job ... I'm inclined to be­ reports to the LOG.. Norman fessional. The broken jaw suffered in the lieve it's cheaper to live in New Maffie should have his draw­ La Rover fight is viewed phil­ York than New Orleans. For ings on display in the SIU osophically by the New Orleans example: In New Orleans the Halls. May I suggest that he send some to the Philly Hall. battler as "one of those things." taxi meter starts with" fifty cents, here in New York it The walls there are awfully While the injury was far from starts with twenty. And the bare, and Jimmy Sheehan has a happy experience, it touched sent out a plea for pictures. off a heart-warming demonstra­ tion of loyalty by Donahue's Brfther Larsen told the story Quizzical Look backers among Gulf Seafarers. recently of the time it took him A group of Pat's SIU friends, 72 days to reach Buenos Aires " . Percy Boyer among them, staged from New York. Doubting the a benefit card in New Orleans story, I asked him for details. to help defray his medical ex­ The event took place in 1912 penses". SIU backing resulted in while Larsen was crewmember a huge turnout and the benefit of a schooner D'India is on for the very popular New Or­ the be^ch and he has no com­ leans man was a great success. ments on any subject. And Pat hasn't forgotten it. Dick Davies retires his book When he returns to the ring for a couple of months every wars he is determined to prove year in order to sweat it out in to his supporters that they were an ice cream plant. He plans to backing a good man. be on the high seas in October. Until he is ready to square ... What crew of what ship ofiE again, Pat has been tending went on a safari in Mombasa, bar at a site familiar to most East Africa, all dressed like men of the SIU, in a tavern lo­ Frank Buck? I hear they came cated at 339 Chartres Street, back with a baby deer. former SIU branch hall in New John Nagler would like to Orleans. see his ship remain in foreign By the time he knocks off duty MV Sea. Trader crewmem- ports a little longer. He's each night, Pat figures he has ber "Sir Charles" puffs on sore now because his scow walked at least a hundred miles. an after dinner cigarette and stayed in Shanghai only four He feels this will enable him to gives photographer Fred days.... Robert Palter is In dispense with a considerable Bruggner a "what's up" look. Philadelphia on theTieach. but amovmt of road work in prepa­ Scene was Maracaibo on the the way he talks it seems that ship's final trip. ration for his ring return. he isn't interested in shipping- into the water. The splashing of tween the ship and the dock water and his cries roused the near the gangway. sleeping crew. The 3rd Assistant PULLED FROM WATER Engineer was the first man to 1 ran up to the gangway reach the scene and succeedec alleyway midship and threw in pulling Brother Rose from over a life preserver. Then I the water. With the aid of other threw down the line from the crewmembers artificial respira­ gangway block and tackle into tion was applied until an am­ the water. By that time Mr. bulance arrived. At 5 A.M. hospital doctor pronounced him Lyons, the 3rd Assistant, had got hold of the man in the water dead. and was holding him up so that At a special meeting ajsoard lis head was clear of the water. ship, the officers and crew col­ I ran down the gangway to the lected $108 which was turned dock and assisted Lyons to hold over to an SIU Patrolman at the the man up. We made the line. payoff in New York. The Union fast around his waist and several in turn segt a check for the other men pulled him up ontoamount to Rose's widow. the dock. One of the first to arrive at As soon as Rose was pulled : the scene 'of the accident was Bernard Goodrrian, Deck Main­ up he was laid out so that ar-. tenance. In a signed statement, tificial respiration could be ap­ Goodman described the crew's plied. Three men took turns ap.-! plying respiration while an amattempt to > save Rose^ "At about 2 A.M. of Thursday, Dulance was sent for. About 35 minutes elapsed between the time the man was pulled out and when the ambulance ar­ rived. The ambulance contained ab­ solutely no equipment or interne, just the driver.. We - continued. applying artificial respiration at the moment.... The other while lifting him into the ambu­ day I heard that a ship signed up for five-years, and to make lance and all the way to the matters worse, she headed for hospital. At the hospital, because there was no pulmotor, we had the Persian :Gulf shuttle run. to continue giving artificial res­ Jack Horn is attending^ meet­ piration in conjunction with an ings while working in a Masonic oxygen machine. The doctor on temple. He plans to ship out duty finally told us it was no around .October Dick Casteruse, and at about 5 A.M. said lin is perplexed. He's goiiig to that the man was beyond post write down the names of ten sible revival." different ports and toss them in Brother Rose joined the SIU a hat. The one he- selects will be his next' destination I paid in August, 1946 and held book a visit to the yacht. Grille, Hit­ No. 100866. He was in good standing at the time of his death ler's former pleasure, cruiser. and Union burial benefits will be Some scow! ^ paid. '7%e Voice Of The Sea' Saves Shipmate In Plunge F. A. (Art) Savoie, OS aboard the SS Sunmount on - her last voyage to South American ports; • hauled a shipmate from the water in La Guaira, Venezuela; on June 9. ' Savoie was^standing gangway watch at 11 PM when the launch returned with several crewmen. Savoie went down to lend a hand as the water wa^ rough, with five and six foot swells slapping vigorously against the ship. F. A. (Art) SAVOIE One of the men lost ^ his foot­ ing and fell between ship and launch. He was going down for the second time when Art jump- • ed in and dragged him to the-? launch, where shipmates pulled both to safety. �"Wednetday, July 6. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Serea Digested Miniites Of SI U Ship Meetings ATLANTA* CITY. May 8—L. and that players clean up when Highsmilb. Chairman; Frank they are finished. Motion car­ W. Chamberlayne, Secretary. ried to give Steward Department Deck Delegate reported 20 dis­ a vote of thanks for doing a puted hpurs a man and Stewards good -job. It was suggested Delegate said there was a total that library books be changed anih 16MMsoai of 30 hours disputed in his de­ when vessel hits US. One min­ partment. No other beefs. Un­ ute of silence in memory of de­ nu^vie equipttient: der Good and Welfare the mat­ parted Brothers. ter of establishing a ship's hos­ 4. 4. 3pital amidships was discussed". MARYMAR. April 23 — J. Minute of silence for Brothers Fisher. Chairman; G. Waller. Secretary. Motion carried to ac­ lost at sea. cept reports made by department 4. 4, i. CHILORE. May 17—J. Penner. delegates. Motion carried to Chairman; R. Burns, Secretary. make up repair list for coming Extended vote of thanks to Ste­ Juan. Matter,to be referred to voyage and to have it ready for ward and Cooks for the excel­ Patrolman. Minute of silence action in New York. Matters lent meals put out despite the for departed Brothers. discussed under Good and Wel­ Exdiaugiee is iioarav^iJa.37l&. way the company stores the fare included the menus, food, 3. » » ship. Discussion to straighten wearing apparel for messroom ROBIN GOODFELLOW. April put responsibility for driving 4—Tony Suarez. Chairman; Mike and noise in alleyway and messThe purch.a.se pirice. is (aettial winches and maintaining them. Zelonka. Secretary. Minutes of rooms during the night. Meet­ cost plus postage Voted to bar any private agree­ two previous meetings read and ing adjourned after observance aai^ is iolCtieciCsuxq ments on working rules. General accepted. Delegates reported ho of one minute's silence in mem­ <1f-£oir a. loop. Tuet&erul. discussion of problems of keep­ beefs in departments. Passed ory of departed Brothers. ing washroom and messroom various motions connected with clean. Minute of silence for de­ efficiency of ship, better medical minute Qjf ew-tei baimnc/iif atiB? parted Brothers. attention and assuring that all btioiTL. OT and draw records would be correct at payoff. Agreement 4 4 4 analyzed under education. Min­ STEEL EXECUTIVE. April 17 ute of silence for departed —W. C. McCuistion. Chairman; Brothers. A. D. Brodie. Secretary. First i ARLYN. April 17 — Woody meeting, voyage just commenc­ t 4. i ing. No beefs in any of three By HANK MANGORE. May 8—J. Mason. Yant. Chairman; Jack McLaugh­ departments. W. C. McCuistion lin. Secretary. Delegates gave Secretary (Chairman not identi­ The battle lo repeal the TaftA few days after Brotherfied). Elected Brother Keefer their reports. Motion carried to elected ship's delegate unSnii"nously.. Delegates to arrange Hartley Act isn't over. Keep Charles Dasha a^ed^if his ship­ to confer with Patrolman at pay­ hold shipboard meetings every off. Voted that each depart­ Sunday at 2 PM. Woody Yant for their respective departments writing those letters to all mate Paul Gondzar was in town, ment delegate should make out elected ship's delegate. Discus­ to rotate in cleaning of laundry. Congressmen and Senators. in came Paul himself. He met a repair list for Ship's Delegate sion on better menus. It was Deck delegate to see Mate about Brothers, even though Senator other shipmates, but missed painting department's showers. Wayne Morse told the Senate Brother Dasha ... Brothers, the to present to Patrolman. Ste-, suggested - .that ship's delegate Decided that creyf pantryman is that the latest revision of the Fetiche Bar in Le Havre, France, ward to notify next crew of the see Port Agent in Puerto Rico to make coffee just before going law made the whole labor bill is now on the mailing list for a " stores and linen schedule to about getting pasteurized milk. off duty for 10 AM coffee time "so unworkable and so anti- bundle of ship-bound LOGs. The forestall any hitches. Discussion One minute of silence in mem­ Ship was in Halifax one day labor" that "the sooner we get place is on the Rue General of the shortage of ice aboard, ory of Brothers lost at sea. and night during beefs with rid of it and take the whole Sarrail, so pick up a few copies and it was decided to turn ques­ commies. SIU's nightly broad­ issue to the polls in 1950 the ... One Brother recently recom­ tion over to Patrolman. Minute casts from Halifax were hearc -better." This year or in 1950. mended a good place called the of silence for Brothers lost at until the foufth fiay out, after the Tcdt-Hartley Act must be Rex Bar, where SIU Brothers sea. which we were unable to get wiped out. visit. It's down in New Orleans, 4. i station. DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE. in case you hope to bump into4 4 4 4 4 4 We recently read of the vm- some shipmate. April 3 — Duke Livingston, ALCOA PLANTER. April 3— usual manner the people of In­ Chairman; H. Guild, Secretary, W. Tracy, Chairman; E. D. Moyd. 4 4 4 dia christen their merchant ships. No beefs reported by depart­ Secretary. Financial secretary A few weeks ago Brother They use rice, coconuts, kumkum "Red" Shea, who spent many ment delegates beyond'' a few reported that ship's, fund con­ (which may be something the months aboard the tanker SS disupted hours. Food situation tained $19.48. Department dele­ 4 4 4 Brothers who know the ports of Fort Bridger. sailed out on a discussed under Good and Wel­ gates reported that all was okay. fare. . Suggestions agreed upon Ship's delegate said that all re­ CAPE MOHICAN. April 10— India well enough can answer trip. He said something unus­ to be adopted by Cooks. Repair pairs had been made, with only Gonzalez. Chairman; R. Sirois. for us), haldi power and rose ual about taking his car along, Motion by Halpin. petals. All these, of course, are list made up for all departments. keys to foc'sles still to be at­ Secretary. too. but we probably misun­ seconded by Stepian. carried, religious Indian customs... An­ Minute of^ silence for Brothers tended to. Jack Chastain was derstood a few words of the lost at sea. elected black gang delegate and that passageway be kept quiet other odd fact we read was about conversation here and there. E. D. Moyd was elected ship's and that no dice games be held Sable Island, 100 miles off the We only know about such sea­ delegate. Captain okayed steam there. Following discussion on coast of Nova Scotia, which has going pleasure gear as radios, line for washing clothes. Crew ship's laundry and recreation been called the "graveyard of typewriters, steamer trunks, reminded not to leaye cups in room. Brother Graf made a mo­ the Atlantic." More than 200 guitars, cameras—and perhaps messroom. Will try to have ship tion, seconded by Gk>nzalez. call­ ships were sunk there. even a bicycle. But not an au­ fumigated upon arrival in the ing for a list of all crewmembers 4 4 4 tomobile—never, fellas, never. States. One minute of silence from which the name of one Brother Vick D'India is in 4 4 4 each day will be picked for in memory of departed Brothers. town a few weeks now since his The SEAFARERS LOG wiU 4* 4, 4*, cleaning of the recreation room. long voyage or voyages aboard be mail-bound to the homes of 4 4 4 SEA TRADER. April 19— Motion was defeated by 14 to Charles Oppenheimer. Chairman; W. E. -DOWNING. April 24— 9 vote. Motion carried to keep the SS Bret Harte ... Percy Boy- the following Brothers—Max AcJohn Poluchocich. Secretary, Bill Blakely. Chairman; Blackie recreation room open every er sailed recently on a fast, hot osta of New York, Allen Kramer Previous minutes read and ac­ Jones. Secretary. Department evening between 6 PM and 7 PM trip to the ports of India. Take of Pennsylvania, Anthony Fercepted. All repairs to be madei delegates reported. Jack ' Hay- for convenience of members who it easy with the baksheesh, Percy rara of New York, James Miller it was reported. Delegates had den and Jeremiah O'Bryne nom­ desire' reading material. Chief ... Joe Pendleton, intending to of Minnesota, David Baria of no beefs to report. Voted to inated for ship's delegate. Steward is to have possession of hit Galveston shipping soon, sail­ Alabama, Karl Ingebrigsten of hold educational meetings. regu­ O'Byrne .elected by acclamation the recreation room keys. Mo­ ed into town last week with a Maryland, G. E. Anderson of larly in recreation room. Ail' after Brother Hayden withdrew. tion by Ivrain, carried, that well-tanned face (as usual) but Minnesota, Elmer Fr-ost of Flor- • old books and magazines to be Motion carried to have delegates everyone using laundry clean it without a mustache or even a ida. collected and turned in to the check stores and stores list with when finished. beard. 4 4 4 Motion carried to American Merchant Marine . Li­ Steward. Jimmy "Blackie" Saliba just • 4 4 4 Brother Henry Beckmann sailed into town after a voyage brary in exchange for new make four copies of repair list, magazines and twp boxes of one each going to Captain, Chief will be drydocked some lime ... A few other Brothers in books. Voted to distribute sta­ Mate, Chief Engineer and ship's in the marine hospital in Chi­ town are: Frank Waller, Charles tion cards in' advance of fire delegate. Stores are to checked cago ... Smooth recovery. Hen­ Oppenheimer (bound for a few No SIU Crew is lo pay off drill to avoid confusion. Minute as they come aboard. One min­ any ship until the crew's ry... A1 Gordon, the tanker- vacation days upstate), Henry (pf silence for departed Brothers, ute of silence in memory of sailing poet, just missed his Bonk... Brother Keith Forster quarters and equipment are Brothers lost at sea. Meeting shipmate who sailed recently sailed into our town with his it 4. 4. as clean as any Seafarer likes Adjourned at 2:43 PM. after coming in from a trip— pipe and smile after a voyage... to find a ship when he first FRANCES. May 15—B. Good­ Brother John "Bananas." A1 We noticed Ray Queen talking .444 goes aboard. Patrolmen have man. Chairman; S. Carr, Secre­ says he can't forget the 800 to the LOG staff. We wonder if been instructed that the tary. Previous minutes and dele­ JOHN W. BURGESS. April 24 merry Irish immigrants aboard he donated some original poetry crew's quarters must be ab­ gates' reports accepted, there be­ J. Furfon, Chairman; Melvin the ship he came back on as or' just rattled off a poetic digest ing no beefs for. the delegates to Smith, Secretary. Delegates re­ solutely clean before a pay­ passenger. The Irishmen cele­ of the voyage. Since he's taking report except for a minor matter ported that there were no befefs off will be allowed. Please brated with the playing of her out again (the ship we mean, cooperate with your officials in the Stewards Department. : n any of the departments. Min­ their bagpipes and violins—and of course) we wish Ray mucho in carrying out this member­ Voted to put new locks on com­ utes of last meeting read and no doubt, hitting the decks inspiration for some, let's say, panion way doors. Discussion accepted. Suggested that poker ship order. with those shillelaghs. comical poetry. on man hired off pier in San games be played in recreation IT'S SOPre-T£gaFIC-COlOgg4Ll ^ The Battle erfvmi street — ^SIUfUntroF the 194€> strike of the Uwitcd rinaitcial a. cliecRte , aud CUT and RUN mmmMm Notice To Crews �Page Eight Wednesday, July 6, 1949 THE SEAFARER SLOG Political Action, Not Thumb Twiddling, Will Defeat Anti-Laborites, Says Cassidy PATRONS OF MUSIC; SIU ARTIST White House, I strongly felt that Watson, Brother White pointed the AFL did the right thing in out that Florida had another foe ' I read with deep interest entering the political arena. in office that labor would be Charles Haymond's article in the well rid of. Senator Spessard ^une 10 LOG, "Can Political Ac­ I then explained the stand of Holland. Holland has three years the SIU, our "hands off" policy tion Benefit Seamen?" to run, but could eventually be toward political action, but Let me express my views on mentioned also that the SIU was defeated by labor's getting out ^his matter in this way: I paid still in the formative state the vote. off a five months trip in Balti­ though if it could reach out to LABOR INCENTIVE more in February, and feeling help its political friends, it a period of relaxation due me, would do so. To my knowledge, Florida is 1 went to Tampa, where I have one of the few states that has an As a further example, I cited many friends. While there I anti-closed shop law, which in made more friends, among them the Tampa report in the same itself should be "incentive enough LOG, wherein is named a Flori­ many officials in the shoreside da politician, Tom Watson, who for all Florida AFL groups to AFL unions in that city. attempted to have passed a fight. Laws of this sort have ' While there Ray White and I state law that was worse than been effective in ham stringing attended a meeting of the AFL the Taft-Hartley Act. I told them labor, but why this situation John B. Waterman crewmembers gather at coffee time to Trades & Labor Council. During how the proposal was defeated, should be permitted to remain listen to the sweet music emitting from Brother Luke Collins' this meeting this identical ques­ partly through efforts of the so is a mystery to me. Particu­ radio. Left to right, J. Spoder, Wiper; J. Boldizar, OS; A. Laslarly when something can be tion of political action arose. It SIU. zaro, AB; F. Douglas, AB and Ship's Delegate; L. Alverez. then struck me that the SIU had done to correct the situation. Steward Utility, and D. Rogodon, Wiper. Twirling the dial is Brother Ray White then took viery little to do with the elec­ Paul T. Cassidy Brother Collins, DM. Ship was enroute to Europe at the time. tion of President Truman, where­ the floor and pointed out that at the rest, or a large part of this same Watson may oppose the shoreside unions, had gone a long time friend of labor. Sen­ after the vote for Truman and ator Claude Pepper, when his I think right here and now I gbt it. They'did it the hard way, term expires next year. White To the Editor: asked the meeting if it would should tell you about the Ste­ by punching doorbells. make good sense for the SIU to Here on the Fairland, Water­ wards Department. The FairAs Brother Haymond says, we sit back and twiddle its thumbs man, we have one of the best have done quite weU by keep­ while these two fight for the crews ever to sail out bf.an SIU land claims it has the best Stew­ HaU. It is strictly 100 percent ards Department in the SIU ing our nose out of politics, par­ Senatorial seat. The chow is good and plentiful. ticularly because we have seen I don't think we should. The Union. Topside^ is alright, from One of the mainstays in the some of the unsavoryness that results of labor's participation in the skipper.right down the line. Stewards Department is Alex­ the waterfront Communists em­ the last presidential election ander Cherney, the Baker. He ploy in their political activities. clearly showed itsfelf to be of is the best oven man in the SIU. But, again I point out that the benefit to labor and all of us. SIU took no part in the election While on the subject of the ABSENTEE VOTE of President Trumm, who most Stewards Department" I would certainly cannot be termed a like to get this thought across to If political action should be communist. the membership: the crew Messadopted as SIU policy in the man has a pretty rdugh job and near future, I very strongly want i UNITED AFL ACTION I think all will * agree with me to suggest that it be gone about We must realize today that in a complete manner. First, ex­ on that. We should assist him the. SIU is the biggest force of plain to the membership that all we can and not get careless influence on the waterfront,, most states now have absentee with cigarette butts,.cups and so Felix Curls, whose- sketches hence we should swing a bit of ballots (of which I've taken ad­ onr Remember, - he' is'taking a have appeared in the LOG, weight within the national AFL, vantage in New York since its living too and is not going to puis the pencil to paper dur­ and to do that we must follow inception two years ago). with special emphasis on the sea' to clean up'after a'bunch ing an off moment aboard the the same group's policy, which Then point out in the LOG First Engineer. of guys who don't give a darn. J. B. Waterman. Seafarer F. late has very distinctly been who are the friends of labor With the exception of a few His job is taken for granted by Douglas, who submitted the fpr political action. ^ and who are not. The men can minor beefs, which can be found too many guys. pictures, says of Curls: "A guy To refer back to. the Tampa then vote accordingly. on every ship, there has been Frank Harper with his talent^ is • certainly meeting I attended.* When the In addition to anti-labor Tom nothing to disturb the harmony. Engine Delegate wasting his time at sea." pplitical action discussion arose, To Ihe Editor; Fairland Galleymen 'SIU's Best' the response to it struck me as being somewhat on the indiffer­ ent side. I asked the chair for the deck and explained that I was a seaman first and a poli­ tician last, but that in view of To Ihe Editor: all that "I heard of how labor had put Truman back in the Being the strong, silent Casa­ nova type, I've decided to let you Brothers in on my great love affair which took place place while in New Orleans re­ cently. While sitting in Pete Herman's Bar, which, incidentally, is a clip joint, I decided to make a phone call to a girl. She is a To the Editor: beautiful blond whom I had met I'll have to disagree with Mr. previously while in town. As I Boyer about that "Moon" not be­ turned to go into the booth I no­ ing romantic. Just ask the boys ticed a young lady in the next who heard Moon Kouns serenad­ booth. ing Candy at the American Bar After I closed the door, so .as down in Santos. Also, just" ask to better hear the lilting tones the boys about Moon's and Slop­ of the girl I was to call, I found py Creel's /his running mate) I did not have a nickel for the romantic nights down in B. A. phone. One night after Moon finished Suddenly it happened. The eating about three steaks, drink­ telephone started ringing. It ing about a gallon of beer down soimded as though it were a at the canteen on the docks, he four alarm fire. Well, like a want to sleep and snored so fool I answered it, and it was— loud he woke up the boys sleep­ as I later Jearned—the young ing on the ship four blocks away. lady in the next booth. Oh, Alfred Byrd man, what a voice she had. It Brother Finds Soft Voiced Fngrid' Packs Mean Right Croon Or Snooze ——Moon's Voice Enchants 'Em All was so soothing and mellow. It made my heart skip every third beat. PERFECT 36 After I had told the young lady my name, I became curi­ ous to leam what she looked like. I asked her to describe herself. This is the way the conversation ran: ; "Well, I'm small. Oh, it's so hard for me to describe myself. Surely you've seen pictures of Betty Hutton?" "Yes," I blubbered. "And you've seen pictiures of Betty Grable?" "Yes, yes," I drooled. "Well," she* purred, "I look like a combination of the two with Ingrid Bergman thrown in." Well, boys, that's whem I started doing back flips in the phone booth; Naturally I had to let the young lady know what I looked, like so I started: "You've seen pictures of Clark Gable, haven't you. And pic­ tures of Tyrone Power and Van Johnson?" ' ,. She practically swooned in her eagerness to say she had. "Well, gal, I look like Harpo Marx." Evidently the young lady didn't believe me, because we made a date then and there. I sure though J^had something on the line. After I hung up I went back tO the bar, com­ pletely forgetting the blond I had intended to call. After all, Ingrid Bergman comes first. Then I started drinking my Seven-up-, because' 1 am by no means a drinking man. "About five minutes later up steppedHhe young lady of the recent tele­ phone conversation. TAKE IT AWAYl You have seen pictures of Betty Hutton and'Betty Grable and Ingrid Bergman. So have I. Man, Fve never seen a woman that could compare to the one who faced me then. To me she looked about two shades worse than Lena the Hyena. Anyway she looked at me and said, "Well, Honey, ani I drink­ ing?" I might be a fool, but ni be darned if I would be seen with ,this refugee from Slobdovia. I justJooked at her goggle-eyed and said, "I' don't know, are you?" • She retorts with, "I mean are you buying me a drink?" I broke it to her gently that: I was in no mood to invest $1.20 in a coke; however, if she wanted to go down the street I'd be glad to buy her a shot. She. gave me the cold stare arid told the bartender to give her six bits of Seagrams. Again she looked at me asked me if I was footing the tab. I closed my eyes and counted to ten, then shook my head. "Ok, cheapskate," she said, in a voice that must have been heard in Mobile. "Honey child," I told herj "I'd rather be a cheapskate than • a damn fool." �.Wednesday, July 6, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Ifine Foc'sle Buddy Of O'Doyle Ship's Delegate Of Defends His Hurt .Character .To the Editor: 1 wonder what became of "Steamboat" O'Doyle? I can't find anything with ' his name tacked to it in any recent LOGs, but I ran across several scan­ dalous remarks about this fine seaman (me) in-some of -the old­ er issues. "Steamboat" therein reported something about research on the love life of sailors, but it seems to me that if he wrote an auto­ biography the subject would be covered nicely. vOne night in one of the choicer clip joints of New Orleans I saw him pick up a nice appearing girl in traditional sailor fashion. Straiten Meets SIU Men In !Amiy In Japan To -ih© Editor: I would appreciate it very much if you would transfer the LOG to my new address: 172nd Station Hospital, APO 547, c/o PM, San Francisco, Calif. I have just completed my first trip on a non-union vessel. It was on a converted Victory ship, the USAT Sgt. Howard E. -Wood­ ford, and it was easy to see that there was no brotherhood among the crew. The crew , wasn't any­ thing like those sailing aboard good SIU vessels. The chpw was lousy. I've got a good deal- here at the hospital. There are three army cooks on duty and forty Japanese helpers oh each shift. We have to cook for an average of 250 army personnel. All that we cooks do is superVise to see that the Japanese do everything properly. I have a good many ex-Broth­ ers here in the army and we all 8eem to talk on the progress that the Union has made in the last few years. Enclosed you will find a don­ ation for the LOG. .Pvt. Ross B. Straiten (Ed. Note: We changed the .address. Thanks for the dona- lion and we trust the LOG will keep you up on maritime news until you resume your sailing career.) apd so help me he was making fast time before he had even bought a drink. LOWLY COMPANION Then there was the incident in South America when the "Steamboat" decided, while slightly under the influence, that the Devil protected his follow­ ing. The ritual blew up when SS 'Dream Boat' Pleased With Dutiless Assignment To the Editor:' This Isthmian wagon, the Steel Advocate, has been a happy home for most of the crew dur­ ing the past four months. Most of the gang are sticking by for the next trip, so it is obvious that the crew is happy with their co-workers and the topsiders. As yet we haven't had an hour of disputed overtime in any department and we haven't had a«hard word from the Mates or Engineers during the voyage. Of course, the Old Man blows his top occasionally just for the ex­ ercise, but he has been neglect­ ing that for the past couple of months. How we drifted into this ideal dream ship no one can quite figure out. Our Chief Mate is always willing to cooperate and oblige. He doesn't have to step on the deck or pass any com­ ment of the deck gang's efforts. The boys just work along in the proper SIU fashion, finishing up with speed and first rate work­ manship. With all this harmony. the waitress found out that the extra glass and empty chair were for the Devil. She refused to come near the table. This should serve to take some of the blemishes from the good pame of Jensen and cast into the light the true character of the great lover, O'Doyle. Incidentally, I guess I am not the only one that would like -to know where he is. There are probably a lot of women in ports all over the wprld who would like to know where that character is hanging out. Jerry Jensen Come On — Smile! Brother MacKenzie seeing the sights of Calcutta Colahee Men Show Teamwork Aboard Ship And OnDiamond To the Editor: Despite the urging of the cameraman. ' Brother Andres Molina. Messman of the Su­ zanne. clings to his poker face. Luis Ramirez who took the picture' says Molina is a crackerja;ck worker on the ship and is well liked by the crew. Shot was taken in Ciudad Trujillo. SIGHTSEEING IN CVRACAO I would like to remark that we on the Colabee have a very good crew. Every man on deck is a seaman in the full sense of the word. As a result of the teamwork among the deck gang, the rfien are staying on for an­ other trip, with but one permitman getting off, and that because of an expired card. This same wonderful harmony is in evi­ dence in the other departments as wellj>' The Softball team we have organized is an outgrowth of the feeling in the crew that they want a real team and must there­ fore necessarily have a uniform. We played the . Baie Comeau (Quebec) Softball. team on Sun­ day, May 8 and I would like to be able to say that we won, but the Baie Comeauans gave us a trimming, 21 to 3. The Cola Bees don't feel bad about it though, as we realize we are rusty from long idleness on the diamond. As soon as the Cola Bees get some practice we'll change matters. <5LD PROS The fact is that the Baie Comeau team has been going strong for seven years and they show by their playing,, and score, the considerable practice they've had. Third Cook Dutton and AB Lord distinguished themselves by some major league playing, the rest of us need a bit of practice. J. J. Flynn Thorny Prize a. Got A Spare 'Beach Comb'? Brother Asks •Brother On Way To Health Thanks Hospital Staff To the Editor: To the Editor: Seafarers Harry Benner. OS. and Jack Higghis. AB. pause during their lour of the-.South Anierican city. Their ship, the BuU'Run. was tied up nearby. V I have been confined here in the Galveston Marine Hospital with pneumonia for 16 da:J''S. I wish that you would publish in the LOG the fact that I appre­ ciate the efforts of the doctors and nurses who have been re­ sponsible for bringing me back to normal. Upon admission to the hospital I was in very serious condition. I am hoping this item will help the seamen to Cooperate with the hospital . personnel to the fullest extent. William J. Wolfe a delegate has little to do ex­ cept report, "No Beefs." At present our fancy rustbucket looks like a yacht inside and out. We have^ heard oldtime Isthmian* Mates say that there never were sailors on their ships as sober, intelligent and as effi­ cient as the men sent aboard since the SIU signed a contract. Of course the food helps the happy situation. W. - M. Stark, Steward, has his boys whip up a mean plate full. It's the best feeder we've hit in years. Some say that Kingfish Nelson of theColabee is tops, but on this ship that point would be debated. SWEET LABOR Brothers, don't let anyone kid you about the fancy ships being poor sea boats or tough jobs. All you gotta Igarn is to push the right button and everything goes as it should with half the manual labor involved. Also there is some satisfaction in log­ ging around 500 miles a day, and not contending with that thump, thump, thump, coming from the innards of the old, triple expansion jobs. > Incidentally, we have a couple,^ of Cities Service Seafarers;, aboard, men blackballed from th^ CS fleet. They are amazed , at the efficient payoffs and • happy spirit which prevails here at all times. A far cry from ^ Cities Service. It is indicative of the chang- | ing times when we cruise past a Liberty ship at twice her speed. This fancy vessel seems to look down her nose and quav­ er to her topmasts if we dare to tie up alongside anything as lowly as a Liberty ship. It must be the new SIU spirit ' prevailing over the vessel, and she in turn seems only too glad to take our lead and do her share to make each and every' seaman feel that he is an integ- ; ral part of the ship's company. ' So it is on the Steel Advocate. ' A happy ship where we "know"^ our rights and know our duties,*^;" the two main requisites of sea- " faring men; thus the slogan of^' old Andrew Furuseth is our by- '• word. We are well aware that with freedom comes responsibili­ ties, and as a result we collec- • lively and individually are striv­ ing to live up to the finest tra- ' dition of the SIU. James A. MacKenzie Ship's Delegate Proudly displaying his catch, a porcupine, is Seafarer Glen Vinson. The scene is a hunting camp in Pennsylvania. Vin­ cent bagged his game with a Colt .22 pistol. :!• •Ju, | I would like to begin receiv­ ing the LOG here at Jennings Land, Smith's Parish, Bermuda, the paradise of a beach-happy seaman. If any of my Brother Seafarers- catch this letter, I'd like to hear from them. Now that I'm sojourning in beautiful Bermuda on its wonderful beaches, I would like to ask if anyone can furnish me with any exact information or data on the use of a "beachcomb." This looks like an ideal place to make use of such a gad­ get. So, any helpful suggestions via the LOG will certainly be appreciated. George F. Moon ', f cr •f. d �Page Ten TB E S E AF A R E^R S LOG WednesdaTr JEuly ®» IfB G ALVES TO Chairman, clothing allowance, bringing all Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording the companies into lipe within Secretary, R. "Wilburn, 37739: a week from the time the re­ Reading Clerk, Jack Kelly, 10. quest for a boost was sent out. Motions carried to accept Galf Minutes of special meeting hdd i veston minutes and financial re­ PORT REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL concerning the SS Puerto Rico ports. Motions Carried .to accept DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED read and accepted., One minute Headquarters* report to mem of silenCe observed for departed 23 50 15 12 17 15 9 41 ; bership and financial report. Boston ......M.. 150 113 128 391 120 9fl 99 309 Brotheia. Minutes of meetings held in New York. ... 29 35 25 . 89 . 23 26 21 70 ; other Branches accepted. Agen Philadelphia BALTIMORE^hairman, Wik Baltimore. .... 109 78 84 271 110 83 .87 280 ;,Alsop reported that shipping had liam Rentz, 26445; Recording 27 15 19 61 23 33 32 88 Secretary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; . picked up a bit and then suffer­ Norfolk. 9 4 16 29 5 2 2 9 Reading Clerk, J. Giller, 4014K ed a relapse. He reported three Savannah. Tampa..:. ... NO FIGURES" RECEIVED payoffs, all of them clean. ComVarious reports read and acr 59 — 51 .60 170 40 48 29 117 cepted. Minutes of po;rt meetings mimication * from Secretary- Mobile 98 84. 112 294 • 74 79 108 261 ^ Treasurer concerning $7.50 boos New Orleans.— 101 Galveston 74 64 239 34 35 34• 103 read. Communication accepted 56 27 34 117 59 44 40 143 with a vote of thanks. No New West Coast • Business. One minute of silence GRAND TOTAT. 661 496 554 1,711 523 • 437 461 1,421 observed for departed Brothers, read and accepted, except Sa­ ii ft 4. vannah and Tampa. Motiftn car­ , BOSTON — Chairman, J. erators had agreed to the $7.50 the General Fund Assessment, to scaled. Agept reported good ship­ ried to non-concur with Savan­ Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec­ clothing allowance. Tanner told be used for organizing purposes ping for two-week period past nah New Business until clarifica­ retary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading the membership df the action and to battle the Taft-Hartley and saw fair shipping for the tion has been received. Motion taken in Mobile and vic.mity to Law. In view of $7.50 increase future. He reported six payoffs carried to non-concur with that Clerk, D. FUzpatrick, 50520. fight the Merchant Marine Re­ won this month, the ""submitting and six sign-ons. Under Good part of Tampa New Business re­ Minutes of previous meetings serve Bill. Unions, their officers Brothers felt that the time was and Welfare members took the ferring to registration. Under in Boston and other Branches and members had sent telegrams ripe for the membership to add floor to discuss needed repairs reading of ships' minutes, mo­ read and accepted. Meeting ap­ proved Headquarters' report to of protest to Congress. Secretary- strength to the organization. Re­ in Hall. Meeting adjourned with tion carried to non-concur with the membership and Secretary- Treasurer's report and financial solution called for Headquarter^ 56 members present. the New Business of shipboaid Treasurer's financial report. Ag­ statement read and approved. J. to prepare ballots for referen­ ft ft ft. meeting on SS Frank E. Spcn*ent reported on the status of E. Prestridge and J. L. Hart t ok dum, should the resolution be NEW YORK—Chairman, Lind- cer. Item referred to ship's Chief the Union Oath of Obligation. passed in the ports, in two con­ sey Williams, 21550; Recording Cook. Motion carried to forward Meeiing adjourned with 473 secutive meetings. Resolution Secretary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; remainder of ships' minutes to members present. from crew of "SS Del Norte read. Reading Clerk, Johnny Arabasz, the SEAFARERS LOG for pub" Resolution called for-a $10 strike 29832. ft ft ft> lication. One minute of sjjence NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, assessment. Motion carried to Minutes of meetings held in observed for Brothers lost at sea; Herb Knowles, 3725; Recording table ^el Norte resolution until other ports read and accepted, Motion carried to accept with a Secretary, George Allen, 114; such time as the previous reso­ except those of San Juan, which vote of thanks the telegram from Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, lution has been acted upon on were referred back for clariflca- the Secretary-Treasurer announce shipping for this port during 76. a coastwise basis. Motion car­ t i o n. Secretary-Treasurer a n - ing a $7.50 clothing allowance: the past two weeks, and dis­ Minutes of meetings held in ried to accept and concur in nounced the signing of ail SIU- Meeting adjourned with 300 cussed the prospects for the com­ other ports read and accepted. recommendation regarding San ing weeks. Patrolman's and Dis­ Agent reported that shipping and Juan. Four members took Union contracted companies to the" $7.50 members present. patcher's reports approved. One affairs of port were in good Oath of Obligation. Motion car­ minute of silence in memory of shape. Large number of relief ried that any SIU member carry­ departed Union members. Meet­ jobs are contributing greatly to ing an 4WW book, turn it in. Djsing adjoiuned at 7:30 PM, with keeping members busy. Agent re­ cussion- on motion brought out 48 members in attendance, ported that the Brotherhood of that members of IWW had been ft ft ft Marine Engineers' organizing blasting SIU, and a man could SAN FRANCISCO—No meet­ not be a member of both organi­ ing held because of a lack of zations and still be a good Un­ 25 bookmembers necessary for ion man. Good and Welfare: Dis­ «a quorum. cussion on marine hospitals and ft ft ft SIU welfare plan. Meeting ad­ SAVANNAH — Chairman. C. journed with 363 members pres­ M. Rice, 40707; Recording Sec­ ent. retary, Jim Drawdy, 28523; Read­ ft ft ft drive is in full swing. Members BASEBALL FOR EVERYONE, he can't answer: how do you ing Clerk, McClure, 47530. NORFOLK — Chairman, J. S. were told of the BME's program by Joe DiMaggio, Signet, 192 cure a batting slump? You don't Minutes of previous Savannah White, 56; Recording Secretary, and were urged to support the cure it, he says, you pray for pages, 25 cents. meeting, along with those of Ben Rees, 95; Reading Clerk, J. drive beirig made by the new it to end. Whether you are an 18-year other Branch meetings were read old kid who can run and throw and approved. Port Agent stated SIU affiliate. Agent reported the A. Bullock, 4747. ft ft ft Motions catffied to accept and and are looking for a 'Class-D HOW TO KNOW THE BIRDS, that shipping had been poor for port as being completely free of the. past two weeks. He said that beefs, all having been settled at file minutes of rneetings held in job, or a gaffer who takes his by Roger Tory Peterson, Men­ Ships arriving in this port were the payoffs or sign-ons. Shep- and floors of Hall should be re­ baseball from the left.^ field tor Original. 144 pages, 35 the-SS Southland, South Atlantic, pard also reported that a new paired, and recommended that bleachers, you w;ll read this cents. SS Dorothy, Bull. A few men company is expected to sign a Agent contact Headquarters and book through without stopping. Occasionally the New Ameri­ contract with the SIU shortly. request that the repairs be made Chances are you'll keep it can Library of World Literaturci Telegram from Paul Hall an­ other ports. Building Repair around to read again during the which usually publjishes re-prints nouncing the $7.50 clothing al­ Committee reported that robf season. of more expensive books, comes lowance read and approved. Re­ immediately. Committee suggest­ Joe' DiMaggio admits frankly out "with an originfd. This is one solution offered by 36 members ed that entire inside of building that he is no "pro" a\ the "writ­ of them. approved. Resolution calls for a be painted and plaster damaged ing game, and had a lot of help It is a "bird book"—that is a were sent to the Hilton, $10 assessment, to be known as from roof leaks be cleaned and from si)ortswriter Tom " Meany. kind of dictionary of birds. You down in Jacksonville,, and to the Bill Dickey, Frank Frisch and find 'em and they'll flame 'em— Maiden Victory in Charleston, others -helped too. But Meany •but very briefly, however. In One member was excused from skillfully let the Jolt^'s own fact, its many references to other the meeting because of illness. personality emerge in every books, by its author—the orni­ One minute of silence was ob­ chapter. The result is a first class thological authority, Roger Tory served in memory of departed The recently-concluded coastwise referendum book on the national sport. Peterson—^is apt ta remind one brothers. C. Y. Walker and H. While it is quite apparent (thumbing through its listings of E. Bacon took the Union Oath resulted in the adoption of a new transportation _of Obligation. 77 members were rule effective immediately in aH'Atlantic and <xulf now that we - won't see DiMag fifty families of birds, with black tuEP his bade on the infield and* white drawings) of an ad­ IH-esent when the meeting ad­ again, run 100 feet and haul vertising brochure for his other District ports. The new ruling, which the member­ journed at 7:45 PM. down a. drive with a and more complete works. ship favored by a vote that Fan three to two, pro­ grace soscreaming ft ft ft Yet, if you are just a casual effortless as to be a MOBILE — Chairman, S. Sim­ vides as follows: kind of formal dance, it's pretty fancier of the sky folk, and" mons, 368; Recording Secretary, wonder what kind of **When transportation is due a crew under nice to hear hiA try to tell how asomethnes James L. Carroll, 14; Reading bird is dipping his beak into he did it. One old argument he Glerk, Harold Fischer, 59. the terms of the contract, those men who desire settles: he doesn't think Speaker the wake; or if the old salt who Motions carried to accept min­ to stay on board the ship can do so, providing : 'could have played a shallow sits on the stern in fair weather utes of meetings held in other centerfield with today's souped- spinning yarns and calling all they do not collect transportation. Those men '.r- rup ports. Agent Tanner reported on birds "gulls": is always right; blill. the shipping prospects for the desiring transportation can collect same and then you may find it "worth tak­ Joe goes through- the game port during the coming two ing along on some coastwise run position by position, technique upon receipt of the money shall get off the ship '.s: week period. He reported 13 by technique, illustrating every up and down the American ships as definite, with a possi­ and replacements for those vacancies shall be point with incidents from the coasts.bility of 17 touching the port. For thirty-five cents what can shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." rich history of the professional Agent also reported that all ^p~ game. There's only one question you lose? A& G Shipphg From June 15 To June 29 New Traaspartrnkm Hide �Wednesday. July iB. 1949 rUE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven The Facts About Alcoholism By JOSEPH I. FLYNN lost. Alcohol dilates the blood | drinker-one drink*is too many, vessels on .the surface, warming and a hundred *ot enough, People will always invent rea­ the skin, but dissipating heat. A parting factor for all to sons for things being aS they are. Some people have made the keep in mind is the fact that They will inevitably draw con­ ROY iSAKER (or BARKER) GEORGE MEANEY statement that 60 percent of' alcohol does not make the alclusions about anything. The John H. Whitlock would like B. T. Knew is anxious to hear crime can be attributed to alco-J coholic. The root of the problem truth of these conclusions is of­ you to -get in touch with him at from you.. He is- at the U. S. hoi. This has been proven wrong.; is in the man himself and not 50 Pine Street, South Portland, Marine Hospital, Ellis Island, ten proven wrong, for the ob­ It i5 25 to 28 percent, which is in the bottle.. vious reason that there are so still a very high figure. New York. Maine. IN REVIEW few of us who can look at some­ Here is the answer as to why 4> 4> 4 .This is the eighth, and last, of 4 4. thing objectively and not let our the problem drinker never wants a series of articles on alcoholism. WARREN CALLAHAN emotions color our judgment. to eat: Alcohol is a food. It, The subject is much too broad Get in touch with Arthur L. Anyone owed money by The study of alcoholism has contains a high percentage of'a one to have given but a Obre, 60 Wall Street, N6w York, Ed Gibbs may collect double brought many interesting facts calories, giving one heat energy.' glimpse of its vastness in these telephone HAnover 2-5368, in by leaving his name and ad­ to light. In comparing these ob­ The trouble, here,, is that cal- weekly reviews. connection with case of Fran­ dress with Rudy or Babe in jective views with those held by ories without vitamins cannot It is hoped that those who cisco O. Blanco who was injur­ the fourth floor baggage. the public, we find the people properly nourish the body, leav­ read mem now have a better ed in fall on Evistar on Dec. 16, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, have been mistaken in many of ing the alcoholic very susceptible understanding of" this particular 1948. New York City. their beliefs as to- the tr".e na­ to other, sicknessfes, pneumonia. problem, and that they may 4> ^ 4* ture of alcoholism. beri-beri, heart diseases, TB, etc. i have helped a few who are havMrs. FRANK CHRISTY Although 12,000 deaths due to' ing difficulty with drinking to. JAMES BARRETT Half the people in the United Please write to your husband alcoholism are recorded yearly, see their problem in a new light. Mrs. Burge appreciates the States are inclined to minimize at the Baltimore Marine Hos­ many more die of the sickness It "is with gratitude that I help you gave hei son when he the problem, believing that if pital, Baltimore, Md. was ill. She would like you to the alcoholic wanted to stop resulting from the weakened thank the editor and others who call her at her home in New drinking he could do so. Only physical condition which attends made it possible for these writ­ FRANK STEVENS ings to be printed. I am thank­ Jersey, Cliffside 6-8066. one out of eight is acquainted alcoholism. You are requested to write ful to have been a part of the QUICKLY ABSORBED with the fact that alcoholism is to Clay Stevens, 448 N. Waco a sickness. This in the face of Alcohol is the only food that educational program adopted by Street, Wichita, Kansas, or phone the fact that there are 50 per­ is absorbed right from the stom­ the SIU. Wichita 4-8861. There is illness cent more alcoholics than known ach and small intestines into To me it means advancement, in your family. cases of TB. the blood stream. The rate of progress, and freedom from the 4 4. 4. Alcohol is not a stimulant, as absorption is faster when the shackles that have too long held JOSEPH C. MIKRONIS so many believe. It's a depress­ alcohol is taken on an empty back, not only the seamen, but Please get in touch with your ant. Alcohol affects certain nerve stomach. It does not require di­ people as a whole. mother, Mrs.'L. R. Lindsly, 408 centers, relieving us of our in­ gestion. It's eliminated through Saguaro Aye., Batron Rouge 9, Packages and luggage have hibitions (inferiority feeling, the breath, sweat, Urine and by been held in the New York Hall La., as soon as possible. for more than a year for the fol­ backwardness, etc.) and, although oxidization (burning up by the a depressant, it gives the illu­ body). lowing men: E. Walden, Constantine Sofo- sion of producing a mental up­ Alcohol is a slow-acting an­ esthetic, working just like ether nios, David Donahue, Halvor lift. Holt, J. R. Jenning, George WelWe are not smarter or more or chloroform. Watch the bottle SIU, A&G District don, Edward Cahill, Casimir J. capable after a few drinks. baby gradually get foggier and Nick Funken, Ralph Scientific tests have shown that foggier and pass out. Ether would BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Hypny, (Continued from Page 3) William Renta, Agent Mulberry 4540 Rutiglianoi Friedrich Ewald and one ounce of alcohol may re­ put one right out, the difference BOSTON 276 State St. D. Cardone. being one's a fast and the other a delegate from the Peron-sp'onduce the reaction to a response Ben Lawson, Agent - Richmond 2-0140 a slow anesthetic. sored Argentine General Fed­ These packages will be held of a seen or heard signal by 6 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Habits leading to alcoholism eration of Labor and Jacinto for one more month, after which percent. GALVESTON 308V4—23rd St. are easily formed. Environmen­ Oddone, exiled head of Argen­ Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-844S they will be disposed of. The NOT HEREDITARY MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. owners are therefore urged to tal factors are very important in tina's independent unions. Cat Tanner, Agent Phono 2-1754 There is no foundation to the the development of the alcoholic. When Dictator Peron's man call for them at the baggage NEW ORLEANS... ...523 Bienville St. saying that alcoholism is heredi­ Alcohol causes certain mental declared that he would with­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 room of the New York Hall at tary. Only 35 percent of alco­ diseases. Some drink because draw if Oddone was seated, the NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. once. holics have a background of al­ they have a psychosis, others assembly voted to accept the Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 4 4 4 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. coholism in their family. No drink and develop one. exiled Argentinian trade . union Will Robin Locksley crewBen Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 physiological proof has been Five percent of the national leader. Peron's man was then member who was issued Receipt PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Marke| 7-1635 No. 9429 by Patrolman Teddy found to substantiate such a be­ income is spent on alcoholic bev­ allowed to leave. erages, with some individuals A 16-man committee, which is SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Babkowski please get in touch lief. • Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-547ff with the 6th floor. How many believe that a little and families spending as high preparing a constitution for the New York SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon as 50 percent. new organization, was also in­ L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Hall, so that the amount in­ drink warms you up? This is not The hardest person to convince structed to draft a program of SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. volved may be credited to your true, for it does not warm the action. Among those serving on of the seriousness of alcoholism Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 name. body—^in fact, internal heat is TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. is the alcoholic, who calls him­ the committee is Irving Brown, Broadway 0484 self a moderate drinker, reiterat­ the AFL's European representar TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. ing his ability to take it or leave tive. Ray White. Agent Phone M-1323 it alone. Included in the program will WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227Vs Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 Once an alcoholic, always an be a plan for the role of .the HEADQUARTERS . . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. alcoholic. Complete abstinence new organization in furthering SECRETARY-TREASURER from alcohol is the only ineans peace between the nations of Paul Hall of recovery. To the problem the world. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION tuted for it an "improved" Taft(Continued from Page 1) Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Hartley law. This amendment rest of his bunch who are com­ . Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler was adopted by the 51 to 42 ing up for reelection. Joseph Volpiasi vote. Debate on the Administration's The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea* labor measure, commonly known HOUSE INACTION SUP farers International Union is available to all members who wish as the Thoma's-Lesinski bill, be­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. In the House, the Administra­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of gan in th"e Senate about four Phana 5-8777 tion bill ran into a m£ize of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have PORTLAND Ill W. Bumslde St. weeks ago". Except for a lot of Beacon 433CL talk, little was accomplished, labor-hating opposition and the the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every ' RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. and only a few minor amend­ whole question was sent back SIU branch for this purpose." Phone 2599 to committee. Since then, nothing ments were voted on during the However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SAN FRANCISCO.... 59 Clay St. has been done. . first three weeks. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Douclas 2-8363 A showdown was exp.ected on President William Green said which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 -two amendments offered by that in view of the Senate's ac­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. WILMINGTON.. 440 Avalon Blvd. Senator Taft, co-author of the tion "it 'would be useless and a Terminal 4-3131 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION T-H Act. Taft's first amendment" niwaste of time to make the rest of; the Taft bill more palatable." was on that part of the,repeal Canadian District bill dealing with national "em­ Labor, Green said, would Tathe Editor: MONTREAL 404 Le~~Moyne St. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thej ergency" strikes. It" gave the make a fresh start "with our Marquette 5909 sights trained on the 1950 elecPresident the choice of using address below:^ HAUFAX 12814 Hollis St. Phone 3^8911 either injunctions, as provided tiQn jpampaign and ^ith all our PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. in the original Taft-Hartley law, energies concentrated on 'the de­ Name Phone North 1229 feat. of the reactionaries from or plant seizure. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. The Administration bill pro­ both parties who teamed to- Street Address Phone: 5591 TORONTO lllA Jarvle St. vided for a thirty-day cooling gethei?^: in yesterday's roll-call Elgin 5719 off period but contained no pro­ (the "Sepate vote on- the Taft Zone.. -J— State VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. visions for injunction or govern­ amendm^ent) to keep the threat City %;mpire 4531 of court injunctions hanging ov­ VANCOUVER.........565 Hamilton St. ment seizure during national em­ Signed er labor "W -head. Pacific 7824 ergency disputes. The second Taft amendment "Labor will, never swallow the HEADQUARTERS. ......512 McGill St. Book No Montreal Plateau 670 struck out all the rest of the injunction," President Green de­ clared. Administration bill and substi­ AFL And CIO Help To Start New Grouping SIU HULLS Senate Passes NewT-H Bill; Labor Plans 1950 Campaign Notice To AH SIU Members �Page Twelve , T H E S E AF A R ERS LQt Wedneadar. July 6, 1949 Seafarer's Chimera Clicks In Savannah r On deck with his camera in'the Port of Savan­ nah this week was E. B. (Mac) McAuIey, ta Sea­ farer who hks for years been looking: at the world throug:h his viewfinder. What he saw of some of his Union Brothers in the Savannah Hall and aboard the Rbbin Trent, an in-transit caller, appears in the photos on this page. 8? ill- "-I liisiiM . X:. piiiiiiiiii i if . • Ji • '•2? i ABOVE—Chow churners grouped for Ihe camera in Robin Trent's galley are (left to right): S. Ferrer, Night Cook & Baker; Ulrich, 3rd Cook; Tom Reilly, Steward, and Athanrouelis, Ch. Cook. RIGHT—Oilers (left to right) Robinson, Leo Pigg and Kelly as they rest during a Robin Trent coffee time. These Seatoere tod it easy le relax in Ihe Savannah HaU's apic and span, cemforlable SisT™ ar*)'"® I I""" P-n-ykhlh. Franeis Sepo, -Wimpy" Daniels, Tommy Alkofer and Charles Baird. Brothers A. D. Edenfield (left) and "Wimpy" Daniels catch some air in front of the^Hall. They caught plenty of rain, too, moments after this photo was taken, McAwley said. From the look on Port Ag­ ent Jim -Drawdy's face pho­ tographer McAuley thought the phone call was for full crews for 10 ships. The call was for a couple of ABs, but Drawdy registers glee no matter how many men are requested. Here's Hay Pomykala (left) as he registered for a job at I the Savannah Hall. At the other side of the counter is Dis< i patcher-Patrolman Charles Rice. | Looking a bit weary of the camera lens, Drawdy. toting LOGS, visits the Robin Trent to make sure all is ship-shape before the Persian Gulf trip. With him is Steward Tom Relliy. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 7, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 22 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SENATE PASSES NEW T-H BILL ALIEN WAIVERS, MC CHARTERING EXTENDED TO '50 $7.50 PAY RISE FOR ALL BRITISH LABOR RIPS COMMIE DISRUPTION SEAFARERS BLASTS BILL TO SET UP 'RESERVE' SENATE COMMITTEE PROBES SHIP TRANSFERS WAITING FOR '50 WHAT'S SOURCE FOR THE GOOSE-- ENGINEERS STILL AFTER JOBS OF ELECTRICIANS GEORGIA PAYS BENEFITS TO IDLE SEAMEN BEWARE OF CITIES SERVICE BEARING GIFTS AFL, CIO HELP START NEW WORLD LABOR GROUP ROBIN LINE CLOUTS REAL HOMER: PUTS SOFTBALL GEAR ON ITS SHIPS MANY PAYOFF BUT FEW SIGN-ON IN NEW YORK COUPLE OF BUCKO SKIPPERS MAR SMOOTH PAYOFF FOR MOBILE PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING DROPS PHILLY WEATHER NOTE: VERY HOT, WITH COOL BREEZES IN SHIPPING SEVEN ARRIVALS GIVE FIRSCO FAIR SHIPPING WEEK DONAHUE EYE SMIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AS HE PREPARES FOR RING RETURN GANGWAY FALL PROVES FATAL TO SS FRANCES ELECTRICIAN SAVES SHIPMATE IN PLUNGE THE FACTS OF ALCOHOLISM SEAFARER'S CAMERA CLICKS IN SAVANNAH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/9/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f09f3ddf70f1fc0245f7cf9cf3d1645e.PDF 82cf14283b391e1ff3f7708040e2d448 PDF Text Text •r* BRITISH DOCKERS WORK SHIPS; PHOHY CSU 'STRIKF FOLDS UP Dockworkers in British ports finally learned the true character of the commie-dominated Can­ adian Seamen's Union this week. When the fog of propaganda the CSU's leaders had spread about their phony "strike" against the 100-odd Canadian east coast ships, which are contracted to the SIU, Canadian District, lifted a bit, the British dockers; understood the situation and immediately with­ drew their support from the CSU. As a result, all Official Organ, Atlantic & Golf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the Canadian-flag vessels contracted to the SIU, are now being worked in all British ports. No. 21 NEW YORK. N. Y.. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 22, 1949 VOL. XI » The action of the British dockers just about ended the CSU's phony 11-week action, "since the ships are now sailing every­ where with full SIU Canadian crews. Seventeen of the SIU A&G District's 50 contracted companies have signed agree­ However, the commie-line ments calling for a $7.50 clothing* allowance for all ratings, and several other operators leaders of the CSU let out one are expected to fall into line within a few days. Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer of the last bleat on June 17. The CSU leaders sent a letter A&G District, announced. to Prime Minister Saint Laurent The action by the operators came within a matter of hours after the SIU. on June WASHINGTON—The battle in 16, sent letters to all contracted operators requesting talks on a $7.50 increase. The now- of Canada, offering a four-point .settlement — CSU-commie style. Congress over repeal of the TaftHartley law is now in its third signed operators signified their okay, and the new provision will now be written into the However, since the CSU pro­ posal took no account of the week, with a skirmish shapiS[g contracts without opposition. facts of the situation, it was ex­ up in the Senate on the issue The boost went into effect on June 17 aboard' the ships of the companies now pected to die aborning. of injunction versu's seizure in signed. the handling of strikes which SIU WARNING In announcing the boost in take-home pay, the Union stated that it did not expect may be classified as "national The British dockers took their to encounter any difficulties with the operators still to be heard from. Full details of emergencies." action after the SIU had cabled The Senate will consider sev- the SIU's latest increase will appear in the next issue of the LOG. Prime Minister Attlee of Britain ei'al amendments to the Admin­ saying that British-flag ships The companier which have signed to date are: istration Bill, which would aban­ South Atlantic Steamship Company, Waterman Steamship Corporation, Alcoa Steam­ might be boycotted by the AFL don the injunctions now author­ Maritime Trades Department in ized in such disputes by the ship Company, Bull Lines, Eastern Steamship Company, Mississippi Shipping Company Atlantic and Gulf ports of the Taft-Hartley law. Seas Shipping Company, Seatrain Lines, Smith & Johnson Steamship Company, Cuba Dis­ US, if the wildcat, misguided ac­ Senator Taft is intent upon re­ tilling Company, White Range Steamship Company, Mar-Ancha Corporation, Illinois-Atlan­ tions against the SIU Canadian taining the restrictive features of ships was not halted. tic, John M. Carras, Inc., Trans-Fuel Inc., Dry-Trans Inc., and Coral Steamship Co. his anti-labor bill, but pro-labor Mr. Attlee apparently turned forces in the upper House are the cable over to President Ar­ trying to win support for the re­ thur Deakin of the Trades Union pealer by softening up provi­ Congress, British counterpart of sions of the Administration's the American Federation; who measure, commonly known as asked the American unions to the Thomas-Lesinski Bill. hold off the boycott until the British unions could straighten AGAINST INJUNCTION matters out. The Administration labor leg­ smash teamsters' strikes, and so is no need for a merchant marine This the American unions were WASHINGTON — A bill en­ islation, backed In its original reserve to insure manning of US on. glad to do. form by the AFL and CIO, con­ dangering the very life of the Representative Potter's bill, vessels in wartime, the Union From then on the problem was tains nd provision for injunc­ SIU and other maritime unions described as a "monstrosity" by officials declared. largely one of informing the tions or for government seizure is up for hearings before a sub­ one observer, would prescribe British dockers of the true facts, They stressed the fact that during national emergency dis­ committee of the House Commit­ uniforms for reservists on duty, which British unionists together there was always more than putes. It provides, however, for tee on Merchant Marine and a thirty-day cooling off period. Fisheries. If the bill becomes enough manpower to keep the and would set their pay at Navy with a representative of the SIU scales. Reservists would get a proceeded to do. Senator Paul Douglas (D., 111.), law, SIU spokesmen said, it will merchant marine moving, even minimum of one month's pay a As a result, the British dock­ who is anxious to insure passage set the stage so that striking during the most trying days of year if they kept their noses ers are now working the SIU the conflict. of the repeal law, has proposed seamen could be put into uni­ Canadian vessels. SIU Washington representa­ clean. an amendment, aloiig with Sen­ form and ordered to break their The Canadian beef dates back ator George Aiken (R., Ver.), that own strikes. And the precedent, tive, Matthew Dushane, will ap­ The Merchant Marine Reserve would allow government seizure once established, could be used pear before the sub-committee to would be organized and admin­ to March. At that time, the inform the Congressmen of the istered by the United States commie leaders of the CSU, af­ of struck plants in emergencies in any industry. affecting national health and Specifically, the biM seeks to threat not only to seamen's Maritime Service. However, the ter . several months of negotia­ unions if the bill becomes law, Maritime Service would be em­ tion, Induced the CSU member­ safety. create a Merchant Marine Re­ but to emphasize that the same powered to delegate its functions ship to reject an arbitration In this way, Douglas and his serve embracing all licensed and bi-partisan supporters hope ' to unlicensed personnel aboard US device could be used in other to other federal, state or private award to which the CSU leaders* own spokesman on the arbitra­ fields—that if a Merchant Ma­ agencies. defeat a substitute bill, backed, merchant ships. As a result of this provision, tion board agreed. rine Re^rve can be created to by Taft and others, that would It was introduced by Repre­ seamen might wake up one The CSU membership was left smash seamen's strikes, a team­ retain most of the basic features sentative Charles Potter, Repub­ sters' reserve may be set up to (Continued on Ptge 11) of the Taft-Hartley act. CContinued on Page 11) Bitter opposition to the Doug­ lican, of Michigan, on April 29. las-Aiken amendment came early It went virtually unnoticed un­ in the week from Senator Wayne til the hearings were announced Morse (R., Ore.), who offered his the other day. SIU officials pointed out that own proposal. the section of the proposed legis­ Morse's plan would exclude use An^ important role in combatting the Merchant Marine Reserve Bill (HR 4448), lation. calling for members of the of the injunction, but would per­ now before a House Sub-Committee, rests with the individual members of the SIU. mit Congress to decide what reserve "to be available for im­ Letters of protest from seamen all over the country, their families and friends, lend should be done on a case-by-case mediate mobilization in time of war or national emergency," is great weight to the campaign of opposition being waged by the SIU and supporting basis. Under the Morse amend­ loaded with danger. ment, Congress could decide on unions. NO NEED use of the injunction, however. All members are urged to write the sub-committee and stress the importance of Inasmuch as the bill does not Organized labor's objection . to keeping maritime free of militarization. The members of the House Merchant Marine the Morse proposal would stem define what is meant by "na­ and Fisheries Sub-Committee are: principally from the fact.that it tional emergency," the SIU would institute compulsory arbi­ spokesmen held it could serve Edward Garmatz, (D. Md.), Chairman; H. C. Bonner, (R. Mich.); William Barrett, tration, since it provides that the as a cloak for government-spon­ (D. Pa.); James B. Hare, (D. S.C.); Phil J. Welsh, tD. Mo.); Alvin F. Weichel, (R. fact-finding board's recommenda- sored strikebreaking. Ohio); Edgar Jonas, (R. 111.). The committee's address is: House Office Building, tions are to be put into effect Moreover, the merchant sea­ Washington 25, D. C. . pending final settlement of the men's contribution to victory in dispute. World War H shows that there Battle Over Operators Sign $7.50 Increase T-H Repealer On In Senate Proposed 'Reserve' Bill Weuld Have Seamen Breaking Own Strikes Oppose. Merchant Marine Reserve Bill! • �•,m^ Page Two THE SEAFARERS Wednesday. June 22, 1949 LOG SEAFARERS LOG Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTIF AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilialed with the American Federation of LaboE At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter May 27, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. , 267 - New Tactics A Government-sponsored, Government-organized Merchant Marine Reserve for use in war and undefined national' emergencies is the nightmare Congressman Charles Potter has dreamed up and embodied in a bill scheduled for congressional hearings this week. The Michigan Republican's bill, HR 4448, is nothing but the newest strike-breaking weapon on fhe market. It would put a lot of seamen in shiny military suits and send them down to sail the ships the first time a maritime union hit the bricks in a proper economic beef. For you can bet your last two bits Congressman Potter means "strike when he piously writes "national emergency." At the hearings in Washington before a subcomrfiittee of the House Committee ori Merchant Marine and Fisheries, a representative of the Seafarers will testify to the true character of the bill, and demonstrate clearly that a semi-military Merchant Marine Reserve is the last thing we need from Congress—in peace or in war. For if the seamen permit a strike-busting trick like this to be put over on them, the waterfront unions will be finished. And then you will be seeing "reserves" organized to break unions in other fields. The SIU is going to make a fight on HR 4448. Moreover, we are going to win that fight, and every -Seafarer should be ready to do his part. Sit down now and write or telegraph the seven Congressmen listed on page one of this issue of the LOG. Tell them that HR 4448 is a new scheme to smash the seagoing imions. Ask them to disapprove it—but fast. " , Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. ' Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Tremendous Opportunity If words will do the trick, we will always have a inerchant marine, a whopping big one. But asking words to do it. is- a large order. Nevertheless, in an address to the King's Point Mer­ chant Marine Academy graduating class. Major General Philip B. Fleming, the new chairman of the United States Maritime Commission, declared confidently the other day that he did not expect a merchant marine sh mp at the present time. General Fleming was almost enthusiastic. The way he spoke, you would think that the maritime industry was expanding. Yet the truth of the matter is that while the Commissioner was speaking, the trek to the boneyard was being stepped up. The only signs of expansion were a few passenger ships in the drawing board stage and a few tankers, some of them for foreign-flag use, actually on the ways. The MC's optimism is difficult if not impossible to justify, and is not shared in many quarters. For in..stance, from Washington comes news that Senator Warren ll^ G. Magnuson's special subcommittee on maritime is be­ ginning its investigation of what the Senator himself terms the "woeful condition" of the shipping business. The committee will seek to determine whether pres­ ent day facilities are adequate, whether US ships carry a proper proportion of passengers and world cargo, whether shipyard work is strategically distributed on a geographical basis and how military shipping affects commercial shipping. The committee has the opportunity to do a tremen­ dous service for maritime. - Certainly it is high time that this country's maritime future came in for a little con­ sideration. The sloppy policies followed by the US since the end of the war have wreaked more damage than we can afford, and it will take more than cheerful speeches to mend matters. A. LUTEY W. VAUGHAN W. G. ALSTON A. L. MASTERS H. G. REYNOLDS M. REINKE G. S. SCOTT G. D. BRADY Si's. S. GALVESTON HOSPITAL BILLY BROWN FRED P. LALLIER EDWIN T. DANBACH HospHak These are Ihe Union Brothers currentlv in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing them. NEPONSET HOSPITAL R. A. BLAKE L. BALLESTERO J. S. CAMPBELL V. W. CHESNER J. T. EDWARDS I. H. FRENCH E. FERRER V. JIMINEZ J. T. KEMPT K. G. LUNDBERG C. L. MOATS W. SEARS H. SELBY ^ J. SILLAK Q. TULL L. TORRES T. WADSWORTH G. WOODS F. ZESIGER » » » FORT STANTON J. LIGHTFOOT A. McGUIGAN D. MCDONALD J. SUPINSKI W, H. ROBERTS J. ASHURST A A A STATEN ISLAND ffOSPlTAL H. E. BONEWALD N. DOHPMi^S J. P. PROBST J. W. FAILLA W. R. THOMPSON M. J. LUCAS A. TREVINO J. HERNANDEZ M. FERNANDEZ L. OIEir ' T. KANADY I. RHODEN M. ROSSI V. GROVER J. MAZZIOCCHI J. F. THOMPSON W. B. BADILLO J. J. DEVINE ' » » » MOBILE HOSPITAL J. CURTIS L. REINCHUGK J. ASHURST J. BERRIER J. PORTER L.-HOWARD L. GROVER W. SIMON R. SHEPPARD H. FOY t A » BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. W. H. WOODILL T. WADSWORTH G. A. CARROLL D. BOYCE F.TKORVATIN 4VI. I. ELMOUR ^ tr if % NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. E. GROSS t, E. R. MESSINA E. MA^EY J. DENNIS ROTZ F. LANDRY ELLARD L. WILLIS N. I. WEST ' w. MCDONALD L. LA CHAPELL G. PETEUSKY G. H. NOLES G. MEANEY ,•4 C. RAYFUSE G. MIHALOUPOULOUS J. PATTERSON C. BROWN E.-G. PLAHN DICKINSON A. ARVANTIS M. A. LIUZZA B. C. RESKO F. L. DROUANT R. G. BEAUFORT ; J. GALIANO m.: ». '4 :!• �WMnesda]r> Jime 12, 1949 THE JUST OFF THE PRESS The "Shipping Guide for Seafarers." a 16-page booklet containing complete, up-to-date information on registration, shipping and transportation rules has just been published by the Educational Department of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District. The cut above is an enlarged reproduction of the booklet's cover. Actual size is 3>/2 inches by S'/z inches. The "Guide" also listr the principal Branch Halls of the various districts of the international. The booklet is available in all A&G District Halls, and may be had upon request. All members are urged to get a copy, read it carefully and keep it handy at all times. The Union's purpose in publishing the booklet was to prevent misunderstandings arising out of any unfamiliarity with the Union rules. SEAFARERS LOG Sunmount Example Of New Deal For Canadian Seamen Under SlU When a crew has solid Union crew's mess aft with the PO Canadian District Seafarers backing, it can work wonders Messman serving as Utility man. found that the drain from the even aboard a prematurely aging Since the Sunmount lacked a drinking water fountain aft ship like the SS Sunmount, one recreation room, the PO mess- went down to the after peak of the vessels now imder con­ room was used for this purpose, fre.sh water tank. They immediately had this tract to the SIU Canadian Dis­ as well as a place where the water condemned. Then they trict, and manned by Canadian men could do ironing. Next, the SIU delegates set fixed the pipes so that the over­ Seafarers. about spicing up the food fare. flow "from the fountain ran out­ During the voyage which end­ Up to this point the menu had side. The lads were naturally ed recently in Port Alfred, Quebec, the Canadian District been static, featuring one meat more comfortable after that lads transformed the former CSU and two vegetables each meal, whenever thirst overtook them. ship from a rust-crusted old with the same two vegetables FRESH PAINT water pail into a trim SIU ship. sometimes appeaftng for the Wherever paint was sorely Poorly functioning equipment lunch and supper meals. needed, and that was mostly was whipped into shape, handl­ Immediate enthusiasm was everywhere, the Seafarers wield­ ing and stowing of stores was registered by all hands when ed the brushes—crew's quarters, standardized and duties of crew­ two varieties of meat and three messrooms, decks and the rest. men were clarified, to cite a vegetables braced the table at Equipment was obtained to al­ few of the improvements every meal time. The Steward low the men to make the proper noted that this improvement re­ wrought by the Seafarers. sulted in very slight increase in repair jobs, and a well-defined The Sunmount's most distinct system of storing gear was de­ mark of antiquity-^blue linen the cost of stores. Topside was veloped. The plant, which was in the foc'sle, permitted by the especially enthusiastic about this operating sporadically, came in CSU despite the fact that con­ change. for a good overhauling and it tracts had called for white— stopped acting up from then on. SORRY STOVE was one of the first to be swept Previously, the geherators In the course of straightening went on the blink every two or aside in the cleaning up cam­ out the chow situation, the Ca­ three days, lights were frequent­ paign. Reclamation of the Sunmount, nadian Seafarers had opportun­ ly going out, and the fans were only about three years old but ities galore to demonstrate their fouled up. All were set in order. looking 30, was clearly' the re­ ingenuity. The Canadian "District men sult of her sailing under SIU An inefficient "fuel-saving" aboard the Sunmount said that contract. George McNash, a Ca­ stove was a prime example. This the former CSU men just never nadian District Seafarer who stove never got hot enough and, had the support of their union, was an OS on the Sunmount, as a result, the cooks had to and so they never could accom­ said "Union representation did work as long as 14 hours a day plish anything. in order to" have the meals ready As McNash pointed out, where it.'-' on time. there's a will, there's a way. SUNMOUNT ACCOUNT On the return trip from And the SIU Canadian District In support of this contention, Georgetown to Port Alfred, the has shown it has the will to stove went on the blink. The protect and back up its mem­ McNash gave a detailed account Carpenter did some improvising. bership. of the stem-to-stern tightening He rigged up a couple of "hobo That's why the Canadian Dis­ up of conditions aboard the stoves" by taking two five-gal­ trict is showing the way, and Canadian ship. Here are the lon buckets and padding them Canadian seamen are getting a highlights: decent deal. When the Seafarers boarded with cement. They worked fine, too. For the ship they discovered that the first time, the men found the Mate wanted to continue that their meals were always" having two men "on watch, as ready on time. was the case under CSU con­ The SIU delegates also brought tract. to a halt the CSU system of The delegates showed the rations, whereby each man was Skipper where the SIU agree­ given each week his quota of ment called for three men and sugar, coffee, tea and milk to said the contract must be en­ be stored in a small locker pro­ forced. A three-man watch was NEW YORK —Nearly 130,000 vided for the purpose. instituted. members of the International The SIU men inaugurated the Marked improvements were Ladies Garment Workers Union, more satisfactory method of made almost immediately in the AFL, received $5,450,000 worth serving everything—even these galley setup. The PO messroom of vacation checks last week. staples—right from the galley was abandoned and the Car­ Union business agents went penter, Bosun and Donkeyman for each meal. from shop to shop distributing A considerable amount of the began eating their meals in the effort in cleaning up the Sun­ the holiday pay. The money mount was expended in the en­ came from the employers—who gine room. The dirty, greasg- pay„31^ percent of their payroll laden floor plates were a round- expenses into the ILGWU's health and vacation funds. the-clock hazard. About half the funds went to The chapter is prepared to Even a slight roll of the ship 85,000 members of locals be­ pay that part of the cost of care would send a black gang man longing to the Dress Joint Board, and treatment you cannot meet," sliding from port to starboard. and the rest to 45,000 workers she said. "This includes trans­ There were no dust panels un­ under the jurisdiction of the portation, after-care and such der the ladders to keep the dirt Cloak Joint Board--the ILGWU's aids as wheel chairs, braces and from falling down the necks of two big bargaining units in New the men on fireroom • duty. other orthopedic equipment." York. No tool boards were provided. I. Robert Weinberg, labor di­ Vacation payments are based rector of the chapter, noted that Gear was left here, thex-e and on wage rates, and the prevail­ everywhere. "this service is made possible by ing wage in the cloak and suit the annual March of Dimes CHANGES MADE industry is higher than among which organized labor and per­ the dressmakers. sons throughout the nation sup­ All this was changed by the Central records are kept of Seafarers. Tool boards were set port. This support has assured each worker's employment, since that every patient of this disease up, dust panels installed and garment •workers may work in will receive all the care he must the grease removed from the as many aS half a dozen shops deck. have." A fresh coat of paint was ap­ during a year. This system makes One other point emphasized plied for the first time in three it possible for a worker to re­ was that fear and anxiety should years. It was revealfed that in ceive credit for all time worked, be held to a minimum. A calm, the three years under the CSU, in the industry. confident attitude is conducive the ships engine room had never A new phase of the ILGWU's to health and recovery. social security program got un­ been painted at all. Parents, it was noted, should Another example of the CSU's derway this week, too. The Dress remember that of all those failure to provide safeguards for Joint Board announced that 1000 stricken, 50 percent recover com­ the welfare of its membership union members over the age of pletely, while another 25 per­ aboard the ship, was its flagrant 65 have qualified for $50 a cent are left with only slight disregard of the drinking water month pensions. Their checks are going out this week. situation on the Sunmount. after effects. Polio Foundation Lists Five Proiautions Warning that the 1949 polio Kason is "just around the cor­ ner," the Greater New York Chapter of the National Founda­ tion for Infantile Paralysis to­ day issued a list of precautioniary measures for parents and those in charge of children dur­ ing the epidemic danger period. This period usually runs from May through October, reaching its peak in Greater New York City during the Summer months. Miss Jean Rosborough, execu­ tive director of the chapter, list­ ed five easy-to-follow rules for children which have been issued by the . National Foundation's medical authorities. These are: 1. Avoid crowds and places where close "contact with pereons is likely. 2. Avoid over fatigue caused by too activ6 play or exercise, ©r irregular hours. 3. Avoid swimming in pollut­ ed water. Use only beaches or public pools declared safe by lo­ cal health authorities. 4. Avoid sudden chilling. Re­ move wet shoes and clothing at once and keep extra blankets and heavier clothing handy for sudden weather changes. 5. Observe the golden rule of cleanliness. Keep food covered tightly and safe from flies or other insects. Garbage should be covered and, if other disposal facilities are lacking, it should be buried or burned. It is advised that a doctor be called at once* Miss Rosborough noted, if there are symptoms of headache, nausea, upset stomach, muscle soreness or stiffness, or unexplained fever. Pointing out that early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important and may prevent crippling, the Founda­ tion suggests taking the doctor's advice if he orders hospital care. The next step, Miss Rosbor­ ough stressed, is to contact the Foundation's Greater New York Chapter, 1 F. 54th St., Murray Hill 8-1525. Page Three ILGWU Members In New York Get Vacation Checks �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Wednesday, June .22, 1949 Boston Shipping Bull Line Goes All-Out On New Ship Good Shipping, Very Few Beefs, Continues Along Halifax Reports In Old Groove By BEN LAWSON By ROY LA PIERRE HALIFAX—Shipping has been BOSTON—Despite the crewing pretty good around this Canad­ of Eastern's Yarmouth, another ian port. In the past week we two weeks have passed without shipped upward of 100 men. ' any marked improvement in the shipping situation in this port. • Incidentally, almost half of the The Yarmouth took her first latter were former members of crew and set sail on schedule. the commie-led and practically It's too bad she's only due to defunct Canadian Seamen's Un­ run during the hot summer ion. months. They certainly are glad to get The excursion boats are run­ out from under the commie-line ning now. The last one, the officials who have been shoving Holiday, will take a crew Fri­ them around in recent years. day. These excursion jobs come We signed on three ships this under the jurisdiction of the week. They were the Saint Malo, SIU affiliate, the Marine Allied Grande Hermine and Wabana, Workers, and all the men aboard all of the Dominion Coal and are MAW members. Steel Company. We had a few Waterman ships We had the Wabana back inArchitect's drawing of the SS Puerto Rico as she will appear edter reconversion. in from the Gulf and a couple transit, too, along with tlje Louisof stray tankers in from the It looks as if Bull Lines' is mer silhouette did not conform York every second Thursday, ar­ burg and Arthur Cross of the South. They came in clean and going all out to capture a big to the present day standards of riving «t San Juan three-and-a- same company. In addition, we left without taking replacements. chunk of the West Indies cruise naval architecture. half days later. had the American fiag Alcoa The Carabulle, Cuba. Distilling business. The company is spend­ The aftermast has been short­ After a brief lay-over, she will Pioneer to which we sent a re­ tanker, was that company's first ing $750,000 to convert the SS ened 58 feet, the foremast 30 proceed to Ciudad Trujillo and placement for a Fireman who ship to hit this area in eight Puerto Rico, formerly the Bor- feet and a 29-foot tripod radar then return to New York, ar­ paid off here. months. We paid her oft in inquen into a real floating pal­ mast has been set atop the riving the following Monday. There were night lunch beefs Providence and sent six replace­ ace. In "Other words, she will make aboard the- Arthur Cross, the wheelhouse. ments aboard. The Trinity, an­ The vessel is being completely Wabana and the Louisburg, plus The old style funnel has been a : series of 12-day trips. other tanker, paid off in Portland rebuilt inside and out at the replaced by a more rakish one. The ship's machinery is get­ some complaints about improper and took eight men. Maryland Dry Dock Company The 30-foot cutaway forward of ting the same kind of overhaul sanitary work. However, we .got in Baltimore. Accommodations the bridge has been plated up that the profile and the accom­ everything squared away and the ANN MARIE IN and public rooms are being en­ and the old stern has been re- odations are receiving. Exten­ ships sailed in good style. Bull Line's new addition, the larged so that the passenger styled with stepdowns. sive alterations are being made We held an informal meeting Ann Marie, a knot ship, has capacity will be cut from 377 to on the engines, boilers and tur­ in the Hall the other night. Jt The Puerto Rico will leave been running into this -port 199. from Pier 22, Atlantic Avenue, bines, and cast iron sea valves had to be informal because we steadily for the past weeks and, did not have a quorum of books. Even the exterior lines of the Brooklyn, on August 18 to* make are beingreplaced with steel. we understand, will continue. Nevertheless, there were about Bull Lines acquired the Puerto Puerto Rico are being altered. her first trip to San Juan and We're a favorite port for in70 men around and we had a Rico, then the Borinquen, along The ship, which is 429 feet long' Ciudad Trujillo. After that she transits, but, darn it, few pay­ and has a gross tonnage of 7,114, will run on a regular, schedule. with two freighters^from Agwil- good get-together on SIU history offs. and policy. was built in 1931 and her for­ The vessel will leave New ines recently. During the past two week pe­ riod we contacted all of the Cities Service ships hitting this general vicinity. The crews are patiently awaiting certification. although we must" admit we're The Associated Fress, the huge the maritime •unions roared their Navy and I understand the Navy The AP's recent retraction did getting a bit anxious to get it newspaper wire service which protest. told them there was no basis for not mean that the wire service over with. When the SIU gets likes to boast that it reports the A week later, on January 28, the story." had suddenly got religion and certified it will mean big things news impartially and accurately, the Navy denounced the stoty as A Navy public relations offi­ was anxious to undo its past sins. for this port, as we have four was forced to" eat a little crow a lie, but the proud Associated cer substantiated the Marine What forced the AP's hand was or five «f their tankers in here the other day when it retracted Press neglected to put out any Corps' statement. But the AP the almost dead certainty that each week. Here's hoping the a six-year old lie which did retraction of the original false still neglected to retract its re­ the NMU was going to win a final okay is not long in coming. great damage to union seamen report. port. libel suit the CIO seamen's un­ everywhere. It was high time. The Navy's repudiation was re­ Congress then took a hand and, ion had brought on the basis of On January 22, 1943, the AP leased in the form of a .report after investigation, a congression­ the story. The AP cried "uncle" carried a story out of Akron, by Admiral "Bull" Halsey, com­ al committee branded the wh9le and along with the Journal-Am­ Ohio, which maintained that a mander at that time of US story as completely unfounded. erican paid the NMU some ra­ Senator Warren G. Magnuson ther piddling damages. union crew had refused to un­ forces in the South Pacific. load a ship at Guadalcanal on a "In no instance," Halsey said, revealed that the Akron sob sis­ At the conclusion of the four Sunday. At that time fighting on "have merchant seamen refused ter had declined to identify the paragraph retraction published By WM. (Curly) RENTZ Guadalcanal was heavy. to discharge cargo from their three marines, the two sailors on June 3, the AP said that "a BALTIMORE — shipping here, First appearance of the story vessels or in any other way fail­ and the pilot who had been the thorough investigation" had fail­ unlike the weather, is not so was in the Akron Beacon-Journ­ ed to cooperate with the US source of her phony yarn. The ed to produce any evidence to AP took no notice of the devel­ hot. Our old reliables, the coast­ al the day before. A girl reporter forces in that area." opments, and the falsehood per­ substantiate .the original phony turned it in, allegedly after in­ The Admiral added that "the wise ships and the Ore boats sisted. version. continue to come and go steadily; terviewing three marines, two merchant seamen's cooperation, Navy seamen and a Navy pilot. efficiency and courage, on some it's the foreign-run ships that are making us cry in our beer— The Beacon-Journal splashed occasions in the face of enemy the sob sister's yarn under an attack, have won high praise." they're not coming in. eight-column, front page head­ NO BASIS We expect • four ships in for line, "Ship 'Strike' Ires Guadal­ By GAL TANNER And how did the papers play payoffs following fqreign trips, canal Fighters." the Halsey report? Here are two' MOBILE — Shipping in the way City, Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa but unless-more materialize out The newspaper claimed that of thin air, this will be a lean "a high official source in Wash-- examples. The New York Journ­ Port of Mobile held its own for Pointer, Fairhope, Afoundria, week. We handled the week's ington" had confirmed the story. al-American gave it one" para­ the past two-week period. In­ Yaka, Ponce de Leon and De graph on an inside page in its cluding ' approximately twenty Soto. crop of steady runners without FALSE HEADLINES first edition of the day, then towboat and six deep sea relief any trouble, and sent a few^ re­ In addition, the Bessemer Vic­ The AP picked up the phony dropped it. placements aboard each, just jobs, 181 riien were shipped since tory, Bull Run, Steel Scientist enough to keep the port moving. tale and spread it around the The Chicago 'Tribune also gave our last regular rpport. and Canton Victory were incountry, adding that union reg­ it just one paragraph on an in­ The outlook for the coming ulations forbade the crew to side page, but did manage to - Ships paying "off were the transit callers. Bienville, Morning Light, Iber­ On the shipping side again, two-week period is not too work on Sunday. carry the story in all editions. bright. The current crop of lay- In New York, old man Hearst's But eveh before the Navy ville, DeSoto and Monarch of prospects for the next week look ups among the .tankers has nip­ labor - baiting Journal - American released the Halsey report, the the Seas, Waterman; Clipper, fair. Both Alcoa and Waterman ped shipping a bit, and the long leaped at the chance and played Marines had issued what amount­ Pointer, and Pegasus, Alcoa, and have a couple of ships each that the William H. Allen, Isthmian. are scheduled to hit this port. lay-over between cargoes for the up the story on page one. The ed to a denial. ^There \yere no beefs of any con­ Waterman will have its usual tramps also contributes to the equally anti-union Chicago Trib­ In Washington, a Marine"^Corps sequence on these ships. The three coastwise ships, plus a for-' general slowdown. une along with many another general handling public relations The advice from this port is: paper also gave it big headlines. told reporters: "The Marine few minor ones were settled to eign payoff. Alcoa, will have a passenger ship and one foreign Don't come unless you are pre­ With the war effort just swing­ Corps knows nothing about the the crews' satisfaction. pared to spend a good spell on ing into high gear, the cause of published charges. The people in Vhese ships signed on this payoff. )^e beach. If we get a boom unionism in general and mari­ Akron called us about it and we week: We'll give you the full pic-; out of the blue, we'll spread the time unionism in particular suf­ told them we knew nothing Morning Light-, Alcoa Clipper, ture in the Mobile report in the word; fered a vicious blow. Naturally, about it. We referred them to the Iberville, William Allen, Gate­ next issue of the LOG. Associated Press Retracts Wartime Smear dipping Cool In Baltimore Mobile Shipping Holding Fast �Wednesday. June 22, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Jfive Legitimate Unions And The Two-Book Man By CHARLES HAYMOND (A&G District) T. RYAN (SUP) P. MCDONALD (Gt. Lakes District) Although they are completely devoid of influence among maritime workers, there are a few fringe organizations whose main aim in life is to stir up trouble. Aware that their ideologies are, repulsive to alert trade union­ ists, these sterile groups hope to accomplish something by use of the smear technique. The article on this page was submitted by Brothers Haymond, Ryan and McDonald, mem­ bers of three of* the Districts of the Seafarers International Unfonf, to show how these dis­ gruntled elements operate. Most seamen are acquainted with the problem, but the Sea­ farers' article is an interesting refresher. smearing by these ulcerated crackpots exceeded their best efforts in the past. Actually it has no basis in fact, and was merely a rehash of the stories that appeared first in the various commie propaganda sheets. The intellectual freaks who edit the lunatic fringe papers carefully study for "news items" the. commie sheets, all of which they claim to despise and condemn. There are some 14 unions on the waterfront to which various workers ashore and afloat claim membership. There are six AFL, six CIO and two independent unions. Each claims the right to continue as factors in the maritime industry through contractual relationship with various Two of these editors naively admitted in print employers. Each union came into existence be­ that their sources of information stemmed from cause of prevailing conditions and circum­ random letters, careful study of the capitalist stances. press and their own ideas, based on a profound Their activities through the years have estab­ knowledge of the class struggle. lished a pattern of behavior by which each can be identified as a good or bad influence. The The admissions were made as a result of pro­ politically dominated unions are mainly con­ tests, and in order to remove the responsibility cerned with ideologies, which make improve­ At a meeting of these fringers, the organized for these cockeyed articles from the shoulders of ments on the job of secondary importance. worker is blasted for his stupidity in belonging their know-nothing followers, who are hardly in The non-political upions have, as a result, to a union that can do nothing for him; the un- ^ position to support the hearsay carried in the contributed the greatest number of economic organized worker is blasted because he is so gossip sheets as news. improvements in the industry. Whether or not backward; all workers in general are blasted be­ CONFUSED CHARACTER there are too many unions on the waterfront is cause they, as a class, are so misled by the The two-card atian is looked upon as a carrier something that the maritirne workers will have capitalist-controlled school system, radio, press of information to his brother union men and as a to decide for themselves. " and pulpit. COMPANY UNIONS composes the diet in speech and print potential fringe group organizer. He is also de­ Excluded from the above figures are two friend of the exclusive few pended upon to bring some information back on groups of licensed officers who are compelled to "^o try unceasingly to gam, recognition as an "s taking place within the union, join company unions, sponsored and controlled integral part of the labor movement. Rarely does the two-carder know much about by the United Fruit Company and the American proving to themselves that all others are either. - He does not possess the savvy to fully Export Lines .wrong, it is felt that they must be correct. That understand the odd position in which he is There are several such company unions for the conclusion is easy to reach. If that conclusion is placed. He fails to realize that he Is being used unlicensed personnel. Thus the employees may challenged, then one or several are expelled, as the fall guy, who by virtue of union membe carefully dosed with employer-approved pubousted members can then join some other bership might get away with utterances and licity through the company union. The mem- established unit or start one of their own. actions among other union men, or in union bers of these unions are occasionally granted •» pamphlet and speech, each outfit takes all hall, that , would not be tolerated from anyone small concessions. This serves to keep the boys others to task and proves how phony the whole else. in line and prevents gravitation toward the legipolitical in outlook; These bush league groups have no policy or timate unions, through which would be ob- others claim a mixture of all the finer points, program, unless it is to deceive and' confuse. Several, claim to be interested solely in m those They are exclusive units who maintain halls tained more and broader benefits. strata of humans who work for wages. Each where thought and opiniop are carefully chan­ The company union cannot protect its mem­ bers, but must condone the thousand and one unit claims a following on the waterfront. There­ neled. By their, actions in the labor movement, abuses and penalties with which employees are fore, a contact is established in various ports it is possible to think of them as recently continually threatened by the company brass. where members can meet and add to the general awakened Rip Van Winkles, dazed and be­ Also excluded from the first group are the fund of mis-information. It amounts to a wildered. They can lurther be thought of as the night riders of the labor movement who, ipolitical and. social clubs, parties, educational screwed-up "fire and boat drill." with other anti-labor forces, constantly snipe at MALARKEY MILL leagues, crackpots and others who make up the lunatic fringe of the labor movement. They are Lacking an informed membership in the in­ the unions. The communist party and the em­ many in number, all different in philosophy and dustry, the leaders find it necessary to go to ployers owe the lunatic fringe a vote of thanks. attitude. None of these makes a pretense of other sources in search for data on the everFringe units, as you know, are made up of nonimproving the well-being of the worker in in­ shifting scene. They must grub to make more unionists. By their contacts and educational produstry. Their memberships are tiny-and very plausible the stream of mis-information they cesses, they have become violently anti-union. exclusive because of the very nature of each pour into print. Articles emitting from these Those who work for a living are among the sources rant, rave, slander and hurl abuse, and great numbers of unorganized, always available outfit. to fill jobs in non-union outfits. You can im­ are rarely written by union workers. ODD LOT The articles are drawn up by such whose agine the job a fringe member can do on the As a result, each attracts a peculiar element acquaintanceship with the waterfront is based "illiterates." Innoculated with a rustry victrola which can only find comfort in each other's needle, their yapping is incessant and, through presence. They are made up of worker and on a rare trip aboard a ferry or excursion boat. utterances born of a warped mind, will repeat Papers which carry that sort of educational non-worker alike, with all the gradations of each, including the most useless element of material are personal mediums of expression. untiringly the rehashed versions of all the anti­ union propaganda issued by the employers and society. Each. for reasons best known to itself The editor is subject to varying moods, depend­ ent on painful corns, bellyaches or callouses. the intellectual crackpots. has become a part of the fringe movement. The actual workers who belong to fringe units These are the screwballs who shape news to fit HAVE ANTI-UNION RECORD are those who never belonged to a union, or preconceived notions, and invariably print their Records also show that when unorganizect were' kicked oUt of unions for various reasons. notions. workers were being balloted in this industry, the During the past two months, these characters This element, teamed up with others who sornefringe members and their mistaken friends were how live without working, make up the majority. have poured into print a running account of the SIU's activities during the Canadian waterfront the most eloquent ip persuading others to vote The rare two-book member is more often the beef. They carefully ignored mention of the against all unions. person who started with the fringe, and finally The two-card man would never willingly joined a union through which many benefits international commie set-up as a major factor and its threat to other unions. They forgot to sacrifice the interest he feels in the union con­ could be obtained with the least outlay of time, energy and money. Union benefits were given mention that the SIU obtained for the Canadian tracts that protect him, through which he is put them which could never be offered by the fringe seamen security on the job that they never had on the job with all the guarantees that automa­ tically go with union membership. It is some­ before. outfits. They neglected to mention that the Canadian thing which no art of the fringe groups can Some others have tried to join unions, but for various reasons were rejected. There are obvious seamen obtained higher wages and improved offer or ever, create. The mis-informed union reasons why each unit has some adherents. Each conditions. However, the great fund of mis- man may adopt a pattern of behavior inimical has a share of the industrial and social misfits. information, the ill feeling, the stored-up venom to the best interests of his union. That would the "eccentrics, TrWsporTsrbTes and disgruntled —all found an outlet in \his opportunity to as- mean lending aid and comfort to the enemy, members of the human family. These persons sassinate the characters of the elected officers It would be best if the union membership as occasionally gain an audience into whose ears of the Union, and the membership in general. a whole eliminated these few two-card members can be poured the noises best described as the All were described in the fringe papers as the and those friendly to this form of self-destruc• proverbial "tempest in a teapot." phoniest collection on this planet. The job of tion. There is no room for them here. �Page Six T H E S E A F A WE R S LOG Wednesday, June 22,' 1949 AND NEWS SS Calmar Gourmet Feasts (Alone) On Hawk A La Kilby FORMER LIGHTWEIGHT BATTLER If you're tired of regular shipboard fare, Berle Kilby, crewmember of the SS Calmar will gladly give you his recipe for parboiled and fried hawk, a rare delicacy which he claims tastes like chicken.* r ^ 1 a meal on the wing, for it took Of course, first you have to off on a straight course, steadily gaining altitude. It flew on out catch the hawk. 'Aid Until Well,' Maiden Crew Tells Injured Seafarer The crew of "the SS Maiden Victory, Waterman, gave a first rate demonstration recently to show that the SIU truly is- the Brotherhofid of the Sea. When crewmember C. A. Young was hurt ashore and sent to a hospital in Astoria,' Wash­ ington, his shipmates were quick to toss 70 bucks into a kitty which would see him through any rotigh times he might en­ counter. However, after the money was collected, the Ship's Delegate, whose responsibility it was to see that the sum reached Brother Young, discovered that the in­ jured seaman had been trans­ ferred to the U.S.- Marine Hospi­ tal in Seattle. But Young got the money any­ way, for Ship's Delegate McCulloch wired it on to Seattle, and in a telegram told Young that if more money was needed he should let the Maiden's crew know. The crew Would take care of the rest. Young was informed. y How Brother Kilby caught his of sight, but with the binoculars bird and prepared the sumptuous it was followed for a distance meal is describe i by fellow crew- of five or six miles. member Jack F. Christy, in DIVE BOMBER letter to the LOG. Christy, like a good reporter, recorded the tale "It suddenly dove with out­ as*it came about, all grisly de stretched needle sharp talons on tails included, but when it came its prey, a tern, killing it in­ to sampling the dish, being no stantly. A few minutes later it gourmet and the possessor of alighted in the crosstrees again, squeamish constitution, he gra­ out of breath, but victorious. It then proceeded to pick the fea­ ciously bowed out. thers off the tern and pop bits Here's Brother Christy's acof flesh into its bill. After its fill count of Operation Kilby: of chow it sat back to await "We had just left Panama nightfall and sleep. heading for .Long Beach, when we noticed the hitchhiker. It "Here Brother Berle Kilby, Seafarer Larry Schroeder, a familiar figure around southern was perched on the railing the four to eight Ordinary, arenas a few years back, sticks up his dukes for the camera. the crosstrees of the foremast, climbed,the mast with a pair of Brother Schroeder, who doffed h^ gloves for the seagoing and from all appearances there leather gloves protecting his " life in 1947, battled many big names in the fight game during weren't any other birds around hands-and grabbed the hawk by his career as a lightweight, welterweight and middleweight. except this''lonely hawk. the legs. Evidently he intended Schroeder says sailing in the SIU is easier than scrapping for a living. "Suddenly it must have seen to train it to hunt for him, but it was to no avail. The hawk couldn't be mastered. "Thus it was, after great deiberation, Kilby chopped its head It is the proud boast of the off with" a deck scraper, scalded, By SALTY DICK Seafarers International Un­ plucked, cleaned arid dissected. ion that an SIU ship is a^ clean Kilby then parboiled it and dip­ ship Let's keep it that way. ped it in cracker crumbs and Quiz: How many states are ing in a garage, but comek has sailed aboard. He can also Although most of the crews fried it. there in the United States? (An around the New York Hall reg­ tell you all the details, dpwn leave a ship in excellent con­ "I watched the proceedings. swer at end of column)... The ularly to see "his pals... If you to the exact penny he made on dition, it has come to the at­ plan to qtut the sea, retire your each trip. » tention of the membership Kilby picked off bits of meat and old Borinquen (renamed the book in good standing ... dairies Answer to Quiz: 45 and three stuffed them into his kisser. He Puerto Rico) is soon to come out that a few crews have vio­ beamed and cut off bigger slices. and ply between New York^ F. Byrne has a little book with commonwealths: Pennsylvania, lated this rule. So they have the names of all the ships he Massachusetts" and Virginia. gone on record to have all. Somehow it made me think of Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo the hawk picking apart the tern on a 14-day cruise... In 1941 quarters inspected by the an hour or so earlier. After the Harry L. Schuler joined the SIl' Patrolman before the payoff, meal was completed, Kilby rose on the West Coast and since and if the conditions are im-satisfactory, he has the right and announced that the meal had ^ that time he has never had his been most enjoyable. It tasted picture in the LOG. to hold up the payoff until better than chicken, he an- Who is the fellow who attend­ everything is spic and span. nounced. ed a wedding with his camera Remember that the Patrol­ Since that time he has suffer­ and after taking pictures al man can only have repairs made if he knows what has ed no ill effects. However, crew- evening discovered he hadn't members have reported to me pulled his slide out—no pictures to be done. Cooperate by that often on an evening they ... One of the best dressed Wip­ making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one have seen Kilby standing at the ers sailing out of here is Teddy rail, binoculars to eyes, scan- Garcia. He's now on the Cape copy to the Skipper, and one ning the horizon. But we haven't' Nome heading for the Med. to the Patrolman. Then you'll By JAMES H. DUBOSE see some action. played host to a hawk since. Big Andy Carillo, formerly an Can't blame them, either." Army Cook, is noW ashore work- Oh, mighty waters, down to the sea, Keep It Clean! 'The Voice Of The Sea' Ode To The Mississippi ' HEADING SHOREWARD FROM THE SANTA CLARA VICTORY Flowing on into eternity From where do you come, and where go, From driving rain and melting snoW. -. - Moving slowly into the distances, Taking the course,of least resistance. If only you'd speak, I'd hear your tales, Of battles fought on indian trails. - C -: ,^ 15 ., Of adventures of Marquette and Joliet, Yes, all this and more you'd sJy. The massacre of Natchez and even more. The fall of Vicksburg in the Civil War. .V . Tales of side wheelers and gamblers brawls. Of bayous echoing with mallards' calls." Of the" British attack in 1812, ' And on Jackson's victory a tnoment you'd delve. From a vanlaga point on. the dock. Seafarer Norman Maffie skelchec the arrival of the liberty launch from the Isthmian ship Santa Clara Victory, in Bombay, India. You'cf speak of Lafitte, the pirate prince. And other great men you've known since. Yes, yours is a story of endless sensation, Because you reflect the life of a nation. . ^ " ^ �Wednesday. June 22, 1949 THE SEAFARER S LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings DOROTHY. April 3 — M. C. McCranie. Chairman; J. Henault. Secretary. Discussion on the bread situation. Since the Baker .is already working extra hours and is not receiving over­ time for baking bread, the Stew­ ard hag approved the purchase of bread in Puerto Rico. Ship's delegate reported that 12 hours overtime had been collected for Oilers at payoff, as result of Chief Engineer and Captain working on deck. No beefs in the Engine and Stewards De­ partments. Deck Department has a minor overtime dispute. Suggested that flyspray be used in the messroom while the ves­ sel is in island ports. Also that deck around card table be swept by players at termination of nightly games. Brother Calebaugh asked for clarification of work to be performed by men on gangway watch. meeting read and accepted. Ship's and department delegates made their reports. Motion car­ ried that each departrrlent dele­ gate prepare a repair list and submit it to ship's delegate who is to turn them over to the Captaon.' A ball team is to bq or­ ganized and a collection taken up for- gear. Each man is to buy his own jersey and cap. qo-managers are be elected at meeting to be held following this one. 444 STEELORE, April 24 — -R. Preston, Chairman; J. Castle, Secretary. Following the reports of the department delegates, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mot­ ions carried: That no crewmember is to pay off until all beefs have been settled by the Patrol­ man; that each mah turn over his book to the Patrolman at the payoff, pay his dues, get a receipt and have his book stamp to date. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on sanitary work, and it was rec­ ommended that this work should be taken over for a week by the three departments on a ro­ tating basis. Notices are to be posted announcing the schedules for the cleaning work. dum. There was considerable pro and Con discussion on this issue. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. • 4* 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, April 10 — Capote, Chairman; Hatch, Secretary. Ship's dele­ gate reported that Brother Sheppard will be on board at arrival in New Orleans to settle any old beefs. Two hours of disput­ ed overtime were reported in the Deck Department; no beefs in the Black Gang or Stewards Department. Brother Gautraux resigned as deck delegate and Brother Alstatt relinquished job of ship's delegate. Brothers Wright and Kelley \^ere elected i. i, to replace them respectively. CALEB STRONG, Mar 10 — Crewmen extended a vote of Westphall. Chairman; Cornell, thanks to the retiring delegates. Secretary. Delegates reported 4 4 4 that all was smooth in the three CITY OF ALMA, Mar 31 — departments. Doyle elected ship's Cliff Wilson, Chairman; Daniel delegate by acclamation. All Goldblatt, Secretary. Under Old hands were reminded that when Business, there was discussion in foreign ports they must put of motion calling for Patrol­ in requests for time off. Vote man's intervention in regard to of thanks given to the Stewards painting of messroom. Motion Department for the good work carried inquiring Steward to done on this trip. One minute furnish requistion of stores that of silence in memory of depart­ are being picked up in Honolulu. 444 ed Brothers. EVELYN, April 18 — Bill El­ Patrolman is to be called in to 4. 4. 4. . aid in having water tanks ce­ liot, Chairman; C. Mitchell, Sec­ Minutes of previous ROBIN "GOODFELLOW, Mar. mented as they are in deplor­ retary. 21 — Vincent Meehan, Chair­ able condition. Repair lists are meeting read and accepted. De­ man; C. Howard R^rdon, Sec­ to be given to the Department partment delegates' reports ac­ retary. Ship's delegate issued a delegates. One minute of silence cepted. A new repair list is to warning on the consequences of in memory of deceased Union be drawn up and turned in for this voyage, §is the list from the intoxication during working Brothers. previous voyage had not been hours. Disputed overtime was turned in. After discussion on reported existing in the three the forthcoming payoff, it was departments. Motion by Vincent Meehan, seconded by Anthony agreed that no one is to pay­ off until given an okay by their Pedicini, carried, that any man respective department delegates. going ashore and leaving an­ Brothers stood one minute in other in his place, is-to make silence in memory of departed certain that substitute is cap­ 4 4 4 able of performing the duties SEATRADER. Mar. 20 — Union members. required. Under Education, there Charles Oppenheimer, Chairman; STEEL FABRICATOR, April was considerable , discussion on Fred Bruggner. Secretary. Gen­ the history of the SIU and the eral review of repairs submitted 10 — Earl H. C. Poe, Chairman; structure of the organization. in list of previous trip; accom­ H. D.^ Higginbotham, Secretary. There was also a reading of and plishments were discussed and Ship's delegate stated that every­ discussiop on the A&G shipping those repairs rejected were not­ thing is going along smoothly. rules. It was suggested that ed. In election of delegates, the Excfept for some disputed over­ Stewards Department exercise following were chosen by ac­ time, all is okay in each of the the maximum sanitary precau­ clamation: Fred Bruggner. ship's departments. Motion by Bates, tions inasmuch as the health of delegate;Teddy Ostaszeski. deck; carried, recommending that Pa­ the entire crew depends to a A. Sanchez, stewards, and F. Jt- trolman see Captain about re­ great degree on their cleanli­ Sylvia, engine. Ship's delegate pairs before ship leaves Balti­ ness. Fred Bruggner made a short more. Motion by Higginbotham talk on the ports to be visited that letters of recommendation and advised all hands to go easy be given to permitmen aboard. on drinking. He said that each Under Education there was gen­ and every jjian . is expected to eral discussion on Union activit­ do his job and that performing ies. would not be tolerated. Steward Bryiint briefly discussed the stor­ ing of the ship and welcomed suggestion for the change of menus.- Lights are to be put on Members who forward deck near cargo lashings. Bro­ 4 4 4 their membership books to JOHN B. WATERMAN, Mar. ther Oppenheimer solicited the the New York Hall for retire­ 20 — W. S. Porter, Chairman; aid of men interested in wiring ment are ugred to mark the E, Jones. Secretary. Delegates to members of Congress and the envelope with the notation reported that all was okay. Senate on the Bland Bill. He "Attentions: 8th floor," in or­ Motion carried to call to Patrol­ was also drafting a letter to the der to insure quicker hand­ man's attention the changing of Secretary of Commerce, petit­ ling of the matter. the sailing board at such short ioning him to grant charters to ' Marking of the envelope in notice. It was suggested that the Arnold Bernstein line for the manner advised above two ships. , the washing machine be kept will save time and will result clean at all times. Every man in prompt return of the book was advised to get up to the • COLABEE.^Apra^lO — Harry to the sender. Hall and vote on the transpor­ Jaynes. Chairman: John Dugina. tation question in the referen- Secretary. Minutes of previous RETIRING BOOKS TheLop is-theone .srare oj^ of reeuohiti^^^ttie^ m&mbczship coith your c^iM&ns and proposals. Letters to ineLop on the urelfere. o£- tlieUnion, yc£ir experiences, and hec^ cvill brin^^ your ideas before the tvidesrir l^ion^uddicticc. pertnittin^,all letters ojill those ttot mlpht cojnceivuifiy cbm the Union.Let foom ' I CUT and RUN By HANK Thanks to Brother "Sloppy," the oldtimer, for letting us knowabout changing the bundles of LOGs going to a Santos, Brazil, bar. Now they'll be available at the Washington Bar.. . Mucho appreciation. Brother "Sloppy" ... Brother John Dolan writes that he's shipping out. Smooth voyaging, Brother Dolan... It looks like D. D. Story is up in Massachusetts from his latest voyage... Congratulations to Brother William Lord of Pennsylvania. He just rang himself into happy wedding bells. A long voyage of happiness in the sea of matrimony, Brother Lord... Brother Richard King writes he's Yokohama-bound aboard the SS James Swan. Good voyaging to you. Brother King... Here are a few Brothers in town right now—Woody Lockwood, William Brady, Vic Sulfenick ... Brother Jgck S. White writes that he's in San Francisco waiting for a ship. 4 4 4 Brother Richaxd "Phoiobug" Martinez and Joe Kotalik are in New York waiting to ship out. Brother Martinez can't wait to launch his seafaring photography. Brother Kotalik probably will auction his "Man from Mars" radio helmet (which scared the living daylights out of a few Brothers)—unless, of course, it still works out at sea... We remember Brother Jake Fediow telling us about how he remembers the hard times in those good "old bad days" when the soles of his shoes were so thin he could know whether he stepped on a penny or a dime... The fine way many of the fellas have been voluntarily helping for many weeks in putting the hall in a shipshape oondition is good unionism, indeed... Brothers, the political in-action of many Congressmen and Senators still keeps the Taft-Hartley Act on the backs of the labor movement. So keep writing those letters. Brothers, urging them to repeal this anti-labor lai^ without re-enacting similar destructive amendments. The SEAFARERS LOG • will be sailing to the homes of the following Brothers—Leo Feher of New Jersey, J. Daly of Illinois, V. O'Mary of Mississippi, William Tarrant of Oklahoma (by the way, he's in New York right now), Melvin Fontenot of Louisiana, Jack Thornburg of Arizona, T.-E. Maynes of Pennsylvania, Andy Anderson of California, Helmar Bjork of Pennsylvania, A. -11. Guidry of Louisiana, Joseph Mucia of New York, Major CosteUo of Louisiana, Joseph Wing of Maryland, William Utley of Louisiana, James McComas of Maryland, Vincent Chamberlain of MassachusStts, Glyn Vaughn of Alabama, Roberto Zaragoza of New York, Robert Miller of Virginia. 4 4 4 Joe Pilutis just came into town... We hear "Peg Leg" Andy Anderson is down in. Baltimore... Happy voyaging to Timmy McCarthy, who's pjrobably, out at sea now bound for a long voyage to India with Adam Hauke and some other Brothers ...Several Brothers have told us they had to wipe their eyes and hold on to th^ bar when about a week ago they found a beautifully-rigged Indian motorcyclev parked 'in front of the tables. And then in a corner on one of the largest seats they saw a six-foot model-ship of the English-passenger type... Well, seeing is believing—and that looks like one. situation which won't ever be duplicated or niade better, indeed... Brothers, keep up with your Union. Read those booklets. Catch up on Union activities from back issues of your LOG. Happy sailing! �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Wednesday, June 22, 1948 THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKiS Recuperates On Job 'Company-Minded' Poor Argument Bosun After Stint Of 'Light Duty' For Vacation Plan, Says Buckley To the Editor: ing over the side. If you want muscles, don't write to Charles Atlas, see our Captain. If you're hurt on this ship it's just tough. I fell on deck and hurt my knee. I was unable "to bend it. The only medical atten­ tion came from the Mate, who gave me something to rub on it. He gave me a job sewing a canvas cover for the sounding machine. I was sitting down working at the job when the Captain carne along. He seemed disturbed to see me sitting down. I was too. I should have been lying down with my leg elevated. Jus\ thought that I'd drop a by the SIU thai broke up these Brothers realize that when jobs line or so to give the story of were plentiful they acted inde­ cliques.I am opposed to compulsory Let us correct ourselves on pendently and even though it the trip aboard Isthmian's At­ vacations. constructive ideas necessai-y for meant putting themselves out lanta City. We have a swell To say that a Union Brother the welfare of the Union instead they Tefused to take a job to crew aboard. The Mates are in becomes company-minded or is a of getting the old hungry job- cover the Union. Now that the their early twenties, the bulk of creator of cliques because he conscious enyy of the individuals famine is approaching they the Deck Department is older wishes to remain aboard ship who have more staying power blame the Union rules and wish than the officers. The Skipper is trip after trip is just so much to remain on the job. to change things in order to cov­ 36, but to hear him talk he nonsense. We have many mem­ Let's get shed of these so- er their own lack of responsibil­ should be much older. He thinks bers who are married men and called Union Brothers who sign ity and to hell with the Union. that he is the only one on the require a steady income to raise aboard ship and then . in the ship who knows the score. Joe Buckley a family. It is understandable first port of call head for a SS Seatrain New York The trip started out to be a why they remain on the job. booze joint and forget to re­ (Ed. Note: Brother Buck­ good one, but it sure changed To say that a seaman becomes turn until the ship's whistle ley's letter is in response to in a hurry. If you should happen lax in union principles because blows an hour before sailing. a LOG article by Richard to hurt yourself here there is no he remains on the job for a long Let's get shed of these free­ Miartinez urging support of such thing as taking it easy. HOLLYWOOD CREW period is darn poor judgment loaders who are too darn lazy the Mobile resolution calling You're put to work on light of your fellow men. The Union to produce a day's work and are for compulsory vacations. The duty, which'consists of sougeeing He gave me a lecture on the book doesn't make a Union man, constantly whispering among LOG welcomes further com­ the . foremast, sewing canvas, beauties of shipping Isthmian be­ fore the SIU entered the picture. it's the man who makes the their shipmates that the Bosun ment on this subject.) stowing anchor chain and paint- To him we are a bunch of Holly­ is a slave-driver, all because Union book. wood sailors. He told me that be­ As an example, let us take these guys are too darned lazy fore the Union came in, one THE PRIDE OF TAMPA the ship on which I am a crew; to produce. watch used to top all the booms. Let's get shed of these supermember—the SS Seatrain New That's a fairy story I'm going York. This job would provide duper saviours of the working to teU my grandchildren. We a livelihood for any Union mem­ stiff who constantly beat their stayed at anchor the last nght ber who wished to work and a gums that' this or that Union in port and guess what; the an­ official is a phony, but when chance to visit his home every chor ball was up all night in­ face to face'with the guy they're other week. stead of the anchor light. But We have several Union Broth­ as sweet as honey and try to we're the Hollywood sailors, so' ers' aboard this ship who have talk their way into the official's we couldn't tell them how to' heen holding down this job right good graces. run the ship. If it's the future these Broth­ steady and they seem to have Just before we left port I gopd Union principles. At least ers worry about, then let's go asked the Mate if he were going in my opinion they seem good. out for more of the unorganized to break the sailors out to se­ I!ve seen crewmembers come ships so that we cah make the cure the ship." He told me to take and go and all you can hear is "Brotherhood of tlie Sea," a care of my job and he would continuous griping about the hundred percent reality under take care of his. I told him that ship being phony, or that this one banner. the Union agreement, called for particular man doesn't part his The Brothers who object to hair correctly to suit these in­ members staying aboard ships all ships to be secured before dividual free-loaders who only should keep in mind that they going to sea. He didn't agree. I use this ship as a ferryboat to had the same chance. I know Seafarers gather before the SIU's Tampa Hall, a showplace told him that I was going to what it is to blow my top just get to another port. in the Florida city. Seafarer Richard Martinez submitted the bring the matter to the Union's I don't know how long the because things didn't suit me, attention when we hit port, but picture to the LOG. writer of the resolution in Mo­ as we grow older time makes he didn't change his mind. We bile (to make vacations compul­ us understand that the other had deck cargo consisting of sory after one year) has been guy has the privilege of an empty drums and we left the going to sea, but were he to go opinion and too, that you may port imsecured. We had time to back into the records he would have to humble yourself at do the job, but the Mate seem­ discover that the greatest num­ times. This makes you realize ed to think that painting over ber of home* guards and com­ that it pays to take life on the the side was more important. pany-minded stiffs came from slow bell. Five days later at sea we final­ it, to determine his own bargain­ This business of job security To the Editor: the old ISU days. It was the ly secured cargo. ing agent") The SIU won the reorganizing of these seamen makes many of these Union The oppositidn of .the Cities election by an overwhelming ma­ I understand the last crew got Service Oil Company to the SIU jority. off because- they couldn't stand SMILES FOR PUERTO RICO is deeper than the - question of It is high time that laws be the officers. I'm sure the story union representation of crews on enacted by Congress to penalize will be the same this trip. As its ships. The company is, in firms which deliberately flout for the many charges of laxity . reality, opposing the principles the laws of the land by deny­ levied at the crew, as Bosun I of democracy and the constitu­ ing their employees their con­ can say that none of the crew . tional right of men to choose stitutional rights. loafed. ..The trouble is, I think, ' their own representatives. that the Captain has made too . THEIR VOICE many runs to the Persian Gulf. It is a kick in the teeth to The Seafarers International Frank J. Richardson each and every seaman on CS Union, now speaking as the ships, whether he voted for the •voice of the Cities Service sea­ SIU or not. The company has men, speaks in terms of democ­ set itself above the laws of the racy, of progress and stable hu­ land and above a citizen's fun­ man industrial relations. A man When your ship'has been damental rights. ceases to be a pawn or a slave out of hot water for over The Cities Service code is the of company policies. The laws twelve hours make sure that master and slave ideology) a of the land become the great ar­ this fact is recorded in the throwback to the dark ages. biter in all disputes which may Engine'log book. It will save Even the dictators- are forced to arise in the future. a lot of trouble when your pay lip service to the people of Is this power feared by. the 'ship hits port later. their lands, proclaiming their re­ Cities Service Oil Company, If you are in port when actionary rule as being "central­ which boasts of its "American­ the boilers give up the ghost,. ized democracy." ism" to the American people in notify the Hall immediately But not so with Cities (Serv­ paid newspaper advertisements, and a Patrolman will handle ice. They oppose by hook and termed "public service?" There the matter with the com­ Here are some of the deck .gang aboard the SS Ines, the crook any effort of their seamen seems, to be a gap as wide as pany. Don't wait until the new Bull Line ship, just before reaching Puerto Rico on a to gain their freedom. This wri­ the poles between their pqbli- ship is half way across the recent trip. Back row (left to right): E. Pantojas, OS; G. ter believes that tjie fundamental city and operations department. ocean before you send word: Malby, AB; R. DUlon, AB; B. V. Ledo, AB. Center row; A. rights of the "Mfessboy on a CS They should find out about each let out a yell before your Maldonado. AB; D. Diaz. DM; C. Negron, Bosun; G. Carmacho, ship are as great as those of the other. The right hand should ship leaves port and the mat­ Chips.., Down in front: an unidentified OS. Picture was snapped company president. The Messman learn what the left hand doeth. ter will be settled at once. and submitted to LOG by Juan Colpe. Pantry Utility. has the right, and'has exercised Wandering Seafarer To the Editor: CS Boasts Of Americanism, But Denies Seamen Freedom No Hot WateK? �Wednesday. June 22, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Seafarers At Work — Asea And Ashore The photos on this page show two groups of Seafarers as they toiled to get things ship-shape - at sea, aboard the Sanford B. Dole, and ashore, in the Union Hall in the Port of New York. The operation aboard the .San­ ford Dole got under way when crewmembers turned to in a suc­ cessful effort to refloat the vessel after she had run aground. The' Dole Seafarers' seamanship paid off after 58 hours of labor, when -the vessel was refloated without assistance. In all she was aground 72 hours. In photo left, Bob High does his mighty bit by swinging a sledge hammer on the deck of the Dole. Back again in photo right. Bob and some of his ship­ mates attempt to lash a stream anchor to two lifeboats for the kedging operation. Lifeboats couldn't carry it, and a launch finally had to be used. Advice and encouragement flowed freely from the deck of the Dole to the group lashing the anchor to the lifeboats. Here are John Rood (facing camera) and other members of the Deck Gang as they watched the operation in progress below. The Dole crew Was proud of the fact that no assistance from out­ side sources was needed to refloat the ship. All pictures of the Dole operation were submitted to the LOG by Brother Rood. The shoreside task—cleaning,' painting and putting gear in ship-shape, condition—in the New York Hall wasn't an emergency like that aboa:d the Dole, but it was rigorous nevertheless. Here is part of the crew that is responsible for the bright new look of the New ^ork building. Front row (left to right)—Joe Kotalik, JValter Fisher. George Perez. Dave Miller and Cecil Thomas; • middle row—George Lucik, John Carr, Edgar Blake. Norman Pasakoff and George King; rear row—John Murphy. Alex Becker, JBen Schwartz. Sid Green and Edward Gonsalves. ^ " .1 1 ) Nothing was slighted as the alteration crew went to work on the building equipm^t. Chairs that appeared to be on their last legs were skil'fully whipped into practically brand-new condi­ tion. In photo above. Brothers Becker, Thomas. Pasakoff and Gonsalves are seen as they sanded down the furniture preparatory to applying the new finish. Looking on are Surrath Singh (wearing dark glasses) and John Carr. When these men and their co-workers were finished with their job, the Hair was ample testimony that the Union slogan, "An SIU ship is a clean ship," applies wherever Seafarers congregate. More than the efforts of a single crew is required to keep the quarters sparkling throughout the year. So posters were placed around the building reminding all hands that they could do their bit'by cooperating. Here are (left to right) Joe Kotalik. Paul Lansky and Paul Zimmerman, preparing posters asking all to "Please Keep This Place Clean." Included in the statistics furnished by the lads working on the clean-up project in the New York Hall were these: More then 20 chairs, and five desks were reconditioned; some 50 signs, urging cooperation in keeping the building clean, were painted. Several pounds of gum were scraped from the second deck alone—a job that took 6 men 2 hours to complete. �Page Ten TAMPA Chairman, Ray While, 57; Recording Secrelary. R. H. Hall, 26060; Reading Clerk, L. R. While, 27165. Accepted readings of previous minutes of other Branches. Sec­ retary-Treasurer's financial re­ ports for preceding two weeks read and accepted. Agent said that business and shipping were on the slow side, although the usual number of ships were coming into port on in-transit status. Agent's and Dispatcher's reports accepted. Motion car- THE SEAFARERS Wednesday, June 22. 1949 A&G Shipping From June 1 To June IS PORT * Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk. Suvannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast San Juan. .GRAND TOTAL ried that any man registered in one Registration Group not be allowed to change to another un­ til the next regular meeting after registration. After discus­ sion a hand vote was taken with 51 favoring the motion, none against. Motion adjourn was carried at 8:30 PM, with 54 members present. 4 4 4NEW ORLEANS —Chairman, Herman Troxclair, 6743; Record­ ing Secrelary. George Allen, 114; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. LOG REa DECK 22 160 39 113 39 17 6 45 63 . ^"98 35 14 .... 650 REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 17 130 30 72 17 6 6 56 65 78 33 9 32 141 ' 16 62 24 9 4 48 117 66 32 17 71 431 84 247 80 32 16 149 245 242 100 40 29 85 22 81 26 17 • 6 67 72 28 19 13 24 64 10 04 28 12 7 55 64 24 22 8 82 93 8 52 11 17 9 59 122 16 34 9 135 242 40 197 65 46 22 181 258 68 75 30 519 568 1,737 465 382 512 1,359 SHIPPED DECK the meeting. Agent's, Patrol­ men's and Dispatcher's reports read and accepted. One minute of silence in memory "of departed members. Meeting adjourned at 8 PM, with 205 members present. 4. 4> SAVANNAH — Chairman. J. Drawdy, 28523; Recording Secre­ tary, E. B. McAuIey, 26081; Reading Clerk, C. M. Rice, 40707. Agent gave his verbal report. Dispatcher reported that men had been sent to the following ^hips: Steel Travel, Purdue Victory,- Trinity, Marquette Vic­ tory, Yarmouth, Carrabulle, Ann Marie 'and Ampac Wa^shington. Minutes of previous meetings approved. Readings of Secre­ tary-Treasurer's financial report. Branch Agent stated that ship­ ping had been fair for the past two weeks, with several clean payoffs *highlighting the activity of the period. The Bull Line's SS Dorothy was in port at the time of the meeting. Requests from several members seeking to be excused from the meet­ ing were disposed of by the membership. Motion by J. Goude that all monies owed to a crewmember be paid at one time. After much discussion on the motion, it passed. One Members stood in silence for one minute in memory of de­ parted Union Brothers. Consid­ erable discussion took place on many subjects under Good and Welfare. , Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM, with 65 bookmembers present. 4 4 4 SAN FflANCISCO — Chair­ man, H. Hutchershn, 126; Re­ cording Secretary, A. Hellmuth, 7755; Reading Clerk, E. M. Col­ lins,' 102120. Previous minutes of all port meetings read and accepted. Port financial reports approved. Charges against crew members of a Seatrain" vessel accused of conduct unbecoming a Union member were read. Motion car­ ried to notify accuked to appear before a trial committee in this port. Port Agent stated that business affairs of port were in good shape and that, although shipping had fallen off some­ what, it was expected to pick up before next meeting. On schedule at the moment were eight ships for payoffs and more than 25 for in-transit calls, he said. Dispatcher gave break­ minute of silence in respect to down on shipping and registra­ the memory of deceased Union Meeting adjourned tion figures for the two-week members. at 7:30 PM with 69 members period. Excuses referred to the Dispatcher. Daniel Maurin ,4ook present, 3^ 4. 4, Oath of Obligation. There was NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben much discussion under Good and Welfare on matters of vital Rees, 95; Recording Secretary Union importance. Meeting ad­ and Reading Clerk, J. A. Bul­ journed at 8:20, with 291 book- lock, 4747. members in attendance. Minutes of previous meetings i in othey Branches read and ac­ BALTIMORE—Chairman, WU- cepted. The Agent reported liam Renlz, 26445; Recording fuUy on the organizing work SecrelEury, A1 Slansbury, 4683; that is now in progress. He re­ Heading Clerk, G. A. Maslerson, counted in detail the good work 20297. done by the Norfolk membership Motion' carried to suspend with the crew of the SS Tadregular order of business and dei until an agreement was take up Obligations and charges. signed. The Dispatcher listed J. H. Williams, E. Barton and H. the ships that were due in this port. Under Good and Welfare, the cleanliness of the Hall was discussed at great length. Mo­ tion carried to allow any man with a fine assessed in Nor­ folk to work out the fine by • W._ Spencer took the Oath of cleaning the Hall. Meeting ad­ Obligation. Charges against a journed at 8:25 PM, with 125 permitman were read. Trial members in attendance. Committee found him guilty of 4. 4. 4. stealing a letter and cashing BOSTON — Chairman, J. check contained therein belong­ Sweeney, 1530; Recording Secre­ ing to a Brother member. Com­ tary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading mittee recommended man be Clerk, A. Melanson, 44406. placed in 99-year club. Minutes of previous meetings read and Motion carried to accept pre­ accepted. Motion carried to vious Boston minutes as read. non-concur with section of Mo­ Minutes of other Branch meet­ bile minutes dealing with ship­ ings road and accepted. Head­ ping rules. Several men with quarters' and Secretary-Treas­ valid reasons were excused from urer's financial reports approved. New business of previous Branch meetings read and ac­ cepted. Headquarters' financial report approved. Motion carried to accept Headquarters' report and recommendations contained therein. Agent and Dispatcher made their ' reports." Oath of Obligation was administered to W. J. Hall. Memembership stood in silence for one minute in memory of Union members lost at sea. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM, with 89 book and permitmen present. 4 4 •4 SAN .JUAN — Chairman. T. Banning, 3038; Recording Secre­ tary, J. . Evans,'^7573; Reading Clerk, R. Ramos, 21954. Minutes of previous meetings in this and other ports read and approved.- Brother Banninjg re­ ported that shipping had picked up a little in "the past two weeks and that he expected it to be even better in the very near future. Secretary-Treasurer's financial report read and ac­ cepted. Motion carried to refer excuses for absence from meet­ ing to a fiVe-man committee. Motion carried calling for repair of water cooler in Hall. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. 54 members were present when meeting ad­ journed at 7:40 PM. 4 4 4 MOBILE — Chairman, C. Sim­ mons, 368;' Recording Secretary, James L. Carroll, J4; Reading Clerk, Harc^ Fischer, 59. Previous meetings' minutes ac-' cepted as read. Port Agent out­ lined the prospects for shipping in the port' for the next two weeks, naming the ships that are due to come in. He also SHIPPE ENG. discussed the current organizing drive of the SIU affiliated Ma­ rine Allied Workers, and urged everyone to support this - effort. He concluded by telling of the plans for building alterations which were forwarded to Head­ quarters. Action should be forthcoming in the very- near future, he said. SecretaryTreasurer's financial report read and accepted. Patrolrnen re­ ported on the number of ships signing on and paying off. All beefs were settled, they reported. Dispatcher gave a breakdown on the registration and shipping figures for the past two-week period.. Six men • took the Union Oath of Obligation. Charges were "referred to Union Trial Committees elected by* the membership. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM, with 265 members in attendance. 4 4 3r GALVESTON Chairman, Ray Sweeney, 20; Recording Secrblary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading Clerk, W. E. Coutant, 25376. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ac­ cepted. ' Agent reported that shipping had slowed down a bit, and that there was a sufficient number of men on the beach to crew most anything that came along. He cited the crew of the Irenestar, a new ship belonging to a company recently con­ tracted* to the SIU, for doing a first-rate job. The payoff was one of the cleanest that had hit this port in a long time. He mentioned that a considerable number of ships called at Texas ports during the past two weeks. Dispatcher gave the fig­ ures for registration and ship­ ping. Motion carried to refer all communications on excuses to Dispatcher. Charges against permitman -^were read. After considerable"' discussion on the floor, membership decided to al­ low him a period of six months to prove himself. If he is again guilty ' of misconduct during this period, his permit is to be revoked, it was recommended. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM, with 109 members present, 4 4 4 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, 3. Sheehan, 306; Recording Sec retary, C. Little, 39770; Reading Clerk, D. HaU, 43373. shipping in the port for the past couple of weeks and he explain­ ed the prospects for the .weeks ahead. Communications read, in­ cluding one from this city's Cen­ tral Labor Union, the AFL body, thanking SIU for opportunity to show "Battle of Wall Street" to its delegates and business agents at their June 8 meeting. Patrol­ men and Dispatcher reported on shipping and registration. Re­ quests for excuses from meeting were referred to Dispatcher. Charges read and referred to elected Trial Committee. Under Good and Welfare, there was some discussion on the practice of some ships giving draws in vouchers. One minute of sileiice in memory of departed Brother. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, John Arabasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ tary, Freddie Stewart. 4935; Reading Clerk, Eddie Mooney, 4667L Minutes of other port meetings read and accepted. Motion car­ ried to non-concur with that part of Philadelphia' minutes recommending fines for men tak­ ing jobs for the weekend and then reporting back to the Hall. It was pointed out thiat the mem­ bership is not of>posed to the dea of penalizing men who take iobs to chisel, but that it is op­ posed to making it a rule, since many' men imavoidably in a situation like this would suffer. Secretary - Treasturer's financial report read and accepted, as was the Headquarters report. ' Port Agent discussed the status of shipping and explained that the drop in shipping figures was the result of several ships being di­ verted to the Port of Norfolk. One minute of silence in mem­ ory of Brothers lost at sea. Dis­ patcher's reports read and ac­ cepted. Meeting adjourned at 8 P.M., with 1,056 members presr ent. ' AFL Sends Food To Aid Striking Boriin Workers NEW YORK — Fully $5000 worth of CARE food packages are oh their way to striking Berlin transport workers from the AFL, Vice President Matthew Woll disclosed last week. Woll,'who is chairman of the AFL's interna$ional labor rela­ tions committee, also wired lead­ ers of the free trade unions in Berlin: "Please convey Berlin strik­ ing railroad workers our warm­ est solidarity. Their courageous fight against Russian totalitarian oppressors and Moscow's menial German stooges, the Commun­ ist scabs, is a vital phase of international labor struggle for Reading of minutes of previous social justice and human free­ meetings. Port Agent reported on dom." �TWednesday, June 22. 1949 THE S E A F A R.E R S LOG Page Eleven British Dockers Load SiU Ships And Phony, CSU 'Strike' Coiiapses i HSS ROBIN GRAY J. T. Morton, $2.00: E. O. Berwald, $2.00: A. Jones, $2.00: G. O. Benefiejd, $1.00: W. O Brien, $1.00: A. F. Knauff, $1.00: W. J. McLaughlin, $2.00: D. Van Alst, $1.00: Ah Kan Ho, $1.00: I. N. Rosvold, $3.00: J. V. Sullivan,* $2.00: L. Alleluia, $2.00: O. W. Guernsey, $2.00: W. Sharp, $2.00; R. C. Oden, $1.00:' J. M. Soto, $2.00: E. E. Walker, $1.00: C. Young, $I.OQ: E. Jusino, $1.00: -J. Casas, '$1.O0: J. Burgos, $2.00: j. F. Ross, $2.00; M. J. Delaney, $1.00: Wm. L. Nesta, $2.00: R. K. James, $2.00; L. B. West, $2.00. SS BESSEMER VICTORY B. R. Johansen, $1.00: ' M. Simon, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA W. H. Susikari, $1.00; G. S. Carlson, $1.00: C. Savant, $2.00; A. Olaguibel, $4.00; J. A. Hammond, $2.00; W. B. Stokes, $1.00: E. Burke, $1.00; V. L. Mansalto. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN N. J. ' J. A. Dugos, $f.OO. SS COLABEEA. C. Castelo, $1.00: Wm. Gerrick. $1.00: R. A. Johnson, $1.00. 'sS HASTINGS J. C. Stewart, $1.00; J. H. Parnell, $3.00: J. D. Saxon, $1.00; G. Black, $1.00: G. A. Tardieu, $1.00; S. Frank, Jr„ $1.00: F. S. Crumpbler, $2.00; P. Baker, $1.00. SI U H fl L L S SIU, A&G District (Continued from Page I) high and dry by virtue of the communist leaders' maneuver to plunge Canadian east coast ports into confusion and chaos. Rejection of the Board's pro­ . SS CAPE MOHICAN B. Hartsog, $2.00: Receipt No. posals indicated clearly that this 82849, $2.00: T. H. Watson. $1.00; L, was the objective of the com­ Klplaks, $1.00. munists. SS MARINA It was at this point that the A. Sweigart, .$1.00: X; C. Diego, $1.00: M. Stephen, $1.00; Nieves, $1.00; SIU Canadiah , District, which Bartolome Delvalle, $2.00; J. Archie,' had .many friends among CSU $1.00: C. Conkle, $2.00; J. Word, $1.00; E. V. Corral. $2.00; H. Dawkins, $.1.00: rank-anR-file, signed the agree­ ments and demonstrated that J. W. Parker, $1.00. » SS EVELYN Canadian seamen were ready and C. Mitchell, $1.00: C. Hospedoles, willing to man the ships. $L00: P. E., Reed, $1.00 ; T. . Moriaty, "STRIKE" IDEA $1.00: M. Snow, $1.00: W. B. Prltchett, Only then did the startled $2.00: A. C. Buchacz, $1.00; R. M. Guthrie, $1.00: H; KilUtrom, J 1.00: W. communist leaders of the CSU Baranowski, $1.00;, J. J. Cook, $1.00; call their "strike." CSU memE. G.. Ret^ky, $2.00; E. Ardoin, $1.00; jDerj, however, long awaiting the R. E. Wagner, $1.00. opportunity to get out from un­ - SS MiVRINE STAR S. Garcia, $3.00; C. E. Doty, $1.00; der communist domination, were J. R. Lafoe, $2.00; W. R. Stoncj $1.00: joining the SIU in droves..^ and G. T. Skillberg, $5.0; k. M. Ingebrigtsen, $1.0^: G. P. Rosario, $2.00; sailing the ships under SIU con­ J. Byrne, $3.00; R. Comstock, $2.0O: tract. H. W. Spencer, $1.00; R, Hcrbst, $2.00; In a short time, the "strike" J. D. Marchetto, $2.00; W. M. Addi­ son, $1.00: D. Walizer, $1.00: E. Oi»en, $1.00; B. Mpontsikaris, $2.00; D. L. Pittman. $2.00; T. M. Johnson, $1.00; J. Retour, $2.00;' E. Schiewek, $2.00: J. Ortiz, $1.00: L. Bumatay, $1.00: O. W. Eisele, $2.00; J. Ditrich, $10.00: J. Nuuhiwa,-$1.00. SS HASTINGS J. F. Allbritton, $1.00; R. Wells, $1.00: J. H. Dinkins, Jr., $1.00; E. J. Ronan, $1.00; G. Dean, $1.00; M. Nicholas, $1.00; W. Roche, $5.00; B. McNuIty, $2.00. SS suzAime R. B. Oliver, $1.00; F.' C. Cunning­ SALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4640 ham, $1.00; H. Bank, $2.00; A. Gonza­ BOSTON 276 State St.] lez, $2.00, SS WM. R. DAVIS Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 W. Laclair, $2.00: F. . C. Holmes, Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd St. $3.00: W. E. Gray, $2.00; W. H. HowKeith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 land, $2.00. SS STEEL RANGER MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. E. Mclnis, $2.00. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 SS KENYON VICTORY NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. " R. V. Pulliam, $4.00; W. Elliott, E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. $2.00; F. Radzvila, $3.00. SS HILTON Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 R. McManus, $1.00; R. Schram, $1.00. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St, SS COLABEE Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 A. "Jensen, $2.00. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. SS BEATRICE J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 A. Anderson, $2.00: H. Morey, $1.00. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. SS THE CABINS Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-547? E. R. Hall, $1.00: J. Shefuleski. $1.00. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon SS STEEL DESIGNER L, Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 H. Kowalski, $1.00. SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. SS CITY OF ALMA Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 E. J. Rogg, $1.00. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227Vi Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU ...16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Beacon 4338 RICHMOND, Calif.^ ; .257 5th St. Phono 2599 SAN FRANCISCO ...59 Clay St. DougUs 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 lyiLMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Tanninal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL .404 Le Moyne St. Marquette 5909 HAUFAX ' 128</i Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE....-.103 Durham Sti Phone: 5591 TORONTO.. lllA Jarvis St, Elgin 5719 VICTORIA. B.C .'...602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Paciflc 7524 HEADQUARTERS.......812 McGUI St. , Montreal PUtoao 670 HHartia's Book Exposes Communists, Govemment Red-Tape Artists A book by Captain Harry Mar­ tin, former president of Local 88 of the Masters, Mates, and Pilots, and also a former presi­ dent of the national Organiza­ tion, has recently been placed on sale. The book is titled "Mer­ chant Marine Machinations," and is an expose of the way the government red-tape artists have worked to cut down the Ameri­ can merchant marine in favor of foreign countries. THOMAS F. GALVIN Your mother asks you to write her at White Plains. t t t John D. Petriga is drydocked in the Marine Hospital at Staten Island and would appreciate hearing from any of his old New Orleans shipmates. His address is: 537 West End Avenue, New York City. tit LOST PAPERS The following Brothers can re­ claim their lost papers at the PhUadelphia Hall: PETRO KUKRKEMILIS WOODROW W. WOLFORD JAMES LEE VINCENT PEREZ RONALD EARL SMITH ADOLPH j. KARST ROBERT BENDERS HENRY WILLETT E. SAVIO JAMES MALFARA JAMES JOSEPH RYAN FRANK D. McCALLENHENRY E. HUMPHREY JOHN SYRBEHUK t t t -L. V^NTZ Your clothing is being held in the New Orleans. Waterman office. movement on the Canadian front and General Workers Union, callcollapsed completely, and the'ed upon members of his organCSU leaders began a vigorous, ization to ignore the commun­ campaign to draw British .wa­ ists' pleas for "support. terfront worker^ into their fight The International Transportto -retain control over Canadian workers Federation, world or­ seamen. ganization of anti-communist Communist party hafks, in­ maritime, transportation and al­ cluding CSU president Harry lied workers, similarly con-" Davis, flew to the British dock demned the CSU's communists' areas of Bristol, Avonmouth and leaders' illfated "strike." other ports, and succeeded in FINiSHING TOUCH provoking sporadic, wildcat ac­ tions by small groups of dockers The return to work by Bri­ who fell under the spell of the tish ddckers, who had been fol­ communists' fantastic versions of lowing the communist line in refusing to load and unload 'Can­ the "strike." adian ships under SIU contract, Britain's trade union move­ spells final defeat for the com­ ment, however, saw eye to eye munist tacticians. with the SIU—that the "strike" was a political maneuver for wa­ Two weeks ago, the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress sus­ terfront power. After conferences in London pended the CSU from the or­ with the SIU's International rep­ ganization for adhering to the resentative, .^Arthur Bird, nation­ communist ling. al secretary of the Docks Group The TLC said that the CSU of Britain's powerful Transport had violated the "spirit and let­ ter" of the TLC's constitution; had failed "to recognize, and ac­ cept its responsibilities," and has issued literature "vilifying tried and trusted trade union leaders." The CSU thus has been repu­ diated by its own membership, Captain Martin knows his sub­ the Canadian trade union moveject well since he is the veteran ; ment and responsible labor brpf close to forty years sea-time, ganizations abroad. having obtained his first job, in, sail, in 1910. He knows from I practical experience the cpndi- 'DAAAjMffA' DSII tions he writes about. Ilvvwl Vv Dill The material contained in the book is of such controversial na-t ture that commercial publishers refused to have anything to do with it. Some friends of Captain Martin furnished the financial (Continued from Page 1) support that made publication morning to find their affairs be­ of the book possible. ing run by either the Navy or Copies can be ordered through the shipowners, neither of whom the A&G Headquarters at 51 would think twice before smash­ Beaver Street. The price of the ing a strike, the SIU officials ex­ book is $1.25, postpaid. plained. The events recounted in the This week, Seafarers were be­ book are of interest to all sea- ing urged to send letters or tele­ farihg men, and will make in­ grams to the seven members of teresting reading during a long the House committee conducting or short voyage. Captain Mar­ the hearings asking the Con­ tin was 'one of the first in the gressmen to disapprove the bill maritime labor movement to which is designated HR 4448. At realize the danger of the com­ the same time, the SIU called upon the entire labor movement munists, and his chapters on to join in the fight since the bill this subject are worth the price represents a threat to all or­ of the book alone. ganized labor. Weapon Against Strike Action RICHARD RAIA Your sister has moved and asks you to contact her at 219 Roslindale Ave., Roslindale, Mass. t t t HILARIO BULOUERIN Communite with your wife at 1563 Wallace Avenue, San Fran­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea< cisco, Calif. farers International Union is available to aU members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of t t t their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have DAVID R. BASS Your mother asks you to write the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch-for ^is purpose. her immediately. * However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU t t t hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, HUBERT J..ANDREWS which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Your mother asks you to con­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. tact her at once. Your father is ill. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION t t t To the Editor: WILLIAM R. SWEET I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Contact Shirley Wessel, 25 South Street, New York. address below: t t t Name BOBBIE B. GUTHRIE Your mother asks you to communicate with her. Your Street Address grandfather" has died. Zone.. ... State aty t t t MARCEL JANDRYS Signed You are requested to get in touch with your parents. There Book No. has been an automobile acci­ dent. • Notiee To All SIU Menbors �T H E S E AF A R E R S Page Twelve LOG We^esday, June .22, .1949 'Battle Of Wall Street' Premieres At Sea Shoreside Unions, Too, Ask For SlU's Documentary Film "The Battle of Wall Street," documentary .motion- picture filmed by the SIU "during the 'AFL United Financial Employes' - strike last - year, will have its .shipboard premiere this week aboard the SS Seatrain New Jersey. Seafarer Robert Lester, Quar­ termaster on the Seatr^ ship, who operates his own 16mm. SDu^d projector as an entertain­ ment feature for his shipmates, purchased a copy of the Unionmade film of the Wall Street struggle at SIU Headquarters . last week. New m Film laLastStages Of Profiuction The SIU film was unreeled at the June 8 meeting of the Phil­ adelphia Central Labor Union. Delegates and Representatives came out in large numbers af­ ter having received advance no­ tice of tfie showing, Joseph A. McDonough, the CLU's Business Manager announced. Brother Mc­ Donough reported that t?ie re­ sponse to the film was "splen­ did." The Philadelphia labor gi'oup, in a letter to the SIU, lauded .the Seafarers' policy of aiding other unions, of which "The Battle of Wall Street" is a He said that there would be graphic example. several showings of the "Bat­ STIRRING THEME tle" during the Seatrain New The film records the entire Jersey's current woyage and at least once during each subse­ strike, beginning with tiie for­ quent trip, since it will become mation of the first picketlines. part of the ship's permanent A stirring example of interfilm library. union cooperation, the "Battle"' "It's a film we can always features the Seafarers in its use as part- of our educational traditional role of supporting other labor organizations in­ setup," Brother Lester said. volved in legitimate economic WIDE AUDIENCE beefs, in this case the AFL United Financial Employes. Although the Seatrain show• ihg of the documentary will be The principal points of action the first one at sea, thousands in the film are the Ne^ York of Seafarers have already view­ Stock Exchange and New York ed the film at SIU Halls on the Curb Exchange, targets of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The .strike, and the SIU Hall at 51 picture will continue to be Beaver Sjireet, which served as shown at frequent intervals so temporary headquarters for the that the entire membership may striking AFL financial workers. have an opportunity to see it. Highlight of the production is In addition -to the Seafarer the tense moment in which the audience, vast numbers of trade police attempted to smash the unionists throughout the na­ picketlines and sent strikers and tion have seen the SIU's film Seafarers to the ground under record of the Wall Street beef. swinging nightsticks. The film . Considerable acclaim has been is narrated against a musical accorded the unusual movie by backgroun'd. the many unions which have "The Battle of Wall Street" purchased copies for showing is available to SIU crews hav­ to their memberships. Requests ing sound motion picture equip­ for the picture continue to come ment aboai'd ship and who wish in from labor organizations in to place the film in their librar­ every section of the country. ies. It is also available to other The Central Labor Union of trade unions. Philadelphia and Vicinity, a Those intere.sted ma.y obtain municipal body .of AFL organ­ copies of the film at SIU Head­ izations, took occasion to record quarters, 51 Beaver St., New "its warm praise of the "Battle" York 4, N.Y. The purchase price after witnessing it at the invi­ per copy is $40 and includes tation of SIU Port Agent Jimmy Sheehan. express costs. The . SIU, A&.G district* ig completing and will shortly re­ lease^ a new union-sponsored film, depicting the growth of the Union and' the many benefits en­ joyed through membei'ship. Robert Lester, Quartermaster aboard the SS Seatrain New Jersey, looks over copy of. Union-made film, "Battle of Wall Street," which he purchased last week in behalf of his ship­ mates. Brother Lesteir will run the pictfire off on his own projector during the Seatrain vessel's current voyage. Entitled "This Is The SIU," the 18-minute sound film por­ trays the activities of a typical Seafarer in the New York Hall from the tirhe he pays off until he takes a new job. Included in the film are shots of an actual payoff, the adminis­ trative set-upi of the Union Headquarters' recreational facili­ ties and many other features showing the SIU -in action. One oL the highlights of the film is last year's Thanksgiving Day, Dinner, sponsored by Headquar­ ters and attended by members of all maritime unions. The SIU documentary is now in the process of final editing. A definite date for the film's release has not yet been set, but it is expected to be available shortly. Following the initial showing, copies of the film will be made and dispatched to the various SIU branches. | CENTRAL LABOR UN-ION OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY OFFICE of BUSINESS M©R . lOOS CfTY CENTRE BLO©. lomm A. llcOoMoosa Batlam Maaagor PHILADELPHIA 7, PA . TELEPHONES Rl. 6-2137-2138 Huur TIKUT Hoeoidlag Socnlatf Vlro-Pnild»Blt NOMUAM BlUMUl* FUHCW Conr IiiDoa MIUHK WtixiiM McEam Fia> iUosu Auzn Suia Pnildoal TruAt—M Leo iHMtacmt Rouir L-.oag lofcraiac Snet Soigoaal-al-At. Cunaa STOCK June IDth 1 5 4 9 Ur. Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers Intemptional Uaj.on, 51 Beaver Street, Hevf York City,Nevf York. x Dear Brother Hall • Jl!e want to express our appreciation to the Seafarers' mtemational union and the efforts of Brother Sheenan of the Philadelphia local union of Seafarers' for the opportunity to .show the film "Plall Street Battle" at our"meeting held on June 8th. Upon reoeivii^ word that we could show this film, we commuaioated with our Delegates and Buelness Representatives advising them of this fact. Our attendance at the June 8th' Meeting was excellent and the response to the film was splendid. I received many comments from our delegates and Business Agents about the film after the meeting. I think that the film and other material published by your International union on the activiti'es of the Seafarers particularly its assistance^to other labor unions in time of need is beneficial to both your members and all others in preating unity and good will. Thanks again for your courtesy extended us. With .best wishes for continued success, I oi Sincerely yours. oeiu-14 This tense scene is one Of the highlights of the "Battle of Wall Street." filmed by the SIU during the AFL United Financial Employes strike last year. Copies of the sound motion picture are available at SIU Headquarters in New York. pi QA JOSE}PH A LIcDOlIOUGii^ Business ilanager ' Represenlaiives of AFL qhions affiliated with Philadelpbia's Central Labor -Union had high praise for the "Battle of Wall Street," after viewing the SlU-made film at the invitation of Port \ Agent Jimmy Sheehan. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 22, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 21 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPERATORS SIGN $7.50 INCREASE BATTLE OVER T-H REPEALER ON IN SENATE PROPOSED 'RESERVE' BILL WOULD HAVE SEAMEN BREAKING OWN STRIKE OPPOSE MERCHANT MARINE RESERVE BILL NEW TACTICS TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY SUNMOUNT EXAMPLE OF NEW DEAL FOR CANADIAN SEAMEN UNDER SIU POLIO FOUNDATION LISTS FIVE PRECAUTIONS BOSTON SHIPPING CONTINUES ALONG IN OLD GROOVE BULL LINE GOES ALL-OUT ON NEW SHIP GOOD SHIPPING, VERY FEW BEEFS, HALIFAX REPORTS ASSOCIATED PRESS RETRACTS WARTIME SMEAR SHIPPING COOL IN BALTIMORE MOBILE SHIPPING HOLDING FAST LEGITIMATE UNIONS AND THE TWO-BOOK MAN SS CALMAR GOURMET FEASTS (ALONE) ON HAWK A LA KILBY 'AID UNTIL WILL,' MALDEN CREW TELLS INJURED SEAFARER MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS HELD IN BRIEF AFL SENDS FOOD TO AID STRIKING BERLIN WORKERS MARTIN'S BOOK EXPOSES COMMUNISTS, GOVERNMENT RED-TAPE ARTISTS 'BATTLE OF WALL STREET' PREMIERES AT SEA NEW SIU FILM IN LAST STAGES OF PRODUCTION Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/22/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2db0249fa89ff1945636f58a83944a8b.PDF f5fd19fbdaa3617d6f23ed7122bcacba PDF Text Text BRITISH ASK BOYCOTT BELAY '1 Unless the Trades Union Congress, British counterpart of the American Federation of Labor, or the British Government itself, soon persuades misguided British dockworkers to handle SIUmanned Canadian ships in England, the Seafarers International Union will ask the AFL Maritime Trades Department to boycott British ships in US ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers Internationtd Union of NA In reply to a cablegram sent to Britain's Prime Minister, Clement R. Attlee, saying that a boycott NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1949 No. 20 VOL. XI might be necessary, TUC President Arthur D^kin Canadian Labor Expels GSU As Comniie-Led BME On March The newly-organized AFL Brotherhood of Marine En­ gineers is making great strides, BME Headquarters announced today, and Engin­ eers who want trade union­ ism, not party-line politics, are applying in droves. Engineers anxious for AFL imion representation, with no political strings at­ tached, were urged to visit, phone or write BME Head­ quarters at 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. asked SIU Interntional Vice-t— Presidents Paul Hall and Morris been patient long enough in this Weisberger to hold off until the situation, which is ftrictly an British unions could bring the inter-union dispute and does present wildcat, commie-inspir­ not concern other organizations." ed actions against Canadian ILA SPEAKS ships in British ports to an end. Meanwhile, Atlan ic coast of­ The SIU officials indicated ficials of the International Long­ that the Se'afarers would com­ shoremen's Associatio'-., AFL, a ply with Deakin's request. How­ powerful component of the AFL ever, they said that they expec­ Maritime Trades Department, ted quick action on the matter met in New York recently with in Britain. ILA President Joseph P. Ryan "We do not desire to see presiding, and voted unanimous­ British ships tied up in United ly to support the SIU if a boy­ States ports, but the New York cott became necessary. AFL Maritime Trades Council will be asked to set in motion The tying up of several Ca­ the boycott machinery, unless nadian ships in British ports is swift action is forthcoming from the result of propaganda spread the British dockworkers," Hall by the communist-led Canadian and Weisberger said. "We've Seamen's Union. Early in the spring, the CSU talked some of their members into attempting to strike ships sailing from Canada's east coast ports, after the SIU Canadian District signed a contract cover­ ing the ships. caUed Greenwich Village, but it But most of the CSU members is not a farm any more. Instead it ffocked to the SIU, so fed up is a complex of huge apartment ^gre they with years of com* houses, hotels, single dwellings, mimist rule by political trickery stores, a variety of buildings bestrong-arm'squads, longing to New York University The phony strike was unsuc­ and Washington Square. cessful, except in a handful of Much of it is leased out on a foreign portS; notably in Eng­ 99-year basis. land, where commie agitators When the city of New York stirred up the waterfront with engulfed Greenwich Village, the lies. trustees moved Snug Harbor to Harry Davis, CSU president, Staten Island so that the Man­ who is an open follower of the hattan property could be used to communist party line, is now in maintain the establishment. England working with British The whole institution is now communists in an effort to dis­ "conservatively" valued at 30 rupt British shipping. Davis flew million dollars. to England to continue his illThirty million would produce starred maneuver after plans to an income of $1,200,000 at a con­ tie up shipping in Canada col­ lapsed completely. servative four percent. Acting swiftly after their re­ studying the problem said that cent day-long conference in the CSU had: (1) Violated the "spirit and Cleveland with the Executive Council of the'American Federa­ letter" of the TLC's constitution; (2) Failed "to recognize and tion of Labor, the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, affili­ accept its responsibilities;" And (3) had issued literature ated with the AFL, suspended the Communist-dominated Cana­ "vilifying tried and trusted trade dian Seamen's Union from the union leaders." Committee members also point­ parent body on June 3. The suspension followed five ed out that the CSU's so-called days of closed meetings in Otta­ strike on the east coast was a wa of a special committee of the source of great embarassment to TLC, which recommended that the TLC and its affiliated unions. the action be taken. The AFL Executive Council had urged that the TLC drop the CSU from its ranks because of the communist policies the CSU continued to practice. Moreover, 14 AFL international unions threatend to secede from the TLC NEW YORK—The'trustees of ture have been "incomplete and unless the CSU was ousted. Sailors Snug Harbor have given unsatisfactory." The vacancies on the board While all details of the suspen­ up at last. sion conditions are not known, As the result of a suit filed in are those seats which are sup­ it is known that it will be ef­ the New York State Supreme posed tp be occupied by the fective until the TLC convention Court by the State Attorney Gen­ Chancellor of New York State in Calgary in September. eral, the trustees have agreed to and the Recorder of New York, If the convention upholds the abandon the -system, adopted two officers whose posts were suspension, the CSU will be com­ last year, of charging aged sea­ done away with many years ago. A third vacancy may be the pletely expelled from the TLC, men for their maintenance at the seat now assigned to the Mayor supposedly free institution. and will lose what little backing of New York City. The incum­ it retains among the TLC's 400,The State Attorney General bent Mayor has indicated a per­ 000 members. brought his suit a month ago af­ sonal distaste for the job. ter pressure from maritime DEAD DUCK Sailors Snug Harbor was set unions forced the issue. Snug In fact, many think that the Harbor's trustees didn't even up under the terms of a will TLC will have to dissolve itself fight the case. made by Captain Robert Richard Randall in 1801. Randall left his if it fails to oust the CSU once CLIP JOINT fa,rm on Manhattan Island to be and for all in September. In addition to agreeing to used as a home for elderly sea­ Canadian observers pointed out abandon charging the fees, the men. a week before the CSU suspen­ The farm was in what is still sion that many of the large AFL trustees agreed to pay back the unions in TLC would withdraw money they have clipped from unless the CSU were bounced—a elderly seamen in recent months, speculation later confirmed—or to submit to an independent au­ unless the CSU leaders renounc­ dit of their accounts and to let a competent court fill two vacan­ ed their communist ties. WASHINGTON — Everything AFL said were acceptable under which the company would have cies on the board. Others pointed out that the pointed to a showdown fight on the circumstances were as fol­ to accept. The "property agreement," the floor of the Senate, as formal lows: CSU had become a dead duck Meanwhile, all profits earned which the trustees invented in debate opened on the new labor anyway, since so many former 1. A "free speech" guarantee to during the period of seizure CSU men, fed up with the com­ 1948, required the 400-odd elder­ bill to replace the Taft-Hartley both employers and employees. would be turned over to the mie-line of their leaders, had ly seamen living at the Harbor to Act, which was passed two years United States Treasury, as a mis­ 2. A requirement that unions joined the SIU Canadian District surrender all savings in their ago this month over the Presi­ as well as employers bargain in cellaneous receipt. since the end of March, when possession and all income, in­ dent's veto. good faith. The way Senator Taft wants ,the., CSU officials called the cluding pensions from any source, the bill written is anotner story. Specifically, the battle seemed 3. A requirement that both phony strike against SlU-con- in return for maintenance, which destined to rage around the crip­ employers and employees sign much as four He has come down slightly tracted ships on Canada's east amounted to pling amendments Senator Taft non-comrhunist affidavits and from his haughty stand of two bucks a day. coast. When this practice began, the wants to add to the Administra­ swear that they belong to no or­ years ago, but the change is al­ ANOTHER BLOW ganization considered fascist. most imperceptible when his maritime unions rose in wrath. tion's bill. amendments are subjected to the The labor committees of both Another blow was suffered by Under the new dispensation, any 4. A provision allowing gov­ the poor commies who have been retired seaman, who left the Har­ Houses of Congress approved the ernment seizure of industrial cold light of analysis, as they leading their members down the bor rather.than be clipped, may Administration's bill, commonly plants involved in labor disputes were the other day by AFL law­ path to destruction, and it was return without making formal known as the Thomas-Lesinski likely to lead to national emer­ yers in Washington. Bill, in its original form was ac­ gencies. delivered by M. J. Coldwell, application. If Taft's notions get to be law, cepted by both the AFL and the leader of the Canadian Common­ In this connection, it is neces­ the attorneys said, "the result The audit must be completed wealth Federation, a strong, lib­ and recommended changes in ac­ CIO. The bill would repeal the sary to point out that there is a would be nothing but a slightly eral and anti-communist force counting methods accepted by Taft-Hartley Act and restore the difference between the "seizure" watered Taft-Hartley Act." old Wagner Act with a few that the AFL is willing to accept, in Canadian politics. In the House of Representa­ the trustees by December 15. In a meeting at Sydney, Nova Ilf will cover the Harbor's changes. This week, the AFL in­ and the "injunction" which la­ tives, the Lesinski Bill was sent Scotia late in May, Mr. Coldwell books in exhaustive detail back dicated that it would be willing bor's sworn enemies, including back to Committee, after a com­ bination of Republicans and re­ roundly denounced the CSU to January 1, 1941. Accountants to accept further amendments as Senator Taft, want. a way of forestalling the Taft actionary Democrats came with­ The "seizure" clause would leaders as communists who were will have the right to interview amendments. The Taft proposals permit the government to bar­ in an eyelash of railroading misleading their members and all employees of the institution. woul4 mean the Taft-HarUey Act through a version so amended gain collectively with the union had been for'years. In his suit, the State Attorney virtually unchanged. while the plant is imder govern­ that it was in many , ways worsa In recommending-susj^nsioh of General claimed the accounts the ment. control, and reach terms than the Taft-Hartley Act itselL The amendments which the the CSU, the special committee Harbor submits to the Legisla­ Snug Harbor Ends 'Property Agreements' Under Strong Union And State Pressure Senate Debates Substitute For T-H Act �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG SITAFARERS LOG Frida}, June 10, 1949 BiodtiiiK UK riAiE Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter May 27, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 T-H Repeal Backed by organized labor. Congressional foes of the .Taft-Hartley Act are again attempting to obtain passage of a labor-management law under which organized work­ ers would receive more equitable treatment. Although the people spoke clearly at the polls last fall, a bloc of diehards have refused to put their personal prejudices aside in favor of the people they are supposed to represent. Workingmen must hammer home Taft-Hartley must go. With the fight second round on Capitol HUl, Seafarers representatives know what kind of labor the point that going into the should let their law they favor. Write to your Senators and Representatives, Tell them to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act. Tell them you want the Thomas-Lesinski bill, which would restore the old Wagner Act, with a few amendments. Write now, and get your families to do likewise. Keep up the fight until Taft-Hartley is defeated. »The Bums Get Bum's Rush Twenty-five hundred members of the AFL Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association got sick and tired of a political demonstration staged at the union's headquarters by a group of communists the other day, and gave the Kremlin puppets the old heave-ho once and for all. For a long time the communists have been trying to drive a wedge into the ILA, as part of their pattern to gain control of key sections of the waterfront. That they never made any progress didn't keep them from trying to keep up the push. They used the flimsiest pretexts to beat their political pots and pans, in the vain hope that they could attract some attention among rank and file members of the ILA. Hospital Patients WOipmL -i Mea Now to The Marine Hospitals These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Heading up the communist contingent which put as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find lime hanging on the short-lived show at ILA headquarters the other heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by day, was an old party waterfront hack by the name of writing them. Fer^nand Smith, who shortly will leave the US rather MEPONSET HOSPITAL H. ASHURST than face trial for illegal entry. F. GOOSE R. A. BLAKE He was supported by an array of non-longshoremen, including female members of commie front organizations and party-line pushers from controlled unions, like- the CIO United Electrical Workers and the CIO Furriers Union. Here and there were a few commie longshoremen, who, by the way, are scarcer on the East and Gulf coasts than hen's teeth. If the commies had hired a hall to entertain them­ selves, the ILA men might not have raised an eyebrow. .What got them hopping sore was that the medicine men from Moscow thought they could use the union's head­ quarters as a backdrop. When word spread along the North and East River piers that 200 commies were run­ ning through their act in ILA territory, 2,500 members from five locals quit work and headed for 14th Street. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. L. BALLESTERO J. S. CAMPBELL V. W. CHESNER J. T. EDWARDS I. H. FRENCH E. FERRER V. JIMINEZ J. T. KEMPT K. G. LUNDBERG C. L. MOATS W. SEARS H. SELBY J. SILLAK Q. TULL L. TORRES T. WADSWORTH G. WOODS F. ZESIGER » » FORT STANTON It was all over in a matter of minutes. And there probably won't be any repeat performances by the com­ mies jFor a long time, if ever again. The commies, who are seeing their dream of playing a leading role on the water­ front disappearing everywhere, suffered one of the most smashing and humiliating defeats they ever have had at the hands of a group of workers. D. MCDONALD J. SUPINSKI If they have as much sense as they have gall, they'll call it quits. MOBILE HOSPITAt J. B. BERREIER E. COLLINS J. LIGHTFOOT A. McGUIGAN W. H. ROBERTS J. ASHURST » » s L. HOWARD L. ATKINS. J. NAYLOR . J. L. WORLEY S, X X STATEN ISLAND J. TURNER T. M. BROWN M. J. LUCAS N. NORPMANS C. W. GOODWIN J. SMITH D. GELINAS V. D'ACO R, E. QUINN 'S. RIVERA V. GROVER A. KING D. HERON J. J. DEVINE X X t BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. MCMILLIAN W. VAUGHAN G. A. CARROLL H. G. REYNOLDS F. KORVATIN C. SHASTZER J. M. FERNANDES G. PAGANO P. E. WALSH W. G. ALSTON A. L. MASTERS J. G. BERRENKENFEN B. MESSERALL L. YARBOROUGH S. RUZYSKI XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL BILLY BROWN FRED P. LALLIER XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL, E. E. GROSS E. R. MESSINA E. MASSEY J. DENNIS ROTZ F. LANDRY ELLARD L. WILLIS N. I. WEST w. MCDONALD. L. LA CHAPELL G. PETEUSKY G. H. NOLES G. MEANEY C. RAYFUSE G. MIHALOUPOULOUS J. PATTERSON C.BROWN E. G. PLAHN DICKINSON A. ARVANTIS M. A. LIUZZA B. C. RESKO F. L. DROUANT P.G.BEAUFORT ! J.GALIANO , ' • •• , 1 ! , r ' -r y • ! 1 gfl i;,; i'ifS �Friday. June 10. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three CSU Goons Attack Sleeping Triland Crew In the early morning of May 26, the SS Triland, a Canadian ship, lay at the West Indies Dock In - North Vancouver, British Columbia. Her SIU Canadian District crew were sound asleep in their bunks. Suddenly, out of the darkness, appeared at least 15 armed goons of the communist-led Canadian Seamen's Union. Once they were on the ship, the strong-arm boys of the CSU broke into quarters where six men were sleeping, and attacked the latter as they lay. Bulkhead and deck were soon covered with blood as the CSU "representatives" swung carpen­ ters' mallets, monkey fists, twoby-fours and clubs that resem­ bled sawed-off chair legs. All six Seafarers, although they fought back, were injured, three of them seriously. back and chest.' The deck was ponditions the same on Canad­ "One CSU man had been to The fourth Seafarer's state­ covered with blood. # ian ships as on United States Russia, and came back to tell ment said: "The weapons used on me were ships. We can do that through his fellow union men what he "I was in my bunk at the blackjacks and two-by-fours, the SIU. The SIU keeps ships saw. He was fined 25 dollars time of the attack. Three men reported to the police, who ar­ clean, and cuts down on gas- and told to shut up. He refused came in. Two began hitting me rived about_4:00 a.m., that it was hounds and performers who are to pay the fine and joined the on the head with clubs. The attempted murder. a menace, to their fellow crew­ SIU. third worked on me with a car­ "Brutal attacks like this should men ... CSU crews keep their "My uncles also told me how penter's mallet. The clubs were not be tolerated in any civilized ships filthy. They have the com­ the CSU stuffed ballots by bring­ the size of the leg of a chair, country. I fought the Germans munist idea of getting paid for ing in men from the East. So I I got a swollen ankle, lumps on in two wars, and will fight this not working..." joined the SIU. the front and back of my head, thing here. The government has 5'he third Seafarer to•make a "In 1945 I was getting $87.50 a bruised back and bruises on taken a lukewarm attitude tow­ statement declared: as a Fireman. On the same job arms and chest. I haven't beenard this and similar incidents. "I am 21 years old. I have on the same ship, two weeks bothered since the attack. I do Presumably it wishes to remain been in the SIU since the sum­ before I joined the Triland, I not believe they know me. I was on the fence for coming elec­ mer of 1945. When it came time was getting-$159.00—plus over­ hospitalized." tions. for me to join a union, I talked time, which was a practically A 19-year-old Seafarer who "The next day after the at­ it over with my father and unknown institution when I suffered cuts, sprains and bruises tack, a CSU picket boat came uncles, all of whom have always started in 1945. while asleep in the petty offi­ alongside of the Triland and been. interested in the trade un­ "At the time of the attack cer's cabin was hospitalized, but CSU men shouted through loud­ ion movement and are union on the Triland, I was in the en­ speakers: ''What's the matter? men. They pointed out to me gine room... but later came up made no statement. Neither did Can't you sleep? You better lock the communist influence in the and saw the remains of the the OS who was knocked un­ conscious. your cabins. We'll be back to CSU. battle." finish .the job.' "I am 49 years oldi I have DISTRESS SIGNAL been going to sea for 30 years One Seafarer stumbled through and have 35 discharges from deep the darkened ship to find the sea vessels. I have been a mem­ 8hip-to-shore telephone, only to ber of the British Seamen's and discover that the wire had been Firemen's Union and the Inter­ cut. He hastily fixed the severed national Longshoremen's Asso­ ciation. From 1939 to 1946 I was line and called the SIU Hall. Then he managed to sound in the Canadian Army. the Triland's distress signal, "I have been in the SIU since which had the effect of inducing 1946. Association with the SIU the attackers to scramble off the is a great advantage for Canad­ ship and escape into the pre­ ian seamen, as it gives us great­ dawn. But by then the damage er bargaining power and the finest contracts in the world as had been done. models." The assault on the Triland The second Seafarer to make crew by CSU goons was reminis­ a statement about the affair cent of earlier CSU assaults on spoke as follows: Seafarers asleep in a hotel jn "I am a Canadian citizen, aged McAdam, New Brunswick, and 22. I have been going to sea aboard a ship in Montreal. It was also typical of what CSU since 1944. In 1946 I joined the thugs have been doing in recent SIU of which I am a bookmember. An agent of the CSU offer­ weeks in Vancouver. ed me a CSU book with three The small brother of one Sea­ months dueis paid. I refused. farer was beaten up one day ROCKS THROWN while he was playing outdoors "On the day before the big with a ball. A Seafarer was fol­ lowed to his girl's house one- attack on the Triland I was with night and both he and his girl a friend, when we were attacked were worked over. Nor were by CSU men. My friend jumped off the end of the pier. His at­ these incidents all. In the attack aboard the Tri­ tackers .hurled huge rocks at land, one of the goons was rec­ him. I threw one of my attack­ ognized. The man was described ers to the ground and began to by a Seafarer as "a psycho- pummel him. A passing team­ pathological case who has fre­ ster came to my aid. quently boasted of ambushing "At the. time of the attack on German boys and beating^them the Triland I was sleeping peace­ up, and attacking and raping fully in my sack. I awoke to German girls while in the occu­ find myself.being struck on the head and shoulders with a mon­ pation army." key fist soaked in white lead. NINE GASHES "Fortunately I was in the lower Four of the men who were bunk so that my attacker could aboard the Triland issued state­ not swing their weapon effec­ ments for the LOG. The names tively. "Hence I was able to grab it, of these men are omitted to pre­ vent reprisals on them—and their pull it away from him and use families. The first of them said:- it in my own defense... My "At 3:30 a.m.. May 26, 1949, I roommate, Steve, was knocked was awakened by loud scream­ out and suffered a badly swollen ing. I got out of my bunk and elbow. I was able to get away stepped out into the alley. As I with light wounds on the head "What's the latest on Cities Service?" a member >vrites the LOG. Well, here is how left my cabin I was struck on and arms. My groin also suffered things stand as of press time: the head with a hard object. from blows with the monkey-fist. The regional office of the National Labor Relations Board is still investigating the "After I had beaten off my Half stunned, I grappled with my attacker, whereupon I was attackers I ran out on the boat 19 "objections" filed by the company after its unlicensed personnel overwhelmingly again slugged on the head sev­ deck. It and the mess room were designated the SIU as their collective bargaining agent. eral times from behind. covered with blood. I tried the As soon as the NLRB regional office concludes its investigation of the company "Blows rained upon my body shore telephone, but it had been and head from all .sides. I slipped cut. I repaired it and phoned charges, it will submit a report to the Washington office for a final ruling. If the ob­ and fell several times. Some­ the SIU International Represen­ jections are thrown out, an order duly certifying the SIU as collective bargaining agent how I got hold of a fire axe. I tatives who notified SIU branches is expected to be issued at that point. do not know whether I picked it of what had happened. The Cities Service Tankermen's Association — CTMA — is dead and buried, but tho up from the deck or took it "After I phoned, I began blow­ old company lawyers are stirring her grave, trying to put the breath of life in her beatdown off the wall. It stands to ing the ship's whistle. Soon the reason I was not struck on the dock watchman appeared. He up, fat — but very cold — carcass. But she's dead, all right, because you can smell her head with the fire axe, as no told me to stop the racket as it even more strongly than when the Cities Service lawyers first tried to sell her to the man could survive that. was 'nothing serious.' The at­ CS seamen. "I drove the attackers off with tackers had left the ship by Meanwhile, all pro-Union men aboard Cities Service ships are urged to remain on the axe and with help frbm way of the dock, presumably their vessels until they receive the protection of an SIU contract. If asked to sign a Other members of the_^crew. under tljie very nose of the CTMA petition, do so, as the company is still making every attempt to rid its fleet of "I have nine gashes on my watchman. head and bruise? on my arms, "Our aim is to get wages and known pro-Union seamen.- �Page Four THE Tampa SlU Active In AFL Drive To Win Better Deal For Labor SEAFARER S/EOG TALKING THE MATTER OVER By RAY WHITE TAMPA—Shipping and busi­ of 125,000—affiliated with the ness are on the slow side in this AFL. port, but we are still managing Labor's League for Political to ship replacements on the Education, the AFL educational coastwise ships, which are com­ body with which we are coop­ erating, is making great strides ing in here as usual. We had the Canton Victory locally. A candidate for public in for a payoff last Simday. office has a good chance of be­ There is a good crew aboard this ing elected if he has the back­ ship, so there wasn't any ing of this group. trouble. We shipped several re­ However, before any support placements to this vessel and al­ is given, a man must have con­ so to the Chickasaw, another crete proof that he is a staunch supporter of organised labor and caller. There were a number of beefs that he will work in its behalf. on the Chickasaw that were la­ Several oldtimers are around belled "Skipper-made." It ap­ at this time, among them Jimpears that the Skipper doesn't mie Jones, Paul Brinson and old like the way the Steward parts man Bill Scarlett, who just came in from Mobile. his hair. Sonny Simmons, former Port He cuts the Steward's orders Agent, paid off the Canton Vic­ for stores, then beefs because he tory last Tuesday, after having doesn't get everything he wants. been aboard for several months. The crew rates the Steward as He decided to hang around for okay. We visited the ship sev­ a while and catch up on his eral times while she was in port, fishing. and lined' things up somewhat. SIU HITS LABOR FOE Friday, June 10, 1949 Port Galveston Rides Wave Of Good Shipping By KEITH ALSOP The Philadelphia Branch made a change for the better when it moved recently to new quarters at 337 Market Street. Here are Dispatcher Ray Oates^ (left) and Port Agent Jim Sheehan as they discuss the benefits .of the move. Photo »was submitted to the LOG by Seafarer RichaAl Martinez. The LOG hopes to have a picture layout of the new Hall in a future issue. Put Photo In Union Book For Protection GALVESTON — Shipping has been good in the Port of Galves­ ton—so good, in fact, that there haven't been enough men around: here in the past six weeks to constitute a quorum for a meet­ ing. However, a sufficient number of men has been coming in from other ports to solve the problem. Present indications poiint to some pretty fair shipping for the next couple of weeks. Scheduled for possible payoffs here thus far are an Isthmian scow, a Miss­ issippi ship and a couple of Wa­ terman jobs. You can't count heavily on the Waterman ships, however, as that outfit can change its mind on payoffs faster than a woman can in buying a hat. PAYOFFS Vessels that paid off here in the past two-week shipping pe­ riod were the SS Beauregard, Waterman, in Galveston; SS Ed­ ward Markham, South Atlantic, in Houston; SS Warrior, Water­ man, in Houston; SS T. Haywood, Waterman, in Port Arthur, and the SS John Hanson; White Range, in Galveston. Signing on again *were the Beauregard, Edward Markham, Warrior, T. Haywood and the John Hanson. All beefs at the payoffs and sign-ons were taken care of in regular SIU fashion. A couple of the Brothers are iri the local Marine Hospital as of this writing. They're Bill Brown and Fred P. Lallier. The announcement on the local labor news front is that the AFL State Federation of Labor will hold its annual convention some­ time during the latter part of. this month. The Seafarers will be i-epresented. We'll keep you informed on the proceedings of the con­ vention through this column. The SIU here was highly in­ strumental in getting Tom Wat­ By JOE ALGINA probably be settled soon. The for the job ahead of permitmen son's anti-labor law sent back Dowling has finished her work if they have the rating. for a State-wide referendum. We NEW YORK—Before plunging for awhile and is heading for Speaking of misunderstand­ had a representative at Tallahas­ into the breakdown of the ship­ ings, a lot of squabbles come up Baltimore to lay up. see, the state capital, during the ping situation in the New York aboard ship over who is supposed The sign ons were: Steel Re­ time the bill was under discus- area, here's a suggestion worthy to do a specific job not outlined corder, Elizabeth, Suzanne, Cor­ sion. of consideration by book mem­ nelia, Beatrice, Kathryn, Sea- in the agreement. The Committee on Labor Leg­ bers: train New Jersey, Seatrain New Several times Cooks have com­ islation voted ten-to-two to re­ A man's Union book is his York, Robin Goodfellow, Robin plained that they were doing fer it to the people. This is a means of making his livelihood victory for organized labor in and he usually protects it care­ Mowbray, Robin Trent, Colabee, work that was not their duty. Bessemer Victory, Algonquin Unless the agreement says speci­ Florida. fully, but sometimes a book is Victory and Gadsden. fically that they are not to do The Watson law is as bad, if lost and months later it turns up The Gadsden was in lay-up af­ the work, they should pitch in not worse than the Taft-Hartley in the hands of some character ter carrying grain for awhile with the other Cooks and do the law. trying to pass himself off as a and is now going back to hauling work instead of bickering among Labor's best friend in this Seafarer. themselves. state—Senator Claude Pepper- To combat this, Seafarers are locomotives to Turkey. One of the m.isunderstandings PITCH IN is up for re-election next year. urged to paste a passport picture of the Union shipping rules There is some talk of Tom Wat­ of themselves inside the book's The work has to be done and son opposing him. Senator Pep­ cover and write their name comes from permitmen who do a little teamwork makes the per makes no bones abqut the across the picture, and onto the not understand the rights of work makes the work easier and fact that he strongly supports margin in the book. This way an bookmen under group registra­ the crew relations a lot happier. Before closing, it's worth re­ organized labor. Both Watson imposter would have a tough tion. A bookmember has priority peating that men who get off a and Governor Millard Caldwell, time rigging the book to suit oyer a permitman at all times. If ship for medical reasons should who is another possible candi­ himself. a bookman, for example, is reg­ apply for unemployment pay as date, are opposed to labor. A lot of men have made this istered, in group I and a job soon as they are released from Florida already has one anti- move already and the SIU urges comes up in another group for the hospital. labor man in Washingt<ki. He is that the entire membership do which he has the rating, he has Regardless of the illness—den­ Senator Spessard Holland, a the same to protect themselves. the right to take the job ahead tal work included—men should All Saafarers now paying staunch supporter of the T-H If Seafarers are in New York, dues on tripcards are re­ law, who has stumped the state they can make the protection of a permitman, provided, how­ get a hospital slip from the Skip­ quested to forward their praising this anti-labor legisla­ doubly safe by stopping at the ever, there is no bookman avail­ per and collect their unemploy­ cards to SIU Headquarters, tion, Unfortunately, Holland still 6th Deck and having the official able who is registered in that ment insurance when they are has three years to serve of his Union seal impressed on their group. 6th"Floor, 51 Beaver Street,. recovered. They have a legiti­ current term. New York for exchange to ^ In other words, if no bookmen mate right to the money and photograph. permits. This business of using identi­ are around for a job, bookmen should make their claim as soon AFL ORGANIZING DRIVES fying photographs is only a sug­ from other groups can throw in as possible. : A drive is presently under gestion and is by no means a way to organize Maas Brothers, Union rule. It just seems to be a the c i t y's largest department good idea, and the protection it gives is worth the few minutes store. Considerable progress has it takes to have the picture taken. sels called here ih-transit: Alcoa Word has been received from By CAL TANNER b^n made, despite the fact that Roamer, Steel Mariner, Greeley, the Waterman Steamship ComFAIR SAILING innumerable obstacles have been MOBILE — Although shipping Victory, Del Alba and Bull Run. pany that the body of Wayne J. placed in the way of the AFL Back to the shipping picture: has been somewhat slow during Only a few minor beefs pop­ Wookey, a bookmember who, Retail Clerks Union, not only by This past period we paid off 20 the past two weeks, the pros­ was stabbed to death in Salon­ Maas Brothers but other em­ ships and signed on 15, for what pects for next week appear ped during the payoffs, but all ika, Greece, during a stopover ployers as well. However, it we'll term a fair week across the much brighter. Scheduled so far were settled to the crews' satis­ of the Fairhope, was being re­ looks, as though this time the board. for crewing are four Waterman faction. The in-transit ships were turned to Mobile on the same in good shape. Retail Clerks will win. The payoffs were: Elizabeth, C-2s and an Alcoa C-1. The Alabama State Federa­ vessel. Our relations with the other Suzanne, Cornelia, Beatrice and Ships paying off here included The funeral will probably take trade unions are tops. We have Kathryn, Bull; Steel Recorder, the Fairhope, Afoundria, Ponce tion of Labor held its annual place here. A complete story on convention in Mobile a couple given assistance to the Laundry Steel Vendor, Steel Scientist and de Leon, Wild Ranger, Antinous, Workers, the Teamsters and the Allegheny Victory, Isthmian; Bret Harte, Yaka, Jeff Davis and of weeks ago. The Seafarers In­ this incident will be carried in Retail Clerks during the past Seatrains New York and New the Morning Light, all Waterman, ternational was well-represent­ next week's report. ed, with 31 delegates attending Brothers in the Marine Hos­ couple of weeks. Jersey; Robin Mowbray and Rob­ and the Alcoa Clipper. The Laundry Workers asked in Trent; Colabee, AmericanSigning on were the Clipper, in behalf of several affiliated or- pital during the past week in­ for aid during their organizing Hawaiian; Julesburg, Terminal bound for the British West In­ ganizationsr These SIU dele­ cluded J. B. Berreier, E. Collins, drive and we responded readily. Tankers; Purdue Victory, Besse­ dies; the Morning Light, heading gates represented all branches H. Ashurst, F. Goose, L. How­ They were successful in obtain­ mer Victory and Azalea City, for Puerto Rico; the Jeff Davis, of the maritime industry, and ard, L. Atkins, J. Naylor and J; ing a contract with the city's Waterman; Algonquin Victory, scheduled for stops at London, they were received with respect L. Worley. largest laundries, the Latin-Am­ St. Lawrence Navigation, and Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotter­ by the convention. The meeting Among those on the beach are erican and Imperial outfits. William Dowling, State Fuel. dam. The Alawai, Waterman, lasted four days. Lynaugh, H. C. Fields, Eyag-' Once labor's forces are con­ All were in good shape and also signed on, for a run to The Marine Allied Workers' elos Stratis, J. Byers,' C. Sey­ organizing drive in .the Gulf is solidated here, Tampa will be easy for "the Patrolmen to square Greece, Italy and Turkey. mour, H. House, J. Crews, L, the best organized city in the away. The only beef still hang­ The - Antinous and Wild Rang­ in full swing and it looks as US. At this time, we have 50,- ing fire came up in the Steel er signed on continuous articles. though' this outfit , is really going Taylor, H. Wilson, F. James^ . _ I Andy George and- F. Jldwards. C90 people—out cf a - population Scientist's black gang and will In addition, the following Ves­ places. A&6 Tripcards Mobile Shipping Prospects Seem Brighter �THE Friday. June 10. 1949 SEAFARERS Page Five LOG % WHAT ttWMIC.,, QUESTION: What incident gave you the greatest thrill of your seagoing career?. JAMES E. WILSON. FOW; D. E. MILLER. FWT: JOHN C. JACKSON, MM: BENNO ZIELINSKI, Deck Eng.: PABLO DEPAZ, MM: In 1945 I made my first trip to sea from the West Coast. I Was dispatched to a C-4 headed for India, to pick up and return home 2500 American soldiers. In addition . to the thrill of being aboard my first ship. I found interesting the way the voyage was planned, right down to the finest detail. I was amazed at the efficiency that went into the organizing of a ship for a big Job. The storing, crewing, and timing of the operation was top notch. It was a line trip and everything came off okay. Stores were adequate and everybody was happy to see that the affair went off so well. Seeing Rio de Janeiro for the first time, back in 1945, gave me one of the biggest thrills I've had since going to sea. I was only there a few days, but I got around to see most of the points of interest, among which was Sugar Loaf Mountain, which I ascended by cable car. On sec­ ond thought, though, I probably got a bigger thrill than the Rio visit. That was the time I learn­ ed we were leaving the Persian Gulf after shuttling- out of there for a period of nine months. The heat had taken a terrific toll among the crew, and I guess I was almost stir crazy. Outside of supporting other unions, such as the ILGWU, which 1 found interesting, an ex­ perience I had in 1947 gave me the biggest thrill of my sea­ going career. While my ship was in Bremen I took some time off to fly to Berlin. When the Army transport plane I was aboard came over Berlin, I saw the ruins of the German capitol spread out under us. The sight was awe-inspiring. It brought home to me the full effects of the war and the allied bombs. Skeletons of buildings and debris everywhere took my breath away. It was my biggest thrill, and also mute testimony to the terrible toll of war. Changing from a lifeboat to a raft after my ship, the old Penmar, was torpedoed by a Nazi sub off Iceland during the war. Our lifeboat was overloaded and we couldn't bail her out fast enough. They asked for volun­ teers to go on a raft. I went, then three others followed me. All together we were on the water 84 hours. As we were abandoning ship, the Captain's Steward tossed me a bottle of gin, which I figured I'd Jpreak out when spirits were low. When I took the bottle out later and passed it around, you should have seen the Skipper's face as he recognized the familiar label. I was in Calcutta the day In­ dia got her independence from the British. That was a great day for the people of Calcutta and for everybody else in India, I guess. The people were all dressed up and they danced and shouted in the streets all day^ I guss that, when you wait for a couple of hundred years or so to get your freedom, it really means something when the great day comes. I went ashore to watch the celebration, and I got a thrill from seeing so many people happy at once. Freedom is something that makes any­ body happy. Maybe there isn't enough of it in the world. DOUGLAS O'NEILL. ABt JOHN FEDESOVICH, Wiper: JOE KOTALIK, Bellboy: EDWARD GONSALVES, OS: This isn't exactly in the na­ ture of a thrilling experience, but it certainly gave me one of the biggest laughs I've had at sea. I was aboard the Morning Zught at the time. We were down in Mayaguez, P.R. Two of the crew were painting the side of the ship from a small boat on the offshore side. They were us­ ing "man helpers," dipping them into five gallon buckets of paint. Suddenly those on deck lieard some commotion. We looked down. The water around the small boat was covered with red paint and our two painters were swimming around in the stuff. They got a big horse laugh. On New Year's Day, 1949, we were moving into Portland, Ore­ gon, in a storm. Suddenly we came upon a fishing boat hove to in the weather. She was ob­ viously in bad shape. There were two men aboard her, one of them a 19-year-old kid. We brought them aboard our ship. They were all-in, having gone at least two days without sleep and, I guess, without food. They were just lost in the storm. We tried to tow their boat, but the line broke and a couple of days later their boat was found wrecked. They were lucky we picked them up. To me it was a lesson on how tough the sea can be. 1 don't know. It depends on what you mean. There are all kinds Of thrills. I remember one thing that gave me a bang. In May 1947, I was Messman aboard the Del Norte. We were coming into Rio de Janeiro one day. Suddenly overhead there ap­ peared three' American planes. I think they were B-25s. Anyway, they came in low and circled us. Then they circled us^ again, and a couple more times. Finally they dipped their wings and flew away. Whether it was a thrill for anyone else or not, I don't know, but it was exciting to me to be greeted in a foreign port by our own airplanes. During the recent war I was on an ATS ship, the State of Virginia, which was en route to Brazil from Trinidad. We were traveling in convoy, of course. In that period of the war, the Nazi submarines were operating around the clock in the South Atlantic and they picked off ships like clay pigeons. So, sure enough, a pack of raiders showed up when we were about half way to Brazil. They let go with the torpedoes and although we didn't get hit, several ships in the convoy were sent to the bot­ tom. There was plenty of ex­ citement on board our ship, which was loaded with soldiers. NORMAN EDWARDS, FWT: Back in England in 1941, a group of British seamen were as­ signed to man two ships, the Pacific and the Messala, which we were to pick up in the US. I was about to sign for the Paci­ fic when a friend said the Mes­ sala would be in New Orleans and, therefore, a better deal. The Pacific was sailing from New York. After innumerable com­ plications caused by the Messala's unseaworthiness, we were forced to drop behind the con­ voy, which later was attacked by the Nazis. 25 of the 77 ships were lost. When I got to London, I heard that the Pacific had gone down and that only one man survived. I sure was grate­ ful for mt friend's advice. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS Friday. June 10. 1949 LOG AMD NEWS DeSoto Crewman Urges ShipmatesTo Back AFL Typos In Miami Strike * SEAFARERS ABOARD THE ALCOA PIONEER ^ . •* , > s ^ -i/,, ' /- The 125 members of the International Typo­ graphical Union now on strike against the Daily News and the Herald in Miami deserve the full support of the SIU, Sea-* farer Philip Reyes told meeting he chaired last the crew of the SS De month. He said that the newspaper Soto, Waterman coast­ publishers were trying to force wise ship, at a shipboarc the open shop down the throats of the Miami typos, and were using Florida's own anti-closed shop law as well as the TaftHartley Act to do it. Because the SIU does not maintain a Hall in Miami, Reyes suggested that the crew of any ship touch­ ing that port go see the strikers The men of the Waterman and give some tangible evidence vessel, Antinous, are pressing a of support. search for the former crewmemBITTER STRUGGLE bers of the Marine Arrow. The The Miami printers' strike has reason: to thank them for the washing machine given them been in progress for six months. when the Marine Arrow was It began when the publishers sold to another company. tried to get an open shop con­ tract, a contract which would The matter came up recently allow non-union printers to work at a shipboard meeting, and a alongside union printers for suggestion was made that the SEAFARERS LOG be employed wages and conditions the ITU to convey the thanks of the An­ won. ITU officials say that the publishers obviously are trying tinous crew for the fine gift. to rim the typographical union One of the crewmembers, in out of Miami. commenting on the union-like gesture, stated that the action Seafarer Reyes pointed out to of the Marine Arrow men "spoke his crewmates that the Interna­ - louder than anything of real tional Typographical Union was imity and brotherhood." one of the oldest organizations The crew bemoaned the fact in the American Federation of that they did not have the Labor and was playing an im­ names of the crewmembers re­ portant role in the fight on the sponsible for the gift, but hop­ Taft-Hartley Act and the "little ed that they would leam some­ Taft-Hartleys" which a number how of the Antinous crew's of state legislatures have adopt­ ed. "A boost for the type-setters thanks. from Seafarers touching Miami Appropriately enough, the top­ ic discussed during the meet­ would be a first class demon­ ing's education was: Unity of stration of inter-union solidar­ the SIU. ity," Reyes declared. The meeting was chairmaned Recording the meeting's pro­ by Charles O. Lee and recorded ceedings was Raffael Martini. by Paul Carter. Antinous Crew Seeks To Thank Arrow Brothers Tail End Of A Fish Story V. G. Colas, an AB aboard Isthmian's Steel Chemist, got a chance to display his skill as a fisherman recently as the vessel lay off Vizgapatam, in the Bay of Bengal. Casting a line from the ship's deck. Colas hooked a five foot, 75 pound shark. After he had subdued his quarry, Colas went down over the side of the Chemist and posed for the customary picture, taken by one of his shipmates. He then turned his catch over to several eager natives, who con­ sider the tiger shark something of a table delicacy. Passenger Crewman Is Rabid Hobbyist Between trips the average crewemember of a passenger ship has hardly enough time to get used to the feel of land afoot be­ fore heading out to sea again, but Fred Schroeder, Plumber on Del­ ta Line's SS Del Norte, manages in his few days ashore to squeeze in flings at his half dozen or so hobbies besides courting a New Orleans girl. A young man in a hurry, In the meantime; however, he'll Schroeder usually wastes no time content - himself with sailing getting ashore in his hometown aboard the Del Norte and getting of New Orleans and out to the in a few licks at his hobbies be­ wide open spaces where he may tween trips. take a spin in a plane, hunt rab­ What his girl friend thinks of bits in the backwoods, troll for his many avocations isn't known, big ones in the Gulf, or maybe but chances are that she's handy take to the highway on his mo­ with a rifle and fishing rod. How torcycle. In his less adventurous else could she keep up with the moments he hobbies with horses. guy? The 23-year-old Seafarer, a member of the SIU since 1943, can't explain his avid pursuit of the many sports, other than to say that he likes to get'around and enjoy himself while doing it, FLYING TIME Most of his hobbies he picked up as a youth in and around the The ill-fated raid on the MV big southern city. It was after a Sea Trader by Venezuelan cus­ long haul aboard the tug Watch toms men took place in the port Hill in the Pacific during the of Maracaibo, and not in La war that he turned his interest Guaira as originally reported in to flying. He'll soon receive a the ship's minutes of April 10, commercial pilot's license. according to Charles OppenheimFor the future, when he gets er. Oppenheimer served as sec­ more than a few days off, he retary-treasurer of the shipboard plans to team up with six other meeting at which the Maracaibo fellows in a cabin cruiser and go incident was discussed. on a long cruise fof- the bigger The story of the Sea Trader fish in the sea. Another long crew's experience in the Vene­ range desire is to get on the zuelan • port appeared in the FRED SCHROEDER African run and bag an elephant. SEAFARERS LOG of May 10. It revealed that customs men had illegally boarded the vessel and seized the property of two crew members. After the crew vigor­ ously protested the arbitrary ac­ tion, the customs officials told! By SALTY DICK the two men to report at the Ray Flynn has finally left someone came to his rescue... customs house, where they said a Delia scow after being on it Erasemo Arroyo dreams of the the property would be returned. for over two years. The rea­ day when he can retire from Instead, they placed the claim­ son was illness... For those the sea and live in the hills of ants under arrest. The Sea Trad­ who do not know it„ the SIU. Puerto Rico with cows and er's Skipper and crew then ap­ Constitution reads you can be chickens. pealed to the American consul. fined $10 for the first offense Men are still being trained As a result, the customs men for being drunk and bring the in the U. & Maritime School were forced to release the two Union into ill repute. Read at St. Petersburg... While on men and return their property. Article XX. Section 5... The the high seas suggest Sparks Oppenheimer advised crew­ big fellow you see around the to get Station WPG in Nor­ members who might have sim­ HaU in New York looking like folk for maritime news. I un­ ilar experiences in the South a million and smiling all the derstand that Wayne Miller is American port to be just as firm time is Albert DeForrest. He's announcer... Mike Kolokik has as th^ Sea Trader men were in « on the beach but receiving his finally gotten a slow boat to opposing the illegal raids. How­ pay every week. China. He had a minor oper­ ever, the success of the Sea Shorty Sanchez is the little Trader crew in turning the fellow who fell into a huge tank ation recently and the doctor tables on the raiders is expect­ on a ship and was not mi^ed told him "it won't be long ed to considerably reduce the until he started yelling and now." possibility of recurrences. Seafarers Turned Tables On Customs In Port Maracaibo 'The Voice Of The Sea' BIG CHOMPERS Colas said that the shark had some 150 teeth. Each row of 75, contained 50 saw teeth, he swd. The Steel Chemist paid off in Baltimore on May 10, following a five month voyage. • Crewmember Paul Perez look Ihis photograph of some of his shipmates during a stopover at Halifax recently. While in port, the pioneer men exchanged greetings with their Brothers of the SIU Canadian District. V. G. COLAS �Friday. June 10, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings more careful in dumping refuse ALGONQUIN VICTORY. April 17—Gene Flowers, Chair­ off the fantail. Minute of si­ lence for lost Brothers. man: John W. Parker. Secretary. « it « Engine and stewards delegates KATHRYN, April 5 — A. reported all okay, deck delegate Oquendo. Chairman: T. W. Blanreported disputed overtime for ton. Secretary. Six men on es­ cleaning bilges. Motion carried sential duty excused from meet­ that Steward order new mat­ ing. No departmental beefs. tresses and pillows and that Ship's delegate i-eported that Duvernoy's bread and Snow foc'sle ventilation system was in­ Boy washing powder not be pur­ effective ^nd unhealthy and that chased. -Motion carried to get something should be done about after 1st Assistant for not re­ it. Report accepted. Voted for pairing' boom collars. Good and new awning over poop deck and Welfare: Suggestion made that delegates contact Baltimore "gestion of 1st Assistant Engin­ for painting of mess hall. Also TiTith./irwiyAgent concerning transportation eer that present Engine delegate voted that delegates should call ~ cr _ and new wage scale. Stewards be replaced. Bosun reported that meeting if and when a man is Department given vote of thanks deck department would be given fired so that crew can decide for fine food served during voy­ time off in port. Deck depart­ whether or not the firing was age, especially the wonderful ment to draw for gangway justified. Decided to send this resolution to Headquarters for Easter dinner. One minute of watches. possible wider action. Repair silence observed for departed 4 4 4 list prepai-ed. Various matters Brothers. ALCOA PIONEER. May 3 — discussed under Good and Weir Huff. Chairxnah: Drawdy, Secre­ fare. tary. Reports of delegates ac­ cepted. Motion by Story that all men desiring to pay off in Hali­ fax notify ship's delegate as soon as possible. Motion by Bouland 4. S. 4. 4 4 4 STEEL MAKER, April 3 —A. that in future no shipboard MARINA. April 7 — V. SwanWoodferd. Chairman: T. Con- meetings be held before 8 A.M. cepcion. Secretary. Delegates re­ or after 5 P.M. Motion defeated. son. Chairman: E. Goulding. ported no beefs. New Business: Motion by Rubinoff that after Secretar;i% Minutes of previous Motion carried that the crew the first draw in Halifax only meeting accepted. Elected Rowe pantry scullery be fixed for bet­ American money will be accept­ to post of ship's delegate. Repair ter drainage. Also that coffee ed, where it does not conflict list to be turned over to Patrol­ urn be repaired. Good and Wel­ with existing currency laws. One man in States. Voted to repair By HANK fare: Suggestion made that old minute of silence for departed kitchen utensils. Minute of si­ lence in memory of departed library be exchanged for new Brothers. The average Seafarer has either a .mustache or. smokes cigars. Brothers. reading material when ship ar­ 4 4 4, We haven't any statistics on all this, but we can't help noticing 4 4 4 rives in Honolulu. STEEL APPRENTICE. Mar. 27 these things. By the way, we're wondering if cigar-smoking CITRUS PACKER. April 10— —C. Loesch, Chairman: B. Un4. 4. Brothers have a choice, in several brands of cigars put of the shipSTEEL RECORDER. April 24 dertajlo. Secretary. Delegates re­ H. Gordon. Chairman: W. H. boai'd slop chests in these times? ... Flash News—Johnny Ward Kumke. Secretary. No beefs in Eddie Lessor, Chairman: J. ported everything running sailed into this town with his mustache after a voyage... Brother Taboada, Secretary. New Busi­ smoothly. No New Business. Good Deck Department, but engine Blackie Connoi's writes from Hawaii saying his ship SS Steel ness: Motion carried that Patrol­ and Welfare: Suggestion made delegate i-eported two permits Maker is tied up by the longshoremen's strike. Okay, Jim, the man be contacted about fumiga­ that a letter be sent to the SIU missed ship in Kobe and ste­ LOGs are on their way down to you • in Kahului, Maui... Brother tion of the ship. Motion carried Hall complimenting the Stew­ wards delegate said there was Ray Duhrkopp came in-transit last week, with his mustache. He's that crew quarters be painted. ards Department on the good an overtime beef to be settled. aboard the SS Gadsden... Little Joe Kotalik must be a dapperMotion carried that a voluntary feeding and handling of food. Varied discussion under Good looking Seafarer when he's rigged up in that passenger ship bell­ donation be made for SIU sea­ One minute of silence for de­ and Welfare covering laundry, boy's uniform... One of the Gulf oldtimers. Brother E. W. Mayo, repair list and slopchest. men at Fort Stanton TB hospi­ parted Brothers. sailed into one of our ports. Where are you. Brother Mayo?... 4-4 4 tal. Good and Welfare: Suggest­ FYom a letter we learn that- another oldtimer, Brother Harold DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE. ed that delegates have books in April 3—Duke Livingston. Chair­ Laurvik is taking a little vacation from the sea (as he calls it) order for Patrolmen. All quar­ man: R. Guild. Secretary. Deck, out in Kansas. Smooth vacationing. Brother Laurvik... Artie King, ters to be tidied up for the new engine and stewards delegates well-known cake Baker, shipped out on the Seatrain Havana along crew. reported no beefs beyond a few with the oldtime Bosun, M. Van Ryswyk. 4 4 4 ^ 4 JOHN B. WATERMAN, April STEEL ADMIRAL. Mar. 31— disputed hours. Under Good and 10—Luke Collins. Chairman: E. W. W. Weslbrook, Chairman: M. Welfare talked over the food sit­ Brother "Tiny" Mease sailed into town recently after a Jones, Secretary. Delegates re­ L. McCarly. Secretary. Delegates uation, making suggestions for benefit of the Steward and voyage with Brother Pete King—who stayed on for another ported beefs on overtime due for reported no beefs. Good and not breaking sea watches. Mo­ Welfare: McMullen suggested Cooks. Repair list drawn up. round of good voyaging... Frank Waller sailed into town after tion carried that a letter be sent that crew get together on clean­ Minute of silence for lost three months of inter-coastal... Brother Ivan Whitney is in to Union Hall concerning 2nd ing of passageways, heads, show­ Brothers. town with his mustache after tripping on the IbervUle. If you're 4 4 4 Cook who missed the ship, caps- ers and pantry. Suggested that FLORIDA. April 13—L. Shaw. in the frame of mind to talk about wrestling, as a topic of ing it to sail shorthanded. Good some arrangement be made to Chairman: T. R. Hyde. Secretary. conversation only, then Ivan is sure to bend a willing ear. and Weilarc: Suggestion made prevent outsiders from raiding Department delegates' reports that punching bag be put up to night lunch. Suggestion made He's done a bit of groaning and grimacing at one time, we've accepted. Collection for Brother give crew a work out. Suggestion that Patrolman see Chief Mate learned... Bosun Mike Rossi is in town again after several Herman Laundres totaled 196 made that New York' launch about requiring men to sign re­ months of shipping—with mustache and those "hearts" games dollars. Under Good and Wel­ tickets be turned over to ship's ceipt for $1 in case of loss of no doubt... Here's an item we forgot to mention in our last fare, various shipboard problems delegate to see if money can foc'sle key. One minute of silence were discussed. Minute of si­ column. Brother "Red" Beers is in town a few weeks now from be collected. for departed Brothers. the West Coast. Red, who is a bartender (sea-going, if we're lence for Brothers lost at sea. correct) hasn't been in this town for many years. We hope 4 '4 4 SANDCHIEF. AprU 9 — Ed "Red" isn't talking into his beers about having enough of Parr. Chairman: John Cole. Sec­ this expensive town already. retary. Previous meeting min­ utes accepted. Deck and engine duties and overtime problem dis­ The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the LOYOLA VICTORY. AprU 18 homes of the following Brothers—Leonard Kennedy of Alabama, cussed in detail. Stewards De­ 4 4 4 partment had no beefs. Voted —Seeburger. Chairman: Cairns. EVISTAR, March 27 — Cox. to appropriate funds to purchase Secretary. Departmental re­ J. H. Martin of New York, Clifford Umfieet of Missouri, Curtis Chairman; N a g 1 e. Secretary. games and other recreational ports accepted. Under Good and Ridge of California, Joseph Bierman of New Jersey, Archie Carter Delegates reported on number of material for use of crew. Voted Welfare discussed making repairs of North Carolina, M. G. Batchelor of Alabama, Harold Witt of books and permits in their de­ that any man leaving ship must of washing machine, painting^ Maryland, James Sellers of Georgia, E. P. Sahuque of Louisiana... partments. New Business: Mo­ give 24 hours notice and wait deck gang foc'sles, pantry and A few' Seafarers in town right now are: Elmer Witzke, Andy tion by Jarvis to send a repre­ for replacement from Union messhall as Mate had promised Hom-illa, Roy White and Bill Doran, Francis Sylvia, W. W. Reidy, John Bednar, big George Whale, the Steward, with his familiar sentative to Hall to see if it is Hall. Failure to follow this pro­ at begining of the trip. cigars... Since one of the well-known oldtimers sailed, there's possible to pay off without Pa­ cedure to result in charges. 4 4 4 one record we don't hear in the music-boxes. It's called "The trolman. Good and Welfare: Dis­ Broad discussion under Good 9TEEL AGE. April 13—R. LiStreets of Laredo." cussion on performers, condi­ and Welfare. pari. Chairman: B. B. Darley. tions, welfare of crew and Union. Secretary. No beefs reported by 4 4 4 department delegates. R. Lipari SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, 4 4 4 Brother Frank Gages is in town talking about the Liberty BIENVILLE, April 6—Drozak, April 12—^Mclnlyre, Chairman: was elected ship's delegate. tanker he made last week... We heard from that talented Chairman: John ~ Brady, Secre­ Roy Robertson, Secretary. No Voted to create a ship's fund, Seafarer artist. Norman Maffie. who keeps running down to the tary. Deck and Engine delegates beefs reported by departmental the balance to be tuimed over to Islands, that he hope.s to further develop that skill by going reported disputed overtime. Ste­ delegates. Voted after discus­ hospital at end of trip. Deck to school. Good luck. Norman... Brothers, keep those ships wards delegate reported every­ sion that all delegates were to delegate reported that men who happy by running those jobs according to the agreement. thing okay in his department. post overtime totals before each didn't get hot night lunch on Keeping your nose clean and the ship clean makes for happy Brother Drozak elected ship's arrival in New York. Under sailing day would be compen­ voyages, indeed. delegate. Crew voted down sug- Good and Welfare decided to be sated. If goit are a, poor aiul dc ndt cdicm^oii arc at sisa,, tpa ivili sa-vfe ijotur and £ricnd& a lot ctf wovrt^ hy iioti£yia^ theitt wh^ yotL out. <3iv&thott titenaatiecif tlte ship, coittfaityfe address, attd Wi CUT and RUN �THE SEAFARERS Page Eighl Copra And Far Eastern Cabarets Highlight Harte's Round WorldTrip To Ihe Edilor: Articles were signed the morn­ ing of November 22, 1948 and thus began the round-the-world voyage of the Bret Harte. Each man was punctured five times in the left arm by a doctor. That afternoon a one-armed crew turned to. I escaped work that day for awhile by having the fellows call me AB when the Engineers were around. This worked until Red Owens, an Oiler and former pal of mine, came up and slapped me on the back, saying, "I'm glad you made the Oiler's job." "Aha," said the Chief Engineer, and the echoes of the mall-on-bearing wrench told the story of his greeting. During the outward run many sea stories were exchanged, with Brother Roundtree taking top honors for his tall tales. His exaggerating (\xceeded his cook- Hardworking Deck Man Staunch Seafarer Frank Sylva, AB, poses aboard the MV Seatrader after comple­ tion of a hard day of work keeping the German vintage ship in shape. Frank is a booster of the LOG. seeing to if that there are adequate copies aboard at the beginning of each trip. 14-Year-Old Future Seaman Asks For Log To the Editor: I would like it very much if you would send me the SEA­ FARERS LOG each week. I re­ gret that I am not a member for I am too young. I love ships aiid I will belong to a union some day. I am 14 years old and I would like to get the SEA­ FARERS LOG so I will know what it's like. I found a copy of the LOG on Delaware Avenue near pier 98 in Philadelphia and I thought I might as well try to receive it. That's why I am writing. I • bc^e you will not turn me down. Leslie Goldstein (Ed. Note: .Please accept a gift subscription to the LOG from ihe Editors. We hope you like it.) ing by far. I also want Bosun Carl Carlson to know that I don't believe his yarn of meeting his brother coming around the Horn on a hatch board. When stores began to get low, partly because of bad stores re­ ceived in Norfolk, the Steward shrugged and claimed that the supply ship had struck a mine and was sunk. During a squall, Fireman Massey related the story of a trip when the seas were so rough they came down the stack and water was knee deep in the engine room. Fridar. June 10, 1949 LOG REYES* VIEW ON THE HAVANA-MIAMI RUN V. THC CHOW IM THt S5. FLORID-^ ejfCCLLENT. • came used to it. We ate, breathed, fought and slept with hell's own plague of copra bugs. The smeU alone was sickening. There was little in the way of pastimes, except in a couple of ports which boasted a movie and dance hall. SING TO ME. TONI On February 25 we departed from the Islands. After stops at Singapore, Aden and Suez we headed for Trieste, our destined port of discharge. It was here that Junior Bryant fell in love with Toni, the singer at the QUICK LOAD Sugar Bowl. Junior had been Discussion of sudden weather composing songs all trip and changes brought this one on. Toni sang one at the Club, there­ Robert King says the last time by winning Junior's heart. Now he was in the South Seas, a Toni doesn't know what to do typhoon blew the hatch covers with it. Theugh Trieste was off, filled the hatches with cocoa- favorable to everyone, the crew nuts, The sun came out and was glad to set sail for home. dried them and they sailed away Two pups, the Third Cook and with a full load of copra and Junior Bryant's heart were left four monkeys up the mast. All behind. After we were homeward in 24 hours. bound, the nervous strain. that The arrival of the Bret Harte in Honolulu sent grass skirt sales j had existed during the long and soaring, while pineapple juice, tedious trip soon passed away, prices remained at par. The but enroute to Mobile we reonly nite stand in this port wak ceived orders to go to Canada. bathed in typical California The crew's feelings turned, as weather: rain. The Hawaiian cold as a welldiggers in the gals are sure "full books" as far Klondike. After a short stop in Halifax, as we are' concerned, although the only gals we saw in grass the ship pulled away from the skirts were part of the nitery's dock with half the crew still orchestra. Our patronage there ashore saying fareweir to the was far the sole purpose of get­ local maidens. The Bosun, how­ ever, dropped the anchor to wait ting out of the rain. On January 10 we dropped for us. "It was alright, though," anchor off Kawasaki, Japan. I the Captain said, "I was just know many home town girls are about to tell you to, anyway." going to be pleased with the Some of the fellows say they're silk garments and tricky gim­ coming back to this port on vaca­ micks the fellows bought -for tion. Can't say that I blame them. We sailed for Manila, with them, either. Favoring winds and seas rumors rife that we would shuttle Army equipment between brought us to New York, the port of-pay off. All beefs and Manila and Japan. Manila proved to be another troubles are now in the capable one night stand with fair hands of the Patrolmen. The weather. All rumors of shutting gang is packing now, laughing were stopped. We received de­ and joking, ready to go their finite orders to load copra. Six separate ways. Some to vacation of the loading ports were made spots, others to their homes to in all. None of us had hauled wile away the weeks their pay copra before, but .it's best not to will permit. Whichever way they even mention the word around a travel, I'm sure ,some of us will seaman who has made this run meet again To talk over - the before. voyage of the Bret Harte, when The heat was just about un­ she took. the long way home. bearable until finally we beVincent Kuhl "TtlEfte AWE MORG 'JEA6l/t.L$ «. EflTlNS OUT OF THE FLORiPA, IM HAVANA THAU OUT .'V OF ANV OTHER SHIP. HNO THE CREW SETS HO £*n?A FOlf THIS- FXTRA . WOPK. Longtime crewmember of P&O's passenger ship. Florida, Brother E. Reyes sketches his impressions of the crew gained during the shuttling back and forth between Cuba and Flori­ da. Reyes took a vacation ashore since making this sketch, but late reports have it that he's back aboard agun— just can't stay away from her. I remember one membership meeting I attended where a re­ port was made stating that the Union was seaching for a new Hall in New York. That was quite awhile ago and' I haven't heard anymore about it. I am a keen reader of the LOG and have read the reports of the agents in various ports stating how their new Halls are being rigged up. In the past few months there have been re­ ports of new Halls in New Or­ leans, Philadelphia and Savan­ nah. I also believe Mobile will shortly begin renovating their present headquarters. In the LOG in the near future I would like to read where the New York Agent extends an in­ vitation to all to come and visit the new New York Hall. PLEDGES HELP I am only one member and not long in the Union, but I am 100 percent for the betterment of the organization. I would like to know what we can do to obtain a new building in New York? We are strong internally, we fire respected by the shipown­ ers and by coimtless of organiza­ tions throughout the country. I I j 61DRYHOLE * .1- €.ReV65 Seafarer Still Says Tacoma Is Way Up There As A City To the Editor: and all beefs were settled at the spot. Well boys, that is about all. there is about Tacoma at the moment. I would appreciate a line from any of the fellow who have sailed with me. Write to me care of the Tacoma Hall. Clyde L. Still 5 I thought I would drop a line to the fellows and let them know about the fair shipping port of Tacoma. This is one of the greatest cities I have ever visited. If the people would start wearing, top hats and tail coats you would swear the Pilgrims had just landed here. I was walking up a hill yesterday and lost 10 pounds during the first hundred feet. To a country boy these hills are like Mt. Fujiyama (Jap­ an's highest mountain, 12,395 To the Editor: feet—Ed). We had the Young America to I read with interest the letter pay off at the first of the week appearing in the Seafarers LOG of May 2, and headlined "Dis­ charge of 40-Year-Olds Seen as Major U. S. Problem." feel that as such we need a I have often devoted much place of business to conform thought to that serious subject with our position. I hope the members will come and I believe that if my thinking through and give their views on is correct I could turn out an . this matter. interesting article on it. I agree John Lavin (Ed. Note: For some time a that it is a matter of serious committee has been attempt­ concern. I wish I could find the ing to find a new Hall for the time to do the necessary research port of New York, but the into the whole business of how group feels that .-^the Union .men , 40 and over find it increas, doe. not waoi jutf anolhe. 4™'5' "f ® diBicult to Bod emHalL but a set-up that wUl ployment. Unfortunately, I must sail for answer every need of the a living and compelled put my; SIU. When that building is found a full report will be wish aside. Maybe someday I submitted to ihe membership will be able to tackle it, though. for action.) Victor E. Johnson Asks New NY Hall To Fit Union Prestige To the Editor: T«£ \/C/VOP(9WC4 ' OF UNtbN . RULFS /S Johnson Agrees 40-Year-Olds Pose Problem �Htm THE SEAFARERS Friday. June 10, 1949 Home From Rough Trip To Sicily, Wants The Log To ihe Editor: While on ships I miss many issues of the LOG. Inasmuch as I am not able to pick up copies when I come ashore, I wish you would forward some to me at my home here in Tampa. I'm lost and so is my family without the paper. My wife and three oldest children always read it . On my last trip I was taken off the ship in Messina, Sicily. I was removed from the Beaure­ gard with diptheria and hospital­ ized for 27 days. I returned to the States on the SS Warrior and arrived in Galveston last week. It was indeed a most trying experience and one I never want to go through again. Later on I will have a very interesting story for the LOG concerning my experiences in Sicily. At present I an? busy with school winding up. My oldest daughter js graduating from Notre Dame Girls School in Baltimore. With seven . chil­ dren, five of whom are going to school, the old payoff doesn't seem to last long. Stanley M. Clark Page Nine LOG DOCKSIDE CONFERENCE Log's CTMA Cartoons Okay, Says Wife Of CS Seafarer To the Editor: Three Arabs in deep discussion provide colorful subjects for the sketch paid of Seafarer-artist Norman Maffie. Scene is Alexandria. Egypt. Maffie was* a crewmember of the Isthmian ship, Santa Clara Victory, which stopped .off at the Egyptian port during its round-the-world voyage last fall. Attention Members! Porthole Navigation Submitted by E. B. MacAuley .With a pair of calipers and a twelve inch rule .The Chief climbed up on his cabin stool; He glanced out the port at a bit of land As he shifted six pencils from hand ,to hand. He toiok a two finger bearing on God-knows-what And hurriedly grabbed his morning tot; He jumped down below, the "revs" to take. To see what knots he'd have to make. He looked at the clock and yelled for steam iThen wrote in the log, "Diamond Head's abeam;" Righto, Chief, as the Aussies say— Abeam twelve hundred miles away. jpn an ancient chart of old Cathay . ' . vr : .The course he marked with a corwt stay; His calipers slipped as a wave made her roll. But he marked his fix with a piece of coal. He added, deducted, divided by three And called to the Mate, "Dead ahead's Flattery!" Navigation to him is mere child's play; Tes, Flattery's, five hundred miles away. All applications for unem­ ployment insurance in New York City must be made through the offices at 165 Joralemon St., Brooklyn (Third Floor), instead of the District offices, as formerly. Mr. Roop is going to have to grin and bear the Cities Service cartoons as long as the SIU con­ tinues its organizing drive on the Cities Service Company. I should think that since the membership hasn't had any com­ plaint with these cartoons for the past year, certainly none should arise now. (The reference here is to a letter published in the LOG of May 20, in which Brother Edwin C. Roop said th^t the LOG'S cartoon character of the Cities Service Tanker Men's Association is offensive— Ed.) In answer to Mr. Roop's letter pertaining to CTMA, I would say that the character used is the closest the SIU can come to the real CTMA. Especially ap­ propriate was . the one in which this CTMA •character went into a beauty parlor for a clean-up. My husband says that this car­ toon character is the cleai'est ex­ planation of what he was up against while he sailed aboard Cities Service ships. I have found these cartoons very interesting and not from a fanatical point of view. BOOSTS CS JOB I sincerely hope that the SIU gets the contract for which it has been fighting so hard for the past two and a half years. I would like to close by saying that the most tragic picture I have yet seen which proves that we must fight to uphold our democratic rights is the Union's picture, "Battle of Wall Street." In one scene the New York po- Drydocked Members Ask News lice are seen unmercifully beat­ ing several SIU pickets. Mrs. Pauline Milton (Ed. Note: Mrs. Milton is the wife of Rocky Milton who well knows the viciously antir union {Practices employed by the Cities Service Company. Rocky Milton was fired from the SS Fort Hoskins in^ New York on Feb. 19 of this year because of Union activity.) Moon Rates Spot In Ring History, Says Old Percy To the Editor: This is to settle some disputes that have been brewing for quite a number of years concerning what two pugilists fought the last 20 round bout down yonder in a southern ring, or for that matter anywhere in the good old USA. Did you know that one of the battlers was no one but the popular Bing Crosby of the SIU, Moon Kouns? The contestents were Moon (christened Martin H. Kouns) and K.O. Bear (chris­ tened Charles Domique). This bout took place on the west bank of the Mississippi at the West Side Arena. Techni­ cally there were two other 20round bouts later, but they end­ ed early when all contestants quit before too many roimds. Anyway, heading back to the big event, the gong ended the 20th round and the bloodied scrappers headed back to their corners. The announcement came and our boy. Moon, was hailed the winnah. With that the lights went out (to save juice, you know), and Moon and the Bear jumped out of the ring for the payoff. Moon's purse whs $13, the Bear's, $1.50. They made a quick look around and learned that the promoters had headed on the double for the Canal Street ferry. There wasn't much of a gate for them to lug away. There were fifty people at the fight and 35 of them were deadheads. Percy Beyer Thomas Taylor To the Editor: Tripler General Hosp. Greetings from Hawaii from Ward 26 four news-starved Brothers in Honolulu, T. H. the Tripler General Hospital, Honolulu. We'i-e also requesting (Ed. Note: Copies of the some SIU news via the SEA­ SEAFARERS LOG are on the FARERS LOG, as we haVe been unable to get any since we have way to these four Brothers. The LOG is happy to know been here. One or two copies would be that these men are anxious ample. All four of us are in the to keep up with SIU news and same ward and it looks as will see to it that each issue though we will be here for some time. It would be swell to be is forwarded to them as it able to keep up with current comes off the press.) SIU events. A FANCY ANGLER'S PRIZE Our best wishes to all for good shipping. Clinton L. Barb Arthur J. Lomas Alton Leach Wife's Opinion Of Labor Unions Revised By SIU To the Editor: I would appreciate your chang­ ing the address on my coaies of He took the bilge soundings and added the log. the LOG. I enjoy reading the LOG and Deducted the draft, made allowance for fog, my husband and his shipmates Divided the tonnage by the pi;pssure of steam. look to me upon their return Added the length to the maximum beam. from a voyage to be up-to-date on all matters affecting them By the sea temperature, her speed multiplied. and their interests. This your paper enables me to do. Then threw all his figures over the side. Since having seen the SIU in Blew the whistle three times, set his watch back an hour. action, I have greatly revised Tied the safety valve down with a half sack of flour. my opinions of unions in gen­ eral, for you really have the in^ "Another three days," he told the Chief Mate, terests of your membership as your main concern. Would that I'Wilf bring her in sight of the Golden Gate!" all other unions did as much for Jitter grab sohiething. Chief, and take a round turn, tlieir memberships. JJP'e're inside the Bay and the Gate is astern! Mrs. William A.- Ebanka SIU Chief Cook, Claude R. West, displays the results of a few hours in Jacksonville. The Brother not only hooks them, he also fHes them up for his guests. "Great eating." says Brother West. �Friday. June 10, 1949 THE SEAF A RE R S LOG Page Ten Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, E. Higdon, 182; Recording Sec­ retary, J. Sheehan, 306; Reading Clerk, D. HalL 43372. Minutes of previous meetings read and accepted. Agent dis­ cussed shipping in this port. Re­ ports read and accepted included the following: Secretary-Treas­ urer's financial statement, Head­ quarters' report to the member­ ship, Patrolman's and Dispatch- er's report. Charles J. White, Book No. 51191, took the Union Oath of Obligation. Communica­ tions from members asking to be excused from meeting were re­ ferred to the Dispatcher. Charges read. One minute of silence was observed in memory of departed • Union members. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:30 P.M. $ NEW YORK — Chairman. J. Azabasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk, E. Mooney, 46671. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ap­ proved. Motion carried to non­ concur with that part of Boston minutes regarding transferral of money from Building Fund, and to reaffirm Union's original pol­ icy .in lending money to the Canadian District. Charges read and motion carried to refer them to Trial Committee. Motion car­ ried that action be withheld on Mobile resolution on Chief El­ ectricians for at least three meet­ ings, to allow full discussion in A St C Shipping Prom May 18 To June 1 PORT REG. DECK Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk...... Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Galveston West Coast San Juan....; 35 186 31 87 32 22 21 49 64 51 23 7 GRAND TOTAL.. 608 quarters' report. Agent discussed shipping in this port during the past two weeks, and' noted that the situation ^had been very fa­ vorable. A five-man committee was elected to review qualifica­ tions of men wishing to change departments. Committee recom­ mended that one of the appli­ cants be allowed to change from Engine to Deck Department. Membership adopted committee's recommendations. Meeting ad­ journed at 7:35 P.M., with 88 members present. 4. t TAMPA—Chairman, R. While, 57; Recording Secretary, R. H. Hall, 26060; Reading Clerk, L. White, 27165. JtEG. ENG. 17 133 24. 69 18 15 . 8 47 66 39 26 13 REa STWDS. TOTAL^ REG. 21 145 24 70 14 10 5 42 119 26 33 11 73 464 79 226 64 47 34 138 249 116 82 31 SHIPPED DECK 30 178 33 49 27 29 11 29 93 49 13 16 SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. SHIPPED ENG. 16 133 22 41 18 30 7 20 97 35 23 8 12 152 28 41 14 23 7 18 137 44 19 13 58 463 83 131 . 59 82 25 67 327 128 55 37 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Leroy Clarke, 23082; Recording Secretary, James Tucker, 2209; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. After minutes of previous meetings were read and ap­ proved, a committee was elected to hear charges. Later in the meeting committee announced its. decisions, which were ap­ proved. Port Agent reported that business of port was in good shape and that shipping was holding its own. Since last meet­ ing, there _ were seven payoffs, eight sign-ons and 27 ships inpast two week period. A motion tions were excused from meet­ transit, he said. He expected that carried to refer excuses to a ing. Headquarters' report to the activity for the next two weeks committee. Motion carried rec­ membership was read and ac­ would about equal that of the ommending that membership be cepted. Motion carried to take past two-week period. Agent also kept informed about the func­ a hand vote on the Mobile reso­ discussed the chartering of the. tioning and needs of the San lution affecting Electricians. Fin­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers Juan Branch. Under Good and al vote showed the membership and the ultimate effect of this, Welfare there was discussion on unanimously opposed the resolu­ development upon all AFL mar­ the need for two men to super­ tion. Port Agent reported that itime' workers. Patrolmen made vise the Hall when the Agent is he, along with Bennie Gonzalez their reports. Communications out on the ships. Various other and Leon Johnson, had attended from Brothers asking to be ex­ matters, such as cleanliness of the recent Maryland State and cused from meetihg were re­ the Hall, were also topics of dis­ District of Columbia Federation ferred to the Dispatcher. Motion cussion. Meeting adjourned at of Labor Convention. He an­ carried to table resolution on 7:45 P.M., with 82 members in nounced that they had been Electricians offered by Mobile. successful in getting one man Membership concurred in Secreattendance. from the AFL .^Maritime Trade 'tary-Treasurer's report. Two men » 4^ » Council—Jefferson Davis, of the took the Union Oath of Obliga­ GALVESTON—Chairman,' Ray International Longshoremen's As­ tion. One minute of silence in Sweeney, 20; Recording- Secre­ sociation — elected as seventh memory of deceased Brothers. tary Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading vice-president of the Federation. Under Good and Welfare, mem­ The Agent also discussed the bers were advised not to sit on Clerk. R. Wilburn, 37739. present state of shipping in the the window ledges. It was point­ Approved minutes of previous Port of Baltimore. Hospital Com­ ed out that more and more meeting in Galveston and other mittee's report was accepted. One members are taking an active Branches. Headquarters' and minute of silence was observed part in the Branch meetings. Secretary - Treasurer's financial in memory of iieparted Union This was hailed as a very good reports read and accepted. Port Brothers. Meeting adjourned at indication of membership inter­ Agent stated that shipping had 8:30 P.M. 255 members were est in the general welfare. been very good for the past two present weeks, and that the immediate ^ X, MOBILE—Chairman, W. Dic­ key, 95; Recording Secretary, James L. Carroli, 50409; Reading Clerk, Harold J. Fischer, 59. 475 520 1,603 New Business in minutes of previous meetings in other ports read and accepted. Motion car­ ried to concur in Mobile resolu­ tion on Electricians. SecretaryTreasurer's financial report ap­ proved. Agent reported on state of shipping in the port. He point­ ed out that SIU had helped con­ siderably in beating down the state anti-labor law proposed by Tom Watson and succeeded in having it placed on a referen­ dum ballot for decision by the state's voters at next year's el­ ection. He also discussed the prospect was that it would con­ situation regarding the ten-year tinue that way. However, he the SEAFARERS LOG, so that lease held by the second fioor said that, at the rate men were all members will fully under­ tenant of the Union's building coming in here from other ports, stand the issue. Port Agent dis­ here. Under terms of the lease, it was likely that shipping op­ cussed the status of shipping in the only way the Union can portunities would be slowed up this port. Headquarters and Sec- gg^ ^jjg lessee out is by offering somewhat. Motions carried to ac­ reary- reasurers reports read financial inducement. A motion cept the reports from Head­ and accepted. Excuses for ab- was called for and carried, ask­ sence from meeting referred to ing the membership in all ports quarters Reinstatement Commit­ the Dispatcher. It was announced to authorize such arrangement. tee, Transportation Rule Tally­ that the lease on the Headquar­ Dispatcher's and Patrolman's re­ ing Committee and Quarterly ters building had been extended port read and accepted. Under Finance Committee. Communica­ for one year. One minute of Good and Welfare, there was tion from Galveston Labor Coun­ cil was read and approved. Mo­ silence in memory of deceased considerable discussion on the tions carried: to refer all com­ Union members. local labor situation and the munications from members seek­ 4 4, t problems facing organized labor. ing to be excused from meeting BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ing, 30821; Recording Secretary, SAN JUAN — tfiChairman, T. to the Dispatcher, to concur in B. Lawson, 894; Reading Clerk, Banning, 3038; Recording Secre- Mobile resolution on seatime re­ quirements for Electricians. Jeff A. Melanson, 44406. lary, Julio Evans, 7573; Reading Morrison was elected by accla­ Minutes of previous meetings Clerk. T. Viera. mation to represent Galveston in other Branches read and ac­ SIU at AFL State Convention. cepted. Headquarters' and Sec­ Minutes of previous meetings Ray Sweeney was elected alter­ retary-Treasurer's financial re­ in other Branches read and ac­ nate delegate. One minute of ports approved. Motion carried cepted. Port Agent said that silence in memory of departed to accept Agent's verbal report. shipping had been slow, but was Brothers. Meeting adjourned at Dispatcher reported shipping picking up a little in the past 7:50 P.M., with 45 members figures for each of thfr depart­ present. ments. One minute of silence in %> % memory of departed Brothers. BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ Meeting adjourned at 8 P.M. liam Rents, 26445; Recording with 125 members present. Secretary, G. A. Master^t^, % few days. The Ponce paid off in SAVANNAH—Chairman, E. M. fine shape, with the exception 20297; Reading Clerk, A1 StknsBryant, 25806; Recording Secre­ of a beef or two in the Stew­ bury, 4683. tary, and -Reading Clerk, C. M. ards Department. He said that Charges and decisions of Trial lUce, 40707. quite a few ships had been call­ Committee were read and ac­ Motions carried to approve ing at the port, most of them in cepted. Membership approved minutes of previous meetings in pretty good shape. Dispatcher re­ minutes of previous meetings in other Branches, Secretary-Treas- ported on number of men regis­ all Branches. Several members uror's financial report and Head- tered and shipped during the who had forwarded communica­ 557 450 508. 1,515 Minutes of previous meetings in other ports read and acted upon. Port Agent reported that a- charter had been granted to the Brotherhood of Marine En­ gineers and he read communica­ tions from Headquarters regard­ ing this development. He also discussed the bids received from several contractors on the re­ pairs needed for building occu­ pied by this Branch. A report on the organizing drive being con­ ducted by the Marine Allied Workers, affiliated with the SIU, was also given. The Agent con­ cluded his report by stating the prospects for shipping in this port during the coming two weeks. Motion carried to accept communications received from Headquarters. A motion carried recommending that any man carried on the shipping list for 90 days be placed at the bottom of the list. Motion carried that Branch give full support to Lindsey Williams in his job as Sec­ retary-Treasurer ot the Marine Allied Workers. The following reports were approved after reading and discussion: Patrol­ man's, Dispatcher's and Secre­ tary-Treasurer's financial report. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M., with 290 members present. Savannah Enjoys Several Days Of Goofi Shipping , By JIM DRAWDY SAVANNAH — Shipping has been pretty good here in Savan­ nah these past few days. Among the ships paying off was the George D. Prentice, the entire crew of whichepaid off and headed for Baltimore. The Pren­ tice has some disputed overtime because of some indiscretions on the part of the Skipper. However, all the overtime was cleaned up before the payoff was over. The Prentice has since sail­ ed for Korea. ' The SS Dorothy, Bull, also was in here for a payoff. She took a few replacements. Several men were shipped to each of the de­ partments of the SS Cape Race, South Atlantic, another Savan­ nah payoff. The Robin Mowbray came in^to load cargo and we shipped four men to her. MarAncha's SS Cape Mohican is now in port and she will take almost a full crew. Despite the fiiirry of activity, we don't want to encourage men to come to this port because the. prospects for the coming weeks are not too bright. One of our regular South Atlantic ships is tied-up by a strike in Glasgow. We have a new water cooler to help wet down the gang here during the hot days ahead. That's about all from the fair city of Savannah at the moment. We'll have more next week. �Friday, June 10. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Alcoholism And Maritime By JOSEPH I. FLYNN i licensed personnel were not limited. Such naive attitudes have undergone a great change since that time. The SIU, in recognizing the problem, is doing something con­ structive about it. The US Pub­ lic Health Service which oper­ ates the Marine Hospitals, has adopted a complete change of policy toward the seaman who drinks to excess. In the old days, a seaman with a drinking problem, and in a very sick condition, received a poor welcome, if any, at Marine Hospitals. Today, the best treat­ ment in the country is given the alcoholic seaman here in New York at Ellis Island Marine Hos- a sickness has been disseminated among seamen and others in the maritime field, The operation that is mainly responsible for the progress now shown is the AA Seamen's Club, Inc., which has lately changed its name to the Helmsmen Club, Inc. It was only five years ago that an article in the New York World Telegram on alcoholism among HENRY B. DONAHO MARTIN BLACKWELDER seamen caused some controversy. Your grandfather is ill. Get • Get in touch with Vincent O'Reilly, 2427 9th Walk, Jackson in touch , with your aimt, Mrs. The head of what was then a Heights, New York. He is hold­ Essie Jones, Route 2, Box 21, large organization for seamen's welfare, protested furiously to ing a suit for you. Normangee^ Texas. the statement that alcoholism is 4 4 4 RESPECTED prevalent among seamen. LOUIS W. PEPPER DIRK DEGRAZIA Various newspapers gave his . Please send your mailing ad­ Meredith B. Williams, SS FredIt's this group, which is rim dress to your wife—^who, in turn, ricksburg. Keystone SS Com­ protests a write-up, as well as by seamen and shoreside alco­ forwards Happy Father's Day pany, 1015 Chestnut Street, Phil­ those of one of the larger mari­ holics, that in the last five years wishes from Butchie and Judy. adelphia, has your discharges and time unions. has brought about the change in He said in part that less than papers. hundreds of- heretofore hopeless 1 percent of the 3,000,000 seamen AXEL nf ROGHAMMAR 4 4 4 gashounds, performers and bot­ who visited clubs and hotels run You are asked to contact Mrs. IDELFONSO PEREZ tle babies who are now sober Frida Roghammar, 6 BollhusYour wife is anxious that you by this organization had a drink­ highly respected, efficient seaing problem. .grand, Stockholm, Sweden. men. get in touch with her. Yet it was this same outfit These men are better seamen, 4. 4 4 4 4 4 that had rules in their estab­ ARTHUR L. MATTHEWS ROBERT E. HANEY union members and citizens Communicate with Herbert T. Contact local draft board No. lishments to the effect that un­ For the last three years this through the understanding of Drew, ' U.S. Deputy Collector, 61, Crozier Building, Fifth and licensed seamen were allowed problem has been studied at this themselves that they have gained only three bottles of beer, while hospital, with the result that since sobering up. The informed Bureau of Internal Revenue, Market Streets, Chester, Pa. Box 1278, Savannah,. Georgia. . conditions and treatment have I alcoholic seamen—and I mean steadily improved throughout informed, not reformed—are the 4 4 4 ERNEST DRASHER the country. proof that something can and is You are requested to get in being done about what was once ALL RATINGS •touch with Herman N. Rabson Mississippi ShippiQg Company has begun the pay­ a hopeless problem in the mari­ or Benjamin Sterling, 42 Broad­ It is estimated that an aver­ time field. ment of unclaimed wages and over-deductions of Fed­ way, New York 4, N- Y. age of 135 seamen per month In the past the steamship com­ eral Old Age Benefits accumulated as of December 31, 4 4 4 are admitted to the alcoholic panies would say, "That's the V. KOEL section at Ellis Island, 20 per­ union's problem," and the unions 1948. Inasmuch as the list is too long for publication Get in touch with E. E. Ool, cent of these being repeaters. denied they had any problem. in the SEAFARERS LOG, members can check the list 906 E. 178th Street, New York This figure includes seamen The marine hospitals, although 60, N. Y. in any SIU Hall, where a copy is on file. from all ranks. Captain to Or­ realizing the problem, took on dinary Seaman, Chief Engineer the general attitude of the others Men who have money coming should address their to Wiper, Steward to Messman. and dealt with other matters. This hospital has cooperated claim to Mississippi Shipping Company, 1301 Hibernia Today the steamship companies with all lay groups working on know that the seaman who Building, enclosing their Z number. Social Security the problem, and today it's a drinks to excess is a liability— SIU, A&G District number and date and place of birth. proven fact that the alcoholic missing ships, by causing acci­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. seaman can be helped and is dents, and destruction of prop­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 worth helping. BOSTON 276 State St. erty, and is an inefficient work­ Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Seamen's welfare bureaus and er, which is no small cost to Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 organizations have undergone a them. GALVESTON 308y»—23rd St. complete change in attitude, from Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8446 that of hopelessness to one of RESPONSIBILITY MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 interest and cooperation. NEW ORLEANS S23 Bienviile St. The Seamen's Church Institute The unions realize that con­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 has a department for guiding tracts are two-sided affairs. They NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. and helping the seaman who have to supply efficient, sober, Joe Aigina, Agent HAnover 2-2764 ERASMO ARROYO NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. By WILLIAM McKAY wants to do something about his responsible men who know their Your gear is in the baggage Ben Rees, Agent Phono 4-1083 drinking problem. In the last jobs and are able to protect the TACOMA — I should like to four years of its operation, an union's interests, making each PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. room of the New York Hall. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 take this opportunity to empha­ average of 500 seamen per year ship a better one for a new 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. size a point that apparently is have been helped. crew. Frenchy Micheiet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SS YOUNG AMERICA not fully understood by some of SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon The American Seamen's The welfare organizations and (Voyage W-1) the men who have been signing Friends Society has lent its sup­ hospitals are now given moral L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH . ..2 Ahercom St. Will crewmembers who were on Waterman ships in the Gulf port of its facilities for the help support by this change in at­ Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 aboard this vessel from Oct. 27, for the Orient run. of the alcoholic seamen. The titude,- making cooperation pos­ TACOMA 1519 PaciHc St. 1948 to Jan. 8, 1949, communi­ Broadway 0464 The ships involved are those seamen's YMCA has shown mo­ sible among all. There is still TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. cate with Henry Beckman, care coming into Pacific ports, then tion pictures and has had talks much to be done, and it's to be Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 of Christensen, 3245 N. Damen expected that progress be slow. continuing on to Europe or the on the problem. WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227Va Avalon Blvd. Ave., Chicago, 111., giving their The unions and other maritime But today in the maritime field E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 names and addresses. Beckman Mediterrean. HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. organizations are now cooperat­ it can truly be said that, if any These ships are on continuous paid off the ship in China be­ SECRETARY-TREASURER ing, and much information and seaman with a drinking problem articles and are scheduled to cause of illness. • Paul Hall knowledge about alcoholism as wants help, he can get it. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION payoff in the Gulf. The trips do 4 4 4 Lindeey Williams not terminate on the Pacific NICHOLAS W. FUNKEN ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Coast. This is the point that Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Your discharges and papers should be understood. Joseph Volpiaa are being held for you in the Of course, if a man must pay­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea« New Orleans SIU Hall. off for a sound reason, such as farers International Union is available to all members who wish 4 4 4 illness, he can do so in any Am­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 HAKAN HENNING JANSON erican port. But groups of men tiheir families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have PORTLAND Ill W. Bumaide St. Papers are being held for you paying off under flimsy excuses, the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Beacon 4336 RICHMOND. CaUf. 257 5th St ill the baggage room. New York as happened in the Port of Ta- SIU branch for this purpose. coma recently, is bad practice. Phone 2599 SIU Hall. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SAN FRANCISCO 69 Clay St. We cannot allow situations that hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 4 4 4 Douglas 2-8363 can become a detriment to the which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 SETTLE 86 Seneca St. NOTICE welfare of the entire Union mem­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Main 0290 Gear belonging to the follow­ bership. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 ing men has been sent to the PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ! Remember that you are re­ addresses listed on the baggage quired to give the customary Canadian District tickets. The items were returned 24-hours notice before paying To the Editor: MONTREAL 404 Lo Moyne St. after being in the New York off. You cannot wait until the I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to th^ Marquette 6909 baggage room over three months: ship is ready to pull out to an­ address below: HAUFAX 126^ Hollis St. K. M. Kain, Vincent Walrath, nounce that you wish to payoff. Phone 3-8911 Homer Workman, Leo Burnett, PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumherland St. Name Phone North 1229 Julio Santiago, A. J. Tansilee, PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. M. Donovan, L. Ritch, A. Mitchel, Phone: 6591 Dale Ramseyer, Albert Oke, MerStreet Address TORONTO Ill A Jarvls St. lyn Lormand and Albert, Isiac. Elgin 6719 The slop chest !• your corZone.. State City VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. 4 4 4 HR store while you ere at Empire. 4531. JULIUS E. PARKS sea. You oaa't take your VANCOUVER BOS Hamilton st. Signed trade someplace else, if the J. M. Carras, Inc., of 24 State PaciSc 7824 Street, New York is holding a slop chest doesn't have what HEADQUARTERS ...812 McGill St. Book No. you need; Montreal Ptateau 670 check for wages due you from the SS Alexandra. Mississippi Uttclaimetl Wages SlU HALLS Gulf-(Ment Ships NyoH In CM, Not On Coast Notice To All SIU Mofflbers SUP: AnENTION! �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. June 10, 1949 Can Political Action Benefit Seafarers? By CHARLES RAYMOND ^ Traditionally, the SIU has refused to mix trade unionism with politics. Seafarers have borne the nickname "anti-politicals" proudly — es­ pecially when the commies have tried to use it as a weapon of scorn. Consequently, the SIU as an organization, could claim no share of the credit for the land­ slide by which the Democratic Party was re­ turned to power in November 1948, although most of the Seafarers who voted probably stood with the Democratic majority. However, last fall's presidential, and guber­ natorial congressional elections proved that or­ ganized labor has an effective voice. President Truman himself attributed his victory to the unions, despite the surprisingly large farm vote cast in his behalf. Many a congressman, sena­ tor and governor would have to make the same admission if pressed, and many have. , I ® ing the Taft-Hartley Act, and replacing it with ' the kind of labor law the working men and wo­ men of this country want, once again brings up the old question of political action. In the article on this page Seafarer Charles Raymond explores the "political" issue and suggests that it may be time for the SIU to be thinking in terms of political activity. Brother Raymond's views are his own and do not reflect present Union policy. However, labor made it pretty clear at the polls last fall that it wanted the Taft-Hartley Act dumped and dumped fast. If reactionary Congressmen and Senators of both major parties refuse to accept the mandate which was handed to them, organized labor will have to do something about the situation in the 1950 congressional elections. In these circumstances. Brother Raymond's ar­ ticle is both timely and provocative. LABOR SUPPORT HELPED More recently young Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., was elected to the House of Representatives from a New York City district after running with labor backing. Last fall's elections may or may not have been quite so resounding a triumph for labor as they first seemed — it may take the 1950 congress­ ional election to make victory complete — but the emergence of organized labor as a real poli­ tical force should make Seafarers wonder whetherournon-poHUcalism cannot be" profitably modified, modified without in the least impairing our companion policy of economic action where it will do the most good. Let's look back and see just why organized labor came into its own as a political factor in 1948. The first cause was the 80th Congress, a Re­ publican Congress elected in the off year of 1946. That was the Congress which alternated be­ tween doing nothing and doing evil. That was the Congress which let the cost of living soar out of sight. That was the Congress which blandly ignored the crying need for a huge, government-supported housing program. Above all, that was the Congress which gave us the Taft-Hartley Act, and winked as big cor­ porations instituted an intense campaign of union-busting, a campaign that is still in pro­ gress. NAM PROPAGANDA Beginning in 1946, the Republicans and the union-busters really went to town on labor. The National Association of Manufacturers, along with chambers of commerce and powerful cor­ porations, bought advertising space in magazines and newspapers, and purchased time on the air to "expose" labor, as they put it. By the summer of 1947, they had succeeded in relaxing all the controls which had protected the workingman's pocketbook during the war period and the immediate aftermath, and they had enacted the T-H Law. But instead of being cowed as the reactionar­ ies had anticipated, labor was mad and spoiling for a fight. By the summer of 1948, labor was ready. During the first year of T-H, many unions began to feel the teeth of the law. As the months passed, the real intent of the men who wrote it became increasingly apparent. At the same time, prices kept sky-rocketing while the reactionaries muttered something about "free enterprise," something more about "postwar readjustments" — and did nothing. Meanwhile, you stood about one chance in ten finding a place to live, if you didn't mind spending a month's pay or more for a month's rent. In the midst of what seemed to be a boom, tbing.«; were plenty tough. They ^ill are — and may get worse. The Seafarers came through this period with flying colors. Although the Hiring Hall was said to be illegal under the Taft-Hartley Act, the SIU turned on its economic power and a tighter Hiring Hall clause than ever was written into its 1948 contract. In preparation for probable stormy weather, we insisted on a two-year agreement, using our economic power to make our insistence stick. We built up our Strike Fund and our General Fund to make sure that our economic power enough to meet any emergency, ^ Nevertheless you could not say we were uncame through better ^ we were better prepared than most. But we weren't liking things any more than anybody else did. In fact, we still don't like things. OUR PROBLEMS ARE MANY Prices are about as high as they ever were, The housing problem is still unsolved. The TaftHartley Act remains on the books and the legislation replacing it may not be much of an improvement, despite the excellent bill originally sent to Congress by the President. Perhaps another congressional election will be required to convince Congress that labor means what it says. That brings us back to our original question: Should our non-politicalism be modified in some degree? Should the Seafarers — as an or­ ganization — enter the political arena, as many a fine union has done successfully? Don't forget that one big reason for our nonpoliticalism in the past has stemmed from what we have seen the communists do. Political act­ ivity on the waterfront has much too often meant communist shenanigans. Another reason has been our frequently just­ ified distrust of all politicians, regardless of pol­ itical party. The communists sold the seamen down the river, and so did others. But the emergence of labor as a real factor in the political scene, with no communist strings attached, puts matters in a different light. Per­ haps labor now has the power to select its own spokesmen in Congress and elsewhere. If there are not enough men in Congress now to carry a labor program, it's up to labor to see that there are enough after next year's congres­ sional elections. That is the problem in a nut­ shell. Whether the SIU wants to join the battle as an organization is something for the membership to decide. One thing that the SIU as an organization would bring to the political scene, should it decide in favor of political action, is a profound knowledge of the tactics and strategy of the various communist groups — those communists who call themselves Stalinists and those communists who call themselves trotskyites. One thing we have found out is that both these groups, and their splinter offshoots, use the same tactics: everything they do is for the of themselves only. Neither one would hesitate the slightest to sell labor down the river, if its organization could gain any ma­ terial or,political advantage, and t)oth will at* tempt to infiltrate any organization set up by unions to use it for themselves. But the SIU knows how these disrupters work, and knows how to beat them at their own game. If these disrupters should enter any grouping with which the SIU is affiliated, they would get their ears pinned back — but fast and per­ manently. Other unions, with anti-communist records comparable to that of the SIU, have engaged in politics and been successful. For instance, the International Ladies Garment Workers Unioii has been an important factor in politics in New York for many years, and is now more influen­ tial than ever. The ILGWU membership knows what it wants and goes after it. TWO POWERFUL WEAPONS A trade union acting on trade union principles, the ILGWU uses its tremendous economic power whenever necessary, but it supplements econom­ ic action with political action to gain improved conditions for its members and for organized labor as a whole. There are other unions which do the same but the ILGWU is an outstanding example. Actually, should the SIU decide to engage in political action in municipal, state and national campaigns, we would not come as complete strangers. We have fought on the political front before, but from a non-political viewpoint. We have fought for and against legislation in Washington and fared rather well on many occasions, In the winter of 1948-49 we conducted a fourand-a-half month campaign to beat the Hoffman Plan, which would have diverted EGA cargoes to foreign ships, smashing the American merchant marine in the process. We played the top role in defeating Paul Hoffman, obtaining from Congress what may turn out to be a pretty fair shake for American seamen. We called on the whole American Federation of Labor to give us a hand in the battle and many a congressman and senator, who never had had occasion to pay much attention to maritime affairs, discovered that American seamen had a real stake in the national economy. It was an educational exper­ ience for everybody including Seafarers. However, fighting for or against particular bits of legislation is not political action, as that term is commonly meant. Political action means not only fighting for or against particular laws, it means joining in the process of selecting and electing the senators, congressmen, governors, state legislators and even presidents who make and administer laws. In other words, it means participating in the process of representative government all along the line. MEMBBRSHIP WILL DECIDE This is not the place or the time to suggest a policy. Here we can only raise the question. When the time comes, the membership of the SIU will decide for itself. However, the time is not far off, and in the opinion of many the de­ cision to do or not to do will have to be made. For in the opinion of many, we should look at our non-political policy and see whether it fits present circtunstances. If it does, we can main­ tain it. But if the Union stands to gain from political action, we'd better change our policy artd change it fast. Our main job is to protect seamen and continually improve their conditions. In addition, it is our job to help all organized working meii gain greater economic and social security. If we can do these jobs better through political action, then political action is the answer. , Let's do some thinking about it. ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource June 10, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 20 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: BRITISH ASK BOYCOTT DELAY CANADIAN LABOR EXPELS CSU AS COMMIE-LED SNUG HARBOR ENDS 'PROPERTY AGREEMENTS' UNDER STRONG UNION AND STATE PRESSURE SENATE DEBATES SUBSTITUTE FOR T-H ACT T-H REPEAL THE BUMS GET BUM'S RUSH CSU GOONS ATTACK SLEEPING TRILAND CREW TAMPA SIU ACTIVE IN AFL DRIVE TO WIN BETTER DEAL FOR LABOR PORT GALVESTON RIDES WAVE OF GOOD SHIPPING PUT PHOTO IN UNION BOOK FOR PROTECTION MOBILE SHIPPING PROSPECTS SEEM BRIGHTER DESOTO CREWMAN URGES SHIPMATES TO BACK AFL TYPOS IN MIAMI STRIKE ANTINOUS CREW SEEKS TO THANK ARROW BROTHERS PASSENGER CREWMAN IS RABID HOBBYIST SEAFARERS TURNED TABLES ON CUSTOMS IN PORT MARACAIBO TAIL END OF A FISH STORY SAVANNAH ENJOYS SEVERAL DAYS OF GOOD SHIPPING ALCOHOLISM AND MARITIME CAN POLITICAL ACTION BENEFIT SEAFARERS? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/10/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/07ac5880febb4064174c1542beecc50c.PDF dadd8c1e7cf89b8aa9dc9c2b8fee512d PDF Text Text SEAFARERS WARNS BRITISH AF L WILL BOYCOn SHIPPING The Seafarers International Union of North' America will tie-up every British ship that enters, an Atlantic or Gulf coast American port, unless the misguided, communist-inspired strike action by, British dock workers against Canadian ships man­ ned by members of the SIU, Canadian District, is, brought to a halt. To make certain that there would be no misun­ derstanding of the situation in London, Paul Hall Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA and Morris Weisberger, speaking as Vice-Presidents of the SIU and co-chairmen of the AFL Maritime No. 19 NEW YORK. N. Y.. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1. 1949 VOL. XI ^Trades Council of New York, cabled the threat of counter-action to the Prime Minister of Britain's Labor Gov­ ernment, Clement H. Attlee, and called upon him to stop the il­ legal, commie-led, wildcat walk­ out in British ports. The SIU officials told Mr. Attlee that they would give him In response to requests from hundreds of rank-and-file licensed engineers, seeking economic protection and time to reply before instituting membership control of union affairs, the Seafarers International Union granted a charter to the Brotherhood of the boycott. The full text of the Marine Engineers, AFL, on May 12. The newly-formed Brotherhood has already become active in behalf of its cablegram was released to Am­ erican and British newspapers membership, and has notified 51 steamship companies that the BME represents a majority of the licensed engineers and wire services. aboard their ships. The BME also called upon the companies to set an early date for contract negotiations. The CITE FACTS charter granted to the BME was the second one given this month to a maritime group of workers by the SIU. Hall and Weisberger said that they had been requested by Previously, the Marine Alliedt their Canadian affiliate "to take Workers, with jurisdiction over with communist run uniqns for steps to tie up all British ship­ workers in Atlantic and Gulf years. ping in the Atlantic and Gulf coast ports, came into the In­ In the letter requesting im­ mediate negotiations, the steam­ ports, unless the British dockers, ternational. 1. Creation of a strong Brotherhood of Marine ship companies were told, "in now misled into wildcat action Under terms of its charter, the the event you make any agree­ Engineers, utilizing the great strength and fraternal b y communist propagandists, BME wiU be completely autono­ ment with the MEBA beyond agree to handle ships contracted bonds possessed by the American Federation of Labor mous and, if its membership so June 15, 1949, the date your to the SIU, Canadian District." through the powerful AFL Maritime Trade Department. desires, may withdraw from the present contract expires, you will The two AFL officials told SIU and affiliate directly with do so at your peril and contrary 2. Increasing the wages and improving the working Mr. Attlee that they had no de­ the AFL. to the wishes of the majority of conditions of all Marine Engineers to levels commen­ sire to take such action unless Announcement of the charter­ the licensed marine engineers it became absolutely necessary. surate with the skill, responsibility and dignity of their ing of the new affiliate was made employed by you;" They pointed out that the SIU, profession. by Paul Hall, First International At the time of the petitioning, Canadian District, was under le­ Vice President of the SIU and John Owens, Executive Secre­ 3. Maintenance of a democratic organization of. by gal contract to man the ships. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU tary of the AFL's Maritime and ioT Marine Engineers which is completely free of The cablegram said that it was Atlantic & Gulf District, who Trades Department, officially the aim of the communists to any and all political influences, especially the influence stated ' that the charters were welcomed the BME as the water­ sabotage the Marshall Plan and granted in response to pleas for front trade union group's newest of the shysters and "fellow-travelers" of the Communist that the AFL Maritime Unions union protection from thousands member. Party. would not permit "a political of workers in these fields. Owens declared that the Bro­ maneuver by fifth column dis4. Building an' organization of Marine Engineers TEMPORARY HEADQUARTERS therhood of Marine Engineers ruptors" to prevent the SIU, Can­ would have the full backing of which will service its members by assuring them the The Brotherhood of Marine adian District, from fulfilling its full protection of tkeir contracts, issuing regular reports Engineers now maintains temp­ the AFL Maritime Trades De­ contract. partment in its negotiations with and publications, and acting as a responsible body at orary headquarters in New York Weisberger and, Hall cited a the shipowners. at the SIU Headquarters. all limes. circular from the International The complete text of the In serving notice on the halfTransportworkers Federation in 5. Negotiations of contracts for Marine Engineers hundred steamship companies BME's letter follows: which the situation was described "The large majority of the li­ by Marine Engineers—not by laywers and other out­ for contract negotiations, the as part of a political campaign Brotherhood of Marine Engin- censed marine engineers actually siders. to which the ITF was opposed (Contimted on Page 16) * eers stated that a large majority and that it was in no way an of licensed engineers aboard the industrial issue. They emphasized companies' vessels have "become their belief that the British dock­ fed up with the anti-union ac­ ers who have tied up Canadian tions and political policies of ships were acting on false in­ the Marine Engineers Beneficial The Economic Cooperation Ad­ have three months, ending June siderable debate during Congres­ formation given them by com­ Association, CIO. As a direct re­ ministration is taking steps to 30, to meet the 50-50 tonnage sional hearings and discussions munist propagandists. sult they have formed a union enforce the recently enacted law requirement. on the ECA law. COMMIE INSPIRED within the framework of the Am­ that at least half of all Marshall The law which the ECA regu­ The 50-50 division, as it now The tying up of several Can­ erican Federation of Labor Plan-financed recovery cargoes be lation will now enforce was appears in the law, was given adian ships in British ports is known as the Brotherhood of carried in' United States ships. passed by Congress on April 14, guarded approval by the SIU, the result of propaganda issued Marine Engineers." Under terms of a regulation and governs the shipment of which put up a vigorous fight for by the communist-led Canadian In making public the letter to effective immediately, 50 percent cargoes financed from funds pro­ protection of American ships and Seamen's Union whose leaders the steamship companies, the of foreign aid materials must vided for continuation of the jobs as the measure was being attempted to halt the sailing of BME declared that announce- be shipped on American ships, shaped up. Canadian ships after the SIU, of the Brotherhood's formation otherwise the EGA will not pay Eui-opean Recovery Program un­ Canadian District, signed an resulted in a flood of applications for the goods or the shipping til July, 1950. A "watch-dog committee" has agreement with the owners of for membership. Consequently, it costs. been set up by Representative Canada's east coast merchant said, the Brotherhood is acting Schuyler Otis Bland, Chairman JUNE 30 DEADLINE marine. quickly to obtain the kind of All Seafarers now paying The action was unsuccessful union protection the licensed en­ Arthur Syran, ECA's transpor­ of the House Merchant Marine dues on tripcards are re­ except in a few foreign ports. gineers are demanding. tation director, has recently re­ Committee, to see that the 50-50 The Executive Council of the , It also stated that marine en­ turned from Europe, where he shipping provisions of the ECA quested to forward their gineers in general wish a chance explained the new rules to ship­ law are fully observed, to pro­ cards to SIU Headquarters. AFL, meeting in Cleveland re­ to negotiate their own contracts ping interests and officials of the tect American seamen and ships 6th Floor. 51 Beaver Street, cently, recommended that the Canadian Seamen's Union be for a change. In the past they Organization for European Ec- from being sacrificed in favor of New York for exchange to ousted from the Trades and La­ have had to put up with con­ ,onomic Cooperation. The latter low cost foreign flag operators. tracts worked out by such well- organization acts as agent for The percentage of AYnerican permits. Seafarers may call bor Congress of Canada. Earlier* flag ship participation in tlte in persoh or communicate President William Green, of the known partyliae.lawyers andr-ec- the ECA abroad. • onomists, as attorney fLee. Press­ Nations receiving benefits un­ trimspoFtation of Marshall Plan with; Headquarters by mail. AFL, cabled a request to the man, who has been associated der the : ' European - aid - program cargoes was the cause of con­ (Conthmei <w» Fage 16) Brotherhood Of Marine Engineers Gets AFL Charter From Seafarers Program Of BME I- ECA Moves To Enforce Cargo Law A&G Tripcards �•li; v'Vtjr • Page Tw» THE SEAFARERS Wednesday. June 1. 1S49 LOG SEAFARERS LOG J .f Vublished Three Times a Month by the (i'i SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 * Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Welcome, BME For the second time within the past few weeks, we are privileged to welcome into the Seafarers International Union a group of maritime workers vitally interested in improving its economic status through the medium of sound trade unionism. Less than two weeks ago, the granting of an AFL charter to the Marine Allied Workers opened the way to union benefits and protection to vast numbers of un­ organized workers linked closely to maritime on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The MAW has now been joined by the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, which has also received an AFL charter in response to demands from licensed rank-andfile engineers, who have long been dissatisfied wifh the kind of union protection available to them. These highly significant developments point up the fact that workers in maritime and related industries now recognize that trade union success in maritime can only be scored under the banner of the AFL. The licensed engineers have learned that the political objectives of a small, dominating communist clique al­ ways rate priority over the economic needs of the rankand-file. This has been the case wherever communists have controlled union affairs. For the engineers this unsavory situation now becomes part of their past history. ofMAffiNe eNsut&ss Hospital Patients In the AFL Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, these men will now go forward on a program dedicated to their economic betterment and free of the vicious in­ fluence of anti-democratic and self-serving politicallyminded leadership. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. . To our newly-affiliated Brotherhood, we offer a hearty welcome. Show Of Violence Mea Now h The Mwhe Hospitqk These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Victor Reuther, educational director of the United as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging •Automobile Workers Union, was shotgunned in the living heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by room of his Detroit home during the evening of May 25, writing them. 1949. As a result of the attack his right eye has been J. SCHALLER NEPONSET HOSPITAL removed by surgeons. The gunman is still at large. G. P. BUSH R. A. BLAKE C. G. SCHUNK Walter Reuther, president of the United Automobile ' L. BALLESTERO L. WILLIAMS .Workers Union, was the victim of a shotgun blast in J. S. CAMPBELL H. R. MATHISEN the kitchen of his Detroit home on the evening of April V. W. CHESNER J. R. TILLEY 20, 1948; The blast shattered his right arm. The would-be J. T. EDWARDS W. G. ALSTON I. H. FRElSlCH murderer has not been caught. F. KORVATIN E. FERRER K. L. ROBERTS • - , William Lurye, organizer for the International Ladies V. JIMINEZ _ F. J. DEALIVERIA , Garment Workers Union, was mortally wounded on May J. T. KEMPT S. RUZYSKI K. G. LUNDBERG 10, 1949, when killers ganged up on him in a telephone C. L. MOATS t i i booth in the lobby of a busy New York office building. W. SEARS NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Lurye died a few hours after the attack. The murderers are H. SELBY E. E. GROSS still free. J. SILLAK E. R. MESSINA Q. TULL E. MASSEY In each instance,. sizeable rewards were offered for L. TORRES J. DENNIS information leading to apprehension of the assassins. So T. WADSWORTH ROTZ G. WOODS far none has been claimed. LANDRY " I "ELLARD . F. ZESIGER The tactics of union haters have changed. They don't L. WILLIS tit scare off the unions with clubs and phony ordinances, N. L. WEST NAVY HOSPITAL w. MCDONALD Long Beach. Calif. murder is now the order of the day. But are the murderers THILMONGE J. ROLING of union men to be above the law? G. W. MEANEY WM. L. PARKS Three times assassins have crept up on their victims M. J. FOLAN C. RAYFUSE with intent to murder and three times they have escaped J. MARTINEZ J. PATTERSON C. BRGfWN apprehension. Despite a k>t of shadow boxing by the % X DICKINSON police departments of Detroit and New York nothing BALTIMORE IdAHlNE HOSP. J. BALLMAN • L. OWENS has happened. . ' V. LAWERENCE • G. BEKKEN < Murderers of union leaders, it appears, are strangely W. VAUGHAN A. ARVANTIS K. L. GUNDERSON lielusive persons. G. A. CARROLL . J. B. F. J. C. GALARZA C. RESKO L. ROCHON J. KEYS iii ' FORT STANTON J. LIGHTFOOT A. McGUIGAN D. MCDONALD J. SUPINSKI W. H. ROBERTS J. ASHURST X X SSTATEN ISLAND J. TURNER T. M. BROWN M. J. LUCAS N. NORPMANS , C. W^ GOODWIN J. SMITH D. GELINAS V. D'ACO R. E. QUINIT S. RIVERA V. GROVER A, KING D. HERON J. J. DEVINE XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL J. P. BUCKELEW J. B. BERRIER J. STEELE E. JARRETT _ XX X' SAVANNAH HOSPITAL G. BUTLER G. LASS t W. STEWART • tL. C. COLE ,T WYCHE 1 �.Wednesday. June 1, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS HAILED AS 'CREDIT TO THEIR UNION' Page Three Asks Discussion On Compuisory Vacations By RICHARD MARTINEZ These SIU members aboard the SS Ireneslar drew glowing praise from their Skipper, Capt. Alexander Roth, and government officials in Catania, Sicily, for their sterling performance as seamen. Capt. Roth said they were "by far the best group of rhen" he had ever sailed with. Skipper Praises Men Of Irenestar As Best Crew He Ever Sailed With In view of the fact that ship­ have more trained men avail­ ping has leveled off and will able for the luxury liners of the probably stay at the present lev­ future. el for some time, I am in favor I am against cliques on ships. of the resofution passed recently A united crew makes a ship at a Mobile membership meet­ work smoothly, but a clique will ing. This resolution calls for ev­ keep the men divided. This is eryone on board ship, who has not good unionism. been a member of the crew for Some of those who are against one year, to take his vacation. the compulsory vacation after Anyone who has been on a one year say such a rule would ship for a year should have a relieve them of job security. few dollars saved and should be But what about the men on able to take a vacation, and thus the beach? They want jobs, too. allow someone else to take a And they are also entitled to berth. job security. It is true that on freighters I would suggest that this ques­ you won't find many who have tion of compulsory vacations af­ been aboard for a year, but on ter one year be taken up at passenger ships it is different. shipboard meetings and discussed It is a practice among many to thoroughly by all hands, so that stay aboard for that length of every member will know the time, or longer. score. FOR EVER AND EVER Remember, our contracts pro­ In fact, there are some who vide for one week's paid vaca­ have been crewmembers on pas­ tion for a man after he's been senger ships since they first came aboard a company's ship for one out of the yards. year. Those who are staying Many of these men are good aboard for longer than a year Union men in every sense of are taking the vacation pay and the world, but I do know of holding the job as well. some who have actually become RULES CHANGE company-minded as a result of their long stay aboard. Also to be remembered is the Under these circumstances, it fact that a rule for making va­ has become apparent that cliques cations compulsory after a year have developed on some of the of employment aboard one ves­ lines. They take no part in un­ sel, as recommended by the Mo­ ion activity, they do not vote, bile resolution, would necessitate nor do they aid on the picket- a change in the shipping rules. lines. Under the Union constitution," It is for these reasons that I changes in shipping rules can recommend study of the prob­ only be effected by a referendum lem by the membership. I have vote in all ports. My viewpoint on this question discussed the Mobile resolution with many of the Brothers, and is based on my experience I learned that many of them are aboard one of our passenger ships. It is my opinion, and that in favor of it. I mention this because we of others who jagree with me, must give some thought to the that jobs should be for every­ future. It is possible that some one and that cliques should not time later in the year the Ar­ dominate any ship. I would also like to suggest nold Bernstein Steamship Com­ pany may have a passenger ship that in addition to the discussions at the shipboard meetings, mem­ or two in operation. By having compulsory vaca­ bers interested in either side of tions, the job turnover will be this question should write their greater and, of course, we'U opinions to the LOG. Seafarers manning the 88 to make the following com­ All forward looking men in Irenestar are "not only a credit ments: I have been Master of a the marine industry, both on to their Union," but they are number of vessels, and had labor's and capital's side, know numerous crews of the various that one of the ways of regain­ also helping the United States Unions sailing with me. Of all ing our position as the number to regain its position as the these groups of seamen, this one maritime nation is by rais­ number one maritime nation by ci-ew has been by far the best ing quality of the men operating the quality of their shipboard group of men, both personally the ships. If the crew of the SS work, declared Captain Alex­ and professionally. These men Irenestar on her first voyage are ander Roth, the vessels' master, were not only a credit to the an example, the SIU is certaily at the completion of Voyage Union to which they belong, but doing its share towards attain­ No. 1 in Baltimore last week. also to the ship they sailed on ing that object. In conclusion, Hailing the Irenestar crew- and the fiag that flew over them. I hope I have the pleasure of members as "by far the best I was told by various City and sailing with men of this calibre group of men, both personally State Officials in Catania, that and professionally," he had ever this was the finest American many more times. Yours Most- Sincerely, sailed with, Captain Roth, in a ship that had been into their letter to the SIU, added that he port in many years. Capt. Alexander Roth. Jr. had been told by government officials in Catania, Sicily, "that this was the finest American ship that had been in their port in years." Captain Roth's letter follows: By JOSEPH I. FLYNN non-productive time of those not by insurance companies, work­ figures, and it's true that a com­ regularly employed, lower effi­ men's compensation, law suits prehensive study of this particu­ Enclosed please find pictures With an estimated 65 percent ciency due to hangovers, poor and welfare organizations. lar problem is lacking, the that were taken at the request of all alcoholic addicts—skilled examples for fellow workers thus The alcoholic as a skilled, ex­ knowledge thus far gained proves of the ship's delegate aboard the SS Irenestar, Voyage 1, on a pas­ and unskilled — regularly em weakening morale, and accidents. perienced worker or executive that alcoholism costs industry sage frorh Mobile, via Houston, ployed, management and business It is estimated that this costs is another cost and a great loss billions of dollars—not to men­ to Catania, Sicily, and back to are awakening to the problem business over a billion dollars to industiy. Analysis of 338 em­ tion the cost in unhappiness, ac­ ployees disciplined for drinking cidents, death, misery, broken a year. Baltimore in April and May of alcohol presents to them. showed the following years of homes and heartache. In the City of Chicago, there this year. Education on this subject wiU service: 125 had from 1 to 4 In Chicago, recently, a con­ are an estimated 26,000 alcohol­ There are two group pictures bring the realization clearly years; 84, 5 to 9 years; 55, 10 ference was held on the signi­ ics costing the taxpayers of that of the entire unlicensed crew; home to management that fac­ to 14 years; 31, 15 to 19 years; 20 town $3,160,000, ninety percent ficance of Alcoholism in Indus­ the eleven members of the deck ing an issue is much less expen­ had over 25 years of service. of which is spent by the police, try. A great deal of interest was crew; the eight members of the sive than remaining apathetic. It is impossible to put a dollar shown by business when the fol­ house o f correction and the stewai'ds dept.the ei^ht mem­ Interest in turn will bring bet­ and cent value on the knowledge courts. lowing figures were brought to bers of the black gang; and one ter treatment methods, more vig­ and experience these men repre­ Each alcoholic costs employers light. stowaway. If you print any of orous research, saving not only sent to their respective compan­ of this city $555.56 a year. In Of the estimated 3,000,000 al­ these pictures, I would appreci­ money but workers, experience, ies. any city in the US the cost per coholics in an adult population ate a copy of the "LOG" in And so the alcoholic, his at­ knowledge and brain power. of 87,000,000—2,060,000 are regu­ alcoholic to his employer aver­ which it appears. tendance at work undependable, Like all welfare approaches to larly employed. ages $500.00. Relative to the above un­ The alcoholic is annually re­ work poorly done, is fired. No management, the problem of al­ licensed personnel, I would like . Of these, 1,370,000 are males employed in manufacturing sponsible for 1,500 fatal accidents business can be run with this coholism in industry is up against plants, by construction compan­ at work, and 2,850 fatal acci­ type of help. He joins the great obstacles. In the final ies and public utilities. The dents at home, in public places throngs of others on skid tow. analysis, it will be the workers This group of fallen employees themselves who will demand amount of women alcoholics is and in traffic—an accident rate represents a consumer lost, for adequate studies and proper of 321 per 100,000, twice that of 15 percent of the total figure. The slop chest is your cor­ none buys clothes and food. He treatment. ? The alcoholic in industry loses the non-alcoholic. ner store while you are at is a liability to the entire com­ Science in approaching this The life span of the alcoholic an average of 22 working days sea. You can't take your munity, his productive power is problem in industrial manage­ is reduced approximately 12 a year — a total of 29,700,000 trade someplace else if the wasted. This is an additional cost ment is not appealing to humani­ years in comparison with the ab­ working day lost from the ef­ slop chest doesn't have what tarian feelings; it is pointing of a billion dollars to business. stainer or ordinary drinker. fects of alcohol alone. you need. Although these are estimated out good business sense. Imagine here the money spent These figures do not include Alcoholism Is Great Problem For Industry ATTENTION! �THE SEAFAHERS Page Four Ship With A Million Readers - Celabee Sails Newsprint Run LOG Widn«adaY« 1< 1349 A HAPPY GANG OF SEAFARERiS ON THE COLABEE By JOHN BUNKER > apDespite the fact that quarters (The following article ap­ peared in the Christian Sci­ on the Colabee are tiny com­ ence Monitor of April 4. The pared to ships like the Willis author, John Bunker, now on Vickery, the officers of this "oldthe staff of the Monitor, is a timer," such as chief engineer retired member of the SIU. and James Rehr and third mate formerly was on the staff of Fred Johnson bf Haverhill, the SEAFARERS LOG. The Mass., have been aboard her for article is reprinted with the the past thi-ee years. Part of their reason for liking Monitor's permission.) the ship is chief cook "Kingfish" More than 1,000,000 newspaper Nelson of Richmond, Va, readers depend for their daily "I don't remember how many editions on the SS Colabee, "the ships I've been on," says the newsprint express." "Kingfish," "It sure has been an New England built and skip­ awful lot." pered by a master mariner from His specialty is southern fried Ayer, Mass., this 29-year-old vet­ pork chops. Captain Millington eran of the seas holds a unique claims the "Kingfish" is one of place in the American merchant Crewmembers of the newsprint-toting Illinois-Atlantic ship gather on deck for picture after the best cook afloat... Maybe marine, freighting huge rolls of docking in Boston, following a run to Baie Comeau in Canada. Picture was submitted to the the best." paper that keep the presses run­ LOG by Johnny Bunker, former Seafarer, now waterfront reporter for the Christian Science ning for one of the world's big­ CONTINUOUS CAREER Monitor. gest circulation tabloids, the New Built at Portsmouth, N. H., for, York Daily News. but too late to participate in, The Colabee is now on her World War I, the Colabee has way from Boston to Baie Comeau had a continuous career in the in the Gulf of St. Lawrence for sugar, coal sulphur, paper, and The recently-concluded coastwise referendum the first newsprint run of the bauxite trades, operating year season. Capt. W. R. Millington after year partly because her resulted in the adoption of a new transportation of Ayer, Mass., hopes that the old-fashioned, "up-and-down" re­ rule effective immediately in all Atlantic and Gulf last drift ice will be slogging its ciprocating steam engine is econ­ District ports. The new ruling, which the member­ way down the gulf by the time omical and never breaks down. Good Example he crosses the 45th parallel and The Daily News and .Chicago ship favored by a vote that ran three to two, pro­ NEW YORK—It's a far cry heads up the windy Cabot Strait Tribune, owners of the Colabee past the Magdalens today or to­ as well as the huge Baie Comeau from the old days aboard Isth­ vides as follows: paper mills in Canada, could mian ships, especially aboard one morrow. "When transportation is due a crew under After carrying sulphur all have traded the ship in for a that paid off in New York last the terms of the contract, those men who desire winter, the Colabee laid at Com­ much newer vessel, but they week. The ship was the Steel to stay on board the ship can do so, providing monwealth Pier, South Boston, say "no thanks. They cost too Advocate, and the payoff amazed all the men who had sailed in last week, being cleaned out and much to operate." they do not collect transportation. Those men dolled up in a bright dress of The Colabee'svcrew, all mem­ the fleet before. desiring transportation can collect same and white, buff, and black. bers of the Seafarers" Interna­ The vessel came in after a ' upon receipt of the money shall get off the ship "Just like a dainty old lady," tional Union, is composed mainly month's voyage without a single and replacements for those vacancies shall be said Bos'n Harry Jaynes of Bos­ of men who have been going to beef or a minute of disputed ov­ ton, big-chested sailor who sea for five to 20 years. ertime. We realize that this is shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." thinks "old-timers" like the "One of the best crews I've almost unbelievable, but it is an Colabee are worth any two of ever sailed with," says the skip­ unvarnished fact nevertheless. the "fancy" ships they've been per. It actually happened. bulging during the past decade "But then," he adds, "this is COOPERATION or so. one of the best ships, too. She deserves a good crew." According to the Ship's Dele­ With members of the Canadian NO JIVE HERE gate, J. McKenzie, this smooth Seamen's Union switching in His view is shared by second state of affairs was the result of droves to the SIU Canadian mate Glen Hawkins who says the excellent relationship and District, CSU communist leaders the Colabee rides the waves just high degree of cooperation be­ are stepping up their campaign as daintily as she looks. "Not tween topside and the delegates. of terrorism in a vain attempt to like these new ships," says Haw­ The example set by the men stem certain defeat. The Mississippi Shipping Com­ kins. "They act like they're full of the Steel Advocate should In one recent week, four pany's Delta Line has been of 'jive'... bounce all over the spur crewmembers in the rest members of the SIU Canadian granted a construction subsidy place in a heavy sea." Compared to the SS Willis for a $14,000,000 combination of the Isthmian fleet to work District and one Atlantic and Vickery, a big C-4 freighter that passenger-cargo vessel. Invita­ according to the terms of the Gulf District member were vic­ also lay at Commonwealth Pier tions for bids will be sent out by agreement. In this way they tims of communist goon squads last week, the Colabee looked the Maritime Commission in the will eliminate many of the petty in Sanada. beefs that have been plaguing Two Canadian District men off - very modest and plain, like a near future. The new 14,000 gross ton ship, these ships. simple country lass alongside a the SS Seaside, Jimmie Robin­ A salute and a tip of the cap son of Winnipeg and Gordon sophisticated debutante from the with accommodations for 234 pas­ sengers, will operate between to the crew and the officers of MacDonald of Moose Jaw, were city. Small though she is compared US Gulf coast ports and the the SS Steel. Advocate. attacked in the Vancouver home James Purcell with newer ships, the Colabee East coast of South America. of a friend at one o'clock in the Blackie Cardullo morning by four CSU men still is running, long after other She will carry a crew of 190T -vessels of her type and vintage armed with clubs. have either gone to the wreckers At Lapointe pier, Ovide or been "sold foreign," because Schmidt and Morris Adler were she's economical to operate and beaten by CSU goons as they tough to sink. left the Seaside. The membership of the Seafarers International Union has The Germans thought they Both were treated at Van­ consistently reaffirmed its position thtit gear-grabbers can't be couver General Hospital for had sunk her during the war, good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear chest and face injuries. Two A submarine torpedoed her EDWARD CRELAN such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard CSU men are being held by off Nuevitas, Cuba, in 1942, SlU-contracted ships, for the convenience of all hands, is, above gnawing a hole in her side big police in connection with the at: hands, smashing bones in his all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. left hand. enough to drive a street car tacks. ^Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there The pattern of violence was through. In Montreal, Seafarer Edward by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyestablished by the communists Many of the crew were killed Crelan of the SS Steel Admiral, fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to was assaulted by six CSU goons early in the strike, as they be­ but the Colabee, though she was provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. with lead pipes as he left a gan a campaign of sneak at­ loaded with sugar, jtj^t wouldn't These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL waterfront tavern to return to tacks on Canadian seamen. The sink, — HANDS. They ARE NOT to be 'appropriated by any Individual the ship. beating of Crelan was the first Two days later, a salvage tug for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ Attacked from behind, Crelan time an American Seafarer has came by and towed her into fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken was knocked down by blows on been attacked, and shows how Tampa, Fla, After having been repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. the head. As he lost conscious­ desperate the commie goon repaired, she carried bauxite for ness, his attackers jumped on his squads have become. the rest of the war. The Patrolmen Say— New Transportation Nalo CSU Goons Running Wild Delta Line To Build Combination Liner Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union �THE SEAFARERS We^csdayt June 1> 1343 ;v P«g» Fir* LOG WHAT ttWIlK H' ; $0 • •' •--* m m QUESTION: The recent announcement that charters had been granted to the Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers by the Seafarers International Un­ ion was received with considerable enthusiasm by workers within their jurisdiction. What do you think of this development? mmmmmm CARL LAWSON. Bosun; STEFAN TRZCINSKI. Ch. Ck.: A. T. ARNOLD. Bosun: EMIL NORDSTROM. DE: ED. W. ADAMKO. Ch. Stwd.: In ihe near future the expaniBion of the SIU, through the chartering of affiliates, will make US one of the strongest maritime bodies in the world. We will extend to other workers the con­ ditions we in the SIU enjoy and our program of straight trade unionism will drive the com­ munists and fellow-travelers out of the maritime industry. The chartering of these two new un­ ions is one of the best things ihat has ever happened within ihe SIU. I feel that the majority of engineers and allied workers Will welcome the chance to hel­ ler their conditions and wages in the SIU. I think this is an important development and a step forward for all concerned. The American Federation of Labor's Maritime Trades Department is gradually strengthening its position and becoming the most important la­ bor group on the waterfront. As a result, all who are members of organizations affiliated with it will tind it to their benefit. This development will have a stabilizing effect upon the indus­ try. because with more and more unions hound together for the common good, activities can be coordinated very successfully. I wish that we in the SIU had had the opportunity to join a strong, democratic established union when we were first form­ ing our organization years ago. I am an oldtimer. and I know that the fight would have been much easier and shorter had we been given strong maritime back­ ing. With the Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, it's an oppor­ tunity for these organizations to join with a strong union and re­ ceive the protection and prestige that the SIU has earned from everyone it has ever dealt with. I'm sure these fellows will wel­ come the organizing drive of the SIU. I believe it is a good move to bring other affiliates into our or­ ganization to give them the con­ ditions and representation we en­ joy. At the same time their numbers make us that much stronger. Brotherhood is our mot­ to. and we are making a real brotherhood of seamen and mari­ time workers by bringing the men into our union. I believe that these fellows will be happy to see the SIU enter their fields to organize. Joining hands with the engineers will probably elim­ inate some of the thorny prob­ lems that arise over different contract dates. I'm happy to see the SIU continue to grow. My opinion is that the more maritime workers there are unit'ed under one roof, the beffev will our chances of winning befter conditions and protecting the gains we have already made. I think it is a very fine thing thai a great many licensed engineers have decided that the Brother­ hood of Marine Engineers is the organization for fhem. They've probably have seen that the Am­ erican Federation of Labor mari­ time unions have made the great­ est advances. All of us should be glad that the engineers want to come into our group. ALVIN (Salty) SEE, AB: JACK DIETRICH. FWT: MITCHELL MILEFSKI. Ch. Ck.: L. KRAWEZYK. Waiter: I'm all for it. I think it bears out the fad that the American federation of Labor is widely tecognized and appreciated for fts ideals in behalf of its organi­ sations' members. The granting of these charters means that the maritime section of the AFL and ihe SIU will be stronger and command more prestige. With more allied affiliates, the AFL maritime unions can cooperate oven more closely for the bene­ fit of alL For our own member­ ship, and those of the newlyaffiliated unions, a stronger brotherhood in maritime is very desirable. The Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers are one hundred per­ cent welcome in the SIU. AFL. Those are my sentiments and I think it's the view of the ma­ jority. I am glad to see that the engineers have at last decided to get away from the leadership that wrapped them up in poli­ tical stuff and got them nothing. I think this development proves that the AFL is the kind of or­ ganization. with a sound founda­ tion and non-political leadership, that can provide the union bene­ fits these men have needed for so long.. I think this news is very good. For one thing, it helps strengthen our own Union. It also strength­ ens the position .of the members in the newly-affiliated groups. The more maritime workers there are in one strong group, the better everything will be for all hands concerned. It's a very good thing to have all workers— or as many as possible—in our trade organized and cooperating under one banner. We can all be working together that way, and accomplishing more. We should welcome these people in­ to our group and wish them the best of luck. Coming into our organization, these new affiliates will start off with the advantage of being a part of the SIU. a name that is well respected on the waterfront of the world. They will better be able to work for better wages and conditions, if the operators know they have the backing of the SIU and the Maritime Trades Department. I feel that the one union that can rid the maritime industry of the communists is the SIU. and the Brotherliood of Marine Engineers will find they have a. strong ally in the SIU when they tackle any job to better their way of living. C. V/. PALMER. OS: In our line of work it is im­ portant that as many maritime workers as possible get under one banner, thereby forming a strong organization and receiv­ ing the respect they deserve. I hope for the day when seamen will form a union of all maritime workers. The step of the SIU in giving charters to two new affili­ ates is a step in this direction. The engineers will be glad to be rid of the communist strength in their ranks and enter a bona fide organization. Many engineersare former SIU men and will welcome the chance to get back into a militant organization. �T H E S E AF A R E RS Page Si* Wednesday, June 1. 1949 LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief WILMINGTON ^ No meeting because of lack of 25 bookmembers for quorum. A&G Shipping From May 4 To May 18 SAN JUAN — Chairman. T. , PORT Lockwood, 24564; Recording Sec­ retary, T. Banning, 3039; Read­ Boston New York ing Clerk, P. Dunphy, 46214. Philadelphia Motions carried to accept New Baltimore Business of meetings held in Norfolk other ports. T. Banning, Port Savannah Representative, reported that Tampa Agent Craddock had requested Mobile a leave of absence, which has New Orleans been approved by the Secretary- Galveston. Treasurer. Banning will be Port West Coast San Juan GRAND TOTAL Representative during his ab­ sence. Banning reported all ships in port in good shape with the only beef on the Elizabeth. Mem­ bers urged to continue to write their Congressmen in Washing­ ton. Good and Welfare: P. Dun­ phy volunteered to make up the shipping list. A discussion was held on port rules and general Union matters. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. $1 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. A. Michelet, 21164; Recording Secretary, W. D. Otto, 34661; Reading Clerk, A. Bailey, 7410. Motions carried to accept min­ utes of meetings held in other ports. Agent reported shipping as poor. Reported that several men went north to Tacoma, where the Pontus Ross and Irvin Cobb paid off. Prospects for immediate future do not appear bright. Agent reported. Motions carried to accept and file Sec­ retary-Treasurer's report and Tal­ lying Committee's report on transportation rule voting. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. Good and Welfare: General discussion on various Union topics. Meeting adjourned with 65 members pres­ ent. ii> % a. GALVESTON—No meeting be­ cause of lack of 25 bookmembers for quorum. 4. NORFOLK —Chairman, J. S. White, 57; Recording Secretary, Clyde Garner, 49929; Reading Clerk, James Bullock, 4747. Minutes of meetings held in other Branches read, accepted and filed. Headquarters' report accepted and filed. Agent re­ ported that, although shipping has been slow, he expects it to pick up, as several companies are bringing ships out of the boneyard to enter into the coal trade to Europe. General topics of interest to the membership were discussed under Good and Welfare. Meeting adjourned with 80 members present. 4. 4. BALTIMORE — Chairman, W. Reniz, 26445; Recording Secreiazy, D. Stone, 1996; Reading Clwk, A. Stansbury, 4683. New Business section of^ min­ utes of meetings held in other REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. 28 125 36 134 38 14 121 30 92 25 19 124 37 70 14 69 72 44 57 11 > 614 ports read and accepted. Motion carried to post and file all West Coast and Great Lakes minutes. Motion carried to forward all ships' minutes to SEAFARERS LOG for publication. Eighteen men excused from meeting for various reasons. Motions carried to accept Headquarters' and Tal­ lying Committee's report on transportation referendum. No New Business and no Good and Welfare. Meeting adjourned with 352 members present. 4. 4 4 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Donald Hall, 43372; Recording Secretary, J. Sheehan, 306; Read­ ing Clerk, J. McPhauL 289. (No Reg. Figures 53 55 72 149 33 25 48 29 13 11 501 533 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK 61 ' 14 370 105 ' 103 35 ?96 97 77 8 . (No Figures Available) Available) 6 "" 177 67 293 95 102 81 134 43 35 8 1,648 NEW YORK—Chairman.'^J. Algina, 1320; Recording Secretary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk, R. Matthews, 154. Motion carried to accept Head­ quarters' report and concur in recommendations. Motions car­ ried to accept minutes of regular and special meetings held in other Branches. Agent' reported better than average shipping, and issued warning against men throwing in for jobs for which they do not have endorsements. Communications from several members asking to be excused were read and referred to Dis­ patcher. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. Charges against two Brothers read and referred to a Trial Com­ mittee. No New Business and* no Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ journed with 991 members pres­ ent. Motions carried to accept min­ utes of previous meetings held in SIU Branches. Communica­ tion from Mrs. Nowery enclosing a note of thanks to the SIU read and accepted. New Business. W. Peerpenski to be changed from 4 4 4 Deck to- Stewards Department. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Motions carried to accept Head­ quarters* report to membership Warren Wyman, 200; Recording Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. and financial report. Good and Welfare: Membership went on record to accept donations for new television set for Hall. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. .444 BOSTON—Chairman, M. Mor­ ris, 5725; Recording Secretary, E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. Motions carried to accept and file minutes of meetings held in other SIU Branches. Motion car­ ried to post and file all West Coast and Great Lakes minutes. Motion carried to accept Agent's report. New Business: Motion by Greenridge, 1863, to non-concur with that part of Headquarters' report seeking to take money from the Building Fund until membership has been told the amount. Motion carried to ac­ cept the balance of the Head­ quarters' report. Motion carried to have a delegate attend the Massachusetts Federation of La­ bor Convention. Ben Lawson el­ ected. Motion carried to have the Agent buy and have install­ ed seven new window glasses and a new front door, plus ten fire extinguishers. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discussion on permitmen having permits for long periods of time without being able to get books. Meeting adjourned with 120 members present. SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. New Orleans' previous miputes read and accepted. Charges read against two Brothers and refer­ red to a Trial Committee. Min­ utes of meetings held in other SIU Branches read and filed. Agent Sheppard reported that business of port was in good shape and no beefs were pend­ ing in the port. Agent reported that UFE film was available to 559 TOTAL SHIPPED 16 90 29 78 7 10 90 28 45 6 40 285 92 220 21 6 58 81 58 26 10 8 51 138 41 30 6 20 176 314 180 99 24 459 453 1,471 ships* crews for $40 per print; Agent reported thaf; inasmuch as supreme quorum was present, members should act on recom­ mendation regarding the port of San Juan. Upon instructions of Secretary-Treasurer, Buck Steph­ ens is to go to San ^ Juan to work in conjunction with Crad­ dock and return with recommen­ dations dealing with the port. Craddock reported that San Juan could be run by only one man,- a Port Representative. Tommy Banning to act as Port Representative. Motion carried to accept and concur in Brother Sheppard's report and the rec­ ommendation regarding the port of San Juan. Patrolmen reported on payoffs, sign-ons and beefs aboard ships contacted. New Business: Communication from 25 bookmembers of Drl Sud read, requesting that Ernest Sauls be reinstated in SIU as a permitmember. Q h a r g e s expelling Brother were erroneous, crew re­ ported. Motion carried to con­ cur in crew's request. Motion carried to refer to a committee the Headquarters' request for reopening the case of Joseph Kozlowski. Motion carried that 24 hours after a member ships his number be scratched from the shipping list. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion on compulsory vacations. Meeting adjourned with 397 bookmembers present. MOBILE—Chairman, L. Neira. 26393; Recording Secretary, James L. Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, H. J. Fischer, 59. New Business of meetings held in other ports accepted and filed. Agent reported that shipping would continue slow during com­ ing week. He also reported that several contractors have submit­ ted bids for renovating building and he hoped to have definite plans for the next meeting. "Tan­ ner stated that SIU would be represented at Alabama State Federation convention, and if any members would like to at­ tend as visitors they were wel­ come. Resolution concurred in on Electricians. Motion carried that jobs be shipped on the hour. Tallying Committee's report ac­ cepted. (3ood and Welfare: Sug­ gestion made to move drinking fountain. Meeting adjourned with 250 members present. 4 4 4 SAVANNAH — Chairman, J. Drawdy, 28523; Recording Secre­ tary, C. Rice, 40707; Reading Clerk, E. Bryant, 25806. Secretary-Treasurer's report read and accepted. Agent re­ ported activity in port during past two weeks. Minutes of meet­ ings held in other ports read and accepted. Tallying Committee's report accepted. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothrs. New Business: Motion by C. Moss, carried, to repaii water fountain in Union HalL Motion by Bryant, carried, to donate $50 to the Savannah local of the Retail CSerks Union, AFL. Discussion on motion revealed that SIU had been working with Retail Clerks in Savannah, who have been organizing the city's large department stores. Several men and women, parents of small children, have been fired and need aid. Good and Welfare: Members discussed what could be done to help the clerks get organized. Meeting adjourned with 120 members present. Lay-Ups, Drydocks Cut New York Shipping By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Shipping was fair in this port during the past ten days, and would have been better had all of the ships that hit port taken crews. Some of the arrivals paid off here and then went into lay-up or the shipyard. Our second Calmar ship in this port in over a year^ the Pennmar, paid off and went into the shipyard. The William Carruth, Trans-fuel, paid off and laid up for awhile. Regular payoffs were the Frances, Kathryn and Marina, Bull; Seatrain Texas and Seatrain Havana; Algonquin Vic­ tory, St. Lawrence Navigation; Evistar, Triton; Steel Advocate and Steel Voyager, Isthmian; Fairland and Bret Harte, Water­ man, and the Robin Hood, Rob­ in. "The Bret Harte, in from a ;six months trip, is now headed for the Gulf lay up fleet. Sign ons were the following: Raphael Semmes, Bret Harte, Waterman; Chrysanthystar, Tri­ ton, a tanker reconverted to a freighter; Robin Kirk, Robin; Marina, Frances, Kathryn, Bull; Seatrains Texas ' and Havana, Steel Voyager, Isthmian. SHIP PROBLEMS A couple of points concerning transportation need commenting on, to clear up some of the mis­ understandings that have come up on ships recently. On a ship that is laying-up, and the crew is due subsistence and transportation, the crew is eligible to collect the money right at the payoff. They do not have to wait 30 days, as is the requirement following a regular payoff where transportation is due. Also if a man is due transpor­ tation money at the end of a trip, and chooses instead to waive the money and stay aboard, that man can continue sailing on board the ship until he wishes to payoff. If at the final payoff the man is eligible for transportation money, the fact 4hat he waived it on an earlier voyage has noth­ ing to do with his later claim. For example, if a man joins a ship in the Gulf and it pays off in New York, the man can waive transportation money. Then later if the ship returns to New York for a payoff, the crewmember can accept trans­ portation money and * pile off, if the ship is not returning to its original area within ten days! This should clear up this matter. The waiver allowing aliens to constitute 25 percent of a crew has been extended for anothe^ year. However, aliens with five years seatime should make every attempt to get their citizenship as soon as possible.: �THE SEAFARERS lO^G Pag« Se?en orrm s. The Seafarers Intl Union Recently, the Seafarers International Union of North America chartered two new affiliates, the Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. These two unions, formed in response to a demand for AFL protection by the engineers an^ the workers in allied marine trades, join an expanding SIU family. Accordingly, it is appropriate at this time to outline again the structure of the SIU and its affiliates. This section of the LOG is devoted to a description of how the SIU and its affiliates are organized, , One thing comes clear: The various units. Districts and Local unions, which compose the SIU family are completely self-governing, Each imit elects its own officials. The International organization does not exist to rule the several member unions but to serve them. The communist elements on the waterfront have been doing their sorry best the past few years to create the impression that our International Union has dictatorial powers over the affiliates. As usual, the communists have been lying, as if that could be much of a surprise to anyone. Of course,, the communists know they are lying, but that is their way of operating. In addition, the communists know that the SIU is their No. 1 enemy on the waterfront. It was the SIU which stopped the communists during the days of their greatest powers from taking over the waterfront lock, stock and barrel. Naturally, the com­ munists are ever ready to spread any slander their hatchetmen can think up to smear the SIU. They don't get away with much, however, as the steady expansion of the SIU demonstrates. It should be remembered that the Seafarers Interna­ tional is dedicated to trade unionism—not political unionism. The cornerstone of trade unionism is democracy, or rule by the membership. Not only do the Districts and Locals of the SIU retain complete autonomy, but in each unit it is the rank-and-file who have the final say-so on all District and Local affairs. This is something the communists never can under­ stand. They can't understand why it works. But if they need anjr proof that it does work, let them take another look at the growing strength represented by all the units of the SIU family. In fact, they'd better get that look in fast because it's going to be just about their last one. The communists aren't going to be around much longer. ~ History Of fnternational Strufture Of fnternationaf The Seafarers International Union of North America was born in November of" 1938, when the AFL presented a charter to the Sailors Union of the Pacific for the purpose of organizing seamen and maritime workers on all coasts into one body. The Sailors Union, originally founded in 1885, formed the SIU when it refused to go along with the communist-dominated National Maritime Union. The Atlantic & Gulf District became a part of the International, evolving from the AFL Seamen's Union. At the same time the Great Lakes District was chartered by the International. Within a year a charter had been granted to the Canadian Seamen's Union. The CSU was subsequently expelled when it refused to repiidiate its communist leanings. The Canadian District was reformed a year later with its nucleus in the British Columbia Seamen's Union. During this period, local, state and regional groups of fishermen and cannery workers came into the International and were united under the SIU banner. In 1948, the Inland Boatmen's Union, affiliated with the CIO, broke the hold of the communists and affiliated directly with the SIU. Within the past few weeks the SIU has granted charters to two new affiliates, the Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. At the end of nearly eleven years of action, the SIU has, grown from a union of several small Districts and independent groups into a powerful body embracing over 90,000 marine, fishery and cannery workers in the United States, Canada and Alaska. The Seafarers International Union of North America is simple but compact in structure. The SIU is composed of a number of separate units, some of them having the status of Districts, others the status of Local Unions. Each District or Local is an autonomous organization in its own right. But all are linked together through the International Union, because seamen, fishermen and other workers in the maritime industry know that they can obtain and maintain high wages and conditions only if they have a strong, well-coordinated Organization behind them. The chief executive officer of the International is the president. In addition, there are eight vice-presidents and a secretary-treasurer. The president, the vice-presidents and the secretary-treasurer sit as the Union's executive committee. The secretary-treasurer is the only paid officer. The International constitution specifies that the International officers be elected by the convention which the president must call at least every two years. The Districts and Locals send delegates to the conven­ tion on a per-capita basis. The convention itself acts as a legislative body on matters affecting all the member unions. The present officers were elected by the Fourth Biennial Convention held in Baltimore at the end of March. They are: President, Harry Lundeberg; Secretary-Treasurer, John Hawk; First Vice-President, Paul Hall; and Vice-Presidents, Leslie Ballinger, Mrs. Andrea Gomez, Patrick McHugh, Lester Caveny, Morris Weisberger, John Fox and Cal Tanner. �Page Elghft THE SEAFARERS LOG Wedosidap June 1. 1949 UxternxiSouil Vnicm-at JhigthAtaexicA. •. •», .V .r : ... • • .f •' • li;: I ATLANTIC^ ^ULE DISTRICT - > CANADIAN DISTRICT •>-, •K y"i' WORKERS,ETC. •/ fr ! \r MARINE, ALLIED V SAILORS fUNlONof-Hiel PACIFIC WORKERS' INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION 'i. V 6REAT LAKTES DISTRICT BROTMERHOOD OF MARINE ENGINEERS ' --V 't; .J �WedlietdaT' Juti* 1. 1949 THE S E AF A RER S ^Xh^teAyKs. Stana!« Components Of International In addition to local, statewide and regional units of cannery workers and fishermen on all coasts of the United States and Alaska, the Seafarers International Union of North America is composed of seven other com­ pletely autonomous maritime affiliates, which make up a forge of over 90,000 workers. The units and their principal officers are: - Atlantic & Gulf District, Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer Sailors Union of the Pacific, Harry Lundeberg, Secretary-Treasurer! Great Lakes District, Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer Canadian District, David Joyce, Secretary-Treasurer Inland Boatmen's Uhion, John M, Fox, Secretary-Treasurer Marine Allied Workers, Lindsey Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, Secretary-Treasurer, to be elected. Two of the Districts of the SIU are recent additions: the Marine Allied Workers and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, both expected to shortly become strong pillars of the SIU family. A third unit, the Canadian District, through a recent drive in Canada, has become the most powerful maritime union in that country and has greatly added to the strength of the International." The various Distracts of the SIU cover the entire coasts of the United States and Canada. Moreover, the SIU's strength is felt through­ out the United States' network of inland waterways and Great- Lakes. Wherever workers are engaged in work connected with the maritime industry, affiliates of the SIU are there helping to bring them better conditions and wages. How fnternational Operates ill The International Executive Board of the SIU, elected at the regular biennial conventions, is composed of the President, Secretary-Treasurer and eight vice-presidents, and is responsible for the handling of tasks •which affect the International as a body. When legislation is before Congress which affects the welfare of any of its component organizations the SIU's Washington representative is on hand to defend their interests. The SIU was strongly represented in the recent fight to keep American ships hauling 50 percent of ECA cargoes, and the SIU has contributed greatly to the never ending battle to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act. In other matters, the International works closely with member Dis­ tricts when they are involved in strikes or organizing campaigns. Often the International sends organizers in to help a District, as was done in Canada recently. In conferences on affairs affecting the SIU on a world-wide basis, the International is aiways represented. The SIU maintains a delegate with the International Transportworkers Federation, and is working closely •with that body on the proposed Panamanian boycott. An International representative was in attendance at the Safety of Life at Sea Conference held in London in 1947. At that meeting many steps were taken toward making life at sea less hazardous. Page Nine LOG Aatonomy Of Districts Each component Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America is a self-governing organization. Each Union has its own constitution, its own elected officers, its own shipping rules and its own committees. Ih each Union, the members establish their own policies by demo­ cratic procedures, without intereference from other districts or locals, and without interference from the International. In fact, the constitution of the International nowhere binds the member Unions to definite policies of any kind. Members of the various imits of the Seafarers International Union of North America recognize that each Union has its own problems, prob­ lems which are characteristic of the particular maritime trade in which tlje Union holds jurisdiction. For instance, fish cannery workers do not sail 'round-the-world freighters, and do not possess intimate knowledge of seamen's problems. At the same time, few seamen know much about the problems faced by fishermen or fish cannery employees. Obviously, it would be presumptu­ ous for workers in one section of the maritime industry to tell those in another exactly how to carry out their day-to-day routines. However, there are many problems common to all maritime workers —whether they sail deepsea ships, sail fishing boats, work in fish process­ ing plants or in other sections of the industry. This is where the Inter- ' - national enters in the picture. Moreover, the International stands ready at any time to come to the aid of a member Union in organizing, negotiating contracts or any­ thing else when the membei^ Union asks assistance. In fact, all Districts and all Locals of the Seafarers International Union, as well as the International itself, are always ready to help each other. Benefits To Districts Over and above the representation the International gives the Districts in national and international matters affecting the various Dis­ tricts, the International also benefits the Districts in specific cases where called upon for assistance. In no case, however, does the International step into a District's activities unless specifically requested. In the recent campaign by the Canadian District the International, at that District's request,. assisted in planning the organizing campaign and advanced money to carry out its work and establish new halls. The International also lent money to the Cannery Workers of San Diego, when that affiliate underwent expansion last year. Almost all Districts have benefitted from the International's financial aid at some time or another. The International was responsible for sending an International officer into the field to investigate the possibilities of organizing workers in trades allied to maritime. The success of this move is shown by the recent affiliation to the International of the Maritime Allied Workers, a thriving waterfront organization along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Not so readily seen, but equally as important, the International constantly strives to carry out a program for a better merchant marine for the United States. Specifically, the International has for the past few years devoted great effort toward the revitalization of coastwise and intercoastal shipping, both which suffered greatly as a result of the war. * fnternationaTs Affiliations The Seafarers International Union, which in ^ itself is made up of affiliations of districts and local unions, is also an affiliate of three mighty national and international organizations. First, the SIU is a member of the AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, an organization representing 200,000 organized workers in all branches of maritime. With the SIU in the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment are the International Longshoremen's Association, the Masters, Mates & Pilots, the Radio Officers Union, and locals of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Through the MTD the SIU has received direct backing in many waterfront disputes. The SIU is also affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, which represents almost 8,000,000 organized workers in the United States and Canada. Other member unions of the AFL demonstrated their solidarity with the SIU on many occasions when they gave support to the SIU. Their aid was strongly shown recently when they united with the SIU to battle the proposal which would have seriously cur­ tailed American ship participation in ECA shipping. Third, the SIU is a member of the International Transportworkers Federation, a worldwide organization of millions of maritime workers. At present the ITF is cooperating with the SIU in its battle to rid the merchant marine of Canada of communis Is. In addition to these far-flung organizations the SIU maintains membership in central and state labor bodies, where labor problems of a local nature are dealt with jointly. �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS tOG WeAieiday, June 1. 1949 :-L-- y p/S7K/cr'^opavo/ny y. yy y. PLED&ED AGA/Z^sr VfCTAT^S^/PS 0W^Aft71Eei> m? t>BAioc^AcrJ .."irAfSfiSfl, • • shai) y Lowssr liATtSXONl, f&^-CAP/TA TAKOFANY UNION' 'o hti aiid mh Per 'Petti. Ott •ct oi FUNDS OF DiSTPfOTS CONmoU£DB/^ DfSTN'CrS/ ' ^>V59 ASSeSSNSNTS UNIBSSPASSGD sy RefSNSNDONI y^Yiic^ VlOP®' oUinKj®^^ PRBAMBlS PiBDQ&S MUTOALA'Di m: Wu /'. Vow/ oVre'nB^^" vorH^. landing our ®^gani®a.^^°7aud bringevds at ^^vtbcriug « |^y exists ^^^j^poneTit poseo.. uereitn ••„*.:on tbe. —tivuuit" » * 7//// V vmisvmiwsw :S 5" '•. • • • '•• / •v.: - "t, .j,;'.' •:r f, �Wednesday, June 1, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Elf^en i SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Wacpsta Crewmember Presumed Lost At Sea Louis E. Tipps, Deck Engineer aboard the SS Wacosta, has been reported missing and is pre­ sumed lost, according to word received recently from the Ship's Delegate.* 'I relieved the other Wiper at Tipps disappeared from 4 A.M. About 4:05, Brother Tipps the vessel the morning got out of bed and went to the of April 20 in the vicinity hospital head. He then came outwalked passed me, saying of Gibraltar after he and 'excuse me,' and went out the complained of "pains in hospital door. the head." The Wacosta "I waited perhaps two minutes was US-bound from Ital­ and then went looking for him. ian ports, having stopped I had been given strict or^ ders to maintain close -supervi­ —sion over him. I found his show­ The Ship's Delegate said Tipps er clogs outside the passageway, presumably jumped over the but no sign of Brother Tipps," Seafarer-arlist Norman Maffie depicts the remains of a Japanese coaatwise tanker lying side. Mc Peters added. A thorough search of the Wa­ "After a quick look around I\ on the bottom of shallow harbor anchorage in Singapore. Sketch was made during a recent trek costa was made by all hands as , reported his absence to the to the Far East aboeurd an Isthmian ship. soon as a crewmember reported bridge." •. to the Master at 4:10 A.M. that Brother Tipps is survived by Tipps had disappeared. A ten­ his wife and two children of minute search, led by Ship's 359 Baldwin Ave., Chickasaw, Delegate Red Darley, proved Ala. He sailed on ATS ships durfruitless. The Master then or-1 been a dered that the Wacosta be turned member of the SIU for past two ' Statements from three South African dairies attesting to the purity of the around and her course retraced. years. milk sold to Robin Line crews were submitted to the LOG this week in answer to a All hands were alerted and Darley reports that "Tipps was story in the "Capetown Argus" claiming that the milk in South Africa was not pas­ lookouts were posted on the bow, a good Union man and was well teurized and the cows tuber-*„„.„. TT ; T" ; ^ ;; ; T" stern and cross tree. Two crew- liked by his shipmates." SEAFARERS LOG on March 4. IS not one herd of cattle supply- members manned the search­ cular. In the LOG story Stewards were ing milk for Capetown dairies lights on the fiying bridge, pain­ The statements were forward­ urged to forego fresh milk in that is entirely free of tubercu­ stakingly playing them on the ed to the LOG by the crew of South Africa because of the "Ar­ losis." The situation was report­ darkened waters as the Wacosta the Robin Goodfellow, which gus" story, which reported that ed as being worse on the East went back over her course. paid off this week in Baltimore dairy men in South Africa do Coast of Africa. For two hours the Wacosta following a voyage to South and not want to go to the trouble Though the Goodfellow crew maneuvered while her crew Southeast Africa. or expense of installing the pas­ did not obtain statements from searched the area for the miss­ The newspaper item came to teurizing equipment necessary to Capetown dairies, they obtained ing Deck Engineer but to no the attention of the crew when render milk fit to drink. The notes claiming pasteurization of avail. The ship returned to Gi­ Steel Fabricator crewmembers, it was reprinted in part in the clipping also leported that "there all milk sold by three dairies, braltar at 8:30 A.M. and reported recently returned from a voyage two in Durban and one in Port Tipps' disappearance to the au­ to the Far East, promise a good time to Seafarers hitting the port WELL TOGGED TWOSOME Elizabeth. All three dairies noted thorities there. of Soengeigerong, Sumatra, that their milk is pasteurized and According to Ship's Delegate Dutch East Indies, where^ they inspected regularly by govern­ Darley, Tipps became ill on say, the American residents ment and corporation inspectors. April 16. He complained to the show every courtesy to seamen. The milk is claimed to meet the Master of "pains in the head." In minutes of a shipboard standards laid down by the lo­ The Master placed Tipps in the meeting held recently at sea H. cal health laws. No comment was hospital, Darley said, and or­ D. Higginbotham, recording sec­ made by the dairies on the "Ar­ dered a crewmember to stand by retary, reported that Americans gus" report that tuberculosis was in case the ill crewman required in the port bearing the tpnguewidespread among dairy herds. aid. twisting name are very court­ Chelsea Dairy Limited, of Nar­ A strict 24-hour watch was eous and hospitable and will ex­ rower Road, Port Elizabeth, not­ maintained at his quarters from tend the same hospitality to any ed that only pasteurized milk is the moment Tipps became ill.' other crew that arrives in the supplied to shipping concerns by Darley said that from the time' port. that firm. Baynesfield Dairies, of Tipps' entry into the ship's The Seafarer sounded one note Sydney Road, Durban, and Royal hospital until he disappeared of caution, however. Crewmem­ and Regent Dairies, 65 Umbilo four days later, Tipps' never ap­ bers are expected to act like Road, Durban, also vouched for peared violentlj: ill. gentlemen. Higginbotham noted, the quality of their milk. Frank Peters, the standby as­ and not trj- to take over the Robin Line maintains twelve signed-to Tipps' quarters at the place and run their bistro, the ships in regular service to time of the incident, told Dele- Stumble Inn, the only place in South African ports. gate Darley: {the port to drink. at Gibraltar for bunkers. Robin Line Vessels Receive Pure Milk, Say Statements Of South African Dairies Hosts In Sumatra; Hospitable, Says Fabricator Crew 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK Two of the Del Norte stalwarts. Leo"^ Morsette. left, 2nd Steward, and Joe Kotalik, Bellboy, prepare for a • day's work. Both ere-staunch Seafarers. The credit goes to the SS Morning Light for being one of the cleanest ships I ever laid eyes on. The crew is on the ball... Worth P i 11 m a n has switched from Deck to Stewards Department. Perhaps he wants to be near food continually ... Haven't seen Lou Fisher in a long time. The last time was in England, For the roughest elevator ride you' ever had, take the one at SI wane House. The Dog- house rates second ... Bosun Crowley has tried many times but has had no luck in pick­ ing horses. Why not try grey­ hounds for a change of luck? ... Every SIU member should read the State Of The Union. You'll learn more about your Union. Antonio Schiavone eats noth­ ing but baby food. And he look.^ like a medicine cabinet with all the pills and herbs he carries around ... Rosando Serrando and •Y. . Joe Juliano, with their white caps, were seen helping out the Isi-aeli movement. Histadrut, re­ cently ... Do you know the new technique for sougeeing? You should start at the bottom and work up. This prevents streaks. Honesty is the best policy—^ yeah! John Pisa, found a wallet containing $750 belonging to a passenger aboard ship. He returned it to the owner and at the end of the trip received a $3 rewaird. �-i-.. r- Page Twdva THE SEAT ARERS LOG Wedaeflday, June 1. 1949 Seafai^sr Saon sagss Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings KYSKA, Mar. 27—W. F. Paige. standby when day off is given. -Chairman; G. Byrne. Secretary. Good and Welfare: Discussion Stewards delegate to se about on whether or not imitation getting room change for Cooks. flavored cold drinks should be Crew voted to keep ship ^clean served. Suggestion made to for payoff. Vote of thanks to check port hole and door screens. Cooks and Stewards. On repair Suggestion made that Patrolman list need to fix water fountains ask company to be morc^ careful stressed. Minute of silence for with crew's mail. Brothers lost at sea. it % % % DEL RIO, April 4—Floyd CumSEATRAIN NEW YORK, Mar. mings. Chairman; R. T. Whitley. 20—W. T. Dalton. Chairman; Secretary. Delegates reported Charles Goldstein. Secretary. small bit of disputed overtime. Minutes of previous meeting ac­ Old Business: Crewmembers who cepted. Steward delegate re­ had been performing during ported two hours disputed and early part of voyage have that one man missed ship in New ported number of books in their straightened out. Motion car-' York. Bales elected ship's dele­ departments., Good gnd Wel­ ried to drop all charges against gate. Department delegates to fare: Brother D. Ginn suggested these men. If they foul up check books and permits and to that last stand-by man on each again charges to be automati­ settle number of minor beefs. watch clean up messroom. Crew cally reinstated. One minute of Minute of silence for departed voted 18 to 7 in favor of plain silence for departed Bi'others. milk over buttermilk. Discus­ Brothers. sion on the disposition of the washing machine and two elec­ tric irons should the ship lay up. Decision made to turn items in to nearest SIU Hall. Ship's delegate suggested that all dele­ gates visit Captain on a beef in­ stead of just one, thereby having 4. 4. 4. % % % two witnesses to any statement TWIN FALLS VICTORY, PURDUE VICTORY, Mar. 13— the Captain may make. April 2—S. L. Woodruff, Chair­ Richard Weaver, Chairman; man; J. Kite, Secretary. Dele­ t. t- t. Thomas Williams, Secretary. DEL CAMPO, Mar. 10—Bill gates reported disputed overtime Delegates reported no beefs Kavilf, Chairman; Bill Horsfall, and number of books and peipending. New Business: Motion Secretary. Report of number of mits in their departments. New By HANK carried to feed in two messrooms days ship had no hot water and Business: Sagarind elected ship's for the dui-ation of the voyage to All Seafarers in port and their families back in those home­ see how method works out. heat was tui-ned over to Purser. delegate. Motion by Bragg, car­ towns should still keep writing those letters to Congressmen and Thompson discussed the trans­ Delegates reported no disputed ried, that all card games be con­ Senators to have the Taft-Hartley Act repealed. The true labor portation rule. Good and Wel­ overtime. Good and Welfare: ducted in recreation room. Edu­ Steward to receive all linen be­ cation: Long discussion on ways supporters in Washington have indicated they are anxious to fare: Discussion on greater co­ fore ship enters shipyard. Sug­ and means of keeping ship clean, repeal this monstrous anti-labor law before July 31. Every Sea­ operation in crew's messroom. gestion made that matti-ess cov­ (^ood and Welfare: Stewards De­ farer should realize that, in continuing to write those letters, he Steward thanked crew and dele­ ers be put on all new innerpartment members requested will help stop the labor unions from getting a raw deal all over gates for fine cooperation re­ spring mattresses to protect them greater cooperation from crew. again. Every union man's letter helps... That's sure good news. ceived during trip. One minute while in the shipyard. Con­ Crew asked for more milk. Ste­ Brothers, about the Maritime Commission approving Mississippi of silence for Brothers lost at gratulations voted the Stewards ward reported requisition had Line's application for a subsidy to build a passenger-cargo vessel sea. Department for doing a fine job. been cut from 200 to 160 quarts. carrying 234 passengers. 4" ^ ^ Only beef to Steward was that 4. a? 4. CAROLYN, Mar. 5 — Robert entire crew had gained weight. FRANCES, AprU IG—Williams, Godwin, Chairman; B. J. Schmitz Chairman; B. Goodman. SecreSecretary. Minutes of previous Bob High, who hasn't homesteaded on any ship for too lary. Delegates reported no meeting read and accepted. beefs, all in order. New Busi­ long a time (except for the Evangeline), sailed on the Robin Delegates reported on number ness: Motion carried that three Kirk for those South African ports he knows all about. With of books and permits in their departmdhts take turns keeping him are Paul Curze and "Put Them in the Pocket" Frank departments. New Business: Mo­ laundry cleaned. Motion carried Brown—carrying a bundle of the latest LOGS. Smooth Cape- tion by Luis Cededa to have to attempt to get fresh milk, jury head installed on fan tail fruit and fish in Puerto Rico. B. tbwning, fellas... George Fiance is in town with his familiar while in islands. Motion by R. Goodman elected ship's delegate. homburg. It is a homburg, isn't it, George?... That Cook with DeFretes that all permitrnen be 4. S, S< Good and Welfare: Crew aired SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, a mustache, Mitchell Milefski, sailed in with his mustache paid off at the port of sign on. April 25 — G. W. Champlin, complaints about food. Steward after a trip. His shipmate of a Cook, Cliff Wilson, stayed E. Ham accepted as ship's dele­ Chairman; Ray Robertson, Sec­ not blamed as he had caught gate. Good and Welfare: aboard for a "refresher" of good voyaging... William Traser retary. Delegates reported num­ ship at last minute. One , minute sailed into town... Brother Albert Birt is one Brother who DeFretes suggested that each de­ ber of books and permits in their of silence for departed Brothers. partment take turns in cleaning New Business: keeps on staying happy day after day. It could be called laundry room. Suggestion by departments. Vote of thanks to 3rd Cook for southern comfort—and we don't mean the hard stuff, either. Cededa that chairs in crewmessjob well done and vote of thanks room be repaired. One minute to Ray Robertson, crew ^messof silence for departed Brothers. man, for excellent work. Letter Here are many of the Brothers in town, or were, recently: of recommendation for book for STEEL FABRICATOR, April James Dunifer, Charles Dasha, Gerald De Meo, John Bender, Sal Robertson to be signed by entire 10—Earl Foe, Chairman; H. D. Scuderi, James Naylor, Chester Skakun, Walter Migaud, George crew. Ship's delegate Bill Gray Higginbolham, Secretary. Dele­ Kosch, Richard Ferguson... Then there's Juan Rueda with his thanked for fine job. Champlin gates reported things running mustache... Lindell Morgan happy over getting that good old suggested that each man donate okay, except engine delegate t it stuff called "mail" ... Frank Throp with his mustache ... Richard STEEL EXECUTIVE, Mar. 24 10 cents each toward ship fund. who reported 200 hours of dis­ Tate who sailed into town recently... Jess Garcia sailed for a —Edward V. Smith, Chairman; Discussion on having cocoa cola puted overtime. New Business: long voyage... Frank Webb also sailed from this chilly and rainy Raymond Ulatowski, Secretary. machine put aboard. Majority Motion by Higginbolham that town... The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to Delegates reported everything opposed. letters of recommendation be the homes of the following Brothers: Charles Moss of Georgia, okay, except in Stewards Depart­ given permitmon. Motion by i 4- t Harold Jaynes of Massachusetts, George Elhbracht of Missouri, Joe ment where there is five hours SEATRAIN HAVANA, April Bates that Patrolman contact Justus of North Carolina, Walter Harris of Florida, E. M. Bryant of disputed overtime. New Busi­ 24 — Oliver, Chairman; L. L. port captain on repairs and get of Georgia, Elliott Williams of Florida, H. D. Carney of North ness: Motion carried to have hot Phillips, Secrefary. Deck dele­ action before ship leaves Balti­ Carolina, Sago Hanks of Florida, E. Magboo of Maryland, John water line in PO mess connected gate reported one hour of dis­ more. Suggestion that money Yuknas of Maryland... That Gulf oldtimer Brother Ernest Bright to line in galley. Motion carried puted overtime, other depart­ realized from fines be sent to to leave all quarters shipshape ments okay. New Business: Mo­ Brothers in TB hospital. Steward is in port. What port did you anchor in. Brother Bright? when leaving ship at payoff. Re­ tion made to have Steward see Department thanked deck and port made that charges placed about getting more milk and engine men for splendid co­ against a Brother at last meeting fresh vegetables, and check on operation during trip. Deck and Brother Charles Hurst probably is still aboard the Steel have been dropped because of cots. engine departments return e,d Mariner... John Dugina writes that it's probably bad publicity his good behavior. Good and thanks and ^expressed gi^atitude to say that the "Colabees," baseball crew of the SS Colabee, Welfare: Warnmg made that ELIZABETH, \pril 24—Rich­ for well prepared food. lost their anxiously-awaited first game to the Canadians by the crewmembers are not to go over ard Barron, Chairman; Grady t, S. t. football score of 21 to 3. Well, John, next game will be better delegates' heads with their beefs Faircloth, Secretary. Delegates OREMAR, April 6—C. Parker. reported everything okay, ex­ Chairman; M. N. Eschenko, Sec­ (or worse)... Several Brothers with a sense of humor are to topside. A vote of thanks was given the Stewards Department cept deck delegate who reported retary.- Delegates reported no plenty confused. They have asked us who was the dog they for their fine work. One min­ few beefs on overtime. New beefs. Good and Welfare: Sug­ saw with Brother "Ziggy" Zygarowski recently. Well, fellas, ute of silence for Brothers IdSt Business: Motion carried to let gestion made that the Uniori'atdelegates handle repair lists.- tempt to get more food aboard that dog has four legs, it barks and it no doubt might keep at sea. Motion carried to have Steward for the next voyage. Suggestion i t . good old Ziggy, the bellyrobber, aboard ship for two trips... LOYOLA VICTORY, Feb. 27— order more fresh fruit. Motion made that cookies be put out Brothers, keep those ships clean and happy. Run your jobs G. H. Seeberger, Chairman; Red carried to go on record as being for night lunch. One mihute of in SIU style, according to the agreement. Fisher, Secretary. Delegates re- opposed to calling Hall for silence for departed Brothers. iWlS l?eejgexteaideddfora«ol3^ ^ear, -those alicit i?inattier« ojlto aJre/cH6il7JcJbrcit^2eJ^sHt Are ari?c<i & thetp V^yoE^. tMAA l^eilielAst tittte iKe oraiv'eac arill l?e extended — eodo/nofr let ^oar5elvBs,l?e cAxigiit s^hort 1 CUT and RUN �W«ln«Bday. June 1. IfM THE SEAFARERS LOG Fmgm Thirieen tHE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS r1^ Charges CS Self-Glorifying Campaign Ignores Crewmen THAT MOMENT TO RELAX Union Oldtimer In Japan With Occupation Army does not believe that the laws of the nation apply to them at To the Editor: The seamen of the Cities Serv­ all. The theory of the feudal ice fleet have spoken, and the ages and robber barons is their I was a member of the SIU company does not like their only code—and it is not an hon­ for over six years when I was word or language. They voted orable one. drafted into the Army. I am now for the SIU by an overvi^helming in Japan, and would like to We can look for a dying at­ vote of almost 90 percent. have the LOG sent to me. tempt by this notorious company A law-abiding company would to throw their crews off the Before my induction the LOG have signed an SIU contract on ships once more and replace was sent to my home, which is ,the spot in accordance with the them with company-minded zom­ in New Orleans, and is still be­ results of the vote. They would bies who will submit to the rope ing sent there. My folks read it have fired the company's legal placed about their necks by the and I would like to have it stooge behind their fictitious oil barons, and who are willing continue to go there and also company union. have it sent to me here in to toil under the eye of the In preparation for the vote, company's espionage system. This Japan. I am stationed at Camp Sahai, Cities Service fired all in the system exists. How else were crews whom they suspected of they able to throw crew after which is about 40 miles from being pro-SIU. That in itself was crew of pro-SIU men off their Kobe. I would like to say hello to a violation of all that is Ameri­ ships in the past? my shipmates in good old New can. They acted from their con­ The Cities Service oligarchy Orleans and Mobile. I would also cepts of tyranny and oppression. pretends neutrality to all sea­ They do not wish to grant se­ men who seek jobs, but don't like to say hello to my ship­ mates who were with me on my curity to the men who man their show your Union button or im­ Representatives of the three departments of the SS Joseph last voyage aboard the SS Clai­ vessels, and through whose toil ply that you are a member or and efforts their huge profits believer in Unionism. You will N. Teal, Waterman, appear content with life at coffee time. borne in October, 1948. If any­ were made. find that you are not wanted. Left to right the Brothers are. Ores, FWT; Lucky, Oiler: Kitty one wishes to write me my ad­ dress is: Co. C, 27th Infantry Cities Service corporation, Even the mere suspicion of Un­ Cheshire, AB, and Woody Perkins, Chief Cook. Regt., APO 25, Unit 1, c/o Post­ however, has no hesitation in ionism is enough to bar you master, San Francisco. publishing newspaper advertise­ from employment. Ret. Salvator Candela ments glorifying the American Is this the free America for financial system of free enter­ which we fought in the past war prise and initiative. Possibly to and for which thousands of sea­ attract investors who may be men died on the seven seas? attracted by the high earnings of A new innovation which found The un-American concepts of To the Editor: the corporation. a the Cities Service Oil barony is The SS George D. Prentice, lot of favor with the boys was the "snackbar," an idea of Lou SPEAK NOT FOR MEN seemingly prepared to flout the Waterman liberty, finished an­ Young's. After each meal all government itself. Now what are they talking American They are planning to throw the other long one when she pulled the left-overs were put on the To the Editor: about, and to whom? Certainly galley serving table for every­ the ads of the Company do not pro-SJU crews off their ships, into Savannah, Gorgia, on Fri­ one to help himself. A couple I am writing in regard to John day the Twentieth of May. She apply to the men whom they in violation of the NLRB. of nights each week Steward Goldsborough, III, a member of pulled out of Baltimore on Feb­ Lou Young would be in the the SIU. John was injured in a deny all that Americanism stands PRESS CLAIMS for: security of employment at ruary Fifth with a load of phos­ galley keeping his hand in on head-on collision of automobiles decent wages protected by Un­ In my opinion all men thrown phate for Inchon, Korea, and af­ making pies, doughnuts, cinna­ and suffered a compound frac­ ion contracts, the rights of free off their ships should sue the company for wages lost up to ter bunkering at Sasebo, Japan, mon buns and tarts. From the ture of his left leg. He has been speech, the right to choose their way they disappeared from the hospitalized since March 27. collective bargaining agent in a the time they return to the very made the run direct from there snackbar when finished it seems John would like a notice put secret ballot supervised by the same jobs on the same vessel. to Savannah, with no stop-offs. that Lou's hand has lost none of in the SEAFARERS LOG to NLRB,- the right to live as free The point of signing on should notify his shipmates of his acci­ A long, dull trip was made its skill. men aboard these vessels which be the measure of the travelling enjoyable by the excellent Stew­ dent, for he was intending to expenses from the port where EARN THANKS are in their care and control. meet some Brothers in one of the ards Department, headed by Lou they were thrown off. These are the elementary hu­ Young, and featuring Danny Lip- Any of the boys who have ports when he suffered the acci­ man rights guaranteed under the To force this corrupt corpora­ py and Dorsey Faugh in the worked up a good appetite on dent. He would like them to American Constitution and Bill tion to sign a contract with the Chief Cook and Baker jobs res­ the beach and see Lou Young, know where he is and why he of Rights. Obviously Cities Serv­ SIU is not enough. Divine retri­ pectively. After a long, hungry Danny Lippy and Dorsey Paugh was beached. ice has never read them and bution calls for exact justice. session on the beach the boys heading a Stewards Department, He is at Corona Naval Hospi­ -They are invoking the primitive take a tip and sign on, because tal, Corona, California. He is law of might makes right, and thought they had tumbled into that trio stands for good grub, now in traction and expects to heaven when they ran into Chesty Bosun certainly merit the answer of an well-cooked. Thanks Lou, Danny undergo surgery this week to Danny's cooking and Paugh's eye for an eye and a tooth for and Paugh from all the boys. have his leg set. a tooth in the interests of keep­ baking. Carmen E. Goldsborough Signed by 17 Crewmembers ing the books straight. They de­ MAKE MINE RARE serve this and have earned it Tender steaks (as many as by their record. v'msmmm mm&m The men on the vessels of the you could eat and actually cook­ Cities Service tanker fleet have ed to order), roast beef you voted to end their slavery could cut with a fork, potatoes through the assistance given cooked all nineteen ways pos­ them by the Seafarers Interna­ sible, fresh-frozen Birdseye veg­ etables, good rich gravies; in tional Union, AFL. fact, just about the best cooking We are ready to wager that that any of the boys had run the men aboard these ships will into in many a day, either on resent further interference by the ship or ashore. Oil Barons. . I have sailed on the CS ships With any other Baker than and know the score. It is up to Paugh the baking might have every seaman, on ship and shqre, seemed bad in contrast to such union or non-union, to watch good cooking but Paugh came the maneuvers of the oil barons through with a string of light closely from now n. The vote cakes, flaky pies and delicious Beauregard Bosun Tommy is in and has been counted. The buns, rolls and bread that had Gould shows his chest expan­ men have expressed their choice. the boys ^coming back for thirds. sion. He's not trying to im­ The barons have been routed Instead of the usual iceboxResponsible for the happy crew on the George D. Prentice. press the crew with his hmr temporarily. Seamen can rejoice flavored bread, cold and heavy, Waterman Liberty, which recently concluded a run to the Far shirt, for the crew reports him for their brothers who have every other day saw a fresh East, are Steward Lou Young, front D. Paugh. Baker, rear as being a fine shipmate. Shot voted for freedom from company batch of bread coming out of left, and D. Lippy, rear center. Rear right is L. Inwood, a Paugh's ovens, and matching any was by Forrest Nelson during bondage. well-fed crewmember. shoreside bread. a return trip from England. Wandering Seafarer To the Editor: Galley Trio's Fancy Chow Pleases Prentice Crewmen Two Car Pile-Up Sends Seafarer To Navy Hospital �THE SEAFARERS Page Foiixteea Brother Proud Of Union's Work In Behalf Of Seamen To the Editor: Conditions were bad for the men aboard the old sailing ships and the pay was hardly any­ thing. There was no improve­ ment when the sailing ships were replaced by the steamships. Not until late in the last century, when a group of seamen got to­ gether and formed a union was there anything like a square deal Photo Problem Vexes Crewman Of Pontus Ross To the Editor: The following mepibers of the Pontus H. Ross, who signed off the ship, asked me to send them copies of the pictures I took abroad the ship. They gave me their addresses in a small book so that I could send them what they wanted. On top of this they paid me for all the pictures they wanted. I had bad luck two days ago « a:?d lost the book. However, I sent the pictures to the different SIU Halls and expect them to be, found there. The following is a list of the Brothers and the port where the pictures were sent: Joseph Pilutis, New York; Georges Jensen, New York; Ed , Leverne, Tacoma; John McNichols, New York; David Pon­ tes, Baltimore; LeRoy Schmidt, Tacoma. There are two other Brothers that I am not sure where to reach. They were going home and I do not know through which Hall they will ship from eventually. If they see this note, I would like to have them write me. They are,' Alan Tigh and James R. Young. Marcel Jetle SS Ponlus Ross •Vancouver, Wash. LOG Sought By Parents for a sailing man. Wages and conditions improved very slowly, but they improved. But after the defeat suffered by the seamen in the 1921 strike, life became rugged again on the waterfront. The shipowners had the men at their mercy. Until an organization calked the ISU wa§ formed seamen were getting nowhere. The ISU was only a stai'ter. When it broke up in the 1930s, seamen were ripe for organiza­ tion. In 1936, severhl unions were started and the strikes of that year and 1937 ended in vic­ tory for the seamen. The parents of Desmond L. Seamen then began receiving the benefit that came with a Smith are anxious that he get Union contract. Some of the in touch with them at 28 Albro greatest progress by union sea­ Lake Road, Dartmouth, Nova men was made in 1945 when the Scotia. SIU won unprecedented wages and conditions. From that time on, each new contract signed by the SIU brought new increases and benefits to the membership and finally to men on the water­ To the'Editor: front everywhere. A big, shiny car disputed the In 1946, the SIU won what is probably the greatest waterfi'ont ground I stood upon and need­ victory of recent date. The fight less to say, I came off second for wage increases ended after best when I hit the jackpot for a ten-day strike against a gov­ a broken knee and a pair of ernment order that wouldn't al­ broken legs. I am hobbling low raises the Union negotiated around on crutches here at Statwith private companies. When en Island Marine Hospital, minus our Union won that strike, it set a cast on the broken knee leg. a pattern that was soon fol­ The other one was badly shat­ lowed by all maritime unions. tered. Under the conditions I haven't Now the SIU is bringing sim­ ilar advantages to the Canadian had much urge for poetry, Seamen who are sailing under though I did manage to take a the banner of the SIU Canadian whirl at a sonnet and used one District. As a seamen I am of Shakespeare's as a pattern for proud that the SIU is one union rhyme and meter (Edi note: See in which the communist party Log-A-Rhythms, this page). was never able to make any I hope I am satirical and iron­ progress. ical in the jingle. The few mil­ The SIU has proven that it lion men sailing billions of dol­ can fight—and win—for the sea­ lars in ships and cargoes, as men, who are interested in going well as being responsible daily to sea today to make an honest for thousands of passenger lives living. do it all without the need of a William Zarkas police force. In October of 1948 I made a trip on an Isthmian ship to the Far East. One of our first stops was in the Philippines, where I found that the avei-age Philip­ pine citizen of good i-eputation wertt around openly armed. Open insurrection exists even in Manila. From there we called to sev­ Puerto Rico Beach Brigade Succumbs To Call Of North To the Editor: always someone reporting that someone is getting off. Inso­ Well, I guess the summer sea­ much as there are no AB's son is officially on up north. All wanting to ride to the Gulf, the old-time beachcombers have Bill is afraid that he will be shipped out. shanghaied. It is reported that Although there are plenty of Bill is asking the price of a one new faces here in San Juan, we way fare to St. Thomas, where miss the old regulars. Among there is no Union Hall. The lure the boys here, just to name a of the tropics has got Bill, he's few, we have F. Bonefont, L. set up housekeeping and wants Santos, E. Ventreii-a, Paul Caleto stay a while—maybe five years baugh, Eric Jensen, Jack "Rubor so. berlegs" Mays, F. Rowland, Dave Well, that cocky crew off the Haskell, Bob Goodwin — and Marina sure got their ears pin­ many more. ned back Sunday, May the 22nd. HARASSED SOUL Last trip the Marina's soft-ball Poor Bill Hitt gets no rest team challenged the Beachcomb­ when the scow, Morning Light, ers to a game, but it rained docks in San Juan, nor until she them out then. This trip the leaves the island of enchantment weather was perfect So with for this reason: Bill is top AB Bob Goodwin as umpire, the two on the permit list, and there is teams took to the field. The battery for the Beach­ combers was Bill Hitt, of Cul­ pepper High, pitching, and F. Rowland, catching. After a fast game, the Beachcombers won, In fact, we- are the only class 11 to 7. Afterwards, it wasn't in society that weU disciplined, hard to tell a Beachcomber from or, to be more exact, self dis­ a Marina crewmember: the Beachies were a happy lot; the ciplined. Arduous duties, in close asso­ Marina boys were crestfallen, not ciation for long periods in the so cocky after all. confined spaces of ships prove Met Charlie Palmer out of very wearing at times. As a re­ Philly the other night. He is lease the sailor is prone to let Fireman aboard a SUP liberty himself go a bit once he is tanker carrying molasses between ashore. And by that do shore- San Juan and Jacksonville. He sure has grown a midriff since folk judge us. To be sure, you may say that his beachcombing days here in argument is but another case of San Juan. trying to rationalize alcoholism. Brother A. Colon, at present You may be right. Most any in the marine hospital at San crime that happens ashore also Juan, wishes to thank the crew happens at sea, but to a much and officers aboard the Bull Line lesser degree. When the world scow, Angelina, for their kind produces saints in quantities $29 donation he received. enough to man ships, instead of Would like to apologize to sending them from the Union Ralph V. Ortiz for not writing Halls, they will be sooner need­ him while he was in the hospi­ ed to lift shorefolks up to the tal in New York. Hope he has moral stability of seamen. completely recovered. There are enough of us under There is a little black dog all flags to populate a state like named "Blackie" here on the Texas, and we are moving a beach. He is a great favorite of wealth many that State's over the beachcombers. He tags along areas a thousand times as large. with them to the movies, bar­ All without one policeman to rooms, and every place else a help or hinder us. beachcomber might go. Last If Texas could get along one meeting night, he attended with week without a policeman that the others, and when the per­ would be an item for the his­ mits were excused, Blackie, not having a book, walked out with tory books. James (Pop) Martin them. No Police On Ships Shows Self-Discipline, Says Martin Feels Insurrections In Far East Imperil Seamen To the Editor: Wednesday. June 1, 1949 eral ports in the Dutch East Indies, where complete open warfare has existed for more than two years, as recognized by the United Nations. Our next port of call was Saigon in Indo China, where we had to be given armed French guard to enter the river. The same river, incidentally, where in September 1948 a Swedish ship was fired on from ashore by SUN-BRONZED SIU QUARTET rebels armed with 20 mm can­ non. This is the same river where in December 1948, per LOG ac­ count, an American ship struck a mine. Upon going ashore in Saigon, we found the city under military control during the day, but at night gunfire ruled, and hand grenades were being thrown across the wall of the police compound. From there one of our next ports was Singapore, British Malaya, where the Karens, rebels, are a recognized force and control practically all areas outside tlje city. QUOTES CONTACT Crewmexnbers of the former German freighter. Sea Trader, pose for the camera of Charles Oppenheimer, while the ship was in the Caribbean recently. Left to right: Teddy, Deck Delegate; Curuso, AB; Johnny. Engine Utility, and "Hot Rolls" Martin, Baker. The rest is a matter of public record. I quote section 11 of the Isthmian agreement in sup­ port of the request that I make that our Union seamen be bet­ ter protected in war zones: "Section 11—War Zone: In case any vessel of the company tra­ verses waters adjacent to or in the proximity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hos­ tilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the part of the Union for the opening of ne­ gotiations for added remunera­ tion, bonuses, and insurance shall in no way be deenyed cause for the termination of the agreement." Charles H. Johnston Sonnet Of Glasshouses By JAMES (Pop) MARTIN When we read of maritime's feckless crews, We who follow the calling of the seas, We oftimes stop and ponder o'er this news, Yet, wonder, genteel shorefolk, upon these: Why village, city, nation need police? The Army, Navy, top, police by force. The town clown and the justice of the peace Is every upright rustic's main recourse. Millions of sailors under every flag Sail seas, far flung to every port o' land, Their liifetime's wage fits in an old seabag. They serve in peaceful mind with willing hand. On any of the seas—in ary ship— Has never yet police force taken trip. ' . (8 �Wedhesda^i June 1, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LVG Page Fifteen Jobless Pay Claimants Must List All Jobs COS Seamen filing unemployment ham Welfare Center, 1918 Arthur EDWARD BLOOM insurance claims in New York Get in touch with your brother, Avenue, Bronx 57, N. Y. state are now expected to list 4. 4 4 .Frank Bloom. His address: 48 the names and addresses of all WILLIAM V. CLICK Monument Walk, Brooklyn, N.Y. employers for whom they work­ Miss M. Adaui, 734 N. State Majorie Muller, $2.00; L. T. Galusra, NEW YORK ed in 1948. MARIO CARRASCO, Jr.$1.00; Ed Polberg. $3.00; G. E. BjomsStreet, Chicago 10, is anxious to INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS In accord with a new ruling, E. Catmaitan, $2.00; Geo. Chea, son, $1.00; J. W. Overton, $2.00; J, Get in touch with your bro­ get in touch with you. which became effective April 25, $1.00; H. C. King, $15.00; B. Taflewitz, A. Gent, $1.00. ther, Robert Caurasco, 2907 Ne­ 4 4 4 claimants will also be required $1.00; E. ,D. Mannezen, $1,001 A. P. Richard Perrotti, $1.00; T. Cath­ braska Avenue, Tampa, Florida. CARLOS GOMEZ $4.00; R. W. Harless, $10.00; erine, $1.00; Wm. Stark, $15.00; A. to list the beginning and end­ Guralnik, Blues, $10.00; D. Scandon, $1.00; Remijn, $11.00; J. Enriquez, $1.0$; 4. it 4. Communicate with your local ing dates of each period of em­ O. L. Williams, $5.00; E. A. Gomez, $4'.ffO. Frank Borst, $4.00; E. K. DomboskI, HARRY. L. FRANKLIN draft board, 80 Lafayette Street, ployment. J. R. Nelson, $5.00; W. Budzinski, $5.00; A. O. Aaron, $4.00; N. Reznich". Contact your wife at 553 Un- New York 13, N. Y. The New York State Unem­ $7.00; J. M. Stiles, $1.00; E. F. Luth- enko, $1.00; J. A. Weiss, $2.00; H. E. dercliff Avenue, Edgewater, N.J. $1.00; A. F. Veto, $2.00; R. C. Miller, $5.00; L. Dwyer, $1.00; R, L. 4 4 4 ployment Division says that this mann, Heins, $1.00; R. H. Shaffner. $2.00; Gresham, $4.00; A. Friend, $2.00. 4. i BASIL UNDERTAJLO information is of utmost import­ Chester L. Ritter, $1.00; C, Frost, L. R. Carr, $1.00; D. J. Stilley, $5.00; ALBERT SCHUBERT E. J. McAskin, $2.00; H. Singleton, Contact your local draft board ance to insure prompt handling $5.00; H. R. Lowman, $2,00. You are asked to contact Ber­ at 80 Lafayette Street, New York of claims. T. B. Hall, $1.00; R. D. Brown, $1.00; T. Nolesnik, $5.00; G. Stilley, $1.00; W. E. Ward, $2.00; Wm. E. $5.00; J. Arabasz, $2.00; F. J. Shandl, nard Simmons, SPG, State of 13, N. Y. WITHHOLDING SLIPS. TOO Reed, $1.00; M. Baez, $1.00; B. Under- $1.00; J. L. Millner, $2.00; Hermtm New York, 80 Centre Street, New As a further means of expedit­ tilo, $1.00; W. I. Roche, $5.00; J. G. Young, $2.00; J. S. Seiferth, $16.00;. 4 4 4 York 13, N. Y. ing payments of unemployment Watt, $1.00; T. E. Foster, $3.00; W. C. Morgan, Jr., $2.00; C. Ramos, $1.00. OLIVER LEWIS 4. t 4. insurance benefits, the state ag­ W. Scudder, $5.00; F. D. Gosse, $5.00; A. A. DaCosta, $5.00; J. Arabasz, Communicate with your wife D. Aguila, $1.00; R. Noarisma, $1.00; $1.00; W. H. Stock, $5.00; R. L. MdROBERT BICKNELL RANNEY ency advised all seamen to keep K. S. Wong, $2.00; E, C. Atkins, $3.00; Grew, $1.00; R. E. Sparks, $2.00; M. at 36 Graves Street, Staten Is­ Communicate with M. Lee, Se­ their income tax withholding J. Fernandez, $2.00; C. Brewer, $3.00; A. Carouaz, $25.00; E. B. Harris, $5.00; land 14, N. Y. lective Service, Local Board No. slips for 1948, issued by the C. Clark, $1.00; R. A. Yeager, $2.00; J. Gillet, $1.00; W. H. Mansfield $2.00; 4 4 4 1, 80 Lafayette Street, New York companies, and bring them to R. Aldrich, $2.00; A. N. W. Larsen, P. Sabatinoa, $3.00; J. E. Duffy, $5.00; $2.00; V. Delacruz, $4.00; H. J. Mar­ E. L. Pritchard, $2.00. CLINTON A. MC MULLEN the unemployment insurance of­ tinez, 13, N. Y. J. J. Balser, $1.00; M. D. SS BEATRICE Contact your local draft board fice when they appear to file Taylor,$3.00; & i. $1.00; Samuel Howard, $1.00; H. Morey, $1.00. at 80 Lafayette Street, New York claims. CHARLES ADAMS Write your mother at 95 North 13, N. Y. In filing claims, unemployed 7th Street, Fall River, Mass. seamen will be asked to list all 4 4 4 of their employers during 1948. MITCHELL ZELACK 4. 4 4. FRANK NUNN Your mother is very anxious This listing "must be absolutely You are asked to get in touch to hear from you. accurate," the agency says, "in "with Social Investigator, Fordorder to prevent benefit delays." 4 4 4 Before going to the unemploy­ JOHN L. O'ROURKE ment insurance office, claimants DETROIT — In a move de­ District, called upon all AFL Please get in touch with your should be sure they know the signed to eliminate communist unions on' the American side of brother. Bob, care of the SIU official names of the companies members of the crews of 60-odd the Lakes waterfront to deny Hall, 85 Third Street, San Fran­ for which they worked and the Canadian ships plying the Great service to the vessels of three SIU, A&G District cisco, as soon as possible. proper addresses. Lakes, the SIU, Great Lakes Canadian companies. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. 4 4 4 The ships of a number of com­ Wiliiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 , MELVIN E. RICE panies have been manned in part BOSTON 276 State St. Please get in touch with your Ben LaWson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 by the commie-controled Cana­ Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 mother, Mrs. Laverne Rice, 208 dian Seamen's Union, which haS GALVESTON 308VJ—23rd St. Penn St., Waxahachie, Texas. been trying vainly to drive the Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Mrs. Rice will appreciate hear­ SIU off Canada's East Coast. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 ing from anyone who has re­ Great Lakes officials of the E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 cently see her son. SIU said that the communists of NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. SS JAMES SMITH D. J. LUKOWIAK ^444 the CSU were "a threat to the Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 The following men, who were The personal effects which you great industries supplied by NORFOLK ...; 127-120 Bank St. WALTER HENRY HOFFMAN crewmembers 'aboard this vessel left aboard the SS Chickasaw Lake shipping." Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Get in touch with your on Aug. 16, 1946, when Frank are being held for you in the bag­ PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. mother. It is very important. Affected by the move were 24 J. Shcchnn, Agent Market 7-1635 Champ, OS, was badly injured, gage room of the SIU Hall, 51 ships and two barges belonging SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Your cousin Dot is getting mar­ are requested to get in touch Beaver St., New York City. Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 ried June 4. to Paterson Steamships, Ltd., 20 with Albert Michelson, attorney SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon . 4 4 4 ships and six barges of the Upper 4 4 4 for Champ, at 1650 Russ Bldg., L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 RICHARD H. SEVERSON Will John Henry Ponson,. who Lakes & St. Lawrence Company, SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. phone YUkon 6-6818, San Fran­ was employed aboard the SS six ships and six barges of the Write to your brother: Pfc cisco, Calif.: Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 PaciRc St. Stanley Severson US—57586364, Alfred E. Stout, AB; Carl N. Wild Ranger on or about 6th Quebec & Ontario Transport Broadway 0484 Bat. A, 2nd FA Bn, Fort Sill, Bolton, AB; A1 Laborde, AB; day of May, 1947, as a galley- Company, plus the vessels of TAMIPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Oklahoma. William D. Austin, OS; Joe man, and witnessed an accident several smaller concerns. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 In Milwaukee, on Lake Mich­ WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/i Avalon Blvd. Caner, OS, and Ellis M. Eaton, where Durand Dewey Shaw was injured aboard vessel, please igan, ILA Local 815 has already E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 OS. HEADQUARTERS ..51 Beaver St., N.V.C. communicate with Herman N. refused to unload any ship that SECRETARY-TREASURER Rabson or Benjamin B. Sterling, might have communists among OTHA^ FRANKLIN Paul Hall 42 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y. its crewmembers. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION CRUTCHFIELD Seafarers Continues Fight Against Commies On Lakes SlU HULLS en gr. 2 Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER ' Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian You are requested to get in touch with Benjamin Sterling or Herman N. Rabson, 42 Broadway, New York City, regarding the . ROY JENKINS injury you sustained aboard the SUP A check is being held for you SS T. J. Jackson on Sept. 19, HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. at Mar-Trade Corporation, 44 1947. Phone 5-8777 Whitehall Street, New York. PORTLAND....... Ill W. Burnaide St. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Beacon 4336 RECEIPT NO. C-95636 SS DOROTHY RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. , Will holder of this receipt is­ (Voyage No. 187) Phone 2599 sued in Tampa, please get in SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. The below named have un­ touch with Headquarters so that Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. claimed wages due them in the payment made may be correctly Main 0290 amounts specified for penalty posted. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. cargo carried during voyage. Terminal 4-313,1 These wages may be collected at RECEIA N0.^C-95621 the Bull Line office, 115 Broad WiU holder of this receipt, is­ Canadian District St., New York City. sued in Tampa, get in touch with MONTREAL. . 404 Le Moyne St. Robert J. Morgan, $6.47; Headquarters so payment may Marquette 5909 HALIFAX 128</i Hollis St. Thomas C. Lockwood, $5.07; Wil­ be properly posted. Phone 3-8911 liam E. Thompson, $4.34; Manuel 4 4 4 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Vigo, $7.59; Genaro Bonefont, SS YOUNG AMERICA Phone North 1229 $7.59; Frederick E. Kerfobt, (Voyage W-1) PORT COLBORNE....i.l03 Durham St. Will crewmembers who were Phone: 5591 45.69; Newell A. Keyes, $7.04; TORONTO 11 lA JarvU St. Francisco Bartolomei, $8.40; aboard this vessel from Oct. 27. Elgin 5719 Emilio Ramos, $8.40; Juan A. G. 1948 to Jan. 8, 1949, communi­ VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. Nimez, $8.75, cate with Henry Beckman, care Empire 4531 Jose A. Morales, $8.75; Joseph of Christensen, 3245 N. Damen VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. PaciRc 7824 E. Henault, $3,16; Earl C. Jor- Ave., Chicago, 111., giving their _ _ dan, $1,65; Patrick Dunphy, names and addresses. Beckman HEADQUARTERS 512 McGill St. Plateau 670"f^3.16; Paul R. Calebaugh, $2.00; paid off the ship in China be­ Montreal cause of illness. Felix Carrilo, $1.26. Notice To Ail SIU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I 'would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to th^ address belo'wr: Name Street Address Zone.. City ... Signed Book No. State �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Wednesday. June'1, 1949 ITF Denounces CSU As Comniunist-led If the communists who run the half, they would not have re­ ¥ Canadian Seamen's Union ex sponded to the strike call. pected any sympathy from the "4- Whereas in Canada, where International Transport Workers the true facts are known, the Federation in their phony and manning and loading of ships is ineffective "strike" to oust the not interrupted, emissaries of the SIU Canadian District from the CSU and others are trying, by latterfe contracted ships, they misrepresenting the facts, to in­ must have been disappointed cite dockers and seafarers to Vice-Presidents of the Seafarers Canadian Seamen's Union, but (Continued from Page 1) For the second time within £ support the strike in foreign British Transport and General International Union of North part of a political campaign t6 month, the ITF flatly and bliuit- ports. Workei-s' Union not to support America and as Co-Chairmen of which the ITE* is opposed. The ly rejected a commie plea for "In these circumstances the the CSU. . After conferring with the Maritime Trades Council of unions affiliated with the ITi5 help. General Council considers that an SIU representative now in Greater New "Vork, an organiza­ should therefore not let them> The ITF's General Council the conflict is not an industrial England, Arthur Bird,. National tion of all waterfront workers selves be drawn into the conflict meeting in Antwerp on May 13 issued as alleged by the Canadian Secretary of the docks group of affiliated with the American and endanger the economy o£ and 14, denounced the CSU's so Seamen's Union, but part of a the Transport and General Work­ Federation of Labor, by our the European countries.'. called strike and said that the political campaign to which the ers' Union, called upon his mem­ Canadian affiliate, the Canadian "In this country, the Executive no member of the CSU would ITF is opposed. The unions af­ bers to reject the CSU's propa­ District of the Seafarers Inter­ Council of the American Federa­ have responded to the strike flicted with the ITF should there­ ganda and work the ships. national Union, 4to take steps to tion of Labor called for the ex­ call, if he had been fully and fore not let themselves be drawn The complete text of Hall and tie-up all British shipping in the pulsion of the Canadian Seamen's correctly informed of the facts into the conflict and endanger Weisberger's cable to Mi-. Attlee Atlantic and Gulf ports, unless Union from the Canadian Trades the British dockers, now misled and Labor Council. There is no support for the the economy of the European follows: "We have been requested as into wildcat action by commun­ "In Canada, where the Can­ phony strike in Canada where countries." ist propagandists, agree to handle adian seamen are conversant the facts are known, the Council ships contracted to the SIU Can­ with the facts, none of the SIU reported, and the communists adian District. are trying to get support in Canadian District ships is tied "We have no desire to take up. Only in a few foreign coun­ foreign ports, where they can get away with misrepresenting this action, as it would play into tries, where the communists hav^ CLEVELAND — The Seafar­ labor movement. the hands of the communists, well organized propaganda ma­ the truth. In the near future, the AFL whose sole aim is to sabotage ers International Union should chines, have these political dis­ CONFLICTING REPORTS replace the communist-dominat­ will meet in Ottawa to take fur­ the Marshall Plan and disrupt ruptors -been able to gather sup­ The ITF Council also pointed ed Canadian Seamen's Union in ther action. the communications systems of porting action, and then only by out that the strike notices issued the Trades and Labor Council GOOD RELATIONS ^ the western countries. misrepresenting the facts to the by the CSU leadership to crews Canada's national labor body af­ However, we will not allow trade unionists on the waterfront. President William Green of on the high seas and in foreign filiated with the American Fed­ a political maneuver by fifth We feel that most of these ports were conflicting. eration of Labor, the AFL Ex­ the AFL and President Percy column disruptors to prevent the dockers are well meaning, but Bengough of the Txtades and Consequently, the Council in­ ecutive Council, which met here SIU Canadian District from ful­ acting on false information. We Labor Council said that they structed all of the unions affil­ recently, announced. filling its legal contracts with call upon you, as head of the "were well pleased with their iated with the ITF to ignore the The AFL leaders further ex­ plans to oust the communists— the Canadian shipowners, and Labor Party and leader of the CSU's phony beef. pressed themselves as of the The instruction and the Coun­ opinion that the CSU was "falling Green adding that he thought we shall take all and any steps Labor Government, to use your highly cooperative relations be­ necessary to protect ourselves, influence and authority to. put a cil's report were included in a apart so rapidly, that it was no tween the AFL And the TLC our jobs and our Union. stop to this wildcat, illegal ac­ letter to all the ITF's affiliated longer the communist menace it "We call to your attention the would result. tion. dockers' and seafarers' unions. used to be. following facts: President David Dubinsky of "Meanwhile, we shall not ask The letter was signed by J.H. "The International Transportthe Intel-national Ladies Gar­ The AFL Executive Council the waterfront unions of America Oldenbroek, General Secretary workei's Federation, in Circular ment Workers and President lad a day-long session with the to take economic action against of the ITF. 'George Harrison of the Railway No. 28 to its affiliates, said '... Canadian leaders of the Trades British shipping by boycotting The complete text of the Coun­ Clerks also expressed their be­ and Labor Council to discuss The 'General Council considers all British flag vessels pending cil's report follows: "The General Council of the the AFL's campaign to drive the lief that the communists were that the conflict is not an in­ a reply from you within a few dustrial issue as alleged by the days." ITF, meeting in Antwerp on 13 communists from the Canadian on their way out in Canada. and 14 May, 1949, has given con­ sideration to the dispute which has taken place in the Canadian shipping industry in recent weeks, and in the light of the present agreement expires, you Atwacoal Transportation Com­ Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. (Continued from Page 1) report furnished approves unan­ pany Illinois-Atlantic Corp. imously the decisions previously going to sea aboard your com­ will do so at your peril and con­ trary to the wishes of a majority Alcoa Steamship Company, Isthmian Steamship Co. reached by the Management pany's vessels have become fed Inc. Maine Steamship Co. Committee and Seafarers' Sec­ up with the anti-union actions of the licensed marine engineers Baltimore-Insular Line Mar Ancha Corp. tional Committee of the ITF to and political policies of the Ma­ employed by you. "A promp,t reply is requested." A. H.- Bull SS Co. Mississippi Shipping Co., Inc. withhold support from the strike rine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ Ore Steamship-Company called by the Canadian Seamen's ciation, CIO. As a direct result, The letter was sent to the fol­ Calmar Steamship Corp. Coral Steamship Corp. Peninsular & Occidental Steam* Union. • they have formed a union with­ lowing companies: Actium Shipping Company Dolphin Steamship Company ship Co. in the framework of the Ameri­ ATTACK ON ITF American Eastern Corporation Dolphin Steamship Corp. can Federation of Labor, known Ponce Cement Corp." "In view of the misleading as the Brotherhood of Marine Seas Shipping Co. statements published in the comEngineers. Seatrade Corp. muriist press and the action spon­ . Seatrain Lines, Inc. "A majority of your seagoing sored by the Canadian Seamen's Smith & Johnson marine engineers and regular Union and being carried on in If you are a marine engineer and have not signed a South Atlantic Steamship Com­ night relief engineers are more different ports , by communist pledge card designating the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, pany interested in their ships, their elements, who seem to see in AFL, as your collective bargaining agent, do- so now. Just till St. Lawrence Navigation this strike a welcome opportunity jobs, and the conditions under out the certificate below and send it to the BME at 51 'Beaver which they work than they are Strathmore Shipping Co., Inc. to attack the I'TF and its affil­ Waterman Steamship Corp. iated dockers' and seamen's in a union known only for its Street. New York 4, N. Y. White Range Steamship Co. unions, the General Council communist activity. For this rea­ Standard Steamship Co. • finds it necessary to publish the son, they have joined thb- Bro­ BROTHERHOOD OF MARINE ENGINEERS therhood. Victory Carriers, Inc. following: Arnold Bernstein Steamship "1- The Canadian Seamen's "You are hereby advi.sed that affiliated xvitfj Co. Union, appealing at the 11th hour the Brothei'hood of Marine En­ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF for the support of the ITF, not­ gineers, AFL, represents a ma­ Oro Navigation Co., Inc. withstanding a telegraphic re­ jority of the licensed engineers NORTH AMERICA, A.F.L. Epiphany Tankers Corp. minder, failed to comply with the actually employed by you, and Federal Motorship Corp. rules which the constitution of that the National Marine Engin­ , Artie, Tankers, Inc. the ITF lays down for such cases eers Beneficial Association is no John M. Carras, Inc. and to supply the required doc-- longer the proper collective bar­ Cuba Distilling Co. I hereby designate, appoint and authorize the Brotherhood lunented report on the nature gaining representative of your li­ Intercontinental Steamship Co. of Marine Engineers, affiliated with the Seafarers International and circumstances of the con­ censed engineers, even though Metro Petroleum Shipping Coi. Union of North America, AFL, to represent me in any and flict. they are for the time being re­ Petrol Tanker Industries, Inc.. all negotiations relative to collective bargaining with my "2- The strike notices issued taining membership in that As­ Calmar Shipping Co. present or any future employer. by the Canadian Seamen's Union sociation. Philadelphia Marine Corp. This authorization shall continue ir full force and effect to crews Qf ships on the high State Fuel Co. "We are prepared to meet with until I have revoked same by written revocation delivered eeas or in foreign ports are of a you at any time you might sug­ U.S. Petroleum Carriers, Inc. to the Secretary-Treasurer of said Union. conflicting nature. Terminal Tanker Industries, gest for the purpose of discuss­ Inc. ing an agreement covering wages Name ! : MEN UNINFORMED The Cabins Tanker Industries "3- Had the members .of the and working conditions for your Address ^.... Tanker Sag Harbor Corp. Canadian Seamen's Union been licensed marine engineers, and U.S. Waterways Corp, i Rating Employer properly and honestly informed we hereby put you on notice •'•'f that in the event you make any United States'Lines' • " .I about the matters at issue, and License No. Signature ..........i.... Grace l^nes . H -•=« agreement • with the MEBA be­ about the negotiatons and con­ Unit^ Friiit Steamship Go. ' ciliation carried on in their be­ yond June 15, 1949, the date your Seafarers Warns Great Britain lliegal Tie-ups Mean AFL Beysett AFL Demands CSU Ouster Brotherhood Of Marine Engineers Gets Charter Pledge Card For Engineers PLEDGE CARD < � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 19 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS WARNS BRITISH AFL WILL BOYCOTT SHIPPING BROTHERHOOD OF MARINE ENGINEERS GETS AFL CHARTER FROM SEAFARERS PROGRAM OF BME ECA MOVES TO ENFORCE CARGO LAW WELCOME, BME SHOW OF VIOLENCE ASKS DISCUSSION ON COMPULSORY VACATIONS SKIPPER PRAISES MEN OF IRENESTAR AS BEST CREW HE EVER SAILED WITH ALCOHOLISM IS GREAT PROBLEM FOR INDUSTRY SHIP WITH A MILLION READERS - COLABEE SAILS NEWSPRINT RUN THE PATROLMEN SAY NEW TRANSPORTATION RULE CSU GOONS RUNNING WILD DELTA LINE TO BUILD COMBINATION LINER CSU GOONS RUNNING WILD LAY-UPS, DRYDOCKS CUT NEW YORK SHIPPING WACOSTA CREWMEMBER PRESUMED LOST AT SEA ROBIN LINE VESSELS RECEIVE PURE MILK, SAY STATEMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICAN DAIRIES JOBLESS PAY CLAIMANTS MUST LIST ALL JOBS SEAFARERS CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST COMMIES ON LAKES ITF DENOUNCES CSU AS COMMUNIST-LED AFL DEMANDS CSU OUSTER Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d7cc0d2a6c73cdce04c2798527f30582.PDF 9126a6ad910ff56ac970da2b9e7aca6f PDF Text Text TRANSPORTATION VOTE OKAYED Announcement was made this week by the Head­ quarters Tallying Committee that Seafarers in fhe Atlantic & Gulf District had adopted transportation rule proposal No. 2 by better than a 3 to 2 margin in the recently concluded 60-day referendum. The Tallying Committee's recommendation that the new rule go into effect immediately was concurred in by the membership in reg'ular biweekly meetings Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA held in all Branches on May 18. Proposal No. 2 was carried by a vote of 2680 to 1616. The newly adopted rule directs that, when a YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1949 No. 19 VOL. XI i'crew is due transportation, those men who desire to stay on board ship can do so, providing they do not collect transportation money. Those desiring transpor­ tation must leave the ship. Proposal No. 1, the rule form­ erly in effect, directed that men due transportation money must First signs that the SIU rep­ accept it and leave the ship. The The Seafarers International W. D. Henderson, international representative of the Sea­ resentatives' meetings with Bri­ deposed rule was first put into Union is extending its fight to farers International Union, is now in London conferring with tish marine union officials was effect on August 20, 1948, when smash communist plans for British maritime workers, whom the conununists have Been' clearing the air of communist it was imanimously accepted at throwing the world's important violently propagandizing in an effort to win support for the somanufactured confusion came on membership meetings in all waterfronts into confusion anc called strike of the Canadian Seaman's Union. The SIU repre­ May 7, when 700 dockers in Branches. chaos. sentative has provided British unions with the first clear Newport, Monmouthshire, who SIU representatives are now HOTLY DEBATED picture of the situation on the Canadian waterfront. Since his had been unofficially supporting in Great Britain exposing the At that time the rule was put arrival, several dockers' wildcat stoppages have ended and the the CSU, voted to return to phony "strike" called by the before the membership along work. men have voted not to support the CSU.^ in accord with the communist dominated Canadian with the balance of a new con­ official policy of the Transport and General Workers Union of Seamen's Union, which is inten­ COMMIES PANICKED tract being submitted for ratifi­ Great Britain. On page 12 is one of the statements issued in sifying its struggle to involve The arrival of SIU represen­ cation. London by the SIU. British dockworkers because tatives in Britain, the announce­ The adoption of the now de­ Canadian seamen have doomec ment in London of AFL Presi­ feated rule touched off one of the plot on the homefront. few SlU-contracted Canadian not refuse to handle cargoes of dent William Green's statement the hottest controversies ever The British seamen's and dock ships in scattered British ports Canadian ships manned by the and the action of the Newport waged over a Union rule within SIU Canadian District. ers' unions are following the notably Bristol. dockers to ignore the CSU in an the A&G District, and was the Until the SIU representatives' The Transport Union told the area which the communists policy of the International Trans recent arrival in London, com British dockers not to become thought they had wrapped up subject of debate for months at portworkers Federation, by re ship and shoreside meetings. The fusing to support the "strike.'" munists, led by a CSU organ pawns of the communists by aid­ immediately threw the leaders SEAFARERS LOG for over two However, communist propa izer, had been quietly pouring ing the disruptive commie effort of the rapidly disintegrating CSU months devoted space to memgandists have succeeded- i»- halt­ their propaganda all over the to immobilize Canadian vessels in Canada into panic. in British popts. Harry Davis, CSU president, ing loading and unloading on a British waterfront. The London Daily Worker, of­ flew to England in an effort to GREEN ACTS ficial paper of the British com­ William Green, president of stave off complete collapse of munist party, and party front the Anierican Federation of La­ his "strike." The Iransporlation rule organizations bombarded marine bor, in a telegram to the Trans­ SIU representative^ Henderson now in effect reads: v/orkers with false and mislead­ port and General Workers' Un­ told, British maritime workers "When transportation is ing stories of the "strike." was ion, . also urged the members of that Davis' frantic flight Throughout the propaganda that organization not to support proof that the CSU was desper­ due a crew iinder the terms campaign, the communists kept the communist inspired CSU ate and had been almost com- of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board up a vicious attack on the SIU, "strike." (Continned on Page 11) the ship can do so. provid­ because of its traditional, unre­ ing they do not collect trans­ lenting fight against commun­ portation. Those men desir­ The Seafarers International ists political chicanery on the ing transportation can collect Union of North America, AFL, US waterfront. same and upon receipt of has granted a charter to the WORKED UNOPPOSED the money shall get off the Marine Allied Workers of the SIU representatives found that ship and replacements for Atlantic & Gulf, in response to the communist propaganda ma­ those vacancies shall be ship­ pleas for union protection from The telegram below was sent* to the American chine was working without op­ ped from the Union Hiring thousands of workers in fields Federation of Labor's Executive Board by Paul Hall. position. No source of factual in­ Hall." close to the maritime industry, First Vice-President of the Seafarers International Union it was announced this week. formation was available to the and Secretary-Treasurer of the Union's Atlantic and The charter was effective from British maritime workers. bership comments, both pro and Thus the communist strateg­ May 11. Gulf District, requesting a ban on the use of the AFL con. The new SIU affiliate will ists succeeded in stirring up label by the Canadian Seamen's Union. SIU Interna­ In the several dozen letters maintain its headquarters in New few port locals into taking un­ published in the LOG the bulk tional Representative Harold C. Banks was scheduled to official, wildcat stoppages in sup­ York with offices in the SIU of the arguments fell into two port of the so-called strike. appear before the Executive Board, now in session in A&G Hall at 51 Beaver Street. categories: W. D. Henderson, spokesman Branches will be established in Cleveland, to present a detailed report of the SIU's 1. Those who favored the rule major port cities on the Atlantic for the SIU representatives in position. Britain, reports that consider­ requiring all men to take trans­ and Gulf coasts as need for them The text of the telegram was as follows: able progress has already been portation and pile off, and arises. made in counteracting the com­ 2. Those who favored allow­ May 18, 1949 Lindsey Williams, Director of ing men to stay aboard, as in Organization for the SIU, A&G munists' attempt^ to plunge Bri­ Seafarers Internatidnal Union of North some instances men were being District, has been nominated to tish ports into confusion. America respectfully requests that the executive forced to pile off after only a Henderson has presented the be Secretary-Treasurer pro-tem other side of the story to the board of the American Federation of Labor give few weeks of employment. of the MAW. Williams participated in the officials of the British maritime full consideration tosour affiliate, the Seafarers PUT TO VOTE preliminai-y organizing drive, and unions, giving them for the first International Union of North America, Can­ Discussion on possible changes reported that groups of marine time • complete details of the adian District, in its struggle against the com­ in the rule was. climaxed at Canadian situation. allied workers in New York, Nor­ coastwise membership meetings munist party masquerading as the Canadian The picture began to change folk, Tampa, Mobile, New Or­ on February 9, when the two al­ as the facts were unfolded be­ Seamen's Union in Canada. The Seafarers In­ leans and Galveston had ap­ ternate proposals adopted fore Britain's maritime workers. plied for membership. ternational Union of North America and its and placed on a were ballot for a After conferring with the SIU "The Marine Allied Workers Canadian affiliate have been discriminated secret referendum vote to begin will give many non-seamen in representative, Arthur Bird, na­ against in Canada by persons masquerading un­ on March 1. various unorganized sections of tional secretary of the docks der the AFL banner. We earnestly request that Balloting on the referendum the maritime industry the kind group of Britain's powerful this masquerade by communist fellow travelers was concluded on April 30 and of Union protection you^ can only Transport and General Workers' get from the most powerful mari­ IJnion, called upon members of be turned aside. Further that steps be taken a Tallying Committee elected the' floor at the May 4 time Union in. the world, the hiis organization to ignore the that the AFL's name not be used by the com­ from communists' plea for support. meeting. The committee consist­ Seafarers International Union," munist party in Canada in the future as it has He declared that his union ed of Walter Gardner, 4294, Williams said. been in the past. Our International representa­ supported the policy laid down Chairman; Ferdinand Hart, 488; He also said that announce­ by the International Transporttive, Harold C. Banks, will present the SIU's Sal Colls, 21085; Edward Mooney, ments concerning fTie new Union 46671; Lars Hillertz, 48392; W. would be issued through the workers Federation,' which \iad position in detail in person. J. Brady, 6829. ruled that British dockers should LOG at, frequent intervals. Seafarers Thwarts Commie Attempt To Snare Support Of British Dockers For CSU Strike' The New Rule MAW Given Charter By intematlenal Cmadim Commies Misasiag AFL, SIU Telk AFL executive Board �Page Two THE S E IF ARE RS LO G Fridayv May 20. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. * - HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Greatest Enemy By their own admission, one of the top objectives of the communists in every maritime nation is control o: the waterfront. Their motives are obvious enough: through control of the waterfront they hope to be able to cripple inter-continental trade and travel whenever they wish. • Naturally they have sought to infiltrate the maritime unions. In the United States, disciplined communist blocs have repeatedly used waterfront workers as pawns to carry out their aims, which have nothing to do with trade union progress. Similar blocs have done the same in other lands, and are trying to do it now in Canada and in Britain. But the anti-communist unions, like the Seafarers, have done their work well, and the commies are on the run. Throughout its nearly eleven years of life, the Sea­ farers International Union has fought to block the com­ mies' attempts to bring the trade unions under the control of Soviet Russia. Naturally, most of the SIU's strength has been used against the communists on the North American continent, where our US and Canadian components are at home. However, Seafarers ashore in the far corners of the world have never made any bones about their opposition to the communists. Their belief, founded in experience, that the communists are the most dangerous of the enemies the workingman possessed was too deep for them to keep quiet, with the commies on the prowl everywhere. The SIU will continue to fight the communists, and to fight them wherever they raise their heads on the world's waterfronts. Seafarers will continue to rally to the side of anti-communist maritime workers anywhere. They will not be halted by communist slander or by communist terrorism. They will fight until the com­ munists are beaten once and for all. A New District The news that the Seafarers International Union o North America has chartered the Marine Allied Workers comes as welcome tidings to thousands of unorganizec workers in industries linked closely to maritime on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The charter was granted in response to urgent pleas from these workers for union benefits and protection They are turning to the SIU because we have demon­ strated clearly that we are the most powerful and pro­ gressive Union in the field. If we may say so, we believe that these unorganized workers have chosen wisely. The workers who come into the Marine Allied iWorkers gain not only the protection afforded by the established strength of the SIU, but they obtain the sup­ port of the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department. They will also be part of the 8,000,000-strong AmericanFederation of Labor. Moreover, this development works both ways. With workers in allied industries joined to -us in a single inter­ national Union, our own strength as seamen will be far greater. The result will be greater protection all around. We salute the Marine Allied Workers of the Atlantic & Gulf, and we bid them "Fair weather." Their entrance into the SIU family brightens the future for all of us. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates hy post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards, can be obtained free at the Social - Service desk. Men Now h The Marine Hespita/s FORT STANTON J. LIGHTFOOT A. McGUIGAN These are the Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing them. J. SUPINSKI W. H. ROBERTS J. ASHURST NEPONSET HOSPITAL H. A. BLAKE L. BALLESTERO J. S. CAMPBELL V. W. CHESNER J.T.EDWARDS . I. H. FRENCH E. FERRER V. JIMINEZ J. T. KEMPT K. G. LUNDBERG C. L. MOATS W. SEARS H. SELBY J. SILLAK Q. TULL ... ' : L. TORREST. WADSWORTH G. WOODS F. ZESIGER t 1. t ^ NAVY HOSPITAL Long Beach, Calif. J. ROLING WM. L. PARKS M. J. FOLAN J. MARTINEZ & » t BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. P. G. DAUGHERTY P. E. WALSH W. VAUGHN H. G. BROWN J. JOHNS D. T. YIAKAS L. McMILLIAN J. R. TILLEY G. A. CARROLL F. KORVATIN J. SCHALLER 4 t t NEW ORLEANS" HOSPITAL E. MASSEY J. DENNIS ROTZ LANDRY ELLARD - . w: MCDONALD G. W, MEANEY CHARLES BROWN, ' J. DICKINSON V. LAWRENCE A. ARVANTIS LOUIS WILLIS N. L. WEST CLAUDE RAYFUSE JAMES PATTERSON B. C. RESKO . F. L. ROCHON. E. E. GROSS E. R. MESSINA W. H. LEWIS J. BALLMAN Kt L. GUNDERSON J. C. GARLAZA G. H. COLAR D. MCDONALD if % if STATEN ISLAND J. TURNER T. M. BROWN M. J. LUCAS N. NORPMANS C. W. GOODWIN J. SMITH D. GELINAS V. D'ACO R. E. QUINN S. RIVERA V. GROVER A. KING D. HERON J. J. DEVINE X X i, MOBILE HOSPITAL J. P. BUCKELEW J. B. BERRIER J. STEELE E. JARRETT if X X SAVANNAH HOSPITAL C. BUTLER . G. LASS W. STEWART L. C. COLE WYCHE XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. D. JACKSON L. R. WILLIAMSON J. HAVERTY ^ .1 �May 20; lSf40 THE SEAFARERS LOG RECHECKING THE REFERENDUM RESULTS Paga Hiree Crew Stranded In BA Gets Back Pay Award The former crew of the SS J. M. Davis, stranded high and dry in Buenos Aires when their ship was sold from under them in January, 1948, have been awarded an average of $2,500 each by an Argentine court, to cover unpaid wages and extras due the men. The money, now in the hands of the United States consul in Buenos Aires, was awarded the men following their suit against the Pratt Steamship Gompany, former owners of the ship, who went into bankruptcy while the ship was at sea. NEW PROBLEM change is 9 to a dollar, the offi­ cial rate is 4.8 to a dollar. The communication also re­ ported that the seamen, difficult as their problem is in recover­ ing money due them, are lucky in that the money realized' from sale of the ship did not cover all of the claims against the company, but that the claims by seamen for wages had preference and thus were the first monies paid out. DOLLARS RARE Several claimants, the report noted, lost out entirely. Detailing the situation con­ fronting the seamen in claiming the money, the report stated: "Application has been made to remit the J. M. Davis funds to the States, but when the applica­ tion will be granted is another question. At least six months wait can be expected. "In the meantime one must consider that the Argentine debt to the States is around $400 mil­ lion, and exchange is scarce and is getting scarcer every day. The former officers and crew, all of whom faced a host of difficulties in getting b^ck to the States without funds, now face the problems of getting their money out of Argentina and converted from pesos to dol­ lars. A communication received at - Here is how some of the Mar­ Of six shipments to the Neth­ ships and four in other foreign A&G headquarters, summarizing shall Plan shipments hgve laeen erlands, one went in an Ameri­ ships. the case, noted that the men distributed since Congress, on can ship, three in Dutch ships Two additional bulk cargoes have three choices for gaining April 3, tightened up the *50 and two in other foreign ships. AVent to Bizonia in American the money awarded them: percent provision in the legisla­ Of 67 shipments to Italy, 46 ships during April. 1. Gollect the money from the "To wait involves the risk of tion governing EGA. There's not went in American ships, 18 in Of the 195 cargoes reported Gonsul in pesos, much change yet, Washington Italian ships and three in other for April, 118 or about 55 per­ 2. Wait for the funds to go decline in the value of the peso and thus fewer dollars." pbservers point out. foreign ships. cent went in American ships. through a government transfer Under the law as it now On 18 grain cargoes in April However, figures made public to the US Treasury, where the The communication, in touch­ stands, a minimum of 50 percent to the United Kingdom, Eire, cover only certain bulk cargoes. money will be paid in dollars, ing on the conversion of peso? into dollars through the black of all cargoes moved from United France, Netherlands and Norway, Whether there were other bulk 3. Exchange the pesos fdr dol­ States ports- must be sent in American ships fared-as follows: cargoes, or how dry-cargo and lars in the Argentine black mar­ market, stated: • American flag ships. In addi­ Of five to the United Kingdom, tanker shipments were distribut­ ket. "Sources here advise getting tion, American ships are sup­ two went in American-ships, one ed is not known. Accordingly, the the money out as quickly as pos­ posed -^o get an appreciable in a British ship and two in percentages cannot be taken as The communication noted sev­ sible. That means getting dollars eral hitches to each possibility. share of EGA goods shipped be­ other foreign ships. a completely true picture. on the 'unofficial' market at 9 The first choice means the sea­ to 1, thus losing about 40 per­ tween foreign countries. There Of five to Eire, four went in man will have to spend his cent of the money. It is a ques­ - is no" ban. on including Army American ships, one in a for­ money in Argentina. eign ship. Ships in the computation. tion every seaman must deeide The second choice is a remote for himself." Of four to France, three went During the first 10 days of one, in that the Argentine gov­ May, 23 cargoes of coal were in American ships,>- one in a for­ No SIU Crew- is to pay off MOVE FAST eign ship. ernment may not approve the sent from the United States to any ship until the crew's transfer of pesos into dollars be­ Italy, 19 to France and three to quarters and equipment are The communication concluded BULK ONLY cause of that country's acute dol­ by stating that, unless crewmemthe Netherlands. as clean as any Seafarer likes lar shortage, and if it does, the bers wish to wait indefinitely Of the 23 cargoes going to However, two grain shipments to find a ship when he first plunging value of the peso will until an exchange in currency to -the Netherlands and two to goes aboard. Patrolmen have Italy, 11 went in American ships, greatly reduce the amount of is made through the US Treas­ Norway went "in Dutch and Norbeen instructed that the nine in Italian ships, and three dollars finally received. we^an ships respectively. crew's quarters must be ab­ in other foreign ships. ury, they should make arrange­ Other areas receiving grain solutely clean before a pay­ ments for disposition of the funds Of the 19 cargoes going to BIG LOSS at once. France including French' North shipments were: Bizonia, 14 in off will be allowed. Please The third possibility—the black Africa," eight went in American American ships; Austria, one in cooperate with your officials The unlicensed crewmembers market — means accepting less ships, five in French ships and an American ship; Greece, three in carrying out this member­ and the amounts involved are: in American ships; Italy, four in ship order. than half the amount in dollars, six in other foreign ships. American ships, five in Italian as the black market rate of ex­ Timothy G. Kelly, Bosun, GRAIN TOO $2947.4^; Edward E. Nordlund, DM, $3089: Gharles J. Garlstead, SEAFARERS AID ISRAELI LABOR MOVEMENT All three of the coal cargoes AB, $2537.96; Robert B. Franks, going to the Netherlands went AB, $2486.18; Johannes B. Jen­ in Dutgh ships. sen, AB, $2898.86; Harry W. In the same 10-day period, Brown, acting AB, $2225.09. there were seventeen cargoes of Garl J. Smithy, acting AB, bulk grain moved to Europe. $2246.55; Harold H. Moody, AB, Five went to the United King­ $2463.92; Donald E. Akridge, OS, . dom, three in British ships, two $2353.25; Robert R. Lord, OS, in other foreign ships. $2231.95. Six went to Italy, four in Am­ erican ships, one in an Italian Ramon Sequeria, OS, $2246.25; ship and one in another foreign Robert Gist, FWT, $1785; Luis ship. E. Torres, Oiler, $2232.76; Her­ American ships did manage to nandez Diaz, Oiler, $2209.06. get three grain cargoes to Greece, Andy Satkowski, Oiler, two to Bizonia (Anglo-American $2596.20: Donald F. Orlicki, act­ Germany) and one to Eire. ing FWT, $2457.03; Terry J. RotSo in 10 days of May, of 63 tanzi, FWT, $1928.66; Martel W. shiploads of grain and coal 29 Huitt, FWT, $2546.99. went in American ships. This Teddy R. Weber, Wiper; was 46 percent. $2581.60; Jack Matchniff, Wiper, On 144 cargoes of doal sent $2126.90; John E. Gorrin, Ghief during 'April, American ships Steward, $3480.87; - Fred Good­ fared pretty well, however, al­ man, Ghief Gopk, $2919.82. though it is easy to see that Stanley Budzinski, Second some of the maritime nations are Gook, $2718.25; Man\iel Dorman, jealously guarding cargoes con­ Third Gook, $2948.98; Harold.J. signed to their^own ports. Of 81 coal shipments to Frdnce Shown above is a group of Seafarers who participated in the annual Tag Day for Histadrut. Gilliam, Utility, $2484.75; Daniel and French'' North Africa, 38 the Israeli labor federation. Occasion was also the observance of the first anniversary of the P. Van Tiel, Messman, $2655.73; Gloyd E. Mclntyre, Messman, Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel on "May 1. This expression of solidarity be­ went in American shiiss, seven $2519.59; Francisco W. Grijalva, in French ships and 36 in other tween American and Israeli workers is in keeping with the resolution adopted by the SIU at Messman, $2751.48. foreign ships. its recent national convention in Baltimore. Rechecking their figures, before announcing the result of the 60-day referendum to deter­ mine the A&G transportation rule, are the members of the Headquarters Tallying Committee. Left to right: Lars Hillertz, Ferdinand Hart, Edward Mooney, Walter Gardner, W. J. Brady and Sal Colls. / Not Muih Change In CCA Shipping Notice to Crews �TEE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Port Tacoma Busy With Payoffs, Visits To SiU Canadian Ships By WILLIAM McKAY Friday. May 20. 1949 LAUDS SIU ROLE 11^ AFL DRIVE _ V Port Savannah Keeps Moving At A Slow Pace IKTCRNATIONAt. •KCRCTAIIV.TfllAtUltKfl TACOMA—The heaviest rush destroyed the electric percolators, April 8, 1949 By JIMMY DRAWDY of business around here in a long toasters, and smashed the dishes. The Canadian SIU crew that time came this week, when we SAVANNAH — Payoffs and Mr. P»ul H«ll, Secretary paid off three ships in from fair­ went aboard had its work cut sign-ons of the Southport and Seafarers' International' Union of N. A. . ly long voyages. We handled out for it, but in short order they (Atlantic and Gulf Oieiaion) Southland, plus four in-transit 51 Beaver Street them in short order and sent had patched things up. Now fork, New York ships helped keep shipping mov­ All the damaged or broken new crews from the Hall. Dear Brother Hall: ing in this port, though at a not This sudden rush of business equipment was replaced with At the present tine, the A. F. L. Food Council too ragid clip. The Southport of Greater New Orieane, which, is coaposed of Local Union shouldn't cause any great trek new stuff and extra gear put was handled in Charleston and 1608 of the Retail Clerks International Association %nd to this country by Seafarers ex­ aboard, so the crew heading but Local Union AO? of the Aoalgaaated Heat Cutters and the Southland tied up, here in Butcher Workmen of North America, is conductinga suc­ pecting to find hot shipping, as found itself with better equip­ cessful and vigorous strike against the Capiaol Food our backyard. Store Chain in this City. Your local organization has there may not be a week -such ment, and more of it than when provided immeasurable,assistance to insure the ultimate The in-transits were the Doro­ success of this strike, for your members are aiding ua as this for a good while to come. the ship hit port. in picketing this chain of,stores on a daily basis. thy, Robin'Doncaster, Steel Re­ ^ Stay where you are. Brothers. Your local representatives, Brothers Earl Shepherd and C. J. Stevens, have given us the maximum of cooperation. corder and Steel Worker. All If an act of God comes our way, We needed their support and have received it without any reservations. One of your Local's assistant agents. were found to be in good shape, and we're hard hit for men, Brother George H. I4cFall, has supervised the picketing and s o rri e replacements were of the Seafarers and has done a splendid and effective we'll pass the word along in due Job for us in.this regard. I wish at this time to exsent out to jobs. preoe my sincere appreciation to you for the action your time. members and local officials have taken in behalf of the In addition to the regular SIUFood Council and the retail workers of New OrleAna. Such The picture looks about tJie unity of purpose, as has been displayed, is destined fo contracted ships, we've been busy same' for the next couple of guarantee to the workers of this oommunity for- the first time the genuine and tangible benefits of militant trade visiting the Canadian District weeks. The Monroe is due inunionism. I am grateful to your organization and to your local representatives. ships in this port. Several of transit and the Southwind will them hit this port with CSU With kindest regards, I am By GAL TANNER follow her by a few days. The crews aboard. I went aboard the Dorothy, we've been told, will Lakeside and had a heart to MOBILE — Shipping zoomed start paying off every third trip heart talk with some of the upward for a week here and from now on, so that will help then plunged downward toward crewmembers. us a bit. The crewmembers were okay, the end, with the result that the With that- skimpy outline of but kind of confused by all the first period saw us handle four the happenings around this part communist propaganda. Most of payoffs and seven sign-ons and of the country, we'll close until Secretary-Treasurer James Suffridge of AFL Retail Clerks the crew were good law-abiding the final week three payoffs and next time. thanks Seafarers for aid given by New Orleans Branch. Canadians, who resented the in­ four sign-ons. terference by the commies in The ships paid off since the PIPING IT TO THE PERSIAN GULF last report were the Morning their affairs. Thy were worried how their Light, Wacosta, Antinous, Jean families would make out: if they La Fitte, Wild Ranger, DeSotb, lost their jobs. I explained the all Waterman; and the Corsair, ? I situation to them, and helped Alcoa. ^ clear the air of a lot of confus­ The sign-ons were the Wa­ ion. I think they will make very costa, Morning Light, Choctaw, Antinous, John W. Cullen, Wild good SIU Brothers. Ranger, Claiborne, DeSoto, all SCORCHED EARTH On the Federal Voyager 1 Waterman; the Corsair, Puritan found thie situation somewhat and Pilgrim, Alcoa. different. There the crew paying During this time we handled off adopted the scorched earth but one in-transit ship, the Al­ policy. They.cut up the leather coa Ranger,"over from New Or­ settees, mattresses and pillows, leans. All payoffs and sign-ons were smooth, with all beefs settled right on the ship, as per SIU procedure. We received a copy of a letter written to Triton Steamship Company by its Catania, Sicily, agent, who heaped great praise upon the crew and officers of By FRENCHY MICHELET the Irenestar. The agent. Cap­ SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping tain S. Lizzio, stated in part: Zane Grey Seafarers pose for a formal portrait before shoving off for the Persian Gulf with remains only fair in this once- "As your agent at Catania for a load of oil pipe and supplies. Front row, left to right, the crewmembers are; E. A. Ducousin, booming port, because of the your vessel, the Irenestar, we Chief Cook; E. Melle, AB; Gus Boni, Wiper; P. J. Scanlon. AB; Barney Speegle, Oiler; Grey, shift to Wilmington of the Isth­ have been in contact with the Chief Mate; F. I. Givvon, Bosun; I. Ostrofsky, Messman; unidentified visitor; J. Doletin, Messcrew and officers of the above mian pipeline ships. man; lils Beck, Carpenter. That port's gain is our loss, but vessel, and we wish to present Standing: Louis Rawippo, Wiper; D. Waters, AB; A. Cairns, Utility; D. Fisher, AB; J. Drisas long as they are ships and to you our congratulations. kell. Oiler; C. Jones, Messman; Francisco Alcain; E. Brondelsbo, AB; J. Bove, 2nd Cook; F. BEST YET .jobs for SIU men we're not Arona, FWT; Constantina Contrones. Chief Steward; A. Olson. AB; H. BabcockJ 1st Engineer; crabbing. "The crew of the Irenestar is F. Gilbert, 3rd Engineer; R. Burrill, 2nd Engineer; R. Long, OS. Otherwise, most of our activity the best of the American crews Photo was contributed by Ship's Photographers of San Pedro. has been confined to the settle­ with which we have been in ment of routine beefs on in- contact as agents in this .port. transit ships and the paying off (The agent had been representa­ of two Waterman ships, both tive for WSA during the war.)" . squared away and paid off with­ With that kind of praise the Sign-ons were Cape Mohican, dorsements. There's no sense in By JOE ALGINA out incident. crew of the Irenestar can well NEW YORK—Shipping here Colabee, Kathryn, Helen, Emilia, this.' The men will not be al­ The only prospects for better stand up and take a bow. We're has been a little better than Suzanne, Inez; the Bloomquist, lowed to sign aboard the ship shipping on this coast lie in the proud, too, as the men were usual, which means we're ship­ Triton's new ship; Steel king-. and also stand the possibility of stabilizing of the present mess sent from the Mobile Hall. ping out some of the men backed Isthmian; Dickinson, Smith & having charges placed against in China and the other Far East­ Mobile has been selected as up here on the beach, but we're Johnson; Robin Sherwood, Robin, them. ern countries. We've been running into cases the site of the State Federation ^jiowhere near having to call outIf you don't have the ticket, If trade could get back on its of Labor convention to be held 'ports for men. recently of men accepting jobs feet, we would have a genuine this weekend, and the SIU is' During the period since the for which they do not have en­ don't throw in for the job. boom for shipping,- however, the going to be well represented. last report, we paid off 16 ships prospects don't seem too good This is the first time in many .and signed ,on li. All of the at thfe present. years that the convention has ships handled were in good shape Up Tacoma way the Demostar been held in this city. and were cleared in short order. and Pontus Ross, which are on Some of the Brothers now on Payoffs were: City of Alma, The recent change in the LOQ's publication schedule caused the grain run to the Far East, the beach here include: H.. Bessemer Victory, Raphael Sema couple of minor inconsistencies. One^ of these has proved have been paying off and crew- Sgdgeway, C. Montgomery, A. mes and Chicasaw, Waterman; rather embarrassing to Bennie Gonzalez, Patrolman !n the ing up with regularity, thus giv­ Tremer, N. Breedin, W. Chris-' Marymar, the first Calmar ship Port of Baltimore, who recently forwarded a report to the ing a hearty spurt in activity up tian, T. Ballard, J. Smit, C. here in two years; ^Cape MoliiLOG stating that shipping was good there. By the time the there. LOG came off the press and was distributed in Baltimore, Morse, H. Smith, A. Nelson, C. can, Mar-Ancha; Steel Rover With that as the picture out Rollins and T. Porter. and Steel Navigator, Isthmian; . shipping had taken a nose dive. here at the present, it should be To finish-off the report, here's'Sea Trader, Mar-Trade; Colabee, To- set the record straight and to avoid further embarrass­ evident that permitmen are bet­ the roster of SIU men currently! Illinois-Atlantic, and kathryn, ment to Brother Gonzalez, whose reports of shipping are ter off where they" are. Any jobs bedded down in the Mobile Ma- Helen, Emilia, Suzanne^ Inez , and always accurate, the LOG advises its readers to bear in mind that may arise will be handled rine Hospital: J. p. Buckelew,' Jedn, BuH. The Jean was a port thai the time spread between the filing of shipping reports by the good number of book- J. B. Berrier, J. Steele, E. Jar- payoff prior to her laying up for and publication date may occasionally result in discrepancies. members on the beach. rett. 'awhile. ' • Mobile Shipping Completes Cycle: Ify — Then Down Isthmian Shift To Wilmington Coois Frisco Shipping In New York Cuts In (h Beach Bockiog It's Not His Fault �Trida?, Ma^ 20. 1949 THE SEAPARERS LOG Page Five ILG Orgaaizer Murdered • I By Open-Slop ^rngsters NEW YORK—William Lurye, 40-year-old special organizer for the AFL International Ladies Garment Workers Union, was fatally _stabbed by three un­ identified thugs on Monday, May 10, in a phone booth of a build­ ing in which the union had called four strikes. UNION POSTS REWARD The ILGWU immediately of­ fered a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderers who, the union charges, are "gangsters obviously in the hire of non-union sweatship em­ ployers." The building in which Lurye was attacked—224 West 35th Street — and several othei-s on the same street house a number of dress manufacturers who have employed gangsters to resist the ices were held. Loudspeakers brought the services to the vast ILGWU's organizing drives. crowds in the streets. In a drive last Septemger against these open shops, the HAD GUTS ILGWU enlisted the aid of sev­ Lurye, who quit a well-paying eral Seafarers, who routed the hoodlums in several attempts to presser's job to become a spe­ cial organizer, was held in high smash union picketlines. esteem by Seafarers who worked Chai-ies Zimmerman, ILGWU with him during the drive last vice-president in charge of the fall. Said one; "Lurye was a special organizing drive, said 100 percent good union man. that a non-union manufacturer He had plenty of guts. Nobody had told Lui-ye that he was "out who knew him could say any­ to get him" in retaliation for his thing but good about Willie effort to organize the company's Lurye." workers. Another Seafarer said that The slain organizer was hon­ Lurye "was a man you could al­ ored in a mass tribute on Wed­ ways approach with a problem nesday, when 65,000 workers in and get results." the garment district quit work Despite the fact that 100 de­ for four hours to join 35,000 tectives have been assigned to others in the vicinity of Manhat­ the case, the police have not de­ tan Center, where funeral serv­ veloped any leads on the killers. Top oifficials of the ILGWU flank hearse as it leads funeral procession north on Eighth Avenue. Several thousand garment workers marched in solemn tribute to the martyred organiser, whose murder the Union vowed to avenge. 'V. The late William Lurye Banked by wreaths, the bier of the slain ILGWU organizer lies in Manhattan Center, where 4,000 unionists, including representatives of the SIU, attended funeral services. �T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Friday. May 20. 1949 SaSPS' MINUTES AND NEWS • i 1'I Tilghman In Singapore For Repairs steei Agers Get Fair shake lAfter Collision With British Ship At Kirby's Manila Bistro A Manila bar and hotel that "treats seamen right" The Isthmian Liberty William Tilghman is in Singapore undergoing re­ has received the unanimous praise of the Steel Age qrew, now enroute to Middle Eastern ports on a four-months pairs for damages sustained in a collision with the British freighter Rich­ voyage. mond Hill in the Malacca Straits last month. There were no casualties among The crew of the Isthmian ship go on watch get back to their paid a visit to Kirby's Bar and ship in time, and those who may either crew. Hotel during a stop in the Philip­ have celebrated a bit too much The ships crashed in pitch pine port and met the Kirby are either put Op in a room at darkness at about 4 A.M., April brothers, two former American the hotel or are accompanied 19, approximately 20 miles from seamen who went out of their back to the ship. Advice on the Singapore, as a driving rain way to give the crewmembers local sights — and prices 4- are poured down on the heavy seas. their money's worth and help given to the crews before they The vessels were locked for them avoid the pitfalls that often start sight-seeing. ne'arly two hours until daybreak, befall seamen in foreign ports. One of the brothers, W. H. when the Tilghman pulled her­ The crew reported that the Kirby, in commenting on the self free. Kirbys met the boys at the door bar's policy, noted that "being Both ships made Singapore un­ and checked with the cabbie to formers sailors we know how to der their own power, the Rich­ see that they were not over­ treat our brother sailors." mond Hill with a gaping hole charged. With that hospitable Located at Buendia Road and in her port side, and the Tilgh­ reception the boys agreed that Finlandia Street, Makati Rizel, man with her bow stove in above they had found the hangout for the Bar and Hotel is now on the the water line. them. mailing list of the LOG—one The Kirbys, the crew reported, more service oTered Seafarer READY JUNE 3 also see to it that seamen due to patrons. According to a statement re­ ceived from the Tilghman's del­ egates, repairs; on the Isthmian ship should be completed some­ time around June 3, when she will resume her voyage to the By SALTY DICK Persian Gulf. The Tilghman was enroute from Long Beach with In 1945 I sailed with an OS of Europe, was badly injured at a load of pipe, when the crash named James Jones, from Wash that time. Now he's a patient The William Tilghman damaged bow is being repaired in occurred. ington,' D. C. The last time at the Schuylkill Haven Hospital, a Singapore yard. SlU-manned Isthmian ship and Brilish heard from him he was planning Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Signatures on the Tilghman statement were those of James freighter crashed in Malacca Straits last month. ^ to enter politics Don't you He wants to hear from his Brake, Ship's Delegate; Roy Lee, thank Frisco is the foggiest city friends. His address is Box 29 at Engine Delegate; Arvel Bear den. really appreciated by all hands." Because a goodly number of in the U.S.? the hospital. Deck Delegate, and David Max­ Relations between the foc'sle the crew are newer members of I know a fellow in New Jimmy Sheehan, Port Agent in well, Stewards, Delegate. and topside are exceptionally the Union, quite a few educa­ Orleans who is working* in a Aside from, the mishap at sea, smooth, the delegates reported. tional and safety meetings are downtown cafeteria 12 hours a Philadelphia, is doing his best to conditions aboard the Tilghman "The Skipper, Chief Mate and being held during the Tilgh­ day, six days a week for $35. No. make a good hall of what he has ... Sloane House in New York are good, the delegates said. The Chief Engineer have cooperated man's ourrent voyage. This place is not unionized Stewards Department drew spe­ with us in every respect and we "Oh the whole, we delegates Larry Allen is driving a Crescent will give extensions to service men. But merchant seamen are cial mention for being "on the feel we are indeed fortunate in feel these men are really conl- •Cab near the Alcoa dock. allowed to stay only seven days. ball with the chow and that is that respect," they added. ing around," the delegates said. I met Pat Donahue who says Who's the seaman who wants Of their approximately, one- he's going to school to learn to ship on the Staten Island mixing drinks. When I said month stay in the Far East port Ferry? Maybe things are that for repairs, the Tilghman dele­ he was learning to be a bar­ tough, though. A certain water­ tender he blew his cork. Seems gates- declared: Seafarer Jack (Aussie) Shrimpfront union has more than that he's learning to become a "As far as Singapore is con­ ton, veteran passenger and freight 1,000 men on the beach and no cerned, it may not be the best mixogist.... Felix Amoura has ship steward, has found a better prospects for the future... It port in the world for going switched to the rum and coke way to beat the horses than won't be long before you'll be > ashore but under the circum­ run. betting on them — although we buying apples at the corner. stances we sure are not com­ Joseph Koslusky, Oiler on the don't know that he doesn't risk plaining." Black Rock during the invasion an occasional shilling anyway. "Kingpost" Krieg is on an Al­ Jack joined the staff of The coa scow and recruiting ball Thoroughbred Record, a 74-year players for the "Seafarers" softDROP THAT HOOK! old weekly magazine devoted to ball team. He has a post for you horse racing and breeding. —if you're good ... Frank Vivero is stopping in New, York for a The Record, which is published short visit after which he plans in Lexington, Kentucky, sent to choo-choo back to his home­ Jack to England this spring to do town, New Orleans ... We read a series of' articles on blood that most of ,the seamen going to lilies. hospitals are suffering frorn heart Jack's researches led him to trouble. And we thought; the Liverpool on March 29 where he sea was an easy life! took in the running at Aintree JACK SHRIMPTON of the Grand "National, one of England's great traditional races. ^lis first dispatch published on ing periodicals ... Editorial, ma­ April 2, was an account of the terial by Mr. Shrimpton on Eng Grand National and its history. lish topics that might be of in­ Members who forward "Whether he had a couple of quid terest to American horsemen wil their membership books to down on Russian Hero, the 66-to- begin appearing shortly in this the New York Hall for retire­ 1 winner of the rugged steeple- magazine. He also will report ment are ugred to mark the the 1949 Grand National, Epsom jchase. Jack failed to mention. envelope with the notation Derby and other notable events •""Aitentions: 6.*h floor," in or­ Announcing his appointment of the racing year." der to insure quicker bandtwo weeks earlier, the Record's ling of the matter. editor identified Jack as a "Com­ Jack, a frequent contributor to mentator, Consultant," and said: the LOG, never touted his knowl­ Marking of the envelope in "Mr. Shrimpton, although edu­ edge of horseflesh to the readers, the manner advised above Steel Chemist cre,wmember Leon LaBitt scored a bullseye will save time and will result cated in England, has spent a when he dropped the anchor in Batavia. Java« ^he Chemist in prompt return pf the book large part of his life in Australia but confined himself to union topics, with an occasional fling a hit real trouble later when she went on. the rocks off the. to the sender. where he is recognized as a leading writer for various rac- salty humor. California Coast. 'The Voice Of The Sea' Writes For Racing Monthly RETIRING BOOKS �Friday, May 20. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Shipi Meetings STEEL DESIGNER. Jan. 9 — decided to re-arrange Stewards V. Szymanski, Chairmen; V. SuDepartment for smoother servic^. benick. Secretary. Reports of Slopchest beef tabled. Minute of delegates read and accepted. New silence for Brothers lost at sea. Business; Motion carried that 4- 4 4' crew not sign on until all repair SEATRAIN HAVANA. Mar. 17 work had been completed. Dis­ —T. Bolton, Chairman; L. Phil­ cussion on ship's washing Ma­ lips, Secretary. C. Shvant re­ chine. Motion carried to follow signed as ship's delegate, James posted instructions concerning Oliver elected. R. Fithen re­ washing machine and care of signed as engine delegate, O. C. facilities. One minute of silence Benningiield elected. No beefs for departed Brothers. reported by any department. t' J. J. ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY. 4 4 4 Mar. 5 — I. B. Middlebrooks, Chairman; M. Cross, Secretary. noted that fans had been placed, CAPE MOHICAN. Mar. 20— in the pantry, recreation room John Tuezkowski, Chairman; ArShip's delegate reported that all and hospitdl. Delegates reported. mand Stepanian. Secretary. Pre­ beefs had been straightened out Motion carried that periods be vious minutes read and accepted. in New York. There was no dis­ set aside for education meetings, All departments reported in good puted overtime in any of the de­ but that educational talk are not order. Voted that ship's dele­ partments. Motion carried to in­ to be discontinued at regular gate should tell Captain crew ex­ vestigate various shoreside laun­ sessions. Union problems and pected to be paid for launch in dries and 'to give letters of rec­ objectives were discussed during Hamburg. Patrolman to be ommendation to these mei'iting a question and answer period asked to act on overtime carried it, and the LOG is to be so in­ devoted to Union education, with over from last trip. Minute of formed. All delegates are to many members participating. silence for lost Brothers. serve as members of the investi­ Suggested that new literature on gating committee for this pur­ 4 4 4 Union educational subjects be ob­ pose when the vessel reaches the STEEL SEAFARER. Mar. 27— tained from the Hall. A list of West Coast. Also carried were John Shaffer. Chairman; Pet§ permit men eligible for books motions to, lock the library while Bluhm. Secretary. Moved, sec­ was drawn up. Suggested that in port, and to lock the pantry onded and carried that all books belonging to library be dnd give keys to the watchman foc'sles be cleaned and left clean collected and exchanged this trip. on duty. Discussion pro and con Crew messman was compli­ for the payoff. Voted that depart­ on the use of the new toaster mented for his improved han­ ment delegates make up repair while in port. Cross i-eminded lists and hand them to ship's By HANK dling of his job. the book men*" to vote on the delegate as soon as possible. Un­ 4. 4. 4. transportation referendum. One HASTINGS. Mar. 6—W. Hamil­ der Good and Welfare, ship's Keep writing those letters, Brothers. Those Congressmen and minute of silence for Brothers ton. Chairman; C. J. Oliver. delegate agreed to see Captain Senators must know that the Taft-Hartley Act should be repealed. lost at sea. Secretary. Ship's delegate dis­ for vouchers before payoff so Your letters, and the letters your families back home write, mean cussed death of the Bosun. De­ that men could clieck deduc­ a lot—to you and your Union ... For some time we have wanted partment delegates reported that tions. Voted to split remainder to mention for .the good and welfare of the membership that im­ evei-ything was in order, except of washing machine bill among mediately on receiving discharges members should write the name for few hours disputed overtime all hands. Decided to ask Gal­ of the steamship company on the back. Later on this information in Black Gang. Motion carried veston Patrolman to straighten is always impor-tant and saves you time and effort... It shouldn't asking that longer and better out confused situation in galley. have happened to a sea dog. Seafarers all over the world, "are mattresses and sheets be brought Minute of silence for departed hearing about the dog waiting on the Linden waterfront in New aboard before signing the articles Brothers. 4- 4" Jersey for his ship-home to come back. The dog missed the ship, W. E. DOWNING. Mar. 5— for the next voyage. Discussion Norw^egian tanker, the SS Thorunn and has been beachcombing John P. Synotl, Chairman; Ed­ on ship's welfare. One minute for several months now waiting for her to come,in again.^ ward Mandaras. Secretary. De­ of silence for Brothers lost at partment delegates reported that sea. 4 4 4 4- 4. 4. there were no beefs except dis­ Steward "Ziggy" Zygarowski sailed in after a voyage on MALDEN VICTORY. Mar. 27— puted overtime. Discussion on the SS Gadsden... "Blackie" Nolan Flowers sailed in from his transportation clause in agree­ Howard Hutcherson. Chairman; F. M.^ Collins, Secretary. Engine trip and has a story of the voyage. Write it up for the LOG. ment. Letter to be ,drawn up 4 4 4 and sent to Union Hall and copy delegate reported Chief was dor Blackie... We're wondering if Brother Vick D'India is still ANDREW JACKSON. Mar. 13 posted on bulletin board. Sug­ ing work of unlicensed men. aboard the SS Bret Harte. Furthermore, we'd like to know if —John Ward, Chairman; Walter gested that Steward take on Deck delegate reported some dis­ Newberg, Secretary. Delegates the crew has been receiving those bundles of LOGs they re­ three months' stores 'since trip is puted hours on painting. Ste­ reported that all was in order, quested while they keep transiting the Panama Canal? Let's expected to last that much ward department okay. Voted to longer; stores are to be taken have Patrolman settle beef on with exception of few hours dis­ hear from you. Brothers,.. Two Seafarers. Brothers Luther on in Montevideo. All hands are topside doing work.. Voted that puted overtime in Deck and En­ Hammond and J. A. Hammond, are out there in California re­ to keep heads clean. Vote of galley and other spots needed gine departments. Chairman dis­ questing the LOG to be sent to them so they can keep up with Also cussed reasons why it is neces­ thanks given to Brother Scara- chipping and painting. the Union's affairs. Okay, fellas, you are logged for the LOG. mulz for his excellent job as voted to get slopchest opened sary for ship to have a ship's delegate and the duties of the more often. Minute of silence ship's delegate. job. Chief Cook yas elected for departed Brothers. t 4. 4. ship's delegate by acclamation. Here are some of the Brothers who are in town — Charles . WILLIAM TILGHMAN. Mar. Repairs needed in various de­ Dasha, Joe Walsh, Franklyn Webb, Allan Emery, Riley Carey, 5 — L. Trent. Chairman; Tiny partments discussed and Brother Adam Hauke, Fred Paul, Frank Throp ... The SEAFARERS LOG Simpkins. Secretary. Ship's dele­ Ward offered motion calling up­ will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers; gate J. W. Brake reported all is on delegates to see department Walter Smith of Louisiana, Carroll Brown of Massachusetts, Lee okay, as did department dele­ heads about these repairs and re­ Eckhoff of Alabama, Patrick Lundrigan, William Rogers .of Con­ gates. Suggestion to find out port on progress to next meet­ necticut, Arthur Mclntire of California, John Opalenik of New what transportation is to Mobile. ing. Motion carried. One minute Jersey, F. Clawson of Maryland, Augustin Tapp of New York, Repair list to be posted for on­ of silence in memory of Brothers Carl Ainsworth of Washington. coming crew. Vote of thanks lost at sea. given to galley force for fine job. 4. 4, 4. 4 4 4 BULL RUN, Mar. 22 — John 4 4 4 If you Brothers wish to read about news and views of W. E. DOWNING (No date SUZANNE. Mar. 27—Rich- given)—E. Mandras, , Chairman; Byrd. Chairman; J. P. Forget. the labor movement in our nation then grab yourselves the Secretary. Ship's delegate Ed­ ard Diaz, Chairman; Peter Ser- John P. Synnolt, Secretary. No only magazine of its kind. It's called "Labor and Nation" pub­ ward Kitts reported that every­ ano. Secretary. Under education, departmental beefs. -Discussion lished bi-monthly here in New York and a few newsstands thing was running smoothly. His chair led discussion of additions Of feeding beef. Vote of thanks sell it... If we remember correctly. Brother Pete "Sunnyside" Com­ to delegates. report and those of department t6 the Bull Line's fleet. See Patrolman Latorre is° still aboard the Azalea City... Steward Thomas delegates approved. Under Edu­ plaint about Patrolman to be about Chief Mate's refusing med­ "Pop" Foster has been up there on the Lakes for some time cation ship's delegate putlined referred to Headquartei's. Vote ical aid to men. Minute of si­ now... We're informed that Brother Pete King, the Steward, the structure of the Union and of thanks for good meals being lence for departed Brothers. is due in town soon from a trip..; That oldtimer of a Bosun, its functions for the benefit of served, especially the cold sup­ Brother Roderick Smith, has been out for a long voyage. He's 4 4 4 the newer members. Resolution pers in the hot weather. Minute tankering on the SS Michael. CAPE MOHICAN. Mar. 2B— adopted calling on all hands to of silence for Brothers lost at sea. James Dawson. Chairman; John go to recreation hall after meals 4 4 4 Department GOLDEN CITY. Mar. II— Halpin. Secretary. to allow messmen to get things Brothers, keep those ships clean and happy. Hold those meet­ cleaned up. Discussion on high Joseph James, Chairman; J. H. delegates reported no overtime ings regularly. Keeping those jobs running in SIU style—which cost of certain items in slopchest. Darce, Seoaetary. Elected T. A. beefs. Moved- seconded and car­ means according to the agreement—makes for a good trip... One minute of silence in memory Scanlon to ship's delegate; F. B. ried not sail ship unless she was Brother James Crowley sailed into town recently from a voyage. Williams to be engine delegate; fully stored for a thi-ee-month of Brothers lost-at sea. ^ A rathbr short one, at that, if we're correct about it... Brothers, voyage. Moved and carried to Morris Berlowitz to be stewards as soon as you get drydocked in a hospital, here in the States, ar turn in detailed report to Patrol­ WILLIAM H. CARRUTH. Mar. delegate; E. B. Sanders to be in foreign ports—and you know you'll be there for some time, man on feeding. Minute of si­ deck delegate. Under Good and 27—Gill HoIIoway, Chairman; AI write a letter to Headquarters. Protect yourself at all times. lence for Brothers lost at sea. Welfare after discussion it was DaForest, Secretary. It was A neuj rale ori imnsporhdionh^S gou. It is aJso apood ideato re­ read the shippi& rales, lion rules, and tSe As^G Constitu­ tion, so that ^ocLzvili knouj whir the linion^s rtdes and -prvcedarcs arfc-T&u I) ii\ goar6cl&' a misujider^iandi ^ CUT and RUN |i •I I �Page Eight THE SEAFAHERS LOG THE SPEJIKS r- Venezuelan Customs Of Courtship Bewilder Seafarer WorMng Ashore To the Editor: . Here is a line to let everybody know that I am still living down here in the boiling tropics, in Venezuela to be exact. , At present, the weather is nice and cool—if you consider 95 to be cool, for it does warm up a bit in the middle of the day. I must forewai-n you: I just completed two months studying Espanol very successfully and now find it difficult to think straight in English. • I had to bear down while at­ tending school in Caracas, but It's paying off. I can read Hem­ ingway and savvy the Spanish phrases he uses as punch lines. , Within three more months I will have my year in and be en­ titled to three weeks off. I may return to the U. S. and ship out again. Thought the Brothers might be interested in the customs of this country concerning court­ ship. On Saturday and Sunday even­ ings, and on the hundred and one holidays, the girls go to the local park and walk in a circle, the guys form a larger circle around the girls and walk in the opposite direction. When one of the girls puts the whammy on you, it's up to you to nod your head and make another trip around. AROUND AGAIN While • making another trip around you decide whether or not you like her, and, if so, when you pas^ again you shout, "Adios." You take another walk, as the custom goSs, to see if any more girls give you the whammy. If none of the other girls are satisfactory or give no encourage­ ment, you wait until the girl ap­ proaches again and say for the final time, "Adios." Then, if you can still bear it, you make an­ other trip around. The girl then must speak. If she wants to go with you she will say, "Adios, By The Numbers A number of readers, un. dersianctebly confused by the LOG'S shift from weekly to 10-day publication intervals, have written the Editor that '. they are certain that one or two issues have failed to ' arrive in their maiL ' v While, occasionally there are mishaps in the post of­ fice, it is suggested that before you write in it might pay to check the numbers of the issues you have re­ ceived. Chances are that you have not been overlooked. For instance, the present LOG is Vol. XI. No. 18. The LOG of May 10 was No. 17; that of May 2 was No. 16. Just look for the number at the top of page one. Also, readers' wishing to change their subscription, ad­ dress are requested to en­ close the old address as well • as the ndw, *,; • I Friday. May 20. 1949 Senor. Esta bora nosotros vamos." (Goodbye, Mister. This hour we go.) Aha! Now you think you have her. That's just the beginning of trouble. Brother. She leads you away from the crowd, but not to a quiet and secluded bench. In­ stead you are taken to a large group of characters sitting under the trees. You wonder who these idiots are. Well, Rose starts by introducing you to papa, mama, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, etc. It looks like old home week. Little Rose sits down between mama and papa and the male relatives put you through a third degree that would make the New York cops look like pikers. CONVOY CONTROL If the report is favorable, you are then allowed to take her out. Oh joy — victory. But wait— who's that following you as you promenade down the street: no one less that the whole family. You go to a movie and all the relatives sit between you and around you. They love to stay for two or three showings if the feature is a western. After the show you all return to the living room of Rose's par­ ents, where all the relatives hover nearby like vultures. It's hopeless, so you say goodnight and head home. Hope springs eternal, how­ ever, so back you go the next night. You knock at the door and it's opened a crack. A voice tells you to go around to the window, a window with bars, where Rose is sitting. You shoot the breeze and asks if she can come out. She says this is the date and you are courting her. Why didn't you bring a musical instrument and some fiowers, she says. You tell her Americans do not court in that fashion, but if she could take a walk you might round up some commercial musi­ cians. To this proposal you hear a voice from the other room boom out, ""No." Mama has spoken. Well, Brothers that's life down here. I'll take a shot of native rum and- sleep off the nightmare. Ed Larkin SIPPING SUDS IN SCHUBERrS Schubert's Bar, a favorite rendezvous for the crewmembers of the Nathaniel Currier in Bremen, gets the patronage of crewmembers Red, Hipp and Dick Roberts, during a recent stop by the Waterman ship. Shot by Shelly White. CTMA Cartoon Figure Draws Query To the Editor: I wish to protest against the type of cartoon in which trol­ lops are pictured in the LOG. Undoubtedly the LOG comes in­ to the homes of some' of our Brothers and such cartoons in the LOG are offensive to the women folks. There are unlimited types of cartoons the LOG could use to get its ideas across without using -the offensive type mentioned above. I sincerely hope you will act upon this. Edwin C. Roop (Ed. Note: Brother Eoop ap­ parently is referring to the character used to portray the Cities Service Men's Tanker Association (CTMA). The CT­ MA character is illustrative of ... •->' the things Cities Service sea­ men found offensive in that or­ ganization. Unfortunately, there are organizationSr like CTMA,. which are constantly attempt­ ing to underlie the security of American seamen and their families. Naturally, a true pic­ ture of these organizations could not be conveyed as any­ thing but unsavory, and the LOG feels that the families of the Union members will un­ derstand. Although Brother Roop's is the only objecticm received by the LOG - in re­ gard to the CTMA cartoon, it does appreciate hiu com­ ment. The LOG is conscious of the fact that the Union newspaper is widely read by Seafarers' families and it strives' to conform to all the standards of good taste in the presentation of items affecting the welfare of its readers.) EMILIA REPAIR CREW The engine gang of the sugar-toting Bull Line ship, take a crack at repairing the winch before heading south for more cargo. Left to right, Louis Avilea, Oiler; William Vaughan, Wiper; Bob Meeks, Wiper; Frank Canas, 3rd Assistant. Shot was by Charles Horvath, Fireman. Baltimore Paper Backed SIU Position On 50-50 EGA Bill To the Editor: Foreign sailors, therefore, go in and out while Americans stay here, sleeping in cheap hotels,, wandering between barrooms, idling time away. Many have used most, if not all, of the money earned on their last trip. Every now and then men come in from a trip and the piece-off system operates. The newcomers, hand out their money to their friends who are on the beach here. Fortunately ^ for the men, saloonkeepers and storekeepers whom they have Ipng patronized know that when a sailor gets money he will pay his bills. JSo most of them buy on tick. But it's not like having cash in your pocket. There's much less action, color,, and gusto on the Baltimore beach than usual, and the,only thing, that can change it, sailors say, is Congressional action to force ' the use of American ships on owners who can use foreign ships more cheaply. Attached is a copy of the edi­ torial page clipped from a recent issue of the Baltimore Sun, ex­ plaining the hardships forced up­ on American seamen as a result of loose administration of the EGA shipping regulations. I thought Seafarers might find it interesting and hope, there­ fore, that you will'find it pos­ sible to reprint it. - Joe Grimes (Ed. Note: The editorial re­ ferred to was published before Consrress passed the ECA bill which requires that 50 percent of government-financed cargoes moving to and from US ports be shipped in American vessels at domestic rates. The Balti­ more Sun's viewpoint is re­ printed here because it sub­ stantiates one of the argu­ ments advanced by the SIU in its fight to keep American seamen from being made vic­ tims of foreign flag low stand­ ard operators.) Around south Broadway, Thames Street, east Baltimore Street and other streets where merchant sailors roam in Balti­ more, things are dull. Men from many lands are there between sailings: Norse­ men, Greeks, Lascars, Italians, To the Editor: etc., and .many Americans, of May I express my apprecia-" course—but, nobody spends much tion for your - great courtesy in money. ^ printing a notice in the LOG. The fbm^ers have little to "personals" column requesting" spend h|cause their wages are my son' Cyril J. Magnan to com- ; low an(^ the-exchange is against municate with us? them. T^e have little You have rendered a great to spend J^cause they aren't service to my wife and me., We workin^^/v^ ^ heard from him yesterday Over Amefican merchant through a letter written from seamen the beach in Bal­ Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is timore, u^a^le to get jobs. Large­ aboard the Alcoa Pioneer. ly, that'i|i|)ecause of a phony in the ad^!|^istration of the Mar­ I do not know how the SIU could function without the SEA­ shall Pla^» At first^ the rule was at least FARERS LOG. It keeps one in half the Ships carrying Marshall touch with the entire member­ Plan aid' to Europe 'Should be ship. The information given keeps under the American flag. That the boys alert and ready to cope rule is now abolished, and ship with any situation. operators find it cheaper to use I wish you continued success ships that fly foreign flags be­ in what you are doing and will cause on these it isn't necessary continue to perform for the SIU. to pay the wage scale set by Joseph R. Magnan American unions. Grand Rapids, Mich. Contacted Son Through Log Personal Note �Friday. May 20, 1949 THE SEAFARERS DECKED OUT AND WAITING LOG Page Nine Colabee's Run Through F^g Banks Calls Up Perils Facing Seafarers To the Editor: fog all year round, due to the might not seem so much, but our Gulf Stream meeting the colder One of the foggiest runs on the air over shallow water in the radar was out of order. North Atlantic made by the Hog North; also the southerly winds The memory of the collision Islander Colabee„ ended when hitting the cold' water of the between the Coast Guard ice­ breaker Eastwind and a tanker she docked yesterday at a Brook­ Labrador Current. Then there last January is still strong in lyn pier. The second trip of the are the shipping routes from my mind. It's all in the record new season to the port of Baie Boston, Halifax, Montreal, etc., now and the blame affixed, but Corpeau, on the shore of northern coupled with numerous fishing the lesson I drew from that in­ Quebec, presented an interesting boats, which present the mates cident was that in a moment assortment of weather conditions, with vexing navigational prob­ ranging from mild and sunny lems. It is because of their fraught with danger somebody skies to snow, hall and fog. We skill and the luck of a thirty didn't think and, as a result, about a dozen lives were lost. first sighted a field of ice two year old ship that survived a Thirty-eight years ago, the days from Baie Comeau—fog was torpedoing in the late war, that greatest liner ever built, the quite dense, and would lift and we came through without nrfsTitanic, sailed from Southamp­ descend willy-nilly. hap. ton on her maiden voyage. The route we travel runs The ship gets its position from Staffed with the cream of the through the Georges, Brown's shore radio station. In foggy British Merchant Marine, in­ and Roseway Banks, areas of weather, bearing can be made stilled with the belief that the prevailing fog and hazards like anytime, but usually in clear Titanic was unsinkable, her of­ Waiting to greet the passengers as they enter the Robin White Ledge, off the Nova Scotia weather compass adjustments, if ficers relaxed their customary Tuxford lounge are Seafarers Jo^ Zuba, Messman. left, and coast where the ship struck a any, are made at two ten-minute caution. The lifeboats were se­ , Rudolph (Gabby) Gross, Passenger Waiter, right. Purser is in submerged object in 1946, but periods each hour. cured and covered in such a way the center. Gross submitted the picture to the LOG. was able to proceed on her way After picking up our cargo of that gave no thought that they with.little delay and minor dam­ paper roll from Baie Comeau, would ever be used. age to her keel. Sparks received a number of and heading home, we were only messages from other ships that Another dread to mariners is twelve hours out when we ran To the Editor: ship was the Russell Alger. there were icebergs in the into a snowfall. The day was Dead Man's island, a towering I have been here at Fort I left the Alger in March rock, 160 feet high, enshrouded Sunday and bitter cold. I shiv­ vicinity of the Titanic's course. Bragg for the past eight months 1948, and would like to hear in mist, with only a 100-watt ered in my parka as the snow The message was given to the and in that space of time I have from some of my old ship mates. lamp on its summit to warn and fog blanked out the sea and captain. It was ignored. Captain met about 25 former seamen, all Here in the Army, as you may ships of its danger. Also, to be­ sky. E. J. Smith wanted to distin­ of whom sailed during the war, have guessed, I am cooking. devil the mariner are the alter­ Suddenly, gliding qut of the guish the ship's first crossing. It only to be drafted into the What a difference in cooking ations in the compass bearing fog appeared a tanker, she was was full speed ahead. The ship peacetime Army. here and on a ship. At least on caused by mineral deposits from 200 yards off our port bow with collided with an iceberg and sank I wonder what the country a ship the Union made sure the Quebec mainland and the full way on her. Since we were with the loss of over 1,500 hun­ would have done- without us. I the crew had the necessary Gaspe Peninsula. blowing our whistle at minute dred lives. sailed from 1942 to 1948, out of things to work with. Here we intervals I wondered why the UNAWARE FOG AREA Boston, New Orleans and so on. get by with what we can get by tanker wasn't blowing too. Not Reading an account of that I sailed in all positions in the hook or crook. The area from Cape Cod to till she came abeam of us did tragedy, one can picture the Steward Department and my last Cpl. George Stanton our port of call has a prevalent her whistle sound. Now this warm comfortable interior of the ship, the rich and famous re­ laxed, dining and chatting, while outside their illusory world the ominous iceberg passes their portholes. Some see it and won­ der, but they are not frightened. A seamen can appreciate the irony of this, as he drinks his coffee, in the messroom then dons his heavy clothes or oil­ skins and stands lookout, the sea raging and the salt spray stinging his face. He knows how real the sea is, but he is confident — he knows his ship too: he has com­ By JOSEPH E. SHANER plete trust in the man on the bridge, and when he turns in, (Reprinted by permission of Esquire magazine) it would take a hurricane to I. Seafarer's Choice III. The Tides make him lose his sleep. LIVES AT STAKE Farewell, dear lass, weep not that I (depart. Miss you, yes, as moon would miss the sun. I don't doubt that many sea­ The boatswain's call in fretful haste commands The old man his sextant, the ship her chart; men remember experiences in The sailo£ to his far-flung seas. Oh, heart,, v As roses,, their beauty and scent undone, which boners have proved costly How can I tell you that exotic lands "^Would miss their sister rain, I miss you. Heart! to ship and men. Sometime, Stir the young blood in me, while in your eyes, The tides within me must forever run somewhere, somehow, errors are made. The best of men make I see you bravely damming back a tear? Far from the beaches to the fairway's blue. mistakes and worse, blunders. What words would ease your aching night, when cries And still I'm pinioned, though the landfall's won. But a ship is the last place to Escape the throat and fall where none may hear? For the selfsame tides call me back to you. make the wron^ decision when two-score or more lives depend This is my choice. My wanderer's soul longs -Ah, lass, how I miss you, your gentle way. on the man who makes them. For spun jade seas and cobalt, foaming wet; Touch of your hand, caressing eyes, your face; In conclusion I want to say For the prop's sibilant tune, for wind songs. Lips that curve to smile, the sweet disarray that this is a happy ship with, For gulls calling in distant ports, and yet... Of one bright "lock that only adds to grace. harmony in all departments. The Steward, B. Bailey, gives us vei-y Heartbreaking kiss! I turn to go, my cheek Miss you, yes, as stars would miss the night. appetizing menus; H. Jaynes has Burns wet, and throat throbs so, I cannot speak! As the seamew his cry, my eyes their sight! the right psychology of what a Bosun should do. Other old-timers II. I Speak On The Wind IV. The Cost who are probably fami^ar to many are: E. Benson, Fireman: J. I must come home again. Haunting sweet smells At sundown from the flying bridge I see j Gorman, AB; J. Dugina, AB; A Rise in the coral strand, sweep the lagoon Your lithe form dance among the cherry clouds Diamond, Oiler; J. Drummond, And slash my heart for want of you. Up swells Night cook and baker; Tex Suit, And in grey jungle mist; or it may be AB, and J. Reilly, Deck Engi­ The pearled green spume singing flies and its tune I see your lovely face among dawn crowds neer. Echoes your low-voiced laughter. Ah, the cost Of parakeets and pigeons, cockatoos. John J. Flynn Seafarer Joins Army Galley Force A Sea Sonnet Sequence And birds of paradise, their wings a'flame. I find your radiance among rich hues ' Of rainbows arching green lagoons. Your name I speak on the wind, and whispering sej(s Float it to the landward from where the birds Sing it to flowers and gossiping trees Epehanted on the beach. Dearest of words!' It's ever with me, to what seas I go, , Wherever the stars shine, or winds do blow! Of wandering is much too dear afar. With the miles between and fleet years lost. And youth and beauty being what they are. Ah, lips and eyes and ears shall have surcease. Lonely breasts, empty arms, shall ache no more! Oh, joy, to have my heart and blood increase Their pounding when I see you at the door. And still, ah, lass, I could not long remain! .The sea will call, and I'll needs go again! ATTENTION! The slop chesl is your cornei store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. �Pago Tea TAMPA — Chairman, Hay White, 57; Recording Secretary, J. T. Kern, 50323; Reading Clerk, R. C. Keller,' 50323. Motion carried to excuse mem­ bers presenting valid reasons for not attending meeting. New business of previous Branch meetings read and accepted. Sec­ retary-Treasurer's financial re­ port accepted as read. Agent gave report. Patrolman and Dis­ patcher were in Miami paying off the Florida. Under Good and Welfare, Agent spoke on the co­ operation the SIU is giving vari­ ous unions in their local organiz­ ing drives, and of the active part we are taking in the labor move­ ment as a whole. Several mem­ bers took the deck and discussed shipping generally. 4* 4" MOBILE—Chairman, C. Kim­ ball, 52; Recording Secretary, M.­ Reading Clerk, Harold J. Fischer, 59. New business in minutes of previous meetings' in other Branches read and accepted. Port Agent discussed at length the stand taken by the SIU and the rest of the labor movement in regard to the present national labor law. He pointed out that members in Mobile had written to their Congressmen urging them to vote for the ThomasLesinski bill to replace the TaftHartley law. He urged all mem­ bers to encourage their families and friends to help in this matter. He also gave the final results of the voting in the Cities Service tanker election. The Agent con­ cluded with a picture of the cur­ rent shipping situation in Mobile and the possibilities for the next couple of weeks. Motion carried to accept communication from the Alabama State Federation of Labor. A Tally Committee was elected to count ballots cast in this port in recent transportation rule referendum. Motion carried to accept Secretary-Treasurer!s financial report as read. Dis­ patcher and Patrolmen discussed activity in their • departments. 250 members present when meet-t ing adjourned at 7:45 PM. i 4. 4. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Herb Knowles, 3725; Recording Secretary, Johnny Johnston, 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, <376. T3B SSAPj^RSttS LOG Friday, May 20. 194i9 ian, W. Fraser and D. Hodge. One minute of silence, in memory of deceased members. Meeting adjourned. pt 7:30 PM, with 90 SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL members in attendance. ENG^ - 4 4 4 STWDS. SHIPPED NEW YORK — Chairman, L. 15 30 Williamsj 21550; Recording Sec­ 259 retary, L. Goffin, 4526; Reading 81" 70 20 71 Clerk, R. Matthews, 154. A&G Shipping From April 21 To May 4 PORT REG. DECK Boston New York Philadelphia... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile....^ New Orleans., Galveston. West Coast San Juan 17 144 32 GRAND TOTAL.. 492 37 14 14 51 69 55 45 14 the port, the Agent said, all hav­ ing been settled at the payoffs and sign-ons. Balloting Committee reported on number of ballots cast in transportation rule refer­ endum. Oath of Obligation ad­ ministered to four men. One minute of silence in memory' of departed Brothers. Excuses for absence from meeting referred to the Dispatcher. Motion carried recommending that Agent con­ tact Headquarters and attempt to have UFR^ strike film, and other educational films obtainable, placed aboard those ships having movie projectors. Motion amended to read that cost of films to be paid for out of ships' funds. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM, with 326 bookmembers present. 4 4. 4. NORFOLK — Chairman, J. S. While, 57; Recording Secretary, Ben Rees, 95; Reading Clerk, James Bullock, 4747. Membership approved minutes of previous meetings in other Branches, and accepted Headquarter's Reinstatement Commit­ tee report. Agent reported that two Smith and Johnson ships are due to arrive in Norfolk. Company states that it intends to run these ships regularly be­ tween this port and Italy with coal as cargo. Blue ticket men were advised to compute their REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK 13 17 47 97 133 374 27 30 89 Figures Not Received . 28 17 - 82 16 20 50 17 9 40 45 52 148 75 106 250 45 20 120 48 39 132 12 9 35 8 108 20 64 19 11 11 53 89 37 49 8 423 427 452 1,367 other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Motion carried requiring man seeking to be excused from meeting to show documentary proof that he •was unable to at­ tend. Following elected to serve as Tallying Committee:* G. Velie, C. Rice, W. Armstrong, R. Brown, C. Moss and W. W. Allred. Agent reported on status of shipping-in port. No change ex­ pected for next couple of weeks. 108 members present when meet­ ing adjourned at 7:32 PM. 4. 4. 4. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, D. Hall, 43372; Recording Secre­ tary, George Seeberger, 6932; Reading Clerk, J. Davis, 23177. All business of previous meet­ ings in other ports accepted, with exception of Norfolk motion of­ fering change in requirements for union office. Agents said that shipping had been some­ what slow, although several ships had paid off her.e in the past two weeks. He also reported on the progress made in improving the Hall. Members of the Nether­ lands seamen's union thanked the SIU for this port's aid in squaring a food beef for the crew aboard a Dutch ship in this port. The Coast Guard is con­ ducting a survey to determine how many ABs are eligible for green tickets and have asked the Port Agent to discuss the matter with them. Motion car­ ried to recommend that "Dis­ patcher specify whether man is book or permit member when jobs are being called. A fiveman Committee was elected to count ballots in transportation refer^dum. Two men took the oath of obligation. Meeting ad­ journed at 8 PM. ^ 4' 4* 4' BALTINIORE —— Chairman, ]M. Burnstine, 2257; Recording Secr^ary, G., A. Masterson, 20297; Reading Clerk, A1 Slansbury, 4883. seatime and to apply for green tickets as soon as they have 1,080 days on deck. Agent's re­ port accepted. Dispatcher re­ ported on shipping and registra­ tion. Motion carried to with­ draw motion made at previous meeting, calling for change in re­ Motions carried to accept Sec­ quirements for Union office. retary-Treasurer's •'and New Or­ Reason for withdrawal is that leans' financial reports. Minutes original motion ignored constitu­ of previous meetings in other tional procedure. Motion car­ Branches read and accepted, with ried to elect Building* Repair Committee to inspect Hall, draw, up list of needed repairs and ar­ range for work to be done. Elected to serve on committee were: J. W. Pulliam, Jimmy Branch minutes of previous Ackres, Vernon Porter, I. A. meetings read and approved. Thomas and. Jack Helms. Under Secretary-Treasurer's financial re­ Good and Welfare desirability of port approved. Several men exception of motion to non-con­ men with sufficient seatime ap­ were excused from the meeting cur with Norfolk minutes sug­ plying for green tickets was after presenting valid excuses. gesting change in election re­ stressed. Meeting adjourned at Agent's, Patrolmen's and Dis­ quirement rules. Agent reported 8:30 PM; 101 member present. patcher's reports read and ac­ ^ i ' 4* on business of port, saying that cepted. Motion carried to buy SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jim things had picked up since the an exhaust fan for the Union last meeting, and looked fair for Drawdy, 28523; Recording Secre­ Hall. Elections held for dele­ tary and Reading Clerk, C. Rice, the coming two weeks. He angates to Maryland and District of 40707. noimced the results of the Cities Columbia AFL convention. Service collective bargaining Previous Branch minutes read. Elected delegates are: William election, which the SIU won by Members approved Secretary- Rentz, - F. A. Stansbury, and an 89 percent majority vote. Treasurer's financial report, and Leon Johnson. Alternates are There are no beefs pending in Headquarters' report. Minutes of G. A. Masterson, John. Hatgimi- C 64 . l4 . '6 11 49 91 46 46 6 452 53 24 10 8 50 128 • 34 41 5 458 181 57 27 30 152 308 117 136 19 1,387 sios and B. Gonzalez. A six-man tallying committee to count ^al­ lots in recent transportation referendum elected. Meeting ad­ journed at '8:30 PM; 225 mem­ bers present. 4' 4- 4> •. SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, W. Otic, 34661; (Recording Secre­ tary and Reading Clerk not named). Minutes previous meetings in other ports read. Port Agent re­ vealed that shipping in Frisco area is poor, with most payoffs taking place in the Wilmington and Tacoma areas. He advised men that shipping opportunities are greater in those two ports. Two of the vessels taking men from the beach here were the Citrus Packer and the Beaver Victory. Patrolmen's and Dis­ patcher's reports read and ac­ cepted, as was Secretary-Treas­ urer's report. , Membership con­ curred in Headquarters' r^brt. One minute of silence in memory of our departed Brothers. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:50 PM ^with 93 members present. 4. 4. 4 BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ing, 30821; Recdrdtng Secretary, A. Melanson, 44406; Heading Clerk, 894. Minutes of previous minutes in other Branches read. Motion carried to non-concur with Nor- folk motion on requirements for Union office. Headquarters' and Secretary-Treasurer's reports ap­ proved. Agent's and. Dispatch­ er's reports accepted. Following men elected to serve as Tallying Committee: F. Johnson, L. Garabedian, E. Cotreau, J. Chermes- Committee, Headquarters' and financial reports accepted as read. Agent reported that port was just about holding its own on the shipping front. He discussed sev­ eral beefs that came up aboard shfps paying off, including one in which a man had been fired for allegedly being four minutes late. The man stayed aboard ship as a' result of Union representa­ tion. During reading of minutes of other Branch meetings, a mo­ tion carried to non-concur with Norfolk recommendation , for a change in qualifications for Un­ ion officeholders. It was pointed out that the Norfolk motion was out of order, as the Constitution provides the procedure for such changes. Dispatcher's and Pa­ trolmen's reports read and ac­ cepted. Communications from men seeking to be excused from meeting referred to Dispatcher. Charges read. Stx-man Commit­ tee elected to ^ount ballots ill transportation rule referendum. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M., with 903 members present. 4 4 4 SAN JUAN - Chairman, '!. Garcia,. 7152; Recording Secre­ tary, P. Dunphy, 46214; Reading Clerk, T.. Banning, 3038. Motion to non-concur with sec­ tion of Norfolk New Business recommending change in re­ quirement for. election to Union office; other minutes of other Branches accepted as read. Agent reported that shipping had been slow for past two weeks. He asked Brothers to visit the sick members in Marine Hospital. Patrolman reported that payoff on Ponce had been smooth. Both reports approved by membership. Motion carried calling for small flag to be placed in front of Hall. Under Good and Welfare, Broth­ ers discussed the transportation rule. Charges pending against two members read and accepted. One minute of silence in memory of deceased members. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM, with 87 members prbseht. Shipping Is Slow In Wilmington By E. B. TILLEY WILMINGTON — Shipping is slow in this port and we don't anticipate any payoffs for the next two weeks. However, during the last two weeks we have paid off three ships and put full crews aboard two of them. The .payoffs were on the SB Thomas Cresap, Steel Ranger and Steel Chemist, all Isthmian. We didn't have a chance to send a crew to the Chemist, however. The fact is that the Chemist is undergoing, a plastic surgery op­ eration at the Todd Shipyard. She'll be in the yard' until .the end qf June. When the Chemist comes out next month' we'll get to crew her, and we expect to have plenty of bookmen around to take care, of her. < In fact, we are about ready to hold our first meeting in this port. Of course, there has been a little more activity here than the payoff rate indicates. The SS Oshkosh Victory is here now." But she will payoff in Frisco. The Zane Grey is taking off on the "pipeline run"i and will be out for a good five months. If anybody up around Boston is wondering what became of Gus Callahanj he is on a very SIOT,!^. boat to the Persian Gulf." �Friday, Mey 80, IMS TEE SEAFARERS LOG Pagar Elavea Seafarers Bleck Cemniie Attempt To Snare Aid Of British Beckers V i li';. : .: I forward presentation of the facts.' representative explained. "These (Continued from Page I) pletely repudiated by its mem­ "Contrary^ to propaganda," he desperate CSU leaders, who had told British marine workers, "the ] lost support of, as well as con­ bership. CSU men have been offered trol of, the membership at home "In Canada there are no ships in Canada, gambled that the tied up by the so-carierstrik^"^t'"^®"hip in the SIU." He cited the fact that more plight of ships crews on 'strike' today," he said. than 1,500 CSU men had joined in British ports would arouse the THE CRIMSON QUIRT, by Wil- sional contributions • to the LOG "In Canada the CSU is out, the SIU in the past few weeks. sympathy of the very strong liam Colt MacDonald: Signet search out the aloneness in men. finished, done with," the SIU He also pointed out that the trade union movement in Bri­ Those who -have enjoyed his ap­ spokesman explained. "That's Books; 192 pages; 25 cents. proach to a story-will certainly why Davis is able to come' over CSU had been expelled from the tain and elsewhere." Gun-play and the love o^ a delight in Capote's gossamer fan­ here. He would not have been SIU at the 1944 convention be­ It has also been pointed out strong man for a good woman tasy, overlaid with color and able to leave Canada, if 90 ships cause they refused to disavow to the British workers that the are the stuff this fast-paced West­ atmosphere, heavily applied. communists, in line with the in­ had -been tied up there, as he communism. ern is made of. ternational policy emanating "This so-called strike was call­ A contemporary New Orleans claims they are." The hero and his pals manage boy of thirteen is thrown into from Moscow, are utilizing their ed withqut regard for the legi­ BLASTS COMMIE LIES 'to outride and outshoot the rust­ the enervating isolation of a contacts on the waterfront to timate economic interests of the lers and the bank robbers al­ crumbling plantation and its de­ halt the flow of Marshall Plan Canadian seamen," the SIU though things are touch and go cadent and perverted household. In meetings with the British spokesman declared. "It was a goods wherever possible. maritime workers, the SIU on almost every page. In the The resulting madness is devious spokesman blasted the lies plant­ desperate effort to maintain per­ Throughout its history, the •end cowboy Pete Piper wins the and involved reading, but fas­ SIU has fought communist at­ sonal leadership and power. hand of Cressy, daughter of the cinating — if you can take it — ed by the communist propagand­ "Without regard for hardships tempts to win control of the US ists and detailed the facts in the -owner of the C-Bar-A. especially so, if you enjoy dream­ Canadian situation from the this would impose on their mem­ waterfront. The SIU has con­ This story follows the pattern like sequences without much time the communist leaders of bership in foreign ports, and tinually told waterfront -workers of all good Westerns, and West­ plot action that are held to­ the CSU first began their ill- knowing most of them would everywhere that the communists ern fans will eat it up. It will gether with vivid imagery and join the SIU if they returned to are nothing more than traitors fated maneuver. Tje good in the flickers too. to the working classes of all a fresh and effective handling of The CSU "strike" was called Canada and found out the true countries. words. i. t by its communist leaders with­ conditions, they wired crews of SIU officials have declared that 'OTHER VOICES, OTHER out a secret strike vote by the these former CSU ships in for­ communist slander and terror­ ROOMS, by Truman Capote. membership, after the SIU had eign ports to strike there. ism wiil not halt the union's un­ Penguin Signet, 144 pages, signed agreements with Canad­ EXPOSES TACTICS relenting fight against these ene­ 25 cents. ian operators. "Now here is where the Bri­ mies of genuine trade union men The CSU began negotiating for tish dockers come in," the SIU '• and women. This book is recommended to a new agreement last August, John Wunderlich, whose occabut talks were stalemated after months of discussion. In October, the. CSU leaders requested that RICHARD T. WRIGHT a Conciliation Board settle the Contact your mother at 2709 dispute. SIU, A&G District N. Avers Ave., Chicago 47, HI. A three-man board, one of Now available to unions, ships' The whole organization of the BALTIMORE... 14 North Cay St. X % whose members "was the hand- crews and other organizations is strike including the close co­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 HAROLD ARTHUR NELSON picked representative of the BOSTON 276 State St. "The Battle of Wall Street," a operation between the SIU and Your family asks that you get CSU, made a unanimous recom­ 20-minute moving picture based the striking United Financial Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 in touch with them. There has mendation for a contract, but on the Wall Street Strike of Employes, AFL, is clearly shown GALVESTON 308'/2—23rd St. been a death. CSU officials immediately re­ 1948. by scenes from the picketlines Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 jected the contract without re­ The price of the film is $40, and SIU Headquarters, which % % ^ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence' St. CLIFTON W. GUYETTE ferring it to the membership. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 which is the actual cost price also served as Strike Headquar­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 plus postage charges. ters. P.O. Box 1229, MoWrite to The recommended contract NEW YORK : 51 Beaver St. Any organization wishing to Strategy meetings, picket brief­ contained the wages and condi­ Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 bile, Ala. NORFOLK ." 127-129 Bank St. tions acceptable to the CSU buy the film should write the ings and other activities includ­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 RUDOLPH R. PASCHAL. membership, but CSU leaders Seafarers International Union, ing the SIU stewpot are de­ PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. concealed this fact by falsely an­ Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, picted. Get in touch with your local J. SKhehan, Agent Market 7-1635 nouncing that it called for a 25 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. draft board and your father. It High point of the film is the Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 'percent wage cut and loss of N. Y. sequence showing the severe is urgent. SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Leon The picture consists of actual clubbing being meted out by the hiring hall. ^ ^ L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 scenes photographed during the CLIFFORD NEWTON SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Rejection of the Conciliation strike in which 1,100 employees New York policemen to Sea­ Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 workers, Board's proposals indicated that of the New York Stock and farers and financial Get in touch with V. L. Lyon, TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. who lay down before the main CSU leaders were working for Broadway 0484 Four Leaf Clover Realty, 501 Curb Exchanges tied up the door of the Stocky Exchange on the communist objectives and TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. E. Walnut St., Pasadena, Calif., world's top security markets for the membership's 32 days, and were joined on the the second morning. This was Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 or write to P.O. Box 317, Pasa­ disregarding WILMINGTON, Calif., 227y2 Avalon Blvd. described by those who saw it wishes. picketlines by hundreds of white£. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 dena, Calif. Phone SYcamore 2It was at this point that the caped Seafarers. The film was as one of the most savage dis­ HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. 8288 and reverse charges. SECRETARY-TREASURER SIU, which had many friends produced by the SIU, A&G Dis­ plays of policy brutality in labor Paul Hall history. and sympathizers among CSU trict. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION rank and file, signed the agree­ Lindsey Williams ments and declared itself ready ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler and willing to man the ships. Joseph Volpian Only then did the CSU leader­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ ship call the "strike." They dis­ SUP By BEN LAWSON farers International Union is available to all members who wish covered, however, ^that their to have it seint to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ot HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BOSTON—Beantown is com­ members, anxious to get out . Phone 5-8777 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to havB PORTLAND...... Ill W. Burnside St. ing into its own on the ship­ from under communist domina­ the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Beacon 4336 ping front, and all hands are tion, were joining the SlU by SIU branch for this purpose. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. looking forward to some wel­ the hundreds and sailing the However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Phone 2599 come activity within the next ships under SIU contract. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, few weeks. Douglas 2-8363 SEE DEFEAT which you can fill out; detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. The calls for jobs during the Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Main 0290 past week exceeded the number CSU leaders, sensing disaster, WILMINGTON ...440 Avalon Blvd. of men on tap, and we" had to desperately sought to maintain PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Terminal 4-3131 call New York for 15 men. their grip by inducing CSU men ^ And it looks- good for next in foreign ports, to strike, telling To the Editor: Canadian District them they faced pay cuts of 40 month, too. We have the Yar­ I would like the SEAFARERS LCXJ mailed to the. MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. Marquette 5909 mouth coming in to take a full dollars a month and other out­ address below: HALIFAX 128 Ms Hollls St. crew on June 6, prior to begin­ rageous lies. On the Canadian Phone 3-8911 ning her "overnight runs between front, however, the ships were FORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Boston and Yarmouth, Nova sailing. Phone North 1229 Scotia. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. It was then that the CSU All the • other summer excur­ communist leaders began their Street Address Phone: 6591 TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. sion boats will begin crewing Elgin 5719 up on June 1. They'll be taking open campaign to draw British Zone State waterfront workers into their City VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. full crews. Empire 4531 fight to maintain hold over Can­ Anyone who is looking for- a adian seamen. Signed VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 ship in the next month will SIU representative Henderson have a pretty good chance of Book No. HEADQUARTERS 512 McGilt St. knocked the props from undeV getting one, if he comes up to Montreal Plateau 670 the communists with a straightthe port pf Boston. Wall St Strike Film Available To SIU Crews And Trade Ikloas SIU HRLLS Boston Shipping Goes To Town Notice To All SIU Members �Pags Twelvs THE -S E A F A R E n S LOG Fziday. May 30. 1949 British Unionists Get Straight To Their Questions On Canadian Situation In reply to the questions which have been ad­ dressed to me, regarding the so-called "strike" of members of the Canadian Seamen's Union in British ports and elsewherq, I should like to bring the following facts to your attention: First, you ask whether wages and working conditions on the Canadian ships in question are protected by a legal contract and, if so, whether this contract is up to the standard of wages and working conditions that previously prevailed. The answer is emphatically, "Yesl" The Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Canadian District, has bona Ade legal contracts for the same wages and working conditions that prevailed under the former CSU contracts with the following Canadian steamship companies: HAVE SIU CONTRACTS Acadia Overseas Freighters Ltd.; Argonaut Navigation Co. Ltd.; Atlantic Shipping Agencies Ltd.; Bristol City Line (Canada) Ltd.; Canadian National (West Indies) Ltd.; Pickford and Black Ltd.; Saguenay Terminals Ltd.; Triton Steamship Ltd., and others. Second, as to whether or not the trade union movement in Canada is supporting the SIU in Canadian portsv where the SIU are manning and sailing these ships. The Seafarers' International Union of North America, Canadian District, has the support of the American and Canadian trade union move­ ment. ' Specifically, if is being supported in Canada by the International Longshoremen's Association— the dockers in practically every instance are working the ships in all Canadian ports—Rail­ way Workers of Canada, the Licensed Officers' Unions, and many others. Third, as to whether members of the CSU are actually being thrown out of their jobs, 'as a ^result of these ships being contracted by the ^Seafarers International Union of North America, Canadian District. The answer is emphatically, "No!" Insofar as" SlU-contracted ships which return to Canadian ports still have CSU members aboard, these men are offered membership in the SIU. Four or five former CSU crews have'in this .way changed over almost 100 percent to the SIU upon arrival and continued on their jobs, thank•ful to regain membership in a genuinely demo•cratic trade union that has the support of the rest of the trade union movement in America and Canada.^ In all, over 1,200 former CSU men have joined the SIU in the past few weeks. One of the crews to change over en masse was that of SS Lady Nelson, a large passenger ship operated by the Canadian National SS Company, Ltd. REJOINED After all, in doing this, they are merely re­ joining the parent SIU Union. As it now stands, well over one-half of the ships operated by these companies have already returned to Canadian ports, have been" dis­ charged and loaded by Canadian dockers, and are now 'manned by SIU, Canadian District, crews. Fourth, you ask about the relations of the Canadian Seamen's Union and the Seafarers International Union in the past: The CSU was affiliated with the SIU until 1944. 'At that time the power-hungry leaders of the CSU refused to accept the majority-rul­ ings of the International on the issue of com- • munism and were dropped froni the SIU. They With the phony "strike" of the conixnunist-dominafed CSU nearing collapse on -the Canadian waterfront, the communists have been , concentrating on winding sup; port from British maritime workers. They have spread falsehoods and distortions in calling upon the British dockers not to„ handle Canadian ships. Although the Trans­ port and General Workers Union refused to support the CSU, the communists had been pouring propaganda into the British water­ fronts entirely unopposed until the arrival ii]i Lopdon recently of the SIU representative, W. D. Henderson. He has exposed the strategy to employ British waterfront workers to regain communist control of Canadian shipping. The following statement on SIU position and the issues involved in the Canadian situation was written to answer the question put to the Seafarers by British unionists. There is one point I want to make clear at once—there is no strike. It is not recognized as such by the waterfront trade unions of Canada, who are actively supporting the SIU Canadian District". ( However, the leaders of the CSU, knowing themselves to be thoroughly discredited in the eyes of the majority of their own membership and of the rest of the trade union movement of Canadian seamen. It was a desperate effort to maintain their own prestige and control. So they declared a strike on these ships,' a strike for which they gave two different reasons: on the one hand, they said they were opposing a 20 percent wage reduction (which has been averted by the SIU), on the other hand that they were fighting for a 15 percent wage increase. This so-called strike was declared without re­ gard for the legitimate economic interests of the Canadian seamen. It was a resperate effort to maintain personal leadership and power; IGNORED MEMBERSHIP never even informed their own CSU members of the issue involved. Fifth, you ask the circumstances under which the parent organization—the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Canadian District —signed contracts with steamship operators who had previously had contracts with the CSU: The conditions of Canadian seamen were in great danger, owing to the failure of the CSU leaders to sign contracts with their former oper­ ators. after long negotiations. A Conciliation Board was set up, including one member appointed by the CSU, and this Board issued a unanimous award. POLITICAL SCHEME Not for industrial, but for political reasons the CSU leaders withheld the contents.of the award from the membership; they wanted a strike for the strike's sake, and expected misinformed mem­ bers abroad to follow the strike call. Under these circumstances, the maintenance of their wages and working conditions was threat­ ened. Therefore, in the interest of all Canadian sea­ men as well as of the CSU membership (who, you must remember, were affiliated with the SJU until 1944), and in the interest of the entire trade union movement of Canada (and with the support of the trade unions of Canada) the SIU Canadian District, Which is of course a much ihore powerful organization than the discredited CSU, signed contracts with these'operators at the prevailing wages and conditions. TAis action provided ffor the protection of the conditions of all Canadian seamen. The officials of the CSU then approached the SIU Canadian District for re-affiliation, in order to preserve their" own power and jobs as officials. This was fiatly refused by the SIU; since the CSU leaders had proven themselves incompetent. However, the SIU offered—and still offers—SIU membership to CSU members who, by and large are very anxious to regain the protection of the SIU and the trade union movement of Canada. Following the rejection of their plea for reaffiliation, the CSU leadership then approached the operators with a request to renew their former contracts at reduced wages. But the operators were by then already legally under contract with the SIU Canadian District. Sixth, you ask why the CSU officials claim that there is a strike: I Without regard for the hardships this would impose on their membership in foreign ports, and knowing that most of these crews would rejoin the SIU if they returned to Canada and found out the true conditions, they wired the crews of these former CSU ships in foreign ports to strike the ships there. Now, here is whei® the British dockers come in. These desperate CSU labor leaders, who had lost the support of the entire trade union move­ ment, as well as control of their membership at home in Canada, gambled that the plight of shipS crews on "strike" in British ports would arouse the sympathy of the very strong- trade union movement in Britain and elsewhere. I am certain that you and your members will not be misled by this subterfuge now that the facts are before you. ' There need be no Canadian seamen out of wprk here, except by their own choice. ' And no question of wages or working condi­ tions, or other legitimate trade union considera­ tion, is involved. The SIU Canadian District directs all the crews of "struck" ships to go back aboard their ships and honor the legal contracts which protect their wages and conditions on tlmse ships. CSU MEN WELCOME The SIU Canadian District assures these men, who have been misled by false and discredited CSU leaders, th^t after they have brought their ships back to Canada they will have the oppor­ tunity of rejoining the parent union, the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Canadian District, and of joining forces once more' with the most powerful and progressive trade union movement in the waterfronts of North America. V The International Transport Workers' Federa­ tion investigated this situation on April 25, and refused to support this unjustified strike in other countries, when it was not recognized by the trade union movement on the waterfronts of Canada. ! The SIU wishes to thank the individual dock­ ers of Britain who, by th^ir ready sympathy for w)iat appeared to them, to be trade union issues, have again shown their own high union quality and standards. But I know that as trade union men they will support the trade union movement in Can­ ada, and thus assist the Seafarers International Union in fulfilling these contracts providing for top Canadian wages and conditions on the ships,' '•'.••"•I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 20, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 18 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS THWARTS COMMIE ATTEMPT TO SNARE SUPPORT OF BRITISH DOCKERS FOR CSU STRIKE MAW GIVEN CHARTER BY INTERNATIONAL CANADIAN COMMIES MISUING ALF, SIU TELLS AFL EXECUTIVE BOARD THE GREATEST ENEMY A NEW DISTRICT CREW STRANDED IN BA GETS BACK PAY AWARD NOT MUCH CHANGE IN ECA SHIPPING PORT TACOMA BUSY WITH PAYOFFS, VISITS TO SIU CANADIAN SHIPS PORT SAVANNAH KEEPS MOVING AT A SLOW PACE MOBILE SHIPPING COMPLETES CYCLE: UP - THEN DOWN ISTHMIAN SHIFT TO WILMINGTON COOLS FRISCO SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS IN ON BEACH BACKLOG IT'S NOT HIS FAULT ILG ORGANIZER MURDERED BY OPEN-SHOP GANGSTERS TILGHMAN IN SINGAPORE FOR REPAIRS AFTER COLLISION WITH BRITISH SHIP STEEL AGERS GET FAIR SHAKE AT KIRBY'S MANILA BISTRO WRITES FOR RACING MONTHLY MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS IN BRIEF SHIPPING IS SLOW IN WILMINGTON WALL ST. STRIKE FILMS AVAILABLE TO SIU CREWS AND TRADE UNIONS BOSTON SHIPPING GOES TO TOWN BRITISH UNIONISTS GET STRAIGHT ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ON CANADIAN SITUATION Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/20/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cbcf74779e855ad9ca88f2691523096b.PDF acbebe5792da52a0bdabd663ed50f20d PDF Text Text SlU Canadian District Fulfiiiing Contracts With New Operators I, , Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., TUESDAY, MAY 10. 1949 No. 17 By the end of last week, the SIU, Canadian District, had manned more than half the 100-odd ships of Canada^s east coast merchant fleet, and was fulfilling to the letter the contract it signed with the Canadian shipowners federation late in March. Meanwhile, close to 1,500 former members of the communist-led Canadian Seamen's Union had left their communist leaders and joined the SIU, confident that from now on they would get real trade representation and protection unmixed with Canadian Situation To all communists and fellow-travelers: The SIU Canadian District signed a contract covering the deep sea ships operating from ports in Eeastern Can­ ada. The SIU Canadian Dis­ trict is sailing those ships. Moreover, the SIU Canadian District will continue to sail . those ships, despite the phony efforts of the communist leaders of the Canadian Sea­ men's Union to stop the SIU through their so-called strike —which was not called until after the SIU signed the contract. The lies and distor­ tions of the reds will not turn the pro-SIU tide. The SIU is in Canada to stay. To all A&G crews: The SIU. Atlantic & Gulf District, has gone on record to support the Canadian Dis­ trict. The members of the A&G District will continue to support their Canadian Brothers as long as that sup­ port is needed. Contact every Canadian ship you meet. If you find an SIU crew aboard, tell them you are behind them 100 percent. If you find a CSU crew, bring them around to the SIU viewpoint. OS Finds 19 'Objections' To SiU Cortification NEW YORK—The Cities Serv­ charges that "alleged personnel ice Company is making a des­ did not receive sufficient ad­ perate, elevrath-hour attempt to vance, notice of the elections, that halt certification of the SIU At­ "no valid list of employees lantic and Gulf District as collec­ eligible to vote was utilized" by tive bargaining agent for the un­ the Board, that ,the company licensed personnel of its tanker was not given a "reasonable op­ portunity to attend and challenge fleet. ineligible voters," that "voting . After the National Labor Rela­ was conducted in inappropriate tions Board announced, on April place," and that "aliens were al­ 15, that the SIU had received 89 lowed to cast ballots." percent of the votes in the elec­ tion conducted aboard nine of TECHNICALITIES the company's vessels, company The company's objection to the attorneys filed a voluminous polling of aliens was made des­ document listing 19 objections pite the fact that Cities Service "to the conduct of the election hires men without respect to and to conduct affecting the re­ their origin. sults of the election." Under NLRB procedure, the OLD STUFF company had a period of five Virtually all of the objections days after announcement of elec­ allege that the conduct of the tion results to file objections. It election by the NLRB was "oth­ came through, as expected on the erwise arbitrary, capricious, fifth day. illegal and void." The Company has never failed The company's arguments to take advantage of any tech­ against the election are pretty nicality in an effort to forestall much the same as those fre­ he day when it personnel could quently, but futilely, presented freely exercise their choice of a by its attorneys when they bargaining agent. sought to block the balloting. Even after every attempt to Specifically, the petition prevent the election from taking place ended in defeat, the com­ pany continued to employ stall­ ing and obstructive tactics. When the NLRB announced that the election would begin, the company refused to cooper­ ate at every turn. In fact, it ac­ tively sought to snarl the pro- Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The over­ whelming NLRB election vic­ tory brings nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. cedure by refusing to allow the men to ballot aboard the ships. NLRB officials were forced to conduct the poll at dockside points away from company prop­ erty. communist party politics. As a consequence, the CSU's phony, five-week old "strike" against the SlU-contracted ships was rapidly petering out, and the CSU itself was a dying or­ ganization. However, the CSU's' commun­ ist hatchetmen, desperately try­ ing to keep some kind of hold in Canada's eastern ports, not­ ably strategic Halifax, continued their campaign of vilification and terrorism against the SIU.' COMMIES RAVE The communist press, including the Canadian Tribune in Mon­ treal, the Daily Worker in New York and the Daily Worker in London,raved wildly in support of the CSU's phony attempt to oust the SIU and regain the ships it lost through communist maneuvering. But the commie campaign, based on lies and distortion, was proving fruitless. The International Transportworkers Federation, to whose leaders the CSU's communist of­ ficials had directed a plea for help, flatly refused to give any support. The ITF's decision was made at ITF headquarters in London, and released in Ottawa by J. E. McGuire, Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and a mem­ ber of the ITF's executive Coun­ cil. MISREPRESENTED The phony strike called by the CSU's leaders was put over on thfi CSU rank-and-file without a secret strike vote, and the al­ leged issues were thoroughly misrepresented. The strike was not called until after the SIU signed its agreement. The CSU, which had a con­ tract for the ships last year, be­ gan negotiating for a new agree­ ment in October. When the union and the com­ panies failed to agree, the dis­ pute was handed to a three-man Board of Conciliation, one of whose members was the handpicked representative of the CSU officials. INVESTIGATION Ships whose crews balloted in the election are the Archers Hope, Bents Fort, Bradford Is­ land, Fort Hoskins, Lone Jack, Royal Oak, Salem Maritime and Winter Hill. PHONY ISSUES The regional office of the When this Board unanimously NLRB is investigating the objec­ agreed to a contract, it was ex­ tions submitted by the company. pected that the CSU would ac­ Upon completion of the study, cept it, and the CSU rank and the board will forward a report, file have given ample proof along with the company objec­ since that they would have ac­ tions, to the national office of the cepted it had they known the NLRB in Washington for review truth about it. and a final ruling. However, their communist of­ If the objections ai-e over­ ficials rejected it, claiming false­ ruled, the NLRB will issue the ly that the agreement called for order duly certifying the SIU a 25 percent wage cut and loss of as collective bargaining agent for the Hiring Hall. the Cities Service fleet of This rejection of the Concilia­ tankers. tion Board proposals had the The Union already holds one effect of eliminating the CSU, certification by virtue of its over­ which never had been certified whelming victory "last year on on the ships, from the field—unthq company's first six ships. (CoHthmed on Page 3) �jfege Two T:H E SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May 10, 1949 SEAFAMERS Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONA^. UNION OF NORTH AMERICA . Atlantic and Gulf District ! • * Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. . 267 Keen Competition The cut-rate shipping business must be looking up. Panama and Honduras have acquired a, partner, in- tl^e seamy racket of registering ships under their flags so that greedy owners can avoid taxes, engineering standards and union crews. The partner is San Marino^. Sure, there's such a country. It's up a mountain and is surrounded on all sides by Italy. It has 3 8 square miles in which the 14,000 inhabitants jump up and down on grapes and milk cows. The only water flows down the luountain in a couple of trout streams. The midget state is listed as a republic and a communist government was recently voted into power. Apparently, the 14,000 San Marensians are tired of the simple, mountain life, They want to branch out. They want a merchant marine. They want it so badly that they don't cape, how they get it. They want it fast—perhaps, to. get ahead of Liberia, Pakistan or Lower Slobdovia in the-race for a fast buck. So far there has been no rush to San Marino's bargain counter. If one starts, the International Transport workers F.ederation may make the San Marensians prefer the mountain- to the sea. There's Still Time ARTHUR AVANTIS T. LEE For three days last week, labor-backed forces in the JAMES LAFFIN House of Representatives fought a running. battle against L. KAY a numerically superior coalition of anti-labor Democrats ft ft ft BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. and Republicans in an effort to knock the. Taft-Hartley G. BEKKEN ' ' layr off the books. Shortly after the legislative fight got R. SOUZA under way, it appeared that the reactionary elements had C. HANDERSON the situation well in hand. But when the smoke cleared, R. SIGLER things stood exactly as they were before the. fight began. M. M. COTLER F. KORVATIN ; W. SATTERFIELD * ' [i Hartley law and substituted a modified Wagnen Act. The»e;a^B ib^ UnioyvBrotbers currently in the me,tinevhp«>itals. H. MILLIRON L. -McMILLIAN-. i organized labor was backing this measure- Bjut thiCi rajft^ «<s. .reporJe4 by-the Port lAgente. ThM^ Bnotbees iind.rtime-h^ngingi P. DOUGHERTYv of'anti-labor Congressmen who escaped the House-cleaning heavily oiv Iheia--hands.. Do whBt.;yow.can;, to chees.:them-:^up by G. CARROLL 1 in the, elections of last fall came up with the Wood bil!, writing them. W. CONNORS J. J. O'NEILL ~ : a monstrosity which the AFL had denounced as. "evciv V. DACO NEPONSBT: HOSPITAL worse than the Taft-Hartley law." ft. ft ft,^ ; C. P. ALVARES R. A. BLAKE U. S,. NAVY HOSPITAL M. J. LUCAS While the battle raged over the Wood Bill, a com­ L. BALLESTERO LONG BEAPIL. CALXF. H. F. BEEKER promise in the form of the Sims bill was offered, and J. S. CAMPBELL V. E; GROVES J. O. ROLING ' V. W. CHESNER. defeated. Q. O. MILLAN WM. L. PARKSOn Tuesday, the House voted on the Wood bill and J. T. EDWARDS F, CHRISTNER W. H. MILLISON I. H. FRENCH adi>Pited-it by; a vote of -217 to 203. Things - looked bad, E. FERRER A. J. JANELLO MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL but the labor minded members of the House didn't give V. JIMINEZ A._J. HOWARD N. VRYDENBERGER J, C. STEELE ft ft ft up. The following day—after all-night maneuvers by both J. T. KEMPT NEW ORLEANS HOSP; J. B. BERRIER sides to swing votes—the House moved to recommit the K. G. LUNDBERG J. BUCKELEW C. L. MOATS PETE SADAWSm. Wood bill. When the tally was announced the anti-labor E, JARRETT ;• WM. R. GARDNER W. SEARS forces were stunned. ft ft ft., , E. MASSEY H. SELBY The results showed the Wood bill had been defeapedj J. SILLAK J. DENNIS MOBILE HOSPITAL . 212 to 209, thanks to a last-minute switch by 10 Q. TULLROTZ J..B(.BBBBIBR LANDRY L. TORRES' Democrats. Er G. HIGGASONELLARD T; WA-DSWORTH J. P. BUCKELEM But from the shape of things it appeared that anti- G. WOODS N. R. CARMAZZI TOMMIE WILKINS labor people in the'House still had enough votes to beat F. ZESIGER. WM. N. PRICE ERNEST JAR'^TT I off the Lesinski bill; Representative Lesinski said he felt JPHN DAVIS 4. 4, ft ft ft- ft .' that any new; measure would have to be along the lines STATEN ISLAND • HOSPITAL J. Fv MENDOZA, SAVANNAH HOSPITAL I MeAVOY of the Sims bill, which is a strongly modified Thomas-.- J. TURNER C. BUTLER KENNY C. W. GOODWIN: Lesinski bill. G. LASS EUGENE SAUNDERS, J. A. MARCOUX W. STEWART Hope for repeal of Taft-Hartley still exists, how­ T. M, BROWN w. MCDONALD , L. G COLE ever. The Senate is expected to consider the Thornas- . D. HERON GEO,.W. MEANEY WYGHE 1 S. C, ORTEGA Lesinski bill very soon. A battle is likely there too. And M. LACO JR. ft ft ft , < CHAS. BROWH since- many of the legislators are, probably on the fence, R. A. BARRETTGALVESTON HOSPITAL C. LOCIGNO MEEHANnow is "the right time for Seafarers to write to their W. J. D. JACKSON ' W. J. MAHONEY C. ELLZEY • Senators and tell them to repeal Taft-Hartley and enact M. J. OLSON L. R. WILLIAMSON j J. DICKINSON the Thomas-Lesinski bill. J. HAVERTY'. D. P. GELINAS V. LAWERENCE ^en Nom ln ne Matme^ Uospitak Ill i1 �Tuesday, May 10, 1049 T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three CSU Seamen Show Preference For SlU P" {Continued from Page 1) * IN NEW HALIFAX HALL less it could hold on by main Strength. At this point, the SIU, whose representatives had many friends among the CSU rank and file, signed the agreement and de­ clared itself ready and able to man the ships. The communist leadership of the CSU called their alleged Strike, only to discover that their members were joining the SIU With an eye on Panamanian uated on the slopes of Mount in droves and sailing the ships and Honduran profits, the little Titano, near Rimini, in Italy. under SIU contract. San Marino's bid for some of republic of San Marino is open­ Events of the past month have ing up another escape hatch for the spurious ship transfers is ship operators seeking to evade contained in a circular recently shown that the CSU rank and taxes, currency regulations, in­ issued by Otto Danielson of 5, file had long been anxious to spection services and wages in Ny Todbodgade, Copenhagen, get out from under their com­ force in legitimate maritime na­ who bears the euphemistic title munist officials. In fact, com­ of "General Commissioner in tions. munist goon squads had to pull some of the men off the ships The latest addition to the bar­ Maritime Questions for the State to give the strike a semblance gain counter "maritime" nations of San Marino." He "offers to" arrange the of reality. anxious to make a fast buck transfer—from any flag—of , ves­ FALSE ISSUES doesn't have a seaport anywhere sels of any size, any type and in its 38 square miles of terri­ On other ships, communist agi­ any age to San Marino registry. tory. tators, by inventing false issues, The advantages offered, says the managed to whip up enthusiasm Halifax Port Agent Roy La Pierre (left) tmd Dave Joyce, The tiny nation, whose 14,000 circular, are these: enough to get the men to strike. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU Canadian District, celebrate inhabitants recently elected a 1. No changes necessary in the They even induced men to opening of new Hall in Halifax on April 25 with smiles and Communist Government, is sit- present management, crews, or strike in foreign ports by telling a handshake. officers. •> •, them that they' faced pay cuts of 2. No restrictions. 40 dollars a month, which was 3. No state taxes. a lie. "Commissioner" Danielson says SIU Canadian District spokes­ that the cost of transferring a man denounced the actions in ship of 3,425 tons to the San foreign ports as deliberate irre­ Marino register is about $2,662.50. sponsibility on the part of the He breaks it down this way: CSU leaders. $100 for establishment of the Many of the ships illegally company; another, $100 .for juri­ tied up abroad have already been dical assistance; $l,'7i2.50 for a manned by SIU Canadian crews, registration fee, .based'- on 50 and the SIU Canadian District cents a ton; $400 for." registration has announced repeatedly that of bill of sale,- ahd ;'.$350 for it stands ready to many any registration of the company. Contracted ship no matter where The ship, doesn't even have to it lies. have a bottom' to fly the flag of Meanwhile, the crews who San Marino. Struck overseas are already real­ Business men who are inter­ izing that they placed themselves ested should get out their moun­ in serious legal difficulties by tain boots and start climbing their actions. The fines and the Mount Titano. When you get jail sentences both in Canada to the top, just holler for the end abroad have been piling up. Shipping Commissar! In a series of nightly broad­ How far San Marino will get casts over radio station CJCH in its attempt to muscle in on in Halifax, spokesmen for the the lucrative racket, of Panama Slli Canadian District pointed and Honduras is as yet uncerBiBlliiiiiPi out that the communist leaders tain. • Of the CSU must have been However, the International Communisl leaders of the Canadian Seamen's Union said the SlU Canadian District couldn't more interested in disrupting Transportworkers Federation open a Hall in Halifax. However, the Hall opened on schedule and more than 200 Halifax and destroying the merchant ma­ seamen, many of them ex-members of the CSU, applied for SIU membership and registered for may have something to say rine than in advancing the wel­ about all three chiselers. jobs in the first two weeks. ' . fare of Canadian seamen. SCHEME EXPOSED their 1948 contract, backing down The communists literally had after threatening to strike. ho strategy to win, as their mem­ Settling on the West Coast bers discovered after they had basis would mean acceptance of Mr. Shea served there during made to understand that there Raymond A. Shea, United been hoodwinked into striking. the Conciliation Board's propos­ the war and postwar years when were such things as mitigating States Shipping Commissioner The SIU spokesmen stressed als, against which the members more American flag merchant circumstances. for the Port of New York, whose the fact that, the CSU commun­ of the CSU have thought they Among those representatives deep understanding of seamen's ships sailed in and out of port ist leaders had neglected to line were striking. problems won him wide-spread than at any time in the nation's of seamen who came in contact up the kind of backing that sea­ In other words, five weeks on respect, died May 3 of a heart history. with Mr. Shea, it was generally men should have for a success­ strike was just a joke the CSU agreed that he had soundly in­ ailment at the home of his sis­ HAD HUMAN TOUCH ful action on the waterfront. leaders were pulling. This didn't ter, Mrs. H. M. Tovar, in Brook­ fluenced the thinking of many They did not line up the long­ sit very well with the CSU lyn. He was 54 years old. During Mr. Shea's tenure as hard-headed Skippers in their shoremen, the teamsters, the rank and file when it was re­ Commissioner, a new concept treatment of the men who sailedA veteran of "World War I, railway workers or the ships' vealed the other day. of the human aspects of the mer­ under them. ) Shea began his career in the Officers. Moreover, they triad to chant marine developed. REAL GOAL ANTAGONISMS FADED Shipping Commission in 1921 as Strike with no money in their In sharp cSntrast to his preIt was obvious to SIU observ­ a clerk in the New Orleans of­ Because of the many wise de­ treasury. decessoi', who was a stern dis­ cisions made by Mr. Shea, there They had constantly milked ers that the communists real fice. ciplinarian of the old school, Mr. their members through special aim was impairment of the Mar­ He was transferred to the Shea recognized that many of resulted a sharp reduction in the iBSsessments and "donations which shall Plan and the Atlantic Pact, New York bffice ih 1922 ahd, the old statutes severely penaliz­ antagonisms between the bridge disappeared in thin air. And af­ and the creation of an unemploy­ after serving as deputy and ing seamen for minor offenses and the foc'sle. "When it became known on the ter they started their present ment situation which would be chief deputy, was appointed wei-e obsolete. phony beef, they proved them­ fertile ground for the sowing of Commissioner for the port in As a result, loggings became New York waterfront that Mr. 1944. selves ready to sell their mem^ communist propaganda. fewer. Men who missed ships Shea had died, all sections of the The appearance of the SIU bership out on a moment's no­ were no longer deprived of pay industry paid their respects to Canadian District scotched the tice. for the full voyage, when it was "a fine public servant." •commie scheme. In the fifth week After -claiming that the Con­ evident that their actions were Surviving besides Mrs. Tovar, of their phony "strike," honare a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth ciliation Board's contract propos­ not intentional. communist CSU men, completely "Vam Esslestein; two other sis­ al meant a wage cut and loss of Mr. Shea made it quite clear If you don'l find linen ters, Mrs. Eleanor McKee and fed up with their leaders, were the hiring hall, they suddenly that it was his function to see when you go aboard your Mrs. Catherine McAvinchy, and joining the SIU and lining up in that justice was administered in said, in effect, that they would ship, notify the Hall at once. three brothers, Joseph, William all matters within his jurisdic­ settle on the basis of their West the SIU Hall in Montreal and the A telegram from Le Havre or and Cornelous Shea. new SIU Hall' in Halifax for Singapore won't do you any Coast agreement. tion. Mr. Shea was buried last Sat­ Skippers who - previously had On the West Coast, where they jobs. good. It's your bed and you been prone to invoke maximum urday in his home town of have 19 ships to the SIU Can- And there were jobs on the have to lie in it. . ! penalties for all offenses were Brielle, N. J. iadian District's 31, they renewed board. iSliilB LandlotkedSan Marino Pats Her Bid In For Fast Maritime Buck Seamen Mourn Passing Of Raymond Shea AHENTION! . �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Shipping Is Fair in New York But it's Nothing to Brag About LOG SIU SUPPORTS FOOD WORKERS* DRIVE Tuesday, May 10, 1949 San Juan Awaits Shipping By L. CRADDOCK By JOE ALGINA SAN JUAN—It's been several NEW YORK —We're holding previous trip, not a month later weeks since this port reported our heads above water, and when another petty reason came the happenings down here in the that's about all. Shipping con­ along. The Electrician stayed Islands, so here's an attempt to tinues to hold its own, which aboard the ship. bring the situation up to date. is nothing to brag about in this We handled another beef this port, considering the tempo. week which might be of inter­ We've been busy getting to Anyway, here's the way things est to the membership. When know the many Seafarers who shaped up during the past ten the Steel Apprentice came in sail out of this port, and learn­ days. ing the ropes of contacting the this week we found that, when many ships spread around in the We paid off the Steel Appren­ the vessel had left port three ports of the Island. tice, Steel Admiral and Queens months ago, a FWT had piled off Victory, Isthmian; Colabee, Am­ five days before the ship sailed. In addition, we've been giving erican-Hawaiian; Cornelia, Su­ the Hall a general house celanThe Chief 'Engineer, instead zanne, Beatrice and Jean, Bull; of calling the Hall for another ing. A little sougee action and' Seatrain New, Jersey; Carruth, man put the Engine Cadet in the paint have made a big differ­ Trans-Fuel; John B. Waterman; FWT job and the ship sailed. ence in the appearance of the Gadsden, American Eastern, and place. This week we took the beef Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petro­ to the company and laid it on At the moment shipping is leum. slow, but we expect a pick up the table. The Engineer could The Gadsden is going to lay- have had a FWT if he had called, within a few days. The Inez, up for ten days, and then go the Hall, so the wages of one one of the Bull Line's newly In New Orleans, where the AFL Retail t^lerks and Meat purchased ships, arrived here back into the heavy lift trade to FWT were due. Cutters unions are conducting a joint organizing campaign, this week with a fine Turkey. The Dole is expected crew After a look at the facts the members of the SIU's local branch have been playing a tradi­ to lay up indefinitely. aboard. company admitted that the tional role. Seafarers have been marching side by side with The sign-ons, a pitiful handful, wages were due the man and their AFL brothers in the drive to extend the benefits'- of WAITING numbered but four: James Gillis, union contracts to unorganized workers. In photo above, bearded Smith & Johnson; Steel Admiral We're looking for the day Seafarer Hurley is joined on picketline by International Or­ and Steel Apprentice, Isthmian, when the Puerto Rico, formerly ganizer Crowell of the Meat Cutters union. and the Hastings, Waterman. the Borinquen, puts its nose in Other than this quartet we han­ these waters. She's going to be dled several vessels here ina sweet looking job when the transit, each calling for a man reconversion job is completed. or two. Brother J. N. Smyly, injured in On one of the in-transits, the an accident aboard the Wild DeSoto, an Electrician was fired Ranger, is in the hospital here By EARL SHEPPARD for being four minutes late in and expects to be laid up for six reporting back to the ship. NEW ORLEANS—The drive of of North American, is conducting to eight weeks. All of his friends are urged to drop him . a We thought that was a pretty the American Federation of a successful and vigorous strike line and make his lay-up period petty reason for canning a man Labor's Food Council of New Or­ against the.Capitol Food Stores. more enjoyable. and went down to the ship tp Picketing of this chain con­ Cupid, I understand, has been leans to organize the city's retail square things away. tinues on a daily basis, with Sea- pretty busy in these parts lately. clerks and meat cutters is con- j There we were told the man -farers. marching side by si'de with Two Brothers tied the knot here was fired for being drunk. When with great pains they put up tinuing full scale. their Brother AFL unionists in in recent weeks, much to the we said he looked pretty sober to the money. The Cadet had been This Branch of the SIU is the struggle to wipe out low us, we were told "Oh, we meant paid FWT wages plus overtime, lending every possible means of standard non-union shop condi­ pleasure of all hands. From re­ ports the wedding parties were he was drunk the last trip out." so the company was out an support to the unions involved, tions. Good luck. equal amount of cabbage— in line with our organization's The Seafarers ' is aiding the great successes. WRONG TIME Brothers. roughly a thousand dollars. traditional policy. AFL Food Council because there With that flimsy excuse they The agreement was made that As part of the drive, the AFL are more than 10,000 unorganized tried to boot the man off the the money will be split evenly Food Council, composed of Local retail clerks and butchfers in this ship, but they were set straight. among the entire Engine Depart­ 1608 of the Retail Clerks Inter­ area who badly "need the protec­ If they wanted to can the man ment. That was a voyage with national Association and Local [ tion of union contracts. for being drunk, they should a happy ending—at least for the 407 of the Amalgamated Meat In acknowledgment of the role have done it at the end of the men of the Engine Department. Cutters and Butcher Workmen our members are playing in this By JIMMY SHEEHAN important organizing effort, PHILADELPHIA — Despite a James Suffredge, secretary-treas­ good number of payoffs and inurer of the Food Council, and transit ships, shipping has in­ Patrick Gorman, international sisted on remaining slow in this secretary-treasurer, of the Meat By CAL TANNER displeasure to the Patrolmen, twelve hundred letters. Members port. There were sign-ons, but Cutters Union have sent letters who chewed the dispute with have enlisted their families and MOBILE — The past period's they were few and far between. of appreciation to the SIU. shipping was fair, and the fore­ the Engineers for a couple of friends in the fight, too. The Hall here is taking on a The communication from Gor­ cast is continued fair for the hours and got them to promise , No Congressman wiU be able new look and will be ready for to say he didn't hear from his man commending the SIU for its exhibition soon, the renovation coming week. We had five pay­ to be good boys. However, the crew, not trust­ constituents on this matter. .We "outstanding support" appeared offs and four sign-ons during ing them from their record, re­ sure let them know how we felt in the previous issue of the LOG. process being almost completed. the past week, and expect Wat­ While our job is to see to it Brother Suffredges' letter to that conditions are kept at top erman and Alcoa to send us sev­ fused to sign-on foreign articles, about the Taft-Hartley Act and but agreed to sign coastwise ar­ the Wood bill. the Union said that the New eral ships apiece. ticles, thereby keeping the two Some of the Brothers in the Orleans Branch "has provided leV61 on our contracted ships, we had the opportunity to settle a In addition to these, Waterman officers in check. Mobile Marine Hospital this immeasurable assistance to in­ beef on a Dutch ship this week. is bringing a ship out of the BONEYARD CONGRESS week are A. J. Howard, J. C. sure the ultimate success of this A crowd of Dutch seamen boneyard for operation in the strike." Steele, J. B. Berrier, J. P. Buckecame into the Hall the other Here in the Hall members have Mediterranean. We should have He emphasized the importance day with a beef concerning the something definite on this by the been busy the past week getting lew, E. Jarrett. Also in these parts, riding the of the role of individual Sea­ food aboard, their ships, and we letters and wires off to their first part of next week. The payoffs we handled—all respective Congressmen urging beach, are the following Broth­ farer "in picketing this chain of told them we would do what we of them in good shape—^were thfem to support the Lesinski ers: W. A. Brown, J. Moore, C. stores on a daily basis," and could to fix matters. Bobbins, B. P. McNulty, C. H. added that the Food Council had the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Clai­ Bill. SIU ACTION borne, Waterman; Cavalier, Indicative of *the sweat the Foster, J. Carter, F. Jarocinski, been receiving "a maximum fellows have worked up is the H. Myers, H, Andrews, J. Bus- amount of cooperation" from the Puritan, Alcoa. We got in touch with the Branch. The sign-ons were the Cava­ fact that they sent out over sionett, J. Zoubil, C Tyler. Dutch consul in this port and he Hailing the "splendid and ef­ talked to the ship's Skipper. The lier,- in from a regular passenger fective jobs" of the Seafarers, up-shot of th^ whole matter was "run; Monarch of the Seas, work­ Suffredge said'further: ing the Puerto Rico trade; the that the Captain ordered more "I wish at this time to ex­ stores. Chickasaw running coastwise, press my sincere appreciation to The crewmembers were very and the Noonday, on coastwise Any crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to you for the action your mem­ happy to learn that they were articles now but due to go to charges by the membership of the SIU. bers and local officials have able to walk into our Hall, and Europe. Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in taken in behalf of the Food get our help when they needed The Noonday provided us with line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with Council and the retail workers it. We, by the same token, were our only major beef of the week. The crew decided to trim the glad to find that we were able ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have of New Orleans. wings of the Chief Engineer and to lend ^ them a hand. Inciden-"Such unity of purpose, as has charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. First Assistant before they had tally the seamen were members been displayed, is destined to The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ a chance to flap them. guarantee to the workers of this of the Netherlands Seamen's ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ community for the first time the Union, and an affiliate of oui's It seems that these two officers acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of had promised the crew that they genuine and tangible benefits of through the ITF. gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, militant trade unionism. I am would be hard-timed on the out­ I guess that's why we are' pilfering on SIU ships must be wiped out completely. bound leg of the trip. grateful to your organization called an International Union— The crew made known their and your local representatives." we handle everything. New (kktttts Seafarers tfelping Campt^n Of AFL Food COWKU Pliilly Squares Beef For Dutch Seafarers Mobile Foresees Continued Fair Shipping WARNING TO PILFERERS �facoma Calls Cobli Crewmen Credit To SlU WHEN THE DATS WORK IS ENDED 11 i\ fngineers Stili After Jobs Of Electricians By JIMMY PURCELL By WILLIAM McKAY |j'' Page Five TEE SEAFARERS LOG Tuetday. May 10; li4S Since publication of an article waiting for the opin the Jan. 21 issue of the SEA­ portunity to drop' the axe on FARERS LOG exposing the at­ somebody's neck to bolster their tempt by Engineers to muscle in claims that the Electricians are on Electrician's jobs aboard SIU irresponsible. I think it should be pointed ships, things have improved somewhat. I .should like to in­ out at this time that there is a form the membership of my ob­ considerable amount of jealousy servations on this score to date. on the Engineers' part, because For the benefit of those who the Electrician's pay is high and may not recall, or who did not because Electricians work day read the article, this is the nub work, while Engineers, bel6w of it: With things getting a bit First, have to stand watches. tough for the Engineers, they "What leads this writer to be­ lieve that the Engineers haven't set their sights on Electricians' given up their objective is that jobs. several instances have cropped They already have made con­ Claiborne crewmembers Jaines. FWT, and Blythe, MM, siderable progress in this direc­ up, wherein Electricians have been dropped to lower ratings relax in their foc'sle following a day of labor. The Waterman tion aboard NMU-contracted Uni­ and Engineers have taken over ship is currently in the trade between Gulf ports and ted States Lines' vessels, where for the remainder of the voy­ Puerto Rico. they control the majority of El­ ages. ectricians' jobs. STRAIGHT TALK In their campaign, these En­ gineers laid down a steady fire In one case that was brought of criticism at SIU Electricians before the Coast Guard, repre­ as a softening up tactic in the sentatives of your Union stated the issues very simply. Special drive for the jobs. By JIMMY DRAWDY The previous article pointed Services Representative Joe 'VolSAVANNAH—We paid host to out that to effectively counter­ pian and myself pointed out at the Southport up on Charleston act such ambitions, SIU Electri­ the hearing that the Engineers and put a good number of men cians must perform their ship­ involved were never certified as aboard, one of the first real board duties to the letter of the Electricians and had never sailed breaks we've had around here contract, in additipn to cooperat­ in that capacity. in a couple of weeks. Other than ing fully with all hands aboard Therefore, we argued, these the usual routine beefs we ship. men had no practical experience squared her away in short time. as Electricians and operated sole­ EASED UP The in-transit vessels were the ly on theory. In the period since Jan. 21 the Steel King of Jsthmian and the Nevertheless, these hombres Robin Doncaster of Robin, both Engineers have toned down. continued to make it as unpleas­ They've eased up on the hard- ant as possible for every Electri­ of them being in good shape. For next week we have sched­ timing of Electricians, because cian who saUed under them. uled the Southland and the Dor­ of the SIU's repeated warnings It might be of some satisfac­ ^break. These fellows aren't new­ othy; both will payoff and take to the companies and the En­ tion for the readers to know comers to the Order of Barley­ gineers that the practice would that I don't think we'll have any crews. corn Boosters, most of them hav­ Something good must be Other than that short resume have to - stop. They were told more trouble from these particu­ ing been up on the same beef scheduled for tomorrow's din­ of shipping, this port has ,had that if the practice didn't cease, lar Engineers, as they are no before. Anyway, they got what little activity. All of the spring the companies would have to ac­ longer with the company whose • they've been courting a long time. ner. judging by the smile of festivals and flower shows are cept responsibility for any con­ ship was involved. These fellows, and the other Steward H. G. Ridgeway as over. The next big bust around sequences. gashounds, . should realize he types out the menu the This, however, does not mean Nevertheless, it is this writer's that Union members—or, in par­ these parts is Memorial Day. Un­ that the war is over and jobs are scarce. Performing can't be Claiborne crew will scan on til then, we'll take things easy opinion that the Engineers' new ticular, the Electricians—can af­ and let life go. on its merry way. tactic is to play possum. They ford to become lax in living up the morrow. tolerated. to the terms of the contract. Otherwise, the Electricians would be leaving themselves op­ en to the Engineers' sniping. An­ other example of the tactics the possessing magic powers. They not imderstand that temperance very severe opposition. We have Engineers are employing is il­ By "JOSEPH I. FLYNN used it in times of need to help meant, in those days, modera­ to conclude from this that some lustrated by situation I encoun­ A problem is the result of a nature. They strove for a solu­ tion and not abstinence from important human value is in­ tered aboard a ship recently. situation that people have been tion of problems as a unit, they drinking. volved here that makes alcohol SLICK TRICK unsuccessful in dealing with. Al- worried together. While we in It was not until the 18th Cen­ hard to abolish. • coholism is a situation that so­ a complex society are independ­ tury that full realization came On this vessel, the Engineers THE NEW APPROACH cieties of people throughout the ent, our anxieties are individual, that one had to quit altogether, played the Chief Electrician In its infancy is the beginning ages have had to deal with. we worry singly. against the Second Electrician, or or not at all. of a new attack on the problem Some were partially successful, Teutonic tribes drank for in­ vice-versa. As a result, they suc­ Americans always liked to of alcoholism. It's not concerned but the greater proportion were spiration and cementing of clan ceeded in getting the boys to drink, especially in public places. alone with the drinking of al­ unsuccessful. bonds. The same with the Welsh In colonial days taverns were coholic beverages. It holds no fight among themselves, while Drinking has been a part of tribes in the 12th century. There pro or con views toward the to­ the Engineers sat back and en­ almost every society or culture. were no taverns, no inns, no in­ set up near churches, so that joyed the proceedings. Mean­ tal situation. In 3000 BC the Egyptians had dividual drinking. A breakdown thirsty sinners • might be re­ while, they didn't forget to keep It's an educational approach wine presses, and trained mon­ began in the 13th century and freshed. a log of the developments and Today is not by any means backed by psychiatric, psychol­ "n^lect of work." keys to gather the grapes. The mass alcoholism began in the the heaviest drinking era in Am­ ogical, historical, economic and •Eskimos, Australian bushmen, 16th Century. The Engineers' game was quite erican history. In 1864 they sociological research, such as of­ people of Siberia, Polynesia of obvious and I. immediately in­ ALWAYS TROUBLE drank more heavily .(2.71 gal­ fered by Yale, promulgated by the Solomon Islands, Melanesformed all hands as to what they It is not to be surmised that lons per capita) than in any the National Committee and Yale ians—which includes Hawaii and were trying to accomplish. Summer School of Alcoholic Samoa — and nomadiq Indian no problem existed before this other recorded year. All of this proves that vigil- | Studies—this plus the success tribes were about the only early time. Drinking and trouble al­ Temperance organizations dur­ ance is absolutely necessary to of Alcoholic Anonymous. ways went together. The wo­ ing the 19th Century were as peoples without alcohol. avoid the trap that has been set | They endeavor to show people men in the primitive tribes were popular as our YMCAs, Rotary for the Electricians. DIVINE DRAFTS that excessive drinking leads not the first controllers. They hid clubs, American Legion Posts, In the previous LOG article to reward but punishment. To The use of alcphol by the the spears and watered the wine. etc. dealing with this problem, we set up a new stimuli within cer­ primitive man was undoubtedly The Hindus decree death for laid down some suggestions l^RK ERA tain individuals, to teach groups considered a divine gift. It en­ any one making or using alcohol. which, if followed, would pre­ abled^ him to rise above his en­ Early societies recognized the It was the work of temperance to be discriminating in the use vent the Engineers from achiev­ vironment, he forgot sickness, bad as well as the good effects and prohibitionists that, in 1920, of alcoholic beverages and to ing their purpose. It might be famine, cold and tribal wars. of alcohol, and very, carefully passed the Volstead act. But, bring to the public the facts, so well to repeat them: The use of alcohol in religion regulated communal affairs. In­ like all attempts to restrict drink­ they can judge and act for them­ On every SIU ship a Kardex goes away back. But here the dividually intoxication was taboo ing, it did not succeed. We still selves. Megagraph system should be in­ have very fresh in our minds For alcoholism can be called drinker was not doing it nega­ between such affairs. stalled to record the motor data, tively. To these people it was It was in Germany in the the speakeasy era, bootlegging, a habit, a learned thing, and greasing record, brush sizes and a mystical sort of thing, it was 16th Century that the first tem­ racketeers, gangsters, rum-run­ proper knowledge will bring co­ numbers and the location of the operation between all groups of symbolic, a token. perance groups started. There's ners that it brought with it. spare parts box. people that will result in great Not only has the custom of In primitive societies all drink­ a story that the president of the This record will aid the new ing was on a communal or tribal temperance - movement died of drinking b e e. n suocessful i-n gains, in this social problem, by man coming aboard to locate inaugurating a common sense basis. There was no organized chronic alcoholism. terms of sheer survival, but it (Continued on Page 11) supply. They thought of wine as This is humorous, if we should has been successful in the face of practical program of prevention. TACOMA — This past week saw a bit of activity here in the arrival and payoff of the Irvin S. Cobb, South Atlantic. She paid off all hands and took a full jcrew. The paying off crew was a fine bunch of fellows, a real credit to the Union. They Were sober and gave us a clean . payoff. We'll be looking for this crew out this way again. Not so pleasant have been the . 'gashounds and performers that have blossomed forth here as of late. We had to take action against several of them, in order to keep them from tearing the roof off the joint. A few of them, however, thought the membership was cockeyed in its action, and went around get­ ting up petitions attesting to their sterling eharacter. Well, they impressed no one. They had their chance before the trial committee, and I'm sure they were given every possible U-'riU. Shipping Continues Siow In Savannah �Page Six T H E S EAF ARE RS LOG Tucsdayt May IG. 184S SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Union Strength Made US Conditions Tops, SIU Crew Thwarts Illegal Says Veteran Of Decade On British Ships Customs Raid In Venezuela Customs men in the port of La The two Seafarers immediately Guaira, Venezuela, will probably complied, but when they arrived think twice before they raid at the customs house, they were another SlU-manned ship in placed under arrest. This illegal maneuver touched off a full-scale guest of booty. An ill-starred protest, with the vessel's Skip­ expedition aboard the MV Sea per joining crewmembers in Trader last month taught them seeking release of the victims. Lewis, who first went to sea ion, which made little attempt a much-needed lesson. Finally, with the aid of the aboard English ships when he to build a solid membership. American consul, the two Sea The incident was brought to was fifteen and spent almost ten Trader crewmen were released. Lewis recalls that men going light in the minutes of the Sea Besides giving up the men, the years with the Castle and Can­ to sea had to join the union, ard lines, made the big switch but there was no hiring hall, no Trader's April 10 shipboard Venezuelan customs men were to American flag ships in 1943 Patrolmen to check sign-ons or meeting. According to the min­ forced to return the articles they and has never had the desire payoffs, no contract specifying had attempted to confiscate. utes, this is what happened: to go back to his old haunts, working conditions and overtime The Sea Trader arrived in La In the p^st few months, re­ . which he describes as "a rough work and little union spirit Guaira after calling at Colombia ports of similar activities of Ji - way to make a living." among the crews. In fact, Lewis ports where several members of Venezuelan customs men over­ An American by birth, Lewis stated that even today the en­ the crew purchased gifts. Shortly stepping the limits of their au-' was taken to England while an tire Stewards Department is free after the Sea Trader tied up, a thority have reached the LOG. infant by his British parents. from union membership. EDWARD LEWIS raiding party of customs men The Sea Trader crew, however, Shortly after his fifteenth birth­ Other weaknesses that still is the first to report success in day he was presented to the plague the union are the ban than those of any other country swooped down on the vessel and fighting the high-handed prac­ Gravesend Sea School in Lon­ against union activity on the —and only because of strong un­ picked up articles belonging to tices prevailing in the South don for initiation into the mys­ ships and the continuous dis­ ions and wide-awake members. two of the crew. American poi't. PROMISED RETURN teries of seamenship. charge book that every seaman Nobody gives the -seamen any­ With three months of train­ carries. thing unless they fight for it." After heated arguments and ing behind him he went aboard Displaying a well thumbed copy protests by the Seafarers, the OFF TO US the Amadale Castle as deck boy. of the SIU agreement, he noted:|customs men invited the two "In those days," Lewis stated, With a bellyful of conditions "The Union fought to win this, men involved to accompany "conditions were really rugged. on English ships, Lewis, who I help the fight to keep it by see- tHem to the custom house, where We worked'four on and four off had his choice upon reaching 21, ing that the companies live up they said the' articles would be for $10 a month. We slept ten decided to remain ah American to their end of the bargain." |returned. • men in a room, which wasnit citizen. He tried to get a berth too bad considering that in some on an American ship, but because parts of the ship 16 to 20 men of US neutrality there wei-e none slept in a room that served as to be found in England. In 1943 Lux toilet soap may be a combination foc'sle and mess- he tried again and was given beauty aid to the movie queens room. but for the tender skin of sea­ permission to leave the country.' men, it's just so much horse­ He to-ok a berth on the tanker, SLIM PICKINGS Despite a setback in his first Seafarers International Union radish, at least that's the note "The food was poor and sparse. O. M. Burneth, an NMU-con- attempt at politics, retired Sea­ and the Construction Employers sounded in the niinutes of ship­ We were rationed one egg twice tracted ship. Council, a body whose policy is board meeting held recently farer Ira E. Bishop, recently a a week for breakfast, and des­ • After a couple of years of sail­ to hire only union labor. aboard Bull Line's Beatrice, cur­ sert was served once during the ing NMU ships he returned to candidate for alderman in his In his letter to the LOG, rently on the Puerto Rico run. week and once on Sunday," he England to visit his mother,"and hometown of Alton, Illinois, is Bishop noted that he 'had no in 1947 he returned to the Uni­ far from discouraged. Brother intention of bowing out follow­ The lather over the merits of noted. As bad as the passenger ships ted States aboard the South At­ Bishop has decided to stick in ing his debut, as "there are other the highly touted skin shampoo were, Lewis remembers the lantic ship, August Belmont. The the political arena and shoot, for d^ys coming and higher elected was whipped up by the unsoli­ cited testimonial offered by a freight ships, as being worse. crew recommended him for a higher elective offices. offices to run for. Someday, who crewmember at the April 3 "In 1936 the passenger ships be­ permit in the SIU and he's been A typical example of the grow­ can tell..." meeting when he noted: "I have gan giving out soap, matches sailing SIU ships ever since. ing participation of Labor in Upon his retirement from the been using Lux for two weeks and bed linen, but on the Though conditions on English politics. Brother Bishop waged sea Bishop entered the construc­ freighters men had to bring their ships improved during and fol­ his campaign with the full en­ tion business in Alton, a city of now and my skin has a rosy own bedding and eating utensils lowing the war, Lewis summed dorsement of his county's Non­ 31,000 population, 20 miles north­ hue—rosy with an itchy rash." until 1937." The tramp freighters, up his feeling for American ships partisan Labor League. In his east of St. Louis. He has been A rush of brothers endorsing "ropers," as Lewis calls them, when he said, "Conditions on campaign literature Bishop list­ a frequent contributor of letters rival soap products attempted to gain the floor but were shonted were the worst of the lot. A American ships are far better ed himself as a member of the to the LOG. down by a crewmember who • man had to be hard up for a rose to add his cpmments on the job before he signed on one of THE CORSAIR IN PEACEFUL WATERS Lux question: "Although movie the "floating coffins" out of Car­ stars might groom themselves diff. and derive much satisfaction and Following his apprenticeship beauty from using Lux soap, this as deck boy, Lewis worked his soap has caused me to lose my way up to AB. With the war schoolgirl complexion," he said. Hearing there was a big demand Shouts of "hear, hear" greeted for seamen but only slight imthe Brother as he returned to his seat. An immediate, move­ ment was afoot by_ the Camay crowd in the Stewards Depart­ ment to offer their product as a substitute, but the Lava , boost­ The following is a recap of ers in the Engine department monies donated by crews toward held a quick caucus and squash­ the burial fund for Seafarer Mar­ ed the movement. The Palmolive ion 'Ackerman, Mobile Seafarer Party tried to rally its forces, but v/ho died recently: Noonday, $43; couldn't be heard over the fog­ Jean Lafitte, $20.76; Hurricane, horn call to arms of the Life­ $42; Seafarers Gregg and Wages, buoy gang. $2; Governor Comer, $35; Total: After ten minutes of demon­ $142.76, for which a check was stration during which forces sent to Mobile Agent Cal Tan­ were split, reorganized and ner on March 23. A check for cleaved again, the Chair finally $100, from the Alcoa Clipper restored order and recognized crew, was sent to Tanner on the Steward, who promised ah April 8, and the Union burial impartial investigation of the Shot submitted to the LOG by Seafaxer Barney Krieg shows the Alcoa luxury cruiser tied charges. The chair then washed benefit ' of $150 was sent on up in an Island port during a recent run to louthem waters. Name of port was not given. March 28. its hands of the matter. Seafarer Edward M. Lewis at 29 can look back on almost 15 years of going to sea, but it is only the last five years that he recalls with fond memo­ ries—the five years he's« been sailing American sibility for this Lewis attributes " ships. to the loose structure of the un­ Crew Stews As Brother Bucks Lux Bishop, Former Seafarer, Enters Illinois Politics Crew Donations To Late Member �Tuesday. May 10. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings ! ti OREMAR, Mar. 1 — Ferron. Chairman; M. Eschenko. Secrelary. Reports of the department delegates read and okayed. Dis­ cussion on the repairing of the water fountain in port side pas­ sageway. Attention called to the fact that crew was slack in tak­ ing cups back to pantry, keep­ ing laundry clean. A system of fines was agreed on for various offenses against general ship­ board welfare. Money collected from these fines is to be donated to Brothers in the hospitals. One minute of silent prayer in mem­ Union's slogan that an "SIU ship ory of our departed Brothers. is a clean ship." Despite this S' and the time devoted to ship­ MANGORE. Mar. 18 —C. D. board cleanliness at meetings, Solloway. Chairman; W. Rogowthere are still some who have ski. Secretary. Delegates report­ failed to pitch in and cooperate ed everything in order in their in the Stewards 'Department, he respective departments. After added. He suggested that all general discussion, charges were hands quit the backbiting • and filed against a crewmember for knuckle down to their jobs. It conducting fiimself in manner was agreed that a letter of con­ unbecoming a Union man. All repairs to foc'sles and messrooms dolence be sent to Paul Cook's are to be referred to Patrolmen mother and that a suitable mem­ for action as soon as possible. orial be purchased and presented Members stood in silence for to her wheq we arrive in the one minute in memory of de­ states. parted Brothers. BESSEMER VICTORY, Mar. 1 —Ed Delaney. Chairman; R. F. Wendl. Secretary. General dis­ cussion on previous repair list, with reports from all depart­ ments on how repairs have been made or are to be made. Dele­ gates reported. Several members stated that men having beefs are i i S. SEATRAIN TEXAS. Mar. 21— to take them to their delegates W. J. Brady. Chairman; M. and , not. to-, topside. Books pre- in washing cups and saucers fol­ lowing coffee time. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. 4 STEEL TRAVELER. Mar. 1— George Everell. Chairman; Hemsley Guinier. Secretary. Delegates reported all okay in their de­ partments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that shelves be installed in 8-12 foc'sle for books; that library be cleaned; that minutes of meetings be sent to LOG; that ship's delegate contact Chief Mate for purpose of having wind scoops placed in all port holes. Committee of three elect­ ed to shop around for a. ship washing machine. t 4. 4, STEEL AGE. Mar. 30—J. H. Fisher. Chairman; G. J. Kelly. Secretary. Delegates elected. New Business: Report on hand from previous trip read and all old beefs checked. Educational talk postponed until next meeting. Four delegates agreed to check the slopchest and medicine chest. Wilmington Patrolman to be con­ tacted concerning lack of seating space in messroom. 4 4. 4 LAKE GEORGE. Mar. 20 — George Dunn, Chairman; William Beckwilh. Secretary. Ship's dele­ Lynch. Secretary. Delegates regate reported two week's supply ported on membership standing to be turned in for a new set of cigarettes aboard. Deck dele­ in their respective departments. upon arrival in New York. gate reported overtime situation Motion by Tennant that crew go in his department has been iron­ on record in wholehearted sup­ ed out. Engine delegate reported port of the opinions expressed 37 hours of disputed overtime in in letter written by William Da­ Ws department. Good and Wel­ vie crewmembers on questions fare: Decision to pay $2 for cig­ of income tax for seamen and arettes in Port Said accepted, but published in the Mar.-4 issue of crew is to sign for them under the SEAFARERS LOG. Motion protest. Decision made to hold by Morris that any man failing another meeting to discuss cig­ to report aboard ship is to be arette situation in the event . S. 4. 4. reported to the Union immediate­ MARORE, Mar. 21—H. R. Hol- bonded stores are not available. ly by the ^Ship's Delegate. Dis­ den. Chairman; E. Bobinski, Sec­ 4 4 4 cussion on meal hours. It was de­ retary. Delegates reported on the ALCOA PENNANT. Mar. 12— cided to get in touch with the number of books and permits in McKennie. Chairman; McCulUnion and to seek a change or their departments. Motion car­ loch. Secretary. Delegates re­ clarification of the schedule ried that Steward contact Port ported no beefs, the number of called for in present agreement. Steward for new washing ma­ books and permits in their de­ chine wringer. Motion carried partments. Ship's delegate asked ALCOA PARTNER. Mar. 7— for Steward to get regular coffee all men who had not donated Leroy Williams, Chairman; Rob­ pitcher. Good and Welfare: Sug­ their $2 toward washing ma­ ert Brennan, Secretary. All okay gestion made that crew clean chine to do so as soon. as pos­ in the three departments. Ship's wash tubs following use and not sible. Topside has agreed to Delegate suggested that Steward soak clothes for more than four kick in toward purchase of ma­ lock pantry door and that all hours. New library to be secured chine. Motion carried to have hands be given keys to the doors when ship hits port. ship's delegate contact Chief En­ of their rooms. Steward prom­ gineer, concerning sign-in fidley i 4. 4. ised a change in menu and said EVELYN. Mar. 20—J. T. Allen. forbidding the hanging of clothing that with help of messman he Chairman; C. Mitchell. Secretary. there. Ship's delegate reported would cooperate with crew in Delegates reported everything in that Port Steward signified that serving suitable chow. One min­ order. New Business: Brother company would put innerspring ute of silence in memory of Bro­ Wood elected as ship's delegate. mattresses on its ships if it thers lost at sea. All delegates instructed to make thought it would get the same out a repair list for presentation satisfactory wear, that it gets to captain. Crew agreed that food from cotton mattresses. One is very good and Messmen are minute of silence for departed doing a good job. Crew agreed Brothers. to keep messroom and recreation J, S, Sroom clean at all times. One BRET HARTE. Mar. 13—^H. R. minute of silence for departed Herman. Chairman; Frank S. Brothers. Mitchell, Sr.. Secretary. Reports 4. 4- 4of Deck, Engine and Stewards ZANE GREY. Feb. 20 — Gib4 4 4 Delegates accepted. Motion car- bons. Chairman; Carraway. SecKATHRYN. Feb. 23 — J. C. ried calling on all hands to be retary. Delegates reported all Bernpjrd. Chairman: W. Fontan. present for meeting at time spe-jokay, except deck delegate, who Secretary. Delegates' reports ac­ cified in posted notices. It was reported a passenger doing work cepted. New Business: Brother agreed that the constant beefing on deck. Delegate reported a rec­ Lopez elected deck delegate. Mo­ at meal times is to be stopped ord of his "work is being kept for tion carried that Steward be in­ and that any complaints are to collection . of overtime money. structed to secure another coffee be brought up at the regular | New Business: Motion carried to percolator. Motion by Rico, car­ meetings. Steward stated that; have work bench removed from ried, that bulletin board be put Union had put out Vast quantities j beside the 12-4 foc'sle. Good and up in messroom. Good and Wel­ of educational literature designed i Welfare: Chief Cook asked to fare: Matters of interest to the to fiid book and permit men in.prepare soup differently. Sugges- crew discussed. One minute of maintaining the validity"-of the'tion made that crew cooperate silence for Brothers lost at sea. BACM WEEK/THE LOG PRINTS THB hltWS OF THE BROTHERS IN THE VARIOUS HOSPITALS . THOSE IM A EG PORTS ARB VISITED BY PAJROLMBA/, WHO KEEP THEM UP-TD-'DATF CW UNION ACTIVITIES. •HOU/Ei/ER, lUey WOUUO AIL LIKE TO HGAR FROM THEIR SHIPMATES. SO wm'NOJ DROP THEM A LINE OR, IP iN RDRTTAV T-IEM A VISIT, AAJD HELPIRELlEv/E THEMOA/OTDAITOP THEIR STAY. CUT and RUN By HANK - Brothers, you have the right to write Congressmen and Senators urging them to remove the ridiculous Taft-Hartley Act from the backs of labor unions. You and your families back home should keep sending those letters to the Washington people who were elected to rpresent the people and understand their protests. Write today, write tomorrow. Every letter protects the labor move­ ment ... Steward Harold Peeler sailed in recently from a voyage on the Marine Arrow with Blackie Mancino and Jessie Wood as shipmates. We're told that Blackie had his hands full of "overtime" blisters. And Brother Wood is no doubt catching up on some of his favorite golf-playing in between voyages... Brothers John Dugino and Tex Suit aboard the Colabee are so anxious to start using their baseball gear and play ball that they are hoping the rest of the crew gets on the ball too. 4 4 4 Although New York shipping hasn't been terrific it has been good enough in the past three weeks to move a lot of men out. Two pieces of good news were the progress of Arnold Bernstein's application to operate two ships and our victory in the recent counting of the ballots of the Cities Service ships... A few Brothers here in-transit were—Roger Trottier. James Hand, Steve Carr. Skippy Gusczynsky... Aboard the Robin Kirk in Genoa, Italy, Brothers Lester Young. Pete Duffy and Samuel Parker wrote in to have LOGs sent to a good bar called the Cafe De Paris which is operated by an American •.. Brothers, the Cosmopolita Bar in Havana, Cuba, is now on the list to receive a bundle of LOGs. Grab those LOGs, Brothers—and keep up with your Union's affairs. The SK.A.FARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Ralph Yarborough of North Carolina, Herman Kemp of Florida, Richard McCamy of Alabama, Martin Pyk of Pennsylvania, Philip Zamenski of Maryland, M. J. Akins of Georgia, Thad Coveleski of Pennsylvania ... You Brothers in other ports may be wondering where some of your shipmates are. Well, here are thos who have been in town recently—Walter Migaud, Joseph Lapointe, Maynard Lind. Russell Lund, T. Joseph, Luis Ramirez with his mustache, Frank Throp, Edward Vail, Steve Clurman, W. Szostak, Raymond Davis, Lawrence Edwards, Martin Gross, Charles Jindra, Alan MacDonald, Alfred Emery, George Fargo, William Porter. 4 4 4 Brother Jack Williams, the Electrician, is voyaging aboard the Alcoa Pointer ... Steve Laszlo has been plenty happy since he's been receiving a little mail... "Red" Braunstein may still be aboard the Steel Age as Carpenter... William West sailed for a Far East Isthmian trip... Brother Cyril Loades just sailed in from a long trip. He's got a sense of humor, too. He said, "Now I'm good for three weeks on the beach"... Now that we 'have baseball in season the Brothers are sure appreciating the television set on the third deck... There's a musical play on Broadway called "South Pacific." Well, how about some playwriter putting" out a play called North Atlantic — about a freighter during war-time? �Page EigHt •j !l' r H E S E A F A R E tt S LOG Tuesday. May 10. 1949 TBE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Member Draws Bead On Edit Blasting Union Hiring Hall tem, but proposes a single hall To the Editor: for each port, controlled by the The enclosed editorial appear­ port authority, through which ed in the Dallas Morning News men would be hired regardless On April 22. .Aside from the ob­ of union affiliation. vious mis-information upon NO ENFORCEMENT which the author bases his "dis­ May I ask him just where in crimination" argument, I am cur­ such a set-up the unions would ious to know why the subject fit in? How does he propose to has been treated editorially. Be­ negotiate and enforce contracts fore commenting on the edit, with the resulting amalgamous here's what the newspaper said: crews? Is he unaware of the dif­ "It is not difficult to under­ stand the insistence of union ference between the skilled and seamen on the use of hiring halls. semi-skilled qualifications of un­ On "the other hand, it is just as ion seamen and the besotted easy to see how the hiring hall scabs, most of whom are tramp­ tneans the closed shop for sea­ ing from dock to dock for jobs because of expulsion from the faring men. unions for irresponsibility or "The hiring hall is an arrange­ communist monkeyshines? ment under which idle seamen It's curious, I repeat, that this belonging to the union get num­ should appear in a Dallas news­ bers in accordance to their date paper where it is not likely to of last employment or date of be opposed editorially. I wonder the application for a job. Jobs if any of you have seen or heard .offered are then submitted for 'acceptance by the holders of the of similar propaganda in other "senior number 6n the 'board.' inland cities. If so, I believe we '-If the holdfer wants the job, he should call on other unions to •-takes it. If he doesn't the next watch for it and help us fight it man in number of seniority gets with our best weapon: facts. John B. Freexhan a chance at it. "Since these hiring halls are •-run by the unions, there is no '^chance for a non-union man to get in line for employment, of -'course. The convenience of the 'hiring hall for a class of skilled "or semi-skilled 'worker Who is -in one port today and perhaps seeking work on the other side • of the world three months from now, is clear. Its discrimination against the unorganized seaman : is equally clear. A BIT OF SUN IN THE ATLANTIC To the Editor: Pari of Ihe Beauregard deck gaiig catches a bit of sun while returning from a vecent trip to England. Forrest Nelson who submitted the picture stated that the crew is tops and the officers very cooperative. The Beauregard is now on a steady run to Genoa, Italy. Lots of siin in the Med for the boys. The Lf>ng Road ONE BIG HALL "The convenience of the hir­ ing hall, maintained without charge by the port authority at each port, might be offered as a compromise. It seems better that the shipping men should go to one central place to hire men than that the unemployed should be tramping from dock to dock in search of work. It also seems good that a man not a member of a union should be able to get a job if he can find somebody who wants to hire him." So much for the editorial. The legality of the hiring hall under T-H has received some attention in the national news during the past week. One might expect, therefore, to read such criticism in publications located at shipping centers, but its ap­ pearance in Dallas would seem to be the result of pressure being •applied in behalf of political < supporters of the current move to change only the name of the T-H Law. The strategy, obvious to a seaman, is not so obvious to those in this locality who are likely to read the editorial page of the Dallas Morning News. Only the very naive could be so ill-advised as to base an ob­ jection to the hiring hall on "closed shop discrimination." Af­ ter aU, that portion of the mari­ time industry which remains un­ organized today- is rather small. The author of the "editorial cdnr, cedes the convenience and de­ sirability of the hiring hall sys­ Wagner Thanks CS Organizers For Good Job By C. A. NESLCIN My road stretches ever onward, From sea to sea to sea. I'm a cursed son of wanderlust And there is no home for me. My eyes have seen countless countries, And my feet trod many miles. And there is no heart within me For having touched the dreamy isles. And on nights when stars are bright. And there's a calm and windless sea. The memory of an island maid Comes drifting back to me. I see her in my mind's eye view. On the sands neath coral head. And the morning wind is in her hair, And the sea is sun-blood red. Her jade-green eyes smile at me, They leave me but one choice: To give my heart and soul to her Of the laughter-silvered voice. Maybe a fool I was and a fool I am To have left my heart with her When my ship sailed on the evening's tide To only God knows where. And now I live with memories Of laughter, love and smiles. For my heart is kept by a waiting maid In the distant dreamy isles. My road stretches ever onward. From sea to sea to sea. A lovelost son of wanderlust And there is no heart within me. TAKING UP THE WAIST SLACK 4" i i Allegheny Viclory crewmembers dig info Ihe offerings of Sleward Otto Preussler's dOpariment during a recent run to Europe. The Allegheny is Uncle Otto's 115th ship since going to sea in 1904. 4 i 4 I have just returned fi-om the Middle East on the Thomas Cresap. I hit port just in time to see the finishing touches be­ ing put on the Cities Service election. When that is done and we have proved our point as bargaining agents, then we should really go * to work on them. An organizer must be a subtle, but persuasive diplomat, and as I see it, we really owe the Cities Service organizers the heartiest thanks we have. Their job is almost done and the real work begins. We must now stuff that company so full of unionism that evei-ytime the board of di­ rectors meets they'll bow in the direction of the SIU Hall. We gained our standing in Isthmian through a long and hard road and we can do the same thing with Cities Service. In fact, with the Isthmian ex­ perience behind us we should be able to do the job here in double quick time. So here's to seeing lots of you oldtimers and permitmen aboard those Cities Service tankers. Let's give them the business the SIU way: good men and clean ships. Blackie Wagner The Brooklyn Kid Returns To Roost In Crescent City To Ihe Editor: After a ten day coastwise trip to Texas, the Brooklyn Kid is once more comfortably riding the beach in the Crescent City. Last week here saw many live ones in this port, including Jimmy Battles and Morgan Car­ roll, off the Alcoa Patriot. Jack Rankin and Dago Red Burke were also in town. Henry Agusta and Hawthorne Frazier made the Alcoa Patriot and headed for bauxite country. I can hardly wait for the lucky day when I'll catch a scow headed for that country. Freddie Parsons is in town, and had been seen around the Astoria looking like he stepped out of an Esquire ad. Norman Jfickson was also here, but left on the Jean LaFitte along with Thomas Scott and Lamont Lott. Jack Parker and Salty Dick have both been seen around Bienville Street recently. Muff Johnson was caught looking in­ to a maritime cook book for a recipe for consomme, so reports Steward Lott, Freddie, Walter and quite a few other permitmen in this port are suffering beach fever. There is no known cure for that ail­ ment except a good card and a book to back it up. Well, until next time, I'll return to the tales the boys are spinning at the next table. Dennis Saunders �Tuesday, May 10, 1949 THE SEAFARERS "Wotta Tpwn" Veteran Hub ILA Man Hits Use Of Foreign Ships By US To the Editor: Last week I wrote a letter to the Boston Post in regard to our merchant marine. I was a longshoreman in Boston for 49 years and a member- of Local 800, ILA. I told the Post that most of the sugar coming into the Port of Boston was arriving in alien ships to be sold to American housewives. No wonder our sea­ men are on the beaclr. I also told of the bulk of cocoa beans arriving in foreign ships. A couple of weeks ago in the waterfront column of the Post they had listed four ships with cocoa bean cargoes. Three were Swedish and the other was Nor­ wegian. I pointed out that the sugar refinery calls itself the American Sugar Company. I said it was American in name only, but the Post did not seem in­ terested enough to print it, so I stopped buying the paper. The sugar refinery had a strike a few months ago and the poor men who worked there for years lost pension and seniority be­ cause they lost the strike. There are a lot of people buy­ ing this sugar who don't know these facts. I know that the SEA­ FARERS LOG is a paper that is good and has the interest of the Chest Out people at heart. I have boys in the SIU and I receive the LOG every week. I hope the LOG will be in cir­ culation for a long time to come, as it is a real paper. Myles Kane South Boston, Mass, Suggests Meetings Slow Down Under Good And Welfare To the Editors As a permit member of • the SIU for nearly three years have attended the membership meetings as much as possible when ashore. But, I. am sorry to say, there seems a desire on part of the members to try to get the meetings over as quickly as possible. I feel that our meetings should go along at a slower pace so that members and , permitmen can give their viewpoints once in awhile under Good and Wel­ fare. I do believe there are many of us permits who could give new ideas on things for the good of our Union, but as I see it not much time is given for many of us, especially the timid ones who need a little time-., to work up their courage, to go before the meeting. If meetings would go a little sluwer, who can tell, maybe something constructive would come from the members present. John Lavin LOG 'Bama U. Seafarer Says Log is Effective Union Medium To the Editor: It has been several years since I left the SIU, but I have been fortunate in being able to keep up with the SIU news and Un­ ion activities through the SEA­ FARERS LOG. At the present time I am studying labor and international relations at the Un­ iversity of Alabama. I would like at this time to commend the staff of the SEA­ FARERS LOG for the fine job it does as a laboring man's pa­ per. The comments that I shall make are shared by many of my friends and professors who wait in line each week for their turn That devilishly coy look on to read the LOG. Seafarer Ray Slangle's puss It is the opinion of all of us stems from the rollicking good that the LOG, as an instrument time he had ashore in San of the men of the SIU, works Juan during a recent slop made diligently for the principles of by the Morning Light. Looks democracy that are so dear to us all. The' active fight for dem­ like the poor boy doesn't know ocratic action carried on by the yet what hit him. SIU through the medium of the Illness Beaches Filipponl In Army's Trieste Hospital To the Editor: here who agree with me on that. That's all for now. Regards Here I am back in the hospital to my old shipmates. I hope to again after one year to the day. see a LOG real soon—even an Last year it was in Germany, old one. this time it's Italy. W. Filipponl It seems that here in Trieste there is quite a bit of yellow jaundice. I was unfortunate enough to come down with it and thus miss my ship, the SS Wil­ liam R. Davie, a South Atlantic ship with a good crew. Manhattan Eatery Gets Seafarer's Full Endorsement While on the ship I took sev­ Seafarer's Sister eral rolls of pictures but I will To Ihe Editor: have to wait until I leave the There is-a guy who owns a Looks Forward To hospital to have them developed little -beer joint at 220 W. 35th and forwarded to the LOG. I Street, Manhattan, called the Each Issue Of Log know that the crew is waiting to "Srtack Bar and Grill," who I To the Editor: Seafarer Julio Bernard shows "what a good SIU Bosun looks like," according to his note accompanying the photo. Bro­ ther Bernard is currently tak­ ing it easy on the Leach in San Juan. I want to thank you for the LOG, made possible by my bro­ ther, Archie Wright. At present he is somewhere in the Pacific, heading to New York aboard the Zane Grey trf Isthmian. I wish to join all families of SIU members iu letting you know that I look forward to receiving the LOG and 'enjoy reading its every page. I hope every member of the Union con­ tinues his good work. Mrs. G. C. Turman New Smyrna Beach Florida m BiEF BOX SPLIT ENGINE OVERTIME? To the Editor: Since 1943 I have been told by Patrolmen that the Firemen do not split their overtime; that is, whoever stands the watch gets the OT. I've always worked that way and consider it a good method. If I am right • or wrong, please explain the set-up in the LOG. Lloyd Short Answer: The Brother is correct in that Firemen do not split their overtime and whoever stands the watch gets the overtime. However, if the Firemen want to share the overtime work they can do so by agreement, among themselves to rotate their watches, thus giving each man a crack at th« two overtime watches. This is strictly up to the Firemen to work out. Under no conditions, however, do Firemen split overtime money earned. Page Nine see the pictures and I'll speed them on to you for publication as soon as possible. In these foreign ports, we sea­ men have our ups and downs with the Army but let's give credit where its due. This Army hospital — 7th Station Hospital, Trieste—is one of the- best and seamen are treated like human beings, not like outcasts. There are six or seven other seamen LOG makes the Union and the paper a crdit to organized labor in the United States. The active and vigilant fight that you are waging against communist activities on the wa­ terfront and wherever else they may be found supports this view. Your many articles pertaining to those men who can seriously damage the future of any union leads me and my friends to be­ lieve that the SIU shall be as strong as the character of the men who make up the organi­ zation. From my experience while sailing on SIU ships I feel that the union shall continue its progress because of the good character it demands of its mem • bership. The articles I referred to above were those on "gashounds,' "scab"?" and "pilferers." I feel that your constant ef­ fort to organize the non-union shipping companies, the coopera­ tive work the SIU is doing in aiding other unions are further tributes to your organization. Your consistent fight to maintain the best possible working condi­ tions and wages in the maritime field is certainly an inspiration to working men in America. Before I close, there is another comment that should be made. There are few, if any, weekly newspapers that so fully cover the many congressional bills, in­ ternational maritime happenings and news of its membership as the SEAFARERS LOG. In every issue I find some item about a former shipmate of mine. Here's hoping for further suc­ cess for the SEAFARERS LOG and the men it represents. Bob Pribbenow . Univ. of Alabama Here's A Moon Percy Didn't Find Romantic can honestly recommend as tops. Any time you are in that neigh­ borhood I would like to Suggest that you drop by and lodk it over. He is a good Union man, and has good food—ten cent beers, To the Editor: Speaking of exciting and dan­ hot dog5 and sauerkraut, etc. I gerous trips to sea— think the membership will do Well, my scariest trip took well to give him their business. place in the latter part of 1944. William V. Click It all happened one night as we were drifting along in foreign waters. Now hold on and behold. Bro­ thers— the war didn't have a thing to do with it. As I tossed and wriggled in my bunk (due to the heat) I decided to take a walk back to the chill room (poop deck) and cool off awhile. While sitting there I noticed a big, fat, ugly-looking shadow, like some kind of a sea monster, staring at me. I was hoping it was only a dream because it was so dark that I couldn't find the right side of the ship from which to jump overboard. As the shadow neared me I noticed it was the Moon. Not the Moon from way up above, but the Moon from the SIU— Moon Kouns. He suggested get­ ting a cup of coffee, which I quickly accepted. I was so glad to still be alive that I drank three cups of the stuff, then hit the sack and slept like a new­ born babe. Percy Eoyer (Ed. Note: We'd like to hear The quartet of Steel Voyagers lines the rail for a quick the Moon's version of this. By snapshot during a break in the day's work. Ship was in Has the way. Brothers, got any Tanura at the time. Left to right—Fireman, Wallace, Earl scary experiences in your seaand Rudy Profozich. The pic was submitted by Profozich. bags?) BUDDIES ON THE VOYAGER __ J �Pag» Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May 10, 1949 Good Union Crew Makes Cape Race Click Wherever there is a capable crew working together to produce shipboard eflSciency, you'll find a bunch of Seafarers who are alert Union men. Such a crew is the one recently aboard the SS Cape Race, two of whose members — E. B. McAuley and Bill Nicholson — have found that the atmosphere of cooperation aboard the ship provides the proper setting for their hobby of photography. Brother McAuley submitted the photos on this page to show LOG readers just what makes the Cape Race click. i* J* Bill Nicholson strums Guitar in his room. A crewmember is usually easier to get along with when he's well-fed. Cape Race Stew­ ards men, in photo above, do their darndest to see that their shipmates leave the messroom happy. Front row (left So right): Candy Creech. Ralph Smith, Hughes Thomas, Hank Donnelly, O. Lorey; back row: Joe Faircloth, Bill Warmack, Carl Lowery, J. B. Davis and Bob Pierce. Here are Black Gang men who keep the Cape Race running smoothly. In front row (left to right): "Doc" Croker, Wiper; Manuel Rial. FWT; E. B. McAuley, Oiler, and "Rags" Reinholdt, FWT. Rear row: N. Barbour, FWT; "Sleepy" Holloway, Second Electrician; L. Anderson, Wiper; C. B. Moose, Oiler; "Hed" McCorkle, Oiler, and Bill Nicholson. Brother McAuley says the lad Wielding the brush in photo above is "Charleston's gift to the SIU" — none other than "Bobo" Murray, OS. "Mac" pays there were plenty of op­ portunities for action photo­ graphs on the Cape Race. 4> 4> 4" 4< Photographed at one of the Cape Race shipboard meetings, W. J. McNall gives his Broth­ ers i few pointers on SIU Unionism. Among his listeners are Jimmie Davis (facing cam­ era), Second Cook and Stew­ ards Delegate. Subject of McAuley's "Por­ trait of a Bosun" at right is Ray Kitchens of Savannah. The six-foot-three Seafarer is a popular guy, "Mac" says. Kitchens was formerly Bosun on the Mosoil on > which he 'had some pretty rugged exper-' fences. The scow ran aground twice and Was rammed once. Ray came'out of it unruffled. �Tue^ay, May 10. 1949 Page Eleven TiBE S BA^PiARE RS hO.Q Tryii^ Ta' Take Frtm The SIU hi) ^ i bear in mind is that, when Elec- 1 beneficial if the retiring Elec­ (Continued from Page 5) tricians tea? down equipment for trician would show the relief spare parts immediately, elimin repair and; parts have been or­ man around the plant and ac­ ate •a lot of griping and reveal dered, theyshould tag.the,equip­ quaint,. him with the gear that at- a glance, when the the motors ment with all necessary data, so has been acting up. and equipment were last ser­ that it will 'be. easier for the SS JEAN As most Electricians know, SS STEEL SCIENTIST viced, succeeding Electricians to square equipment is not standard on all J. Malone. $4.00; A. Rivera, $1.00; W. Hallett, $2.09; C. W. Frge, $2.00; F. Stephens, $1.00. KEEP COPY W. A., Ryan, $2.00; J. R. Chaker, $1.00; away thp job. ships. That is why it is sug­ T. Martinez, $2.00; J. Yianatos, $2.00; SS STEEL TRAVELER Furthermore, a duplicate copy gested that Electricians cooperate Coils should not be left around O. A. Hess, $2.00; R. J. Zumkley, J. Walker. $3.00; S. Shack, $2.00; J. of requisitions should, be kept with- tags removed and num­ with one another by extending $2.00; P. G. Hellebrand, $2.00; J. W. L. Palmer, Jr., $1.00; I. Gorgas, $2.00; Broad, $3'00; V. J. Tamulis, $1.00; E. on board at all times to prevent bers missing. Otherwise, the re­ the courtesies that will make C. J. Randazzo, $1.00; M. D. Faircloth, J. H. Huebner, $1.00; I. Brose, $1.00; 'duplication of orders. When spare lief man will lose a lot of their jobs easier. $5.00; E. W. oSdds, $3.00; G. Bond, A. D. Guida, $2.00i D, DeLaCruz, $1.00 parts In fact, it seems that a little are used, replacements time trying to find the proper Jr., $1.00; J. Ortieguerra, $2.00; N. SS SUZANNE Marovich, $3.00; D. B. Moon, $S.OO; G. should be ordered upon comple­ coil for equipment under repair. more cooperation on the part of D. A. Ortiz, $2.00; V. Y. Remolas tion of the voyage. G. Williams, $3.00; M. C. Smith, $1.00; Keep, all tools and equipment the Electricians will go far to­ D. 5. Chirichella, $2.00; L. E. Cooke, $1.00. A complete set of tools and in­ in their proper places and an ward eliminating a good numb^ $1.00; C. L. Starling, $2.00. MV GADSDEN struments, such as meggers, up-tordate log account of work of beefs, gripes and petty jeal­ SS TRINITY L. Makowka, $5.00; M, Sierra, $1.00; W. M, H. Lewis, $3.00: W, L. Gibson, G. C., Register, . $2,004 T. W. King, should be supplied by the com­ completed. Failure to do this ousies that may now exist. It will certainly help to defeat $5.00; P. Gorden, $3.00; F. T. An­ $5.00: C. C. Lawson, $1.00; A. K. pany. and kept on board. will mean that, if an Electrician drews, $2,00; F. J. Sullivan, $3.00; E. Jockel, $3.00; R. L. CuthreU, $1.00; Since Electricians are not com'- has to pile- off in a. hurry, the the aims of the Engineers in try­ Molieri, $2.00; S. B. Marshall, $2.00; A. Vidal, $1.00; O. N. Peltomea, $2.00. pensated for the. use of their own new man will be faced with a ing to hardtime all Electricians. J. Tito, $1.00; J. W. N. Baumann, SS STEEL ARTISAN Reports from many ships, and topis on the same basis as Car­ jig-saw puzzle. $2.00. J. Beresfordj. $3.00. the instances elaborated on in penters, all tools are to be left SS STEEL VENDOR SS ROBIN SHERWOOD COOPERATE J. A. Aramburu, $5.00; F. T. Osetek, this article, indicate a need for aboard ship so that the. next H. C. Henry. $10.00; J. Winley,, Jr., $5.00; A. L. M. Diaz, $5.00; M. Deconstant vigilance. manwill. be able to do his • job If at the end of a voyage, the Cunhh, $5.00; H. Duarte, $5^.00; L. $2.00; C. Preclaro, $2.00; R. E. BUss, All of the cases referred to efficiently. relief Electrician shows up be­ .$2.00; L. Bailey, $2.00; R, R. HighFook, $5.00; H. E. Long, $5.00; I. Another valuable thing. to fore the payoff, it would be very are based on actual fact. Names Quanico. $5.00; V. G. Orenicio, $5.00; tower, $2.00; E. Rosa, $2.00; M- E. L. J. White, $5.00; A. Hanstvedt, $2.00; B'rown, $2.00; A. Aran,cibia, $1,00; D. of ships, and companies have Chow Ging Song, $5,00; A. Princen, E. Aunspack, $2.00; M, R. Beavers, been omitted purposely. How:$3.00; J. Wm. Corcoran, $3.00; G. $2.00; J. E. Bpnd, $3.00; E. N. King, ever, they will be revealed when Mealis, $1.00; E. Vieco, $2.00; A.^ L. $2.00; H. A.. Manchester; $5,00; R. and if needed. Sadowski, $2.00; O, C. Bourne, $2.0Q; Copeland, $27.00; J. P. Banchard, $2.00; One final word of advice to S. S. Gar^^n, $5.00; R. Henningsen, W. J. Brady,. $2,00; R, M. Guild, By WM. (Curly) RENTZ. $5.00; Julius F. Bolz, $3.00; F. Krgabac, $2.00; M. Kramer, $1.00; C. Meyers, the Electricians: These are your BALTIMORE — Shipping has of weeks, things are in first class jobs that are involved. You$2.00; B-. gpicer, $4.00i R..E^ James, $2.00; C. Achoy, $2.00; E, Rose, $1.00; J. J. Flaherty, $3.00; E. Leasgang, been pretty slow here again for shape in this port. However, if $3.00. ' must discharge your duties in a $25.00.; F« Schumacher, $1.00. a week, and we think it will stay you plan to come here, make responsible manner. Gashoundg, SS STRATHMORE. slow for another week at least. sure you have enough of what and incompetents haye no place, J. C. Loffler, $1.00; G. S.. Lynch, When there is a change, we'll it takes to carry you through. in these positions. $2,00; E. Sextpn, $1.00; S. Daynoras, $1.00; J. S. Lewis, $2.00; S. F- let you know through the LOG. If you have a few bucks, you The SIU is going to retain jobs., Schuyler, $2.00; W. Verbo, $2.00; Crew For the time being, Baltimore is can enjoy the horse racing and SIU, A&G District for its membership, and it will^ of SS Strathmore, $5.00. a. good place to stay away from. the baseball while you wait for not allow irresponsible members, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. We did have some payoffs, the ship. You know the ship to jeopardize the jobs of others, Wiiiiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540. BOSTON 276 State St. in the Electricians' ratings. . seven in fact,, but. we had. only will be here eventually. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 five sign-ons, which weren't Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 enough for this port. GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd, St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 The. payoffsvjncludqd -three Ore. MOBILE 1 South . Lawrence St. Line ships and the sign-ons in­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 cluded two. As usual, when E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 things. ai-e a little tight here, it NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Jpe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 was the Ore ships that kept us ERLING.MELLE NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Get in touch with Rose M^lle going. That's something to re­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 member. about those- Ore Line PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. at 33 Alexander Avenue, DalyJ. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 City, San Francisco, California. scows, they keep a big. port op­ erating. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. i* 4- 4Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 We didn't have much in the ALBERT J. McHUGH SAN JUAN, P.R .252 Ponce de Leon way of beefs, except for some L.-Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Your sister, Mrs. Charles overtime complaints,, on the Ore SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy. Agent Phone 3-17^8 O'Donnel, wants you, to contact ships. Those. Ore ships keep us TACOMA 1519. Pacific St. her. busy all; thq. w.ay. But we got THE. SNAKE PIT; by Mary Jane mind itself. For instance, in the Wai^; Signet Books.. 192 pages; final analysis is mathematics .an Broadway 0484 everything - settled. 4. 4. 4... TAMPA 1809-1811 N, Franklin St. accurate tool for measuring the 25 cents, THOMAS G. GAIrVlN Ray White. Agent Phone. M-1323 VOTE OF THANKS.V universe* or is mathematics a Intei-est in this unusual semiWILMINGTON, Calif., 227ya Avalon Blvd. Your brother Matthew is an­ Naturally everyone here was quirk of the human mind which autobiographical novel has been E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 xious to hear from you. His ad­ glad to. learn the results of the leads to conclusions quite impeyHEADQUARTERS - . 51 Benver St., NrY.C. dress: 50 Ellery Street,. South Cities Service election. Actually, heightened by the startling fectiy related to reality? SECRETARY-TREASURER moyie.. ma,de from it. Briefly, it Boston, Massachusetts.. Paul Hall nine to one was just about the is a subjective account- of the Sullivan can't give the anf» DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION 4-4-4, way we figured things would experiences of a young- woman swers, but he poses the ques­ Lindsey Williams A. K. POWERSv go. We'll, get those Cities Serv­ who suflfei's a mental breakdown, tions expertly and writes well. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Get in touch with Riith, She's ice ships in line nowu Robert Matthews J. P. Shu.ler goes insane if you like,, and is This is an excellent book fOp Joseph Volpian at 357 Ward Avenue*. Norfolk, We owe the lads who've, been sent to a mental institution for those who enjoy- exploring the riding those Cities Service ships treatment. Virginia. fundamentals. SUP a big .vote of thahks. They stuck 4-4-4i. 4", The story is told in the first through thick and thin. They HONOLULU 16 Merchant, St. RICHARD L.. TOLBHv THE GILDED HEARSE, bp person, in flashes of comparative Phone 5-8777 ^ The radio from the SS John B, took all the company non^tensp Charlefr Gqtham, Signiit PORTLAND. Ill W.- Burpsida St. horror. However, the Bpokfti, I6qi-pp.g 29.. cent?.. Beac,on 4336 Waterman should be.turned in to and got the sh.^ throu^, the vote. Now, if they'll just stay L -> RICHMOND. Calif,. 257 5th St, Headquarters at. 51 Beaver St.j This, ia B; rathw pointless.- bvit aboard a couple more trips, we'll Phone 2599 New York. At least, the lady seems cured highly entertainingj novel abputi.. SAN FRANQISCO. S» -Clay St, get them the ;SIU contract. and is reunited with her hus­ a day in the life of the highi 4- 4Douglas 2-8363 The SIU earned a compliment BOYD. DAVIS powered, press agent for a multiSEATTLE, 86,.Seneca .St. for itself in Italy. To be more band. Main 0290 i, if i. million dollar New York pUblishr^ Helen Zahar of:.'3728. West 30th precise, the SIN crew of the SS WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. ing house—and about a day iHy THEi HMITATION5 OF SCI­ Street, Vancouver, British Cor Irenestar, a tanker - belonging to Terminal 4-3131 lunibia, wants to hear from you. the Triton Steamship company, ENCE#. byr Jr W. N» Sullivan; the life of his wife, whom- h^t Mo.ntor: Books. 192 pages; 35 knocks sprawling in a ginmiU> Canadian District got a big compliment from Cap­ in one scene. HARRY Dr DED^AIaCHOW tain -Salvatore- Lizzio of Ignazio cents* MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. Your sister Mae wants .you. to Lizzio &• Company of Catania, The burden of Mr. Sullivan's Both principals enjoy a spot o£.7 Marquette 5909 HALIFAX;. 128'/, Hollis St. get' in touch with, her at. 6 All- agent for Triton. argument, is. that the more we adultery, and endless quantitieRj Phone . 3-8911 ston. Place; Boston 14,; Mass. Captain Lizzio sent a - letter to. learn about the physical and of liquor are consumed by the* PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. if if ifs Triton, in whi^, he, said that the structural nature of the imiverse hero and others who flit in and? Phone North 1229 PHILIP- SWDERcrew of the Irenestar was the the -less we know'. Every new out of the story. Finally the, pub-., PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Contact your cousin, Mary A.-. best American crew he ever had discovery discloses, new, mys­ licity chap and his wife make? Phone: 5591 TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. Brown,. 37 Trotting Road Pack,- met as an agent. teries, and ultimate truth re­ up, without quite forgiving eacha Elgin. 5719 Lowell, Mass.. She is anxious to The-chief;of customs for Cata­ mains. unfathomable; As a re­ other. VICTORIA,. B.C 602 Boughton St. Anyone who starts the books hear from you; nia: and--the, Cap^JnrsOil-:. the> poTji- sult, a survey of the limitations ' Empire 4531 will finish it. Things move fast^ of science becomes a restatement endorsed CaptainLjzzio's . note. VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Pacific . 7824 KAlaJO ^P0PP The . crew of the Irenestar must of; basic problems of philosophy. and the brittle make-believes See Joe Volpian at Headquar­ have made a real impression. Naturally^ the author must philosophizing in the conversa?,; HEADQUARTERS. 512 MeGill St. Despite the unfortfinate fact give emphatic attention to the tion is eminently readable if not? Montreal Plateau. 670 ters, 51. Beaver St.j New York' that we are having a-slow-couple possible limits of the human very enriching. -City, about, your, passport; RMmme S^mg Shws Dom SlU HRLLS �l"< Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May lu,' WHAT irmnK., • CT-• ,y • -J- ^ rV'J "f "Si '• >o ,' '' QUESTION: Within recent weeks the SIU Canadian District has regained from the com­ munists junsdiction over Eastern Canadian shipping. What effect do you think this develop­ ment will have on the over-all picture in maritime- JOE CAMBLOR. Utility: BUDDY LIST, DM: GEORGE W. THAYER, BR: LOUIS GOOCH, AB: RALPH C. MILLS, Stajvard: I think that this development The stronger a union is, the When any group of seamen I feel that a good job was done The more strength we gain, means that genuine unity be­ more it can do for itself in bet­ makes advances, seamen every­ in Canada. Seamen and water­ the better off the Union is when* tween the seamen of the two tering conditions and wages. "The where ultimately benefit. With front workers everywhere are countries, Canada and the Unit­ SIU Canadian District has now the communists out, and replaced probably glad that the SIU ever a beef comes our way. The ed States, will now become a been greatly strengthened by an organization of seamen in­ cleared up a muddy situation. communists in control in Canada fact. They both now have a through the work of the Inter­ terested primarily in strict trade Everybody, the seamen of Can­ were a weak link in the solidar* single purpose — to win better national, which in turn will ben­ union objectives, the Canadian ada and the United States, and ity of seamen in North America wages, working conditions and efit from that District's strength seamen are now on the road to the maritime industry of Canada — they weakened labor every­ improved job security. Canadian should a beef come up caUing a new deaL For them it means will benefit by the move. When where. I'm in full accord with any move that combats commu­ seamen will no longer have to for the entire Union and all its decent wages and conditions. the International expelled the nism, and I'm sure that the sea­ battle constantly over things Districts to put all power into They will have the protection communist-led CMU five years men of Canada will find that which never benefit them. They the fight. The SIU was' wise to of a Union that places their in­ ago, it began the clean-up camconditions will begin to improve will not have to fight the com­ go into Canada to clarify the terests first. Under the control of pmgn; now it has been com­ munists' political battles, as they situation. I'm sure that with the the communists this was never pleted and the SIU has another now that they have only their economic betterment to worry had been doing when the party- SIU being much stronger now, victory to its credit. The entire about. The move by the Canad­ possible, because the party's po­ domihated Canadian Seamen's the operators here will listen eastern, seaboard is now free ian District has solidified the en­ Union was in control. For the more closely during contract ne­ litical goals were always given from commie control and the first time they now have a real gotiations and the operators in first consideration. That's all SIU is stronger than ever. All tire east coast of North America, and has made stronger the seaUnion. Canada will do the same. over, now. seamen will profit by the move. men^s movement. CHARLES SCHERHANS, AB: B. PRITKEN, Wiper: DON SELKIRK, OS: FRANK THROP. AB: WILLIAM ZARKAS, DM: The difficult job done in Can­ The victory of the SIU over Among other things, the Can­ At one time I .was a member In my opinion the strengthen­ ada by the SIU Canadian District the communists in Canada is a adian District's victory over the of the Canadian Seamen's Un­ will pay off in great benefits for step toward driving the commu­ communists solidifies the posi­ ion, so I know from personal ex­ ed position of the SIU Canadian Ihe seamen who are now under nists out of maritime and all tion of the Seafarers Interna­ perience that Canadian seamen District means that the Canad­ Ihe banner of the Seafarers In- other industries, where they have tional Unioii on the east coast. are much better off under SIU ian Seamen's Union finally went lernational Union. In the recent done nothing for the workers, But the most important thii^, I contracts than they ever were too far in trying to shove com­ campaign we not only brought except to cause confusion. The think, is that the Canadian Sea­ under CSU. There is a vast dif­ munist party policy down the great benefits to the Canadian strengthening of the Canadian men will now find that they'll ference between the two unions. throats of its membership. As a seaman I'm against the commu­ seamen, but also benefitted the District will in turn strengthen I feel that the SIU is one hund­ nist party, and I'm sure most of be working for better wages, un­ whole International. Events in the entire SIU. The victory of red percent ahead of the CSU ihe future will undoubtedly the SIU means better conditions der better conditions. Under the in conditions, wages and security the Canadian seamen are, too. prove that the recapture of the for Canadian seamen, who have CSU they never had any pro- for seamen. As Canadian ship­ Up to now they couldn't say so. The way they have gone for the situation in Canada by the SIU had a rough go of it until the lection. They were always be­ owners learn to abide by SIU SIU Canadian District proves will be the opening wedge in present. They are far behind ing called out to fight for the contracts, the Canadian seamen that they want good Union prin­ cleaning all unions of commie American conditions and wages, schemes cooked up by the com­ will more and more realize the ciples. I believe that Canadian domination. The sooner this is but with Canadian seamen now advantages of these contracts. seamen will fully support the done, the better off will be the a strong part of our organization, munists. Now if they have any It's a good thing to see that we SIU Candian District, which is men of the unions involved. The they will go ahead with the rest beefs to fight, they'll be over the have so many brother seamen a Union for their protection and seamen in Canada have a great of us toward a better way of things all seamen are interested in Canada who don't go for benefit only. And they'll enjoy future before them. living. in—wages and conditions. conunie strong-arm stuff. the belter pay and conditions. i f ' V t 'L ' 'i 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource May 10, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 17 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CANADIAN FULFILLING CONTRACTS WITH NEW OPERATORS CS FINDS 19'OBJECTIONS'TO SIU CERTIFACATION CSU SEAMEN SHOW PREFERENCE FOR SIU LANDLOCKED SAN MARINO PUTS HER BID IN FOR FAST MARITIME BUCK SEAMEN MOURN PASSING OF RAYMOND SHEA SHIPPING IS FAIR IN NEW YORK BUT ITS NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT SAN JUAN AWAITS SHIPPING RISE NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERE HELPING CAMPAIGN OF AFL FOOD COUNCIL MOBILE FORESEES CONTINUED FAIR SHIPPING TACOMA CALLS COBB CREWMAN CREDIT TO SIU ENGINEERS STILL AFTER JOBS OF ELECTRICIANS ALCOHOLISM HAS BEEN PROBLEM OF MANY CULTURES UNION STRENGTH MADE US CONDITIONS TOPS,SAYS VETERAN OF DECADE ON BRITISH SHIPS SIU CREW THWARTS ILLEGAL CUSTOMS RAID IN VENEZUELA BISHOP,FORMER SEAFARERS ENTERS IIIINOIS POLITICS GOOD UNION CREW MAKES CAPE RACE CLICK ENGINEERS STILL TRYING TO TAKE ELECTRICIAN'JOBS FROM THE SIU BALTIIMORE SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/10/1947 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2efc56ab20c098b9de4c86a65c3f8948.PDF 6b75636a7a0bf9927bb10c7f417aee70 PDF Text Text RANK AND FILE HELPING CANADIAN SID TO CREW SHIPS HALIFAX, April 28—The communist leaders of the discredited Canadian Seamen's Union were reel­ ing here today after a series of devastating blows from the SIU Canadian District, which a month ago signed a contract covering the 100-odd deep se^ ships operating from ports in eastern Canada. In this stategic port, the SIU opened its own permanent headquarters and Hiring Hall, crewed Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA two ships and accepted scores of membership appli"cations from ex-members of the CSU, who said they were fed up with the CSU's communist leadNEW YORK. N. Y.. MONDAY. MAY 2. 1949 No. 16 VOL. XI Cities Service Seamen Make Choice: Its Ihe Seafarers By 89 Percent NEW YORK —The At­ lantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union scored a landslide vic­ tory in the recently conclud­ ed collective "bargaining el­ ection on nine Cities Service ships, with the company's unli­ censed personnel casting 89 per­ cent of the valid ballots in fa­ vor of the Union. The Cities Service tankermen's overwhelming preference for the SIU as their bargaining agent was announced by the National Labor Relations Board's regional office here, shortly after the bal­ lot count was completed on Fri­ day, April 15. This marked the second time that Cities Service seamen have decisively" chosen the SIU in an New Halifax Hall Seafarers, when in the port of Halifax be sure to visit the new SIU Hall. Registra­ tion. shipping and beefhandling facilities are avail­ able to the membership—and you can meet your old ship­ mates. The new Hall's tele­ phone number is 3-8911. (SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR THE TEXT OF TWO BROADCASTS BY THE CANADIAN DISTRICT OF THE SIU WHICH CLEAR­ LY AND EFFECTIVELY "EXPLAINS THE ISSUES INVOLVED.) OS Tries Again As the LOG went t.o press, the Cities Service Company was making a typieal lastminute effort to delay certi­ fication of the SIU. and keep CS seamen from the pro­ tection of an A8EG contract. The company, has filed 19 objections with the NLRB. in support of its contention that the election should be invalidated. The regional NLRB office will now in­ vestigate the claims, and submit a report to Washing­ ton for final ruling. NLRB collective bargaining el­ ection. Last year the company's un­ licensed personnel gave the SIU an 83 percent majority in bal­ loting aboard seven Cities Serv­ ice tankers. An eighth ship, the Lone Jack, was to have been voted but arrived in port too late. SECOND ELECTION The battle to write a new After being duly certified, the labor law opened in Washington SIU took steps to negotiate a this week when the House of contract for the eight ships and Representatives began debate eight more acquired by the com­ on the administration-sponsored pany subsequent to the election. Thomas-Lesinski bill, which calls In an unprecedented ruling, how­ for repeal of the Taft-Hartley ever, the NLRB ruled that a and reinstatement of the Wagner second election for the nine un­ Act with minor changes. voted ships was necessary before The labor-backed measure is the Union could be certified as expected to meet its severest test early in debate, as oppo­ (Continued on Page 3) 'ers. Meanwhile, the commie hatchetmen continued their campaign of violence against the SIU in Halifax and Mon­ treal, and vainly tried to pretend that their four-week old phony walkout was a genuine strike. The communists indicated their readiness to engineer any kind of a sell-out deal to tighten their waning grip on Canadian sea­ men. • The SIU Canadian District's Halifax Hall was opened in the face of threats by CSU Party stooges to wreck it and burn it down with the SIU inside. However, the hall opened on Monday, April 25, without in­ cident beyond the appearance be- fore the door of an illegitimate commie picketline, which was bluntly ignored by a couple of hundred Haligonian seamen anx­ ious to ship under SIU contract.. Seafarer Roy (Frenchy) La Pierre, an Haligonian and a vet­ eran of eight years in the SIU, was named Port Agent, with Alan Macdonald as assistant. Communist attempts at terror­ ism began the next day. A gang of commie goons sent ofut by the CSU leaders assaulted a young Haligonian with a semi-paralyz­ ed leg, whose only offense was that he had been seen entering the SIU Hall, and had been (Continued on Page 3) Battle For T-H Repeal Opens In Congress sition forces have offered as a substitute the Wood bill, a meas­ ure described by labor leaders as being more severe than the TaftHartley Act. (See page 16 for the AFL analysis of the Wood bill.) Despite a note of cautious op­ timism among administration leaders concerning the ThomasLesinski bill's passage, few Con­ gressmen and labor figures ex­ pect the bill to pass, without amendments, to win over the "middle-of-the-road" votes. Amendments expected to be added to the Thomas-Lesinski bill call for: 1. Strengthening of the na­ tional emergency strike section by permitting Government seiz­ ure of plants for a limited period while an emergency board studied the dispute. 2. More explicit free-speech guarantees for employers. 3. Loyalty oaths by union offi­ cers and employers alike. 4. Require unions to file finan­ cial reports. If the measure squeezes through the House, it is ex­ pected that treatment will be much the same in the Senate where the line-up of forces closely paraUels that of the House. �Page Two TBB SEAF ABB kS SEAFARERS LOG I ' Published Three Times a Month by the . SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District / BOG Bibadfoy, Mig 2, 1^49^ . HOW ABOUT THIS EASY. FtTTlNS WITH STRAPS ALL w WAYboww// • Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. — HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y.," under the* Act of August 24, 1912. 267 New Shackles For - Old The eyes of organized labor throughout the nation will be focused sharply on Washington for the next few days as one of the most important current legislative battles is fought to a conclusion. At this moment, the House is backing this bill, which would repeal the TaftHartley law and replace it with an amended form of the Wagner Act. Normally there should be nothing to it. Organized labor, representing a block of 16 million of the nation's working men and women,, has voiced its solid objection to the Taft-Hartley law. Also opposed to the anti-labor measure are multitudes of others, from progressive, fairminded representatives of industry—who recognize that labor restrictions are not conducive to harmonious labormanagement relations—to housewives, who know more than anyone else that the sta^ards of the American home are the result of a free trade union movement. Taft-Hartley law proponents hate to admit it, but they realize that sentiment is against the present law. So they've cooked up a substitute and they hope to put it over on the American people. They call this new labor-shackling measure the Wood Bill. But call it what they will, it's nothing more than Taft-Hartley—and worse. The legislative battle between the Thomas-Lesinski labor forces and the Taft-Hartley-Wood reactionaries might be a tough one. Every trade union member should let his representative know how he feels .about this issue. You can help in this fight by writing to the members of Congress from your state and district. Tell them you want the Thomas-Lesinski Bill passed. It's our fight. Let's get into it! Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post< card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Mtn-ine Hospitals Cities Service Victory You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hiuids. Do. what you can to cheer them up by For the second time in a year, the Cities Service writing them. Company has been kayoed in a collective bargaining NEPONSET HOSPITAL M. J. LUCAS election and the arm of the Seafarers has been raised high H. F. BEEKER R. A. BLAKE in victory. The 89 percent majority rolled up for the L. BALLESTERO V.' E. GROVES SIU in the recent balloting shows that CS tankermen J. S. CAMPBELL O. O. MILLAN H. MILLION F. CHRISTNER are even more convinced of the need for SIU represen­ V. W. CHESNER L. McCUNE A. J. JANELLO G. CARROLL tation than they were a year ago, when the Union emerged J. T. EDWARDS N. VRYDENBERGER I, H. FRENCH P. ADKINS from the first election with an 83 percent majority on E. FERRER F. KORVATIN Se Se A the seven ships voted. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL V. JIMINEZ G. P. REAGAN J, T. KEMPT • V. HOLTON PETE SADAWSKI Specifically, the results prove once again that when­ K. G. LUNDBERG J. SCHUMSKY WM. R. GARDNER ever unorganized seamen get the chance. they will over­ C. L. MOATS J. TOWNSEND E. MASSEY whelmingly choose the Union that brings the maximum W.^SEARS J. DENNIS P. PAINTER in Wages, working conditions and security—which is an­ H. SELBY R. TOLER WM. N. PRICE other way of saying -that they'll vote for the SIU every- J. SILLAK F. HIGGINS J. JI. DANIEL JR: Q. TULL - G. CRABTREE A. J. McAVOY time. L. TORRES GEO. W. MEANEY % X ^ T. WADSWORTH MOBILE HOSPITAL CHAS. A. BROWN G. WOODS C. LOCIGNO J. B. BERRIER F. ZESIGER C. ELLZEY F. C. HIGGASON C. C. RAYFUSE t ft J. P. BUCKELEW The discerning reader will have noticed that the STEPHEN CONNER STATEK ISLA1W5 HOSPITAL TOMMIE WILKINS SEAFARERS LOG has changed its frequency of publi­ M. C. BARLOW ERNEST JARRETT J. TURNER cation, and now publishes three times a month—roughly, C. W. GOODWIN JAMES LAFFIN XXX O. M. GREY the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month—instead of weekly. J. A. MARCOUX SAVANNAH HOSMTAL K. J. NICHOLLS Xhis move is in line with the Union's economy program, T. M.'BROyjN C. BUTLER J. E. STICKER G. LASS which every part of the Union's apparatus is conforming D. HERON K L. GUNDERSON M. LACO JR. W. STEWART with. ROTZ R. A. BARRETT L. C. COLE . LANDRY WYCHE While We would prefer to publish weekly—and in­ W. MEEHAN Sr S. t XXX crease the LOG to 20 or 24 pages—we feel that the lag W. J. MAHONEY -BALTIMORE HOSPITAL M. J. OLSON GALVESTON HOSPITAI. between issues is slight (about 3 days) and that the LOG D. P. GELINAS • r C. SIMMONS J. D. JACKSON win continue to supply the coverage that it did in the V. DACO , R. SOUZA * L. R. WILLIAMSON past. C. P. ALVARES , .S'" L. J. MCMILLAN J. HAVERTY •zj, V i New Log Schedule •* ,1 .. i : ? ^ �THE SEAFARERS LOG Monday. May 2, 1949 Page Three CSU Rank And File Repudiate CP Leaders (Continued from Page 1) heard to say that he thought the SIU was an allright union. The two ships crewed by Can­ adian Seafarers in Halifax were the Mount Sandra and the Dufferin Bell. In the opinion of many the crewing of the Dufferin Bell broke the commies' back. The call to man the Mount Sandra'came in before the Hali­ fax Hall could be opened. A crew was brought by rail from the SIU Hall in Montreal, clear­ ed by the Halifax Port Agent and dispatched to the ship the night of April 24. The .ship left for Galveston the following day. The Dufferin Bell, a coal burn­ er, was the first ship manned from the shipping list of the new Hall in Halifax. CREWED QUICKLY The call for a crew came at noon on Wednesday, April 27, and by two o'clock the 30-man crew was on the way. Eighteen of the 30 were ex-CSU members. Agent La Pierre said. Three other former CSU ships sailed-with full SIU crews from Montreal. These were the Pictou County, the Mount Alta, both freighters, and the Lady Nelson, a passenger ship. The phony strike called by the CSU's communist leaders at the end of Mabch was put over on the CSU membership without a strike vote, after the SIU Can­ adian District signed contracts with the companies late in March. The CSU had been negotiating with the companies fT5r a con­ tract renewal since mid-October. Talks broke down, and the dis­ pute was referred to a Board of Conciliation. , Sitting'on the thrjee-man Board were a representative of the in­ dustry, a representative of the CSU and a representative of the Canadian government. The Board recommended an agreement which had the unanimous ap­ proval of the three members, in­ cluding the CSU's own spokes­ man. Normally, in such a situation, the recommendations of the Board would have been accepted by both parties to the dispute. However, the communist leaders of CSU, without disclosing the facts of the agreement to their membership, called a strike. strength promoting communist causes. This was when the CSU lead­ ers called thejr strike, having to send goon squads to remove some of the disgruntled Canadian sea­ men from the ships the latter did not wish to leave. However, communist agitators whipped up phony enthusiasm for the strike on other ships or induced the men to walk off by using intimidatory tactics. They even managed to hang up ships in foreign ports, a move which Dave Joyce, Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the SIU's Can­ adian District, denounced as evi­ dence of outright irresponsibil­ ity on the part of the CSU's com­ munist leaders. , However, despite the CSU's claim of support from maritime workers in foreign ports, most of the ships tied up abroad were being worked this week, and be­ ing sailed by SIU crews flown out to man them. The CSU crews of these vessels were fac­ ing severe legal reprisals at home or abroad, and many were lan­ guishing in foreign jails. ' Meanwhile, the CSU's commu­ nist leaders showed their com­ plete willingness to make any kind of a sell-out deal they could find, in order to keep their hold on the waterfronts of Montreal, Halifax and other ports of East­ ern Canada. RENEWED PACT First they renewed their last year's West Coast contract with­ out change. This agreement cov­ ered 19 ships in an area where the SIU Canadian District, al­ ready had 31-«hips. The CSU leaders had been ex­ pected to strike the West Coast ships in an effort to bring pres­ sure on the East Coast, and the move left the East Coast CSU rank and file with their faith in their leaders shaken. Then, the CSU's leaders offer­ ed to make a deal on the East Coast based on the West Coast renewal. In effect, this amounted to telling those CSU members who still were following their lead­ ers, that the whole "strike" ac­ tion was a joke in the first place. SIU Canadian District officials reported that this proposal was not sitting very well with CSU rank and filers who had been on the beach for a month, sleeping on the dirty floors of CSU halls, or having the book thrown at them in foreign courts. Accordingly, the SIU officials said that there would be more CSU men applying for member­ ship in the SIU Canadian Dis­ trict, a prediction that was be­ ing borne out at this writing. Actually, as Dave Joyce em­ phasized in a series of radio broadcasts from Halifax over station CJCH, the original aim of the CSU's communist leaders was not to win their so-called strike, but to completely disrupt and discredit the Canadian mer­ chant marine. The evidence of this rested in the fact that the CSU leaders failed to make the elementary plans that a seamen's strike re­ quires for success. They failed to line up the ships' officers, the longshoremen, the teamsters or anybody else. They struck when there was no money in the CSU treasury. They struck when the Canadian merchant marine was at a low point in the postwar readjust­ ment process. It was obvious to the SIU Canadian District that the com­ munists' real scheme was to im­ pair the Marshall Plan and the Atlantic Pact, and create so acute an unemployment problem in Eastern Canadian ports that they would find fertile ground for sowing more seeds of commun­ ism. It was the timely arrival of the SIU which prevented this from happening. Cities Service Seamen Say: We Want Seafarers' (Continued from Page 1) bargaining agent for personnel in the entire fleet. Of the 110 valid votes tabu­ lated in the latest election 98 were tallied for the SIU. Only 12 votes were cast against the union. In all, 176 valid votes were counted by the NLRB. Of these, 66 were challenged by the company and the board. However, because of the over­ whelming number of ballots in favor of the SIU, these challeng­ ed votes could not affect the results of the election, the NLRB said, and therefore will not be investigated. Under NLRB procedure the company has a period of five Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The over­ whelming NLRB election vic­ tory brings nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. DISTORTED FACTS In fact, the communist lead­ ers lied abouf the agreement, in­ forming the CSU rank and file that they faced a 25 percent wage cut and loss of the hiring hall. Actually, the agreement was pretty much what the rank and file wanted and expected to working days in which to file accept. objections to the election results. By rejecting the Conciliation Board's proposal, the CSU, which If the company submitted ob­ never had been certified as bar­ jections before the deadline date gaining agent for the ships, le­ of Friday, Api'il 22, the Regional gally eliminated itself from the Board will conduct an investiga­ field, unless it could hold on by tion and then forward a report main strength. But the CSU did to the Board in Washington for not have the strength, so dissat­ final ruling. If the objections are thrown isfied were the rank and file with their communist leaders. out, an order, duly certifying the When the SIU Canadian Dis­ SIU as collective bargaining trict, which already possessed agent for the Cities Service many friends and contacts among fleet's unlicensed personnel, will the CSU rank and file, signed be issued at that point. It is expected that the mach­ what was essentially the Board of Conciliation's contract, CSU inery of the Board will be members began flocking to SIU speeded up to 'permit a ruling as soon as possible, should the halls. Obviously, they had been wait­ company step in with last-min­ ing for the chance to have a ute arguments on the election union which did not waste its outcome. Ships involved in the ballot into port, in order to reduce the NLRB. The ninth ship, the Gov­ tally just concluded were the number of men eligible to vote. ernment Camp, was polled by Archers Hope, Bents Fort, Brad­ But as fast as Union sym­ mail ballots. ford Island, Fort Hoskins, Lone pathizers were fired, new ones A last ditch attempt by the Jack, Royal Oak, Salem Mari­ came up to take their places. company to halt counting of the Conditions were such on Cities ballots ' failed, when Federal time and Winter Hill. Service ships, that it didn't take Judge Simon Rifkind set aside COMPANY STALLED long for men to realize that the on April 20 a temporary injunc­ .Throughout both elections, the only sound way to improve them tion obtained by 12 CTMA men company made desperate efforts was through representation by on the grounds that they had re­ to stall the procedure and to in­ a genuine trade union of sea­ ceived no notice of the election. timidate the crews. men. Among the petitioners was In short. Cities Service men David Furman, principal orCities Service's viciously anti­ union practices reached a high- refused to waver from their posi­ organizer for CTMA who was ex­ point during the campaign pre­ tion that the SIU was the answer posed in the SEAFARERS LOG to their problems. ceding the second election. as a Cities Service front man. When the NLRB finally set the The company lawyer came up STUNT FAILED with a new stunt, a company date for the second election and In this maneuver the company union, apparently with the established the mechanics by thcTught in mind that, if Cities which voting would be con­ tried to make it appear that CS Service seamen could be lured ducted, the company steadfastly employees, and not the company, by extravagant" promises into refused to cooperate and at­ were taking the action. However,. supporting a company union, tempted to impede the procedure. Judge Rifkind ruled that the Beginning with the balloting Federal District court had no they would reject the SIU. of the first ship, the Winter Hill, jurisdiction in the matter. But, at every turn, the Cities on Feb. 20, NLRB officials had Counting of the ballots was Service men overwhelmingly re­ to conduct the poll at dockside then begun on April 15, in the pudiated the company-conceived NLRB regional office here, and and dominated Cities Service points, off company px-operty. the SIU victory was annoimced DELAY GAINED Tanker Men's Association (CTMA). The company went into Fed­ shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the SIU strongly Despite the company's rigidly eral Court on Feb. 22 and ob­ pursued plan of wholesale firings tained a temporary injunction advised all pro-Union men of men even slightly suspected halting the election after six aboard Cities Service vessels to of pro-Union sentiment, the ships had been voted. At a rerhain on their ships until the Cities Service men's determina­ hearing two days later, the in­ Union is certified and a union tion to be represented by the junction was modified, and vot­ contract is negotiated. SIU became stronger than ever. ing was resumed. Union organizers pointed out that the company is making vig­ For the remainder of the bal­ RUSE RECOGNIZED orous efforts to replace men with CS crewmen saw clearly that loting the company demonstrated known pra-Union leanings. the company union was only an a more cooperative attitude, inas­ The era of company abuse and attempt to keep them from much ns it had failed to dis­ intimidation of its unlicensed courage men from voting by its realizing the improved wages, personnel is rapidly appi-oaching working conditions and security policy of non-coopei-ation. the end and union sympathizers The voting of the Salem Mari­ benefits that would come with an time and the Lone Jack was should stay on the ships until SIU contract. thei-efore conducted aboard ship the fight is completely won, the In fact, • CTMA eventually in the manner prescribed by the SIU organizers said. ppoved to be a boomerang. This was demonstrated on innumer­ able occasions. On board one Cities Service ship, a CTMAsponsored meeting suddenly Any crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to turned into an SIU rally, so con­ charges by the membership of the SIU. vinced were the men that CTMA was a nothing more than a trick Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in to delude the crews and imple­ line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with ment the company's abusive ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have practices. charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. When the'company saw that the CTMA hogwash was turned The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ back by the crews, it stepped up ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ its attempts at intimidation. Fir­ acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of ings and blackballing reached gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, wholesale propositions. Whole pilfering on SIU ships must be wiped out completely. crews were discharged every time Cities Sei-vice ships came WARNING TO PILFERERS �TMB S RAF AH ERS LOG Page Four Port Wiliiiiiigtoii Monday, May SL IMS AFL BUTCHERS THANK SIU FOR'OUTSTANDING SUPPORT' Shipping Good 11 Mobile Expects Shipping Rise By ERNEST TILLEY By CAL TANNER WILMINGTON — With one WITH A.r. or L. MOBILE — The pace of ship« week behind me as the new ag­ ping in this port continued slow ent in this Branch, I'll try to during the period since the last 2QI N.WCLLA &TRe£T give the lowdown on this area, report, with but six ships paid CKtCAGO 6, (LLIHOIS aided " by Max Byers, former CARL W. JIMCRSON tNTCfmATIONAC pnzsiQttft off and five signed on during the agent. PATRICK e.OORHAN April 4, 1949 IHTeRNATfOHA^ SCCr-rnCAR. past week. Since the last report shipping We paid off the Wild Ranger^ has continued to be excellent. Noonday, Iberville, Waterman; We are finding ourselves short the Corsair and Pointer, Alcoa, of green ticket ABs and rated Mr. C. J. Stevens * ^ ' and the Steel Ranger, Isthmian. men in the Stewards Depart­ Assistant Business Agent ment. Six ships were contacted Sign-ons were the Corsair, Seafarers Union ^ during the past week and re­ 523 Bienville Avenue Wild Ranger and Iberville, all Nevr Orleans, Louisiana placements put aboard them all. on continuous articles; the Steel We can use men holding the Ranger, headed for the InterDear Brother Stevens: tickets listed above, but that coastal trade, and the Alcoa does not constitute an invitation Pointer, headed for the bauxite Our Vice President Sam Twedell advised us by letter that to gashounds and performers. I'un. your Organization has given him outstanding support in Birds of this type will find the In-transit ships were the Pa­ our campaign to organize meat store employees in New climate warm, but the reception triot, over from Nfew Orleans in Orleans. ^He advised also that your local union furnished cool. good shape, and the Kyska, in George'H.'McFall as a Picket Captain. Not only is the SIU cracking from the Texas coast. down on the gashounds, but the We've heard a rumor—there's I want to thank you very warmly for this fine support police here are running in every­ no telling how accurate it is— and I wish you wohld extend our deep appreciation to one they see staggering around that Waterman intends to put Brother McFall for the fine work he did for us. We hope the streets, as a couple of Broth­ three additional ships into serv­ at some time in the future to be able to return the favor ers have found out. ice carrying coal. to some of your looal unions who may need help. The Steel Chemist is in dryIf it's true, we figure it is be­ dock here following a stint on With kind personal regards, I remai^ cause of the battle the SIU and the rocks of San Nicholas Is­ organized labor waged against FratpYnally yours, land. It'll be a little while be­ Hoffman to see that at least 50 fore she'll be back in operation. percent of the ECA cargoes were Until recently this port was carried in American ships. * operated through the San Fran­ According to newspaper re­ cisco Branch, but now • it has ports, the amount of cargo being PEG:el S e cretary-Trea sure r been accorded full status as a carried in American ships has Branch in itself. We'll try to increased greatly in recent weeks. In line with the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District's traditional policv of giving aid to other It looks like our battle for more keep the membership abreast of trade unions whenever possible, the Union's New Orleans Branch has been backing the Amal­ American shipping in ECA may the shipping and news of im­ portance coming out of the Los gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen, AFL, in its drive to organize that city's meal store pay off in more jobs for the employees. In the letter reproduced above, fatrick E. Gorman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Meat membership. Angeles-Wilmington area. Workers Union, expresses his organization's appreciation to SIU. CHIN SPROUTS At the Marine Hospital here One bit of local color is the the following Brothers are now fiesta being held in San Pedro tied up for major and minor re­ now. The local males are re­ pairs: J. g. Berrier, F. C. Higgaquired to raise beards for the son,-~J. P. Buckelew, Tommie occasion, or go to the hoosegow By JOE ALGINA while be awaited subsidy ap­ like the man for some petty Wilkins and Ernest Jkrrett. for a couple of hours. Before • signing off for the proval of his plans to operate reason, and decided he'd make I hadn't intended to enter the NEW YORK — Joy is mixed two P-2s—which he would buy— the trip short a man in the black week, a quick rundown of the festivities, but I could easily with gloom this week in New in the trans-Atlantic service. gang. The beef was settled with oldtimers ~^on the beach shows qualify with this. crop of chin York. fhe company footing a bill for the foUowingr' D. Dougherty, W. While there is stiE a good pos­ wool I'm sporting. It wasn't in­ While the membership is cele­ sibility that he'll receive ap­ one month's wages for the man. Aplin, F; St. Mary, D. Mitchell, tentional, I just haven't had time brating the SIU's victory in the proval of his subsidy and even­ This same Engineer pulled a E. Lamb, J. L. Webb, L. F. Dav­ Uities Service election, they're to exercise my razor. tually run passenger ships to similar caper on an earlier trip, is, G. A. Oberry, G. Stroecker, The only oldtimers to be found bitter over the' rejection of Bern­ Europe, our hopes of putting one when he demoted an engine room E. A. Wright, S. Luttrell and here in this period of somewhat stein Steamship Line's bid to into operation this spring have man. That time it cost the com­ J. Parks. Itish shipping are the following: charter a passenger ship. On top been dashed. pany the ^iffei'ence in wages, Johnny Gallagher, Red Kirk, of this, shipping has lost its zip The reason given for turning plus overtime. This Engineer is Shorty Odom and Bob McCul- and is moving at a slow pace. proving to be an expensive lux­ loch. We don't expect to have Bernstein had intended to down Bernstein's charter appEca- ury for the company to main­ tion was a r^ort by the Coast them on hand either by the charter the P-2 General Meigs to tain. time the next report is written. put into trans-Atlantic service Guard that the Meigs "*would OTHER SIGN-ONS need extensive repairs. By WILLIAM McKAY The other sign-ons were: Steel No date has been set for the TACOMA—^It'U be a long time Maritime Commission to rule on Executive, Steel Surveyor,- Isth­ before the people around here Bernstein's subsidy bid, so we mian; Raphael Semmes and will forget the rumpus of two don't look to any help in ship­ Afoundria, Waterman; Robin weeks ago when we were hit by By BENNIE GONZALES ping from that source beforo Grey and Robin Doncaster; the an earthquake. Here at the Hall John B. Marion; New London; BALTIMORE — For the past Navigation; Carabulle, Cuba Dis­ early autumn. Coral Sea; Seatrain Texas; Inez, the Brothers- were beating their two weeks we've been enjoying tilling; Chilore, Feltore and Ven­ On the payoff front we handled Bull. The Inez, formerly the gums about conditions in gen­ the following ships during the excellent shipping, so good that ore, Ore Line, eral, when suddenly the deck Agwicomet, took a full crew. last period: Helen, Suzanne^ heaved up and the building be­ at the moment there are many We had hoped to sign-on the Despite the fact that a gang­ Marine Arrow for another voy­ Edith, Frances, Emilia, Elizabeth gan to shake like -it had the jobs on the board with no takers. age, but she is being turned over and Kathryn, Bull; Steel Sur­ way watch is put on a ship for DTs. This most • enjoyable state of to a non-SIU company. She is a veyor, Isthmian; Oshkosh Vic­ only two reasons—to keep peo­ Some guy hollered, "Earth­ shipping is expected to continue hard ship tq give up, as the crew tory, Loyola Victory, Bessemer ple from walking off with ship's quake," and we lit out of here gear and to keep unauthorized into the coming week. Beyond was tops and always brought Victory and Afoundria, Water­ persons from the vessel—a lot of on the double. Everyone abanman; New London, Arctic Tankthe ship in clean. dojned ship in two seconds flat that we'll make no prediction. drs; Strathmore, Strathmore men on gangway watch let any­ and lit out for the wide open LONG VOYAGE one and everyoneon the ship. We paid off the following ships, Shipping Company (destined to spaces. When a crew finds the gang­ all of which were in good shape: The final trip of the Arrow lay up for awhile); Colabee, AnpiWhile speeding down the street Marquette Victory, Steel Sea­ was supposed to be a short one, erican-Hawaiian; Evistar, Inter­ way watch picking his teeth I happened to look up and saw instead of picking out the farer, Steel Fabricator, Isthmian; but the crew was out several continental; Seatrains New York the top of an old hotel start to Firmore, Venore, Chilore, Felt- months. She hit port with a load and Havana; Coral Sea, Coral phonies, they should crack down come down. When I saw that ore, Ore Line; Mae and Evelyn, of disputed overtime, all of Sea Steamship Company, and on the offender. The job was I shifted gears and turned on the Bull; Seamar and Marymar, Cal- which was settled right on the John Gillis, Smith & Johnson. created for the protection of supercharger, v ship's and personal gear. mar; Telfair Stockton, Oro Navi­ ship. The Gillis was the first Smith & After tremors of over 30 sec­ Before, signing off, it wouldn't gation; CarabuUe, Cuba Distill­ The only flurry of activity took Johnson ship to hit this port in onds, the quake ended. Oldtim­ be right not to give a word of ing; Daniel Lownsdale, Water­ place two weeks ago, when we over a year. ers around here have told me it thanks for the fine job of or­ man; Algonquin Victory, St. put on a demonstration before BUCKO ENGINEER was the roughest ever experi­ ganizing done by the Seafarers Lawrence Navigation; Marine the MCS Hall here against the enced. i hope it is the last. We signed on an almost equal aboard the ships of Cities Serv­ Arrow, Robin. participation of the MCS in the number of vessels, all without ice. As a precaution we have both The signon list isn't as long, SIU's beef in Canada. hitch, though a beef came up The first election showed a doors of the Hall wide open for We put 350 SIU and 50 SUP after one of them left port. but it is still an impressive par­ clear-cut win, when the SIU quick exits. Except for a little ade. We cleared the Maiden men in the show and it was The Chief Engineer of the Sea picked off over 80 percent of the plaster that fell from the ceiling, Victory, Fairland, Daniel Lowns­ quite impressive — I'm sure it Trader booted an Oiler off the votes. This recent election the Hall came out okay. The dale, "Waterman; Steel Maker, impressed the MCS that we want ship a few minutes before sail­ showed it was "no fiuke, when men around here are now ask­ Steel Worker, Steel Seafarer, them to keep hands off a matter ing thne. It was learned that almost 90 percent went in favor ing if we qualify for risk bonus Isthmian; Telfair Stodcton, Oro that concerns only the SIU. I the the Chief Engineer didn't of the SIU. . in this area. Cities Service Victory Cheers New York Tacoma Seafarers Get The Real Shakes Baltimore Reports Jobs Aplenty �Monday, May 2, 1949 The remarkable growth in the shipping under the Panamanian flag has been viewed with un­ easiness ever since the economic depressions of the inter-war period. Before 1924, Panama had a merchant navy too insignificant to be separately listed in int^national shipping statistics. In that year'it makes its first appearance in the statistical tables of Lloyd's Register,, with only 15 ships of 85,593 tons gross. But by 1939, before the outbreak of the last war, Panamanian shipping had already increased tenfold: 159^ ships totalling 717,525 tons gross. When figures became available again after the second world war, Panama was seen to rank, in terms of registered tonnage, among the sizeable maritime nations. It is true that the postwar statistics still give but an incomplefe picture, and that the lack of data for the intervening years makes compari­ sons difficult, but the growth of Panamanian shipping is clearly revealed. According to Lloyd's Register, the number of ships registered in Panama was 369, totalling 1,720,260 tons gross at July 1, 1947. The United Kingdom Chamber of Shipping puts the figure at 446 ships totalling 2,458,000 tons gross at December 1947, of which 291 were dry cargo ships totalling 1,274,000 tons gross and 155 tankers totalling 1,184,000 tons gross. (Ed. Note: Some recent estimates give Panama a total close to 4,000,000 gross tons.) It will be observed that tankers account for a high proportion of the Panamanian tonnage. TUE SEAFARERS LOQ This study of the Panamanian shipping situa­ tion was released by the London headquarters of the International Traniq>ortworkers Federation, the international body organizing the scheduled boycott of Panamanian ships. The boycott, which was unanimously endorsed by the Fourth Bien­ nial Convention of the Seafarers, will be world­ wide in extent. Final plans are to be drafted at a London meeting now in progress. The members of the American Boycott Committee, formed on April 5, are: Joseph P. Ryan, President of the International Longshoremen's Association; John Owens, Secretary of the ILA; Paul Hall, Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the SIU, A&G District; Morris Weisberger, East Coast Representative of the SUP; Captain Tommy Atkins, President of Local 88 of the MM&P; and Fred Howe, General Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the Radio Officers Union. Pago FIT* The American Neutrality Act forbade U.S. ships to enter the ports of belligerent countries, and ships were. transferred to the Panamanian flag in order that shipping operations with the countries at war might continue. Then, when after the war American began to sell surplus tonnage, a number of these ships were acquired by Greek owners, who did hot wish to return to their own country because of the uncertain pohtical situation in Greece at the end of the war, and the fear of confiscation in the event of a Communist revolution, and pro­ ceeded- to place their ships on the Panamanian register. Connected with this position is the fact that American ships have been sold abroad on condi­ tion that they are placed on the Panamanian register until the price has been paid in Amer­ ican currency, a condition which is linked up with the question of trade balances. Such ex­ planations, however, if valid at all, cannot justify the 'permanent retention of tonnage on the Panamanian register. cently the . figure was 10 percent—but an excep­ tion clause permits the hiring of seamen of other nationalities if ao Panamanians are available. In practice it therefore matters little whether the law prescribes 10 or 25 percent. INJURIOUS TO CREWS The beginnings of the drift of ships of various Little weight, also, can be attached to other nationalities towards the Panamanian flag date explanations offered to justify the growing prac­ back to the shipping slumps of the inter-war tice of tonnage transfers. In a number of cases, period. notably of British, Norwegian and Swedish The volume of shipping space had outstripped owned ships, it has been urged that the crews the volume of trade to be carried, the competi­ enjoy full safeguards in respect of social pro­ tion for freights became more and more acute, visions and the settlement of disputes, but it is and the transfer of ships to certain flags was hard to see how such safeguards can operate in one of the expedients devised for gaining an practice. advantage in the" struggle. Actually cases can -be cited by seafarers' The reasons are not far to seek. In the tradi­ unions of members who have been discharged Their presence on the Panamanian register .is tional maritime countries, protective legislation from Panamanian ships on account of illness indirectly due to the stipulation, which was had been progressively developed, and the sur­ without any claim to qompensation of any kind. made by some oil-important countries, that the^ vey requirements to which shipowners had to Employment contracts, further, contain a oil they purchased should be carried in ships conform were of an exacting nature and pro­ clause which permits of dismissal of men for under their own flag, and which resulted in. the vided safeguards to seafarers, shippers and the "neglect of duty." oil companies registering their fleets in different travelling public. This clause is supposed to be based on Article countries. In these countries, taxation also was a heavy 1223 of the Panamanian Maritime Law, but charge on the shipowners. Seafarers had or­ unions claim that it has not been possible to TONNAGE GROUPING ganized themselves in trade unions, and were ascertain what the Article provides. During the war, however, many of these no longer at the mercy of the shipowners as far In effect under the employment contracts men tankers were re-registered in Panama, where as the fixing of working and social conditions have been dismissed at the whim of Master or they have since remained, apparently joined by was cncerned. owner without there being any means of others. redress. REASONS FOR SWITCH The tonnage grouping of 347 Panamanian ships In this connection mention may be made of listed in Lloyd's Register 1947-48 was as follows: Ships which could .be registered under a flag other complaints made about Panamanian ships Gross Tonnage Number of ships where the owners were free from restrictions and obnoxious practices to which they lend clearly had an advantage over others. 500-1,000 30 themselves. Generally speaking, they could accept lower .1-3,000 ^ 66 Information in our possession points to the freight rates where the struggle for cargoes was use of these ships for the smuggling of arms and 3-4,000 : : 44 keen. 4-5,000 .! 26 men into areas of unrest such as Palestine and Besides, the benefits of such registry have in Albania. 5-10,000 160 • recent years included the earning of higher Over 10,000 21 DEFENSE IS WEAK freight rates in trades in which owners subject That Panama's present merchant navy is dis­ to strict control have not been able to engage. These reports also speak of owners who accept proportionate is evident. The external trade of Panama was a suitable country for the pur­ bribes from men who, for some reason or other, this Central American Republic, with a popula­ poses of shipowners concerned with immediate are prepared to pay to obtain employmt nt in tion of not much more than half a' million, is advantage rather than long-term effects. Panamanian ships. negligible. As a country practically without any external . Sometimes it is claimed that the tonnage trans­ 1940 imports amounted to $24,000,000 and ex­ trade of its own, and without any background of ports to $4,000,000. The heavy adverse trade maritime practice and tradition, there was no ferred to Panamanian registry is old. 'Presum­ balance,. which seems to have been a regular question of its ratifying or enforcing the various ably it is implied that this in some way justifies the measure. feature for the past ten years, is mainly witlj the international conventions. But seafarers do not agree. Either a ship is United States, and is due to the import of con­ Such maritime legislation as was to be found fit to operate at sea or she is not. sumers' goods for sale to the Canal Zone per­ on its statute book was ineffective. By register­ If not, then she should be scrapped in the sonnel and to the big transient population. ing ships in Panama, or by creating straw com­ In 1942, for instance, of . the total imports of panies which ostensibly bought them, as well interests of all concerned; in the other e\ ent, the $38,000,000 about 75 percent came from the as by other devices, owners could reap the objections formulated are equally as valid in the case of obsolete tonnage as .they are in that of United States, which also took 98 percent of the advantages of an unscrupulous practice ships built more recently. $2,250,000 of exports. The advantage of the -transactions to Panama So much for the motives behind the startling itself is probably mainly financial—for the serv­ LAW VIOLATED ice of placing ships on a largely fictitious register growth of the merchant shipping of a tiny Nor is Panama a nation with any seafaring it collects a registration fee (at present an initial Central American republic, which in the past tradition to speak of, for the ships sailing under tax of $1 per ton plus an annual tax of $0.10 per was a negligible quantity as far as maritime the Panamanian flag are almost entirely manned ton)— and possibly to exaggerate the importance enterprise was concerned. by crews of other nationalities. Although it has been said above that the of Panama as a maritime country at Interna­ avoidance of higher wages and better conditions -It is true that the Panamanian law stipulates tional Maritime Conferences. The second world war brought a development of employment for the crews is one of the main that 25 percent of the crews of Panamanian ships shall be of Panamanian nationality—until re- of a different character to complicate the position. {Continued on Page li) �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Monday, May-2, 1949 CSU Action Was 'Strike For Strike's Sake' Tonight we bring you^the story of a strike that is not.a strike, called by a dying outfit which calls itself The Canadian District has been sponsoring a "union." Picketlines have been established and a series of nightly broadcasts aimed at keep­ gangs of armed hoodlums roam the streets. No ques­ ing the seamen and citizens of Halifax in­ tion of wages or conditions is involved, yet hundreds formed of the strike fomented by the Can­ of men are faced with the permanent loss of their adian Seamen's Union. Last week's LOG jobs, just to satisfy the communist few who pull the strings. carried the texts of the first four radio talks; This, we believe, is a story without parallel—the this week the two succeeding talks are strange picture of a strike for strike's sake, a foul printed on this and the following page. political demonstration such as only the communist The broadcasts have been highly success­ party is capable of. Such niisconceived action can end ful in throwing the spotlight on.the corrupt only in disaster and, unfortunate though it may be, administration, of the CSU, and the manner the real sufferers will be the misguided CSU seamen and .Canadian shipping. Then, when all is lost, the in which its communist leaders have used communist leaders like the proverbial Arab, will "fold the membership to advance the communist their tents and silently steal away." cause. Every development in the so-called strike by the CSU, against the deep sea ships contracted to the Yet their terroristic campaign has had no effect. SIU Canadian District, has borne out what has been The SIU sailed every ship that has called for a crew. the SIU's contention regarding the CSU ever since the CSU first came under the influence of the com­ This morning as you all know, the SIU Canadian District, sent a full crew to the Sun Prince in. Halifax munist party. Everything the CSU has said or done since they harbor. This afternoon, word was flashed from Mon­ commenced their phony action has raised the question: treal that the overwhelming majority of the crew of Are the CSU leaders interested in the welfare of the thf Lady Nelson has chosen the SIU over the CSU. In an effort to offset the surging^ tide of the SIU Canadian seamen, or are they out to destroy the Canadian merchant marine, to advance the aims of sentiment, the CSU leaders are using lies and still more lies in addition to terrorism. Both techniques the communist party on the world's waterfronts? are old communist techniques. DELIBERATE ERRORS? When the crew of the Chandler voted overwhelm­ Last night, you will recall, we reviewed the seven ingly in favor of the SIU over the CSU a few days basic strategic and tactical errors the CSU officials ago, the best the CSU officials in Halifax would admit made. Or were they errors? The mistakes were too was that maybe 3 or 4 men had voted the SIU way. elementary to have been accidental on the part of We wonder how these CSU officials v/ill explain supposedly smart union officials, as we clearly showed. away the great majority of men aboard the Lady All through the strike, all through the events lead­ Nelson who expressed their preference for the SIU. ing up to the strike and, in fact, all through the years, Will they say, "Well, there were three or four men the communist officials of the CSU have practiced a who voted for the SIU?" consistent policy of misleading and lying to the rank The SIU has charged that the CSU has been in­ and file for their own purposes. efficiently administered in every manner. The SIU Take the so-called issue en which the "strike" was has pointed out that a "Tag Day" is a pretty pathetic called. The fact is, there was no strike issue. There way for the leaders of the CSU to propose fo raise is no strike. After a Conciliation Board had proposed the kind of money that is required for a long, costly a contract to which even the CSU's hand-picked rep­ strike. resentative had agreed, those CSU leaders solemnly PHONY LIBEL SUIT thereupon threatened to call a strike because the We have charges that, if the funds and affairs- of contract included a "wage reduction" and would "des­ troy the union hiring hall." The membership naturally the CSU had been praperly handled, there would be no need for Tag Day. became steamed up by the prospect of a wage cut. The only answer the communist leaders of the CSU Who wouldn't be? have found is a fake libel suit. They used libel suits The only trouble was that no wage cut ever was last year, as well as when they were losing out on proposed. the Lakes. All the suits were later ruled out. The only trouble was that there never was a pro­ All they can hope to accomplish through a libel suit, posal to destroy the union hiring hall. is to be able to say to those fast-dwindling few in The SIU Canadian District signed the very con­ the CSU who still believe what their leaders tell tracts, so far as wages and the hiring hall were con­ them, "Everything you hear about us is a lie. To cerned, as the Conciliation Board proposed and the prove it we are to bring suit..." CSU rejected. That wage scale is based on 170 dollars As a matter of fact, the SIU Canadian District has a month for Able Seamen, and it is not a reduction. the communists for a long time, as CSU officials brag to their members that they have been fighting signed a tanker contract, calling for $185 a month have the other Districts of our Union. On the basis for Wheelsmen on the Great Lakes. But they neglected of experience, we can, we believe, come pretty close to mention that this contract covers only 4 ships. to predicting what the CSU will do next. We draw our These four ships compare poorly with the Canada conclusions from what we have seen of communist " Steamship's 61 ships, Sarnia Steamship's 11 ships and tactics in general, and CSU tactics in particular, in Colonial Steahiship's 11 vessels, which the. CSU lost the past. ' The first thing they will do now^ is embark on a on the Lakes to the SIU Canadian District. face-saving campaign. They will do this in a number The SIU has well over a total of 100 contracted of ways. vessels at this moment—and on all those vessels the , First, they will try to disarm the internal opposition Wheelsmen's wages are $200 per month. with their phony libel suits and similar tricks to Quite a bit of difference, don't you think? "prove their virtue." But why did the CSU call its phony strike? There Second, they will try to stir up sympathy for is only one possible answer. The CSU men wanted disruption. The only trouble is that they are the themselves. Third, they will kick dead horses. ones who have been disrupted. The dead, horse technique is one we can expect NO ANSWERS TO QUERIES to see used widely. One of their favorite whipping For the past week, the SIU has been putting it up boys will be the late and unlamented Adolf Hitler. to the CSU leaders to answer a few questions for the They have already started this. CSU members, who benefit of the rank and file. have inquired of their leaders about the charges Apparently ^e CSU rank and file are now putting leveled by the SIU, have been told, "Don't pay any these questions to their leaders. Judging by the way attention to the SIU, they're just using Hitler's propa­ • the rank and file CSU members have been contacting ganda methods." the SIU Canadian District's temporary headquarters, Now Adolf Hitler was a monster and a scourge, and they haven't cared much for the answers they have the SIU hates everything he ever did or stood for. been receiving from the CSU leadership. In fact, several thousand members from Canada and Actually they have agreed with the Seafarers' an­ the States went to their deaths in the war against swers. The swing to the SIU is now on—and what is Adolf Hitler. the answer from CSU officials to this pro-SIU swing? But we wonder why it is that Hitler is dragged in, The answer is terror. to the exclusion of Joseph Stalin—rthe man who made Yes—the communist leaders of the CSU have ac­ the treaty with Hitler, that was the "go ahead" signal knowledged by their actions that there is nothing that allowed Hitler to start the war in 1939. Hitler they can do to answer the SIU, except to use violence. never used a propaganda technique tnat the commu­ Last night we heard of the beating of SIU mem­ nists have not used at one time or another, for pur­ bers who were asleep in their bunks aboard a ship poses just as foul as Hitler's. in Montreal. Before that, it was the vicious beating •The communist officials of the CSU can be expected at McAdam. This is the only answer that the com­ to whip up sympathy for themselves with a variety of munist leaders of the CSU can think of. Any wonder, tricks, all of which are transparent to those who then,^ that these same leaders have proven themselves have been going up against them for years, as the xinfit to lead a Union? SlUhas. V - • They will make the martyrs of themselves. They will dream up parallels between their own position, and that of persons for whom the general public has legitimate sympathy. In other words, "First we are beaten, then all trade unions are beaten." Don't you recognize the line? Thmy will accuse officials in Ottawa and elsewhere of bias. They will claim that foreign powers are ex­ erting their influence against them. Certainly the communist officials of the CSU will do their utmost to minimize every loss they have suffered. They will say that every shiF|, including the Sun Prince which has just obtained a Canadian crew, is unimportant. That was what they said last j^ear when we defeated them on the Great Lakes. They kept saying • it until the end. And then there was nothing at all for them to say. They will expand at great length on' their libel suit, which is also what they did on the. Lakes last year. But what they won't say is that the libel suits on the Lakes came to nothing. They wiU cry for protection ]py the policej forgetting that their habit of taking the law into their own hands resulted in the atrocity at McAdam, where a . communist directed CSU goon squad broke into a hotel to beat up sleeping members of the SIU. Why do we make these predictions? Because we have fought the communists since 1938 and have learned their ways. What they don't do tonight, they will do tomorrow. Let's get away from the present situation for a moment, and go back through the past 10 years, and see how the communist leaders of the CSU have acted in the past. Originally, the CSU was a part of the SIU. But in the early forties the CSU fell completely into the control of men whose first allegiance was to the commpnist party, not to the Canadian seamen. Since one of the pillars of the SIU policy, from the begin­ ning of 1938 to the present day, was opposition to the communist party, the next event was inevitable. At the SIU's convention in New Orleans in 1944, the CSU was ousted from the SIU, when the CSU leaders who were present at the convention refused to disavow their sympathies with tl;ie communist party. It was then that CSU officials began to step up their^ pro-communist activities, which in its .present stage is clearly directed at disruption, if not des­ truction, of the Canadian Merchant Marine. They began an all-out campaign to eliminate the anti-communists from their ranks. They did not suc­ ceed entirely but they forced many a Canadian seaman across the border into the United States. 6thers they kept silent by brutal beatings, such as we have seen in Halifax and Montreal in recent days, and by threats to wives and children. So active in promoting the., interests of the commu­ nist party in Canada did the CSU leaders and their henchmen become, that the CSU became the corrimunist party's most trusted union in Canada, and served as a refuge for many top party members who needed protection, transportation or some other service. A NEW ERA OPENS But all that is past and gone. The CSU is now on its way out. The SIU Canadian District is here. to stick. We have the deep sea ships under contract, and our Union not only has the reputation of having the finest contracts in maritime, but it has the reputation for living up to those contracts scrupulously. Tag Days, libel suits and cries of red-baiting will not keep us out. The record of the last two and a half weeks is a demonstration of that. The rank and file of the CSU. is flocking to our temporary' headquarters and, when we establish our permanent headquarters this week, we expect . that many will come to register for jobs, and join a Union which puts the welfare of seamen first and does not tolerate politicalism of any kind. Tlie rank and file of the CSU will flock to a Union which does not ^collect assessments at every turn­ around of a ship, but on a basis fair to everybody after the assessment has been approved by secret ballot. Can the CSU match that? > They will flock to a Union whose financial accounts are posted in all Union Halls every week. Can the CSU match that? They will flock to a Union which does not spend all its money on elusive legal fees. To a Union whose officials do not order strikes in foreign ports, or strikes that must be financed by Tag Days. They will flock to a Union whose officials do not« invent strike issues that do not exist. The unity of United States and Canadian seamen in the SIU, together with their British, Scandinavian and other European affiliates of the International Transportworkers Federation, is labor's own front line pact against communism—a unity that in the full sense of justice cannot and will not fail to triumph. �Monday. May 2. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sevea SlU Canadian District Offers Program Last night we told you something about communist strategy and tactics that the CSU and other com­ munist controlled unions- normally employ, and we also told you what we expected "^he CSU to do on the basis of past experience. Now we find that our predictions are being con­ firmed. Take this Tag Day business, for instance. From the moment the Tag Day was announced, we have maintained that, at this stage of the CSU's .strike^hich-is-not-a-strike, there should be m6ney enough in the CSU's treasury to carry on for awhile. If there isn't money enough, those communist offi­ cials never should have commenced their action in the first place—that is, if they had any idea of playing to win and not just to disrupt. To go into a strike action—even a phony strike action—without money enough in the bank to see you past a period of less than three weeks is irresponsible leadership, and in one way of-aelling out the rank and file of any organization. BECLOUDING MANEUVER Actually the Tag Day is itself a maneuver to win sympathy by clouding the issues. This, as we told you last night, is a typical-communist trick. This has been confirmed today. We even heard it 'over the radio. The CSU leaders have seized on the completely false notion that the SIU Canadian District will not ship Haligonian seamen. Of course we'll ship Haligonian seamen. Why shouldn't we? Actually, the SIU Canadian District has made it clear all along that it welcomes any non-communist seamen of the CSU to visit our new Halifax office when it opens. Come on in and sign up, we have said. If you come from Halifax, fine. Ship from your own home town. Something that the CSU oveiiboks, is the fact that the crew lists of the ships we have supplied with crews reveal that we have shipped 100 percent Can­ adian crews. The Department of Immigration has confirmed this fact in a public statement. At any rate, we repeat what we have said before. There is a better way than Tag Day for jobless CSU members to get up the money to support themselves and their families. That is to join the SIU Canadian District the Union that is interested in wages and con­ ditions—not politics. Don't let CSU spokesmen cloud the issue! , The comniunist leaders of the CSU have attempted to cloud other issues, tOo. Last night, they singled out the Hiring Hall clause in the present contract between the steamship companies and the SIU Canadian District. That is the same Hiring Hall clause which the CSU leaders rejected. It is also the same Hiring Hall which the CSU's national secretary announced, on April 12, that he would like to accept. Perhaps this fact is not generally known. But in Toronto, on April 12, the national secretary of the CSU suddenly announced that the CSU leadership was ready to withdraw its objections to the contract the Board of Conciliation hatL-recommended. Apparently that news hasn't filtered through to the Halifax branch of the CSU yet, or at least 'hadn't filtered through as late as yesterday. HIRIN.G HALL OUTLINED For we heard the Hiring Hall in our contract de­ nounced as being virtually no contract at all. Then we heard a great deal more that had nothing to do with th6 Hiring Hall at all. Now let's see what this Hiring Hall does.Actually it is a very strong Hiring Hall. The Hiring Hall requires that a man be a member of the Union before he can be sent to a job on a ship. This is the closed shop, pure and simple. What greater protection can a union ask for its members? The CSU complains that it does not provide any protection for crews paying off in United States pprts. This is no complaint at all so far as the SIU is concerned. Our reply is that the SIU's United States Districts have branches in all United States ports. Our United States Brothers always guarantee to force Canadian shipowners to supply Canadian seamen to Canadian ships. They always live up to their guarantee. They, too, are SIU. This is a guarantee that the CSU is in no position to naake. Now let us speak to the seamen of Halifax. We are in the process of opening permanent offices here in Halifax. Its location'will be announced the day we are rekdy for business. The location will be an­ nounced over this station—so keep your sets tuned to this station at 9 PM, every evening and get the news. Incidently we understand that the communist party has ordered its hacks irj the CSU to go to any lengths to prevent us from' opening and maintaining a permarient office here. Moreover, we understand that, if we open the Hall, the communist party has ordered its hacks and hatchet men to destroy it. That is the tone of the -several anonymous telephone calls we have received. We call this to the attention of the citizens and officials of Halifax, so that you may know where to place the responsibility for any acts of violence com­ mitted, which- may be the result of the communist party's orders. We call this to your attention, because we have served notice on the communist leadership of the CSU that the Canadian District of the SIU is in Eastern Canada to stick. Wef call this to- your attention because it is the policy of the communist leaders to prevent their own misguided members from seeing how a democratic union operates other than by violence—by terror, by beating sleeping men with baseball bats, as they did yesterday" in Montreal. The SIU' Canadian District feels that the time has come to lay down a program which it can offer to the seamen of Halifax. Let's put it on a 1-2-3 basis. Here is what the SIU Canadian District can give you: First: A Union-controlled Hiring Hall with jobs for those,Halifax seamen who are, members of the SIU, or who wish to become members. Second: Full time Union representation aimed solely at gaining greater social and economic security for seamen. In these matters we look to the future, not just to the present. Third: International support from powerful friends whom the SIU possesses all over the world. Fourlh: The SIU offers Canadian jobs for Canadian seamen. Fifth: The SIU Canadian District will offer a pro­ gram for Canadian seamen, aimed at creating more employment for Canadian seamen by the following steps: A—By shipping^ responsible Union crews, who will provide the efficient seamanship which will make the Canadian Merchant Mai'ine itself a more efficient body. This, in turn, will result in more Canadian ships. It will, in effect, offer more of an incentive to Canadian operators to invest in greater operations. • UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM B—By demanding larger crews to take up the slack in unemployment. One of the more tragic aspects of the CSU's current strike action is that it was taken at a time when unemployment was becoming an acute problem in Canadian ports. This unemployment problem must be solved. In­ creased manning scales will help a great deal. C—By demanding better shipboard conditions. For instance, the SIU Canadian District will insist that larger quarters with better facilities be pro­ vided for Canadian seamen. D--By insisting that the seamen of the SIU Canadian District run their own Union, and not - leave the running of their affairs to political hacks and waterfront bums. E—By insisting that the men of the SIU Can- Canadian SIU Halls The SIU, Canadian District, maintains Halls in the following Canadian Ports: HEADQUARTERS, 512 McGUl St., Montreal. HALIFAX, 1281/2 Hollis St., Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL, 1227 Philips,Square. Tels. Plateau 8700 and Marquette 5909. PORT ARTHUR, S3 Cumberland Street, Tel. North 1229. • PORT COLBQRNE, 103 Durham St., Tel. 5591. TORONTO, 1119 Jarvis St., Tel. Elgin 5917. VICTORIA, B. C., 602 Boughton Street, Tel. Empire 4531. VANCOUVER, 565 Hamilton St., Tel. Pacific 7824. Permanent headquarters will be opened very shortly in Halifax. Meanwhile, the SIU in that city can be reached by calling the following num^bers: 3-7231, Extension 403. adian District press constantly for a better and more stable living for seamen. For instance', the practice of pulling Canadian seamen off Canadian ships for imagined offenses against the Union—a practice the CSU has made a habit of^must be stopped. The CSU was not try­ ing to protect Canadian seamen. On the con­ trary, the CSU was trying to discipline anticommunist seamen, and to discipline any man who tried to do his work in a neat and efficient manner. F—Maintaining a Union newspaper edited for the benefit of seamen, a paper containing material about the technical, legal and other problems _ seamen face, a paper stressing the experiences seamen themselves undergo in the course of their work. Such a paper would necessarily eliminate phony feature- articles about such people as Henry "Wal­ lace from the United States, who, whatever else he may be, most certainly is not a maritime personality. G—By insisting that the Union be dedicated to the proposition that going to sea is an honorable and responsible occupation. H—By insisting that the Union use its economic power to improve the economic power of sea­ men, not to follow and promote the political aims of schemers who frequently are not even bona fide seamen, and have no legitimate right to serve as officials of a seamen's Union. RECORD OF SIU IN US There is our program. That is what we offer the seamen of Halifax. You will ask—What are the chances that the SIU Canadian District- can carry it through? Let's take a look at the record. . The situation in Canada today is not unlike the situation in the United States merchant marine in the middle thirties. At that time, the so-called leaders of the American merchant seamen's movement were the type of leaders now running the CSU. ^ A number of them could not even show one year's 'discharges from ships. They just weren't seamen. Yet they had confused and misled a great many American seamen into believing that their disruptive tactics were "necessary." They had perfected ways of systematically eliminating all internal opposition. This was the atmosphere in which the Seafarers International Union of North America was born. The SIU, composed of stalwart anti-communist men, im­ mediately- started a program aimed—even as the Canadian SIU. is now aiming—at achieving full econ­ omic and social freedom for seamen. Did they get it? Well, here are some of the things they did get: They raised the level from about $37 a month for Able Seamen to the present American level of $225, for base wages. They also created the first Union-controlled Hiring Hall in the history of seafaring people. They increased all manning scales by 45%. They achieved freedom from following all kinds of dictated political twists. They used their economic strength for the protection of seamen, and in support of the legitimate economic demands of other non-communist trade unions. VICTORIOUS HISTORY Through the years they fought the shipowners in strikes that" are now milestones in the history of maritime labor on this continent. And they won those strikes—against the mighty P&O Lines, against Seatrain Lines, against the great and arrogant Isthmian Steamship Company. In 1946, they tied up the entire shipping industry of the United States on all coasts, when other unions meekly accepted a wage scale that seemed inadequate to the SIU. And while they were scoring these gx-eat victories, they built internally along sound siamen's lines. As an illustration, they established as their own rule that to be an official^ a man must show a minimum of three years of seatime. That is the Seafarers International Union, of which the SIU 'Canadian District is a part. Is there any reason wh* the Canadian District can­ not do for the seamen of Halifax and the rest of eastern Canada what the SIU has done for seanien elsewhere? There is no reason why not. The SIU Canadian Distx'ict can do" what it what it sets out to do. We will do what we set out to do. Now is the time to start. �djce as 3^%ahditide&ttiie disareJihed man rcsjjfcek, ihebdl (jMhvducedi^ is eveti' wor^ iliaitiie T-H T taiQt \\acve^cS:ori 13 biU,wh£(£.iocnddtssiiMie> Alabama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 House Of Representatives Frank W. Boykin (D) George M. Grant (D) George W. Andrews (D) Sam Hobbs (D) Albert Rains (D) Edward deGratfenreid (D) Carl Elliott (D) Robert E. Jones, Jr. (D) Laurie C. Battle (D) Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arizona 1 John R. Murdock (D) 2 Harold A. Patten (D) Arkansas 1 a 3 4 5 6 7 E. C. Gathings (D) Wilbur D. Mills (D) James W. Trimble (D) Boyd Tackett (D) Brooks Hays (D) W. F. Norrell (D) Oren Harris (D) Idaho • 1 Compton I. White (D) 2 John Sanborn (R) Illinois 1 William L. Dawson (D) 2 Barratt O'Hara (D) 3 Neil J. Linehan (D) 4 James V. Buckley (D) 5 Martin Gorski (D) 6 Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 7 Adolph J. Sabath (D) 8 Thomas S. Gordon (D) 9 Sidney R. 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Hunt (D) �T M E SEAFARER^ lO G Page Ten Monday, May 2, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Bees To Meet Canadian Crew Charges Coast Gu^d Refused Cola Teams In Softball Tourney lAid To Injured Seaman, Ai^s Probe Charging neglect of duty, the crew of the SS Wild Ranger, Waterman, ihas called for an investigation into the refusal of the Coast Guard to dispatch medical aid to a crewmember injured in a shipboard fall while the vessel was enroute to San Juan from'"broken ribs and possible internal "In the following hours the Skipper sent three more radio !!?»few Orleans on April 9. injuries. "He was unconscious when r According to a letter to the carried to the ship's hospital. SEAFARERS LOG from the "Immediately the Captain sent ship's three delegates, the Coast an emergency radio message to Guard base in Miami refused to the Coast Guard station in Miami Send a plane to the ship to rerequesting a seaplane to remove jnove Seafarer M. J. Smyly, who Brother Smyly to a shoreside had been seriously injured when he fell from a bosun's chair to hospital. 'The Coast Guard's answer was |he deck. that landing conditions were not The chain of events, as de­ too favorable. This despite the scribed in the letter, was as fol­ fact that the seas were very lows: calm and an 18-mile-an-hour "On Saturday, April 9, Brother wind blowing, perfect conditions Smyly, while painting the king for a landing^ post on the starboard side for­ "The Coast Guard advised us ward in a bosun's chair, was to keep the man comfortable and pitched to the deck below when treat him for shock. This we the gantline rope broke. Brother -had already done. The Chief Smyly sustained a broken ankle, Mate did as much as possible to 'lacerations about the body, two keep the patient comfortable. John Kealy Dies In Bangkok messages without success. Des­ pairing of any assistance from the Coast Guard, he ordered the ship to full speed and caUed for an ambulance to be waiting at the dock in San Juan. "It was more than 30 hours later that the vessel arrived in San Juan and Brother Smyly was removed to a hpspital; 30 hours in which he had been in severe agony." In concluding the report, the delegates stated that seanaen do not beef about trivial matters, but the Ranger crew feels that an "investigation should be made to find out why the US Coast Guard neglects service to US ships in "home waters when they are maintained to ^render such service. It's a case of deplorable negligence that might have cost a seaman his life." The delegates who submitted the report are -J. D. Kennedy, Deck; R. G. Long, Engine, and J. P. Morton, Stewards. As the ^een grass pushes up through the soil at shore points up and down the coast, the lads of the SS Colabee are limbering up for their annual whack at Softball. Plans for putting a team onto the field were formulated at a recent shipboard meeting, according to Tex Suit, who will serve as co-manager for the Colabee's 1949 Softball aggrega­ tion. Most of the games on the Cola Bees' schedule-will be play­ ed up in the softball conscious town of Baie Comeau in the province of Quebec. Each spring the Colabee resumes her news­ print run between the Canadian port and New York, approxi­ mately- a 14-day turnaround. . Suit says that in the small but modern paper mill town of Baie Comeau, "the people go in for sports in a big way." They organize several' softball team^ into a local league," he added. The Cola Bees, composed of officers and unlicensed crewmen aboard the Illinois-Atlantic pa­ per carrier, will meet as much of the Baie Comeau softball op­ position as their stopovers will permit. It is expected that this year the softballing Seafarers will lend plfenty of color to the mill town games. At the recent shipboard meeting it was decided that the Cola Bees' official uniform would be a blue jersey, emblazoned by the team name in gold lettering. And, of course, a large bee will serve as a background for the team's name. Suit, who in addition to his co- " managerial functions will hold down several of the season's pitching assignments, says this year's Cola Bee outfit will be in there swinging hard to live up to the reputation established" by shipboard teams in previous years. Want Games The "Seafarers," a softball out­ fit whose home grounds are in Brooklyn, is looking for pitchers, the LOG has been informed. All the players are reported to be SIU members. The team is now making bookings for games and the lads will play anywhere in Brooklyn, our informant said. He advised that anyone- inter­ ested in trying out for a position on the "Seafarers" should see Paul Gonsorchik, "owner" of the club. He'll also book games. Two SIU-Manned Ships Freed From Shoals Two SlU-contracted vessels which had run aground were .re­ floated last week with no in­ juries or loss of life among the crews, and only slight damage to one ship. Isthmian's Steel Chemist ran aground off Long Beach, Cali­ fornia on April 10^ and the Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum Company ship, ran onto a reef off the north coast of Cuba on April 18. The Steel Chemist, entering Wilmington harbor in a thick fog, encountered a strong south­ erly current and struck the rocks off San Nicholas Island. On Friday, April 15, the ship was freed from the rocks, and taken to Wilmington harbor where divers' reported the hull cracked in several places mid­ ship. She'll enter' drydock there for repairs. The Chemist was enroute from the Far East to Wilmington -with her final destination the East Coast. QUICKLY FREED The Sanford B. Dole ran aground during a storm and was freed a few hours later without sustaining a"y damage. She put into a Cuban port. The cutter Miaoma had rushed to her aid from Miami. The mishap suffered by the Chemist was the third of the year to befall Isthmian-owned ships. Early in the year the Steel Maker ran aground off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and the Steel Admiral was hung up in Suez about the same time. The Admiral, during the same voyage, struck a mine in the Saigon River, but sustained no damage. Seafarer John Keal^'s body about to be committed to the sea southeast .of Bangkok on March 27, as bis grieved ship­ mates stand by. Seafarer John J. Kealy died aboard the SS Steel Navigator, on March 21 in Bangkok, and was buried at sea, the LOG learned in a letter signed for the crew by H. L. Thomas. Thomas wrote that he made his annoimcement "with great regret and sad feeling," and added that Kealy was "a good Union man and a good ship­ mate." He sailed as Oiler. "The ship was riding-the hook in Bangkok, Siam,. at the time of John Kealy's death, but due :to all kinds of regulations and ^restrictions he could not be put ashore to be buried by the laws of that country," Thomas said. • Accordingly, Kealy was buried at sea below Bangkok on March 27 at longitude 106 degrees 56 minutes east. "All hands stood at attention while Captain Mark Suglien said prayers over the body," Thomas declared in his letter. "With deep respect all hands said the Lord's Prayer to­ gether and Johnny Kealy's body was committed to the sea." Kealy was born in England in 1909 and joined the SIU in June 1947, receiving his book in July 1948. He is survived by his mother, Mrs, Emma Kealy of 5616 Wal­ ton Avenue, Philadelphia. While cargo is removed from the beached Steel Chemist prior to refloating, the tug Viking; laut lines to keep the^ Chemist from toppling over on the rocks. �Monday, May 2. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings SeaSxrcrSam ROBIN KIRK, Mar. 27—Joseph Carriveau, Chairman; Leo Allen, Secretary. Following discussion held previous meeting, motion carried that stowaways are not to do any work on this ship. Ship's delegate reported that if the ship docks in the morning, payoff would be held in the afternoon, in which case there would be no draw. Departmental delegates reported that everything is okay. Motion by James While, sec­ onded by Michael Magal, that an amendment be made to Section 8, which deals with sailing time on weekend sailing, through a cussed new shipping rules and referendum. Motion recom­ the method of registering in the mended that sailing time be three groupings. It was sug­ posted before 5 PM Friday if gested that further clarification ship is to sail before 8 AM Mon­ of the group registration«method day. Under education, the value should be requested of Head­ of inter-depaftment cooperation quarters. was stressed. Because all three 4 4 departments have been working SANFORD B. DOLE, Feb. 22— together on this ship, there likve B. Higdon-, Chairman; L. F. been no beefs. Deck and En­ Toland, Secretary. Delegates re­ gine Departments thanked galley ported on standing of men in men for their good work on this their departments. Robert High trip, and Steward in turn, ex­ pressed appreciation of his de­ was elected ship's delegate. Mo­ partment for the cooperation tion carried urging department heads to get messhalls, passage­ given them. ways showers and heads cleaned up, with job to get under way immediately. Suggested that check be made into shortage of soap. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. , ' [1 4 4 4 JEAN,-Feb. 11—Felix Bonefonte. Chairman; Billy McCarthy. Secretary. Motion by Brother Mateo that all escape hatches and port holes be repaired be­ fore ship sails on next trip. Delegates aie to investigate pos­ sibility of securing larger beds. Engine delegate is to check radi­ ators aft and inspect blowers in engine and fire rooms. Spigot needed for, water cooler in en­ gine room. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to Stewards Department for its fine job of feeding and serving crew. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. - 4 4, i ROBIN SHERWOOD, Feb. 3— Fred Miller, Chairman; Gerald Sinkes, Secretary. Ship's dele­ gate read letter sent to Brother Hall concerning death of one of our shipmates. Also a report on the man employed as his re­ placement. Department delegates announced total number of disputed hours of overtime. After discussing case of three men who missed ship in Durban, crew decided that ship's delegate should prepare a statement of the incident and forward it to the Headquarters. It was agreed that an account of the difficul­ ties arising out of the Captain's failure to be more definite in posting sailing time should be in­ cluded in statement. Injui-ious effect of performers aboard ship 4 4 4 was discussed under Education. WARRIOR, Feb. 27—Nels Lar­ son, Chairman; William Brown, 4 4 4 STEEL INVENTOR — William Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ Roma. Chairman; V^liam Healy, ported that clothing, personal ef­ Secretary. Ship's delegate Jos­ fects and union papers of three eph Slackowilz and department Brothers left , in Yokohama be delegates reported. Crew wishes put under lock and key. Deck fresh water in messhall for use delegate repoi'ted disputed over­ in making coffee instead of the time to be taken up with Mate. water drawn from boilers as now Other delegates reported no being done. Another sink is beefs. New Business: Motion by needed in galley as present one Scott that delegates get together is being used for washing and on repair lists. Good and Wel­ rinsing. Liquid soap dispensers fare: Suggestion made that were recommended for installa­ foc'sles and recreation roohi be tion in crew's head as a stricter sougeed before ship arrives in sanitary measui-e. port. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 TELFAIR STOCKTON, Feb. 27 —L. E. McCune, Chairman; Peter Piascik, Secretary. Delegates re­ 4 4 4 ROBIN HOOD, Feb. 13—Don­ ported no beefs, gave the num­ ald Mease, ChaiHnan; William ber of bookmen and permits in Moore, Secretary. No beefs in their depai'tments. Good and any of the three departments. Welfare: Agreed that no one Motion carried to have ship's should tamper with refrigerator delegate se^ Captain about pre­ and that it be defi>osted only by paring draw-list two days prior authoi'ized crewmember. Cap­ to arrival in port, and to have tain assured Steward that neces­ Captain instruct company agent sary painting would be handled to have money available at time during trip. Suggestion made convenient to men off watch that stand by man clean up when .ship arrives. Motion messroom for his respective amended to further request that watch. R. Ruttkay elected ship's Captain put out draw every five delegate by, acclama^tion. One days in port, as customary. minute of silence for Brothers Ernest Metis, Electrician, dis- ,lost at sea. WILLIAM TILGHMAN, Feb. 6—^Richard W. Simpkins, Chair­ man; Mike Streiffer, Secretary, Election held for ship's delegate. James W. Brake elected. Dele­ gates reported little disputed overtime. Good and Welfare: Recommended that cold drinks be served twice^ daily in - warm climate. Recommended that noise be kept to minimum so watch can sleep. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 PURDUE VICTORY, Feb. 27— Arthur Werl, Chairman; Arthur Thompson, Secretary. Delegates reported no beefs pending. New Business: Motion carried to dis­ cuss activities of Chief Cook. Various members discussed his overstaying shore leave. Sug­ gestion made that man make donation to LOG in lieu of being logged by the Skipper. Motion carried for Cook to donate any amount he sees fit. Good and Welfare: Brother suggested that all crewmembers turn in extra linen. ieitexs \caH$ CUT and RUN By HANK 4 4 4 AZALEA CITY, March 13— Fred Roman, Chairman; Satirias Foscolos, Secretary. Delegates re­ ported all working smoothly in their departments. New Busi­ ness: Motion by Rothmier that sufficient notice be given before ship's meeting is held. Motion by Amato that due to failure of port steward at end of previous trip to provide promised galley gear and repairs that tl>e ship's delegate check with department heads before ship's departure to spe that all gear is aboard and necessary repairs have been made. Question on milk taken aboard in Antwerp. Belgianborn crewmember maintained that milk is pasteurized and is perfectly okay. Crew gave wholehearted thanks to Stewards Department for fine meals. In all ports the Brothers have written letters to many Con­ gressmen and Senators urging them to vote for the ThomasLesinski bill which repeals the Taft-Hartley Act and allows. our American labor unions to survive and progress. And, according to reports, many Brothers have explained to their families back home why they should immediately write letters to those home­ town Congrssmen urging them to vote for the bill. Write those letters today. Brothers. It's up to us to win this beef. . 4 4 4 Steward Bill Durham,, who knows how to sell life insuranee, is in town after homesteading six months aboard the Alcoa Clipper .out 'of New Orleans... Every time Brother Walter Gardner sailed into town with his mustache we failed to mention his visit. From now on we'll clean our "news" sextant and announce he's in town — with or without the romantic fuzz. 4 4 4 Tony Zalewski just anchored with his cigar, after a boneyard job and some tanker sailing... Carl Wayne, the rolypoly Elec­ trician, was here after a long absence. Last week he sailed out agaia... Paul Goodwin, who's always wearing dark glasses, was wishing he would receive some mail to pass the time away. Any­ thing else, Paul? ... Eddie Ralko just made a ship this week .. Bill Glick lost his voice last week and was given three different medicines to take, which are making him feel worse than ever. 4 4 4 STEEL MAKER, March 12— 4 4 4 Ricky, Chairman; Ramon IrriArthur Camara was in-transit last week aboard a Bull zarry. Secretary. Delegates all Line wagon on the "sugar run." His shipmate Julius Thrasher reported disputed overtime. New must still be aboard his recent home, a Seatrain scow... Business: Motion carried to draw Steward Jose Quimera, the oldtimer, was in town last week up new repair list. Motion car­ ... Weaver Manning is in town doing some walking on the ried for ship's delegate to check shipping deck rather than any skillful cribbage-playing or union books for Patrolman. Mo­ pinochling on the recreation deck. tion carried that all three dele­ 4 4 4 gates see about engine depart­ Norman "Ozzie" Okray, who's really making a home out of ment ovei-time. Motion carried to make report on Brother Jose the Algonquin Victory, navigated ashore this week for some mail ... If our memory isn't slipping we saw Brother "Three-finger" Aquilania's death. Morgan sail into town last week and grab'a job the same day... It sure looks like there are American ships in New York harbor. 4 4 4 HASTINGS, Feb. 13—W. Hamilton, Chairman; C. J. Oli­ ver, Secretary. Delegates re­ ported everything in order. M. C. Wautlet elected ship's delegate. Good and Welfare: Discussion on insufficiency of nighf lunch. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. ,•444 OREMAR, March 1 — Ferron, Chairman; M. EsChenko, Secre­ tary. Delegates' reports accepted. Discussion on repair of water cooler. List of fines made up for violations of messroom pro­ cedure. Moneys to go to hospi­ talized Seafarers. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 Here are some other Brothers in town: Robert Harless, • Archibald Volkerts, -Eddie Hallihan, Sal Volpi, Carl Lawson. A few Brothers in-transit were: Pete De Pietro, William Traser, Erwin Max, Charles Mazur. Those who recently arrived into town were—Charles Jindra, Joe Clurman, Larry Key, Lawrence Edwards, Raymond Grindle, Joseph Lapointe... The LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers— John Lefco of New York, H. Dickmeyer of Louisiana, Roy Barker of Louisiana, Walter Prang of New York, John Paerels of California, Gerald Gjerseth of Wisconsin, Alfred Ortega of - Florida, George Lawrence of Alabama, Harold Hamilton of Alabama, A. Gamzon of New York, Walter Matthews of Florida, Charles Merritt of Florida, Donny Woods of Florida, Gibson Coker of Alabama, James Nelson of California, Julian Lewis of South Carolina. 4 4 4 Last minute news—Three SIU ships were in the news recently from various parts of the world—Isthmian's William Tilghman and the Steel Chemist, also there was the SS Sanford Dole... Brothers, keep those jobs shipshape, the ships dean and happy. Your SIU agreement is your responsibility at all times. �Page Twelva TBE SEAFARERS LOG Monday, May ^ 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEARS Says Delegates Form Union's First Line Of DMense, Asks For Better Cooperation £ PALS MEET IN SOUTH AFRICA • To ihe Editor: come acropper. Brief analyses of men an additional man. Despite Although much stress has been some of these cases will amply this person's long years of Union laid on the other component illustrate the bearing their solu­ membership, the delegates put parts of our Union, no more tions have on the crew and the him off the ship. Honest to goodness oldtimers than passing reference has been membership at large. made regarding ship delegaites. Here's one of the beefs: The who really helped build our un­ They are the difference between Sand Chief's officers apparently ion will commend this action, making a contract a live docu- had adopted a manana attitude knowing that the building pro­ men or having a dead one. Cap­ toward the ship repairs in gen­ cess is a continuing one and that able union representatives are eral, and installation of a wash­ only through the weeding out of essential to the harmony of a ing machine in particular, be­ performers and Joul balls will ship where factionalism and op­ cause they had allowed a long the SIU consistently grow and portunism come so frequently to list of such items to pile up for ^pand. Another kind of pest—the guy the fore. A poor delegate creates longer than a rhonth. Having more than a bellyful of with OT tentacles — was soon more sores than he cures. Most of us choose the line of promises, the delegate bee-lined found out and speedily taken least resistance in administering around •to see the ship's three care of by the delegates. This our contracts, but ship delegates lop ranking officers and demand­ cKaracter boasted that he, was have got to go the whole way. ed action. Actjpn came with sur­ on the scow "solely to make a They form SIU's front line of prising suddenness, for all next buck. That was all to the good defense. It is their determina­ day the ship was bustling with until it was learned that his tion to get for the crew what activity in a belated effort to methods included everything from catering to the officers to it is entitled to which certifies satisfy the crew's demands. IV^eanwhile the officers, figuring brow-beating his fellow crewRobin Tuxford crewmember Joe Startwood, MM, right, the standards that our Union members. to get in the last lick, needless­ poses with Afrikander friend visiting him aboard ship in fought so hard to establish. He had a curious back injury Port Elizabeth. Picture by Rudolph (Gabby) Gross.., . ^ Daily they deal with human ly tied up the ship while re­ pairs were being made, obvious­ which prevented fiim from per­ equations in shipboard relation­ ships. With an eye to the future ly with the intent to smear the forming many onerous tasks contract they look around to see crew with the brush of irrespon­ while on watch, but once the if more jobs can be created, more sibility. However, alertness on overtime period began his ailing compensable work provided for the part of the delegates got us member effected a miraculous the crew. They seek to eliminate good results. They notified Union cure. No job was too tough for 8 time more a seafaring people red tape which only succeeds officials that every Seafarer was him then. He did more work To the Editor: in increasing friction, decreas­ at his post and that if any quick­ than the rest of the deck gang Most Americans, who see the than, the Americans ai-e today. ing efficiency. The ease and skill ie strike was in progress it was put together, that is overtime United States a rriaritime nation, Therefore, America, whose with which they dispose of their being perpetrated by the officers work.. The payroll sheets show -believe that they are a great Government had just signed the * it. His total overtime pay ex­ problems will go far toward set­ and not the crew. Atlantic Pact and had pledged ceeded the aggregate amount of people who live by the sea and its assistance to "Western Euro­ ting a pattern Union negotiators PLOT SQUELCHED prosper by the ocean trade. To will follow come bargaining This information was quickly the other nine ABs. . be soberly i-ealistic, let us see pean Nations, must become BLEW TOPS time. relayed to company officials and how the United States, as a sea­ ocean-minded and call for ships the day was saved for the crew. The lid this phony was sitting faring nation, compares today to be built and manned if the GOOD NEGOTIATOR The Union's record of honorably on blew off one day when he with little Latvia 40 years ago. American way of life is to be preserved. We must have a A good delegate will expedite holding intact its contractual ob­ tried to get one of the fomhours for taking on dry stores Riga, the capital, with popula­ strong merchant marine or else problems himself rather than ligation was maintained. tion of some 250,000, was then, draw Union officials away from In another case, a gashound by threatening his fellow crew- proportionately, a busier port suffer the consequence. And, if big business thinks that his is more pressing duties to handle proved costly to the Union to members with bodily harm. That ship-level beefs. He knows how the tune of one job that could cooked. his goose, which made than New®York is today. For a the pleasure of chartering cheap week in midsummer of 1908, a foreign bottoms, let him remem­ to cooperate intelligently when have been written into the con­ the officers very sad because he Riga newspaper listed the num­ ber that he may find to his sorr was tabbed their best worker. the interests of the Union and tract, had he simply remained on Before closing I'd like to make ber of arrivals and sailings as 80 row that he may have to pay the company are in common, duty when he should have been. a plea to the membership for steamers and 120 sailing vessels. for the pleasure. and how to compromise intelli­ Instead, his performing and abbetter • understanding of their Forty years ago, the Latvians, R. J. Peterson gently when their interests are steeisni put an unduly heavy who numbered 250,000 people, in conflict. burden on his fellow crewmem- delegates. Theirs is no. pleasant owned some 750 vessels, with 500 On this ship, the SS Sand bers, who covered up for him. task, acting as shock absorber Chief, many problems have come By doing so the company was between the company and you. ships for deep-sea trade and 250 schooners sailing coastwise. to harass the delegates, but, so given its most solid argument Be considerate in your judgment far, those worthies have yet to, for refusing to grant the depart- of them. Nobody ever rendered It means to say that for each the perfect decision. In human 3,000 Latvians there was one ves­ relations there has to be give sel sailing the seas and earning LONGTIME SHUTTLERS TO FRANCE money—as against one US ship and take. These men constitute the rank today to each 100,000 Americans To the Editor: and file officialdom. They know who hug themselves ashore. • I've been sent to the land of your problems first hand and As for the cargo tons, carried, tea and crumpees by Uncle Sam have to live with the results of there were in Latvia 5 inhabi­ for a 30 month stint and would their settlements. They have the tants to one ton—against 20 in­ like to have the LOG sent here Union welfare at heart. And, habitants in the United States, instead of my home. I miss therefore, yours, or they never or four times less. True~_fhe reading it weekly. would have accepted the' thank­ Latvian ve^els were small, but Sometimes when I walk to the less job in the first place. they provided jobs for some 10,John Cole 000 seamen, as against 80,000 PX here I get to thinking that Americans employed on US ves­ maybe some former ship opera­ tor makes up <the price list. This sels today. is. the only place I know of FAST TURNOVER where a 10 cent bottle of hair Headers notifying the SEA­ No Latvian sailor had to stay tonic costs 45 cents. A $16 radio FARERS DOG of a change in ashore loiager. than two weeks to costs $30 in this place. Somebody is making a nice mailing '^ddressv are, re­ get his job aboard ship at pay which, after 9 months of sailing, living and I hope he doesn't quested to include their old address along wjth ihe new. gave him enough money and the have to wait "too long before he If you haven't seen one of your old shipmates in the past chance to ^o for 3 months to can retire with a mansion and In addition to making easier year chances are that he's aboard the SlU-contracted Camas navigation„,,school and pay his a few Cadillacs. Talk about the switch-over it will also Meadows, out thirteen months on eighteen months articles,, The own way. The figures show slopchest prices, this set-up guarantee uninterrupted US Petroleum Carriers, Incl, ship is running oil between the that in the United Slates, which makes me think those days were mailing service. . Persian-Gulf and France. The Seafarers are, bottom row, left ' has a population 73 times that of giveaways. All notifications of change to right—^Mike Klepeis, Alex Hersch, A1 Davis, Joe Eakin, Latvia in .1908, there is one sea­ of address should be ad­ Well, the quicker this hitch Steve Sloneski, Mario Simonetti, Jack McNulty and Joe Meyerman employed to each 1(875 is up the happier I'll be." Here's dressed to the Editor, SEA­ chak. Top row—Lew Cantero, Bob Moroniney, John O'HannaAmericans ashore, as against one to better contracts and a quick FARERS LOG, SI Beaver sian, John McCarty with mascot "Dutch," and Ed Metcalf. seaman to 225 Latvians. That is, victory over Cities Service. Street, New York 4, N. Y. Picture was submitted by Bill FeiL 40 years ago the Latvians were Pfc David Arscolt Compared To Tiny Latvia, US Is Landlubbing Nation Seafarer-Soldier Rates Slopchest Over Army's PX- Ug Subscrtters �" V • • _' ' '• ' .'T- • '.' Page Eiflaen — —•• .-•*• J n c 0 C ~-M-..n £1 TBE SRAlF ARE RS Monday. Mky 2. 1949 • I \ The Wbifce The Sea" LOG Thiidking It Over By SALTY DICK DIscMige (M 40-Year-Olds Seen As Major US Profelent To the Editor: I's Tbwn House , and I hear the Seamen's Club at Matadi, Belgium Congo would ' reBommend'v iit higAl^ Fov 91.95 like to receive the LOG»... If ' per day I have m dean room you go to Marshall, Liberia, go ' and:. 9. good' ntaSk to- serve, men. up stream on a barge ^is the You> can elwnys go- to the guest of" Firestone Rubber Com­ ' lounge and read or meet a few pany. At ITarbal, headquarters of. the boys. If you play pool, of the company, you'll see the there's a table in the recrealargest airship ia Africa. You ' tion room. can also visit the rubber planta­ Ramon Usera is an out-patient tion-. It has 800,000 acres and ;in New Orleans. He •has- ear 10J500,600 trees. If you doubt it, trouble Luis Ramirez wrote a you can count them yourself. good article on tattooing. The Harbel has 10,000 modern homes. seamen of today are not going: The only ships hitting- this port for self-adornment like they are the Delta scows. once- did... Scotty Malvenan, Patients in the New Otieans oldtimer from way back, is ready marine hospital have told me to, take a Cook's job going south that the SIU takes good care ... Jose Arceo from the West Harry Benner, Bosun of the of them.... A ' sign in- the Coast has been in the Gulf area Bull Run, is caught in a pen­ YMCA in New Orleans reads: for four years. He plans to get sive mood by a fellow crew"Only man under 3S can se­ hitched and live in Bayou La member. Ship returned, recent­ cure: rooms." I tried to get a Fouch Being a married man ly from voyage to Curacao, room there during the Mardi and. a Mobilian are the reasons England, and the Netherlands. Gras. I'm now staying at the W. B. Yarbrough gives for sail­ ing on the Clipper Tip Cole­ LOG ON MENU man says the longer the trip the better. At present he's on a 17 To the Editor: AT GRILL IN day cruise ship. PORT ARANSAS John Wunderlich wrote a let­ At last I've come across the To the Editor: ter some time ago picturing a Numerous merchant seamen "star messman." He's John­ ship at sea. He mentioned three come in this grill when they nie Crews of the Clipper.... things: the soul, immortality and dock at Harbor Island across the Why do most Captains say the briefness of life. These channel. Several have asked if they want a chicken farm three matters can be pondered we had copies of your news­ when they retire from the sea? at length by all of us, young or paper. We would sincerely ap­ V/hat are your plans for the old, ashore or afloat. preciate receiving one or more future? Retired member or young pro­ Nathan Robbins is an out-pa­ copies of the LOG weekly for tient at the New Orleans marine bationary Seafarer — these three distribution to SIU men. hospital Mississippi is going things we all face. In all parts Mrs. A. A. Swanson ahead with its plans for building of the world and. imder all con­ Douglass Grill a large ship for its South Ameri­ ditions they are with us. We Port Aransas, Texas (Ed. Note: You can get a can run. It's now up to us to can't escape them, though we side order of the LOG at prepare a good working agree­ may resort to wine and women • for temporary freedom. ment. Douglass' now.) J An. observer; of the American SBsaene- todhy could wrfl say that unemployment is more of a men­ ace to the safety and security of our system than Joe Stalin. If some of the all-powerful men in the Kremlin suddenly went crazy and gave out orders to refuse work and a living to all men and women over 40 years of age in the Soviet Un­ ion and all those who reach the ripe old age of 35 because they had only a few years more to work before they reached the deadline, we would be shocked. Can any one visualize what our government and big business newspapers would say? I can hear the speeches and read the editorials now. I can hear charges branding the totalitarian edict as "inhuman," "unchristian," "un- Ponders Writings Of Wunderlich A seaman starts out to see the world and earn his bread doing it. Some of the Brothers I'm sure have recognized themselves in the writings of Wunderlich. He is, it seems, what a poet once termed "an artist of life." Many seamen may disagree with life as he sees it, but others of us see in his words that which we have often felt but have been unable to express. Keep writing, John. I'm sure that many seamen, lonely as we often are, find them worthy of thought. William A. Kennedy Red Puts Squeeze On Isthmian—Result:- Pineapple Juice of roller skates. One of their Port Captains is 109 percent Am­ erican. He comes down to the : payoff with a tomahawk. On Sundays the stockholders take their kids down to Beaver Street to throw stones at the Union Hall. Instead of getting up at the usual 7:20, I.get up at 5:20. That gives me two more hours to hate the company. This trip the Marquette Vic­ tory hit the Hawaiian-Intercoastal run; It. stinks!. However, the islands have their usuaL points of interest. There's the TigerInn—when yoa get the bill you roar! At. the RoyalrHawaiian. each- room has- hot and cold running pineapple j,uice. Even in the bathroom whea you. pull, the chainr—pineapple juice! The prices are so high they don!t change the linen, anymore , — they throw out the whole bed At Wakaki beach I gpt quite a sunburn. Everyday I used, to go down to the beach to see "Who's Cooking." My face peel­ ed so much I could brush my teeth without opening my mouth. Chief Cook Eddie Dunn got so much sand in his stomach his floating kidney was beached for three days. HEY, RUBE Having finished with the Is­ lands we went to the West Coast. In Washingtod we hit a town so small they had midnight shows at nine o'clock. Linton has three traffic lights—^two more than it has automobiles. Next, Frisco and "Sunny California." Sunny?—my foc'sle was as cold as an Eskimo outhouse. "Chips" Jacques had* so many bljuikets Eddie Dunn—at the moment oh we had to use a bookmark hk floating kidney is in a to find him in the morning. Ih Frisco we tied up at such a good mooiL If during the middle of last January you noticed the flag over 19 Rector Street at halfmast, it was because I had left Waterman Steiamship Company. But because my usual habit is gping from. bad. to worse, I wound up with. Isthmian. Efficiency and precaution — that's Isthmian. The anchors on their ships are stamped, "Stolen From The Isthmian SS Co." At the top of the. gangway next to the sailing board is a peach of a. sign: "Put It . Back," One day at a company pier I forgot to clean my nails and was almost pinched for taking, slushing ashore. This outfit is so cheap they christen their ships with 7TUP. Then they dispute some poor sailor's overtime to cover the expense of the broken bottle. Isthmian's got the answer to the transportation question. At the payoff they propose to give you a pocket compass and a pair tough neighborhood they came down, to the ship to roll us. However, being fully loaded and carrying a deck load. of. lumber we hit out for Boston. Such lumber—any self-respect­ ing termite wouldn't be caught dead in this wood-pile. Now I know what they make cornflakes out of. You've heard new home owners complaiit about unaged wood. This' stuff we're carrying, still has nests in it. There are so many knots in these boards, if a ball-club used them for a fence they'd ga broke; PageTUrieea Among the crew we have "Charlie" MacNeil, the great lover. In every port there's a girl .to see him off. She's the one that lets the lines-go. Also aboard is John Kuhley, and his "mad-gic" violin. John is a true musician. If he hears a girl sing­ ing in the bathtub he puts his ear to the key-hole. I thought I'd have to stay for another trip with the big "I", but the Governor came through with a reprieve. Red Campbell civilized and a monstrosity of the first magnitude." This coun­ try would look forward to the overthrow of the Soviet govern­ ment in short order. It is in America, however, where all this is happening. The insurance companies pass the buck and try to wash their hands of the matter. It is not our' do­ ing, they say. The employers say this is done by decree of the insurance companies which re­ fuse to insure workers over these ages through prohibitive rates and hidden restrictions. / WHO'S TO BLAME It is not our fault, say big businessmen. "America is still the land of opportunity," shout the Gabriel Heatters, not men­ tioning for whom. The govern­ ment of, by and for the people is silent. It refuses to protect the interests of aU the people by ignoring the age deadline im­ posed upon its citizens. Now the living dead are piling up fast. Not only are the millions of unemployed to be considered, but the fact is that America as a whole is getting older. The birth rate is down and people are living longer than they did fifty years ago. Today a man has fifteen years of life from school to the finish line: 35-yearsold. In that period a man has to make enough money to live out the rest of his life. Not one man in ten million living today can perform that feat. Consider the prospects facing organized labor, the backbone of American production. We, in the ranks of labor, are tied up to industry by contracts setting wage scales. None of us is an employer who uses the labor of others to reap private gain. Not one man covered by these con­ tracts has any chance of earning more than a bare living. At forty he is finished as a work­ er. Labor must begin to see clear­ ly where the ruinous policies of big business and government are leading the nation. Instead of a sane approach: adequate pensions and a shorter work week, there is only one road which will bring the over40 worker back into favor; the road to war. Strange is it not that there are no deadlines or age ques­ tions during a war? We are nev­ er too old to work then, and too bad for us if we don't. The in­ surance rates are never mention­ ed and big business openly boasts of the nation's production, while the newspapers gloat and howl about the freedom to work and create, ad nauseum. Do the blind fools of big busi­ ness believe that a man's pa­ triotism will glow like a shin­ ing star in the day of national peril after he has been thrown on industry's scrap heap? Even a hero learns in time. Wandering Seafarer Note To Bosuns ' Red CampbelL Bosun, left, with Hunt, AB, and an unideniifled OS; while topping gear in Honolulu. Picture by Michael Criitaldi, AB. Men desiring to have Bo- ^ sun stomped in their Union ' books can have it done by ' appearing before the com­ mittee handling this matter r on the 2nd deck of the New York Hall. t All discharges must be presented at the time. �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Monday, May 2, 1949 inutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff lorrison, 34213; Recording Sec |:etary, R. Wilburn, 37739; Readig Clerk. J. Byrd, 33459. Minutes of meetings held in Ijther SIU Branches read and ac­ cepted. Agent Keith AIsop re­ ported on the shipping picture, /hich he termed as "slow." He jilso gave the membership the Icore on the Canadian District l)eef, which the A&G District Iiad pledged to support. Trial JyOmmittee elected from floor. Irelegram from Assistant SecreI ary-Treasurer Matthews read, jj/lessage reported the tie-up beI ween the CSU and the MCS in J^he United States. One minute j^f silence for departed Brothers, leeting adjourned with 118 |)Ookmembers present. 4- . 4 TAMPA — Chairman, Ray ^hite, 57; Recording Secretary, |a. H. Hall, 2600; Reading Clerk, levin Ellis, 16. Previous minutes of Tampa Jranch read and accepted, along /ith minutes of previous meet­ ings in other Branches. Motion fcarried to accept Secretary[Freasurer's financial report. Port |\gent reported on State Federa­ tion of Labor convention held at [Lakeland. He said that it was rioped that progress could be i nade to remove some of" the reitrictions that have been holding abor down in this state. The •onvention decided that efforts yould be redoubled to win for Organized labor a more favori ble position than is possible uniler the present set-up. The Vgent also discussed the current organizing drive of the AFL Reail Clerks, which is concentrathg on one of Tampa's larger de­ partment stores. . The campaign 3 proceeding smoothly, he said, nd 'the clerks will soon call for collective bargaining election, .•"he Seafarers is aiding the lerks in their drive, he reported, jnder Good and Welfare, there iwas considerable discussion of l;he current situation in labor ^ind of the role being played by •he SIU as an integral part of •he labor movement. 55 mem)ers were present at the meeting. 4 4" 4" PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Don C. Hall, 43372; Recording Secretary, Larry White, 2716; Reading Clerk, C. L. Cousins, 38685. A&G Shipping From April 6 To April 20 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. Boston New York PhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk : Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston. West Coast San Juan 13 15 10 38 167 144 140 451 26 21 ' 28 75 132 ,96 65 293 29 30 23 82 (Dept. figures not received) 37 11 9 8 2? 70 63 63 196 56 45 98 199 73 72 45 190 35 43 24 102 " 20 6 6 32 GRAND TOTAL 632 544 left. The Agent also discussed the present shipping status of the port. Motion carried to pro­ hibit loitering in front of the building and for fines to be im­ posed on those whose conduct directly outside the building re­ flects unfavorably on the Union and the membership. SecretaryTreasurer's financial report read and accepted. Trial Committee was elected to hear case of Brother who was accused of be­ ing drunk at a sign-on and who then missed ship, causing the ship to sail shorthanded. Two other cases of a similar nature were reviewed by the Trial Com­ mittee. It was agreed by all hands to help keep the Hall in ship-shape condition. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM, with 125 members present. 4> 41 4> BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ing, 30821; Recording Secretary, R. Lee, 47958; Reading Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Headquarters report to the membership read and ac­ cepted. Following also were ap­ proved: Report of delegates to fourth biennial convention; com­ munication from Assistant Secre- tary-Treasurer, Agent's report and Dispatcher's reports. One minute of bilence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed at 7:45 PM, 85 members present. 4 4 4 SAVANNAH — Chairman, C. Rice, 407707; Recording Secre­ tary, J. Drawdy, 28523; Reading Clerk, L. Hodges, 255. Motion carried to accept pre­ vious Savannah minutes and those of other Branch meetings. Minutes of previous Philadel- Headquarters report to the mem­ I phia meeting and those of other bership read and accepted. Port Jranches read and accepted. Agent discussed the shipping pic­ ture in Savannah, pointing out that 39 men had been shipped out in the past two weeks. It is expected that plans under discus­ sion for expansion of the State ^ent reported that an SIU ban- docks will materially aid this |;r had arrived from Headquar- port, the Agent said. However, jvs and, as soon as a frame is even if the plans go through, he j'.ade, the banner would be predicted that it would be sev­ aced in it and hung in a suit- eral months before the actual le place in the Hall. He benefits would be forthcoming, •'ited that the new Hall is being since it would take that time to • lipped into shape and within line up cargoes and bring them £week or two will be in proper into port. Motion carried that li;t;ndition. The men are keeping Brother who forwarded com­ e new place much cleaner than munication in which he asked to ''ey did the Hall we recently be excused from the meeting 510 SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED 8 10 5 150 115 106 40 29 24 102 84 71 8 5 6 (Dept. figur^ not received) 7 6 8 ^ 68 57 57 69 64 118 17 9 3 41 37 31 11 8 6 1,723 should be required to bring doc­ tor's statement attesting to ill­ ness he claimed. Under Good and Welfare, many members hit the deck to talk on matters con­ cerning the Union. 4 4' 4* NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, P. Livingston, 48950; Reading Clerk, Charley Newman, 20981. Previous Branch minutes. Headquarters report read and ac­ cepted. Agent discussed fully the present picture in the Can­ adian District, pointing out that the current struggle is the same battle the SIU has been fight­ ing against the commies all through its existence. Dispatch- er's report accepted. Motion car­ ried to check number of mem­ bers present from the shipping cards turned in. Membership discussed several matters of im­ portance to all hands.' Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM, --with 93 members present. 4 4 4 BALTIMORE—Chairman, F. A. Stansbury, 4683, Recording Sec­ retary, M. Bumstine, 2257, Read­ ing Clerk, G. A. Masterson, 20297. 521 424 ^35 , 23 371 93 257 19 39 21 182 251 29 109 25 1,419" promised to put all possible pres­ sure on the Coast Guard for its failure to send a plane to remove the injured man to a hospital. Minutes of meetings in other ports accepted, except Galveston New Busihess which was held over to New Business. Agent Tanner spoke on shipping situa­ tion and reported that Waterman expects to bring out of the boneyard three ships for the coal run. He also outlined the hap­ penings at the SIU Convention and told of the Union's organiz­ ing program to organize every­ thing in the maritime industry. New Business: After discussion, motion carried to accept Galves­ ton minutes. Meeting adjourned with 310 members present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman. J. P. Shuler, 101; Recording Secretary, Freddie Stewart, 4035; Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, 154. men showed in turning out for demonstration before the MCS. Hall. Communication from Seatrain New Orleans concerning crewmember who knocked off work in port before getting okay. Matter referred to committee. Motion carried to accept and Secretary-Treasurer's report read file minutes-of meetings held in and accepted. Committee on bal­ other Branches. Headquarters loting reported that 597 men had^ report delivered. A&G assistance cast their ballots to date in being given Canadian District transportation rule referendum. outlined td membership. Disposi­ Eight men took the Union oath tion of Bernstein charter appli­ of Obligation. One minute of cation and status of Cities Serv­ silence observed for Brothers lost ice election outlined. Ageijt re­ at sea. Good and Welfare: Dis­ ported shipping as being slow, cussion on ' keeping Hall clean. Suggestion made that members work off fines by cleaning and sougeeing around the Hall. Meet­ ing adjourned with 326 members present. 4 4 4 SAN JUAN—Chairman, J. 0. Bernard, 42829; "Recording Secre­ and urged eligible aliens to ap­ tary, J. Garcia, 7152: Reading ply for their citizenship papers, otherwise they will not be ship­ Clerk, R. Morgan, 10670. ped after July 1 per membership Motions carried to accept min­ resolution. Eleven men took the utes of meetings held in other Union Oath of Obligation. One Branches. Agent reported on Brother made appeal fior recon­ status of shipping in port. Patrol­ sideration of his case by Trial man reported on problems met Committee. Matter referred to and solved aboard the ships in Appeals Committee. 4 4 4 port. New Business: Motion by M. Santiago that registration SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, A. Michelel, 21184; Recording Secretary, R. W. Pohle, 46826; Reading Clerk, V. J. Keller, 34557. hours be from 9 AM to 5 PM. Amendment by Lockwood that registration be during the above hours, whenever possible. Amendment carried. Motion by Dunphy to give Brother Banning a vote of congratulations^ on his recent marriage and thank him for the hospitality extended to Seafarers on his wedding day. Motion by Santiago that ship­ ping list be placed in a visible spot. Three men appointed to inquire as to cost of paper towels. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned with 92 members present. 4 4 4 MOBILE—Chairman, L. Neira, 26393; Recording Secretary, James L. Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, H. J. Fischer, 59. Baltimore minutes, minutes of other Branch meetings and Sec­ retary-Treasurer's report read and accepted. Nine men were excused from the meeting. Trial Committee, hearing case against Brother charged with missing ship, ruled that he is clear, and that he missed ship through no fault of his own. Recommended Brother be cleared for im­ mediate shipping. Balloting Com­ mittee was elected and balloting on transportation rule continued until 8 PM. Agent, Patrolmen and Dispatcher made their re­ ports. One minute of silence in memory of drPparted Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8 PM with 250 members present. 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording Secretary, Bill Frederick, 94; Motion carried to dispense Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, with regular order of business so as to hear address by Moe Rosen, 78. Vice-President of the Central Trades and Labor Council of Minutes of meetings held In Greater New York. Brother other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Agent reported on ship­ Rosen addressed the membership ping tempo and result of Cities and told them of a trip he had Service election. Membership made as a passenger on the Wild He commended the told that a showdown may be in Ranger. order before SIU signs a con­ crew for their Union principles. tract with the company. Mem­ He also mentioned an accident bership thanked for cooperation he witnessed aboard the ship and Minutes of previous meetings in all Branches read and ac­ cepted. The Port Agent delivered a report on the fourth interna­ tional convention of the SIU, held recently in Baltimore. He outlined what was accomplished at the convention, and explained the program that was formulated by the delegates from the sev­ eral Districts of the SIU. He also discussed the present state of shipping in this area, pointing out that, while shipping was ex­ pected to improve a little, the picture as a whole was not too good. He explained that some of the shipping activity normally confined to this port would shift to the Wilmington area, as all the piiseline-carrying ships were due to payoff there. Several communications were read and acted upon. Patrolman's and Dispatcher's reports were ap­ proved', along with Headquarters and Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial reports. One minute of si­ lence was observed in memory of our departed Brothers. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8 PM, with 138 members in attendance. �THE SEAFARERS Monday. May 2. 1949 (Continued from Page i) motives behind tHe transfer of ships to the Panamanian flag, it would difficult, generally speaking, to- maintain- that at present the condi­ tions offered in Panamanian ships are inferior to those obtaining under other flags, with the ex­ ception of the American. But one or.tw^ points may be noted. THREAT TO LABOR STANDARDS . The owners of these ships are completely free from the restraint of social or maritime legisla­ tion or the* pressure of trade' union standards, so that if the present boom in shipping came to an end there would be nothing to keei) Panamanian conditions at the present level. Furthermore, the ships transferred to the Panamanian flag, for the most part, continue their former practice as far as conditions of service on board are concerned, with the result that there prevails complete chaos in this respect. In these circumstances it is not difficult to foresee what would happen to labor and safety standards in Panamanian ships, and 'v^at would be the effects on the employment prospects of seamen in other ships, in the event of intensi­ fication of the competition for freights.It is the freedom to manipulate seafarers' con­ ditions and other factors governing operating costs which disquiets the seafarers, and which is undoubtedly a major motive for the artificial expansion of shipping under the Panamanian and similar flags. For the seafarers the Panamanian shipping issue therefore constitutes a . direct danger, both LOG from the short and the long term point of view. The ultimate consequence of a flight of ship­ ping; tn flags - under which there is no proper regulation and control must be to undermine the whole structure of standards in the shipping industry, both as regards to safety of life at sea and seafarers' working and living conditions. It is clearly the duty of the seafarers' organi­ zations to check the process before it gets com­ pletely out of hand. The question of the certification of officers illustrates the detrimental, effect of the Pana­ manian position on maritime standards. In Panama, an officer's certificate can be ob­ tained upon payment of a nominal fee and pre­ sentation of a foreign certificate and, there are grounds to believe that little discrimiifiation is exercised in this respect, the danger exists that ships will carry officers holding ranks for which they would not be qualified in ships of other nationalities. Fas^ Fifteen stitutes 95 percent of the manpower in Pan­ amanian ships. The bulk of the crews manning these ships are unorganized, and a considerable proportion of them are indifferent, if not hostile, to trade unions. The reason for this, in many cases, is that they have either been discharged from the mer­ chant navy of -another country on account of • bad conduct, or expelled from their trade unions for accepting employment in Panama-flag ships.' SHIPS WITHOUT HOMES These ships, for the most part, do not visit Panamanian ports. They have no home ports, they are indeed veritable hoboes of the sea. From a trade union point of view the position on board Panamanian ships is therefore chaotic, and there seems to be no solution for it. We are dealing at some length with this trade union problem, because it has been suggested at times that a solution would be for Panamanian EFFICIENCY RATE LOW ships, the majority of which are today of Amer­ There is evidence that to some extent this ican origin, to pay American wages and gen­ position exists today. Similar considerations erally observe American conditions. apply to the other departments on board and, . ,But the question immediately arises, who generally speaking, it may be said that pro­ would ensure the observance of those conditions, ficiency standards in Panamanian ships are be­ and who would organize the men concerned in the strong union which would be needed? low normal. The number of seamen of Panamanian na­ Owing to the nature of Panamanian shipping,, tionality is negligible, and this may be one of such a union would require to be represented in the reasons why to our knowledge there exists many world ports, the more so seeing that a no seamen's union-in Panama. considerable proportion of the shipowners operat­ But, even if there was such a union, it could ing under the Panamanian flag are notorious for not handle the multi-national crowd which con­ their sharp practices. Frisco Shipping Is Stabilized; No Men Needed SlU HULLS SIU, A&6 District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond !2-0141 GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. By FRENCHY MICHELET Keith Alsop, Agent Phono 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. RUSSELL E. LUND EDWARD P, WERDA P. J. THORNTON SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Your mother is anxious to hear has slowed down considerably on Communicate with your Get in touch with F. ZielasNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 kowski, 801 N. 2nd Ave., Alpena, daughter, Mrs. R. H. Stephens from you. this coast. This development, NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Mich. 6933 Oakwood St., Jacksonville * XXX coupled with the continuing in­ Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 6, Fla. JOHN J. HARTY 3^ 4, flux of men from the other coast, NORFOLK 127-120 Bank St. Miss Jessie G. Neal asks that is making for a bad situation. JOHN LEYS ' t. X X Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 you call or write. Her address: Contact Abraham Berkowitz, PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. HAROLD L. GILLAN. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 Attorney, 1108-10-12 North Am­ 30 Bellingham Ave., Revere, We advise all men who are considering coming out here not SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. erican Building, Broad below. A seaman's wallet, containing Mass. your discharges and photographs Frfinchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 to do so. The runs from this Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon has been turned in at the Newcoast have stablized, and none of - CLIFFORD NEWTON L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Pa. York Hall. "CaU for it at the the companies are contemplating Contact V. L. Lyon, Four Leaf SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. 3^ baggage room. putiing any new ships in service Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Clover Realty, 501 E. Walnut CHARLfeS PETERS TACOMA 1519 Paciac St. from here. Street, or call SY 2-8288. Moved Your mother is anxious to hear Broadway 0484 and missed your communication. E'er some months now, we from you. TAMPA 1809':^1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 have been following a policy of XXX WILMINGTON, Calif., 227 Vz Avalon Blvd. DAVID MAXWELL KILMER*^ E? PARSONS letting permitmen remain on Terminal 4-2874 Get in touch with Miss Bon­ ships as long as they wished. Get in touch with your sister, HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.V.C. nie McCain, PC Box 313, Phone Mrs. Jennie Lundrgen, 30 HawSECRETARY-TREASURER The scarcity of jobs has forced 39332, Galveston, Texas. ley St., New Britain, Conn. Paul Hall us to discontinue this practice, DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Si 3^ ft XXX and permitmen are consequently Lindsey Williams CARROLL E. HARPER MALCOLM CROSS SS COLABEE beginning to find the sledding a ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Your wife, Florence, asks you little rough. It will probably be­ Get in touch with Ben Sterl­ Rob'ert Matthews J. P. Shuler The following men have retro­ ing's office, 42 Broadway, New active wages due them, which to write her. Serious illness. Joseph Volpian come increasingly so as time goes SUP HONOLULU .16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO. 59 Clhy St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District Headquarters. .512 McGill St., Montreal HALIFAX 128"/, Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL-^ ..1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St.. Phone North 1220 PORT COLBQRNE 103 Durham St. Phone: SSOt TORONTO .lllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. Empire 4S3T VANCOUVER. 56^ Hamilton St. PaciAc 7824 viStifciiii York City. XXX may be collected at the Pay­ on. % % masters office, 2nd floor, Ameri­ FREDERICK E. BROWNLOW Most of the payoffs that are ERLING MELLE Communicate with Lora can-Hawaiian Steamship Com­ scheduled for this coast, in the Your wife asks you to write pany, 90 Broad Street, New York Brownlow at 125 East 24th St. forseeable future, will be in Wil­ her at 920 Eddy Street; San 4, N.Y. mington. Francisco. DAVID B^ MORRIS Capriano, Teodorico C.; JacobToni Ramirez asks you to get In the Seattle and Portland S- X sen, Edward N.; Herlihy, Donald in touch with her at 106 Con­ LARRY TEFFT area very little activity is ex­ Get in touch with your old T.; Dugina, John J.; Kovamees, gress, Mobile, Alabama. pected. There are a couple of. shipmate from the SS Gateway Wasile; Pawel, Frederick; Jen­ ships that wiU payoff there in XXX City and Arizpa, Edgar Kurz. sen, August; Gil, Jose B.; Richie, FRANK BOYNE the near future, and this will His address: 225 East 85th Street, "Nieolh; Johnson, Rby 91; Scialpi, Please write Slim Nelson, c/o help to relieve the situation in New York, N. Y. He is anxious Ettore M. General Delivery, Box 82, Lin­ San Francisco. Reilly, James; Gerrick, Jr., den, New Jersey. to hear from you. However, we understand that William; Teets, Rolland; Nagles, XXX both South Atlantic and Smith Jacobus; Murphy, James E.; CHARLES^ L l^RKELEY ROBERT CALVERT and Johnson, who are now oper­ Uolmvist, Bengt R.; Klain,-KonsFormerly aboard SS Wanda. You can contact John Wunating out of there on the grain tant M.; Kelleher, Daniel; BenYour mother is very anxious to derlich at Savannah Ship Chand­ run, are going to return their have yotr commtinicate with "her son> Edgar P.; Cil, Jose; Yudo- lery, 117 West Bay St., Savan­ ship's to the east coast once the at 20 Main St., Charlestown, vishes, William; Castelo, Andres nah, Ga. present grain contracts expire. C. Mass. .XXX To sum up: shipping is only Nelson, Louis; Dingle, George JOSEPH L. MILFORD X fair now and, from all indica­ JAMES b. BRUSO 'H.; Bass, Melvin W.; Brown, Joe Contact B. G. S. Decker, Sal­ Get in touch with your wife. B.; Warren, Caswell E.; Childs, vation Army, 52 Ellis St., N.E., tions, it will not improve in the imimediate future. Urgent. .. , Samuel C. — Atlanta, Ga. �Page Sixteen r HE SEA FA RE RS LOG * Monday. May 2. 1949 A coalition of ^Congressmen 14. Restrictions on welfare opposed to the Thomas-Lesinski funds and. check-off — retained Bill,- which would -repeal the and strengthened by making Taft-Hartley law, is sponsoring »heck-off authorization automa­ a substitute measure known as In a letter sent to all Senators and Representatives last week, the SIU Atlantic and tically non-effective at the ex­ the Wood Bill. The Wood BU piration of one year from the is in many respects worse than Gulf District urged enactment of the Thomas-Lesinski Bill, which would repeal the Taft date of its execution, thus eli­ the Taft-Hartley law and has Hartley Act and substitute a modified version of the Wagner Act. The A&G communi­ minating automatic renewal and .been denounced by the American cation also declared that the Union is vehemently opposed to the Wood Bill (which is making it necessary to procure -Federation of Labor, which de analyzed on this page), sponsored by a reactionary coalition of Republicans and Democrats, new auHiorizatiohs each year. dared there is little to choose 15. Craft unit proviso — re­ which in many respects is worse than the Taft-Hartley law. Text of the letter follows: between the two. tained. • Counsel for the AFL has pre­ The membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International 16. Provision for 00-day no­ pared a detailed analysis of the tice of termination or modifica­ Union, American Federation'of Labor, respectfully urges that you support the Thomas^ Wood Bill as follows: tion of existing agreement—re­ While the Wood bill does Lesinski Bill (HR 2032; S 249) in the interests of re-establishing an equitable labor- tained, except that an employeethrow several sops in labor's di­ management relationship. striking in violation of the 60rection, in reality -the bill en­ day clause does hot lose his . Our reasons for favoring the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Law and the enactment of larges and strengthens the most status as an employee. objectionable feature of the Taft- the Thomas-Lesinski Bill are the same as those outlined in the official position of the 17. Separate conciliation serv­ Hartley Act, namely, the use of American Federation of LaBor. ice—retained. injunctions against alleged union We strongly feel that passage of the Thomas-Lesinski measure, without crippling 18. Provision' for enjoining •unfair labor practices and in amendments, will provide the atmosphere for peaceful and harmonious labor-manage­ strikes in emergency situation, connection with so-called "na­ 80-day 'cooling-off' period and ment relations. tional emergency strikes." 'last "offer' election — strength­ Typical of the injurious effects of the Taft-Hartley Law is its ban on the closed ened by permitting injunction at INJUNCTIONS The new bill permits the gen­ shop. The situation in the maritime industry is a case in point. For years, the closed any time a dispute is threatened eral counsel for the NLRB to shop—or Hiring Hall—has been of immeasurable value in maritime and its virtues have without investigation or fact­ finding by presidential board. file suit for injunction in the time and again been acknowledged by management. However, the useless last offer federal courts merely upon the The Wood bill is nothing more than the Taft-Hartley Law under another name. election is eliminated. filing of charges alleging the union has committed any unfair It would do nothing to correct the injustices of the Taft-Hartley Law. ELIMINATES SAFEGUARDS labor practice, and without fur­ Under the Wood bill, the safe­ Today, when the rights of laboring men and women in other parts of the world ther investigation, and the courts are being wiped out by tyranny, it is more essential than ever for our nation to force­ guards inherent in an investiga­ are empowered to issue injunc­ tion by a boai-d appointed by the tions in such cases in their com­ fully demonstrate that American organized labor enjoys equality and justice under the President, which makes an in­ plete discretion and without any law. vestigation and issues findings of standards to guide them or safe­ fact prior to the iss^iance of an It is our considered opinion that the tause of democracy and the rights of free guards to protect against indis­ men and women to better their lot will be rendered a service by your support of the injunction, az-e entirely . elimin^ criminate or arbitrary orders. ated. The boaz-d now functions Under the Taft-Hartley Act, Thomas-Lesinski Bill. only after the injunction is ob­ Sincerely, yours, the general counsel can seek an tained. injunction merely upon filing Thus,- the Wood bill makes it PAUL HALL, charges only where violations of impossible for the President even Secreiary-Treasurer • Section 8 (b) (4), relating to sec­ to attempt to settle the threat­ ondary boycotts, are charged, ened national emergency by the and then only after a full in­ appointment of a Board of In­ 2. Blanket prohibitions on re­ Under the Wood bill, all closed- benefit whatsoever which could vestigation has shown the exist­ quiry without first obtaining an straint or coercion by unions—re­ shop agreements requiring mem­ be dei-ived from this pi-ovision. ence of facts rnaking it reason­ tained and strengthened by perinjimction. bership in a union earlier than In all other respects the pro­ ably certain that the charges are mittiog injunctions merely upon Under the injimction the court 30 days after employment are hibitions on closed-shop agree­ can order the parties to the dis­ true. the filing of charges and without outlawed, and this even includes ment and the restrictions on Furthermore, in respect to the. pute to use their best efforts to investigation or issuance of com­ agreements which might have union-shop agi-eements are iden­ national emergency injunctions, settle it, under threat of con­ plaint as required under Taft- been valid under the Taft-Hart­ tical with those under Taftthe new bill permits the Presi­ tempt of couz-t if they .fail to Hartley. ley Act, such as those entered Hai-tley, including the provision do so. dent to apply for an injunction 3. Broad prohibitions on sec­ into prior to the passage of that making the Hfcdge-podge of state The Wood bill, therefore, immediately upon the threat of ondary boycotting — retained act and made effective' for a anti-closed-shop laws paramount would arouse all the antagonisms strike, and without the require­ completely, with the very slight period of years. to the federal law. ment that a Board of Inquiry be that are automatically induced exception that union employees Whilev the Wood bill does eli­ 6. Exclusion of 'supervisors' by the issuance of any injunction assembled to investigate the dis­ pute and make findings prior to engaged in a lawful primary minate the useless union-shop from all pz-6tection against em­ in a later dilute Before the . the issuance of the injunction, as strike may induce other union election pre-requisite, it permits ployer discrimination and refusal' Pz-esident is empowered to even is required under the Taft-Hart­ employees to assist them in the employes in a bargaining unit to to bargain—i-etained. tz-y to bz-ing about conciliation or following limited situation: rescind the authority of a union ley Act. 7. Proviso permitting employer settlement of the issues. ' The few safeguards on the is­ where these other employees are to enter into a union-shop agree­ to use 'free' speech to abuse 19. Restrictions on political suance of injunctions in cases in­ employed to work on products ment by majority vote! unions with no threat of i-eprisal conti-ibutions by labor organiza­ volving jurisdictional strikes that ordinarily made at the struck tions—retained. ARMS EMPLOYER —retained. are contained in the Taft-Hartley plant, as in a case where such 20. Separation of powers as be­ The bill further permits the 8. Non-Communist affidavit Act are eliminated under the products have been jobbed or employer to discharge an em­ and other filing i-equirements— tween boaz-d and general counsel new Wood bill, and under that contracted out, but even then ployee under a union-shop agree­ i-etained as to unions and ex­ —retained, and powers of gen­ bill either the board or the court only if these other employees are ment for two reasons, in addi­ tended to include employers. eral counsel greatly expanded by, has complete discretion to issue members of the same local tion to failure'to pay dues and giving him absolute discz-etion to 9. Restrictions on excessive seek injunction in ' any .case orders respecting jurisdictional union as the employees on strike initiation fees, namely, whez-e the sti-ikes, without even affording and have a contract with their employee was expelled from tije initiation fees—retained. where charges may have been 10. Resti'ictions on 'featherbed- filed. the parties to the dispute an op­ employer permitting them not to union for engaging in a wildcat ding—retained. portunity to settle the jurisdic­ work on struck goods. stz'ike or for being a communist 11. Definition of good-faitjz^ CONCLUSION tional dispute for themselves, as As can readily be seen, cases or for being affiliated with a Fz-om the foregoing section-bybargaining—retained. was permitted under Taft-Hart­ where the employer has agreed communist 6r similar organiza­ 12. Employer petitions and de­ section comparison of the Wood that his employees need not work tion. ley. certification provisions—I'etained. bill with the Taft-Hartley Act, , The following is a provision- on struck goods, and where the Further, the employer is per­ 13. Opening of federal coui-ts it can be readily seen that, if by-provision comparison of the employees engaged in the prim­ mitted to notify a union 'of op­ to damage suits for bi'eaches of anything, the Wood bill is more new Wood bill with the Taft- ary dispute are members of the portunities for employment,' but contracts and for violation of vicious .and more oppressive than Hartley Act, showing what, if same local union as employees since the prohibitions on the secondai-y boycott provisions— the Taft-Hartley Act and should any, changes are made in i-espect making or working on products making and use of union-shop I-etained, with slight limitation be as strenuously opposed. to each of the various provisions for the struck plant, will be very Wherever the restrictions of agreements are veiy specific, it discussed under secondai-y boyin the Taft-Hartley Act. The •few and far between, so in prac­ the Taft-Hartley Act are lessen­ is impossible to see any matei-ial cott paragraph (No. 3) above. following provisions of the Taft- tical effect the so-called broad­ ed, it is for the most part in un­ Hartley .Act are* retained, ening provision is meaningless. important respects, and, on the strengthened or modified by the 4. Prohibition against jurisdic­ other hand, the most objection­ Wood bill as indicated: tional disputes — retained and able of the Taft-Hartley Act pro­ strengthened against unions by OTHER PROVISIONS visions — those dealing with in­ junctions against labor organi­ 1. Disenfranchisement of econ­ eliminating opportunity for par­ Seafarers and members of their families are urged omic strikers—^modified so as to ties to settle their own dispute zations — are considerably 16 -write immediately to their Senators and Congress­ stz-engthened. - permit an economic stfiker to and by permitting court injunc­ of If ttze foregoing analysis is vote in a representation election tion merely upon filing men, telling them to vote for the Thomas-Lesinski Bill compared with the analysis of. but only if he has not been per­ charges and without issuing of to rhplace the T^ft-Hartley law. The Thomas-Lesinski the Thomas-Lesinski bill, it can manently replaced for a period complaint or other investigation. Bill is now before the House. The complete list of be seen that the Wood bill could of 90 days prior to the election. 5. Ban on closed shdp and re­ Senators and Representatives, arranged according to not, under any circumstances, be> In other words, if the economic striction on union shop—retained considez-ed in any way an ade­ state and district, appears on pages § and 9 of this issue. striker has'been replaced for 90 in most respects, strengthened quate substitute. in others, and modified in some. days, he cannot vote. SlU Endorses Thomasdesmki, Bill Write Your Congressmen � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 2, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 16 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CSU RANK AND FILE HELPING CANADIAN SIU TO CREW SHIPS CITIES SERVICE SEAMEN MAKE CHOICE:IT'S THE SEAFARERS BY 89 PERCENT BATTLE FOR T-H REPEAL OPENS IN CONGRESS CSU RANK AND FILE REPUDIATE CP LEADERS CITIES SERVICE SEAMEN SAY: 'WE WANT SEAFARERS' PORT WILMINGTON SHIPPING GOOD MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPPIG RISE CITIES SERVICE VICTORY CHEERS NEW YORK BALTIMORE REPORTS JOB APLENTY PANAMA FLAG SHIPS SHOW ABNORMAL GROWTH CSU ACTION WAS 'STRIKE FOR STRIKE'S SAKE SIU CANADIAN DISTRICT OFFERS PROGRAM CREW CHARGES COAST GUAR REFUSED AID TO INJURES SEAMAN,ASKS PROBE TWO SIU-MANNED SHIPS FREED FROM SHOALS JOHN KEALY DIES IN BANGKOK PANAMA FLAG SHIPS SHOW ABNORMAL GROWTH ANALYSIS SHOWS WOOD BILL WORSE THAN T-H Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/01/1949 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/734bf474a54f4569dae62220c14c23a2.PDF 348291434b3c83279b344f3778ec20aa PDF Text Text SEAMEN FLOCKING CANADIAN DISTRICT 'Canada, Too, Will Be SlU,' Say Seamen, Glad To Get Rid Of Commie-Dominated CSU HALIFAX, April 19—As the phony "strike" of Official OrgaUf Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the Canadian Seamen's Union against the 100-odd SIU contracted deep sea ships operating from the NEW YORK, N. Tft. FRIDAY. APRIL 22. 1949 No. 15 eastern ports of Canada neared the end of its third VOL. XI week, the Canadian District of the SIU was in a stronger position in the area than ever before. In tjhe past^week, hundreds of CSU members, express­ ing disgust with communist control of their union, have come into the SIU Canadian District. SIU international officers from the United States, who are now in Canada, reported that crew CSU Goons Fail To Halt Canadian Seafarers after crew of CSU men were^swinging to the SIU in recogni­ and Douglas Kirk, were chosen tion of its traditional insistence to act as spokesmen and to an­ that the principal concern of a nounce that they were brewing trade union is wages and condi­ away from the CSU. They also tions—not communist politicking. denounced the leadership" as be­ Paraphrasing the slogan used ing communist. in the successful Isthmian or­ The Chandler crewmen said ganizing campaign of two years they had decided to breakway ago, Canadian seamen are now from the CSU several days be­ jubilantly proclaiming: "Canada, fore the ship hit port. The following morning, seven too, will be SIU!" Violence, the only weapon the CSU goons entered the boarding communist leaders of the CSU house room of Paul Klapper, one have found to combat the rising ^he Chandler crew's spoketide of SIU sentiment, has flared man, and "laid into me with a frequently, with bloody struggles club.' Klapper is now in the occurring in Montreal, Halifax and elsewhere. But the commu­ nist-directed" violence has not been successful in stopping what The Canadian District. like is now shaping up as a definite all other Districts in the Intrend to the SIUI f^maiional. is completely au­ As it became more convincing­ tonomous. The District nego­ ly evident that members of the tiates its own contracts, has CSU welcomed the emergence its own halls, and ships its of the SIU Canadian District, own members to its con­ CSU violence was stepped up. tracted vessels. Early Sunday morning the SS The District, as per the Chandler, Elder-Dempster lines, International constitution, docked in Montreal, with a CSU has a Secretary-Treasures.' crew aboard. Five of the crew, Robert Klapper, Alfred Mailey, port Agents in each port and Oscar Sorensen, Kenneth Morton Patrolmen, all of whom are elected annually in District wide elections. Matters affect­ ing the Canadian member­ ship — strikes, assessments, rule changes—are determined by the Canadian Seafuers only, through a 60-day refer­ endum ballot. The' District works with the International on prob­ lems necessitating joint ac­ tion by the entire organiza­ tion. (SEE PAGES 7-10 FOR THE TEXT OF FOUR BROADCASTS BY THE CANADIAN DISTRICT OF THE SIU. WHICH CLEAR­ LY AND EFFECTIVELY EXPLAINS THE ISSUES INVOLVED.) . Canadian Autonomy Members of the Canadian District. Saafarers International Union, wave from the deck of the Canadian Steamship Line's Lady Rodney in Halifax after fighting off attack of communist-led Canadian Seamen's Union. Violence flared frequently as communists fought to maintain control of Canada's waterfront by attempting to prevent Canadian Seafarers from sailing ships under contract to SIU's Canadian District. ! — Canadian Seamen Act The communist machine is presently conducting an all-oift, last-ditch fight to control—or ruin—the import­ ant North American waterfronts. It is using the two sea­ going unions—one in the US, the other in Canada—in which it has most successfully implemented the policies of the world communist program. In Canada, which the communists regard as one of their principal strongholds, the CP is directing a tooth and nail struggle to keep the destinies of the Canadian seamen and the Canadian merchant marine in the hands of the organization which it dominates lock, stock and barrel— the Canadian Seamen's Union. That considerable alarm over the outcome of their mission" for Moscow is felt by the commies operating in Canada, is demonstrated by the violent effort that is being made to prevent Canadian seamen from winning a new era of economic freedom under the banner of the Canadian District of the SIU. No stone has been left unturned—either literally or figuratively—by the com­ munists to keep Canada's seamen boxed inj^ so they may continue to be- used as political pawns in the game for world domination, master-minded by the tacticians of the Kremlin. Waterfronts are strategic spots and the communists have for a long time marked them as number one ob^ (Continued on Page 2) 31 t. The degree to which the communist party has pene­ trated the Canadian Seamen's Union is demonstrated in above photo taken by Acme News Photo Service. The two men. defiantly giving the communist clenched-fist salute, are members of the CSU who presumably slipped or fell in tussle with police during futile attempt to halt Canadian District Seafarers from boarding a con­ tracted vessel in Halifax. Hundreds of non-communist CSU members, disgusted with their politically-minded leadership, have switched membership to the SIU's Canadian District in the past few days. A Western Division of the Montreal General Hospital. Chandler crewmen said that at the present time 98 percent of CSU members are anti-com­ munist," but are led by "about two percent who have com­ munist tendencies and obviously receive Instructions from behind the iron curtain," Before he was beaten, Klapper expressed the sentiment of the (Continued on Page }) �• l-fr.- , Page Tw.o t^ E SB dF Alt ]E^ R& I Q €^ ' - Fridttir.-April 22. mt SEAFARERS LOG Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ^ OF NORTH AMERICA "Atlantic and Gulf District . %• Affiliated with the Americem Federaiion of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-27«4 Entered as second class matter Jime 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of Augusf 24, 1912. 267 Canadian Seamen Act o (Continued from Page I) jectives. Courageous Canadian seamen, like Paul KJapper of Stoney Point, Altoona, and others who have dared voice disgust with the CSU and its leaders taking orders "from influential persons behind the iron curtain," and who have welcomed the SIU's Canadian District as an organization that can steer Canadian seamen on a . true union course, know the commies mean business. Klapper and the others have bashed heads and battered bodies—souvenirs of communist disapproval—to prove it. The communists must be violent, for the Kremlin doesn't tolerate failure on the part of its flunkeys.. On a less violent scale, but similar in pattern, is the battle now brewing in the US, where a commimist min­ ority is once again spreading confusion" in the ranks of the, CIO National Maritime Union, which it long con­ trolled. The CP's role in the NMU was set forth in the April 19 issue of the Daily Worker, official mouthpiece for Moscow in the US. In a full -page call to arms, Howard McKcnzic, former NMU vice-president and party wheelhorse, hurls the standard CP epithets at those who oppose red rule. "Warmongers," "company unionists," and "un­ democratic," screams McKenzie. Because the NMU, still limping after its belated fight to kick out commie leaders, is out to bar CP'members, the commies are hollering "company unionism." The line of attack is the same in Canada, where CSU commie stooges are shouting "scab" at Canadian seamen inter­ ested in union principles and economic issues and not* in political skullduggery. All kinds of phony -issues are being injected to con­ fuse the seamen so the CP minority—like the two percent in the CSU—can walk in and take control of a bewildered and disunited membership, in line with the "rule or ruin" program. As in Canada, the US commies are. pulling an­ other of the stock stunts^ employed whenever they find the going rough. They are calling on "all trade unions These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging anj| progressive organizations (to) speak up and let seaheavily en their haads. Do what you can to cheer them up by know of their support." This party order means writing them. th^ CP hacks in-controlled unions and "front" organi­ MOBILE HOSPITAL O. O. MILLAN . zations have already been wiset' up. They'll butt in as R. L. GRESHAN J. JONES th^ have in Canada, with a flurry of protests and pro­ H. F. BEEKER GARRIZ posals for "solidarity" prepared by the commie propaganda R. J. F. THOMSON E. JARRETT mj^hines. S. RIVERA H. DOUGLAS G. STEPANCHUK J. W. LITTLE , —; I The world communist hierarchy wants control of the F. MAZET J. B. BERRIER . Ndrtk American waterfronts badly. In Canada, at least, T. ROZUM C. LOWERY it is beginning to look as though they've finally run smack F. HIGGA^ON A. EWING intb a stone wall. ^ M. J. OLSEN J. BUCKELEW J. TURNER The SIU has been keenly aware of the composition of T. WILKINS W. J. MEEHAN 4. t th^ CSU's leadership for a long time. In 1944 an SIU D. LALLAVE MARINE HOSP. int(|rnational convention voted to expel the CSU when G.BOSTON 4 4 4 E. GALLANT its lleaders refused to disavow allegiance to communism VIC MILAZZO NEW ORLEANS HOSP. an4 to adhere to strict trade -union principles and econ- F. ALASAVICK PETE SADAWSKI WM. R. GARDNER on^c issues. That ended, at least, the attempt of conv G. MIKE H. FAZAKERLEY R. MARTINEZ jmlniist-directed CSU officials to operate under the re­ C. SAUNDERS ROBT. RUTLEDGE' spected AFL banner of a strong anti-communist water- E. FOLISE WM. N. BRICE fropt union. Now the rank and file of the CSU is-openly L. L. GORDON (City Hospital) M. FERNANDEZ jpifiing in the fight. J. H. DANIEL, JR. 4 4 4 Mea Mow k The Mtwme HospHak I Canadian seamen have had a bellyful of red slogans and party-serving phrases. They've indicated that .they're interested in wages and working conditions and the way to a deservedly respected place in the organized lajjor community through a union that is a union, not the tool of a power-hungry political party. That's why they're now flocking to the Canadian District of the SIU—a .union of, by and forY^anadian seamen. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. McNEELY A. TRA"VINO . ,C. F. GOODWIN M. J. LUCAS Jl. A. ROBERTS D. P. GELINAS D. HERON W. J. MAHONEY N. V. ERIKSEN • JAMES BRANUM GEO. WM. MEANEY E. E. GROSS CHAS. A. BROWN C. C. RAYFUSE M. C. BARLOW H. J. HEISCH JAMES HIBBO JAMES LAFFIN ' G. M. GREY Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your weurd. . Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk.. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing titnes: Tuesday 1:30 to SkaO pan. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday 1;3Q fo 3:30 p.m. (en 3rd and 4th fleers.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) -1 BALTIMORE HOSPITAL C. SIMMONS R. SOUZA L. J. MCMILLAN H. MILLION L. McCUNE G. CARROLL P. ADKINS F. KORVATIN . G. P. REAGAN V. HOLTON. J. SCHUMSKY J..TOWNSEND P. PAINTER R. TOLER F. HIGGINS G. CRABTREE • ' i GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. D. JACKSON L. R. WILLIAMSON J. HAVERTY. ' 4 4^4 SAVANNAH HOSPITAL C. BUTLER ' G. LASS W.STEWART. , L. C. COLE rWYCHE . 1 ••'isl iTS" �Friday. April 22, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Canadian Seamen Turning To Seafarers commended an agreement, after commie bunch who gave us situation communist CSU lead­ type weapons. Nothing was found hearings and discussions were nothing but trouble for years," ers were even ordering their at SIU headquarters. Two CSU members to hang up ships in j officials have been arrested for conducted over a ten-week peri­ they said. od. The Conciliation Board's Reports from all over Canada Europe and South America—or­ j possession of deadly weapons in recommendations were unani­ indicate that as the desperate ders which no responsible mari- I the course of the commie man­ mous, with the CSU's represen­ 1 CSU's commie officials realize ' time union would issue, since euver. tative also approving. their hold on the Canadian East ' crewmembers thereby would be As it became more and more In a typical commuliist move, Coast seamen is weakening, vio­ left holding the bag. evident to the CSU officials that CSU leaders, without even con­ lence may play an even larger Again on April 8 violence the members of their union were sulting the membership, rejected part in the situation. fiared in Halifax. When the SIU taking advantage of the situa­ the proposals of the Conciliation Canadian District crewed three tion to get out from under com­ EARLY VIOLENCE Board they had requested. CSU ships, the CSU fomented a riot munist control and were swing­ officials lied to the membership Among the earlier instances of on the waterfront in which sev­ ing to the SIU, the CSU's nation­ by telling them that the Board violence was the April 4 occur­ eral seamen were injured. CSU al secretary announced in Toron­ had recommended a wage reduc­ ence in Halifax, where the crews charges that some of its rioters to last week that the CSU was tion. No such recommendation of three idle vessels were forced had been injured by buckshot willing to accept the original was made. By this irresponsible off by commie goon squads. Many were subsequently proved false formula proposed by the Con­ and deceitful maneuver, CSU of the men who had been forced in the Canadian press. ciliation Board and which was leaders threw the largely non- off the vessels turned to the Other incidents have occurred embodied in the contract signed communist rank and file of the SIU. in British, French and other for­ by the SIU Canadian District. deep sea shipping industry of Large-scale violence broke out eign ports, thoroughly demon­ Canada into complete confusion, on April 5, when a communist CSU SEES DEFEAT with no place to turn for the goon squad entered a railway strating what SIU Canadian Dis­ This announcement was rec­ decent trade union principles hotel in Macadam, N.B., and at­ trict Secretary-Trea.surer Joyce ognized by Canadian seamen as terms the "irresponsibility" of they have wanted for so long. tacked sleeping members of the the CSU's commie leaders, whose i an admission of defeat and since Originally, the CSU 'was an SIU's Canadian District with 1 it was issued the SIU's position affiliate of the SIU. It was blackjacks and baseball bats. only aim Joyce said was disrup­ ; has become increasingly stronger. CREW GOES SIU tossed out of the SIU, however, This CSU roving goon squad was tion. In fact, the whole conduct In Halifax, the SIU Canadian Immediately after the docking, when its officials refused to dis­ apprehended in a truck by au­ of the "strike" clearly indicates ' District has been operating from that the communist party is the crew of the Nelson held a avow communism or sympathy thorities, but beyond a small fine primarily interested in creating ' temporary offices. The District shipboard meeting and 95 per­ I with communism at the SIU's imposed on one of 'the CSU offi­ is shortly .scheduled to open a cent of the 165 crewmembers convention in New Orleans in cials nothing came of the inci­ chaos on the waterfront and con­ permanent Halifax Branch at fusion among the seamen. 1944. Since then, the SIU's dent. voted to join the SIU. 128Hollis Street, despite SIU headquarters here in Hali­ Canadian District has gradually CSU ARSENAL On April 6, when eleven ships threats by CSU officials to pre­ fax and in Montreal are being moved in eastward from the had been tied up, 20 goons, fol­ Another indication of the vent it. swamped with applications for West Coast, defeating the CSU lowing communist orders, board­ CSU's intent was clearly demon- The opening of the, Halifax membership fi'om former CSU in the Great Lakes last fall. The ed the SS Sun Prince at a Hali­ j strated on April 12, when Hali- Branch in the middle of a city SIU Canadian District already members, all of whom declared fax pier and severely beat two I fax and Federal police searched which is one - of the hotbeds of they welcomed the" chance to possessed wide contacts among licensed Engineers who later CSU and SIU Canadian District communism in North America, join a union founded on strict the non-communist rank and file were hospitalized. headquarters. Uncovered at CSU and thus supposed to be solidly trade union principles and which of the CSU—in fact, the SIU Meanwhile, the strike had headquarters and other CSU CSU should demonstrate once would serve the membership's has found it now has more spread to Canadian West Coast points were blackjacks, pick and for all that the SIU in East­ economic interests, without using friends in that organization than ports, and at this stage in the .handles, meat hooks and similar ern Canada is there to stay. it realized. them for political purposes. Meanwhile, the SIU Canadian CSU STEPPED OUT District has been crewing con­ tracted ships with Canadian Sea­ Because the CSU had virtually farers right along in Halifax, eliminated itself from the field Montreal, New York, British when its officials ignored the NEW YORK—A 600-man dele­ "Don't take orders from your things for" the seamen, the com­ Columbia, British Guiana and in wishes of its membership and re­ commie leaders—they're work­ mies are fighting to hold their other ports. In all respects the jected the ConciliaUon Board's gation from the Seafarers Inter­ ing for Joe Stalin, not you." power on Canada's waterfront, SIU's position has been improv­ proposals, the SIU Canadian Dis­ national Union staged a protest The SIU representative added he added. trict, organizing as it went, demonstration Monday, April 11, ing daily. "We're telling you this.because that the Canadian seamen, "like In Halifax yesterday, the SIU signed the same contract which before the local headquarters of the men of the Marine Cooks you're seamen like us—you're Canadian District dispatched a the commies ducked out on. De­ the Marine Cooks and Stewards and Stewards are interested in Union mfembers like us Sea­ crew of Canadian Seafarers to velopments have since demon­ Union, CIO, and demanded that better wages and working con­ farers. We think you're en­ the freighter Sun Prince, Sague- strated that it is the contract MCS communist leaders keep ditions," but which they never titled to know the score." nay Terminal Steamship Com­ which the CSU rank and file hands off in the qurrent struggle received because the CSU used The SIU demonstrators pointed pany, and the vessel sailed last wanted badly. between the SIU's Canadian Dis­ its membership for political pur­ up the fact that the MCS was Meanwhile, commie punks, act­ trict and the Canadian Seamen's night. Dave Joyce, Canadian poses. the "last communist-dominated District Secretary-Treasurer, ing as CSU agitators, began stir­ Union. Now that the SIU Canadian seamen's union on the US water­ hailed the crewing of the Sun ring up trouble aboard ships just Similar demonstrations were District has achieved 'these front." Prince as symbolic of the SIU's before the SIU Canadian District held simultaneously in the ports surge toward the top of maritime signed the contracts and by the of Baltimore and New Orleans. in Halifax, Montreal and other time signatures had been affixed The delegations in the three to the agreements, several ships eastern ports of Canada. ports were composed of mem­ had been hung up. CANADIAN CREWS Evidence collected later by the bers of the SIU's Atlantic and All crewmembers shipped,^ to SIU Canadian District from CSU Gulf District and. the Sailor's the Canadian vessels since they men revealed that the majority Union of the Pacific. came under SIU contract are of crews had been "induced" to COMMUNIST MANEUVER Canadians and have been dis­ walk off by lies and threats. The demonstrations were With the signing of the onepatched from SIU Canadian Dis­ touched off by the disclosure trict Union hiring halls. State­ year agreement between the op­ that officials of the communistments to the contrary made by erators and the SIU, the CSU led Canadian Seamen's Union CSU officials to confuse the is­ officials attempted to call an allwere using MCS halls in this sue have been proven false by out strike, which has now turned country as command posts in an the ,facts. Crews who have gone Out to be a complete fiasco. attempt to prevent Seafarers In fact, the whole maneuver, aboard Canadian vessels in ports from boarding vessels contracted outside of Canada have been fi'om rejection of the contract to to the Canadian District of the Canadians from the Canadian the calling of the "strike," has SIU. District headquarters in Mon­ proved to be a boomerang to Advices from SIU interna­ CSU officials. The situation has treal. tional officers in Canada re­ The phony "strike," which provided the CSU rank and file vealed that the. communist party CSU officials maneuvered with­ with an opportunity to throw off had ordered the MCS to give allout allowing a vote by the mem­ the yoke of communist domina­ out support to the CSU. tion, as the mass movement to bership, was called by the com­ While the New York group join their brother Canadian sea­ munist-controlled union after the SIU Canadian District signed a men in the ranks of the SIU's demonstrated, an A&G Dis­ contract with the companies late Canadian District has estab­ trict Headquarters Representa­ tive, speaking through a mega­ in March. The CSU, began ne­ lished. Never in favor of the strike phone from the sidewalk, asked gotiations for a contract renewal on August 31, 1948. When the and not having been consulted the MCS rank and file "to keep parleys broke down, the CSU re­ except to be warned by CSU out of the fight that isn't theirs. quested of the Federal Depart­ good squads, the rank and file STALIN GIVES ORDBRS The announcement that the Marine Cooks and Stewards ment of Labour that a concilia­ CSU men are showing less and Union was supporting and representing the Canadian Sea­ tion board be appointed to settle less interest as the days go by. "We can win our beef, "the men's Union touched off protests in several ports against US SIU spokesman said, "but we do Many CSU men have stated that the dispute. communists' interference in the Canadian beef. Here is a partial ask you men of the MCS to A three-man board, represent-, this "strike" gave them a new view of the New Orieans demonstration, in which 400 Seafarers stand aside, to ston stooging for ihg industry, the CSU and the, lease on life. "It was the one participated. the commies. chance we had to get rid of the Canadian government finally re-1 (Continued from Page I) vast majority of CSU seamen this way: "If the officers of the CSU were elected by secret ballot, the officers who are there now would not be in office. They are communists and the rank and file of the union membership do not want them. There is no way to break the communists without breaking the union. Most of the rneri realize this and are leaving the union. "We joined the SIU, not be­ cause it is an issue between rival unions but because we cannot be loyal to the union and be loyal Canadians." Shortly after the Chandler crew swung over to the SIU, the CSU-crewed Lady Nelson, Cana­ dian National Steamships, docked in Montreal directly behind the Canadian Constructor, with an SIU creW aboard. Keep Hands Off Beef, SIU Tells Commies �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Shipping Spurt And Strike ftid Keep 'Em Busy In New Orleans Fridar, April 22, I94S R. D. Thompson Dies On Coast Mobile Shipping Picks Up After A Poor Start Veteran seafarer and SUP of­ ficial R. E. (Tommy) Thompson By EARL SHEPPARD was stricken with a heart attack NEW ORLEANS"— Business tional office thanking us for the at his desk in SUP headquarters in San Francisco on April 8. and shipping took a turn for the help we have given here. By CAL TANNER better for a few days but, from Thompson had returned to his Two of our Brothers, Arthur MOBILE — Shipping over the all indications, this won't last Moulton and Pete Perterson, desk "from lunch a few minutes period since the last report went long. The payoff schedule for passed away last week. Neither previously, and was attending to from poor to fair with 12 pay­ the next couple of weeks is not had any known surviving rela­ his duties as Secretary of the offs and 8 sign-ons. heavy. tives and the Union, therefore, SUP Building Corporation, when One of the payoffs was of a The recent fourth biennial provided burial for the two Sea­ he suddenly slumped ta the floor. crew without a ship. The RadSIU convention, which I attend­ farers. Rushed to nearby Harbor Em­ ketch, Radocean Steamship Com­ ed, went off in fine fashion. pany, had been sold to the Close to 500 New Orleans Sea­ ergency Hospital he was pro­ Among the decisions reached farers staged a protest demon­ nounced dead on arrival. He was French in Cherbourg and the by the convention was one on stration on April 11 before the 59 years old. crew flown back here for the shipping policy of the Districts. local office of the Marine Cooks payoff. The well-known and wellIt was agreed to maintain the and Stewards Union, whose liked Seafarer had been a mem­ The ships still with us for status quo, but in the event the leaders have followed commun­ ber of the SUP since 1927 and payoffs were the Yaka, Clai­ A&G District or the SUP should ist party orders to support the had been active in Union affairs borne, Antinous, Fairport, Morn­ need men to man their contract­ commie-led Canadian Seamen's throughout his career. A few ing Light, Mobilian, DeSoto, ed ships, they are to call on Union. The CSU, which for years days prior to his death he re­ Monarch of the "Seas, all Water­ R. D. THOMPSON other Districts to fill out crews has been using Canadian seamen turned from Baltimore, where man; the Runner, Clipper and before taking in new members as tools of the party, is attempt­ he had served as a member of from labor organizations and Pointer, Alcoa. from the outside. Outgoing vessels were the Ya­ ing to prevent SIU Canadian the Sailors Union delegation to from former shipmates. ka, headed for Greece, Italy and District men from sailing con­ the Fourth Biennial Convention Funeral services were held on BOYCOTT Turkey; the Claiborne, headed tracted ships. of the SIU. Tuesday, April 12 and were at­ Something definite on the pro­ The MCS stepped into the pic­ Messages of condolences to his tended by hundreds of his for Puerto Rico; the Antinous, posed Panamanian boycott may headed coastwise; the Fairport, be expected soon, as the conven­ ture by supporting and repre­ bereaved widow and the Union friends and Union Brrfthers. headed for Korea; Mobilian, des­ tion went on record to take ac­ senting CSU in this and other were received at SUP headquar­ Burial was in the Sailors Union tined for England and Europe; ters from ships' crews at sea. plot at Olivet Memorial Park. tion against vessels under Pan­ US ports. DeSoto, coastwise; the Clipper, ama registry. down to the Islands, and the The Meat Cutters and Retail Pointer, headed for the West Clerks unions are picketing the Indies. Capitol Stores here in New Or­ We , also shipped men to tug­ leans and we have volunteered boat and deep sea relief jobs. By JOE ALGINA other made jobs for three full getting beefs" from crews con­ to help them in their beef. The roster of ships hitting this crews. . Seven other ships held cerning Mates, who are inter­ There are over 10,000 unor­ port was joined by the Steel NEW YORK—Shipping in this regular sign-ons following , pay­ ganized retail clerks and butch­ preting the agi-eement to suit Maker, Steel Flyer and Steel ers in this area and they really port held good during the period offs. themselves. The crewmen have Surveyor, Isthmian, and the Al­ since the last report, and indi­ The John B. Marion and Cor­ told Patrolmen that the Mates need our support. coa Pennant, all in-transit here Any help we give these people cations are that the coming week nelia came out of lay-up for have fired men without just rea­ long enough to take replace­ will pay dividends in the future, will be equally as heartening. crews, and the Ann Marie, for­ sons and after the Patrolman ments. for the more organized people had reinstated the men, the We are still dickering with a The tempo of shipping in this merly the Cinch Knot, recently Mates wait Until the last min­ there are in this area who are purchased from Agwilines by new company for a contract, but our friends, the more support we port is better than it has been Bull, took a full gang of men. ute before sailing and try to un­ a tangle of odds and'ends has will get in our future beefs. We in" some time, though hardly as The other ships Were the Robin load the guys off the ship again. kept us from signing. .We should have already received a com­ good as the lush days of a year Trent, Robin Kettering, Kyska, have something concrete to re­ DEADLINE NEARS munication from the union's na­ Sanford Dole, Sea Trader, Bea­ port on this outfit in the near or so ago. In closing, a word to the alien future. trice and Kathryn. PAYOFF PARADE members. A resolution has been Other than routine beefs on OWN 'CONTRACT' adopted by the membership in the ships, this port seems to be In the payoff paddock we all ports stdting that, after July in good shape. We aren't as Some Mates, for reasons un­ handled the following ships: The known, do not seem to realize 1, members who are eligible for happy as we'd like to be over Fairland, Waterman; Steel that the contract is between the American citizenship, and who the number of ships hitting here, Worker and Zane Grey, Isth­ company and the Union, and are not in the process of being but we'll take what we can get mian; Hilton (she's laying up for was not written to their likes naturalized, will not be al­ for the time being—and in our lowed to ship. v spare time go out and get what awhile), the Beatrice and Kath- or dislikes. By JIM DRAWDY is left unorganized. Those Brothers who haven't ryn. Bull; Chrysanthystar, Inter­ All the Mates have to do is done so already are urged to Among the Brothers currently SAVANNAH—The unexpected continental—^she's going to live by the rule and see to it take steps toward securing their on the beach here are: R. Hut­ arrival of the SS Topa Topa, that the crew does the same. If papers. There hsK been plenty shipyard for conversion from chinson, J. C. Glisson, L. Court­ a Waterman scow, caused a spurt they don't like the agreement of warning on this, so there tanker to freighter; Sanford B. ney, J. Jordan, H. Kuppersmith, in shipping activity here this they can look for a ship where should be no weeping and wail­ W, WUson, F. B. Neeley, H. past week. We put a total of 31 Dole, Metro Petroleum; Sea the officers make the rules. ing when the rule goes into Rouglas, T. C. Johnson, L. An­ men aboard when she signed for­ Trader, Mar-Trade; Robin DonIn recent weeks we've been effect. derson, L. Doty and J. Curtis. eign articles again. caster, Robin, and Cape Mohi­ In addition to this shot in the can, Mar-Ancha. arm, we had the SS Cape Race, On the Cape Mohican we ran WHEN ANDrS ASHES WERE SCATTERED AT SEA South Atlantic, in from Europe. into a beef worth commenting She signed on again, and four on here. It seems that a Mate new men went aboard for the tried to flre an AB for not turn­ next voyage. ing to for overtime work. At the moment, the only ship The man, 4 to- 8 watch, was expected in here during the tired and wanted to get some coming week is the A. H. Bull sleep, but that didn't suit the of­ Company's SS Dorothy, which is ficer. The Patrolman squared now on a steady run from this the beef away and the man port. stayed aboard. It is quite possible that we will have a few jobs on this UP TO YOU vessel when she arrives, and jobs While the man was perfectly are always good news. within his rights in turning QUIET OTHERWISE down the OT work, we recom­ Outside of these shipping de­ mend that men turn to for over­ velopments, things are moving time whenever possible. How­ along here pretty much as usual. ever, if a man is not feeling There is a complement of old- well, or is tired, turn the job timers on the Savannah beach, down and hit the sack. Situations like this wouldn't among them the following: come up, if Mates would use a A. C. McAlpin, J. Littleton, L. little better judgment when call­ E. Hodges, T. C. Musgrove, W. ing men out. Some Mates, it W. Allred, W. Stall and R. C. seems, never think of overtime Shedd. work imtil a rainy day, or a time The up-to-date list of Seafar­ This rare photo shows crewmembers aboard the SS Schoharie attending memorial services ers in the local Marine Hospital when the ship is riding heavy for Andrew Furuseth, longtime relentless fighter for seamen's welfare,, shortly before his ashes contains these names: C, Butler, seas. were cast into the sea on March 21, 1938, in accord with his wishes. G. Lass, W. Stewart, L. C. Cole The number of sign-ons was Photo was submitted by Port Captain Van Wout of the South Atlantic Steamship Com­ and Wyche. not much larger than past weeks, pany in Savannah. Van Wout, who is fifth from left in group, was Third Mate aboard the See you next week, with more but the return to service of two Schoharie at the time of the ceremony in honor of the man who dedicated his life to the ships and the acquirement of an­ news—we hope. improvement of conditions for men who follow the sea. New York Shipping At Best Mark In Weeks Uaexpetted Ship Cives Savannah Shipping Boost - II �Til' April 22, 1949 Page Five THE SEAFARERS LOG 11 11 WHAT i ttmwc.. QUESTION: What do you think of the decisions made at the international convention of the Seafarers, held recently in Baltimore? JOSEPH P. JULIANQ. AB: ANTHONY OLIVA. Wiper: RUDOLPH GROSS. UiiUly: DALLAH BEN, Bosun: FRED BRUGGNER. Oiler: The convention had the right idea when it decided to draw up plans for having all the DisIricts working closer together and with other American Federa­ tion of Labor unions. I like to see ' all seamen affiliated with our international pulling to­ gether for the good of all hands. As the convention report stated, seamen cannot get anywhere by trying to fight everything out alone became the odds against us are terrific. We have seen how cooperating with other un­ ions has helped them win what they were after, and who in turn helped us out. I agree wholeheartedly with plan for dealing with District manpower shortages, because I believe the various Districts should rely on each other to help fill jobs rather than go out­ side for now men. The conven­ tion showed foresight in not wanting to overload the industry. The statement on shipping policy is good. too. On the mailer of shipping and registration, how­ ever. I feel that, once the Can­ adian District attains strength, it should maintain its own branches in the US. father than ship its men through other District Halls in offshore shipping. I am strongly for that part of the report about lots of coopera­ tion among the Districts. The Districts of SIU have to work together, because when things happen on the waterfront, they are apt to happen everywhere at once. That's only one reason why the Districts should work together. There are plenty of others. After sill, we are the Brotherhood of the Sea. The same goes for working with the rest of the AFL. We are part of the AFLr- and what's the me of having an American Federation of Labor, if all the unions don't back each other up! I think that the programs call-** I like the decision to plan for ing for greater unity of all Dis­ joint action on maritime prob­ tricts and for increased partici­ lems. We already have the AF1» pation within the American Fed­ Maritime Trades Department, eration of Labor are the most which has shown that it is a important decisions agreed upon good thing many times, and by at the convention. These will strengthening this department, as bring us more prestige and or­ the convention recommended, all ganizational strength. I favor waterfront unions will benefit; helping other trade unions, which By cooperating, we have a much has been of much benefit to our better chance of winning our own District. The convention's beefs. In this way. we can all recommendation that we coop­ help to win better wages and erate with the AFL Labor League working conditions for the mari­ for Political Education will help time worker. I think the con­ us get a better picture of Labor's vention tackled the problems in position and be a source of en­ the right way, by calling for creased activity in the AFL- . lightenment. iiii FRANK ARANA, Oiler: DANIEL FITZGERALD. FWT: PHILIP JORDAN, Messman: ANTONIO SCHIAVONE. Stvd.: EDWARD LEWIS. AB: I think the overall report is fine, and that all the delegates to the SIU convention did a fine job for the membership. Persoaally, I am specially interested to see the inter-District shipping policy confirmed and clarified the way it is in this report. Now the men of any District know just where they stand. Another thing. I like the part that says all the SIU Districts 'should work to­ gether closely on all maritime problems. And the part that the SIU should cooperate with the Maritime Trades Department and other AFL organisations is good, loo. The preferential shipping sys­ tem, District by District, is what I like in this report. Men should be entitled to preference on ships contracted to their own Districts, but should not expect preference on ships of other Districts. Why should a Lakes man expect to ship ahead of an A&G man on an A&G ship? And why should an A&G man expect to go ahead of a Lakes man on a Lakes ship? It's not reasonable. But it's Cor­ rect that when one District can't supply a man, the Dispatcher should take a man from another District, rather than issue a new permit. One of the more important de­ cisions made by the convention is the one dealing with closer cooperation with other maritime unions of the AFL. Joint action will not only strengthen the Maritime Trades Department as a whole, it will also make each union belonging to it much more effective in a beef. Because of joint action, beefs will be ended quicker and more successfully. You'd have more resources avail­ able. than if you acted alone. The progr^ for cooperation with the AFL's Labor League for Political Education and other bodies is also important. I think the convention hand­ led the problems facing it very well. The convention seemed to have set as its goal the building of a stronger international or­ ganization. Specifically, I think the convention's decision to bring about closer cooperation between the various Districts was a good one. All Districts should know what the others are do­ ing. I am in favor of the idea of calling frequent joint meet­ ings. so that we can get a deep­ er understanding of each other's problems. I especially like the policy on District shortages. We certainly have enough men now for the jobs. There's no point in over­ crowding the industry. So xvhen one District doesn't have a man for a job. another District is the place to go to get a man. We have a job for every book. More books probably shouldn't be is­ sued. except to match the re­ tirement rate. I doubt that even, if the A&G District gets thes» passenger ships there would have to be many new bocks issued. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, AprU 22, 1949 Congress Passes 50 Percent EGA Bill Congress has approved the foreign aid bill, which contains among its shipping provisions a requirement that 50 percent of EGA-financed cargoes "trans­ ported to and from United States ports" move in American ships at US flag rates. Under terms of the new EGA legislation, passed on Thursday, April 14 and now bearing Presi­ dent Truman's signature, the 50 percent division will be figured on a geographical area basis, rather than on a country-bycountry basis, which would have more effectively guaranteed US flag ship participation. The bill also provides that the 50 percent formula is to be com­ puted separately for three classes of shipments: dry bulk cargo, dry-cargo liner and tanker ser­ vices. 15-MONTH PERIOD Ma^nuson Bill would have com- goes "to or from" the United puted the cargoes on a country-estates, by-country basis. Nevertheless, the newly-enacted measure may prove SHIPPING SECTION Specifically, the EGA legisla­ stronger than the shipping regu­ tion provides that the agency's lations of last year's EGA law, Administrator shall "take such despite the fact that a loophole steps as shall be necessary to as­ exists. A&G Disti'ict officials pointed sure, as far as is practicable, that at least 50 percent of the gross out that EGA Administrator has tonnage of commodities procured learned that he cannot sidestep out of funds made available un- the law without provoking a der Jhis title and transported to 'formidable array of opposition in or from the United States on maritime labor and industry. ocean vessels, computed separ­ BEARS WATCHING ately for dry-bulk carriers, dryIn view of the Administrator's cargo liner and tanker services, eye for loopholes, A&G officials is so transported on United said that administration of the States flag vessels; and, in the law will be ' watched carefully administration of" this provision, to protect the American mer­ the Administrator shall, insofar chant marine. as practicable and' consistent, Any attempt by -Hoffman to with^ the purposes of this title. ignore the intent and purpose of endeavor to secure a fair and the bill as was the case on Dec. reason £^b 1 e participation by . 1 last, when the EGA chief anUnited States flagships in bar- nounced he was going to ignore goes by geographical area^." the 50-50 provision and switch The * Bland-Magnuson Bill all cargoes to foreign bottoms, would have made the 50 percent will be a signal for immediate rule mandatory—not "as far as steps to win tightening of the practicable"—and it would not measure, A&G men stated. have restricted the rule to carThe SIU - was instrumental in blocking Hoffman's blow at the ^ A&G District officials sumn^'d American merchant marine by up the .developments by stating rallying mass opposition from that the important thing is how the ranks of organized labor EGA will enforce the law. They throughout the nation. In face added that, although there apof the wide-spread criticism of'pears to be littleroom for adhis plan, Hoffman several times ministrative discretion, a lack of postponed putting it into prac­ good faith and observation of tice until Congress could act. congressional ^intent on the part The stipulation in the present of EGA officials could result in EGA bill that American ships! abuse of the American merchant are. to be used 'at market rates ' marine. for United States flag vessels" is CLOSE WATCH a victory for maritime labor and However, they pointed to the shipping interests. fact that Chairman Bland of the The conference committees ac- House Merchant Marine Gommitcepted this Senate provision over tee is setting up a "watchdog the House proposal—sought by | committee" to"follow EGA's perAdministrator Hoffrrian—that the form'ance. Senator Magnuson has 50 percent requirement be im-' gjgQ indicated that if the law is posed only if there were no more ^^t observed by Hoffman, he thah a reasonable differential' would propose stronger regulabetween American flag and tions. world shipping rates. . " ^ was made clear by A&G GAVE ECA OPENING officials that the Union, too. Last year's legislation did not would continue to keep a weaco.ntain the "U. S. market rates" Jther eye on the administration of specification, and gave Hoffmail EGA shipping provisions to prothe opportunity to announce his tect American seamen and ships ill-fated'plan to. shift bulk car-'from being sacrificed in favor goes to low standard foreign of low co'st foreign flag opertramp ships. ' atorsr The provisions which will gov­ ern the shipment of EGA cargoes for the next 15 months were in­ corporated in the bill authoriz­ ing continuation of European re­ covery program after a com­ promise was workeji out by House and Senate conference committees. These shipping rules fall short of the guarantees to the Ameri­ Preparatory to formulating a Payments are 60 francs a day works and the number of chil­ weeks. The amount of the bene­ can merchant marine that ap­ welfare plan that would provide for boys and juniors, 100 francs dren. peared in the Bland Bill, which fits depends on normal eainings additional security for its memfpr "adult ratings" and 125 was withheld from action. In case of hospital treatment of an unemployed man, and on due tq'lllness or accident aboard hia, family responsibilities. Essentially, 'the bill just en­ bership, the SIU Atlantic and francs for officers. , Dutch seamen do not come acted is practically the same as Gulf District conducted a com-| sickness and accident benefits ship, the shipowner pays costs the Senate version, with one prejiensive survey of the whole vary with the seamen's ratings, and full wages for four months. under any general health insur­ change. ' Senator Warren Magnu- subject of welfare systems. Plans marital status and whether they After four months, the Seafar­ ance plan, but under Dutch ers' Provident Fund pays the commercial law a sick seaman son's stricture, aimed at barring in operation in many industries are hospitalized, participation by Panamanian and and in many nations were in­ Belgian seamen are entitled to costs, plus two thirds of wages draws 80 percent of his- wages Honduran flag ships, was knocked vestigated. "statutory" pensions on reaching in case of an accident and half for 26 weeks. attention was deParticular If a seaman is not aboard a out by the conference commit­ , ^ , ; 60 years of age. Rated seamen of the wages in case of illness. voted to the welfare plans cov^ of 18,000 francs ship when he is taken ill, he is tees. The- Provident Fund is jointly enng seamen of European na- ^ eligible for sick benefits im­ financed by the seamen and the Speculation in some quarters tions. The kinds of benefits, eli­ 15 years of service. Officers' mediately. If he' is on board, companies, with the companies was that the major oil companies gibility requirements and how pensions are somewhat higher. paying about two thirds of the the benefits start when he is had pressed for elimination of payments are made provided in­ Everybody who sailed in the war left ashore or reaches home port. whole. the provision curbing Panaman­ teresting background material ! gets a supplement. Like other wage-eai'ners in ian participation in the shipment despite the ^ fact that available the Netherlands, the Dutch sea­ Netherlands of EGA cargoes. Seamen's widows are pension­ information on the manner in men are entitled to family allow­ Although the principal EGA which the plans are administer­ ed at the rate of 50 percent of Dutch seamen enjoy no gen­ ances, which vary with the num­ what their husbands would have eral pension plan. A number of commodity carried by Panaman- ed was sketchy. ber of children in the family. iaij vessels is oil, SIU Atlantic Some of the more important cqllected, plus 15 percent for the shipping companies have de­ and Gulf District officials indi­ features of the seamen's welfare each child. Widows also draw vised pension plans for their Norway cated that Gongress' rejection of plans adopted abroad are cov­ other funds, provided they do own personnel, but unions have Norwegian seamen became not work. a curb on ships under the ered in the following report. no ^voice in their administration. eligible for pensions under a -law Panama flag makes the forth­ Seamen's orphans are also However, there is a temporary which went into effect on Janu­ coming boycott all the more supported until the age of 16. Belgium plan for seamen, applying to ary^ 1 of this year. necessary. those who sailed during the war. In Belgium, seamen are en­ All seanien 60 years old or France Representatives of the Sea­ A man must be 60 years old titled to family allowances, un­ more are entitled to benefits, farers and dockers unions of the Under a plan in force since and have 10 years of sea service provided they have spent at least employment benefits, pensions International Transportworkers 1938, French seamen can draw to be eligible for it. Widow^i and Federation will meet soon to and sickness and accident bene­ statutory pensions at the age of orphans of eligible seamen are 150 months at sea. Maximum seatime allowed for pension pur­ work out final details of a fits. 50. The maximum, arrived at by also eligible. This apparently is poses is-350 months. The family allowances, de­ world-wide boycott of Panaman­ scribed as* "statutory allow­ a formula bksed oh earnings and hot a union plan, because it is A single man may draw a ian ships. • ances," are based on the number length of time at sea, is 75 per­ based on a Ministry of Transport pension in an amount up to Vessels under Panama registry of children a seaman has. They cent of the last earned wage. order. 2,100 Norwegian crowns per are carrying EGA dry-cargoes, in range from 200 Belgian francs Annual walue qf the pensions year. The full pension for a In case a man is invalided, addition to oil. a month for one child, to 500 he can" claim the same pension are keyed to ratings, and in the married man is 2,800 crowns and, For purposes of administering francs a month for five children —even if he is younger than 50 case of officers also to tonnage., jf has children, an additional the "geographical basis" clause or more. —if he has sailed 15 years or A Bosuns annual receipts total 210 crowns is allowed for each of the law, it is expected that To qualify for a full allow­ more. 1,Q50 guilders, an AB's 975 guid- child under 18 years of age. EGA will divide Europe into ap­ ance, however, a seaman must The pension fund is jointly ers, a Fireman's 1,000 guiders, a In computing a man's pension proximately five areas, with the work 23 days a month. Other­ financed by the employers and Ghief Steward's 1,220 guiders. entitlement, double credit i s 50-50 division to be computed wise it is pro-rated. the French seamen themselves. Pensions .for other ratings fall given for months spent at sea separately for each. The BlandAdditional allowances include The French shipping industry, into line. However, if a man during the war period. monthly payments for seamen's in principle at least, guarantees has income from another source Norway also has a statutory orphans and for families of sick continued employment to 70 his pension is reduced. ! pension for widows of seamen. seamen. These latter, apparently, percent of the personnel in work­ Undqr a joint plan agreed in, amounting to as much as 60 are in addition to sickness bene­ ing the first of each year. 1946 by the Dutch seamen's un- percent of the payments which No SIU Crew is to pay off fits for the seamen themselves. Men so employed are "estab­ ions and the Dutch Shipping j would have been paid to the any ship until the crew's Lump sum payments are made lished," and during periods of Federation, there is now provi- seamen. quarters and equipment are on the birth of children, 1,800 joblessness are supposed to draw sion for unemployment pay. | Norway's pension plan for sea-' as clean as any Seafarer likes francs for the first child, 900 maintenance motley equal to Seamen with three years of men is financed by contributions to find a ship when he first francs for others. half of their gross pay, as well service with one shipowner are from the seameh^ who contribute goes aboard. Patrolmen have Belgian seamen on the beach as subsistence and family allow- entitled to full wages for three five percent of their wages; the been instructed that the join a pool run by an equal anCes. weeks, and a healthy percen-' employers, who match the sea- , crew's quarters miist be ab­ number of representatives of A seaman, in common with tage of wages for, a period of rnen's payments, and the State, ' solutely clean before a pay­ workers and employers and' pre­ other French workers, is entitled six months, thb percentage being: which makes up whatever other off will be allowed. Please sided over by a government of­ to family allowances based on calculated by an elaborate for- funds are required. cooperate with your officials ficial'. Until he gets a ship, a a calculated average for the dis­ The. base for the pension fund in carrying out this member­ beached seaman gets maintenance trict he resides in. The exact In addition, a temporaiy na- consists of capital created by ship order. pay, provided he reports daily amount, which is paid monthly, tional unemployment insurance j earnings of th.. Norwegian meri' to the hiring office. depends on whether the wife plan provides benefits for 13, chant fleet during Jhe war. Foreign Welfare Plans Provide Many Benefits h Notice To Crews �radBT' April 22/ 1M9 T HE AT ARERS LOG Page Setisa SlU CANADIAN DISTRICT AIRS THE FACTS TO SEAMEN. PUDLIC CSU Sought To Disrupt Canadian Shipping In view of the vicious lies the communist leader­ ship of the CSU have told recently about the develop­ ments which led up to the present situation in Canad­ ian ports and aboard the vessels sailing under the Canadian Flag, it is necessary, at this time, that we briefly review the entire situation so as to set the record straight. You know that the communist officials of the CSU recently negotiated with the shipping Federation for contract changes and renewals. Those negotiations finally ended in a deadlock. In accordance with the normal and legal procedure followed in such cases in Canada, the entire matter was thereupon referred to an arbitration board—a board which, incidently, included the CSU's own representative, Mr. John Kerry, K.C. • UNANIMOUS ACCEPTANCE The finding of this joint board, representing the union, the shipowners and the government was un­ animous. They came out with a report and a recom­ mendation providing for a settlement. It is extremely important to remember, too, that these findings and this report's recommendations were endorsed by the CSU's very own representative on the arbitration board. Did the CSU communist leadership accept the find­ ings of the board? Did they accept the opinion and decision of their own representative on the Board? THEY DID NOT! In their usual lying and deceitful manner—aimed at confusing their own members as to the real issues— the communist leaders ^immediately told their mis­ guided members that the board findings recommended a wage cut. THIS WAS AN OUTRIGHT LIE! The board's findings did nothing of the sort. They also started the lying prbpaganda to the effect that the findings would completely destroy the Union con­ trolled hiring hall. THIS TOO WAS AN OUTRIGHT LIE. These lies were told to confuse their own member­ ship. That these were lies is proven by the fact that the SIU is now shipping all crew replacements through SIU Hiring Halls and at no reduced wages. What then motivated the communist leaders of the CSU to make such mis-statements of fact concerning these vital issues? ^ Their purpose was clear to those of us who know communist tactics. "They wanted to continue their campaign of disruption and chaos in the merchant marine of Canada: They want to do this so as to assist the imperialist policies of Soviet Russia. CAMPAIGN OF CHAOS Soviet Russia has ordered all of their stooges in all countries of the world to carry out campaigns of disorder and confusion, whether or not it be to the detriment of the workers of those particular countries. Once again, then, the CSU officials, in%rejecting the board's findings, were slavishly- carrying out the or­ ders of the Kremlin. Completely ignoring the welfare of their own membership, they ordered them to tie up all Canadian vessels. The communist leadership of the CSU did this because they thought that they could get by with it, in the same manner as they had done so many times in the past. But they had not considered two things—two things which subsequently have clearly shqwn that the com­ mies not only could not continue their campaign of disruption in Canada — but even more important — showed that the communist party had completely lost its control of the Canadian seamen. The first one of these things which have proven so decisive was the Canadian District of the SIU. The second was a large number of CSU members -who wanted no further part in the continuance of a The Canadian District of the SIU is spon­ soring a series of nightly broadcasts, bring­ ing to the people of Halifax the facts }n the current strife fomented by the Canadian Seamen's Union, which has been making violent efforts to prevent Canadian Seafarers from sailing District-contracted vessels. The 15-minute program, presented as "The Voice of the Canadian District of the Seafarers International Union." "^has evoked consider­ able response from residents of the Nova Scotia port city. On this and the three sub­ sequent pages are reprinted the first four of the broadcast series. In addition to keeping its listeners up to date on . developments, the program has % thrown the spotlight on the corrupt adminis­ tration of the CSU. and the manner in which its communist leaders have used the mem­ bership to advance the communist cause. The structure, functions, and purposes of the SIU's Canadian District as a trade union are also * explained to the radio audience. Apparently because many of the facts re­ vealed here have not been publicized before, the conclusion of each broadcast has been followed by sqores of favorable comments and requests for further information from Halifax residents and Canadian seamen. program from which they could only expect extreme hardship and no security whatsover. Those CSU members waited only for the opportunity to tell the CSU commie leaders that they were through with their tactics of confusion and Stalinism. Those CSU members found this opportunity when they found the SIU. creased. They have increased their lies. They have resorted to the tactics of beating men, to name calling. They have put armed goon squads into the streets of all ports of Canada. They have told their remaining members that they were to fight to the last drop of their blood. They have been careful, however, that the blood they have referred to was not the blood of the communist leadership, but the blood of young and innocent members instead. , CONTROL AT ANY COST They have encouraged young and misinformed sea­ men to take actions which have resulted not only in bodily harm to those young seamen, but in hardships to their families as well. They are now doing all this to cover up for their own ghastly and costly mistakes. They have done this to keep the control of the com­ munist party in the Canadian Merchant Marine, re­ gardless of the cost to their own misled members. They have beaten up their own members who have dared to question their actions, and have called all those who have opposed them "red baiters." This, then, is the background of the real situation in Canada. Now that we have seen and understand the back­ ground of this problem, we offer for the benefit of all Canadian seamen the following news flashes from various ports: INTERNAL SPLITTING MONTREAL: The internal dissension among top leaders of the CSU flared into the open last night in Montreal, when at a caucus of CSU leaders a fist fight, broke out between Jerry McManus and Danny Danie'is, Editor of the Searchlight. The fight started when McManus accused Daniels of paying too much money to members doing picket duty in Montreal, which has resulted in the stripping bf the CSU of its treasury. MONTREAL: The SIU in Montreal, yesterday, was forced to move to larger quarters. This was necessary due to the fact that a large number of CSU members have, within the last 24 hours, applied to the SIU for' membership. SIU officials attribute this sudden swing -to the SIU to the battles now raging between the STRONG ALLIANCE officials of the CSU as to the responsibility for that Together they have made a formidable force in union's funds having been squandered. Canada. FUND LOSS QUESTIONED The SIU has now signed contracts with the operators containing all features as recommended by the arbi­ HALIFAX: The SIU in the port of Halifax tonight tration board. They signed these contracts determined answered the question raised by a local CSU official to deliver the members of the CSU from the hands of an opportunist communist leadership who have to debate so-called strike issues. Secretary Dave Joyce of the SIU stated that no SIU official would dignify lied continually to them on all important issues. They • signed those contracts determined to protect any discredited CSU official by appearing on the the shipboard and economic security of all Canadian same platform with him. Joyce fvurther stated that seamen, not only from the shipowners but from the rather than debate issues with officials of a defunct communist party as well. organization, that the SIU would instead devote its The shock and surprise of the commie leaders upon time to the fulfilling of its contract obligations. Joyce seeing the developments of the situation since the did suggest, however, that, if the Halifax official of SIU has entered the picture and joined hands, with the CSU wishes to debate with anyone, he felt it CSU members has indeed been pathetic. would be more beneficial for what is left of the CSU They now realize that for them the game is up. Because of their many grievods errors and their bej membership if the CSU official in Halifax would instead go to Montreal and debate with other CSU trayal of the Canadian seamen, they are finished. They "knew that their own membership was begin­ officials as to just what has happened to the member­ ning to realize that they had been forced into action ship's money. in which they could not possibly win. VANCOUVER: The SIU position in this port is So what then have these commie leaders done as rapidly being strengthened by the failure of the CSU a result? First of all they attempted to amalgamate leaders in stopping the SIU from living up to its. with the SIU. When this attempt failed they then contracts and sailing its contracted vessels. SIU offi­ tried to crawl in the back door- of the shipowners, cials reported tonight from Vancouver that an increas­ and accept the very same contract for which they ingly large, num.ber of CSU men are now coming to were supposed to be striking against. When both of these moves failed, their panic in­ the Hall seeking membership. �TEE Page Eight SEAFARERS LO G Frfd&7, AprU 22, 1949 Of Commie GSU Officials Prove End's Near After last evening's program, we received hundreds of messages from appreciative citizens and -seamen, who stated they were glad to find that at last some­ one would fight the Communist party in this area. Many listeners offered constructive suggestions as to what they would like to hear on our future programs. A large number of GSU seamen called up to thank the SIU for explaining the real issues in the Canadian marine industries, and asked us to continue our work. To all of you—citizens and seamen—thanks again. "We assure you we will continue our W9rk. The SIU is here to stay. • GSU STATEMENTS CONFUSING Tonight marks the 15th day of what originally was called the "CSU Strike." During these 15 days, we have had much excitement. We have heard and read plenty of wild and confusing statements from the Communist CSU leaders. However, we have heard very little of the truth about certain issuesissues which are important to CSU members. At this time, we want to review some things which have happened to date—things about the so-called strike and, far more important, things which have happened to some of the seamen of Canada. When the leaders of the CSU led their members into this ill-conceived adventure, they promised many things. First off, they promised they could successfully pre­ vent the SIU from sailing SlU-contracted ships. Have they been able^to do this? The answer of course is NO. SlU-contracted ships are safiing from ports all over the world, sailing under ,SIU agreements and fully manned by men of the SIU's Canadian District. MORE SHIPS SAILING Here'are a few of tho.se ships: The SS Riverside, Lady Rodney, Challenger, Constructer, Sun Dial, Sun Mount,'^Angus Glen and Lakeside. There will be more each day. Secondly, over the past few years the CSU leaders have assessed their members a surprisingly large number of times for possible strike action. Whenever they called for these assessments they told the mem­ bers that this money was to be used at some later date, to take care of the rank and file through any strike period. Has this been done? Judge for yqjirself. At this moment, the CSU is desperately trying to borrow money—money which up to now has not been forthcoming. This in itself is a crymg indictment of the manner in which the leaders of the CSU have handled their members' funds. The whole thing amounts, then, to this: The young membership of the CSU were promised that they would be taken care of during strikes—financially and otherwise. Have they been taken care of? That, of course, is a matter of opinion—depending on whether you are one of the Communist leaders or a member of the rank and file. The fact is that the leaders of the CSU are now engaging in bitter quarrels among themselves about who is responsible for leading the membership into the present wreck, and who is to blame for the CSU's being broke tonight. CSU MEMBERS HOLD BAG As a natural result of all that has happened, the members of the CSU find themselves in the position where they no longer can look to their union for further financial-support. The large amounts of money they gave their leaders for strike funds are non­ existent. When they question those leaders about the handling of the funds, the rank-and-file are accused of being "quitters." When members of the CSU ask their leaders to reply to the charges that have been made by the SIU, they are told: "We are laughing at the charges." It is well that the commie leaders have something to laugh about. Certainly it is no laughing matter to the CSU membership, who now not only have no fimds left but have no jobs. When CSU members point, out to their leadership that they ar® losing their jobs and their livelihood, the CSU leaders answer: "Look, we have just signed a number of companies on the Great Lakes to contracts. We are doing well there." However, the CSU leaders are very clqse-mouthed on four important points regarding the Great Lakes. f teeth in a desperate attempt to hold their. ranks. These points are: " Their acti9ns are the actions of defeated men. They are the actions of men who know they are finished. 1) The contracts the CSU signed on the Lakes are with some of the same companies with which the CSU held contracts last year, covering ships CSU men manned all last season. In other words, the CSU has no new companies on the Great Lakes—or, what is more important, no contracts with the companies the CSU leaders lost last, year to the SIU. But the story of the CSU leaders does not end here. There are a few more things we have to say. For instance, CSU leaders also failed to tell the CSU members in offshore ports that a large majority of the rank and file of the CSU men on the Lakes who were told to oppose the SIU are no longer going to sea. 2) The few contracts signed on the Lakes this sea­ son by the CSU are for a wage scale which is thirty dollars a month less than the SIU signed for this season. We repeat that—Ihirty dollars a month less than the SIU signed for. The CSU leaders did this while they accused the SIU of signing inferior agree­ ments. Who, then, did sign "inferior agreements"? The answer is simple—the CSU. They have failed to tell their offshore members that the same things can and will happen to those CSU men who oppose the SIU men now in the offshore ports. CSU men should know this now—know it be­ fore it is too late for them. ROOM IN SIU FOR EX-CSU MEN The SIU will not discriminate members who now denounce the of the CSU. There is plenty of for ex-CSU members—and plenty those CSU men work for the SIU against any CSU Communist leaders room in the SIU* of , jobs—providing and not against it. 3) The CSU contracts on the lakes were signed with a written 'guarantee by the CSU leaders in Montreal that, if the longshoremen on the American side of the lakes refused to handle the CSU vessels, the con­ tracts become null and void—immediately. , . The CSU leaders have failed to tell their members that the Great Lakes was only the beginning of the LONGSHORE AID end for the CSU. Those very same young members The American longshoremen, through their Presi­ on the Great LakeSs whom the Communist' leaders of dent Joseph Ryan, have alreadj' officially notified the the CSU encouraged to oppose the police, for in­ SIU. Canadian District that, at any time the SIU. re­ stance, are, in some cases, in jails, while the Com­ quests it, the longshoremen will refuse to work CSU munist leaders of the CSU who instigated the entire vessels. American longshoremen, in other words, will matter are still free and living well. cooperate with the SlU 100 pei-cent. The phony con­ They failed to tell^ their membership that they threw tracts signed on the Lakes by - the CSU are good only as long as the SIU allows them to be—and not one hundred thousand dollars or more of the mem­ bership's money down the drain in a losing fight—one a minute longer. hundred thousand dollars or more of the membership's The SIU does not wish to appear ready to cause money in their futile attempt to save themselves on further hardships among the already hard-pressed the Lakes. * ^ rank and file of the CSU. But very shortly, unless And now let us expose some of the lies of the those CSU membei-s on the Great Lakes go SIU, we shall be forced to ask the American longshoi-emen to phony CSU leadership. refuse to work CSU ships, and that will keep the CSU LIES EXPOSED ships tied up until SIU ci-ews replace the CSU. Lie Number 1; The communists told the people of 4) The CSU leaders, wherever they have boasted Canada that American seamen were being flown in to to their members of what they call "CStl gains" on sail Canadian ships and take the jobs away from the Lakes, have failed to confess that every company Canadian seamen, to whom those jobs rightfully be­ that signed with the, SIU last season signed again this long. This has been shown tp be a lie, by a report year with the SIU. And they have failed to point given yesterday by the Immigation Department of out that the SIU is contracted with the overwhelm­ Canada when they said, "such charges are without ing majority of Great Lakes companies. foundation." - ' CSU WRONG AGA'IN It did not really take the immigration report to The important thing to remember is that when the SIU originally signed the Great Lakes companies last year, the CSU leaders t(^d their members that the SIU could not hold these contracts. The CSU leaders were wrong. Not only did' the SIU hold the con­ tracts it gained last year, but we have renewed those same contracts this year—and with an increase in wages \^and improvement in conditions. It isn't as thopgh the leaders of the CSU have only failed to tell the truth about the Great Lakes. Right now they are telling their members the same type of lies about other operators who were not in the original grgup of companies which signed offshore contracts with the SIU. They have told their members that they are now negotiating with all the unsigned offshore companies for a contract. What they have not told their mem­ bers about these companies, is that,' no later than yesterday, the SIU signed one of them to a full SIU contract. This was the Elder Dempster Steamship Company. Why do the communist leaders of the CSU refuse to give all the truth on these matters to their members? The answer is simple. The communists are reeling under a terrific beating, the same kind of beating that very nearly completely wiped out the CSU on the Great Lakes last sumrfier. They now realize that tfieir rank and file members \^ent some constructive action and, most of all, want to be told the truth. They know that their members are discouraged. They know that the CSU men on the offshore ships see their jobs disappearing from under them for all time, even as they did on the Lakes. So—to give their members a shot in the "arm for morale—they teU them, "The CSU has accomplished great gains on the Lakes, we are going to get all the West Coast companies,"'knowing all the time that they are lying in the face of defeat. They lie in their brand this as the obvious lie that it was, however. Why should the SIU bring American seamen to sail Canadian ships while there was plenty of competent non-communist Canadian seamen ready, willing and able to take those jobs,? Lie Number 2: The CSH officials brayed to the world that they were the victims of the SIU men armed with clubs and blackjacks. They made these charges in leaflets addressed to "The Citizens of Hali­ fax" and demanded that the police investigate their charges. This the police did, and what did the police find? They searched the SIU offices and the SIU' men and failed to find a" single weapon. The police also searched the CSU offices and men. What did they find? They found enough weapons to beat half the people of Halifax to death. HITLER-STALIN TACTICS Did this faze the communist leaders? It did not! Using the same tactics of Hitler and Stalin they screamed "frameup." They demanded the local papers publish "itemized lists"-of "all" the weapons found. Why publish such a list, we ask, when one of the local papers Mas already run a picture of just part of., the weapons which were CSU property—and an ugly looking lot they were, too. ' When the members of the CSU ask their officials for. regular reports on finances they are told, "the books are open." Yes, the books are open—but woe to the man who gets caught 'with his head in them. Why does not the CSU have weeklv detailed finan­ cial reports, accounting for all incomes and expenses in all ports in the same manner as does the SIU? Why are they told that the quarterly and annual re­ ports are "sufficient." ' Is it true, too, that no detailed financial accounts are available to CSU membei-s, regardms their so-called strike? Will the funds, if any. collected by the CSU members on "tag day" be handled in the same man­ ner? Forgive us if we soi soun't nes^imitstic—but we have the feeling that Such *^111 bp the rase. �Friday, April 22. 1949 T. HE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine CSU Treasury Empty AfteMwo Weeks; Question: What Became Of Strike Funds? This is the 16th day of the CSU's so-called strike— and the CSU is broke, flat broke. We raise the question —Why is the CSU broke? Certainly, a union, which has made so much fuss about piling up a strike fund in the last few years, ought to be able to go through a two-week period without being absolutely broke. The CSU has been collecting strike assessments on a voyage basis, not on an annual basis or any other fair basis. The assessments have not been equally distributed through the membership. Recently, of each voyage a CSU man has made, he has had to cough up anywhere from two dollars up to—well, we have seen records where each man- paid five dollars at the end of the voyage. Whether the voyage took a week or two or several months has made no difference. What is more, the rank, and file had no voice at all -<in setting these assessments. The blood and money leeching communist leaders of the CSU have simply said "Pay up or else." FUNDS FOR FRONTS To. those CSU members who have questioned those tactics, the communist leaders have told them that it was "necessary" so as to help the union. It's funny, however, that the only unions where such actions are necessary, are in the communist controlled unions, such as the "CSU. Communist controlled unions grab all the money they can possibly milk from their mem­ bers — not for their own welfare, however — but instead to put into communist party front organiza­ tions, as well as to pay commie lawyers for so-called "legal" fees. We do not have to wonder, then, what has really happened to all the money the CSU leaders have forced their members to pay in assessments and socalled "back dues." Something else too, CSU men: How many of the CSU raises in dues did you get an opportunity to vote on? Not many—if any—we bet! What does all this have to do with "Tag Day?" Well, we just wonder whether "Tag Day" really is for the families of CSU seamen. Perhaps it is—but then we wonder what happened to all those assessments that seem to have disappeared in thin air and there's still plenty of thin air left, you know. As a matter of fact, there is a far better way than "Tag Day" for the CSU rank and file to meet the present situation. The CSU rank and file can always take out membership in the SlU, which has jobs under contract on nearly 100 ships that sail out of ports in Eastern Canada. There is one question that we would like to clear up for the benefit of the CSU rank and file. The communist leaders of tjie CSU have been whin­ ing about the contract the SlU signed with . the •companies. Let's get this contract business straight: • The" contract the SlU signed is the same contract the CSU communist leaders turned down — turned down for their own political purposes—after their own representative on the Conciliation Board approved it. HIRING HALL CONTINUES It provides for the same wage scale—a scale based on $170.00 a month for an Able Seaman. It provides for the same working rules, plus improvements which the SlU won through negotiation. It calls for the same Union-cotilrolled Hiring HaH procedure, worded ex­ actly as it was in the other contract. . Not only are the ,communist leaders of the CSU willing, at this time, to take this same contract but, as shown recently on the Great Lakes, at a reduced wage. So, CSU men, the next time your communist lead­ ership tries to mislead you by telling you that the SlU signed an inferior contract, call them liars—for they most certainly are. Tell them that the SlU now has the same contract that you, the rank and file of the CSU, wanted so badly—but which the red fascists of the communist party would not Jet you have. This ought to clear up any question about the con­ tract, but there is still' another question that people are asking "'What are the chances," they want to know, "that the SlU can continue its fight to hold its contracts and eliminate the communist leaders of the CSU from the picture?" Well, we will give it to you bluntly. The SIU is a sure bet to eliminate the CSU- entirely, not only from offshore ships but from the Great Lakes—what's left of the CSU on the Great Lakes, that is. their stooges, who have been guilty of violence against the SIU, cannot be accepted as SIU members. REVIEW OF LAKES We want no communists or communist hatchetmen in the SIU. The SIU has fought the communists for years on every waterfront in the world. We will keep fighting them until they quit or disappear. Now, let's get back to the Lakes for a bit. We told j'ou some things about the Lakes last night, but the CSU boasts so much about the Lakes that the entire subject is worth a quick review. The CSU just about finished itself on the Lakes when its communist leaders signed a contract for this season with a few of the companies they didn't lose to the SlU a year ago. As we pointed out last night, the communist leaders not only cut their own throats when they took thirty dollars less a month than. the SlU is getting on the Lakes but—even worse—agreed in writing that, if the longshoremen on the American side of the Lakes re­ fused to work CSU ships, the CSU contract would be­ come null and void automatically and immediately. Incidentally, the CSU has only 6 companies left on the Lakes, compared with the overwhelming ma­ jority of the Lakes companies whose seamen are represented by the SlU. The low wage scale in the CSU agreement, not to mention the clause nullifying the agreement if American longshoremen refuse to work the ships, make it extremely doubtful that the CSU will even have 6 companies on the Lakes- for very much longer. The CSU's prosfciects on the offshore ships are about the same as the outlook on the Lakes. It is only a question of time before the CSU will draw its last breath as an organization. One big reason is that the communist leaders can't explain why the outfit is broke—or, more important, don't dare to explain! They simply try to by-pass the entire matter off by saying "Well, boys, we've had lots of troubles, you know." POOR LOAN RISK Nobody seems very anxious to advance them any more moneyj either. Possibly nobody considers the communist leadership much of a risk, or their cause worth supporting. So, after being turned down by most of the legitimate trade unions in Canada, they are re­ sorting to a "Tag Day." Fact is that this "Tag Day" is a bit prophetic—for the CSU is now being rapidly "tagged out." If you .want further demonstration w'hy the CSU leaders will be tagged out—look at today's news from Monti-eal. There the SS Chandler, a ship belonging to the Elder Dempster SS Company, ^-Coted almost un­ animously to join the SlU. This is what more and more CSU rank and file seamen can be expected to do as the days pass. Furthermore, CSU men, in the event the communist leaders try and tell you that the Chandler didn't go SlU, then i-ead today's- IMontreal papers. Before we go any further, there is another question we want to answer here and now." Will CSU men be discriminated against if they attempt to join the SlU?" The question has already been answeied by the case of the SS Chandler we just told you about. All those on the Chandler who went SlU signed right back on the vessel. That means that all but a "Viandful of the original crew are still aboard. In other words, there will be no discrimination on SlU ships against former CSU members, with one exception. Those, communist leader's of the CSU and Canadian SIU Halls The SIU. Canadian District, maintains Halls in the following Canadian Ports: HEADQUARTERS. 512 McGill St.. Montreal. MONTREAL. 1227 Philips Square. Tels. Plateau 67D0 and Marquette 5909. PORT ARTHUR. 63 Cumberland St.. Tel. North 1229. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St.. Tel. 559L TORONTO. 11lA Jarvis St.. Tel. Elgin 5917. VICTORIA. B, C.. 602 Boughlon St.. Tel. Empire 4531. VANCOUVER. 565 Hamilton St.. Tel. Pacific 7824. Permanent headquarters will be opened very shortly in Halifax. Meanwhile, the SIU in that city can be reached by calling the following number: 3-7231. Ex­ tension 403. We know that the communist leaders of the CSU do not represent the rank and file. Communist leaders never do. The record of communist leadership in trade unions the world over is the same. The communists of the CSU fit the pattern perfectly. Their aims are the aims of the communist party, which are the aims of the Soviet Union. If there is any conflict between 'communist aims and trade union aims, the trade union aims, are ruth­ lessly set aside. We have seen it happen time and again. We are seeing it happen now in Canada. The perfect example is on the Great Lakes where CSU communist leaders, on orders from the communist in-^ ternational to keep a toe hold at any cost, have signed the scab contract we told you about—the contract calling for 30 dollars less than SIU men receive. We are beginning to wonder what kind of answers the CSU leaders are giving to things like what the crew of the SS Chandler did in Montreal? Are they denying it, or are they just sputtering? NO ANSWER TO FACTS At any rate, they don't seem to' be doing much about it! Perhaps they can't do much. In fact', that is the answer. The CSU membership is calling their bluff. The only replies the bankrupt CSU leaders have thought out yet are violence against the SIU and a Tag Day for CSU members. Incidentally, a word of advice to CSU men in Halifax. Do hot go to Montreal for jobs. Between the SIU men already in Montreal, and the former CSU men who have swung to the SIU, there are plenty of men in Montreal to man all Canadian ships in that port. The communist leaders will tell you anything thai serves their purpose, as we showed you last night. We could go on and on regarding the lies they have told, while betraying the Canadian seamen. But what's the use? The whole world now knows the story of communist tactics, lies and persecutions. We all know what the communists have done in Europe. We all know what the communists of Hungary have done to Cardinal Mindzenty. We know what the conv munists have done to churchmen in Bulgaria, and elsewhere behind the Iron Curtain. However we have heard not a single word from the CSU leaders in the denunciation of these atrocities. And why haven't the CSU leaders denounced these persecutions? You know the answer to this question just as well as we do. The CSU leaders cannot de­ nounce the treatment of Cardinal Mindzenty and the others, because their own communist sympathies are an endorsement of su«h persecutions. They cannot adopt the views of the civilized worlds, communists and communist sympathizers live in m world of their own—a world of terrorism, conspiracy and exploitation of fellow human beings. RANK AND FILE TAKES RAP We have seen what the communists have done te the seamen in Canada. We have seen them use sea­ men as pawns. As a result, seamen have been left without jobs and have, in many cases, been flung into jail for following the dictates of communist leaders. Yet those communist leaders have managed to save their own skins, so that they could continue their dirty work. We have heard only in the past few hours where the communist leaders are demanding so-called "in­ vestigations" of the fact that the SlU-contracted ves=^ sels are sailing. This is another typical commie trick —by screaming for "investigations" they hope to take their hungrj' and badly treated members' thoughts away from their own terrible situation—a situation that sees the CSU rank and file with no jobs, no contracts arid, in many instances, no food. Yes, indeed, the communist leadership would love very much to have their members forget these all important things, forget them while the communists continue to yell for "investigations" — investigations which they know will not come. �Page Ten TBB SEAFARERS LOG Seven Major CSU Friday. AptU 22. IW® Spell Failure trust between raidt and file and leaders based on a They knew, too,-of the SIU's very large cash'assets^ common viewpoint and a common grievance. —ca^ assets which ran into ihillions of dollars, accu­ mulated over the" years—cash assets which Were ieatThis did not exist in the CSU. The CSU leaders, by having to admit that the CSU • marked for just such actions as^ this^ In addition, they had no money left after only 2 weeks of action, placed knew that the SIU was a member of the Intemational themselves and their members in an impossible posi­ Transportworkers Federation, which is strong through­ out the world in all countries except the 'Iron Cur­ tion. Once more we can only wonder whether they were tain.' Not only this, but they must have known-the really trying to improve the wages and conditions of SIU's record of never having lost a waterfront actiort the CSU members or deliberately bent on destroying or strike during its entire history. They knew, too, of the SIU's rigid adherence to all contracts. the Canadian merchant marine! OBVIOUS RESULT The fifth mistake the CSU leaders committed was in calling |or action without so much as making even a Certainly those CSU leaders must have known that, slight pretense of obtaining a secret membership vote if they did not destroy the Canadian merchant marine, on the question. This was dictatorship pure and they would find their members fed-up with CSU be­ simple. trayals, switching to the' SIU by the hundreds. * Even worse, it meant that the rank-and-file could But apparently the CSU leaders preferred to forget not feel themselves to be a part of the action. They the SIU's strength and record. The only conclusion were deliberately forced into an action about which is- that the leaders of the CSU were blindly carrying they knew nothing of the vital issues. out dictated communist policy—^the least concern of In other words, the CSU leaders called out the men which was the welfare of the Canadian seamen or 'the * after giving them a completely false account of the Canadian merchant marine. issue, namely the contract which their own handNaturally, the SIU moved swiftly and surely to picked representative on the Conciliation Board had take advantage of every mistake the CSU leaders approved. They deliberately neglected to explain to made. After all, the SIU is a seasoned union. Its the rank and file the dangerous weaknesses of their members do not get hysterical. The Union itself FIRST ERROR position. weighs its actions and does not go in for irrespon­ The first mistake was failure on the part of the They did not tell the CSU membership that the CSU sibility. Most of all, it is wise in the ways of men CSU leaders to line up the kind of support that would not be able to tie up rail terminals, trucks and like the CSU leaders, who are more interested in means the difference between defeat and victory in docks along with the ships. The CSU officials did phony politicking than in straight trade unionsm. labor actions. CSU members might well ask their not tell the rank and file that, within a little more However,, we of the SIU are ready to admit our officials why they did not obtain out-and-out com­ than two weeks after their so-called strike began, Union's Canadian District faces two very serious mitments from the imions whose support is absolutely they would to resort to a Tag Day in a pathetic effort problems. to get up enough money to keep going. They didn't necessary in any waterfront action. The first of these problems is that of fulfilling the For example, to go on strike, they must have the even tell them about the strength of the opposition, contracts we have made with the Canadian shipowners. cooperation of longshoremen, teamsters, railway work­ the Seafarers International Union of North America. Right now we are solving this problem with a very ers and ship's officers, if they really want to be sure But let's treat this whole point separately. high percentage of effectiveness. "What is more, that that the ships they are striking will be tied up. This What we want to emphasize right now is that there effectiveness is increasing almost by the hour. And it is a lesson which seamen in many parts of the world* is absolutely no comparison between the situation of won't be many days before we will be able to say have learned the hard way. We find it difficult to the CSU and that of seamen ' who have walked that we are operating at 100 percent efficiency. One believe that the CSU officials had not themselves legitimate picketlines for weeks or even months on thing you can surely stake your last penny on—the iMrned this lesson before. Yet, the cold fact remains end without a penny to jangle in their jeans, and SIU is in Canada to stick. -i^hey did not have the docks and the approaches to who won their objectives in the end. The second problem facing the SIU is that of edu­ the docks tied up along with the ships. cating the seamen who constitute the non-communist CSU LACKED KNOW-HOW We can only wonder, then, whether they were not element of the CSU to the dangers of fooling around simply more interested in disruption than in the wel­ These men knew exactly what they were doing. with any aspect of what we call "politicalism." They had voted to do what they were doing. They fare of their membership. Politicalism doesn't mix with unionism—^regardless The second mistake which the CSU leaders made trusted their leaders. Of course, they could keep go­ of how a man votes. •^as in timing their action at the worst possible ing through a tough siege: they had unity of purpose. We believe that a great majority of the CSU is moment. A union should take economic action when But the CSU rank and file had none of these advan­ included in this group. We are judging by the re­ it is strong, not when it is weak. Yet just consider tages. Their leaders saw to that. sponse we have gotten to these programs, and by The sixth mistake the CSU leaders made was allow­ what the CSU leaders did. other responses. We tell those CSU members who They called this so-called strike after they suffered ing their entire action to be marred by acts of sheer are interested in the SIU to drop in and see us. Mean­ a: tremendous setback on the Great Lakes last fall— irresponsibility. They have allowed hundreds of rank while continue with your normal CSU imion duties. a [setback from which they had not yet recovered. and file members to become the victims, the CSU If they include picketing, go ahead and picket as we Ii^tead of taking time to build back their strength leaders never seem to be the ones who get it in the have told you before. 'When we are ready for you fiilanciaUy and physically, they acted again this spring neck, when their irresponsible of all the commands to leave the CSU in the Port of Halifax—^we shall which the CSU leaders handed out were the orders to wjien they still were extremely weak, with the result tell you. strike Canadian ships in European and South Amer­ ydu all have seen—utter defeat! SIU OBJECTIVES jAgain, we can only wonder whether they were not ican ports. One of the elementary bits of international more interested in disruption than in the welfare of maritime law that any seaman knows is that you "When we have solved these two problems, and we cannot tie up a ship in a foreign port. It makes no thEir membership. difference how liberal or how reactionary the labor expect to solve them swiftly, the Canadian District" bheir third mistake was another tragid" instance of laws of the coimtry may be. You just can't strike a of the SIU will be ready to devise a progressive pro­ timing which was equally poor. As every maritime ship in a foreign port without facing severe legal gram of its own. tr^de imionist in the world well knows—in fact, as reprisals. That program will shape up something like this: eyery trade union leader in any industry knows Yet these CSU leaders, who have appointed them­ The Canadian District will gradually work towards a limion does not swing into action unless business is selves authorities on how to run a waterfront strike, raising the wages and working conditions of Canadian reasonably good in the particular industry. just gave out the order. "Strike the ships, regardless seamen to the United States level. This will be the I SUICIDAL STRATEGY first target. of where the ships are." As a result, Canadian seamen in British, French, However, there are other things, too. The Canadian [An action when business is in a very bad state is South American and other ports are in serious trouble. District will follow a policy of close cooperation with alpost certainly suicidal. Yet, the CSU leaders called They are face-to-face with big fines and jail sentences! the entire American Federation of Labor, so that on. oyt their members at a time when the Canadian mer­ Was this irresponsibility on the part of CSU officials, either side of the border we can expect all-out sup­ chant marine was in a low state of postwar retrench­ or wasn't it? Were these the actions of sincere union port at all times. ment. officials, or were they plays to the grandstand? The Canadian District of the SIU can be expected They did not act when the ships were crjdng for Is it any wonder that we ask again: were the CSU to take advantage of the SIU's' membership in the men. They waited until there were hundreds of un­ employed men on the beach looking for jobs that officials seeking to improve the lot of CSU members, International Transportworkers Federation, that pow­ or were they seeking to destroy the Canadian mer­ erful world-wide organization to which belong trans­ did not exist. port unions in the United States, Canada, England ' Again, we must wonder whether they were seeking chant marine and wreck the CSU in the process? The seventh, and perhaps biggest, mistake the CSU and most of Europe. The ITF is a vast bulwark against " economic improvements for their men—or were they leaders made was their failure to properly estimate the the spread of Communism in trade unions everywhere, seeking the disruption of a vital Canadian industry? strength of the Seafarers Intemational Union of North and it has made its strength felt on many fronts on The fourth mistake the CSU leaders made was to many bccasions. America. Whatever excuse you can find for their tall for large scale union action without any money The Canadian District of the SIU faces a serious in their treasury. We have been talking about this other mistakes, you can find no excuse for this one! In the first place, they had as recently as last fall unemployment problem due to the shrinkage of the i^int for the past few nights. On this occasion we been defeated on ,the Lakes by the SIU's Canadian Canadian fieet. This problem, too, must be met in Want to speak on it simply as a strategic problem, many ways. District. Why they should think that the same Without raising the question of where all those assess­ ments collected from the CSU rank-and-file member­ Canadian District of the SIU would be any less We, Canadian Seafarers most certainly can be ex­ resolute in Halifax, and other ports of eastern Canada, pected to be increasing the manning scales on the ship—and there were plenty—went. Canadian ships, as the SIU has already done ©n Money in the bank is the reserve that a union than on the Lakes is a major mystery. Certainly they knew that the Seafarers International American ships. But that is getting down to details should have for successful action. It is true, that, in Union had 90,000 members in Canada and the United on matters that will come later. the course of labor history, seamen and others have Meanwhile the SIU Canadian District will welcome States, and that it had the immediate backing of conducted long strikes and won them with nothing but their hearts to go on. But on those occasions, there 250,000 members of the AFL's powerful Maritime those members of the CSU who are not identified Was an indominitable spirit in the rank and file which Trades Department, plus the 8 miHion members of with the hatchetmen and fellow-travelers that stooge carried them on, and there was a feeling of mutual the American Federation of Labor in both countries. for the party hacks. This quiet Easter night is a good tinae to review a number of features of the CSU's so-called strike, although just whom the CSU is striking against has never been clear. Specifically, it is a good time to review the mis­ takes the CSU leaders have made in the course of their ill-conceived, ill-timed action. We would like to examine these strategic and taci tical errors which the CSU leaders made, because : their only answer to everything we have charged has been to maintain that the SIU was "red-baiting" or was using "Hitler-like propaganda methods." There­ fore we intend to show not only that the CSU leaders have lost their action, but that they could never have won by the strategy and tactics they have used. We ask our radio audience to listen and pay par­ ticular attention to these mistakes. These mistakes, we feel, are so obvious—that you will find that it is almost unbelievable. The CSU leaders committed seven major errors. These seven errors, when considered together, prove very conclusively that the CSU leaders are not the smart trade unionists they pretend to be, ^or else they never wanted to win in the first place. Let's analyze these mistakes one at a time. �Friday# April 22, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Disabled Robin Kettering Periled By Shift Of Cargo During North Atlantic Gale MESSROOM GATHERING ON THE STEEL AGE Caught in the full fury of a 90-niile-an-hour North Atlantic gale with her engines disabled the SS Robin Kettering was in dfstress for 2 hours re­ cently when part of a*~ ^ A nnn .cargo when she was hit by the 4,000 ton cargo of man- gaig_ ghe took the storm in stride ganese ore shifted, caus- until the engine gang heard valves popping like firecrackers ^ ing a 20-degree list. (The momentarily perilous state and the plant conked out. of the Kettering off the Nova With her steam gone the ship Scotian coast was shared recent­ pitched and rolled in the troughs ly by a sister Robin vessel, the causing the cargo to break loose. Robin Locksley, LOG, April 11, The sudden turn of events threw which sustained a 20 degree list the passengers into a panic and when 150 tons of cargo broke moved the Skipper to send out loose during a storm in mid-At­ a distress signfil which was pick­ lantic between New York and ed up by a Coast Guard ship Capetown. Two days of steady 100 miles away. work righted the Locksley) BROUGHT TO LIFE According to a Kettering crewThe Kettering heaved about member, the ship was in the at the mercy of the storm for North Atlantic headed for St. two hours before the engines steel Agers prepare to break up after their first shipboard meeting of the current trip. Johns and Halifax to discharge were repaired enough to squeeze , Reading left to right, the men are J. Veira. Wiper; T. Mungo. Saloon Messman; J. Malinowsky. out a couple of knots of speed. Fireman; Roberts. Deck Maintenance; J. Oliver. AB; M. Sorvenssen, Stewards Delegate; J. In the meantime, crewmembers Kozerski, Chief Cook; J. Yoknas. Carpenter; S. Wise, AB. pumped oil from starboard to port tanks, bringing the list up to 10 degrees. The distress call was then rescinded. Limping along the ship finally The Isthmian C-3, Steel Age, a fine crew aboard, 95 percent Steel Age. The Kendricks letter made the Bay of Fundy, where By SALTY DICK cleared New York a couple of being bookmen. He saw an to the LOG was posted in the she took refuge from the storrfi. messroom. I know a seaman wHb is very After 24 hours of safe anchor­ weeks ago on the first leg of a enjoyable trip in prospect. Before the meeting was ad­ Fully squared away, the fond of Ava Gardner. He now age she continued to St. Johns. four months trip to the Far journed the crew was told of the Brothers then turned their con­ East. With the ship secured for plans to go west to attempt an No injury was suffered to the difficulties met by the SS Kentented pusses in the direction ck. introduction ... R. Paul Hareld crew during the righting of thelff^ squaring dricks crew in Siam, a counti-y Brother Sipol's camera and the' themselves away—union style. recently married a girl who ship, although a couple of men works in a sugar refinery. Does suffered minor injuries while se­ Enroute to Wilmington they scheduled to be visited by the event was recorded for posterity. he call her "Sugar?" ... Swords curing starboard lifeboats that held their first shipboard meet­ Walters loves the sea so much he broke loose during the storm. ing. On hand for the event was can't stay on the beach long. crewmember Z. Sipols, whose The Kettering had loaded ore You- may have seen him around in Capetown along with general camera recorded the event as as a watchman on ships ... The cargo. Following stops at St. shown on this page. With the fellow who carries the hammer Johns and Halifax the ship paid election of delegates out of the and nails on the Del Sud is off in Baltimore. way, the crew began laying the Rocky Cox. He picked the run groundwork for insuring a har­ because he has something spe­ monious trip. cial at the end of the run: Buenos CHECK 'EM. BOYS Aires. R. C. Bass claims bank­ The newly elected delegates ruptcy — therefore, back to j were instructed to check the sea... There was a mad ' slopchest and penicillin supply scramble in the dining room ' and the ship's delegate was voted of the Del Mar when the ship I to inform the Wilmington Patrolhit bottom and the screw on If your shirt needs laundering man of the lack of seating space rudder went out of commis­ or your suit needs cleaning, don't in the messroom. sion. The stampede was take either one to the S. Rice The Ship's Delegate, Clifford . caused by the waiters all try­ laundry at 921 Washington Ave­ Thompson, announced that the ing to get out at the ^me nue, Brooklyn, say nine mem- shipboard educational program lime. Clancy Cooper is now j bers of the crew of the SS Rob­ would begin' at the following working in Hotel Ponchartrain. in Trent in a letter to the LOG. They maintain that the S. Rice meeting—the subject: "The'SlU imaixmKi: Joe Martello, Dispatcher here Organizing System." in the NO Hall, is kept busy Jaundry, which once was called Preparing the dinner meal. Chief Cook J. Kozerski tests putting jobs on the board and the Half Moon Valet, promises In the-minutes received in the his meat saw on a slab • of beef, while 2nd Cook D. Wilson, answering* questions ... Bill good workmanship and one day LOG office this week. Delegate left, and 3rd Cook J. Bergstrom look on. Champlin just returned from service on the basis that you Thompson noted that there was West Africa with dengue fever. [ don't have to pay for it if you He's at the marine hospital un- j don't like it. What actually hap­ der observation. I spend a day, pens is something else again, .the there as a patient and my bed ' Seafarers stoutly claim. They say that the dry clean­ Crewmen of the SS Kathryn,f the crew available 1o study man in New York and presented was dii-ectly across from his. He ing was terrible. They cite a Bull Lines, came up with an whether the man has been fired at a membership meeting. may be sick, but he eats like a light topcoat which one of them idea at a recent shipboard meet­ for just cause. Then, the Kathryn men rea­ horse. gave to be cleaned. When he soned, there wouldn't be a lot After a Wednesday meeting Those present at this first ing they thought might prevent went to get it he had to pay of rumors and whisperirigs and I saw John Picou sweeping the meeting -^nll then report t(;j,^ the a lot of misunderstandings if it $1.75 and the coat looked worse ginmill talk about unfair firings. Hall. I saw other Brothers entire crew at the earliest op­ were adopted. thap it had before. If a man was fired, the crew helping out. but Johnnie stayed portunity. After three members of the The nine Brothers signing the would know the whole story. to t|e end. Good work. John­ Deck Department were fired in letter to the LOG were: The idea 'seemed such a good , If the man was treated unfair­ nie ... Pete Garza is at the San Juan, it was moved and George Leidemann, Warren ly, steps could be taken to cor­ one to the K-athryn's men that Hall, so I presume he's ready to ship out... James Collins, Hodges, Earl L. Morris, John O. passed in the shipboard meet­ they voted to have the Ship's rect the Situation. If the man deserved what he the SIU's Michelangelo.' is Davis, 'D. C. Gilmore, J. B. ing that in the future, whenever Delegate draw up a resolution painting scenes on the bayous. Schutte, A. E. Carlson, Daniel a man is firfed, the delegates similar to the one passed aboard got, everybody would have (a shall call together members of ship to be given to the Patrol­ full knowledge of the facts, • He loves to paint and read. .*. O'Rourke and Mike Sovich. The Voice Of The Sea Steel Agers Square Away For Smooth Trip Blackball Given Brooklyn Laundry By Trent Seamen Kathryn Men Vote Crew Inquiries In Ship Firings �Page Twelve Tills SE4FAUEHS LQG • ' , ' ' - FgUnft ApirD ii, 1948 1^'-a Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings gine Delegate could attend. Good KENYON VICTORY. Jan. 23— and Welfare: Request made that Freuik J. Mandler. Chairman; J. no water be wasted owing to J. Monahan, Secretary. Ship's shortage. Suggestion made that delegate reported that trouble the _ members of the Stewards over Wiper had been squared Department dunip garbage in away with Chief Engineer. cans provided in port. Several Everything okay otherwise in Brothers expressed appreciation three departments. Second Cook for the excellent food provided elected unanimously to ship's by the Chief Cook. One minute delegate post. Motions carried: of silence for Brothers lost at that Steward order cots to be sea. delivered on West Coast; that Steward see to it that fumigation XXX EVISTAR. Feb. IS—G. Rourke. is attended to when ship arrives Chairman: J. H. Sheerer, Secre­ on West Coast. Discussed oil leak in galley range. One min­ juices being served regulariy; tary. Delegates reported _ no ute of silence _for departed cleaning of laimdry and cleaning beefs in their departments. New Business: Agreed that men tak­ Brothers. of quarters. Gordon Finlay. AB, ing off in port will have other X, X t complimented Stewards Depart­ ROBIN GRAY. Jan. 23^E. J. ment on their excellent job in men stand their watches and pay Kelly. Chairman; H. J. Murran- keeping messhall neat and clean. the men for the work. Men failing to do this will be fined. ka.,Secretary." Three department Crew supported his view. Men taking time off in port are delegates and ship's delegate re­ XXX to notify departmental delegate, vealed that there were no beefs HASTINGS. Jan. 30—C. the delegafe to notify the officer pending. Under Education, /vviAN^y MEMBERS MAKE IT A PRACTICE,WWEN Howell. Chairman; C. J. Oliver, Brother C. Coates discussed the Secretary. Ship's delegate an­ on watch. Good and Welfare: THEY PAYOFF A SHIP, TO PAY THEIRPUESfiDR Request that buttermilk be put importance of shipboard meet­ nounced that everything was in aboard ship. Suggestion that A YEAR . THEY THE/SJ KXOW THAT MATTER ings. Ship's delegate is to se^. order with exception of repair lifeline be put up from midship WHAT MAY HAPPEN! THEY ARE IN SCXJDSTAIJD- ^ Captain about painting mess- list; Suggestion made to draw to aft end. Steward asked men room deck. ' Delegates agreed INS AMP CAM -THROW IM FOR. A0OE>. up recommendation for permitthat one rrfan from each depart­ men with sufficient time for a to be more careful with linen. ment would be assigned , to keep book. One minute of silence for One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. ihe laundry clean. Brothers lost at sea. XXX DEL ORG. Jan. 2 — Carroll. Chairman; Haynes. Secretary. No By HANK beefs pending in any of the tiiree It's easy enough to recognize Brother Bob High—even witji departments, according to dele­ his hardly recognizable mustache and his terrific sense of humor. gates. Brother Brunell elected , X X X ship's delegate. Discussion on ROBIN KIRK, Feb. 27— Bob must be watching Milton Berle on television and studying XXX matter of man missing ship, re­ Joseph Carriveau, Chairman; Leo witch-craft, too. There's always spirits involved in his humorous SOUTHLAND. Jan. 23—W. G. joining it and being signed on Allen, Secretary. Crew elected conversations— Another Brother with a slight smudge of a Morris. Chairman; Alexander again. Suggested that beef in­ J. Sampson as Ship's Delegate. mustache is,Percy Boyer—^recently sailing tankers—who finally Janes. Secretary. Minutes of volving Oilers be referred to Delegates reported departments shadow-boxed -himself out of New York on a train for New Orleans. previous meeting to be posted New Orleans Hall when vessel constituted all bookmembers in Percy has been missing so many trains trying to leave coffeeon bulletin board for the benefit returns to that port. Also sug­ good standing. New Business: smelling Beaver Street that the believes he could have walked of new crewmembers. No beefs gested that recreation room be Motion carried that ship's laun­ through all those trains to New Orleans Brother Cy Magnan pending in any of the depart­ used during coffee time so that dry be cleaned weekly by one writes that the Plaza in Trinidad is doing a swell job handing ments. Nominations were opened messhall can be kept clean more man from each department. Cof­ out the LOG to SlU members. The Lido Hotel's reading room has for ship's delegate. Kennedj' easily. Cots are to be checked fee to be made by pantryman it, too. In Barbados the Zanzi-Bar handles "our little treasure" was elected. Motions carried: To before sailing on next voyage. every morning for 10 o'clock cof­ (as Cy writes it) which all of the SlU "island hoppers" read have ship's delegate discuss with fee time. Ship's Delegate to from first page to last. Captain screen doors' for galley XXX see Chief Engineer about pres­ and messhall. Discussion onBrothers William Bunker, Edward Vail, George Dacken and sure in water fountain. laundry, recreation room and Frank Liliie are a few of the newly-arrived in town... Brother X X X sink. Antonio Blais, of Connecticut, sailed... Feeling good about ROBIN SHERWOOD. Feb. 25— scraping off some of this stuff called barnacled beacheritis X' X X (Chairman and Secretary not STEEL FABRICATOR. Jan. 9 (or what may be called a "doingrnothing-at-all-fever" which given.) Special meeting called -r-Suska. Chairman; C. Burgio. can mcdre a sailor trusty in parts and lazy). Brother George for Steward to clarify why there Secretary. Minutes of last meet­ Fiance shipped for a shorty of a sugar-island run... We hope is insufficient amount of fresh ing read and accepted. Smooth Brother Reece OUver (who has a mustache, by the way) is food aboard. Steward stated sailing reported in all depart­ feeling better nowadays... Brother Helms shipped. So has that Captain had an order from XXX ments. General discussion of Roger Teets.., Brother Jurkowski shipped—^wishing he could company stating that no fresh BALTORE. Feb. 7 ^ Mitchie. stores are to be obtained in the things crewmen think should have received some last-minute mail. be taken care of on this trip. It Chairman; Hildrelh. Secretary. Tanganyika territory. Ship's X t X was also pointed' out that men Delegates reported number of delegate requested to procure Steward Sylvester "Ziggy" Zygarowski writes he's hitting should do their jobs in good books and permits in their de­ letter from Captain and read it many ports aboard the SS Gadsden... Jerry De Meo sailed in Union fashion and keep from partments. No beefs reported. to the membership. Captain recently from a South African voyage... Brothers D. Dixon, Emil fouling up. Brother Bat^ was New Business: Patrolman to be promised to make a duplicate Wagner, James Kelly and Lepnard Rhino (an oldtimer) send word elected ship's delegate. Several asked ' why dumping garbage is copy of letter for crew. Discus­ they're on long voyage aboard Isthmian's Steel Travelej:, now in men spoke on matters of Union not overtime on ship. Motion sion of food situation ended with Manila... Bosun Bob Hillman is doing the best an oldtimer can interest and Union literature was carried to secure needed equip­ understanding that ship wiU ob­ with or without the tools he has, while he's shipping out of distributed. Other discussions ment in galley. Motion carried tain fresh stores in next port. Baltimore with his familiar cigars... Steward John Jellette (with dealt with improving shower to • have Patrolman check on Delegates to approve requisition. his mustache,, of course) is happy. He's keeping everybody happy facilities, messhall appliances MciteJ'who cl.e:ig-es meal hour and everything shipshape aboard one of the Seatrain scows... and general cleanliness through­ frequently and without notify­ Brother Oswald Smith is in town. out the vessel. All hands were ing Steward. Good and Welfare: XXX cautioned to obtain authorization Motion carried not to leave laun­ Bosun Bill Champlin sailed into town stating he sure from their department heads be­ dry soaking in tubs. One min­ wished a place in the Belgian Congo would get LOGs so that ute of silence for Brothers lost fore taking time off. the crews of many Mississippi ships hitting there could keep XXX at sea. informed of latest Union news... The weekly LOG will be STEEL APPRENTICE. Feb. 21 XXX sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers->— —G. Mdirley, Chairman; B. CAPE MOHICAN. Feb. 20— Payne, Secretary. Discussion on Waller Borreson of New Jersey. John Bragg of Georgia, Theodor Armand Stepanian, Chairman; R. heat of dishwater. Found that Humal of New York, Gus Janavaris of New York, Leon SizeSireis. Secretary. Delegates re­ water was at 110 degrees while more of Florida, Teddy Ostaszeski of New Jersey. Lawson ported departments functioning tap water came out at 180 de­ Rynes of Florida... Brothers, keep those ships clean and smoothly. New Business: James XXX happy. Protect your agreements—keep your jobs shipshape, grees. Motion carried that Pan­ MOBILIAN. Jan. 9—Lee Snod- Dawson elected Ship's and Deck tryman failing to keep tempera­ Protect your health. Brothers. If you have a physical ailment grass. Chairman; W. L. Busch. Delegate; H. Tomlin elected Ste-, ture up will be brought up on —check into the marine hospital. Don't sail if there's something Secretary. Engine and deck de­ wards Department delegate. Dis­ charges^ ^ wrong with you, far out at sea sometimes is too late. partment delegates reported all cussion held on repairs left un­ X X X XXX proceeding satisfactorily. Ste­ done from last trip. Former Seafarer Clayton O. Whitley, now answering roll GATEWAY CITY, Feb. 13— wards delegate reported only a 4- S" S" Jack Hartley, Chairman; W. E. call in the Army, has taken a berth in the station hospital apd nimor beef registered by MessJAMES JACKSpN.- Feb. 6— Coutani, Secretary. Delegates re­ will honor communiques from his old pals. Ret. Whitley's ad­ mgn, who requested that all F. Buhl, Chairman; J. Gillis, ported little disputed overtime in dress is: Station Hospital, Ward A-9, Camp Pickett, Va In the hands keep, out of messroom Secretary. Frank Buhl elected their departments. New Busi­ morning mail: A picture postcard from Sir Charles telling ^us of after meal hours until place has ship's delegate. Delegates re­ ness: S. P. Drury elected ship's the interesting places being hit by the Sea Trader. View on the been cleaned up. Motion car­ ported number of books and per­ delegate. Motion by Drury that card shows the maritime terminal in Barranquilla, Colombia... A ried calling for use of the PC mits in their departments. New linen should be cheeked by port note from^'W. A. McKinney telling how the Madaket lost a blade messroom as a recreation room. Business: Motion by Burnstine. steward for proper bunk size. from her propellor between Honolulu and Kobu, Japan. Brother -Under Good and Welfare, crew carried, that future meetinjs be One minute of silence for Broth­ McKinney says the Madaket boasts of a hotshot Stewards De- ' discussed possibility of frdit held on Sunday at 6:30 so En- ers lost at sea. partment. ^ • , CVT and RUN �mm Friday, April 22, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS News Account Of Panamanian Ship ShowsHeavy Menu—10 TonsOf Rice DISPLAYING HIS PRIZE which has been and will be fore­ the cooks could not understand most in the battle for improving English. Enclosed is a clipping taken the welfare of seamen, I would "On the stove cooking was a from the February 18 issue of like to see the SIU adopt a large pan of chopped pork. Af­ the Mobile Press Register. The more vigorous policy on the ter the pork was browned, the item is of vital importance to all subject and publicize it more cook put several pans of celery, American seamen. thoroughly in Washington and to onions, potatoes and other vege­ All members of the SIU. are the general public. tables into the same pan and aware of the unscrupulous meth­ started stirring away. ASKS PUBLICITY ods practiced by some" American In the meantime the Union "In another pot were a num­ ship operators who put their should work toward ways and ber of pieces of fish, already ships under Panamanian registry means of curtailing this out­ cooked and floating in what ap­ to escape high U.S. taxes, hire peared to be a tomato sauce. rageous practice. non-union seamen of other coun­ "The third and final pot con­ The newspaper item, written tries at coolie wages, break mar­ by Ed Lee, a staff writer of that tained steamed rice. itime unions, ignore safety reg""At each place setting on the newspaper, is as follows: ulations, and so on. table, there were a small china "A T-2 type tanker, register­ Outside of the maritime in­ bowl, a china spoon and two ed in Panama, operated by a dustry the general public as a chopsticks. U.S. company, skippered by a Displaying the lightweight skate are Juan Rodriguez, whole is totally unaware that "On the table were two wood­ Norwegian and manned by a Bsdcer and captor of the fish; Joseph Wahletz, AB; Frank these shameful conditions exist. en buckets, each filled with rice. Chinese crew is in port. Morciglio, AB, and Louis Carbone, AB. Picture by Luis Ramirez. As a member of this union, "Also aboard the vessel are A bucket was passed to the officers who hold the following Chinese who were to eat. Each citizenships: Estonian, Canadian, took his-private spoon and dish­ American, Danish, Swedish and ed out a helping of rice into his bowl. The seamen then took the Norwegian. "The ship, the SS Pipe Spring, two chopsticks in his left hand, is in Mobile for routine inspec­ lifted the bowl to his mouth and To the Editor: The devilfish itself grows to tion and necessary repairs,* It is began eating away. about 400 pounds and is a mon­ operated by the Overseas Tank- "After the rice was gone, the While in the Caribbean area strous thing to see. The skate, To the Editor: ship Corporation of New York. other, dishes were brought out. aboard the Suzanne I'm trying like all of its relatives, is very While browsing through the The Master of the ship reported "The ship's captain said the to do my best to provide others dangerous. Its aggressiveness is bound volumes of the LOG in that the ' seven nationalities men praise their food and al­ and myself with knowledge mostly retained in its tail. They about that fascinating subject— the New York Hall tpday I came aboard the ship 'get along fine ways seem to enjoy it..." use their tails as a whip against sharks. across a story dated August 6, and work in perfect harmony.' other fishes and humans. Alexander Sokolowski In the enclosed picture (see "At present, the vessel is en­ 1948 which concerned the skip­ WHIPPING BgY (Ed. Note: With the ' Pana­ cut) is a bit of marine life per of the Steel Fabricator. The gaged in hauling oil from Bah­ Many people say that if you manian boycott approaching, caught by our baker aboard the story was not very complimen­ rein to all parts of the world. are whipped by one of these . the SIU is publicizing the Suzanne while we were in Maytary to the Old Man, and accord­ The Overseas Tankship Corpora­ marine characters there is al­ menace to seamen's conditions aguez. This specimen belongs in ing to the crew he was giving tion is operating 42 ships in the most 100 percent certainty that constituted by ships like the the devilfish family and is trade and all vessels carry a them a rough road to travel. the affected part of the body will Pipe Spring. It was greatly known as a skate. I learned According to the crew the mixed crew. become dry and stay dry for through the efforts of the SIU that it is the smallest member "The Master, when asked to Skipper was loose on loggings many years. In some instances in Washington that a Congres­ in the devilfish family and never and tight on cigarettes, plus just describe how the Chinese work, serious medical treatment is about every other sin in the pointed out that there is a Chin­ sional investigation will soon grows larger than 40 pounds. necessary. book. This Skipper, K. O. Born- ese in each department known . be launched into the practice The one in the picture weighs 15 The Baker used a small hook of Panamanian transfers.) pounds. son, had a reputation for being as the 'number one boy.' This and cheap line, but catching a a tough man to talk to and fellow speaks English, while the fish of this kind with a hook rest of the department speak seemed to be anti-union. requires a great deal of luck and The Skipper of the Fabricator only Chinese. Officers give the some technique. is'-now Master of the Steel Sea­ boy any orders for the respective Luis Ramirez farer. As ship's delegate on that departments and the 'number vessel, I would like to say that one' is responsible for seeing my experiences with Captain these orders are carried out. "The Chinese have a separate Bornson during voyage No. 5 By JAMES P. CONROY m were mostly smooth throughout kitchen and will eat only Chin­ Lights of San Francisco the trip. I found that he was ese dishes. Their choice meats always ready to listen to any are fish and pork and in the -7-Golden lights— beefs or ar^ments I had, and vegetable line they eat lettuce, Glistening on the moodY bay. due to him they were always celery, onions and tomatoes, but, To the Editor: Will your sparkle go as we go like the story books say, rice is ironed out immediately. A good thing for all SIU men When our ship sails on its way? the main dish for all Chinese. NO TROUBLE to keep in mind is that no mat­ NO BEANS HERE Concerning the trouble he had Lights that pass at sea ter how much money you have "The port steward here re­ with the Fabricator crew about in the bank or in your pocket, —Lonely lights— cigarettes, I do not know what ported that 10 tons of rice go the most valuable possession you You appear then join the night. the score was there, but all on each ship when supplies are have is your SIU book or permit. Unknown you'll ever be through this past trip the crew put aboard. The crew eats about Never let it run into bad could always get cigarettes when '400 pounds of rice a week and To a mariner's true sight. standing. Always manage some­ they wanted them. When I asked the 10 tons lasts about nine how to pay your dues. A good Lights of China's rivers the Old Man for extra smokes a months. Union man always supports his "Friday, when newsmen went couple of times • we got them —^Ancient lights— union to keep it strong for his through the tanker, 'number one right away. You've burned a thousand years. own benefit. When Captain Bornson came boy' was not in the galley. He On the junks your radiance shivers If you are going to quit ship­ aboard the ship at the start of had gone ashore for awhile and ping, it only takes a three cent More wise than it appears. the trip we heard tales of him stamp to send your book in for that would make most any man The path of lights retirement. Don't put your book pack up and leave, but I believe on the bottom shelf, you may —Guiding lights— I speak for the majority of the need it again sometime. It can From cape to cape, Hatteras to Cod; Send in the minutes of crew when I say that he was a again be your livelihood. your ship's meeting to the good Skipper and very easy to Through the nights our road you shape I was one of those who let his New York Hall. Only in that get along with. - More than once As through your charge we plod. book run out, and take it from way can the membership act he went out of his way for us. me, it's no picnic to sail a ship on your recommendationsj So, anybody who sails with Will the lights that is non-union. Think about it, Captain Bronson in the future and then the minutes can be —Guides of the Argonaut— fellows, and take good care of Will probably not have to worry printed in the LOG for the From their duty ever sever? that book or permit — it's your about sailing with a bucko. He benefit of all other SIU bread and butter. Ah, the lights — they've read my thought; crews. appears to be an OK guy. (Name Withheld) They wink back: "Never, never." P*i« Bluhm To Ihe Editor: Ramirez' Comment On Skate: 'Look Out For That Tail!' Pete Gives OK To K.O. Bomson, Ship's Skipper Log-A - Rhythms Lights Send Those Minutes fi' Keep Book Up, Urges Brother Who Fell Back �Page Fourteen Holds Cockroach To Be Inferior To Man — Maybe TEE SEAFARERS LOG GALVANI FUNERAL RITES Friday. AprU 22. 1943 Seafarer Warns Of Sharpie Who Bilked Parents Of $30 To the Editor: anything about me except that I lived in Detroit. I made a $75 draw in Miami and wanted to send $50 home to my folks. I went into a West­ ern Union office and he waited outside for me. Well, as you know, I had to give my mother's address and name and telephone number. While I was on the SS-Noon­ To the Editor: day we stopped in Miami, Flori­ Man prides himself on his in­ telligence. Our professors have da and a supposedly SIU. seaman peered into every phase of exist­ came aboard ship and hung ence on this earth and into the around for awlule. When I went heavens beyond. The ant and the down the gangway he shouted to milky way have been studies by me to wait, saying he would brain trusters par excellence, all walk to town with me. of whom sport a string of let­ While walking along the street ters after their names. Their DOUBLE CROSS he told me that he was trying^to learned tomes gather dust in get to New Orleans to get his Later I told him that I had to archives around the world. pay, but he didn't know how he get some radio tubes, so I had I maintain that the lowly would get there. He asked me if to go back to the ship and get cockroach — seagoing; variety i— I \Vould stow him away on the them. He said he would wait has as great an IQ as the sav­ Noonday, and I told him I for me in some coffee shop and ants. Seamen know them well Zebulon Pike crewmembers stand beside the body of wouldn't take any chance like we would go swimming after­ from long experience, but have crewmember Louis Galvani who fell overboard from the ship that, as there was a stiff fine for wards. I felt that he wouldn't neglected to write books about on December 21. The report of Galvani's death was carried such activity. wait for me, and sure enough he them. in the LOG of January 21. wasn't there. Right away I I didn't know Miami very Cockroaches have been known wrote a letter to my mother ex­ well, and he said he didn't have to study charts and plot the voy­ plaining what had happened and any place to go so we walked age from day to day to deter­ not to pay any attention to let­ around and I bought him some­ mine when they were heading ters or phone calls that come thing to eat and took him to a into colder or warmer latitudes. movie. He started asking me from anyone in Florida. One old seaman swears that they questions about my home in De­ It got to Detroit too late, the pulled the blankets from his aboard. We have Jackie (Kid) troit and my parents and rel­ damage had, been done. The bunk after studying the charts. To the Editor: Beig. former world's junior wel­ atives. I got suspicious of him same day I was in Miami he They saw the ship was headed This scow—the Irvin S. Cobb terweight champion in the crew. and gave him phony names. He had called home and talked to to colder weather. Edward Robinson said he would likq to write me my father on the phone. He dis­ When the oldtimer swore that —is an old rusty Liberty that we took out of New York in Decem(Ed. Note: Due to anti-Com­ in Detroit, so I gave him a guised his voice to sound like they had returned the blankets her with a load of coal for mine. He asked for $20, telling munist precautions in Manila, phony address. when we reached warmer climmy father that he'd missed the ates two weeks later, I was in- Japan. It was supposed to be the LOG distributor has been I was still suspicious of him. about a three months trip, but ship and needed money to get unable to contact SIU ships.) clined to believe that he had Up to that time he didn't know we are now running between to Tampa. > stretched the truth a bit. Cockroaches are good sailors Manila and Yokohoma with He also sent three collect tele­ and stick with the ship. They ^ Army cargo grams asking for the money. are not fond of union ships The Army is supposed to be Naturally my father thought I where fumigation is rigidly en­ out of the Philippines by June needed the money and sent it 15, so there is quite a number along. He hadn't as yet received forced. Old seamen vow that they of Liberties on this run. my letter of warning. nal reguarly. I cannot presume The way I figure it this char­ knew America was at war as We had a bad accident while To the Editor: soon as we mortals did. How? in Manila. One of the crew- I wish to thank you ^.for the upon you kindness for regular acter got the information from He could not tell. Western Union about my name, members, a Wiper, fell off a two copies of the SEAFARERS free copies. I am official representative of address and phone number. RIGHT FLANK. HUT! stage while painting the engine LOG you forwarded me re­ I was lying in my bunk one room overhead. He landed on cently. I have with interest the French Government, Mer­ I can describe him: He is night thinking of the mess we his back on the floor plates, in­ perused both copies, but have chant Marine Department, offi­ about 24 years old, 5 feet 10 sailors wft-e in and our chances juring himself quite seriously. been unable to find any specific cer of the maritime administra­ inches, blue eyes, blond hair of coming out of it alive when I It looks like, he will spend a mention of subscription rates to tion, and your journal offers par­ and claims to know quite a bit ticular interest to m'e as a about radio and television. He heard 'a squeaking noise. I long time in the hospital in your journal. switched on the light, and there Manila. His name is Esalan, but Perhaps it is intended for maritime officer because it deals knows New Orleans pretty well. was a platoon of cockroaches do­ the fellows know him as Tony members of the SIU only. In not only with US policy on all This took place on March 26. ing close order drill on the bulk- Karabo. that case I do .not know how I mairtime affairs but also has a and I want to warn all Seafarers head. West Pointers couldn't We laid eighteen days in will be able to obtain this jour- personal policy upholding sea­ to watch out for this character. men's privileges and-rights. have marched better. Naturally Manila but were unable to pick He got about $30 out of my the light broke up the parade. up any LOGs. We would ap­ Inasmuch as I am an adminis­ folks, but he might get more out In late years, the roaches have preciate receiving LOGs for Jan., trator of the French professional of the next fellow. grown to great size, but are not Feb. and March. All the boys seamen, I take this policy very Harry D. French as fast on their feet as they are wondering about the elec­ much to heart. were in the square-rigged days. tions and about the develop­ Captain J. J. Audigou They are well fed now and are ments of late. Washington. D. C. apt to become lazy. Salt horse Incidentally, I believe this is and hard tack made them tough the only ship afloat with a for­ To the Editor: (Ed. Note: Although the gen­ Check the slop chest be­ Just a few lines to inform you eral practice is to send the and active. mer woidd champion " boxer fore your boat sails. Make Long study has convinced me that we have a radio speaker in LOG only to members of the sure that the slop chest con­ that sailing ship crews and seaour midst: Baltimore Port Agent Hold It, Please Union, persons directly con­ tains an adequate supply of boots running about had much Curly Rent?. Curly spoke over to do with the speed developed radio: station WITH on the sub­ nected with the maHtime in­ all the things you are liable by seagoing cockroaches. Latv of ject- of the Bland bill now before dustry are invited to sub­ to need. If it doew't, call the scribe. The LOG—free of cost survival, according to Darwin. Congress. Union Hall immeSiately. But, with all their . .ntelligence He did a fine job and helped —^will be mailed to you weekly.) and agility, by which ihey have to spread the word to the gen­ survived, they have been unable Biiiili eral public on the importance of •to invent the atom bomb. Al­ CHRISTMAS AT SEA this legislation. though they are leaders of the It's a darn shame that the insect world, they are definitely voters and taxpayers of our in­ secondary to man. land states do not get to hear Maybe they know too much to and understand the meaning of go ahead with the project from this bill in regards to the wel­ the. point of view of cockroach fare of all working people. The survival. TJiey may be one step people of these inland states ahead of man after all. grow and mill the grain that is Wandering Seafarer shipped in foreign bottoms. If these people were told the score, maybe their Congressmen would .HUSBAND AT SEA, have the pressure put on them WIFE REQUESTS to our -benefit. LOG FOR HOME How about the Great Lakes agents writing up some articles To the Editor: for the midwest press? - My husband and I would ap­ ' Anyway, Curly gave a good preciate it very much if you The Steward of the Irvin talk and my family and friends would put us on the mailing list of the SEAFARERS LOG. S. Cobb is caught snapping enjoyed it. We could' do with a My husband is-at sea now, and pictures of local scenery in lot more of these talks, they are I can't get a copy of the LOG. Kamaschi, Japan, a stop made all educational. Well, Brothers, here's hoping I am too far from the. Hall to by the Cobb during a recent steward A. Schiavone, right, submitted this picture of the jaunt to the Far East. Pic the Bland bill will pass so that pick up a copy each week. Zebulon Pike's yuletide decore. Ship this week completed a submitted by Edward Robin­ we may continue sailing. Mrs. L. F. Waller Jack Diamond round-the-world trip. Seafarer at left is Jerry Maher, ^B. son. ship's delegate. Brooklyn. N. Y. SS Cobb Shuttling To Japan For Army; Crewman Injured Policies Of Log Interest French Maritime Official Praises Rentz' Radio Address On Bland Bill Check It— But Good �JME S E Af 4RE RS 19 C Fridarr Apxil 22, 1349 Page Fifteen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON — Chairman. Keith Alsep, 7311:: Recording SecretEury. Jeff Morrison, 34213; Reading Clerk, R. Wilburn, 34379. Minutes of meetings in other Branches read and accepted. Ag­ ent reported that shipping has been fair in past two weeks,-but that a slight dip was expected in the coming week. Negotia­ tions with the G&H Towing Company, he,said, are proceed­ ing favorably. The Union has already been successf;U_ in ob­ taining a change in some of the working rules, which was the principal demand made this year. other Branch minutes read and approved. Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher reported on state of shipping, which continues to be poor. One ship paid off, men SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. SHIPPED supplied to three ships in all, ENG. ; DECK officials reported. Under Good 6 29 and Welfare there was a 303 20 351 minute discussion of Union af­ 94 119 138 26 fairs. 10 8 8 Adjourned with 160 204 present. 73 74 57 16 3 9 4 X % % 30 14 6 10 SAN JUAN—Cfaairman, T. E. 20 Banning, 3038; Reading Clerk, J. 7 6 7 111 Lincoln. 35046; Recording Secre­ 35 32 44 280 tary, G. Litchfield, 44794. 132 71 77 . 132 35 47 50 New Business from minutes of 40 10 14 16 33 other Branches read and ap­ _ 6 8 19 proved. Agent made verbal re1,272 381 424 467 A&6 Shaping from Manh 23 To Apnf 6 REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 10 17 92 108 21 28 118 102 36 22 14 22 , 10 11 36 42 59 102 81 70 -48 49 ' 15 25 16 103 20 107 25 21 12 42 111 3750 11 43 303 69 327 83 5733 *120 272 183 147 51 638 555 1,693 KEa DECK Boston Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Savannah— Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan.... West Coast GRAND TOTAL , ... REG. ENa 480 was urged to stay sober on the ports read and accepted. Com­ job at all times and perform his munication referred to Dispatch­ job in the prescribed manner. er. Voted to allow one Brother Motion carried to refer all writ­ The Union Will benefit consider­ to shift from Stewards Depart­ ten requests from members seek­ ably from such conduct, it was ment to Deck. Secretary- Treas­ ing to be excused from meeting pointed out. Meeting adjourned urer's report read and accepted. to Dispatcher. Trial committee's at 7:55 P.M., with 112 members Patrolman - Dispatcher reported on shipping rate. Under Good report read and accepted. In in attendance. and Welfare there was ^extensive % i. view of fact that Teamsters are discussion on the transportation BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ having some trouble with fink clause and the importance of cabs in Texas City, membership liam Renfz, 26445; Recording voting on the transportation is­ was advised to refuse to patron­ Secretary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; sue. Minute of silence for de­ ize them. Motion carried that Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ any man caught riding a fink 4683. journed with 63 present. cab in Texas City should be Four men took the Oath of i. X X brought up on charges- Under Obligation. Charges read. Pre­ SAVANNAH — Chairman, W. Good and Welfare, every one vious Baltimore meeting's min­ V. GUck, 48741; Reading Clerk, utes read and accepted. Secre- M. C. Wells, 100893; Recording Secretary, J. Dxawdy. 28523. formed membership of a dispute in which the AFL Meat Cutters Union is involved and he urged all hands to help these people out in any way they can, partic­ ularly by volunteering for picket duty. The Meat Cutter's inter­ national office lias already ex­ pressed appreciation for the aid given by Seafarers so far. Three men took the Oath of Obligation. One minute of silence in mem- port which was accepted. Agent thanked members for coopera­ tion, and complimented the crew of the SS Frances for bringing in a clean ship with no beefs of any kind. He said that only major beef was on a Waterman ship, which was to be settled in New York. Shipping reported to be very good. Also pointed out that Hall had been painted. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. Possible ways to im­ prove the San Juan Hall were discussed under Good and Wel­ fare. Adjoui-ned with 86 mem­ bers present. Previous Savannah minutes ory of departed Brothers. Meet­ iCr 4. 4. read and accepted. Accepted Sec­ ing adjourned at 8:10 PM, with SIU, A&G District NEW YORK — Chairman, A. 253 members present. retary-Treasurer's financial re­ Michelet, 21184; Recording SecBALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. 4* 4- i" ports and voted to post them on letary F. Stewart, 4035; Reading William Rentz, Asant Mulberry 4540 MOBILE — Chairman, L. board. Headquarters report read BOSTON 276 State St. Clerk, R. Matthews, 154. Neira; Recording Secretary, H. and accepted. Agent reported E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 » Fischer, 59; Reading Clerk, shipping fairly slow, but said Dispatcher Ri<5imond 2-0141 Motion carried to accept re­ report that there might be an upturn James CarrolL 14,. GALVESTON 306'/,—23rd St. tary-Treasuror's financial port of delegation to SIU's Keith AIMP. A«mt Phone 2-8448 read and accepted. Minutes of as three ships were due to pay­ fourth biennial convention. MOBU-E L South Lawrence St. other Branch meetings read and off. Agent's report accepted. Min­ Minutes of meeting in other Agent reported improved ship­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 accepted. Reports of the follow­ utes of other Branches were read Branches accepted as read. Mo­ NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. tion carried to accept Agent's re­ ping and expressed hope that it E. Shappard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ing were accepted: Port Agent; and all were accepted. One min­ would continue. He cited the NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Deck, Engine and Steward Pa­ ute of sUenee for departed Bro­ port. Communications read and Robin Trent as the port's "ship Joa Algijia, Agent HAnover 2-2784 trolmen; Dispatcher, and Hospi­ thers. Two men were Obligated. acted upon. Trial committee re­ of the week," which came in NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. tal Committee. Motion carried to Adjourned at 7:35 with 121 pres­ ported. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 ports were approved after they with a tip-top crew. SecretaryPHtLAOELPHIA 337 Market St, table proposal calling for piosting ent. were i-ead to- the membership. Treasurer's and Headquarters re­ Ji. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 of registration shipping list. Un­ s. t Meeting voted to adjourn at 8:10 ports read and accepted. Minutes SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. der Good and Welfare several BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 members took deck to discuss with 250 members in attendance. of previous meetings in other ing. 30821; Recording Secretary, SAN jyAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon ports read and accepted. Patrol­ 4 4. L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-8996 Union-won conditions. They urg­ J. Sweeney, 1530; Reading Clerk, men's and Dispatcher's reports NORFOLK — Chairman, J. S. SAVANNAH 2 Abcraorai St. ed wider acceptance of jobs on E. B. Tilley, 75. accepted. One minute of silence White, 56; Recording Secretary, Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Ore ships. Meeting adjourned at in memory of departed Brothers. TACOMA 1519 Paciftc St. 8:15 P.M., with 225 members New Business of all Branch Ben Rees, 95; Reading Clerk, J. Charges read. Oath of Obliga­ Broadway 0484 minutes were read and accepted. A. Bullock. 4747. present. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. tion administered to two mem­ Headquarters and Secretary; ir Ik Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 Norfolk minutes heard and ap­ bers. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 WILMINGTON, CaUL, 227 4 Avalon Blvd. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Treasurer's reports were read proved. New Business only of PM, with 917 members present. Terminal 4i.2874 D. C. HaU, 43372; Recording and accepted. Agent made verbal HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Secretary, W. Gardner, 42941; report which was accepted, as SECRETARY-TREASURER Reading Clerk. Larry While, Paul Hair DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION 2716. SIfl HflUS Lindsey WilUanu ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Jose|A Volpian Get To Branch Meetings On Time Minutes of previous meetings By PAUL GONSORCHIK on other Branches read and ac­ As often as it has been stress­ on time. Ninety-nine percent of cepted. Port Agent stated that were the reports of the Patrol­ ed, it is necessary to point out the membership gets there on job of getting new quarters in man and the Dispatcher. M. again to the membership the im­ the hour, and those who arrive SUP shape would be completed by Buckley, V. Carlson and G. Rus­ portance of arriving at member­ late should be penalized for in­ HONOLULU 16 Msrchant St. Tuesday or Wednesday. Painting sell were elected from the floor ship meetings on time. Regular conveniencing the others. Phone 5-8777 of the two floors is being done to serve as a Ballotting Commit­ PORTLAND........Ill W. Burnsida St. meetings are held in New York To be on the safe side start Beacon 4336 by a contractor, who is doing a tee. The committee later report­ «very other Wednesday at the early and get there a few min­ fine job of it, Agent reported. ed, and their report was approv­ RICHMOND. CaUt 257 5th St. Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 East utes ahead of time, instead of Phone 2599 Second floor will house offices ed. Minute of silence for depart­ showing up just before the meet­ SAN FRANCISCO. 59 Clay St. and Dispatcher's room. Recrea­ ed Brothers. Extensive discussion 17th Street at 7 P.M. Douglas 2-8363 In order to get under way and ing adjourns. A sad story of a tion room will cover entire third under Good and Welfare. Meet­ SEATTLE.. 66 Seneca St. dispose of the multitude of busi­ subway breakdown or a flat tire Main 0290 floor. Communications read and ing adjourned with 85 present. ness which needs membership won't do you much good. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. acted upon. Motion carried to 4. 4 4. attention, a rule has been adopt­ While on the subject of co­ Terminal 4-3131 donate $10 to aid crippled chil­ NEW ORLEANS—-Chairman, dren. Secretary-Treasurer's fin­ Jack Parker, 27S33; Recording ed whereby registration cards operation with the Union, all Canadian District ancial report read and accepted. Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; will not be stamped after 7:30. Brothers are urged to lend a Members who arrive after that hand when asked to volunteer Headquarters. .512 McGill St., Montreal Building Committee's report ac­ Reading Clerk, Back Stephens, hour will be out of Idck. for a Union project or beef. MONTREAL... ^.1227 PhUips Square cepted. Motion carried to refer 78. These matters that come before Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 excuses for not attending meet­ At every meeting several late­ PORT ARTHUR. .'...63 Cumberland St. The following were accepted comers ask the Dispatcher to the membership require the full ing to Dispatcher. Phone North 1229 as read: New Orleans financial stamp their cards, but the only participation of the members on 4> 4> 4> PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. the beach. If the Union is to ' Phone: 8591 TAMPA — Chairman, R, H. report, Secretary-Treasurer's re­ (XMJU-se available to these Bro­ continue to be successful in its TORONTO .IHA-Jarvie St. Hall, 26080; Reading Clerk, S. port, and minutes of other thers is to show up at the Hall battles for better conditions and Elgin 57ie BraiKih meetings. Agent reported the next morning for a new VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Kasmirsky, 23589: Recording Sec­ job security, every member must on high spots of SIU's fourth shipping card. Empire 4631 retary, N. Ellis, 16. do his part. biennial convention. He also re­ With meetings coming only VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. The job cannot be thrown on ported on the status of shipping No minutes of previous meet­ every two weeks, it is not ask­ Pacific 7824 the backs of a few Brothers. ing. New Business only of .other in this port. The Agent ining too much that the men be »..n —; �T H E S E A^F A k E R S 16 ^ Page Sixteen CTMA Attempt To Halt Count Of CS.Ballots Thrown Out Of Court NEW. YORK, April 22—As the LOG went to press, word was received that counting of the ballots cast in the Cities Service collective bar­ gaining election will begin at 1 P.M. today in the NLRB's regional office here. A temporary injunction against New^ York NLRB Director Charles T. Douds, halting the counting of ballots in the Cities Service election, was set aside this week by Federal Judge Simon Rifkin and the way clear­ ed for immediate tallying of the votes cast by crewmembers of nine Cities Service ships. Count­ ing of the ballots is expected to begin shortly. The injunction—one more in a long series of delaying actions against the SIU—^was granted by Federal Judge Samuel Kaufman en April 15, upon the petition of 12 Cities Service Tankermen's Association members, who claim­ ed they had received no notice of the election and that balloting bad been improperly conducted. The CTMA men, in addition to the injunction, also asked the court to throw out the entire election. • In dismissing the writ Judge Rifkin stated that Federal Dis­ trict courts had no jurisdiction in such matters and the .com­ plaints of the men should prop­ erly be addressed to the NLRB. SUPPPORTS DECISIONS The decision was in line with the position taken by Federal Judge John W. Clancy in djsmissing an injunction granted to the Cities Service Company in February. Judge Clancy stated at that time that the counting of the ballots involved no damage to the company and that they should rely on NLRB machinery for presentation of grievances. The twist employed in gaining ttie injunction dismissed this week was to make it appear that CS employees and not the com­ pany were taking action against the NLRB. Judge Rifkin, how­ ever, ruled that regardless «who was bringing the action about the Federal District court had no jui'isdiction in the matter. The list of twelve men who brought about the temporary in­ junction was headed by David Furman, exposed in the SEA­ FARERS LOG as a Cities Serv­ ice front man and principal or­ ganizer for CTMA. PAST MANEUVERS After exhausting its string of delaying tactics before the NLRB without success. Cities Service took resort to the Q^ourts on Feb­ ruary 22, where it obtained an injunction which halted the vot­ ing and called for impounding Of the ballots. The ban on vot­ ing was lifted a few days later and the ballots were freed from impounding on March 7 by Judge Clancy's order. Outside of the coiurts the com­ pany resorted to harrassing tac­ tics during the conduct of the election. Attempts by the NLRB to poll rricifvy. April 22, 1949 TMs is tiieonly thijib Keepiti^ymi alive/' the ci-ews aboard the ships—a custpmary procedure — were de­ nied by the company, making necessary the voting of all crews outside the pier gates. The first ship to be balloted was the Fort Hoskins, tied up at Port Socony, Staten Island, New Yoi-k. Men seeking to vote had to leave the confines of the dock and cast their ballots in the pouring rain. On the Winter Hill, Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Bradford Island, and Archers Hope the crews were forced to leave their ships to vote. Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The count­ ing of the Cities Service sea­ men's ballots, soon to take place, is a step nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. Aki^lks Are Found h All Groups By JOSEPH I. FLYNN Any discussion as to whether seamen are the worst drinkers, would lead us nowhere and, to save time and come right to the point, the answer is no. This dubious honor has been claimed by lumberjacks, paint­ ers, railroad-workers, newspaper­ men, oil workers, engineers (The Rambling Wreck from Georgia Tech"), and naturally, seamen. And, believe it or not, a bar­ ber told me that there are more drunks in his profession than any other. The reasons, in all probability, that a particular group claims such a negative honor—and it's usually claimed by the alcoholic of the group—are first, as a com­ pensation. If we can't do like the rest, it's because we're dif­ ferent and here you will get the various reasons. With painters, it would be that the lead in the paint effects their^ lungs and whiskey helps avoid these effects. With newspapermen, the hours they keep and pressure they're under keeps them tense. With the lumberjack and the seamen, it could be they're making up for lost time, once back in a social stratum. So with all groups, reasons can always be found by the in­ dividuals of said groups. It'« a matter of blaming the group as a whole for the behavior of the person concerned. Secondly, drinking customs are over-glamorized—many associate drinking with good fellowship, sportsmanship, freedom, matur­ ity, and goodwill. Thirdly, is the idea that a strong man—a he-man, a real guy—drinks and holds his liq­ uor, and that a person's virility is the measure of the quantity he can take. Although such generalizations give us food for thought, they are wrong, and serve as excuses for the problem drinker to con­ tinue his down-hill path. The first is a compensation for an inferiority, a weakness and, as mentioned, it's the al­ coholic who is blaming the group for his predicament in so­ ciety and trying to gain sup­ port for his inability to control his drinking. The second is a misunderstand­ ing of the drinking gustoms pass­ ed down to us. For, although they can be traced back and are based on such ideas as those mentioned, these customs were always controlled by tribal ta­ boos which set aside certain times and occasions for drinking. Today there are no restraining taboos. Each individual is free tb cho-ose his own rules, and the alcoholic generally takes advan­ tage of the ones that best serve his own convenience and ego. The third, the amount an in­ dividual can drink has nothing to do with .his manhood or strength. The alcoholic in his early stages is usually the one who drinks others under the table, . for his ' experience and practice have built up a toler­ ance to large quantities. While the infrequent drinker, having no such tolerance, soon feels the effects that alcohol has on his system. If we have now decided that no one occupation has a mon­ It was further found that, in opoly on drinking, the questiorr the Indian culture, the tribes had of nationality may come up. The many taboos pointed at restric­ Irish are noted for their wild tion of hostility to set times. In drinking. It's forbidden by law the wars between tribes^ the to sell liquor to the American capturing of enemy tribesmen Indians, while among the Jews was a time when the tribe as a we find a very low percentage whole took part in ceremonies of torture venting pent-up hos­ of alcoholism. tility on their unfortunate vic­ There has been found no dif­ ference in the physical make­ tims. up of any nationality or race, so These occasions were control­ it's not that one has a weaker led affairs, involving many ta­ physical resistance to alcohol boos and customs. Alcohol ef­ than another. But, in studying fects the control centers of the the social and cultural patterns brain and here we see the In­ of various groups, sorhe helpful dian, with no restrictions on his behavior, letting himself go, re­ information was gathered. With the Irish, drink played | verting to venting his emotions a very irnportant part in all their and hostilities on those about social relationships. Also it was him. / The Jewish people have- very found that horseplay and fight­ ing was an accepted part of strong religious customs in which drink plays an important part. these customs. The attachment the Jew has to Here drink acted as an out­ let for the pgnt-up emotions of his religious ideals holds him' an imaginative , and sensitive back from abusing the privilege people, whose lives were re­ on other occasions. The Jewish people, as a group, stricted by religious views and have always been strongly cen­ repressed by England. The Irish, like most other im­ sored and any abnormal behav­ migrants, on first coming to this ior wouW make the precarious, country stuck.close together dnd position they hold that much. , kept their customs. The second more misunderstood. It can be agreed that environ­ and third generation, although not keeping the customs, still mental factors play an import­ have the attributes. It's believed ant part in, the making of an by many that there is something alcoholic, but to continue to pre­ queer about the Irishman who sume that environment or na­ tionality or any other one factor does not drink. is the determining one, is false. The studies made of the Am­ Alcoholics can be found among erican Indian found that certain tribal laws restricted the drink­ all groups—rich, poor, plumbers, ing of spirits—probably ferment­ priests, lawyers, salesmen and ed fruits or vegetables, discover­ seamen. 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Title A name given to the resource April 22, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 15 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CANADIAN SEAMEN FLOCKING TO SIU CANADIAN DISTRICT 'CANADA,TOO,WILL BE SIU SAY SEAMEN,GLAD TO GER RID OF COMMIE-DOMINATED CSU CSU GOONS FAIL TO HALT CANADIAN SEAFARERS CANADIAN SEAMEN TURNING TO SEAFARERS KEEP HANDS OFF BEEF,SIU TELLS COMMIES SHIPPING SPURT AND STRIKE AID KEEP 'EM BUSY IN NEW ORLEANS MOBILLE SHIPPING PICKS UP A POOR START NEW YORK SHIPPING AT BEST MARK IN WEEKS UNEXPECTED SHIPPING BOOST CONGRESS PASSES 50 PERCENT ECA BILL FOREIGN WELFARE PLANS PROVIDE MANY BENEFITS SIU CANADIAN DISTRICT AIRS THE FACTD TO SEAMEN,PUBLIC CSU SOUGHT TO DISRUPT CANADIANSHIPPING LIES TO OWN MEMBERSHIP AND GOON TACTICS OF COMMIE CSU OFFICALS PROVE END'S NEAR CSU TRESURY EMPTY AFTER TWO WEEKS;QUESTION;WHAT BECAME OF STRIKE FUNDS? SEVEN MAJOR CSU ERRORS SPELL FAILURE DISABLED ROBIN KETTERING PERILED BY SHIFT OF CARGO DURING NORTH ATLANTIC GALE STEEL AGERS SQUARE AWAY FOR SMOOTH TRIP BLACKBALL GIVEN BROOKLYN LAUNDRY BY TRENT SEAMEN KATHRYN MEN VOTE CREW INQUIRIES IN SHIP FIRINGS CTMA ATTEMPT TO HALT COUNT OF CS BALLOTS THROWN OUT OF COURT ALCOHOLICS ARE FOUND IN ALL GROUPS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/22/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7c42ac2cf21d677eb9e9f610bd61f84a.PDF 9c2e2f26a182ba5e245fd5341e542896 PDF Text Text CONVENTION SETS SlU COURSE The Fourth Biennial Convention of the Seafar­ ers International Union completed its business on Friday, April 1, after five busy days, during which all details of the Union's structure and position were examined >and a program was drawn up for the future by the 40-odd delegates from the several SIU units. Before the delegates rolled up their sleeves and Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA got down to committee work, the gathering in Baltimore's Southern Hotel heard addresses by, AFL President William Green and AFL SecretaryNEW YORK, N. Y.. MONDAY. APRIL 11, 1949 No. 14 VOL. XI Senate Passes Compromise CCA Cargo Bill Treasurer George Meany both of whom praised the work of the union. Ond of the principal centers of interest was the group of reports submitted by the Seamen's Or­ ganizational and Grievance Gom­ mittee, Report No. 1. of which appears on the back page of this issue. In brief. Report No. 1 reaffirms the Inter-District Preferential Shipping Policy adopted last September, by which the mem­ bers 'Of a District have prefer­ ence on that District's jobs, re­ gardless of the area in which a ship may be lying. But when­ ever the first District cannot fill the jobs, other SIU Districts must be called upon. moved from the Bland-Magnuson Bill requires that the cargoes be military ships cannot be in­ Bill with its stronger, farther computed on a "country by cluded in the 50 percent or more reaching guarantees. country" basis, meaning that allotted to American vessels. One improvement, borrowed half the cargoes going to each However, action may be taken from the Bland-Magnuson Bill, recipient nation must go in Am­ on this point later. would be that the 50 percent erican ships. It was this pro­ By way of a cheerful note, would have to be computed sep­ vision which drew strong pro­ Hoffman himself gave some arately for dry-bulk cargo, dry- tests from the British, Norweg­ slight evidence that the storm ians and others who are trying he had aroused by his December cargo liner and tanker services. Another is a provision aimed to get aU the cargoes for them­ proposal to ship bulk cargoes in at barring ships registered un­ selves, and some believe its foreign ships had left its mark. der the Panamanian and Hon- elimination to have been a con­ It was reported that he had liti( of the Atlantic Pact. duran flags to avoid taxes and dition agreed to route at least a third union wages from carrying EGA TA Another provision of the of all EGA oil cargoes carried in cargoes. Bland-Magnuson Bill which is the so-called ci-oss trades (Aruba Still another is the stipulation missing from the amendment to France and the like) in Am­ This" would that American ships could be passed by the Senate is the erican flagships. CLOSER TIES used at "market rates for United stricture that- cargoes carried by (Continued on Page 3) _ In addition. Report No. 1 lays States flag vessels." Failure to down a policy of closer associa­ include this stipulaflon in the tion among Districts through fre­ legislation passed last year gave quent meetings and coordinated FALLS SHORT Paul Hoffman the opening last joint action on all maritime prob­ Gertainly the Senate measures December to try to shift bulk lems. In conclusion, Report No. are a far cry from the Bland- cargoes to cheap foreign tramp 1 calls attention to the great ad­ Magnuson Bill, unanimously ap­ ships, thereby touching off the vances made by American sea­ proved by the House Merchant four month batt,le on EGA ship­ men as a direct result of the Marine "Gommittee and now be­ ping rules. However, during the Representatives from US sec­ Ganadian affiliate for the follow­ efforts of the Seafarers Interna­ ing withheld from the floor ^f winter it became clear that Hoff­ tions of the Seafarers Interna ing reasons: tional Union. the House of Representatives, the man would save no money by tional Union are now conferring (1) Its members are fellow Other reports of the Seamen's officials said. The Bland-Mag- using foreign ships and that the wifh officials of the Ganadian Seafarers in a beef. Organizational and Grievance nuson Bill makes it mandatory real motive for his original pro­ District which is now involved (2) They are good trade Gommittee emphasize the effec­ for at least 50 percent of all posal was to appease European in a bitter struggle for its exist-- unionists fighting the full tiveness of the AFL Maritime government financed cargoes, in- shipping interests. ence with the communists of the strength of not only the com­ Trades Department and urged deluding EGA cargoes, to move munist party of Ganada but the Ganadian Seamen's Union. The weaknesses of the Senate ever increasing cooperation at all in American ships whether they Gonferences are being held in communist international as well measure are shown when further (Continued on Page 3) are loaded in American ports or which has as its constant goal comparison is made with the all Ganadian ports in an all out not. control of the world's water­ effort to evolve a program of Specifically, the measure which Blahd-Magnuson Bill. support by the American Dis­ fronts. MANDATORY RULE the Senate passed provides that In line with their traditional tricts for their Ganadian Broth­ the EGA Administrator shall The Bland-M a g n u s o n Bill ers. All Districts are on record policy of opposition to the com­ "take such steps as shall be makes the 50 percent rule man­ The new Hall in Philadel­ to back the Ganadian Seafarez's munists everywhere, the Ameri­ necessary to assure, as far as datory—not "as far as is prac­ can' Seafarers welcomed the op­ phia opened for business to the limit, whose organization is FK-acticable, that at least 50 ticable." portunity to join hands with Thursday. April 7. The big­ is of, by and for the seamen percent of the gross tonnage of their Brothers in Ganada. By The Bland-Magnuson Bill does of Ganada. ger and better quarters for commodities procured out of not restrict the 50 percent rule driving out the real scabs of the Quaker City Seafarers are The International Longshore­ trade union movement—the com­ funds made available under this to cargoes "to or from" the located at 337 Market Street. title and transported to or from United States, in recognition of men's Association, AFL, in an­ munists—Seafarers will open the The old Hall was abandoned the United States on ocean ves­ the fact that many EGA cargoes swer to a request from the SIU, way for all Ganadian seamen after the landlord tried to sels, computed separately for originate in South America, the is also rallying to the side of the to obtain the wages and working jack up the rent when the Ganadian District. dry-bulk carriers, dry-cargo liner Far East and .^Europe itself. conditions they need, under the lease was up. and tanker services, is so trans­ The SIU is supporting its banner of the SIU. Moreover, the Bland-Magnuson ported on United States flag ves­ sels to the extent such vessels are available at market rates for United States flag vessels; and, in the administration of this pro­ vision, the Administrator shall, The long anticipated world­ the boycott was taken after the Atkins, President of Local 88 of tions, safety and engineering^ insofar as practicable and con­ wide boycott of Panamanian flag Convention's Organizational and the MM&P. standards, income taxes, social sistent with the purposes of this vessels, and possibly vessels of Grievance Gommittee discussed This committee will direct boy­ security taxes and other social title, endeavor to secure a fair similarly tainted registries, is all phases, international and na­ cott operation on the Atlantic responsibilities. and reasonable participation by now at the tactical planning tional, of the Panamanian prob­ and Gulf coasts. Their plans will Upwards of 150 war-built Am­ United States flagships in car­ stage. lem with Oldenbroek and Dor- be coordinated with plans for erican ships went to the Pana­ goes by geographical areas." the Pacific coast and European manian flag under the Ships All that remains is to work chain. As a result, Oldenbroek and South American and other ports. Sales Act of 1946. before such out the final details and to set LOOPHOLE EXISTS Tentative plans call for pickets transfers were stopped in this Although they found some vir­ the date, both of which tasks Dorchain attended a meeting of in front of every Panamanian country. Other American ships, the AFL Maritime Trades De­ tues in the Senate measure, A&G will be accomplished at a meet­ ship that enters a port where many of them dangerously over­ partment in New York on April officials identified the words ing in London, on April 29, of members of the practically age, also hhve been registered in 5, at which an American Boycott "take such steps as shall be nec­ representatives of the Seafarers world-wide International Trans­ Panama. Gommittee was named. essary to assure, as far as is and dockers' unions of the In­ portworkers Federation's affili­ Members of the committee are: Whether Panamanian tankers ternational Transportworkers Fed­ practicable," as a loophole. They ates operate. Joseph P. Ryan, President of the will be boycotted along with the eration. did not see why these words The area covered will include International Longshoremen's As­ dry cargo ships is a question The Ldndon meeting was sch­ were necessary unless the State the U.S. waterfront, most of the sociation, Chairman; John Owens, still to be decided. eduled when J. H. Oldenbroek, Department and Paul G. Hoff­ Plans for the boycott date man plan to ignore the 50 per­ general secretary of the ITF, and Secretary of the ILA and Ex­ European waterfront, and a sub­ Willy Dorchain, the ITF's Am­ ecutive Secretary of the MTD, stantial part of the South Am­ from last July when the ITF cent rule. However, the Senate measure erican agent, conferred with del­ Secretary; Paul Hall, Secretary- erican and Asiatic waterfronts. representatives, including dele­ Reason for the boycott is the gates from the SIU, met in Oslo, would strengthen the legislation egates to the Seafarers Interna­ Treasurer of the SIU, Atlantic & practice of American and Euro­ Norway. May 1 was tentatively Gulf District; Morris Weisberger, now on th6 books in several tional Union at the SIU's Fourth pean shipowners of transferring set as the date for the boycott East Coast Representative of respects if it were properly and Biennial Convention in Balti­ ships to the flags of Panama and to begin, but the April 29 meet­ the SUP; Fred Howe, General honestly administered, A&G of­ more. in some cases of Honduras to ing in London will set the ex­ Secretary-Treasurer of the Radio The decision to. reaffirm the ficials said, although they still avoid union wages and condi­ Officers Union; Captain Tommy act day. SIU's two-year old position on demand that the wraps be reThis week, as the BlandMagnuson Bill was withheld from action, the Senate passed amendments to EGA legislation • requiring that 50 percent of all Marshall Plan shipments moving through American poi'ts move in American ships "as far as is practicable" and offering other safeguards to the American mer­ chant marine. Despite solemn assurances to the contrary, SIU, A&G officials declared that the Senate amend­ ments give Paul G. Hoffman, EGA Administrator, ample op­ portunity to shift as many car­ goes to foreign ships as he wishes, unless a careful checkrein is kept upon him. SIU Seamen'sDistricts Rally To Aid Canadian Seafarers New Philly Hall London Meeting To Set Panamanian Boyrott �Page Two THE SB A F A ft E R S LOG Mondar, AprU 11, 1849 SEAFARERS LOG Published Thrqe Times a Mpiith by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf Distwct Aailialed wiih the American Federalion of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Danger Ahead Organized labor can never relax for a moment in the belief that its house is secure against attack. The enemies of organized labor never let up for a minute in their campaign to reduce the trade union members of this country to the status of serfdom. In Washington this week a group of labor's legisla­ tive enemies are fervently at work trying to stall the machinery that would spell finish for . the Taft-Hartley error. ^ These labor-haters not only are fighting repeal of the T-H law, they are seeking to replace it with something that is even worse, impossible as that may sound. A coalition of anti-labor forces in the House of Rep­ resentatives is hoping to substitute a legislative monstros­ ity known as the Wood bill for the measure proposed by Rep. John Lesinski which has Administration backing, and which has been accepted by organized labor. The Lesinski bill would repeal the Taft-Hartley law and re-enact the Wagner Act with a few amendments. The Wood bill, on the other hand, would tighten the Taft-Hartley law. It would retain all the most reprehen­ sible features enacted by Taft, Hartley and Company and it- would add a few that the original band of laborbusters didn't think of two years ago. HospUdl PaUenU It is quite clear that the action of the crowd back­ ing the Wood bill stems from a blind, personal hatred of organized labor. It is based on a concept that entirely ignores the welfare of the community at large, in addi­ tion to ignoring the needs of the vast numbers of working Aipif UgkUM In f3fcp MiVittP HnSnitills men and women who are absolutely dependent upon trade mOnaC nQSpKWS These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, union organizations for economic protection. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging The elections last November saw a large number of heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by labor-haters swept out of the legislative halls of the na­ writing them. tion. Unfortunately, enough hangovers remain to hatch MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL V. E. WILLIAMS such vicious plans as the Wood bill. C. P. RONDO J. L. BUCKALEW J. E. PEWITT F. HIGGASON 'If nothing else, this latest blast from the anti-labor CYRIL LOWERY C. I. COPPER camp should clearly indicate that an around-the-clock vigil J. BERRIER t .i is a "must" if organized labor in this country is to T. S. LAMBETH STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL D. P. GELINAS C. SNODGRASS remain free. « iJtfr Forward Together 0 The Seafarers International Union of North America wound up its Fourth Biennial Corlvention the night of Ffiday, April 1, in Baltimore. It was a good convention. What was accomplished bids well for all members of the SIU's affiliated Districts. We settled many tough internal problems of the sort that inevitably arise in large organizations, and we formu­ lated a program fo^ ever increasing participation in the affairs and activities of the American Federation of Labor at local, state and national levels. We re-affirmed our faith in our integrated strength .which im such a very few years has enabled the SIU, in concert with other AFL unions in the field, to surge to the top of maritime. Under this program we—all Districts, all members— go forward together. Our final objective: One Union for maritime work­ ers—the Seafarers International Union. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post> card, cfiving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos-. .pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors.)' Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) =3 J. DAROUSE E. LYONS W. CHAMPLIN E. DRIGGERS S. JEMISON A. TREVINO C. WALTERS W. ROCHELL , J. McNEELY 4 i C. RAFUSE PEEWEE GOODWIN BOSTON MARINE ifOSP. C. BROWN M. J. LUCAS G. E. GALLANT F. CHEAUETTA R. A. ROBERTS VIC MILAZZO L. GALBURN T. ROZUM F. ALASAVICK R. HENDERSON A. EWING G. MIKE W. WISLCOTT H. FAZAKERLEY M. J. OLSEN V. SALLIN J. F. THOMSON C. SAUNDERS A. WARD E. POLISE H. F. BEEKER E. RHOEDS F. MAZET J. GARDNER W. LAMBERT L. L. GORDON (City Hospital) D. HERON E. PAINTER W. J. MAHONEY % % % S. CAPE > BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. N. V. ERIKSEN P. SADARUSKI O. O. MILLAN O. F. KLEIN H. STILLMAN C. H. JOHNSTON J. TURNER W. GARDNER W. J. MEEHAN V. C. GILL 3, DENNIS R. SAWYER D. LALLAVE LIPARIA R. F. SPENCER S. RIVERA E. PRILCHARD C. SIMMONS G. STEPANCHUK C. D. CAREY J. E. TOWNSEND R. L. GRESHAM, Jr. 'F. LANDRY F. KORVATIN % % G. ROLZ E. W.^ CARTER NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. D. CANN E. TOMMELA J. LAFFINJ. J. O'NEILL S. GAMIER H. GILLIKIN G..A. CARROLL W. D. MAY W. S. SIMS J. PUGH W. WALKER W. CURRIER D. BAYELLE L. KAY R. WALLACE If -f-'j: • ^ ' I '.i V % X GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. D. JACKSON L. R. WILLIAMSON J. HAVERTY G. GONZALES 1 1} �Monday. AprU 11. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Convention Charts Future Course For SlU minimum wage and other meas­ (Continued from Page 1) levels with other unions in the ures, the delegates believed. LEARNING ABOVT AN AFFILIATE On Friday morning, the At­ American Federation of Labor. lantic & Gulf delegates present­ It was made clear that coope­ ed "The Battle of Wall Street," ration with other AFL unions the 20-minute movie that the must be at national, state and A&G District made of the 1948 local levels so that the full ef­ strike of the United Financial fectiveness of the SIU's strength Employes against the New York may be used at any time to fdr"Ship chandlers and other ther the cause of all organized Stock and Curb Exchanges. merchants servicing ships and labor. OFFICIALS ELECTED seamen in the dock areas of Last business of the Conven­ Baltimore face a loss of $3,000,LEGISLATIVE AIMS tion was the election and instal­ 000 worth of business a year un­ The Seamen's Organizational lation of officers. The following less the shrinkage of the Ameri­ and Grievance Committee can merchant fleet is reversed," brought in its recommendations were elected: President, Harry a spokesman for' the Seafarers on the proposed Panamanian Lundeberg; Secretary-Treasurer, International Union, AFL, At­ Boycott as a supplementary re­ John Hawk; First Vice-President, lantic and Gulf District, disclosed port after conferences with rep­ Paul Hall; Vice-Presidents, Les­ recently. resentatives of the International ter Balinger, Mrs. Andrea Go­ "That's what they tell us in Transportworkers Federation. It mez, Patrick McHugh, Lester Baltimore," he said, "and we was recommended that the SIU Caveny, Morris Weisberger, John are certain that inquiries in Bos­ reaffirm its previous stand in Fox and Cal Tanner. ton, New York, Philadelphia, support of such a boycott, and The following units of the Norfolk, Mobile, New Orleans, subsequent developments on this Seafarers were represented at Houston, San Francisco and Se­ matter are reported elsewhere the meeting: Atlantic & Gulf Part of the audience of approximately 250 Seafarers who District; Sailors Union of the attle would yield similar an­ in this issue. heard Sister Andrea Gomez describe the organizational de­ Pacific; Great Lakes District; At­ swers." The several reports of the Sea­ lantic Fishermen; Inland Boat­ velopment of the Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific, an NO DOLLARS affiliate of the SIU, during her recent visit to the New , men's Organizational and Griev­ men's Union; West Coast Fisher­ ance Committee were accepted men and Canner Workers. York Hall. The SIU official pointed out unanimously by the delegates on that foreign ships, reluctant to The A&G Delegates were: Paul Friday, April 1. spend dollars, .buy as little as Hall, Secretary-Treasurer of the Another committee report dealt Atlantic & Gulf District; Lloyd possible in the way of supplies with the organizational prob­ A. Gardner, Headquarters Rep­ in American ports. lems of the Fishermen's, Can­ resentative; Lindsey J. Williams, Also to conserve dollars, for­ nery Workers' and Allied Mari­ Director of Organization; Earl eign seamen are not given much time Workers" units affiliated Sheppard, New Orleans Agent; shore liberty nor many dollars with the International Union. Cal Tanner, Mobile Agent; A. to spend ashore in American Mrs. Andrea Gomez, ViceSister Gomez stopped off in The Convention voted to ad­ ports. Michelet, San Francisco Agent; With American ships swiftly President and Business Manager New York after attending the vance a substantial sum of mon­ A. S. Cardullo, Headquarters disappearing from off-shore trade, of the SlU-affiliated Cannery SIU's fourth biennial conven­ ey to the West Coast Fishermen Representative and Charles Ray­ tion in Baltimore, where she was for organizational purposes. waterfront merchants are facing mond, Headquarters Represen­ elected to a vice-presidency of The Convention adopted reso­ tative. ia severe slump, the Union offi­ the international for the fourth lutions recommended by the cial said, and asked, "Who time. Resolutions Committee calling for knows what kind of a chain re­ liberalization of the national so­ During her visit, the Cannery action might be set off?" cial security laws, a broadened Workers official toured the Hall "This is only a hidden aspect housing program, increased cov­ and inspected the A&G's facili­ of the entire merchant marine ties. She also spoke informally erage by the minimum wage law problem," the spokesman de­ to approximately 250 Seafarers and a widening of national clared. "The American merchant in the third deck recreation health laws. marine is rapidly disappearing The Convention also acted fa­ room. from the seas—falling apart, is vorably on resolutions support­ A claim for lifetime mainte­ Mr. Gomez traced the develop­ the way Senator Magnuson put ing Histadrut, the national labor nance and medical care by a ment of her organization and ex­ it the other day. That is why federation of Israeli trade unions, merchant seaman, who was plained some of the organiza­ the Seafarers International and the AFL's Labor League for totally disabled as a result of an tional problems which con­ Union, the other sea-going Political Education. fronted it in the formative accident during the war, has Unions, and, in fact, a large sec­ The decision to step up ac­ been rejected by the Supreme stages. Her remarks were tion of organized labor all over tivity within Labor's League for Court in a 5-4 decision. warmly applauded. ' the country, are fighting for The Cannery Workers' Los Political Education was taken Suit for 550,000 had been enactment of the Bland-MagnuAngeles Harbor District, of in realization of the fact that pressed by William Farrell, who son Bill in the form in which which Sister Gomez also serves seamen's jobs, rights and condi­ fell into a drydock at Palermo, it was approved by the House as Business Manager, has juris­ tions are in considerable measure Sicily, in February, 1944 while Merchant Marine Committee, of diction in Long Beach, Wilming­ dependent on legislative action he was returning to his ship, the ANDREA GOMEZ which Representative Schuyler ton and San Pedro. Branches as ai'e those of workers in other James E. Haviland. Otis Bland of Virginia is Chair­ are maintained in each of these fields. It takes concerted action In his suit, the seaman named Workers Union of the Pacific, man. Los Angeles Harbor District, cities, in addition to the one re­ by all labor to fight such meas­ the United States as his em­ BLOCKS MILITARY visited the A&G District Hall in cently opened at Oxnard Hue- ures as the Taft-Hartley Act, and ployer. Decisions of lower courts "That bill guarantees that at New York this week. work for better national health. —Federal Disti'ict and Circuit neme. least 50 percent of all cargoes Courts in New Work—held that financed by the United States his disability was caused by Government, including the ECA negligence. cargoes, be carried in American The Courts ruled that he had ships, regardless of where they received in Government hospi­ erican and Australia be blocked man Bland had sponsored. He (Continued from Page 1) are loaded. That last provision tals the maximum care that on the grounds that Italy had added that if the compromise is important because many relief mean that if the Senate Bill amendments were not observed no need of the tonnage. Fear medicine and surgery could ac­ cargoes financed by this Govern­ becomes law he might make fur­ by the ECA Administrator, he was expressed that under the complish. ment never pass through an Am­ ther concessions in the direction would propose much stronger Italian flag the ships might try . (Present day provisions for of the •Intent of the Bland-Magerican port. to compete with American ships. maintenance and care insure that legislation. "The bill requires that the 50 nuson Bill which would require Working closely with its Wash­ seamen injured in the service of Another pi'opoSal by Senator percent be computed on a coun­ American participation in the ington Representative, Matthew the ship will receive aid at the Magnuson that was defeated try-by-country basis, which cross trades to the extent of 50 Dushane, the Union will con­ expense of the employer so long showed a different trend in means that, we might get a pei'cent. Senatorial thinking which A&G tinue to keep its membership as treatment will be of some At the same time, the House cargo for England once in a officials found alarming. Magnu­ thoroughly informed through the benefit to the man.) while. And it includes a ban Merchant Marine Committee, son proposed that the transfer of LOG on further developments in OLD LAW OUT • on letting Army or Navy ships which approved the Bland-Mag­ 10 Victorys to Italy to carry ECA cargo fight and other legis­ In its decision on the appeal, nuson Bill, is reported ready to carry any of the 50 percent the Italian erhigrants to South Am­ lative matters. the Supreme Court ruled that merchant marine should be get­ constitute itself a "watchdog the old time law of the sea, committee" on Hoffman. If the ting. which calls for aid to seamen "There is a lot of talk about Senate Bill passes the House, and beyond the duration of the voy­ this 50 percent guarantee, but if Hoffman 4oes not respect its Seafarers who have not yet voted in the trans­ age, could not be made to cover the Bland-Magnuson Bill is the provisions, the committee may only one that really has a guar­ immediately propose the Blandportation referendum have approximately three weeks the facts in the case. Justice Douglas, who was antee with teeth in it. All the Magnuson Bill. left in which to do so. The voting period ends on joined in dissent by Justices other bills, including the official While introducing and sup­ April 30. Black, Murphy and Rutledge, ECA bills, have watered it down porting the compromise amend­ Two propositions appear on the ballot, and there stated that "if men are to go to conform with the notions of ments to the ECA Bill on the down to the sea in ships and are voting facilities in all Atlantic and Gulf District ECA Administrator, ^ Paul G. Senate floor. Senator Magnuson Hoffman, who has been trying confessed that he personally pre­ ports. All hands are urged to make their choice before face the perils of the ocean, those who employ them mu.st be since December to eliminate ferred the measures he and" the April 30 deadline. solicitious of their welfare." Senator O'Conor and Congress­ (Continued on Page 10) ^ Baltimore Faces Lasses Under Present Polky Cannery Workers' Official Visits The New York Hall Court Refuses lifetime Aid To Injured Seaman Senate ECA Cargo Vote Is A Compromise Voting On Transportation �THE Pag» Four Frisco Shipping Levelling Off After Splurge SEAFARERS Monday. April 11. 1949 LOG Seafarers Have Good Word For Savaaaah Hospital Staff By ROBERT POHLE SAN FRANCISCO —Shipping on this coast has begun to level off. After the terrific two weeks of shipping we have just had, things for the next two weeks are expected to approach nor­ mal. Only the usual amount of intercoastal and in transit runs are on tap for Frisco. In addition, a payoff on an Isthmian intercoastal is slated for early in the week. At the present time, the man­ power supply looks ample enough to keep us going for the next few weeks. So we don't advise any mass migration of men to this coast by men ex­ pecting to step into immediate shipping. However, we're keeping a close eye on the shipping prospects and if you'll watch this column you'll be kept up to date on ,West Coast job developments. PERFORMERS' ERROR We'd like to use this oppor­ tunity to call the membership's attention to the fact that an increasing number of performers have lately decided that this port would be a haven. These performers are going to run into direct membership ac­ tion out here. Several of the foul-ups have already found out how the guys feel about this important matter. Anyone who has the idea that he can come into this port and foul up our contracts in any way wiU find that he can expect no leniency. Our membership has fought too hard for the present conditions, and we don't intend to compromise in any way with people who jeopardize these con­ ditions. Crews having performers aboard their ships will receive full cooperation from us in straightening them out. Please report all cases involving per­ formers the minute you hit this port. We will close now with a bit of comment on our beautiful weather, which is allowing sun­ ny California to live up to its reputation. When Savannah Port Agent Jim Drawdy visited the SIU patients in the Marine Hospital last week, he heard what have now become standard reports on the excellent services availabl in that institution. The doctors, nurses, galley force and orderlies all came in for te full measure of praise. This group of photos, submitted by Brother Drawdy, shows some of the Seafarers who have commended the Marine Hospital staff, and two of the nurses who have done so much to contribute to the comfort of the hospitalized. In upper left photo is Brother S. M. Lake; directly above (left to right) are Nurse Donaldson and Brothers R. C. Shedd and S. Kasmirsky: upper right shows Brother J. B. Causey. At left is Miss Eva Lee, head nurse of hospital's ihird floor, and at right is Seafarer Anthony Parker. Port Mobile Shows Improvement ^rom ^Le »SixtL By EDDIE BENDER Each man who is or ever was a member of the SIU, A&G Dis­ trict, be he permitman or holder of a book, has an identification card on file at Headquarters. We call it an ID card. Many of the IDs in our files are incomplete, but as time goes on .we are bringing these cards up to date. Nevertheless, some cards are obsolete, and others lack the information we should have on every individual mem­ ber. These cards can be made com­ plete only through the coopera­ tion of each and every Brother. So, it is worthwhile to make sure that your ID is in order. When you hit New York, call at the Sixth Deck and check with the counter Patrolman on duty. Or if you don't see much chance of making New York, send complete information about yourself through the mail. Send your book number, the depart­ ment in which you sail, your present rating, your complete name, the date and place of your birth, your Z number, height, weight, color of eyes and hair, and the name and address of next of kin. Printing or typing the above information will make it easier to handle. Yarmouth To Resume Her Old Summer Run Boston Manages To Keep Moving BOSTON — Eastern Steamship Lines will resume its Boston to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, cruise run on June 17, the company an­ nounced this week. There will be three weekly round trips until September 18, when the service will be discon­ tinued again, the company said. The ship which normally makes this run is the SS Yarmouth, which carries a full SIU crew. Last year. Eastern announced termination of all activities. But during recent weeks there have been rumors that Eastern had changed its mind. Announcement that the Yarmouth run would be resumed was the confirmation. No announcement has been made which would cover the company's other ship, the SS Evangeline, which was forced out of the Bermuda-West Indian luxury cruise business last year by the big foreign flag liners. By ERNEST TILLEY BOSTON — Since the last re­ port out of this harbor we've had three payoffs and three sign-ons. No record-breaking achievement, but enough to keep this port active. The coastwise Waterman ship, Winslow Homer, paid off and signed on, taking a full crew un­ der the present transportation ruling. We paid off and signed on the tanker New London up in Port­ land, Maine. She's well on her way to South America by now. The final ship in the trio was the Colabee, which paid off and signed on, taking sixteen men in the crew and 15 men for three days of stand-by work. The Colabee, by calling for 'stand-bys, became the finst ship to call for such work in two years in this port. The call was well received and we sent the men out in a hurry. The men did a bang-up job on the newsprint-hauling ship and sent her out of here looking like the King of Zamboozu's yacht. Well, at long last we shipped the oldtimer of these parts. Brother J. G. Greenbaum, aboard the Winslow Homer as Deck En­ gineer. Another well-known SIU Brother, E. Dakin, landed on the same ship as Bosun. What with a full crew of bookmen, that ship is in fine shape. Despite the shipping of a good number of bookmen, we still have a good number of members waiting around for jobs. We have the Marquette Victory in port, which may provide us with a few jobs, but other than that the shipping i)icture is bare. By GAL TANNER charges MOBILE — An improvement Offenders will find awaiting them. was noted in shipping here dur­ ing the past week. In fact, we There are many men on the can say it has been fair. From beach who are»very anxious to the activity inspired by four get jobs and we cannot afford payoffs and five sign-6ns, we to waste employment opportuni­ were able to ship 99 men for ties by allowing the practice of the week. missing ship to continue. The vessels paying off were Furthermore, even when the the Corsair and Roamer, Alcoa, fact is reported in time for both of which re-signed for trips someone to make a pierhead on the bauxite trail; the Morning jump, there is usually only about Light, Waterman, scheduled for a half hour's time for a man to the yards and a 20-day repair make the job. This certainly isn't job before resuming the run to fair. . Puerto Rico, and the Iberville, Waterman coastwise ship. Other sign-ons included the La Salle, which is going to Korea, and the Wild Ranger, which just completed a threeweek layup for repairs and is , The passenger ship, SS Borinback on the Puerto Rican run. quen, purchased with two The SS Del Mundo, Mississippi freighters and the holdings of passenger cruise ship, called here the Puerto Rico Line from the in transit on her way to South Agwilines, has been delivered to America. She's in good shape. its new owner, A. H. Bull Line. Bull has not announced def­ WATERMAN TUG Waterman started branching inite plans for the use of the out her tugboat operal^pns this vessel as yet, except to state that week when the tug Commodore a survey will be made and in­ was sent down to work out of ventory taken before the trans­ Gulfport, Miss., for an indefinite fer. period. Operations of the tug The new ^acquirement by the were covered by the same agree­ SIU company had* been requisi­ ment in effect for tugs in the tioned frorn her former owner by the Government for transport Mobile harbor. Looking ahead, we don't ex­ duty in December, 1941. pect much activity in this port Following the war she was re­ nexf week, as neither of the two converted at a cost of $1,500,000 major companies have anything and returned to service in June, 1947. She maintained regular big on tap. The Marine Hospital li.sts the passenger service between New following Seafarers as patients York, San Juan and Trujillo this week: J. L. Buckalew, F. City. Higgason, Cyril Lowery, J. Bar­ In her postwar operations she rier, T. S. Lambeth, C. Snod- made 43 round trips and has car­ ried 25,000 passengers. The 440grass, and C. Walters. The membership is again re­ foot vessel's passenger capacity minded that missing a ship, with­ is 354. out reporting that the job is The two freighters pXirchased open, is a serious offense and by the company are the Agwlwill be dealt with accordingly. comet and the Cinch Knot. Bull Takes Delivery Of SS Barlnquen -I �THE SEAFARERS Monday, April 11, 1949 Looking At The Scab By JACK LONDON After God had finished the rattlesnake, the toad, the vampire. He had some awful substance left with which He made a scab. A scab is a two-legged animal with a corkscrew soul, a water-logged brain, a combination backbone of jelly and glue. Where others have hearts, he" carries a tumor of rotten principles. When a scab comes down the street, men turn their backs and angels weep in Heaven, and the Devil shuts the gates of Hell to keep him out. No man has a right to scab so long as there is a pool of water to drown his carcass in. or a rope long enough to hang his body with. Judas Iscariot was a gentleman compared with a scab. For betraying his Master, he had character enough to hang himself. A scab has not. Esau sold his birthright for a mess of pottage. Judas Iscariot sold his Savior for 30 pieces of silver. Benedict Arnold sold his country for a promise of a commission in the British army. The modern strikebreaker sells his birthright, his country, his wife, his children and his fellow men for an unfulfilled promise from his employer, trust or corporation. Esau was a traitor to himself; Judas Iscariot was a traitor to his God; Benedict Arnold was a traitor to his country; a scab is a traitor to his country, his wife, his family and his class. LOG Tage Five Alcoholics Can Always Present Full Jnstification For Drinking By JOSEPH I. FLYNN having trouble because of drink the hardest one to convince. The more obvious reasons a person drinks can be put into four groups. It's understood that even though a person uses these reasons for his drinking it does not necessarily make him a gashound or a performer. Most everyone who drinks does it be­ cause of one of the following reasons. It is only when one is unable to recognize these or other rea­ sons—and has become such a slave to alcohol through use of them, that he no longer can man­ age his own life—that he can be classed as an alcoholic ad­ dict. at fault and is always quick to say, ""Why, I can drink or leave it alone." Ask him why he doesn't. You will be let in on the most il­ logical reasoning here yet de­ veloped by man. Only when the gashound or performer gets to the point where he can no longer believe that he drinks because it's too hot or too cold; too much money; a wife, no wife; good shipping, poor shipping; nice day, bad day; long trip or short trip; and all excuses leave him with the' fact that he is" killing himself, it's at this point that effective ther­ apy and help will enable him to recover. To-day there is a great deal of knowledge of alcoholism, and no one need suffer for years from an illness before awakening to the fact that treatment and ad­ vice will help them. "Who—me an alcoholic? Why, I can take it or leave it alone! is a cliche that is heard often enough by us all. No one really believes it, much less the seaman who continues to get into trouble because of his drinking. No one wants to be looked down upon. We all strive to be a part of the herd, part of the group we belong to. It's striving for admiration, ap­ preciation and proper respect that makes us act and form cer­ tain habits of conduct. The per­ son who feels he is not a part of the herd has to try to con­ vince those in the group that FRUSTRATIONS he is just as good as they. 1. Social: In a previous ar­ This factor, plus others, usual­ ly make the guy who is really ticle many of the social -factors were mentioned and need not be gone into again, except to say that seamen as a group look up­ YES OR NO on drinking with acceptance. It is believed by some that the The following questions will quantity of liquor a seaman can enable one to judge whether handle depends on his virility. another or he himself is on the The seaman who does not drink road to alcoholism. Answer the OSLO (LPA)—Last fall eight tries like France, for human or peace, he does state that the is often times looked upon with following "yes" or "no." ' Norwegian trade unionists ac­ needs are not very different and Russian people want peace. Of suspicion by his fellow crew1. Do you need a drink the cepted an invitation from the the inadequacy of wages in re­ the citizens of war-racked Stal­ members. The. outlets and hab­ next morning after a binge? (A Russian government to tour the lation to prices is still greater ingrad he remarks: "They desire its of seamen are built around little hair of the dog that bit Soviet union. They were wiped, in the Soviet Union than in peace to rebuild their city. drinking, making the seaman you.) who does drink more acceptable 2. Is your drinking harming and dined, and escorted in great western Europe. Such a move­ They've had enough of war." Before Hegna and'his colleag­ and less open to ridicule. your relationships with friends, Style. But they kept their eyes ment from below can only be kept in check by a strong state ues went to Russia the Commun­ open. ' 2. Relief of tensions: Alcohol family and Brother members? authority which, day by day, in ist press in Norway, as in the acts as a sedative, helping a 3. Do you have less self con­ Recently Trend Hegna, chair­ large and small matters, demon­ Soviet Union itself, urged them trol and are you careless about seaman to eliminate the ten­ man of the delegation, has -writ­ strates its powers, and which in­ to make the trip. Now that the your appearance? sions and frustrations built up ten a series of articles on the tervenes quickly, ruthlessly and delegation's official report has 4. Has your initiative decreas­ by a- long voyage. It lowers re­ trip, and the life of the Soviet effectively against the least at­ been released, and Hegna's ar­ ed since drinking? (Did you give straint and judgment, enabling workers as the Norwegian un­ tempt at action of any sort." ticles have been published in up hope of ever getting that the seaman to indulge in the ionists saw it. This is a sum­ the Norwegian papers, they are ticket?) "While Hegna declines to guess usual outlets open to him in for­ mary of Hegna's reports. targets for bitter Communist at­ eign ports, without building up 5. Are you moody, lack effi­ The a'verage factory worker's what the policy of the Soviet tacks. ciency and more sensitive since government really is towards war further frustrations, guilt and wage in the Soviet Union ranges ' drinking? disappointments. Alcohol acts as from 850 rubles a month down 6. Do you turn to an inforior a safety valve for pent-up emo­ to 600 rubles, and in some cases environment while drinking? tions. less. In other words, 2.5 to three 7. Has any one called you a 3. Escape: For those who can't rubles an hour. gashound or a performer? By JOE ALGINA take it, it's use<{ as an excuse Comparing this to wage rates 8. Do you get logged, miss in Norway—^where living stand­ NE"W YORK—An encouraging selves for settlement and were for avoiding responsibility and watches, get in fights due to proper behavior. It helps one to ards have not yet been pulled week which netted us 13 pay­ squared away in short order. drinking? up to pre-war levels, Hegna re­ The ship of the week—if there be ,less aware . of disappointment 9. Do you have to drink to offs and 11 sign-ons has us hold­ were such an honor—would go to j frustration, to forget^ For marks: gain social ease, make friends, ing our breath, hoping it will the Robin Trent. She gave us' anyone, it's always a means "A Russian worker must work and talk freely? of solving problems. a fine payoff. Her tip-top crew one hour for a loaf of bread, continue. 10. Have you ever been behind 4. A s a crutch: The only while a Nor-vv^egian worker can "While the taxi drivers are on is a real tribute to the calibre in your Union dues and assess­ means of finding enjoyment be­ manage it in 12 minutes. He must strike here and few people are of men in the SIU. ments because of drink? cause of habit and lack of other work 10 hours for a kilo (2.2 FEW ABSENTEES If you can answer "yes" to moving by that means of trans­ pounds) of margarine, while a Speaking of the calibre of the interests. For the weak and in­ any three of these questions, you portation, a good number of SIU Norwegian worker manages it men of the SIU, it is commend­ ferior, alcohol is irresistable. It are on the road, if not already men are moving out on SIU in 24 minutes. He must work 20 able that the number of men enables them to kid themselves there. scows. This is by no means an hours for a kilo of butter, while absent from regular membership into doing and being what they invitation for men in other ports cannot do sober. Whether it be a Norwegian can earn it in 2 meetings is very low. to head in this direction; we've This is the third of a series Considering that we have 1,000 telling the Chief Engineer to hours." got enough men on hand to take a long walk on a short of articles on alcoholism, to 1,500 men on the beach here 100 TO 60 handle the jobs that will come written by a former seafarer. for meetings, the handful of dock, or putting on airs as to Hegna continues: "There are ^ up. The Union's position on men asking to be excused is ex­ their true capabilities—such as other factors which must be Those ships that came in for ceptionally small. the AB who always becomes a drinking is clear enough. taken into account. After com­ payoffs are: Raphael Semmes, The membership has gone on Howeverj one problem facing 2nd Mate, or the messboy who paring them all quite theoretic­ Thomas Hey ward, James Jack­ the Union is the practice of some advances himself to Steward record time and again^against ally the delegation cqpie to the son, Maiden "Victory, and Kyska, men to come around a week alcohol will make them less sen­ gashounds and performers conclusion that if the standard Waterman; the Seatrain New after the meeting to offer their sitive and conscious of their true who make trouble aboard of living of the Norwegian work­ Jersey; Suzanne and Elizabeth, excuses for being absent. selves and help them keep their ship or in the Union Halls. ing population is put at 100, that the latter a port payoff, Bull; Irresponsible gashounds are There's not a heck of a lot that illusions. of the Russian workers cannot be • Evistar, Triton; Carruth, Fuel can be done for these Brothers. becoming ex-members at a COMPENSATIONS put higher than 60, perhaps Transportation; Bull Run, Petrol They should have sent in tele­ swift rate in line with this more correctly at 50 or less. Remember, these are just some Tankers; Robin Trent and Robin grams or letters before the meet­ policy. of the reasons for drinking, and In another article, the Scan­ Sherwood, Robin. However, another tenet of ing offering their excuses for dinavian union representative A good bunch of them signed non-attendance. The letters and that all who use them are not Union policy is that how comments upon the relationship on and took off. The Seatrain telegrams sent before the meet­ necessarily alcoholic. much a man drinks away between the low living stand­ New Jersey, Suzanne, Elizabeth, ing are the only truly valid ex­ All men try to live by the from the ships and the Union ards in Russia, and the lack of Evistar, Carruth, Bull Run, cuses the Union^can consider. norrnal or accepted standards of Halls is his" own business. democratic freedoms under the James Jackson and Thomas HeyNevertheless, since seamen Well, we can't suggest that their surroundings. The alcohol­ Stalinist regime. ward all took off. Other sign- members seeking a quick ship ic, because of his actions while are as prone to alcoholism as stock brokers, movie stars "Such a low standard of liv­ ons, left overs from last week, should head for the West Coast. drunk, his failure to control him­ or insurance salesmen, the ing," he points out, "would un­ are Steel Architect, Robin Locks- Reports have it that shipping has self, and his broken promises, has a strong sense of inade­ Union feels that these articles doubtedly -be -impossible with ley and John B. Waterman. tapered off a bit out there. quacy, guilt and inferiority. in which alcoholism is view­ Now that shipping is not par­ freedom to organize, free elec­ By the length of that roster ed as the disease medical sci­ tions, and the freedom to strike. it is evident that the Patrolmen ticularly red hot in any port, it To compensate, he becomes an ence recognizes it to be looks like a flip of the coin is expert at the art of rationalizing "If these rights existed in Rus­ had a busy time for themselves. should be valuable. as good a way as any of select­ or making excuses for his be­ sia there would certainly be On the Semmes and Sherwood ing a poi't. havior. He dare not admit he is more strikes there than in coun- a lot of beefs presented them- Norwegion Trade Unionist Reports On Low Living Standards In 'Workers' Paradise' New York Has A Bustling Week �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Mon^y, April 11, 1949 MINVTES AMD MEWS Takes Log Hint Robin Locksley Cargo Shift Spurs Brother — Query Brings Cash Reply Warning For Loading Precautions The dangers posed by the lack of air-tight precautions in lashing cargo were emphasized this week by a Robin Locksley crewmember as he told of a mishap aboard the vessel when it bucked a storm on the return trip to New York. Struck broadside by a giant swell, the Locksley sustained a 20degree portside list after 150 tons of her cargo broke loose and shifted. According to Jerry DeMeo, OS, the Locksley was within a day's reach of New York on the morn­ ing of March 7 when a heavy storm arose. The Robin ship con­ tinued on her course, battling strong head winds and heavy swells. At approximately 12:35 P.M., De Meo said, a huge wave hit the Locksley broadside. The im­ pact loosened 150 tons of cargo, consisting of manganese ore, chrome ore, hides and bark, which shifted to port and caused the 20-degree list. DeMeo said the port gunwhale was below water. Chief Mate Emanuel K. Bredel, pinch-hitting for the Locksley's Skipper who had remain­ ed in Capetown on busmess, im­ mediately headed the vessel slowly out to sea, DeMeo said. All hands were then turned to righting the cargo. It took two days of steady work to restore things to normal and allow the Locksley to resume her course into New York, DeMeo reported. DeMeo attributed the cargo shift to the fact that shifting boards were not used on the 'tween decks. "Careful loading and proper equipment are absolutely neces- Photo by Jerry DeMeo shows the Robin Locksley with a 20 degree list to port after cargo shifted in storm. sary if similar occurrences are to be avoided," he warned. The fact that no one was injured during the Robin Locksley mishap was just a stroke of g<»d fortune, the crewman said. He added that insecurely lashed car­ go is always a constant source of danger to life 'and limb. No vessel should leave port until it has been determined that the cargo is secure, DeMeo said. The Locksley, which sailed out of New York on Dec. 27, 1948, paid off in the same port last week. Her ports of call ineluded Capetown, Port Elizabeth, E^st London, Durban and Lorenco Marques. If you want to turn your fro­ zen assets into working dollars, take a leaf from the book of Brother James Rocks. He's a few bucks better off today because he takes seriously what he reads in his Union newspaper. Recently Jim saw an item in the LOG advising former crewmembers of Calmar ships to write to the company to see if they were entitled to any of the unclaimed wages that had ac­ cumulated. Jim recalled that he had sail­ ed aboard the SS Frank Stock­ ton, a Calmar scow, back in January 1946 on an eight-month trip. With a what-can-I-lose shrug of his shoulders Brother Rocks sent a query to Calmar, giving the name of the ship and the dates of employment. Not more than a couple of weeks later, as Jim was opening his latest batch of mail, his eye latched onto an envelope with the Calmar company imprint. Yep, it contained a check for some back wages. Came in mighty handy too, especially since he had never counted on it. Brother Rocks thought his profitable experience ought to be inspiring to men who have sailed Calmar. When you write,' he says, don't forget to name the ships you've sailed on and when you were aboard. A word to the guy who could use a few bucks — and who couldn't—ought to be enough of a shove. Deceased Member Brother Marion Ackerman, whose death in Mobile twd weeks ago was reported in the previous issue of the LOG, as he appeared before he became ill. RETURNING TO THE ISLANDS RUN 'The Voice Of The Sea By SALTY DICK The Times-Picayune carries a take an Alcoa ship to the Islands big ad of the Pan-Atlantic ... Lonnie Akridge with his Steamship Company — six more brother, Johnnie, here in New ships in the coastwise trade and Orleans getting ready to ship to­ better jobs for those who must gether. They both want Alcoa. be home more frequently. Wa­ ... It won't be long before Cities terman" is going places, and so Service will be flying the SlU are we . . . New York better banner. These men made a smart step on it cause New Orleans is move when they voted for our close on the big town's heels as Union ... Frank Vivero worked a port. I believe tlie International ashore for awhile, but he says Mart and lower rates here are he's going back to sea. Perhaps responsible for good shipping. * Montevideo has something to do In the near future we ought with his plans.' When you're reading the LOG to discuss homesteaders. There are - some who are good Union always take a peek at the Per­ men. The reason they home­ sonal column. Maybe your name stead is because of family ties. will be there ... Have you a va­ Collect your But I know, and so do you. cation coming? that some of the homesteaders money at the company office ... Haven't seen Chris Hansen .in have other reasons. They tell me that doctors die ages. The last time 1 saw him earlier than the average man. he was playing cards in the New And, of course, women live long­ Orleans Hall. er than men . . . These men: Al Kessen on the Del Mar is Gila Vila, Bill Frank and Charles head waiter... George John, for­ Garner were fired from Cities mer department store head, is Service because of pro-Union now sailing as waiter and en­ sentiment. Pretty soon they joying it... Emil Collazo can and might be working again on these does build homes, but the sea is something he can't forget. He same tankers. Sol Campbell is living off the wants to go to South America to fat of the land, ^t is willing to see his son who works there. Elizabeth Stewards Department crewmembers now under more familiar skies are. Sifting, left to right-^Manuel Collaco, Fidel - Camacho, Frank Vega and Ramon Rivera. Standing are Gabriel Colon, Gonzalez, Blaf Ramirez, William Stevens and Julio P. Rey. Photo was taken by John Ferraira, the Stewards Department delegate. \ Recently returned to the more familiar New York to Puerto Rico run is the Elizabeth, which for six months was on time charter to Black Diamond line in the European trade. In addi- Europe. Now finished with haultion to the Lizzy hitting the un- ing scrap metal to the U.S. the familiar ports of Antwerp and veteran C-2 will resume her Rotterdam, better than half of carrying of more familiar taxthe crew got its first glance at, goes. �THE Monday, April 11. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings MARQUETTE VICTORY. Feb. 6 — F. Albore. Chairman; A. Campbell. Secretary. Delegates reported no beefs and asked crew to go easy on the water. New Business: Brothers to be fined 25 cents for leaving cups any­ where but in the pantry. Educa­ tion: Read and discussed SIU Constitution. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that radio be turned on more often. Slopchest to be moi-e complete next trip. 4. 1 4. ALCOA CORSAIR. Jan. 29— R. E. Stough. Chairman; J. Rob­ erts. Secretary. Election of ste­ wards department delegate; Joe Seaver elected by acclamation. Good and Welfare: Suggestion by Rubin Bellety that all stewards department men get their work­ ing schedules from Chief Ste­ ward, Second Steward or dele­ gate when coming aboard ship. Steward stressed the importance of all crewmen being on ship in in time to sail. Ship's delegate informed men that relief men se­ cured in Mobile would be paid straight overtime pay instead of stand-by pay. Delegates to se­ cure replacements and depart­ ment heads to hold money for relief* men. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. 4> 4- 4' WARRIOR. Jan. 30—(Chairman not given); Curtis. Secretary. Delegates reported on books and permits in their departments. Larson reported delayed sailing in Oakland and moved that sail­ ing board time be requested. Lorendas elected ship's delegate. Two members of each depart­ ment elected to. draw up a set of rules for the benefit of the crew. 4 4^4 CAPE NOME. Jan. 16—C. W. Thompson. Chairman; Fred Shaia. Secretary. Delegates re­ ported beef on delayed sailing time. New Business: Men who i*efused overtime told to stop beefing. Deck delegate requested a special meeting of deck depart­ ment to follow for purpose of settling overtime beef. Motion carried that the crew not sign articles imtil the ship is stored according to the Steward's re­ quisition. Motion carried to have medicine chest and hospital checked by man from Public Health Service. Delegates in­ structed to prepare repaiir list. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. 4 4 4 DEL ORO. Feb. 1 — Brimell. Chairman; Hay, Secretary. Min­ utes of previous meeting read and accepted unanimously. There being no New Business, meeting went into Good and Welfare. Question of argument between Chief Cook and Oiler was dis­ missed when it was found that dispute was a private matter. All Brothers were asked to cooperate in keeping recreation room and laundry clean. Brother Nickerson reported poor medical tnjatment he and two others received ashore, and the beef was tabled for 'Patrolman to handle. Noted that repair list must be made up. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. •Hi CAPE RACE. Feb. 9 — E. B. M c A u 1 e y, Chairman; Cyril Wyche. Secretary. Delegates re­ ported small amounts of disputed overtime in their departments. Motion by McNall that a report be made on men who missed ship and men be fined $50. Mo­ tion by McNall that those men who'did a little performing dur­ ing trip assess themselves a voluntary fine for their mi.sconduct. Good and Welfare: One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 HASTINGS. Jan. 9—Cf. Howell. Chairman; C. J. Oliver. Secre­ tary. Delegates leported all in order in their departments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that each member clean laundry room after use. , Suggestion made that mixer be put on all showers. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. 4 4 4 RUSSELL A. ALGER. Jan. 9— Charles Lee. Chairman; H. M. Rosensiiel Secretary. Delegates reported number of books and permits in their departments. New Business: Repair list to be made up and turned in by each department delegate at end of voyage. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestion made to see Patrolman about permitmen being allowed to stay aboard until ship hits Savannah. 4 4 4 FAIRLAND. Dec. 26—M. Col­ lins. Chairman; B. J. Schmiiz. Secretary. Under'New Business: John Dixon. Chief Cook, was elected Ship's Delegate by ac­ clamation. Motion by D. Diesei Bosun, seconded, that slopchest be checked before sign-one for next trip. Motion passed. Diesei also moved that a vote of thanks be given the Stewai'ds Depart­ ment for the fine Christmas din­ ner the day before. Motion seconded and passed unani­ mously. Several suggestions con­ cerning water cooler, cigarettes, and other matters made under Good and Welfare. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4 4 4 EDWIN MARKHAM. Jan. 30— T. C. Walberg. Chairman; V. W. Kun. Secretary. Voted to send minutes of previous meeting to New York. Ship's and depart­ mental delegates reported things ging pretty well and said they would refer what disputes there were to Patrolman. One man was recommended for probation. A second was recommended for a book, and a third for a permit. A fourth was accused of being topside stiff. Night Cook and Baker given vote of thanks for his good pastries. Repair list drawn up. Minute of silence for Brothera lost at sea. WANDA. Jan. 9—F. Johnson. Chairman; W. J. Karlarzynski. Secretary. Departmental dele­ gates x-eported all in order. Brother Cowling, a permitman, turned over delegate's job to Bx'other Wade, a bookman. It was noted that the Utility had been dispatched from New Or­ leans with" a shipping card. Voted to message Boston for a Patrol­ man to meet ship. Vote to v/rite letter to Headquartei's about men shipped without books. 4 4 4 STONEWALL JACKSON. Jan. 23^L. F. Linslead. Chairman; R. Heija. Secretary. Minutes of pre­ vious meeting read and accepted. Ship's Delegate said voyage had been clear of major beefs and congratulated stewai'ds depart­ ment for a job well done. He asked that repair lists be made up before ship hit Galveston. He said new crew should have slop­ chest carefully checked. Engine delegate reported some disputed overtimq^. Deck and stewai'ds delegates reported minor beefs to be I'eferied to Patrolman! Brothel' Nicholson thanked ship­ mates for kindness while he was in sick bay. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. 0A^A tfKVEYi YOUR NEXT Tf^lP CHECK THE BA^^S AhlO CLUBS yoUFATf^OAJiZB TO SEE IF THEY ARE (SETTING^ B(ENDUES OF THE SEAFARERS LOG, ^^JD IF THETARE SETTING EA/OUGM IN EITHE/^ CASE US KNOW ZA/lMeD/ATE/y AA/P W£'LL F/XTMIINISS UP ^ AND E/EATrmLLV THE LOG WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE^ ALL OVER THE WORLI?. CUT and RUN By HANK 4 4 4 STEEL KING. Jan. IS—E. L. Eriksen. Chairman; V. A. Cover. Secrelairy. Ship's and depart­ mental delegates reported 100 peix;ent dissatisfaction with Sec­ ond Cook and Baker. Motion by Kellog. seconded by Terry, that Second Cook and Baker not be allowed to register in that rating because of incompetence. Motion approved by entire crew and signed by five bookmen. 4 4 4 BEAVER VICTORY. Jan. 23— Jack Gridley. Chairman; John P. Wade. Secretary. The Delegates I'eported all departments ship­ shape. Under Good and Welfare voted to take dirty cups to pantry after coffee time. Last standby on each watch shall clean and straighten mess hall. Voted not to use wash basins for laundi'y. Voted two dollar fine for any man leaving litter in laundry. Cleaning laundry room to be ro­ tated by departments. Educa­ tion talk given by Brother Crosby. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an SIU ship is a clean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition. it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory. he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then youH see some action. Some of you newspaper-reading Brothers in other ports may have j'ead of the New York beer-joint selling nickel beer (we lemember good old Phllly, it used to have nickel beer, too) and about some clothing stoi'e up in Boston selling suits and overcoats for Sll.OO each. Have you read about a lake in Massachusetts called Lakh Chargoggacoggnanchauccagcaubunagungamaugg which means in plain Indian language—"You fish on your side, I'll fish on my .side and nobody fishes in the middle" ... Well, anyway, here's this week's mention of Seafarers in town— Jack Kelly, Antonio Schiavone. Frank Webb, Robert Lagasse, Alan MacDonald, Henry Principe, William Traser, Donald Fisher, Wayne Wookey, Ivan Whitney with his mustache, Edward Witko, Andy Hourilla. Bosun Tommie "Beachie" Murray, wherever he's at right now, probably will be happy to know his shipmate. Robert Beliveau. Massachusetts citizen, is aboard the Steel Age. Say. Bob, building any more model square-riggers? ... Brother Louis Gooch. Kentucky citizen, says his shipmate of the SS Bull Run. Robert Cronin. is coming in soon aboard the Robin Ket­ tering ... Brother Lew Meyers, who writes he's due to bend and groan through some South African wrestling matches, is now aboard the SS Marine Star which hit Beira. Portuguese East Africa, recently. If any of you Brothers hit this port in the future you should be able to pick up a few LOGS at the American consul or the Swan's Tavern. Check anyway, and let the LOG Editor know if these bundles reach these places every week. Include the complete addresses, by the way. The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Marvin Geiser of Missouri, Richai'd McCormick of New York, Richard Miller of New Jersey, R. Pearsall of Virginia, Vernon Wilson of Indiana, Wallace Lonergan of New York, Gerard Junot of Louisiana, Edwin Mitchell of Alabama, W.illiam Turner of South Carolina, J. Vaughn of Alabama, Ray Eader of Maryland. James Davis of Ohio, Julius Taylor of North Carolina... It's good to see Brother Bob Burton in town. He's looking good and feeling kinda happy, too... "Red" Braunstein came in from a long-shuttling tanker trip, and sailed out of town again-—overland, this time... The Rudolf Kai'son Cafe down in Baltimore is now on the mailing list for a weekly bundle of LOGs. It's good to know that Waterman crews are picking up LOGs in that Tampa cafe and that Georgetown, South Carolina, place. News Hems—The French government expects 175,000 Am­ ericans to visit France this summer. Well, the steamship com­ panies and the Maritime Commission better get together and get our own ships running to carry Americans, too... Of 50,000 seamen employed on Panamanian-registered ships only about 200 are Panamanians. A few more ships and Panama would have a bigger fleet than our merchant marine... A few more Seafarers in town are—Charles Shipman. Willie West. Bill Doran. Dan Butts. Vic Sukenick. Charles Slanina... Brothers, keep those ships happy and clean. Protect your agreements— keep your jobs shipshape. Okay, fellas, coffeo. time—and peanutbutter sandwiches. �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Monday, AprU 11, 1949 Ship Becomes 'Ghost Of Coast' Cleric Lauds Log Series, Seeks Ship Chaplain Lnfo In 21 Port Junket To Far East To the Editor: J. I. Fljmn's articles and your editorial efforts to curb gashounds' performing are very commendable. Hope you lead the way for other unions in this matter and that Mr. Flynn presents the good work of two friends of and to the alcoholics: Alcoholics An­ onymous and the communion of total abstainers and non-prpjlucers-or-dispensers of the "liquid germs" which cause the sickness of alcoholism. Thank yofi or someone for the LOG. I like your fair, demo­ cratic way of informing and giv­ ing voting privileges and voice to each" member as well as to the officers. Could we non-Seafarers hear To the Editor: After many days and many ports, the Steel Seafarer. is finally homeward bound for the Gulf and East coast. The specu­ lation and scuttlebutt of the past months have died down and the boys are finally right about our idestination, I hope, j No matter what the destination marked on the cargo aboard these ships, a man still has no assurance whatsoever that the ship will ever touch those ports. When these ships leave the States they invariably end up by having their first port of call changed two or three times. Take for instance the case of the Steel Seafarer. We sailed Ray Tusing, DM, at extreme right, qualifies as the Steel from New York on December 11 Seafarer's violin virtuoso by scratching out a bit of mood music for Penang, via the Suez Canal. for the crew as they relax at the Radio Bar in Batavia, Java. After transiting the canal, the Left to right, Pete Bluhm, DM: Eddie Cantoral, OS; Paul sailors were stowing the lines on Goodman, Wiper; Duke Leger, AB, and Brother Tusing. Stand­ the foc'sle head when the Chief ing is Curly Duplantis, FWT. Mate came shouting up on deck to tell the Bosun to pull the lines out again, the ship was due Sailor once had them on bare­ 3 pesos to take you ashore. If To the Editor: to stop at Aden, he had just boat charter. you miss the launch while Everything was fine and dandy. ashore, they charge six pesos to The Cresap paid off in Houston learned. HEADS, TAILS Well, that port out of the way After that job, John Isthmian take you back to the ship. „ and added to the hot shipping we continued on our merry way in his New York chartroom dip­ We noticed a terrible lack of now humming in the Galveston toward Penang. One day before ped a coin again and sent us LOGs in the Far East and Pacific area. I'm now looking for that our scheduled arrival, all the island hopping through the ports. I believe a system should European run. (This guyv is defi­ gear had been topped and the Philippines to pick up any old be devised whereby these Isth­ nitely a screwball, listen to the lines were out. The crew was hemp, sugar or cocoanut we mian ships can get hold of some rest of his tale.) looking forward to Saturday could find lying around. That's of the later editions. Our only Well, I spent nine uneventful night ashore with the lovely what happened anyway. So, with LOG came from the Steel Ven­ days in Galveston. (Notice that ladies. Presto! We wake up Sat­ tears in our eyes we said fond dor, which we met in Honolulu he doesn't say anything about urday morning and scan the farewell to our Filipino babes as we were returning to the the nights.) I was really en­ horizon for Penang—^the ship had and started across the Pacific, States. If anyone has some sug­ joying myself, as you can do if been routed on to Singapore de­ stopping at Honolulu on the way gestions, why not write in to the you know Galveston. (He means spite a thousand tons of cargo to pick up a few pineapples and LOG and perhaps something can the ginmills and women, as for Penang. Wha hoppen? After whatever else would be picked be done. usual.) That's about all there is con­ that nothing surprised us, up there, which wasn't much. But anyway what happens is This ship's activities serve as cerning this scow. To any­ AROUND AND AROUND this: After clearing Singapore, the a good example of a Far East one making the trip I wish you The friendly voice of the merry-go-round started. In and trip. When the ship pays off happy ferryboating in the Far Union (Keith Alsop to you) East. Our discharges are ex­ in New York we will have hit out of ports in the Dutch East phones my favorite ginmill Indies so small that MacArthur twenty-one port, two of them pected to read: Foreign (Ferry­ around six PM asking for an couldnt find 'em. The schedule twice. Now after we get home boat). Oiler, so this boy, being a good In closing, the deck depart­ for three days was "in at sunrise, we have five or six ports along union man (and low on cabbage), ment wishes to put in a, plug out at sunset." We were getting the U.S. coast. jumps up and volunteers for the for O. W. Holmes, Chief Mate, to be known as "the galloping Here are a few tips about some job. (Got it, too.) who has been good guy to work ghost of the East Indies coast." of the FaC Eastern ports, just with throughout the trip. You Now I'm not hard to get along We once went up\ a river in case anyone is interested. In can't go wrong sailing with him. with, but I just spent six months through a jungle so thick that Malayan ports, which include Pete Bluhm in India to get away from the Penang and Singapore, the mone­ even Frank Buck wouldn't have tary exchange is 2 dollars and come back alive. The name of the place was Soengei Gerong, 12 cents in Malayan money to and it was in Sumatra. A guy the dollar. In Singapore, wouldn't be surprised to see you can't go far with it, everyDorothy Lamour waving at him'thing is pretty expensive; but in from the river bank. When you'Penang, for the same money, at get to a place like this all you the same rate of exchange, a guy can say is "Here we is, but can go a long way. If you are going to hit any where is we?" After discharging all our cargo number of Dutch East Indies we headed back to Singapore to ports, you can't go wrong with load. We loaded rubber and tin Singapore money or the good old By S. OMAR BARKER there and began the port jump­ Yankee dollar. The official ex­ ing again. We never knew what change is 2 guilders, 65 cents for Oh, I'd like to settle down in some quaint and quiet town the next port was going to be a buck, but this stuff is Mickey Where the harbor fills with sails home from the sea; until we were almost upon it. Mouse money. Two guilders There to watch with peaceful, eyes homely hills and friendly skies Scuttlebutt was rife. One guy won't pay carfare. Certain chan­ And to hear the short waves lapping on the lea. said he had heard we were going nels offer 12 guilders for the dol­ Just a little shanty there and a friend or two to share to Russia to load hides. Even lar and for the Malayan dollar Memories of ventures when our hearts were young; five guilders are offered. that was a good guess. Just to watch the ships come home, just to smell the tang of foam STEP LIVELY As it fibnally turned out, we And sometimes to hear a seaman's chantey song. Look out for your money in got to Penang. From there we went to a "far away place," and. Manila, that is probably the mosl Oh, I'm longing more and more for a little place ashore Brother, I ain't kidding. I think expensive port in the Far East Now that time has turned my life ship toward the west; they get one ship a year in outside of Indian ports. While There's adventure in the sea—ah, its voice is sweet to me. there. It's a place called Phula in Manila beware of the launch But the harbor's calm is calling me to rest. Phuket, Siam. If you never call service. These jokers have a Yet I know that some bright night, schooner sails will beckon white there don't let it worry you. The bad habit of leaving the ship And the sea will whisper magic in its moan; barges that brought out the rub- ahead of sfchedule and then re- Oh, it will break an old man down, biding there within the town. ber looked as i| Sinbad the turning to the ship to charge you While his heart sets sail for seas he once had known. about the chaplain service on board ships? I would like to know about the desire, need, kind and quality of such- now being done. Do shipping com­ panies make provision for same? What is the Seafarers official position on this matter? I seek information because I am gen­ uinely interested. Rev. Roy S. Buffat (Ed. Note: The SIU feels its role as a trade union is to better the economic welfare of its members. Social, cultural and spiritual matters are left to the individual to pursue as he sees fit. So far as is known no merchant ships carry chap­ lains.) Wagner (Conscience, Too) Can't Flee Old Man Winter Magic Of The Sea winter, and I was quite proud of the fact. But when this baby (the Nathaniel Palmer) shoves off for her first port, it happens to be Bucksport, Maine. This place is so far north that when Perry was on his way to the North Pole, he dropped a marker here so he could find his way back. My blood is so thin that if I cut myself I'll drown. But any­ way the only thing I can hope for is that when we dump this load we'll head back south. (We can't go any farther north, un­ less we make a northwest pas­ sage.) With good luck we should be able to be way down south to Boston soon. Blackie Wagner Three Lemons The Bosun of the SS Evelyn shakes hand with a one-armed bandit in a ginmill in Port Sulphur, La. Gil Parker who took the picture didn't report the outcome of the investment. Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. �mamrn Bsay?4'-- Monday, April 11. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Says Pro-SIU Tidal Wave Overwhelms CS To the Editor: The bitter opposition of Cities Service to the bona fide trade unionism of the SIU is doomed to failure, even though-the antilabor octopus should be tempor­ arily successful in putting over its company union plan. At best there can be but a short-lived victory. A victory made possible by crooked means, by chicanery and manipulation behind the false mask of com­ pany unionism. This company is attempting the impossible 'feat of reestab­ lishing open shop conditions in the industry. They are following the non-union pattern set by Isthmian in the pre-war years. Member Will Swap GI Mop For Berth On Robin Ship They wish to drag the present into the past. It cannot be done anymore than we in 1949 can revert to the conditions of 1776. The proof of their inability to return to an open anti-labor po­ sition is seen by their camouflage of the company union, which they were forced to erect. Their company union front is an at­ tempt to bridge the condition existing in the industry which were created by the march of bonafide trade unionism. Cities Service has created a diversion to channel the crews into a com­ pletely controlled company un­ ion. The end of the road they travel Under the leadership of CTMA is clear: Cities Service headquarters. Crew Calls Master's Bluff, Wins Extra Month's Wages FEAR OF SIU Whatever gains are offered by Cities Service arises from the fear of the SIU. Whatever gains are offered through CTMA can only arise from the same fear. The Mosoil's sudden switch to foreign operations caught Remove the SIU from the scene this crewmember with his hair down. Trimming his locks is and the CTMA would disappear, Leo Lasoya, while Blackie, the Bosun, looks on. Another the slave driving tactics of the trimming took place at the payoff when the Skipper's attempt company would then come out to pull a fast one was checked with the award of an extra into the open. month's wages to the crew. It is up to seamen to under­ stand that now. Any pretense by To the Editor: None of the men had been al­ the company that it does not I signed on the Mosoil in the lowed to make out allotments be­ hate unions, even the masked Gulf, and when the Skipper cause of the narby-foreign ar­ CTMA (which they created as came aboard he decided to get ticles. Our delegates immediately a straw man for NLRB election underway immediately. It didn't conferred with the American purposes to defeat the SIU), can matter to him that the Radio Op­ Consul about the articles which be seen from the company's ap­ erator, the Chief and Third the Skipper was now trying to proach to the problems in the Mates and a couple of crewmem- pass off as foreign, although no industry. bers were ashore. We left for one had signed on in the pres­ ence of a shipping commissioner. Any company with balanced the fair land of Cuba. The consul took a neutral posi­ judgment would understand that The old rustbucket was 30 they cannot revert to the past, years old and not so fast, so the tion in the matter but refused to that eventually the conditions missing men chartered a tug and stamp the articles, stating that and wages set by the SIU must caught the ship as it was leav­ they were not in order. He ad­ vised the crew to make the trip be met. Sanity would counsel ing the harbor. Fresh from a soogee mission in the barracks, former Sea­ that a union solid in its ranks We made Cuba okay, then and refer the matter to the ship­ farer Ira Myers (extreme right) and buddies pose with their and able to man the ships with went on to Tampico, Mexico, and ping commissioner upon arrival award as the best platoon in the company. Myers says he'll trained personnel is good enough back - to Cuba. We were on in the States. swap that broom he's carrying at left shoulder arms for a to warrant the confidence of nearby-foreign articles and were In the course of an evening's chipping hammer on a Robin Line scow. any company. supposed to go back to the outing in Curacao, the Radio Op­ What prompts" their present States—but no such luck. The erator, who had acted as Purser To the Editor: We must keep these huts clean campaign to delay elections orders read Curacao. The cig­ and signed us on, was bragging while they drive union men from arettes were low and the Skip­ about how he had signed us on just like a ship. Since I have been sent to Fort I'm -sending you a few pictures their ships? The answer lies in per sold most of what were left knowing that the articles were Bliss, Texas I thought it a good phony and there was nothing we of the men who kept our bar­ the wages paid on Cities Service idea to drop you a few lines let­ racks clpan at Camp Pickett,.Vir­ ships as compared to union con­ so we received a half carton could do about it. He quieted ting you know that _^Army life ginia. The sign displayed in the tracted ships. The difference apiece. We arrived in Curacao without down. doesn't go good with seamen, The Skipper took on several picture is our award for being amounts to hundreds of thous- mishap. From there were sup­ I will say that the Army is the best platoon. I must say the! ands of dollars per year in the posed to go to^Lands End, Eng­ cases of his favorite beverage similar to the SIU in one respect: fellows you see in this picture company's fleet. land, for further orders. That and felt that he could get away kept the place clean. We kept was when we raised our howl. with anything, so before sailing Wandering Seafarer time he posted the Third Mate COLGATE STUDENT, that sign for a month. on the wing of the bridge with a the only SIU seaman in MEMBER OF MM&P, ourI was shiny .45. The Third Mate had company. With the other SEEKS LABOR AWARD ex-seamen we have been talking more than a little undei^'his belt. The Second Mate took the gun about'the bill before Congress to To the Editor: away and everything quieted discharge seamen from the serv­ down again. I recently read in the New ices. He will learn that it does not York Herald Tribune that the I would like to get out and get To the Editor: MILD IDEA matter who gets the credit as Seafarers International Union, a ship to Africa. The Robin I am fouled up in my legs as long as it is a Seafarer. We left for England with three Atlantic and Gulf District, urged Line appeals to me. If anyone the result of an accident in English woi-kaways. About six its members to try for the labor has any news about -the bill to He will learn and i-ealize that days out of Curacao, the Captain Egypt, while a crewmember of scholarships being offered by the discharge seamen, drop me a of the M. T. Radketch enroute to ships will run perfectly well was feeling pretty good (with the British Transatlantic Foundation, line. the Persian Gulf. While recuper­ without him so don't think that help of his beverage) and de­ which are open to all members If anyone sees Kirk Nelson, ating I came up with the follow­ you can't be replaced. cided to hold boat drill although of tiade unions. tell him to drop me a line. Please ing thoughts: He will learn that Messmen, it was pretty rough at the time. I am very interested in trying continue to send me the LOG Sooner or later a seaman, if he Ordinarys, and Wipers are hu­ We had been gone from the to receive one of the mentioned and change my address to this is wise, will discover that a sea­ man and it does not do any harm States about a month and hadn't scholarships to Oxford Univer­ camp. Pals interested in con­ man's life is a mixture of good to smile and .say good morning rolled the boats out before. I sity, and although I am not a tacting me can reach me at Hq. days and bad, victory and defeat, even though it is raining. guess it was always too calm. member of the SIU, I do happen and' Hq Battery, 75th AAA Gun give and take. He will learn that Seafarers The crew, as.. a whole, came to be a member of the Masters, En., Fort Bliss, Texas. . He will learn that it does not are ambitious, that they have away lucky. We only had one Mates and Pilots. I surmise, Ret. Ira W. Myers pay to be a sensitive soul, that brains, that are good or better serious accident. A messman re­ therefore, that I would be eli­ he should let some things go than the average; and hard work ceived a fractured skull. He's in gible since the article mentions over his head, like water off a and not cleverness is the secret the Baltimore hospital now. that ^members of AFL. unions of success of the Seafarers Inter­ The Captain's beverage supply duck's back. may submit applications. held out and we arrived in Balti­ He will learn that he who national Union. He will learn to sympathize more and paid off. ShipfSing Would you please send me a loses his temper usually loses. Membership - rules require copy of the March issue of the every man entering the He will learn that all men with the youngsters who are per­ Commissioner Hendrix ruled that SEAFARERS LOG containing have burnt toast for breakfast mit men in the Seafarers Inter­ the company would have to pay Union Halls to show his the announcement and details of now and then—he shouldn't take national . Union. Don't forget us an extra months' pay. The Union Book. Pro-Book, per­ the scholarships. Alsc I would the other grouches too seriously. how bewildered you were on ship was in the process of being mit or whitecard to the door­ appreciate any information you transferred to a foreign flag, so He will learn that by cari'ying your first ship. man. This is for the mem­ He will leqrn that Seafarers we got a lawyer and he slapped could add concerning the pro­ bership's protection. Don't a chip on his shoulder is the are not any harder to get along a lien on the ship. cedure in applying for - the waste the Doorman's — or easiest way to get into a fight. scholai-ship. your own—time by arguing I've just hit the high spots or He will learn that the quickest with in one place than another John W. Snyder this point. Observe the rules way to become uppopular is to and getting along depends about I'd fill the LOG. One happy day Colgate University you make. be a -stool pigeon and gossip 98 percent on your own behavior. for the crew was payoff day. Hamilton. N. Y. Jack Kelly about others. " James R. Porter Recovering From Accident, Porter Offers Do's, Don't's Membership Rules ill Page Nine llil i-l �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Polio Group Lists Five Precautions CitiesService Experiencing SlU 'Horrors' Cities Service h^s the jitters— but bad. As the end of the col­ lective bargaining election in its fleet nears, the company is swing the firing-axe more wildly than ever. What's more, this axe, is falling on company men who have passed the "loy­ alty test" as well as on those suspected of pro-Union senti­ ment. Instances have recently been reported of Cities Service tanker personnel being dismissed for reading the SEAFARERS LOG. The nervousness permeating the CS Marine Division becomes even more apparent from the fact that a considerable number of tankermen were .fired sud­ denly after their ships had been voted, even though for years the company found them acceptable by its standards. Cities Service's mad drive to eliminate union sympathizers from among its crews has taken on comic opera proportions, too. The company has even fired sev­ eral CTMA organizers, men who have given their all for the company "union." But the company's stepped up anti-union drive is futile, de­ velopments clearly indicate. Just as rapidly as pro-union men are dismissed, new ones come up to take their place since it doesn't take replarcements long to get wise to the inferior conditions aboard Cities Service tankers— conditions which more and more tankermen realize can only be improved by the winning of an SIU contract. Meanwhile, the election period ends on April 17. Eight ships have already voted. The ninth and last remaining eligible ves­ sel, the Government Camp, was expected to be in Montevideo, Uruguay, this week when her crew would ballot and mail their In an attempt to halt deser­ votes to the National Labor Re­ tions of seamen from Polish pas­ lations Board in New York. senger ships, New .York immi­ Counting for the ballots by the gration authorities refused to NLRB is expected to begin about a week after the voting period grant shore leave to 119 of the 329 man crew of the Gdyniaends. American liner Batory this week. In the past month approximately 100 seamen have jumped ship when in New York. The de­ tained crewmembers are all pro­ fessed members of the Polish Despite uncertainty in the Communist Party. trade, the Robin Line has an­ • • • nounced that it will resume A requiromont by the Neth­ weekly sailings to South Africa erlands that at least fifty percent on June 1. of the EGA cargo purchased un­ Robin had cut its sailings to der Holland allotments must one every two weeks since the move in ships of the HollandUnion of South Africa imposed America Line, if they were stringent restrictions on dollar available, has been withdrawn imports and on dollar expendi­ by that government. The EGA tures for ocean freight. objected to the requirement and The company's increased op­ the Netherlands EGA mission in erations are timed to coincide this country had the clause re­ with the beginning of an import moved. None of the. other Mar­ permit system which will place shall Plan nations has such a re­ all lines in the African trades quirement in its administration on an equal competitive footing, of aid shipments. so far as exchange is concerned. * * * The reduction in Robin Line A representative of the Na­ operations began on April 1 tional GIO has been reported as when exchange and import prac­ suggesting that Harry Bridges tices gave favor to Soutl^ Afri­ take his union out of the GIO if can flag ships. he doesn't like the way the or­ Farrell Lines another heavy ganization works. The blast shipper in the trade, will in­ came after Bridges announced crease the tempo of its opera­ his continued opposition to cer­ tions in July, but the other two tain national GIO policies in his U.S. carriers in the South Afri­ keynote address at the ILWU can trade, Lykes Brothers and convention now meeting in San States Marine, have not an­ Francisco. Bridges has frequently nounced any change as yet. clashed with the national or­ Robin Line Goes Back To Weekly Sailings Monday, AprU 11. 1949 ganization over such matters as ERP, adherence to the World Federation of Trade Unions and support of President Truman in the late campaign. * • • The Maritime Commission will discontinue training new men for unlicensed positions aboard ships, and sharply reduce its training of officers, because of the "increased unemployment among qualified seamen already in the industry." Indications are that pressure was brought to bear on the Commission to cut down. Its original appeal for funds for 1950 was $6,586,000, but has now been reduced to $3,329,000. Unkm Wrecked Are Warned The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip­ ment or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use xnarijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first tiihe in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family 'in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and official^ alike,, are under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union (discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. Warning that the 1949 polio season is "just around the cor­ ner," the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis today is­ sued a list of precautionary measures to be observed by those in charge of children during the epidemic danger period which usually runs from May through October, reaching its peak dur­ ing the hot, mid-summer months. The five easy-to-follow health rules for children are: 1. Avoid crowds and places where close contact with other persons is likely. 2. Avoid over-fatigue caused by too active play or exercise, or irregular hours. 3. Avoid swimming in polluted water. Use only beaches or pub­ lic pools declued safe by local health authorities. 4. Avoid sudden chilling. Re­ move wet shoes and clothing at once and keep extra blankets and heavier clothing handy for sudden weather changes. 5. Observe the golden rule of personal cleanliness. Keep food tightly covered and safe from ilies or other insects. Garbage should be tightly covered and, if other disposal facilities are lacking, it should be buried or burned. The National Foundation also listed the following symptoms of infantile paralysis: headache, nausea or upset stomach, muscle soreness or ' stiffness, and unex­ plained fever. Should polio strike in your family, call a doctor im­ mediately. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment by qualified medical personnel often prevent serious crippling, the National Foundation pointed out. The organization emphasized that fear and anxiety should be held to a minimum. A calm, con­ fident attitude is conducive to health and recovery. Parents, it said, should remember that of all those stricken, 50 percent or more recover completely, while another 25 percent are left with only slight after effects. If polio is actually diagnosed, contact the chapter of the Na­ tional Foundation for Infantile Paralysis serving your commun­ ity. The chapter will pay that part of the cost of care and treatment which patient or fam­ ily cannot meet. Port Baltimore Faces Huge Losses Unless Policy Is Changed (Continued from Page 3) American ships from the foreign aid program. "Hoffman claimed that he would save money by using for­ eign ships. The Seafarers Inter­ national Union has demolished that argument on several occa­ sions. Perhaps the real reason for laying up the American mer­ chant fleet was to trade 10,000 or 15,000 seamen's jobs for the Atlantic Pact. If so, it's quite a price, considering the merchant marine's role in national defense, not to mention those thousands of seamen thrown out of work. "We seamen are not demand­ ing any special privileges. We are just fightings for the very existence of our industry and our jobs." �ii|ond«7' April 11, 1949 P«ge Eleven THE SEAFARERS LOG NLRB Charges Six Bakeries With Looking Out Workers The National Labor Relations Union. According to the union's Board ruled this week that the attorney, if the union wins the layoff of 1,500 driver-salesmen case it would get back pay for by six major New York baking the 1,500 drivers, based on aver­ companies constituted a "lock­ age earnings of $100 weekly. out" and therefore an unfair This would amount to $150,000 for each week of the strike. labor practice. In setting the date for the A hearing on the charges, filed hearing, the NLRB said that the by Local 550 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters companies, with the exception of against the Grennan, General, Continental, had "failed, refused Ward, Continental, Purity and and continued to refuse to rein­ Drake bakeries, will be held on state said employes to the for­ mer, or substantially equivalent, May 3. positions of employment." The union originally called a A damage action has also been strike against Continental, pull­ filed in Federal Court in behalf ing its 250 drivers out after ne- of the locked-out inside produc­ gotions failed to produce agree­ tion workers in the Ward, Drake, ment. Immediately, the five Purity, Grennan and General other bakeries, who with Con­ bakeries. The bakery workers tinental are members of the New are asking for $100,000 weekly York City Bakery "Employers as lost wages. Labor Council, locked out all The Continental drivers' strike their employees, bakers as well developed when the company as drivers. denied the union's request for an A complaint was then filed increase in the basic weekly with the NLRB by the Teamsters guarantee of $55. cloth, $2.00; A. T. Cabrera, $5.00; M Econnov. $1.00; E. C. Biedzycki, $1.00; S. Sospina, $1.00; R. Barnes. $1.00; H, P. J. Colonna. $1.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS SUZANNE A, Jeffrey. $1.00;- C. T. Scott. $1.00; Julius E. Parks. $5.00; J. K. Weekes R. Serrano. $1.00. G. Redch, $2.00; J. Smith. $2.00; H. $5.00; F. L. Bose. $8.00; F. X. McGlone SS STEEL VOYAGER Durham. $2.00; T. W. Smith. $2.00; J. $1.18; A. H. Williams, $1.00; Wm. MeeN. J. Boyle, $2.00; H. V. Benner, Malinowski. $2.00; F. Hill. $3.00; P. F, han. $1.00; A. W. Forbes, $5.00; Re Kiauber. $3.00; Deck Departmenr, $7.00; B. Gardoza. $5.00; D. P, Wilson. ceipt No. 77093, $7.00; H. L. Parrott $10.00; D. R. Brodeur. $1.00;. P. V. $3.00; C. Warren. $2.00; V. A. Hebert. $1.00; J. T. Bennett. $2.00; L. A. Marsh. $3.00; E. Rivera. $1.00; J, P. $2.00; V. L. Barfield. $4.00; R. E. C.ardner. $1.00; Allen R. Prime. $25.00; Lagerstrom. $2.00; J. T. Bush. $2.00; Taboada. $2.00. W. irvin, $5.00. R. J. Nicholas. $1.00; J. R. Duckworth. SS SUZANNE J. S. Dimas. $1.00; V. G. Colas, $1.00; N. Buckley, $1.00; M. E. Coon, R. Serrano. $i.OO; M. Santiago. $3.00; $5.00; R. R. Brown. $1.00; R. C. Miz$3.00; J, W. McCaslin, $2.00; R. L, J. Morales, $1,00, ers. $2.00; R. Lipari. $2.00; A. N. Wilkerson, $1.00; J. Guy, $2.00; J. V. « SS JULESBERG Wert. $5.00; A. N. Fernandez. $5.00; C. Johnson, $3.00; J. E. Pewitt, $3.00; F. W. J, Fogarty, $1.00; H. D, Rodgcrs, Fagan, $1.00; J. Weems, $2.00; L. E. Harper. $5.00; C. Misak. $5.00; J. J. Martus. $5.00; S. Foscolos. $5.00; Wm. $).00, Watts, $2.00; S. Conner, $5.00; F. W. Abercrombie. $1.00; John Holoboski. SS STEEL WORKER Brown, $2.00; H. K. Shellenberger, $2.00; Edwasd Schultz. $5.00; J. A. L. C. Long. $3.00; J. J, Gillen. $3.00; $3.00; J. C. Johnson, $1.00; W. W. Vernboe. $1.00; George Davis. $1.00; J. Rodriguez, $3.00; E. Mathisen. $5.00; Wright, $5.00; H. D. Dunn, $1.00; R. Frank Prezalar, $i.OO; M. Medina, G. E. Pettipas. $1.00; N. B. Cabahug. P. Herald, $2.00; P. J. R. Gausey, $2.00. $2.00; S, Vastakis. $2.00; G. F. Hazen. $^.00; S. Stockmarr, $2.00; J. A. E. R. Brown, $5.00; Otto P. Preus- $2.00; A. 1, Durante. $3.00; J. Tutwilr, Thomas, $2.00. .slcr. $2.00; Andreaw Massick. $5.00; $1.00; W. M. H. Donaldson. $2,00: O. .SS TOPA TOPA J. A. Jones. $2,00; S. Yodis, $4,00; Wm. McEnaney. $2,00; A. N, Swanson. $1,00; H. D. Stebbins, $10.00. Norris, $5.00; O. O. Ames, $5.00; L. E. W. Petrowski, $2.00; T. McNee. $2.00; Taylor. $1.00; Mario Garcia, $2.00; H. W, J. Smolinski, $1.00; N, Maness, J. Bligard, $1.00; Hubert A. Landry, $1.00; G. Gabling. $1.00; R. Ratcliff, $5.00; Wm. A. Padgett, $5.00; J. C. $2.00. Torrefiel, $6.00; J. C. Bernard, $1.00; SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK J. D. Andretcisk, $2.00; S. Henon, J. R. Miller. $1.00; J. C. Steeber, $15.00; V. J. Zeman, $2.00; W. R. $10.00; K. H. Baldwin. $2.00; Juan Serpe, $5.00. Medina, $1.00. SS OBERLIN VICTORY SS CAROLYN R. J. Boles. $1.00; S. H. Mills. $3.00; 1. Garcia. $1.00; R. L. Perry. $1.00; J. Buzalewski. $2.00; J. Rudolph. $3.00; r. E. Cizewski. $1.00; E. P. Connor. A, Albe, $1.00; R. P. Maldonato, $1.00; W. Stansky. $1.00; A. Melendez, $1.00; $3.00; F. X. Phelps, $3.00; G. FairF. A. Bartolomei, $1.00; L, Cepeda. May 23-30, 1947 is asked to con­ DONALD HARTMAN J. J. de YOUNG $1.00; C. Gonzales. $1,00; T. Gonzales, tact Frank Dalan, AB, care of $1.00; T. Roman, $1.00. Max Moore says that you Please get touch with your SS SEATRAIN TEXAS should get in touch with Ethel, Seafarers Int. Union, 51 Beaver mother immediately. C. A. Mosley,. $1,00; S. E, Farquhar, care of the Punchy and Judy, Street, New York. 4 4 4 $3,00; G. £, Ekelund, $2,00: W. F. i, 4. i. JOSEPH D. BLANCHARD 345 Dauphin St., New Orleans, Panewicz, $1,00: R. Teets, $1.00. DESMOND L. J. SMITH A La. Get in touch immediately with SS GOV. GRAVES BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Get in touch with L. .W. Smith, Ben Sterling's office, 42 Broad­ it S. C. A. Moss. $1.00: C, Haun. $3.00. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 DANIEL ROSE 28 Albro Lake Road, Darts- way, New York City, concerning SS ROBIN LOCKSLEY BOSTON 276 State St. mouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, W. A. Kemmerer. $1.00; S. Monardo. Pick up your watch at Duke's collection of back wages. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 $1.00; R. B. Ranney. $1.00; J. M. Pro- Tavern, below the SIU Hall in t. 4. GALVESTON .308'/g—23rd St. hownik, $1.00; F. W. Fyock, $2.00; A. ROBERT B. KEARNS CLEATIS ^H.\YERS Baltimore, or write to .Gary GarKeith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Gzerwinski. $1.00; A. L. Hinde. $1.00; Howard V. Tanker has an im­ rigues, 14 North Gay St., Balti­ Communicate with your MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. J. M. Bang. $2.00; N, Collstrug, $37.00; Gal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 J. W. Altstatt. $37,00; J. Robillard, more, Md., giving him your mother, Mrs. Helen Tranelbee, portant communication for you. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. $1,00; J. Lewis. $1.00; M. Condino, mailing address. 1706 Brown St., Philadelphia, Pa. Communicate with him at 1500 E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 $1.00; J. Przelecki. $1.00; A, Irizarry. W. Chase Street, Chicago 26, 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. $5.00; S. F. Bogucki. $3.00; C. Burgio, JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY Illinois. JOHN PATRICK HALL $2,00; H, J. Moore, $73.00. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Your parents are anxious to SS ROBIN GOOD FELLOW NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. The Deck Delegate of the E. Beldre. $1.00; R. Armests. $1.00; Jefferson City Victory between hear from you. Write to them Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. C. G. Mantzakos. $1.00; A. H. Perez. HUGH D. McWILLIAMS at their ^ Melbourne, Australia, J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 $1.00; V. Pipinen. $1.00; A. E, Witmpr. Contact your sister, Edith, at address. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. $1.00; F. Baker. $1.00; E. Fancher. 812 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 $1.00; F. SRvik. $1.00; B. Carroll. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon $2.DO; L. Mannaugh. $1.00; C, Olson, Ga. DENNI^ O^ULLIVAN L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 $1.00; C. Karas, $1.00; S. F. Bogucki, Contact George G. Hunter, 4 4 4 ' SAVANNAH 2 Afaercorn St. $37,00. JOSEPH C. MIKRONIS Committee on Grievances, Bar SS LEGION VICTORY Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Your mother asks you to write Association of New York, 43 M. Stheiffer. $2.00; F. Chiavetta, TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 $1,00; J. O. Roy. $1.00: E. A. Guidroz, West 43rd Street, New "York, tier at 408 Saquaro Avenue, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. $1,004 R. L. Plude. $1,00, Baton Rouge, La. N. .Y. EDGAR W. DODDS SS COLABEE Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 A, Rivera. $1.00. WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. Your baggage, which was lost SS Z. PIKE Terminal 4-2874 in the B&O Railroad, has been HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St, N.Y.C. A. Simoneaux. $2.00: J, Eanes, $1.00; forwarded to the SIU Baltimore D. Condoy. $1.00: C. Bairstow, $1.00; SECRETARY-TREASURER M. Ellis. $2.00; E. Zetterquist. $2.00; Hall, 14 North Gay Street." Paul Hall The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION R. Clark. $1,00; D. Schmidt. Jr., $1.00; i t farers International Union is available to all members who wish ' Lindsey Williams R. E. Taylor, $1.00; W. Anderson, SS LaSALLE to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment at ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER $1.00; H, Peters, $1.00; J. Griswold, Crewmembers, of the SS their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler $2,00; R, Jones. $1.00; C. Barnes, $2.00: LaSalle, which made a recent the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Joseph Volpian H. Stivers, $1.00: O. Beltran. $1.00. SS W. MARVIN trip to China, can pick up their SIU branch for this purpose. R. E. Paraky. $3.00; E. H. .Poe, mail in the Mobile SIU Hall. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU $2.00; W. Russell, $5,00; H. Lissemore, HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. $4.00; M. Davila, $1.00. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Holders of the following re­ Phone S-8777 SS CAROLYN which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. P. R. Galbaugh, $1.00. ceipt numbers should get in Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Beacon 4336 SS ALAWAI touch with Headquarters im­ RICHMOND, CaUf. 257 6th St. O. Seara, $3,00; H. Bank, $2.00; J, Phone 2599 Demuth, $1,00; A, Morales. $1.00; V. J. mediately, because "Headquarters SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Helms, $2,00; R. H, Daniels, $5.00; does not have the book numl^rs % Douglas 2-8363 J. J. Flynn, $1.00; E. C. Arroyo, $1.00; of the men concerned and so SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. H. Hillion, $1.00. cannot credit the payments prop­ Main 0290 SS BULL RUN erly. When you write in give WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. S. E, Boggan. $1.00; J. F. Byrd. Terminal 4-3131 $i.OO; C. Polish. $1.00; J. Mehlov. the receipt number, your name $2.00; E, L. Meyer. $1.00; F. Z. Alcain, and the number of your book or $1.00; J. A. Krepps, $1,00; J. ReW, permit. The receipt numbers; Name $1.00; C. Ramsey. $1.00; H, A. Vaughn, C.94619 (collected in San MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square $1.00; L. M. Mitchell, $1,00; J. Hals, Plateau 6700—Marquette 6909 $1.00; R. Harris, $1.00; O. J. Marden. Juan). Street Address PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. $1.00; O. L. Sartin. $1.00; R. W. C.90573 (collected in New Phone North 1229 Taylor. $1.00; H. W. Willett. $2.00. • York). PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. SS CANTON VICTORY State ZoneCity C.82859 (collected in New Phone: 5591 F. W. Kenfield. ,$1.00. York). TORONTO Ill A Jarvis St. SS EVELYN Elgin 5719 P. J. Coponlti, $1.00. C.73953 (collected in New Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. SS AMEUA Orleans). Empire 4831 H. Yoting, $1.00. .C.91913 (collected in New VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. SS J. MARION Book No. York). Pacific 7824 G. H. Renstrom, $3.00; R. O-Nelll, C.78156 (collected in Tampa). ' $1.00; D. F. Mastropaylos, $1.00; M. NEW YORK Ter«oiiafe SlU HRLLS SIU, A&G District FLOYD\I^ILLIAMS Notice To All SIU Menbers SUP PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tliQ address below: Canadian District T i.'-. .V �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Monday. April 11. 1949 SEAFARERS INT'L UNION OF NA jf International And District Seamen's Policy I; i It 'i The assembled delegates at the Fourth Bien­ nial Convention in Baltimore, representing, all Districts of the seamen's groups in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, have met and discussed the various problems concerning each of our individual Organizations, as well as the relationship between Districts. It must be noted that in spite of our internal differences, we unanimously agree on one thing —that is, the continued growth of each of our Districts, as well as our International.. There is no necessity for going into great detail and background of some of the interdistrict problems, particularly pertaining to inter-district shipping, as that is now a part of the official record of this Union and its various Districts. It is necessary that we Delegates report to the membership some of our findings on some of the essential facts that led up to the present condi­ tion existing between the Seamen's Districts of the International. In various ports in all. Districts, we find there exists a condition which - is not healthy and which, most certainly, cannot be considered as beneficial to our Organization's welfare. We find that without exception in each Dis­ trict, some officials, as well as members, have been guilty of violating not only the actual rules as laid by previous Joint Conferences,^, but have actively contributed towards the deterioration of good relations between our various Districts. It is not the intention of this Delegation to attempt to fix and place the responsibility for these matters. Indeed it is bad enough that they have even occurred. As responsible representatives of our member­ ship from each District, we do realize that for the good of our International there are several rules of conduct which must be followed. Un­ less they are followed, then it will certainly fur­ ther strain the relationship between each District. Eventually, it would also affect our economic way of life, i.e., jobs, security, etc., through* internal dissension. Therefore, this Committee recommends the following: 1. SHIPPING POLICY: We reaffirm the policy of District Preferential Shipping, which was adopted and announced September 1, 1948, wherein a policy was agreed to that the members of a particular District have preference for jobs on that particular District's vessels, regardless of the area of operation where the vessel may happen to be lying. This we feel to be necessary to safeguard the Job security of a particular District's member­ ship. It is to be pointed out that the reaffirma­ tion of this policy was necessary due to the fact that under the SIU Constitution, each Dis­ trict, has autonomy rights which allow it in turn to control its membership admission, job control, shipping rights, etc. 2. DISTRICT MANPOWER SHORTAGES; All Districts recognize the necessity for the prevention of further overloading of the Mari­ time Industry with manpower. It is to be under­ stood that whenever a particular District's mem­ bership is not available for that particular recommended by this Delegation that any matter District's contracted vessels, then members of arising in any District involving these points be other Districts are to be shipped. immediately referred to the International Office, This not only is based on the proposition' of which, in turn, can then notify the affected the prevention of overloading of membership in Districts. the Maritime Industry, but also to allow the We have found from experience in our Inter­ membership of the affiliated Districts the first national that such cooperation between the Sea­ opportunity of employment before such oppor­ men's Districts is highly beneficial. Such co­ tunity is offered to anyone else who doesn't come operation, for example, was the decisive factor within the framework of the Seafarers Inter- that led to the victory of the world-famous 1946 nationai Union of North America. General Strike which tied up all ships in all It is further understood that when one District ports. requires members of another District to fulfill 6. REGISTRATION AND SHIPPING OF GREAT its contracts, as outlined herein, that such LAKES AND CANADIAN DISTRICT MEM replacements shall be cleared through official ON EAST. GULF AND WEST COAST: channels. # To prevent misunderstandings of the manner 3. CLOSER ASSOCIATION . WITH OTHER in which our members of the Great Lakes and DISTRICTS: Canadian District are to be shipped while in off­ shore ports, the following is the policy covering It is agreed that there is a necessity for acquainting various members and officials of this matter: each District with the problems and affairs of a. Great Lakes and Canadian District mem.members and officials of all other Districts. It bers, when shipping from West Coast is our expressed opinion that to further this Ports, shall register and ship from SUP thought, all members and officials in every port Halls. in every District should encourage cooperation b. Great Lakes and Canadian District mem­ and understanding through attendance of meet­ bers, when shipping from E^t Coast ings and associations with other Districts' Ports, shall register and ship from Atlantic members. and Gulf District Halls. In the past, the various Districts have been brought together in strikes and beefs of an CONCLUSION: industry-wide nature. It is a proven fact that In adopting this policy, we urge every official, when such events do happen, that they can be and every member of each District in our Inter­ handled much better and be of far greater benefit national, to comply with this position. to members of all Districts, providing there is in It is our considered opinion that there are existence a feeling of mutual trust, friendship, many problems facing American seamen which, and respect between all members and officials cannot be ignored. In order to find solutions to of each District. these many problems, we must not only continue 4. FURTHERING BETTER INTER-DISTRICT to present a solid front towards our common enemies, but must, above all, intensify the co­ RELATIONS: operation within the framework of our Interna­ All Districts recognize the necessity for the tional. We must strive for a greater understand­ prevention of any attempts on the part of any ing of each other's problems. individual, individuals, members or officials from The record of the Maritime Industry clearly attempting to cause dissension between the vari­ shows that all seamen sailing in American bot­ ous Districts of our International. toms have made greater economic and social It is this Delegation's observation that in the gains since the inception of the Seafarers Inter­ past when any difficulty arose in our Organiza­ tion between Districts, there were characters national Union of North America than in any given period in the history of the Maritime who attempted to step into this misunderstand­ ing and cause permanent disruption to the Labor movement. Because of our International, it is possible for International and its Districts. seamen today to live as free men. For the first Each member and official should be on guard against actions of this type. Immediate and time seamen can not only support themselves, drastic steps are recommended to prevent either but their families as well, in a comfortable the beginning or the continuing of actions which manner. For these and other reasons this International are detrimental to the mutual interests of the must not only hold the gains it has made for the Districts and the International. seamen, but must move forward in a solid United 5. JOINT ACTION ON MARITIME PROBLEMS: grouf) to accomplish even more. / This Delegation recognizes that our IntertjaWe must dedicate ourselves to the proposition tional and its affiliated Districts face many seri­ that the only way in which our welfare can be ous problems in the immediate future. Among protected is for the strengthening and enlarging them are problems of legislative, organizational of the Seafarers International Union of North and economic nature. We can also understand America. , that many these problems will affect either one Seamens Section of the S.I.U. of N.A.: or more of our Districts and can arise in such a Atlantic and Gulf District manner so as to require quick and decisive action. Sailors Union of the Pacific To take such actions as necessary, it is Great Lakes District An Injiii7 To One Is An Injury To All! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource April 11, 1949 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONVENTION SETS SIU COURSE SENATE PASSES COMPROMISES ECA CARGO BILL SIU SEAMEN'S DISTRICT RALLY TO AID CANADIAN SEAFARERS LONDON MEETINS TO SET PANAMANIAN BOYCOTT CONVENTION CHARTS FUTURE COUSE FOR SIU BALTIMORE FACES LOSSES UNDER PRESENT POLICY CANNERY WORKERS' OFFICAL VISITS THE NEW YORL HALL COURT REFUSES LIFETIMES AID TO INJURED SEAMAN SENATE ECA CARGO VOTE IS A COMPROMISE FRISCO SHIPPING LEVELLING OFF AFTER SPLURGE PORT MOBILE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT SEAFARERS HAVE GOOD WORD FOR SAVANNAH HOSPITAL STAFF PORT MOBILE SHOWS IMPROVMENT BOSTON MANAGES TO KEEP MOVING BULL TAKES DELIVERY OF SS BORINQUEN YARMOUNTH TO RESUME HET OLD SUMMER RUN ALCOHOLICS CAN ALWAYS PRESENT FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR DRINKING NORWEGIAN TRADE UNIONIST REPORTS ON LOW LIVING STANDING IN 'WORKER' PARADISE NEW YORK HAS A BUSTLING WEEK ROBIN LOCKSLEY CARGO SHIFT SPURS WARNING FOR LOADING PRECAUTIONS BROTHER TAKES LOG HINT QUERY BRINGS CASH REPLY CITIES SERVICE EXPERIENCING SIU'HORRORS POLIO GROUP LISTS FIVE PRECAUTIONS ROBIN LINE GOES BACK TO WEEKLY SAILING PORT BALTIMORE FACES HUGE LOSSES UNLESS POLICY IS CHANGED NRLB CHAGES SIX BAKERIES WITH LOCKING OUT WORKERS SEAFARERS INT'L UNION OF NA INTERNATIONAL AND DISTRICT SEAMEN'S POLICY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/11/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 14 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/89435e8171b50d240399d0199f08b90d.PDF 77b739ef58144747e72930b7aedcc4f1 PDF Text Text CONTINUE FIOHT AGAINST T-H, GREEN TELLS SlU Report CONVENTION Of A&G Delegation Lists District's Activities, Gains DuringPastTwo Years BALTIMORE, March 29—In an opening day address to the SIU's Fourth Biennial Convention, Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf DUtrut, Seafarers International Union of NA at the Southern Hotel here, William Green, Am­ No. 13 erican Federation of Labor president, denounced the NEW YORK. Nt Y., FRIDAY. APRIL 1. 1949 VOL. XI *Taft-Hartley Act and said The Seafarers International Union will never give up the Hiring Hall provisions you now have in your contracts, for your success and free­ dom depend upon its main­ tenance." The Taft-Hartley Act was the principal subject of the 30-ininute speech, but the AFL presi­ dent also took occasion to com­ pliment the SIU on its many achievements over the years. He especially lauded the SIU's vmfiagging resistance to communist infiltration on the waterfront. President Green said that, al­ though the labor committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives had approved bills to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act, he expected labor's enemies in Congress to wage a strong fight on the floors of both houses to retain the obnoxious law's worst features. He declared that labor unions themselves must not let up in their campaign to get the TaftHartley statute erased from the book and called upon the SIU to do its part. The results of last fall's election were noh^in them­ selves enough, he said, to guar­ antee repeal. Earlier in the day, George Meany, AFL Secretary-Treasurer, also addressed the delegates. He expressed much the same views and the same fears about the Taft-Hartley Act as President Green was to voice later. But the burden of his speech was concerned with the AFL's current international program of promoting free trade unionism in Europe, South America and the Far East, while combatting com­ munism on all fronts. He also praised the SIU for its consistent and continuing stand against the communists. The Fourth Biennial Conven­ tion of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union was called to order by SIU President Harry Lun"The Seafarers Interna­ deberg, at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 28. tional Union has always In addition to President Green been in the forefront of the and Secretary-Treasurer Meany AFL's fight against the of the AFL, guest speakers on (Continued on Rage 3) communists." AFL Secretary-T reasurer George Meany declared in opening the morning session of the first day of the SIU conven­ Construction experts met in tion. In the course of a "Washington this week to discuss half-hour address. Meany adding defense features to a new outlined in detail what the 48,000-ton passenger liner. The group will consider secret AFL is doing both in this war features, which undoubtedly country and abroad to com­ will establish a pattern for all bat the communists, so that future ship construction, includ­ free trade unionism can ing such things as gun plat­ flourish in as many parts of forms, hull bracing, control equipment and increased speed. the world as possible. Raising The Curtain At The SlU Convention iiiiiiilliiiiii iiliiiiiiiil ^ liiiiiiii Piii "The Seafarers International Union will never give up the Hiring Hall." AFL President William Green told delegates to the SIU convention in opening the after­ noon session of the meeting's first day. President Green also stressed the importance of the fight against the Taft-Hartley Act. and said that it was not yet certain what Congress would do with the bills to repeal the law although they have been approved by the labor committees of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. "The Seafarers Interna­ tional Union can count on the Maryland Federation of labor for continuing support on the Bland Bill." Harry Cohen, the Federation's President, promised as he welcomed SIU convention delegates to Baltimore. Cohen said Jhat many unions in Baltimore and elsewhere in the state had' protested against the Hoff­ man Plan. Ho also pointed to the fine cooperation AFL unions in Baltimore were receiving from the SIU. through William (Curly) Rentz. A&G Port Agent. British Revealed As Active Lobbyists For Boffman Plan' WASHINGTON—If ever there was any doubt about who was behind the "Hoffman Plan" and the organized opposition to the Bland Bill, the cat was out of-the bag this week. According to a highly reliable private news service" in Washing­ ton, the British are alternately wailing and hurling charges in the capital in an effort to sweep the American flag from the seas and grab all trans-Atlantic busi­ ness for themselves and their European colleagues. Specifically, they are alleging that American shipowners and operators are using the Marshall Plan to set artificially high freight rates to the detriment of the European maritime nations. The British are concentrating much of their fire on the all im­ portant "country by country" provision of the Bland Bill, which would require that a minimum of 50 percent of all cargoes -financed by the U.S. Gov­ ernment be carried in U.S. ships without restriction on where they originate or in which direc(Continued on Rage 5} New Passenger Ship May 6et Defense Gear �.. ,-^f Page Two THE S E AFAR E nSL.O G Friday, AprU 1. 1849 SEAFARERS LOG VuBUshed Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlnntic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor "At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. ^ 267 Of Vital Concern The SlU, Atlantic and Gulf District, firmly believes that the privacy of its members must be respected at all times. In pursuing its objectives, the Union concerns itself principally with wages, working conditions and other matters related to the general welfare. It has been pointed out repeatedly in the columns of this paper that what a member does as an individual is his own business. How often and how much he drinks when he is away from the ships and the Union Halls is nobody's affair but his own, the Union feels. The Union makes no attempt to set up any moral code for the conduct of its membership, because it holds that sermonizing does not fall within the framework of its functions as a trade union. However, when an individual member allows his in­ dividual actions to develop to the point where his ship­ mates and Union Brother are affected, then the Union is interested, and rightly so. The membership has made it crystal clear that it will not tolerate activities of performers endangering the continued progress of responsible seamen. "We think the case for the Union's "get tough" policy toward irresponsible elements was well put by a trial committee in the Port of New York this week. The com­ mittee, which was elected to consider the case of a (Crewmember charged with a narcotic violation (see story on page four), declared: Bospital Patients t When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post* card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. "Na man found guilty of trafficking in drugs need ex­ pect leniency or sympathy from, this Union; for such offenses threaten the welfare and interests of every crewmember, as well as reflecting-discredit upon the Union. "It is not the intention of this Union to yiterfere with the personal business of any member, or to tell him how he shall live his life. But when he jeopardizes his These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, shipmates and his Union Brothers by his actions, then as reported by the Port Agexils. These Brothers find time hanging those actions are no longer strictly personal business... keavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by "They become the vital concern of the Union..." writing them. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL P. CHEAUETTA The trial committee's statement, as the membership L. GAT .BURN S. FLOREAK ' action which resulted in present Union policy on per­ R. HENDERSON H. GJERDE formers, makes sense. W. WISLCOTT J. SCHUMSKY V. SALLIN The activities of Union wreckers only make trouble S. GAMIER A. WARD A. E. DUNTON —for all hands. E. RHOEDS A. H. SCHWARTZ W. LAMBERT C. JOHNSTON E. PAINTER R. S. SEWASKY S. CAPE C. SIMMONS P. SADARUSKI R. J. LANNON • , For months last fall the transportation rule was one WM. T. ROSS H. STILLMAN of the chief topics for debate among Seafarers asea and C. I. COPPER W. GARDNER J. DENNIS ashore. F. KORVATIN LIPARIA W. MAY ^ In view of the considerable interest shown by the J. J. O'NEILL E. PRILCHARD membership, the Union set aside a discussion period to C. D. CAREY S, ft 4^ P. LANDRY allow for full expression of all viewpoints, after which G. ROLZ NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. a secret ballot was to be held to resolve the issue. D. CANN J. LAFFIN The letters pages of the LCX} fairly bristled with J. PUGH' ft ft ft A pro and con comment on transportation rulings. Then W. WALKER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL the referendum began on March 1. W. CURRIER D. BAYELLE D. P. GELINAS A month remains in which to vote—April 30 is L. KAY P. NERING the last day. R. WALLACE A. TREVINO J. McNEELY Seafarers who haven't yet voted should demonstrate J. DAROUSE E. LYONS PEEWEE GOODWIN that they wish to take advantage of the democratic W. CHAMPLIN M. J. LUCAS process employed by their Union. They should cast a E. DRIGGERS N. DORPMANS ballot before April 30. S. JEMISON S, HEIDUCKI' W. ROCHELL . R. P. ROBERTS The two proposals appearing on the ballot are re­ C. RAFUSE SOI HO printed on page 12 of this issue. Study them, then vote! C.BROWN J. HOPKINS Staten Island Hospital Men Now h The Marme Hospitak Time To Vote You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) 1 . . •—1 P. LEVINE B. RABINOWITZ S. RIVERA G. STEPANCHUK K. JENSEN R. L. GRESHAM, JR. J. A. WAITHE » » » BOSTON HOSPITAL E. POLISE G. E. GALLANT G. MIKE H. FAZAKERLEY F. ALASAVICK V. MILAZZO L. L. GORDEN (City Hospital) ft ft ft MOBILE HOSPITAL J. B. BERRIER J. P. BUCKALEW CYRIL LOWERY J. LANGLEY % % % OALVESTON HOSPITAL J. D.- JACKSON L, R. WILLIAMSON J. HAVERTY G. GONZALES �Friday, AprU 1, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pa0» Three A&G Conventioif Report Lists Many Gains the first day, the Atlantic & Gulf Norfolk, Tampa and Boston, the had given effective aid to many month fight against the Hoffman (Continued from Page 1) the first day were Harry Cohen, District distributed its own bi- report stated. a union long before September Plan. President of the Baltimore La­ ennial'report to the 40-odd dele­ Other features of the A&G 1948, the report demonstrated. These close relations with other bor Council and the Maryland gates present from all SIU units. District's report included a re­ Among those helped were Lad­ unions were well demonstrated Federation of Labor, and Omar This report on two years of view of two years of organizing ies Garment Workers, Teamsters, the first two days of the conven­ P. Hoskins, a representative of Atlantic & Gulf history was ex­ activity which brought 32 new Teachers, Financial Employes, tion and over the weekend be­ the Federal Conciliation Service pected to be one of the conven­ companies under contract, Jewelry Workers; Airline Pilots, fore the convention started, for the San Francisco area. tion's outstanding features. The - Of these new companies, 11 Printers, Retail Clerks, Bakers, when A&G delegates were Cohen declared that the SIU delegates accepted the report on were dry l:argo outfits while 21 Longshoremen, and others too swamped by hundreds of tele­ could count on the Maryland Tuesday afternoon, ran tankers, the report showed. numerous for the report to list, grams from labor .unions up and AFL for continuing support on down the coast. The report described the 21 tank­ THANKED SIU ASSETS DOUBLED the Bland-Magnuson Bill, He re­ These telegrams, which were er companies as a "wedge" in ported extensively on the ac­ The report was broken into the tanker field. still being received at this writ­ As an indication of the effec­ tion Maryland unions already seven sections and was printed ing, were being read into the tiveness of this SIU aid, the re­ had taken, and said that he felt .as an illustrated 16-page pamph­ Among the 11 dry cargo ope­ port contained a two, page cen­ record as they came in. rators, the largest and most im­ that Maryland Representatives let. ter spread picturing some 9f the Delegates to the SIU Biennial portant was Isthmian, and Congressmen were well letters received expressing Convention represented the fol­ aware of the problem the Bland- The seven sections were: Con­ Because the entire history of thanks. lowing member unions: the At­ Magnuson Bill was designed to tracts and Negotiations; Finan­ organizing and striking Isthmian, lantic & Gulf District; the Sail­ ces; Members of the A&G As the last of the big, open-shop Those displayed came from the ors Union of the Pacific; the solve. Applies to Contract Jobs Avail­ dry cargo companies, had been New York Teachers Guild, the Great Lakes District; the Atlan­ The SIU itself had given fine able; Organizing; Publicity and carried in great detail in the Airline Pilots Association, the. tic Fishermen; the West Coast isupport to many AFL unions in Education; Relations with Other LOG, the report did not review Inte^natdontal L-ongshoremen,'^ As­ Fishermen and the Cannery and around Baltimore, he said, Unions; and Legislation, the Isthmian story with much sociation, the State, County and Workers, Municipal Employees, the Reg­ SHRINKING FLEET One of the principal high­ more .than passing mention, istered Nurses Guild, the Nassau EIGHT DELEGATES „ Hoskins, a maritime specialist lights was the A&G's financial LENT A HAND County Typographical Union, the for the Conciliation Service, de­ report. In the two-year stretch The A&G Delegates, were: scribed the already near-fatal between the spring of 1947 and The section on organizing also Retail Clerks International Asso­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer shrinkage of the American mer­ the spring of 1949, the District's brought the Cities Service situ­ ciation, the American Federa­ of the Atlantic & Gulf District chant fleet as the principal ob­ assets more than doubled, rising ation up to date for the benefit tion of Municipal Transit Work­ and First Vice President of the stacle the SIU and other seago­ from $618,450,02 to $1,383,014,65, of the delegates, and surveyed ers, the Qffice Employes Inter­ SIU; Lloyd A, Gardner, Head­ ing American unions must face the report showed. miscellaneous organizational work national Union, the United Fin­ quarters Representative; Lindsey today. Even more striking was the in the Virginia Ferries, tugboats, ancial Employes, and the New J. Williams, Director of Organi­ York Newsboys' 'Union, zation; Earl Sheppard, New Or­ He made it clear that a dim­ gain over earlier* years. As of shoregangs and related fields, inishing fleet meant not only loss December 31, 1943, the District's A large section, of the A&G Brother and sister unions ral­ leans Agent; Cal Tanner, Mobile assets were only $241,898,74, At report concerned the District's lied to the defense of the SIU, Agent and Vice President of the the time of-the 1942 convention, relations with other unions. The A&G District, as readily as Sea­ SIU; A, Michelet, San Francisco the A&G District had only $76,- report showed that at the Spe­ farers went out to lend a hand Agent; A. S, Cardullo, Headquar­ 754,46, cial Agents' Conference held in to brother and sister unions, the ters Representative; and Charles Haymond, Headquarters Repre­ In addition to the cash assets New York last September, the report showed. Listed were approximately 150 sentative (serving as alternate of $1,383,014,65, as of the spring District crystallized a policy of of 1949, the A&G District also helping other unions which had unions, smaU locals and huge in­ for Ray White, Tampa Agent), owns $289,910,04 in real estate. long been followed without a ternationals, state federations and The convention was expected This was the value of Union clearcut program for doing it. city centrals, which had support­ to end on Friday, April 1, or property in New Orleans, Mobile, However, the • A&G District ed the Seafarers in the four- Saturday, April 2, Alcoholism: Unnecessary 'Heritage Of The Sea' By JOSEPH I. FLYNN Omar Hoskins. a member of the Federal Conciliation Serv­ ice in the San Francisco area, drew a' gloomy picture of the future of the American mer­ chant marine unless something is done about the situation. Citing the harsh statistics that spell the decline of the mer­ chant fleet during the past two years, he emphasized the growth of foreign fleets in the same period. He pointed out that the shrinkage -of the fleet would create difficult problems for the maritime unions beyong the loss of jobs. Negotia­ tions would become increas­ ingly difficult unless the layup trend is reversed, he said. of thousands of jobs and hun­ dreds of ships while foreign fleets grew, but also meant other difficulties, notably in negotiat­ ing contracts, EUROPE REPORTS Guest speakers on the second day included J, H, Oldenbroek, General Secretary of the Inter­ national Transportworkers Fede­ ration, who had come to this country from his London head­ quarters, and Willy Dorchain, the ITF's American representa­ tive. At the afternoon session of This is the second of a series of articles on alcohol­ The life a man leads aboard ism. written by a former seafarer. ship builds up inner tensions that have no outlets such as are The Union's position on drinking is clear enough. available to the person ashore. The membership has gone on record time and again Family and social connections against gashounds - and performers who make trouble are missed, and their influence aboard ship or in the Union Halls. Irresponsible gasbecomes remote. hounds are becoming ex-members at a swift rate in line Consequently, once he reaches port, the average seaman turns with this policy. to alcohol ajnd uses it as a firstHowever, another tenet, of Union policy is that how thought safety valve. much a man drinks away from the ships and the Union The only outlets the seaman Halls is his own business. Nevertheless, since seamen has aboard ship are his pride in are as prone to alcoholism as stock brokers, movie stars his job, the bull sessions in the messroom, the gab-fests about or insurance salesmen, the Union feels that'these articles the so-called good times he has in which alcoholism is viewed as the disease medical had, the spinning of yarns which science recognizes it to be should be valuable. occupy an important recreational niche, and reading. Traditions among seamen in­ Ashore, part of the heritage of up a notorious reputation of their clude the "piece-off," probably the sea are the visits to houses own. Their first objective is to outdo born during the days when ship­ of prostitution and saloons or places where drink flows freely. the oldtimers in regard to both ping was at low ebb, and the There is excitement aboard ship women and liquor, until they ones who were lucky enough to as it nears port; the draw list is build up a tolerance and accus­ make a trip had to help those who were not so fortunate. going around; the older hands, tom themselves to this life. who may have seen the port be­ There are many—influenced by This practice spawned the fore, usually paint a glamorous youthful training, religion and "Towline," A Towline is formed picture of it for themselves as good habits—^who will find other when a mam who is "alive"—that well as for the ones who have interests and places which pro­ is, just paid off—takes along an vide better outlets for emotions assortment of hangers-on, as he never been there. The young fellows, .who may pent-up by the work at sea. goes from bar to bar, to keep him be making their first trip, listen The majority gain all the satis­ company, give him attention, and avidly and are so spellbound by faction they need by looking for­ eventually drink up his money. place to the oldtimers' tales, that they ward to each port as This position is reversed when cannot wait to have similar ex­ have a good time. Many of he goes broke, for then he at­ periences of their own to tell, if them eventually become alcoho­ taches himself to a shipmate or not on their present ship, then lics or—as the seamen put i^ some friend, until he is sick and gashounds, performers, bottle on some voyage in the future. disgusted with drinking or runs New men are introduced to babies. The latter term describes a into a streak of "bad luck" strange, local drinks. Then fol­ low introductions to girls who seamen who, after years at sea, whereby he sobers up and signs would not receive a second now makes only an occasional aboard a ship. Some give up shipping en­ glance from the same men when trip, if any, but frequents the haunts where he will find ship­ tirely and become fulltime fol­ sober. With such an initiation, they mates or sailors who are like his lowers of towlines. This leads accept this port routine as a nor­ own former self and in search of logically to becoming a bottle baby and, with fellows like him­ mal habit and set about tp build a good time. self, a member of a "bottle gang." The performer is the most lively of them all, for something, whether it be funny or serious, is always happening to him once he is drinking, such as winding up in jail. The exact nature of the esca­ pade makes little difference. He is usually the type of person who is funny and amusing .at one time, dangerous and " argumenta­ tive at another, depending on what happened to him just be­ fore he started the present bout. The bottle gangs can be found along the waterfront in seamen's hotels and institutions and in furnished rooming houses of the lower type, referred to as snake ranches, where a group hiber­ nates in a . room, if luck is good, with fellow alcoholics. The alcoholic seamen who form these bottle gangs and cliques tend to lose their true identities much in the same way as hobos and tramps do. They customarily call one an­ other by first names or nick­ names such as Blackie, Whitey, Shorty, Slim, Crying Sam, etc., or names based on nationalities, as Scotty, Limey, Polack and Mickey, Their life, for years, has ;become a vicious cycle: a spree—a trip—a spree. Each trip is to be different, but few know that they're the victims of habit, of environment, of a pattern that has to be realized and broken. Many thousands of alcoholics have recovered by finding new outlets, new interests and new values—by developing in the problem drinker a new habit pattern and attitude toward him­ self and his environment. �THE Page Four Mobile Seafarers Crack Down On Three Who Missed Ship In PR SEAFARERS LOG IN THE DAYS OF WIND AND SAILS Port Savannah Gets A Boomiet By JIMMIE DRAWDY By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Four smooth pay beef on the Monarch of the Sea offs and five sign-ons, three of delayed the payoff, but we won them on continuous articles, con the dispute quickly and the pay­ stituted the week's activity in off wound up in good shape. Three men aboard the Mon­ the port of Mobile. The four payoff scows were arch of the Sea were brought up the Alcoa Clipper, back from on charges for missing ship in her 17-day trip on the bauxite a Puerto Rican port. They caught passenger run; Waterman's Mon up with it in another island port A trial committee recommend­ arch of the Sea, in from Puerto Rico; Iberville, of the coastwise ed that these men be fined, since trade, and the La Salle, return this practice has been going on for some time on ships making ing from Europe. Sign-ons were the Monarch PR. of the Sea, Iberville and Clipper, Men missing ship, without val­ all on continuous articles, and id reasons, work hardships on the Lafayette and Jeff Davis their shipmates. The member­ Waterman ships headed for the ship is definitely of the opinion Far East and Europe, respec­ that this practice must be halted. The Seafarers lost two Bro­ tively. Only minor beefs arose on thers last week with the deaths the ships paying off and they of Walter (Liverpool) Bryning w^re all settled satisfactorily. A and Mack W. Busby. Brother Bryning was a retired bookmember who had been with the SIU since its inception. He died in the local Marine Hos­ pital after a long illness. V* I Brother Bryning was a real oldtimer. He held discharges datA sketch of the three-master Glenlui by Capt. R. J. Peter­ ng back to 1903, and he began son, who at the age of 16. boarded the ship in England in lis sailing career out of his na­ 1909 for an 11-month voyage to Buenos Aires and Australia. tive city of Liverpool, England. By KEITH ALSOP "She could sail like a witch." says Peterson. On arrival in KILLED BY AUTO Newcastle. Australia, "to discharge ballast, in a place rightly GALVESTON—A week which Brother Busby was killed in called Siberia, 18 of us ran away from the Glenlui. leaving netted us seven payoffs, six signan automobile accident while he our pay behind, glad to be free." Peterson recalls. ons and seven ships in-transit was out of the Marine Hospital wound up as one of the best we've enjoyed around here in on a one-week pass. He had been taking treatment for a frac­ quite awhile. tured arm. Busby was a permitWe sent a good number of men man. out to jobs, with the result that To the families of both these The regularly elected New Union; for such offences threat­ many familiar faces have dis­ Seafarers, we extend our deep­ York Trial Committee consider­ en the welfare and interests of appeared and have been replaced est sympathy. ed this week the case of a mem­ every crewmember, as well as with newcomers to these parts. Those of our members who are ber charged by the Coast Guard refiecting discredit upon the Un­ We paid off the Zebulon Pike, in the Mobile Marine Hospital and the Federal Authorities with ion. Ponce DeLeon, Jeff Davis, Arizpa this week include J. B. Berrier, possessing and attempting to "It is not the intention of this and Stonewall Jackson, Water­ P. Buckalew, Cyril Lowery smuggle marijuana. Union to interfere with the per­ man; and the John Hansen, The member's defense was that sonal business of any member, White Range. We signed on all and J. Langley. Among the men currently on he was ignorant of the contents or to tqll him how he shall live of the ships except the Hansen. All ships hitting the area were the beach in Mobile are Newton of a package containing mari­ his life. But when he jeopardizes in unusually good shape with Breedin, R. A. Holland, T. W. juana— which he said was giv­ his shipmates, and his Union what beefs that cropped up set­ Keyser, J. H. Edlund, A. J. Mil­ en to him by a native in Durban. Brothers by his actions, then tled in short order. All dele­ ne, L. Donald, A. Demmdo, P. The committee voted to sus­ those actions are no longer strict­ gates were on the ball, having J. Covington, W. Hurlstone, ,J". W. pend him, pending the outcome ly personal business. the beefs outlined for quick Fleniing, B. Veiner and S. Tu- of the Federal investigation, giv­ "They become the vital con­ ing him the right to appeal for cern of the Union! handling when we came aboard. berville. a new trial should the Coast Chuck Allen, SIU oldtimer, hit "Once narcotics are found on Guard and Federal authorities port'aboard the Hansen and said a ship, every member of the clear him. he's staying aboard for another crew is under suspicion. Their The Committee issued the fol­ names go on record in connec­ trip. With Chuck as ship's dele­ lowing statement to the mem­ tion with this rotten business. gate we're sure she'll come in bership: beefless, as she did the last trip. Should the question of drug traf­ "No man found guilty of traf­ fic come up at any future time, NEGOTIATIONS ON By JIMMIE SHEEHAN ficking in drugs need expect len­ all those on the ship so impli­ Now that spring is here, we've sat down with G&H Towing PHILADELPHIA — Shipping iency or" sympathy from this cated come under double sus­ Company to work out a new con­ has slowed down to a standstill picion. tract. We're after alterations in in this port. Consequently there "Not only their freedom, but the working conditions, etc. It's are quite a few men on the their jobs and their ability to a little too early in negtiations to Quaker City beach. earn a living is involved. Inno­ say what the final result will be, These men have drifted in cent wives and children in ports but it is our opinions that it will from New York and Boston in and cities across the country, be one of the best in the in­ anticipation of fairly good ship­ who are the families of these in­ dustry. ping here, apparently. If it's any jured crewmembers, are thus On the organizing front we've consolation to them, and we hope threatened with insecurity, too. been able to do a good job on it will turn out to be a consola­ "Then, in addition to these the Cities Service ship, Abiqua. tion, we expect to have a couple lasting injuries to his shipmates, She's in drydock here and that of payoffs within a week. the humiliation and inconvenL gave us plenty of time to con­ Meanwhile, the weather is fine, ence which the discovery of nar­ tact the men with SIU literature. and the boys hang on the side­ cotics causes to all those aboard We showed the movie. The walk to watch the girls go by. ship must be considered. Battle of Wall Street, to the That's all they can do because "Those who have seen the membership at the meeting. they are broke. But having girls Federal men shake/down a ves­ Everyone seemed well pleased, to look at is something to do. sel following discovery of nar­ and several recommended that Nobody makes any wisecracks at cotics know what it is to have further movies be produced for the girls, either. one's personal things torn apart the education of the membership. Everybody here sends con­ and minutely inspected on the In spite of the good shipping, gratulations to the Fourth Bien­ ship, and perhaps two or three there are still a handful of nial Convention of the SIU npw times on the dock, before getting hardy oldtimers holding tight to in session over in Baltimore. We ashore. the beach. A few of them are know that our A&G delegates Members of the Port of New Henry (Andy) Anderson, Frank will do themselves proud, and we York trial committee which "At such times the slightest Baron, Abbie Ellis, Joe Buckley, look for the SIU conference to denounced irresponsible ele­ infraction of rules—an extra pack Bob Hunt, John Morrison and O. be a bang up success. ments whose actions harm en- of cigarettes, or an odd item of W. Orr. If only a few payoffs and sign- lire membership. Seated here clothing purchased abroad and If shipping continues at the ons would appear out of the are (front to rear):' Joseph usually overlooked by customs tempo of last week, we expect to blue, this port would be in swell Malone. Tony Montemorano inspectors—results in confiscation and fines. shape. thin their ranks considerably. and Albert Birt. Port Galveston Cnfoys Week Of Good Shipping Friday. AprU 1, 1949 SAVANNAH—Shipping picked up a little in this port this week. In fact, for us, we had a fairsized boomiet, which means that we shipped 19 men. South Atlantic.'s SS Southland came in and paid off. Then she signed right back on again. Saint Lawrence Navigation's SS Algonquin Victory did the same thing, namely, she paid off and signed-on in a hurry. She headed back for Eui'ope, as did the Southland. Bull's SS Dorothy stopped by in transit on her way to the Islands, and even she took a couple of men. All in all, we had quite a. bit of activity for port of our size. Certainly shipping was better than we had seen it for a month or so. Moreover, we should be having fair week coming up. Two more South Atlantics are due to payoff here. These are the SS Sputhwind and Cape Nome. The Nome is going into dryr dock for a while. But she ought to be taking a few standbys to hold her until she's ready to steam out again. Meanwhile, best wishes to the A&G delegation at the Baltimore convention. They'll do a crackerjack job there, we know. Trial Committee Warns Of Drugs Mr At A Standstill "This Committee points out again to the membership that the Union has long been on rec­ ord against all traffic in drugs aboard our ships or on Union property. "It is the duty of every mem­ ber, for his own protection, the protection of his shipmates and their families, and the welfare of the entire Union, to bring up on charges any man found pos­ sessing, using, or smuggling mar­ ijuana or other narcotics on SIU ships. "Apart from the moral or so­ cial implications of drug traffic, when the actions of one man can so threaten and endanger the welfare of a whole crew— and further, when, as- a member of this Union, he reflects dis­ credit upon his Union—he is no longer worthy of friendship and acquaintance." At the other side of the table are committee members Sylvester Monardo (wearing hat) and Zollie Swor. The committee photos were taken shortly after the committee is­ sued its statement on per­ formers. �Friday. April 1. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five SlU Survey Provides Welfare Plan Basis The first step in formulating a welfare plan for the A&G Dis­ trict has been completed, Headiijuarters announced this week, and the next step will be the drafting of the plan itself. » The initial job consisted of studying and breaking down wel­ fare plans of other unions and, more important, getting the vital Statistics concerning A&G mem­ bership—without which no plan could be realistically drawn. With a clear picture of SIU welfare needs at their disposal, and the experiences of unions in bther industries before them, the Committee is now engaged in drawing up a specific welfare plan for the SIU, A&G District, which—if approved by the mem­ bership—will be presented to the operators as a Union demand this year. FACTS. FIGURES Several articles in the LOG, starting with the issue of Febru­ ary 4, have discussed aspects of welfare plans, and have indicated that the Seafarers have many special requirements not met in other industries. Although it is not advisable at this time to publish all data and figures that have been compiled, a summary of the scope and gen­ eral findings of this survey will point up the problems of the Union in breaking into the wel­ fare field. First, a mass of factual mate­ rial was collected from govern­ ment agencies, private statistical bureaus, steamship operators, and other unions—and of course the SIU records were broken down and analyzed. Actuarial figures of insurance companies and reports of surveys made by \miversities and foun­ dations were sifted for facts on death rates, injury rates, and economic trends, as shown by Union records. If a welfare plan is to include death benefits, these things had to be known. From reports of the Marine In­ dex Bureau, the Department of Labor, the National Safety Coun­ cil, insurance companies, the Public Health Service and other sources, death rates and causes of death were ascertained for the industry. Thus we' know the probable cost of death benefits to a wel­ fare plan. Section Two analyzes the prob­ able cost of sickness and hospital benefits. The number of seamen who become sick or injured, and the average length of time lost were determined. Again, figures from many sources were assembled and brought into focus with facts known about our own Union. As would be expected, we know now that the injury and illness rate on ships operated under SIU standards of wages, food and working conditions are much better than for the indus­ try as a whole, and far above those indicated by surveys made ten or fifteen years ago. PRESENT BENEFITS Thus we have definite facts on the subject and can estimate the needs of our membership in the field of sickness and hospital benefits, and their probable cost. Section Three is a study of the old age,' unemployment, injury, and death benefits and protec­ tions which are now available to seameh. This section also sumarizes the maritime laws now affecting seamen's security. For instance the laws govern­ ing company responsibility to sick and injured seamen, their access to the Marine Hospitals, and their protection under social security, unemployment insur­ ance laws, etc., vary widely in some cases from conditions in other industries, and must be born in mind in drawing iip a welfare plan. Further, care must be taken that existing benefits and laws favorable to seamen are not un­ dermined. when a welfare plan goes into effect. It would be a small gain, indeed, if sickness benefits operated in such a way as to curtail the present Federal Whatever time is stipulated in up plans to meet various needs statutes guaranteeing seamen the our plan, these figures will show, under widely divergent laws and right to sue for damages under at a glance, the proportion of our bargaining conditions. membership which would be Section Nine contains a general employers' liability. covered. summary of the needs of theAGE A FACTOR Section Six, not yet completed, SIU, A&G District, in the light Section Four is based princi­ will be an analysis of security of material contained in the re­ pally on membership inquiries, systems and welfare plans cov­ port, and points out legal and and ascertains the age, responsi­ ering seamen of foreign coun­ technical considerations govern­ bilities, and resources of our tries.. Much of this material ing the actual operation and ad­ members. Welfare plans in other from the International Transport ministration of such a plan. Officials of the International industries have found that the Workers Federation in London and from foreign countries has Ladies' Garment Workers Union, needs of workers vary with the not yet arrived, but will form a who have had years of experi­ average age of the workers. Ob­ viously the obligations of the part of the report and give a ence in administering the many membership — the percentage perspective on the position of welfare provisions in their in­ who are married, and the per­ American seamen in relation to dustry, opened their books to the SIU and freely gave advice and centage with dependents — will those throughout the world. Section Seven deals with the recommendations which will be have a large effect on the kind size of company payrolls, and greatly helpful to the SIU Com­ of welfare benefits they need. A single man in the Marine the average seamen's income. mittee when it enters into ne­ Hospital is in quite a different Since welfare plans are usually gotiations with the operators. The moneys paid into such a catagory from a man with a wife paid for by company contribu­ tions based upon a percent of plan, and the reserves that are and several children dependent the payroll, the scope of any built up—which may run to mil­ upon him. plan must hinge ' on the esti­ lions of dollars—become irrevo­ We know that a very large mated money thatwill be avail­ cable trusts, remain separate proportion of our membership from all Union funds, and are has one or more dependents. We able. This was easily obtained from administered by the fund's trus­ know the average age of our members, the percentage who are Union records of contracted jobs. tees. The SIU is not entering the between 20 and 30—the percent­ But, further, the Union makes periodic surveys of the industry field of welfare without being age who are over 60, and over in order to anticipate manning prepared. As in all matters in­ 65. With these facts we can as­ requirements and economic volving the well-being of its certain the kind of benefits most trends, and is furnished sup­ membership, the SIU has been needed by the majority of SIU plementary estimates by many of carefully studying, consulting men, and can judge the probable our operators. and planning. cost. In a project as intricate as a At the same time, we know Section Eight contains a gen­ the percentage of Seafarer who eral review of welfare plans in union welfare plan, it is essential have bank accoimts, or own prop­ other industries. Much of this that the groundwork laid in pre­ erty or insurance. In other words section was carried in articles paration for the plan be solid. Whatever plan finally evolves these who have some measure of previously published in the LOG. Here the Committee will have must be sound in every respect personal protection against emer­ access to the experience of many and yet flexible enough to allow gencies. Unions over the years, in setting for expansion. TIME IN UNION British Revealed As Attive Lobbyists For 'Hoffman Plan' Section Five breaks down the Union record of the members. Here charts and figures show what proportion *0f bookmen, or permitmen, and of the total membership have been in the Union for one year, for two these latter rates were only (Continued from Page 1) years, and on up to ten years. tion they move. The measure shout $1.85 to $2.25 a ton above Under welfare plans, minimum would also require that the 50-50 European rates despite Paul MANY SOURCES lengths of time are required in or better division be calculated Hoffman's claim that the differ­ the industry, and in the union, on a "country by country" basis. ence was as much as $4.50. Since Then all of these were related as prerequisites to receiving cer­ There is no "country by coun­ then, European rates have risen to facts learned about our own tain benefits. membership. try" clause in the weakly worded and are now only about $1.35 a For instance, in the cloak ai\d shipping section of present Mar­ ton below American rates. There are nine sections in the suit industry in New York, shall Plan legislation. Conse­ report. The first two deal with The British claim that the eleven years' union membership, quently, it should come as no present American fleet is twice seamen's deaths and Injuries. of which five must have been surprise to anybody that the the size of the pre-war fleet is Section One is an analysis of the continuous, are required for re- British themselves are carrying not borne out by the facts. death rate, age at death, and cause of death of American seatirement benefits after the ageja^ ^ minute fraction of the According to the Maritime of 65. men, and of the SIU membership Marshall Plan cargoes going to Commission, the US merchant England. French, Dutch, and fleet consisted of 11,400,000 dead­ Scandinavian shipping men are weight tons in 1939. Right now, clamoring to get cargoes going the Commission estimates the to their own countries, each active fleet to amount to 14,200,stoutly maintaining that Amer­ 000 deadweight tons. ican vessels can carry goods go­ ^ On the other hand, the Bri­ ing somewhere else. This is why tish had 24,054,000 deadweight Congressman Bland, chairman of tons in 1939 and have already As an inducement to Radio NORFOLK — Marine Radio mission to broadcast material the House Merchant Marine rebuilt their fleet to 21,398,000 Officers to cooperate in spread­ ;WPG in this port has inaugurat­ from the SEAFARERS LOG. Committee, wrote the "countiy tons. Norway had 6,931,000 tons ed a new and unique press Wayne Miller, operator of ing the daily news, WPG is of­ by country" clause into the bill. in 1939 and has rebuilt to 5,broadcast service free to ships WPG, is reported to be a long­ fering two Presentation Model, The British and the rest, ap­ 873,000 tons, the Commission time supporter of trade union­ Vibroplex "bugs" as prizes in at sea. parently unmindful of 4he fact says. The present schedule starts at ism, and to believe that all sea­ two contests. that American money is paying Meanwhile, the postwar US 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time men should be organized. How­ WIN THAT BUG for the Marshall Plan, are going shipbuilding program is negli­ (OOOOGMT) and the broadcasts ever, he is non-partisan so far around Washington spluttering gible, but the 16 Marshall Plan One of the "bugs" will go to include news items of general in­ as individual unions are con­ nations have a shipbuilding pro­ the Radio Officer who best de­ about "retaliatory measures." cerned. terest-as well as maritime news Bona fide members of seago­ scribes in a 100-word piece, why They also are claiming that gram well under way which will in general and maritime labor ing unions may "deadhead" he copies and posts WPG broad­ the US merchant fleet is twice give them a combined fleet of news in particular. items of general interest to WPG. casts for the benefit of the crew. its pre-war size, and wailing that 5,000,000 deadweight tons above When the major leagues start will not have the pre-war level, it was re­ Such messages must be prefaced The other will go to the Radio European fleets their season later this month, "deadhead press," a term any reached pre-war size by the end ported a couple of weeks ago. Officer who writes a 100-word WPG will run complete baseball Figures to the contrary not­ ship's radio officer will know. letter on the same subject and of the Marshall Plan in 1952. results every day. The baseball This charge is arrant nonsense, withstanding, slick Briti.sh diplo­ gives the greatest distance of observers here point out. Ameri­ mats are making the rounds of KILOCYCLES news wiU supplement the sta­ tion's already wide sports cov­ At present, WPG broadcasts his vessel from WPG at the time can shippers cannot maintain ar­ the capital. And just the other erage. from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., EST, of receiving a press message. tificially high rates, they say. day they are said to have en­ New prizes will be awarded at Most liner freight rates are gineered a meeting of Marshall Radio officers are expected to using 6380 kilocycles. Later on it will also use 8640 kilocycles, the end of each calendar month, set by international conferences. Plan officials. Congressmen and copy these reports and post them 11310 kilocycles, 16920 kilocycles the station has announced. En­ Tramp rates on Maritime Com­ American shipowners in an at­ for all hands to see. WPG has been using news re­ and 22500 kilocycles. Meanwhile trants should address their es­ mission vessels chartered out to tempt to work out a "compro­ leases from the SIU, A&G Dis- it stands watch on 500 kilocycles, says and letters to Marine Radio, the bulk trades are set by the mise" on the Bland Bill. The jobs of American seamen trict, regularly and has asked 8280 kilocycles and 12420 kilo­ WPG, 109 EasfMain Street, Nor­ Commission. * folk 10, Virginia. At the beginning of the winter, are no concern to the Brituh. for and has been granted per­ cycles for incoming calls. Tell Sparks To Keep Tuned For SIU News Sent Out By Marine Radio WPG In Norfolk �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridai7, AprU 1. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS Paddy Crone, Loyal Son Of Erin, 'Manila Watch' Reports Port Under Anti-Commie Guard Has Day Of Festivity On Del Sud It was a great day for the Irish—and, for that matter—any­ one else who was aboard the SS Del Sud on March 17. All hands were celebrating good and proper in honor of St. Patrick and Sea­ farer Paddy Crone, "grand old man" of the Delta Line's trim cruise ship and as fine a lad as ever set out on the bounding bil­ low. You didn't need a ticket for the shindig and nobody cared what your favorite color was, so long as it was green. Bill Click, OS, who staged the party, decreed that it would be open house. Ship's Delegate A. C. Flynn, who thinks this would be a bet­ ter world if more shamrocks grew in it, made it plain to the LOG that the Sud's affair was the clambake of the season. about over, all hands joined in a salute to Brother Paddy Crone. They wished the proud lad that there'd be many more St. Pat­ Ludvico Agulto, better known to Seafarers as the Manila rick's Day for him. They meant Watch, has reported to the LOC it too, even if most were feeling this week that he is finding it a little bit too much on the green extremely difficult to contact side. SIU ships touching Manila be­ cause of Covernment security measures against the communists. Agulto, who has been contact­ ing ships to distribute LOCs and take pictures of the crews, re­ ports the government has become security conscious since the com­ munists overran a good pai't of China and the CP leaders of the Philippines announced their al­ legiance to Russia in event of open warfare. The government, he reports will allow no photographs to be taken on the docks. His at­ tempts to contact SIU crews aboard ship have in many cases been fruitless. The arrangement for Agulto to meet SIU ships and distribute LOGs has been in practice for the past two years. Late Seafarer PADDY'S DAY "Sure, it was a whopping suc­ cess," Flynn wrote: "It was a happy gathering that came to pay tribute to the two noble sons of Erin." Spirits were there, too, said Brother Flynn, though banishees were as scarce as. orange flags. Down in the Sailor's Lounge, where the carryings-on took place. Host Bill Click kept things going at a lively pace. Flynn re­ ported that Click's take-off on crewmembers was one of the e;^terfainment high-spots. When the evening was just Celebrators at St. Patrick's Day frolic aboard the Del Sud toast "grand old man" Paddy Crone, guest of honor, who is seated in center of group. Standing behind him minus a By SALTY DICK shirt is host Bill Glick, and at Roy Velasco is getting so fat Suggestion (I'm full of 'em): extreme right is Max Lipton, chief cook and contributor of it's almost impossible for him to Change delegates on board some fancy confections—green get behind the steering wheel. ship frequently. This is the He's driving a cab now... When democratic way... In 1946 dur­ frostin, of course. you're in Tampa ask for a Suban ing the General Strike I was mixed sandwich. It's a treat... in Tampa and the cigar makers The other night I went to the union came to our aid. This is fairgrounds and saw Joie, Chit- one union that always lends us wood and his daredevils, who a hand. drive like madmen. They gave • The New Orleans Hall has us a good show. I then paid a quite a few packages and mail visit to the Royal American for Union Brothers. All mem­ show and had a good time. bers in the vicinity ought to check and see if anything is be­ ing held for them . . . Alfred Ybrough paid off here in New Orleans and then took a bus for Frisco. Before he left he spent a pleasant evening with Bill Champlin. The old Hall in Chartres Street is now a beer tavern and you'll still see some of the gang there. Upstairs you can rent a bunk Hot Tip Department: Seafarers and sleep it off in good sur­ on the beach who own a tele­ roundings . . . I've said it before phone and a radio are touted and I'll say it again: All SIU this bit of information by a Sea­ ships are clean ships, so help farer who signs himself "Spike, keep yours spotless. We have a 27052:" . reputation to live up to. "If you are listening to Stop All you guys who sailed Cal­ The Music on Sunday evenings mer Lines during the war and your phone rings, the title would be wiser and perhaps of the current mystery tune is richer if you would write to St. Paul Steeple," says Spike. the company and inquire whe­ In his communication to the ther you have any mpney LOG he states that the jackpot due. Give name of ship and is about 2 grand and odds are other daJA ... Since Frenchy about 30 million to 1, but, as Michelet has been asking for Spike puts it, "who ever heard men to go to the Gold Coast, of a seaman that was scared by the cross-country bus lines are the odds against him." paying bigger dividends. I The Editors of the LOG pass know of one bus that wds this information along as a pub­ caUed the "SIU Special."" For the benefit of those who lic service to our readers. Frank­ Paddy Crone cuts into one of the cakes baked especially ly, we'll stick to our racing don't know, Vieux Carre is the , French Quarter to seamen. for the :^'casion. forms. 'The Voice Of The Sea' Spike's Giving Away $2,000 Worth Of Info Paul Cook, 37-year-old Sea-farer, who died March 10 aboard the Bret Harte. BrotherCook was buried at sea while the ship was enroute from Singapore to Port Aden. Joseph H. Smith, a Deck En­ gineer, who lived in Lowville, N. Y., died of a heart attack in a Rochester hospital recently, the LOG has been informed. He was 49 years old. Smith, who ig survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith of Carthage, N. Y., and a brother, James R., of Lowville, had been sailing aboard mer­ chant ships since he was dis­ charged from the Army in April 1945. Smith also served in the Navy before the outbreak of the war. ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. �T H E S E AF A R E R S Friday. ApriM. 1949 LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings RAPHAEL SEMMES. Jan. 9— K o s 1 a Hotainusios, Chairman; James Moore. Secretary. Dele­ gates reported minor beefs. New Business: Moved and carried that all beefs be cleared through the ship's delegates and depart­ ment heads to Patrolman. Motion made and carried that crew not sign on until slopchest is prop­ erly stored in New York. Ship's delegate elected. Motion carried to back up delegate 100 per cent against discrimination by ship's officers. Crew asked to be moi'e cooperative in cleaning of wash­ Business: Discussion ing machine. portation rule. t t PONTUS H. ROSS. Dec. 17— James A. Wilke, Chairman; Harry Franklin. Secretary. Mo­ tion by Joseph Pilutis to have Steward draft a letter to Paul Hall regarding trip to Seattle from New York. Motion to thank Captain in writing for his _fair attitude regarding transportation money. Motion by \ Franklin to invite officers to use of recrea­ tion room and pastry table. Good and Welfare: Agreed to rotate care of recreation room among the three departments. .'$L against habitual gashounds and performers. Discussion on inade­ quate slopchest. Matter to be settled at payoff. Several sug­ gestions offered on ways to main­ tain a clean SIU ship. Deck En­ gineer agreed to repair all leaky showers and plumbing fixtures immediately. One minute of sil­ ence in memory of Brothers lo.st at sea. on trans­ » » & BESSEMER VICTORY. Feb. 1 —J. Hand. Chairman; L. W6tler. Secretary. Delegates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion by Tavares to have fidley doors closed at all times. Motion by Wille to keep passageway doors closed in cold weather. Delegate to get in touch with Union Hall to find out if Patrolman will be at payoff. Steward asked for a greater variety in dry cereal. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4> 4. 4. SEATRAIN TEXAS. Feb. 22— R. H. Wilson. Chairman; R. L. Niedermeyer. Secretary. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion caiTied to give a vote of thanks to the Steward for typing up the meetings' min­ utes. Motion carried for the ship's delegate to see the Captain concerning a room allowance for not having hot water. Good and Welfare: Oldtimer warned car deckmen to stay on their deck and do their work. Ordinary and Wiper and Steward's Utility to take turns keeping the laun­ dry clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 MARQUETTE VIQTORY. Feb. 13—J. Kuhley. Chairman; C. Kowalski. Secretary. Previous meet­ ings minutes read and accepted. Agreed that each department would clean laundry on rotating weekly basis. Everything was reported ship-shape in the three departments. Motions carried: that membership respect chair and stand when addressing meet­ ing; that delegates give members 24-hour notice. Members not having legitimate excuses for not attending are to be fined, and proceeds to be turned over to members in hospitals. Under Education second part of Con­ stitution was read and discussed. Pro and con discussion on tran.sportation ruling. ANV NUMBER I CAN plAW POMY HESITATE -JO HIT THE DECK AT SHIPBOARP OR SHORESiDE OR VURlNG- <?00'D AA)D WELFARE IF You HAVB SOMEJUING- fo OFFER THAT IS THE HAY THE L^AJlOA/ /AAKES PROGRESS — BY UTlLlZihiG "pHE SUM -TOTAL OF THE MEMBE15SMIP<S AAID ^NOWLBVGB. CUT and RUN By HANK In all SIU ports every Brother should read and re-read the excellent SIU booklet "Report of the Delegates of the Atlantic and Gulf District on the State of the Union" as presented to the Baltimore SIU Convention. Every Brother will certainly realize the pork chop job security (with all the trimmings) he has through 4 4 4 4 4. membership in the SIU. 1949 and 1950 should continue to be even ANNA DICKENSON. Jan. 26— NOONDAY. Feb. 11 — Sharp, greater years for our membership with all hands keeping the ships C. F. Aycock. Chairman; C. B. Chairman; Stanford. Secretary. and the policies of the SIU in ship-shape style. Skipper, Secrelary. Agr'eed that Delegates reported no beefs. 4 4 4 pi'oceeds of fines imposed for dis­ Ship's Delegate Welch asked Flash News—Big Bill Rodslein's Dinner and Supper Club orderly shipboard conduct would crewmembefs to be sober at (he's a former Seafarer) down in good old Philadelphia has be used to purchase materials sailing time. New library to be honored our Union by dedicating one of its dishes—a $2.50 and games for crew's welfare. picked up in New York. Chair­ meal—to the SEAFARERS LOG. It's Half Spring Chicken. ;Oiscussed case of member who man informed crewmembers that Fried or Broiled. And this place isn't cheap at all. They have refused to attend shipboard a consignment of union literature an amazing dish (Walter Winchell. please note) called Fresh meeting. Recommended that his is available to Brothers inter­ Grilled Alligator Steak a la Floridian for (hold your dough, case be turned over to Patrolman ested. One minute of silence for fellas) $249.50. No kidding. Also there's a humorous dish called for disciplinary action. Suggested Brothers lost at sea. A short lec­ Big Bill's pride. It's Toasted Bagel with Garlic Butter. Wow! that Negotiating Committee at­ ture was given by Welch, on 4 4 4 tempt to have liquid penicillin "Why we should be loyal to our Recently Arrived Brothers-^William Porter, Fred Lewan who placed aboard ships instead of union." Good and Welfai-e: Sug­ has been away from our town for a long time, Rudy Haryasz, the tablet form. One minute of gestion that sailors get more time Archibald Anderson, Frank Meo ... Other Brothers in town—John silence observed in memory of for coffee when called out. Whalan, Steve Kliderman who after waiting and waiting for departed Brothers. mail, finally received some... Frank Gardner, the oldtimer and 4. 4 4 4 4 4 stamp collector waiting for over-due mail... Edmund Edgington, SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Jan. ALCOA CORSAIR — Eddie the mustached Electrician... The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will 30 — John Mehalov. Chairman; Stough. Chairman; Joe Seaver. be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers— C h a r 1 e s' Goldstein, Secretary. Secretary. Reports of the vari­ Leonard Bugajewski, of New York, Melvin L'Esperance of Virginia, Delegates reported number of ous delegates read and accepted. E. F. Cooke of Florida, Paul Hansen of Illinois, Earl Allen of 4- 4" 4^ books and permits in their de­ Motion carried: To purchase a California, J. Howell of Louisiana. ROBIN GOODFELLOW. Feb. partments. Ship's delegate re­ music box and speaker for crew's 4 4 4 ported on letter from Galveston 11 — Carl Reardon, Chairman; use; Chief Steward spoke on the Salted Book Department—Mobtown Clipper, by S. S. Rabl; pointing out the union taxi com­ Jake Longfellow, Secretary. Dele­ recreational value of such a pur­ published by Cornell Maritime Press. Cambridge. Maryland for panies in Texas City. Crew rec­ gates reported no beefs. New chase. Also moved and carried $3.00. This is a story of the men who built and sailed the' ommended Frank's Cab and Business: Motion carried that all to purchase uniforms for baseball clipper ships. It also has women in H. Brothers... Facts De­ United Cab. Steward explained packages, parcels and bags be team. This motion amended to partment—Sailors are among the fe^ unemployed in Denmark. why a hot plate was installed in carefully checked for ship's gear read that Barney Craig, team We sure would appreciate knowing what every Congressman midship pantry. Crew urged not when leaving a ship. Education: manager, secure estimates and and Senator in Washington thinks of such a situation overseas Lengthy discussion on Hoffman to soak clothing in buckets. New present them to next shipboard and whether it should be the same here in America for our lockers to be put on repair list. plan. Good and Welfare: Sug­ meeting. A motion calling for merchant seamen. Furthermore this is why every SIU Brother gestion made that ship's delegate purchase of magazines for ship's and members of his family in various states are seriously inquire about getting messroom libi'ary was killed. Joe Seaver urging their hometown Congressmen and Senators to protect painted on the day men's week­ was elected ship's treasurer. the jobs of our seamen from any destructive amendments or end time off. There was one minute of silence other bills involving our seamen and ships under the ECA t 4. 4 in memory of departed Union program. Continue to write those letters. Brothers. Your Con­ FAIRLAND. Feb. 23 — Jesse Brothers. gressman should realize the true story of what will happen if 4" 4" 4" Baugher. Chairman; A. Adomaithe American merchant marine is so easily disregarded! CARABULLE. Jan. 16 —Wil­ tis. Secretary. Delegates reported 4 4 4 liam Serpe, Chairman; Frank that there were no disputes on Here's another fact we clipped from the newspapers. Although Lanliere. Secretary. Delegates re­ overtime. John R, Dixon was the signal does not apply "to vessels under way—five long blasts ported number of books and per­ elected Ship's Delegate. Agreed of the whistle* or siren -aboard ship berthed or anchored in San mits in their departments. New that cardplayers were to clean Francisco Bay means a shipboard fire. Good thing to remember, their games. Business: Motion carried to elect up after finishing 4 4 4 Brothers, when in Frisco... R. O. Brewer writes of trying to splice William R. Serpe as Ship's dele­ There was one minute of silence W. E. DOWNING. Feb. 28— a few months of shipping on the Great Lakes... Brother H. O. gate. Education: Explained to in memory of departed Brothers. Jacques Greenhaw. Chairman; Tennant, ship's delegate aboard the Seatrain Texas, says that all new members procedure on 4> 4, 4 (secrelary not named). Depart­ Seatrain scows should know that the Seatrain Bar in Belle Chasse, handing in overtime to delegates. AZALEA CITY. Feb. 27—Fred ment delegates reported. Motion Louisiana (which also receives weekly LOGs) is under new and . Crewmembers explained the im­ Roman. Chairman; Satiras Foscocarried to announce crew's uani- more seamanlike ownership. And how about nickel beers, though? portance of writing congressmen las. Secretary. Discussion on mous support of the fight being . . . Eddie Calandra is at present aboard the SS Sanford B. Dole. and senators giving their views rusty water tanks. These tanks waged by Union against Hoffman That's the spirit, Eddie, keep picking up those LOGs! ... Oldtimer on the Hoffman plan. were supposed to have been Plan. Under Good and Welfare M. F. Morrison reveals that the Ward Hotel in New Orleans ^ ^ % painted during pi-evious stop in agreed that Steward would post charges $5.50 a day and a minimum requirement of three days MADAKET. Jan. 27 — R. A. New York. Matter will be held on bulletin board the list of abiding there—with no doubt, paying for in advance... Brother Michaud. Chairman: W. C. Kel- over until ship returns to port. stores to be ordered in Monte­ Lawrence Leonard is now a cadet at the Georgia Military College ley. Secretary. Delegates re­ Motion passed to go on record video. One minute of silence in ... Keep those ships clean and happy Brothers. Protect those agree­ ported everything in order. New favoring strong union action memory of departed Brothers. ments, indeed. �Page Eighl THE SEAFARERS rriday, April 1. 1949 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Fast-Moving Pace Of Peacetime Dims War Role Of Seamen: Flynn ITS WARM ON THE CHILI RUN bists trying to advance their age of houses and heavy taxes that we are indeed older and cause, and concerned with the We are prone to ponder at poorer, that the sacrifices made ever present peril of Russia. times on things touching our in the last war were not suffi­ -But gone is that spirit, gone life. Outwardly we remain calm cient. and going yet is that great mer­ and do our jobs, but sometimes chant fleet which astounded and, QUESTIONS COURSE we must ask ourselves what have We got rid of two enemies and thrilled the world by its size. the years brought us. For over now are coming to war-like But not gone, for it never was the years no one can be sure grips with another. What is this bom, is a Seamen's Bill of when the Four Horsemen of the cycle of wars, peace, depressions Rights which would have given Apocalypse will not ride again. .and wars? Where is this loving something decent to the seamen Let us now look at ourselves and humanity which rose from the in return for services to their some aspects of our national life holocaust of the last conflict and country. as relate to us. WELFARE NEEDS cried, 'Teace!" A peace so won­ I read once in one of those derful and shared by all men. Is it asking too much for hos­ popular psychology books that It was a lovely vision to con­ pital care for seamen without a man's personality undergoes a template during those war years. discharges, to prove he sailed marked change every seven It came, but it is unfulfilled, ex­ recently, although he sailed for years, that the habits of earlier cept in the determination of our a number of years during the years are sloughed off and re­ leaders to make it binding by a war? Is it asking too much for placed by other habits, to a show of strength in armaments, a man disabled by the hazards greater or lesser degree into his the services and the atom bomb, of war to be given federal com­ present maturity. Few of us real­ costing us fifteen biUion dollars. pensation when he is partly or ize these changes as we are ab­ It is worth it I suppose if it totally unable to support him­ sorbed so much in the present, wiU keep us out of war, but self? Is it making excessive de­ Four unidentified Oremar crewmembers pose under the and the gradual changes are so must we go on mulling over mands that a man interrupting infinitesimal in our thinking, what we ought to have in social his normal education to sail the South Atlantic sun during a voyage to Cruz Grande, Chile. physical, being that we are sel­ legislation while Congress dallies perilous convoy routes be given Brother A. H. Reasko who took the picture reported the ship dom aware of them, until we in filibusters and interminable a tuition to recontinue his educa­ will payoff clean. Pic was submitted to the LOG by Bennie are faced with a situation which committee reports without get­ tion? Gonzalez. demands things from us what ting anything concrete done? These and other welfare only a younger self could supply. True, the President proposed clauses would be in the seamen's This of course is not a negation, many useful measures like the Bill of Rights. It would imdoubtfor with our added years and 75 cent minimum wage, repeal edly cost the government a experience we could hardly en­ of the Taft Hartley Law, more couple million dollars, but it visage things that once would and better housing and so on, would be the most deserved ex­ have satisfied a younger man. but his program is bogged down penditure that the government Be that as it may, but most of by an obstinate Congress who, racked up for a worthy cause. To the Editor: who think in dollars and cents, us can see and appreciate the though I believe would like to Billions is spent in implementing are not interested in US mer­ fact—as cast by the world's tor­ advance constructive legislation, the European Recovery Program, The United States, practically chant marine. There are too tuous events of a disillusioned are caught in the mire of their but the men that manned the speaking, is not a continent. It many foreign flag vessels listed peace, crises upon crises, the own bureaucratic red tape, com­ merchant fleet during the great­ can be compared to the penin­ with them as ready to carry car­ preparation for war again, short­ plicated by maneuvers of lob- est war in history are now spur­ sula of Portugal and Spain, both goes at lower rates than US ves^ ious peace expendables. sels. A foreign freighter is cheap­ It seems a long time ago since great maritime nations that went er than an American Liberty, DEL NORTE CARICATURES the war ended, for the history down due to their grandees' un- and that is all that matters to a of this epoch is crowded with satiable greed for American big business man interested only momentous exigencies that are gold. (We have no grandees in in profits from imports and ex­ in turn relegated to an historical USA but we have a few grand— ports. Busy as he is,: he cannot limbo when _ new crises appear. be expected to be interested in The significant events of yester­ as we'll see him in the end.) keeping up our merchant marine day ar6 no more but a feeble The United States, a center of for Rational defense. . %e U* ENGINEER echo of today; and the conside­ world commerce a country rich BELIEVE IT oi? NOT" Tug LIFE OF THIL "There's a government in tvMCAf THt PAOTy IS "APPILLO, ^ GOOD rations due men for their part in resources, a land of the free COOK, AND TM£ ov T»e Hooie Washington paid to watch the in the war are but papers col­ ^ BfST"U3N6 srotty ramparts," he grunts with his and home of the brave, should 60IN6 TO lecting dust and age in the ar­ be a great maritime nation, na­ snout down as he, roots, busy chives of Washington. with his tusks chewing up the It comes back to that query turally meant. The Atlantic, Pa­ roots of the oak tree, US mer­ I made in the beginning of this cific, and Gulf give us a long chant marine. "That's right, the essay: sometimes we must ask coastline with many big seaports Capitalist will cut his own ourselves what have the years throat for profit," Lenin would for ocean vessels to carry the brought us. We're older for one say if he were alive today. world trade. thing and the buck is a shrink^ And yet, as' a maritime nation, ing illusion for another: And R. J. Peterson ,\/^wAiTee CAciQPA with little over a thousand ves­ whether the politicians will ever 'DlONT fCNOW r»£Kt A/lPt so MANY GLAEJfS get around to that Bill of Rights sels in active service, we are just IN A SNIP UNTIL Ht NAO before we get senile is another. a mediocrity and a far cry from UNION OLDTIMER TO WASH THEM So it would be evident at pres­ Roosevelt's promised plan for yes. You euisstD IT hIAlTCPS ST/ii WASH ALL. ent that the SIU proposed wel­ the best merchant marine in the LIKES MARITIME GLASSES ANO SlLMEP fare plans are perhaps the only world arid the best manned ships SLANT OF LOG ~ USED IN THE SHIP concrete proposition layed out to sail the seven seas. The big business men in US, To the Editor: for us. John J. Flynn I am sending you a few lines So IONS, BNOTHtPS in praise of your newspaper the I 'M etTTiue orS SEAFARERS LOG. I have been M6NT COOK NICK ^ SEE. YOU NEXT ALMOrr LSFT A TPIP reading it for a long time and w/Dow lAi rvePY the names of those to whom we To the Editor: POtfT 'Ha P£LL Dt are indebted for the excellent think it is the best Union paper JTAIPS We Seafarers who are patients service. The entire staff has been on the waterfront. I am a sea­ man and have packed a union in the Savannah Marine Hospital swell. book since 1916. wish to extend our thanks to the All have cooperated in getting staff of institution for the very our men in and out of here in Your paper is a real rank and fine care they are giving us. And good condition in the shortest file newspaper and gives good we should like this fact made time possible. maritime news from all over. I public in the LOG." am now a member of the Ma­ A. C. McAlpin Throughout our stay—and we rine Firemen's Union and must J. F. Goudd are still here — we have been ask that my name, not be printed, Stanley Kasmizsky given the finest attention. Unfor­ fellow crewmembers on E. Reyes sketches some of T. C. Musgrovs (Name Withheld) tunately we cannot provide all and off the job. To the Editor: US Seen Entering Ranks Of Fallen Maritime Powers • h I? li'- SIU Patients Praise Hospital Staff �FridBy, April 1, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Member Answers Paper's Attack On Seamen, OK Of Hearing Units The Beachcomber By JOHN F. WUNDERLICH. JR. Sauntering along in tKe sand, on the beach in a foreign land. Thankful for the shadow of a cloud— pockets empty, but head held proud. Time is gone, when he ran aloft; years ashore have made him soft. The ocean holds no wooden ships where iron men can make their trips. Twenty years ago or more 'bout sailing ships he knew the score. But sail went out, and steam came in; the men of iron couldn't win. Now we have the iron , ships, where wooden men can make their trips. The men of iron went ashore to bum the beach forevermore. So . when I meet a bum that's old, but who once was sailing, brash and bold. I remember that I might have been one who went out as steam came in. Thank you, oldtimer, who blasted a trail, 'cross oceans in fullriggers under sail. You were a pioneer of the seas; take a bow, if you please. • % Member's Wife Follows HoffmanMove To Ihe Editor: I have been receiving the SEA­ FARERS LOG for five or six mont^is, and I cannot tell you how much pleasure I get out of reading it. I even find myself waiting for it eagerly a day be­ fore it arrives. My husband, now out on a iship, will be home at the end of April. I have saved all the LOGs for him so he can catch up on the news of the union. I am writing to ask if you would send the LOG to my new address. Since it has been three weeks since I moved, I have missed several issues. It has dis­ tressed me, for I was following the news of the Hoffman plan and would like to learn of the outcome. Moment In Jeddah I would also like to know if you have any of the bopks that are made from the SEAFARERS LOG and the price of each. Before closing I would like to say that I think the SIU is about the best organized and most efficiently run labor union that I know of. Stick to it, boys. Keep fighting for your rights. Mrs. Sanlo Panebiango Houston. Texas (Ed. Note: The LOG is pleased to hear that a Seafar­ er's wife is interested in the fight for EGA cargoes. The back issues of the LOG are being sent to you, and vol­ umes are on sale at SIU Head- ' quarters in six-month editions for $2.50 each.) nois AFL President Victor dan­ der, who was member of the AFL Seafarers' Union. In connection with your de­ mand for anti-union coast guard kangaroo courts to place the merchant marine under navy dis­ cipline, let me again remind you that marine transport is a private enterprise, and not a branch of the navy. The merchant seamen are wage workers in an industry operating for profit, and have the same rights as all workers. If you insist that the potential military use of U.S. ships cancels their rights, you might as well insist on the logical extension of this formula to all workers, for total war involves them all. But bear in mind that no country which has abolished its fi-ee labor movement has remained a free country. Even your pre­ cious "free enterprise" goes out the window about the same time. HONEYMOON DAYS It is laughable to recall that your worries about commies on the ships were even expressed in the days when th^ commies were locked in Ifiving embace with the government during 1941-45. U.S. maritime law adequately provides for so-called "mutiny," While the Joseph N. Teal was in Foosan, Korea, we sat down to the best dinner any member of the crew ever enjoyed. It was Washington's Birthday, and the following quotes from crewmembers give you an idea of how much we enjoyed celebrating our first president's birthday: James Allen, Bosun: "Just for this I'll have to make another trip to reduce." M. Barnett, Chief Eng.: "I don't want to see any food for a whole month." S. J. Smith, Deck Eng.: "I'm on a diet, but my eyes were a lot larger than my stomach." E. Erickson, AB: "My table muscles developed a whole inch in one meal." Captain James Gris thought so much of the way the food was cooked and served that he said he would personally write to the LOG about it. Woody Perkins, Chief Cook, told me that it was a lot of work serving the crew, but see­ ing the men go for the chow was real gratifying. After the dinner everybody hit his sack. It almost took a block and tackle to get them away from the table. The boys responsible jfor the fine feed are: Chuck Tletcher, Chief Steward; Woody Perkins, Chief Cook; Rudy Rice, 2nd Cook which no longer exists anyhow, except where invented by the fertile imaginations of anti-union, editors, as happened last sum­ mer in the case of the SS Will­ iam Carson. There is nothing, fur­ thermore, to stop a skipper from beaching drunk or incompetent seamen. As for being "rude" to passengers, no seaman would want to cut his income from tips by such conduct. As for the U.S. Army cargo ships, there is no reason why they should not deal with civi­ lian seamen's organizations when it is the policy of other govern­ ment agencies to deal with unions. You want the govern­ ment to keep its hands off busi­ ness, yet you are the first to dem a n d that the government shackle the labor movement. Seamen, whose jobs are un­ usually insecure, who in war had a higher casualty rate than the armed services, and who in peacetime have a higher accident rate than any occupation except lumbering and mining, are en­ titled to all the improvements and protection which self organi­ zation can give them, the hateful policy of the Tribune notwith" standing. Virgil J. Vogel Lost; 3 Shots Of Chain - Finder See Purdue Crew To ihe Editor: So ends another trip of the Anchorless Victory, sometimes known as the Columbia River Cruiser, but officially called the Purdue Victory. The trip as whole could be considered very good for an intercoastal where the turnover runs pretty high. I believe the payoff in New York this Friday will be as clean and quick as most. About the aliases this scow has acquired. All shifts on the Columbia dre at night. And though there never was any GW's Birthday Occasion For Bang-Up Meal On Teal To the Editor: Charles Oppenheimer doesn't ship on bumboats. He just hopped aboard this one for a fast picture in the Arabian port. (Ed. Note: Brother Vogel sent the following letter to the Chicago Tribune in answer to an editorial published there on March 22. The editorial at­ tacked Hugh Bryson, head of the MCS, for being opposed to the Army's acquiring of 11 C-4 ships. The editorial went on to kick the seamen in the teeth by quoting a Coast Guard re­ port on the value of the hear­ ing units. The CG report said in part: "Until safety at sea, discipline, and national loyalty are enforced by re­ visions in the present shipping code and strengthened dis­ ciplinary powers for the Coast Guard, the merchant marine will be a weak and failing part of the national economy and of dubious value in national de­ fense.") Dear Sir: Your editorial entitled "Wan­ ing Ocean Trade," March 22, 1949, repeats some of the errors you made last August 31, to which I fruitlessly called your attention at that time. In the effort to sustain your long standing policy of smearing American merchant seamen by the propaganda technique of as­ sociation, you are now reduced to quoting commie stooge Hugh Bryson of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, a small west coast union with a reported member­ ship of only 7,000 in an industry employing nearly a quarter mil­ lion. Since Joe Curran defeated the commies in the NMU, Bryson is the only important Moscow wheel horse remaining at the helm of a seagoing union. Yet you blow him up to create the impression that merchant seamen are led by "subversive" influences, in com­ plete disregard of the anti-com­ munist Seafarer's International Union, AFL, and a half dozen other seagoing unions, AFL, CIO, and independent, all of which have signed the government's anti-communist affidavits. I notice also that the Tribune recently had some very kind words to say about the late Illi­ and Baker; Robert Rackley, 3rd Cook. Speaking in behalf of the crew, this is by far the finest Stewards Department that I have ever had the pleasure to sail S. J. Smith with. Teal crewmembers line the rail in anticipation of the big feed to come. The slack shown around the waist had disap­ peared about one hour and seven courses later. Left to right the crewmembers are: Kelly. Wiper; Trieste. Saloon Mess; Woody. Chief Cook, and Lucky. Oiler. moon or female company that's the derivation. Then, coming in­ to Bradwood to top off, the pilot tried to swing her around with the port anchor in the current. Results: we were minus a port anchor and a half a shot of chain. Five of us replaced it that night with a spare. STARBOARD. TOO After leaving Bradwood we were at Tounge Point when fog shut in. So the pilot tried to swing into the tide with the starboard anchor. Result: we were minus the starboard anchor and three shots of chain. She swung all fight — just hard enough to hang up on a bar. But with the flood tide she floated free. Next morning we proceeded to Pedro for bunkers and another anchor. Hence the alias. That's about it, except for a few instances of personal goingson. An Oiler had his permit pull­ ed for performing and an E.T.C. jumped ship in Portland, the Second and Third Mates were hospitalized as a result of a car wreck. MORE OF SAME An OS had to got off with an infected throat, the Chief Elec­ trician was taken to the hospital with a stomach ailment, but he managed to make the ship any­ way. Oh yes, the Bosun was laid up with a sprained ankle ... this could go on all day. May the Oiler's case cited above stand as an example. There's a time and a place for gassin' and boozin', but during working hours on ship just isn't it. I'm sure this crew won't leave this ship the waj"- she was left last trip, so you guys looking for a job can stop looking. R. E. Weaver Ship's Delegate Purdue Victory �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS Friday, April 1.^1949 LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief NEW YORK — Chairman. A. Michelet, 21184; Recording Secre tary, F. Stewart. 4935; Reading Clierk. Robert Matthews. 164. Minutes of meetings held in outports accepted and filed Agent reported optimism on various operators securing pas senger ships for operation out of New York. Announcement of SIU Convention made. No New Business. Meeting adjourned with 812 members present. 4. 4. 4. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Johnston, 53; Recording Secre­ tary, Bill Frederick. 94; Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. 76. New Orleans financial report read and accepted. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and accepted. Agent said that shipping had de­ clined, and that 27 ships here intransit in past two weeks aided considerably. Immediate pro­ spects are not especially good and he advised men to steer clear of the port for the time be­ ing. He reminded the men con­ vention will start in Baltimore on Mar. 28. He advised men with suggestions to forward them to Headquarters, so that delegates may receive them in time for presentation to the convention. Agent's report accepted. Com­ munications read. Six members took the Oath of Obligation. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. AStG Shipping From March 9 To March 23 REG. DECK PORT GRAND TOTAL TOTAL REa SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED STWDS. ENG. 115 57 38 65 575 522 19 15 .. REG. STWDS. 54 10 15 309 78 88 26 130 23 63 49 262 (NO FIGURES RECEIVED) 12 13 9 11 42 18 14 7 47 8 (COMPLETE FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) 147 69 79 120 382 40 59 61 59 156 21 14 73 29 19 60 58 76 183 67 16 102 50 98 Boston — New York Philadelphia. Baltimore Norfolk Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan. West Coast REG. ENG. not bad during past two week period. Motion carried to accept report. Minutes of previous : Branch meetings read and ac­ cepted. Several members were excused from meeting after pre­ senting valid reasons. Commit­ tee to be elected to handle re­ quests of two Brothers seeking to transfer from present depart­ ments. Various subjects of Union interest were discussed under Good and Welfare, with considerable time being devoted to problem of vessels sailing short-handed. Meeting adjourned at 8 PM with 147 men present. 18 85 42 88 20 122 38 76 541 1,638 conditions and cited the number of payoffs in port this week. He said that a flag and a Union banner had ben ordered for the Hall. The membership was re­ minded that the SIU's fourth biennial convention would get 437 410 TOTAL SHIPPED 14 87 24 54 39 253 73 166 12 5 102 54 9 73 34 20 145 150 174 47 216 434 1,317 all written requests. seeking ex­ cuses from meeting attendance be referred to Dispatcher. At conclusion of meeting the Union movie of the Wall Street strike was shown. if if if BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ing, 30821; Recording Secretary, S. Bayne, 13; Reading Clerk, E. B. Tilley, 75. the freight-ship agreement on vessels eqvupped with automatic steering gear. Trial committee report calling for one-year pro­ bationary period for member accusecj of jeopardizing welfare of his Union Brothers was accepted. Balloting committee's report ac­ cepted. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM with 94 book men present. if i if SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, Robert Pohle, 46826; Recording Secretary, R. Flaherty, 49784; Reading Clerk, P. Robertson, 30148. New business of minutes of other Branch meetings read and accepted. With Port Agent Michelet on east coast attending international convention. Acting Agent Pohle discussed the ship­ ping picture, for the next two weeks and asked the member­ ship's cooperation in dealing with several problems. Most impor­ tant of these, he said, was the in­ Trial committee elected to hear under way in Baltimore on Mar. charges against a member ac­ flux of gashounds aboard inter28, Motion to accept Agent's re­ cused of actions detrimental to coastal ships, who appear to be port carried. Secretary-Treas­ welfare of his shipmates. Min­ singling out this port for their urer's reports read and accepted. utes of other Branch meetings performances. The Acting Agent Meeting adjourned with 190 read and accepted. Headquar­ assured men that offenders would if if if ters and Secretary-Treasurer's fi­ be treated in accordance with NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben members present. nancial reports read and ac­ Union policy on question of per­ if X % Rees. 95; Recording Secretary, J. cepted. Balloting committee to formers whose actions jeopardize BALTIMORE Chairman. B. S. White, 56; Reading Clerk, Buiif if Gonzalez, 125; Recording Secre­ serve on transportation referen­ the general welfare. He asked MOBILE — Chairman, Louis ock, 4747. dum elected. Motion carried: all hands to do their utmost in Nerica; Recording Secretary. Previous - meeting's minutes tary, A. Slansbury, 4683; Reading that we do away with the pres­ cleaning up this situation. Com­ James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk. read and accepted, as were Clerk, H. Gilham, 10850. Secretaryent two calls and return to ship­ munications read. Harold J. Fischer. 59. Oath of Obligation was ad­ ping on the hour from 9 AM to Treasurer's report read and ac­ routine commimications. Motion Minutes of previous meetings carried to elect new members to ministered to three members. 4 PM; that Headquarters Nego­ cepted. Meeting adjourned at in other Branches read and ac­ balloting committee. Following Trial committee elected, with tiating Committee obtain clarifi­ 7:55 PM, with 85 members pres­ cepted. Agent's report revealed Brothers were designated: Mason, following bookmembers pccept- cation of section 7, article 3 in ent. shipping prospects for port in Lancaster, Frange, Harrell, Wase- ing'the assignment: R. Stoskoff, next two weeks, and reminded luk and Jones. Agent discussed C. Bomman, R. Vorke, J. Christy membership of referendum cur­ shipping conditions and port and H. Fowler. Secretary-Treas­ rently being conducted for selec­ business. Under Good and Wel­ urer's reports read and accepted. fare several members . took the Several members who presented deck to discuss union nxatters. legitimate reasons were ' allowed Meeting adjourned with 74 mem­ excused from the meeting. Re­ By JOE ALGINA ports of the following were ac­ bers in attendance. cepted: Port Agent, Deck, Engine if i> if For several months the Unioij NEW YORK — The weather PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, and Stewards Patrolman and turned nice, the birds came out has been urging alien member? Don C. Hall, 43372; Reading Dispatcher. Considerable discus­ to chirp and Shipping took a of the Union to take steps to­ Clerk, J. Sheehan, 306; Recording sion on vacation pay, with mo­ ward securing citizenship papers, tion to accept it and get off ship slight siu-ge -upward this past if they had the necessary amount Secretary, D. Sheehan, 22856. week. tion of a transportation rule. carrying imanimously. One min­ We know the weather will stay of seatime. Agent reported that he had ute of silence in memory of ^ de­ Agent also told of the communi­ We understand that a man cations sent to Washington, ask­ been conferring with owners of parted Brothers. Motion pictures relatively nice from now on, but short in his seatime cannot apply ing for favorable ruling on oper­ present quarters here about a of the UFE strike were shown. jurt how long the shipping will for citizenship, but we feel that ating subsidy application made new lease, and that he had also Presentation was roundly ap­ stay fair is anyone's guess. oldtimers who have been around One thing is sure—^if it stays by Arnold Bernstein Company, been investigating two other plauded by membership. for ten or twerity years have had better than average for awhile, which is seeking to place two buildings in town that might if» if if plenty of time to take the neces­ t will clean up the backlog of passenger ships in the European serve our purposes. He said he GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff men here on the beach. Until sary steps. trade. Communications read and was interested in finding out Morrison, 34213; Recording Secre­ In line with this, a recom­ accepted included those from: who would give us the best deal. tary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading then—and we frankly don't think mendation was made at the last the time will come—^men in the Agent also spoke on waterfront International Brotherhood of Clerk, C. AUen, 21785. outports are better off where membership meeting in New Electrical Workers, Local 773, thanking us for support in their Minutes of previous meetings they are. Don't come to New York that alien members meet­ strikes at Pascagoula shipyard. in other Branches read and ac­ York expecting a boom, as ship­ ing the necessary qualifications for citizenship not be allowed to Maritime Commissioners D. J. cepted, Port Agent reported that ping is not that good. ship after July 1, unless they can For payoffs we handled, the Every member making a Coddaire and Joseph Carson in shipping has picked up consider­ prove they are being processed donation to the Union for reference to Bernstein subsidy ably in past two weeks. The following ships: Robin Grey; for naturalization. [Bertram Goodhue, South Atlan­ application. Motion carried to any purpose should receive Good reasons for not becoming • tic; Sanford Dole, Mar-Trade; an official receipt bearing donate $10 for purchase of a citizen will be accepted, but Jean, Bull; Scatrains New York. the amount of the contribu­ Easter Seals for benefit of crip­ lame excuses, won't do. Ship Texas and Havana; Steel Archi­ tion and the purpose for pled children. Secretary-Treas­ delegates and Patrolmen should tect, Isthmian; J. B. Waterman which it was made. urer's reports read and accepted. and Bessemer Victory, Water­ check these men at sign-ons and If a Union official to whom Balloting committee reported. prospect for the coming week man; Wanda, Epiphany Tankers. give them the score. It is to Two members took Union Oath contribution is given does not make out a receipt for looked fair, be ®id, with several The Goodhue, Dole, - Wanda their own advantage. of Obligation. Meeting adjourned One more note before closing. the money, the matter should payoffs seheduled, and the pos­ and the .Seatrains headed out with 250 members in attendance, Some members are confused as immediately be referred to sibility of some r^Iaeement jobs again along with the Azalea City t ^ t to where they should phone to Paul Hall, Secretary-Ereasaboard in-transit caUers. He cKs- and Hastings, Waterman, and SAVANNAH—Chairman, E. M. have their beefs settled in the urer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, closed that the B^neh is pre­ Helen and Frances, Bull. The Bryant, 25806; Recording Secre­ New Yprk Hall. Ask for the Helen had been in lay-up, and New York 4. N. Y. sently conducting negotiations tary, F. D. Wray, 102313; Reading 6th Deck. came out to take a full crew. The In advising the Secretayrwith the G&H towing company Clerk, A. L. Fricks, 60. There the counter Patrolmen Treasurer of such transac­ for a contract renewal. Agent's Frances had a skeleton crew Headquarters report Jo the tions, members should state stand ready to handle dis­ aboard.' report, along with Patrolman's membership and Secretary-Treas-' the name of the official and and Dispatcher's, was accepted. The usual number of vessels putes of all kinds. That's the urer's report read and accepted. the port where the money Motions carried: to accept bal­ touching - port in-transit ac­ one and only place for members Agent discussed shipping in port. was tendered. loting committee's report on counted for the remainder of the to take their problems when in He revealed that shipping was New York. transportation referendum; that men shipped. New York Urges Eligible Aliens To File For Citizenship Papers 6et A Reeeipt �•THE Friday. April 1, 1949 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Applications For Scholarships To Oxford Must Be In By May 1 Application blanks for the of labor problems at the uni1949-50 labor scholarships at versity level. Ruskin College, Oxford Univer­ Both men and women are eli­ sity, England, are now available gible, but there are no accomo­ rents from the ships to plates in the office of the SEAFARERS dations at Oxford for husbands immersed in the water nearby. LOG. Any Seafarer who wishes and wives of scholarship win­ The process is a development of to attempt to win a scholarship ners, the prospectus points out. The Selection Committee will the Dow Chemical Company. It must have his application in by attempt to choose the fiva is designed for use at the laid- May 1. up fleet sites. There are five scholarships scholars so that a fair cross sec­ i 4 4. open to American trade union tion of the American labor move­ The Great Lakes navigation members. Last year. Seafarer ment will be represented. Ruskin College was founded season began on March 25 with Irving Suall was one of the five the departure of the first shipg selected from among the thous­ primarily to give British work­ upbound for a cargo of iron ore. ands of CIO and AFL members ers the education they would otherwise miss. The interest of There are 266 ships in the ore applying. most of the students naturally is fleet this year, one less than in Each of the five scholarships is directed toward history, econ­ 1948. worth about 800 dollars covering omics, and government, but stu­ 4, 4 4 tuition, room and board from dents may rove much farther A permit to operate to Jack­ October 1949 to June 1950, with afield if they choose. This is the sonville, Florida has been grant­ about 300 dollars left over for third year that scholarships have ed the Pan-Atlantic Steamship personal expenses. Corporation, a wholly-owned been offered to Americans. The five scholarships are subsidiary of Waterman. The Successful applicants must pay company expects to handle 230,- their own fare to England and backed by the British Trades 000 tons of cargo in and out of back, however. It is also recom­ Union Congress which sponsors mended that any American trade two. Foreign Minister Ernest the port during the year. unionist picked have another 200 Bevin who also sponsors two, and 4 4 4 A proposal to use idle ship­ dollars or so to take care of Sir Robert Mayer who sponsors yards for the construction of pre­ things he will want to do. one. fabricated houses is getting ser­ To be eligible, an American Applications, when filled out, ious attention in Washington. trade unionist must be active in should be mailed to the Commit­ The proposal was put forward the trade union movement, be tee on Ruskin College Labor by the Industrial Union of Ma­ between the ages of 20 and 35 Scholarships, Institute of Inter­ rine and Shipbuilding Workers, and show talent for leadership national Education, 2 West 45th headed by John Green. and capacity for continued study Street, New York 19, N. Y. Keel laying on the three roundthe-world liners of the American President Lines will take place at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation yards at Camden, N;J. on April 4, June 1 and Aug­ ust 1. The ships are expected to be ready in the summer of 1950. 4. 4. , 5A plan to encourage shippers Wage talk& between the oper­ ators and the Masters, Mates & to use American flag tonnage Pilots began in New York this has been proposed by Commis­ week. Following the MM&P, the sioner Carson of the Maritime NMU, Engineers and Radio Of­ Commission. Preliminary steps ficers will enter into negotia are being taken to get govern­ ment-industry cooperation in the tions with the operators. planned campaign. Special equipment that gives 4* 4* 4* Seatrain Lines has applied to "in transit sterilization" to fruit being carried from South Amer the Interstate Commerce com­ ica to New York has met with mission for approval to carry success in its first test aboard petroleum in its ships' side tanks the Moore McCormack freighter from Texas City and New Or­ Mormacisle. The equipment elim leans to New York. The company inates the possibility of infest­ has been trying unsuccessfully ation by the Mediterranean fruit for years to secure approval to fly and allows the fruit to be load­ carry the cargo. Seatrain tanks ed without having to undergo have a total capacity of 8,000 extensive treatment in Argen barrels. 4" 4" 4* tina. An NLRB trial examiner has 4. 4Replacement costs of the Brit­ found the MCS and MFOWW ish liner Queen Elizabeth have guilty of an illegal secondary been estimated at six million boycott by picketing six Gulf pounds, $24,000,000 in U.S. cur­ port shipyards last fall during the West Coast strike. Under rency provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act the unions have been or­ dered to refrain from such ac­ tivity in the future. The unions held that they picketed the yards SIU, A&G District to prevent ships under repair BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. there from being sent out dUring ROBERT W. NORDIN William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 the strike with scab crews. The V. Jayne Nordin, 716 N. 11th BOSTON 276 State St. yards affected are affiliated with Street, Apt. 1408, Milwaukee 3, E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Pacific-American Shipping Wisconsin asks you to contact Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 the GALVESTON 308 —^23rd St. Association, a unit involved in him in reference to a business Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 the strike. matter requiring your attention. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. 4» 4» 4» Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 4 4 4 The 1948-1949 whaling season NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. ANTHONY SILES E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 in the Antarctic ended on "March Tony Genoski requests that NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 27, with the British factory ship Joe Aigina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Balaena reporting the largest you' communicate with him at NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. due 816 Delaware Avenue, Glassport, Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 catch. The Balaena, fishing south of South America, report­ Pa. V The increase in Panama Canal tolls which had been ordered by President Truman for April 1 has been postponed until Sep­ tember 1. Meanwhile a Congres­ sional Committee is making a study of tolls and will report not later than June 30. $1 SlU HULLS PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Fretachy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-54Y5 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA. .. . .1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 267 5th St. Phone 2599 59 Ciay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 T.440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO .lllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER.. 565 Hamilton St. » Pacific 7^4 t-— — FRANK SMITH Communicate with your wife at Star Route, Richmond, Vir­ ginia. She is worried about you. 4 4 4 WALTER H. HOFFMAN Please get in touch with your mother at once. Very important. Mother is sick. 4 4 4 WILLIAM DOYLE Will this man who was aboard the SS Hampden Sydney Victory FRANK LIVINGSTON from January to- June 1946 Contact Mrs. Mary H. Houl- please get in touch with R. berg, Danvers State Hospital, FO Weaver, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Hawthorne, Mass. ed nearly 190,000 barrels of oil worth about $10,000,000. Other countries engaged in the opera­ tion were Norway, the Nether­ lands, South Africa, the Soviet Union and Japan. i t Requests by the Canadian Sea­ men's Union to Australian and French dock workers to boycott ships sailing with alleged scab crews have met with success in one port, and contradicting re­ SS STEPHEN GAMBRILL ports in another. In Melbourne, the Canadian collier Haligpnian Below^named men, who were Duke has been lying idle as aboard this vessel on or about "hot" in that port since Feb. 24. Dec. 20, 1946 and who witnessed In Saint Nazaire, France, it has accident in which Charles L. been reported that the French Simmons Lustained injury, please dockmen have ignored the Can­ communicate with Herman Rabadian plea to boycott the Can­ son or Ben Sterling at 42 Broad­ adian coal carrier Vancouver way, New York City. County. A Canadian Seamen's John W. Graves, William A. Union official, however, has an­ Driver, Iris H. Arkerson, Luther nounced the receipt of a letter H. Hamand, Arlie C. Lucas, Juan reporting that the St. Nazaire Medina, Ramos P. Narela, James dock workers are boycotting the L. Connor, Gabriel Bonefort, ship^ as requested and will boy­ William H. Johnson, Mario Figcott all other Canadian ships re­ ueroa, Joaquin Passapera, Cruz ported as having scab crews Negron, Leroy F. Amerson. aboard. The boycott requests Also W. E. Harper, Richard B. have come as a result of Can­ Tucker, Donald K. Tighe, Harold adian crews being dumped off O. Aaronson, Antonio Oriz, John ships in foreign ports to be re­ Guimly, E. F. Tappy, Marion G. placed with crews of other na­ Batchelor, Wayne S. Hamilton, Oscar G. Coover, Charles J. tions. Evans, Andrew J. Dougherty, 4" 4i 4" A plan for controlling bottom Leo Pescopo, H. H. Lewis, Nor­ fouling by electrolytic action is man Ross, Booker J. Pompey, being studied by the* Maritime Harold Rill, Lee Rankin, John Commission. The system calls Lee, E. Sugendez and Robert A. for the passage of electric cur­ Ledee. ERICH KUNCHICK Communicate with John J. O'Connor, Chase National Bank, Pine St., corner Nassau, New York 5, N. Y. 4 4 4 • STANLEY G. COOPER Get in touch with Mack Kreindler, care of Gay and Behrens, 70 Pine St., New York City. 4 4 4 ALLEN BROWN Communicate with E. Nelson, 61 Cambridge St., Roslyn Heights, Long Island, N. Y. CYRIL^ J.^IAGNAN Your parents have had no Get in touch with Ben Sterl­ word from you since December ing, 42 Broadway, New York and are anxious to hear from City . you at once. LESTER\INLEY Notice To AH SIU Mombfers The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU haU, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City Zone.. Signed Book No. State �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG AprU CS Engineers Bone Up On SlU's Agreements Cities Service is in a quandary. Another development — one According to reports from crew- that galled the officers, but there members of Cities Service tank­ was little they could do about ers, there are two schools of it—was reported by a Seafarer thought among the company's who had spent almost a year in Cities Service fleet aboard three ship officers today. ships. On his last ship the offi­ • The old never-say-die anti-un­ cers knew he was pro-union ion crowd is still doing business, throughout the three trips he but there is another group com­ made. They niade plans to dump ing up which feels that unioni­ him at the end of every trip, but zation is inevitable and the best thing to do is to get ready for because he was a skilled man, and the crew turnover was so it. The Cities Service seamen re­ great, they had to grit their port that on some ships the offi­ teeth and keep him aboard. cers are continuing to fire crew- On one occasion, while the members suspected of pro-SIU Brother's ship .was maneuvering sentiments, while others have out of port, the inexperienced taken up the off watch occupa­ Fireman on watch became so tion of boning up on the SIU rattled and unnerved that the tanker agreement^ figuring that pro-SIU crewmember was roused an SIU contract is only a mat­ from his bunk to do the woi'k. ter of time. The ship's officers hated the The reports of Cities Service's thought, but they knew they left hand not knowing what its couldn't do without him. During right is doing were reported to the third trip they thought t^y the LOG this week by men who finally had him. The Engineer have recently . completed voy­ told him to save his money as ages aboard CS tankers. he would need it at the end of In their reports, the crewmem- the trip. bers brought to light some new But when the ship hit port twists — good and bad — in the two Firemen quit, and the En­ Cities Service fleet. gineer begged him to stay One Seafarer reported the of­ aboard. He'd had enough of that ficers on his ship held regular ship, however, and told them so. roundtable discussions in the sa­ He quit. A year with CS under loon, where they culled the crew present conditions was enough list, name by name. Each crew- for him. member was given a shipboard From the reports that are "loyalty test," the blackballed coming in it seems that a lot of crewmen to be tossed off at the the company officers are begin­ first U.S. port touched. ning to feel that he and the SKELETON CREW other pro-SIU men have the On this particular ship so many right idea. crewmembers failed to conform to what Cities Service calls a loyal employee, that the ship was in danger of being stripped completely of nlnlicensed person­ nel at the payoff. The unhappy As the 60-day voting period approaches the mid­ officers had no choice but to al­ way mark. Seafarers who have not yet cast ballots for low known pro-union men to their choice of a transportation rule are urged to so as stay aboard if the ship were to soon as possible. The referendum ends on April 30. sail without delay. Two propositions appear on ihe ballot, as follows: One CS tankerman who was fired without valid reason told PROPOSAL No. 1: of the Engineers on his ship "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the reading SIU tanker agreements terms of the contract, all hands must accept that trans­ while on and off watch. The Engineers didn't bother to portation and get off the ship, whereupon new replace­ hide the agreements as they were ments will be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." seen scanning them clause by PROPOSAL No. 2: clause while working in the en­ gine room. Engine men were "When transportation is due a crew under the terms told that they figured they should of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board be ready for the day when an the ship can do so, providing they do not collect trans­ SIU contract will be signed. portation. Those men desiring transportation can col­ It's no wonder they were in­ lect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get terested in what they read, the Seafarer related, as on that par­ off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall ticular ship chaos reigned. The be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." duties of the black gang were not outlined specifically, but were assighed to the men by the Engineer on watch as the jobs came up. Much to the dissatisfaction of WASHINGTON—The Lesinski showdown could be forced and the Engineers, they could not al­ low the men to work as they Bill repealing the Taft-Hartley amendments could be barred. Congressman Lesinski (D., were supposed to, as all auto­ Act and reinstating the old Wag­ matic controls were out of order ner Act with minor amendments Mich.), chairman of the Labor Committee insisted that the bill and one false move on the part of a crewmember might have en­ encountered a parliamentary run- would pass if offered under such around in the House of Repre­ conditions. But at hearings of the dangered the entire ship. In addition to the rugged sentatives as organized labor's Rules Committee, Congressman working conditions, the former enemies in Congress commenced Cox (D., Ga.), with a little help GS man reported that the men throwing their weight around. from Congressman Howard Smith (D., Va.) and others start­ found it impossible to develop The cute tactics are showing ed what amounted to a filibuster a real shipboard spirit of com­ up at hearings before the House to stall the bill along. radeship. Rules Committee which has an The pro-union men were hesi­ REPUBLICANS^ tant to make their true feelings anti-union majority. The House known, and those few who were Labor Committee, which recent­ Then the Republicans entered anti-union or indifferent were ly voted overwhelming approval the picture. Notably, Congress­ afraid to open their mouths to of the bill, demanded that the man Allen (R., 111.) came up criticize conditions for fear of measure be handled on the floor with a barrage of questions, all under "closed rule" whereby a of which had been answered be~ being fired. Voting On Transportation CS Cuts 65 Million Melon, ButTankermen GetBrushoff The Cities Service Company, whose Marine Division has been swinging a broad axe on tankermen suspected of pro-Union sen­ timent, cut itself a record hunk of melon last week — some 65 million dollars woi-th. Accoi-ding to the company's annual financial report last yeai-'s volume of business was the 'greatest in the 39-year history of Cities Service. Petroleum ac­ counted for 78 percent of the $593,509,484 of gross income. Company president W. Alton Jones pointed out in the report that a considerable sum was spent in expansion during the past year, with $75,000,000 being expended by petroleum sub- Taft-Hartley Act Repealer Gets Runaround fore but which served to kill time. Charges were hurled that the Lesinski bill had been "railroad­ ed" through the Labor Commit­ tee. However, the bill's backers patiently pointed out that the Taft-Hartleyites on the Labor Committee had plenty of time to study the bill in all its ramifica­ tions. Supporters of the Lesinski Bill also recalled that two years ago, the anti-union House Labor Com­ mittee of the 80th Congress had called for a vote on the TaftHartley bill without giving the pro-union "Ininority on the com­ mittee so much as a chance to read the text. sidiaries for additions and im­ provements. Obviously, this report will in­ tensify the convictions of Cities Service tankermen that only through the medium of a genuine trade union contract can they benefit by the company's pros­ perity. None of the expenditures made for "improvements" were chan­ neled to bring advantage to the men who sail Cities Service tankers. In fact, during the past year the company has become more abusive in its treatment of tanker personnel. Jones also stated in the report that "only from. the profits of a corporation or of individuals can come the means to give America that expanding economy which has made it the leader of the finance, production, distribution and standard of living." If Jones includes the working citizenry of this nation who aid in the production of profits in his "America," he had better com­ municate the fact to his Marine Division. Meanwhile, Cities Service tan­ kermen are looking forward to their greatest gain—the certifica­ tion of the SIU as' collective bar­ gaining agent. In the election, conducted by the National Labor Relatione Board, eight ships have already been voted. The Government Camp, last of the nine eligible ships covered by the election, ia expected to vote in Monteiadeo, Uruguay, this week. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 13 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONTINUE FIGHT AGAINST T-H GREEN TELLS SIU CONVENTION RAISING THE CURTAIN AT THE SIU CONVENTION BRITISH REVEALED AS ACTIVE LOBBYISTS FOR 'HOFFMAN PLAN' NEW PASSENGER SHIP MAY GET DEFENSE GEAR OF VITAL CONCERN ALCOHOLISM: UNNECESSARY 'HERITAGE OF THE SEA' MOBILE SEAFARERS CRACK DOWN ON THREE WHO MISSED SHIP IN PR PORT SAVANNAH GETS A BOOMLET PORT GALVESTON ENJOYS WEEK OF GOOD SHIPPING TRIAL COMMITTEE WARNS OF DRUGS PHILLY SHIPPING STILL A STANDSTILL SIU SURVEY PROVIDES WELFARE PLAN BASIS TELL SPARKS TO KEEP TUNED FOR SIU NEWS SENT OUT BY MARINE RADIO WPG IN NORFOLK PADDY CRONE, LOYAL SON OF ERIN, HAS DAY OF FESTIVITY ON DEL SUD 'MANILA WATCH' REPORTS PORT UNDER ANTI-COMMIE GUARD 'THE VOICE OF THE SEA' SPIKE'S GIVING AWAY $2,000 WORTH OF INFO CS ENGINEERS BONE UP ON SIU'S AGREEMENTS VOTING ON TRANSPORTATION CS CUTS 65 MILLION MELON, BUT TAKERMEN GET BRUSHOFF TAFT-HARTLEY ACT REPEALER GETS RUNAROUND Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/962f1d9435beee42d001c64e554dadad.PDF 56ae90d8efe013a56f01e77aaf772e5e PDF Text Text Gov't Gamp Should Ballot By March 31 Convention Opens 28tli In Baltimore The SS Governjnent Camp, last of the nine Cities Service ships to be voted in the collective bar­ gaining election now being con­ ducted by the National Labor Relations' Board, is en route to Puerto La- Cruz, Venezuela, and is expected to arrive in Monte­ video on March 31, according to a letter received this week from members of the ship's crew. The Camp crew will be polled shortly after arrival in the South American port and the ballots will be returned to the NLRB in New York. In the communication, the Cities Service tankermen pre­ dicted that" a large majority wnuld vote for the SIU as their bargaining agent. On the basis of past performances, it is also expected that an equally large majority would be fired by the company for having pro-Union sentiment, although flimsy ex­ cuses will be offered for the dis­ missals. The fourth biennial convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America will open Monday, March 28 in Balti­ more at the Southern Hotel. Present will be eight delegates from the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Representatives of the various Districts constituting the Sea­ farers International will meet to discuss and formulate^ action on various problems facing the maritime industry. High on the agenda will be consideration of the problems arising out of the proposed Panamanian boycott, Taft-Hart­ ley Act, ECA». 50 percent rule,maritime unemployment and in­ ter-district relations. In addition to the Atlantic and Gulf, other Districts expected to send delegates are: Great Lakes, SUP, Canadian, Staff Officers, Atlantic Coast Fishermen, West Coast Fishermen and Cannery Workers. At the confab, delegates will submit reports on their District's activities since the last meeting of the International in Chicago two years ago. The agenda will also include election of International officers to serve during the , coming two year period. A&G officials Paul Hall and Cal Tanner are cur­ rently serving as Vice-Presidents. Delegates for the Atlantic and Gulf District are: Paul Hall, L. A. Qardner, L. J. Williams, E. Sheppard, C. Tanner, Ray White, A. Michelet and A. S. Cardullo, Charles Raymond (Alternate). Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL.'XI NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 No. 12 S^ill no iatketv 1 TWO HOSPITALIZED Two of the Government Camp crewmembers, suffering from severe attacks of dysentery, signed off in Trinidad just be­ fore the ship left for Puerta La Cruz and were admitted to a hospital for treatment, the letter said. Names of the two men were given as Tommy Sgardelis and I f ' ' Former CS Men Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January 1 for any veason whatsoever are urged to get in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write, giving all details of their employment and discharge. SIU Head­ quarters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Meanwhile, all pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are u^ed to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The com­ pany is making every effort to replace men with known pro-union leanings. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. Walter Parkhurst, both Ordinary Seamen. Several morie members of the Government Camp crew ivere stricken but not seriously enough to require hospitalization, the message disclosed. Conditions aboard the tanker were described in the letter as typically Cities Service. One of the beefs concerned the rationing of food at the breakfast meal. Despite the grimmer aspects of the voyage, the Government Camp crew drew some laughs from an incident inspired by the Cities Service Tanker Men's Ass o c i a t i o n , company stooge "union." A message received re­ cently by the tanker urged the men to "Vote No, Protect Your Job." LAUGH PROVOKER The appeal wps posted on the ship's biilletin board. Shortly thereafter, crewmen scanning the board were chuckling over the following comment, posted along(Continued on ?uge It) Bernsteia's Bh For Operating Subsidy Gains Tell Congress: We Want Bland Bill Keep those letters in support of the Bland-Magnuson Bill and telegrams going to your Senators and Representatives in Washing­ ton, Headquarters Officials urged all A&G members this week, as the fight on Marshall Plan car­ go distribution neared a climax in the House. Let Congress know how seamen feel, the Officials said. The Bland Bill was to havebeen voted upon by the House on March 21, but because debate on the bill seemed likely, it was re­ ferred to the Rules Committee. On Wednesday, the Rules Com­ mittee was reported to have cleared the way for action. Meanwhile, powerful forces consisting of an alliance of for­ eign shipowners, the State De­ partment and ECA chief Paul G. Hoffman continued to fight the Bland-Magnuson measure. At the end of last week, the House of Representatives. For­ eign Affairs Committee was re­ ported to have favored a bill re­ stricting American ships to 50 percent of all foreign aid car­ goes originating in this country, with ECA chief Hoffman auth­ orized to waive the rule at any time. Before that, the Senate Foreign Relations cornmittee al­ so voted to restrict American ships to half the cargoes loaded in the United States. The Bland Bill, now. before the House of Representatives and the similar bill which Senator Magnuson introduced into the Senate would guarantee that American ships manned by American sea­ men get 50 percent or more of all government financed cargoes whether they are loaded in the United States or somewhere else. The A&G District has plumped for enactment of this measure since it was first drafted by Rep­ resentative Bland of Virginia. FIRST STEP In a statement made public this week, a Headquarters official said: "The SIU, Atlantic & Gulf District, sees no reason why American ships manned by Amrican seamen should not carry 100 percent of the cargoes Ameri­ can citizens pay for. However, the Bland Bill would be an im­ portant first step toward getting a merchant marine in line with this, country's world position." It was ECA Administrator Hoffman who touched off a bat­ tle which has lasted nearly four months, when he proposed tak­ ing advantage of a loophole about freight rates in the pres­ ent 50-percent clause in the Marshall Plan legislation, to ship all foreign aid bulk cargoes in foreign bottoms. Paced by the SIU, A&G Dis­ trict, the maritime industry in­ itiated a" campaign of protest, pointing out that hundreds of ships would be laid up and thou­ sands of seamen would be thrown out of work. Hundreds of labor unions, rep­ resenting millions of workers in every corner of the country, ral­ lied to the SIU's side and thou­ sands of letters and telegrams poured into Washington. Hoffman's Plan, originally scheduled to go into effect Janu­ ary 1, was postponed to Febru­ ary 1 and then to April 1. If Congress does not act before April 1, it is now believed Hoff­ man will postpone the plan again. The Arnold Bernstein Line's bid to operate two American flag passenger ships in the New YorkAntwerp-Rotterdam trade moved a step nearer realization this week when the Maritime Com­ mission gave partial approval to the company's plans. The Maritime Commission, in studying the company's applica­ tion for a ship operating sub­ sidy, held that the present ser­ vice in the trade is inadequate, but withheld approval of a sub­ sidy until further study has been made. Bernstein's plans call for the operation of two P-2 type con­ verted transports in the service at low cost. Cargo specialty would be unboxed automobiles. The service would have a heavy appeal to students and teachers. Several months ago, in study­ ing the Bernstein application, a Maritime Commission examiner recommended disapproval of the application, holding that the P-2 type ships Bernstein proposed to run in the route should be bar­ red. The Commission, this week, stated that this matter would be decided later when the Com­ mission goes into the application in more detail. FILED FOR CHARTER In the meantime, Bernstein has filed charter application for the use of two P-2 passenger carriers, the General W. H. Gordon and the General Meigs, which it is ex­ pected he would rush into ser­ vice immediately, should he re(Continued on Page 11) �'-• Page Two THE SEAFARERS r Jvrrrr.;;-.w-jiI,i»T^»ir-- LOG Friday/ March 25, 1949^ SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS IIMTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMEJtlCA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Write Now Congress may act within a matter of days on the measures guararjjeeing American ships and American sea­ men something like their rightful share of governmentpurchase dcargoes, including those moved under the Mar­ shall Plan. Whether Congress acts soon or late, the future of the American merchant marine will be decided by the gentlemen in Washington. If they go in one direction, they will run the ships of the American merchant fleet on the rocks of the I^ul G. Hoffman plan to eliminate the American flag from the high seas. But if they steer in another, they will send the ships into the broad roadstead provided by the Bland Bill now before" the House of Representatives. If they choose the latter course, they will advance the American merchant marine to a point from which it can depart on a sound future program. If they choose the course across the Hoffman rocks, there will be no bluewater future at all for American ships. There are powerful forces urging Congress to run the ships on the rocks. Foreign governments, foreign ship­ owners, the State Department, Paul G. Hoffman and others do not seem to understand that American industries and American workers were not to be sacrificed in the laudable process of restoring Europe under the Marshall Plan. This Union must fight these forces to the end. One way the SIU,. A&G District, can fight is to continue to rerhind Senators and Representatives of what seamen think and want. That is why all Seafarers are urged to write again to the lawmakers in Washington, asking them to support the Bland Bill in the House and the Magnuson Bill in the Senate. One Answer No segment of the American merchant marine is in a sorrier state than the passenger ship fleet. The number of US flag passenger ships has reached such a low that war built troopships are handling a large part of the passengercarrying trade. For months an SOS has been out for greater passenger ship operations, but no takers. The Arnold Bernstein Line's recent bid to the Maritime Commission for a subsidy to operate two P-2 type passenger ships to Antwerp and Rotterdam has met with hostility from shipping interests here and abroad. One American company, US Lines, operators of the only American passenger service to North Europe, has an­ nounced openly its opposition to approval of Bernstein's application. Its reason: a monopoly of the trade. Despite the fact that US Lines vessels touch only at LeHavre, the company feels that some of its trade will be diverted to the Bernstein ships. Bernstein's announced rate of approxi­ mately $225 may be one of the reasons for US Lines' op­ position. Foreign operators feel much the same way. A need for the type of service Bernstein proposes is obvious from the action of the Army recently, when it took over the operation of six C-4 ships to use in the European tourist trade. The Army claims that it alone can offer low rates to the summer student trade. However, its announced rate of $250 has already been bettered by Bernstein. At a time when there are no American passenger ships in the inadequately serviced trade to Antwerp and Rotter­ dam, and the unemployment situation in American mari­ time is becoming acute, the Maritime Commission would Jbe giving the American passenger fleet, a much needed jboost if it approved the Bernstein application for a subsidy. JHIeu Now In The Mwine Hospitals Hospital Patients. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Stolen Island Hospital. You can contact your Hos­ pital, delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday -—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pmi. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These are the Union Brolhers currently in the marino hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily, on Ih^ hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing them. L. GALBURN BALTIMORE HOSPITAL R. HENDERSON S. FLOREAK W. WISLCOTT H. GJERDE V. SALLIN J. SCHUMSKY A. WARD S. GAMIBR -i E. RHOEDS A. E. DUNTON S. RIVERA W. LAMBERT A. H. SCHWARTZ G. STEPANCHUK E. PAINTER C. JOHNSTON K. JENSEN S. CAPE R. S. feEWASKY R. L. GRESHAM, JR. P. SADARUSKI C. SIMMONS J. A. WAITHE H. STILLMAN R. J. LANNON 4 4 4 W. GARDNER WM. T. ROSS SAVANNAH HOSPITAL J. DENNIS C. I. COPPER L. E. HODGES LIPARIA F. KORVATIN A. C. McALPIN E. PRILCHARD W. MAY S. KASMIRSKI 0. D. CAREY J. J. O'NEILL A. C. PARKER F. LANDRY 4" 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. G. ROLZ BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL D. CANN J. LAFFIN J. E. GALLANT J. PUGH 4 4 VIC MILAZZI STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL W. WALKER F. ALASAVICH D. P. GELINAS W. CURRIER H. M. FAZAKERLEY F. NERING D. BAYELLE L. L. GORDEN (City Hospital) A. TREVINO L. KAY J. McNEELY 4 4 4 R. WALLACE MOBILE HOSPITAL PEEWEE GOODWIN J. DAROUSE J. L. BUCKALEW Mi J. LUCAS E. LYONS J. B. BERRIER N. DORPMANS W,. CHAMPLIN Ni W. BUSBY S, HEIDUCKI E. DRIGGERS . R. P. ROBERTS 4 4 4 S. JEMISON GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. SOI HO W. ROCHELL Gt GONZALES J, HOPKINS G. RAPUSB L. WILLIAMSON P. LEVINE C. BROWN J. HAVERTY Bi RABINOWITZ F. CHEAUETTA �Fvid^, Masah 35^ iai9 THE SEAFARERS BUILD YQVR LIBRARY OF LOGS LOG A Problem That All Unions Face: Drinks,Drinkers—And Performers By JOSEPH I. FLYNN Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for July through December 1948 are now on sale at SIU Headquarters for $2.50 each. Bound in sturdy cloth and lettered in gold, the books make a handsome addition to a Seafeurer's library. Also avail­ able are earlier volumes in six-months editions for the years 1946, 1947 and January through June 1948. Money orders are okay. Corporation Profits Rise And So Does (Aiemploynient Page Three A union is a coalition of mem­ bers with a homogeneous pur­ pose for the benefit of the maj­ ority. The membership elects of­ ficers to represent and guide their welfare. Each member has an individual responsibility to his fellow-members and to the union as a whole. A constitution and by-laws form the hypothesis from which the officials and members work out their various differences of opinion. The union, in, turn takes on certain responsibilities to form and negotiate contracts for the employment of its members, to establish headquarters where meetings can be held, and regu­ lar business carried on and to provide facilities that lend to the benefit of the membership— a rotating shipping procedure, an educational program, a news­ paper to keep the membership informed. MEMBER'S ROLE This is Ihe first of a series of articles on alcoholism, written by a former seafarer. The Union's position on drinking is clear enough. The membership has gone on record time and again against gashounds and per­ formers who make trouble aboard ship or in the Union Halls. Irresponsible . gashounds are becoming exmembers at a swift rate in line with this policy. However, another tenet of Union, policy is that how much a man drinks away from the ships and the Union Halls is his own business. Nevertheless, since seamen are" as prone to alcoholism as stock brokers, movie stars or insurance salesmen, the Union feels that these ar­ ticles in which alcoholism is viewed as the disease medi­ cal science recognizes it to be should be valuable. Humanitarian Gold Medal for his work in this field. About the same time. Dr. Benjamiij Rush propagandized alcoholism as a sickness in the United States. Yet now, almost 200 years later, their views are just com ing into the open, backed by modern science. Today, in the United States, it is figured that 3,000,000, in an adult population of 87,000,000, are chronic excessive drinkers of whom 750,000 are alcoholics, five out of six being men. The economic loss runs to a billion dollars a year, perhaps more. The quoted figures are: potential wage loss, $432,000,000; crime, $188,000,000; accidents, $89,000,000; medical care, $31,000,000; maintenance in local jails, $25,000,000—not to mention broken homes, and brain power lost to the country. TOPS ALL Compare this figure of 750,000 alcoholics with other much heard about sicknesses: tubercu­ losis, 680,000; infantile paralysis, 175,000; cancer, 500,000. Yet how little the average per­ son knows about alcoholism, which has been called by an As­ sistant Surgeon General of the U.S.P.H., "the nations fourth major public health problem!" It is intended that a series of articles on this subject would help us see the difference be­ tween the drunkard and the drinker, give an understanding of the symptoms of alcoholism, the social implications of drink, and an objective view and reali­ zation that for some of us to drink is suicide. The individual union member n return pays a nominal fee as started by examining the effects WASHINGTON — Startling Business leaders expressed a dues, and takes part in business of alcohol on the physical make­ "new peaks" and "new highs" mood of optimism and watchfulup. This opened the door to in business and industry profit waiting for the future, despite functions — meetings, confer­ the many other aspects of the ences, etc. levels for 1948 were made pub­ rising unemployment. In a Gov­ problem. lic in financial statements filed ernment survey taken in 92 ma­ He has a definite knowledge of a particular job in which he is Leaders from all fields — psy­ by corporations last week. jor labor market areas, business­ employed. He realizes his re­ chology, sociology, anthropology, Scores of manufacturing and men said they expected an up­ sponsibility to his fellow-mem­ law and religion—were drawn in business concerns—from makers turn in employment within the bers, and remembers at all times to add their views for considera­ of razor blades to the bottlers of next 60 days. that he alone would be helpless tion. Coca-Cola — reported earnings In the meantime, many indus­ n gaining the privileges and op­ between 10% and 150% above tries reported sharp production portunities that the union offers Their opinions are diversified, but there are certain factors that record sums amassed in previous cut-backs'. Unemployment com­ him as a member. all agree upon, one being that years. pensation applications jumped This should be common knowl­ alcoholism is a sickness. The 1948 profit level, accord­ 163,000 last month, to a total of edge to every union man, and Back as far as 1783 a young ing to a survey by the National 1,971,000 for the nation. Some it's with' this premise that we English physician, Thomas Trot­ 33 states reported a rise in the City Bank of 2,100 leading Am­ lead into the subject of drinking. ter, was awarded the British erican firms, was 20% higher number of men and women filing The SIU has taken action claims for unemployment com­ against what is known in the than in 1947. seamen's language as the "gas Total profits of these compan­ pensation benefits. Robert 0. Goodwin, US Em­ hound" and "performer," be­ ies amounted to $7,118,000,000, against a $5,925,000,000 net in ployment Service director, said cause they are hurting the Union employment trends could not be and are dangerous and annoying the year before. charted definitely until May. to their brother-members, as well This total was less because of as setting a poor example in and the unusually huge sums which Stretching the dollar is prob­ Cleaner at 11(^ a pound is ap­ But here, so you can see for many corporations ploughed back yourself, is a graphic cross-sec­ for the imion. ably one of the toughest jobs proximately the same product as Spic and Span which costs 23«f. in reserves, remodeling and plant tion of profits by corporations confronting the average family PROTECTS MAJORITY expansion. for the year 1948: Some of the best savings to be trying to get along on a moder­ They are given warning and if found at co-ops are in drugs and not heeded, action is taken. This ate income. But smart shoppers toiletries. Co-op Vitamin B com­ 1948 1947 protects the SIU and is for the are saving some of the family plex tablets, for example, cost (through Dec. 31) (through Dec. good of the majority. money by making their pur­ $1.69 for 150 tablets; one large General Electric Co $123,835,000 $ 95,299,000 But it is also known that fear, chases of soaps and other house­ drug chain checked by this Radio Corp. of America 24^022,047 18,769,557 warning or dismissal alone is not hold goods at consumer coopera­ writer charges $2.63 for the same sufficient to clear up this prob­ tive stores. Eastman Kodak amount. 55^404,425 43,199,254 lem. It takes understanding of .Westinghouse Elec 52,656,351 8,101,000 For example, here's how your SAVE ON AUTO SUPPLIES the subject of alcoholism, which E. I. duPont de Neumours family buck has more cents when 157,445,622 120,009,760 like all sicknesses—V.D., T.B., You can also save substantially you use it at a co-op: Celanese Corp 39,484,000 24,173,417 cancer—must be understood, rec­ on auto accessories, sold both by Co-op While Floating Soap American Tobacco Co 43,912,204 33,217,491 ognized, and treated to bring co-op markets and service sta­ about recovery and prevention. costs 11% less than either the tions. Co-op first-line General Motors 440,447,724 287,991,373 tires in It should be understood by the comparable-quality Ivory or the 600x16 size are $13.45 plus Chrysler Corp 89,187,240 67,181,221 membership that these articles Swan. Co-op soap flakes and tax. Not only are they $3 less Shell Union Oil Corp 111,396,447 59,874,698 are in the form of education, and powders are approximately 4'.' a than the nationally-advertised Standard Oil of Ind 140,079,286 94,880,715 the writer takes no stand for or package less than the nationally- brands, but a recent test found General Foods Corp 24,555,752 18,303,594 against drinking, but looks upon advertised bi-ands. the Co-op tire superior to four Co-op stores sell trisodium well-known brands tested at the certain forms of drinking as a United Fruit Co 59,740,232 54,140,794 social problem and a sickness phosphate, one of the best gen­ same time. Union Pacific Ry 26,540,409 16,957,217 that can be helped by proper eral household cleaners, for 13(i a Co-op auto batteries are an­ American Can Co 26,910,269 21,836,624 pound. It's the same thing as knowledge. other good example of the more Coca-Cola Co 33,794,170 31,221,945 Yale University started study­ Oakite, which is 13<i for only immediate savings to be found ,Wrigley Co 11,455,114 ' ing alcoholism in 1930. They 1014 ounces. Co-op Household in non-edibles, on which private 8,490,561 distributors generally take a higher profit margin than they do on foods. The co-ops offer a 17-plate battery with 21 months WASHINGTON — Indications tive Vinson of Georgia. Other Actually, the Army has drafted better conditions than draftees guarantee for $19.25. A welllire that inductions into the Army authorities hedged a bit, fewer than 30,000 of the more could expect. known brand with the same spe­ In addition, another 80,000 or Army under the present draft but confessed that the chief of than 9,160,000 who registered. At cifications sells for $25.85. law will be suspended for the personnel was probably correct. the same time, upward of 81,000 so of draft age have signed up These are savings any wagelife of the law which will expire Principal reason for this state men of draft age have enlisted for various Army and Navy re­ earner can make on his own, June 24, 1950. of affairs is that so many men in the Army and the Air Force serve services, thereby exempt­ since already-existing.cooperative This is the opinion of the Army's volunteered to beat the draft, the since the draft law went into ing themselves from the draft but committing themselves to stores are located in most goodchief of personnel as reported to draft itself is no longer neces­ effect early last summer. These sized towns, whether or not his considerable military activity. the House of Representatives by sary. Another reason is that union takes them up as a buy81,000 are now described as Upshot is that seamen of draft tte chairman of the House Armed overall Army plans have been ing-club venture. "stuck." They enlisted to get age can stop worrying. Services Committee, Representa­ somewhat cut. Wage Earner's Buck Buys More When It Shops At Co-Op Stores Ikre's Good News: Vokmteers May Make Army Draft Unnecessary �Page Four THE SEAFARERS New Orleans Called Steadiest Of All Ports For Seafarers By EARL SHEPPARD LOG thiott Wreckers Are Warned TAdBY. March 25. 1949 Panama Tankers Up By 229% Since War The SIU is on record thai charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: The Panama flag, refuge of the low standard operator, now flies PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipover three and a half times as men or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stpres, cargo, many of the world's tankers as etc., for sale ashore. it did before the war. • This fact is revealed in tanker WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or registry figures compiled up to who "se marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship Jan. 1, 1949, showing thfr tre­ or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall. mendous shift in flag registra­ tion that has taken place since GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardise the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship the end of hostilities. In the postwar period, tankers or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the' under United States registry operation of a ship,, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. have declined by about 30 per­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers cent, while during the same per­ fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and iod tankers flying the Panaman­ conditions we now enjoy. For the first time In the history of ian flag increased by 229 per­ the maritime industry a seamim can support himself and his cent. family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does Up to Jan. 1, the US had 595 not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions tankers of 5,656,497 tons, com­ of irresponsibles. pared with 316 tankers of 2,684,608 tons under Panama registry. In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. On the same date the world While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters tanker fleet numbered 1,872 to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the ships of more than 15 million SIU. gross tons. Of these tankers, all All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under of which are of 2,000 tons or obligation to place chafes against these types of characters. more, 985 are operated by Euro­ pean nations and 872 by coun­ Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ tries in the Western Hemisphere. mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline Britain accounted for 472 ships up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. of some 3,650,000 tons. NEW ORLEANS—Mardi Grasi Normally this is shirt-sleeve is over, the confetti and broken weather with the temperature bottles swept up, and the old hovering around 55' degrees, but town ^has quieted down some­ this year the weather man play what. ed a dirty trick and brought The bright spots (clip joints along near-to-freezing tempera to you) are still going strong in tures. This caused a rush on the the Vieux Carre, but they have baggage room, with wrinkled to get their trade from the tour­ top coats and jackets jerked out ists these days—seamen are get­ of sea bags to meet the crisis. ting too wise to spend their The sun is out today, however, dough on cheap "music and "B" and there probably won't be girls. any more cold spells for awhile. Shipping is normal in New Or­ Like the natives say about Flor­ leans. Those who need a job, ida freezes, "this is unusual." and are willing to take the first The Hall is just as spic-andthing that comes along, can al­ span as the day it opened, and ways get out pronto—but those the first thing a new arrival in who are waiting for some spe­ New Orleans hears is, "Have cial wagon, or some special run, you seen our new Hall yet?" have to cool their heels a little Without doing any undue longer. bragging, all ports can take a Speaking of normal operations lesson frcttn ' the New Orleans you can take a yearly average membership on how to maintain on New Orleans and you will a Hall. find it to be just about the A cigarette butt on the deck steadiest port in the country, is as rare as turkey on a limey both as regards shipping and in­ tramp, and winos have long ago come and general union opera­ learned not to even come close tion. to the front door. The companies operating So that's the way New Or­ steady and regular runs furnish leans is at this time. You can't the foundation, and throughout figure on just bouncing in, reg­ the year seasonal imports and exports—cotton, grain, coffee and istering and shipping out the transshipped river cargoes—bal­ same day—but neither do you By CAL TANNER ance each other to keep things have to wait around until you wear out the seat of your pants. MOBILE—Shipping in the port on an even keel. A good many oldtimers are Here you can figure just about of Mobile perked up a bit in the on the beach, and quite a few how long you have to wait for past seven days. Eight payoffs more are homesteading the reg­ the kind of job you want. That and nine sign-ons took a total ular runs. All of them drop in is the reason so many members of 120 men—80 book and 40 per­ at the Hall regularly. make this their home port, and mits—off the beach during the Some of them are waiting for high tail it here regardless of period. Sole representative for the Al­ the first thing out, but most where they payoff. have acquired the budget habit There's no guess work, every­ coa outfit among the payoffs was and are making the most of their thing runs smoothly and regu­ the Cavalier. The rest were all vessels: Bienville, last payoff and holding down lar. We've got a good port, a Waterman the beach in style. good Hall and a good alert mem­ Fairhope, John LaFarge, AntinSomething always has to come bership—and you can bet your ous, DeSoto and Lafayette. (Ed. along to spoil an otherwise last buck that New Orleans is Note: The name of the eighth ship paying off was omitted.) pretty picture. going to keep it that way. Port Mobile Reports Pkk-Up In Shipping New York Has Hopes For Passenger Ships By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—There's a slight note of optimism in this port these days. In addition to a slight pick-up in shipping, plans of two SIU operators, if they materialize, will give us a much needed shot in the arm. Bull Line's purchase of the Puerto Rican Line—a passenger ship, two freighters and the company's facilities—would help us a great deal, if the company puts the passenger job into op­ eration between this port and the Islands. It's still in the planning stage, and nothing definite has come from the company as yet. Our other sweepstake ticket is the plan of Arnold Bernstein Steamship Company to operate two passenger vessels in the Ant­ werp-Rotterdam-New York trade. If this deal crystallizes, and the Maritime Commission this week gave partial approval, the port of New York will take a new lease on life. All of this is stUl in the indefinite stage, how­ ever. While on the subject of pos­ sible increases in shipping, rumor has it that Eastern is seriously considering operating the Yar­ mouth between New York and Nova Scotia this summer. If the company is successful, the rumor goes, they may go back into the winter cruise trade. The talk earlier of the company dissolving is not definite yet. Back to the present. The ship­ ping scene shaped up like this during the past week: We paid off the Sea Trader, Mar Trade; Chrysanthystar, Try ton; Kathryn and Elizabeth, Bull; Steel Flyer, Isthmian; Purdue Victory and Azalea City, Waterman; Robin Grey, Robin. Sign-ons covered were the Steel Age, Robin Tuxford, Sea Trader, Chrysanthystar. These were supplemented by a heavy stream of in-transit vessels. Reports continue to come in telling of good shipping on the West Coast. It might be a good idea for Seafarers living in the midwest to heed the call and go west. Excellent shipping is more than we can promise here. What with the customs men cracking down on dope smuggl­ ing by seamen, it might be worth a word of caution here to point out that seamen caught smuggl­ ing will get a rough time. Chances are that the SIU is cleaner than any other outfit in this respect, but a few foul-balls always show up at one time or another. In the crackdown, seamen are being relieved of their seamen's papers by the Coast Guard. In addition to civil action, the men, if they're members of the SIU, will face strong disciplinary ac­ tion by the Union. A guy is crazy to attempt dope running in the first place, but if he insists on playing the game he risks losing his means of live­ lihood in the maritime industry. The Cavalier signed on again for her usual run. She was joined by another Alcoa ship, the Planter, which headed for the bauxite trail. A new tanker, the SS Tini, shoved off for the Neth­ erlands. . Other sign-ons, all Waterman jobs, were the Bienville and the Hurricane, both destined for European ports; Antinous and DeSoto, coastwise travelers; the Claiborne, making Puerto Rican ports, and the Fairhope, bound for the Mediterrean. SMOOTH PAYOFFS All payoffs were extremely smooth, with only a few minor beefs cropping up. Everything was settled to the satisfaction of ail hands. No trouble at all was encountered at the sign-ons. Re­ pairs and stores were checked before the articles were signed. Of the ships paying off this week, one—the SS John LaFarge was lost to the layup fleet. How­ ever, we picked a new ship, thus evening the score. She's the Tini, a former Carras tanker which has been converted to a cargo ship. The Tini took her first crew out of here yesterday operating under a standard SIU freight ship agreement, until such time as a contract is worked out be­ tween the company and the Union. The Marine Hospital was visited by the Patrolman on Fri- Rare Combination Helped Beget Taft-Hartley Act WASHINGTON — Murder began to out last week at the House Labor Committee hear­ ings on the Truman Labor BillGerald D. Morgan, who serv­ ed as a special legislative coun­ sel to the House Labor Com­ mittee last session when the Taft-Hartley act was^ passed, came in to give his ideas on the new law. Under some pretty close questioning by Congress­ men, he broke down and made these admissions: 1—Although serving as coun­ sel at thd special request of Chairman Fred Hartley, his $7,500 fee was paid not by the House but ' by the Republican National Committee. 2-i-As counsel he sought the aid and help of two "outstand­ ing experts" in the labor law field — who turned out to be Gerard Reilly, now counsel for General Electric and the Print­ ing Industry of America, and Theodore Isser^an, counsel for the Chrysler Corp. 3—They started out on a new labor law by taking the vicious Case Bill, vetoed by the White House, with the equally vicious Smith amendments to the Wag­ ner act, plus some "additional ideas Mr. Halieck (R., Ind.) thought would be appropriate." Under questioning by Rep. Carl Perkins (D., Ky.) a former UMW attorney, Morgan admitted that it was Halieck who said "You'll get your money even if we have to take up a collection." Thus—from a reactionary Re­ publican congressman, a turn­ coat Democrat lawyer working for the Republican National Committee, and two industry lawyers—was born what the Re­ publicans now proclaim as a "bill of rights for the working man." day. Seafarers listed as patients there are J. L. Buckalew, J. B. Berrier and N. W. Busby. On the beach at the moment are Brothers D. M. Zuniga, A. Hammac, R. i Henderson, A. Griffin, Lionel Jackson, E. E. Ritchie, A. Hollings, T. D. York, M. McClintock, R. A. Jackson, J. L. Nicholson, and E. Annio. DRIVE ON T-H In a drive by every labor or­ ganization in the city, thousands of letters have been mailed to Washington, urging the lawmak­ ers to repeal the Taft-Hartley law. Approximately 600 Seafarers in the Mobile Branch have writ­ ten to their Congressmen and Senators asking for their support in the fight on the anti-labor law. The campaign will continue until a decision on the fate of T-H is reached in Washington. ^ Furthermore, we have been flooding the Maritime Commis­ sion with telegrams, phone calls and letters urging them to give favorable consideration on the subsidy application of the Bern­ stein Steamship Corpoi-ation, which is seeking to start a IOWT price passenger service to Eu­ rope. All organized labor in this city is pitching in to aid us . Bet A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the pofrt where the money was tendered. �Friday, March 26. 1949 Shipping Scene is Brighter Port Tampa TAMPA — The general picture is becoming a little brighter here. Shipping continues slow, but there is a ray of light entering the picture in the expected ar­ rival of a good number of ships. So far this week, we have had the Iberville, Bessemer Victory and Canton Victory—Waterman ships. Three more are due this week. Although most of these ships take few replacements we do manage to send a few boys out the door to jobs. had one payoff from foreign, and we can always count of the Canton Vic­ tory for a payoff every two weeks. There has been some talk of us getting more coastwise ships for sign-ons and payoffs here. If the talk materializes we will be the boomingest port in the Gulf. Voting on the transportation rule is slow here. The men rid­ ing the coastwise jobs have long since made their "X" one way pr another. The members here enjoyed the showing of the SIU film, "The Battle of Wall Street." All of the local unions have sho^n it to their members. We rate it four stars; in fact, we are consid­ ering entering it for the academy award. THE SEAFARERS iL Voting On Transportation As the 60-day voting period approaches the mid­ way mark. Seafarers who have not yet cast ballots for their choice of a transportation rule are urged to so as sqpn as possible. The-referendum ends on April 30. Two propositions appear 6n the ballot, as follows; PROPOSAL No. I: "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, all hands must accept that trans­ portation and get off the ship, whereupon new replace­ ments will be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." PROPOSAL No. 2: "When transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board the ship can do so, providing they do not collect trans­ portation. Those men desiring transportation can col­ lect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." Page Five LOG Operators' West Coast Expansion Means More Jobs For Seafarers By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Wonder­ ful is the word for shipping on the West Coast. From all indica­ tions, conditions will remain that way, because our contracted companies appear to have some pretty big ideas. Number one of the reasons for this optimism is that the Isth­ mian Steamship Company is put­ ting eight ships on the "pipe run." These eight ships will leave West Coast ports carrying pipe to the Persian Gulf area. Ob­ viously, ^sthmian's stepped-up activity will provide quite a few regular jobs for the membership Magellan Foand Way To Far Fast of the Atlantic and Gulf District. WATERMAN EXPANDING Then there is the Waterman Steamship Corporation, which is considerably expanding its ope­ rations out of West Coast ports. In addition to its present coastwise and Far East runs, Wa­ terman has .inaugurated a new intercoastal run, which includes calls at ports in the island of Puerto Rico. The latest of Waterman's ser­ vices should prove to be a very desirable run for the member­ ship. One vessel, the SS Oshkosh Victory, is already operating in this route, and it is expected that Waterman will place a to­ tal of eight ships in the service. In view of these develop­ ments, our big problem is man­ power. Despite the favorable shipping picture, we find it dif­ ficult, for some obscure reason, to keep men out here. As many of our members can testify, the West Coast is a permitman's paradise. In fact, conditions are such that we have allowed permits to remain aboard vessels for two trips and, in some instances, three trips. FRISCO ACTIVE The big spot, of course, is Frisco. Wilmington and Tacoma are, more or less, transit ports. It has been our policy to delay the payoffs of vessels calling at these two ports until they arrive at Frisco. Summing up, we are happy to be able to say that the Atlantic and Gulf District is enjoying the best of health on the West Coast. We'd like to recommend once again that permitmen finding the going tough in any of the other A&G ports would notice a com­ pletely different atmosphere here on the West Coast. There are jobs for them and there are a number of runs to choose from. And that should certainly sound like an invita­ tion. By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL pean states and towns kept their round the Cape of Good Hope accounts in pepper as if it had and return to Seville' with a It is perfectly safe to say that been gold. crew of eighteen and a rich very few of us ever give a sec­ With pepper you could buy cargo of spices which returned ond thought to the spices used land, .pay dowries, purchase the the backers of the expedition a in seasoning our food. And very freedom of the city. Nor was huge profit and more than made few realize that in Magellan's pepper the only product of this up for the loss of the other four day pepper, for example, was sort. Ginger and cinnamon were cockleshells. worth more than silver. weighed upon apothecaries Originally Magellan had set With the return of^early sailors scales, the windows being care­ from the East Indies, laden with fully closed lest a draught blovf- out with 265 men on his vessels. spices, the tongues and imagina­ away the minutest fragment of The eighteen were the only ones who were ever seen again and tions of the people at-home were the costly dust. they returned to Spain on a fired with an urge to obtain more Magellan's trip around the crumbling vessel, but with the and more of the tasty spices; world was the first in recorded flag of triumph flying at the and, overnight, spice became the History. But, as so often hap­ WANT THE PIC masthead. immediate cause for the adven­ With the State Federation con­ ture which resulted in the cir­ pens, Magellan was not really appreciated in his own native vention coming up the first of cumnavigation of the globe. Portugal, and he was forced to next month, one of the old- With spices bringing premium seek assistance from the Spanish timers in the AFL, Uncle Jim prices it was not too difficult to monarch, who ordered the cen­ No SIU Crew is to pay off Barrett, has asked that it be arouse the interest of the King tral shipping guild to finance the any ship until the crew's shown at the convention. • of Spain in a voyage of discov­ adventure. quarters and equipment are The average person here can­ ery to find a shorter route to. the Magellan worked night and as clean as any Seafarer likes not understand the militancy and Spice Islands, as the Indies were day to recondition the five to find a ship when he first cooperation of the unions which known in that long-ago day. cockleshells and assemble .sup­ goes aboard. Patrolmen have assisted in the Wall Street beef. In-any event, it was the quest plies for a trip to last several been instructed that the Interested anglers will be for spices which was chiefly in­ years. And not the least of his crew's quarters must be ab­ pleased to know that fishing is strumental in financing the Ma­ energy was expended in recruit­ solutely clean before a pay­ still good around here, although gellan expedition. ing a motley crew of foreigners, off will be allowed. Please we can stand a little rain to At that period pepper had be­ and in mastering intrigue. cooperate with your officials muddy up the water a bit. The come a symbol of values; Euro- Finally the expedition got un­ in carrying, out this member­ bass are striking any bait der way. For months Magellan ship order. thrown their way. explored the coast of South America, seeking a route to the Oldtimers around here are en­ Spice Islands, and a great joying the sunshine and fishing. amount of time was consumed Any Sunday you can find Jimmy Merchant seamen of Great Bri­ exploring estuaries of wide rivers Jones, John Walton and Isaac tain have been granted increased before discovery was made of the Craft fishing on the beach. By WILLIAM McKAY During the week here the leave, unemployment and acci­ fact that they were not the pas­ pinochle players are busy run­ dent benefits as a result of agree­ sage through the continent. TACOMA — Shipping in this ten years and am a first-class ning off a tournament. The loser, ments reached at, recent meet­ port was fair last week, thanks man." the newcomer says. JOURNEY'S END I understand, is hit for a round ings of the National Maritime* Mutiny was dealt with ruth­ to a payoff of the Warrior and My reply: "There is a fine big Board. of cokes. the servicing of the Alawai and Army camp only twenty miles lessly. The nobleman who was The Chemical Workers in this Under the Established^ Service the ringleader was executed, and the Demostar, the latter taking from here. You just take the port—a newly organized outfit- Scheme, weekly payments made two others were abandoned on a full crew. It made for a pretty bus to Fort Lewis. The uniforms called on the SIU recently for a in addition to the regular unem­ the bleak and hostile shore. good period for us. are pretty, the pay the same as little assistance. They were hav­ ployment benefits have been up- Finally, after much suffering and Nobody likes to tell a man ATS and the chow better." ing a little trouble with company ped by an average of two dollars. privation, Magellan sailed what port he can call his home, So much for that. It goes on rough stuff. The payments vary according to through the straits which have but a guy is wise if he hangs and on all day. It's understand­ A few SIU members went over the seagoing rates of pay. ever after borne his name. out in a port where he can get able in a way. Tliis is the first to the plant to pass out literature Under .terms of the new agree­ • Having no knowledge of the along while waiting a ship. seamen's union hall in this city and found things peaceful. They ments, an Establishment Benefit length ^and breadth of the un­ It's tough on a man to be in over thirty years. weren't bothered and the job has been set up to provide pay­ charted Pacific Ocean, he con­ stuck in a port where he knows The big union here is the ILA, was done is fir^ rate fashion. ments for injured established tinued bravely on, always sail­ no one and he's running low on and there are many ex-seamen seafarers, whether on company ing into the setting sun, only to the green stuff. My advice is among the membership. All the or general services contract, who discover the Philippines. stick close to home when waiting seamen hitting this port find are entitled to industrial injur­ In an attempt to flaunt his au­ them to be the hardest working for a ship. ies compensation.. thority to a native chief, a course and best liked longshoremen they Just for a laugh, here are a Leave allowances also haye of conduct entirely inconsistent have run across anywhere. Taco­ been broadened to include un- with his nature, he obligingly en­ few samples of how would-be ma is a good union port. established seafarers. Formerly gaged a rival chief in combat, seamen come into this Hall look­ there was a difference between and fell mortally wounded, a vic­ ing for jobs: "Say, is this the Hiring Hall?" The French merchant fleet will the amount of leave granted an tim of his own frailty. soon exceed its pre-war size of established seafarer who had The expedition, therefore, be­ he says. 670 ships totalling 2,735,000 tons. signed a two-year contract, and came one of trading rather than "You're looking at it," I say. If you don't find linen Under the current fleet expan­ that of an unestablished British exploration. Without a leader, "Well, you old goat, how are when you go aboard your sion program, new vessels seaman. disease, hunger and desertions chances for a job?" he crows. amounting to 675,000 tons are be­ Now the unestablished seafar- followed. Full crews from the This bird is promptly ushered ship, notify the Hall at once. ing rebuilt for service. A telegram from Le Havre or .er will be entitled to the same small ships would go over the out. Singapore won't do you any Exclusive of the tonnage now amount of leave as the establish­ side, leaving their ship dead in Next case: good. It's your bed and you under construction and repair, ed seafarer, provided he has 12 the water. "Say, I have all ratings, have have fo lie in it. the French fleet comprises 574 months of continuous service It was truly a miracle that one remaining ship was able to been sailing Army Transport for with the same shipowner. ships, totalling 2,300,000 tons. Notice Te Crews British Seafarers Win New Benefits Tacoma Has Fair Shipping Week French Shipping Soon Wiil Exceed its Prewar Status ATTENTION! �fage Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 25. 1S49 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Member Warns Of Cab Outfit That Passed Hotel Pickets If you ever find yourself in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and ,have .to' have a . + make taxi• to , . ... your ship, hail a General Cab. ' If you can't spot a General, take anything you can get so long as it isn't a Yellow Cab. That's the advice of Seafarer Richard Pawlak. Pawlak was in downtown Perth Amboy the other day on business when he felt the need of a bracer. He stepped into the bar of the State Hotel, and, in the course of hoisting a quick one, he fell into conversation with a man who turned out to be a representative of the local Bartenders Union. The bar had been picketed un­ til a few days before, the union agent told Pawlak, but now the place was under contract with a full crew of union bartenders drawing the cool ones and" mix­ ing the fancy ones. Pawlak was When he came off with some of the crew, he and his companions spotted a Yellow Cab. They went up to the driver, ^ ,, ,. , , told him they wanted a cab. Then they told they weren't go­ ing to use his and told him why. So off they went in another cab, leaving the Yellow Cab stranded. Pawlak hopes other Seafarers will act in" the same SIU style in Perth Amboy. Log Subscribers Readers notifying the SEAFARERS LOG of a change in mailing address are re­ quested to include their old address along with the new. In addition to making easier the switch-over it will also guarantee uninterrupted mailing service. All notifications of change of address should be ad­ dressed to the Editor. SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street. New York 4, N. Y. Charter Member Paul Cook Dies Suddenly Aboard Harte Paul J. Cook, 37-year-oId Sea­ farer, died suddenly of natural causes aboard the Bret Harte on March 10 and was buried at sea, the LOG learned this week. The Bret Harte, which clear­ ed the U.S. on November 25, had left Singapore and was eight days out of Port Aden when Brother Cook succumbed. A charter member of the SIU, Cook had joined the Union in New York in 1938 when he COFFEE TIME AND SACK TIME ON THE CURRIER transferred from the American Federation of Labor Seamen's Union. He held Book No. 206 and sailed as Fireman. Surviving him is his mother who lives in Whytherville, Vir­ ginia. Brqther Cook had a long record of activity with the SIU. He held strike clearances from all of the Union's waterfront campaigns. Cook usually sailed from Bal­ timore, but was well known to Seafarers in all ports. A memor­ ial service was held in Why­ therville on March 16. The Voice Of The Sea By SALTY DICK Relaxing behind their mugs of coffee, crewmembers of the Nathaniel Currier, Waterman ship, flash smiles for cameraman Shelly While. The ship was enroute to Bremen, Germany, at the time. From left to right, the boys are T. Catherine, Wiper; Steve. Oiler; Deck Engineer; Chico, Wiper; Steve, Stewards Utility; Harry Reynolds, AB, and Eddie Erikson, 3rd Cook. 'Get Tough Poliey' Against Wreckers Wins Crew's Favor The crew of the SS Azalea City has unanimously endorsed Union policy calling for strict glad to hear that the boys had disciplinary measures against ir­ won their beef, and, since the responsible elements whose ac­ minutes had passed swiftly, tivities endanger the general phoned for a cab to take him welfare. to his destination. At the Feb. 27 shipboard meet­ ing held at sea, a motion pre­ CROSSED LINE sented by Calvin M. Owens, and He happened to call General seconded by Andy Hourilla, rec­ Cab. When he asked to be pick­ ommended "that the crew of the ed up at the State Hotel, the SS Azales City go on record as taxi dispatcher asked whether being highly in favor of our the pickets were still there and elected officials using strong ac­ only agreed to send a car when tion against all habitual drunk­ Pawlak said the beef was over ards and so-called weed hounds. "We do not wish our contract and won. to be jeopardized by a small After the cab picked him up, minority," the motion stated. Pawlak asked the driver what The motion won unanimous the story was. The driver said approval. that Yellow Cab jockeys had In the meeting period devoted repeatedly crossed the picket to good and welfare, the Azalea line for fares, but that the Gen- men selected three men to ineral Cab men had reapee^ J""® j ;;Vtigrte7rte IOT matoe ngidly. Thafa why Pawlak New York. IS advismg Seaf^ra to nae Gen- „ „ ^ er^ Cabs and avoi e ow cost, the crew will purchase one for use of the unLater that day he had a licensed personnel, chance to make his advice ef-| Fred Roman chaired the meetfective. He went aboard the SS.ing and Satirias Foscolas did the Chrysanthystar, an SIU tanker.' recording. RICHARD PAWLAK Currier crewmember Howard Rhodes, AB, relaxes in his sack awaiting his removal to a hospital. Brother Rhodes was stricken with appendicitis a day after the Currier cleared the English Channel. The ship was turned back to Falmouth, where Rhodes was placed in a hospitaL Beaver Men Eager For SIU Education Eager Seafarers on the SS Beaver Victory are making Un­ ion education a 24-hour project. Each of the shipboard meet­ ings features a discussion period on topics of Union interest. To fill in between the session, an Education Committee was elect­ ed on Feb. 13 to aid the trip- carders and permit men in ob­ taining a full understanding of the aims and functions of the SIU. At the Feb. 13 meeting John Wade, chairman, and Jack Gridley, secretary, reviewed the SIU Constitution for the benefit of the members of other unions aboard the Beaver Victory. While in Tampa recently I went over to see the Florida State Fair. I also visited our Hall almost daily. Ray White is the new Agent. I must give credit to the Brothers for having the Hall so spick and span. Saw many familiar faces around, including Snuffy Smith, N. Ellis, Dud Carpenter, Abe BHis, Will Franguez and Joe Pagola. I can easily understand why these brothers stay in Tam­ pa so long: a good Hall, good weather and a good little city. , . Joe Ficcurotta, engine de- . partment man, is always play­ ing cards, but is ready for the wide open spaces: the sea ... Another member here is work­ ing on a jig-saw puzzle. It'll turn out to be Mt. Vernon... I visited a beer tavern here called Lucky Seveii Michael. A few of the boys go there when dry. Gasparilla and his pirates (an­ nual celebration) invaded Tampa. This parade was one of the best I've seen. May I make a suggestion: If you haven't seen the parade, do so whenever pos­ sible. The population is usually 140,000, but on Gasparilla Day they had a crowd of 600,000. Drove down to Miami and then to Key West. From there I flew to Havana. While there I came across a seaman who made a rumpus and gave us fel­ lows a bad reputation. He wasn't SIU but the public still thinks he's one of us because he is a sea­ man ... The best burlesque sho\y is held in Havana. I' just had to see it. I found prices high. I ate the common cuban dish of arroz con frijoles (rice and black beans). ... There is a rumor go­ ing around that a ferry will ply between Key West and Havana. (Ed. Note: Salty Dick sends word that he's lied up for re­ pairs at the New Orleans Ma­ rine Hospital and expects to be out of action for several weeks. His pals are urged to write him at the following ad­ dress: Sally Dick, c/o Marine Hospital, New Orleans, La., Ward 1-G.) �THE SEAFARERS Friday, March 25, 1949 LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings BRET HARTE. Jan. 9—Vincent Kuhle, Chairman; Frank Mit­ chell, Secretary. Delegates re­ ports accepted. Ship's delegate reported that Captain advised men to put in for full amount of draw wanted, and that he would find out later if surplus could be turned in. He said that it was not necessary to draw the full amount requested. Food com­ mittee reported they found the meat okay, as far as they could determine, and that the boxes and storeroom were in good con­ dition. Motion carried to send letter to SEAFARERS LOG and Agent Ben Rees about checking on stores from Cavalier Grocery Co., as tainted butter and some moldy bread was discovered among stores when vessel left Norfolk. Steward was instructed to see Captain about having but­ ter condemned. Chief Cook urged to keep meat block and area around it absolutely clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to Messman J. IRllman for his good service; to J. Short for keeping utensils clean, and to the Stewards de­ partment for the good Christmas and New Year's Day dinneis. 3^ 4- i NEW LONDON, Jan. 9—J. E. Sweeney, Chairman; W. J. Prince, Secretary. Minutes of previous trips read and accepted. Motion carried to have Patrol­ man see Mate about OS doing Carpenter's work. It was agi*eed crew would abide by Patrolman's decision regarding condition of the slopchest. Chairman Sweeney spoke on the necessity of getting repair lists properly made out and turned in to Department heads before the ship makes port. He said these tankers are only in port for a few hours and therefore repair lists should be turned in at least a day before arrival, so that some time could be put aside for making repairs. Under Good and Welfai'e there was considerable discussion on slopchest and repair lists. 4 Si HASTINGS, Jan. 30 — C. Howell, Chairman; C. J. Oliver, Secretary. Delegates reported all in order in their departments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made to draw up a recommenda­ tion for a permitman having suf­ ficient time for a book. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ALAWAI, Jan. 10—C. Collins, Chairman; Carlos Diaz, ' Secre­ tary. Motion carried calling for slopchest to be open at hours convenient to crewmen. Ship's delegate Ralph Di Paola. made his report. Reports from follow­ ing delegates were also heard: Joseph Caruso, deck; Marco Fortes, engine; Antonio Morales, stewards. A motion carried urg­ ing that books in library be changed for next voyage, and that Patrolman is to be consulted on the matter. Each delegate is keep a copy of his department's repair list to be turned over to Ship's delegate. At payoff every­ one is to remain aboard until Patrolman gives the word. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. overtime work. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. STEEL SEAFARER. Jan. 7— E. Leger, Chairman; Pete Bluhm, Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ ported that he had spoken to the Chief Engineer about moving the coffee urn in the PC mess to the pantry. This is to be done when vessel arrives in Singapore. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. It was decided that delegates would meet jointly to see if food and menus could' be improved. Beef in galley gang to be straightened out. Agreed that if voluntary method of keeping messhall clean does not woik out, definite action will be taken at next meeting to see that cleanliness is enforced. At re­ quest of some crewmembers. Brother E. Leger explained the working of the Social Security Act. S S S SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY; Feb. 13—J. B. Brown, Chairman; W. Bernelt, Secretary. Delegates reported on number of books and permits in their departments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that new tablecloths Be purchased - in New York. Crew told how crew movie fund op­ erates. Each man donates $1.50 per trip toward the films. Crew asked that smaller washing ma­ chine be put aboard. 2^ 4 4 4 THOMAS CRESAP. Jan. 23— Pat Willis, Chairman; Blackie Wagner, Secretary. Departmental delegates reported on the stand­ ing of their department. Hume elected deck delegate to replace Causey who was forced to resign because of illness. Patrolman to be asked to investigate the prac­ tice of putting canned potatoes aboard the ships. Motion carI'ied that a letter be written to Headquarters outlining the plan of the crew to purchase penicil­ lin for general use. Suggestion made that plan be brought be­ fore the membership in meetings in all ports. One minute of sil­ ence in memory of departed Brothers. 4 4 4 STRATHMORE, Jan. 6 —Emil Kardinal, Chairman. Stanley Schuyler, Secretary. Delegates' reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried to elect ship's delegate. Emil Kardinal elected. Suggestion made that crewmem­ bers read educational pamphlets that were put aboard ship. Sug­ gestion made that crew purcha.'^e a new washing machine. CUT and RUN By HANK In - the past several weeks we have noticed Brothers sailing in and then sailing right out again in a matter of days. It's good shipping when the Brothers grab ships regardless of what ports 4 4 4 with those jobs. ALCOA CAVALIER. Jan. 9— and companies involved. Brothei-s, don't filibuster W. Purdy. Chairman; L. Eck- Grab them and sail them... Brother Richard Weaver sailed in holm. Secretary. Delegates re­ with his mustache after some intercoastal voyaging. ported on money collected for projector. New Business: Motion 4 4 4 carried that a new gangway be Norman "Ozzie" Okray is wondering if he has any retro­ purchased for crew. Motion car­ active greenbacks or unclaimed wages due from Calmar Line. ried that garbage situation on Well, it sure pays to be curious, is all we can say... Brother the crossalley be clarified. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made Wilson Joyner, who has been shipping out of New Orleans, that a fire station bill be put in sailed out of our New York town about four weeks... Frank each crewmember's foc'sle. One Lillie is in town... Omar Ames has been anchored in town minute of silence for Brothers for awhile. Another Ames. Les. is in town after an Isthmian lost at sea. voyage... James Barrett sailed last week with his portable 4 4 4 slopchest of quickie jokes. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Jan. 2 — Henry Gregorski, Chairman; Charles Goldstein, Secretary. Delegates reported number of books and permits in their de­ partments. New Business: Re­ pair list made up and appioved. Suggestion made that ship's dele­ gate see Captain about a draw before ship docks in Havana. Good and Welfare: Electrician gave a little talk on cutting cable in messhall, which en­ dangers the lives of the ci'ew. Ship's delegate spoke on per­ formers and warned that charges would be brought against men guilty of performing. One min­ ute of silence for departed Brothers. 4. 4. 4 IRVIN S. COBB, Jan. 9—Ed Robinson, Chairman; D. W. Conroy. Secretary. Departmental delegates reported no beefs. Books are to be checked before next meeting time. Motion by A1 Mitchell, seconded by Phil Carlino. that ship's delegate be elected. Ed Robinson got the post by acclamation. Brother Conroy moved and it was carried that at no time should ship's delegate appear before Captain on Union business without a crewmember being present as a witness. During general discus­ sion on recreation room and laundry, it was decided that stewards department would keep 4 4 4 rec room clean and that deck SOUTHLAND, Jan. 1—Arthur and engine departments would L. Fricks, Chairman; H. W.' Mcalternate on the laundry. Mahon, Secretary. Delegates re­ 4 4> 41 ported no disputes in their de­ ALCOA PARTNER, Jan. 31— partments. Motion by McMahon E. Mayo, Chairman; J. Pursell. that before any new rulings are Secretary. Delegates reported passed which concern the entire sjnall amount of disputed over­ membership, the proposed rules time. New Business: Motion by are to be submitted to all Drozrek, carried, that everyone branches for a period of at least be sober at payoff. Any member 60 days so the entire membership drunk to be fined $50. Good" and will have the opportunity to ex­ Welfare: Discussion on the sou- press their sentiments. Educa­ geeing of alleyway. Repairs sug­ tion: Brother Weeks spoke on the gested and added to list. Discus­ advances made by the SIU, par­ sion on the absence of penicillin ticularly during 1948. Good and aboard ship. Men i-emained to Welfare: Chief Steward thanked keep up-to-date record of their crew for fine cooperation. 4 4 4 "Blackie" Flowers, the Electrician, sailed for the perfumed ports of France with his genuine, technicolored cowboy boots he bought down in Houston. Smooth sailing, Blackie... Jim Bentley sailed into town last week ... Looks like Fred Heck shipped ... Roger Trottier is in town... Fred Paul shipped with his mustache and radio ... Brother D. D. Story writes of the following oldtimers aboard the Alcoa Pioneer on the shuttle run between Halifax and Trinidad: Bosun Huff, Kenney Lewis, E. Janosko, Bill Stern, Steward W. Greenveld, Earl Cain, Jack Woods and Weldon Smith ... In the Mediterranean Brother James "Pop" Martin is no doubt re-reading—and perhaps even trying to re-write—the book, "A Bell For Adano." 4 4 4 Brother Ed "Buck" Buckley writes from Port Said. Egypt, to say that he and "Big Dutchy" Bolz Euen't losing weight. Their ship, the SB Michael, is a fine feeding ship... The weekly LOG shaR be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers: Richard Logan of Ohio, Frank Brazell of Georgia, James Stewart of Mississippi, Stanley Kutkowski of Florida, W. Pennington of California, J. R. McCarten of Connecticut. Joseph Dodge of New York. W. O. Boiling of Virginia. George Hinnant of North Carolina. John Likness of New York. Richard Carrello of Louisiana. S. Turberville of Florida. James Hackett of Louisiana... The Schubert Bar in Bremen. Germany, ,is being placed on the list to receive a weekly bundle of LOGs. Pick up those LOGs. Brothers. Take a few copies. Leave the rest for another SIU ship. 4 4 4 In every port the Brothers are writing letters to Washington." And they're writing letters to their families so they can understand why they also should write to their hometown Congressmen and Senators—urging them to pass the Bland-Magnuson ECA bills without any destructive amendments. These bills will save thous­ ands of jobs for American seamen. After all, the maritime fleets of other nations will continue to sail, our ships must, too. �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 25, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Seamen: Realists Or Romanticists? Wunderlieh Touches Off Hot Debate To the Editor: not to say that it is foolish to have open-hearted affection for people or things, but it is not necessary to get sloppy about it. There are a number of writers who make the seamen a fabled, grotesque lot. Their concoctions of plot and characters thrive on piracy, murder, debauchery and the like, with overtones of amor­ ousness that would make a Don Juan pale. The public, thereby, has been given a very quaint and distorted idea as to what a seaman is really like. • LOWERING THE COLORS To the Editor: In the March 11 issue of the I have read with interest Bro­ LOG a Brother, whose name was ther Wunderlich's story in the withheld by request, took issue Feb. 18 LOG, in which he sets with my article in which I at­ forth a somewhat romanticized tempted to portray the " average picture of the seaman—what he seaman of today. is and how he feel^ about his life. First of all, I wish to con­ gratulate my fellow Brother who I have also read the Brother's wrote the article on his master­ rebuttal in the March 11 LOG, piece of English composition. 1 in which he brings Wunderlich am afraid—and I certainly hate to account for dressing up the to admit it—that several words seaman in colorful garb of ro­ were above my head. manticist, dreamer and adven­ turer. I am an ^verage seafarer and my English is very limited, but The theme on which these WRONG SLANT with the aid of Mr. W.ebster I Brothers have written is a very interesting one. I wouldn't say The notion that the seaman succeeded in translating it all in­ A1 Sacco. OS, gathers in the flag at sundown aboard the that Wunderlich is in error for is a swaggering roughneck with to plain English. After getting a Catahoula, Cuba Distilling tanker. The molasses-carrying tanker the sentiments he expresses in I a penchant for strong drink is full understanding of my Bro­ was running from New York to the Dominican Republic at the behalf of seamen, although I more prevalent than that of a ther's analysis of the seafaring time the pic was shot. imagine the average Seafarer seaman who is a sober and re­ class, I must beg to differ; my reading Wunderlich's column liable guy. As the Brother, in observations . of my shipmates would find it hard to place him­ his rebuttal to Wunderlich's have shown me the contrary of self in the category of a ro­ gaudy portrayal points out, we what the Brother maintains. mantic adventurer. are realists who are very con­ Then I also would add that It is not, as I say, the senti­ cerned with the practical. Mak­ the author of the article in ques­ ment that is wrong, for we do, ing a living and supporting a tion is not and never will be an To the Editor: was a vote of thanks for a swell more or less, feel stirrings of the-i family is of great concern to average seafarer. I have to con­ Stewards department. Tony Ferheart when we see the beauty It's been a fair trip on the raro. Carpenter on the Frances fess that I have my doubts if of nature unfold at sea, the arPurdue Victory so far, that is for two years, well-known ar­ As far as pleasure goes, we he is an active seaman or has rival at a strange port and so on. disregarding low overtime and ound New York by all, gave us been one for long. His handling take it uninhibitedly and direct­ a Mate who "does nothing except a little speech on presenting ly. We have no illusions about of the subject shows a far differ­ SEA IS LONELY worry about his job. He tries to minutes and repair lists. Fol­ ent backgroimd and education, life, for most of us have run the The long days at sea beget cut a few corners by doing odd lowing Tony, the ship's delegate for which I must say I envy gauntlet and know that only longings to see again our famil­ jobs when no one is looking (he gave a lecture on gassing and struggle and fight will win us him. My main goal in .life is ies and friends. And surely we thinks). what he has apparently already performing. any conditions and security. feel some elation at hitting our acquired: mastery of the English We are trying to buck his un­ Tony claims I shanghaied him home ports again after months Although I differ with Wun­ language to a degree where one scrupulous habits by putting in on here, so now I'm trying to derlich in his conception of a can express himself the way a at sea. for overtime money for work he get him to payoff in Frisco to It is rather the picture Wun­ seaman, no disparagement is in­ writer must in order to become does. Some of the boys are af­ compensate for it. Tony says his derlich paints that is unreal. For tended. In fact. Brother Wunder­ a success. raid of germs or other means of topcoat isn't heavy enough for lich is to be commended for his it is diffused and hackeneyed in contamination when he breathes this lovely California weather. COMPLETE ANALYSIS its stark sentiment. Most of us contributions to the LOG down their collar. Brrr. Now he's going back to prefer to conceal our softer side, and for his writing on subjects So, even though I admire him Bull. A very hale conversationalist, or give it no stress in our traffic that are seldom touched upon immensely as a writer, I defin­ this Mate. If you're chipping the We expect to bring this sco\y with the world, for we would others, itely disagree with his opinion hull, he's there to add a few in clean in all departments. John J. Flynn of the average seafarer. As an not be deemed unmanly. This is I works to the subject. Such as, That's it from here. ardent student of psychology "don't hit the hullplates so hard. R. E. Weaver where the seamen are concerned, See the dents you make. WSA Ship's Delegate and having spent my entire life will have me fired." Gr, "You among those who know nothing boys aren't going to charge Wa­ terpretations of its purpose dur­ To the Editor: SEAFARER WHITE ing these past few years, and but the sea and its men, I con­ terman very much overtime for I have a problem which I be­ feel that this problem should be sider myself well informed in this job, are you?" SUBMITS SOME PIX lieve is one for the entire mem­ defined so as to cover all angles the subject and would gladly I try to give him a sarcastic bership. The problem concerns and questions regarding it. submit a complete article of my answer each time to show him OF CURRIER TRIP shipping rule No. 32, regarding observations without a flight in­ our appreciation of his bright To the Editor: watch standers who would like The key question is this: to fantasy and rhetoric, as my suggestions. We liv6 for the oc­ I am enclosing some pictures Is it considered a violation of to have an occasional watch or fellow Brother claims I did in casions when we say "Mate, this taken on the last trip of the the shipping rules or any other two offf in their home port. my last article. calls for two hours plus a penal­ Nathaniel Currier to Bremen. I existing rule for a watch stander, Lots of fellows have run afoul such as Fireman or Oiler, to So, how about it. Brothers of ty."-He then rushes to his room, would appreciate it if you could of this rule in one manner or have another Fireman or Oiler of the seafaring class. Do you want takes a couple of aspirins and find room to publish some of other simply because they did another watch take over his me to? Let's hear from the rest gets to work on an alibi for the them as the fellows in the pic­ not know cither of its existance watch by mutual agreement in of you. The only way to get a penalty. He'll pay off with ulcers. tures are all pretty well scat­ or exact meaning. tered by now, but might like to any port where there is a union complete analysis is by hearing SMALL FRY from the majority of seagoing I have heard contradicting in- Hall? see these reminders of the voy­ Here I am raving on about age. Also, would infractions of the men. the Mate when he's just small I would also like to recom­ rule occur if watch standers ro­ I'll close for now with a cheer­ time stuff. Any time a good SIU mend that the Schubert Bar in ful "hello" to all my former tated their watches either as a bunch can't handle a creep like Bremen be put on the LOG mail­ shipmates and friends. Be see­ convenience or to equalize over­ that I guess we'll all anchor ing list, as it is only about three ing you all through the pages time while the vessel is in a Send in the minutes of blocks from the grain docks and down on a farm. of the SEAFARERS LOG. port where there is a Union your ship's meeting to the the proprietor goes out of his As our minutes show, there John F. Wunderlich. Jr. Hall? Some action on this sub­ New York HaU. Only in that way to help seamen have a good ject wUl stop dissension between time. way can the membership act the membership and make a PETE SAYS SEATRAIN LIFE IS TOPS Another good thing about the on your recommendations, delegate's job a much more People spend a lot of money place is that it doesn't have a To the Editor: pleasant one. and then the minutes can be Just a few liftes to let you to go on a cruise in cold weather. bunch of moochers arid chiselers printed in the LOG for the Charles E. Burns know all is well on the Seatrain Just think we get paid for it. hanging around as is common in benefit of all other SIU (Ed. Note: Swapping of Havana. We're having a good Here on the Seatrain Havana most waterfront bars. There are crews. watches in port is not a vio­ time on this ship at both ends of we're getting first-rate food and plenty of nice girls, however, lation of the shipping rules; the run. Down in Galveston the the work is far from back-break­ and there is dancing nightly. The Hold those shipboard meet­ however, the Union suggests boys are getting used to stopping ing. This is the first time I have place is at Liegnitzstrasse 38. ings regularly, and send Shelly C. White that if a crewmember wishes in at Brother Walter Brightwell's been on a Seatrain and it's the those minutes in as soon as (Ed. Note: A couple of Bro­ to take off for more than a new ginmill, the Circle Bar and best job I ever had. possible. That's the SIU wayl E. (Pete) DiPieiro ther White's pictures appear couple of watches he contact Grill. The seafarer-Business-man Seatrain Havana on page six of this issue. the Union Hall for a relief.) is serving good food. Worry Wart Mate On Purdue Victory Suffers OT Ulcers Port Time Off Rule Draws Query Send Those Minutes �Friday. March 25. 1949 THE SEAFARERS SCANNING THE HARBOR Paradisacal Scene By LEO H. SIGL Tropical heaven— Yes. that it be; Oh. lucky seven— Conjuring sea. Tropical moonlight. A kiss from your lips. A sign and a smile. Enchanting seas; Trees in the night. A pause from eclipse. A chill for awhile. A mist in the breeze. Paradisiacal love scene. Tropical breeze. Tropical love birds. A kiss! That would please. Stages Of Man By I. H. PEPPER To be born— To ponder where from. To love— To wonder why. To grow old— And question purpose. To die— And know the answers. Change Of Mind By I. H. PEPPER Down to the cold, cold river he went. Grieved at the way his life had been spent. He gazed at the water; took out his knife— Then taxied on home and murdered his wife. On The Way (Submitted By DANIEL D. RUIZ) Another day spent out. And I lie on the hatch Feeling the propellor beat Like a wild heart. And I think of you. Everywhere I look I see you; in the rigging. Taut with wind; in the sky. The solitude of space. Nothing is so lost As' a ship at sea; No man so lonely As a sailor. Sailing Short All delegates aboard SlU ships are urged to make cer­ tain that every ship is fully manned before it leaves port. If the company tries to vio­ late the contract manning scale by sailing shorts the ' ship's delegate should call the nearest Union Hall immediately. The Union will take im­ mediate action to see that cur agreements are observed to the letter, as it did in the recently-reported instances of Isthmian vessels sailing short. Know your contract and report all violations to the . Union right away. \ LOG Page Nine Aiding Other Unions Moves Labor Forward, SaysMember something the shipowners would . To the Editor: I'd like to extend a bit of in- have loved to see us do. formation that might be of edu- Not only would the ILA strike cational benefit to some of our have .lasted longer, but when we members, a few of whom do not went on strike we would not understand why we assist other have their much needed support. unions in regards to picketing, No one ^can take all the time; distributing leafiets, etc. I would one has to give sometime. UNITY DID IT like to clarify this point. These men say we had no bus­ When we supported the gar­ iness in the Wall Street Strike ment district beef, we enabled and the Garment District beef. them to obtain contracts that They're wrong. As a union it is were believed impossible to get. our business and duty to as­ It wasn't just our union alone sist other unions to obtain un­ that achieved this fact it was ion wages, benefits and contracts. the unity and cooperation of We cannot isolate ourselves to several unions combined. When and if the Bland-Magnuthe job of handling only our affairs of the sea any more than son Bill is passed, it won't be our nation can isolate itself from solely our doing, but the com­ bined "effort of all the unions world trade. Had we not cooperated to the who aided us. There were many - Robin Tuxford crewmembers line the rail in Capetown harbor to catch a peek at the SS Sterling Castle in the back­ fullest extent with the ILA who aided us as past issues of ground. When the crew wasn't taking in the sights they spent when they were on strike we the LOG will show. their off-time practicing baseball around the decks. They later would have been guilty of sabo­ These organizations came to taging the labor movement, our .assistance not because they took on local teams in Durban. are thinking solely of their own good, but because it is an un­ written bond between laboring men and labor organizations to help each other. That's what is meant by the term labor move­ ment. A great combination of One thing that I think that To the Editor: labor unions of all affiliations The welfare plan just adopted will require consideration in our moving in one direction for the by the ILA, in which about organization's study of a wel­ betterment of laboring men ev­ 22,000 members will participate, fare plan is the nature of our erywhere. If we help another is one that merits the endorse­ employment. Seamen, unlike men union we are moving the whole ment of the majority of Seafar­ in other industries, change their movement along one more step. employment several times in the ers, in my opinion. James Carroll If, in our quest for a welfare course of a year, often working plan for Seafarers, we could ob­ for as many as five companies tain something similar but which in that time. Thus we would would be flexible enough to per­ have to arrive at a plan where­ mit improvements from time to by the employment would be time, we would be solidifying judged on a cumulative basis, re­ our position and the security of gardless of the various compan­ ies for which a man worked. our membership. Catching a breather between I mention this because if a To the Editor: meals. PO Messman Frenchy BROTHER FILIPPIS man's claim is honored only I am sending you the minutes Blanchard grabs a smoke. Pho­ for the time he works for an in­ of our last meeting aboard the LIKES LOG SERIES to taken by Rudolph (Gabby) dividual company, then we'll SS W. E. Downing, Mathiasen Gross, who invites Tuxford ON WELFARE PLAN have lots of Brothers sticking to tanker. The crewmembers would crewmembers interested in To the Editor: one company, which, in turn, copies of the photographs to Glad to read you are taking could develop company-minded- appreciate it if these minutes were entered in the LOG. write him at 2 Marshall Street. up the fight for organized labor ness among some of our mem­ Wallingford, Conn. on every front. Your data on bers. This would not be of bene­ We expect to arrive in Monte­ video, Uruguay, on March 8, welfare plans is really something fit to the membership. We have signed six months ar­ to think about. ARMORED CORPS The welfare plan is, in my ticles and expect to be out that Hope you keep on the educa­ SEAFARER ASKS opinion, a wonderful and very long. The articles were signed in tional side for us and our famil­ sound idea. But for the best New York on Dec. 1, 1948. PALS TO WRITE ies, who do not fully appreciate interests of all, let's try to work So far the Captain has been the value of organization, nor the To the Editor: out something solid right .in the requested by the company to aims of the SIU. I would like to learn the ad­ Your efforts to create a better beginning, even if we have to procure three months' stores at take a little longer in evolving Montevideo. The skipper. Cap­ dress of the U.S. Maritime Com­ understanding between us clari­ a plan to do so. It'll be time tain McPherson, has been very mission for the purpose of secur­ fies and justifies the fact that we well worth spending. cooperative so far in the voyage. are a Union of stolid Seafarers. ing ribbons issued during the At each port he has tried to ob­ * Luis Ramirez Lewis J. Filippis tain American currency for the late war. I've made quite a boys. search, but no one seems to RAISE 'EM HIGH, BOYS He is also a good man to deal know exactly where I should with whenever we have beefs. write for these items. He has requested that all our In March of 1948 I quit sailing beefs be written down on paper and have been a "doggie" for the and copies presented to him, the past seven months. It sure is a Chief Engineer and the Chief lot different that being aboard a Mate. In this way, he says, ev­ solid SIU ship, but I think I'll erything will be squared away live through it. In case some of with less friction between the my old shipmates are lying licensed and unlicensed person­ around the Hall with time on nel. their hands, I'd be glad to hear Joseph Scaramuiz from them. I've got more time Ship's Delegate than money and will answer SS W. E. Downing every letter received. My ad­ dress is: Pvt Harold Watson, RA Scotty Ross' Widow 16267706, Hq. Btry., 14th AFA En., 2nd Armd. Div., Camp Hood, Thanks Seafarers Texas. To the Editor: Snuffy Waison I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members of the (Ed. Nole: Write to the fol­ Seafarers International Union lowing address specifying the for their kindness and sympathy ribbons you are applying for during the illness and death of and they will send you the my husband, William (Scotty) necessary forms to be filled SS Suzanne crewmembers cool off with the brew at the Ross, out: Captain Frank Rusk. With best wishes for the fu­ Mayaguiz Dock Terminal in Puerto Rico. Left to right—Carl Executive Secretary. Medals ture, I remain Wamsley. Luis Ramirez and Isadora Levy. 'Ramirez, who sub­ Award Board. U.S. Maritime Mrs. William Ross mitted the photo, stated that the shot was made by "a lady Commission. Washington 25. Mobile, Ala. beachcomber." D. C.) Complete Study To Insure 'Solid' Welfare Plan Asked Downing Skipper Has Right Tack On Cooperation �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 25. 1949 Some Facts About Social Security Survivors* Insurance other than employment does not Men and women in service are person who paid funeral ex­ insurance means income for your affect the right to receive these not under social security because penses. old age, and protection for your Your Federal old age and sur- payments. they are employees of the Fed­ Where death occurred on or family if you die. virors insurance, which will pro­ Payments to a wife will stop eral Government. Eifter January 1, 1947, lump-sum If you work on a job covered vide income for your old age, if she is divorced from her hus­ payments are paid to the widow, by social security, tell your wife also provides protection for your band, and payments to a widow, Lump-Sum Payments or widower, and only if the that there wiU be something family in the event of your young or old, will be stopped if If a worker dies leaving no spouse was living with the wag^- coming to her if you die. The death, at any age. she remarries. Notice, however, one eligible who could claim a eamer at the time ,of death. chances are that she doesn't If a worker dies "fully in­ that if a widow remarries and monthly insurance payment in If there is no widow or know it. sured" tmder this part of the her payment is stopped, the pay­ the month of death, a lump-sum. widower, or the spouse was not For everybody we suggest two Social Security Act, monthly in­ ments for the children may con­ payment'may, be made. living with the wage-earner, rules to remember: ' surance payments will go to: tinue. Again, the wage earner must lump-sum payments may be paid to the person who paid the fu­ His children until they are 1. Whenever a worker reaches A child's payment is suspended have been either "fully insured' 18 years old 65, if he has been working if he works, and stopped entirely or "currently insured" under this neral expenses. His widow, if she has such under social security, he if he is adopted by someone out­ part of the social security pro­ The claim for lump-sum pay­ a young child in her care should get in touch with side his immediate family. A gram. These terms have been ment must be filed within two His widow, if she is 65 or the nearest office of the So­ child's payment will also be discussed earlier. The amount years of the wage earner's death. older, or when she reaches stopped if he or she marries. cial Security Administration payable is from $60 to about There are some exceptions for 65. and find out where he Similar restrictions are im­ $250, depending upon earnings. servicemen and their survivors, or where the wage earner died If a worker leaves no widow posed on dependent parents re­ stands. Where death occurred before or child, his parents may qualify ceiving monthly insurance pay­ January 1, 1947 these lump-sum outside of the United States. 2. If a worker dies after work­ for monthly insurance payments ments. payments go to the widow, ing under social security, Things To Remember at age 65, but only if they were widower, children, grandchildren someone should get in touch dependent on him. or parents in the order named, Your SS Card If you have been following this at once, with the nearest Lump-sum death payments are but if none of these survive then series of articles you know .that office of the Social Security If you have a social security the lump-gum may be paid to the made where there is no one Federal old-age and- survivors Administration. eligible to claim a monthly in­ card, the Social Security Ad­ ministration is keeping an in­ surance payment. A worker is "fully insured" if dividual record" of your earnings he has worked and has been paid in a big central office at Balti­ at least $50 a quarter (under so­ more, Maryland. When you work under social cial security) for one-half the New York, the greatest port 68—W. 28th St. 35—Jefferson St. quarters after January 1, 1937, security your employer sends in in the world, poses a problem 72—W. 30th St. . • 36—Jefferson St. or after age 21, and before the each three months a report of for anyone who is unfamiliar 73—W. 33rd St. 37—Clinton St. your earnings, and gives your with its vast network of harbor 74—w: 34th St. quarter of death38—Montgomery St. A wage earner who has name and social security account facilities. The SEAFARERS LOG 75—W. 35th St. 39—Montgomery St. worked and has been paid at number, as you gave it to him. publishes the following list of 76_W. 36th St. 40—Gouverneur Slip least $50 a quarter for 6 out of These reports go finally to the metropolitan-area piers and their 77—W. 37th St. 41—Gouverneur Slip the last 13 quarters of his life Social Security Administration locations in the hope that it will 78—W. 38th St. 42—Gouverneur Slip may be "currently insured" if he office at Baltimore, where they serve as a useful guide for SIU 79—W. 39th St. 43—Jackson St. are posted to the individual members: is not "fully insured." 80—W. 40th St. 44—Jackson St. In this case, monthly insurance records. 81—W. 41st St." 67—E. 19th St. payments will be made to a There are more than 70,000,000 NORTH RIVER 83—W. 43rd St. 68—E. 20th St. young child, or to a widow with social security accounts in Balti­ 69—E. 21st St. 84—W. 44th St. such a child in her care, or a more. No one can keep your A—Nr. the Aquarium 86—W. 46th St. 70—E. 22nd St. 1—Nr. the Aquarium lump-sum payment may be record straight unless you do 88—W. 48th St. 73 -E. 25th St. 2—Battery PI. made. your part! You must see that 105—E. 90th St. 90_W. 50th St. 3—Morris St. Social security protection was your employer has your name 106—E. 91st St. 92—W. 52nd St. 7—Morris & Rector Sts. given to veterans of this war by and social security account num­ 110—Moving Docks 93_W. 53rd St. B^Rector St. legislation which the President ber just as they appear on your 94_W. 54th St. 9—Carlisle St. signed on August 10, 1946. social security card. 95_W. 55th St. HARLEM-RIVER 10—^Albany St. If a veteran served 90 days or You should have only one so­ 96—W. 56th St. more during the war, and was cial security account. If you lose 11—Cedar St. 123—E. 108th St. 97_W. 57th St. honorably discharged, he is con­ your card, get a duplicate with 13—Cortlandt St. 132—E. 117th St. 98—W. 58th St. sidered to be "fully insured" un­ the same number. If you change 14—Fulton St. 99_W. 59th St. der the Social Security Act, if your name, be sure to notify the 15—Vesey St. BRONX 119_W. 135th St. he dies within three years after Social Security Administration, 16—Barclay St. 120—W. 155th St. E. 138th St.—Ft. Morris, Tiffany his discharge. so your record can be corrected.. 17—Park PI. 121—W. 156th St. Sts. 18—Murray St. Payment will be calculated as If you want to know how 122—W. 157th St.. 184th St.—(HR.) (Ford ham though the veteran had an aver­ 19—Warren St. much your social security ac­ 123—W. 158th St. Landing) age monthly wage of $160. This 20—Chambers St. 124—^Dyckman St. actually works out to something count shows, you' may have a 21—Duane St. statement once each year. Mis­ B W 67th St. BROOKLYN over $56 a month if the veteran 22—Jay St. takes in social security record D W 68th St. leaves a widow and two children. 23—Harrison St. Bush Dock Piers 1-8—Bet. 50th E W 69th St. This applies to all veterans usually cannot be corrected after 25:—N. Moore (New) & 40th Sts. four years. F W 69th St. who qualify, even if they have 26—Beach St. (New) 3—Ft. Doughty St. H W 70th St. never worked under social se­ 27—Hubert St. 4—Ft. of Vine St. Who Is Covered G W 70th St. curity. 28—Laighl) St. 5—Ft. of Poplar St. Grand Central RR Piers If you work for somebody else 29—Vestry St. There is one exception. Since 6—Ft. of Middagh St. 66 St. 7 Ave. this special payment is based on in business or industry you are 32—Canal St. 7—Ft. of Cranberry St. 3 blk. W. Subway military service, no payment will probably under the Federal old- 34—Canal St. 8—^Ft. of Orange St. be made under this new part of age and survivors insurance pro­ 36—Charlton St. 9—Ft. of Pineapple St. EAST RIVER the Social Security Act if the gram. 37—Charlton St. 10—Ft. of Clark St. veteran's dependents get a vet­ 4—Broad St. Actually the law says that if 38—King St. 11—Bet. Clark & Pierrepont St. eran's pension from the Veterans you work for someone else, with­ 39—^W. Houston St. . 5—Jeannette Pk. 12—Ft. of Pierrepont St. Administration, since such pay­ in the United States, Alaska or 40—Clarkson St. 6—Jeannette Pk. „ 15—Ft. of Montague St. ments are also based on military Hawaii, you are under this pro­ 41—Leroy St. 7—Coenties Slip 16—Ft. of Remsen St. service. 8—Cuylers Al. 42—^Moi-ton St. gram unless your work is: 17—Ft. of Joralemon St. Every person receiving either 1. Agricultural labor. 9—Old Slip 43—Barrow St. 18—Ft. of State St. Federal old-age or survivors in10—Jones La. 2. Domestic service in a pri­ 44—Weehawken St. 20—Ft. of Atlantic Ave. isurance payments is required to 11—Jones La. 45—W. 10th St. vate home. 23—Ft. of Pacific St. report certain events which may 13_Wall St. 3. Casual labor not connected 46—Charles La. 24—Ft. of Amity St. suspend or stop payments. 14—^Depeyster St. 47—Charles La. with a business. 26—Ft. of Congress St. Any person receiving a 15—Fletcher St. 4. Service performed for a s(m, 48—W. 11th St. 27—Ft. of Baltic St. monthly insurance payments who 16—Burling Slip a daughter, or a spouse, or 49—Bank St. 29—Ft. of Kane St. works under social security and 17—Fulton Market by a child under 21 work­ 50—Bethune St. 30—Ft. of Irving St. earns as much as $15 is re­ 18—^BeekmanSt. ing for his father or mother. 51—Jane St. 32—Ft. of Degraw St. quired to notify the Social Se19—Peck Slip & Beekman St. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38—South of 5. Services in the employ of 52—Gansevoort St. eurity Administration. His pay­ 20—Peck Slip the Federal, State or local 53—Little W. 12th St. Hamilton Ave. (Atlantic ment is suspended for the month 21—Dover St. government. 54—W. 13th St. Basin) Su which he (or she) works. 22—James Slip 6. Services in the employ of a 56—W. 14th St. 39—Ft. of Coffey St. > Work that is not covered by 25—Oliver St. religious, charitable, or edu­ 57—W. 15th St. 40—Ft. of Van Dyk St. Federal old-age and survivors in26—Catharine Slip cational non-profit organiza­ 58—W. 16th St. 41—Ft. of Beard St. eurance does not affect the pay­ 27—Catharine Slip tion. 59—W. 17th & 18th Sts. 45—Ft. of Conover St. ments. A retired worker, or a 28—Catharine & Market Slip If you work for yourself or if 60—W. 19th St. 46—Ft. of Van Brunt St. young widow receiving pay­ you are a partner in business 61—W. 20th St. 2^Market Slip 47—Ft. of Richards St. ments, may" operate a business you are not under this law. If 62—W. 22nd St. 30—Market Slip 48, 49, 50—Bet. Richards & ©r do domestic or agricultural you work for a railroad you are 64—W. 24th St. 31—Pike Slip Dwight St. work without suspending the under the Railroad.. Retirement 65—W. 25th St. _ 32—Pike St. monthly insurance payments. 51, 52, 53, 54—Ft. of Columbia 33—Rutgers St. Act, which is entirely separate 66—W. 26th St. Of course, income from sources from this program. St. (Erie Basin) 34—Rutgers St. 67—W. 27th St. New York City Pier Direetory �FtidajT' Match 25. 1949 Page Eleven THE SEA FA RER S LflG Bernstein Bid For Passenger Ship Subsidy Ciears Obstacie {Continuei from Page I) ceive the Commission's approval. The General Meigs, which is scheduled to be returned to the Maritime Commission this week by the American President Lines, like the Gordon, is capable of carrying up to 1,600 pasBengers. The company has stated that it is not seeking a long term charter of the ships, as the final objective is to purchase outright two P-2 class carriers from the Maritime Commission. The two ships eyed for pur­ chase by the company are the General John Pope and the Gen­ eral William Weigel, which would be concerted to carry 750 passengers. Immediate approval of the company's application would allow the ships to be in operation by mid-August. The chartered ships, carrying 1,300 passengers, would be ready for service by mid-May and have a twenty-one day turnaround. An old hand at operating pas­ senger ships, Bernstein prior to the war owned a large passenger fleet. A German subject he op­ erated his Red Star Line between Antwerp and New York. When Hitler came to power Bernstein's property was con­ fiscated. He fled to this country and went into the freight trade, operating freighters in the tramp trade. During the war he oper­ ated one freighter which he owned. Following the end of hos­ tilities, he operated 12 freighters under charter for some time. He then attempted to resume tourist travel operations under the U.S. flag, but was unable to work out his plans with the Gov­ ernment. For several months last year he operated the SS Contin­ ental under the Panamanain flag. The SIU has thrown its full support behind the Bernstein move and recommends that Sea­ farers write to the Maritime Commission urging their approv­ al of the Bernstein application or a subsidy to operate passen­ ger ships in trade route 8. The Bernstein Line is contract­ ed to the SIU, and the Union's relations with the company have been excellent. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA A. Packert, $2.00; J. Scott, $2.00; INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS H. R. Hutchins, $5.00; A. Olagiiibel • C. Pipinos, $1.00: K. E. Mori., $1.00; A. Browne, $1.00; M. Laca, $5.00; W. Pietro Paulln, $5.00;. Leslie L. Wilson, Wung, $5.00; C. L. Graham, $2.00; T. $2.00; J. A. Anderson, $1.00; J. B $5.00; C. Papactimitriou, $1.00; Linous Smigielski, $1.00; R. Ruff, $1.00; H. Lightfoot, $I.OO:B '. R. LeBlanc, $1.00; Otto Sehon, $5.00; Herman Meijer, Childs, $2.00; J. Byrne, $2.00; N. Tas- G. S. Wickers, $2.00; F. Massey, $2.00 $5.00; Milton J. Karlovec, $5.00; ka, $1.00; P. Willoughby, $2.00; J. SS STEEL ARCHITECT Thomas M. Cower, $5.00; S. Miskow, Stachowic2, $1.00. A. Sprung, $1.00; G. B. Samat, $2.00; $3.00; Frank Delgadoi $1.00; C. B. A. L. Driessens, $2.00; S. Rivers, $2.00; SS NEW. LONDON Rodriguez, $tKOO; Philip Wolf, $5.00; H. E. Mossburg, Jr., $1.00; M. Stein- R. J. Sturba, $2.00; W. Nash, $2.00; Thomas J. Heffarty, $5.00; Rosarlo P, sapir, $1.00; E. Crosby, $2.00; C. P. Jemigan, $2.00; J. E. Melton, $3.00; Nieves, $5.00. Sanders, $2.00; A. F. Callaiian, $3.00; A. C. Taylor, $3.00; E. E. Roberts, F. J. West, $1.00; J. B. Schutte G, E. Lothrop, $1.00. $3.00. $2.00; Thomas E. Freeland, $5.00; Wal SS TEAL SS BEATRICE ter W. Love, $2.00; Francis T. DiCarlo, J. P. Hancock, $1.00; D. E. Nash, G. EdeC $5.00. $3.00; C. J. Robles, $1.00; C. S. Kowal $1.00; W. R. Wilkins, $2.00; J. Vilasis, ski. $2.00; J. C. Simmons, $1.00 SS MICHAEL $2.00; L. W. Ritch, $2.00; R. W. JopMichael Miller, $2.00; R. S. Cantor, J. Norris, $2.00; J. R. Gordon, $1.00; lin, $2.00; R. Gischram, $2.00; O. $1.00; L. D. Furman, $5.00; Wm. James Stewart, $1.00; M. P. Cox, $3.00; •Bowdreau, $4.00; A. D. Amaral. $2.00; Armstrong, $5.00. F. T. DiCarlo, $2.00; G. O'Rourke, C. S. Couch, $1.00; W. W. Perkins, , SS GOV. BIBBS $1.00; W. F. Knesek, $1.00; B. $1.00; E. H. Falkner, $1.00; W. J. F. M. Welch, $1.00; C. M. Futch Schwartz, $2.00; Jose DaCunka, $1.00; Schafer, $2.00; N. A. Cobb, $2.00. $2.00; H. A. Garcia, $2.00; P. B. Ryan E. A. Gibson, $3.00; J. J. Martus, $1.00; SS JULESBURG $2.00; B. C. Lynn, $2.00; W. F. Harris. Jose Dacuhna, $2.00; C. ^ M. Glj^jtis, L. J. Guillot, $5.00; R. L, Smith. $3.00; I. A. Chauncey, $2.00; E. Prit $3.00; M. Livanos, $3.00,-' E. Papalios, chard, $2.00; M. Bernes, $2.00; R. B $3.00; Omar Ames, $3.00; C. J. Quinnt, $2.00; G. Pagano, $1.00; A. Seeberger, $1.00; H. Rodgers, $2.00. Hunt, $4.00; W. C. Coleman, $1.00. $1.00. SS HEYWARD SS ALCOA PATRIOT SS R. SEMMES H. V, Erickson, $2.00; W. M. 5. J. O. Beck, $1.00; W. V. Click, $2.00 J. Valencia, $1.00; J. D. Otto, $1.00: Forney, $2.00; R. J. McConnell, $1.00; H. J. Thompson, $2.00; W. J. Blancol J. Bubose, $1.00; F. Simione, $2.00. J. W. Eichenberg. $2.00; F. L. Barclay, $1.00; E. R. Crowell, $1.00; C. Buleoa SS HILTON $2.00; K. G. Karlson, 2.00; W. Stevens, $1.00; C. J. Fetters, $2.00. E. T. McCambridge, $1.00; V. Speys, $2.00; A. A. K. Leiro, $1.00; G. K. SS HELEN $2.00. Brown, $1.00. • D. Nixon. $5.00; W. J. Smith, $1.00 SS MARINE ARROW SS ARLYN A. Coelho, $5.00; C. Itquierdo, $1.00. R , H. Ingle, $1.00; G. R. EspenC. Gunsett, $1.00; D. Seda, $1.00; S. SS ROBIN KETTERING slade, $1.00; J. J. Davies, $2.00; W. Nathan, $1.00; P. Bazaar, $1.00; E. J. Hauser, $5.00; W. Hollard, $5.00 Jones, $2.00; B. Price, $2.00; J. AxelConrad, $1.00; L. Brigida, $1.00; P. son, $2.00; L. Dower, $2.00; P. C. Perez. $1.00; L. Soler, Jr., $1.00; F. Mendo2;a, $1.00; M. Wautlet, $2.00; R. Bonosora, $1.00; F. Carraro, $5.00; A. ROBERT McALPINE JOE STACKOWICZ Bridge, $1.00; J. Wolkowski, $1.00; C. Torres, $1.00; P. Seidenberg, Jr., $1.00. Anyone knowing his where­ Mail is being held for you at Partello, $1.00. SS. AFOUNDRIA abouts is asked to contact his the SIU San Francisco Hall. P. F. Rasmussen, $2.0(1; J. F. Kozar, SS P. LAFITTE mother, Mrs. Sylvia McAlpine, ft F. Douglas, $1.00; B. Woturski, $1.00; A. P. Lazzaro, $1.00; C. Micallef, McGregor, Michigan. He has $1.00; R. H. Porturnicki, $2.00; L. $1.00; G. A. Burke, $3.00; W. A. JAY I. BROWN Beyer, $1.00; D. C. Austel, $2.00; K. BALTIMORE ..14 North Gay St. Gilmore, $1.00; J. Sharp, $1.00. missing since he payed off the Bill Porter asks you to con­ G. Sivertsen, $2.00; J. Araya, $1.00; C. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 Choctaw Trail in New Orleans SS T. CRESAP Moonan, $2.00; W. Koszubski, $2.00; tact him at 203 Washington St., BOSTON 276 Slate St. T. Kuhn,$2.00 . on Feb. 2, 1946. R. Padilla, $2.00; E. M. Metts, $2.00; Steubenville, - Ohio. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 H. Connolly, $2.00; M. Rzenkowicz, Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 SS ALAWAI ft ft ft GALVESTON 30823rd St. C. V. Parker, $i.OO; J. G. Avery, $2.00; M. Coratti, $1.00; John FedesoJESSE R. ADAMS Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 $2.00; J. H. Parnell, $2.00; H. J. Sul- vich, $1.00. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. livan. $1.00; R. L. McCombs, $1.00; SS ROBIN NOWBRAY Contact your mother at LaCal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Bill Brannan, $1.00; L. L. Childs, $1.00; C. C. Hunter, $1.00; R. N. Kelley, guna Beach, California. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. A. S. Holland, $1.00; J. M. Kelly, $1.00; $2.00; F. F. Farthing, $1.00; J. Mor­ Members who forward E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 E. W. Seeley, $5.00. ft ft ft gan, $5.00; A. Thevik, $2.00; W. Mortheir membership books to NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. ANGEL CABRERA rell, $2.00; R. J. Sullivan, $1.00; D. D. SS POLARIS Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 the New York Hall for retire­ G. M. Maximo, $3.00; R. R, Jose, Lupton, $2.00; E. T. Petterson, $1.00; Your son, Charles, asks you to NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. 1.00; Wm. J. D. O'Connor, $25.00; J. A. Mosher, $1.00; R. O. Kuntz, $1.00. write him at 112 Garfield Ave­ ment are urged to mark the Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 SS CHRYSANTHP STAR W. Young, $2.00; Elison Brown, $1.00; nue, Endicott, N. Y. Emergency. envelope with the notatioa PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. C. G. Crevier, $2.00; J. A. Pilutis, Receipt No. 75399, $2.00; F. Boyne, J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ft ft ft $2.00; S. R. Masters, $1.00; S. Wallace, $4.00. "Attention: Sth floor," in-or­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. CHARLES SLANINA $2.00; J. Ramas, $1.00; F. J. Clinski, Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 der to insure quicker hand­ $2.00; R. Pole, $1.00; R. M. Guarino, Communicate with your wife SAN JUAN, P.R.... .252 Ponce de Leon 1.00. ling of the matter. L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 at East Shirley Street, Box 30, SS MOSTANK SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. Nassau, Bahamas. Marking of the envelope in R. Severson, $1.00; F. Kaufman, Jim DraVdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 the manner advised above $1.00; 1. Peacock, $2.00; W. Davas, ft ft ft TACOMA ...1519 Pacific St. GUY F. PLAHN will save time and will result Broadway 0484 1.00; R. Derrough, $1.00; W. Clifton, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. $1.00. in prompt return of the book Get in touch with A. Joffrion Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 SS h{ONTGOMERV CITY to the sender. at 215 Canal Street, New Or­ WILMINGTON, Calif., 227 Avalon Blvd. R. J. Rundberg, $2.00;' A. Leiner, leans. Terminal 4-2874 $2.00; G. E. Zimmerman, $2.00. HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St, N.Y.C. SS HILTON SECRETARY-TREASURER A. Jensen, $2.00; W. L. Mauck, Paul Hall $1.00; H. L. »Alexander, $1.00; F. (Continued from Page 1) DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Mazet, $1.00; E. Caravona, $2.00; F. side the CTMA plea by an Lindsey Williams Fischer, $2.00. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER anonymous commentator: SS STEEL ADVOCATE farers International Union is available to all members who wish Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler M. Hook, $3.00; G. Shaffer. $2.00; Joseph Volpian "A Fool is a man who knows to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of W. Piedzczuk, $2.00; B. Centeno, $2.00; their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have everything, A. Duda, $2.00; A. Wargo, $1.00; A. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Gintel, $2.00; T. Anurychowski, $2.00; "A smart man is one who pro­ SIU branch for this purpose. H. Bullock, $1.00; F. Proctor, $1.00; HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. M. Gulp, $2.00; A. B4namili, $3.00. fits by his mistakes, However, for those who are at sea or at a distance frorh a SIU Phone 5-8777 SS T. NUTTALL "A sucker is one who can better haU, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. D. Tussel, $3.00; J. C. WaUace, Beacon 4336 himself, but doesn't; which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 $1.00; A. Baum, $3.00; F. F. Reese, RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. $1.00; T. O. Rainey, $1.00; E. C Hill, "Don't be a sucker. Vote YES Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. $1.00; M. M, Cross, $1.00; J, M. Foster. for SIU, Douglas 2-8363 $1.00. "Apd be SURE of your SS STEEL SEAFARER SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. J. R. Longhurst, $2.00; R. J. Rod­ Main 0290 protection!" WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. riguez, $2.00; M. E. Folts, $3.00; A. A. The voting of the Government Terminal 4-3131 Felts, $2.00; S. Vergara, $1.00; E. R. Goulet, $4.00; P. Delacemn, $2.00; J. Camp will wind up the NLRB P. Trust, $2.00; A. Rodriguez, $2.00; R. G. Atizada, $2.00; T. M. Diahgson, election, which began with the Name MONTREAL 1227 PhUipa Square $2.00; P. B. Aton, $5.00; G. G. Malby, balloting of . the SS Fort Hoskins Plateau 6700—^Marquette 5909 $4.00; E. A. Ely, $1.00; S. C. Gibbons, crew in New York on Feb. 20. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. $5.00; B. Duplantis, $4.00; R. Marrero, Other Cities Service ships whose Street Address Phone North 1229 $1.00. ballots are already in are the PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. . SS R. INGER30LL Winter Hill, Bents Fort, Royal Phone: 8501 City Zone State C. H. Lewis, $1.00; C, Harvey, $1.00; TORONTO lllA Jarvie St. D. B. Militar, $2.00; C. Oliver, $2.00; Oak, Salem Maritime, Lone Jack Elgin 8719 GO. B, Smith, $1.00; Guy McKinley, and Bradford Island. Seven Signed VICTORU^ B.C. 902 Bough ton St. $5.00; A. Debelich, $3.00; L. B. Gooch, other ships were voted last year. Empire 4831 $2.00; H. B. Rains, $1.00; C. A. SchuesVANCOUVER 868 HamUton St. sler, $2.00; R. Cronin, $2.00: A. C. They went overwhelmingly SIU Book No. Pacific 7824 Touchon, $2.00; E. M. Villapol, $1.00: and were so certified by the NLRB. ' P. Daily, $2.00; J. L. Neel, $2.00. SlU HULLS SIU, A&6 District RETIRING BOOKS Gov't Camp Should Ballot By March 31 Notice To All SIU Memliers SUP Canadian District PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thei address below: �THE Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 25. 1949 1:^ WHAT ttfllWK., •• • '• -v QUESTION: Shipboard and shoreside educational meetings are becoming increasingly popular with the membership. What do you think are some of the topics that should be dis­ cussed at these sessions? -mm:. T. FORSBERG. ABs The membership, especially Ihe newcomers, should be informed of fhe SIU's role in bettering conditions in maritime. Although this has been stressed at meet­ ings which I have attended, there are alyrays members around who weren't ashore at the earlier meetings. This matter cannot be stressed enough. It should be hammered away at time and time again, so that the member­ ship will appreciate the condi­ tions that have been won. Con­ ditions on SIU ships are much better than any others, and I've been on ships of many flags and unions. We're at the top. The youngsters should be continu­ ally reminded of this fact. B. HARDACKER, Steward: The union education meeting is an ideal place for Seafarers to get a complete knowledge of their organization—how it is set up, how it operates and what it is trying to achieve for the mem­ bership. Such discussions would be particularly important to the permit men. The whole subject could be broken down into sec­ tions like union finances, with am explanation of the matters of dues and assessments and the reasons for them. Members should also be made to underfldtand their obligations to the Vitkm and the membership. And meetings should be held every week. . DINO DeVITA, OS: I'd like to hear the educational department inform the member­ ship of the great job that is be­ ing done in the organizational drive. A lot of ihe members don't know how much of the Union's energy is being devoted toward securing more jobs for the membership. I was aboard an unorganized ship for five months ^nd I saw Organizers come aboard who really knew their jobs, thanks to the .educa­ tion they had received at these meetings. While I was aboard this unorganized ship I didn't know much about the SIU, but since attending 'the meetings I have learned much of the SIU's structure and background. FRANK ZANANSKI, Oiler: One thing that could be profit­ ably discussed in education meet­ ings is our agreements. Those agreements should be carefully analyzed for the membership. There have been a lot of misun­ derstandings aboard the ships I've sailed, misunderstandings with the Captains and Engineers that could have been avoided. Of course, there are other things to be discussed. That's why educa­ tion meetings are a good idea. The meetings can be used to ac­ quaint the membership with cur­ rent and past Union activities. Another subject worth kicking around is what to do with gashounds. J. L. GREEN, AB: Anything that is of importance to the seamen's welfare is worth being aired at Union education meetings. At the moment, one of the things I think should be brought up from time to time is the problem of gashounds and performers. Although' these have been reduced to a minimum, any gashound or performer is always a danger to his shipmates. This fact should be stressed in the in­ terest of protecting our contracts. Another thing to be emphasized is the importance of organizing the unorganized because non­ union seamen are always a threat to our conditions. CHARLES LYNSKY, OS: One of the important problems to be tackled is that of gashounds. These birds should be lectured on the harm they do their Union Brothers. At the same time the members should be informed of the machinery for handling gashounds who don't want to straighten up. Another idea worth kicking around is that of planning how members can live in a port while waiting for a ship. If the Brothers can offer ideas on this, and consolidate them into a sort of directory o£ the inexpensive places to eat« sleep, etc., it would help a Brother in a strange town stretch his slim finances. JAY SAVAGE, OS: I think the meetings should work toward familiarizing the members with the Union in general. Stress should be put on organizing and its importance to the Union. They should be told how to go about getting jobs on unorganized ships, even if the outfit has only one ship. The bigger outfits will follow in due time. In line with this men should be shown that they have nothing to fear aboard unor­ ganized ships. Some men be­ lieve that to go aboard as an Organizer will put them in dan­ ger of being dumped. On the parliamentary side, members should be taught the methods for conducting meetings. JOHN ADAMS, Oiler: At Union education meetings, the contracts should be discussed fully so that every man may be considered as qualified to fill the job of delegate, even though only one man is officially chosen to represent each department. The constitution should also be re­ viewed at these meetings because I have noticed that many Broth­ ers have indicated by their ac­ tions af' meetings that they don't fully understand it. Now that there is a decline in ship­ ping, it might be wise to discuss possible plans for equalizing the employment possibilities for all of the membership. JOHN LOCKE, OS: Amng the things I, think should be thoroughly discussed at Union education meetings is the group registration procedure. This is a highly important mat­ ter. It appears to me that a lot of guys don't quite understand how group registration works. Full discussion would give all hands the score. Another thing that should be'a topic at the edu­ cation meetings is the Union or­ ganizing program. In this way the men could be kept up to date on the progress the Union is making in the unorganized field, and of the difference in conditions aboard SIU and un­ organized ships. JOSEPH MALONE, Steward: I've been to a number of edu­ cation meetings and think we should have many more of them. You'll never hear anything to hurt you, and the chances are you'll hear something to benefit you. One subject I haven't heard discussed at any meeting I've attended is what we must do to protect our present con­ tracts. That's an important sub­ ject. Then, too, we ought to pay a little more attention to. out political friends, in my opinion. Maybe a union shouldn't be in politics, but there comes a time when it is much easier to reward friends than cope with enemies. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 25, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GOV'T CAMP SHOULD BALLOT BY MARCH 31 CONVENTION OPENS 28TH IN BALTIMORE TELL CONGRESS:WE WANT BLAND BILL BERNSTEIN'S BID FOR OPERATING SUBSIDY GAINS A PROBLEM THAT ALL UNIONS FACE:DRINKS,DRINKERS-AND PERFORMERS CORPORATION PROFITS RISE AND SO DOES UNEMPLOYMENT WAGE EARNER'S BUCK BUYS MORE WHEN IT SHOPS AT CO-OP STORES HERE'S GOOD NEWS:VOLUNTEERS MAY MAKE ARMY DRAFT UNNECESSARY NEW ORLEANS CALLED STEADIEST OF ALL PORTS FOR SEAFARER PANAMA TANKERS UP BY 229% SINCE WAR PORT MOBILE REPORTS PICK-UP IN SHIPPING NEW YORK HAS HOPES FOR PASSENGER SHIPS RARE COMBINATION HELPED BEGET TAFT-HARTLEY ACT SHIPPING SCENE IS BRIGHTER FOR PORT TAMPA OPERATORE MEANS MORE JOBS FOR SEAFARERE MAGELLAN FOUND WAY TO FAR EAST TACOMA HAS FAIR SHIPPING WEEK MEMBER WARNS OF CAB OUTFITS THAT PASSED HOTEL PICKETS CHARTER MEMBER PAUL COOK DIES SUDDENLY ABOARD HARTE BEAVER MEN EAGER FOR SIU EDUCATION AIDING OTHER UNIONS ,OVES LABOR FORWARD,SAYS MEMBER COMPLETE STUDY TO INSURE 'SOLID' WELFR PLAN ASKED SOME FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY NEW YORK CITY PIER DIRECTORY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/25/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 12 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9645bb99a3acb99c7f2e53cdfe56bada.PDF 86913a674a91d1fb3b4b66ee073f7b4b PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 18. 1949 No. 11 US Stifles Own Fleet, But Builds Shipping Foreign Tonnage Seen To Surpass Pre-War Totals Den'tTaOcSIU, Is Warning To CS Crewmen The 16 nations receiving Mar­ shall Plan goods need American economic aid in many fields, but one field in which they need nothing is shipping, the facts demonstrate. According to a survey made public this week, the combined fieets of the Marshall Plan coun­ tries will be 5,000,000 deadweight tons bigger than they were in 1939, when current shipbuilding programs are completed. Nevertheless, the Marshall Plan beneficiaries keep asking for American support to "re­ build" their already rebuilt mer­ chant fleets and for more cargoes to cari-y, Washington observers point out. They add that this probably is the root of the "Hoffman Plan" to reduce the participation of American ships and American crews in the foreign aid trade. US TREADS WATER Among the sizable shipbuild­ ing programs in Europe now are the following: Great Britain, 3,216,000 tons; Norway, 2,799,000 tons; France, 762,000 tons; Sweden, 683,000 tons; the Netherlands, 279,000 tons; Denmark, 254,000 tons. The survey of the European program reveals that the foreign fleet will not only be bigger than it was before the war, but will be much faster. Meanwhile, the American ship­ building industry is treading water for want of a long-range program commensurate with this country's size and world posi­ tion, all authorities agree—ex(Continued on Page 5) The conclusion of the Cities Service collective bargaining election is now awaiting the bal­ loting of the SS Government Camp. Meanwhile the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District advised all proUnion men on the company's vessels to keep mum on the union question until the final results are announced. The Union's advice to the CS tankermen was made in face of the company's determination to fire men suspected of pro-Union sentiment. The Government Camp, the last of the nine ships eligible to be balloted, is expected to vote when she returns to Montevideo, Uruguay, sometime within the next few weeks. Although she was to have been voted last week, the Government Camp left Montevideo without voting because the ballots did not arrive in time. In cautioning the Cities Service tankermen against openly dis- Former CS Men Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January 1 for any reason whatsoever are urged to get in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write, giving all details of their employment and discharge. SIU Head­ quarters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. * Meanwhile, all pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Compemy ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The com­ pany is making every effort to replace men with known pro-union leanings. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. cussing the Union question the SIU recommended that all mat­ ters connected with unionization be placed in the hands of the shipboard organizer who acts as contact with the Union. Careful-adherence to this pro­ cedure will greatly reduce the possibility of a man being fired, the SIU pointed out. Company policy calls for the immediate dismissal of any man suspected of even the slightest degree of sympathy with the Union. Men with pro-Union leanings have been fingered by company stooges aboard all CS ships. Charges of unfair labor prac­ tices have already been filed with the. National Labor Relations Board by the SIU in behalf of more thsui 30 men recently fired for having pro-Union sentiments. Representatives Ready To Consider Bland Bill The House of Representatives the LOG of March 11, the Senate purchased in this country, how­ is scheduled to consider the Foreign Relations Committee on ever. Bland Bill on Monday, March 21, the advice of Paul G. Hoffman, It was Paul G. Hoffman who according to the latest informa­ ECA Administrator, appi'oved a touched off a battle which has bill limiting the 50 percent par­ lasted upwards of three months, tion from Washington . The Bland Bill, which has been ticipation of American ships to when he proposed taking advan­ unanimously approved by the cargoes originating in this coun­ tage of a loophole about freight House Committee on Merchant try. rates in the present 50-percent Marine in a slightly revised form, The Senate Foreign Relations clause in the Marshall Plan guarantees that 50 percent or Committee did not limit the legislation, to ship all foreign more of all government financed American taxpayer's liability for aid bulk cargoes in foreign bot­ cargoes, including Marshall Plan foreign aid purchases to goods toms. cargoes, must go in American ships no matter where they originate. Headquarters officials this week continued to urge all Sea­ With three weeks of the 60- Voting began on March 1 fol­ farers to write their Senators and day voting period exhausted, lowing approval of the ballot in Congressmen urging its enact­ voting continues strong in SIU membership meetings at all ment. Halls around the coasts on the Branches. Seafarers are given SENATE JUMP transportation referendum. The the choice of two proposals, The Magnuson Bill, the Senate two proposals being put to a which read: measure identical with the Bland Bill, has not yet been considered vote, thoroughly discussed in the Proposal No. 1: by the Senate Committee on In­ pages of the SEAFARERS LOG terstate and Foreign Commerce and at shipboard and shoreside "Whenever . transportation is which is expected to wait for the meetings over a three-month pe­ due a crew under the terms of riod, have stimulated a great the contract, all hands must ac­ House to act first. deal of interest on . the part of cept that transportation and get In fact, the Magnuson Bill's the membership. Reports from off the ship, whereupon new re­ opponents got the first jump in the various ports indicate heavy placements will be .shipped from the Senate. the Union Hiring Hall." voting. Last week, as was reported in Paced by the SIU, A&G Dis­ trict, the maritime industiy ini­ tiated a campaign of protest, pointing out that hundreds of ships would be laid up and thousands of seamen would be thrown out of work. Hundreds of labor unions, rep­ resenting millions of workers in every corner of the countiy, ral­ lied to the SlU's side and thous(Conthiiii'd on Page 11) A&G Transportation Balloting Going Strong Proposal No. 2: "When transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board the ship can do so, providing they do not col­ lect transportation. Those men desiring transportation can col­ lect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and replacements for those va­ cancies shall be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." All members are urge.-^ to vote on this issue. �Page Two TA E SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 18, 1949 I'jti reeuiy dSor anollier . tmnsfusiort.. . JPN GIVE/ At 51 iSeaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Now Is The Time Let's not kid ourselves. The American merchant marine is sick. It is suffering from pernicious economic anemia complicated by cuts, bruises and lacerations.. What is more, it is getting sicker. Every time somebody comes along with the body­ building foods the merchant marine needs, somebody else shoulders him aside and starts belaboring the merchant marine with a club. The picture described above is not just editorial playfulness. Think of Paul G. Hoffman, the eminent automobile manufacturer who heads the Economic Ad­ ministration which runs the Marshall Plan, as the man with the club. The joke is pretty grim. Moreover, Paul Hoffman isn't the only clubwielder. There are plenty of others. As a result, the American merchant marine grows thinner day by day while foreign fleets grow fatter. The facts are plain enough. Anybody unfamiliar with them need only read the report starting on page one of this issue of the LOG. American shipbuilding is lagging far behind what is being done in European shipyards. Hospital. Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. The American merchant fleet shrank by nearly 600 ships in a single 12-month period. More than a thousand American built ships, manned by underpaid crews, carry American trade under the flags of a score of nations. It's high time the sick body of the American mer­ chant marine received a little attention. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Staten Island Hospital. You can contact your Hos­ The Bland Bill on foreign cargoes must be passed, pital delegate at the Staten but the Bland Bill is not enough. Proposals to jiggle These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ interest rates or remove restrictions on subsidies may be as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: important and desirable, but they are not enough either— heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. unless they are linked to a long-range overall program, a writing them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) BOSTON MABINE HOSP. program commensurate with this country's economic W. WISLCOTT Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p,m. J. E. GALLANT V. SALLIN (on 3rd and 4th floors.) strength, volume of ocean trade and world position. VIC MILLAZZE A. WARD Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If such a plan of treatment is not formulated and F. ALASAVICH E. RHOEDS (on 1st and 2nd floors.) implemented, the sick patient may wither away entirely. N. L. OLSON W. LAMBERT L. L. GORDON (City Hospital) E. PAINTER The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf W. T. ROSS S. CAPE S. X SDistrict, demands that immediate action be taken to L. E. FOSKEY MOBILE MARINE HOSP. P. SADARUSKI nourish and build up the merchant marine so that it may WILLIAM SULLIVAN H. STILLMAN J. M. SKINNER W. GARDNER R. R. WINGERT LOUIS HOWARD meet this country's economic needs. C. B. VIKIN J. DENNIS LIVERPOOL BYRNING There is no time to waste. LIPARIA J. B. BERRIER XXX TIM BURKE E. PRILCHARD STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. D. CAREY J. P. BUCKALEW F. NERING F. LANDRY P. M. VANDEREIK W. HALLETT G. ROLZ J. LANGLEY N. DORPMANS D. CANN XXX With spring just aroujid the corner. Seafarers should, S. HEIDUCKI A. TREVINO among other things, be thinking of voting in the current NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. LAFFIN M. J. LUCAS Referendum—those Seafarers who haven't yet expressed J. PUGH THOMAS T. OLIVER J. JENSEN jtheir choice of a transportation rule, that is. R. SOUZA W. WALKER R. ORTIZ V. HOLTON G. STEPANCHUK But just in case spring and things have been monopo­ W. CURRIER G. E. CAMPBELL D. BAYELLE J. J. O'CONNOR lizing the minds of the men who haven't cast their bal­ L. KAY H. GIERDE B. RABINOWITZ lots, we'll remind them that the ballot offers two proposi­ R. WALLACE W. N. SEARS XXX tions, both of which appear on the front page of this J. DAROUSE C. H. JOHNSTON SAVANNAH HOSPITAL B. A. GOLD issue. Look them over, decide, then go to the polling place E. LYONS L. E. HODGES A. E. DUNTON W. CHAMPLIN in the nearest A&G Branch Hall and vote. How you A. C. McALPIN S.' A. SWARTZ vote is your business, but you should have your say before E. DRIGGERS S. KASMIRSKI • M. ARONG S. JEMISON A. C. PARKER the 60-day balloting period expires on April 30. S. GAMIER W. ROCHELL XXX G. A. CARROLL C. RAFUSE After all, you can think about the things you think GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. C.BROWN C. SIMMONS about in spring all year round, but you can only vote F. CHEAUETTA J. B. PURVIS G. GONZALES on the kind of transportation rule you want until April L. GALBURN C. H. JONES L. WILLIAMSON ^0. J. HAVERTY R. HENDERSON > F. KORVATIN You Decide �THE Friday, March 18, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Lack Of Program Condemns US Shipping (Continued from Page 1) cept those who are opposed or indifferent to maritime problems. A recent survey disclosed that of about 1,160 ocean-going ships under construction in the world, American shipyards were work­ ing on only 15 percent of the total tonnage. During 1948, the nation which built 6,000 ships during the war delivered only 24 seagoing ves­ sels of 257,069 deadweight tons. And of these 24 ships, 15 of 141,406 deadweight tons were de­ livered for foreign account or foreign flag operation. In other words, less than half the tonnage delivered provided jobs for Am­ erican seamen. The delivered tonnage for 1949 will be larger, according to pub­ lished reports, since 34 tankers are to be completed. -However, where those tankers are going is another matter. American shipyards began 1949 with orders for 72 seagoing ships on hand. They will total 2,000,000 deadtveight tons, but many of them will not be finished un­ til 1951. By that time many shipyards will be virtually idle, unless ad­ ditional orders geared to Amer­ ican needs are placed, critics of maritime policy maintain. ONE DRY-CARGO SHIP Of the ships now on order, 61 are tankers. Only one is a dry cargo ship. In addition, there are 200-odd commercial craft building for harbor and inland water operations unrelated to ocean commerce. Lack of activity in American shipyards is no more than a re­ flection of the decline of Amer­ ican flag shipping, SIU officials and others point out. ThAt decline, too, is the direct result of the failure to set up the kind of long-range, large-scale program the SIU has demanded over and over again, from 1947 on. As of January 1 of this year, the number of ships in the Mari­ time Commissions up-river boneyards totalled 1,966. This was an increase of 548 over the number in the mothball fleet as of Janu­ ary 1, 1948, according to the American Bureau of Shipping. More have gone to the boneyards this winter and the end is not in sight, if the Paul Hoffman Plan for handling Marshall Plan cargoes goes through. Alaska Lawmakers Endorse Bland-Magnuson Bill Alfri4 A. Omni |r. - Third Dwition P.O.Boi 86T Aadiaragt, AUsk* NINETEENTH SESSION CON'MITTEE MEMBERSHIP; Fisheries, Fish & Came Labor, Capital O 'lmmigration Transportation. Commerce & Navigation Ways & Means • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES llaroh 2,1949 Paul Ilall, Secretary-Treasurer aeafarers International Union of Ilorth Ameri.ca Atlantic & Sulf District 51 iJeaver otroet New fouric 4, N/ Dear Sir and Brother: " Ted Ericksen, Secretary of the Alaska Territorial I'ederation of labor brought your letter of February 8th to him, to my attention. I noticed that most of the support for the nland. Jlagnuson bill was coming from labor organizations. It occured to me that a boost from a different angle might be helpful. I took up the idea with the governor of Alaska, and with his support I drafted, introduced, and got passed unanimously the enclosed resolution. Fraternally yours, The above letter from Alfred Owen, Representative in the Alaskan House of Representatives, demonstrates the extent of the support—both geographic and organiza­ tional—that is being swung behind the SIU in its fight to have the Bland-Magnuson Bill passed by Congress. Representative Owen drafted and introduced a resolution that was adopted unanimously by the Alaskan legislature. The adopted resolution states that the passage of the Bland-Magnuson Bill, would have a direct bearing on the social and economic welfare of the United States and Alaska. The full text of the resolution follows: To the President of the United States, the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Senator Magnuson. Congressman Bland, and Delegate Bartlett: WHEREAS, Alaska is vitally interested in. the Merchant Marine of the United States as the connecting link between itself and the rest of the world, and WHEREAS, water transportation is as yet the basis upon which the economic growth and defense of the Territory rests, and WHEREAS, Alaska is looking forward toward the assumption of the duties which fall upon a state, among which is concern and interest in the social and economic wel­ fare of the several states, and WHEREAS, the strengthening and maintenance of the Merchant Marine is an Integral part of our economic and defense structure, and WHEREAS; its strength or weakness has a direct bearing on the social and econ­ omic welfare of the several states, by fostering gainful employment of a trained labor force, maintaining ship construction, repair and outfitting facilities; all of which have proven thair worth during the past emergency. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the House of Representatives of the Terri­ tory of Alaska respectfully urge the passage of the Bland-Magnuson Bill (H. R. 1340 in the House, and S.R. 591 in the Senate). The only counter trend to the boneyard parade has been the substantial increase in the pri­ vately owned American oceango­ ing fleet, which now stands at 1,181 ships of 14,125,000 dead­ weight tons. However, the in­ crease' in the number of pri­ vately owned vessels is not enough to reverse the overall decline in shipping, which ex­ plains why so many seamen are on the beach. One reason for the decline of American flag shipping was the Ship Sales Act of 1946 which au­ thorized the Maritime Commis­ sion -to sell war-built vessels to foreign nations. This provision of the Act was knocked"out in March 1948, but not until a great deal of damage had been done. A BIT LATE By then the Commission had sold 1,112 ships for foreign registi-y and only 644 to American flag operators. Those 1,112 ships are now competing with Ameri­ can ships all over the world. Plenty of them come in and out of American ports. Of the 1,112 ships sold for for­ eign flag operation, 218 went to the Bi'itish flag. Another 147 went under the Panamanian flag. Most of the rest were distributed under the following flags: Italian, 122; Norwegian, 102; French, 98; Dutch, 84; and Honduran, 28. The remaining few went under a sprinkling of other flags. Here are some of the results of the Ship Sales Act, and other shortsighted policies. In January 1947, American ships carried 59.1 percent of this country's dry-cargo exports. And then the steady decline set in with only a temporary upsurge in the winter of 1947 to offset it. By August 1948, American ships were carrying no more than 34.2 pei'cent and the total amount of exports had also slumped pre­ cipitously. (Ed. note: These fig­ ures apply to all cargoes, not to Marshall Plan cai-goes only.) TANKERS WAY DOWN .The tanker cargo export pic­ ture was even drearier. In Jan­ uary 1947, American tankers car­ ried 43.2 percent of the nation's export tanker cai-goes. This per­ centage dropped to 14.4 percent in January 1948. From there on it rose to 37.2 percent last August. •* The import picture was brighter percentagewise, with American ships carrying well over 50 per­ cent of all dry-cargo imports most of the time from January 1947 until last June when a per­ centage decline set in. However, these percentage figui'es are mis­ leading because the actual amount of imports has been far below exports. Tanker imports were a differ­ ent matter. About 75 percent of all tanker cargoes imported came in American ships. This winter a new interest in the merchant marine has de­ veloped in Congress. Many be­ lieve it is the result of the Paul Hoffman Plan to divert all Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargoes to for­ eign ships. That plan and the fury with which the mdustry and organized labor spearheaded by the SIU opposed it drew attention to Am­ erica's position on the seven seas. As a result, there are at least some proposed remedies for the situation. There is the Bland Bill guaran­ teeing that American ships get 50 percent or more of all gov­ ernment financed cargoes, includ­ ing the Marshall Plan cargoes, regardless of where those cargoes are loaded. This bill, in a slightly revised form, has been approved by the House Commit­ tee on Merchant Marine, of which Representative Bland is chairman, and has been intro­ duced into the Senate. But Paul Hoffman is still fighting to get his crippling proposal enacted into law. Representative Bland has also introduced two' other bills into Congress which would provide more ships, more jobs—and fat­ ter profits for the shipowners. One would remove the 50 per-. cent restriction now imposed on construction subsidies. The other would provide construction sub­ sidies for ships in domestic routes and give non-subsidized operators some of the tax ad­ vantages enjoyed by subsidized lines. Similar bills were pa.^sed by the House of Representatives last year, but failed to i-each the Sen­ ate in time to be considered. All of these bills are a long way from becoming law. There will be powerful forces, includ­ ing foreign nations, fighting against all of them at every turn. That is why. Headquarters officials point out, Seafarei-s should not let up on their cam­ paign to get the Bland Bill passed. MILITARY. TOO At the same time that Paul Hoffman proposed shipping more foreign aid cargoes under for­ eign flags, the Army and Navybegan edging further into the merchant marine. The Army is already in the process of taking over the C-4 passenger ships. And, in accord­ ance with a plan announced early in the winter the Army has been taking more cargo ships from layup, and may eventual­ ly turn its entire fleet over to the Navy to be manned by Navy crews. To Seafarers beset from many sides, it looks as if American seamen are in danger of ending up with a few crumbs left over from the military services, af­ ter Paul Hoffman gets through shipping American financed goods on foreign vessels. The only answer. Headquar­ ters officials declared this week, was for every SIU member to take steps to make himself felt in Washington. "Don't just write one letter to one Congressman," they said. "Write a couple every day. Write as many as you can and then write another." Let 'Em Know The Arnold Bernstein SS Co. is applying for an operat­ ing subsidy lo operate two passenger ships in Service 1—Trade Route 8, which is the New York - Rotterdam Antwerp run. It is important to the Sea­ farers that this subsidy be granted so that more jobs will be available to SIU members. All members are urged to write or telegraph the U.S. Maritime Commission. De­ partment of Commerce, Washington. D.C.. requesting them to approve the Bern­ stein application. J �THE SEAFARERSLOG Page Four Friday, March 18. 1949 HISTORY IN THE MAKING: BOUND VOLUMES OF LOG Mobile Notes Shipping Upturn, And Hopes Trend Will Continue By CAL TANNER MOBILE—At long last we can and the Corsair, headed for the report that shipping in this neck Island run; the Lafitte, on the of the woods has taken a turn way to Europe; Waterman's Greeley Victory, on the sixteenfor the better. And now that the day express run on cqastwise patient is on the road to re- trade; and the Morning Light, covery, we hope that there is pointed back to Puertq Rico. no relapse. RUDE AWAKENING 77 bookmen and nineteen per­ mits got out last week, and for Isthmian's SS Steel Mariner us that amounted to a wartime was in from New Oi'ieans in boom. We had a total of seven transit, and the ship was in fine payoffs and six sign-ons, with shape except for one permit who two sign-ons on continuous ar­ thought he could sleep all day and let the rest of the men do ticles. his work. All payoffs were smooth, and the few beefs that existed were , This character was pulled off cleared up right on the ship. by the boarding Patrolman, and Ships paying off for the week were: SS Corsair, SS Planter, SS Puritan, Alcoa; SS Hurricane, SS Jean Lafitte, SS Morning Light, and SS Governor Comer, all un­ der the Waterman flag. The Gov­ ernor Comer is being sold to other interests, and we are watching closely to see where she will wind up. Sign-ons included the Puritan Port Savannah he will be presented with a,, set that will set him Looking Ahead ofbackcharges on his heels. It's high time those wise-guys To Basy Weeks learned for once and for all that By JIM DRAWDY SAVANNAH — After going through a very quiet week here we're looking ahead to plenty of activity in the next couple of weeks. Ships scheduled to ar­ rive during that period are the SS Southwind, SS Southland and the SS Cape Nome. Even though things should begin popping pretty soon, we have a suffiicient number of men on the beach to take care of the re­ placements. The membership and the offi­ cials of the Branch extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Brother Marion Ackerman, who died in Mobile last week. Brother Ackerman was buried in his home town of Charleston, S.C., last Saturday afternoon. GOOD UNION MAN Almost all of us down this way have sailed with Brother Ackerman and we feel that the A&G District has lost a good Union man, as well as a good shipmate and sailor. The Port of Savannah sent a wreath to the funeral. Since we did not know the time the services were scheduled for, we were unable to send a represen­ tative as we would have liked to do. May Brother Ackerman find peace with our other departed Brothers who are sailing the little white ships for the Mas­ ter way up yonder. Well, we're hoping to have plenty of shipping news in the near future. See you next week. the Union will not tolerate men who want to ride on the backs of their shipmates. In line with the traditional SlU policy of helping legitimate I selves in a tough spot when the By JOE ALGINA unions in their beefs, the SlU disease hits them full force about here has offered to help, in any NEW YORK—Before plunging 500 miles out at sea. way possible, the AFL Electri­ There was a case recently cians in their strike at the Pas- into a report of the week's hap­ cagoula, Mississippi, shipyards. penings here, which are not too where a man had been suffering So far the Electricians have not encouraging anyway, Td like to a serious illness for some time, needed any pickets, but we are pass along a bit of advice that but it didn't hit him fully until ready and able if they do need might save a member's neck the ship was in a foreign port. By then it was too late, and he them. someday. Some of our Brothers are in When men sign on for a long died because of the lack of the Mobile Marine Hospital, and trip, such as to the Far East, medical facilities. The lesson is when they were visited last they know they're going to be there. Men suspecting that they are week they mentioned that they out of the range of medical at­ were also writing letters to Con­ tention for a long time. If they iir should get a check-up before gressmen to support the Bland- get sick in the middle of the signing on. If they think they Magnuson bill. ocean, the meager aid available might have something serious, The . hospitalized, but fighting. aboard ship won't help much in they should turn in at a marine hospital for a complete check. Seafarers include: William Sul­ the event of a serious illness. Somethi.ng serious can be cured livan, Louis Howard, Liverpool Sometimes men, eager, to take right there. Bryning, J. B. Berrier, Tim a job, will ignore the warning Burke, J. P. Buckalew, P. M. symptoms of an illness just to TURN IN Vandereik, and J. Langley. get out. Later they'll find themWhile on the subject, men who become ill or injured while on a ship should turn in at a Medical Check-Up May Save Trouble Later Says hreign Flag Ships Fxpand At Fxpense Of United States while his own merchant marine fleet dwindles at an alarming rate. No foreign flag shipping firm will pay the same amount of wharfage fees as the American companies. Nor do the British or any other foreign maritime nation order in this country the few necessities that keep a ship in operation. Do they invest or spend any money with local merchants in the various ports? What usually happens is that the city fathers or the politicians are invited to join the captains, or other peo­ ple representing the foreign shipping companies, at tea and a lot of hand-shaking takes place. A lot of goodwill is created but it doesn't help our merchant fleet, which is being sacrificed right down the line. Victory, Nathaniel Currier and Hastings, Waterman; the Frank Spencer, South Atlantic, and the William Carruth, Fuel Transpor­ tation. The Currier and Spencer signed on again, along with the Monroe, Bull; Steel Director, Isthmian; Maiden Creek, Water­ man. There were several ships here in-transit, but we have so many men on the beach that the calls for men made hardly a ripple in the backlog. That's it for the week. We can only mention, as we did last week, that the Gold Coast is cry­ ing for men. If you've got the fare, that's the place to be right now. No Payoffs, Sign-Ons But in-Transit Ships Heip Port Gaiveston By KEITH ALSOP By WILLIAM McKAY TACOMA — While the Ameri­ can steamship operators are giv­ ing up dock and wharfage space that they have occupied for years on the Pacific Cdast, British firms are right now in the Port of Tacoma surveying docking facilities, with an eye to step­ ping up shipping operations here. If you study the positions of the various maritime nations, you will notice that the British are not only back to their pre-war standing of being the foremost maritime power, but since the end of the war, they have built more and better ships than all If you don'i find linen the other countries combined. when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. As a maritime nation the US A telegram from Le Havre or has rapidly declined since 1947. Singapore won't do you any The British used American good. It's your bed and you money to rebuild their maritime have to lie in it. industry. And the American 'taxpayer is footing the bills. ATTENTION! One of the highlights o'f late 1948 was the SIU victory over Mississippi Shipping Com­ pany, a Victory which paved the way for an across-the-board increase to all Seafarers. This and many other SIU highlights of laie 1948 are now available to members interested in keep­ ing a record of the Union's progress as reported in the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG. Bound volumes of the LOG for July through December 1948 are now on sale at SIU Head­ quarters at the cost price of $2.50. Bound in sturdy cloth and lettered in gold, the volumes make a handsome addition to any library and serve as a constant source of reference. Also available are earlier volumes in six-month editions for the years 1946, 1947 and January through June IS'^S. The price is the same for each. Seafarers wishing a bound volume or volumes are urged to act promptly, as the supply is limited. Mail orders by check or money order should be addressed to the SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Taking off to the hills for a hospital as soon as they hit port, couple of v/eeks before hitting the hospital trail won't help the doctor's work any, and it won't help any case the man may have against the company. With that out of the way, the shipping situation this week can be summed up in one word: slow. We paid off the Suzanne, Fran­ ces, Beatrice, Bull; the Robin Locksley, Robin; the Bessemer GALVESTON — During the past two weeks we played host to no payoffs or sign-ons. Our only business came from a half dozen or so in-transit ships. For­ tunately, the ships took a good block of replacements, enough to keep, the boys coming around the Hall every day. We expect the coming week to improve somewhat, as a pay­ off is scheduled and several other ships are due in this area about the same time. All in all, conditions aren't too bad down here when compared to the general maritime picture. We are holding our own. Cities Service ships, when they come into the-SIU, will in­ - y crease the activity o f this Branch a great deal, so the long range outlook is pretty favor­ able here. �THE SEAFARERS Friday, March 18. 1849 Unha Wre€kers Are Warned The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's^equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's storesT cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safely of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any occupation there is a sm^ group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, axe under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. Strong protests have been leveled against the move to finance the construction of 3, 500,000 ton of shipping in Nor­ way with ECA unds. Norway, which has asked for aid to bring its merchant marine to the 1939 level, would with the additional tonnage have almost seven-andone-half million tons of shipping. The country's fleet in 1939 to­ talled 4,500,000 tons. * * « Wide attention in Washington is being given the recommenda­ tion of the Hoover Reorganiza­ tion Commission that all trans­ portation services be placed un­ der a single head. The commis­ sion suggests that the regulatory functions of the ICC, the Mari­ time Commission and the CAB remain as they are. The Depart­ ment of Commerce would take over the operating and adminis­ trative functions of the govern­ ment bodies. The 1949 season on the Great Lakes is scheduled to open offi­ cially on March 25. The port of Buffalo opened for business on March 16. * * * The Army, which took over operation of nine C-4 passenger ships, will operate six in the transporting of displaced persons. The remaining three will be put on idle status. No commercial passengers will be carried. * <•> * A suggestion by a group of Senators to use troop transports in the tourist trade with roundtrip costs of $250 has aroused the interests of maritime unions. The ships would be made available to the State Department to carry students and teachers as well as displaced persons. In light of the recent acquisition of C-4s by the Army, labor men want to know if the ships will operate with civilian or Army crews. « « * Two corriplaints expected to be probed during the promised Con­ Page Five LOG Taft-Hartley Act Limits Union Administration Of Woifaro Plans not, one thing that many unions experienced in the handling of •welfare plans advise is to stay away from commercial insur­ ance companies as far as is possible. However,, there are in­ stances'where unions must use commercial insurance companies or set up insurance companies of their own. For instance, in New York State if a welfare plan pays death benefits of more than $500, it must be organized to fit the State insurance laws. Under these circumstances, a welfare plan can: (1) keep the death benefits low Much has been written about (2) buy commercial life in­ how union welfare funds are surance or administered. However, one (3) form its own insurance point must be made: As of right company as the plan of the Am­ algamated Clothing Workers, CIO, has done. Forming a life insurance com­ pany might be a difficult under­ taking for any but a very large union. The Norwegian Parliament has single man is six Norwegian The reason that many unions approved the pension scheme for crowns a year for each month warn against using commercial Norwegian seamen, effective at sea, with a maximum of 350 insurance companies, except months, equivalent to 2,100 where unavoidable, is that such January 1, 1948. The scheme is financed by a crowns a, year. A married sea­ companies are "commercial." contribution from the seafarers man's full pension is 2,800 They are in business to make amounting to 5 per cent of their crowns with an addition of 210 money. Accordingly, they are wage plus an equivalent sum crowns for each child under 18 not anxious to pay benefits and from the employer, the balance years of age. almost inevitably will favor their Wartime service at sea counts own jpterests whenever possible. being covered by the state. The basic pension fund con­ for double. Provided for are However, other unions, small sists of the capital which was widows' pensions, amounting to ones especially, might have dif­ created by the earnings of the 60 per cent of the full pension. ferent views of this question. gressional investigation of the Norwegian merchant fleet during For officers, the rates are from When it is necessary to use merchant marine, are that the 20 to 40 per cent higher. a commercial insurance com­ Army is operating too many the war. A reduced pension may be pany for one or more benefits, Pensions vary according to ships in competition with com­ length of service, the qualifying granted to seafarers between 55 welfare plans obtained through mercial companies, and that the period being 150 months, and all and 60 years in the event of their Maritime Commission has sold seafarers of 60 years and over retiring from the sea when the collective bargaining generally require that the employer or more ships abroad than it should are eligible. sum of their years of service and employers purchase what is call­ The pensions payable to a age is 80 years or more. have. ed "group insurance." So far as the SIU is concerned, AID TO THOSE WHO AIDED it might well be that insurance companies should be sidestepped entirely. Inquiries made by REGISTERED NURSES GUILD NO. sia Headquarters in the process of •UlLOINO SKftVICC CMPLOYCBS INTCRNATIONAL UNION working up a statistical survey A. r. o» U of seamen have revealed that 7» RBAOE STREET; NEW YORK 7. N. Y. - ROOM 303 insurance companies use actuar­ WORTH 2.704t ial figures compiled 15 to 30 years ago in writing life policies for men who make the sea their living. Union conditions have brought February 16th, 1949 many changes since 1935. How­ ever, whether to use an insur­ Mr. Paul Hall. Secretary Treasurer ance company, for any part of Seafarers International Union the SIU plan, is still to be de­ 51 Beaver Street cided. Bew^Vork 4, HT The following is another in the series of articles on union welfoire plans. In re­ sponse to a membership de­ mand voiced late in January, Headquarters officials are studying the welfare plans of other unions and investi­ gating the needs of seamen as a preliminary to formu­ lating a welfare plan for the SIU. The plan will be pre­ sented to the shipowners by the Negotiating Committee after it has been drawn'up. now, no union can be sole ad­ ministrator of a brand-new wel­ fare plan. The reason? You guessed it—the Taft-Hartley Act. Section 302 of that law speci­ fies that health and welfare ar­ rangements must provide for an irrevocable trust fund estab­ lished for the sole benefit of employees, their families and de­ pendents. The purposes for which bene­ fits can be paid are limited. And unless the plan was in opera­ tion before January 1, 1946, as some were, the employer must share in the administration. In addition, there must be provi­ sion for a neutral person to pre­ vent deadlocks. Be the administration joint or Norwegian Parliament Approves Pensions For Merchant Seamen Dear Mr. Ball. Will you please accept for yourself, Mr. Bernstein, and all the nemhers of your organi«atl<n , the very appreciative and hearty thanks of the memhers of the Heglstered Burses -Guild # 312, for the ma»ilficent piece of work you did on our hehalf. To he able to contact all those locals is sometning which we would never have been able to do without your help and assistance. Even the spreading of the news about Now York State that there is a Hureee Guild will be of inestimable value to us. Our Bsniberf, at the regular meeting last night, were amazed and delighted with what was acoomplished, and have requested me to express their deep appreciation to you. Sincerely yoi^ y Ksn T. C£uming BB Field Bepresentative ' One of the first unions to support the SIU in its drive to save the American merchant marine in the face of ECA culs was fhe Registered Nurses Guild. No. 312. Recently Jhe SIU. through its Headquarters facilities, returned the favor by coming to fhe aid of the nurses union in its drive io improve condUions in New York Stale. The above letter from fhe Guild's field repre­ sentative expresses the organization's appreciation tor the assistance of the SIU. Cities Service Sued For Price Rigging The Cities Service Oil Com­ pany apparently finds the gen­ eral public as likely a target for abuse as the men who sail its ships, hilt the Attorney General of the State of Texas aims to do something about it. He's filed anti-trust suits against Cities Service and nine other oil com­ panies. The suits charged that the re­ fineries and marketers had "com­ bined their capital, skill and acts" to set uniform prices on gasoline delivered to Texas fill­ ing stations since July, 1946. Eight of the defendant oil companies, including Cities Ser­ vice, joined to keep the price of crude oil down so they could maintain "the abnormally large profits existing as a result of the wide spread between the crude oil prices and the selling prices of refined gasoline," the Attorney General charged. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 18, 1949 Seafarer Joe Bums, Cross-Country March Of Dimes Fund Thanks SIU Crews For Generosity Cupid, Sends Two Down The Aisle A letter from the Greater New York chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paraly­ sis thanking SIU crews who con­ tributed to the March of Dimes has been received at Union head­ quarters. It isn't every day a guy gets a chance to play Dan Cupid, so when Sea­ farer Joe Burns spotted the trim young lass across the aisle and the per­ sonable Marine Corps man sitting alongside of him as the train pulled out of Frisco, the wheels The Union-endorsed organiza­ started going around — tion, which recently concluded and fast. By the time the its fund raising drive, voiced ifs train reached Omaha two appreciation for the interest and assistance shown by Seafarers days later. Brother in the work of stamping out Burns was the best man. of the crippling disease. All three principals in the whirlwind romance were stran­ gers before the east-bound trip began on a Afonday night, a few weeks ago. The bride, Mary El­ len Taunt, 19, was headed for her home in Flint, Mich. The bridegroom. Corporal Floyd Simonis, 28, expected to spend his leave with his mother in Mil­ waukee. Joe Burns was just going home to Brooklyn, U.S.A. The Seafarer and the Marine occupied a seat directly *across the way from young Mary Ellen. The marine, a bashful sort, was Joe Burns displays a newspaper account of his successful minding his own business. Joe, whose weather eye has been organizing campaign. sharpened by many years at sea, $ shuttled surveying glances back tion, when the Marine gritted and forth between the marine his teeth like a guy who is and the miss. Joe, a happily mar­ about to step out of a landing ried man himself, decided this FAIRISLE. Jan. 5 — John A. craft under fire. was a situation a marine should Urban. Chairman; Claude John­ "Okay," he said. have well in hand. son, Secretary. Delegates re­ After they had established an Corporal S i m o n i s stepped ported everything shipshape. acquaintanceship by talking' across the aisle to "no man's New Business: Department dele­ about the things people talk land." In two hours the Marine gates elected: John A. Urban, about on trains, Joe dispensed was in control. When he saw the Ship's Delegate; W. L. Hammock, with formality, and settled on!whites of Mary Ellen's eyes, he Deck; Loran Harris, engine; T. the course. He gave the marine fired the question. She went Horan, steward. Motion carried a meaningful nudge and rolled down, head over heels, for the ship's delegate to see if his eyes toward the girl across "I'd already made up my mind the slopchest can be opened for the aisle. The Marine was as' to say yes if he asked me to cigarettes. Motion carried for balky as an army mule. He marry him," said -Mary, Wiper and OS to take turns scared, he just couldn't cleaning the rooms of the Bosun get^the lead out of his legs. Thursday night, the and Deck Engineer. Motion car­ 'This IS worse than trying to ® J ried for each department to take squeeze a draw out of a tight- o+oi* c * -D i i /-. j • turns cleaning the laundry. One - . , oi • )i J T i T~Staff Sergeant Robert Godwin, H I"- disembarked. Godwin was to he niinute of silence for departed SL, o?'ch.Tr bridesmaid. For a moment it Brothers, plenty of chatter. In its letter the organization listed five SIU ships and contri­ butions of over $100. The five ships listed were the Marine Star, Robin Sherwood, Jean, Ro­ bin Gray and Gadsden. Although other- crews contributed, the committee had only the names of ships -that donated 'in the port of New York. FULL SUPPORT Active SIU participation in the campaign came as a result of the adoption of a resolution to support the drive at a mem­ bership meeting held on Novem­ ber 3. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall served on the Foundation's AFL committee, throughout the course of the.drive. An excerpt from the letter of thanks follows: "We wish to thank you for contributing so generously to help combat polio. It is only through such interest and as­ sistance of our many friends that we can attain our goal of stamp­ ing out the dread disease of in­ fantile paralysis..." The letter was signed by L. Robert Wein­ berg, Labor Director. The Voice Of The Sea By SALTY biCK Vicenzo Marconi has been squawking because he can't go catching shrimp for 88 days. There's a new state law. Heard from a friend that George Moran, who calls all captains by their first name, is pumping malteds in San Pedro. Juan Velez got off a ship here, but is anxious to be back in New York. Did you know the Alcoa Corsair is known as gestion made to keep gear locker SS French Market? I under­ clean. Steward agreed to put stand the whole crew comes out a better variety of night from there. Someone called lunches. One minute of silence Frisco from here asking for a job. The man was told if observed for departed Brothers. he had a book and a rating STEEL APPRENTICE, Jan. 23 to come on out. —Welch, Chairman; B. Payne, It seems Mississippi Steamship Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ Company wants to get in the cepted. Motion to curb practice catering business. Quite a few of stevedores running through parties have been given on th% house and passageways. Edu­ board ships while in port. We cation: Discussion on transporta­ feel -we are on the ships to tion rule. Decision to draft a serve passengers, but not the letter on the ruling to be sent guests of private parties. Henry to Headquarters. Good and Wel­ Gerdes is around here every day fare: All departments agreed to and he's about the best-dressed keep laundry cleaner. seaman on the beach. 4. i S. NOONDAY, Feb. 27—Pete Mo(Ed. Note: Salty Dick sends reni. Chairman; W. E. Harper, GADSDEN^ Jan.^16— H. R. word that he's tied up for re­ Orkofsky, Chairman; J. Kalmick, Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ pairs at the New Orleans Ma­ Secretary. Delegates reported no cepted. Men warned that they rine Hospital and expects to beefs. ' New Business: Motion will not receive draws unless be out of action for several made to have messhall painted. their names are added to the weeks. His pals are urged to Deck delegate to see Mate for draw list. New Business: Mo- write him at the following ad­ OK. Good and Welfare: Sug­ dress: Salty Dick, c/o Marine (Continued on Page 7) Hospital, New Orleans, La., Ward 1-G.) FAMILIAR MESSROOM SCENE MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS UP AND AT 'EM ' would be dashed by the Ne­ braska law which says the age So Brother Burns peppered of consent is 21. Since Mary is away at Corporal Simonis. On only 19, she'd have to get her Wednesday night Joe was just parents' permission, the County about running out of ammuni- clerk told them. All hands decided to thumb a ride across the river to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where the age of consent is 18. Be they praise, criticism or By this time the press had query, the SEAFARERS been alerted, and when the LOG wishes to receive let­ couple was united by a Council ters from its readers. A sec­ Bluffs Justice of the Peace, flash bulbs were popping like mad. tion of the Union newspaper Next day romance-hungry has been set aside for the readers throughout the nation expression of opinions of in­ read the story and saw the pic­ terest to the membership, tures of Joe Burns- and the two and all are invited to make newlyweds he had sponsored. use of the pages. The Corporal and his missus The only rule contributors went on down to New Orleans and the Mardi Gras, as guests of are asked to adhere to is a national radio program. Bro­ that all letters must be ther Burns went back to where signed. Anonymous letters the tree grows. cannot be printed. A writer's Nobody was happier than Joe. request thai his name be "It kind of makes a guy feel like he accomplished something," withheld will be honored. he explained. Sign It, Brother .1 Log Subscribers Readers notifying the SEA­ FARERS LOG of a change in mailing address are re­ quested to include their old address along with the new. In addition to making easier the switch-over it will also guarantee uninterrupted mailing service. This sketch by artist David Pascal was used in connection with an article on the Seamen's Bill .of Rights which appeared in Salute magazine some time ago. Picture was submitted to LOG by Seafarer John A. Bruno. All notifications of change of address should be ad­ dressed to the Editor, SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ^ �Friday, Maxch 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Sea£sacerS^ (Continued from Page 6) tion carried to have a latch put on all screen doors. Education: Discussion led by Smira on rules of shipping and the SIU con­ stitution. Good and Welfare: Welch suggested that when men are gassed up they hit the sack and sleep it off instead of dis­ rupting the rest of the crew in the messroom. One minute of si­ lence observed for Brothers lost at sea. S- S. S. CHICKASAW, Feb. 26 — Paul Arlhofer, Chairman: William Zarkas, Secretary. Delegates re­ ported on number of books and permits in their departments. New Business: Motion carried that the delegates see the Cap­ tain to arrange a variety of clothing for slopchest. Motion carried that the delegates see about a new ship's library. Edu­ cation: Brother Zarkas said a few words to tripcard men in regard to behavior aboard SIU ships. Union literature was given the men. Motion carried that the recreation room be kept clean by the three departments. •ii! \ V^ Good and Welfare: Discussion on sanitary work. Agreement that laundiy will be cleaned weekly by rotation among the depart­ ments. Minor repairs listed to be called to attention of Chief Engineer. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. 4 4 4 ROBIN KIRK. Feb. 6 — J. E. Jailt. Chairman; A. Bear. Secre­ tary. Delegates reported minor beefs in their departments. New Business: Motion can-ied that the engine department keep all oil drums from the crew recreation deck. Motion carried to forward Christmas Menu to LOG for pub­ lication. Dinner was very poor. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that all foc'sles be cleaned before getting off. Question raised on coffee purchased in South Africa. 4 4 4 JOHN B. WATERMAN. Jan. 23—Luke Collins. Chairman; F. Jones. Secretary. Delegates re­ ported number of books and per­ mits in their departments. New Business: Discussion on slopchest. Radio operator asked delegate from each department to draw up list of articles required and he would attempt to get them. Motion carried' to elect Collins as ship's delegate. Notice posted to keep messroom clean at all times. Good and Welfare: Dis­ cussion on purchasing washing machine. Agreed that ship's delegate take up collection for machine at the payoff. 4 4 4 CAPE MOHICAN. Jan. 27— Tuczkewski. Chairman: Schirmacher. Secretary. Delegates re­ ported no beefs pending. Motion by R. Sirois that Steward be notified by department head head when early or late meals are expected .so proper arrange­ ments can be made. Motion by Sandas to have delegates check food and .slopchest when supplies come aboard. Crew to take ac­ tion if not in good order. HE JULY-DECEMBER, 194-6 ISSUES OF THE SEAFARERS LOO HAVE BEEN BOUND, AND ARB NOWAVAILASLBIO-THB MEMBERSHIP THE PRICEOF BfNDfNG. ALSO AVAILABLE. ARE EDITIONS COVBRlNG JAH.-Ji;Aje,AND JULV-'DEG. 1946; JAM.-JUNE, AND JULY — DEC. 194-7; AND FOR JANrdUNE, i«946 AT ^2.50EAGM. THESE VOLUMES GA/M^ BE BOU6HTAT BAiSGAiSE ROOM, S\ ©BAVER ST, MEW YORK NV- A4A1L ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPAA/IED BY CHECK OR MOAiEyORDER. CUT and RUN By HANK 4. 4.. 4. FAIRLAND. Feb. 27 — Fred Travis, Chairman; Adomailis, Secretary. Delegates reported disputed overtime. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that all water be checked by Public Health officer as tanks ai-e dirty and contain fuel oil. Good and Welfare: Night Cook and Baker volunteered to exchange ship's library in Baltimore. Discussion on getting a lock for the fan room aft so crewmembers won't play with the heating system.' One minute of silence in honor of departed Brothers. 4. 4. 4. MARINA, Feb. 22—Jack Mays. Chairman; Russell Lee. Secretary. Delegates' reports accepted. New Business: Motion by Musco. car­ ried, that ship be fumigated. Mo­ tion by Swanson. carried, to have table tops in galley refinished or replaced. Motion by Musco. car­ ried, to have toastmaster fur­ nished for both messhalls. Mo­ tion by Musco. carried, to have glass library cabinet installed in recreation room. Good and Wel­ fare: Cooks asked crew to ac­ quaint them with any beefs on food. Steward complimented crew on the cleanliness of the laundry room. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Don't Bite A Dog! What happens to Seafarers while taking the ships to the far flung ports of the world makes interesting reading to the rest of the membership. There is an old saying that if a dog bites a man. that's not news but if a man bites a dog. that's news. We're not suggesting that you go 'out and bite a dog; however, if you've had an interesting ex- perience on your trip that was a little out of the or­ dinary, share it with your fellow Seafarers through the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG. You don't have to be a Jack London to knock out the details of the experience. Just give us the facts and we'll do the rest. 4 4 4* STEEL EXECUTIVE. Jan. 2Tommy Tucker. Chairman; T. J. Sullivan, Secretaijy. Delegates reported number of books and permits in their departments. NewBusiness: Motion carried that members who- have been drunk in port and while secur­ ing for sea be fined $50. Motion carried to give Steward a vote of thanks for his work in preparing Christmas and New Year's din­ ner. . The work of the Cooks and Baker described by the crew as "reminiscent to many of the boys of better d^ys spent in the dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria." Pictures, too make a story more interesting. If you. or a fellow crewmember, are lucky enough to have a camera along — send your snapshots to the LOG. We'll take care of the developing and printing and the return­ ing of the negatives and prints to you. Send your bits of news and snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 MARYMAR. Dec. 27 — Guy Walter. Chairman; Stephen Zubuzycki. Secretary. Delegates re­ ported number of books and per­ mits in their departments. Mo­ tion carried to elect George Hildereth as ship's delegate. Good and Welfare: Suggested that crew wait until next meeting to see, how messroomsv are being cleaned before taking steps to insure their cleanliness. Carpen­ ter agreed to install mirror in Steward department head. Deck Engineer agreed to repair spigot in deck department head. "4 4 4 TELFAIR STOCKTON. Jan. 16 —Lawrence E. McCune. Chair­ man; Peter Piascik. Secretary. Delegates reported number of books and permits in their de­ partments. New Business: Ques­ tion ai'ose on Brother who piled off the ship the morning of sail­ ing. Motion carried to refer matter to Patrolman. Education: Crew ui'ged to make ship a clean and orderly ship, the difference between a good Union ship and a rushbucket. Oldtimers agreed to devote their spare time to helping the young men in prob­ lems that arise aboard ship. Schedule drawn up for cleaning of recreation room. A vote of thanks goes this week to Brother "Whitey" Olson aboard Waterman's Bessemer Victory — one of four Waterman scows on the "paper run" hitting Georgetown, South Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and other ports. "Whitey" recommended sending weekly bundles of LOGS to the Gator Bar in Georgetown and the Ideal Cafe in Tampa. In this way the crews off these ships won't miss too many issues of the LOG while they pass away a few hours in these waterfront spots.. . Speaking of bars and LOGS there is the Gaarkeuken Bar at 113 Albertdok in Antwerp, Belgium, which shall be getting more LOGS every week due to the fact that one Brother sailed in this week and told us .that SIU crews are picking them up steady. Brothers, remember this address when you hit Antwerp. Your Union newspaper benefits you at all times. Brother Clement Hospedales is sailing soon with his mustache for India. He hopes the ship hits the West Coast coming home so he can see some of his shipmates out there where shipping is booming steady ... Brother Mike Gottschalk. Steward and oldtimer, announced last week that he was one of the first to be eligible to start collecting unemployment benefits from one of the steamship companies with headquar­ ters down South. That's good news. The full story should be in the LOG soon for the welfare of the other Brothers..Two Cooks are doing some tine landlubbing cooking below the Hall. Brother Jose Pacheco (with his mustache) and Brother Pete Gonzales specialize weekly in cooking up dishes of chicken and rice and other rare-to-New York chow. Seafarers In Town: Robert Arnold with his pipe... Fred Paul with his mustache . . . Archibald Anderson . . . George Renstrom, the Deck Engineer ... Gene Sinclair ... David Wright who shipped . recently with his mustache... Eugene Milanesi, Brooklyn citizen, and his pencil-styled mustache. Say, if you Brothers are wondei'ing why we have mentioned so many Brothers carrying mustaches it's because we haven't seen anybody with a beard in a beard's age. We sure will mention the first Brother who comes in with heavy growth. The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Arvid Gylland of New York, Ray­ mond Linkowski of New York, George Glock of Maryland, Mallory Coffey of North Carolina, George Meltzer of Connecti­ cut. John Russell of North Carolina. Edward Crelan of Con­ necticut. Tom Danzey of Alabama, Joshua Gibbs of North Carolina. 4 4 4 FAIRHOPE. Jan. 16 — John Wulzen. Chairman; Frank Justura. Secretary. Delegates repoi-ted all in order, except for small bit of disputed overtime. J. D. Otto elected ship's dele­ gate. Good and Welfare: Bosun asked that men. going off watch at night clean tables in messhall. Ship's delegate asked crew to cooperate in keeping ship orderly while in port. Book Department—Sea Routes to the Gold Fields, by Oscar Lewis, $4.00, Alfred Knopf Co., The Maritime History of Maine, by William Rowe, $6.00, W. W. Norton Co., They Took to the Sea, by D. Klein- and Mary Johnson, $3.75, Rutgers University Press... The Latest Flash News—Pete Di Pietro sure got a big kick telling us of the oldtimers down in Galveston who are on the beach having "cool ones" and tropical sunshine. There's Eli Winslow, Red Barron, Jesse Barton and Old Mac McDonald... Brother Drew "Hoss" McKinnie, the Steward, sailed in last week and no doubt has sailed out again since then,.. Brothers, keep those ships clean and happy. Keep your jobs shipshape—according to the agreement. �Page Eig^ THE THE SEAFARERS Friday, March 18, 1948 LOG SPEAKS SS Kendrick Crewmen, Victimized By Siam Port Monopoly, Offer Trust-Busting Plan HOT ISN'T THE WORD Koh Sichang is a small island lowed (by the Chinese chandler) about 40 miles from Bangkok, to come aboard to collect, pro­ We believe that a report of and is the nearest that deep craft viding they gave him a cut. The our recent voyage aboard the ships can approach Bangkok. agent was authorized by the William H. Kendrick to Siam Captain to pay off all debts af­ should be made available to as There are no docking facilities ter each crewihember certified in Koh Sichang, but there is a many American seamen as pos­ good anchorage. All ships' agents the amount and signed for it. sible, so they will know what to come down from Bangkok, but This method was unsatisfactory expect should they go to Siam. due to poor transportation facili­ to all, but we had no choice in Specifically, our experience ties, they make the trip infre­ the matter. We were led to be­ took place in Koh Sichang, Siam. quently. Thus all the details are lieve that we would not be given left to the ship chandler. The customs clearance until we paid chandler is the gent we wish the chandler. to warn you about. He is a We feel that the chandler is Chinese merchant who, with his taking undue advantage of the family, has a virtual monopoly situation, and steps should be of the island's business. Here's taken to break his control over the way his empire reads: American seamen. We suggest, He owns the largest bar; he the following steps be taken by To the Editor: owns the launch service; he owns crews of ships heading for Siam: Buddy Gordon (right), tries to keep cool on the deck of Just a few lines to say hello the only decent launch landing, the Steel Chemist during stopover in Bombay, India, recently. to the boys and to let them which is situated in front of his 1. Wire the agent at le&st one Unidentiiied lad ed left is a friend of Gordon's from another know I'm still at the hospital bar. His son runs the laundry week before arrival for an ade­ (Metropolitan) here in New York service. His son-in-law controls quate draw in American money. ship in the port. and I figure that I will be here the food supplies available to (Make sure you specify Ameri­ the ships. AH the other mer­ can currency.) until the end of this month. chants on the island must pay 2. If- the money is not avail­ Brother Gordils is going home off to the chandler before they able at arrival, contact the Am­ after being here about two and are allowed to do business with erican Embassy and tell them a half months. Of course, I wish the ships. the story. The American Em­ To the Editor: I were going with him. Anyway, I am 50 years old and I have bassy is handling all relief' rice I wish him the best of luck to wait 15 years more to be eli­ CONTROLS CITY shipments from Siam, and will In a letter published in one gible to receive old age pension when he joins his first ship. The men certainly should like his In addition to that which he be available in Bangkok. The of New York's morning papers money. If I live that long. So chow, because he is a very good and his family own directly, he chandler is apparently working recently a Coast Guardsman who has a right to squawk. also controls the customs and in collusion with customs officials squawked about the President cook. police. Moreover, he exerts a and shipping agents, so the Am­ being opposed to tax exemption And now a word to the SIU: REMEMBERED Keep up the good work. I have very strong influence over the erican Consulate or Embassy is for servicemen. been following the work of the If the Coast Guardsman thinks the only recourse. I happened to receive a Val­ ships' agents. Union in the SEAFARERS LOG, he has reason to squawk, what entine card from a Union Bro- The bar and launch service 3. Try to deal with other mer­ and it always braces me up some ,ther who signed his nickname, tie in together. All launches land chants on the island and main­ about the merchant seaman? when I get my copy of the LOG. What about us. Do we get any "Sunshine." I appreciate his re­ at the dock in front of his bar. land so as to break up the mon­ I am a retired Union niember. membering me very much. I Anyone desiring to go to the opoly, which offers nothing but tax exemption? No. Did we get a bonus? No. Did we get a GI can't exactly place the fellow at others must walk about a mile, poor quality goods at high prices. Henry Sorensen the moment, although I am sure or if one desires to go to the This monopoly is not in keeping bill, do we get pensions, _do we Cambridge. N.Y. get absentee voting privileges? that I will run into him soon. mainland he must take another But I want to say, thanks a lot. launch, owned by other parties. with fair play and hits hard at The answer is no to all of these. Brother Sxmshine. He sure is The chandler's bar is the larg­ .seamen's pocketbooks. This is our ON BEACH . one of the oldtimers who never est, but certainly not the cheap­ suggestion for breaking it up. I am on the bbach now with forgets to remember his ship­ est or the most comfortable. In a bum ticker, after spending 32 M. Backxnan mates when they are in the regard to prices at this bar, we years at sea, 19 of them in the E. E. Williams ; hospital. were forced to accept the chand­ Isthmian Lines. Do I get a pen­ D. M. Wiggin Thinking back to an incident ler's prices regardless of whether sion? Of course not. But T would that occurred about three months or not they were reasonable, in­ S. W. Hopkins have gotten one if 1 had sailed To the Editor: ago, I am moved to offer a sug­ asmuch as there was no money SS William H. Kendrick in the Coast Guard. gestion to some of the Brothers. available for a crew draw. Some­ At last this writer has the In the time that I have been how the chandler has the sole three essentials—^paper, pen, ink. EMILY POST, PLEASE NOTE! here in New York, I have kept power to furnish money to the So let's get something off his in close touch with the Hall. I crews of ships entering this port. chest about what to do when you understand that several Brothers When asked for a draw his go on a trip. have failed to Observe regula­ first excuse was that it was a Remember your trip is inter­ tions and have run into" trouble bank holiday. (We later learned esting whatever the ship and as a result. that this was not true, the banks wherever it takes you. Yoii were open.) However, generous should have many memories of OBSERVE RULES! soul that he was, he agreed to the trip, and of other trips. And - I would suggest, therefore, make up for the lack of money you should do some things to that these Brothers observe our by extending to us all the credit help out that memory. ^ Union rules and regulations and we wanted. We had jjo choice One thing worth taking along not try to put the next Brother but to agree. is a camera—with plenty of film. For four days he stalled us off on the spot. Furthermore, these And a diary is well worth keep­ by various means, and repeated men should get closer to the Eding. Between the diary and the appeals to the agent were of no ucationail progrdm, show as much camera you can have a complete interest and pay as much atten­ use. We were allowed to sign record of this trip and all the tion as they can to it. This will for anything furnished: food, li­ others. , help them to understand things quor, hotel and luxury items. The record will recall to your better and will enable them to We were kept from trading with other establishments, both on the get along without difficulty. mind strange, foreign foods you have eaten; people you've met I'm talking from experience. mainland and the island, all of which offered better quality for and known; weather and atmo­ • Some of these men have come less money. Some men managed spheric conditions generally; ex­ to me and they don't seem to to obtain credit from other places otic customs, beliefs and music know the score. on the strength of the supposed of other lands; what the dollar In closing, I'd like to say to forthcoming draw, thereby es­ will buy—and what it won't; and all the Brothers: Keep up the caping the high costs of the a hundred other things. If you get a little shaky every time you're introduced to a good work and steady as she chandler's bar. dutchess, just look closely while a couple of old masters from You can keep the record al­ goes. THE LINE UP ways, even if you never go bade the Fort Bridger show how it's done. Assuming the correct Rafael Orliz again. When it came time for us to stance. Bing Miller. DM, raises milady's greasy mitt to his lips, Mefropolifan Hospiial leave, aU the creditors were al­ while Blackie Mason, AB, looks positively dee-lighted. "Sir Charles" New York CiJy To the Editor: Ortiz Scheduled To Quit Hospital At End Of Month Retired Seafarer Hits Tax Squawk Of Coast Guardsman Keep Trip Record To Relive Voyage, Says Sir Charles �Friday, March 18, 1949 Strathmore Men's Aid Appreciated By Widow THE SEAFARERS MORE TO COME This shot, taken aboard the Seatrain New Orleans in Havana, shows in the rear row (left to right): B. Lowderback, OS; Rusty McNary, AB; Jack. MM; "Red." Og. and A. L. Hatch, Bosun. Bottom row: J. W. Alstadt, AB, and E. J. Wright. OS. Another photo of the full crew will follow soon, says photographer E. W. Farzekas. Ramirez' Tattoo Talk Brings Him Client To the Editor: We Seafarers aboard the SS Suzanne had the privilege of bringing the first load of this year's sugar- ci'op from Puerto Rico to the states. The sugar •was consigned to an outfit in Yonkers, N. Y. Since these trips on the sugar run are comparatively short ones, there iS( not much news to report, except for the fact that some of the oldtimers come aboard now and then. This trip we had Tommy (Beachie) Murray, the Bosun, He's joining the "TTT Club" in San Juan for awhile. Coming in •we had Isadore Levy and "Red," the Electrician. STEP UP CLOSER I'm enclosing a photo of Tom­ my Murray in which he displays his famous tattoo. A "made in P.R." job, that is. A great deal of talk about tattooing has been heard aboard this ship since the articles by Homer Spurlock and myself have appeared in the LOG. In fact, I think it may be rather interesting . to let you know that my writing on the subject of tattooing led to a Tommy (Beachie) Murray displays his latest tattoo ac­ quirement. the full-rigged ship Caledonia. somewhat unusual situation—or almost. The other day a fellow came to me with the story that his sister is enthusiastic about Sellers' Kin Thanks Dorothy Crew tattoos. She is so much of an admirer of the art, that she is even quite anxious to have a tattoo of her own. Since she doesn't want it where it would attract attention in public, the tattoo would have to be done on some part of her anatomy that is not generally visible. SEEKS FEMALE ARTIST Under these circumstances my friend asked me if I knew of any woman expert on tattooing who could be recommended. Un­ doubtedly he took me for a tattoo artist, because after I told him my acquaintance with tattoo experts was limited to males, he stated that he had sufficient trust in me to do the job. He added that he didn't think he'd have any trouble in convincing his sister that my in­ terest would be purely profes­ sional. The only hitch, and something of a surprise to me,-was that my friend expected me to charge half more than the regular price because he expected something for his trouble. I don't blame him for that, however. Unfor­ tunately, I couldn't take the job because I'm no tattoo artist. But I do wish you would send me the address of Brother John Bruno, who in a recent letter to the LOG said that he had a book completely covering the ancient art of tattooing. I'd like to ask him if he could recom­ mend a teacher or a book of instruction to me. The next time I get an opportunity such as the one I've just related, I'd like to be able to undertake the job. Luis Ramirez (Ed. Nofe: There'll never be a next lime, Luis.) SS Dorothy, and we don't have words to express our apprecia­ We have received, the letter tion for such a kind tribute from and money from the crew of the the crew of which our son was a member. Our hearts are burdened al­ most beyond what we are able to bear, but it is a great con­ solation to us to know that our To the Editor: son was liked by all who knew him and that he was able to I thought some of the boys make such loyal friends. Any­ might like to know that Frank time any of the crew can find Smith became a father last week. time to write us a line we shall It's a boy! be more than glad to hear from Frank, by the way, is finding you. the going a bit tough. His wife Again let us thank you for To the Editor: required a few transfusions, and your kind expression of sym­ As the wife of Seafarer Rob­ isince Frank has to stick around pathy. ert Laliberte I would like to home for the present, the un­ extend my warmest appreciation paid bills are mounting. Mrs. Sarah F. Sellers for the thoughtfulness and kind­ I mention this because I and family ness of the Stewards Department thought some of his friends (Ed. Note: The death of of the SS Robin Kirk in sending might like to g^ve him a lift. Should anyone want to help Seafarer A. B. Sellers was re­ me a huge bouquet of flowers Frank out in any way, I suggest ported in the LOG of Febru­ at the time of the birth of our they give him a telephone call ary 4. Brother Sellers was kill- son Norman, Both the yobngster and I are at his home in Brooklyn, 55 Bay 14 St. The number is CLover- " ed in a fall into an open hatch doing fine. My deepest apprecia­ aboard the Dorothy on Janu­ tion for this fine gesture. dale 6-0907. Mrs. Robert Laliberte Sieve Klemeras ary 19.) To the Editor: FRANK SMITH'S WIFE HAS SON; GOING'S TOUGH Unions Are Only Buttress Against Slump, Says Member To the Editor: To the Editor: The money donated us by the crew of the SS Strathmore ar­ rived safely, and it sure came in handy. I am going to buy shoes for the baby and some things little Jimmy needs. The new baby will arive about March 26. If any Seafarer friends of my late husband are ashore at any time Td like very much to have you visit us. The address is: 330 West 95th Street, Apartment 22-B, New York City. Christine Millican (Ed. Note: Widow of Sea­ farer James J. Millican and mother of two small children, Mrs. Millican has been' hard put since the death of her husband in January. Her plight was brought to the attention of the membership in the LOG of January 21.) Paga Nine LOG SEAFARER'S WIFE THANKS KIRK MEN FOR BIRTH BOUQUET Nationally and internationally the signs are ominous. Though the figures are played down by the press and radio, jjnemployment is rising by leaps and bounds. The maritime industry was the first to feel the full ef­ fects, now it is spreading throughout the nation. This means that wage stand­ ards will be attacked. They must be maintained at all costs. Coup­ led with rising unemployment is the propaganda of newspapers and radio to the effect that the cost of living is falling. That is untrue. What are the facts? Milk, but­ ter, bread, rents, shoes and meats have shown no appreciable de­ cline. Nothing to warrant the wild claims being made of low prices. Yes, of manufactured products, such as radios, refrig­ erators, furniture and household appliances there are strong de­ clines due to the glutted market. These, however, are not the basic essentials of life. As employment declines these expensive items must give way to the struggle for bread, as far as the average wage earner is concerned. He has no choice. HIGH LIVING Housing has been neglected bcause real estate lobbies do not want to see low-cost housing. Workers are paying double the price for what they paid for a Porpoise In Life By JAMES P. CONROY Oh. to be a porpoise. What a surplus thing to be; A porpoise with no purpose. But to dance about the sea. To spend my day just racing ships. And chasing other fishes. Oh. to be a porpoise. Yes. what human misses. Dashing. diving. flashing, flying; Wingfinned eagle of the sea. Stop and look, now leap away. So thankful you're not one of me. But To This By I. H. PEPPER Seems incredible That love. Being so wonderful. So blissful, kissful Could ever evolve To this— Being so blunderful. So fateful, hateful— Makes one wonder. Doesn't it? comfortable apartment before the war, now wholly unobtainable. The pressure within the na­ tion is growing intolerable. Wages offered by employment agencies are even lower than pre-war wages, even though the cost of living has doubled. On a comparative basis, the present wages, $35 a week, are worth $15 a week in pre-war purchas­ ing power. The only jobs offered today in New York City are those of salesmen. Door to door canvass­ ing—the attempt of manufactur­ ers to unload his goods, which aren't moving in the stores, up­ on the consumer in his home. These are commis.sion jobs. A fancy word for starving to death while lugging a suitcase. Surely a sign of the times is the construction of 26,000-t'on tankers. One of these will re­ place three tankers. You may be sure that one regular crew wiU , operate the new giants, where three earned their livelihood be-' fore. More seamen on-the beach. Marriages^ are falling off. In Brooklyn (3 million population), only 27,000 marriages took place in 1948, the lowest number in the boro's history. How many children will result from these few marriages is left to your im­ agination. Half a million persons are jammed in with in-laws be­ cause of the lack of housing. Who can have children under these circumstances? A healthy and fundamentally progressive society? A bunch of fools bent on the destruction of all that America stands for. Cer­ tainly we cannot blame Joe Stal­ in for this situation or anyone else but the greedy and ignorant vested interests which profit from the misery of the people. We see now why there are such frantic efforts to save the Taft-Hartley Act. The striking power of the workers and the unions must be shackled. DOWN IT GOES The recovery of Europe, the glutting of markets at home and abroad, the loss of U.§. credits in China, the end of Marshall Plan shipments of all commodi^ ties except war goods, all spell falling stocks in Wall Street and a steadily increasing army of unemployed. With the need for manpower no longer strong, men of 40 are too old to work. Advertisements call for men under-35. Later on it will be single men under 25, then 20 and finally the end. And, as yet, the old age pension is kept at 65. This means that all men over 40 should die or bum nickels until they are 65. Selling apples on street corners and flopping in the Bowery is not conducive to long life. Is this the America of unlimi­ ted opportunities, of an expanded economy, or is it a nation of small, greedy business men of very limited intellects, unable to solve the problems of unemploy­ ment and markets. Only through the maintenance of strong unions and union wage structures, the extension of un­ ions, government sponsored work projects to put people to work, can America be saved. The un­ ions must now play their great­ est role in the shaping of the destiny of America. There is no other way out. Wandering Seafarer �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. March 18, 1949 LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief SAVANNAH—Chairman, E. M. Bryant, 25806; Recording Secre­ tary, A. Pricks, 60; Reading Clerk, O. F. Martin, 44731. Motion cai'ried to accept and post on bulletin board the Secretai-y-Treasurer's financial report and report to the membership. Agerit took floor and reported on status of shipping. Motions car­ ried to accept minutes of meet­ ings held in other ports. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that a floral York. Good and Welfare: Sev­ eral members hit the deck to speak on the present dispatching pi'ocedures followed in the Port of New York. SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. SHIPPED ENG. 4 4 4 BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ 5 5 17 55 59 180 liam Renlz, 26445; Recording Sec­ 29 36 106 retary, A1 Stansbury, 4683; Read­ 51 44 173 ing Clerk, Bennie Gonzalez, 125. 16 13 47 Charges read against number 8 11 39 of Brothers and refen-ed to Trial 19 11 47 Committee elected from the 38 26 106 floor. Motion carried to non- 133 94 329 19 45 16 34 8 5 50 36 138 A&G Shipping From Feb. 23 To Manh 9 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. Boston New York Philadelphia.... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Galveston San Juan West Coast 23 150 45 105 18 17 24 29 91 43 27 44 11 116 39 62 19 13 22 37 97 32 11 34 9 147 46 66 15 9 14 38 143 22 9 30 43 413 130 223 52 39 , 60 104 331 97 47 108 7 66 41 78 .18 20 17 42 102 .10 21 52 GRAND TOTAL.. 616 493 548 1,657 474 SHIPPED DECK 392 395 1,261 PHILADELPHLA — Chairman, ports. Agent's report accepted. General discussion on the wel­ E. Higdon, 182; Reading Clerk, Accepted resolutions on Honolulu fare of the Branch. Meeting ad­ concur with that part of the Nor­ Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ Hall and vacation pay. Headquar­ journed with 91 members pi'es- folk New Business calling for wreath be sent to funeral of ters' and Patrolmen's reports ac­ ent. Deck Engineers to show dis­ Brother Marion Ackerman. Good retary, J. Sheehan, 306. cepted and filed. Trial commit­ 4 4 4 charges for three years. Minutes and Welfare: Discussion on ma­ Motion carried to go into New tee's findings in cases of three SAN JUAN — Chairman, H. of other Branches read and ac­ rine hospital in Savannah. Meet- York minutes and read charges men read and accepted. Meeting .ing adjourned with 102 members from last meeting. Minutes of adjourned with 300 members Spurlcck, 11101; Recording Sec­ cepted. Motion carried to post retary, J. Lincoln, 35046; Reading and file and West Coast and present. meetings held in other ports ac­ present. Great Lakes minutes. Resolutions Clerk, W. Lea, 37523. cepted, except for that part of 4" 4' 44- 4< 4" on Hall in Honolulu accepted. BOSTON—Chairman, J. Green- San Juan minutes requesting the ' NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Minutes of meetings held in Other reports accepted. Good baum, 281; Recording Secretary, printing in the LOG of all com­ Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording other ports accepted and filed. and Welfare: Discussion on topics mittee reports. Agent reported E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, E. that lease on Hall had been ex­ Secretary, Bill Frederick, 94; Outgoing Agent Colls introduced of general Union welfare. MeetReading Clerk, C. J. Stephens, the members to the new Agent, ng adjourned with 250 members B. Tilley, 75. tended for one month, while ne­ L. Craddock. He asked the present. 76. Motion carried to accept min­ gotiations take place to draw up membership to extend Craddock 4 4 4 Report on New Orleans finan­ the fine support and cooperation utes of meetings held in other a long term lease. Resolution on NORFOLK—Chairman, Whii«, Hall in Hawaii turned over to cial situati'n read and accepted. he had been given during the ports, except that part of San Headquarters for study. Motion Minutes of other Branch meet­ past year. Juan New Business calling for Agent Craddock 56; Recording Secretary, Rees, 95. Agent pledged full cooperation to the Reading Clerk, Bullock, 3535. the publishing of all committee carried to have Agent buy a flag ings accepted and filed. reports in the SEAFARERS LOG. and banner for the Hall as there reported on shipping picture in membership in. San Juan. He Routine communications read, Resolution from New York con­ is none on hand. Trial Commit­ port. Also reported* that film was given a rousing ovation from accepted and filed. Trial Com­ tee's reports accepted. One min­ will be shown following meeting. the membership. Agent Colls cerning a Hall in Hawaii ac­ mittee's reports accepted. Resolu­ Accepted resolution on Honlulu then took over and reported good cepted and referred to Headquar­ tion on opening Hall in Honolulu Hall and forwarded it to Head­ shipping, with plenty of jobs ters for consideration. Resolu­ quarters for study. Resolution available. Trial Committee find­ read. Motion carried to non­ tion from Mobile concerning va­ on vacation pay forwarded to ings read and accepted. One concur. Agent reported on the cation pay accepted, and re­ Headquarters for clarification. minute of silence observed for jusihess of the port and th^ ferred to Headquarters Negotiat­ Five members took the Union Brothers lost at sea. Good and situation in Virginia Ferries. ing Committee. Richard ' H. ute of silence observed for Broth­ Oath of Obligation. Good and Welfare: Considerable discus­ Good and Welfare: Several mem­ Lowe, Arthur B. Kingsley and ers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ Welfare: Discussion on coopera­ sion on Bland-Magnuson bill and bers hit the deck to discuss the Roy Leo took the Union Oath of journed with 186 members pres­ tion between Bosuns and crews. need for larger quarters in San Jnion's drive against the Hoff­ Obligation. Balloting Committee ent. Meeting adjourned with 274 Juan. Meeting adjourned with man move and the status of the elected from floor. One minute election in the Cities Service 4 4, 4. members present. of silence observed for Brothers 110 members present. MOBILE—Chairman, O. Stev­ fleet. Meeting adjourned with lost at sea. Good and Welfare: 4 4. 4 '444 ens, 115; Recording Secretary, ; 34 members present. Considerable discussion on cur­ TAMPA—Chairman Paul Hall, NEW YORK —Chairman, Joe James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, rent status of Hoffman move and 190; Reading Clerk, L. Craft, Algina, 1320; Recording Secre­ Cities Service drive. Meeting ad­ H. J. Fischer, 59. journed with 73 members pres­ Motion carried to accept min­ 286; Recording Secretary, Ray tary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; ent. Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, utes of meetings held in other While, 57. Norfolk New Business tabled 164. until clarification has been re­ Motions carried to accept the ceived. Motion carried to non­ New Business sections of meet­ concur with San Juan minutes. ings held in other ports. Trial Reports from other ports ac­ committee's report read and ac­ In protest of the nomination of cepted and filed. Elliott Wil­ cepted. Appeal of one member James Boyd as director of the liams took the Union Oath of on decision of Trial Committee A phony front organization. 1. That his foremen's league Federal Bureau of Mines, Presi­ read. Motion carried to refer to dent John L. Lewis of the Uni­ Tigged by management to pre­ is really an organization of bus­ Trial Committee. Discussion on ted Mine Workers has called a vent repeal of the Taft-Hartley iness corporations. shipping procedures in New two week strike of bituminous Act, was unmasked at a House 2. That the real purpose of the Labor Committee hearing in and anthracite miners. The walk­ league is to propagandize fore­ ;Washington last week. out began on March 11. men into believing they are Operating as the Foremen's "part of management." In calling the strike, Lewis Obligation. Good and Welfare: League for Education and Asso­ made use of a contract provi­ For over an hour members took Every member making a sion which allows a memorial ciation, the , outfit maintains a 3. That membership is open on­ the floor to discuss matters of the donation to the Union for period for men killed in the high priced lobby in an attempt ly to business concerns. Union. Meeting adjourned after any purpose should receive pits. to convince Congress that fore­ 4. That dues are $100 a year one minute of silence for de­ tn official receipt bearing men don't want union represen­ and. that any company paying parted Brothers. The period of mourning will tation. the amount of the contribu­ emphasize the miners' opposition that sum, may name its presi­ 4 4 4 tion and the purpose for to Boyd, whom Lewis described The revelation came after dent, vice president, or person­ GALVESTON — Chairman, which it was made. Harry P. Jeffrey, secretary and nel director as "members" of as "an incompetent, unqualified Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Sec­ general counsel for the stooge the league. If a Union official to whom persoi> who has usurped the of­ "foremen's" league told the An embarrassing question put retary, R. Wilburn, 37739; Read­ contribution is given does fice and functions of Director of House committee that an opinion by Representative Bailey (D., ing Clerk, Jeff Morrison, 34213. -not make out a receipt for the Federal Bureau of Mines poll showed that foremen were Va.) also forced Jeffrey to re­ the money, the matter should without Senate confirmation as report not interested in organizing for veal that William Ingles, a no­ Headquarters financial immediately be referred to required by statute." collective bargaining purposes, torious Washington lobbyist, rep­ and report to membership ac­ Paul HalL Secretary-Trea­ The miners, Lewis stated, will Motions car­ but preferred to deal as individ­ resented Inland Steel, Allis- cepted and filed. surer, SlU, 61 Beaver Street, pray for "relief from the mon­ ried to accept minutes of other uals with management. New York 4. N. Y. strous and grotesque injustice of Chalmers, Fruehauf Trailer, and Branch meetings. Agent re­ Pro-labor members of the com­ other large corporations at the ported on tempo of shipping and In advising the-Secretary- an ignorant nnd incompetent mittee, skeptical of this testi­ same time he represented the balloting. Five members took the Treasurer' of such transac­ Boyd having the power to de» mony, then fired a series of de­ Foremen's League. It was dis­ Union Oath of Obligation. One tions, members should state cide whether they shall live or vastating questions at the wit­ closed that Ingles received $1,000 minute of silence for Brothers the name of the official and continue to die in the mines." ness. In the course of the ques­ a month from the companies for lost at sea. Resolution regarding the port where thA money Lewis noted that 1948 saw tioning, Jeffrey was forced to his work—as well as being paid the opening of a Hall in Hawaii was tendereid. 55,115 men killed and injured in admit: by the league. the pits. accepted. Good and Welfare: Eastern Miners Take Two-Week 'Memorial' Rest 'Foremen's' League Is Exposed As Front For Corporations 6et A Receipt �• •/ Friday, March 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleren American Seamen Make Comeback By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL ment than the merchant seaman, sailor, is of the best, prepared His brawn and his muscle are 'by trained Cooks. To become a seaman in 1800 it life sustaining; his spirit—this Living and pay conditions on was merely necessary to wear same American spirit dormant American ships, are not due to a sheath knife, have an abund­ for many years—is life giving. mere generosity on the part of BROTHER LEVY HENRY ROOF BAHAM ance of tattooing on your arms He is utterly essential to the the shipowners. The seaman has Who sailed as Messman on the Please get in touch with your and stand at the bar of any wa­ usefulness of our millions of learned the lesson that he must SS Venore, is asked to leave the father. terfront saloon. have someone ashore to protect tons of steel ships. The finest punching bag with the baggage 5" ft 4" You would not stand long be­ ship, without him and his spirit, his interests at all times, and to man in the Baltimore Hall. CONSTANTINOS NICOLAIDIS fore a genial tar-haired mate becomes mere scrap iron, a dead see to it that his pay scale re­ 4. 4. 4 C. BROWN would invite you to a few but­ thing. mains on a par with the pay MICHAEL R. BAAL Get in touch at once with H. tered rums. scales of the other skilled pro­ Your wife, Lorraine, wants COMEBACK S. Thomas, 56 Seventh Ave., A stubborn recruit might need fessions. you to get in touch with her. It New York. It is very urgent. There is ample evidence that a harangue on- the virtues of It is quite obvious that these is very urgent. 4. 4. Si the sea, the merits of the par­ the spirit of the American sea­ things can only come to pass DONALD PL5SHETTE 4 4 4 ticular ship, the wonderful Cap­ man is very much alive today. when the seamen of America be­ PAT JENSON Get in touch with your father. tain, and a confidential report on Not so very many years ago long to an honest all-American A money order for you, from He is very anxious to hear from the ladies of the South Sea and only about 12 percent of the maritime organization, free from B. F. Allison, is being held for you. —thrown in for good measure— seamen on American-registered radical and foreign influence. you in the Philadelphia Hall. S- 4i the possibility of prize money. ships were American born. Many The membership of the Sea­ 4 4 4 JAMES T. HILL After about three buttered ships", especially those under farers International Union know FREDERICK L. JORDAN Communicate with your father rums, the befuddled seaman charter, sailed with 100 percent when they are far at sea that Mrs. Jack J. Martin, 112 Eastat White House, Texas. touched the pen or made his foreign-born crews—not an Am­ the home office is always busily view Drive, New Orleans, La., 4 4> mark, and shortly found himself erican could be found from the bargaining with the shipowners would like you to write to her TOM GALVIN deposited in a reeking forecastle Stoker's grating to the bridge. for them, obtaining always the Your old buddy, George on a matter of great importance for a long sleep—to awake at Such conditions no longer exist best possible conditions for the pianchard, 485 Ashmont Street, to you. sea, bound for Java, France, Na­ aboard American ships. Respon­ membership, and striving to pro­ NORMAN WEST Dorchester 22, Mass., would like sible for this metamorphosis is tect all that has already been gasaki, or Batavia. Your mother, Mrs, Clarence you to write to him so that he His immediate concern was to the membership-controlled Sea­ can send you some of your prop­ West, in Punta Gorda, Florida, learn as quickly, and as pain­ farers International Union of gained. There is never any doubt in would like to hear from you. erty. lessly as possible, the ancient North America. the minds of the seamen of the 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. No foreign finger or policy law of the sailor, "promotion for SIU that upon returning to an SYLVESTER WALKER CLARENCE LEWIS GUNSETT the nimble and the cat-on-the has ever entered this great or­ American port after a long trip Owen Anderson, U. S. Marine Your wallet and papers are in ganization. Dictatorship is un­ triangle for the laggard." the baggage room of the New Hospital, Neponset Branch, is known in it. The lowliest mem­ at sea that they will find any­ LIFE WAS SIMPLE anxious to hear from you. York Hall. ber, in good standing, can run thing but the same quiet, effi­ His long-term goal was port, for office, and be elected. The cient harmony, and cooperation 4 4 4 4. 4. 4 JOHN HERINDA the fast spending of his few membership has a voice in all throughout their Union Halls. BEN BONE Under the present standards Your mother, Mrs. Susie Herindollars per month, if and when matters concerning its welfare. James Barnette asks that you of pay, living standards and op­ da, 3437 Pi-eble Ave., Pittsburgh he got it, a few more buttere'd leave his handbag in the Balti­ The elected officers of this or­ portunities, and with the mari­ more Hall with the baggage man, 12, Pa., is anxious to hear from rums and another ship. ganization protect the interests you. Nobody won-ied about his age, of the membership with all the time calling firmly established as to hold for him. his health, his . education, his zealousness of a great barrister a career, the United States mer­ 4 4 4 is now manned by present or his future. He carried protecting the interests of a chant fleet RICHARD FLAHIVE thousands'of clean-cut, intelligent Pete Cruze, 1339 University no papers, belonged to no sea­ wealthy client. American seamen. Ave., Bronx 52, N. Y., wants you man's unions, and took as a mat­ The dark days when every The maritime service is at­ ter of course a few impressed forecastle was a Tower of Ba­ to get in touch with him. tracting a finer type of American years on a British frigate or 4 4 4 bel are gone, but not forgotten youth, educated—often with col­ hulk. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. JAMES M. MULLIGAN by the many old-timers who lege background—upstanding and When he was an old man— William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 Get in touch with your Draft tread the decks of the American outstanding, of *high ideals and BOSTON 276 State St. thirty or thereabouts—if he was ships of today. Board at 1910 Arthur Ave., £. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 morals. lucky, he married a woman with Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Bronx 57, N. Y. SECURITY America can scarcely avoid a farm near a lighthouse, plant­ GALVESTON 30854—23rd St. 4 4 4. But it is a joyous feeling for becoming the world's greatest ed corn in the spring, and was Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 ARTHUR SAMOEA the seaman of today when he' maritime nation in number and MOBILE 1 S«ath Lawrence St. Hadvey Righette, 29 Surfline off to sea before it was ready "signs-on" to know that, through j tonnage of vessels. When, added Phone 2-1754 Cal Tanner, Agent to harvest. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Place, Apt. 1, Long Beach 2, He was hardy, could stand his maritime organization, he is to this, she can boast of the newE. Sheppnrd, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Calif., wants to hear from you. pain, fight with knives, was a assured of a decent living wage,'est, fastest, and most efficient 51 Beaver St. NEW YORK 4 4* 4 from exploitation, ships and the best trained and HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent practical — if profane — religion­ protection healthy food and living quar­ organized seamen, she has truly JAMES BURKE ..127-129 Bank St. NORFOLK ist, and bowed to no man but Phone 4-1083 Ben Rees, Agent ters. L. F. GAMBARO returned to the heroic days of his Skipper, and not always to PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. He still growls at the Cook days of 1800—when the Amer­ Contact Ben Sterling, 42 him. J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Broadway, New York. SAN FRANCISCO .'.85 Third St. His contribution to American and curses the coffee, and longs ican Clipper ships were known Frenchy Mlchelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 spirit and tradition was so vast for a farm ashore and swears on every sea. SAN JUAN,'P.R 252 Ponce de Leon WARD LEWIS HOWIESON and tremendous that it is beyond he's on his last trip—tradition L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 gave him these things—but when Get in touch with Miss Jane measuring. SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. he's off watch he packs a nour­ Howieson, 22-27 93rd Street, If carried him, the merchant Jim Drawdy, Agent Phonej 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Jackson Heights, N. Yr,^ on a seaman, on to the Golden Age ishing meal under his belt, takes Broadway 0484 matter of great importance to of Sail, the very soul of 'the a shower, listens to the radio, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. you. swift Clippers and the heart of and reads and relaxes in wellRay White, Agent Phone M-1323 4 4 4 a pugnacious, nation-building lighted quarters. WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. (Continued from Page 1) If, at the end of a voyage, he BERNARD LAPORTE Terminal 4-2874 fleet of heroic merchant ships. has any legitimate complaint, his ands of letters and telegrams HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Get in touch with Michael ANOTHER ERA SECRETARY-TREASURER Union representative is present poured into Washington. Thornton,. 3952 Camp St., New Paul Hall It carried him slowly — and at the payoff to handle the com­ Hoffman's Plan, originally Orleans, JA. 6171. Important. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION fighting — to steam, to an ex­ plaint for him. scheduled to go into effect Janu­ Lindsey Williams " panding navy, to a horrible war Living conditions on the Am­ ary 1, was postponed to Febru­ ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER between brothers; to a dark pe­ erican ship of today are the vei-y ary 1 and then to April 1. If Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian riod of reconstruction when prof­ finest in the world. All per­ Congress does not act before its by land so exceed profits by sonnel are quartered above decks, April 1, it is now believed sea that he was tempted and fell. with a few exceptions. Each Hoffman will postpone the plan For seventy years that spirit man has his own commodious again. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phono 5-8777 lay dormant and almost invis­ locker and clean, large berth. According to close observers, PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. ible. It flared up in half-hearted Among the more than 202,000 the prime movers behind the His forecastle is heated and, in Beacon 4336 legislation, in the emergencies the tropics, air conditioned or Hoffman Plan to eliminate the RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Massachusetts workers who may Phone 2599 be covered by unemployment of wartimes, in a thrilling res­ cooled by fans. He has running American flag and American sea­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. cortipensation, if a pending bill cue here and a bold trade pact hot and cold water, and ample men from the foreign aid trade Douglas 2-8363 are the European maritime na­ is passed, are 3,000 maritime there. space for his personal effects. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. For forty years an American tion in alliance with the Ameri­ workers, including towboat and The food, i-ecognized as the Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. collier personnel, and workers seaman in the forecastle of an most necessary requisite of the can State Department, which has Terminal 4-3131 on other ships which go to dis­ American ship was an utter long been opposed to a strong American merchant marine. tant ports but which have their stranger. He did not understand Paul G. Hoffman has even main base of operations within the language nor the customs of his mates; he could not stomach been reported as saying that he MONTREAL 1227 PhUips Square the state of Massachusetts. Plateau 6700—Marquette 6909 would demand a Presidential Benefits for unemployed sea­ their food. There were not ten PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. men can reach a maximum of American-bom seamen to a hun­ veto of the Bland Bill if it were Phone North 1229 dred foreigners. Our merchant enacted in its present fox-m. PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. $25.00 per week for 23 weeks, This led a Headquarters official seaman—he and his spirit and plus $2.00 per week for each Phone: 6591 to ask what right Hoffman had fOftONTO illA Jarvis St. child. Although no seaman would his tradition—almost died out. Elgin 6719 trade this for the base pay he as a Govei-nment administrator In the vast program of the VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. to demand any such thing, United States merchant marine, could earn while sailing, under Empire 4631 "Let Hoffman resign, then let VANCOUVER 6«S Hamilton St. an SIU contract, nevertheless, it in the hundreds of great ships him make his demand," the there Pacific 7824 would be some security for the under the American flag, Union official said. is no more mportant single ele­ dark days. SlU HRLLS SIU, A&G District Congress Ready For Bland Bill SUP Canadian District Massachusetts Bill Grants Unemployment Insurance To Seamen j^qctarwum �T H E SE A F A R E R S Page Twelve LOG Friday, March 18, 1949 WHAT itWMIC.. QUESTION: What suggestions do you have for improving rwreational and general wel­ fare facilities available aboard ship during off hours? EUGENE MILANESI, AB: ARVID GYLLAND, Bosun: MICHAEL ROSSI, Bosun: PASQUALE PRIOLO, OS: SAM LUTTRELL, Bosun: 'l think some means of provid­ ing music for ihe fellows should be aboard the ^ ships—if it can be handled without annoying anyone. Crews could get toge­ ther and purchase an inexpen­ sive phonograph or radio for the use of all hands. On ships that make runs to warm weather ports, the guys could get up baseball teams — like some of the Robin Line men have done. Gear could be , purchased and kept aboard ship. When the ships meet in a foreign port, the crews could arrange games, or they could meet local teams. Baseball is played in many places, es­ pecially by English-speaking people. Crews should chip in to get more and better books aboard the ships than the Merchant Ma­ rine Library Association is able to provide. There are a lot of educational books that would come in handy on any ship. Af­ ter all, a man's education is never finished — no matter who he is. Some of the ships have movies. It would be a good idea if more crews chipped in for movie equipment. Personally I've never gone in much fpr sports, but I'll go along with any crew that wants to buy sporting equipment. My own in­ terests are chess and checkers. I'd like to see every ship have plenty of sets. On my past ships the crews did little for recreation other than read books and play cardi^ Once a crew decided to purchase a radio, but the Skipper vetoed the plan. He said there would be too many aerials stuck around the decks. Some ships I've been on had washing machines put there by the company or other crews. If I get in with a crew intexuling to purchase a washing machine, I'd make sure it wasn't put over the engine room as is the usual practice. It's too hot. Back in the gunners' quarters a full laundry could be rigged. I haven't been part of a crew where movies were shown, but I think it's a good idea. Crews of ships I've been aboard have taken little group action other than to hold edu­ cational xAeetings. Personally I'm in favor of more up-to-date magazines . and books. Some of the magazines on ships today are ancient. I'd also back a crew radio, as the ship's radio operates on the whims of the radio operator. The radio could be had for about fifty bucks, and the crew could put it in the messroom,- where they could tune in the stations they want. If the ship I were on had no washing machine I'd favor crew action to build up a laundry. Seamen today shouldn't be made to scrub their clothes by hand. I suggest crews buy an inex­ pensive record player and build up a record library. I brought my record player aboard sev­ eral ships. Then we held a tar­ paulin muster and we collected enough money to buy a consid­ erable number of records of all kinds. I took the record player with me when I left a ship and brought it aboard the next one. The records, of course, remained on the ship on which the col­ lection was made. On one vessel on a shuttle run, we accumu­ lated more th^h 1,500 records. The gear was left in the messroom for anyone to play. GORDON MARBURY, Elec,: GENE NOWOKUNSKI, Ch. Ck,: BILL WILLIAMS, AB: JAMES M. HAND. Deck Eng.: JAMES ROGERS, Wiper: One of the essentials in mak­ ing life better on any ship is a good laundry. Facilities should be rigged so a man can wash— and dry—^his clothes. Buying a washing machine is not the en­ tire answer. Then again, there should be a larger section of the library devoted to Union edu­ cation. There should be more education meetings on the ships, too. The men would have a pret­ ty good time in well-planned, well-run education meetings. For instance, they could learn how to go about writing their Sena­ tors and Congress their views on big labor, maritime and other issues. It's a good idea to have a little organization beforehand for recreation and welfare. For in­ stance, 1 think crews should provide every ship with a wash­ ing machine. Pretty soon all the ships would have them. I've helped buy a couple, they come to a couple of bucks a manMost ships have radios or phon­ ographs and those that don't should have them. If the boyfl want movies, I'd go along with them although I'm no movie fanEach crew should decide what it wants and get it in advance. But don't forget that what you plan may depend a lot on thq run. I think the recreation rooms on most ships could be improved with good facilities for reading and writing. The libraries on most ships I've been on have been pretty sad. The books are old and dry reading. This could be corrected very easily. I would suggest that these comparative­ ly expensive books be replaced by the 25-cent pocket-sized books, which are up to date and cover a wi^e variety of subjects. They're space savers, loo. Some good technical books should be available for those who want to use - off time for serious study. A crew that wants more and One of the drawbacks on the better organized recreation Liberty ships is the lack of should decide what it needs, space for recreational facilities. chip in and buy whatever is Even the messroom is inade­ needed. For instance, a crew quate, except for card games should be sure that they have and the like. Of course, if a plenty of cards, checkers and guy wants to read, the best place chess sets. Right now, cards are for it is his. own bunk. But for the only game equipment you the guys who like physical. ex­ can buy from the slopchest. Per­ ercise I think some kind of a haps the slopchests should stock gym could be rigged up on most other games. Crews could have a ships, and cheaply, too. Bar­ lot of fun if every ship had bells can be made by sticking some sporting equipment. Boxing both ends of pieces of lead pipe gloves, punching bags, softballs, into cans filled with cement. bats, gloves and so on. What you , Skip ropes are no problem. get depends to some extent on Punching bags can be rigged on the run. Maybe the Union could the fantail. But count me out, work up a purchasing plan. I get enough exercise on deck. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 18, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES US STIFLES OWN FLEET,BUT BUILDS ALIEN SHIPPING DON'T TALK SIU, IS WARNING TO CS CREWMEN FOREIGN TO SURPASS PRE-WAR TOTALS REPRESENTATIVES READY TO COSIDER BLAND BILL A&G TRANSPORTATION BALLOTING GOING STRONG LACK OF PROGRAM CONDEMNS US SHIPPING MOBILE NOTES SHIPPING UPTURN,AND HOPES TREND WILL CONTINUE PORT SAVANNAH LOOKING AHEAD TO BUSY WEEKS MEDICAL CHECK-UP MAY SAVE TROUBLE LATER SAYS FOREIGN FLAG SHIPS EXPAND AT EXPENSE OF UNITED STATES NO PAYOFFS,SIGN-ONS BUT UN TRANSIT SHIPS HELP PORT GALVESTON TAFT-HARTLEY ACT LIMITS UNIOND ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE PLANS NORWEGIAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES PENSION FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN CITIES SERVICE SUED FOR PRICE RIGGIMG SEAFARERR JOE BURNS,CROSS-COUNTRY CUPID,SENDS TWO DOWN THE AISLE MARCH OF DIMES FUND THANKS SIU CREWS FOR GENEROSITY EASTERN MINERS TAKE-WEEK 'MEMORIAL' REST 'FOREMEN'S' LEAGUE IS EXPOSED AS FRONT FOR CORPORATIONS AMERICAN SEAMEEN MAKE COMEBACK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/18/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 11 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c229de412edbb535be97af59dc4a1efb.PDF a107ef8f1ac223599601e2b05592a87d PDF Text Text -•'i if: OS Injunction Denied; SS Government Camp Mali Vote is Deiayed Official Organ, Attantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. Ni Y„ FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1949 New Bill In Senate Is Ihffmaa Plan Again No. 10 Cast Your Vote! I EGA Administrator Paul G. At that time, taking advantage Hoffman managed to get in an­ of sorne double-talk about freight other smashing blow at the Arn- rates in the present Marshall erican merchant marine this Plan legislation, Hoffman an­ week by persuading the Senate nounced • that, beginning JanuForeign Relations Committee to ai-y 1, he would ship Marshal] approve a bill restricting Am­ Plan bulk cargoes on foreign erican ships to 50 percent of the ships because foreign tramp rates Marshall Plan cargoes originat­ were cheaper. Bulk cargoes loom large in the ing in this country. Marshall Plan and the Hoffman This bill, if enacted into law, proposal would have meant that would leave the merchant mar­ 10,000 American seamen would ine and the men who man the vessels where they are today, be thrown out of work. SIU, A&G District, officials im­ Spearheaded by the A&G Dis­ trict, protests poured into Wash­ mediately pointed out. , ington. Hundreds of labor unions, With the merchant fleet still CIO as well as AFL, small locals shrinking, passage of the measure might be one more backward as well as huge internationals, step leading to elimination of joined the Seafarers in the battle the American flag from the high to save 10,000 jobs. As one voice they said that the seas, they said. high purpose of the Marshall The Senate Foreign Relations Plan could not be achieved if Committee bill stands in marked contrast to the revised Bland Bill American seamen were to be which ,was approved last week sacrificed along the way. by the House Committee on Mer­ Paul Hoffman postponed the chant 'Marine. The Bland Bill, effective date of his order from now pending in the House of (Continued on Page 3) Representatives, would require that American ships get half of all foreign aid cargoes regardless j of point of origin. WARN CONGRESS Headquarters officials this week urged Seafarers to re­ double their efforts in support of the Bland Bill. Senators - and Congressmen should be warned again of the nature of the Hoff­ man Plan to throw thousands of American seamen out of work, they said. In its revised form, the Bland Bill, sometimes called the BlahdMagnuson Bill because it was introduced into the Senate by Senator Warren G. Magnuson of the Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee, has one pos-! sible weakness, as was empha­ sized in the LOG of March 4. It provides that cargoes car­ ried by military ships would not be included in computing the 50-50 division. If relatively few cargoes were carried by Army ships, this clau-'^e would be bene­ ficial to American seamen. How­ ever, if. the Army carried an increasing number of cargoes, as indications point, there might not be much left over. SIU, A&G officials said this week that the pattern seemed to be something like this: Shift more and more of the foreign aid cargoes to low standard foreign flag ships, forcing the lay-up of more American ships and the' layoff of thousands of American' seamen. Then give the bulk of what little ocean commerce re-| mains for the American flag to the military fleets. In the end,! the merchant marine and the: maritime unions would be de­ stroyed. The Hoffman Plan, against which the SIU, A&G District, has fought a three-month battle, was unveiled by the EGA Adminis­ trator early in December. Members of the Atlantic and Gulf District have a choice of two propositions in voting in the transportation rule referendum, which is entering the third week of the 60-day balloting period. Proposal, No. 1 reads: "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, all hands must accept that transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new re­ placements wiU be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. Proposal No. 2 reads: "When transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay ch board the ship can do so, provid­ ing they do not collect trans­ portation. Those men desir­ ing transportation can collect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union Hir­ ing Hall." All members are urged to vote. An attempt by Cities Service to halt the NLRB election in its fleet was squashed this week, when the temporary injunction granted the company on February 22 was dismissed March 7. The injunction, which in its original form halted voting, had been modified last week to allow the remaining ships to vote. Still in force was a pro­ vision calling for the impounding of ballots pending disposition of the NLRB appealf have been damaged there is to set the injunction aside. With the path cleared, final nothing to show that this plain­ tallying of the votes awaits the tiff has any authority to com­ balloting of the SS Government plain on their behalf. The hold­ Camp, which was supposed to ing of the election and the count­ take place early this week in ing of the ballots involved no Montevideo, Uruguay, but ran damage to the plaintiff. The mov­ into a snag when the ballots ing affidavits allege none and the brief asserts only that its failed to arrive on time. right to challenge ineligible vot­ In dismissing the injunction at ers is lost forever. But the ac­ the request of NLRB counsel. tion is to state the count because Federal Judge John W. Clancy it is alleged the whole voting stated that the company's com­ scheme was illegally executed plaint was insufficient to justify and the plaintiff may still have the injunction, and the holding the vote condemned on that of the election and the counting count. The fears that its witness­ of ballots involved no damage es will be intimidated or lost is to the company. not an item of recognizable dam­ The judge also implied in his age. Its application in the face decision that the company, in­ of the motion to dismiss its ac­ stead of running to the courts, tion for an injunction is to show should rely on NLRB machinery irreparable damage. It has shown for presentation of its grievances. none. The motion to dismiss is The full text of the decision fol­ therefore granted. lows: "Assuming that thi^ court has "Dated, New York, N^w York, jurisdiction to issue an injunc­ March 7, 1949. tion against the defendant, the "John W. Clancy complaint is insufficient to justi­ "United States District Judge" fy such action. If its employees The legal battle between the NLRB and Cities Service Oil Company was touched off when Federal Judge Henry Goddard issued the injunction, upon the Former CS Men Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January 1 for any reason whatsoever are urged to get. in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write, giving all details of their employment and discharge. SIU Head­ quarters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Meanwhile, all pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The com­ pany is making every effort to replace men with known pro-union leanings. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. company attorney's plea that they had not received sufficient notice of the election to dele­ gate observers. An election ordei- had been issued four days earlier and six company vessels had been voted when the writ was announced. NLRB counsel brought here from Washington succeeded in having the injunction modified to allow the remaining three ships to vote. With the NLRB successful in its injunction fight, the SIU has taken steps to waive the 15 cases of unfair labor practices against the company, until after the el­ ection has been completed. .•fi'U -V' i? >.U.-J/'i... �Page Two THE SEAT ARE RS LOG FridayV Much 11, 19^9 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf DistrictAffiliated with the American Federation of Labor . At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second c^ass matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Write That Letter A man's personal life is his own and he has the right to lead that life as he sees fit, as long as he does not intrude into the lives of others. The Seafarers International Union fimly believes in that philosophy and has made it a rule never to interfere in the intimate life of any member. All the Union asks is that a member conduct himself as a good union man, in such a manner as not to bring disgrace on the Union or on Brother Seafarers. In no instance has any SIU member been advised on how to vote, or on any other aspect of his personal life. There are some men in the SIU who drink. As long as they do not drink on shipboard, where imbibing brings discredit to the Union and may cause accident or injury to other crewmembers, the Union maintains a strictly hands-off policy. But—a suggestion is in order. On page five of this issue there appears a story of a racket which preys on merchaijt seamen and which was foiled only because one of the intended victims had written tcThis family to tell them of his whereabouts. An occasional letter home will make it more diffi­ cult for the vultures to drain money from the families of merchant seamen, and at the same time save worry on the part of the shoreside members of the seaman's family. It takes only a few minutes to write a letter home. And if that letter breaks up some confidence racket or relieves anxiety, it sure is worthwhile. Think it over—then write that letter! Out In The Open The masks are off, the cards are on the table, and throughout the world the communists" can be seen for what they are—traitors to the workers and to the coun­ tries in which they live. Very blatantly, during the past few weeks the com­ missars of the CP in Italy, France, and the United States have announced that in case the Soviet Union embarks on an active campaign to enslave the world, communist party members will do all they can to cooperate with the Red army. Their "fifth column" will disrupt and destroy, and the first victims in all the occupied countries will be the democratic workers who opposed the CP. That is what happened in Finland, Poland, Romania, and all other countries behind the "Iron Curtain." And yet, these same people wrap themselves in the flag of patriotism and demand protection from the very jcountries they are sworn to betray. This aspect of communist thought is not new, al­ though th^re were many leaders, in the government as well as in labor circles, who refused to believe the evi­ dence that fthe communists, wherever they may be, have only one ultimate aim and that is complete dictatorship over all the peoples of the world. Now, anyone who still believes that the communists !are peace-loving, or patriotic, or against dictatorship, is either a communist or a complete fool, and one's as bad as the other. We of the SIU have always referred to the commun­ ists as "red fascists" because we firmly believe that there is no difference between Stalin and Flitler, Russia and Nazi Germany, or the communist party and GermanAmerican Bund. Events prove correctness of that view. Men Now In The Mwine Hospitals .ti'' Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. R. SCHERFFINS P. SADAEUSKI W. GARDNER H. STILUMAN J. DENNIS LIPARIA E. PRITCHARD These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, 5r as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily oh their hands. Do what you can cheer them up by writing them. STATEN ISLAND^ HOSPITAL W. HALLET MOBILE HOSPITAL M. MENDELL S. HEIDUCKI , P. M. VANDEREIK R. MOACK A. TREVINO F. E. HOBIN C. SIMMONS N. DORPMANS N. BOSANYI G. FOLEY M. J. LUCAS L. HOWARD F. KUMIUGA J. HOPKINS J. B. BERRIER C. BRESNAN •! S. RIVERA R. WILT TIM BURKE B. RABINOWITZ R. COOTE EUGENE LEARY J. MASONGSONG F. CHRISTY WILLIAM SULLIVAN G. STEPANCHUK , E. LAWSON ISAAC McCANTS B. W. BLACKMAN J. KIDD R. JOHNSON F. STOKES J. P. BUCKALEW t, t, K. JENSEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL T. E. DICKENS , J. LAFFIN BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. PUQH .X % % O. HARDEN SAVANNAH HOSPITAL E. MATTSSEN H. GJERDE L. E. HODGES W. WALKER A. DUNTON A. q. McALPIN W. MAUTERSTOCK. C. JOHNSTON S. KASMIRSKI W. CURRIER C. MOATS A. C. PARKER C. REFUSE R. SHEDD J. PALMER i. & C. CARROLL BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. BROWN W. ROSS J. E. GALLANT F. CHIAUETTA T. LANEY VIC MILLAZZE L. CALBURN J. CHASSEREAU F. ALASAVICH R. HENDERSON W. HUGHES GUS CALLAHAN S. CAPE P. WALSH G. GOLEMAN W. WISLCOTT K. FERDINAND LEONARD L. GORDEN V. SALLIN E. TORRES (City Hospital) WARD A. R. EVANS R. GRESWALD L. TICKLE i- i. A A. RAMAS GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. SOUZA G.BROWN E. RHAEDS J. MAESTRA I. SUCHEUITS L. WILLIAMSON 1 W. VAUGHAN W. LAMBERT P. DORSEY j J. O'NEILL �THE Friday, March 11, 1949 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG SlU Lays Groundwork For Welfare Plan Write Yew Congressmen Let your Representatives in Washington know how you feel about the Bland Bill to save the American merchant marine. Write your Senators and your Congressmen. Tell them that the Bland Bill must be passed without amendment if the maritime industry and your job are to survive. Tell them that the Paul Hoffman Plan to smash the merchant marine has now been written into the Senate Foreign Relations Com­ mittee bill on foreign aid. Tell them that the Bland Bill must be substituted for the Hoffman Plan if the ships are to be saved. The Seafarers must fashion a welfare plan to its own require­ ments. In setting up such wel­ fare systems, uni'.ns in other in­ dustries have found that varying needs have call for different pro­ grams—differ^ent types of bene­ fits. The Mine Workers' plan will not fit the Auto Workers. Nei­ ther fits the needs of the Gar­ ment Workers. In some cases, the variations arise from regional causes. In others, they are based on differ­ ences in the composition of the memberships, differences in av­ erage age, sex, and economic status. In still others, the bar­ gaining position of the unions have largely , shaped the pro­ grams. SIU Welfare Plan must take in­ to consideration the particular needs of our membership and will, in its final form, differ widely from those of other un­ ions. tions of seamen, has ever been made in this country. We know some of the answers. Others will be known soon, as the material from many sources is brought together and analyzed, It is immediately evident that MATURE GROUP hospitalization and medical care (often the principal concern of Certain illuminating trends other plans, and the one requir­ have already come to light, how­ ing the bulk of money available) ever. For instance, we are defin­ need not be emphasized. itely not a bunch of kids. After the wartime influx of very young NO PROBLEM men, the membership has stabil­ The Marine Hospitals largely ized at a much older age. The take care of that for us. How­ average Seafarer (book and per­ ever, there are some pos.sibilities mit combined) has been in the along this line that should be Union for several years. borne in mind. When our survey is completed, On the other hand, old-age many old myths about seamen benefits, life insurance, possibly will be e.\-ploded. some protection for the families For instance, the percentage of of a seaman during his illness, men who are married. The fact ILGWU PLAN and even Union-administered that many have dependents will In the case of the Internation­ paid-vacations (paid for, as now, man Plan is a matter of specu­ (Continued from Page 1) dispel the general idea that sea­ January to February 1. Then as lation. Many signs point, as us­ al Ladies' Garment Workers Un­ by contributions from the com­ men are a bunch of footloose, the protests mounted, he post­ ual, to the State Department ion, a welfare program, which panies, but administered by the irresponsible men, shuttling from which always is opposed to a started . years ago with limited Union) and pensions are all pos­ ship to ship, boasting a girl in poned it -until April 1, strong American merchant mar­ medical coverage, has expanded sibilities to consider. ~ every port and having not a NO SAVING in the last ten years into one of ine. care or responsibility in the But these are just general To Hoffman's claim that he When the House Merchan! ®iS(^the most cornplete union-adminworld. ideas. They show that our proDv/ould save money by increased rine Committee held hearings on istered plans in the country. lems and needs vary from those When tliis material is finally use ot foreign flag ships, the the Bland Bill, Hoffman tried to Extending over many states of other industries. at hand, the welfare plan can SIU entered a sharp denial. pressure his plan through in the and many industrial areas, the On January 7, the LOG carried form of crippling amendments. type of benefits (operating un­ The plan itself, the concrete be formulated. Then, armed with ' an editorial claiming that the He did the talking and Admiral der separate contracts by differ­ job of saying just what we facts and figures, the' Negotiating saving would be less than half Smith, chief of the Maritime ent locals), vary from region to should have as Seafarers, to in­ Committee will take our de­ what Hoffman said it would, and Commission, presented the region. crease our security and to pro­ mands before the shipowners. might not exist at all when the amendments.. It was found that locals., com­ mote our welfare, ,.is the final FACTS WILL TALK government's losses in federal The bill, as they proposed it, prised mainly of older men step. taxes and charter hire on Mari­ would have been pretty much wanted retirement provisions. On It will be no vague request. First, we must know exactly time Commission ships was flg- like the one the Senate Foreign the other hand, locals made up All the preliminary work will what we, as Seafarers, are. ured in. This editorial was re­ Relatipns Committee reported out largely of younger women work­ have been done. Backed by the How old are we? How many first comprehensive survey in printed twice in the Congres­ this week, except that the Mari­ ers needed more medical cover­ of us are married? How many of the industry, they A^fill present sional Record. time Commission would have age, especially maternity care. At no time has it been any been authorized to waive even It was further found expedient us have dependents? What per­ the shipowners with a welfare secret 'in Washington or on the the 50 percent rule for shipments to divert Union welfare monies centage of us have bank accounts, plan completely charted fi'om waterfront that foreign ship op­ from this country at any time. into other forms of benefits hold insurance policies or prop­ method of financing, to benefits erators were plugging to get the The Senate Foreign Relations where state social legislation was erty of our own? How long have and administraUon. Hoffman Plan in operation by Committee rejected- Hoffman's enacted to cover one or more we been in the Union? What Though we will draw freely proportion of us are on the ships hook or crook. proposal that such a provision service included in the plan. from the experience of unions Who else is behind the Hoff­ be included. Thus it is evident that the at any one time? What is our in other industries, and from the mortality rate, and what kind programs of seamen in other of ailments are we most prone countries (who already have well to contract? How long, on the advanced welfare systems, though average, jlo these maladies keep they are far behind us in wages us laid up on the beach? and working conditions), this By ROY LEO looked better and that "we'll welfare plan will in every sense DATA ESSENTIAL take care of it." be tailored to the needs of the ^Cities Service has one helluva When we can answer these membership of the Seafarers In­ On March 7 we arrived m of record of dirty deals it has Baltimore and paid off. As we and similar questions with rea­ ternational Union, A&G District. given its tankermen, but I think were signing on again, the Skip­ sonable certainty, then can we the treatment the company gave We have long led the way in per waved me aside, saying that get down to the form of a wel­ me ranks with the worst. After waterfront negotiations. Now, fare plan which will fit our I needn't bother. I had worked three months again, the SIU is setting the The Chief Mate took me aside needs. aboard the SS Salem Maritime pace. and quietly told me "the Captain I was fired in Baltimore on Only then can we say, "we doesn't think you're good for the seamen, because this is what we March 7; I was fired for two crew," and "the Captain said are as a group, and because this reasons: you didn't sign a pledge card is the nature of our work and One, I did not sign the petition (CTMA)." circulated aboard Cities Service life, and these are the risks and Then I went to the Skipper liabilities of this life, need these Members who forward ships to get CTMA on the NLRB and asked him if he had the things!" Iheir membership books to ballot. report of the accident in which Ihe New York Hall for retire­ Two, I discussed unionism with In order to answer with au­ I hurt my leg. He said no, that ment are urged to mark the the men and tried to arouse their he hadn't kept a record of it. thority these outstanding ques­ envelope with the notation interest in voting in the collec­ When I came to New York I tions and lay a basis for a com­ "Attention: Sth floor." in or­ tive barganing election. The prehensive welfare plan, the saw my own doctor. der to insure quicker hand­ Port Engineer had seen me talk­ As I said, nobody ever squawked Headquarters office is now con­ ling of the matter. ing to the men about the election ROY LEO about my work in the three ducting a comprehensive survey in Harbor Island, Texas. Marking of the envelope in months I was on the Maritime. I of the entire industry as well as DID HIS JOB the manner advised zd>ove of the SIU membership. I was a* good worker on the doctor, but he stalled. Three was fired purely because of my will save time and will result This has involved a great deal Salem Maritime. There was not times I requested that I be per­ pro-Union sentiment. Before I in prompt return of the book a single instance of company mitted to visit a doctor and three came aboard, there had been of original research—for nothing to the sender. like a complete study of sea­ dissatisfaction with my work, as times I was put off. At one eight Bosuns in a period of seven men, or the employment condi­ Bosun aboard the ship through point the Skipper said the leg months. the three months of my employ­ ment. Besides being fired, I got an­ other sample of the company's For the third successive year der a program offering studies in cants last year and presently gress, two; Ml". Ernest Bevin, complete disregard for the wel­ two, and Sir Robert Mayer, fare of its tapkermen. members of AFL and CIO unions histoi-y, economics and the theory studying at Oxford is SIU mem­ Chairman of the British Com­ ber Irwin Suall. and practice of government. The While I was aboard the Salem are being offered a crack at labor Suall's practical experience as mittee of the Transatlantic Foun­ scholarships are worth approx­ Maritime I had an accident. I Slipped on an oily deck one night scholarships at Ruskin College, imately $800 each, and cover tui­ a volunteer organizer in the Isth­ dation, one. Applications for scholarships and injured my shin bone. Dur­ Oxford, England, under sponsor­ tion, board and room at Ruskin mian drive and his service as a should be sent by May 1 to the ship of the Transatlantic Foun­ College from October, 1949 to shipboard delegate stood him in ing the two days I was laid up, Committee on Ruskin College dation. June, 1950 and 75 pounds for mis­ good stead when approved by the Skipper and the Chief Mate Labor . Scholarships, Institute of the selection committee. As in the past, five members cellaneous expenses. treated my wound. International Education, 2 West Sponsors of the five scholar­ Among the five unionists se­ - When we hit port, I asked the of American labor unions will 45th Street, New York 19. ships are the Trades Union. Con­ Skipper to allow the to see a be selected to attend Oxford un­ lected from hundreds of appli­ Senate Gets New EGA BilJ Refuses To Back CTNiA, Gets Fired RETIRiNQ BOOKS Applications Are Opened For Five labor Scholarships At Oxford r.-. V - V V. • ^ �THE Page Four SEAFAHERS LOG Friday. March 11. 1949 West €oast Finds It Tough Job Ihim Wrerkers Are Warned Seafarers Enjoy MardiGrasIn To Get Men For All Those Ships Port Mobile The SIU Is on record that charges will be placed against men guilt7 of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on boud an SIU ship or in the vicinitp of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS:' Men who jeopardize the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of. by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Se^arers, members and ofHcials' alike, axe under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Jobs of every description are to be ha< for the asking, right out here on the Gold Coast. Waterman is running hog-wild, buying ships in bunches, like bananas, and we are consequently hard put to fine crews as best we can. It's hard work, but it's a labor of love. It sure is good to see the Sllf get so many new jobs, but it's a shame the jobs can't be better distributed geographically. I'll bet Joe Algina could use some of those jobs for the New York men on the beach. Send us fifty men, Joe, and we'll guarantee to ship them in short order. Four full crews, as - well as many replacements, in the intercoastal and offshore runs, is the a Bland Bill Are Big Tapirs h Philadelphia By JAMES SHEEHAN ^core for the past two week pe­ riod. The prospects for the im­ mediate future look even bright­ er. We admit that we're brag­ ging, but we've got our fingers crossed and we are knocking on wood. Balloting on the controversial Transportation issue is moving along at a fast clip. Strong sup­ porters for each point of view are arguing all over the Hall, and I guess this scene-is dupli­ cated in all other SIU Halls. It looks like the final result will be close, with a hair turn­ ing the scale either way. SIU DEMOCRACY I think it's safe to say that this is the first time in the his­ tory of the maritime industry that such an issue has been left to the membership to decide in a referendum vote. This is yet another instance of membership control of the organization. Before we sign off we want to impress the Brothers with the fioe state of shipping out here. reports we've put the cards right on the table, but even so, there are some men who are still skeptical. Well, if By JOE was a barker, I'd put it this NEW YORK — The tempo way: "Hurry, hurry, hurry — this of shipping in this port remained way to the big show. Follow the the same as last week—slow. We crowds to the SIU San Francisco had a handful of payoffs and Hall, where ships leave every sign-ons, but nothing developed hour on the hour for romantic to change the completion of ship­ trips to exotic foreign lands. And ping from what it was last week. We handled the Fairland and that ain't all. Good quarters, fine Afoundria, Waterman; the Fran­ food, and the SIU wages th^t ces, Hilton, Suzanne, Bull; the can't be beat anyplace in the Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petro­ world. Hurry, hurry, hurry." Maybe that will have some ef­ leum; the Gadsden, Americanfect. Can't say we're not trying. Eastern. By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping in this port has been at a standstill' for the past week and so all hands in Mobile had a grand time last week attending the Mardi Gras. Many people think that the Mar­ di Gras means New Orleans, but students of- history know that Mobile had . an annual Mardi Gras celebration long before the Crescent City thought of its she­ bang. Next week we hope that ship­ ping will pick up, but this week ' only sixteen bookmen and three permits were able to get out. We had a total of four payoffs and four sign-ons, but all were on continuous articles. Ships paying off were the Al­ coa Clipper, on a passenger run down to the Islands; the Mon­ arch of the Sea, Waterman, on a twenty-day run to Puerto Rico; and the Waterman scows Noon­ day and Iberville, both on the twenty-eight day coastwise run. All payoffs were smooth, and a few minor disputes were settled to the satisfaction of all hands. FINAL DISPATCHES ALGINA The Mobile Branch lost two Quick turn-arounds were the Brothers last week. Brother Ma­ Afoundria and Gadsden, both of rion Ackerman died last week in which signed on and pulled out the Mobile Hospital from a brain right away. The Gadsden is hemorrhage, and Brother J. D. pulling a change of operations Dehson was killed in a motor­ this trip. Instead of hauling lo­ cycle accident. comotives to Turkey as she has Brother Denson was buried in been for months, she'll take a Mobile, and Brother Ackerman's general cargo to Europe. She's body Was shipped to his home scheduled to return to heavy lift in Charleston, S. C. "To the fam­ operations after the trip. ilies of both these Seafarers, we extend our deepest and sincerest LOGGING TO FUND sympathy. While the air is heavy with Quite a few of our Brothers discussion on proposed welfare are' in the Mobile Hospital, all plans we'd like to suggest -a receiving their hospital benefits. means to build the kitty. They are P. M. Vandereik, F. E. In the old days money de­ Hobin, N. Bosanyi, L. Howard, rived from shipboard loggings J. B. Berrier, Tim Burke, Eu­ went to the hospitals. It now gene Leary, William Sullivan, goes into the company's money Isaac McCants, R. Johnson, and bag. Instead of giving wages J. P. Buckalew. back to the companies in the In addition to Brothers in the form of fines, the money could hospital, there are some oldti'mgo into the general fund for the ers on the beach. They include aid of Brother SIU members. T. R. Stanley, G. Weldy, F. X. There is a lot of cabbage in­ McGlone, T. W. Wright, J. K. volved every year in loggings Dubose, S. Wanelik, J. Moltan, and there iS no reason why sea­ A. Hollings, J. Hill, F. O. Lewis, men should not get the benefit of H. J. Bishop, and Bennie Gra­ ham. the money. Recommends Shipboard Fines Go To A Welfare Fund Kitty PHILADELPHIA — The wea­ ther took a turn for the better here last week-, so we didn't have to buck the elements as we made our rounds of the watei'front to handle payoffs and visit several in transit ships. , Ships which paid off were the SB Alexandra, a Carras tanker; the Catahoula, Cuba Distilling, and the Cplabee, Illinois-Atlantic. The payoffs wound up with all beefs being settled to the crewmembers' satisfaction. In addition to the ships paying off, we had a few ships calling in transit. We're always glad to them - Come in, especially since they take a few men now and then as replacements. In­ cidentally, we've noticed that quite a few men are coming dov/n here from New York. By EDDIE BENDER ANXIOUS The Educational Program of the Union is now in full swing. Well, we're waiting anxiously This article, and the others to follow, will endeavor to outline to learn the outcome of the fight for passage of the Bland-Mag- some points that might be of help to the membership. As the nuson Bill, which has been ap­ saying goes, "You can take it or leave it," but an alert member­ proved by the House IvTerchant ship keeps up to date even on the small things that may not Marine Committee. Of course, seem too important. For instance, we all know that members of the SIU have the the battle is by no means over. We still have to hurdle the right to write to Headquarters on anything that comes up: a beef, Senate committee and then the praise, suggestions, payment of dues and/or assessments, or what two legislative groups have to have you. When writing to Headquarters, besides signing the letter, vote on whatever bill is finally it is good to include your book number, or permit number. presented before it becomes law. This will make it easier to handle the communication and We don't know which we're will mean that an answer can go out that much sooner. hiore anxious about, the BlandEating an apple a day is sup­ Walked out. He kept on walking Some men have made it a habit to send cash through the posed to keep the doctor away. until he , reached the Robin Line Magnuson "Bill, or the Cities Service elections. Both are of mail. That is, they make it a habit until they get stung, and then Well, Brother E. E. Milanesi, who office, from which he was sent extreme importance to our mem­ they blow their tops. We can't help it if cash is lost in the mail. sailed as an AB aboard the SS to Capetown to pick up the ]^obbership. Both called for a ter­ To guard against that, it is wise to buy a money order, or ?end Robin Goodfellow, is no author­ in Hood. rific amount of effort on the part a check, and then the letter and the money have a better chance ity on that score, but he does The Robin Hood had no au­ . . of our organization. Now that of arriving. want to be quoted that if the thorization to take him aboard eight Cities Service ships have apple a day doesn't work,. don't and so he had to wait for the FOLLOW-UP been voted, we're looking for­ take sick in Port Elizabeth, Marine Runner, and.on Decem­ A follow-up should be sent if Headquarters doesn't reply, to a South Africa. ward to some mighty favorable ber 28, he boarded' the vessel communication within about two weeks. We in Headquarters try Brother .Milanesi, after leaving bound for home. It was a be­ results for the Union. to take care of all letters as soon as they are received, but some­ New York on September 14; got lated Christmas present, but times there's a slip-up, and so a reminder is in order. sick in Port Elizabeth on Octo­ nonetheless welcome. Of course, the best way to pay dues is to the Patrolman at ber 22 and finally entered the Milanesi was recently dis­ the time of payoff. In that way, the US mail doesn't have a chance Provincial Hospital, where his charged from the Staten Island No. SIU Crew is to pay off to foul up the works, and the Patrolman can write up a receipt condition was ^diagnosed as ap­ Marine Hospital, and right now any ship until the crew's he's sweating out a ship. He's pendicitis. right then and there. quarters and equipment are The operation took place on determined to take the first scow But, if something interferes with this plan, then get a money as clean as any Seafarer likes the 27th, and it shouldn't have that comes along, and he'll even order and send it to Headquarters. You'll get a receipt in the mail, to find a ship when he first happened to a dog. First off, ship Cities Service, because CS only it will take a little longer. goes aboard. Patrolmen have the instruments were not clean is no worse than the Provincial Some questions that are asked constantly are answered in the and the operating room was not Hospital in Port Elizabeth. been instructed that the pages of the LOG. Whenever the same query comes in from a few sterile. Then, when the blood­ What makes it worse is that crew's quarters must be ab­ members, we try to reply in the LOG so that those asking the letting was all finished, the food the St. Joseph's Hospital in that solutely clean before a pay­ question, and others, can get the information. was lio't fit to be eaten and -the port is excellent, but seamen off will be allowed. Please are not admitted. Don't ask Bro,, milk was non-existent. cooperate with your officials Remember, feel free to have your say. This is your tfnion; and in carrying out this member­ if you have some question that we can answer, we're glad to do Complaints made no impres­ ther Milanesi the reason; he ^ < ship order. it. But, don't send cash through the mail, and keep in mind that sion ^ on the hospital authorities, doesn't know but he can ven- i and on December 11, Milanesi ture a good guess. it may take us a few days to ani.wer your letter. Jrom ^lie Don't Get Sick In South Africa . Notice To Crews �ta Friday. March 11, 1849 THE SEAFARERS LOG im' >r>m Page Fire Weekly EducatJena! Meetings Popular In New York Hall liiil Seafarers in Port of New York attending the latest in the series of education meetings get a graphic picture of their Union's structure as Steve Cardullo, who acts as chairman, uses blackboard to supplement his talk. < The membership takes an active part in the informal sessions. All hands are encouraged to express their views on topic under discussion. The meetings are held in the third deck Recreation Room. NEW YORK—The Atlantic and Gulf District's Union education program is in full swing in the Port of New York, where Seafarers are participating in lively sessions, held weekly in the third floor recreation room. On the basis of the turnouts for the meetings and the degree of membership participation, Seafarers are showing a marked interest in their Union apparatus and the problems affecting them as maritime workei'S. Steve Cardullo, Headquarters Representative, who is chairing the informal sessions, said this week that the discussions would cover every aspect of Union activity. At la.st Wednesday's meeting, the discussion was general in nature. Cardullo and Walter Siekmann, Patrolman, outlined the structure and functions of the Union and pointed up the reasons for the SIU's policy of close cooperation with other trade unions. As an example of the value of this policy, the speakers cited the unprecedented support given to the SIU by organized labor in the fight to defeat the Hoffman Plan. The protests voiced by unions throughout the country considerably strengthened the SIU's posi­ tion in opposition to the plan, which would, throw thousands of American seamen on the beach. Many members participating in these meetings have revealed that they had never before addressed a group because they were, held back by "stage fright." The informal atmosphere of the education meetings eased that feeling, they said. For that reason alone they said they felt the program was worthwhile. Cardullo made a special appeal to the members in the Port of New .York to attend all of these Union education projects, pointing out that there were few ways a member could spend a few hours more constructively. Wwning To All Seafarers: Rarketeer Preys On Families The value of keeping in touch to come up when he is a little with the home folks was proved better. Write right back as he is a once again by Brother Cyrus McClellan, whose family was able little upset at present. I am to save $50.00 from the hands doing the best I can. of a "con man" because they This sweet racket was foiled knew he was on the West Coast only because McClellan's family and not in New York City. knew where he was and so they Brother McClellan's name and did not send the money. address appeared recently In the LOG when his family requested that he get in touch with them. He did so, from the West Coast, where he has sailed from ever since the 1946 General Strike. There are few seamen who Soon after that, a letter was don't know of the famous words received by McClellan's family, in Frankfort, Michigan, dated of Andrew Furuseth, when he was threatened with jail for vio­ December 3, and mailed from lation of an injunction during New York City. Here is a copy a strike on the West Coast in of that letter: 1904. With deep convictions and Mrs. McClonnan: (note name high courage, Furuseth told the spelled wrong) judge: Dear Friend: "You can put me in jail. But Cyrus has asked me to sit you cannot give me narrower down and write you a few quarters than as a seaman 1 have lines for him. He is staying always had. You cannot give here with me due to ^the in­ me coarser food than I have al­ juries suffered by him on his ways eaten. You cannot make last ship. Both of his hands is me lonelier than I have always burned badly and he will be been." And then he said: dnable to use them for some "1 put the injunction in my tihie, I should say for at least two weeks. He has a good in­ pocket and go to jail." On March 21, 1938, nine days jury case against the steamship after what would have been his company. I' have a three room apart­ 84th birthday, the ashes of An­ ment here and 1 have cooking drew Furuseth were scattered facilities,.^which make^ it handy from the deck of the SS Schoto take care of him. My rating hai'ie on the ocean he loved and hated, and everywhere he was is Ch. Cook on the ships. Cyrus has asked me to re­ mourned by-the seamen whose quest of you fifty , dollars, so lot had become better mainly that he can continue his treat­ due to his untiring work. AGITATOR ments at the hospitals and From his early days, when part of this will be used for poverty forced him to go to sea, food and room-rent here. This apartment is under my he fought for the rights of sea­ » own name and Cyrus says can men. Aboard Norwegian, Swed­ you send this by air-mail and ish, English, French, and German special delivery mail so he can ships he agitated for a change in receive it soon. He says to send the status of seamen. And when it to me so that I can sign for he fame to this country in 1885, it. He says also that he wants he continued his work. The weekly educaiiow meetings in New York have been marked by capacity attendances. Above photo is partial view of Seafarers who participated in last Wednesday's session devoted to Union's structure and policy. Furuseth Devoted Life To Freeing Seamen In 1887, he was elected secre­ tary of the Pacific Coast Sea­ men's Union, and he leaped in­ to the struggle to free seamen from - serfdom. Until the cam­ paign of Andrew Furuseth, and organized seamen, bore fruit, seamen could not strike after signing articles. Furuseth made it his self-as signed task to abolish the severe penalties for striking or quitting the ship, penalties which had been unchanged for centuries. He fought relentlessly through the years—coi-dially hated by the shipowners and the reactionary legislators—and he was the vic­ tor in many battles to amend the Seamen's Act of 1872. He was an untiring Wa,?hington lobbyist, and an outstanding authority on maritime law. LAWS CHANGED And so it came about that successive sessions of Congress passed laws which made the life of merchant seamen more bear­ able. The Maguire Act of 1895, the White Act of 1898, the LaFollette Act of 1915, all helped lift the oppressive restrictions which for so many years had made seamen's lives a virtual hell. Andrew Furuseth was often called the "Lincoln of the seas" and when he died in Washington on January 22, 1938, at the age of 83, tributes came to him from men and women in all walks of life. He lay in state in the Depart­ ment of Labor Auditorium, and an unending line of mourners came to pay their last respects to this vaunted fighter. Throughout his long and hon­ orable life Andrew Furuseth had nothing but respect and rever­ ence from the "men who knew of the battle he put up to make American seamen free. He started life among the lowliest, but his name will live for many generations. Nobody ever attinbuted a sel­ fish motive to any of his actions: not even his bitterest enemies stooped that low. ^ �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG -Frider. March 11. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Steel Admiral Hits Mine, Narrowly Avoids Collision Blasted off course in the heavily traveled Sai­ gon River when the vessel struck a floating mine, the Isthmian ship Steel Admiral narrowly avoided colliding with a passing*gon gav« the ship a clean bill ship and running of health. aground in the narrow Perplexing tp Magill is how the mine managed to remain un­ stream, the LOG learned detected so long. The harbor, he this week in a letter»from explained, is constantly filled with ships, and the river. a A d m i r a 1 crewmember steady highway of traffic. The Norman Magill. mine's presence, he stated, was Chemist Pantryman Togs Scorched, Rates High: Crew Raps Coast Lauttdries Hot under the collar of his scorched shirt, Malcolm Cross, Ship's Delegate of the St. Augustine Victory, ex­ pressed the sentiments of his fellow crewmen to the LCXi this week when he roundly*] Cross related, sug­ condemned laundries in West crewmembers. gest that laundries which do high Coast ports from Wilming­ quality work be given letters ton to Seattle for high prices from the crew attesting to their workmanship. If the SIU has and sloppy workmanship. In addition to putting the blast a Hall in the vicinity the Agent on the suds foundries Cross of­ can be notified of the names of fered a plan for bettering the un­ laundries patronized and whether or not they can be recommended happy state of laundry affairs. to future crews. According to Cross, a good As a further check on the laun­ share of the clothing belonging dries, Cross urged that company The vessel escaped any dam­ as unexpected as the appearance to crewmembers of the Isthmian agents in the West Coast ports age but the crew was thoroughly of a battleship in Times Square. intercoastal ship was lost or maintain a list of approved Magill, in commenting on the ruined in laundries during the shaken up by the experience. mine's, blast, noted that the Ad­ vessel's travels along the West laundi'ies. In his letter, written February miral's accident might serve to As a precaution against having Coast. Specific ports where the 23, the day of the accident, Ma­ remind critics of the mine area crew suffered at the hands of laundry stolen by phony laungill related that the ship was bonus that wartime navigational "Snafchez," as he was term­ the .laundries' are Wilmington, drymen Cross suggested that ed by the crew, breaks out San Francisco, Raymond, Aber­ crews demand the credentials of proceeding up the river to Sai­ dangers still exist. men coming aboard. gon as part of a steady proces­ The Admiral, which left New with a smile for the camera­ deen and Seattle. Now heading out to the West Clothing returned to the crew York on December 28 and stop­ man. Shot was taken while sion of ships when the blast oc­ Coast on the return trip. Cross ped at Manila before touching the Steel Chemist was passing oy launderies in these ports was says the crew is holding tightly curred. Saigon, will arrive in New York French Morocco enroute to unfit to be worn. Cross stated. to their remaining duds. One The clothing was half clean and Jeddah. on April 15. NEAR MISS the shirts burned. The price for more experience like -the last shirt mayhem ^was 42 cents trip and they'll have to return to When struck, the ship swung n/r l • Ci 1 T XT* l New York in loin cloths. apiece. d.arp!y from its course into the Moncy MakiHg Scheme Is Nippeo In San Francisco the laundi-y path of oncoming vessels. Out^ ^ ^ trip to the French port found of one man was never returned. of control momentarily the ship agent in Le Havre to milk the agent issuing 264 francs to Dry cleaning. Cross related, was lurched toward the river's ba^. g company crews the dollar. A check with the just as bad. "The gaiTnents must Quick thinking by the ships exchange of currency has bank and the American Express have been dunked in sheep dip Skipper pulled the vessel around jjggjj nipped by the men of the Company uncovered the informa­ and pressed with a steam roller," and out of danger. SS Claiborne. The crew warns-, tion that the true rate of ex­ he said. Back on course the engines however, that crews of Water- change at that time was 305 to HELPING HAND By SALTY DICK were cut and soundings taken, man ships touching the port the buck. When it was found that the ship should be on the alert for a re- When confronted with, a memo A helping hand was offered Here I am beachcombing in was still watertight the run to currence of the slippery finger from the Express Cofnpany, the crew in its difficulties by New Orleans. Well, at last I have Captain Malcolm, the ship's Saigon was completed. Divers work. which listed the correct exchange skipper. Described by the crew oined the boys on the shor#) so who inspected the hull in Sai- The Claiborne men, in a recent rate, the agent backwatered and a few words on doings in the as a "good egg," he steered them Crescent City. gave in. clear of a couple of laundries Fred Schroder had planned to The Claiborne men, noting known to him as pitfalls. They quit this trip, but his horse made that hundreds of seamen have weren't so fortunate in ports it impossible. Rags Maillho has — ^inai ^bidpatcli — probably been bilked in the where the Skipper wasn't "up on quit the sea to stay home with past, urge men of Waterman the local laundiy situation, how­ tiis better half. His dad, A. Maillships to check with the Ameri­ ever. lo, a former boxer in the. Navy, Seafarer Leo C. O'Connor, conducted in the Architect's sal- can Express before changing To spare themselves and other is still sailing and loves it. Messman aboard the SS Steel oon messroom on Tuesday morn- their dollars. Of course. Water­ crews further beatings at the Duke Hall was seen entering Architect, was drowned in Cal-jing, Feb. 1. A priest of the Cath- man -SS Company itself is not hands of the shirt shredding in­ the Center theatre. 1 think he cutta, India, as he was returning olic Church officiated. involved in any way. dustry, the St. Augustine Victory had a box of popcorn under to the ship from shoreside re­ Seafarers aboard the Architect, his arm. 1 read a couple of ligious services Sunday evening, Melton said, were deeply griev­ Jan. 30. Brother O'Connor was ed by the loss of their "shipmate HONDE GRANDE'S PUMPMAN AND STEWARD articles a^ut the SS Arizpa. She's an old rustbucket, but 56 years old. Efforts to recover and friend, who lived by the a good ship. A pair of eyes his body failed. sea and died by the sea. To constantly on the blackboard him, on his last voyage homeWord of the tragedy was rebelong to Ralph Subat. -He's ceived by the LOG this week smooth sailing!" after a BR position. from J. E. Melton, Ship's Dele­ Brother O'Connor had been A couple of boys blowing tljeir gate on the Isthmian vessel. sailing SIU since 1947.' He is tops cause the South American According to Melton, O'Con­ survived by his wife, Sara, with alligator purses they bought are nor was on his way back to the whom he lived at 56 Glenwood falling apart. I was told that Architect with one of the deck Ave., Jersey City. coffee served in plastic cups officers, .with whom he had at­ doesn't taste like the coffee isertended church services ashore. ved in chinaware. Edgar McKinThe ship was lying out at the non is now wearing a brown moorings in the Hooghly River, suit, courtesy of Uncle Sam. He As O'Connor and the deck offi­ was messman on the Cuba Vic­ Readers notifying the SEA­ cer were about to board a FARERS LOG of a change in tory when she went aground in dinghy, which was to take them Helen, Brazil. to the ship, O'Connor fell into mailing address are re­ Eddie Bokowski just walked the water and went under im­ quested to include their old in. He's spending some time here address along with 'the new. mediately. before he hits the saltwater. He In addition to making easier likes the rice and bean run. I CALL FOR AID wonder what 'the attraction is the switch-over it will also A caU for help was sent to the there. The cigarette man just ship and all hands aboard went guarantee uninterrupted walked in the Hall and is putting ashore with lights, line and mailing service. butts in the machine. By his grapple. Despite prolonged and All notifications of change contented look I presume he intense efforts, the searching of address should be ad­ found no slugs. The weather is party was unable to locate chilly outside, so all the boys dressed to the Editor, SEA­ Described by Charles Oppenheimer, who submilled the are on the third deck reading, O'Connor's body. FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver pictures, as two Union stalwarts, Eddie Narovisch, Chief Pump­ playing cards or J:hrowing the Officers and crewmembers paid Street, New York 4, N.Y. man, and Abe Goldschmidt, Steward, gather some sunsh^e bull. This is the best part of the their last respects to their lost Hall. while enroute to Galveston. shipmate at memorial services The Voice Of The Sea Log Subscribers �fsass; Friday, March 11. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings CHRYSANTHYSTAR, Jan. 23 —Alan Macdonald, Chairman; B. Thompson, Secretary. Delegates reported repairs needed. New Business: Motion carried that a report be made on the men who quit or were fired in New Or­ leans recently. Motion carried that correct., sailing time be posted on the board. Good aAd Welfare: Suggestion made that ci-ew cooperate in keeping laundi-y clean. ALCOA ROAMER, Jan. 2— Joseph S. Barron, Chairman; J. Melvyn Lundy, Secretary. Dele­ gates reported number of books and permits in their departments. New Business: Motion by Roy Langford that a vote of thanks be given the stewards depart­ ment for a well-prepared, wellserved Nfw Veal's Day dinner. Joseph S. Barron elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Motion by Nils Ohlsson that crew stand by until repairs and replace­ ments have been taken care of. Suggestion that delegates get to­ gether to decide if deck depart­ ment can or cannot do inside painting. Meeting adjourned fol­ lowing one minute of silence for departed Brothers. Page Seven ALLOVBR t S, SEATRAIN TEXAS, Jan, 23— H. O. Tennant, Chairman; W. E. that officers quarterdeck needed Pepper, Secretary. Delegates re- painting as did that of the deck poi'ted number of books in their department. New Business: Mo­ departments. New Business: Mo­ tion by Jicuro that a writing tion by Mclniff that Pati'olman desk be placed in each foc'sle. square away Mate. Motion by Education: Literature made avail(B ARU DOINJSOUR DARNEDESJ TO (SET 4 i Kelly that any member of the able to crew so as to famUiarize THE LO& IMTO THE HANDS <DF THE crew talking to the Mate must them with Union's activities. MEMBERSHIP ALU OVER THE WORLD. FRANCES, Jan. 16—Mark jEND US -THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OE do so in the presence of a dele- General • discussion on Union ac- Moore. Chairman; Fred Muchelot, gate. Motion by Morris to tivities, strikes and organizing Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ CLUBS, BARS, HOTELS^ETC./ WHICH change all delegates once a'work. Good and Welfare: Sug- ported that he was getting no SEAFARERS PATROAilZE. - ESPECIALLY'/H month at payoff. John W. Alt-1 gestion made that a rack be con- satisfaction in i-equest for engine EOREISM PORTS - AMD V^B'LIT'UT" slait elected ship's delegate. structed to hold dirty linen. Rack departments repairs. Other dele­ -fHEM OH OUR A4AILIMG USTShip's delegate instructed to ob­ to be placed in passageway be­ gates reported their departments tain new set of librai-y books in low main deck. in order. New Business: Motion New York. Plunkett asked 4» 4" 4" carried to have repair list made status of two day subsistence due ROBIN SHERWOOD. Jan. 2— up and given to Patrolman. Mo­ for lack of hot water. Ship's O. C. Bourne, Chairman; Fred T. tion carried to have Dishwasher delegate to find out when pay Miller, Secretary. Delegates re­ ship in any department except begins for men who sign on one ported all clear in their depart­ the stewards. By HANK day and begin work the follow­ ments. New Business: Motion ing day. caiTied that permit members Brother Bob High gave us a double-barreled surprise last have right to vote at shipboard week. He has cultivated something resembling a mustache. Fur­ meetings except on important thermore he says he hates homesteading on any ship. Brother issues. Education: Bi-other ForJack White has decided to attend another semester at the Univer­ misano gave a talk on" the Union's policy regarding perfoi'sity of New Mexico before shipping out... "Blackie" Jim Connor* 4 4 4 mers. Good and Welfare: Ship's 4" 4" S" sailed last week aboard the' Twin Falls Victory for* the West ELIZABETH. Jan. 16—John F. QUEENS^VICTORY, Nov. 17— delegate was asked to contact the Murphy, Chairman; Robert F. Coast... O. Blues and Robert Harle.ss watched their shipmate Wilford Roux, Chairman; Joe Chief Mate about being more Stewart, Secretary. Delegates Samuel Seattle sailing out of the Hall with his gear for coastwise Wright, Secretary. Delegates re­ prompt in notifying the stewards gave general reports of good and ports and then the West Coast... We're informed that Brother ported no beefs. E. R. Hulet department of late meals. welfare of their departments. Frank Handler is voyaging at present aboard the Kenyon'Victory 4. 4. t elected ship's delegate. Good and New Business: Motion by Evans STEEL APPRENTICE. Jan. 9 Welfare: Members of engine de­ .. Jimmy Crescitelli, the cook, is down in Philadelphia with his to serve the milk obtained in partment complained of odors in —Richard Scruggs, Chairman; mustache... Brother Herman Webber says he'll be drydocked for Secretary. Dele- Holland around the clock to sink. Suggestions made for. B. M. Payne, — maintaining laundry room. Dis- g^^es reported everything satis- avoid spoilage. Motion to bring another month in the Marine hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Smooth cussion on Second Cook who fa^'tory in their departments. to Patrolman's attention inade- recovery. Brother Webber. missed the ship in Newport'New Business: Ship's delegate to quacy of cigarette ration. Good 4 4 4 News. Replacement to be ob- see Mate about having deck pas- and Welfare: Dodds suggested Several weeks ago Brother Vincent Keller was in town. tained in Honolulu. One minute sageways painted. Arrangement that all men return cups to sink of silence in memory of lost be made to have a water line after u'se. Ruiz asked crewmemHe must have shipped... Last week Brother Eugene "Schnozz" bers to avoid unnecessary noise Brothers. stevedores. McCormack. the Cook, sailed into town... Oldlimer H. R. in the passageways while men Peters writes in recommending sending some LOGS to a de­ 4 4 4 are sleeping. MORNING LIGHT, Jan. 24—A. cent rooming house down in Mobile which treats seamen okay 4 4 4 W. Gowder, Chairman; James ... A vote of thanks goes to Brother Pete Serrano aboard the MORGANTOWN VICTORY. Beddingfield, Secrelary. Dele­ SS Suzanne. Every time Pete comes in he brings back to the Jan. 10—Ray Arnold, Chairman: gates reported number of books ship bundles of the recent LOG for the San Juan Hall... Sea­ D. Calligan, Secrelary. Dele­ and permits in their departments. gates reported minor beefs. Good farers In Town: Joe Offsianik, who is'waiting for some mail; No beefs. Good and Welfare: and Welfare: Repair list made Walker suggested that a better George Fiance; Kenneth Monak; Jess Garcia; Archie King: 4 4 4 percolator be purchased for ship. AFOUNDRIA, Jan. 2 — Cy up and approved. James McSteward Sylvester Zygarowski; Charlie Scoiield; James Rowan; Vote of thanks given the Ste­ Kean, Chairman; Sam Carlisle. Meney, Baker, given vote of con­ Chester Chesna; Bill Doran, and James Sheldon with his Messrooms and pas­ wards for their fine work. Re­ Secretary. Delegates reported all fidence. mustache. sageways reported in need of pair lists turned over to Chief books and permits in order. Sam Engineer. One minute of silence Carlisle elected ship's degelate soogeeing but vetoes by Captain 4 4 4 by acclamation. Motion by because of lack of water. All for departed Brothers. Answer Department: Vern Smith of Ohio: You're securely Keene that all repairs from last members urged to be sober at payoff. on the LOG mailing list... Michael Alexander of Colorado: Write trip be attended to before crew ai the Editor as to which issues of the LOG you missed. You'll get re-signs articles. Motion by them... Henry Kramer: It's quite true that every issue of the Lenord that ship's delegate see LOG is important to every Brother. Some Brothers hitting an SIU Captain about hot water in gal­ port for a few days get ashore to pick up different issues of the ley. Good and Welfare: Steward LOG to bring back to the ship and read them. In this way they agreed to put out fruit with 4> 4' 4' don't miss any important SIU news. That's good unionism. Brothers night lunch. Ship's delegate in­ WANDA, Jan. 23—J. Hayden. structed to write Headquarters a 4 4 4 ... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of Chairman; F. Johnson, Secretary. letter concerning^ overtime beef MARINE RUNNER. Jan. 9— the following Brothers: Benjamin Price of Pennsylvania, E. Gallaspy Deck delegate reported.disputed so as to insure a speedy payoff. Leon Foskie. Chairman; E. A. of Alabama, Thomas Duncan of New York, Robert Pendergast of overtime on Steward's supplies. One minute of silence observed Yancey, Secrelary. Delegates re­ New York, Estell Godfrey of New York, John Abrahamsen of Other departments reported as for departed Brothers. ported no disputes in their de­ Pennsylvania, Nicholas Tatar of Pennsylvania, John Picou of being okay New Business: Dispartments. New Business: Mo­ Louisiana, Edward Atkins of Florida, Eugene O'Brien of New 4 4 4 cussion held on transportation FELTORE. Jan. 19 — D. Di- tion carried to ask company offi­ Jersey, Michael Piskun of New Jersey. rule. Motion carried to draw up Maio," "chaiTmam" R7 CoryT'Sec- cials whether or not ships are to a letter stating crew s position on Delegates reported small maintain sea watches along the 4 4 4 matter. Good and Welfare: Disdisputed overtime, all African coast. Headquarters also In your reading of the daily newspapers some of you cussion on repair list. Sugption and permits in order. New to be queried'*' on this. Motion Brothers may have read or heard about the "wildcat" pyramid made that men keep their feet gosun requested to be carried to have repair list made clubs which have swept the nation. Last week we had a off messhall chairs. shifted to DM as he could not up and turned 'over to ship's humorous time convincing one active pyramid-complexed Bro­ 4 4 4 handle ship's gear. Voted that delegate. Stewards department ther that we didn't want to invest a buck .(which really isn't a ROBIN GOODFELLOW, Jan. !D. DiMaio assume his job. Voted given round of applause for won­ 14—^H. Cook, Chairman; M. V. that all hands be sober when derful food served during trip. buck nowadays, anyway) to make a big wad of dough. Further­ Longfellow, Secrelary. Ship'sjship leaves Baltimore. Sugges- Short course on the proper way more, we had neither the time nor ability to pyramid. Just call delegate reported all repairs have tion made that new library be to make coffee in electric per­ me sphinx... Flash! Steward Thomas "Pop" Foster just sailed been taken care of except those obtained before ship leaves U.S. colator given to crew. One min­ into town after making a home on the locomotive-carrying , to 'the dumb waiter. Stewards One minute of sDence observed ute of silence observed for de­ ferryboat, Gadsden, which has been running to Turkey. Jepartment delegate reported for departed Brothers. parted Brothers. ' CUT and RUN �• ' 1 ' @F'v THE Page Eight "• . • '- • •"" "". "•' ' , •: • v,''-' • > Friday, March 11, 1949 SEAFARERSLOG THE MEMBEHSHIP Pool Of Former SIU Members Urged As Nat'l Defense Aid To the Editor: Since the war clouds of trouble seem to overshadow all other thinking these days, we former members of the merchant ma­ rine and the SIU wonder how well-prepared our merchant fleet •is for any future ti'oUble. We hear every day of more and more Victory and Liberty ships being laid up because of intense foreign competition and lack of government aid. Military men agree that any global war without a. good mer­ chant fleet would be impossible, but' their apathy is nothing short of stupid. High and dry SIU men like me wonder if the SIU cannot do something to fill the gap. When World War II came Smiling Seafarer along there weren't enough ac­ tive seamen to man the bath tubs called ships that were turned out by the shipyards. To bridge the gap the Govern­ ment dreamed up a half-baked program known as the Maritime Training Service. More than a few of us got sucked through Sheepshead Bay in record time, and told we were sailors. Most of us wouldn't have known a monkey bridge from a boom if it fell on us, and sometimes it did. We wasted time and money to learn the hard way. Some Bosuns are probably still in straight jackets. If the SIU has a line on exSIU men and retired bookmen for emergency call it might mean saving a lot at the cost of very little, and would put trained union men on .the ships. Ken Rhodes, ex-SIU Oiler, and I are very interested in something along this line. John Skavlem Plymouth, Wis. SS MAE'S ENGINEER BURIED AT SEA Crewmembers of the Bull Line ship attend funeral services on Feb. 19 for Chief Engineer Ralph Carter, popular officer, who died suddenly when vessel was one day out of Galveston. In accordance with his wife's wishes. Carter was buried at sea. A "happy-go-lucky Chief." Carter was well-liked and respected by the entire Mae crew. He had a considerable number of friends in the SIU. Broadcast Of SIU Stand On Hoffman Plan Had 'Dynamic Effect,' Listener Asserts why. Brothfer Bernstein ably supTo the Editor: plied the answer. He said the I have just finished listening main cause for the boneyard ma­ to the radio program, "Labor jority was due to the practice of Front," on which Brothers A1 transferring American ships to Bernstein and Bill Henderson Panamanian registry to avert participated to give the Seafar­ taxes, higher wages, unionism, ers' stand on the Bland-Magnuson Bill. As a Union man and government steamboat inspec­ a Seafarer, I wish to comment tions, and so on. I believe that the broadcast Life aboard the Fprt Bridger on the program. the other night was one of the Brothers Bernstein and Hen­ most effective mediums we've ev­ appears lo agree wifh Frank Moutbn, AB, who posed for derson had a dynamic effect on er had access to in getting our this pholo at sea. Ship is now the average non-seafaring listen­ viewpoint to the American pub­ in the twelfth month of its er. I was listening to the broad­ lic, who, when aroused and en­ cast with several friends of mine lightened of the sabotaging of 18-month articles. * whose knowledge of the mer­ their fleet, will be the deciding CALL HIM PRIVATE, chant marine is limited to the factor in seeing that the Blandarrival and departure of the Magnuson Bill is passed without BUT HE WANTS MAIL Queen Mary. amendment. They were very surprised to I believe public sentiment is To the Editor: learn of the many industries that wholeheartedly with the Seafar­ I've been here at Fort Knox, would be affected by the dry- ers on this crucial issue. At this Kentucky, for about 15 days now docking of more ships, which is and so far I have had about ten what EGA Administrator Hoff­ SAM FOSS INJURED former seamen drop in and make man's plan to cut off American a call. Whenever a new bunch ships from Marshall Plan bulk IN BUS CRACK-UP come in, the former seamen cargo participation would ac­ To the Editor: make the rounds looking for old complish. And if the Bland-Magshipmates. nuson Bill is not passed without Well, I guess I am- getfing You probably know why I'm amendment, that's exactly what along about as well as could be Wi-iting. I'm getting lonesome as would happen, as the Brothers expected here in the Seattle Ma­ hell and I would like to read the pointed out over the air. rine Hospital. But it does seem SEAFARERS LOG. I would ap­ Another important point stress­ tough after all the years of preciate it very much if you ed by the two Seafarers was the ducking torpedoes and every­ would have the paper forwarded fact that the American flag is thing else at sea to wind a vic­ to me. already disappearing from the tim of a shoreside accident. WRITE TO HIM high seas. This hits all Ameri­ I got into a nice new bus and If any of my old friends and cans who feel that we have the it ran into a roadbank and broke Brothers happen to read this, I greatest country in the world my back. I stayed in the hospi­ would like them to drop me a and that we rate first in all in­ tal at Portland from December line, addressing me as: dustries, even though we might 10 to January 6, Jjut I never did Ret. James E. Miller, U.-S. stretch a point here and there. see any dead chickens or live 52034558, Battery "C", 57th AAA As far as our merchant marine sailors. So I must say it was an AW Bn., Div. Artillery, 3rd Ar­ is concerned there is no reason unfavorable place for sailors and mored Division, Fort Knbx,- under the sun why we shouldn't a healthy place for chickens. be master of the seas. Brother I don't yet know how this Kentucky. I will appreciate publication of Henderson's statistics revealed a place in Seattle is as I have this letter in the LOG. I held startling fact to the American only been here since yesterday., Pacific District Book No. 260 be­ public: "That the number of I arrived after a long ride in an ships in the boneyard exceeds ambulance. fore my retirement. Sam FOSB the number in the active fleet." James E. Miller Seattle Marine Hosj;). The normal reaction is to ask Knox, Ky. point, I believe we should, give Brothers Bernstein and Hender­ son a vote of thanks for a job well done. J. M. Carroll (Ed. Note: The radio pro­ gram of which Brother Car­ roll speaks is called "Labor Front" and is heard weekly over WEVD in New York. Brothers Henderson's and Bern­ stein's participation on last Tuesday evening's session marked the second time in the past few months that SIU representatives have aired the Union's viewpoints on the la­ bor program.) Knowing SIU Men Is A Privilege, Says Sir Charles To the Editor: Lots of Brother Seafarers are sjnarter . and better educated than I ever hope to be. I never was a hit in 'the parade or in a show, take it from me. I never looked like Dapper Dan or even a blessing in dis­ guise. You could always tell me apart from everyone, for I was always just off key. Many Brothers are wealthier by far in spirit, mind and looks. They have different kinds of furi, frolic and fancies. Some dress like fashion plates, but not I. With fny body and face, which are evident to see, I tried to make myself over a little in every style and way, but all I got back was where I started from. I do admire the dispositions of others and respect all points of view. A mighty fine bunch you'll find, believe me, in the SIU. They are clean and honest all the way down the line. No one is luckier than I am, for I have the privilege of knowing you, my Brothers in the SIU. Sir Charles Sign It, Brother Be they praise, criticism or query, the SEAFARERS LOG wishes to receive let­ ters from its readers. A sec­ tion of the Union newspaper has been set aside for the expression of opinions of in­ terest to the membership, and all are invited to make use of the pages. The only rule contributors are asked to adhere to is that all letters must be signed. Anonymous letters cannot be printed. A writer's request that his name be withheld will be honored. TEA TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST From the album of Charles Oppenheimer comes this photo of Seafarer Frederick KopFand some Saudi Arabian acquaint­ ances as they exchanged yarns and quenched thirsts at en /' outdoor cafe in Jeddah. Kopf was a crewmember of the Steel / Chemist at the time. /: �Friday. March 11, 1949- MANILA MERRYMAKERS THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Seamen Are Worldly Realists, Says Member; Takes Issue With Wunderlich Philosophy To the Editor: According to reports, the boys of the SS James Swan, South Atlantic, had a good time in the . Philippines. At left, W. L. Pinkham, Chief Cook, relaxes in the sack while Lloyd Warden, Night Cook, makes faces at the camera. The picture was sent in by Clyde (Hardrock) Garner, the Chief Steward. Ponce Crewmen Come To Aid Of Destitute Refugee Ship To the Editor: "To the crew and the Captain of the ship Ponce: Greetings from the SS Ponce, "The complete' crew of the the flagship of the Isle of En­ sailing ship Dragon of the Ca­ chantment—Puerto Rico. nary Islands of Spain, for your To the uninformed (of which unselfish and spontaneous gener­ I was one before I signed on in osity in giving us food and in New York), the Ponce is a West aiding us to continue our flight Coast lumber carrier built in to freedom, express our heartfelt 1946 and now owned and oper­ thanks. Furthermore, we will ated by the Ponce Cement Cor­ liv? eternally in your debt and poration. She loads in Ponce, will remember you in our hearts P. R., and discharges in Carib­ as long as we live. bean and South American ports. "No matter where you are in At present, the Ponce has a this world our deepest senti­ conti-act to haul cement to La ments will accompany you and Guaira, Venezuela. La Guaira is all the men who sail under the at present on the "outhouse list" great and glorious flag of the of all seamen. For a little fun American people.—The Dragon." and frolicking, all they want In general, the Ponce is a good down there is your right arm— SIU ship, run in SIU style with up to the shoulder. We do, how­ beefs and gripes usually ironed ever, get in to good old New Or­ out before the end of the voyage. leans now and then where a In addition to giving employ­ good time is had by all. ment to our working Brothers, it While here in La Guaira, the also ships our jjeachcombing col­ officers and ci'ew had occasion leagues now and then, enabling to assist a party of refugees es­ them to continue to live the life caping from the long arm- of they love. France. As Venezuela is on Berthed just ahead of us is the speaking terms with France, Sea Trader, another SIU vessel these people were refused admit­ used as a cruise ship by former tance and ordered to depart from vaudeville and burlesque stars the country. Out of food, broke turned seamen. As their usual and with their only possession a noonday show is about to start, small sail boat, they appealed to I think I'll close and run over the Ponce. so as not to miss the first act. In good SIU fashion, the Ponce came through. We then re­ George Switzer ceived the following letter: Ch. Electrician NO CHARGE FOR THIS WASH-DOWN Seafarer AI Gordon took this shot of the Fort Bridger's deck during a storm in the Mediterranean recently. taint, but our astute officials and coping with a dreary and mon­ negotiating c o m m i tt £ e s will In the' Feb. 18 issue of the readily attest that we are gen­ strous assembly line. A seaman has no wish to be SEAFARERS LOG, Brother John uinely deserving of the wages romanticized or hoisted atop a Wunderlich, Jr. has undertaken which are sepai'ated from the pedestal. He is an essential cog the task of portraying the com­ parsimonious operators. in an essential industry, and de­ posite American seaman. To the A seaman does not fall into sires to be treated humanely as non-seafaring subscriber^ and any conventional patterns be­ readers, the lofty essay conveys cause of the decidedly bohemian befits a human being. To ascribe the impressioh that the seaman existence which he leads. We have his resurgent militancy to avarice is essentially an esthete with a seen how painfully slow was the is to deny one's father or brother penchant for culture and beauty rehabilitation of young veterans an equitable wage. In closing, a respectful nod to and has a sublime secret lock-ed who were snatched from their Bosun Wunderlich. To fellow in his heart. mother's breasts to participate in members who recognize them­ This is not to be construed as the recent renewal of World selves in my analysis, a large a diatribe but merely a rebuttal War I. In the current year, the "hello", with no reservations, to the comments Wunderlich has .seaman's tasks and trials are .Smooth sailing, with resplendent proffered to the query: "What is much the same as they were sunsets, soul-soaring horizons a seaman?" during that "spot of trouble," and what all. Brother Wunderlich begins his without the attendant hazards. (Name withheld on request) article quite candidly and comWe offer no excuses for fre­ mendably and then, dipping his quenting "watering places," nor pen deep into the well, throws do we seek to conceal our ag­ all restraint and personal obser­ gressive nature. An appraisal of vations into the far recesses of the daily journals for the con­ his foc'sle. He embarks on a duct of our "leading citizens," or flight into fantasy and rhetoric. the hopeless shambles which is The air is' blue with clashing the world at large will amply metaphors, and the original in­ serve as extenuation for our ef­ To the Editor: tent of the chef d'ofeuvre has fervescent behavior. been transcended by a disserta­ Lest we forget. THEY LIVE FULLY tion on astronomy and awe-in­ Away back in 1947 an SIU It has been said that some spiring horizons. Brother requested that a bundle people are afraid to die. We of SEAFARERS LOGs be for­ SOUND OBJECTIVE seamen carry the standard for warded weekly to Carey, pro­ Leave us come down to earth those who are not afraid to live. and properly analyze the subject Such words are banal, trite, prietor of the Pacific Bar in Rot­ in. question, i. e., the average sea­ platitudenal, humdrum and bore- terdam's Chinatown. Carey, who had been a Sea­ man unfettered by the influence some and are foreign to our farer himself, had the' LOG of Greenwich Village and having mode of living. available always, both for SIU as chief purpose decent wages The world is our oyster and men and unorganized seamen, and conditions. we have unabashedly cultivated the latter to learn of the con­ Let us frankly begin by ad­ pearls of wisdom, tolerance, and ditions gained through member­ mitting that the wages are some­ patience, which would be sin­ ship in a powerful union. what attractive. For this admis­ gularly ineffective were we clerk­ Now, however, I regret to in­ sion we must suffer a mercenary ing in a department store or form Seafarers that Carey, after, a long illness, died on January 31. Carey, who was 42-years-old, was buried February 3 in Rotter­ dam. He is survived by his wife, known to Seafarers as Aunt Truus, a regular visitor to the hospitalized seamen in Rotter­ dam. She has asked me to thank all the Seafarers who have sent her telegrams and letters of condol­ ence. She'll carry on and man­ By FRANK BOYNE age the bar, and the LOG wiH continue to be available at the She bellowed like a stricken bull Pacific Bar, Sumatraweg 23, As two torpedoes rent her hull, Chinatown, Rotterdam. A blazing flash from stem to stern, L. Pleysier Rotterdam The very ocean seemed to burn. Carey, Rotterdam Barkeeper, Dies; Friend Of Union Sad Reflections A Liberty passing in her lee Silently clove the burning sea. Then came the depth bomb's muffled roar— Man's hated symphony of war— The tanker's awful silhouette, In my mind's eye I see her yet: Soon to sink beneath the ocean's swell She wavered there on the brink of hell. I dread to think of her hapless crew. Trapped like rats in that mqlten brew, Sacrificed to the Great God Mars— Mythical scapegoat of man-made. wars— Entombed within a hull of steel Or drowned in a sea of blazing oil. As around about her upturned keel The turbid waters seemed to boil. They sailed and died to keep us free, Giving their all to liberty. There action did not cease at night. And setting sun brought no respite; There a light at night brought certain doom And a watery grave in that stygian gloom. When they come to total the cost, Add to the list a peace that was lost. Will boneyards filled with ships neglected Be their only monument erected? FORMER MEMBER, TURNED* JOCKEY, WISHES SIU BEST To the Editor: I'm sorry to admit it, but this is the first time I have written to the LOG. At present I'm loaf­ ing in the restful dead town of Toronto. I'm going to give up the sea for a while and try to become a jockey. But I sure miss all the gang, as I find the only person who un­ derstands a seanran is a seaman himself. I will write a poem for j-ou' later, which I hope you will like. It's somewhat belated; howev­ er, to all my Brothers and true friends I wish the happiest and best of a New Year. Wherever you are, at home, out on a stormswept sea or cussing the swelter­ ing heat of India, I wish I were with you. Have a good time and don't have too big a hangover! To all the organizers I say, keep up the good work! Some­ day, through your efforts, all sea­ men will have a SIU standard dE living. WUfred Bested Toronto. Ontario '• �Page Ten THE Don't Confuse BurialBenefit With Life Insurance Policy There seems to be a consider­ member that is dignified and'de­ able amount of misunderstanding cent by every standard. over the intent and purpose of The payments made, therefore, the Union burial benefits. upon the death of a member are Whenever a member dies, the restricted to up ^to $150 of the Special Services Department actual funeral costs. Again, this often receives a number of let­ is not a form of life insurance. ters from numerous parties re­ For the Union to insure the lives questing payment of "the insur­ of its members would involve ance." costs that are prohibitive. It should be pointed out, how­ Although it wishes it were in a position to do so, the Union ever, that at this very moment does not insure the lives of its the Union is looking toward the members, and there is no pay­ future with a view to broaden­ ment of any kind made by mem­ ing the scope of its membership's bers to the Union for life insur­ security. Headquai-ters is conducting a ance. survey of health and welfare Naturally, then, there is no plans, embracing pensions and such thing as "the insurance various forms of life insurance. proceeds sought by many sur­ When the investigation is com­ vivors of deceased members. pleted, the results will be cor­ What the Union does pay, un­ related and a plan suited to the der certain circumstances in the needs of the membership will be event of death, is a burial bene­ drawn up. fit. The burial benefit was de­ This plan will then be pre­ signed to help the families of sented to the operators as a deceased members to pay the major demand at the next re­ funeral costs. There is a spe­ opening of contract negotiations. cial fund for this purpose, known as the Hospital and Burial Bene­ fit Fund. SEAFARERS LOG Having His Say Seafarer Frank Bock grips the "mike" as he makes his speaking debut at a recent education meeting in the Port of New York. SELF-SUSTAINING In addition to the burial bene­ fits, this fund provides the weekly benefits paid the Union members who are hospitalized. The fund was built up through assessments, but today no pay­ ments are made by the member­ ship for this purpose. It is a self-sustaining fund. As is set forth in the Union Constitution, burial benefits are payable to a relative of a deCeased member. Upon receipt of a death certificate and a bill covering the funeral expenses, the Union pays up to $150 of the costs. Documentary .proof is required by the Union, because there have been many attempts by sur­ vivors to abuse the purpose for which the burial benefits are in­ tended. A number of instances are on record of families who were notified of a member's death but refused to accept responsibility for funeral arrangements, with the result that the deceased were buried in potter's fields. Later, members of these fam­ ilies have come to the Union seeking to collect the $150 burial benefit. Obviously, in cases like these, the Union does not make payment since the claims are in­ valid. UNION-PROVIDED BURIALS However, the Union is inter­ ested in seeing that deceased members are given a decent, dignified burial. If a family feels that it is unable to assume the responsibility of providing for a funeral, the Union will furnish a burial for a deceased Chief Stewards If your requisition is cut, or if the food is not up to par, notify all three Delegates at Once so that the ship will not sail until the matter has been straightened out. It is the responsibility of Iho. Steward to check the stores before the ship sails, and any complaints made far at sea won't do the crew any good if they have to eat short rations or poor food. The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries will soon begin a large scale investi­ gation of tolls charged for tran­ siting the Panama Canal. In ad­ dition to investigating the transit of the Canal by commercial, governmental apd military ves­ sels of the U.S. and foreign countries, the Committee will look into activities of the U.S. military in the Zone, the Zone's civil government, and the busi­ ness operations conducted under the supervision of the Governor General of the Panama Canal. Waterman has protested the Maritime Commission policy of permitting subsidized steamship lines to enter routes in competi­ tion with unsubsidized lines without the written consent of the commission. The company specifically pointed to the entry of the American President Lines into the Atlantic Coast-Far East ti-ade in competition with two subsidized and two unsubsidized lines. 44. President Truman has signed into law a bill extending the powefs of the Maritime Commis­ sion to sell, charter and operate vessels. % Ships on charter in the Alaska service will be held in Lake Washington, near Seattle, during the ofl; season at no cost to the steamship company. The special arrangement made between the Maritime Commission and the Alaska Steamship Company also provides for company exemption from certain costs incident to dry docking and surveying. % % %, Eastboard service of the Arrow Line, Waterman's West Coast subsidiary,! is to include stops at Puerto Rico beginning March 18 with the sailing of the SS Rider Victory, from San Francisco. 4> 4- 4. Enlargenient of Waterman op­ erations to Puerto Rico also in­ clude modernization of the com­ pany ships engaged in the island trade. The change in the ships will consist of enlarged cargo refrigeration holds capable of handling more than 400 tons of perishables from the islands. The work will be done by the Water­ man Repair Division in Mobile. 4" 4" 4" An early opening of the Great Lakes season is forecast by the announcement that Cleveland Tankers, Inc., has its first sailing scheduled for March 15, two weekg ahead of last year's initial sailing. 4" 4" 4" Standard Oil Company's sec­ ond super-tanker ' has' b e'e n launched from the yard of the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company. The new vessel has been named Esso Montevideo. The Esso Zurich, first of the super-tankers has completed trial runs and is now in operation for the company; i 4. t Switzerland has decided to continue the operation of a small ocean-going fieet of freighters. In view of the prevailing inter­ national uncertainty, the country has taken the move as a security measure. Switzerland's first mer­ chant fieet arose as a result of the war emergency in 1941, when the Italian Government told the Swiss that it would sink ships engaged in carrying merchandise for Switzerland. The country op­ Friday, March 11, 1949 T-H Repealer Goes To Senate; Crippling Amendments Expected Labor's fight to repeal the ure which was written by laborTaft-Hartley "slave-labor" law hating corporation attorneys in surmounted one important ob­ the pay of the National Associa­ stacle last week when the re­ tion of Manufacturers. It was pealer was approved without adopted by» the equally reac­ change by the Senate Labor tionary and now repudiate'd 80th Committee. Congress during a period of pas­ sion and lynch-labor' hysteria. However, a veritable bombard­ Its one and only purpose was to ment of amendments are due to ^)e fired when the bill reaches shackle and eventually destroy the Senate floor, since Senator the American labor movement." Taft has served notice he will STAR WITNESSES try to re-incorporate portions of his original bill, and Senators Other star witnesses were Rep. Ives and Morse are also planning Ray Madden, who was a minor­ to push major amendments. ity member of the committee last The House Labor subcommit­ session when it passed the T-H tee also commenced hearings on law, and Rep. Peter W. Rodino, the so called 'iTrum?in" labor bill who succeeded to Rep. Hartley's this week and the first three seat in the House. Rodino told witnesses, all members of the the committee members that House, told of the damage caused Hartley did not run to succeed himself because he knew he by the T-H law. could not be elected after coSaid Rep. Blatnik: authoring the infamous law. "I will speak frankly and to One witness. Rep. McConnell, the point. I want the Taft- the ranking Republican member Hartley law repealed in the of the committee, threw a bomb­ shortest possible time. It is a shell into the hearings when he vicious and un-American meas- admitted that the Taft-Hartley law '-'had gone too far." Another astounding statement was voiced by Jack G. Scott, general counsel of the National Association of Bus Operators, who urged retention of the law. At one point he said he thought there had been less labor strife dui'ing the period of the T-H law than before, but admitted erated eleven ships during the under questioning that his knowledge came solely from war. what the employers had told ^ % % Plans by the Maritime Com­ him. mission to do its own drydock- Industry witnesses are to be ing work in the conditioning heard by the House group and program announced for the laid- following, important union rep­ up merchant fleet have been resentatives will give testimony. blasted by Representative James J. Murphy, of New York. Rep­ resentative Murphy has .asked why it would not be more ad­ Every member making a vantageous to locate reserve fleets near shipyards than to donalion io the Union for move drydocks from fleet to fleet*. any purpose should receive He said there were large-scale an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ layoffs at shipyards for lack of tion and the purpose for work. ' which it was made. 4 4 4 If a Union official to whom Loss of fifteen to thirty per­ contribution is given does cent in seamen's jobs* has been reported and further loss is ex­ not make out a receipt for pected. In 1948 the privately owned merchant fleet increased by 213 vessels, but at the same time 774 ships were returned to the Maritime Corhmission. The combined Government and pri­ vately owned fieet now stands at 1,570 vessels, compared to 2,131 the money, the matter should ships on January 1, 1948. The immediately be referred to drop of 561 ships during the Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ year has forced the layoff of an surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, estimated 16,000 to 20,000 men. New York 4, N. Y. In advising the SecretaryAuthorities on the size of the merchant marine the country Treasurer of such transac­ could support when world con­ tions, members should state ditions become settled have the name of the official and placed the fleet at 1,100 to 1,200 the port where the money ships. This would mean a fur­ was tendered. ther lay-up of at least 350 ships. Get A Receipt UH To Investigate Forted labor In AH Countries LAKE SUCCESS, N. Y.—Over the protests of the Soviet Union, an investigation of "forced labor, its nature and extent" in all parts of the world was initiated this week by the United Nations. The resolution, which was originated by the AFL spokesman at Lake Success, was approved by a vote of 14 to 3. f :^sponsibility- for carrying out the investigation lies with the International Labor Office. The Soviet Union is not a member of the ILO, and will probably not allow UN. investigators to dome into that nation. The AFL charged that there are between 8,000,000 and 14,000,000 men and women in forced labor camps in the USSR. These figures were supported by a Workers Defense League commission, which held public hearings in New York City re­ cently. More than 300 affidavits from eye-witness and victims of slave labor in Russia were pre­ sented, and thirty witnesses were heard. Also heard at the WDL in­ quiry were charges of peonage in the South, and debt-slavery in the turpentine-still areas of Florida and other states. Wit­ nesses held that federal Isrws could be used to halt this slav­ ery, but that the Civil Rights Section of the Justice Depart ment is inadequately staffed and lacks authority to investigate cases. �T M E Friday. March 11, 1949 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Fateful Voyage Of Mary Celeste Still Puzzler PERSONALS JAMES L. BRBORNE Write to your mother Mrs. James W. Brborne, 1835 Park Ave., Minneapolis 4, Minn. it 5. it ELBERT SELLERS . GeJ in touch with your mother Mrs. Jessie Sellers. Street, New York. Telephone: CHelsea 2-7159. Your sister is iU. EUGENE PHILIP KELLY Your wife is seriousl.y ill and asks you to contact her at her new address: 4202 Barnes Ave­ nue, Bronx 66, New York.' 4 4 4 DAVID HERON Write to Geneva Jones, 1303 Lawrence Rd., N.E., Canton Ohio. 4 4 4 BEECHER N, HARDACKER Write to your wife at 9 Roose velt Ave., Caribou, Maine. 4 4 4 WALTER R. STEELE Get in touch with your sister Mrs. Mary Burke, Route 1, Gra ham, N. C. 4 4 LUIGI GALLO Write to Mrs. Shirley Wessel at 25 South Street, New York City By AUGUSTUS H. CGTTRELL The Mary Celeste sailed from New York to Genoa in November, 1872. The Captain was a men with a splendid reputation SS LA SALLE SS ROBIN KIRK GAETANO MINISTERI both as a mariner and a gentleA. G. Campbell. $3.00; S. Furtado. J. W. Whitnej-, $2.00; M. M. Amato, Contact your wife. $2.00; A. F. Langley, $2.00; C. H, $2.00; F. E. Ellis. $1.00; B. R. San­ man, and his family was with Peterson, $2.00; T. B. Rosencrans, tiago, $1.00; G. Ostolaza. $1.00; A. D. him. Ill $2.00; R. B. Wagner. $3.00; M. Perry. Messana. $2.00; A. Isaac. $3.00; P. KARL SCHMIDT The ship made a good passage $2.00; A. V. Tuum. $2.00; F. Higgins. Cardona. $2.00; J. P. Tabb. $3.00; H. Get in touch with Mrs. G. at first; early in December twxj D. $2.00; F. T. Turner. $3.00; A. F. Bur- Riuttola. $1.00; A. Peffanis. $1.00; Greenbaum, Supervisor, Foreign vessels recorded in their logs ris. $2.00; R. A. Sipsey. $1.00; R. Letourneau. $2.00; E. Tiston. $1.00; JInquiry Unit, American Red that the^ had sighted her 300 Jones. $5.00; T. E. Richardson. $2.00; L. Marrero, $1.00. E. S. Rivera. $1.00. $1.00; j. Garcia. Cross, 315 Lexington Ave., New miles off Gibraltar. Then on DeSS MARION CRAWFORD $1.00; L. Edstrom. $1.00; P. Warola, York 16, N. Y. R. Devine, $3.00; B. Luna. $1.00; D. cember 5, the Captain of a Bri­ $2.00; A. Mannicic. $1.00; P. Pietro. Tsermengas, $2.00; L. W. Hodges, tish brigantine that fell in with 4 4 4 $1.00. $1.00; E. Aunio, $1.00; E. Kolenovsky, TONY COLON her noted that her course was SS CALDWELL $1.00; G. Mitchell, $2.00; C. L. Dasha, Contact Miss Felice Konkoe, W. E. Gray. $5.00; H. N. Peterson. $2.00; E. B. Webb, $1.00; W. Bargone. queer and erratic and sent a Fordham Welfare Center, 1918 boarding party over to see if she $2.00; H. Colder. $2.00; Colin. Mc- $1.00. Ferson. $5.00; B. B. Spears. $2.00; J. Arthur Avenue, Bronx 57, N. Y. needed help. SS FRANCES R. Brown. $2.00; M. S. Grant. $2.00; On deck all was silent. Not a 4 4 4 J. Cruz, $1.00. V. R. North. $1.00; S. S. Wilson. $2.00; HILDING L. PALMQUIST living thing was in sight—nor" SS T. CRESAP F. Zaborowski. $1.00; L. H. Tetterton. Write to Captain E. Van Pelt, a dead one. $2.00. F. Clarke, $5.00. J. The Salvation Army, 120-130 W. The boarding party called out, SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY SS A. JACKSON 14th Street, New York 11, N. Y. N. J. Wuchina. $1.00; D. Schesnol. 1. Levy, $2.00; E. W. Disano, $1.00; but got no response. Every soul MARTm^ADGER $1.00; J. J. Devine. $2.00; C. R. SneeBreaux. $5.00; W. Pietrucki, $1.00; aboard had simply disappeared. 4 4 4 Write to A1 Lopez, 3920 Broad­ den. $2.00; J. J. Metsnit, $1.00; J. Rosario. $2.00; C. Perro. $2.00; T. WILLIAM C. HALL The ship was in perfect con­ Karl. $1.00; A. A. Rosales, $1.00; M. Ranzone, $4.00; J. B'lanco, $5.00 Write to F. C. Hall, Box 28, way, New Yoiic 32, N. Y. dition. The cargo was wellDej Matos. $2.00; J. Cural. $1.00; E. F. Wilma, $'2.00; A. Ferreira. $2.00 4 4 4 Mineola, Texas, or Phone 258-J. F. Lesser. $1.00; W. J. Jennings. $5.00; W. Leblanc, $2.00; B. Ash. $1.00 stored and-in good order. There GRAIN J. READY R. Paine. $1.00; A. Dunbaugh, $2.00; F. Sarsen. $2.00; T. J. Kurki. $1.00 was plenty of food and water Your mother wants you to F. Senent. $2.00; * W. M. Rodriguez. T. Miller, $4.00; R. Hampson, $2.00 aboard. The cash box was intact. JAMES WILLIAMS $5.00. B. J. C. Learn. $2.00; J. Kallaste Communicate with your write to her. In the forecastle were the sea­ $2.00; W. G. Manning. $3.00; M. A SS SJIATRAIN TEXAS 4 4 4 brother George, Box 51, Cornmen's chests and clothing, dry George, $4.00; Soi Ho, $2.00; B. Roos A. G. Lopez. $1.00; H. Winborn. EDWARD U. SCHWENDAN stock, New York. undisturbed. Some under­ $2.00; H. C. Zirkel, $2.00; W. E. berg, $2.00; A. Barbero, $2.00; E. A and Your mother wants you to get Pepper. $3.00; A. Turir. $1.00; H. F. Orozco, $3.00. clothes had been hung out to 4 4 4 in touch with her. Wells. $2.00; L. C. Oxley. $1.00; E. SS SUZANNE SKJOLD P. H. LARSEN dry; in the Mate's cabin was a Misa, $3.00; L. Iturrino. $1.00; H. 4 4 4 R. Maitin, $1.00; J. Denopra, $1.00. Your wife asks you to get in piece of paper with an unfinisKPollins. $2.00; O. Killie, $5.00. JAMES C. McSWEENEY SS MONTGOMERY CITY touch with her at 255 West 12th ed position on it. A child's dress SS STEEL DESIGNER . Goon Poythlo, $2.00; C. Cahill, $5.00; Get in touchhvith your lawyers H. Painter, $2.00; W. Doyle. $2.00; F. Sarmento, $3.00;'E. Aubusson, $2.00; was still in the sewing machine, in New Orleans, La. L. Diudonne, $2.00; A. Vazquez, $4.00; B. G. Cunado. $4.00; R. C. Stepp, $1.00; and there were four half-eaten 4 4 J. Barnes. $2.00; A. Guerreiro. $3.00; J. Palmeri, $2.00; P. S. Retoriano, breakfasts on the table. Greco. $1.00; E. Marte. $2.00; V. $5.00;, W. DeLeon, $3.00. PAUL PEGER The Mary Celeste's lifeboat Johnny Yarborough, 35 E. Bay D'Aco. $5.00; L. J. Oien. $2.00; M. SS COLABEE hung on its davits. There was no Tucker. $5.00; A. Dolce. $4.00; J. H. T. V. Johannassen. $2.00. Street, Apt. 205, Jacksonville, Murray. $2.00; V. J. Helms. $2.00; J. sign of violence, nor of any sort SS SEATRAIN TEXAS Fla., wants you to get in touch Zohil, $2.00; F. H. Tisk. $2.00; H. NetBALTIMORE 14 North Gay St T. M. Wabolis, $2.00; H. W. Girard, of trouble. The ship's papers and telbladt. $2.00; G. A. McDoDnald. $3.00; with him immediately. William Rentz, Agient Mulberry 4540 $2.00; V. A. Marsh, $2.00; E. P. Elf- chronometer were the only ar­ A. Nylund. $5.00; F. G. Quinonez. BOSTON 276 State St strom, $1.00; W. M. Guitrau. $1.00; ticles of importance that were $4.00; A. G. Acedo. $2.00; V. P. E. 8. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 G. L. Brownell, $1.00; H. J. Pollins. EDWARD CONTROL Rivera. $5.00; N. J. Wood. $2.00. gone. The ship's log contained Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 $1.00; H. C. Zirkel. $1.00; J. R. Miller. EMIL PONTELLO SS STEEL RECORDER GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St $2.00; H. DeForge. $1.00; H. F. Wells. not a hint of tragedy. R. M. Green. $1.00; E. C. Brundaoe. Anyone having information Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 $1.00; K. Kristensen. $1.00; H. A. There was not one clue that $2.00; R. E. Welker. $2.00; W. H. Hall. MOBILE. 1 South Lefwrence St about the above named Brothers Schnidt. $2.00; W. Reeves. $2.00; S. might lead to the solution of the 1.00; W. J. Gerivassi. $3.00; 3. P. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 is asked to write to P. San Andersen. $1.00; D. Giangeordano. J. Barras. $2.00; C. E. Scherhans. $1.00. riddle of where those-' two score NEW ORLEANS. . ...523 Bienville St. Miguel, c/o the New York Hall. SS R. TRENT $4.00; L. Sueres. $2.00; C. Wallander. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 A. J. Mandick. $1.00; M. Kacin. people had gone and, to this day, $5.00; M. A. Carbonell. $2.00; A. B. 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St $5.00. there has never been a word Valentine. $1.00; J. Maisonett. $1.00. GGFlDGN CHAMBERS Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 SS CANTON VICTORY which threw any sensible light SS R. SEMMES NORFOLK ..127-129 Brank St. C. G. Snodgress. $1.00. ^ Please write home immediately. R. Yantz. $1.00; A. M. Cartegena. on the extraordinary mystery. Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 SS CAPE MOHICAN SlU HHLLS SIU, A&G District PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. ARTHUR*^ pf HUBBARD J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Get in touch with Ben Sterling, SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 42 Broadway, New York City, in SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon connection with ^our case. L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 4 4 4 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St GEGRGE M. SCHEMM Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Anyone having information TACOMA 1519 Pacific St Broadway. 0484 about the above named is urged TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St to write to Mrs. Charles E. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 Route 1, FredericksSchemm, WILMINGTON, Calif., 2ZlVt Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-2874 -burg. Maryland. HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St.. N.V.C SECRETARY-TREASURER .FRED ENGLAND Paul Hall Please write to P. M. Dutch) DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION van der Eik, 813 Charles Street, Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Mobile, Ala. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler4 4 4 Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 257 6th St. Phone 2599 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 '..86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR .63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO Ill A Jarvls St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empire 4631 VANCOUVER 585 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 LJ I JOHN FRANCIS WEBB Write to your sister, Mrs. C. H. Leach, 431 West Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey. 4 4 4 EDWARD CANTRELL Get in touch with P. San Miguel, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York. WALTER IffiNRY^ HGFFMAN Contact* Local Boai-d 38, 44 Court St., Brooklyn. Important. HENRY^ cf WEAVER Your sister and sister-in-law are both seriously ill. Write to Miss Allene Weaver, 206 E. Kornegay St., Dothan, Ala. 4 4 4 ESSEN JOHNSON Your nephew is anxious to hear from you. Write to Ernest bhnson, 115-58 220th St, Cam­ bria Heights 11, Long Island, N, Y. $1.00. SS CALEB STRONG A. B'rancone. $1.00; J. Townsend. $1.00; T. Walker. $2.00; P. Aldevera. $5.00; W. Bause. $1.00; J. M. Krusczynski. $1.00; W. Zaleski. $1.00; L. F. Toland. $1.00; J. Kumor. $1.00; B. Zagorda. $1.00; G. W. Hoyde. $2.00; W. Downs. $1.00; K. Hoffner. $2.00. SS ROBIN KIRK G. J. Betz. $1.00; G. Garcia. $1.00; T. Vargas. $2.00; E. Valentin. $2.00; F. F. Frone. $2.00; E. W. Adamko. $1.00; P. Dejesus. $1.00; P. J. Erazo. $3.00. MV GADSEN O. Y. Kivikoski. $1.00; J. Velez. $1.00; G. C. Register. $2.00; J. W. Overton. $2.00; H. Randoja. $2.00; F. Fromm. $1.00; E. C. Robinson. $2.00; L. Tucicfield. $1.00; H. Dunn. $2.00; L. D. Dixon. $2.00; M. T. Reed. $2.00; J. Cichomski. $1.00; R. E. Davis. $2.00, i NOTICE! Baggage tickets for the follow­ ing, men are being held in the fourth floor baggage room. New York hall. Baggage was removed from the SS §ea Trader on February 3: Stanley Weuzinski, J. E. Steube, Joseph - Castelein, Charles Donlin. 4 4 4 A. SWENSON Your baggage is in the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York, under the name of Harry Harper. 4 4 4 Will the Bosun who shipped out of New York Hall on Dec. 2, 1948 and joined SS Stony Creek in Boston, please communicate with Pumpman E. E. Overturf, 440 Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, Calif. It is very important. B. Hartzog. $2.00; E. Tresnick. $2.00; J. P. Tuckowski. $1.00; T. Wills. $1.00; B. Tomlin. $1.00; T. H. Watson. $1.00; G. Krupick. $1,00; B. Oliveras. $1.00; J. P. Mullin, $1.00; A. Rodriguez, $3.00; J. A. Kelly. $1.00; L. C. Gallnte. $3.00; F. J. Robinson. $2.00; F. F. Bayron, $3.00; Valentin. $1.00; W. York. $2.00; J. Fidalgo. $2.00; G. Lukas. $1.00; T. Lean. $3.00; R. P. Sirois, $2.00; P. Naujalis. $1.00. SS EVELPN A. Swensen. $10.00; V. A. LaVanway. $10.00. NiOmY DUE Crewmembers of the SS Mosoil, payoff of October 7, are re? quested to write to Federal Motor Steamship Company, 30 Broad Street, New York. The company is paying war area bonus money for time in Eng­ land. Notice To All SIU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to aU members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N, Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor; I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City Zone Signed Book No, State �Page Twelve f i: TffE SEAFARERS Friday, March 11. 1949 LOU 'Solidarity' Is More Than A Word To SlU Wherever seamen meet, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU is mentioned with respect, for seamen know that the present wages and conditions are a direct result of the unending battle put up by the A&G against the hard-fisted shipowners and the government bureaucrats. And wherever other union men and women meet, the A&G District is also mentioned with respect, for throughout the land it is well known that the Union stands ready to assist honest unions—AFL, CIO, and independent—in the prosecution of a just beef. The list of those unions which- have received SIU help reads like an honor roll of labor. Recently, four more unions sent official communications to the A&G District, in appreciation of the aid which volunteer Seafarers have rend­ ered. These expressions of gratitude have come from the Typographical Union, whose picketlines on Long Island were bolstered by SIU mem­ bers; from the New York City section of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers, whose organizing drive is being aided by white-capped Seafarers; from the AFL Retail Clerks, who appealed to the SIU to help them in organizing department store em­ ployees, a field where the commies have long held sway; and from the New York Teachers' Guild, whose salary campaign received the active assistance of the SIU. LoiiY yramiCiUifi UMUa M. RATI iOHH t. tnnn PRBIDeNT 61 ST. MARKS AVS FREE'ORT, L. FRMJjrf a-295!-v/ SK'V.TREAS. 21 IS RT£R AVE, VOR.< 57. N T KWlo:' S-WM HAVING JURISWCTION OVER NASSAU COUNTV February 28, 19'^9 Mr. Paul Hall, Seoretary-Treaaurar Seafarera International Union 51 Beaver Street New York 4, New York Dear Sir and Brother* Thank you very much for the a'otlve and effective aseiatance your oembership hae been giving us la our lockout at Glen Cove. LOCAL NO. 2 • AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Rebeee* C. SinwnN* FrttUml March 7. 1949 Reaiy T^ HJUM* SiooB BCNUC RwMia J. Dntw 'lUbaMiycr Ceone AxteOe Vitt-rnMntt Mu ROKSIUUI 7r«tnir#r Mr. Paul Ball Secretary-Treaeurer Seafarere Iatn*X. Union 51 Beaver Street Rett Tork 4; Hew York Gnee ViOeU* Attistm Tt»*tur4r am N. Oluek SiCtlttTf Thcrcu A. Cehea Amiut Stcnttrf < Dear Mr. Ealli Abrahua Leftowin LttuUtlvt K4trunt4tiM The Salary Caapaign Comntttss of the Hetr Tork Teachore Rubin Maloff William Wach, . Asit. ttfi), Rtpfiinttlivu On^ild wants to thank the Seafarere International Union for the assistance yonr members have glvah recently at our outdoor (XECUTIVB tOAItB LilUan AtUa John L. Childt Charlci CoRcn Uranie Penn Davit Louii A. OotdnuB Rose Goldman Etu Orcenbent Daniel Gunthcr Louit Hay Marion D. JcweO David 1. Kaplan Max Kline Daniel O. Knne Layle Lane Johanna M. Lindlof Alice F. Manh Benjamin Mazea Samuel D. Moikow!lx> Mae L. Naftal Moyra O'Connor Albert Sayer Elizabeth Sheridan Albert Lee Smallheiier Jennie Sokoloff Eli Straua Lena Tulchea Mina WciaenbeiR Louii Weill mestlnge. We hope in this way to reach thousands of parents of Hew Tork City school children to enlist their stpport of certain educational bille now before the State Legislature. These •easursB would mean more and better schools for their children, and better qualified teachers to teach them. It le practical evidence of the solidarity of the labor movement that your members are willing to lend a hand in thle work. We certainly appreciate it. t _ Fraternally yours. Rebecca C. Siaonson President. N.Y. Teachere CSuild rcsibg oolu;153 A. Mark Leviea Ceuiurr The S.I.U. has denonatrated once again Its realiza* tlon of the vital neoeaeity of inter-union coopera­ tion, and its open-hearted generosity and eelfeacrifice in rendering aid wherever the cause of unionian can be advanced. 2 East 23rd Street New York 10. N. Y. GRamercy 7-6282 The New York TEACHERS GUILD Mn. Oiariet Shipman Exteulht Sttrtttrj UHSkiti iria AMICU rwoiiiv W UW, K., Vnl Si.it Ttitn6f ,1 tJbor, Ctaml Tnil« ud '•!— Eapjt Suit rHki»li«» tl Twchai UMI.. Jidml ol TtKktn OrsuiuU.u, Wmta't Tnd. Vale, Uifa, Please assure your nembers of our grateful appreciation. Fraternally yours, lAMU A. SUFPRIDQI, LAPAYITTI, IN9. RRCCIDCNT VSRNON A. MDUHHWRIOHr,. CAFAVHTTI. IND. John « Byrnes Tohn J. President FIRrf VrCE-PREilDENT O. A. •ACKBTT. riTTVHUna. KAS. rOURTH VICE-RREBIDEMT PHILLIP P. KOKRNBR. MILWAUKIB, Wi«. RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION SECOND VI6E-FRE5IDENT RtTfR rORMICA, CLKVCUAND. OHIO THIRD VICSFAEtlOENr PRANK C. •NBA. OUITI. MONTANA Amirtun FIFTH VICB-PRSfllDBNT NATHAN WIRTMKIHIR, NKW VORIQ Na V. • IXTH VICE-PRESIDENT •AWWSL J/MKTKRH. LOS ANOHLUi CALtP, vlHi HI* off Irttr SEVENTH VICE-PRESIDENT KOWARD T. HHAV, PHILApCLPHIA. PA. Lafa)«tt*, Indiana •PPTCt OP INTERNATIONAL SECRCTARY-TRKAtURER LEVCRINO BUIkOINO "Ontexican Tcdetetti STATE, COONT .-i:T=.rch 1, 104's IPAL OF LA90R FeoeRATi APNOLO 6. ZANOSR iNTfiRnATIONAW Pacsiostiv H. Z. COLLIER tHTiAHArtONAw tlKCRvrAnr.TiiyAtuattt GORDON W. CHAPMAN l.ir. Paul Hall, Secy.-Treas. Seafarers International Union of H."A, Atlantic and Gulf Divisions N 51 Beaver Street Hew York, New York ~ 'm V' .V. - • - I' 1. • *" ^ Dear Sir and Brother: EKCeUTtVS AailSTAHT On. belialf of our International Union I want to let you Isiow hov/ we feel about the loyal cooperation .and assistance which your organi­ sation has extended to_us in our Hew York organlzlns campaign. NKW VOKK OfFICC 261 BftOAOWAY NEW YORK 7. N. Y. WORTH 2.7599 March 2, lSk9 Ur Paul Hall Secretary Troacurer Seafarers International Union iCtlantic and Gulf District 51 Beaver Street, New York City The spirit of your r.en who ha-ve volunteered to assist us, their courage, intellicenco and ability, is sufficient to reinforce one's faith in the futiu'e of our labor noveucnt. In our fight to unite the department store emp?.oyees under the ban­ ner of the American Federation of tabor and free them from communist domination, the help of your men las already been an important factor. A good deal of interest in your-organization has been aroused In our national movement as a result of your interest in our problems. It is naturally a matter of intere.st to -union labor that an organization Is able to inspire its members to volunteer assistance such as your organiaAtion has given us. . Dear Sir and Brother, On behalf of our organlaation I wish to toke the opportunity tie thank you for the asslo banco you have given U3» Bie successful response to our organizational efforts has been BBterially aided by the splendid cooperation we have received from the officers and members of the Seafarers International Union, There is a wide-spread desire.in our movement to reciprocate, rieas.e feel free to call upon me and upon our organization, rlationally at any­ time for cooperation and you may Test assured that there will be an enthusiastic response. Vf9 hope that public eagjloyees may shortly have the effective unionism the Seafarers have built for themselves. V/ith cordial regards, I am Yours fraternally. Please be assured that we shall continue to do whatever we can to assist you la your struggle to preserve the Jobs of American seamen. Fraternally, Walter S, Pasnick General Representative . oeiu:153 1440 Broadway — Room 1564 Hen York 18, Hew York ,1 Samuel J, Ileye rs International Vice-president RETAIL CLERKS IirrERN/iTIOHAL ASSOCIATION, AFl � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource March 11, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW BILL IN SENATE ID HOFFMAN PLAN AGAIN CS INJUNCTION DENIED;SS GOVERNMENT CAMP MAIL VOTE IS DELAYED SIU LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR WELFARE PLAN SENATE GETS NEW ECA BILL REFUSES TO BACK CTMA,GETS FIRED APPLICATIONS ARE OPENES FOR FIVE LABOR SCHOLAR AT OXFORD WEST COAST FINDS IT TOUGH JOB TO GET MEN FOR ALL THOSE SHIPS CS,BLAND BILL ARE BIG TOPICS IN PHILADELPHIA RECOMMENDS SHIPBOARD FINES GO TO A WELFARE FUND KITTY SEAFARERS ENJOY MARDI GRAS IN PORT MOBILE DON'T GET SICK IN SOUTH AFRICA WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL MEETING POPULAR IN NEW YORK HALL WARNING TO ALL SEAFARERS:RACKETEER PREYS ON FAMILIES FURUSETH DEVOTED LIFE TO FREEING SEAMEN STEEL ADMIRAL HITS MINE,NARROWLY COLLISION MONEY MAKING SCHEME IS NIPPED TOGS SCORCHED,RATES HIGH:CREW RAPS COAST LAUNDRIES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/11/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 10 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8df202bdd742d274ae6cd864fe2edfc1.PDF 457cb76ce762dcb00e6d58dbc5c07ca1 PDF Text Text ALL BUT ONE CS CREW POLLED; TRANSPORTATION VOTE BEOINS Seafarers To Choose From 2 Proposals Gov't Camp Will Vote By Mall Ballot Voting on the transportation rule got under way in all ports on Tuesday, March 1, as Sea­ farers lined up to express their choice of two proposals. Transportation for several months has been one of the hot­ test issues ever to engage the membership's interest. At coast­ wise membership meetings on February 9, it was decided that the entire matter ' could be re­ duced to two projpositions which could be placed on a referendum ballot, and such a ballot was authorized. Seafarers would then choose between them in demo­ cratic style. Voting will continue , through April 30. Headquarters has urged that everybody cast a ballot, so that the final result will clear­ ly express the membership's will. NEW YORK, March 4 —One more ship to go, and the Cities Service bargaining election will be over! Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 4, 1949 No. 9 Use Counting of the ballots and an­ nouncement of the results will await the arrival of the ballots from the Government Camp and the outcome of a court hearing being held in New York today. The hearing has been called to consider the temporary injunc­ tion granted Cities Service to im­ pound the ballots, pending dis­ position of the company's claim Former CS Men NO. 1 AND NO. 2 Proposed Transportation Rule No. 1 corresponds to the rule now in effect. It reads as follows; "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, all hands must accept" that transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new replacements will be ship­ ped from the Union Hiring Hall." Proposed Transportation Rule No. 2 reads: "Whenever transport^ion is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board the ship can do so, providing they do not collect transportation. Those men desiring transpor­ tation can collect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and re­ placements for those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." - The present transportation rule was adopted after negotiations last summer on the I'ecommendation of the Negotiating Commit­ tee, who presented a strong case in its favor. After the rule was adopted, many Seafarers ques­ tioned its wisdom and raised ob jections to it at ship and shoreside meetings and in letters to the LOG. Many others wrote or spoke to express warm support The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine was .expected to for the rule. report the Bland Bill to the PRO AND CON floor of the House this,week in a revised form, it was learned Members asked that a referen­ from an authoritative Washing­ dum ballot on the transportation question be held. Headquarters, ton source. acting" in accord with normal, In addition to guaranteeing ab­ democratic SIU policy, recom­ solutely that 50 percent of all mended that the subject be giv­ foreign aid cargoes be carried in American ships regardless of en a thorough airing. point of origin, the bill is now Additional discussions were expected to include a provision held in all Branches and on the barring the inclusion of any for­ ships. For several weeks, a full eign aid cargoes carried by US page of the LOG was devoted, to military services in computing letters, pro and con. the 50-50 division. So that Seafarers can have a Significance of this clause de­ last chance to study the ques­ pends upon the number of car­ tion before voting, a sample bal­ goes carried by the Army. lot is reproduced on page 12 However, Seafarers should not of this issue of the LOG. rel^x their campaign for enact- Eight ships having already voted, final preparations were under way today to vote the ninth and final ship, the SS Gov­ ernment Camp, by mail in Mon­ tevideo, Uruguay. Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January I for any reason whatsoever are urged to get in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write giving all details of their employment and discharge.- SIU Headquajters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. that it had not received sufficleht notice of the election to dele­ gate observers. Originally, the injunction had halted voting of the ships, but was modified upon protest of counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. MAIL VOTE Expectations are that, should the injunction be set aside, counting of the ballots will still not take place for several weeks because of the time involved in returning the ballots of the Gov{Continued on Page 3) Revised Bland Bill To Go Before House •'ii; v.<.,. ment of this bill. Headquarters officials warned. Even if it is reported to the House in this fairly desirable _ form, the bill must still pass the House and the Senate, they said, adding that the enemies of the bill would still do their utmost to block it. The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine received the bill late in January after it had been drafted by Representative Schuy­ ler Otis Bland of Virginia. Sen­ ator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington introduced an iden­ tical bill into the Senate which has been refexTed to the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The Bland-Magnuson Bill is the answer to ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman's attempt to re­ duce the participation of Amer­ ican ships and American seamen in Marshall Plan shipping. Early in December, Hoffman said that after the first of the year he would send no more Marshall Plan bulk cargoes un­ der the American flag. He said that American ship­ ping cost too much, and that there was a loophole in the pres­ ent 50 percent provision which allowed him to shift the bulk cargoes to foreign ships. Bulk cargoes loom large in the Marshall Plan, and the Hoffman proposal would have meant that 10,000 American seamen would be thrown out of work. Spearheaded by the A&G Dis­ trict, protests poured into Wash­ ington. Hundreds of labor unions, CIO as well as AFL, small locals as well as huge internationals, joined the Seafarers in the ^battle to save 10,000 jobs. As one voice they said that the high purpose of the Marshall Plan could not be achieved if American seamen were to be sacrificed along the way. The SIU and the unions who rallied to the battle made known their stand to Senatoi-s and Rep­ resentatives in Washington, many of whom were already aware of the threat to the mer­ chant marine. Paul Hoffman postponed the effective date of his order from January to February 1. Then as the protests mounted, he post­ poned it until April 1. (Continned on Page 11) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday, March 4, ld49 SEAFARERS LOG. Vublhhei Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under' the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 T-H Act In Action ' A situation which developed in New York early this week clinches the argument that the Taft-Hartley act must be consigned to the bottom of the deep blue—anc quick. On Monday morning, after contract negotiations between the giant Continental Baking Company and the AFL Teamsters, who deliver the company's products failed to produce an agreement, the 200 drivers involvec ;walked out. Immediately, the five other of the city's largest bakeries, who were not at all involved, locked out their employees. Close to 8,000 employees, most of them bakers, were thrown out of work. And the city of seven million people were shut off from 70 percent of their daily supply of bread. Schools as well as homes were affected. "The - people was shut off from 70 percent of its daily supply Purely and simply, the action of the big bread com­ panies is a secondary boycott. The five companies, who along with Continental, maintain a "union" representing management, took economic action against their employees by locking them out, although neither the companies nor their workers are involved in Continental's dispute. The Taft-Hartley law expressly forbids labor unions from using this weapon. By carefully allowing eipployers immunity from the secondary boycott' prohibition, the Taft-Hartley law says to management, in effect, "Go ahead boys, use anything in the books to put the boots to your workers. If the Hospital Patients When entering the hospital public happens to get kicked in the breadbasket in the notify the dtiegates by post­ process, that's their tough luck." card, giving your name and Organized labor long ago learned not to expect any­ the number of your ward. thing from the nation's press. None of the so-called public guardians has yet uttered a' single word in condemnation R. SCHERFFINS of the big dough boys' rank abuse of the 8,000 employees P. SADARUSKI yST. GARDNER who had been locked out. Nor have they pleaded a syllable H. STILLMAN in behalf of the city's seven million men, women and J. DENNIS children. The big baking combines are heavy advertisers, LIPARIA you see. E. PRITCHARD These axe the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals,, In fact, on the very morning that its news columns announced that the company combine "threw 7,700 per­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging STATEN ISLAND^ HOSPITAL heavity^on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by N. DORPMANS sons out of work," the New York Times cautioned Con­ writing'them. M. J. LUCAS gress not to be too hasty about getting rid of the Taft' MOBILE HOSPITAL J. MASONSGONG M. MENDELL Hartley law. "The public," said the Times, "has a vital J. L. BUCKELEW J. HOPKINS R. MOACK stake in the outcome..." POP HOBIN A. J. CAMERA C. SIMMONS And for once, the New York Times said a mouthful, LOUIS HOWARD J. RODRIGUEZ G. FOLEY O. O. MILLAN P. M. VANDEREIK F. KUMIUGA even if it didn't mean to. For the public always has a vital J. C. SHELDON EUGENE LEQRY C. BRESNAN , stake in issues between management and organized labor, F.STOKES WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN R. WILT especially when labor is on the short end of tlhe stick. NICK BOSANYI J. P. WETZLER R. COOTE Because, no matter how hard the Times and the rest of G. STEPANCHUK M. C. CARTER F. CHRISTY the "go-easy-on-management-crowd" tries to conceal the TIM BURKE J. REYES E. LAWSON ' J. GRANGAARD J. KIDD fact, the public and labor in this country are one and J. B. BERRIER K. JENSEN LESTER LORD si i the same. P. HUSEBY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL t> t. X Let Senator Taft and his backers understand that in A. REIBUS BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. LAFFIN. z democracy, management rates no special privileges and O. HARDEN C. AMELINK J. PUGH immunities aimed at hurting the nation's working men H. GJERDE E. MATTSSEN t. X . SSAVANNAH HOSPITAL iand women—the public, that is. W. WALKER A. DUNTON , L. E. HODGES W. MAUTERSTOCK (NEWS ITEM—^Bread prices have gone up despite a JOHNSTON A. C. McALPIN C. MOATS W. CURRIER decreases'in the prices of wheat and flour, results of a US S. KASMIRSKI C. REFUSE R. SHEDD Department of Agriculture survey reveal. A. C. PARKER J. PALMER C. CARROLL (The government agency found that between January W. ROSS C. BROWN ' t F. CHIAUETTA BOSTON MARINE HOSIPTAL and October 1948, farmers were getting 30 percent less T. LANEY J. E. GALLANT L. CALBURN for their wheat and the retail price of flour was down 15 J. CHASSEREAU VIC MILLAZZE R. HENDERSON ' W. HUGHES percent. During the period the retail price of bread rose F. A.LASAVICH S. CAPE P. WALSH • 0.7 percent to an all time high of 14.5 cents a pound. K. FERDINAND Gus CALLAHAN W. WISLCOTT Out of the 14.5 cents the consumer pays, 9.4 cents goes E. TORRES W. GIRADEAU V. SALLIN to the baker and retailer. A. WARD R. EVANS L. GORDAN (City Hospital) R. GRESWALD Si t * (The Securities and Exchange Commission announced L. TICKLE A. RAMAS R. SOUZA GALVESTON HOSPITAL that during the thitd quarter,of 1948 the six big baking E. RHAEDS G. BROWN J. MAESTRA companies showed profits of $103,606,000 compared with W. VAUGHAN I. SUCHEUITS L. WILLIAMSON • ^;$95,430,000 for the same period in the previous year.) W. LAMBERT ' P. DORSEY ; J. O'NEILL Men Now In The Nlwhe HospHnk �Friday, March 4, 1949 Mobile Outfit Expects To Have Six-Ship Fleet THE SEAFARERS LOG CS Gives Vacations — Permanent Ones CITIES SEiVICE OIL COMPANY Page Three Gov't Camp Mail Vote To End Election By CAL TANNER PNOOUCKNO • MPmntS • MAIIICBTmS MOBILE — All payoffs in this . NIW YOIK 9, N. Y (Continued from Page 1) port during the past week went •SVCMtV P|M* sratcT CASkt AOD«C«* MARINK DIVISION ernment Camp crew to New smoothly. Only a couple of CITflANCO York. minor beefs required attention NSW VONK on each of the ships paying off, The last of the ships to be '21 Dec 1948 and all were settled- to the satis­ voted in the United States was S/S Fort Hosklns faction of . all hands. the Salem Maritime, which voted at sea The payoffs took place aboard in Corpus JZ;hristi on March 1. the De Soto, Wild Ranger and Collin & GlsseX Previously the ship had been Claiborne, all Waterman ships, Houston ox* Lake Charles scheduled to vote in Bayonne, and the Cavalier, Alcoa's crack New Jersey, on February 22, but passenger .wagon. was halted by the injunction. Gentlemen: * On the sign-on side" for the The ship sailed before the in­ The bearer, Gil A* Vila,Z 816 879, has served aboard this vessel week were the Yaka, which junction was modified. as Messman and Ordinary Seaman from 11 July 1948 to the present date headed out for Hamburg with a The other post-injunction ship with the excefJtlon of one trip off 10/26 to ll/lO. cargo of nitrate; the Irenestar, to be voted was the Lone Jack, » During above time he has been sober,reliable and attentive to destined for ports in Greece; the which voted in Philadelphia on duty. ClaibcMrne, on continuous articles February 24. He expects .to take a vacation In the near fut\u*e and visit for runs to Puerto Rican ports; relatives in Oklahoma, ^ SHIPBOARD VOTING the Cavalier, which resumed her After his vacation,he' expects to report to the Gulf area for 17-day passenger trip to the Unlike the procedure forced re-employment• islands, and -the De Soto, which upon the NLRB in voting the I herewith recommend him for your consideration for re-employis on a coastwise run. first six ships, where the crews ment. In addition, the Alcoa Roamer were forced to leave the confines was in from New Orleans on in of the company property, the transit status. I V voting of the Salem Maritime The job situation was aided by Wi :en,llA8teF and Lone Jack was conducted calls for relief jobs on tugboats aboard' ship in the manner pre­ in the area. scribed by the NLRB and follow­ On Dec. 21, 1948, Gil Vila received the above glowing recommendation from the Skipper The Waterman Steamship Cor­ ed in all past elections in the of the Cities Service tanker, SS Fort Hoskins. On Feb. 19, he was fired from the same ship, poration turned the SS Governor maritime industry. commanded by the same Skipper, after the company learned he had received a telegram from Miller over to the Maine Steam­ In the early voting company the SIU notifying him of the collective bargaining election in the fleet. Vila is one of many ship Company this week, but it non-cooperation forced the crew wasn't a loss for the Union as crewmembers fired by Cities Service in whose behalf the Union has filed charges of unfair and of one ship to cast their ballots we managed to get a 100 percent outside the company gates in a discriminatory labor practices against the company. SlU crew on her for this trip. drenching rain. This crew is working under a The crew of another ship told Stf..dard SlU contract, which is of being pressured by the ship's to be signed in New Yoi-k. (Edi­ officers who, to discourage the tor's Note: The contract has al­ crew from voting, offered lliem ready been signed. Brothers.) overtime to stay aboard ship The Maine company hopes to loading supplies. have at least a half-dozen ships operating in the near future. In addition to the Salem Mari­ A few of the Liberties coming He had also warned me, after 1 time and Lone Jack, the other By RICHARD GRANT into this port are scheduled to had been turned down three ships whose crews have balloted be sold later on and the Maine For putting out clean sheets times, not to order milk again. are: the Fort Hoskins, which outfit is bidding on them. We once a week and feeding the Every item of food was kept voted on February 20 at Staten will keep the membership in­ crew to the best of my ability, to a minimum and seconds were Island. New York; the Winter formed of developments through 1 was fired from the Ai'chers not allowed. All this on a ship Hill and Bents Fort, both voted the medium of the SEAFARERS that was supposedly feeding on February 21 in the Boston Hope when the ship stopped off LOG. twice as well as the rest of the area; the Royal pak, which voted To those who are wondering in Braintree, Mass., on Febru­ fleet. 1 can't imagine how the February 21 at Pettys Island, where some of their Union ary 15. other crews stay alive. They New^Jersey; the Bradford Island, Brothers are at the moment, we When the ship tied^ up in the must bring their own food with which voted *on February 22 at Lake Charles, Louisiana. can say the following oldtimers Massachusetts port, the company them. are on the Mobile beach: H. G. Harris, O. Dedeaux, G. L. Quinn, Port Steward was there waiting G. Forwood, C. Morse, S. B. for me. He told me 1 was $900 Sikes, C. L. Harvey, C. Browers, over in my laundry bills for M. Ackerman, R. Tucker, P. B. ten months, and had been feed­ ing thfe crew twice as much as Gladden and C. Spencer. any other CS ship. He told me By JOHN SULLIVAN 1 would be given the chance to quit, but 1 noticed h^ had the 1 was fired from the Royal new Steward with him. Oak the morning after she was On the night of March 1, RICHARD GRANT •When 1 asked him what the voted in the Port of Philadel­ the SIU's stand on the crews wei'e eating on the other phia. 1 was a Messman on the B 1 a n d-Magnuson Bill was ships, he didn't answer, but said they actually ran in the neigh­ ship. aired over radio station the food would have to be cut borhood of $65. WEVD in New York by Bill down. He said that having the laun­ It was like this: Henderson and A1 Bernstein. dry done in Lake Charles had Stores came on at midnight, The two Seafarers appeared < I replied that 1 couldn't face cost too much money and 1 while 1 was ashore. 1 was fired the men after feeding them the should have had the work done for not standing by to receive on the program "Labor lousy food. The Port Steward in New York. Actually there is stores. Yet nobody had told me Front," a forum conducted by told me that anyone who practically no difference in the to stand by, and it was common Joseph Tuvim, an official of squawked about the quality or rates. practice for us to go ashore un­ the International Ladies Gar­ quantity of the food would be der the circumstances. ment Workers Union. He also said the food bills fired. He wasn't talking to me were too high; meat bills were Funny thing was that 1 was Tracing the background of . the Bland-Magnuson Bill, anymore. I was finished. He twice as high as on other ships ashore with three other men waved the new Steward aboard and he implied that 1" should from the Stewai-ds Department. Bernstein and Henderson to take over.^ have cut costs fifty percent all .They were three other Messmen told of the winter-long fight Although 1 was finished, 1 and the • Second Cook. If 1 to defeat the "Hoffman Plan" along the line. wanted to find out what 1 had He a.lsQ told me that the com­ missed the stores they missed to scuttle the American mer­ done that was so terrible. 1 had pany didn't like me eating with them, too. But 1 was the only chant marine. They also JOHN SULLIVAN showed why the Bland-Mag­ been aboard thr®e Cities Serv­ the crew. 1 didn't bother to tell one to be canned. nuson Bill minus the Mari­ ice ships, where I spent over a him that I didn't enjoy hearing The Captain said he wanted other kind of black mark on my time Commission's crippling year doing my job: The Can- the officers rake the crew across to make'an example of me." tigny iov three months and the the coals for three solid hours 1 don't see how it could have record. amendments, should be en­ However, the Assistant Port Bents Fort for one trip. I had daily. been anything else but Union ac­ acted now. Stewai-d for Cities Service in been Steward of the Archers I also didn't bother to tell him tivity that got me fired. Henderson and Bernstein New York had been Steward on Hope for ten months, before ^e I had been sailing on Cities how miserable his slashing of took advantage of the occa­ the Abiqua when I was on her. Port Steward decided that I was Service for just over four years, requisitions had made life aboard sion to thank publicly the He and the Cook on the Abiqua coddling the crew. ever since the end of 1944. There the ship. hundreds of unions which knew I was interested in the never had been a complaint He had stopped me on a pre­ The Port Steward told me that have rallied to the SIU's side SIU. about my work. There wasn't a vious trip from requisitioning my laundry bills were running in the struggle. So it seems fairly obvious. over a $100 a trip, although fresh fruit, juices and vegetables. single log against me, or any J CS Steward Fired Per Giving Men Ciean Linen And Decent Chew Messman Fired For Union Artivitf After Four Years With CS Fleet SIU On The Air �t • '•••••I't ;•; ••t:-^f,<'^i.-,ivtrK{ftSji'S'ftr^' v^f,;> ' >'• Vs •' ,.., •• . -r • "• • • : , , ' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Frisco Calling All Seafarers: West Coast Busting With Jobs SEAFARERS ON ITU PICKETLINES By FRENCHY MICHELET ' SAN FRANCISCO—A shipping boom is in full swing here on the West Coast. There is a des­ perate need for manpower on vessels sailing from.ports in this area. Tripcarders having a little dif­ ficulty getting out in other -ports have found the Pacific Coast the answer to their problem. The more than 200 permitmen who came out here recently in search of jobs have all been shipped out. So, all hands—especially tripcarders—who are anxious to Sfiip out pronto should hot foot it out here in a hurry—and don't stop to tie your shoelaces. Ship­ ping here is nothing short of terrific. - We haven't time to go into -the reasons for this happy state of affairs. At the moment we're only concerned with the fact that the ships are here and man­ power is needed to sail them. ally impossible for us to come in and take each man by the hand and lead him out here, otherwise we'd probably be do­ ing just that. NEW ROUTINE Up to this time, everything has been going out and nothing Ijas been coming here. But that's all over foj; awhile because ship's are now beginning to roll in here for payoffs. That means more sign-ons, and additional crewing up problems. We've tried to be as blunt as possible in this report in tipping off the permitmen on the job possibilities that exist out here. But seeing is believing. So we'll tell you what we're gonna do! Just step up a little closer Brothers and see if you don't wind up on a ship—but fast.' This photo, taken on Washington's Birthday, shows some of the 49 SIU A&G District men who marched alongside fel­ low-unionists of the AFL International Typographical Union in front of Griscom Publications plant. Glen Cove. Long Island. It was the second time in two weeks the AFL seamen aided the printers, who have been locked out by the company. Griscom publishes a chain of weekly community newspapers. Smooth Payoffs, Shipping Please Baltimore By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ tion: the men's quarters were in any of the gains we have fought so hard for lost as a result of very good shape. This is the second time we BALTIMORE — Fair shipping Some of the vessels may look an irresponsible man's actions. have issued an urgent appeal. marked the final week in Feb­ as though- they need painting That Skipper sure knows what As was pointed out in last week's ruary in the Port of Baltimore, from the outside, but that's I he is talking about. And it was report, the last call for aid which with 16 ships paying off in first- something the Skippers have to a pleasure to hear him talk the we sent to other ports was an­ class style. decide. way he did. swered by more than 200 per­ The payoff ships were the Rob­ He was mainly concerned with UNION-MINDED SKIPPER mitmen, among others. Every­ in Kirk, Robin Wentley, Robin one character who had charges one of these men has found a Doncaster and Robin Mowbray; One of the ships paying off placed against him for carrying berth and again we're faced Penmar, Massmar and Oremar, had a bit of trouble concerning a gun in his belt and for trying with the problem of where to Calmar Line; Marore, Chilore, loggings, but everything was to intimidate the Mates. For this get crews in a hurry. and Feltofe, Ore Line; Marina, straightened out. The difficulties and other reasons, drunkenness In view of this decidedly Edith and Mae, Bull Line; John were caused principally by foul- among them, he had to be placed healthy shipping situation, per­ B. Waterman, Robert Ingersoll, ups. in irons for four days. mitmen, at .least, should shove Waterman; and St. Augustine The Skipper dropped some of To show you what kind ,of off for the area where the econ­ Victory, Isthmian. the logs although he felt that a guy he was, at the payoff he omic climate seems to be the With the exception of one the equivalent of the sums in­ told the Patrolman to fake his most agreeable. payoff, everything went smooth­ volved should have gone into book and keep it, that he wasn't going to sail any more. Although we wish we could ly from start to finish. All hands the Union's strike fund. do more than just urge job- on each ship were present when He said he believed in what The Patrolman got a big kick seekers to start making tracks payoff time rolled around. The Unions stand for and he didn't out of that. He said it was one for the West Coast, it is physic- ships were left in clean condi­ want to stand around and see book he was very happy to reSECOND CALL Friday. March 4, 1949 Two CS Tankers Vote InPhilly BY JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Shipping slowed down again in this port after a period of brisk activity. There just weren't any ships paying off. Howeyer, we .did vote a couple of Cities Service tankers. One, was the SS Royal Oak. Let's say right here that the boys on her were mighty glad to have the chance to cast their ballots. , How did they vote? "Well, down here we have our guess. "What's .yours? One thing is certain: The boys sure know what they were vot­ ing for. The other Cities Service ship we voted was the SS Lone Jack. That was the ship that was sup­ posed to be voted in the first election a year ago, but didn't get back in time. Needless to say, things aboard the Jack were pretty much the same as things aboard the Oak. We think we know how things went on her. That was that for Philadelphia. However, when you come to think of it, voting two Cities Service ships here in a week is an indication of how things will be when the company comes un­ der contract. A couple of ships a week are a couple of ships a week in any, port. Meanwhile, let's keep going on the Bland-Magnuson Bill. The Union, the industry and the country need that bill if we are going to have any merchant marine at all. Too many people just don't know what a merchant marine is or why we need it. That's all for-this week. Let's hope we get some ships to report the next week we check in. Sugar Season Brings PR Sweet Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico's 1949 sugar season is officially under way and as a result the shipping picture" is favorable. PY JOE ALGINA that a ship will be waiting. Per­ We've got a beef. This Union mitmen here might find . their has felt the full effects of the ceive. This character is one foul Ships are now leaving the island NEW YORK — Shipping here wait for a ship indefinite during T-H Law in action and we dpn't ball the Union doesn't need. His ports carrying sweet cargoes to has come to a near standstill. We this period of slow shipping. It's the north. First to leave port like it. Congress was supposed kind doesn't deserve a book. can't blame it on the weather, an idea anyway. with a load of sugar was our to have a mandate to throw the it's just that the ships aren't SIGN-ONS SMOOTH own 88 Suzanne, Bull Lines. law in the ashcan when it re­ NOTHING YET coming in. Lads on the beach here will turned to Washington two The sign-ons were all run Every once in awhile we give months ago, but the more they have ample opportunity to catch We handled a few ships and through in good style. Among up on their reading now that we also sent a few men to Philadel­ Arnold Bernstein Steamship piddle around "the more it looks thd ships" shoving off were a few phia and Baltimore in response Company a buzz to learn if any­ like the same" old law. have built a library in the Hall. Robin Line ships, the first time Already there are some 250 to manpower calls. Outside of thing has developed on their re­ in a long while any of this ACTS AGAINST SIU books, which have been donated this and the handful of ships that quest to operate two passenger Under the T-H Act this Union company's vessels have signed by the membership from time arrived, the port was cold and ships in the European trade. on in Baltimore. to time. barren for Seafarers. This week we called again, but was sued by ' a steamship com­ The ships are going on the pany was hamstrung at every There has been a crying need The few ships we did handle we didn't get any good news. European run, carrying grain. turn in the Cit,ie.s Sei-vice cam­ for such a library for a long were the Steel Voyager, Kathryn, According to the company, the Eventually they are expected to paign, and suffered harm in­ time. We are happy to announce, Maritime Commission has post­ Carruth, Seatrains Texas and resume their original schedules, directly as a result of the West therefore, that any member hit­ poned their appeal again, and the New York, the Daniel H. Lownscompany has no idea when a Coast strike. All this because of but for the time being they will ting this beach can now invest dale. be going out of this port—and his time profitably by browsing the Taft-Hartley Act. Sign-ons we took care of were final ruling will be made. We can't say we don't like hav­ around our new "" library. We _ the Steel Traveler and Robin The issue is still a live one, Fortunately, we got aroimd the ing them. hope to see the number of Wentley. In-transit ships, usually however, and the company is ban on the Hiring Hall, but that volumes increase as time goes on. optimistic. was not through any help of the It was with deep regret that a steady source of replacement The fact that Headquarters is Other maneuvers in Washing­ law writers. They wanted to we learned of the death of the calls, were also few this week. interested in a welfare plan has Chief Engineer of the Bull Line's Maybe, this will break the ton that are of great concern to end that too. caused some comment among the We've managed to keep out of 88 Mae. He was one swell guy. gloom in these parts. We've the SIU, and are being given just members. From what has been heard that the West Coast is a as much a run-around as the the line of fire of some of the He lived up to the union rules said on the subject, it appears Bernstein appeal, are the tactics more deadlier blows of the law, and he understood the aims and permitman's paradise. More jobs that the boys are highly in favor being employed in the Senate but not through any help from a problems of unions. than men, says Frenchy Michelet, of the project undertaken, at Labor Committee to rewrite the supposedly pro-labor Congress." the San Francisco Agent. He was buried at sea, which Headquarters. All hands are new labor bill into a close re­ Just because a guy has man­ Well, it's a long and expensive semblance to the old Taft-Hart­ aged to avoid being killed by a is the way he wanted it. All mighty curious about the possi­ trip, but maybe it wouldn't be ley Act. run-away horse is no reason why hands on the Mae have always bilities the Union's survey may a bad bet for a permitman to Every Senator has his own pet the animal shouldn't be roped hgd a good word for the Chief. reveal. grab a bus to the West Coast. amendment, warmed over from and tied. And I guess, it goes without After all, the cost of a bus trip the T-H Act, which he feels It looks like the politicians There are very few guys of his saying that another item of in­ is no more than the expense of should be carried over to the who were sent in to do a corral- caliber around these days. 'The terest to men on the 8an Juan living here for a couple of new law. While they haggle and ing job have forgotten their boys here in Baltimore and those beach is the shoregang available weeks. hamstring, \4e Taft-Hartley Act duty. Like all politicians they're on the Mae know that a good here. These jobs always help out. Out there assurances are good goes on its merry way. guy has crossed the -bar. looking out for themselves. New York Echoes Frisco Pleas—Go West �Friday. March 4, 1949 YOUR MOVE, BROTHER THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire Welfare. Funds Must Satisfy Many Laws, Be Carefully Planned ministered by a three-man board The Conference Board points on which sit representatives of out that a pension plan should the United Mine Workers, the be checked with the Treasury employers and the general pub­ Department's Commissioner of lic. Internal Revenue, but this is a The board has authority to warning to employers rather determine the best Way to in­ than unions. vest surplus funds within the MORE TO COME limits of the law governing "ir­ How much the Seafarers In­ revocable trusts." ternational Union has - to con­ The. new plan covering the cern itself with these questions members of the International and others like it in planning a Longshoremen's Association is welfare program depends on administered by three represen­ what benefits the Union demands tatives of the union and three and upon the laws of the state of the employers, with provision in which the SIU's plan is for a seventh man to serve as a drafted. neutral member if it becomes de­ In a subsequent article the Checker enthusiasts in the New York Hall got a'Chance to sirable. laws governing union welfare perform some slick maneuvers recently in a tournament held To create and maintain the plans will be explored at great­ in the recreation' room. Photo above was taken shortly after welfare fund, the employers pay er length. Also to be explored contests got under way. 2V2 cents per man-hour worked. are the kinds of securities in The board has the right to re­ which welfare trusts can invest. duce the benefit payments if the In general, welfare plans have fund becomes insufficient t^ war­ been found to have a stabilizing rant paying the full amounts. effect on both unions and com­ panies. Most of the arguments COMMON PRACTICE A more common way to build which employers have voiced up a welfare fund is to have against them have proved base­ Laughlin readily admitted the the employer contribute—but not less. There is no reason to be­ When permitman Frank X. Mc­ deed. His new papers were taken deduct from employees' pay—a lieve that things would be any Laughlin went before the Coast away from him forthwith, and percentage of his payroll, per­ different in the maritime in­ Guard last December 17th, he he was ordered to report four haps two percent or three per­ dustry. 'was a guilty man. He admitted Employers have maintained days later for a preliminary cent. it. Guilty of misconduct—guilty that such plans were too ex­ hearing. The practice of having both of having altered a medical re­ pensive for success, but this has At that time his original Wip­ employer and union represented port eight months before in New not proved correct. er's certificate was returned, but on the administrative board is Orleans. In finding him guilty. They have insisted that wel­ he was told that sometime in the quite common, and in large in­ Examiner Charles E. Wythe was fare plans would make the em­ future he would be brought to dustries public representatives only carrying out the technical ployees lazy and inefficient, be­ trial. are often called in. Welfare dut^' of a minor government of­ cause life would become too Subsequently he shipped on plans have reached a stage where ficial. easy. Things have not turned out the SS Howard A. Kelley and they follow one or another of But one wonders if Mr. Wythe then on the SS Sf. Augustine several fairly well-defined forms. that way. did exceed his full duty when Victory—and it was on this ship Once an administrative board A member in good standing he filed veteran McLaughlin's in San Pedro, on December 16, and the mechanics of collecting of a union with a welfare plan appeal, took his seamen's papers 1948, that the Coast Guard came contributions from the employer knows that his union has in­ indefinitely, and left him—dis­ aboard and ordered him to ap-- have been set up, there comes creased his economic security abled—without a means of livilipear the next day for trial. the question of what to do with and, if anything,' he becomes a hood, or a way to support his more effective worker in his own The Chief Engineer of the the money. dependent mother? and his union's interest. ship promptly wrote out the In the plan won by the ILA Did the punishment fit the following recommendation on on the East Coast last autumn, crime? In China "breaking a FRANK X. MCLAUGHLIN company stationery; it is believed that the money man's rice bowl" is considered paid in this year will just about the most serious of punishments. complaint—McLaughlin knew his "To Whom It May Concern: "This is to certify that Frank balance the claims against it. When Mr. Wythe broke Bro­ job. The only chance for a sui'plus ther McLaughlin's rice bowl, he Twice he . applied for indorse­ X. McLaughlin has worked for not only meted out a terrible and ments covering the jobs he was me in the.capacity of Wiper to develop would be through lasting punishment for him and successfully holding, and-Was re­ on the above named ship dur­ refunds on life insurance poli­ By WILLIAM McKAY his mother, but he undid a long fused only because his eyes were ing the period from Septem­ cies. Accordingly, there is* no ber 4, 1948 to October 5, 1948, necessity at present for the ILA TACOMA — Except for han­ process of successful rehabilita­ not perfect. tion for a disabled veteran—and Then on the 23rd of April, and from November 30, 1948 to worry about the problem of dling the crew of the' Winthrop investing the money safely to Mai-vin and the payoff of the one in which the Union had last year, he took the written ex­ to present date. "During this time I have obtain additional income. That Governor Dixon, which has been played no small part. aminations for Electrician, Deck problem may come later when sold to another company, this found him punctual, willing Engineer, Oiler,- and FiremanSIU HELPS and of sober deportment, also , the surplus accumulates. port has been veiy quiet. In line with its policy of giv­ Watertender .in IVew Orleans, his work has been satisfactory, The payoff of the Dixon was a TAX FREE ing preference to ex-service men, and passed them all satisfactor­ in every respect. simple task to handle as only However, many union welfare the Union issued permit number ily. "Respectfulljr, eight men of the crew were SIU. funds do accumulate surpluses, Certificates for these ratings 5797 to McLaughlin, February "(signed) Roland W. Kohse The ship was one of those and it is necessary to decide were written out on the spot 25, 1947, and he shipped out as "Chief Engineer crewed up in b hurry after the what to do with the extra money and handed to him. Then he was Wiper. "SS St. Augustine Victory" West Coast strike, and all sorts which eventually can be used to told to take his physical exam­ It was a long step back on the This is the stoi-y- Now what? finance additional benefits. Fre­ of characters were signed on road to independence and use­ ination— the bugaboo that had How is this man to make a quently this money is invested when we didn't have enough fulness for this man who had stalked him so long. men to go around. •been discharged from the Army After the usual examination, living? Because of his disability, in Government bonds. in October, 1945, with 30 per­ the doctor circled the word "in­ it will be very difficult for him There are state and federal During the Dixon's trip the cent disability—a man who had competent" with a lead-pencil, to enter another line of work. laws governing trusts to be com­ crew tried to put- some union been wounded twice, and had and told him to take the report The Union had done what it plied with, and tax require­ spirit into the rest of the crew, could to help a determined vet­ ments to be met or properly but they tell me that it was a gone through five campaigns in back to the issuing official. complete waste of time. Some of eran who refused to remain a avoided. Europe, including the Normandy McLaughlin was desperate. His the crewmembers were from On taxes, the employer ac­ burden to the Government, and goal was so near. Advancement, Invasion. other unions and some did not tually get quite a break. Any­ wanted to make his own way. steady employment, and more Taking this job also meant know what a union was. thing he contributes to health, TERRISLE JUDGMENT take-home money for himself that McLaughlin had forfeited Every morning I scan the har­ accident or similar benefits is Now the Coast Guard has ren­ and his mother, whom he had his right to his disability pension bor for the sight of an SIU ship deductible as an ordinary busi­ dered a judgment. His original been supporting since joining of forty-one dollars a month. If he could support himself, he the Army—a well and "compe­ Wiper's license (which is not de­ ness expense, the National In­ that might have become lost in wanted no payment for having tent" man—in 1942 were almost pendent upon physical examina­ dustrial Conference Board points the fog and wandered into Ta­ coma harbor, but what do I see: done his duty during wartime. in his grasp. He walked out. tion) is being taken from him. out. ships flying the flags of every ' Conscientious and ambitious, On a quick impulse, he erased If the man were a performer, A welfare fund that is selfcountry except this one. When a insured must be set up, so that McLaughlin worked for advance­ the circle around the word "in­ weed-hound or pilferer, whose U.S. flag ship does come into it is not taxed as an insurance ment. He studied for higher rat­ competent" and circled the word depredations had threatened the this port the longshoremen wqrk company. In general, any one welfare of others, the Union ings. Soon he was shipping as "competent." like dbmons loading or unload­ starting a pension or profit-shar­ would support strong corrective He presented the altered med­ Fireman or as Oiler. ing her Jn hope that they may ing plan is up against federal measures. The Commissioners were glad ical report at the desk. The offi­ see her again soon. tax laws at every step, but in But it is hard to understand cial frowned. He had already to sign him on in these ratings with only a Wiper's certificate, gotten another report from the how a single mistake, committed the end the employer can dodge According to the regulars when men were short. Commis­ doctor's office. He accused Mc­ on the spur of the moment, as being taxed on his- contributions. around this port, the presence of sioners thus accepted him in Laughlin of. having falsified the was McLaughlin's, can be deem­ However, a retired worker re­ three American ships in port at ed sufficient cause for such dras­ ceiving a pension has to pay a one time is almost occasion New York, New Orleans and report. enough to declare a holiday. tax on his retirement pay. Baltimore. And there was no Crestfallen and penitent, Mc­ tic punishment. One of the basic factors of all welfare plans is financing. Fin­ ancing must come before a sin­ gle benefit is paid, regardless of the kind of benefit or benefits desired. Naturally the amount of money required is determined by ac­ tuarial expectahcy of the num­ ber of claims to be made and the actual amount per^claim. But, Once these problems are solved, come the problems of how to collect the money and how to administer it. In previous articles we have seen how some other unions have solved these problems. In the bituminous coal fields, the employers pay 20 cents a ton into the fund which is ad- A Question To The Coast Guard: Did The Punishment Fit The Crime? US Ships A Rare Sight In Tacoma �Psge Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 4, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES ilMD NEWS Edward Buckley, Pastry Architect, Builds Sweets And Goodwill On Ship The Rules Don't Mean Nuthin'' To Old Blackie Seafarer Edward R. (Buck) Buckley is convinced that the way to a ^Submitted by a crewmemseaman's heart is through his stomach. In his 21 years in the Stewards De­ ber of the SS Nathaniel partment, Buck asserts he's never been called a bellyrobber. Buck doesn't Palmer.) consider this phenomenon We. were attending a Union' "*'1 Broiheri Buckley posee with meeting at the Savannah Hall. It any accident, either. o' file products of his cul- : When it comes to feeding his shipmates, Brother Buckley feels it's that little bit of extra effort that makes the difference be­ tween a well-fed,' happy crew and a disgruntled one. SWEET STUFF Since joining the SIU in 1939, Ed Buckley has put in most of his time as a Baker-Pastry Chef on the passenger ships. That's the job at which he gets the chance to do the most good. It is said his confections would soothe the sweet-tooth of any seaman. Just ask any lad with a passion for pastry who has sailed with Buck. Like most first-class bakers, Ed has a bit of the artist in him and it's on big passenger ships like the Del Norte on which he gets the opportunity to prove his talent for design. From luscious­ ly frosted Valentines to massive skyscrapers of cake, it's all in the day's work for Brother Buck­ ley. LEATHER PUSHER ' ^ . inary efforts. Crewmembers of Norte, his ship at the time, claim that Brother Buckley was being modest here, he can produce skyscrapers in pastry, if put to the task. Apropos of St. Valentine's day he settles for a festooned h^art-shaped cake. ^inai . We now have to get him a per­ mit. He'll makfe a good SIU map. Blackie has plenty of members who will sign for him. P. S. We caught the Captain talking to Blackie .from the was warm that night, so the front door was ajar. Blackie bridge yesterday. Blackie is a came to the door, pushed it open very popular dog. and walked in. The man at the door asked him for his book Blackie looked at him, but did not stop. He went over to a chair, jumped up in it and sat down. He stayed for the meet­ ing. After the meeting Blackie followe4 some of the Brothers to a ginmill for a bottle of beer. Seafarers aboard Robin Line When the boys left for the ship they called a cab. Blackie piled vessels touching South African in and went to the ship, where ports are being urged to forego fresh milk because lack of pas­ he made himself at home. We sailed the next day. The teurization plus the prevalence Captain found Blackie on board. of tuberculosis among the dairy He said Blackie would have to herds supplying milk to the port leave the ship at the next port. cities. A clipping from the Capetown The deck delegate stood up for Blackie. Blackie-has done noth­ Argus, forwarded to the LOG by ing to be fired for, and the Cap­ the Steward of a Robin Line tain refused to pay him off, so it ship, reported the unhealthy looks like Blackie will have to state of the South African dairy lerds. stay. The newspaper account re­ ported that dairy men do not want to go to the trouble or the expense of installing the pasleurizing equipment necessary to render milk fit to drink. The clipping also reported that "there s not one herd of cattle supplyng milk for Capetown dairies were in Penang. Brother Aqua- that is entirely free of tuber­ tania joined the SIU in August, culosis." 1947, and held permit No. 9388. The Steward who supplied the He is survived by a sister, G. clipping noted that conditions Aquitania of Manila, Philippine were worse on the East Coast Islands. of Afi'ica. South African Milk Impure, Men Warned 2^iApatcLeA Buck's start in life was any­ thing but delicate. In 1925 he Austin H. Jackson, covery of Brother Meyers body took a crack at amateur fisticuffs 20,Seafarer disappeared overboard from was reported to the LOG by in his native New Orleans. Ed the SS Trinity on January 29 Ship's Delegate Olin Bourne. stayed right in there and flailed while the ship was in the Arab­ away with the best of the Ninth ian^ Sea enroute to Ras Tanura. Meyers held Boo*k No. 28206 and had been a member of the ward's simon pures. His peepers His body was not recovered. weren't too strong, however, and When. Jackson's disappearance SIU since 1943. He sailed in the he hung up the gloves rather was discovered, a search was engine department. According to than run the risk of a perman­ made of the area traveled by the Union records his next of kin CIRCLING THE CIRCLE CLUB BAR is his father Jacob Meyers. ent eye injury. ship, but without reward. Following his dip in the pugi­ On the return from Ras Tan­ listic pool, Buckley took to the ura the ship was halted at the Word has been received of the road in conventional "king of spot where Jackson was believed death of , William Soule, 45, in the road" style — he rode the lost and a memorial service held. the San Francisco Marine Hos­ rails as a hobo. An ankle in- In tribute a cross and wreath pital on February 16. Brother Soule held Permit No. 7401 and jury put the skids to his travels. were cast upon the sea. As a contribution to Jackson's sailed in the Stewards depart­ SAW CHANGES next of kin, his sister, Mrs. Mar- ment. He had been a member of In 1928, Buck went to sea.' S^ret Dorsey of Tampa, Florida, the SIU since 1947. Union rec­ Eleven years later he made what collected from the offi- ords list his next of kin as his father, George Soule of Plymphe ^regards as the one of the unlicensed crew. "smartest moves of my life," — Jackson was Oiler on the ton, Mass. Brother' Soule was he joined the SIU. He can't for- Trinity at the time of his death, buried by the Union. get the old days when he sailed had been a member of the S" 4> 4" for $35 per month. Buck thinks since August, 1948, when he Seafarer George Davis, 55, died it's the duty of Union oldtimers transferred from the SUP. He in San Francisco on February 16, according to a report received to impress the newer men with held Book No. 34771. from the San Francisco Agent. the changes Unionism has 4 4 ft wrought in seafaring. The body of 58-year-old Sea- Davis had been a member of m,- . u-Tx .11. ^^rer Charles D. Meyers was the SIU since 1947 and sailed There's a possibility that ^ as AB. Surviving him is his mo­ Gathered at the Club with their host William Bright well Buck's young SOP may follow his P»rt Elisabeth, Union of ther, Mary Davis of New York (extreme right) are. left to right—Edna, barkeep; Johnny to the sea. Not as a Baker, j « City. He held Book No. -102295. Hayes and his wife; Bobbie, barmaid; Malcolm Cross, SIU however R'Sht now the lad is disappeared ovi the He was buried by the Union. member, and Mrs. Brightwell. tinkering with Diesel engines. side of the Robin Sherwood on it t Brother Buckley was married 'January 16, while the ship was Jose Aquatania, 2nd Cook on Enterprising Seafarers Walter at the Grill. The Club and Grill, on Sept. 1, 1931, after a court- [ anchored at the roadstead in that the Steel Maker succumbed to Brightwell and Jack Kelly are both popular places for Sea­ ship that began while he was port. a heart attack in Penang, Mal­ farers in the area; are located doing a shoreside stint in a New Burial was in Port Elizabeth aya, on February 12. Brother satisfying customers with food at 2327 Church Street. Brother Orleans bakery. He v^s all at and was handled by the Sea- Aquatania was ashore when and drink at the Circle Club and Brightwell has served as an of­ sea over a gal who was working men's Mission in that port, stricken and died while enroute Circle Grill in Galveston, Texas. ficial of the SIU and sails as in the same shop. It's rumored j Crewmembers of the Sherwood to the General Hospital. He was Brother Brightwell operates the Bosun; Kelly, in putting up the that until they were married donated $100 to the Mission to 49 years old at the time of his Club, where fine liquors fiow, dinners, draws heavily on his Buck was putting apples in all purchase a wreath and a grave death. and next door Brother Kelly experience as a Steward aboard. stone. The report on the re- Funeral services and burial sets up the beer and dinners SIU ships. the peach pies. • �as Fnday, March 4. 1949 THE SEAFARERS EOG Page Seven >- • Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings cepted unanimously. Deck dele­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. gate Scott, engine delegate Welch Feb. 16—R. Aram|, Chairman; and stewards delegate Lowry re­ Mclntyre, Secretary. Minutes "of ported on status of their respec­ - previous, meeting read and ac­ tive departments. .Ship's dele­ cepted. Delegates gave .their re­ gate stressed that 'no gasports. Motion carried that black hounds were allowed aboard gang iron out their time off ship. Those who want to get • among themselves. Deck and ste­ gassed up land not turn to were wards departments are satisfied warned to stay off the Noonday. with this method. Messman re^ -• Motion by Dickenson that last quested all hands to return cups standby clean up pantry and and glasses to messroom. All messhall was carried. Discussion men urged to exercise care in on purchase of washing machine handling of washing machine for crew's use. One minute of after it has been repaired. Crew­ men were asked to donate money meeting. One minute of silence silence in memory of all Brothers in any amount to help defray for Brothers lost at sea. Account­ lost at sea. icost of movies shown aboard for ing of money in ship's fund was XXX WILIAM CARRUTH. Feb. 13 crew. It was -pointed out that made at meeting. —^Tex Berry. Chairman; A1 Defilms cost about $40 a trip; bills TE<e /^ONThlS OF "DlSCiJS&lON AT SHIP X Forest, Secretary. Two crewand receipts for money spent SANFORD%B. t, "vXMD 6HO/5ESIPE MEETINGS.AAIDTHRU DOLE. Dec. 12— for this purpose are posted on K. Foster. Chairman; J. MegilL membei's, delegated the task, ex­ -THE LOS, \/0Tit4(90NlH£. the bulletin board for all hands Secretary. Previous meeting's plained why they had not been -n^AHSpORTATlOAr KE1%REN1>UM BBSAN to inspect at any^ time. Sug­ minutes accepted. Check to be able to exchange the ship's li­ -THIS WEEK - AMP WILLQCMTIMUE "THRU gested that all men turn books made to to see what repairs have brary. Delegates reported no /APPIL 30, NOW IS THE TIME TO SfATt WR over to department delegates up­ been made. Lyons elected Ship's beefs in their departments. Dele­ POSITION POSITIVELY. WHAT you SAY/N on arrival in New York for pay­ Delegate by acclamation. Captain gate Gene Hallaway thanked THE VOTIHG BOOTHS WILL THE RULE OF crewmembers for the gift of off; asked for copy of minutes of THE UNION SO flowers and candy sent to his its; meetings held on last trip. Mo­ MEREDITH VICTORY. Feb. 2 tion carried that no copies of wife who is hospitalized. He L. O. Sipe. Chairman; James meetings are to be given to any­ also i-eported that effort is being Miller. Secretary. Delegates re­ one without orders from the made to straighten out the Mate, ported the number of books and crew. Steward is to see what who has made unusual interpre­ permits in their departments. can be done about getting milk tations of the overtime section of Motion by Electrician that ship's here (Aruba). It appears that the agreement. Suggestion made delegate see Captain to have there is a man in the crew who that educational literature be dis­ fresh water tank repaired. Sug­ is cai'rying stories to the Captain. tributed to men and read. One By HANK gestion made that Steward stock Discussion was held on -what minute of silence for Brothers more lemons. Motion carried to measures would be adopted if lost at sea. One of the rarest hats we've ever seen on any Brother splicing have a new chairman at each this man is caught. One minute his time on the New York beach is the western fedora on Rocky meeting so as to give everyone of silence for Brothers lost at Milton's head. Say, Rocky, is that an eight-gallon or ten-gallon experience in conducting a meet­ sea. hat? ... Brother Spurgeon Woodruff, with his mustache, dropped ing. One minute of silence ob­ into the Hall off the Twin Falls Victory out of the West Coast— % % X served for Brothers lost at sea. EMILIA. Jan. 16 — H. Y. to pick up some LOGS and literature. Brother Woodruff, who Swarijus. Chairman; Jesus Hern­ homesteads on the Pacific side of SIU shipping, says the Brothers andez. Secretary. Department should turn to for some of that good shipping from our SIU West delegates made reports. All full Coast halls... Charles Watson, the Electrician, has an airplane books in deck gang. Motion by SEATRAir? NEW ORLEANS. pilot's license. Ask him his story about flying a plane down in Brother Young to have new Feb. 12—William Lamb. Chair­ South Africa ... John Jellette, who has practically an old-fashioned refrigerator installed in crew's man; Edward Kuhar. Secretary. mustache (in our opinion) says that oldtimer Steward Joe Miller mess. Under Education, Brother Delegates reports accepted. Mo­ sailed down to Baltimore to ship. Castro explained certain provi­ tion carried to see that all X X % screens and fans are qttended to XXX ROBIN SHERWOOD. Feb. 3— sions of the Union agreement Ind he^urged allhan'ds'to IWe up Woodrow Woodill just came in from a trip on the Robin Fred Miller. Chairman;' Gerald tion carried to have clean water Sinkes. Secretary. Letters to ] to the terms of the contract. He aboard for bathing. Motion .car­ Mowbray. It was a small world in Port Elizabeth. South Africa, Headquarters read concerning also explained what men are en­ ried to have Agent come aboard when he suddenly bumped into his brother. Warren, on the titled to when there death of one of the shipmates.iT. xi. is «a delay to inspect the living quarters, the Robin Locksley... Is Bosun Tommy Tucker still aboard the crew to make a list of requested Delegates reported an average |^tld thf SLh^s to^oopSSe Alcoa Mooring Hitch? ... Frank Ryan just grabbed a ship... 35 hours in disputed overtime in ?f _ „ repairs in the meantime. Qobbs in keeping sanitary facilities as While Joseph Roger Lafrance is collecting his mail, his ship­ each department. Motion carclean as possible. ' One minute resigned as* ship's delegate and ried to draw up report for Head-1 .. . , . , Procell elected in his place. One mate, Francis Murray grabbed a tanker last week. Those , of silence quarters on *1, three men ,„v,.v who „ , m-memory of departed minute of silence for Brothers tankers sure come in handy... Brother John Crowley admits missed ship in Durban. Good lost at sea. that it sure lopks like he'll be around for another month... and Welfare: Discussion on per­ XXX Seafarer W. B. Chandler writes he was on the SS Caleb forming and bad conduct of JAMES JACKSON. Feb. 6— Strong and then had to be hospitalized. With a few other crewmembers. F. Buhl. Chairman; J. Gillis. Sec­ SIU Brothers he's now drydocked for a few weeks at the XXX retary. Delegates reported num­ GOVERNOR HOUSTON. Jan. ber of bookmembers and permits Veterans Hospital down in Coral Gables. Florida. Smooth 31—R. C. Morriiselte. Chairman; in their departments. Motion by recovery to you. Brother Chandler. D. R. Leary. Secretary. Dele­ Burnsline. canned, that future gates to see Captain about neces­ meetings be held on Sundays at sity of bond for Butch, the dog 6 PM so that engine delegate Other Seafarers in town right now are: Stephen Paris, Timothy mascot brought aboard in Nor­ will be able to attend. Request McCarthy, Albert Buck, Charles Oglesby, Anthony Maselek, Arthur folk. Suggestion made that made that' water be conserved to Logan, Kenneth Hogan, Jesse Sweet, Clyde Mackey, John Adams, * crewmembers wear at least a T prevent rationing. Several mem­ Louis Alaimo, J. P. Thrasher, Milton Cox, Benjamin Woznicki and shirt in the messroom. Vote of nTPFrxon Foh R bers expressed appreciation for his shipmate, Samuel Hudgins (with his mustache) . . . Harry thanks for fine job done by Ste- „ the excellent food provided _ by "Happy" Harper writes from Maracaibo, .South America that he's wai-ds Department. One minute Chairman; Jack the Chief Cook. One minute of of silence for Brothers lost at Martin. Secretary. Delegates re- silence observed for Brothers lost aboard the Alcoa Polaris on the bauxite run .., The weekly LOG ggg ' ported no beefs. New Business: will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers: Delegates instructed to make up at sea. John Gribble of Alabama, James Rowan of New York, E. L. repair lists. Motion carried to Pritchard of California, Charley Oyler of West Virginia, James catch a few big rats as evidence Fuller of California, Julius •Parks of Tennessee, W. B. Kavitt of that ship is in need of fumiga­ Louisiana, R. Peel of Louisiana. tion. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestion made that coffee for the XXX NEW LONDON. Jan. 23—R. J. watch should not be touched by „ Thanks to Dennis Saunders, the Brooklyn Kid. anchored XXX Murphy. Chairman; A. G. Es- anyone but the men on watch. If STEEL DIRECTOR. Nov. 19— down in Ihe Mardi Gras porl of New Orleans, who told us peneda. Secretary. Motion car­ anyone takes coffee, that person F. Goarin. Chairman: J. Martin. that the Alcoa Knot ships are laid up. However we still want ried to straighten out repair list. is to make a new batch. Sug­ Secretary. .Engine delegate re­ to know if these Alcoa ships—the Ranger, Snakehead, Hawser Reports of department delegates gestion made that at payoff dele­ ported on painting beef in engine Eye and the Pegasus—are still hitting Port of Spain, Trinidad accepted. Motions carried: That gates should meet with Patrol­ room. Engineer reported as not and are picking up those bundles of LOGS mailed weekly crew's quarters and galleys be man in one i-oom apart from allowing Wipers to use spraygun painted; that more fresh milk be crew to settle beefs and avoid despite fact men have experience for these ships in care of the Alcoa office down there?... If any of you sailors have a few loose coins, then see that salty ordered for the trip. With, re­ confusion of messhall, where with the tool. Motion carried movie "Down to the Sea In Ships." This movie about those everyone tries to talk at once. gard to deck department's southat a man from each depart­ blubber sailors, the whalers, is supposed to be so good that it One minute of silence for Broth­ geeing of engine and stewards ment contact representative in may make you guys feel at sea again... Brothers, keep your passageways, it was moved ^and ers lost at sea. Honolulu and straighten beef. If ships clean and happy. Hold those meetings often. Every man carried that each department put no satisfaction received there a XXX NOONDAY. Dec. 26—CoUiday. wire is to be sent to Headquar­ protects himself and the SIU by doing his job according to down overtime until the matter the agreement. There's only on® way in having a good tripis settled. Motion carried to ex­ Chairman: R. Lowry. Secretary. ters asking for clarification on cuse man on look out watch from Reading of previous minutes; ac­ painting, in all three, departments. it's the 3IU way. Okay, fellas, coffee-time. 86 SORE YOU Verm I CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 4. 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Member Presents Points For Study German Newswriter Learns Of SIU From Arizpa Crew In Formulating Union Welfare Plan To the\Editor: September here in Hamburg when the Arizpa docked with quiring all contracted shipowners tration. Insurance companies As a reader of the SEA­ three British survivors. To the Editor: to earmark money for the pur­ might make too many rulings FARERS LOG, which I receive At that time I was working It being open season on health pose. The money could be held in favor of the shipowners, since from your Union every week, I for the United Press. I was able and welfare funds, I got me a in escrow by each employer un­ there is an identity of interest would like to wish all members to^ get in contact with Luis hunting license and am set to til called for, or it could be between them. of your Union a successful 1949. Ramirez, a member of your shoot. turned over to persons, desig­ I hope these remarks have As a German and one who was Union who was aboard the To begin with, the woods are nated to administer the plan some-merit and will help in for­ completely uninformed about Arizpa. Luis and I became full of smart salesmen trying to when the machinery is set in warding the Union's cause. union matters up until Septem­ great pals and it was he who sell insurance to unions, espe­ motion. However, one genera John Cole ber 1948, it has long been my made it possible for me to re­ cially types that cost the most fund rather than several smaller (Ed. note: Brother Cole's wish to write to you and tell ceive your pdper. and provide the least. Accord­ ones would best answer the needs remarks constitute a real con­ you that I got my first glimpse ingly, our first move should be of Seafarers, in the opinion of GOOl^'EXAMPLE tribution to the SIU's re­ of American union work from to ask a union with a tested the -writer. Considering the state of Ger­ your organization. welfare plan to recommend an Inasmuch as a seaman can be search into welfare fimds. The As a German journalist, and man unions and the'fact that no actuarial surveys he suggests actuarial expert familiar with signed on by several different one of the youngest, I had my real German sailors' union exists, union welfare funds and, if pos­ companies in the course of a were in progress before his first experience with the SIU last I can say that the democratic letter was received.) sible, with the problems peculiar single year, his benefits should way your union is handled to seamen. be allowed to continue uninter­ makes it a good example of the Detailed tax and actuarial re­ ruptedly and at an unvarying -AND WITHOUT OVERTIME, TOO framework on which a German quirements must be met and in­ rate despite his frequent changes union could be established. tegration with provisions of of employer. The pity is that German trade state and federal social security union bosses' want a hand in INDUSTRY-WIDE laws must be considered. Other everything, forgetting that their factors include age distribution, Once the kind of plan to be first responsibility is to work in mortality rates, average income used has been decided upon, a behalf of their memberships' of seamen, and the cost of ad­ date should be scheduled for welfare in regard to working ministering a plan should be claims against the fund to be conditions. come collectable. This would be considered. I know that the present situa­ to allow the fund to grow to a tion in Germany makes it very NEED ACTUARY point where it could meet all hard for the union people, and Research, for example, on the forseeable circumstances. really wish some of our big incidence rate of certain diseases I cannot stress too strongly the shots would look into your or­ among seamen would be neces­ importance of having the plan ganization and get the idea of sary. I am told that, for instance, uniform on an industry-wide what it means to handle a union tuberculosis is highly prevalent. basis. When all share equally, based on democratic principles. The insurance companies may all work- in harmony toward a I am not going to bother you have these figures already. If common end. The SIU structur­ with the troubles of German not, they will have to be com- ally and economically is pre­ unions, but as an eager reader t)iled. Only a crack man should pared for an industry-wide arof your paper, I have long had be hired to do this job, because rangerhent. Moreover, the SIU it in mk'id to write to you. large sums of money inevitably is a well-knit organization gear­ If any of your Union members will be involved. ed to move smoothly into any dock in Hamburg and do not A health and welfare clause program whether one of bed­ SIU member Tom Connors demonstrates the work tech­ know what to do, or want a good certainly should be written into rock thinking or streamlined ac­ nique that brings a rosy glow to the stony heuts of Cities look through Hamburg, tell thern all future SIU agreements re- tion. Service officials. The "loyal employee" act was photographed to look me up and when my I doubt that any plan can by, Gene Ceccato aboard the Logans Fort^ a Cities Service ship. ^time permits I will only be too start to function before the glad to help them out. rniddle of 1950, since I do not CLUB IDEA believe the minimum monetary requirements could be amassed On the other hand, I have sev­ doings of the Union and my eral friends with whom I have before then, or- perhaps later. To the Editor: Brothers. I have been experimenting talked about your Union. They with some figures calculating I am writing this letter from are willing to help me out in Thank you very much for at­ To the Editor: the possible < yield from three an Army camp. I was a full tending to this for me. establishing a small club for your members so they could always While waiting for the shipping percent of the payroll, and the jook member of the SIU when Robert Rusnak find a swell place to go while in season to open out here on the possible yield from five cents a [ retired my book after the war Fort Knox. Ky. Hamburg. Lakes, I am managing a book­ man hour worked. An alternative to go back home. I thought I As I am able to furnish a club store. I can».^still go to sea in might be so much a ton of cargo would not have to serve in the Beira Baseballers room and ^he facilities of a real the bookstore, if you know what carried. No matter how we do Army after sailing through the home for the days of their stay I mean. I can dream, can't I? it, however, we would have to war. in Hafnburg, it would mean I picked up an old copy of agree on a minimum amount to But after I was home for about much for several of your Union Salute magazine and found the be collected before claims of any a year, the Army decided that I — the same as hundreds of members and would not just enclosed cartoons. Perhaps some kind cdh be allowed. be a stop in the harbor area, of them can be used in the com­ There is even the possibility other seamen — hadn't done which is generally the case for ing issues of . the LOG." Also a that in the beginning Seafarers enough during the war and might make a small monthly should spend 21 months in train­ so many Seafarers. reprint of the article, too. In regard to Brother Ramirez contribution of their own to get ing as a soldier. When I mentioned this idea to. several of your members they all and his article on tattoos, and the program under way. But get­ LAUGHED AT DISCHARGE said they liked it, so I thought to any more of the Brothers who ting off the hook of this kind of I can see now that we weren't I would tell you this and ask may also be interested in the "joint" plan would be difficult given any privilege or special your advice on the ifiatter. subject, I can supply them with once a precedent had been set. consideration by the draft boards Please tell Luis Ramirez and . the latest bibliography on tattoo­ The only kind of "joint" partici­ for our yrartime service. My Walter Pestridge, and all the ing. I have often tried to find pation to which I think we draft board just laughed when other members, that I wish them books on the history of tattooing should consent is in administra­ they were shown the continuous a very good year. and have now run across the tion. service discharge we received Hans HUl latest one that I know of. It is from the Maritime Commission. CAN EXPANDHamburg, Germany Tattoo by Perry, .published in It might be wise to'limit the Now all of us have to train in 1933. It is poorly written, but fund at first simply to death and tfncle Sam's army for 21 months. has the facts and that is what disability benefits. Then as the The SEAFARERS LOG is still counts when facts are wanted. fund grows we can expand its being sent to my home but I I agree with Brother Ramirez coverage. Later on we might would like to have it sent to me If you don't find linep that the pirates only were in­ add pensions, hospital allow­ addressed as follows: when you go aboard your steward Pat Murphy, behind terested on the financial out­ ances for seamen's families and Ret. Robert Rusnak, U. S. ship, notify the Hall at once. the bat. and Ed Albinski come involved in being tattooed so on. 52033105, Co. B., 36 Arm'd Inf. A telegram from Le Havre or handle a few warm up pitches arid not the art end of it. At any rate, the fund should B'n., CCB 3rd Arm. Div., Fort Singapore won't do you any before the honor of the Robin John A. Bruno be self-insured by the Union, Knox, Ky. good. It's your bed and you (Ed. Note: Thanks for the as far as possible, I feel, so that I would like very much to con­ Trent cr6w goes to test. The have to lie in it. pictures. We'll try to re-print it can be subject to a proper tinue receiving the Union paper SIU crew engaged local teams one in a forthcoming issue.) ^ grievance procedure and arbi­ so that I can keep up with the at the Beira Sports Club. Praises Tattoo Article In Log, Recommends Book War Record Just Passport To Army ATTENTIOM! �Friday. Mcurch 4, 1949 Finds SS Cr^ap Offers Lesson In Ship Harmony To Ihe Editor: To those fellows who don't mind a warm trip this summer, the' best ship I can recommend for this purpose is the SS Thomas Cresap, She is fortunate to Have one of the finest and most coopera­ tive Captains that Isthmian has. He proved to be a true sailor and a very good man on and off the ship. Any man who sails under him will be treated well if they treat him the same. The Chief Mate is also tops with the deck force, a square shooter in every sense of the word. So you deck men who come on board remember the names of these two men. Captain Ian R. Scott and Chief Mate Sherman Hailes. SAME HERE In the engine department, the same thing holds true. The Chief Engineer William Hundertmark and First Assistant Johnny Skamarkas, run the black gang with the ease and friendliness you'd find in your own home. All in all, as the present trip of the Cresap -draws to a close, we find that as far as the offi­ cers and crew are concerned, this has been one of the finest voy­ ages any of us has made in a long time. It has run off in true SIU fashion. I am sure that if all bur trips could go as smoothly as this one, we could all sit back with a feel­ ing of satisfaction that a job has been wcH done. Blackie Wagner THE SEAFARERS LOG COASTWISB!'ON THE CARRVTH Page Nine End Tax Deduction From Fay Of Seamen, Davie Crew Asks To the Editor: During a regular meeting held recently aboard this ship, the full crew ,discussed at length the practice put in effect in 1943 of deducting a substantial por­ tion of each seaman's pay, un­ der what is known as the "Withholding Tax Law."'• In 1943 we were informed that the said withholding tax was an emergency war measure design­ ed to permit seamen-citizens to aid financially, as well as physi­ cally, in what was a tremendous war effort, and most seamen wel­ comed the opportunity. HAD STEADY JOBS Formal portrait of the seafaring gentlemen of the SIU who manned the William Carruth, Fuel Transportation Com­ pany vessel, taken by "Pickles. Fireman. Seated in front: Blackie Connors. Ship's Delegate; Gil Hollaway. Second row. seated—Ed Brinson. Jack Greener. Ben Benjamin. Third row. standing—Schmidt. Daponte and 2nd Pumpman. Top row —J. Napolie. Marty and Berraro. During the war years, those merchant seamen that were for­ tunate enough to survive, found themselves with relatively sub­ stantial take-home pay, due to the various bonuses and unlimit­ ed opportunities for overtime work, and because they were employed steadily. Now, however, and for some time past, the merchant sea­ man's take-home pay has dwin- Clean-up time. Under the supervision of Bosim Jack Gre­ ener. left, crewmembers pre­ pare to throw a bit of white paint on the bulkheads. Left to right—Gill Hollaway. deck delegate; Blackie Connors, ship's delegate, and Ed Brin­ son, OS. died, despite many raises in base pay, due to may factors. The withholding tax served the purpose for which it was in­ tended during the war years but, while the reasons for its enact­ ment are no longer in existence, the tax is still in effect and has become very cumbersome. DIFFERENT TODAY Due to the very poor shipping conditions today, very few mer­ chant seamen are able to get more than nine months of ac­ tual paid work annually. 'This is proven by the fact that thous­ ands of merchant seamen receive rebates from the Rev.enue Bur­ eau every year. If the withhold­ ing tax is annulled, the tax loss to the government will be veryslight, and the red tape through which a seaman has to go to get his rebate will be eliminated. We, the crew of the SS Wil­ liam Davie, go on record as re­ questing all members of the Sea­ farers International Union to join in an active and persistent cam­ paign to have this withholding tax, as it applies to merchant seamen, cancelled forthwith. Crew of the SS William Davie Ex-Member Active In Seamen Group At State College t To the Editor: Shipping Qui • I . By W. L. HOWARD . So you're going to take a ship, me lads? Yes, going to take a ship. Where salt air gets in your nostrils, Where you'll sleep in a bunk that tips. Then away, me lads, tis time for going. Hold onto your gear, your duffle bag. Say goodbye to "Rosie, the blonde," We're quite a crew, and that ain't brag. Then away you go, me hearty lads. Let's make this a bully trip. • . We'll rush the galley on our way For this is a bonny ship. Maybe the stew will have onions,. Maybe there'll be good strong soup. We'll sample a little of this and that From the deck to the blpomin' poop. Perhaps we'll make the same port, boys. And visit the same islands, too. And know again the South Sea way, Where the natives have nothing to do. We'll buy a bottle of stinkin' rum, And maybe dance with a prize. Make love to the waterfront ladies. And watch the whites of their eyes. Aye, lads, we'll wait for the payoff. And spend it with a will. Go broke along with Shorty and Slim, And talk it over with Bill. We'll listen to all the scuttlebutt. And hang around the hall. But the sights we'll see, the fun we'll have Will be worth it after all. Ex-Mate, SIU Admirer, Asks Log To the Editor: I am a member of the MM&P and am still active although my seagoing days are apparently over. I never belonged to an un­ licensed seamen's union, having gotten that experience on the Lakes. For this reason I appre­ ciate a union such as the SIU. I always sailed SIU ships and gained the feeling of belonging tO' it as much as the men with whom I worked. McCann Family Thanks Baltimore Seafarers For Sympathy Messages To the Editor: On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the mem­ bership and officials of the Bal­ timore Branch for the generous donations and cards of condol­ ence that were received by me following the recent death of my wife, Helen McCann. P. J. McCann Baltimore. Md. Since shipping has become tighter, I have wanted to write the LOG suggesting a few" angles Hoffman and Harriman might possibly have overlooked. A few dollars may be saved from one hand by shipping in foreign ships, but how about the dollars taken out of the other for unem­ ployment and relief benefits, not to mention the income and cor­ poration taxes lost the govern­ ment by parceling the US ship­ ping out to others? , Now for the favor that really prompted this letter: Previously I secured the LOG weekly at the MM&P Hall, but now that I am working days and going to school at night, I have been unable to do this. As I wish > to keep in contact with shipping I know of no better way than through the pages of the LOG. Therefore, I'm wondering if you could see your way clear to include me on the mailing list. H. W. Wescott (Ed. Note: Your name has been added to the LOG mail­ ing list.) Since retiring my book two years ago I have been attending Michigan State College. Recent­ ly, 30 former merchant seamen met to discuss the possibilities of organizing a Michigan State Mar-' iners Club on the campus. We plan to affiliate with a national group called the Merchant Ma­ rine Veterans of America, Inc. The organization, so far estab­ lished on the Yale, Cornell, and Columbia university campuses, is pressing for the creation of an organized reserve of inactive sea­ men, benefits for sick and in­ jured seamen - veterans of the war, and exemption from the draft of youthful members who served more than 18 months dur­ ing the war emergency period. Our organization is composed of a variety of former merchant searnen, from captain to messmen, all having different union affiliations. I always enjoy reading the in­ teresting stories and the valuable articles contained in the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Up to date the LOG has contained articles and information concerning the pres­ ent draft situation of former merchant seamen. If you are able to supply any additional in­ formation on this subject, J would greatly appreciate it. William Throop Royal Oak. Mich. (Ed. Note: As new develop­ ments come to light on the draft situation, they are im­ mediately published in the LOG. At present legislation to exempt seamen from the draft, is in congressional committed) �I) THE SE4P4REH5 lOG Page Ten Fzidar. March 4. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BOSTON—Chairman, H. Cashman. 40363; Recording Secrelary. J. Sweeney, 1530; Reading Clerh F. B. TUley, 75. Minutes of meetings held in other ports read, accepted and filed. Report of credentials compiittee accepted as read. Agent reported on voting of Cities Ser­ vice ships in the Boston area. He pointed out the difficulties the Union and the NLRB encount­ ered in handling the balloting. Agent urged men to try to get jobs on Cities Service ships to AStC Shipping From Feb. 9 To Feb. 23 f PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savatmah Tampa. Mobile. New Orleans Galveston San Francisco San Juan. GRAND TOTAL REG. DECK REG. ENG. 93 49 127 . 27 16 34 57 i ,97 21 46 17 85 38 82 20 7 23 40 87 29 35 15 584 461 accepted. Reports of committees read and accepted. Motions car­ ried to concur in various routine communications. Agent reported on conditions and happenings in port. New Business: Motion car­ ried that men shipping as Deck Engineer show three years of discharges. Good and' Welfare: Members spoke on the Union's organizational structure and the job of organizing the unor­ ganized. Meeting adjourned with 150 members present. to get an $7.50 per penter's journed present. REG. STWDS. . TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. SHIPPEI ENG. , NO FIGURES AVAILABLE 93 271 83 59 43 130 37 29 78287 80 55 13 60 35 19 18 41 16 6 11 68 14 14 30 127 23 35 129 31^ 91 21 71 22 • 27 24 - 105 • 57 44 18 50 23 14 53 24 7S 26 12 10 28 137 6 43 8 195 90 208 80 34 38 86 309 55 144 45 478 425 1,284 1,523 increase on the present month allowed for car­ tools. Meetings ad­ with 82 members 481 383 1 New Business of other ports read and accepted, except Puerto Rico New Business, which was re­ ferred to Headquarters. Agent reported on progress of Cities Service election. Agent also re­ ported 10 sign-ons and 7 payoffs, with 16 ships in-transit since last meeting. Heavier activity was expected, but 11 ships were held up in the river because of fog. Charges against various Brothers read and i-eferred to a trial conjmittee. Meeting stood one min­ ute in silence for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discus­ sion held on cleaning of Hall after meeting. Meeting ad­ journed with ' 240 members present. cently signed^ by the SIU: the Maine Steamship Company. Agent urged members to write up their overtime correctly as there have been beefs from Patrolmen and companies. Res­ olution on Stewards Delpartment accepted. New Business: Motion carried that the Hall be open on Tuesday, Carnival Day, for two shipping calls. One minute of silence observed in memory of lost Brothers. Meeting adjoutned with 389 members present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Lindsey Williams, 21550; Recording Secrelary, Freddie Slewarl, 4935; Reading Clerk, Roberl Mallhews, 164. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Following reading of charges, a trial committee was elected from the floor. A resolu­ tion calling for the opening of a help finish the organizing job. Patrolman's report accepted. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: General membership 4 4 4 discussion on job to be done in TAMPA—Chairman, Abie El­ the. Cities Service fieet. Meeting lis, 3677; Reading Clerk, J. T. adjourned with 65 bookmen Kern, 50323; Recording Secre­ present. tary, V. C. Smith, 10370. i. Minutes of meetings held in PHILADELPHIA — Chairman other ports read and accepted. and Reading Clerk, Don Hall, Agent's report accepted and filed. 43372; Recording Secretary, M. Bi-anch Hall in Hawaii was intro­ Communication from SecretarySursa, 38217. duced. It was moved and car­ Treasurer concerning delegates to New Business of meetings held SAVANNAH-ilhairman, E. M. the SIU convention accepted. ried that resolution be referred by other branches- read and ac­ Bryant, 25806; Recording Secre­ Meeting adjourned with 67 mem­ to Headquarters for study and cepted. Agent reported that vot­ tary, A. Fricks, 60; Reading bers present. consideration. Resolution offered ing will begin on March 1 on the Clerk, J. Babson, 31845. in Mobile was tabled pending 4 4 4 transportation rule and will con­ Various committees' reports ac­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, further contract negotiations and tinue for two months. All men cepted and filed. Agent Drawdy A. Michelet, 21184; Recording investigations by Headquarters. 4 4 4 urged to register their votes. reported on payoffs "in Savannah Secretary, W. Zarkas, 40263; MOBILE—Chairman, J. Parker, Port Agent discussed status of Agent reported that shipping and Jacksonville. He also re­ Reading Clerk, R. W. Pohle, 160; Recording Secrelary, E. D. shipping. Secretary-Treasurer's conditions have been good and ported that with the arrival of 46826. report dealt with problem posed Moyd, 10829; Reading Clerk, H. the outlook for the coming week the new flag and SIU banner the by ECA Administrator Hoffman's J. Fischer, 59. is fair. Agent also i-eported that appearance of the Hall has New Business of other Branch proposal and what the Union is vote on Royal Oak, Cities Serv­ greatly improved. Agent also re­ meetings read and accepted. Motion carried to read only doing to defeat it. He also ice ship, is expected to be over­ Agent reported that port was en­ New Business from minutes of touched on several aspects of whelmingly in favor of SIU. joying excellent shipping and all other meetings. Minutes of all the Cities Service organizing Charges against one Brother read available manpower had been ex­ ports accepted. Agent reported drive, and stressed the implica­ and referred to a trial commit­ hausted. Motion carried to ac­ on shipping of last two weeks tions of a Union victory. Director tee. No New Business or Good cept report of credentials com­ and gave the names of ships of Organization brought the and Welfare. Meeting adjourned mittee. F. Davis jtook the Oath expected to arrive in port within membership up to date on de­ ported that steady arrival of of Obligation. One minute of the next two weeks. He also re­ velopments in the Cities Service with 135 members present. ships has kept turnover of men silence in memory of lost Broth­ ported on a new company re­ drive. 4" 4^ BALTIMORE—Chairman, Ben- at a fair pace and he expected ers. Meeting adjourned with 38 nie Gonzalez, 125; Recording tempo to remain good. Minutes members present. Secretary, G. A. Masterson, of meetings held in outports ac­ 4 4 4 20297; Reading Clerk, Leon cepted and filed. One minute of GALVESTON — Chairman, L. silence observed for lost Broth­ Johnson, 108. ers. James Brazaell took the McDonald, 343; Recording Secre­ J. O'Neill, T. Ashe and J. M. Oath oi Obligation. Good and tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ Fernandes took the Union Oath Welfare: Considerable discussion ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311 By JIM DRAWDY of Obligation. Trial committee on re-registering after 90 days. Minutes of meeting held in SAVANNAH—Things are tak­ We also handled the Thomas elected from floor to hear charg^ Meeting adjouimed with 90 mem­ other branches read and accepted. ing definite shape in the A&G Cresap, an Isthmian ship here against members. Minutes of bers present. Agent reported the support of District Hall in this port. This in transit. She took a few re­ other branch meetings held ac­ 4 4. 4 cepted. Motion to forward ships' SAN JUAN — Chairman, T. local unions in SIU's" fight against week we proudly unfurled our placements and headed for the minutes to SEAFARERS LOG Banning, 3038; Recording Secre­ Hoffman move to cut American new SIU banner. We also have Gulf to pay off. Incidentally for publication. Officials' re­ lary, H. Spurlock, 11101; Reading shipping under ERP. He also re­ a new flag to replace the tattered these ships have been sailing ported fair shipping. Agent an­ old one. - Both of these additions short handed in cases like these ports accepted. Motion by H. T. Clerk, W. Lea, 37523. nounced that balloting would sort of top off the improvements because the Skippers have re­ Nungzer, 55, that agent be in­ commence on March 1 on the ma(^e in the Hall during the past fused to order the men. 1 don't structed to buy new chairs and New Business of minutes of transportation rule. Trial com­ month or so. know whether they did this un­ have the Hall and lavatories Branch meetings read and ac­ mittee elected from floor to hear Some vei-y unexpected, open­ der company orders or not, but cepted. Agent reported that port was enjoying exceptionally good charges against Brothers. B. O. ings on vessels in this area made the negotiating committee met shipping for a port of call. The Parsley and F. Kopf took the fair shipping this week. Usually with the company and the prac­ sugar season has brought a good Oath of Obligation. One minute we have only the South Atlantic tice has stopped. It's our job to number of ships into Puerto of silence observed in memory vessels to • fall back on for keep it this way. A call to the of lost Brothers. Good and Wei- activity, but being on steady Agent in the port of call will painted. Motion carried unani­ Ricdn ports. Agent Colls also repoi'ted that new Agent has not runs the numl}er of replacements mean re'placements aboard and mously. Motion by J. Hatig to is not enough to provide us with jobs for men on the beach. go on record to accept group arrived yet' to assume his duties, a stronger turnover. shipping rules. Motion carried but believed that he would ar­ DOROTHY, TOO rive within two weeks. Agent We had a payoff' and a sign-on 175 to 40. Motion carried that during the- past week. The ves­ Another ship to drop in unex­ no one be allowed in Dispatcher's also reported strong rumors that C-2 type ships running out of sel was the SS Cape Race, South pectedly was the SS Dorothy. wffiee. One minute of silence fare: Lively discussion on the New York would undergo con­ Atlantic Steamship Company. She called for a good bimch of iobserved for Brothers lost at sea. Cities Service election. Meeting version to carry 50 passengers in­ She'" payed off in good shape, men. The Palmer and Dorothy Good and Welfare: General dis­ adjourned with 63 members stead of the usual 12. Motion then signed on again. A new are expected to hit this port cussion on shipping rules. Meet­ present. carried that committee activities crew was shipped from the Hall, regularly for the next half dozen ing adjourned with 225 members 4 4 4 in all ports be reported in the of course. trips, so it looks like we'll have present. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, LOG, so as to acquaint the mem­ •Off the beaten track we took fair shipping. Jack Parker, 27673; Recording » t t ^ NORFOLK — Chairman, R«es, bership with what is going on in Secrelary, Henry Gerdee, 23362; ckre of a handful of other ves­ Also due in this port are the 95; Recording Secretary, Mechan, the -Union. Motion by Dunphy, Reading Clerk, 'Buck Stephens, sels, so the final score wasn't too Southport and Southland. We bad for this port. Over in hope they materialize and dpn't 50462; Reading Clerk, Luplon, 46214, that Headquarters be 76. urged to continue working on Jacksonville we paid off the •nzB. disappear in the fog like so the welfare fund. Motion by Previous New Orleans minutes, Nathaniel Palmer and put 11 New Business section of min­ Cotty, 22559, that the next ne­ Secretary-Treasurer's report and men aboard- She was clean and many other expected arrivals.utes of Branch meetings read and gotiating committee do its utmost financial reports reed and filed. had few beefs. have done in the past. Unexpected Arrivals Brighten Week's Shipping For Savannah �-T- Friday. March k, 1949 "V Page EleveB THE SEAFARERS LOG Galveston Shipping Fails A Bit By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Although this Texas City against the Carbide week has not been particularly and Chemical works. The SIU, to good, the two weeks previously date, has not taken any part in were -above average and allow­ the beef. ed us to put a good sized dent Last week one of the nine Legislation that would tighten men. Oilers, Watertenders and Japan's merchant fleet now to­ in the bunch on the beach. Cities Service ships involved in irestrictions on stowaways and Wipers has opened a new $300,- tals nearly 1,700,000 tons and is We aren't in a difficult posi­ the present NLRB election, the increase penalties 'has been in­ 000 hiring haU in San Francisco. being boosted by the addition tion yet, as the number of men Bradford Island, balloted in Cor­ troduced^ in Congress. One sec­ The hall 6nd office building of about 20,000 additional tons waiting for jobs is not too great. pus Christi. Indications are that tion of the legislation would ap­ stands at Broadway, and Battery monthly. Success in a move to The payoffs were the LaSalle the SIU scored heavily. ply a fine of $1,000 against the Streets, and was dedicated to permit Japan to charter 91 Lib­ and Topa Topa, with the latter The Logans Fort, a ship voted shipping line if a Master should the memory of MFOWW mem­ erty ships and engage in mod­ signing on again. In-transit we in a previous Cities Service elec­ fail to report an alien stowaway. bers killed in World War II. erate foreign shipping would handled the Bull Run, Mostank, tion, stopped in Aransas port the The fine would also be applied The building fund was created give Japan a strong position Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New next night. She was contacted for failure to deport a stowaway by a $10 assessment, plus 50 among maritime nations. York and Mobilian. All the ships by the organizers. on orders of the immigration cents a week. 4 4 4 came in clean and were easy to This week we have only three service. Pan-Atlantic Steamship Cor­ handle. Brothers in the marine hospital: 4 4 4 The House of Representatives poration, a subsidiary of Water­ One loss to the men in this G. Brown, L. Williamson and P. The National Council of the has approved a bill designed' to man, will begin a six-day ex­ area was the laying up of the Dorsey. Marine Cooks and Stewards, end the "overtime on overtime" press cargo service between Moran tug, Watch Hill. The CIO, has urged recognition of disputes in the longshore and New Ydrk and New Orleans on crewmembers, who had been the Chinese' communists as an construction industries. Instead March 11. The company is put­ homesteading her for a long established government. The un­ of figuring premium pay received ting its speedy Victory ships in time, were very unhappy to give Personal effects and papers ion, winding up a seven-day within a 40 hour stretch with the run to cut four days off the up their berths. belonging to the men named meeting, holds that recognition the regular'rate of pay to deter­ previous time. The ships will LOCAL STRIKE below are being held in the Gal­ of the communists would serve mine an overtime scale, the bill call at Miami and Tampa south­ veston Branch Hall. These items On the local labor front, the as a means of restoring Pacific provides that the overtime rate may be claimed at the Hall, or bound. building trades are on strike in shipping. will be determined by the regu­ by a letter giving the address lar rate of pay. 4. 4. 4. to which they can be sent. The The Seamen's Union of Aus­ Galveston Branch asks that the 4 4 4 tralia has signed a contract with items be claimed as soon as pos­ its operators. which calls for a On or about March 8 Water­ sible. • man's Arrow Line will begin di­ wage boost of $14 a month and Elmer Van Deusen, Hugh Gal­ a seagoing allowance of $25 a rect intercoastal service from lagher, Roy Davis Brown, Hillard Jacksonville, Florida, to west month to replace the war bonus. Trahan, Edgar Marquardt, Welcoast ports. The first ship will Under the new agreement an don Bailey Guthrie, B. Wetherbe the Monroe .Victory. ^ Australian AB will draw $77.64 spoon, Clyburn Marvin Wood, W. per rnonth. 4 4 4 L. Whitney, Roy Wegenhoft, R. An inquiry into why the US 4 4 4 Youtzy, Donald Augustine Rud­ The Union of Marine Fire- merchant marine is threatened dy, Wayne G. Rogers, Alexander with the decay that character­ Duncan, P. Harland. ized it between the world wars SS JEAN LAFITTE NEW YORK F. J. Knight, John J. Doyle, will be asked by Representative P. P. Mutuza, $1.00; J. W. Drost, SS JOHNSON Girard E. Doty, Lonneil L. En­ Schuyler Bland, head of the R. Trippe. $1.06; C. H. Trippe. $1.00; $2.00; E. Gherman, $1.00; R. G. Grigg, glish Jr., L. Hubbell, Wm. C. $1.00; E. ^aher, $1.00; A. Fase, $1.00; Committee on Merchant R. Eichorn. $3.00; C. Hall, $2.00; E. B. Kennedy, Harold E. Long, Joe G. E. Walton, $1.00; A. F. Smith, $3.00. SIU, A&G District House Marine and Fisheries. A similar Hayes, $1.00; P. R. Arteaga, $2.00; A. SS W. R. DAVIE O'Connor, Lonnie Oxendine, A. Henderson, $2.00; V. S. Coursey, BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. request has already been made D. Aguila, $1.00; E. J. Oppel, $1.00; William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 by Senator Warren G. Magnuson $2.00; F. E. Neally, $2.00; J. E. Baker, P. P. Santana, $10.00; T. A, Benson, John Stewart, John G. Brady, $2.00; D. O. Tibbetts, $2.00; N. BorA; Newton, Jesse J. BOSTON 276 State St $3.0ff; A. Mooneur, $1.00; R. J. Wells, Robert One aspect of the proposed in girson, $2.00. £. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Sturm, C. E. Stout. $2.00; E E.. Waits, $1.00; E. A. Bishop, SS STEEL DESIGNER Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 quiry would be aimed at Panama $3.00; M. Jensen, $2.00; O. H. Headley, A, Pickur, E. O'Connell, Her­ V. Szymanski, $2.00. GALVESTON 306%—23rd St flag shipping. $3.00; G. G. McNeice, $3.00; C, L. man Gus Schoenfeldt, Gene Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S44a SS W. JACKSON aouse, $3.00; R. Smith, $1.00; P. W. 4 4 4 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St F. J. Bradley, $2.00; J. F. Allen, Strickland, $2.00; F. C. Holmes, $3.00; Douglas Chilton, Robert John Cal Tanner, ^gent Phone 2-1754 Restrictions on German ship $2.00. A. David, $1.00; J. F. Morzynske, $1.00. Sullivan, Clinton W. Benoit Jr., NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St ping have been relaxed. The SS ANNISTON CITY SS J. JACKSON Ira D. Kuykendall, Archie N. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 D. C. Gay, $4.00; W. Anderson, L. Rossi, $3.00; C. Thurmond, $3.00; German Economic Administration Wright, C. L. Bromsmell, Steve 51 Beaver St NEW YORK A. Gutlrez, $1.00; A. Montemarano, $10.00; P. L. Goodman, $4.00; H. J. HAnover 2-2784 has announced that the Allied Joe Alinga, Agent $2.00; D. C. Foster, $2.00; J. R. Gon­ Piwetz, $2.00; B. Mundido, $3.00; C. Felicks, William E. Crabb, Glenn .127-129 Brank St Control Commission, which had NORFOLK zalez, $2.00; C. H. Foster, $2.00; R. Muscarella, $3.00; C. Bellarosa, $4.00; W. Gallatin, Avery W. McKenzie, Phone 4-1083 set a certain mile limit at the Ben Rees, Agent Wilson, $3.00; R. McCannon, $2.00: L. M. Oavilis, Jr., $3.00; H. Bumpass, Douglas Hags Wall, J. C. Foster. ^PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Rondario, $2.00: J. Escalante. $1.00; W. $2.00; J. Forest, $3.00; ^ L. Sominin, end of the war for German ship­ J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 J. B. Full, Richard Benedict Hantusch, $1.00; F. Serrano, $1.00; H. $4.00; J. M. Rogers, $4.00'; F. Soriano, ping, has given permission for SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. $2.00; D. A. Fontemla, $2.00; W. GuilKaluza, E. A. Hathaway, AnThomsen, $1.00. Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 two freighters to sail to Italy to SS TOPA TOPA •> l^ry, $2.00; R. Orgales, $3.00; J. Gar­ thoney Debelic, Harold Andrew SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon load oranges and lemons for Ger­ J. A. A. Acquarone, $1.00; R.^ S," cia, $2.00; T. Griner, $3.00. Barnes, Iring Sherwood Jacobs, L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SS SOUTHSTAR Cantor, $1.00; P. A. Vanderendo, $|T00. many. Hugh Gallagher, R. M. Norley, SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. C. E. Mosley, $2.00; 1. Galarce, $2.00; SS JEAN Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 George C. Perkins, Ervin Ever­ J. D. Brown, $1.00; J. J. Btoland, $2.00; H. Gibson, $2.00; S. Hernandez, TACOMA >1519 Pacific St. $1.00; J. V. Murphy, $1.00; M. Santi­ E. J. Kelly, $1.00; E. R. Fitzgerald, Jr., ett Wagner, Clarence Allen Gard-~ Broadway 0484 $2.00; M. J. Akins, $1.00; R. R. Wil­ ago, $2.00. ner, Walter John Olivera, True TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. liams, $1.00; M. D. Agnas, $1.00; W. SS STEEL DIRECTOR Gustave Beutner, Andrew Pick­ Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 B;; Blankenship, $1.00; A. James, $2.00; J. Antoniaves, $1.00; C. Horvath, WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'A Avalon Blvd. ur, George Lafayette Brownell. $2.00; L. F. Quinones, $2.00; E. Kas-' J, Neveraskus, $3.00; J. Ross, $1.00. V NOTICE! SIU HALLS Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W, Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif ...257 6th St. ' Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE .86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON." 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Phflips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR. 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO ...MllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empirfr 4531 VANCOUVER....-....565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 Representatives Get Biand Bill tango, $2.00; H.'w. McClure, $1,00; J. Blomgren, $3.00; M. Fernandez, $2.00; (Continued from Page 1) R. J. Ackerman, $2.00; A. M. AtkieTo Hoffman's claim that he wicz, $1.00; N. Martinez. $2.00; J. $1.00; R. Fernandez, $3.00; would save money by increased Callisto, Antonio Lorez, $23.00; F. Cardoza, use of foreign flag ships,*the SIU $23.00; A. Caspar, $2.00. SS STEEL FLYER entered a sharp denial. A. F. Cairns, $3.00; N. DeSantis, On January 7, the LOG carried $3.00; F. Bell, $2.00; T. Concepcion, an editorial claiming that the $3.00; F. Maldonado, $3.00; P-3 14976, saving would be less than half $3.00; A. Maciel, $4.00; 1. Cordova, what Hoffman said it would, and $3.00; T. Lacson, $3.00; C. Sy, $3.00; H. Hilliort, $2.00; H. Guymon, $2.00; might not exist at all when the W. Jennings, $2.00; E. Jackson, $2.00; government's losses in federal L. Keneker, $2.00; M. Theall, $2.00; V. taxes and charter hire on Mari­ J. Boyd, $2.00; J. Mailing, $2.00; W. time Commission ships was fig­ Elms, $5.00; B. Edmondson, $2.00; R. ured in. * This editorial was re­ Heilig, $2.00; F. Lane, $5.00; T. L. Brenman, $4.00; J. M. I,yle8, $2.00; H. printed twice in the Congres­ Palmquist, $2.00; E. Steip, $5.00. sional Record.' SS ALCOA PATRIOT At no time has it been any E. Torres, $1.00; F, Oliver, $1.00; W. Blanco, $1.00; L. Perciballi, $1.00; secret in Washington or on the J. W. C. Chancey, $1.00; WrTlllick, $5.00; wa'terfrorit that foreign ship op-, iE. R. Crowell, $1.00; B. E. Ktfras, $1.00; erators were plugging to get the E. W. Tompkins, $1.00; M^ Vs.-Ekman, floffman Plan. in operation by $1.00; E. A. Lukowski, $1.00;" M. Trehem, $2.00; J. Hall, $1.00; J. H. Bethea, look or crook. ,$1.00. SS EVANGEUNE They have been trying to have " Representative Bland's Bill crip­ JwA. Morris, $1.00; A. BusheHrSLOO; pled and presumably will keep J. E. Klausen,SS$3.00. AMELIA _ ti*ying. WiVW. Yant, $1.00; A. Moulier, $1.00; This is why Headquarters^offi- Wm. Bfc^b, $2.00, SS J. B. WATERMAN cials urge all Seafarers to keep H."Kbhli,' $2.00; E. Jones, $l.00:-,f. writing their Senators and Con­ Richter, $I;00; W. C, Patterson, $1.00; gressmen. J. SBnlonzan8,"'$"2.50: W, R. Mills, $3.00. Notice To All SIU Mombors The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have* the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: J would like the SEAFARERS LCXJ mailed to the address below: Name Street Address Zone City Signed Book No. State �•, ' - • Page Twelve • • • J'.;'"'.'''-'-• . ..flL.: ' Tti E S E A F^ R^R S hO C :. / ...... -• $ Friday, March 4, 1949 'WTW . 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Title A name given to the resource March 4, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 9 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ALL BUT ONE CS CREW POLLED;TRANSPORATION VOTE BEGINS SEAFARERS TO CHOOSE FROM 2 PROPOSALS GOV'T CAMP WILL VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT REVISED BLAND BILL TO GO BEFORE HOUSE MOBILE OUTFITS EXPECTS TO HAVE SIX-SHIP FLEET GOV'T CAMP MAIL VOTE TO END ELECTIO CS STEWARD FIRED FOR GIVING MEN CLEAN LINEN AND DECENT CHOW MESSMAN FIRED FOR UNION ACTIVITY AFTER FOUR YEARS WITH CS FLEET TWO CS TANKERS VOTE IN PHILLY FRISCO CALLING ALL SEAFARERS:WEST COAST BUSTING WITH JOBS SMOOTH PAYOFFS,SHIPPING PLEASE BALTIMORE NEW YORK ECHOES FRISCO PLEAS-GO WEST WELFARE FUNDS MUST SATISTFY MANY LAWS,BE CAREFULLY PLANNED A QUESTION TO THE COAST GUARD: DID THE PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME? US SHIPS A RARE SIGHT IN TACOMA EDWARD BUCKKEY,PASTRY ARCHITECT, BUILDS SWEETS AND GOODWILL ON SHIP SOUTH AFRICAN MILK IMPURE MEN WARNED GALVESTON SHIPPING FALLS A BIT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/04/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/615ad4ac37371b03601b4d738c738790.PDF 96b205a2278f312261ea3af49f1d94dd PDF Text Text CITIES SERVICE MOVE TO HALT ELECTION IS BLOCKED BY NLRB Company Sneak Injunction Is Modified By Court Order; Six Crews Aiready Poiied NEW YORK, Feb. 24—A sneak injunction ob­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA tained by Cities Service to halt polling of the com­ pany's nine uncertified ships was modified this No. 8 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1949 VOL. XI morning by Federal Judge Henry Goddard, when the writ was protested by counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. ^ Six ships had already been voted when Judge Goddard issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, February 22, on the petition of the Cities Service attorney, who pleaded that the com­ There's one thing about Cities deal of time as they were de­ menced more than two years of pany had not received sufficient notice of the Service: It never changes. At bated and company officials must legal flin;i-fiammery and skull­ election to delegate observers. The writ was directed duggery. have been delighted. C5 Used [very Trisk In The Book To Deny Men SlU Representation least it hasn't changed in the last three years. How the cpmpany will be after it gets under SIU contract may be another story. The voting in the collective bargaining election now being held for CS crews is another climax in the long campaign that Cities Service seamen have con­ ducted to win a yoice in set­ ting their own wages and condi­ tions. That campaign has been marked by continual legal stall­ ing by the company, whose lawyer has tjpied the same tricks time and again. Just before the present voting was ordered last week, the com­ pany came up with the NMU as a dodge. CS couldn't possibly al­ low the crews to be voted, the lawyer said, because of the NMU. He must have known full well that the NMU had officially withdrawn any interest it might have retained in Cities Service in answer to a query from the National Labor Relations Board. NO SURPRISE ' Nevertheless, the CS lawyer maintained that the ships could not be voted until a federal court withdrew a 10-year old writ ordering Cities Service to allow NMU officials aboard. Re­ jecting this stall, the NLRB went right on with the election "as is related elsewhere in this issue. However, the SIU organizers were not surprised by the com­ pany's tactic, nor by its refusal this week to cooperate in any way in the nine remaining ships. The organizers had been wrestl­ ing with Cities Service too long to be surprised by anything. Go back to the fall of 1946. On October 28 6f that year, the SIU addressed a letter to the Cities/' Service Oil Company's Marin§ ' Division, pointing out that the Union was the author­ ized representative of .a majority of the crews on CS tankers and requesting recognition. This' letter came at the end of a vigorous three-month or­ ganizing drive. The Cities Serv­ ice company was not the only body that 'could gum up the Works, however. The first stall Was provided by the NMU to the company's probable joy. ' The NMU jumped into the pic­ ture by " filing charges of unfair labor practices against the com­ pany. These charges could only succeed in consuming a great UNORGANIZED The Cities Service fleet was unorganized when the crews first contacted the SIU. The NMU's charges were based on an elec­ tion won in 1938. The NMU never obtained a contract with the company, and several years after the election ceased aU ac­ tivity on Cities Service ships. At that time, the NMU was follow­ ing the commie line and wanted no trouble with Cities Service or any other company, a policy which the commie line then dictated. The NMU's act was in marked contrast to its complete dis­ avowal of interest in Cities Serv­ ice early this month. Cities Service took the hint, if any hint was required, and there com­ The NMU's entry stalled mat­ ters nine months. It was July 28, 1947, before the NLRB could hold a hearing on the SIU's petition. By this time, the 80th Congress had passed the TaftHartley Act, and all labor was enveloped in an unpleasant new atmosphere that hasn't exactly been cleared yet. Things went slowly. On October 20, 1947, the Board finally ordered an elec­ tion in the eight ships the com­ pany then owned, the voting to be completed within 30 days. On November 20 when the voting period ended, all but two of the ships were voted, these two be­ ing the SS French Creek and Lone Jack. {Continued on Page 11) Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The collec­ tive bargaining election now being conducted b y the NLRB on CS ships is a step nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight* is won. Boneefsmi Sound against Charles Douds, NLRB regional director. Voting was to be resumed with the polling of the Lone Jack's crew at the Atlantic Re­ fining docks in Philadelphia to­ night. In its original form, the in­ junction halted the voting of the Salem Maritime, whose crew was to have balloted in Bayonne the day the writ was granted. By virtue of Judge Goddard's ac­ tion this morning voting will continue on the remaining ships. But ballots will be impounded pending disposition of the Cities Service complaint at a hearing in Federal Court on March 4. The Salem Maritime will be voted in Corpus Christi on March 3. PoUing of the Cities Service crews began early on the morn­ ing of Feb. 20, after the NLRB had issued an election order the day before. . {Continued on Page 2) Cities Service Violates Law, SIU Charges NEW YORK, Feb. 24 — The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District took legal steps yesterday to win job reinstatement and back pay for 15 crewmen fired by the Cities Service Oil Company be­ cause of their union affiliation. Moving in behalf of the dis­ charged Cities Service seamen, the SIU filed charges with the National Labor Relation Board's regional office here, accusing the company of unfair and discrim­ inatory labor practices. In affidavits submitted to the NLRB, the Union declared that the Cities Service company was guilty of discrimination in firing the men. The charges point out that the Cities Service men were dismissed because of their af­ filiation with and activities in behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic and Gulf District. The men in whose behalf the Union has filed "the unfair labor charges are: William Sykes, Gil Vila, Frank{Continued on Page 2) �Page Two THE ^ E AF AREnS LOG fUday, Pebruanr 25, 1549 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly hy the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnovet 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Super-Government The arrogance of the Cities Service Oil Company knows no bounds! Accustomed as CS officials are to ruling their em­ ployees with an iron hand, the company in now engaged in overruling an agency of the United States government the National Labor Relations Board. In the face of an NLRB ruling that an election to determine whether or not the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, is to represent the unlicensed tankermen, the company refuses to allow the elections to be held on company ships or property, and furthermore, refuses to furnish crew lists or payroll lists. This tops off the disgraceful, performance of CS representatives when they walked out of a regional Labor Board meeting last week. From the. beginning, the company has been deter­ mined not to allow any union the fleet. In the first elec­ tion, won by the SIU by an 83 percent majority, the company did all that it could first to stall off the election, and then to harry and hinder the NLRB and the Union officials during the actual voting. In the current situation, the story is much the same. The high-priced battery of CS legal talent resorted to all sorts of legal finagling and chicanery to stall matters. And now that these methods have been brought to an end, the company has adopted an attitude of non-coopera­ tion which it hopes will further stall the election. It is obvious that CS big-wigs are of the opinion By LINDSEY WILLIAMS to have the ballots impounded. low-judge of Goddard's tried the that the Cities. Service flag should fly above the flag of Director of Organization Allowing the men to vote and same maneuver a couple of years the United States. then take action on the sealed ago, and the injunction was set By its delaying tactics the strongly anti-union com­ A federal judge in New York ballot box is the proper way to aside with a stern rebuke. It pany is trying to put off the inevitable day when the SIU has used tactics which smack of handle such cases. was termed "wholly improper." will be certified as collective bargaining ag^nt for the the county jail kangaroo courts The first ship involved, the The NLRB in Washington, fed of fifty years ago by granting unlicensed Cities Service tankermen. When that day an injunction against the NLRB Salem Maritime, by being de­ up with the turn of events and comes, the company will no longer be able to maintain its in New York which forbids the nied to vote can now depart the skullduggery of the courts, port. Possibilities are that has sent an attorViey to New - far-below-par wage scale, nor will it be allowed to con­ continuation 'of the election in from she may not be back for months, York to untangle the mess. The tinue treating seamen as cattle, to be hired and fired the Cities Service fleet. diu-ing .which time the make-up importance the NLRB attaches By out and out illegal meth­ of the crew could completely to the Cities Service-Judge God­ at a whim. dard maneuver can be seen by Now that the CS tankermen have the right to in­ ods the men of the Cities Service change. fleet have been denied the right Moves similar to the one made the fact that counsel was called dicate their choice, the company officials know that the to vote in an election which has by Judge Goddard have - been in from Washington despite the yoting will result in a crushing defeat for them, and th approval of the NLRB. tried before and have always fact that the New York NLRB for their brain child, the Citco Tanker-Men's Association The questionable legal tactics been thrown out. In fact, a fel­ has a legal staff.' {(CTMA). They remember what happened in the first employed by the Judge in grant­ election, when- more than 80 out of each hundred men ing the writ are these: Federal Judge Henry W. Godyoting, cast their ballots for the SIU. The CS tycoons also recall what happened to other dard granted an injunction from pus Christi; and the Archers (Continued from Page 1) his home on Washington's birth­ arch-enemies of unions. They also stalled, and finagfed, day, a legal holiday," this in it­ Attempts by the. NLRB to poll Hope, voted on February 22 in and dilly-dallied, but when the chips were down, the self a highly irregular step. Also, the crews aboard the ships— Lake Charles, Louisiana. Crews yoting showed that the men had chosen to enter an or­ under Sections lOE and lOF of a customary procedure—^were de­ of these ships, too, were forced ganization that is democratically controlled by the mem­ the National Labor Relations nied by the company. No facili­ to leave their ships to vote. bership; a Union, which has the financial stability to Act, Congress gave the Circuit ties were ma(te available to the An attempt to restrain the weather strikes; a Union that has the strength to protect Court of Appeals full jurisdiction NLRB for the conducting ,of the crew of the Royal Oak from to review the actions of the election, making necessitr'y the voting. was reported by crew, and represent its membership all the way down the line. NLRB. The Circuit Court is a voting of all crews outside the members who told of the ship's higher court than the Southern pier gates. officers offering them overtime District Court, of which Judge The first ship to be balloted to work all night loading stores Henry W. Goddard is a member. was the Fort Hoskins, tied up aboard. In order for the crew Moreover, the slightest inquiry at Port Socony, Staten Island, to vote it was necessary to go and to reimburse them for wages by the judge would show that New York. Men seeking to vote by launch to Philadelphia where (Continued from Page 1) lin Libby, Charles Garner, Wal­ lost from the time they were the request is-improper, as Cit­ had to leave the confines of the they voted on a pierhead. lace Milton, William Goff, Ed­ fired until the date reinstate­ ies Service had not exnausted dock and cast their ballots in Exclusive of the Salem Mari­ ward Bamberger, Eugene Cab- ment is ordered. administrative remedies. the pouring rain. A request by time, the two ships not yet rail, Donald Van Alstine, Thomas At UViion headquarters, Direct­ , Another point which the judge the NLRB representative to go voted are the Lone Jack, which Crane, Joseph Cremeans, Stanly or of Organization Lindsey Wil­ should have considered is the aboard the ship was denied by arrived February 24 at Petty's Vitcavich, Eugene Ceccato, Ches­ liams declared, '.'The SIU will fact that relief asked by Cities the Port Engineer. Island, and the Government ter Gawrych and Benjamin Taf- see this thing through to the Service would not maintain the The other ships voted to date Camp, due to arrive in Monte­ finish. These men were exercis­ status quo and the election are: Winter Hill, Bents Fort, video, Uruguay, around March lewitz. If the Union is successful in ing a legally guaranteed right to could not possibly prejudice the both voted on February 21 in 1. The Government Camp is ex­ proving its charges against join a Union of their own. choos­ employer. the Boston area; the Royal Oak, pected to vote by mail ballot Cities Service—and it is confi­ ing. It's time Cities Service The company would not be Voted February 21 at Petty's Is­ in that port under the super­ dent it will— the company will learned it doesn't make the laws hurt by allowing the men to land, New Jersey; The Bradford vision of the United States Con­ Jje forced to reinstate the men I of this nation." vote as it could go into court Island, voted February 22 in Cor­ sul. Says CS Injunction Violated Law CS Sneak himethn Is Blocked SIU Charges 'Unfair Practices' �rridaiT' FebtMOt >049 TH1E S E AP ARERS LOG Alien Waiver Is Extended July 1 Page Thria Expect Bland Bill To Be Out By March t Congress has extended the waiver on alien seamen until July 1, thus continuing in. ef­ fect for anothet four months the present quotas for aliens «, on American flag ships. The current waiver would have ex­ pired on March 1, The bill extending the alien seamen waiver also . continued the authority of the Maritime Commission to sell, charter and Operate ships through June 30. The time extension measure was adopted by the Senate on Thursday and sent the following day to the House of Represen­ tatives, where it was approved immediately. EASES FEARS This development should put at rest the fears of those alien ' members who for the past few weeks have been deluging the SIU Special Services Department with inquiries as to their status. Under terms'of the legislation adopted last week, alien sea­ men may still sail aboard ships under the American flag, as heretofore. Despite the additional breath­ ing spell provided in the waiver extension, the SIU strongly re­ peats its advice that alien mem^ bers take immediate steps to obtain visas and eventual citi­ zenship. This is the only sure way, the Union pointed out, in which alien member?^ may avoid the sailing restrictions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, which would become operative if the waiver is ever allowed to lapse. Meanwhile, the SIU is taking Steps to win further extension of the alien seamen waiver be­ fore the new deadline date of July 1 rolls around. Men How In The Marme Hespitnk BOSTON MARINE HOSP. J. E. GALLANT C. S. GALLANT VIC MILLAZZE F. ALASAVICH H. E. HANCOCK M. WILLIS W.'GIRARDEAN B. RITSON L. GORDON (City Hospital) » » SAVANNAH HOSPITAL A. C. McALPIN L. C. COLE L. HODGES STANLEY KASMIRSKI X ^ MOBILE HOSPITAL P. M. VANDEREIK K. G. HULLER EUGENE LEARY WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN NICHOLAS BOSANYI ERLINE SMITH •J. L. BUCKELEW P. CARDONA TIM BURKE LESTER LORD STATEN ISLANO HOSPITAL M. DORPMANS M. j. LtJCAS J. MASONSGJONG J. HOPkiisrs A. j. CAMERA J. RODRIGUEZ O. O. MILLAN J. C. SHELDON F.STOKES J. P. WETZLER G. STEPANCHUK J. REYES J. GRAN6AARD K. JENSEN P. HUSBBY A. REIBUS G. AMELINk Latest word from Washington concerning the Bland bill, which would guarantee that at least 50 percent of all ECA cargoes would be shipped on American ships, is that the Executive Committee of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries will do its best to report the bill out to'the floor by March 1. Individual seamen and ship's crews are urged to continue bom­ barding Representatives and Sen- Referendum Vote Balloting on the referen­ dum to determine the type of transportation rule desir­ ed by the membership begins on March 1 in all Atlantic and Gulf District ports. The voting period^will con­ tinue for 60 days. All mem­ bers are urged to express their choice of a transporta­ tion rule by casting their ballots as soon as possible. PARTICIPANTS IN PINOCHLE TOURNEY ators with letters, telegrams and petitions, urging them to save ; the American merchan marine by passing the Bland bill. Support from other unions has snowballed since the SIU first imdertook the fight against EGA administrator Hoffman's crippl­ ing plans. In the past week the following unions have written to "Washington legislators, re­ questing that the Bland bill be passed without amendments: International Union of Operat­ ing Engineers, Locals 463 and 463A Galveston Labor Council Chauffeur's Union, Local 456 International Hodcarriers, Building and Common Laborers Union, Local 91 Bakery and Confectionery Workers, Local 426 Italian Cloak, Suit and Reefer Makers Union, ILGWU, Local 48. American Federation of Rub­ ber Workers, Local 20499 Dressmakers Local 22, ILGWU American Federation of Grain Millers, Local 554 Wood, Wire and Metal Lath­ ers International Union Retail Clerks International As-..r sociation Allied Printing Trades Coun­ cil of New York City ... According to the Committee on Merchant Marine and" Fish­ eries, no more witnesses will be called, but when specific infor­ mation is needed, advisory per­ sonnel will be called' to testify. The SIU, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict, has volunteered to be of assistance to the Committee. The committee received the bill late in January after it had been drafted by Representative Schuyler Otis Bland of Vir- On The Air Rule Relaxed, Robin To Resume African Trade The position of the SIU in regard to the Bland-Magnuson bill, which would make it mandatory that at least 50 percent of the ECA cargoes be carried .on Am­ erican bottoms, will be aired on Tuesday evening, 9 to 9:30 PM, over New York's radio station WEVD, 1330 on the dial. This program is directed by Joseph Tuvim, an official of the International Ladies' / Garment Workers Union. Giving the point of view of the SIU will be Seafarers A1 Bernstein and Bill Hender­ son. Members of the SIU, and LOG readers in the New York City area, are urged to listen to this important program and to request their friends to do likewise. Card and checker enthusiasts were matching skills and wits in the New York Hall's rec­ The three months old restric­ reation room recently in tournaments staged to select champions in both pastimes. In above tions against American flag ship­ photo one of the preliminary pinochle contests gets under way, with the customary group of ping, made by the Government kibitzers standing by to lend atmosphere. Other prelims were in progress at tables through­ of the Union of South Africa, out the recreation room. Ten checker games were conducted simultaneously. have been partially relaxed. Hard hit by the initial ruling, SIUcontracted Robin Line is ex­ pected to reinstate its weekly sailings to South African ports. The company had been forced to cut its sailings by better than one-half. Robin Line officials have stat­ NEW YORK — The campaign ers have been leaving for better be provided free, are no longer ed that the change in import of the New York Teachers Guild, paying jobs in industry, and re­ distributed to students and, as a controls by the South African American Federation of Teach­ placements are not readily avail­ consequence, many of the poorer country will be straightened out ers, for a $1,200 wage increase, able. children are forced to do without. by July 1. plus an appropriation of $100,In professional ranks, doctors, The Teachers Guild is also cam­ The cause of difficulties to 000,000 to build badly needed lawyers, engineers, dentists, etc., paigning to have school supplies American shipping outfits came school buildings, gathered mo­ all earn more than teachers and, given out, not sold, to the stu­ when the South African govern­ mentum this week as members of in general, plumbers, carpenters dents. ment forced importers to de­ the Seafarers assisted the Teach­ and electricians, average more Pressure is being brought to duct freight and insurance ers in distributing literature at per year than the men and wo­ bear on New York State legisla­ ginia, committee chairman, and charges from their exchange quo­ street-corner meetings in vari­ men who make teaching their tor to enact the laws to increase introduced on the floor of the House. An identical bill was in­ tas if their goods were carried ous parts of the city. teachers salaries and appropri­ troduced into the Senate by Sen­ career. by non-sterling vessels. ate enough money to build new ator Warren G. Magnuson of Volunteers from the Union BUILDINGS NEEDED As a consequence, American gave, out thousands of leaflets, As far as the schools are con­ schools, and it is in this connec­ Washington state. companies have been virtually explaining the Teachers' stand, cerned, many of the buildings tion that the help of the "SlU The bill is the answer to ECA driven from the trade because and also helped the Guild by in use today were already old at was requested. they would not accept either speaking at street-corner rallies. the turn of the century. The Last week the Union sent a Administrator Paul G. Hoffman's Sterling or South African pounds. That the teachers are badly in $100,000,000 which the Teachers telegram to Governor Dewey and 'proposal, announced December 3, The relaxation of the rule will need of a wage increase is well Guild' is asking to be appropri­ prominent New York State law­ to reduce the participation oi allow, effective April 1, freight known. Most teachers hold out­ ated is not out of line, and will makers, urging them to appro­ American ships in the transpor­ and insurance charges to be de­ side jobs so that they can bal­ just about provide "enough funds priate "one hundred million dol­ tation of Marshall Plan bulk car­ ducted from the exchange quo­ ance the budget, and some teach- to build the bare minimum of lars for new school buildings and goes. Effect of the Hoffman pro­ tas of its importers irrespective efs hold two extra jobs. schools needed in New York one hundred million dollars to posal would be to drive the Am­ of the currency in which charges' Because salaries are so low, City and ul)state. maintain standards of the teach­ erican flag from the high seas, the SIU immediately pretested. are paid. qualified and experienced teach-" School supplies, which used to ing profession." Seafarers Gives Aid To Teachers Guiid in Campaign For Higher Pay, MoreSchoois �Friday, February 25. 1949 THE S E AFARERS LO G Page Four Good Shipping Period Ciears Frisco Of Avaiiable Manpower Tug, Shoregang [him Wretkers Are Waned Jobs Big Help To Port Mobile The SIU ii on record ihat charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc» for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safety of th^ shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. .Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-ofi or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafeurers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irrespoDsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulbaUs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping be planning to come out here, is very, very good on this coast. They should be sure they have The three new ships that were a few bucks to sustain themcrewed in the past two-week selves while waiting for a job. period have practically exhaust- ^he last group of men who ed our supply of manpower. came here hitchhiked their way We are scheduled to ship three Qygj.^ grabbed a freight or made more full, crews in the coming some such way. They were two weeks^ and we're really go­ flat broke when they got here ing to have to step fast to get and consequently were a severe the men. drain on the piecards. The only ones having any trouble at all shipping from here Everything has been going ^e the alien seamen. In order out and nothing has been com­ to make things as fair as pos­ ing in. There hasn't been a pay­ sible for our alien Brothers, we off on this coast in more than have taken to rotating the de­ a month. partmental rank so that every­ Outside of an occasional visit one has a chance for a job. that we make to in-transit ships our job has been princip­ WORKING OUT ally crewing up ships. However, In conformity with this policy this life of ease is evidently the last ship, the Choctaw, was coming to an abrupt halt be­ shipped Steward, Deck and En­ cause, starting next week, ships gine. The Chickasaw will take will be rowing in for payoffs reg­ a crew Monday and it will be ularly. shipped in this order; Deck, En­ gine and Steward. The Winthrop Marvin, due to 'take a full crew the following week, will be ship­ ped Engine, Steward and Deck. Every member making a This policy was arrived at donation to the Union for after a full discussion by the By JOE ALGINA any purpose should receive membership here and it is work­ an official receipt bearing ing very well indeed. NEW YORK—It was another tory, and Bessemer Victory sign­ the amount of the contribu­ Everyone of the more than slow week for shipping here. ed on again and cleared port 200 permitmen, who came from The bottom hasn't fallen out of along with the following sign- tion and the purpose for which it was made. the other coasts in response to port activity as far as this Un­ ons, holdovers from last week: our appeal for help to man ships, ion is concerned; however, there's If a Union official to whom have since found berths, and we no doubt that, we've taken a Meredith Victory, Anniston contribution is given does City, Isthmian; Coral Sea, Coral not make out a receipt for now find ourselves back in the set-back. Sea Steamship Company, and the money, the matter should same old pickle. Making predictions about the Azalea City, Waterman. immediately be referred to CAUTION future shipping in this port is Although the drop in shipping Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ However, we want to caution useless. We may have slight up­ has lessened the work of the surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, any of the Brothers who might swings, but overall the tempo Patrolmen in contacting ships, New York 4, N. Y. will probably continue at a pace they're still kept plenty busy do­ In advising the Secretarysomewhat reduced from what it ing work in the records depart­ Treasurer of such transac­ was six months or a year ago. ment. tions, members should state The foreign outfits have es­ There is a lot of work to be the name of the official and tablished themselves in the post­ done to keep the Union records the port where the money war trade and American com­ straight and the Patrolmen hand­ was tendered. panies are reducing their opera­ By JIMMY 'DRAWDY le a great deal of it. c. tions. Just to what extent Am­ SAVANNAH—Visits by three erican shipping will suffer it's ships kept this port busy during hard to say, but the rosy days the past week. We handled the "of- wide open shipping lay be­ Nathaniel B. Palmer, Algonquin hind us. Victory and the Steel Traveler. Robin Line, according to re­ On the Palmer, which touched ports, is straightening out its us in-transit, we put ten men troubles in South Africa and will By SAL COLLS aboard and settled the crew's put all of its ships back -in that Here's a tale that's making the beefs, which were few, thanks trade by mid-summer. In the SAN JUAN—^Any Seafarer in to a fine Skipper aboard who co­ meantime, Robin ships will be this port who wanted to work round here: operated all down the line with engaged in the grain trade, run­ had no trouble being satisfied An Oiler, who had been mak­ the SIU. In case you may ship ning from the Gulf to Europe. last week. The opportunities ing heavy weather of it and had were certainly here. Besides the been on a glorious bender for a under him someday, his name is Victor Diaz. 23 men shipped as replacements, WEEK'S WORK a goodly number were sent out The major beef on the Palmer concerned the Chief Cook, He This week's payoffs were: on shoregang work. claimed that a Steward had no Steel Traveler, Santa ClarA Vic­ The vessels taking the replace­ Jjusiness in the galley and he tory, Steel Director, Isthmian; ments were the! Wild Ranger, Al­ . would not ship on a vessel where Emilia and Beatrice, Bull; Sea- coa, and the following Bull Line the Steward entered the galley. train Havana; Wanda, Epiphany; Line ships: Kathryn, Monroe, Well, we tried to explain to Bessemer Victory, Waterman. Dorothy, Beatrice, Carolyn and himrthe set-up but he persisted The Emilia, Beatrice, Seatrain Marina. Things were going in his viewpoint, so we had to Havana, Wanda, Santa Clara Vic- evenly aboard these ships and replace him. the beefs were of the usual The Algonquin Victory was an run. unexpected surprise, coming in NEW PACT out of nowhere to payoff here. Anyone who worked for She helped out to the extent of The membership in San Juan taking ten men aboard before Calmar Steamship Company are vitally interested right now she cleared out again. between the years of 1942 in getting a new contract and week or so, was finally shipped CLEANEST SEEN and 1947 is urged to write wage increase from the Bull on the Monarch of the Seas. He The Traveler, in-transit, rates to or see Mr. Henry Simon- Line for the shoregang work. was leaving the Hall with his white shipping card clutched a good word. She was the clean­ son, Room 1304—25 Broad­ The scale paid here varies from happily in his hand. that in New York. est ship I've seen since taking • way, New York City. On the labor front, all seems "Hey," someone called after over in this port. The Bosun, There are :..any thousands to be briefly quiet on the island him, "where are you going so George Everett, aided by Big of dollars in back pay due of Puerto Rico—at this moment, fast?" Boy Wagner, led a heads-up these members lying in the at least. "Where the hell do you think gang of men. We put one man company office that have I'm going? To the ship, of aboard the Traveler. He got him­ Some of the oldtimers i« port never been claimed. Unless course!" he replied. self a clean ship and a good right now are "Tommy Banning, those who have money com­ bunch of shipmates. Red Whiddon, Pat Dunphy, Eu­ "Yeah, but what about your ing apply for it, it will have gene Dore, Jimmy Nelson, "Ben­ gear?" This week we have four to be turned back to the ny - Without - a - Penny" Benno, Brothers in lay-up here: A. C. "Brother," the o 1 d t i m e r government. McAlpin, L. C. Cole, L. Hodges William Hitt and a host of cracked, "I'm right in the middle and Stanley Kasmirski. of it." others. Robiu To Cany Grain To Emepe Until Sooth Afriro Rm Resames Get A Receipt Port Savannah Has Busy Week Shipping And Shoregang Jobs Take Care Of San Juan Seafarers Calmar Crewmen By CAL TANNER MOBILE—The number of men shipped from this port last week was stepped up by calls for 42 shoregang and seven tug relief jobs. Ships paying off were the Morning Light, Antinous, Gov­ ernor Miller, Governor Sparks, Yaka, and Mobilian, all of Wa­ terman, and the Alcoa Corsair. Those signing on were the Corsair, the Morning Light and the Antinous, all on continuous articles, and the Mobilian, which signed on foreign with calls scheduled for Germany, Belgium and Holland. . GOOD PAYOFFS All ships paying off were in good shape. The few minor beefs were settled to the satis­ faction of all concerned. We lost two Waterman Lib­ erties when the Governor Miller and Governor Sparks were sold to other interests. We are at present trying to obtain an SIU contract with the new companies and we will inform the member­ ship via the LOG of the out­ come of these efforts. The namesake of this port, the Mobilian, arrived this week. She is one of the C-2s that Water­ man acquired on the West -Coast and brought' here after a trip to Emope. They have also nam­ ed one of the new ships the Fairhope, for the Baldwin coun­ try boys. IN TRANSIT CALLS In-transit in this port during the week were the LaSalle, Wa­ terman, in from New Orleans in good shape; and the Steel Mariner and Steel Inventor, Is­ thmian, which arrived from the West Coast in fair shape. On the Mariner the boarding Patrolmen pulled two permitmen who were not living up to the agreement. They were sack­ ing in and creating difficulties for the rest of the crew. These offenders did nothing to keep their quarters clean and gener­ ally refused to cooperate with their shipmates. Ten of our Seafarers are in the Mobile Marine Hospital this week. They are P. M. Vandereik, K. G. Huller, Eugene Leary, William J. Sullivan, Nicholas Bosanyi, Erline Smith, J. L. Buckelew, P. Cardona, Tim Burke and Lester Lord. We also have a complement of oldtimers on the beach: L. A. Dean, J. Padzik, O. Davenport, T. W. Taylor, R. L. Phifer, C. A. Wahl, M. Cieutat, Jake Pursell, L. B. Moore, M. Trehern, J. Watler, D. C. Bodden and J. D. Denson. ATTENTION! All men who have been iired from Cities Service ships for union activity or because they are SIU members should immedi­ ately report in person, or write to Lindsey Wil­ liams, Director of Organi­ zation, SIU, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire Cape Cod Canal Boasts Colotful History By JOHN BUNKER Thousands of Seafarers, both in war and peacetime, have gone through, the Cape Cod Canal. Few of them, perhaps, know' that this is one of the most un­ usual waterways of the world and one with a colorful history. It is unusual in that ships use it • without charge, regardless of flag or nationality. Despite the fact that it is wholly within continental United States, Nor­ wegian, French, British, Indian or Dutch—all can use it equal­ ly without cost or discrimination. The Cape Cod Canal provides a 66-mile saving for vessels sail­ ing between seaboard points. During the war years it handled more than 60,000 ships, as con­ voys transited the canal to es­ cape submarines haunting the misty waters of George Banks. /C TOPORTLANP ELCANAOA In 1929, peak -year fpr the coastal passenger trade, 233,000 tourists and night-boat commu•ters transited the waterway on steamers of the Eastern Steam­ ship Company,- Clyde Mallory and the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company. This business is all gone now, and chances are slim that ever again will passengers line the rail aboard the white-hulled coastal steamers V to watch the shore line slip by, as the night boats run through from Cape Cod Bay to New York. WELL TRAVELED Hundreds of colliers use the canal to save the 66 miles of steaming from Hampton Roads A small tanker makes her way through the Cape Cod Canal. to New England ports and a steady stream of tankers pass through to Boston, the Port­ for foreigners, flags of every lights at either end of the canal land pipe line, and Canadian maritime nation fly from the instructed the ships when to pro­ SLOW TO COME gaff of freighters along this wa­ ceed, ships in convoy being points. terway. A "baby" among canals in moved i,hrough at the rate of Stand along the 'canal on a comparison with the Panama eight minutes apart. Norwegians, Swedes and Bri­ busy day and you'll see a dozen and Suez w'aterways, the digging Ships loaded "full and down" different house flags as ships of tish are most frequent among of the Cape Cod Canal present­ with ammunition (the pilots the foreign flags; along with all kinds transit the "Cape Cod ed no gargsmtuan problems in called them 'pink' ships) were Dutch, Argentine, Brazilian, Pan­ cut." : engineering, as did the Panama put through at half hour in­ amanian, Danish, Italian, French The big "M" of the Mystic and Suez cuts, but proposals to and, since the war, Indian, tervals. Nobody wanted two of colliers, all of them war-built slice across the Cape with a Egyptian and other nationalities them to collide and blow up to­ Liberty "seam" boats, is the time-saving waterway were pre­ newly come to the seaborne gether. There would have been most common, for this outfit has sented more than 250 years be­ "no more canal." trades. the biggest fleet of colliers on fore modern machinery made it The canal has made possible TRAFFIC COPS spare enough men to start the the coast. possible. the operation of a large fleet of The old Sprague "S'' is fre­ job. ^ The canal was finally finished Thirty five pilots were on small coastal tankers whose low and opened for the smaller At least onee every decade quent, too, with the Sprague freeboard—often not more than duty here during the war, along types of coastal shipping in July, from then on, including an offi­ company operating a large fleet foot or two out of the water with armed guards who rode 1914, but the idea for a shipping cial survey ordered by Congress of coal boats as well as C-3s in when loaded — would make a aboard every ship to make sure route- here is as old as early in 1812, some action was initi­ the South American trade. winter time passage around the the skipper didn't speed up or colonial times, and attempts ated on behalf of a Cape Cod There are "Esso" ships. Tide­ Cape highly dangerous. otherwise break'- the navigation were made to dig it as far back canal, but it was not till 1883 water tankers, sugar boats from rules. as the Revolution. that a corporation was formed Cuba, occasional Calmar ships By using the cut-off, these One unfortunate incident dur­ bound down to Baltimore for little oil and gasoline carriers do ing the war almost threatened Soon after the Pilgrims set­ and operations begun. tled at Plymouth in 1620, th^y Like- many other canal dig­ steel, American-Export passen­ a lively business with New Eng­ to close the "ditch" to shipping. investigated the possibility of a gers—as at Suez and Panama— ger-freighters in-bound from the land seaboard points, serving In June of 1942, the collier canal through the narrow neck the firm went broke when the Mediterranean) Isthmiaxi ships small towns and oil docks sit­ Stephen Jones of Boston, bound of the Cape in order to save job turned out to be bigger loaded deep with steel, and uated on low water. north with 6,300 tons of coal, globe-girdling freighters of Am­ their small vessels—which had than it had expected. went aground at the Bourne CONVOY CUT erican President's . round-thealready opened up a thriving bridge. SMALL TIMER During World War II, many world fleet. business with New Amsterdam Her bow opened on the rocks east-bound convoys made up in and the vessel filled with water (New York)—the hazardous voy­ Seagoing ships of all kinds use In 1880 an ambitious New Buzzards Bay, and it was not at just as the change of tide (it age around the Cape, which was York contractor had started dig­ this waterway: from little fish­ even then claiming its yearly ging with 500 laborers using ing draggers running out to all unusual for a convoy of 100 runs hard and swiftly through ships to pass through the canal in the ditch) started and swung toll of wrecks. shovels and wheelbarrows. He Georges for haddock and scal­ These Pljnriouth pioneers hop­ soon, of course, abandoned the lops to two-stacker tugs with succession. her around. ed to dig a waterway connecting job. Under wartime Coast Guard strings of barges. Coast Guard She broke up and turned over. the Scusset River, which flowed cutters, destroyers and yachts. operation, this huge traffic was Traffic was tied up for -'many north into Cape Cod Bay, and This shoyel-and-barrow method Since the United States puts handled like traffic on a high­ days before the wreck could be of canal making is not as futile the Manamet River, flowing no restriction on use of the canal way. - Green, red and amber dynamited and cleared. as it sounds, for historians tell south into Buzzards Bay. us the Egyptians cut a canal BACKED BY PILGRIM through the Isthmus of Suez by The project was logical and such a method hundreds of years the famous Myles Standish, fug­ before the present Suez canal ged military leader of the Ply­ was opened in 1860. mouth colonists, established a The Egyptians, of course, had trade route over this part of the a huge supply of slave labor Cape—although the job of join­ which they probably wasted on ing the rivers with a navigable the project with the usual aban­ ditch proved too formidable for don of those times. their limited tools and man­ Work was resumed by another i\ power. company in 1909 and, finally, on As the years went by, many July 4, 1914, the job was suc­ sui'veys were made in hope that cessfully completed, with the a waterway would be feasible, canal opened for navigation to for with every winter storm vessels drawing 15 feet or less. more stout ships and hardy sail­ Tolls were charged in an at­ ors came to grief along the tempt to pay back expenses, but sandy Cape and on treacherous the builders never made any Nantucket Shoals. money on their $15,000,000 ven­ During the Revolution, when ture. the British fleet had the New Ownership of the waterway England coast blockaded tight was taken over by the federal as a drum. General George government in 1928 for $11,500,Washington ordered his chief 000, a sum that would lae con­ military engineer, Thomas Ma- sidered hardly worth the men­ chin, to survey a canal route tion today in spend-mad Wash­ across the Cape as a means of ington. Ideating ^the British noose around Two highway bridges, one of colonial * commerce. them more than foiu^ miles long, Engineer Machin made a thor­ span the canal, along with a ough survey and proposed a ditch unique vertical lift railway 14 "feet deep—well able at that bridge. time to handle anything in coast­ In days when the eastern , sea­ al commerce and much of the board was alive with coastal deep sea trade as well. liners, the Cape Cod Canal hand­ —U. S. Engineers Photo Washington, however, could led thousands of passengers ev­ An aerial view o{ the Cape Cod Canal. Maisachusetle. looking tow\?rd Cape Cod Bay. In the foreground is the new Sagamore Bridge. not raise sufficient funds or ery year. �Page Six THE SEA FA R E RS LOG Friday, Febcuary 25, 1949 AMD NEWS Hardworking Trent Crew Overcomes Many Setbacks THE DEL MAM'S MEN IN WHITE By PAT MURPHY Today marks the 49th day of the Robin Trent's stay in Beira anchorage, and no one knows when we will reach the docks. If barnacles sold by the pound, we would all be rich. The trip to date has been chock full of events, both humorous and tragsic. However, we are looking for­ ward to completing this trip without any further mishaps. The Fezed One (The report of the death of crewmember Joseph FeruUo was carried in the LOG of February 18.) At the present time we have two men hospitalized, and others under medical care for such af­ flictions as broken arms, toes and fingers, infected legs, mal­ aria and dysentary. Looking at the brighter side of this floating paradise, which is the cleanest ship we have ever had the pleasure of sailing, we proudly boast a bang up Softball team, weight lifters, ping pong players, boxers, and an allaround sober, hard-working crew. The love bug bit Shick'shinny Red George Leidemann, who took the final plunge in Cape­ town—hot to be confused with Ship's photographer Charles Cummins caught part of the Delta liner's Stewards Depart­ the plunge he took ip the East ment prior to their going to work. Left to right, front row—Fred Lampricht. Manuel Archibald, River. Edmund Carlson is the Nathan Bobbins, Vernon North. Second row—Chief Steward Edward Riviere, Second Steward Bosun for this trip. He's now Major Costello, Clarence Cooper, Frank Vivero, Joe Galliano, Ivan During and Charles Campdrinking table wine by the ten sen. The boys say they will all be on hand in New Orleans at Mardi Gras time. liter jug, inasmuch that we were warned not to drink water while ashore. THEME SONG Fort Bridget crewmcUi Red Braunsiein appears to have come under the influence of the Moslem world. Bearded and wearing a fez, he stands on the Bridget boat deck. The Bridget is on 18-monlhs arti­ cles, shuttling oil between the Persian Gulf and France. Seafarers Praise Medical Staff Of Savannah Hosp. The Savannah Marine Hospi­ tal's men and women in white rate high in the books of their Seafarer patients. According to Frank Boyne, who stopped off at the New York Hall the other day enroute to his home town of Bos­ ton, for a weekend visit. Sea­ farers iri the Savannah hospital haven't a single kick with the treatment they're getting. In fact,' when Frank left Sa­ vannah, the boys a.sked him to pass the world along to the LOG. They want to» go on record as thanking the doctors, nurses and the rest of the staff for the "ex­ cellent attentipn, good show and all around cooperation" given to patients in the Savannah hospi­ tal. The^^SlU men in the hospital are visited weekly by a Union representative and they say the hospital benefits come in handy for cigarettes and other jwrsonal comfort items, Frank added. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK Frenchy Lipari, AB, was tak­ en for $72 in a cognac deal by crewmembers of a foreign ship. Leo Morsette celebrated his Received a letter from Ed L. E. Wessels, Book No. 1. I A few of the boys are singing 42nd birthday on board ship with Grothus in Iowa. He reads the understand 26 No. 1 books were "Bongo, Bongo, Bongo, We Don't a big party. He had everything LOG weekly to keep in touch issued at the time. Any more Want To Leave The Jungle;" including nuts. The Baker, Dick With- hi& friends. He bought a dround? From New Orleans I'll others are singing "UkulelsJi Hamsperger presented him with car and made a 11,000 mile trip. go to Tampa (my home-town) Askima Kukuzibulala," which, a cake which he had to cut with Ten to one the sea will call him to see the boys and enjoy a translated from the Zulu, means: a cleaver. Walter Orman, Ray back... Who is the bellboy who much-needed rest. I haven't seen "Gee, I Want To Go Home." Fljmn and others kept .the party brings his home-made pepper the Gasparilla Fair in years. going by telling jokes... Some­ sauce to the mess table every­ Henry Cordes is around here, On January '23, 25 of the crew how the Robin Sherwood always day? He's the same fellow who and by the way he is talking chartered a motor launch and went up the* Buzzi River into comes to my mind. We sailed takes a box limch from the ship he's ready to take anything. the heart of the hippo country. her in 1942 on a 28,000 mile trip and spends the day in the park I read about the death of Louis Galvani. I knew him personal­ Among the cheerful participants to Persia. Joe Algina was her listening to the birds. Tony Pisarii is here in New ly and I must say he was a were Frank Paschang, Mike So- Bosun. Some of the fellows have Orleans, but his heart is in Mom's good SIU man. ' vich, David Gilmore, Cyril. Wgenfe, John Davis, Ed Carlson, War­ been talking about long stays Place in Brooklyn. Rumor has Hank Lae was hospitalized and ren Hodges, T. Dickerson, J. Gill, in Buenos Aires. The longest it that Jose Castellon, former now has an eye on the black­ Gilberty DeJesus, Cassimer Wod- I stayed there was 64 days butcher on a Delta scow, has board at the Hall. He has what ka, Ed Albinski, Red Leidemann, while aboard the Cuba Vic­ opened a hash joint here in New is known as "blackboard, blues." Bill Ammerman, and R. Pomer- tory. What's your record?... Orleans. Our present butcher has Zoller, Jr. was walking down St. lane. The boys enjoyed them­ Seldom do I see anything in found an unfurnished apartment Charles Street when I piet him. selves even though we didn't the LOG about the Del Mar. but now needs some furniture. I also met his mother and dad. She's a fine ship, so why Paul Marino has quit the Alcoa If you need any clothes go to dine on hippo steaks. doesn't some member of her run and has returned to the iZollers Clothing Store. The New In conclusion, I'll say that if crew give the LOG a story? Coffee Trail. His brother-in-law, you throw in for a job on the ... Can you name five auto­ Ralph Domminici, is also trying Orleans Seamen's Town House played host to a lot of hot dog Robin Trent, and you are an all- mobiles that begin with the to get back here. eating and coffee drinking sea­ around athlete, you're in for a letter "P?" men. Looking over the SEAFAR­ good time. Rumor has it that in order to ERS LOG of 1946 I came .across pictures of Jerry Rosen­ be a good waiter on passenger thal and V. Meehan. I saw ships a man must have worked Jerry in New York last Oc­ on Bourbon Street. Don't believe tober. He looked good. I spent it. One of the boys read in Life a couple of hours seeing a magazine about rockets flying to movie High Seas. Glenn Ford the moon at the speed of 25,000 had a hard. time convincing mph. He wants to volunteer for the shipowner about condi­ the job. The same lad likes a tions on board. Nowadays we liberty ship because it's a slow call up the SIU Hall and the mover. situation is fixed up in a mat­ ter of hours. Don Short has quit the sea af­ ter sailing "for eight years. He Don't hold your peclures plans to stay home in Canton, and stories of shipboard acti- ; Ohio, and read the LOG. Angelo vities. Mail them to the Sea-/ Gonzalez took a vacation to farers Log, 51 Beaver St., Cuba, and while there he fell New York 4, N. Y. If you in, love. Now he's looking for haven't the timer>r don't feel an apartment in New York. in the mood, just forward de-' Someone once asked, why I tails. We'll do the rest. Picdon't write about oldtimers. tures will be returned if ybu The entbre crew of the Robia Trent pose under the South Okay, Brothers. While talking to wiilu African sun for the camera of crewmember Edward AUnnski. Bidl Shepuard recently, i met Send 'En In .1 �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Seven 6am Says: squared away by Agent McKay PURDUE VICTORY, Jan. 30— G. G. Williams elected ship's A. Thomas, Chairman; Richard delegate by acclamation. Motion E. Weaver, Secretary. Delegates carried that each department reported that there are no beefs make up a repair list. Under pending in any of the depart­ Good and Welfare it was sug­ ments., Ship's Delegate advised gested that the messhall be all book men of the importance cleaned thoroughly. Ship's dele­ of knowing the proper way to gate is to see the Captain about conduct a meeting. He sug­ painting the messroom. Discus­ gested that diiferent men be sion on foc'sle occupied by the nominated for the chaiman's and Wipers. Also discussion on sani­ secretary's job at each meeting. tation. Each man using the laun­ Under Good and Welfare it was dry is to leave it in clean con­ recommended that all fans be dition. Steam tables topside are checked and repaired, if neces­ to be repaired. sary. All hands advised to turn in any linen they might be hold­ cially on night watches. Galley 4 t i YOUR FlGHT POR SlU blower system is to be checked, CLAIBORNE, Jan. 23—J. Bis­ ing. REPRESEMTATIOM and coffee urn is to be repaired, sonnet. Chairman; H. Ridgeway. 4. . 4. POES MOT END WHEN i CLAIBORNE, Jan. 16 — J. YDU HAVE CAST'JOUR. Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ CATAHOULA, Jan. 30— ported that nothing could be VOTE. Bissonnet, Chairman; H. Ridgeway. Secretary. Ship's delegate Thomas F. Freeman, Chairman; done about hanging clothes in reported that all repairs had Elmer Sexton, Secretary. Every- fidley. He said he was going been made. He said that all thihg was reported to be running to talk to Skipper about giving cigarettes turned in for Bremen smoothly in the three depart­ us cigarettes due us before ar­ P. J. Walsh, Chief riving in Hamburg. Discussion would be returned before dock­ ments. ing in Hamburg. There were no Pumpman, moved that delegates on cleanliness in laundry and beefs in the deparlnients, ac­ ch^ck all store.s both up North messhall; cooperation of all cording to the Delegates. A and down South to make sure hands was requested. question was raised about col­ Chief Steward is gejtting enough 4 4. 4. lecting overtime for delayed fresh fruits and vegetables. The WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Jan. sailing and lodging. This matter Fireman made an amendment to 9—William Kane, Chairman: will be straightened out when the effect that Chief Steward be Blackie Connors, Secretary. Mo­ we hit the States. Several needed notified of this action -and that tion carried that ship's delegate repairs wUl be made. One min­ he be shown clause in agreement ute of silence in memory of our that is authority for such action. prepare a letter to the Union By HANK Suggested by William Mansfield asking that an organizer be at departed Brothers. that all men. cooperate in keep­ the ship, and a Patrolman be on While Brother Alex "Ski" Janowski is down there in Balti­ ing recreation hall clean. Ed­ hand to bring members up to more, his brother. Steward Eddie Janowski, is up here visiting the ward Hunt advised that delegates date. night-spots. After hitting many Irish ports, which in his opinion see Purser about getting a slopweren't lively enough, the scow Eddie is on is now heading for chest on board. Antwerp. And is Eddie happy! ... Steward James Hand, champion 4, 4. 4. , 4. t 4. dog-breeder and Florida citizen, anchored into town. After men­ GOVERNOR GRAVES, Jan. 2 ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY, —William McKenna, Chairman; tioning the rock ships (those carrying phosphate), which now and Dec. 26—Jack Bertie, Chairman; John R. Tilley. Secretary. Ship's then come into Tampa, he revealed hov/ he'll be doggedly trying 4 4 4 H. Kirkel, Secretary. Deck De­ delegate reported no beefs pend­ to splice himself to an Electrician's endorsement. Even if he has BEATRICE, Jan. 5^—A. Lolect, partment recommended Captain ing and expects a clean payoff. Chairman; Juan R. Olivo, Secre­ to wear out the books. Tis true, James. There's no short (cir)cuit be asked to allow painting galley Other delegates reported their tary. M. Saliva reported a few to getting those tough endorsements. with spray guns. Galley stove departments in order. New hours of disputed overtime in 4 4 4 -was repaired. Ship's- delegate Business; Recording secretary the deck department. A. Melensaid there were no major ship­ read correspondence from Paul Flash News: George Pasinosky. the oldtimer, was seen dez reported all working okay in board beefs. Department dele­ Hall concerning letter sent by last week squeezing somebody's accordion. And George, who engine department. C. E. Grell gates gave their reports. As previous crew on transportation has handled those so-called portable pianos, is now thinking reported no beefs in stewards de­ ship left Frisco without Chief ruling. Letter was accepted as of buying an accordion.. Say, fellas, imagine a guy going to partment. Good and Welfare: Cook, Steward requested the job read. Motion carried that no sea with an accordion. How good would those barbershop Discussion on lack of laundry be filled. Chief Mate is to be one payoff until any* and all quartets be without barrels of beer to keep the music going facilities aboard ship. asked not to handle booms as Deefs are cleared by Patrolman. and the voices in tune? 4 4 4 this is Bosun's work. Promotion Giszczak reported that library BRET HARTE, Dec. 26—Vin­ of Wiper approved, provided he hias been crated for exchange. cent Kuhl, Chairman; Frank Brother Tom Hamond, Electrician and New Jersey citizen, gets endorsements. Lookout tele­ Mitchell, Secretary. Delegates' has a good shipping card and figures he'll be sailing soon. No phone on bow to be repaired by reports accepted. New Business: doubt he has good reason in singing the popular sea-song "Faraway Electrician. Procedure for pay­ Suggestion .that committee see Places"—although we don't know if _ Tom can sing... Brother ing off discussed by ship's dele­ Captain about ample draw in Joseph Demuth had a humorous argument last week with two gate. One minute of silence for Japan as previous draws were Massachusetts Seafarers, Brothers Murray and Lafrance. The beef Brothers lost at sea. insufficient. Comments made on was whether or not the textile towns of Massachusetts could or t i ^ condition of meat and committee could not be called part of the sticks. We don't know either. We're ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY, was appointed to investigate sit­ strictly from the beery and baseball country of Brooklyn ... Brother Jan. 23—John Devine, Chairman; uation. Recommendation made Roy White, Jr., keeps collecting his mail faithfully every day. Malcolm Cross, Secretary. Status that data on slopchest be up at Wonderful invention these letters... Last week James O'Connell of permits and book men in each 4 4 4 next meeting and be posted for department reported by dele­ SANTA CLARA VICTORY, oncoming crew. One minute of grabbed his gear and grabbed a ship... The ship Brother L Flaherty is on must have sailed since last week. gates. Brothers Cross, Devine, Jan. 22—Kelley, Chipirman; AlGuntlier nominated for ship's vin Carpenter, Secretary. Deck silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 delegate, with Cross being delegate reported disputed over­ 4 4 4 Whether he uses elbow-grease, hammer-lock or a threeelected. Brother Millbrooks time. Mate refused to give per­ SEA TRADER, Jan. 7—J. Car­ quarter-Nelson with his brain muscles, we do say that Frank elected deck delegate by ac­ mission for sougeeing and paint­ roll, Chairman; G. Meltzer, Sec­ Boyne, the ex-wrestler, sure can bend a tine salty poem for clamation. It was recommended ing foc'sles. There were no beefs retary. Delegates reported on the LOG to print. that Bosun get permission from in the engine department, and number of books and permits in Mate to repair deck cargo as none in the stewards depart­ their departments. New Busi­ 4 4 4 safety precaution, inasmuch as ment, except for - tWb hours of ness: Nicholas L. Mark elected Brother W. L. Hammock, of Georgia, writes from aboard the cargo is lumber and is unsafe disputed overtime. Motion car­ ship's delegate by acclamation. SS Fairisle that the crew enjoys the LOG in almost every port to walk on. Brother Breda, a ried that copies of the repair list Motion carried to check repair in the world... Thomas Add Gilham, the Cook, in from a Robin permit, pointed out the several be posted and kept for the next list before returning to the Line voyage ... Joe Wread just sailed into town ... So have Harvey ways in whicii a crewmember crew. Other copies, are to be States. Motion made that foun­ Hill> Franklin Smith and John Bove, the last named is one of the can establish himself as a good turned over to department heads tain midships be fixed as pres­ finest bakers in the SIU... Frank Devlin and Beecher Hardacher Union man. Crew agreed to and Patrolmen. Suggested that sure is low. Education: Short are in town. keep messhalls cleaner, espe­ ship's delegate get in touch with talk by Bock on conduct aboard 4 4 4 New Orleans Hall regarding con­ ship in reference to performers. The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost .to the homes dition of foc'sles. The foc'sles of the following Brothers—Albert Doucette of Massachusetts, are to be cleaned for next crew, THEMEMBEBSHIPSAVS; A SlU Herbert Leavelle of Texas, P. J. Causey of Alabama, Philip as per agreement. Suggestion Livingston of Virginia, Donnie Stokes of Texas, Rudolph made that Patrolman be in­ SHIP MUST BE Schmidt of Mississippi, Frank Guarascio of Wisconsin. Albert formed of condition of topping BEfORE iTPA^drF/ Isaac of California, Dickinson Ellsworth of Maryland, O. W. gear, which Mate has made no Bariield of Florida, Luige lovino of New York, D. Jartin of effort to improve. Crew gave a New York.. . Brothers, where is the most beautiful street in vote of thanks to -the stewards the world? And what is the most beautiful port in the world? department. Adfiress your answers fo this column in care of the LOG 4 4 4 Editor...The transportation clause will be voted on shortly. TWIN FALLS VICTORY. Feb. Study it and then vote. Every good SIU man votes... Mean6—G. G. Williams. Chairman; A. whita keep those ships clean and happy. Hold those meetings A. Smith, Secretary. Delegates often. reported all beefs had been STAY ON yam SHiPAFTBN TNBBND OFTHBBtBCTiON, i/NTiLpye^ ernes seN\yices SiemroReM AN SiUA6m€M€NrJ CUT and RUN GlfAHSrtlf, �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 25, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Bid For Power Seen In CG Order To Radio Operators To the Editor: FORMER SEAFARER AND SHIPMATE This is just another means for the Coast Guard brass hats to get complete control of the Am­ erican. merchant marine, thereby keeping their useless, high sal­ aried plush jobs. Steel Director Crew Lauded By SIU Passenger To Ihe Editor: How is the Coast Guard go­ ing to explain the reason for the Observations as a SIU mem­ ber-passenger enroute from Port delay in ship sailings on or Said, Egypt Hospital to the US about April 1? The CG has pass­ aboard the Steel Director: ed a- rule that all Radio Opera­ The first thing that made me tors on merchant ships must As all Seafarers know, the feel good was the traditional have a new document, a Radio Coast Guard has been trying all good fellowship among our Un­ ion Brothers in making every­ Officer's license, by April 1. kinds of phony moves to con­ thing as comfortable as possible solidate its position. In 1946, the for me. Second: the cleanliness Coast Guard issued a mandate of this ship. that all seamen must carry new I was amazed how clean the ID cards. Only a few of our men messrooms were and asked how fell for this line. Most kept sail­ it was done. Each watch cleans up the messrooms and has a ing on their old papers issued fresh pot of coffee for the watch by the Department of Commerce. To the Editor: coming off. I was invited to at­ In the past year, the Coast tend a meeting, which I had The Brooklyn Kid has gone Guard has issued a mandate to quite a job- doing on account of south for the winter and can be Eubie Flowers (left), former Seafarer, is now wearing the my crippled leg, but I made it seen every day between calls the effect that wartime' AB tic­ at the Astoria in New Orleans. kets would then be considered blue of the US Navy, his mother reports. Seafarer at right and was surprised at how well regulated the meeting was car­ If you're interested, here's the as blue tickets and all deck sea­ is unidentified. ried on—no jumping jacks or story of some of the Brothers: constitution stiffs. Just a regular George Curry and David Cin- men with 36 months discharges business meeting well carried care are on a Far East jump should apply for green tickets. out. All messrooms should be aboard the Gateway City; Sonny PRESSURE MOVE kept as clean as this ship. There Rankin is in Galveston on the To the Editor: minds me "of those old days go­ is no excuse for dirty messrooms. This was plainly a move to Topa Topa; Nick Juzand has an­ ing to sea when some shark I retired my book recently More should be printed about make more seamen carry these swered the call to arms and is picked up a poor guy on the now referred to as Private Nick, little cards bearing the CG seal. and took a shoreside job at the waterfront and collected two cleanliness in forecastles and J. R. Porter Of course, all men wanting to request of my wife. Being a months advance in pay for a messrooms. c/o US Army. Bosun for five years it was rather Chief Steward protect their jobs and the hir­ Last week the New Orleans donkey's breakfast and a suit of heartbreaking to leave my ship­ ing hall applied for the tickets Hall looked like a bit of Beaver oilskins. mates and the SIU. Street moved south. Orville in order to continue sailing. •If any of my old shipmates see WISE SEAFARERS Here I have plenty of work Payne, John Gibbons, Leopold Now the CG feels that the this note, I wish they'd drop me HAVE HOBBIES, Faulkner, Pluck Oliver and many Radio Operators; should be un­ to do in holding down a half- a line. SAYS SEAFARER others out of New York. der their thumb as well. The dozen jobs as building superin­ M. van Ryswyk tendent of a building on Com­ Tell Hank the reason there is CG brass hats must figure that 1125 Commonwealth Ave. To the Editor: no mail from the Knot boats on they know more about radio and monwealth Avenue in Boston. _ I Boston. Mass. A seaman has much spare time the ri^ and bauxite run is that radio maintenance than the FCC work seven days a week from 6 after his working hours, and he AM to 10 PM for $120 a month they have all been laid up. Joe and other government offices do. would be wise if he used that Thomas is requested to drop me Not only is this a useless and four free rooms with heat, RETIRED SEAFARER spare time to work at some electricity and water. I do all a card at the New Orleans HaU. move, as is proved by the fact PUSHED PAY RAISE hobby. It makes a long trip Jamaica Whitey is still beach­ that the Radio Operators must the repairing, and serve as IN CHICAGO PLANT short and gives the man a clean combing down here along with also hold other licenses as weU, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, and sober mind in addition to Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, John Kennedy and Sam Packer. but the men must also wait To the Editor: the gaining of knowledge. James Allen is in towA fresh sixty days before their applica­ Coal Passer and Porter, so you Take a hint from an oldtimer I don't know where to send my from a West African run aboard tions can'be fully processed. It can see I am not running short called "The Professor." At the of work. I am going to or­ correct address to receive my W2 the Del Viento. smacks of a phony move all the ganize if I can to get better con­ statements from Alcoa Steam­ present timp, he, is making an way through. Dennis Saunders ship Company. I would appre­ SIU rung in silver. The reason ditions from these landlords. (The Brooklyn Kid) Milton Williams Working for these birds . re- ciate the company's headquarters he is called Professor is because he also wrote a book during his address. spare time on graphology. I am working here in Chicago PASSING SCENE IN INDIA Again I say that spare time in a plastic molding plant. The weU spent is an asset. There­ Union in the plant has just won fore, do not bend too many a raise. I am a molder steward elbows getting tanked and end­ on the day shift, and found my­ ing behind the eight ball. A self in hot water when I made hobby may save many Brothers the motion and spoke in favor from becoming performers. of pressing for the wage boost. BUI McKay Despite some dirty looks it paid off. " Enclosed is a copy of our un­ GLASS BLOWERS' ion paper (Mine, Mill' and Smel­ UNION OFFICIAL ter Workers) which has a picture PRAISES LOG you might like to see. How many white caps can you see? To the Editor: (Ed. Note: Picture showed SIU I want to take this opportun­ men being clubbed by New York ity to say that I read -the SEA­ police in last year's strike of the FARERS LOG with interest. I Stock Exchange.) think the Hiring Hall is very P. A, Carlson good. It is. democratic and gives the seamen an equal chance for work. After I am through read­ ing the LOG I take it to the fac­ tory and have my fellow shop­ Aboard ship Ihe arm of the men read it. Among the work­ Union Is the Ships and De- ers are a couple of ex-seamen piurlment Delegates. A good and they sure enjoy the LOG. crew, for 'its own protection, .1 wish you and your organiza­ picks its Delegates early, and tion all success in your under­ carefully. Have you and your taking. Fingal Sterling Seafarer. Norman MaRie had his drawing materials all set up a* an Indian boat passed shipmates elected your Dele­ Secretary, Local 20 beneatli the stern of bis ship, the Santa Clara Victory, in Bombay. Above cut is his record gates? Af not, do U now! Flint Glass Blowers of the scene. Union The 'Kid' Likes Wintering In New Orleans Bar Retired Bosun Now Stoking Fires Ships Delegates �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Don't Bite A Dog! A Prayer By WANDERING SEAFARER Upon the problems of our day Oh Lord, let there be light, Let the grief of men be lifted And our sorrows put to flight. • We do not shirk the sweat or toil, This we all understand. For our labor's consecrated To the building of our land. Let simple urge for work and rest Be ours in this life; We do not fear the perils without When our homes are peace and light. What happens to Seafarers while taking the ships to the far flung ports of the world makes interesting reading to the rest of the membership. There is an old saying that if a dog bites a man, that's not news but if a man bites a dog, that's news. Were not suggesting that you go out and bile a dog; however, if you've had an interesting ex­ perience on your trip thai was a little out of the or­ dinary, share it with your fellow Seafarers through the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG. You don't have to be a Jack London to knock out the details of the experience. Just give us the facts and well do the rest. Pictures, too make a story more interesting. If you. or a fellow crewmember, are lucky enough to have a camera along — send your Protect the poor, the weak, the aged, The widow and her kin; May love and brotherhood rule our lives To chasten this world's din. May foolish mighty ones of earth Who revel in false pride Bow down before their unseen God And in his purpose bide. We are the creatures of his will. However great we plan, The great pass on, shorn of their wealth. And leave the working inan. All those who toil are in his care; And heart of his great plan Are those who work for man and God— All this we understand. Page Nine LOG Red Finds Refuge On Ship After Rough Shoreside Job Loyola Victory crewmen snapped by Seafarer Red Fisher as they sunned themselves while the ship passed through the Panama Canal. Left to right—Singleton, Wiper; S. W. Woomer, Wiper; Lloyd Gunnells. Oiler. of what an AB would make for the same hours. While on the behch after a Ontra's Cafeteria was my next three month trip to the Persian stop. I hired on as busboy and Gulf on the Mission San Fern­ stayed there almost two months. ando, I was forced to take a job The eats were good and there because of the West Coast strike. was plenty of work to be done. I accepted a job in the. Park­ The" manager, however, was a After busboys quit view Hospital, but lasted only chiseler. one week and quit. I didn't like right and left, the board had a the pay and the working condi­ meeting and raised the wages 50 tions. Extra "work and low pay cents a day. This happened in Los Angeles, was the rule, although they told us the wages were good. Ac­ a city known for its low wages. tually the pay was less than half The wage standards here are much lower than in San Fran­ cisco and other strong union cities. OUT OF PORT I was getting a bellyful of the rough conditions of working ashore in two-bit eateries when , I am interested in matters of the strike ended. I immediately the kind mentioned in the LOG headed for "Wilmington, and took letter, not only because I am the a job on the Loyola Victory, wife of an SIU member but be­ which took five weeks of load­ cause I am always having to ing and getting her schediole argiae with Some damn fool who ready before she finally sailed. is ever ready to give a seamen a Most of her crew had bee* good kick. flown in from the East Coast. I thank you very much for After running up and down your trouble in sending me the the West Coast for over a month back issues. we finally headed south on the Mrs. P. M. (Pat) Robinson run to New York. The crew(Ed. Note: No trouble at all. proved to be a tip-top gang of The LOG' you requested is on men and all beefs were ironed the way. And we hope you'll out in meetings held aboard ship. Red Fisher keep on.blocking those kicks.) To the Editor: snapshots to the LOG. We'll take care of the developing and printing and the return- ' . ing of the negatives and prints to you. Send your bits of news and snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York. N. Y. ' Seafarer's Wife Staunchly DefendsMember's Viewpoint To the Editor: The men who sail the ships at sea . Are children on his breast, Who see the mirror of God's face In calm or white tossed crest. Would you be so kind as to send me a few copies of the LOG in • , which there is a letter from an SIU seaman concerning the American Red Cross that quite a few of the so-called great be­ lievers would say is not true, Upon the problems of our day unless they read it themselves. Oh God, vouchsafe us light I don't remember if it was the last issue of November 1948 or That men may walk with heads held high the first issue of December 1948. In peace instead of strife. I do know this, however, that the seaihan who wrote it surdy would not come out with a state­ ment like he did, and the LOG To Ihe Editor: you know, Seatrain vessels are wouldn't print it, if there was no the best feeding ships afloat. foundation for it. (Letter by This is to let the Brothers Jack Procell Frank Bose told' how German aboard Seatrain vessels know Ship's Delegate trollops rated over seamen in the To the Editor: that you can get anything done, Seatrain New Orleans Bremen Red Cross.) We the crew of the SS Thomas within reason, to improve living Cresap, Isthmian, wholeheartedly SEAFARERS' HOUSTON HAUNT conditions on your ship, if. you endorse a procedure which we go about it in the right way. feel should be passed on to all SIU members to mull over. "Knowing that you have only The Captain purchased for us 24 hours in port you naturally five million units of penicillin to want to get ashore in that time. be used for our personal needs. But if you will give just a few We in turn assessed ourselves hours of time to bring your re­ $1.38 to be paid in the first Am­ pair list to the Union Patrolmen erican port. Every man in the crew from the Captain down to and company officials, your re­ the Dishwasher donated to this pairs will be made. worthy cause. We believe that if Enclosed are the minutes of this example were followed on the meeting called aboard the all SIU ships it would save a lot of grief and misery to our friends Seatrain New Orleans. The re­ and ourselves. pairs deemed necessary at that We have also adopted a plan meeting have since been ap­ whereby at the end of this cruise proved with the help of New we shall get two receipts for Orleans Port Agent Bull Shepthe amount left aboard. One to pard and Patrolman Buck Step­ go to the Patrolman when we hens. Crewmembers of the Steel Age, Isthmian, pause in a payoff, the other to a responsible There was nothing wrong with Houston ginmill for a few cool ones before shoving off for member of the new crew signing feeding conditions because, as their ship. No names were enclosed with the pic. on. Thus, for a minimum amount. Says Seatrain Repairs Easy To Get Cresap Men Map Health Protection • ^ .. . • .cor-. • /• ,, ..J, •' 'i the new crew can replenish the stock, keeping a certain amount aboard at all times. If this could be done on all ships before leaving the con­ tinental limits of the US, even­ tually there would be no cause for a long drawn out case of VD arising. We hope that this will be discussed by all Seafarers throughout the A&G District, and that appropriate action wiH be taken by all members o* their next ships. The Crew Thomas Cresap ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. �Page Tea Seafarers Put End To Era Of Blue Linen And Bum Chow NOTICE! Crewmembers who were on the following vessels at the time noted are urged to contact Abe Rapaport, in the offices of Ben Sterling, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ way, New York, By LOUIS COFFIN In the Jan. 21 issue of the faring men of which I am proud liOG, we traced the conditions to say I was one- whose princi'prevailing on the American pal purpose was to unite the waterfront from 1919 until 1934. American seamen to secure econ­ During that time the life of a omic betterment. This group was NEW YORK seamen was a veritable hell on affiliated from time to time with miilVlDUAL PONAtlONd earth, with the waterfront work­ one or another of the unions of S. N. Lukey, Jr., fl.Oft: 8. ScRtfwehyk, ers plagued by a three-pronged the American Federation of $3.00; W. T. Elwood. $2.00; J. J. Lykke, $1.00; A. SarK, $1.00; D,,R. Reynolds, scourge—the communists' propa­ Labor. $5.00; D. D. Molter. $1.00; W. Dennis, ganda, the shipowners' stooges $2.00; D. A. Marcaly, $10.00; C. E. SIU IS BORN and the depression. Harper. $1.00; Andrea Lala, $5.00; W. T. Hunter, $5.00; J. M. Nazarlo, $2.00; Finally, in November of 1938, In 1934, action started on the A. E. Anderson, $2.00; R. J. Foelster, West Coast. The much abused the greatest thing that ever hap­ $1.00; F. D. Wall. Pedrol Agtucca, seamen rose up in an attempt -to pened on the American water­ $1.00; J. J. Justus, $1.00; R. Bell, throw off the yoke of their op­ front came aboui—the SIU was $1.00; N. E. Fappas, $25.00: A. C. $5.00; H. D. French, $2.00; W. pressors. As the move took shape born. It was small, but it was Beck. F. Coker, $5.00; V. B. Ybarra, $5.00; compact and of a thriving nature, on the West Coast, seamen in the P. Sosa. $5.00; T. H. Spicht, $5.00; M. Gulf and East Coasts likewise as the period since its birih has M. Manning, $5.00; C. Rivera, $5.00; began to clear the decks for ac­ proved. It has grown into what H. E. Laird, $5.00; A. F. Cairns, $5.00; is now the toughest, most re­ E. R. Hulet, $5.00; F. E. Harper, $5.00; tion. spected maritime union in the W. J. Goss, $2.00; R. P. Barron, $5.00; The ship operators, however, world. O. Seara, $5.00; W. Gardner, $1.00; S. T. McKinney, $2.00; F. L. Webb, $1.00; began to see the handwriting on With the coming of the SIU, R. A. Garcia, $1.00; E. M. Domthe wall. They marshalled their $3.00. forces for counter-action. As a the era of sub-standard condi­ browski, H. E. Dick, $1.00; J. Bendnar, $1.00; tions for American seamen came result, the old ISU came back on E. W. Fowler, $1.00; Samuel F. Brunthe front as the so-called repre­ to a halt. son, $5.00; G. Condos, $4.00; Jesus D. The SIU sealed off the days of Hernandez, $5.00; David B. Albright, sentative of the seamen. blue linen, biifkets for bathing, $5.00; J. G. Mariartz, $6.00; G. Ruf, Immediately, contracts were $1.00; M. M. Iturrino, $1.00; J. Raztin and enamel plates, and crum­ muaz, signed with many companies and $1.00; J. C. Reed. Jr., $5.00; A. Weir. $2.00; G. A. Lindfaro, $2.00; J. the same old labor fakers who my foc'sles."' It wrote finish to long hours, B. Wilson, $6.00; Burton A. Owen, were responsible for the loss of field days without payment of $5.00; T. B. Mendoza, $1.00; Antonio the 1921 strike were back in the R. Des Santos, $5.00; Fred Fannin, overtime, bully Mates, Skippers $5.00; M. R. BaBtista, $1.00; Lam saddle. and Engineers. Ching, $1.00; E. Dakin, $1.00; Ed­ SHORT SPAN Out went the infamous black­ ward F. Lamb, $5.00; Chen Sze Yu, $1.00; W. Kovamees, $1.00; J. P. But the power of these alleged lists and the multitude of other Schaefer, $5.00; Billy Sing, $5.00; seamen's representatives was sordid devices the shipowners Sung M. Hsu. $5.00; August A. Laudi. short-lived. The 1936-37 water­ had employed to beat the Ameri­ sio, $3.00; Philip Guarisco, $5.00; Carol front strike put the boots to the can seamen out of a better way L. Lowell, $5.00. M. U. Ryswyk, $2.00; Earl L. Mor­ of life. ISU forever. ris, $5.00; John Arabasz. $1.00; R. In the place of all these McManus, $1.00; M. H. Babb. $2.00; J. Out of this strike emerged sev­ blights, the SIU brought top Connors. $25.00; Richard Ramsperger, eral organizations. Those seamen wages, unexcelled shipboard $5.00; George A. Riehm, $5.00; Feilden who were stricken with the com­ working and living conditions, J. Folse, $5.00; John C. Jackson, $5.00; pany horrors followed the vari­ and unsurpassed on-the-spot rep­ Trial Committee, $2.00; Jesus Garcia, ous "unions" which were formed $5.00; F. P. Kustura, $6.00; J. F. solely to grab off contracts with resentation. The SIU made sea­ Bishop, $1.00. faring a respectable profession. Gerald F. Porter, $1.00; Edward F. their favorable companies. Coming into being at this time, too, was the communist-inspired National Maritime Union, which was loaded down with long­ haired characters whose only connection with the deep blue tvas through reading sea stories. The NMU was primarily Sn in'Strument of the communist party aimed at gaining control of the vital American waterfront for benefit of the international com­ munist movement. On a smaller, but tougher, Scale was a group of commiehating, independent, active sea- PERSONALS CHARLES PETERS Your mother is anxious to hear from you at • 2953 Fulton Street, Brooklyn 8, N.Y. S; t 4.' HERBERT G. WHITE Dorothy asks you to write her immediately. Her address: 776 East Fifth Street, South Boston. Smdkey Grabenauer, at 412 W. 14th Street, Joplin, Mo. Phone 6941-M. ft ft AUSTIN J. O'MALLEY Communicate with Mrs. R. H. Moore, 234 Charles Street, Waltham 54, Mass. Urgent. * ft ft ft ALVIN L. HARRELL ERNEST '^AUSSIE" KEIST Your wife wishes you to con­ You are asked to contact Mrs. tact her at once. She has' im­ portant papers for you. Her ad­ l ———1 dress: 3004 Central Avenue, Tam­ pa, Florida. Phone: M54684. ft ft ft The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ DUKE HOOD and RAMSEY farers International Union is- available to all members who wish \ fo have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Anyone knowing the where­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have abouts of Duke Hood and his the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every buddy Rantsdy is asked to con­ SIU branch for this purpose. tact G. "W. Poole, Route 3, Box However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 189, Mount Pleasant, Texas. Also hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, anyone who was aboard the Cor­ which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG 51 nelius Ford between November Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ' 1946 and January, 1947, is asked to contact G. W. Poole. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ft ft ft CLEMENT HOSPIDALES fTo the Editor: . Contact Jack M. Dalton, U.S. Marine Hospital, Ward No. 1, I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Galveston, Texas. jaddress below: ft ft ft JUAN VAZQUEZ DE LA CRUZ Name Your mother is very anxious that you get in touch with her Street Address at Ponce,. Puerto Rico. ft ft ft City Zone.. State CLIFFORD NEWTON You are asked to communi­ Signed .... cate at once with "V. L., P.O. Box 317, Pasadena, California. . i Book No. Phone: Sy. 2-8288. Office address: 501 E. Walnut Street. Notice To All SIU Members It Friday, February 25, 1549 THE SEAFARERS LOG MY Moose Peak on Dec. 9, 1946, when she salvaged the SS Sjjetsae. Gibbs, $15.00; J. A. VanDusen. $5.00; J. A. Philips, $5.00; H. C. Coroneas, $1.00; J. J. Stoddard, $2.00; Wasile Kovamees, $25.00; R. H. Daniets, $5.00; W. B. Smith, $5.00; E. Emcken, • $2.00; T. Masalsky, $5.00; P. V. Reyes. $5.00; C. Seng, $5.00; W. A. Guernsey, $25.00; J. Matkoski, $5.00; J. Katz, $5.00; R. M. Katz, $5.00; L. Clarkson, $1.00; L. W. MacDonnell, $2.00. G. R. Breitweg, $1.00; Edward W. Parsons. $5.00; David L. Williams, $5.00; Martin H. Munster, $5.00; Francis Pastrano, $5.00; Paul B. Davis, $5.00; Harold P. Strehle, $5.00; FeUon McK. Baker, $5.00; Leonard J. Garrett, $5.00; Robert C. Drain, $5.00; Mh. Hare, $5.00; Philip F. Ackroyd, $5.00; Thomas M. White, $5.00; Edward C. House, $3.00; Jack Lundy, $5.00; John Roman, Jr., $5.00; James J. McPolin, $5.00; Jacobus Nagels, $5.00; Patrick J. Griffin, $5.00; Joseph V. Sullivan, $5.00; Anthony Debelich, $5.00. SS SUZANNE F. Mateo, $2.00. SS MAIDEN CREEK H. Adamowicz, $2.00; A. T. Dalin. $5.00; J. Popa, $2.00; N. R. Tatr, $2.00; J. Milukas, $2.00; F. E. Perry, $2.00; L. J. Salakos, $2.00; F. G. Vandusen, $5.00; D. L. Hunlon, $2.00; C. C. Kenny. $1.00; P. M. Mariand, $2.00; C. J. McDonough, $3.00; C. Tufaro, $2.00; B. Dollak, $2.00; D. C. T. Pople, $2.00; C. A. Ross. $2.00; A. C. Beck, $5.00; G. Hudanich, $2.00; S. W. Kliderman, $2.00; T. J. Bourse, $2.00; E. B. Youngblood, $2.00; B. Santos, $2.00; F. A. Arana, $2.00; J. Zeschitz, $1.00; E. E. Trainer, $2.00. SS SANTA CLARA VICTORY J. V. Stephens, $2.00; F. V. Regalado, $2.00: J. J. Doherty, $2.00; W. B. Honeycutt, $2.00; N. MafTiS, $1.00; J. Morawski, $1.00; J. A. Vazquez, $5,00; J. P. Forget, $5.00; L. E. McGuade, $5.00; R. B. Radovitch, $5.00; E. E. Casey, $1.00; E. Bocchino, $2.00; Q. Wilde, $3.00; C. J. Huebner, $2.00; R, Rae, $3.00; G. A. Dittman, $2.00; T. J. Hoer, $2.00; S. V. Ortiz, $5.00; B. Benigni, $3.00; N, Whipple, $5.00; A. M. Espy, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY S. Aleieda, $1.00; J. Bourg, $1.00; R, Hueford, $2.00. SS BEATRICE F. Camacho, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK A. Schiavone, $1.00; C. E. Sanchez, $2.00. MONEY DUE SS JOHN HANSEN The following men, who paid off in New Orleans after Yoyage No. 3, have money coming in amounts specified: J. K. Gromsland, $2.28; Jack McCarthy, $3.62, and Lee F. Seleskie, $1.89. Apply at company office, 21 West St., New York City, ft ft ft Checks which have been held for the following Brothers in the fourth floor baggage room. New York SIU Hall for several months, have now been returned to the companies^^ indicated: Olies W. Orr, American Pacific; Angeles Z. Dehesa, Pacific Tank­ ers; John D. Livingston, Pacific Tankers; Sterling P. Mauser, Am­ erican P.^dflc; F. J. Keen, Paci­ fic Greyhound Line; Arlihur Mahood, Delta Line; Joseph Czerwinski, Pacific Tankers. ft ft ft SS STEEL RANGER The following men have 50 hours of overtime money due theni. Contact A. F.- Kane, Marine Department, Isthmian SS Com­ pany, 71 Broadway, New York: Leon Boone, Hipolio Reyes, Eddfews, Fred S. Yelarde, Clarward H. Denchy, Carroll H. Anenee M. Smith, Charles Peters, Harry D. Johnson, Kenneth Reed, Harold R. FaD, Cecil Stapleton. The MV Farallon in February, 1947, when she salvaged the SS W. C. Latta. The MY Great Isaac in March, 1947, When she salvaged the SS John Dickinson. The MC Point Yincente in May, 1947, when she salvaged the SS Kern Hills. The MY . Trinidad Head in July, 1947, when she took the Kern Hills in tow from the Point Yincente. The MY Trinidad Head on January, 1948, when she salvaged, the SS Sinclair Opaline. The Point Yincente in August, 1947, when she salvaged the SS Evergreen State. The MY Great Isaac in De­ cember, 1946, when she salvaged the SS Casa Grande. SIU HRLLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308Vi—-2-3rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK SI Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO.. 85 Third St. Frenchy MicKelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/i Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 \ SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian. SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-87t7 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Beacon 4386 RICHMOND, Calif • SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE. . WILMINGTON 257 5th St, Phone 2599 69 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—^Matquette S90d PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durhqm St. Phone: B59F TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street Elgin 6719 VICTORIA, B.C^ 602 Boughton St. Empire 453f VANCOUVER 568 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 �Friday, February 25, W49 y THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven GS Used Every Trick To Bilk Its Crewmen to fight certification, election or strated. Meanwhile, the SIU pro­ proved more than equal to the for CTMA. In fact, one CTMA (Continued from Page 1.) meeting aboard a Cities Service obstacle course in their path. tested. "^he voting period was ex­ no election. ship turned spontaneously into At the end of August and In the end. Cities Service came When the SIU was certified on tended 60 days through January an SIU rally, so convinced were through the early weeks of Sep­ 20, 1948 at the company's re­ up with the gimmick that forced Isthmian ships, SIU organizers tember, scores of seamen who the men that CTMA -wss a com­ quest. Then the Board itself ex- the second bargaining election pointed out, all the ships owned had sailed in the disputed rat­ pany trick which would give tended the period another 10 this week although it finally or operated by Isthmian became ings on Cities Service ships ap­ them nothing in the end. days to vote the French Creek failed to block a certification or­ part and parcel of the bargaining peared before the NLRB in New imit. Yet, during the voting VOTE ORDERED due in Philadelphia on January der for the ships voted. York to demonstrate that they The gimmick was in the form period, Isthmian had both ac­ On December 30, 1148, the SIU 22. were not supervisors within the The - representatives of the of eight new ships. But before quired and gotten rid of a num­ meaning of the Taft-Hartley Act. received a communication from NLRB and the SIU went to the the question of the new bottoms ber of ships. The company had raised a bogus the NLRB orderir^g an election • dock in Philadelphia prepared came up, the company protested HOUSE DIVIDED issue, the Union contended and in the nine unvoted ships. The to vote the ship, but the com­ the election results. The Union filed a brief with went on to prove its point. SIU was to be the only Union On February 12, three days on- the ballot which would offer pany had a different idea. after the vote's were counted, the the NLRB petitioning the Board Meanwhile, to keep the ball roll­ a choice between the Seafarers BLUNT DEFIANCE company's first protest was to amend its certification order ing the Union was making an and no union at all. A meeting The Cities Service agent in denied by the Board. On Feb­ by including all unlicensed per­ effort to induce the company to was to be held on January 5, Philadelphia flatly refused to let ruary 18 and March 5 the Board sonnel in the bargaining unit as negotiate a contract for the 1949 to organize the voting ma­ either the Union man or the denied, second and third pro­ it had done in the Isthmian case. seven certified vessels. chinery. Unlicensed crewmen, Board's official ivear the vessel. tests. Cities Service then filed Essentially, the situation was the Both Union and company were except Bosuns and Stewards, on supposed to file briefs on the The NLRB representative pointed what, the company lawyer same. the nine ships as of December out that the Board had extended termed "exceptions to the or­ Cities Service had 11 vessels' bargaining unit issue with the 29 were to be eligible to cast the voting period, adding that if der." On March 23, the NLRB when the Union first 'petitioned NLRB within seven days after their ballots. the period had not been ex­ denied the "exceptions," saying, for an election. It had disposed the hearings ended. This gave Once more Cities Service weatended the vote would not count. "the Board having duly consid­ of some and acquired others, and the company the opportunity it seled. No notice had been re­ The company's Philadelphia ered the matter and it appearing eight ships had been in the fleet wanted to stall things along for ceived by the company, the law­ agent bluntly defied the Govern­ that the Exceptions are lacking when the voting order went out, another six weeks. The company yer, claimed. Company stalling ment agency, acting, it was re­ jn merit for the reasons stated in the SIU demonstrated. Seven of lawyer wrangled two extentipns, continued until the afternoon of ported, on express orders he had the aforesaid Order of March 5, these Ivid been voted, "and eight the second one until October 29. Thursday, February 17. In fact, received by telephone from 1948, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED new ships had been acquired COMPANY UNION the company hasn't stopped stall­ Cities Service headquarters at 70 that the said Exceptions be, and during the voting period, the By this time, the Cities Serv­ ing yet, as the stories of the vot­ Union- showed, adding that partial Pine Street in New York. they hereby are, overruled." ice lawyer had thought of a new ing and the injunction in this certification created a house di­ The ship was eventually voted trick, a company union. It was issue indicate. TAFT-HARTLEY TOO vided in which the employers in Jacksonville, but by that time On February 16, at a final The New York Regional Direc­ could play one set of ships too late for hini to get a second the company had managed to cut meeting of the 'Union, the com­ union on the ballot in any elec­ the number of personnel eligible tor of the NLRB recommended against another. pany and the NLRB in New tion, but he apparently thought to cast ballots to sevbn. The to the Board's -national head­ The NLRB in this instance that if Cities Seiwice seamen York, the company first refused quarters iri Washington that the Lone Jack, which was running agreed with the company's posi­ could be lured by extravagant to cooperate in any way until on charter in the Pacific, never SIU be certified as the bargain­ tion and refused to reverse its promises into supporting a com­ the 10-year old Feder.al Court was voted in the first Cities ing agent for Cities Service sea­ peculiar decision. The Union pany union they would vote to writ ordering Cities Service to . Service election and for that rea­ men in the voting unit. The immediately petitioned for rec­ reject the SIU. Moi'eover, any­ allow NMU organizers aboard its son was included in the present company's objections were im­ ognition on the nine unvoted body who failed to join could be ships was rescinded. When it material, the regional office de­ ships which were as overwhelm­ voting unit. blacklisted. It was quite an idea, was explained that rhe NMU clared. With the obvious intention of ingly pro-SIU as the balance of but it didn't work. had withdrawn all interest, the And then came another wait­ the fleet. But there was littlp keeping the Lone Jack away The new organization was company lawyer finally said that from an American port as long ing period as the SIU and the question but what the compahy called the Citco Tanker Men's he would bring in the terms on as possible to the discouragement Cities -Service seamen waited for would force an election order, Association, quickly shortened to which Cities Service v/ould co­ and demoralization of the crew, the heavily burdened Washing­ then stall the voting off as long CTMA. It first came into being operate on Thursday morning. the company then demanded that ton headquarters of the NLRB as possible. around October 1, 1948, and was STILL MORE TRICKS the voting period be extended to issue the certification order. At the end of June, the Union obviously a company lawyer Not until the order came could moved again, asking that the another 75 days. On Thlirsday morning, the scheme from the beginning. The company also had the gall further steps be taken. Mean­ NLRB conduct a bargaining elec­ company said it would cooperate CTMA's headquartei's was in a to present additional demands while, the Cities Service seamen tion on the nine unvoted ships. building in Linden, New Jei'sey, if the vote were put off imtil which would have wiped the en­ continued to ride the ships. It was this petition which finally where notbody but attorneys had after February 23. The Board tire election off the x-ecord book. One thing that slowed up the resulted in this week's balloting, offices. One of its first functions turned this down. Specifically, the company NLRB was the Taft-Hartley Act. the Cities Service company hav­ The company said it would co­ was to cii'culate propaganda operate if there no voting on asked: Under the act, the Board had be­ ing managed to stall for time smearing the SIU which was That the eligibility clause be come badly disintegrated or­ through seven and a half long Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. identified only as an "outside changed to allow voting by ci-ew- ganizationally speaking with all months. The company still had The Board also rejected this. xmion." men employed immediately be­ responsibilities The company also proposed divided. The plenty of tricks. The SIU at once exposed fore the balloting date instead backlog of cases had more than that all voting be done between*^ CTMA for what it was, a com­ OBSTACLE COURSE Of as of the original eligibility doubled. And all manner Of sit­ Boston and Baltimore, a re­ After an informal hearing pany creation, and showed its quirement the Board turned date; that all proceedings stop uations had to be re-valued to similarity to company unions in until the eligibility was changed; accord with the obnoxious early in July, the NLRB an­ Standard Oil's and Sun Oil's "no down later. nounced that the voting unit in that it be allowed other relief measure. What the company was up to overtime" fleets. In the LOG, seemed clear enough to the SIU. and alternative, a sort of omni­ 'Finally, on May 24, the NLRB such an election should include it was pointed out that legitimate bus clause; that the original elec­ issued its certificatiorj order. And "All unlicensed personnel on unions arose as rank-and-file Eight Cities Service ships were tion order be rescinded; that pro­ it struck the SIU like a bomb­ board vessels owned or operated movements. They, did not have due to hit American ports over by the marine division including ceedings be remanded for fur­ shell. the weekend. Some of these deck, engine and stewards, ex­ headquarters in the offices of were to run into Gulf ports. ther hearing; and that still other In a ruling which shattered the cluding radio operators, pursers slick lawyers, the SIU paper Tuesday, February 22 would be relief be granted. precedent it had set in the Isth­ and unlicensed personnel aboard said, but they did have demo­ a holiday. The Union organizers SIU. 5 TO I mian case the year, the Board those vessels of which the Union cratically elected officers, consti­ said that it looked as if the com­ This meant another election certified the SIU as bargaining tutions and regular meetings. pany might fire the crews, sign with the company hand-picking agent for the seven ships which has been certified by the NLRB." CTMA'S JOKER new crews and get the ships out The company lawyer walked •the crews. Naturally, the SIU; had actually been voted, but not before the deadline. Or there Exposure stimulated the com­ out of the meeting when the -remembering that the Votes on for the Lone Jack which had the Isthmian fleet had been been in foreign waters through­ NLRB refused to let him have a pany lawyer into actually pro­ might be so few men eligible counted before all the vessels out the voting period, and not stenotypist take down minutes. ducing a constitution. It wasn't to vote left when the balloting After this preliminary meeting, much of a constitution, if indeed began that the company could had voted, protested strongly for the eight new ships which the Cities Service company found it was a constitution at all. The claim that the entire election was against any further delays. The the company had acquired. another gimmick under the au- biggest joker was that the chief "not x'epresentative," and try to NLRB agreed with the Union. This meant that nine ships tiiority of the Taft-Hartley Act executive of CTMA, and the have the result thrown out. On February 9, the votes were were not certified. And this in tallied. The results were what turn meant many other things. whose hidden dangers were only judge and jury in all grievance A suggestion that one ship, the any Cities Service seaman could It meant, to sight an extreme just becoming apparent to or­ procedures was to be a person SS Government Camp, be voted have predicted a year earlier. possibility, that Cities Service ganized labor. Under the union- outside the union called the "Ad­ abroad under consular supervi­ Preference ran five to one for could sell the seven certified smashing law, the company visory Counselor." It took a sion was agreed to by all parties. claimed, Stewards, Bosuns, minimum of imagination 1o see This is the background of the the SIU. ships, replace them with seven Despite firings and "threats of more and say "Phooey" to the Pumpmen and Machinists were that the counselor would be the Cities Service election. It is supervisors, and covild- not vote company lawyer himself or at the story of the fight of the firings, -vicious anti-Union pro­ Union. Certainly, there was in a bargaining election con­ least a henchman. Citids Service seamen to obtain paganda and other company ac­ nothing the labor-hating Cities The SIU met the company representation on wages and con­ tivities, more ihan 83 percent of Service officials would have pre­ ducted by the Board. "Taft-Hartley or no Taft-Hart­ union unwaveringly. All Sea­ ditions through the Seafarers In­ the CS tankermen eligible to ferred to say. ley, it's the same old story," SIU farers or pro-Seafarers men in ternational Union. Their deter­ cast their ballots named the Sea­ REPEAT BATTLE farers as their bargaining agent. organizers said. The company Cities service crews were di­ mination and the determination There were 153 votes for the The order also meant that the was continuing its policy of seiz­ rected to sign up for CTMA so of the SIU to give them the pro­ SIU, and only 30 against. * men on the nine pn-certified ing upon one petty legal ob­ that the company would be un­ tection afforded by a Union con­ Meanwhile, the NLRB still had ships would have to go through stacle and setting it up to ex­ able to find who exactly was tract, are the core of an impor­ tant struggle in the history of to certify the SIU as bargaining the entire process their Brothers haust the Union organizers and who. It was clear that Cities Service maritime labor. That stx'Uggle is agent for the unlicensed person­ on the certified ships had ex­ the majority of Cities Service nel on Cities Service ships, and perienced. If they had to they seamen who wanted a Union men themselves were unim­ not yet over, but a great advance the company could be expected had to, as they have demon- contract. However, the seamen pressed by the shrill claims made has been made. �Page Twelve - T BE S E AF A R E R S' LOG Friday, February 25» 1949 \ Fired For Union ArtivitVr Sny CS Sotnndn 'Was Canned For Union Activity' By CHAS. R. GARNER, DM This week the SIU filed charges of unfair labor practices against the Cities Service Oil Company in behalf of 15 men who were fired by the company because of their union affiliation. As the company vainly sought to stem the rising tide of pro-Union sentiment aboard its ships it swung the axe even more violently and arbitrarily than ever before. To the long list of men who have been made victims of the company's in­ famous system of firing and blackballing, there have been added in the past few months the names of many who have dared protest the abusive shipboard conditions and who have indicated pro-union sentiment. Among the victims of company abuse and discrimination are more than 100 Cities Service tankermen who have come to SIU Halls and re­ ported their plight. They also described conditions and treatment of*men on Cities Service ships that were wiped out long ago on other ships when Union contracts went into effect. Among these blackballed Cities Service seamen are those for whom the Union filed charges with the NLRB this week (see story on page one). On this page are statements from some of these Cities Service sea­ men, just for the record. While I was working in the rain on Saturday night, Febru­ ary 19, the Skipper of the Fort Hoskins put it to me bluntly: "Mr. Garner, you have made me very unhappy about missing the shifting of ship in Texas. So, your services will no longer be required." That was his way of telling me I was canned for Union activity. The incident he referred to happened a week earlier in Cor­ pus Christi, Texas, and from which I had been excused. Inas­ much as I was a day worker I was not required to be aboard. The Mate had told me at the time that I could go ashore while the vessel shifted. As far as I could determine I was accept­ By ROCKY MILTON. AB diplomat, but 1 don^t think able to the ship's officers and there's one in the company's was okay for another trip. In Cities Service came up with fleet who could fill the bill. Of­ fact, the Mate had asked me on a phony excuse for firing me off ficers are jumped up, not on their the morning of the 19th to stay the Fort Hoskins in New York ability, but for their loyalty to on Feb. 19, but they fired me the company. The company re­ aboard for another trip. At the time I was fired we for nothing but Union activity. wards its officers according to were taking stores aboard while When the company let me go— the nuniber of rings in their at the very last minute without noses. even five minutes' notice — they The Chief Mate on the Bents claimed that I missed shifting Fort, Woodrow Holler, was more of ship in Corpus Christi. I a chain gang supervisor than a wasn't even on watch at the ship's officer. On the last, trip time, nor were any of us in­ I made on that ship, he threat­ formed that the ship was to be ened the whole crew with firing shifted. The same charge was "When this ship gets home," he rigged on the other men who said, "I'm going to fire everyone were fired along with me for of you..." the same reason—Union activity. As for the Fort Hoskins, Cap­ I had been aboard the Fort tain Flaniken and Chief Mate Hoskins since Dec. 7. Previously "Hurricane" Hall are the two I sailed aboard the Archers Hope best organizers for the Union on and the Brents Fort, also Cities the ship. ROCKY MILTON Service ships. I worked hard. I did my job on all these ships. I couldn't have lasted so long if I hadn't. On the Fort Hoskins, Captain Flaniken and Chief Mate By E. W. BAMBERGER, FWT The ship's anti-union grape­ Hall led me to believe that I vine had cooked my goose. Re­ 1 have joined the ever-growing marks I had made to the Chief was a good worker. CHARLES R. GARNER But nobody in his right mind ranks of seamen fired from Cities Engineer and Second Assistant, can expect a decent, square deal Service ships for pro-SlU senti­ both of whom were loud in their * we lay at anchor. We still car­ from Cities Service. To the com­ ments. praise of CTMA, had been passed ried oil from Corpus Christi. The pany, the men are just scum. In In my case they made no pre­ along to the Skipper. After company paymaster and port the past six months there have tense as to the reason for my months of soaking up their steward came out to the ship been 10 Bosuns on the Fort Hos­ discharge—1 had been found CTMA ballyhoo, I told the Engi­ guilty of praising the SIU. At neers that there was no compari­ on a launch, and after they left kins. Why? the ship I was told I was can­ Besides firings right and left, the payoff of-the Archers Hope son between the CTMA and the ned. Somehow my name must particularly for Union activity, at Petty's Island near Camden, SIU. have gotten on their blacklist. conditions on Cities Service ships N. J., 1 was told by the Captain They had no grounds for fir­ They wasted no time in tell­ are crummy." The chow is no that my services were no longer ing me. Union activity was my ing me I was through, as the good. But dare open your mouth needed. When 1 pressed him ship was scheduled to vote that about anything and your num­ for details he said, "You are a only sin. Before working on the evening outside the company ber is up. little bit overly excited about Arches Hope, I had sailed on the Cantigny and Bents Fort, gates. A ship's officer should be a union activities." both Cities Service ships. On these vessels my work was satis­ factory. Prior to my la.st trip on the Archers Hope I received a letter By GIL VILA, OS and stood my watch on time. No from the Skipper recommending mention was made of the inci­ me for further employment. The After almost eight months dent at the time, for it had the letter said in part: "He has been aboard the Cities Service ship full approval of the entire top­ at all times sober and cohcienFort Hoskins 1 got the boot— side gang. tious and ai credit to this ship... they learned 1 was a pro-SlU In canning me, the Skipper Should he desire to rejoin this men. Only hours before our must have had a tough time vessel, it is recommended that he ship docked in New York 1 re­ keeping a straight face, as earlier be reassigned as Oiler." ceived a wire from the SIU noti­ he had given me a letter of fying me that voting was going A few weeks after that rosy recommendation for re-employ­ to begin. That tipped off the ment. 1 had intended to go endorsement I was axed, along Captain that 1 was pro-SlU. Of home to Oklahoma for a short with eight other pro-SlU men, course they had a fish around visit and his letter was a guar­ all for union activity, although for another reason to fire me, so antee of re-employment in Cities they dug back and came up with Service. The letter noted that 1 various other reasons were given a phony excuse. by the company in their cases. had performed my work in a In Corpus Christi a week commendable manner and had There is no security for the earlier I was excused from shift­ his wholehearted recommenda­ seamen, and life aboard ship is ing ship at 1 AM as I was on the tion for a new job upon my re­ made intolerable. No repair lists 4 to 8 watch. At the time the turn. 1 wonder what the com­ are allowed—just the suggestion Chief Mate okayed me to go pany would say if 1 took his that repairs are needed is enough ashore while the ship shifted. I letter to their employment office returned after the job was done today, GIL VILA to get a man fired. Talks Pro-Union, Makes Blackllst By WILLIAM FRANK. FWT , I have sailed oh the Cities Service tankers Lone Jack, Gov­ ernment Camp and the- Archers Hope. I signed on the Archeirs Hope on Oct. 31. Then I was in­ jured in a shoreside accident and had to be hospitalized for a short time in New York in November. . .1 M 'Open Your Mouth And Your Number Is Up' Gets Ax Despite Skipper's Praise Gets Telegrum From SIU — And Is Fired WILLIAM FRANK Since that time 1 haven't been able to get a job aboard a Cities Service ship. The big reason why I'm black­ balled by Cities Service is- that they've got me on the books as being pro-Union. On the Archers Hope, shortly before I was hos­ pitalized, I had arguments with the Second Assistant about unions. I said just what I thought. Since that time they've had no use for me. I've waited around the offices on Pine Street for months. I've seen guys conie in get a job in the space of a few minutes. The Government Camp is si good example of the way things work on Cities Service ships. Guys get fired at the drop of a hat. When I went aboard they had taken a whole new black gang except for four or five guys. Of the men kept over one was a Wiper who had been do­ ing clerical work for the Engi­ neer. He had a car. 'When we were in Lake Charles, he and the Engineer drove down to Corpus Christi. When they came back, the Wiper had a FWT's ticket. They fired me and he took my place. This was typical of the "fair­ ness" that practically all. men grew to look for from the hands of Cities Service. •.' iiiii iliilii EDW. W. BAMBERGER � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 25, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 8 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CITIES SERVICE MOVE TO HALT ELECTION IS BLOCKED BY NLRB CS USED EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK TO DENY MEN SIU REPRESENTATION COMPANY SNEAK INJUNCTION IS MODIFIED BY COURT ORDER;SIX CREWS ALREADY POLLED CITIES SERVICE VIOLATES LAW,SIU CHARGES SAYS CS INJUNCTION VIOLATED LAW SIU CHARGES'UNFAIR PRACTICES' CS SNEAK INJUNCTION IS BLOCKED ALEIN WAIVERIS EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 1 EXPECT BLAND BILL TO BE OUT BY MARCH 1 RULE RELAXED ROBIN TO RESUME AFRICAN TRADE SEAFARERE GIVES AID TO TEACHERS GUILD IN CAMPAIGN FOR HIGHER PAY,MORE SCHOOLS GOOD SHIPPING PERIOD CLEARS FRISCO OF AVAILABLE MANPOWER TUG,SHOREGANG JOBS BIG HELP TO PORT MOBILE SHIPPING AND SHOREGANG JOBS TAKE CARE OF SAN JUAN SEAFARERS PORT SAVANNAH HAS BUSY WEEK ROBIN TO CARRY GRAIN TO EUROPE UNTIL SOUTH AFRICA RUN RESUMES CAPE COD CANAL BOASTS COLORFUL HISTORY HARDWORKING TRENT CREW OVERCOMES MANY SETBACKS SEAFARERS PUT END TO ERA OF BLUE LINEN AND BUM CHOW CS USED EVERY TRICK TO BILK ITS CREWMEN FIRED FOR UNION ACTIVITY,SAY CS SEAMEN 'WAS CANNED FOR UNION ACTIVITY' TALKS PRO-UNION MAKES BLACKLIST 'OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND YOUR NUMBER IS UP' GETS AX DESPITE SKIPPER'S PRAISE GETS TELEGRAM FROM SIU- AND IS FIRED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/25/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c08e50c520dccdb86406b940f412b48e.PDF 3cf0f8e0914c4828fb707285c42875de PDF Text Text CITIES SERVICE STALL FAILS: ELECTION DATE NEW YORK, Feb. 18—^The regional National Labor Relations Board, at a final hearing in this port yesterday morning, flatly rejected Cities Service's last feeble objections to a collective bar­ gaining election and indicated that polling of the unlicensed personnel could be expected to begin at any moment. When the hearing adjourned, the NLRB de­ clared that both Union and company would be ad­ vised very shortly of the mechanics of the balloting Official Orgatiy Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA and the date voting would start. The Regional Board emphasized that it was under order from Washington to conduct an election, and that it NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1949 No. 7 VOL. XI -ri would comply with the order whether or not the company cooperated. There was no sign that the company would offer any cooperation at all. Thursday's hearing climaxed a final series of meetings, the pur­ pose of which was to set the election date, and set up elec­ tion procedure. These meetings were marked by Cities Service's vain attempts to stall for time so that incom­ ing crews could be fired from the nine ships to be voted. The Gommittee Asks Eight Delegates To Cohventlon A recommendation that the eight men nominated to serve as delegates to the SIU biennial convention/to be held in.Balti­ more on March 29, stand elected and a referendum be dispensed with has been made by a Head­ quarter Credentials Committee in its report of February 11. The report will go before the next regular meetings of the A&G District for membership action. The Committee recommended that "inasmuch as certain prob­ lems of the International have arisen since the convention... in order for the A&G District to be thorough represented at this convention, all eight men stand as elected." AVOID COMPLICATIONS The Committee pointed out that the election^ expenses saved will far exceed the costs of send­ ing an additional delegate, and will avoid the complications that might arise from conducting two referendums at the same time. The eight candidates whose credentials were found to be in order and are recommended to stand elected as delegates are: Paul Hall, L. A. Gardner, L. J. Williams, E. Sheppard, C. Tan­ ner, Ray White, A. Michelet arid A. S. Cardullo. Members of the credentials committee are: Matt Fields, Lars Hillertz, Sam Luttrell, Bing Miller, Stephen Carr and C. Puncer. URGENT: All pro-Union men employed aboard Cities Service ships on Dec. 29. 1948. should report immedi­ ately to Director of Organi­ zation Lindsey Williams at SIU Headquarters, 51 Beaver St., New York City, bring­ ing all discharges with them. J company's aim, of course, was to prevent pro-Union men, from casting ballots. The company made its last ef­ forts to block the election at a meeting on Wednesday. At that time, the Cities Service lawyer, (Continued on Page 11) Green Demands Fnii Repeal Of Slave-Labor Act SIO Rallies Itation-Wide Sumort For KaaJ Bill The Bland-Magnuson Bill to guarantee that 50 percent or more of all Marshall Plan and other foreign aid cargoes move in American ships regardless of their point of origin was still in the hands of the Merchant Ma­ rine Committee of the House of Representatives the middle of this week. When the commit­ tee would report the bill and what consideration would be given the crippling amendments proposed by the Maritime Com­ mission's Admiral Smith and ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman was not known. Meanwhile, SIU Headquarters continued to urge Seafarers to write to their Congre.ssmen and Senators to warn them of the necessity of passing the bill without amendment lest the Am­ erican merchant marine suffer a devastating blow. SIU offi­ cials pointed out that the amend­ ments were nothing more than the "Hoffman Plan" in disguise. At the same time, hundreds of unions from every corner of the country continued to stand shoul­ der to shoulder with the Sea­ farers in the fight to save the jobs of 10,000 to 15,000 American seamen. . Representative Schuyler Otis Bland of Virginia introduced his bill to forestall ECA Adminis­ trator Hoffman's attempt in De­ cember to sidestep the 50-50 pro­ vision in present Marshall Plan legislation by threatening to cut bulk cargo allocations to Amer­ ican ships because American freight rates • were too high. Some double talk about freight rates in the present law gave Hoffman a loophole. FORCED POSTPONEMENT The SIU immediately protested and rallied the entire labor movement to its oside in the fight to save the American mer­ chant marine and the jobs of American seamen. Hundreds of unions, local and international, AFL and CIO, responded by sending protests to Senators and Congressmen. Finally, Hoffman postponed his plan until April 1. Hundreds of Senators and Con­ gressmen, most of them already aware of the danger, • pledged their support of the SIU's posi­ tion. When Representative Bland introduced his bill into the House, and Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington introduced an identical bill into the Senate, the SIU and the rest of American labor began to urge passage of the bills without amendment. Paul Hoffman and the Mari­ time Commission countered by offering amendments that would cripple the measure by restrict­ ing American ships to half those cargoes originating in US ports only, and by giving the Commis­ sion authority to waive even this protection at any time. MORE SUPPORT But neither the SIU nor the rest of organized labor was fooled by the Hoffman-Smith amendments. Last week, AFL President William Green tele­ graphed the SIU that the AFL legislative committee would urge passage of the Bland-Magnuson Bill without amendments. And (Continued on Page S) In- testimony before the Senate Labor Committee, now in its third week of hearings on the Truman labor bill, AFL Presi­ dent William. Green urged the committee to recommend to the Senate full repeal of the TaftHartley Act, which he described as "impracticable, unworkable and destructive to the common, elemental rights of labor." In its place he urged enact­ ment of the new Truman bill with a few minor amendments. President Green, speaking of the AFL's experience with the T-H Act, lambasted the law as making it a crime to pursue free collective bargaining with em­ ployers in many instances, even when the object was an agree­ ment satisfactory to both sides. During Green's appearance be­ fore the committee, he was cross-examined by co-creator of the T-H Act, Senator Robert Taft, who -labored unsuccessfully to obtain concessions from the AFL chief on his defense of the closed shop. The AFL head also told the committee that he was pleased to find the proposed bill contained nothing that provided, in his opinion, for the use of the in­ junction in national strikes. He urged the Senators to leave the bill that way in the final draft. �THE} SE A F Amm Rm LmCi Page,Two Frldar*^ February 18r 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 jSntered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 To All Our Friends Eveir since EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman an­ nounced his plan back in December to divert Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to low standard foreign flag vessels, a storm of protest has raged that is heartening evidence of the fact that there arfe many who are deeply interested in preserving the jobs of thousands of American seamen and in maintaining the vital role of the merchant marine in our national welfare. Among those wl^o have most vigorously denounced the Hoffman plan for the dangers it poses for the nation in general, and the maritime industry in particular, are the forces of organized labor. In every corner of the country, in almost every town, city and state, the voice of the organized body of Apierican working men and women has been raised in support of the SIU in its fight to prevent Hoffman from succeeding with his scheme. At the very outset, hundreds and hundreds of trade unions demanded that Congress make short shrift of Hoffman's dynamite-laden proposal. In the past few weeks thfey have stepped up the battle with renewed vigor as they stressed their support for the Bland-Magnuson meas­ ure which would effectively block the loopholes in the present law through which Hoffman intends to effect his plan. W. LAMBERT R. SCHERFFINS P. SADARUSKI W. GARDNER H. STILLMAN J. DENNIS LIPARIA E. PRITCHARD No matter what the final outcome, each of the labor unions who have so admirably joined in the fight may rest assured that it has won a place in the hearts of Seafarers everywhere. Our Obligation if if if STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL Since the day when man advanced from scrawling N. DORPMANS ;= pictures on the walls of his-cave to communicating with M. J. LUCAS his fellow man on parchment, agreements have been made J. MASONSGONG binding one to another for the prcjtection of the interests These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, J.' HOPKINS r of each. Marriage contracts, sales agreements, treaties, all as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find, iimo hanging A. J. CAMERA of them bind individuals, companies and nations to specific heavily on-their .hands. • Do what you can to cheer them up by J. RODRIGUEZ writing them. O. O. MILLAN It actions. J. C. SHELDON ? BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. MOACK F.STOKES I Following the industrial revolution, mass organizaC. SIMMONS G. E. GALLANT J. P. WETZLER I tions of workers evolved to protect their common inter-] C. S. GALLANT G. FOLEY G. STEPANCHUH F, KUMIUGA |l| ests, and with them union contracts. VIC MILLAZZE J. REYES C. BRESNAN F. ALASAVICH J. GRANGAARD An SIU contract today bears no resemblance to one E. E. CABRAL R. WILT. K. JENSEN .R.; COOTE drawn up in the 19th Century, but the principle is the H. E. HANCOCK P. HUSEBY - F. CHRISTY same: the agreement of employer and employee, repre­ M. WILLIS A. REIBUS E. LAWSON L. GORDON (City Hospital) sented by his union, to perform certain duties. C. AMELINK J, KIDD % % The responsibihties of an SIU man on board ship BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. if % if MOBILE MARIWE: HOSPITAL are outlined in the agreement signed with the operator, O. HARDEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. McGUFFY ,who has the right to expect the man to perform his duties ' H. GJERDE A. CARDONA J. LAFFIN W.' E. WEAVER as specified; in return the employer is required to abide A. DUNTON J. PUGH J. B. SAIDE C.JOHNSTON E. MATTSSEN by the terms to which he has put his signature. W. O. WILLIAMS C. MOATS W. WALKER A. J^ELSON ' The companies have learned that the Union expects R. SHEDD W. MAUTERSTOCK P. E. YARBROUGH W. CURRIER them to live up to their part of the agreement in pro- C. CARROLL E. SMITH i C., REFUSE • ' yiding high wages, first-class shipboard living and tvork- W. ROSS P. VANDERICK . J. PALMER LANEY ing conditions. When the company violates the contract T. W. SULLIVAN ' I. , C. BROWN , J. CHASSEREAU the Union ^teps in and takes corrective action. The Union, W. HUGHESE. LEARY . ! F. CHIAUETTA W. BISKASA by the same token, has gone on record to deal severely P. WALSH L. CALBURN T. BURKE R. HENDERSON ,with performers, gashounds and foulballs who do not hold K. FERDINAND N. BOSANYI S. CAPE E. TORRES yip their end. W. WISLCOTT R. EVANS t. t. i. ' SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. The SIU agreements with its operators are the best L. TICKLE V.SALLIN A. WARD i . JOE GOUDE in the industry. It's only through cooperation by both R. SOUZA R. GRESWALD J. MAESTRA T. C. MUSGROVE / parties that the contract will .continue to remain at the '•A.-RAMAS W. VAUGHAN -' A. 'C. MCALPIN I top. It's the obligation of the individual SIU member to •E. 'RHAEDS ^ ^ J. O'NEILL STANLEY KASMIRSKY jsee to it that our end of the contract is upheld. •I.' SUCHEUITS M. MENDELL' Er'G. BREWER New la The Marine Hospitals �Friday, Febniaxy 18, 1849 Setting up *3 union welfare plan demands solution of a ser­ ies of problems in actuarial sta­ tistics, if the plan is to be sound. It is necessary to know what amount of money will be avail­ able and at what rate claims for specific benefits will be made. In fact, until an estimate of the amount of money available is computed, it is impossible to describe the kind and amount of benefits to be disbursed. FOR INSTANCE Suppose, for instance, that a union wants weekly employerpaid cash benefits for those of its members who are temporarily immobilized by sickness. Before an agreement can be reached, somebody has to figure out how many benefits cap be expected to be claimed each year. Then, depending upon the size of the weekly payment, the amount of money to be set aside can be determined easily. Predicting such a claim rate is a difficult task, however. Many elements enter the pic­ ture. Anyone considering the. prob­ lem must certainly look into the records of the industry. He must know something about the THE S E AF^ARERS LOG sickness and accident rates of true whether it embraces just the industry and of the particu­ one or all of the various possi­ lar plant covered by the plan. bilities including life insurance, Perhiaps he will want to analyze sickness and similar benefits, the union itself by age groups, special benefits for men with length of time in the union, tuberculosis or other debilitating number of members with one diseases and pensions. or more persons dependent upon Nevertheless, the previous ar­ them and so forth, because sick ticle in this series found that benefits and other benefits some­ elements in the welfare plans times are set up by sliding scales. of the United Mine Workers, the Longshoremen and the Ladies DIGGING. DEEP. Garment Workers were worthy To: get the-answers to problems of study by Seafarers. Equally like the one outlined above, of­ worth- looking into are the wel­ ficials at SIU Headquarters are fare plans of other unions. probing deep into Union records For instance^ there is the wel­ and into statistics of the mari­ fare plan obtained by a group time industry. When all the sta­ of three AFL painters' locals in tistics have been assembled, and Brooklyn from an employers as­ when more welfare plans of sociation. other unions including Europeaiii Under this plan, the employers seamen's unions have been stud­ make weekly payments to the ied, the SIU will be ready to trustees of a group insurance formulate a plan of. its. own- fund, the ^yments amounting to present as a major demand to three percent of the wages at the next meeting with the disbursed for the week. With shipowners. One thing every­ the money the trustees purchase body already knows is that a group life, accident, sickness, welfare plan for American sea­ hospital and surgical insurance men is long overdue. for both the painters and their Because the maritime industry families. has characteristics which no ARBITRATION other industry possesses, any welfare plan for seamen must be There are eight trustees, four largely "tailor made." "This is from the unions and four from the employers. Provision is made for immediate replacement of any trustee who is unable to serve. If at any time the trustees cannot agree on a question, the question goes to arbitration. Of the money collected, the trustees can use up to five per­ cent to defray their own admin­ istrative expenses including lease of an office and at least one audit a year. The balance goes for premiums on the insurance which is obtained from an in­ surance company. The trustees hold a master group insurance policy issued by the insurance company. Each em­ ployee holds a certificate of his participation in the plan. His certificate can be suspended or terminated for good cause. If there ever should be in­ sufficient money to meet the premiums, the trustees are au­ thorized to reduce the benefits asked and thereby reduce the premiums themselves. Another plan is the "New York plan" of the Amalgamated Cloth­ ing Workers of America, CIO, the men's clothing makers. A central fund purchases insurance from an insurance company set up by*the union and the em­ ployers. FHe Claims Far Jobless Pay Without Delay The mechanics of unemploy­ ment insurance are somewhat complicated insofar as merchant seamen are concerned, because of the lack of uniformity in the laws of the various states. How­ ever, this should not keep unemplbyed seamen from filing claims for benefits to which they are entitled. Essentially, all state laws re­ quire that to be eligible a sea­ man claiming benefits miist be able to work and be" available for work. And he must have an acceptable reason, for getting off his last ship. As soon as a seaman pays off a ship, he should file a claim for benefits by appearing in person at the state unemployment in­ surance office neatest to the Un­ ion Hiring Hall in which he has registered for a job. SPEEDS IT UP The payment of benefits will be facilitated if an unemployed seaman has the following infor­ mation with him when he calls at an unemployment insurance office to file a claim: 1. Name of vessel or A^ssels on which he was employed dur­ ing the past two years. 2. Name of company or com,panies which owned or operated the vessels. 3. His Social Security Account number. ' 4. His Union registration card, issued by the Dispatcher, show­ ing that he is registered for em­ ployment in the Union Hiring Hgll. . In addition to this information, a seaman making claim for un­ employment insurance benefits should be prepared to give a good reason for his unemploy­ ment. What constitutes a "good" reason will be decided by the state to which the claim will be forwarded for payment. , It should be remembered that claims are filed only for" unem­ ployment benefits. They should not be. confused with sickness and accident insurance, which are handled through other chan­ nels, and other programs. A Seafarer can find out which is the nearest unemployment in­ surance office by inquiring at the Union Hiring Hall where he is registered, or by consulting the local telephone directory. LAWS DIFFER Each of the 48 states has its own individual law covering un­ employment compensation. All the states have funds from which the claims are paid. These funds are financed by contributions from the employers based on a percentage of their payrolls. In addition, two states — Alabama and New Jersey — collect con­ tributions from the employee in the form of deductions from wages. California and Rhode Island also collect employee contribu­ tions but these contributions" are used for a related system of disability insurance. There are two states, Georgia and Massachusetts, which do not have any provision for merchant seamen in their unemployment insurance laws. Ship operators make their con­ tributions to the unemployment insurance funds in the states in which their principal offices are located and are bound by the laws of these states, regardless of where their ships pay off or sign on. All states, with the exception of Maryland, require a waiting period before benefits are pay­ able. HOW IT WORKS When a seaman files a claim for unemployment insurance benefits his claim is sent to the state or states in which he is covered. In other words, to the state or states in which the com­ panies on whose vessels he has worked maintain their main of­ fices. If the claimant is eligible, payment will be made by those states. For example, if a seaman is unemployed in a port in, Florida and he has worked on vessels covered under the New York law, he may file a claim in Flor­ ida and payment will be made to him by mail according to the New York law. Or if a seaman is unemployed in New York and has been em­ ployed on ships belonging to a company whose main, office is in Alabama, he files claim in New York. The claim is forwarded to Alabama, is processed there and returned to New York. Naturally, if a man has had jobs on ships of several com­ panies during a period of a year, the amount of time for his claim to be processed will be longer than if he had been working on the ships of one company for the same period. FILE CLAIM At any rate, what is important is. that the seaman who is un­ employed should take immediate steps to secure his unemployment benefits. He should do so at once in the manner outlined above. Remember, however, that a man is only entitled to these benefits if he is available for work. He can prove his avail­ ability only if he has registered for employment in the Union Hiring Hall and is, therefore, - in the job pool. Men who decide to work ashore for awhile and go to in­ land states will encounter diffi­ culty should they file claims in these inland states. This results from the fact that few of these states are familiar with the na­ ture of the unemployment^ com­ pensation laws as they affect merchant seamen, and because a man filing in these inland states is not available for em­ ployment in his occupation. Page Three The New York Amalgamated plan is administered by 12 trus­ tees who are members of the un­ ion's general executive boards They can order a work stoppage against any employer who fails to make his payments into the fund. They are also empowered to invest the fund in govern­ ment bonds and, with the con­ sent of an advisory board of the employers, in other securities which trust funds are eUgible to buy. Between joint quarterly meetings of the trustees and advisory board, an executiv# committee _ of three union and two employer representatives riui things. CENTRALIZED Under this plan Amalgamated members in 34 states are insured. A claimant for sick benefits ap-* plies to his local who forwards the claim to New York. When the claim is verified it is paid. Sick benefits can be paid for 13 weeks, hospital benefits for 31 days. A 500 dollar life insurance is included for each worker, and most of the benefits are liberally extended in case of layoffs. The Amalgamated's "Chicago Plan" is very similar, except that un­ ion members as well as employ­ ers contribute to the fund. It should be noted that the Amalgamated Clothing Workers' plan is highly centralized, each claim having to be channeled through New York, although it covers workers in 34 states. By way of contrast, the plan of the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers, AFL, is highly decentralized, claims being hand­ led locally. This demonstrates that two different plans can be successful in what is essen­ tially the same industry. Seafarers in formulating a plan will have to think of operations and claims in many ports. Whe­ ther their plan should be cen­ tralized or decentralized will be one of the importarit questions to be decided. (This is the third of a series of articles on union welfare plans—what they cover and how they work. The ulti­ mate aim of this series is to devise a welfare plan that will fill the needs of seamen.) SIU Suirports Teachers' Drive For Raises If you are a teacher in one of New York City's public schools it is even money that you are holding down a second job to make both ends meet, according to Rebecca C. Simonsdn, presi­ dent of the New York Teachers Guild, which is Local 2 of the American Federation of Teach­ ers, AFL. Moreover, if you don't have that second job you probably arc in the market for one, and per­ haps for a third job, too. That's how tough it is to be a school­ teacher these days, despite the high intellectual and educational standards you have to meet to get to be a teacher in he first place. , The situation described by Miss Simonson is not confined to New York City. It exists throughout New York State-and throughout the remaining 47 states as well. But New York City is one of the most critical areas, 'and the New York Teachers Guild is waging a valiant fight to correct the situ­ ation. Specifically, the Teachers Guild is demanding that the New York State Legislature appropri­ ate $100,000,000 to give every teacher in the state a flat raise of $1,200 a year. 200 MILLION In addition, the Guild, mindful of further deficiencies in the present state school system, is demanding a second $100,000,000 for the construction of new and modern schools. The Guild, which has the back­ ing of the Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL, of New York City, is calling upon all or­ ganized labor to join the fight. Unions and union members are urged to write or telegraph their support of the Teachers demands to the following New York State officials and legislators in Al­ bany: Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, State Senators Benjamin Feinberg, and Elmer F. Quinn, State Assembly­ men Oswald D. Heck, Irwin S+eingut and Wheeler Milmoe. Recognizing that the standards of education in New York are at stake, the SIU, A&G District, has already sent the following tele­ gram to the above list: "The Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL, urges ap­ propriation by New York State Legislature of one hundred mil­ lion dollars for new school build­ ings and one hundred million dollars to maintain standards of teaching profession. If New York children are to be assured of ed­ ucational advantages to which they are entitled these sums must be made available to improve salaries and working conditions of teachers and to provide new and modern schools. Teachers themselves should have cost of living raise of twelve hundred dollars a year. Your sponsorship, of legislation to accomplish these, ends will be deeply appreciated by this union and its members and by all organized labor ia New York State." �THE Page Four Mobile Labor Rallies Behind SlU In Support Of Bland Bill By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Three payoffs, three ride into Washington. In addi­ sign-ons and two vessels in tran­ tion to telegrams and letters sit constituted this week's ship­ from the local Branch of the Seafarers and its affiliated or­ ping activity here in Mobile. All three ships paying off ganizations, various labor groups signed on again and were in — central labor council, metal good shape for both procedures. trades council, building -trades They were the Monarch of the council and other AFL organiza­ Sea and the Fairport, Waterman, tions—^joined us in mging Con­ gressmen and Senators to pass and the Alcoa Clipper. -The Clipper and the Monarch the Bland-Magnuson bill with­ are on continuous articles. The out amendment. former headed out again on the With this kind of support from bauxite run and the latter went labor all over the country, we out on another voyage to Puerto feel sure that the fight being Rico. The Fairport will make a waged by the maritime industry trip that includes calls at' ports will win out. Death came yesterday to Bro­ in Greece, Italy and Turkey. In transit were the Lafayette, ther William (Scotty) Ross, one Waterman, and the Polaris, Al- of the original organizers of the •coa. Both came in from New Or­ Seafarers' Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ leans. Replacements were sent trict. Brother Ross died in the aboard both ships, which are local Marine Hospital after an now completing loading opera­ illness of several months. All oldtimers will remember tions here. Scotty as the first SIU Port LABOR SUPPORT Agent in Mobile. He was a key This week saw another raft of man in keeping the seamen to­ protests against the Hoffman plan gether back in the old days when we first began going places as an organization. Ross, who held Book No. 1-G, had been sailing recently in the Engine Department out of this port and his death came as a shock to his many friends. Pwt SavaimA Marks Week Of Good Shipping By JIM DRAWDY SAVANNAH — Shipping was pretty good in the Port of Sav­ annah last week, with several sign-ons and an in transit ship providing jobs for the men on the beach. We put men on the Cape Nome and the Southwind, both South Atlantic Steamship Company Vessels. The in transit ship was the Mauldin Victory, Waterman. There were very few beefs on these ships and all were squared away in good old SIU style. Brother Greenwell painted a sign on our window and it looked mighty good. The first , time we washed the window— presto, no more sign. Despite the brief period the sign was with us, we do appreciate the effort made by Brother Greenwell. SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 18, 1949 Se/^ Far St Vakntmes Day Philly Walks On Aching Feet By W. G. "POP RENNIE The day was dark and stormy and the rain was falling fast, and I said to the Dispatcher, "How long will this slump last?" And as he gazed upon me and bored me through and through, his words were sharp and few: "If you don't like it —you know what you can do I" I smiled at him, though my eyes were, dim and my thoughts were not very pleasant of him. But then I knew his worries too, of trying to please this whole damn' crew—so I turned away^ without having my say, wondering how in hell he gets that way. So I pondered more upon this score and jeasoned Jihat, from day to day. the Dispatcher's lot is not so hot—Glistening to beefs, real or pot, and hearing them yell and try to raise hell. So I have this to say, as I pass on my way, "HE HAS A RIGHT TO BE THAT WAY." Members Urged To Write Families By JOE ALGINA OTHER DEATHS NEW YORK—Before plunging nto the meat of this week's ac­ Two other Seafarers passed tivity here, a word of brotherly away this week. Henry Boadvice is in order. Every day the sarge of Bayou LaBatre died in Headquarters office and the New the Marine Hospital after a long York Branch received dozens of illness. John Week, who had letters and telephone calls from been in the Marine Hospital on friends and relatiyes anxious to and off for a couple of months, get in touch with members of died there the other day. this Uiiion. The Mobile Branch of the Sea­ We'd like to help these people, farers extends to the families of as many of them have urgent Brothers Ross, Bosarge and Week business, but it is an impossible its deepest sympathy. task for us to locate seamen and, Negotiations between the tow- even if we could give the man's boat operators and the Marine address, we'd be hesitant to do Allied Division of the SIU are so as we feel that he has a right at a standstill at the present to his privacy. time. However, the contract has All we can do in these cases is been extended another 30 days place a "personal" in the LOG by the membership and the ope­ and let the seaman take it from rators to allow the talks to con­ there. tinue. To make the whole business of We will inform the member­ locating an SIU member easier, ship through this column of the we suggest that members write progress of the negotiations. regularly and notify their famil­ We have a number of oldtim­ ies of their ship's name and com­ ers on hand this week, including pany address or SIU Branch Brothers C. E. Hemby, W. C. where they can receive mail. Simmons, G. Williams, L. F. Car­ Here's the week's round-up of penter, H. Long, A. J. Bey, J. T. shipping; For payoffs we had the Hicks, W. B. Yarbrough, T. J. Hilton and Suzanne, Bull; An­ Calvert, G. T. Chandler, B. C. drew Jackson, Waterman; Coral Ward, H. E. Hicks and H, R. Sea, Orion Steamship Company; Gray. Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha; IMPROVEMENTS Other improvements of a more permanent nature have been made on our Hall here in Sa­ vannah. Venetian blinds hang over the windows and on our walls are several good action pictures of strikes conducted by . our Union which were sent to us by Headquarters. ^ We've partitioned off a small office to be used by the Agent. Next on the schedule is the By WILLIAM McKAY painting of the office and the deck, which we will attend to TACOMA—We signed on the chant fleet these men are now on the first sunny day we get. Pontus H. Ross, a Smith and on the bumIt has been raining for several Johnson Liberty, this-past week One Navy veteran who came days down here. and we want to thank the crew into the Hall last week, tailed Before long, we expect to have for the donation they made for by six or seven other vets, was the Hall in a condition we can fixing up the new Hall here. asked by one of our members be proud of. When we invite There is a good bit of shipping what he was looking for. "Well," people in we don't want to feel activity in the various ports in says the guy, "we're DPs from ashamed of our SIU quarters this area, but, as usual, the for­ Seattle." eign ships outnumber the Amer­ The SIU man asked him if here. . Back on shipping, the pros­ ican Vessels by about four to one. they don't get rocking chair pects gre not bad. Scheduled so JOB-HUNTERS money and the answer was "No." far for payoffs next week are We get a goodly number of Well, we gave the boys some the Algonquin Victory, St. Law­ men coming in here looking for coffee and off they went to God rence Navigation Company, and jobs—men who are former sea­ knows where. From where I sit, the Cape Race, South Atlantic. men and, who have been long- if" we common people don't wake Seafarers in the local Marine shoring or stump-ranching or up, the Was^iington VIPs will Hospital this week are Joe connected with waterfront ac­ make American DPs out of all Goude, T. C. Musgrove, A. C. tivity in some way. Because of of us, as Hoffman and the Mari­ McAlpin, Stanley Kasmirsky and the failure of those in Washing­ time Commission seem intent on E. G. Brewer. ton to preserve our active mer­ doing. Foreign Ships Crowd West Coast By JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Port ac­ tivity got off on the right foot this week with the arrival of the good ship Edwin Markham, South Atlantic. The Markham paid off after a five-month trip and the few beefs she carried were settled aboard ship in firstrate Union style before the pay­ off. Also paying off here this week was the Bull Line SS Jean, which came without any beefs. Two other ships in port were the Andrew Jackson and the Iberville, both Waterman. We visited both of these in transit callers. This is about the right time to start calling this City of Bro­ therly Love the City of Aching Feet. The public transportation system is tied up•tighter than a drum as a result of the trans­ port workers' city-wide strike for wage increases. Buses, trolleys,, subways and elevated lines haven't moved since the walk­ out began last week. The only transportation avail­ able outside of private cars— and the old fashioned horse and buggy — are the taxicabs. And they may stop running shortly, too. (Editor's Note: They already have. Brother.) We had the pleasure of a visit from the priest of the Buenos Aires USS last week. The Fa­ ther is an old friend of John (Bananas) Zeireis, who happened to be in Philadelphia aboard the Isthmian scow Steel Defender.. So Jeff, the Delegate, took the Father aboard the Defender to see Bananas. After the ship visit, the Father returned to the Hall and donated $10 for the A&G District boys. He is now going back to the in­ terior of Argentina, so we wish him good luck. Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinent­ al; Steel Advocate and Anniston City, Isthmian; Azalea City, Waterman. All of the ships mentioned, ex­ cept the Andrew Jackson, Chry­ santhy Star and Azalea City, signed on ..again and headed out. The Steel Vendor, a holdover from last week, also signed on and cleared port. After totalling up the weeks shipping, it appears to have been another week of fair shipping with little change from the pre­ vious week. While 4he business of crewing ships at this end of the country hasn't been too good these past weeks, we're glad to see that Frenchy Michelet has been kept By E. B. TILLEY hopping out in Frisco. We hops the Brothers have ex­ BOSTON—^Two Isthmian ships amined the issues involved in the arrived here this week and one coming referendum on Transpor­ of them—the St. Augustine Vic­ tation and will turn out when tory—especially deserves mention voting begins on March 1. for having a first-rate crew of T-his long-debated issue will be Seafarers aboard. Incidentally, decided once and for all during this period—so. Brothers, make we shipped six replacements to this ship. your voices heard. The other Isthmian caller* was One last matter before closing the Steel Director, bound for up shop for a sprint out into the New ,York and a payoff there. record-breaking 75 degree wea­ ' Aljj^ hands here, were deeply ther we're enjoying the^ days: saddened last week by the death The officials who work behind of one of pur good Brothers, the dues counter here in the Hall Danny White, Book No. 49195. find themselves the recipients of Danny died of a heart attack at all sorts of tales of woe from his home the night of February men long in arrears in their dues. 9, as the rest of us were in reg­ While the Brothers probably ular meeting. have good reasons for being short Brother White had been in the on cash, there is nothing that Hall that morning. Word of his can be done for them, The pay­ death was announced at the ment of Union dues is an obliga­ meeting and the boys on the tion that we all must meet if we beach donated $40.75, to which hope to maintain our organiza­ the men of the St. Augustine tion, win wage increases and bet­ Victory added $15.25 the next ter our lot. morning. If a study were made, I'm sure The $56 was turned over to it would prove that the return Danny's wife. The Branch sent on money invested in the Union a floral wreath for the funeral as dues pays dividends, greater services. Brother White will be than the money put in. buried in New York. The Patrolmen are there to see Now that Brother Ben Lawthat you get a receipt for your money; they can only sympathize son has- reported for his job as with the hard-pressed Brother. Engine Patrolman in ^good old The money is going to a cause Beantown, we will show him for the good of us all, and we around so he can do as good a all must bear the cost of our or­ ob for us up here as he did in the Port of Baltimore last year. ganization. Bostm Praises Isthmian Crew �Friday, rabzuary 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire LOa Seafarers Rallies Support For Bland Bill {Continued front Page 1) ever since the amendments were offered, labor vmions across the country have been writing and wiring Congressmen and Sena­ tors to resist any attempt to kill the merchant marine by amend­ ing the measure. These same unions earlier had helped force Hoffman to postpone his original proposal. In New York City, the power­ ful AFL Central Trades and Labor Council wired New York Senators and Congressmen that 750,000 AFL members in the metropolitan area were solidly behind the bill completely im- CENTRAL TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL ^ OF GKEATER NEW YORK AND VICINITY tea WEST 14TM STREET. NEW VORK It. N. Y. PHONUI WATRIM ••AOAC'T omeiM MARTIN T. LACCV. RRiaiotMT HOC ROSCN. vie«.nin<oiwT jAMet c. euiNN. •Kinn*Rv-vatii«uHci« HERMAN NAOLCR. •ni«IAWTaT.A«MB BtKCUnVS MOARD NR JOHN A. eWKH* CHARCU K. BINNIMM WILUAM « JOHN R. CRAMS RtrRnnrra TMI koCAi UHiw ArriLIATBD WITH TMK AMniCAN PCaCRATION 0» LAB February 9, 19l).9 Mr. Foul Kali, Secy-Treas. Seafarer; International Union 51 beaver Street Ko.v lori: /)., I!. Y. Dear Mr. Hall: We are eneloalns copies of telecrams sent to the Honorable S. 0. bland, Chalr-nan, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and to Senator K. C. Johnson, Chairman, Senate Co'imlttee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Also copy of telegram sent to all the Congressmen. Assuring you of our contlnued^cooperatlon In this matter of vital Importance to American Seamen, I am. Fraternally yours. Secretary COPY "OF mBSrtAU SEOT; AT-'HKCULArt aEiTINS OF CliltCHAL TiiADHS iJiU LAbOiI COUNCIL HVT.n FEBiiUAiiY 3, 1949 HKFHESian'INO 750,000 OaOAllILil) AiuS.lXCAK FEDLiIA'flON OF LABOH WOrfKEHS IN niETiiOFOLITAN DISTHICT VOTED UNANIAOUSLY TO HKClffiST IsbnEDIArU AFl'iiOVAL WITHOUT AljllDMEMT • OF SBNATE BILL 591 AND HN 1340 STOP iiAY ,IS xffi.(,UfijT YOUS WiiOLShEArfTED oUFiOiiT ON THESE; UJASUHKS. JAilSS C. ..UINN,SE:CALTAi<Y UFNTiiAL THADKS IiND LAJUH COUNCIL amended. The Baltimore Fed­ eration of Labor wired Maryland Senators and Congressmen that failure to pass the unamended bill "will affect earning opporHunities and livelihood of many thousands of maritime employees and their families and will fur­ ther aggravate steadily increas­ ing unemployment in our na­ tion." Similar sentiments were ex­ pressed and action was taken within the last two weeks by Local 20499 of the American Federation of the Rubber Work­ ers, Michigan Federation of Labor, North Dakota Federation of Laiior, Locals 95, 153, 3, 157 of the Office Workers, Local 54 of the Grain Millers, Colorado Federation of Labor, Lathers International Union, Brotherhood of Paper Mill Workers Local 20 of the Flint Glass Workers, Al­ lied Printing Trades Council of New York, Milk Drivers Local 584, Teamsters Local 456, Local 2567 of the United TextUe Work­ ers, Washington State Federation of Labor, Brotherhood of Painters and hundreds of other unions and union groups. CONGHESS TOO Additional iiyjications of sup­ port for the SIU in the battle to save the jobs of American sea­ men have ben received recently from Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts, Represen­ tative Dean P. Taylor of New York, Represent a t ive J. M. Combs of Texas, Representative Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma, Representative T. Millet Hand of New Jersey, Representative Charles P. Nelson of Maine, Rep­ resentative Tom B. Fugate of Virginia, Representative F. Ed­ ward Hebert of Lousiana, Repre­ sentative James J. Murphy of New York, Representative J. Hardin Peterson of Florida, Rep­ resentative John J. Allen, Jr., of California, and Representative William Colmer of Mississippi. Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana, Representative Hale Boggs of Louisiana, Senator Homer E. Capehart of Indiana, Senator Burnet R. Maybank of South Carolina, Representative Edward T. Miller of Maryland, Representative John Dj- Dingell of Michigan, Senator William Larger of North Dakota, Repre­ sentative Frank W. Boykin of Alabama, Representative An­ drew J. Biemiller of Wisconsin, Representative Edwin E. Willis of Louisiana and many others. ( ' STATB OP NEW .JERSBV liXKCUTIVli I> i; I-A riT M K BT February 8, 1 9A9. Mr. Paul Hall, Secretary-lYeasurer, ^ Seafarara International Union of N.A,, 51 Beaver Street, Nee York A, N. T. Dear Mr. Hallt I have your letter'of January lA, together aith a copy of the current issue of the •Seafarers Log", Tour contention that at least fifty per cent of all Marshall Plan cargoes should be carried in Amsricen ships seama very reasonable to ma and I feal sure will meet with a sympathetic reception by the New Jersey delegation in Congress. Now Jersey is particularly interested because the economy of our Stats'is so closely linked with shipping and foreign trade. .1 am forwarding a copy of your letter^ together with the copy of the "Seafarars Log", to the Honorable H. Alexander Smith, senior United States Senator from Now Jersey, Njo, I am sure, will give it his earnest consideration. Thanking you for calling my attention to this matter, I am. Vary truly yours, Ctoj.£ Governor. The four letters reproduced on this page are typical of the thousands of communications pledging support to the SIU in its campaign to awaken the nation to the danger threatened by the Hoffman Plan. Messages of this kind have been received at Union Headquarters tfrom all sections of the nation and indicate virtually unanimous opposition to the attempt to destroy the American merchant fleet for the benefit of low standard foreign interests. T MicUifaat ^edaniatio*i « «MMMB N. CnMtM «r. TBOTV, N. N. ^&cnai0 cbMMirmoN YNmiarATc ANO i^BfaDaNcoMMOtcc TELCPHONE 5.0074' *. M. O-IAUBHLIM —miKHT • noaciiT a. .COTT 304 BAUCH aUILDIHO lia W. ALLCOAH BT. LANBINO. MICHIOAN EXeCUTIVC BOARD 7«auary 28. 1949 • Mr. Paul Hall .Seoretary-Treaauret Seafarers Internatioaal Union of North America 51 Beaver Street New York 4. New York Mr. Paul Hall, Seciy-Treas, Seafarers International Union of Nor'th America 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Hall; r Your letters and the oopies of your •Union*s publioation, the Seafarers log, vfciofa you have been forwarding, ere' most bexpruT to me in my efforts on behalf of the Ameoloan Merchant Marine. i look'to continued cooperation townrd , the attainment of our common objective.. As'You:may know, the House Oosmlttee on Merchant Marine and Pishexiea held hearings on E. R. 1340, Representative'Bland's bill similar :to the bill I introduced in the Senate, S. 591, and on H. J. Res. 92. to continue thd authority of the 'Maritime Commission to sell and charter* war-built vessels under the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, on January 25. 26, and 27. I understand that the oomittee wilT resume consideration of these maasures . next week. Needless to say, I am followin, the hearings early with the closest attention, and will pre aotlon on the Senate aide. * V. ''4 •.I'j Wfflttlwl February 10, 1949 •Koaoc WILW3N a. A Doaow A. J. aiMaaoN 0. HBAAUaHLIH JOHM HUaaAV JOHN a. rITZDCaALO wncaHCN atHot-Ea aoBiar AHanaauaa HAaav aut-VKa raANCta ocHNCa Bear Sir and Brother: Replying to" your letter of February S regarding H.R.13'K) In the House and 3.591 In the Senate, I an pleased to. Inform you that on Febpuary 7 ®ur organization eent telegrams to all of the Mlchlgtin Congressmen and Senators In support of these bills without amendments. You will be pleased to know that already I have received replies from Congreeemen Engeland Mlchener stating they will do everytlilng possible In support of these two -bills. Hoping you are successful In your efforts, I remain Fraternally yours. fcbert P. Scott S sore tary-Treasurer rpstmf oelu#10afl •( P AfUru. AU CwnaiwiiMl^ <o Cffet^ StcntaiyTnaiunr �Page Six TJH E SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 18, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SIU Baseballers Clean Sweep Tilts Held In African And Indian Ports Kirkmen Conquer It was two straight for the SS Robin Kirk's Softball team over the Mombasa Baseball Club in the recent "crooshial" series fought in the Mombasa team's home park. In the opener, the Kenya club got off to a slugging start to lead 14 to nothing at the end of three innings. But there was a pause for a round of beer at this point and the cool brew must have sharpened the batting eyes of the Kirk men—or deadened the arms of the Mombasa pitching staff. Whichever it was, the Americans racked up 20 runs in the fourth and went on to win 25 to 16. The next day, the Kirk team kept lacing the ball and wound up on the long end ot a 14 to 2 contest For a fuller account of the two games, read the write-up from the Mombasa Times which Brother "Toby" Torbick, Ship's Delegate on the Kirk, forwarded to the LOG office. American readers will And the style employed by the Mombasa sports writer a good deal different from what they are used to. Here is the way the Mombasa johnny put it: . FAREWELL TO AN SIU SHIPMATE Cresap Crew Wins The SIU crew aboard the Isthnaian vessel Thomas Cresap is returning to New York from the Far East with the scalps of the SS Gulfside and SS American Express crewmen hanging from their belts, The scalpings came off in Bombay when the Seafarers soundly trounced the crews in baseball matches held under the auspices of the Prince Wales Seamen's Club. The Cresap crew won their diamond spurs when they emerged victors in two of a three series with the Canadian-manned SS GulfThe challenge went out^ to other seamen was accepted by the NMU-crewed American Express, US Lines, ^ crowd of Indians and baseball«he soccer when the two tear^ trotted onto the grass A iew fast warm-up Pitc^s, a bit of bingo ^d fP.®™ stalwarts sipialled their readiness. For P'"''®? = J"""®?.®' 'P?™ f""','? P°P'P°» ^ ""P 'PJ'PPP PPPstmg the white-capped soft''P"PPP PP'^' P' PPP'-PP' hustled bats and cold. drinks to the warriors. Robin Trent crewmembers gather at the grave of crewmember Joseph Ferullo to pay their last respects. ' Trent Man Killed In Beira A freak accident took the life of Joseph Ferullo, Sa­ "In Baseball Club circles the event of last THE WINNAHS week took place when the crew of the Robin Hours later the tilt came to an end with the loon Messman aboard the SS Robin Trent, as he was Kirk met the Club Combined in a 'softball SIU squad ahead 10 to 7. The sun was still high returning to the ship in Beira, Portugese East Africa, match' on Wednesday evening. "Apparently with their recent victory still in the sky and the crowd showed no desire to several weeks ago. unable to obtain a casket suit­ fresh in their minds, the Club, opened up in good call it a day. The NMU squad, eager to vindicate* Brother Ferullo was electro­ iljie, "scortog "iTrunr agato'stThSr "opponwts" "^P"' «P'P"y US'u®? »» «he suggestion that the cuted when he stumbled into a able for transportation before nil in the first three innings. During this period "PP' f, Ouubleheader. Back to their maze of live wires that had been the Trent's scheduled departure of the game, as 'Tobie,' the Yank team skipper P°s'<'»us trotted fte representatives of America's knocked to the ground in an from Beira. Ferullo, who became a mem­ remarked afterwards, the Club really had the <wo major seagoing unions. The slin hung low electrical storm. The high vol­ ber of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf American boys worried. '».^P when the te^s called it a day, the tage wires were unguarded and District in New York on Feb. no warning signs were posted in "However, after liquid refreshment, the fourth Pf" ""P »' 10, 1945, held Book No. 40457. the vicinity. inning showed a different story, and the ships' ^ He was born in New York RESCUE FAILS team really got into their stride, whether because _ ^ elegate of the Gity, July 5, 1927. According to The acci4ent occurred as Fe­ of the beer or because they had regained their Cresap, who sent the records in Headquarters, he is rullo and three of his shipmates, normal skill after the first few practice innings o Casimir Wodka, Ed Albinski and survived by Lana Ferullo of is hard to say! The innings ended after the exP oits to the LOG, Theron Dickerson, were nearing Haverhill, Mass. 'Yanks' had piled up 20 runs against the local report with the boat landing. Wodka made boys' 2, thereby giving themselves a 4-run lead, ® Prince a heroic attempt to save Ferullo of Wales Seamen's not to mention spreading consternation amongst but found it impossible to free Club of Bombay for the Club's fielders. him from the tangle of wires. providing transporta­ CREW'S FIELDING RALLIED Brother Ferullo was buried in tion to and from the "The latters' fielding rallied in the later innings soccer field a Beira cemetery. The funeral and for though, and the Americans were held to 25 runs supplying part of the was the best that could be ob­ at the end of the sixth, meanwhile the Club equipment used, tained in the port. Arrangements By SALTY DICK team having failed to make home again, this were made by Captain K. M. Miles noted that due to the very smart fielding of their opponents. most of the equip­ Simpson, the Trent's skipper, and Charlie Bradley was advised "Mombasa batted first in the last inning and ment used had been Alfred Rezende, Assistant Elec­ by a doctor to take a sea trip. again failed to make the home plate, and the purchased by the Cre­ trician. The medic didn't know that result of the game was 25 to 16, with an inning Captain Simpson had made a Charlie had been sailing for sap crew and will be SIU slugger Brother vigorous effort to have the body over 35 years... Of all the in hand, in favor of the American team. "The game was watched by a gathering of left aboard for future Woodward lines a returned to the states but was ports I saw during the war, I 100 spectators and was played throughout in crews, single to right field. think the most bombarded was true sportsmanlike spirit. Bizerte, North Africa ... In"Thursday's game, at which the galls Shipbuilding Company ship's boys insisted on reciprosays; "Our purpose is to build * eating in the matter of 'bevernow and always the finest ^age,' resulted in a win for the ships the world has ever Robin Kirk again, this time by known." May I suggest that 14 runs to 2, but although the they accept the ideas of seamen, score of the local side seems the men who have to man small, their ability to keep their their vessels... Check your opponents' score low showed that Social Security number everythe lessons learnt the previous time you sign on and off a day had not been wasted. vessel. There's a fellow here "Many thanks are expressed to who has been paying taxes un'Tobie,' 'Heavy,' 'Bosun,' 'Brown­ d9r another number. ie' and all the rest of their team The day will come when we f for a grand game. The Mombasa will celebrate the birthday of the Baseball Club will look forward George Washington of the sea: to their next visit, when, it is Andrew Furuseth. He did a hoped, they may find that the great deal for us seamen and we . advice and tuition they so readi­ should honor his memory... ly gave, will really have borne Charlie Jones went home to fruit." Georgia for a vacation. He bor­ Brother Tobrick says that the rowed a car while there and had Mombasa club would appreciate ail accident which cost him $600.' it if the next Robin crew brought After iheix Bombay battling, the two teams, NMU men front the American ExpreM (left) Now he's back in NO looking for out some softball equipment. and the SIU crew from the Thomas Cresap. pose for the camera of SIU member, Cecil B. Miles. a ship. . The Voice Of The Sea �THE Friday. Ftbruai^ 18. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings is up to every seaman to fight the DESOTO. Dec,, 20 — PhUip measure. He .also pointed out Beyes, Chairman; Dan Summers. importance of getting small com­ Secretary. Stewards Delegate panies" under contract because ARE PRINTING AGAIM warned of ^men tajting off in vior under present set'-up only com­ lation of departmental agreement. THIS WEEK-ON THE panies already owning vessels Other Delegates reported all well. BACK PAGE-THE can get new ones from the Mari­ New Business: Elmo Bailey FACSIMILE OF THE time Commission. Brother Holloelected Ship's Delegate by ac­ way thgnked crew for their co­ TRANSPOerAT/ON clamation. Motion carried to operation in keeping mess room elect a Chief Cook to replace the REFERENDUM BALLOT. clean. One minute of silence for one left behind. Steward pointed READ IT CAREFULLY. departed Brothers. but procedure was in conform­ ' VOTING BEGINS ON ance with shipping rules which ,444 BESSEMER VICTORY. Jan. 5 allow promotions in case of em­ MARCH 1 AND ENDS —Thomas Kaulsch.. Chairman; ergency, and man to be chosen ON APRIL 30. MEREDITH VICTORY. Dec. 26 Floyd Slarkey. Secretary. Mo­ will have endorsement for the job. Motion carried that Ship's —Louis Menriguez. Chairman; C, tions carried: that linens be is­ ^MEMBER . . . Delegate inform Mobile Hall of H. Johnston, Secretary. Beef on sued on Mondays at 9 AM and 5 the action taken. Good and Wel­ shortage of cigarettes and lack PM, and that Patrolman be ad­ A GOOD UNION fare: Suggestion that fresh milk of shore leave in Dutch Indies to vised of this procedure: that MAN VOTES I be available at each meal be referred to Patrolman. New Stewards Department be given a vote of thanks for the fine Business: Discussion of charges throughout the voyage. Sugges­ tion that lights be placed on after against crewmember ^ accused of Christmas dinner served. Under battling with the Engineer. Good and Welfare it was sug deck to avert accidents. Crewmembers testified that Engi­ gested that each Department a> t 4. STRATHMORE. Dec. 24—Sam neer had boasted that he would Delegate take up a collection so Lullrell. Chairman; Richard O. "straighten out" the Brother. Mo­ that we may purchase bound Paul. Secretary- New Business: tion carried to furnish accused copies of the LOG for the ship's Lewis elected Ship's Delegate. Brother with character endorse­ library. One minute of silence Motion carried ta list repairs and ment signed by entire crew. Mo­ was observed in memory of gear missing from ship. Educa­ tion carried that Osirowski and Brothers lost at sea. tion: Chairman gave short speech Corbeit be recommended for full on benefits of^SIU membership. book membership. One minute of silence for Broth­ 4 4 4 ANNISTON CITY, Dec. 19— ers lost at sea.' Juan L. Pagan, Chairman; Alfred Gregory, Secretary. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried for Ship's By HANK Delegate to see Captain about 4 4 4 painting the heads. Good and CLAIBORNE. Jan. 11 — M. In our opinion it is a rare case when a Seafarer is ever sea­ Welfare: Repair list made up and Ackerman. Chairman; H. G. sick. Nearly every one aboard ship is inclined to be land-sick— approved. One minute of sil­ Ridgeway. Secretary. Brother waiting to reach port to stretch his legs and enjoy those free ence for Brothers lost at sea. Ackerman was elected Ship's hours from his shipboard job. This week a news item says two 4 4 4 LOYOLA VICTORY. Dec. 28— MONROE. Dec. 28 — Joe Delegate by acclamation, Dele­ Baltimore physicians have found a cure for seasickness—and also James Fisher. Chairman; Edward gates gave their reports. It was the way to prevent it. This medicine is also supposed to work on Bender, Secretary. Ray Noe ] Siesta. Chairman; Rafael Rames. suggested that if any member of car, plane and train-sickness, too. Well, we know one thing. There's elected Ship's Delegate. Dele­ Secretary. Motion carried to crew was caught with more than no medical cure for this land-sickness* called "being on the beach" gates reported number of book- bring case of man who missed permitted amount of cigarettes with restless sea-legs,.. Say, Brother Jeff Gillette, how's your members in their departments. ship to attention of Patrolman in ashore in Germany, that he parliamentary procedure? It isn't getting rusty since those classes Brother O'Eourke suggested that Baltimore. Motion carried to would pay his own fine and not were discontinued? the ship's washing machine be have fresh water tanks pumped expect the crew to contribute for turned over to the nearest SIU and cleaned. the purpose. Suggestion made 4 4 4 Hall when voyage ends as ship that each Department take one James Balson writes he's been drafted. Smooth soldiering. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Jan. is due to lay up. Fisher sug­ week on the laundry, library and Brother... How's shipping up in Boston, Brother James Sabella? 2 — Jack Groener. Chairman; gested that recreation room be PO head. Hell was raised on this ... Waterman's SS Morning Light must have swell feeders Blackie Connors. Secretary. Min­ kept cleaner.- Chief Cook sug­ suggestion but as is the case on haying these Brothers aboard—Steward A. W. Gowder. Chief gested curb on smoking in ice utes of previous meeting read all SIU ships, everything was Cook C. J. Barrone. Night Cook W. D. Purdy and Second Cook dnd accepted. Discussion on box as smoke taints the meat. ironed out okay. Steward ex­ N. G. Hyde... These Brothers have been anchored in town— laundry room and sink on main 3. i a. plained linen situation, saying Andy Hourilla. Spencer Avent. James Barrett, who had a WINTHROP MARVIN. Dec. 25 deck being used to wash gear. that each man would be issued birthday last week... Chester Chesna and Bill Doran getting Much discussion about Hoffman —John Parsons. Chairman; Horn.. exactly what he turned in. Ship's their mail. They no doubt know that the Baggage and Mail Secretary. Delegates reported deal. Brother Groener explained Delegate reported that Skipper Room in New York can only hold letters and working gear number of books and permits in situation to those who were un­ said he was a one-draw man for three months. Crewmembers will their departments. New Busi­ informed. but that you could get all you send telegrams to Washington to ness: Discussion held on respon­ wanted on that one draw. There sibilities of delegates. Agree­ protest this measure. W. H. Nunn was one minute of silence in Norman "Ozzie" Okray just sailed in from European ports... ment by crew that only the moved that crewmembers also memory of departed Brothers. Johnny Ward sailed with his mustache for a long trip... Anthony ship's delegate is to consult the urge friends and relatives at Zalewski just grabbed a three-month trip... Joe Pilutis post­ Captain in manners pertaining to home to register their protests. Brother McCuislon gave fine talk cards us as follows—"Making a second trip on the Pontus H. the unlicensed personnel. T. on Hoffman plan and its effect Ross. This is a good scow. Leaving Portland, Oregon for Korea. Frazier elected to serve as tem­ on seamen. He explained that it Give my regards to Steve Masaros"... The weekly LOG is sailing porary Ship's Delegate. One min­ free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Floyd Grump­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at ier of Alabama, Joseph Gallant of Massachusetts, John Dolan of sea. New York, Nevin Ellis of Florida, Mitchell Reed of New York, Ralph Strickland of Georgia, James Boone of Maryland, Gus 4 4 4 It is the proud boast of the Kretzer of Louisiana, John Wulzen of California, Edward Hagan PURDUE VICTORY. Jan. 23— Seafarers International Un­ of New York, Wylie Jarvis of Virginia, John Richardson of ion that an SIU ship is a clean A. J. Ferrara; Joseph R. Mucia. North Carolina. ship Let's keep it that way. Secretary. Ship's Delegate Although most of the crews warned that any man reporting leave a ship in excellent con­ for work in drunken condition or To Brother James Horn of Illinois—You're securely aboard dition,. it has come to the at­ found drinking on board would 4 4 the weekly mailing list to receive the LOG... Brother Doug­ not be tolerated on the ship. All ALCOA POINTER. Jan. 3— tention of the membership las Dubuisson of Mississippi—the LOG is on its way ... We Department Delegates reported Frank Coggins, Chairman; J. R. that a few crews have vio­ would like to hear from the crewmembers of the Robin Line everything in order, with no Prestwood, Secretary. Depart­ lated this rule. So they have ships''hitting the port of Durban. South Africa in regards to beefs pending. Motions carried: mental Delegates' reports ac­ gone on record to have all whether they're receiving bundles of LOGS from the agent That fresh water, tanks be cepted, A. A. Smith was elected quarters inspected by the there... There's another place—the Seamen's Club—in that cleaned before new articles are Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Patrolman before the payoff, over-heated fly-port of Abadan. Iran. Are they receiving the Motion carried that Ship's Dele­ tuid if the conditions are un­ signed; that repair lists and re­ LOGS mailed to them for SIU crews to pick up?... How about gate contact Patrolman to cheek satisfactory, he has the right quisitions be prepared in quad­ that two-by-four seamen's club in Ras Tanura. Arabia? Let's to hold up the payoff until ruplicate—one for Patrolman, one slopchest. It was suggested that hear from the Brothers whether these places are receiving our tarpaulin muster be held to se­ everything is spic and span. for department heads and two LOGS and dishing them out to SIU men asking for them. for Waterman company. Under cure funds for purchase of wash­ . Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs Education, explanation was of­ ing, machine for use of all hands. Also suggested that cleaning of made if he knows what has fered on proper way to handle Brothers, keep those ships clean and happy. Do your jobs to be done. Cooperate by ship's beefs and the right way to laundry be rotated among three according to your SIU agreements. Hold those shipboard meetings take care of repair list at end of making Up a repair list be­ departments, each taking job for regularly and read all those booklets placed aboard ship. A good voyage. Under Good and Wel­ fore the ship docks. Give one one week. Delegates are to pre­ Union Brother knows his Union and keeps up with all activities. fare, it was learned that majority copy to the Skipper, and one pare, repair lists for-their respec­ He helps his shipmates in understanding SIU rules and Its activi­ of crew prefer bare tables to to the Patrolman. Then yeuTl tive departments. One minute of table cloths. Crew requested ties. V^at's important is that he protects the SIU, which in turn see some actioau' silence in meraopy of departed safeguards the welfare of the membership. more variety in night lunch. Brothers. CUT and RUN Keep It Clean! . •- �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Brother Digs Into Tattoo Histcrry, Finds Pirates Had No Love For Art To the Editor: Wagner And 'Conscience' At Odds Over India Trip I agree with Homer Spurlock To Ihe Editor: half interest in all of them.) But that tattooing is an old art. Tat­ I couldn't seem to enjoy myself tooing, too, has a history of be­ • To yqu fejlows who would like until I met a loyely Anglo-In­ ing more than that. At one time to enjoy a very nice a trip to dian girl, who showed me the it served a very practical func­ the Middle East. We—my con­ town, what a town. (It seems tion. A book could be written science and I—have just been to I've heard that song before.) about this subject, so fascinat­ ing is its background. two of the most beautiful cities But after three weeks there, sailed down the in the world: Bombay, the gate­ we finally Take Puerto Rico and the is­ Houghly River, boimd for home. way to India, and Calcutta, the lands for example. Puerto Rico, pearl on the Bay of Bengal. And when I get back to the like its neighbors, the Antilles (Yeah, the gateway to your states and pay off—(Pay off, he and the Virgin Islands, makes pocket. And you've all heard says. He has already picked out one of the best sources of the about the Japanese Pearl Swin­ his bag of peanuts and the Cap­ history and art that goes with dle —- this was the Calcutta tain has a swell piece of ropetattooing. * yarn for him)—I shall be like swindle.) Brother Spurlock gave in his' Doug MacArthui*. I shall return. ROUND-UP TIME I really enjoyed myself in article some highlights about the (Yeah, that's why we are go­ Bombay at a very moderate ^ matter, but didn't go into full Each man took upon himself price. (Moderate, he says. If it ing to Europe next trip. God, detail as to its true origin—at the duty of marking or tattoo­ hadn't taken us eight days to get what' an ordeal to be a seaman's least what is believed to be its ing each of his women with a to Calcutta, he wouldn't have one conscience. It's a battle all the true origin. Discussion of the particular pattern, such as a way.) anna.) many theories of its origin would heart crossed by cupid's arrows LUIS RAMIREZ _ So I say, for you^ next winter take more space that is avail­ and bearing the endearment AT NIGHT cruise go to India. (Go' on, able here, so I'll plunge into "Teamo" or "Te adoro." sucker.) ' those who were engaged in trad­ what I believe is the origin of Most evenings you could lunch ing items procured on the con­ Thus, with each man's design at a very famous restaurant in . tattooing. "Blackie" Wagner, known, it was only necessary to the heart of Chinatown and, sit­ tinents. A bit of lace for a To the best of my knowledge, SS Thomas Cresap glance at the tattoo on the girl's ting on the balcony, gaze across and after exhaustive inquiries tattoo, perhaps? body to know whose property at one of the most liixuriously with oldtim'ers, fishermen, sea­ Tattooing enjoyed its biggest she was. It worked out very decorated bordeUos I have ever Bridger's Pumpman men, smugglers and old monkey booni during the prohibition well I'm told. seen. In the late evening I rum makers, all of them' over days, but, alas, art meant little. seventy years Old, I came to the Those were the days of smuggl­ Well, as you can imagine, the would meet my lady friend, a conclusion that the first men to ing contraband in and out of women followed the same logic. very lovely blonde-headed Eng­ use tattoos were the pirates, but the Islands and all movements To bar their men from being lish . girl, not a gold digger. (I not as decorations. were undertaken with an eye to taken by other women they don't know about that gold dig­ drew up their own designs and ger part, but every time he went The famous pirate Kophresi the law. forced them upon their husbahds. tor pay a bill, he had to pull her (sometimes spelled Cofresi) had During that period rum ships all his men tattood with the operated in and around the Car­ When prohibition ended, many hand out of his pocket.) same pattern, solely for identi­ ibbean like ghost ships. Steal­ of the kings of the underworld, After three weeks we left fication. • Fishermen tell that he ing in under darkness they un­ attempting some other form of Bombay for Calcutta. (We were used a wooden chest figure as a loaded their contraband where illegal livelihood, feU into the at sea two days before he came pattern, beauty or design meant the' police and customs were, not clutches of the law and wound to the cdnclusion we were shift­ up in prison. When they were little. in any great strength. They freed they were too old to begin ing ship. Anyway, in the rosy worked under agreement that work again and so spent their haze he was in for three weeks, "DOG TAGS" they would not deliver or pick days retelling the stories Of their you would enjoy anything. Even hell would have been paradise— When his gang became mixed up cargoes unless their contact better days. It then became com­ and this place wasn't far from in a battle at sea or ashore the man on the shore bore a certain mon belief in the islands that it.) only means of identifying friend type nf tattoo. all men wearing tattoos were or foe—in battle or when later THE PEARL ex-rum rxumers and ex-convicts. PROFITS PROBLEMS • collecting the prisoners and dead The women who bore tattoos, Eight days later we . arrived in —was by the tattoo. Uniforms Tattooed men with nerve because they had become used Calcutta, that pearl of the Ben­ - had not come into being as yet enough to stick through the il­ to lavish living turned to street gal. (There he goes again.) Christ­ Harry Judson, Chief Pump­ • and the composition of his mob legal trade emerged as wealthy walking as a means of liveli­ mas Eve and : what a wonder­ man . on the long-shuttling - changed so often personal rec- men. With money they found . ognition of fellow pirates was that women swarmed to their hood. Thus women bearing tat­ ful time everyone was having. Fort Bridger manages a smile toos were regarded as prostitutes. -nigh impossible. side. That raised another prob­ All of this may be true or (He-passed-^out at 11 o'clock, for crewmember Bing Miller's so how does he know.) Calcutta camera. The Bridger is shuttl* Later, when pirates were driv- lem. The Women were, naturally, none of it, but it does poke in­ has more clubs for drinking and «en from the seas by the Euro­ the most beautiful to be found terestingly into the history and entertainment than any other ing - oil on a.-. 18-months con­ peans, the tattoo business almost in the islands, and the rivalries city of its size in the world. tract between France and the went out of business. As a means between men for women and uses made of tattoos. (He should know, he's got a Persian Gulf. Luis Ramirea of identification it died; art then women for men set off many entered the l^icture. minor wars. POOCHES AND THEIR PLAYMATES ON THE SEAVEY Seamen came to be the only Ponce at that time was one of persons who desired tattoos, but the biggest ports of activity for To the Editor: "even they were few—^the price the smugglers, not because of cH^ged was prohibitive. Only the contraband, but because most - ^Enclosed is a photograph taken the schooner captains could af­ of the monkey rum originated • of-part of the crew of the Clyde ford the price of the craftsman's in that vicinity. Of coinse, when -L; Seavey while we were in the labor. Those seamen who could the rum was sold it w^s baUy• Red Sea last month. afford a tattoo were usuaUy hooed as coming from Jamaica, The boys^ wanted shots of, the St, Thomas or St. Croix. • dogs more than they did of the In Ponce one could find some crew, but as they disappeared of the most noted smugglers. • after payoff here in Baltimore, I They set up shop in Coto and de wonder if you could print the Send in the minutes of Enero Streets. Sharp men, these short for their benefit. yOur ship's meeting to the smugglers. They had ideas of The dog on the left is called their own. One of them was the New York HaU. Only in that 6aby, the clown. The other pooch is Scotty, the shrewd one. • way . can the membership act establishment of an underworld code of behavior, its purpose be­ Brothers V. Morales, galleyman, on your recommendations, ing to discipline fellow smugglers and H. Vannt, Bedroom Utility and then: the minutes- can be and thus escape any run-ins are seated in front. In the rear printed.in the LOG for the with the recognized law enforce­ are S. Butler, Wiper; Van Der ment officers. Hoeven, Wiper; E. Magens, Cook; benefit of all other- SIU F. Shing, Pantryman, and K. Legend has it that one Satur­ crews. Erikson, Oiler. C. Tylenda day evening the smugjders asso­ Send Those Minutes hv ciation called a meeting in one of its biggest places, 22 de Enero Street. In attendance were . all the smugglers from Coto and Mayor Cantera Streets. Also members from other towns came in to take part in the drafting of the code. The main point of contention was women. They agreed that each man was to have his wo­ man tattooed in such a way that confusion would be avoided and likewise fights over the owner­ ship of women would be lessen­ ed, thus reducing police inter­ ference. Ftiday,'February 18, 1949 P--^ Ik" �Friday, Fabruaxy 18j 1949 Log-A-Rhythms Bauxite Blues THE SEAFARERS LOG Solid Seafarer Page Nine Wunderlich Terms Seagoers The 'Last Of Adventurers' vehtions, friendly because he needs comradeship. Yes, I am a seaman. A wander­ As a florist knows a rare plant, We have bauxite on the foc'sle head ing, footloose, unadjusted neuro­ as an artist admires a beautiful tic seaman attempting to see as painting, and as a musician feels And bauxite on the poop, much as possible of this world of the stir of good music, a seaman The Baker puts it in the bread, ours before settling down in knows a ship, loves a ship and And we get it in the soup. peace. will understand and admire the I have often been asked, "What graceful lines of a ship fighting We have it scrambled with the eggs is a seaman?" the fury of the sea. And in the hash as well. A seaman is kind-hearted and Folks, I'll tell you. A seaman iiiiliiiife It's even in the coffee dregs. sympathetic because he, too, has is an adventurer, an irrespon­ iliiiilii It makes our life a hell. sible person, a dreamer, courag­ suffered. He will cheer the men Tony Elchuk creates quite a eous because he has ceased to fighting for liberation because he, The sugar's changed ripple on the SS Del Norte,, care, free because he accepts no too, has been chained. He will from white to pink. where his" shipmates refer to authority, independent because always be generous to the needy We've got it in the him as the seagoing super­ he respects no dependents, con­ because he, too, has been starv­ cream. man. Anyway, the girls on the sidered deplorable because he ing. Above all he is a man who beach don't run away from acknowledges no morals, loved understands and appreciates life It's clogging up the because he does not live by con- because he has seen how short him. kitchen sink it is. And changed the color He is also an artist at heart, scheme. even though he wiU deny it if confronted with the question by The Bosun's got it in his shoes. an outsider. He loves the sea And h|^r the Wiper wail. and its rhighty splendor when It seems he got it in his booze. perfectly calm or roaring along To the Editor: advice because I don't know if during a storm. He loves the in­ Doggone the bauxite trail. the organization is worthwhile. security of the sea, but appre­ I am a member of the SIU It's in everything from soup to nuts, Victor W. Charier ciates and needs the relief from and I would like to have the financial anxieties confronted How terrible our plight is. answer to something. I am in Marine Hospital him if he attempted to live The skipper's got it in his guts. the Marine Hospital in Neponset, Neponset, Long Island ashore. where' men are being asked to He thought he'd pendicitis. A seaman has little experience (Ed. Note: The Union's Spe­ join the American Merchant in the care of his hard-earned cial Services Representative To you who'd sail the bauxite "fleet Marine Veterans Organization. money. In a short time ashore From Mungo to Weehawken, I would like to know if it is has communicated with Brother he is relieved of his money by all right to join. I want your Charier. He pointed out that . If you don't like this stuff to eat organizations of the type men­ his- new-found friends. Then You'd better keep on walkin*. tioned "seem to be trying their again there is a ship for another damdest to have seamen given voyage, at the end of which he FORT STANTON military status and their posi­ will repeat his errors, disregard­ BROTHERS THANK tion is diametrically opposed ing the lesson to be drawn. CURRIER CREW What can be more beautiful to eve'rything the unions stand than a sunset at the end of a for." The only organizations To the Editor: By AL BERNSTEIN that have accomplished any­ day on the ocean, while steaming We shall endeavor to explain thing in behalf of seamen cure ahead in a fPesh tropical breeze. If we chance to meet upon the street or in the why there wasn't a letter ac­ the trade unions, because it is The sky in the west will be deep Union hall. knowledging receipt of the do­ their principal objective. More­ blue with the sinking sun color­ nation sent to the Brothers here over, "veterans groups have a ing the enormous cloud forma­ Along the codst of the USA or in foreign ports at Fort Stanton from the crew long record of opposing tions into a myriad of bright o' call. of the SS Currier when they the efforts of organized labor mixtures of rainbows as she dis­ Remember, all Brothers are we—all men of the paid off in Philadelphia. to gain better living standards appears beyond the horizon. SIU, The eastern part of the giant Shortly after the donation was for the American working•All for one—One for all—Shipmates through divided equally among us. Bro­ man," the Special Services doom the ship seems to be under ther Lewis, who was at that Representative stated. The will begin to darken as the com­ and through. time our Delegate, left for p3rts Union is therefore opposed to ing night creeps in with her We've come from the past o'er a long hard road. unknown. outfits such as the one solocit- twinkling stars and planets creat­ We've traveled the distance carrying our .load; So we would like to take this ing membership among pa­ ing the many constellations over­ head with an occasional comet opportunity to thank each and tients in the Marine Hospital.) Not only for our own struggles but for others shooting from where no man has every Brother, aboard the SS did we fight; ever been. A long tail of spark­ JDurrier for remembering us. Best We backed their cause because we felt their beef CANADIAN READER ing fire behind the falling meteor regards to all. was right. will lose its power as it disin­ ENJOYS ARTICLES Joe Lighifoot tegrates slowly. The brilliant ON CS ORGANIZING moon will weave its silver carpet So, when you see the "white caps" marching, A. McGuigan you'll know for what they stand J. H. Ashuzst from the distant meeting point of To the Editor: heaven and earth toward the Not only here, on the picket line, but in every Julius Supinski I've been following the issues ship as a path into the unknown port and land. D. P. McDonald of the LOG steadily since Sum- eternity. , mer, and on November 12, 1948 I The millions of times when the MARINE SCENE BY SEAFARER NORMAN MAFFIE saw a piece written by a Brother barometer starts Jailing and a storm moves in enveloping the from Canada. ship in a curtain of saltwater and I would like to secure his ad­ air, playing for the possession dress, if possible. His name is of the vessel with its few souls Glen Seeley. The only address fighting nature, is a feeling be­ listed was Manitoba, Canada. I yond description. cannot write there as it is just We are condemned by the pub­ a province. I hope you can lic as scallawags of the sea, but supply his address for me. how many of you do not wish Your articles are most in­ you could live, love and see the triguing, I can assure you. world and it§ strange and exotic Your copy of December 31, 1948, sights like we do while esirning just came and I'm receiving our livelihood. No shoreside much pleasure over the latest ex­ bonds are upon us, no slavery in pose of the Cities Service a boresome existence 'for us. We 'union," their "benefits," etc. Al­ are the last of the adventurers. though I'm not an SIU member John F. Wunderlich, Jr. receive the news as eagerly as members do. I sailed ATS before, and I wish the SIU conditions were on board those ships. If you don't find linen when you go aboard your More power to you. Convert ship, notify the Hall at once. Cities Service to a civilized A telegram from Le Havre or Union. Singapore won't do you any Alden Gould, Jr. good. It's your bed and you (Ed. Note: Sorry, we don't With the African coast as background, Maffie details his impression of the Bull Line Cape have to lie in it. Almina. Sketch was made as MadSe's ship, the Santa Clara Victory, was passing Gibraltar. • have the Brother's address.) To the Editor: By FRANK BOYNE Hospitalized Seafarer Asks Advice On Veteran Outfit Saga Of The SIU I ATTENTION! d �Page Tea THE BOSTON—Chairman. R. Cashman. 40383; Recording Secretary. J. Sweeney, 1530;- Reading Clerk. E-B. Tilley, 75. Motion, carried to accept min­ utes held in all other Branches, except the first motion in San Juan minutes which is to be re­ ferred to Headquarters Negotiat­ ing Committee. Agent reported on. beef concerning practice of Isthmian not to call Boston Hall for replacements when touching port in transit. Brother Tilley reported that the beef has been ironed but and the company will contact Boston Hall for replace­ ments in the future. Agent also reported the death of Brother Dan White. Motion carried that Agent send a wreath of flowers in the name of the SIU to serv­ ices held for Brother White. Good and Welfare: Several Brothers spoke on service to Union of Brother White and sug- gested that the membership take up a collection for his widow. Approximately $50 pledged. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed with 72 book men pres­ ent. i S. t PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Don C; HalL 43493; Recording Secretary. Joseph %lake. 43493; Reading Clerk. Bob High. 24236. SEAFARERS Friday, February 18,. 1949 LOG Froni Jan* 26 To Feb* 9 PORT REG. DECK R^ ENG. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile. New Orleans Galveston San Francisco San Juan 10 144 22 108 7 .115 27 95 20 31 45 110 32 29 21 GRAND TOTAL 572 Motion by Ransome, 50920, that Savannah go on record, as being 100 percent in favor of the pro­ posed welfare plan. Good and Welfare: Discussion on question of who has authority to be be­ hind Dispatcher's counter. Agent explained Headquarteis -report on Transportation ballot and asked that report be posted on bulletin board. Members expressed pleas­ ure at seeing new blinds in Hall, and were told that a new banner and flag have been ordered. Meeting adjourned with 117 members present. 4. a> REG. STWDS.. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPi^D SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. .SHIPPED ENG. 4 100 7 70 14 265 25 ,231 19 28 47 114 36 28 10 7 ' 7 3 24 383 91 124 74 30 79 • 8 10. 60 263. 86 75 (NO FIGURES AVAILABLE) 26 65 20 2015 13 74 11 46 138 30 34 155 379 93 101 25^ 93 43 28 18 75 41 39 11 42 12 6 24 ' 9 28 149 31 38 12 64 33 92 343 102 118 30 526 517 472 1,615 by registered voters in the mem­ bership. Meeting adjourned with 250 members present. 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, C. McKee, 23319: Recording Sec­ retary, A. Michelet,. . 211.84>; Read­ ing. Clerk, R. W; Pohle, 46836. Motion carried to accept min­ utes of meetings held in. other ports. Agent reported that he was happy to see the member­ ship taking active interest in op­ eration of meeting. Agent re­ ported on. ship arrivals expected in coming two weekr period. Ships due in from foreign and intercoastal runs, also a couple due in from the shipyards where they have been undergoing reconver-sion. In summing up. Agent re­ ported that sizeable number of men in port from out of town will be depleted: greatly during coming period of expected good shipping. Motion carried to sup­ port the Secretary-Treasurer in his fight against weedhounds and disrupters in the Union. Angel Pedrosa and William Bishop took the Union Oath of Obligation." New Business: Motion by Schroader, 50821, that port concur in the New York New Business concerning the pibp^sed welfare plan, and urge officials to exert all pressure possible to bring plan into action. One minute of BALTIMORE—Chai?man. Wil­ liam Reniz. 28445; Recording Secretary, G. A. Masterson. 20299; Reading Clerk, Fi A. Slansbury. 4883. H. Bullock, B. Amsberfy, Mar­ ion, Luksa, N. Bradfrod and J. H. Motion carried that Philadel­ phia nonrconcur with the part of Galveston New Business pertainr ing to March of Dimes, inasmuch as all ports have already taken up: collections for this charity; however, if the $50 donated has Clark took the Union Oath of already been turned over to or­ Obligation. Trial Committee ganization,. then Philadelphia elected to hear charges against goes on record as censuring port two Brothers. Motion carried to of Galveston. Minute^s of other non-concur with that part of the Branch meetings accepted and Puerto Rico New Business con­ filed. Resolution on transporta­ cerning the Transportation Rule. tion, accepted. Secretary-Treas­ Other ports' minutes accepted. urer's report accepted with a Agent Rentz reported having vote of thanks. Francis Domo- contacted all local unions to gain ski, Gerald Stilley and Robert their support in fighting the Hoff­ Kendnooski took the Oath of man move. Agent introduced to Obligation. Meeting adjourned the membership the two newly with 180 members present. elected Patrolmen: Leon Johnson and Bennie Gonzalez. One min­ SAVANNAH — Chairman. J. ute of silence observed for silence for lost Brothers. Meeting Meeting adjourned with 134<. members Drawdy. 28523; Recording Secre­ Brothers lost at sea. present. tary, R.' F. Ransome. 50920; Read­ adjourned with 205 members present. 4 4 4 ing Clerk. James Sellers. 38401. MOBILE:—Chairman, O; Stev­ 4 4 4* ; Agent gave round-up report on NORFOLK — Chairman.: Ben ens, 115; Recording Secretary, J. activity in port. Also reported Rees.. 95r Recording Secretary. Carroll^ 14r> Readuig Clerk. that paint has been secured for Bullock. 4747; Reading Cle;ck, Harold. J. Fischer, 59.redecorating HalL Minutes of Boyles. 34587. meetings held in other ports read Motion carried to accept min­ and. accepted. Motion carried to Minutes of other Branch min­ utes of Branch meetings held in utes read, accepted and filed. other ports. Agent Tanner re­ Communications: Several letters ported on progress of tugboat from Senators and Congressmen negotiations and explained that in reply to telegrams. sent by only item holding up contract members of Branch read. Head­ signing was question of overtime. quarters report on transportation Agent also reported that Union's accept report from Headquarters read and accepted. Agent re­ waiving of coal as penalty cargo on performers, Hoffman Plan ported that shipping has picked has resultedk.:4n several cargoes fight, convention delegates, fi­ up somewhat and prospects ap­ of coal being loaded in Mobile. nance , committee. Headquarters pear a little brighter. He re­ Agent further reported that report on Transportation Rule ac­ ported on organizing drive and Waterman is taking a Victory out cepted. . Names- of Brothers re­ Hoffman beef and asked mem­ of the. boneyard to be put in the questing to be excused read and bership participation in handling Pan Atlantic trade. Secretaryreferred to Dispatcher. One min­ each matter. New Business: Mo­ Treasurer's report accepted. Mo-, ti... ute ' of silence observed for tion carried that individual mem-, tion carried that a. standing vote Brothers lost at sea. Richard F. hers continue to send telegrams, of thanks be given, the SecretaryRansome took the Union Oath of and letters to their Congressmen Treasurer for the splendid job he Obligation. ' Motion by Frinks, in protest to the Hoffman move. has done in behalf of the Union G-60, that Savannah Branch con­ Fifty telegrams were dispatched at all times. Motion carried to tribute $25 to- March of Dimes. to Washington from the meeting send a floral spray , to the funeral 444 401 1,317 of Brother- Bosarge who died iri the Mobile Marine Hospital. Meeting adjourned with 532 members present. 4 4 4 GALVESTON —Chairman, W. Brighlwell. 7279; Recording Sec­ retary, Jeff Morrison, 34213;J Reading Clerk. Keith Alsop. 7311. Minutes of meeting^ held in, other ports read and accepted. Agent reported that beach is clearest it has been of men in a long while. Cities Service- ships hitting port have kept officials busy making contact with the crews. Charges against two Brothers read and referred to Trial Committee. George Denom took the Union Oath of Obliga­ tion. One rhinute of silence ob­ served for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discussion held on welfare plan,, everyone speaking in its favor. Meeting adjourned with 61 members present. 4*^ 4 4 TAMPA—Chairmen, R. White. 57; Recording Secretary. L. White, 2716; Reading Clerk. C. Starling. 8920. Minutes of all Branch meetings in outports accepted, except those of Puerto Rico which were referred to Headquarters. Trial committee elected, to hear charges pending.. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion - concerning the Hall, shipping and the ways and means of keeping'the Hall ship­ shape. Newly-elected Agent, Ray White, reported that shipping has been slow but the regular run ships have helped to keep ship­ ping moving along. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned with 63 members present. makes shipping appear to have slackened. Many SIU ships were held" up because of the fog, sev­ eral of them damaged", through collisions and running aground. Agent urged' members to con­ tinue to bombard their, Congress­ men with wires protesting the Hoffman move.- Communication from Headquarters on Transpor­ tation ballot read and accepted. Eight Brothers received the Union Oath of Obligation. One minute of silence _ observed for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discussion on trans­ portation, weedhounds and per­ formers. Meeting adjourned with 340 members present. 4 4 4 SAN JUAN — Chairman. H. Nelson, 7018; Recording Secre­ tary, H. Spurlock. 11101; Reading Clerk. T. Banning,- 3038; / Motion carried' accept min'utes of other Branch meetings. Motion by Colls, 21085, that permitmen who wish to leave meet­ ing may do so to provide seats for bookmen. Motion carried. Agent Colls reported on arrival of MV Ponce and the settlement of minor beefs aboard. He also reviewed SIU policy on treat­ ment of drunks and performers. Headquarters report on Trans­ portation ballot approved. Three Brothers took the Union Oath of Obligation. . Motion by T. Bann- " ing, 3038, carried, that foremen for hold cleaning jobs on shoregangs be dispatched from SIU Hall. Motion by H. Nelson, 7016, carried, that men working shoregangs be required to wait until morning following comple­ tion of work before re-register­ ing. Motion by M. Cotty, 22559, carried, that a carpenter be en­ gaged at union wages to enlarge the baggage room. Meeting ad­ journed with 82 members pres­ ent. 44 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Lindsey Williams. 21550;. Recording Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; Reading Clerk. Robert Matthews, 164. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of the Tampa minutes where they go on rec­ ord to suspend a member with­ out proper notification as per co^istitution. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of the San Juan minutei^ pertaining to the inclusion of San Juan in south of Hatteras ports under' provisions of transportation rule. Minutes of other Branch meet­ NEW ORLEANS^ Chairman, ings accepted and filed. New jamea Tucker, 2209; Recording Secretary, Henry Gerdes, 23382; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. Charges against four Brothers read and referred to Trial Com­ mittee elected from the floor. Motion carried to accept minutes of meetings held in outports, ex­ cept Puerto Rico New Business, which is to be referred to Head­ quarters. Agent Sheppard re­ ported port affairs as being in good'shape. Agent reported that shipping has- remained good,, but l£i:ge number of men registering Business: Motion by DeVito that the New Orleans Agent contact the owner of the French Casino Cafe to learn Whether or, not men shipped to tugs recently purchased by him are Union men. Motion by Hall that start­ ing Monday the Hall be kept open at night so members can make full use- of _ the television set, ' �Ftiday, FebmiBfr 18; 1949 T HE S E AF A,R E RS Page.-Elevea LOG NLRB Expected To Set Early Date For Voting Cities Service Fieet SIU VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN FIGHT ON HOFFMAN PLAN (Continued from Page 1) declared that the company didn' feel that it would be fair to hold the election until a 10-year old US Circuit Court w«t ordering Cities Service to allow NMU or ganizers aboard CS ships was dismissed. In making this move, the com­ pany lawyer completely ignored the fact that the NMU two weeks ago informed the NLRB by tele­ gram that it "had withdrawn its interest" in the Cities Service Oil Company case. REPLIED TO NLRB As Ihe bailie lo save Ihe jobs of Ihousands of American seamen nears Ihe climax, Ihe Union is pressing hard for passage of Ihe Bland-Magnuson bill, now undex consideralion by Ihe House Merchanl Marine Commillee. In above pholo ara some of Ihe many Seafarers al Headquarters who have been lending a hand in the detail work of the campaign. Front- row (left to right): Charles Mehli^ Martin Brown, John Marotti, Raymond Capezzuto and Carl Borealino. Rear: Cavain James, an unidentified volunteer, Angelo Papa, Charles Sex­ ton, Milton Williams, Ed Saul, Jim Barrett and Cy Legrae. Volunteers have been sending out copies of the SEAFARERS LOG and special bulletins containing last-minute developments to the hundreds of unions whose members have joined in the fight to. keep the American merchant fleet from being scuttled. SIU HULLS PERSONALS SIU, A&G District WILLIAM KENNAY Your father is anxious that BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. you write him. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 4. 4. BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 RUDY KIENAST Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Write Frank Bose at SIU Hall, GALVESTON 308«/»—23rd St. 51 Beaver Street, New York. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 4. 4. 4. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. MANUEL NOVO Cal. Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Communicate with Daniel ViaNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 monte at 135 W. 72nd Street,NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. New York. ^ Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 4" 4< 4" NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. DAN McNULTY Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, PHILADELPHIA; ..614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Seamen's Church Institute, 25 SA.N FRANCISCO 85 Third St. South Street, New York, Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 t 4. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon MARINO GONZALEZ Sal. Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Get in touch; with Draft Board SAVANNAH. . ...2 Abercorn St. No. 64, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA ...TT 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall,'Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. . Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St.,' N.V.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian CHARLES VW.\uRKE Mrs. Maybelle Hayman, 2207 Lee Street, South Norfolk, Vir­ ginia, asks to hear from you. 4. 4. 4. JOHN W. ALTSTATT Contact, Miss Weinstein, De­ partment of Welfare, 201 Adams Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ft a> 4. • A former Seafarer,, Pvt. Gor­ don L. Eyers, asks his friends to write him at Co. D, 10th Inf. Regt., 5th Inf. Div., Fort Jack­ son, South Carolina. ft ft ft DAVID FLOCKHART Your mother is very anxious to hear from you. ft ft ft JAMES W. DAROUSE Your wife is worried about you and asks that you write. Attention M^bers! All applications for imemployment insurance in New York City .must be made through the offices at 165 Joralemon- SIM Brooklyn (Third Floor), instead of theDistrict offices, as formerly. The NMU, -as the company lawyer must have known, sent •this telegram in response to query from the NLRB. More­ over, the NMU also advised the SIU by letter of its withdrawal from the Cities Service ships and this news was published in the LOG of February 4, 1949. At this point in the Wednesday hearing, the NLRB informed the four company representatives present that it intended to con­ duct the election and asked if the company would cooperate. Backed into a corner, the com­ pany lawyer said that he and his three colleagues Could not reply until they had consulted their directors.. They could have an answer by Thursday morning, they said. COMPANY RENEGES On Thursday morning, SIU representatives entered" the meet­ ing expecting that the company, having read the handwriting on the wall, would be ready to as­ sist in setting up election me­ chanics. And-the company was, the company lawyer declared, provided certain conditions were met. He. then went on to list the four following conditions: 1) That there be no voting be­ fore February 23. 2) That there be no voting on Saturdays, Sundays and. holidays. 3) That voting on the SS Gov­ ernment Camp, now running foreign, be cqnducted by an Am- Alien Seamen Waiver Expires On March 1 On March 1, the waiver of the sail on ships operating in the provision in the Merchant Marine coastwise trade under the same Act of 1936 regulating the. num­ 25 percent regulation. SUP ber of aliens aboard US subsi­ Under terms of the Merchant HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. dized vessels expires. Marine Act of 1936, companies Phone 5-8777 At that time the original pro­ receiving government subsidies PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. vision-of the Act will become were required to abide by sev­ Beacon 4336 operative, and all American ships eral regulations established by RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 receiving subsidies will be re­ the Maritime Commission. Among these was the one re­ SAN FRANCISCO ...59 Clay St. quired to carry crews composed Douglas 2-8363 100 percent of US citizens, ex­ quiring that licensed personnel SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. cept in the Stewards Depart­ aboard these ships be members Main 0290 ment where 10 percent may be of the US, Naval Reserve and WILMINGTON, 440 Avalon Blvd. aliens. that unlicensed crewmen be ci­ Terminal 4-3131 In the SIU, the number of tizens, except for 4he 10 percent ships affected by the expiration of aliens allowed in the Stew­ Canadian District of the waiver is small, since ards Department. MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square comparatively few of the Un­ SIU WANTS EXTENSION Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 ion's contracted vessels are sub­ PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St^ sidized. Most are privately own­ The SIU is pushing for ex­ Phone North 1229 tension of the waiver beyond the ed and are not subsidized. On PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. March 1 expiration date. How­ these unsubsidized ships, aliens Phone: 5591 TORONTO lllA Jarvis Street may still constitute 25 percent ever, the most effective way in Elgin 5719 of the crews. which aliens may avoid the sail­ VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. ing restrictions of the Merchant SAIL COASTWISE ^ Empire 4531In addition, aliens who have Marine Act is by following the VANCOUVERv....... S6& Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 followed the Union's advice and advice repeatedly given by the have obtained visas may also Union which is that they take immediate steps to obtain visas and eventual citizenship. In order to protect the ship­ ping opportunities and job rights of those aliens now holding membership, the Union has for some time refrained from taking new alien members into the or­ ganization. A bill presented by Represen­ tative Bland (D., Va.) known as HJ-Res. 92, to extend alien seamen waivers and ship chart­ ers is now before the lower House. Several companion bills have also been offered in both houses of Congress which would aid the naturalization of seamen with war service. On the basis of past experi­ ence, however, seamen cannot entertain much hope for passage of these measures. Since the end of the war each session of Con­ gress has seen the introduction of similar bills, but all have died in committee or failed to get favorable action on the floor. trican consul, probably in a South American port. 4) That all voting be conducted from Baltimore to Boston inclu­ sive, meaning that no voting be done in Gulf ports. SINISTER SCHEME The NLRB flatly refused the first two conditions, which to­ gether constituted one more Cit­ ies Service attempt to get proUnion men fired before the vot­ ing begins. However, all parties agreed that the Government Camp could be voted abroad under con­ sular supervision, provided the State Department approved. Decision on the company's re­ quest to limit the voting area to the Boston-Baltimore range was reserved, and the NLRB wilf probably rule on this point when it orders balloting to start. The meeting adjourned with­ out a promise of cooperation by the company officials, whom SIU representatives described as "arrogant in their manner." The conduct of the company spokesmen was in line with their behavior throughout the two All men who have been fired from Cities Service ships for union activity or because they are SIU mem­ bers should immediately re­ port in person, or write to Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization. SIU. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4, N.Y. years and four months the Unon has spent organizing the Cities Service ships, the SIU representatives added. The vessels to be voted are the Royal Oak, Government Camp, Fort Hoskins, Salem Mar­ itime, Bents Fort, Bradford Isand. Winter Hill, Archers Hope and Lone Jack. RECENTLY ACQUIRED All ^ these ships, with the ex­ ception of the Lone Jack, were • acquired by the company after, the collective bargaining election f tield in the Cities Service fleet ; ast winter, when the SIU was certified as agent for the crews: of seven company ships. Cities ; Service men voting in that elec­ tion chose the SIU by an 83 per­ cent majority. The Lone Jack was to have been voted but ar­ rived in port too late to make the deadline set by the NLRB. When the SIU called for a con­ tract covering the entire Cities Service fleet, the NLRB, revers­ ing precedent, held that the eight ships not voted would have to be polled in a second election in order to qualify the crews for Union, representation. The men on the nine ships will vote "Yes" or "No" in answer to the question: "Do You Wish To Be Represented by the Sea­ farers International Union, At­ lantic and Gulf District, AFL, for the Purposes of CoUective Bargaining?" The thoroughly discredited company controlled CTMA, the puppet organization, conceived by the cornpany lawyer and which has been masquerading as a "union," will not appear on the ballot. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS Friday. February 18..^ LOG • ......::..^?,v.-^-I • ''Y- •—U.-- .•"-•'r7-',M ' •-• . 'i 'V^-r : , -.• . •• • ;;. ''P; • >.-, ' •• --...• - 1; .••; .'Yr Vr- ••:•;•"- VDU V0UI2SELV«S Wia AAAIf -ME PINAL DECISION 1 *««or if? I V o? '•ffd .Vv'- '. . r"' * ^' "' w , -A , 0,".' •- • — '*»Oca '/ •''•>:' ^ i'V-i.- li.. 1WFA/Vt>lP/ VOTING B66INS MAR.1 AND BAIDS APRIt 30-Hi. i.: ^ •fer VOTE AS YOU PLfASe.. I.: Ti '"^ot: ' ' '• ' i* � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 18, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 7 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CITIES SERVICE STALL FAILS;NLRB TO SET ELECTION DATE COMMITTEE ASKS EIGHT DELEGATES TO CONVENTION GREEN DEMANDS FULL REPEAL OF SLAVE-LABOR ACT SIU RALLIES NATION-WIDE SUPPORT FOR BLAND BILL MORE WELFARE PLANS-AND HOW THEY WORK FILE CLAIMS FOR JOBLESS PAY WITHOUT DELAY SIU SUPPORTS TEACHERS' DRIVE FOR RAISES MOBILE LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN SUPPORT OF BLAND BILL PORT SAVANNAH MARKS WEEK OF GOOD SHIPPING MEMBERS URGED TO WRITE FAMILIES PHILLY WALKS ON ACHING FEET BOSTON PRAISES ISTHMIAN CREW FOREIGN SHIPS CROWD WEST COAST SEAFARERS RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BLAND BILL SIU BASEBALLERS CLEAN SWEEP TILTS HELD IN AFRICA AND INDIAN PORTS TRENT MAN KILLED IN BEIRA NLRB EXPECTED TO SET EARLY DATE FOR VOTING CITIES SERVICE FLEET ALIEN SEAMEN WAIVER EXPIRES ON MARCH 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/18/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/694ca64e8b482c655c8ae49778958b97.PDF 765971ecc44603c9f6ef5c25f840874b PDF Text Text TRANSPORTATION VOTE IS SET At coastwise membership meetings held on Wednesday, February 9, it was voted to put the two alternate propositions on transportation to a referendum vote. Voting will commence on March i; and conclude April 30, thus giving the member­ ship the opportunity to express its views after months of discussion. The keystone of the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, is democracy. In every phase of the Union's activity, membership Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA approval is required. For some time now the Transportation Rule has been under discussion. In shoreside meetings, NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1949 No. 6 VOL. XI •*and at shipboard meetings, the entire subject has been aired. and the pages of the LOG have been open for comment from in­ dividual Seafarers and SIU crews. "The~"subject has buii?Sir*"aown to two points of view: 1) that whenever, transportation is due a crew, that transportation must be accepted and all hands must By JOHN ARABASZ leave the ship, with replacements Every time the Cities Service to be sent from the Union Hir­ Oil Company stooges who call ing Hall, and 2) that when themselves the CTMA open their transportation is due, those men mouths you can count on them who accept transportation must to shove their own feet in. Every leave the ship, to be replaced time they raise a weak voice in from the Hall, but men not acdefense of their company-con­ trolled rig, they offer more con­ In response to queries as vincing reasons why Cities Serv­ to how the current trans­ ice tankermen have no alterna­ portation rule affects a man's tive but to vote for a genuine vacation rights, the answer trade union of seamen in the is that the present rule does soon-to-be-announced collective not affect vacation rights at bargaining election. all. In fact the company propa­ Vacation pay is cumula­ ganda specialists — the CTMAtive, according to the SIU contract. The continuity of company brain trust, that is—un­ wittingly supply just about the a man's service aboard a ship most effective argument for does not determine whether he is entitled to vacation pay. Cities Service personnel to throw off the shackles of company con­ It is his total time with the trol and choose a free collective company that counts, and that time can be acquired on bargaining agent that has yet several ships of one company been advanced. If they accomplish nothing else, as easily as on a single ship. If a man sandwiches in an­ the CTMA brain trustei-s who are other job with another com­ dispensing the company hogwash pany and then returns to the are at least keeping the men first company, his vacation aboard the Cities Service tank­ ers amused. In their latest little time picks up from where he left off. comic book effort the CTMA joksters have really hit the bot­ tom of the barrel. cepting transportation having GAG SHEET the right to remain on the ship. Says the CTMA gag-sheet: The rule now in force cor­ "Read CTMA facts and figures responds to the first proposition and the truth about job security." on the referendum ballot. In calling for the balloting. That's what it says, but don't look for facts or figures because Headquarters urged that as many under the heading "FACTS" all men as possible vote on this you'll find is this classic: "Com­ question, which has proved to pare facts and figures and you'll be one of the most controversial vote CTMA." Now if the com­ issues ever to be discussed with­ pany genius who is responsible in the Union in many years. for that wasn't three sheets to The Headquarters Report On the wind. Cities Service ought to Transportation Rule, which was take away his pencil and hand presented at the meetings, ap­ pears on page three. him a broom. with the SIU leading the way, "CTMA's Constitution," says rose in arms. The SIU, pointing til e company-stooging leaflet, out that thousands of jobs would "was written by its members, be lost to American seamen if presently on the Temporary Oi*William Green, President the Hoffman proposal were al­ ganizing Committee." When of the Americiui Federation lowed, called upon all American CTMA says "temporary" they're of Labor, has pledged full not kidding. Two of the three labor to join the battle. AFL support to the SIU At­ committee men no longer sail on Hundreds of imions, huge in­ lantic and Gulf District, in ternationals and small locals Cities jService ships. And, for its fight for passage of the alike, responded to the SIU's cry that matter, neither does the Bland-Magnuson Bill with­ for action. Telegrams and let­ company lawyer who did the ac­ out amendment. ters poured into Washington. tual writing of the Constitution In a telegram sent this his Senators and Representatives, al­ while CTMA flunkeys filled vreek to A&G District Sec­ . ready alert to the danger of a, inkwell. • retary-Treasurer Paul Hall, sadly depleted merchant marine, "Comments and suggestions," the AFL's top official de­ expressed their indignation at says CTMA, "will be appreciated clared: Hoffman's proposal. They saw it and welcomed." Anybody want "We will give special at­ as a blow to the merchant fleet, to criticize the company lawyer's tention to legislative prob­ to the maritime unions and to handiwork? Okay, Brother, let's lem presented in your tele­ the national defense. And they have it, but don't forget to pack gram February seventh stop saw it as an endorsement of low your gear first. Oiir legislative committee labor standards on foreign ships. And if you like malarkey will support Bland Bill with­ (An analysis of tho~ Smith served with sugar coating, CTMA out crippling amendments as Amendments appears on Page has that too. The leaflet very suggested in your message." Six.) » (Continwd on Page }) CTMA Tacts' Asa-Best SiU^ Propaganda House Group Considers Blond Bill The Merchant Marine Commit­ tee of the House of Representa­ tives went into executive session this week to decide whether to approve the Bland-Magnuson Bill as Representative Schuyler Otis Bland wrote it or to accept the "Hoffman Plan" to destroy the merchant marine in the form of two crippling amendments. Meanwhile, more and more labor unions I'allied to the side of the SIU in its drive to awake the country to the danger of the two amendments to the bill which Admiral Smith of 'the Maritime Commission proposed with the backing of ECA Ad­ ministrator Paul G. Hoffman. The Bland-Magnuson Bill is the result of the storm of protest that grew out of Hoffman's pro­ posal in December to take ad­ vantage of a loophole in the present law that says 50- percent As the LOG went to press word was received that House Merchant Marine Committee had approved legislation ex­ tending until July 1 the power of the Maritime Commission to sell, charter and operate ships. The original legislation, spon­ sored by Representative Schuy­ ler Bland (Du Va.), chairman of the House committee, would have extended the authority for a full year, but in view of the divided opinion in the maritime industry itself on the question a v compromise was effected. . of the Marshall Plan cargoes must go' in foreign ships. Hoff­ man maintained that he could ignore this if he could save money by doing so. The entire maritime industry, Green Backs SIU �Page Two T a E SEAPABERS £ ^ ' ' •' ' Fridap, February 11/1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., imder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Majority Rules - . . J^p.JMajxh. 1, inemberi,,ja£ the AtlantJC.,Gul District of the Seafarers International Union will begin balloting tcT decide an issue that has been the subject o: considerable discussion during the past few months; The issue to be decided is the type of transportation rule acceptable to the majority of the membership. The referendum ballot by which Seafarers will have their say on this question is one of the democratic pro­ cesses prevailing in our Union, and it is something that is even more important than the issue involved. Originally, the membership in all ports voted unani­ mously to adopt the transportation rule now in effect by accepting the Negotiating Committee's report last fall which held that "any time a member is entitled to trans­ portation and receives same, he should get off that vessel. The Negotiating Committee's recommendation was based on a desire to increase the job opportunities for alL hands. At that time, the membership shared the committee's view as the vote indicated. Consequently the rule be­ came part of Union procedure. As pointed out in the Headquarters Report on the Transportation Rule appearing on the opposite page, since the recommendation was adopted by the member­ ship, "many of our members have raised the question as to the wisdom of this decision, and have repeatedly, through ship and shoreside meetings, requested a referen­ dum ballot on the matter to give the membership an opportunity to vote by secret referendum." In short, the membership simply wished to take ad,vantage of the democratic machinery to which we of the SIU may resort whenever an issue affecting the general welfare arises. Headquarters recognized the divergence of opinion on the transportation rule and prepared the way for resolving the issue in strict fulfillment of our democratic tradition. It called for a thorough discussion of transpor­ tation by Seafarers at meetings aboard ship and ashore. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, It urged that members use the medium of the LOG to as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging air their opinions, both pro and con, so that all hands heavily oA their hands. Do what you can to cheer them, up by might become fully acquainted with all aspects of the writing them. transportation issue. SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. H. GJEDRE There followed a period of hot debate. Seafarers T. MASTANUNO L. C. COLE .will shortly be using the secret ballot in the 60-day ref­ A. C. McALPIN S. WILSON erendum period to settle the issue. D. MCCARTHY T. C. MUSGROVE" R. WEIKEL Headquarters has drawn up a sample ballot, which S. J. KASMIRSKI W. ROBERTS is, of course, subject to membership approval. The ballot E. J. BREWER R. COOTE JOE GOUDE offers two propositions: P. BUSH J. FAIRCLOTH PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION RULE NO. C. SIMMONS % % t J. PUZALEWSKI 1—Whenever transportation is due a crew under the MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL R. MOACK terms of the contract, all hands must accept that E. A. McGUFFY G. CARROLL • transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new W. O. WILLIAMS J. McFARLIN replacements will be shipped from the Union Hirinn J. P. SAIDE F. CHRISTY Hall. E. C. COLBURN V. LYNCH L. HOWARD E. KING PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION RULE NO. W. J. SULLIVAN E. LAWSON 2—When transportation is dtie a crew tmder the W. J. GREY J. BOURGEOIS terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay C. A. ROBERTS J. MARTINEZ on board the ship can do so, providing they do not E. LEARY A. FASE collect transportation. Those men desiring transpor­ E. SMITH A. KASTINA W. ROSS C. LAWSON tation can collect same and upon receipt*of the J. WECK C. VIKIN money shall get off the ship and replacements for C. LAWSON tit those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union J. MALINOWSKI BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. Hiring Hall. % % % R. FREY Whichever of these two propositions the majority J. B. PURVIS BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL of Seafarers indicate as their choice will become the rule J. A. CARROLL VIC MILLAZZO and Union procedure on transportation. T. THOMAS F. ALASAVICH That is the democratic way to decide. And that is R. POSTON M. WILLIS L. SWOBODA ' the way we Seafarers resolve the issues within our G. PAGANO A. E. HANCOCK ;. / organization. G/E. GALLANT O. H^DEN Men Now In The Mnrme Hospitals Bonpital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) ^ T. RITSON L. GORDAN (City Hosipital? X % if STATEN ISLAND M. J. LUCAS N. DORPMANS J. W. TAYLOR W. HUNT O. O. AMES . J. P. WETZLER F. STOKES J. J. O'CONNOR J. GRANGAARD G. STEPANCHUK R. PENNINGTON L. DWYER J. R. MARCOUX K. JENSEN % % % GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS W. WESTCOTT D. HUTCHINGS J. J. O'CONNOR ' S. R. PARIS ' . M. FOSTER . . M. MAYNARD- : : ' i I , , �Friday, February 11, 1949 > THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Headquarters' Report On Transportation Your Headquarters Offices, in compliance with previous mem­ bership action, is hereby deliver­ ing the following report on the , matter of the transportation rule, as contained in the SIU General Contract, with various steam­ ship operators. At the inception of negotia• tional procedures, which had . been conducted over a period ranging from approximately June, 1948, to August, 1948, your Negotiating Committee at that . time, in drafting the transporta­ tion clause for the contract, agreed along with the balance of the transportation riders, to the follovving clause, known as Secnon c:. " "(c) If the port where the ar­ ticles are finally terminated is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States in which is lo­ cated the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port • of engagement in continental United States, or at seaman's., option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first-class rail transportation shall be paid." CLARIFICATION The reason which motivated your Negotiating Committee in drafting the transportation rider in such a manner was contained in their report to the member­ ship, which appeared in the August 20, 1948, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. To give a clear background on this entire matter for the benefit of the membership, the following is a verbatim report contained in the .-X. Negotiating Committees Report; "Your Committee feels that this new transportation clause shall be beneficial to the mem­ bership, because of the fact that we have had considerable confusion on the matter of transportation in the past. Bit­ ter beefs have developed with the shipowners because they have complained that in the former SIU transportation clauses, in some instances, SIU crews receive transportation as many as three times for one voyage and even then remain­ ed on board the vessel. "Your Committee further clari­ fied this transportation in such a manner, that in the future, all SIU members receiving transportation shall be re­ quired to get off the ship and new replacements shipped from the Union Hall. INCREASE JOBS "Your Committee points out that it is of the very strong opinion that the sole purpose of any transportation clause is for the actual securing of transportation for any crew member rating same. This Ne­ gotiating Committee is of the further opinion that any time aomexiiber is entitled to trans­ portation, and receives same, he should get off that yesML This not only will greatly in­ crease the number of jobs to . be made avaUable to our mem^ bership, but. also will be a basis for elimination of a great . nuiny disputes . of -all kinds arising on this issue. The fact, too, that the Atlantic and -Gulf. is the only District • in the SIU at this-time which allows members to receive transportation and still stay This has been done and as a have their minds thoroughly result of this action, Headquar- made up because most of us are ters hereby submits the follow- familiar with the issues involved, ing sample ballot for the mem- Headquarters Office, however, bership's approval. If this sam- does urge each and every full -Proposed Transportation Rule No. 1 pie ballot is accepted, it means bookmember who is qualified to Whenever Iransportation is due a crew under the that all hands, commencing on vote to do so, so that a full and March 1, 1949, and closing on true expression by the memberterms of the contract, all hands must accept that trans­ April 30, 1949, will then have ship will be shown by whateveir portation and get off the ship, whereupon new replace­ the opportunity to express their _ results come out of this voting. particular points of views. ments will he shipped from the Union Hiring HalL It is to be remembered that in voting to accept this report EVERYBODY VOTE Proposed Transportation Rule No. 2 you are not voting on the transIt is to be pointed out that portation rule, but are merely When transportation is due a crew under the terms under the terms of our contract, voting for the machinery of the of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board it is impossible to accept trans­ ballot by which it is to be hand­ the ship can do so, providing they do not collect manner in portation and stay on board a led and the final transportation. Those men desiring transportation can vessel. Therefore the reason for which it wiU be submitted to narrowing of this entire issue the membership for their action. jcpllect same and upoinj-eceipt of the money shall get off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall be -dorwtt to two poi.*!^ ol- vntrws-as Submitted by: contained in the proposed ballot. Paul Hall, shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. In brief, we cannot at this time Secretary-Treasurer change the actual wording of Robert Matthews, contract, but instead, must on board a vessel has caused quarters recommended that this Assist. Sec.-Treas. many beefs between Districts matter, because of the varying I confine ourselves to clarification J. P. Shuler, of the SIU. This should now opinions, be thoroughly discussed of same. Assist. Sec.-Treas. be eliminated. in ship-side, as well aS shore- Headquarters Offices on this Joe Algina, New York Agent ^'Youi* Committee regards this side meetings, and that both matter makes no direct recomLindsey J. Williams, change as a gain for the mem­ points of views be expressed mendation on which proposition Dir. of Org. bership as a whole, not only through the medium of the SEA- the membership should vote for, as a means tor' creating fur­ FARERS LOG, and thus acquaint inasmuch as it is felt that the Charles Haymond, Headquarters Rep. ther employment on board our membership with all issues, membership at this time should SIU vessels, but of making for better relations in the framework of our Union." The membership, at two con­ secutive meetings in all Branches them competent men — recently Under no circumstances will (Coiithnicd from Page 1) of -the Atlantic and Gulf District, unanimously accepted this rec­ coyly says: "CTMA cannot be fired off the company's ship: CTMA ever provide the type of ommendation, and as a result, company dominated, but will aim Tony Ferrara, Gene Nowokunski, democratic expression enjoyed the transportation rule is now to maintain friendly relations be­ Harry Mooney, Tom Crane, Wil­ by members of the SIU. Nothing in effect and made part of Union tween Employer and Employee liam Vandervlist, Ed Hagan, Tom like a secret baUot for referen­ procedure. That is, that when­ that will make for harmony, effi­ Scalon, Jesse Rogers, George dum voting such as Seafarers ever transportation is due, a ciency, higher wages, job se­ Dunn, Bob Morgan, Ted Weems, will soon use to decide on a CTMA wiU also Herman Young, Art Chaison, Union question of current inter­ man must take it and get off curity ..." promise to have your meals de­ Dick Rowan, Chet Gawrych, El­ est to all hands will ever be ship, livered to the foc'sle, keep your mer Black and Don White. Nor adopted by CTMA. Let the QUESTION RAISED clothes pressed, make the sun about the scores of others who ,, .. , Since the time of this recom- shine, make snow fall, even are banned fox*ever from Cities The Cities Service Oil mendation and acceptance of bring you the moon if you only Service ships because they voiced Company's last-ditch effort same, rriany of our membership will please, please not vote for a beef with conditions on Cities to stall the collective bar­ have raised the question as to the SIU. While you're getting in Service ships or because they gaining election was blocked the wisdom of this decision and line for all those great big gifts, were suspected of pro-union this week by the National , have repeatedly, through ship and job security too, just watch sentiment. Labor Relations Board. In and shore-side meetings, request­ out that you don't get hit with Nothing in CTMA's sad sack rejecting the company's ^ ed a referendum ballot on the the company's well-used black­ effort is said about freedom of latest petition to set aside matter to give the membership ball. It's one strike and you're expression on problems affecting the election ordered in De­ an opportunity to vote by secret out in the Oil League. the general welfare of Cities cember, the NLRB said that referendum as to their ideas on Nothing was said about how Service tankermen. Nowhere in Cities Service had failed to this matter. come the so-called job security the entire sheet is the word de­ "raise any issue not pre­ In line with the democratic didn't apply for the foUowing mocracy, or anything approach­ viously considered by the procedure of our Union, Head- Cities Service seamen—all of ing it, mentioned even once. Board." At the same time, the NLRB notified the SIU of a FRIENDS OF THE SEAFARERS meeting scheduled for today at which the Union, the com­ pany and the Board were to be represented. Purpose of the meeting was to set an exabt date for the election and to work out the me­ chanics of balloting. Prt^ositkms In Referemhm CTMA Leaflets Help SIU Drive 1. HERMAN SILVERMAN SALVATORE PREZIOSO Among the American Federation oI Labor unions, ihat have a dose-working relationship with the SIU is the Display Fixture Workers'U^on, . headed by Herman Silverman President, and Salvatore Presioso, Manager, who-with other-recently-elected Display Workers officials were installed by A&G Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. .Hall had been inlrited by the Display Workers Union to presMe -oyer the installation ceremoidee. .> CTMA company lawyer who is so faithful a guardian of sea­ men's rights refer to the back page of this issue for a view of democracy in the SIU. If the Cities Service Oil Com­ pany itself were convinced of the truth of the statements made by CTMA, it -would have no fears. It would welcome an op­ portunity for Cities Service tan­ kermen to assert themselves on the union question. They realize however, how empty are the glowing promises they have been hawking these past month?. Cities Service knows that a free collective bargaining elec­ tion is the one chance for their tankermen to throw off the com­ pany yoke and choose the SIU as the only approach to better wages, decent working conditions and job security. Time is nmning out on the Cities Service blackball. �l>age Foife New Port AgiNit Takes flis Post In Philadelphia By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER If V- THE SEAFARERS LOG EX GI DEPLORES TREATMENT OF SEAMEN-VETS WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE the Merdhant Marine did hot re­ medical and dental care, uni­ "SIX OVERSEAS VETERANS" ceive forms, Bill benefits, travel and saw fit to degrade themselves in ration GI allenvance, family allota letter ridiculing our Merchant- ments, or half-fare on rail and bus Marine. The letter appeared in tickets. ' As veterams or In uni­ "As Others See It" in the Jan. 15 form, we Army men received all issue of the Free Press. that and more. It is unfortunate that the letter Until late 1943, merchant ships was written. As an MTO veteran, were forced to sail unarmed. Of I have had the opportunity of wit­ the 400,000 merchant mariners, nessing both the Army and the 109,000 (over 25 per cent) re­ )eMerchant Marine in action. My ceived combat bars for action observations plus factual" data against the enemy. Over 7,800 prove to me that the letter is were killed, have been officially bigoted, pi-ejudiced and stupid. . pronounced dead, or are still listed The bonus system seems to irk as missing. During the war 750 JLjthe veterans. Perhaps they will ships were lost. One third of these fn! be unhappy to learn that the Mer­ were NOT ARMED. chant Marine was not well paid. Where were the armed guards According to the United States the Navy supplied? Bureau of Labor Statistics, the net I pray that the'Merchant Ma­ pay of an able merchant seaman riners who gave so much will not at the time of highest bonuses was be called upon to defend the nar­ $2,185, including all bonuses. row minded drug' store heroes. I Servicemen of equal rank re­ believe that they did more than ceived $2,256, plus a $1,500 per- their fair share when they went lm sonal income tax exemption not willingly to die for the welfare of granted to the Merchant Marine. heir Country. I only wish that the Army in A serviceman received full pay from the day of his induction to which I served could boast of thethe day of his discharge. Merchant sroud record of our Merchant mariners did not receive .i^ayment Marine. ROBERT J. GRAVES. while off the ship. Furthermore, Alpena. FridkT' F«braatr 11. 1949 Pacific Fojts Contimte To M Good Shipping By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping PHILADELPHIA—Among the on this coast continues excellent arrivals in this port during the as we swing into February. past week was the SS Wanda, Epiphany Tankers Corporation, > The forthcoming week will see and the Sanford B. Dole, Metor both the Choctaw and Chickasee Petroleum Shipping Company. take full crews from the Port of The Wanda is on the coastwise San Francisco. These ships are run and, in the opinion of the part of the new fleet Waterman majority of the crew, is a good is putting into service from this ship. The Dole is tied up here coast. The vessels are presently temporarily awaiting a charter. being fitted out in the local ship­ This week also saw the arrival yards. of 'Jimmy Sheehan, newly elect­ The Citrus Packer will also ed Agent for this port. Jimmy take a full crew from Tacoma is no stranger to most of our the latter part of the week. This 4?&-h-a-3many now lying in the shipof the boys at one time or an­ 'yard in Seattle. other in his capacity as Patrol­ ON THE MOVE man in the Port of New York. Isthmian now tells us that the He received a warm welcome Winthrop Marvin will take a full from all hands. crew on Feb. 12 for the Far East FINE COOPERATION run. These developments, along There is no doubt in my mind with the fact that we just ship­ that Sheehan will receive the ped a full crew on the Twin same fine cooperation from all Falls Victoiy — which has been the membership that was given laid up since before the strike to me and which made the past last year—^should indicate to the year one that I shall never for­ membership that things are get. really moving out here. This is the last time that I'll Fortunately, more than two be writing of news and views hundred permit men have come from Philly and before I sigh in here from the Atlantic and off, I have a few thanks to get The leller reproduced above appeared in Ihe Jan. 20 edition of the Detroit Free Press and Gulf Coasts, so we don't antici­ was submitted to the LOG by a Seafarer who feels it is an extremely effective answer to critics off. pate any difficulty in manning First, I want to thank the of the wartime role of merchant seamen. these new ships. membership — those who make We visit daily all ships coming this beach their home, as well in here in transit and we find re­ as those who have just come markably few beefs. The East into the port for payoffs and Coast placards rate a dinner a la sign-ons. It's been a real pleas­ ure to know and work with each By JOE ALGINA stand-bys and shipboard acci­ the ship after his work is done and every one of them. dents. to receive his pay. A little fore­ I also want to thank the boys NEW YORK — Shipping in thought on the part of the reg­ The SIU shipping rules stip­ who ftiade Christmas here in this port plodded through an­ ular crewmember would elimin­ ulate that a crewmember can call Philly such a pleasant and un­ other week with no develop­ ate any beef on this score. the Hall and obtain a stand-by forgettable holiday. Thanks are ments arising to hearten the out­ If the crewmember finds it im­ also due to those at SIU Head­ look for the future. It was pi-etty man to take his job for a period up to three days. The possible to get to the Hall to see quarters who have at all times much a routine week, but not a procedure is for a man who his relief, he should leave the been ready and willing to ad­ routine we particularly desire. wants a stand-by to first clear it money with the department head. vise me and assist me with any We handled seven ships for with the head of his department, However, whatever arrangements problem that arose. payoffs, all of them disposed of and then drop in at the Hall to he makes, he should see to it in shipshape fashion. The only make arrangements to pay the that the relief man is paid be­ UNIONS. TOO one to show up with beefs of any stand-by before he reports to the fore he heads out of town. Last, but by no means least, impoi'tance was the Afoundria, ship. I want to say thanks to the The comment on shipboard ac­ Waterman, and there the Patrol­ various trade unions in the city cidents concerns a newspaper Michelet for doing such a good FULLY RESPONSIBLE of Philadelphia who have been men brought everything under item of last week which reported job. ever ready to lend a hand on control before the payoff. The stand-by who takes over that 29,229 sesunen- were injured At any rate, the prospect for any beef or problem confront-' The Helen, one of the payoff the job is then fully responsible in 1948. shipping from this coast in the ships, is headed for lay-up for ing the SIU. for the job to be done, and if he The Marine Index Bureau, future looks good. Isthmian Now that all this is off rriy awhile; the rest are expected to fails to stand his watches the which supplied the figure, recom­ alone will have eight ships in the chest, I'll say so long. Watch for take off again as soon as they get Union Hall should be notified. mended ^at more competent Far East pipe run. Both Smith Jimmy Sheehan's writings here cargo committements. Most men who take stand-by jobs seamen—^physically and mentally and Johnson and South Atlantic next week. I'll be seeing you Sign-ons totalled five, all of do their work in the proper man­ —be put aboard the country's will continue to^ run grain to the guys around the ports and on them up and away with little ner. There is little complaint on ships. Far East from the Seattle area. the ships. Until then, remember trouble. The ships to this port in that score. The man who takes Waterman, of course, will be in Maybe the bureau has a slight you are a member of one of transit were also swiftly cleared over the stand-by job, however, there with a nice assortment of the best unions in the world. Do up. Other than commenting on is often left holding the bag un­ point there. We certainly have runs to pick from. fought long enough in the SIU to your part to keep it that way. the weather, which has been al­ less the man he's relieving makes keep foulballs off the ships, but All things being considered, Once again, many thanks and most springlike, the only other proper arrangements for his pay. we do not believe that they have things look good out here for a good luck to you all. points we'd like to raise concerns No man wants to wait around given the whole story. long time to come. We believe accidents would be fewer if some ship officers used wiser judgment. The bureau's figures weren't broken down to Ty WM. (Curly) RENTZ along smoothly here in the Port gin, the men will have an op­ list the causes of the accidents, All delegates aboard SIU BALTIMORE — Ten payoffs of Baltimore. Even the weather portunity for the first time ;to but well bet that a good number ships are urged to make cer­ last week helped to keep ship­ has been fair so far. We've had win the wage and working con­ of them were caused when sea­ tain that every ship Is fully very little snow and we're hop­ ditions that have been long men were ordered to do danger­ ping in this port on the move. manned before it leaves port. Vessels paying off were the ing our luck keeps up on this denied by the company. They ous work without proper equip­ If the company tries to vio­ Clyde Seavey, Isthmian; Eliza­ score. There's nothing like mild, will vote SIU because they know ment or turned to on deck in sunny weather to keep your late the contract mannkig what the SIU can do for them. beth, Bull Lines;. George Pren­ heavy, seas. spirit up, ^ scale by sailing short, the It certainly looks as though tice, Waterman; John Burgess The figure also appears to be ship's delegate should call We'd like to commend the men the Taft-Hartley law is slated for higher than in preceding years, and Bertram Goodhue, South At­ the nearest Union Hall im­ lantic; Bethore, Chilore and Ma- on Cities Service tankers for the the scrap yard. The anti-labor but there is a strong possibility mediately. rore, Ore Lines, and John H. good work they are doing to forces are, of course, putting up that the number of accidents is bring that company under the a battle to keep as much of it as no more today than it was sevThe Union will lake Im­ Marion, US Waterways. mediate action to see that All arrived in very good shape SIU banner. " The company and they can." But labor is putting eraTyears ago. and were paid off with very few its lawyers who have been trying up an all-out fight to get rid of Seamen today are merely being our agreements are observed to the letter, as it did in the beefs having to be settled. The with every trick to keep their the bill, which gives management careful to report all injuries and recently-reported instances of only beefs of any consequence men from being organized and all the breaks and puts a vice, on bring about lawsuits in greater Isthmian vessels sailing short. were cm the Clyde Seavey and gaining decent, respectable con­ the trade unions. numbers than previous years. ditions are running out of bull. the Elizabeth, both of which had Know your contract and That's all for now. See you It wasn't too long ago that sea­ Skippers who were pretty good They certainly won't be able to next week. Meanwhile, best men who sued had to stay ashore report all violations to the stall the election much longer. wishes to you .^ill and steady as; while the suit was pending; to­ Union right away. guys. When the balloting does be­ she goes! day they can continue to sail. On the whole things are going Get Dep't Head Okay If Yea Want Stand-By Ten Payoffs Keep Baltimore Branch On The Meye Sailing Short �TBB S BAFA ft Eft 5 LOG Friday, Fabruary 11, 1849 One of the most widely pub­ eral or state- agencies; and it licized of all union welfacre plans Qovers such other welfare ac­ is the one obtained by the Unit­ tivities as the trustees may think ed Mine Workers of America in necessary. 1946 by strike action and en­ . The trustees are three in num-: larged last year to include pen­ ber. UMWA President John. L. Lewis represents the union, and sions after a second strike. •Senator Styles Bridges of New While the miners' system is Hampshire represents the pub­ >iot directly applicable to the lic. The third member of the membership of a seamen's un­ board represents the mine own­ ion, because of the many differ­ ences between coal mining and ers. They have full authority maritime, it provides comprehen- within the confines of the law sve benefits in a ijtianner Sea­ and subject to the stated pur­ poses of the fund to determine farers might well study. coverage, eligibility, priorities Actually, the UMWA has two among classes of benefits, am­ plans, one for the 400,000 bitum­ ounts of benefits, methods of inous miners who constitute the conveying the benefits and how majority of the union's mem­ to invest the funds. bership, and one for the 80,000 anthracite or hard-coal miners, AID TO AGED lowevef, '•'fiK piBTis are JFronTtfi? 'b'egihning of the sys­ quite similar. tem in 1946 through April 30, 1948, the fund paid 49,981 indi­ BIG FUND The bituminous plan in its vidual distress benefits including present form is financed by a grants to 12,734 widows of min­ 20-cent tax per ton of coal mined ers. The rest were paid to 37,247 which is paid into a welfare disabled miners of whom 28,718 fund by the mine operators. In were disabled permanently. These a good year, the "United Mine payments were made before the Workers of America Welfare and pension fund was activated. When the pension system went Retirement Fund may have an income of $100,000,000 out of into operation last year, the trustees decided that all UMWA which to pay benefits. The fund performs the fol­ members who had worked in lowing functions: it pays for the mines for 20 years or more medical and hospital care for would be eligible to receive pay­ miners and their families; it ments provided they were 62 takes care of pensions and an­ years of age or older and had nuities on retirement or death been employed in the mines on of miners; it compensates for in­ May 29, 1946. The pension was juries or illness resulting from set at $100 a month. The anthracite welfare plan is occupational activity, and for wage loss not otherwise com­ very similar in structure and pensated for at .all or not com­ operation to the bituminous plan. Another welfare plan in which pensated for adequately by fed­ SlU Takes Attion (h Isthmian Habit Of Sailing Shwt-Handeil By ERNEST TILLEY BOSTON — Complying with instructions from the member­ ship in this port, I joined Head­ quarters representatives at a meeting with Isthmian Steam­ ship Company officials in New York early this week, regarding instances of the company sail­ ing some of their ships shorthanded. At the meeting, your repre­ sentatives — Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Robert Matthews and myself—flatly informed the com­ pany that the Union would not tolerate this practice and that all ships- must leave port fully manned in accordance with the scale set forth in our contract. NO MORE The company promised that there would be no further in­ stances of their ships sailing short-handed. Nevertheless, all shipboard Delegates are hereby cautioned to be on the alert for any possible repetition of this violation. If the company allows any of its vessels to sail with less than the complement called fox in the contract. Delegates should immediately notify the Union Hall in the nearest port. On the local front, things are fairly quiet. The principal job source in this port at the mo­ ment are the newly-contracted tankers that were organized by the Union last>.^ear. This should definitely prove to all hands the importance of the SlU's organizing drive, which is a vital factor ^,in expanding employment possibilities for all Seafarers. Right now the biggest target of our organizing efforts is the notoriously anti-union Cities Ser­ vice Oil Company. SUPPORT DRIVE Seafarers should be interested is the- new one which, the Internaitional Longshoremen's Associa­ tion has just won for 22,000 dock workers in New York and New Jersey and which soon will be adopted in ports from Portland, Maine, to Hampton Roads, Vir­ ginia. The welfare idea was one of the issues in the East Coast longshore strike last fall. Part of the ILA's victory was getting the operators to agree to put a plan into effect. The welfare plan just adopted includes life insurance, accident­ al death and dismemberment in­ surance, weekly accident and sickness benefits, surgical bene­ fits and hospital benefits. As now set up, it runs for one year ,Tr^jjKI(iyers ILA memb«!rs in good standing who worked 800 hours or more betw,pen October 1, 1947, and September 30, 1948. The life insurance is for $1,000 a man and is payable no matter what the cause of death. The ac­ cidental death, and dismember­ ment insurance, also for $1,000, gives "24 hour coverage," which means off the job coverage. SIX TRUSTEES Non-occupational accident and sickness benefits of $25 a week are payable for a maximum of 26 weeks in New Jersey and 13 weeks in New York. In case of an accident, the payments start from the day the accident hap­ pens. In case of sickness, a man is not eligible until the eighth day. The surgical benefit can be as much as $150 for an operation made necessary by non-occupa­ tional accident or sickness. The hospital benefits are provided by the well known Blue Cross Plan. They are not available to de­ pendents. The plan will be a,dministered by six trustees, three fi;om the ILA, and three representing the operators. If it becomes desirable there will also be an independent referee. The fund will be paid for by "the operators at the rate of 2V2 cents per man hour worked. Should this rate not provide enough money to meet the obli­ gations of the fund, the opera­ tors must kick in the balance nee.ded as a loan without in­ terest. .Any monies advanced in this manner will eventually be returned when the fund creates a surplus of its own. As you probably all know, we have made considerable progress in the Cities Service fleOt and as soon as the NLRB disposes of the company's latest attempt to block the election already or­ dered, the Cities Service tankermen will have the chance to SINCE 1910 get the benefits of an SlU con­ The present fund will run for tract. only a year, but the ILA natur­ Meanwhile, all hands should ally expects it to be a perman­ support our. organizing drive in ent feature of the contract. In every way possible. Our security the future the union probably depends on our success in or­ will obtain additional benefits, ganizing the unorganized. although no concrete goals have We paid off the SS Strath- been announced. more, a Liberty operated by the The welfare plans of the AFL Strathmore Shipping Company. Longshoremen and the United This ship paid off clean and we Mine Workers are brand new. signed on a crew for a trip to The ILA's system went into ef­ Aruba. The voyage should be a fect last wee^, and the coal good one since there is a first- miners' plan, is less than three rate crew aboard. years old. Also among the arrivals in By way of contrast, the In­ ,this port last week was the SS ternational Ladies Garment Yorkmar, the first Clamar ship Workers Union, AFL, won its to make an appearance in the first welfare plan nearly 40 years Boston harbor ui three months. ago. Drring the last four dec­ It was good to see her for ades, the ILGWU has developed several reasons. We couldn't have a number of different plans pro­ asked for a better crew and a viding many benefits. The entire cleaner ship. We put an AB ladies garment industry, except for the small part of it which is aboard the Yorkmar. We expect to see more of not organized, is covered, but the these Calmar ships around in the" plans are set up by local unions future now that the "company or groups of locals. The first element in the has resumed operations on a ILGWU's welfare system was a regular basis. Page Five Work Out Board of Sanitary Control which was established after the union won a long strike in New York in 1910. The Board of Sanitary Control rapidly evolved into a health center jointly financed by the employers and the union it­ self. Later on, ILGWU locals in the New York area assumed full financial responsibility for the health center and have operated it as a union enterprise ever since. It has expanded greatly. VACATIONS TOO In 1938, ILGWU Local 91 in New York won a clause in its agreement by which the employ­ ers were forced to contribute a percentage of the payroll to a central fund from which the workers would be paid vacation was a great innS<» vation in the industry and it soon spread to other locals. Finally, the union forced em­ ployers in Philadelphia to ex­ tend the vacation fund to in­ clude health and welfare bene­ fits. In a short time, there were welfare and vacation plans in most ILGWU contracts. Some groups in the union have also obtained first rate pension plans. An outstanding example of welfare plans in'the ladies gar­ ment industry is the one en­ joyed by the several craft lo­ cals in the New York Cloak Joint Board. The Board's welfare fund is collected centrally and adminis­ tered by a health committee on which every local is represented. The committee«makes the rules by which the fund is used. How­ ever, each local receives its own portion of the fund and pays benefits to its own members. The health committee reimburses the locals from the central fund. HEALTH CENTERS the circumstances of a seamen's union. Any kind of a welfare plan will be something brand new for the American seamen's move­ ment. However, there are plenty of precedents in other lands. Nearly all European seamen are covered by comprehensive plans, some of which include pensions. In a future article of this ser­ ies, some of the walfare plans of European seamen will be re­ viewed. For the present, suffice it to say that the inter-relation of government, union and com­ pany in European maritime is far different from the situation in the American industry. This dif­ ference is reflected in European seamen's unions' welfare plans. According'iiimil»Bie.--ieature,s of those plans may not jibe with Seafarer thinking. However, the mechanical op­ eration of the plans are worthy of careful consideration. This is the second in a series of articles on Union welfare plans. The series is the result of a motion pass­ ed unanimously at the Head­ quarters meeting in New York on January 26, direct­ ing Union officials to study the welfare plans of other unions and to demand such a plan in the next meeting with the shipowners. This week's article surveys the plans .of the United Mine Workers. International Ladies Garment Workers and ihe International Longshoremen's Association. Replacements Akl Tampa Shipping The Board employs a manager whose duty is to see that the rules laid down by the health committee are observed. Bene­ fits include sick pay, hospitaliza­ TAMPA—Shipping in this port tion, maternity payments, medi­ has been centered around the cal treatment and vacations. replacements we have sent The New York Cloak Joint aboard most of the ships coming Board also has a retirement fund which it obtained in 1943 in a in here. bargaining agreement. To be eli­ So far this Week we have had gible to receive pension benefits, the Bessemer Victory and the a member of one of the locals De Soto, both of Waterman, and constituting the Board must first the Mae, Bull Lines. We shipped of all be 65 years old. In addi­ Imen to the De Soto and Bessetion, he must have a record of jmer Victory. Later on in the continuous employment in one I week the Waterman ships Can­ of the locals for 10 years or ton Victory and Iberville are more, although there are cer­ slated to call in the Port ol tain exceptions to this rule. Tampa. Pension payments amount to Later this month we expect $50 a month for life, and they to begin organizing activity aim- , are financed by the employers ed at bringing an unorganized . who put three percent of their vessel that starts operations out payroll into the fund. The fund of Florida ports on May 1 un- . is administered by a board of der the banner of the SlU. Of trustees on which sit represen­ course, we have the open shop tatives of the unions, the em­ law in Florida complicating mat­ ployers and the public. ters but we will trj-- to over­ In addition to welfare plans, come this obstacle in SlU style. the ILGWU operates a series of Sewral SIU oldtimers are on health centers. The one in New York has come a long way since the Tampa beach at the moment. its founding after the 1910 strike. I Among them are Johnny Wil­ Eventually, the staff of doctors liams, Snuffy Smith, Charlie Lee, and nurses will be able to Buddy Baker, Markos Franggos, handle 285,000 patients a year. I "Fat Boy" Velasco, Ike Craft, Other health centers are in Phil­ i George Salter and Dud Carpenadelphia, Boston and Fall River, ' ter. Massachvisetts. Still more are un­ Dog-fancier "Man-Mountain" • der construction or planned. Hand made a job aboard the De While there are elements in Soto this week. Brother Hand the welfare systems of the Mine has just about copped all the Workers, the Longshoremen and prizes with his entry in the dog the Ladies Garment Workers ; shows held in Tampa and St. which would be useful in a plan Petersburg during his stay on for the SlU, none of the plans the beach. He has a champion described here would fit exactly chow. �Page Six THE SE4F4RERS LOG Friday. February 11, 1949 Hoffman Plan Back As Smith Amendments In a surprising about face last week the Vice Admiral W. W, Smith of the Maritime Commis sion offered two amendments tj the Bland Magnuson Bill which A bill to provide for nited States flag shipping participation in would make a joke of the bill's Government-financed cargoes. guarantee that 50 per cent of all foreign aid cargoes be carried Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives'of the United States in American ships. of America in Congress assembled. That (a) notwithstanding any other provisions The Smith amendments were of law, except the provisions of the Act oz April 28, 1904 (33 Stat. 518), whenever the backed by EGA Administrator Five hundred duplicate peti­ United States Government, or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, Paul G. Hoffman who has been tions, each one bearing the sig­ trying to take advantage of a procures, or makes any loans, grants-in-aid, or provides credits or funds for the pro­ natures of 31 crewmembers of loophole in the present 50-50 law curement of any commodities for transportation by water, at least 50 per centum of the SIU ship. Azalea City, pro­ to ship more bulk cargoes in the gross tonnage of such commodities, computed by countries, and separately for testing the Hoffman proposal to cheap, low standard foreign ves­ dry hulk carriers, dry cargo liner and tanker services, shall he transported on slash American shipping under, sels. ERP, are in the hands of Con­ United States flag vessels at market rates for United States flag vessels, unless the At hearings on the Bill before gressmen and Senators today. United States Maritime Commission, after investigation, shall certify to the depart­ the House Merchant Marine The herculean feat, initiated Committee, of which Representa­ ments, agency, or instrumentality of the Government charged with the administra­ by the crew, was undertaken as tive Bland is chairnian, Admiral tion of the laws under which such funds are made available with which the com­ a result of a motion by crewfor the following modities are procured, that United Ststit>^<|||gipiaBe«sels .are not available jawSliSlcjsnt. .ftember Calvin Owens at a ship­ riders: board meeting held at sea on numbers or at market rates for United States flag vessels to effectuate the purposes WAIVE RULE January 16. Brother" Owens re­ of this section. No recipient of commodities of the character described in this sec­ 1) That American ships carry ceived unanimous approval to tion shall he entitled to reimbursement for expenditures already made unless at only 50 percent of the cargoes his motion that the crew draw least 50 per centum of any cargo to he paid for thereby shall have been transported originating in the United States, up a petition to Congressmen in United States flag vessels as herein provided. despite the fact that many for­ "to show the crew's alarm and eign aid cargoes financed by disfavor of the Hoffman move." (h) All Federal departments and agencies are hereby authorized and directed to American money originate in Enroute to Bremen at the time, cooperate with the Commission by entering into and carrying out such agreements 'other countries. The Bland(he Azalea City crewrnen turned as may he necessary to effectuate the purpose of this section: PROVIDED, That the Magnuson Bill as it now stands to their mountainous task. Ten Commission is authorized and directed to report to the Congress within ninety days would not restrict the American days and 31 cases of writers after the enactment of this section, and every four months thereafter the action maritime industi-y to half the cramps later the ship docked in volume of goods originating in taken hereunder and to give the names of any Federal'departments or agencies or Bremen—the job completed. this country, but would permit it any other persons who have failed to cooperate with the Commission as herein SENT TO SIU carry half or more of the entire directed. The records of the departments, agencies, or instrumentalities charged The petitions were bundled up foreign aid program regardless with the administration of such laws shall he available for public inspection at and forwarded to SIU headquar­ of point of origin. ters for transmission to Wash­ reasonable hours insofar as such records relate to the transportation of commodities 2) That the Maritime Commis­ ington—a move decided upon to as herein provided. sion be aUowed to waive the 50% save the high cost of air mailing rule governing shipments from letters from Germany. To spare the U.S., whenever the Commis­ which is being pressured by foreign flag fleets. They consti- paid for by the United States the Union any extra expenses, sion saw fit. agencies of Marshall-Plan benefi­ tute an endorsement of the low government with no strings the crew pledged to defray the 3) That the requirement to fix ciary countries, notably Britain, labor standards prevailing on about where .the ships are load- mailing costs incurred by the the 50-50 ratio on a country by Fi-ance and the Scandinavian na­ foreign ships. And they are a ed. Moreover, the bill calls for Union. country basis be dropped. tions, seeking to win domination threat to our national defense. the 50 percent or. better to be The full text of the crew's pe­ Admiral Smith's proposals at of ocean commerce at the ex­ Representative Bland, in writ­ computed country by country. tition is as follows: the committee hearing repre­ pense of the American merchant ing the bill that bears his name, Actually, many foreign aid "Dear Sir: sented a complete switch from fleet. not only plugged the loophole goods ai-e purchased outside the "All hands aboard the steam­ The same observers were about "market rates" which Hoff­ United States and the number ship Azalea - City were very. the • Commission's previous stand on the Hoffman proposal. The pointing out that when Marshall man finds in the present stipula­ should increase. The Bland-Mag­ shocked to hear that an Ameri­ commission was among the first : 'Ian legislation was first intro­ tion that American ships carry nuson Bill means that American can would and did propose such to condemn the EGA administra­ duced, the State Department 50 percent or more of tlje Mar- ships manned by American crews a thing, as the Hoffman plan. We tor's plan as a devastating blow wanted to give away 500 ships shaU Plan cargoes, but he pro­ can carry some of these, cargoes being in a position to realize the to the American maritime indus­ to beneficiary nations. vided for further participation by which Americans pay for. In a sorrowful effect this bill would try. The amendments to the Bland- American ships in the present year of crisis for the merchant have upon many thousands of Magnuson Bill offered by Admir­ and future foreign aid programs. marine this is a big boost. American- fanndlies humbly re­ MANEUVER al Smith and Paul G. Hoffman The-Bland-Magnuson Bill does However, Admiral Smith'.s first quest that you as oyu: chosen Upon his return recently from not restrict American ships to amendment, which was offered representative thoroughly inves­ "h survey of Marshall Plan coun­ are nothing more than the orig­ half the cargoes originating in with the support of ECA Ad­ tigate this bill before passing inal Hoffman Plan in disguise. tries for the Maritime Commis­ In other words, they are in the United States, but calls for ministrator Hoffman, would lim­ your sound judgment." sion, Grenville Mellen asserted attempt to scuttle the American American ships to carry fifty i it American ships to no more The Azalea City is due in New that foreign operators were fContmued on Pate 15) J York on February 12. maneuvering to drive American, Merchant Marine and build up percent or more of ALL cargoes' ships from the trade. In his criticism of Hoffman's threatened stab at U.S. shipping. Commissioner Mellen said that the American merchant fleet The SIU fight against the move bor bodies made Washington President of the Federation, tion to cut short the dangerous to curtail American shipments aware of their aroused dis­ E. M. Weston, in dispatching rider. i*—^ \ of cargoes to Marshall plan pleasure. copies of his protest telegrams A premature account of countries brought forth an un­ KEEPING IN TOUCH to the SIU, pledged full aid to Paul G. Hoffman's testimony precedented showing of support From the northwestern comer the SIU and guaranteed the Fed­ The Federation's keen aware­ on the Blend-Magnuson Bill from labor organizations through­ of the United States in the State eration's continued support in ness and study of the work be^ of Washington came stormy pro­ before the House Merchant out tlie country. the battle. In the weeks which ing done in Washington on the tests of the ECA chief's move Marine Committee was xe* have passed, during which the entire problem of EGA shipments The names of unions that rall­ by the State Federation, a la­ spon^le for the fact that protests of labor have reached in American ships is demonstra­ ied to the support of the SIU bor body whose actions illus­ last week's regular issue of the ears of Congressmen and ted in this excerpt from a tele­ the LOG gave the inqtression reads like, a roll call of or­ trate the solidarity and support moved them to introduce legis­ gram dispatched to Rep. Bland, that the EGA Administrator ganized laijor* state federations, the SIU has received. lation plugging the dike, the which states: "... you are earn­ was in favor o£ the bill. He city labor bodies, international FULL SUPPORT Washington State Federation has estly requested to give every was not. He made it clear unions and locals. Hardly a followed closely Congress' moves consideration to the favorable that he wanted to send more trade or group of trades has not The Federation, which repre­ passage of HR 1340 without and hqs continued to dispatch cargoes on foreign ships, and gone on record as being opposed sents 300,000 workers in 695 un­ scuttling amendments proposed telegrams of thanks to Congress­ ions, entered early and labored he gave only a perfunctory to the ECA head's industryby Director Hoffman and Mari­ men who have supported the long in the fight. When the news nod to the American mer­ crippling proposal. SIU's point of view and mess­ time Commission." reached the Federation of the chant marine. A special edi­ Telegrams, resolutions, letters ages urging support to those This week, as the bill to guar­ tion of the LOG told the have been sent and personal move to deprive American sea­ members of -Congress who have men from participation in the antee the American merchant entire story. visits made to Congressmen in transporting of ECA cargoes to not. committed themselves. marine a fair slice of ERP ship­ behalf of the-_ SIU's campaign Europe, the Federation immedi­ When, a week ago, an amend­ ping is being deliberated .in by supporting unions. (See page mtjst have a continued guaran­ ately dispatched telegrams to ment was proposed which would Washington, The Washington tee that it will get its share of 7 for partial list.) President Truman, EGA Admin­ cripple the provisions in the State Federation, like the thous­ From all corners of the coun­ istrator Paul Hoffman, Senator Bland-Magnuson bill guarantee­ ands of other labor organizations Marshall Plan shipping "or we 'will again become a second-rate try aid came: Washington State Magnuson and Represe.ntatives ing American ships at least half arrayed in support of th^ SIU, Federation of Labor, West Vir­ from Washington, calling upon of the cargoes destined for Mar­ is kedping in touch with the power.. In the Maritime Commission's ginia State Federation of Labor, them to halt the move which shall Plan cargoes, the Washing­ Washington scene. ''True to its; reversal on the Hoffman issue Minnesota State Federation and would "damage .. ..American liv­ ton State Federation,. quick to original promise, it is sticking Washington observers saw the many others. From Tampa, Flor­ ing standards and general wel­ act, dispatched telegrams to by the SIU until the fight is members of Congees in a posi­ won. hand of the State Department, ida to TfOy, New York, city la­ fare of workers." ' ~ Text Of Represeatative Blab's Silt Azaka City Does GoodJob In ECA Beef Washington State Federation Gees All-Out To Help SIU .i » �THE SEAFARERS Friday, February 11, 1949' LOG Page Seven Labor Backs SlU Fight On Hoffman Plan Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters B. F. McLaurin, Field Organiser International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers John Pelkofer, President Baltimore Federation of Labor Harry Cohen, President Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers George Schmidt, Business Representative Local 45, Sign, Scene and Pictorial Painters of America Stanley Beyers, Secretary Lodge 678, International Association of Machinists William C. Duncan, Secretary International Photo Engravers Union Edward J. Vols, Preudent Region 9, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers Martin Gerber, Director International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship­ builders and Helpers Charles J. MacGowan, International President Local 177, Building Service Employees International Union Maurice Zuckerman. Secretai^ Local 924, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees John J. O'Brien, Secretary-Treasurer Local 301, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners William T. McClintock, President Local 627, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners John Maxim, Financial Secretary Local 1292, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Arnold Cocker, Recording Secretary International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Joseph Tonelli, Vice President International Ladies Garment Workers Union Dayid Dubinsky, President Local 892, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Gus Miller, Recording Secretary Local 1244, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Francis Tardy, Business Manager Local 79, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers R. 1. Yarn, Business Agent Michigan Federatisn of Labor rtobert P. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Frank W. Cernik, Recording Secretary South Atlantic 8E Gulf Coast District, International Longshoremen's Association Frank Yeager, District President Local 702, International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees George Waugh, Secretary-Treasurer Minnesota State Federation of Labor George W. Lawson, Secretary New York State Association, United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry John L. Costello, Secretary-Treasmer North Dakota State Federation of Labor W. W. Murray, President Local 947, American Federation of Slate, County and Municipal Employees Harry J. Hobkirk, Jr. Radio Officers' Union Lester F. Pamell, Representative International Chemical V/orkers Union H. A. Bradley, President These are but some of the hundreds of unions—International and Local; State, Re­ gional and City labor bodies — which are supporting the SIU in its fight against the Hoffman Plan, which would effectively scuttle the American Merchant Marine. To these, and to others not listed, we extend our appreciation for this outstanding example of labor solidarity. United Association of Journeymen 8c Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipeiitting Industry Martin P. Durkin, General President Union of CARE Employees Nat Elein, Chairman West Virginia State Federation of Labor Yolney Andrews, Secretary-Treasurer Local 16, Hotel and Restaurant Employees Interna­ tional Union David Siegal, President Region 9-A, United Automobile, Aircraft, Agricultural Implement Workers Charles H. Kerrigan, Director Local 15, Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bar­ tenders International Union Jack Townsend, President New York State Journeymen Barbers' Association Fred Scaiidi, Secretary Local'10, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Arthur Borrman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 17, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Fritz Helling, Secretary Local 1656, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners L. P. Burdick, Recording Secretary Local 302, Hotel and Restaurant Employees Interna­ tional Union Joseph Fox, Secretary-Treasurer Local 143, International Chemical Workers Edna Rose, President Local 32-J, Building Service Employees International Union Albert E. Perry, President Central Union Label Council of Greater New York Moe Rosen, Vice-President Association of Catholic Trade Unionists Roger K. Larkin, Executive Secretary Local 60, Hotel and Restaurant En^>loyees Interna­ tional Union Joe Decker, Secretary-Treasurer Local 202, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Joseph C. Papa, President Empire Typographical Conference Basil J. Hillman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Association of Greater New York John P. Crane, President Commercial Telegraphers' Union W. L. Allen, President Massachusetts Federation of Labor K. J. Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer Baltimore Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union Thos. Drew, Representative American Federcilion of Grain Millers Norman T. Crane, President $ Local 200, United Association of Journeymen and Ap­ prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry J. M. Criss, Jr., Business Manager New York Organizing Committee, National Federation of Insurance Agents S. J., Zebrauskas, Organizer South Dakota State Federation of Labor Albert J. Maag, President United Hebrew Trades of the State of New York William Wolpert, Executive Secretary Troy (N.Y.) Federation of Letbor Joseph R. Quinan, Secrettiry-Treasurer International Jewelry Workers' Union Joseph Morris, President Tampa Central Trades 8c Labor Assembly R. 1. Yam, President Joint Board, Dress and Waistmakers Union, ILGWU Julius Hochman, General Manager Local 8, United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen International Union Frank S. Columbus, Chairman, Legislative Board Hyman Goldstein, President Local 471, New York Newsboys Union Mobile Building Trades Council Irving Kantor, Secretary-Treasurer New York Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union James L. McFadden, Secretary-Treasurer Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers 8e Helpers R. Muohlhoffer, President International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Local 153, Office Employees International Union John P. Burke, President-Secretary Howard Covghlin, Business Manager Local 38, Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers 8c Helpers Albro Fessenden, Recording Secretary Mobile Metal Trades Council Local 380, American Federation of Slate, County and Municipal Employees Benrard G. Brophy, President Local 802, American Federation of Musicians Charles R. lucci. Secretary Local 141, Office Employees International Union A1 Bookman, President District Council 9, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators 8c Paperhangers Martin Rarback, Secretary-Treasurer Local 58, International Printing Pressmen's and Assist­ ants' Union Sylvester S. Hoffman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers A. King Zeigler, Secretary Retail Clerks International Association Samufel J. Meyers, Vice President Newspaper Guild of New York Thomas J. Myrphy, Executive Vice President Local 1476, Sugar Refinery Workers Union, ILA Mae Sanderson. Secretary-Treasurer New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers M. Rosen, Secretary-Treasurer Colorado State Federation of Labor George E. Robertson, Secretary-Treasurer Office Employes International Union Paul R. Hutchings, International President Local 840, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Albert F. Lawrence, Recording Secretary Local 494, Bakery and Confectionery Workers' Inter­ national Union of America Anthony P. Dolce, President Local 102, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Inter­ national Union of America Humbert Gualtieri, Secretary Local 9, Glass Bottle Blowers' Association John Vanskiver, Secretary Headquarters District No. 15, International Association Of Machinists Clinton H. Brown, Secretary-Treasurer United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America William L. Hutcheson, General President Maryland Legislative Committee of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Hcindlers, Express and Station Employees Eugene I. Paynter, Chairman Local 2, International Photo-Engravers Union Melyin Snitzer, Corresponding Secretary Local 13, International Jewelry Workers Union James J. Bambrick, Labor Relations Director Washington State Federation of Labor E. M. Weston, President Local 106, Office Employes International Union C. J. Frick, Secretary-Treasurer Local 534, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Ruth Trageser, Secretary Leonard C. Daniel, President Local 10, International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union F. A. McBride, Secretary Local 1, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America Joseph Kantorski, Recording Secretary Local 18032, Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers Milton Weintraub, Secretary-Treasurer Local 282, Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees James B. Deane, President Local B-1442, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Charles E. Reynolds, Recording Secretary Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen A. F. Whitney, President Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes T. C. Carroll, President Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Geo. M. Harrison, President Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America L. P. Lindelof, President International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Dan W. Tracy, President �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG ,PMl(^^L «3.MlTH OF THE. /AARlTlME G^/MMISS|OAJ AMP EGA AT TIAVE JOlAlEP fORGES TO WATER POWW IHE BLAN1D-/MAG A/MEA/P/MEAITS ARE FCT THROUSH IT WoUfD WIPE THOUS; JOES OFF THE BOARP. KEEP SEHDlNG THOSE LETTERS FAMILY, FRIENPS ANlP FRATERNAL ORGAHIZATIOA/S TOI >^oUR. REPRESEAJTATIVES AAIP S>BA)ATORS,UlSTEp 6E PlSTRlGT/ A/^P to THE HOUSE AMD SENATE CoMMlTTE MARINE WHOSE NAMES ARE UNDERLINED IMTHE EOLLOV THBM To VOTE FOR SHIPPING AT LEAeT 50^ OF B AA/ISRICAN BOTTOMS . House Of Representatives Alabama 1 Frank W. Boykin (D) 2 George M. Grani (D) 3 George W. Andrews (D) 4 Sam Hobbs (D) 5 Alberl Rains (D) 6 Edward deGraffenreid (D) 7 Carl EUiotl (D) 8 Robert E. Jones, Jr. (D) 9 Laurie C. Battle (D) Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arizona 1 John R. Murdock (D) 2 Harold A. PaUen (D) Arkansas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Idaho E. C. Gathings (D) Wilbur D. Mills (D) James W. Trimble (D) B<wd Tackett (D) Brooks Hays (D) W. F. Norrell (D) Oren Harris (D) California 1 Compton I. White (D) 2 John Sanborn (R) i" 1 2 3 4 ^ John A. Carroll (D) William S. Hill (R) John H. Marsalis (D) Wayne N. Aspinall (D) Connecticut 1^ Abraham A. Ribicoff (D) 2 Chase G<wg Woodhouse (D) 3 John A. McGuire (D) 4 John Davis Lodge (R) 5 James T. Patterson • (R) AL Antoni N. Sadlak (R) Delaware AL J. Caleb Boggs (R) Florida 1 J. Hardin Peterson (D) 2 Charles E. Bennett (D) 3 Robert L. F. Sikes (D) 4 George A. Smathers'(D) 5 A. S. Herlong (D) 6 Dwighl L. Rogers (D) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ID 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 William L. Dawson (D) Barratt O'Hara (D) Neil J. Linehan (D) James V. Buckley (D) Martin Gorski (D) Thomas J. O'Brien (D) Adolph J. Sabath (D) Thomas S. Gordon (D) Sidney R. Yates (D) Richard W. Hoffman (R) Chester A. Chesney (D) . Edgar A. Jonas (R) Ralph E. Church (R) Chauncey W. Reed (R) , Noah M. Mason (R) Leo E. Allen (R) Leslie C. Arends (R) Harold H. Velde (R) Robert B. Chiperfield (R) Sid Simpson (R) Peter F. Mack. Jr. (D) Holla C. McMillen (R) Edward H. Jenison (R) Charles W. Vursell (R) Melvin Price (D) C. W. (Runt) Bishop (R) Indiana • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ray J. Madden (D) Charles A. Halleck (R) Thurman C. Crook (D) Edward H. Kruse. Jr. (D) John R. Walsh (D) Mrs. Cecil M. Harden (R) James E. Noland (D) Winfield K. Denton (D) Earl Wilson (R) Ralph Harvey (R) Andrew Jacobs (D) Iowa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Herbert A. Meyer (R) Edward H. Rees (R) Clifford R. Hope (R) Wint Smith (R) Kentucky 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Noble J. Gregory (D) John A. Whitaker (D) Thruston Ballard Morton (R) Frank L. Chelf (D) Brent Spence (D) Thomas R. Underwood (D) Carl D. Perkins (D) Joe B. Bates (D) James S. Golden (R) Louisiana Illinois 1 Hubert R. Scudder (R) 2 Clair Engle (D) 3 Leroy Johnson (R) 4 Franck R. Harenner (D) 5 Richard, J. Welch (R) 6 George P. MiUer (D) 7 John J. Allen, Jr. (R) 8 Jack Z. Anderson (R) 9 CecU F. White (D) 10 Thomas H. Werdel (R) 11 Ernest K. Bramblett (R) 12 Richzird W. Nixon (R) 13 Norris Poulson (R) 14 Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) 15 Gordon L. McDonough (R) 16 Donald L. Jackson (R) 17 Cecil R. King (D) 18 Clyde Doyle (D) 19 Chet Holifield (D) 20 Carl Hinshaw (R) 21 Harry R. Sheppard (D) 22 John Philips (R) 23 Clinton D. McKinnon (D) Colorado Prince H. Preston. Jr. (D) E. E. Cox (D) Stephen Pace (D) A. Sidney Camp (D) James C. Davis (D) Carl Vinson (D) Henderson Lanhan (D) W. M. (Don) Whaler (D) John S. Wood (D) Paul Brown (D) 3 4 5 6 Thomas E. Martin (R) Henry O. Talle (R> H. R. Gross (R) Karl M. LeCompte (R) Paul Cunningham (R) Jdmes I. Dolliver (R) Ben F. Jensen (R) Charles B. Hoeven (R) Kansas 1 Albert M. Cole (R) 2 Errett P. Scrivner (R) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F. Edward Hebert (D) Hale Boggs (D) Edwin E. WUlis (D) Overton Brooks (D) Otto E. Passman (D) James H. Morrison (D) Henry D. Larcade. Jr. (D) A. Leonard Allen (D) Maine 1 Robert Hale (R) 2 Charles P. Nelson (R) 3 Frank Fellows (R) Maryland 1 2 3 4 5 6 Edward T. Miller (R) William P. Bolton (D) Edward A. Garmatz (D) George H. Fallon (D). Lansdale G. Sasscer (D) J. Glenn Beall (R) Massachusetts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 John W. Heselton (R) Foster Furcolo (D) Philip J. Philbin, (D) Harold D. Donohue (D) Edith Nourse Rogers (R) George J. Bates (R) Thomas J. Lane (D) Angier L. Goodwin (R) Donald W. Nicholson (R) Christian A. Herter (R) John F. Kennedy (D) John W. McCormack (D) Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) Joseph W. Martin. Jr. (R) Michigan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 George G. Sadowski (D) Earl C. Michener (R) Paul W. Shafer (R) Clare E. Hoffman (R) Gerald R. Ford. Jr. (R) William W. Blackney (R) Jesse P. Wolcotl (R). Fred L. Crawford (R) Albert J. Engel (R) Roy O. Woodruff (R) Charles E. Potter (R) ^ John B. Bennett (R) Geerge D. 0'Bti#a (D) < 14 15 16 17 LouU C. Rabaut (D) John D. Dingell (D) John Lesinski (D) George- A. Dondero (R), 13 Mary T. Norton (D) 14 Edward J. Hart (D) New Mexico AL Antonio M. 'Fernandez (D) AL John E.'MUes (D) New York AL Walter S. Baring (D) W. Kingsland Macy (R) Leonard W. Hall (R) Henry J. Latham (R) • L. Gary Clemente (D) T. Vincent Quinn (D) James J. Delaney (D) Vacant (John J. Delaney died Nov. 17. 1948) 8 Joseph L. Pfeifer (D) 9Tugene J. Keogh (D) 10 Andrew L. Somers (D) 11 James J. Heffeman (D) 12 John J. Rooney (D) 13 Donald L. O'Toole (D) 14 Abraham J. Multer (D) 15 Emanuel Celler (D) 16 James J. Murphy (D) 17 Frederick R. Coudert. Jr. (R) 18 Vito Marcantonio (ALP) 19 Arthur G. Klein (D) 20 Sol Bloom (D) 21 Jacob K. Javits (R) 22 Adam C. Powell. Jr. (D) 23" Walter A. Lynch (D) 24 Isidore DoUinger (D) 25 Charles A. Buckley (D) 26 Christopher McGrath (D) 27 Ralph W. Gwinn (R) 28 Ralph A. Gamble (R) 29 Katharine St. George (R), 30 Jay LeFevre (R) 31 Bernard W. Kearney (R) 32 William T. Byrne (D) 33 Dean P. Taylor (R) 34 Clarence E. Kilburn (R) 35 John C. Davies (D) 36 Walter Riehlman (R) 37 Edwin Arthur Hall (R) 38 John Taker (R) 39 W. Sterling Cole (R) 40 Kenneth B. Keating (R) 41 James W. Wadsworth (R) 42 William L..Pfeiffer (R) 43 Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 44 Chester C. Gorski (D) 45 Daniel A. Reed (R) New Hampshire North Carolina Minnesota 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August H. Andresen (R) . Joseph P. O'Hara (R) Roy W. Wier (D) Eugene-J. McCarthy (D) Walter H. Judd (R) Fred Marshall (D) K. Carl Andersen (R) John A. Blatnik (D) Harold C. Hagen (R) Mississippi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John E. Rankin (D) Jamie L. Whitten (D) William M. Whittington (D) Thomas G. Abemethy (D) Arthur Winstead (D) WUliam M. Colmer (D) John Bell Williams (D) Missouri 1 Clare Magee (D) 2- Mbrgan Moulder (D) 3 PhU J. Welch (D) 4 Leonard Irving (D) 5 Richard Boiling (D) 6 George H. Christopher (D) 7 Dewey Short (R) 8 A. S. J. Carnahan (D) 9 Clarence Cannon (D) 10 Paul C. Jones (D) 11 John B. Sullivan (D) 12 Raymond W. Karst (D) 13 Frank M. Karsten (D) Montana 1 Mike Manstield (D) 2 Wesley A. D'Ewart (R) Nebraska 1 2 3 4 Carl T. Curtis (R) Eugene D. O'Sullivan (D) Karl Stefan (R) A. L. MUler (R) Nevada 1 Chester E. Merrow (R) 2 Norris Cotton (R) New Jersey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Charles. A. Wolverton (R) T. MiUet Hand (R) James C. Auchincioss (R) Charles R. Howell (D) Charles A. Eaton (R) Clifford P. Case (R) J. Pamell Th<Hnas (R) Gordon Canlield (R) Harry L. Towe (R) Peter W. Rodino. Jr. (D) Hugh J. Addonizo (D) Robert W. Kean (R) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Herbert C. Bonner (D) John H. Ken (D) Graham A. Barden (D) Harold D. Cooley (D) Thurmond Chatham (D) Carl T. Durham (D) • Ertel Carlyle (D) Charles B. Deane (D) Robert L. Dougton (D) Hamilton C. Jones (D) Alfred L. Bulwinkle (D) Monroe M. Redden (D) - North Dakota AL William Lemke (R)• •AL Usher L, .Burdick (H) i." 'TS .' -r' . ... I �Friday, February 11, 1849 Page Nine lNflS"rRA"TD?5. F?^i.G.-HcraWvl cvu BILL . IF THE ?RO?CS^ 3> (/FDW lyoUSAhlVS — AMD TELL YOUR O THE SAME — TO |JOW BY STATE AK/D iV OA/ AAERCHAAJT fING USf^ ASKING CARGOES OAI Ohio AL Stephen M. ¥oung (D) 1 Charles H. Elston (R) 2 Earl T. Wagner (D) 3 Edward Breen (D) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 William M. McCuUoch (R) Cliff Clevenger (R) James O. Polk (D) Clarence J. Brown (R) Frederick C. Smith (R) Thomas H. Burke (D) Thomas A. Jenkins (R) Walter E. Brehm {R) John M. Vorys (R) Alvin F. Weichel (R) Walter B. Huber (D) Robert T. Secrest (D) John McSweeney (D) . J. Harry McCregor (R) Wayne L. Hays (D) Michael J. Kirwan (D) Michael A. Feighan (D) Robert Crosser (D) Frances P. Bolton (R) Oklahoma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dixie Gilmer (D) WUliam G. Stigler (D) Carl Albert (D) Tom Steed (D) A. S. Mike Monroney (D) Tobey Morris (D) Victor Wickersham (D) 8 George Howard Wilson (D) Oregon 1 2 3 4 Walter Norblad (R) Lowell Stockman (R) Homer D. Angell (R) Harris Ellsworth (R) Pennsylvania 1 William A. Barrett (D) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 William T. Granahan (D) Hardie Scott (R) Earl Chudoff (D) WUliam J. Green. Jr. (D) Hugh D. Scott. Jr. (R) Benjamin F. Jamas (R) Franklin H. LichtenwalteT(R) 9 Paul B. Dague (R) 10 Harry P. O'NeUl (D) 11 Daniel J. Flood (D) 12 Ivor D. Fenton (R) 13 George M. Rhodes (D) 14 WUson D. GUlette (R) 15 Robert F. Rich (R) 16 Samuel K. McComell. Jr. (R) 17 Richard M. Simpson (R) 18 John C. Kunkel (R) 19 Leon H. Gavin (R) 20 Francis E. Walter (D) 2r James F. Lind (D) 22 James E. Van Zandt (R) 23 Anthony Cavalcante (D) . 24 Thomas E. Morgan (D) 25 Louis E. Graham (R) 26 Robert L. Coffey. Jr. (D) 27 Augustine B. Kelley (D) 28 Carroll D. Keams (R) 29^HarTy J« Davenport (D) 30 Robei- J; Corbet! 1R> 31 James G. Fulton (R) 32 Herman P. Eberharter (D) 33 Frank Buchanan (D) Rhode Island 1 Aime J. Forand (D) 2 John E. Fogarty (D) South Carolina 1 L. Mendel Rivers (D). 2 Hugo S. Sims. Jr. (D) 3 James B. Hare (D) 4 Joseph R. Bryson (D) ' 5 James P. Richards (D) 6 John L. McMillan (D) South Dakota 1 Harold O. Lovre (R) 2' Francis Case (R) Tennessee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dayton E. Phillips (R) John Jennings. Jr. (R) James B. Frazier (D) Albert Gore (D) Joe L. Evins (D) J. Percy Priest (D) Pat Sutton (D) Tom Murray (D) Jere Cooper (D) Clifford Davis (D) Texas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Wright Palman (D) J. M. Combs <D) Lindley Beckworth (D) Sam Raybum (D) J. Frank Wilson (D) Olin E. Teague (D) Tom Pickett (D) Albert Thomas (D) Clark W. Thompson (D) Homer Thornberry (D) W. R. Poage (D) Wingate Lucas (D) Ed Gossett (D) John E. Lyle. ji. (D) Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D) Ken Regan (D) Omar Burleson (D) Eugene Worley (D) George H. Mahon (D) Paul J. Kilday (D) O. C. Fisher |D) Utah 1 Waiter K. Granger (D) 2 Reva Beck Bosone (D) Vermont AL Charles A. Plumley (R) Virginia 1 Schuyler Otis Bland (D) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Porter Hardy. Jr. (D) J. Vaughan Gary (D) Watkins M. Abbitt (D) Thomas B. Stanley (D) Clarence G. Burton (D) Burr P. <Harrison (D) Howard W. Smith (D) Thomas' B. Fugate (D) Washington 1 Hugh B. Mitchell (O) - 2 3 4 5 6 Henry M. Jackson (D) Russell V. Mack (R) Hal Holmes (R) Walt Horan (R> Thor C. Tollefson (R) West Virginia 1 Robert L. Ramsay (D) 2 Harley. O. Staggers (D) 3 4 5 6 Cleveland M. Bailey (D) M. G. Burhside (D) John Kee (D) E. H. Hedrick (D) Wisconsin 1 Lawrence H. Smith (R) 2 Glenn R. Davis (R) 3 Gardner R. Withrow (R) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Clement J. Zablocki (D) Andrevr J. Biemiller (D) Frank B. Keefe (R) Reid F. Murray (R) John W. Byrnes (R) Merlin Hull (R) Alvin E. O'Konski (R) Wyoming AL Frank A. Barrett (R) Schuyler Otis Bland. Chairman, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries E. C. Johnson, Chairman, Senate Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Chairman. Joint Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation (ECA "Watchdog" Committee) Alabama Lister Hill (D) John J. Sparkman (D) Senate Ohio Robert A. Taft (R) John W. Bricker (R) Arizona Maine Carl Hayden (D) Ernest W. McFarland (D) Owen Brewster (R) Arkansas Maryland J. William Fulbright (D) John L. McClellan (D) Millard E. Tydings (D) Herbert R. O'Conor (D) Guy Cordon (R) Wayne Morse (R) California Massachusetts Pennsylvania Margaret Chase Smith (R) Sheridan Downey (D) William F. Knowland (R) Leverett Saltonstall (fl) Henry Cabot Lodge. Jr. (R) Colorado Michigan Edwin C. Johnson (D) Eugene D. Millikin (R) Connecticut Brien McMahon (D) Arthur H. Vandenberg (R) Homer Ferguson (R) Minnesota Edward J. Thye (R) Hubert H. Humphrey (D) Raymond E. Baldwin (R) Mississippi Delaware James O. Eastland (D) John C. Steimis (D) John J. Williams (R) J. Allen Frear (D) Missouri Florida Forrest C. Donnell (R) James P. Kem (R) Oklahoma Elmer Thomas (D) Robert S. Kerr (D) Oregon Francis J. Myers (D) Edward Martin (R) Rhode Island Theodore Francis Green (D) J. Howard McGrath (D) South Carolina Burnet R. Maybank (D) Olin D. Johnston (D) South Dakota Chan Gurney (R) Karl E. Mundt (R) Tennessee Montana Kenneth B. McKellar (D) Estes Kefauver (D) Georgia , James E. Murray (D) Zales N. Eclon (R) Texas Walter F. George (D) Richard B. Russell (D) Nebraska Tom Connally (D) Lyndon B. Johnson (D) Claude Pepper (D) Spessard L. Holland (D) Idaho Glen H.-Taylor (D) Bert H. Miller (D) Illinois Scott W. Lucas (D) Paul H. Douglas (D) Indiana Hugh Butler (R) Kenneth S. Wherry |R) Nevada Pat McCarran (D) George W. Malone (R) New Hampshire Styles Bridges (R) Charles W. Tobey (R)_ Homer E. Ca:pehart (R) New Jersey William E. Jenner (R) H. Alexander Smith (R) Robert C. Hendrick^n (R) , Iowa Bourke B. Hickenlooper (R) Guy M. Gillette (D) Kansas Clyde M. Reed (R) New Mexico Dermis Chavez (D) Clinton P. Anderson (D) New York Utah ^ Elbert D. Thomas (D) Arthur V. Watkins (R) Vermont George D. Aiken (R) Ralph E. Flanders (R) Virginia Harry Flood Byrd (D) A. Willis Robertson (D) Washington Warren G. Magnuson (D) Harry P. Cain (R) West Virginia Andrew F. Schoeppel (R) Robert F. Wagner (D) Irving M. Ives (R) Harley M. Kilgore (D) Matthew M. Neely (D) Kentucky North Carolina Wisconsin Alben W. Berkley (D) Virgil Chapman (D) Clyde R. Hoey (D) J. Melville Broughton (D) Alexander Wiley (R) Joseph R. McCarthy (R) Louisiana North Dakota Wyoming William Langer (R) Milton R. Young (R) Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D) Lester C. Hunt (D) Allen J. EUender (D) Russell B. Long (D) �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS TxiiSaf, February 11; 1949 LOG MINUTES AND NEWS Music Maker Seeks To Book Ship-Rocking Rhythmeers Joe Brianl with his guitar is flanked by Swede, OS (left); and Ray, Oiler. Shot was made in Singapore. If Joe Briant, guitarist and AB, has his wish the crew of his next ship will see those evening long bull sessions take a back seat to tub-thumping, rhythm rocking jam ses-^originally, but now does all his sions. sailing out of New York. Har­ Down Santos Way 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK Smiling senorita pictured above is Helen, an employee of the American Bar in San­ tos, BraziL "She's a good sport and a seamen's friend," ac­ cording to Pete of the SS Del Norte who submitted the snap­ shot. all Americans be happy!" . . . Pat Donohue was seen in Brazil going native. I heard he has - bought a hut down there and he's beginning to look like a native... People in Rio are known as Cariocas, and the ones from Sao Paulo are called Paulistas. Frank Sperry is now walking in a daze. Wait until you are in love then you'll find out, he says . . . The American Bar in Santos receives its LOGs and out they go. Manuel Lopez runs the place and quite a few SIU men tie up there. You'd be surprised to learii how many girls and wives read the LOG. The other day E. Reyes told- me his wife wrote him and said she was reading the LOG regularly. These ladies know a lot about what is going on in our Union. George Rouse was supposed to play Santa Claus, but some­ thing must have gone wrong. I had my stocking hung up. but I didn't find anything the next morning... The trimmest Christmas tree I ever saw was on the Del Norte. The credit of a Brother aboard ship. Asked for the achievement goes to that crew send a letter of sym­ the Deck Department. pathy to late Brother's family. Joe Wagner has been in Monte Good and Welfare: Suggested by Ploppert that men getting off the for a vacation. He lives there ship clean their foc'sles and pick now, but plans to ship out again up cots befoi-e ship arrives in from New Orleans... Joe took port. Cooley suggested that ovens me over to the Viking's Bar in galley stove be relined. Sug­ where we had a beer with gestion by Barnes that a d^osit Charlie the Barman. Joe speaks be left for foc'sle keys. One min­ Spanish like a native. Now that it is summer in ute of silence observed for Broth­ South America, take the trairl ers lost at sea. and spend a day at El Tigre. 4 4 4 This resort is about one-half CORAL SEA, Nov. 28—James hour from Buenos Aires. Take J. O'Donnell, Chairman; George along a senorita as an interpre­ S. Seeberger, Secretary. Dele­ ter... I once tpok a bus to Mar gates reported everything run­ de Plata from Buenos Aires. The ning along well. New Business: trip took eight hours. I stayed (Continued on Page II) there two dpys enjoying one of the best beaches in the world. After a good rest, I flew back to Sought By Mother Buenos Aires in one hour. If you make the trip make sure you take your identification papers with yoii. They're strict about such things there. Felix Ambura had a portrait mpde of his girl friend in New York. He proudly displays the picture, biit Won't give out her : address. Can't blame him. ' though... Pablo Pccez is a young chap who works in the . galley, axid when in port he dresses up like a million dol­ lars. He gives the fairer sex ' a break. He shines pots dur­ ing the day and at night he just shines. John Gerala is now on the Argentine run. He wants to visit his folks in Peron-land... Bill Murphy celebrated his bitthday recently. He's famous for making the best coffee on the seven seas... Bill Randall Js studying Seiafarer Bennie L. Whitley Portuguese. He plans to go into is requested by his sister to the pressing business in Rio get in touch with his mothers when he bankrolls enough. I ; who is ilL Hia sisteri's address plan to . operate a business there..; is: Miss Lettie Whitley, Route myself some day. All I need now is money. . 1, Zebulon, N.C. MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINiS DIGESTEU FOR EASIER REAOINe Joe, who's been doing a solo mony-starved Seafarers who are act on his past ships, is eager "at liberty" and are interested to round up musically-bent Sea­ can reach Joe by writing to his ls farers and swing into harmony booking office, SIU Hall, 51 CAPE MOHICAN, Dec. 5Tuezkowski, Chairman; Sirois, woA. So far he hasn't been able Beaver Street, New York. Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ to muster from his crewmates cepted. Motion by Dawson that any accompaniment other than Steward order three months sympathetic beating of feet. stores to prevent shortages. Good A self-taught music maker, Joe picked up his rudiments and Welfare: Discussion by Messwhile banging around the world men on problem of feeding extra on SIU ships. Once in awhile persons inj foreign ports. Ste­ he ran across an expert who ward answered that as long as I': gave him a few useful tips, but the' company orders persons to be most of his techniques were Howard McGrath, a retired served, Messman may serve them worked out by trial and error. member of the SIU, is in critical during meal hours as long as it Joe figures that if he could condition in a BradentoVn, Fla., doesn't interfere with the serving I tie up with a fellow instrumen- hospital, as a result of injuries of the crew. Crew asked why 1; talist—anyone from a tuba foot­ sustained Feb. 1, when the Steward was not present during er to a zither zealot—each could motor-cycle he was riding col­ meal hour. Steward replied that profit from the other's ability, lided with a truck. he was taking care of passengers, i Of course, if a shipboard sym- The accident occurred on a but will be present in the future f phonette could be rounded up, Bradentown highway. The truck, to please the crew. Repair list [' the pool of musical talent could which was-directly ahead of Mc­ drawn up and approved. solve the most intricate problem Grath, suddenly made a sharp 4. 4 4." ; of counterpoint. left turn. Unable to stop his THE CABINS, Dec. 3 — J. In from a trip aboard tha machine or swing far enough to Shulefski, Chairman; Richard H. 1 Meredith Victory and taking the right in time to avoid a Barnes, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ ^ music lessons while he's in New crash, McGrath plowed broad­ gate Lin^a Surrency reported-no York, he gave an illustration of side into the heavy vehicle. beefs. He reported that the SIU I what he would like to work out. As an active member of the had been notified of the death CLASSY COMBO SIU during the war, McGrath A couple of years ago, while sailed in the Engine Department. Mosoil Seafarers' sailing as a volunteer organizer Since his retirement from the in Isthmian, he found a crew- Union he has been operating a Saga of 'Good Ship' member hot licking it on a gas station in the Bradentown. Reported In Times guitar. That was the beginning McGrath is a brother-in-law of The trial-laden voyage of the of a two-year partnership. To­ Seafarer Nolan Flowers. SS Mosoil, Federal Motorship gether they adopted new tech­ Corp., described by crewmembers niques and worked out a reper­ George Weldon and Earl E. toire of 150 arrangements. When Kelley in a letter published in their ship touched port they'd ^inai the LOG Jan. 14, was re-printed go ashore with the crew and in the shipping news page of the provide the entertainment for an ^biApatcli New York Times Jan. 31. evening of merry making at a Under the headline, "Saga of a local bistro. "We weren't inter­ 'Good Ship'," the Times said: "A ested in money," Joe related. "We did it just for the kicks." Brother Elias Rodriguez died doggedness worthy of sailing ship, Once in awhile they'd find a in Puerto Rico late last year, seamen was manifested by the bass player and do a Httle com­ the LOG has just been informed. crew of the Mosoil..." bo work. "It was a good arrange­ Rodriguez, who was 44, sailed Despite the fact that the trip ment while it lasted," Joe re­ in the Stewards Department. He presented one climax afte^ an­ called, "but, like all good things, was a Second Cook. He joined other, Weldon and Kelley main­ it came to an- end when the the SIU in New York in August tained that the 1920-built tanker other fellow decided to shore- 1941. Union records give his next formerly under the Cities Service of kin as Lucy Luzaoa, New flag, was "an old ship, but a side it awhile." good ship." Joe hails from New Orleans York. Etetired SIU Man Critically Hurt In Highway Cl^h Many years ago I was told that if a person had a headache, the best cure was a coke plus a little table salt. When the mixture starts foaming, down it. Ti-y it the next time you have a head­ ache . . . The other side is greener: There's a Brazilian sea­ man here who wants to settle in the United States; there's also an American seaman here who wants to live in Brazil. • Waller Orman will never ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio again. The last time he went up the car stalled half way and Walter was left hanging there through a rainstorm ... I hear Dick Ramsperger has baked for a king in the past. He's our Chief Baker and a dam good one at that. A young lady in Santos told me to put this in the LOG: May 1949 bring much progress to the United States .and may �Friday, Fabruary 11< 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings puted overtime would be dis­ cussed with Patrolman. Engine Delegate reported a shortage of soap. Steward reported a dis­ pute over the making of fire by the Galley man and will be dis­ cussed with Patrolman. One min­ ute of prayer for Brothers lost at sea. Decision made than an un­ derstanding as to the amount of painting to be done by the Ste­ wards Department is -to be re­ ferred to a Patrolman. 4 4 4 PETROLITE, Dec. 12 —WUlis, Chairman; Bishop, Secretary. Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. Motion car­ ried that men on gangway watch be. allowed to stop and examine all packages going off the ship. Good and Welfare; Johanssen gave a talk on carelessness in the cai*e of ship's linen. Agreed that all noise in passageways be eliminated. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. (Continued from Page 10) Motion carried that crew put in 1 hour overtime per day due to rationing of water. Motion car­ ried to inform crew not to sign on until sufficient stores are placed aboard. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. GADSDEN. Dec. 11—Carl Lawson. Chairman; Edward Mishanski. Secretary. New Business; Motion carried that exhaust fan in galley be repaired. Engineer reported that it was too rough on deck for "Electrician to attempt repair work. Deck Delegate sug­ gested that clarification be made of cargo overtime for Sunday. Good and Welfare: Steward re­ ported a shortage of linen. Need for proper facilities fdr heat in foc'sles discussed. Crew agreed that all will be sober at payoff. Motion carried that foc'sles be painted before ship leaves on an­ other voyage. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Page Eleven mmm$m OOMTieTTH^^rr AWAY WITH IT! permits in their departments. Chief Cook moved that galley be painted and stove be re-bricked before ship hits port. Bertie IE SMITH AMEAJDMEMT3 TO THE BLANjOelected Ship's Delegate by ac­ MASMUSOAJ BILL WILL PRETTV EFFECTIVE' clamation. Good and Welfare; LY SCUTTLE THE AMERiCAM MERGHAMT Request made that Black Gang MARlbte.. WRITE. YOUR COA/(9RESSM£AJ eat at after table; Deck Gang AND SENATORS ( SEE FULL USTOM RASFS at forward tab^e. Bosun and SAsJOQ OF THIS fSSOE^ ANDTELLTHEM members of Black Gang agi-eed to have foc'sle doors marked. THAT YOU WANT AT LEAST SO FERCCNT McCord volunteered to manage OP BCA CARGOES TO &e SWIPPEP procurement of new libraiy. Sug­ OAIAA/U^ICAN BOTTOMS/ gestion that blackout grates in skylights be removed. - • it ft SWEETWATER. Dec. 8 — P. Williams, Chairman; Tim Holt, 4 4 4 WANDA, Dec. 28—J. Corcoran, Secretary. J. Lane, J. Kuhney 4. 4- 4. and P. Tuantafillos, delegates, re- Chairman: Cole, Secretary. Dele­ NATHANIEL B. PALMER, Dec. ported all okay in their depart- gates reported no beefs on dis­ By HANK 22—John Alstatt, Chairman; Ed­ ments. Ship's Delegate H." Cook's puted overtime. Steward com­ ward Farrell. Secretary. Dele­ report accepted. New Business; mented on shortage of dry stores. In. the blue waters of the Gull of Mexico the crew of the gates reported no beefs, Except Delegates voted to accept repair New Crew to be notified so they Engine Delegate Clayton who re- ' lists from their departments and can take corrective action. Mo­ Nathaniel Palmer sighted a ship on a converging course which ported that Engineer rejected an give them to the Ship's Delegate. tion carried to have^ mirrors put gave the illusion of being two ships. That may be a strange# Oiler and caused the ship to sail Good and Welfare; A vote of in all foc'sles. Good and Wel­ sight to see, brothers, but there's also a strangei* sight threatening shorthanded. Suggestion made thanks extended to Ship's Dele­ fare; Repair list made up anc, us. Seafarers may not see many other American ships on the that missing man's pay be di­ gate for a good job done on the approved by crew. oceans of the world if EGA Hoffman's proposals to cut our 50 4 4 4 vided between the Engine Gang ship. One minute of silence ob­ .percent share of EGA cargoes are not defeated. Once again we're WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Dec. Motion carried that Steward or­ served for Brothers lost at sea. 19—Max Lipkin, Chairman; A1 urging the Brothers to write all Congressmen and Senators. Thank der new mattresses and pillows. 4 4 4 BETHORE. Dec. 18—J. Penner. DeForest, Secretary. New Busi­ them for their efforts and remind them strongly to save our ships Good and Welfare; Suggestion that a place be set aside for Chairman; E. Black, Secretary. ness; Ship's Delegate Blackie through passage of the Bland-Magnuson bill without any amend­ hanging oilskins. One minute of Beck Delegate reported that dis- Connors stated that he had been ments. Every letter helps and it's never too late to write them. Ship's Delegate for>'three voy­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. ages and asked if everyone was 4 -4 4 4 4 4 satisfied, if not he would retire. NEW LONDON. Dec, 28— That Brother of mustache and many words. "Sir Charles" Connors given a unanimous vote Thomas Freeman. Chairman; BerOppenheimer is an anxious producer of good and welfare. He What happens to Seafarers of confidence. Ship's Delegate ion H. Meade. Secretary. Dele­ called for election of Deck Dele­ urges John "Lucky" Gillis to send news and photos of his gates reported all books and per­ while taking the ships to the gate,. Gill Holloway elected imvoyage on the James Jackson. And Charlie is hoping Brother mits in order. New Business; far flung ports of the world animously. Education: General makes interesting reading to' Stanley Kasmirsky is feeling better... Brother Joe Mackey Agreed that message be sent discussion on-doing a good job in iBostdh Agent to contact ship the rest of the membership. a union-like manner aboard the is happily married and working ashore at the present time There is an old saying that when it arrives in port. Motion —according to one of his shipmates... Martin Bisson is in ship. Bookmembers were asked carried to have Deck Maintenance if a dog bites a man. that's to set good examples for the per­ town... William McLeod, who carries a mustache with him, not news but if a man bites work on all dogs _ on portholes. mit men. Good and Welfare; by the way, is one Brother who gets plenty of mail... Brother a dog. that's news. Were not Chairman suggested that all Suggested that fines be placed Norman Power seems to like New York. He checked into town members make a complete re­ suggesting that you go out against Brothers who do not do pair list. Good and Welfare; and bite a dog; however, if last week... Joseph Loney is in town right now. their part in keeping ship clean. you've had an interesting exSuggestion made that the gun­ 4 4 4 ners' quarters be made into a \perience on your trip that was a little out of the or­ recreation room and that prep­ Even if it was a bauxite-run job he took, Henry Bonk still dinary. share it with your arations be made for awnings on had a big smile on his face... Steward Pete King shipped last fellow Seafarers through the the fantail. week... Archie King sailed on the Seatrain Texas... It will make pages of the SEAFARERS us happy to see John Bednar happy when he receives some mail 4 4 4 LOG. soon... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes STEEL MAKER. Dec. 12— You don't have to be a Wiley Carter. Chairman; John of the following Brothers—Clarence Tolar of Illinois, Walter Jack London to knock out the Risbeck, Secretary. New Busi­ Hughes of Virginia, William Goodrich of New York, Ralph Subat details of the experience. ness; Motion made and seconded of Louisiana, Olaf Lefsaker of Michigan ... Brother John Wunder4 4 4 Just give us the facts and that sanitary work be done better lich, a tall, well-liked Seafarer and an excellent writer of articles AFOUNDRIA, Dec. 8 — Cy we'll do the rest. than it. is. Motion carried that to the LOG, is now a Savannah ship chandler. Smooth selling Xean, Chairman; Rubin Lauger. Pictures, too make a story the three men doing sanitary (joke) to you, John—and store those SIU ships with the best Secretary. Delegates repoi-ted no more interesting. If you, or work divide work in. passage­ grade of articles. beefs in their departments. New a fellow crewmember, are ways. Motion carried that Ship's Business: Steward explained 4 4 4 lucky enough to have a Delegates see the Engineer about shifting of jobs in his department camera along — send your having refrigerator repaired. Mo­ Homesfeading for many hot-runs aboard the SIU tanker. was caused by shortage of a tion carried that Steward serve Fort Bridger, Brother Red Braunstein postcards us from Italy Baker. Motion by Kavel to have cold drinks twice a day. Good as follows—In Palermo drydock. having bottom scraped and all domestic water tanks cleaned. and Welfare; Everyone "blew Motion by Rasmussen to have a painted. After seven days here we have three more trips to their tops and aired things out." ship's repairs taken to the Cap­ France and then home about June-time. Regards to all the boys. One minute of silence for tain. Motion by Kavel to have Brothers lost at sea. entire unlicensed personnel don­ 4 4 4 ate $1 to Brothers in hospital. BESSEMER VICTORY, Dec. Brothers, it is cheerful words to read in the message by the Suggestion that Saloon Messman 19 — M. Steme, Chairman; S. executive council of the AFL down in Florida—"In connection see Cdptain about the quality of snapshots to the LOG. We'll Carr, Secretary. Delegates re­ with national defense the AFL urges that every consideration be his work. Suggestion that chairs take cue of the developing ported on standing of books and given by the Government to the necessity for a program of be obtained for the recreation and printing and the return­ permits in their departments. merchant ship construction and the strengthening of our merchant room. One'minute of silence for ing of the negatives and Education: Union literature dis­ marine through subsidies or otherwise." Brothers, we don't want Brothers lost at sea. prints to you. tributed to the crewmembers to lean on the ECA program. We demand and need that 50 percent Send your bits of news and 4 44 present. Good and Welfare: share of ECA cargoes to be carried in our ships. That's not a ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY— snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG. Suggestion that charges be waste of money and it's not charity. It's good government to use Ouenther. Chairman; Harry Zir- 51 Beaver Street, New York. brought against the Chief Mate and help our maritime industry to exist and expand. Let no one N. Y. f he .still holds books in the in Washington forget for any weak moment that we have a kel. SeereNiry. Delegates re­ SIU. merchant marine, tool ported on number of books and CUT and RUN Don't Bite A Dog! �T»B S E^iFA B BRS L& G Pasr* Tweli^ Friday;' February 11, 1949' THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Woody, Back In San Juan, Reports Pals' Whereabouts THE QUEENS (VICTORYy MEN IN WAITING From the fair city of Ponce, Puerto Rico (where they have Weir, here I am home again been spending some time with in San Juan and broke as usual. their families), the following SurQ was good to meet the old Brothers—oldtimers all—motored gang again. Everybody here is in to San Juan to attend the last working on the shoregangs. regular meeting: Pedro Nathan, The Bull Lines' Suzanne, Antonio Perez, Frank Cornier, pulled in with Tommy "Beachie" and several others. From other Murray aboard as Bosun. Tommy points of the island came Frank made the rounds his first night Mateo, P. Torres, J. Surrey, L. -ashoi-e, buying drinks for his old Asevedo, A. Rosado, G. De Jesus, beachcombing pals. He got back P. Rodriguez. aboard in time for a cup of coffee While in New Orleans a couple and to turn to for the day's of weeks ago, I visited the new work. With him was "Chips' Hall oh Bienville Street. What Neilson, one of the biggest men impressed me most was how to hit the Island in a long time clean everything was, the large —a Brother who stands six feet number of windows, and how fbur-and-a-half inches in his light and airy and spacious the stocking febt and weighs 255 whole place is! We must all Blackie LapIaxiL Queens pounds is a good man to be take our hats off to the Brothers Victory's . Junior Engineer, friends with! pauses for the ciunera before of the New Orleans Branch for While we were hanging around heading inside to a shower the Hall the other day, someone their progressiveness. There's and chow. Blackie, like the brought in the news that the not a better Hall anywhere along Patrolmen who paid off the ship, lauded the galley gems set before the crew during the long Moiming Light had arrived and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts! that there was going to be an voyage to the Far East. Three other crewmembers who helped make up the shipshape crew That's all for now. Smooth AB's job on her. You should Sailing. are. Buck Sherman. Steward (center), and Charlie Atkins,^ Junior Engineer. Crewmember at have seen the permit men taking Woody Lockwopd left is unidentified. off for the cane fields! Very few bf therh even bothered to grab a toothbrush. I heard Bill Hitt mutter something about beating his way to St. Thomas, where they don't have a Union Hall, and" where a man might be safe to enjoy a mild sunny winter. To the Editor: long and give .^he Second. Elec­ trician an equal split on all work OFF TO ITALY I have read Brother Purcell's and overtime. If you still want ' Last August, I met "Boy and Brother Bose's comments on to be a little tin god, sit for your Smokum Pipe" Lincoln in New SIU Electricians. Brothers Bose ,Engineer's., license. York. We were on the beach asked for comments on the sub­ But as Rung as you sail SIU, be there. talking about Puerto Rico ject by other Electricians, so I an SIU man all the way. As and both of us decided to grab think I will start the ball rolling. Brother Bose says, 'Xet's keep a ship right away for that tropi­ Some Engineers and (to my pork chops for the Unlicensed 11 cal isle. Well, I did. But poor sorrow) some Electricians say the man and do our jobs in true SIU Lincoln had to settle for the Electricians should sail topside— style." jTopa Topa bound for Europe. the little tin god status, you Upon his return, however, he know. Brothers, I say they are Let's hear'from someone else caught the Hilton with Murray; definitely wrong! They are, by on this. What do you fellows and they rode here to San Juan, law, unlicensed men. Further-- say? Blackie Flowers where they both paid off. Lin­ more, they are members of the coln was all set to spend the SIU, a union of unlicensed sea­ winter. The first thing he did men. That should be sufficient, At right, Frenchie Roux, OMer, poses with an unidentified Parent Asks US was sit for a tattoo (a big chest but for some imknown reason, it crewmember. At the' payoff in New York recently, the Queens piece),; and while it was healing is not. Recognize. War Victory got a clean bill of health from Patrolmen Red Gibbs he riiipped out on the Arlyn for UNSOUND GRIPES and Bennie Gonzalez. Job of Seamen a sluort trip to the States. To the Edilor: ^ Electrician Asks Harmony, Blasts 'Tin God' Attitude Instead of coming back to San Juacn;- the Ariyn signed foreign artiides and right at this moment is steannrtg along on her way to Italy,, with poor Brother Lincoln abccurdt So it's the cold rough Atlantic for him this winter in­ stead of sunny Puerto Rico. I'm afraid a few of the beach­ combers will be wearing khaki uniforms in the: very near future. Seems the Army needs good ex­ perienced- seamen to train for the Infantry. Apparently they don't worry about who will sail the ships in case of war. After all, they-have only had from three to five years experience on the ships. Attention Members'! AU applications for unemploynaeat insurance in New York Citj* must be made through the offiees at 277 Canal Street, in­ stead of the District offices, ar /oraaerly. .« — I still hear the same stupid gripes: "I'm a Chief Electrician— I'm supposed to sail topside." "I'll do my job my w^iy—to hell with the next guyl" Guys who talk like that ar? in a pretty sad state. I say lets do our job in the right way—stay sober, stay below where we be- SS Del Mar Men Praise New Orleans Branch's Efforts To the Editor: v We wish to express our grati­ tude for the attention that hds been given the Stewards De­ partment of the Delta Ships. ' Brothers Earl Sheppard, Buck Stevens, and the general rhembership of New Orleans have put forth diligent effort in our behalf, which has resulted in improved standards and. working conditions. Ten Permitmen SS Del Mar To Editor; I have rei3& Frank Anderson's letter about his son. My son also was in the merchant marine during,'tife war, and' I know there miistibe: thousands of other parents who were in suspense While their boys were helping to defend their country. In those times their ships were being bl;^wn to pieces by enemy subs.-.rjafld we were not able to hear from them for months. • -h These men should be honored and have the same rewards as those who were in tjje Army, Navy and Marines. There seems to be plenty of money for every­ thing except for the forgotten men—the merchant seamen! I look forward to every copy of the LOG, for it keeps me in touch with my son, William W (Dutchy) Moore. I also enjo'y reading letters from seamen. Mrs. A. Green Says Skipper Of Grey Is Good Egg To the Editor: After reading your article in the Decemljer 10 issue' of the LOG about the SS Zane Grey and a certain Captain Schafran, I just couldn't resist writing a few lines to tell Mr. Leavitt he's mistaken, at least insofar as Cap­ tain Schafran is concerned. I happened to have the.,good fortune to sail with Schafran during the war On the SS Gorglum, and I can honestly say that he was the best Skipper I ran into in my three years of sailing. As far as overtime is corlcerned, we didn't have any, beefs after our six months trip in the Paci­ fic. We had a feiy minor squabbles as most ships do, but none that was not settled to everyone's satisfaction. In conclusion, I want to say that the crew of the Borglum was the best and closest-knit bunch of guys I've sailed with— and largely so through the co­ operation of Captain Schafran and the officers. If there is any truth at all to what X.eavitt says about him, all I can say is.-^th^t he sure has changed. This is pretty hard for me and my former shipmates to believe. E. M. Gable Bangor, Michigan Note To Boouns Men desiring to have Boeun stamped in their Union books can have St done by appearing before the com­ mittee handling this matter on the 2nd deck of Ihe New York Hall. All discharges must presented at the tfme. be �T BE Friday, February .11, 1949 AFTER YOU, MY DEAL ALFONSE'M SEAFARERS tOC S^farer Cites Case History, Calls For Vigilance Against Crippling VD To the Editor: With a wave of his forefinger. Bill, crewmember of Ihe Fort Bridger, rules as to whose turn it is to lead off in a friendly game of quoits. Participants are George and Jim, while Andy (right) clutches a towel and looks on. My Love, The SIU (Lyrics by Blackie Garcia, produced by Li'l Abner. Sung to the tune of "I Love Somebody") I love somebody, yes I I love somebody, yes I I love somebody, yes I And that somebody is do. do. do. the SIU. Andrew Furuseth was the man Who put our union in command. The commies thought they'd win But the SIU wouldn't let them in. (Repeat Chorus) Oh, when you join they'll treat you right. The SIU knows how to fight. The commies say it's in the bag. But all they do is fight the US flag. (Repeat Chorus) You've got to join some urtion now So you'd better rise and take the vow. The NMU says it won't stop But the SIU is way on top. (Repeat Chorus) When you join, there is no doubt. The SIU is your only out, ' And with your book right in your hand, You can always say, "I'm a union man!" I gotta join somebody, yes J do. I gdtta join somebody, yes I do. I gotta join somebody, yes I do. So I'll join my Brothers in the SIU. Committee Clears Byers Of Charges To ihe Editor: I was a member of the crew of. the Twin Falls Victory ope­ rated by the Isthmian Steamship Company and while loading car­ go in Vancouver, B.C„ I was sti-icken with a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. I spent several weeks in the hospital and was discharged. When I arrived in San Fran­ cisco, I wa's informed that some of my Brothers had brought charges against me. I was shown a dopy of these so-called charges. After .reading them I told the Agent, Brother Michelet, ,that th«ie w'ere not charges, but per­ sonal grudges and that since a trial committee was in session at the time that I would be glad to be tried right away. A hearing was held and after the trial committee heard my side and studied the«case, they exonerated me of all the socalled charges. I read' these charges in the New York min­ utes and would like this printed so I can clear my name of these charges. I have been a member of the SIU .for the past five years and this was the first time anyone has tried to degrade my char­ acter. Max Byaxs Page Thirleen 1 am not unaware of the worth and regeneration which is to be gotten by following a moral code. But it is one thing to think some­ times of sublime abstractions and another to practice desirable goals. Be that as it may, the average seaman, by his manner of life in which he spends so much time on water away from family, friends, the influence of home, church and society, is more susceptible to the open and uninhibited life in foreign ports than the land dweller, who is constrained and controlled by the society he is a member of. The seaman is not abashed, shocked or overly critical of the life of alien societies. He ac­ cepts and is accepted. After weeks at sea with the undeviating routine of shipboard life, he must of necessity find some re­ lease. This has been something of a preface to make more under­ standable the story I hereby un­ fold. It sums up a pattern for many; for some it doesn't touchy but one and all, I think, can benefit from it. THE CHARMER One day after a coastwise trip I found myself in the company of a young lady. She was not bad looking, perhaps a bit corpu­ lent in some spots. She had nice deep, black eyes that seemed like wells of womanly understanding and a crop of red hair that bunched out like a sagebrush. But it was really her voice that held me. It was soft, with a smack of the South in it and it purred. We talked in monosyl­ lables, our eyes only breaking their glue-like grasp to see that the whiskey went down the right way. The charmer and I then left the place. That part of the story ends here. A month later I went down to Hudson and Jay Street Clinic in New York and asked for an ex­ amination. With a grave air, a white smocked male nurse wrote out a prescription, adding reprovingly that I lay off the booze and drink .plenty of water. I was then dis­ missed without even an examina­ tion. The pharmacist, gave me two small boxes of sulfa pills. I was tOi take them four times a day. I took them a few times and then said the hell with it. The male nurse didn't tell me what was wrong. 'A few days later I grabbed a ship going to Europe, but first making a coastwise run. I made the coastwise trip and then piled off.. I felt something was wrong. I spent a few days at home and then went to the Marine Hos­ pital on Staten Island. I told the admitting doctor that I suspected I had VD, although I didn't yet believe it myself. We, the members of the SS Stonewall Jackson, wish to say something regarding our re­ cently completed trip. The ship, which sailed from Tacoma, Wash., is' under SIU agreement and the complement could not be made up of all SIU members. About one-half of the Engine Department and a like amount of the Deck Department are members of the SUP. With the exception of one man who is SIU, the Stewards Department is composed of SUP permit men. LEFT MCS The SUP permit men in the Stewards Department have re­ cently pulled out of the commiedominated MCS union. The MCS organ. The Voice, has been con­ stantly blasting the members who have pulled out as being incompetent and unable to per­ LITTLE WARNING One of the great dangers of syphilis is the fact that the vic­ tim can sometimes be unaware of its existence, so little, does it shows in its primary stage. Not everybody has the same symptoms. Some have a notice­ EXAMINATION able lesion, followed by a rash Two technicians examined me. breaking out on their bodies. They made a test and told me I Some have such a scar, one had no gonorrhea. I breathed might deem a pimple, and pass easier. I was then passed onr to it off as nothing to worry about; a doctor. He, in turn, made a There is a seaman who came darkfield examination, put it un­ in here the other day who told der a microscope in an adjoining about the time he was in a room, and shortly returned with Copenhagen hospital. He met a the verdict: syphilis. guy there who was dying of "How bad is it?" I asked. He syphilis. The fellow was a sea-smiled, "You're lucky, it's in the man, completely unaware for primary stage." the better part of his life that he had the disease. Then he told me I was to stay six days here and receive in­ One day he was plastering his! jections of penicillin once each hair down with hair tonic. Some day. The first injection was of the stuff got in his eyes. It 600,000 units of penicillin. burned his eyes so much that he went to the hospital. ^ I was warned by the doctor that I would have fever and The medicos were puzzled as chills that night. I had three to how hair tonic could inflame blankets on me, but I still shiv­ the man's eyes. They gave him ered like a tree in the wind. I a blood test. He had syphilis drank huge quantities of water. He was 50 years old. They ques­ I was dry, then I was wet, my tioned him and learned that the temperature was 103 degrees. The man had had the symptoms when next morning I was weak as a he was 25. kitten, but well. A doctor in Boston put some It occurs to me now that some powder on the lesion and soon guys will exclaim: '"What's all thereafter it disappeared. The the shouting about. I've had VD, man didn't think anything about it until the hair tonic incident so what." Okay, you've taken it in your brought him up to the terrible stride. It's true the cure for VD reality of the disease. The seaman who related the isn't painful physically. Mentally, it hurts. It caused me to ask story told how a few days be-t myself: "where are you going?" fore he was due to leave the I always figured I'd marry a hospital the man was removed nice girl someday and I would from the ward—he had gone in­ bring her purity, though it may sane. That, Brothers, is the last seem curious to use that word after so many dabaucheries, but I stage: syphilis of the brain. Stonewall Jackson Crewmen Say Ex-MCS Men Are Able To the Editor: mean I hoped I wouldn't be de­ filed by disease. ' It hurts materially, too. Days out of work, total abstainanee from liquor, unless one wants to. take chances and suffer a re-''^ lapse. Also, periodic blood tests —once a month for the first nine; months and every three or four months for the next year. For safety's sake, twice a year there-: after. form their duties in MCS style. It is the unanimous opinion of the crew aboard the SS Stone­ wall Jackson that these men who have pulled out of MCS are gentlemen and thoroughly ca­ pable of fulfilling their duties in their department. WILLING, ABLE They have shown themselves on this trip not only capable but willing and cooperative as well as being good shipmates. It is not difficult for us to see how this commie outfit has held its contracts as long as it has with men like these comprising a large percentage of its mem­ bership. We wish to compliment these men on their good judgment by pulling out of the commie outfit and tying in with a democratic organization. W. Johnson, SIU PM. Van Der Sik, SIU m CAUTIONS You might get the impression that I'm making it rather strong; I am. I'm pulling out all stops,; It's a reality with me now. I've talked with other patients and heard doctors lecture on ttie scourge. Its work is slow an^ sneaky. i Some of you Brothers will say when reading this article, "Well, I won't be as stupid as you and the other characters you write about." Fine. Don't be as stupid as me or the others. There's a maxim that one can leam more from a fool, because he appeals to something in your natiue The wise man is remote from human failings. (Name Withheld) AHENTION! If you don't find Hnen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie In iL �THE Page Wmaleen Men Who Sailed In Wartime Deserve Jobs, Says Member SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS FOUR ON A ROBIN €-4 for a new generation to man the ships before starting their The shape of things to conte attacks. They are forced to at­ can now be clearly discerned. tack the- very ones they labelled Even the blind can see what's as heroes only yesterday. Such ahead. is the urgency of necessity. Their We, the American seamen, are poor sense of timing and low / HOW entering into a vast depres- vulgarity is out of step and preeion caused by lay-ups and the matiure—for no one knows bet­ eale of American ships to for­ ter than the seamen that big eign nations. Speeding up the business is in a hell of a pre. process is the operation of U.S. I dicament and is facing a fight ships under foreign registry. for its life as a system in the Each of these spell unemploy­ very near future. ment for American seamen. When that time comes and The European Recovery Pro­ the cold war blows hot—would gram may mean better conditions it not be retribution and justice in Western Europe, but it ap­ to let the foreigners who now pears to be the opposite in Am­ carry our cargoes in transferred erica, as far as the U.S. merchant American ships do the dying? marine industry is concerned. SOLUTION The "heroes" of yesterday are now treated as the bums of to­ .Would it not be right for the This sun-bronzed quartet is currently riding the South day. Tomorrow, we will be call- "paytriotic American" shipown­ African trail aboard Robin Line's Marine Runner. Left to ' ed'upon to be heroes again. Quite ers to depend only on the men a transformation stunt, if you they gave jobs to when the right—^Roger Hickey, J. Lonski, Mike Alywood and Jake ask me. A seamen has to be crisis came? What loyalty will Jacobson. Picture submitted by Jerry Lonski. : a mental quick-change artist to seamen now walking the beach . keep up with the times. Our owe them then—and what price memories of insults and plaud- a job offered when war comes? We are today the highest paid ' its (depending on War or Peace) must be elastic, plastic and in- seamen in the world on paper, terchangeable. We must be auto- without jobs, while American ^ matons without brains or mem­ goods paid for by the American people are carried in foreign ories. bottoms and are giving our jobs ' SWIFT PACE to foreign seamen. which it is hoped the editor will To the Editor: Events are moving so fast that To top it off, the harbor jobs print. On it- arp the names of ' Nature's laws have had no time are filled up by foreigners who This is to announce that the those who contributed so freely to v/ork their wonders. A man have not yet become citizens, crew of the SS Marina, Bull to buy the equipment that it is , is forced by events to be label­ who do not hold proper certifi­ Line, have formed a softball- felt they ought to have this led a hero and a bum in a few cates, although they have been baseball team, the roster of public acknowledgement. in the country for a long pe­ short years. which also includes some of the J. Nevis, Bosun; J. Marlind, The anti-labor press parasites riod of years. Can this be said Chips; S. Musco, OS; I. Sanchez, and their employers have no of any other nation? This is mad­ ship's officers. OS; R. Matos, OS; R. Lee, AB; time to waste and cannot wait ness. These men are employed Well-equipped through dona­ M. Laas, AB; J. Caba, AB; J. by supposedly American com­ tions totalling more than'a hun­ Maldonavo, Afi; J. Olive, AB. panies. How American are the dred dollars raised aboard ship, J. Archie, Steward; V. SwanBROTHER REPORTS companies anyway? And why the team possesses first-class son, Chief Cook; H. Dean, 2nd should we sail their ships in baseball gear. This consists of Cook; H. Dawkins, MM; B. GOOD SAILING time of war when we are re­ nine gloves, four bats, half a Goulding, MM; O. Rowe, Oiler; ON SS ROAMER fused employment in favor of dozen balls, catcher's mask, and J. Word, Oiler; B. Rivera, Oiler; foreigners in days of peace— the necessary bases. To the Editor: A. Sweigert, Fireman; P. Del even this so called peace or So far, it looks as though this Valle, Fu-eman; A. Newsad, DE. This is to inform you that breathing spell between wars. team has the makings of a S. Robinson, 2nd Engineer; J, everything aboard this scow, the top-flight ball club. The first Thiebes, Chief Engineer; W. Ker­ "Wandering Seafarer" Alcoa Roamer, is okay and that practice session saw eighteen shaw, Chief Mate; V. Cardona, so far the trip has been a men hit the field. Two full teams 2nd Mate; L. Chester, "Ist Assist­ pleasure. were immediately formed. They ant. We joined the ship in New Or­ wefe drawn from all depart­ OFFERS LOGS The Crew leans. Rushing is Bosun, A1 ments. A bang-up, knock-down, SS Marina Krammer is' OS, Quinnt and TO SEAFARERS base-stealing, diamond-skinning Mike Rooney are ABs, Big John game was the result. The battle Leys, Oiler, is Engine Delegate, To Ihe Editor: showed nothing less than as and yours truly is Ship's Dele­ Some merchant seamen, mem­ much major-league talent as is gate. bers of the Seafarers Interna­ likely to be found in the com­ To the Editor: Enclosed you will find a New tional Union, were in my bar bined farm-systems of the Yan­ From Honolulu a dispatch con­ Years Day Menu which will and grill recently and left a kees and the Dodgers. (Ed. Note: cerning the trip of the City of shov/ what kind of Steward we copy of the SEAFARERS LOG. We will notify Branch Rickey.) Alma, a Waterman job. So far have. He is Cecil C. Gordon, out I want to let you know that I Naturally, this last claim wiU we've had a beautiful trip with of New Yoi-k. The entire Ste­ enjoyed reading the paper. If be questioned. Anyway, the Ma­ no beefs. We hit Manila, Hong wards Department is good. In­ it is possible, I would appre­ rina's team hopes that it will closed you will also find minutes ciate it if you would send me have the chance:to prove itself from the previous meeting. about 25 copies of the paper to be as good as it knows it is. PASSENGERS LAUD Say hello to all the guys in each week, and I will put them This means that more teams are HARD WORKING New York and. wish them a where SIU seamen can get them needed on the Puerto Rico run. prosperous New Year. My place is not too far from Of coiurse, it isn't likely that so CLIPPER CREW Joseph S. Barron the Philadelphia waterfront, and much talent as. the Marina has To the Editor: if I say so myself, the food and will be found aboard the' rest drinks' are pretty good. My place of the ships together that run Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowman, HOSPITALIZED is called "Big Bill's" and is lo­ to the island. Therefore, the Ma­ Mr. Wertheimer and myself BROTHER ASKS cated at 1322 Locust Street, rina's crew hereby promises to sailed on the Alcoa Clipper, De­ cember 31, and we want to tell Philadelphia, Pa. PALS TO WRITE go as easy as it can on any you how wonderful it was. Ndt "Big Bill" Rodsiein other team which may want to only was the weather perfect To the Editor: take some lessons in the game. and the accommodations just as I am back in the Marine Hos­ splendid, but the crew helped COME ON, FELLAS pital again—where. I have been make our trip enjoyable. most of the time since May, 1947. This invitation includes art of­ Pete, who was in charge of Send in the minutes of I haven't made a trip in all this your ship's meeting to the fer to provide all the needed the deck hands, and his crew while, and am getting pretty New York HalL Only in that equipment/ together; with adhe­ never stopped, working to keep blue. way can the membership act sive tape and liniment. How­ the ship in perfect condition. Would" you please print this on your recommendations, ever, it's understood that other They were cheerful and, pleas­ letter in the LOG asking my and then the minutes can be teams will take care of their ant to talk to, but never once old fruends and shipmates to printed in the LOG for the own hurt feelings. . shirked in their duties;. •write me a card or a letter, for beneBt of all other SIU So—any crew with the guts to 1 could stand a little cheering crews. answer this can-make their own I thought ,you might like to up. mistake- by writing to Steve print something about ' those Hold those shipboard meet­ My address is US Marine Hos­ ings regularly, and send Musco,. in care of the Seafarers boys,, and if you do we'^i like a pital, Ward 3N, Baltimore, Mary- those minutes in as soon as International - Unidn, in San copy of the LOG. <Hadys Wertheimir , Juan, Puerto Rico.' land. possible. That's the SIU wayl Clndnnatl '; Included with this is a list Julius C. Hensley To Ihe Editor: Duded Up, Rarin' To Go, Marina Nine Wants Games PHILLY BAR Friday, February 11, 1949 Clears Up Error On Vacation Time In Payoff Rule To ihe Editor: This is not a letter expressing my opinion on the transxx»^tation rule in the sense that I'm going to list all my reasons for being in its favor, instead I wish to clarify a misconception several Brothers have shown in recent letters to the LOG. In their letters opposing the transportation rule they claim that the vacation clause in the SIU agreement becomes void in­ asmuch as men are not allowed to stay on a vessel long enough to receive vacation rooncF fog their work. In this the Brothers are mistaken. In the contracts vacation pay is cumulative and the continuity of a man's service aboard a ship does not determine whether or not he will receive vacation pay. Instead, if he stops his employ­ ment with one particular com­ pany thi'ough no fault of his own, he gains credit for that time. In other words, that time is not lost but is recorded in the com­ pany office. If, later, the Brother goes back aboard a ship of the same company jje merely takes up where he left off on his va­ cation credit. It's true that few Seafarers bother to take advantage of the vacation clause, but it is also true that the transportation rule does not nullify that provision. I hope this clears the air on this point. Samuel Wishler Membership Rules Membership rules require every man entering the Union Halls to show his Union Book, Pro-Book, per­ mit or whitecard to the door­ man. This is for the mem­ bership's protection. Don't waste the Doorman's — or your own—time by arguing this point. Observe the rules you make. Alma Men Give Foul Ball Fast Play Send Those Minutes Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohama. We all agree that the trip has been very quiet and orderly—strictly SIU style. The only flaw in the ,trip was the loss of one of our boys in Honolulu on the outward bound leg. We picked up an OS in Hong Kong, where the Captain was requested to take him out of the port because he was a detri­ ment to the flag of the United States. The OS turned out to be a real phony. He was strictly non­ union. From the conflicting and contradictory stories he told about union activities we decided we'd had enough. A meeting was held and by unanimous vote it 'was decided that the man was to pay off in the' first port touched where an SIU man could be ob­ tained. . . We would like to comment of the assets side of the ledger. The skipper. Captain Bolhuis, is a very fine man. We got along famously. He cooperated with the crew in all matters of mutual interest. . We should hit New York soon. Bernie Friedman / . .Bazney Barnes , Erik-Pedersen'-' -VJ'VW-SHI �THE SEAFARERS Frida7* February 11. 1949 Fog Slows New Orleans Shipping But Not Hoffman Piae Protests Page Fifteen LOG Union Wredcers Are Warned Hoffman Plan Tries To Sneak Thru Back Door The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, NEW ORLEANS — The busi- shindigs. There's nothing like ft etc., for sale ashore. (Contimted from Page 6) ness of this Cres'^nt City port anywhere. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or is riding along ship-shape. Ship­ Activity aga'inst the Hoffman who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship than 50 percent of those car­ ping activity, however, slumped plan, which would knock thous­ or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL goes originating in American somewhat as a result of heavy ands of American seamen out GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the ports. To make matters worse, of Jobs, is proceeding full ahead fog which swept across the Gulf safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship the Maritime Commission wopld here. and kept several vessels from or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the have the right to waive the rule .Seafarers in this port are con­ making their arrivals on time. operation of a. ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. at any time. Better than average shipping tinuing, to write to their Con­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers The Admiral's second amend­ looms as an immediate prospect." gressmen and Senators protest­ Following that, port activity will ing against th'e ,ECA Adminis­ fought: many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and ment would eliminate the neces­ very likely be maintained at the trator's vicious plan to pull the conditions we now enjoy For the first time in the history of sity of computing the 50 per­ the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his cent country by country. Ela­ 50 percent of the Marshall Plan usual pace. family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does borate arguments were made for bulk cargoes now guaranteed COLD SPELL not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions this change, the most important American bottoms and give- the In addition to the unscheduled of irresponsibles. ones emphasizing the difficulties fog, we had a spell of cold whole works to low-standard for­ In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. of administrating the country-byeign flag operated ships. weather, and snow covered the While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters country clause. Taken by itself, ALL HANDS ALERT ground within 30 miles of here. to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the this amendment is bad enough, What snow did fall over this All hands in the Port of New SIU. for ECA has always lacked an city melted before it hit the Orleans are acutely aware of All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under adequate system for policing car­ the dangers in the Hoffman plan ground which should prove to go allocations. Bracketed with to the American seamen and the obligation to place charges against these types of characters. the doubting Thomases that old Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ the other it only underlines the maritime industry. New Orleans is still a sizzling plot to sweep the high standard We will continue our all-out mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline spot. American merchant fleet from fight until the Bland-Magnuson up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. • And speaking of sizzles, this the high seas. Bill, which will assure our ships town's colorful Mardi Gras will of 50 percent of Marshall Plan There is no question but what break out in grand style in a bulk shipments — without loop­ British, French, Norwegian, few weeks. There'll be- a week holes—becomes law. Swedish, Dutch, Greek and Dan­ jampacked with big doings from By CAL TANNER Thus far we have had a con­ ish shipowners are licking their one end of New Orleans to the siderable number of favorable MOBILE — The week's ac­ paid us a visit after a foreign chops in anticipation. Those Am­ other. replies from local Congressmen tivity was restricted to three trip and headed for New Or­ ericans and others who keep Seafarers on hand for the cele­ and US Senators in answer to payoffs, two sign-ons and one leans for a payoff. We did man­ their ships under the flags of bration will come in for a big the communications we 'have ship in transit. The two sign-ons age to place a couple of replace­ Panama and Honduras to es­ time. Just ask a Brother who sent them, setting forth the SIU's covered big ships but they are ments aboard her during her cape taxes, ship inspections and has seen one of the previous position on the Hoffman scheme. operating under continuous ar­ short lay-over. labor standards, must be gloat­ The tug boats and island ships ing at a chance to get more of And while we're at it, we'd ticles, thus replacements were provided us with our only other the foreign-aid business. Many like to remind Seafarers in all few. ports to make sure they've sent The Alcoa Cavalier and Wild business. To them we shipped of the foreign nations already a personal message to the Con­ Ranger, both Alcoa's, paid off and several one-day relief jobs. have more ships than they had gressmen and Senators from signed on again for voyages. The - SIU, A&G District The coming week is not ex­ before the war. their areas telling them how Governor Houston, Waterman, pected to develop much in the BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Paul Hoffman told the House William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4B40 important it is that the Bland- paid off but hasn't scheduled a way of shipping as neither of the major companies — Alcoa anc Committee that he could not BOSTON ... 276 State St Magnuson Bill be adopted with­ sign-on as yet. The Del "Viento, Mississippi, Waterman — has anything sched­ use ECA money to pay the cost E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 out amendment. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 uled to payoff here. Since Alcoa of American ships without a GALVESTON .308'/,—23rd St has been running her C ships to Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 New Orleans for payoffs this port mandate from Congress. The MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. hasn't received any of the baux­ Bland-Magnuson Bill would be Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 ite ships. Once in awhile we a mandate. GEpRGE FOWSIT VICTOR O'BRIANT NEW ORLEANS. 523 Bienville St. do manage to put a replacement E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Your wallet has been found. You are asked to contact Wal­ aboard while the ships are here NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. You may claim it at the office ter L. Beall, 1323 Washington in transit. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 of Richard Cantor, 51 Chambers Ave., Alexandria, Va. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. TOTAL SHRUNK ALLEGHENY VICTORY Ben Recs, Agent Phone 4-1083 Street, New York City. Another hard blow for us has AUGUST^ K. FAHRNER PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. i 4. i The following men, overpaid Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 JACK DALTON Your wife asks you, to contact been the switch in bauxiting. We $25 at the payoff of the Alused to average three bauxite SAN FRANCISCO ..85 Third St. Please get in touch with Cle­ her. Important. Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 ships a week, but now that Alcoa egheny Victory, are requested to . -i i SAN JUAN, P.R.. ..252 Ponce de Leon ment Hospidales. Phone Circle has much of her cargo carried get in touch with Isthmian TED NETTLES, Jr. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 5-4562, New York City. in fpreign flag ships we do not Steamship Company, 71 Broad­ SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. Ge,t in touch with E. A. Har- average any more than three of Jim Drawdy,. Agent Phone 3-1728 way, New York: Wilfred Rocherell. Box 56, Fort George, Flor­ these ships a month. ^ DANIEL SHEEHAN TACOMA. 1519 PaciHc St. leau, J. Williams, R. Atmore, W. ida. Medford, Mass. Broadway 0484 Because of the slow beat of TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. shipping, we are at nresent en­ Woods, J. Early, E. Brondelsbo, 'Sir Charles" would like to R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 FRANK \lSZAK tertaining a large c n of old- A. Felix, W. Przylomski, Wv WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. hear from you. Write him care Terminal 4-i2874 of SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., New Miss.M. McNiel, 1375 Bedford timers. Young, H. Donelzn, W. Hanford. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Xvenue, Brooklyn, is anxious to York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 hear from you. SECRETARY-TREASURER 4. 3^ Paul Hall I EDWARDBURK DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION SABATINA A. PISONE The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Papers belonging to you are Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS in 4th floor:;Baggage Room, SIU, Contact your mother in Can­ farers International Union is available to aU members who wish ton, Ohio. , Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 51 Beaver Street. Joseph Volpian 4. 4i their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 4. 4. 4. WILLIAM E. WEAVER the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every AUSSIE SHRIMPTON SUP SIU branch for this purpose. Your brother, J.W., is serious­ There is an envelope for you HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ly ill at Frost Proof, Florida. Phone 5-8777 in the LOG office. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PORTLAND.......Ill W. Bumside St. 4. 4. t which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 4* 4* 4' Beacon 4336 MELVIN E. RICE RAFAEL BERTRAN Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Your mother is worried and Phone 2599 Contact your draft board, 44 asks you to write. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Court Street, Brooklyn. Douglas 2-8363 4. 4. 4. ! SEATTLE. 86 Seneca St. To the Editor: 4, 4. FRANK KOHLER .• ' Main 0290 ROBERT 'JAY" ALDERTON WU.MINGTON ...440 Avalon Blvd. Your uncle has died. Richard I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 John R. Tilley asks you to C. Schulz, of Steinkamp & Steinwrite him at 520 Geiger Ave., kamp, 1 East 44 Street, New address below: Canadian District S.W., Massillon, Ohio. York, is anxious to hear from Name MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square S. t 4. you concerning disposal of his Plateau 6700—^Marquette 5909 CHARLES L. STEVENS estate. THUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address Contact the law offices of MerPhone North 1228 4i 4- 4. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. curio & Houser, 135 Broadway, FRANK BLOOM Phone: 5591 New York. City Zone State EDWARD BLOOM Bauxites leave Pm't Mebiie SiU H nL L s PERSONALS NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members J ' TORONTO.. '. .lllA Jai^ Street Elgin 5710 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER.. . ...\ :8e8 Hamilton St Pacific 7624 ALBERT \ARUSO Communicate with Missing ^amen's Bureau, 25 South St., New York. Your father has yqur iiicome tax withholding statements. Con­ tact him at 48 Monument Walk, Brooklyn, or telephone ULster 2-0S85. Signed Book No. �Pa^re Sixteen Friday, February 11. 1941 T BE S E AV ARERS LO G •Sf ii " r- €• v,-. 3.1 •. 5-J .jji'/f '•; • i "ibw c|ouirseJves colli s©ifle, fn "Hie+radiH'ioncil. democrtiHc. 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Title A name given to the resource February 11, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 6 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TRANSPORTATION VOTE IS SET CTMA 'FACTS' ARE BEST SIU PROPAGANDA HOUSE GROUP CONSIDER BLAND BILL HEADQUARTERS'S REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION CTMA LEAFLETS HELP SIU DRIVE NEW PORT AGENT TAKES HIS POST IN PHILADELPHIA PACIFIC PORTS CONTINUE TO GET GOOD SHIPPING GET DEP'T HEAD OKAY IF YOU WANT STAND-BY TEN PAYOFFS KEEP BALTIMORE BRANCH ON THE MOVE HOW TRADE UNION WELFARE PLANS WORK OUT SIU TAKES ACTION ON ISTHMIAN HABIT OF SAILING SHORT-HANDED REPLACEMENTS AID TAMPA SHIPPING HOFFMAN PLAN BACK AS SMITH AMENDMENTS AZALEA CITY DOES GOOD JOB IN ECA BEEF WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION GOES ALL-OUT TO HELP SIU LABOR BACKS SIU FIGHT ON HOFFMAN PLAN MUSIC MAKER SEEKS TO BOOK SHIP-ROCKING RHYTHMEERS FOG SLOWS NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING BUT NOT HOFFMAN PLAN PROTEST HOFFMAN PLAN TRIES TO SNEAK THRU BACK DOOR BAUXITE LEAVE PORT MOBILE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/11/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b55cc041b6b906d911874e395f3c5c29.PDF 3be55cc62ada30f04a87ef5f035f3682 PDF Text Text HQ Proposes Membership Referendum Says CTMA Head Organized Esse Company Union The collective bargaining elec­ tion on ships of the Cities Serv­ ice Oil Company moved a step closer this week when tlie Na­ tional Maritime Union announced that it "had withdrawn its inter­ est" in the case. The NMU decision to step out of the Cities Service picture was revealed, in a telegram sent Wednesday to the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board by Jack Lawrenson, vicepresident of the NMU. Text of the telegram follows: "In the interests of establish­ ing legitimate trade unionism, and to assist the Seafarers Inter­ national Union in smashing com­ pany unionism, the National Maritime Union has withdrawn its interest in the Cities Service Oil Co. Case No. 2-RC-512.V RESPONSE According to Lawrenson, the telegram was sent in reply to an NLRB query asking the CIO union if it had an inteiest in the Cities Service case. Acting on the petition of tlie SrU, the National Labor Rela­ tions Board in Washington re­ cently ordered that a collective bargaining election be held on the ships of the Cities Service fleet not voted in the election won last winter by the Seafarers. The date for the election is to be set by the regional office of the NLRB, and is expected to be announced shortly pending dis­ position of the company's latest stalling tactic. Lawrenson also informed the SIU that the Esso Tanker Men's Association, the Standard Oil Company of New Jei'sey's Com­ pany union, was developed "with the active help of the character that is now blocking your elfoi-ts" in the Cities Sex'vice fleet. The "character" referred to by Lawrenson is the so-called head of the Cities Service Tanker Men's Association (CTMA), the company-controlled and domin­ ated puppet organization. This character "is evidently the expert," the NMU letter con­ tinues, "and has moved from Esso to Cities Service to help found the new outfit and prevent legitimate trade-unionism." A Headquarters recommenda­ tion calling for a referendum on Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the question of transportation was adopted unanimously by the 1,113 members present at the VOL. XI NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1949 No. 5 Jan. 26 meeting in the Port of New York. The recommendation will be presented for action by the membership in other ports at the next regular Branch meet­ ings on Feb. 9. In calling for the referendum. Headquarters urged that a sam­ ple ballot be drafted subject to membership action which would allow the membership to ex­ press its choice of a transporta­ tion rule. The balloting. Head­ quarters pointed out, once set, would be conducted for a period of 60 days and would begin at a date to be announced at the next meetings in all ports. HOT ISSUE Commencement of voting on the transportation question will bring to a close one of the most controversial issues to be dis­ cussed within the Union in many yeai's. In order to give as wide a hearing as possible to members wishing to present their points of view on the transportation rule, the SEAFARERS LOG in­ vited the membership to submit letters for publication both- for and against the rule currently in force. Hundreds of Seafarers re­ sponded and their preferences on the transportation question have appeared in the Union newspaper during the past three months. The rule now in force, which was adopted by the member­ ship last fall, provides that whenever transportation money is due a crew under terms of the contract all hands must get off the ship and replacements are to be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. CHOICE Subject to membership ap­ proval, the ballot will offer a choice of two propositions. The first proposition would retain the present transportation rule. The second would allow those men who so desire to remain aboard the ship, providing they do not collect transportation money. Those who accept the transpor­ tation money would be required to get off the ship and replace­ ments are to be shippxed from early in December that after man postponed his order until G. Magnuson of Washington, who the Union Hiring Hall. January 1 he would start allot­ February 1. Then he postponed introduced the bill into the up­ The Headquarters recommen­ ting extra bulk cargoes to for­ it until April 1. per house, wrote to the SIU dation for the referendum was eign ships because American Congressman Bland of Virgin­ this week as follows: made in view of the fact that freight rates were too high, and ia, chairman of the House Mer­ "Your letters and the copies the transportation question has backed up his order with the chant Marine Committee and of your Union's publication, the been very thoroughly discussed claim that there was a loophole principal author of the Merchant SEAFARERS LOG, which you and that all hands are fully in the- law permitting his pro­ Marine Act of 1936, introduced have been forwarding, are most acquainted with the issues in­ posal, European interests,, who his bill to save the American helpful to me in my efforts on volved. The next logical step had deliberately depressed their flag ships. Early action on the behalf of the American Merchant will be to put the question be­ own rates, were jubilant. But bill is expected. Senator Warren Marine." fore the entire membership. Hoffinan's proposal would have thrown 10,000 or more American seamen and other American workers out of jobs by forcing the lay-up of 120 to 150 Mari­ The Official Tallying Commit­ quarters and Port officeholders wards Patrolman; Ray White, time Commission ships. tee's report announcing the suc­ are several who are new to the Tampa Agent; W. Morris, Mobile SIU PROTESTS cessful candidates in the annual positions to which they have Joint Patrolman; R. Jordan, Mo­ 'The Seafarers protested vigor­ Atlantic and Gulf District elec­ been elected. These men and the ously, and rallied the entire la­ tions was accepted unanimously posts they are taking for the first bile Joint Patrolman; Jeff Mor­ rison, Galveston Patrolman, and bor movement to its cause. Other by the membership in all ports time are: Leonard Craddock, San Juan maritime unions and the indus­ at the Jan. 26 regular meetings. Agent. Ernest B. Tilley, Boston Agent; try acted. Letters and telegrams All newly-elected officials will Ben Lawson, Boston Patrolman; The Committee members were began to pour into the offices of Senators and Congressmen al­ be formally notified at the next Carl Gibbs, New York Deck elected at the January 12 meet­ ready indignant at Hoffman's regular A&G Branch meetings— Patrolman; Teddy Babkowski, ing of the Headquarters Branch, Feb. 9—and will assume office New York Joint Patrolman; Jim­ action. for the cm-rent year "within at my Sheehan, Philadelphia Agent; and consisted of Sam Luttrell Hoffman told the committee and Milton Williams, Deck; Pete he personally wanted a large least 3 days after notification," Leon . Johnson, Baltimore Deck American . merchant marine and as provided in Article 13, Sec­ Patrolman; Walter Siekmann, Larson and Matt Fields, Elngine, tion 8 of the Union Constitution. Baltimore Engine Patrolman; 'and Eddie Mooney and Do* always had. Just , bs:fore Cluristmas, Hoff­ Among the 33 District Head­ Bennie Gonzalez, Baltimore Ste­ (Tiny) Mease, Stewards. r MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL, • WHO'S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL ?!\ HOf YOU, SlS-XBUl Hoffman Okays 50% Rule Before House Group WASHINGTON, Feb. 3—ECA Administi-ator Paul G. Hoffman told the House Merchant Marine Committee today that he, too, wanted 50 percent or more of all foreign aid cargoes to go in American flag vessels, but that he wanted a law with no loop­ holes in it, the SIU's Washington representative reported. Hoffman was testifying on tlie BlandMagnuson bill, now being consid­ ered. by the committee. The only reservation- on the bill which Hoffman voiced was a criticism of its provision that the 50-50 or better cargo allocations be "computed by countries." He said that this stricture would create difficulties in adminis­ tration, and he hoped that the bill could be amended to give ECA greater flexibility in this re­ spect, without endangering the overall 50-50 stipulation. Congressmen expressed the hope that American ships could get more of the expensive car­ goes than they have been carry­ ing as well as the cheap bulk cargoes. When Hoffman announced Election Report Accepted By Membership �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG lUday, February 4< 194S . Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Ten Years Of Progress i Almost ten years ago to the day, on February 10, 1939, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union ran off the first edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Union was only a few months old when the four-page paper was circulated on the water­ front for the first time. The growth of the A&G District's official publica­ tion since that time is significant of the development and success of the Union, which has forged a reputation as an aggressive organization of seamen vastly respected through­ out the organized labor movement. In the early days, the LOG appeared only every other week as the Union struggled to build a structure of security for its membership that would withstand the most vicious onslaughts of the seamen's enemies. Much has been accomplished since our humble be­ ginning, and the LOG has been a reliable barometer of the advance made by the SIU in behalf of its member­ ship in our first decade as an organization. From the four-page bi-weekly, with a circulation of only a few hundred copies, the LOG has jumped to a weekly publi­ cation of 12-16 pages and a circulation of more than 50,000. The progress of the Union itself is just as noteworthy. Its membership now ranks as the best paid group of maritime workers in the world. Ten years ago ABs drew $75 per month. Today the SIU scale calls for $226.01 a month in this rating. Under terms of the highly re­ spected SIU contracts. Seafarers perform their shipboard duties protected by top working conditions. Moreover, 'SIU men are recognized everywhere for their militant contribution to the cause of organized labor. Principally, the progress of the SIU is the reward of foresight, militancy, alertness and struggle. The SIU has always approached the problems of the merchant seamen with a realistic eye. It never did, for example, fall for any false promises, such as were heaped upon the *'heroes in dungarees" by temporary patriots during the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, rugged war years. The SIU knew—and pursued a pro­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging gram that showed it knew—that anything won for the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by American seamen would be the result of nothing less writing them. than the blood and sweat the Union spent in its own BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. WEIKEL efforts. W. ROBERTS GEO. COLEMAN R. COOTE It was on that basis that the SIU went out into the FRAN^ ALASAVICH P. BUSH field to bring hundreds of unorganized" vessels under the VIC MILAZZO C. SIMMONS JOSEPH E. GALLANT Union banner and set the pattern for the industry in J. PUZALEWSKI lb wages and working conditions. R. MOACK MOBILE HOSPITAL G. CARROLL But the relative security enjoyed today by the Am­ E. A. McGUFFEY J. McFARLIN erican seamen, who not so long ago were the most ex­ W. O. WILLIAMS F. CHRISTY ploited workers among the nation's wage-earners, does M. CARDONA V. LYNCH ' _ W. ROSS not satisfy the SIU. Much remains to be done in mari­ P. HENDERSON E. KING E. LAWSON time. For one thing the Union contends that the men E. LEARY J. BOURGEOIS ,who follow the rigorous seafaring profession are entitled J. GREY J. MARTINEZ to look forward to the comfort and security of an inde­ J. C. WECK A. FASE pendent old age when they are no longer able to meet I. SMITH A. KASTINA the exacting physical requirements of life on the bounding W. C. BOYD C. LAWSON lb t X billow. C. VIKIN BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. C. LAWSON The old age benefits of the Social Security program, R. FREY J. MALINOWSKI •as they now stand, are totally inadequate for seamen, who J. B. PURVIS lb X lb rteceive even less than shoreside workers as they turn 65. J. A. CARROLL SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. iMedical aid provided for seamen in the Marine Hospitals, T.THOMAS R. POSTON M. BLUM though excellent, is available only under limiting con- L. SWOBODA W. PRANQUIZ 'jditions. G. PAGANO . L. C. COLE A. C. McALPiN . American workers in every field are entitled to a O. HARDEN H. GJEDRE R. C. SHEDD • full measure of security—and the SIU is now studying - T.MASTANUNO ' ^ ' ' W. F. PANBWTCZ the ways and means to insure that security for its ••B. WILSCW • •:.. ^ J. CAHENDER jmembership. D. MCCARTHY ; T. C. MUSGBOVE Men thw In The Ahriiw Htapitak ... When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital. You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ra. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. E. PIERCE S. J. KASMIRSKI E. G. BREWER HUGH THOMAS XXX STATEN ISLAND M. J. LUCAS N. DORPMANS J. W. TAYLOR W. HUNT Q. O. AMES . ru. J. P. WETZLER • 4. F. STOKES t J. J. O'CONNOR J. GRANGAARD G. STEPANCHUK R.PENNINGTON . ' L. DWYER f J. R. MARCOUX > K. JENSEN i XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL J J. GlVENS ; W. WESTCOTT •f • D. HUTCHINGS J. J. O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. POSTER -d; M.'MAYNAIID ' • ' • �THE SEAFARERS 1 riday. February 4, 1949 LOG Page Three Union Welfare Plans: Labor's New Goal shipbuilding, steel making, public utilities, retail and wholesale At the Headquarters meeting in New York on January 26, the membership trade, local transportation, fur present unanimously adopted a motion directing Union officials to study the ques­ and leather working, cleaning tion of a Union welfare plan, to analyze the welfare plans now benefitting other and dyeing, hotel and restaurant trades, communications, toy man­ unions and to demand a welfare plan the next time the Negotiating Committee ufacturing and jewelry making. meets with the shipowners. The following article is the first in a series. Subse­ In subsequent articles, the quent articles will explain in detail how the plans of the United Mine Workers, LOG will tell in detail how some the International Ladies Garment Workers and other unions work, and will develop of the plans work. Sick benefits, life insurance a plan believed feasible for the SIU. policies and pension arrange­ ments are not given away for Had it not beemfor the near dis­ surance and retirement plans. nothing. Although funds for pay­ union abandoned them. As re­ Retirement plans supplement ing them can be set up in a cently as 1943, only 18 unions astrous inflation of 1947 and 1948 the Feder^d Social Security avail­ number of ways, somebody has were reported to have any plans —not to mention the Taft-Hart­ at all; But a number of com­ ley Act, the spread of welfare able to workere over 65. The to put up the money in'the first panies, perhaps with the notion plans might have been the most Federal payments make for place. of standing the unions off^ did important development in labor pretty slim living unless a man PLANS VARY introduce various kinds of sick­ during the wartime and postwar has something else to go with ness, disability, life insurance years. In the long run it still them. A pension provides that* Most of the plans won through something else. collective bargaining are com­ and pension plans of their own. may prove to be. SIU STUDY Life insurance to the man who pletely financed by the employer. Organized labor had little or no BROAD PROTECTION Recognizing the progressive voice in their administration, holds it means that he need However, in some cases the Of the 3,000,000 workers cov­ never be haunted by fear that membership contributes a portion nature of such plans. Seafarers and they were a form of pater­ ered by welfare plans, about 45 he will go to his grave leaving of the premiums. A 100 percent present at the Headquarters nalism. meeting in New York on Janu­ It was during World War II percent are protected by health wife and children . completely employer-financed plan ordi­ ary 26 enthusiastically adopted that unions began to campaign and welfare funds which provide destitute. narily calls for the company to a motion instructing Union offi­ strongly for collective protection sickness and accident benefits, Some welfare plans are union- kick in from two to three per­ cials to make a thorough study beyond that offered by union hospitalization, surgical, mater­ and industry-wide. Such is the cent or perhaps four percent of of the subject and to demand a wages, conditions and job se­ nity and medical care, accidental case with the overall plan of his payroll. On the other hand, death or dismemberment bene­ the International Ladies Garment the employer may have to make welfare plan at the next meet­ curity. Workers Union, parts of whose an outright purchase of insurance ing between the Negotiating That they did so was in some fits and life insurance. Committee and the shipowners. measure accidental. In decision Another 44 percent are pro­ present system go back nearly policies. This is the first of a series of after decision the War Labor tected by one or more of the 40 years. And such is the case A plan may be administered articles which will survey the Board denied wage increases above benefits plus pensions. The with the plan of the United (1) solely by the union con­ field and outline the kind, of above those permitted under the remaining 11 percent have pen­ Mine Workers who did not ob­ cerned, (2) jointly by the union tain theirs uxitil 1946. plan which might be feasible Little Steel Formula. - At the sion systems only. and the company, (3) by the Because the Government long for the SIU. Other plans, in fact the maj­ union, the company and a third same time the Board more or Although emphasis on welfare less encouraged "fringe improve­ ago recognized the rather spe­ ority of them, are confined to re­ party, (4) by an insurance com­ plans and the obtaining of them ments", as welfare elements in cial position of merchant sea­ gional groups of local unions. pany. through collective bargaining are a union contract were sometimes men by founding the Marine For instance, a group of painters The Taft-Hartley Act restricts Hospitals in 1799, active Seafar­ locals in Manhattan and the new developments for most un­ described. ers may have scant interest in Bronx in New York are or­ the manner in which a union can ions, labor historians point out UNIONS ACT some of the health plans. How­ ganized into a District Council be the sole administrator, but the that a number of such plans National Labor Relations Board were operated in the early years Unions saw the chance to score ever, they should not overlook for bargaining purposes, and the has ruled on several occasions unexpected gains and sought the health programs completely. council has a welfare plan cov­ that an employer can be com­ of the trade union movement. According to accounts, the employer financed fringe benefits The Marine Hospitals do not ering the painteis in the two pelled to bargain on the wclfai-e Journeyman Barbers established vigorously. So vigorously, in fact, provide cash sick benefits along boroughs. question. a system to provide sick bene­ that last September it was re­ with their surgical and medical MANY COVERED The recent increase of welfare fits as early as 1893. The To­ ported in the Monthly Labor Re­ care. Nor do they treat seamen's funds under collective bargain­ Large numbers of workers in bacco Workers followed suit in view that more than 3,000,000 families. Moreover, there is a ing is a tremendous step forward the following industries are now 1898. The historians say that by American workers were covered time limit after leaving a ship by ti-ade unions. By obtaining covei-ed by health or retirement 1903 a total of 28 unions had by one kind of health or pension within which a seaman must en­ welfai-e plans they have been able plans obtained through collective sick benefit plans. plan or another under collective ter a Marine Hospital if he re­ to win economic protection for bargaining; • Howevex", these plans, which bargaining agreements. This was quires treatment. A welfare plan their members away fi'om the Men's and women's clothing, for Seafarers might well include wete union financed, did not twice the number covered the some health benefits when it is textiles and hoisery, millinery, job as well as on it. In some work very well and union after year before. coal mining, building trades, ma­ cases, they have won full insur­ drafted. Certainly Seafarers would be chinery, rubber, office and pro­ ance from the ci-adle to the interested in exploring life in­ fessional work, paper, furniture. grave. In recent years members of forward looking trade unions well established in their indus tries have been driving toward a wider form of economic se curity than wages and condi­ tions alone can provide. This security is achieved through broad and ingenious in­ surance programs yielding medi­ cal and surgical jiare, sick bene­ fits, vacation benefits and in many instances old age pensions for union members. These programs, which can be set up in a number of ways, are generally called "welfare plans," The "unions have won most of them through collective bargain­ ing. Hearings Open On New Bill To Replace Taft-Hartley Act Hearings began this week be­ fore the Senate Labor Commit­ tee on the new labor bill de­ signed to eliminate the TaftHartley Act and reinstate the Wagner Act with amendments. • The Administration-sponsored bill, approved by President Truinan and drawn up with the aid of labor attorneys, scraps the jgovernment's power of in injunc­ tion and provides instead for a voluntary 30-day cooling off period in disputes affecting the nation's economy. Greatly bolstex-ing the Wagner Act is one. of the amendments which would circumvent state laws against the' closed shop, by providing that any employer en­ gaged in interstate commei-ce may sign a closed .^shop agx-eement. . Bxpectation^ that the bill would spend endless weeks in committee, and be slashed to ribbons, were ended when the Senate Committe adopted a res­ olution that allows hearings only on the amendments to the Wag­ ner Act and calls for the hear­ ings to end on February 10. - The bill will then be reported iout onto the floor of the Sen­ ate for debate. The resolution, offered by Senator Pepper (D., Fla.), throttled all efforts of TaftHartley supporters to bottle up and rewrite the bill in committee. The most rugged going in com­ mittee is expected to center Two more 30,000-ton ore car­ ai-ound the amendment abandon­ riers are to be built in Bethle­ ing the injunction weapon, which hem Shipyards for Ore Line. provided for an 80-day cooling The vessels will bring to a total off period. The bill, in fact, re­ of ten the number of giant new stores the full foixe of the Npr- ore carriers built to import iron ris-LaGuardia Anti-Injunction ore from Cruz Grande, Chile. law. Work is not expected to begin EASY GOING before 1950. 4. J. J. Other amendments, which are not expected to draw much firx,- Waterman has expressed its call for certain unfair labor prac­ opposition to the continued char­ tice curbs on unions. These are tering of ships by the govern­ "unjustifiable" secondary boy­ ment. At hearings held in Wash­ cotts, jurisdictional strikes, ington, the company maintained strikes to compel an employer to that chartered ships are taking bargain when he is imder some business away from operators obligation of law to bargain with who have invested large amounts another union, failure to give no­ of money in their modern ves­ tice of conti-act termination, and sels. The spokesman for the com­ ti-ansfer of the Conciliation Serv­ pany added that, if the charter­ ice to the Department of Labor. ing had been halted, at least Conspicuously absent; from the 250 more ships would have been proposed amendments are the bought by U.S. operators than Taft-Hartley provisions calling were purchased. for non-communist affidavits it 4>- 4" Lack of ships, because of the from union officials, the ban on political spending, the ban on uncertainty of the future of the strikes by. federal employees and. Maritime Commission's charter­ the provision relieving employers. ing authority, is given as the from bai^aining with, supervisory; reason for the failure of the Department of Agriculture to employees. , meet its January grain shipment head of the American Bureau quota to Marshall Plan- coun­ of Shipping notes that the av­ tries. The program for February erage age of the American mer­ and March is also seen threat­ chant marine has dropped from twenty to approximately eleven ened. years. The one weakness in the t S. postwar fleet is the lack of pas­ A new lighting system which senger-cargo vessels. Prewar will permit a greater number of ships of this type numbered 151, vessels to use the Chesapeake at present the total is only 52, and Delaware Canal on a The report also listed the make­ twenty-four-hour basis soon will up of the resei-ve fleet as being be completed; Army engineers 1,395 Liberty ships, 235 Victory have announced. The project has ships, 11 Liberty-type tankers, been recommended by shipping interests, since the canal saves 14 small coastal tank ships and time and fuel, and contributes 3 old prewar built tankers. All substantially to the reduction of but 62 in the reserve fleet were built during the war. operating costs. 4. 4. 4. t i iThe entire Iranian merchant The once proud North German fleet is tied up at Port Houston Lloyd liner Bremen is being this week. The fleet—one ship, scrapped at Nordenham ..on the the Iran—is manned by fifty-one Weser River. The Bremen was men, of which only seven are bontbed and burned during the Iranians. The 10,000-ton vessel war, and was left ashore near . was a gift to Iran from the Nordenham in about fifteen of water. The bi'g liner now | United States. shows only about ten feet of her 4* 4^ 4> " hull above water. The rest pf 'j America's postwar fleet is larg­ the hull and superstructure has ^ er, speedier and. newer; than . the been cut off and scrapped. preWar tonnage whicit- flew the (Continued on Page 11) American flag. A report by the �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 4, 1949 No Miracle On 34 St -SIU Helps AFL Clerks A steady downpour failed to block the Retail Clerks' operations, thanks to the chivalry of volunteers like Seafarer Gene Sinclair, who held umbrella over head of Elaine Gale, organizer for the salespeoples' union. For the second time within the pieces of union literature were had to reach 8,000 woi'kcrs in past few months, Seafarers jour­ distributed daily to Macy em­ the discouragingly short space of neyed up to New York's teem­ ployees at the store entrances by a few days. But the primary the 40 Seafarers and" the Retail purpose of the drive was educa­ ing 34th Street area in response Clerks organizing committee who tional in nature—to acquaint the to a request for aid from an AFL started out each morning from Macy people with the AFL Re­ union. On this trip, 40 volun­ the AFL union's headquarters at tail Clerks union. teer SIU men were lending a 1440 Broadway. As the voting date drew near, hand to the AFL Retail - Clerks. In addition to the support the CIO union dropped out of They were displaying the same given the Retail Clerks by • the the picture, leaving the AFL union consciousness displayed by individual volunteer Seafarers, Retail Clerks in' competition with SIU Headquarters placed at the the unaffiliated 1-S. their Brothers who had appeared Clerks' disposal its facilities for Regardless of the outcome of on the International Ladies Gar­ producing the vast amount of the election, the RCIA—:an or­ ment Workers Union picketlines educational and organizational ganization of more than 250,000 in the fight against the open- literature that was distributed members with locals in almo.st to the employees of the Macy every state of the nation—is deshoppers. In line with the SIU's tradi­ department store. tional policy of helping other NEW EXPERIENCE trade unions whenever possible, It was the first time that the the volunteer Seafarers joined great majority of Macy em­ members of the AFL Retail ployees "had ever seen Seafarers Clerks International Association close up," as one of the main as they began a drive last week floor salesgirls put it. to bring New York department store employees under the banner For years, Macy workers had been organized in a CIO organi­ of the AFL. zation. Sometime ago the Macy UNION EDUCATION group seceded from the CIO and founded an independent organi­ Last week's operation was zation, Local 1-S, unaffiliated. aimed at the 8,000 employees of R. H. Macy and Company, "the A few weeks ago, RCIA or­ world's largest department stoi'e." ganizers secured enough pledges Purpose of the Macy operation to qualify for the baUot in termined to go forward in the was to acquaint the stores' em­ competition with the CIO union department store field. ployees with the existence of the and the unaffiliated 1-S in a col­ Among the most recent suc­ AFL Retail Clerks and thus pave lective bargaining election to be cesses scored by the AFL de^ the way for their eventual or­ conducted by the NLRB. partment store union is the con­ ganization within the AFL The AFL Retail Clerks faced tract signed with Oppenheimj framework. a herculean task, since in view Collins and Company and the Thousands upon thousands of of the imminent balloting they absorption of the independent union of the John Wanamaker store whose 'employes voted to affiliate with the AFL. LAUDS SEAFARERS ABOVE — Some members of the Retail Clerks who distri­ buted organizational literature to their co-workers at one of the entrances to the "world's largest department store." ABOVE RIGHT — Coffee time on the lines. Cold, wet weather didn't dampen the spirits of these Seedaxers and Retail Clerks shown as they observed a Union-won ship­ board rite on 34th Street. RIGHT — Volunteer Sea­ farers who take seriously *lhe SIU policy of lending support to other trade unions, shown shortly before they left head­ quarters of the AFL Retail : Clerks to aid in distribution of uiiion literature to working men and women of the Macy Stores For the support so enthusi­ astically given to the* drive by the volunteer Seafarers, the Re­ tail Clerks hailed the SIU mem­ bers "for tlieir magnificent record and fbr being ever ready to come to the aid of a sister union." Of the Seafarers, the Re.ta*l Clerk.'! union said further: "This unselfish record in sup­ porting other unions and the in­ telligence and courage of their members have built moral sup­ port in the labor movement and have helped to wip many labor battle for better wages and woi king conditions." The AFL Retail Clerks, inci­ dentally, was one of the many units of the organized labor movement which publicly an­ nounced its support of the SIU's stand against the Hoffman plan to ignore the 50 percent provi­ sion of the law governing ship­ ment of bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan countries. • , SENT PROTESTS The Retail Clerks backed the SIU position in protests sent to Congressmen, Senators, ECA Adr ministi-ator Paul Hoffman and other government officials. In a telegram to Hoffman, the Retail Clerks said: "Vigorously protest your pro­ posal. This is contrai-y to law and will disemploy many thous­ ands of American seamen." It was . this type of support which has been instrumental in the success achieved so. far in the fight to knock aside the dangers to the American . mer-i chant marine industry inherent in. the Hoffman plan. . » Those Seafarers who • volun­ teered- their aid. to the Retail . Clerks last" week, no .doubt were bearing in mind the Stand takeit by . theirfellow . AFl,.. .unionists When the chips were down. , �Shipping Stiil Hoids Up Weil On West Coast FIRST-RATE CREWMEN ON STEEL AGE, J' Port Baltimore Has Aetive Week With Sixteen Payoffs, Sign-Ons By WM. (Curly) RENTE BALTIMORE — This port was kept hopping " this past week keeping up with a flurry of pay­ offs and sign-ons. As a result of the activity a considerable num­ ber of men were shippe'd from the Hall and we're hoping that the week ahead will bring jobs for all hands here. The payoffs for the week num­ bered 16. These were the Morgantown Victory, Robin Hood, and Marine Runner, Robin Line; Cubore, Baltore, Marore, Feltore B7 FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping remains excellent on this coast. However, we finally have bal­ anced the manpower supply against the jobs, and we are not crying for men to head this way any more. I'here are about 150 men out here now. Many of them are permits from East and Gulf ports. They will be plenty to take care of the ships for a while. In Tacoma, v/here we just opened a new Hall at 1519 Paci­ fic Street, shipping will be very good through the month of Feb­ ruary at least. Waterman will take a new C-2 from the Everett yard and there will be several ships paying off from the Far East run in the northwest area. In contrast, we! expect Wil­ mington, where we now have a HaU at 227% Avalon Boulevard, to be pretty quiet for'^ a while. We won't be paying anything off in southern California in the near future so we won't be shipping anybody there but a few replace­ ments. Page Fire THE SEAPAH EES LOG Friday Fabrmrr *i IMS The complete harmony among all hands was jiist one of the many reasons the Isth­ mian ship paid off clean in New Orleans recently, says Patrolman Johnnie J<dmston. He added that every man at­ tended all shipboard meetings and, consequently, knetv the score. The Steel Age crew, some of whom appear in pho­ to above, unanimously ap­ proved retention of the pres­ ent transportation rule. QUORUM AT LAST Here in San Francisco, we have two new ships scheduled to crew up this month and we know that there will be at least' one Far East payoff. However, the main rush is over out here. • An indication is the fact that we finally were able to get together a quorum of bookmen for a meeting the other, it was the first time in six weeks that we had been able to hold a meeting. So "we are changing our ad­ vice. We are not urging permitmen to come out here any more. The permitmen already here are plenty since the bookmen are be­ ginning to pay off the ships. But shipping on this Coast looks pretty good. Si t 4. Identified only as the "Long and Short of it," these two Steel Age men kept their shipmates entertained through­ out the voyage. New Cbmpany Signs Contract In Mobile also from New Orleans, and the Jeff Davis, Waterman, which MOBILE — Shipping in the came in from the Coast. All of Port of Mobile centered aroimd these ships reached here good five payoffs aiW four sign-ons shape. during the past week. Payoffs for the week were the In addition, there were several Morning Light, Waterman, which ships in transit, among them the completed another Puerto Rican Alcoa Patriot, over from Neyr Or­ run; the Alcoa Corsair, back" from leans; the Iberville,. Waterman, a passenger run to the islands; the William Tillman, Isthmian, in from a coastwise trip originat­ ing on the East coast; the Gate­ way City, Waterman, returned from a trip to the Mediterrean, ALGINA and the Noonday, paying off Sailors Snug Harbor came in for after some activity in the Water­ a blast in the LOG. It looks like man coastwise trade. All payoffs it hurt a little. Since then sev­ were smooth with only a few eral New York dailies have car­ minor beefs having to be ried stories on the ruckus, that squared a-way. is brewing ^t the oldtimers home. NEW COMPANY In case" you missed it, it seems We succeeded in adding an­ that the trustees are pressuring other company to the list of SIUthe retired sedmen into signing contracted outfits in Mobile last away to them their. . worldly goods in return for living at the week, with the signing of the Union's standard agreement by home. While most newspapers suge^r- the Actium Steamship Corpora­ coated the move, none' of them tion. This company's first ship is touched on two points that, if not th Governor Brandon, formerly a illegal, certainly don't pass the Waterman Liberty. fingernail test. Particularly, eye The Graves is the second brow raising is the part where'by Waterman Liberty to be sold the ,men must now kick in to­ within two weeks. The Gover­ ward payment of money ex­ nor Kilby has also been sold to pended for their care in the past. a new outfit and is making a trip Another ppint. on. which the trus­ under Waterman chsnrter while tees are liazy is the disposition the deal is being closed. On the Mobile Marine Hospital of the funds of ah oldtimer when list this week are the following he dies.' The way it looks over here, the Seafarer?; J. Saide, W.. O. Wil­ trustees have drawn-up a fancy liams, P. Henderson, E. Leary, L. document • for secmring the bid- Howard, A. Nottage, J." Grey, timers' funds, but have taken -no William Ross, J. Week, W. Sul­ pains to provide for their return. livan and L, Lord. By GAL TANNER Port New York Cettmg BrushoN By JOE NEW YORK—It's never been hinted around that we suffer from halitosis, falling dandruff, or any other taboo, but maybe that's the trouble. We just aren't popular for some' reason. Ships just don't seem to want to pay us visits. We've wound-up another week of slow shipping and we're baf­ fled. • Other ports aren't suffering the way we are, so maybe we should see our dentist. We found the Angelina to be in fine shape following her ar­ rival from a three-months for­ eign voyage, a little off the beaten track for, an old sugarrunner like the Angelina. On the Steel Vendor the crew wds found to be excellent and the ship's Delegate an able man who made the payoff sheer pleas­ ure for the Patrolmen. That pretty much totals the ac­ tivity along the waterfront for the week. A few in-transit SIU ships were visited,-of course^ Last week the trustees of and Venore, Ore Lines; Mae, Carolyn, Evelyn, Dorothy and Frances, Bull Lines; MontgomeryCity, Isthmian Line; William Carson, South Atlantic, and Nathaniel Currier, Waterman. BEEFS SETTLED With such an array of vessels paying off, it is only natural that overall there were quite a few beefs. All, however, were squared away. From the individual st^dpoint, the ships were all in fair shape. Repairs were taken care of wherever necessary. There were approximately the same number of sign-ons as pay­ offs. In addition, several vessels called in transit, among them Al­ coa, Isthmian and Waterman jobs. Most of the transit callers came in to load or unload, then head for other ports. A few Isthmian ships are stiU in the repair yard here and they should be ready to go outj, in three weeks or less. Orders have been received for the Bull L^e ships that were standing fjy. These scows are slated to resume sugar runs. [ IN GOOD SHAPE ; Everything in this port is in good shape. The membership has given a vote of thanks: to Ben Lawson, Deck Patrolman,' Our oldtimers on the beach included Brothers J. Adams, H. Schultz, L. Smith, E. O. Moore, I. Music, A. McMillan, D. L. Knapp, W. J. Brown, T. Harriss, N. Hall, C. E. Collins, R. H. Kline, A. Sokolowski and H. L. Graham. Boosting employment here dur­ ing the past week were forty shore gang jobs and a number of relief jobs on seven towboats. for" the swell job he has done here in the Port of Baltimore. All hands wish him well in his next job. ^ _ Of course, the membershiii is still watching with keen interest to see what the next deve^pment is going to be in the ECA controversy. We all are deter­ mined to fight Hoffman's plan to the end, if necessary. But fwe are confident that we will come out of this in good shape. W^'ve come through dark days before and we can do it again. ^ Union Wreckers Are Wnrned The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following; PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in -the vicinity of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seamzui can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any odcupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to. a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, axe under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. . Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as. outlined here, faces Union discipline iq;> to and fncimiiwg complete expulsion from the Seafarers. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 4. 1949 MINUTES AMD MEWS Seafarer Born On Schooner Leads Brothers Broadcast Warning For Philly Radio Sharpies Eventful Career, Bounded Horn Too Beware of radio salesmen con- sailed at four o'clock they had tacting the ships in Phillj', is not arrived yet. If you want to hear how things were in the old days, the real old the warning of Albert Colditz, /The boys reported the swindle days, a good man to ask is Mike Pappadakis, Chief Steward. Mike is one Wiper on Bull Line's SS Evelyn. to a policeman when they failed to contact the radio company seaman who didn't wait to grow up before he went to sea. He sl>eaks from experience, mentioned and were told that His father was the Mastertoo, for he and Brother Wade, the best thing they could do was owner of a three-masted schoon Oiler, on the same ship, last to forget about it. The same er which plied the Mediterran­ week dropped five dollars each thing had happened on a num­ ean under the flag of a then to one of these characters. ber of other ships. autonomous Crete. Mike was The sharpie who took the So be on the lookout, the boys born aboard the ship which was Evelyn men claimed to - repre­ warn. If you buy a radio from called the Cleo, However, he sent the Franklin Household a ship salesman, be sure you've didn't sign .articles until 1903 Equipment Company and - col­ got it before you pay for It. when he went out as Cabin Boy lected five dollar deposits from at the age of 14. the men for radios that were to That was the beginning of a be delivered before sailing. The seafaring career that was to take short of it is that he disappeared Mike around the Horn under with the money and the radios sail, through two world wars never were delivered. and through most of the memor­ able battles that seamen have Here is the way this particu­ fought to improve their econ­ lar "salesman" operates: He has omic lot. Mike has seen almost a car parked near the dock with Word was received from everything. Emerson radios, radio-phono­ Miami this week of the death of graphs, and small television sets. RUM RATION Frank Rodriguez, an AB aboard He goes aboard armed with ad­ the SS Florida. , His father's schooner was a vertising literature and booklets real ship. Mike recalls that in In a letter to the LOG, A. to get acquainted. Learning the addition to the Master-owner Dominguez, Stewards' Delegate names of several members of and the Cabin Boy, there were of the Florida, wrote that almost the crew, he approaches other a Mate, a Bosun, a Sailmaker, members with a sales talk and 100 percent of the crew attended six ABs, two Ordinaries, and, states that he just sold a radio the funeral and that a substan­ MIKE PAPPADAKIS of course, a Cook. As Cabin to the men whose names he tial donation had been taken Boy, Mike assisted at the wheel mentions. Usually this is not for Rodriguez' widow. when the weather was bad. Dur­ many writers have pictured it. the old International Seamen's the case. Rodriguez was an original ing a blow there were no meals He speaks of it in terms of bum Union was gathering strength. member of the Union and he had GLIB LINE except perhaps a little bully beef food and bucko officers who In MobUe in 1917 he refused to many friends. He held Book No. and hardtack. However, be the were not above tricing a man sail one of the concrete ships If he finds someone interested, 85-G. Born in Spain, he was 56 weather foul or fair every man up for what they considered in­ that were built in World War I. he shows them his radios in the at the time of his death. Union aboard got his two ounces of subordination. At any rate, once As a consequence he found him­ car — which, unfortunately, are records list his next of kin as his rum a day to splice the main he was back in Boston he de­ self picking them up and laying all AC. However, he offers to go wife, Marie, of Havana, Cuba. cided to stick with the steam­ them down in the infantry. brace. back to the store and get a DC $> $• ships, which gradually were set, if the man will put up a BELLEAU WOOD On the Cleo, the Sailmaker pushing the sailing vessels off was high man among the crew. Mike fought through five ma­ five dollar deposit. The balance Seafai-er A. B. Seller died on He drew the equivalent of 20 the oceans. jor battles of World War I, can be paid after the radio is January 20 aboard the SS Doro­ EAST FOR CARDIFF dollars a month. The Bosun catching a load of gas at Belleau delivered by mailing three dol­ thy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, made 18 dollars, an AB was Getting on an American steam­ Wood in 1918. He didn't get out lars per month to the company. according ^ to word received at good for 14 dollars, an OS got ship was no cinch in those days of the Army until 1919. Three In the case of the Evelyn men, Headquarters this week. seven dollars and the Cabin Boy for the stars and stripes weren't days after receiving his dis­ the ship came in at 9 A.M. The Death came after a fall into took the princely sum of four much in evidence on the high charge he shipped out from New radios were to be delivered an open hatch the evening of dollars every 30 days. around noon, but when the ship January 19 while the ship was seas. Mike found himself sailing York. Mike stuck with the Cleo for Ordinary on a British -bucket In 1921, when the ISU was being secured. Sellers passed a year. Finally toward the end for Cardiff. away at four o'clock the follow­ locked out by the shipowners of 1904 he decided that there From Cardiff he finally caught Mike was on the bricks with the ing mox'ning. The body was ship­ - was more to see in the world an American tanker bound for rest of the boys. Mike says that ped to Chesterfield, South Caro­ than the Mediterranean. He Louisiana. But, he says, when the seamen lost that disastrous lina, for burial. Surviving him jumped ship in Marseille and he first is his mother, Mrs. Sarah H. saw them American beef which set the seamen's signed on as Officers Mess in ships weren't any better than movement back fifteen years be­ Seller, and his wife, Julia Rae. a French tramp bound for Bos­ any others. Bad shipping in 1908 cause the ISU was too loosely Brother Seller, who was 21 ton. forced him back under the Bri­ organized along craft lines. Unity Another port where an SIU years old, joined the SIU in The trip to the States wasn't tish flag where he remained un­ was impossible. man is presiding over a bar and Philadelphia in March 1946. He much fun. Aboard the French­ til 1914. He was in the British grill in Texas City. This week sailed in the Deck Department. man, Mike worked 16 hours a seamen's strike of 1911 which Things are different now, he Seafarer Don (Red) McCorkle His last ship was the SS Dorothy day. The food, and everything he describes as something of a points out. The SIU has the kind assumed ownership of Frank's Bull Line. of tight organization that can Bar and threw open the doors else were terrible. Mike decided sell-out. handle an emergency. He says for one and all. to stay in Boston for a bit. In 1914 he jumped ship in that the membership had better THE HORN Baltimore and went under the keep it that way. Mike ought Red, holder of Book No. 50492, invites his fellow Union Brothers However, a three-dollar a American flag at a time when to know, he's been around. to partake of the refreshments Seamen who have had So­ weak job ashore didn't offer and entertainment offered in his cial Security taxes deducted much future. One day he went modest bistro at 119 South 3rd from their pay should check dovm to the waterfront. First Street. In the evenings festivi­ their old-age and survivors thing he knew he was on his ties in Red's place are livened insurance accounts with the way to the Far E^t by way of by the presence of a hillbilly Social Security Administra­ Cape Horn as Cabin Boy in the By SALTY DICK band. tion. The right of a seaman -five-masted schooner Julie or his family to Old Age Assurance is given all Sea­ Thompson of Portland, Maine. I would like to take this op­ to go back to your bunk and farers that they will enjoy their and Survivors Insurance ben­ Mike says he will furnish the portunity to thank our doctor, finish the night there. hours in Frank's Bar and the efits depend on the wages LOG with a full account of the Joseph Deignan, for being on Alvin Taylor is gaining so tab will be moderate. In fact, reported and entered on the Cape Horn voyage some day. the job. He's well liked by all. much weight he's beginning to Red points out that to celebrate seaman's wage record. The He wants to look in his diaries May he remain with us for a look like Paul, the Chef. He his going info business his pals size of the benefit also de­ first. In the Julie Thompson he long time... Hugh Dick was in­ exercises every day (mopping pends on this wage record. and shipmates might find the went to China and then to Aus­ jured in BA by a car. He was the decks) and still the scale tralia. The ship rounded the taken to the hospital there and is going up... Osmond Mc- drinks on the house. '' A special post card. Form stormy Cape in both directions, now he's back in New Orleans. Mahon challenges anyone at Red promises that Seafarers OAR-7004 is provided for making the. return trip from Just a scalp injury... I haven't this purpose, and can be checkers. He's the Del Norte aboard . Seatrains, which touch Sydney to Boston in 118 days. slept on deck under -the stars Tejfas City every week, will find obtained by simply writing • According to Mike, the Cape for a long time now. It's swell barber, and he's proud of be^^ his tavern a welcome oasis in or calling at your itearest Horn trip under sail was a to be there inhaling the clean ing the' checker champion which to spend their few hours Social Security field office. great deal less romantic than salt air and then—rain! You have here. Any comers? ashore. „ ^Inai Red McCorkle Opens Bistro In Texas City Social Security 'The Voice Of The Sea"" - �Friday. February 4, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings it was asked that the steamline SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. in Black Gang head be checked; Dec. 5—R. Clement. Chairman; that the ice box and the fan in R. Graliski. Secretary. Minutes 12-4 foc'sle be repainted, and that of previous meeting filed. Ship's a new toaster be put midships. It Delegate spoke on the Messman's was reported that the linen failure to turn to on time to do would be short on the last issue his work. Delegates' reports ac­ of November 6. One minute of cepted. Brother Jame-^ Slickney silence for departed Brothers. designated by crew to take care of mo^ie donations. Under Good 4 4 4 and Welfare it was asked that a CORAL SEA. Dec. 5—George new brand of coffee be obtained, H. Seeberger. Chairman; V. L. and the Delegates were asked to Stankiewiez. Secretary. Motion check on cleanliness of messunder New Business that all dis­ room, as well as orderliness of puted overtime be squared away the bulletin board. Cleanliness before anyone pays off. Motions of washrooms, repair list, and at payoff was also mentioned. carried to check on the 10 per­ ship's library were covered in the One minute of silence for de­ cent slopchest profit and to have general discussion. One minute parted Brothers. the Delegates request a state­ HAVE ALWAN^ BEEN THE CIAV PICECNS of silence for lost Brothers. ment on overtime and wages be­ FOR THOSE FINANCIAU SMARPSHCOTERS UJh\0 4 4 4 fore ship pays off. Motion to ARE ISO tVELL AWARE OF THE TRA-DiTiOA/AL GBH5. t 4. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Dec. JEAN. Dec. 1 — Bernard EROSITTOF SEAFARING A4EN. K/HBVAPpROAOlep have the Steward order new pilGoodman. Chairman; Fritzbert 2—Glover. Chairman; S. BY A SALESAiAN" lows' and mattresses. It was sug­ CHARITieS, AtA9AZlMES, (SATXSETS. OR M/HATEVER Stephens. Secretary. Previous Hanny. Secretary. Reading of gested under Good and Welfare — ASK FOR IDENTIFICATIQV. EVeRY BONA FIDE minutes read and accepted. Dele­ previous minutes. Standing of that soiled linen be removed RfPRESENTATlVE HAS CReOENTlALS ISSC/ED HIM gates reports accepted. The Car­ crewmembers reported by Dele­ from foc'sles before leaving, that Sr MIS ORGANIZATION . WRITE THE LOS WHEN penter was elected Ship's Dele­ gates. Ship's Delegate reported repair list be submitted to De­ keys for foc'sles available for a YOO ARE MIT e>y A PHONY, GIVING FULL D6TAILS, gate. Motion carried that crew's partment heads, and that the fifty cent deposit. Laundry room AND IVE'LLTRYTOTAKE HIMOUTOFCIRCUMT/Ol/. jnessroom, adjacent alleyway and Chief Engineer be asked to stay painting is being done, and the dry store room decks be painted. out of crew's messroom, except Motion that serving table be Engine heads and showers are in when on business. One minute painted or varnished. There was good shape as they were painted of silence for Brothers lo.st at Educational discussion under last trip. New Delegates elected; sea. Good and Welfare. One minute J. Rawlins. Ship; H. Grzegorski, of silence for Brothers who have Deck, and O. S. Ragland. Engine. By HANK Motion under New Business by died at sea. W. Dunii. Steward, that the crew cooperate. Discussion under Good Week after week every SIU brother has the opportunity to and Welfare covered cleanliness read the many SIU booklets printed for the welfare of the of messroom, or adequate foc'sle membership. Here are most of the titles: Handbook for Permitmen, for Third Cook, and obtaining Strikes and Strike Strategy, Seafarers Organizers Handbook, sea-store cigarettes. One minute 4 4 4 of silence for departed Bi*others. ANNISTON CITY. D.ec. 3—V. Shipboard Handbook for Crewmembers and Delegates, Interna­ Keller. Chairman; A. Gregory. tional Conference on Safety - of Life at Sea, Seafarer Sam Says, 4 4 4 Secretary. Previous minutes etc 4. 4. 1It still is of gi-eat importance for the Brothers in all ports SB NOONDAY. Dec. 4 — Leo were read. The Delegates re­ JOSEPH N. TEAL—E. Larsen. McKenna. Chairman; B. Graham. to write home telling their folks to urge those home-town Con­ ported all in order and the Chairman; F. E. Gardner. Secre­ Secretary. Twenty-eight bookmembership in good standing. gressmen and Senators to support those bills specifying that 50 tary. The Ship's Delegate, John members and six perrnits re­ Motion under New Business that percent of EC A cargoes will be carried in, American ships. B. Dyle. reported all rooms ^ad ported by Delegates. Motion un­ been painted and the Captain der New Business that no one the Steward pick up fresh veg­ 4 4 4 had given draw at sea as re­ pay, off in Mobile till the patrol­ etables in Karachi, India. It was quested. The Laundry would be man was aboard. Motion by asked under Good and Welfare Steward John "Lucky" Gillis sailed to Trieste ... Brother cleaned by the Deck and Engine Graham and seconded by Robbins that the sinks in the galley and Roy Lawyer is aboard the Loyola Victory... Bob High is in Departments on a rotation basis. that the crew not accept the deal messroom be cleaned out. One town after a trip... In addition to smoking a pipe. Keith A misunderstanding in the Ste­ offered by topside to have all minute of silence for departed Forster has a smile on his face. He just came in from a fast wards Department was thor­ logs wiped out in exchange for Brothers. voyage... Bosun Joe Felton is waiting to ship out again... oughly discussed under Good and not claiming overtime on paint­ i 4* Welfare and straightened out. ing done by German shoregang Russell Lund—the guy who gets plenty of mail—sailed for LEGION VICTORY. Oct. 2— Time off in port was also dis­ in Bremerhaven. Carried imani- Fred Travis. Chairman; Gladikas the land of the leis—Hawaii... John Bilko anchored recently cussed. One minute of silence mously. Repair list was discussed Alphonsus. Secretary. The stand­ after his voyage... Frank Donovan must have sailed since was observed for departed under Good and Welfare. One ing of the crew was reported by dropping ashore a few weeks ago for some mail...We don't Brothers. minute of silence observed for the Delegates. Everything in see Frank Chamberlayne around. He must have grabbed a order. Raymond L. Plude was 4^ 4" Brothers lost at sea. ship...A few other Brothers in town are: Russell Wilde. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion SEA TRADER. Dec. 22—T. carried to protest the deposit of Frank Douglas, Arne Jensby. Frank Gardner—the stamp col­ Oslaszeski. Chairman; H. Cordes. four dollai-s for new cots and two Secretary. Minutes of previous lector. Robert McQueen. Frank Moran, Frank Rose—with his dollars for used cots required by minutes accepted. _ The Engine mustache. either the Captain or the com­ Delegate reported 257 hours dis­ pany. Motion for the Delegates puted overtime. There was also 4 4 4 to contact the Captain about in­ considerable disputed overtime Many Brothers are waiting for the publication soon of Brother creasing the cigarette rations. It in the Deck and Stewards De­ John Bunker's book about the experiences of merchant seamen was pointed out that the Captain partments. Motion by Brown, sec­ 4 4 4 only allows one carton every during the last war. Tales related to Brother Bunker by many onded by McCabe. that any man BESSEMER VICTORY. Dec. seven days. One minute of sil­ SIU Brothers are expected to appear...Big Bill's Bar down in drunk at payoff would be fined fifty dollars. Amended to sta­ 9—Stephen Carr. Chairman; A. ence for lost Brothers. Philadelphia is now on the weekly mailing list for copies of the tion one man at door of saloon to Skillman. Secretary. Delegates LOG... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes see that no one pays off till all S. Carr. Whitney, and Tiny of the following Brothers: George Fensom of New York, Edgarbeefs are settled. Motion by Mease reported the membership in good standing. Motion by S. Engert of New Jersey, Ivey Peacock of Georgia, Steve Laszlo of Carroll, seconded Finklea. to con­ Carr to rotate cleaning of laun­ Several crews have re­ Florida, Irby Smith of Alabama, John Miller of Virginia, James sult Agent on Palestine war area bonus. Minute of silence for de­ dry and recreation room. Motion ported that some men are Fouts of Maryland, Wesley Cunningham of Florida, Richard De to have Delegates see Captain parted Brothers. sailing Bosun only because Graaf of New Jersey, Percy Libby of Louisiana, Edward Lewis abouf having messhall and quar­ ters painted. Motion carried. of the wages, and show none of Wisconsin, James Morton of Alabama. of the cooperation required Union literature was distributed 4 4 4 under Education. The pros and of men holding down that cons of the transportation rule Once again we're asking to hear from the following rating. Several instances were discussed under Good and Alcoa ships on that calypso music and rum runs—Mooring 4 4 4 have been reported on ships ZEBULON PIKE> Dec. 5—Mc- Welfare, but no decision was Hitch, Ranger. Capstan Knot. Snakehead, Hawser Eye. Pegasus. Cuistion. Chairman; Contor. Sec­ reached. One minute of silence operating from Puerto Rican We'd like to know whether they have been picking up weekly ports. retary. Some disputed overtime for lost Brothers. bundles of LOGS addressed to these ships in care of the on tanks and call-back reported An SIU Bosun is a man Alcoa office in Port of Spain. Trinidad... Flash News: Bill by Deck Delegate. Engine and SWEETWAER. NOV. 5 — J. who works with the crew. Stewards Delegates reported no Lane. Chairman; Tim Holt, Sec­ Murphy of the SS New London and Brother B. Hann (Kid Your Union battled hard to beefs. Motion by Brother MCT retary. Under Old ' Business it have the Bosun — not the Jr.) are now homesteading on a Waterman wagon, the Fairland. Cuistion, seconded by D. W. Con- was reported that the Ship's Mate — handle the job. If try to endorse all eligible permit Delegate had been left in the 4 4 4 you ship as Bosun, you are men as okay for membership hospital in Port Said, and that a to work as a conscientious We would like to know what happened to the radio play one whenever the books are open. new Delegate would have to be Bosun- should. Tf you can't, Brother—an oldtimer—^told us he was writing about the life of Carried. There was general dis­ elected. H. Cook elected by or won't, work with your cussion on shipping rules and acclamation. The Deck Delegate shipmates, don't take the tanker seamen today... Brothers, hold those shipboard meetings, job. keep those ships cl'^an and keep those jobs running smoothly permit men under Good 'and reported small beefs on penalty Welfare. The conduct of crew houi's. Under Good and Welfare according to the agreement. It all adds up to happy sailing, indeed. J • /SK PORTO ponsY CUT and RUN SIU Bosuns �"fl Vbge Eiglil THE SEAFARERS EOG Friday. February 4, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP i' *« Seamen Have 'Important Stake' In Social Insurance, Says Head Of Federal Agency ALL SMILES ON THE BRIDGER age and survivors insurance. I construction such wages, iJ To the Editor: Thank you for calling our at­ wonder if you and your readers necessary, from records in the tention to the very interesting are aware that about 83 percent hands of the Shipping companies. letter captioned "Says Social Se­ of all persons employed in water Also, it should be borne in mind curity Law Harms Seamen," by transportation are covered by that relatively few voyages and a Mr. Ote Grindabl, which ap­ this program. And most of very limited number of men are peared in the December 3, 1948 these workers are fully insured, involved. issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. even though during the war IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED Mr. Grindabl is qui/p xigbt that I appreciate, also, your invita­ years they may hdve shifted frpm tion to comment on the letter. employment on private vessels to no wages have been recorded for (In his letter, Grindabl said work on Government chartered seamen for the years 1937-1939, inclusive. Under the 1935 act, that "while Social Security vessels from time to time. seamen, along with workers in time for seamen starts Jan. 1, LAW WAS NEEDED 1937, they did not begin pay­ You will recall, I'm sure, that some other industries, were spe ing into the fund until Jan. 1, while the governmental employ­ cifically excluded from coverage. 1940 ... which would give him ment generally is excluded from It was not until the passage .of a much lower average monthly the present program. Congress the amendments in 1939 that sea­ A good part of the Bridger's Deck Department pause in wage on which his benefit pay­ recognized that special legisla­ men came under the program. their work long enough for a picture to be taken. On eighteenments would be based than he tion was needed to protect the The Administration is aware of months articles, the boys don't appear unhappy over the this and is prepared to make has actually earned." rights of seamen who were called prospects of eight months of shuttling that lie ahead. The recommendations to the Congress (Grindable also stated that upon to operate Government boys are, standing, left to right—Dick Barron. AB; Norlin because of the bookkeeping chartered vessels. Public Law which will tend to minimize, if Lust, DM; J. Peterson, OS; B. Mason, AB; S. Foscolos, OS. setup used by the Social Se­ 17, passed by the Congress in the not completely eliminate, this inKneeling are Bing Miller, DM; Charles Misak, DM. Such recommendations curity agency, men, making fall of 1943, but made retroac­ quity. voyages extending from one tive to the faU of 1941, was de­ will not only apply to seamen, year in which the payoff ac- signed to provide a continuity of but to other previously excluded groups as well. 'tuaUy occurs.) service for seamen. While this .explanation is more Seamen and their families, like I believe that Public Law 17 millions in other walks of life, accomplished two specific pur­ lengthy than I would like, I'm have an important stake in old poses. It enabled, many thous­ afraid that a satisfactory explan­ ands of men to become and re­ ation is not possible in a shorter main fully insured — men who statement. O. C. Pogge, Dizeclor would otherwise have lost in­ Social Security sured status. Also, because the Administration Government vessels were oper­ Baltimore, Md. ated by agents who were oper­ ating their own vessels, it in­ sured that standard wage reports HAS IMPORTANT To the Editor: would be made regardless of PAPERS FOR I have been in the Metropoli­ where the seamen were em­ WILLIAM GREGEL tan hospital since the 20th of this ployed. To the Editor: Of course, the war tended to month. The people here have complicate reporting processes I am having difficulty locating treated me very well. There is a good number of doctors working for- shipping companies. Because my brother, who is a seaman. have very important papers heire, all of whom are so talka­ of security measures it was not Longtime shuttlers Red Braunstein, AB, and Brice Ruggie, tive that one has little time for possible for masters to keep for him. I mailed them to the regularly in touch with shore Bosun, pose for the camera under the torrid Persian Gulf Hall in New Orleans only to worry, even if no one stops to establishments in order to keep sun. The two SIU stalwarts are part of the dozen or so SIU have them returned with the in­ visit. their home offices advised with men still aboard the U.S. Petroleum vessel which has been formation that he wasn't in the Of course you must understand respect to destinations and the directory there. shuttling between the Persian Gulf and France since March how it is when a person comes My brother is on the seas 1948. Pictures were submitted to LOG by Bing Miller, for the first time to a place like identity and condition of the men Ship's Delegate. this, he feels lonesome. However, aboard. Similarly, the authority somewhere and I thought you the nurses do their best to keep vested in the United States Navy could help me. which authorized it to divert His name is William S. Greone happy. ships or men, or both, tended to gel. As I am writing this, I'm He is to please contact me at thinking of going to the operat­ make it more difficult to make vating the patients, at least some To the Editor: regular current quarterly reports the address given below. ing room, tomorrow. I hope to of them. on the same basis as the other, Mrs. Helen Donofrio come of there in good shape, and May I, Brother Jose Reyes, more stabilized domestic indus­ 15 E. Monroe In the morning, we have to with the grace of God I ex­ now a patient in the Colonial tries. • Bedford, Ohio wash in bowls which were used pect to be among you boys by dospital at Gibraltar, give you (Ed. Note: The LOG pub­ during the night for washing SPECIAL SYSTEM the middle of February. an account of conditions in this such cases as syphilis—and they For that reason the War Ship­ lished Mrs. Donofrio's request medical establishment? I expect that through this let­ ter some of my friends will come ping Administration, with the co­ in the "Personal" columns in I was suffering from a sus­ are not sterilized either. and pay me a' visit, just as 1 operation and assistance of the last week's issue.) pected peptic ulcer and was I am giving ttiese "facts so that have done in the past few years Burea'u of Internal Revenue and placed in a ward termed "a any of my Brothers who might when others were ill. You don't the Social Security Board, CANADIAN SIU medical ward." In the same ward find themselves put ashore ateven have to ask for my name worked out a special reporting MEMBER SEEKS with me are one or two English­ Gibraltar for hospital treatment at the information office, but can system designed to minimize men with the same complaint as will know what to expect. I WARTIME PAL these difficulties an^ to insure come directly to Ward H, fourth I-have. But there is also a case should like - this matter to be floor. The nurses will direct you maicimum protection to the wage To the Editor: of advanced syphilis, two of can­ published in our official organiza­ tion paper. records;; of men aboard the ves­ I am a member of the SIU, cer and two of bronchitis. to my bed. Jose Reyes . I'd like to do some seafaring sels. and I have put in for my citi­ We all eat together and use To go into all the technical de­ zenship papers which should be utensils — knives, fqrks, etc.— talk with my friends. It rhay sound like nonsense, but I tails of the processes involved coming along shortly, which are only washed in a sink don't like to stay out of cir­ Would require too much space I sailed right through the war and then given out for the next culation too long. I want to and would not be fully under- as AB and during that time I meal. In this way, perhaps, I stantable to the average reader. met a Brother, Mike Lasmar, in might be eating my dinner with The membership has gone keep abreast of Union affairs. on record to prefer charges ., In nlosing, I would like to ex­ However, it can be confidently South Africa, who was then the • utensils that the man with against all gashounds and press my appreciation to the stated that seamen can feel as­ sailing as Carpenter. I would the case of syphilis used for performers as weil as the crew of the SS Kathryn and sured that no "quarters of cov­ like to get in contact with him breakfast. Nothing is sterilized. nien who willfully destroy or ^ome of the men aboard the erage" were lost by seamen em­ if possible. NO EXAMS ste^ ships gear. The SIU has other ships hitting New York ployed during the war years. Thanks for sehding the SEA­ The doctors make no sort of who gave me a hand while I WhUe It is possible that some FARERS LOG. no place for men who' ruin W. H. Simpson examination, but merely ask how was on the beach. Those Broth- few seamen may not have been the good conditions the a patient is and pass on. The Union wins for them. Taka Montreal ' (^s will not be forgotten by this credited with all of their wages due to the difficulties of report­ (Ed. Note: A notice has male orderlies are young men action in shipboard meetings ^afarer. ing When Voyages covered.more bem put in the LOG asking with absolutely- no previous against men guilty of these Rafael Ortiz than a'single year, in most in- Brother Lasmar to get in tburh medical experiehce and who things. Metropolitan Hosp. seem' to fake k (Might in aggra-' l^nces it will be possible to re­ with you.) Welfare Island. N. Y. Drydocked Ortiz Asks Visit From Pals, Shipmates! 'Rock' Hospital Conditions Scored OR Performers �Friday, February 4. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Visits SIU Log-A'Rhythms Page Nine LOG The Beefer CG Bid For Greater Seamen Curbs Blasted By Brother To the Editor: By BILL DUNHAM fit or not, Lt. Crouch certainly well timed the release of his ar­ ticle. Today, as always, the American merchant marine is fighting for its existence. It is trying to remain independent of the armed forces and the brass hats who 'envision more prestige for themselves. As the columnist states, Lt. Crouch is fighting for his future, having written the article. But I'm sure he would have a greater battle on his hands if he v/er© to write such an article concern­ ing his own service. I would like to comment on an article written by a labor-hating There's one on every shipcolumnist recently in which he You know the type we meanquoted and commented upon an He's the guy who's always beefin, article appearing in the Decem­ But at a meeting he's never seen. ber issue of "Proceedings Of The He's always causing trouble, United States Naval Institute"— And has a lot to say, a technical magazine. But it's never in a meeting, The article in this magazine From them he stays away. , was written by Lt. Holmes F. Crouch of the Coast Guard. It He puts the Brothers on the panconcerned wanton murder, men­ They never do what's right— deficiency, incompetence, But when we hold a meeting Edward Maciag. formerly of tal Tony Kabiska sleeping on watch, drunkenness, This bird is not in sight. the Stewards Department on and whatnot which he claimed SIU ships and now Seaman are prevalent in the merchant He's forever spreading rumors. Second Class with the Navy, marine. With him we must contend. paid a visit to the New York As a seaman I agree with Lt. But when we have a meeting SIU Hall this week. Maciag Croucli that in some isolated in­ We think he should attend. has completed two years of a stances weaknesses of human na­ Now the Brother has the right to talk, four year hitch and expects ture, stupidity or a type of psy­ chosis cause individual failures, It's only just and fair. to return to the SIU when his but such can not be generalized To the Editor: But the place is in a meeting— hitch expires. He's currently to include all seamen any more I have been a retired mem­ Why in hell isn't he there? on destroyer duty. than they can be applied wholly ber of the SIU for the past two to any other group. years. This is the first time I SW CREWS WERE CHRISTMAS GUESTS OF BUENOS AIRES BISTRO columnist, however, ac­ have written to the LOG, so 1 cepts every word of the biased wish jmu would print it. article and refers to persons I sailed as AB with the SIU for guilty of such actions as "scum". If he would have given more six and a half years—mainly out thought to the subject, he would of Baltimore, which is my home. have foun(i the term too broadly I left the sea for one of the sweetest girls in the world, and used. As for his charge of incompe- am now living in Beaumont, tance; Coast Guard and Navy Texas. Maybe a few of the menvvessels are manned with several beis may remember her. She times as many men as the mer­ was a nurse in the Baltimore chant ships. If there be anything Marine Hospital. Her name is lacking in the performance of merchant crews, then put on ex­ tra personnel. As it is, some shipowners say their ships have too many men, and have cut the personnel to the very minimum to reduce their costs. AAAAAA^ Retired Member Follows Union Through The Log •FOOT THE BILL Not a glum expression in the crowd at May Sullivan's Bar as Seafarers aboard the Del Norle and Tulane' Victory joined in celebrating the holiday eve in the Argentine port. Affair was success, thanks to generosity of May Sullivan, who said "cBow and champagne are on the House today." Applauds Union's Quick Action In Accident Case To the Editor: 1 wish to tender thanks to Brother Joe Volpian of Special Services for his pi-ompt reply to a very important letter from Portland, Oregon, which con­ cerned my accident while enroute '1;o the Purdue Victory in Decem­ ber. Also I would like to thank Hank for sending Sam Voss and me some LOGs in Portland. The SIU has no Hall in that port. It sure gives one a feeling of security in being a member of the SIU, and knowing that no matter what hole in the world you may be in the SIU will find you and give all assistance pos­ sible. At the New York meeting of January 26, X made a motion un­ der New Business that the Union officials contact the shipowners Retired Bosun's Wife Enjoys Log To the Editor: The SEAFARERS LOG gives me a great deal of pleasure. I find everything in its pages of great interest to me. Because of my illness, my husband, a Bpsuh, retired his SIU book last June to bring me to California for my healtl^, : : Sihce; bur arrival here I have teceiv'ed only; twp copies of the tiOG,' as they are Still going m to our old address in Boston. I will have to hide the latest issue I received. If my husband sees the article by Frenchy Michelet regarding the shipping boom, in San Francisco he would be hot footing it down there. As it is, he has one foot here and the .other on a banana peel, ready to slip, oh a ship. Mrs. Anna Totono San Diego. Calif. and operatoi-s as soon as possible for the purpose of creating a welfare fund for members of this Union. The motion was well re­ ceived and .supported by about 1,500 members present. DRAW PLANS An amendment was made to it by Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall which made the motion per­ fect. The amendment called for the Secretary-Treasurer to draw up plans for such a fund before being presented to the ship­ owners. I believe the time is now ripe for such a demand by the SIU. We are strong in unity and funds. I urge all Seafarers in all ports to give this motion urgent consideration at this time and bi'ing it up at their meetings in the near future. I,et us be the first with this plan, just as we have always led the field to bet­ ter the life of seamen and. their families. John JtUetle It is all very well for the Coast Guard and Navy to carry two and three hundred men on a vessel that only requii-es thirty or forty under private operation, but let them remember that their total inefficiency is being paid for by the taxpayers money. Lt. Crouch states that the dis­ cipline is nothing like it should .be. To this I say that the dis­ cipline of the armed services isn't very exemplary either. Pick up a newspaper any day and see for yourself. • He doesn't advocate putting the merchant marine under the armed forces, but does say that if it is to be tied in with the military during an emergency, there must be better discipline. The merchant marine has come along splendidly without too much "aye, aye, sir!" I can see no reason why it cannot continue to do so. Whether for his personal bene- HENRY KRAMER Tex", and she was stationed oa the fourth floor. I am enclosing a photo of my­ self, which you may print if you care to. I certainly appre­ ciate receiving the LOG and beng able to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Con­ gratulations to the Seafarers oa the fine work they have accom­ plished in the past few years. Hei-e's for smoother sailing. Henry (Eddie) Kramer Comments Asked On Purcell Article To the Editor: After reading Brother Jimmy Purcell's well written article on Electricians and his suggestions on making their jobs easier on themselves, there, isn't much that can be added, except to say that I'd like to hear from some of the Brothers who sail as Electi-icians and have run into some sad con­ ditions. Tq hear from them, plus their suggestions, should afford us further remedies to this prob­ lem. Brother Purcell wrote, "we have the best wages, and condi­ tions in the industry." Believ© me, Brothers, he's more thaa right. That goes for wages and conditions ashore, too. I know that by bitter experience. As some of you know, I was married rwently and retired my book. Since then I have beea looking for a job ashore. In the past two months I have been offered three jobs as Electriciaa with the top pay of $1.35 per hour. Let's keep the pork chopa for the unlicensed men and dl9 our jobs in true SIU style. Frank Bose �Pag0 Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 4, 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief crewed up in the past week in NEW YORk—Chairman, Lind­ addition to a number of replace­ say Williams, 21550; Recording ments. However, more than a Sectary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; hundred permits have come from Reading Clerk. Robert Matthews. the East Coast and are building STWDS. SHIPPED 164. ENG. DECK REG. STWDS. ENG. DECK PORT up a backlog of men in all West TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. REG. Minutes of previous meetings Coast Ports. The outlook is good 6 3 13 4 40 12 14 14 in other Branches read and ac­ Boston for the next two weeks with a 229 83 72 74 412 127 134 151 cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's New York. new ship being delivered in San 79 33 29 17 67 17 32 18 report read and accepted. Port Philadelphia. Francisco, and another in Taco57 206 71 256 78 88 74 94 Agent discussed the shipping out­ Baltimore ma. Notice was served to per­ 4 13 81 5 4 35 22 24 look for the Port of New York Norfolk. formers on the intercoastal ships 8 55 8 27 20 11 23 12 and disclosed the number of Savannah 6 6 18 that they are endangering the 94 6 35 23 36 — sh^s that paid off and signed on Tampa....; 199 contracts and will be held ac­ 69 59 184 71 69 45 70 here. A motion by JUlette, sec­ Mobile 92 131 * 329 countable by the membership. 355 106 103 161 91 onded by several, instructed the New Orleans... 30 . 23 89 Motion carried to accept the 155 36 62 47 A6 Headquarters Negotiating Com­ Galveston. 107 Tallying Committee's report and 109 45 37 25 49 36 24 mittee to draw up a welfare plan. West Coast Ports. 39 the Secretary-Treasurer's tele­ 12 9 39 16 11 20 10 An amendment by Hall urged San Juan. gram on the tallying report. One that we further instruct our offi­ GRAND TOTAL.. 1,348 minute of silence was observed 533 424 ' 432 587 1,847 492 677 cials to start, as soon as possible, for departed Brothers. There to compile facts and figures and was general discussion nn^r an analysis on the ques­ tract with the Seafarers, and a large nvimber of- SiU rAv^sKRi's. ship. He noted that the gas- Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ tion of a welfare fund so that crewed their first ship, the SS New Business of other Branches hounds were clearing out and the journed at 8:15 p.m. with 92 when it is finally presented to Governor Brandon, in Mobile. were read and accepted. The HaU is staying much cleaner. members present. the operators we will know ex­ Negotiations are proceeding with Agent reported shipping slow, Discussion under Good and Wel­ 4 4 4 actly what the score is. Motion the Waterman Steamship Com­ with little prospect for improve­ fare included procuring new BOSTON — Chairman, J. G. and amendment carried. Mo­ pany-Tug Boat Division and the ment in the near future. He told blinds for the Hall. Meeting ad­ Greenbaum, 281; Recording tion carried. Under Good* and Mobile Towing and Wrecking the membership that the new journed at 7:45 p.m. with 130 retary, R. J. Lee, 47958; Reading Welfare, a number of members Company for tugboat contracts. Agent, James Sheeh«ui, would be members present. Clerk, . E. B. Tilley, 75. discussed several matters of in­ Progress has slowed down to the installed in a few days at a 4 4 4 New Business only read in TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. terest to the membership. Meet­ fine points, as it" always does in special meeting. He concluded minutes from the Branches. All Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary, by ap|)ealing for all-out support negotiations when wages and ing" adjourned at 8'.40 p.m., with accepted. The Secretary-TreasV L. White, 2716; Heading Clerk, C. for the Culinary Workers in their overtime are discussed. The tug­ 1,113 members present. urer's weekly financial reports, Lee, 70. boat contracts expire the last of 4. t ft the Headquarters report to the New Business of all Branch January; but it is expected that NEW ORLEANS—Chairman. membership, and the Tallying minutes were read and accepted. a satisfactory agreement can be L«roy Clarke, 23068; Recording The Ballotting Committee's re­ Committee's report from head­ Secretary, Henry Gerdes, 23362; reached before that time. He re­ port was accepted unanimously. quarters were all accepted. The Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, ported that the strike at the coal Motion carried to request Head­ Agent thanked the membership tipple was over with the men 795. quarters to send a man to Jack­ for their cooperation while he winning their beef. This should New Orleans previous minutes help shipping in Mobile. Eleven sonville, or to designate someone was serving as Acting Agent, and and financial report, and the Sec­ ship arrivals are expected in the from Tampa, to contact a new asked for their continued support retary-Treasurer's financial re­ next two weeks. Report ac­ beef. Report accepted. The Sec­ ship, the SS Carib Queen running now that he has been elected as re­ ports were accepted. New Busi­ cepted. Reports from the Secre­ retary-Treasurer's financial out of Key West. This ship will the regular Agent for the Port port, his report to the member­ ness of Branches were read and tary-Treasurer, the Trial Com­ mean a couple of hundred jobs of Boston. The Patrolman's re­ accepted. The Agent reported mittee, the Mobile Tallying Com­ ship, and the communication on for the Seafarers. The Agent's port and the Dispatchers report the business affairs in good mittee, the Headquarter's Tally­ the March of Dimes was ac­ report, the Secretary-Treasurer's were accepted. Motion under shape. Shipping is holding its ing Committee, and the Galves­ cepted. The Tallying Commit­ financial report, and the Dis­ New Business for the Agent to own. Since last meeting there ton Tallying Committee were all tee's report was accepted. One* patcher's reports were accepted. ask Headquarters to arrange a have been eight payoffs and nine accepted. The Patrolman's and minute of silence for departed There was general discussion un­ meeting with Isthmian Steam­ sign-ons, with twenty-she ships Dispatcher's reports were made Brothers. Meeting adjourned at der Good and Welfafe. A call ship Company, in order to contacted in transit. Waterman and accepted. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. with HO members pres­ was put out for blood donors for straighten out that company's is making Mobile the home port at 8:10 p.m. with 250 members ent. members of the family of two practice of sailing short from 4 \ 4 for coastwise payoffs. There are present. Union business is Boston without calling the Hall NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Brothers. eleven scheduled payoffs and Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, good with the largest week finan­ for replacements. One minute of 4" 4' 4" twenty ships in transit due in the silence observed for departed BALTIMORE — Chairman. James A. Bullock, 3747; Reading cially in the history of the Port. Brothers. Meeting adjourned at next two weeks. The Agent 4 4 4 asked the members to send wires William Rentz, 28445; Recording Clerk, Boyles, 34587. PUERTO RICO—Chairman, S. 7:55 p.m. with 73 bookmembers Branch minutes were read and protesting the Hoffman plan to Secretary. G. A. Masterson. 20237; present. Colls, 21085; Recording Secretary, Washington in support of the Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury. accepted. The Secretary-'Treas- H. Spurlock. 11101; Reading 4 4 4 urer's telegram about the Tally­ Union's drive to defeat it. Mem­ 4883. GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray Clerk. 30148. bers whose names are listed as A Trial Committee was elected ing Committee's report and the Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ Minutes of previous minutes having holes in their dues rec­ to consider charges. Branch min­ SIU degelates to the Baltimore in other Branches read and ac­ tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ Convention was accepted. The ords are urged to have their utes were accepted. Baltimore ing Clerk, Edward Morris, 31414. books sent to New York to have financial reports and the Secre­ Agent reported that shipping was cepted. The retiring Port Agent Galveston minutes and finanrial bad in Norfolk and the outlook called on the membership to as­ the.records straightened out. The tary-Treasurer's financial re­ for the next two weeks was not sist the new Agent in the com­ report accepted. The Headquar­ membership was also urged to ports were accepted. The Head­ ters report to the membership, register for voting so they can quarters Report, the Tallying good. He stated that a meeting ing year in the same way they and the Ballotting Committee's had supported him. Retiring with the representatives of the take part at election time in oust­ Committee report, and the com­ report read and accepted. The ing anti-labor politicians from munication from the Secretary- Virginia Ferries Company and Agent was given a vote of thanks minutes of all Branches were ac­ and a rousing cheer by the memthe mediator of the Governor of local, state, and national offices. Treasurer on nominations for . 1 „ , , ,, Virginia had ended in a dead- ;bership. Agent said that ship­ cepted. Patrolman Morrison made Agent's report accepted. The delegates to the_SIU convention All concerned were noti­ ping had picked up and that the the Agent's Report, as Keith meeting put numerous Brothers' were accepted. The Agent's, Dis­ Alsop was in Corpus Christi names in nomination for Dele­ patchers' and Patrolmen's re­ fied that a strike would be called next two weeks was expected to making two Cities Service ships gates to the SIU Convention. The ports were accepted. There was March 19. The Dispatcher's re­ be even better, with the Bull and the harbor tugs. Shipping Patrolmen's and Dispatcher's re­ no New Business. One minute port was made and accepted. Mo­ Line ships back for the sugar for the Port was reported good ports were accepted. Communi­ of silence was observed for de­ tion under New Business to sup­ season. Report accepted. Tally­ with few bookmen on the beach cations from New York Agent parted Brothers. Under Good and port the March of Dimes. There ing Committee's report read and and the coastwise runs taking a •".nd from Assistant Secretary- Welfare there was discussion pro was general discussion under accepted. Motion carried urging few men from time to time. The Treasurer Matthews were ac­ and con about taking permitmen Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ that island of Puerto Rico be in­ Secretary - Treasurer's financial cluded in "south of Cape Hatjourned at 8:15 p.m. with 105 cepted. The Tallying Commit­ off the ships after one complete report, the Patrolman's report, teras transportation clause", along members present. tee's report was accepted. A voyage. Meeting adjourned at and the Dispatcher's report were with other continental ports in "4 4 4 Coleman, Gregory A. Hyver, 8:10 p.m. with 275 members accepted. The communication -SAVANNAH — Chairman, E. the new agreement. Agent, ex­ Harry N. Peterson, Antonio A. present. from the Secretary-Treasurer od M. Bryant, 25806; Recording Sec­ pressed regret in announcing DaCosta, and Roy J. Barker delegates to the SIU convention 4 4 4 retary, R. F. Ransome, 50920; death of. Brother A. B. Seller were Obligated. Weedheads and PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Reading Clerk, Ivan Peacock, on Jan. 19 aboard SS Dorothy. in Baltimore read. Eight men performers were warned, under L, A. Gardner. 3897; Recording Shipmates ^minted out that gear were nominated to attend. Mot^a Cfood- and Welfare, that they Secretary, R. A. Gates, 25128; 36795. The previous minutes • of all on shiF was old and conditions carried for the Galveston Branch would not be allowed to endan­ Reading Clerk, D. Hall, 43372. Ports were excepted. The Sec­ not what they might have been. to donate the sum of fifty dol-, ger SIU conditions. Meeting adThe regular order of business retary-Treasurer's financial re­ They urged membership to see lars to the March of Dimes. It jjpumed- at 8:45 p.m. with 371 was suspended to give represen­ that rigid standards are main­ was pointed out that every labor port, his telegram concerning bookmembers present. union in Galveston had donated tatives of the Bartenders and delegates, to the Baltimore con- tained aboard ships. • * i i that much or more. One minute Culinary Workers Union, T.n<>al vention^ and the New York ~ 4 4 4 : MOBILE— Chmrman. O. Sle- No. 17, of Camden, N. J. 'an opBAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, of silence for departed Brothersi Tallying Committee's report were -Venii, 115; Recording; Secretary, portunitr to tell the membership accepted, (kie minute of. silence A. Michelet, 21183; Recording The Hoffman proposal was dis­ UaxdUp J. Fischer, 59; Reading of their strike. The meeting'tor deparied Brothers was ob- Secretary; B. Twite. 34591; Read­ cussed under Good and Welfare, Claric James CarroU, 14. and it was pointed-out that the voted unanimously to give what- j served. George Dennis Finklea, ings Clerk R. W. Pohle, 46826. 1 if New Business Of Branches read ever support was necessary to and Aristfdries Miltsos were ObliSeafarers' fight to defeat'the plan Minutes" , of Blanches having iind- accepted. The Agent re­ help them win their beef, it was gated. The Agent reported three New ]&islness read" and accepted. is going full ahead. Meeting ad­ ported that the Actium Shipping decided that the picketline would .South Atlantic ships due" ur dS Thv Agent nei^rted that shipping journed at 8:06 p.m. with 5k Corporation had signed a con- he boiatered next morning with as .a: BiiU Line coastwise remains .good:, wilii: two ships bookmen present. A&G Shipping From Jan. 12 To Jan. 26 �THE SEAFARERS iFridor. F«bruaz7 4, 1949 Page Eleven LOG NewTacoma Hall Is Kept Busy By W. McKAY TACOMA — Two especially Seizure of the American drag- such as green coffee, desiccated United States exporters, using good payoffs highlighted a week (Continued from Page 3) 900 advertising agencies, spent The fate of former German ger Araho by Canadian officials cocoanut and ammonium sul­ about $6 million in placing 19,935 of fairly good shipping in this phate. Steamship companies feel for fishing illegally within the luxury liners: The Bremen's sis­ pages of advertising in 1948 in West Coast port. ter ship, the Europa, slightly three mile limit of Nova Scotia that the results might help them magazines published in the U.S. The SS Warrior paid or in Se­ damaged in the war, has been may be followed by the sale of obtain lower insurance rates. for circulation in foreign coun­ the vessel and turning over of 'XXX attle in damn good shape, thanks turned over to the 'French as Unless new orders are obtained tries. part of war reparations and is three-quarters of the net pro­ to a very fine crew of Seafarers. XXX now being entirely rebuilt as a ceeds to the Captain and crew by the shipyards they will be Nels Larson, the Ship's Delegate luxury liner. She has been re­ of the Canadian fiag vessel that without work by late 1950, J. The Captain of the freighter L. Luckenback stated this week. Ada Rehan, which made a bi­ had things pretty well squared captured the Araho. named the Liberte. He added that at present the zarre round-the-world trip three 4, s, away by the time the Union rep­ The SS Berlin struck a mag­ netic mine in the Baltic in 1945, Bi-focal radar, a commercial industry is in a fair position as years ago, pleaded guilty in Mo­ resentative got aboard. Only a and was lost in deep water. The radar with two viewing screens to business, but new orders are bile Federal court to a charge few small beefs—regarding sail­ luxury liner. Cap Arcona, bomb­ developed by General Electric, necessary. At the same time of altering his U.S. Coast Guard ing time and washing water—^had ed and sunk in the Baltic, was has completed test runs on the Luckenback announced that rig­ license. He had altered his first to be straightened out. Brother also a total loss, as was the old Great Lakes. The set has two id inspection of the shafting and class pilot's license to a ship­ Larson's good unionism WTs fur­ Von Steuben, formerly the Mun- scopes, a seven-inch, or safety reduced engine speed has ac­ master's- license and used it to ther demonstrated when he made chen. The St. Louis, bombed .t scopes and a twelve-inch, or counted for a reduction in the sign on the ship. He was sen­ a donation of fifty dollars to be number of Liberty ship propel- tenced to two years and then Hamburg, still lies there," al- working scope. "The first detects the sentgjjgg^was suspended. Dur^ used in getting the new Hall here Inrs losi^i^ea. 'though-wr-uow is gone. ing the court proceedings it was iri good shape. Thanxs, Nels! XXX - sister ship Milwaukee, which the second is adjustable to dis­ Also paying off in first-rate came to New York after she was tances of one half, one, three, A new adjustable cable has revealed that a pet beer and fashion was the SS Pontus Ross. been installed by Grace aboard vodka drinking baboon had been seized near the end of the war, eight, twenty or forty miles. She paid off in Newport, Ore. its two largest ships, the Santa kept aboard the ship. X % % has been broken up. Rosa and Santa Paula, to secure Where the ship's are going: XXX Four other first class liners shipping is were all lost or destroyed. The The steamer Mahimahi, owned automobiles at sea. Although al­ American fiag ready used by airlines for lash­ carrying two thirds of our im­ by the Matson Navigation Com­ New York, after being bombed ing cargo, this is believed to be ports from the Straits Settle­ pany, has been sold to the Unat Kiel, was righted, towed to the first shipboard installation ments and Indonesia compared to ione Societa de Navagazione England and scrapped. The Ham­ of this type equipment. The 15 percent before the war and Marittima, of Catania,. Sicily. burg, Deutschland and Hansa cable will lash any car from a 44 percent of the exports from were all lost in the Baltic. Three The former Waterman liberty Jeep to Cadillac, can be locked this country to the area com­ other German vessels, the Pa- ship Governor Kilby has been or unlocked in a matter of sec­ pared to 2 percent in 1938. The sold to Atlantic Cargo Carriers tria, Caribia and Iberia are be­ lieved to be in service under the of New York and the tug Eliza­ onds and offers a safety factor Maritime Commission had rec­ beth W. Moran has been sold by of eight to one. Although now ommended that a minimum of Russian flag. the Moran Towing Company to used only to secure cars the 17 C-3s serve the trade, but at cable will subsequently be used least twice that number have Egyptian buyers. for deck cargo as well. I entered the field. XXX A survey of ships tied up-for Aboard were s^od Engine and three months by the West Coast Deck Department "nen. They did SIU, A&6 District strike showed no cargo spoilage much to bring the ship in clean on ships that had dehumidificaBALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. w ithout any beefs. The only A $33-a-week clerk was arrested in New York last hitch on this ship were a couple William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 tion equipment. Shippers have BOSTON 276 State St. been much impressed by the fact week on a charge of dipping into his employers' cash box of foul-ups in the Stewards Dethere was no spoilage E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 that who thought they Diapatcher Richmond 2-0141 among the "difficult" cargoes. to the tune of $200,000 during the past twenty years. pac^ent, on their reputations as Temptation proved too much for another working stiff couia GALVESTON 30B«/4—23rd St. bldtimers. They Lave since Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 struggling along on peanuts. learned differently. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. In this case -the man had worked for twenty-six years Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 The crew of the Ross said the as bookkeeper, cashier, accountant and general manager Skipper, Captain L. M. AndreaNEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 for two storage companies. A job with a lot of titles and son, is a fine old man to sa& NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. responsibilities but almost no pay. with. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Maybe the man would have lifted the cash regard­ To pay off ships around here NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 less of his take home pay, but there is the possibihty that you have to walk as much afl PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. THE LAW AND YOU. by Max had he ma.de ari adequate salary he would not have suc­ three or four miles to get near ll Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Radin; Mentor Books. 190 vessel. One payoff required < cumbed to temptation the first time he found a pile of nine-mile SAN FRANCISCO. 85 Third St. pages, 35 cents. walk through the na­ Frenchy MIchelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 tional forest. We just take the* Most volumes which purport bank notes sticking to his fingers. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon Perhaps if he had been given a bigger pay check— bus for somewhere, get off at no­ to explain in laymen's language Sal CoUs, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH, 2 Abercom St. the complex apparatus of the a union pay check—on pay day the story might have where and start walking. But We Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 law are quite enough to send been different. Maybe his employers would have saved we make it nevertheless. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. the average citizen hotfooting it wouldn't trade these sticks for themselves money in the long run. Belonging to a union the whole big town of New York. Broadway 0484 for the refreshing simplicity of TAMPA ,.1809-1811 N. Franklin St. is no guarantee of lavish living, but earning wages suffi­ Brother Goffin, come out here R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 the nearest bar—and not the cient to cover expenses lessens the possibility of any self- sometime and we'll take you'for WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. one of Justice, either. Terminal 4-2874 a little stroll. Not so with the highly read­ appointed "raises." HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. able and enjoyable effort by Pro­ HAnover 2-2784 fessor Max Radin, the University SECRETARY-TREASURER of California's scholarly author­ Paul HaU DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ity who, in "The Law and You," The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Lindsey Williams avoids the rigors of the legal farers International Union is available to all members who wish ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS THOMAS VINCENT handbooks and manuals. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of DRZEWICKI Joseph Volpian He sidesteps the pitfalls of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have definitions and classifications "so Your Local draft board in the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SUP that the law may seem as much Wilmington has classified you SIU branch for this purpose. possible to be something as 2-A until April 30, 1949. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. as However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Phone 5-8777 which deals with human con­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. duct." SYLVE^ER BARNES which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beacon 4336 Radin accomplishes his objec­ Your old shipmate, Ed Bir­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 tive, which is "to rid anyone of mingham of Hoag Corners, New SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. the notion that the law is some­ York, is anxious to hear from PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-8363 thing with which he has no re­ you. He has important papers SEATTLE • 86 Seneca St. To the Editor; lation except when he gets into for you. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. 'trouble'." XXX I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 As he traces the history find ENGINE DELEGATE address below: development of our'nation's leg­ Annislon City Canadian District al codes. Professor Padin empha­ William J. Meehan has your Name MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square sizes those laws that affect the trousers at 2940 Tieman Avenue, Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 individual as a citizen, employ­ New York. PORT ARTHUR....63 Cumberland St. ee, husband or wife, parent or Street Address Phone North 1229 XXX PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. child and plaintiff or defendant. CREW. SS BETHORE Besides imparting a huge hunk ' • Phone: S591 City Zone.. State Men who were aboard the TORONTO Ill A Jarvla Street of fascinating legal information, Elgin 5719 "The Law and You,'' has the SS Bethore in May, 1948, are re­ Signed VICTORIA, B. C, ... .602 Boughton St. distinctive virtue of the leaving quested to contact John McEmpire 4531 VANCOUVER........565 HamUton St. the reader feeling he's been Guinnes, 51 Beaver Street, New Book No. Pacific 7834 entertained, as well as enlight­ York. This concerns his accident claim. ened. A. — SlU HULLS Moral For Today Books In Review PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Members �/ Page Twelve I' '-i |!.T; THE SE AF ARERS LO G e/r/es semces^AM^N i Friday. February 4, 1949 •' .' -• - . jifi li.' . r • •_ - His book ^t&tdaiiees He af\6 his» anion bro4+>e.rS 1. Will d(scu^| possov ve)ech,4lr*€.rales go\«vnin^-Hisir ocon or^nlraVon. 2. 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Title A name given to the resource February 4, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 5 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SAYS CTMA HEAD ORGANIZED ESSO COMPANY UNION HQ PROPOSES MEMBERSHIP REFERENDUM HOFFMAN OKAYS 50% RULE BEFORE HOUSE GROUP ELECTION REPORT ACCEPTED VBY MEMBERSHIP UNION WELFARE PLANS:LABOR'S NEW GOAL HEARINGS OPEN ON NEW BILL TO REPLACE TAFT-HARTLEY ACT NO MIRACLE ON 34 ST.-SIU HELPS AFL CLERKS SHIPPING STILL HOLD UP WELL ON WEST COAST PORT BALTIMORE HAS ACTIVE WEEK WITH SIXTEEN PAYOFFS,SIGN-ONS NEW COMPANY SIGNS CONTRACT IN MOBILE PORT NEW YORK GETTING BRUSHOFF UNION WRECKERS ARE WARNED SEAFARER BORN ON SCHOONER LEADS EVENTFUL CAREER,ROUNDED HORN TOO BROTHERS BROADCAST WARNING FOR PHILLY RADIO SHARPIES NEW TACOMA HALL IS KEPT BUSY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/04/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/98fa9c26e337c62ef5787ac53d244d7e.PDF b1830a6091e5a0de674714275b301303 PDF Text Text 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP Bland-Magnuson Bill Bue For Early Consideration By Merchant Marine Body The Merchant Marine Committee of the House Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of Representatives is expected to take action with­ in a few days on the Bland-Magnuson Bill guaran­ NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1949 No. 4 teeing absolutely that at least 50 percent of all VOL. XI Nominations For Delegates To Convention Nominations for delegates to represent the Atlantic & Gulf District at the biennial conven­ tion of the SIU of NA, to be held in Baltimore in late March, were opened " at membership meetings held on January' 26. In telegrams dispatched to all A&G port agents, the SecretaryTreasurer opened a two-week nominating period for men to fill the six convention posts as representatives of the A&G. Any member may place his own name in nomination, if he has the necessary qualifications. At the closing of nominations on February 8, balloting will be­ gin and will continue for 30 days. Qualifications necessary to serve as a delegate are the same as those needed to stand for election to Union office. The qualifications stipulate that a delegate be a citizen of the United States; a full bookmember of the A&G District and in good standing for two years; have three years of seatime in any of three departments, and not have misconducted him­ self previously while employed as an officer of the Union. Further, he must show four months discharges for the cur­ rent 12-month period, unless he has held office for four months during the period. Nominations are to be ad­ dressed to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, SIU A&G Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Marshall Plan and any other foreign aid cargoes must move in American ships. • The bill was written and in­ troduced into the House by Rep­ resentative Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.) chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine Committee. Serv ator Wan-en G. Magnuson (D^ "Wash.), sponsor of the bill in the upper chamber, sat with the House body during hearings at which witness after witness from all sections of the maritime in­ dustry denounced EGA Adminis­ trator Paul G, Hoffman's propos­ al to take advantage of a loop­ hole in the present 50 percent rule and assign all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign ships. Senator Magnuson, speaking as a member of the Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee, said that he hoped a Senate hearing on the biU would not be necessax-y. Veteran Wash­ ington observei's were of the opinion that the bill would be passed by both houses of Con­ gress with little opposition. Con­ fidence in this prophecy was but­ tressed by the more than 30C letters received at SIU, A&G District, Headquarters from Sen­ ators and Representatives endors­ ing the Union's opposition to the Hoffman proposal. Senator Magnuson introduced the bill into the upper Chamber by citing the editorial, "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman," from the LOG of January along with ar­ ticles from two other papers. The bill as it now stands would leave neither Paul G. Hoffman nor any other foreign aid ad­ ministrator a loophole on the shipping question. Its most es­ sential sentence reads as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representa(Continued on Page 11) Crew Turns CTMA Meeting Into SIU Rally With the voting date for the jing was. to elect CTMA officers ermen—all who were not on "The crewman pointed out why other things to Cities Service watch were present at the meet­ the CTMA was. not a i-eal union, seamen, who ai-e now picked for collective bargaining election from among the crew. ing. "In spite of Mr. -r—'s boast that' it was just a tool of the their jobs in a secorxd-rate shape aboai-d Cities Service tankei's that he believed at least 50 per­ "The crewmembers were in­ company used in the interest of up in 70 Pine Street. expected to be set at any mo­ cent of the crew was really proterested in what new stall or the cornpany and against the 'This meeting, in effect, was: ment, the situation is becoming CTMA, he could not get anyone dodge the company had up its crewmembers. He showed that turned into an SIU rally and the more and more desperate for to run for chairman or record­ sleeve. Mr. —— lost no time. Cities Sei'vice was only now des- CTMA 'leader' was put on the the company lawyer-sponsored ing secretary. No one volun- He first let go with a danderous pei-ately forming its company defensive. When crewmembers 's series of remai'ks against the union because the SIU had then started questioning him, he Cities Service Tanker Men's As­ teei-ed even after Mr. cajolings. Finally, upon Mr. SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG, px'oved itself and won the fii'st made excuses of only being em­ sociation. 's direct requests addressed making a lot of high-sounding elections, held last winter, aboard ployed for seven months and, Cities Service seamen ai-e dem­ to the four or five company men accusations. Cities Service ships. therefore, he didn't know every­ onstrating that they are keenly aboai-d he got some amazing "After he finished spewing "He also told the meeting that thing about the situation. aware that CTMA is a phony replies. forth a lot of false hokum Cities Service was only doing "With the election ox-dei-ed and puppet organization. A sample "One of these men complained against the union, he proceeded what Esso had done years ago to the date for the voting to begin of the sentiment prevailing he couldn't hear well enough. to sing the praises of the CTMA keep the union out, by raising soon to be set, the company aboard the company's ships is Another insisted his eyesight was as the saviour of Cities Service the base pay aijd give more, vaca­ lawy^ who invented CTMA revealed in the following letter too bad. A third sputtered he seamen. Then he read a petition tion time, but wiping out over­ must see the handwriting on the received by the SIU from crew- was too young and inexperienc­ he had typed up to-be sent to time and the seamen's freedom wall. Even though the cour­ members of a vQities Service ed. The fourth man said he all ships, urging all crewmen at the same time. This^ ci'ew- ageous crewmember who ad­ tanker, which for obvious x-ea- couldn't write very well. to sign it. The purpose was to member, incidentally, knew what dressed the meeting was squeezed sons must be nameless: "So, to keep the meeting go­ get CTMA on the ballot and to he was talking about as he had off the ship for the remarks he "On Jan. 15, 1949, at 7:30 p.m., ing, Mr. himself took over halt the scheduled election. sailed aboard Esso tankers. made, the outcome for which Mr. —, one of the lead­ the chairmanship and secretary "When Mr. ------ had fin­ "The crewmember concluded Cities Service ^eamen have been ing figures (and one of the very job, too. Since it is so close to ished, one of tlie crewmen de­ his remarks by showing the ad­ waiting is certain. They wUl in­ few) in the Cities Service com­ the time for the actual voting cided to answer Mr. - — - - - vantages of the SIU over CTMA sist upon, and get, tlxe Union pany union (CTMA) drive called in the NLRB election-^and the and set the i-ecord .straight since because it would bring better seciurity, wages and conditions a shipboard meeting to order. end of the SIU's struggle for a the elections will be held very wages and conditions, democracy, that go with a full book in the The alleged purpose of the meet- contract for Cities Service tank- soon. the I'otai'y hiring hall, among SIU." �Page Two THE SM AF AREK$ tOG Fridsr. Jaauazy 28, 190 ] SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Our Shrinking Fleet The American merchant marine is still the world's largest, but it won't be for long if the present trend con­ tinues. Even reinforcement of the 50 percent rule on foreign aid cargoes will be a negative victory for the maritime industry unless a more positive, more progressive program than has yet been proposed by anyone is laid down. For one reason or another, the United States forgets all about its merchant marine between world emergencies. Ships are laid up to rot in the back-water boneyards and ' skilled seamen drift iijland to the farms and factories. Then comes an emergency. Furious indeed is the subsequent activity in maritime. Millions and then more millions are appropriated to build ships and train men for the sea. We ourselves remember how it was in World War II because we were there. Ships were launched a few days after their keels were laid. The publicity men and feature writers- hailed American seamen as "heroes in dungar«es" who delivered the goods. The flash-bulbs went off, the movie cameras ground -away—and American seamen in American ships did deliver the goods all over the globe. In a way it was magnificent. The merchant marine was not going to be forgotten, people said. The nation that could build 6,000 ships in a hurry and rise to clear domination of ocean commerce :would not yield its position. The future was a beautiful thing to contemplate, although nobody expected the frantic wartime boom to continue. , What has happened hasn't looked much like the shining picture that was painted, however. The rainbow tints have been blotted out. Here are a few of the facts: As of January 1, the active American merchant ma­ rine consisted of about 1,670 ships of 1,000 gross tons These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, or more. Of these, 1,216 were owned by private com­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging panies. The balance were Maritime Commission ships un­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by der charter to private operators. writing them. To be sure, 1,670 ships are a lot of ships. But they A. KASTINA are not so many when the trend is considered. Go back BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. LAWSON . COLEMAN a year. On January 1, 1948, there were only 1,003 private­ GEO. C. VIKIN FRANK ALASAVICH ly owned ships. But the increase in this category is en­ VIC MILAZZO C. LAWSON couraging only until the figures reveal that on January JOSEPH E. GALLANT J. MALINOWSKI 1, 1948, there were 1,128 government ships under charter. ERNEST HUDSON 4" 4" 4' SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. 4. 4. ' i In other words, a year ago the active American merchant M. BLUM fleet consisted of 2,131 vessels. Since then 461 ships have BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. R. FREY W. FRANQUIZ gone to the boneyard. J. B. PURVIS L. C. COLE Meanwhile, the foreign fleets have been on the in­ J. A. CARROLL A. C. McALPIN crease. The United States stopped foreign sales in March T. THOMAS R. C. SHEDD ;i948, but not until title to 1,112 ships had been passed R. POSTON W. F. PANEWICZ J. CARENDER to foreign operators. Of those 1,112, 218 went to Britain, L. SWOBODA G. PAGANO T. C. MUSGROVE 152 to Panama, 122 to Italy, 107 to Greece, 102 to O. HARDEN R, E. PIERCE Norway and 98 to France. In addition, European shipyards H. GJEDRE S. J. KASMIRSKI have been and still are going great guns. T. MASTANUNO E. G. BREWER The merchant marine is a vital arm of the national S. WILSON HUGH THOMAS defense. It should be powerful enough to assume its re­ D. MCCARTHY 4 4 4 R. WEIKEL NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL sponsibilities at any time. W. ROBERTS S. C. FOREMAN To insure the strength of the merchant marine, we R. COOTE A. N. LIPARI should be certain that 50 percent, perhaps 60 or 70 per­ P. BUSH HARRY J. CRONIN cent, of our foreign trade moves in American ships. We C. SIMMONS J. DENNIS should be certain that sufficient Arnerican passenger ships, J. PUZALEWSKI F. L. SCHUQUE E. SOTO our most woeful weakness today, are available to carry R. MOACK G. CARROLL B. IVIALDONADO "the greater part of our ocean passenger traffic. We should J. McFARLIN G. ROTZ have a ship-building program sufficiently large to meet F. CHRISTY O; HOWELL our future needs. And we should have a Union-conducted V. LYNCH - - - . V. P. SALLINGS H. C. MURPHY training program to teach the young men entering the E. KING E.-LAWSON A. WARD industry to work the ships. J. BOURGEOIS C. MEHL It is up to the maritime Unions to take the lead. J. MARTINEZ G. MALONEY iThere is no time to lose. A. FASE" P. BIVINS Men Now h Hie Morme Hespitab Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital. You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m(on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) IJ. IT JT.HIK. W. FERNHOUT D. BUSSO B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN S. LE BLANC D. MC KINNIE G. MESHOVER W. GARDNER A. BLAIS E. DEAN D. FOICA J. YOUNG 4 4 4 MOBILE HOSPITAL E. A. McGUFFEY W. O. WILLIAMS M. CARDONA W. ROSS P. HENDERSON E. LEARY J. GREY J. C. WECK : X t- I. SMITH W. C. BOYD 4 4 4 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS W. WESTCOTT D. HUTCmNGS ', J. J. O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER --'•/-'•p. M. MAYNARD 1' �mm Friday, January 28;^ ld49 f H Page Three SEAFARiSRS LQ G Snug Harbor Takes Oldtimers' Incomes Old Captain Robert Randall, and other payments they may them by the Governor... with­ whose will established Sailor receive in the future. out expecting or claiming any Snug Harbor in 1801, would bel­ Just to cinch the deal the reward or remuneration." low with rage if he were around oldtimers who acquire - any While in the home the oldtoday to see what the Snug money or property—^through in­ :timer will be paid from his own Harbor trustees are doing to the heritance, for example—are te- Juhds $15 a month as long as old seamen he wanted to aid. quired to turn it over to the his money lasts. When Caiitain Randall died "he trustees immediately. if he does any jobs for which left his farm, which covered a TOO OLD he is paid he will receive this good sized hunk of lower Man­ As a result of the pressure be­ mohey in addition to his month­ hattan, to carry the costs of the ing put on the men at the Sta- ly $15. institution. Today the land, still teh Island home, grumbling is Typical of the paid jobs is that owned by Snug Harbor, brings plentiful, but little can be done of gatekeeper. Pay: $7.50 a In millions of dollars in revenue. about it. Most of the oldtimers month. There is adequate money for —all of them are over 60-years- ; Relieving the oldtimer of liis toe care of the oldtimers, too old—are too old to go back to money isn't the end of the trus­ old to go to sea, but Captain sea and have no oth^ place to tees' skullduggery. The property Randall would find that the go. trustees of the Harbor have an A few oldtimers have checked eye to boosting the bankroll at out after deciding that anything the expense of the property and is better thaii submission to the rights of the seamen residents. terms put forth by the trustees. Oldtimers who wish to remain Those who stay will have to The Paris office of the Euroat the Harbor are being pres­ sign ovet their every iteih of bCain Recovery Program has ansured into signing a property property to the trustees artd heunced that an investigation is agreement, wherein they turn abide by the sternly worded beiiig made of" the harm ships over to the trustees all money property agreement, which, in- under Panamanian registry may due them from pensions, annui- addition to the previously men­ be c'aiising European recovery. tie.s. Social Security payrnents, tioned matters, also calls upwi- The concern shown by EGA old age benefits and any other the men to meet othet stipulated over the threat of ships operatsource of income they may have. terms. .ihg imdCr the Panamanian flag Moreover, the agreement, Men are expected at the home is the first demonstration of any which went into effwt on Janu- to "cheerfully perform such la­ awareness of the problem by a tey 10, requues the seamen to bor and services in or about the Government agency. sign over to the home all checks home as may be required of The International Transport- agreement also stipulates that should the oldtimer die, volun­ tarily leave or be expelled, funds will be deducted from his ac­ count, in an amount equal to the cost of maintaining him at the home during the entire period of his residence, plus burial ex­ penses. ESTATE CLAIM However, if the oldtimer dies and doesn't leave enough money to pay for his past keep and burial, the trustees have the right under the agreement to place a claim against his estate for the money due. The four hundred oldtimers now at Snug Harbor are faced with the problem of either meet­ ing the stiff requirements or leaving the home. Most of them, in spite of their desire to the contrary, will have no alterna­ tive but to agree to the trustees* terms. Captain Randall is long in his grave and the trustees—the head of the New York Chamber of Commerce and two officials of the Marine Society of New York .—are in the saddle. • Snug Harbor, it seems, is not so snug anymore. £61 ProAes Panamanian Shipping workers Federation, of which the SIU is a member, has already made known that a world-wide boycott of Panamanian, ships will go into effect on May 1. This move was first proposed by the Seafarers International Union. Source of concern for the EGA and the maritime unions of the world is the growing, tendency of shipowners of many-countries, primarily the United States, to transfer their ships to the Pan- The True Story Is Now Part Of The 'Record' '.^tial is just about wiped out later sc, far 'as however, for a i^p in the boueyard costs fBe .; J'Amerlcan- taxpayers are concerned. Goal is Commission about $10,000 a year to maintain. Then there is the matter of taxes. If a •'not the only bulk cargo, but the coal rate continues to be the root of the controversy. company charters a Liberty, the first 10 pcrShipments Under the Mai'shall Plan Another faeeb of the Marshall plan ship­ cent ln gross profit on the capital invested in ping situation has been overlooked com­ the operation of that ship is subject to nor­ EXTENSION OP REMARKS pletely by Hoffman and his executive assist­ mal corporate income taxes. When the ants. At least they have not" mentioned it profits go higher, the taxes spiral. After the in their public statements. 10 percent has been taxed separately, the HON. ABRAHAM J. MULTEBt It is .no secret that representatives of Government divides additional gross profits French shipping intwests recently told ' by the number of days the company actually CP NEW TOKK nlember of the Maritime Gommlssioh that operated the ship. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES they deliberately depressed their rates in a The company is then taxed 50 percent of Monday, January 17,1949 maneuver to get a bigger slice of the melon. the first $100 a day profit, 75 percent ofLater on, the Frenchmen continued, up Mr. MULTER. Mr. Speaker, I am in would go the rates. The Americans would proflt between $100 and $300 a day, and 90 receipt of a letter from the Seafarers j be hoodwinked. percent of any profit above $300 a day. The International Union of North America, 1 Shipping men of other nations participat- steamship companies still pay substantial Atlantic and Gulf district, signed by its ) ing in the Marshall plan are reported to have dividends while the Government gets mil­ secretary, Paul Hall, which contains ' said substantially thet same thing, although lions and millions in taxes. if the Maritime Commission ships much important factual data with refer­ ]. they said It less blimtl^ than the Frenchmen. areIninshort, the boneyard, the Government losesi Foreign rates already are rising' as the foreign ence to shipments under the Marshall (1) millions of dollars in charter hire, (2) f operators smack their Hps in anticipation. plan. • I Foreign operators haven't been worrying millions of dollars in maintenance charges, I commend this information to the at­ about making or losing money for the present (3) millions of dollars in corporate taxes, (4) tention of every Member of this House. period. If they lose money they expect to be millions of dollars in unemployment benefits The letter is as follows: reimbursed directly or'ihdirectly through the paid to seamen and others in the maritime Marshall plan. This would mean American industry. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL eubsidlERtion of European merchant fleets UNION or NORTH AUERICA, Hoffman" maintains that if all "the bulk With low labor standards.- And If they get ATLANTIC AND Ouir DISTRICT, go oa foreign-flag ships, this country the extra- eargoea and raise the rates, too, cargoes New York, N. Y., January 14, 1949. will be able to ship more goods to Europe. their .chances of losing money are very slight. Congressman ABRAHAU J. MULTER, This is a dubious argument at best, since Yet said that to pay the American shipping House of Representatives, costs are only one item in the rates ]M£ to- subsidize the American mer­ Marshall plan. Washington, D. C. MT DEAR MR. MOLTER: I know lhat you, chant iharine and copies of Jhat letter were However^ he might better Insist that 66 having deiponBtrated your Interest In mer­ sent to many trade unidhlsts. Senators, and 70, or even 100 percent, of the bulk car­ chant seamen on several occasions, are aware Congressmen who have taken up the cudgels or goes go in American ships. And .be might I that the proposal made by ECA Administra­ in the SIU's light to have the Hoffman order ask that the extra taxes collected by the tor Paul O. Hoffman to ship all MarahaU rescinded. ftom the shipping industry be plan bulk cargoes in fore|gn-flag ships would What of the rate differential that remains? Government appropriated purchase the goodk that the throw 10,000 or more American seamen out of ZS It as devastating as Hofiinau would have it people of the to war-ravaged nations of Europe work and virtually' scuttle the American eound? The answer is a resounding "No,'* must have, despite chiseling in shipping and merchant mariner-.. after some of the elements In steamship other-matters by some of their businessmen. This letter is written to call it to your at­ financing are examined. .. Speaking for the membership of this tention that Hoffman has tried to justify If a minimum of half of the bulk cargoes his proposal by.statements which, accord­ are to' be carried under the American flag union, I strongly hope that you take what­ ing to my information, simply do not fit the as the law how provides, despite Hoffman's ever action is necessary to block the Hoff­ facts. peculiar ihterpretatloii, they will go for the man scheme b-; insurlne that an absolute The facts as published in this union's most part in Liberties under bare-boat char­ minimum of 66 percent of all Marshall-plan, weekly newspaper, the Seafarers Log, of ter from the Maritime Commission. go Id American vessels. Such action January 7, 1949, arc these: The American . When a company charters a Liberty from cargoes, will save the • jobs of thousands of loyal rate for carrying coal from the east coast the Commission, it pays $7,500 a month ih American workcvs. to France is $10.85 a ton. This rate is set rent. If ISO Liberties should fan to oprnte Sincerely yours, by the Maritime - Commission. On foreign because of the Hoffman order, it would mean PAUL HALL, ships, the rate ranges from $8.60 a ton to a dead loss in revenue to the Oovemment of Secretary~Treasiirer. about $9. Recently three operators of for- $1,125,000 a month. The charter hire for elgn-fls^ ships were asked to quote coal Victory ships is $10,000 a month, and if any rates. Two of the operators quoted $8.50. Victory should fail to operate because of the. The third wouldn't talk about any rate below order the loss of revenue would be correMr. Speaker, it Is my opinion that the $9 and seemed to prefer a higher one. spohdihgiy grdater. Thus, the actual differential turns out to Mmrttlme Commission spokesmen iJoint foregoing represents a full and fair be no more than $2,35 a ton at the most and out th^ the money from chartering a ship statement of the situation. The position only $1.86 or less in some cases. And the is almost ehtlreiy pi^oflt to the Government. of the Seafarers International Union is , story doesn't end there, because the dlfferen- The Idss to' the Government is even greater. sound and should be supported by us. "fhe above' reniark iilseiled into the Congressional Record by Representative Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.), is one of the many acknowledgements made hy members of both Houses of the SIU's tight against the virtually doomed Hoffman proposal to abandon the 50 percent provision governing ship­ ment of Marshall Plan hulk cargoes in American bottoms. . Similar references to - the Union's position have been also placed in the Record hy Senator Warren G. Mkgnuson, (DM Wash.), and Representative John J. Rooney (D., N. Y.) « Although the battle to preserve the jobs of thousands of American seamen and the American merchant fleet is not yet completely won, the announcement this week that the Bland bill will he acted on shortly hy the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries was encouraging. Senator Magnuson has offered an identical measure in the upper House. Respdnsible in no small measure for the success for the fight so far ii the intensive campaign being waged hy the SIU in which himdreds of unions have rallied to its support. amanian registery, thereby be­ ing able to accept lower freight rates where competition for car­ goes in keen. Hundreds of Am­ erican and European ships have been switched under this scheme since the end of the war. Other purposes of the trans­ fers are to evade taxation and currency i-egulations, and to ope­ rate under low safety, social and labor standards. NON-PANAMANIANS Crews of Panamanian ships are drawn from all parts of the world and few, if any, of the seamen or the shipowners have seen Panama. The ECA officials and the ITF see in the growing Panamanian fleet thousands of American and European seamen's jobs lost, and at the same time an increasmg menace to the higher standards established by seamen in es­ tablished maritime nations. Any attempt by ECA to raise the standards of European sea­ men or by American unions to maintain their standards is en­ dangered by the p: • .bility that should the period of good ship­ ping end, nothing would prevent the Panamanian ship operators from further lowering their rates and driving all other ships from the seas. Seafarer W. J. Hunt Dies In South Africa Crewmembevs of the SS Robin Hood on her most recent trip were saddened by the death of Seafarer William J. Hunt, AB^ who passed away December 24 in Provincial Hospital, Port Elizazeth, Union of Soutli Africa, after a bi-ief illness. Hunt, who was popular with his shipmates, was both a crackerjack seaman and an enthusias­ tic Union man, according to Wil­ liam Zarkas, the Robin Hood's DM, who visited the LOG of­ fice in New York after the ship paid off in Baltimore on January "24. Hunt was buried in Port Eliza­ beth. After the. Baltimore payoff the crew collected a donation foi* his mother, Mrs. Ellen Hunt of 33 Park Place, Brooklyn. Zarkas brought the donation, which totaled $152.75, to Head­ quarters. He planned to visit Mrs. Hunt with a Union official and deliver the gift in person. _ The Robin Hood was beginning the long voyage back to the States when Hunt wa.s taken sick at sea. He was rushed ashore at Port Elizabeth for hospital treatment but he died a few days later. Hunt .ioined the SIU in July, 1941, and sailed through the war. �THE S E A F A R E R S Page iFour South African Currency Rules Forces Robin Line To Cut Runs LOG PHILLY WAITERS BACK SEAFARERS Fxiday. January 28, 1949 muy Worth Of StU's Orymizing Drive By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—It's been another out of the way, a look at the By BLACKIE GARDNER week of slow shipping in this, payoff and sign on record gives the biggest of ports. Wliere ex­ little reason for rejoicing. We PHILADELPHIA — Shipping actly to place the blame is hard paid off the following ships continued to hold its own this to say, but one factor, undoubt­ Kathryn, Emilia, Suzanne, BuU week. Last week I mentioned edly, is the recent move by the Maiden Victory, Waterman that we were cheered by the ar­ govei-nment of the Union o: Mereth Victoiy, Isthmian; Sea rival of the SS Sanford B. Dole, South Africa to cut off cargo tiain Havana. a newcomer to this Port. This payments in dollars to American Sign-ons were the Raphael week another stranger came into Semmes, Fairland and Bessemer shippers. our midst—the SS Evistar. She This move is a serious blow Victoiy, all Waterman-owned blew in here for the first, time, to companies engaged in the ships. and like the Dole, this one is also South African trade, one of them IN TRANSITS. TOO a Liberty tanker. being the SlU-contracted Robin In addition to these we sent re­ These two ships are further Line. Instead of paying for the placements aboard ships in tran­ proof of the importance of our cai'goes in dollars, as has been sit here. organizational department, and the custom, the country wants to Now that Congress is showing pay in pounds sterling. a little action in behalf of sea­ The steamship companies ob­ men, notably bills to keep the ject to this, as they want their 50-50 provision in the ECA Act payments in US bucks, and and exempt seamen from the don't want to go through the draft, we think they should Harry Davis (left). Business Agent of Philadelphia Local long and involved process of col­ finish the job by putting through 301, Waiters and Waitresses Union, AFL^ shows Steve Cardullo, lecting the English cui-rency. SIU Headquarters Representative, one of the numerous replies Congress legislation for a sea­ As a result of this move, Robin men's bill of rights. received from Congressmen in response to the protests his Line will cut sailings to South We don't, think that the educa­ union made in support of the SIU's stand on the Hoffman plan. Africa from 80 to 38 a year. tional provisions made for the With tlrat bit of gloomy news ex-GIs are absolutely necessary for seamen, bvit we do feel that the government should make its efforts to bring more com­ By JIM DRAWDY some provisions for" seamen who panies and ships under the SIU sailed during the war to receive SAVANNAH — There hasn't Contract. medical care in veterans hospi­ been anything doing around here tals. Disabled seamen should I. can assure you that our mem­ also receive pensions, depending for the last week so far as ship­ bers in Philly realize this very ping goes, so a few men have on their disabilities. well, for in the,past year such It would also be a nice gesture piled up on the beach. newcomers to the SIU have By JOHN (Lucky) GILLIS Apparently some of the other if the same loan privileges en­ taken up the slack in many a shipping slump. What is happening to the joyed by ex-GIs were extended ports have been telling the boys head for Savannah on the to seamen, but if only medical Canadian seamen? The Evistar was a good clean theory that jobs were plentiful. ship and paid off without beefs Men who are represented by care and pensions were set up it the phony Canadian Seamen's would be big step toward repay­ The theory is wrong—this week of any kind. Crewed with a fine Union arc now being dumped off ing seamen for their wartime at least. buncii of SIU men, she took a However, things for the im­ contracted ships in foreign ports sacrifices. couple of replacements and mediate future look pretty shoved off for the Gulf. "while foreign seamen come SNUG HARBOR aboard and fill their jobs at Speaking of sacrifices, there's bright. Three ships are due in Our other payoff was the SS 'or payoff during the next seven cheaper wages. John LaFarge, a Watei-man grain another group of seamen that days, and we*will be mighty In England last week, the crew needs a bill of rights: the oldship, in from Germany. This ship paid off under the trans­ of the Canadian ship SS Point timers over "on Staten Island at glad to see the jobs up thei'e on the board. Aconi was threatened with re­ Snug Harbor. portation rule and therefore took The ships coming in all belong moval, although the men have One of the oldsters who re­ an entire new crew. This was worked only six weeks under a cently left that "happy home" to South Atlantic. They are the also a fast, clean payoff, with no contract calling for 12 months' brought to the Hall a copy of a SS Russell Alger, Cape Nome disputes to speak of.. With a Brother Curt Starke, "who re­ employment. and South wind. new crew and everything property agreement seamen there This practice of ditching the are being made to sign. Week before last we had fair cently presented a two-foot squared away, she'll be heading Canadian seamen in foreign ports There is a story on the whole shipping which may have been replica of the SIU insignia back to Europe in a day or two. has been going on for some time. sordid mess in this week's LOG. what started the rumor about In addition, there were the appearing on Union buttons The Canadian claim that 18 ships It makes for rugged reading. usual ships in transit. These are jobs aplenty. In that period we to the Savannah Branch. coming and going all the time registered under the Canadian When a seaman is too old to paid off the SS Southland, also flag have been cleared of their be fleeced by the shipowners, the South Atlantic, over in Charles­ Starke's contribution now ad­ and help to keep the boys from crews in ports aboard and have "charitable" boys step in and ton, sending a few men to her. orns the front window of the staying on the beach too long. been replaced by low-wage for­ make him sign away to them I had intended to sign off for Hall. A veteran Seafarer, DONATES WHEEL eign seamen. keeps this time, bui as I'll be every bit of property and money We also covered the SS Nath­ Starke came into the Union here Until next week, I'll wait Apparently something is wiong he had or will have in the fu­ aniel B. Palmer, a Mar Trade after many years as a tumbler until then. Meanwhile, Happy (Continued on Page 11) ture. It sure stinks. Liberty tanker, down in Jack­ with the Barnum and Bailey Sailing to all SIU men everysonville. She got stuck on a Circus. 1 where! mudbank, but when she finally got in we found that there were AIRING THE SEAMEN'S POINT OF VIEW no beefs at all aboard her despite The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against the delay. men guilty of being the following: The Palmer took a couple of PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip- men, but two vessels we had in men or ship's gear, such as sh^ts. towels, ship's stores, cargo, transit, the SS Marina and Hur­ etc., for sale ashore. ricane, didn't call for any re­ WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or placements. who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship Bigwigs here are getting hot or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall about a State Port in Savannah. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the If something comes of this deal, safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship Savannah may yet turn out to or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the be quite a place. operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. Slowly and surely we are get­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many Ipng and bloody fights to obtain the wages and ting the Hall hei'e straightened out. It will be a very decent conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his place before we're through with family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does it. We now have a sign on the not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. front window which is a twoIn any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. foot replica. of our SIU button , While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters done in gold leaf." This sign was donated by to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. Brother Curt Starke. We wouldn't be surprised if Curt All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under William Renlz (left), SIU Baltimore Port Agent, and were the smallest man in. the obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Captain Jack Hayes, Secretary of Local 14, MMP, as they whole Union. At any rate, he is Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ discussed the Hoffman proposal and other problems affecting only 4 feet 1 inch high. He used mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline maritime labor during AFL broadcast over station WITH, to be a clown with Barnum & up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. Sunday, Jan. 16. i Bailey. . CmaJkm Semen Calkd VKtims Of Cmmie CSU Union Wretkers Are Warned Savannah Sees Bright Week Ahead �Friday. Jaanary 28. 1849 Page Fire tUE SE AEAnEKS LOG In the heavy pre-dawn fog of January 18, the Coast Guard icebreaker Eastwind was rammed amidships by the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. Twelve Coast Guardsmen died and 21* v/ere scalded by live steam' when the impact ripped the forward engine room. First of the rescue ships on the scene was the SIUmanned Suzanne, Bull Lines, which was bound for New York from Puerto Rico. A boat crew from the Suzanne went alongside the Eastwind and removed 17 of the injured. By late afternoon they were in Brooklyn. When the Suzanne arrived at Pier 23 to transfer the survivors to seven wait­ ing ambulances, a LOG photographer was on the scene. First of the Eastwind's survivors to be removed from the Suzanne when she docked in Brooklyn was a seriously burned Coast Guardsman. In photo above he is being carried down the Bull Line ship's gangway to one of the seven waiting ambulances. Injured were given tem-. porary treatment by a Suzanne passenger. Dr. Louis Ortega of San Juan. Sympathetic SIU men on the Suzanne took up a collection for the stricken men before they were disembarked. Seconds after the badly burned Eastwind man was placed in ambulance (photo right), he was on the way to a Marine HospitaL Figures in the ioreground are those of news photog­ raphers. Interviews with the survivors were prohibited by the Coast Guard, who maintained a strict guard around the dock area. A. ™ One of the less seriously injured Fastwind Coast Guard­ smen, his face swathed in bandages applied aboard the Suzanne, was able to walk down the gangway. Seafarers who manned the rescue lifeboat were, left to right — standing: Ramon Vila, Utility: Herbert Friedman. OS; Louis Rivera. AB: Thomas Mojica, OS: Francisco Marciglice, AB, and Juan Crux. AB. Kneeling: Pedro Reyes, DM: Ramon Ramirez, OS: S. Hernandez, DM: Manu^ Sandrez. AB. and Peter Seranb, AB. Tommie- (Beachie) Murray, the Suzanne's Bosun, who was among the lifeboat crew thai transferred the injured to the Bull Line ship without mishap in the choppy seas. ijls [ii 1 Eastwind survivors and Suzaxme crewmembers line foredeck of the rescue vessel as she comes alongside the Bull Line dock. r �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 28. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Unloading Of Special-Rigged Ship Draws Well Done' From Bosun DECK MEN ON DECK By CARL LAWSON (Ed. Nole: Bosun Lawson's adventure, which took place in November, was not printed before this, because of space limitations. However, the cooperation and fulfillment of the mission by the Gadsden crew is still newsworthy.) All hands—licensed and unlicensed—aboard the locomotive carrier MV Gadsden rate an unqualified "well-done" for making the recent loading op eration in Iskenderun, Turkey, a huge success. L joined this ship as a " "green­ horn," as the saying goes. The vessel is specially rigged and, at the outset, appears to be very complicated. But I made up my mind to learn everything about it as quickly as possible so that when the time came the same number of working from any of the licensed perhours as it had been under the sonneL previous Bosun who had been Moreover, it must be pointed aboard for 18 months. out, and this is important inso­ The elements were not on our far as the SIU contract is con­ side, however, when the unload­ cerned, there is no room for ing job was undertaken. In fact, gashounds on the unloading the first day we worked at it, end. One shp-up while a man nature was definitely against us. is at his station and it's curtains Among the Deck Gang aboard the SS Winihrop Marvin. As we took off each lift, the bac for alL Isthmian, on the current voyage are, standing—left to right: seas and winds increased. We W. Ezojkowski. Carpenter; G. Newman, Bosun; J. W. Jennings. had considerable difficulty in We proceeded home secm'e in swinging a 96-ton locomotive the knowledge that we had ful­ OS; J. Schwienfus, AB, and H. Lunlla, AB. Kneeling is Deck Delegate J. Parsons, OS. \ over the rails because the beam filled our SIU contract. seas caused it to rock and sway dangerously while it was sus­ pended in mid-air. While we were landing this "loco" on the rails, she jitterBy SALTY DICK bugged on the tracks. • Event­ ually, we made it and the ten­ sion among all hands involved Some of the boys remind me refused to accept any Com­ ing a few dollars in order to They're always pensation for himself but will open a restaurant in Tyler, in the operation was relieved of bananas. hanging in a bunch . . . Faustino accept donations for the Beth­ Texas. He's stiU short $2,500. no wee bit. While this operaltion was in progress, a considerable Torres takes the cake when it lehem Orphanage. A fine ges­ Alberto Rocha was seen at bit of damage was done to the comes to playing the guitar. He ture ... If the President of the the California Bar in Monte. ship's plates on the port side. has never taken a lesson, yet United States dies, who gets He was having a good time Finally, we let go fore knd aft plays like a professional... Bill the job? (Ans.: The Under­ with some friends. For those and proceeded out to open water Parker, QM, is anxious to return taker.) who don't know, you can get and dropped anchor until the to New York... Tony AUeman Received a card from Bill a LOG there almost any time next day, when we started un­ and Davis Danos are in a dither. Champlin stating that he's going ...Frank Hughes wears socks Both of them are in love with a to West Africa. He always so loud that even jitterbugs loading again on schedule. Andrew Anderson, an AB, took certain girl in New Orleans... wanted to go there. When you would turn them down. He ill the next day and was re- Frank Red Sullivan has Book No. see Bill, ask him why he always shows tliem off by wearing moved to a hospital, where we 2 in the SIU. Who has No. 1? runs from the snow... The his trousers short! left him under good medical Through the efforts of Red rumor now going around has it attention. Hancock and the Chief Elec­ that the Alcoa Cavalifei* is going In aU fairness, it must be trician. Louis Peed, the crew to switch to freight hauling on stated that I had no interfer­ can now see movies in the the bauxite run... Felix Van ence during all these operations crew's quarters. Brother Peed Looy is now on the Del Sud sav­ 'The Voice Of The Sea' CARL LAWSON for unloading of the locomotive cargo, a nerve-wracking and dangerous job, I would have to leave nothing to chance. When we had completed the unloading, we found that the cargo had been discharged in Bienville Men Claim Laundry Wrung Them Dry E. Reyes' Sketchpad Depicts Life On Mississippi's Del Norte TK Out utrt • ^BOTMS* JHfEHflN |*y PE<ORnTiM6 HfS IB IM JPHTIOJ. Crewmembers of the SS Bien­ ville have washed their hands of a Norfolk laundry establish­ ment, which allegedly "caters" to seamen. Prices charged by the Friendly Laundry are completely out of line, according to Richard Jacoby and John Wfiliams, two of the men aboard the Bienville. They advised their Union Bro­ thers not to patronize the place. Several Bienville crewmen gave their laundry to a Friend­ ly representative when the ^ip called at Norfolk last week. Af­ ter the bundles had been de­ livered and paid for, it was dis­ covered that the men had been charged considerably more than they would have been for the same service elsewhere. Among the prices cited by Jacoby and WiUiams were 75 cents for washing and ironing of shirts and $1.50 for laundering wOrk pants. WiUiams said he paid $11.40 for a bundle worth about eight bucks. He protested to the delivery man but the ges­ ture was futile. The two men thought it would le a vgood idea if a notice was posted in the Norfolk HaU as a warning to other; Seafarers who might be solicited by ,the BViendly- Laund^. ,, �Friday, January 28,' 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings DEL NORTE. Nov. 14—Whiley PETROLITE, Nov. 23 — KavTomlinson, Chairman; Thurston anaugh. Chairman: Bishop, Sec­ J. Lewis, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ retary. Delegates reported no gate i-eported on status of ship's beefs in their departments. fund. Deck Delegate Rouse reSteward reported that screens jported over .200 hours of dis­ will be put in gaUey in Antwerp. puted overtime. New Business: New Business: Motion carried to Motion by Blackie Bankston that bring charges against any crewan extra joint meeting be held member found with a weapon immediately after leaving Buenos aboard ship. Good and Welfare: Ship's Delegate requested more Aires on the trip north. cooperation in messhall and 3^ 4. 4. LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 2— quarters. Bosun warned all deck Fred Travis. Chairman: Paul J. hands to stand their watches and Morgart. Secretary. Special meet­ be on board at sailing time. One ing called concerning pei-forming minute of silence for Brothers by certain Brothers, their actions carried to check all repair lists lost at sea. being detrimental to the Union. to see that everything needed 4 4. 4. Chairman warned the Brothers in on the lists. Motion carried BULL RUN, Nov. 21—Mehato have Patrolman see what he that should these performances lov. Chairman: J. Reid. Secrecan do about having all bunk come off again, immediate action IN-me would be taken against the men lights repaired or replaced. Sev- tary. Delegates reported only VARIOUS HALLS ARE THERE fDR YOUR involved. Motion carried that eral crewmembers have com­ minor beefs in their departments. any Brother performing in the plained of receiving bums from Good and Welfare: Suggestion USE, AAJT> HAVE TECHNICALA\n>CTHER. future aboard the ship would be the lights. Motion carried that made that minutes be sent to ./>bN-FICTION BCDf^ —AND WOVELS. brought up on charges and all foc'sles not painted last trip Headquarters for publication in TAKE ADVANTAGE OF iT VA/HILE ON THE LOG. Decision to allow Patrol­ turned over to the Patrolman at be done this trip. BEACH TO /MPROVE YOUR OCB SAVVY man to settle beef on officers do­ 4. 4. 4. the payoff. ing crew's work. Lockera to be — OR TO SEE IF You CAN SOLVE THE MADAKET, Nov. 21—Garber, replaced with better units. Chairmcua: Jenkins, Secretary. Delegates reported everything in Agreed that Patrolman is to order. New Business: Motion check No. 3 starboard lifeboat as carried to have Patrolman con­ there are three holes in the hull. tact Port Steward and have him One minute of silence for Broth­ 3? 4 ers lost at sea. DEL AIRES. Nov. 13 —Jerry put all well know brands of food aboard ship. Motion carried to Palmer, Chairman: Roy Casa­ By HANK nova, Secretary. Delegates re­ have all medical supplies and Many a brother carries either a radio, camera, guitar or ported minor beefs in their de­ slopchest merchandise inspected cribbage-board with him when he ships out. Others are more partments. New Business: Mo- by the Patrolman. Motion car­ ambitious. One Brother took his violin out of the baggage room, tion carried for crew to show ried that Delegate check prices more cooperation in the future' of Captain's private slops. Good played a few romantic songs (Besame Mucho, etc.). for the brothers 4 4 4 in sharing the better parts of the and Welfare: One minute of silon the recreational deck and then, we presume, shipped out with STEEL RECORDER, Nov. 28— the darn thing. It sure is strange, but good, to hear some beau­ night lunch. Education: Discus­ ence far Brothers lost at sea. Max Olsen, Chairman: Edward tiful melody played on a violin aboard ship far out at sea... sion was opened on the care of Lessor, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ Harold Slitts and Carl Wamsley were aboard the SS Suzanne and^ crew property aboard the ship. gate read letter wi'itten to Head­ photographed some rescue shots of the men on the burning ice­ Too many times, it was pointed quarters regarding clarification of breaker which collided with a tanker off the Atlantic coast. Then out, the same equipment is dam­ disputed overtime. Ship's Dele­ they sold the photos to the Associated Press... Brother "Duke" aged trip after trip and is al­ gate tohd crew to continue to Wade is in town but his shipmate, Franklin Smith, is out several ways on the repair list. "This, 'it turn in overtime until the beef months now on a trip. was felt, is deti-imental to the is settled at payoff. Ship's Dele­ gaining of better conditions. 4 4 4 gate also recommended that the 4 4 4 Isthmian agi-eement be made up NEW LONDON. Nov. 13—A1 Brother Clyde While is aboard the Alcoa Pioneer... in book form v/ith clarifications Porter. Chairman: Eddie Chante. Brother H. E. Dicks is a game guy who keeps himself busy examples included. Vote of Secretary. Delegates reported all while on the beach. He's always going hunting—for small thanks to Max Olsen, the Chief 4 4 4 books in good standing. Ship's game at the present time... Brother Herman Jones has been Delegate read testimony of as­ SOUTHPORT, Nov. 16—NolUe Cook, for his fine work. Vote of Townsend. Chairman: James a lucky guy. A New York newspaper wrote a big article thanks also to Second and Third sault and battery charges against about this Florida brother—and also gave him a free plane ride the Chief Mate. New Business: Babson. Secretary. New Business: Cooks for making the trip a Motion carried to give Steward Motion cai-ried to put weather pleasant one. One minute of to have him near his other half... Fred Kagelmacher. the stripping around water tigh silence for Brothers lost at sea. and Captain a vote of thanks. Gulf oldtimer, is down in Savannah... Peter Daverson writes doors and port holes where 4 4 4 4 4 4 he'll be sailing again after his hitch in the Army. He's now ALCOA PIONEER. Dec. 5— needed. Motion carried for En­ STEEL RANGER, Nov. 28—J. Scotty Malvenan. Chairman: Wil­ gine Delegate to see Chief Engi­ A. Turkingion, Chairman: J. A. down in Camp Picket. Virginia... Brother S. Rasczyk writes he's been discharged from the Army and hopes he'll be sailing liam Loss, Secretary. Delegates neer and assign someone to Olsen, Secretary. E. V. Stokes grease mechanical end of reported on new equipment soon. elected Ship's Delegate. Dele­ needed on ship. Motion carried winches. Motion carried that gates reported that departmental that crew not pay off until beef keys be made for all hands in meetings had straightened out involving Chief Mate working on unlicensed crew before leaving minor beefs. Motion carried that Some of the Brothers who are in town right now—Robert deck has been satisfactorily set­ U. S. Good and Welfare: Discus­ each department make up repair Harless, Nicholas Funken, John Sharp, Henry Bonk, Douglas tled. Good and Welfare: Discus- sion on improving night lunch. list. New Business: Motion, car­ Marchant, Stanley Gondzar, Joe Clurman who is waiting for any .sion on unsafe condition of the One minute of silence for Broth­ ried that Messmen be moved up Seatrain, Joseph Barringer the Electrician fresh in from theJiacobs ladder. One minute of ers lost at sea. forward as steampipe overhead is West Coast... It will be news to George Maslorov of Michigan, silence observed for Brothers lost 4 4 4 dangerous. Good and Welfare: to know that his shipmate, Edwin Edginton, the Electrician, is im at sea. JULESBURG. Nov. 18—Jimihie Suggestion that steam pipes be town with his mustache—and all ready to ship out now that his, Naylor, Chairman: Leslie J. covered before ship hits cold wea­ landlubbing job down in Venezuela expired. Guillot, Secretary. New Busi­ ther. One minute of silence for 4 4 4 ness: Moved that men coming in­ Brothers lost at sea. All per­ to messrooms without undershirts formers wamed that they must The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes will not be sei*ved. Edward Par­ conduct themselves as good union of the following Brothers: Walter Stoll of Georgia, Maurice son urged members not to hang men or Patrolman will be noti­ Olson of Massachusetts, Robert Lowry of Michigan, Reginald clothing on -safety valves in the fied of their disrupting tactics. Thomas of South Carolina, William Elwood of Washington, fire room as practice is danger­ 4 4 4 Entire Stewards Depart­ Raymond Eader of Maryland, James Moore of Alabama, Marvin GOVERNOR MILLER, Nov. 28 ous. Swords of Georgia, Thomas Pradat of Louisiana, Edward House —Preacher, Chairmw; Whitey. ment given a vote of thanks for Secrettiry. Delegates reported all the excellent food and the clean­ of West Virginia... In all the strange or comical titles there tunning smoothing in their de­ liness of the department. are for the days and months of the year we read that there partments. Good and . Welfare: 4 4 4 is the title of "Perfect Shipping Month." If this applies to Complaints made of too much JOHN LA FARGE, Nov. 21— seafaring, we're curious to know which month is the Perfect noise in passageways at night. Harold Gabrae, Chairman: Louis Shipping Motiih? Motion carried that clothing was Pepper, Secretary. Delegates re­ not to be soaked in wash room ported no beefs. New Business: 4 4 4 sinks at any time. A bucket is Agreed that if members are 9 Brothers, our SIU Halls on the West Coast are doing a rush to be used for laundry. Repair pulled off the ship because of the list made up and approved. business in jobs—including our temporary Hall in Tacoma, Wash­ transportation ruling, the ship's ington. Those Brothers who can make it out there will get a fast delegate will call New York for 4 4 4 way of escaping from the high cost of living on the beach... ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 21— clarification and do as Head­ Brother T. D. York is on the Alcoa Planter... Bosun "Luke" J. W. AUstalt, Chairman: M. quarters suggests,. Good and Wel­ W6AIS Sia p/fl -rCollins came in from a trip—and probably sailed right out again Gondino, Secretary. Delegates fare: Repair list made up. Vote -rue SAW OF A FfdAMfi ..Brothers, keep writing to your Congressmen and Senators reported officers doing crew of thanks given Stewards De­ UNION... UNION! urging them to pass those bills, which will protect the 50 percent work. Beef to be settled at partment for . cooperation, good ECA clause of carrying cargoes in American ships. payoff. New Business: Motion food and ^service. LATEST "INMO-DUNNIT'; CUT and RUN �Page Eight T B B S E A F A R E R S LOG Friday. January 38. 1948 'I t Well-Coordinated Robin Line Crew Delta liine Skipper's Ashes Cast Into Sea From Tulane Enjoys Pleasant Trip To Capetown To the Editor: >! "to the Editor: ' We left New York on the 27th of October aboard the Marine l^unner, Robin Line, and made Capetown by the 12th of NovemIjer which is pretty damned good time. We, took 11 passengers down to Capetown. Some of them looked tp be slightly pale when they came aboard, but as we got out tb sea they got a little color into their faces. Green, a ghastly green. Ah, this life at sea. , There are quite a few of weUl^nown New York and Baltimore lads aboard. The Bosun is Pete Gvosdich, and we have the one and only Bob High as "wood butcher." Also on deck are Jake (jersey Snake) Jacobson, Mike Magal, and those two reprobates from Boston, Rog Hickey and Mdke Aylwood. The Chief Mate's name is Hillford. He's a good joe, and let's the deck gang do the work without much interference. - . The 4-to-8 deck watch has been on so long that there is rumor around that the boys are bucking for a pension from the Robin line. with Tugboat Annie bidding us a fond farewell from, the dock. PLAY BALL We anchored off Port Eliza­ beth for nearly a week, but when we docked we made up for lost time. There has been no per­ forming aboard ship, however, and everybody has just had a good time ashore. The Robin Treat and the Robin Kirk are here in Durban with us now. The Trent arranged some Softball games between the American crews and a South African team. We lost the first game by five runs, the second by one run. The boys i-eally took a beating, which I didn't have the heart to watch. I took off for a ginmill two blocks down the street and found some of the rest of the spectators there ahead of me. More games have been arranged for next week, when the boys hope to regain their prestige. Jerry Lonski BOAMER CREW THANKED FOR CONTRIBUTION To the Editor: In regards to the crew of the Alcoa Roamer that sailed out of New Orleans in November, I want to send my thanks to that fine crew for the kind contribu­ tion they gave for my bus fare to Philadelphia. That was the period when New Orleans ship­ ping was on the slow beU. I. know they realized what it - was like to be on the beach without the price of rice and beans. Thank you again, Bro­ ther^. Hugh F. McLinden On Saturday, December 11, the Tulane Victory was the scene of a ceremony wherein the ashes of Captain Arthur Oden were scattered into Guanabara Bay. It was the wish of Captain Oden prior to his death in 1942 that his ashes be scattered to the seas. Captain Lang, sTcipper of the The Captain of the Tulane Vic­ Tulane, was Captain Oden's Sec­ tory told all hands that the ond Mate aboard the Lofaine burial was to. take place from Cross. Later Oden became mas­ ter of the Clearwater. In winding up, I'd like to say that there is a swell bunch of fellows on this ship. The Cap­ tain and .,the Deck officers are just about tops.. Unfortunately, I am sorry to say, we only have a couple of well-.liked officers in the Engine Department. To the Editor: Douglas Craddock The Marquette Victory finally Lauds Patrolmen For Overtime Won On Isthmian Ship SMART GAL The stewards department is tops. Walt Walsh is Chief Ste­ ward, and with him are George Midget, Jack Dolan and Soapy Campbell, w'no is crew Messman and master of ceremonies at all meals; Wait till the boys back in Baltimore hear the limey accent Soapy has adopted to amuse the crew. The cutest and smartest gal on board was 11-year old Alice Pease of Claredon Hills, Illinois, which is 18 miles from my home in Chicago. She picked up knots and splices and even made a bell rope after a few minutes of in­ struction. That gal was the best sailor on the ship by the time we reached Capetown. The boys really celebrated in Capetown. What's more,* they fared pretty well although the English had two aircraft carriers, four destroyers and three frigates in port. , We; left at. the end of . two days the ship and he would like all hands to attend. All of the crew off watch at the time turned out for the ceremony. Fi-om what I gather Captain Oden was a pretty swell guy. Some of the oldtimers in the Union can remember him. I thought they would like to know of the ceremony. Alice Pease squints into the sim as Jerry Lonski points out. a Castle Line ship passing the Mcirine Runner.' Teamwork Made Graves Model Ship To the Editor: Here goes with our two cents worth concerning our voyage and the conditions on this Waterman scow, the SS Governor Graves, which is making the cereal run to Germany. First of all, we want to en­ dorse the Skipper wholeheartedly. He is Captain "Pete" Patronas of Mobile. He is A-1, and this is not the Draft Board talking. Both Captain Patrones and his Chief Mate, "Slim" Walker, are regular oldtimers, having come up from the foc'sle, and both hold retired SIU books. The other Mates and the Engineers Ijave our okay, too. The whole bunch we have topside are good joes. "The crew as a whole is a credit to the ;SIU and to all seamen. It is'trips and crews like this that make shipping and- conditions worth fighting for and maintain­ ing. Incidentally, we have 24 full books out of 28 men in the crew. When we get in, aU we expect the Patrolman to do is give us a big heUo, pass out some SEAFARERS LOGs and collect some dues. any and all birthdays are toppbd off with a personalized cake from the Baker and a song from the Chief.Cook. The Crew SS Governor Graves GERMAN UNIONIST FINDS THE LOG VALUABLE AID To the Editor: We thank you very much for having sent us the LOG. This newspaper can give us valuable suggestions for our trade^omion work here in Germany. We would be especially thank­ ful if you would mail us one or several copies of the German Edition of the newspaper,' too. T We consid^. it, important to give your newspaiper to our sea­ men, too, in twder to suggest this way the idea of the "Union of all seamen in the whole world on a trade unionist base" to all our colleagues. Moreover, we would appre­ ciate it if you would forward to us the address of the long­ shoremen's union. August Schmeelck Gewerkschafl Offentliche LOVE THAT CHOW Dienste, As for the food, there seem to Transport und'Verkehr be plenty of steaks and chops. Bremerhaven, Germany The Steward and the Cooks and the rest of the Department all (Ed. Note: The LOG is work together, and put out first published in the English lan­ rate meals with salads twice a guage only. The International day. The whole Department is Longshoremen's Association is to be commended for their serv­ located at 265 West 14 Street, ices, and it might be added that New York 4. N. Y.) paid off in New York on Janu­ ary 13 to the relief of nearly everyone aboard. It was a trip around the world. We touched Arabia, Malaya, Java, the Cele­ bes, Philippine Islands, China and the Hawaiian Islands. The crew was a good bimch of fellows, and nearly everyone co­ operated with everyone else, ex­ cept the two Electricians who were at one another's throats at all times. We had a beef over Oilers standing port watches, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all at the payoff. Patrolmen PurceU, Sheehan and Guinier were there at the payoff to protect our interests. They did a bangup job in settling the beefs. In­ cidentally, they collected nearly $600 in disputed wages for the Engine Department along. It was not only money put in the members' pockets, but inasmuch as there were several tripcard men aboard, it showed these fel­ lows that the Union settles beefs and with happy results. Earl J. Laws Engine - Delegate FINAL VERDICT OF SIR CHARLES: WELL DONE, SIU To the Editor: Well done. Brothers. That is the verdict' in this writer's opin­ ion upon the completion of the 1948 year. Please accept my sin­ cere good wishes to aU of our officials in every capacity, from Headquarters to all ports repre­ sentatives, to our newly elected officers, to the men who ap-. peared on the many committees, to the Editor of the LOG and his staff, and to the sincere young ladies in New York who work in the interest of the SIU. Also good wishes to the Bro­ thers who gave noble help.' Cheers to those Brothers in the hospitals, to the Brothers who volunteered in strikes and other' matters of interest to the Union. May I sign my name? Best wishes to all. Sir Charles - EVELYN*S COOKS ARE GOOD The SS Evelyn's gallpy crew is tops, according to T. E.; Dickens, the Third Cook, who submitted picture. Left to right: Chief Engineer—and chief eater too, if reports are right; John t Wells, Chief Cook; Dickens; and Paul Reed, Night Cook and Baker. / V �-rr Friday, January 28. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Just Like New ^mVTNM A Man With Guts By JOHN WUNDERLICH. JR. Way back in eighteen-eighty-five, When seamen were treated as slaves, We were neither among the living or dead; Said the owners: "A flock of knaves." Then a young man shouted from the ranks, "We'll fight for what is our right;" The Coast Seamen's Union was born that day. That was the start of a bitter fight. His name: Andrew Furuseth, a seaman with guts. Who devoted his life to a cause; He did it for you and for me of today. Not for wealth or public applause. Soon seamen joined together as one. The SIU became its name; By action and militant representation Up-to-date has gained it fame. You cJdtimers who sailed those days Remember the menu you gpt. The soggy potatoes and wormy mush. And an egg was considered a lot. So when you hit the sack on the ship of today, Made up so neat and clean. Remember the days of forecastle astern— As companions the bedbugs were mean. A thousand things from the past I could tell. Bring back ghosts from those days When a seaman was neither among the living nor dead. When it was treason to ask for a raise. Broken limbs and blood have been given for you. So today you can proudly proclaim: I am a seaman, united with all seamen afloat In a Union, SIU is its name. Warns Of High Tab In La Guaira To the Editor: I'm sailing aboard the MV Ponce, which has scheduled stops at La Guaira, New Orleans and Puerto Rico. We stopped at La Guaira for six days and when we went ashore, oh boy. You'd think the war was still OGDEN CREWMEN ASK UNION PUSH ON HOFFMAN PLAN To the Editor: We the undersigned crewmembers of. the SS George Ogden herein inform our bargain­ ing agent, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union, to send tele­ grams in our behalf to the Presi­ dent of the United States, ad­ vising him that the Hoffman Plan would leave the American seamen jobless. Mr. Paul Hoffman, Adminis­ trator of the EGA, if he suc­ ceeds, will, by ignoring the SOSO provision in the Marshall Plan, sabotage American ship­ ping and weaken our national defense. Therefore, we. do hereby pro­ test this proposed scuttling of the American merchant marine. 27 crewmembers SS George Ogden on as far as prices in La Guaira are" concerned. Prices are such that you can hardly buy a beer, postcard or souvenir. Beer is 80 cents, postcard folders are 40 cents and so on. I'm writing this to warn my Union Brothers to keep away from the waterfront bars, be­ cause they can get the same beer at other bars in town for 35 cents. And prices are sky high on everything. BIG DIFFERENCE In contrast when we stop at Puerto Rico, the Ponce's home port, we are able to get beer, postcards and many other-things at prices that you find in New Orleans and New Yoi-k. There's a hotel here called the Sanchez, run by Mr. and Mrs. Audelix Sanchez, which is not only highly recommended by me but several other Union Brothers. It's a nice respectable place just acrass from the SIU hall and the prices are right. The Ponce stopped at New Or­ leans for only 36 hours, long enough to pick up 38,000 bags of phosphate. Sorry I didn't have a chance to get ashore to get the same warm welcome that city always extends to Seafarers. George Litchfield MV Ponce 1 Delegate Sees SIU Ending LOG Page Nine Marvin's Beefs At Payoff To the Editor: We didn't have one single fan part. We had to make out the best we could. All of this is to be expected from a hard-headed Isthmian Chief, but he's going to find out that his economy program means nothing when the ship docks. The officera could get away with this sort of maneuvering before we had an agreement, but our rights and privileges are down in black and white now. Wait till the Patrolman sink.s his teeth into our list of beefs. Out at sea they think they have us at their mercy, but we'll have the last laugh. Here are some, of tl e happenings during the trip to the. Near and Far East. I took over the delegate's job on this scow, the Winthrop Marvin, two days before sailing from Seattle, Washington. We had a beef concerning the Chief Steward, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all before we sailed. At the time of sailing I asked the First Assistant if we had enough soap and matches to last out the trip and was told there was plenty of everything. Two weeks later the Assistant told me the ship had run out of soap powder. I asked the Glenn Vinson produced this Chief why the shortage, and he picture from his scrapbook of claimed the company ^ had cut his order. The First showed me past voyages, this one from a in his requisition where the NO CANDLEPOWER year back. Shot shows Andy Chief had erased the order and Poppacadopolis using a spray replaced it with an order for Before arriving in Honolulu oa gun on board the Steel Navi­ one-third the original. The First the return from the Persian gator. Probably needs another then started to ration everything Gulf, we ran out of light bulbs. coat of paint by now. from rags to light bulbs. Everywhere it was darkness. The Chief Engineer ordered the whole sum of two dozen bulbs in Honolulu. This at a time when there were about forty or more lights out in the engine room, passageways and .steering en­ gine room. I asked the Chief, To the Editor: nam Avenue in Brookljm. John­ before we arr ived in Honolulu,' ny's crying the blues. How is the gang ai-ound New to order enough soap powder. George Curry had his moniker York's Beaver Street? The and smiling face in the Decem­ He told me that he would get Brooklyn Kid is once more on ber 10 LOG, see last page. Great the soap for sure. one of the Ore Line expresses, guy that George. Always smil­ Even the Captain promised this time the Baltore. that soap powder would be or­ ing. The guj"^ makes a neat stew.. Has Mr. Hoffman rescinded his Saw George Brusset, ex-Steward dered. Both the Chief and Cap­ thi-eat to cut out shipments in of the Jean. He's now married tain went on a binge and w-e American bottoms? Now is the to an Ore Line scow, the S$ sailed without - the soap knd time for all seamen to have this Bethore. He sends greetings to without diesel oil for the galley. blunder corrected. I'm doing all who were on the Jean in 1946. We had been in Honolulu about my part. I have already written Dick Sheppard is also on the twenty hours when I met the a letter to Senator Styles Bridges Bethore, along with Ricketts, ex- Chief on the gangway and asked expressing this individual's opin­ Second Cook of the Yarmouth. him if hef had ordered the soap. ion on such a move as Mr. Hoff­ Joe Keyes has probably followed He replied, "as soon as we get man's proposal. I guess Hoffman Raymond Osborne and Alfredo in Honolulu the soap wiU be has forgotten that charity begins Salecci back to <Rio and Santos. here." Double talk, nothing else. at home. They're just three guys who Both of our Cooks got off ia From the sunny Pacific ocean found a home down South Amcr- Honolulu because of sickness. At the Brooklyn Kid sends you the ica way. the last minute the company following bits of gossip picked Raymond Taylor and Joe War- finally got a man. The stove up here, there and everytvhere. field must be on another Rio was on the fritz because of the Seems that the guys up and cruise. Haven't seen them since black oil and kerosene mixture, down the East Coast and the getting off the Holmes. Guess so we had a tough time getting Gulf have taken an interest in they remember our times to­ our meals on time. The officers the stuff that I send you, since gether in the Islands. Where is disputed the overtime for the they're always asking, so I am Sam Parker? Wiper mixing the oils, but I'm going to write something el.se. sure he will collect the money Heard from a bartender in Give Johnny Wunderlich my Flatbush that Ellis Gaines is at the payoff. regards and tell him that he is looking for me. Tell Mr. Gaines The Chief and First Assistant held in high esteem by yours that I'm trying to live long are menaces to good union^ and truly; in fact, he's the best con­ enough to collect my old, age the sooner we get rid of them tributor to the LOG, excluding,- pension, something that would be and their phony tactics the bet­ of course, Frenchy Michelet. impossible if I stayed in his com­ ter off we will be. •On to the gossip: pany for anj"^ length of time. This trip will be about six BLAZING AWAY Richard Mason has bought shares months when it is over, and When last seen Eloife Tarto and in the Mangore, .so goes the every man on the ship is looking Prince Baker were eating smoke rumor from other home.steaders forward to.that payoff. We only hope that the new crew sees to and lighting fire aboard the SS aboard. I'rh heading New Orleans way it that the repair lists are com­ Winslow Homer. That was some ai^d won't be back to the north pleted before sailing and the blaze. Joe Thomas shipped out and country until the flowers bloom. proper amount of .stores is aboard D. Saunders for the next trip. left his pal John Eversly on Put­ The Captain is a pretty good fellow and has abided by the agreement during the entire trip. To the Editor: G. Brazzil Engine Delegate I was married to a Seafarer recently. At the present time he Winthrop Mcurvin is at sea and I would like to have the LOG mailed to me so that I can accumulate copies for him to read when ho comes home. . Also, I wish to read them myself, so I'll gain an idea of what this business of being a Seafarer is all about. I want to keep up with my husband, if I possibly can, and be able to discuss his work with him. Having read one issue of your publication, I Membership rules require am sure the LOG will help me to do this. every man entering the Bob Nelson and I were married Dec. 2, 1948 in Glen Ellyn, Union Halls to show his Illinois. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and my home is in Lombard, Union Book. Pro-Book, per­ Illinois, where I am now living with my parents. mit or whitecard to the door­ man. This is for the mem­ Bob and I plan to live in Philadelphia or Baltimore when bership's protection. Don't he x'eturns from this trip. waste the Doorman's — or Mrs. Robert Nelson your own—time by- arguing (Ed. Note: The LOG thinks Brother Bob Nelson is to this point. Observe the rules be congratulated on his choice of a mate, and it has put Union-wise Mrs. Nelson on its mailing list. Meanwhile, the you make. SIU extends its best wishes to the newly-married couple.) SS Baltore's 'Brooklyn Kid' Gossips Of Men And Ships Member's New Mate Seeks SIU Info Membership Rules �THE SEAFARERS tOG ^age ten THEY WERE BITING Del Norte Crewmembers Enjoy T^o Christmas Parties In Buenos Aires to the Editor: Well, Brothers, here's the story of a real Christmas for a fine gang of SIU Seamen. We ar­ rived in BA on the 15th of De­ cember, and I was elected to :get a tree. I went to May Sul­ livan's Bar and asked May to get us a tree for the ship, as we would have our Christmas at sea. May got us a fine one. With the trimmings that Mrs. Bankston (the Bosun's wife) had giv­ en us in New Orleans, we dec­ orated the most beautiful tree Triday, ianuary 28, 1949 that fve ever seen On any ship Blacky Bankstoh, Eddie Gon­ zales (chief linen keeper) and myself had the honor of doing the triniming. Then to start things off. May Sullivan thrfew a (Christmas Eye party for iis on the 23rd—and' I mean it was a honey. There was standing room only from seven at night-till four in the morning. The Tulane Victory came in that day and the Bosun, Brother Peterson, and half of the Tulane crew were there to help us cele­ brate. May furnished the foOd and Champagne. There . was plenty for everyone. OFF AGAIN Playing Santa Glaus to the crew of the Del Norte was no easy job and even as sturdy an actor as Ed Rouse, AB. appre­ ciated a chance to let his beard down. Stewardesses Johansson (left) and Cervantes appear a xnite more sprightly. Just in case some perfectionist finds fault with Santa's rig. Red Han­ cock, who submitted photo, hastens fo inform that sandals are correct on tropical runs. Skill Nets Crew Laundry 'to the Editor: The proof of the pudding is in the eating—an old adage but one that had an up-to-date twist recently aboard the SS William H. Carruth, a Liberty tanker running coastwise between Tex­ as and New York. We aboard the ship have just proved to ourselves what good, old-fashioned SIU ingenuity, co­ ordination and tearn work can accomplish in the hands of a ^od creW' and Bosun, Marty Bisson. r Having no laundry or any place on board to wash our clothes we brought the matter up at a shipboard meeting and SOUNDS ALARM ON NON-UNION tEXAS TAXIS fo'/the Editor: This is to bring to the atten­ tion of Brothers sailing Seateain ships and other SIU ves­ sels that touch this coast that at the present time there are several fink cab companies op­ erating in Texas City. These cabs-are in competition with un­ ion cabs. Therefore, it would be appreciated .. if Ship's - Delegates would call special meetings aboard ships and make clear to every brother aboard ship the cabs that are and are not AFL. I have been notified by the cab union business agent that the only union cabs are those of the United Cab Company and Frank's Taxi. You may be told by- some of the drivers of the non-union cabs that they are uiuon members, but they are not. Keith Alsop after a thorough discussion, if was decided to ask permission of Chief Engineer McCorison to lef us make use of the old gun crew's bath, which had been idle. McCorison granted us permis­ sion. Volunteers were called for and a working party responded in typical SIU style. Right now, I wish "to express appreciation in behalf of the entire crew to First Assistant Lorenzen, whose tireless efforts in pitching in with his tools and labor helped make the project a success. He attended to the pipe work. ACTION The Engine Department on that part of the job, too. The Deck Department, with our able Ship's Delegate, Rlackie Con­ nors, taking the lead, took care of the cleaning and painting. A beautiful job was done by all. They really made two blades of grass grow where only one was growing before. The result is a good laundry second to npne on any ship. We have great pride in our achieve­ ment and we will be happy to show the Patrolman our finished product. It stands as an example of what can be done with SIU in­ genuity, coordination and team­ work. W. H. Nu'nn Check It — But Geod Check the slop chest be^ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adeiiuate supply of all the things you are to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Christmas Eve number two started off at 12:00 noon the 24th, and was a bang-up party till 4:00 p.m. May Sullivan and Sam Eddy, Purser of the Tulane Vic­ tory, and many of the Brothers' While Brother Ramon, BR, holds 10-pound hammerhead girl friends were aboard and shark for "mugging," Brothers Barrientos (left), OS. • and stayed till sailing'time to see us Aponte. OS, admire his catch. Photo was taken by* William off. O'DonneU. Jr. Engineer on the MOrgantown- Victory from whose After leaving BA with the ship deck Ramon enticed his victim as ship was lying at anchor well secured, we Teally started in in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. to celebrate. Believe me. Broth­ ers, you have never seen any­ thing like it. Sisters Johansson and Cervantes (Stewardesses), the Chief Mate, Mr. Tooker, and many other of the officers were down to help along with the personally. These organizations To Ihet Editor: Christmas spirit. did not advertise their coming The music was furnished by I wish to thank all the Brdth- here to See us, but the big out­ ABs Whitey Hursey and Joe ers for the ten-dollar Christmas fit that did advertise 'failed to Torres, and by the voices of all present they voted fo give us shovv up. the crew. AB Ed Rousa was guys in the hospital. I have Thank you again, one and all, kind enough to play the part of been in the Sfafen Island Marine for making this a Merry Christ­ Santa Claus. You can see by the Hospital more than three months mas for me. In closing I wish picture that he did a damn fine and, as 1- am not entitled to com­ the LOG staff and all my Union job, too. pensation, I can tell you the 10 Brothers a Merry Christmas and Well; Brothers, this party went bucks was doubly welcome. a Happy New Year. on until 1:00 a.m., and then broke I had a vei-y nice Christmas H. V. Nielsen up in fine SIU fashion. The cele­ here. In addition to the Union's brating continu6d through Christ­ gift, I also received packages mas day for What can go on from the Red Cross, Salvation ORTIZ ENTERS record as one of the finest pdrties Army, The Navy Mothers Club" NY HOSPITAL that's ever been held on any ship of America" of Staten Island and without trouble of any kind. the Merchant Marine Veterans We don't want to forget the Association. To the Editor: act that Brother, Kaiser put out APPRECIATES PACKAGE Brother R. U. Ortiz came in a very fine Christmas Dinner to this hospital, the Metropoli-. with everything and anything— Brother Volpian and his as­ tan, for admittance. I have been even a cheering glass of wine. sistant also brought me a nice in here for over a month afid, Well, that's about all there is gift package and when I opened before he entered. Brother Or-: except fo give May SuUivan's same I found a card from the tiz paid me a visit. He expects; Bar in BA a big hand for the person who- sent it, a Miss Beato undergo an operation. We alt fine way she treated the Brothers tice Carpendale, 2252 Aqueduct wish him the best of luck. of the SIU. Whenever you're Avenue, New York City. It Mail will reach him at Warit down that way, stop in and pick would be nice if we sent these up the latest LOG, and say hello people JT few copies of the LOG. H, 444 E. 68th St., N. Y. Marino Gordils 1 will acknowledge these gifts to May. Red Hancock Union Xmas Gift Cheered Brother In Marine Hospital FOR SURGERY SS Dei Norte BRET HARTE MEN FIND SHIP STORES BELOW STANDARD To the Editor: About forty-five dayis out of Norfolk we found that some of the butter on this ship, the Bret Harte, was becoming tainted.'Al­ so we found a box of bread had become moldy and some chickens were not up to stand­ ards It appears that the stores had been transferred from an­ other vessel. Of course we are not in- a position to say that the charge of transferring stores is true, but we are writing so that Ag­ ents and Stewards can be oh the lookout, for bum stores received in Norfolk from the Cavalier Grocery Conipany which sup­ plies Waterman ships. Frank Mltchall Vincent S. Kuhl Ftirther Comments On Payoff Rule To the Ediiorr To the Editor: Just a line to voice my opinion about our transportation rule. I think that a man's book entitles him to. a job and it should not be in any agreement that he must collect transportation if the .ship enters a district other than the one in which it signed ar­ ticles; I do not believe this is in line with job security, which has always been one of the main objectives of our Union. Personally, being married, I am broke at the present time and borrowing until I can ship out. But' what if I get a ship that gives me a four week trip and then pays off down south? I'd lose my shipping place, toO. Persoimally^, I think the ruling is no good and I would suggest a referenduih ballot to find out if the membership wants the present ruling or the former. Edward J. Chant Before giving my opinion on" the transportation rule, I would like to first say that I ani a permitman; however, I feel that" it is my duty to take an interest' in Union affairs as well as book-men, for I hope to - become a member myself someday. There is no time like the present to' start taking an interest in mat­ ters that will no doubt affect me in the future. From listening to the older members speak, I gather that the shipowners didn't hand Us trans-' portation money on a silver plat­ ter, but it was a gain won after a long and hard fight by the' Union. No doubt our contracted' companies would put a stop to it if given half a chance to do' so. Why give them a point tdr argue? By all means, let's keep the rule as it now is. F. P. Jeffords �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Januaxy 28, 1949 Page Eleren Biand-Magnuson Biil Is Slated For Early Action PERSONALS EDWARD COLLISON CURLEY MEEKS Please send your permanent Your mother, Mrs. Martha mailing address to C. Tucker, 25 Mary CoUison, 1137 East Lombare Street, Baltimore 31, Mary­ South St., N. Y. C. land, would like you to get in 4. 3^ «. (Continued from Page I) touch with her. PAUL N. FROOM 4 4 4 Rookie is in Mexico—"Ameri­ fives that . , . whenever the VIBEHT BLENMAN can Bar." United States Government, or Get in touch with your mother. any department, agency or in­ 4. i A. Quinones, $1.00; H. Ramos. $1.00; strumentality thereof, procures, LEXIE TATE and RUSSELL Miss Alice Henry, 198 Charlotte NEW YORK A. Cruz, $1.00; McKensey. $2.00. Will these men who were on Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, or makes any loans, grants in aid, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS NEW LONDON the SS Leland Stanford when Demerara, British Guiana. J. T. F. Sigmon, $1.00; A. Dell Isola, W. R. Dixon, $4.00; H. W. Bigham, or provides credits or funds for $1.00: A. Goldsmit^ $2.00; A. H. 4 4 4 she paid off on May 7, 1948 $1.00; H. A. Serpe, $2.00; J. S. Crow­ the procurement of any com­ Cramer, $2.00; Olifidlo Esquivel, $5.00; LARS CARLSON contact Homer O. Diamond, Rt. 2 ley, $2.00 ; C. T. Coleman. $rl .00. modities for transportation by Wm. C. Simmons. $5.00; Paige A. Contact Mrs. Marvin Schwartz, Mitchell.'$5.00; SS ALGER —Box 42, Whistler, Alabama. water, at least 50 per centum of A. Goldsmit. $2.00; A. V. Walrath, $2.00; F. J. Zannanski. 42 Broadivay, New York City. Goldsmit. $2.00; W. Doran, $15.00; Eric the gross tonnage of such com­ 4 4-4. $1.00; J. O. Cray, $1.00: C. E. Murphy, G. Ohman, $1.00; J. Borak. $1.00; V. B. 4. 4 4 DON JOHN FEURALA $5.00; P. J. PasinOsky, $2.00; J. modities, computed by countries, Cooper, $5.00; Peter Giron, $1.00; DEE BIRCH Contact Mr. Marvin Schwartz Bowen, $2.00; A. J. Realer, $1.00; K. and separately for dry bulk car­ Your brother is very ill. Get Luis Santos, $10.00; John Pastrano, Kain, $1.00; J. Fuller, $1.00. 42 Broadway, New York City. riers, dry cargo liner and tanker $10.00; N. J. Figueroa, $1.00; Roy SS MARINE STAR in touch with Mr. Hulbert A. Peston, $5.00; A.. Stephanian, $2.00; services, shall be transported -on 4. 4 4 Carruth, 6432 Catina Street, New Edward Wilish, $3.00; G. .B. Morley^ W. G." Simmons, $1.00; R. V. Suares United States flag vessels, unless LOUIS W. PEPPER $2.00; M. Reeves, $1.00; J. Roll, $2.00 $20.00; L. S. Bishop, $1.00; A. IngibretYour two small children are Orleans 19, Louisiana. C. T. Skyllberg, $1.00; G. W. Fenson the United States Maritime Com­ son, $3.00; Harry Mechnic, $5.00; G. $1.00; W. R. Lyerly, $1.00: S. B mission, after investigation, shall seriously ill. Get in touch with Pegner, $1.00; Roy A. Kaiser, $1.00; D. Layton, $2.00; R. F. Linkowski, $2.00 MELVIN*^ E.^RICE your wife immediately. certify to the department, agency, Malenfant, $5.00; Frank F. James, W. West, $2.00; C. M. Webb, $2.00 Your mother is very anxious $5.00; Jezef Reszel, $5.00; Ralph B. F. S. Daws, $2.00; K. M. Ingebrigtsen or instrumentality of the Govern­ 4 4 4 to ^hear from you. Her address is Hughes, $5.00; Juan C. Vega, $5.00; $2.00; J. R. Lafoe, $2.00; V. D. Street ment charged with the adminis­ • J. W. TAYLOR Crew of SS Steel Fabricator, $4.00; Keats, Kansas. Contact SIU Headquarters con­ $1.00; B. N. Gary, $5.00; T. M. John tration of the laws under which B. A. Gold, $5.00; S. .Beattie, $5.00; F. son, $1.00; N. N. Bathia, $2.00. 4 4 4 cerning Receipt No, C86759. such funds are made available A. Pindarand, $1.00; T. W. Hinson, Jr.. SS POLARIS GLEN SEELEY $5.00; L. Hitchner. $5.00; J. Cc. Mc­ J. M. Maximo, $2.00; M. Arrogo with which the commodities are Alden Gould, Jr., P.O. Box Carthy, $5.00; C. 1. Navarra, $5.00; F. $5.00; I. Usera^ $1.00; W, Robinson, procured, that United States flag 43, Norfolk, Mass., would like to E. Dayrit, $5.00; C. M. Kelley, $1.00; $1.00. vessels are not available in suffi­ J. J. Shiklez, $1.00; J, Kelly, $5.00; C. SS AZALEA CITY Holder of Receipts No. C7959(i have your address. cient numbers or at market rates Jankiewicz, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.0Q;; J. Rowan, $2.00; W. Allman, $1.00 4 4 4 and F. Dows, holder of Receipt C. Annina, $5.00; J. D. Blanchard. E. Polberg, $5.00: A. Cotol, $1.00; J for United States flag vessels to MIKE LASMAR $5.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00; W. J. Benish. No. C79808, issued in Baltimore Pacheco, $1.00; C. J. Scofield, $2.00 effectuate the purposes of this Get in touch with W. H. Simp­ $5.00; A. Goldsmit. $2.00; G. F. Cann, J. D. Lane, $1.00; H. C. Peterson section." during week of January 22, are $10,000; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. $2.00; C. C. Pedersen, $2,00; H. Put requested to contact 6th Floor, son, 802 Chatham Street, Mon­ SS STRATHMORE AMERICAN RATES $1.00; A. Di Amico, $1.00; T. Mc­ treal, Canada. 51 Beaver Street, so credit can A. Dokeris, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. Carthy, $1.00; H. C. Cordes, $1.00; H SS CORNELIA be given for monies paid. What makes- the Bland-MagnuW. Ehmsen, $1.00; D. Guerrero, $1.00 GEORGE ^HUDSON T. Pantileef, $1.00; J. Gegante, $1..0; son biU tighter than the present S. Bugajewski,'$5.00. Your mother has passed away. J. R. Miller. $2.00; M. Sovich, $1.00; SS CAPE SAN MARTIN law is the phrase "at market Contact your sister in Sparta, B. Agol, $5.00; N. Mamat, $2.00; S. rates for United States flag ves­ Lenert^ $4.00; T. A. Pukki, $2.00; N. Georgia. sels." In the present law this C. Beck, $4,00; D. Segundo, $5.00; J. 4 4 4point is not clearly stipulated, L. Rios, $4.00; F. Vainikainen, $3.00; SIU, A&G District WILLIAM S. GREGEL W. Tschuschke, $2.00; G. V. Gjerseth, and Hoffman justified his pro­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Important papers are being $2.00; J. Martinez, $1.00; J. S. Mineses, posal by maintaining that if for­ William. Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 leld for you. Get in touch with $2.00; C. Rodriguez, $5.00; P. Magro, $5.00; N. Serrano, $2.00; J. V. Bocala, eign rates were below American BOSTON ....278 State St. your sister, Mrs. Helen Donofris, $5.00; J. W. Cord, $5.00; E. D. Crowell, rates he could use foreign ships (Continued from Page 4) E. a. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 ;.5 East Monroe, Bedford, Ohio. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 when Canadian operators think $5.00; P. Lorete, $5.00; A. Plaza, $5.00; in any amount he wished. J. W. Kleczer, $5.00; G. Rodriguez, 4 4 4 GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. so little of their contracts with $2.00; W. L. Busch, $5.00; P. S. Howe, Provision is made for the Mari­ HAROLD D. ITTNER. Jr. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Your father is ill, and asks the Canadian Seamen's Union $5.00; J. W. Logan, $3.00; A. G. Hel- time Commission to report to MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. they repeatedly violate the pacts. terbran, $5.00. Congress within 90 days of the Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 that you contact him at 14 N. SS SEATON By now the CSU certainly bill's enactment and at fourNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Mcintosh Street, Elberton, Ga. V. Perez, $2.00; S. H. Fulford, $86.00. should have been able to block month intervals thereafter on E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 SS ELIZABETH 4 4 4 this practice. The fact that they compliance. Nations receiving H. Ortiz, $2.00; R. F. Stewart, $1.00; NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILLIAM D. RINEHART A. A. Stowe, $2.00; C.P. Negron. $2.00. breign aid goods would not be haven't halted these body blows Joe Algina, Agent HAnovor 2-2784 Your daughter, Gertrude', is' SS AFOUNDRIA NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. now getting along fine and is to the Canadian seamen might S. Zavadcson, $1.00; B. Hoffman, reimbui-sed for any goods pur­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 indicate that no effective action chased if less than 50 percent out of danger. It's a boy! $1.00; J. Murphy, $2.00; R. Morales, PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. has been taken. are shipped in American vessels. $2.00; J. J. Palmer, $4.00; H. V. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Since the communist party Erimes, $1.00; M. H. Lorenzo, $1.00; Despite the fact that the bill EUGENE^ A. STANTON SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. controls the CSU it is very M. Rzenkowicz, $2.00; F. Gonzales, was expected to pass both the Please get in touch with Al­ Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 W. E. Morreale, $20.00; R. likely the Canadian seaman are $1.00; Llauger. $1.00; G. R. Graham, $25.00; House and the Senate without SAN JUAN, P.R....2S2 Ponce de Leon bert Michelson, 1650 Russ Bldg. being sacrificed to the party's de­ J. F. Kazar, $1.00; M. Santana, $1.00; serious opposition, SIU Head­ Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 San Francisco, Calif., attorney sire for continual chaos and un­ R. Padilla, $1.00; W. A. Beyer, $1.00. quarters continued to urge Sea­ SAVANNAH.. 2 Abercorn St. for William Hartman, AB, who SS ARLYN When farers to remind their represen­ Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 received an eye injury while rest on the waterfront. P. Perez, $2.00; A. Torres, $1.00; L. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. chipping aboard SS Hattiesburg seamen, like shoreside workers Soler. $1.00; J. Tassin, $1.00; J. Kali- tatives in Congress of the criti­ Broadway 0484 Victory on April 29, 1948. Tele­ everywhere, enjoy top wages and cal nature of the issue. loa, $1.00. working conditions, the com­ TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. phone Yukon 6-6818. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 munists are unhappy. WILMINGTON, Calif., 227% Avalon Blvd. By failing to develop a means ROBERT \/^CHEZ Terminal 4-2874 of ending the abuses suffered by A1 Lopez asks that you send HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St.. N.Y.C. the Canadian seamen, the CSU HAnover 2-2784 a statement concerning the acci­ By CAL TANNER is serving the party's interests dent he suffered on the Alcoa SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Ranger on December 23 to Ben and not those of its membership. MOBILE — Shipping contin­ We also saw one ship in tran­ TIME TO ACT DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Sterling, 4 2 Broadway, New ued pretty slow in the Port of sit. This was Waterman's Beau­ Lindsey Williams When are the Canadian sea­ Mobile, although we had four regard which was in excellent York, N. Y. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS men going to wake up? A con­ payoffs and six sign-ons. Three shape. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler siderable number of members in of the latter were on continuous One ship we'd like to mention HARRY STRATFORD _ Joseph Volpian Contact Ben Sterling, 42 the communist-dominated CSU articles. again is Steel Ranger, Isthmian. Broadway, New York. Your case are totally disgusted. SUF She came down from New York The four vessels paying off If they are truly disgusted with has been settled. were in pretty good shape. There carrying a heads-up crew, if we HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. the lack of representation given 4 4 4 were only a few minor beefs ever saw one. The way they Phone 5-8777 them in the CSU they should JAMES L. OSBURN PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. on them, and all the complaints handled their beefs was a credit Beacon 4336 Your daughter, of Sproutt, Al­ turn to the SIU. were settled quickly and easily. to the Union. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. abama, requests your address be­ With the SIU as their bargain­ Phone 2599 The payoffs included the Al­ They didn't argue with any­ cause of illness and business. ing agent, they would be pro­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. coa Clipper which signed right body, least of all with the offi­ tected by contracts which the Douglas 2-8363 Important. on again for another 17-day cers. They just got the facts ship operators have learned to SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. cruise to the Islands, the Steel right and turned them over to respect. Main ittSO MICHAEL PKKUN the Patrolman. Handling that WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. The Galveston Agent reports They would be assured of se­ Ranger which signed on for the crew was a pleasure. Terminal 4-3131 that your gear was not checked curity impossible to attain imder Isthmian intercoastal run, Wa­ a leadership which serves the terman's Monarch of the Seas While in Mobile, the Ranger's at the Galveston Hall. Canadian District communist party but not the which is still on the Puerto Ri- crew sent a donation to Brother MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square can run, and Waterman's De Soto Alvin Ward over in the New membership. Plaleau 6700—Marquette 5909 Orleans hospital. Brother Ward They would be certain that which runs coastwise. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. lost a leg in an accident several when their welfare is threatened, Waterman's Winslow Homel­ Phone North 1229 months ago. such as it has been on the 18 and Governor Brandon also took ALCOA POINTER PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 The following men have trans­ ships whose crews have been cre\iis. These went on Army time There are some oldtimers TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street portation money coming, which dumped cold in foreign ports, a charter, the first to the Medi­ ai-ound. Notably: J. McCasland, Elgin 5719 L. A. Cheeseman, A. E. Diaz, R. VICTORIA, B.C 602 Bough ton St. can be collected at Alcoa office: militant organization would fight terranean, the second to Japan Richard King, John J. Leon­ in their behalf with every ounce and Korea. The sign-ons were Bunch, S. W. Ghale, H. L. LowEmpire 4531 VANCOUVER.. 565 Hamilton St. ard, Charles M. Cain, Thomas P. of its energy. very smooth, everything having ery, J. Daugherty, H. W. Roberts, Pacific 7824 Clark, James Francisco, Francis When are the Canadian seamen been checked carefully before­ N. Geno, J. E. Thompson, D. L. Parker and K. B. Larsen. P. O'Connor. going to wake up? hand. NOTICE! SIU HHLLS Canadian Crews Victims Of CSU Port Mobile Gets Smooth Payoff MONEY DUE �Page Twelve THE S E A F A R E RS LO G Fridaiv:Juiuary 28. 'yr-: , [« I' Wl$ CHANCE yom SB£M WAITIN6 «>R CITIESSERVICE oil COMPANY, WHICH IS NOTDRIOUS FOR ... PAYING IDWESrWAGES/NA^ARITlME ... FIRING SEAMEN WITHOUT REASOAI OR NOTICE ... BLACKBALLING ANYONE WHO SPEAKS UP FOR HIS RIGHTS . DUMP/NG SEAMEN "TO AAAKE JOBS FOR RELATIVES AND FAVORITES • « —NOW IS TRYING TO OI\/EWU ITS STOOGE UNION^PROMOTED AND CONTROLLED BY A COMPANV LAWYER . BUT THE COMING LABOR BOARD ELECTICWS GIVES YOU >DUR CHANCE TD GET JOB SECURITY... HIGHEST WAGES AKJD BEST OVERTIME IN INDUSTRY... CHOICE OF JOBS - TANKERS, FREIGHTERS/ PASSENGER SHlPS/TUSS. ETC. - AND CHOICE OF RUNS ... DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF YOUROWAI ORGANISATION ... UNION REPRESENTATION... AND THE MOST HI&HLY PRIZK> POSSESSION ON THE WATERFRONT— AN SlU BOOKI tmm(mAHii/moJif FY, vmmmf... -^ * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 28, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL DUE FOR EARLY CONSIDERATION BY MERCHANT MARINE BODY NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO CONVENTION CREW TURNS CTMA MEETING INTO SIU RALLY SNUG HARBOR TAKES OLDTIMERS' INCOMES ECA PROBES PANAMANIAN SHIPPING SEAFARER W.J HUNT DIES IN SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN CURRENCY RULES FORCES ROBIN LINE TO CUT RUNS PHILLY REALIZES WORTH OF SIU'S ORGANIZING DRIVE SAVANNAH SEES BRIGHT WEEK AHEAD CANADIAN SEAMEN CALLED VICTIMS OF COMMIE CSU SUZANNE CREW AIDS INJURED COAST GUARDSMEN UNLOADING OF SPECIAL-RIGGED SHIP DRAWS 'WELL DONE' FROM BOSUN BIENVILLE MEN CLAIM LAUNDRY WRUNG THEM DRY BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL IS SLATED FOR EARLY ACTION CANADIAN CREWS VICTIMS OF CSU PORT MOBILE GETS SMOOTH PAYOFF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/28/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 4 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e9bd1d8d1667f916f1abba079dffbf03.PDF 4d22d3f25caa72e886d83dc6ddc6ffdf PDF Text Text HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN Effective Date Postponed To April 1, As SlU Protests Get Country-Wide Backing ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman backed water this week by postponing the effective date Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of his order diverting all Marshall Plan bulk car­ NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 21. 1949 VOL. xz No. 3 goes to foreign ships another 60 days until April 1. * This was the second postpone­ ment. Originally HofTman had set January 1 as the day for his shattering blow at the U. S. mer­ chant marine to fall. However, when the SIU, A&G District, roared in protest and was echoed by other maritime ixnions and the rest of the industry, the adminis-r trator quickly said he would wait until February 1 so that Congress could consider the ques­ tion. Since then, the SIU has rallied the entire American Federation of Labor to the fight to save the ships and seamen's jobs. A grow­ ing number of Senators and Representatives, indignant at the proposal and aware of the danger it threatens, have expressed their support of labor's position. It was the fight made by the unions which led Hoffman to reconsider —for a while at least. und mil, CTMA Lawyer Shows Stooge Role, Urges Crews To Vote For Company , News that the date of the bar­ gaining election in the nine re­ maining ships of the Cities Sex*vice fleet has been set is expect­ ed from the National Labor Re­ lations Board any minute. Nevertheless, the , company lawyer, whom Cities Service keeps around in a vain attempt to scare the SIU away, is trying a few last minute tricks. Chances are that this frantic gent is think­ ing of his own skin these days. When the Union forces a laborhating company to sign a con­ tract, the company sometimes finds out that it has no more use for the company lawyiei*. Hiding behind the phony com­ pany union he invented, the com­ pany lawyer this week began sending telegrams to Cities Ser­ vice crews urging them to vote "no union" in the forthcoming NLRB election and to pay no at­ tention to the SItJ. GUESS WHO Naturally, the company lawyer did not sign his own name to the telegrams. Instead, he^ signed himself "Citco Tanker Men's Or­ ganizing Committee." And he told the crews that CTMA was have had enough of the com­ petitioning for an election of its pany's repeated attempts to keep own. them from winning the wages Of course, the Cities Service and conditions an SIU contract crews are paying no attention to will bring. They are. now waiting the company lawyer. They have for the NLRB's announcement gotten pretty tired of his clumsy tactics and they see through all of the election date so they can his disguises. They are rnaking express their preference fOr the no bones about their feeling SIU and an SIU contract. that his every maneuvre is an insult to their intelligence. They think the company law­ yer made his worst move when he belatedly cooked up what he Final results in the annual called a constitution for CTMA. election for offieials who will If anything was needed to guar­ serve the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ antee a victory for the SIU, they trict during the current year say he produced it when, he cre­ ated the company union, CTMA, were announced this week by out of thin air. But he outdid the General Tallying Committee. himself when he drafted the In its report, which will be constitution. presented to Branch meetings The would-be constitution pro­ throughout the A&G District on vided for an "Advisoiy Counsel­ Jan. 26, the committee lists the lor" who would pass on all names of the candidates' elected CTMA affairs. And who would to fill the following 33 Head­ the "Advisory Counsellor" be? quarters and Port positions: The company lawyer himself. One Secretary-Treasurer, three The joke was on the company Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, lawyer. Cities Service men 11 Port Agents and 18 Port Pa­ agreed. trolmen. (The complete list of suc­ The Cities Service tankermen Suzanne To Rescue As the LOG went to press word was received that the SlU-manned Bull Line vessel Suzanne was the first to reach the blazing Coast Guard cutter Eastwind, 10 crewmen of which were kill­ ed and 21 burned when she collided Tuesday morning with the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. A full account of the Seafarers' role in the rescue will appear in the next week's LOG. TWO BILLS UP Meanwhile, Representative Schuyler Otis Bland, (D., Va.) chairman of the House Commit­ tee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, introduced a bill into the House of Representatives to close the loophole of which Hoff­ man has tried to take advantage. Senator Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.) offered a companion bill in the Senate solidly guarantee­ ing at least 50 percent of all re­ lief cargoes for American ships. Hoffman's decision to put things off until April 1 was dis­ closed on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting he held with. Senator Magnuson, a spokesman'for Rep­ resentative Bland, representatives of the Seafarers, the powerful AFL Maritime Trades and Metal Trades departments, other unions and the industry. After the meeting Congres-sional Committees on shipping decided to start open hearings on January 25. On that date, the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and the House Com­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries will start heai-ing wit­ nesses jointly on the 50 percent nxle. Hoffman has contended since ehx'ly December that as the law (Continued on Page 14) A&G Election Results Anneunoed cessful candidates, the official vole tabulation and the Gen­ eral Tallying Committee's re­ port appear on page three.) The officials who will conduct the District's affairs in 1949 were chosen from a field of 61 contestants in the balloting which began Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31, 1948. Voting was confined to the ports that are part of the At­ lantic and Gulf District only, since each of the various dis­ tricts of the Seafarers Intexmational Union conducts its own election. Serving on the General Tally­ ing Committee were six rank and file Union members, two from each of the three depart­ ments—^Deck, Engine and Stew­ ards—^who were elected by a "show-of-book" vote at the reg­ ular membership meeting in the Port of New' York on Jan. 12. Nearly 2,000 members were present at the New York meet­ ing at which the six committee­ men were chosen from among 16 nominees. Committeemen and the depart­ ments they represent are: Sam Luttrell and Milton Williams, Deck; Pete Larsen and Matt Fiel<^, Engine, and Eddie Mooney and Don (Tiny) Mease, Stew­ ards. �page Two THE &EAPARERS LOG Friday, January 21/ ISif" SEAFARERS LOG •1 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh Ihe American FederaUon of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnoyer 2-2764 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Speaks The ballot in the Atlantic and Gulf District's annua elections is one of the many effective ways in which Sea­ farers express their attitude on the administration p:: Union affairs. • From the results of the 1948 balloting announcec this week by the General Tallying Committee, it appears that the District membership is overwhelmingly in favor of continuing the Union program, which has maintainec for them the top wages' and best working conditions in the maritime industry. The vote may also be interpreted as a vigorous en­ dorsement of the Union's policy of expanding the role of the Seafarers in the general labor movement through stepped up cooperation with other trade unions. It is this policy of inter-union cooperation, ihcidentally, which has enabled the SIU to make such headway hi the critical battle now being waged against the Hoff­ man proposal. Because of the magnificent support given the Seafarers by organized labor throughout the nation, the Hoffman plan—^which, if it becomes effective, wiU cost the jobs of thousands of American seamen^—looks as though it were doomed. \ By their approval of the program and policies so successfully implemented by the Union, the Seafarers have demonstrated that they want again to face the prob­ lems of a new year with the assurance that everything possible will be done for the sole purpose of improving their economic position and protecting their hard-won security. Those newly-elected to Union positions and those returned to office will proceed on the course approved by the membership. And—thanks to the for^ightedness of Union policy --Seafarers now realize they do not fight alone. Events of the past few weeks have proved that other unions, as Wei) as the SIU, believe in united action by organized labor whenever the well-being of any of its members is affected. Belated Recognition . Members of the 81st Congress, which went into session Jan. 3, seem to be guided by consciences that offer a ray of hope to all American seamen who served their nation aboard U. S. merchant ships in World War II, and who now face induction into the armed forces. Several bills recognizing the role of seamen in the conflict have already been presented to the House. Prominent among these measures is the one introduced on Jan. 6 by Representative Abraham J. Multer of Brook­ lyn. Congressman Multer's bill—H.R. 953—^which has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, calls for amendment of the Selective Sen ice Act of 1948 to read, in part: "No person who served in the Merchant Marine between 1, 1940, and Dec. 31, 1946, for twelve months or more, shall be liable for induction for training and service..." Congressman Multer's action is commendable. If (enough of his colleagues share his view, the injustice committed against seamen-veterans of World War II stands a good chance of being eradicated. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of yoiur ward. Statm Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten • Island Hospital at the foUow- . ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 5th and 6th floors.) These are ihe Unioa Britfhen eurreallv In the marine hofpitals. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pm. «i xqN»la(i hy the Pen AgehlirTh^ BcoUum find lime hanging (on 3rd and 4th floors.) heaeilf an Arir hende. J>o wbaf-ymi can lo cheer Ihem op by Saturday* — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. wriling to them. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOBILE MARINE HOSP. E. C. LAWSON « ^ MASTANTUNO V. E. PETERS H. SWANN C. B. VIKEN W. PETERS S. LE BLANC ' C. BOGliCKI E. B. McGUFFY D. MC KINNIE :• W. R. ROSS X, ^ % G. MESHOVER , . L. J. WECKS GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. GARDNER C. R. SIMMONS J. GIVENS A. BLAIS .T J. E. TfORDSTROM W. WESTCOTT E. DEAN , H. M. HANKEE D. HUTCHINGS D. FOICA ' E. SMITH J. J. O'CONNOR J. YOUNG ' IE. JARRETT S. R. PARIS tit R. B. DEARMAN M. FOSTER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ' M. MAYNARD » » b W.HUNT X % % BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. T. BENNETT NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL FRANK ALASSAVICH J. W. TAYLOR S. C. FOREMAN VIC MILAZZO N. DORPMANS A. N. LIPARI JOSEPH E. GALLANT M. J. LUCAS HARRY J. CRONIN A. MARTINSEN % % J. DENNIS BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. W. NORRIS •/ • F. L. SCHUQUE F. STOKES ' ir L. THOMAS E. SOTO J. BLANCHARD • ^ J. SWOBODA B. MALDONADO J. P. WETZLER M. DAVIS G. ROTZ E. T. WATERS O. J. HARDEN O. HOWELL G-. STEPANCHUK S. WILSON V. P. SALLINGS J. GRANGAARD J. B. PURVIS .H. C. MURPHY t-t t G. A. CARROLL A. WARD , SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. •J. BROWN .G..MEHL W.C.HALL G. MALONEY A. C. McALPIN ; B. FREY F. BIVINS L. MARSH i TJ- ^TITJTJHIW. . L. CASE H. R. BELL f' L. EVANS W. FEaOTHOtJT R. ANDERSON .i |v D. RUSSO E. VITEK •• R. FLAGLER -; f B. W.BIGGS T. A. CARROLL : "M. PLYER • .' Mm Now h no Marm Hospitt^ �Friday. January 21. 1949 THE S E AP ARE R.S LOG Page Three Results Of A&G District Election The final vote summary of the Atlantic and Gulf District $ election as certified by the. General Tallying Committee appears below. The successful candidates, who will hold office during 1949, are indicated by asterisks. The balloting period began on Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31. 1948. Sixty-one candidates competed on the annual ballot for the 33 elective Headquarters and Port, positions. Tallying of the votes got under way Jan. 13 "and was completed Jan. 19. The committee was elected at the New York regular membership meeting of Jan. 12. t— ^ Secretary-Treasurer Stewards Patrolman 4,940* L. Garabedian, 10656 256 B, Gonzalez, 125 Paul Hall, 190 5,659* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,283 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 308 6,223 6,223 NORFOLK Assistant Sec.-Treas. (3) Agent R. Matthews, 154 5,151* B. Rees, 95 5,026* J. P. Shuler, 101 5,322* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,197 J. Volpian, 56 4,615* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 3,581 6,223 AS THE VOTE TABULATION NEARED COMPLETION SAVANNAH Agent BOSTON W. J. Brantley, 111 1,491 Agent C. Starling, 6920 3,911* J. Sweeney, 1530 1,471 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 821 E. Tilley, 75 4.320* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 432 6,223 TAMPA / 6,223 Agent Joint Patrolman 5,179* B. O. Dakin, 180 540 R. White, 57 J. Williams, 7161 556 B. Lawson, 894 4,149* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 488 J. R. Marshall, 322 ..: i... 344 Members of the General Tallying Committee are shown in photo above, taken shortly D. Sheehan, 22856 679 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 511 before results of the annual Atlantic and Gulf District elections were announced. Around the MOBILE table, left to right are Milton B. Williams (Deck), D. Mease (Stewards), Pete Larsen (Engine), 6,223 Agent Sam Luttrell (Deck), Eddie Mooney (Stewards) and Matt Fields (Engine). C. Tanner, 44 5,342* Committee wcis elected at the Jan. 12 regular membership meeting in the Port of New NEW YORK Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 881 York, after 16 nominees competed for the positions. The committee's report and tabulation of Agent the votes cast in the balloting, which ended on Dec. 31, appear elsewhere on this page. Joe Algina, 1320 5,372* 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 851 Joint Patrolmen (2) R. Jordan, 71 4,591* 6,223 W: Morris, 264 4,721* Deck Patrolmen (2) E. Smith, 20057 1,085 C. Gibbs, 2341 4.668* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,049 L. Goflin, 4526 4,543* E. Guszczynsky, 3100 1,072 Thirty-three unclaimed permits 12,446 We, the undersigned Tally Committee, duly elected Write-ins, Voids, No Vbtes 2,163 arc being held in the Mobile NEW ORLEANS Branch, the Port Agent an­ -at the regular business meeting of January 12, 1949, Agent 12,446 nounced this week. He said that E. Sheppard, 203 5,448* at Headquarters, submit the following report and recom­ Engine Patrolmen (2) If the cards are not picked up in J. Drawdy, 28523 ..* 4.364 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 775 tlie near future they will be for­ mendations: J. Purcell, 7802 ... 4,795* warded to Headquarters. 6,223 C. Scofield, 21536 1,133 Ail used ballots from all ports were counted and The 33 peiTtiits bear the fol­ Deck Patrolman Write-ins, Voids, No Voles 2,154 lowing names and numbers: the correct tally is submitted herein. An asterik is D. F. Byrne, 145 332 William Owen Adair, P-3, 367 placed beside the names of the candidates that were 12,446 H. Hill, 6409 14549; William Anderson, P-3, L. Johnston, 53 3,862* Stewards Patrolmen (2) elected to office. The ballots used and unused in each 14254. 890 A. J. Cobbs, 371 1,676 F. Sullivan, 2 Wallace Thurston, Bly, Jr., port were checked and the correct check is submitted. R. Gonzales, 174 4,788* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 772 P-3. 11387; Robert Joel Bullock, H. Guinier, 478 ....:. 3,905f P-3, 2222; Edward Burke, P-3, It is to be pointed out that this Committee, on 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,077 7721. Engine Patrolman checking various ports and tally sheets, with the ex­ Cleave Gillen Sagales, P-3, 5,092* 12,446 C. Stephens, 76 ception of Savannah, found that all reports submitted 2418. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,131 Joint Patrolmen (2) Dykes, C. B., P-3, 15187. by all outport's committees were correct and in nearly T. Babkowski, 7391 3,991* William MUton Elliott, P-3, 6,223 F. Stewart, 4935 : 4,697* every case checked exactly with the New York Head-, 10782. Stewards Patrolman G. Suit, 6951 871 George W. Fritts, P-3, 2176; quarters Committee's final tallies. In a few isolated 491 J. Ward, 21311 1,033 A. Gowder, 36884 Charles O. Franks, P-3, 9824; 1,277 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,854 D. Hall, 23886 instances where the findings of the various committees Jack M. Ford, P-3, 3304. H. Troxclair, 6743 3,789' differ, the differences were slight and made no change James Daniel Griffin, P-3, 12,446 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 666 14851; John Hunter Gooldy, P-3, whatsoever in the final results of the election for any 5612. PHILADELPHIA 6,223 office. Johnnie Rufus Holladay, P-3, Agent GALVESTON 14572; Ralph Lee Herndon, P-3, J. Sheehan, 306 5,130* The Agent in Savannah reported that in the last Agent 15515; Rolf Berg Hanssen, P-3, G. V. Thobe, 40164 ...:. 568 K. Alsop, 7311 4,996* few days of the election, the ballot box had not been 14573; Wm. Franklin Helms, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 525 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,227 properly locked. As a result of this, the Port of 10967. Van LinvUle Jernigan, P-3, Savannah sent their entire report for Headquarters . 6,223 6,223 7456; Clifton E. Johnson, P-3, Committee's ection. Inasmuch as the Savannah Port's Patrolman BALTIMORE 11914. votes would have had no bearing on the outcome of this J. DeVito, 185 ..: 205 Isaac J. Lambert, P-3, 14269; Agent . J. Kelly, 10 461 election whatsoever, this Committee has included that John C. Laugudus, P-3, 2331. M. A, Becl^ 937 «27 J. Morrison, 34213 3,713* Marion L. Musgrove, P-3, 8422. Port's tally in this report. W. Rentz, 26445 4.850* R. Sweeney, 20 1 978 James Harable Perkins, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 446 J. Tucker, 2209 ., 225 Full copies of the reports contained in this docu­ 5284. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 641 Howard Clifford Ralston, P-3, ment with the original signatures are on file in Head­ 6,223 2277; James WUliam Rice, P-3. Deck Patrolman quarters Office of this Union. 6,223 2156. E. Hogge, 3168 :.. 925 Henry Leon Sharp, P-3; Gustav SAN JUAN Sam B. Luttrell, 46568 L. Johnson, 108 ;... 4,706* Colfrid Svenssoii, P-3, 7900; J. Agent Write-ins, Voids, No Votes, 592 Donald Mease, 100253 V. Snipes P-3, 7023. D. Butts, 190 673 Eddie Mooney, 46671 John Tucker, P-3, 7521; Carl 893 6,223 S. Colls, 21085 Whitman Taylor, P-3, 12335; L. Craddock, 25822 3,439* Engine Patrolman Matt Fields, 26924 Murdock Harry Thomas, P-3, 654 W. Siekmann, 7086 4,889* C. Martin, 16 Milton B. Williams, 39415 3224. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,334 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 564 Floyd Walker, P-3, 2310; Louis Lars Hillert*, 48392 \ L. Welborn, P-3, 8795. 6,223 6,223 18,669 Text Of Tallying Cemmittee Report And Recommendations Permits Being Held in Mobile �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Capable SlU Crewmen Highlight Week's Payoff In Philadelphia By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER LOG HeaJ Of BA Cathelic CM Praises Seafarers'Spirit Friday. January 21, 1S49 Booms; New Hall Opened lnTacoma,Wasli. Father John David, head of the Catholic Maritime Club in PHILADELPHIA — One of the of the membership and will re­ Buenos Aires and a staunch friend of SIU members, recently vessels that came in here this ceive, therefore, the utn^ost co­ - By FRENCHY MICHELET spoke before a branch meeting in New Orleans where he had week, the SS Frank Spencer, operation fi'om all hands. high praise for the SIU and its members. SAN FRANCISCO—A gener­ gave evei-y indication that she Something else that has caused Intioduced to the meeting by Father MacDonald of the ous response from other ports was manned by a competent a great deal of comment arovuid New Orleans Cjdholic Maritime Club. Father David is an old here is the very fine job done by has- eased the situation on this crew. friend to members of the SIU, many of whom met him while The payoff was fast and clean. our Headquarters staff in enlist­ coast a great deal. We've shipped aboard Missisrippi ships that visited Buenos Aires. Since the Spencer, a South At­ ing such widespread support for In his address he urged SIU members to take a personal a good many permits in the lantic vessel, was a good ship,- our fight to defeat the Hoffman interest in the Union and work for the attainment of the process. there were very few replace­ proposal. objectives set forth by the majority. We' owe them a vote of thanks Nevertheless, there still exists ment called for. We shipped The full text of his address is as follows: several men aboard, and watched and we owe a vote of gratitude, an acute shortage of rated men "The Union is the seaman's bulwark of protection. In her shove off with a load of too, to the trade unions which the struggle to obtain better living and working conditions, out here. ABs' are particularly wheat destined for Tfieste. The have rallied to our cause. it quickly became evident that the seamen had to band to­ needed. Half a dozen carloads I had occasion to be at HeadSpencer came in here after a trip gether and work as a unit in order to attain the ideals for of permits arrived over the quarter's in New York for a few to Germany. which they strove. houm one day last week, and weekend. "What's more, every­ Another vessel to pay off here OBLIGATION TO ALL was the Sanford B. Dole, the while there I had the pleasure of body found a job immediately "This united front places upon each union member the Metro Petroleum Corporation. running into ^veral old friends —and we could use another hall duty and the obligation making union issues a personal This Liberty tanker has been on and former shipmates. matter. It is a duty and an obligation that the individual a dozen carloads at this writing. the molasses run to Cuba, and" Among them were such sterl­ is not free to shirk. The boys arriving from th^ her arrival this week marked the ing guys as Santos Garcia, that "Differences of opinion will undoubtedly arise, but once East Coast and the Gulf claim first time she has been in the 300-pound lover from down New these differences have been set iorth in a derision then the Orleans way; Pete King, bellyPort of Philadelphia. it's a tough ride over the moun-. individual members must seek to ooperate and follow out robber par excellence; Whitey that derision. , tains to get here, but that the ORGANIZING VICTORY Bank, pride of Milwaukee and The members of the union must take a personal share ride is worthwhile, for they all The Dole came under the SIU New York, and a number of in that decision and in every activity that pertains to the get good berths without waiting. flag due to the efforts of our other pals I have sailed with and union. - This personal, active attitude will insure and pre­ Organizing Department during hope to sail with again—soon. SHIPS AND JOBS serve a sound ludon membership. It will insure a sound, their 1948 drive for more ships That's about all from Philly active, vRa}' uiuon. For the immediate future, any­ and jobs for our members. I feel right now. Look for me next 'IVfaen the mea^rs take care to have such a union body heading this way would : sure that 1949 will be a period week, because I'll have a special then riiey will have a union that will take care of its be wise to set a course for Ta- . of even greater effort in this message for you anjd I believe meafbecs. Take a sound, personal, active interest in the coma, Washington. That's where direction. I'll really be saying so long. Un­ Union so that a sound, active, personal union can take we will need the most men dur­ The Dole paid off in very good til then, good luck and good care of you." ing the next few weeks. shape, with absolutely no dis­ sailing! puted overtime a fact which I be­ lu fact, we've had to open a lieve is proof that there was con­ Hall in Tacoma to handle the siderable harmony between the rush. The address: 1519 Pacific crew and topside. It is always a Street, Tacoma. Don't forget it. practical-minded, sober crew There are several new ships working together as true Union By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ cargoes of any classification in forgets a lot of things when he to be delivered from the ship­ foreign ships it means the end talks like that- And he forgets Brothers. BALTIMORE Shipping did of the American merchant, ma­ all about the lives and jobs of yards up there and each one Another bit of evidence that slow up a bit here this week, must be crewed. And within a speaks highly for the Dole crew but we look forward to an early rine, and it means that yoti and 10,000 or 15,000 seamen and the month there will be four payr I_ are subsidizing foreign fleets. thousands in the allied trades is the fact that they brought in upswing. . Jfow we have nothing against —longshoremen, shipyard work­ offs there from the long run to a clean ship. What held us down was the foreign seamen, many of whom ers, teamsters, etc. the Far East. Several SIU ships arrived here fact that three Ore ships and He forgets these seamen went . On the local front, we have in transit and they helped pro­ three Cahnars were in the ship­ are good guys but underpaicL through a lot of mine areas and kept busy with office afBut there is no reason why we vide jobs for our boys on the yard for repairs. When they should handthem our jobs, all dive bomber and torpedo at- f^ks, while Bob Pohle covered beach. come out we should be in good of our jobs. tacks to help win the war. He the waterfront settling beefs and shape. MCDONOUGH DIES We got those jobs -the hard forgets that these seamen had doing what else the membership The vessels in the shipyard way. We got wages and- condi­ - 6,000 shipmates who didn't come I wanted. Keeping the ships in We were saddened this week explain why we had nine pay­ tions the hard v/ay. But - if the back from the war. So he wants shape out here has been a tough by the sudden death of one of offs to only four sign-ons. foreign companies get all the to reward the survivors by job since the end of the strike. our oldtimers. Brother Charles More important than the fact cargoes we'll -be left holding the heaving them on the beach, All the headaches have been McDonough passed away in that we are having a slow week Well, we and our allies are worth the trouble. Every one Staten Island Marine Hospital, or two, because of temporary bag. where he was taken after being shipyard lay-ups, is the fight on Hoffman thinks he will save not going to let him get away has meant more jobs for A&G money shipping foreign. But he'with his scheme. men. returned to the States from the the Paul Hoffman Plan to sweep SS Governor Sparks in a Ger­ the U.S. merchant m^ine from man port. the high seas. Brother McDonough was a RALLY ROUND Chief Cook and was well-liked If Hoffman is permitted to by everyone who sailed with have his way, all that talk we AlawaL from Europe, and the The towboats of the SIU's Ma­ By GAL TANNER him. He was a full bookmember used to hear about maintaining Antinous from a coastwise run. rine Allied Workers division took and his widow will, of course, re­ the U.S. merchant marine as MOBILE—^We have the prom­ The last four ships are operated care of 29 relief jobs during -the ceive the Union death benefits. the world's biggest and finest ise of better shipping next week by Waterman. past week. This helped out the Several SIU members and will prove to have been so much with Waterman expecting a few Sign-ons were the Cavalier, Brothers who didn't want long former shipmates of Brother Mc­ hot air. ships and Alcoa's passenger ves­ Wild Ranger and Governor Kil- trips'at this time, but could use Donough attended the funeral We are putting up a big bat­ sels. scheduled for visits- to this by. In transit we covered the some dough in their pockets. services and a wreath from the tle. We are taking our case to port. Alcoa Runner and the Ponce With balloting ended in the Union was among the flowers the country. Our fellow trade The past week saw us ship DeLeon. election for 1949 officials, the around his bier. unionists are Tallying to our 63 men while handling-five pay­ In the report from, this city membership in this port is now With the Tallying Committee cause, and most of the men in offs and three sign-ons. The pay­ last week we said that Water­ awaiting the tally of the Head­ hard at work counting the bal­ Congress who write the laws offs were the Alcoa Cavalier, in man was planning to take six quarters Balloting Committee. lots, the members here are av/ait- understand and sympathize with from the British West Indies; liberties from the lay-up fleet. One thing is sure, whoever is ing the results, and whoever are our arguments. the Governor ' Brandon, in from So far no action has been forth­ elected will definitely reflect the the winners, we know that the If we ship more than half a Far East run; the Wild Bang­ coming. It seems that the Mari­ wishes of the majority. In this men elected represent the will these relief and rehabilitation er, in from Puerto Rico; the time Commission has put a few port we turned in a record bal­ barriers in the way. They won't lot, with well over 700 votes charter the ships for use on cast. Waterman's franchise-runs, but This week we have nothing reserve the right to name the to xeport on the scheduled reno­ By SOL COLLS the activity that will come when utes iSte, or a Steward feeling runs on which the ships may vating of the Mobile* Hall.-We the season gets roUing heavy. the passageway should have be used, such as Army time­ at-e still waiting word from SIU SAN JUAN—This is the slack Most of the ships to come in been mopped better—^little mat­ charters and nitrate runs. Headquarters. When the goperiod between the sugar sea­ called for shoregangs. The Ma­ ters like that. ahead signal is given, we will DUE EVENTUALLY sons and, naturally, shipping is rina, Dorothy and Monroe took The only matter to provoke put .into motion our plans to at a slow pace. Until the end of shoregangs as did the MV Ponce, any discussion- of any sort was What it boils down to is that make this a first class SIU Hall, the month, when the sugar be­ now tied up in Ponce. We had the question of whether or not Waterman will eventually put on par with" the best in the expected one of the Cuba Dis­ gins to go out on the ships again, tilling ships in port this week, a Carpenter has the right to the ships into service, but it Union. stand a gangway watch. might be anywhere from three Before closing,, here's a roll we'll have to get along with only but she didn't show up. Maybe Is he in line for the work? We weeks to three months. If the call of oldtimers currently oh a handful of ships a week. next week. hope Headquarters will clarify company could use the^ ships on the Mobile beach: R. C. Reyn­ This week's visitors numbered On the ships to come in, we this matter for us, as we are up its own runs, the ships would olds, W. C. Boyd, B. C.. Jordan, 1 five: the Monarch of the Seas, had iitUe trouble in squeuing in the air for a solution. • be pidlril out right away. Wa­ W. J. McNeU, D. E. McNeil, the Suzanne, the Dorothy, the away the routine beefs which Editor's Note: Headqx^ers terman is still working on the Eric Gronberg, T. Bernsee, A. Monroe and the Marina —: ajarose. afost of them were minor, says that' Cfopeniers do not deal "We will keep the members Devine, E. V.. Webb, J. G. Av­ trickle of business compared wfthl like a man turning to ten min- slaxid posted inrthe LOG. ery and L. Myrex.' .. Baltimore Expects Early Shipping Upswing Port AAobik Expects Shipping To Improve Puerto Rico Awaits Sugar Season To Sting Spuit �Friday, January 21. 1849 THE.SEAFARERS Louis Galmni Buried At Sea LOG Page Fire Job-Hungry Engineers Leeking For The Sill's Eiectrician Jobs On December '21, burial serv­ ices were held aboard the Zedulon Pike for veteran Seafarer Louis Galvani, .whose body had been recovered from the sea by By JAMES PURCELL the crew. , Services were marked by a In the past few months a host brief eulogy by the Mate and a of criticism has been leveled at sermon by the ship's Captain, SIU Electricians by the Engi­ following which Brother Galneers aboard SIU ships, all of the vani's body was committed to blasts aimed at discrediting the the Pacific. He was 50 years old Electricians shipped to the ships at the time of his death. by the SIU. A letter to the LOG from These men have been accused Zebulon Pike Delegates detailed of being incompetent, ignorant the events surrounding his death. of their work and even,' in one The letter states: case, as a saboteur. . "At 7 P.M. on December 21, So far the Union has been suc­ Galvani was seen in the water cessful in proving these charges oft the stern of the ship. The false as they arise, but the point alarm was sounded and the ves­ of irritation is this: Why "are sel halted. Immediately a boat these charges being made? LOUIS GALVANI was lowered and the search be­ It is our opinion that the is­ gun. sue is strictly pork chops. The "The search was made under secure the aid of a doctor, but meat is hanging high for Engi­ difficult circumstances, as the the radio reported no passenger neers and they are out to capture sun had just set and the visi­ ships in the area. All hope was these jobs for their members. then abandoned." bility was very poor. After scanThey have already accomAn oldtimer in the Union, Iiing the sea for over an hour 'plished this aboard the NMUthe boat returned to the ship well-liked and well-known, Gal­ !contracted U.S. Lines ships. In and there, near the ship, Gal- vani was serving as Deck En­ that fieet the Engineers control •yani's body was found and taken gineer aboard the Pike, which the bulk of the Electrician.?' jobs. was bound to the Far East with aboard." Why they have set their sights The Delegates' letter contin­ a cargo of coal. He had been a member of the on the Electricians is obvious: ues: SIU since 1942 and carried Book {Electricians now enjoy top pay "Aboard ship artificial res­ No. 21711. When ashore he had and good conditions. It is then piration was begun and con­ tinued without a halt for seven made his home in Brookljm, only natural for the Engineers to I look upon these jobs as choice hours. The captain attempted to New York. plums for their members—thus around with tags removed and the campaign to discredit the numbers missing. This will abilities of Electricians shipped cause the relief man to lose from the SIU Halls. time trying to find the proper coil for the equipment under re­ USEFUL TIPS pair. To be on the safe side, and A good idea is to keep all tools prevent the Engineers from hav­ and equipment in their proper ing any solid basis for their ac­ places and an up-to-date log ac­ cusation—and at the .same time count of work completed. nip any big beefs in the bud—a If the Electrician, because of few suggestions are herein of­ fered SIU Electricians. These, unusual circumstances, has to however, are merely suggestions, pile off the ship in a hurry the newcomer in such a situation and not hard and fast rules: On every SIU ship, a Kardex will be faced with a jig-sawMegagraph sj'stem should be in­ puzzle. If at the end of a voyage the stalled to record the motor data, greasing record, brush sizes and relief Electrician shows up be-; numbers and the location of the fore' the payoff, it would be beneficial if the retiring Electri­ spare parts box. cian would show the relief man This record will help the new man coming aboard to locate around the plant and point out spare parts inunediately, save a various gear that has a tendency lot of griping and inform him to act up. when motors and equipment DIFFERENT SET-UPS were last serviced. The reason this courtesy is Moreover, a duplicate copy of needed is that there are many requisitions ^should be kept on types of ships, each with a dif­ board at all times to prevent a ferent electrical set-up. As most duplication of orders. When Electricians know, the equip­ spare parts are used, replace­ ment is different on ships and the ments should be ordered upon location of panel boxes, controls, completion of the voyage. and so on, is not standard. A complete set of tools and in­ It is my belief that a little struments, such as meggers, more cooperation among the should be on board the ship, sup­ Electricians will go far toward plied by the company. eliminating a good number of smooth operating crew. Electricians are not compen­ beefs, gripes and petty jealousies The crew got a bellyful of the sated for the use of their own that now exist, and will close the guys and had the Patrolmen tools on the same basis as the gap that the Engineers are trying straighten them out at the pay- carpenters. ' All tools are to be to exploit in their campaign to left aboard ship so the next man hard time all Electricians. will be able to do his job effi­ In conclusion, I'd like to point ciently. out to Electricians that these .are On another point: When, an your jobs and your responsibili­ Electrician has torn down equip­ ties. Gashounds and incompet­ ment for repair and parts have ents ha%'e no place in these posi­ been ordered, he should tag the tions. equipment with all data neces­ The SIU is going to i-etain jobs sary to make it easy for the next for its membership, and iiTeElectrician to square awaj' the sponsible members will not be al­ job. lowed to jeopai-dize the jobs of He shouldn't leave coils lying othei-s in this r-ating. Bringing Feuds Aboard Ship Wili Disrupt Marquette Victory and the Anniston City, Isthmian; the KathNEW YORK — The news is ryn, Bull. Short but not so sweet in this Sign-ons were but two. The port this week. We've hit a Marine Star, Robin; and the City lull—a temporary one, we hope— of Alma, Waterman. That was in which we handled a low num­ the sad tale for this week. It ber of ships for the week. Rumor wasn't quite as bad as it looks. has it that a lot of the operators There were several ships in-tran-' diverted their ships from this sit here that took men, but in port in anticipation of a tug­ no great number. boat strike. The differences be­ Of the ships that paid off, the tween the tugboatmen and the Marquette Victoiy was the only operators have been settled, so if one producing a beef worthy of that was the reason, good ship­ comment. On that ship were ping should return to this port two Electricians who just didn't in a matter of days. like each other. In the meantime, the record of They didn't get along with one the past week doesn't make for another, so they didn't tiy to off. It settled the matter, but igood reading. We paid off the their screwball tactics hadn't Raphael Semmes and Fairland, work together. Their bickering, helped crew harmony any. By KEITH ALSOP Watennan; the New London, fighting, wrangling and hell-rais­ If guys don't get along, noth­ New London Tankers, Inc.; the ing disrupted the otherwise ing anyone can do will make GALVESTON—If the current tangle, but other than that she spurt of shipping continues for cleared in quick time. them enjoy each other's com­ any length of time, "we should IN TRANSITS. TOO pany. But at the same time if come close to clearing the beach In addition to payoffs and two men have to work together, of men. sign-ons, we busied ourselves Some of the oldtimers are they should do their work as TAMPA — Shipping really For weeks we have hobbled with the in-transit and unorgan­ they ai-e supposed to do it and picked up pretty well around doubling up and taking apart­ .«ettle their differences on the along at a slow pace, unable to ized ships. SlU-contracted ships ments for a while. here this week. pieibead, not on the ship. The report the good news that has in-transit here last week were A fellow can get an apartment , We ..had three Watermans in. rest of the crew deserves that been coming from the other the Mae, Seatrain New York, ports, particularly the West Evistar, Julesburg, Edith, SeaThey were the Canton Victory, for 35 bucks a month. By consideration. j train Texas, Clairbome, Seatrain up with another That's about the works for this Goast. the Antinous and the De Soto. doubling Within a day or two we will Brother, he doesn't have to carry week from here. The Patrolmen i This' week we found ourselves Havana. have another Waterman, the much of a bur-den so far as rent are getting restless for a swarm; with a good herd of ships and I In line with the organizing Bessemer Victory, and a Bidl is concerned. Then, if somebody of ships to handle, but in the sent men out in good numbers. program we rushed over to Hous­ brings around a string of fish, meantime they have to be satis-1 The payoffs disposed with during ton to cover a Cities Service Line vessel, the Carolyn. and somebody else has good luck fied with the routine duties in the past week were the Ponce ship in that port, but missed The Canton Victory was the her by a few minutes. Those himting squirrels, the meal situa­ the Headquarters office. only ship tp payoff here, but we |DeLeon of Waterman, which babies don't hang around long. tion is well under control. have sent quite a few replaceIn the .spring-like weather paid off at Orange; the Wacosta So you see why a lot of SIU we've been enpoying the past of Waterman, which paid off in The press of business among our inents to everything that has come in, which keeps things oldtimers like to put in time in few days, I can't say I blame Galveston; the Joseph. Teal, an­ regular ships made it difficult to leave for Houston until the last Tampa. pretty shipshape. them for wanting to get out other Waterman, paid off in minute, but we'll get the other Houston; the Hurricane, in Port There was a bit of a beef In fact, a lot of you must know along the waterfront. Arthur;- the John Hanson, paid OS ships as they touch in this aboard the Canton which held some of the oldtimers who are in off in Galveston, and the Mosoil, area from now on, even if we her up three hours. However, this port right now. You carr have to hire a rocket ship. which paid off in Galveston. we got her squared away at last. run into Charlie Lee, "One After the smoke of a busy The State AFL Convention will Round" King, Don Sammons, Sign-ons numbered five. They week had cleai-ed, we counted The A&G District has had be held in Lakeland next month. "Fat Boy" Velasco, Markos were the Ponce DeLeon, John to open a temporary Hall in Hanson, Wacosta, Joseph Teal noses around the Hall and found Lakeland is just a few mUes Franggos, Buddy Haas or Jim a few of the oldtimers still Tacoma, Washington, because and Hurricane. from here and it will be easy for Hand-^just to name a few. hanging on. Their ranks were our representatives to attend. Velasco has registered to ship, of the rush of business in The payoffs came off without severely depleted, but a few Pacific Northwest ports. The SIU is always active at the though, so you'd better hurry if a hitch. The Mosoil. was in very hardy souls remained. The address is 1519 Pacific convention. good shape, had~ a good. skipper For the record they are George you want to see him. He's ready Street, Tacoma. to retire from the hack-pushing BOOSTS FLORIDA Brothers heading for the and a happy crew. The Hurri­ Yeager, Ray Sweeney, M. DouWe are having some nice industry. West Coast where shipping cane was clean, and. with no cette. Stew Mona.st, Henry A. ~ Jimmy Jones is back after a is'-good are advised to go to disputed overtime to untangle, (Pegleg) .Anderson and S. E. weather these days. Last week Hams. We expect to scratch was coolish, but now we are few weeks aboai'd the Florida. Tacoma where jobs will, be she made for a fast payoff. their names from the roster be- || The Wacosta had aminor beef getting what Florida is famous He says she's a nice ship to . ride plentiful for several weeks. fore next week. which took a riiort while to un­ in the Engine Roonfi. for. By JOE ALGINA Shipping Picks Up In Galveston Tampa Shipping Matches Weather Tacoma Hail �Page Six THE SE A FAR E R S LOG Frazzled Ross Crewmen Condemn Companies' Use Of Hired Planes When the frazzled crew destined for the SS Pontns H. Ross landed on solid Seattle ground after a cross-country flight from New York, all hands uncrossed their fingers and turned thumbs down on charter plane transpor­ tation. [their attack on charter plane we piled on. Came the order Twenty Days As Fisherman Produces Net Full Of Woes Seafarers in Galveston these days are wiping salty tears from their eyes and uttering soft words of consolation to Seafarer Guy Whitehurst. Guy's tale of woe is fast becoming legend along the Texas coast and wher­ ever seagoing men gather the conversation turns to discussion of the "twenty days of Guy Whitehurst." Before the tale takes on the proportions of a folk story, wherein every teller adds his Roundly scoring the use of transport with a detailed ac„ .1 'Fasten aU life belts.' Those of non-scheduled airline outfits ^n ^he flight, which they us who didn't have broken belts transporting SIU crews from port recalled wartime sailing haz- complied. The rest were quickly to port, the Pontus H. Ross Sea1942-43-44 and which, assured that they would be in farers, now plying, the seas en significantly, began on no danger. route to Japan, urged that steps 7 Newark airport, "The trees and darkness came be taken to prevent others from Despite the grimmer aspects rushing at us and we were off. being hauled similarly as "hu­ of the airborne venture, the Ross Twenty-four hearts and true for man cargo." Seafarers credited the aircraft's dear old Seafarers and, we might The steamship companies, ag­ reed the Ross crew, should be crew with contributing some mention—^jobs for ourselves as required to "carry us on recog­ pleasant moments to the trip. well. nized, dependable and regular They had high praise for the "... after a few hours and a plane's stewardess and for the cup of warm coffee, we were flight planes. pilots, who gave a daring demon­ dropped at Kansas City, a brief . "Life is just too short to gam­ ble it that way," they added stration of skill on several oc- stop having been made in Col­ castions. umbus, Ohio. We were quite philosophically. The account of the SIU crew's some tiihe behind schedule beThe Ross Seafarers bolstered air-journey to the Ross, a Smith cause of the tremendous load, and Johnson ship, was drafted the head winds, etc. Those two in the form of a letter to the motors sure had been doing yeoUnion by Harry L. Franklin, at . man work. Smith and Johnson, a shipboard meeting. Co-signers true to their reputation with us, of the letter with Franklin were i had given each man a draw of James Wilkie, stewards delegate; j ten dollars before leaving NewJohn Aullanes, deck delegate. I ark, so all hands had money for A warning to all Seafarers who and Blackie Marshall, engine something to eat. Kansas City with a hit Brazil to be on the look-out delegate. Culled from the letter were new crew. Captain Sullivan was for phony 50 dollar bills which the following highlights: truly a great pilot. When the are flooding that country has "We took the job off the 'mag' started missing, he promptbeen made in a letter to the LOG GUY WHITEHURST board at 11 A.M., Dec. 7. We ly grounded at Sioux City, Iowa, fi-om Seafarer WUliam Glick. were told 'only 40 pounds of We learned later he had a Glick, crewmember of the Del luggage, fly to-night to Seattle, spare 'mag' but didn't want to own embellishments to the story, let's get the original version into Sud, which visited Rio recently, be there in the morning, ship ^take any chances. the lecord, just for posterity's found himself on the short end going. to Japan.' "... Having hung around a sake. of a phony U. S. fifty when he ".. . Down to the office of couple, of hours and learning accepted the bill in payment Smith and Johnson we went. Or­ that the plane was being re­ The story, as Guy tells it, took from a Brazilian. All efforts of ders were for us to report back paired, SuUivan arranged for a place in late November, when he the steamed-up Del Sud crew at 6:30 P.M. when transportation bus tour into town in that very paid off the SS Evistar. Shipping being on the slow bell' Guy deto trace the phony bill passei-s would be arranged to Newark cold sub-zero weather. ., ,. , , . cided to make a short run on one were fruitless. airport and on to Seattle. "... Some of lis tried to sleep of the local fishing boats. He The swindle was reported to 'All connections were made in sitting up. No could do. Others had heard rumors that money the American Embassy and, SIU style and one of the best Brother Glick states, will be re­ crews ever shipped out of New played the pinball machine. AU was to be made when the fish ported to the FBI in New Or­ York was drinking coffee, wait­ were back at the appointed time were running and the nets came leans. In spite of the heat that ing for a plane at 9:30 that of 4 P.M. Another hour wait was up full. Guy loaded his gear aboard will be put on the counterfeit evening. Planes all bright and announced. We asked why the bill agents. Brother Glick urges shiny were coming and going. freezing mechanics didn't take one of the small craft and put the plane into one of the hang­ out to sea, his fortune sure to aU Brothers to be wary of ac- when all of a sudden a twoers and learned it would be too make. Twenty days latere the cepting big bills. "It's open sea- propeller ship taxied up to our costly. craft returned to port with its son for phony dough, and sea- gate. men are choice victims," he "It needed a paint job, but "... every hour on the hour haul. The boys were all down at the dock to welcome home the warns. since looks don't make a plane. (Continued on Page 10) hardworking son. After all, Guy was sure to need help in hauling DEAD WOOD AND DEAD SHIPS IN WILMINGTON away his payoff. Beaming faces awaited his arrival, festive was the air, but mighty Guy was not in a festive mood when he lum­ bered up to meet his friends. "No, pals. No celebration. All I have to offer you is a sad story." Phony Bills Flood Brazil, Brother Warns Like Ihe dead trees in the foreground, ships in the Wilmington River boneyard, Wilming­ ton, North Carolina, lie dead and forgotten. On a..recent run job to the boneyard. Frank Rose snapped this shot of a few of the 500 inactive ships tied up there. Friday. January 21, 1949 THE STORY TELLER In silence the boys listened as 9uy told of the days just behind him. For twenty days Guy had worked until his arms and legs were like lead. For twenty days he had slept on a wooden bunk with no mattress or blankets. For twenty days he had received no fresh water for bathing. He had eaten the foul chow churned up in the galley, which tasted of fish. Enduring the terrible con­ ditions and the strength sappujg work was only possible by vis­ ions of a fat payoff and a long rest when the trip ended. The nets came up and the fish went into the hold. The boat sank deeper in the water as the tons of fish went under the blankets of ice. Over and over again, countless times, the crew hauled away at the side. Finally the job ended. The boiat turned to home and the men relaxed. The reward was soon to come. It was a little confusing at first when they told Guy how the payoff was figured, but that was okay with him, he'd make out okay. First to be paid for was the fuel, ice, food, lines and leads. Okay with Guy. Then the boat was given forty percent of the catch. That, too, was okay with Guy. Then the, Captain took off his cut: $17 for every 1000 pounds of fish, plus two percent. SPLIT UP The remainder of the money was then divided into eleven and one half shares, one and one half going to the Captain. By this time Guy had his pencil out and was doing some fast figuring. At $150 per thousand pounds of fish, divided into shares, Guy was scheduled to wind up with but $9 for his work. With an oath that split the Gulf calm, Guy rushed from his foc'sle to the Skipper. Brandish­ ing the pencilled result under the Captain's nose he demanded to know if the figure was cor^ rect. The Captain brushed the a.sh from his cigarette and with an amused smile said, "No, old boy, that figure is not correct." Guy breathed: a sigh and the, murder left his eye. "No, old boy, the Captain continued, "that figure s wrong. You see, from that $9 you still owe us for the oil skins and boots we issued you." That's the tale as Guy tells it. Keep It Clean ! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an. SIU ship is a clean ship. Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews ; leave a ship in excellent con- ' dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are unsatisfaclory, he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has ' to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'U see some action. �THE Friday, January 211 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings LA SALLE, Oct. 24 — Red Campbell, Chairman; John Flynn, Secretary. Motion by Esposito, that check be made into non­ payment of linen money on pre­ vious trip. This matter is to be referred tp again in final ship­ board meeting. Motion carried calling upon men to strive to keep messroom clean all times. No beefs were reported in any of the departments. Motion by 4he Bosun that all bunks be stilpped and new pillow cases be put on pillows. To better ac­ quaint tripcarders with impor­ tance of Union to seamen, the history of the Seafarers and its Btructure was outlined to the meeting. The Shipping Rules and the Union constitution were also explained and discussed. Suggestion by - Campbell that crew leave mess and pantry in tidy condition, as the crew served good chow and had a pantryman who always kept the place clean. ^ & THOMAS CRESAP, Nov. 7— Hume, Chairman; Kuhn, Secre­ tary. All members present ex­ cept those on watch. Minutes of previous meeting read and ac­ cepted, It was agreed that en­ tire week's issue of linen be made at one time. All hands were urged to cooperate in keep­ ing the heads clean. The Ste­ ward promised to start serving cold drinks at supper. It was agreed that before transiting the Suez Canal some other arrange­ ments be made for feeding of the local boatmen. Meeting ad­ journed after one minute of sil­ ence in memory of departed Bi'others, correct conduct of a meeting. This discussion was started by the meeting chairman for the benefit of the newer members aboard. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. t t JOSEPH N. TEAL, Nov. 11— C. Benway, Chairman; Frank E. Gardner, Secretary. Department delegates reported all okay. A. Doyle was . elected ship's dele­ gate, He asked the cooperation of all hands so that he could do a good job. Doyle advised every­ one to keep out of the galley un­ less they had business there. He called for the return of soiled linen on time. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed Brothers. Paint­ ing of rooms was discussed and Steward Utility said his room was in need of fresh paint. Sug­ gested that delegates see depart­ ment heads on having all rooms painted. WINTHROP MARVIN, Nov. 7 —Gene Brazzil, Chairman; Hol'den E. Sanders, Secretary, Ships delegate reported that repair lists had been submit­ ted and disputed overtime checked. "These matters will be taken care of when ship arrives in port. Under Education, there was a discussion of details of parliamentary procedure and the ^VERY MEMBER OF ~THB SEABARfeRS /AIIERWATIOAJAL UNlOrJ IS ENTITLED "TO RECEIVE THE 'SEAFAI^T^S LOS- AT 44iS t. t. t. STONY CREEK, Nov. 14—Earl Haski|^, Chairman; John. Wunderlich. Secretary. Reports by delegates—D. E. Haski^, Deck; M. P. Lee, Stewards, and G. J. Baron. Engine, Suggested that delegates ask the master for an awning for poopdeck as vessel may go into Persian GuK trade. The present transportation rule came up for discussion. Since the ship carried several new Union orothers who came to us when this company was organized, the shipping rules were clarified by Brothers Haskins and Wunderlich. One of the new Brothers spoke on behalf of the many new members and stated that since they. did not know too much about the union way of ship­ board procedure, they would like the oldtimers to have patience and help them by explaining the proper methods. A minute of silence in respect for the memory of our departed Brothers. t, ^ . STEEL ADVOCATE, Nov. 7— Red While, Chairman; C. Tobias. Secretary. Three department delegates reported to meeting. Everything okay. ' R. White elected ship's delegate. Acting deck delegate C. Tobias, resigned and J. Buslewski elected to suc­ ceed him. Messman O. Elliot asked for cooperation in keeping the library clean. Chairman White suggested that list of dates be posted so that men on sani­ tary work will know when and where they are to clean. One minute of silence for departed Brothers, mination of voyage, and a list of needed repairs hanging over from last trip, both to be handed to Patrolman; that because of the east coast longshore strike, no Brother is to sign off articles un­ til he receives instructions from the Upion Patrolman, Certain members who were developing an antagonistic attitude toward the Stewards department were straightened out by Steward delegate E. E. Gross. Chairman Bulls called for increased har­ mony and cooperation. Brothers then referred to the vote of thanks extended to cooks at pre­ vious meeting. Meeting adjourned after one minute of silence for departed Brothers. » » » -HOME, L'F YOU TO AJOT 4 4 a> ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Nov. 7— Sylvester Monardo, Chairman; Stephen Boguckl, Secretary. Pre­ vious meeting's minutes read and accepted. Delegates reported: disputed overtime in deck, no beefs of any kind in stewards and engine departments. Motions carried: That men wishing to hang clothes in engine room should place them behind the boiler; that Steward have messhall sougeed before coming into port; that engine and deck dele­ gates see respective d^P^^rtment heads about chipping and paint­ ing heads and showers; that three repair list sheets be posted in messshall and all crew mem­ bers check what they think aj-e needed repairs for next trip. 4 4 4 GADSDEN, Nov. 7—Carl Lawson. Chairman; Edward Mis^anski. Secretary. No beefs in any of the departnaents with excep­ tion of some disputed overtime in deck. Photogi-aphs are to be taken in Turkey by H. Dunn and Steward and Bosun are to write captions and descriptions for the LCXJ, A few minor re­ pairs are necessary and Chips said he would take care of them. It was reported that the washing machine needed a belt and the deck department was going to contrive a temporary substitute as there are no spare belts on hand. The Chief Cook is going to prepare hot or iced drinks, whichever is appropriate for the crew while they are working cargo. A minute of .silence was observed for Brothers lost at sea. SANFORD B. DOLE. Nov. 14 —K. Foster, Chairman; J, Megill. Secretary. S. Foss elected ship's delegate by acclamation. In re­ ply to questions from ship's dele­ gate, the Steward reported that new coffee pots would be or­ dered in New York, and that sufficient stores were on board. Motion carried that repair list be written up before ship arrives in New York. » » STEEL ARTISAN. Nov. 4—R. Gilbert, Chairman; J, J. Kealy, Secrefary. Minutes of last meet­ ing read and accepted. All dele­ gates reported smooth sailing in their departments. Motion by Smith that no one is to barter with anyone in their quarters. All trading is to be done outside of midship house. Amendment 4 4 4 ALCOA PIONEER, Nov. 17— to motion by Brother. Sheldon that no trading is to be done by James Hand, Chairman; William anyone," Steward put in stores T. Malvenan, Secretary. Engine requisition, but Captain struck delegate James Creel reported out tomatoes. Ship's delegate is some controvei'sy over unequal to see skippier. about all stores. division of overtime in black All sanitary, work agreed on. for gang, Maitter is to be taken up spot sougeeing in the showers with Patrolman in New Orleans and heads. All disputed over- or Mobile. Stewards delegate tive to be placed on separate John Caldwell reported every­ overtime sheets to simplify m.at- thing was running smoothly in ters for, boarding Patrolman. All his department. There was con­ members were advised that no siderable discussion concerning one is to pay off until all beefs cleaning of ship's laundry and are settled and approved- by, library. Agreed that each de­ Patrolman. 6ne minute of sil­ partment rotate in cleaning these ence for departed Brothers. places, which, are to be kept ship­ shape at all times. Chairman 4- 4. it LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 14— warned members of strict cus­ William H. Butts, Chairman; toms regulations in port of ParsiMike Streiffer, Secretary. Ship's maribo, cautioning all to be care­ and department delegates made ful with number of cigarettes on the reports, which were accepted. their person when leaving ship, Motions carried: That delegates as fines are imposed for viola­ make final repair list upon ter- tions. tr AJOW. GEND OS YOUQ A4AME AAiD ADDRESS (Use -{hS' -form Ori ofHhTs 'ssc/e^ WiLi Vur YOU OAl THE MAILING UST' CUT and RUN By HANK • Some brothers are self-styled navigators, foc'sle lawyers, poets of romance and adventure, guitar musicians, a few are dictionaryfasioned intellectuals. Well, have you ever heard of "Blackie" Garcia, the Songbird* of the South? He just spliced a song, but the trouble is he's probably singing the blues, too. Toomany volunteer managers... Joe Pendleton, now on the Alcoa Pointer after two months on the beach in Japan, keeps on praising McGee's Bar down in Mobile as treating SIU men real swell. Joe has dignified his face romantically. with a blonde handle-bar mustache. Bowery us down, it's sure a slicker... Sidney Brown writes he's signed on articles for a long landlubbing voyage. No, not matri­ mony, just three years in the Army... Brother T. J. Lewis is aboard the Del Norte...Bill Ellers must have-bone-yarded his taxi canoes down in Dundalk, Maryland. He's on thg Venore now. "Bing" Miller, who sings his songs Bing Crosby style out at sea, is in town after his long voyage on the SIU tanker. Fort Bridget. "Bing" also donated many fine photos of the trip to be printed in the LOG.Brother Wesley Cunningham writes that he's drydocked in the San Juan Marine hospital for some time to come. We hope his shipmates drop him a line... Dena's Bar down in Houston, Texas, is now on the mailing list for a weekly bundle of LOGs... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following brothers— James Manning of New Jersey, Leonard Getrrett of Texas, William Linker of Pennsylvania, Gus Breitweg of. New York, Abe Wernick of New York, John Abrahamsen of Pennsylvania, Gus Ekelund of Texas, Book Dept.—Master of the Girl Pat, by JDod Osborne, Doubleday Company, $3.00. An adventurer in the merchant marine tells of his various experiences asea and ashore... In the news item mentioning President Truman's recommendation of a huge siun for new ship construction in 1949-1950 we notice a familiar item— one passenger-cargo ship for Mississippi Steamship Company.., Brother Samuel Beattie received good news this week—draft deferment. We presume he hopes it isn't just temporary. Brother Vick D'lndia is aboard the SS Bret Harte... Brother T. E. Dickens is doing some coastwise shipping .on the SS Evelyn...To the Shamrock Cafe down in Houston. Texas —^You cire on the mailing list for a bundle of LOGs.., Brother H.. R. Lowman, the Electrician, says he's trying to recuperate after three. months of hospitalization due to a broken leg. He's down- in Virginia after leaving the Mobile Marine hospital. Brother Leon "Chink" White now doing private business (in the Army down in Camp Pickett, Virginia) requests an Isthmian agreement to prove to another G.I. (ex-NMU) that the SIU has an agreement with Isthmian Line. That NMU guy has a lot to learn. Mainly the fact that the SIU always traveled the road of real representation of the membership, tough organizing programs, democratic rank-and-file operation, and helping other unions in their beefs. 'We shocked the maritime industry by proving to Isthmian seamen that the SIU was the best union to represent them. And they received the greatest security Aemrican seamen can have—an SIU contract. �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 21. 1949> THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 'r:N Hired, Fired Twice, Seafarer Urges Uniform Statutes Fireman Lauds Beef Settling Speed For Seagoing And Shoreside Aliens To the Editor: Gibbs. He told me to go back to the ship and tell the Chief to pay the new Fireman a day's wages and I was to stay aboard the ship as Fireman. This time the Chief had me ordered off the ship, say­ ing I was paid off and had no business on the vessel. I went ashore again and called the Union Hall. Again I gave the story to Red Gibbe. Red told me to wait for him outside the gate, he was coming down. Minutes later Red and Slim, the Doorman, arrived. We went aboard the ship-. They didn't take up much of the Chief's time. He was quickly convinced he had erred. Right now I'm still on the Graves and still Fireman. This is to voice my apprecia­ tion for the fine job Red Gibbs did in handling the beef. George Miller. Jr. Just a few lines to let the in life, and that is to become an and become a full citizen in three American citizen. The merchant months without having to serve membership know of the swell Don't you think something can fleet of his native land may be in overseas. During the war alien Union to which they belong. be done about alien seamen as Soviet hands or sunk. I made a round trip on the seamen sailed in all the war well as the Displaced Persons? areas through the submarine and Waterman Governor Graves FOUGHT WAR Most of our Union oldtimers which paid off on January 7 in mine zones. know about the position the war­ New York. That morning the The wartime alien seamen A shoreside alien has a right time alien seamen find them­ to full-time employment. He fought for the four freedoms Chief Engineer for no good rea­ selves in. Many alien seamen even can sail coastwise if he long before the war and during son told me to pack my bags and are pretty much Displaced Per­ wishes. But an alien seaman is the war and are doing so now. get off when the payoff was com­ sons themselves. barred from coastwise ships, mail Why are the alien seamen re­ pleted. When Patrolman Red Gibbs Look at the analysis below, and passenger ships and govern­ duced to the level of ciiminals and compare the plight of the ment ships. As things are set up and bums? Maybe the men in came aboard I told him my story. alien seamen with what is being now, he averages about three Washington can answer the He investigated the case and told me that the Chief had no good done for the shoreside aliens. Be­ months sailing a year, which question. reason to fire me and I was to Name withheld by request tween 1940 and 1948, about 600,- means that it will take a man 000 shoreside aliens were allow­ quite a few years to have enough (Ed. Nolie: The Union is try­ stay aboard. So, after everything seemed to ed to enter the States. In 1947 time for his final papers. ing to obtain citizenship for be straightened out and the ship alone there were 147,292. Yet A shoreside alien during the alien seamen who ' sailed was paid off, I went ashore and the total number of alien war­ war could enter military service through are war.) had supper before relieving the time seamen showing more than watch at 4 PM. When I returned three years of active duty is less DOWN ARGENTINA WAT and went below, the Chief was than 10,000 in all maritime down there. He saw me and chas­ unions combined. Certainly ed me olit of the engine room. I something could be dpne about learned that he had called for a NEW ORLEANS SPOT this relatively small number. new Fireman to replace me. FOR SEAMEN OKAY, LIMITED JOBS STAY ON! BROTHER ASSERTS For instance, on entry into this I went ashore and called the country as a shoreside alien, a Union Hall and talked to Red To the Editor: man has about the same rights I would like to correct a rumor as a citizen. He can work in any BANG-UP SPEECHES that has been maliciously cir­ industry with an unlimited right AT UNION MEETING culated in this city (New Orto promotion. An alien seamen, l^y contrast, is limited to a single IMPRESSED^ MEMBER eans). industry, and cannot be promot­ It has been said that the Punch To teh Editor : ed from the foc'sle. and Judy, 345 Dauphin Street, A shoreside alien can become I'd like to take this time to New Orleans, doesn't want sea­ a full citizen within five years recognize and appreciate the wis­ men's trade. On the contrary, whether he works or not. An dom of good men in the labor Sthel, the owner, caters to seaalien seaman must have five movement. First, I want to voice menj* e.specially SIU men. years' discharges on American my appreciation of the speech There are rooms topside in the ships. But any time spent in the made by Father Davis of the •'unch and Judy and, at present, hospital, no matter how long, Buenos Aires Catholic Maritime only SIU men live there. In the does not count. And if an alien Club at the" meeting held in New bar down below Binks, the bar­ seaman overstays his 30 day Orleans a few weeks ago. Every tender, and the two barmaids, shore leave he winds up in a member present enjoyed hearing Lucille and Tiny, are all swell dark cellar on Ellis Island. from him. people who believe in giving A shoreside alien is allowed With the Argentine Capitol in the backgroimd, Del Norte Second, I'd like to tip my hat seamen a square deal. to return abroad to visit rela­ crewmembers Carl Richard and Eddie Gonzales find a crew- to a fellow Seafarer. I was im­ I have been here a month and tives or friends and the time he member's camera more to their interest. Shot was taken during pressed and overjoyed by the half and I am sorry I didn't spends counts toward his five a recent cruise of the Delta • speech delivered at that meeting find this place sooner. The years. When an alien seaman is by our Brother member Lindsey Vieux Carre is lousy with bugs paid off and goes ashore in this Williams, who gave a bang-up but I have never seen one in the country, hfs time ashore does not talk on labor. Punch and Judy, count. Should he have to take a His speech made such an im­ Big Santos Garcia, the Clark Job under another flag, all his To the Editor: Max Moore Gable type, was in town. He pression on me and other mem­ previous time on American ships We sailed out of New Orleans is disaounted. He has to start a couple of days before Christ­ mentioned that it has been quite bers present that we can go so a while sinoe he'd been to New far as to say as long as we have No Chilblains Here anew. mas on the SS Alcoa Pioneer. Orleans. ^ He said it was hot men like Brother Williams in our A shoreside alien is not forced We sorta hated to leave since down there, and whether he organization we will never ^op to become a citizen. But an alien there was a good bunch of old- meant the weather we didn't from our position of leadership seaman has only one real chance timers drifting in. Guess they in the inaritime industry. know. were coming to spread their John Bananas was looking As a New York Seafarer at­ wings for the holidays. SICK MEMBER mighty fine since he'd gotten rid tending a meeting in New Or­ Before leaving,, we went up to THANKS UNION of that billy-goat mustache. The leans, let me convey my thanks bid farewell to our good friend, to BuU Sheppard, Johnny John­ FOR XMAS GIFT the Bihg Crosby of the SIU, but office force in New York was ston and Buck Stephens. A good * he looked satisfied sitting there looking sweU; job was.done also by Moon Mul To the Editor: as he was in that large special- George Allen said he was now lins. Paul Warren also de­ I have been in the hospital on made chair shaking like a four- sailing Second Cook. He said serves a vote of thanks for his Stat^-Island since July 7, and leaf clover. We wonder why. that after he quit sailing as fine work with the Brothers in want to thank all the officers and But, very best of luck on your bellyrobber he bega^i to find a the New Orleans Marine hospi­ lot of new friends. members of the SIU for their ef­ trip anyway. Moon. tal. forts to make time and suffering Incidentally, Bull Sheppard Percy Beyer Mall Fields bearable by coming to visit me can well be proud of the way he once a week and bringing me the has improved things since he LOG which I enjoyed very much. took over in the port of New And to those who sent me the Orleans. Keep up the good work. season's greetings and their sin­ We were on our .way to Hali­ No fzosibiUen fingers or nip­ cere sympathy during the holi­ fax, but had to pull into New ped ears on Brother Richard' days I return thanks. I also York because of engine trouble, "Carieriin. Down in New ^nk the Union for the grand which didn't hurt my feelings leans at Lake Ponchartrain' Christmas present of 10 dollars. one bit. In New York I was the Seafarer . finds life warm I sure feel proud that I am a thrilled to see another bunch of member of such a fine Union. and fasp. Caun't blame hini if: oldtimers content to spread their wings in the Big Town.. Wilbur Hunt he's in no. rush to. grab m sMp. To the Editor: Percy Reports On New York Visit �Friday;. January SIU Members Comment On Rule THE SEAFARERS LOG HAPPY DAY IN HAWAII Page Nine Attention To Gangway Job Urged By Wacosta Delegate To the Editor: stand is on this important issue. We feel the company could leave off a few tons of cargo and take on more water. We now call this scow the SS Waterless, in­ stead of the SS Wacosta. The crew is affectionately known as "The dirty thirsty." Our other beef is the fact that we consider the Deck Mainte­ nance's foc'sle too small. There is hardly room for one man to turn around. One guy can't even open his locker door all the way. There is a big vacant room amid­ ships and our contention is that this would be much more suit­ able quarters for everyone con­ cerned. Had a pretty uneventful trip to Bremen and Bremerhaven on this Waterman scow. We did have some pretty good times in To the Editor: Bremen and a few amusing in­ cidents. On the return trip we We the undersigned crewmemhad three members of the fairer bers of the John LaFarge wish to sex as passengers. The Bosun express our opinion of the trans­ said that before we got passen­ portation rule now in effect. This gers the whole deck gang griped issue has been argued pro and about having to work on the con for several months without boat deck; after the passengers producing results. came aboard the whole gang was The issue as it now stands fighting to work up there. would offer a man about seven The beefs on here have been months of employment a year, kept to a minimum because of thus making it impossible for the fact that we have a fine crew him to support a family on such aboard here in all departments. a small income. We also think There are quite a few oldtimers ON THE GANGWAY this rule to be unjust in regards riding this wagon, including Ben to the vacation clause in om The trip was not entirely imMoye, Bill Manley, Eli the Deck agreement. evenfful. Some of the deck gang Engineer, and Tommy Williams, We are submitting this short Steward. There is also a good failed to stand their gangway letter as a means of protesting topside on here. Captain Her­ watches in Bremen. It has been this rule, for in our minds we bert M. Samuels is considerate, stressed many times in the past feel it is unconstitutional and it the importance of standing these impartial and co-operative. deprives the membership of gangway watches and how hard I consider it a privilege to Union rights, such as job secur­ the Union worked to get them. If sail with a master of this charac­ ity. Job security being one of the a guy will give it some consider­ ter. We have two real beefs main rights for which the Union ation he can also see the impor­ here and are requesting that our stands, we feel that nothing representatives take them up tance. If no one is on the gang­ should be done to weaken it. with the company. The first is way, some thief may walk off 25 Crewmembers a water shortage. At the begin­ with the crew's gear. SS John LaFarge I feel the gangway watch is ning of the voyage the water was XXX also good for the company. If a I'ationed four days out to sea man stands his gangway watch and was turned on one hour at properly he may save the com­ each meal time. We feel this is pany thousands of dollars. Long­ inadequate. To the Editor: shoremen in most European ports When the SS Twin Falls Victory put into Kaweiliweil, TJI.. On a motion at our regular THE LINE-UP will steal anything that is not last falb crewmembers had themselves some fun trying out a meeting held aboard this ship, surfboard in the long combers. Included in the picture are: The day woi'kei's and 12 to 4 lashed down or v/elded. It will the Alcoa Cavalier,it was unaniLeonard Azevedo, Wiper: Tony Breda, Wiper: Tom Watson, watch must line up from 4 to 5 also prove very embarrassing to mou.sly decided to forward a let­ Chips and builder of the surfboard: A. Dagg, Oiler: Walt to shower. The wash room is al­ our negotiations committee when ter to you stating that the crew Wilcox, Electrician: F. Buzek, MM: Bayard Davis, Oiler. ways crowded. We would like they appear to renew our con­ of this ship is solidly in favor of Cameraman was E. B. Grothus/ BR. to know what the Headquarters tracts and the company shows the transportation ruling as it-is them actual proof where men at present. have failed to stand gangway Brother Jack Parker gave us watches on numerous occasions. quite a long discussion on the Therefore, when a man fails to subject and we are all in agree­ stand his gangway watch, he is ment on the points he raised. By SALTY DICK putting someone else behind the We'd appreciate it if you'd give eight ball. Come on, gang, let's this letter the usual space in theLOG, so that our Brothers will Suggestion; That the LOG take a trip to Niteroi which lies| Little Joe has bought a record- stand those watches. Red Darley be able to see how we feel about carry a directory of locations across the harbor. You pay two ing machine and most of the Ship's Delegate the rule. Victor Fernandes where LOGs can be found in cruzieros and the trip , takes crew have had their voices tranShip's Delegate foreign ports..." When in Rio about twenty minutes. Travel on scribed.,. Recently I saw an the Flota Cax'ioca. educational meeting which was BAR IN ANTWERP AiTclious Zeke Jablonski made a trip really constructive. NEAR WATERMAN to Pensacola from New Orleans "Blackie" Bankston was respon­ DOCKS GETS LOGS To the Editor: Navy that came to our aid and just to attend a dog race. He sible for the affair. He had all the permitmen conducting the doesn't go for horses but he's To the Editor: took the seaman to a hospital. Although we make many jokes I'm curious to know if there certainly going to the dogs. Yak! meeting the same way we book­ Sometime ago I wrote you ask­ about the Navy and occasionally is any way I can find out if he Yak!... Tom Landa, chef on the men do. The idea was to let have our differences, we must recovered. If so, I would like to Del Norte since she went into them handle the meeting them­ ing that bundles of LOGs be sent still thank them for the jobs they have him contact me, I have service, has signed off. We wUl selves. I'm sure they learned a to the American Bar in Santos, Brazil. Now the Brothers sailing have done in behalf of merchant photographs, for him. His name miss a good man... The best few good pointers. Delta ships are able to catch up seamen. Enclosed is a photo of is Whitey Waggoner, I think he laundryman I've seen on pas­ May I suggest that all sea­ senger ships is Acneal Benoit. on the latest Union doings while one of those times. men get a blood test. Re­ belongs to the SUP. Passengei's and crews have been having a few in their favorite member you are helping your­ Last summer while aboard the Thomas H. Carbarns bar in Santos. well satisfied with his work. self when you take the test. SS Bethore, one of the deck gang Mittany Dorm, 42-18 In Antwerp, Belgium, directly Merlin Bernadas is quilling It pays to be healthy... The became violently ill. It was the Slate College, Pa. Ihe coffee run for an LST job Golden Key restaurant in San­ across the Waterman docks, is a in Ihe Gulf. Twenty days on tos is continually out of LOGs. little bar, presided over by an and len off... Magge Green- This is one place where you ex-seaman, a Belgian named berg, Slewardess on Ihe Clip­ should dine. Mr. Vargas, the Gaarkeuken, his wife and daugh­ per, waving lo Leo on Ihe Del proprietor, makes sure you are ter. We have found these peo­ ple to be very friendly and co­ Norle. They're Mr. and Mrs. well treated. operative. Inasmuch as a Water­ Morselle, you know... William Noi'man Garn is back again. man ship hits this port every Randall is learning Portuguese from a phonograph. His wife Very few can stay aw^ay from other day, I think it would be is Brazilian and he's determ­ the Coffee Rim. Delegate Lewis a good idea to ship LOGs to this ined lo learn her longue... is* a good pencil pusher, so don't bar. Saw Ihe movie "Road House" fail to elect him as recording I have talked with the owner and enjoyed il. I always carry secretary... This trip I noticed and he expressed his willingness Iwo boxes of popcorn wilh me some kicks about the chow, but to receive them and will place inlo a Ihealre. I enjoy Ihe show when the ship arrived in Buenos them on the bar in plain view. thai way...Dick Merrill was Aii'es, the kickers ate aboard ship Edwin Weslphal seen at the Brass Rail looking before going ashore. The food (Ed. Note: Fifty LOGs will awfully happy about some­ in BA is excellent and cheap. be on tap weekly at Mr. Can't savvy-their beef. thing. Gaarkeuken's bistro. All mem­ Tony Gimenez, manager of the Tlze other night we saw the bers are urged to follow Odeon Seafarers Club in St. movie Secret Land, Byrd's ex­ Brother Westphal's lead and Thomas, V.I., plans to open a pedition to the South Pole. Most send in the addresses of bars new place in town. The new of the crew enjoyed it very much which show willingness to re­ spot will be named the China ...No matter where I go, I re­ ceive the LOG, especially bars Doll. Go there for a square deal member Swansea, Wales. This is in ports visited regularly by and a LOG. The barmaid, one city where seamen are well SIU ships. The Bar's address ' ' Wldtey Waggoner being removed {rom the SS Bethore in Gloria, will keep you smiling all treated. The lassies are beauti­ is: Gaarkeuken« 113 Albertdok. Antwerp.) ful, too.. the time. iltilYi 1848; at Guimtwino Bay, Cube, by the Navy* busts Vacation All In Favor 'The Voice Of The Sea' Seeks Pal Stricken Aboard Bethore �T BE S 'E A T A R E R S Page Ten Aid To Widow Of Seafarer Urged By Former Shipmate 13 i-i li! • LOG Tiiai.f. Janaarjr 21. I5i9 Has LOGs December 7. He was 33-years old. To the Editor: . With regard to the recent He died in the prime of life, suc­ , death of our Brother member cumbing to the rigors to which J.James Joyce Millican, and the every seaman's life is subjected. fact that his widow, Christine He left behind a wife, two in­ , Millican, is now in dire financial fants and a third child soon to . circumstances with two infants be born. Jimmy Millican was in every .and a third child on the way, I seaman's strike from the very • would like the following to ap­ early days to the last and most pear in the LOG. recent strike, and it would be a , In- spite of his faults, Jimmy crying shame if his Brother •Millican w^ a firm, staunch and members forgot him now when, militant Union man. I made a jtrip with Jimmy Millican. Dur­ though he's not here, he needs ing the eventful maelstrom of aid. I'm sure that Jimmy's form­ World War II, I made my first er shipmates and friends would trip to sea as Carpenter aboard want to lend a hand in his-wid­ the 20-year-old, Japanese-built ow's t'me of need. Of course this is not a Union flagship of the Calmar fleet, the sponsored appeal, but something SS Calmar. that is entirely up to the men • It was a lulu. The Captain was who knew and liked Jimmy. If This is Mrs. Elsie De Vole, 56-years-old, the Mate was tor­ pedo happy, the Second Mate you want to help Christine Milli- popular waitress at a Brooklyn was a lush, the Third was an AB. can's address is 330 West 95th bar and grill where the LOG The Bosun was fresh from 14 Street, Apartment 22-B, New is always on tap along with the beer. Nobody told us the years ashore in a paint factory. York, N.Y. Sidney Frey name of the place, however. There were only three qualified .Union men in the deck depart­ ment, James Millican, Mike Dindac and Danile Mehias. The rest were kids from Sheepshead Bay cent cab ride from the pier. To the Editor: pr like me, a man with nothing There is no chance of this scow, If you're jumping down Jack­ but shoreside experience. the Sandchief, getting to Jack­ sonville way and have a few Well, shaping up an ignorant sonville, but plenty of other SIU .^and non-union crew, such as we hours to kill in that port, stop in men should find themselves in a at the "Jumping Bean" restaur­ 'were, was no easy matter. It took position to enjoy the chow at the endless patience, hundreds of ex­ ant. It's a newly-opened spot— "Jumping -Bean." Good luck. planations, planning, coercion unveiling took place January 10 Jack and Ruth Hannay. and God knows what else to —and the man whose name is on John Cole straighten everyone out. It was a the door is Jack Hannay, Stew­ ard on many SIU ships and un­ rough deal. til the other day my btmk mate GO SOUTH, BOYS: A ROUGH ROW Jimmy Millican was in there on the SS Sandchief. ROCKY\S WARNING Jack is now aboard a Mar' pitching all the time. It's no 'small job convincing a brand Trade ship, but his wife, Rhth, is To the Editor: Let me warn Dutchy Balz new gold-braided Skipper that in full charge of feeding Jackand Red Campbell to stay in he can't trample all over the sonvillers and Seafarers. Jack tells me that he named it warm climate during these win­ crew on a Union ship, especially I should have a ship that had that old, Calmar the "Jumping Bean" only be­ ter months. verbal agreement. The torpedo cause* there is no SIU Hall in heeded the advice myself, but I 'happy Mate, who had a sideline Jacksonville, otherwise Seafarers came home to dear old New Eng­ of "importing" automobile tires, would have been in the name land to see the little woman somewhere. Now that the shingle and kids at Yuletide. What hap­ 'was hard on Jimmy's nerves. •* Jimmy Millican was a young I is out and the coffee urn is full. pens? I wind-up in bed With •man when he passed away on Jack has invited all Seafarers to pleurisy. drop in and look over the set-up. Now I'm all strapped up and LOGS. TOO lashed to the sack for the next He's willing to act as a postof- three or four weeks. Dutchy flce for any Brothers who want lives in Belmont, Mass, so tell Send in the minutes of to receive mail in that port and him to come home in July, when your ship's meeting to the he'll have copies of the SEA-. it's safe. Red can go to Pitts­ New York Hall. Only in that FAKERS LOG on hand for all burgh in June. way can the membership act I'll be back in circulation about who want them. If things aren't on your recommendations, going too well, Jack tells meJhat March 1, and will be at the New and then the minutes can be a flash of the SIU book will get York Hall if I can scrape up printed in the LOG for the enough cabbage by then. In the you a modest meal. benefit of all other SIU The address is 832 Flagler meantime, send me the LOG, I crews. Street, South Jacksonville, a 20- want to keep track of the boys. Leo "Rocky" While Seafarer Opens New Eatery Send Those Minutes •lie "The Homesteader 99 By NORMAN MAFFIB How long have I been on this scow? Why, Mate, that's hard to say; 'Bout two years a month from now And here I've earned my pay. But I'm really a gambling boy. As you can plainly see And Hoyle's book I've read with joy And Hoyle sure knows me. And so I've bet—and yet Although I really shine My tale is r6ally one of woe; A dollar's seldom mine. . , From gambling blood I musta sprung. For, I've tried to make Chance pay, But, like them, I might as well hung When my cards On the table I lay. Now I don't go much for the wimmen Or the gleam in their sparkling eyes. But for Queens in my hand for a "trimming' Makes me weak in the knees with sighs. So then I bet—and yet These pretty, gentle "things" Were beaten by the Wiper's Stubborn, bearded Kings. Sa gather 'round, pull up a chair ' And table your green-backed hoards, The "points" from "joints" I'll teach you fair. To the click of shuffled pasteboards. The AB in the corner, I just ignore his gleam, His confidence I'll soon turn intfo fear 'Cause I've the cards to make him scream As his pile starts to slowly disappear. And sure, I bet—and yet • . I guess I had to blush, ' My four of a kind, left, behind, Killed by his Royal Flush. " s I know ^at shipping's awfully good. And there's a chance for a change _ , ,..i And I really would if I thought I could, , But the Hall's out of financial range. I know payoff was just today, v - ^ But we held a game last night And after dishing out my pay. Signing on again seemed right. > • You know I bet—and yet I take it sorta hard. Because old Hoyle let me down, "We"drew the wrong darned card. Ross Crewmembers Condemn Use Of Chartered Planes * CHIPS SAWS INTO PROBLEM To the Editor: I would like to know how the rule was passed that an AB without Carpenter's endorsement, registered in Group I, can beat a man with Carpenter's endorsement registered in the same group. The rule seems unfair, I have only Carpenter's papers and ship as nothing else, yet an AB with a green ticket is considered equal to me whether or not he has ever sawed a line. Arnel Bearden ANSWER: The Brother would have a beef if this were so. but an AB, green ticket or not, cannot take a Carpenter's job off the board unless there is not a Carpenter in the Hall. A man with a Carpenter's endorsement, has priority over all ratings in his group, regardless of the amount of time ihey may have on their registration cards. (Continued from Page 6) we were supposed to leave—but didn't. A new 'mag' was installed but it was offtiming with the other engine. They kept on try­ ing to start the old bird until they had worn out their batter­ ies. There were no chargers in Sioux City and no new batteries that would fit the plane. "By midnight we were ex­ hausted ... The machinists admit­ ted we wouldn't be able to fly until 7 the next morning. "Margy, the stewardess, made reservations for us in a hotel-rfour and six to a room. We squawked and she found another place for one and two men to a room. Promptly at seven we were ready to shove off. Hours passed and more promises were made. Those ten dollar bills were getting mighty low. We called Smith and Johnson, told them the plane couldn't be fixed and that it was getting hard to keep warm on that 40-pound baggage deal and the boys were mountains in heavy fog and for getting hxmgry in the bargain. an hour and a half we saw,, "We were assured a substi­ nothing. We thought we heard tute plane would be sent if the the engine missing, when sud­ wreck wasn't fixed. At 9:30 we denly a hole appeared in the were told the plane was ready clouds. We dived for it and saw but at one A.M. we yrere still good old Seattle below us. Un­ on the ground. The , following able to land at the appointed niorning we found they couldn't- spot because of a 45 mile cross get it started... we were told wind, we made for another field we'd have to fly without heat or with a longer runway and land­ ed. lights. "... By two A.M. the next "Well, we got, here and it was morning we boarded the god­ worth it. We have as fine a forsaken icebox... it was imbear- bunch of officers and as swell able and the engines were a Captain as you'd ever meet. pumping cold air in instead of The Captain, L. M. Andreassen, hot air... suddenly, something happened and ,the plane that is more worried about our com­ had been 30 degrees colder than pensation than we are... our meat boxes on our ships "... our experience (shouldn't) got wiarmer. happen to any more crews... the "... Came down again at. Bill­ companies should' carry us ori ings, Montana, where we waited an hour and a half' for bad recognized, dependable, and reg­ weather to clear. We took off ular flight planes. Life is just when we got the aU clear. At too short to gamble it that daybreak we approached the way..." �Friday, January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven More Unions Join SlU in Fight On EGA Gut $• Colorado Slate Federation of Labors "...vigorously protest against the Hoffman proposal to- .enlarge the bulk category of the Marshall Plan as be­ ing unfair to American citizens and commerce. We again urge the original stipulation, of utilizing American work­ men and ships in moving at least half of cargoes, be maintained." George E. Robertson Secretary-Treasurer Office Employes International Union: "If Mr. Hoffman's new directive is put into effect it will react to the detri­ ment of thousands of skilled American seamen who wiU be thrown into the ranks of the unemployed." Paul R. Hatchings International President i 4; Local 840. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "Any attempt to lower the standard of living of American seamen to com­ pete with that of foreign seamen would be just as ridiculous as it would be to employ cheap foreign electricians on some of our Federal power projects. This certainly would be sanctioned by no one, but were it contemplated, we know the seamen would be the first to come to our aid to prevent it. There­ fore, our membership is unanimously against the dastardly plan..." Albert F. Lawrence Recording Secretary Here are excerpts from some of the hundreds of communi­ cations sent by labor unions throughout the nation to President Truman, members of Congress and EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, backing the SIU's stand on the proposal to abandon the 50-50 provision of the law governing Marshall Plan bulk cargo shipments. The statements below from Senators and Congressmen are excerpts of replies sent to the SIU in answer to the Union's protests of the Hoffman plan. Local 494, Bakery and Confectionery Workers* International Union of America: "If such a proposal is carried out it will mean that thousands of American skilled seamen will be out of work and they will have to go on relief. We Americans believe in helping the people of other countries who suffered so much from the last war, but we also should give some consideration to our own workers first." ^ . Anthony P. Dolce President a,, 4. Local 102. Bakery & Confectionery Workers International Union of America: "On behalf of our membership, we urge you to curb the Hoffman proposal to drop American ships from the Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo carrying. If car­ ried out, thousands of skilled American seamen will be thrown out of work." Humbert Gualtieri Secretary Local 9, Glass Bottle Blowers' Associa­ tion: "There has never been any mention of economy anywhere in the produc­ tion "or transportation of ERP goods except in the merchant marine, and we fail to see any economy in saving the difference between American and foreign freight rates when this action will throw the 14,000 men directly em­ ployed on the 300. ships now engaged in hauling these bulk cargoes out of employment." John Vansldver Secretary i • 1. Headquarters District No. 15. Interna­ tional Association of Machinists: "... a project which would seriously affect the weKare of American sea­ men and cause widespread unemploy­ ment and injury to our merchant ma­ rine; and we believe that this is a clear violation of the law..." Clinton H. Brown Secretary-Treasurer Congressmen, Senators Pledge Support Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson (D., Tex.): "The Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, is going to consider this proposal in some detail, and I will not forget your suggestions about this mat­ ter." 4 4. 4i Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (Dw Md.): "In view of the serious results such change would cause, and the necessity for maintaining a strong merchant fleet and preventing unemployment among our experienced seamen, you may rest assured that I shall devote my best efforts to seeing that the present plan is unchanged." 4. Rep. Walter B. Huber (D., Ohio): "You may rest as.sured that your views will receive my most serious consideration. I shall confer with... others so that more members may be better informed regarding this legisla­ tion." 4. Si 4. Rep. John J. Allen, Jr. (R., Calif.): "I was in favor of the fifty percent provision when it was adopted, and I persist in this view." _ 4, 4, 4, . Sen. Lester Hunt (D.. Wyo.): "I want to assure you that I will give this matter close consideration when it comes before me. I appreciate very much receiving the viewpoint of the Seafarers International Union." i, X Rep. Millet Hand (R., N.J.): "I am very much opposed to the ECA using less American shipping. I was quite active, along with other members of my Committee, in insert­ ing in the Foreign Assistance Act an amendment requiring the use of Am­ erican shipping. The Administrator is apparently taking advantage of the lan­ guage 'so far as is practicable'." 4. 4. Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D., Ohio): "I heartily agree with your stand relative to the proposal made by ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman. I as­ sure you that I will use all my influ­ ence to see that the original intent of the Marshall Plan which called for handling at least 50 Wcent... on Am­ erican ships manned by American sea­ men is adhered to." Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D.. Ala.): "I shall do all in my power to insure that ar least Iralf of the so-called "Mar­ shall Plan" cargoes be carried in Am­ erican bottoms. You can count on my full cooperation in all efforts to build up and maintain the American mer­ chant marine." 4. 4. t Rep. George H. Fallon (D., Md.): "I believe this is a matter Congress will eventually have to act on. You may be sure of my efforts and support in having at least fifty percent of these cargoes canied in American ships." 4* 4* 4* Rep. Donald L. Jackson (R., Calif.): "I- have read the publication (SEA­ FARERS LOG) with keen interest and found it most informative. I appreciate your kindness in forwarding it on to me." Sen. Elmer Thomas (D., Okla.): "I assure you I shall be glad to give same careful consideration. Hoping to be able to help out along the line of your suggestions." 4 4 4 Sen. Sheridan Downey (D., Calif.): "I am very much aware of the im­ pact on our merchant marine if ECA bulk cargo is carried by foreign regis­ try ... I am extremely anxious to pro­ tect and advance our merchant marine and you may be sure I am following this situation with the greatest of in­ terest and desire to be of assistance." 4 4* 4 '' Rep. Angier L. Goodwin (R., Mass.): "I fully agree with you and your or­ ganization in this matter, and as far as I am concerned, I intend to support any resolution, bill or sentiment to that end." United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: "In common with millions of other patriotic conscientious Americans, we were shocked to read of jmur decision ... We are willing to carry the tax load the program entails ... but when you ask thousands upon thousands to give up our jobs too, I think that is carrying things too far and defeating the purposes of the European aid pro­ gram ... A few more blows of the same kind could well reduce our merchant marine to the same impotent ineffectu­ al status that prevailed on Dec. 7, 1941 ... I sincerely hope that you i-econsider your actions." William L. Hutcheson General President 4 4 4 Maryland Legislative Committee o£ Brotherhood of Railway and Steam* ship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Ex­ press and Station Employees: "The effect of the institution of such an un-American policy would be to help foreign ships i*un American ships off the sea. To economize on the trans­ portation of ERP would have the net result of destroying the positions of some 14,000 men employed on approxi­ mately three hundred ships which trans­ port these bulk ... ERP cargoes; and to destroy thousands of other American jobs now employed- in repairing, ser­ vicing and supplying these American ships." Eugene I. Paynter Chairman 4 4 4 Local 2, International Photo-Engravers Union: "It seems inevitable that Miv Hoff­ man's proposed action would cause widespread unemployment, and we are therefore humbly requesting yoiu- sup­ port in the Seafarers' request." Corresponding Secretary Melvin Snitzer 4 4 4 Local 13, International Jewelry Workers Union: "Our organization has gone on record to back up the Seafarers International Union in their most reasonable request. May we, therefore, ask that you lend a hand to protect these men against the loss of their jobs which undoubtedly will occur if Mr. Hoffman's program goes through." James J. Bambrick Labor Relations Director (Cotttinned on Page 12) SJU IN RECORD at a time when as many ships as possible should be in operation on the high seas. SucA action would be contrary to the EXTENSION OP REMARKS .preijent law which insists that a mini-, oP mum of 50 percent of bulk cargoes be) shipped in American bottoms, and would HON. JOHN J. ROONEY deprive thousands of American seamen: OP NEW YORK of work. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES I am glad that the Seafarers interna- i tional Union of North America, Atlantic' Thursday, January 13,1949 and Gulf district, affiliated with the Mr. ROONEY". Mr. Speaker, I am sure American Federation of Labor, has taken that without exception every Member of. a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoff­ (this House is definitely against the pro-' man's proposal; Under the permission fpQsal of EGA Administrator Hoffman to heretofore granted me by the House; I ship all bulk cargoes under the Marshall include with these remarks a splendid plan in vessels flying foreign flags. I article which appeared in the January 7; ' have vigorously protested that this would 1949, issue of the Seafarers Log, weekly help ruin our American merchant marine publication of that union: t Shipments Under the Marshall Plan On January 13, Represenlalive John J. Rooney (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record the editorial from the January 7 issue qi the LOG entitled "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman." In placing the editorial in the Record, Congressman Rooney said that he was glad that the Seafarers had taken "a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoffman's proposal." On January 17, Congressman Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record a letter from Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU. A&G District, re-stating' the Union's position on the Hoffman proposal. Next week the LOG will carry the complete remarks of Congressman Mulier who said "The position of the Seafarers International Union is sound." �Page Twelve J i'l I ' [•i m TOE SEAFARERS LOG Priday, January 21, 1949 Labor Solidly Behind SfU In EGA Fight (Contimied from Page 11) Washington State Federation of Labor: "Speaking for 695 AFL Unions affili­ ated with the Washington State Fede­ ration of Labor, I respectfully urge you to use your influence to prevent the adoption of the proposal... Saving money at the expense of the American worker engaged in transportation, ap­ pears to be a certain aid to unrest at home. The American Federation of La­ bor has been a solid supporter of the Marshall Plan but, as a State branch of the AFL, we vigorously oppose any recommendation to save money which may threaten our American standard of living and throw our citizens out of empl03Tnent." E. M. Weston President 4- t 4" Local 106, Office Employes Interna­ tional Union: "Should Mr. Hoffman's new directive be effective it will be detrimental to thousands of our American seamen, and cause heavy imemploymeht." C. J. Frick Secretary-Treasurer 4. ib Local 534, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers: "Local 534, IBPSPMW, disapproves action contemplated" to be taken by Paul G. Hoffman regarding Marshall, Plan bulk cargoes to be shipped ICQ percent entirely in foreign ships, there­ by flouting law as it stands now,. and also throwing many, many workers out of jobs. The law by Congress says 50 percent only in foreign ships." Ruth Trageser Secretary Leonard C. Daniel President 4. 4 t Local 10, Internaiibnal Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union: "Your action. if' successful will cause most of the American shippers to take their ships off the seas, thus creating a larger layoff and unemployment line in these United States. Further, the ship repair companies will lay off men, as will other industries connected." F. A. McBride Secretary ' 4» 4> 41 Local 1, Brotherhood of Painters, Deco­ rators ft Paperhangers of America: "We are aware that this action will ditectly throw thousands of men out of employment on the ships, in addition to others, such as shipyard workers and the merchants who supply the ships.We further know that in a les.ser de­ gree every industry will be affected ad­ versely by this proposed move." Joseph Kant(»ski Recording Secretary 4 i Local- 18032, Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers: "If a government official can publicly make such a statement defying an act of Congress, how can we expect the rest of the Citizenry to conform to the laws of our country? Frankly, to this organization of law-abiding citizens, this does riot make sense. In fact," it smacks of anarchy." Milton Weintraub Secretary-Treasurer 4, 4 4 Local 282. Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees: ~ "At our last regular membership meeting (Dec.-22) -our membership went on record in support of the Seafarers International Union because Paul G. Hoffman's pJan would sweep the Am­ erican merchant marine from the seas." James B. Deane President 4 4 4 Local B-1442. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "...we deem it necessary to disap­ prove the conditions stated by Paul Hofihnan, EGA Administrator, in his letter, dated December 3, 1948." Charles E. Reynolds Recording Secretary Branch Meetings It'? IV The next regular member­ ship meeting will be held Wednesday evening. Jan. 28 at 7 P. M. in all ports. With' the exception of New York, all branches hold their meet- . ings in their own halls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium. 100 East 17th Street, comer of Fourth Avenue. These sessions are a good chance for you to hit the: deck and speak your piece.; Froni the meeting place .comes the ideas, rules and regulations responsible for. the effective .Junctioning of our Union. Take an active part, in the SIU. Make sure yoq're at' the meeting. Remember, the. time is 7 P.M. All Brothers: must show up promptly. > A little known provision of program of increasing passenger 000 worth of pig lead in the 000 worth of food every day, the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and tanker vessels in the Am­ double bottoms. This vessel was according to a survey of sea­ hit the news this week when erican merchant marine is one sold by the Commission for going appetites made by the the American Export Lines re­ 20,000-ton passenger-cargo ship, about $65,000 on .an "as is, where American Merchant Marine In­ turned its entire operating dif­ costing an estimated $14 million, is" basis. It has been estimated stitute. Covering 1,600 merchant ferential subsidy for the period to be built for the. Mississippi that the Government has lost vessels, the study lists as daily 1938-1948 to the government. Shipping Company. It would more than a half million dollars requirements 42,852 pounds of meat and poultry, 14,400 pounds T'he- cwnpany returned over $5 have luxury accommodations for in these salfes. of coffee, 7,500 pounds of wheat tnillibn. Other companies to do at least 234 persons. Program is 4 4 4 flour, 6,000 pounds of sugar, the same are Mississippi and to go into effect on July 1, if The Government has posted a i,ykes Brothers. The Govern­ Congress appropriates the neces­ warning that • yellow fever has 3,240 dozen eggs, 2,500 pounds ment expects to recapture $26 sary .fimds. been found in Panama. U.S. of fresh butter and 6,000 pounds million of $36 million paid out 4 4 4 quarantine officials - have been of potatoes. On the average it under operating subsidies. The A Government investigation ordered to take special precau­ costs $2.40 daily to feed a sea­ little known provision in the has brought to light the fact that tions in respect to ships coming man. d936 Act applies to companies the Maritime Commission has from the Isthmus. The outbreak 4 4 4. whidi signed ten-year contracts sold a number of vessels con­ in Panama is the first in twenty Threat of a tug strike in New for ^bsidies. If at the end of taining valuable lead ballast years. ^ York ended .'.ast week when the fhe 10-year period they can without taking into consideration tugmen were granted a 12 per­ 4 4 4 .show they needed the money to the presence of the metal. One Crews of American merchant cent. wage increase and fringe continue operating, they need not ship contained more than $200,- ships consume in excess of $192,- benefits. areturn the funds. If their return is over a certain figure they redum a portion or all of the government funds. This unusual bit of legislation is not found in any other field where subsi­ By LOUIS COFFIN heating were the order of the the same as elsewhere, with fink Knowing the men had no dies are granted. day. halls supplying most of the men. strong union to protect them, the As the SIU swings into the 4 4 4 There wei-e no showers aboard It was a plain case of dog eat shipownei-s lopped off the few A threat that the government eleventh year of its existence as ships in those .days. Instead, the dog in-those days and the ship­ decent shipboard conditions. would enter the steamship serv­ a potent force in the improve­ men had to use diidy, old. buckets owner capitalized neatly on the Then, they began whittling away ice between U.S. and Alaska was ment of standard "ffer the Amer­ for washing clothes and situation. By using one seamen on wages. The race was fast voiced by Representative Jack­ ican seamen, our progress is em­ bathing. against another, the operators and furious as the operators son, of Washington. The Con­ phasized when I look back to On top of all this, the union managed to cut wages, such as competed with each other in cut­ gressman stated that if private my early experiences on the supphed very .little • on-the-spot they wei-e, to a point so low that, ting down pay scales. operators couldn't do the job waterfront, back to 1919. With the greedy shipowners on after the 1921 strike, rated men the government would, just as i That was the time of the old representation. .^^lose officials drew as little as $38 a month. one side and bullying Skipper-s, it does between New York and ISU, which haj^ contracts- with who did cover -ships collected dues, but performed few duties. All in all,, seafaring was not an Mates and Engineers on the the Canal Zone. practically all the American Disputes arfeing as a result of enviable profession from then un­ other, the seamen were helpless. 4 4 4 companies. The wage scale was shipboard conditions, xepairs . and til the late r930s. Between 1919 No surprise then that there was a return to the slave days that Two new .records on imports pretty fair and overtime was overtime were generally, settled existed before the Seamen's Act at the port of Philadelphia were payable in excess of eight hours. in favor of the ship operator. was passed in 1915. From'1921 established on Jan. 10. The first Howevei', the union had no hir­ to 1934 seamen were really flat was the arrival of 17,400 tons of ing halls, such as we now enjoy, Reprraentation of the kind we on their backs. scrap metal from Japan. Ship­ j Neither did we have the ad­ now enjoy was unheard of in ping circles said only one car­ vantage of the 40-hour week in those days. The selfish motives MORE TROUBLE go of this type has reached port, nor the 44-hour week at of these so-called union offi­ The depression added another Philadelphia since the war. The sea, except with very few com- cials of the old organization of scourge for the embattled sea­ seamen contributed much to the other record was set when 17,- I panies. men to contend with—the ccunwrecking of the union in the 000,000 gallons of oil arrived munists came on the scene. Be­ j Probably saddest of all was the 1921 strike., from the Middle East. It was tween the communists' propa­ the largest single day's importa­ I fact that the heads of the unions Shipping in those jiays, ganda, the shipowners' stooges tion by one company. Recipient I appeared- to be in no way con­ whether or not a man carried a andthe depression a seaman's was the Gulf .Oil Corporation. cerned with the seamen's prob­ book, was a messed-up affair. life was hell on earth. lems, as they were with the solid 4 4 4 In view of this history, it ig ownership of the three depart­ Government-owned vessels got their men through established and 1921, shipping was not too interesting to study those factors An electrically wound, chron­ ments. fink rirills on all coasts. Crews bad and seamen seemed fairly •which have made seafaring a re-, ometer not only regulates 570 BAD CONDITIONS for privatelyHjwned ships on the well satisfied. clocks aboard the' new British spectable profession, with good East and Gulf coasts were ship^ Despite the fact that the wage liner Caronia but also automatic­ But when the strike was lost, wage& and first-class Union con­ ally advances or retards them in scale was fair, it was not of ped directly from company ofr. the weaknesses in the bid ISU ditions and imsurpassed on-theconformance with longitudinal particular importance because too fices, from crimp halls and .vari­ became very evident and the spot representation. changes as the ship sails" east or much else was wrong. Living ous seamen's institutes. "Yeiy shipowners were quick to take (This is the first of two articles conditions aboard ship were very few men.were shipped-from the advantage of the situation. De­ of past %nd present waterfront west. poor. Blue linen, horse blank­ union halls. moralized and fearful of losing conditions. The second arti^ 4 4 4 Conditions on. the West Coast ets, tin and porcelain dishware what little^ security, they-had j the will appear in a forthcoming Among the ships planned unissue of the LOG.) •der the Maritime Commission and large foc'sles, without proper and the^Great Lakes-were much seamen; were easy- victims.- - - Shipping Was Heii On Earth In 'Good Old Days' �I Friday. January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Faga Tmxieen Seamen Leave Their Marks - On Selves By HOMER (Red) SPURLOCK Tattooing is old. It is an art as old as rubbing two sticks to­ gether to make fire. It wiU sur­ vive any world-wide catastrophe save the atomic bomb, so strong is the urge in man for selfdecoration. Strangely enough, there, has been very little written about this ancient and honorable art, despite its great age, despite the fact that there are tens of thous­ ands of men and women in the world today carrying on their bodies the mark of the tattooer's needle. Tattooing was introduced into the United States by American sailors returning from long voy­ ages to Burma and India, al­ though in the Far East it had been used for centuries fo make caste marks and to identify a man with his occupation and a woman with hers. It created no little sensation when it was first brought into this country over a hundred TO A CHESTyeare ago, and many a hard-bitTrtt ten old shellback was compelled oeep* CRADit OP by his friends to divest himself of his shirt wherever ho may have been—^in a bar, or a street corner, or taking a quiet cup of or the Ordinary Seaman I sailed .frustrated spinsters from town to sack" before his own fireplace— to Chile with in '42 who showed town. Tlie best ink in the world for to reveal to his cronies the ex- life-like hinges at evei-y joint of tattooing comes from Germany ti'aordinary marks in. red, blue, his arms and legs. The crew of any SIU ship sail­ and Japan; the best designs from and green he carried on his arms ing the seas today can boast of the Orient. The giant squid sup­ and chest. its tattooed lads. Stars or ques­ plies the indelible dye from EVERYBODY DOES IT tion mai-ks tattooed on the lobes which the ink is produced. For The custom spread. Like Sir of the ears are common enough. that reason, all mariners should Walter Raleigh's pipe artd tobac­ The cock and pig designs tat­ take note and remember that co, it caught on and became tooed on the instep of either foot squids have a very important popular overnight, especially —^the old talismans against place in the industrial market of among that class of men who drowning—are seen every day. the world, even if they won't toiled on sailing vessels and .The words "hold fast" en­ look you in the eye, and travel along the-waterfronts of the At­ graved on the second joints of backwards instead of forwards. lantic Coast. the fingers of the hands don't SPOT DRAWINGS Pretty soon, the soldiers them- merit even a second glance. • selves took to tattooing and Many of these tattooes are The sketches which accompany spread it far into the hinterland traditional, of course, and have this article were both made on and along the. trails that opened interesting histories behind them. the spot, during the actual busi­ up the West to the settler. And For instance, the words I men­ ness of the tattooing. It is quite generally accepted dm-ing the Gay Nineties, certain tioned above, "hold fast", have that there are two qualities sentimental actresses and cabaret come down to us from the rough which a man should possess be­ damsels discovered the creamy days of sailing before the mast, fore he submits himself to the softness of the thigh and calf of­ when a sailor spent most of, his fered quite attractive sites on waking moments skirting along stinging of the bees hidden in which to inscribe a lover's name, the clews handling sail, when the needle: first of all, he should or a butterfly, or two red hearts just one slip—one lazy moment be sure he wants the design he pierced by the arrow of Cupid. on his part—might send him has chosen, for it will be with Even royalty and the philand­ plunging down to a watei-y him the rest of his life; and, sec­ ond, he must be able to stand a ering blue bloods of Old New. grave. England picked up the art, -and Those eight little letters on his many a fine gentleman has gone knuckles served him as a con­ to meet his Maker with inked stant remainder.of the split sec­ designs under his Irish linen ond tenuity of man's existance nightshirt. Booth, the man who on this eai-tli. ' shot Lincoln, was tattooed on the Who knows, maybe he felt right forearm. that, if fingers could read, then But it was the sailorman who said fingers would do very well kept the art alive and flourishing, to adhere to the suqcinct in­ and so it will always be. scription on their backs.. • His arms and torso have be­ CUT IT NEATLY come a colorful playground of his And so it goes. Your watchmany voyages to strange and farflung places. His body sports ond tenuity of man's existence such things as writhing snakes, perforation marks encircling his fire-breathing dragons, vessels neck and the rather terrifying under full sail, daggers dripping words imderneath: "cut on the blood, shapely maidens in the dotted line." costume of Eve, eagles, anchors, If he's a sailor, he can get ags, flowers, skulls, chains, and away with it. I remember being told about the grizzled old Bosun what have you. who rolled through life with a MONEY-SAVER large swallow tattooed in full Nor is there any poverty of flight across his forehead from invention among your seafaring temple to temple. man of yesterday and today. On I never met the man, but I the contrary, . often times the can well imagine the flurry of hundreds of standard designs to excitement this courageous char­ choose from will not satisfy him acter causes as he sat himself a whit, and he comes up-with' down to supper in a diner aboard something which he can call his one of our nation's crack cross­ very own. country trains. Witness the case of^ the Able You know the kind of train I Seaman who had a perfect set of mean, one of those that carry a blue socks tattooed upon-his feet, j cargo of bored business men and fair amount of pain—that kind to sob aloud; lesser men have of maddening and persistent pain fainted outright. I am not ex­ that sets the nervous system wild aggerating. Nothing carries a and runs up and down the gang­ man through the ordeal of hav­ lia setting fire to every single ing a large piece completed but thing it touches. pure guts. That, and the innate Luckily for both Murray and pride in his soul which stiffens Lincoln, they possessed to a fine him, makes him suffer most any­ thing rather than prove cowardly degree these two qualities. to the ring of his shipmates Brie-fly, a tattoo is put on in gathered round him. this manner: The customer picks But to get on with the tattoo— —from large posters hanging from the walls with literally hun­ with each inch or so of the draw­ dreds of colored drawings—a de­ ing, the tattoo artist dips his sign which interests him, and needle in the ink again, after then sits dov/n on a chair with having first wiped off the excess the artist facing him. We shall blood and ink which has marred say that he has chosen a large the pure line on the working sur­ black panther with bloody red face of the skin. claws, which he desires to have After the whole outline has done on the hairy part of his been accomplished, the artist be­ forearm. gins the "filling in" process, that Fii-st of all, the tattoer deftly is, working in the solid masses shaves the arm and rubs it in the design in black, red, and thinly with vaseline.' He then green inks. takes a celluloid stencil of the FIRST LOOK drawing and, dusting' it with lampblack, affixs it to the When the tattooer has finished smoothly shaven surface. his work, he treats the wound The stencil comes away leav­ with a sponge soaked in a ger­ ing in its wake a perfect outline micide solution. The wound-— of the desired tattoo. Next, giv­ for that is what it is, and should ing the courageous subject ample be treated as such—is then cov­ time to light his pipe or cigaret, ered with a light bandage. At this stage, the tattoo mark he takes the man's arm firmly by the wrist and rests it on his itself is rather a disappointing • thing to observe. The lines are knees. oozing drops of blood, the design Then he sets about his work. appears smeared, the ink has The point of the needle is dipped mingled with the vaseline form­ into a fluid solution of black ink ing ugly blots, and the whole and glycerine, and, the tatperformance seems to have been tooer, starting from the bottom a complete fiasco, and generally, of the drawing, begins his work. the subject wishes he had gone out and got drunk instead. IT SURE HURTS Actually, I have been informed, It is only after the tattoo has the needle does not penetrate lost its soreness, has "scabbed deeper than one thirty-second of off", has shed itself of super­ an inch into the epidermis. fluous skin and color, that the Frankly, I am skeptical of such true design asserts itself. Then, frivolous scientific measurement. the lines may be observed to be crisp and clear, the colors bright, My feelings during the time I and, the skin underneath, healthy had a nine-inch ^dragon put on and elastic again. my arm was something akin to that form of medieval torture, which plucked out the toenails The Editor thinks Brother of the poor unfortunate with redSpurlock's discourse should be hot pinchers. a source of enlightenment to art Buzz-buzz-buzzzz goes that lovers. He wonders if the es­ pesky little needle. The pain thetic value of the mastezinces, doubles, ti*ebles, stumbles over it­ which many seamen carry with self, intensifies, becomes ex­ them would not be better appre­ cruciating, unbearable. ciated through a public exhiStrong men have been known J tion. Not before July, though. 7?^TroOlN5- of TOMMY " CEACHtE" MURRAY PUEJTTO A»C6-. —lUustrations By Homer (Red) Spuxloefc �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday. January 21. 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief B O S T O — Chairman, E. Bayne. 13; Recording Secretary. R. J. Lee. 47958; Reading Clerk. E. B. Tilley. 75. A&G Shipping From Dot. 29 To Jan. 12 PORT DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWD3. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED SHIPPED SAVANNAH — Chairman, E. M. Bryant. 25806; Recording Secretary and Reading Clerk, A. C. Beck, 34786. SHIPPED TOTAL Reading of previous Savannah minutes. Secretary - Treasurer's (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Boston report x-ead and accepted. Agent • 186 558 178 194 136 117 124 377 Drawdy i-eported that shipping in New York 35 24 26 85 17 14 13 Philadelphia 44 J)ast week had been pretty good 78 63 117, 258 115 99 58' Baltimore !. 272 for port this size. Three vessels 23 33 27 83 23 12 Norfolk: 12 47 are expectbd in during the week • (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Savannah ahead. Minutes qf previous meet­ 36 36 23 95 12 12 9 33 ings of other Branches, read and Tampa 68 54 67 189 23 31 Mobile 32 86 accepted. Communication from 89 74 104 267 106 79 132 New Ox-leans 317 Brother Matthews dealing with 41 34 103 28 65 52 47 1'64 assessment and the procedure for" Galveston 37 38 17 92' 63 68 66 West Coast Ports 197 taking a book out of retirement (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) San Juan read and accepted. One minute 634 555 541 1,730 560 493 1,537 of silence in memory of departed GRAND TOTAL 484 Brotheis. Trial committee was elected to hear charges against Seafarers' fight against the plan for publication. Agent Rentz re­ plan had been postposed for one member accused of not standing to abandon" the 50 percent piovi- ported on progress of Union's month as a result of the pressure relief fireman's job for which he sion governing Marshall Plan fight against Hoffman plan. He brought by the SIU and the rest was paid. Under Good and Wel­ bulk cargo shipments. The beef is scheduled to speak on radio of "the maritime industry. He fare various subjects of Union is by no means over, he added, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 7:05 p.m. reported there was a possibility interest were discussed, among and urged all hands to write to along with representative of that some companies will charter them: minimum time on i-elief their Congressmen advising that MM&P to discuss dangers to Liberties from Maritime Commis­ job, permitmen attending meet­ the plan be dropped. He in­ American shipping industry in sion for Army cargoes. Shipping, ings, keeping the Hall clean and formed members that data on the ECA proposal. He added that he said, looks pretty good for the having a permanent Patrolman in ships scheduled to ai-rive in this the response to the SIU protests coming two weeks. Agent con­ Savannah. Trial Committee find­ port would be posted on bulletin have been very favorable. Patrol­ cluded his report by asking all ings read and accepted. board. Patrolman's and Dis­ men's and Dispatcher's reports Brothers who have baggage held 4. 4. 4, Greenbaum and J. H. Pens wick. patcher's reports accepted. Oath accepted., Hospital committee re­ in the Hall for more than a year, NEW YORK—Chairman, LindVoted to contact Mobile Agent of Obligation administered to ported. Tallying Coimnittee to call for same. He added that sey Williams. 21550; Recording on date of sailing of an Alcoa four men. One minute of sil­ elected. One minute of silence in in future all baggage will be ship because of transportation ence in memorj' of departed memoiy of departed Brothers. dated so that time limitation can Secretary. Freddie Stewart, 4935; rule. Under Good and Welfare, Brother^. Under Good and Wel­ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. be placed in effect. Members Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, the Agent discussed the Cities fare, there was discussion of the with 350 members pi-esent. elected to serve on Tallying 164. Service campaign. Adjourned at duties of the various ratings Committee are Louis Neira, El­ 4. £ if 7:45 p.m. with 7.5 bookmen pres­ aboard ship and of the obliga­ mer Bailey, M. J. Blanton, Minutes of previous meetings NORFOLK—Chairman, James ent. tions members had to Union. Charles Stringfellow, John Mor­ in this and other Branches lead Boyles, 34587; Recording Secre- rison, and Arvel Beaidon. Meet­ and accepted. Secretary-Treas5. 5. 4. 4^ 4 i lary James Baker, 44348; Read­ ui'ex-'s report read and accepted. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, ing Clerk, Kenneth Rice, 48561. ing adjourned at 8:10 P. M., with Port Agent discussed the status 300 members present. E. Sheppard, 203; Recording Sec­ Don Hall 43372; Recording Secre­ of shipping as it affected New if if if retary, Henry Gerdes, 23362; tary, G. H. Seeburger, 6932; Other Branch minutes read and TAMPA — Chairman, C. Star­ Yoi'k. He pointed out that the Reading Clerk. Jack Parker, Reading Clerk. W. Gardner, accepted. Communications read tugboat situation which threat­ and accepted: 1) Letter from ling, 6920; Recording Secretary. ened at one point to develop in­ 27693. 42941. Governor Tuck advising Agent R. H. Hall, 26060; Reading Clerk, to a strike i-esulted in sevex-al New Orleans and othei' Branch Minutes of other Branch meet­ that his is dispatching a labor C. Lee, 70. • operators diverting their ships to minutes heard and accepted, ex­ ings read and accepted. Patrol­ representative from his office to Minutes of previous meeting other ports. Elections wei-e held cept that part of Savannah min­ man gave Agent's report, which confer with him: 2) Letter from read and accepted. Read minutes for six-man committee to serve ' utes calling for extension of ship­ Matthews on retired books. in other Branches. Agent re­ as General Tallying Committee. ping,, cards. New Orleans finan­ Agent reported on business of ported on status of shipping. He Elected wex-e Sam Luttrell, Mil­ cial report accepted, as were the Port in past two weeks. He in­ commented on fine way in which ton Williams, Pete Larsen, Matt Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ formed membership that AFL men on SS Florida have been Fields, Ed .Mooney and D. Mease. quarters' reports. Agent reported committee out of Washington manning the ship. There are The committee was instructed to business of Port in good shape. was conducting a statewide reg­ rarely any beefs on this vessel. prepai-e a report .immediately Shipping was pretty good, he was accepted. Election of Tally­ istration progrkm with a view to Agent's and Secretary-Treasurer's upon completion of the vote said, and would continue that ing Committee, with following getting all organized labor to way for a while. Practice of inen being accepted: John Brady, vote out of office phony politi­ reports accepted. • Members stood count to be px-esented to the leaving the Cavalier and the Cor­ Charles Palmer, Casimir Szyman- cians who had passed anti-labor for one minutes out of respect to membership. One minute of sair in Mobile and rejoining in j ski, William Lord and George laws. Following were elected as memory of departed Brothers. silence in memory of departed Under Good and Welfare, several Brbthexs. Under Good and Wei- • New Orleans was denounced by: Seeburger. Motion carried to Tallying Committee for port: Brothei-s took the deck and there fax-e several members took the . Agent, who said replacements accept Secretary-Treasurer's fi­ Brothers Wynn, Rice, Boyles; was considerable discussion on a floor and nxade corxstructive sugwould be shipped. Agent's report nancial report and report to the Baker, O'Neal and Eddins. Un­ variety of subjects, all pertinent gestibns iix the interest of the accepted. Patrolmen's and Dis­ membership. Under Good and der Good and . Welfare sevei-al general welfare. « patcher's reports heard and ac­ Welfare thei'e was discussion on members spoke on conditions to the welfare of the Seafarers. shipping. A collection was taken cepted. SUP, Lakes and special prevailing in the maritime indus­ minutes filed. Ships' minutes up for the annual March of try. Meeting adjoui'ned with 225 Dimes campaign in behalf of members present. children stricken with infantile if % if paralysis. Agent was instructed (Continued from Page 1) American vessels at market rates MOBILE — Chairman, Oscar now reads j that he need not use for American vessels. There to send proceeds to campaign headquarters. One minute of Stevens, 115; Recording Secre­ American ships unless they are would be no exceptions unless silence in memory of departed tary, James L. CarrolL 14; Read­ "available • at market xates,'' in- the' Maritime Commission were dispatched to LOG. Four men Brothers. Meetirrg adjourned at ing Clerk. Harold J. Fischer, 59. terpreting "market rates" to able to cextify absolutely that Obligated. Minute of silence for 7:50 .p.m. with 179 members in mean world rates not American Amexdcan ships were not avail- >. Minutes of previous Port meet­ departed Brothers. Voted to attendance. rates. r iable at American rates. Neither . ing read and accepted. Motions check Alcoa ships for stores and At present, world txamp xates Hoffman nor any other admitiif if i carried to read only new busi­ slopchest. Meeting adjourned at BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ ness of the various Port meet­ on bulk cargoes are about two istrator would be making policy 8:20 p.m. with, 320 bookmen liam Renlz, 26445;> Recording ings. Secretary-Treasurer's fbiah- dollars a ton below American decisions on the issue. ' present. Hoffman covex-ed up his con­ Secretary, Ben Lawson, 894; cial report read ^and accepted. rates. However, several com­ % % if Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, Motion carried to accept tele- mentators have pointed out that sternation at the uproar his origthe U. S. Government, which mal order had cxaated by issuGALVESTON—Chairman, Ray 4683. pays for the Marshall Plan, in- ing a statement to the effect that Sweeney, 20; Recording SecreMotion carried to suspend reg­ eluding all shipping, recaptures the amount of coal needed for lary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ ular order of business and deal much of the extra freight paid France alone this winter would ing Clerk, Jack Kelly, 10. with obligations and charges. Six American companies through be so great that .he would have Minutes of previous meetings men took the Union Oath of taxes and charter hire, items to use American ships until at in other Branches read and ac­ Obligation. Charges against mem­ gram from Headquarters regard­ which do not appear on ECA least April. cepted. Patrolman'Morrison made ber accused of conduct unbecom­ ing election of ballot-tallying books. Hoffman seems to fear Seafarers were advised this report, in absence of Agent, who ing a Union member read to committee, and to concur with some land of legal retribution if week not to let their Senators was in Orange City paying off membership. Membership voted ^ recommendation that report of he uses American money to pay and Representativds in Washing­ the Ponce de Leon. He reported to dismiss charges. Minutes of j Tallying Committee be foi^arded for American ships. ton forget that at least 50 per­ the beach v/as being cleared of previous meetings in this and, to Headquarters comniittee upon Judge Bland asked for a law cent, or perhaps more, of all forbookmen and that, if shipping other Branches read and ac­ completion of vote count. Agent which would state bluntly that a aid cargoes should continue ' continued, the port of Galveston cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Tanner spoke on developments mxnimum of 50 percent of all could be considered a good ship­ port read and accepted. Motion|in the ECA plan to halt shipping goods shipped under the Mar­ to go ixj American ships. April, ping port again. He also com­ carried to forward all ship's min-{bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan shall Plan and under any • other they were reminded, was not far mented on the progress of the utes to the editor of the LOG countries in American-ships. The i foreign aid plan be shipped in off. •..... Voted non-concurrence with that part of Savannah minutes pertaining to extending shipping cards. ' Moved to accept New Business of reports of meetings in all other Branches. Great Lakes minutes accepted for filing. Reports of Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher heard and accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ quarters' reports heard and ac­ cepted. Communication from Secretary-Treasurer on Tallying Committee accepted, and it was moved, seconded and carried to elect a Tallying Committee to count local votes in general elec­ tion. Elected by acclaim were J. Murphy, S. Greendridge, M. J. Hitchcock, D. A. White, J. G. Hoffman Postpones 'Plan' Again �y Page Fifteen TUB SEAFARERS t^O G Fxldar, Jaauuy 21/ 19i8 oaus Aitions In Hoffman Beef Typita! Vf Labor Support To SIU In the fight to keep at least tails of their support will be those who had responded by January 18 were the following: ' half of the bulk cargoes and related. other classes of cargoes under In a letter to SIU Headquar­ Sen. Edward J. Thye (R.^' the Marshall Plan, the SIU, A&G ters, the OEIU president declared Minn.); Rep. James G. Polk (D., ^ ^ ^ ^ , that his union was "pleased Ohio); Rep. John McSweeney District, has received the warm ^ honored by the opportunity (D., Ohio); Rep. Charles E. Ben-, support of hundreds of interna-1 to join with your great organi- nett (D., Fla.); Sen. Russell B. THE SET OF THE SAILS, by men's union. He writes that he tional and local unions. Most of zation" in the battle. "We know Long (D., La.); Rep. Hale Boggs Alan VUUers; Scribners, 292 was paid too much money and these unions have turned over what a splendid job your great (D., La.); Rep. Thcr C. ToUeffed t<k> well for doing next to to Headquarters ~ reports of the organization has done to im­ son (R., Wash.). pages; $3.75. Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett (B.^ This is the autobiography of no work at all. But this is the steps they have taken, and SIU prove the working conditions of a man who can call himself a jaundiced view of a sailing ship officials have been quick to ex­ American seafarers and we stand Calif.); Rep. John Sparkman "Cape Horn seaman." An Aus­ man. Villiers betrays no anti­ press their gratitude to those with you four-square in your (D,, Ala.); Rep. Harold C. Hagen; who have rallied to the seamen's determined efforts to prevent (R., Minn.); Rep. Edward A. tralian still on the sunny side union bias otherwise. He bewails the low wages paid cause. this undermining of your condi­ Garmatz (D., Md.); Rep. Thurof 50, Villiers was fascinated by on the Limejuicers"Tind Finns— tions," Hutchings wrote in his man C. Crook (D., Ind.); R^.; Tsrpical of the labor activity sailing ships as a-boy, and first not to mention the Arabian letter. Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.);-. in the Marshall Plan Beef is the took to the sea right after World dhows—in which he sailed from Rep. John H. Marsalis (D., caijipaign undertaken by the In the OEIU's protest to Sen­ War I. He has sailed intermittently time to time, and he pays touch­ Office Employes International ators and Congressmen, Hutch­ Colo.); Rep. Compton 1. White (D., Idaho), ever since and has rounded the ing tribute to his father who was Union. When the OEIU's inter­ ings said: national president, Paul R. "On behalf of the Office Em­ Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D., Horn under canvas at least four an Australian labor leader. times, sailing both in the foc'sle When he wasn't sailing, Vil- Hutchings, learned the facts of ployes International Union of the Ala.); Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D.,iers put in his time newspaper- the situation he immediately American Federation of Labor Ohio); Rep. Dayton E. Philipsi and topside. ing—starting on a paper in Ho- sent notes of protest to every Villiers is scornful of steam, and its 200 local unions located (R., Term.); Rep. Leonard Irv­ bart, Tasmania—and at various member of the Senate and the in practically every state, we de­ ing (D., Mo.); Rep. M. G. Bum' and mourns the fact that the day of the square-rigged ship is other journalistic and literary House of Representatives. sire to join with the American side (D., W. Va.); and Rep done. Seafarers, who should en­ pursuits. Then he took a further step. Federation of Labor and its var­ Hamilton C. Jones (D., N.C.). joy the book otherwise, can be At one point he went to the He wrote to every one of his ious other affiliates in urging The Senators and Congress­ expected to disagree with his Antarctic on a steam whaler, Union's 200 locals scattered you to use your good influence men replying to the OEIU's pro­ reflections on a trip as AB from and from this adventure came across the nation, urging mem­ to see that Administrator Paul test expressed their indignation Australia to England and back— his first book. But always he bers of each to write their Sen­ G. Hoffman of the Economic Co­ at the Hoffman proposal and in­ by way of Good Hope—in an returned to his first love, the ators and Congressmen, as well operation Administration adheres dicated their support of the po­ square-rigger. Australian steamer. as ECA Administrator Paul G. to the original intent of the Mar­ sition taken by the SIU and the Villiers shipped AB on the When the sailing ship had Hoffman, denouncing the let­ shall Plan which called for whole body of organized labor. voyage, and at the time was a brief revival in Jhe Australian ter's proposal to scuttle the U.S. handling at least 50 percent of STILL COMING member of the Australian sea- grain trade 20 years ago, imder merchant fleet. the bulk cargoes on American the Finnish and. other Scandin ships manned by American sea­ As the LOG went to press, avian flags, Villiers was an ac­ Numerous international unions men. more letters were being received' tive participant—owning a piece have taken similar action, and at OEIU headquarters and in the! in future issues of the LOG deof his own ship for a while. CORDIAL REPLIES offices of the hundreds of other Later he owned the famed "If Mr. Hoffman's new direc­ unions whose members have' SIU, A&G District Joseph Conrad, taking her tive is put into effect it will re­ joined the fight. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St, around the Horn, of comse. (Tlus act to the detriment of thousands These unions are acting in ac­ • William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 trim little vessel can now. be of skilled American seamen who cord with the trade union prinPAUL HUPFER BOSTON 276 State St. seen at the marine museum in will be thrown into the ciples to which they are pledged. E. B, Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Mystic, Connecticut, near New Contact Margie at 1485 2nd of the unemployed . . . ranks Your Many of them, including the Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 London.) Avenue by mail, or call RE 4- prompt cooperation in seeing to OEIU, can easily recall many GALVESTON 308 23rd St. During World War II, Villiers 9455. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 it that the original intent of occasions on which the Seafarers of LCIs as MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. commanded a fleet Congress in regard to the hand­ stood beside them in their own Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 an officer in the British Navy. ling of Marshall Plan cargoes beefs. ROBERT PHILLIPS would NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. However, he probably is carried out will be greatly In just the last couple of Magnolia 6112-6113 have preferred wind - driven Get in touch with Scotty Val- appreciated." E. Shelkpard, Agent years, white-capped members of 51 Beaver St. ships. NEW YORK lelunga, 30 Cornelia Street, New Senators and Congressmen re­ the SIU have lent a hand to HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent Villiers contends that there is York. plied as cordially to the OEIU Bakers, Restaurant Workers, Hat ..127-129 Bank St. a place even now for the sailing NORFOLK XXX Shipyard Workers, Phone 4-1083 as they have to the Seafarers Workers, Ben Rees, Agent ship, especially in the bulk Longshoremen, Jewelry Work­ and to other Unions. Among PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. trades. He maintains that the ANYONE S. LAMEGO Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ers, Farm Workers, Teamsters, loss in. time would be more than Contact your wife at 151 Re­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Garment Workers, Retail Clerks, compensated by the saving ih treat Avenue, Hartford, Connec­ Frenchy Miehelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Taxi Drivers, Financial Em­ bimkers. Perhaps he's right. ticut. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon ployes, Office Workers and a At any rate. Seafarers will Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5896 XXX host of others. (Office Workers FRANK COTELLIS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. find Villiers' book rewarding, and Financial Workers belonged SAMUEL C. HIDGINS GEORGE MEANEY Jrm Drawily, Agent Phone 3-1728 and will wish that he had gone to the OEIU.) These unions have TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. into more detail about his Cape Call at the LOG office. We Overtime pay .for painting on been as quick to speak up for R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Horn passages. liave a letter for jnqu. the Steel Designer has been ap­ the SIU as the SIU has always WILMINGTON, Calif., 227"/, Avalon Blvd. XXX proved and checks are being been to help fellow unions in Terminal 4-2874 mailed to you. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. their legitimate economic beefs. RICHARD L. WILSON HAnover 2-2784 Get in touch with your local GEORGE RICKLI SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Get in touch with Joe Volpian draft board. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION at headquarters in New York re­ XXX Lindsey Williams The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ garding a very important matter. JAMES WILLIAM OVERTON ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS farers International Union is available to all members who wish 5. $ t Get in touch with your local to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler B. TAFLEWrrZ Joseph Volpian their families and themselves when ashore". If you desire to have Check your book with Head­ draft board. XXX the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every quarters, 6th Floor, 51 Beaver SUP SIU branch for this purpose. Street, New York. HOGARTH AYRES HONOLULU. 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Communicate with J. A. MerPhone 5-8777 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, . WILLIAM NORRIS PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. rell, Paramount Advertising and which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Your seaman's papers, left Beacon 4336 Printing Co., 1401 Northeast Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif. ' 257 Sth St. aboard the SS Irvin Cobb', are Phone 2599 being held for you at the fourth Holman St., Portland 11, Ore. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. XXX PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION floor baggage room, 51 Beaver Douglas 2-8363 JAMES BERNARD WILSON SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. St., New York City. To the Editor: Main 0290 - 4. t. % Write to your mothejr, Mrs. WILMLNGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. SS CLYDE L. SEAVEY Rosa Lee Wilson, 802 Hogan St., I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 Crewmembers who were Starkville, Miss. address below: aboard this Isthmian ship on XXX Canadian District Voyage No. 13, from May 25 to JOHN WEIR MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square Sept. J25, .1948, are requested, to Name . * ~ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 get in touch with William Olyn- Your wife requests that you PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address Phone North 1229 yk. Shamrock Hotel, 635 E. write to her as soon as possible. Address: 307 East 23 St., New PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Hastings, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 5591 York City, Apt. 2-b, City Zone State TORONTO ...lllA Jarvis Street RODG^ERS toiler) XXX Elgin 5719 Your gear was found , aboard VICTORIA, B. C. .,..602 Houghton St. Signed ALVIN L. HERRELL Empire 4631 the SS... Hilton, Bull Lines. You Your wife asks that you get VANCOUVER... V .. .565 Hamilton St. may call for it at the New York Book No. PaclAc 7824 Hall, 51 Beaver St., New York in touch with her at 3004 Cenjtral Ave., Apt. 2, Tainpa, Fla. City. SlU HALLS PERSONALS mmrm NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members �I 'Frfdai^ ^J'atiua^ 2.1/194? THE S E AF A RERS LOG Page Sixieen amSSFR YIC£TAMK£RMtM: Here is qour 21' I JULY. 1?*^ • Sfflfarcrs ' ., SEPTBosun •" ^ipet - Cbief cook chief CooK 259. $180.0<S 214.50 214.50 250.50 $290.00 220.00 • 220.00 " 265.00 ;. CbWjCook, 2591« 205.00 •• 245.00 245.00 W cook . •• • fxm-' 200.50 '.•$28 ^-^5! putopt^.^ ••' p I am • i- •• /o«e Rogers, Geo n ^orrare n mT Gaw^o';;' ^^«=San ^^-okonski. (No CM"8'^ $25 6-'® 219.50 259.50 589.00 219.50 259.50 250.50 579.50 • ;^295.0b ••• 225.50 '• 243.50 ;• 196.00 - ' 225.50 220.00 • 26T-00 190.00 lyu.v- I Messman •.••- omesss^ \P^SYCr>, "rS... '• ' . u get hey ratings through t- ??»• y;;,- '%• •I fe: VAfllVlflfl ANDNOW... ijouKi^eiiouSe-R&ire»?iploc|eK;u>lio J',lis.'': (jDOKKiee aboc/f* qour wapee, overl'iMie«oonditions^ securi'ki, ofFers c|ou onofher S\G D^L- CTMA... Which was organized in a lawyer's office with company backing and control. Which has a constitution which leaves control in the company lawyer's lap — with no grievance machinery—no membership control—NOTHING r-fn-..- m[ mYOU... YOTi siui • '•-T- •• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 21, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN EFFECTIVE DATE POSTPONED TO APRIL 1,AS SIU PROTESTS GET COUNTRY-WIDE BACKING CTMA LAWYER SHOWS STOOGE ROLE,URGES CREWS TO VOTE FOR COMPANY A&G ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF A&G DISTRICT ELECTION CAPABLE SIU CREWMEN HIGHLIGHT WEEK'S PAYOFF IN PHILADELPHIA FRISCO BOOMS;NEW HALL OPENED IN TACOMA,WASH. BALTIMORE EXPECTS EARLY SHIPPING UPSWING PORT MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPPINH TO IMPROVE PUERTO RICO AWAITS SUGAR SEASON TO BRING SPURT JOB-HUNGRY ENGINEERS LOOKING FOR THE SIU'S ELECTRICIAN JOBS BRINGING FEUDS ABOARD SHIPP WILL DISRUPT TAMPA SHIPPING MATHCHES WEATHER SHIPPING PICKS UP IN GALVESTON FRAZZLED ROSS CREWMAN CONDEMN COMPANIES' USE HIRED PLANES ROSS CREWMEMBER CONDEMN USE IF CHARTERED PLANES MORE UNIONS JOIN SIU IN FIGHT ON ECA CUT CONGRESSMEN,SENATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT LABOR SOLIDLY BEHIND SIU INN ECA FIGHT SHIPPING WAS HELL ON EARTH IN 'GOOD OLD DAYS' SEAMEN LEAVE THEIT MARKS- ON SELVES OEIU'S ACTIONS IN HOFFMAN BEEF TYPICAL OF LABOR SUPPORT TO SIU Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/21/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log