2 32 433 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/da6da32487a77f166cb01b43498cc9da.PDF b5fe0707f299e82a888a076456c5500c PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 14. 1949 No. 2 Bland Readying Bill To Close Loophole In EGA The SIU's campaign to block ECA Administra­ tor Paul G. Hoffman's attempt to move Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign ships began to bear fruit this week. On Wednesday, it was reported that Representative Schuyler Otis Bland, Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, was preparing a bill absolutely guaran­ teeing that at least 50 percent of all dry cargoes, and perhaps of all tanker cargoes, go under the American flag. Presumably the bill would not have the loophole that exists in the^ ing the low labor standards on present law. foreign vessels. Judge Bland already had in­ Members of Congress have dicated his support of the SIU's maintained that they meant that, position in the fight to save the if American ships were available American merchant marine and at American rates, at least 50 the jobs of American seamen in percent of all cargoes must go several letters to the Union and in American ships—and no non­ in a strong protest to Senator sense about it. Representative Styles Bridges, retiring chairman Bland's bill is expected to be of th^ Joint Committee on Econ­ worded beyond misunderstand­ ing. omic Cooperation. In his letter to Bridges, which Under the "Hoffman Plan" it released to the press last was estimated that somewhere month. Judge Bland showed between 120 and 150 Maritime that Hoffman's plan would not Commission ships, now chartered save the American taxpayer any to private companies, would be money and might in the end laid up. This would be "finished constitute an economic loss. He with engines" for the American used many of the same argu­ marchant marine. What is more, ments which the LOG employed Hoffman would not be saving the government the money he in the issue of January 7. claimed. FLOOD OF PROTESTS NO SAVING While Judge Bland was pre­ paring his bill, hundreds of let­ As the LOG pointed out on ters from Senators and Con­ January 7, the United States gressmen continued to pour into government would lose the char­ Headquarters and into SIU ter hire on these ships—some Branches up and down the coast, $7,500 or more per month per indicating wide Congi-essional in­ ship, and would also forego mil­ dignation at Hoffman's wilful lions of dollars in federal taxes and ruthless scheme. At the which ship operators would pay same time, thousands of letters on their income from the ships. and telegrams continued to pour In addition, the government into Washington condemning the would have to pay $10,000 per "Huffman Plan" which would (Continued on Page 15) throw 10,000 seamen out of work. Many of these protests came from the seamen themselves. But many more came from the hun­ dreds of international and local unions, CIO as well as AFL, in non-maritime fields whose mem­ The oil business is a pretty slick game. Under the circumstances you bers have rallied to the SIU's WASHINGTON—A bill to ex­ empt merchant seamen who sail­ certainly wouldn't expect an amateur performance from the people who head side. On pages eight and nine of ed through the war from the up one of the largest petroleum outfits in the world. this issue of the LOG are quo­ draft was inti'oduced into the But expectations to the contrary, officials of the Cities Service Oil tations from some of the letters House of Representatives last Company are still straining to make a success of a sorry little spectacle they which members of Congress have week by Congressman William addressed to the SIU, and from M. Colmer of Mississippi. call the Cities Service Tankermen's Association. And a rank performance some of the communications which the various unions sent Colmer's bill would exempt all they're making of it, if we ever saw one. to President Truman, Cabinet those who sailed between Sep­ By now everybody who wasn't born yesterday knows that CTMA is a members. Senators, Congressmen tember 16, 1940, and June 24, company-inspired and company-controlled puppet organization—and nothing and Paul G. Hoffman himself. 1948. The proposal has been re­ ferred to the House Committee more. Everyone knows that Cities Service masterminds blew breath into CUT-RATES on the Armed Services. Eight CTMA. other similar bills are being in­ The Marshall Plan beef began troduced into Congress and also on December 3 when ECA Ad­ Nevertheless, Cities Service officials persist in running CTMA across will be referred to committees ministrator Hoffman announced the stage in a futile attempt to convince their tankermen that they're seeing that after January 1 he would for preliminary consideration. the real thing. Perhaps these Cities Service oil men have a sense of humor not ship any more bulk Marshall Meanwhile, despite rumors to Plan cargoes in American ships the contrary, merchant seamen as out of date as the conditions aboard their ships. because American freight rates are still eligible for the draft. , If Cities Service officials want to continue this masquerade to delude were too high. There was an Their only recourse is to present the company's stockholders into thinking they're getting something for the immediate roar of protest from their case so well to local draft the SIU. boards that they are granted de­ dough they're sinking into CTMA, that's their business. Hoffman admitted that under ferment on a local basis. But for the record—and in behalf of Cities Service tankermen, who dare the law he was supposed to send However, there is a fair chance not open their mouths in CTMA—we want to remind the guys who are back­ 50 percent of the bulk cargoes that one of the bills now in Con­ and all other cargoes in Ameri­ gress may become law before ing this flop that it's performance that counts. can ships, but qualified this by many more seamen are. drafted. As an organization of, by and for seamen, the SIU is a genuine trade saying that if American ships This week, it was announced that union with a glowing record of accomplishment for maritime workers. This were not available at "competi­ the rate of enlistment in the tive rates," the law allowed him Army was so high that during is a fact Cities Service men already recognize—just as they recognize the to use cut-rate foreign tramps. February and March nobody Apparently Hoffman was endors­ would be drafted at all. figure of Cities Service even when it Is rigged out as CTMA. No One Is Fooled Bills To Exempt Seamen From Draft Introducod In House �Page Two THE SB 4 PA RERS LO G FHdUiy, January 14,, 1949 SE^AFARERS Published Weekly, by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh the American Federation of Lahor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 EJntered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Union Builders When the organizers of the SIU, A&G District, first became active in the Isthmian fleet in 1945, they touched off a campaign in which the Union has racked up a virtually unbroken string of victories. The Union's permanent organizing staff cannot be praised too highly for the list of achievements they can show. The expansion they have made possible has carried us to our present position at the top of the industry. They know, as all of us know, that as long as an unorganized ship sails the sea there is a chink in the armor of organized seamen. But praise for the organizers cannot be limited to the members of the permanent organizing staff. At least as much must go to the volunteer organizers from the r^nk-and-file. No amount of planning by the permanent staff can bring a single vessel into the SIU fold if the volunteer organizers do not go out and get the jobs, running what­ ever risks are necessary. Isthmian was organized by the rank and file, and so was every other company we have gained. When Cities; Service is finally brought under contract—the time is not far off now—we will owe another debt to the volun­ teer organizers who have been sailing those ships, endur­ ing the bad living conditions, eating the bum chow, taking the brutality of. the Mates and Engineers, and foregoing legitimate overtime. When enlering the hospital notify the delegates by i^t« card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Organizing at sea is a tough job. Let those members who never sailed Isthmian in the pre-contract days, or who have not sailed Cities Service or other ships we have organized since, consider what the volunteer organizer is up against. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Mnrm Hospitnk 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 pan. (on 3rd and 4lh floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) In a degree, a volunteer organizer is a soldier operat­ ing behind enemy lines. No matter how ready he finds These'are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, the majority of the crew to swing to the SIU, he must as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers Gnd time hanging always be on the alert against company stooges. heavily on their handK Do what, you can to cheer them up by He must size up his shipmates. For as soon as he is writing to them. spotted by the company stooges, licensed or unlicensed, MOBILE MARINE HOSP. MASTANTUNO C. B. VIKEN he is finished. He will be fired and blacklisted, and will be V. E. PETERS C. BOGUCKI D. MC KINNIE W. PETERS of no more use in the organizing campaign. G. MESHOVER % t. E. B. McGUFFY Nevertheless, his wariness of company stooges must W. R. ROSS GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. GARDNER A. BLAIS not make him over-cautious. A volunteer organizer who L. J. WECKS J. GIVENS E, DEAN W. WESTCOTT C. R. SIMMONS 'does no organizing might just as well be on the company D. POICA D. HUTCHINGS J. E. NORDSTROM blacklist. An organizer's job is to bring the ship to the J. YOUNG J. J. O'CONNOR M. HANKEE SIU. So caution must be mixed with daring, diplomacy H. 4. t S. R. PARIS E. SMITH and a keen sense of timing. An organizer must know E. JARRETT STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL M. POSTER MOSE MORRIS when to make his move as well as when to keep quiet. R. B. DEARMAN M. MAYNARD W. HUNT S> t Meanwhile, he must do his work aboard ship for a Sea­ t. % I, J. HERNANDEZ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL farer is an expert seaman, a fact which all the companies BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL N. DORPMANS S. C. FOREMAN admit. FRANK ALASSAVICH A. C. SIMPSON A. N. LIPART VIC MILAZZO E. SOTO ^ ^ In paying tribute to the volunteer organizers for JOSEPH E. GALLANT HARRY J. CRONIN W. NORRIS J. DENNIS their past and present deeds, we must not lose sight of » » & F. STOKES P. L. SCHUQUE the task still remaining. BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. BLANCHARD '. E. SOTO H.'V. NEILSEN ^ L. THOMAS B. MALDONADO There are thousands of American seamen sailing J. STEPANCHUK • i G. ROTZ American ships today without the benefit of real trade J. SWOBODA J. GRANGAARD " ; M. DAVIS O. HOWELL union protection. Particularly is this true in the tanker O. J; HARDEN P. O. FONDULA ^ : • V. P. SALLINGS field. S. WILSON CHANG SENG :;4 H C. MURPHY M. J. LUCAS HA; A. WARD We must break down the wall which the companies J. B. PURVIS G. A. CARROLL A. BORRERA v^ e. IVEEHL have erected between those, men and us. This is a difficult, J. BROWN G; MALONEY » t but far from impossible goal. Accomplishing it will call W. C. HALL SAVANNAH MARINE HOSPi.A P. BIVINS A. C. McALPIN '• for the best this Union's volunteer organizers can give. B. FREY L. MILLER , L. MARSH L. CASE W. PERNHOUT The security of all American seamen depends on the •' r H. R. BELL •' D. RUSSO determination with.which they go about their assignments. L. EVANS E. VITEK . R. ANDERSON ; - -A ; B. W. BIGGS ,Thcy have already shown that they have the guts to do T. A. CARROLL R. FLAGLER " v H. SWANN jhe job. r/. M: PLYER E. C. LAWSON S; LB BLANC h �Friday. January 14, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Histadrut Is Bulwark Against Communism By CHARLES G. RAYMOND Wherever in the world you find an honest, progressive, democratic anti-communist . trade union movement you find an organization which deserves the respect and support of its trade union brothers, in all countries. No false issues must be allowed to hamper us in the global struggle against communist expansion and the tyrannies in many lands which are virtual in­ vitations to communist agents. Histadrut, the cooperative labor movement to which 80 percent of all the workers in sorely beset Israel belong, is an organization which merits a friendly hand froin American labor unions. Histadrut's 300,000 members are the men and women who are toiling mightily to build a stable economy in the new state of Israel, and an economy which will support a high standard of living. Already Histadrut, the only labor organization of any consequence in the Middle East, has raised Israeli wages to a level several hundred percent above those paid in the neighboring Arab nations, and working conditions have been cor­ respondingly improved. EFFECTIVE BUFFER But until the British and the other big powers, including the United States, force an end to the present war with the Arabs by proposing a decent settlement for the Israelis, Histadrut will be handicapped. A sound economy cannot be built if Arabian oil and the strategic military position of the Suez Canal are held to be more important than the progressive development for the common good of Israeli and "other Middle Eastern resources. To make matters worse the communists might discover a way to take advan­ tage of the situation if the strife continues. , Histadrut members find themselves in a plight somewhat similar to that of the Indonesians iri the struggle against Dutch imperialism and that of the people of Indo-China who are trying to throw off the yoke imposed by the French. The possibility of a communist-dominated China makes the situation in Indo-China critical, a fact to which the French imperialists are just awakening. In the East Indies, where the Dutch are using troops in a ruthless "police action" to oust the Indonesian Republic, the situation is, if anything, worse. In French Indo-China. in Burma, in British Malaya and in the East Indies, communist agents roam far and wide and many who are not com­ munists listen to them. In their misery, they will listen to anybody who offers a cure, how­ ever false, to their economic ills. A powerful, progressive Histadrut in the Middle East can be an effective buffer against the commies, and American unions would be doing both themselves and the world a huge service by supporting the Israeli workers. MORE THAN UNION The backward-looking, labor-hating imperial­ ists who control Dutch, French and Britisl^ colonial policies are fond of excusing their fail­ ure to free the peoples of Malaya, Indo China and the East Indies by maintaining that those peoples are not yet ready for independence and self government. At best they offer phony forms of freedom. The British and the rest who are allowing the Charles G. Raymond, author of the article on this page, was the author of articles in the LOGs of November 12 and November 26. 1948, analyzing the national elections and their effect on the Taft-Hartley Act. Those articles attracted wide attention inside this Union and throughout' the trade union move­ ment. His account of Histadrut, the new state of Israel's powerful and progressive labor federation, will also be widely read. Ordinarily, this Union does not carry articles which can be interpreted as political in nature. However, the importance of labor's role in the November elections made Raymond's election analysis imperative for the information of the membership. At the present juncture, with the continent of Asia threatened by the communists because of the short-sightedness of European governments, an understanding of the labor movement in strategic, anti-communist Israel is equally imperative. Of course, Histadrut is a feder­ ation of trade unionists not a political or­ ganization. But it is so powerful a force in Israel and the whole Middle East that any discussion of it is necessarily concerned with politics on a world scale. for the aged. It runs agricultural and industrial cooperatives, housing projects, public markets, banks, vacation centers, schools, theaters, a sports organization, an aviation company and an infant merchant marine plying Mediterranean waters. In addition, it publishes newspapers and magazines including one paper in Arabic for the thousands of Arab members who work in perfect harmony with the Jewish members. Outside employers contribute to only the welfare pro­ gram. AMERICA HELPS Because of Histadrut's efforts, the contrast be­ tween conditions in Israel and those in the feudal Arab countries is tremendous. In Israel, a skilled Arab worker can make close to five dollars a day, a princely wage by Middle East standards, and even an unskilled worker can count on about two dollars. The same Arabs Israelis—and the Arabs, for that matter—to be working in the Arab states—in Egypt, Syria or destroyed in war can voice no such excuse. The Iraq—would be lucky to make 80 cents and 45 members of Histadrut are Europeans. They are cents respectively. Presumably the Arab leaders not by any stretch of the imagination a colonial have no love for Histadrut. Their own people people, although many of them have endured might get the idea. Much of Histadrut's recent progress has been more than 10 years of slat^ery and torture under the fruit of the current campaign to raise money the late Adolf Hitler. Actually Histadrut is something more than a^ in the United States, a campaign which has the labor union, or even a group of labor unions. full support of both the AFL and the CIO. This Technically it is the General Federation of help is necessary for the present because of the Jewish Workers in Israel, and is roughly the war, and because of the thousands upon thou­ Israeli equivalent of the American Federation sands of immigrants who arrive every day. The war damage must be repaired and many of of Labor. But it is a complete economic and the newcomers must be trained and fitted for social organization which controls vast enter­ new jobs so that they can find their places in the prises. Israeli economy.- For the present, these two ORGANIZED ECONOMY tasks are too much for Histadrut's resources. Histadrut grew along these lines because it had to. It was founded in the early 1920s when Israel, then known as Palestine, was under a British mandate. There was no Israeli govern­ ment, nor were there any social laws providing for hospitalization, workmen's compensation and the like. Histadrut provided an organized econ­ omy and became the greatest economic force in the area. The present Israeli government leans heavily on Histadrut as,a going concern of nearly 30 years standing. But Histadrut can be expected to be the main Many members of the present Israeli govern­ bastion of a free democratic labor movement in ment came from Histadrut, which is playing the Middle East. Staunchly anti-communist, it a leading role in the tragically unnecessary con­ should resist all attempts by the communists to flict with the Arab nations. In illustration of infiltrate its ranks. Its strength and the wellthis is the story of Abba Hushi, the Histadrut being of its members should be so great that leader who visited SIU Headquarters a year communist blandishments will have no effect. ago. Last fall Abba Hushi, a onetime dock GUARANTEE worker and a member of the Histadrut executive The sooner the British government, the same committee for the port of Haifa, was wounded government which u.sed troops to break the in the leg by an Arab sniper. He was inspect­ ing Israeli fortifications when the bullet struck London dock strike in 1947, realizes this fact the better. By the same token, the sooner the Dutch him. government realizes that the Indonesians basi­ Histadrut organized the workers, fought for the eight hour day, and won the right to bar­ cally want nothing but freedom and a chance to gain collectively for wages and conditions. What utilize their own resources, the less chance com­ if did not get from the outside it provided from munist agents will have to win the Indonesian within itself. Belonging to it are skilled and people to their side. unskilled workers, manual and white-collar A strong, free labor movement in progressive workers, scientists, engineers, doctors, teachers, Israel, and the kind of freedom in Indonesia that longshoremen, farmers, building workers, quarry- will allow a labor movement to grow in the men, factory workers, needle-workers, seamen eastern islands, can save the continent of Asia and others. "The list is as long as the list of from communism. By insisting that such occupations in Israel. movements be encouraged and allowed to Histadrut provides health insurance, medical flourish, American unions can do much to guar­ care including" hospitalization and a pension plan antee their own future. �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Shipping is Good in Baltimore And Prospects Are Even Better LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 SIU VOLUNTEERS IN BOFFJEAN PLAN FIGHT By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ ' BALTIMORE—Although ship Man to be ready to leave at an ping slowed. down a trifle here, hour's notice. The Old Man had we can get the men out pretty no choice but to restrict the men to the ship which was in the easily. And we expect shipping stream and ready to go, although to be very brisk in the near fu sea watches had not been set. However, it took The Army six ture. Recent payoffs included six days to get around to sending Ore Line ships, three Bull Line the ship on its way. That's the ships and three Waterman ships Army for you. The crew of that ship can The sign-ons in the same period were distributed in about the keep track of their beef in the same way—six Ores, four Bulls LOG. We'll let them know how three Watermans and one Isth­ the overtime turns out. mian. BEAT HOFFMAN It is easy to see that Ore ves­ The "Paul Hoffman Plan" is sels are the solid basis of ship­ ping in Baltimore. This is the something for us to fight hard only port in this country which to defeat. Certainly that guy they hit, so we always can Hoffman is out to hurt us as much as he can, just why we count on them. The others may come here or don't know. We hope that Hoffman doesn't they may payoff and sign-on The all-important battle waged by the A&G District to halt the EGA poUcy switch which somewhere else. We like to see believe we will take this scheme would ditch American ships in favor of foreign flag vessels required plenty of willing workers. of his to smash the merchant ma­ them all, though. Here are some of the Seafarers who enthusiastically volunteered their services as Headquarters Incidentally, Ore ships sure rine and the maritime unions lyalerted Congress and, organized labor of the dangers of the plan. Around the table from left to have changed since the old pre- ng down. If he does he has an­ SIU days. Ask an oldtimer if other think coming. right; Mike Cristaldi, AB; Liudley Ritch, AB; Charlie Sexton, Wiper; Charles Oppenheimer. After what we went through you don't believe it. Wiper; Ernest Koons, Oiler; Tony Randazzo. OS; John Ziereis, Bosun: Clarence Lohne, FWT; to win our wages and condi­ ^om Williams, Oiler; Gus Rener, AB, and Frank Chamberlayne, AB. J. R. Gonzalez, AB; Lucky SAME OLD ARMY tions we are not going to let Gillis, Steward, and John Flynn, AB, were out of camera's range when photo was taken. We had a sign-on beef on our jobs be tak«n away from us. Hoffman can be sui-e of that. Watennan's Governor Sparks and we still are working at Other than the Hoffman Beef squaring it. It's a good beef, everything is running well in but we couldn't blame either lis port. During the holidays the the company or the Master for men had a swell Christmas din­ the way it began. The only one ner at the Hi Ho Inn. By JOE ALGINA prowess on the Second Electri- much more difficult. we could blame was the United The boys in the hospital are ciam. He figui-ed wrong on that For one thing the company NEW YORK — Another fair States Army for whom the ship oing fine and hope to be out one as the Second Electrician would have called for a replace­ was carrying cargo when she so'on. They say there is nothing week for shipping in this port emerged the victor. Being a sore­ ment. A man would have been signed on. that can stop the SIU and we ended with the signing on and head who couldn't take his beat­ dispatched to the ship and then The Army ordered the Old agree with them. paying off of the usual lot of ing and forget it, he told the the beef would have come to ships, most of them in from for­ Second Electrician he was fired light. In the end the Seafarer and the Chief Electrician could would probably get his job back, eign runs. pack his gear, too. but the SIU man sent down as Next week may bring a slight The men ignored his phony or a replacement would have been dip in activity to this port, be­ der and went about their busi­ put to a great inconvenience. cause of the sale of one ship to ness. A short while later the En­ The quicker the beef is report­ another company and the return gineer brought up his reserve— ed the quicker it will be settled. the Skipper. The Skipper repeat • By CAL TANNER There is no word yet on Bern­ of another to the Maritime Com­ ed the "hit the road" order. The stein's application to operate two mission. MOBILE — Activity here dur Isthmian scow back from the Electricians, this time, called the Anyway, the line-up for this SIU Hall and a Patrolman hied passenger ships to Europe. Ru­ ing the past week was highlight­ Far East and headed for the mor has it that he has a 50-50 down to the ship. The windrup: chance of receiving Maritime ed by several clean payoffs ab­ East Coast for loading; and the week went like this: Del Mundo, Mississippi, in from In the payoff column we hand­ oard ships manned by capable around the coast. All of these led the Steel Ranger, Kenyon both men stayed aboard the ship. Commission approvaL There are A similar case came on the a lot of bigwigs against Bern­ * "^lU crews. There were six sign- ships were in good shape. Victory, Isthmian; the Bessemer Governor Graves. There the stein's move, and they're trying ons, including three vessels on There is a possibility that Wa­ Victory, John B. 'Waterman, Gov- Chief Engineer decided he didn't to block him. ccmtinuous articles, in addition terman may pull six Liberties vernor Graves, Waterman; the like the Fireman-Watertender out of the lay-up fleet in the Helen and Beatrice, Bull; the Al­ and ordered him off the ship. A NATIONAL DEFENSE to;'five payoffs. exander Woolcott, Alcoa; the near future. This wUl be a boon Patrolman was aboard the ship jrhe Alcoa Corsair paid off and If the Maritime Commission is Colabee, American - Hawaiian; went back on her usual 17-day to shipping and we have the The Cabins, Mathiasen. The last at the time and nipped the "get hep they'll approve his applica­ off" order in the bud. That set­ tion. Atithorities in the maritime passenger run to the Islands. men to fill the jobs. named is a new tanker added to tled the Engineer for the mo­ field have been moaning for Her heads-up crew paid a visit TUG RELIEF JOBS the Mathiasen string. ment, but he had ideas. Late in months about the lack of tankers to the local marine hospital and The ships to hit here this week the evening, when he was sure distributed gifts of three dollars A gratifying source of jobs for topped off voyages to just about no Patrolman was available he and passenger ships should a na­ our members this week were the to each of the Seafarers con­ tional emergency arise. Here's a fined. The money was donated tugboats. We shipped approxi­ every port in the world. The Col­ nailed the FWT again. This time guy who wants to put two big mately sixty men to tug boat abee came from Quebec, The he told him to get off the ship, passenger ships into operation, from the ship's fund. Cabins from coastwise, the Steel or he would have the watchman relief jobs. The Monarch of the Sea and but they say no dice. It doesn't the Morning Light, two of the On the list of patients in the Ranger from India and the Far toss him over the side. make sensed Waterman C-2s on the Puerto Mobile Marine Hospital at this East, the John B. Waterman fi-om Another item that doesn't make OUT OF THE DARK Rican fun, also paid off in good time are the following Seafar­ Europe, and the Helen from the sense is the radio report that Caribbean. clean fashion, and then signed ers; V. E. Peters, W. Peters, E. The Fireman got to a telephone corporation profits were 31 bil­ on crews for the voyages to B. McGuffy, W. R. Ross, L. J. and notified the Hall. In no time lion this year, an aU-time high, OFF THE LIST Weeks, C. R. Simmons, J. E. PR. two Patrolmen went down to the. but because the dollar isn't Nordstrom, H. M. Hankee, E. The Govemoi Graves and the ship. The Engineer almost passed worth much anymore, the value TWO MORE Smith, E. Jarrett and R. B. Woolcott are the ships scheduled out when he saw tlie Patrolmen of the profits is really 21 billion to leave the SIU fleet. The coming aboard the ship late in Also paying off very cleanly Dearman. bucks. If 10 billion of their dol­ were the Daniel Lownsdale and Around the beach are several Graves has been sold to another the evening. A quick consulta­ lars are worthless, I know what the Governor Kilby, both Water­ oldtimers. Among them are Tom company, the Woolcott is to be tion, a few words of advice to they can do with it. I'll take the man jobs. The Lownsdale came Bernsee, Elmo Bailey, T. R. returned to the Maritime Com­ the Engineer and the Fireman dough off their hands anytime. stayed aboard. off the coastwise run and signed Stanley, Clarence Nail, Jimmie mission. One bit of good news out of For sign-ons we^ handled the The point in giving these two "Washington this week is the an­ on for a trip to Europe under Moore, S. W. Ghale, Joe and Charlie Stringfellow, C. R. John B. Waterman, Beatrice, Col­ examples is not just to point out nouncement that the draft has an Army time charter. Steers, B, P. McNulty, Ernest abee, Steel Designer, Azalea City that the Patrolmen will protect been suspended for two months Ships in transit this week Hannon, E. R. Smith, Dusty Es- and Robin Grey. Over these we a crewmember against a hot­ due to heavy enlistments. were the Fairisle, Claiborne, Wa­ palla and Slim Sweetser. squared away several in-transit headed Mate or Engineer; it is It's not much consolation to the. terman ships in from New Or­ vessels and filled the gaps in also to remind men that when Brothers who are sweating out The Mobile Branch has re­ leans; the Marquette Victory, an beefs of this nature arise a quick the man with the khaki suit, but if ceived several very encouraging their crews. communications from Senators Almost all the ships that were- call to the Hall can save a lot of the eager beavers keep joining in and Congressmen promising then- visited by the Patrolmen were headaches all around. large enough numbers they may support in our fight against the squared away with little diffi­ If the men in these cases had leave the seamen alone for switch in Marshall Plan policy. culty—all except two, however. piled off and then waited five or awhile. Meanwhile, we are keeping the On the Kenyon Victory the six hours before informing the Maybe, in the meantime. Con­ campaign fo save seamen's jobs Chief Engineer felt his muscle Hall of their beef, the untangling gress will take action to exempt going strong and steady. and decided to demonstrate his of the mess would have been seamen from the draft. New York Winds Up Fair Week Of Shipping Mobile Hears Waterman May Pull Six Liberties Out Of Lay-Up is?:i; x �I^ay. January 14» 1449 Year's Shipping Reaches End For Port Coihourne TISEStA PA RBRS LOG FRISCO WATERFRONT FRIENDS !;<s 5 • • Page Five Shipping Hoids Steady In PR With Deckmen Still Favorites By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—Shipping may not two or three more such vesselshave been exceptional here in the Other ships to touch Puerto past week, but it certainly was Rico in the last week weie the steady. It still favors the deck SS Jean, SS Kathryn, SS Monroe PORT COLBOURNE, Ontario department over the other two. and the SS Wild Ranger with —Shipping in this Lake Ontario There is always a job or two just a few minor beefs cropping port stopped for the winter, as on board for the book or permit- up. Nothing serious, really, and ,of December . 15. But the last man who is so short on brains all beefs were settled to the sat­ crew did not payoff until the that he wants to leave this sunny isfaction of all hands. One thing, however, that has and tropical nest for the wind first week in January. This was been happening and which re­ and rain and snow in the States. the after crew of the Midland quires severe disciplinary mea­ When the MV Ponce .steamed sures, is the px-actice of men pay­ Prince, Canada Steamship Lines, into Ponce a few days ago to ing off their ships over the week­ which did not complete its lay-up payoff, we had to scramble to end and, like as not, in some job until after New Years. send her necessary replacements: island poi't as far distant as 70 five men for the deck, four for or 80 miles from the city of San There are 19 ships laid up in the engine room and four for Juan. this port. This is comparatively the stewards department. few since in other years we have RULING S.2LYS NO. The only man who really had 25 to 30 wintering hei-e. In­ seemed joyous to ship was big For some time, now we have cidentally, most of them always "Red" Whidden, the oldtime had a ruling in this poi-t, which Father Matthew Conolly and Seafarers Ed McLaughlin and have storage cargoes of grain. shellback from Tampa. He prac­ states that a man cannot pay off David Bell stand outside Catholic Maritime Club, where many tically ate the Bosuns job right his ship on Satui-day afternoon seamen were fed and entertained during recent West Coast During the lay-up period, SIU off the blackboard, he was so or Sunday, unless ho can present strike. representatives were busy on the glad to get it. organizing front. We wore a qualified Union replacement They really can't be • satisfied and proof that the officials at the mighty pleased with the recep­ unless they have a rolling deck Hall have been informed of the tion we got, too. We are looking under their feet and, for lads change. forward to a new contract in the ike them, a bar deck won't do­ spring, and we are going to show This port i-uling. of late, has it's got to be a genuine steel been mistreated and action has the men a better one than they (The SIU does not endorse Brothers, feasted on a turkey plate with scuppers. ever have had before. been taken against offendei'S. political, religious or fraternal dinner with all the trimmings. Ships sailing with short crews At this point, Canadian seamen WELCOME SHIP organisations. It does recog­ The bulk of support for the are a violation of our Union con­ are enjoying finer conditions nize, however, that there are clubs comes from Catholic or­ The arrival of the MV Ponce tract and this practice must stop. than they had in the past. But groups within these categories ganizations, and some help is is always looked forward to and Let this serve as a warning to all we hope to improve them itill which perform services in the given by passenger and freight we could think of nothing bettor who come to Puerto Rico in the more. interests of seamen. It is for outfits. to start the New Year with than future. this reas<m that the following Founded in England in 1923, by CANADIAN BABY article, written and submitted a Catholic priest, this organiza­ The Port Colbourne office is by a mendier of the SIU, is tion is definitely for the seaman the baby of the Canadian Dis­ published.) and his enjoyment while on the trict, not having been opened beach. Everyone is welcome, re­ It is a rare daj"^ when the LOG By WILLIAM M. KIERULF tmtil last November 1. Al­ gardless of color, religion or na­ takes note of the i-epiesentatives though the season was almost The SIU membership in San tionality. The only question ask­ of shipowners; there is little, if over when we started here, we Francisco who were on the beach ed by the swell people .who op­ any, common ground between have accomplished a lot. for three months as a result of erate the club is, "Are you a maritime labor and the employ­ Normally shipping is good—as the West Coast shipping strike .seaman?" ers. The shipowner is well known The history of the San Francis­ in labor's lecord as being one long as the navigation season will not soon forget the hospital­ lasts. In fact, we sometimes suf­ ity of Father Matthew Conolly co branch of the Apostleship of the most vicious and oppres­ fer from a shortage of men. and the Catholic Maritime Club dates back to 1932. Temporary sive of all bosses. headquarters were established at However, Captain Hilmer Some of our members, who did at 320 Harrison street. 5 Pacific street and a year later "Andy" Anderson, until this This organization, one of ten not manage to save up enough a center was opened at 226 Em- week operating manager of Wat­ money to keep them through the all over the country and better barcadero, which was the scene erman's New Yoi-k office, is so winter months, have had the known as the Apostleship of the of much activity in the winter of unusual among shipowner offi­ good luck to finds jobs right here Sea, provided a real home at­ 1933. Food, shelter, clothing and until shipping starts again. Most mosphere to all strike-bound and medical care were given to the cials that his record desei-vcs comment. He's an honest guy. of them visit the office from locked-out seamen, serving them two meals a day and a special men who were victims of the A good many, if not all, ship­ time to time. terrible conditions on the water­ Members will be sorry to hear Sunday dinner. There, were also front. During the 134 strike, an owners in the business today that Brother Harry Melling had regular Friday night dances and average of 1,700 men were fed could take a lesson from him. "Andy" always kept his word. a fall on the icy deck of the SS Wednesday night card games, every day. with cigarettes as prizes. There That's something Seafarers know Stadcoma, injuring his knee so ON RINCON HILL were also recreational features well from bitter experience that CAPT. ANDERSON badly that an operation was . Since 1936, the flag of the few shipowners bother to do. to help us while away the long necessary. Apostleship has been flying from months ashore. This week, after 48 yeai's in found the Union fair to deal He is in the Montreal General atop famous Rincon Hill, in a maritime, Andy retii'ed from his with." He also voiced high The club also donated litera­ Hospital. Brother Melling has building at Fremont and Harripraise for the men of the SIU. been Port Agent in Toronto since ture to our SIU library here in .son streets that foi*merly housed post as operating manager for who lie felt are the "most com­ Waterman in New York, a posi­ the beginning of this Union in San Francisco. St. Brcndon's Church. petent crews sailing Ameiican tion he held for several years. BIG DAY Canada. Always a source of joy to both vessels." By retiring, he brings to a Incidentally, we have taken Thanksgiving Day was one of seamen and sponsors are the an­ By the same token, a ixxembef: considerable interest in the fight the really memorable <lays at the nual Christmas tree parties at close a career which included of the SIU Negotiating Commit-, our American Brothers are wag­ dub. If it hadn't been for the the club's recreation hall and the shipping aboard Swedish square tee spoke of Captain Ander.«on ing against the shipping of all club many SIU men and other Marine Hospital. Last Christmas, riggers, service as a seaman on as being a "hard man, but fair to Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in seamen would have had a dull more than 500 gift-packed stock­ all types of American ships, duty deal with, and most of all, a man foreign ships. We wish them holiday. Nearly 900 seamen, ings were distributed to shut-ins as a ship's officer during and fol­ whose wox'd is his bond. We lowing the first World War and hope Andy's position will be among whom wore many of our in the hosital. every success in their battle. fourteen years as Poi't Captain taken by a man having an equal for Lykes Brotheis. understanding of maritime prob­ When he came to Watei-man as lems." operating manager. Captain An­ The best wishes of the SIU are Now, as we sit typing out this By FRENCHY MICHELET 2. Three Far East scows due derson brought first-hand knowl­ extended to Captain Anderson in report, we get word that a full in the Seattle area within the edge of the life led by seafaring SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping crew must be found for the SS next 20 days and which also. men. In his years of serving as his retii-ement. continues to be a permitman's Young America, which has just must be crewed. intermediary' between the com­ dream on this coast. come in from the Far East. pany and the SIU, he demon­ 3. Continuous calls for replace­ The SS Fairhope, a Waterman strated undei-standing of the ments from the intercoastal C-2, came out of the Oakland JOBS APLENTY Membership rules require problems facing seamen. S;hips. , shipyard this past week and took every man entering the Throughout his work, he showed These tribulations, coming on So shipping is plenty good for a full crew aboard for the Puerto Union Halls to show hia a desire to work out all eompanj' Rican loop run. This took every top of the following prospects all hands on this coast. In view and union problems in a manner Union Book. Pro-Book, perman we could beg, borrow or have all combined to give the of this situation, we again urge fair and satisfactory to both mil or whitecard to the door­ placards on this coast a case of all permitmen, who find them­ steal. man. This is for the mem­ parties. Then out of a clear blue sky wartime jitters. This is what is selves stranded in other ports, bership's protection. Don't ahead of us: to get out here in the best way PRAISE TO CREWS Waterman grabbed the Monroe waste the Doorman's — or ' they know. 1. Crewing up four more Wat­ In commenting on- his years of Victory that had been laid up your own—time by arguing ' Permitmen coming out here dealing with the SIU, Captain this point. Observe the rules for awhile, and we had cme hel­ erman C-23, which are yet in the luva time racing around to put a shipyard, but are soon due to will be assured of jobs for a long; Anderson remarked: "We've had you make. take full crews. long time to come. plenty of differences, but I've crew together for her. By NORM CUNNINGHAM and JOE McNEIL frhto CathoBe Maritime Chb Has Proved To Be Seaman's Friend Gap't Anderson,Waterman,Retires Imeo Has Tbe Sh^, Smids (ht CaH Far Men Membership Rules �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 £SSO Tankers As Rugged As Cities Service It's all sweat, blood and teais standard maneuver to keep them definite part of company strategy, Union contracted ships is gener­ lacked only ten days when he for seamen sailing aboai'd Esso slaving away was the fact that since the rules of the phony Esso ally a period for friendly dis­ paid off. The Esso AUentown experience Tankers. These much-abused the Mate tried to pacify the men Tankermen's Association,, a com- cussion and good fellowship, the tankermen are victims of the by saying that things would be pany-controUed organization, "re- AUentown men were glum and convinced Hagan more than ever company's slick strategy of "di­ easier when they got to the ship­ quh-e" that a man receive a silent. If anyone spoke at all, that unorganized tankermen are yard in Jacksonville. That, too, warning before he is fired. With Hagan said, it was only to gripe. the most abused seamen in the vide and conquer." It was at one of these sessions maritime industry and that their that formality attended to, the With the men in a continual turned out to be a snare. While the AUentown was in Mate was then free to give the that Hagan told his shipmates on only salvation lies in organiza­ state of jitters because they fear loss of their jobs, Esso has been the yard, the men had to put in axe to anyone he found objec­ the Esso tanker that they were tion—under a contract that will falling into the company's trap give them decent conditions and able to keep its employes from five days a week. Hagan pointed tionable. by distrusting each other. He guaranteed security, HIGH TENSION presenting a solid front against out that the custom caUed for Threatened with the loss of warned them they would never "If any group of sailing men intolerable conditions, every one four daj'^s of work and one day of which is a sound reason in it­ off. That was the schedule fol­ their jobs, overworked and get anywhere under such a ever needed the benefits of an self for the protection of a Union lowed on three other tankers in abused, the AUentown crew was handicap. , Hagan advised them SIU contract, it is these tanker­ a setup for the company strategy, to walk off the ship in a group. men. And they're in the same the yard at the same time. contract. But they had no heart for such boat as the men aboard Cities Esso's rotten policy of holding This discrimination brought the Hagan pointed out. "The chow was terrible—even action, since they knew they'd Service tankers. They're abused, first rumblings of dissatisfaction the unlicensed personnel under a in the shipyard," Hagan said, be blackballed for good. among the crew. The Mate browbeaten and disgusted." whiplash wielded by cold, cal­ At this stage, Hagan decided Hagan has sailed Cities Service culating topside characters was answered by driving them even and as a result of all these con­ revealed to the LOG this week harder than before. Then he ditions, evei-yone was under great he had enough. Before he left ships, too, so he knows what he's by Edward J. Hagan, who got a started snooping and forced the emotional strain. Tension was the ship, he told the Mate that talking about. bellyfull aboard the SS Esso Bosun, who Hagan said was a high and as would be expected, he saw clearly what he was up "At least the Cities Service decent guy, into acting as his dissension broke out among the to. men are better off than the Esso AUentown. Hagan, who sails as an AB, tankermen," Hagan pointed out. crewmembers. "I've never seen a more dis­ personal lookout. "The company's scheme was piled off at a personal sacrifice. "They're going to have a chance As his next step in the cam­ contented crew than the one obviously to play the crewman He had been hoping to get to vote for SIU representation paign of intimidation, the Mate aboard the Esso AUentown in against one another — and it enough time aboard the AUen­ very soon. They won't have to started handing out warnings to all time I've been going to sea," town to make him eligible for live in constant fear of losing worked," Hagan said. the men he suspected of talking Hagan said. At coffee time", which aboard a gi-een ticket, for which he their jobs much longer." too much. This, too, was a He paid off the tanker in a Jacksonville shipyard after a coastwise voyage, which began in New York on Dec. 8. The Allentown was scheduled for a long trip and conditions were such WHAT itwim.. QUESTION: The membership of the SIU is currently debating the question of the trans­ portation rule now in effect. What are your views on this rule? EDWARD J. HAGAN CY MAGNAN, Oiler: The Iransportation rule should not be considered only on the way it affects personal finemces. The conditions and wages which we have won through the years were not achieved without con­ siderable hardship and sacrifice on the part of many members. As all good Union men know, the rules the membership pre­ sents and ratifies at meetings are in the interests of the general welfare. Brothers .on the beach today are sailing ships tomorrow. The transportation rule has ac­ celerated shipping for you and me and is a fine "builder-upper" for union solidarity. that the crew looked forward to nothing but misery. Hagan said he had enough and got off. ' Hagan paid tribute to the Allentown crew as he recounted the nerve-wi-acking experience from the time he boarded the ship until he signed off. "We left New York with a good crew, as hardworking a bunch anyone could ask for," he said. On the second day out all hands in the deck department turned to cleaning the tanks. The tanker had just returned from a four-month trip in the Persian Gulf and her tanks were in rugged shape, Hagan said. FOUL TANKS The deck men sweated out 16 and 17 hours a day on the job. Even the men on the wheel and lookout turned to. On the l ^t day of the cleaning job no one was on the wheel or lookout, Hagan said, which was a viola­ tion of the law which requires JOHN A. ZIEREIS, Bosun: that these watches be main­ Several years ago when the tained from sunrise to sunset. shipowners were in habit of Men on board the AUentown, dumping seamen in various ports wno had been sailing for years, in the USA it became necessary told Hagan they had never seen to. take job action on each indi­ tanks in such foul condition. vidual ship to get them to pay They said the cleaning job was transportation to return a man long overdue. to the port of sign-on. Seamen Despite the back-breaking job I who were dumped in strange because of the company's failure ports with little or no money to order the cleaning earlier and in their pockets, and who were without regard for the men who anxious to ship again, became were working long stretches, the easy prey for crimps. If the Mate charged all hands with present rule were relaxed in any way, the seamen could again be­ loafing. come prey to these scaveagc/.*s. But proof that this was only a JIMMY HIGHTOWER. Cook: I very definitely feel that if a man accepts transportation mon­ ey he must get off the ship. However. I do not feel that a man should be compelled to get off a ship, if he has only been aboard for a comparatively short time and he still wishes to work. Speaking of my own personal experience, I have accepted transportation and have gotten off the ship in accordance with the present rule, ,but I would have preferred to remain aboard. Personally, I would rather not have the rule, but as a Union . man I accept the will of the majority. IlilSiilgMlllieii - PERCY BOYER, Bosun: ERNEST BUCHSER, AB: The present rule was adopted I agree that if a man accepts by the membership after con-, transportation he shoiild get off sideration at meetings up and the ship. But I also think that down the coast. Since its adop­ he should be allowed a period of tion, there have been some men time aboard a ship before being saying they are against it be­ required to payoff. Naturally, a cause they have had to accept man who has spent anytime at transportation and get off the aU on the beach is bound to be ship. Yet when they got off some broke or in a hole by the time other man got a job. The rule he catches a ship. He ceVtainly will work in the same way for wouldn't be able to get even or their interest. The rule should get ahead of the game, if he finds not be discarded solely because himself on a ship that pays off a few men find it inconvenient. in four to six weeks. iliilH; ^4^ CHARLIE BUSH, Bosun: I think the transportation rule should be revised by putting in­ to effect a time limit during which a man may remain aboard' a vessel before paying off. If a man happens to be oii the beach for about three months, catches a ship and then finds he has to pay off after five weeks, he isn't exactly getting a break. There­ fore, a compromise should be worke4'out. If a man doesn't accept the transporation let him stay on the ship for, let's say, about six months. That will eli- > minate the difficulty. �i; ."*-iiT'j|rrt Friday, January 14. 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Sjgn-Oil Proves Value Of SlU Contract There is a world of difference between the activities preceding the isign-on aboard jan SlU-contracted ship and one aboard an unorganized ship. The reason for the differ'Cnce is the Union enforced contract. Before any SIU crew signs articles, a Union Patrolman goes aboard to perform a multitude of functions, all in the interest of the crew's welfare, security and comfort. The Union Patrolman checks the ship's stores, the slopchest, the repair lists. He •inspects the linen supply, and sees that comfortable mattresses are provided in foc'sles that aren't overcrowded. Also, he. makes certain that the Union manning scale is ob­ served by the company, that the articles are proper and contain no phony riders. On an unorganized ship, the crew climbs aboard and simply signs the articles. No one is there to protect their interests. Any checking is done by a Port Engineer of Steward, who act solely in the company's behalf. The sign-on, like the one pictured on this page aboard the Robin Goodfellow, em­ phasizes one of the many advantages held by men sailing under SIU contract: • mm All hands were in good mood at. the sign-on ceremonies aboard the Robin Goodfellow. In photo abov^ the doctor (left). tells Bosun A. Thome he's a husky specimen fit for duly. ' >.f'r .. > ' . 'A.- . At left is a typical Union pre-sign-on conference. Crew-: members pay close attention as Engine Delegate V. Meehan (holding repair list) informs Patrolman Jim Sheehan (wearing glasses) of conditions on Robin Goodfellow. Steward Delegate , Jake Longfellow is at Sheehan's left. This kind of procedure is something unorganised seamen never see. v_ The Union way is the se­ cure way. In photo above, the Union Patrolman checks the ice boxes with members nf the Robin Goodfellow's .Steward Department — left to right, Bernard Mace, Messman; Pa­ trolman Sheehan; Steve Stoveland, Second Cook, and Bro­ ther Longfellow, Chief Cook. The beefs have been squared away, the stores have been checked, the necessary repairs have been made—in short, the crew is satisfied that every­ thing is now in order for Sf smooth voyage. The sign-on can now proceed. Crewmen get ready to put their names on the dotted line (photo above) in presence of Goodfellow's Captain T. Frith (left) and Shipping Commissioner F. W. McGrath. Engine Deleigate Meehan stands by. Because stores are checked before the voyage, SlU-coniracted ships do not come home on half-rations. The sign-on must wait, if necessary, while this Important matter is takencare of. Chow beefs on unor^gai^ed ships are* largely trace­ able to fact that crew has no « >Union representative to check Stores, ^ Christy Mantages, ^ight Cook and Baker, is the first to sign the Goodfellow's articles, while Anthony Pedicini, DM, waits his next. On unorganized ships, the actual signing of the articles is the total activity. That's why unorganized seamen are paid less than SIU members and sweat out voyages without any security. �Page Eight THE S E A P A R E R S LOG Friday, January 14. 194S Congressmen Reply To SiU Protest On EGA Rep. Otto E. Passman (D^ La.): Rep. Charles P. Nelson (Rf, Maine): "Let me assure you that the subject "Thank you for... giving me the The statements on this page are excerpts from Congress­ facts matter will have my earnest considera­ with regard to the shipping of tion and I will do everything in my men's and Senator's replies to the Seafarers in answer to the Marshall Plan cargoes by the ECA on power to protect American interests." foreign ships, 1 shall be glad to give Union's protest against ECA Administrator Paul Hoffman's this matter every attention." S" 4" S" Rep. Overton Brooks (D., La.): 4 4 4 plan to torpedo the American merchant marine. Rep. Fred Marshall (D., Minn.): "I am asking the Econopiic Coopera­ "Feel assured that this matter will tion Administration for a complete writ­ .receive our serious consideration. After ten report on this subject. I assure you further study we will be able to give Sen. Owen Brewster (RM Maine): of my continued interest in this vitally Sen. William Langer (R., NJ>.): "You can count on my support." "You may be sure 1 shall have 3mur you a more definite reply." important, matter." views in mind when this matter comes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4up on the floor of the Senate for con­ Rep. John McSweeney (D„ Ohio): Sen. Herbert R. O'Connor (D» Md.): , Rep. James J. Heffeman (DM N.Y.): "1 am very grateful to you and your "You can rest assured that 1 will not sideration." "In an effort to be of assistance I union for acquainting me with the support any legislation designed to put have taken this matter up with the 4 4 4 conditions as expressed in your letter. American seamen out of work." Sen. John C. Stennis (D., Miss.): Economic Cooperation Administration 1 can assm-e you that when the matter "1 am confident that this matter wiU and just as soon as I am in receipt of 4 4 4 is being discussed 1 shall give it my receive the early attention of the Con­ a report I will notify you." Rep. Ernest K. Brambleli (R., Calif.): mo.'t serious consideration." gress and you may be assured of my "1 agree with your stand in this 41 4> 4> 4 4 4 Rep. Hale Boggs (D., La.): matter, and expect to do all 1 can very real interest in the matter. I have been benefited by your view­ Rep. Hal Holmes (R.. Wash.); "It is my feeling that Mr. Hoffman is toward stopping the same." "This is to acknowledge receipt of point and shall be delighted to hear acting illegally, and is flouting the will 4 4 4 your letter...1 appreciate very much from you in the future." of Congi-ess. I am quite certain that this Rep. Leonard W. Hall (R., N.Y.); having this information from you..." matter will be one of the first -things "Many thanks for your message en­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 on the agenda for the approaching Con­ closing a copy of the SEAFARERS Sen. William F. Knowland (R.. Calif.): Daisy Goad, Adminislrative Assistant gress, and I am equally certain that LOG. 1 am particularly -interested in "It may be of interest to you to to Senator Thomas (D., Okla.): Congress will insist upon the 50 per­ your editorial "The facts, Mr. Hoffman." know that the amendment which is "1 am sure the Senator will appre­ cent provision regardless of the type of 1 am certainly hoping that there will now in the ECA Act of 1948 requiring ciate having the benefit of your sug­ cargoes." be a thorough-going investigation by that at least one half of all cargoes gestions and advice." 4> 4' 4> the appropriate committee of the House, from the United States move in Ameri­ 4 4 4 Rep. W. Kingsland Macy (R., N.Y.): so that this whole question may be can ships was introduced by me. 1 shall Sen. Leveretl Sallonstall (R., Mass.): "Of course, I am in agreement with definitely clarified. 1 have felt right oppose any attempt to repeal the con­ "1 have been looking into this situ­ you as to the desirability of using our along that the act meant exactly what gressional policy set forth at that time." ation and am glad that you also have own ships to the maximum." it said. Mr. Hoffman's position was 4 4 4 brought it to my attention." 4" 4" 4" certainly puzzling to me." Rep. Charles A. Wolverton (R., N.J.): 4 4 4 Rep. James J. Murphy (D.. N.Y.): "1 am fully in accord with the news Sen. Irving Ives 4 4 4 (R.. N.Y.): "I am fully in accord with your pro­ Rep. Emanuel Celler (D., N.Y.): you have expressed. I will be glad to "Your thoughtfulness in furnishing test against Paid Hoffman's decision "You may be sure 1 am giving serious so vote if and when the matter comes me with the views of your organization., and will do aU in my power after study to this proposal and will take before Congress for action." with respect to this problem is appre­ • Jan. 3 to see that the Marshall Plan's earnestly into consideration your point ciated, and 1 know it will be of as­ 4 4 4 original program of shipping 50 per­ of view." Sen. WiBrren G. Magnusoii (D., Wash.): sistance to me when this matter is cent of bulk and general cargoes is "1 am glad to have your expression before Congress." 4 4 4 carried out." in this regard. My personal interest Sen. Lister Hill (D., Ala.): 4 4 4 4. 4 i dates well ahead of the time the leg­ Sen. Robert F. Wagner (D., N.Y.): "Am doing all in my power to pre­ Rep. John J. Rooney (D., N.Y.): "Be assured that the matter will con­ "Heartily agree with your stand pro­ vent diversion of bulk cargo from islation was presented on the floor, at which time a few of us succeeded in American bottoms and will certainly tinue to have my very careful study." testing proposal Economic Cooperation having the stipulation written into the continue my efforts." Administration that all bulk cargoes basic legislation. This outcome was not Sen. Styles Bridges^ (R.f N.H.): sent under Marshall Plan move in for­ 4 4 4 anticipated and I now have an oppor-' "Appreciate your correspondence with Sen. John J. Spaxkman (D., Ala.): eign ships. Shall do everything pos­ tunity to go into the matter." reference to the Hoffman announce"1 have been taking matter of Hoff­ sible (to) block adoption of such a man directive up with appropriate offi­ 4 4 4 dangerous move, and have wired Paul 4 4 4 G. Hoffman, Administrator, strongly cials .., Shall continue doing my best." Rep. William T. Byrne (D., N.Y.): Gilbert J. Fortier, Administrative As­ "1 have been receiving a number of ^ ^ urging the rejection of such a pro­ sistant to Senator Allen Ellender telegrams and letters from my district Sen. Spessaxd L. Holland (DM Fla.): posal." (DM La.): concerning this, proposal, and you may "Thank you for your letter...My 4. 4 4 "Senator Ellender has received num­ be assured that I am giving this matter people in Florida have already been ' Rep. Prince H. Preston (D., Geu): erous letters of protest... Accordingly, my very serious attention at this time." in touch with me. 1 shall help." ' "Unless sentiment has changed con­ he contacted the Administrator of ECA." siderably it is unlikely that the ECA 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Rep. John A. Blatnik (DM Minn.): Rep. Harris Ellsworlh (R., Ore.): law will be amended to eliminate the "As you point out in your letter, the "1 appreciate the interest of the mer­ Rep. James G. Polk (D., Ohio): fifty percent cargo provision. I will "1 am very glad to have this informa­ certainly oppose any effort to amend ECA Act clearly stipidated that at least chant seamen in this problem and am half of all cargoes shipped would move glad to have your comments. Your let­ tion and appreciate your courtesy in it along this line." in American ships. 1 gave this provision ter will be kept in mind in connection sending it." 4 4 4 4 4-4 of the bill my full support, and shall with any action which may come be­ Sen. A. Willis Robertson (D., Va.): "Will bear in mind the strong ob­ certainly support the efforts whiph are fore the Congress on this matter...I Sen. Ralph G. Flanders (R„ Vt.): jection of your union to the proposed being made by your imion in coopera­ am sure that any abridgement of the . "My point of view is not that the policy of the ECA...I recognize the tion with other labor groups to keep , Act of Congress will receive the early freight should be diverted but that the importance of maintaining an Ameri­ this policy in force. Unemployment attention qf the proper committees and extra cost of shipping the 50 percent on^ can merchant marine for defense and among our skilled seamen must be recommendations will be made for re­ American vessels should not be taken out of Marshall Plan funds but should medial action;" other needs and 1 shall devote my best avoided at all costs." be directly appropriated." dfforts toward that end." 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Rep. Jacob K. Javits (R., N.Y.): Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D., La.): 4 4 4 "1 have carefully noted the points "I have already contacted Adminis­ Rep. W. G. Sligler (D., Okla.): Rep. Henry D. Larcade (D., La.): "You may be sure that when this "You may be assured that I shall made, and you may be sure that I will trator Hoffman protesting this action, important matter comes up before, the do everything in my power to have have them very much in mind in the and assure you of my full cooperation Congress it will receive my conscicincourse of the consideration of this ques­ American ships utilized to the fullest in an effort to have this proposal with­ tious attention." , U extent by the Economic Cooperation tion in Committee and by, the House." drawn." • 4 4 4 Administration." 4 4 4 4 '4 4 Rep. Clark W. Thompsqn (D., Texas): Rep. Eugene J. Keogh (D., N.Y.)i Rep. M. G. Burnside (D., W. Va.): 4 4 4 "Being a member of the House Com­ "1 appreciate very much having your teeman Anderson, Administraiiv© As­ "You may rest assured that your let­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fish- . sistant to Sen. Richard B. Russell experienced expression of opinion and ter and article will receive my prompt eries, this is a matter in which I am want you to know that I propose to and sympathetic consideration." (D., Ga.): fiarticularly interested, and you may "Your telegram received in absence give to this... my earnest consideration. 4 4 4 be sure that I wiU continue to do We are hopeful that we may be able of Senator Russell. Have been glad to Rep. William T. Granahan (D., Pa.): everything within my power to pro­ communicate with ECA officials in Sen­ to come forth with satisfactory solu­ "You may be assured that I will ator's name urging use of American tions." keep in close touch with the proper tect the interests of our Merchant. Ma­ Ships in sending Marshall Plan cargoes authorities in the matter, as I think rine and those manning our vessels. 4 4 4 Sen. Walter F. George (DM Ga.): the protest is justified, and that it It is my sincere hope that we can abroad." "1 am glad to have the Information would be a great blow to 'the merchant prevail upon the ECA to entirely with­ 4 4 4 you furnish relative to the ECA Ad­ marine if the order were carried out. I draw the order so that Marshall Plan Rep. Sol Bloom (D« N.Y.): "Let me assure you that the matter ministrator's proposal regarding ECA bitead to try in every way to have the shipments will continue to be carried in which you are interested is receiv­ bulk cargo. 1 have taken this matter order rescinded, so that American ship­ on the '50-50 basis now in effect." ing my most careful attention and con­ up with Mr. Hoffman." ping and American seamen may not 4 4,4 Lamar Cox, Secretary to Rep. E. E. suffer." 4 4 4 sideration." Cox (DM Ga.): Sen. Milton R. Young (R., N.D.): 4 4 4 4 4 4 "Congressman Cox is out of the city "Several others have written to me- Sen. Eugene D. Millikin (R., Colo.): Rep. Schuyler Bland (R., Va.): "I have been doing and shall con­ on this matter and I have taken this "Please be assured that this subject ...but your message will receive his tinue to do what I can in this connec­ problem up with Mr. Hoffman, Director will receive my most careful attention personal attention." of ECA." whenever it. comes before the Congress." tion." (Conthmed on Page 15) . �Friday, January 14, 1949 THE S.E A F A R E R S LOG Page Nine US LaborBacksSeafarersOn EGA Cargoes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters: "I urge you to use your good office to assure the American workers that in spite of the increased cost of bulk car­ goes, such as coal, wheat, that they will not be penalized for attempting to raise their standards of living and at the same time aid the Marshall Plan." B. F. McLaurin Field Organizer 4. i. J. International Brotherhood of Black­ smiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers: "Your order will cause removal from service of American ships and take away employment from American citi­ zens, both of which tend in the direc­ tion of reducing living standards by having this work done by citizens of other countries. We, as a responsible labor organization, protest your deci­ sion in the matter and urge you to reconsider your action." John Pelkofer President 4. 4. Baltimore Federation of Labor: "This federation of labor and its 160 affiliated AFL unions join with our maritime imion affiliates in urging your intervention in a situation deemed to be gi-ossly unfair... If we are to par­ ticipate and cooperate with our Gov­ ernment in successfully carrying out the ec'onoinic recovery program, we urge that the program be extended to the recovery of earning opportunities for American workmen." Harry Cohen President 4 ifc Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers: "We feel that you should exert every effort of authority bestowed upon you to do justice to seamen... We are an-. xious to see the Marshall Plan accom­ plish its pm-pose but still think that charity should begin at home." George Schmidt Business Representative 4 4 4 Local 45, Sign, Scene and Pictorial Painters of America: "Protest proposal of Paul Hoffman ... We believe the Marshall Plan should succeed but not at the expense of American Workers." Stanley Beyers Secretary 4 4 4 Lodge 678, International Association of Machinists: "We believe that it is a clear viola­ tion of the law... and request that it be discarded." William C. Duncan Secretary 4 4 4 International Photo Engravers Union: "Object to any change in Marshall Plan shipments which will transfer cargoes from American to foreign ves­ sels." Edward J. Volz President 4 44 Region 9, United Automobile. Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Work­ ers: "Urge assignment of EGA shipments to foreign vessels be reconsidered. This action...is particularly discriminatory against hard won gains of Amex'ican merchant marine unions." Martin Gerber Director 4 4 4 International Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers: "Here we are on one hand rebuild­ ing Europe and ostensibly the stand­ ards of living of its people; however, in order to accomplish this avowed pimpose we are now being called upon to make further sacrifices and tear down, the standards of living of our own people. Does thiia make sense?" Charles J. MacGowan Inlemational President 1 Oil this page are excerpts from some of the scores of com­ munications protesting the Hoffman plan sent by organized labor to President Truman, cabinet members, Congressmen, Senators and EGA Administrator Hoffman. Local 177, Building Service Employees Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, Dec­ orators & Paperhangers: Inlemational Union: "We are spending millions of dollars "Such a plan is without a doubt the most outrageous and un-American act in keeping up our defense forces. We of consideration for our fellow Am­ feel that the paying of higher rates to our American shipping firms is also ericans." justified in keeping our merchant ma­ Maurice Zuckerman rine sti'ong in case we should meet Secretary another emergency." * 4 4 4 Frank W. Cernik Local 924. American Federation of Recording Secretary State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees: . 4 4 4 "Members of this local voted unani­ South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District. International Longshoremen's As­ mously to urge you to do all in your sociation: power to prevent this unjust action to "Yom- decision in this matter is most the American seamen." disappointing to the maritime trades in John J. O'Brien this country and we ask that you Secretary-Treasurer rescind your action and that the fifty 4 4 4 Local 301. Brotherhood of Carpenters percent rule be kept in effect so that we can keep our merchant seman and Joiners: "Such a proposal, if adopted, would working." Frank Yeager not only give our merchant marine a District President serious set-back bu^ would also deprive many American seamen of their jobs." 4 4 4 Local 702. International Alliance of WiUiam T. McClintock Theatrical and Stage Employees: President "Protest the threat of Paul Hoffman. 4 4 4 Loczd 627. Brotherhood of Carpenters We urge you to use your influence to block any such threat that would de­ and Joiners: "Protest the use of foreign bottoms prive American seamen of their jobs." George Waugh to ship Marshall Plan cargo. This will Secretary-Treasurer cai&e unemployment of American sea­ men and tie-up over 50 percent of our 4 4 4 Miimesota Stale Federation of Labor: ships." ' "When this matter comes before Con­ John Maxim gress we trust you will agree with us Financial Secretary that there should be no change in the 4 4 4 original stipulation in the Marshall Local 1292, Brotherhood of Carpenters Plan as to the amount of cargoes to and Joiners: "Protest Hoffman proposal as this be moved by American ships." George W. Lawson constitutes serious threat to American Secretary merchant marine and shipping." Arnold Cocker 4 4 4 New York State Association, United Recording Secretary Association of Journeymen & Ap­ 4 4 4 prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sul­ Fitting Industry: phite and Paper MiU Workers: "Paul Hoffman's proposal will throw "We carmot afford to decommission thousands of highly skilled American hundreds of American ships and their seamen out of work (showing very more than ten thousand skilled men." little appreciation for services rendered Joseph Tonelli in the past World War II), also reduce Vice President the American merchant marine to a 4 4 4 skeleton, imperil our national defense International Ladies Garment Workers and sweep a large percentage of the Union: seamen from the high seas, to say "Consider Hoffman Proposal injurious, nothing of the harm done to our econ­ unfair to American seamen and mer­ omy." chant marine. Respectfully urge you use John L. Costello your influence to bring about rejection Secretary-Treasurer of his proposed plan." 4 4 4 David Dubinsky North Dakota State Federation of President Labor: 4 4 4 "We feel that this plan would break Local 892. Brotherhood of Painters, down our national defense, that it Decorators and Paperhangers: would increase the unemployment rolls "If this threat is carried out it will of our nation, and we also believe that be a detriment to the seamen and to it would only be employing foreign our merchant marine.'' labor, as we understand that the United Gus Miller States, under the Marshall Plan, would Recording Secretary be compelled to finance this venture." 4 4 4 W. W. Murray Local 1244, Brotherhood of Painters, President Decorators and Paperhangers: 4 4 4 "Our organization wishes to protest Local 947. American Federation of State. the action of Paul Hoffman. At pres­ Coimty and Municipal Employees: ent, 50 percent of this cargo is shipped "We do not want Mr. Hoffman's pro­ in American flag ships, and, after all, we, the taxpayers, are paying the posal carried out if it means throwing freight and should be given first con­ American seamen out of work." Harry J. Hobkirk, Jr. sideration.'* Freincis Tardy 4 4 4 Radio Officers' Union: Business Manager "Mr. Hoffman's proposal not only 4 4 4 takes away our livelihood but also imMichigan Federation of Labor: "Protest the action of Paul Hoffman. dermines our country's defenses in case We r^uest your support in rescinding of an emergency that from all indica­ tions exists at this time." such ofder." Lester F. Pamell 1, Robert P. Scott Representative ' y'*Secretary-Treasurer International Chemical Workers Union: "It seems to be just common sense to say that inasmuch as American wage earners are in a very large measure . financing the Marshall Plan, they have every right to expect that goods pur­ chased under the plan shall be trans­ mitted under American workingmen's conditions and rates of pay." H. A. Bradley President 4 4 4 South Dakota State Federation of Labor: "This federation believes in patroniz­ ing home industries, goods and serv- ; ives; this should also apply to the business of the U. S. Government. We protest the use of foreign ships in trans­ porting Marshall Plan supplies to Eu­ rope." Albert J. Maag President 4 4 4 Local 79. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouse­ men and Helpers: "This expresses our disapproval, of plan to use all European ships in Mar­ shall Plan shipping. Urge you use all influence to stop this action that would result in thousands of American sea­ men losing their jobs." R. I. Vam Business Agent 4 4 4 Troy (N. Y.) Federation of Labor: "Paul Hoffman's threat constitutes a deadly peril to American seamen and the American merchant marine." Joseph R. Quinan Secretary-Treasurer 4 4 4 "Tampa Central Trades & Labor As­ sembly: « "Request you use all possible influ­ ence to stop Hoffman action on ship­ ment of Marshall Plan goods. This program is detrimental to livelihood of thousands of American seamen." R. 1. Vam President 4 4 4 Local 8. United Hatters. Cap and Mil­ linery Workers International Unions "Urge proposal to send aU Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign ships be dropped. If carried through this means that 10,000 American seamen would join the rank.? of the unem­ ployed." Hyman Goldstein President 4 4 4 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipeiitling Industry: 'Wish to protest this action and to request that you do everything pos­ sible to have such shipments made with American ships and seamen." Martin P. Durkin . General President 4 4 4 Union of CARE Employees: "This union, interested in overseas re­ lief, protests your statement concern­ ing the shipping of EGA supplies in foreign bottoms. We urge you to re­ consider your position and make avail­ able to the Amex'ican merchant marine at least 50 percent of EGA shipments." Nat Klein Chairman 4 4 4 West Virginia State Federation of Labor: 'There is some growth of unemploy­ ment in this counti-y and by adding more to the ranks it certainly will not help this country in can-ying out the Marshall Plan, because what is gained in one way- is more than lost by un­ employed workei-s. We trust that when this new Congress convenes you will be on the lookout to protect labor­ ing seafaring people." Volney Andrews Secretary-Treasurer (Continued on "Page 11) • �Page Ten i'day^ Jwuary 14, 1^49 THE SEAFARERS LOC Philly Seafarer Captures Crew's Year-Old Excursion To Paris City Golden Gloves Title Still Bright In Brother's Memory By dint of his victory in the make the 118 pound bantam­ contest sponsored by the Phila­ weight class. By ROBERT BEALE delphia Daily News, the newlyIn the meantime, he'll continue crowned Golden Gloves feather­ to sail aboard SlU ships in the With a tug fore and aft the American freighter Lyman Stewart slid weight king of Philly is Seafarer Stewards Department. Despite his ability with his dukes, alongside her berth in St. Nazaire, France, bumped once or twice against the Jackie Smith. The 18-year old Seafarer, Brother Smith is known to his dock, and settled down comfortably beneath the giant over-hanging cranes. weighing in at 112 pounds, fought union brothers as a quiet fellow On the journey up through the? and a good shipmate. When the his way to victory over all com­ river and succeeding locks we several bottles of the indispen- No. 5; one park almost com­ ers to^ain undisputed title to Pennsylvania State title holder is pletely devoid of trees; another had passed the famous U-boat sable red wine. the Golden Gloves crown in the determined, there will be a solid pens, built of solid concrete and All too soon Paris was reach­ bar; a public convenience; se'v- Quaker City. block of Seafarers on hand to eral sidewalk cafes, where we still intact after years of bomb­ ed, whereon we took it upon lend moral and vocal support. ogled the New Look, the New Possessing a record of 48 wins ourselves to continue the jour­ ing. His shipmates are sui*e they're The town was a rubble-strewn ney to Montparnasse. This dis­ Length and several other addi­ in 58 fights, 18 by knockouts. backing a winner. tions to the oldest shape in the Brother Smith in gaining the trict compares favorably with the shambles. But, in spite of an title, climaxed two years of acute shortage of life-giving ne­ Bowery, New York; China Town, world. leather tossing, all squeezed in Rotterdam; and lower Govern­ All good things can't last for­ cessities, there was no acute between trips _on SlU vessels. ment Street, Mobile. ever. So, completely exhausted shortage of bars, bearing such and reduced to penury, we re­ LODGING, PLEASE Jackie's next step, toward the nostalgic names as American turned to St. Nazaire, two days national Golden Gloves wind-up, Bar, Texas Bar, Joe's Place and After an interminable period older and two years wiser. which will take place in New sundry others. This fact is a trapped in a maze of subway, material tribute to the concerted we split forces and decided to Today, as I write, marks the- York in February, is the Penn­ efforts of the French towards call it a night. Joe and Blackie first anniversary of my week­ sylvania state finals. A victory economic recovery, disappeared into the depths of end in Paris; but neither time, here would put him well ,on his In the midst of this havoc Pigalle, known to GI's as Pig deliriiun tremens, nor congenital way toward realization of a pro­ Seafarer Frank Becker, who and ruin, gaunt skeletons of Alley. Doug and I wandered insanity, can ever dim the mem­ fessional ring career. His un- died on his 45th birthday in the timate aim is to turn pro when Baltimore Marine Hospital, was what must have been imposing from flop-house to flop-house, ory. he picks up enough weight to buried December 21 in Evergreen structures reared themselves like With the unfortunate combina- Paris! I luv ya! lone sentinels against a bleak tion of a late hour and a busy Cemetery, New York City. week-end our difficulties proved sky. Stricken while aboard ship last Came Friday, four of us de­ manifold, but finally we suc­ April, Brother Becker was re­ cided' to visit Paris for the week­ ceeded in obtaining the almost moved to a hospital in Honolulu end. By - dint of selling shoes, impossible room! when.the vessel docked there. He pants and sundries, we man­ And the way we got it was to was transferred to the Baltimore aged someliow to scrape to­ whisper sibilantly into the pro­ institution in June. gether five or six thousand prietor's unwashed ear the open ' Brother Becker was born in francs apiece, two bottles of I sesame, 'Cigarettes!' His face New York City on December 17, Vermouth, and, of course, our changed from a negative blank 1903. Originally a member of Parisian - pipe-dreams. to a benevolent grin wearing the SlU's Great Lakes District, UPPED CLASS more wrinkles than a prune ever where he held Book No. 4012, The train journey itself was dreamed of. He caUed, "Garcon! Becker transferred to the Atlan­ a classic in train journeys, lei!'' In one second there was tic and Gulf District in the Port starting at 4 p.m. on Friday assembled before him innumer­ of Baltimore on April 19, 1947, evening at St. Nazaire, and end­ able assistant managers, bell­ when he was issued Book No. ing in Bienvenue, Paris, at mid­ hops, porters and chambermaids. 34654. He sailed in the Deck night. Half-way there a mer­ The manager's arm swung in departmeht. cenary ticket collector entered dramatic dispersal as he shouted DAUGHTER SURVIVES our first class compartment and a munber, and the gathering A wrdowet, Becker is survived denianded the difference between vanished in a flurry of bodies. by a daughter, Mrs. Lois Vetter Two seconds later a semithe first class fare and our third of New York. Also surviving are naked Frenchman wearing a hair class tickets. his mother, Mrs. Louise Becker; ' Rather than concede to his net was escorted to the door four sisters, Mrs. Louise Mc­ greedy, grasping exhortations, gesticulating wildly and panting Donald, Mrs. Ann Hughes, Mrs. myself and Joe Slaughter (now volubly in rapid Franch. Every­ Catherine McGregor, and Mrs. pushing a hack in that Marin­ body politely ignored him, be­ Betty Stauder; and three broth­ er's Mecca, Mobile) repaired to cause the French believe impli­ ers, Eugene, Joseph, and Harry the rear of the train and suc- citly in courteous service. The Becker, all of New York City. ciunbed to an uncomfortable manager then placed a weUBrother Becker was in good Photographed in his dressing room inunedi£dely after his standing at the time of his death steerage. Doug Murrell and timed kick in the appropriate Golden Gloves victory, Jackie Smith. Philly Seafarer, is winded and burial benefits were paid by Blackie Stevens, wilting under quarter, forcibly but dignified the cold official eye, parted with and said, "Pour one day you and tired but bears no marks of his opponent's gloves. the Union. the required simoleons and re­ 'ave pay no rent. Git!" tained their dignity. Joe and 1 The idiomatic expressions in French are much the same as later rejoined them. in American, only different! AH. GUI SAW THE TOWN . My companion on the left was By SALTY DICK a boy of some seven summers. The next morning the four of In conversation with him 1 was us got together and invaded the iTuly. amazed at the remarkable subway. Some two hoxurs later extent of my knowledge of (our fault, not the subway's) we The other night after work all is still worse. You received last time I.saw him was when :^ench which 1 had hitherto de­ broke surface in a remote corner the waiters in'vited the cooks your information from Coro­ he blew his top because the plored. Except that the young­ of the Champ Elysees. We tramp­ and a few others to a champaigne net. I got mine from Reader's portholes were open and the ster did not know a word of ed that cosmopolitan boulevard cocktail party. A good time was Digest and from talking to air conditioner was going on the bum. Louis Peed is on more than one syllable or three until we came to the Arc de had by all... Angelo Gonzales dentists. the coffee run. I think he in­ Claude E. Parker comes from letters and could speak only his Triomphe and the Tomb of the says he's going on a vacation to tends to stay there awhilei the red hiUs of Mississippi. He own language, we understood Unknown Soldier. There, com­ He's Chief Electrician on the still feels lost in the big city of Cuba. His job is open for a each other perfectly. Our friend­ plying with prescribed tourist Del Norte... Emory Harfield New Orleans... This takes the beachcomber . . . Felix Amoura, ship was sealed by the time- behavior, we purchased the us­ is firing on a Delta ship and cake—One of, the boys is buying Waiter, uses the vacuum cleaner honored custom of changie-for- ual penny picture postcards likes it. a trailer to torn: the coimtry. for something besides cleaning which we subsequently forgot to changie. 1 gave him a slug of the rugs... Whatever became of The. bad feature about aU this Frank Vivero is back sailing Vermouth for two cookies and post. The rest of the day and most the Portuguese AB from Glou- is that "^he has no automobile... again after taking a long vaca­ a hard-boiled egg. The rate of exchange would have been high­ of Sunday we spent in the fol­ chester? He was known as the There's a man around who says tion in Puerto Rico. He's waiter er, but those were all he had. lowing order at the following "Star Gazer," and knew more he's like Robin Hood. His aim is on the Alcoa Clipper. Ralph to make people happy. He can Dominici is also oh the Clipper. Nobody in France travels with­ places: The Eiffel Tower; a bar; about stars than most mates. start on me. / To Irene Lukacs: Thaiiks for out a basket of hard-boiled eggs, two motor exhibitions; "The He's slinging hash... When a Anthony Djnarski, known as crew is ready to elect a delegate and some of the fairer sex travel Picture of Dorian Grey" at the your interest in my column, with hard-boiled characters, in local Bijou; two bars; perfume but I still insist cola drinks "Ski." has Idft us and no one they rfiould pick the most cap­ addition of course to cookies and establishments pricing Chanel are bad for one's teeth. 7-Up knows his whereabouts. The able man and then back him up. Frank Becker Dies, Burial In New York 'The Voice Of The Sea^ �Friday, January 14, 1S49 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven US Labor Backs Seafarers On EGA Cargoes United Hebrew Trades of the State of Local 32-J, Building Service Employees International Union: New York: "If the policy Mr. Hoffman recom­ "We cannot affor-d to decommision hundreds of American seamen of jobs." mends becomes a reality, it might very well be a precedent for the U. S. Gov­ William Wolpert ernment employing foreign help to the Executive Secretary exclusion of American help, for the 4. 4. purpo.se of economy.- .Such a course of International Jewelry Workers' Union: action could destroy American stand­ "Opposed to proposal that all aid to ards of living by setting an example Europe be carried on foreign ships. We of all American industry." I demand that the law calling for 50 Albert E. Perry percent shipment on American ve.s.se].s President be carried out." Joseph Morris 4, 4, Central Union Label Council of Greater President New York: 4» 4, i>' t % % "Mr. Hoffman's proposal will mean Region 9-A, United Automobile, Air­ Joint Board. Dress and Waislmakers that the wages of Amei'ican seamen will craft, Agricultural Implement Work­ Union, ILGWU: be lowered in order to meet the com­ ers: "Tlie American seamen have earp.e/l petitive bids of foreigti'shipowners. Do the respect and admiration of the en­ "Protest the proposal that Manshall not think that was the purpose of the tire American public for their heroic" Plan bulk cargoes go in low standard Marshall Plan." efforts during the war years and it foreign ships. Proposal is contrary to Moe Rosen would be.highly un-American and un­ law." Vice-President patriotic for the EC.\ to lender some Charles H. Kerrigan 6,000 of these heroes unemployed." Director t 4. t Julius Hochman Association of Catholic Trade Unionists: General Manager "Common sense dictates the need for Local 15. Hotel and Restaurant Em­ a strong merchant fleet to ensure ful­ ployees and Bartenders Interna­ 4. 4. 4. fillment of important commitments of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and tional Union: our citizens and their families, who in Enginemen: "We strongly protest your proposal turn spend and help pay the taxes es­ "For many years the American sea­ If we decommission these hundreds sential to all foreign relief plans." men have been striving to better their of American ships as you suggest we Roger K. Larkin conditions to bring them on a par with will deprive thousands of skilled sea­ Executive Secretary the living conditions of American men of jobs." people. Before the advent of the LaJack Townsend * % ^ Follette Act, conditions on board Am­ Local 60, Hotel and Restaurant Em­ President erican ships were scandalous. Natural­ ployees International Union: i & i ly, it follows in turn that to impro\-c "While we desire to help our Euro­ New York State Journeymen Barbers' living conditions on board .ships flying pean friends, we must insist that our Association: the American flag, it required an in­ primary obligation is to our own Amer­ "We fully sympathize with the needs creased expenditure of money which, ican seamen and workers." of assistance to the Marshall Plan in turn, was reflected on freight rate Joe Decker countries but we think that this help charges." Secretary-Treasurer should not be given at the sacrifice of Frank S. Columbus American workers." » 4> $ Chairman, Legislative Board Local 202, International Brotherhood of Fred Scatidi Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouse­ Secretary 4, 4- 4. Local 471, New York Newsboys Union: men and Helpers: i % % "We protest the proposal to ship "While we are in sympathy with the Local 10, Bakery and Confectionery Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in low purpose of the plan to aid in the recov­ Workers: standard foreign Ships. The pniposal is ery of Europe, we do not feel that "If Mr. Hoffman's proposal is carried contrary to law which calls for half of American ' labor should suffer in the out it will mean that thousands of all cargoes to go in American ships and process. Directly and indirectly a skilled American seamen will be it will throw 10,000 American seamen severe blow will bo dealt many labor thrown out of work, the American mer­ out of work. We urge the proposal be unions." chant marine will be .swept from the diopped." Joseph C. Papa high seas and the national defense im­ Irving Kanior President periled." Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Borrman 4> 4> 4> Empire Typographical Conference: Secretary-Treasurer 4* 4* 4* Newspaper Guild_of New York: "We believe the plan would be dis­ i "While the Ncw'sp.-ipcr Guild of New astrous to the seamen in the United Local 17^ Bakery and Confectionery York, representing 7,500 newsmen, Slates and create a condition of critical Workerii: wholelieartedly supports the Marshall unemployment among the members of "We urge you to support the 50-50 Plan as the means for economic recov­ maritime unions." provision and see to it that the Amer­ ery for war-torn nations, it opposes and Basil J. Hillman ican merchant fleet has a guarantee condemns the plan to ship bulk cargoes Secretary-Treasurer that it will get its share of Marshall by foreign shipping. Hundreds of Am­ Plan shipping. 4^ 4« 4* erican seamen already are on the beach Fritz Helling Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Associa­ and diversion of caigoes to foreign bot­ tion of Greater New York Secretary toms will further imperil their liveli­ "We strongly urge that no change be 4. t hood and a major bulwark of American made in the Marshall Plan. At least Local 1658, Brotherhood of Carpenters economy." 50 percent of cargoes should be on and Joiners: Thomas J. Murphy American ships to prevent thousands of "We wish to raise our voice in pro­ Executive Vice President American .seamen from being forced test to a proposal of this kind. It into unemployment." would be unjust to the American 4> 4> 4< Metal Polishers. Buffers, Platers & John P. Crane worker and would be an un-Amer'cau • Helpers: President act by sweeping the American mer."This unwarranted abandonment of cliant marine from llie high sea." 4" 4< 4» the policy of shipping one-half of such Local 200, United Association of Jour­ L. P. Burdick supplies in American ships in favor of > Recording Secretary neymen and Apprentices of the using foreign ships entirely is an af­ Plumbing and Pipe Fitting In­ 4. 4. S. dustry: front to American workmen, and places Local 302, Hotel and Restaurant Em­ in serious jeopardj'- the jobs of those "Protest the recent decision on the ployees International Union: w-ho are employed directly in the carrying of Mai'shall relief car-goes in "We strongly urge the return to the shipping industry." foreign bottoms, as this would lead to original bill requiring 50 percent Amer­ R. Muehlhoffer ican ships. Plans will, cause unem- , the unemployment of a great number of Ameripan seamen who regard very President ployment to ten thousand American Irighly and have always considered one seamen. Is it your plan to aid Europe 4. 4* 4* of the branches of the fighting men who Local 153, Office Employees Interna­ by starving Americans?" Joseph Fox preserved the Amer-ican way of life tional Union: which we enjoy today." ^ Secretary-Treasurer "Paul Hoffman's propo.sal is a viola­ J, ^4# Criss, Jr. tion of the intention of Congress and, 4. 4. 4. Business Manager Local 143, International Chemical if followed through, could have disas­ trous effects. It might destroy an im­ Workers: t New York Organizing Committee, Na­ "Primarily the success of the Mar­ portant industry. The American mer­ tional Federation of Insurance shall Plan in restoring foreign econ­ chant marine is respected throughout, Agents: omies and bringing faith in democracy the world. Its exploits are history. To "Cannot see sense in reviving Euro­ . to foreign peoples is most important. do what Mr. Hoffman proposes would, pean economy by wrecking an impor­ But it must not be successful to the in effect, be a blow at the American tant par-t of our own." people." detriment of American workers." Edna Rose S. J..ZebrBuskas I Howard Coughlin F • President Organizer Business Manager (Continued from Page 9) Local 16, Holel and Restaurant Em­ ployees International Union: "The Hoffman proposal will cripple an industi-y that this country has had to build up at such great expense during the war because it had been crippled previously by neglect. To use foreign ships because they are cheaper can be carried to the ultimate absurdity; ap­ point a European administrator to head ECA because he would probably work for less salary than Mr. Hoffman." David Siegal President Local 38, Melal Polishers, Buffers. Platers and Helpers: "In these troubled times nothing should be done to reduce the effective­ ness of our merchant marine." Albro Fessenden Recording Secretary 4, 4, 4< Local 802, American Federation of Mu­ sicians: "Should Mr. Hoffman's proposal be adopted, thou.sands of American sea­ men will be thrown out of jobs and one of our best American trade unions will be severely injured." Charles R. lucci Secretary i 4. i Local 141, Office Employees InternalioHcd Union: "While the Marshall Plan is complete­ ly and wholly favored by this local, we do not feel that the American working man should be prejudiced against in its operation." A1 Bookman President i 4, i District Council 9, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators 8c Paperhangers: . "We urge that at least fifty percent of these cargoes be moved under the American flag as provided by law." Martin Rarback Secretary-Treasurer 4. 44. Local 58. International Printing Press­ men's and Assistants' Union: "Members of this union have raised their voices in protest to the Hoffman proposal. Inasmuch as the Marshall Plan involves American labor and money, it should also include Ameri­ can ships and be manned by American seamen." Sylvester S. Hoffman Secretary-Treasurer 4. 4 4. Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers; "Hoffman's outrageous scheme will put thousands of skilled, worthy Ameri­ can seamen out of work ... It will im­ peril our national defense, and the sea­ going unions of the AFL will be greatly reduced." A. King Zeigler Secretary 4, 4- 4. Retail Clerks International Association: "Vigorously prot^ your pi-oposa). This is contrary to law and will disemploy many thou.-^ands of American sea­ men." Samuel J. Meyers Vice President 44. 4. Local 380, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: "Urge that ECA shipping not be transferred to foreign ships. This would be a body blow to tlie American mer­ chant marine and American seamen." Bernard G. Brophy President 4. 4. 4. Local 1478, Sugar Refinery Workers Union, ILA; "The members of this local went on record against the Hoffman piioposal to drop American ships from carrying of Marshall Plan Bulk cargoes. We are in favor of at least 80 to 90 per cent of the Marshall Plan cargoes being carried in American ships." Mae Sanderson Secretary-Treasurer .1. .V4 New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers: "The proposal by Paul G. Hoffman to lower rates by American steamship owners who carry goods to European countries will seriously curtail employ­ ment of seamen in this country and lower wage .standards. Our council is opposed to such proposal." M. Rosen Secretary-Treasurer �Pag« Twalv* T a E SEAFARERS Advocates Club For Seamen In ChUe As 'Safety Valve' IOC A COOL ONE IN THE FAR EAST To fhe Editor: Januarr 14, 1949' • wm pare it with other trips, but most guys quit a ship after a long I am running down to Chile voyage. on one of the Ore Line express The point I'm driving at is wagons, twenty-six days round this: trip. It's not as bad a run as it is often painted. Anyone that Couldn't the operators of the By WANDERING SEAFARER has ever made the trip tx> Chile Ore Line build some sort of He's just a young seaman club within the confines of the knows that it is a money mak­ With girls on the brain— ing deal because you come back Ore plant, such as the one in There's Margie in England. with your whole pay intact. Ras Tanura in the Persian Gulf? Dolores in Spain; Money isn't everything, how­ They would be operating on a His brain is agog sound money basis. They could ever. And his heart is in pain, feature such items as coke, beer This is the fourth time that I in limited quantities, a juke bh, what girl will pity have been down here, but some­ Our poor s^or lad. thing is still lacking. The twen­ box, magazines, writing mater­ So full of romance. ty-six days on the type vessel ials. There could be concessions When there's maids to be had; I'm aboard, the Marore, or the where seamen could pick up Yet as soon as he finds 'em thirty-six days it takes on the handicraft items. There's parting so sad. old ships of the Steelore type A set-up like this would be seem awfully long when there a great help towards keeping up He hardly gels settled is no shore leave. The only time the morale of the men on this When his ship whistle blows. the crew gets ashore is when run. I've seen such a place op­ It's back to the billows the ship returns to its United erated on a profitable basis is And the life sailor knows. States port, usually Baltimore. Caripito, Venezuela, and but for Where his girls are but dreams Even there it's rough. In Bal­ it, we would have blown our When the foc'sle tale flows. timore crewmembers get about tops in that steaming Venezuelan So here's to our hero. twenty to twenty-two hours jungle. May his soul find its rest. ashore, hardly enough time to I would like to get some com­ May his heart find its peace go uptown and back. I can only ments from other fellows on the In the dreams of the blessed. Bearded Seafarer Donald Short attempts to combat the add up the liabilities as there Ore run and see what they think May his sweethearts of fancy Far Eastern heat by quaffing a idt of Iced tea. When the San are no assets. about such a plan. Grace his far tossing nest. Angelo Victery returned to the States recently he dotmed a True, a guy can quit if he For lo* in this world Dennis G. Saundera shirt and doffed the beard. doesn't like the run, but there All we own is a dream, are those aboard with the neverOiir lives are but motes say-die spirit who stick to the In the light of a beam. nm. Their's are the sentiments And a human ntust ponder and opinions I'm voicing. And the stars be the theme. To the Editor: speak for one section of the in-1 ^charge cargo, navigate and On the Chilean end we only dustiy, the short-haul tankers steer the So dreams of a Margie ship in and out of stop for four hours—no shore I am employed on a tanker in leave. It seems that with a little the New York, New Jersey and and the oil barges. Yet speak rivers and harbors by night as Or Dolores in Spain. cooperation from the company Long Island Sound areas. We they do, although towboat crews well as by day, in cold and fog Chiquita from Rio With the sailor remain— ' they would get men to make this are facing a strike situation to are not trained to man the oil as well as in good weather, Think of this re^onsibility for The ports of the world rtm if the crew could get ashore better our conditions to a level ships—and vice versa in most cases. a ship worth half a millinn dol­ Are in memory's chain. in South America. in line with those of other sec­ Inland water oil tankers re­ lars and a cargo of 7,500 barrels, STRETCH GAMS tions of the maritime industry. quire men with special knowl­ not to mention the rest of the O Mistress Mine Anyone who has been to sea Our union (Local 333 of the edge and training. Special cer­ men aboard. The closing or knows that during the period a International Longshoremen's As­ tificates are issued after exams opening of a wrong valve can 'AXrSSlE' SHRIMPTON man spends at sea emotional sociation, AFL) has made very by the Coast Guard for men cause thousands of dollars of stress builds up and nothing can proper demands. But we are manning the tankers and oil damage to pump or oil lines. Is Now years ago when I was relieve that stress better than to confronted by a united group of barges that run in coastal waters. $1.06 an hour adequate pay for young, stretch his legs pn good old tug operators. These special certificates are not I Jiankered for the sea, lads; To hear the operators talk you required for towboat operations. a job that requires years of ex­ terra firma. perience? To climb the ladder rung It's true that twenty-six days would think that the men who Let us see what truth lies be­ Sailing these vessels in fey rung, is not very long when you com­ man the towboats, short-haul hind these cries we hear that tankers and oil barges were harbormen's wages are too high, crowded harbors or inland waters jAnd wear the dungaree, lads. studded with rocks, reefs, and brigands robbing the helpless e^cially those of the vital oil bars and beset by currents, tides I sailed far on every sea. shipowners. men. and rips is no child's play. A And many a. mile logg'd, ASKS FOR LOG The diehard, profit crazed in­ These men have had no sub­ man needs a full knowledge of lads; terests are maddened by the stantial raises in years; Today To the Editor: charts, and he must be painspower of the AFL Maritime • I am a fcxmer member of the they are for, wages far below takin^y watchful, as well as I loved the gals and spat to SIU, but have quit going to Trades Department. Recently those paid on union-contracted technically expert. lee. sea. At present I am working for they witnessed a paralyzing deep-sea tankers. And learnt to hold my grog,_ . KtGH TIME ibe Missouri Pacific RR, where strike conducted on a huge scale. An AB and rated tankerman is lads. I am a member of the Railway The towboat operators now real­ paid an hour—while he It is time the wages aind condi­ and Steamship Clerks Union. ize that their wages and condi­ works. A chief mate and navi­ tions of the harbor boatmen on I cared for no man — no, Would it be possible to have tions are far out of line with gator for coastal waters draws the tankers, the oil barges and not I, my nan» placed on the mailing the rest of the industry. Never­ $1.48 an hour. A captain gets the tugs were brought into line And no one cared for me, list of the SEAFARERS LOG? theless, they do not want to meet $1.98. A lay-up means that the with the rest of the industry. lads; Enclosed you will find a do- labor even half way in this sec­ crew goe.s off, and lay-ups are And it is time that the Mayor of xtotioa to- the LOG. In my opin­ tion of the industry. New York, and the rest of the I thought that I was the frequent. toughest guy. THE FACTS ion it ^ the best publication put The writer is now on a tanker people who are butting into, the out by any Union today. Having Incidentally, this section of the in coastal waters operating from tugboat picture investigated the That sailed the salty sea, lads. sailed with the SIU for two industry has long been ignored. New York. The two-watch sys­ archaic "Battery to Battery" sys­ yesas, I have no doubt but that The public has become familiar tem, six on and six off, is- in tem by which the .towbOat com­ But came the time when oft I'd pine. it is a far better Union than with the longshoremen and the effect. The crew, working two panies make their biggest profits. deep sea seamen, but few people any I have se«i yet This system, by which the New For wife and kids and home, men to a watch must load and I would appreciate any infor­ know much about the harbor York towboat companies charge lads; mation that you may have on boatmen. everybody on a Battery-to-Bat^ tery basis even if the tug moves For kindred kind that were fhe -status of former merchant A man named Frank Taylor, as Tbanks Brothers not mine. seamen under the new draft act. head of the American Merchant For Ho^. Visits onty.from one dock to another, Walter W. Love Marine Institute, speaks of bet­ To ihf Edifo»! is a real economic cancer in the And .1 had never known, lads. (Ed.. Noler As carried in a ter labor relations in his annuah -Kindly give this some i^ace in maritime industry. Jzenl page-article of the Ho- report. Better and smoother re­ the LOG: The towboat operators would But then I found it could .v«ad»r 19 LOG, the latest lations at this point could only I wish to . thank the Union of­ drop their opposition to the hon­ not be. emwd is-that no consideration mean acceptance of the starva^ ficials and members who visited est demands of the , men like a -wiiatever is being given for­ tion wages now being offered by me during the time I was a hot potato and concede 100 per­ No matter how I'd strain, lads; mer seamen for wartime serv­ the companies. patient in the U. S. Marine Hos- cent to the Union rather than ice on merchant ships. The What are the facts? The facta Ditjal. have, their system and their pro­ My mistress was the open LOG is being sent to your are that the towboat operators fits investigated.. Claude Fisher sea, have no moral or legal right to address.) New York City Wandering'Seaiaibr |byk I'd go again, lads. Rhyme Off Watch Says Tugboat Heads Ignore Men's Needs FORMER MEMBER • �Friday, January 14, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Near-Fatal Diving Accident Keeps Seafarer Shorebound To Ihe Editor: Any of my shipmates and friends who may have wondered what happened to me will find the reason for my disappearance here. I'm lucky to be alive after the accident that befell me while I was home after paying off the SS Charles Lanham in Septem­ ber at Baltimore. Before jumping into the story I'd like to ask the brothers of the Lanham to whom I loaned money to get in touch with me and repay the favor I did them. Write mo at Route 1, Box 214-A, Orange, Texas. After I paid off the Lanham I caught a plane out of Balti­ more and got home on a Sun­ day. I had a wonderful time at home for seven days and then it happened. The Sunday fol­ lowing my arrival home we went swimming. We went to a place that is considered dangerous be­ cause of the sandy, shifting bot­ tom. There are four or five per­ sons killed there yearly. This particular spot that we went to had always been my favorite. As soon as we got there, I got up on a stump that stands ten feet from the water and dived in—that ended the swimming party. I would have to wear the brace until around the first of next April. Even if I had to wear it a year or a lifetime, I consider myself lucky to even be alive. The doctor told me that this was the worst broken neck case he had ever seen where the pa­ tient lived through ft and wasn't left paralyzed for life. He told me that in a year or so I would­ n't even feel that my neck had been broken. That about winds up the tale. Recuperating hasn't been too bad, but I want to ship out so bad I can taste it. I hope to be sailing before too long. In the meantime a letter from any of you guys wUl be more than welcome. Here's hoping ^ for smooth sailing for all of you. G. B. (Tex) Gillispie LOG Getting Tlie News It isn't so strange, but the only people who are against our pol­ icy of helping other trade unions are the vicious labor-haters. Anyway, our excellent record in helping out other unions is paying dividends now. In our present all-out fight to maintain the 50 percent clause for Mar­ shall Plan shipments, hundreds of trade unions are backing us. They have protested strongly and effectively to proper officials in Washington and have made our fight a much stronger one by their support. GOOD POLICY If nothing else, this demon­ stration of trade union solidarity PARALYZED LIMBS Instead of plunging deep into the water I stuck up to my shoulders in sand. The water wasn't even knee deep. When I came to, I tried to get up, but both my ai-ms and legs wore paralyzed and I was speechless. The others in the party half carried and half dragged me to the car and took me to a hos­ pital twenty miles from the swimming hole in Beaumont. When we got to the hospital I was able to move my legs a little and had recovered my WARRIOR CREW speech. We told the hospital ENJOYED TRIP. people what had happened. They x-rayed my neck and found it TAKE ENCORE was broken in three places. To the Editor: It doesn't seem possible that a person could live after break­ Here we go for another Far ing his neck in three places, but Egst trip on the good ship War­ I guess it just wasn't my time rior, Waterman's pride and joy. to go. After the X-ray they Nearly 95 per cent of the rolled me into the operating original crew have signed on room and shaved my head. again—a real bunch of Seafarers. I couldn't imagine at the time On this ship, it's unity and un­ what they were shaving my head derstanding above everything for, but I soon foimd cut. After else. shaving my head they put two We are looking forward to a screws through my head. The pleasant, but long long trip. We screws were three inches long would like you to send to the and had eyes, some way they enclosed address the Seafarers were rigged to the top of my LOG for Nov. 26 and Dec. 30. head. Thank you for attending to After that they removed me this matter and best wishes to to a room and placed me in a you aU. bed. They tied a line in the eye F. A. Delapenia and ran it through a block that (Ed. Note: Tho LOGs will hung behind my bed. They then meet you: they're already on tied twenty-two pounds of the way.) weights to the block. The weights puRcd my head back with great tension. RETIRED MEMBER All this was designed to pull KEEPS IN TOUCH my neck back into place and hold it there until the bones re- To the Editor: knitted. I laid like that for a Although it has been over a month and four days. They then year since I paid off my last ship removed this rig and put me in and it appears that I'm becoming a cast which reached from my a permanent shoreside seaman, waist line all the way up and I certainly appreciate receiving over my head. It weighed about the LOG and keeping up with twenty five pounds. I had to the doings of my Brotheis. learn to walk again. I wore the cast for six weeks, after which I would appreciate your chang­ they removed it and put me in ing my mailing address to the one attached. 'a brace, which I now wear. Congratulations to the Sea­ EXTREME CASE farers on the progress made dur­ My arms were paralyzed for ing the past year. BiU Robinson seven days and then slowly their use returned. The doctor told Glondole, Calif. SIU Membership Continues Boosts And Bumps Of Rules Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being talcen to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to lake transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. The LOG gels around. An unidenlified young lady in Santos, Brazil, absorbed in a story which interests her, is caught in a candid photo. The name of the photographer also was not given. Says Labor's EX!A Beef Aid Shows Value Of SIU Policy To the Editor: Page Thirtean for the SIU's cause should prove the value of our policy of help­ ing other unions in every way we can. Labor-haters are not in­ terested in the reason for this policy, which is to obtain and maintain improved working and living conditions for working niCn and women throughout the country. Every fight of this kind in behalf of one group of work­ ers is a fight for the interests of all. It should prove to aU Seafarers that by sticking together in sup­ porting other groups of union people, we are helping ourselves, too. Because of our reputation for being willing to give a lift to other guys in a beef, the or­ ganized labor movement was quick to j,ump to our support at a time when every bit of help is important. Our policy there­ fore, has made us much stronger. And it is just as important that all unions stick together. Be­ cause of their solidarity, it looks like the Taft-Hartley law is on the way out. Gus Breilweg POLARIS CREW REPORTS GOOD TRIP, STEWARD To ihe Editor: Just a few lines from Port of Spain to let the boys in the Union know that the crew of the Alcoa Polaris is still thinking of them. We are having a fine trip down here. The Chief Steward, Robinson, is tops—^we could ask for no better. Here is one of our fine menus (inclosed) to show you how well we eat. Hope your mouth doesn't water I Best of everything for the Union. Leo Bruce (Ed. Note: We're drooling.) Send Those Minutes Send in the miniites of your ship's meeting to the New York HaU. 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 aU other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as posdble. That's the SIU wayl PRO: Asks Ceasefire CON: Reject Rule To the Editor: To the Editor: I will explain my viewpoint in We, the_ undersigned crewregards to the transpoi'tation rule members of" the SS Andrew Jack­ that is now in effect and has son, strongly oppose the new been passed by the membership amendment to the transportation up and down the coast. This rule agreement whereby crewmem­ has proven itself to be the best bers must accept transportation that we have ever had since the money and pile off the ship. beginning of the SIU. We feel that this is in direct Since the rule went into effect contrast to good Unionism, for the membership can take note of job security is one of the basic the great turnover in jobs by principles of Unionism and of merely looking in the LOG from our Union. The SIU is the ac­ week to week. I recommend knowledged leader in working that we cease all this criticism for these conditions, and such of the rule and accept it as it policy is contrary to the SIU now stands, for when shipping tradition. gets tough we will appreciate a We all realize that shipping is quick turnover in jobs. bad, but it is equally bad for us; Now that the year of 1948 has so let us weather it out in the passed, I would like to give a usual manner. hearty vote of thanks to the offi­ cials for the way they have The new ruling boils down to this: A brother may be on the handled the Union's affaire, par­ ticularly the winning of the two- beach for two or three months before shipping. When he finally year contract with the top wages makes a ship (in New York for in the industry. Thanks for a example) for a short European job well done. nui that pays off in MobRe, he D. D. Story must pile off and look forward Alcoa Pioneer to another lengthy stay on the beach. This we feel again is directly in contrast to job security. We To the Editor: sincerely urge that his ruling be abolished. At a genex'al meeting held 28 Crew members aboard the SS Del Mar at sea it SS Andrew Jackson was moved, seconded and carried without a dissenting vote among the 95 members present that we write to you in reference to keep­ ing the transportation rule as it To the Editor: is now for the following reasons: A meeting was held aboard the 1. It creates a larger turnover SS William R. Davie, dt^jdng in shipping. 2. It helps outports where which the matter of the new transportation rule was disi^issshipping is sometimes slow. ed. 3. It gives each member great­ A motion was passed unanim­ er union security. 4. It gives some of our newer ously to send you a letter ex­ members a chance to visit our pressing disapproval of said rule union halls and see rotary ship­ in its present form. None Were* opposed. The reason put forthi ping in action. 5. It gives our negotiating for our disapproval are in Une, committee a better discussion with the various opinions sent point in future negotiations, as to the LOG by the many Broth-that will be less for the ship­ ere who are opposed to this un- . popular ruling. owners to want to cut out. Crewmembers 28 crewmembers SS Del Mar SS William R. Davie Push New Rule Uphold Cons •; South Of Border Hospital Gets OK To the Editor: I am writing this from Tampico, Mexico. I met with an ac­ cident while employed aboard the SS W. E. Downing, a Mathiasen Tanker. My thanks go to the members who packed my gear when I went to the hospital—I would like to sail with them again in the future if things per­ mit. IncidentaUy, I have read pre­ vious LCXIS where SIU mem­ bers have reported being treated like dogs in hospitals in various countries, so I would like to com­ ment on this hospital: The staff seems to think that they are never doing enough for the patients, and do a little more. Here one is treated with the re­ spect due a gentleman. Things ere so pleasant here I actuaRy hate to leave. As for the nurses —tliey're beautiful! If ever have to be hospitalized again, this is the one for me. Frank Pinkowski �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 . t- Brother Suspects Job 'Leak' In Crewing Canal Vessels SEAFARERS ON THE STONY CREEK Shoreside Job, Brown-Eyed IdaMember Quits Sea report once a day, while I was trying to catch a ship. All fr, I recently relumed from Pana hands are kept in this quarantine To the Editor: ?;,ma after a few weeks in the hos station. Just a few lines to. let my for­ pital there and I'd like to call the But the beef is this; mer -shipmates know that I'm • Brothers' attention to some retiring my book. I've been on DAY'S NOTICE strange doings in Balboa. the beach here in Canton, Ohio, OS, At Balboa I was removed fi'om Ships coming into port radio a since July and got myself a job o the Kyska on November 23 and day before if they need any men as a plant engineer. Besides, •' isent to the hospital. After being Then the company agents would there's a sweet little thing nam­ discharged I was placed in the call the quarantine station for ed Ida who has big brown eyes quarantine station where I had to what men were needed and tell —well, you know how it is. I wish all the shipmate friends them to stand by. But two I've sailed with in the past eight hours later, the agents would call years would write me a letteragain and say the job—or jobs or drop me a card from wherever had been taken. they are. I'd really like to hear In the three weeks I was in from the guys, because tliey're the quarantine station, I saw this a swell bunch of- fellas, and I'm happen many times—a call for proud to call them friends. If .i y. men, then another call cancelling they're ever around this neck To the Editor: the standby order. I also heard of the woods, I wish they'd drop from other men who had been Crewmembers aboard the T-2, which recently came into in and see me. If it is proper. I would like there longer that they had ob­ to say a few words on the role Besides wishing all of you a the SIU as a result of the organizing drive being conducted served the same thing. '^ seamen played in the war. My in the tanker field. Under the Union banner, they now are lot of smooth sailing I would No one seems to know the rea­ ' son became a merchant seaman among the industry's highest paid tankermen and enjoy top like to wish you all a belated fin July, 1941. and, of course, son for the sudden cancellations, very Merry Christmas and a working conditions. "was sailing when Pearl Harbor but it is suspected that there is Happy New Year. This photo was submitted to the LOG by John Wunderlich, was attacked. All thro'ugh 1942 Donald R. Short when the subs were sinking a leak in Cristobal. Some one Bosun, who recently paid off the Stony Creek after what he 722 18th Street N.E. described as a "first-rsite trip." ships by the hundreds, our fam- apparently gets wind of the jobs Canton, Ohio ' ily was kept in suspense as to and succeeds in placing their own I'Whaf was happening to our boy, men. "^Uusy sailing the troop ships, the '•amniunition ships, tlie tankers. It's a leak that ought to be In our minds v/e could sec the ;topped up. •tankers exploding, the boys I was fortunate in finally get­ swimming in fire while the subs ting out via the Daniel Hugcr, To Ihe Editor: , my hand I expect to go Fax- , regular season starts there's to machine-gunned them. East this time. In case I'm not be a Pennsylvania State Champwhich paid off last month in New Year's Eve was pretty hei-e for the baseball openers, ' ionship. There will be a three I made a trip to Washington Mobile. tough on some of the Seafarers. I wish my Pirates the best of game play-off between the Philato see my Congressman about Izzy" Levy drank .so much luck. They're improving annu­ jdelphia Phils and the Philadel­ Joe Ruszel the matter and wrote him sev­ Southern Comfort he's got cot­ ally. Remember '46 and '47. They phia Athletics—the winner will eral letters, all aimed at getting recognition from the govern- BEREAVED MEMBER ton-covered tonsils. He's now were so far down under they play Ralph Kiner. acting as chief organizer for a played the last 10 games in As my job is due on the board 'menU for their war .service;_the group of boll-weevils. However, Austrialia ... I'll swear they had any minute, fellas, I'll say soTHANKS HAVANA benefits of the G.I. Bill of last week most of the brothers a kangaroo playing center field. long. So, to all who sail, bring Rights. Nothing happened. CREW FOR HELP returned to the hall to ship out. iThe team was in the cellar so us back safe, sound, and single. They carried their heads high— long the management put a fur­ NO CREDIT To the Editor: Red Campbell some carried two or three. While ships were being sunk My family and I wish to ex­ For me, 1949 started with a nace in the dugout. Just a case of too many bags under the eyes and crews machine-gunned, the press our sincere thanks to all rousing greeting from Water­ and not enough under the feet. editor of the local newspaper the members of the crew and man: "Happy New Year, Red— I'm not saying the players were wouldn't even publish my boy's officers of the Seatrain Havana If you don't find linen address along with the names for their kindness and aid giv­ we hope it's your last." Water­ old but Pittsburgh was* the only man's overtime cry for 1949: when you go aboard your team that received Serutan in­ of the other boys in the armed en us during my wife's illness "Keep it as close as two coats ship, notify the Kail at once. stead of Wheaties for home-runs. services. Lots of the servicemen and death of our baby. of paint." A telegram from Le Havre or But Crosby's changed things. were home every week-end and As soon as the CTew heard of Singapore won't do you any He'll keep the boys moving. No At the last board meeting the many were never sent out of the my. sorrow they had a large good. It's your bed and you more Serutan, no more Wheaties, stockholders were up in the country. The editor even pub­ donation of money collected. "We have to lie in it. —Ex-Lax, he'll keep the boys air. Probably swallowed their lished an insulting article to shall always be grateful to all the effect that merchant seamen of those who were so kind and bubble-gum. - This year they in­ mo-ving. This year before the tend to open new ports of entry were not patriotic. helpful to us when we needed —^should be easy the way some DEL NORTE SIDELIGHTS BY E, REYES I believe the merchant seamen it mdst. of their skippers navigate. One of that period should be honored. Gustav S. Carlson of their geniuses has been, ag­ They should receive the same Mrs. J. B. Barlow round so much he may have his rewards as the service men. license revoked for lack of sea Mrs. J. A. Manis time. Yesterdav's New York Mir­ Frank Anderson Mr. J. H. Manis ror said: "Russians Claim First Stewardson, 111. Anna Ruth Carlson Air Flight." They can't claim To the Editor: J Member's Father Blasts US Stand On Seamen Eights Red Tosses Out A Few Warm-Up Pitches AHENTION! Skipper's Mush Sours Mosoil Crew To the Editor: We left Baltimore November 19 after spending six weeks on the beach. We were sure we had the real thing. November 20 the next day we were back in Baltimore having broke down. The Captain told us boys, "it was just one of those things." She's an old ship, but a good s'lip. On November 21 we took off again but not for long, she broke down again on November 24th. This time tiie wliole plant went dead—no lights, no nothing. We went shark fishing. Even the sharks wanted no part of the Mosoil. She's an old ship, but a good ship. To get the steam up again the Chief Engineer had Blackie (Scherzer by name, he requested the identification), the Bosun, col­ lecting our benches, chairs and whht not. After fourteen days we finally reached our destina­ tion, Tampico, Mexico. The Pilot came aboard, and after a while asked the Captain how fast we were going. The Captain replied, "We may not be going fast but we are moving." We run out of fuel oil with the first heaving line. She's an old ship, but a good ship. We are now headed for Texas but we still break down about every 24 hours. As the Captain says, she's an old ship, but she is a good ship. The Steward Department headed by Chief Steward Daniel Lippy, Chief Cook Jacob Cook, 2nd Cook Doi sey Faugh and the rest of the boys gave us unheard of cooperation. Without this co­ operation it would have been a pretty miserable trip. Thanks, boy^ P. S.: We ran aground at Housto. She's an old ship, but a good .ship. George Weldon Earl E. Kelley the first steamship—^Waterman's got it. I was on it. I'm not say­ ing which way we were going but that's the first ship I was ever on where the wake was on the bow. The Waterman crews make the best sailors. No matter what happens we've seen worse. With an old shipping card in ff)IN HBUD OP CfeEW ASKS NEW SAN JUAN HALL To the Editor: We, the undersigned members of the Seatrain New Orleans, be­ lieve that some arrangement should be made to secui-e a larger and better Hall for the port of San Juan. If we are to keep a hall in this port, it certainly should be large enough to accommodate the membership. We also believe that some form of recreation room and library should be pro­ vided for the members on the beach. Signed by 22 Crewmembers Seatrain New Orleans SfJTfiYMW ; ^or^ef? FlYNN 'AO6HT A 'THROUbH P0fiT»Ot-f>' • 1 I!".;,:; r J >.v-'l �fHOkr. Jknuarr W XSXS T B E S E AP A RE R S L O G Pag* Flftaan Congressmen Reply To SlU Protest On EGA Carl L. Weicht, Administrative Assist­ (Continued from Page 8) ant to Senator Thye (R» Minn.): Rep. Leonard Irving (D., Mo.):. "Fm sure that Senator Thye will be "While I am a new member of Con­ gress, you n^ay be sure that I shall interested in the views you expressed support all proposals against the use concerning the new ruling promulgated of foreign ships and likewise will do by the EGA in connection with the what I can to see that as much of this shipment of supplies overseas." cargo (as possible) is placed in Am­ 4- - t Sen. Bumet Maybank (D., S.C.): erican bottoms." "I appreciate your writing express­ i 4. ing your, views on Mr. Hoffman's pro­ Rep. Eugene D. O'Sullivan (D., Neb.): "If the facts are as you portray posal regarding EGA bulk cargo." them I think Mr. Hoffman should be 4 4 4. sharply criticized and his plans tossed Sem Russell B. Long (D., La.): "I have taken this matter up not into the wastepaper basket. I assure you that if a vote is taken I'll be only with Mr. Hoffman but with Presi­ on the side of justice. I feel I owe dent Truman. I share your feelings and am very hopeful that something can my election to union labor." be done to rectify the great damage 4. 4. 4. already done and which would continue Rep. Charles E. Bennett (D., Fla.): "I do not want our ships to be put if Mr. Hoffman's proposal is allowed off the seas by such a procedure even to stand. You may rest assured that I if the result is a reasonably increased will always be vitally interested in tax burden to the American taxpayers." whatever affects our merchant marine, including the fine body of American seamen which mans our ships." Rep. Charles R. Howell (D.. N.J.): "I am impressed with the arguments 4 4 4 here set forth and will study them Sen. Robert C. Hendrickson (R., N.J.): "The information contained in your carefully. Let me know of anything letter and the paper will be of great that I can do to be helpful." help to me when the matter of ship­ 4, 4, it ping imder the EGA comes before the Rep. William Lemke (R., N.D.): Senate for consideration in the 81st "I shall do all I can to block Mr. Hoffman's proposal, and shall take the Congress. Please be assured I shall matter up further with the Department keep the contents very much in mind of State and Department of Commerce." that time." SlU HALLS William C. Simms, Administrative As­ sistant to Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey (D., bBnn.): "Senator Humphrey has asked me to reply and to assure you that he intends to do everything possible to prevent the action mentioned in your telegram. You may be sure that he will do everything possible to protect the job rigiits of* American seamen." 4 4 4 M. McMahon, Secretary to Senator Scott Lucas (D., IlL): "The matter will be brought to the attention of Senator Lucas at the first available opportunity." 4 4 4 Sen; J. Melville Broughton (D., N.C.): "I have noted the expression of your views in connection with EGA and at such time as any legislation on this subject comes to my attention I will, bear in mind your position." 4 4 4 Sen. Claude Pepper (D„ Fla.): "I have been in contact with the EGA Administrator concerning this mat- • ter, and you may be sure I will con­ tinue to do all I can to be helpful." 44 4 Rep. Harold C. Hagen (R., Minn.): "When the matter of movement of EGA cargo in American ships comes up before the House, I will support retention of the original stipulations." PERSOHALS Sen. Millard Tydings (D.. Md.): "I am bringing your views to the at­ tention of the Administrator, and upon receipt of advices will let you hear further from me." r 4 4 4 Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. (D., Va.): "You may be sure that I shall do everything I can to prevent action which will further weaken our mer­ chant marine." 4 4 4 Rep. Henderson Lanham (D., Ga.): "I am taking this matter up with Mr. Hoffman in the hope that he will see fit to use American ships in the future." 4 4 4 Rep. Jimmy Morrison (D.. La.): "The matter is receiving my utmost attention." 4 4 4 Rep. Abraham J. Mulier (D., N.Y.): "Congressional intent is directly to the contrary of the proposed regulation and I am sure that as soon as Congre^ convenes we will make that evident to Mr. Hoffman." 4 4 4 Sen. Edward Martin (R., Pa.): "Have been in touch with Mr. Hoff­ man regarding proposal to ship foreign aid cargo in foreign ships. Am glad to forward your telegram to him for consideration." Bill Will Plug Loophole In EGA with Margie or Johnny Dreisch, MAX E. MOORE JACKSON WOOTEN Your mother is anxious to hear 1175 Evergreen Ave., Bronx, Please get in touch with Andy New York City. from you. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Lorier at once. Important. (Continued from Page 1) William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 ts, 8, 4 4 4 4 4 4 ship every year to maintain the BOSTON 276 Stats St. MICHAEL R. BAAL STANLEY GRIFFITHS HOY A. GRUNDNER E. B. TiUey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 laid-up vessels. Thus any savingGet in touch with your wife, in Hoffman's books might be baL Contact the local Draft Board Your mother is anxious to hear Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 as an accident has occurred. GALVESTON 908%—23rd St. from you. Her address. Box 483, in Scranton, Pa. anced by losses in the books of Keith Alsop, Agent Phono 2-8448 ejus, Fla. ts, 4 4 4 other government agencies. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence SL EUGENE PHILIP KELLY LOUIS W. PEPPER 4 4 4 Moreover, foreign ship opera­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 FREDERICK JOHNSON Your children are ill, write Contact your wife at 4204 tors have been raising their NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville SL Your wife is anxious to hear your wife at Route 3, Box 332 Barnes Ave., Bronx 66, N. Y. rates in anticipation of a monop­ B. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 from you. Tampa, Fla. 4 t oly. As some observers have NEW YORK 51 Beaver SL 4 4 4 ALEXANDER MENDICINI 4 4 4 Joe Aigina, Agent HAnovor 2-2784 pointed out, the bill for carrying KARL O. H. STROM LUIGI GALLO Your mother, 132 J/i 16th St., the Marshall Plan cargoes in NORFOLK 127-120 Bank SL Mrs. D. G. Strom, 3597-A Mis­ Contact your aunt, Mrs. Rose Brooklyn, is worried about you. foreign ships might in the; end Ben Reel- Agent Phone 4-1083 sion St., San FTancisco, Calif, Pisaniello, 36 Joralemon Street, PHILADELPHIA. ..614.16 No. 13th St. t i be bigger than if American ships Brooklyn. Lioyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 asks that you write her. CHESTER SKAKUN carried them exclusively. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Important you contact your The fight is not yet over. The Steve Carduiio, Agent Dougias 2-5476 EDWARD DIAZ. JR. RUSSELL E. BASKERVILLE Local Draft Board in Paterson, new bill is stiU in an embryo SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce da Leon Imperative you contact your Your wife has moved to the N. J. stage. The SIU will press for its Sal Coils, Agent San Juan 2-5996 local Dx'aft Board at 501 Vz Frank­ following address: St. Stephens % 8, % passage when the membership SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. lin St., Tampa, Fla. Road, Black Rock, St. Michael, IRVIN J. GORGAS is satisfied that its pa-ovisions Phone 3-1728 Barbados, BWI. 4 4 4 See your local Draft Board im­ offer full protection to the jobs TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. RICHARD J. CLAUSSEN mediately. 4 4 4 •; H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 of American seamen. Your mother asks that you GUNNAR GUSTAF WILMINGTON, Calif., ADOLF LINDVALL 227% Avalon Boulevard write her. Write the Seamen's Church In­ HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. 4 4 4 HAnover 2-2784 ALVIN L. HARRELL stitute, 25 South St., New York. SECRETARY-TREASURER Get in touch with Mrs. Ros­ .4 4 4 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Paul Hail aline Harrell, 3004 Central Ave., GEORGE RAYMOND BROWN DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION farers International Union is available to all members who wish ' Tampa, Fla., regarding illness in Formerly aboard the SS Gov­ Lindsey Williams the family. ernor Dixon. Please get in touch to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoymeilt of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Robert Matthews J. P. Shuier Joseph Voipian the LOG sent to you each week addi-ess cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. ' SIU, A&G District Notice To All SIU Membors SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL Phono 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnoido St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglaa 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILNilNGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL ..1827 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR. ...63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. . Phonei 5591 TORONTO 11 lA Jarvla Street Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughtoa St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER B68 Hamtlton SL Pacific 7824 NOTICE However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU The following books are being Fred W. Keenan, 40657; John hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG^: held in the Mobile HaU. If not Henry Kennedy, 33224. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 5l' picked up in the near future they Richard J. McCafney, 45580; Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. will be sent to headquarters. Lawrence Mclnnes; 44311; Thom­ Theodore Bratsos, 50535; Hem-y as L. McBrayer, 24568. PLFASF PRINT INFORMATION Barber, 34709; Aime Belanger, Robert W. Morriss, 23427; Carol 45895; Orual Burks, 27487. E. Martin, 42371; Stilanos MavroLouis Cay ton, 34802; Herbert michalis, 47220; John Paul Mor­ To the Editor: G. Capps, 49508; Frederick G. riss, 34305; A. N. Mulder, 107-G. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the, Carpenter, 49033. James J. Ohare, 35489; Andrew address below: Leray Davidson, 44517; Leon F. L. Oliver, 39198. Davis, 28870; Michael Daravich, Richard F. Ransome, 50920. 44485. Name Conrad D. Shirley, 36227; J. C. John H. Edlund, 50449. Stennett, 45515; Herbert L. Raymond Ferreria, H7G. Smith, 31919; Wm. N. Satchfield, Street Address J. H. Grady, Jr., 33275; Earl C. 22875; Frank M. Schell, 34870; W. Gilbert, 37495; James DeWitt R. Simpson, 100108. City ZoneState Guy, 14-G. Benedict Veiner, 49499. Dew^ D. Howard, 2289; A. M. Deward C. Wilson, 49820; Signed Ham, 34707; Homer G. Harris, James O. Wentzell, Jr., 34711; 48906; William H. Harriss, 51016. John R. Williams, 31628. Book No. Lewis Jackson, 47176. John William York, 45742; Wil­ Albert G. Kimberly, 48973; lie A. Young 9-G. . �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG j f JErtto^ Jta««*T 14, 1949 ; •i • • • • 5-7 &tie9 S^vice Seaifien / • QMtitCMAefimi>an.A'Cou»feau§ uduAu ^ ^ • Jms altua:y$ paidL ilie lotuest tuaiges 3113. overtune in, iJie industry ? and, lilacKballs anyozLe zultohas tbe couzrs^^-bo speafc upe^nsl'intoleralple cojxoaiions ? pz^tices discrxminatiort dttdenoour^ a^s a|>pZe-polislwu^ ? anUyottdepeudoH.: JobSecarihtf BeneSfls SHiPP)l4c 1= JU.rr ifputrpam S VDTESIU :»,• . •" - . I fee'7. "• • R: • We-: p.- -• • •"M-- - eelti:.,; 'li/r: • ••ee:;.7h:S.v-' «7'- " '• ••• pipe • • |;ep,:.,e ',. • 7'e • 5^7r.f rv., A.,: ;;/7.--.. •'"''•v. iSfeSxViisX. .7r7fe.''7.75??!i^b7s: w; . .>.:'v'.'"'.-'.'1'I'' -;e';7.v.,-/. •,'. . ;.•• • � 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 January 14, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BLAND READYING BILL TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE IN ECA BILLS TO EXEMPT SEAMEN FROM DRAFT INTRODUCED IN HOUSE HISTADRUT IS BULWARK AGAINST COMMUNISM SHIPPING IS GOOD IN BALTIMORE AND PROSPECTS ARE EVEN BETTER NEW YORK WINDS UP FAIR WEEK OF SHIPPING MOBILE HEARS WATERMAN MAY PULL SIX LIBERTIES OUT OF LAY-UP YEAR'S SHIPPING REACHES END FOR PORT COLBORNE FRISCO CATHOLIC MARITIME CLUB HAS PROVED TO BE SEAMEN'S FRIEND CAP'T ANDERSON,WATERMAN'RETIRES ESSO TANKERS AS RUGGED AS CITIES SERVICE SIGN-ON PROVES VALUE OF SIU CONTRACT CONGRESSMEN REPLY TO SIU PROTEST ON ECA US LABOR BACKS SEAFARERE ON ECA CARGOES CREW'S YEAR-OLD EXCURSION TO PARIS STILL BRIGHT IN BROTHET'S MEMORY PHILLY SEAFARERE CAPTURES CITY GOLDEN GLOVES TITLE FRANK BECKER DIES,BURIAL IN NEW YORK US LAOR BACKS SEAFARERS ON ECA CARGOES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/14/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No.2 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/7f41678c1312a6414b3b52483afdfe44.PDF a31b33afe9ed3cb75c4e815dc01c838b PDF Text Text miA,. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. 1949 The Facts, Mr. Hoffman No. 1 Cuba Distilling Signs NLRB Calls Vote In OS; Only SIU To Be On Ballot The National Labor Relations Board has or­ dered a collective bargaining election on nine shijis of the Cities Service tanker fleet. The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, will be the only union to appear on the ballot. A hearing before the NLRB regional office in New York to determine the dates of the balloting period and the election procedure is expected to In a letter to Senator Styles Bridges, former chair­ Cuba DistUling Corporaman of the Congressional "watchdog" committee on the lion. a new addition lo Ihe tanker fleet, has signed Marshall Plan, EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman tried aSIU contract with the SIU COTto justify his infamous proposal to move all bulk Marshall ering all tuilicensed person­ Plan cargoes iri foreign vessels by a statement that simply nel aboard their ships. be held sometime next week.*-— The skips of Cuba Distill­ does not fit the facts. The hearing was originally tion which has been operating ing came into the SIU re­ scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. under the guise of a "union," He declared that the cpst of shipping a ton of coal cently when, in an NLRB5, but the Service attor­ will not be on the ballot, since from the United States to France is sometimes as much conducted election, the sea­ neys did Cities the expected and it is not a bona fide labor or­ as $4.50 less on a foreign ship than on an American ship. men chose the SIU as their crawled through a legal loophole. ganization. \ He strongly implies that this big differential was the rule bai^ElBining agent by a wide They claimed that they had not The SIU has repeatedly rather than the exception, and he forgot to note that it margin. The signing of a received the copy of the election charged that the CTMA repre­ contract between the SIU was an exception that was no longer happening on De­ and the operators of the order sent to them by the Wash­ sents none but the company and ington office of the NLRB. The was formed with the company's cember 3 when he wrote the letter. molasses carrying tankers SIU received its copy of the interests as its sole objective. The facts are these: The American rate for carrying bripgs to the men of the order on Dec. 30. ^ In ordering the election, the Cuba Distilling fleet the same The NLRB ruled as eligible to NLRB recognized the wish of coal from the East Coast to France is $10.85 a ton. This top-flight wages and oondi- vote in the election those un­ the majority of Cities Service rate is set by the Maritime Commission. On foreign ships, tmns enjoyed aboard all licensed crewmen aboard the men who signed pledge cards de­ the rate ranges from $8.50 a ton to about $9.00. THs ships contracted to the SIU. nine tankers during the payroll signating the SIU as their choice week, in an effort to get at the truth, a shipping official When the soon-to-come period immediately preceding the for bargaining representative. election in Cities Serrioe is date the order was handed down, Vessels covered by the NLRB called three operators of foreign flag vessels to inquire order are the Royal Oak, Gov­ about the coal rate. Two of the operators quoted $8.50. ended. Cities Seryice men. which was Dec. 29. the tankermen of Cuba The thoroughly discredited ernment Camp, Fort Hoskin^ The third wouldn't talk about any rate below $9.00 and like Distilling, will, within a company controlled and spon­ Salem Maritime, Bents Fort, seemed to prefer a higher one. short time, be protected by a sored Cities Service Tankermen's Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Thus, the actual "differential", about which Hoffman full SIU agreement. Association, a puppet organiza- Archers Hope and Lone Jack. All these ships, with the ex­ has been bleating turns out to be no more than $2*35 a ception of the Lone Jack, were ton at the most and only $1.85 or less in some cases. And acquired by the company after the story doesn't end there, l^cause the differential is the collective bargaining election just about wiped out later so far as American taxpayers A record vote was indicated as tary-Treasurers, 11 Agents and 18 held in the Cities Service fleet are concerned. Coal is not the only bulk cargo, but the balloting in the annual election Patrolmen. last winter, when the SIU was coal rate continues to be the root of the controversy. for SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ The number of positions ap­ certified as agent for the crews Another facet of the Marshall Plan shipping situa­ trict officials officially ended pearing on the ballot was four of seven company ships. Cities December 31. less than the 37 on last year's Service men voting in that elec­ tion has been overlooked completely by Hoffman and his Almost all ports reported that ticket. The four positions were tion chose the SIU by an 83 per *executive assistants. At least they have not mentioned it the number votes cast in their dropped in line with the Union's cent majority. The Lone Jack in their public statements. Whether Hoffman knows it areas were unprecedented in the stepped up economy drive. How- was to have been voted but ar­ evei*, there will be no lessening rived in port too late to make or not, foreign operators are getting away with a scheme histoi-y of Union elections. of service to the niembership as the deadline set by the NLRB. An official Tallying Commit­ so obvious that one can only conclude that Hoffman is tee, composed of rank and file a result of this move. The ports NEW RULING a very gullible gent. members, Vviil be elected shortly. where the cuts were made are When the SIU called for a con­ It is no secret that representatives of French shipping Results will be announced as Mobile, Norfolk, Galveston and tract covering the entire Cities interests recently told a member of the Maritime Com­ soon as the committee finishes its Philadelphia, each of which will Service fleet, the NLRB, revers­ operate with one less Patrolman ing its previous rulings, held that mission that they deliberately depressed their rates in a task. this year. the eight ships not voted would ECONOMY MOVE maneuver to get a bigger slice of the melon. Later on, the Voting got under way on Nov. Photographs and biographical have to be polled in a second Frenchmen continued, up would go the rates. The Am­ 1 to determine who would fill 33 sketches of all candidates sub­ election in order to qualify the ericans would be hoodwinked. Union positions in A&G District mitting this material appeared crews for Union representation. Shipping men of other nations participating in the Headquarters and Ports. Sixty- in the SEAFARERS LOG a week On the ballot soon to be dis­ Marshall Plan are reported to have said substantially the one candidates appeared on the before the voting began, as an tributed by the NLRB, the men ballot, competing for the fol­ aid to the membership in deter­ on the nine ships will vote same thing, although they said it less bluntly than the lowing posts: one Secretaiy- mining for whom they would "Yes" or "No" in answer to the A&G Vote Tolly To Begin Soon (Continued on Page 2) question: "Do You Wish To Be Represented by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL, for the Pur­ poses of Collective Bargaining?" All unlicensed personnel, with the exception of Bosuns and Stewards will vote. At the in­ sistence of the Cities Service company the NLRB ruled these them the company line on how two ratings wex-e supervisory emthe tmion was to be run. Some (Continned front Page 7} constitution! Suggesting that a union pay a company lawyer to represent its membership is an insult to sea­ men's intelligence. It is small The next regular member­ wonder that Cities Service sea­ ship meetings will be held men are voicing their bitter dis­ Wednesday evening, Jan. 12 taste for the company lawyer's *af 7 P.M. in all ports. With slimy plan. Moreover, the com­ the exception of New York, pany lawyer would be violating all branches hold their meetlegal ethics by representing both mgs In Iheir own halls. sides in a controversy. Take an active part in the However, the company lawyer SIU. Make sure you're at has accomplished one thing. He the meeting. Remember, the has insured an SIU victory in time is 7 P. M. All Brothers the forthcoming collective bar­ must show up promptly. gaining election, although no New York meetings are insurance was necessary. It held in Roosevelt Auditor­ would surprise nobody if before ium, 100 East 17th ^reet, long he started drawing five-dolcomer of Fourth Avenue. (Continned on Page 3) Treasurer, three Assistant Secre­ cast their ballots. CS Lawyer Writes 'Censtitution' For CTMA, Keeps Centroi Of Stooge 'Union' in Own Hands The company lawyer trying to organize the Cities Service com­ pany union must have been redfaced with embarrassment when the SIU pointed out that he had no union at all because he had no union constitution. In his haste to stooge for liis labor-hat­ ing boss lie had overlooked this basic step. Since then he has corrected the deficiency. He has written a constitution. At least, the com­ pany lawyer claims the phony document is a constitution and to prove his point right at the top of page one he has placed the solemn words "Constitution and By-Laws . for the' Citco Tanker Men's Association." Then the joke begins. The cream of the jest is found in Article III, Section 2, headed "Duties of the Board of ganization; he shall keep the Governors," and in Article VI, Board of Governors aware of headed "Advisory Counselor." In action by the Nidional Labor fact, the latter article is the key Relations Board of Government to the whole scheme for it guar­ bodies and all other informa­ antees company control of the tion necessary and proper to union through the company continue our organization on a lawyer himself. firm and secure basis. Article VI reads as follows: C. He shall assist the Board SECTION I. of Governors in collective bar­ A. An advisory counselor gaining with the company and shall be retained by this As­ aid them in the official and sociation, the-^xpense of which proper administration ,of the shall be borne by the Associa­ affairs of the Association. tion and approved by ihe Naturally, the Advisory^ Coun­ Board of Governors.^ selor would be the company B. The Advisory Counselor lawyer. He would give the shall furnish the Board of Gov­ Board of Governors advice and ernors with all info:rmation re­ information on trade unionism garding industrial relations in and tell them how to negotiate the Maritime field and ac­ their contract. And he would tivities of ^ber groups that in have the nerve to be listed on any way may affect this or­ the CTMA payroll while giving Branch Meetings �Piage- Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Ftidny, JanuKT 7,. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly 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 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 Facts, Mr. Hoffman (Continued from Page 1) Frenchmen. Foreign rates already are rising as the for­ eign operators smack their lips in anticipation. Foreign operators haven't been worrying about mak­ ing or losing money for the present period. If they lose money they expect to be reimbursed directly or indirectly through the Marshall Plan. This would mean American subsidization of European merchant fleets with low labor standards. And if they get the extra cargoes and raise the rates, too, their chances of losing money are very slight. Yet Hoffman, in his letter to Bridges, wailed that to pay ^hie American rates was to subsidize the American merchar^ marine, and copies of that letter were sent to many^trade unionists. Senators and Congressmen who have "taken up the cudgels in the SIU's fight to have the Hoffm^ order rescinded. In the early days of the battle, Hoffimi^ and his assistants apparently believed that this letterr^jn^a enough to fool everybody. Actually, it fooled nobody. • What of the rate differential that remains? Is it as ^devastating as Hoffman would have it sound? The answer, is a resounding "No," after some of the elements in steamship financing are examined. If a minimum, of half of the bulk cargoes are to be carried under the American flag as the law now provides, despite Hoffman's peculiar interpretation, they will go for the most part in Liberties under bareboat charter from the Maritime Commission. When a company charters a Liberty from the Com­ mission, it pays $7,500 a month in rent. If 150 Liberties should fail to operate because of the Hoffman order, it ;would mean a dead loss in revenue to the Government of $1,125,000 a month. The charter hire for Victory ships is $10,000 a month, and if any Victory should fail to operate because of the order the loss of revenue would be cor­ respondingly greater. . Maritime Commission spokesmen point out that the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, money from chartering a ship is almost entirely profit as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging to the Government. The loss to the Government is even heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by greater, however, for a ship in the boneyard costs the writing to them. Commission about $L0,000 a year to maintain. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL D. RUSSO B. W. BIGGS . ^ Then there is the matter of taxes. If a company S.,C. FOREMAN H. SWANN charters, a, Liberty, the first 10 percent in gross profit on A. N. LIPARI S. LB BLANC HARRY J. CRONIN the capital invested in the operation of , that ship is sub-» J.DENNIS D. MC KINNIE ject tO-normal corporate income taxes. When the profits go F. Ir. SCHUQUE G. MESHOVER W. GARDNER higher, the taxes spiral. After the 10 percent has been E. SOTO A. BLAIS B. MALDONADO taxed separately, the Government divides additional gross E. DEAN G. ROTZ profits by the number of days the company actually D. FOICA O. HOWELL operated the ship. J. YOUNG V. P. SALLINGS H. C. MURPHY The company is then taxed 5 0 percent of the first X % X BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J$-1O0 a day profit, 75 percent of profit between $100 and A. WARD T. THOMAS ^$300 a day, and 90 percent of any profit above $300 a C. MEHL G. MALONEY C. SIMMONS day. The steamship companies still pay substantial divi­ F. BIVINS W. VOGEL dends while the Government gets millions and millions L. MILLER R. HARRIS W. FERNHOUT in taxes. O. HARDEN iln short, if the Maritime Commission ships arc in the boneyard, the Government loses: 1. millions of dollars 100 percent of the bulk cargoes go in American ships. I in charter hire; 2. millions of dollars in maintenance And he might ask that the extra taxes collected by ^he charges; 3. millions of dollars in corporate taxes; 4. mil- Government from the shipping industry be appropriated [rtlons of dollars in unemployment benefits paid to seamen to pur^diase the goods that the people of the war-ravaged and others in the maritime industry. nations of Europe must have, despite chiseling in shipping Hoffman maintains that if all the bulk cargoes go and other matters by some of their businessmen. on foreign flag ships, this country will be able to ship The SIU will carry on its fight to have the Hoffman •more goods to Europe. This is a, dubious argument at proposal defeated. This battle is far frcmi over, but each best, since shipping costs are only one item in: the Marshall day we gain new allies in the labor movement and Con­ Plan. gress. The SIU never has lost a beef and will not lose - However, he mi^t'better insist that 60 or 70 or even this one. Mett Now In The Mmne Hospitals p. MCCARTHY J. PRICE A. JEFFREY R. NOACK F. TEIGEIRO G. CARROLL H. BENNETT A. MASTERS T. CARROLL A. WATERMAN R. FREY W. HALL B. THOMPSON . J. BROWN J. WINLEY A. FASE T. STANFORD A. ROSADO C. LAWSON XXX BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JOSEPH ERNEST GALLANTV VIC MILAZZO ELWOOD TALBOTT i » 4^ STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL i MOSE MORRIS W. HUNT J. HERNANDEZ N. DORPMANS A. C. SIMPSON E. SOTO W. NORRIS F. STOKES J, BLANCHARD H. V. NEILSEN J. STEPANCHUK J. GRANGAARD , ,1, P. O. FONDULA CHANG SENG M. J. LUCAS 'vfA. BORRERA XXX MOBILE MARINE HOSPXTAt P. CARDONA WILLIAM ROSS / ir A. BEAL E. SMITH • E. JARRETT C. HAPNER -; v|- .V-l �•-7..r' f^riday. January 7« 1949 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three properly rigged gangway. 1^- would be a lost ball in the high 2) The ship's representative rank-and-file committee checks fore the accident the crew had weeds until he got another Cities forwax-ds the minutes of the the books every week and per­ lar wills for a living instead of told the Mate the gangway was Seiwice job. Another Cities meeting to the Board of Gover­ manently employed certified pub­ sitting in plush offices drafting unsafe and should be re-rigged. Service job might be hard to get nors. lic accountants maintain a con­ phony constitutions. However, the employer coopera­ because the company could have stant watch on all accounts. Just If it turns out that the com­ tion the company lawyer prates listed him as a bad company 3) The Governors, if they wish, to make sure that nothing hap­ may discuss the matter with the pany lawer has to look for a about was xmobtainable. man. In other words, to belong Advisory Coixnselor. pens officials of the SIU, A&G new job he will be following in to CTMA, a man woxxld have to District, are bonded up to $25,000 the footsteps of company lawyei's COMPANY FRONT be a Cities Service stiff year in 4) The Advisory Counselor is each, and in some cases Head­ who have gone before him. It's Every seaman knows that any and year out, working his 14 the company lawyer, and he does quarters officials are bonded for an old story. A company hires union administered by a com­ hours" a day. exactly what the company wants even more. A Seafarer always a lawyer to keep the union out pany lawyer would be run for The company lawyer's consti­ him to do. He is the final judge knows where his Union stands by forming a company imion ox- the company instead of the mem­ tution states it this way: within CTMA itself. If he says, financially. All Seafarers know pulling some other dodge. The bership. He knows too that if a "Now boys. Cities Service knows that as of December 25, 1948, ARTICLE II company lawyer outsmarts him­ company lawyer were to assist best," the matter is ended. Un­ their Union had cash assets MEMBERSHIP self and his fumbling tactics in the px^paration of aimual re­ der the company lawyer's con­ amoimting to $1,295,366.02 and SECTION 3. Retiiamenf. guarantee the union victory. Out ports that the reports would- be A members of this Associa­ stitution, the company never goes the lawyer. Its happened written as the company wanted tion shall be deemed to have woxxld have to hear about a beef. several hundred thousand dollars worth of property. time and again in the past. them. The xxrxion would be a retired from the Association The company lawyer could dis­ PROOF ENOUGH company front which is exactly upon ternxination of employ­ miss all beefs as a union official. NEAT RIG Just as phony as the Advisory what the company lawyer wants ment in the Cities Service Oil Some imion! TJpthing could have demon­ Company. Counselor idea are the proposed CTMA to be. strated the phoniness of the MUM'S THE WORD duties of CTMA's Board of Gov­ The company lawj'er con­ Cities Service stand more effec­ SECURITY? Under the constitution the tively than this constitution ernors. The Governors would be stantly jabbex-s that the company elected through an elabox-ate union he is trying vainly to In the final analysis, a man's company lawyer has written for which the company lawyer has election process for two-year build offex-s security. Howevex-, security would depend on neither CTMA a union member would drawn up for the company union. terms. There would be three of you will hunt a long time to find his ship's delegate—or "ship's not know anything about his When the time comes for Cities them, one from each depai-t- much security in the joke book representative, as the company union finances. The constitution Service to vote in the NLRB lawyer's constitution puts it—^nor calls for only one report a year, election, the result will be a ment. After being elected, thex-e he calls a constitution. Under the phony constitution, on CTMA's Board of Governors. and membex-s of the Board of smashing victory for the SIU and wouldn't, be much for them to do, although once in a while a man's membership -in CTMA, Security would be just a word in Governors authorized to sign a punishing blow for the com­ they might try to look like union and thus his claim to union pro­ the dictionary, because the com­ checks would be bonded for only pany, the company union and the The Advisory company lawyer. Cities Service patrolmen. Here's how the com­ tection, woxxld last only as long pany lawyer has made certain $1,000 each. Counselor would not be bonded men will vote their preference as he was employed by Cities that no effective grievance pro­ pany lawyer has it in his con­ at all. Sex-vice. Once a man left the cedure is included in his con­ stitution; for the democratic SIU constitu­ company's employ, whether by stitution. By way of contrast, the Secre- tion which guarantees rank-andSECTION III. E. (9) From time to time as quitting or being fired unjustly, Here is the kind of grievance tax-y-Treasux-er of the Seafarers file control and for SIU security International Union, Atlantic & the need of the Association re­ he could not be represented by procedure he has devised. contracts in CTMA even if he were paid up 1) If a man has a beef, he can Gulf District, issues financial re­ under the finest quires, the members of the six months in advance. He complain at a ship's meeting. ports evex-y week. Moreover, a maritime. Board of Governors shall agree upon and designate one of their number to spend timd meeting the ships in order to main­ tain closer contact with the membership. Apparently their duties aboard ships woxxld not include the set­ tlement of beefs. The company A program calling for the a year, will berth vessels servic­ Port every day last year. Cus­ of late fall enabled Great Lakes lawyer has dodged that subject Certainly the lives financing of 3 millioft tons of ing new oil fields being devel­ toms tabulation showed that in ships to work late into Decem­ completely. shipbuilding for Norwegian flag oped in the area. all 11,480 vessels arrived dur­ ber and rack up the highest to­ of CTMA's Board of Governors operation to be paid for with ing the year and 11,719 departed. tal of tonnage carried since 1943. would be a lot easier than the 3> 4 4. Marshall, Plan money has been The 1948 total is about 83 mil­ lives of SIU Port Agents and it 4- 4> lion tons, exceeded only by the Patrolmen who meet every SIU proposed by Norway. At present American shipping participa­ ship as it hits an American pox-t. there is . $21 nxillion worth of tion in the Philippine trades is The French luxury liner, He de war years totals of 92 million shipping being built for Norway continuing a decline which has France, is expected to be back in 1942 and 84 million in 1943. UNION WAY in Sw:edish shipyards with money been in progress since foreign- in service by June of 1949. Also 4. 4. 4Moreover, SIU Patrolmexx not secured through the ECA's intra- flag lines entered those seirvices due to enter the passenger trade Indications are that the Egypt­ only maintain "closer contact" European trade program. several years ago. Despite the under the French flag is the ian government wiU seize car­ with the SIU membership than fact that more than two thirds Liberte, formerly the German 4 4, goes passing through its ports, any company lawyer could im­ of the island's exports move to liner Europa. The Liberte won't if it is believed the cargoes agine but they work hard to The welfare ftmd won by the the U.S. and Hawaii, sailings of be ready until the spring of might, through transshipment, settle every member's beef, oni ILA in its recent strike went American lines are decreasing 1950. The French Line, which reach Tel Aviv. The seized car­ ' occasion toiling far into the night into effect on Januaxy 1. The while foreign lines are placing owns the two vessels, also has goes, it is expected, will be put to get things squared away. But welfare fund provides for in- more ships in the trade. Great­ annoxmced that they expect to into the Ph-izes Council. The SIU officials work for their sixrance plus accident and ill­ est gainers are the Norwegian laxmch thix-teen freighters next government will release all ship­ Union Brothers not for ihe com­ ness benefits of $25 per week and Swedish shipping compan­ year. ments on which it has assuraiices up to 13 weeks, and surgical ies. panies. that they wUl not enter the war The further duties of the benefits up to $150. Longshore­ 3> 4. 4i 4. effort between the Israelis and CTMA Board of Governors men must work a minimum of The abnormally good weather A. H. Bxxll Steamship Com­ the Arabs. SCO hours dixring certain speci­ would be equally phony. For in­ pany has ordered 60 additional fied periods to be eligible. stance, the Board would: "Transportainers" for use in its Cooperate with the employer ' t , shipping operations. The com­ in the promotion of matters of Alcoa Steamship Company has pany will now have a total of mutual interest such as safety, announced that its passenger 210 of the large steel shipping sanitation and standards of business during 1948 was the containers in service. The con­ FAMILY BENEFITS xmder 18, those children may also seamanship. receive monthly insurance pay­ best in its history. During the tainers have been adopted by Confer with the Advisory When you start getting yoxu* ments, also equal to one-half of last twelve months Alcoa's pas­ 24 marine transportation com­ Counselor both by mail and senger ships and passenger-car­ panies in an effort to stop pil­ retix-ement insurance benefits at yours. ' personally to insure the orderly rying cargo vessels, sailed, al­ A wife's benefit continues as ferage, minimize breakage and 65, or later, monthly benefits . and lawful administration of most without exception, with facilitate material handling. may also be paid to others in long as she lives, xmless there' is this Association. your family. full passenger complements. The a divorce. A child's payment » » 3> Prepare an annual report of company also noted that its stops when the child reaches 18. If you'get a Federal old age the activities of the Associa­ freight business declined some­ No progress has been reported If you continue work or . go tion with the assistance of the what in the final months of the in negotiations between New insurance payment, yoxxr wife will receive a payment equal to back to work under social seAdvisory Counselor. year. On scheduled runs the com­ York Harbor tugboatmen and one-half of yoxxrs. To qualify cxxrity after filing your applica­ Every seaman knows that to pany had 221 freighter sailings the employers. A strike dead­ "cooperate with the employer" on irregxxlar runs and 114 bulk line originally set for December she must be 65 years old, she tion, your retirement payment is on safety and sanitation stand­ cargo sailings. The present Al­ 31 had been postponed until must be living with you or de­ sxxspended for each month in ards would be to accomplish ex­ coa fleet numbers 57 vessels, a January 12, so as to give the pendent on you, and you mxxst which you earn $15 or more. If have been married at least 36 your wife or child is receiving actly nothing. If any one doubts drop of d2 from last year, company further time to study months before she files her ap­ a payment on yoxxr account, that this, let him read in the LOG of the unidn's requests. The employ­ plication. t payment is also suspended. October 8 how Edgar Eddy was ers. have. raised their offer to a Payments to yoxxr wife and killed aboard the SS Lone Jack, The longest pier in the world, 10 percent increase; the tugboat- If at 65 you have children child or to survivors also are a Cities Service ship, becaxx§e he seven miles long with facilities men are sticking to their de­ suspended for any month in was ordered to the outboard side for a broad gauge railroad, has mands for a 35 percent boost which they work under social of a swinging lifeboat during a been planned for the use of the in pay. security. stox'm at sea. More recently, a Arabian American Oil Company * % % (For further information con­ crewmember of the SS Fort Hos- near Dhahran on the east coast sult your local Social Security An average of more than 60 kins named Bednarz, was of Arabia. The pier, which is ex­ Administration field office.) drowned when he fell off an im- pected to be completed within vessels- entered or left New York (Continued from Page I) Your Social Security �V •" THE S EAF ARE RS LOC ^ Page Four FHdasr, JantMUry 7, 1343: ) TmkalOfTraJeUnionSupport OfSIV A OF THE C«iineil CHARLES S. ZIMMERMAN Chalrmon SAM B. EUBANKS Svcrata ry-Tr«aiur»r GEORGE f. CRANMORE ANTHONY H. ESPOSITO MARX LEWIS WILLIAM MESEVICH SAMUEL WOLCHOK Mr. Vic>-Chainn*n &c«euriv3 Committe* • JACK AITAAAN JOHN E. BARRY JOSEW "ELSYY rHIlIP BORUS H. BURAKOFF THOMAS CAREY MAX COHEN FRANK COMUNAIE HARRY 0AIIE5 AlPREO S. DAVIS . OABRIEl D4ANGELIS ' MOE FAtlKMAN ISRAEL FEINBSRG MAX GAFT JOHN GFIO JAAX GOLDMAN HARRY GREENBERG f. H. GOLDBERG S. HERSHKOWITZ MORRIS HORN CHARLES R. lUCCf JOHN F. KELLY CHARLES KREINOIER lENJAMIN KAFUN CHARLES H. KERRIGAN . ' JOSEPH KONOWE PAUL J. KIEBS JACK LEVINE SAMUEL lOWENTHAl BENJAMIN McLAURIH NATHAN MARGOliS A. MENOELOWIT2 At MEYERS ISIDORE NAGIER NORMA NAUGHTON HYMAN PALATNIK JOSEPH PROCOPIO AURTIN RARBACH SAMUEL REINIIB GEORGE REYSEN . BEATRICE RICHER JACOB ROBERTS ALEX ROSE JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ CEREL^RUaiEN IRVING M. SIMON IBBECCA C SIM0N50N tours STUIBERO OAVID SULIVAN JOSEPH TUVIM %YltllAM WACHS NATHAN WERTHEIMIR WILLIAM WOLPERT THOMAS G. YOUNG Stars Offietn ADOLF A. WkiX Jr. Cttalfmofi DAVID DUBINSKY TRADE UNION COUNCIL JOHN L CHILDS GEOROe S. COUNTS ALEX ItOSE MINHOLD NIE8UHR Vlcs-CfwIfmsA LIBERAL PARTY OF NEW YORK STATE ISO WEST 44t1i STREET • LOagacn S-OSOO • NEW YORK It. N.V. •I. Dseombsr 28th, 1949 Paul Hall, Seoretary-Traasurar Saafarars Intamational Uhlon Atlaatio and Gulf Distriot 51 Baaver Street New York 4, N.Y. JOSEPH V. OXEAirr Ssctatanr HARRY UVtLUft Trsaivrsr BEN DAVIDSON Ei3evrtv« Dirtctar Dear Broyrer Hall;• ' Below find copiaa of telegrams sent this day to President Truman, Paul 0. Hoffwin, EGA Administrator, and to members of Congress In this area. As you will note in the Copies of our telegrams, we are whole­ heartedly behind the efforts of the Seafarers International (fnlon, Atlantlo and Gulf District' to preserve Amerioan standards and maintain emplojiment for your members. We are opposed to fictitious transfers of title to ships in order to use this as a camouflage for reducing standards of ecmpensation by hiring labor in depressed countries. ^ We are asking all our.affiliated trade unione, with a total awAorshly of mora than 500,000 to send wlree in behalf of their own locals. Wishing you suocess in your efforts, ws are, ^ JjSBFH M. POMARLEH, SSceoutiva Soorotary Trade Union Council, Liberal Rirty Fraternally yours, BEN DAVIDSON, SXeoutive Dlreotor Liberal Party telegrams sent 12/^8/43 by Liberal Psirliy Trade TJhlon Council O'T? COUNCIL, COMPOSED OF APPROXDiATBLY 200 TRADE UNION ORGANIZATIONS WITH A •T3TAL MEMBERSHIP OF 500,000 RESPECTFULLY HRGBS 1HAT PAUL 0. HOFIMAN, ADMINISTRATOR, ADHERE TO THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE MAHSUlLL PLAN WHICH CAUB) • FOE HANDLING A.T LEAST 50^ OF THE BUIJC CARGOES ON AMERICAN SHIPS. HOFFMAN'S NEW PROROSAL IS PUT INTO EFFECT, THOUSANDS OF 8KILIED AMERICAN SBAKEK JOS&H M roMARLEM WILL BE WROWN INTO THE RANKS OF THE UNEMPIPYED. ONE COUNCl^EEPU^ONOTH^ NITF MAINtAININGAMERICAN STANDARDS AND PRESEITVING AT lEAST THE STATU^UO OF EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONSL WE APPEAL YOU USE YOUR INFLUETKE TO MAINTIIN THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF CONGRESS IN REGARD THE MARSHALL PUN CARGOES. I The above communication is typical of the unprecedented support labor 0r|anizations throughout the country ^e mustering in behalf of the SIU's fight to halt the Hoffman plan, which would transfer shipment of Marshall Plan bulk cargo to foreign flag vessels. The Trade Union Council is the political arm of moat of the non-com­ munist unions in the State of New York, and speaks for organizations with a membership of 500,000 workers. More than one hundred trade unions, representing millions of Amerh can working men and women, have already joined the SIU in protesting the Hoffman plan because it would throw thousands of U. S. seam^ out of their jobs and would seriously weaken the national defense—^and more sup­ port is reaching us every day. The SIU wishes to add the following organizations to the Honor Roll of ?hnions that have demonstrated their trade union solidarity^ f Local 1244, Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, . Decorators and Paperhangers International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers ^ Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Association of Greater N.Y. Maritime Workers Council of Philadelphia Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers Local 54, American Federation of G^ain Millers Local 950, Local 627, Local 1292, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America West Virginia State Federation of Labor International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers mid Hidpers Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers International Union South Dakota Federation of Labor Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Helpers International Union Michigan State Federation of Labor North Dakota State Federation of Labor * Troy (NY) Federation of Labor nf Troy and Vicinity Local 947, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America Local 807, International Bretherkeod of Teamsters, C^idttfl^i^s and Wardiousemen and Helpers Congzwssional support of the: SIU's opposition to the Hoffman CCA proposel, which would scuttle the American merchant. marine, continues to pour into Union Headquarters. Last week's LOG carried statements from 14 Congressmen and Senators backing the SIU's position. The following excerpts are from communications received this week: Sen. William Langer (R., N.D.): "You can count on my support." Rep. James J. HeSeman (D., N.Y.): "You can rest assured that I will not support any legislation' designed to put American seamen put of work." Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett (R., Calif.): ' "I agree with your stand in this matter, and expect to do all I can toward stopping the same." Rep. Leonard W. Hall (R., N.Y.): •'"I certainly am minded to do everything possible... to pro­ tect and further the interests of oiu: An^erican Merchant Marine and I am also expecting, definitely, that this new Con,:T:ess will go thoroughly into the situation in order to clarify its intention under the ECA law." Rep. Emanuel Celler (D., N.Y.): "You may be sure I am giving serious study to this proposal and will take earnestly into consideration your point of view." ' Sen. Lister HUl (D., Ala.): "Am doing all in my power to prevent diversion of bulk cargo from American bottoms and will certainly continue mjr efforts." Sen. John j. Sparkman (D., Ala.): "I have been taking matter of Hoffman directive up with apinnpriate officials... Shall continue doing my best." Sen. Spessard L. Holland (D., Fla.): "Thank you for your letter... My people in Florida have already been in touch with me. I shall help." Rep. J<rfm A^ Kalnik (D., Minn.): "As you point out in your letter, the EGA Act clearly stipu­ lated that at least half of all cargoes shipped would move ii^ American ships. I gave this provision of the biU my full support, and shall certainly support the efforts which are being made by your union in cooperation with other labor groups to keep this policy in force. Unemployment among our-skilled seamen must be avoided at all costs." Rep. Jacob K. Javlta (R., N.Y.): "I have carefully noted the points made, and you may be sur^ that I will have them very much in mind in the course of, the consideration of this question irt Committee and by the House." . Rep. Eugene J. Keogh (D., N.Y.): > "I • appFeciate> very much having your experienced expression , of opinionAand want you to know that I propose to give to this, ... my earnest consideration. We are hopeful that we may be, able to- come' forth with satisfactory solutions." Sea. WMter T. George {D., Ga.): "I am glad to have the information you furnish relative to . the EGA Administrator's proposal regarding EGA bulk cargo. I; have takeh this matter up with Mr. Hoffman.," Sen. Milton R. Young (R„ N.t>.): - "Several others have written to ' me on this matter and I have- taken this problem up with Mr. Hoffman, Director of EGA." Sen. Owen Brewster (R., Maine): "You may be sure I shall'have your views in mind when this . matter comes up on the floor of the Senate for consideration." Sen. John C. Stennis (D., Miss.): "I am confident that this matter will receive the early atten- , tion of the Congress and you may be assured of my very real interest-in the , matter. I have berai benefited by your, viewpoint and shall be delighted to hear from you in the future." Sen. William F. Knowland (R., Calif.): "It may be of interest to you to know that the amendment', which is now in the EGA Act of 1948 requiring that at least one half of- all cargoes -from the United States move in American: ships was introduced by me. I shall'oppose any attempt to repeal the congressional, policy set forth at that time." ' ' Rep. Charles JL Wolverton (R., N-J.): "I,, am fully in accord with the news you have exprestedj I will- be. glad to so vote if and when the matter comes before Congress for action." ' • ^ Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (Dw Wash.): . . ^ "I am glad to have your expression in this regard. My personar interest ,dates well ahead of the time the legislation was presented on the "floor, at which time a few of us succeeded in having the sUpulation written into the bask legislation. This outcome was not anticipated and I now have ah opportunity to go into the matter." , Rep. WiUimn T. Byrne (D.. N.Y.): T have been receiving a number of telegrams and letters from my district concerning this proposal, and you may be assured^ that I am giving this matter my very serious attention at this time.'* ' Rep, Harris Ellsworth (R., Ore.): "I appiTSciate the interest of the merchant seamen in this • problem and am ,glad to have your comments. Your leUer wfil' be kept in mind in connection. with any action which may come ' before, the Congress on this matter. I am sure that any abridgement of the Act of .Congress will receive the early attention of the proper committees and' recommendations will be made for ' remedial action;" ' Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D.» La.); "1 have already contacted Adiftinistfator Hoffmah protesting^ this action, and assure you of my full cooiperation in an effort to have tfiis proposal Withdr'awn." i �Friday, Jemiary 7, 1949 TBE &E AF ARBR S LOG Page Five Isthmian Payoff Recalls Pre-SIU Days Here the Union Patrolman assigned to paroff latbmian'e Sleei Designer listens to crew­ men's accounts of the trip. Left to right: Pedro Velez, Patrolman Jim Sheehan. Jack Smith, C. Kenny, J. Nugent and S. Keane. Contract violations, disputed ovMtime, beefs of all kinds will be squared away before men payoff—a tig differeiice from the days before Isthmian men went SIU. For example, Vincent Koran, who was on an Isthmian ship during the war, wrote to the LOG: "Personally, I was forced to do many hours' work on the bridge that rightfully was over­ time for the Deck Oang, but not one man could say a word." Isthmian seamen are now served tasty chow, like the Virginia ham dinner under way in photo above, prepared in spic and span galleys, kept clean by crewmen who are paid top wages for their work. That's why 2nd Cook John McElroy (standing)., and 3rd Cook Jimmy Wood, are all smiles. Before SIU came aboard, crewmember Harold Weiss, of Isthmian's Steel Recorder described conditions this way: "The ship is overrun with rats and it's common to como across them in the alleyways and pantries." Throughout the fleet men had to contend with similar conditions of iilth, completely tmable to secure corrective measures. The cleanup job began when the SIU contract went into forced ! Steward V. Szymanski shows off one of the trimmings enjoyed by Steel Designer's crew at Christmas dUmei^-a coconut cake big enough to give all hands double helpings. In the pre-contract days. Isthmian seamen reported constantly: "Chgw is lousy and scarce." Last week's payofi-aboard the Isthmian Steamship Company's SS Steel Designer. served as a striking example of what hard­ working seamen can accomplish under conditions guaranteed by,an SlU contract. The ship, a C-3, was back from a three-month trip to the Persian Gulf and her lads were paying off. On the job was a Union Patrolman to see that the crew got every cent that was coming to them, that the company tried no tricks to do them out of / overtime pay, that the food was sati.sfactory and to take care of all the problems that arise in the cours-e.of a voyage. But his job was easy. The self-disciplined crew, sailing under a first-rate contract which the company has learned to respect, brought the Steel Designer into port in .shipshape condition. There were only a few minor beefs and all of them had been so clearly recorded during the trip by the Department Delegates that the Patrolman was able to settle them in short order, to the complete satisfaction of all concerned. But still fresh in the mind of Isthmian seamen is the fact that, they, like the Cities Service tankermen who are to vote soon on SIU representation in a collective bargaining election, were pre­ vented for a long time from getting top wages and first-j'ate con.ditions by a powerful company. After years of company domina­ tion and abuse. Isthmian men came out from under the boom in' 1947, when they chose the SIU as their bargaining representative.' Isthmian seamen make no bones .about saying that the SIU has improved their lives to a degree they never would have dreamed about in the old days. And proof of their gains lies in payoffs like that aboard the Steel Designer last week. Here is the payoff, with all hands getting what's coming to them, including overtime money, as a result of first-rate, on-the-spot representation. Crewmembers are lined up behind Shipping Commissioner to sign off articles, while Steel Designer's Captain H. K. Toepel prepares to give men their earnings. In the days before the SIU contract, overtime was just a word on Isthmian ships. Like in March 1946, when shipboard organizer W. E. Wyman wrote to the LOG: "My total overtime under Isthmian rules amounted to 76 hours, while under SIU it would have added up to 213 hours. What price non-Unionism!" The top wages, overtime pay rates and shioboard conditions now enjoyed by Isthmian sea» men as a result of their choice of the SIU as colDctive bargaining- representative are now within the grasp of the Cities Service tankermen. And it cannot come too soon for the great majority of these men. No group of seamen sailing American ships today is more badly in nsed of the support and protection of a genuine trade union contract than the Cities Service tankermen. But let the men of the Cities Service fleet tell it themselves. Of a recent trip aboard the SS Fort Hoskins, former Cities Service tankerman Jesse; S* Rogers (since tired) said: "As soon as the sun's rays break the horizon, the 4-8 watch is out on deck with a ppint brush or chipping hammer. Also, Saturday afternoon isn't a time when the 12-4 watch can take things easy on this tub any more. The Mate always has a job of what he calls 'odd jobs.' When yours truly put up a squawk about these 'odd jobs,' the Mate comes out with. 'Well, I could cul out your coffee time, you know'." Here's another report from a man on another Cities Service ship—the names of course, cannot be disclosed for obvious reasons: "The Captain and the Mate had us working 16. 17 and 18 hours a day trying to get the tanks cleaned in five days. They wouldn't even reimburse us for the clothes and shoes we ruined on the job. He offered us live hours overtime for the work." Another* Cities Service man reports: "The cockroaches on this ship are overwhelming. When we pick up our shoes in the morn­ ing, dozens of these pests will run out. We find three or four of them dead in our socks. Our suit­ cases are homes for them." And another: "All of us put down overtime for the sea watches on Armistice Day and Thanksgiving, but it was promptly scratched ofL Overtime on this scow is as scarce as hen's teeth. No matter how long we work docking and undocking. we can only put down one hour's overtime for it. ThaUC. according to the Male, is company policy." The list is unending. But Cities Service men can change it all—by voHng "Yes" for SHJ representation. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS lOG Philly Promises Come Through, Draws Boom Week Of Shipping Friday, Januiury 7, 1949 IMM Wreckers Are WeneJ Tampa Activity Shows Increase 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, etc.,' for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardise the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a dnmken 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" ixuiustry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independmit 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 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 outline here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. TAMPA — A definite pick-up over the past month of shipping PHILADELPHIA — Shipping Two main topics of conversa­ showed up on the shipping board took a decided upswing here dur­ tion in this port at the moment here this week. We handled the ing the past week, when we en­ are the chances labor has of get­ Evelyn Tor Bull, the Noonday, joyed activity approaching boom ting a break in this new Con­ DeSoto and Bessemer Victory for proportions. There were three gress, and the swell support giv­ Waterman, and the Florida in at payoffs in, and practically full en our Union by all labor or­ Miami. We dispatched men to crews were sent as replacements. ganization everywhere in helping all of these ships and settled First to payoff was the 88 At­ us fight the Hoffman proposal. what minor beefs had cropped lanta City, which arrived here The boys are also anxious to up. after a five-month trip in the learn the results of our annual Since the • ILA beef, shipping Far East. This old Isthmian election. haS been in a turmoil. None of One other item. I ran into scow paid off in pretty good the ships is on schedule, and it shape. -A little disputed over­ Blackie Kane on the Lake appears that it will be a little time was squared away satisfac­ George. He stayed on for an­ while longer before all is back to other run and asked me to in­ torily. normal once more. The Canton Next to payoff was Waterman's form his beachcombing friends Victory and the Bessemer Vic­ 88 . Governor Miller, which came in the islands that he won't make tory should be on normal sched­ in from Germany and paid off it this year". Saise he'll see you ule their next time into this port. with the crew receiving trans­ island Romeos in the fall. in line with our program to 8o until next week I'll say so portation to Houston and piling bombard Congressmen and goy.long, with a hope that soon I'll off, as per the Union rule. ernment officials with telegrams be strolling around in the "ab protesting the Hoffman plan to NO BEEF scuttle American shipping, all the Incidentally, this crew of the most" tropics instead of in the AFL unions in this port have Governor Miller paid off without damned cold and snow here in make their feelings known by squawking about the transporta­ Philly. wire and letter to Washington. tion rule. That is, all but one All of 4he unions participating joker. This guy knew the rule have received answers to their as well as the rest of the crew, wires promising favorable action but had to raise the old beef used will back up any action the men have reported beefs in the when the plan comes before Con­ By JOE ALGINA about having to quit after nine crew may take. An incident of gress. engine department over standing months on the ship and losing NE'W YORK — In addition to watch in port. The practice in ths nature cropped up a week or Hei'e's a story that might bring his vacation, losing this and that. the arrivals of some regular 8IU the Isthmian fleet is to have the so ago. The guy who "knew a chuckle. It's told by one of You have all heard some guy stand-bys. A fair week for ship­ blow his yap in this fashion. As ping in this port was punctuated Oiler in port stand watch and the port agent" found out that our members, A. J. Varn, who watch. ' This constitutes over­ it did him little good when he lives in the country outside this long as the rule stands all hands by the arrival of the Purdue time work if done after 5 P.M. fouled up the crew. The Agent fair city. should observe it, without mak­ "Victory and the Wanda. and before 8 A. M., a total of 15 joined the drew in preferring The people who live out in the ing speeches to Union ^officials chai-ges against the man. The arrival of the Purdue Vic­ hours a day. By the end of a country are all farmers, and most when they come aboard ship to tory marked the first inter­ voyage this totals up to a juicy of them haven't seen a circus or settle the crew's beefs and to see coastal ship to reach this port any of the unusual animals that hunk of overtime pay. that the payoff is squared away, since the West Coast 'strike go with such a -menagerie. One The rule is that this overtime in addition to seeing that the night last week. Brother Van Union's agreements and shipping started last 8eptember. The is to be divided equally among Wanda came in and completed all three Oilers. The Oilers in relates, there was a small carni­ rules are lived up to. val in the area and all of "the The last ship to payoff for the her first voyage under 8IU con­ turn are to rotate the watches. animal broke loose. week gave us a job to do on New tract. 8he's operated by the There is where the beef lies. By CAL TANNER Epiphany Tankers Corporation, a The day watch man must ro­ One of the farmers, who hadn't Year's Day. The 88 Lake MOBILE—Activity In this Gulf newly-signed company. The Pur­ heard of the escape, went out tate on the night watches if he George, U8 Petroleum, came in port last week centei'ed around due Victory is the first ship in at daylight to milk his cows. In expects to cut in on the over­ and paid off at Paulsboro, N. J. three payoffs and three sign-ons, on the run which was sorely time money. By setting up a the early morning light he spot­ This T-2 tanker came in clean, including one vessel on continu­ missed during the long months method of rotating the watches ted a strange animal (an ele­ and the only thing that marred ous articles. of the West Coast strike. A lot as soon as the ship leaves the phant) grubbing in his cabbage her trip was something of a per­ The Waterman Steamship Cor­ sonal nature between a crew- of intercoastal boys will be States there will be little cause poration had two ships paying patch. happy to hear these ships are in for grumbling when the payoff off. These were the Topa "Topa He got all excited and ran member and several others. ' operation once more. down to the general store and rolls around We are still investigating the and the Fairport. The third ship The Wanda came in looking These ships make long trips to payoff was the Alcoa Clipper. called the county sheriff. matter to see if we can deterExcitedly he exclaimed: mihe the source of the trouble, fine. She'll make a good addi­ and sometimes lie in - port for All were in good shape: tion to the SIU fleet and marks one to three weeks. By rotating "There's a terrible monster in my so that it won't happen again. The Fairport and the Clipper the addition of one more tanker cabbage patch!" the time on watch among all Otherwise, as I said, the ship re-signed, the Clipper heading out company to the ever-growing list three men there will work out Startled, the sheriff asked: was in good shape. After taking on her usual passenger run to the of tanker outfits contracted to the "What's he doing?" an equalization of both number on a new crew, she will be ready British West Indies, and the of hours worked and time of day Fairport cariying general cargo "Pulling up my cabbage with soon to take off again for the SIU. The regular ships to hit port the watches are stood. If the to Bremen. The Alcoa Pointer his tail," r^eplied the farmer.., Persian Gulf. this week were the Steel De­ daytime Oiler puts up a squawk also signed on, going out on the "What's he doing with the cab­ HATS OFFi signer, Steel Advocate, Isth­ about standing the night watch, bauxite run. bage?" queried the sheriff. We also had the usual run of mian; Suzanne and Hilton, Bull; he's not entitled to a division of The farmer replied: "I'm not The steamship companies in ships in transit and there were Seatrains Texas and New York, the overtime money. going to tell you—^you'd never this port have called our atten­ few beefs on these. I would both of which headed out almost Oh another subject, one which tion to the fact that parcel post believe me!" like to pay my respects to the at once; the Azalea City, City has been touched on before: Steward of the 88 Robin Good- of Alma, Waterman; William R. Once in awhile, not top fre­ packages addressed to the com­ pany office for men on their fellow. This ship was here for Davie, South Atlantic. quently, howeirer, a crewmember ships cannot be forwarded. They thq holidays and the 8teward of a ship will attempt to shirk have, therefore, suggested that LOOKED SHARP came ashore and invited those of his work by claiming to know a anyone who thinks he has such a his^ Union Brothers who might The ships looked good to the port agent or official in the w«|it a holiday meal to come Patrolmen assigned to pay them Union. By knowing an official package should claim it at first By JIM DRAWDY aboard. This was a swell, gesture off. Praise goes to the crew of he thinks he is exempted from opportunity. SAVANNAH — One ship is And if you are thinking of and one that should make the the Davie, who brought in a clean turning to at his work. This is due in here on Saturday, and sending packages to anyone care crew of the Goodfellow proud of ship and had everything shaped a lot of bunk. If knowing an of­ of a company office, be sure that four or five others are expected their 8teward, who is a real 8IU up for the payoff. ficial were an excuse for lying you send them first-class mail so to follow here during tl)e next Brother. On Isthmian ships the Patrol- down on^the job, ninety percent they can be forwarded. The post few weeks. They will be a wel­ of the members would be doing office will not provide forward­ come sight, too. nothing. ing service on packages sent via Most of the fellows on the SAME BOAT parcel post, or any other way beach here are getting over the There is no reason at all for than first-class. holiday celebrations and are By FRENCHY MICHELET this kind of talk. Every member A considerable number of tele­ about ready to go. SAN FRANCISCO—The man­ this week. of the union is treated alike, and grams, phone calls and letters Brother E. M. Biyant, who had power situation on this coast There is a good number of knowing an official is no differ­ are still going out of this port been serving as acting agent in continues to be critical. We have .ships in the harbor — mostly ent than knowing any other into Washington, protesting the this port, is one of those who is four full crews called for but transits—and they have kept us member of the union. After all, idea of transferring all Marshall all set to ship. He's expresing few rated men aroimd to take on the jump. V/e've contacted officials are members of the Plan bulk, cargoes to foreign bot­ the hope that he'll soon be on the jobs. The situation is fur­ them all and squared away their Union, too, and are not a group toms. the deep blue soon "on the way ther complicated by Waterman's beefs. separate and apart from the rank Every labor imion in the city, to Frenchy's mystic islands." acquiring the Monroe Victory, a With five ships to crew up in and file. representing all crafts, has . co-. If Frenchy is going to paint ship Isthmian laid up recently. the immediate future and only When a man . pulls the line 'T operated with us 100 percent in these beautiful pictures of "mys­ This move comes at a par­ ten men present at the last meet­ know Joe Blow, the Port Agent," the program, and from the wires tic . islands," it seems that the ticularly bad time as we have ing in the hall, the membership put him in his place, but fast. we are getting back from Gon- least he could. .do is to. supply just scraped the bottom of the in the outports can get some idea This type character is only hard- gressmen and Senators,, we are some pertinent data, like •. ihe barrel to crew Waterman's Fair- of our predicament here. Broth­ timing the crew and causing ill going to have, a lot of support in latitude and longitude and tele­ hope, which went into service ers, where are you? will. The official whose name he our fight. phone, numbers. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER New Outfit, intercoastal Highiight New York Week Mebik Chses h Goed Shape Port Savannah Ready For Shipping Gaiis Empty Frisco Haii Awaits Men �Friday, January 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON—Chairman. Hay Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ tary, Jeff Morrison, 34212; Read­ ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311. A&G Shipping From Dei, 15 To Dot. 29 f Motion carried to accept min­ utes of previous meetings in other Branches as read. Agent reported that turnover of men was fair, in view of the holiday season. He spoke on the current fight being waged on the EGA policy change, and said that many of the local unions had written to Congress protesting the plan to drop the 50-50 provi­ sion. The Labor Councils of Galveston, Houston, and Texas City have also voiced their dis­ approval of this blow at seamen. Balloting Committee elected. Five men took the Oath of Obli­ gation. Motion carried that no man be allowed behind Dis­ patcher's cpimter without au­ thorization and that a fine of $50 and a 30-day suspension from PORT Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk. Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston. San Juan.... San Francisco...„ Wilmington, Cal GRAND TOTAL DECK REG. ENG. REa STWDS. REG. 21 195 26 161 36 16 182 28 104 34 18 194 29 91 22 REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED SHIPPED 55 29 15 571 170 Ifi? 83 42 32 356 124 101 92 32 23 NO FIGURES AVAILABLE 15 74 13 9 51 192 61 50 80 289 134 117 25 62 ' 30 41 7 41 23 9 43 119 52 48 16 57 41 24 591 1,991 751 631 8 149 28 87 19 SHIFFED TOTAL NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Lindsey Williams, 21550; Record­ ing Secretary,. Johnny Johnston. 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ phens, 76. 52 481 102 312 74 Charges read against three members. Father Davis of Buenos Aires Catholic Maritime Club introduced. Minutes of meetings held in all outports read and accepted. Agent ' re­ 27 32 9 31 ported on status of shipping. Re­ 71 70 62 173 ported that shipping is expected 127 82 162 413 to hold its own for coming two 22 * 15 24 95 week period. Voting reported 22 12 5 37 as setting a record for New "Or­ 37 39 49 149 18 23 .19 ' 84 leans with nearly 1100 votes cast. 763 637 621 2,003 Agent reported on favorable're­ sponses being received from tele­ grams sent by members and' of­ ficials in protest of Hoffman pro­ to payoff a tanker, and that two organization to halt the transfer SAVANNAH — Chairman. J. posal. Agent also reported meet­ newly-contracted tankers had of bulk cargo to foreign bottoms. Monteverde. 516;'Recording Sec­ ings with crews, committees and paid off in Providence. Agent He also read two telegrams he retary, William J. ' Brantley; the Mississippi Shipping Com- • also exhorted members to keep had received from two state sen­ writing and wiring President ators. He then reported on the Reading Clerk, E. M. Bryant, pany concerning revamping! ofworking rules. A proposed group Truman and their Senators and prospects of shipping for the 25806. registration plan for men work­ Congressmen to block the Hoff­ next two weeks; giving the Motion carried to accept pre­ ing aboard passenger ships sub­ man plan to scuttle the merchant names of the vessels expected vious meeting's minutes. Secre­ mitted to membership for ap­ marine. In additicfti. Agent urged along with the .dates" of their tary-Treasurer's financial report proval. Director of Organization everybody, to read article in. LOG arrival and tfoeir status regard­ read and accepted. Motion car­ of December 24 on the Cities ing crewing up. He concluded ried that it be placed on bulletin Lindsey Williams reported ;on Service company union. Agent's by stating that at this time there board. Acting Agent E. M. Bry.; benefits derived by SIU thiough report accepted. Dispatcher's re­ wasn't any cotton being shipped ant introduced Jim Drawdy, who organizing program. Motion car­ ried to accept Brother Williams' port read and accepted. Secre­ from the Mobile Port, due to the shipping list be. imposed on vio­ tary-Treasurer's financial report differential in freight rates. How­ is taking over the job as Agent. report with a vote of apprefeialators of the rule. Motion car­ and the Headquarters report ever, there is pressure being Drawdy made the Branch report tion. Seven took the Oath of on the basis of as much as he Obligation. One minute of sil­ ried to accept report of Balloting read and accepted. Communica­ was able to learn since his ar­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Committee. Committee gave re­ tion from the Boston Teacher's rival in port. Report accepted. Good and WeKare: Discussion on port of investigaticm into sani­ Union Local 66, AFL, read and Minutes of previous meetings in keeping new buildmg clean. tary facilities of Branch Hall. It posted. One Brother was Obli­ * other Branches read and ac­ Meeting adjourned with \365 found need for new piping and gated. Balloting Corarhitting of cepted. Motion carried to accept bookmembers present. recoptunended that work be five men was elected by. acclama­ Headquarters report to member­ started immediately on project. tion. This Committfee's subse­ Under Good and Welfare, there quent report was accepted. Min­ brought to bear to change this ship and report of N. Y. rein­ Motion was discussion of the official ute of silence for departed situation. Motion carried to ac­ statement committee. cept Agent's report. Telegrams carried that membersmaking manning scale and of the Mar­ Brothers. from Senatof.s Hill and Ferguson motions from the floor be re­ shall Plan shipping situation, Every member making a i. i, i in reply to our protests on Hoff­ quired to state their book num­ t t donation to the Union for PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, man Plan read and accepted. bers. Under Good and Welfare, any purpose should receive TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ Balloting committee report was it was explained to permitmen an official receipt bearing Hall, 26060; Recording Secrelary< retary, G. Seeberger, 6932; Read­ accepted, as were the Patrol­ why they were not able to parti­ J. Hand, 29810; Reading Clerk, H. ing Clerk, W. Gardner, 42941. men's reports. The meeting was cipate in meetings. Although the amount of the contribu­ H. Brown, 50503. tion and the purpose for Minutes of previous minutes in adjourned at 8:10 P. M., with 250 they are not required to attend which it was made. Minutes of previous Tampa other Branches read and ac­ members present. meetings it was advisable inasIf a Union official to whom meeting and New Business of cepted. Agent reported that shipm.uch as they would one day be % % contribution is given doM other Branch meetings read and bookmen and therefore should an NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben not make out a receipt for accepted. Telegrams and letters Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, the money, the matter should from Congressmen, Senators and James A. Bullock, 4747; Reading immediately be referred to President Green of AFL regard­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ Clerk, James Wynn, 30768. ing Marshall Plan beef read and surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, accepted. These communications Motion carried to accept min­ New York 4, N. Y. indicated support for SIU posi­ ping outlook has brightened. He tion. Discussion on charges pre­ reminded members, that voting utes of other branch meetings. interest in the affairs of the or­ In advising the Secretaryferred: from New York against in annual election is just about Communication read from Con­ ganization, besides learning how Treasurer of such transac­ gressman Porter Hardy promis­ man for refusal to pay dues and over and that a tallying commit­ to conduct and participate in tions, members should state missing payoff.' Voted to refer tee would be fleeted at the next ing his support in our fight on meetings-by parliamentary meth­ the name of the official and Marshall Plap policy change. matter back to New York for meeting. Agent thanked all those ods. One minute of silence in the port where the money Balloting committee gave report clai'ification. Dispatcher's report who had served on the balloting memory of departed union mem­ was tendered. on number of members voting read and accepted. Minute of comihittees. Report concluded bers. since last meeting night. Total silence for departed Brothers. with a resume of port affairs. Agent ,1'eported shipping still Motion carried to accept Secre­ vote cast stands at 275 thus far. "Tallying committee elected. Trial slow, but that a hole was being tary-Treasurer's report. One man committee elected to hear made in the shipping list, and took the oath of obligation. Dis­ charges brought against member that the outlook for immediate patcher's; and Patrolhaan's reports by Dispatcher fpr conduct unbe­ future was' pretty faii\ He urged read and acc^ted. Motion car­ coming a Union man. Agent anyone who had 'not voted to ried that" Brother who is eight spoke on the dire consequences months in arrears to be allowed ^or the Apierican merchant mar­ (Continued from Page 1) for freedom from company do^to pay up all dues and. assess­ ine if the Boffman plan succeeds. ployes within the meaning of the nation. and to win economic "Se­ ments pips a fine, to be* paid foefore shipping. Under Good and He reported, however, that the Taft-Hartley law, and thus they curity through membership : in •^Velfare some of the topics dis­ Union hasi made considerable are being prevented from win­ the SIU. progress in fighting the proposal The company had also sought cussed were the necessity of co­ as a result of its intense cam­ ning full benefits of SIU repre­ to deny Pumpmen and Machin­ hurry up and do so before the operation in keeping the hall sentation; Rather than delay polls closed December 31. Exten­ clean, the Marshall Plan contro­ paign in calling. Congress' atten­ other CS crewmen from gaining ists the right to vote, but Ithe tion to the matter. Agent also sive, favorable discussion of the versy, transportation, agreements the advantages of badly needed SIU was successful in having present shipping rules was con­ and the shipping outlook. One report^ that progress was- being Union; protection, the SIU de­ this petition overruled. Ever since Oct. 28, 1946, when ducted under Good and Welfare. minute of silence in memory of made in negotiations with repre- cided not to contest this part of the SIU first took steps to win departed Brothers. J. 4. it the decision at this time. rccognitien as collective bargain­ BOSTON •— Chairman, J. G., S" i ® Although this ruling denying ing agent for the Cities Service Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec­ MOBILE — Chairman, Ot Ste­ the right to vote is a blow to tankerman, the company has con­ retary, E. Dakin, 180; Reading vens, 115; Recordinc^- Secretary, J. the Bosuns and Stewards, it ap­ ducted a vicious campaign of in­ Clerk, H. CRshman, 40363. Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, H. pears only a question of time be­ timidation and legal flim-flam­ Fischer. Boston minutes read and acsentatives of 'Virginia ferries, fore they will win that right, ming to keep its employes from 'fcepted. Minutes of other Minutes of previous meetings with another meeting scheduled since the present Congress has democratically choosing a bar- • Branches read and accepted, ex­ in other branches read and ac­ for Jan. 4. Motion "carried to indicated it will either repeal or gaining representative. With the cept for that portion of Galves­ cepted. Motion carried to ac­ accept Agent and Patrolman's re­ drastically modify the Taft-Hart­ announcement of the NLRB's ton New Business on extending cept minutes of special meeting port. Under Good and Welfare ley law. • latest election order, the com- • shipping cards, which was not held Dee. 15. Agent , Tanner re­ membership discussed necessity Meanwhile, Cities Service pany's resistance of its tankerconcurred in. - Agent reported ported that an all-out effort was. for intensifying organizing ef­ Bosuns and Stewards are ad­ men's wishes appears to be in its that Patrolman was in Portland made under way throughout the forts. vised to continue their struggle final stage. / Get A Receipt CS Certain Of SIU Victory, Tries To Stall NLRB Vote �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOQ These lueis. liehed hg st: ^ofi&naM'S p: oMpoe^ AWi -A»A MAI orbau.i3; thinJCcf J^wScaa^ j<d>g House Of Representatives lAlabama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frank W. Boykin (D) George M. Grant (D) George W. Andrews (D) Sam Hobbs (D) Albert Rains-(D) Edward deGraffenreid (D) Carl ElUott (D) Robert E. Jones. Jr. (D) Laurie C. Battle (D) [Arizona 1 John R. Murdoch (D) 2 Harold A. Patten (D) [Arkansas 1 2 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. NorreU (D) Oren Harris (D) [California 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I ID 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Hubert R. Scudder (R) Clair Engle (D) Leroy Johnson (R) Franck R. Havenner (D) Richard J. Welch (R) George P. Miller (D) John J. Allen. Jr. (R) Jack Z. Anderson (R) CecU F. White (D) Thomas H. Werdel (R) Ernest K. Bramblett (R) Richard W. Nixon (R) Norris Poulson (R) Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) Gordon L. McDonough (R) Donald L. Jackson (R) Cecil R. King (D) Clyde Doyle (D) Chet Holiiield (D) Carl Hinshaw (R) Harry R. Sheppard (D) John Phillips (R) Clinton D. McKinnon (D) Robert L. F. Sikes (D) George A. Smathers (D) A. S. Herlong (D) Dwight L. Rogers (D) Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 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) Wheeler (D) John S. Wood (D) Paul Brown (D) Idaho 1 Compton I. White (D) 2 John Sanborn (R) lUinois 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 William L. Dawson (D) Baxratt 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) Edgstr A. Jonas (R) Ralph E. Church (R) Chauncey W. Reed (R) Noah M. Mason (R) Leo E. Allen (R) LesUe C. Arends (R) Harold H. Velde (R) Robert B. Chiperiield (R) Bid Simpson (R) Peter F. Mack, Jr. (D) Rolla C. McMillen (R) Edward H. Jenison (R) Charles W. Vursell (R) Melvin Price (D), C. W. (Runt) Bishop (R) Indiana [Colorado John A. Carroll (D) WiUiam S. Hill (R) 3 John H. Marsalis (D) 4 Wayne N. Aspinall (D) [Connecticut 1 Abraham A. Ribicoff (D) 2 Chase Going Woodhouse (D) 3 John A. McGuire (D) 4 John Davis Lodge (R) 5 James T. Patterson (R) lAL Antoni N. Sadlak (R) I 3 4 5 6 i {Pelaware IAL J. Caleb Boggs (R) lorida 1 J. Hardin Peterson (D) 2 Charles E. Bennett (D) . 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 Thomas E. Martin (R) 2 Henry O. Talle (R) 3 H. R. Gross (R) 4 Karl M. LeCompte (R) 5 Paul Cunningham (R) 6 James L DolUver (R) 7 Ben F. Jensen (R) 8 Charles B. Hoeven (R) Kansas 1 2 3 4 5 6 Albert VL Cole (R) Errett P. Scrivner (R) Herbert A. Meyer (R) Edward H. Rees (R) Clifford R. Hope (R) Wint Smith (R) 4 Kentucky 1 Noble J. Gregory (D) 2 John A. Whitaker (D) 3 Thruston Ballard Morton (R) 4 Frank L. Chelf (D) 5 Brent Spehce (D) 6 Thomas R. Underwood (D) 7 Carl D. Perkins (D) 8 Joe B. Bates (D) 9 Jcunes S. Golden (R) Louisiana 1 F. Edward Hebert (D) 2 Hale Boggs (D) 3 Edwin E. Willis (D) 4 Overton Brooks (D) 5 Otto E. Passman (D) 6 James H. Morrison (D) 7 Henry D. Larcade, Jr. (D) 8 A. Leonard Allen (D) Maine 1 Robert Hale (R) 2 Charles P. Nelson (R) 3 Frank FeUows (R) Maryland 1 Edward T. Miller (R) 2 WiUiam P. Bolton (D) 3 Edward A. Garmatz (D) 4 George H. FaUoa (D) 5 Lansdale G. Sasscer (D) 6 J. Glenn BeaU (R) Massachusetts 1 John W. Heselton (R) . 2 Foster Fiircolb (D) 3 Philip J. Philbin (D) 4 Harold D. Donohue (D) 5 Edith Nourse Rogers (R) 6 George J. Bates (R) 7 Thomas J. Lane (D) 8 Angier L. Goodwin (R) 9 Donald W. Nicholson (R) 10 Christian A. Herter (R) . 11 John F. Kennedy (D) 12 John W. McCormack (D) 13 Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 14 Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (R) Michigan 1 George G. Sadowski (D) 2 Earl C. Michener (R) 3 Paul W. Shafer (R) 4 Clare E. HoUman (R) 5 Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) 6 WiUiam W. Blackney (R) 7 JesM P. Wdcott (R) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fred L. Crawford (R) Albert 'J. Engel (R) Roy O. Woodruff (R) Charles E. Potter (R) John B. Bennett (R) George D. O'Brien (D) Louis C. Rabaut (D) John D. DingeU (D) John Lesinski (D) George A. Dondero (R) 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 MarshaU (D) H. 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) WiUiam M. Whittington (D) Thomas G. Abemethy (D) Arthur Winstead (D) WUliam M. Colmer (D) John Bell WUUams (D) Missouri 1 Clare Magee (D) 2 Morgan Moulder (D) 3 Phil J. Welch (D) 4 Leonard Irving (D) 5 Richard BolUng (D) 6 George H. Christopher (D) 7 Dewey Short (R) 8 A. S. J. Camahan (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 Mansfield (D) 2 Wesley A p*Ewart (R) Nebraska 1 2 3 4 Carl T. Curtis (R) Eugene D. O'SuUivan (D) Karl Stefan (R) A. L. Miller (R) Nevada AL WaUer S. Baring (D) New Hampshire 1 Chester E. Merrow (R) 2 Norris Cotton (R) New Jersey 1 Charles A. Wolverton (R) 2 T. MiUet Hand (R) . 3 James C.- Auchindoss (R)> 4 Charles R. HoweU (D) 5 Charles A. Eaton (R^ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Clifford P. Case (R) J. PameU Thomas (R) Gordon Caniield (R) Harry L. Towe (R) Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) Hugh J. Addonizo (D) Robert W. Kean (R) Mary T. Norton (D) Edward J. Hart (D) New Mexico -AL Antonio M. Fernandez (D) AL John E. Miles (D) New York 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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) 9 Eugene J. Keogh (D) 10 Andrew L. Somers (D) 11 James J. Hefferiian (D) 12 John J, Rooney (D) 13 Donald L. O'Toole (D) 14 Abraham J. Multer (D) 15 Emanuel CeUer (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 WaUer A. Lynch (D) 24 Isidore Dollinger (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 WUUam T. Byrne (D) 33 Dean P. Taylor (R) 34 Clarence E. KUburn (R) 35 John C. Davies (D) 36 Walter Riehlman (R)' 37 Edwin Arthur Hall (R) 38 John Taber (R) 39 W.- SterUng Cole (R) 40 Kenneth B. Keating (R) 41 James W. Wadsworth (R) 42 WUUam L. Pfeiffer (R) 43 Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 44 Chester C. Gorski (D) 45 Daniel A Reed (R) North Carolina 1 Herbert C. Bonner (D) 2 John H. Kerr (D) 3 Graham A Barden (D) 4 Harold D. Cooley (D: 5 Thurmond Chalhamj (D) 6 Carl T. Durham (D) 111 • �Friday. January 7. 1949 Page Nine C'fhc'RapreseutsAh^ aand ScMitors, te eatd ^astriet, who wilt sooncousid/^ to talie ine Flan. atul aoiri-iiell tubal; t|oa plan io inuin ibe Atner'ican boriuciM^ io "tdkc iluNisatuls apaii.tliou.yuau AiM^tcAn,tvaadiers^ 7 F. Erlel Carlyle (D) 9 Charles B. Deane (D) 9 Robert L. Doughion (D) 10 Hamilton C. Jones (D) 11 Alfred L. Bulwinkle (D) 12 Monroe M. Redden (D) North Dakota AL William Lemke (R) Ah Usher L. Burdick (R) Ohio AL Stephen M. Young (D) 1 Charles H. Elston (R) 2 Earl T. Wagner (5) 3 Edward Breen (D) 4 WUliam M. McCulloch (R) 5 Cliff Clevenger (R) 6 James G. Polk (D) 7 Clarence J. Brown (R) 9 Frederick C. Smith (R) 9 Thomas H. Burke (D) 10 Thomas A. Jenkins (R) 11 Walter E. Brehm (R) 12 John M. Vorys (R) 13 Alvin F. Weichel (R) 14 Walter B. Ruber (D) 15 Robert T. Seciest (D) 16 John McSwccncy (D) 17 J. Harry McGregor (R) 13 Wayne L. Hays (D) 19 Michael J. Kirwan (D) 20 Michael A. Feighan (D) 21 Robert Grosser (D) 22 Frances P. Bolton (R) Oklahoma 1 Dixie Gilmer (D) 2 William G. Stigler (D) 3 Carl Albert (D) 4 Tom Steed (D) 5 A. S. Mike Monroney (D) 6 Tobey Morris (D) 7 Victor Wickersham (D) 9 George Howard Wilson (D) Oregon 1 Walter Norblad (R) 2 Lowell Stockman (R) 3 Homer D. Angell (R) 4 Harris Ellsworth (R) Pennsylvania 1 WiUiam A. Barrett (D) 2 WiUiam T. Granahan (D) 3 Hardie Scott (R) 4 Earl Chudoff (D) 5 William J. Green. Jr. (D) 6 Hugh D. Scott, Jr. (R) 7 Benjamin F. James (R) 9 Franklin H. Lichtenwalter (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 Wilson D. Gillette (R) 15 Robert F. Rich (R) 16 SamueLK. McConnell. Jr. (R) 17 Richard M. Simpson (R) 18 John C. Kunkel (R) 19 Leon H. Gavin (R) 20 Francis E. Walter (D) 21 James F. Lind (D) 22 James E. Van Eandt (R) 23 Anthony Cavalc^e (D) 24^Thoma6 E. Morgan (D) 25 Loub E. Graham (R) 26 Robert L. Coffey. Jr. (D) 27 Augustine B. KeUey <D) 28 CarroU D. Keiums (R) 29 Harry J. Davenport (D) 30 Robert J. Corbett (R) 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) 4 5 6 7 9 9 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. MitcheU (D) 2 Henry M. Jackson (D) 3 RusseU V. Mack (R) 4 Hal Holmes (R) 5 Walt Horan (R) 6 Thor C. Tollefson (R) West Virginia 1 Robert L. Ramsay (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. Richzurds (D) 6 John L. McMUlan (D) South Dakota 1 Harold O. Lovre (R) 2 Francis Case (R) Tennessee 1 Dayton E. Phillips (R) 2 John Jennings. Jr. (R) 3 James B. Frazier (D) 4 Albert Gore (D) 5 Joe L. Evins (D) 6 J. Percy Priest (D) 7 Pat Sutton (D) 8 Tom Murray (D) 9 Jere Cooper <D) 10 CUfford Davis (D) Texas 1 Wright Patman (D) 2 J. M. Combs (D) 3 Lindley Beckworth (D) 4 Sam Raybiun (D) 5 J. Frank Wilson (D) 6 Olin E. Teague (D) 7 Toin Pickett (D) 8 Albert Thomas (D) 9 Clark W. Thompson (D) 10 Homer Thornberry (D) 11 W. R. Poage (D) 12 Wingate Lucas (D) 13 Ed Gossett (D) 14 John E. Lyte. Jr. (D) 15 Lloyd M. Bentsen. Jr. (D) 16 Ken Regan (D) 17 Omar Burleson (D) 18 Eugene Worley (D) 19 George H. Mahon (D) 20 Paul J. KUday (D) 21 O. C. Fisher (D) Utah 1 Walter K. Granger (D) 2 Reva Beck Bosone (D) Vermont AL Charles A. Plumley (R) Virginia 1 Schuyler Otis Bland (D) 2 Porter Hardy. Jr. (D) 3 J. Vaughan Gary <D) 2 3 4 5 6 Harley O. Staggers (D) Cleveland M. BaUey (D) M. G. Bumside (D) John Kee (D) E. H. Hedrick (D) Wisconsin 1 Lawrence H. Smith (R) 2 Glenn R. Davis (R) 3 Geurdner R. Withrow (R) 4 Clement J. Zablocki (D) 5 Andrew J. BiemiUer (D) 6 Frank B. Keefe (R) 7 Reid F. Murray (R) 8 John W. Byrnes (R) 9 Merlin Hull (R) 10 Alvin E. O'Konski (R) Wyoming AL Frank A. Barrett (R) Schuyler Otis Bland, Chairman House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries Chairman, Joint Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation (ECA "Watchdog" Committee) Chairman, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Senate Alabama Maine Lister Hill (D) John J. Spukman (D) Owen Brewster (R) Margaret Chase Smith (R) Arizona Maryland Carl Hayden (D) Ernest W. McFarland (D) Arkansas MUlard E. Tydings (D) Herbert R. O'Conor (D) Massachusetts J. WiUiam Fulbright (D) John L. McClellan (D) Leverett Saltonstall (R) Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (R) California Michigan Sheridan Downey (D) WiUiam F. Knowland (R) Arthur H. Vandenberg (R) Homer Ferguson (R) Colorado Minnesota Edwin C. Johnson (D) Eugene D. MiUikin (R) Connecticut Georgia Idaho Glen H. Taylor (D) Bert H. MUler (D) Illinois Oregon Guy Cordon (R) Wayne Morse (R) Pennsylvania Francis J. Myers (D) Edward Martin (R) Rhode Island South Carolina Missouri Walter F. George (D) Richard B. RusseU iD) Elmer Thomas (D) Robert S. Kerr (D) Mississippi Delaware Florida Oklahoma Theodore Francis Green (D) J. Howard McGrath (D) James O. Eastland (D) John C. Stennis (D) Claude Pepper (D) Spessard L. Holland (D) Robert A. Taft (R) John W. Bricker (R) Edward J. Thye (R) Hubert H. Humphrey (D) - Brien McMahon (D) Raymond E. Baldwin (R) John J. WiUiams (R) J. AUen Frear (D) Ohio Forrest C. DonneU (R) James P. Kem (R) Montana Jzunes E. Murray (D) Zales N, Ecton (R) Nebraska Hugh Butler (R) Kenneth S. Wherry (R) Nevada Pat McCarran (D) George W. Malone (R) New Hampshire Burnet R. Maybank (D) OUn D. Johnston (D) South Dakota Chan Gumey (R) Karl E. Mundt (R) Tennessee Kenneth B. McKeUar (D) Estcs KefauVer (D) Texas Tom Connally (D) Lyndon B. Johnson (D) Utah Elbert D. Thomas (D) Arthur V. Watkins (R) Vermont Scott W. Lucas (D) Paul H. Douglas (D) Styles Bridges (R) Charles W. Tobey (R) George D. Aiken (R) Ralph E. Flanders (R) Indiana New Jersey Virginia Homer E. Capehart (R) WiUiam E. Jenner (R) H. Alexander Smith (R) Robert C. Hendrickson (R) ^ Iowa New Mexico Bourke B. Hickenlooper (R) Guy M. Gillette (D) Kansas Dennis Chavez (D) Clinton P. Anderson (D) New York Harry Flood Byrd (D) A. Willis Robertson (D) Washington Warren G. Magnuson (D) Harry P. Cain (R) West Virginia Clyde M. Reed (R) Andrew F. Schoeppel 1R) Robert F. Wagner (D) Irving M. Ives (R) Harley M. Kilgore (D) Matthew M. Neely (D) Kentucky North Carolina Wisconsin Alben W. Baxkley (D)« Virgil Chapman (D) Clyde R. Hoey (D) J. MelvUle Broughton (D) Louisiana North Dakota AUen J. EUender (D) Russell B. Long (D) WUUam Langer (R) Milton R. Young (R) Alexander WUey (R) Joseph R. McCarthy (R) Wyoming Joseph C. OTdahoney (D) Lester C. Hunt (D) �THE SEAFARERS Page Ten LOG JFriday. January 7, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fooling With Fillies Dull Second To Seafaring Life, Oldtimer Says MOMENTS LIKE THESE HELPED Oldtimer Raymond Flynn wouldn't trade his shipboard post for a chance to ride the finest nag in the world. Currently sailing as Pantryman aboard the SS Del Norte, Flynn, who started riding ships in 1928 after a suc­ cessful fling as a jockey,* thing wiih more of a future for says racing has no thrills a guy who was picking up weight. He didn't want to stay like seafaring — not for in one place so he chose the his money, anyway. sea. Pickings were slim in those Brother Flynn spent 12 of his 41 years fooling with the fillies before going to sea, so he gives out straight dope. Of French-Irish stock, Flynn first turned to in the quiet little New Jersey town of Cranford, not far from the noise of New York City. That was in 1907. He had hardly given up riding a carriage when the family switch­ ed headquarters to Brooklyn. BOY ON A HORSE Flynn attended school there r-tintil he was nine. For reasons nof' health, doctors advised the Flynn family to send young Rajnnond to a farm to build him 'tip. That's how he got to know ^'horses. 'i Before many seasons had pass^ed young Flynn was working as an exercise boy for twenty " bucks a month. After a while, •' with the help of Mike Hackett, ' a horse-bpeeder, Raymond got a chance to try his skUl with the whip in a race. He took second money and he was off on his career as a jockey. Ray rode a winner the next THE CORSAIR days—$60 a month as ^ a messman—but it served Flynn's pur­ pose. UNION BOOSTER When the SJU was formed. 10 years later, Flynn saw the ad­ vantages of a union and was Twin Falls Victory crewmen kept up spirits during among the first to sign up and do his share to improve the sea­ Hawaiian Islands stopovers. Pictured in Hilo refreshment men's lot. The proud holder of spot (left to right) are: the Third Mate,. G. Chapman, T.. Book No. 46, Ilynn says that Newtqn, D. Harmon, an unidentified girl, A. Dagg aind J. men with SIU books are on the Leskun. inside track. a 2 "There's a thousand percent difference in conditions between the time I first went to sea and now," Ray declares. "But while we must protect Sailing orders that frequently Falls sailed for Tacoma. She what we have already won, we became snarled kept the lads spent a week in the Washington • must always strive for better aboard the Twin Falls Victory in port awaiting orders. Then back : a continual sta^ of jitters at the to Canada- again. things." RAYMOND FLYNN Flynn lives in New Orleans outset of a recent voyage, but STRAIGHTENED UP with his wife, Margaret, whom the soothing effect of some off­ After loading general cargo, time out on a horse named he met aboard the steamship shore moments found all hands mostly lumber, in Westminster Zouave in some hot competition Capitol in 1933. They were tied on the beam when payoff time and Vancouver, the Twin Falls at Maryland's Bowie Park. up after what is probably one holled around. straightened out and headed for Thereafter he traveled all over of the swiftest courtships in the The trip, which began with the the Hawaiian Islands. Her crevvthe country with winning and annals of seagoing romances. sign-on in Wilmington, Cal., on men emerged from their tizzy They met, Flynn proposed and Aug. 27 and ended in Oakland with pick-me-up evenings in losing mounts. By the time 1928 rolled around Margaret accepted—all in a few on Nov. 1, "was fouled up from Honolulu's Sad Sam's and other Flyim was looking for. some- hours. Flynn jrecalls that his sole the start," according to crew- other bistros familiar to the sea­ assets on that mighty venture member Edward Grothus. faring man restful afternoons on were a buck in cash and a new GETS SET TO SAIL Waikiki Beach, says Brother FIRST TO GO pair of shoes. Grothus. Other ports in which The Twin Falls Victory crew BEAT BOMBS the Sea;farers found pleasure Like most SIU oldtimers, Ray was the first one shipped-by San were Port Allen, Kaweiliweili, sailed throughout the war and Francisco's new Atlantic and Kuhului" and Hilo. saw plenty of action. Among Gulf District. Journeying by Of eleven days on the return his ships was the SS Florida. bus, the boys arrived at the ship trip to Oakland, "four were spent in Wilmington to learn they Luck was riding with him, he lying offshore with but enough says, because, he was never tor­ were scheduled to sail for the speed for steerage,"- Grothus says.: Far East. pedoed. From ; the payoff 'Grothus • Rio and New Orleans are his Then came the first hitch. The two favorite cities. Brother Flynn orders were changed; the ship headed back to -his native -Iowa • doesn't like New York. Says it's was to proceed to Vancouver, for a crack at growing you- • too fast Maybe that helps to Canada, to load. Hitch number know-what-kind of com. He says explain Why he's happier going two: in Canada the original or­ he'll miss everything about the to sea than he was whipping ders wefe rescinded. The booms sea—all save the Twin Falls were overhauled and the Twin Victory. them down the home-stretch. Hawaii Calms Crew's Tizzy 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The trim Alcoa passenger-cargo vessel hums with activity as members of the Deck Gang make her ready for sea. Photo was taken day before sailing time as the "pride of the fleet" prepared to shove off from New Orleans on a regularly* scheduled Caribbean cruise. One of the crew has just re­ ceived mail from Uncle Sam. He's wanted for a fitting to a new brown .suit. So long, pal ..."Our Union is celebrating its tenth anniversary. What progress we have made during this time. Watch us go from here. I hear the crew on the Steel Chemist were good joes ex­ cept the Chief Steward... Met Dick Miller in the French Quarter drinking a malted milk. Something is wrong somewhere... The author of "Why Bosuns Get Grey" is here in New Orleans. He's run­ ning away from the cold weather. I have a reputation for crying aU the time, but if you listen to my crying you'U hear I'm for the while Stewards Depart­ ment. I believe that the work­ ing rules in the Stewards De­ partment of passenger ships (Delta Line) should be revised. May I suggest for the others on the Del Mar and Del Sud to cooperate and give a report on this issue to their agent in New Orleans. I give credit to the deck and engine departments for fighting for their rights. Worth Repealing: Bill Champlin's famous saying, ".Why go to the movies when you can go to sea." Have- you ever eaten a cheese omelette? - -Try one, they're good... Woody Warren is again determined tp ; go to the hills of Kentucky ^ and sell - "mountain dew." He ' says there is a future in the ; business ..-. E. Reyes' once had ;; doctor's orders to sleep on the ' floor because Of a physical dis- " order.' Now he can't get used to a soft bed. ' . . Two little grilled pork chops, ^d^ potatoes for $1^25. And some , of the boys kick about the chow. I believe it costs moire to eat here in New Orleans ' than in New York.... Who's the guy who bought a copy of the book "How To'Write Love Letters?" .-..This is an idea for Stewards on freighters: When the crew cries, go to the galley and tell Cookie to make some doggies. ; Pass thiem, around at coffee time. '. You'll be the crew's Man of • Distinction. / •• �Friday, January 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Eleven SEAFilRER SAM says: BETHORE, Nov. 14—J. Penner. gestion that performer aboard Chairman: E. Black, Secretary. ship be brou^t before Patrol­ Department delegates reported. man for charges to be placed Brother Lewleyn was electee against him. One minute of ship's delegate for the voyage. silence observed for Brothers lost Good and • Welfare: Suggested at sea. that coffee percolator in PO mess XXX be put on repair list. Glasses THE CABINS, Nov. 6—Francis taken from messroom to various Ploppert, Chairman; Richard quarters are to be returned to Barnes, Secretary. Delegates messroom before meal times. One Boatler, ship's; Barnes, deck; minute, of silence for departed Carney, engine and Plopperl, Brothers. stewards reported on number of books and permits in their de­ » » » RAPHAEL SEMMES. Nov. 14 partments. Quartermaster in­ D. Otto, Chairman; M. R. structed not to sign overtime un­ Norris, Secretary. Delegates re­ ship is adequately stored. Good less for $1.45 per hour, as stipu­ EEP UP THAT BARPAGE OF PROTESTS ported there were no beefs at and Welfare: Suggestion that lated in contract. Good and Wel­ ship's delegate get in touch with AGAINST THE-HOFFAdANJ PROPOSAL TO this time in any of the depart­ fare:. Discussion by Clarke on SIU agent and have him contact SCUTTLE THE AMERICAN MERCMA/V/TMARIKIB. \ ments. Repair list is to be taken why ship hasn't picked up more care of by the three department company to see if the cooks' fre.sh fruit and vegetables. Sur.--I ON PASES 6 AND 9 OF THIS ISSUE ARE THE / delegates and a copy to be given roOm can be changed, as three rency requested that ladder from A/AMES OF THE REPRESENTATIVES AND to Chief Mate and Engineer as men are sleeping in the smallest messhali to lower deck be •.-f SENATORS OF EVERY STATE. lA/RlTE OfR. "-J soon as possible. Usual discus­ room on the ship. painted. Surrency asked who is X ii WIRE THEM AT ONCE (AND VoUR PRIENDS, ": sion on cleaning up messroom to tell the permitmen when their ALCOA PATRIOT, Nov. 6— ^ter card games. Baker given 60-day limit has expired. One / VouR FAMILY, AND YouR ORjGANirATON^ •i vote of thanks by the crew for Ralph Ashby, Chairman; Harry J. minute of silence for Brothers I-AND TELL THEM HOW YOU FEE , -J*doing a good job. One minute of Thompson, Secretary. Engine and lost at sea. silence was observed in memory stewards department delegates reported on number of bookof our departed Brothers. members in their departments; deck delegate reported small amount of disputed overtime, which crew expects to collect in XXX New York. New Business: EVISTAR, Nov. 7 — Frank Charles Buleza elected ship's t. S. S. By HANK delegate by acclamation. Good Fromm, Chairman; Warren Calla­ STEEL SEAFARER, Nov. 4— and Welfare: Brother Click sug­ han, Secretary. Delegates re­ George Meaney, Chairman; Harry gested that crew work toward ported on state of.their depart­ It looks like our New York brothers are starting the New Slodzina, Secretary. Election of bringing in a clean ship. Steward ments. Engine Delegate called Year off with a rush. Jobs are booming in our West Coast halls delegates held. Tusing, deck de­ was asked to provide more fruit for the repair of sanitary lines, —and lots of brothers are getting out there somehow. Well, to the partment; Kelly, stewards de­ with night lunch. Vote of thanks heads, fresh water lines and partment; Nunn, engine depart­ was voted entire stewards de- drinking fountains when ship ar­ brothers in every SIU hall, we're launching our good and welfare ment; Meaney, ship's delegate pai'tment for fine work during rives in port. New Business: suggestion for 1949—Ship in, any job for any run. Thanks to ou? elected. New Business: Motion trip. One minute of silence ob­ Motion by D. Rood that repairs Organizing Program we have many SlU-contracted tankers—so by Kelly, carried, that if the served for Brothers lost at sea. be made in Texas City. Motion _grab those jobs. And don't forget to help out in knocking over crew were fed in one messroom by Fisher that ship's delegate be Cities Service so we can dog down these ships with an SIU the meals could be put out faster elected. Motion by Francisco contract... (Sea) Man of Distinction: "Sir Charles"- Oppenheimer, and much easier. Motion by Blanco that Fisher be elected as Tusing to draw up a repair list ship's delegate, carried. Motion who has constantly stated his sincere views for the good and in each department. Meaney by Callahan, carried that ship's welfare of the union and the membership. Also a vote of thank® moved that Steward put out delegate contact the Chief Engi­ to him for writing letters last week to many Congressman lurging more food for night lunches. neer and have the washing them to stop the ECA from destroying our merchant marine.' After Steward agreed to increase machine checked and repaired. f food outlay, the motion was Good and Welfare: Discussion on X X X ^ dropped. Motion by Kelly, car­ routine work in the stewards de­ Brother Pete de Pietro is in town. Okay. Pete, we won't ried, that a procedure be outlined partment. Agreement that all mention peppers... Before Calvin Jones shipped out to Euro­ for keeping laundry in good beefs arising in that department , XXX shape. Good-and Welfare: Deck pean ports he received that good old stuff called—mail...Bill JOHN B. WATERMAN, Nov. 7 will be referred to the boarding delegate assigned job of seeing Patrolman. Captain informed Rogers is another brother who got a package just before he —E. Bishop, Chairman; E. Jones, that Mate returned libi-ary books. crew that washing machine will sailed... We wonder where Charles Watson, the Electrician, Secretary. Deck delegate re­ Engine delegate agreed to see ported beef on shoregang work; be used only on southbound trip is right now.., Before heading for Halifax, Percy Boyer (with about having more heat in the other delegates reported no beefs. as the ship will have a limited traditional mustache) and Bill Story rolled ashore long enough main deck foc'sles. One minute New Business: Motion carried water supply. Water will not be to say hullo to the boys. Brother Story shaped us the amazmg of silence observed for Brothers rationed for other uses. that all departments get together lost at sea. news that Brother "J.P." Creel down in New Orleans has XXX on repair list.' Motion to see STEEL WORKER. Nov. 23— % i % refused to ship out ever since he built himself a home. That's Patrolman about Chief Mate SWEETWATER, Nov. 5 — J. pushing crew around. Motion Frank Hazen, Chairman; W^er militant mutiny—especially if several lonely shipmates are Lane, Chairman; Tim Holt, Sec­ carried that medicine chest be Hale, Secretary. Meeting opened doggone disappointed in shipping out of New Orleans wiihoui retary. Deck delegate reported checked and medical attention with reports by the delegates: Brother Creel. s. small beefs on penalty hours; be improved. Good and Welfare: Joseph Decinque, ship's delegate; other delegates reported -every­ Suggestion that slopchest be Walter Petrowski, deck; John thing as being shipshape. New opened to handle men on watch. Wauchek, engine, and Gabriel Business: H. Cook elected ship's Steward James Hand, well-known dog-breeder of Tampa, re­ Suggestion that hereafter the Gabling, stewards. By a 22 to 5 ^delegate by acclamation. Good ship should be properly secured vote the crew decided to turn cently of the Alcoa Pioneer, sent in a list of questions a Steward and Welfare: Suggestions that for sea before leaving port and a title to its washing machine and is asked by the crew in any foi'eign port. These are just a f|w-=s steam line in black gang head be notice be posted in a prominent ironer over to the next crew with Is the night lunch out yet? What time is the draw? How far is checked, toaster be checked, place infonning the deck depart­ a request that they be main­ up-town? How many days will we be here? What about ordering linen be checked. Steward be tained in good condition. Also some fresh milk? Has there been any mail for me? The questica ment as to sailing hour and time asked about cold supper. One decided to wait for Patrolman's that is asked over and over again is "Is the old man back yet?" of securing ship. minute of silence for Brothers okay before paying off. One min­ XXX lost at sea. ZEBULON PIKE. Nov. 6—W. ute of silence in memory of The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes C. McCuistion, Chairman: D. W. Brothers lost at sea. of the following brothers—John Latella of New York, Everett Conrcy, Secretary. Delegates re­ Paironas of New York, B. Kinler of Alabama, Rendich Meola ported all books and per-mits as of New York, Ernest Buchser of Ohio, Paul Koval of California. being in good standing. Good George Stropich of Michigan, Rudolph Stoskopf of Virginia, and Welfare: Discussion on the Anthony Guida of New York, Robert Scales of Texas. cleaning of recreation room ^nd laundry. General discussion on the corning meeting of the Inter­ XXX The ECA chief has tried to destroy our jobs. And on the SOUTHLAND, Nov. 4—A. L. national. One minute of silence XXX other hand he is continuing to build up the foreign merchant Frick, Chairman; J. Harris, Sec­ for Brothers lost at sea. HURRICANE, Nov. 20— marines, too. Read this news item, dated December 31, Washing­ retary.. Delegates reported their George Sorensen, Chairman; XXX, departments free of beefs. New STEEL EXECUTIVE, Nov. 7— John Canlrell, Secretary. Three ton, D.C.—"The Economic Co-operation Administration reported Business: Motion by Cochran, Donald CowelL Chairman; Sid­ delegates reported on conditions that Norway, with the aid of Marshall Plan funds, hopes to add carried, that no one sign foreign ney Swilier, Secretary. Dele­ in their departments. Ralph Gro- nearly 3,000,000 tons of merchant shipping to its fleet by 1953. articles luvtil food supplies are gates repox'ted overtime in dis­ secloe was elected unanimously Already under construction in Swedish shipyards, ECA said, i® checked and okayed by ci-ew. pute, several men too severely ship's delegate. It was recom­ $21,800,000 worth of new shipping for the Norwegians."... Wo Amendment to motion by Frick logged and officers painting. New mended that Stewards men dump would like to say that President Truman has another job to do: ; that. Agent be notified upon Business: Department delegates garbage over stem of ship, and keep our merchant marine afloat and expanding, not allow ships t# ship's arrival of the desire of the to make up repair list. Good and that percolator in crew's mess be be bone-yarded every month while at the same time we send crew not to sign foreign articles, Welfare: Request of ship's dele­ used only for watch while at steel and mony to foreign nations so they can keep on expanding their fleets. only coastwise articles, until the gate to resign overruled. Sug- sea. CUT and RUN �THE SEAFARERS Pa96 Twelve LHC FMd«r« JantMunr f> 2949 MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Ex-Gob Says Navy's Slant On Unions Was Anti-Labor To the Edilor: IN CHARGE OF FILLING THEM VP analysists and the Navy news commentators. Union men are made, not WRONG SOURCE born. When millions of laboring men Too many people get their were released from our armed information about unions from forces there were among them the newspaper only and as a result think that the purpose •—myself included — many who of unions is to bleed capital. had no previous trade union Working guys like Frank Reed and myself and millions training. of other people in the country What knowledge I had of un^ , , who rely on their unions for ions-was taken from newspapers own and their family's set and from the Navy's program ^ ourity know how essential these of liews analysis for its per- organizations are. sonn^l, neither of which could We know why we have a Unbe called strictly impartial from ion, we know why we belong labor's standpoint. to the Seafarers and that is to Each week in the Navy, we guarantee a fair wage for an were issued bulletins, or we honest day's labor, in addition to what all people desire but few ever have- -Job Security. Calvin M. Owens Home At Holidays, Seafarer Readies 'Fuzzy' For Show To the Editor: After three trips on the Alcoa Pioneer I am back in Tampa, all set and ready to show my dog in the annual dog show thiff month. I am going to try and do' as well or better with her this' year as I did in the last contest. (Ed. Note: In the 1948 show,; as reported in the LOG, Brother Hand's chow, "Fuzzy," made a' The Stewards Department of Isthmian's Steel Traveler rated a vote of thanks from the crew as being a shipshape gang in preparing and serving the crew's food. Picture was snapped in Manila. The Traveler paid off in New York this week after a trip to the Far East. Heywood Men Realize Wish;Good Topsiders To the Edilor: On several occasions it has been our pleasure to read in our weekly LOG the good deeds of certain Captains and Mates. That we would encounter some of Mates, or at least one of these skippers, was many times our hope but never a reality. At least not until we caught our present ship, the Thomas Hayward, aboard which we have Larry Moore as Bosun and his buddy, Leo Sarkey, as Bosun's CALVIN Mate. We go all out for our skipper, would listen to a speech by a : because of the following: Any­ junior officer dealing with news time you see him he always has of Tabor on the home front, as a smile and a "good morning." well' as a roundup of war news. He never interferes with the ^ ANTI-UNION SLANT Frankly, these bulletins and talks wouldn't exactly be class­ ed as anti-union, but they were presented in such a way that men who had no union experi­ ence or were unfamiliar with the nature of unions were curs­ ing one and all labor organiza­ tions at the finish of each talk. They certainly didn't go out of iUieic way to give the union peos^ a decent break, as they slanted the news. ; I was very fortunate in join­ ing the SIU in 1946, and I was particularly lucky to make one of my early trips with Frank Reed» an oldtimer, who took time to give me a good union education on board ship. In this way I learned how necessary the trade union is to th§ working man and how different the un­ ion actually is from the pic­ ture painted by the daily news Marino Gordils In Hospital To the Editor: I should; like to advise the Brothers in the Union that my husbandi Marino Gordils, who holds SIU Book No. 4630 is now iii the Metropolitan Hospital, Hew York City. Mercedes Gordils New York City Mate or the Bosun as far as work on deck is concerned. Last but not least, the fact that he is good with cigarettes and issues a draw at sea has nothing to do with our grand feeling toward him. As for our Chief Mate, he's just about tops. No, he doesn't bring j4s our break­ fast in bed, and if he did we wouldn't stand for it, but here is what he does do: He not only speaks with you for a few min­ utes when he sees you but, he always addresses you by your first name. He doesn't come down on deck and give us a hand with what we are doing, but he does give the Bosun the work and that is all. (AA Closing Time By BILL GILSTRAP We've had a lotta fun, spent a lotta money, Here's a nickel for the jukebox. Honey. Cuddle up closer, baby, hold me tight. We're loving on a nickel and it's my last night. Smile a little, laugh a little, drink your beer. Look for me tomorrow night, I won't be here. Hang around tomorrow night, look for me. My ship will be pushing, baby, far at sea. Music in the jukebox, drinks on the table; Ship's in the harbor tugging at h^r cable. The world's fulla trouble, I'm fulla rum. There's some difference 'tween a sailor and a bum. Go on and laugh, baby, I don't care, I ever tell you how I like your hair? They're closing up the joint, baby, treat me right. See, they're turning out the neon, light. We still got time, baby, take it slow; Ah, the juke's stopped playing—alright, let's go. When the work is finished he always remarks what a nice job we did (no matter how it may seem to us). When you're sick he doesn't stand a vigil over you twenty-four hours a day. He does, however, give good medi­ cations and always checks the re­ sults himself. While writing I might just as well continue on with the truth and tell that the Second and Third Mates are right in the footsteps of the Chief. In short, it is going to be a shame to have to leave this scow. It's all like a dream. In closing, tlie fellows listed below wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill Dorann and Benny Rabinowitz Pat Griffon Donald Hilton Isaac Blumberg HEALTH OFFICIAL APPLAUDS STORIES ON HOSPITAL WORK To the Edifor: « The LOG carrying the swell editorial cartoon and spread on our Baltimore and Mobile ma­ rine hospitals met a "tumultuous reception. In.fact, my poor single copy is worn thin from being passed from person to person. The first group of health story materials are in the last stages of preparation, and I will begin forwarding them shortly after Christmas. This week I'm off to Carville, Louisiana to visit the leper colony. During some of my free time iii New Orleans I should like to- visit the SIU Hail there, about which I've read so many good things in the LOG. In closing^ please be assured of ifiy sincere thanks for your grand support of our medical care program. Edward J. FUzgarald Diviakm of Hospitals U.SL Public Health Sarvica JAMES M. HAND clean . sweep of . the show by. garnering four blue ribbon^.) This is the first Christmas X have been home to enjoy sinc^ 1944, and so far I have really enjoyed the holidays. First Christmas, then my daughter's birthday on December 28 and then New Year's Eve. The men on the Alcoa Pioneer saw to it tJiat my birthday did not pass without a cake, as you can see by the photograph. There was a real contrast between my. birthday and my daughter's. At the tender age of six she insisted on going to the Columbia Resr taurant in evening clothes. On my birthday I settled for work clothes and no shoes. These women! James M. Hand ! ASKS PROCEDURE FOR REGAINING SIU MEMBERSHIP ; : To the Editor: I am now in the Air. Force and would like to receive the LOG. Also I would like to know if I lose my permit by being here. Is it possible for me upon my discharge to resume shipping on my permit by paying my dues to date? PcL Donald Maxwell 3764 Training Sqdn Flight 214 Shephard Air Force Base Wichita Falls, Texas (Ed. Note: All Seafarers who were in good standing when' they entered the armed forceswill he reinstated. Bring your' union book (or permit) with your discharge to SIU, A&G, Headquarters, 51 Beavsr St..; New York and you'll be' squared, away.) < �Friday, January 7. 18M THE Passengers' Bags Present Problem To Cape Nome Crew SEAFARERS Hey, Johnny To the Edilor: LOG <»aga lUMbau Healthy, Strong Union Result Of Educational Program Ashore: Brady the passengers come aboard, and then when they get off at the : On oUr la^t voyage to Europe other end, the Deck Department the Cape Nome carried passen­ demand that they handle the pas­ gers both ways. There is one sengers' baggage. It means that To the Editor: premises that men who could Utility man to take care of these the Utility man, who takes care build and hold together an or- , passenger quarters. of these quarters, is not allowed The twice-weekly educational ganization like the SIU, have all ; But the trouble is that when to handle their things. Why not? programs now being sponsored the native intelligence necessary' by the Seafarers International to understand how to cerate ^ The Utility takes care of the Union at the New York Branch rooms, and 'makes up their beds through democratic processes, are something every member, during all of the trip, and then As more and more members when on the beach, should take the Deck Department carries out avail themselves of the SIU edu-' advantage of to improve himself the baggage and makes the tip! cational opportunities it will as an individual, and at the same What business does the Deck mean we will have a greater., time add to the organization as Department have in going into a whole. These educational pro­ supply of members capable of the passengers' rooms? 'Why To. Ih® Editor: grams, one in Parlimentary Pro- assuming the responsib^ duties should they try to take this little ceedure conducted by Brother of a smooth running organiza- , I read in the LOG recently a extra money away from the Glass every Tuesday night and tion. charge that I think was not fair Messboy? Of course handling the other in Forum Technique After one goes through the to the proprietor of the Penn­ large trunks out of the baggage every Monday afternoon con­ sessions of parliamentary pro- , sylvania Bar in San Juan. It storeroom is another matter, and duct^ by Blackie Cardullo, are ceedure, he can then attend the ' was reported by a brother that I'm not talking about that. It's just what the doctor ordered, for class in forum technique and tile Pennsylvania Bar is work­ the hand-baggage, brief cases, apply the principles of public a healthy labor organization. ing against SIU men and is hatboxes, and small suitcases speaking. Here he is supplied , throwing away copies of the that are involved. To the Editor: "Conference" maketh ready the with an audience so that he can; SEAFARERS LOG. man," were the words of the Please print a clarification on I am sending you this picture shed himself of stage fri^t. ' The Pennsylvania Bar is a big this point for the benefit of the of Red and Johnny De Rico, English philosopher Francis Here he trains himself by apply- ' help to some of the brothers members on this and other pas­ which I took at Portland during Bacon. The value of tliat state­ ing theory to practice. He learns who are on the beach here. This senger carriers. the 1946 strike. That was when ment is borne out in an educa­ to talk on his feet in clear,' direct tional program that prepares men Brother is making it hard for I enjoyed the Seafarers Song Johnny was thie SIU tanker or­ to know how to act under all and understandable terms and . the other union members here by Tennessee Thurman in the ganizer on this coast. Last I circumstances. at the same time he can put over , on the beach. Personally, I know November 19th LOG, as well as heard of him, he was on a Robin his point. Most important of all, a lot of ..the brothers here on MEMBER KNOW-HOW the funny picture of Uncle Otto Line ship. I would like to put he learns by doing. the beach go there, and he gives on the Southport, which was sent a notice in the LOG asking him Although the SIU has stood for As the educational program of them drinks and sometimes a in by the former Night Cook and to write to me. an enlightened membership, it the SIU progresses we can look.. meal. Will you also change my mail­ has not always been in a position forward to the day when every Baker, George Reoch. The rpajority of the men are ing address to 6543 N. Interstate broke and, brother, anywhere Otto got off tlie Southport be­ Ave., Portland, Ore.? Both my where it could provide class- SIU ship afloat and every port In the meeting will have an available you can get a meal for free fore she had the accident in the wife and I enjoy it, and now room-type education. past, the Union had to depend supply of members who will be should be appreciated. Lots . of English Channel. Lucky Uncle that the We.st Coast strike is on the kind of education one gets able to function in any capacity the brothers even get credit Otto! Never had an accident. He over I'll be going out again. on the picket line, job action and when called upon to do so. from him. That doesn't happen always gets off before they hap­ W. R. Cogger all the hard ways of getting an Today the SIU is linking up pen! in very many bars. understanding. and forging together educating (Ed. Note: Your address is Uncle Otto Preussler An SIU man recently made Having survived all the tests by hard experience with the edu­ being changed on the mailing a. wisecrack about Matilda's Bai*. (Ed. Note: It is St«wards De­ of battle the SIU has giown to cation of plaiming. These twin Qf course that brother meaiit it partment work to carry handlist, and a notice is being en­ t>e u solid, strong and respon­ aspects of education will serve for a joke, but Matilda didn't baggage out of the passengers' tered in the Personals coltimn sible organization. To protect to keep the SIU as the most take it that way. She's plenty rooms.) of the LOG.) this, the Union depends on a formidable organization in the salty about it. Maybe some membership that can function on maritime industry. brothers haven't been here, and committees, preside as officers at W. J. Brady when, they see an article in the meetings on board ship and in LOG about Puerto Rico they ports, act as crew delegates, LAKE GEORGE don't think it is important. They speak in a rank and file capacity think this place is just a. hole at meetings shaping policy and CREWMEMBER in the ocean. To the Editor: The Skipper was also lucky. act in any capacity to improve DIES AT SEA Actually, Puerto Rica is not We made contact with a Coast the membership and protect the a, bad place and we want to Some of the boys might find To Ihe Editor: keep the best of relations with interesting the data on the last Guard weather ship' and took Union. It is out of these consid­ aboard their doctor via breeches erations that the Union believes The crew of the SS Lake the people here. trip of the Frances. buoy to treat the skipper, whose in a strong educational program George wishes to record its deep (Name Withheld) After a wonderful week in ulcers were giving him a rugged for the membership. sorrow over the death of Bro­ Antwerp and Rotterdam the trip time. He almost pegged out, but 4. Many m e ni b e r s attending ther James M. Brooks, Book No. To the Editor: home to New York seemed quite the doctor fixed him up in short Brother Glass' parliamentary in­ 315. He passed away at sea on My opinion of the SIU bro­ uneventful, that is until we ran order. We're all happy that voy­ struction for the first time are December 10, 1948. ther who sent the anonymous into typical North Atlantic wea­ age ended. R. Weaver encouraged by the methods he Jack Simmons letter to the LOG, claiming Sam ther. uses to build confidence in be­ SS Lake George Chago, prorietor of the Pennsyl­ On the second day of pound­ WANTS TO KEEP ginners. He operates on the Port Said vania Bar in San Juan, dumps ing, port No. 1 boom cradle came the LOG into the garbage loose and the Chief Mate, the ABREAST OF SIU A SEAFARER AND HIS MATE couldn't be printed in full, but other day man, the Bosun and I WHILE IN SERVICE attempted to lash it, but the r would like to say that he must be pretty small fry to take forespeak and chain locker were To the Edilor: that • kind of low action against full of water and the Old Man Although I'll be away, from didn't waut ,to lose time by slow­ the sea for the next three years, a. man for personal reasons. ; I was; on the Puerto Rican ing down. that is no reason for my .not run steady for eighteen mohths To make a long story short, wanting to follow the move­ and lived in San Juan for. three the big one that got us could ments of the Union and my old months (not • beachcombing). I weU have been our end. We were buddies. I plan to go back to have always found LOGs at the all very lucky. sea after my hitch is up with Pennsylvania Bar. I know, as this outfit, so I'd like to be up does every other SlU man who Royal Prince Given to date on everything when I is familiar with the Island, that Sir Charles' Congrats leave here. Sam has befriended and given If possible, I'd like to receive credit for weeks to a good many To Ihe Editor: the LOG. Also I'd enjoy hearing seamen ' on the beach .in that I feel that I must make some from my old shipmates. There comment on the recent birth of are quite a few ex-Seafarers pOrt! This charge, in my opinion, a son to Princess Elizabeth. ' around here, and from what I has been made by a freeloader, It's a boy—^so what! It reaUy hear there'll be more joining us taking this means of getting didn't concern the average Am­ in the near future. even with Sam, who probably erican. We are democratic in About the only things we sea­ spirit, yet some of our people men here can agree upon is wis. a .'up. to him. .If there were grounds to the go for the blue blood distinc­ that according to our SIU stan­ Brother's charge he should have tions. Strictly ballyhoo in this dards, the food, hours and pay signed his name. If other day and age. here are terrible. "beachies" are behind him in his However, in the spirit of the Pvt. Barney Cuthrell charge, as he claims, let's hear goodwill policy of our State Steward Tom Bolton and his wife, Lillian, posed for this 3734 "fraining Sqdn. from them, but please sign all Department we must convey photo by Paul Magro when Tom's ship, the Nathaniel B. FUghl 3831 congratulations to the top rank­ letters. Palmer, tied up recently in a Gulf port. Brother Bolton Lackland Air Force Base ing people of England's royalty. • Frank. Boia . rates as one of the best Stewards in the business, says Magro. San Anlomo, Texas endorsed by Congratulations,' Prfnce Charles. (Ed. Note: You're now oa "He's a great guy and he feeds. sweU," Paid adds. What . Dominick Dwrigo "Sir Cfaavtos" Oppaainiiiiex more could uiyone ask? the LOG mailing list.) SIU Patrons Rap Critic Of PR Bar West Coast Brother Seeks Old Shipmate Heavy North Atlantic Blow Roughed Up Frances' Trip �' Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fnday, January 7« 1949 Seafarers Debate Benefits Big John, Crew Get Lumps & Bumps Of Transportation Ruling In Cross-Country HopTo West Coast Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transpgrtation. rule. In line with the SIU poliqr of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG fpr the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member-' ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportatiott will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of ihe controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a pgrt other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases- where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. picked for charm and person­ scrapheap over the mountains. ality and, believe me, this one He managed to do it, though, As I have stated before in my was something close to heaven. but we were forced down in letters to you, you'll never,-fOf course, we all made a play Elco, Nevada. The pilot didn't have a dull moment if you ship for her. Who wouldn't.tjiink it safe enough weather to out with me. This time was The plane was close to being, proceed to Portland so he put no exception. an antique. I wouldn't be shock­ us down in Oakland airfield On Nov. 8, I savy the SS Pur­ ed to learn it was the one the with our landing lights broken. due Victorj' listed on the ship­ Wright brothers started out in. Sure was rough up in the air. ping board. She was on inter- She had to stop for fuel at I'll take the sea anytime. coastal and as she would be every cow-pasture along the We had to wait around for a back in New York by New way. She bucked like a mustang few hours while they fixed up Year's Eve, I decided to make and reminded me more of a the plane for the next lap. Then the run. At 3 o'clock in the peanut shell in a mid-Atlantic the new crew came aboard. I afternoon I was told to report hurricane than a two-motored presume I don't have to tell you how good looking the stewardess with my "gear in the company's airliner. was this time. All I can say is office on 19 Rector Street. We were to fly to- the West Coast But the first lap of the trip that the airlines sure know how where the ship had been tied was very pleasant, anyway, to pick them. thanks to the attentions of the To the Editor: up during the strike. After bumping around in the To the Editor: glamorous little hunk of woman, Ahead of me in the office who served us sandwiches, milk, fog for four hours we landed in I think we should stick to the I'd like to say a word or two were most of the gang, and I coffee and fruit. She had plenty Portland, where a bus was present transportation ruling. The was: pleasantly surprised at see­ of customers, too. We were the standing by to take us to Brad- cons in the SEAFARERS LOG on this new transportation rul­ ing some of the fellows I know hungriest passengers she ever- wood, where our ship was tied do not make out a sufficiently ing. The ruling has been passed, up. It was supposed to have clear case for returning to the but as it tui-ns out it is work­ very well. Several with whom I had, she told us. been a six-hour ride, but as old rule of handling transporta­ ing more of a hardship on the had become close friends on the HALF-WAY things happened it took us closer tion. The fact is that some mem­ general membership than it is picketlines were t'nere. Gene In Kansas City we reluctantly to ten hours to get there. Nowakoski was to be our Chief bers will benefit under the old proving to aid. Cook, Henry Bonk was one of parted company with her and And here's why; ruling but most will benefit un­ the ABs. Toni and Fargo were the rest of the plane's crew. A After spending forty hours der the new set-up. There are several ships on also with us. It sure was old relief crew was to take the tangling with the clouds and an short runs that sign on crews In this period of readjusting plane on the second lap of the occasional snowstorm, we get home week. trip, which was to begin after in with a driver who lets the bus in the maritime industry it is in New York and after making OFF WE GO natural that the wise fellows a short run—two months at the i-un over the side- of the road are going to homestead their most — sign off in the Gulf. They had us waiting around breakfast. all afternoon until 6 P.M. Fin­ We were to head for Port­ after which it somersaulted over ships. For family men it is ex­ Transportation is then paid back ally,' two busses arrived and took land, but we weren't to get into a creek. I had been asleep, pedient to remain on a vessel to the port of sign-on. 'What us to the Newark airfield. Mak­ there as soon as we thought. but awoke quickly to the noise so that their families will be value is two months work to ing the trip with us were the Our stewardess was good-looking of cracking steel and flying glass provided with a steady income. the member, especially the mar­ crews of the Loyola Victory and this time, too. She was from and the shouts and screams of Then, of course, we have those ried ones, when they originally Southern California where they the gang as their feet, heads and ,the Maiden Victory. men who will stay on a ship may have waited two to four At the airstrip we were held grow smart-looking women and arms smashed tlu-ough the win­ until they kick the bucket. This weeks just to get the job? Even up, too. But I didn't mind that she was one of the smartest. dows. situation is conducive to cliques traveling back home by other OVERTURNED BUS as I soon discovered who was And she watched over us like than first class most of the hen does her little chickens The bus finally settled in a and company stiffs, which is transportation money is used'up. to be our stewardess on the quite intolerable to the average ditch. Some of the guys who Joe. This last sentence, in one M^bers with families arid first lap of the trip. She was a when a hawk is near. lovely little creature, as airline A snowstorm nearlj"^ prevent­ weren't hurt managed to get the form or -another, has appeared homes cannot risk trying to stewardesses usually are. They're ed the pilot from getting the escape door opened and they in many letters favoring the ship coastwise back to their crawled out of the bus, which new rule, and thus must be a' original port just to keep work­ was lying on its side. One of the serious matter. ing, and they don't want to GOOD MEN ON GOODFELLOW fellows smashed the front win­ begin shipping out of the Gulf WANTS OPINIONS dow and several of the men got because it would mean spending out that way. I grant that because there has many months away from their Cars started collecting on the been so much dissension on this homes. road. A few people with cameras issue it should be put in a num­ took pictures of the wreck, ber of compromise versions so I'm in favor of a fair deal, so which they promised to send to that we will have a varied mem­ in the way of a suggestion, why the LOG. Most of the gang got bership's slant on it when it not let the fellows who want to accept transportation and pay off rides to the nearest inn, where comes to a vote. do so; the rest who wish to-re­ we had a badly-needed drink. I was very much interested in main with the ship can do so I took one of the injured fel­ the Del Aires letter, as drawn up by rejecting the transportation lows with me in a car to nearby by Jerry Palmer, which listed money. Westport, where I located a doc­ a sixty-day termination before tor. He recommended that I get the men must leave the ship. Many members I've spoken the guy to a hospital at once, This proviso is favorable to the with are in favor of going back as he believed there might be family man and the homestead­ to the original plan. I believe er, both of whom do not know the majority who voted for the a bad spine injury. By late 'afternoon, we had the the final port of payoff when new ruling believed it would re­ injured men in the hospital, had they make the run, and enables sult in a faster turnover of men, gotten our .gear out of the bus them two months t» save their but the brothers now are find­ and were under way again for money. At the same time it ing that the rule has been a the ship. On board we had four does not harm the seamen on boomerang. hours sleep, then moved the ship the beach waiting for a ship. Let's have some real pro and up the Columbia river to Port­ Too, it ties in nicely with the con on this issue, it is vital. permitman and trip card ruling Unless the membership voices land. John F. Wunderlich on the length of time a man itself, nothing can .be accom­ plished. can stay on a ship. Ship's Delegate Franklin Webb .John J. Flynn SS Purdue Victory To Ihe Editor: PRO: Upped Gains Jtlf-' IH- It':-- CON: Rule Boomerangs Khaki-Clad Brother Warns Of Army's Phony Promises To the Editor: The SS Robin Goodfellow's recent run to South Africa must have been a good one if the smiles on these men are any indication. Back r.ow: E. J. Nooney, OS. Middle row (1. to r.)t A, Jenson, FWT; T. Graves, 3rd Ass'l; Pat O'Neil, AB. Front vow: V. L. Meehan, Oiler; 3rd Mhte, name not given. Warning to all brothers of draft age: Beware the phony line the recruiting sergeants give you if you plan to enlist. They promise you the Queen Mary to get you to sign on the dotted line. Once you are in you are flim-flammed. The sergeants tell you how good, the officers and the noncoms are,-but we never saw so many finks in one place at the same time. They say you work only eight hours a day. Well, I just foimd out they have a 36hour a day clock they go by. Don't be misled by the propa­ ganda you hear and read in the for injuries acquired during the war. newspapers. PUT UP A FIGHT As you know, the Seafarers If you think you arp going, were the first ones to face the enemy and were represented in to be drafted, do all in your all invasions and had the highest power to stay out—even if you casualty rate of all the services. 'have to plead insanity. I could After the Seafarers served on all go into great detail, but I'll leave fronts they are being drafted it to your imagination: just pic­ while ex-€oast Guardsmen, who ture 1,000 bucko skippers and sat on their bottoms thinking of mates on a rustbucket together. I met one of our Brothers here new ways to foul up seamen, are considered veterans. Although and we both agree to fhe aboveV 90 percent of these Times Square This could go on for hours, but. commandos never made the sub- some fink has some work for us infested run to Staten Island, to do . so will close for now. Re­ they are drawing full GI bene­ gards to all. Please send the fits. At the same time, seamen LOG. (Ifame wiihbdid by reqnest)' cannot receive medical attention �TME SEAFARER 9 hOG Tridair. Jannuy 7, 1049 Page Fifteen PERSONALS ROY POURCIAUX JACK DALTON Kathleen Oge has misiflaced Contact Paul Hall, SIU Head­ your address. She asks you to quarters, 51 Beaver Street, New correspond with her al 'once. 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Joseph Volptan the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every A. J. MARELLO Little known aspects . of this SIU branch for this purpose. W. V. SPEAR native American life are dis­ SUP cussed here by a former US Get in toudb with Al Kerr, 6th -However,-for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Floor, SIU Headquarters, 51 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 8-8777 a foremost authority on the Beaver Street, New Yoi-k. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnslde St. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 subject. It is no chronological ft ft ft Beacon 4336 Begver Street, New York 4, N.Y. SS COLABEE It is a deep, phil­ RICHMOND, Calif. 287 Bth St. recounting. Phone 2500 osophical and introspective seachThe following men have retro­ SAN FRANCISCO ...80 Clay St. ing-out of values in our heritage, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION , '1 active wages due them. These Douglas 2-8363 by a socially conscious student wages are available at the Pay­ SEATTLE 88 Seneca St. ' Main 0200 who does not hold that 20th cen­ master's office, 2nd floor, Amer- To the Editor: 1 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. tury America has all the answers. can-Hawaiian Steamship Com­ Terminal 4-3131 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thi> If you do not know the mean­ pany, 90 Broad Street, New York ing of such words as inchoate, 4, N. Y. address below: Canadian District animism, memonic, ecology, en­ Calvator P. Martoletti, Eiiing \ MONTREAL. 1227 PhUipa Squara dogamy and empathy, you had Name . V. Christiansen, John Dreisch, Plateau 6700—Marquette 5000 best take a dictionary along, it Jiian V. Ferahdez, Jessie T. PORT ARTHUR... .63 Cumberland St. Isadora W. Magarvy, Street Address Phone North 1220 is not light reading; but it is fas­ lelms, PORT CDLBORNE. ....103 Durham St. cinating reading for a long trip Joseph Patrick, Jay W. 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Books In Review AMMLA Branches SIU HRLLS Notice To All SIU Members NOTICE! �•r THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixleeh Friday, January 7, 1949 firfiEs Serv/ce Seamen \ 'liS COMPARE ^ CHOOSE • •- -'c,.' • - ir•V. _,t 5IU Siale Outstrips Cities Servite Wages And Overtime e • RATING Bosun ^ AB Deck Maintenance OS : Electrician Pumpman 2nd Pumpman-Engine Maintenance Oiler Fireman-Watertender Wiper ..T Steward Chief Cook 2nd Cook Messman Utility- • - SIU $295.00 225.50 243.50 196.00 361.00 305.50 305.50 225.50 225.50 220.00 296.00 267.00 . 237.50 190.00 190.00 SIU WAGES CITIES SERVICE HIGHER BY $256.50 $39.50 214.50 11.00 214.50 29.00 184.00 12.00 Not Carried on CS Ships 280.00 25.50 280.00 25.50 214.50 11.00 214.50 11.00 214.50 5.50 280.00 . 16.00 250.50 16.50 220.50 17.50 179.50 10.50 179.50 10.50 Overtime for SIU-^$1.15 for all men earning less than $228.23 per month $1.45 for all earning more than $228.23 per month Overtime for CS—$1.15 per hour S/li Sekctien Of Jebs SIU members are not restncted in their choice of jobs pr runs. Through Rotary shipping and the Union Hiring Hall, they can ship any where, any time and in any qualified rating. They can choose among tankers, freighters, tugs, towboats, £erries or passenger ships. They can ship from an SIU Hall in any one of the major gwrts on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. They can sail coastwise, intercoastal, nearby-foreign or foreign. Jlie choice is theirs alone. SiU CTMA CTMA offers Cities Service men nothing more than what>*^ they now have. The men, of course, are restricted to the Oompany's tankeri^, and then only under the whim and pleasure of the company r officials. , . ..v'.." Pretettion And Security Patrolmen cover all ships at sign-ons and payoffs to protect the crew's interests. SIU contracts outlaw company blacklists. Efficient machinery for handling beefs. Hospital benefits. Burial benefits. Support of 8 million AFL trade unionists and the Maritime Trades Department. I i CTMA CTMA offers no protection to Cities Service men. They are at the complete mercy of the ship's officers and company officials. CTMA does not even pretend to have any grievanci machinery. The job of the CTMA ship's delegate is to collect dues and read communications from the CTMA. CTMA merely says that if you are fired you automatically become a retired member, but saysjiothing about getting you^ job back—or getting you another one. (For a comparison of the differences between an SlU-contracted ship and a non-union ship see pictures and story on page 5.) SIU Membership Coutrei Of Orgunautien Regular membership meetings held in all ports. Annual election of union officials by secret ballot. All important decisions put to secret referendum vote, pfter thorough discussion at shipboard and shoreside meetings find through the SEAFARERS LOG. 11 W" VOTE 'YES' CTMA The membership has no voice in the affairs or control 0| CTMA. A ^'proposed constitution" has already been drawn up byj company lawyer, which puts all the power into the hands pC an "Advisory Counselor" (read "company lawyer"). A Vote For The SIU Is A Vote For Jobs, Wages, Security And Democratic Control Of Your Own Organization VOTE •Vii:;,.- � 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 January 7, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CALLS VOTE IN CS; ONLY TO BE ON BALLOT A&G VOTE TALLY TO BEGIN SOON CS LAWYER WRITES'CONSTITUTION' FOR CTMA, KEEPS CONTROL OF STOOGE 'UNION IN OWN HANDS CS LAWYER RUNS CTMA UNDER CONSTITUTION LABOR,CONGRESSMEN PLEDGE ECA SUPPORT ISTHMIAN PAYOFF RECALLS PRE-SIU DAYS PHILLY PROMISES COME THROUGH,DRAWS BOOM WEEK OF SHIPPING TAMPA ACTIVITY SHOWS INCREASE NEW OUTFITS,INTERCOASTAL HIGHLIGHT NEW YORK WEEK MOBILE CLOSES IN GOOD SHAPE PORT SAVANNAH READY FOR SHIPPING CALLS EMPTY FRISCO HALL AWAITS MEN FOOLING WITH FILLIES DULL SECOUND TO SEAFARER LIFEE,OLDTIMERS SAYS HAWAII CALMS CREW TIZZY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/07/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 1 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/10f95edf275dee3d2d53ba24fb76a27f.PDF 29367178a9923359b056be91af9536ae PDF Text Text -T-ryT: LABOR SUPPORT OF SlU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON EGA 1 The full-scale battle being waged by the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District and other sections of the maritime industry against the Hoffman scheme to halt the use of American ships in the European Recovery Progam picked up more momentum this week. Organized labor protests of the plan, which Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA would doom the jobs of thousands of American seamen and seriously weaken the national defense, continued to pour into Washington with unpreceNo. S3 NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1948 VOL. X *dented force. Little Good In CS-CTMA Combination 'In/arioas, Unfair To Ameriam Seamen' INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS' UNION AHtiicAN' fioiiATioN or iAioi • 1710 BOOAPWAY • NEW YORK 19, N. Y. CAIll A»»MII. HOWS—NIW row . fHONEi eolUMIUf f'TNO Dec. 21, 19ij.8 By JOHNNY ARABASZ MVI» WniNWT . Indisputable facts set forth in Jast week's issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG showed conclu­ sively the tie-in between Cities Service Oil Company and CTMA, Citco Tankermen's Association. Summarized briefly, the LOG article exposed CTMA as moth­ ered by and fed by. Cities Service Oil Company. The facts proved: I 1. The "union" has no regular headquarters, using as a mailing address the offices of two lawyers in Linden, New Jersey. 2. The "union" is an overnight creation, having no elected offi­ cials, no elections, no rank and file beginning, no constitution and by-laws. 3. One of the "union's" princi­ pal organizers, David Furman, has mysterious connections with high-ranking Cities Service ex­ ecutives. 4. The "union's" organizing committee on the Winter Hill is not a legitimate set-up, but is the creation of David Furman. The men listed as the "uiiion's" organizing committee actually were not working for the CTMA. In fact, one of the names used was that of a pro-SIU man, who was fii'ed from his ship before his name was used. TWO QUESTIONS With this proof establishing beyond a doubt the common bond between company and "union," two questions should come to the mind of every man sailing Cities Service ships: 1. With Cities Service Oil Company controlling CTMA, how can any seaman expect to better the conditions of his occujpation? 2. Under what pretense can CTMA claim that its a legitimate, democratically-run union respon­ sible to Cities Service men? Question No. 1 is easily an­ swered. Cities Service men can­ not expect genuine collective bargaining through a "union" controlled by Cities Service and its lawyers. The proof is aboard every Cities Service ship today. The company's policy has never been one of benevolence. Any better­ ment of wages and working con­ ditions has come because of bet­ ter wages and conditions on Union ships and for the sole purpore of quelling any rising Union sentiment. The company, however, has (Continued on Page 11) lUlM ANTONINI rint Ylefttmlil— rUOHI« r. UiMtT MOMI* (lAltt JOiini Miiuw MAX COHEH iMAti reiNMto MVI» OINOOIS MAUr MEINMM iACM HIllU MUM'HOCMMAN. rwur xtAMn. OIAUH MIINOUl tOUIS'ltVT iOHH «. MAiTIN JMNie MATTA* . CeWM AMtlMNI ' IflDOlE NAOIM SAIVATOU NINPO tAMuii ono MEYU mUTtlM OEOMC IMIN LOUIS STUIStM NASir WANOEt CHAELIS S. 2IMMBMAN Mr. Paul Hall, Secrotary-Treaaurer, Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and ^ulf district, 51 Beaver St.. New York !{., N.Y. , Dear Brother Hall: I desire to assure you of my keen Interest in the situation which arose owinj? to the plan promulgated by EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, to ship all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign flagships, a project v/hlch would seriously affect the welfare of the American seamen and cause widespread un­ employment and hardships. In connection with this matter, I wish to inform you that I have forwarded today the following telegrEuns to ^'resident Truman and to EGA Adminis­ trator Hoffman, v;Mch reflect the sentiments of the 1;.00,000 members of our International Union. Hon. Harry S. Truman V/hlte House, 'Washington, G.c. HAVE JUST SENT FOLLOWING WIRE TO EGA ADMIIUSTRATOR HOFFMAN. "OH BEHALF li.00,000 LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS VITALLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECTFULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO 3 HIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN FOREIGN -PL\GSHIPS BE DISCARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN'AND MERCHANT MARINE." RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO BRING ABOUT REJECTION OP HIS PROPOSED PLAN. INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT V/ORKERS' UNION. Paul G. Hoffman ECA, "Washington, D.G. ON BEHAIF lj.0C,000. LADIES' GAR^EN^ WORKERS VITILLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECT-. FULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO .SHIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN POREIGIl FLAGSHIPS BE DIS­ CARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN AND'MERCHANT MiARINE. . INTERNA'TIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS! UNIpN,_ With my best wishes for an early and favorable settlement of this pressing conflict and an ex­ pression of admiration for the fine trade union.' spirit of your membership, I beg to remain Fraternally yours, David Dubinsky • ' David Dubinsky, Prpsident,* International Ladles' Garment Workers' Union. From one of the most powerful unions in the world. The International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union, the above letter is typical of the support organized labor is giving the Seafarers International*Union in its fight to halt the Hoffman move to scuttle the American Merchant Marine. Letters and telegrams from organizations representing close to a million workers have registered strong protests of the move to Government officials and Congressmen. A detailed list of the unions that thus far have joined in the storm of protest by American Labor appears on pages 6, 7 and 12. Besides involving the jobs of thousands of American seamen, the Hoffman plan, which has provoked such wide-spread protest, is of considerable concern to the entire nation because it would seriously weaken the national defense. At the same time, members of both houses of Congress indi­ cated to the SIU that they will resist any attempts to scuttle the American merchant marine and will move to block the plan when the 81st Congress convenes in January. Evidence that Economic Co­ operation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman fully recognized the formidable opposition whipped up by his policy switch came last week with the announcement that the ECA chief had extended to Feb. 1 the period for ob­ servance of the rule that 59 per cent of bulk cargoes bought in this country for Marshall Plan countries are to be shipped in U. S. vessels. DOWN OR OUT The original ECA announce­ ment, made early in December, that touched off the controversy now raging stated that the 50 per cent requirement would be aban­ doned by Jan. 1, unless Amer­ ican operators met the "com­ petitive rates" of foreign ship­ pers. "When he issued the ultimatum to American shipping, Hoffman said he acted as a result of a rate differential, particularly on coal shipments, between U: S. and foreign flag shipping com­ panies. In announcing postponement of the deadline for bulk cargo ship­ ments, however, the ECA said the step was taken in view of several "new circumstances." The one-month postponement "will also permit appraisal of the underlying problems by the new Congress, when it convenes on Jan. 3, 1949," the ECA added. CLAIM RIGHT The Marshall Plan agency, nevertheless, still sticks to its original position that the plan to ditch American ships was for­ mulated within the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1948, a section of which contains the 50-50 shipping stipulation. In reply to an SIU communi­ cation, Howard Bruce, Acting Administrator of the ECA, wrote: • "We shall of course continue to keep the shipping situation un­ der constant review, and shall endeavor fully to comply in the future as we believe we have so far done, with the purpose and intent of the law under which ECA operates." The SIU, however, has charged that the Hoffman plan is a clear violation of the law and mem­ bers of Congress appear to stand in support of this view. Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana informed the Seafarers that it is his feeling "that Mr. (Continued on Page 3) I V• �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 31, 1943 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 Hoffman's Folly By the time Economic Cooperation Administration chief Paul G. Hoffman's outrageous scheme to scuttle the U.S. merchant fleet reaches the showdown stage, as it undoubtedly will in the halls of Congress next month, Mr. Hoffman won't have a leg to stand on. Against Hoffman's one lonely argument that he could save a few bucks on shipping costs by shifting all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign flag vessels, there are a score of overwhelming reasons why his arbitrary move should be slapped down an,d slapped down hard. There is, of course, the all-important consideration that Hoffman brashly set out to violate the provisions of the Economic Assistance Act, which says that 50 per cent of the bulk cargoes for countries participating in the European Recovery Progam must, go in American bottoms. The members of Congress who wrote that provision of the law say it was their intent and purpose that Ameri­ can ships carry not less than 50 per cent of ECA cargoes. Among the other reasons why Hoffman should be told off and advised to run his agency according to the law which fathered it are several of vital concern to the entire nation. First off, there's the matter of national defense. As a leading industrialist and administrator of a nation that Only a few years back was caught with her ships down, Mr. Hoffman ought to recall that we didn't enter World War II fully prepared. But with most responsible people keenly aware of the potentialities in the present interna­ tional situation, Hoffman nevertheless is ready to throw thousands of trained American seamen—^most of whom saw the horrors of war first-hand—on the beach and their ships into the boneyard to rot. No .such calamity could happen in Great Britain, >vhere the importance of the merchant ships is apparently more deeply appreciated. In a trade treaty Britain worked out with Soviet Russia, the British very carefully pro­ These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, vided that all cargoes were to move in their own ships, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ^hey did not allow the ships of Russia—or any other heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by nation—to carry the goods while their own ships stood by. writing to them. Another argument against the vicious Hoffman plan BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN concerns pork chops, for seamen. No forward-looking S. S. WILSON F. BECKER S. LE BLANC person anywhere could possibly sanction a scheme which RAY O. NOACK D. MC KINNIE >vould deprive vast numbers of American workers of F. TEIGEIRO G. MESHOVER their means of livelihood while it professed as its goal C. SIMMONS W. GARDNER A. BLAIS the raising of the world's standard of living. What kind J. CFIORRA E. DEAN of phony economics is it that takes the bread out of the R. F.. '.RAFIAT D. EOICA R. FREY inyuths of one group of workers and then claims it is J. YOUNG WM. HALL being done to help others? J. P. LAVERY S, X % Hoffman would look no more ridiculous if he went J. D. BROWN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL out to Detroit and told the automotive industry and its R. SMITH JOHN J. GEAGAN i i » JOSEPH.E. GALLANT .workers that they were through with the Marshall Plan, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO that from now on the purchase of auto materials for S. C. FOREMAN NORMAN J. MOORE European recovery would be made in France—and with A. N. LIPARI X % X American taxpayers' money. HARRY J. CRONIN MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL One thing Mr. Hoffman's ill-advised plan is ac- J. DENNIS S. HAFNER F. L. SCHUQUE fcomplishing—he's playing right into the hands of the E. SOTO E. PERRY E. SMITH communists against whom the ECA was intended as a B. MALDONADO ' T. BURKE ' bulwark. The communists, who have attempted to show G. ROTZ H. W. PETERS the workers everywhere that the Marshall Plan was not O. HOWEUL J. CARDONA V. P. SALLINGS designed for their benefit, will certainly try to capitalize D. L. BRANNON H C. MURPHY on the unemployment that will stalk the American A. WARD X X t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL waterfront, if the Hoffman plan succeeds. C. MEHL A. CASTILLO With probably not miich more than the communists G. ]VL\LONEY J. -C. BLAKE F, BIVINS . .. rooting for his success, Mr. Hoffman shouldn't be sur- L. MILLER W. HUNT r: jprised next month if the scales of justice are tipped in W. FERNHOUT R F. WiJNDT J. McNEELY favor of the American seamen and the shipping industry. D. RUSSO Men Now h The Marine Hospitals Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your wetrd. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staton Island Hospital at the fallow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. TUTWILER A. NORMAN J. GULLSTEIN D. O'ROURKE H. R. KREUTZ C. FISHER T. VELEZ J. N. WOOD M. J. LUCAS E. C. EATON N. H. LUNDQUIST I • 1| i i-: r 'I'M • t''- • \If1 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS V; W. WESTCOTT . I. D. HUTCHINGS r. J. j; O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER M. MAYNARD XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. C. McALPIN L. MARSH r H. R. BELL f R. ANDERSON ^ f R. FLAGLER ' ' M. PLYER j' '• , ' - 1 - I �Friday. nAcamber 3!.- !943 I THE SE A PAHEHS 10 G Page Three Fight To Save US Shipping Nears Ciimax •m. • " t ' ' . What Representatives, Senators Say Ahout Hoffman Plan Below are some of the favorable responses received in answer to prot^ting telegrams sent members of Congress by A&G Branches. The number of Congressmen and Senators who have signified their opposition to the £CA order is growing steadily. Seafarers^ their families and friends are urg^ to continue to make known to their Congressmen their opposition to the scuttling of the American Merchant Marine. (Continued from Page 1) Hoffman is acting illegally and is flouting the will of Congress." Replies received by the SIU from other members of Congress indicated that they will insist upon complete adherence to the intent of Congress when it wrote the European recovery law. Against the formidable array of opposition to the Hoffman ultimatum, few proponents havd raised a voice in support of the ECA chief. Perhaps one of the most amaz­ ing outgrowth of the ECA at­ tempt to limit the role of U. S. ships in Marshall Plan traffic is the avalanche of protest it touched off in the oi'ganized labor field. Workers in AFL, CIO and independent unions—in occupations as remote from ship­ ping as the garment trades and journalism have lined up solidly behind the SIU to prevent the proposal from going into effect. eoMMirm Excerpts from Congressmen's ASNAHAM J. Muuren •AMDM MS CMMOwr l«m DintMor. NM YMR replies to SIU protest of Hoffman plan: Rep. Olto E. Passman. (D„ La.): "Let me assure you that the liotiitt ol HeprtficentatibeK subject matter will have my earnest consideration and I will .PuIKnsfDti, 9. C. do everything in my power to protect American interests." I)eft«ater 23j 1948 ^ X X Rep. Overton Brooks (DM La.): "I am asking the Economic Co­ operation Administration for a complete written report on this subject. I assure you of my con­ tinued interest in this vitally important matter." Paul Hall, Sad'y traas. SUPPORT SIU Saafarera intarnational TJnlon XXX Scores of unions throughout Atlantic & Oulf District Sen. Herbert R. O'Connor the country have already fol­ 51 Beaver Street (DM Md.): »ew York, ^.Y. lowed the SIU's lead in vigor­ "In an effort to be" of assist­ ously protesting to President ance I have taken this matter Dear Ifr* Hell: Truman, members of Congress up with the Economic Coopera­ and to Hoffman himself. tion Administration and just as Receipt is acknowledged of your telegrain The position of the SIU, in soon as I am in receipt of a re­ of December 22nd. I am sure you will be happy to face of the ECA threat to the know that Mr. Eofftaan has decided to withhold for port I will notify you." at least thirty days putting into effect a regu­ American shipping industry, was » » lation as to discontinuing the use of domeatio clearly set forth by A&G District Rep. Hale Boggs (D.. La.): ships in connection with B.C.A. Secretai-y-Treasurer Paul Hall, at "It is my feeling that Mr. Hoff­ a recent meeting of the Greater man is acting illegally, and is Congressional intent is directly to the New York Central Trades andi flouting the will of Congress. I contrary of the proposed regulation and I am sure Labor Council. am quite certain that his matter that as soon as Congress convenes we will make that "We American seamen believe will be one of the first things evident to Itr. Rofftian. in the Marshall Plan," Hall de­ on the agenda for the approach­ Be assured of my continuing interest in clared, "and we fought for it ing Congress, and I am equally your problems. because we ai-e opposed to com­ certain that Congress will in­ munism. But we will fight sist uppn the 50 percent pro­ yours. against any proposal which • vision regardless "of the type of threatens the working conditions cargoes." and the livelihood of American XXX workers. APRAH^ J. MtJLTBR Rep. W. Kingsland Macy "Not only wUl this proposal (R., N.Y.): destroy the livelihood of Amer­ "Of course, I am in agreement ican workers but it will also seri­ with you as to the desirability AJkifgu of using our own ships to the ously injure our national de­ fense," Hall told the CuUIlcil maximum." Rep. Henry D. Larcade (D.. La.): been glad to communicate with continue to do what 1 can in this delegates. XXX Rep. James J. Murphy (D., N.Y.): "You may be assured that I ECA officials in Senator's name connection." The A&G official was blunt "I am fully in accord with shall do everything in my pow­ urging use of American ships in and to the point as he spoke of X X X your protest against Paul Hoff­ er to have American ships sending Marshall . Plan cargoes Bruce Tucker, Administrator As­ consequences, should the Hoff­ man's decision and will do all utilized to the fullest extent by abroad." sistant to Sen. Russell B. man plan succeed and force the in my power after Jan. S to. the Economic Cooperation Ad­ union's hand. Long (D.. La.): XXX see that ^he Marshall Plan's ministration." "We warn Hoffman," he said, "Because of Senator-Elect Rep. Sol Bloom (D., N.Y.): original program of shipping 50 "that this order will result in a "Let me assui-e you that the Long's deep interest in the XXX percent of bulk and general car­ Lennan Anderson, Administra­ matter in which you are inter­ American Merchant seamen, you strike which will tie up all Mar­ goes is carried out." tive Assistant to Sen. Rich­ ested is receiving my most care­ can feel sure that when your shall Plan cargo. We don't want ful attention and consideration." telegram is brought to his at­ to strike, but I assure you we ard B. Russell (D» Ga.): XXX Rep. John J. Rooney- (D.. NtY.): tention he will communicate with will If Hoffman -goes through "Your telegram received in Rep. Schuyler Bland (R.. Va.): "Heartily agree with yoixr absence of Senator Russell. Have "I have been doing and shall the President in their behalf." with his program." stand protesting proposal Econ­ omic Cooperation Administration that all bulk cargoes sent un­ der Marshall Plan move in for­ eign ships. Shall do everything possible (to) block adoption of such a dangerous move, and have wired Paul G. Hoffman, Administrator, strongly .urging Moran Towing and Transporta­ yeai's old. Cost of conversion the rejection of such a proposal." A proposal for a merchant register. Others are: Great Brimarine of the air has come from tain 40, Canada 37, Honduras 19. tion Company. The main point was roughly estimated at from XXX of opei-ations will be Houston, ten to twelve million dollars. XXX Rep. Prince H. Preston (D.. Ga.): Representative Kennedy of Mas­ The United States government with a branch in New Orleans. The Congressman XXX "Unless sentiment has changed sachusetts. XXX considerably it is unlikely that wants to have a law enacted to is considering the sale of some Sign of the Times: The Amer­ of" freight pre-war American ships to Italy The Waterman Steamship Cor­ ican Institute of Marine Under­ the E.C.A. law will be amended encourage a fleet planes big enough for peacetime for use in carrying Italian emi­ poration has moved into its new writers has announced the eli­ to eliminate the fifty percent cargo provision. I will certainly commercial uses and for an grants to South America. Italy quarters, a sixteen-story office mination of a clause in marine oppose any effort to amend it auxiliai-y defense in time of war. missed out in an earlier attempt building at 61 St. Joseph Street, policies covering loss or damage Kennedy's idea sprang from his to buy U, S. ships when her bids Mobile, Alabama. The building •to vessels by atomic fission. along this line." observations of the Berlin air lift. submitted were too low. Italy is is occupied entirely by the Wat­ XXX XXX planning to send 400,000 emi­ erman Corporation and its sub­ Sen. A. Willis Robertson XXX Application has been made for grants to South America to re­ sidiaries. More than half of Greek(D., Va.): the construction of a bridge lieve Italy of over population. owned ship tonnage is registered : X X X "Will bear in mind the strong across the Narrows, the stretch Operation of the Matson liner objection of your union to the under foreign flags. While 246 XXX of water between Brooklyn and proposed policy of the ECA... ships of 1,363,000 gross tons are Part of the floating equipment Monterey by the American Staten Island in New York har­ I recognize the importance of sailing under the. flags of at least to be used in transporting crude President Lines is being con­ maintaining an American mer­ five nations, 265 ships of 1,202,- oil from points in the Gulf of sidered by the company. The bor. The proposed bridge will chant marine for defense and 000 .gross tons are of. Greek Mexico to terminals ashore under company feels that i-econditioning be a concrete and steel structure other needs and I shall devote registry. Panama, with 145 ves­ the set-up proposed by the newly of the ship could add about four­ having a horizontal clearance of my best efforts toward that sels, leads the list of countries formed Offshore Oil Transport teen years to the vessel's life. 237 feet at the center of the with Greek-owned ships under Company will be provided by The Monterey is now seventeen main span. end." of tbt fHnitebi^tateo C ij -.'i ,i •'.1 :| �THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* Four Savannah Sees Rise In Shipping With New Year Friday. December 31, 1948 ATTENDING UNION EDUCATION SESSION IN NEW YORK New York Sails Along At Fair By E. M. BRYANT By JOE ALGINA NEW. YORK — The holiday : SAVANJNTAH—The next vessel week in this port saw shipping scheduled to arrive in this port continue at a fair . clip with for payoff is the SS Southport, green ticket deckmen finding South Atlantic Steamship Com­ good post-Christmas job ship­ pany. There may be other, un­ ping on the board. Men holding scheduled jobs popping in before green .tickets have a good se­ her, of course, so we'll be on the lection of ships and runs wait­ alert. ing for them in this cold port. After the Southport, we have What with a good number of five more vessels already slated men keeping their toes warm at for arrival here in January. All honje, not much has taken place in all, then, things look pretty here during the past week. .Ships good for the next month. are coming and going, most of A couple of changes caused a them in ship-shape SIU style.' revision of the port's hospital The majority of the crews have list, with the following Brothers their ships in good shape and ; now receiving treatment in the offer the Patrolmen easy times The SIU's educational program is now in full swing at the New York Branch, with the at the payoffs. local marine hospital: A. C. McAlpin, L. Barsh, H. R. Brothers gathering twice a week to take part in the discussions dealing with matters of Union Among the ships hitting New Bell, R. Anderson, R. Flagler, interest. Photo above shows a section of the group present at one of the recent sessions. All York in time to see the Great hands are urged to attend the meetings, which are held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. and M. Plyer. White Way in its holiday wrap­ pings are: Evelyn, Kathryn, NICE WORK Emilia, Bull; Colabee, AmericanHawaiian; Seatrains Havana and Elbow grease, paint and some New Jersey; Hastings, Water­ local enthusiasm are doing won­ ders to our Hall here. The place By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER to convey their thanks, through |ing the nation's maritime work­ man; Marine Star, Robin; Sanis really shaping up nicely. It the medium of the LOG, to all ers as we enter the New Year, ford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum; PHILADELPHIA — There was the fund contributors. And I'm it is essential that every Sea­ Sea Trader, Sea Trade Corpo­ is beginning to look more like something we can be proud of. a pre-Christmas lull in shipping doing that very thing right farer lend his voice to the pro­ ration, Irvin S. Cobb, South At­ And the Brothers will find it a in the port last week but the here. Many thanks, to all. tests already made. Write or lantic. HEADIN' OUT lot more comfortable than it was post-holiday period promises to During the past week I at­ telegraph your Senators . and be fairly bright. Three payoffs In addition to handling a before. tended a meeting of the Phila­ Representatives and tell them are already scheduled for the heavy niunber of in-transit ships, We hope that the final'^ touches delphia Port Council of the AFL what this scheme will mean, if days immediately ahead. most of which called for re­ will be applied before the time Maritime Trades Department, it is allowed to succeed. placements, we signed on the All hands in this port enjoyed rolls around for the new Port where further action was taken The cold weather really has I Evelyn, Kathryn, Emilia, Colaa mighty fine holiday. Those of Agent to take over next month. to help defeat the vii'ious Hoff­ wrapped itself around this town bee, Seatrains Havana and New our Brothers on the beach who man plan that would virtually and the boys are peering south­ Discussion is still brisk on the Jersey, Irvin S. Cobb, Robin were a bit hard up got a lift dump the American merchant ward out of tearing eyes. Me subject of the transportation Lqcksley, Robin. rule. We keep telling all hands from the proceeds of the local marine and throw thousands of too. Oh, Florida, how we'd like All ships got away in good that the LOG Editor is still ac­ Christmas fund. The fund was American seamen out of jobs. to be on the way to you. style and will undoubtedly see cepting letters setting forth all started sometime the early part PROBLEM NO. 1 That's about it for the time the New Year in while out on of the month and kept mounting views. Whether you for it or Since this proposal by the being. Next week, more as us­ the ocean. Maybe they'll be the' right on up to the holiday. against it, you ought to drop a ECA Administrator is one of ual. Meanwhile, a very Happy happiest guys come the morning It proved to be a very worth­ note to the LOG. the biggest problems confront- New Year to you all. after. while project because the boys Among those on the beach for who were beneficiaries expressed the holiday season are the fol­ their deep appreciation to all lowing Seafarers: for making their holiday a bit w: Stall, E. J. Jordan, J. Mon- brighter. teverde, J. L. Sikes and T. MusAny crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to < CONTRIBUTORS greve. charges by the membership of the SIU. To these Brothers and to all Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in Among those deserving of By FRENCHY MICHELET the pthers in all ports and aboard mention are the following don­ line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with the ships at sea, we send our ors who contributed the sums SAN FRANCISCO-^The ship­ ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have ping boom here continues in full very best wishes for a Happy specified: charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. strength. Jobs are corning in so New Year. The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ SS Daniel Lownsdale crew, ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ $10.00; Dec. 1 membership meet­ fast a man doesn't even' have acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of ing, $26.00; SS Edith crew, time to set his seabag down. All gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, $15.00; Charley Nangle, $2.00; you have to do is stick your pilfering on'SIU ships must be wiped out completely. A. B. Smith, $1.00; F. J. Richer- head in the door of the Hall Travel Note— and you're on your way~ to a son, $1.00; SS Arlyn crew, $15.00; PHILADELPHIA—The foUow- J. George, $1.00; B. Zagorda, ship. ing communication was received $5.00; SS Nathaniel Currier With this staggering pace to on a postal card at the PhiUy Jcrew, $73.00; F. Ploppert, $5.00; maintain, the holidays foimd the Hall one morning a week or so F. Van Vynck, $5.00; J. Abra- harassed officials in anything but ago: hamsen, $2.00; Dec. 15 member­ a festive mood. Manpower is "I should like to travel to ship meeting, $36.50; Stark and our number one and only prob­ Africa and South America. Can Goldstein, $50.00, and Mrs. Son- lem. We no sooner scrape up a By EARL SHEPPARD . - crew for one scow in Seattle you get together a crowd of men ia Mitch, $10.00. who would be willing to travd? I have been asked by the men then one pays off in Wilmington. NEW ORLEANS — Shipping as well as numerous other Bro­ Any rated man on the East or here in the Port of New Orleans thers from Yankee-land, and: I have no money. I can travel Gulf coasts who can afford to at your expense entirely." they have vowed to home­ pay his way out here will find a continues good and, unless some stead the sunny runs until ole' This message bore the send­ job waiting for him on arrival. unforseen lull comes along, we Sol agrees to cast his warm iip er's signature and home address, expect to continue having smooth yonder once more. which is right here in Philadel­ Every member making a ALL AT S^A phia. I'm hoping the Editor will donation to the Union for sailing out of the Crescent City. The Brothers whom we have So fast and furiously are we One fly in the soup is that talked to around here are gen­ print it and maybe at the same any purpose should receive time figure out a way of help­ an olEficial receipt bearing shipping men out that we haven't Alcoa keeps on laying up all erally in favor of the Transpor­ ing a guy- who wants to roam the amount of the contribu­ even been able to hold a meet­ her Liberties—the last two hav­ tation Rider remaining as is. It is as bad as the writer of this note tion and the purpose for ing for there just wouldn't ing hit the boneyard during the the opinion of most of them that be anyone .around to attend. past two weeks. If all the re­ the rider protects the interests does. which it was made. Anybody that looks like ports we hear are true, this of the membership as a whole,' I guess the next thing we'll If a Union official to whom be getting is a request for baby contribution is given does an SIU man finds himself out should mark the end of Alcoa's though it could on rare occa­ sitters, or maybe an invitation not make out a receipt for on a ship in short order. Liberties. sions work a temporary hardship' No let-up is in sight, either. The snow-birds are still arriv­ on a few brothers—but, as a to escort some wealthy widow to the money, the matter should the African jungle — something immediately be referred to There are still several new Wat­ ing here, and it can be well whole is a very good rider and I'd never submit to the LOG. Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ erman ships that are going to understood, what with twenty- should remain as is. • I'd be too busy packing my gear surer. SIU, 51 Beaver Street, take crews from this coast. So two inches of snow in the hin- Brothers around here are the manpower situation will re­ ter lands up No'th, we are showing a great interest in the' for that particular assignment New York 4. N. Y. myself. In advising the Secretary- main critical for quite some time. keeping our eyes scanning the general election this year, and We all from this coast wish skies for whole flocks of 'em. are showing it by turning in a But it's not every day that we Treasurer of such transac­ Yep, we've seen Frenchy Ruf, long vote. In fact, voting in the' get a note like the one quoted tions, members should state the Brothers everywhere the. very Big Bill Brown, Rocky Benson, Port of New Orleans could very above. the name of the official and best for the New Year. Excuse us, please. A guy just Carl T. Palmequist, F..^Peredne, easily double that of last year,^ the port where the money Ray Oateif popped in to register. He's prac­ Scotty Malloy, Lorah" Harris, and last year's vote set a newwas tendered. (Ed. NiOtei Anyway, it was Blackie Bridges and Tony Pisani, record for this port. tically aboard ship now. darn nice of the guy to ask.) Post-Holiday Prospects Bright For Phllly West Coast Job Boom Continuos WARNING TO PILFERERS The Patrolman Says Shipping Good In New Orleans, Is Expected To Stay That Way Get A Reeelpt �Friday, December 31. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire LOG MEMBERSBIP SPEAKS Frenchy Surrenders; Claims Spurlock's Book Just Ain't To the Editor: use to rip one another up the back. - Then I popped the question: "Who is she?" Like the lamb in the wake of the slaughter-house goat, I followed that wicked old sinner toi the doom. These lines in her face were but avarice and greed, her lips hid the tongue of a shrew, and, her eyes had grown great with prying into other people's affairs. I have done my level best to give Brother Spurlock an ex­ planation of the fate of his (?) Boswell's "Life of Johnson." If he cannot understand it, I am afraid that I must have recourse to the text: "I have given him an explanation; I cannot provide him with an understanding!'.' Frenchy Michelet Because I feel full of the milk of human kindness and the spirit of the Yuletide, as well as a mess of catfish cooked in the inimitable manner peculiar to that acknowledged master of the culinai-y, Brother Michelet, I am going to alter the habit of a lifetime and tell Homer Spurlock what happened to that beatup old book that he—was beefing about in the LOG a few issues back, for today my cup runneth over and I would be at peace with all mankind. Were I an honest man, I would have returned the book to the American Merchant Marine Li­ brary Assn. in the first place, because, according to the flysheet, that's the people Brother Spurlock swiped it from orig­ inally anyway. But my wellknown humanitarianism trium­ To the Editor: phed over my native honesty, and I gave it to Shuler so that I was very much surprised and he might learn his letters and not a little hurt to read in the perhaps eventually even get hep November 26th issue of the SEA­ enough to puzzle out a few re- FARER'S LOG the article which cipds in one of the simpler cook stated that my place of business, the Pennsylvania Bar, was accused books. However, I've got a beef with by one of the SIU members of this guy. Spurlock myself, for "dumping the LOGs in the grwhile I am prepared to admit bage can as soon as they arrive." that he's an artist of no mean I wish to state here in this let­ abilities, I maintain that the ter that that statement is not guy don't know any more about true. The SEAFARERS LOGs depicting character than Shuler knows about cooking. When I first stumbled into Puerto Rico a few summers ago, I was immediately struck by an intriguing portrait of a brood­ ing girl hanging on the after bulkhead of Sal Coil's office. To the Editor: Ah; what a dish she was! She had full, pouting lips like vmto While reading the SEAFAR­ those that adorn those mysterious ERS LOG of Friday, November Coptic darlings who frequent the 12, 1948, I happened to notice choicer flesh marts of the lower in the feature "Seafarer Sam reaches of the Nile. Her eyes Says" that the new transporta­ Were great brown pools that tion ride is up for re-examina­ promised to drown sorrows that tion by the membership. could swim eVen better than There is one transportation mine, and the lines of her face item X would like to bring to suggested that she could re­ light and try and have clarified. solve the very riddle of the It involves an experience on my last ship—an Isthmian scow. Sphinx itself. I joined this vessel, the Steel PATRON OF THE ARTS Rover, in New Orleans, signed I immediately sought out the coastwise articles, and later artist, who proved to be none payed off in New York. We other than the versatile Homer then signed foreign articles and Spurlock, and . I was loud, if not made a four months trip to In­ lucid, in my praise. I prated dia. When we returned we paid learnedly of chiaroscure, linear off in New Orleans; but were delineation, and all the other not paid transportation (even two-bit words that these daubers though the port of signing on was New York). These articles read. Port of engagement—and Found Baltimore of course I was first engaged in New Orleans. Hospital Staff Some of the crew collected Attentive, Kind transportation, but only the ones who came on in New York. To the Editor: I think there should be some Please permit me enough discussion on this point and if space in the LOG' to thank the possible changed to the port of doctors and nurses out at the signing the foreign articles. Baltimore Marine Hospital for Thanks a million for sending the kind attention and service the LOG to my home address. given to me while I was dryJames C. Mitchell docked there recently. (Ed. Note: This ship was Any of our brothers who may paid off correctly, as the port need hospitalization will never of engagement, not the port regret turning in there. of signing articles, determines eligibility for transportation.) F. P. Jeffords KEEPING A HEAD UP Seafarer Bill Jones demonstrates the correct manner for cleaning a fire on a coal-burning Lakes ship, the John W. Davis. Brother Jones has put his shovel aside and is now attending Michigan State College. BarOwner Answers'Dumping Logs'Charge Member Inquires As To Procedure At Ship's Payoff which are sent to my place of business each week are very popular with my customers and have a special place on my show­ case at the back of the bar, where .they are always put as soon as they arrive, and where they are always cheerfully given to anyone who wishes pne. Having been a seaman and union man myself, several years ago, I- respect all linion literature, I respect seamens' imions, and what they stand for, and what they are fighting for.- As I rely a good part on patronage by SIU men, it is inconceivable that I would do such a thing. A man does .not kill the goose that lays the golden egg. For a long time now, I have been a friend of members of the SIU, especially when the men are on the beach. I have rooms which they rent and live in. I have lent them money, I have let them live • in my rooms, when they had no money. In closing, Mr. Editor, I wish to say that my policy has always been to be as com-teous as pos­ sible to all my customers, to aid them if I can, to satisfy them, to make them comfortable and happy while on my premises. I shall continue to adhere to this policy. Sam Chago Pennsylvania Bar San Juan Shipmates Miss Pal Honeymooning In Sunny Tampa To the Editor: r We will be very much obliged if,you would print the following in the next issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Even though it has only been a few days since Brother Frank Bose, Chief Electrician, has left us, we already miss him a great deal. All we know is that he retired his book and went honeymooning to Tampa, Florida, but we don't exactly know whether he is com­ ing back or not. We figure he is enjoying his honeymoon. ' DUCKED FLAKES Mr. and Mrs. Bose sure will be happy to hear that they dodged the snow of Dec. 15 and Dec! 19. We're sorry to advise Frank that we haven't received any word from the "Rock." Neither Lin­ coln or Tommy Murray has' let us know anything so far. The better for us if we don't hear anything about it because then we wUl be sure that you'll come ' back to New York, : get your book out of retirement and • ship out again to that unforgetable "Rock," where the sun­ shine is waiting for you. But just the "sunshine"—don't get us wrong. As a matter of fact, we will wait for the Hilton and find, out the score. So keep in touch with us, Frank. Meanwhile, we wish both of you — Mr. and Mrs. Bose -7- a Merry Christmas, a Happy fTew Year and a wonderful hoheynioon. Ralph 'V. Orliz ' Dominick Darrigo SCENE IN THE PORT OF MANILA : -• r .- This phoio of czewmembers aboard Ihe SS Queens Vielory. an Isthmian scow, was taken by Ludovico (Manila Watch) Agulto, when the vessel docked at pier 13 a couple of weeks ago. Representing all three departments the men pictured are Pete Vorke, Chuck Gladhill, Mar­ cel Rialland, Fred Loplanta, Clinton Webb, D. Moller and H. Hancock. They were standing watches when Agulto boarded the ship. Most of the crew were ashore seeing the sights at the time. Agulto says the Queens Victory Seafarers were interested to hear about the signing of the nevr Isthmian contract. He, of course, distributed the latest copies of the SEAFARERS LOG to the crew, as is his custom whenever an SIU vessel hits the Pacific port. . •'I �Paoe Six THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORjajiia trs ASSOCIATION LOG 1 Weoa^ «itK AMERICAN «OCRATION frWM Ubor PniidtMt 2^^ • rtrlkLf®-' SCenCTAMV-TMIAl JAMU A. fUrrAIMC. M lOCAl M. ^AtAtOtNT MMOM A. WOWMWAIAMT. tV L«tJI». t 7iA«T vicc pnesiocNT • A. AAewtrr. AirraauAA. KA« •KCANO VICC^FACSIOINT TWO*. J. owmukH. >*M«*Vll.Lt. • TMIRO VtCC.MtStDKNT niANN c. aHtA, aim*, «o«t AliplO Ol a! > LaiB-' onoANixao < "^.' 1440 '""..NH- MPioer INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRCSIOENt NATHAN WBirrHKIMin . . •*• «*UT ITTM tT.. H V CIMCk* •••?•?.• 4^^ J" r^ft l*^CI>^ttfn« ••s. ail. 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H. «• eAHUCb J. mtitmt. eAakAMSk CAne December 23, 191|B •KVtNTH VtCf-entatDENT tewARD * eNAt. p»«iu»eii«4iA. e*. l^OCAL 8^4 ^SSS, icllann VMSRIS^ p*"»» ?»«• S3i „ Toiv ""SlsSss^ E,ece»toer IS COVJHO*- 1940 |4Ns OF rx> '•®»2a ' V o» *^«*»Lesn ^O, Tf*-"' HtV< o.» .flUf • v(«S< -RBATA'**' •/ '<A -^Oo * QJI JAUH t otANt 1940 JOHNSON Alnelotl^ ^ ^"'wAy. «Bd Meier «»e«proy.„o# America ^ BAKERY AMD CONFECTIOMERV WORKERS' LOCAL UMIOM hO. 10 -t TWlMlir 1?' 4 ANtUeied ftl Bp AmencQn Fed« Kew terk State F Albany Central .<P-A «0N£ *"•13 «iid •»v -~-Z>' ^,o. ••'•Won 0/1., Aifij/g, am^ .. "O'loo -» - '""ca rofir •".JY. So. bl%l ^e ee ma rU"-" / , to*** ^ «la«i ii:6 WMBA flie 8IW i» i ;5S to * .T 1 5' $V PP i ^ ^ Ls s f a «• i J/ £ %^n M«.a^ M •5V,„ •* • •V'...^-* : r--'- r' - -' :ir;\>«;ji^,."- . -• • V.-.. • vl- ;.'W- r v.-.-sf"'- - : •,'-1 -:'5* - ft, - IStC' / #'/,^' 1/ > �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS 1,/r Legion Crew Returning From Run Wanderlust Is A Woman By C. A. NISLEIN I know not what the end may bring, For I want not to go, but must— I'm cursed by a restless "love, I love "Lady Wanderlust." \k- I iV^^, • •:?"•: ' " '• fi' . •jv" '• v.' .:•• A?*' Friday. December 31. 1948* LOG And I know: You're wild as a west wind roaring. Round the seaways of the world. Fast as a Yanlcee-clipper ship Neath a free-man's flag xmfurled. .. A scheming nymph of man's destruction Whose soul is all you're after. Once gaining this, it's cast aside, A playtoy of your laughter. With poison on your red, red lips. For men who are fools alone. For having kissed the tempting tips. Their souls are not their own. To look into your eyes is madness. To accept your challenge, pain. For you'll send the fool around the world. His search forever vain. And you'll taunt him, haimt him, onward, Down the tarantelle of years. You'll break his heart a thousand times And burn his eyes with tears. Still yet, I wonder: When the weary soul within me Can no longer bear this life. And my body, beaten, battered Can no more fight the strife. Will you look with scorn upon me. This man whom you saw fit to rule? And laugh, and send me hellward. Another wandering fool? Or will you take me gently to you. Rest my head upon- your breast. And give to me, the love I've searched for, ' North, East, South and West. MYSTERY IN SAN JUAN To the Editor: The Legion Victory left New York December 10, destined for New Orleans to lay-up. To most of us, gathered by the "senti­ ments expressed in the mess- HEADING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 1 m. iiO IWli iii llfi giisssis? iSSSil WMmi City of Alma crewmembers perched on deck squint questioningly into the camera. Ship made a run to the Far East and hit the States in time for the crew to celebrate Christmas and New Year's in-the States. The men are, back row, left to right—Jack O'Brien, Pete Pedersen, Whity Palmer, Chico Miniez, Joe Duha; middle row—Swede Berglund, Ed Calahan, John Robson, Howard Moxil, Eaton; front row— Bernie Friedman, Barney Barnes, Ronald Burton. Dinner In New Orleans Made Real Thanksgiving: Gardner To the Editor: On Thanksgiving Day here in New Orleans there was quite a number of brothers on the beach who enjoyed a Thanksgiving in the best tradition of the day, even though they were far from To the Editor: / I ft vJ •////•'. • IV \ .'A <SL ||9S>t*KW l.i«Hr This sketch is the subject of a lot of speculation down in San Juan. No one knows who the artist is. The particular idece of art was found under -the door by the Dispatcher as he opened the hall one recent morning. Anyway it was sub­ mitted to the LOG. which is printing it herewith in the hope that it will bring joy to a group of Seafarers somewhere— perhaps the Waterman Morning Light crewmembers. iff ili IIP Dorothy Grew Asks Information On 60-Day Rule Vt.y' 'kf!/J/ 'fW room during the - trip, the best feature of this run was the fact that the ship was going one way and therefore we woulc get transportation money. I'll ex­ plain. We the undersigned members of the crew of the SS Dorothy would appreciate clarification of Shipping Rule No. 35, Section C, which pertains to the sixty day continuous employment or one round trip for Permitmen. We were told in the Philadel­ phia Hall that Permitmen on coastwise vessels were allowed to stay the full sixty days without being pulled off, inasmuch as the trips are only for a period of four to five weeks. ^ In Baltimore Permitmen have been pulled off the ships regard­ less of the len^h of the trip. We do not think this is right because it is so very hard for a permitmen to ship but. Clarification of this rule will end much misimderstanding among coastwise and near-by foreign trips. 21 crewmembers SS Dorothy (Ed. Note: The intention of the rule is to aiUow all men at least sixty days on the ship. If a voyage ends sho^ of the sixty days, the permitman may' stay aboard for another trip.) home and, in many cases, al­ most broke. Thanks to the dinner spread in the Seafarers' New Orleans Hall, members of the SIU were able to observe the holiday in true festive • fashion. On the main floor of the Hall, the program started at 1 P.M. with a blessing given by a local priest. The gang then turned to on the dinner, which included the finest roast turkey and ham with all the trimmings, plus an unlimited supply of beer. The affair was a gay one. De­ spite all the beer at the bro­ thers' disposal there was no per­ forming. We know that many of the brothers would have been eating hamburgers for dinner, a fact which added to the spirit of the-occasion. A few of the n)en who ' got on in New York lived' in the South 'and were planning to spend the holidays home, and quite a few of the North coun­ try boys planned to ship out from New Orleans. So what hap­ pens when we arrive in N.O., but Isthmian hands oqt a rail­ road ticket to all. Naturally this causes us a little inconvenience, and a change of plans. Reluctantly we accept the tic­ ket, and prepare to face the cold blasts, of New York again. Now. this is nobody's fault, for the new contract with Isthmian stip­ ulates they can give us railroad tickets, first class, or the cash equivalent thereof. ROUGH EXPERIENCE Few of us though, would ride to New York on a sleeper which takes about 40 hours, preferring the streamliner which takes 28 hours or the bus which takes about 38. I want' to say now that I'm writing this letter pure­ ly as an experience, without brickbats for anyone, "but most of you brothers can appreciate the. following items. Meals for Dreakfast range from $1.10 to $1.75, an extra cup of coffee costs $.30. Diiuier $1.50 to $2.75, supper, if you're hungry, same price as dinner, and if you don't mind the expense you'll go the whole hog if you want to fill up. While playing cards with some of the gang I absent-mindedly ordered a ham sandwich. $1.50, the solemn-faced waiter says. And, brother, what was in be­ tween the slices would cost too much for caviar in the same portion. The employees of this train (Louisville & Nashville Rail­ road) were courteous, if businessike. They have no easy job to ae sure, seeing that they have to please such an odd assort­ ment of humanity^ - and they have to depend to an extent on gratuities to get along. But nei­ ther the service or the train ride, is worth what they charged for meals. To pass from this, one can buy liquor (small bottles of bourbon), or carry your own. The only reservation to drinking is not to act like you're on a lost weekend. In conclusion, I want to say that they were a fine bunch of men on this run, which was signal for the teamwork dis­ played in the Deck gang, and harmony in aU departments. John J. Flynn UNTIRING EFFORTS Chief credit for the fine party must go to Brother Bull Sheppard, our agent. It was by his untiring efforts that the affair went off so well. I am sure that he must feel very proud and happy for this event which meant so much to the brothers on the beach. The party involved a lot of extra work for the officials, but we know they were just as happy about it as anyone else. This was a fine example bf the fact that the leadership of the SIU is always enterprising. They are always looking for ways to improve conditions for the membership, not only on board ship, but" on the beach as well. Here again Brother Sheppard has shown himself to be right on the baH. James Gardner freetln Holiday Greetings from the men on the ships and -ashore are still arriving in the LOG office. Some of the brothers and friends of the Union who wish the best of the season to the members of the SIU ar.e: Seafarers in Staten Island Ma­ rine Hospital, Jewell Kelley of the 219 Club, Angel Rodriguez and the Baltore crew. Jack Shrimpton, Seymour Heinfling, Labor League for Political Edu­ cation (APL), James Purcellj Red Campbell, an anonymous booster of the LOGj crew of the Marine Arrow, Stan Babrowskl. -,5^1 �Friday, December 31, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Two Opposing Viewpoints On Union's Payoff Ruling Below axe letters from the membership giving their views on the . Union transportation rule. In line with , the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the .opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to lake transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at u port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in eases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. LOG Page Nine Efficiency, Well-informed Members Reason SIU Sets Pace, Member Says To the Editor: as the most efficient of the mari­ time unions—and I think a Un­ ion's efficiency is measured by what it does for the guj-^s who belong. to it. There are several good rea­ sonswhy we Seafarers can boast of an efficient Union. In my opinion the reasons are these:KNOW SCORE First of all, our membership knows what's going on. We're probably the best-informed mem­ bership on the waterfront. We have a Union newspaper that's devoted solely to matters of in­ terest to the seamen in our un­ ion. As a matter of fact, not only Seafarers find it the most readable maritime paper, but I've met lots of guys from other unions who read our paper in preference to their own every I've been promising myself time. that I'd write a letter to the Another reason for our sound LOG for a long time to .say some position is that we stick to our of the things that I've been policy of making our Union thinking about. At last I got work for the economic better­ around to it. ment of our membership. -We From what I've seen of de­ haven't wasted any of our velopments in the maritime field, strength on struggles between and I have been watching them different factions and we don't pretty closely, I'd say we of go in foi- political action as an the SIU have been doing okay. organization. I can't help making compari­ A third reason is our strike sons between our SIU and other efficiency. We've been in some outfits, when 1 read what's go­ tough beefs—tough and import­ ing on. The conclusions I've ant. But none of them have been drawn make me feel damned prolonged. We've been able to To the Editor: To the Editor: sure I've been making a good wind them up quickly. Short and sweet beefs certainly means The recently adopted trans­ There was a meeting held investment every time I pay my dues. we're on the ball in this de­ aboard the SS Arizpa recently portation rule calling for men to All around, the SIU stands out partment. and the most important topic take their transportation money discussed was the new ruling COMPETENCE COUNTS and quit their ship when the concerning transportation. My last reason, but not the vessel pays off in a port other With the exception of one least, for our efficiency is that than the one in which she signed man, it was unanimously voiced the great majority of our mem­ articles should have the approval to be against such a ruling. Var­ bership are competent seamen. ious opinions were given and of all members of the SIU. In gaining top wages and con­ most of them were based on To the Editor: picture of the "anti" commies; it ditions for the membership, our Take the Permitmen: In the sound logic, but the important If you've nothing to do some twists a mess of facts to do it, Union feels it has an obligation bulk of the situations where factors were as follows: to supply the best men for the evening and want to get a belly­ however. The new ruling does away transpoi-tation is involved the Claude Lucas jobs. ful of laughs, read the phony with job security for those who A section of our contract says permitmen aboard would have to are not on regular runs, such as article on the NMU in the De­ "that the Union agrees to fur­ pile off the ship any. way be­ those of the Mississippi ships. It cember 25 issue of Saturday nish the company with capable, cause of the 60-day rule. These was pointed out that the key Evening Post. According to the competent and physically fit splashy story, entitled "How Our men a,re not encountering any jobs, such as Steward, Chief persons." Seamen Bounced The Commies," new hardship imder the new Cook, Bosun have to stay on the some of the NMU Pie cards As a guy who goes to sea for beach for a considerable time rule. A permitman learned when a living, and is proud of his should be called "Commie Killhe was issued his permit that he before shipping. After so long work, I'd like to know that I must follow book members in a time they make a ship and the According to the article the belong to an outfit that holds lasts for six weeks and then taking a job and that he must trip competence as a requirement for they find themselves back on NMU followed the commie line quit his ship after sixty days the beach for seven or eight'for eight years but finally saw To the Editor: a job. That's what will be res­ aboard. Under the new trans­ the light, it was then a battle to By this time I'm used to peo­ pect for all of us. The com­ weeks. portation rule, which affects both The 'bs that come on the the death. The writer didn't say ple giving seamen a hard time. panies recognize this too. That permits and books alike, he, in board are based on rotary ship-1 what it was that caused some of Anybody that's been ai'ound ^ section makes us a responsible the majority of the cases, will ping and are accepted as such..the fakers to see the light. awhile knows that it's a struggle union of responsible and cap­ already have served more than All the men on the beach can't Anyway, the rib-tickling part if j'ou go to sea for a living. able men. In winding this up, I say to sixty days on the vessel. wait until a regular run job is where the writer of the article That's why we Seafarers have Bookmember also should not comes up. We have to take ^ dwells on the Isthmian campaign, had to build,^ such a strong all the Brothers: We're right up find any great difficulties what job and what ship that According to the article the com­ Union. If we didn't have our in front. Let's work to stay wrought by the new rule. The comes up on the board. mies lost the Isthmian fleet be­ organization our enemies would there. Joe Cashmir. membership of the SIU (book- The meeting thus agreed that'cause they were devoting all pick us off like clay pigeons. When I read about that Hoff­ men) is equal to the number of if one part of the membership' their time to internal union polijobs available. A bookman may enjoy job security all the mem- tics. The article continues on man plan to quit shipping 50 find that \mder the rule he will bers should. Either throw the ^ this point and states that the im- percent of the Marshall Plan, .have to change his ship a little entire idea in the ash can or portant thing for the commies bulk cargoes in American bot-1 more often but he will have no make everyone of the members was not to organize Isthmian but toms, it hurt and hurt plenty. difficulty in taking another one. j get off at the end of each voy-|to organize the union's elections You don't pick 10,000 jobs fori Family men should not have any j age. However, the ruling could and insure the defeat of "non"- American seamen off trees and that's the price of the plan if it fears of long periods on the be modified to read that if a communists. To the Editor: beach if they hold books. The man accepts transportation he, From where I sat during the succeeds; jobs available to bookmen are in must get off, but if he refuses Isthmian campaign the NMU was That news hurt me, like it I read the LOG from cover-tonumbers great enough to elimi­ to accept his money, he can doing a lot more than trjring to must have hurt lots of other guys cover every issue, and it is a nate any long period on the stay aboard. dump the administration. I saw around the waterfront. But it helluva good paper. The issues It is absurd to think of pass* beach. a hell of a lot of NMU or- didn't surprise me — I expect I find most interesting, holvever, ing a rule that only allows a ganizers on the ships and tons of most anything. are the ones that cany the digest OKAYS TURNOVER What did surprise me was the of all the Branch meetings and man to work for a given period NMU literature being thrown One of the arguments advanced of time. A man should be al-j around. Remember those nice terrific support our Union got—' shipping figures of all ports. Practically at a glance I can, against the new rule is that it lowed to work as long as he | "T" shirts they handed out to and is getting—from the rest of organized labor. tell how many men registered in ireally doesn't improve shipping sees fit just as long as he is Isthmian seamen? When things look a little dark, each port and how many were because the men piling off the producing results that are satis­ The fact of .the matter is that the SIU threw better organizers it feels damned good to know shipped. And that was a pretty ships replace men on the beach factory to all concerned. and thus the number of men on Should -this ruling remain in and more typical seamen into the there are hundreds of thousands good idea to breakdown the fig­ the beach, is always the same. Of effect then the men on regular isthmian drive. The organizing of organized working: men and ures for each department. As a course the number is always the runs are receiving far more ad- job done by the SIU was far women in this coui.try who get result I have been able to get same if the membership and vantages than are those that ^ better organized and better re­ sore when someone tries to sand­ an accurate picture of shipping bag a seamen. conditions and job possibilities number of contracted ships re­ take their jobs off the board a^' ceived by Isthmian seamen. the jobs come up. Job securit^ Times must be changing. This in the various ports. No phony claim of "we were mains constant. The point is rea- fighting two we're not fighting battles" can exi I.WW wcii.u,;;o WA-, time -o o alone. In fact, these figures are a sort that a more equal distribution is one. o£ .the. fundamental sons of unionism, and forcing a ^use the NMU from its loss to From list of supporters published of barometer of the general ship­ of work is made. man off a ship because of a on the front page of last week's ping situation. • So far it seems that a lot of few transportation dollars is a the SIU in this battle. LOG, it sui-e looks like we Sea­ And since I like to know The men of Isthmian saw a snap judgments have been made long cry from job security. farers have friends in labor—lots what's going on at the meetings more efficient union in opera­ without allowing the ride time to In closing, the undersigned of friends. A lot of American throughout our Union, the sum­ prove itself. A little more time crewmembers wish to go on tion and top maritime contracts, people are behind the SIU. mary of the branch meetings' in operation should prove the record as being definitely op­ and threw in their lot with the And if the guys in thft new minutes come in handy. SIU. The SIU policy of concen­ rule to meet the approval of the posed to such a ruling. trating all of its efforts into one Congress that's meeting in Janu­ These minutes are the next entire membership. 21 Crewmembers campaign paid off in the Isth­ ary are hep guys, they'll listen best thing to actually being pres­ Jackson Tireilo 1 SS Arizpa mian drive. We gained a fieet of to what the people have to say. ent. They're especially interest­ ships and the Isthmian seamen And I'd like to remind them that ing after you've paid off a ship Space prohibits the printing of all letters received to date gained the best imion in the the majority of people in this and you v/ant to check back to country are the workingmen and see what's been doing while on the transportation rule. Future issues will carry letters now field. The commies disruption is far women. you've been at sea. on file, among them communications from the following from finished in the NMU; The last congress didn't pay I hope you'll continue to run individuals and crews: Partha E. Jernigan. George Dunn, SS there'll" be plenty of turmoil and any attention to the|e people. these two features. For my William R. Davie. R. H. - Guiberson, SS Robin Sherwood, fireworks in, that outfit for a But look what happened to a dough, they're tops-in LOG read­ lot of them who were in it. long time to come. ing. Franklyn Webb, John J. Flynn. The ax-ticle paints a nice rosy Charles Hollanger John Bransinski PRO: Sees No Harm CON: Ask All Or None "«l Magazine Boost Of NMU Rates Razz From Oldtimer Member Hails Labor Stand On EGA Move Finds Minutes, Shipping Figures LOG Highlights HI �\m PBS» Ten Sea&aieeSimiix CUT and RUN 1 LOG Friday. Decembe* 31, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings DEL VIENTO. Oct. 31 — BiU stewards department overtime be -- - Howe, Chairman; Raymond Tay settled to satisfaction of Union. lor. Secretary. Delegates reported W. Tracy elected ship's delegate M r; and was instructed to take care no major beefs. Motion by Melock to see if it is possible to of ship's business at payoff. have the Oilers move into the 4 4 4 Wipers' foc'sle. Motion con­ KATHRYN, Nov. 17—A. Oqudemning the medical relief of­ endo. Chairman; W. Fohian, Sec­ fered by Purser and Captain retary. Motion carried to accept Motion by Schoenrock that the delegates' reports. Motion by meat box be inspected upon the Guelluite, seconded by G. Ayala, arrival of the ship in port. The that arrangements be made with present supply of meat is of very company to install book cabinet poor quality. Patrolmen to check in crew's mess in order to keep slopchest for foul weather gear all reading material in a safe at payoff. place. Motion by F. Cornier, sec­ Vote of thanks given Steward onded by Torres, that all port­ 4 4 4 GOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 31 and Second Cook for the fine xmoertcm ierms -fclicrf'4<ie lAwenb^w —John Ross, Chairman; John R. jobs they've done. One minute holes be painted before sailing public is <x<\a\(As\- "Hie f>kin ^ EC A (leod Tilley, Secretary. Delegates re­ of silence for Brothers lost at sea. from New York. Motion by Cornier, seconded by L. Carbone, ported everything running F^iul HofFwion to scaWe-Hfe Awen'caH 4 4 4 that arrangements • be made to smoothly. Crew agreed to send TOPA TOPA, Oct. 31 — John have xiew hooks installed to in /blaiciiawf McinVie. All cngtA^scuKsliVidiVicla letter to the LOG on the MarshalL Chairman;. John Lin­ room to hang clothes on. uc7 members should u>KHeioT^«/4k>fBtKiw, Union's transportation rule. Let­ coln. Secretary. Motion by M«- every Under Good and Welfare several ter to be written by Luke Col shall, carried, that a new supply tV8SideKTf-*Thiwci»i, cwd Sewrhr 9kfl€& Brothers took the floor to discuss lins. Education: Brother Tilley of mattresses be put aboard and several topics of interest to all 'Bridqes. Iid <addHidH,ael;ii^€mbers ff read off a list of clarification in that separate copies of requisi­ hands. One minute of silence the agreement given to him by tion be given the heads of all qour Tamili'es uytcf qour-friencfs io wt'ftt, observed in memory of departed the Boston agent. " Motion ^ by departments. Good and Welfare: Brothers lost at sea. •HieiK -fo 4heiK 'Repi'^eSeiTlqfiv^ Ross to post the clarifications on Members discussed the need for the bulletin board in the rec­ bringing all beefs up at the Sewcrhors J reation room. One minute of meeting rather than elsewhere. silence for Brothers lost at sea. Discussion on repairs needed for washing machine. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 4 4 4 SANTORE, Nov. 11 —WiUiam DEL MUNDO, Oct. 31—Mur- Sears, Chairman; - Maurice Gil­ ray. Chairman; James Bell, Sec­ lespie, Secretary. Delegates made By HANK 4 4 4 retary. Delegates Swayne, Turi- their reports. Motion carried NEW LONDON, Oct. 30— son and James Bell reported that three delegates meet to de­ This week we have plenty of items about the brothers here, Chairman not given; Edward their departments as being in or­ cide on ways and means of there and everywhere... From San Juan, Brother George Litch­ field writes about the people who donated something towards Chanle, Secretary. Delegates re­ der. Report made that Captain cleaning various unlicensed per­ making their SIU Thanksgiving Dinner a success. Some of the ported number of books and per­ tias stated that cigarettes are sonnel's quarters, report to name donors were Miguel Such, Facundo Air Lines, Andelix Sanchez mits in ' their departments. available any time the slopchest departments to be cleaned and of the Hotel Sanchez, the crew of the Wild Ranger, Senor Gon­ Brother Porter elected ship's is opened. New Business: Ship's by whom. Men not fulfilling zalez Candy Store, Claudio Refrigeration Service, the newspaper delegate. Motion carried to send delegate Cauble asked the men to theii' duties are to be fined and man and photographer from the newspaper El Emparcial, and a letter to Headquarters endors­ keep quarters, heads, mess- proceeds turned over to SIU in ing ship's permitmen for books. rooms and g a 11 e y St clean. others. i Baltimore Marine Hospital. Un­ Statement drawn up for presen­ Electrician reported that it is der Good and Welfare, a vote of tation to Patrolman. Concerned not necessary for all blowers Oldtimer Frank Gardner, the stamp collector, writes that Mate hitting crewmember with a to be turned out in order thanks was extended to Steward he and "Carioca Red" Charles Benway send their New Year f ashlight. Steward asked investi­ to blow tubes. Motion requested and his department for outstand­ greetings to all brothers. They're on a slow ship with a good gation of Mate and Captain a carbage disposal unit be in­ ing courtesy and fine food served. 4 4 4 crew, good officers and a decent skipper... Several months searching foc'sles and lockers. stalled when ship hits New Or­ YANKEE DAWN, Nov. 14—0.~ ago Brother Martin. Machel said he was working ashore One man missing $125. leans. One minute of silence for It. Rhodes, Chairman; E. Kasnawmaking boilers for our salt water wagons over there in the Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 sky. Secretary. Previous meet­ town of Akron, Ohio. Well, could that be Brother Machel ALCOA CORSAIR. Oct. 30— ing's read and accepted. Depart­ in New York right now? Clarke, Chairman; A. L. Stement delegates gave their re­ hens. Secretary. Crewmembers S. 4. i ports. Stewards delegate stated Brother Herbert Doyle, who says he would like to hear from missing from meeting to be fined that some of the needed repairs any of his shipmates, is working at present for the tJ. S. Forest $5. Ship's treasurer reported the were made during the voyage. Service in Greenlee, Virginia. He also wishes all brothers good fund as standing at $124.26. Dele­ Suggested that we contact Pa­ luck in keeping the SIU far ahead of all other maritime unions gates reported number of books trolman upon our arrival in ... Brother John Fox Leinster, disabled down in South Carolina, and permits in their departments. Tampa and have him straighten is another brother who has said it's a great thing to see the Motion by Dowling that ship out air books and permits, since 4 4 4 menibers acting ashore and aboard ship as true rank and file concur in recommendation to LA SALLE, Nov. 11 — A. this ship had rather a fast pay­ union men, keeping the SIU strong in every way... Harry "Pop- send copies of ship's minutes to Campbell, Chairman; L. White, off in Bucksport, Maine. Vessel eye'' Cronin thanks the crew of the SS Corsair for their Christmas the Cavalier and Clipper. Motion Secretary. AU delegates reports has been shuttling from port to contributions to the brothers hospitalized in the New Orleans by Danny Byrnes that a cold accepted. Motion by J. Flynn, port, and -Patrolman found it supper be served on Monday Marine hospital. seconded by J. Higgins, that hard to locate. Under Good night in New Orleans. Good steps be taken to insure coopera­ and Welfare there was a 5> S. i. and Welfare: Suggestion that The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes ship's delegate check up on post­ tion among members of the en­ thorough discussion of the A&G of the following brothers: William McBride of Missouri, age, rates for mail home. Sug­ gine department doing sanitary District registration rules. One Clarence Hemby of Florida. Jack Lewis of Missouri, Grin gestion that there be more quiet work. Amended by S. Furtado minute of silence for our de­ Gavin of Michigan, William Howell of Alabama, Antone at night in the alleyways. One that any member failing to per­ parted Brothers. Lamego of Massachusetts, James Tutwiler of North Carolina, minute of silence for Brothers form his sanitary duties be re­ Roy Belz of California, Patrick Coponiti of West Virginia, Low­ lost at sea. Sixty-eight members ferred to payoff Patrolman. Car­ ried by majority. Motion by ell Swan of Delaware, Crowder Story of Virginia, Edmimd Mul- present at the meeting. Furtado, seconded by Isaacs, that ford of New Jersey. Nicholas Korsak of New Jersey. crew's laundi'y, deck head and t 4. t those quarters not painted this trip be painted before sign-on on Lost and Found Dept.: Looking for shipmates, fellas? Well, next trip.. It was agreed by •Brother George Vago. is now a private, turning to daily with 4 4 4 majority of engine department the Eighth Engineers in Japan... Brother Chester Ritter is work­ ROBIN TUXFORD, Nov. 14— that Wiper be fined $10 for vio­ ing for the St. Joseph Lead Company of Flat River, Missouri. 4 4 4 W' T. Mackin, Chairman; J. J. He says that if any shipmates are passing through this town STEEL VENDOR, Oct. 31— lation of four-point resolution ^luitt. Secretary. Delegates re­ they're welcome to see how lead is mined... Brother Frederick Tom Cochan, Chairman; Grover outlining sanitary duties of de­ ported that things were pretty Walker mentions he's, anchoring down for a few months in White, Secretary. Delegates re­ partment members. One minute ported minor beefs in their de­ of silence for those Brothers lost smooth in their respective depart­ Kitchener, Canada. Happy New Year, Brother Walker. ments. Ship is to be fumigated. partments. New Business; Motion at sea. * 4 4 A vote of thanks is to go to the carried to make up draw list and Brother Ed Larkin, the electrician, now working down in ask the Captain tr< wire in for ALCOA PURITAN, Nov. 14— Savoy Hotel in Lourenco Mar­ Las Piedras, Venezuela, writes that night life is very touchy money. Motion carried that three O. Stevens, Chairman; C. L. ques for supplying the ship with since fheir last revolution. Brother Larkin says that when­ men subject to charges be turned Stringfellow, Secretary. Motions the latest LOGs. Shipping rules ever he has the time he goes aboard an SIU ship and steers over to Patrolman. Motion car­ carried to accept previous min­ were discussed for the benefit them towards the movies, bars, etc. ashore with his station ried to write up list of work utes and delegates' reports. Other of tripcarders. All book mem­ wagon, since there is no transportation available. We presume done by coolies in Calcutta and motions carried: That each de­ bers were urged to vote in Union Ed means taxis, etc. Brother Larkin also mentions a good have bookmen sign it. Purpose partment delegate contact the elections upon arrival in port. thing—the fact that the USS down there brings the SIU crews is to see what can be done about head of each department for Crew discussed usual disputes; our LOGs and other books. Well, we wish Ed a happy New it. Good and Welfare: Discussion overtime purposes; that Patrol­ everything seems to be okay. : Year and "mucho" appreciation for volunteering to help SIU on equalization of work done man see Captain about playing Slopchest was also subject of disn j?: crews ashore in Las Piedras. by men in the deck department. of ship's radio; that engine and 1 cussion. VWasKiM^im wwsfc be -bald in »o Ife-- THE SEAFARERS �FridaE7« December 31, 1(M8 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven CS Record Dooms CTMA's Rosy Promises time rate remained at $1 per men live the rugged life of for the most part engaged in the SIU charge of corhpany tankermen and the SIU freight- coastwise or nearby foreign op­ unionism, a fact which will make hour. In September 1948, four ship and tanker seamen take erations, runs which usually take every seaman in the Cities Serv­ about two weeks. ice fleet regard that organifhtion months ago, SIU tanker wages home the extra money. Normally, in the shipping in­ as a horrible joke. rose to $225.50 for ABs, $295 for BUM CHOW dustry, tankers and coastwise The lawyer and company in­ Bosuns, $243.50 for Deck Mainte­ freighters are the best feeding spired CTMA campaign of mudnance, $267 for Chief Cooks, $190 Is more proof of the com­ ships, inasmuch as the ships are slinging and truth-distortion has for Messmen, $225.50 for FWT pany's intent to do nothing SIU SCALES LEAD always near fresh supplies. Yet, been aimed at smearing the name and Oilers, $196 for OS, and $220 needed? Hardly, but messroom In July 1947, SIU- tanker ABs for Wipers. conversation will be sparked by among other things, CS tankers of the SIU. CTMA, however, has were getting $205, Pumpmen get milk only on the,northern offered nothing concrete to bol­ the following: BIG DEAL $285, Chief Cooks $245; as com ster its claim to legitimate end. Why are so many seamen in pared with $200.50 for Cities Did Cities Service increase its unionism. Look at the continuous red Service ABs, $261.50 for Pump wages? They increased the over­ Cities Service complaining about leading and chiseling on legiti­ The SIU, on the contrary, the quality of the food being men and $239.50 for Chief Cooks, time rate for the few overtime mate overtime: needs only to stand on its record. served? The stopping of overtime at 12 The true facts the character of Cities Service paid $1 per hour hours they hand out to the men. Why are petitions often cir noon on Saturday in port, when CTMA are reaching the men of to all unlicensed ratings for over As far as any wage increase— culated, with no results, con the ship actually sails in the the Cities Service fleet, in spite time work, as compared to the NO. Cities Service men are to demning the ability of certain middle of the afternoon. of the attempt by the company SIU scale of $1.10 for ratings this day getting the old scaleCooks and Stewards who hold The cutting of actuaT overtime and CTMA to supress and distort making less than $210 base pay inferior to th^ wages of any monthly, and $1.40 for those other groups of American sea­ their jobs through influence with worked as much as an hour in the truth. Guard's at the company gates making over $210 base pay men. No giveaways from the ship and shoreside officials, or in the report. The absence of over­ condemnation of the quality or time for work after 5 PM and and stool pigeons aboard ship monthly. company here. Men sailing quantity of the food? before 8 AM in any port, for­ will not prevent the truth from The company's policy hasn' Cities Service tankers should Why are Cities Service men eign or American, while loading reaching the men of the Cities changed recently. In a wage compare the different rates and dissatisfied with the food on their Service fleet. and unloading. boost won before April of this see how well the company con­ (Future articles in the SEA­ year, SIU ABs were paid $220, trolling CTMA would treat them ships? After all, these shipg are Fact after fact can be reported. The conclusion will always be FARERS LOG will continue the Bosuns $270r Deck Maintenance under CTMA. the same—CS men are being expose of CTMA.) $235, Pumpmen $290, Chief Cooks Is Cities Service company go­ milked of money legitimately $265, Messmen $185, FWT and ng to give its seamen the break theirs. The routine will con­ Oilers $220. Overtime rate on Jiey deserve by increasing their The SIU Negotiating Comtinue, with or without CTMA. SIU tankers was raised to $1.15 pay with retroactivity? Insofar as being a legitimate Biittee announced this week and $1.45. If the company does so, will it union working solely for the ED SANDERS thai the remainder of the Cities Service then raised its be because CS men are now oenefit of its members. CTMA's 'Write to Donald Miller, care of wages to $214.50 for ABs, $256.50 practically the lowest paid Amer­ contracted freight ship ope­ activities point to the contrary. Donnie's Luncheonette, 827 North for Bosims, $214.50 for Deck ican tankermen, or to counteract rators have agreed to the Instead of making clear to the Eighth Street, Reading, Pa. Maintenance, $280 for Pumpmen, the tremendous influence the $3.50 a month across-themen of the ships it exact char­ $250.50 for Chief Cooks, and SIU has among the men of the boitfd pay increase and over­ 4 4 4 acter, program, finances and of­ $179.50 for Messmen. The over- Cities Service fleet? time boosts for all ratings, ROBERT A. SLATHAM ficers, its whole make-up is one retroactive to Dec- 15, won Papers left on the Irving S. The tradition that tanker of damning question marks. from a majority of the com­ Cobb are being held for you in wages are always higher than CTMA has failed to explain to panies two weeks ago. the 4th Floor Baggage Room, those aboard freighters doesn't Arrangements have been the crews aboard the ships points New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, lold in the Cities Service fleet. completed for negotiations which a legitimate trade Union, New York. SIU, A&G District For months SIU freighter com­ with contracted tanker com­ such as the SIU, makes known 4 4 4 panies have paid higher wages panies, upon whom demands to all. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. JACOB R. ROHRBACKER ban those paid to CS men. The CTMA has not explained who William Rentz, Acent Mulberry 4540 for similar wage increases set up the $2 in dues and the Contact your mother, 440 "Ham­ BOSTON 276 State St. extra hardships tankermen en­ will be made. ilton Street, Gretna, La. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2*0140 dure are not compensated for by proposed wage scale. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Cities Service. The Cities Service 4 4 4 CTMA has failed to disprove GALVESTON 90SH—23rd St JERRAL T. SHELTON Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Get in touch with Earl Frank­ MOBILE 1 Sonth Lawrence St, lin, 1435 Polymnia Street, New Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Orleans. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 4 4 4" NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. B. JENSEN ^' Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2764 the SS Virginian (being towed paid on December 11 in Balti­ SS MADAKET NOIU^OLK 127-129 Bank St. Your gear is in the New 'Or­ Anyone knowing of the where­ to Brunswick, Georgia) broke more: Z. Bronislow, 'W. BrightBen Rees, Agent Phoae 4-10S3 leans Hall. abouts of Edward J. Bovick's away from the Great Issac. well, J. J. Tucker; R. Michael. PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. 4 4 4 M/V Farallon Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 gear, lost on this ship, Novem­ 4 4 4 LARS CARLSSON SAN FRANCISCO ... 85 Third St. ber 15, or of any debts which 'When the SS W. C. Latta was CHARLES NETTLETON, GUer Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 he has outstanding, please get salvaged and towed to Hampton A wallet containing photos, Contact Benjamin B. Sterling, SAN JUAN, PJL 252 Ponce de Leon in touch with him at 59 Clay Roads after the Latta ran out of driver's license and other papers, 42 Broadway, New York. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Street, San Francisco. fuel. 4 4 4 bearing the name Charles NettleSAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 M/V Farallon CURTIS E. NELSON ton, was found aboard the Fair» TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SL FORREST B. O'NEIL At the time of the salvaging land after the payoff in Phila­ RICHARD SCHWARTZ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Discharges belonging to you, You are asked to contact Ben­ of the Panamanian flag ship SS delphia on Nov. 12. The wallet WILMINGTON, Calif.., 227H Avalon Boulevard found on the SS John LaFarge, Ionian' Leader, March 15, 1947. is being held in the baggage jamin B. Sterling, 42 BroadWay, HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. lave been turned over to the The Ionian Leader was towed room of the New York Hall and New York. This pertains to the ^ HAnover 2-2784 Coast Guard, 42 Broadway, New into Norfolk. may be obtained "upon proper accident suffered by Rudolph York. Michaler, to which you were SECRETARY-TREASURER M/V Great Isaac identification. Paul HaU witness. • ' From March 18 to April 2, 4 4 4 DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Anyone knowing the where­ 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ Men due money from Amer­ 4 •4 4 Undsey WilUama abouts of George M. Schemm's son was being salvaged. ican-Eastern are asked to write MERVIN W. SHIPLEY ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS gear, left aboard the Monarch M/V Point Vinoenle to the company at 50 Trinity Commimicate with Jesse L. Robert hiatthews J. P. Shuler Of The Seas in August, is re­ 'When leaving Ponte, Delgada Place, New York for the money Green, c/o Samuel Segal, 11 Joseph Volplan quested to write him at Fed- Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging due. No money will be paid to Broadway, New York. eralsburg, Maryland. the SS Kern HiUs. men who call at the company's 4 4 4 SUP M/V Trinidad Head office. ^ i 4. HOWARD 1. MUMME HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. M/'V Moose Peak 'When she took over the tow Your wife asks that you get 4 4 4 Phone 5-8777 All former crewmembers who from the M/V Point Vincente M. FARR in touch with her at once. PORTLAND ......Til W. Bumside St. Beacon 4336 were on the M/'V Moose Peak on on July 9, 1947, and towed the "Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 iUCHMOND, Calif. ....257 5th St. Dec. 9, 1946, when she salved SS Kem Hills into New York men's counter, 6th fioor, SIU WILLIAM R. PHILIP Phone 2899 and towed the SS Spetsae, a on July 14, 1947. Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York There is no mail for you in the BAN FRANCISCO .59 aa^ St. Greek flag Liberty in distress 550 M/V Trinidad Head City, in regard to Receipt No. New York Hall at present. Douclas 2-8363 Salvaging the SS Sinclair 56827 issued to you for dues pay­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. miles off Bermuda, please get in 4 4 4 Main 0290 touch with Abe Rapaport, in Opaline, which ran aground at ment made in San Francisco Dec. RICHARD FORD, 26180 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. the offices of Ben Sterling, Room the mouth of Cape Fear River, 18. Get in touch with bookkeeper, Terminal 4-3131 1711, 42 Broadway, New York January 8, 1948. 6th floor, 51 Beaver St., at orice. 4 4 4 City. J. COLGAN Important. % X % Canadian District 4. 4 4. The holder of receipt number 'Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Crewmembers who were on C73953, issued by C. J. Stephens men's counter, 6th floor, MAIK VOCOLAS or ETTJ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5009 board the following M/V ocean .in New Orleans on December 18, Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New MIKES VOUKOULAS PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. You are asked to get in touch Phone North 1229 tugs during the time they sal­ is requested to get in touch with York City, regarding Receipt No. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. vaged the vessels listed below, the 6th Floor, SIU Headquarters, 56873 issued to you for dues pay­ with the Greek Consul in New Phonei 5591 are urged to get in touch with 51 Beaver Street, New York, for ment made in San Francisco York. An important letter is be­ TORONTO lllA Jarvie Street Abe Rapaport at the offices of dues credit. ing held for you. Dec. 18. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA. B.C. 602 Boughton St. Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ 4* 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 Empire 4531 way, Room 1711, New York 4, The following men are asked RAY A. WITTMAN Men who were aboard the An­ VANCOUVER ...568 Hamilton St. New York. to contact SIU Headquarters, 6th gelina on August 28, 1948, are Communicate with your father Pacific 7824 M/V Great Isaac Floor, 51^ Beaver Street, New asked to contact Benjamin Sterl- or the Vancouver SIU Hall im­ On. February 3, 1947, when York. This pertains to monies ng, 42 Broadway, New York. mediately. (Continued from Page 1) never gone to the extreme of raising its wages to equal those of Union ships. A marked wage differential has always existed between CS and SIU ships, Wages Okayeii Personals SIU HflLlS NOTICE -I �/•. Page Twelve TH E S E Ar ARE R S LOG The SIU wishes to thank the following unions who have joined the fight to keep ,EGA from scuttling the American merchant marine: •/ IS? 3 ^fUdayv DaeanlMr 31, 1948 Local 17, Local 10, Bakery and Confeclionary Workers Inlernational Union Tampa LocaL Inlernational Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers Local 325, Local 312, Local 32J, Building Service Employes' International Union San Juan Central Labor Union Local 546, Local 30L Local''1656, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners , Tampa Local, Cigar Makers International Union Retail Clerks International Association Local B-41, Tampa Local, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Philadelphia Central Labor Union ~ International Ladies Garment Workers Union Dress Joint Board, Local 62, Local 142, ILGWU Local 8, United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union 'ffew York Joint Executive Board, Local 60, Local 16. Local 302, Local 15, Local 302, Local 301, Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union International Jewelry Workers Union International Longshoremen's Assodation Local 1476, Local 340, ILA National Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Local 153, Local 205, Local 141, Local 46, Office Employes International Union District Council 9, Local 201, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Local 10, Jouxneytnen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists International Union Local 200, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry * Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Local 58, International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union Radio Officers Union Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly Local 253. Local 702, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators Local 380, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Local 79, Local 814, Local 804, Local 202, District Council; 16, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Ware­ housemen and Helpers District Lodge 1, International Association of Machinists Empire Typographical Conference, International Typographers Union Local 471, New York Newsboys Union New York Organizing Committee, National Federation of Insurance Agents New Orleans Central Trades and Labor Council Trade Union Council of Liberal Party United Hebrew Trades Association of Catholic Trade Unionists Local 21625, Display Fixture Workers Union ' Union of CARE Employees Newspaper Guild of New York Region 9, Region 9A, United Automobile, Aircraft, J^gricultural Implement Workers Local 397, International Association Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Mobile Central Trades Council Local 38, Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers & Helpers Association Local 318, Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper >lill Workers Local 802, American Federation of Musicians Galveston Labor Council Division 1342, Local 282, Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes Central Trades and Labor Coimcil of New York Baltimore Federation of Labor >. Norfolk- Central Labor Union ^ ^^ Tampa Central Trades and Labor Assembly . - ;v Baltimore Maritime Trades Council ^ Central Union Label Council of Greater New York Local 94, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 143, International Chemical Workers Union San Francisco Labor Council Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers Eastern Joint Board, Iidemational Handbag, Luggage, Belt and Novelty Workers Union Local 95, International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union Local 616, Permanent Firemen's Association New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers International Association Boston Central Labor Union New York State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Wholesale Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Salesmen � 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 December 31, 1948 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. X, No.53 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LABOR SUPPORT OF SIU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON ECA LITTLE GOOD IN CS-CTMA COMBINATION FIGHT TO SAVE US SHIPPINH NEARS CLIMAX SAVNNAH SEES RISE IN SHIPPINH WIYH NEDW YEAR NEW YORK SAILS ALONG AT FAIR SHIPPING CLIP POST-HOLIDAY PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PHILLY WEST COAST JOB BOOM CONTINUES SHIPPING GOOD IN NEW ORLANS, IS EXPECTED TO STAY THAT WAY CS RECORD DOOMS CTMA'S ROSY PROMISES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/31/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/affab31ca95c2114ddbd00b5896621cf.PDF 2a0d5c4da38f183c862afa1a842b328f PDF Text Text LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN FIGHT TO KILL HOFFMAN PLAN The protest of organized labor against the move by Paul Hoffman, ECA head, to cut American ship cargoes under the Marshall Plan rose to a storm this week as AFL, CIO and independent unions of all trades joined with the SIU in blasting the scheme. With the SIU in the forefront of the drive to save the American merchant marine, the supporting unions, in telegrams to Paul Hoffman, President Truman and members r—— of Congress, added their oppo­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA sition .to the move which would mean the destruction of a vital NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1948 No. 52 VOL. X As the LOG went to industry in the American econ­ press, word was received omy and national defense. In New York City and New from Washington by Paul York State alone, sixty-odd un­ Hall, Secretary-Treasurer of ions have thus far joined in the the A&G District, that In an unprecedented mass demonstration of labor solidarity, hundreds of unions in battle, and unions in other cities through the efforts of AFL President William Green. all occupations have rallied behind the SIU in its fight to curb the Hoffman proposal to throughout the country have AFL Secretary - Treasurer taken similar steps to show their drop American ships from Marshall Plan bulk cargo carrying. Protesting tel^ams and disfavor with the proposal. George Meaney, the many letters have been sent by these unions to President Truman; Senator Styles Bridges, Indications are that Congress representatives of labor in chairman of the EGA "Watchdog Committee"; Paul Hoffman and members of Congress. will review the Hoffman move Washington and the hun­ dreds of tmions that voiced As the LOG went to press, word has been received from the following New York when it convenes early next their protests, the Hoffman month. City and New York State unions announcing their participation with the SIU in fighting order has been postponed for Intent to do further injury the move. The number is growing hourly and it is expected that the number of par­ to the American merchant ma­ thirty days to permit Con­ gress to re-examine the role ticipating unions throughout the nation, will eventually rise to several hundred. rine came this week when an of the American merchant announcement was made by the marine in the Marshall Plan. Paper Box Makers. Local 318 Pressmen's Union. Local 58 ECA office that in addition to The SIU wishes to thank NY Slate Legislative Board. Locomotive Firemen United Hebrew Trades dropping the 50-50 division of New York Joint Executive Board of Hotel 8c Marshall Plan bulk cargoes on these unions, some of whose & Enginemen Restaurant Employees International Jewelry Workers Union January 1, American shippers names appear in adjoining Permanent Fireman's Association Inc., Local 618 Association of Catholic Trade Unionists would also have to drop their columns, for their support. Undergarment & Negligee Workers, Local 82. Teamsters. Local 202 rates for carrying bagged flour, Office Workers. Local 141 ILGWU fats, lumber and fertilizer, if Cafeteria Employees Union. Local 302 NY Newsboys Union, Local 471 they wish to carry half of those Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Retail Clerks International Association cargoes destined for European International Ladies Garment Workers Union countries under the ECA pro­ Bakers and Confectionery Workers. Local 17 Display Fixtures Union, Local 21625 Teamsters Loccd 814 visions. Wholesale Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Salesmen Some observers see the squeez­ lATSE. Local 253 Bartenders Union, Local 15 Office Workers Union. Local 153 ing of American ships from Delicatessen 8c Restaurant Countermen Union. ILGWU. Local 142 Marehall Plan participation as Hocise Wreckers Union. Local 95 Local 60 part of a plan to bring what re.Merchandise Drivers Union, Local 804 United Financial Employees, Local 205 mains of the merchant marine The campaign of the job hun­ District Council 9. Painters Union Carpenters, Local 546 under the control of the militai-y. gry National Union, CIO, to trim Union of CARE Employees National Federation of Insurance Agents, New Their view is based on the its heavily overloaded member­ Association of Theatrical Press Agents York Organizing Committee recent order of Secretary of De­ ship was directed this week at a Hotel and Restaurant Employees. Local 325 Municipal Transit Workers, Local 380 fense Forrestal calling for the second group —^ the communists Eastern Joint Board. Luggage Workers Union incorporation of Army Trans­ within the organization. Registered Nurses Gtiild. Local 312 Building Service Employees. Local 325 In spite of Article 1, Section 1 port Service under the Navy. Dress Joint Board, ILGWU Newspaper Guild of New York Hotel 8c Restaurant Workers Unioiv Local 16 This move comes at a time of the NMU constitution, which United Auto Workers. Region 9 when the ATS is increasing its permits members to follow poliTeamsters District Council 16 United Auto Workers, Region 9-A chartered fleet. It is expected \ tical beliefs of their choosing, Bakery 8c Confectionery Workers. Local 10 that about 460 ships will go un­ President Joseph Cm-ran has or­ New York State Journeymen Barbers. Local 10 Department Store Workers. Local 25. New York State Council of Sheet Metal Workers Central Trades and Labor Council of New York der the command of the Navy dered a sweeping purge of all Central Union Label Council of Greater New and be manned by Navy per­ followers of the communist party. Retail Clerks International Association York sonnel. At present all are man- Curran says that the commimMetal Polishers. Buffers, Platers 8c Helpers, Motion Picture Laboratory Technicians, Local 702 ned by civilian crews, 260 of|ists are not entitled to the pro-Local 38 Carpenters. Local 301 the ships being chartered by the tection of the Union constitution. Empire Typographical Conference Sand and Gravel Boatmen's Association. ILA. Army from private operators!In attempting to deny the comUniformed Firemen, Local 94 Local 340 Trades Union Council of the Liberal Party with civilian crews aboard. munists constitutional protection, the NMU president seeks to effect his purge by interpolating a sec­ tion of union law, which says that members ashore over 90 days, without acceptable excuse, must retire their books. The communists, Curran find it interesting to learn of went aboard the Winter Hill, his praising the CTMA and dis­ By JOHN ARABASZ charges, are not abiding by this just a few of the activities of first CS ship, as Steward. It has tributing the literature to the Every legitimate union has had this union and its backers. provision. Critics of Curran, been learned that previously men. No word against his ac­ its beginning among rank and however, say that the purge list tions came from the officers. CTMA (Cities Service Tanker- Furman had been: file seamen who, dissatisfied with includes a number of active sea­ mens Association) sprung into 1. Port stewai-d for Barber As­ (The few CTMA men on other men, many of whom are now conditions on their ships, banded life approximately two months phalt Company. ships work at organizing with­ aboard ships. together and fought for the im­ ago. Its headquarters is given out hindrance by the company 2. Was a friend of the Port provement of their lot. Alongside the SIU's consistent as 129 North Wood Avenue, Lin­ Captain for U. S. Petrolemn and CTMA literature is allowed Nothing has ever been made to den, New .Jersey, a building oc­ Company, who previously had on bulletin boards. The men are stand against the communist order for them. They built their cupied solely by the law firm of served as Skipper of a Cities also given help by company- party, the NMU's latest zig-zag maneuver appears decidedly uniops themselves—up to now, Dvorin & Margulies. Service ship and was assistant minded officers.) weak and ineffectual. Through­ that is. The men of the Cities The tie-in-between CTMA and Port Captain for Cities Service. out its history on the waterfront Service fleet, however, are being the law firm of Dvorin & Mar­ ADMITS STOOGE ROLE offered a union as a gift—theii-s gulies is one of the many un­ 3. Was a friend of a Cities At the meeting a pro-SIU man the SIU has recognized the role Service vice-president, from for the asking. explained mysteries surrounding whom he purchased a home in asked Furman blimtly if Cities of the communists and re­ But it is always a good idea the union. Service was sponsoring the peatedly has called attention to New Jersey. the fact that the party and its to examine giveaways. Some of FINE BACKGROUND . Furman stayed aboard the ship union, to which he replied, "Yes, followei-s were nothing more them have stingers, and the it is company-sponsored, but I'm than betrayers of the working package* offered Cities"Servire Its backers aboard, not quite so for approyimately two months sure it will be a good deal." class, in maritime as elsewhere. men is full of them. A union mysterious, have interesting and then stayed ashore for one which pops up overnight, has backgrounds, notably lacking , in trip. When he returned to the With Furman's return to the The SIU holds that the com­ no officers, no meetings, no con­ zest for legitimate union organiz­ ship he took aboard CTMA lit­ ship, CTMA pledges were handed munists can bring only chaos and . stitution or by-laws and no rank ing. As a case in point take erature and, with the Skipper's out to all the men. In line with confusion to the labor mo'vement. ! and'file beginning deserves some David Furman, a Steward in permission, called a meeting of the instructions of the SIU to One of the mysteries of the " pro-SIU men to sign pledges, the latest NMU action is why it has the crew. Cities Service. scrutiny. He spent the entire meeting, Cities Service seamen might In early Septembei"; Furman (Continued on Page 11) (Continued on Page 11) Plan Postponed Unions Protest Scuttling Of US Fleet Commie Issue Still Problem To Torn NMU Stooge Admits CS Backs CTMA • 1^ .J �Pajre Two &• T H'E SEAFARERS LOC TxidtLY. Decedibor^24/1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the fe.- SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District A&ilialed with the American Federation, of Labor At 51 Bfeaver 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 Merry Christmas We doubt that anyone with the least bit of savvy will deny that seafaring is a tough occupation—one that requires a continual struggle to achieve the decent life to which all men are entitled. Even at Christmas time, .when most of the world is imbued with a feeling of "good will to all men," the sparkle of the holiday season is not enough to brighten the lives of those who sail the ships. We wish we could say that "all is well," that every­ thing looks rosy—even if just for the •sake of Christmas spirit. But seamen are realists. They have learned well the folly of viewing the scene through rose-colored glasses. Experience is a bitter but practical teacher. At this very moment, when the spirit of fellowship and concern for the welfare of all men supposedly is at its height, the American seamen are faced with a peril, perpetrated by men of alleged good will; that may deprive thousands of their calling of the means of liveli­ hood. We're referring, of course, to the outrageous scheme contrived by the Economic Cooperation Administration to ditch American seamen and. ships in favor of foreign competition. 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. So Christmas, 1948, as virtually every other period throughout the year, finds the seamen battling to preserve their way of living. One thing as sure as the swell of the tides is that we will be fighting hard. The Seafarers, especially, is in there pitching for all it is worth. No matter how grim the prospects, men of the SIU are determined to go forward. That, too, is a lesson of experience. Mea Now In The Mmme Hospitnk These axe the Union Brothers etirretttly in the marine hospitals, Meanwhile, as we are in the thick of our latest fight as reported bj the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging against those who seek to torpedo the American seamen, heavily en their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. we still are able to say to our friends everywhere: BALTIMORE MARINE ROSP. B. W. BIGGS A Merry Christmas and A Happy Neiv Year! M. FIELDS " 4 S. S. WILSON H. SWANN F. BECKER S. LE BLANC RAY Of NOACK ~D. MC knbHE P. TEIGEIRb G. MESHOVER C. SIMMONS W. GARI0^ER If any man hasn't yet cast his ballot in the Atlantic J. CHIORRA A. BLAIS and Gulf District elections to determine who will serve R. FERRAFIAT E. DEAN our Union in the year just ahead, it certainly won't be R. FREY D. FOJCA for the reason that he hasn't been reminded often enough. WM. HALL j. YOUNG ^ J. P. LAVERY 4- * 4 In all ports up and down the coast, in Headquarters J. D. BROWN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. SMITH and through the medium of the SEAFARERS LCXJ mem­ JOHN J. GEAGAN bers have been reminded constantly, since the voting % ^ t, JOSEPH E. GALLANT period commenced November 1, to use this direct method NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO of choosing their officials. NORMAN J. MOORE S. C.\FOREMAN A. N. LIPARI 4 4 4 ^ On the basis of votes already cast in all ports, a HARRY J. CRONIN MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL record participation is practically assured. This would J. DENNIS S. HAFhraiR certainly indicate that Seafarers are vitally interested in F. L. SCHUQUE E. PERRY the administration of their Union's affairs. But there are E. SOTO E. SMITH B. MALDONADO eligible members who have not gone to the polling places. T. BURKE G. ROTZ H. W. PETERS O. HOWELL ' Only a week rerrtains until the close of the balloting J. CARDONA V. P. SALLINGS period on December 31. b. L. BRANNON H. C. MURPHY 4 4 4 ! Those of you who still haven't exercised this con­ A. WARD STATEN istANb HOSPITAL C. MEHL stitutional right are urged to go to the polls in the G. MALONEY A. CASTILLO nearest port and vote.* F. BIVINS L- C. iBLAKE L. MILLER W. HUNT If you don't do so by December 31, you will have W. FERNHOUT R. F. WENDT jmissed the boat. D. RUSSO J. MCNEELY Last Gall! 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 pan. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday >- 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. TUnyiLER A. NORMAN J. GULLSTEIN D. O'ROURKE H. R. KREUTZ C. FISHER T. VELEZ J. N. WOOD K r M. J. LUCAS E. C. EATON : T, ; N, H. LUNDQUIST 4 4 4 GALVESTON HOSPITAL i J. GIVENS , 2; W. WESTCOTT \ D. HUTCHINGS ' > J. J. O'CONNOR • • '/ S. R. PARIS >v M. FOSTER M. MAYNARD SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. C. McALPIN . MARVIN SWORDS L. HODGES A. N. ROBICHAUD ^ L. H. HARSH V R. J. FAGLER �Friday,. December. H 1948 THE % SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Port Baltifflore Expects Shipping To Boom For A Few More Weeks By WM. (Curly) RENTZ America's merchant fleet, is nearly fifty percent larger than it was before the war, according tp a report of the Joint Com­ mittee for the American Mer­ chant Marine. The committee re­ ported that 1,546 vessels are now in ^ operation as compared with 3^092 in 1939. The committee stated that 80,000 officers and seamen were manning the pres­ ent fleet, with an additional 150,000 shoreworkers helping keep the ships on the seas. The pre-war fleet was manned by 52,000 officers and men. 4" 4" Because of the hostilities of the Dutch in Indonesia, the Aus­ tralian Waterside Workers Un­ ion is calling a special meeting to consider action against Dutch ships. There is a strong possi­ bility that the Austi-alian mari­ time workers may reimpose the "black ban" on Dutch shipping. i authority to continue direct op­ erations of 55 tankers. The Com­ mission has urged, instead, that the Navy drop its operating of tankers and secure its products from private operators. When the Navy first began operating the vessels no objection was raised. Privately operated tank­ ers at that time were busy in commercial service, and it would have been impossible to obtain as many as fifty from commer­ cial sources. It is reasoned that if the Navy gives up tanker op­ erations, the market would be lifted and private ships, now idle, would be put to work. 4 4 4 The conversion of military landing craft to commercial pur­ poses is gaining headway after an interval after the war when the value of this type of vessel was discounted. The Farrell Lines is, at present, converting an LCT to operate along the West African coast. An LSM is being converted for service with the Norfolk, Baltimore and Car­ olina Line, The vessel will be used to carry large trailer trucks and palletized cargo. The com­ pany intends to operate six Ltype vessels eventually. 4 4 4 The Propeller Cliib has reconnmended that the Merchant A freight embargo has been imposed on Philadelphia because of the port's longshoremen's strike. The longshoremen walked off their jobs on December 18 in a contract dispute involving pay on days when they are forc­ ed to quit work because of ;mfavorable weather conditions. About forty-five vessels are tied up in the port. t t England's exports in November reached 148 percent of the 1938 volume and reached a value .of By JOE ALGINA $599 million, thus setting a new record. The year-end goal of the NEW YORK—Whether it's be­ British Board of Trade is 150 cause of the, storms at sea or percent of the 1938 total. Prin­ not, shipping has slowed, down cipal cargoes -were woolen and a good deal from what it has worsted goods. been for'the past two weeks or so. A good number of ships due 4. 4 American shipowners are look­ in port this week didn't show up, ing to the new Congress to keep so, because, they haven't ducked the United States merchant ma­ into other ports, we presume rine, financially solvent. The Na» that they've been held up at tional Federation of American sea. As long as they, hit port Shipping will push bills in, Coq- eventually we'll be satisfied. The ships that came into port gress calling for: 1—Full parity payments to U.S. shipyards this week for payoff's are: Bea­ which are in competition" on new trice and Marina, Bull; Trinity, construction; 2—Limited liability Carras tanker; Cape Mohican; for U.S. operators who are unr Bessemer Victory, Waterman; able to make payments to the Gadsden, American Eastern) and Government for vessels pur­ Robin Grey. The Robin Grey came in to chased. Other similar moves aim­ ed at easing the shipowners port in good shape with few costs were included. Also being beefs aboard. The crew was tip­ pushed is a desire for the Gov­ top and all sober. An all-around ernment to equalize Panama good gang of .guys aboard. The Canal tolls among naval and Chief Engineer had tried to pull meiThant ships. Military vessels a few petty maneuvers on the pay no toll at present; merchant crew but he found that he saved ships pay ninety cents a ton. If no one money and only caused equalized the average would run a lot of extra bookwork at the sixty cents a ton. « payoff. Mark up another toiwider who has seen the light. 4 4 4. The Gadsden, this trip in, Ship arrivals in New York during November wel-e 107 low­ knocked off three and one-half er than in October, largely be­ hours from the regular unload­ cause of the eighteen-day long­ ing time for the heavy lift ship shoremen's strike. November ar­ and .set a new record. The crew rivals totaled 513 of which 258 on tire Gadsden is a pretty solid were foreign and 255 American. bunch of men. and, have develop­ During October 620 eptered the ed an attachment for the vessel port. November is the second and its. locomotive hustling. OUTWARD BOUND consecutive month in which for•eign arrivals have outnumbered In the sign-on column we American ships. Great Bxitain- handled the Prances, Helen, Bull; • had the greatest number of ships Alcoa Polaris; Steel Executive, in port, followed by, Norway, Isthmian; Robin Sherwood; Cape Panama, Denmark and the Ne- Mohican. Good ships and good •therlands. No. Russian, ,ships , were crews, all ; destined, to spend listed, Christmas away from home this year 4 4. 4 We have never. Aaimed to be For the second time, the Mari­ time Commission has turned much at .forecasting events; we're dpwn a request that it support satisfied if we can see a. week the Navy Department's bid for ahead on shipping, but last week Marine Act of 1936.be amended to provide that a vessel twelve years of age may be considered an obsolete vessel which may be purchased by the Government and the credit therefor be ap­ plied to the cost of a new vessel to be constructed and sold by the Government. 4 4 4 To eliminate all question about the purity of water the Refinite Corporation has developed for marine use the Refinite M-10 Marine Water Refining Unit. The unit does not convert salt water to fresh. It uses water secui-ed from the usual sources ashore and treats it aboard ship prior to its use by the crew and passen­ gers. In operation the unit per­ mits the complete chlorination through a special baffled tank. From this tank the water is passed through filters which re­ move all foreign "deposits. An absorption filter then takes out foreign tastes and odors, thus re­ moving the greatest objection to the usual chlorinated water. Fin­ ally the water is passed through a softener which gives it quali­ ties important to use aboard ship. The unit is reported to im­ prove the taste of food cooked in the refined water. BALTIMORE — Shipping has been very good in the Port of Baltimore. And everything points to a good week coming up. Sev­ eral payoffs are expected, and there will be a need for men to crew them up again. Payoffs during the past week were SS Sweetwater, SS Coral Seas, SS Steel Admiral, SS Afoundria, SS Jean, SS Cubore, and SS Santore. Most of the beefs and repairs on these ships were squared away before the payoffs. The week's sign-ons were the Steel Admiral, Sweetwater, Cu­ bore, Santore, Coral Seas, and the Afoundria. Next week we expect about six Isthmian signons. Most of them will head out on 4he Far East run. So if any of you fellows want to get away from the cold weather, come on down to Baltimore and get one of these ships. TAKES CAKE The Ore line ships are coming in with very few beefs, over­ time included. One beef of the past week that took the cake occurred aboard the Steel Ad­ miral, which paid off in the shipyard. First of all there were no lights on the ship for the pay­ off. And no heat, either. We had to use a fla.shlight to make out the receipts. Just when everything was about straight- New York Blames Stormy Seas For Slump we outdid the weather bureau in calling the turn on this week's weather in this port. Last week we reported, 'We're keeping our fingers crossed — it's just about time for a king-sized blizzard to hit this town." Came Sunday morning and the snow came piling down. We ended up with nineteen inches of snow, the third largest snowfall to ever hit this city. Thanks to the everefficient New York City Sanita­ tion Department the Patrolmen had no need for their snowshoes, but there were giumbles aplenty. Fi'om now on Til keep my pre­ dictions to myself. Tm retiring from the predicting racket as of now. To go from the icy blows here to some blowing being done in the Pacific, we see where Gen­ eral MacArthur has put in • a plug for a strong Japanese mer­ chant fleet. He feels that the Japanese should have 129 Li­ berties. The ships would carry a good deal of the Asiatic trade and fifty percent of the Japan­ ese-bound cargoes originating outside of that area. In other words they'd be digging into the present trade of American ships. It seems that every guy wear­ ing a star or carrying a brief case in. the Governinent has his own little plan for wrecking the American merchant marine. Ship cargoes in foreign bottoms in ERP, give the ships away* build other country's fleets, anything at all as long as it knocks the skids from under an American industry. A BEEF COMING We've no kick against the Japanese having a merchant fleet. They have need for one in the inter-island trade and the runs in and around Asiatic wa­ ters, but when their. ships (our ships, really) come nosing into U.S. ports for. cargoes usually ened out, the black gang re­ ported that all of the men in the department were short in their overtime. It appears that someone made a pretty big mistake when the payroll was being made up. Who­ ever it was, he forgot to gather all the overtime books and add them to the payroll. As a result the Patrolman had to go down to the ship for two days to get it all straightened out. He had to check slip for slip, .sheet for sheet. However, the job was finally completed and all hands got what was coming to them. Most of them received their money aboard ship. MONEY DUE Since a few wanted to leave, however, it was arranged for them to pick up their money at the company's office in New York. These are the men who have overtime money being held for them at the Isthmian Steam­ ship Company office, 68 Trinity Place, New York City: J. De Abreu, FWT—112 hours; E. . Vietk, FWT—130 hours; F. Diaz, Wiper—89 hours, and W. R. Baecht, Wiper—80 hours. It is suggested that these men pick up their money as soon as possible. The boys here in Baltimore are going to have a nice Christmas dinner. A few of the local tav­ ern keepers have donated money for the purpose and have asked, us to convey their season's greet­ ings to all. While we're wishing all hands a Merry Christmas and a Happy. New Year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank Headquar­ ters in New York for the good work in getting that new wage increase for the membership and for all the other good work they have done. It was with deep regret that we learned of the death of Bi'Other Frank L. Becker, Book No. 36654, who passed away in the Marine Hospital Dec. 18. He'll be missed very much, for he was a good Union man who backed his organization to the limit. carried in American ships, 1 think we have a beef coming. It is beginning to look like no one except the working stiffs and the American public wants a merchant marine—all the big­ wigs are doing their best to hatchet it out of existence. In several columns in the past men have been urged to check their ships for- the sailing board. Well, here we gu again. This week alone several men missed ships because they didn't check for the sailing board but took the word of a Mate or Engineer. The other day four men from a tanker missed their ship. When they were asked what the sailing board listed as sailing time, they replied, "Oh, there was no sail­ ing board." If the sailing board isn't up, get hold of the Mate and have it By FRENCHY MICHELET set up at the gangway. The con­ tract (Article 11, Gen. Rules, ' SAN FRANCISCO—Shanghai­ Sec. 8) calls for a sailing board ing is back in vogue on the to be posted. The situation is Barbary Coast these days. We like the notice'that used to be bav-e- shipped every A&G man seen in the general store: "If that we could beg, talk or cajole, you don't see it, ask for it." into taking a job—and .still the WRITE IT DOWN jobs come in by the dozens. Another matter or two. and Seventeen full crews in ten we'll fold up for the week. Re­ days—that's the score a.s of this porting overtime within 72 hours wi-iting, and there's still one after the work was done is the tanker and six converted C-2.s on one sure way of collecting. Put­ which to ship full crews before ting it off until later only in­ December is gone. It all .seems creases one's chances of losing like wartime shipping in its hey­ out on the cabbage. No Mate or Engineer is going to come look­ day. The trouble is there's no Paul ing for a guy to tell Him to write Gonsorchik out here to do the down that OT. It's up to the shipping and no redoubtable Bull man involved. Any mix-up at'j Sheppard to talk the guys into the payoff through failure to shipping. We certainly could use . keep the record sti-aight is solely the old "Bull of Wall Slieet" the fault of the man involved. around here for a few weeks. For those men who are still Brother, if you can coil a line, wondering about Bernstein's ap­ oil an "engine—or even if you plication for the operation of can't cook any better than two passenger ships to Europe, Shuler—come on out here and we can only report that nothing give us a hand before the oper­ new has developed. An an­ ators get so desperate they ship nouncement. is expected soon, so watch the LOG for the full story. out the piecards. Frisco Branch Calls For Men �Page Four Slow Sliipping Still PIdgues Pott Mobile THE SEAFARERS LQ G AT HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN SAN JUAN Friday, Peeember 24, 1948 Port Galveston Has Slow Week By KEITH ALSOP By CAL TANNER GALVESTON—- Shipping has; been rough down in this Texas port, with only the Isthmian ship Steel Age signing on dur­ ing the past week. But things weren't as quiet as that single sign-on might indi­ cate. A goodly number of ships in transit perked up activity around here. Among these were the Steel Fabricator, Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New York, Julesburg, The Cabins, Yankee Dawn, Del Alba, Royal Oaks and the Watch Hill. BEEF A beef arose when the Steel Fabricator came in. The men said they didn't like the rider to the agreement and wanted to lie up the ship and pay off. It was pointed out to these men that the rider to the Isthmian contract was ratified by the membership and was binding. The contract provides that if the company decides to run the ship back to a port within the area of original engagement . it must do so within a period of ten days of arrival in the first U. S. port. And if it does, the company .can provide the men with transportation to that area on board the vessel. That's pretty clear and reason­ able. Let's bear in mind that there are two parties to a con­ tract. We reserve the right to holler like hell if any company doesn't live up to - the letter of our agreements. We must at the sanie time hold up our end of the contract. ON BEACH A few of the Seafarers on the Galveston beach at present are Brothers Mervin Brightwall, Ray; Sweeney, Jack Kelly and Giiy Whitehurst. We still are getting some com­ plaints about gashounds hanging, around the front of our building; here. Very few, if any, of these guys are SIU members. How-; ever, we have recommended to ovff men that these characters; should be kept away from our quarters. MOBILE — The past seven days have seen some unusually slow shipping in this Gulf port. Two payoffs and three sign-ons, plus one ship that called in transit, were the extent of our activity on the shipping front. Both payoffs were Waterman vessels—the Lafayette and the Morning Light. The Lafayette payoff was smooth right down the line. On the Morning Light there were a few minor beefs, but nothing to keep the payoff from being a good one. The beefs were settled to the crew's satis­ faction. These two ships signed on and were joined by a third Water­ man vessel, the De Soto. In The Atlantic and Gulf District Hall served as a setting for the Thanksgiving Day fes­ transit was the. Alcoa Ranger, tivities attended by Seafarers in the Puerto Rican port. Guests dined on delectables contributed which came in from New Or­ by friendly Island merchants. Surroimded by happy Union Brothers, Agent Sal Colls gets ready leans. She was in good shape. to carve while the camera records the scene. BLEAK PROSPECT With both of the major opera­ tors operating out of this port having very little scheduled shipping, next week promises to By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Wire your protest to President rescinded, that he be exonerated be dead slow. Truman, your Congressman and of all charges and his money NEW ORLEANS—Business of The second of the Waterman C Senators, and to Hoffman him­ refunded. Iliis man has been this port is in good shape and ships enters the coastwise trade self. active in all major SIU beefs shipping is holding its own. this week with the sailing of the All passenger-ship Stewards and has proven beyond a doubt In the past two weeks, we De Soto. This is the second of Department men in this port that he is a good Union mem­ have had 11 payoffs' and six four ships that are scheduled to take both cargo and passengers sign-ons. All beefs were settled have been asked to subinit ber. It appears that he had just changes they feel^ will be help­ been a victim of circumstances on a regular 26-day coastwise to the. satisfaction of the crews ful in drawing up new working and that the blame had been on board. Also in here during run. rules for these ships, so that put on him, instead of where it this period were 26 ships in A heavy fog covered the meetings can be arranged with rightfully belonged — on the Mobile harbor for three days this transit status. the company for this purpose. skipper. For the coming two weeks we week. It was so thick the Alcoa have 12 payoffs scheduled. Three Just let us know what you At the last regular port meet­ Corsair was forced to turn of these are expected to wind up think and we will do our utmost ing, this action was unanimously in the bay and head back for in the boneyard — the Thomas to work it out to the satisfac­ approved by the membership. New Orleans so she could make her schedule. The next passenger Nuttall, Alcoa and the Legion tion of aU involved. wagon of this type is due on Victory and Oberlin Victory, Recently a committee in this port acted on serious charges December 20, and we're expect­ Isthmian. Voting still continues at a' fair against a Steward and recom­ ing her to take quite a few re­ clip; there will definitely be a mended a fine of $100 and that placements since Christmas is record vote cast here in New he not be permitted to sail above just around the corner. Orleans. Meanwhile, all hands chief cook for a period of three While there weren't many per­ are urged to get their baUots in By FRANK FIORITO mits shipped during the week, before the deadline on Dec, 31, years. Subsequent developments ' showed that the Stevrard was quite a few were able to make I PORT ARTHUR, Ont.—Greet­ SEATRAIN CHANGE relief jobs—which helped them Seatrain Lines has changed its not at fault and the matter was ings from this- Canadian port, out considerably. In the course schedule again and the new brought to our attention. It where the shipping season for of the week, we had relief jobs setup calls for the Seatrain New turned out that the ship's Cap­ this year has jUst ended. for seven towboats and five deep- Orleans to arrive here on Mon­ tain was at fault and this was We wound up with a large proved by the fact that he has fieet awaiting final cargoes of sea tugs. days and sail on Tuesdays. She been fired by the company. The membership here is very is on the New Orleans to Ha­ storage grain for eastern ports. FAIR PLAY much pleased with the quick vana run. The Seatrains Texas In the last 20 days of navigation,' action of Headquarters officials and New Jersey are to arrive We, therefore, contacted 'mem- there were 118 ships in port. in getting on the ball on the on Wednesdays , and sail . on bers of the committee and they Brother Hugo DiNichola, who wage differential existing be­ Thursdays. They are on the have recommended that the com­ was assisting us in organizing tween the West Coast and the coastwise run between New Or­ mittee's report be rescinded and here, said he had never seen so By WARREN WYMAN rest of the industry. leans, New York and Texas City. that the member be cleared of many ships in one port, and as WILMINGTON — Shipping in, Everyone is watching Washing­ It is advisable for all hands all charges and his money re- an old SIU man, he has been in this West Coast port has been ton to see the effects of Hoff­ to register their protests over fimded. quite a- few ports. man's plans for shipment of all the threat to the maritime in­ They had based their decision, However, that's all by the very good for the past two Marshall Plan- bulk cargoes in dustry in EGA Administrator in part, on the fact that the boards now and Hugo has con­ weeks. Since the end of the 97-; foreign bottoms. Hoffman's plan to ignore the member did not try to plead his tinued oh to Montreal where, he day strike we have shipped out; ; We have contacted all labor 50-50 provision of the Marshall case, saying that he felt that hopes, the weather is milder. We 112 men. Because of the urgent need for' organizations and many other Plan and give all bulk cargo there was no use in doing so. are enjoying below zero tem­ groups and they have promised shipments to foreign operators. In view of the committee's peratures here—if anyone can en­ manpower here.when the strike; ended, we had to send to New to keep telegrams, messages and This move would definitely ruin recommendations and the opin­ joy that kind of weather. York for 45 men. No payoffs telephone calls pouring out in shipping for us and we must do ion of the officials in this port, , GREAT LAKES QUIET protest of this sabotage of the everything in our power to stop I recommended that the action The Great Lakes situation is are expected in here for awhile,' American merchant marine. lit. taken against this Brother be at a standstill for now with all but we do look for a few inships being laid up for the win­ transit and intercoastal ships to ter. The sailors are holdir^ on calk GOOD QUARTERS tight, hoping for success for the negotiating committee when it The Atlantic and Gulf District By E. M. BRYANT that says if what we want in the Six pf our Brothers are in the presents a new agreement to the Hall in this port is more than shipping companies for the com­ satisfactory. In fact, we couldn't SAVANNAH — Things are slopehest isn't procured for this local marine hospital. They are ing season. ask for a better one. We have mighty slow here in Savannah. trip, anyone wishing to do so A. C. McAIpin, Marvin Swords, Organizing will continue dur­ a large office and a large room The prospects for shipping in the can pay off under mutual con­ L. Hidges, A. N. Robichaud, L. H. ing the period of inoperation and which is more than ample to fill: Barsh, R, J. Fagler. next couple of weeks are not too sent. as a result of the effort we're our needs. Plenty of games and; Nineteen men were shipped on Quite a few oldtimers are hoping for a larger membership books are on hand to keep the: bright. Nothing is due here unthe Cape Race,' which helped out around the old Charleston beach, ta Dec. 27. * before the "reopening of naviga­ men occupied while they are; a little. including John Sikes, T. C. Mus- tion. So here's to a fair wind, waiting around to ship. The only payoff in the past SOUTHWIND IN grove, M. J. Fitzgerald, W. J. full steam ahead and good sail­ We'd like to take this oppor-' week was the SS Cape Race, South A11 a n t ic. Everything Also in port during the week Brantley, J. Martinsa, H. Henze, ing to all. turiity to invite all Seafarers who seemed smooth aboard this ves­ was the SS Southwind, which and H. E. Rountrec. We take tfiis opportunity to happen to be in San Pedro, Long sel, with only one beef reported. called in transit. We shipped That's about all for now. Ex­ wish all Brothers the most joyous Beach or Wilmington to come The slopehest wasn't up to par. four men to that job. One man cept, of course, that we're wish­ gi^etings for a Merry Christmas over and look the place over. All' The Cape Race signed-on again was sent to the Alcoa Planter, ing all hands a Merry Christmas and a more prosperous New wishing you all a Merry Christ-' and we have a rider, in effect also an in-transit caller. and a Happy New Year. Year. mas and a Happy New Year. New Orleans Reports Shipping As 'Fair' (htm-h Ends Yew's Shipping Port Wilmington Hums With Activity Shipping Takes Holiday In Port Savannah �Friday, Deeember 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERSLOO Page Fire Balloting Committee reported MOBILE — Chairman, Louis that 259 members have voted to Meira, 26393; Recording Secre­ date. Brother James M. WiUetts tary, Philip Reyes, (Book No. not took Oath of Obligation. New ^ren); Reading Clerk. Harold J. Fischer, 59. PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG, DECK , ENG. STWDS. SHIPFEO Business: Motion carried that all Minutes' of previous meetings REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL hospitalized members be given in other branches read and ac­ Boston. 15 15 20 50 6 11 11 28 a $10 Christmas present. Agent cepted. Telegram received from New York.... : 245 190 192 635 250 193 153 596 reported on port activities. Dis­ Headquarters outlining protest Philadelphia 48 46 39 133 14 8 17 39 cussion was held on sending mes- • action against proposed plan to Baltimore. 147 108 106 361 151 106 111 368 sages to Washington to voice dis­ 51 27 27 105 8 8 7 23 like of the Hoffman proposal. eliniinate American ships from Norfolk. 27 14 21 62 11 6 8 25 Letter read from Representative carrying Marshall Plan bulk car­ Savannah 24 30 20 74 16 12 12 40 Otis Bland stating his disapproval goes. Under discussion Agent Tampa 48 49 45 142 58 53 40 151 of Hoffman's move. Fifteen dele­ Tanner pointed out hardships the Mobile 128 106 140 374 129 108 163 400 gates reported receiving the sup­ plan would impose upon the in­ New Orleans 42 22 21 85 12 15 15 42 port of {he Norfolk Central dustry. Motion carried to accept Galveston 15 10 13 38 15 7 8 30 Labor group in the fight against Headquarters telegram. Agent San Juan..._ (No Registration Figures Available) 88 83 85 256 the ECA move. Meeting ad­ reported that Mobile's shipping San Francisco 12 10 2 24 49 35 36 120 journed with 200 members pres­ prospects for the next two weeks Wilmington, CaL 802 635 646 2,083 807 645 666 2,118 ent. would be bleak because of GRAND TOTAL..... changes in railroad rates by sev­ 4 4 4 eral companies which would their drinks but never open their GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray ers on beach at Christmas. Mo­ BALTIMORE — Chairman, cause diversion of goods to other mouths at meetings, the proper Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ tion carried to accept money with William Renlz, 36445; Recording ports. Brother John Hinter in­ place to air their beefs. 275 tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ a vote of thanks. Motion carried Secretary, Ben Lawson, 894; formed membership he is waiting members were present at meet­ ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311. to send telegrams to AFL Presi­ Reading Clerk, A1 Slansbury, for citizenship papers, which ing. Motions carried to accept min­ dent William Green and two 4683. have been delayed repeatedly by utes of the outports. Agent re­ Senators from Florida protesting Thirteen men given the Oath X t, X immigration authorities. He ap­ NEW YORK — Chairman, S. ported that shipping is expected shipment of Marshall Plan car­ of Obligation. Minutes of all pealed to membership to grant Cardullo, 24599; Recording Secre­ to remain slow into January. goes totally in foreign bottoms. ports accepted and filed. Motion him privilege of remaining on tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Alsop reported a beef on the One minute of silence for broth­ carried to post and file all West shipping list until papers come Clerk, L. WUliams, 21550. Steel. Fabricator that arose over ers lost at sea. Good.and Wel­ Coast and Great Lakes minutes. through. Motion carried grant­ Motions carried to accept and the crew's not imderstanding the fare: Discussion of various sub­ Motion carried to forward all ing Hinter's request. Headquar- file minutes of special meetings rider which allowed the ship to jects relating to the members of ships' minutes to the LOG for ter's telegram advising of de­ held in New York and regular sail coastwise after completing the SIU. Several hands talked publication. Twelve men ex­ mand for wage increase accepted. branch meetings held in outports. a foreign voyage. Agent cau­ on the solidarity of the Union. cused from meeting. Motion Under Good and Welfare: Agent Agent's verbal report accepted. tioned gashounds that the local Meeting adjourned with 88 mem­ carried to accept Headquarters' spoke on the problem of per­ Motion carried "to elect a com­ police were beefing about their bers present. letter on boost in wages. Motion formers who take jobs without mittee on ships' minutes at a conduct and would run them in carried to accept telegrams from 4 4 4 special meeting to look over the if they did not sti-aighten up. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Senator Styles Bridges and AFL minutes and report their findings Agent reported 212 men had L. A. Gardner, 3697; Recording President William Green voicing at the next regular meeting. voted to date. Alsop also urged Secre.tary, Don Hall, 43372; Read­ their dissatisfaction with the Hoffman proposal to cut down Communication from the crew of men to file for vmemployment ing Clerk, 44445. Motions carried to accept min­ American ships' participation in the SS Hastings concerning pay immediately upon paying off transportation rule read. Motion a ship. Communication from utes of meetings held in A&G Marshall Plan. One minute of carried to table action pending Headquarters on pay increase ac­ ports. Motion to accept com­ silence observed for brothers lost referendum vote. New Business: cepted. Motion carried to send munication from Headquarters on at sea. Meeting adjourned with intending to report to ship, there­ Motion by Charles Oppenheimer telegrams to officials involved Hoffman ECA move. Motion 305 members present. by beating some permitmen out that meeting not adjourn until at protesting the proposal to cut carried that dispatcher get daily -4 4 4 of the jobs. Agent warned that least five minutes have been de­ use of American ships in Mar­ volunteers to help act as doorBOSTON — Chairman, E. policy and rules of Union will voted to Food and Welfare. Un­ shall Plan. New Business: Mo­ men to keep unauthorized per- Bayne, 13; Recording Secretary, be strictly enforced in these der Good and Welfare, matters tion carried to contact a contrac­ sons from hall. Membership : j. Sweeney. 1530; Reading Clerk. cases. One minute of silence for of interest to New York mem­ tor and see how much it would urged by Agent to send tele­ R. Murphy. departed Brothers. bership touched upon. , Meeting cost to improve the toilet facili­ grams to their congressmen pro­ Motion carried to accept min­ adjourned with 1,113 members ties. Discussion on attempts lo testing move to scuttle American utes of all branches except that it locate new hall. Motion carried shipping in Marshall Plan. Wil­ part of Philadelphia minutes NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. present. to extend shipping cards until liam Costello and Albert W. wherein they non-concur with Leroy Clarke, 23082; Recording 4. 4 S. shipping improves. One minute Tracy took Oath of Obligation. New Orleans motion to non-con­ SAN JUAN — Chairman, H. Secretary, J^mes Tucker, 2209; Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. Spurlock, 11101; Recording Sec­ of silence for brothers lost at Good and Welfare: Discussion on cur with motion on the seamen's retary. J. Henault, 40353; Read­ sea. Good and Welfare: Mem­ transportation rule. Members bill of rights. Agent reported 76. bers urged , to write their con­ agreed to split Christmas fund fairly good shipping and noted Previous minutes of other ing Clerk, P. Prokopuk, 39468. Motions carried to accept and gressmen to protest the move of among needy brothers on Christ- that port had to send to New branches and Secretary-Treas­ urer's report read and accepted. file the minutes of meetings held Paul Hoffman, head of ECA. mass Eve. Meeting adjourned York for rated men. Motions with 173 members present. carried to accept Headquarters Agent Sheppard reported that in other A&G j^orts. Great Meeting adjourned. repoi-t and the Secretary-Treas­ 4 *4 4 business affairs of -port were in Lakes and Canadian Districts' X 4 4 good shape and that shipping is minutes ordered filed. Agent re­ SAVANIJAH — Chairman, J. NORFOLK — Chairman, Bul­ urer's weekly financial report. holding its own. Voting is still ported on the rumor that Bull Monteverde, 516; Recording Sec­ lock, 4747; Recording Secretary, Motion carried to accept commu­ continuing at a fair clip, he an­ Line was not hiring shoregangs retary and Reading Clerk, W. J. Rees, 95; Reading Clerk, Lupton, nication on Paul Hoffman's at­ 7737. tempt to ship all Marshall Plan nounced. All hands were ad­ for work on its C-2's. Colls Brantley, 111. Motions carried to accept and bulk cargoes in foreign bottoms. vised to send telegrams to Wash­ stated that Bull Line is ti-ying to Motions carried to accept min­ ington protesting transfer of reestablish its trade which was utes of meetings of outports, ex­ file the minutes of meetings held New Business: Balloting commit­ Marshall Plan cargoes from harmed by the ILA stroke before cept that part of San Juan in other A&G District halls. tee elected from floor. One min­ American to foreign flag ships. calling for any more shoregangs.- minutes pertaining to a new Communications: Motion carried ute of silence observed for lost Request was made for sugges­ The company, however, has not building. Motion carried to ac­ to accept and file report from brothers. Meeting adjourned with tions to aid in drawing up new discoidinued the use of shore- cept the communication from Headquarters on wage boost. 65 members present. working rules for passenger ship gangs in Puerto Rico. Agent pre­ Headquarters regarding trans­ Stewards departments. Agent dicted that shipping would im­ portation. Motion carried to ac­ said that Union would do its best prove in coming weeks. Com­ cept letters and telegrams from to work this out to satisfaction of ments were made by the mem­ the Senators and Representatives By LLOYD'GARDNER all concerned. Motion carried to bership and officials on the move of Georgia concerning the Mar­ accepted Sheppard's report. by Paul Hoffman, ECA head, to shall Plan cargoes. Motion car­ PHILADELPHIA — Plenty ofj The crew was sparked by a Patrolmen's reports accepted. chop off the shipments of goods ried to accept with thanks the space is devoted to beefs and'number of oldtimers: Ray Communications from absent in American bottoms. Telegrams letter from Secretary-Treasurer foul-ups. Not enough is said Sweeney, Oiler; Roy Truly, DE; members referred to Dispatcher were dispatched to Paul Hoff­ Hall on the raise of pay. Good about the competent crews of C. O. Smith; Rebel Fuches; J. for action. Motions carried to man, Pi-esident Truman and AFL and Welfare: Discussion on SUP- Seafarers who are the backbone Kane; H. Hansen; T. Meyers, and accept a committee's report rec­ President Green urging that ac­ SIU rules of shipping through of our organization and whose, E. Ericksen. ommending reactivation of three tion be taken to halt such a each other's halls. One minute shipboard performance is a cred­ The brothers in the Fort Stan­ members. Eleven men took the move. Motion carried that $10 of silence for brothers lost at it to the Union. ton will soon hear of the Curoath of obligation. One minute be donated to the Church of sea. So this week we're paying our rier crew. The men, at the payof silence for departed Brothers. Christ Orphanage at Caguas for respects to the crew of the Na- off, gave $100 to the men in the 4 4 4 Under Good and Welfare: there its Christmas work. Motion car­ TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. thaniel Currier, which paid off in New Mexico hospital, and at the was lively . discussion on gas- ried that the San Juan Hall pur­ Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary. this port last week. Seafarers same time they pooled $73 to go hounds and performers aboard chase a larger bulletin board. J. Jones, 6898; Reading Clerk, P. should be glad to hear about to the feeding of men on the passenger ships. Since liquor is Motion carried to paint the Hall. C. Carier, 48287. this ship and the able crew that beach here at Christmas, available to these men on board Union seamen to be used for the . Motion carried to read only mans her. i After putting about ten reship and they are unable to keep job. Motion carried to send tele­ New Business of branches hold­ The Currier is just an ordi- placements on the Currier, we away from it, it was recom­ grams to General Hershey in ing meetings. Minutes of meet­ nary looking old Liberty rust- signed the crew aboard and mended that they not be allowed Washington protesting the draft­ ings held in outports accepted bucket, but she had aboard a watched her head out to Cor­ to ship on these vessels to avoid ing of merchant seamen who and filed. Communications: real hep SIU crew, with a good many. We hope the boys have a harm to the Union and the mem­ sailed during the late war. Meet­ Headquarters bookkeepeT sent bunch of men topside. It all fine trip, a Merry Christmas and bership. Discussion on ginmill ing adjourned with 94 members money order from crew of Daniel added up to a good ship that return to port in the same SIULownsdale to be used for broth­ was a real pleasure to payoff, 'style. beefers who are militant over present. AStG Shipping From Dec, 1 To Dor, 15 Phiily Bows To Currier Crewmen �I Page Six - * THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* December^* SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWi Coup In Venezuela Exposes SIU Crew To 'Sharpshooters' BATTING FOR THE SEAFARERS , y ^ , r The Venezuelan army revolt last month was illtimed—at least where the welfare of SS Stony Creek crewmembers was concerned. Not only did the coup cost President* GallegOS his job, indir- sit around and wait for the local situation to settle. Pretty soon, however, a wo­ man wearing the rig of the United Seamen's Service came aboard. She announced that she was going to open a club in Las Pedras. Permission to use Hopping-mad, Bosun Wunder­ the USS name had already been lich recalled the costly Venez­ obtained, she said. uelan expedition this way: Meanwhile, continued the wo­ When tlie Stony Creek arrived man in USS clothing, she had a in Las Pedras, after leaving place where she was selling souPaulsboro, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, the revolution was in full venirs and refreshments, and swing. Normal activity in the;business was going on as usual port city was halted and there [during the revolution. This prowas nowhere the Stony Creek ject had also the USS official stamp of approval, she assured the Stony Creek Seafarers. Help­ The drack Softball crew of the SS Alcoa kneeling: Goddard, Boudreaux and Jarvis; ing to run the establishment was standing: Kendzicks. coach, Dallas, Schooler, a guy who claimed to have Corsair has been playing heads-up ball. Team members in photo above are (left to right), Cave, Kreig, Richard and Cambrell. worked for USS in Europe. m All hands were welcome. So Among the Corsair victories are three regis­ several of the boys, interested in SIU crewmembers aboard the SS Alcoa. Cor­ purchasing some souvenirs and sair are getting first-rate representation on the tered over teams representing oil . company drinking a few colas went down Softball field. Their team, the Corsair Seafarers, tankers. James Joyce MiUican, a memhas run up an enviable record, whipping all The Corsair's softball record follows: ber of the SIU since i When the crewmen arrived at but — three of its opponents in competition to died of natural cai^s Dec. 7, SIU Corsairs- -16, Sun Oil Sompany—10 was buried m St. Marys ceme- . sharp snip- Of the nine games played by the Corsair SIU Corsairs- -13, Creole Oil—11 SIU Corsairs- - 3, Creole Oil— 2 tery, Yonkers, N. Y. i prices were higher than a aggregation, six have been scored as victories. A group of Seafarers attended ^jtch on a Saturday The only outfits to take their measure meas SIU Corsairs- - 5, Santa Ana— 8 were the rites, and a floral wreath night. Some samples of USS Kenral, which nosed out the SIU softballers in SIU Cofsairs- - 9, Santa Ana— 6 from the Union was placed on benevolence were these: SIU Corsairs- -10, Mino Grande—14 a free-hitting contest, 14-10; Mino Grande, which the grave. SIU Corsairs- -17, Santa Catalina—10 Women's alligator handbags, by an identical score, and Santa Ana, which Brother Millican was born in $35. Small pocketbooks, $12. Co- eked out an 8 to 5 win. The Corsairs defeated SIU Corsaii-s- - 5, Santa Ana— 3 Massachusetts October 10, 1915. ca-cola, which was sold in town Santa Ana twice in subsequent games. SIU Corsairs- -10, Kenral—14, He joined the SIU in-the Port of for 25 cents, cost 50 cents for Baltimore Dec. 3, 1941. He sailed the bottle. Nobody was very in the Deck Department. Millican thiisly at these prices. Some of last shipped aboard a Robin Line the boys thought the price in-^ vessel on the South African run. eluded a share of ownership in Three weeks in an Army hos­ Brother Hellebrand's log. j were games, books and outdoor Better than the fii'st rate care' spoi'ts. The late Seafarer is survived the coke company. pital in Hawaii convinced" Seaby his wife, Christine, with So far the Army has spent $64 There was also'a letter-mailing ^^rer Paul Hellebrand that al- and chow, Hellebrand found that whom he made his home in New service at a nice, juicy profit for though the Army may not be so ^ the Army was on its toes with million on the hospital and it is the uniformed dame. wonderful in many ways. its ' entertainment, and recreation, still far-from completed. Many York. - Brother Millican was in good Revolution or no revolution, Tripler General Hospital in Each bed, Hellebrand reported, [ more outdoor athletic facilities was equipped with a radio re- are to be constructed. Union standing at the time of his all hands agreed they had seen Honolulu is sheer paradise, death and funeral"* benefits were enough and shoved off for the' Brother Hellebrand, who hit! cfeiver, hooked up to the hospiDELUXE VIEW paid to his wife. comforts of the Stony Creek. the Army drydock Oct. 6 when [ tal's own radio station. From 8 What pleased Hellebrand more Wunderlich's bubbling blood he left the Isthmian Steel Archi-'A. M. until 10 P. M. the patients Seafarers who attended funeral pressure cooled long enough for tect in Honolulu for treatment ^ were beamed music and* pro-j than the host of time-whiling services for a seaman in Guard­ him to say fhat outside of the of a glandular disorder, found gams. but no commercials. If i sports was the view afforded ian Angel Church in New York L^S Pedras lash-up the trip on the set-up more like a country , they wished, they could also tunc from the hospital grounds. Set drew a word of praise this week, the Stony Creek was mighty club than a hospital. ji" the regular Honolulu station. in the mountains between Pearl. Frank Kelly, Welfare Director fjne. There were no kicks with The doctors, nurses and medi-1 For the patients who could get Harbor and Monolulu, one could of the Catholic Maritime Center, the food, or the overtime, either, cal technicians were found to be around (Hellebrand was Jjed- see the country and sea for miles Diamond Head, the said that several SIU members The ship paid off in Boston a pleasant bunch, and the chow bound^for a week), movies were around. Pacific and Pearl Harbor spread were among the .seamen attend- Dec. 4. got a rating of "excellent" in showrT daily. Also available out below the hospital. Brother ing the rites for Edward Haley Hellebrand, watching the ships last Saturday morning. come and go in Honolulu, saw: Kelly asked the LOG to con­ his ship, the Steel Architect, vey his thanks "to all the boys leave port for the United States. who were present to pay their Prior to leaving the Architect,. respects." ' By SALTY DICK Hellebrand has been aboard theship since she first signed articles Robert Landry, Third Cook, is,in the box to cool off for two ty nights in a barroom?" To. me, in New York in July. After hit-proud to state that his whole hours. He learned his lesson. the only thing that looked good ting Newport News and Frisco, family is SIU. His mother and Did you know that the SEA­ was the girl... I've read where she touched at Manila, Shanghai, Living v/as especially cozy in dad carry SIU books. Mrs. CarFARERS LOG is read all over optical plans save plenty of Hong Kong, Saigon, Singapore,The Cabins on Thanksgiving melia Landry and Leonard Lan­ the world? Very few news­ money for Seafarers. How about Belawan, and Penang. When Day. Hellebrand was discharged fi-om The lads aboard the SIU-con­ dry work in a cannery at Bayou papers can make that claim other plans? ... I wonder .whatever became Kermit Robertson just returned the hospital on October 30 he tracted tanker enjoyed a sump­ La Batre, Alabama. I'll never forget Joe Pacheco, of Mac. He was the Baker on from the Far East on the Steel j finLshed out the trip by returning' tuous holiday meal "prepared by Steward. He once told a story the Robin Sherwood in 1942. Chemist. He didn't care for the • to the States on another Isthtwo of the finest cooks it has about a rat that was eating the He was a good dough mixer girls there; he's now headed for mian, the Steel Scientist. been our pleasure to sail with— crew's chow. One day he set a ... Dwaine Lassen, recently South America. Alvin L. Mc- Back in the States, Brother J. Winters and E. A. Cooley." Minutes of the SS The Cabins trap and the rodent was caught. married, wants his bride lo Dowell has joined the army and ^ Hellebrand is loud in his praise say "these boys really know It turned out to be a sailor from read the LOG while he's at would like to have his shipmates of the Army's Honolulu installa-^" write to him. All these seamen [tion, but he's still resisting the their business." The crew gave the armed guard. He was caught them the customary vote of stealing in the big box. For his Did you see the picture in the entering the service should re- recruiting posters. He prefers' ' Ithe life of a seafarer. theft of the fruit he was left LOG called "Morning after twen­ ceive the LOG. thanks. ectly it dug deep into the pockets of some of the ship's crew, accord­ ing to John Wunderlich, the Stony Creek's Bosun. Rites Held For James Millican In New York Member Terms Hawaii Army Hospital 'Sheer Paradise' 'The Voice Of The Sea' Cabins' Carvings �- t'S Ftiday. December 24^ 1948. THE SEAFARERS LOa yage Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings I SEAFARER SAM Recommended that crew must PONCE DE LEON. Oct. 26— back Steward in checking of food M. Hanson; Chairman: M. C. stores before sign-ons. Also sug­ Gaddy, Secretary. After several gested that crew not accept meat members declined to run for unless government inspected and ship's delegate, Thornton volun­ graded. One minute, of silence teered for the job. Motion by for departed Brothers. M. Hanson, seconded by B. F. Grice. that a letter be written S. NEW LONDON. Oct. II—W. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Lawton. Chairman: D. J. Sheehan. asking for clarification of Water­ Secretary. Previous . meetings man special rider. Under Edu­ minutes read and accepted. All cation Brother Hanson spoke on delegates' reports accepted. Uhder Union obligations of permitmen Good and Welfare it was sug­ and showed them SIU booklets gested tliat messroom be kept that outline what is expected of clean at night. Thei'e was pro them while carrying a permit. He CHARLES NORDHOFF. Oct. and con discussion on painting also spoke the on the tasks in­ volved in organizing work and 10 — Dickey. Chairman: S. by members of the Stewards De­ recommended the reading of the Sczyhran. Secretary No beefs partment. They are to do no pamphlet prepared by the SIU were reported in Deck and painting, according to an article Education Department on this Stewards departments; Engine in a recent LOG. It was sug­ JLL BRANCHES OF THE AS.<3- PrSTRlCT ARECONDUCTINS EDUGATIO/viAU. subject.- Hanson said that while department reported all okay gested that ship be fumigated in AAEETINGS, IVMlGH COVER EvfeRiCTHllv/Gdrinking ashore is okay, all hands with exception ef a few hours of next port. There was much dis­ Ff=?OAA HOW TO COAlDOCT/A UAl(0/J AdEETlMG should turn to the next day in disputed ovei-time. Delegates re­ cussion on getting new windTO WHAT'S BEHIND RAuL HOFFMAN'S ports accepted by acclamation. chutes. Delegates are to check good shape in order to get the ATTEMPT TO SC-UTTLE THE U.S. AAFRCHAAJT Motion carried to donate money on the number needed. One job done the SIU way and pro­ F1.EET• ALL MEMBERS ARE URSED TO tect the Union agreement. One from fines to Mrs. Hass. Motion minute of silence for departed ATTE/NI> AMD BRINQ VOUR SHIPAAATE^ IVITH VOO minute of silence for departed can-ied to delegate Dickey and Brothers. Jones to deliver the money and Brothers. / post receipt in the Baltimore Hall. Under Good and Welfare; it was moved and carried to post combined departmental repair list at end of voyage. Minute, of silence for departed Brothers. 4 & DOROTHY. Oct. 10 —Maurice 4i i 4 By HANK Hierstad. Chairman: Philip Day, DEL AIRES, Oct. 27 — Jim Secretary. Delegates made theiiDEL MUNDO.^OcL 25—Charlie Matheson: Chairman; Jerry Pal­ To our brothers aboard ships, in the union halls, hospitals, Motion under . New mer, Secretary. Deck delegate Swayne, Chairman: James BelL reports. and home towns, we wish them (and their families and friends) Business to instruct Patrolman to Secretary. After delegates gave Palmer reported that room allow­ their reports, Louis Cauble was speak to Captain about condition ance submitted by several of a Merry Christmas, good health, true friendships and happy elected ship's delegate by ac­ of number one and number two deck gang for not receiving linen voyages. And we wish the same to the proprietcrrs of establi.shments Crew had difficult on day of arrival had b^n dis­ all over the world, who have been kind enough to receive weekly clamation. Moved by George lifeboats. bundles of our union newspaper ... A Happy New Year to Brother Smyra that men leaving gear in time swinging out boats and puted. This is to be clarified on Greenlee, who sent Christmas greetings and said SIU - brothers messhall should be fined 25 cents. balls. If action is not taken be­ payoff in New Orleans. S. L. are always welcome in Huntington, West Virginia. Following discussion under Good fore ship leaves Baltimore, Coast Woodruff, engine delegate, said Guard will be notified. Life and Welfare: Membership went that Chief Engineer had given XXX on record to: 1) Help keep mess- preservers are also in bad shape orders for Paul Dayton. Oiler, To Brother G. E. Parker aboard the SS Cubore: A weekly hall clean; 2) Keep washtubs and crew wants an inspection. to be fired, without any reason bundle of LOGs is being mailed to the steamship company's clean and pick up all trash Motion by Riley for an electric for the order. P. Woodruff and agent in Cristobal, as you requested. Have you picked them Motion by black gang asked all hands to around tubs; 3) Keep passage­ range in galley. up? Lei us know... Dan Fischer and "Madhouse" Lambeth ways clean; 4) Change position Rale to get proper soap on board, stand behind Dayton, who had are in town from Mobile. We'd like to ask Brother Lambeth of the clothes line as it is in in accordance with agreement. delegate on last trip. No beefs if his shipmate's nickname could be "Full House"—just for way 'of the meat block and ice | Cabrera elected ship's delegate in Stewards Department, dele­ a laugh... Salted Fiction Dept.—The Sea Chase, by Andrew boxes. Members stood for one by acclamation. Allroid called gate Philip Swing reported. Ben­ Geer, published by Harpers Co., $3.00. minute in memory of departed!for $25 fine on anyone violating jamin Steward was elected ship's sanitary rules in engine room delegate. Under Good and Wel­ Brothers. XXX head. One minute of silence for fare, all members were re­ The weekly LOG will be sailing fi'ee of co.st to the homes of ELIZABETH. %cL 10 — Julie Brothers lost at sea. quested by delegates to stick by the loilowing brother.s: Walter Busch of California, T. E. Maynes Evans, Chairman: C. W. Mayat payoff to see that all repaii's of New Jersey, John Kealy of Pennsylvania. Edward Czosnowski nard. Secretary. Minutes of pre­ were made, overtime beefs of Maryland, Lyle Brannan of Ohio, Stephen Sceviour of .Louisiana, vious meeting and delegates re- { settled and Dayton's case cleared George Diehl of Pennsylvania, Stephen Homko of New Jersey, ports read and accepted. Crew up. James Miller of New York, William Daniel of Maryland, Ernest decided to let Patrolman % i % Bell of Virginia, John Davis of Illinoiv. Steve Chantelois of settle issue arising over gang­ TOPA, TOPA, Oct. 16—John Wisconsin. way watches. Motion by by Marshall, Chairman: John Lin­ Vaga to stop meeting until coln, Secretary. All delegates re­ electricians attend. Electricians ported eveiything ship-shape. Brother Omar Ames is still in town... The following reported to meeting and were ex­ Lincoln was unanimously elected brothers axe splicing away that old saying "shipping together t t cused because they were work­ ship's delegate. Motion by soon:" Steward Earl Spear, Ray Duhrkopp, Alex Kingsepp BETHORE, Oct. 10—Raymond ing on parts for winch laying on Maloney that a garbage recep­ and Pete "Sunnyside, Long Island" Latorre... About two weeks deck. In an amendment to a I Perry, Chairman: Ernest Black. tacle be placed aft because pre.sago Brother Leon "Chink" White stated he was being drafted Secretary. Steward Department motion, Bierman, Wiper, said that ence of flies. Motion by Thornton into the Army. Well., smo.oth khaki Tandlubbing to you. Brother ship should not be held up be­ delegate reported that only beefs that mattre.sses be in.spected byWhile... Joe "Frenchy" Marcoux is in town on crutches after cause of lack of repair work, but were of personal nature and had ship's delegate and Steward be­ some Canadian hospitalization... John "Lucky" Gillis is rnthat pressure should be put on been settled by the crewmem- fore vessel arrives in the States. chored in town v/ith his mustache after "mucho" absence ^ bers. Engine and Deck delegates Patrolman to see that jobs were Amendment to motion called for from New York, done. This was seconded by said disputed overtime would be inspection of pillows, too. discussed with boarding Patrol­ Sojka and approved by the crew. XXX One minute of silence for Broth­ man. Motion carried that suc­ Brother John Jellette informs us from Portland, Oregon, that ceeding crew should not sign on ers lost at sea." he and Brother Sam Foss are hospitalized after their bus had an until a delegate has checked accident en route to the pier where the Purdue Victory was all supplies placed aboaid in berthed. Of all things, John says, it happened on his birthday. preparation for the coming voy­ Well, happy birthday, John, and speedy recovery to you and Sam age. Because of shortages in while you're drydocked in the Physicians and Surgeon's Hospital, it % Xsupplies requisitioned, it was DEL VIENTO, Oct. 9 — Her­ Portland, Oregon. P.S.—Merry Christma.s and a Happy New suggested that list, with Ste­ man Callaway, Chairman; M. D. Year... Brother Wallace Hussey is still in town and keeps getting ward's permission, be shown to a> 4. aj Baxter, Secretary. Minutes of that happy item, called mail. EVELYN. Oct. 17—E. O'NeUl, the Patrolman. last meeting accepted as po.sted. Chairman: C. Mitchell, Secretary. t 4" 4^ 5- . 4. Everything was reported in good SOUTHLAND, Oct. 11—John Delegates reported some dis­ Facts Dept.—One-way fares New York to Europe aboard order by the department dele­ Harris, Chairman: A. L. Fricks, puted overtime in each of the Waterman passenger-freighters are from $200 to $285 and from three' departments. Under Good gates. Motion by Brennan, car­ Secretary. Delegates reported New York to the Far East the prices are from $400 t.o $475. and Welfare: Steward was asked ried, that members of all three that theie were no beefs in any We doubt if any brother ever made a trip as passenger on e.ny if it was possible to have a departments keep sober and of the departments. W. J. SIU ship. If any brother has, let's have the story... Brothers, stand all their watches or action (Chubby) Morris elected ship's better variety of jams and jellies. as the SIU is headed for a new year, let's all turn to in pro­ will be taken at the next meet­ delegate by acclamation. Good Motion by C. W. Field, seconded tecting our union and our jobs. And wherever you are in the ing. Motion carried that ship's and Welfai-e: It • was requested by several that all crew boys be world, look around for those LOGs—they're for your benefit. delegates are not to be inter-! that Patrolman claidfy regarding kept out of mid-.ship housing Hold those shipboard meetings, do yoiur jobs as SIU men and rupted by crewmembers when cheese dishes as substitutes in after working hours. Meeting shipmates and keep the ships clean and happy. May the New discussing * Union business with lieu of second* meats. A more observed one minute of silence in Year be prosperous, in jobs, for the SIU membership. Patrolman. |varied menu was requested. memory of departed Brothers., CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida7; December 24, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Irate Seafarer TeDs Congressmen Member stfu English Lore, Rewarded With Robin Nantes EGA Move Will Scuttle Industry To the Editor: and six C-2s of special design. The C-3s are the Robin Hood, e^ican built ships they are able After two years of extensive named after the principle char­ to guarantee as rapid delivery search and inquiry, I finaUy acter; the Robin Gray, after (I as U.,S. shipping. This has done have found the people and places believe) the Gray Friar, a char­ much to replace the merchant for ^which the Robin Line has marine of the United States as named its ships. They are to be acter in the story, and the Robin Goodfellow, which must have the leader on the high seas. found in Howard's Pyle's "Merry been named after Robin Hood's Therefore, I urge you all, my Adventures of Robin Hood." good fellows. Robin Locksley is This subject hSs been brought named for the believed real name union brothers and seamen of other unions, to contact your up a number of times, and •is a of Robin Hood. congressmen, as I have done, to constant cause for argument. Then there . are the converted protest this ruling. It's your job Therefore I shall make it clear ships, the Robin Kirk and the as well as mine that is jeopar­ so as to end these arguments. Robin Mowbray, named for dized. There are twelve ships. Three towns in the story. I was un­ Leonard Furman C-3s, three converted carriers. able to locate any reference to Trent to explain the Robin Trent. TOWNS AND HAMLETS SO ROUND, SO FIRM, SO FULLY PACKED This leaves the C-2s. The Robin Tuxford, Robin Doncaster and Robin Kettering were named for towns mentioned in the story, and the Robin Sherwood after Sherwood Forest where Robin t • Hood stashed his loot. Maybe someone else can find out about the Robin Wentley. I hope this letter nqiakes some­ body happy. Also I hope they, appreciate it—^all my effort, I mean. It cost me a three-cent stamp, years of finding out, and; I also had to drop what I was doing to write it. (I was taking, in the slack up in Maine.) A1 Whiimer (Ed. Note: For further in­ formation on the Robin names see the -LOG of. April -16> 1948). the services of food producers and packers, ship's chandlers, The other day I. read an ar­ equipment manufacturers, rope ticle in a New York newspaper makers and many other indus­ that jolted me into action. It tries, such as shipyards, grain concerned the statement of Paul storage, coal storage, petroleiun Hoffman, director of the Euro- industries and so om pean Recovery Program, with Just picture in your mind the regards to the use of American serious unemployment problem vessels as carriers of bulk car- that would face workers in these goes^ industries. I say that I was startled to Foreign operators get away action. My home state has four­ with murder. They seriously unteen Representatives and two derman their ships to the point Senators. Each one was the re­ of endangering men's lives. cipient of a letter from me ask­ Food and quarters are abomin­ ing him to consider all the angles able, and the pay and working in the case before approving or hours arc greatly inferior to disapproving any legislation for American standards. As a conse­ the elimination of American quence, they are able to offer ships as bulk cargo carriers. cheaper freight rates. With AmThe American merchant mar­ ine has been crippled rather bad­ ly since the end of the war by continued lay-ups of ships and the unregulated sale of our "mothbaU fleet" to foreign ope­ rators. Lately there have been what amount to outright gifts" of ships to Marshall Plan coun­ tries. This may be mere scuttlebutt, but I understand that the Mari­ From Brothers on the shore time Commission is selling ships and on ships all the oceans, of .the T-2 type to foreign ope­ best wishes to all for a Merry rators for $100,000, ' whUe our Christmas and a joyous New own American operators are re­ Year have arrived in the LOG quired to pay $400,000 more for office. Greetings of the Holiday the very same type of ship. The season to the men of the SIU same applies to ships of all have been received from the fol­ types. lowing brothers and friends: Augustus H. Cottrell, George AMERICAN-MADE H. Seeberger, LeRoy Nicholas, Is this fair? American sweat Lester C. Long, H. W. Greenlee and American money built these and family. Doctor" Joel Dasch, ships. Are foreign operators to Joseph A. Spaulding, George benefit while American ship­ Reoch, Jackie (Kid) Berg, Fred Letting themselves go, cre'wmembers of the,Robin Good' owners are forced out of busi­ Barthos, Jerry Palmer, Uncle fellow answer the question, "How's the food?" Left to right: ness by this unfair competition? Otto Pruessler, Ed Larkin, Ed­ A. Jensen, FWT; J. Graves, Third Assistant; E. J. Nooney, OS; Mr. Hoffman stated, according mund Edgington, the Seafarers in V. L. Meehan, Oiler. Picture was submitted to the LOG by to the news item, that coal, for N. O. Marine Hospital, Charles John R. Jones. instance, costs $4.50 a ton more Oppenheimer, Matt Fields, Luis to ship in American ships than in foreign bottoms. I don't ques­ Ramirez. tion Mr. Hoffman's statement, Also: Paul Gonsorchik, Joe Alsince I don't know all the facts, gina, A1 Kerr, Joe Volpian, Ray angles, mostly from my back on but I wonder if he ever took Gonzales, Hank Piekutowski, Hiya Fellas: the floor, I!d say they're-drafting crew of Steel Surveyor. into consideration the severe Wherever you are I hope you the wrong sex. Best wishes, too, from the damage that will be done to our are not as cold as I am. For the Many new items never seen economy if three hundred more staff of the SEAFARERS LOG. past few days I've been wearing before are appearing in the ships are laid up. Ships, on the three sets of winter underwear. shops. Kleins' is featuring ladies average, carry crews of fifty By the end of the week Til be dresses made of spun glass. With men. That automatically puts fiap-happy. New York these past each dress you get a recording 15,000 seamen out of work. Ships few weeks is a definite mirror of of "I'll Be Seeing You In All make approximately three trips the Yuletide spirit, reflecting The Old Familiar Places." a year. Plain arithmetic gives friendship wherever you go. I Liquor stores are advertising the result that 45,000 jobs are Xll3.IlkSffivill2f saw one landlord chatting with a "what the woman of distinction immediately lost. ® ® tenant at the curbside — right is drinking." Drug stores' in­ There are approximately 200,- TQ Editor: next to the furniture. Macy is comes have boomed with the sale 000 men whose livelihood is sea-: „ speaking to Gimbel. Durocher faring. I estimate that at pres-^, to say hello and was seen dining with an umpire. of a new hair tonic, called "NoGro"—it's for bald headed men ent there are some 150,000 jobs to Jope that you boys_ have had Subway attendants are removing who want to stay bald. These a dinner on Thanksgiving that for these men; making a ratio of their shoes before kicking you same people are pushing a new four men for three jobs. I don't will compare to the one we had through the door. one thousand piece toilet set—all know just how accurate these ^he Atlantic City, Business, too, is on the up­ in one roll. figures are at present, since those ^he entire Steward Departswing. I saw a panhandler on A local slopchest dispenser has were the statistics of a year ago.'"^/"^ ^^ South Street with a hat in each introduced a new type winter However, in all probability the ke^ping^th^^^ hand. He said that business was underwear, ideal for the North I up to the SIU standard that we ratio is muchf greater now, so good that he was openipg up Atlantic. It contains no eyes, no Now, along comes an arbitrary hooks, no buttons, no zipper— ruling by a high government of- Some of the boys responsible a branch office. you just put in the rivets and As for the holiday shopping, ficial calling for the elimination j^ ^ j of 45,000 more jobs. Can you! Fletcher; Second Cook and the women are in complete com­ leave it on. I purchased "a dozen doublevisualize what happens to that faker, E. Godrery; Third Cook, mand. It isn't Christmas shop­ Louis Lowe, Messmen Stanley ping anymore it's a "counter­ head electric razors—^perfect for ratio? Johnson and Charles Renolds; revolution." The female, or bar­ the two-faced Mate. For com­ OTHERS HARMED and Utility Men James Jones, gain basement fullback, reigns pany officials I'm planning a These figures just involve ac­ and William Brown—and of Supreme. They'll ruin a $20 Christmas dinner • consisting of dress to get a dish towel. Hav­ two-way meat balls (they melt tive seamen. Merchant sTiipping course the Chief Steward. Crew of Atlanta City ing viewed the scene from all in your mouth and harden in is a large business. It requires To the Editor: •c 11 ' Everyone's On Red's List Crew Hopes Others Enjoyed |r-. 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. Christmas List, That Is your stomach), roast duck to tickle their palates (I'm leaving the feathers on). For dessert, pumpkin pie with or without micro-film. Last year they gave me a beautiful pencil to keep my overtime with—it's got an eraser at both ends. What I'll get this year, I don't know. I'm not hanging my stocking up any more. I did last year and all I got was a sum­ mons from the Board of Health. Anyway, fellas, Season's Greet­ ings." Red Campbell MOON QUERIES DON'T FAZE OLD PERCY To Ihe Editor: Brothers, I've been kidnapped, shanghaied, kicked, beat-up, held-up, held down, shot at, roll­ ed, cussed, cheated, lied to, lied about, married and divorced; so go ahead — I'm immune — keep, asking me questions about Moon Kouns! Percy Beyer �Friday, December 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Union's Payoff Rule Draws More Members' Comments Two Weeks Before The Mast By WILLIAM H. TRADEWELL The Royal Oak was the tanker's name, For Lake Charles she was bound, Where mosquitoes all grow oversize And bark like full gro\vn hounds. There is no Sunday or day of rest Upon the Royal Oak, A yacht-like tanker on shuttle run, And men must bear the stroke. Full speed ahead, cried Hurricane Bill, As we passed old Sandy Hook; I'll break all records on this run, I swear by the bell and book. We pay your wages and feed you well^ All else goes by the board; And if the pace is a rate that kDls, Why, men we can well afford. Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both side of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. Pro: Okays Benefits Con: Hastings Veto To the Editor: To Ihe Editor: The present transportation rul­ We, the crew of the SS Hast­ ing is a step in the right direc­ ings, at, our ship board meeting tion. It's not perfect—or let us on November 20, took the follow­ say it is regrettable—in that it sometimes works a hardship ing stand on the transportation Four hours in port to empty or load. Lost to all towns and cities. on a man who makes (for ex­ rule: With gear up or stow lines below; Lost to our next of kin. ample) a short European run and It was brought out that the has to get off the ship. In this new ruling on transportation was Strong backs, weak minds are needed here. Lost to the arms of our loved ones; event, I think the individual not keeping our job security. It From these all records flow. ^A race against time to win. has a beef. was also pointed out that when However, the benefits derived a ship pays off, some men will We headed south in a torrid hell. Our tanks are filled with precious fluid from the present rule more than always get off leaving openings As from the furnace blast That turns the nation'is wheels; offset this somewhat petty draw­ for men on the beach. The crew The sweat poured down into our eyes. back. We are the power that moves the whole. of the SS Hastings, all book men, Actually, job security, in the hereby recommend that the rule Each hour and eon did last. The throne where power kneels. sense of job-permanency, does revert to its original wording: not weigh too heavily with most Men can accept transportation The burning sun shone overhead. Heat, power, lights are in our holds. seamen. The advantages are evi­ money and pile off or stay on, As we scraped and chipped our way; The keystone of our time. dent; but I want to stress the whichever they choose. Our ship now gleamed in pristine white. As we toil in heat and weariness. rule's bearing on the all-import­ 32 bookmembers And thus we-earned our pay. The subject of this rhyme. ant and burning issue of Union militancy. Today there is a ten­ SS Hastings dency for many of us to home­ Lines up, lines down, and on the run. The Royal Oak will load once more, stead ships, and to make our­ Chief Mate be on the go; And fresh crews will replace selves a nice comfortable and Two bosuns are better on the deck. The driven men on the driven ships— permanent home. Turn out the watch below. No slowdown in its pace. This attitude is worse than To the Editor: bad. It stinks. The prerequisites of the typical "homesteader" is Concerning the new transport­ his ability to "play ball" and ation ruling: I am 100 percent "sugar up to" his superiors. He against it as are about 90 percent a move would cause widespread first line of defense in the last reduces his Union to a minor of the sober, upright, ambitious To the Editor: Paul G. Hoffman, Chief of the unemployment to hundreds of war, and has served in that quantity. Any move that results brothers with whom I have EGA, is allegedly in the employ thousands of American workers, capacity in every war and eveiy in separating these characters sailed. It is ridiculous, and un­ of this government and the and bankrupt American steam­ crisis since our country was from their "home" is of positive fair. value to the Union! American people. That is what ship operators, other outfits founded. In the December 3 LOG, Does Mr. Hoffman really be­ This rule also serves a useful Brother T. White gave three we have been led to believe, but would suffer: trucking companies, and lieve that Russia is just fooling? purpose in accelerating the ro­ we are beginning to wonder. Mr. import and export firms reasons for supporting the rule: countless small concerns which Why the sudden interest in the tation of jobs. A faster turn­ 1. Turnover. Every book man Hoffman has made statements that are just'as treasonable as are dependent for their liveli­ British merchant marine and the over of jobs benefits the major­ has the same privileges with or those made by some "patriots" in hood on the American merchant fleets of other European nations? ity. without the ruling—except that Most of their ships were built All in all, I am firmly con­ without it a man has some se­ the Revolutionary War: that we marine. FIRST DEFENSE by American labor with Amer­ vinced that any move that tends curity and something to look for­ scrap our merchant fleet and to reduce the opportunities for ward to besides being replaced Mr. Hoffman seems to forget ican capital. turn the business over to foreign (as many people have) that the Mr. Hoffman's actions and men to "go company," and at in a matter of weeks. nations, particularly England. Aside from the fact that such American merchant fleet was our statements cause me to wonder the same time exposes these men 2. Homesteaders. Since when whether he is trying to get into to our educational facilities, is does the SIU discourage the the spotlight. Maybe he, too, has definitely advantageous. NEW ADDITION TO THE SIU FLEET M. Sterne practice of men keeping on their a pumpkin—under his liat. ships in order to get ahead. If William McKay newcomers find that the home­ steaders think that they own the ship all that is i-equired of the BOSUN TELLS OF newcomers is to point out anti­ To the Editor: HAPPY ENDING union acti\'ities and they will I strongly believe in the trans­ have some justification in this TO RUGGED TRIP portation rule because when a charge., I read .Scotty Aubusson's .stoiy man pays off of a ship in an TAKE ACTION in the LOG about the recent trip area other than the one he of the SS Montgomery City to icined the ship in the company 3. Company men. Is Brother the Far East with a good deal should be responsible for paying T. White not aware that officers of interest, for I was the Bosun his transpoi'tation back. too are men, union men at that. Some ships seem to have at the time. Again, if the alleged "buddy, I would like to mention the lome-steaders sailing on them buddy" activities do in any way very happy ending to the whole who really don't see tlie good provoke any infraction on the affair. The Captain, the Mate, and welfare of the transporta­ constitution of the SIU let the and all the Engineers were fired; tion rule. Having been too long newcomers take note and report while the crew were told that on one ship, they get the idea such infractions. It is his duty. they were all welcome to. stay on that by getting off they are do­ ing harm to the company. This In conclusion, oven if I am if they cared to. is siding with the shipowners. married I sui-e as hell can't The Patrolman who paid off Oiu- Union has a great fleet of afford to stay on the bcacli a the ship in New York ,did a fine ships and our fleet is gi-owing couple of weeks now and then, job. He . discovered that two evei-y year, so there is no rea-, and I doubt very seriously if any men who had log money de­ son for a man to homestead on' other married brothers can do ducted from their pay by the one. If . every man had the same the .same. I support whole­ Taken during the shakedown cnuse of the Stony Creek, Pui-ser, had never been entered idea as our Brothers of the SS heartedly the recommendation of American Tramp Shipping Development Company, newly- in the official ship's log; and in Governor Graves, who wrote an the SS Mae crew that the matter contracted ship, live Seafarers pose befwre the company's stack aU, out of eighteen logs, all but article in the LOG of November be put to a vote for a period of emblem. Left to right—John Wunderlich. Bostmx Vrettos. OS: two were finally , lifted. 26, we may as well not have a not less than thirty days. Pete Blum Chris. DM. Kneeling are unidentified AB and Wiper. Union. K. Kirstensen William K. PoweU For Cities Service you'll give your all; Turn out aU hands on deck; Now hit the ball from bell to bell Or get it in the neck. From god-forsaken outlandish docks To others of the same. As castaways on a floating jail. As pawns in the profits game. Disputes Booster ECA Proposal To Cut Cargoes Branded As .'Treason' Homesteading Out "V''i �Page Ten m< THE SEAFARERS LOG Norfolk Hospital Friday, December 24, 1948 Frlenflly Cars ill. An estimated 6,000 patients will have been admitted to the Norfolk Marine Hospital by the end of the current fiscal year in JiUy 1949. Currently und^going treatment is Seafarer John F. Kearney (above), whose recovery has been greatly aided by 12 blood transfusions from SIU Brothers. • .' Here some of Norfolk's crack nursing staff <ire grabbing a quick lunch in their own messhall. Convalescing under the competent care of the hospital's well-trained staff is SIU member Macon Welcb.. (leff). According to hospitaUxed Seafarers, the Norfolk institution is a "model example o| .what an SIU man,wants wban.he has to go into drydock for* repairs." Brother Edward Harrison (right) has shot many photos, including those on, this page, but this is his first personal' appearance in the LOG. At left is Norfolk- Port Agent Ben Bees, who accompanied Harrison on hospital tour. Dr. F. Thweatt, Jr., Norfolk's medical direc­ tor. gives a memo' to his secretary, Mrs.. Florence Taylor. Dr. Thweaft, a veteran of 20. years at sea, heads a staff of 33 medical and dental officers and a large nursing corps. ilBliW J Is hit pif' I u-' • pv- m- hm- Among the many seamen who acclaim the treatment available in Noriolk are, these two unidentified patients. Nor­ folk also maintaips two out-patient departments which last year treated nupe than 19,000. sick and iniured. Canteen clerk. It^ks over the " latMt issue of flu . SEAFAJREHS. LOG left by SI.1J repre: sentative. Union pap^ ri ^1" ways on hand for patients. kboye are some of hospital's doctors, w)^9,.,are.frifi^^ly^and undevri^ Among.,friends ..cited, by Seafarerit. Dra. Blades. J. Vv King. Alvin. Cane, and Paui E. Walker-, heed surgeon. �THE Friday, December 24, 1948 v-;>' PERSONALS SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleren Stooge Admits CS Backs CTMA Even the signatures on the were interested in sponsoring a (Cwtinued from Page I) telegram tell an interesting tale. company union, steps would have entire crew, pro-and anti-CTMA. Three men, identified as the been taken long age. Instead, signed up. CTMA Organizing Committee, Cities Service hoped to achieve The true methods of CTMA signed the telegram. Actually the two purposes through CTMA: then showed themselves. three men had no official con­ 1. By circulating CTMA Telegrams were sent to all nection with CTMA. They were pledges among the crew, the men Cities Service ships announcing crewmembers of the Winter who refused to sign would imthat 100 percent of the Winter HUl. rnediately identify themselves as Hill unlicensed crew had signed S. 4. Until Furman came aboard the being pro-SIU. These men would up with CTMA, and the crews ship, the men did nbt even know 'swiftly be weeded out before the LES AMES of the other ships should join that the CTMA existed. In fact, NLRB election was held. "Contact your father through CTMA immediately. the New York Hall. Important, one of the signatures was that of 2. By introducing a new or­ The CXMA, the "telegram then Pepe, Chief Cook, a pro-SIU man ganization into the scene at the It Because of numerous let­ went on to say, "will then peti­ who had been fired before the last minute, they hoped to sway CLAUDE DAVIS ters received from rank and tion National Labor Relations telegram was sent and who had some of the men from voting for You are asked to communicate file crewmembers riding with Mrs. Ruth Hall, Box 36, Cities Service ships, protest­ Board for prompt election." no knowledge of Furman's using the SIU in the belief that CTMA The claim that the CTMA Galveston, Texas. his name. ing the misleading and mudwould possibly do something for would petition for an election is CTMA cards for membership the Cities Service men. It it it slinging tactics of Cities FRANK PHILBIN Service's CTMA, the or­ sheer nonsense. When the tele­ were then sent to men aboard all The strategy of the company gram was sent, it was known ships, their names taken from David S. Kunian, attorney, ganizing staff of the SIU is was to wait tmtil the last minute, that CTMA could not petition or the company's official crew lists. asks you to get in touch with writing a series of articles start a new organization, weed receive recognition from the him at 49 Federal Street, Boston for the LOG, giving the true With these facts known of the out the pro-SIU men and then, NLRB as long as the SIU case CTMA's background, and its hard 10, Mass. facts of this organization. before the backers of the new was in the hands of the NLRB. to dispute tie-in with the com­ 4, 4, 4. The cowardly, perverted organization could be exposed, BILL JORDAN The SIU's entire case of peti­ pany, it is easy to see why the election would be over and minds responsible for draft­ Write to Eugene Belz, La tion and election must be dis­ CTMA came into existence. ing the truth-twisting leaf­ the SIU would be defeated. Sierra Station, Arlington, Cali­ lets attacking the SIU (see COMPANY MANEUVER posed of before any action can CTMA would then quietly go fornia. It was not interested solely our of existence. be undertaken by the NLRB on December 17, LOG for an it it X example) will no doubt get behalf of CTMA. Cities Service's in establishing itself as a com­ DIDN'T WORK CHARLES FLAHERTY great enjoyment from these union knew-this, but the dodge pany-dominated union—time was Write to John R. Chaker, SIU articles. The plan was a smooth one, was to confuse the men on the too short for this. Hail, 51 Beaver Street, New ships. If the Cities Service Company but it didn't work out according York. to schedule. The SIU, seeing the company's motive in circulating XXX JAMES TUCKER pledges, asked its supporters to Contact Martin A. Machel, SIU sign anything given them by Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New CTMA. "to seek jobs on foreign flag ves­ "You are not a member of the {Continued from Page 1) York. Moreover, the NLRB order for chosen to dispose of the com­ sels, particularly Honduran and union any longer. There are no an election was delayed and has charges. You are finished. You not yet been announced. The munist problem in the manner it Panamanian flags." HUBERT*^ LENERE Lonnie V. Hargesheimer asks has when a more direct and more In what obviously was a viola­ have violated the constitution for extra time gave the men in the democratic method is available. tion of the shipping rules, the five years and I am tired of it." Cities Service fleet time to leam No explanation was given for NMU announced that aliens with The NMU's current drive to lop the facts about the CTMA and the failure of NMU officials to war service would be given pref­ off large groups of its member­ its backgroimd. prefer charges against the com­ erence over other aliehs, even ship without benefit of constitu­ Every day that the NLRB elec­ munists for the real crime they though the latter held books in tionally required hearings is a tion announcement is delayed, SIU, A&G District have committed — the crime of good standing. Under democra­ source of considerable fear to new evidence of the hollowness iSALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. selling out the membership of the tic administration of the rotary many elements within the qnion. of* the CTMA comes forth. The Willifim Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 NMU to the government and the system of shipping, all bookmemBOSTON 276 State St. Greatly concerned over the coming days will find the men E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 shipowners, especially during the bers, regardless of their date of present turn in events are those of the Cities Service fleet barDispatcher Richmond 2-0141 late war period. entry into the union, are entitled "splinter" groups in the NMU raged by CTMA propaganda. CALVESTON 30814—23rd St. The NMU has ample ammu­ to the same job consideration. who fought long and hard, by Its campaign of distortions and Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 According to a letter from an democratic means, to help Cur­ mud slinging will be intensified, preferring charges MOBILE 1 South Lawrence SL nition for Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 against Joseph Stack and other NMU member published in last ran in his fight to oust the com­ but it is too late—the true char­ NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. CPers in the NMU who are cur­ week's LOG, many of the jobs on mies from control over the or­ acter of CTMA and its founders E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 the - Dispatcher's shipping board ganization. rently under fire, for selling out is being learned by the men of NEW YORK ...51 Beaver St. are marked "No Aliens." Their fears are based on the the Cities Service ships. Joe 'Alglna, Agent MAnover 2-2784 to the Coast Guard, WSA, RMO NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. and other government agencies. possibility that Curran's purge CTMA's last minute flurry of COMMIES IN COURT Ben R«es, Agent Phone 4-1083 Likewise, there is good reason may get out of hand and may activity is the frenzied labor of The NMU attempt to dump PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. for charges based on the Com­ eventually include all those who the doomed. the communists, without allow­ Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 (Future articles in the SEA­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 third St. munists' Wartime policy of col­ ing them to be heard by trial take issue with the NMU head. 'Steve Cardullo, Agent Dduglaa 2-5475 laboration with the ship oper­ committees, had legal Overtones. FARERS LOG will continue the Should the NMU program of SAN JUAN, PJt 252 Ponce de Leon ators. During the war — and expose of CTMA.) Curran has been ordered to purging continue these splinter Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 after—^the communists adopted a groups may find that they have appear in the Supreme Court of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay StCharles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 stand that prohibited use of the New York to answer charges helped create a pattern that will TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. strike—the union's most powerful that he interfered with the finally spell their own liquida­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 and reliable weapon. union rights of his one-time ally tion. SS CLYDE L. SEAVEY WILMINGTON, Calif., Meanwhile, the real victims of in the NMU, Joseph Stack, and Will "Big Ed," AB, and Ship's 227VM Avalon Boulevard THEY CAN'T TALK HEADQUARTERS.. 61 Beaver St., N.V.C. In the light of earlier NMU two others, former Seattle Port the new policy are the rank-and- Delegate on this vessel between HAnover 2-2784 history, however, the reason for Agent Jack Smith and Leonard file membership, a large section April 30 and Sept. 5, get in SECRETARY-TREASURER the NMU's current stand in place Lamb, a member in good stand­ of which is composed of minority touch with Micky Lenehan, 1-B, Paul Hall groups who are wondering if U.S. Veterans Hospital, Kingsof the more realistic and practi­ ing. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Stack, an admitted memWbr of they are next on the list. bridge Road, New York City. cal solution of placing the com­ Lindsay Williams the communist party and - a munists on trial, in accordance ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS with constitutional methods, former union, official, and the Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler other two NMUers charged the emerges clearly. Joseph Volplan That reason is that the NMU NMU administration barred them SUP By SAL COLLS officials who are now directing from membership meetings, re­ fused to accept their union dues the purge of the CP members HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL SAN JUAN—Shipping in the York ships, the C-2 types, had Phone 8-8777 would be placed in an embar­ and deprived them of the right Port of San Juan continues to received orders from their office VORTLAND ......ill W. Burnside St rassing light because many of to obtain employment through favor the Deck Department. As in New York to discontinue tak­ Beacon 4336 them are the men who worked the union hiring hall. lUCHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. a matter of fact, for the past ing shoregang workers in San Stack said he registered for Phone 2599 with the communist party dur­ week the Deck Gang has been Juan imtil further notice. 'SAN FRANCISCO .........89 Clay St. ing the period of the sell-outs. employment Oct. 11 and'Was told getting all the gravy, with not We contacted one of the Bull UouKlas 2-8363 In effect, they would be indict­ by the Dispatcher on Dec. 1 that a single man being shipped from Line Skippers and asked him SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. ing themselves for collaborating a stopper had been placed on his Main 0290 registrhtibn. He was informed the Stewards Department. Only about this. He replied that he WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. with and upholding the policies that the order came from New four have been dispatched to did have orders to lay off hiring Terminal 4-3131 of the communists. engine jobs. • shoregangs in Puerto Rico, until Alien seamen in the NMU are York Port Agent DaVid DrumReplacements were sent to the 'such time as the New York ves­ Canadian DiBtrict one of the groups who are feel­ mond, pending charges. When no charges were filed following scows: the Hilton, Dor­ sels got back on their regular MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square ing the brunt of the latest switch by Dec. 4, Stack said he went to othy, Kathryn, and the Arlyn, all schedules, which might be from Plateau 6700—^arquette 5909 in policy. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. In October, the NMU began Drummond, who told him the na­ Bull Line ships. The Hilton alone three weeks to a month, the At­ Phone North 1229 cutting loose a large section of tional office gave the order. Stack took practically an entire new lantic coast strike having, of PORT COLBORNE l6»> Durham St. course, upset everything. then appealed to Curran and deck force. Phone: 5591 its foreign-born membership. At As you may well imagine, they SHOREGANG SLOW challenged his right to deprive TORONTO lilA Jarvls Street that time the National Council, The shoregang for the past breathed deep sighs of relief Elcin 5719 headed by Curran, advis^ alien any member in good standing VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boushton St. seamen taken into the NMU dur­ of his right to ship through the week, in the face of so many when reassured that there would Empire 4531 Bull Line arrivals, has been un­ be plenty of shoregang work for hiring hall. VANCOUVER ..865 Hamilton St. ing the post war years that their According to Stack, Curran an­ usually slow. A rumor was all willing hands in the near Pacific 7824 shipping chances were nil and buzzing round that the New future. the best thing for them to do was swered: you to send the $50 to him at PAUL DAVIS Communicate with R. E. Davis, General Delivery, Mitchell, In­ diana. Box 51, New Burlington, Ohio 4. 4. 4. & S> A. WILBUR IRVIN ROBERT LANSDALE You are ,asked to communi­ Get in touch with Harold Guttcate with Droisen and Marcus, man, attorney, 66 Beaver Street, 285 Madison Avenue, New York New York City. 17, N. Y. Facts On CTMA Commies Get Works From NMU SIU HULLS Iti 1 14 'A M NOTICE! San Juan Shipping Favors Deck • -.1 �Pago Twelve THE SEAFARERS Friday, December 24,1S48 LOG If m0m 4 4:.' * et? tEB 00© iisaaaas pfAAOCfWlC CCWTff^l. OP VOUR OVS/M J 0«SAN«2ATlOAl ;/ \\\ B€ST COyMDITIOfiS IN AAARITIMB / 'J '^^OTARy you PON'T NAVF TO ^ SK ANVC>/\#6S BOOTS / TO SET A JOB / yoUR QROICB OF "THE vJOB YOU WANT-TANKERS, ORV CARGO , TvGS, WeeKty eENEpns IF yi>o /\Re HOSPITALI Z€P JOB TOR , EVERy, V BCOK/VIEMBER MEMBSRSHIP SUPPORTOFTHE AFL," THEAFL AAARITIMF ^ TRA-DES DBPT,-me ^ i/m.TRANSpicfjlRr ^ VAl _ UOBS ^OiL'T/M^ 65v)cW REPRESENTATION •MP THAT IS tmyrr/S TMS •vH:;.,/ i?' MOST SOtmr-AFT^R dOC3K IH MAR/T/ME • 0ties Service Tankermen If asked to, sign the petitions of the company unioili i|J4 CTMA, so that you can vote for the SlU when the NLRB elections take place. •"3 � 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 24, 1948 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. X, No. 52 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES US LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN FIGHT TO KIL HOFFMAN PLAM UNIONS PRTEST SCUTTLING OF US FLEET COMMIE ISSUE STILL PROBLEM TO TORN NMU STOOGE ADMITS CS BACKS CTMA PORT BALTIMORE EXPECTS SHIPPING TO BOOM FOR A FEW MORE WEEKS NEW YORK BLAMES STORMY SEAD FOR SLUMP FRISCO BRANCH CALLS FOR MEN SLOW SHIPPING STILL PLAGUES PORT MOBILE PORT GALVESTON HAS SLOW WEEK NEW ORLEANS REPORTS SHIPPING AS'FAIR' ONTARIO ENDS YEAR'S SHIPPING SHIPPING TAKES HOLIDAY IN PORT SAVANNAH PORT WILMINGTON HUMS WITH ACTIVITY PHILLY BOWS TO CURRIER CREWMEN COUP IN VENEZUELA EXPOSES SIU CREW TO 'SHARPSHOTTERS RITES HELD FOR JAMES MILLICAN IN NEW YORK MEMBER TERMS HAWAII ARMY HOSPITAL 'SHEER PARADISE' NORFOLK HOSPITAL GIVES FRIENDLY CARE SAN JUAN SHIPPING FAVORS DECK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/24/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/22648155494e05e42f830f7b5ddd3ae1.PDF 0056f67fe700dc094d25afabfe9eacf7 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 17. 1948 No. 51 Sm Fights Move To Seuttle Fleet Seafarers Asks Wage Increases From Operators NEW YORK, Dec. 15 — Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall has demanded of all SIU Atlantic and Gulf District contracted dry cargo companies a $3.50 a month pay increase and higher overtime rates for unlicensed personnel in all ratings. The SIU's wage increase demand was set forth in a telegram' sent yesterday by Hall to the operators. Insisting that SIU wages be equalized with those Calling on Congress and the nunciation of the Hoffman sch­ With the jobs of thousands of American seamen hanging in the President to take action to in­ eme in protest telegrams to balance, the Atlantic and Gulf sure continued American parti­ President Truman and members District of the Seafarers Inter­ cipation in the European recov­ of both houses of Congress. granted other sections of the inIn Washington, a reopening of national Union stepped into the ery plan, the AFL maritime dustiy as a result of the recent the whole question of Congres­ As Ihe LOG went to press, forefront of the fight to block group .spokesman declared: 97-day strike on the West Coast, the following steamship com­ "The full force of the AFL sional support of U.S. shipping Economic Cooperation Admin­ the A&G Secretary-Treasurer panies have agreed to the istration chief Paul G, Hoffman Maritime Trades Department and loomed as a result of the ECA's urged immediate compliance by wage increases demanded by from carrying out his threat to its 306,000 members will be intention to throw more ton­ the operators. the A&G District: Alcoa, ditch U.S. ships in favor of for­ thrown into the fight to secure nage to foreign ships at the ex­ an even break for American sea­ pense of the country's own mer­ The demand for the pay hike Isthmian, Mississippi, Seaeign flag operators. was made under the clause in chant fleet. train. South Atlantic, Bull Hoffman's announcement last men." all A&G District contracts per­ In Philadelphia, the Central The reason given by Hoffman Line, Waterman, Robin Line, week that he would begin to di­ mitting a reopening of wages by American Eastern, Ponce vert Marshall Plan bulk cargo Labor Union, representing the for his ultimatum is the rate the Union at any time. A&G differential, particularly on coal city's AFL unions, along with Cement, and Smith & John­ to foreign vessels unless by Jan. agreements are the only ones in son. shipments, existing between U.S. the independent International • 1 American operators meet "com­ the maritime industiy containing shippers and foreign operators. Association of Machinists and petitive rates" touched off an unsuch a clause. (Continued on Page 11) precendented storm of opposition many other unions joined the de­ The text of Hall's wire to the from all sections of the maritime operators follows: industry, with the seagoing "The Seafarers Irrternational unions taking a leading part. Union of North America, Atlan­ Early this wceek, organized la­ The Seafarers Negotiating old rale is the overtime pay. tic and Gulf District, hereby re­ The Winslow Homer, Water­ bor and members of both Houses Committee announced this week which now calls for the payment quests an, immediate meeting in of Congress were joining in the that an agreement has been of $1.25 an hour to men earning accordance with the terms of the man coastwise ship, was gutted attack on the Hoffman Plan. reached with Moran Towing and less than $245, and $1.50 to those contract for the purpose of dis­ by an all night fire as it lay at Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, Transportation Company calling making over $245. cussing changes in monetary a pier in Philadelphia this week. A&G District of the SIU, in a for a boost in wages to $322 for other additions to the contract matters. A section of the in«telegram to AFL President Wil­ Bosun, $239 for ABs and propor- are clauses guaranteeing medical dustry has just been granted the The blaze, which destroyed the liam Green characterized the tional gains in other ratings and .Relief to the unlicensed crew, following: $3.50 per montjj in­ contents of two holds, was dis­ covered late in the evening and Hoffman Decision as "a mortal overtime work. payment of $6 per day mainte- crease for each rating. lor those was fought throughout the night blow" to the U.S. merchant fleet The supplementary agreement „anco and cure, and the provi- ratings receiving less than $239.23 and AFL seagoing unions. Hall brings Moran into line with the sion that penicillin will provided per. month the new rate of over­ by the ship's crew, shoreside fire­ urged Green to bring the full rest of the SlU-contracted com- free to the unlicensed men of time is $1.15. For all ratings who men and the harbor fire patrol. weight of his office to hear in panies, ending a difference which the tugs, receive $239.23 or more per No crewmen were injured. blocking the ECA Administra­ had existed since the SIU won a Crewmembers of the ship—re­ month the new rate of overtime The new wqge scale follows: tor's drastic move. cently arrived from New York— is $1.45. For guaranteed continu­ $12.50 and $25 across-the-board turned the fire hoses on the ance of smooth operations of boost last August from the other Bosun $322.00 EXPOSE DANGERS your vessels contracted to this flames, which at times shot sky­ AB 239J)0 operators. Seafarers on Moran The A&G official asked Green Union, the Union suggests that ward through hatches and venti­ 193J)0 to inform President Truman and tugs will make up the difference, OS in lieu of meeting you agree to lators. The men won the praise as the retroactive dale of the' Electrician 361.00 Senator Styles Bridges, chairman these increases effective Decem­ of the Skipper for their fine work Oiler 249.00 of the Congressional "watchdog" new pact is August 19, 1948. ber 15, 1948 and signify your in­ in keeping the flames confined to Termination date of the new Wiper 222.00 committee, of the dangers posed two holds. tentions by return wire." 287.00 by the Hoffman manifesto to the agreement is the same as that Steward-Cook As yet it is not known whether Similar demands will be made 262J)0 nation's shipping industry and signed with the bulk of the Second Cook upon ,STU tanker companies in or not the vessel will be repaired operators, September 30, 1350. Messmsn I93J)0 national defense. or declared a total loss. the near future. Boosted considerably over the Utility 193.00 "The Marshall Plan must suc­ ceed," Hall said, "but not at a cost of thousands of jobs for Am­ erican workers." (The complete text of the Hall telegram to President Green ap­ By ERNEST BOSSERT Standard Oil followed the un­ watch. I told the Bosun that, wasn't expected to be raised in pears on page 11.) ions' lead by inserting, in their according to the company agree- a situation such as this. Earlier, the AFL Central After my expose of the Esso agreement, overtime provisions rnent, I would not be able to The only comment the Mate Trades and Labor Council of Tankermen's Association in clean tanks while on Sunday could make to combat my argu­ Greater New York, acting on a recent issue of the LOG, I was for Sunday sea watches almost identical with those of the sea watch because the agree­ ment was that this was an em­ strongly worded recommenda- very happy to see printed an unions. ment strictly prohibited the pay­ ergency, that we were running tipn by the SIU, Atlantic and article which ' turned the spot­ into a storm and had to get it ment of double overtime. I happened to be a seaman in Gulf District, voted unanimou^y light on another stooge outfit done as soon as possible. at its Dec. 9 meeting to cohdehtn SOTMA of Sun Oil Company. the Esso fleet at' that time and Inasmuch as I was all ready would like to. relate a few in­ on overtime for standing Sun­ PERMANENT EMERGENCY the Hoffman threat, and instructThis bolsters my claim that day sea watch, I would not be I told him that by no stretch" ,ed Council Secretary James ,C. company-inspired outfits are all teresting experiences. able to work at; cleaning, tanks of the imagination could tank' QUinn to inform President Green alike, whether they be Standard TANK CLEANING until my sea watch was com­ cleaning be termed as emerge-, of its stand. . * Oil, Sun Oil or the latest com­ In his letter to Green, Secre- pany brainchild, CTMA, Cities While aboard one of their pleted. The Bosun said: "See ency duty. If tank cleaning wasships I was helping, to clean the- Mate!" emergency work, then there talT Quinn declared that "Hoff­ Service's "union." tanks on a Satm-day and had man's irresponsible proposal, if i immediately went to the wasn't a single task on a ship This, the latest in an infamous carried out, will mean that thou­ line, is being organized as a last nearly completed the job. All Mate and relayed to him what that could not be called em­ sands of American seamen will minute effort to offset the enor­ but two tanks had been Butter- I had all ready told the Bosun. ergency work. be thrown out of work; that the mous prestige won by the SIU worthed, aired ' out and the My beef was unexpectgd—or if Even chipping and scaling, by American Merchant Marine will among the men of that com- sludge removed. not unexpected, it certainly (Continued on Page 3) These two tanks could easily be swept from the high seas and pany. have been cleaned on Monday the national defense will be im­ I hope that more of the Bro­ Or Tuesday, for we had about periled. "The seagoing unions of the thers will relate their experi­ three days to go before reaching American Federation will be re­ ences with these outfits. Expos­ our destination. With an NLRB decision ex­ are dissatisfied *with their or­ duced to skeletons of their pres­ ing them for what they are— The officers, however, were en­ pected shortly in the SIU's drive ganization. Betraying their fear phony dodjges to beat out legi­ ent strength," Quinh's letter stat­ vious of the fact that we were to organize the remaining ships of an SIU victory in the CS timate unions-— is the one sure getting overtime just for standed. in the Cities Service fleet, the Fleet, the CTMA is resorting to way of dulling the force of A strong protest was also voiced ng sea watches, so they de­ company's union, CTMA, show­ lies, half-truths and distortions the company's campaign. by the powerful AFL Maritime cided to see to it that we earned ing fear of the SIU's popularity, of fact—^familiar tactics of or­ My contribution is a word or our money the hard way. Trades Department. A statement is pushing a smear campaign ganizations having nothing con­ two more about Standard Oil's by John Owens, executive secre­ On the first Sunday that the crete to offer of their own. against the SIU. union." overtime for watches at sea was tary, accused Hoffman of "shop­ ping for cheaper men and ships." A couple of years ago, when :jut into effect, we were ordered The stooge union is distribut­ An example of the misleading "He's bargain, hunting at the the unions first incorporated in by the Bosun to get ready to ing to men on the Cities Serv­ propaganda being peddled to expense of American seamen's their contracts overtime provi­ clean tanks at 8 A.M. It so hap­ ice ships various throwaways, all Cities Service seamen appears jobs," Owens charged. sions for Sunday sea watches. pened that I was on the 8-12 aimed at proving that SIU men on page 12. Retroactive increaoes Won From Moran Winslow Homer Swept By Fire In Philadelphia Esse Stooge Union Wouldn't Aid Militant Seaman Scared OS Uses Smear Tactics •tal �Pajie Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Dacexnbor 17, 1948 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 Yorlc 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 One Man Rule When Paul G. Hoffman, the man who runs the Economic Cooperation Administration, announced his scheme to stop giving U. S. ships a 50-50 share of Marshal Plan bulk cargoes, chances are he didn't count on the storm, of protest that is now breaking over Washington. Mr. Hoffman didn't even make the announcement of his arbitrary decision Iiimself. He delegated that task to a subordinate. But as things are shaping up now, it is extremely likely that the one-time automobile executive will have some explaining to do—and do it himself. The EGA chief apparently figures he can supplant the Marshall Plan with a Hoffman plan, simply by placing his signature over an order he dictated. Mr. Hoffman has said he will quit the present policy of shipping 50 per cent of the bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan countries in American bottoms, unless by Jan. operators lower their rates to meet those of foreign shippers. If Mr. Hoffman has a single sliver of the business sense he is supposed to have brought to his job, he would know that such an ultimatum is impossible of realization. To meet his outrageous demand, the entire maritime industry of this nation would have to be plugged full of holes so that U. S. shipping could sink to the level on .which foreign ships are operating in the trade today. All of the advances made in the maritime industry— the improved wages and conditions of the seamen and the clean and safely operated ships, which are the marks Hospital Patients of U. S. progress—would have to be wiped out to please When entering the hospital the astute businessman who heads up the EGA. But that notify the delegates by post­ cannot be. And the seafaring unions and the shipping card, giving your name and. the number of your ward. Companies are saying so in no uncertain terms. Mimeographed postcards The maritime groups are not alone in denouncing can be obtained free at the the impractical, destructive Hofffnan plan. Organized Social Service desk. labor and members of both houses of Congress are joining in the attack. J. C. BRUCH None of these groups wishes to see a large section of C. SMITH American workers reduced to the lower standards preThese are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, W. W. BROWN yailing abroad. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging M. WILKERSON Nor do they want the alternative, if Hoffman's heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by T. BURKE E. PERRY conditions are not met, of eliminating thousands of Jobs writing to them. 4 4 4 CHARLES MEHL for U. S. seamen and of seriously weakening the national BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. G. L. MALONEY defense. S. S. WILSON J. W. GIVENS AMOS BAUM F. BECKER The powerful array of opponents to Hoffman's dicD. HUTCHINGS EARL FERREE itate is also greatly concerned over the EGA boss's complete RAY O. NOACK E. R. HALL GEORGE J. SMITH F. TEIGEIRO F. STONE disregard of the Congressional intent that the 50-50 pro­ C. SIMMONS J. CHISHOLM J. O.CONNOR W. HOLGATE vision should be enforced in the administration of the J. CHIORRA E. PEARSON "4'4-4 European Recovery Program. R. FERRAFIAT SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. S. LeBLANC Members of Congress particularly do not like Hoff­ R. FREY D. McKINNIE A. C, McALPIN WM. HALL man's dictatorial attitude and they have indicated that J. P. LA VERY G. MESHOVER L. HODGES W. GARDNER they will take action when the law-making bodies convene J. D. BROWN G. VELIE S. SERIO M. PLYER tliree weeks hence. R. SMITH S. CLAYLAND 4 4 4 As a reputedly smart businessman of a nation in H. CUMBIE 8TATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL which the democratic process is cherished, in some quar­ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 4 4 4. A. CASTILLO ters at least, Mr. Hoffman should have known better. BOSTON MARINE HOSPirAL J. N. HULL J. C. BLAKE S. C. FOREMAN W. HUNT NORMAN J. MOORE A. N. LIPARI R. F. WENDT VIC MILAZZO HARRY J. ORONIN J. McNEELY -rJOHN J. GEAGAN r .' \ J. DENNIS J. TUTWILER JOSEPH E. GALLANT With the deadline only two weeks away, this is a P. L, SCHUQUE A. NORMAN ^ 4 4 4 J. GULLSTEIN good time to remind all hands who haven't voted in the S. P. SCHIEFLER MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL D. O'ROURKE annual Atlantic and Gulf District elections to get on the C. VINCENT J. HALL B. MALDONADO H. R. KREUTZ ball. .7''' G. ROTZ C. GLOVER C. FISHER H. PETERS T. VELEZ By casting your ballot you will have a direct say in O. HOWELL W. RICHARDSON J. N. WOOD choosing the officials who will represent you during the V. P. SALLINGS A. BRANNON M. J. LUCAS • H. C. MURPHEY coming year. C. HAFNER E. C. EATON A. WARD The voting period ends Dec. 31. Vote now! A. HOWSE N. H. LUNDQlilST NORMAN WEST Men Now In The TAwine Hospitob Be Sure To Vote! ) �Friday* DMemfam 17* 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three NMU Aliens Get Bum Deal From Officials I've tried to join the U.S. (Below is the complete) text of a letter received this week room under the alien quota for Shipping Commissioner told us from a member of "the National Maritime Union whose name one or two, and in one case And what can we do about it? Army paratroops for a threeIf we get up at a meeting to year term. So far I've applied has been withheld at his request. No editorial comment is four aliens. find out the score, we are re­ eight times and all I've accom­ needed. It speaks for itself.) "NO ALIENS" fused the deck and accused of plished is to get my passport I am a fiill bookmember in taken from me by the Immigra­ and phoned the Shipping Comr the NMU, but I have wbrked disrupting. Dear Editor: tion Service. Fortunately, I got I have been sailing American missioner's office and asked him. only 5'/i months in the last it back. I am writing this to give be­ He said there was room for two llVij. And I've been trying hard ships since 1943. I was torpedoed lated thanks to you people who more aliens on the ship (they At one time I had a visa wait­ to ship, too. As soon as I paid five times, besides going through publish the LOG and to the needed a BR. but got one—^ ci­ off a ship, I registered, and start­ many air attacks. All I need is ing for me in BA. A ship going SIU officials and membership in tizen). That is only one instance seven months more to have five there came in needing a Deck ed looking for another ship. general for an article you gave out of many. I saw jobs on the open board years on U.S. ships and then I Engineer. I was registered as front page coverage to a few I have talked to a lot of that I could take but I was not could get fuU, U.S. citizenship, DE, but the "No Aliens" on weeks back. aliens in the NMU and they permitted to throw in for them, I cannot get a visa as the quota the board stopped me. It concerned the dirty deal the I saw the Agent and asked have had similar experiences. as the shipping board had "No from the country of my birth is NMU (National Maritime Union) fiUed. permission to throw in for the Aliens" written alongside the Offhand, I can think of seven is giving us aliens in that un­ By the looks of things I will job. I explained that I had a ships for which the Dispatcher jobs. ion. The headline read, "NMU Well, that would be okay if not get five years on U.S. ships letter from the State Depart­ had written "No Aliens" on the Gives Boot to Thousands of board, but when I or some other the crew was full, but what as my time is up next March 1 ment—which I showed to him—^ Alieiw in Union." (I think that alien had phoned the commis­ hurts is to know that their I'll still be three months short stating that my visa was in BA. was how it was. worded.) All I as the at that time. His answer was: "That's tough. sioner we found there was still quotas were not filled, can say is I don't know how What the hell you expect me to you got the facts so accurate. do—cry?" Every word of it was true. I wasn't asking any favors. All Of course, my name can't be I wanted was a chance to com­ mentioned as I probably would pete for a ship on a rotary be blackballed from the NMU basis. And I'm willing to bet if they saw the name of an the damned quota wasn't filled. NMU guy under a letter in the Well, my visa has since expired, SEAFARERS LOG. I guess all HEADQUARTERS as it was only good for 120 days. Br«neikM NMUers read it, as it is the 58 Commercial Streel S«A F«<fre. C4i!icrni«. Honolulu. T. H. That was six months ago. SMttif. WaihiaqtMi only seamen's paper worth readr Now Yofl. N. Y. SAN FgANCISCO II. CALIFORNIA Ortqco Norfolk. Virginio I could go on for hours beefing DOuslaS-4592 ing. I'm not much of a letter Nfw Orf«*nf, Uutiiin* Eohimoro. Md. Oiipalchar; DOufItiS.7S93 about some of the phony offi­ writer, but I would like to give cials in the NMU. Of course,, you some facts concerning how some are okay, but some are they ship aliens in the NMU. awful. I want to be an Ameri­ • Incidentally, I'm an ex-SIU can but it looks like I won't man. I held a pro book, which December 6, IRUS make the grade as our deadline, I got when the SIU organized is pretty close, unless you people the Isthmian fleet. I voted for in the SIU can get us an exten­ the SIU in the fleet elections sion, as j^ou have done the last but I transferred to the NMU two years. For those two years in Baltimore as ihy brother was TAHI Halir Sfloret^..^flsurer ijeaf^era International Union ofthe AtLintip and C-ulf (1947, 1948) you got for us aliens in the NMU. I wanted to be 5l Deavier St». ['d like to say thanks. with him but, believe me, it York, II.Y. was the sorriest thing I ever NO FOREIGN SHIPS Dear Sir and'Brotheri did. That was two years ago I do not wish to sail Pana­ and I still regret doing it. As you know, after ninety-five days on the picket line, \re have finally concluded anagreement with the Pacific American Shipowners Association. manian or Honduran ships. I'veCITES CASES had a taste of foreign ships. I The successful conclusion of the strike and the considerable gains made Here are the facts on how sailed on English and Greekcan be attributed in a large part to the support given us by the SIU of the they ship aliens in the NMU, Atlantic and-GLilfj and at this time wa wish to offer the thanks of our vessels when I started out going: based on my personal experi­ toembera for the solid trade union support given us by you and your union. to sea. ences: I happened to get my start; n'itb best wishes. In one port the SS Flying Ar­ on U.S. ships while in the Statrow, an Isbrandtsen ship, need­ lours fVatemally, en Island Marine Hospital in ed a FWT. It was a pier head 1943. An American took me tQ jump. Well, I happened to be the WSA, and as a result I got the only Fireman in the hall a job on an MFOW-SUP con­ who wanted it, but they told tracted ship. I have been sailing me no. They said the alien American ships ever since. JlUPta was filled, The ship sailed VJk/eJ I realize this letter is badly shorthanded. worded, but I hope you caij Just for the hell of it, I went print it in the LOG to let you and the SIU membership knowthat myself and a lot of other NMU chaps think the SIU is tops in giving service to the membership and help to the my claim for the disputed over­ ci-eased to $2 an hour, whether than the duties of the gangway aliens. (Continued from Page 1) his definition, could be termed time. The letter was endorsed on watch or not. This still did watch, he could put someone else (NAME WITHHELD) emergency work. If rust is not by the entire unlicensed deck not clarify the matter entirely, on the gangway watch and I P.S.: Hope j'ou win the Cities but it was the greatest con­ would go back to day work. removed and spotted up with department. There was nothing in the Service elections like you did in I dug out all the inconsisten­ cession ever obtained from Stan­ red lead and painted it will eventually rust away and the cies and contradictions and quot­ dard Oil up to or since that agreement pertaining to gang­ Isthmian. way watches in a shipyard. No ship (Will fall apart, thus en­ ed them word for word to prove time. Incidentally, that concession gangway watch to my knowl­ my contention. Nothing but in­ dangering the vessel. edge has ever done work while In reply to my logic, the Mate disputable facts demanding im­ has remained even though all on watch in a shipyard. That became indignant and said, "We mediate clarification and adjust­ other overtime pay has been did not matter to them. The man Following a series of con­ are running into a storm. -What ment were included in the letter. abolished, under the new rotat­ who replaced me on gangway ferences between Robert ing plan established by the com­ In the letter I related my con­ do you know about tanks and watch was not asked to do any Matthews. Assistant Secre­ pany. the ballast needed for a storm?" versation with the Mate and his work. Nor was I sent back to tary-Treasurer of the Atlan­ Of course I don't have to tell I told him that if he couldn't claim of "emergency." On this day work—I was fired and black­ tic & Gulf District, and rep­ ballast the ship with eighteen subject I stated that it was our you what happened to me after listed! resentatives of Calmar, the that. I was marked lousy—an tanks, the number all ready understanding that an emerg­ company's $12,500 suit That's my case. It is also the agitatoi', a malcontent. They put ency was a condition or set of cleaned, he had better jump against the Union has been case of every man who has had overboard right away. Well, he circumstances wherein the safety the screws to me and I wound the courage to voice his resent­ dropped. up on the blacklist. of the vessel was involved, in insisted that this was an emerg­ The suit was originally ment against unjust practices and DOUBLE DUTY ency and the work had to be which case all hands in all de­ brought against the Union conditions. Here's hpw they worked it: done, so we turned to and com­ partments could be commanded last June in the Federal The "union" for Standard Oil pleted the job in an hour or two, to do anything necessary, all We were in a shipyard. The man District Court in Maryland without the payment of over­ on the 12 to 8 gangway watch seamen will not lift a finger in but not without having first under provisions of the Taftbecame exhausted from lack of defense of a seaman. A man is warned the Mate that this would time. Hartley Act. The company be put down as disputed over­ A copy of the letter was given sleep, because the daytime noise helpless without a legitimate or­ claimed that the SIU had ganization behind him. That's time, in spite of the rule pro­ to the Captain and Mate. The made rest impossible. tied up the Marymar in the reason Esso and the other I was asked to take the watch. Mate became furious and denied hibiting double overtime. Boston for four days, violat­ corporations fight so hard to keep On the first night .the Third As a result of the ruckus having claimed an emergency. ing the contract. caused by the tank cleaning-Sun­ However, the letter was sent to Mate came to me at 7 A.M. and out a militant organization like In .view of the company's day watch standing affair, I Mr. Gamble without any changes told me to sougee the wheel- the SIU. action, the SIU agreed to house and chartroom. I told him . They will do anything to pre­ wrote a letter to Mr. Gamble, or alterations. drop its counter suit. As a result of the letter the to tell the Chief Mate that, if he vent their employees from jointhe general manager of the Esso marine department, and enclosed rate for tank cleaning was in- wanted me to do any work other ing our organization. A LETTER THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Marine Firemen's Union I. 1 1^ £sso Stooge Union Wouldn't AidMilitant Seaman Calmar Drops Suit .A hi. ' ; •M �raoap. Daeambar 17. 1941 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Calls From West Coast Big Hel|i In Lightening Mew York Lead By JOE ALGINA • NEW YORK — A sudden call to get goods carried by cut-rate from the West Coast for several outfits. crews helped this port inunensely OTHER VOICES in cutting the backlog of men. As if Hoffman's attempt to Sign-ons im this port weren't in scuttle the merchant marine isn't too great number, but we man­ enough, the Navy and the Coast aged to hold our own. Our only Guard are getting in their licks. real shortage are ABs with green I They have instituted a campaign tickets. (designed to show the people that Next week, unless we get a the merchant marine would be sudden rush of ships, probably more efficient imder the military. won't reach boom proportions. They would see to it that there Payofite were the Chrysanthy Star, is military discipline on the Intercontinental; Jean, Hilton, ships. Seamen would be showm Suzanne, Bull; Alawai, Zebulan who is the boss. Pike, Waterman; Colabee, Amer­ The military always holds up ican-Hawaiian. These are all on as bad examples seamen who steady nms and made easy occasionally brush the law. What handling by the Patrolmen. they carefully hide is the fact Other payoffs were the Steel that their own brigs aren't rust­ Scientist, Isthmian, and the ing from disuse. Men ^ will al­ Robin Sherwood, Robin. These ways be getting into jam.s, whe­ presented a little more work for ther they're in uniform or not. the Patrolmen. On the Scientist, The answer is not to be found four lines disappeared while the by the military taking over a ship was at sea. The company, civilian industry. When it hap­ without notice, withheld $30 pens, if it does, it's the begin­ from the pay of each man, in­ ning of the end for the working stiff. cluding the Skipper. Incidentally, the end of the Of cotuse the company didn't get ayay with this neat maneu­ voting period approaches. Cast ver. Not only is it contrary to your ballot before the polls close. the custom of the sea, but it is Only a few days remain be­ also an easy way for the com­ fore Christmas, so here's wishing pany to replace worn materials. the membership everywhere a If the company has old lines Merry Christmas and a Happy aboard, it can toss them over­ New Year. board and let the crew foot the bill for nice new ones. CARELESS LOSS Port Savatinah Has Fair Weok^ THE DISPLAY FIXTURE WORKERS UNION LOCAL NO. 21625 All Conslilereil Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (hma Prmes Log Artkk 799 Broadway New York 3, N. Y. By E. M. BRYANT Mr. Paul Hall, Sec.-Treas. Seafarers International Union Atlantic & Gulf District Dear Sir and Brother: We have been receiving the SEAFAMRS LOG and have always read it with deep interest. We have found it to contain many worthy articles, including the one by Steve CarduUo, entitled "Why Do We Help Other Unions," in, the December 3 issue. Occasionally questions are raised about the moral and financial help one union sends to another labor organization. We always answer by explaining the need for cooperation. The article by Brother CarduUo impressed \is so deeply that we used it at a chairmen's meeting as the basis for our educa­ tional program. We felt that it merited, a discussion and that it could supplement our answers regarding the importance of cooperation among labor organizations. We would like to express. ovu:» appreciation for these' copies of the LOG and to say that we shall look forward to reading other articles of such a high caliber. FraternaUy yours, H. Silverman, President. SAVANNAH — Shipping dur­ ing the past week has "been pretty fair for a port of this size, with 42 men being dispatched to jobs of all ratings. The SS John Burgess, of the South Atlantic Steamship Com­ pany, paid off here and signed on the same day. A complete new crew was placed aboard this vessel. Only a few minor beef.s' were raised at the payoff and they were squared away to every­ one's satisfaction. Also in during the past week were the SS Trinity, Carras, and the'SS Monroe, A. H. Bull Com­ pany, both of which called in transit. The latter arrived after lying in. Jacksonville for three weeks undergoing repairs neces­ sitated by a fire in the number three hold. i COMING IN Scheduled for arrival next week is the SS Cape Race, South Atlantic. That's about all we working conditions will be swept know of at the moment. It is away by the whim of a tin-hom bureaucrat, who thinks he should expected that things will be fair­ run. his present job the way he ly slow around here until after Christmas. ran Studebaker Corporation. One bright item we can re­ He found that the automobile workers union made him change port is that the gashound probhis ways in South Bend. The SIU I lem in this port is just about and other maritime unions will non-existent. We have tightened have to convince him to change down on these guys. and we're getting no trouble. his ways in Washington. Some of the more energetic Brothers have turned to and are painting and decorating the basenaent of our building.- When they are finished, the place will be TANNER used as a club room for the L. Reeves, M. R. McCaskey, C. membership. We figured that as long as Walker, A. J. Langvin, N. A. Cobb, C. Burrows, J. H. McDole, we're paying for the space we J. Cossee, B. F. Parr and G. H. might as well put it to good use. We'll be able to put gear lockers Coker. Incidentally, the coffee pot is in the "basement quarters, besides now perking in the Hall. Mem­ using them for social activities. Our present accommodations bers can get a hot cup of java at 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., without gave us very little room for either of these things. going outside into the cold. Baltimore Offers Pre-Hoiiday Job Variety By WM. (Curly) RENTZ The missing lines, incidentally, had been lying aft, not secured. BALTIMORE—Any man who They were lost while the ship wants to grab a ship in this port was running through heavy seas. 'during the next couple of weeks The men who suffered by the iwill have easy pickings for two company's action will get their reasons: money back. I 1. Shipping has climbed off the On the Sherwood a similar floor and is moving right along. maneuver backfired. The Chief I 2. A good number of the men Electrician was derated for some are going to stay on the beach reason. When Patrolmen Gof- so as to be with their families fin and Purcell^ rested their case, over Christmas and New Years. the Electrician had been re­ . UntU the end of the holidays stored to his rating and was due this is the port to hit, if you're to collect all his back pay, plus anxious to spend little time wait­ overtime which had been work­ ing for that special ship. We ed by others but was rightfully have a good variety of ships and his. i-uns to offer. It seems funny Sign-ons were much smoother. to be selling Baltimore shipping We took care of the Steel Ap­ to the membership, but the prentice, Steel Seafarer, Steel "Help Wanted" sign is out until Traveler, Steel Artisan, Isthmian; after 1949 bows in. Alawai, Kiska, Pike, Waterman; The activity of the past week Robin Tuxford, Robin Doncaster, was very good in both the payoff Robin. and sign-on columns, since most In addition to the payoffs and of the ships that came in re­ sign-ons mentioned, the Patrol­ signed articles and left. Payoffs were: Bethore, Venore men visited the usual number of and Feltore, Ore SS; Southwind, in-transit vessels in the harbor. South Atlantic; Jam'es Jackson, It's still easy for the Patrol­ men to get around, as the wea­ Waterman; Mae, Evelyn, Edith, ther has been very nice. We're Bull Line; Steel Executive, Steel all keeping our fingers crossed— Apprentice, Isthmian; John H. it's just about time for a king- Marion, U. S. Waterways. Sign-ons, almost the same, sized blizzard to hit this town. Something a little hotter is the were: Edith, Mae, James Jackson, proposal by Paul Hoffman, big­ Venore, Morore, Beltore, Feltore, wig of the Marshall Plan to Southwind, John H. Marion, dump American ships for foreign U. S. Waterways, and Steel bottoms. He found his loophole Worker, Isthmian. in the law and he's jumping We had little difficulty in .through it. The law says Amer­ crewing up the Ore ships. ican ships will be used "where­ Usually they are the hardest to ver practicable." To Hoffman crew, but the men here are doing this means if they charge more alright on them. than foreign ships, they're not They have learned the differ­ ences in the agreement, and practicable. Mr. Hoffman should know by beefs are becoming quite i-are. now that nothing comes cheap in We still have the usual hardthis country. Men like him are timing beefs on the part of the the kind who always go around company, - but the beefs which blowing about the high standard arise from not understanding the of living in America, made pos­ agreement are few sible by our great industrial sys­ To conclude this report with­ out a few words about Paul Hoff­ tem. Now he's singing a different man, the Marshall Plan chief tune because he's foimd a chance who wants to dump American ships in favor of foreign ships, would be neglecting the topic of the hour here. Hoffman, by his move, is so unpopular here the men won't even buy Hoffman beverages. If he is successful in his pro­ posal, there won't be much in the way of American shipping left on the oceans. Our jobs, our wages and our New Rm little Nefy To Mobile By CAL MOBILE- In spite of the be­ ginning of coastwise service by Waterman, shipping did not im­ prove -over the past week. Slow shipping saw us dispatch but 86 men to the flve ships which signed on. The three vessels to hit port for payoffs were Alcoa. Clipper, Alcoa Polaris and Monarch of the Seas, Waterman. The Clipper terminated her seventeen-day run to the Islands and re-signed continuous articles for the same run. The same was true of the Polaris. The Monarch of the Seas also re-signed con­ tinuous articles for her steady run between here and Puerto Rico. The three mentioned above, plus the Caleb Strong and Antinous, also Waterman, were the week's outgoing ships. The Caleb Strong headed fon Greece; the Aritinous started her regular coastwise run. MORE TO COME We're glad the coastwise sefvice has begun with the C-2s. We hope that the other three coast­ ers will go into service soon. They are supposed to move' as ^oon as sufficient cargo arrives in port. There's no telling how long these oldtimers wiU bd around, but here's who is on the beach, just in case you're interested: J. B. Howard, T. R. Stanley, L. Galveston Shipping Hpids Tight By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTOk—Although ship­ ping has been fair in this Texas port, it hasn't been anything to brag about. We had several payoffs, in­ cluding the Seatrain Havana, which normally goes into New York. Others were the John La Farge, Nathaniel Palmer, Algon­ quin Victory, Wacosta and the Yankee Dawn. The latter has since been sold to another com­ pany. There weren't any beefs on any of these payoff ships. Parti­ cular praise is due the crew of the John La Farge and Wa­ costa, both of which came in spic and span in traditional SIU style. These men are a credit to their Union. SIGN-ONS Four of the vessels paying off signed dn again. These were the John La Farge, Algonquin Vic­ tory, Seatrain Havana and the Wacosta. In addition, our port activity was stepped up by the appear­ ance here of several ships that called in transit, among them the Bull Run, Mostank, Wlnthrop Marvin, Steel Surveyor, Steel Vendor, Maiden Cireek and the La. Salle. As usual there are quite a few Seafarers in this area. Some of those seen this past week were Jack Kelly, J. Monast, S. Pear­ son, Frank Schultz, Red La Farge and Tiny, Phillips. A few of our members re­ ported in the Galveston Marine Hospital last week have been discharged. The list of hospital Seafarers as of this writing con­ tains the following names: J. W. Giveins, D. Hutchings, E. R. Hall, F. Stone and J, O. O'Connor. �VUday, DecMttbtr 17; i94» TBE SEAF A KERS LOG Page Tvrtt At JOINT SHIPBOARD DISCUSSION OF TRANSPORTATION RULE p|g||fy Qf 3||jps ||jt PQ^ T^mpjl' Mostly Panamanian And Honduran TAMPA — Another slow week for this port has just ended. We sent a full crew to the Canton Victory, the full extent of our activity for the week. Next week we'll greet the first of Waterman's coastwise ships. If, however, we serviced all the ships which rightly belong under the American flag, this port would boom. Every day the shipping news is filled with the data of move­ ments of Panamanian and Hon­ duran ships in this port. There are never less than six of these ships in port at any time, all owned and operated by American interests. We also see a good number of Norwegian and Dutch ships load­ ing general cargo arid phosphate, What a break it would be if they were SIU. • Strike Settled, Frisco Hollers For Rated By FRENCHY MICHELET Last Thursday, a» the S5 Daniel Lownsdale was iie& up in the Port of New York, her SIU crew invited their Union Brothers aboard the Winslow Homer, lying alongside them at Bush Terminal, to participate in a joint meeting. The Lownsdale lads wanted to exchange views on the transportatidh nile now in eRect. Following a thorough" discussion of the question, the crew^ voted unanimously for retention of the currexit payoff rule. At the, close of the session, Jeff Gillette expressed the attitude of his shipmates, when he said to the depax&ag ship's, delegate of the Ifomer, "I may be on the Lownsdale today but I'm in the SIU'everyday, with you and the rest of the boys. At the meeting were the following men, some of whom are in photos above and below: Jeff Gillette, W. J. Barnes, Bill Hall, Thoxnas Crosby, Steve Guidish, Oliiidio Esquivel, Joe Monlalvo, Graham Puissegur, E. M. Reeves, and D. C. Croft, all of the Lownsdale, and Lloyd Pente­ cost, Johnnie Williams, Roberi Merrit, Arlie Luras, W. Thornhill, L. Scott, W. Miles, Jessie Hill and Eugene Elmore, of the Homer, ' SAN FRANCISCO —Hectic is the word for shipping on this coast, and indications are that it will continue at this pace for many weeks to come. The terrific call for men during the past Weeik has cleared the beach of every available men. Here's the pace of the past three days: We-shipped fourteen complete crews and have three ships waiting for men. We have already shipped the one hundred men sent out from the East Coast and can use more. Rated men in aU departments can grab a ship here with no difficulty. Name it and it's yours. Intercoastal, European or Far Eastern—the runs are here to be had; The fast tempo of shipping has been a terrific strain on our facilities here, but thanks to the efforts of Bob Pohle here, and Warren Wyman and Max Bayers in Wilmington, everything went smoothly. Assistance was also provided by three Brothers who volun­ teered their aid: Brothers Bill Kierulf and Speed Bell in Frisco and Charles Lord in Seattle. These Brothers gave unstintingly of their time, and even • Waterman has applied to the sacrificed opportunities to ship Interstate Commerce Commission out, in order to help the Union in Washington for a temporary over the bump. Thanks a lot, permit to serve Jacksonville, Florida on its weekly northbound brothers. Incidentally, in passing, it was nnd southbound coastwise serv­ Brother Kierulf who devoted so ice. Jacksonville has not been much of his time to setting up seiwed by regularly scheduled the library and other rigs that .go coastwise shipping since the end so far toward making this Hall of the war. one of the best set-ups in the 3; 3; 4. SIU port fleet. One of the two remaining All the optimism voiced here steamer lines offering overnight concerning the future stems from passenger service-^ on the "East the fact that Waterman has four Coast, the Norfolk & Washington ships — converted jobs — soon to Steamship Company is about to come out of the yards and take halt operations after fifty-eight crews. years. It is expected that the We "also have two Far East stockholders at a meeting this jobs! paying off next week, so it month wUl vote to end the ship is plain that there will be no operations on the Potomac River. scarcity of jobs for weeks. During the war two of the line's By the way, if anyone thinks ships were requisitioned by the that shipping out here is boom­ government; the third was badly ing for everyone, he's wirong. A damaged recently in a collision gop4 deal of our work out here with a tanker. the past week has been devoted 4* 4. to shooing away would-be tripFor the first since the war, oil­ carders from other unions not so men have cut their estimates of fortfmate as ours. Later this month we expect to go to Miami to give the men of the Florida another opportunity to cast their votes in the election for 1949 officials. We expect about fifty men from the ship to vote. The total for voting in this" port now stands at the largest number this port has had for any election. We're soaking up plenty of rain right now, California Cham­ ber of Commerce please note. The weather man has promised as a cold spell when the clouds • move away. If it comes it will mean firing the heater, some­ thing we haven't done since early last spring. JAVA UP The cold weather will boost at- . tendance around the coffee pot, already a big attraction. A pot of java is always bubbling on the hot plate—keeps the pinochle players at their best. A funny thing happened here_ last week: Oldtimer James Curran, who has been on the beach, for a couple of weeks, kept look- ' ing at the Agent. They eye-, balled each other for the whole two weeks period. Finally a conversation spnmg up and, lo. and behold, it was discovered that they had been shipmates twenty-five years ago in the' Navy. JOB OF JOBS They got to talking about the LOG article reporting the Navy's desire to take over the merchant marine. After putting the Navy in its place, Brother Curran told the tale of the fellow who spent eight years in the Navy, during which time he had one job, shin­ ing the port hole in the Captain's cabin. After eight years of toil, he was given a petty officer's rating. That made him the man in charge of the man who shined the port hole. Just goes to show what diligence will do for a hard worker. . That guy was by far the best port hole sailor in the world. Just think. Brother Curran stated, what could be accom­ plished with about 700 sailorslike this on a Liberty. It would^ have the shiniest port holes in the fleet. Round-Up Of Maritime Happenings oil consumption for the -winter. They now estimate that the use of oil during the wmter will be only four percent over normal,, instead of seven percent as ex­ pected. Because of the drop in oil needs stockpiles of oil prod­ ucts for next year wiU not be increased. 4. 4. 4 The purchase of four former maritime commission vessels dur­ ing November has brought the pHvately owned American mer­ chant marine up to 1,212 vessels. The breakdown lists 716 dry cargo and passenger vessels and 496 tankers. 4' 4> 4> During November, 27 ships chartered to private operators and 20 operated by general agents were returned to the Mar­ itime Commission. On December 1, there were 373 vessels on charter with 68 under notice of redelivery. This leaves 305 ships out on charter to private opera­ tors. General agents are now operating but 45. governmentowned ships. The National Fed­ eration of American Shipping reported, that the boneyard fleet now stands at 1,844 ships. 4. 4. 4 President Truman in a press conference this week said that he was again going to press for Congressional approval of the proposed St. Lawrence Seaway Project. Termed "one of the greatest engineering projects of all times," construction of the seaway has been pushed by the President' in almost all of his State of the Union messages to Congress. 4 4 4 Now the main point of entry for shipments of crude oil from the Middle East, the Port of Philadelphia is due for expansion of its tanker facilities. Six major oil companies have set aside $163 million for expansion in the Philadelphia port area during the coming year. The companies are Texaco, Gulf Refining, Sun Gil, Atlantic Refining, Socony-Vacuum and Sinclair. 4 4 4 Robin Line has announced that the Robin Goodfellow, sailingDecember 29, will call directly at all the principal ports in the islands of Madagascar, Mauritius and Reunion. This is the first di­ rect sailing from New York to the Indian Ocean islands since last April. 4 4 4 Waterman's Governor Bibb and Governor O'Neal, Liberties, have been sold . . . The Port of New York Authority has asked the Maritime Commission not to rescind an injunction prohibiting Seatrain Lines from reducing its rates from New Orleans to Cuba. The Authority claims that the lower rates from New Orleans are discriminatory and give New Orleans an undue advantage. 4 4 4 The boom in tanker construc­ tion in American shipyards has (Continued on Page 11) SJ m �Page Six THE SEAEAE ER S LOC Friday. December 17. 1948 NEWS Hood's Softballers WatermanShipRoughed Up In Tow; Robin Maul Mombasa Champs, 27-9 Crew Aids Kin Of Drowned Tugihan It was a rough ride from San Francisco to Seattle aboard Waterman's new C-2, the SS Herald of the Morning, last month, according to Seafarer F. C. Reid and other crewmembers both licensed and unlicensed. The recently-purchased ship*was being towed to the Paget contributors including the ship's Sound port for re-conditioning, officers: "Following is a list of dona­ She left San Francisco without electric power. There were no tions from members of the crew lights, no running water and in­ of the SS Herald of the Morn­ sufficient food, Reid and the ing. This is to be delivei-ed to others said. Naturally she was the nearest next of kin of the carrying no cargo. As if things weren't bad SW MEN enough, the Herald ran into a bad storm off the Oregon coast and a second tug had to be called for. The freighter promptly rammed the new tug, killing one of the letter's crew. The rest were picked up by the Coast Guard. In a letter to the LOG, Reid wrote that the harmless looking trip up 900 miles of Pacific Coast turned out to be the "most hazardous" he ever had made. man who lost his life while en­ deavoring to assist us while we were in distress at sea. "This will in no way recom­ pense for this man's life, but is a testimonial from us for his sin­ cere effort in our behalf." A hastily organized softball aggregation from the crew of the Robin Hood, good-hmnoredly billing themselves as the Certi­ fied Robin Hood Gashounds, ac­ commodated the Mombasa Class A team with a snootful on the latter's home grounds during a stopover in the East African port last month. The softbaUing Seafarers trounced the Kenya Britishers 27-9. AT TAMPA PIER DEDICATION LAME EXCUSE The Seattle papers got the story from the crew and theiV relatives. So appalling were ac­ counts appearing in the public prints that Sudden & Christenson. Waterman's West Coast agents, had to say something too. The best they could come up with was a statement that if the Herald was short of food the men must have eaten too heartily the . first few days out. After the tugboat man lost his life in the ramming jncident, The trim-looking group in front of the bandstand is the Seafarers erew of the Canton Victhe Herald crew got together and lory who were guests at a party celebrating last month's opening of a new pier in the Florida donated 10 dollars apiece for the next of kin of the deceased. port. Photo was submitted by crewman Jiian S. Rueda (third from left in front row). Those donating included: the captain and three mates, . all members of the MM&P; the chief engineer, a member of the MEBA; and 11 Seafarers. By SALTY DICK The men sent the money to the Paget Sound Tug & Barge Company to be forwarded. With "Boo" James is now laundiy in New Orleans. The reason: this man was picked up and it they enclosed the following man on a Delta ship and pretty They're trouble-makers . . . The had been seen in France. This note which was signed by all the soon he'll open a Chinese laun­ way things are going in Argen­ ship went to China, India and tina, something is bound to hap­ around the World. Arriving in dry ... The boys on the Del pen. Pretty soon you'U be buy­ New York, it was rammed by a Norte made a collection on All ing pesos to paper your wall destroyer. Have any of you seen Saints Day for Neil Sheehan, with. him? Second Steward, who died in Leaving Sanies we passed Dan Marine has anothei; Santos in July. A few of the the Del Santos and some of the brain-storm. This time he plans to open a camp about boys bought fiowers and placed boys waved at us. No doubt twenty miles from New Or­ In the SEAFARERS LOG of them on his grave here in San­ I have a couple of friends November 19, a story reported tos. The money which was left among them... Take it or leans. He intends to rent boats, tents and everything that a Seafarer crewmember of will be turned over to E. Reyes leave it: During breakfast, one that goes with the wide open the SS Robin Sherwood had who will buy a couple of spaces. For further details I of the boys asked for Georgia been found guilty of assaulting suggest you see him personally another customer in an East volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG ice cream: and the Messman ...I believe one of the best London, South Africa bar. This in memory of the deceased, and replied, "That will be sei^ved in ^ and cleanest bars I've seen has been found to be incorrect. place them in the club. here. I the evening." He didn't know around the waterfront is in Lance Bailey and W. J. Brady, crewmembers of the Sherwood think it would be a good idea for that Georgia ice cream is Santos. The name of the place at the time, have informed the all ships to donate a volume of hominy grits! is "Golden Key." Not only LOG that the man was an Am­ the SEAFARERS LOG to clubs I'll never forget the time I that, you can get the LOG erican seaman, but not a mem­ throughout the world. What do spent in Port Said. I went out you think? ber of the SIU. and got lost, but finally found there! The proprietor, Mr. The LOG story was printed as Cigarettes in New Orleans cost myself in a home surrounded by Vargas, is a gentleman and al­ the result of a Robin Sherwood twenty-seven cents a pack, and women. What a time I had!... ways at your service... Rev­ crewmember's letter criticizing some of the boys are selling them And now I would like to ask erend David Haberlush in the seaman's conduct. Inasmuch in South America for as little as one ijuestion that may be an­ B. A. is the priest who always as no information to the con­ $1.25 a carton. Will they ever swered by a few: WhUe on the visits the ships. At the club trary was given, it was pre­ wise up?... I understand there SS Memaon. in '45, a deck hand sumed that the man was a mem­ are a couple of seamen who are jumped overboard near Port you'll always find LOGS. not aUowed in the "Blue Room" Said. A short time ago I heard Read the LOG at all times! ber of the Sherwood crew. The Voice Of The Sea' Story Of Assault By SIU Member Stands Corrected Although they appeared on the playing field on very short notice, the Robin Hood's merry lads were in fine fettle for the contest, and a highly enthusiastic crowd of Mombasa spectators displayed solid sportsmanship re­ peatedly as it roared approval of the visitors' wiifning perform­ ance. Clouting the ball at will, the Gashounds—in name only—sup­ plemented their winning play with a sparkling brand of dia­ mond chatter that kept the stands rocking with laughter. 3 CHEERS With the final out of the game, the Mombasa outfit formally thanked the Seafarers for parti­ cipating. Then they huddled and gave . three cheers for the "Yanks." The Robin Hood team returned the sporting gesture. Seafarer William Zarkas, who appeared in the Robin Hood line- . up and acts as sort of a press agent for the outfit, said that the , Gashounds pounded out plenty of . hits to cop the contest, but that their biggest hit of the day was . the impression they made on. spectatoi-s. Even the name they chose tickled the Britishers' fancy. A Mombasa newspaper ran an account of the game, which was played in the Folic BaU Park. Softball in Mombasa is some­ thing new, says Zarkas. The local team was organized as a re­ sult of an exhibition given by" two teams on liberty from a U. S.' Navy warship, when it called atthe Kenya port sometime ago. Mombasa spectators enjoj'ed the offshoot of baseball so much they immediately ordered equipr ment from the States. After two months of workouts, several teams were ready to take the field and a league was forrned. PLAY BALL! When the Robin Hood, which regularly makes the South and East African, run, called at Mom­ basa last month the Class A team invited the crew to shape up a squad of players to supply the local boys with opposition. In the Gashound's line-up were: C. Denzik, OS; F. Tiller, FWT; J. Singer, Mm; E. Usko, AB; J, Scully, Utility; B. Kalinikas, OS; J. Brennan, AB; A1 Mindicini, Mm; W. Zarkas, DM, and T. O'Hanlon, AB. H. R. Dombrowski, OS, is the team's manager. No pop bottles were heaved from the stands, which Zarkas says was a tribute to the strict impartiality of umpire A1 Ward, Junior Engineer on the Robin Hood. Zarkas hastened to add that none of the Robin Hood softball­ ers are gashounds really. They're all good Union men. They just have a sense of humor, he said. �Friday. Daeember 17. 1B48 THE SEAFARERS LOG ^age Sevea Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings RAPHAEL SEMMES. Oct. 20— STEEL-HANGER. Oct. 24--H. Frank Bose. Chairxnan: J. L. Abbey. Chairman: Doggetl, DuBose. Secretary. Engine dele­ Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ gate reported beef with Chief en­ ported that the captain has a li­ gineer; other departments re­ brary which will be moved back ported as being in good shape. Into the PC mess, as soon as cities sEevies TAWKBs/mg*; / New Business: F. Bose elected {Shelves are installed. Depart­ ship's , delegate by acclamation. mental delegates reported on Suggestion by Gene that each ' standing of book members and man chip' in $5 toward the pur­ permitmen in their departments. chase of a washing machine. Repair list made up and ap­ Suggestion that draw be made proved. Suggestion made that befoi-e coastwise payoff. Sugges­ the Wipers split with th^ deck tion made that cleaning gear be department the job of cleaning checked. the heads. Departments to take turns in cleaning the recreation 4 4. 4. MOSTANK. Oct. 24—1. M. DEL MONTE; Oct. 3 — Alton room. Ope minute of silence ob­ served for-Brothers lost at sea. Peacock, Chairman: W. J. Booth. Chairman; T. KoroUa. Davas. Secretary. Delegates re­ Secretary. New Business: Motion % i ported no beefs. Ship's Dele­ by Spider Korolia carried calling EMILIA. Oct. 17—H. J. Swart)es. Chairman: Bernard Hunter. gates reported that Mate is for the I'ope on duirtbwaitor to Secretary. Good and Welfare: working on deck; deck gang to be changed to one of cotton or IP ASKITP TO SlS/^/TMS CO/AFAAJY General discussion as to what put in for overtime. Motion car­ nylon. Under Good and Welfai c: UAJtOAJ ?eT\TtOAJ —Vo so ... AMt> ried that slopchest be checked by P. Owens discussed First A.ssisttime the ship's meeting should ^be 9TAV ASOAWP SHiPS. UNTIL held. Motion carried to hold delegates. Motion carried to ant's constant discrimination THS euECTlOAJS ARE HELP — meetings at 1 P.M. on any day check with the patrolman the against Brother Willies, a Wiper. AWP THEA^ FRSe that was convenient. Motion practice of officers to paint out Several of the engine depaitOE^\OC(2ATIC UNION — carried that brothers make less their foc'sles. Motion carried ment men called for an investi­ noise in the messroom at night. that the engine delegate check gation into reason for First As­ One minute of-silence observed with patrolman the necessity of sistant's failure to fix blowci- in Pumpman to turn valves, a task engine room. All hands stood in for Brothers lost at sea. that is not ordinarily his. Motion silence for one minute in mem­ carried that crew stick together ory of departed Brothers. and not pay off until delegate gives the okay; anyone paying off at the commissioner's office be fined $50. ^ • 4" 4" 4' By HANK EDITH. Oct. 26 —Jack Jol^ns. ALCOA PATRIOT. Oct. 3— 4 4 t NEW LONDON. Oct. 17—D. J. Chairman: Louis Rizzo. Secretary. William Glick. Chairman; Jay It has happened often enough. Many a brother has sailed into Sheehan. Chairman: J. E. Rose. Delegates reported their depart­ Beck, Secretary. All delegates town from another port, a vacation or a hospital, registered and Secretary. Delegates reported ments free of beefs. Good and reported things running smoothly shipped the same day or the next—never expecting to ship so their departments beef clear. Welfare: Crew pantrymen asked in their respective departments. swiftly what with all the brothers on the beach waiting weeks New Business: Motion carried to men not to throw coffee grounds Bosun requested that chains re­ and months. In these tough times when our merchant marine is start a ship fund. Motion car­ in sink. Schedule drawn up for place guard rails in deck. Glick getting rough treatment, fast shipping is found in the organizing ried that bookmen send a letter the cleaning of the laundry. Dis­ suggested that latches be put on jobs that happen often enough and the jobs on the various tanker to Headquarters urging that per­ cussion held on transportation outside passageway doors. Blanco companies contracted to the SIU. Whether a man has responsi­ mitmen who aided in the or­ rule. ' Crew voted to send letter recommended that bulletin board bilities or not, we say, if a man is tired of the beach and running ganizing of the New London be to heacfquarters voicing disap­ be placed in crew's messhall. low on dough, grab any freighter or tanker, whether she's going issued books. Brother Sheehan. proval of new set-up. One min­ Second Electrician requested that coastwise to Germany, Latin-American way or a voyage of twelve­ under Education, spoke on per­ ute of silence in memoi-y of garbage cans be kept away from month articles. It's a job and a home. Be a sailor. Sail a ship in midship housing. Entire crew formers and read from the con­ Brothers lost at sea. agreed to stewards department any job for any run. stitution the procedure for pre­ suggestion that letter of recom­ ferring charges. Good and Wel­ mendation be given crew's Galfare: Steward questioned on Brother Charlie Bush probably shipped since last week leyman to enable him to get his stores left at pier. Vote of when he said that after a week or more on the beach he gets book. One minute of silence in thanks given the stewards de­ restless and ships out... Brother Val "Turk" James came in memory of departed Brothers. partment and ship's delegate from Galveston... We've been informed that Brother Joe 4 4 4 James E. Rose. DEL OHO, Oct. 10 — G. L. Zuba, in town right now, will be getting married up in the 5. 4. Great Lakes area. Congratulations and happy sailing in this Wanka. Chairman: L. J. Cevelle, DEL CAMPO. Oct, 17 —A. E. business called matrimony... Steve Carr, the faithful New 4 ^^ Secretary. Delegates gave their Bourgot. Chairman: H. E. Fow­ Yorker, sailed coastwise... Donald Gardner sailed Chief Cook CORAL SEA. Oct. 3 — John ler. Secretary. Ship's delegate Jellette. Chairman: A. Reeder. reports. A. Van Dyke elected last week... Mike Pappadakis shaved his mustache off and advised the declaration of all Secretary. Deck delegate re­ ship's delegate. Motion by R. said he won't be shipping until Spring... Ray Queen sailed souvenirs. Delegates reported on ported all overtime in order and Thomas that all men stay out of for Italy and Turkey... "Rusty" Swillinger is on his old run overtime in their departments. that Chief Mate had been in­ galley at all times, unless on again, a Robin ship for South African ports. Motion by Tannehill* that the structed to clean up ship.' Re­ business. Motion by J. Pugh to crew go on record to give the pair list turned over to Patrol­ have all books and permits col­ Negotiating Committee a vote of man, engine delegate reported. lected on arrival in port and Book Dept.—Passing By, by Elliot Merrick, published by Macconfidence and thanks for get­ Nothing new to report in ste­ ready for boarding Patrolman. millan Co., for $3.00. It's a tough novel about an AB during Good and Welfare: Ship's dele­ ting SIU men the highest wages wards department. O'Connell. wartime... The weekly LOG will be going free of cost to the and best conditions in the in­ Deck Maintenance, moved for gate instructed all men to help homes of the following brothers: Robert Collins of Massachusetts, keep crew boys out of alleyways. dustry. Motion by Fowler to inspection of flour, yea;5t and Woodrow de Haven of Maryland, G. M. Bowdre of Maryland, have the Oilers' foc'sle moved to ovens. Motioh by Peter Vlhos. All men were instructed to re­ George Dahl of Rhode Island, Bob White of Oklahoma, Macon turn cups and glasses to pantry the spare passenger room. Mo- seconded by Deck Engineer, that Welch of Georgia, William Canniff of Florida, Sam Tate of North when finished with them. All ^tion carried that the men stay­ Patrolman be instructed to stop Carolina, Michael Cristaldi of New Jersey. ing aboard after the payoff check skipper from making overtime hands were requested to refrain the repairs expected to be made. deals. A. Reeder moved that no from making unnece.s.sary noises around gangway and passage one sign off until all beefs are ways. To Brother Joseph Bowen in New York: Bound volumes settled. Observed one minute of LOGS are for sale at $2.50 each. There are two volumes of silence in memory of brothei-s for each year of 1946 to June 1948. Write to the LOG Editor lost at sea. if you wish to purchase any or all of these LOG-worthy volumes. 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Oct. % % 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. 17 — Antonio Schiavone. Chair­ DEL ORG, Ocl. 14 — A. Van Oct. 24 — Clyde E. Lewelyn. man: Eugene Ray. Secretary. Dyke, Chairman; L. J. Ceveite, Recently we read of a landlubbing judge telling a man the Chairman: Michael Sporich. Sec­ Crew accepted resignation of $ecrelary. Ship's delegate sug­ wise words which belong to the unwuutten law of the sea. He retary. Ship's delegate reported Fred Aderhold as ship's delegate gested that crewmenrbers agree said the first rule of the sea is to protect and aid your shipmates— on donations for a washing ma­ and elected Jack Glouver to fill on fine to be imposed on gas- not steal from them. How true, how. true... By the way, we chine. Delegates reported on position. Only beef reported by hounds and performers. Motion would like to hear from those brothers sailing Robin ships to books and permits in their de­ delegates was that ship needs by engine delegate,, seconded by South African ports. How dependable are the bars in furnishing partments. Good and Welfare: sougeeing and painting. Under L. Donald for fine of $50, carried them with copies of LOGS, which they receive every week? Report of $46 collected for sick Good and Welfare: the Wiper unanimously. Amendment to mo­ Look for the LOG. It's your union newspaper! family of brother. Suggestion asked all to cooperate by not tion by R. Thomas called for a by Walker that ship's delegate throwing cigarette butts in alley­ six-month probationaiy period contact company for cigarettes ways. All hands said efforts for first offense, in addition to One brother said recently. "I'm tired of being broke." now that ship is on coastwise would be made to keep messhall fine, also carried. It was agreed Most brothers are familiar with this remark. The brother •run. Suggestion that the brand clean and not put their feet on that any member who is drunk further stated that he has been trying for ten years to save of coffee be changed. . One min­ the chairs. One minute of silence and unable to turn to, or who money, but could never do it. Nowadays many' brothers lake ute of silence observed for was observed for departed misses a watch for any avoidable it easy on their draws so they can have enough dough to keep !' Brothers lost at sea. Brothers. them comfortable on the beach against slow shipping. reason shall be liable to the fine. ^I^N-DO/V'r/ CUT and RUN IT;! J'i: [I: �Page Eight Priday, December 17, 1946 TffE SEAFARERS LOC THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Requests Brothers To Show Greater Respect For SIU Property And Gear To the Editor: the States speak English or Am­ erican. It seems that according to the tale, the State Department sent a note to the English government for Lend-Lease given them dur­ ing the war. The English were incapable, though willing, to pay the very large sum; so, they in return sent a bill back to us for a much, larger sum for the privi­ lege of using their language for centuries. A WELL DRESSED CAB DRIVER rest of the settee, he is taking the place intended for three men, which often leaves two men without a seat. Okay fellows, hang on to your hat, shut your eyes and fill your ears with cotton, because quite CHAIR'S FOR SITTING a few of you, my fine feathered friends, are not going to like Down on the second deck, this article worth a damn. there are plenty of chairs to The Witor of «th-e - LOG re­ sit on, so. why sit on the coun­ ceived a letter from a fellow on ter which was designated for a ship who apparently agreed shipping. • ^ith my statements in my last Meetings are held regularly article in the LOG. He said for in order that the members may me to smoke another weed and speak their mind, and have their NO 'GIFT' OF GAB jfit down and give with a con­ share in making Union policies. tinuation of my analysis of the The State Department was But altogether too many mem­ aeaman of today. stymied for a short time, but bers are in a hell of a hurry to ' Thank you. Brother Seafarer. then replied that they would get the meeting finished so that 1 most certainly will, and am be very happy to pay the sum they can get out for an even­ ' very glad to hear that someone if the English Government would ing of' fun. Take more interest fiked my scribbles; but I api not pay a still larger sum for the in your Union, artd the Union on the weed at present. If I improvement of the same. To in return will look after your 6ver meet the Brother who this, I believe we never did interests. wrote that letter, I most gladly get an answer. Maybe the Eng­ will join him in a shot of plain lish, who are considered very It , is required of a Union vodka with a beer chaser, or smart diplomats, are still at­ member to attend the'meetings No ordinary cabbie's cap and leather jacket for the opera­ whatever else the Brother may tempting to find an answer to or he'll lose his place on the tor of this hand-drawn South African hade. Reported to be a shipping list; but I have heard that one. prefer. genuine Zulu, the native turns to in full field dress. More rumors to the effect that there Reading my articles, I am cer­ Far it is from my intentions are members who have substi­ conservatively attired are Michael, Electridan, and Ray Myers, tain that all avid LOG readers to condemn the King's English tutes attend the meetings on both crewmembers 6f the Robin Goodfellow. Scene is Durban. have realized that my main han­ It is a lovely language and their behalf to get their card dicap in saying what I intend about the only language for all stamped. Men who have no in­ to say is that as far as formal around literary purposes with terest in our proceedings what­ education is concerned, I have which I am familiar. I pray of soever. Let us make sure that had none. In addition, even fortune to give me the chance there will be no foundations to though I was born in America, some day to master it the way such rumors in the future. I was brought up in Norway, some of our great authors have Remember that when a mem­ learning but one language—Nor­ in the past as well as in the ber allows an outsider to at­ wegian. Five years ago I start­ present. tend our meeting he is breaking goose that could walk either up­ ed to wnrite English, or I should But to return to my main sub­ his oath of obligation which To the Editor: stage or downstage? say American, and believe me it ject, which is yourselves and states: "I promise that I will An editor of seamen's journ­ The jingle would meet an is not an easy language to mas- myself—all of us restless wan­ never reveal the , proceedings of als should know the cooks vol­ elevator marked up, on a banis­ ume of "sea terms." There's a dering Seafarers. I will begin 'ter. the Union to its injury or to ter with a goose sliding down, . When talking about the Ameri­ by saying that it is about time persons not entitled to know it." windward side and a leeward it! side. But, actually you heave can language, I remember an we became double-jointed so Are there certain Brothers who But then, Pop is New York things over to "looards." If you bid anecdote about the much- that we can kick ourselves in have forgotten? City born and bred. Maybe the heave them over the weather the seat whenever we are not m:gued point of whether we in I'll say so long for now, and side—^well then the cartoon of boys from the"country have seenliving up to the fair name of good, sailing Brothers. See you Seafare in the September 10 such geese, and Pop's IQ (as the Seafarer.?. in the LOG. LOG is clear. There is a lee­ proved by his observance) rates, Lately it seems to me that there is a lot of free-loading John F. Wunderlich. Jr. ward and windward side to the with the geese. ship. And leewards is "looards." There are some mighty fine, done on shipboard. When you SS Stony Creek. But then, now-a-days a berth is jingles and articles coming into are hired to do a job, you are From So. America a bunk and a skid road, is a row. the LOG. Shrimpton, Gilstrap,. supposed to do that job, not Such corruption of the corrupted! Petersen— especiaUy. slacken in the braces and allow James (Pop) Martin , However, the last term is a one of your shipmates to carry On Stony Creek To the Editor: lumber-jack word. Skidroad is double burden—doing his chores Here I am again, the Sea­ as well as yours. much misused) by the sailor, and farers oldtimer, going for an­ the next one who asks me for ASKS PROPERTY CARE other voyage (113) on board the skid-iow, will find himself on SS Cape Nome—the Santa Glaus Another point is the cleanli­ the subway, for Coney Island. ship from the South. It must be Surf Avenue. I've ness of our various Hall around This South Atlantic ship made the coast. At present the Sea­ never found a row like it in the a fast turnaround in one week's farers is a hell of a long way tall sticks of Washington, Ore­ time. Arriving in Charleston, No­ ahead of the days when oxir gon, or California — and I've To Ihe Editor: vember 22, she discharged and Hall was on Stone Street; but walked every mile of those loaded, crewed up, hit Jackson­ it is but a short jump back to states, up and down, North and The crew of the SS Steel ville and Savannah and left for the same Halls, days and con­ South, from Seattle to Los An­ Maker wishes to thank the LOG for the article published in the .Bremen, Rotterdam, Antwerp, ditions if we don't all of us geles. London, and LeHavre (loaded stay on the ball and do our Further, a ship that's upwind November 12 issue. We also down) November 29th. is aloo. Degenerated to aloof. thank the LOG photographer share in keeping the'm in good who took the pictures showing In addition to regular cargo, condition. I sure don't call it DIG HIM? tve' are loaded with Christmas doing one's best the way many Then, today, an aloof person the boys- bringing the most-wel-. Inail and parcels. On our way treat the places we now have! is upwindy, or up stagey. The come library on board. We are now submitting a few we will stop at Philadelphia and I'll give you a few examples. up-stage man is toward the back­ snapshots taken on this ship by Baltimore to pick up some more Take the third deck in the New drop and may cause the other Brother Ricky Risbeck, AB. It is, York Hall, for example. mail. cast members to have to play hoped that you can use them, in? The arrival of the Cape Nome When the Hall opened, we had towards him with their backs the LOG. All of us are on for­ in Savannah — the first in a very comfortable and good-look­ to the audience. eign articles now and are expect­ month — relieved the job situa­ ing leather chairs and settees There's a way to do that on ing to leave for the Far East. tion a bit, and proved to be a on that deck; the tables and stage. Play to your audience, but real Christmas present for the floor were in an excellent con­ Spyros Vrettos, OS, who keep stepping back to the up- With a regular gang of topmany who got jobs on her. This dition. But leather is not made came into the SIU when the stagy one and as they step back notch SIU members aboard, we, for a foot-rest for some lazy newly-contracted Stony Creek work 'em through a door in the hope to make a very plea^nt includes Uncle Otto. voyage. So we, the crew of the Santa bugger who spent the previous was- organised.- Crew described set and close- it! Glaus Ship, send best wishes night without sleep because he him as a good shipmate and Ramon Irisarry. Ch. Steward, Best I have on hand are and a merry Christmas to all was chasing skirts around Times a classjr boxer. During war Mother Goose rhymes, rejingled. WUey Carter, Ship's DeleSquare. And besides putting his Vrettos dropped into Greece Good God, goosey, goosey, gangale, for Ihe crew of the SS LOG readers. mud-stained feet on the arm­ as paratrooper in the OSS. Uncle Olio Preussler Steel Maker Ider. Who the hell ever saw a Corrupted Mother Tongue Drives Pop To 'Looards' SS Cape Nome Proves Santa To Uncle Otto Ship's Delegate Cheers Pic Story Of Steel Maker �Friday, December 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Raves And Jibes On Union Payoff Rule PRO: On this page are letters from the membership giving their views on the CON: Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space Retain Rule, all to the opinions of the membership, both pro and con. All letters on the mat­ Says Ruling ter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to Aids But Few Backer's Plea give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being tak^n to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. I've figured from the begin­ In brief, the rule calls ning that the transportation rule for men to take transpor­ was a good thing. It means more Sees Rule Easing tation money and pile off Can't See Rule job turnover and it protects our contracts. their ship when it pays As Shipping Spur Negotiators' Job off But it wasn't till I attended at a port other than the Educational Meeting on the To the Editor: the one in which the To the Editor: thfird deck at Headquarters the other afternoon that I realized I am for the transportation crew signed on. This ap­ I have been reading the ar­ ticles appearing in the LOG re­ how strongly the rest of' the boys ruling as it now stands whereby plies in cases where the cently discussing the new trans­ men who are entitled to trans­ are behind .it. portation rule. 1 personally think vessel does not start for Man after man hit the deck portation must get off. 1 base it's the biggest blunder our and spoke on the struggle the iny stand on the following rea­ the sign-on port within Union ever made. Union had in the first place to sons: • I have just returned from a ten days. get this condition and pointed To the Editor: First, in a way it will tend out how it was in the old days to prevent the development of when a man was apt to be company stiffs and cliques Stranded anywhere at the whim Of the Mate or Skipper, whether aboard our ships. Those who he had a payoff or not, and might become so inclined will To the Editor: without any provision for his have to ship through the Hall I am definitely in favor of the being returned to the area where occasionally, and will thus learn transportation rule now in ef­ he joined the ship. fect, for the following reasons: Then they pointed out just something about how the SIU It prevents crewmembers from becoming company stiffs, who how phony it really is for a does things. man to want to homestead a Second, it will aid our Nego­ enter into deals to omit over­ ship and turn his transportation tiating Committee in securing time in return' for topside fav­ ors. There is great danger of money back to the company.' and maintaining our contracts. this when men stay on ships too They pointed out how a man who would willingly kick back ^ maqy times the shipowners long and especially when they transportation money to the com- j have complained about men col- start kicking back transportation pany wouldn't stop at that; he's lecting transportation and then money to the companies. the kind of guy who would be staying on the vessel. In fact, I can't see how any one can be opposed to the present trans­ apt to make all kinds of . special , ,, some ,have collected transportaportation ruling, if for no other deals with the officers to hold ^ his job and get special privileges. tion as often as five times in a reason than that it protects the j'ear on ^he same ship. transportation clause in our I can tell you that from every agreement. consideration of Union security With these facts, the shipown­ Under the old ruling a man we should hang onto this trans­ ers can very easily ask why accepted transportation and portation ruling, keep all the they should pay transportation stayed on board, thus giving the money we have coming to us, money at all, since it is not be­ shipowners a bargaining point to pile off of a ship at a transpor­ tation payoff and re-register at ing used for ^transportation. They eliminate the clause. claim it is an uncalled for ad­ I say accept transportation and the Hall! get off, and give the members ditional expense. Eddie Mooney on the beach a chance. They'll The SIU fought hard and fast have to do the same for you. to get the transportation clause Dewey D.. Shaw as part of our agreement. Many Cook and Baker seamen well remember tbe day For Piling Off Okays New Rule To the Editor: Will you please send the LOG to 1311 9th Avenue, North Nash­ ville 8 Tennessee, instead of Box 15112-Gl, Reidsville, Geor­ gia. I think that the LOG is a good paper. I read everything in It and await the next issue impa­ tiently. I think that we should take our transportatibn, get off the ship, and re-register at the Hall for another ship. Keep the jobs turning over. Want Pact Rule LET'S ALL PULL TOGETHER, Samuel F. Allen Says Jobs Move To the Editor: I am for the transportation ruling. I believe it gives those on the beach a chance to ship when things are bad. Also it keeps the jobs moving at all times. It's mighty important when you are broke on the beach to haw a chance to put a few bucks in your pockets. Some of the members on these fihips have been getting transportation over and over again. Some don't even know ..What the Union Hall looks like, bt what is going on. Phil G. Wolf when the company could put them off a ship in almost any port of the world. They had to get back to their home port the best way that they could. SEES ABUSE No one wants to go back to that. The next question is. Why abuse our transportation clause by staying on the ship? If we continue to abuse it we could easily face a hell of a fight with the shipowners in trying to keep it. Third, and last, this ruling could help take a lot of guys off the Holland run, the Gei-man run and the Puerto Rican run, thus letting some of the rest of us try them out for a while. John C. Jacksc;n To the Editor: The clarification to the agree­ ment making it obligatorj' for a man to get off a vessel should he pay off in an area other than the area of signing articles, was thoroughly discussed in our ship­ board meeting cff October 24th. This meeting went on record as not being in favor of this clarification since it impairs a man's job security. We recom­ mend that this clarification be amended to allow a man to re­ main on a ship indefinitely should he so desire. This crew would like the Ne­ gotiating Committee to recon­ sider this clarification and allow the agreement to stand e.xactly as outlined in our general work­ ing rules. Section 54, Article 2, Paragraph C. Signed by 2Z crew members Sealrain New Orleans trip to South America aboard one of Alcoa's scows. There were three or four of us who came on the ship in Baltimore. We were out only six weeks when we re­ turned to New Orleans. There we were forced to pile off the ship with only a few dollars in our pockets. I discussed the new rule with a great number of the crew and many men on the beach. It seems to me that at least ninety percent of the membership is against it. I believe the best thing we could do is to bring this matter to a vote just as soon as possible. It don't think it helps shipping much, as most men pile off the ships sooner or later anyway. However, I think that if a man has had trouble or sickness in his family and needs to make sev­ eral trips, it is only right to let him make a few dollars before piling off the ship. A.B. Sellers To the Editor: ' There are many argument^ about transportation. The clear question before the membership is: would it benefit them to hav6 men lose their jobs when trans­ portation is due, if the meiv ashore get jobs at the expense of their union brothers. That is the meat of the whole question, stripped of propaganda and, name calling. Many men are known as 'one trippers.' They like time on the beach to spend the proceeds of theu' trip. That is, thanks to the Union, their privilege. Other members are paying oa homes and laying away money for future security. These mea usually make several trips on one ship. That again, thanks to otir Union, is their privilege. Now, on the miserable issue of transportation mbney, this privi­ lege of job security is to be thrown away. If this is a true help to our Union, why not cany it further and make it compiAsory for any crew to get off at the end of a trip? This would be a great break for single trippers, but would it be fair to our membership as a whole? It would be just as fair as our present transportation, rule is to the brothers involved. Bj"- the way, I am on the beach, but am content to wait To the Editor: my turn. When it comes, I hope Much has been written about it won't be at the expen.se of an transportation, yet it seems to unfortunate brother. me that one single important George Reoch factor connected with the subject has been woefully neglected, to wit: • the "right of a member to refuse transportation and remain To the Editor: on his job if he so desires. The tendency on the part of The following is our opinion some super militants is to con­ of the transportation clause: demn any member who suggests We feel that if a man signs on this, and by tortui-ing the basic a ship in a Northern Port, and is fact of security in unionism de­ discharged in a Southern Port, or clare that a member desiring to vice versa, this man is entitled remain on his job is buying the to the transportation monejs, job for the ti-ansportation in­ Howe\'er, he does not have to volved. take it and get off right then. Ha Nothing could be farther from should be allowed to stay on the the truth. For diverse reasons ship and get his transportation a member may want to make when he does get off. another trip, and since he has no We are all well aware of the control over the fact that a ves­ fact that it does make a vast sel may proceed to a port other difference in the turn-oveu of than his port of engagement, jobs. However, we also are transportation obtained sliould aware of the fact that a man not be held against him. with a family or other respon­ It has been my experience that sibilities cannot afford to wait a in any event seventy-five percent couple of months on the beach of- all crews receiving transpor­ for a ship, make a short run (the tation money usually return to average trip now-a-days being 45 their home ports. Therefore, for or 50 days), and then go on the Ull practical pui-poses, if the beach for another two months— twenty-five percent remaining which often is the case withdecides to decline transportation shipping as slow as it i^. and remain at their jobs, the Therefore we the imdersigned fundamental purpose of trans­ are all in favor of allowing a portation will have been estab-' man to stay on the ship, and lished in that seventy-five jobs then collect the transportatid* would be open. That's a good when he does get off. turnover in my book. Signed by 14 crew membep. - of the SS Cape Nome Howard Guinier Debates Job Boon Calls It Costly �• Page Ten .,»n T HE SEA FA HERS LOG Friday, December 17, 1948 Believes Ships In Merchant Reserve Useless, Should Emergency Arise To the Editor: bad risks, while handing out a dollar as if from an eye-dropper for th"?" American merchant ma­ rine that played an important part in winning two world wars. As for the American Seaman. "We won't need him much in the next war. We have the atom bomb," they say. Let's just imagine for a minute what could possibly come: A convoy of Libertys leaves New York. As it passes through the Narrows, Soviet sympathizers pass the information on. A wolfpack of Soviet shnorkel sub­ marines lurk outside in the waters dark and deep. The con­ voy forms at sunset and starts across the ocean at its ten knot speed. Darkness sets in. A gale begins to blow. The seas start to rise. Here and there a Lib­ Statistics released by the Maritime Commission show that 1,901 ships of the Reserve Mer­ chant Fleet, are now undergoing the "mothball treatment." Thus writes the New York Times. As a matter of fact, most of these ships have been lying in boneyards from one to three years, like derelicts. I know oJ' one such ship, the Madawaska Victory. After a year in layup, it took six weeks for the shipyard men to get her into shape before the Peruvians con­ descended to take her and re­ name her the Amazones. There are other ships that I know of that have come out of the boneyard up the river in such bad shape that one can only believe it would have been better to leave them there. But Jet us look at the statistics—at the 1,901 derelicts over which the shipyard men will some day swarm getting them ready for convoy duty. Seventy percent of these ships To the Editor: (in round figures) are old Libertys that will do about ten Some time ago in a past issue knots in convoy (though part of of the SEAFARERS LOG there them will be falling out, "not un­ was a question brought to the der command," on a dark night attention of the membership, in a gale with high seas). Some namely, "Should alien seamen be fifteen percent are Victorys and others that will make fifteen given a preference on the ship­ miles an hour in fine weather. ping list when their legal stay on About five percent are pre-war the beach has just about ex­ ships of unreliable speeds. The pired?" remaining ten percent are boats You asked for viewpoints from of imcertain ability and dubious the members. Here is mine: quality. I say that if an alien sailor has been riding American ships for TISSUE-THIN BOATS . The lifeboats on our ships are five years or better and espe­ made of cheap tin, poorly gal­ cially if he can show wartime vanized, and liable to corrosion. discharges and if he can show No seaworthy, clinker-built life- with papers in black and white Imate for the American seamen! that he has applied for citizen­ Such life paving boats cost too ship and is honestly making an effort to obtain his first papers, much, money. The man . who started the then give him a break. Other­ "mothball" business must have wise, no dice! been a cloak and suit merchant I'll cite a case that I know of or a New York tailor—he was personally. A couple of trips ago never a mercliant sailor! ; signed on an American Pacific Years ago, I was AB on the T-2 tanker out of Galveston. SS Taviuni, of Union Steamship Aboard we had a bosun who Company of New Zealand. We hailed from one of the Baltic came into Hobart, Tasmania one countries. "We made a trip to day with the forepeak full of Germany where he married one water and down by the bow. It of his country-women. ,She was wasn't so bad, but a few days not a German, and he evidently later a coal heaver in the hold had known her for sometime. put his shovel through the ship's Then this donkey proceeds to side. The Taviuni had been laid bi*ay around the ship that he up only a couple of years before would settle with her to live in the incident. Canada. 'To hell with the Our ocean going merchant fleet States. American women are no of 1,000 tons and over is figured good," was his attitude. And at 3479—making 1578 vessels that this joker has more than five Sre supposed to be in active years seatime on American ships, service. Of this number, some too. 1208 ships are again supposed to be privately owned, with 712 dry cargo ships making around Member's Family eleven to thirteen knots. This Looks To LOG would leave about 486 tankers.— For Ship Data mostly fifteen knotters. The chartered vessels, numbering To the Editor: some 370, would do the regular We always look forward to convoy speed of ten and a half receiving the LOG every Monknots. Though time and tide waits for day or Tuesday. Our son, who np man, the men in Washington is a full bookmember in the SIU, has been sailing for about four bavenlt as yet given a serious years, so we like to read things thought to our shipbuilding pro­ the Union is doing for its mem­ gram. But the men in the bers as well as the .shipping "Kremlin already have some 300 figures in the different ports. '^hnorkel submarines in operaOur son has been on the Al­ •jtion. These are fast subs with a coa Pointer for several months speed of from thirteen to twenty making ports in South America. miles'per hour. We send greetings to the SIU The men in Washington have and thanks for the weekly edi­ foeen lavish with their loans of tion of the LOG. hundreds of millions of dollars \ta foreign governments'that were Thomas Engelsma erty falls out of line—"not under command" because of engine trouble or telemotor trouble. The night is bad, the gale blows, and the seas run rough. Suddenly, Boom! Boom! Here and there Libertys go down. Rockets shoot in the air. Sea­ men man the lifeboats, lower away, and try to pull on cross seas. They bend to the oars. "Keep them sailing! Don't de­ lay victory!" sounds in their ears. The lifeboats turn over. The seamen struggle in the cold water. It takes their breath away. The seamen go. down. Men drown. Now is the time to build up the merchant marine and to pre­ pare for such an eventuality—not after a war" gets under way! Captain R. Petersen Aliens Seeking Citizenship Get Brother's Okay For Aid r.«-.. Mind you, he doesn't pay taxes, either! He rides American ships pays no taxes, earns top American wages, and then tells us—his shipmates-^that the US is no damn good. This character holds a full-book as well. He made the job on a pier­ head jump. She was listed on the shipping board as "citizen only." 'The original Bosun lost his papers just before signon time came. Therefore, I say again, no pre­ ference should be shown unless the alien can show his intentions are sincere. You have, my permission to print any part or all of this let­ ter as you may see fit. We are transiting the Suez Canal today bound for Hamburg with Diesel oil from that charming place, the Persian Gulf. Paul Arthofer The Lately Come By BILL GILSTRAP There's laughter in the moon-white streets of heaven. The angels stand in serried ranks amazed. Saint Peter asking audience of God, Rushed through the stately High Court in a daze. Then at the throne edge, stammering he spoke, » "Lord it's these late-come war souls, I request; I'm deathly tired. Sire, I'm all worn out; Send me to some distant planet for a rest. "Now those flyers. Sire, they zoom- and shake The walls, the very foundations of the city. And the scandelous tales those sailors tell. The Foolish Virgins listen—ah the pity. "The gentle David, Sire, is writing jazz, And their questions have stumped Solomon, he claims. Gabriel reports they call his music corny, And speak about some mortal man called James. "The turf of Elysian Fields is all torn up, Tootball practice I am told; and. Sire, it seems They've challenged the Holy Choristers to a game. And Samson is a halfback on their team. "In the six brief earth years since they Began to come in numbers I've done my best. "But," good Peter shook with indignation, "Lord, Can't you please grant this one request." The Lord looked down from His starry throne. And smiling at Saint Peter shook his head. "You see they were all so very young. That we'll just let them play awhile," he said. •A;: �Fdday/ Ztacanifcer 17, 1948 TAE SEAFARERS LOG PERSONALS Page Eleren S/U Fights Move To Ssuttie Fleet man added substance to a wide­ this time. Congress will be meet­ JACK TURNER JIM HART (Continued from Page J) No action has been taken yet ly-held view that Congress, in ing in three weeks and any D. C. Wilson reports that yoiir Get in touch with your family. by President Truman but al­ enacting the European Recovery change in public policy in this baggage and radio is being held Illness. ready there are growing signs Program, clearly intended that regard should have Congression­ for you at the Commissioner's XXX that the ECA Administrator will the 50-50 provision should be al approval. office in Philadelphia. DONALD M. WOODS run into a barrage of opposition mandatory. "As author of the amendment t, t X Your mother has draft board to his plan on Capitol Hill. "We most certainly had no I .believe the Congressional in­ MATT FIELDS information for you. Representative Willis W. Brad­ intention of subjecting American tent is clear. It is that not less Anthony O'Brien asks you to XXX ley of California, who authored shipping to competition on an than 50 per cent of the ship­ HARRY E. JUDSON - write him at 43 Upper Rutrand the section of the European Re­ even term with the cheap-labor ments for the European recov­ Street, off Summerhill, Dublin, Charles Judson says everything covery Act providing that 50 tramp vessels of lower income ery program would be made in Eire; or, SS City of Waterford, is okay and wants you to get in per cent of the Marshall Plan nations of the world," Bradley American ships." c/o Palgrave Murphy, 17 Eden touch with him at 128 West 90th cargoes should be shipped in said. The Maritime Commission, for Quay, Dublin, Eire. Street, New York City. American bottoms, has indica'ted Senator William Knowland, whom Commissioner Grenville XXX XXX the shape of things to come. who sponsored the 50 per cent Mellen has been leading the at­ EMMETT TIERNEY W. C. HARPER Representative Bradley de­ rule in the upper house, said in tack, is reported to have held Contact Daniel Fisher, 35-111 The Strachen Shipping Com­ clared early this week that Hoff­ a telegram to Hoffman: 85th Street, Long Island City pany in New Orleans is holding man would find strong and pos­ "I strongly urge that no ad­ a high command meeting during which a strong protest to Presi­ New York. money due you from .the E. sibly decisive opposition to his ministrative change of Congres­ dent Truman was drafted. The X X Squibbs. plan. The California Congress­ sional policy- be undertaken at message reportedly asked a Pres­ WILBUR IRVIN idential deferment of the ECA's Get in touch with Julius new shipping policy, scheduled Droiser at 285 Madison Ave., to go into effect Jan. 1. New York. This delay is intended to per­ XXX Dec. 13, 1948 mit maritime officials and rep­ ALFRED N. JASKOLSKI Mr. William Green, President resentatives of the shipping in­ ' Contact Freedman, Landy & dustry to present their side of American Federation of l^abor Lorry, 900 Jefferson Building, the case before President Tru­ 1015 Chestnut Street, Philadel­ Washington, D. C. man and various Congressional phia 7, Pa., concerning your Dear Brother Green: committees. brother's claim. The Hoffman proposal io ship all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign flag ships REPERCUSSIONS XXX The following witnesses to the -will be a mortal blow to the American merchant marine and to the seagoing unions of That Hoffman's decision to accident suffered by Thomas the American Federation of Labor, if it is adopted by the Economic Cooperation Admin­ stop giving U.S. ships their 50Freeland, aboard the Camas 50 share of Marshall Plan bulk Meadows, are asked to get in> istration. Speaking on behalf of the membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District of cargoes might have other reper­ touch with Benjamin B. Sterling, the Seafarers International Union, I urge you, as President of the American Federation cussions appeared very likely 42 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y.: of Labor, to do all in your power to block this outrageous scheme. Specifically I urge this week. Roy S. Theiss, Joseph J. Mey- you to bring the matter to the attention of President Truman, who, I believe, should erchal, Frank R. Throp, Wallace be informed of the inevitable effects of -what Hoffman proposes. And I urge you to Representative Walter C. Ploeser charged the ECA with per­ B. Copeland. notify Senator Styles Bridges of the "watchdog" committee that Paul Hoffman appar­ mitting "a few giant companies" ently wishes to signal "finished with engines" to the American shipping industry and to practically monopolize "the foreign aid business." seriously weaken the national defense. In addition to torpedoing the merchant marine Figures released by the ECA, and the seagoing unions, Hoffman proposes to defy Congress who said that 50 per cent Ploeser said, showed that a SIU, A&G District of all Marshall Plan cargoes, bulk cargoes included, should go under the American flag. single firm, Anderson, Clayton and Company, had supplied 71.2 BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Moreover, a member of the Maritime Commission has announced that foreign operators William Rentz, Agent . Mulberry 4S40 are deliberately lowering their rates to get the trade so that they can raise them again per cent of the cotton in the BOSTON 276 State St. foreign aid program for August. E. B. TiUey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 on a monopoly basis. The Marshall Plan must succeed, but not at a cost of thousands of "There seems to be no excuse Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 jobs for American seamen. for .one firm to be obtaining GALVESTON 308>/4—23rd St. such a dominant percentage of PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S448 MOBILE 1 South I^«rrence St. Seafarers Int'l Union, Atlantic & Gulf District the total cotton business," Ploe­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 ser said. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. The firm of Anderson, Clay­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ton and Company, was for a long NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. time headed by W. L. Clayton, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. a former Under-Secretary of Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 State for Foreign Affairs. ine to a level of four million vices with owned or bareboat PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. (Continued from Page 5) The Missouri Congressman Lloyd Gardner, Agent PopW 8-1217 United States to third gross tons. He called the figure chartered ships, provided they recommended that the watch­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St out of proportion to require­ Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 place in world shipbuilding. As have been in operation for not dog committee and the Depart­ SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce do Leon of December 1, 77 ships were un­ ments of the Japanese trade, and less than six months and have ment of Justice look into the Sal Colls, .Agent San Juan 2-5996 der construction in American added that it could only result possibility of monopoly, which SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St yards. 66 of these are tankers, in the Japanese invading other maintained an average of not less he said is "evident" in the cot­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 than one sailing a month. two are passenger liners and fields. ton situation. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St three are combination cargoR. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 XXX passenger ships. Most of the tank­ Eight unions connected with WILMINGTON. Calif., 227K Avalon Boulevar'd ers, however, are scheduled for the International Longshoremen's HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. foreign fiag service. Great Brit­ Association have settled their HAnover 2-2784 ain is far in the lead with 85 wage demands with the New SECRETARY-TREASURER The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ passenger ships and 192 tankers York Shipping Association. The Paul HaU under construction. Another allied craft locals, which include farers Intemational Union is available to aU members who wish DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION .country well up in the race is carpenters, cargo repair men, to ^ve it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Lindsay WUIIams Sweden with 92 tankers. The clerks and maintenance men, set­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS figures for the United States do tled for the same boosts as those 'Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volplaa not include a 48,000-ton super won by the Longshoremen, 13 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every liner, which is past the bluepi;in cents an hour straight time, 19 SIU branch for this purpose. SUP stage; but no contracts have been cents an hour overtime pay. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HONOLULU la Merchant st. let as yet. 4> 4» 4* ^ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 American shipowners li a v e which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, SI i" 4" 4 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. been notified by the Maritime Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. A member of the Maritime Beacon 4336 Commission of new rules for Commission, Joseph K. Carson, RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. Phone 289B Jr., has recommended that di­ bareboat chartering of govern­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. rect aid to domestic shipping— ment-owned ships. The new set­ PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-8363 both for construction and opera­ up limits operators to one ship REATTLE 86 Seneca St. To the Editor: Main 0290 tion—be made by the govern­ for each ship owned or operated in a particular trade. Companies ment. He urged the government •FILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 to take the step as a means of eligible are those which meet preserving an industry that is one of the three following re­ address below: Canadian District vital to the national defense and quirements: 1—Companies which Name MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square economy. He placed much of the before the war operated regular Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 blame for the decline of donies- American flag berth services, PORT ARTHUR. ...63 Cumberland St. c shipping on the present rate both subsidized and unsubsidized. Street Address Phono North 1229 companies that PORT COLBORNE. ....103 Durham St. structure and the fact that the 2—^Established Phone: 8891 recent war made shippers ac­ did not, prior to the war, operate City State TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street customed to using land transport regular American flag berth ser­ " Elgin 5719 for their goods. Speaking at a vices in certain trades, but which VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Signed Empire 4831 meeting in New York, he also iave, since the .war, started on VANCOUVER 568 Hamilton St. criticized a recent proposal by such services. 3—New companies Book No. Paciac 7824 the United States Army to build established since the war that up the Japanese merchant mar­ now operate regular berth ser­ SlU TELEGRAM TO WILLIAM GREEN SlU HALLS Maritime Boond-Up Notice To AH SIU Members •..: 'W '.f :T 1. »• �T H E S E A F JLELER S t o a PB0e TW^T* rcidafr DwtnibM 17. 1948 tia ••'i # # * mSM ITS COMPANY' SPON^ORCD ifNtON C€>^ /N POP Stf€N MfSPBPReseNTATION AND DiSrOPHQit' , THE C.-T. M. A. WAY GIVES YOU A5, OPPORIT IS UP TO YOU - WHICH DO YO^ AAUT?^ TTTKTTY TO BUILD UP YOUR OWN GENERAL 7UND Tour IndflpenAeDt AssoolaAlon and a/ WITH A STEADY JOB AND WAGKi:> - NO ASSESSMEHT-. .inA wages, or — ^ Fridar. OdobM I. T U R SF. AFAR RRS LOG Membership Views On SIU's i New Transportation Rule 4i??' THE NEW _TOBK The longsUor^rnan In New York haa no no security; iicLUfiiy, he never knows from day to day whether he has , To the Editor: I from a1 Job. In his tagemess for woHt WoHs j regard to vc U. prey for the racketeers he Is easy prey ind grafting irraftjng union officials. offjciaia. He . / ^ « and am spea ing ro will pay and keep hl.s mouth shut, men! knowing that knowing that if if he he does does not not he he vi"-wf^,int that concerns all our WiU not work that day or any SlU Brothers who may not wiU I realize what a valuable issue this i other day. I Such expIolUtlon, vldous vicious as It lis. hAPd with lo^ loan- • j is. goes hand In hapd have been 'in favor 'sharking or shyloeking. another I racket controlled by the. mobsters. The longshereman, alwa>-3 'sters. always -, s.p fhrit wh"n nur Negotiating hard up, jhard up. borrows from the shy shy- Committee faced the ship operlocks, or sells his pay'-check In ators ab'iut renewing our conBy MAIXOIJM JOIl.NSOV. collect 'I ITAiy M ihe ninth ol i sent, of advance. And the usurers collMt [racts they wouldn't hestiate one i' preptted trliclts on crime .ad from 10 to 20 cents .on the dollar i /•aciciccfinf on fif Mew York r^'ldea," said'an Inveati^ Inveatiga- that we have a reserve fund lo ! wsler fronl.) tor. "U W, "la to keep the men poor, poor. feed and sleep our brothers Tbra they can be controUed more longer than the operators can Something for the Boys. • Then throsigh fear— easily, controlled through I euUy, tear— hold out. lear ^ of ill., giijvsmiwi. V ' the T-- r- treincn-' IIW Ui not l»VV working »*wa»aai» and fear of .. In.addition la addition 1.0 to treinenB™U», .KI, ..O dou.s ahj^ ment guarantees and assures doii.x revenue revenue derived derived frombeing from ^ng " unable unable to to pay pay Uie the a^ oj-ganizcci thieverv thievery and fromyjfi^ from ^rSi sMocka, ^organized sJiy^ocka, working working's*? eloaely each arid every seaman that he the loading racket, the crim-l^lh crim-l with the mob, often are able to ^,11 have a place to sleep and fonse the men to take loaM^ loana beloans jay that his ship is . inal gangs which rule the force sauae they can help or hinder mal gangs unicri ^ "P- And, Brothers, that js water front find easy P'ok-j, g^^ttlng >( Ibem In getting >oba. water front find- cas> P'ck- them In getting gating >obc one swell consolation,-es'pecially .. various _ other olher ing.s ; fr frrim .m various -jng.s mi C/eon »•'»" Utarara GItan , for Brothers who niay be thousrackets:: (iupiicate dupiic duplicate hiring, or \f200/)00 g^OQjOOO a a Ytar Yaar fTOOfiOO Yaar > ands of miles away from home 1• ^y^roll roll1 pa-idi padding at the ex^ luvlo l^hen and if a strike is called. In the case of Frank Bavlo, In the case of Frank Bavlo, , ,|,g ofr 11. I he^ stevedoring etecloiing convicted eonvlcted of of usury usury In In January, January, \ SiniE OF VICTORY steamship DUtrici Attorney " steamship 1M2, IM2, the Diatrict u,. front br ^.girh uhich charged that the water fnont j j,ave been an active member " lines ; kiak.ia.KB, "• racketeers making |2<M,0M 1300,(MO ^ " 1200,000 rtcketeem were ^Vlng ^ New Orleans, B year from the shyloeking flhylockiDg racket racket ^ i;iong¥hoi-cnien are compelled , alone. Savlo was a boss checker and 1 have seeiv some tough i to p.n.v for their jobs: usury and strong arm man ^'TtbfSl^ for the Inter- times here on the picket lutes, shyloeking; simple pay- ,^tlonaI national Lngshcremen's Longshoremen's AssoclAssocl- but I always knew that oiir Na^ solicited as "voluntary atlon. the powerful A. F. of L. gotiating Committee would come • ,,. gambling union which controls <=°"trols water front through with bannenl flying "f cm i contnhutions gam b 1 n g labor. He was lending money to the longshoremen and chargcharg- proudly, hading another SIU vic­ , policy, smuggling and anv to tne lon^or^en and ing them 10 cents a week on the tory. i I other illegal that ^^,h»t°Lvto , enterprise , O4U I doUar. that Savlo dollar. It was shown Savto They have never lost out in a ucomes ip hand. Since to have tlcomes:J.p biDce thCj inej was able ,ble to interest dua due ^ve the the Interest . yet—and. Broth. Cggng control of tire piers is him deducted from the longshore. :is ,t,„ h.,aiiir.n oi nf the t'oanir ..o.u - V" 4.."- K.-- -longshore i-gaiig U, received It. ers, that t-for« they thev received IL IS the traoit^n traditmn of xne the , . , "u f.Ue . men's pay before It ' absolute, the gangs take a the co-opcratlon,of coKipcratlon.of pat pay SlU: So let's aU put our shoul' cut on everything. It all adds cleriu. On the occasion of a pre-1 Uers to the wheel and go down To' th« Editor: • think this would only be fair to un to something for the boys tdoua arr«L when Savlo WM the line and vote "Ves" "Yes" for a |10 »10 • to someuiiiig . . lu. V • charged with WIWII fluaoMLUL, assaulL .rxAocpat Joseph P. A. Gen„ai gund Asseasment. Let's Let's • We,-the unsigned'members the majbfity of our members up General Fund Asseasment. ((—big —biff mnne.v, money, big bufliness. Ryan, president of the I. L. A., big buamess. . and keen ' . of'the SS South SUr, do hereby ^Vpr^Kv" relate an cx'- ij Take the matter of duplicate appeared as a character witnesa insure bur security and keep the SlU banner flying high at stfongly oppose this new amendWe do hereby relate an ex I hiring.' It Is worked with the ' „n-iUon of the all times, hailing our leadership. •• -^Pnt to^ tS^- transppidation rider amend- .hiring.' w, h me Lnt^.^^ rider i ample -P'e of what this new ^^ in-oiir-nreceni riffreement which! ment would mean: Take a man ( know led pr and co-operation of hiring boss leads to graft and Smooth sailing! •_ in our pre ' ^ujt! who has been on the .beach for the hii hand-picked racketeering was the subject of h;i ing .stevedores, hand-picked! ^ Victor MioniDa y clerks., ^Is^ent this eonunent ln^^ In a United SUtea ' so He ^akes . by the mobs, and,the pay clerks,. It is common practice on the wa-PjSJfjn^t »' . the ^pjiregardless of.the '-gth ^hip ^go.ng^ m ^^^rop^ ^po. U is I "Every pay day, as regulat^ " .„n f.-nni tnr loneshoremen ^olocltMaarit^lL^flald^the - Inforanantr — IHarSnrsQc.al securman have-moir-than one soc.ai secur'. .. . . . "they'd come around for volun- ; This, amendment eounteract^|thii-ty _tm fortj^ay^^ The- man . , ^ tary contributions, Theyld pass a our-hai-d- won gains {or-transpor- ,'!! probably in debt /"l ha f ^ cigar box around and the icoUeotatibn-;-mJney we- gained gained ^is his payoff tatibn-•mo-ney which; which - wepaypn - before neiore he ne ss a a .t ,. 3.. iSrX ef trhirn to d • de ;^o Ions were made b? ^ )in 1946.' and:'therehy^, makes-„it an-i^s be<^^ ( i^^^jmplo^es^^ easily ^o^ be and who shall aleward. EyerV m^ w«i^. ^iTtTiBliVMmpoSSible ttrobtawvai^ert^m--^tJothem-m:ansjmrjauiuii^,_i34fl,ajaui.-aui^ugaiflLS_^.^^-^ !»- left behind.—He—is—seldom peeled-to-kiek-in a doliar. -They catifan"'Dav in3 ' maKel ""our zone? and has to accept tians-j 1 bop\ can P't 'hm. 'hampered In his choice, especially j gave all kind^ of excuses. They ni.'..^m"n'ur agreement" portation and pile off the ship in , ^oci.-,l s-cuiity card 'be g , to the more casual meh.t wore collecting a fund for one of vaca ion, clause m our ^ tj..th,s new amend- -^noi'man then 8^ ;'> » 'HC can caU them today and' ig-, the boys in trouble, to buy ftowabsetiuldX^vSc^, . ; iC^ ,1 non caid with stiamsmp an tomorrow. It would ers for a sick member, or, to pay .Wejth'cicfore Lccommend that ment. slr vcdormg companies. Then a st^-ange if such a con - off the cops.' They'd tell us any•no i-adicar changes-be-made, in: OTHER OPINIONS? , '-ne ^hapc-im, the antiqumed hands ^ thing;; It didn't matter what /the .rampoVtati.m i ideV,,.m manJasjoihingJojlo^ji oT.N^wltk wm 'of a single ^ of .Nrxv -york.Tbefhlrmg'boss 'b''b'""8 bos^w^H ^hd not re- i'pier every pay, day." ' 1^1^^; S5_ward to_buJj;oinR^.Bh\ .b.ai^ abuse t "And if a man refused?", • wilhout a ballot vote being taken• Into debl >galn, Thijiefore, wc; f viia gang represented in sur- m mis powLi, . . ^ Tile infonrtlnt smiled. , up and' down, the A&G coast• wmuld like Tp^ know how othci nhis r.-wd"- He collrcls the cards • This being true, it is obviously! ..jje might refuse once, and over period of 60 days. We• mcmbci-s feel in r'egard.s lir this aiid 'givr.s them to the pay clerk important for in.- gangs in con-s maybe nothing would-happen to ' v ainendmcnt. Wc heirby i'e'com.I'd "-avs -Put these cards I trol at the piers to designate alli him. But then again something I mend 'other Brothoi members to 'ih'iough" The rlcrk does so. and the key men in jobs-;the hiringjmlght He might find he couldn't I I i-laiifv then- fei.ling.s by writing "h Ug co^cts^ j to the SEAFARERS LOG. fwU^se^ - -" Ijto LOG ' We 1 m. rte"—And the dj'ony of- it ,re.imn^d tbat td, names s^^ ttSSj bvFow • be -priHted-m thn i-yu, LUu, I ^ —... . l.stRnres oy rop.pw^r-^ moo .. ,1 To Ihe Editor: - " iI bvrow pj - m tnn ,iJ" imd "fhoi a cV-py of of Un^ Uiis lellfr be J Kickback Prove$ with ionp criminal rpcbrds.'' • ' T.,.. }' I am taking, advantage of thiJ-md that :i'ehpy jelter be opportunity, to let the r.nnk and posted iin .-.11 nnti<e bvartK in Common Praclica • lillle PritinSi file file of of the the SIU SIU know know of of the the hosl hosj SIU Halls up and down the AAu. '• T,:.' k.i-kback is common pmr- [About Contribution. Nti'.- -'o . Hei 0 inc wbi kman Sim , Signed: •pitality. courtesy and reduced coait. • ^ pb- p.i;""- ihe hiiing boss for the ; "Voluntary contrilnilions" are^ Edgar G. Bukrman.. Alexaiide;-. rates; being granted to bona-fidi pi.Mirer- of giifing a days work, '.solicited by the mob represenla-f Nelson. Rolif i t H;nu-wlse ' h'e.'afk-.-n-'t get hired: tivcs at many of the piers, -There 1 seamen at Uhe Victoria Hotel! I Janes. James H. 29CClitlCil ll Wnndwaid. Robert M.Goilw.n, Thr- rate oi'rn i,-" high as 10 per i,s lilile prelense about this , Norfolk. Many Brothers as wel! Woodward, Robert M —— — racket; the ranlr and file longas myself Ahave put up hen Charles R. Gilbert, William M., — recognize It for what it There is a good restaurant i Todd. Henry Lanier. John Shu- j cent sonii times even higher. The i.shoremcn _ te J.... /..r .V,„!l i.s, aa- payoff for IhciJ mohslirs gel this money, loo, ;s, payoff on on pay pay day ' ka.s J, E. Bainnger, J. W.' conjunction. Knmofit /if "Ihfi Snv.«l." M curijuiici-iuii. I _ 1 described benefit Of Ihe ooys These people have donated fin i Mason. Ismael Galarc.s. F Danan.j, : the kickbnck has1 been .r ,-„,.rai According to one Informant, anlr ^,,,0 worked there, thmkanclally to the Seafarers caust John V, Rqoney, C O. Mrcguy.; as be.ng as regular as the .social oh several occasloris. and It-be I R. O, Carter. C, Wi Palmer, Jiii K, securily lax. Hft-o again the I racket Is particularly prevalent! hooves us to patronize them, j D, Brown', Rowland R, Williams, "meii.od 'of hiring is blamed-*the |at ihe piers above'I2d street,-now^ I advise alL SIU men to conj- John Ulas. PeP-i M. Dc.sposiln, 'shape up in which the longshore- comrolled by the Micky Rn^^ers I ^ , J , gang. These pn r.s are under the tact Agent Bon Reese upon aiji Harry Poi-ter. Valentine Bene- ijmen gainer on the piers daily fur/ag-tion of Local 824 of the'' rival in Norfolk about this Hotel part. Marion J Akins. James J- I land wait to be chosen or rejected jj L. A, It is considered one ofP lor he assisted in getting these Boland, L/mis A Komeio, Aiza II for work bv the hiring bo.ss. The !ihe richest of the union 1oc.ab,| for conditions and is familiar wim Smith, Edwin R, Fitzgeiaid. John ' sy-slim ea.-^.lv invites graft and ,covering the Cunard^ French and • ,-Italian Line pieis. The .fight lor the set-up, I Cohul, Robert G, Hauptfic-ich, c , I control of these pier.s, now tightly Frank S. MHchell, Sr. I George Santo, , , , 4. /./°'" . / • ' mainta,j,n'-d by Boweis and his . llwuLenants, has result(-d in at 'asp eight murdeKS -"dm .ng the I (Ed, Nolo: FoUowing .«re Iwo lelleri on lh« new Iranifi porJBfion rule adopted by the memberihip at meetingi in all II ports. The rule was proposed and adopted lor the purpose H ol proTiding a gre'aler lurnoTgr ol men on the beach and ^so • to encourage companies to put more ships in sereiee and thus • provide more jobs. The rule U that men returning Irom a H lorej^n trip who are due triniportation money must accept H the money and pile oti the ship.) |BTO the Editor: Now. after HX weck-^. I'nv back 2r We have just paid off in New oh the. beaeh tiyinji to K<-l. anW York after a ,six weeks trip to .jlkei-. ship, and - stalling my iB Hamourg-from New-Orleans, and..creditors, , B I Wish to repoi t a yery .gohd .^LONC-GAftEEH ; a trip with a, clean pay-ofT. , I can show discharged that • Since this letter is in a more cover my entire career as a.sea• or less critical vein, I hardly ex-1 man since 1939 They show that • pect.-to see, it in'.the LOG, yet I have 75 percent sea time dur•-being a member of-this demo- ing this period. I_harv_rjr£on• cratic organization I feel that I -tibijilies Jnd jnust wo^ U • have a perfect right to voice my ismiplOannoUrye omthejH^ ' td.. /vrsinirtn it; thpt nersohal oniflion' per.sonal1 opinion is that (Ed. Jrotei'-The LOG is the there should be a provusion made voice "of-the:Union, arVd as such that a man can stay on the veswelcomes, ctilical opinion from" stl at least 90 days since one of the -membership. All wsuch the cardinal principles of unionletters are printed.) ,» ism is job security. . Durine'this trio the new con- -I believe that this idea should traot vLt -into effect. Prac-. be-kieked:^^ and diseussed tieally ,-The.•-whole deck crew I talked to at least 50 members wanted to inakc' another trip', yesterday, and not1 ., one , was lat this prosince this ohb was of such" short aware of .the fact that duration and-all had been on the vision was now a ^nion .rule. . beach for several weeks, before ^ejiad the best Night Cook getting.the ship. Thus We only and Baker on. this trip that 1 stood to-pay off with "peanuts:" have ever had the pleasure of Pe"rs6naUy I was in'debt._andi sailing with. We had hot rinonr.mVre; trip-would-ha^ got: namon rolls or coffee ten me but of the red. On my morning^for breaKfasl, hot roUs previous trip, we were 00 articles for lunch, andAot French b only 28 days-when the ship went for dinner every day. his cakes into the boneyard. Follflwing and.,pastries - were not only very tL " I was on the beach six good, but plentiful. Thanks - a W^e^slierqre gettint^lJt^^^^ lot. Eddie Rohde, you were qti^for-'Bosun. iqlw are not so really on the ball. uwnumerous as one might'think. William L. Kuichke T D«ck Mftb Reap a Harvest I B Fickofs From Many Forms of Rackets. IN ADDfDON TO THIEVERY Pay-roll Paddini, Kicbacb, Usury, ' CoDtriatiooi' aad A'; . fiambling LacrariTe. sruuvrsrihr?,r .I /"p. r- yj citE^ri'AKES SIMILAR VIEW rcf.a!rv',;^;d««e 'SAYS NORFOLK HOTEL OFFERS GOOD DEAL Ciri^$&iVice s&Mefd! ' STAY OA/ yOOR SN/PS — srooss UN/ON ,/F ASNSP f.p' HL N, THI.'B.SDAT, NOV13IHEB 19, IMA Crime onjihe Water Fyon* r,rn™;,7'St).«•' I"!'!™ I'd- IMS Sm. "And if, man refused?-, , 1 AlOTlCETHE TyPICAU k e>LACKG5MRO«, ifiG-STVhiT *1 dP PUTTING- A wGiermi OAIDERA •" m/S>L\hlB TTJCMTTfE SUA/ — VdHICH HAD A/OTHlh/C?- TCCO I UHTHTH? SlU 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 December 17, 1948 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. X, No. 51 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS ASKD WAGE INCRREASES FROM OPERATORS SIU FIGHTS MOVE TO SCUTTLE FLEET ESSO STOOGE UNION WOULDNT AID MILITANT SEAMAN SCARED CS USES SMEAR TACTICS NMU ALIENS GET BUN FRON OFFICALS CALLS FROM WEST COAST BIG HELP IN LIGHTENING NEW YORK LOAD PORT SAVANNAH HAS FAIR WEEK,ALL CONSIDERED BALTIMORE OFFERS PRE-HOLIDAY JOB VARIETY NEW RUN LITTLE HELP TO MOBILE GALVESTON SHIPPING HOLDS TIGHT PLENTY OF SHIPS HIT PORT TAMAPA MOSTLY PANAMANIAN AND HONDURA STRIKE SETTLED, FRISCO HOLLERS FOR RATED MEN ROUND-UP OF MARITIME HAPPENINGS WATERMAN SHIP ROUGHED UP IN TOW;CREW AIDS KIN OF DROWNED TUGMAN ROBIN HOOD'D SOFTBALLERS MAUL MOMBASA CHAMPS,27-9 SIU TELEFRAM TO WILLIAM GREEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12//17/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/227fe078558a00dff258be842ea3dccf.PDF 1b1da0708e0e8e14fd24946aa8914af0 PDF Text Text CCA Threatens 50% Rule Paul G. Hoffman, chief of the Economic Cooperation Adminis­ tration, has threatened to scuttle a large portion of the U.S. mer­ chant marine by diverting Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo shipments to foreign vessels, unless Amer­ ican operators meet "competitive rates" by Jan. 1. ^ In a letter to Senator Styles Bridges, chairman of the Con­ gressional "watchdog" committee, Hoffman said lie would ignore the Congressional mandate that ~§i5^ percent of MafsnairT'lan sup­ plies should be shipped in Amer­ ican bottoms, if his terms aren't met by the shipowners. Hoffman gave as a reason for^ his ultimatum a differential in the rates, particularly on coal shipments, charged by U.S. ship­ pers as compared with foreign shippers. Shipping On West Coast Is Resumed Official Organ, AfUmtie & Golf DUtrUt, Seafarers IntemaUonal Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORKj N. Y„ FRIDAY. DECEMBER W. 1948 No. 50 AFL MARITIME WORKERS HAIL BRITISH CREW MONOPOLY DRIVE The reason for this differential was exposed recently by Grenville Mellen of the Maritime Commission as a manueuver on the part of foreign operators to drive American ships from the trade. On his return from a survey of Marshall Plan countries, Mel­ len revealed that foreign ship operators have deliberately de­ pressed their rates to show ECA officials and Congress that Amer­ ican rates are high and that the SO-50 provision should be aban­ doned. The Commissioner said that once American ships were fprced out, foreign carriers would en­ joy .a virtual monopoly and would soon raise their rates as high or higher than, present American charges. , He'offered as evidence of the deliberate rate depression the $6;85 per ton offered by foreign ships in the coal trade to FrancQ. They could not have possibly made a profit at these rates, the Commissioner charged, since not . less than $9 a ton would bring an'adequate return. Members of unions affiliated with AFL Maritime Trades Department exchange greetings with Queen Elizabeth seamen after dockside demonstration in appreciation of latter's refusal to sail the vessel out of Southampton last month during strike of International Longshoremen's Association. Rousing welcome was staged for the Liz's crew when the giant liner arrived at her New York pier last Monday night. MTD Welcomes Queen Liz Crew NEW YORK—A 200-man dele­ gation, representing the unions affiliated with the AFL Maritime Trades Department gave a rous­ ing welcome to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth when the British liner docked here late Monday night. The dockside demonstration was staged by the New York Port Council of the MTD in ap­ preciation of the action taken by the British seamen during the re­ cent strike of the AFL Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Associa­ tion. With New York and other East Coast ports completely tied up by ILA strike, the Cunard White SIU FOUGHT Star Line succeeded in diverting The provision that 50 percent a number of its vessels to the ,of all relief goods to Europe are Canadian port of Halifax. to be shipped in American ves­ TAKE ACTION sels was inserted in the Foreign The attempt to send , the Queen Assistance Act of 1948 after it Elizabeth there failed, "however, was vigorously fought for by when the crew of.the giant pas­ several organizations, including senger ship, on board in South­ the Seafarers International ampton, voted to recognize the Union. American longshoremen's beef The Seafarers pointed out to Congress that failure to enact the and refused to sail until the 50-50 provision would seriously strike was settled. As the Elizabeth was being impair the strength of the Amer­ moored the MTD delegation held ican merchant marine and would create widespread imemployment liigh scores of placards express­ among this nation's maritime ing thanks for the assistance from aciross the ocean. workers. Obviously greatly pleased with In his criticism of Hoffman's the cordial welcome, the Eliza­ threatened blow at U. S. ship­ beth crew selected a delegation ping, Commissioner Mellen said of its own to go ashore and that the American merchant fleet thank the American waterfront must have continued guarantee unions for the stirring. display. that it will get its share of MarAfter greetings were . ex­ shalT Plan shipping "or we will changed, Steve Cardullo,' A&G again become a second-rate mari­ SIU Headquarters Representa­ time power..." tive, thanked the British crew­ U. S. shipping, he said, has al­ men in behalf of the ILA and ready suffered considerably in other MTD unions. the past 15 months due to a lack "Your action gained the admir­ of business. ation of unioii members through­ out the United States and the world," he told them. "We also pledge our full sup­ port to you in the future, should you take action to improve your wages and working conditions," he said. The morning following the de­ monstration, a group of men from the British liner, headed by Bonnie Regan, of the Elizabeth's Stewards Departments, visited Atlantic and Gulf District Head­ quarters, 51 Beaver Street. The {Jlizabeth seamen, all uiembers of the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain, were taken on a tour of the building. They showed keen interest in the organization's facilities and in the rotary shipping procedure. Before leaving for their ship, several of the men took copies of the SHEARERS LOG, which they said they intended to dis­ tribute to their shipmates. Participating in the previous night's welcoming of the Eliza­ beth crew were, in addition to the ILA, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU, The Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Radio Officers Union, the United Ma­ rine Division of the ILA, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association, the Purser's union. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping activity up and down West Coast ports was rapidly approaching normal as the settlement of the 97-day strike sent seamen and longshoremen back to work. An estimated 30,000 men were getting back on their jobs in all Pacific ports, all of which had been struck except Tacoma, Washington. Strikers returning to work in­ cluded the CIO longshoremen. Marine Cooks and Stewards, Rado Operators and the independ­ ent Marine Firemen. Their strike ended last Friday but a threat­ ened jurisdictional dispute be­ tween the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the CIO Longshore­ men delayed resumption of work. The jurisdictional clash cen­ tered about stevedoring work which the AFL seamen had been handling on coastal steam­ ers and which appeared to be threatened by the new contract between th^ longshoremen and the Pacific American Steamship Association, employer represen­ tatives. However, the SUP subsequent­ ly received a written guarantee from an official of the employ­ ers' group stating that the SUP members would continue to get the stevedoring work in ques­ tion and that the new employerCIO contract had not injured their rights. Under the formula which re­ sulted in the strike settlement, the terms of the contracts with the CIO union have been guar­ anteed by the national office of the CIO, and by the Employers Council. Both parent organiza­ tions have agreed to withhold support in the event of contract violations. The West Coast strike began on September 3 when an 80-day federal injunction expired. Throughout the strike period the operators took the stand of refus­ ing to bargain with unions which had not signed non-communist affidavits. This dodge was aimed at Bridges' longshoremen and the Marine Cooks and Stewards. The shipowners, however, re­ versed their stand when the presidential election upset scut­ tled their hopes of breaking the West Coast unions after the first of the year. Part of the welooming committee as they lined the docks vrith messages of thanks to the Cunard ship's crew. Placards also proclaimed MTD's promise of support should British need it in any future beefs for wages and working conditions. �Page Two THE SEAEA R ER S LO G T^^j.hS^^vobn 10, 1940 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NOMH 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 International Cooperation The cause of international waterfront- solidarity got a heartening boost last Moriday night, when the seven unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor's Maritime Trades Department gave a rousing welcome ! to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth on the vessel's arrival in New York. The AFL maritime workers were out oh the docks r to show the British lads that their refusal to sail the giant passenger ship out of Southampton during the International Longshoremen's Association strike, last month, deserved a show of thanks. By their action the Elizabeth seamen stymied attempts cf the Cunard line to divert its prize ship to Halifax and thus avert the effect of the East Coast longshore strike. What makes the Elizabeth crew's action particularly impressive is the fact that, although maritime workers of various countries have previously given pledges of support to striking unions of other nations, the British seamen took an active and effective stand. They took a militant stand—a stan,d which the SIU, whose history is studded with a record of militancy, was one of the first to recognize as a display of sound water­ front trade unionism. The Liz crewmen's action, acknowledged the other night by the MTD, bodes well for the future of seamen everywhere. Hospital Patients Knifing American Shipping A full scale fight is now being waged in Washington Over the announcement by Paul Hoffman, EGA Admin­ istrator, that the 50-50 division of EGA cargoes between U.S. and foreign ships will end this month unless Ameri­ can shippers reduce their rates to the level of foreign These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, operators' charges. as repbiriea by the Pert Agents. These Brothers find time hanging The battle, once thought won when Congress, in heavily on their hands. Do What you can to cheer them up by setting up the plan, overrode the wishes -of the State writing to them. Department to bypass American shipping. in favor of SAVANNAH MABlNE HOSP. A. THIBODAUX foreign operators, has flared up again as a result of J. HARRIS MURRAY A. PLYLEE J. WATLER Hoffman's ultimatum of lower your standards or get out. A. C. McALPIN N. ROMANO Shipping operators, maritime unions and the Mari­ PHILIP SARKUS J. B. MARTIN A. ROBICHAUD time Commission, thunderstruck by Hoffman's arbitrary A. BAUM » » threat, which clearly violates the intent of Congress, are BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL S. LeBLANC E. LOOPER shaping up their defense for the battle which may decide NORMAN J. MOORE L. MIXON VIC MILAZZO the future of the American Merchant Marine. J. BRANDdN JOHN J. GEAGAN Hoffman, in effect, has asked that American stand­ JOSEPH E. GALLANT X s i' ards of wages, working conditions and safety regulations STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL be abandoned. The SIU, along with the others, refuses NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. A. CASTILLO J. C. BLAKE to bow to the whim of this ex-auto magnate. If nothing J. N. HULL W. HUNT else, elementary economics should show Hoffman how S. C. FOREMAN A. N. LIPARI R. F. WENDT .wrong he is. As long as international trade has been in R. MALDONADO J. McNEELY existence differences have existed in rates, wages and J. ASHURST J. TUTWILER standards. A. NORMAN J. DENNIS J. GULLSTEIN P. L. SAHUQUE As long as conditions are not the same the world D. O'ROURKE C. VINCENT over, steps must be taken to protect the American stand­ H. R. KREUTZ N. S. LARSSON ard of living. We hope other countries will eventually 0. R. ROTZ C. nSHER N raise theirs to our level; we refuse, however, to lower G. O'ROURKE T, VELEZ J. N. WOOD ours. O. HOWELL M. J. litJCAS V. P. SALLING3 Elementary economics it is, but when a businessman E. C. EATON H. C. MURPHY goes shopping for cheaper men and ships he doesn't con­ A. WARD N. H. •LUlfDQtJiST sider the long range consequences of unemployment, ship J. L. GREENE » BAtTlMORE MARINE HOSP. lay-ups and heavy relief rolls—all eventual government J. MAHONEY Tl. FREY burdens. He sees only a way to do something as cheaply W. L. RICE R. N. KELLY ^ C. GASKiNS as possible. He's bargain hunting at the expense of G. GASE P. PEREZ thousands of American seamen. J. FlT^SIMMd^S G. MALdNEY Men Now h The Merme Hospitak •J,;:'--,-: 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.) M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R. PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS X i X GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS If'•L. McKRANE ![ ' C. ATHERIVE T S. ZEIRLER :i. ' ^ ^ MOBILE MARINE HOSP. 4 R. C. DAVIDSON W. W. RICHARDSON , ^ W. R. ROSS 4-t C. E. GLOVER D. MCDOWELL • • • .'T J. -JOHNSON C. HAFNER �Friday, Pacdiaber 111 tM8 THE SEAFARERS LOG AFL TRANSIT WORKERS TBANK SEAFARERS FOR AW ATFIUATKO WITH& AMKMICAM PSOKPATIOM OF CA»0I9> MBW YORK FTATC rcOKRATlON OF LAROO. CKNTRAU TRAOKR AMD LAOOR COUNCIL OF ORBATCR NEW YORK AND VfCfNITV FmtMfcr: DBIINARO O. f^ROfHY ••DRDTAnY-TABAAONM* OUtTAV 4* MORNDMCCR AM MUN»C I 268 WEST Page Three New Ruling Leaves Permit Te Ship Out Up To Local Boards A special bulletin issued by the National Headquarters of Selective Service on November 12, makes the following clarifica­ tions affecting merchant seamen: ROOM IBM 26,1948. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 10 Mr.Paul Hall, Seo'y.Treas* Seafarers International Union of North America. 61 BAarer Street, Hew Xbrk City 4, ISSUED: NOVEMBER 12, 1948 ' , ' f • Bear Sir and Brother:I hare, for soma time, wanted to eaprees, through you, the thanlcs of our local union to your organlxatloA for the aesletanoe rendered ua. four organization has been ^raotorlzed se the "Brotherhood of the Sea". However^ a more aoourato statenent night be "Brotherhood". I night alB» add that we are grateful, not only for what aid you hawO' given us, but for the fraternal and oooperative attitude displayed by members of your union, particularly youreelf. Willi wameet regards, I remain. Fraternally yours. President, oetu:163. The above leiler from. Bernard Brophy.. President of Local 380. expresses the AFL Transit Workers' appreciation of SIU support during a recent organizing drive. SUBJECT: PERMIT TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES—REGIS­ TRANTS WHOSE REGULAR OCCUPATIONS REOUIRE DEPARTURE FROM UNITED STATES. 1. Consideration To Be Given to Registrant's Normal Occupa­ tion.—Xa) In the exercise of its authority to issue a Permit of the Local. Board for Registrant to Depart from the United States (SS Form No. 300), the local board may consider the effect of a denial of such permit upon the registrant's ability to continue his normal gainful occupation during the period of an appeal, recon­ sideration, or pending his entry into the armed forces. (b) Whenever a registrant has been regularly and continuously engaged in an occupation, the nature of which normally has re­ quired him to depart from the United States, the request for a permit to leave the United States specifically for the purpose of engaging in his customary business or occupation should receive favorable consideration. 2. Advice to the Registrant.—Each registrant to whom a permit is issued in consideration of the conditions peculiar to his occupation should be informed of the board's purpose in issuing the permit, and should be advised to file with the board whatever evidence he or his employer desires the board to consider in finally determining his classification. LEWIS B. HERSHEY, Director. Marine Hespitals And The Merchant Seaman By JOSEPH VOLPIAN In this and recent issues of the LOG pictures have appeared il­ lustrating some of the work the government doctors are doing in the U.S. Maritime Hospital, which are operated by the Hos­ pital Division of the U.S. Public Health Service. It is therefore appropriate at this time to say a few words about tlie legal con­ ditions under which a seaman is eligible for medical treatment. The Marine Hospital system was established by act of Con­ gress one hundred and fifty years ago last July for the re­ lief of sick and disabled seamen. However, since the govern­ ment cannot be expected to pick up the medical tab for everybody who ever made a run down the river and back, the administra­ tors of the hospitals have had to devise rules for admission. These rules are fairly liberal^ and the SIU is pressing constantly to have them improved still further. PANAMANIAN EVEN ijj •t. • Eligible for medical treatment at a U.S. Marine Hospital are seamen employed aboard vessels registered, enrolled or licensed under U.S. maritime laws, except canal boats in the coastal trade. The government, playing safe,, adds that to be eligible a man must be primarily engaged in the care, preservation or navigation ®f a ship, or working aboard in ttie service of those engaged in Hie care, preservation or naviga­ tion. In addition, the hospitals treat seamen employed on govern­ ment-operated ships except those of. the Army apd Navy, whose sick and injured personnel go to military institutions. Also elig­ ible for the Marine Hospitals are seamen f-rom foreign flag ships owned or operated by U.S. citi­ zens, which must be a boon to a lot of guys sailing under the col­ ors of Honduras and Panama. The Marine Hospitals- and re­ lief stations provide medical, surgical and dental care along with hospitalization. Artificial limbs and eyes, special shoes and other orthopedic and dental ap­ pliances are supplied, when nec­ essary, but the government does not supply eye glasses. (Seafar­ ers requiring eye glasses are ad­ vised to look into the Union Op­ tical Plan in New York.) In cer­ tain emergencies, the govern­ ment pays for private medical treatment. To obtain treatment, a seaman must have a minimum of 60 days aboard a ship, and must apply for the service within 90 days af­ ter leaving a ship. The 60 days of sailing can be broken into shorter periods, however, if no more than 60 days elapse be­ tween any twp periods. A man proves the 60 days with a certi­ ficate from the ship's master. The 90-day eligibility period can be extended if a man has not changed his occupation, and has been prevented from shipping because of poor economic condi­ tions in the industry. The SIU is pressing for a greater exten­ sion of this period. If a man is- injured or taken sick aboard a ship, the Marine Hospitals waive the 60-day sail­ ing requirement. But in a foreign port responsibility falls to the company. PRO AND CON For the past three years, the LOG. has. been running articles and letters by the membership pro and con the Marine Hospi­ tals. In general the pros have far outweighed the cons, especi­ ally in the past year. These expressions of member­ ship opinion have formed the Basis for Union action on the hospitals, which is the democrat­ ic, SIU way of doing things. Despite the fact that most re­ ports on the hospitals have been favorable, there are occasio.nal abuses. The SIU has straightened out more than one doctor overimpressed by , his own import­ ance. The authorities in Wash­ ington always respond speedily to SIU complaints. There is no such thing as per­ fection, and-the staffs of Marine Hospitals are subject to normal human frailities. Nevertheless, they are doing an excellent job by and large. Meanwhile, the SIU will continue to bring pres­ sure foi- even greater improve­ ments. This means that all Seafarers within the draft age are to keep in touch with their draft boards as much as possible, notify them of the nature of their occupation and also of the fact that they will be going to sea from time to time. In writing the draft board, give them the nature of your occupation, and ask them that you be allowed a permit as pro­ vided for under this new clari­ fication. It is advised that all draft eligible members do this before shipping out. Evidence of good faith on the part of the draft registrant will go a long way towards helping him clear, up any problem he may have with his local draft board. The necessity of keeping the draft board posted at all times as to jmur whereabouts, your status as applies to shipping, the ship you are aboard and its des­ tination is important. Compli­ ance with this is, of course^ strictly up to the individual, but it is to his advantage to meet the board's requirements. Round-Up Of Maritime Happenings December 14 when the Purdue Victory sails from Vancouver, Washington. Other ships to fol­ low are the Maiden Victory and the Loyola Victory. 4- 4* 4The former Matson Line ship, Matsonia, now operating under the house flag of the Home Line, partly owned by the Panamanian Lines, will, enter passenger ser­ vice (shortly) between Genoa, Italy and the east coast of South if i The American-Hawaiian Line America. will transfer its operations from, 4. 4. if For Sale: The 2,500 ton yacht the Pacific Coast to New York on January 1. West Coast opera­ Grille, which the people of Ger­ tions will be handled through many j)resented to Adolph Hitler, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has been offered for sale for $1,Williams, Diamond 8t Company 600,000. The . greatest passenger . Waterman's Arrow Line will vessel built since the war, the resume intercoakal service on Cunard White Stai-'s 34,000 ton The Japanese Foreign Trade Council has requested the United States to bareboat charter 129 Liberty ships to Japan. The pro­ posal states that the Japanese would carry eighty percent of the cargoes originating in tho Asiatic area and fifty percent of those originating elsewhere. They claim the United States would save $147 million annual­ ly by this arrangement. Caronia, begins her shakedown cruise this week. Compass and anchor tests will take six days, following which she will begin speed trials on the Clyde. 4' 4' 4' A petition for a fifteen per­ cent wage increase has been pre­ sented its operators by the Na­ tional Maritime Union. If no agreement is reached with the operators in fifteen days, the dis­ pute will go to arbitrators. Also seeking a wage increase are the tugboat men -of New York. They are asking a thirty percent in­ crease and an increase in food al­ lowance from $1,25 a day to $1.76. foreign ship.s be barred from Ai-gentine waters unless Argentine vessels receive treatment equal, to that of other ships in the countries concerned. if if if Described as "floating flop­ houses" and "dump ships" while serving as emergency-class post­ war passenger ships, the C-4S: have come to be viewed in a.; more favorable light by ship op­ erators. Forty-four of the C-4 type ships were built during th& war. At present twelve are undec charter to private companies—. six to the American President Lines and three each to Ameri­ can-Hawaiian and the Seas Ship­ ping Company (Robin Line). if if if Robin has the vessels in service The Provincial Finance Minis­ (Continued on ?age 11) try. of Argentina has asked that �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG TMaj, December 10, 1848 Port Boston Needs Pumpmen For Tanker Jobs Shipping Rise Is Reported By Port Savannah By E.M. BRYANT By ERNEST B. TILLEY SAVANNAH—Shipping in this port picked up a little this week but the beach is stiU loaded down with book and permitmen. The 88 Cape Nome paid off Tuesday in Charleston and we sent 20 replacements aboard. When the 88 The Cabins came in here in transit, we had a call for six replacements. Adding these to the six men we sent to the Madaket, which paid off and headed for the gulf, we had a total of 32 men shipped for the week. For next week, we have two ships scheduled thus far, and maybe we'll get a few jobs on them. They'll certainly come in handy. In fact, the next couple of weeks look pretty good from this point. However, I think we should warn anyone planning on jump­ ing down here that it's a waste of time and good suds money, as we have more than enough men to handle the jobs, if and when anyone piles off. In the local Marine Hospital are the following members of the SIU: Murray A. Plylee, A. C. McAlpin, Philip Sarkus and A. Robichaud. Among the chief topics of con­ versation among the Seafarers on- the beach at present is the nile on transportation. We have been advising the men who have ideas on the subject to send them to the 8EAFARER8 LOG for publication, so that all hands can read their viewpoints. The oldtimers in port include Brothers J. E. Godsey, Ray Kit­ chens, R. Roddick, W. Stall, J. Rosa, J. W. Gordon, W. J. Brant­ ley, T. C. Musgrove. BOSTON—Shipping is good— damned good, in fact—for men who want to ride tankers. This favorable situation should en­ courage job-seekers, particularly Pumpmen and Electricians to head for this New England port. In the past ten days a number of tfinkers paid off and signed on in the area covered by this A&G Branch. Among these were the SS Stony Creek, American Tramp Shipping and Development Com­ pany; SS Evistar, Inter-continental Steamship Company; SS Trinity, John M. Carras, Incor­ porated; SS Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum Shipping Com­ pany, and the SS Nathaniel B. Palmer,' Palmer Shipping Cornpany. These tankers, and others that are expected to arrive shortly, are keeping the Port of Boston alive. At the present moment there is a sharp need for men to fill the jobs. Shipping in Philly Settles After Spurt By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER pico. While she was there a ' from a personal and selfish view­ couple of bookmembers in the PHILADELPHIA — The end crew performed in a way that point, I think the. membership of the International Longshoi-e- was a disgrace to the ship, her will realize that the ciu-rent rule is the only fair and wise pro­ men's strike stepped up shipping crew, and in the minds of some, cedure on transportation, since it activity here for a few days, but the Union. after all the strike-bound ships These birds got gassed up, took is intended to protect the inter­ crewed up and left, things be­ a few pokes at some of their ests of the general membership. A great deal of favorable com­ came very quiet. shipmates and broke up all kinds ment is coming this way on the It has been a case of ^1 de­ of ship's gear. And, after telling partures and almost no arrivals. the old man to go to hell, they Thanksgiving dinner put out by Since the resumption of work on threw their gear on the dock and New York Port Coimcil of the the Philly waterfront we have watched the ship sail without AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ ment at SIU Headquarters. had two payoffs. them. In the opinion of most of the The 88 Kyska came in from It is extremely unfortunate the Far East for a fast, clean that a couple'of performers like men, the various labor unions payoff. The only thing that these two think so little of their should get together in a similar threatened to foul up the Kyska Union and their Union Brothers manner more often. The labor front is fairly quiet, payoff was the presence aboard that they will endanger our or­ of a loud-mouthed phony Second ganizing program and the chance with no beefs of any size in Engineer, who considered himself •to put more ships under SIU con­ progress. And while we on local news we'd like to get this something of a bully. tracts. in: We had no trouble pointing out Their irresponsible actions Maybe we didn't have a win­ to the Waterman Steamship Cor­ could very easily jeopardize our poration that this man was a efforts in that direction—that is, ning baseball team, but by god we have a championship foot­ liability on the Kyska. The Skip­ if they were allowed to pass. ball team. Our own Philadel­ per concurred in this and bol­ TO STAND TRIAL phia Eagles have gone and done stered our contention by stating that the man definitely hindered The membership, which, in­ it again. - The pigskin toters the operation of the ship as a cidentally, is vitally interested in copped the National League title. good and happy unit. For his acquiring more jobs for all 'Sea­ Now if the amhzing A's or forthright statements we owe the farers, can rest assured that these Fightin' Phillies wiU come up Kyska's Skipper a vo'te of foul-ups will have to face a with a pennant next year, our Headquaiters trial committee on thanks. Philly sports fans will be hard charges brought against them by to talk to. DOWNING ARRIVES the ship's crew and also by the That's all for now. Be with The other payoff was the W. E. Organizing Department. Downing of the State Fuel These offenders will get a fair you next week. Until then, good Transportation Company. This 'and just trial. But, if the com­ luck, good sailing—and don't fail T-2 - tanker was only recently mittee finds the crew's charges to vote. brought under SIU contract as a are well-establishe,d, the verdict result of the efforts of our Or­ should serve as a warning to ganizing Department., potential foul-ups and performers This ship made a run to Tam- of every variety. Our membership has demon­ strated time and again that it By HARRY MELLING will not stand-for performances (Agent. Toronto and Georgian Bay District. SIU) that are injurious to the general welfare. Since the membership ALGINA TORONTO — Activity in this adopted a program of self-dis­ attempt to beat the contract, cipline, there have- been only area last week included the ar­ have been calling men out at isolated instances of such con­ rival of the SS Collier, which quarter to six, giving them fif­ duct. But we must be on guard tied-up at the Century Coal Dock. We signed on the forward teen minutes for coffee, and then at all times. turning them to. This, the Mates The pictures and stories on the crew. believe, relieves them from various marine hospitals appear­ Visits were made to the SS granting rest periods equal to ing in the SEAFARERS LOG Winnepeg and the SS Fernie, the time worked. They're wrong. make very interesting reading which are to leave shortly for If the Mate calls S gang out and have been the subject of tie-up in Hamilton, Ontario. before six o'clock, regardless of On December 4, Brother considerable discussion around what they do until six o'clock, here. There is no marine hos­ Thomas and myself proceeded to rest periods equal to the time Midland and Port McNichol worked must be granted. That's pital in the Port of Philadelphia. where we boarded the following The men are generally sent by what the contract says, so hold the Public Health Service to ships: SS Lemoyne, SS Donnathem to it. either Baltimore or New York. cona, SS J. A. France and SS My other bit of j.wing is However, in emergencies, sea­ Westrnount. about the Patrolmen. Here in We pointed out., to the crewNew York they sign-on and pay­ men requiring hospitalization are members that it would be to admitted to St. Agnes' Hospital off ships and, whenever possible, their advantage to complete pay­ in this city where the govern­ they visit the ships to straight­ ment, of dues to March 1949 so ment maintains a ward for such en out beefs which arise while they could receive priority in cases. Seldom do we have any­ the ship is in port. obtaining berths for the Spring one there, but when we do we If the beef is a legitimate one outfitting, since we hold power visit them reguarly. We can re­ and can't be handled aboard ship of attorney for replacement of port that the chow and the by the crew, we'll try to get a the crews ^^hen the ships are treatment in this hospital is very Patrolman down. Sometimes, outfitting. however, this isn't always pos­ good. "ibe debate continues hot and These crews were informed sible. heavy on the transportation rule. that freeloaders are definitely In cases where a Patrolman It appears that a number of men out and that December would be can't make the ship to settle the beef, the delegates should get who were opposed to th5 rule at the deadline for the payment of a group together to present the the outset are changing their dues. Obviously, none of the minds and are favoring retention men wants to be classed as a beef at the Hall. freeloader and they are paying There's no reason why a beef of the rule as it' now stands. up. can't be squared away here just FAIR FOR ALL We hope; that all Port Agents as easily as aboard the ship. It I believe that after considering is a little bit of an imposition all angles and studying the ques­ and Patrolmen in the Canadian to make a trip down here. But tion thoroughly, the membership District can similarly impre'ss when a lot of. ships are signing will vote to keep the rule now the crews , in their areas so that we can line up the membership on or paying off.it's one sure in effect. way of getting the beef settled Except for those guys who 100 percent by the time the right away. think of the problem strictly spring season rolls around. New York Gets Temporary Boost By JOE NEW YORK—The end of the West Coast strike and the set­ tlement of the East Coast Long­ shoremen's beef point to good shipping here this week. The resumption of coastwise sailings made for the crewing of several ships out of this port. Rated men especially found the week's activity to their liking. There's no doubt but that this is only a temporary boost and will slacken off shortly, but while it's here we intend to en­ joy it. The week's breakdown for payoffs and sign-ons runs some­ thing like this: Payoffs: Oberlin Victory, Legion Victory, Isth­ mian; Julesburg, Terminal Tank­ ers; Bull Run, Sag Harbor Cor­ poration; Chrysanthy Star, In­ tercontinental. The Bull Run had a good payoff after a three months trip; the Chrysanthy Star was out only fifteen days. Sign-ons: Robin Kettering, Ro­ bin Mowbray, Robin Line; Al­ coa Patriot, Alcoa; Governor .Graves, Waterman; St. Augus­ tine Victory, Isthmian. In addi­ tion to the ships signed on in this port, replacements were sent aboard a good number of vessels here in transit. Other than that brief report on shipping, there is little to pass along this week. A few comments on shipboard prob­ lems and I'll sign off. On some ships Mates, in an Toronto Cloars Deck For The Coining Year NEWCOMERS All of these tankers are rela­ tively newly-contracted compan­ ies and the jobs they bring to the membership represent the fruits of our Organizing Depart­ ment's hard-driving efforts over the past months. It is very important that these ships be crewed with capable SIU crews who know the score. Since they are all newcbmess un-^ der our banner, it is an excellent opportunity for good Union men to break them iq proper SIU style. By doing a first-rate Union job now, we can be sure the cor­ rect pattern will be set. There are, of course, competent crews aboard these ships now and there are men around here who can fill the bill, but there is always room for more good men. As a matter of fact, we had to call New York on two occasions last week to help us fill calls for Pumpmen and Bosuns for some of the tankers mentioned. As this report is being written not a Pumpman or an Electrician is registered in this port. PROSPECTS BRIGHT All in all, the prospects for the next couple of months look bright for the Port of Boston. Two factors are responsible for this favorable picture: 1. The end of the West Coast tieup should bring the ships on the intercoastal run back into Boston on in-transit calls, which means a few jobs here and there. 2. With the approach of winter we expect an increased number of tankers and coal ships to work out of Boston and surrounding ports, from New London, Conn., to Searsport, Maine, all of which' are served by this Branch. So the opportunity is here for. Seafarers who want to ship on. tankers. The Organizing Depart­ ment has done a fine job in bringing a considerable number of tankers under contract. Let's, follow up their work by filling the jobs in true* Seafarers style. By the way, the balloting pe­ riod for the election of A&G of­ ficers for the coming year comes to an end on Dec. 31. If anyone doesn't vote it wilt only-be because he has failed to take the initiative. Those who haven't yet done so should cast their ballots as soon as possible." �Friday^ December lOt MM THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Maritime workers in the Port of New York who were Thanks­ giving Day guests of the AFL Maritime Trades Department were not the only ones to enjoy a gala holiday. In the New Orleans SIU Hall, more than 500 members of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, and the Sailors Union of the Pacific put away a sumptuous turkey dinner that drew praise from the most dis­ criminating gourmets. hicluded in the menu "fit for a king" were the traditional holiday standbys of roast turkey and dressing, baked Virginia ham, roast leg of pork, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, salad, baked yams, peas, golden bantam corn, mashed potatoes, green onions, celery and chilled peaches and coffee. Enough beer was on tap to go around and around and around. Seahrers Aid Monh Of Dimes - Seafarers are responding en­ thusiastically to the "March of Dimes" appeal, sponsored by the National Foundation For Infan­ tile Paralysis, Inc., which was endorsed by the membership. Many Brothers as well as ships' crews are contributing to this worthy cause. Sizable donations were made recently by three SIU ships which have been acknowl­ edged by the foundation in a let­ ter of thanks to the Union. SIU ships frequently take up collections for charities, or desig­ nate proceeds from fines during a trip for hospitals or Union pur­ poses. During the infantile par­ alysis drive many of these will be sent to the Foundation. Thus far, acknowledgment has been received of the following donations: SS Topa Topa $14.65 SS Emilia r... 56.30 SS Francis •' 50.26 SS Kathryn : 26.00 SS Robin Locksley 20.67 SS Governor Grav.es .... 39.01 SS Hilton 59.50 SS Bessemer Victory .. 6.26 SS Raphael Semmes .... 36.43 Even the tapeworms were saiisiied with the Thanksgiving Day feast served up to the festive Seafarers in the New Orleans Hall. Photo above shows a section of the improvised dining hall with one group awaiting service and another seated around table loaded down with choice holiday fare. "All they want." was the order of the day. In photo below are some of the crack galley force who prepared and served the food. For their fine job in preparing the gala meal, nuich credit is due Brothers Henry Gerdes. Bob White. George Curry. Percy Thompson. Franklin M. Cain. Robert Harris, Frank Harris and Henry Herren. The more than 500 SIU and SUP members participating. in the day's festivities, dined in an atmosphere that ranked with the best in the land, as the above pre-meal photo taken in the A&G Hall's im­ provised dining room shows. With the ample fare, pre­ pared by crack A&G galleymen. tucked tightly under their bells all hands relaxed on the third deck of the A&G's sparkling, spacious building for the movies. What made the whole ven­ ture so easy to handle were the modern facilities avail­ able in the A&G's new hall in the Crescent City. All hands' present agreed thai nothing was lacking, and thai Thanks­ giving was a great day for every man in the Hall. Shipping Stiii Siow in Port Mobiie; Union Hail Undergoing Alterations By CAL TANNER MOBILE — The shipping pic­ ture has not altered appreciably in the past week. Things are still pretty slow in this Gulf port. Ac­ tivity was confined to five pay­ offs and an equal number of sign-ons, including two ships on continuous articles. The payoff - ships were the Wild Ranger, Caleb Strong, and Jean Lafitte, Waterman; and the Cav­ alier and Partner, Alcoa. The Wild Ranger, which is on continuous articles, went out again on her Puerto Rican run and the Cavalier, also on con­ tinuous articles, left for her regu­ larly scheduled 17,-day cruise to the West Indies. Other sign-ons included the Waterman vessel Madaket, which will call at Bremen, Rotterdam and Antwerp and the Wacosta, bound for ports in Korea and Japan. The payoffs and sign-ohs for the week were exceptionally smooth with practically no major beefs. Port activity was stepped up a bit by the appearance of two Isthmian ship^:, the Steel Chemist and the Steel Scientist, both of which called in transit. ALL SMOOTH Everything was reported smooth on these ships, with the excep­ tion of a beef involving trans­ portation for a few men. The beef ended satisfactorily when we collected the money for the men concerned. Over at • the Mobile Marine Hospital, our boys there find everything ship-shape. In­ cluded in the hospital list this week are the following Seafar­ ers: R. C. Davidson, W. W. Rich­ ardson, W. R. Ross, C. E. Glover, D. McDowell, J. Johnson and C. Hafner. Readers of the LOG probably saw some of these Bro­ thers' photos in the report on the Mobile hospi^l appearing in the Nov. 26 issue. Our complement qf oldtimers on the beach this week shows the following men are around: W. W. Brown, E. Lynch, M. Dodge, R. E. McNatt, B. Jensen, J. Bell, J. Austin, V. M. Hanley, K. Knutsen, M. D. Parkman, P. J. Causey, S. Tuberville, G. Kaleel, R. Phillips and J. C. Keel. JUST TEMPORARY Business, of course, is going on as usual during alterations. A few temporary changes, however, have been made necessary while the Hall is being renovated. To comply with the regulations of the local building code, we have moved the Dispatcher's couriter to the ground floor. Safety regulations prohibit more than 200 men from being on the second deck while repairs are" under way. Since we have at times more than seven hundred men .answering calls, -we decided that all could be accommodated on our ground floor. As soon as the second deck re­ pair job has been completed, the Dispatcher's counter will be mov­ ed back to its original spot. We merely ask that the Brothers bear with us during this tempor­ ary change. When its all over, they'll see that the inconveni­ ence, if any, was well worth it. GOOD OLD CG Well, the Coast Guard is up to its phony tricks around here again. The other day we had a case involving a man on the Al­ coa Cavalier. As the trial neared the end and it appeared that the man was just about to be cleared, he gathered his papers together and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, an FBI agent walks up and places him under arrest for another trial. We managed to secure the man's release pending the hear­ ing. However, we want to use this incident as a warning to the Brothers to keep their noses clegn. It seems that, the Coast Guard and the FBI are teaming up in this town so that, if one doesn't get you, the other will. By the way, anyone who has any gear or packages or thinks he may have some—in the Mobile Hall is urged to call for them as soon as possible, as we are go­ ing to have to dispose of all gear that has been unclaimed for six months or longer. ^ Mail, too, that has not been called for in the six month pe­ riod, will be returned to the sender. We'll wait ten days be­ fore disposing of this material, so if you have anything here, we suggest you pick it up right away. On the basis of present in­ dications, shipping will- continue slow during the next week, as neither of the major companies has anything much scheduled. However, this forecast is sub­ ject to change on short notice as Waterman has a few ships' that should shove off when the car­ go they are waiting for finally arrives. �Page Six TE^ SEA F ARERS. £.0 6 Friday* DecMabwr 10, 1048 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS i.r I -i' Hit Play Set Up M. Felix, Steel Worker Troubadour, Broadway By Seafarer Literary Agent WinsRavesIn Singapore Night Club Veteran Seafater Carl Cowl is ducers are now interested in riding high these days in literary "Silver Whistle" which is, curi­ ously enough, laid in an old Max Felix, guitar-playing tenor, member of the Steel'Worker's crew, returned and theatrical circles. As author's agent for play­ folks' home. to the States this week after a successful Far Eastern voyage, highlighted by his en­ wright Robert E. McEnroe, whose In the play, the aging inmates tertaining of nightclub patrons in Singapore. "Silver Whistle" is packing them of 'the home are living out their The big moment for Brother in at the Biltmore Theater in days dismally, with nothing to Felix to show is talents came New York, Carl confesses that he look forward to but the end. A while the worker was tied up in has a smash hit on his hands. youngish hobo, using a false Singapore late in October. He Carl followed the sea off and birth certificate attesting that he was hired to perform in the on for 20 years before he went is 77 years old, wangles his way "Happy World," the biggest into partnership in a literaiy in. cabaret in the city. In enter­ agency with Claire Leonard in The hobo, played by top-flight taining the customers with his 1946. The letter's interest in actor Jose Ferrer, through his sterling guitar strumming and seaching out little known writers outlandish and youthful attitude, songs of the PhUlipines, he won and selling their works was what brings new light and laughter thunderous applause from the led Carl to seek a partnership nightly crowds. His mastery of with her in the difficult business music endeared him to the of persuading publishers, editors nightclub-going set of Singapore. and theatrical producers that a If the Steel Worker hadn't new man's efforts should see the pulled out of port, Max probably light of day. He has been deeply would still be there bowing and interested in the theater all his taking encores. The crew of the life, and in the whole world of Steel Worker, however, was glad literature. that Brother Felix didn't stay HOLLYWOOD. TOO ashore. His songs and music made his foc'sle the most popular For an agent interested in on the ship. Whatever the crew bringing out unknowns, the au­ wanted to hear. Max had it in thor of "Silver Whistle" fiUed the his repetoire, built up through bill exactly. He was working in years of entertaining throughout an aircraft factory in Hartford, the United States. Connecticut, when his play came His career as a professional to Carl Cowl's attention. Vari­ musician began back in the ous agents and producers had twenties when he appeared in turned "Silver Whistle" down dance bands during the lieight but Carl Accepted it, nonetheless of the jazz age. One of his early —and, what's more, induced the jobs was with a Fanchon-MarCARL COWL Theater Guild to put it on. co unit, which featured out front Seafarer Max Felix in professional garb Hollywood and foreign prpa young crooner, named^ Bing into the lives of the old men and Crosby. women. The new spirit remains even when theJiiobo is personally WITH THE SISTERS discredited, the moral being Later Brother Felix worked you're as young as you think By SALTY DICK with the Andrews Sisters when you are, they first hit the big time in SEND STORIES 1932 while singing with Larry Did you know that you can ! a m o n g Departments. Herbert men. They guard over us ^t Rich's orchestra. buy more cruzieros in Argentina Knowlbs is offering a $50 reward night while the crew of the Del As an agent, Carl Cowl has It was in the movies, though, than in Brazil? For example, for the return of his teeth. No Norte sleeps... Paul Tossin has represented other ~authoi*s of that Brother Felix played to his today you buy 23 cruzieros for questions asked. Some time ago joined the crew of this ship and Broadway shows. In addition, biggest audience — without his $1.00 in Brazil — in Argentina a waiter lost his teeth and they he's doing a good job. I haven't he is the agent for a number of guitar, however. In 1945 he ap­ you buy 29 cruzieros. Look for were found in the pantry stuck heard him squawk yet. writers of short stories and ar­ peared in the film "They Were yourself. in h£ird soap. This was no joke Cut and Run" Hank is in ticles. Expendable" as the mayor of New York in charge of send­ Edward Buckley had a good but some one meant it to be. He hopes to expand all sections Cebu, a city in the Phillipines. time in Mote. He wants to go Suggestion: We have a good ing LOGS out. If you don't of his business, and he is anxious Robert Montgomery, John Wayne back again and he wishes th^ Union and the SEAFARERS receive yours, write to him to discover a Seafarer Heming­ and Donna Reed were the stars ship would break down there... LOG is our mouthpiece; ...Many of the boys are mak­ way or Eugene O'Neil. At pres­ of the fUm. ing the same mistake: If you ent, he has a novel by MEBA The Union must put more pres­ therefore, T think all Delegates His recent trip on the Steel sure on performers. They are on board ships should go get married in Brcizil and leave- member Bob Ltmd of which he Worker holds special significance wrecking what others have built ashore in foreign ports and your .wife, she can sue you for expects great things one day. for Brother Felix, for greater up. I don't favor the Captain bring LOGs back to their half of your pay. These girls All Seafarers with short joy than that received from logging these men. We ourselves ships. Our Union spends good know this law and they go by stories, hovels, or other literary playing in a Singapore nightspot should handle the situation. I money to keep this paper go­ it...Worth Piltman keeps the efforts which they think good came when the ship touched ing—remember its free to all. boys entertained by playing enough for the open market, are favor this. For the first offense, Manila on the return trip. Bom for instance, we might exact a of you. the guitar and singing western urged to get in touch with Carl, in the Philippines fifty years ago. $25 fine. For the second offense Staninslaw J. Modelewski songs. When he's .not doing either through the LOG or Max was reunited with his family make it the 99-year club. We works in the galley and the this, you'll see him in the through Carl's own. office at 516 which he hadn't seen in twenty- must weed these fellows out. Chef gave him a certain address bakery—^washing pots. Fifth Avenue, New York. four years. in Santos. I believe the place is Omar Faeber heis fallen in Madame Barbe... Clyde Lanier, love and he can't see straight. Store Keeper, is tired of Delta I believe he has told the girl he was wealthy. I don't see any ships. He wants to go back to DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE, hall in port. The Steward re­ Alcoa. I think he likes the Other reason for it! Bruce BourThe membership has gone seventeen day run... Our Cap­ Oct. 30 — Chairman E. Sam ported that he had ordered geoise (bellboy) looks rather on record to prefer charges tain, Die Olsen, is on his vaca­ Vatis; Recording Secretary J. F. towels. It was Recommended cute in his uniform. He stands tion and I hope he returns. This Gillette. The previous minutes that all BRothers read every is­ against all gashounds and over six feet and weighs nectr man has proven over and over were accepted. The Delegates re­ sue of the LOG as it contains performers as well as Rie 250 pounds... Melvin Southerthat he is a sailor and a gentle­ ported on the standing of the many things of vital interest to land (Second Cook) is a good men who willfully destroy or man. I'm no Captain's boy, but membership. F. Smith was all. One minute of silence was Union man and does his work steal ships gear. The SXU has elected Engine Delegate. Motion observed for Brothers lost at sea. if a man is good, praise him! , without any fuss. He's a good under New Business by E. Votis no place for men who ruin For several trips we have had 4, J, J example of an SIU member. to elect a Ship's Delegate. J. F. trouble with our ship's doctor. NOONDAY, Oct. 24—Chairman the good conditions the I have preached gnd I will The present one is Doctor Joseph Gillette elected. Motion by Alex Gall; Recording Secretary Union wins for ithem. Thke continue to preach that the three Deignan, and the crew seems to Barnes to check stores in Mobile. Robert W; Guinn. The Delegates action in shipboard meetings Departments should cooperate l^e well pleased. We are for­ Carried. Motion by F..' Smith reported all in order. Previous against men guilty of. theio with each other at all times. If tunate to have him... Nils Lom- to go into Good and Welfare. minutes read and accepted. Mo­ there's a beef, bring it up at the. sen, John Davis and George Discussion oh soap issue, painting tion carried tmder New Business ? things. meeting. Let's not have friction Gordgno are our. three Watch­ quarters, and cleanliness, of mess{Continuei fm Page 7) 'The Voice Of The Sea' On Performers MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEHINGS �Friday, December 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG fage Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings vances made by SIU since being organized and the importance of being good union. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that radios be tuned down while men are sleeping. » 1 EVANGELINE. Oct. 6—Chair­ man E. Eiland; Secretary Q. Remaud. Because ship is due to tie up at end of trip there was no old or new business. Motion carried that a table be reserved for the scrubbing of clothes. Mo­ tion carried that the recreation room be used as such and not be delegates see shoreside Patrol­ used as an auxiliary pantry. Mo­ men concerning disputed over­ tion carried that the messroom time and delayed sailing. Good and pantry be kept cleaner. Re­ and Welfare: Suggestion made to pair list made up and approved oar IS pG ^ renew library when ship ari'ives by membei-s present. One min­ geiaeral-£und asaestsment^ihcjtai at Edgewater. One minute of ute of silence for Brptheis lost at silence for Brothers lost at sea. sea. Tn -jiie ^ecen't" vn^renA XXX XXX rt-crteci* qoursel-f ba Keepinb m_oooc? WILLIAM R. DAVIE. Oct. 31 TULANE VICTORY. Oct. 28— —Chairman A. Maselek; Secre­ Chairman D. C. Craddock; Re­ iKitb avr tary Raymond Wells. Oskav cording Secretary M. Fabricanl. Kackep elected ship's delegate by The deck delegate repoitcd acclamation. Deck Delegate re­ twenty-eight hours disputed ported disputed overtime in his overtime. The engine delegate department; other delegates re­ had some, disputed overtime, and ported everything running the stewards delegate reported smoothly. New Business: Motion- everything okay. The meeting carried that all winches be went into Good and Welfare checked before, sighing on for the where it was asked that the dele­ next voyage. Motion carried for gates and the shore Patrolman ^ the Stewards Department to contact the company about in­ STEEL VOYAGER. Oct. 31— paint all decks in officers' quar­ stalling oscillating fans, repairing By HANK Chairman Kelly; Recording Secters. Motion carried that all re­ the Bosun's and 8-12 Firemen's zetary F. J. Willard. Previous pairs be made to the satisfaction lockers, a id putting the ship's Before their ship sailed, a few oldiimers from Baltimore. minutes and the Delegates' re­ of the crew before signing on for radio into shape. Engine delegate Bill Mackin. Bosun Arthur Hiers and Curtis Hanson happily ports on the standing of the the next voyage. One minute of Sill to report nne member to the navigated around town. They spliced their conversation mainly membership accepted. The meet­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman upon arrival. One about Baltimore and Beulah's place. Furthermore, they ing went into Good and Welfare, minute of silence for lost noipinated their shipmate. Bosun Berger Hansen, the oldtimer. where it was decided that no one Brothers. as "the best sailor in the SIU"—remembering how he handled would sign for cots missing, the crew in working the deck gear on the Gadsden. 'X XX stolen, or broken. All beefs on JOHN B. WATERMAN. Oct. cots to be taken up by the Crew 24 — Chairman E. Bishop; Re­ Delegates and the Patrolman cording Secretary E. Jones. No Brother Fred Fagan sailed out of this expensive town on a with the Captain and Steward. beefs were reported by the dele­ tanker trip... Brother Ed Parsons came in from New Orleans last There was a complaint that the gates. The meeting went into week. He enjoyed his Thanksgiving dinner down South ... Brother slopchest was being run in the XXX Good and Welfare where the Ray Myers, Baltimore oldtimer, making a trip on the Robin EDWARD JANEWAY. Oct. 26 interest of the Captain and not membership was warned that the Goodfellow, met his shiprnate. Tommy "Beachie" Murray, who of the crew. One minute of —Chairman J. Meehan; Secre­ laundry is for the use of all came in from a trip a few weeks ago. silence for lost Brothers. tary W. Mrozinski. New Busi­ hands and no one should leave ness: Motion by A. H. Anderson % X %' clothes soaking in the sink. It STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— to read the letter written by the was asked that the recreation Chairman Stanley Yodris; Re­ committee of delegates for trans­ To those oldtimers. James Creel and D. M. Story, on the cording Secretary Sidney Swit- mission to the, LOG. Letter ac­ and messrooms be kept cleaner. Alcoa Pioneer: the Seamen's Club is on the list to receive ser. Delegates reports accepted. cepted by crew. Motion by Painting of the shower and LOGs every week as you requested. By the way. fellas, there Motion carried under New Busi­ Jackson to give vote of thanks toilets, and fixing of the radiator is a place in San Nicholas, Aruba. which has been receiving ness that the Deck Department to the committee for the letter in the deck department head •LOGs .tor a long time. It's called Charlie's Bar—so drop in and do the painting on inside pas­ to the LOG. Motion carried to were discussed. The food came see if you can pick up a few copies... Benny Kosow. in from sageways, pantry, messrooms, arrange a new set-up for de­ up for discussion and the Pastry a tanker trip, says—"I'm a one-trip guy and that's why I'm toilets, and storerooms. Under partment toilets. One minute of cook was asked to do better. One for the transportation rule. It's the greatest thing that ever minute • of silence for lost Good and Welfare the Stewards silence for Brothers lost at sea. happened." Although this is one brother's opinion, you Brothers. Delegate asked that the Union brothers who are for or against the transportation rule can XXX clarify through the LOG who and should voice your opinions in the LOG. BALTIMORE. Od. 31 — Chair­ was supposed to do this painting. man Howard Webber; Secretary (Ed. Note: For several months, Cathorne. Delegates reported on at intervals, the LOG has printed number of bookmembers and perThe following brothers will be receiving the weekly LOG at the SIU's position in this matter. mitmen in their departments. XXX their homes free of cost: Charles Palmer of New York, Jesse For details, see LOG, October 8.) New Business: Motion made- and STEEL APPRENTICE — (No Rogers of Alabama, Edmund Blosser of West Virginia, Kenneth seconded that the three delegates date given)—Chairman P. F, Nickerson of Alabama, James Prestwood of Florida, William Folse get together and find out the Spencer; Recording Secretary of Alabama, James Smoot of Texas, 0. H. Montgomery of amount of sanitary work that is Hughes. The minutes of pr^ious Alabama, Hazen Dean of Illinois, Andrew Sudol of Pennsylvania, supposed to be done by each de­ meeting were read and accepted. Tommie McLemore of Texas, Nathan Eldridge of Alabama, Paul partment. One department The delegates made their re­ Wilkins of Texas, Gerald O'Rourke of New York, Paul Cazalas seems to be doing more than its ports. No New Business. Discus­ of Alabama, Stephen Emerson of Arkansas, William Cheathan of XXX FELTORE, Oct. 14—Chairman share. Good and Welfare: Sug­ sion under Good and Welfare Alabama. Chick Fisher; Secretary William gestions made as to supplies covered painting of crew's quar­ Fields. Delegates' reports ac­ needed for routine work. One ters, re-arranging some quarters, Know any of these oldtimers? The following may still be cepted. Good and Welfare: Dis­ minute of silence for Brothers providing space to stow gear in anchored in town: J. De Jessa. M. Riechelson. H. R. Gordon, Electrician's quaiters, replacing cussion on the number of pillow lost at sea. E. A. Hansen, I. Galindez. A. Daines. F. Ryan. H. Kreutz, E. lost keys, and the cleaning of slips Issued to each man. It was XXX Belpre. L. R. Seay and G. Nunez... Book Dept.: They Took brought up that in the tropics a quarters before the new crew MONROE, Oct. 3 — Chairman To The Sea, by David Klein and Mary Johnson, published by man is s'.'pposed to get two pil­ A. Galga: Secretary A. A. Hes- comes aboard. The stewards de­ Rutgers University for $3.75. It contains the personal accounts low slips a week. The Steward tres. Delegates reported on num­ partment was given a vote of of voyages by Jack London, Joshua Slocum. Rockwell Kent said he would do all he could to ber of new men to join ship in thanks. One minute of silence and other small-boat voyagers. see that everyone was satisfied Ponce. New Business: Discussion for Brothers lost at sea. with his linen. Bill Thompson held on member who had failed XXX STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— gave a talk on the slowness of to do his work. Agreed that a Brother Jack Greenhaw sailed recently with his sextant... shipping. Members warned to special meeting be held in San Chainnan Stanley Podris; Secre­ keep laundry clean. One minute Juan for the purpose of trying tary Sidney Switzer. Consider­ Bob High is out on a trip right now... Steward Ted Eaton was of silence for Brothers lost at the brother. Motion carried to able discussion as to who was real happy last week. He came out of the hospital after three suggest that Headquarters work going to paint the inside of the weeks and he has an old shipping card, too... How good is the sea. for the including of heavy over­ passageways, pantries, mess- famous spaghetti and other food put out in Angelo's Place in XXX SEATRAIN HAVANA. Oct. 27 coats in ship's gear, for men rooms, toilets and storerooms. Gulfport, Mississippi? ... Brothers, wherever you are in the world —Chairman, Lightfoot; Secretary working in the iceboxes. Feeling Motion carried that the deck de­ look around and pick up the LOGs so you can keep informed of Hutchins. Delegates reported on among crew was that this would partment be allowed the job. union news. Keep the ships clean and happy, and hold those number of permitmen and book­ lessen danger of illness, espe­ Stewards Delegate requested that shipboard meetings. To Brother E. P. Burke down in Texas City men in their departments.- New cially in the" tropics. -.Education: the LOG print the clarification' to aboard the Seatrain Havana: You'i-e right. Performers don't last long in th*" SIU. Business: Motion carried that Several brothers discuMCd ad­ this probleni. (Continued from Page 6) to have the slopchest and medi­ cal supplies checked by the Patrplman upon arrival. The crew was asked under Good and. Welfare to be sure their foc'sles were clean and their beds strip­ ped before leaving the ship. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. & 1 t DEL CAMPO. Oct. 30—Chair­ man Jack Brocell: Recording Secretary W. T. Horsfall. Brother Charles Tannerhill elected Ship's Delegate. The Deck Delegate, J. Brocell, reported ten full books and all in order. Engine Dele­ gate F. B. Williams, and Stew­ ard's Delegate A. Martin reported on the standing of members. Mo­ tion carried under New Business that the Stewards Department take care of the recreation room and the Engine and Deck De­ partments take care of the latmdry. One minute of silence ob­ served for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN �•#. Page Eight TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. DacMubar l(h 1948 ri-«;' Treasured Tome Vanishes; Man Called Frenchy Sought AT THE CALCUTTA DOCKS >: Ex-Zane Grey Man Echoes Same Old Beef say he was carried to New York on the broom of a witch. Any­ Not infrequently when the way, with Michelet went my— To ihe Editor: task falls upon my shoulders to yes, you guessed it—the apple invade the rum caverns along of my eye, my solace, my treasI would like to comment op the sldd row to inform one of ure^-my book! an article in the LOG of Nor vember* 19 about Isthmian'^ our beachcombing brothers that • Now, Frenchy hasn't been back Zane Grey. to the Island of Puerto Rico his wife is suing him for nonI was on the Grey the voy-? since, and I haven't the faintest support of the living-room furni­ age p;:evious to the one menr idea where he might be at the ture, or that he has won four moment. But, Brothers, you tioned. in this article. Judgip^ bits on the weekly $50,000 lot­ don't have to tell me where my from- this Brother's report she is still the same ship she was tery, I hear the name of Frenchy book is. No, because I know five or six months ago. (Ed, only too well. It's in that wornMichelet mentioned. Not once, Note: The Brother, whose name out, leather briefcase with the mind you, but again and again. was withheld, • told of the Skip­ old cash receipt books, the hair­ It would seem that this man pins, the dirty underwear, and per's refusal to set gangway Michelet has left his indelible the long, long forgotten sand­ .watches.) mark on the green island of wiches. This is due, I believe, to the Puerto Rico, and did this in the But looking back over what Captain, W. Schfran. He lives short time he spent here two happened that summer, I guess in constant fear of overtime. On summers ago as relief agent for I should have known better in our six month trip, the deck Salvador Colls. gang did not make fifty dollars the first place than to lend Mich­ on gangway watches and not a With the permission of the elet anything. It's kind of like hell of a lot more on other over­ membership then, I should like what my father used to say time. • • . to recall a toe-nail impression of about me: 'T've taught that boy Consequently the Zane Grey Michelet as I remember him in everything I know," he used to Waller Edwards and Bruce Davis, crevmexnbers of the will never be anything- but a those balmy days, for the sole tell the neighbors, "and still he William H. Allen, Isthiplan vessel, doli their shirts and get "rust bucket" until the Skipper purpose of possibly flinging a doesn't know anything!" some sun while the sh^ is lied up in Calcutta. Picture by learns that "An SIU Ship Is A little mud on the enduring popu­ Homer (Red) Spurlock Jerry Bonski. Clean Ship." larity of this strange and mys­ terious character. In short, let LAUDS CHIPS it suffice here to say, I know Chips on there came into the something about Brother Mich­ SIU at the time of our organizar elet that you probably do not. Edilor: Goodfellow. be sent to the Father at Walvis tional drive with Isthmian. (Ed, Note: The earlier letter com Frenchy Michelet came down We would like ta ask that a Bay, SW Africa. tained bigh praise for the Car­ to Puerto Rico carrying a worn- We of the SS Robin Goodfel- copy of the LOG, in which this The crew of Ihe penter.) By the time our voyr out leather briefcase full of old low proudly ask that the SEA­ letter and the picture appear. SS Robin Goodfellow age to the Middle and Near East cash receipt books, hairpins, FARERS LOG print the inclosed was over, there wasn't anyone punch boards, dirty underwear, photograph of Father Morgenon that ship who didn't think and one or two long-forgotten schweis of Walvis Bay, South­ west Africa, as well as the kind him one of their best shipmates. ham and cheese sandwiches, words he addressed to this crew. He was always willing to len^ bummed off of Lord-knows-what To many of the Seafarers on a hand and help out a Brother ship. With the lordly air of an at work, or financially when admiral he dropped his anchor the South African run aboard : •lack of funds thi-eatened to spoij in Salvador's creaky chair, prop­ Robin Line ships. Father Mor ili b' a night ashore. Being the Deck ped his feet on Salvador's bat­ gerischweis is well known. His mm imm Delegate that trip, I observed his tered desk, and (glaring threat­ generosity and kindness to Sea­ farers stopping at Walvis Bay is union spirit. The man is one eningly round the Hall) de­ definitely something that we can of the best and a credit to our manded to know what the hell be proud of. organization. there was to read among the In his letter to the men of I am now retired, but appre­ membership on the beach. the Robin Goodfellow he ex­ ciate the LOG and await it HERE, SIRE tends his heartiest thanks for eagerly each week. I would like the gift presented to him by the to ask you to change the address Then and there I learned that "Goodfellows." The gift of which to P.O. Box 11, Quincy, Massa­ ^enchy was a bookworm. Be- he speaks is an oxford grey suit chusetts. iiig a lover of books myself, I bought with donations gathered I'd like to say hello to all my inimediately dashed into the bag­ from the crew. The suit was old shipmates and wish them gage room, rummaged around purchased in New York City smooth sailings. As for the Zane In Ihe center is Father Morgenschweis. flanked by his in my seabag and camd up with after completion of the previous Grey, after dealing for six the apple of my eye—a beauti- voyage, and presented to him brgther on the left and his nephew on the right. months with that skipper, any­ fuUy bound copy of Boswell's during the present voyage. one would need a good rest! "Life of Johnson." Cradling it Father Morgenschweis' words Bud Leavitt like a rare treasure in my arms, are as follows; (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ I slid up and mutely extended "To the GoodfeUows in re­ ing sent to your new address.) "I am mailing you a blouse by it to Michelet. He took it from membrance of Brother and Fa­ To the Editor: my hands, sniffed tlie cover and ther Morgenschweis, O.M.I., with I have often wondered what air-express. I cut the ties pif to . then waved me away, like King heartiest thanks for the generous kind of "fruit juices" my hus­ make the package lighter. They Birother Resting. band is served in foreign ports are all in the packet. If you Solomon, dismissing a slave. Illness 7 gift received from the Good- because, as you will see from don't get this letter, let me know, Well, to make a long story fellows as a kind token of friend­ the following letter, he is some­ and I will mail it to you. Asks For LOG short, the next two weeks Mich­ ship. God Bless you all! "Our Chief Mate swaUowed times a bit confusing: EdUo?f elet spent with his nose in my "Yours very sincerely, "Dear Moron: I set myself some pins, but everything is book, his feet cocked on the "Fr. L. Morgenschweis, O.M.I. down, pencil in hand, to type okay now. We-fed' him a pin At the present I am on the desk, rousing himself from time "Walvis Bay, SW .Africa" cushion. I would have sent you beach, having been hospitalized you a letter. Please pardon the to time only long enough to We all-thank Father Morgen­ the fifty dollars you asked for, after a five, months trip. I'm breath harsh words in the tele­ schweis for his remembrance of ink. I don't live where I lived but I mailed this letter before I home now and taking things on before because I moved to where phone or issue a curt command the "Cioodfellows" of the Robin the slow bell. I would be very I live now. I am so sorry we are thought of it.to one of the cringing beach­ "Lovingly yours, glad if ybii would send the LOG! so far together. I wish we were combers. It was, "Hey, you, take Thanks Pennant "Somebody else, to me here. closer apart. We are having that AB's job!" or, "Listen, you "Alec. Inclosed is a photo taken in Crew For Aid more weather this year than last. birds, they want a ten-man "P. S.: Enclosed you will find a Calcutta aboard the Isthmian My aunt Nellie died and is doing shoregang on the SS Novertime. To the Edilor: picture, but for fear of losing it, scow Thomas Cresap on the last fine. I hope you are the same. po get movin'." trip, in which you will see ship­ ' I wish to thank the crew of "I started from New York to I took it outi" I am very curious and would mates Lefty, Oiler, and LeS And then, just as suddenly as the Alcoa Pennant for the fine Baltimore to see you. I saw a he arrived in Puerto Rico, he donation made to me while I was sign that said, 'this takes you to appreciate your opinion of this Keith, AB, and myself; vanished. Here one minute and hospitalized in the Hotel Dieu Baltimore.' i got on the sign and letter. EmMt Such Mrs. A. J. JaiiPwski then gone from sight the next— St. 'Yallier, Chicoutimi, Quebec. sat there for three homs. The (Edi Note; The LOG is beihgff (Edi Note: We're speechless.) sent to your home.) in the twinkling of an eye. Some| Joseph R. Marcoux darn thing didn't even move. To the Editor: Goodfellow Crewmembers Return Kindness Of Priest Hubby's Loopy Letter Puzzles Wife �THE Friday. December 10. 1948 SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Further Remarks On SIU Payoff Rule PRO: Crew Says Union Gains To the Editor: « On this page are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transliortation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discus­ sion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has de­ voted space to the opinions of the membership, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. Whereas: the present Trans­ portation Rule is working for the benefit of the membership and provides' for a faster turn-. Over of shipping, ^ and Whereas: This ruling, that re­ quires a man to accept trans­ portation when it is due him and get oif of the ship, protects the transportation clause in our agreements and assures that this hard-won Union condition will To the Editor: not be lost to the membership, I have been reading about the and To the Editor: transportation rule in the LOG. Whereas: The refusing of jhansportation money amounts to I am for the transportation Here is the way that I feel about Joying the company a bonus in rule as it stands now. Of course it: order to hold one's job—which we all know the companies are I think that a. man who makes is contrary to all Union princi­ against this rule, for they want to keep the same men. a trip and pays oif in any Port ple—and In the November 2.6th issue other than the Port he signed Whereas: Job security for all of the LOG, 28 members of the Of us exists in Union security, Governor Groves declared that on in, and who is entitled to the newly formed ruling on transportation, should get off the transportation is not good un­ ship. If he wants to come back ionism. Where were these mem­ to the Port he signed on, he bers 1 when we voted up and can do so as he has his fare. down the coast to accept this Also it is good for the fellows rule? In my opinion these members on the beach, who then get a are only thinking of themselves. chance at the job. In other They claim that the main ob­ words, I am in favor of men jective is job security. Well how about the men on the beagh? getting off with their transpor­ Are ihey not entitled to a job? tation. They asked how many seamen L. P. Hogan can afford to maintain a stand­ ard of living if they have to and in measures which promote get off and wait for another job to come around. How are the fast shipping, and guys Whereas: The transportation , that are on the beach to To the Editor: payoffs will tend to prevent maintaining a standard of living? I submit for your criticism a cliques from developing on the They also claim that it would basic draft of a compromise ships in the future, which would be much better to incorporate a transportation, rqling" that has endanger Union conditions, time element into this ruling. been carefully thought out to The ruling as it stands now al­ therefore ready has a time element, which meet the needs and desires of Be It Resolved; That the pres­ I think is sufficient. ail. I believe this is the best ent transportation rule be con­ end to work toward since the MEN APLENTY tinued in effect; and that all membership as a whole has not crewmembers who are entitled They further state that emerg- been unanimous in a clear cut to transportation be required to j ency permits would have to be policy. sccept this money, pay off the| issued, to ' replacements taking "Article I. When a ship has ship, and re-register at the Hall. the vessels that bookmen were made a trip to a foreign port and Signed by 25 crewmembers pulled off of. These members back to a port where transpor­ should know that we have a lot of the SS Oberlin Victory of books and permit men on tation is due, and such a voyage exceeds sixty days, all crew­ the beach waiting for a chance members must receive their to get a job. They further state ,j.3nspoj,tation and get off the that the new ruling is contradic-' tory to the preamble in the Con-' "Article II. When a vessel has To the Editor: stitution and By-laws which made a trip to a foreign port and This is why I am for the trans­ state that whenever rights be­ iDack to a port where transporta­ long to one member it belongs portation ruling as it is: . tion is due, and such voyage has 1. The men who have stayed to all members alike. This crew thinks that this not exceeded a total of sixty on ships after collecting trans­ happens "only to"them"and not „ crewmember shall portation were a hindrance to have the followmg options: to all members alike. the Negotiating Commitcee when "Section 1. Any crcwmembcr In closing this letter I want they went up for our new who has notified the company to say that I am in favor of men agreement. shall receive this money at the „ X getting off their ships when 2. The rule will help educate transporta­ payoff and leave the ship. company stiffs on ships ' that tion, because some of the com­ "Note: Under the terms of Ar­ have just signed agreements with panies that have been organized ticle II of this ruling, each crewthe Union, by starting them ship­ in the past two years have men member must notify the com­ ping out of the Union Hall. on their ships that' have never pany within a reasonable time 3. The men coming off of been in the Union Hall since re­ before signing off (or termination these ships will have a chance ceiving their books. of the vessel's articles) of his in­ to attend meetings and get their I think that it would do these tentions." jobs off of the board, which members good to attend a few "Section 2. Any crewmember many have never done before. meetings and ship off the' board. who has notified the company of Such people often think that the his intention to collect transpor­ Thomas J. Heggariy Union isn't doing anything to tation money due him, under the help them, and some are so tei*ms of the vessel's articles ignorant of the SIU program that be paid only wjjen men are leav­ they, feel that, they are paying ing thevessel. In the above $3.OQ per,month for a job. ruling, when a crewmember re­ ' 4. I .Diink the rule as it stands ceives transportation money he would create more shipping, for must get off the vessel; however, aliens and citizens alike. he may, under the terms de­ scribed, surrender the trans­ John R. McGuinness Contest^ Crew's Stand On Rule Aids Beached Hardships Seen To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the new transportation ruling that we have heard so much discus­ sion on in the past few weeks,. We, the undersigned crew­ members of the SS Hurricane, tvish to non-concur with the rul­ ing as it now stands. We be­ lieve that such a ruling works greater hardships on each and every brother than did our form­ er transportation ruling. Regard­ less of who the fellow may be, if he has made money to tide him over on the beach for a couple of weeks, he will sign clear of the ship. If we must have such a rul­ ing, then let's put a time limit on it in order that we can make a few dollars to last until we catch the next ship. Signed by 23 crewmembers CON: Crew Prefers Old SIU Rule To the Editor: y We the imdersigned crewmem­ bers of the SS Claiborne, which to go on record as protesting the ruling on transportation which requires a man tb pay off wheri he has transportation due him, for the following reasons: First, many trips are so short that you don't have enough money to keep you until the next ship. Second, when a ship signs coastwise articles to another port to pay off, arfd then signs foreign articles, an individual may only have a four or five day payoff when he has to leave the ship and 'go to - the bottom of the shipping list. Third, we find the new trans­ portation ruling not to be what we would call a good SIU ship­ ping rule. Fourth, we find the old SIU policy to be better. This pro­ vided that a bookman was able to stay on board ship as many trips as he liked and get trans­ portation money when payable. Signed by 31 members of the crew of the SS Claiborne Crew Of Del Aires Submits Compromise Payoff Rule Boosts Rule portation money and remain on the vessel. Here are some of the main points the ruling embodies: 1. As a whole, we have agreed with the Negotiating Committee that transportation money .should of his intention of remaining for another voyage may be allowed to remain on the vessel by surrendering his transportation money due under the terms of the ship's articles. • • 2. I believe that the turnover in shipping afforded in Article I of my plan will provide a sufficient turnover in shipping and one that w.ill be the fairest and most acceptable to the mem­ bership. Those who wish to re­ main on a ship for a long period of time can pick ships-that are on steady runs in and out of the same ports where no transporta­ tion is involved. 3. The sixty day limit assures a man the necessary time to ac­ cumulate sufficient funds to wait for anothei- ship without undue hardship. . (Making . the time limit sixty days and having it apply in this case to all hands alike will prevent any conflict with the existing rules covering tripcard an^ permitmen. At the same time it protedts men in the exceptional cases where the ship pays off in under sixty days.) 3-A. In i-eality the turnover in shipping afforded by the present transportation ruling wiH not be healthy without the sixty day clause. When a man is i-equired to accept transportation and pay­ off in less than sixty days, we are simply dividing a little work among a few, with no one really being better off. Thus the ruling as it harms job security without justification. Under Article II of the ruling I submit, Section I is included for the following reason: By insisting that a man notify the company of his intentions prior to the payoff, the company and the .shoreside Patrolman are assisted in settling the issue once and for all at the time of payoff. Too, it prevents misunderstand­ ings and changes of mind from cropping up later, creating beefs that would necessitate the Pa­ trolman revisiting the ship days later. At the ^ame time this part of the plan will allow prompt replacement of tho.se leaving the vessel with no beefs over jobs after men have been dispatched from the Hall. In closing", I would like to say that I believe that this ruling is the best solution to the transpor­ tation problem because it irabodies all of the basic ideas that have been expressed at one time or another by the membership in meetings and through the me­ dium of the LOG. Jerry J. Palmer Endorsed by 23 crew members • SS Del Aires >>|| �• '" • V""' Page Ten THE SEAFA RERS • 10 G Fndayi Peceaaber lft» 1948 serving aboard the- MV Ponce when she is in Gulf waters and the 29 percent tax which Contin­ entals pay while serving aboard the ship while she is in territorial anipPEo STWDS. ENG. DECK REG. STWDS. ENa DECK PORT Minutes of meetings held in SmPPED • SHIPPED SHIPPED -TOTAL waters. Meeting adjourned at TOTAL REG. REG. REa other Branches read. All adopted 8:12 p.m. with 97 book members 45 present, 14 16 15 60 except that part of Galveston Boston 21 15 24 329 93 U5 459 121 New Business calling for re-ex­ New York. 138 152 171 XXX 28 104 44 32 im tending shipping cards. Agent Philadelphia 44 32 43 SAN FRANCISCO— Chainl 92 75 1 280 man. R. Pohle. 46826; Recording 113 244 reported on trip to New London Baltimore 86 73 85 78 Secretary. W. M. KierulL 49283; 27 21 30 137 34 to visit the Evistar, a newly-con­ Norfolk. 41 62 69 Reading Clerk, D. P. Bell. 10200(t 17 21. 55 31 tracted ship. Vessel appeared to Savannah. 12 19 24 r.... 8 • 22 7 t 91 38 15 * be lined up in. good SlU-style. Tampa. 38 Motion carried to accept all 46 45 151 minutes of Branch meetings. 60 71 216 67 Balloting committee reported on Mobile. 78 ; 136 103. 351 Agent reported progress being 319. 135 110 voting during past two week New Orleans. 84 100 89 made in setting up the new Hall 33 35 21 23 29 • 90 38 period. Under Good and Welfare Galveston 17 12 31 ih Wilmington. Motion carried 2 51 several men hit the deck to dis­ San Juan 23 11 17 No' Shipping Due To West Coast Strike cuss the reasons why the mem­ San Francisco...to extend a vote of thanks to the 469 499 1,549 Director of Organization for the 581 557 603 1,841 bers in the port of Boston GRAND TOTAL 681 haven't taken more time for edu­ excellent job of bringing unor­ cational meetings. Agent re­ ganized tankers under the SIU One folks and have made prpivision, banner. Motion carried to accept ported that attendance at educa­ Virginia Ferries read and ac­ ports accepted and filed. tional meetings has been poor cepted. Balloting committee re­ minute of silence observed for tha,t upon their deaths the home and concur in letter on transpor­ Brothers Brothers lost at sea; Meeting ad­ is to be used foe handicapped tation signed by twenty-five and asked that the members take ported on voting. Wynn, Lancaster, Wingfield, Wal­ journed with 150 members children. Following example of bookmembers. One minute of greater interest in the meetings. other local trade unions, the silence for lost Brothers. Meefci lace, Ellen and Pritchett nomi­ present. i. \ membership moved to donate ten ing adjourned with seventy-four nated and elected to serve on X, ^ % SAVANNAH — Chairman. Ray NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. dollars. Members observed one members present. Kttdieiis. 2S180; Recording Sec­ balloting committee in positions retary mid Reading Clerk. Wil­ vacated by Brothers taking ships. Earl Sheppard, 203; Recording nunute of silence, in memory of XXX Reports of Agent and Patrolman Secretary. He.rnra'.n Troxclair, departed Brothers. Under Good liam J. Brantley. 111. NEW YORK — Chairman. C: accepted. Meeting adjourned 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck Ste­ and Welfare^ the transportation Haymond. 98; Recording Sec­ Chairman explained that with 280 members present. rule was batted aroimd, with the retary. F. Stewart 4935; Reading phens. 76. Agent was unable to attend majority or speakers favoring the Clerk, "Blackie" Colucci, 38519, i % * PHILADELPHIA — Chairman Motion carried to accept niin- rule as it now stands. Agent re­ utes of meetings held in other Long discussion of rights of a L. Gardner. 3697; Recording Sec­ A&G Halls except those of Bal­ ported that shipping was at- a standstill for the period of the "Brother to appeal decision of a retary. R. Gates. 25128; Reading timore. Motion to table Baltimore ILA strike. He announced that Clerk. D. Hall. 43372. New Business as action concern­ a full crew would be placed ing C. Willoughby is vague and aboard the Canton Victory- on Motion carried to accept the conflicting. Agent Sheppard re­ minutes in outports, except those ported on the shipping situation Monday and that coastwise ships would start coming in the latter of Galveston calling for an ex­ meeting because he was in tension of shipping cards. Also and the number of votes cast in part of next week, which he ex­ trial committee to the rank-andCharleston for the payoff of the a motion to non-concur with that the election for 1949 officials. pected would ease the shipping file. The discussion brought out SS Trinity. Motion carried to port of New Orleans ininutes Agent asked all men present to situation considerably. Voting and emphasized the member's accept minutes of meetings in pertaining to the Seamen's Bill attend educational meetings be­ has slowed down for the time constitutional right to appeal a other Branches and post them on of Rights. Agent reported on ing held at the Hall. Trial Com­ being, he said, but it wilj pick decision .to the membership. the blackboard. L. B. Paul, C. the outcome of the East Coast mittee's reports on members read up when the Agpnt. goes back to Moved, seconded and carried that H. Bennett, and L. A. DeWitt dock strike and hqw it will affect and accepted. Discussion held Miami to finish voting the crew the Brother's request be granted. took the Union's Oath of Obliga­ shipping. Agent also informed under New Business in the mat­ of the Florida. So far the num­ Suggestion by Oppenheimer that tion. Good and Welfare: Mem­ members that three ships left ter of transportation. Motion ber of ballots is largest ever cast meeting not be adjourned with­ out a minimum of five minutes in this port. bers spoke on the transportation port short twelve jobs. He stressed under Good and Welfare. Motion rule. Opinions both for and the dangers involved when this XXX against were voiced. Chairman happens too often. Agent Gard­ SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. by Secretary-Treasurer that all suggested that each member ner also reported on the progress Colls. 21085; Recording Secretary. members in hospital, including both bookmen and permitment write to the SEAFARERS LOG being made toward the establish­ giving his (pinion. One minute ment of a Union Optical Plan in caiTied that action on transporta­ H. Spurlock; Reading Clerk. R. be given a Christmas donation of 10 dollars apiece, as they were of silence observed for Brothers Philadelphia, similar to the one tion rule be postponed and mat­ Ramos. 21954. last year. Motion passed. In lost at sea. Meeting adjourned in New York. The membership ter be raised at educational Minutes of previous meetings with seventy-five members pres­ was asked to pay particular at­ meeting for full discussion. Good of aU Branches read and ac­ accordance with previous sug­ ent tention to the communication and Welfare: Performers were cepted, with exception of that gestion, the chairman insti-ucted if if containing the letter written to roundly scored by members. section of Galveston proceedings the members that meeting could BALTIMORE—Chairman. Wil­ the LOG by a group of Seafarers i, if i. calling for extension of time not be adjourned without thor-i liam Rentz. 26445; Recording on the transportation nde. A GALVESTION — Chairman. limit on shipping cards. It was ough discussion under Good aiid Secretary. G. A, Masterson. general round-up of shipping Keith Alsop. 7311: Recording Sec­ moved and carried to non-con­ Welfare. Members went well 20297; Reading Clerk. A1 Stans- concluded the report. Motion retary. Jeff Morrison. 34213; cur with the Galveston motion. past the five minute limit, talk­ bury. 4683. carried to accept communication Reading Clerk. M. Cross. 33311. In his verbal report, the Agent ing over a great variety of mat­ ters of interes^t bearing on the Regular order of business sus­ from ILA thanking SIJJ for sup­ Motion carried to accept min­ told of the timely arrival of the Union's welfare. Meeting adL" pended so as to obligate twenty port in recent longshore strike. utes of meetings in other MV Ponce, which paid off on journed at 8:30 with 1,290 mem­ men. Trial Committee elected Good and Welfare: Discussion Branches. Agent reported on Nov. 29. Payoff was smooth bers present. from floor to hear charges held on shipping outlook and the shipping in general. Alsop re­ even though she had been out against two Brothers. Motion Christmas fxmd being raised for ported that the committee ap­ more than two months. Fifteen carried to post and file all West pointed to look for a new build­ men were shipped to the Ponce Coast and Great. Lakes minutes. ing has been unsuccessful in lo­ Motion carried to forward all cating anything suitable to date. Payoff lime is Ise best ships' minutes to the editor of Seven men Obligated. Motion lime 1© meet U®*®® obliga­ the SEAFARERS LOG for pub­ caiTied that, when -ABs are reg­ tions. such as the $10 General lication. Agent's and Patrol­ istered, a notation be made as to Fund Assessment adopted by a party or for benefits to Brothmen's reports accepted. Under whether their card is blue or ere on the beach. One minute the membership in the recent after the payoff. He reported Good and Welfare a general dis­ green. One minute of silence referendum. of silence for lost Brothers. that shoregang work for beached cussion was held on mattess per­ for Brothers lost at se&. That assessment goes into members was practically at a taining to the Union. Meeting Meeting adjourned with eight. % % i, five men present. your Union's General Fund, standstill because of the East adjourned with^two hundred men TAMPA — Chairman. Joe from which routine operating X if i, Coast tieup of Bull Line ships. present. expenses are met. The wisMOBILE — Chairman. C. Kim­ Wread. 27822; Reading Clerk. Plenty of work was expected, X »• % Nevin Ellis. 18; Recording Secre­ hpm of the membership's ~ however, as soon as the ships NORFOLK — Chairman. Cand­ ball. 52; Recording, Secretary, tary. R. H. HalL 26060. decision is borne out by the start coming in. The Agent ler, 23536; Recording Secretary. -James Carroll. 14; Reading Clerk. fact that despite a three thanked everyone for theip ef­ Previous minutes of Tampa Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk. H. Fischer. 59. weeks halt of shipping due forts in making the Thanksgjiving Branch read and accepted; New Jones. to the ILA strike. Union Motion carried to accept min­ Business, of previous meetings in dinner party, held at the Hall, a - Minutes of Norfolk and out- utes of meetings in outports. other Branrties read and ac­ big success. Balloting Gommitservices and jEunctions con­ ports read. Motion carried to Agent Tanner in his report ex­ cepted. tinued uninterrupted. Some. Member^diip " accepted tee's report accepted. Under facilities, such as ehtertainr accept all minutes as read, ex­ plained the ILA sottlemcnt con­ and concun^ed in letter, signed Good and Welfare, a very en­ ment. were actually stepped cept the No. 2 motion from ditions and the new coastwise by 25 bookmemb^, favoring re­ thusiastic. and heated discussion up. . Philadelphia, th|s to be referred run being started by Waterman. tention of transiportation rule was held on the new Registration to Headquarters. Motion carried He also reported that the dis­ now in eflSecL Under New Busi­ Rules now in. effect up and flown We're in the best financial, shape we have ever been in. to concur in letter by twenty- patching was to be done from ness, Agent, read letter from the cdast, Severalr called on the Do your part to keep it that five members, which related to the ground floor for the time be­ blind couple who ace-building a Agent, to. clarify certain sections way by paying up your as­ ne^ transportation rule. * Letter ing; renovations, stopped be­ home <Ht Florida Avenue, asking of the . new Rules. Discussion sessment now. from the NLEB certifying. SIU cause of the ILA strike, will be for- a donation: to enable, tiiem to then was held on 29 percent tax as bargaining agent for men in. resumed shortly. Patrolmen's re- complete- house.- Theiy are eldei^ which- Puerto Ricans pay when j BOSTON—Chairman. J. Greear baum, 281; Recording Secretary, E. C. Dakin, 180: Reading Clerk. R. Murphy. 3941T. A&G Shaping Fhm Jfov. M TF Uav, 30 Pay-Up Time �THE SE AF ARE RS LOG 10, mo llaiitiiiie Round-Up Page EleTea Ponce Payoff Saves San Juan From Dull Week f)f Shipping hunt. England, with twenty (Cotitiniud from Page 3) ships, is the biggest in the field, between New York and South By SAL COLLS and East Africa. A vice-president followed- by Russia, which has SAN JUAN —The timely ar­ trolman, until he was contacted NEW YORK of Robin Line has called . the one factory ship and twenty rival and subsequent payoff of by one of the crew, an OS percatchers. C-4s excellent cargo ships. His SS ANDREW JACKSON the MV Ponce in the Port oJ: mitman, who had a set of 4, 4. company's experience with the G. Georgevich. $2-00; D. C. Foster, San Juan literally saved us from charges in his hand. The Longshoremen's strike and $2.00: . F. Allison, $2.00; A. G. Peter ships in the African run had been one of the slowest weeks we This permit had clashed • re­ the unusually warm weather has son. $2.00; M. Kunlcki, $3.00: C. Thur "very good," especially in hand­ have had this winter. mond, $2.00: L. Rossi, $3.00. cut the demand for bunker and peatedly with a permit AB Main­ ling of unboxed autorhobiles. SS STEEL ADMIRAL. heating oil, causing a drop in We collected enough dues and tenance. The beef was purely S. i. J. Lewereng, $3.00; T. Tsapelas, A 12,500 horsepower super­ price and the number of tankers $1.00: E. R. Arnot, $2.00: R. M.-Fer­ assessments from the Brothers personal but they fought in the tanker, the first of 48 to come, in service. Chartering groups es­ guson, $2.00; J. C. Brannon, $2.00; W. aboard her to pull us out of crew messroom during mealtime, was launched last week at the timate that it will take several J. Ledet, $2.00: P. S. Demots, $2.00: the hole and leave us sitting smashed company property and conducted themselves in a man­ yard of the Sun Shipbuilding weeks of cold weather before P. Sperandeo, $2.00; P. L. Sahuque, pretty and high and dry. $2.00: M. A. Rivera, $2.00; A. M. Yvan, All in all, we sent fifteen re­ ner unbecoming Union men. and Dry Dock Company in Ches­ tanker activity will climb to sea­ $2.00: M. McCarty, Jr., $1.00; A. S. ter, Pa. Named the Esso Zurich, sonal normality. The Patrolman accepted the Rottman, Jr., $1.00: C. Troncoso, $2.00; placements to the Ponce, in all 4* 4* 4* W. Wilson, $1.00: R. LaRocca, $2.00; three departments. Discharging charges, which were read before the 16,000 ton ship will have a Reversing a trend in August, T. Frierson, $2.00; R. E. Dingle, $2.00; her Galveston cargo of fertilizer a regular branch meeting and a speed of 16 knots and a capacity of 228,000 barrels of oil. It will when exports increased fourteen C. C. Poung, $2.00; E. Brezina, $1.00. at Pier 10, she then proceeded trial committee was elected from SEATRAIN HAVANA to her home port of Ponce, the floor. be delivered to its owner, the percent and imports twelve per­ G. W.SSJohnson, $1.00; J. I. Swails, cent, food exports in September where I followed by car to see After a thorough hearing the Standard Oil Company of New $1.00: J. Megill. Jr., $2.00. that everything was ship-shape committee decided that both SS ROBIN DONCASTER Jersey, in about five weeks. It from the United States dropped seventeen percent below August J. Novak, $2.00: C. C. Hagberg, before she signed foreign arti­ will carry a crew of fifty. men were equally guilty for and imports two percent. Figures $2.00; F. R. Otvos, $2.00; L. Zampetti, cles for another trip. performing and fighting aboard 4. 4. $1.00: J. Nielson, $2.00; M. M. Miles, This week in the Antarctic were released by the United $1.00: D. 'CRourke. $1.00; J. Figuerra, The Brothers who made the Union ship and for actions Ocean the largest fleet in the an­ States Department of Commerce. $1.00; M. McCowan. $2.00; W. H. last trip had quite a lengthy harmful to the membership. 4» 4» ,4" Chadbum. $1.00; A. C. Felix, 50c: F. repair list, and we were three nals of whaling is due to open a A request that the Maritime Solis. $1.00: A. Vidal, 01.00: J. W. days battling it out, item by it­ LENIENT TREATMENT four month hunting season with Wiggins, $5.00: G. B. Fleming, $1.00; em, with the Captain and com­ the objective of making 33,000 Commission broaden its inquiry P. McDaniel, $1.00; A. R. Russo, Since they were permits and, kills. This represents the limit into discrimination against Am­ $5.00: V. Gustafson, $2,00; W. C. pany officials. therefore, on probation, the com­ fixed by the international agree­ erican shipping has been asked Thomas. $2.00; C. A. O'Neill, $1.0$: In the end, the most important mittee ruled that they should ment negotiated in Washington by the National Federation of O. W. Eisele, $1.00; C. A. Bobbe, $1.00; repairs were promised in the pay a fine of $25 and get off J. W. Ward. $1.00; C. Wayne, $1.00; two years ago. Because of thfe American shipping. All ready S. Mason. $3.00; D. F. Stone. $1.00; best of faith, and almost im­ the ship. In my opinion the men world shortage of fats and meat looking into the charge the Com­ J. V. Rivera, $5.00? J. Drigham, $5.00. mediately they went to work. were handled leniently and were SS J. B. WATERMAN whaling has become a highly or­ mission has been asked tq look Much needed ventilators were lucky their permits weren't J. Vilos. $1.00; C. Andrew. $3.00; A. installed . over ganized industry—and very prof­ into a series of discriminatroy the centrifugal yanked. Frissora, $2.00; L. Gunnells, $1.00; H. itable. The present season's catch acts against the American mer­ Kohv. pumps, new doors replaced the However, several friends of $3.00; J. Boldiszar, $2.00; C. may gross $120 million to $160 chant fleet. In particular they Chandles, $2.00; J. F. Slusarczyk. $1.00; old ones in the foc'sles, and the AB Maintenance came to million. Whale oil is quoted as want probed the practice of some E. Steele. $2.00; S. S. Anlouzans. $2.00; locks, and lockers. the Hall, demanding a new trial, selling at $440 a ton. The United nations to tax foreign operators C. E. Chandler. $2.00; J. Sawyer. $2.00; When the Ponce heads sea­ muttering threats and insinua­ A. J. Nautnes. $3.00; C. H. Buser, Jr.. States is not participating in the for freight carried in vessels $1.00; ward again, she will be a more N. Tripp. $1.00; N. J. Moore. tions. You never think they were other than their own govern­ Petry. $2.00. comfortable ship than when she bookmen in good standing in the ment's. Those named were Por­ $1.00: R. SS CAPE MOHICAN came in. SIU. Of course, the decision tugal, France and its colonies, B. Olivras. $1.00; C. Krupick. $1.00; stands. Gibralter, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy T. Wills. $1.00; B. R. Hartzoy, $3.00: BEACHCOMBERS SAIL W. L. York. $3.00: T. H. Watson. The point this incident raises and Egypt. SIU, A&6 District $2.00; J. E. Lopez. $1.00; E. Treshick, We crewed her up with quite is this, and all hands should get 4* 4* 4* $2.00; F. Forte. $1.04; W. J. Martin. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. The Maritime Commission has $1.00; J. P. Mullin. $1.00; R. D. Carlen, a few of our oldtime beachcomb­ it straight: This Union is gov­ William Rentzi Agent Mulberry 4540 postponed the effective date of $1.00; L. Cooper. $1.00; M. Yalentin. ers—if you can call a man a erned by a Constitution and By­ BOSTON 276 State St. its newly devised vessel chart­ $1.00: C. Black. $1.00; J. dander. beachcomber who makes his laws, written by Union men for E. B. TiUoy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 $2.00: J. Judge. $1.00: A. Bodler, $3.00; home in Puerto Rico and calls Union men, in the best inter­ ering plan that limits chartering V. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Rockley. $25.00; W. Westerfield, his home port San Juan, because ests of the Union and the mem­ GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. of ships to operators either own­ 50c. he thinks the island is just about bership. And we are going to Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 ing vessels or those without for­ SS J. SWELLING MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. O. A. Michael, $1.00; R. A. Floyd, the best place in the world to abide by it, come hell or high eign flag affiliations. The Com­ Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 $2.00: M. N. Evans, $2.00; A. Androh. live and relax. Anyway, Woody water! NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. mission's change of heart was $2.00. Lockwood shipped on her, and The rules and procedures have E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 made so as to allow the new Con­ SS CORAL SEA Red Morgan, George Litchfield, been laid down by the member­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. gress to pattern its own ship A. Reeder, $1.00; P. Winiarczyk, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 charting policy. The new policy, $2.00: K. Kristensen. $2.00: S. Kwia- and a gang of others. ship and they must be followed. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. towski. $2.00; J. D. Moore, $1.00; J. The only other ship to call in They cannot be waived by per­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 now postponed until January 31, Jellette, $2.00; P. Vlahas, $1.00; J. PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. 1949, rules that non-owners Bednar, $2.00; A. Anavitarte, $2.00 the Port of San Juan during the sonal interests. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar S-1217 should be barred from hiring W. A. Fortsch, $10.00: A. Rodrigues, week was the Monarch of the Every member of the SIU who SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. ships from the Government. A $1.00: F. W. Heck, $1.00. Seas, and "thereby hangs a considers himself a good Union Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SS SUZANNE tale." later addition to the rule bars man will recognize his obliga­ SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon A. Saavedra, $1.00. The Monarch came in quietly tion to abide by the will of the Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 owners of ships from chartering SS SEATRAIN TEXAS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. vessels if the company is tied up H. H. Winborne, $2.00; C. R.. San enough. Things appeared normal majority arrived at through the Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 with foreign ship lines. derson, $2.00; T. M. Wabolis, $2.00. to Tony Viera, the boarding Pa- democratic process. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. SIR HALLS R. H. Hall, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., . 227% Avalon Boulevard HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian • PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Mombers being held for you in the New ARTHUR BACKMAN The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Your mother is vei*y anxious York Baggage Room, 51 Beaver farers International Union is available to all members who wish Street, New York. to hear from you. Her address: to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 4 4 4 Box 269, Beaver Meadow, BENNIE B. 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Holly, Jr., Elgin 5719 Robert B. Byrne, Edward E. C70973. Signed VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughtdn St. Steward, Joseph B. Rambo, 4 4 4 Empire 4531 Charles P. Robertson, Comer M. BROR WIGG VANCOUVER... 568 HamUton St. Book No. Paciac 7824 Allen, Charles L. Bandy, Joseph A check for overtime meals you served on the Hurricane is B. THbihassen, Cecil B. Wiggins. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday' December 10, 1948 JS •J - r ••isr* v.. • ^ ia> • lu- :.., When SIU representatives in the Port of Boston visited the local Marine Hospital last week they got a close-up of the. excellent facilities and treatment avaUable to seamen. In photo above. Seafarer Viv MUazzb watches a feUow patient shape up a model boat in the hospital's work shop. Both men appeared pleased with the care they are getting. Brother Julius Hensley takes his medicine with a smile supplied bv Miss Frances Wilker^n, one of the Boston hospital's staff of registered nurses. In the seven weeks he has been hospitalized. Hensley feels he has had ample SSon'^hoSwT® services. His conclusion is that the Boston hospital can t be topped. .-"X Dr. K. R. Nelson /(above). Medical Officer in Charge of the Boston Marine Hospital, 'went all out in cooperating .with SIU representative who took photos on this page. r*~( The Boston Marine Hospital makes every effort to see that seamen ^out to be discharged are physically prepared to resume their shipboard duties. In photo above, a patient attempts to get back his sea legs by practicing on the ladder rigged in the hospital's up-to-date occupational therapy ward. Nurse Margaret L. Blodgett lends a hand by holding the ladder fast. Retired S^fifarer E. D. Johnston, who underwent an ampu* tation of his right leg, spends most of his time in the Boston hospital's well-stocked library. , Ihe problem with Mrs. Katherine Higgins. of w ^j^alsTOmp^ent Social Service Department. SIU representative said all hands declared the Boston Marine Hospital was doing a good job. declared � 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 December 18, 1948 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. X, No. 50 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ECA CHIEF THREATENS 50% RULE SHIPPING ON WEST COAST IS RESUMED MTD WELCOMES QUEEN LIZ CREW NEW RULING LEAVES PERMIT TO SHIP OUT UP TO LOCAL BOARDS MARINE HOSPITALS AND THE MERCHANT SEAMAN ROUND-UP OF MARITIMR HAPPENINGS SHIPPING RISE IS REPORTED BY PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING IN PHILLY SETTLES AFTER SPURT PORT BOSTON NEEDS PUMPEN FOR TANKER JOBS NEW YORK GETS TEMPORARY BOOST NEW ORLEANS TURNS OUT FOR HOLIDAY SPREAD SEAFARERE AID MSRCH OF DIMES SHIPPING STILL SLOW IN PORT MOBILE; UNION HALL UNDERGOING ALTERATIONS M.FELIX,STEEL WORKER THROUBADOUR, WINS RAVES IN SINGAPORE NIGHT CLUB BROADWAT HIT PLAY SET UP BY SEAFARER LITERARY AGENT PONCE PAYOFF SAVES SAN JUAN FROM DULL WEEK OF SHIPPPING SIU VISITS THE BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/10/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9bc8f326e65a20144ce662e90c9e1741.PDF b356fe4fc210f033d526b9292bf600d8 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Diatrkt, Seafarers International Union of NA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1948 VOL. Z Mow 49 HOLIDAY GUESTS OF AFL MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT ILA Wins Beef; Ships Moving On East Coast Victorious in their two-and-a-half week strike against East Coast waterfront employers, 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation began to work the ships again this week in ports from Maine to the Virginia Capes. Jobs for, seamen were on the board again.* Pressured by the strike action. preparation and distribution of the stevedoring companies sub­ the ILA's bulletin announcing stantially upped their earlier the employers' offer and other final" wage. offer, broadened bulletins was in line with the vacation eligibility rules, and traditional relations between the agreed to install a welfare sys­ two unions. They have assisted tem in the industry by Janu­ each other in many past beefs. Throughout the strike, the ary 1. (Continued on Page 15) The employers, working through Cyrus Ching, chief of the .Federal Conciliation Service, presented the new proposals to the ILA's Negotiating Committee on Thanksgiving morning. ILA officials then brought a copy nf the terms to - the SlU's A&G Headquarters irt New York ITF Sets Date For Panamanian Ship Boycott On the West Coast, the CIO longshoremen have signed a pact with the op­ erators. However, shipping is still tied up pending set­ tlement of final details be­ tween the Pacific seagoing unions and the operators. Some of the 1,200 memberi£ of waterfront imions, AFL, CIO and independent, who attended the Thanksgiving party put on by the New York Fort Council. For other pictures of the gala affair see pages five through eight. Sfheme For Navy To Run AH Ships In Wartime Laid To Hungry Brass shipping industry itself who overlook the fact that once* the There has been a lot of talk in Navy took over it would be in recent years about the Navy tak­ shipping to stay; red tape, bu­ ing over the merchant marine in reaucracy, gold braid and all. event of another war. This idea of the Navy taking This talk comes partly from over the merchant marine would bureaucrats who would like to be sort of laughable if it wasn't get their hands on anything that that there is a good possibility means more jobs and more of it being done if and when power. It comes partly from the nation is faced with another Navy men who have the unex- emergency. A lot of propaganda plainable assumption that the has been fired in that direction. Navy has some magic power of The chief argument advanced super-efficiency for the merchant by those who propose such a marine, having become so very, scheme is that Navy manage­ very perfect in its own domain. ment would mean more effici­ And, sadly, the argument is also ency. advanced by some men in the That's where the laughs come in, for Navy operation of the merchant marine would result in something which, by any stand­ ards of private ship management, Payoff time is the best, would be anything but efficient. time to meet Union obliga­ Here's just a sample why: tions, such as the $10 General Fund Assessment adopted by To run 4,000,freighters on the the membership in the recent scale^that private companies ran them from 1941 till 1945, the referendum. Navy would have to enlist 1,000,That assessment goes into 000, extra men for sea duty, be­ your Union's General Fund, sides the horde of Waves, yeo­ ^rom which routine operating men, ensigns and Lt comnianders expenses are met. The wis­ for the shore-side "brief case dom of the membership's brigade." decision is borne out by the This is no exaggeration. fact that despite a three Uncfer civilian management weeks halt of shipping due and with merchant crews, an av­ to the ILA strike. Union erage size freighter like a C-2 services a.nd functions con­ takes a complement of from 40 tinued uninterrupted. Some to 45 men. Under Navy manage­ facilities, such as entertain­ ment the same kind of vessel ment, were actually stepped would require as many as 300. up. We're in the best financial The big difference inmanning shape we have ever been in. can hardly be attributed to in­ Do your part to keep it that creased efficiency. way by paying up yoixr as­ The writer was recently aboard sessment now. a Navy transport of this class which had a crew of 250. Her By JOHN BUNKER officers excused the sorry look of the vessel by saying they were short of crew. Such a ship, they averred, should be given at least 300 or more. For why? To fall all over each other, no doubt. A good crew of merchant sea­ men on a C-2 can keep her ship­ shape and Bristol-fashion day in and day out in any kind of (Continued on Page 15) where a summary of the agree­ ment was printed by multilith for distribution up and down the coast. SIU couriers delivered copies of the summary to ILA centers in the outports. BACK ON JOBS On Saturday, ILA members in all ports voted their acceptance of the new proposals, only four locals out of 71 finding serious fault with them. On Sunday morning, about 2,500 longshore­ men in New York and hundreds in other ports began working perishable cargoes at the new overtime rate. On Monday morn­ ing there was a full shape-up, with most of the men getting jobs. The SIU's participation in the Maritime trade unionists iri the International Transportworkers Federation, representing thirtyfive nations, voted last week to boycott permanently ships trans­ ferred to Panamanian and Honduran registries by international shipowners. Adopted at a joint conference of the International Labor Or­ ganization and the ITF in Geneva, the long discussed plan to halt the transferral of ships from countries paying high wages and requiring strict safety regulations will go into effect May 1, 1949. Panamanian and Hohduran ships hitting countries which are members of the ITF, and this in­ cludes all the major maritime nations, will receive the full effect of the boycott. Effective action on the boycott will not begin until May 1 so as to allow seamen and officers to pile off the ships due to be hit. In the meantime, the ITF is compiling an up-to-date list of ships against which action will be taken. BREAKING THE GOOD NEWS i Pajr-Up Time ...• - When the waterfront employers capitulated to the AFL Infemafional Longshoremen's As­ sociation, representatives of the ILA met with members of the SIU's Emergency Strike Com­ mittee to discuss distribution of an announcement of the new terms and how best to defeat commie attempts to foul up the beef. Left to right, seated: Joseph Manginelli, ILA: Harry Hasselgren, ILA Secretary, and Dave Roche, ILA. Standing, Paul Hall, SIU A&G SecretaryTreasurer and Lloyd Gardner, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent. m •iSI �IWillPFP Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 3, 1948 i; SEAFARERS LOG V. Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At yi Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 i 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 Real Brotherhood It was a gratifying sight to see some 1,200 waterfront workers from all unions joining in the Thanksgiving Day festivities sponsored by the New York Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Department. Invitations to the affair were distributed up and down the waterfront to all hands, regardless of their union aflfiliation. And the men who accepted the MTD's hos­ pitality came as individuals not as "official" representatives. They came for a good time, nothing more. There were no speeches. There was just good waterfront fellow­ ship. The atmosphere was one of dignity and mutual goodwill. . Had it not been for the table placards indicating the various union members invited, an observer would have thought those present were all from one organization. Everyone agreed that the sponsoring AFL unions of the New York Port Council had a worthwhile idea. Guests interviewed by the SEAFARERS LOG were un­ animous in voicing their appreciation for a fine Thanks­ giving Day that otherwise might have been pretty gloomy for many. Almost all asked, "Why couldn't we get together like this more often?" To the man, they declared that the sponsors had provided a wonderful opportunity for the promotion of better understanding and good will among all maritime • workers. 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 men from the several organizations fount through the act of ruBbing elbows at the dinner table and the movies that they had many problems in common, and that real brotherhood is possible among all maritime workers. A word of thanks is due to the following AFL unions who made this splendid holiday possible: Men Now h The Mtnme Hospitab Staten Island Hospital Teamsters Local 202; International Longshorerrien's Association; Radio Officers Union; American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association; Marine Division, ILA; Masters, Mates and Pilots; Sailors Union of the Pacific, and the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District. 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 to them. You can contact^your Hospital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Nice Going, ILA The men of the SIU, A&G District, are mighty happy to doff their white caps to the men of the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association for a job well done. Winning their strike was no small task. The com­ mercial press, taking the cue from tlje labor-hating Hearst papers, tried to turn public opinion against them, by emphasizing the purely temporary loss of business in East Coast ports while ignoring the fact that a longshore­ man has as much trouble these days getting up the scratch to pay the landlord and the grocer as anybody else. In spite of all the propaganda in behalf of the employers, the dock workers held fast. They let the employers do the yielding. As a result, they obtained the best longshore contract ever drawn. The men of the SIU, A&G District, are glad to have had the chance to support their Brother unionists . of the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department. In fact, the solidarity at the point of production displayed by our two organizations made it possible for the ILA to tie.up the coast completely without establish­ ing a single picketline. Nice going, ILA. BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C, GASKINS P. PEREZ JOSEPH E. GALLANT G. MALONEY JULIUS HENSLEY A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO J. HARRIS JOHN J. GEAGAN J. WATLER i, X X N. ROMANO MOBILE MARINE HOSP. J. B. MARTIN C. OLIVER A. BAUM A. SMITH S. LeBLANC C. HAFNER E. LOOPER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON S. P. MORRISS J. BRANDON XXX X P X NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE J. N. HULL F. CARDOZA S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO A. N. LIPARI C. B. SHIPMAN R. MALDONADO J. N. RAYMOND J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY * J. DENNIS LARS LARSEN P. L. SAHUQUE ' A. NORMAN C. VINCENT WILLIAM HUNT N. S. LARSSON THOMAS VELEZ G. R. ROTZ J. N. WOOD G. O'ROURKE M. J. LUCAS O. HOWELL E. C. EATON V. P. SALLINGS N. H. LUNDQUIST H. C. MURPHY t. X X A. WARD BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. L. GREENE R. FREY J. MAHONEY R. N. KELLY W. L. RICE 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 Ist and 2nd floors.) -Jt G. GASE J. FITZSIMMONS M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R. PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS XXX MEMPHIS HOSPITAL JOHN B. HEGARTY XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE C. ATHERIVE S. ZEIRLER �Frid«7< Deeemb«r 3; 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thzee WhyDo WeHelpOther Unions? By STEVE CARDULLG Over the past few years Seafarers have been on the receiving end of a first-rate education in trade imionism." To get it, they haven't had to reply overmuch on the Organizers' Handbook either, for they have been obtaining their learning on SIU, A&G, picketlines in strikes up and down the coast. Some of these beefs have been'our own. But many of. them, have been the beefs of other imions, . CIOunions as well as AFL unions, small unions as well as big ones. And thereby lies the point of this article for the beefs in which the SIU has been involved, especially those of other unions, have b?en the subject of forecastle discussion on SIU ships around the globe. In the shipboard bull sessions, some of our members, most notably the younger ones who have not spent much time in the trade union movement nor had much time to reflect upon its nature and significance, raise this question: "Why in hell are we always helping some other ryiion?" OLDTIMERS KNOW This is a question any oldtimer could answer easily enough. But for the benefit of the late-comers, who have had little experience in direct or supporting strike action, let's get the answer down right here in black and white. Let's look at the record and see just why in hell we are always helping other unions in their beefs. Actually the answer is simple enough: As members of the SIU we are part of the whole labor movement. We are part of the whole body of workers, and we are related to every other part. We cannot afford to be cut or to allow others to be cut off. The whole movement might bleefd to death. To bring the story back to the waterfront, let's get out the history book. American seamen have had unions for many years. But back in the old days, the real old days, seamen held themselves apart from the rest of labor, Perhaps, as seamen, they felt that-they were different from workers ashore. Not better or worse, but different. Whatever their reason, the fact that they had made a mistake in isolating themselves became tragically apparent during the great strike of 1921. The 1921 strike—actually it was a lockout—^was a -terrible defeat for seamen. The shipowners smashed their organization, cut their wages to a pittance and destroyed such conditions as they had gained during World War I. Loss of the beef ushered in the darkest period for American seamen in modern times. Yet, the strike might not have been lost had the seamen been following a policy of participating in the trade union movement ashore. Their own isolation cost them the support of shoreside organizations that might have turned the tables on the owners. Nobody ashore knew the seamen or their problems. As a result, no imions gave them any help. And a tre­ mendous amount of ground was lost which had to be regained many years later .in a series of bitter struggles. DIFFEREN'T STORY By 1934, the seamen had achieved somewhat closer relations with their felloyr unionists ashore, and the new status paid off. The great 1934 strike might also have been lost except for the fact that West Coast locals of the Brotherhood of Teamsters stepped into the picture to give striking seamen and longshoremen all out support. It was the truck drivers' help which • won the strike. And if you don't think that the 1934 strike was one of the most important beefs in maritime history just remember'this: It, was as a result of the 1934 strike that seamen eventually got the Hiring Hall, the hard, indispensable core of maritime . unionism. , However, the lesson of the need for cooperation with other unions was imperfectly learned by the seamen. ' In 1935, a year after the 1934 strike, they lost the West Coast tanker strike because they built a wall around themselves. They communicated with -nobody. Consequently, nobody knew much about ' their problem or their aim, and nobody gave them a hand. Steve Cardullo is serving, at pres­ ent, as Headquarters Representative of the SIU, A&G District. He has had wide experience iii various union ca­ pacities on all coasts. had won an NLRB election. But we were glad to have some help from the outside. Every Isthmian ship lying in or hitting an American port during the nine days the strike lasted was tied up tight. Finally the proud company gave up and cried "Uncle." Isthmian became SIU—to the amaze­ ment of the entire maritime industry including unions -and employers, American and foreign alike, for Isth­ mian's anti-union bias was known around the worldIt was a tough beef. Every Seafarer who was in it knows how tough it was. When it began, the ship­ yard workers pledged support. What was more, they backed up their words with deeds. Isthmian had several C-3s in drydocks at yards where the CIO men had contracts. Anxious to show their gratitude for what the SIU had done for them, the Workers in these yards refused to touch an Isthmian ship until the strike was ' over. It was stands like this one taken by the Shipyard Woi-kers which assured our victory. Let's skip 10 years and come up to 1945. By that time, the SIU, A&G District, which had been founded in 1938, knew thq score. Seafarers had learned that the way to assure the march of labor including the SIU was to promote inter-union cooperation whether be­ tween affiliates of the same union or among different unions. If one week they helped—^say—the Taxi Drivers Union, the next week the cabbies would help them. It was both a very practical matter, and an expression of the brotherhood of all who work for a living. In that year, 1945, the SIU, A&G instituted a conci-ete program of helping other unions when they GREAT PRESTIGE asked for assistance, of learning their policies and understanding the obstacles they faced. This program Since then, the SIU has helped many unions, among has paid off immeasureably. For one thing it has them the Farm Workers in California, the Hat Workers created a host of warm friends for the SIU among in Montreal, the Bakers in New Orleans, the Jewelry unions which never would have known of our exist­ Workers in New Yoi'k, the Shipyard Workers in New ence. Seafarers have walked" in their picketlines and Jersey, the Tx-ansit Workers in New York, the Res­ given them a hundred other services which spelled taurant Workers in Philadelphia, the Airline Pilots in the difference between victory and defeat on more Norfolk and other points, the United Financial Em­ occasions than one. Those friends have been good ployes in New York and the Longshoremen in their friends in our own times of need. Our friends helped us win the 1943 General Strike—not to mention the Isthmian Strike of 1947. Both would have been tough without them. Take the 1946 General Strike when we forced the Wage Stabilization Board to recognize the. pay increase the SIU had negotiated with the shipowners. It was in this strike that.the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department, which the SIU had been instrumental in founding, swung into action. All AFL , mailtime workers, teamstex's, longshoremen, tugboatmen, ship's officers, stood shoulder to shoulder in all ports on all coasts in the battle against the bui-eaucrats. The Maritime Trades Department was scarcely a month old, but it was to demonstrate the value of interunion cooperation as clearly then as it did just last East Coast stx-ike which just ended, and in Puerto Rico and elsewhere on other occasions. This is by no means week in the ILA beef in North Atlantic ports. a complete list, but enough are mentioned to convey "the idea. FRIENDS RESPOND Most of the unions who have come to us for Other unions followed suit. In Boston, the Hoisting assistance have been brother affiliates of the AFL, Engineei's refused to work colliers. In Baltimore, the butthe SIU, A&G District, has never balked at help­ Taxi Didvers cooperated with pickets. In Philadelphia, ing a CIO or independent union, so long as the latter the AFL Central Labor Union provided a mobile can­ had a legitimate economic beef. However, we have teen. In other ports on all coasts the picture was the drawn the line at getting mixed up in political ac­ same. tions. For political actions read "commie tricks," and A charter aii-line run by ex-GIs placed a plane at remember that the SIU fought the commies for years the SIU's disposal to transport men wherever they wWle other people were playing ball with them. Were needed. The same company also donated a Out of this policy of helping other outfits, the SIU limousine for the same purpose. Forthcoming from not only has received telling aid in its own disputes unions, restaurants, ginmills and other friendly outfits but has gained enormous prestige throughout the labor were food, medical aid and other contributions of movement. A case in point is the Wall Street Strike goods and services. The United Mine Workers' Presi­ of last spring. As a result of our activity in behalf dent, John L. Lewis wired, "If you need money, advise of the viciously exploited white-collar financial work­ me." President William Green of the American Fed­ ers, the SIU became known from coast to coast, and eration of Labor pledged all out support. Foreign received messages of acclaim from unions all over the seamen and longshoremen offered their backing. Does country. In Wall Street itself, stock brokers still anyone still wonder why in hell we help other unions? shudder when they see a white cap. After the 1946 General Strike, the SIU stepped up its program of helping out in the econoiruc beefs of SOUND PRINCIPLE brother organizations. When the CIO Shipyard Work­ The type of support given by the SIU, A&G Dis­ ers struck the yards of the Bethlehem Steel Corpor­ trict, to other unions is in direct contrast to the kind ation on June 26, 1947, Seafar-ers went out to the of support commie outfits are forever handling out. picketlines. The strike lasted until November 16 of The commies take advantage of a situation to fur­ that year, and many an SIU member got sore feet ther whatever the commie line is at the moment. On walking the eixtrances tcT the struck plants, most of the other hand, the SIU steps into a situation to fox'which were near Baltimore and New York., The Ship­ ither the principles of trade unionism. This means yard Workers won their beef, and SIU assistance was that the SIU is anxious to improve the economic lot a major factor iii the victory. This the Shipyai'd rf)f any union it assists ina beef. We feel that in Workers were happy to recognize. "You may count addition to thex'e being a Brotherhood of the Sea there on us for support at any time and anyplace," wrote is a brotherhood of the land—and in these modem their director of organization when the strike was over. days a brotherhood of the air, if our helping hand to This year the shipbuilders presented the SIU, A&G the Airline Pilots is counted in. In short, we feel that District, with a handsome plaque commemorating the there is a bx-otherhood of all workers, and that an help the union seamen gave them. However, the injury to one is an injury to all. Shipyard Workers had already returned the favor in This belief is manifested in the powerful Maritime considerable measure while their own strike was still Trades Department of the AFL. So firmly established in progress. is this creed among maritime workex-s, on the East BOLD STROKE Coost at least, that the Intex-national Longshoremen's In August 1947, the SIU, A&G District, struck the Association, which belongs to the MTD, was able to Isthmian Steamship Company the last of the " big strike every port from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to open-shop outfits. This was one of the boldest Portland, Maine, for 18 days last month without send­ strokes, perhaps the boldest, in the history of maritime ing out a single picket. Yet, not a ship moved. It was labor. Isthmian had been struck before and had the fii«t time in maritime history that a strike has successfully rebuffed every union which had tackled been won without pickets—or without broken heads, it. No Isthmian ship ever had-been tied up for any for that matter. In the old days, sailors worked when longshoremen longer time than it took the company to fly in a struck and longshoremen worked when seamen hit the plane-load of finks to man it. The SIU knew what it bricks. In other days there was bloodshed. On more was doing, nevertheless. Our strike was the climax of an intense two-year organizing campaign, and we (Continued on Page 15) �PfiMag, OtteniiiMtr 3. 1S4S T ff £ ^£dFAR EM « LO C Page Four Return Of MV PiHiee Boost To San Juan Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—As far as ship­ might be effectively exterminat­ ping is concerned in this Port, ed without the use of DDT, we can sum it up in two letters when, lo and behold, one such KG—no good! There are no more character fell right smack into Bull Line ships scheduled in our lap! from the Atlantic Coast this He happened to be the Sec­ week. As everyone knows, the ond Mate on the Bull Line scow, Longshoremen's strike has tied Hilton. The charges the mem­ them up tighter than Isthmian bers of the Deqk Department By JOE ALGINA most of the arriving ships in pect the company to do. If stiff drew up against him read like overtime. gdbd shape. 'Minor beefs were fines don't curb this practice; those on one of Hitler's hench­ NEW YORK—This port like all However, the SS Jean is ex­ found, to be sure, but all of crews shouldn't hesitate to bring men at the Nuremberg Trials. the rest along the East Coast, is pected in from the island of back in full swing now that the them were disposed of in short charges against such characters. SNOOPER Santo Domingo along toward the oi-der. On balloting: ' ond of the week. She left the Among other things, he was a ILA membership has won its CREW SETTLEMENT Occasionally men, returning strike. Seafarers here are re­ States before the strike hit. From snooper, a blow-hard, a user of from long voyages, have com­ turning to the ships they left A beef on the Locksley, the Mobile - New Orleans area foul language when addressing comes the Waterman Wild, Ran­ members of the crew, the tenth when the strike began, and men settled by stiff fines at shipboard plained that they believe it un­ ger. Things generally run pretty AB on deck, and he had even are. being dispatched to vessels meetings, deserves a few words fair that they were unable to smooth aboard her. We don't threatened to throw the Carpen­ loaded since the end of the of print. It seems that men on vote on an assessment. The strike. ' expect to send more than one ter overboard to boot! the Locksley, and other Robin answer to these brothers is that The week not only saw the or two replacements to her at ships, too, have been missing the it is impossible to keep the ballot Well, something had to be movement of many men back to ship while in Southeast African boxes bpen until all brothers done and to be done quick. And the most. the ships but also saw the arrival From letters received by mem­ to make a long story short, ports. These aren't accidental vote as that would mean waiting bers around the Hall, we gather something was done. With the of a good number of vessels in misses, the men have been hav­ as long as a year. However, in the MV Ponce will be in San cooperation of • the Bull Line for payoffs. If they take cargoes ing too good a time ashore and the usual voting period the great Juan some time this week. If Steamship Company and" the and call for crews, the upsurge just didn't bother to return to majority of the membership get so, she will save us from having U.S. Coast Gliard, this would- in shipping should continue into the ship, figuring they'd pick it a chance to vote and those not voting would not influence the to report a slow week. The be Bligh was put on the beach next week. up in the next coastal port. The ships paying off here this Ponce has been out on a good where he belongs. It's a bum practice and one results. trip and she should take a gang And that. Brothers, represents week are the Raphael Semmes that should be halted. The Lock­ FEW MISS VOTE of the beachcombers off of our justice 1948 style! A long way and Governor Groves, Water­ sley crew did the right thing Men from most ships hit port hands. Many of them have been from the justice in vogue a man; Steel Worker, Isthmian; when they hung stiff fines on during a voting period and have awaiting her return for a long, scant hundred years ago when Carolyn, Frances, Beatrice and the offenders. ' their say, it's only a small flogging was the usual reward Suzanne, Bull; and the Locksley long time. By cracking down on this minority that misses out. There for having your pigtail with one and Goodf allow, Robin. Two practice the crews show that is, however, compensation in the DUSTY CARDS knot too many, and when it was additional payoffs were the Sea- they are desirous of keeping fact that if one misses voting in Their shipping cards are dusty always a mad rush to see who trains New York and Texas. their ship in order. It shows, enoiigh now to make the jobs would get what chow there was Patrolmen back on the water­ too, that they intend to live up one referendum, he usually is when and if they happen. Frank­ —the crew or the cockroaches. front after the strike layoff found to the contract, just as they ex- around for the next one. Another matter—one that also ly we'll sort of hate to lose We have come a long way brings occasional beefs — this these Brothers. They're a spirit­ since those days. Let's keep time from the Patrolmen, is that ed bunch and keep the Hall what we have fought for and of men who want to skip paying alive and the center of heated earned! their dues and assessments at discussions on almost every sub­ the payoff as they prefer to pay ject under the sun — especially up in their home port. This is a about girls and ships, in the constant pain in the neck to order named! By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Patrolmen. The dues and assess­ All in all it has been more Several crews have re­ ment go to the same Union and Things are still in. the groove eight sign-ons. All in all, though, than usually quiet on the San ported that some men axe serve the same purpose regard­ down here in the Crescent City. shipping looks a helluva lot Juan waterfront, except for one sailing Bosun only because less where they are paid. Only such things as the weather brighter than the weather, and incident which most certainly of the wages, and show none Patrolmen paying off a ship are not as bright as the name,will, beyond a doubt, hold its bears repeating here. We had of the cooperation required own or improve for the next like -to bring the membership up no sooner finished reading Bro­ of men holding down that implies. ther Volpian's fine article in the rating. Several Sure thing. Brothers, old mo­ month or so, at the very least. to date in dues and assessments. instances Having to impress upon members November 19 issue of the LOG ther nature has once again hit have been reported .on ships VERY MILD the pointlessness of paying dues on bucko Mates and how they operating from Puerto Rican us with a deluge, and one's in their home ports takes up We've noticed several oldtimthoughts turn to foul-weather ports. ers from up yonder snowball valuable time, both for the An SlU Bosun is a man gear, canoes, ducks, geese, and way. All seem to have South Patrolmen and the crewmembers. who works with the crew. all the feathered fowl that have America on their minds — it The time to pay up is at the Your Union battled hard to arrived -fiere. 'As soon as the seems that the yarjis Salty Dick, payoff. The result is the same have the Bosun — not the beasts of the hair-covered type "Whitey" Tannehill and others no matter who handles the pay­ start an-iving, we are going to Mate — handle the job. If tell must be taking root. Any­ ments. start building our arks. I won­ you sUp as Bosun, you are By GAL TANNER to work as a conscientious der how Noah managed that way, some of the Brothers want While on the subject, the to go down there and see for Patrolmen also find that men Bosun should. If you can't, contraption. MOBILE — Shipping continued themselves. Moreover, it's all aren't aware of the various as­ Shipping picked up as pre­ slow during the last week with or won't, work with your true fellows. The senoritas (I sessments: AOA, Strike, Build­ a total of ninety-two bookmen shipmates, don't take the dicted here last week, though am told) all look like-they were ing," etc., and it .takes a lot of job. there is a luU this week with and seven permits shipped. There just stepping out of a Hollywood explaining to show these men only three payoffs and six or were three payoffs and two signstudio and are as friendly as Per­ the score. This is a matter in ons including one with continu­ sian kittens. As Arthur Godfrey which no Seafarer should be in ous articles. would say about Chesterfields, the dark. It's been explained . Ships paying off for the week' "they're mild too!" My wife over and over again in the cases were the Corsair, and Pilgrim reads this, Brothers, so I'll stop of old, established assessments. of- Alcoa, and the Beauregard By EDDIE BENDER right here! But if a man doesn't know about and Morning Light of Water­ Balloting continues briskly a recently adopted assessment he man. Sign-ons were the Warrior with all hands taking an active should check the LOG. and Beauregard, with the Morn­ The membership has ruled that new men, as wrfl as a refresher part in getting the vote , out. dues and assessments are to be to oldtimers who seem to forget DO THE JOB ing Light and Iberville on con­ The slogan adopted around here tinuous articles. Ships leaving paid at the port of payoff. This this now and vthen, the Patrol­ Now that shipping is back on a Mobile this week were headed should be done aboard ship at man can bd found in the crew's is: "Vote now or hold your peace normal plane, men shouldn't for Puerto Rico, Japan, Korea, the -time of payoff while the messroom during the pay off. A for anothdr year at least!" have tod much trouble shipping man need not go to the trouble STRIKE NOT FELT Greece, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Patrolman is aboard. in the rating they desire. How­ Belgium, the Netherlands and It is hard to see how a man of looking around Jhe ship, and The Longshoremen's strike on ever, when a slack period comes the bauxite run. All payoffs and can fail to ,do this at the proper then claim that the Patrolman the East Coast did not affect the,along it is not unsual for ABs time, unless he intends to de­ was not aboard. This is a very Port of New Orleans except for and black gang men to take jobs sign-ons were smooth. Minor beefs were settled on fault on his obligation to the poor excuse and cannot be ac­ the Beatrains. The Seatrain New as Mess men. Unfortunately, two transit ships — the Steel Union. For infraction of this rule cepted as reason for not paying Jersey has been tied up here for when these men go aboard the Vendor and the Steel Chemist a permitman vasS lose his per­ the fine exacted for this offense. two weeks. However, the com­ ships they tell the rest of the mit, and a bookman stands the If, however, you should ever pany did not lay the men off, galley gang that they're only do­ of Isthmian. likelihood of a $25 fine. Waterman has two C-2s ready pay off a ship without a .Patrol­ and may shift the New Jersey ing this for one trip and don't to go into the Coastwise run Some men take their money man aboard—and this very rare­ to the Havana rijn and tempor­ care for the work. when the ILA strike is settled, and pile off the ship without ly happens—stop in at the near­ arily lay up the Seatrain New It's tough that these men have and another two will go into squaring up their account with est Hall before going anywhere Orleans, since the New Jersey to shjp out of their ratings, but this service at Weekly intervals. the Patrolman, who is the Un­ else and get squar,ed away. This is the faster, better and newer at the same time, no matter what It looks as though the shipping ion's representative aboard ship. wiU save you from appearing as ship. We also understand dhat job they take, they are expected will continue slow for the fol­ Such men can have very little a free-loader. There is an .SIU Waterman stopped her coastwise to do the job to the best of their lowing week, with neither ma­ regard for or interest in their Hall in almost all ports where trade run for -the strike's dura­ ability. They signed on as MessSIU ships pay off. If not head tion; but they kept on full man and it's their job to do the jor companies having anything Union. For the information of the for the nearest Hall. crews. to speak • of scheduled. Messman's work. Shipping In NY Resumes With A Bang SlU Bosuns Weather Rugged, But Shipping Is Good, New Orleans Reports Mobile Shipping Continues Slow From The Sixth Deck ESI �rtidmr. Btomabn.9» MM- TBE SEAFARERS LOQ Page Five r^i 1200 ^om Maritime Unions ' Ei^y Gain Dinner In New York NEW YORK—You couldn't have done better at the Waldorf for 20 bucks a plate! " There was celery soup. There was turkey with trim­ i' ' ^ W''-'--'- r '- '• . ?r ' -, - I F <•. •? ^ ' ; "• . iSisllWPsif; PP^v Considerable credit for the first-class holiday dinner must go to Brothers Bennie Gonzalez (left) and Ray Gonzales—they're not related, They did a bang-up job preparing and roasting some 50 turkeys and supervising the menu. They were ably assisted by oldtimer David Heron, who looks on. mings. There were mashed potatoes with rich gravy, green vegetables, salad, celery and olives, There were apple, mince and pumpkin pies—and even lemon meringue pies for those who didn't go for traditional holiday fare. To wash everything down, there were steaming hot coffee and as much ice-cold beer as you wanted. Even the cigarettes were on the housA AFL PARTY This was the Thanksgiving Dinner put on by the AFL Maritime Trades Department at Headquarters of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District in New York, Invited werfe all maritime workers, regardless of union affiliation, idled by the longshore strike. And some 1,200 Seafarers. Longshoremen, Pursers, Radio Operators, NMUers, CIO Marine Cooks, SUP members, Tugboatmen, independent Marine Firemen, Masters, Mates, CIO Engineers and Teamsters accepted the invitatioik Their union credentials were , admission tickets. Even the Army Service were made Transport welcome. Representatives of the unions affiliated with the MTD's local Port council conceived the idea when they realized that Thanksgiving was going to be a gloomy holiday for hundreds of strikebound maritime workers. So ^ot to work. They planned a sumptuous holiday meal, with entertainment to round out the day. Invitations were distributed up and down the New York waterfront: Joining the waterfront unions in putting on the highly successful affair wa.s Local 202 of the Brotherhood of Team.sterSj whose members drive produce from the docks to market. SPONSORS Signing the invitation to the dinner were: Joseph H. Papa, President of Local 202 of the Teamsters; Joseph P. Ryan, President of the International Longshoremen's Association; Cap­ tain Bill Bradley, President of the ILA's Marine Division; Thomas Hill, New Yorlt Agent, American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association: Fred Howe, New York Agent, Radio Officers Other Parties Maritime workers in New York were not the only ones to enjoy Thanksgiving din­ ner. Accounts of parties in other ports are coming into the LOG telling of holiday festivities along the water­ front. Since these reports were incomplete at press time.- they were not included in this issue. If full details are available next week, the LOG will carry the story— with pictures if possible. Pre-dinner activity revealed scenes like these. Brothers are cutting generous portions of delicious meringue and* pumpkin pies. Plenty of elb^w grease was applied in the galley to keep it up to SIU standards of cleanliness. No one did a halfway job. p:'?! Union; Morris Wcisberger, New York Agent, SUP; and Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SIU A&G District and Chairman of the New York Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. The entire operation v/as man­ ned by members of the sponsor­ ing unions. New York Patrol­ men Ray Gonzales and Bennie Gonzalez headed a staff of crack SIU Stewards Department men who purchased, prepared and served the bang-up fare. MOVIES, TOO White-coated waiters moved efficiently as they set tables. Signs on tables indicate names of unions, whose members partook of feast. There was a good turnout from every maritime union; Before and after eating, guests relaxed on the third deck where they watched the telecast of the Penn-Cornell football game, and viewed two full-length movies plus short subjects. STATISTICS: 1,200 pounds of turkey (contributed by Teamsters Local 202); 100 pies; 12 gallons of green peas; 7 gallons of as­ paragus; 300 pounds of potatoes; 2 cases of cransberry sauce; 2 cases of celpry; 2 gallons of olives; 6 cases of oi*anges; 3 Paddy McCann was one of cases of apples; 50 pounds of asthe hands who worked fast Sorted nuts; 160 loaves of bread; carving helpings of turkey in 75 pounds of butter; 5 kegs of beer; 30,000 cigarettes, ' the galley. �Page Six TnE Ample seating accommodations were arrang^ for the 1.200 guests of the Maritime Trades Depcirtment. Above is a view of one of the three' dining rooms in which the gala dinner was served. SEAFARERS LOG Fiidar« Deoemb*r 3< 1848*- These men were among the first to be served. Soup and the main course were served at counters. Appetisers, desert, beer and coffee were brought to tables by waiters. llliilli This Brother kept the guests well-supplied with pie. icecold beer, olives, celery, bread, butter and the rest. No won­ der all hands expressed a wish for another such affeiir. H. H. Guenther (left) and 'Walter Gisczak announced their, enthusiasm over the whole af­ fair right from their table. They said they'd like to see it done more often. Signs on tables only indicated the .names of unions whose members had been invited. Men from all unions sat together at the same tables and the great majority thought it was a great way to become better acquainted. a:.. None of the helping hands tackled his job more sincerely than Chief Cook lAesper Grover. who hopped tables. Grover said he enjoyed his job almost as much as he did eating the dinner. . Only thing the guests were asked to do themselves, was to discard their empty plates on the way oub as the Brother on extreme right is doing. Without a single exception, all guests'complied with the request. �•Friday, Decatiiiber 3, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Cordial Service J Craclrv SIU Stewards Department men like the ones pic­ tured here put in a hard day's work. These Seafarers served as Messmen, and didn't iind the time to eat until all the guests had finished. M • -'i ;',j3 -1 m :•» I •3 m. <e| One of the Stewards Depart­ ment men who did' a bang-up job serving his SIU Brothers and their guests. The sign says ROU, but SIU members and their guests sat where they wished. ^ Seafarer Mel Dorfman (right) decluedt "The food was great/. and- it was. served in first-rate style. i I'll. bet there isn't a man who wouldn't agree with me on this. I know that a great many of the men who are here certainly would have gone without a Thanksgiving Day dinner if it hadn't been for the New York Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Department." �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 3. 1948 Movies, Smokes Top Off Day's Festivities One time a man wants a smoke and wants it bad i£ after a good dinner. The Maritime Trades Department took care of this too. giving everybody a pack of cigarettes when he left the banquet halL Before the festivities began, men from all the maritime unions gathered in Beaver Street waiting for the door to open. Union books were their admission tickets. After dinner, the guests went to the third floor to relax. Thoy watched televised football games until the sound pictures got under way. Two fulllength features headed the bill. Crowd of men in rear of photo above are rwidting for elevator to take them to one of the Ihrof dining rooms. Brothers seated in foreground hvre Some 30,000 cigarettes were distributed to the guests, who could pick their favorite brands. This marked the end of the first phase of the festivities. There was plenty more to come. Tired but contenteia, these men have just served the last guests and are now getting - taste of the' holiday fare themselves. Service at tl^e Waldorf at 20 bucks a plate couldn't have been better. abready eaten and ate walthing a footbidl contest via television. It was^ a '.'M: • -'ureat'day'fdr-all'present.'" • K.;i i iji-- t i rI �Friday, X>minber 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINIITES AND NEWS Representation, Spic And Span Hall Make NO Hard To Beat — Member irS TEE HABANIERO! The New Orleans Branch settles beefs—and fast, stated Eddie Mooney, Pas­ senger Steward, who was recently on the Alcoa Corsair. In New York after a quick trip up from the Gulf, he's loud in his praise of all SI.U Branches, but feels the rep*• resentation the membership*"Why," he exclaimed, "they are Diamond Hitched is getting in New Orleans waxed and shined till you could just couldn't be bettered eat off of them! There is one thing for sure," he continued, anywhere. "the winos and performers had Hitched by the Deck Main­ tenance of the Diamond Hitch, whose name wasn't given, was the 210-pound catfish shown. Catch was made in the Paranana River, Dutch Guiana during a recent trip south by the Alcoa vessel. To bolster his claim, Brother better steer clear there. These Moohey gives an example. characters are dealt with sum­ Recently "a beef was phoned marily, and can kiss their books into the Hall at five o'clock in good-bye if they' start tearing the evening. The building super- down Union conditions in New intendant and Patrolman closed Orleans." the Hall and" rushed right down Mooriey's feeling- is that on to the ship. Everything was thOs ships you can't beat the co straightened out on the spot operation and efficiency of the with no hangovers to foul up crews shipping out of New Or­ the trip. With J. Jones behind the squeezebox and Chico waving leans today. Passengers have re­ Sailing in and out of. New peatedly told Mooney that they the maracas, the hot latin rhythm is too much for Brothers Orleans from July through Oc­ have never seen such well-man­ Click and Fernandez, who show the rest of the crew how tober on the passenger ships, ned ships, or such service on it's done. Scene is the Alcoa Patriot's No. 4 hatch during Mooney had plenty of opportun­ American carriers. The passen­ a recent trip. Pic was submitted to the LOG by Luigi ity to corroborate his favorable gers, about three-fourths North Perciballi, AB. initial impression of the ijew Americans and one fourth South Hall and its efficient operation. Americans, have turned in re­ He thought it tip-top shape in ports favorable to the crews, to the first place, but found it to the company offices, pointing up be improving each time he what Seafarers know: that SIU dropped in. The loudspeaker, the seamen are tops in the industry! movie projector, the showers— In conclusion, Mooney revealed all additions or improvements. that there is solid membership The laundry problem on their ship, solved through SLICK SHOP cooperation behind Agent ShepAs a crack SIU Steward, h^ pard and the whole Branch or­ the purchase of a washing machine, crewmembers of the especially noticed the floors. ganization. SS Steel Worker this week voiced the hope that the near Clean Togged Worker Crew Asks Washers On SIU Ships ^future will see all SlU-contracted* ships equipped with complete facilities for the dispatched from Kiel, Germany, atures 'the oil flowed very washing and ironing o f finally • broke the ship out slowly. through eighteen inches of ice. The return crossing set a rec­ crews' clothing. The temperature ranged to ord of eight days from Gotten­ ^ The crew's sentiments were thirtj^-eight degrees below zero. burg to Ambrose light. A 20- embodied in a motion carried at Heavy fog and ice extended well knot Victory, she only used 18 a shipboard meeting held just out into the Baltic. of her 33 nossels most of the prior to the ship's payoff in New time, for the prop was half out York this week, the end of a SLOW WORK of the water. All in all, con­ 111-day around-the-world trip. In the meeting, which was Eight days were spent in cluded- Correll, it was a swell chaired * by Lester Long, ship's Gottenburg, Sweden taking on trip. 3,500 barrels of oil which had to However, so few ships go there Carpenter, the Isthmian crew be brought in truck tankers that it looks like Brother Correll also voted to leave the crewfrom small storage depots inland. will have a tough time getting purchased washing machine and irons aboard the- ship for the Of course in the low temper­ back to Finland this winter. benefit of the oncoming gang. In making their move the re­ tiring Seafarers requested that WHITE CAPS ON THE C RE SAP the new crew take good care of the equipment and keep it re­ paired. Brother Long, who re­ ported on the crew's activities to the LOG, stated that the crew of the Worker during the trip found the machine a tremendous aid in keeping clothing clean, and morale high. CREW USE ONLY In using the machine the crew made no restrictions as to hours or frequency of its use; the only qualification being that it was solely for the use of the un­ licensed personnel. Commenting on the crew's de­ sire that all ships be equipped ' with washing machines and ironers. Long remarked, "if the men on the ships would kick in five bucks apiece, crews would have . no more laundry worries. The days of lugging ashore a seabag full of dirty linen would be While caps, haizy chests and shorts seem to be the uniform ended and the crews would be abodrd the Thomas Cresap, Isthmian. At least Brothers Ernest togged in crisp, clean linen at the payoff. After aU, our motto Buch, OS; Lefty, Oiler; and Les Keith, AB, would make it is An SIU Ship is a Clean Ship appear so. Pie was taken while the ship was in Calcutta —to me that means the crew's recently. gear, too." 1947 Trip To Finland Makes Seafarer Yearn For Encore With the winterwinds blowing around the country most seamen are eyeing south-bound vessels headed for the tropics; Seafarer Theodore Correll, however, re­ membering his voyage to Fin­ land last year at this time, would instead, choose a return visit to that frozen Scandaniyian coimtry. In spite of the difficult weather sure to be encountered in the crossing and in the Baltic, Cor­ rell figures the pleasure met in seeing the cities and people of Finland, which he "calls Paradise, would be well worth it. CONVINCING clothed and lovely, cigarettes brought 3,500 marks per carton, and the people were very friendly to the seamen. They even wore pins -bearing* the American flag. The ship discharged slowly, for the coal had to be shoveled by hand, with both men and women working oh the docks. Accord­ ing to the law, women must work unless they have a family at home, even school children must work after school. But with all this, they are happy people who are rapidly re­ pairing war-damage. Correll de­ scribes Helsinki as a beautiful modern town, with good restaui-ants and fine brownstone and concrete buildings. The populace there cannot forget, however, that the Russians took civilian hostages and hanged them during the war. His resume of the trip made last fall aboard the Knox Vic­ tory presents a strong defense ' - of his sentiment.: • ; Leaving a Baltimore coal pier the 5th of September, 1947, Cor­ rell recalls, the trip was an THROUGH ICE eventful one from the beginnihg. After a rough crossing, the^ ship After sixteen days in Helsinki, was lost for five days until get­ the ship moved through three ting a position from anpther ship inches of ice to Kotka,- thirtj' off the North Coast of Ireland, . miles away, where the rest of the After taking fuel in South­ cargo was discharged in seven hampton, she proceeded through days. In this little* town near thfe Kiel CanaL into the Baltic, the Russian border, the liquor where the Captain earned the was cheap and there were many name of "One Revolution" Swee­ night-clubs. ney, because of his habit of call­ Suddenly" the weather changed ing down to the engine room for from brisk fall weather to the one revolution up and one revo- frigid arctic cold, which her­ iufion • down. And no wonder— alds the winter festivities of the plagued with heiavy fog and'' a country. Then work stops and German pilot, whom he did not everyone enters into skiing and trust, the ;Gaptahi had his ship winter sports. •;: ^^roimd. thr*^,times before mak- Fifteen feet of snow fell in a ihg port. week. When the ship tried--to -. y-if Once in Finland it was another leave, two Finnish tugs could do -^..vmatter. vThe girls, were cleanly ribthihg with her. Icebreakers, m M �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Frldaf, December s, 1949 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings JEAN. Oct. 27 —' Chairman kept clean. One minute of sil­ Ivan Vante; Recording Secretary ence for departed Brothers, Fritsbert Stephens. The stand­ ft ft ft ing of the membership was re­ AFOUNDRIA. Oct. 24—Chairs ported by the Delegates. Motion man Ernest Metts; Recording under New Business by Joseph Secretary O. Bodden. The Ship's Coolon and F. Vargas, that deck Delegate reported a beef about department toilets be painted, the Bosun. There were a few new locks put on doors of sail­ hours disputed overtime reported ors* quarters, drinking fountain in deck and engine departments, to be installed in engine room, i^otion carried under New Busi­ and new coffee urn to be inness to have coat hangers placed staUed in crew's messhall. One in passageway outside of the minute of silence for Brothers messhall. Under Good and Wel­ lost at sea. fare there was discussion on how to improve the food which was ft ft ft THE CABINS. Oct. 24—Chair­ covered proper dress in mess- terrible. The dissatisfaction with man Carney; Recording. Secre­ roont and cleanliness of ship. the Bosun was also discussed. tary Carrigan. Previous minutes One minute of-silence for Broth­ One minute's silence for Broth-_ read and accepted. Brothers ers lost at sed: ers lost' at sea. Boaller, Barnes. Carney and - ft ft ft i t. X Ploppert. Delegates, reported on ALCOA CLIPPER. Oct. 24— STEEL ADMIRAL. Oct. 3— the standing of the- membership. Chairman Duke Hall; Recording Chairman M. L. McCarthy; Re­ The meeting went into Good and Secretary. Frenchy Blanchard. cording Secretary Li L. Pickett. Welfare where it was pointed out Previous minutes read. Ship's Ship's Delegate reported beef on that the Stewards Department Delegate reported that Brother the chow. Some disputed over­ men are not required to paint, Engelhart still has beef about time reported by the Engine but that they may paint their the air-conditioning system with Delegate. Motions under New own quarters voluntarily for Chief Engineer, which would be Business- that tables and chairs overtime if the Deck Department turned over to the "Patrolman be built back aft for feeding is too busy to do it. Brother upon arrival. Department Dele­ local longshoremen. Good and Barnes spoke /on tife milk situa­ gates reported on standing of Welfare covered moving Messtion. The radio in crew's mess- membership. The. treasurer re­ men's foc'sle, improving foocT, room to be repaired. One min­ ported a balance on hand of getting salt tablets for engine All reports accepted. room, and a warning to watch ute of silence for Brothers lost $79.32. Motion carried under New Busi­ police in Has Tanura. One min­ at sea. ness to fine anyone leaving cups ute of silence for lost Brothers. BY HANK in messr.oom or throwing butts "On A Slow Boat To China" may be just a popular song on deck 50 cents. Collected fines right now but all the brothers on the beach in SIU halls to bci, turned, x)ver to hospitalized from Boston all around to Frisco are hoping they were on a brothers if. Seheles. elected slow boat to anywHere... One brother .grabbed a tanker for SHij>'s: Delegate. Uhder Good ^d Crurzuiao and Denmark and signed on twelve month articles ft ft ft ^ Welfare it was suggested that the with a possible shuttle run Out of the Persian Gulf. When FAIRXSLE4 Oct. 2'4~«hairmBn Ship's Delegate see the Steward ft ft ft we said we hoped the North Atlantic won't be tough he an­ G. W. Braxtan; Recording Secre­ about any changes' in the food STEEL ADMIRAL, Oct. 27-^ swered "duck soup"...Speaking of food, we're glad to hear tary C, Wrighft No beefs re­ that the crew wanted. The Sec­ Chairman A. Schroter; Recording : that SIU brothers (especially those on the beach a long time ported by the Delegates. C. ond Cook asked Brothers to stay Secretary C. McMullen. Reading trying to stretch out their last few bucks) and AFL mates, Wright was elected Ship's Dele­ out of galley during meal hours. of minutes of previous meeting. skippers, longshoremen, radio operators, pursers, and truck gate imder New Busines's. The Ofie minute of silence observed The Engine Delegate reported' drivers enjoyed the Themksgiving turkey dinner at our hall meeting went into Good and for departed Brothers. the trouble with the Second As­ last week. Welfare where suggestions were sistant straightened out. Motion made^ to install clock in the rec­ 4. t carried under New Business -to • Brother Warren Woodill had his Thanksgiving dinner up in reation room aft, !o check the change the Second Cook's hours. , Boston, but his brother Woodrow had his turkey, beer and cig­ ship's radio, to investigate the Motions to have Shii)'s Delegate arettes Beaver Street style... We hope Brother Patrick Daugherty condition, of the innerspring have steam turned on in pantry, in the Ellis Island Marine hospital has been receiving those weekly mattresses. The crew was asked and to warn the crew Messman bundle of LOGS to pass around. By the way, we read recently to make less noise in the pas­ to get on the ball or be replaced. • about a seaman complaining that merchant seamen were being sageways and to control drinking Discussion under Good and Wel­ discharged from the Ellis Island Marine Hospital to make room aboard ship in foreign ports. One fare on shortage of food and sup­ for displaced persons from Europe, We doubt this has happened. minute of silence was observed plies, and painting of PO messHowever, if it's true then it's mighty unfair to our seamen and for departed Union members. room. Delegates asked to see •ft ft ft should be investigated. GOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 19 Skipper about beefs. One min­ ft ft ft THOMAS CRESAP. Oct. 24— —Chairman Frank Albere; Re­ ute of silence for departed » 4^ & Chairman Wagner; Recording cording Secretary John Tilley. Brothers. The December issue of True magazine has a, fine Irue book length story called 'The Last Great Days of Sail" by Secretary Kuhn. No beefs were Previous minutes were read and ft ft ft reported by the Department accepted. The Delegates re­ ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Oct. Allan Villiers. Buy a copy before your ship sails. After reading it you'll appreciate your job during these modern Delegates and their reports were ported hll full books, and no 5—Chairman J. Garrison; Re- ' accepted as given. Motion car­ beefs pending. Luke Collins was cording Secretary John R. Mi- days of going to sea and your membership in the SIU. ried under New Business to try elected Ship's Delegate by ac­ chaelis. After the reading of pre­ any man performing while drunk clamation. Motion under NeW vious minutes and acceptance of The following oldtimers may still be anchored in town: G. before a five man committee. If Fleming, M. Newhoff, L. Aviles, L. A. Marsh, A. Jepson, A. found guilty he is to be fined not Business for 4he stewards .depart­ Delegates' reports, the meeting " ment to clean the .recreation went into New Business. Motion Quincnes, R: Zaragoza, J. A. Morris, R. Rowan, Andy Thevik, more than $25. Proceeds to be room, the engine department to carried to have the Chief Engi­ C, Bonafont and T. Wabolis.... Big Roderick Smith grabbed a donated to the LOG or such ship and 100 miles but of port she broke down and they came back charity as the majority of the clean the laundry, and the deck neer get the fresh water tanks into proper shape and to replace in again. Roddy wants to know if this counts, as a trip and calls crew may direct. A vote of department to straighten the gaskets in defective portholes. messhall on the night watches. for a discharge? The only thing it does do, Roddy, is give you thanks was given to New York Under Good and Welfare the 1 Carried. Motion caixied for each a chance to grab a few more boxes of cigars for the trip. Patrolmen Louis Goffin. Jimmie man to be responsible for re­ membership was asked to leave S ft J. Shashan. and Freddie Siewarl, placing cups and for leaving the the laimdry tubs empty arid Last week we read another ridiculous editorial in the for their good work in settling laundry in good shape after us­ clean after use. One minute, of New York Times, claiming that maritime workers were solely the ship's beefs. General discus­ ing. Cleanliness of ship was dis­ silence was observed for lost responsible for our merchant marine being so small today and sion imder Good and Welfare cussed under Good and Welfare. Brothers." the exit of thousands of seamen from the industry since the One minute of silence for lost war. The editorial reads—"As a matter of cold fact maritime Brothers. workers, either ashore or afloat, have contributed virtually ft ft ft nothing on their own part to ameliorate the rapid post-war STEEL VOYAGER, Oct. 1— decUne of the merchant marine...The conviction grows that Chairman Kelly; Recording Sec­ it is idle to hope for general comprehension among maritime retary R. P. Herald. The Diele.workers of the simple theory that they must share the indusgates' reports and the previous ^s responsibilities and do something to help maintain a minutes were accepted. Motion strong competitive merchant marine." carried under New Business to bring charges against men in we say the anti-labor newspapers in America never tell the Stewards Department who put people that the shipowners laid up thousands of ships, transferred out different food for saloon than hundreds of others to Panamanian and Honduran flags and alfor the crew mess. Motion, made . lowed the Maritime Commission to sell many ships to foreign for the Deck Delegate to request nations. The shipowners and the Maritime Commission are en­ that adequate soap be issued by tirely to blame. The seamen only wish to sail the ships under jJie Mate. • Carried. Under Good VKdreCTtHBSIU/ decent wages and conditions. How in the world can they be and Welfare it was suggested blamed for lack of cargoes, lack of dollars in the world and that each man take care of his chsmging subsidies? If the shipowners can operate ten ships then own cot^ that more juices be putfh^ can operate fifty ships now. out, and that the messrooms bh ^Juecfhon ms8+iVi >s are bemb held r^uiariu m all A®C5 poris . A well - rr^romexi Seofoher fe a ciredCh -te hmSe.l'^and-h Ms mhFs.M^ks, if-a pom'f-'b c:^r\dard poHicrjpkf/e t'on CUT and RUN « s, '?Btfrecr YOURSELF/ �Friday. December-3, 1948 T HE S E AFARERS LO G Says Social Security Law Harms Seamen To the Editor: •I believe it was in the LOG 'that I saw a short article, ex­ plaining the principal features of the Social Security Act. The article did not mention, however, the fact that while So­ cial Security time for seamen starts Jan. 1, 1937, they did not begin paying into the fund until Jan. 1, 1940. Therefore, a seaman who becomes 65 in 1950 and wishes to retire, his earnings for ten years would be averaged over only 13 years. This would give him a much lower average monthly wage on which his benefit payments would be based than he has actually earned. If he has worked steadily dur­ ing those ten years, he may have the necessary number of quar­ ters to his credit, but probably not much more. If at some time he signed on for a voyage in Sep­ tember and did not get back till after New Years, he would have lost that quarter and been put down as idle, though he worked all the time. Or again, during th^ war he may have been away for .six months or a year (as many were signed in March or June and stayed out till the following year). In this case he would have lost quarters three and two, respectively.'-Not only that, but his earnings for those long voyages would have been put down for the following year, thus crediting him with only what he earned before he left for that year. It is the same with the income tax. Suppose he earned $6,000 on one such voyage and earned at least $2,000 more later on that year for a total of $8,000 in all, with possibly $500, or $1,000 the yeaj before. Only $3,000 would have been credited to his Social Security account. Of course, he would be entitled to a refund of the tax he had paid on the other $5,000—but try and get it! Even an unlicensed man could easily have earned the $3,000 limit every year between 1940 and 1950 and feel that he had averaged $250 per month, and thus be entitled to the maximum monthly benefit payments. But actually he would get much less. He would probably do well to average half of that at most, or $150 per month. So, from the above' i t can readily be seen that the Social Security Act, like the Income Tax Law, while favoring the sea­ men slightly in the matter of subsistance in the main, worlcs against them. The Unions should get together now and call the attention of Congress to this deplorable state of affairs. A correction should be made when the law comes up for revision sometime next year. Ole Grindabl GOOD SEAFARERS GET TpGETHER AT GEORGIE'S, ^ Blasts NMUer's Bid To Free Aliens From Union Battles To the Editor: In the recent issue of the NMU Pilot of November 19, 1948 ap­ peared a letter by a member of that union, Valdis Zazis, in which he raised a loud protest against Panamanian ships and the ex­ ploitation of alien seamen by the shipowner. The subject of Panamanian ships is nothing new in the American shipping indusj^ry. In the year of 1940 the Standard Oil Company transferred twenty ships to the Panamanian registry, employing German seamen on these ships. When the United States entered the war. Standard Oil, in a patriotic, flag-waving gesture, transfeiTed these same ships back to the American flag and interned the German seamen in a prison camp on the Hudson. This self-same seaman argues that alien seamen, "If they take pai-t in any strikes against this exploitation by American ship­ owners to get shed of such dis­ crimination as practiced in the American industry today, they will be blackballed and de­ ported." Does the writer of such a .statement realize that Ameri­ can seamen took the same chances for years in organizing American ships, that today per­ mit this present alien to enjoy the fruits of his labor? BY DIRECT ACTION Iheir glasses in a toast to the cameraman are left to right—Seafarers Ray Cole. Vince Kuhl. Fred Reiddi and Frank Hall. Scene is the George Washington Bar, the SIU men in the port of Norfolk. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK One of the boys saw the movie out bringing back some LOGS,, Someone said, if you can't "Goona Goona," with a cast of I mean. The LOGS ar-e sent boost, don't knock! I would like Balinese gals, and now he wants there regularly by our Union, so to add, if you can't take a joke, to ship for Bali, "Goona Goona," I ask Mr. Braga for a few copies don't dish one out! ... Tommy by the way, means love potion for your shipmates... If you're Griner told the crew about his ... "Bull" Sheppard is not the interested in butterfly trays, alli- experienced in the Middle East. i gator hand bags, or any other He claims all the pickpockets in owner of the Bull Line. What officer made this remark j article, buy there ... Keep posted Port Said are organized ... Would you cross their picketline? to passengers: "You needn't by reading the LOG. •worry about . tipping the boys. } I hear the Bernstein Steamship Jose Casiellon, Butcher, has They get good union wages." Did Company wants its ships equip­ saved enough money to go I say officer?... A short time ped with cafeterias, instead' of home to Cuba for a vacation. ago, I boarded an NMU ship, dining saloons. Pretty soon there While he's there he doesn't •the Argentina, and I was really won't be any staterooms — just want to see meat—just frijoles surprised. I found it very clean. dormitories ... What Second Ba­ and arroz ... Captain Clark It seemed, however, that there ker bought a Cadillac? When (B.A.) will return to New Or­ was some friction among the he's drivihg through the city, he leans. Captain Cooley will re­ crewmembers. That's why I'm turns on his radio loud .to' at­ place him ... And the Delta suggesting that all SIU mem­ tract attention. office is now located in Puerto In the current annual elec­ bers read the NMU's paper, and Nuevo, near Dock B. Whenever possible, board its tions, we have a chance to "Tiger Lil" in Rio has lost contracted ships. I just want you vote for officials of our Union. her heart to "Red" McConville. to see the difference between Be a good Union man and vote Sez she: "I've met many seamen for the right man for the job. them and SIU ships. but 'Red' has something no one Remember, it's your Union, so Again the boys are specu­ else has." Perhaps that's the rea­ lating in pesos. I bought ^quite. do your duty and vote ... By son he's afraid to go ashore reading this paper, you'll be a few in Rio for eight to one. there ... Eleanor Jaimoy is smil­ posted on what's doing in mar­ Now. here in B.A.. we're geting these days because .she~gets itime. ling ten and perhaps in a few The price of whiskey has more pesos for her dollars. days twelve, Presidente Peron Two of the crew had the of Argentina says he would gone up 20 cruzeiros. The price rather have his right arm cut lists now call for 90 cruzeiros, same idea. Both took a coke off than ask for a loam If he about $4.50 .., Mr. Utney of the to their girl friend and she keeps his word. I'm sure the Delta Line office in B.A. is a turned out to be the same boys will make a few ^dollars. good joe. He'll see to it that girl. It happened .in Santos and anyone taken ill is taken care were their faces red... Why I'm buying, too. So many of us will stop at the of... Dana Dennison missed the does Mrs. Johannson have Florida bar in Rio' and return ship a short time ago and during shampoos? We know, but do •to the ship empty-handed. With- the time ashore he was married. you? Page Eleven These conditions were not ob­ tained by bleating for more poli­ tical action, but by the use of direct-action on the part of workers aboard various ships and in such manner organizing as a group to create a solid front against John Shipowner. As an example, take Isthmian, recently organized by the SIU. Do any seamen of the opinion of the NMU member who makes such outlandish statements, be­ lieve this company welcomed a union on its ships? Isthmian, like Standard Oil, is interested in one line of business: profit at the least expense to itself. Does this NMU member real­ ize that every unorganized ship we have in the American indus- CONVALESCING TANKERMAN EYES LAKES SHIPPING To the Editor: I- was hospitalized in Japan and have been on the beach here .since being returned to the Marine Hospital at San Francisco on May 1. I have been a tankerman for many years, and at the time of my illness was on the USNT Mission Purisima as Elec­ trician. shuttling from the Per­ sian Gulf to Japan and Korea. Before the affiliation of the SIU-SUP. I held an SIU book, but now belong to the SUP. I would greatly appreciate it if you would send me the latest issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. I have been out of touch for several months. Also I would like to have the addresses of the SIU locals in Wisconsin and Chicago as I may sail the Lakes for a while. G. D. Jones Anligo, Wise. (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ ing mailed to -your address. You will find the addresses of all SIU Halls, including tho^e in the Great Lakes area, printed in the directory on page IS.) try today must be organized by the American seamen who take the chances of being discrimi­ nated against and blackballed just as much he claims will happen to the seamen on Panamanian ships? Let us suppose the .10,000 alien seamen he refers to carry the opinion that they canpot strike or defend the prin­ ciples of the union in which they hold membership. Let us sup-, pose they fear deportation and blackballing, which he empha­ sizes so strongly in his letter. Let this NMU member realize also that regardless who the in­ dividuals may be there are al­ ways many men who try to avoid picket duty. What then is to stop his alien brothers from sailing these Pana­ manian ships during a strike? In every war we can always find the traitor to any cause, willing to sell out his country or union for money. ^ Why don't the alien seamen picket these Panamanian ships now that they are members in good standing here in United States and feel their union, the NMU, will back, them up on such a decision? Bleating for political action hasn't stopped the shipowner from transferring his ships to a foreign flag. DEPEND ON OWNERS This NMU member writes: "If legal entry and the right to strike cannot be gotten by alien seamen, they will have to live on big-hearted shipowners' money." This .statement is suffi­ cient enough to figure the char­ acter of this NMU man. He has told all seamen in the maritime industry that he carries #the backbone of a jelly fish. Were this NMU seaman inter­ ested in Amei-ican labor history, the writer could go on for days it telling him of the American and alien seamen who gave up their lives and liberty that other sea­ men in our maritime industry could enjoy the fruits of their saoifice. This NMU member protests that you get only 120 dollars and no overtime on these Panamanian ships, and the own­ ers feed you as they like, and if you kick you're fired as an agi­ tator. Isn't that terrible? Perhaps this NMU member can understand how the SIU suc­ ceeded in organizing Isthmian. The members of the SIU under­ stand the discrimination that would be practiced by the com­ pany, yet they sailed these ships —as organizers—many of them being aliens. The SIU first started organizing these ships back in 1938. By sticking to the fight they whipped John Ship­ owner by direct-action, not the political action you have been bleating for these many years. When an individual admits he lacks the courage to piole-st slave labor and will subject-himself to starvation on a merchant ship without even a protest, then theie must be something lacking in the character of the indmdual. M\ Book 312 AHENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner "store while you are at sea. You can't, take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. w.-ii •la •'3 •"i �T HE Page Twrtre SE AF AM EMS L0 G FtUkY^ December 3, THE HQMBEBSmP SraOKS Smacks Chops Oyer Thanksgiving, Blasts 'Institution' Holiday Meal To the Editor: The Seamen around Whitehall and South Street, have just fin­ ished celebrating a most happy Thanksgiving, due to the efforts of the N.Y. Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Dept. On Thanksgiving day at 51 Beaver Street, at the headquar­ ters of the Union, a wonderful dinner was served, consisting of roast torn turkey, chestnut dress­ ing, cranberry sauce, creamed mashed potatoes, green peas, celery, two kinds of salads, three kinds of pie, coffee, beer and many other "goody-goodies" that the writer is not able to remem­ ber, due to the fact that he is still so full of all of these yuriiyums that it has affected his memory. In line with MTD policy of ex­ tending the hand of friendship and fraternity, all labor organiza­ tions, regardless of craft or af­ filiations, were invited to partake of this bountiful - Thanksgiving spread. Members of practically every waterfront union attended this feast and in union brother­ hood ate Thanksgiving turkey and 'goody-goodies' until they were filled up to the brim. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. ^ In marked contrast, a word about the institution on South Street that is supposed to be a •non-profit organization,' founded for the purpose of helping des­ titute seamen. NO FREE FEED This institution saw an oppor­ tunity to take advantage of the poverty stricken condition of the seamen, due to the long tie-up in shipping, and put pressure on them by charging $1 for what was supposed to be a Turkey Dinner. To be sure that all sea­ men understood that there would be no free turkey dinner, they advertised in that most conspicious place: the lobby, that the Sweatin' It Out i diimer was to cost them a buck. This doUar feast, fed to those who were able to scrape up a buck, consisted of a very small piece of turkey that was put on cold storage in the Year-of-Our Lord 1865, a few old gee'd-up vegetables that Noah heaved out of the Ark and a cup of last's year's coffee—all of this wonder­ ful spread only for a buck, a buck that no seaman on the beach had or could get. No doubt this policy was adopted by this institution as gesture to the ship owners; namely that they were ready too to get hardboiled and show these seamen and longshoremen that they had better settle this strike, or they stood ready to furnish finks as usual, the same as they have done in the past. ENRICHES OPERATORS Begging letters by the millions have been sent out over the years, telling well meaning peo­ ple how much good work this institution is doing for seamen. Through this constant barrage of WHERE GOOD FOOD MEANS GOOD LIVING propaganda, a golden harvest has poured in to support a high-class bunch of first-rate con men and women, who operate under the guise of religion and charity to enrich themselves at the expense of the seamen. Contributors, donators and endowers to this institution are led to believe that most services are free to seamen, and that such services that- are not free are to be had for a very anall cost. Any seaman knows that there is no service free 'in this institu­ tion, except malarky, and I understand now that they want to assess you a'small charge for that, claiming that you might go into the gardening business and use it for fertilizer." To mention the many rackets that this institution indulges in would be too lengthy. After all, seeing^ is believing. Those- who contribute or donate to this out­ fit should take a stroll around and become a guest for a few days— their eyes would be opened. "Spun Yarn" 'Tood worthy of a song" might be the caption to this picture, as M. Sierra, Cook, serenades on his* friring pan while A. JockeL Night Cook-Baker displays one of his hot mince pies. At the table Chief Cook J. Renosia gives Chief Steward T. Foster a "fuU House." Trollops Rate Over Seamen At Bremen Red Cross; Bose To ihe Editor: Here are a few things for sea­ men to remember when the great, "charitable" American Red Cross asks (or should I say begs) for donations: On our arrival in Bremen, we were informed that only U.S. military currency was to be used ashore and possession of foreign currency is prohibited and pun­ ishable by military law. So, af­ ter drawing a few script dollars I meandered uptown to visit the "At Ease Club," sponsored by the American Red Cross. I asked the young lady at the information desk where I could buy a few stamps with which to mail some letters. "I'm sorry, sir," said the pretty maid, "we can't sell stamps to civilians." Then I sat. down at the Snack Bar, a very lovely room' with cosy little tables, music and soft lights, which was filled with soldiers and their pretty Ger­ man frauleins, eating, drinking and chatting. After a fifteen minute wait, I called a waitress and asked for a sandwich and a cup of coffee. "I'm sorry, sir;" she said, "you may sit here, but I can't serve you—only military personnel." . ^"IT'S A SHAME" It was the same story at the soda fountain and candy coun­ ter. I did manage to buy a copy Check It—But Good Aboard Ihe Steel Maker,-and all ready to sail when the ILA strifce ended, Czewmemher Riefcy- Risheak, AB^ ia shown •»a»irwij things easy in hia ioe'sle. I'- Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adeqiuate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. of "Stars and Stripes," though. I went back, to the information desk to give the young lady a little information on how I felt about the Red Cross. She said, "Yes, it is a shame that soldiers can bring prostitutes in here and buy them anything they wi^, while • American" seamen can't even buy a stamp; but' those are our orders, and we are not to blame." So I took my script, changed it on the black market, and spent my German niarke in an enemy" gin mill. That's it boys! When the Red Cross wants to pin liiat little tin flag on you for a generous donation tell them to get it from the Germans! Give them a knock whenever and wherever you can, because as far as the Red Cross is concerned an American sea­ man isn't as good as a German streetwalker. Frank Bose BUSY BROTHER CHECKS ON GEAR AND CREDITORS To the Editor: I'm SUP 456&, and I'd like to say hello to my shipmates. If any of you Brothers have any in­ formation regarding, my gear, which wax lost on November 15, on the Madaket, please contact me at 59 Clay Street, San Fran­ cisco. If there are any debts that I have not paid, please let me know also; for I have been too busy lately to attgnd to these matters. Here's to a bigger organiza­ tion! I Edward J. Bovickf" Assembled in the messroom the crew goes to work on the Stewards Department's gaslronomical delights. Seafarer in the center is A1 Wilk. Ship is the Gadsden. AmericanEastern's heavy lift vessel. Student Wants Facts, Asks For Log To the Editor: When I saw in the local papers that SIU men who were helping the ILGWU were arrested in New York, it made me realize how much I miss news of my former shipmates since I have taken time out from sailing to attend the University of Tusa, I know from the treatment the newspapers gave the UFE strike that I'll never get the v/hole pic­ ture from either the newspapers or the .national news magazines. Therefore, I am anxious to get the LOG in order to keep up with such events and with my former shipmates. For the boys whose interest run to such things—which I think covers the entire member­ ship—^let me say that these Oklahoma gals are strictly all right. Perhaps I just naturally prefer these Midwestern, cornfed women, but to niy way of thinking, anyone who prefers others should have his head ex­ amined! ' .• :.r- I'm looking forward to those LOGS. James A. Strickland (Ed. Note: You are now on the mailing list for the LOG.) HURRICANE MEN PROTEST BEING 'SHORT SHEETED' To the Editor: I am writing at the request of the crew of the SS Hurricane concerning the sheets that are placed on our ships by the con­ tracted companies. On nearly every ship that we sail .today, we have to put up with the stupidity of some ab­ sent-minded purchasing agent who orders sheets that are way below the size necessary for the standard "type bunk. We try to make out by the "nip and tuck" method; but in the end i|'s likd Yehudh—it just isn't there! Therefore we recommend that the purchasing agents of all our companies be notified of this nuisance" and be asked to do something about getting the proper sizes. • John D. Canlrell, Jr. �Ezidny* l>«cnnnb«T TH E SEAFARERS IMS LOG Page Thiitem Payoff Rule Pro: Feels Favoritism Halted By Ruling Job Security "Given Up In Rule Following are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union trans­ portation rule. The rule calls for men to take trans­ portation money iind.pile oft when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. All possible steps have been taken to give equal space in the LOG to both sides of the controversy. To the Editor: must wait four weeks more for called cliques aboard them and another job, he may not be able they remain aboard ships for It is the desire of the follow­ to maJ^ ends meet. I'm very much in favor of the long periods.' They shine up to ing Brothers to put on record the ruling in effect at the present the Mates and Engineers in Brothers will say that it is fair way we feel about the present time in regards to the shipping exchange for favors tl^at the offi­ rule requiring men to accept to one and aU, but that is not so. rule of men accepting transpor­ cers toss to them. They do over­ their transportation and pay off It will affect oiu: largest shipping tation and leaving the ship. time work without the payment ports more than any other, for the ship. I believe the ruling will help of overtime in exchange for time men from New York will be We, the undersigned members forced off ships in the Gulf and not only the men that are wait­ off in port. That in itself is of the SS Evistar, think that the West Coast although there will ing on the beach for a chance against all our Union stands for. present rule forcing men to ac­ not be enough steady-run ships to ship, but also the new men Our Union has run into quite cept transportation is unjust and from outports to absorb the extra coming aboard these ships. a bit of difficulty because of is not the job security that is men that return to New York, Many of these ships have so- some of these men. When our given to us in the by-laws of the for example. Negotiating Committee met with Union Constitution. If this prac­ some of the shipowners to renew tice is continued,, it will lead to NEW RUN the contracts, the companies a group of locals instead of a wanted to eliminate the trans­ National Union as we have now. Waterman is now planning a portation clause, because of a lot To the Editor: new loop from New York to of men remaining aboard ship Furthermore, it places a Europe and back to the Gulf. I believe the membership after accepting their transporta­ Union man in the position of los­ There they wUl load for the East should look at the following tion. ing his job at anytime if the and return to the West Coast, facts and weigh them carefully m ship happens to go to an outport. where they will load again for when considering the transpor­ I think the Union has fought hard to get us where we are To the Editor: This is an added hardship to aH Europe and back to New York. tation ruling: now. Let's all pull together on Brothers that have financial re­ It benefits the membership as this ruling and keep our Union I am definitely in favor of the On this run the New York sponsibilities that must be met a whole when men accept trans­ on the top of all the wages and transportation ruling now in ef Crew would get four or five portation money and get off the conditions in the maritime in­ feet, for the following reasons: on time each month. If a man weeks, the Gulf crew three is forced to leave after only four ship. dustry, where it belongs. It prevents crei^embers from or five weeks employment and months, the West Coast crew A change was made in our Don't forget that SIU also three months, and the New York becoming company stiffs, which shipping rules a while back that stands for Sailing In Unity. crew on the coastwise trip to means entering into deals of prevented shipboard promotions. the Gulf only five or six days. This assured ,us that in the fu­ Harry Banner neglecting to put in for over­ This could not be considered ture we would never have com­ time in return for favors. There To the Editor: fair to all hands. Also men with I pany stiffs or cliques on our is always danger of this when families could not move to other We, the undersigned, wish to ships. Now this transportation ports qs present conditions won't men stay on the ships too long express our opinions on the re­ rule operates the same way. allow this. and especially v/hen they start cent transportation rule. This There are men in the SIU, who To the Editor: Therefore, be it resolved that kicking back transportation question has been argued pro and came into the Union with newly I believe that when a ship the rule be changed so that a con and most of the fellows here money to the company. organized ships, who have stayed man may accept or reject the comes in and the crew has trans­ in the Gulf seem to think that with^the same ship and company The second reason, which is transporation as is provided in and have never shipped out of portation money coming to them just as important as the first, is it is one of the most outrageous the agreement. the Union Hall. By forcing occa­ they should take their money that it insures an increase in rulings ever inforced in the Union. sional job turnovers on these and get off. Signed by 21 crewmembers jobs. When a crew receives ships, the transportation ruling In the first place most of us SS Evistar transportation and piles off, the will assure that good Union men Reason 1. It would create a men in that port have to 'fur­ fellows were at sea when this better turnover of ships and give (Ed. Note: On this special sail the ships. nish a full crew for that ship rule was voted on. The Brothers Waterman run referred to, some fellows a chance to get who did vote in its favor seem This means the shipping list wiU Then this ruling offers help whether the ship engages a to have misunderstood just what out that would otherwise have decrease and more men will ship to Union men who have been on crew in New York or Mobile, faster than they have been able they were voting on. This rule .the beach for a long time wait­ to wait for a long time. she makes a trip to the Far as it stands now will allow a ing for jobs. And don't forget Reason 2. It gives some guys th do in the past. East and to the West Coast, that though you may be the a chance to see what the Union It will also be a great help man to work for only about loads there and makes a trip one getting off a ship today, tlie Hall looks like, when they have to our Brother members who seven months out of a year. ' to Europe, then back to a final In other words, fellow mem­ same rule will help you off. the been homesteading a ship. I have are aliens. bers, your job security is being port of discharge on the East beach on a later day. been on ships where a newcom­ I sincerely hope that the mem­ Coast. This was done by spe­ So, Brothers, when the time er had no say; for the majority bership will get together behind taken away from you. A man cial agreement in order to al­ comes to vote on this ruling, of the crew had been on for this issue for the best interest with a wife and a couple of kids low the company to enter the can't possibly hope to offer them think carefully of the many nine or ten months and thought of the Union. security as long as this ruling run. Without this agre«nent benefits it secures for the mem­ they owned her. 'the ships*would never have Joseph Carroll stands. bership, and vote for all crews Reason 3. It also breaks up gone into operation, and we ^ A lot of members will say to would not have the jobs on to accept their transportation the possibilities of some of the you that we fought a long time them today. If the final port when they are entitled to it and guys turning intg company men, to acquire this transportation of discharge at the end of the get off the ship! and it discourages the officers clause in our agreement. This is double run is other than the George Mihalopoules from getting too buddy-buddy To the Editor: true enough. But don't forget port of engagement then trans­ with the crew when you have a we fought for the right to hold portation will be paid—though At the last meeting held on greater turnover. board the SS Lafayette, we had a job without being intimidated, it will seldom happen. I am a firm believer in taking a discussion about the new for a long time before this ruling the transportation money and transportation ruling requiring was ever thought about. To the Editor: getting off. Even if you are mar­ a man who signs on the ships in That is one of the main things 1 can't see how anyone can be ried you can afford to stay on Mobile and makes a trip to any Unionism has fought so hard to opposed to the present Transpor­ the beach a couple of weeks foreign port and then, back to offer us. Now we are Ibtting it To the Editor: now and then. I say collect your New York (or vice versa) to ac­ slip through our .fingers. tation ruling if for no other I am a member of the SIU and reason than that it protects the transportation money and get cept transportation and pay off Signed by 6 book men on my return from a trip I read the ship. Transportation clause in our of!^ T. mite in the LOG about how an Al­ Agreement. Under the old ruling Some of these trips are only coa crew felt about the the new a man accepted transportation six weeks runs, and that's not transportation rule. and stayed aboard, giving the such a big payoff for a man who shipowner a bargaining point to may have been on the beach for This crew is very right. I also To the Editor: eliminate the clause. five or six months. have a large family and know To the Editor: One of the SIU slogans has We, the undersigned membei-s what it means to be forced off a If he refused transportation been jbb security. How can this of the SS Mae, do hereby ship and not be able to bring A lot of men want to stay on in order to stay aboard he was strongly oppose the new trans­ home enough money to fuUy technically guilty of buying the the ships despite the fact that be job pecurity? rights from Mr. Shipowner to the agreements provide that in Another thing, it would be im­ portation ruling requiring aU support my family. What good is it for me to get stay aboard, which certainly is order for a man to get his trans­ possible to collect unemployment members to accept transportation not the proper attitude of " a portation he must get off. insurance in a case like this. The money and get off the ship re­ this transportation money to gardless of the length of the trip. come back to New York not good Union man. If these men stay on the ship, agreement we have with the We further recommend that knowing when TU get another I say, accept Transportation, the men on the beach don't stand company- covers the transporta­ this ruling be brought before the ship? tion deal. Why not leave it that get off and give the guy on the a chance to get out. Men who entire membership by putting it way? I feel that a man is entitled to want to stay on the ships don't beach a chance. He'll have to do on a baUot for a voting period stay on his ship as long as he is want to see another man get a The crew voted to go on record the same for you! Here's for a a satisfactory worker and has his least thirty days. bigger, stronger and smarter break. Let's make it a square as being against this ruling and Signed by 25 crewmembers dues fully paid up. deal all around. to^have it repealed if possible. SIU. Peter Anchundia Georgo Meaney SS Mae Frank Gustav Signed by 33 crew members To the Editor: Favors Purpose Sees Job Boost Claim Error Urges Support Ask Repeal Sees Protection Questions Rule Asks Square Deal •». Ask Ballot 1 �-.f. ^ Page Fourteen THE SE AF ARERS LO G Friday, December 3, 1948 Seafarers Okay New Orleans Hospital l.-Slr' Convalescing Seafarers relax on lawn of the New Orleans Marine Hospital. Brothers in photo above are, standing (left to right): Timothy Less, H. H. Hamilton, J. N. Hull and B. W. Biggs; seated (left to right): Howard Jordan, C. J, Vincent and A. J. Ward. Less has been hospitalized more than 18 months as result of an automobile accident. At right, a staff dentist treats patient in hospitcd's modern dental department. *One Of Best In South' During the past month, representatives of the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District of the SIU have been visiting U. S. Marine Hospitals up and down the coast, interviewing sick and injured Seafarers, doctors, nurses and other members of the hospitals' staflfs. In addition, they have taken scores of photographs of hospital activities. Purpose of these visits is to give the membershipthrough the medium of the SEAFARERS LOG—a clear picture of what's being done medically for seamen. In photo above, a seaman is being examined in the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat clinic, which SIU men claim is tops. The hospital possesses the latest medical equipment for all types of treatment. In photo right, a patient is being treated in what the Brothers refer to a# the "hot box." Brothers V. P. Sailings (in ^heel chair) and H. C. Murphy find the company of two unidentified hospital staff members mighty pleasant. Murphy, who has been in the hospital for 18 months, says he hasn't a single beef with the treatment he's been getting. Neither does Sailings. In submitting the material for this page, the SIU in the Port of New Orleans reports that Seafarers "re­ gard the New Orleans Marine Hospital as one of the best hospitals in the entire South." Previous issues of the LOG contained roundups on Ellis Islapd, Mobile, and Baltimore Marine Hospitals. Next week's issue will carry a pictorial report on the Marine Hospital in Boston. That mass of machinery is all part of the treatment necessary to enable Brother E. J. Smith to walk well again. He's been in hospital 22 months wait­ ing for a smashed knee-cap, sustained in a motorcycle accident,- to mend. .He's coming along okay, too. �Friday. Dacambef 3. 1348 Pa0« nfleeB THE SEAFARERS LOO Sees Hand Of Hungry Brass In Scheme' To Give Navy Wartime Control Of Ships ILA Victory Releases Vessels On East Coast of authority and authority loves (Continued from Page 1) to be recognized. John Bunker, author of this weather. They can keep her vacation was cut to 1,350 hours (Continued from Page 1) That the merchant seaman arlidie. sailed during the war chipped, soogied, and painted of work a year. The hiring rules and looking like any good Amer­ as a member of the SIU. .He wants none of this bowing and SIU gave the ILA all out sup­ were changed so that pnce a ican ship should. Why then has retired his book and is now scraping, that he doesn't show^ port up and down the coast. man is hired he is guaranteed a should a similar ship in the Nayy waterfront reporter for the the least awe when standing in' In New York, where the com­ minimum of four hours' pay. De­ the presence of gold braid, irri­ mies tried to horn in on the need a crew of 300? Efficiency Christiait Science Monitor. tates some Navy men beyond situation, SIU pickets helped dis­ tails of the welfare fund are can hardly be the answer. hats and well-intentioned bpt words. They think it shows a courage stooges from entering a still to be worked out. Always a good laugh for. a uninformed civilians that the lack of discipline. NO COOL-OFF commie-ruled meeting. Early one merchant seaman is the way merchant marine lacked disci­ morning, another complement of It is well for both services to The ILA began negotiations on they take in a hawser on a man pline during the war, let's re­ Seafarers helped break up a July 5. When the union threat­ remember from time to time o' war. member the record our cargo that the American. Navy grew commie effort to picket the Army ened to strike; the employers For a light spring line which carriers made in delivering sup­ out of the' fighting merchant Pier in Brooklyn which the ILA obtained an injunction against any good freighter's crew can plies to the fighting fronts. Any­ service-^from the days when all did not strike. In all ports, ILA a walkout, just before the old haul in and coil with three or where the freights were needed, Yankee freighters moimted guns members were offered the full contract ran out on August 21. four men, the man-of-wars men the merchant service took them and a sailorman was as handy use of SIU facilities. The injunction was granted im­ will muster about 25 hands, to through. There was a minimum with a cutlass as he was with a der the Taft-Hartley Act and CHOW TIME the accompaniment of numerous of saluting, perhaps, and precious halyard. It was the undaunted The SIU also played a leading was supposed to provide a "cool­ commands from lieutenants and little heel-clicking and "sirring", spirit of the American merchant ing off" period. petty off.icers. They don't haul but the old rust buckets sailed sailor, tbe man who showed no part in planning, preparing and When the injunction expired -m the line with well co-ordinated the seas, nonetheless, loaded with awe for tradition and lords and serving the Thanksgiving dinner early last month, the employers muscle power, using the good old the ammo, guns, tanks, high test gold braid and rank, that put the which the New York Council of stiU refused to make a reason­ "heave-ho" and bending their gas and the food that kept the Navy on the seas and which Jjp the powerful AFL Maritime able wage oCr"5.v», '^d declined to backs to the job. They vail grab Allies fighting on. fifty different survived in it in strong measure Trades Department put on in discuss a welfare plan. The ILA New York. The dinner was held hold of the line and, when the fronts. More than 90 per cent of to the present day. at headquarters of the A&G Dis­ membership had no choice but officers give the word, start run­ the oil that was Used in World The surest way for the mer­ trict in New York at 51 Beaver to use strike action anyway, and ning down the deck with it. The War II came from American re­ the theory of the "cooling off" result is a 75 per cent waste in fineries and was carried across chant service to remain inde­ Street. All maritime wprkers period was completely invali­ manpower... hardly an example sub-infested seas by the mer­ pendent, for the merchant sea­ idled by the strike were invited dated. man to remain a well-paid regarclless of their union siffiliaof ship-board efficiency. During the- strike, about 250 chant fieet. worker in a private industry^ is tion. ships were strikebound, of which Any sailor knows the Navy is Could inefficiency or poor dis­ for the merchant marine to Under the new agreement, 50-odd were SlU-contracted. no magic machine divinely en cipline, we ask, accomplish a job police itself untiringly. It should longshoremen in ports from dowed with omnipotent powers like that? Hardly! try always to be well disciplined, Portland, Maine, to Hampton More than 20 of the latter were caught in New York. of super-efficient management To the charge of "inefficiency", well trained and efficient. Roads, received a boost of 13 Nothing moved from East But to keep the brass hats from the merchant seaman can, of Discipline, not heel-clicking or cents an hour for straight time Coast ports except tankers and kidding the public that they are course, always bring up the sub­ saluting, is always important. and 19V2 cents an hour for night coal ships from Hampton Roads so blessed, the merchant service ject of "Pearl Harbor." That and weekend work. The raises which are not worked by long­ If one lesson can be learned had better start telling its story, debacle, however, is best forgot­ from the terrible ship losses of P^ought the straight time rate shoremen. There was no walk­ ten. too. to $1.88 an hour, the overtime out on the South Atlantic or 1942, it might be the fact that FOUGHT WELL To the charge by some brass rate to $2.82 an hour. Previously Gulf coasts, but the ILA served Every sailor of the merchant stricter shipboard discipline the employers had offered in­ •otice that those coasts would service .who sailed the ships dur­ could have saved many lives creases of only 10 and 15 cents. be tied up if any ships were ing World War II is moi-e than from skippers down to coal pass In addition, the eligibility for diverted to them. The southern ens. Discipline (better coordina­ willing to extend due credit to one week's vacation was reduced ports were affected, however, tion between officers and crew) the Navy. He remembers those SIU, A&G District destroyers to 800 hours of work a year, because coastwise shipping was cauld have saved Hundreds of and DEs that rolled . BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. and the eligibility for two weeks' halted. men from death in the Carib­ their way along the convoy lanes Wiitiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 bean, jn the Gulf, and along the BOSTON 276 State St. in the North Atlantic, helping ' E. B. Tiliey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 fight off the subs and taking a North Atlantic coast. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 terrific beating in turbulent seas. DO THE JOB GALVESTON 308V4—23rd St. "Those bluejackets," as any mer­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Discipline at sea involves three firmly rooted in the principles (Continued from Page 3) MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. chant mariner will admit, "were things. than one occasion, notably in outlined above. Any deviation Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 good Joes. They had to be to It is, first of all, the willingness 1934, men died for the cause of from these principles would NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. bounce around on their little' E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ships and go back for more." to do a job quickly imder orders unionism. The waterfront labor mean the end of our Union, and NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. The merchant seamen remem­ both for the safety of the ship movement has come far along would be a severe blow to the Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 and from a keen sense of job organizational lines since 1934, labor movement everywhere. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. bers, too, those fighting ships o Seamen, longshoremen and work­ But there will be no deviation, Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 the U. Su Navy that slugged it responsibility. PHILADELPHIA...614.16 No. 13th St. out with the Japs at Guadalcanal It is also the pride that a real ers in related fields have learned for Seafarers aren't built that Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 He knows the sailor takes in a good ship. This to depend on each other as well way. "We'll always come to the SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. and Okinawa. aid of our Brother workers in Navy boys in the Pacific spent is a sort of a subconscious dis­ as upon themselves. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 The reason the SIU, A&G Dis­ the struggle to improve wages SAN JUAN, PJL 252 Ponce de Leon many tedious months plowing cipline which instantly marks a Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 from one atoll to another as the well nm ship from a scow whose trict has been able to help these and conditions. That's our SAVANNAH ... .^ 220 East Bay St. fighting ships bridged the long crew "don't care, don't want to, many unions and help them ef­ policy and wel'll live by it. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 fectively is because of the unity TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. sea road from Australia to Japan. and just don't."" of purpose possessed by the That's why in hell we are al­ It is, just as importantly, a R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Sure the Navy did a bang up membership. This unity is ways helping some other union. WILMINGTON, Calif., matter of every man being quali­ job.. No one says they didn't! 227 Vi Avalon Boulevard fied for the rating he's sailing But...and this is a BIG but. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. That doesn't mean, the Navy is under. This is a kind of profes­ HAnover 2-2784 any moi-e qualified than it ever sional discipline which the good SECRETARY-TREASURER was to run the merchant marine, merchant seaman takes as a mat­ Paul Hall The SEAFARERS LCXJ as the official publication of the Sea­ service and the Navy have their ter of course. It's the kind of DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION own chores to do and the nation discipline which spells the differ­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish, Llhdsey Williams will be best served in any future ence between the life and death to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler emergency if each of them con­ of men—^the survival or sinking their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Joseph Volplan centrates on doing its own job of a ship in event of an emer­ the LOG sent to you, each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. gency. best. SUP As long as the merchant ma­ One thing about the merchant However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Service which irks the profes­ rine can take care of itself along hall, the LO(j reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 sional Na\o^ man is the lack of these lines and can get its story which you can M out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St, over to the public it has little to Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Beacon 4336 saluting, and obeisance. The Navy makes a big thing fear from the bureaucrats. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. SIU HULLS Why Does SIU Aid Other Unions? Notice To All SIU Membors SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON Phone 2509 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 670(V—Marquette 5909 rPORT ARTHUR, w. .63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE.....103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO ...lllA Jarvls Street Elgin 5710 VICTORIA, B.C. .....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 ' VANCOUVER 565 HamUton St. Paciac 7824 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION PERSONALS ONNI MANTYLA JOHNNY DE RICO W. R. Cogger would like you Get in touch with Solomon G. to write him at 6543 N. Inter­ Goldstein, Attomey-at-Law, 570 state Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Seventh Ave., New York, N. Y. ^ % X ANTHONY DE ZENZIO, JR. ' ARNOLD NELSON Mrs. A. DeZenzio, 57 Moreno You are asked to write Joseph VIorelli, Box 1474, Seamen's Courts, Warrington, Fla., wants Church Institute, 25 South Street, you to get in touch with her. New York 4, N. Y. % X X W. W. MOORE % % Communicate with Mrs. D. B. ROBERT GRANT Your wife is anxious to hear Moore, Route 1, Tarboro, North Carolina. rom you. j To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City State Signed Book No.. �Page Sixteen tHE SEA PA R ER S L OG . FHdoy, DMMiilMr 3, 1948 «- s,, ^-7>V WHAT •" ' A', tTWMK • 'v' QUESTION: What do you think of this Thanksgiving Day Party? Place': Thanksgiving Day dinner given by AFL Maritime Trades Council in New York to which all workers in maritime and related industries, regardless of affiliation, were invited. ¥ I ili ."'•••rg'I - •,: :•>!•; "t; -• T' •••,., 4-'''•v;. CECIL C. RUSH. A&G District, SIU: JOHN YURICK. Sailors Union of the Pacific: JOSEPH ALEXANDER. A&G District. SIU: C. COATES. A&G District. SIU: The AFL Maritime Trades De­ partment has played an import­ ant part in the winning of many waterfront beefs. The MTD lias displayed its human qualities by organizing this Thanksgiving Day dinner for waterfront work­ ers of the various unions. As I helped serve the meal. I saw how these men appreciated and enjoyed the whole thing. It was a splendid job. Everything • was in good order. All those helping ID make the affair a success did their best to give the guests complete satisfaction in real SIU style. I enjoyed doing my bit. 1 look forward to doing it again. I'm sure having a good time. This was the finest dinner I've had in a long time bar none. Somebody in the Maritime Trades Department came up with a swell idea when he wanted to get members of all the unions together this way. Maybe we should do it again soon. The next time there's a holiday, say. Believe me. I'm not the only one who's having a good time here either. Everybody else is having a good dinner and en­ joying himself too. I haven't heard a beef out of anyone, and I don't know what anyone would find to beef about if he wanted to. I think this has been a great day for all of us here. The meal was wonderful ahd certainly it made Thanksgiving a real holi­ day for me. which otherwise would have been a dull day. as far as I'm concerned. If it hSdn't been for /his party by the AFL Maritime Trades Department. I wouldn't have had a holiday meal today. It sure was a nice way to bring together so many guys from different unions. Mighty nice to come in and get plenty to eat. delicious beer and smokes in a good union setting. Now. I'm going down to see the movies. Might as well make the day complete. Unfortunately. I wasn't able to be with my folks down in Watrace. Tennessee, but thanks to the New York Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. I had a good meal and as nice a Thanksgiving Day as I could away from home. I think every union connected with the party deserves a big vote of thanks from all the men who got a chance to enjoy themselves here. The turkey was delicious and the mincemeat pie was probably the best I have ever eaten. Par­ ties like this give all hands a chance to understand each other better. After all. we're union men in this together. It was a darn good idea, this Thanksgiving dinner was. Whafg more, it was the best diimer I'd had in a long, long lime. I'm a Steward and know a good meal when I see one. If all tho unions got together like thla more often, and if all the,mem­ bers got acquainted with each other's ideas and problems Bf we should, you'd never heaif about any trouble on the water­ front. There wouldn't be any to hear about. Incidentally. I'vo been to sea myself, and I've been a member of both the MCS and the NMU and know the union problems. -SCOTTY" CAMPBELL. A&G District. SIU: JOHN NEWTON, SaUors Union of the Pacific: PIETRO RAMETTA. Radio Officers Ujnion: ROBERT YOUNG. A&G District, SIU: VLADIMIR UNRUG. National Maritime Union: I think this Thanksgiving shin­ dig was a, wonderful ~ idea. The maritime unions should get to­ gether this way more-often. They certainly shouldn't wait for a strike or a holiday to do it either. It's things like^this that promote good unionism for ev­ erybody on the waterfront. Per­ sonally, I had a swell dinner, about as good' a dinner as I can imagine anybody having. Everybody else tells me they've had good dinners too. I haven't heard a single kick from any­ body and I don't expect to hear any. As I said. I believe all the guys from the unions should do this again. It sure was a very fine and bountiful dinner, in my opinion. In fact, it was aboiit as fine a turkey dinner as I ever had the pleasure of eating. The holiday spirit displayed by the AFL Mar­ itime Trades Department in throwing this party is .splendid and impressive. I really believe that it would be a wonderful thing if the maritime labor un­ ions got together for things of this sort more often. It would mean better, understanding among all of them if it hap­ pened. Let's not wait for a strike up and down the coast to do it again. I say let's do it again anyway pretty soon. I like it. And I like the way everything has been handled. It seems almost like being home for a holiday dinner. Everybody around me. regardless of their union affiliation looked very happy about the whole thing. I'm quite sure they all enjoyed themselves from the very, start. Thp chow was tasty and the beer was smooth and cold. And there was plenty of both. The AFL Port Council certainly couldn't have chosen a better way to make the holiday pleas­ ant for all these men. I don't mind saying that things like this should be done more often. .This was a most wondetfiil idea. and I think it should be adopted by all unions as a reg­ ular thing. The food -was excel­ lent and it was served fine. One of the finest things about the whole idea was that a seaman could enjoy himself in a union atmosphere. It gave me an op­ portunity to spend the day pleasantly with some of my for­ mer shipmates, one of whom is now a member of the Meurine, Cooks and Stewards. He had a great time. too.- My friends ate before I did but they told ma that I wouldn't be disappointei^ And I certainly wasn't. ' FRED YOUNG. International Longshoremen's Association, Tugboat Division: If ' • This is one of the best din­ ners I ever had anywhere. I'm a cook and I know what I'm talking about when it comes to preparing and serving up food. All of us who are eating here today certainly appreciate get­ ting a meal like this one. Thank­ sgiving dinners are hard to find if you're strikebound the way we are today. They don't grow on trees. I'm glad to have our brothers from the other mari­ time unions aboard too. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 3, 1948 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. X, No. 49 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ILA WINS BEEF;SHIPS MOVING ON EAST COAST ITF SETSDATE FOR PANAMANIAN SHIPP BOYCOTT SCHEME FOR NAVY TO RUN ALL SHIPS IN WARTIME LAID TO HUNGRY BRASS WHY DO WE HELP OTHER UNIONS? REURN OF MV PONCE MAY GIVE BOOST TO SA JUAN SHIPPING IN NY RESUMES WITH A BANG WEATHER RUGGED,BUT SHIPPING IS GOOD,NEW ORLEANS REPORTS MTD PORT COUNCIL IS THANKSGIVING HOST PLENTY OF TURKEY SND TRIMMINS'S FOR ALL HOLIDAY GUESTS ENJOY CORDIAL SEVICE MOVIES,SMOKES TOP OFF DAYS'S FESTIVITIES REPRESENTATION,SPIC AND SPAN HALL MAKE NO HARD TO BEAT-MEMBER CLEAN TOGGED WORKER CREW ASKS WASHERS ON SIU SHIPS 1947 TRIP TO FINLAND MAKES SEAFARER YEARN FOR ENCORE SEAFARERS OKAY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL SEES HAND OF HUNGRY BRASS IN SCHEME TO GIVE NAVY WARTIME CONTROL OF SHIPS ILA VICTORY RELEASES VESSELS ON EAST COAST Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/03/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/21cbecf851c408e15bcda26b27064303.PDF e871b6d084b4ae81fdf67a2fe9f2fbb9 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 26, 1948 No. 48 ILA Turns Down Offer As 'Vague' Seafarers Wins By Landsilde In Virginia Ferries Demonstrating an overwhelming desire to be represented by the Seafafes International Union, crewmembers of the Virginia Ferry Corporation racked up a thumping 243 to 4 vote in favor of the SIU in a National Labor Relations Board election held November 16-18. In the announcement of thei SIU victory by the NLRB, the final tally showed that out of 277 crewmembers eligible to vote, 243 They went back to work to cents for night and weekend The ships still lay idle in every port from M^iine to Virginia this keep the Queen shipshape, after work. On August 21, just before the week, as the Negotiating Com­ the company agreed to their old contract expired, the employ­ mittee for the International terms for all Cunard ships. , voted for the SIU, 4 for no union The only ships being worked ers obtained an 80-day anti- t Longshoremen's Association and ion and 2 votes were void. Certhe. representatives of the New are those at Army piers along strike injunction under the Tafttification of the SIU as sole bar­ Hartley Act, since the union was York Shipping Association, who the coast which the ILA was gaining agent is expected in spoke for the stevedoring com­ loading, coal ships at Hampton talking of striking. Seafarers in the vicinity of about two weeks. When the injunction ran out, panies, remained deadlocked. Roads which were being loaded, the Houston waterfront are The victory for the SIU and The 45,000 striking ILA members as is normal, by railroad • em­ the ILA had to strike anyway, strongly urged to keep a since the employers would not stood fast by their demands for ployees, and tankers. weather eye peeled for those the men of the Virginia Ferries While the ILA was not on make a reasonable wage offer. a 25-cent an hour pay boost for louses who have been rolling winds up an intensive organizing drive which began only a fewstraight time, a 37%-cent rise strike on the South Atlantic and They still haven't. seamen in the dock area. months ago. The planning and In the strike's early days, the for weekends and nights, a wel­ Gulf coasts, ports in those areas Several instances of this ex^ution of the drive was hand­ commies in New York tried to were feeling .the effects. Coast­ fare fund and other benefits. kind of activity have been led almost exclusively through The employers continued , to wise ships could'not move with take advantage of the situation. reported to the LOG re­ the Norfolk branch. offer the 10 and 15 cents which the northern ports tied up, and They called independent meet­ cently. Although Seafarers ings to stir up disension, and The men of the ferries, which po^ authorities, in the Gulf precipitated the strike. They also can care of themselves, sevoperate between Little Creek they made an attempt to picket feared that the ILA would take offered to, discuss a welfare fund esed precautions are advis­ and Cape Charles, Virginia, reg­ the Army pier in Brooklyn, action if they tried to bring in on a basis which President able: istered their landslide vote for which would have created un­ diverted vessels. Joseph P. -Ryan of the ILA des­ When going ashore, travel the SIU during the three-day favorable publicity, since the SINCE JULY cribed as "too vague" to deserve in pairs. Don't try to re­ period at polling places located employers immediately would The ILA commenced negotia­ turn to your ship alone at serious notice. at both ends of the ferry run. tions with the employers on have wrapped themselves in the night after you have been ''When the employers have July 5. In the beginning, the flag. But the SIU and the ILA, SET ELECTION drinking. Whenever possible, something more to offer we will union demanded a 50-cent in­ working together, were able to take a taxie to the docks. • consider it," Ryan added. How crease for straight time, and 75 end that threat. Notice for the election orig­ long the strike would last' was inally came from the NLRB trial as much a matter of speculation examiner in the Norfolk dis­ as it was a week earlier. It was trict when recognition was giv­ up . to the employers. en the SIU's petition for a bar­ gaining election. BUSY CONCILIATOR Prior to the war the SIU at­ The Federal Counciliation Ser­ tempted to organize the ferry vice, in the person of conciliator fleet, but was thwarted when William Margolis, was handling and an Oiler on watch. The Wip- |the State of Virginia took over Beware of Cities Service's negotiations between the 125Pro-SIU- men sailing Cit­ ersr were classed as Utility Fire- the operation of the ships. man ILA committee and the rep­ "captive" tmion CITCO, warned ies Service ships axe remind­ men. They did Wiper's work and a Brother who paid off of a J. Now, once again operated by resentatives of the companies. ed that if they are asked to also took care of a single B&W the company, contracts have al­ M. Carras tanker last week. Sessions were being held in the join the new Cities Service boiler for butterworthing, heat ready been signed with the Mas­ Signing his name L.S.M.,' Book Hotel Edison in New York. company union they should in port, winches, etc., and when ters, Mates and Pilots and the 100411, he stated that previous In all ports, Seafarers continu­ to joining the SIU in 1946 he do so for the time being. maneuvering. Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ ed to give the longshoremen had sailed for the Sun Oil Com­ Before this no-overtime plan sociation. By signing up for the com­ their all-out support. ILA mem­ pany out of Marcus Hook, when pany union, they can stay came into effect, these Utility bers were offered all the facil­ their "independent" union aboard and bring Cities Ser­ Firemen were never broken out , ities SIU halls had to offer. This SOTMA offered the plan of one after 5:00 PM or before 8:00 AM, MV MjIfitiniP f^lllinpil vice under SIU contract. because it would entail overtime. I"3lllllll6 UOUIICil policy was in line with the tra­ month paid vacation for every ditional relations between the six months continuous seatime— when the company had to pay The poor Oiler, of course, ran two unions which have support­ and no overtime. for it—changed over night. The himself crazy watching the boil­ ed each other in many past beefs. ' Seeing Ernest Bossert's article men found themselves being call­ er; checking bearings, regulating NEW YORK — Because em­ on "Esso Stooge iJnion," in the ed out for all kinds of extra diesel fuel oil heat, and logging ployer stubbornness in the ILA BRITISH HELP bells. Everything was hand-con­ beef was keeping thousands of The strikers received unex­ November 19 LOG, he was mov­ work in excess of §ight hours. trolled. For instance, in tying up and ed to write of his own experi­ workers in the maritime and re­ pected support early this week Then with the no-overtime lated industries jobless, the Newletting go, the company had not when the seamen of the Queen ence with Sun Oil. To begin with he is sure that made a practice of calling out rule, these Utility Firemen were York Port Council of the power­ Elizabeth, the big British Cuncalled out at any time. ful Maritime Trades Department, arder, walked off the ship in the majority of the men were all hands in the deck department He cites one instance in Mi- AFL, sponsored a tiu-key dinner for fear of paying a little over­ against this plan even at that Southampton. icaux. La., above New Orleans, They refused to take the giant time, but you know who counts time. Thereafter, all hands were when one Wiper was called out with all the trinrutjings on deemed necessary. Thanksgiving Day afternoon at vessel to Halifax as the Cunard the ballots in a company union, But the payoff was in the en­ at 10:30 PM, after having knock­ the Seafarers Hall. people had planned, and they re­ so the plan passed. Immediately the company gine room. A diesel job, the ship ed off a full days work at 5:00 fused to take her to New York Joining the waterfront unions practice of allowing no overtime he was on carried an Engineer PM. for the duration of the strike, •He was required to stand by in putting on the highly suc­ the boiler till 4:30 in the morning cessful affair was Local 202 of and then turn to at 8:00 AM as the Brotherhood of Teamsters, usual for another day's work— whose members drive produce and don't forget this was all from the docks to market. ergy now consumed in civil war chinery for handling a nation­ Signing the invitation to the without getting a cent of extra CINCINNATI (LPA) — Repeal dinner were: Joseph H. Papa, of the Taft-Hartley act took posi­ wide or industry-wide strikes af­ would then be turned toward money. All of that was covered in his President of Local 202 of the tion No. 1 in a program ham­ fecting the public safety and advancing the economic and so­ cial welfare of labor, our nation welfare. one-month vacation at the end Teamsters; Joseph P. Ryan, mered out at the AFL convention and the world." The goal will be to get the T-H President of the International of six months (or was it?). here by a record total of 700 .The resolution also instructed act obliterated by March 1 or Longshoremen's Association; Cap­ He states that he lasted about delegates. the AFL Executive Council to tain William Ash, Secretaryearlier if possible. three months on the ship before In a determined and confident Labor unity highlighted an­ "pursue" wifh new vigor its ef­ he was fired by the First Assist­ Business Manager Local 88, Mas­ mood, the convention set its "sights at securing repeal in the other declaration adopted by the forts to bring about unity be­ ant over a petty personal beef. ters, Mates and Pilots; Captain The SOTMA gave him no help. Bill Bradley, President of the early days of the 81st Congress. convention. The resolution urged tween all bona fide labor unions He was put on the undesirable ILA's Marine Di-vision; Thomas Under the strategy;framed at that the AFL "reach out" to the in our nation." Delegates also formulated a ist, lost all claims to that one- Hill, New York Agent, American the convention, the AFL will CIO, "grasp them by the hand broad legislative program. The month paid vacation and, of Merchant Marine Staff Officers and urge them to come back into seek legislation so phrased as to objectives of that prpgram in­ course, got no compensation Association; Fred Howe, Nevir the AFL." wipe the. Taft-Hartley shackles clude: 75c to $l-an-hour mini­ whatsoever for the many extra York Agent, Radio Officers "The recent political victory off the books, and reinstate the, mum wage; housing legislation loUrs overtime he had worked Union; Morris Weisberger, New was won by the cooperative ef­ Wagner act. along the lines of the Taft-El- during the three months. forts of all labor," the declaration York Agent, SUP; Joe Algina, Once that has-been accom­ lender-Wagner bill, but broader; read. .^'The greatest possible im­ New York Agent, SIU; and Paul He ended his letter by stating, plished, the AFL will stand ready" to consider amendments petus toward the organization of improved and extended social se­ first, that he considered the Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SIU to the Wagner act calculated to workers w:ould .come from ex­ curity; health. insurance;: a company had done him a favor A&G District and Chairman of strengthened Labor. Dept., and by putting him on their black­ the New York Port Council of overcome purported weaknesMS tending such unity many other measures. . . "All of the resources and en-r list, for now he is sailing SIU. the Maritime Trades Department. in that law and-to provide ma­ Houston Goons Sun Oil Company Union's 'Victory' Gave Unlimited Overtime—And Ail Of it Unpaid Gives Turkey Dinner Repeal Of T-H Act First On AFL Program �1 Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday. November 26. 1948 •7 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh 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 Marine Hospitals The SIU pulls no punches. Whether it is striking ou at a chiseling shipowner, a professional labor-hater, or inadequate chow in a marine hospital it lets go with both fists flying. The deciding factor for the SIU has always been: Does Union action serve the best interests of Seafarers If it does, then watch the fur fly. And the fur was flying particularly thick and fast back during the war and in the first postwar year of 1946 on the marine hospital issue. At that time conditions in many marine hospitals were far from what the SIU considered to be satisfactory for its hospitalized members. Poor chow, inadequate facilities and the brush-off were among the seamen's hospital beefs the SIU vigorously sought to eliminate. The pages of the SEAFARERS LOG rang with blasts condemning these and other unsatisfactory condi­ tions. At the same time, however, where a word of praise was in order for marine hospital efficiency, the SIU did not hesitate to use it. In consistently pressing for im­ proved conditions apd facilities for seamen in the Public Health Service institutions, the Union recognized that the shortcomings were in no way the fault of the hospi­ tal personnel. Responsibility for the conditions was not placed on the individuals who were striving to maintain a semblance of efficiency, in spite of many obstacles. In fact, the SIU also called attention to the plight of the hospital em­ ployees, who were having a difficult time of it themselves. But the SIU had a job to do in behalf of its mem­ bership and the chips had to fall. There has been marked im.provement in the marine hospitals throughout the nation in the past couple of years. Many of the SIU's disclosures and charges have led to changes that are of vast benefit to seamen hospitalized in those institutions. The first to acknowledge these corrections has been These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, the SIU. And the Union's role in behalf of its member­ ship and the American seamen has been recognized in as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging the Marine Hospitals themselves. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by As a matter of fact, the spirit of cooperation ex­ writing to them. tended to the hospitals by the Union has on more than BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL P. PEREZ one occasion been praised publicly by administrative JOSEPH E. GALLANT G. MALONEY officers and staff employees alike. JULIUS HENSLEY A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO J. HARRIS In the Baltimore Marine Hospital, where the work­ J. WATLER ing relationship between the hospital staff and the Union JOHN J. GEAGAN N. ROMANO ' S. t. t. is of great mutual benefit, the Clinical Director^ Dr. John MOBILE MARINE HOSP.' J. B. MARTIN ' H. Wilson made this statement: C. OLIVER A. BAUM The Seafarers International Union has been extreme­ A. SMITH S. LeBLANC E. LOOPER ly cooperative with this Hospital, and during the past C. HAFNER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON three years has contributed a large portion of the blood S. P. MORRISS J. BRANDON for the Hospital's blood bank. t til "The Administration of this Hospital wishes to take NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE this t)ublic opportunity to again thank this Union for its J. N. HULL F. CARDOZA cooperation." S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO C. B. SHIPMAN The SIU will continue to cooperate with the marine A. N. LIPARI J. N. RAYMOND R. MALDONADO hospitals to affect whatever improvements may be nee^d J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY for restoring ailing seamen to health under the most J. DENNIS LARS LARSEN favorable conditions. A. NORMAN P. L. SAHUQUE WILLIAM HUNT And while we're at it, we think this is a particularly C. VINCENT \ THOMAS VELEZ appropriate time to renund Seafarers that no matter how N. S. LARSSON J. N. WOOD G. R. ROTZ good conditions are in the marine hospitals, no matter G. M. J. LUCAS O'ROURKE how extensive are the recreational facilities, there is no O. HOWELL E. C. EATON substitute for the lift a hospitalized Brother gets from V. P. SALLINGS N. H. LUNDQUIST H. C. MURPHY a personal viat from an old shipmate. tit BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. A. WARD Although, this, thought should be foremost in pur R. FREY J. L. GREENE minds as the holiday season approaches, it should not be J. MAHONEY R. N. KELLY forgotten that a cheering visit to the hospital is in order W.L.RICE G. GASE any day of the year. J. FITZSIMMONS C. GASKINS Men Now h The Marino HtapHak 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 You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospitzd 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 pjn. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R, PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS tit BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JOSEPH E. GALLANT JULIUS HENSLEY • tit GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE w".'•••.'• C. ATHERIVE I S. ZEIRLER t t t MEMPHIS HOSPITAL v> JOHN B. HEGARTY i • .f-'* ' �Friday^ Naretnber 2*4 194t< V HE 8'EAF A RERS LO G Paga-Thn* 'What's Bad AboutT-H Act?'Asks SUP Man; Haymond Gives Him Union Facts Of Life Although some of the Democrats To the. Editor or (Ed. Note: The following letter xeceiTed from SUP pemdtman George Lunsford, expresses have pro-Taft-Hartley records, Charles Haymond: j 54-to-42 is a commanding major­ I am only a permitman (SUP) j disagreement with Seafarer Charles Haymond's analyw la the November 17 LOG of President ity, and many of the old dieTruman's election victory. The Editor asked Haymond to reply, and his point-by-point rebuttal but I would like a clarification ; hards will have little choice but accompanies Lunsford's letter. on your article, either addressed to follow Tnunan's own policy. The SIU is not a political organization. Its constitution bars political and religious activity to me or printed in the LOG. The same is true of the House inside the Union. But because the Taft-Hartley Law was an issue in the national Ifou stated in your full-page let­ where there will be 263 Demo­ ter article, which I believe told elections, and because pork chops were riding on $he results, the LOG printed Haipaiond's orig­ crats, 171 Republicans and I inal article. The Brother who has disagreed with him is typical of the type who, as Haymond us nothing: American Laborite. As a matter First, I would like to know points out, listened to those labor leaders" who jumped on the Dewey "bandwagon" and read of fact 16 Senators and 112 Con­ how the Taft-Hartley bill hurt the Hearst papers.) gressmen who voted for the the SIU and organized labor. Taft-Hartley Act are not return­ Second, how will we get low ing to Washington. Moreover, la­ cost housing?. Will all the union and the ILWU with the 80-day,can yell "fink," if Uiey get the for American workers the same bor threw a scare into a lot of way we hoped to get it last year, bricklayers, carpenters and injimction plus the anti-commie chance. If he doesn't think so, let when a Republican House of people who are still there. biiilding w'orkers work for less pledge. Further, the shipowners None of us can say that Tru­ nloney than their actual rate of attempted , to use T-H to elimi­ Lunsford tallc to some oldtimers Representatives voted it down. man is organized labor's dream who were in the 1921 seamen's (Even Senator Taft favored some pay to build new homes for fam­ nate the Hiring Hall from all man. He is not. He did use T-H strike 14 years before the Wag­ kind of housing legislation.) ilies? Or do we expect the gov­ seamen's contracts. Only a res­ on the miners and threatened the ner Act was passed. Or let him Certainly housing will mean ernment to subsidize all home olute stand and a series of job Railroad Brotherhoods. But he talk to some of workers involved taxes, because there will have to building? And where will the actions by the SIU's A&G Dis­ was elected with the votes of money come from—^higher taxes? trict kept the Hiring Hall in in the current oil workers' strike be considerable subsidization. organized labor supplying the Three, and if you only took the contracts—^in "violation" of in California a year after the But has Brother Lunsford any big punch. Moreover, he knows Taft-Hartley Act beccame law. objection to contributing a little time out to check the election re­ the law, some say. On both occasions, scabs were to the public welfare? What's it. Even the National Association turns you would have found out And if Lunsford wants more of Manufacturers admits it. that places like Detroit went for evidence, let him look for a mo­ hired by the bosses to work the more, we may be able to restore With labor strongly in the po­ ships or the plsmts as the case the income tax reduction which Dewey. And all of our industrial ment at the SIU's organizing litical picture and constantly might be. a Republican Congress passed centers. I claim it was the farm campaign, notably in the Cities Or let him check up on the over Truman's veto, and which j prodding him and Congress, the areas of our country that beat Service fleet. Under the Wagner Wall Street Strike of last spring. favors the rich at everybody Democrats will have a hard time Mr. Dewey. Act, the SIU would have become He will learn that under the else's expense. not coming through with the Four, I don't know how many bargaining agent for all OS ships bulk of what labor wants. Last year American industry of the Senate were noLre-elect­ after the first election, and OS Taft-Hartley Act the UFE voted NO TRUMJ^ MAN ed, but I do know that the ma- would now be imder contract. by 9 to 1 for a union shop. The made profits totaling 21 billion Don't get me wrong. Don't call ority of Congressmen and Sen­ Instead, we must first vote the boss refused to accept the ex­ dollars! Not bad eh? If just me a "Truman man." I'm not. I ators who voted for the Taft- extra nine ships, then quite pos­ press will of the workers, and three billion or so of that could belong to no political party. I Hartley bill were re-elected. So sibly have a union shop election there was nothing in the T-H be taxed off for housing we could don't think that Truman is the law to make him. The union build a lot of houses without you see the avers 3e person who —unless the law is changed be­ complete answer, not by as long asking bricklayers or any other struck, and the Wall Street big­ studies the Taft-Hartley bill will fore the latter step becomes a shot as anybody cares to mea­ building workers to take pay wigs brought in half the cops in realize it is not really the slave necessary. / New York to keep the workers cuts. And the bosses would stUl sure. But I do believe labor labor bill it is supposed to be. Brother Lunsford seems con­ from blocking off the New York have 18 billion bucks to struggle will get a better shake from Tru­ Because Mr. Truman, who fused. He reminds one of those Stock Exchange. Mass picketing by on. For Brother Lunsford's man than workers would have Charles Haymond claims is one "labor leaders" who, thinking was illegal imder the Taft-Hart­ information, incidentally, labor from the Dewey-Warren ticket hundred percent for the working that Dewey would be elected, ley Act, the boss said, and now costs don't amount to a very which called the Taft-Hartley sti^s, forgets that he used it fotu: decided that the Taft-Hartley the authorities say the boss was large percentage of the price of Act a "wise law." times to stop John Lewis, presi­ There's no question about it. Act was not so bad and jumped a house. legally correct. dent of UMW (United Mine Dewey, Warren and the people aboard the Dewey band-wagon, Brother Lunsford's third and ,Workers). BALANCE SHEETS. fourth points seem to be rooted behind them were out to break So you see, Mr. Hasrmond, I certain they were boarding what the commies used to call the "lo­ The T-H Act requires unions to in misunderstanding, if not mis­ labor. They were going to use believe you wasted a full page in comotive of history." Possibly publish financial statements. The information. He writes " . . the Taft-Hartley Act for all it the LOG to tell us seamen he's been listening to some of SIU has no objection to this pro­ places like Detroit went for Dew­ was worth. And, if that failed nothing.. those guys, or perhaps he's been vision, and would and does pub­ ey. And all of our industrial to do the trick, they were going Yours truly, reading old man Hearst's papers. lish its balance sheets anyway. centers. I claim it was the farm to write worse laws. George Lunsfotd If these few notes don't con­ But why shouldn't the bosses areas of our country that beat BOSS NO ANGEL vince Brother Lunsford that the open their books to the unions? Mr. Dewey." To the Editor: Of course several of the big Taft-Hartley Act is a unionHe should remember that the The guys who wrote the law did­ If the Brother Lunsford wants n't think of the time in 1945 v/hen farm states voted for Truman, smasher, perhaps he'd better do bosses know what the Taftto know how the T-H Act hurt the SIU and other maritime Hartley means. They wrote it. General Motors refused to open and thos^ votes were a tremend­ a little real research of his own. Charles Haymond unions, let him look around him. They invented it as a union- its books for the United Auto ous factor in the election. But Workers. Or if they did, it didn't Mr. Truman himself is on record The Atlantic and Pacific water­ smashing. tool. Brother Luns­ fronts are idle today because the ford also ought to know that the seem important to them for they as saying that the labor vote put employers tried to smash the bosses aren't angels. They'll scab were thinking in terms of union- him in. ILA with the 80-day injimction a struck plant faster than you busting. OUTRIGHT ERROR As an organization of antiFurthermore, Lunsford is in commie sailors, the SIU has no serious objection to its officials' outright error if he thinks the By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER signing anti-commie affidavits in city of Detroit went for Dewey. PHILADELPHIA — With this order to make use of the Na­ It did not. It went for Truman By KEITH ALSOP tional Labor Relations Board. But by 3 to, 2. However, the rural port tied up as solidly as every vote in Michigan did put that GALVESTON—The one word many Seafarers have picked up the SIU does raise the question: state in the Dewey column be­ other one on the coast by the tliat sums up shipping in this their trusty fouUng pieces and Why shouldn't the bosses sign cause the Wallace vote cut Tru­ ILA beef, there's no news of shipping here — except on the anti-commie pledges? And antiport is "terrible." The week have gone ahuntin'. man's strength. By no stretch of tankers, of course. nazi, anti-fascist pledges? Reports have it that the ducks produced no ships in for payoffs the imagination could a Wallace When you consider the situa­ From what I read, most of the vote be intepreted as a "lost" or crew replacements. Our only are plentiful—a broadside in any tion, the boys haven't done too waterfront activity, as far as the direction is supposed to bring big bosses here, played footsie Dewey vote. badly. Quite a number have SIU was concerned, was the down a flock. Anyway, shipping with the big wheels in nazi Ger- Lunsford's claim that all the picked up shore jobs. The Wait­ handling of five ships in transit. may not be so good, but there's'many and fascist Italy for years big industrial centers went for ers and Restaurant Workers before the war. Did Brother Dewey is not correct. Massachu­ Thr^ of the ships in port plenty of food for the table. Union and the Machini.sts Union Lunsford ever read about some setts, largely industrial, voted were Watermans, one Carras BOOZE BACKFIRE . are due a big vote of thanks of the international monopoly ar­ tanker and one Moran tug. The Here at the Hall during the rangements, called cartels, in for Truman, as did Ohio, Illinois from the Philly branch for plac­ Watermans: Andrew Jackson, ing Seafarers on temporoy past week we had an incident steel, oil, chemicals and a few and California. Governor Kilby and Governor The last three states contain work. They have been a big help. which should serve as a warning other things? Miller; The Carras vessel: Mi­ great industrial centers such as The longshoremen in Philly to the gashounds. chael; the Moran: Watch Hill. Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnatti, BILLIONS FOR HOUSES are being backed 100 percent by A couple of boozers were AU of the beefs, of which there standing out in front of the Hall Plenty more evidence could be Akron, Los Angeles and San the maritime unions here as in was the usual number, were han­ taking up a collection for some piled up to answer Limsford's Francisco, as well as extensive all other ports. These ILA men dled in SIU style. have shown a solid front and first question, but we must l^ve agricultural areas. rotgut. It woiild be difficult to identify When an SIU main refused to space for his remaining points. New York would have gone will, I am sure, continue to do so this as a port unaffected by the give to the "fund", the charac­ However, he might read about overwhelmingly for Truman had imtil they have brought their East Coast and West Coast ters challenged his book .and pre- the experience of the Intema- it not been for those misguided beef to a successful finish. As things stand now, we have pared charges against the man. tional Typographical Union which souls who voted for Wallace, Strikes, five ships hung up due to the The lull in shipping has caused The screwball move backfired,! was reviewed in last week's As a result of the elections, strike, and aU the boys are anxi­ there will be 54 Democrats, in­ a' number of men to head inland however, when the booze hounds LOG. ous to see this beef end and ship­ cluding the Dixiecrats, and only He asks abollt housing. We :to > visit' their families, and now found themselyes up on charges ping resumes hope to ge^ low cost housing' 42 Republicans in the Senate. < that duck hunting season iri^en. instead. Slow Shipping Hits Gaiveston Shore Jobs Help Men in Phiiiy �' -• • •/ - Page Four THE S E AF ARE R S LQ G Friday. November 26, 1948 wiMr •M 'ii • •:&5 i'ii QUESTION: It has been said that seamen's generosity makes them easy to approach for a handout. What is the slickest line you've ever heard? EMILIO SANTOS. 2nd Cook: CHAS. J. OPPENHEIMER, FWT: DAVID JOHNSON. UlilUy: WALTER HENLEY, MM: M. G. RIVERA. Oiler: Most of the hardluck stories In Bombay a young kid came I've been hit several times by I was really touched once. I Slickest little racket I ever given to me have been the usual to the gangway of a ship I was men with new twists io old met a girl in a nightclub on the ran into was down in Valparaiso, kind that most guys have heard on and asked to see the Skipper tales, but the one time that ! West Coast. We were having a Chile, while I was aboard the about money to get back to his themselves. But I heard one for mother in Calcutta. She had know the story was a phony good time when she put the SS George W. Arthur, a Missis­ the first time a few days before sent him to get some funds from happened awhile back here iit touch on me for $200 giving me sippi ship. Five shipmates and New York. One day I was ap­ the longshore beef started. A his father, who he said, was a proached by a man outside the a ring to hold. Just on a hunch I met a guy who was wander­ guy came up to me and asked if Fireman aboard an English ship. post office. He told me he need­ I had it appraised—^it was worth ing around carrying a tiny coffin, I could lend him a couple of He couldn't find his father, he ed $2 to make a long distance $1,000. I saw her later and she followed by a small group of bucks. He said he'd be sure and said, and the tears streaming phone call to his father, who was asked for $500 more, saying she people. He was moaning and pay me back the next day be­ from his eyes nearly broke our ill in the Middle West. In sym­ was closing a deal. I couldn't wailing that he had no money cause—and this is the new line hearts. . None of us had any pathy with him, because my fa­ see how I could lose, so I gave with which to bury his daughter. —^he expected a rebate on his dough, but I gave him a couple ther was ill at the time. I ^ave her the money. She asked to We felt sorry for him. of course, and asked him how much. We income tax. The next, day came of sandwiches. Later, as I him a $2 bilL A little while look at the ring a moment and gave him the 20 bucks he said all right, but not my friend. A watched from the aft end of the later, after completing my busi­ then returned it to me. A couple couple of days later he told me ship. I saw him give them away ness in the post office. I hap­ of days later I learned she had it cost. Thai night we saw that he was sorry but he didn't have on the docks. He was no beg­ pened to look into a nearby bar. checked out of town. The ring, same guy drinking beer and having a high time in a local the dough. That income tax gar, he was an actor. He be­ There sat the supposedly griev­ when I paWhed it. brought $5. night club. We questioned him business won't work again. longs in Hollywood. ing son. drinking up my $2. She had switched rings on me. but the cops ran us out pronto. G. PORTILLO, Cook: MANUEL PERRY. AB: DONALD RUNPBLAD, OS: CARL PETERSON, AB: JACK SCOTT, WIPER: A short time ago, as I was Panhandling is raised to the One day not too long ago a I had a costly experience I . "How about a dime, mate?" standing around on the street status of a profession in the Far guy stopped me outside the Un­ think should .be a warning to seems to be the size of it. "I after one of our regular Union East. In India "backsheesh" is ion Hall. He gave me an ela­ our Uniop Brothers. Back in .need one more to get straight­ meetings, I was approached by the password. Truculence and borate song and dance of how 1945 I had just paid off after a ened out." The other night by a fellow who looked like he persistance take the place of he was fresh out of the hospi­ tal and in need of money for a long trip. I had 2,000 dollars. I the Mills Hotel, a long skinny was having a toiigh time. He c' 'sance there. Criples are in told me someone had entered his c ^ndance. In fact men will bunk and some food. Although ran into a friend whom I had guy. who looked like he hadn't room and had stolen everything cripple themselves and let loath­ he didn't come right out and known a long time as a sober, been , to bed for a week, grabbed he owned. All of his clothing, some sores go untended in order say so. he led me to believe that clean-cut. serious-minded guy. iny arm and demanded a penny. except what he was wearing, and to make themselves objectionable he was a member of the Union. He told me that he was putting I .askedvhim what good a peimy He didn't show me any-proof, a few grand into a little machine every nickel he had was lost, so that people will pay them off however. I gave him the dough. shop and he was short a thous­ would do. He said when he got he said. All he wanted was a few to keep them from following dollars to keep him going. I along. Often little kids are Later I came to the conclusion and to buy a lathe. In a few nine more he'd have a dime! In that his method was to stand be­ months he was getting 8,000 Zanzibar there is a little crippeld came across with some dough. trained to say in English. "No fore the Hall and soft soap the bucks for some leg injuries he kid who won't give up. Once Eater, however, I found out that mama, no papa, no chow-chowSIU members, leading them to had sustained, and he asked me he starts after someone he will he had stopped several of my poor little devil me!" I prefer think he was a fellow member. hriends, had given them the the South Street approach Of course, if he was a mem­ for a .thousand so he could get crawl on his hands and knees going. I gave it to him and that's after him into bars and stores' same story and made some nice though: "Hey buddy! Gimme a ber, he'd make touch inside the last I ever saw of him. It'll with his cap out till you piece change. dime for a glass of beer." the Hall. never happen agalh. him off. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida^' November 29, 1949 NORFOLK—Chairman, James A. Bullock. 4747; Recording Sec­ retary, Vicor D'India, 20875; Reading Clerk, Claude Fulcher 30580. New Business of Branch min­ utes read and accepted. The communications from the Secre­ tary-Treasurer on the transpor­ tation rule, and on the new reg­ istration rules read and accepted. No New Business. The Agent re­ ported some activity in shipping, and that Smith and Johnson would crew two ships in the next week. Voting for a bargain­ ing agent for the Virginia Fer­ ries is going on and to date 200 crewmembers have voted. Final results will be known Novem­ ber 18th. It looks good for the SIU. The Dispatcher reported 172 registered, and 75 shipped. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. PHILADEL^mA^— Chairman, Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, Ray Gates, 25128; Head­ ing Clerk, W. W. Hall, 39256. Motion to non-concur with Baltimore and Galveston New Business. New- Business of other Branches accepted. The Agent's report was accepted. Motion made under New Business that a man be allowed to accept transportation and stay on the vessel. Motion lost overwhelnringly. Motion carried to put the transportation rules on a Unionwide referendum. Carried. The Secretary - Treasurer's financial report and report to the mem­ bership accepted." The Patrol­ man's report was accepted. The Dispatcher reported 103 register­ ed and 68 shipped. G. Pagano, W. H. Millison and A. M. Forbes were Obligated. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with 165 members present. 4. 4NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Earl Sheppard, 203; Recording Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; Reading Clerk, Herman Troxclair, 6743. New Orleans minutes and tiriancial reports read and accepted Headquarters financial * reports accepted. Motion carried to non­ concur with that part of the Baltimore New Business dealing with the registration rules and to re-allkiii New Orleans' prev­ ious stand of accepting these rules. Motion to non-concur with that part of Galvestion New Bus­ iness regarding transportation, until such time as something is definitely established to change the Negotiating Committee's rec­ ommendation, and to accept the balance of the New Business. New Business of other Branches accepted. The Agent reported that business has picked up con­ siderably with nine payoffs and twelve sign-ons in the past two weeks. Indications are that ship­ ping will hold up, with four passenger ships and twelve freighters paying off in the next two weeks. Alcoa is putting two more ships in the boneyard, sRid is reported to be laying up all Liberties on arrival. Water­ man is replacing all coastwise Liberties with C-2s. Carras Tan­ ker Company took a crew for the SS George Ogden (running coastwise between Norco and the East Coast) and is expected to add another ship to this run. The SS John Hansen of White Range Lines and the SS Chrysanthy Star of Triton Steamship Company crewed up here this Page Five the Union to let them "get on their feet. It will be necessary to go to Miami next week to vote the men on the SS Florida. A Balloting ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Report accepted. lOTAL Committee was elected and bal­ SHIPPED SHIPPED lots 2654 through 2660 were cast 4 4 13 and found in order. One min129 90 366 ute's silence for departed Broth­ 24 19 68 ers. Under Good and Welfare 51 28 130 the transportation ruling was 23 21 Tb discussed with most members 5 4 16 favoring it. Meeting adjourned 7 7 23 with 67 members present. From lioY. 2 To Nov. 16 PORT Boston New Yorkr. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan San Francisco GRAND TOTAL.. DECK REG. 9 174 39 82 76 14 18 72 96 71 14 665 ong with Carras Tanker Com­ pany, are only three of the many companies obtained by the SIU through our organizational pledge to organize all seamen along with Isthmian. These com­ panies supplied most of the jobs for this port the past two weeks, since they nearly all took entire crews. It goes to prove that through organizing the unorgan­ ized, we have provided job se­ curity for .our membership. We should continue our organizing prograin as we have pledged ourselves to do. Voting has been heavy, and an all-time record is expected for the Port. The Mar­ itime Trades Council meeting Monday agreed to back up the official strike policy of the ILA, and warned that communist and other organized groups of this type would not be tolerated if they attempted to interfere in this beef. Agent's report accept­ ed. Patrolmen's reports accept­ ed. The Dispatcher reported 328 registered, and 346 shipped. The BoCfCtary-Treasurer's communi­ cation on the new Registration Rules and report per New York minutes read and accepted. Committee recommended that R. Lanford be aUowed to become re-active. The Balloting Com­ mittee reported 608 ballots used. Fourteen men were Obligated. One minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. Motion under New Business that our Washing­ ton representative do all in his power to bring the Seaman's Bill of Rights out,of the pigeon hole, and to have him endeavor to have the income tax ruling fur seamen reverted back to pre-war days, when a seaman who was out of the country over six months would be tax ex­ empted. General discussion un­ der Good and Welfare. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. with 260 bookmen present. SAN FRANCISCO—Chaixmaa. A. Michelet, 21184; Recording Secretary, W. J. Milburn, 41009; Reading Clerk, F, Pelilpas, 32560. Motion to non-concur with that part of Philadelphia New Busi­ ness dealing with transportation ruling, and to non-concur with Galveston New Business and re­ affirm the San Franciscn stand on the transportation clause. Minutes of other Branches ac­ cepted. The Agent reported the strike still on but that'the ship­ owners have resumed" negotia­ tions with the Longshoremen and things may be humming' in a few days. There are" ten SIU ships tied up with" very few rated men to take the' jobs. The SIU has acquired a new Hall at 227^ Avalon Blvd., Wil­ mington, which was the ' old week. These two companies, al- MM&P Hall. The y Secretary- ENG. REG. STWDS. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED 25 51 5 137 • 455 • . 147 103 25 27 38 196 51 34 31 172 10 36 7 9 9 37 48 46 181 54' 58 133 328 138 107 101 44 188 23 22 18 11 40 9 5 10 (No Shipping Figures Because of Strike) 606 510 1,787 499 432 351 17 144 37 76 62 12 10 61 99 73 15 Treasurer's financial report and the Headquarteres' report to the membership were accepted. Mo­ tion carried under New Business that the Agent be directed to buy a heater. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. There was general discussion under Good and Welfare. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:35 P.M. with 49 members present. 4. 4. SAN JUAN — Chairman. V. Swanson, 21637; Recording Sec­ retary, H. Spurlock, 11101; Read­ ing Clerk, J. Brady, 38401. Minutes of all Branches having New Business accepted, save for Galveston where, motion carried to non-concur with the part deal­ ing with the transportation rul­ ing, and accept the balance. The Agent reported shipping had sloped down since the ILA strike commenced. It was uncer­ tain whether Waterman and Bull would keep their ships in Puerto Rico or send them back to the States to face possible tie-ups. Patrolman's report accepted. The Dispatcher reported 40 registered and 24 shipped. Motion under New Business to give Brother H. Spurlock a special vote of thanks for his efforts in com­ piling the new San Juan Branch Shoregang Rules. Motion to ac­ cept the new Registration Rules and to put them into effect im­ mediately in the Port. Carried Unanimously. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. The Balloting Committee report­ ed 126 ballots cast in the Port of San Juan. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report ac­ cepted. Under Good and Wel­ fare the water-cooler, fans, and coffee pot were discussed. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:56 P.M. with 94 members present. 4. 4 BOSTON—Chairman, J. Greenbaum, 281; Recording Secretary, E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, J. Kearneg, 26753. Boston New Business was read and accepted. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of Baltimore New Business per­ taining to transportation, and to accept the rest.- The Norfolk New Business was accepted and re­ ferred to the Negotiating Com­ mittee. New Business of all other Branches was accepted. The Ag­ ent's verbal report, and the Pa­ trolman's report were accepted. The Dispatcher reported 51 men registered and 13" shipped. The Headquarters' report to the mem­ bership, and the Secretary-Trea­ surer's weekly financial reports were accepted.' The communica­ tion from the Secretary-Treasur­ er on the Registration Rules was 158 346 63 24 1,282 accepted. William Willridge, R. J. Murphy, A. Kudarauski, T. McCarthy, and D. E. Hodge were elected as a Balloting Compiittee. One minute of silence was observed for departed Bro­ thers. No New Business. Under Good and Welfare there was dis­ cussion on the ILA strike. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:45 with 86 bookmen present. 4 4 4 GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording Secrelary, John Monast, 22585; Reading Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7211. Galveston Branch minutes, fi­ nancial report, educational min­ utes, and Balloting Committee report were read and accepted. The Headquarters report of Noember 3, and Headquarters finan­ cial report were accepted. The minutes of all •Branches were read and accepted. The Agent reported shipping in the Texas' area to be dead slow, with the only jobs being on transit ships. Next week two ships are due in for payoffs which .should help. A beef on short stores was taken care of aboard the SS Andrew Jackson in Houston. Report ac­ cepted. A trial committee was elected. The Patrolman's report was .accepted. The Dispatcher reported 188 registered and 63 shipped. Motion under New Business to have a committee and the Agent look for a better building to i-ent for a Hall. Mo­ tion to extend the shipping cards of those Brothers who could not get out in the 90 days allowed them. Motions carried. One min­ ute of silence for departed Rmthers. Under Good and Welfare, it was asked that Headquarters contact the companies about the shortage of fresh water on grain ships. Meeting adjourned at 7:45. 4 Sr 4 TAMPA — Chairman, C. Sim­ mons, 386;* Recording Secretary, M. Ellsworth, 23207; Reading Clerk, A. Driver, 147. "Agent's report, and financial report of last special meeting were accepted. San Francisco New Business was non-concurred with, and Philadelphia minutes were non-concurred with and sent back for clarification. Min­ utes of all other Branches having New Business were accepted. A Resolution from five bookmen in Stewards Department was ac­ cepted. The Agent reported that shipping was slow. The Canton Victory—Waterman—is in port but will not take cargo until the ILA strike is over. The Agent and Bob Matthews contacted the P&O SS Company officials in Jacksonville. They agreed to the two year contract and a raise to become effective in January. This company is facing stiff competi­ tion and it is to the interest of 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Ray Gonzales, 174; Recording Secre­ tary, Eddie Parr, 96; Reading Clerk, Ray White, 57. New York minutes and finan­ cial report accepted. Motion carried to concur with the Phila­ delphia motion to give the Agent in each Port power to change Stewards Department whenever necessary, but to refer the amendment back to Philadelphia for clarification. The balance of the minutes concurred with. Mo­ tion to non-concur with that part of Baltimore minutes dealing with the new Registration Rules, and to accept the balance. Mo­ tion to non-concur with Galves­ ton minutes pertaining to revert­ ing back to old transportation rules, because we are now dis­ cussing this matter throughout the entire membership before taking definite action. The rest of Galveston minutes were ac­ cepted. Motion to concur with San Juan Minutes and that the shoregang rules be covered in brief in the LOG with an ex­ planation. All other Branch minutes were accepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's report to the membership and his financial report were accepted. The Agent's verbal report was accopteti. The Dispatcher reported 455 registei-ed and 366 shipped. Motion under New Business to raise qualification for Bosun from three to five years seatime on deck. Motion lost overwhelm­ ingly. Motion carried that daily bulletins be issued during the current longshore strike for the purpose of informing the mem­ bership in this harbor of all de­ velopments. Carried. One min­ ute of silence for depai'ted Broth­ ers. Limited discussion under Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:40 with 1,700 men present. 4 4 4 MOBILE—Chairman, Kimball. 52; Recording Secretary, Reyes. 45423; Reading Clerk. Fischer, 59. Motions carried to accept the New Business acted upon in other ports at the last meetings. Resolution from New York on the March of Dimes concurred in by membership. Agent read com­ munication from New York ILA agent regarding the diversion of ships from struck East Coast • ports to the Gulf. Suggestion made that bottom of the list permitmen secure temporary jobs ashore so as to ease the hardship in case the longshoremen strike. Balloting committee's report ac­ cepted. Seventeen men obligated at meeting. Question period fol­ lowed wherein members were in­ formed as to the procedure to follow in the event of a longshoremeBs strike in Mobile. Status of ships and their catagories during the strike was clarified. Trial committee re­ ported on two brothers. One man was returned his shipping card; the other was fined the sum fifty dollars for missing hiS ' . j ship. ^ �THE SEA.FA.RER.S Page Six LOG Friday, November 26. 1948 SBIPS; MINUTES AND NEWS Del Norte Crew Aroused To Action Brother Appeals For Blood To By Conduct Of Performers On Ship An �;� fo��;��:�:ove���:!���-:id boy suffering from a rare kidney disease was made to the this week by Seafarer Harvey Guenther. LOG young-·�---·-·---··-· ster, has been hospitalized in blood to the youngster will aid Barnes St. Louis Children's Hos- far more in his recovery. Although the boy has been pital for two-and-one half years Devins, Thomas the --- · and requires at least one blood hospitalized the better part of weekly to stave off his life, doctors are not discour­ the infection which attacks his aged. They have told Guenther transfusion than another blood stream. year of treatment feet Knowing that many Seafarers should see the boy on his in and around St. Louis read the and out of the hospital. Guenther, who just returned to pealed to these Brothers to give New York from a visit with the "Doctor youngster, says that his friends that so their blood Buzzy," as Tho.mas Devins is around St. Louis have aided him LOG, Brother Guenther has ap- known, dis- greatly in the demand for blood, but because the youngster needs the shake off may ease. so many transfusions, a greater number of persons giving blood Brother Guenther, who sails as Chief re- assumed Pumpman, is needed. sponsibility for the care of the The hospital is located in the child after the boy's father died heart of St. Louis and is easy to Sea­ The boy's reach from all quarters. chum of Guenther's. mother has attempted to pay the farers who want to aid the boy hospital expenses but her income is his fight for recovery need last year. The father was an old is A portion of the Del ?forte's. st ewards department, meeting held recently' aboard the Mississippi which constituted Co mpany Shipping vessel part for of the the crew, purpose of curbi,ng shipboard performers. The only right, board Cecilia Seafarers identified are the Stewardesses. Left. Mrs. Edna Johannsen. and at Cervantes. �i;a�h:ui::: ::0t)!t9t��mN���;::; ·r�c:::1;, ·;�;:: f�;:;:rYf��:!=���":!� scoring meeting the "genus gashoundus" was taken to task in _whip-like comments from the crew for behavior harm...� the only call at the hospital and state that they are giving blood for cover to sufficient not staggering expenses. "Any aid my fellow Seafarers give will be deeply appre­ can him- burden that he that says Guenther shoulder can aid, Thomas Devins. financial no for Asking Brother self, but Brothers who give their ciated," stated Guenther. 1�: 'flhe ' Voice ' ' · ·. (}f · Phe Sea ' . ·· . JIY SALTY DICK . agreed upon at a prey10us meet- job, let him have his bottle and Earl Long is not the Governcl' looked like-no, I'd better not : ing when he said, "In our meet- give his job to somebody else." of Louisiana. He's a Wiper O\. ".mention his name! ing heading south, we agreed to ,I w�nl to the Phil adelphia Sister Cervantes: "Some book- a ship heading south ... Ralph :Crew. give our brothers one chance. men are worse than tripcarders." Dominice, Jr., is not like his Hall and looked it over. I Brought up under Good and How many performances con­ think it's no:t the way it should Welfare at the meeting held on With a fast rap of the gavel old man when it comes to work. stitute a chance?" But I'll bet that within a be. The . . . constantly tired s ' He November 14 while at sea. the Chairman Tomlinson restored orshort time the Hall will look Chairman Tomlinson, speaking der and askeg . for concrete rec­ more I read the Pilot, the gladfireworks were set off by Crew­ - ful to the welfare of the • 1 as Ship 's Delegate, took the floor ommendations from the floor der I am that I am SIU. on floor the question of what to to urge each department to hold rather than the general hubbub Lonnie Akridge (cotton pk:K­ do with men who are gassed up a meeting before arriving in New of members all agreeing that the er) misses his farm in North Orleans, the purpose of which situation requires some action Car olina. He wants to get behind and unable to do thefr work. The subject, dynamite-laden to would be to figure out means of but merely dealing in general­ the plow and Beulah (his mule) much heifer Since a certain Cook left the galley of ihe rnern ber Jack Vorel, who tossed performers. At the ities. preserve har­ handling monious relations, brought forth same time Brother Tomlinson re­ The Chair then honored ·a spontaneous demonstration minded the members that the Brother Smoky Mauldin's request from the crew, all men anxious egucational pamphlet "Charges " for the floor. Brother Mauldin to sink their teeth into the sub­ outlines four methods of dealing asked that the meeting revert to ject. Hands waved in the air with gashounds: New Business and a committee and the chairman, Whitey Tom­ 1. Fine them. be formed to handle the prob- cr ews anxious to linson, was temporarily hard put to quell the bursting desire of everyone to speak at once. Chairman the outburnt Tomlinson and quelled scanning the .. 2. Suspend them. lem. 3. Put them on probation� 4. Expel them from the Union. Red Henderson, next man to Business by arother Findley was quickly adopi,e d calling for each department to hold a meeting meeting waved the floor to be given the floor, expressed the and work out a concrete program Blackie Bankston who ventured. opinion that departmental meet­ for putting an end to the prob­ the comment: "Brothers who ings have not meant as much as l�m. In particular, he cannot hold their liquor should they should. The motion. also put an end to not drink while on the ship, but pointed out, "The engine depart­ stern crackdown on ers. favor perform­ "Our Union, he said, "is in of each department dling its own beefs. han­ These beefs Membership Dick Martinez: "It is wrong for on drunks should be handled de­ men to drink on the job and it partmentally. Fine them or bring is up to us to act. Do not let it them· up on charges. We must get out of hand until Topside has to handle it." crack down." In agreement, i·eminded Scotty the . crew of Findley a Sister point likes his Johannsen: "If bottle better ATTENTION! then comments followed in staccato order: a man than his If when you you don't go find aboard . if has About tw.o years ago I lost an envelope is full of pictures E. Reyes c art oonist is about sailing the the a by mail. I'd like to thank New York ... Francis Fletschinger, BR Lei's have more of his sketches . • One Cajun (this from way back in the Lo"llis­ iana woods) asked doesn't care if he's called Curley. came one what He was and explained golfa .tell was it.' paw a shower Sez ab<>u t he: "I these .went neat dresser after a No girl who recently with luck. lots He'll of try worked ashore Wiih Suggestion: Let's have the new a a a toupee ... fellow I whom in Ohio for 13 m onths making good money. Yet he quit. Sez he, "I neeed salt air in my lungs." new inveniions!" is buy to haven't seen for a long time. He that pipe with holes for. Some one told him it refuses to ·Talked and taxes way they are, you prices might as well stay pu t During phi a I went places is . and one on I a io ihink time . . • Philadel­ few nice " Big Bill" of ihe best for . . Some :the just a ship stay 'in my I ago a man wrote that the bes.t fried oysters are in Philadelphi a. Well, I had I was be­ so many this coming oyster-crazy. iime Here's the address if you are ever in Philly: I Green Rudy's ... As long adelphia, Oyster Randolp h and CJ"5 House, Streets we are in Phil ­ linen mazuma. your again ... Dick Myrick was hook­ few ihe weekend. All bars close at tips: let ' give me Don't go ship, notify the Hall at once. ed in BA. His wife will soon fty to the States to be near him ... midnigh t Saturd ay 'Singapore won't do you any I spent a couple of days in Phil­ dead. you good. on someone and they sent it to me best seas. A telegram from Le Havre or It's your bed and you have :to lie in it. v ery been quiet. Union books reserve the last should uphold their part of the ment has a Wiper who has over­ the d iscussion of the gashound page for addresses of dl the problem. With ears burning in Union agreement. Drunks on indulged and has not performed Union Halls along the coast ... ship disobey the principles of the his duties in SIU style. The man all departments the meeting then I believe that the Delegate for SIU. We must uphold our con­ has already been logged $29 and went back into Good and Wel­ each Department should be The bottle brigade, how­ will probably be logged again to­ fare. stitution and conditions." changed after each trip. Give morrow. What good has it ever, was spared any further THE CHAIR SAYS: others a chance to do their duty. chastisement. Following a sug­ done?." The retired Delegate can act Before calling on any other gestion that the ship's library be Why pick on one man, others as adviser if the need arises. " e voice s nti their brothers to exchanged when the ship hits done as bad," chimed in ments, Chairman Tomlinson in - have Suggesti@n: We should have a port, the meeting was adjourned. Brother Barfield. traduced his sentiment to the special Christmas edition of the general discussion, by suggesting EASY. BOYS SEAFARERS LOG ... Tad Wrona a N or:te Del • the most famous coffee maker ship. A week ago I went home on the high seas., He knows his and there it was. New York Headquarters had gotten it from coffee. • So moved, a motion under New bartender, Murphy, ... Bill • If . a:re you there Sunday the a for is educa­ adelphia, and while there I saw tional-type then· go a burlesque at the Troe. I saw see the historic places, such as one fellow in the front row who Independence Hall. there and · �Fri^a^# November 29, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings BEATRICE. Sept. 28 —Chair­ man J. Barnard; Recording Sec­ retary A. Melendez. Previous minutes were accepted. The Delegates' reports were accepted. Under New Business motion car­ ried to turn over the beef about the 2nd Cook to the Patrolman. There was general discussion un­ der Good and Welfare. One min­ ute of silence was observed for Brothers lost at sea. LAKE GEOI^E!^ Oct. 10— Chairman Donald Wilson; Re­ cording Secretary Alfred W. Forbes. Minutes of previous meeting, and the repair list were accepted under Old Business. The Delegates imported- all in order and no disputed overtime. Mo­ tion tmder New Business that either the crew's washing ma­ chine be repaired or replaced up­ on arrival in the US. Motion carried that any crewmember, whether a book member or a tripcard, be allowed to make motions in the ship's meetings, Under Good and Welfare it was asked that mattresses, cots, and coats and aprcms be ordered up on arrival. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. c : cording Secretary L. Santa Ana Delegates reports were accepted WUliam SarUtle was elected Ship's Delegate. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion about the ice box, checking the fans in the crew's quarters and messroom, and the cleaning of the recreation room after games. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. XXX ROBIN MOWBRAY. Oct. 24— Chairman Barney Cuthrull; Re­ cording Secretary Fred E. Weich ert. Under Old Business the previous minutds were read and it was reported that the Chief Engineer would have scuppers installed in each comer of the recreation room deck. The water tanks would be checked and cleaned before next trip. The Deck Delegate Jannson reported 48 hours disputed overtime, and the Engine Delegate Baker re­ ported 65 hours .disputed. Mo­ tion under New Business that scuppers be installed in galley, thaw-box,' passageway, and in the laundry. Motions to have ventilating system installed in the Bosun's and Carpenter's rooms, and to put heavier hinges on the doors. - One minute of silence for departed Brothers. be ispected before payoff to de­ termine which n^ded painting. The crew wished to thank the Negotiating Committee for the new contracts and wage in­ here's alcxJOLfS "tiVne. —ibdcuj creases. One minute of silence or ar\u[ dotj — -fo remembei'- uour for departed Brothers. brothers In the mdnne hospr-f&ls. XXX Visi'-H them I-f- uou can — i-P- uou CALEB STRONG. Oct. 11— Chairman Dowd; Recording Sec­ can't", cun'te them. retary L. F. Toland. Delegates ne handshake trom a sh/pma"fe I's reports and previous minutes , as^ood as a dozen pi1Is were accepted. Motion by Sorensen. seconded by Barone. under New Business that it be optional whether a man accept transpor­ tation and get off a ship. Repair lists were discussed under Good and Welfare. One minute of sil­ ence for departed Brothers. X X X By HANK BEATRICE. Oct. 20—Chairman A. Melendez: Recording Secre­ The East Coast longshoremen's strike and the West Coast tary Juan Ramon Olive. The maritime strike 'have been powerful lessons to the SIU member­ Stewards Delegate reported dis­ ship. Fortimately, for two years we shall be sailing safely with puted overtime for taking care of our contracts, gathering strength through education and the X % X passengers which would be never-ending organizing program. We shall also be fighting, as we AZALEA CITY. Od. 17— tuined over to the Patrolman. X X X have successfully in the past, every phony move by the ship­ Chairman R. Fisher; Recording Motion carried under New Busi­ ALAWAl. Oct. 22 — Chairman Secretary G. Dunn. Deck Dele­ ness to have Yale locks installed Van Parker; Recording Secretary owners, the Coast Guard and the communists. During this twogate Bob Fisher reported some on doors leading to well deck B. Kinter. The Delegates re­ year period of contract secmrity the SIU shall continue to gain disputed overtime. Engine Dele­ and to keep the doors closed in ported on the standing of crew- many more friends among other labor unions. Our future depends gate Goodrich reported an hour Puerto Rican ports. One minute members. The Stewards Dele­ on our strength and our true trade union friends. disputed, and Stewards Delegate of silence for lost Brothers. Un­ gate reported one man left the Scotty McMenemy reported all in der Good and Welfare Brother ship in Antwerp. The meeting Talking about his last trip on a South Atlantic ship. order. Ship's Delegate Charlie Arthur Collett asked for the co­ went into New Business where a Brother Joe Barringer says that photographs must be taken Scofield reported ^that there was operation of the crew in keeping motion carried to tirni the repair for shore-leave passes in Turkey, which is the biggest spy 12 days bonus for the trip the messroom clean. It was asked list over to the Patrolman upon center in the world... The following brothers shall be receiving amounting to 30 dollars extra, that the n.essroom and pantry arrival. There was general dis­ the weekly LOG free of cost—Sam Munici of Ohio, Ronald He read the transportation clause be painted out. cussion under Good and Welfare. Babbitt of Kansas, Frank Van Dusen of Michigem, Fred Suttles of the Agreement to the mem­ One minute of silence for de­ of South Carolina, Ben Cavender of Georgia, Joseph Hall of bership to avoid confusion on parted Brothers. Alabama, Charles Brinton of Indiana, Clyde Wright of Louis­ this important matter. Under XXX New Business a motion carried EDWARD G. JANEWAY. Oct. iana, J. Dan Daniel of Louisiiana, Clyde Schmidt of Michigan, George Moon of'Texas, C. "Chuck" Welch of Pennsylvania. to instruct all Delegates to bring 20—Chairman A. Burke: Recordin a repair list and to check the ing Secretary Walter Mrozinski. X X X slopchest with the Patrolman. Previous minutes accepted. No One minute of silence for Broth­ Oldtimer Raffaele Garofalo has been anchored on the New beefs reported by the Delegates. York beach for some time. He's been working, however, which ers lost at sea. A. H. Anderson was elected makes a big difference... Here are some of the oldtimers who may XXX Ship's Delegate. Nick Bengney DEL AIRES. Get. 10—Chair­ be still in town: M. Jendrys, A. Karlomas, E. Torres, C. Torres, was elected Engine Department man E. Metros; Recording Secre­ A. Burgos, J. Pescador, C. Hunnicutt, C. Andrew, J. Auslitz, G. K. Delegate. Motion carried under tary D. Price. The minutes of Day, E. Crowell, J. Flynn, D. A. Crockett, W. J. Wolfe, P. Perrotti, New Business that a committee the previous meeting and the of three bookmembers be elected F. Spear, R. A. Marsh, T. R. Correll, G. W. Ehmsen. /Delegate's reports were accepted. to write the Hall about the new Motion under New Business by transportation, rule. The three Kelley. seconded by J. S. McRay. F. MARIONXXX Last week we read an editorial in the New York JournalDelegates were elected to serve CRAWFORD. Oct. to bring charges against a crew- 12—Chairman D. L. Yielding: Re­ on this committee. Under Good American. In our opinion it'Could have only been written by member for assaulting Oliver cording Secretary D. B. Tser- and Welfare the members were an Mot. Weaving himself a happy dream that maritime unions McCaU for no reason, and at­ mengas. __ All Departments re­ asked not to soak- their clothes in could be wiped out, he conjures up a simple solution, sure to tacking G. J. Simmons with fire ported disputed overtime. The the laundry tubs. The Steward be loved by big business and the politicians. Read these para­ ax. Carried. Motion , by Samuel, Engine Delegate reported that reported that he had insecticide graphs and wonder how such garbage journalism can be seconded by D. Price, that the the Captain had stated that all bombs and would issue, them up­ written and believed. The editorial reads—^"The most ob-vious -ship be fumigated before sign liands in the Engine Department on request. Ope minute of sil­ and surely the best solution of the grave problems besetting ing on again. A vote of thankj^ would be fired. the American maritime industries is unquestionedjly to be Motion imder ence for Brothers lost at sea. was given the Stewards Depart­ ''lew Business by Dasha. sec­ found in making the American Merchant Marine an integral ment. One minute of silence for onded by D. B. Tsermengas. and inseparable part of the country's naval establishment. The departed Brothers. Hearst Newspapers have urged for many yealrs that both the that no one pay off until all peace and the prosperity of the country demand that the beefs are settled. Motion by W. Merchant Marine be under the authority and jurisdiction of L. Trout to see Patrolman about the Navy... And the only way to accomplish this essential having the Chief Engineer order purpose is to incorporate it into the Navy, permanently and the workbench moved, from its completely." position outside the 4-8 foc'sle to XXX XXX PAUL REVERE. Cel. 8— some place back aft where men ALCOA RUNNER, OcL 24— Chairman John Flanagan; Re­ using it would not hfeep the Chairman Cremmins: Recording Our answer is that the American labor movement should im­ cording Secretary Leo Searkow- watch awake. Motion by Bow­ Sterelary Stone. The Delegates mediately work towards establishing, no matter how long it takes, ski. The Delegates reported all man to contact the Hall upon ar­ reported on the standing of the a national daily labor union newspaper... We read recently of in order. Under Old Business it rival to see about the Captain's crew and stated that there were something that could be called "butterfly fever" affecting the crew threat to fire all thiMe in the no outstanding beefs. . Motion was stated that the Patrolman of an American tanker sailing in the Caribbean. Butterflies flew Engine Department. The Stew­ carried vmder New Business not would be asked to attend a spe­ cial meeting in port conceiving ards Department was given a to sign on till all repairs are about the ship and the men complained of blisters, sores and the Steward. Under Good and vote of thanks for a job well made. , Motions to fix scuppers in high fever after a week at sea. Is it possible. Brothers? Welfare there was' discussion on done. One minute of silence for crew parage way and to paint all unlicensed quarters. There the Captain's attitude toward the departed Brothers. The Membership Speaks section begfins on was general discussion under Delegates; It was agreed that XXX BERTRAM GOODHUE. Oct. 17 Good and Welfare. One minute ho one pay off till the Patrolman Page 12. cleared the ship. The foc'sles to —Chairman G. L. Kersey: Re- of silence for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN , A'h'tixttitiii'.i.r 1'.. -ufVYl'. /A �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 26, 1948 Aided by Nurse. Metzler, Dr. Henry T. Leigh adminislers blood transfusion to Seafarer Rex Coote. Nurse Jayne Norton joins in as a igroup of Seafarers in Baltimore Marine Hospital while away some time. Around the table (left to right): Edward Janaszak, Jack Anderson, Francis Miller and Charles Simmons. Miss Davette Martin, a social service worker, looks on. Services Offered Point Up fmprovements fflade By Public Health Hospitals In US Always a matter of deep concern to the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union is the treatment accorded its members confined in the U.S. Marine Hospitals throughout the nation. During the war, and the first year of peace, the A&G District constantly called attention to the shortcomings of the Public Health institutions as part of its con­ tinuing campaign to see that sea men were brought back to health mder the most tavorable cond.. And the Union spared no punches, although its criticisms were entirely of a; constructive nature. The SIU gave, and is still giving its full cooperation to the Marine Hopitals in the interests of seamen's welfare. The SIU's firm, but fair, criticisms, have been responsible in no small degree for the change which has been noted in the inBtitutions over the past couple of years. Noteworthy improvements and advances have been- made in al- 24 Marine Hos^ Certainly vast Improvement in the treatment of seasen, a fact deadly established by the reports come in from the member^ these hospitals. They markedly different picfrom those made in the y^^gj-time years. Virtually all' Seafarers comments today contain high praise for the Marine Hospital treatment, and are especially laudatory of the doctors, nurses and other staff members, Because of the SIU's desire to better acquaint its- membership with the facilities and composi- Dr. Leigh inserts needle into arm of Seafarer G. Palsson for intravenous injection. Average cost of daily treatm^t per patient in Baltimore Marine Hospital is $5.75. tion of the Marine Hospitals eif their dlapoaal, Union representatives in aU ports are visiting institutions in their areas. They are talking with the administrative officers, the staffs and the Seafarer patients and they are taking photographs, Among the first to report were Baltimore and Mobile, whose resuits appear on this and the following three pages. Reports on Marine Hospitals in other ^lU (Continued on "Page 9) SIU memBer Ralph Frey doesn't look so unhappy having his temperature taken by Nurse Norton. As a matter of faet. who would? Some of the nursing staff of the Baltimore Hbspital. In front row (left to right): Mrs. Gladys Guydes, Head Nurse Jennie Martell, and Miss Ruth Buzolski. Second row: Miss Caro­ lyn Cullen, Mrs, Rose Martin, Mrs. Lorraine Grush and Mrs. Martha Gamel. �THt S E A F A Rt R S L O G Fxldaj' Neramber 26, 1948 Page Nine Seafarers Assured Of First-Rate Care :VJ| L . C. Moll, another Seafarer requiring a transfusion, is minis­ tered to by Dr. Nunzio J. Carrozzo, of the ho^ital staff. Chow at the Baltimore institution is ample and well-prepared. Hosiiitalized Seafarers about to enjoy a noon meal are (seated around table. left to right): S. S. Wilson, Tom Laney, Rex Coote.'^G. Palsson, C. Moll and W. Wilcher. Second Largest Institution Of Its Kind Treats More Than 33,000 Patients Yearly Transfusion is giVen to W. Wilcher by Mrs. Echelberger, a technician at the Baltimore Marine Hospital. (Continued from Page 8) ports will appear in subsequent issues. When it comes to cooperation with the local institution, the Baltimore Branch's activity has been outstanding. Of the Baltimore SIU's cooperation. Dr. John L. Wilson, Chmcal Director of the Marine Hospital in that port, says: "The ScBfarers Inlemalional Union has been extremely cooperative with this Hospital, and during the past three years has contributed a large portion of the blood for the hospital's blood bank. The Administration of this hospital wishes to take this public opportunity to again thank this Union for its cooperation." Largely responsible for the suecess of the Baltimore Hospital m treating its patients is the emphasis it lays on good medical care and courtesy to the patients, "That is the spirit with which the entire staff operates," Dr. wiigon says. "There is a definite attempt made to treat each patient as an individual and give the best treatment that medical science has to offer." .pj^g Baltimore Hospital is well g^jted to achieve the objective stressed by the institution's clinical director. The second largest Marine Hospital in the nation (Staten Island in New York is the largest), Baltimore has 500 beds, which are occupied by an average of 404 patients a day. its staff treats all general medical conditions, except tuberculosis and mental disease, large out-patient departments are maintained, one in the Hospital and one in the Customs House in downtown Baltimore. Baltimore's Marine Hospital, a seven-story building completed in 1934 at the cost of one million dollars, has -six Poors of wards and one floor for private rooms, Ur, j_ F. Van Ackeren, medical officer in charge, heads a total gtaff of 445. The medical staff jg composed of 40 doctors and joS nurses, who treat patients in each of the following services: surgical, medical, tumor, urological, pathological, dental and eye, ear, nose, and throat, Adjunct facilities to these treatment services are an out­ standing X-ray department for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, a well-stocked pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy .and . a ~competent • , record ° service A new and modem laboratory, staffed by specialists in their respective fields, rounds out^ the hospital's medical facilities. Handling the human side of things at the Baltimore Hospital is a capable, conscientious and sympathetic social service de­ partment, directed by Miss Car­ oline Diggs. According to figures supplied by Dr. Wilson, the average length of stay for each patient is 16 days. The Baltimore institution ministers to more than 25,000 out-patients and between 8,000 and 9.000 in-patients during a year. Hospital functionaries say they would like to increase entertain­ ment and diversional activities for the patients, and Dr. Wilson points out that in future plan­ ning it is hoped that more space will be provided for recreational facilities. Although expanded entertain­ ment opportunities would be un­ doubtedly more than welcome to inost seamen in the Baltimore hospital,, it appears that any man who can figure on being restored to health in the average 16 days cited by Dr. Wilson will probably not fret on that score. I The physicians who make up the medical staff of the Baltimore Marine Hospital. Fourth from the left in front row is Dr. J. F. Van Ackeren. medical officer in charge of the hospital. Of 445 total personnel. 40 are doctors. * i .• '•."•V-'-.f- •i'V!,'"-' •,b'. ;• �Page Ten THE SEAF A RBRS v LOG Friday. November 26, 1848 Mobile Hospitars Treatment Of Seamen Among Seafarers being treated at Mobile Marine Hospital is Clarence Haffner, who sustained' a broken leg on a ship during a storm at sea. He has good words for the Hospital staff. ^ Seafarer H. R. Lowman has be^n in the. Mobile Hospital because ox a broken ankle since Aug. 17. He says doctors and nurses are excellent and especially praises Drs. Dagovich and Herihey; who are attending him. Cheerful Service By Capable Persoaael Coatribates Greatly To Rapid Recoveries ji Mobile's Marine Hospital is a beautiful, three-story, white structure, who^ en­ trance is at the. corner of St. Anthony and Bayou Street's. Its appearance is befitting art institution that provides first-class medical treatment, administered with patience , and understanding by the entire staff. Ask any Seafarer who has been a patient in the Mobile Marine Hospital and the cl^ces are ninety-mne^ to one ^ recent visit, to the Hostell you- that theres representative was no: better treatment io be had . v , anywhere. accompanied by two Seafarers, M f +V, 1, W. Alexander, Rjesponsible for the praise- who took photos of hospitali^d TT '"T?" T., ? obtaimng interst^^headed by Dr. Porter, the views and date that would be of Ti membership-as is psisted by a_ staff of phys^ a whole. Cross, which makes weekly visits to the Hospital, Band concerts and stage shows gjygn periodically in the rec^gation hall. Outstanding support in the entertainment field has ^^e Mobile local of the AFL American Federation of Musicians, who: have given sevfor the patients. Seafarer John Week, OS, is all smiles as he accompanies Mrs. J. A. Thetford, Red Cross representative, on her rounds of the hospitaL ^te N G nfffneV COSTS UP •n^i 1 1.+^ TT T TT- 1 ' /I T' down, offered the visiting _ • /" ' Seafarers their full cooperation. The Mobile Marine Hospital, E. 'Hamill, and two dentists, Drs. -D .u i j .u . n Allen Perkins and Earl Davis. ^ . Brothers learned that all Bkg the others throughout the hands m the Hospital were un- „ation, is conducted by the U. S. ' >HAS EVERYTHING animous m their praise of the pubijg Health Service. With the The Hosoital's medical nerson accorded them by the broadening of the'scope of the ine Hospital s meaicai person doctors, nurses, aids and social Hosnitel's work in recent vears nel is rounded out by a dorps of cgrvigp Hospital s woric m recent years, 20 registered nurses, a varying ' the cost of treatment has shot but large number of nurses' aids Proofs that the cpurtray up. and approximately twenty order- shown to patients is no fieeting T^g approximate cost per palies; These figures vary with in. the Mobile Hospital was tient for each dav'6 treatment is the needs nf the moment. shown by the fact that those close to six dollars. The govemEverything necessary to give ^1^° l^ave been m the h^pital mgnt bears this cost and no seamen the finest medical service charge is made to men of the . available is on hand at the in- ! giving praise to the American merchant marine., stitution,. including X-ray and However, foreign shipowners' vocational therapy. The HospiPUBLIC SUPPORT must pay that amount for their tal has its own laundry system, seamen. canteen and recreation rooms, .^evisitm^ The cost of treatment, howThere is a spacious, ^eU-kept J^at the Ho^i^^^ ^ ^ indication of the lawn surrounding the building facilities are ample and are de- QUOJ:^ treatment. Bv confor ore of convaLrcing pai" aSSST sfmil "r pleaaanUy for the patients. treatment in private hospitaie The major portion of the treat- Besides the recreation room, would' nm close to $10 per day. ment given seamen in Mobile is there is a fairly well-stocked After making their rounds last done through the facilities of the library, books for which are fur- ^gg^^ the visiting Seafarers obHospital's out-patient and dental nished by various civic and wel- served that "all in alL the Modepartments. At times there are fare organization. hile Marine Hospital is not a bad as many as a hundred seamen. Several Mobile groups are ex-* place for seamen needing drymany of them Seafarers, using tremely active in making the docking for a spell." tl^ facilities. patients stay in the hospital more ti,- i,«n Like those in other SIU ports, than jusj a dreary wait until sLson eomina on it would the Mobile Marine Hoapltal ia 'heir health ia restored. Visited weekly by a Umon Hos- Some of the groups cboperat- hands would make it a point to pital Patrolman, who brings the ing with the Hospital in attain^ pay to their Union Brothers in Brothers Eriine Smith (left) and V. NL Henries, i^th Union members " their weekly ing this objective are the Cath- a visit to the itearest hospital. It general medical p^epts, are coming around fine. They say benefits; man, copies of the LOG die Maritime Club, the Seamen's would certainly cheer thbm up. and other, material of interest. Bethel, and the American Red they saii J^d they're right! they have no hoe| wUh the treatment they are getting. t.. • �'FMday< November 26. 1948 THESE A F A RE R S LOG Page Eleven Wins High, Praise From SIU Patients • I Doing their part to . help restore seamen to health in Mo­ bil* Marine Hospital are the three members of the nursing staff in photo at upper left. From left to right: Miss Barnett. RN; Miss Hodges, nurses' aide, and Mrs. Rodgers, RN. Talking to SIU representative in photo upper right is William Richardson, who is receiving treatment for suspected polio condition which developed in Antwerp while he wds serving as volunteer orgMdse* aboard the SS Radketch. Dr. Ryan and Nune Taylor rate his all-out approval. The Mobile Hospital lists have shown Bro­ ther A. C. McAlpin's name since April of this year. Above is SIU member Jerry Pettaway. who entered the Mobile Hospital a couple of weeks ago with a fractured foot. v-'Ji .v;- .-i ' k- • "'.Si 1 I'M • 'A ^ A''k Seafarer C. E. Glover, who has been in the Mame Hospi­ tal for four months, gets a visit from, a Union representative.. -Treatment given seamen "there compares favoi^ably with the best, he says. All the patients in Mobilei Hospital have high praise for Mrs. Mills, nurse's aide, for her kiiidness and considera­ tion. She's the wife of an SHI member. •Ar^\ Brother Lew Smith, SIU oldtimer, has been in the Hospital only about a week, but he's frank, nevertheless. He says chow could be improved a bit as to quality and quantity. He finds everything okay, otherwise. �mmj Page' Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 26, 1946 MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS ' Master's Outdated Contract Sore Spot To Ranger Crew INJUNS IN THE MODERN AGE Feels New Crop Of Bosuns Will Make For Beefs To ihe Editor: the States it is another matter. Speaking of arguments, I'd I've heard that my article of To the Editor: like to say that personal argu­ last September appeared in the Why stick out your neck? I LOG. At least one friend thought ments, mixed with drink at the payoff are bad business. Such just came up from New Orleans, it interesting. I've been wonder­ and it seems that since the last ing about other opinions on this "drinking exercises" blacken the good name of the Union. raise everyone with three years review of our bauxite trip. -SHORT-CHANGED sea time is sot on shipping Bo­ We are on our way from Mo­ Our new two year agreement sun. bile to New Orleans now. Our last run was an average trip is the strongest contract yet. But If we aren't careful this is go­ with the exception of the relief Alcoa clips our wings for about ing to get us a beef from our Captain. We will sure welcome forty bucks per month. Port companies, as many of these boys back Captain Perry, our regular stores are handled by shore are shipping Bosun for the first Skipper. He is a good person gangs, with next to nothing paid time and can't do their job as it and usually lets the boys have the crew on this. All work on should be done. Most of them a sizable draw, which makes a the boxes is within routine are waiting for Liberty ships. hours. And shore gangs sougee big difference on a trip. The fellows who have been sail­ On this last run Captain Orb- and paint the quarters. ing Bosun since the wages were rin, who reads from an out-dated These clarifications of the new almost the same as AB, are forc­ While Brother I. H.^ Pepper visited the roundup in agreement book, couldn't read agreement pack a lot of power, ed to take bigger ships and thus black on white. I'd pointed out but with prices where they are, Pendleton, Oregon, recently, he snapped this picture of four make less money and have more to him that a hot lunch was we're stuck unless we temper squaws with their mounts. Ten to one the motorcycles are headaches than they would called for at the 9 P.M. lunch down the companies wa_y of otherwise have. Indians. period. Five minutes later he thinking and acting. Here's the way I see it: You decreed that coffee and cold All rearranging of dry stores can be the best damned., sailor sandwiches were all our agree­ or meats for inventory is over­ that ever stepped aboard a scow, time, as well as de-frosting and ment called for. His, maybe! but that doesn't mean that you cleaning of boxes. We must have "You'd better see the Patrol­ are a good Bosun. Sometimes a first call, ahead of the shoreman," was my reply. Arguments man may not be too good a sail­ gangs, on the handling of stores avail a Delegate nothing at sea, or, but knows how to handle for the voyage that are deliver­ To the Editor: but when the ship gets back to •When it comes to alcholics, men and get work out of them. ed to the ship. Not to store our these doctors have patience that He's a pretty good Bosun. own ships is asking for the gun. Although I am not a member would tax a saint. Often they SIU Sportsman This ship has passed annual of your Union, I would like to are discharged after being ' This may bring an argument, inspection. All repairs have been commend you for the article straightened out and given their but it is time something was completed, new; ' mattresses and about the Ellis Island Hospital. bearings, only to be back in the said. A man may sail on Deck pillows have been received, the It made me remember the aid I hospital again in a matter of for twenty years and never be hull sand-blasted, and welding received while there. ^ any good as a Bosun. Yet an­ days. and painting done. With a clean other man may spend two or. I, for one, will never be able The nurses are swell, too. I three years on Deck, and make ship and a fifty percent new to pay the debt I owe to those will never forget Mrs. Logan crew, we are anticipating a good fine doctors for restoring me to and her contageous smile. Mrs. a swell Bosun. A good deal more trip. comes with a Bosun's job than In closing I would like to re­ health. Like all humans, who Ed. Sullivan also gave us the the latest $25 raise, so think it forget fast as soon as they, get mind you that spot-sougeeing is best of treatment. I could go on over before you throw in your routine work — and some men well, I never returned to thank forever thanking such wonderful card. You may still be better off should remember that "cleanli­ these doctors for being so kind people. sailing as AB by letting the, boys to me. ness is next to Godliness!" If you can find space in your that have had the headaches for The one who will live in my paper, I would sure appreciate it so long keep them a while long­ James B. Elliolt memory for a long time to come if you would publish this letter. er. is Doctor Theodore Branfman. Crew Praises Clifton Coates Russell E. Bamett His skill and kind words sure Norfolk Branch came in handy when things were AFOUNDRIA'S CLEAN-UP SQUAD For Support the darkest for me. I witnessed a miracle while I To the Editor: was over there. A young Coast As members of the SIU and Sam Vandal, long-time mem­ as crewmembers of the SS Ro- Guardsman came in whose only ber of the SIU, demonstrates sario. Bull Line, we would like means of getting around was in the manner in which he peisses to express our thanks to the a wheel chair. Ten months later, his time while ashore. Here Agent and Patrolmen of the Nor­ when I met this young fellow he draws a bead with his folk Branch for their fine at­ again, he was back on his feet high-powered .22 rifle. tempt to secure us transporta­ and in school. tion in our recent beef. Although we didn't get the REPORTS HEAVY dough, it certainly is good to CALL ON LOGS know that our representatives BA BAR W:" :" ' constantly fight for what we IN syi,' f know are the best conditions in To ihs Ediisr: maritime history. Thanks again to our Norfolk I am very pleased to acknowl­ edge receipt of several issues of Branch. The crew of the the LOG. There has been a great demand for them by sea­ SS Rosario men visiting this dock, and I will be very much obliged if you will continue sending them to me here in Buenos Aires.' Send in the minutes of It might help members coming your ship's meeting to the down this way if you would put New York Hall. Only in that a notice in the paper letting way can the membership act them know that I will have them Satn sits in his boat stillon your recommendations, available—as long as they last— fishing for bass in' Greenwood and then the minutes can be at this bar. Lake, New Jersey. Sam's quite printed in the LOG for the a sportsman. He belongs to With weapons in hand and togged appropriately for the Jose Sansin, Proprietor benefit of all other SIU the Rod and Gun Club and oceasioni cr^wnrnnhers of the Afoundria prepare to attack American Bar crews. heads for the great outdoors the l^lidiMdik atid decks with soap and water. In front, left Hold those shipboard meet­ (Ed. Note: We are increasing whenever he is in from a to right—George Burk, Deck Maintenance; CapUto, OS; and ings regularly, and send your bundle to 25 copies per Tim Holt, AB. Middle row—O. Bodden, AB; William Morreale, trip. His latest ship was the those minutes in as soon as week. Should' this not be Alcoa Ranger, where he served Deck Maintenance; John Bergeria, OS. Back row—^"Senator possible. That's the SIU wayl enough to fill the' deifiand, let Claghom" Scvads6n, Deck Maintenance. as Night Cook-Baker. us know.) CoNiNiends Log For Articfe On Ellis Island Hospital -• Send Those Minutes �THE SEAFARERS Friday. Novamber 26, 1946 LOG Takin' A Breather On Human Understanding road and be a friend to man." We all can do with a little un­ Under the heading of "Human derstanding when the going is Understanding" one could cover tough. And the prevailing times a million pages and subjects if are tough for sure. So we all can gone into with an open and in­ do our share in letting a bit of tellectual mind. sunshine enter into the lives of But begging your pardon, dear others less able to resist the de­ friends and readers, I am far pression forced upon them by from being intellectual. Nor does circumstances beyond their con­ my mind have more than an trol. average understanding of my Before condemning our neigh­ fellow man. I am the man next bors, we would do well to try to to you on a bus or a street car, understand the reasons for their or banging your shoulders while actions, and to analyze their Shot taken in late summer rooting for the hometeam. I am point of view. We would then, shows Worth Pittman, crewfhe fellow who told you how to perhaps, be able to forgive and member of the Nathaniel Pal­ find the shuttle to Grand Cen­ at the same -time unearth faults mer, taking it easy between tral or the beach train, or sat of our own. work stints. Pittman and fel­ next to you in the movies. So come on fellows! A smile low workers put the Palmer I cry when you cry, laugh here and a greeting there brings in SlU-shape after it had rested in a boneyard for sev­ when you laugh. Sometimes I .out the sunshine everywhere. John Wunderlich eral months. am happy and content, at other times sad and depressed; but at all times I am the perfect image of you—the average American in the street. To the Editor: these people are bound with us to fight for better conditions for That is the reason I consider Although Union mindedness is the common good of laboring myself competent and able to talk to you. These few printed strong aboard ship, there are men. times when it seems to be for­ words are my medium. In any just beef, we Seafarers gotten by some of our fellow give our support to any bonaThe world is quite bitter and hard at times—especially if you members when they go ashore. fide organization in its attempt are lonesome and believe your­ Here is an incident that was to exterminate the chiselers and self forgotten by alL^A cheerful noticed recently on a dock in the sweatshops -that operate under the guise of business. Yet when smile from a stranger is an en­ port of Tampa, where several ormous psychological boost. It, the occasion arises when we need makes the day appear brighter taxi cabs were waiting for sea­ support, how can we expect men. One of these taxis had a at once. such support from fellow union­ sign on it which could not easily INEXPENSIVE FEELING ists whom we have not encour­ be mistaken which read, "LucilA little courtesy when crowd­ les Taxi—Union Cab, Local 79. aged by patronizing their busi­ nesses? ing into an already fully packed Yet this taxi was by-passed by subway car relieves the tension. It is necessary, therefore, that So will a remark at the right some of our brothers who en­ moment. A "good morning" here, gaged another, whose operator we be union-minded at all times. a "hello" there—why not? It neither belonged to a union nor Strong, clean unionism is the foundation upon which rests the does not cost you a nickel, and operated on a union basis. it brings a lot of goodness into cornerstone of solidarity, which It certainly is a good ^nd your own soul when you are an­ is absolutely essential to the swered with appropriate greet­ healthy sign to see a union label maintenance of a strong and ings. or sign displayed by any union united front throughout the One of the greatest poems that operator or any business. Be it a I ever read goes: "Let me live ginmill, barber shop or any whole labor movement. Arthur J. Browne in a house by the side of the other union shop. We know that j To the Editor: Says Don't Leave Unionism On Ship Maffie's Pen Depicts Imaginary Shipboard Scene Page Thirteen Woody Chronicles Tidbits From San Juan Social Life To the Editor: on an article that I am sure will be welcome. In the very near There is plenty of activity future it should be in the LOG around the San Juan Hall. Ship­ office. ping and voting is heavy. Some of the Brothers are jumping off ANOTHER STARTER of one ship and on to another Brother L. "Pope" Colon, who right away. It reminds me of lost his race horse about a year the old circus cry: "Here today ago, is back in San Juan. He is and gone tomorrow!" Anybody not looking for a ship right else want one? I mean a job. If away. He is trying to buy an­ so, come on down! other race horse. Better luck I feel sorry for that Latin this time. Pope! from Manhattan, Johnny Sulli­ Was outside of Maltilde's Bar van, who by now is up in the as usual with the gang the other cold country oiling winches on day. No one can get in the place the Liberty ship Rosario. Good except Maltilde and "Red" Mor­ luck, Johnny. We expect you gan. The bar is very small and back soon. Maltilde is very large, so the All hands here are expecting boys and girls sit outside. When three other characters back on it rains all hands scramble onto the beach any day now. The trio a neighboring porch where, if of Vince ''Blackie" Kane, Bob the wind is right, they can stay Tompkins^ and "Boy Smokum almost dry. Pipe" Lincoln. Brother Dario Rios, the chief Brother Johnny Benedict just cook, is in San Juan after spend­ shipped out on the Wild Ranger, ing a couple of weeks with his after three weeks of beach­ family in Mayaguez. He states combing. He claims he enjoyed there are six SIU members on his stay here. Brother Benedict the beach there. Brother Rios got off the Rosario, and just hails from New Orleans. dropped in to vote. All hands have been yelling Those of us on the Election for the LOG lately. The last is­ Committee were moved I'ight sue we've received is that of the smack in the doorway of the 15th of October. They have been Agent's office on meeting night, reading and re-reading the for the Hall is so small there was bound copies and back issues in no other place. Now, between the Hall. Some like the pictures the Agent and the Dispatcher best, others like the little trying to get around, we are be­ sketches that accompany the ar­ ing moved around like Mexican ticles, and—oh well!—the whole jumping beans—with no room to LOG from first to last page is j ump! enjoyed. But as I've said before, "Keep We finally put the whip to Red her steady as she goes." Spurlock. H« is now working "Woody" Lockwood jj.. A Seaman's Requiem By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON He lay dead on the cold iron deck and stared at the lead grey skies, With never a friend to mourn him or a hand to close his eyes. "Yeah, he's dead," was all they said, "sure dead *n' there he lies." The Mate came aft at seven bells to give him the last overhauling, "Just lash him up an' stow him neat in six foot o'tarpauling. An', Chips, look hvely there—the barometer's a faUing." rs J! 1 So they carried him up and laid him down with many a heave and jerk. And dumped him deep in the grey green sea where the tiger shark do lurk; "Sure it's tough about 'im," the guys did say, "but who's to do 'is work?" My Last Desire By BENNO ZIELINSKI Lacking actual inspiratibn for a highly dramatic shipboard scene. Seafarer-artist Norman Maffio ze&orted to his imagination for the above view of two crewmembers as they might appear trimming vents aft aboard the Santa Clara Victory if she were struck by a sudden squall in the Atlantic. When my heart once stops to beat Carry my remains, to the open sea— There lower me down into eternity. There let me dream while the silent waves roll On the treasure-strewn dimes in submarineland Where mermaids dance to Neptime's band Neath the crossroads to foreign countries. There—deep—the sun never pierces the gloomThere I'll sway gently to the tide of the moon. a �•"' "'•:: ^">1 Page Fourteen T KESEAF A RE RS Makes Ore Line Criiise, Reports Favorably On Crew LOG TEE CBATEAU IN RAS TANtjRA Tti^i IVoTMibw aSi 1941 ^ V 'l Claims Bar . tj In San Juan ' Destroys Logs Mike (Slumber King) Boris, the Mad Russian, is a swell guy and To the Editor: Well, here we are again, on our he is working for the crown of return trip to Baltimore from Rip Van Winkle. He has just Please discontinue sending Cruz Grande, Chile. about enough time in now to rate that bundle of LOGS each "vyeek Things were kind of tough on as champ. Really this is one of to the Pennsylvania Bar at 52 the beach, so, having heard that the most orderly Stewards DeCavadanga Street, Parada 2/1/2, these Ore runs were a seaman's partjnents I have been with. San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the nightmare, I though this would following reasons: Dominic Di Maio is Bosun and be a good time to try one of a damned good one at that, but First, the owner has been them and see what a seaman's- he went and took unto himself a seen by several SIU men, who nightmare looked like. wife. Well, Nick, may all of your live in that neighborhood, dump­ This is my second trip, and I troubles be those little ones! Nat ing the LOGS in the garbage think the run is not too bad. Of Muse, the Electrician, with his can as soon as they arrive. ' course they wouFd never do for guitar gives us a little hillbilly Second, others, including my­ the overtime boys—there is very music, accompanied by the voice self, have tried to get a LCKJ The subject of many letters and articles in the LOG of little of that. Then, there is no of J. Sheets, AB. It's very inter­ from the Pennsylvania Bar af­ late, picture shows the seamen's club in Ras Tanura. Picture liberty on them either, with one esting. Jose Hernandez and Wip­ ter having actually seen them was taken by Sidney Lipschitx, crewmember of the LMce night (and once in a great while er F. A. Gonzales give us sam­ delivered, but were refused. George. Men seen on the porch are Seafarers from the two nights) in Baltimore. ples of Spanish voice—the guitar I would further advise—and I Lake George. On the Chile end you pull speaks Spanish, also. It is very think that the others who live right into the dock and start cheering. here will bear me out—that all loading. As a rule not over six Our old friend, Thomas Mack, SIU men stay away from the hours later you are out and on Oiler, is trying to ape Clark Pennsylvania Bar in the future your way back to Baltimore. for reasons too numerous to What the hell.' It is a lot better Gable, I think. He must leave mention. than being on the beach—here I many broken hearts on the beach —but he is a swell fellow to Name Withheld eat! CO-2. It is called "Ansul" and is The Stewards Department is know. The Quartermasters are a To the Editor: (Ed. Note: How about it, • harmless in all ways to humans headed by B. L. Bobbins, that old fine bunch of boys. Deck En­ I have been on the beach for and cargo. A little investigation Pennsylvania Bar? The LOG gineer Ramon Rozpedowski is a son of the two Carolinas. He runs a year now and have retired my is open for your statement. the Department, tool He goes out busy bee who is always on the book. My wife and I have a baby by the SIU might disclose this If any of the rest of the mem­ to be worth promoting in the in­ bership have comments on of his way to try and please, and ball. So with a crew like this you girl. I'm just making out by is on the ball and a jolly good working as an electrician at Pan terest of shipboard safety. this, write a letter to the fellow. The Chief Cook, Louie have something to be proud of. American Airways here in Paul Fernandez LOG.) Rowe, is tops in my book — a FEW GRUMBLES Miami. swell fellow to work with and a We have the Transport Work­ The food is good, well prepar­ RIGHT AT HOME ON THE CAPE NOME good cook. ers Union (CIO) representing us. The Second Cook and Baker, ed, and well balanced. But, hell's It is in about as bad shape as the Joe (Paddy) Padelsky, is a won­ bells, if we didn't have a few NMli. The majority of the offi­ derful Baker. The results of his grumbles and growls we would cials are accused of being com­ work just melt in your mouth not feel right. There are no per­ mies, and there is a good deal of when you eat it! He is also a formers, for word was passed fighting among themselves. On along that gashounds would not nice fellow to get along with. The top of this, another CIO Union Galley . Utility (or Chief Pot be tolerated. So far, I haven't is attempting a raid. Wrestler) is W. G. (Pop) Rennie, seen any brass wearing horns. With contract negotiations your old friend—^no comments! They look like humtins to me. coming on, things don't look so I believe that with my years MESSMEN MASTERS good. I try to convince the men of experience I can speak with Steve Burskey, Dave Barrett, that it would be best to throw and Joseph Clevenger are mess- authority when I say a crew is all the commies out, along with men, and they are the best that on the ball as this one is. There the raiders, and get started all you can find anywhere. Jose Her­ has been very little trouble, and over again. However, with the nandez the BR, is trying his to my way of thinking the only number'of company stiffs and hand at poetry — but it is in way to build a good Union is to phonies in the outfit, it is sur­ Spanish. The Steward Utility, fulfill your obligations — then prising that they have a union at you will see how easy it is to get a new contract. That is what all. Thanks LOG I have seen a dry-powder makes the SIU the outstanding type fire extinguisher demon­ For Helping Union of the Sea. A ehain is no strated by Pan American Air­ stronger than it's weakest link. To Contact Son ways that is far superior to Let us try to help our weak To the Editor: sisters along. Do not condemn, This is just a line to thank you but let us try to educate. Always ELECTRICAL UNION Taken while the 'Cape Nome was loading tobacco for for publishing my request of Oc­ remember that the permits of to­ REQUESTS USE Scotiud, Ireland and England in Wilmington. North Carolina, tober 22 in your "personals" col­ day are the bookmen of tomor­ Seafarers J. Davis, Baker; Broodway. Chief Cook; and Louis OF 'SEAFARE' umn asking my son William row. Just because you are for­ Aiken, Pantryman, look pretty for Uncle Otto Pruessler's tunate enough to have a book To the Editor; Gooden to contact me. c4tm©ra= He read the notice and got in does not give you the right to I would like to secure per­ touch with me. Everything is all violate the rules and regulations. mission from your cartoonist, right again. I am very grateful Always remember that the per­ Eddy Smith, to reproduce one of mits have their eyes on you. It for the aid you have given me. North and South Pacific, Indian, is up to every one to be a credit his recent cartoons. The car­ To the flditor: Mrs. Mary Gooden toon which I saw appeared in Arctic, and Antarctic Oceans. to the SIU, not a liability. Your article listing the "Seven Perhaps the American College Yours for a better and strong­ the SEAFARERS LOG of Oc­ Seas" interested me so much tober 29. Riding The Trail Dictionary (mentioned "in your er SIU! that I did a little investigating It was the cartoon, "Seafare;" on my own. As I read it, I recall­ article) listed them under Eng­ W. G. (Pop) Rennie where the fellow talks so much ed naming the seven seas back lish Phrases in the back of the in the barroom but when he in my school days; but like those book as I found was done in the Drydocked Member should talk on the union meeting queried on the subject, I, too, Winston Dictionary— Encyclope­ hall floor, he has nothing to had forgotten. dic Edition. Asks Shipmates say. I think it is excellent and Before beginning my investi-' So, Brothers Viken and MackTo Pay Visit believe that an enlarged copy lin were absolutely correct. I posted in the union office may >gation, hewever, I met unexpect­ hope this will clear up the ques­ To the Editor: be of value to some members. . edly (and I thought luckily) a tion of who has "sailed the Seven You can just bet your last I hope you will be kind former professor of English who Seas," and who has not. buck that I am still anchored enough to grant me permission said that "sailing the Seven Mary Vanderburg Seas" referred to those seas down. In fact, I am drydocked to have it reproduced. along the .China Coast. Pai E. Damiaai over here at the Staten Island He told me to look at a map, Local Umon 363, Hospital for a new stem bear­ when I tried to name the seas in International Brotherhood of ing, but should be ready for that area, but he didn't volunteer Electrical Workers sea in a couple of weeks. to name them! He seemed to Check lha slop chest boOrangMturg, N.. Y. Ray White was" in today with have more important things on fore yoiur boat sails. Make . (Ed. Note: "Seafare" the LOGS. He's a popular man his mind at the time. Though At right, Pete, the Steward with the boys here. If any of winging your way.) sure that the slop chest con- . possessing the rare talent of re­ of the Shawnee Trail, Navy the boys who know me have partee, it looks like he was tains an adequate supply of tanker welcomes aboard a new time between calls I wish they caught with his wits down. all the things you o^e liaMO^ crewmember. Ship made a trip would take a run over here. It I referred to B\ink and Wagto need. If it doesn't, call the to Hamburg and back to New gets lonesome. I am on the nail's Dictionary and found un­ Union Hall immediately. York. Pic by John Clamp, sixth floor, Ward 6F. der "seas-rthe seveir seas," list­ Wiper. N. J. Moore ed: North and South Atlantic, : . ..'"."'i *'•To ihe Editor: Ex-Member Tells Of Battle Within CIO Airport Union Reader Rows'Across 'Seven Seas' fii'} I lir; W': Check It—But Good ... �y i/iri r H E S E A F A R E R S- LO G Friiay. Novenibei; 26,11948 Page Fifledn Iflobile Shipping Hits Low Point PERSONALS Say Vacation Pay Not Lost, By CAL TANNER Rule Provides Job Security ROBERT L. MILLER Write to Mrs. Shirley Wessel, MOBILE—Shipping slid to a crack down on this modern Cap­ Seamen's Church Institute, New new low for this port during the tain Bligh. This, no doubt, to them, would York. (Continued from Page 16) Sign-ons for the week were past week. Although six vessels endanger what they fondly re­ % % % . were paid off, there were only the Clipper, Monarch of the Seas, want that type of trip, because fer to as "greater security." GEORGE BOWEN both on continuous articles and ' three sign-ons, including the two of the transportation rule, he We close this letter with the R. HICKS the Maiden Creek, which is • ships on continuous articles. simply does not throw in for it. earnest request that all Seafar­ Contact Anna Burchick, 517 There are, of course, isolated The Alcoa Clipper came in scheduled for a tilp that will in­ ers, when the time comes, vote from her 17-day passenger run clude calls at six coast ports and Cathedral St., Baltimore 1, Md., cases where it is impossible to in favor of the transportation regarding her brother. secure such information, but to the Islands, while the John W. four Meditterfanean ports. rule as it now stands. Several Seafarers are in drythese are so very rare that they 3; 4, Cullen, also of Alcoa, completed cannot be considered in making As active sailing men of the^ DANIEL A. HUTTO . a bauxite run and then headed dock at the Mobile Marine Hos­ SIU and Seafarers of long stand­ pital at this moment. Among for the layup. Communicate with Mrs. W. L. over-all policy. ing, we ask that this letter be them are J. B. Tucker, William ,. The remainder of the payoffs Hutto, R No. 1, Box 63, Brooks- One thing to us, too, which published in its entirety. is particularly significant is the were Waterman jobs: the Mon­ Ross, W. H. McKinney, C. E. ville, Fla. Important. (Signed by 30 Bookmembers) fact that nearly 100 percent of arch of the Seas, in from Puerto Deloach, A. Smith, R. C. David­ 4< 4son, C. Glover, R. Moillanen, W. the men ashore are in favor of (Ed. Note: The above let­ Rico; the Antinous, back from a VICTOR A. COVER the present rule. Most objection ter has been printed in its en­ European run; the Warrior, re­ Richardson, and K. Tarker, Ann Lee, 722 E. Lonneta Ave., comes from men aboard ships. tirety because there may be Quite a few oldtimerrs are turning from a trip to Mediter­ Glendale 5, Calif., is anxious If the matter could be checked some basis, however uninten­ ranean ports, and the Maiden around the beach, and if you to hear from you. were in Mobile the past week thoroughly, we venture to say tional, to the brothers' claim Creek, back after a round of you probably would have run in­ ft » » that a large percentage of those that too much space has been ports in Europe. WHITEY or DOTTY GANN men aboard ships who are either given letters opposed to the All payoffs for the week were to a few of these Brothers: W. Tracy, B. Clay, E. Vitou, D. Get in touch with William C. writing their "objections to their rule. However, it will be im­ smooth, with the exception of Walker, W. L. Dunlop, M. Cut­ (Reds) Hall, in care of the SIU, security being taken away," or possible in the future to de­ the Maiden Creek, skippered by ler, C. Stringfellow, W. H. Ham14 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, Md. agitating other members of the vote so much space to one Capt. Morgan Hiles. This scow by, N. Larson, J. T. Tighe, W. H. crew to write them, have been letter. In addition, it is neces­ ft ft ft was fouled up a little by dis­ BILL WORMACK aboard for a long period of time sary that all future letters on puted overtime, but everything Graddick, and R. Schwarz. JOE FERNANDEZ and in the large part are afraid was straightened out with the WATCHING STRIKE Please get in touch with O. that the rule as it now is may the subject be restricted en­ Patrolman securing payment of The local labor scene is quiet Sikes, care of New York Hall, break up their "friendly rela­ tirely to issues and be free the money for the crew. but all hands in the SIU are 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, tions" with the mates, engineers of name-calling and back-bit­ BLIGH. AGAIN closely watching the East Coast N.Y. and even the company itself. ing.) strike of the ILA. In the event As usual, the entir^ crew had a beef against Skipper Hiles— that the Longshoremen should this time for his refusal to give extend the tie-up to the Gulf medical attention to an injured I coast the Mobile Branch of the SIU has made plans to provide crewmember. good a chance as the next guy because of the deplorable con­ By JOE ALGINA Unfortunately, there was noth­ essentials for the membership of being elected delegate when ditions, the workers have turned here. ing definite enough to put our NEW YORK —We've all but the time comes, but until then to communism. Their reasoning, Everything has been put in closed up shop in this port un­ fingers on, but the crew is wait­ readiness to set up a soup kitch­ til the end of the Longshore­ he is just Joe Seaman, like the being that conditions can't be ing for another opportunity to any worse, and may be a little en at a moment's notice. A dor­ men's strike. A few tankers mov­ rest of the crew. Before closing the book for better, under Stalin. mitory will be made available to ed out and several ships came men requiring a place to flop, if in for payoffs, but that slight the week, there's a fable that ki this country the operators it becomes necessary because of activity didn't create a ripple needs exploding, -especially bellow about high wages. What extension of the ILA beef. compared to the usual heavy right now when shipowners are they seem to ignore is that fact SIU, A&G District BinThe cutting their periodic profit mel­ that the high wages and good Waterman Steamship Cor­ wash of shipping here. on. Cities Service, for example, conditions are the reasons there BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. poration has four C ships out in The few men sent to ships recently declared $48 million is not a strong communist move­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 the repair yards and at least two during the past week have gone profit for a nine-month period. ment in this country. BOSTON 276 State St. .E. B, Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 of them are ready to go on the aboard tankers, and for those The claim by the American Of course, this is not to their Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 coastwise run, as soon as the jobs we'owe a vote of thanks to operators that the high wages credit. The SIU has forced the GALVESTON 308 >/4—23rd St. company learns that the strike is the Organizing Department. paid American seamen is lead­ operator to make every conces­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 settled. The other two are slated Two of the ships to go out ing to their ruination and the sion ever gained by the men on MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. to follow them at weekly inter­ are the Michael, Carras; the ruination of the country, is a the ships. The Union has made Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW'ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. vals. Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinen­ real puzzler. It's true that Am­ life aboard American ships the E. Sbeppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tal Steamship Company. Both erican seamen enjoy the best best in the world. Every better­ ALCOA SLOW NflW YORK ...51 Beaver St. had come in for payoffs and did Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Alcoa, the other large operator quick turn-arounds. The Mich­ wages and the best working con­ ment of conditions won by Am­ NORFOLK .127-129 Bauh St. ditions of seamen anywhere in erican seamen makes it that Een Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 in this port, has had a real slow ael, howevar, didn't get far. She the world, but for that the ope­ much harder for any communist PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. month and prospects for the com­ broke down just outside the har­ rators should rejoice. organizers to make headway Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ing month indicate nothing in bor. with seamen. COMMIE HOTBED SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. the way of improvement in the Other ships in for payoffs, all The logic is simple. Operators The operators' claim that high Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Only a few of the of whom will be with us for SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Leon situation. company's vessels are slated for the duration, are the Hilton, in other countries pay low wages wages lead to the ruination of Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 and force the men to live under the country seems a little bit SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. payoffs and sign-ons. Kathryn, Helen, Bull; and the deplorable conditions. cockeyed when compared to the Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Since Alcoa has laid up 20 or Alcoa Patriot. They bring to TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Those countries are, in the fact that low wages and . p6or R. H. Ilall, Agent Phono M-1323 more Libertys, the only bauxite twenty the number of SIU ships majority, hotbeds of commimist conditions go hand in hand with ships hitting this port are the C now tied up here as a result of WILMINGTON, Calif., activity. In fact, in recent years. communism. 2Z7Vt Avalon Boulevard vessels, and half of these are in the strike. HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. transit from other ports. Fortunately for some of the HAnover 2-2784 That's about all for the pres- men, several ships are still mainSECRETARY-TREASURER ent. However, we want to'ad- taining full crews aboard; others Paul Hall vise everyone wanting to ship are maintaining skeleton crews. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION out right away that Mobile is The men aboard these ships are farers International Union is available to all members who wish Lindsey Williams a port to bypass for the time in good shape and will weather to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS being. We will let you know via the strike with ease. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have this column when shipping picks Joseph Volpian the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every PHONY CAPER up SIU branch for this purpose. SUP Although not many men are However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU going out to ships at the mo­ .HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 ment, I'd like to comment on a which you caff fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 61 -PORTLAND ..111 W. Burnsido St. practice currently being pulled Beacon 4336 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. To speed up as much as aboard a few ships. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. A character goes aboard the possible the appearance in Phone 2599 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION i SAN FRANCISCO .59 Clay St. ship, tosses his seabag on the the LOG a digest of their Douglaa 2-8363 shipboard proceedings all deck and proclaims to the. crew SEATTLE 86 Seneca St, crews are advised to send that he is the ship's delegate. To the Editor: Main 0290 copies of their minutes direct His authority, he claims, comes tWILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LCXJ mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 to the Editor, Seafarers Log, from the Hall where he is a 51 Beaver St., New York personal friend of the officials. address below: Canadian District Such a claim is sheer wind4, N. Y. Name Port Agents should also bagging, something he dreamed .•MONTREAL 1227 Philip*. Square up in a ginmill on the way to Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 forward their copies of ship's PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address minutes to the LOG as soon the ship. This character was sent Phone North 1220 aboard the ship to fill a berth, as possible after receiving 1 -PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. the s^e as the rest of the crew. City State them^ Phone; -5591 Any other material relat­ He probably feels, that a little TORONTO Ill A Jarvi* Street Elsin 5719 ing 'to the voyage, such as spiel right off the bat will set Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. 'stories, pictures, letters, etc.. the crew right and make for Empire 4631 . can <be sent, in with the .easy sailing. VANCOUVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No.. « The best thing to do with this Pacinc 7824 minutes. guy is to tell him he stands as Shipping In Port New York At Standstill SlU HflLLS Ity'i Notice To All SIU Members Time For Minutes 0 �Friday, November 26# 1948 Say Vaiation Pay Not Lost, Role Provides Job Sorority Following are letters from the membership giv­ ing their views on the Union transportation rule. Th^ rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. All possible steps have, been taken to give ^ equal space in the LOG to both sides of the contro­ versy. Stony Creek Crew Backs Present Rule bership is not by any means overloaded with bookmen. This is to let you know the To the Editor: undersigned members' opinions Next, the point has been raised that this rule is supposed to pre­ The following resolution con­ on the debate now going on in vent a guy from collecting vaca­ cerning the transportation rule regards to the question of trans­ tion pay due him, or worse still, was adopted by the crew of portation. prevent him from getting in the misinformed on many of the we are today. We're too wise the Stony Creek, November 19. Lef us state unequivocally, to necessary time for same. NOTH­ odds at issue, such as some of for that sort of thing . today to Whereas: The present nde start this letter off, that we most ING- COULD BE MORE the absolutely wrong informa­ ever go for it again. We say to would create a much bigger certainly are in favor of the WRONG. Vacation pay is cumu­ tion being passed around as ap­ all crewmembers of all SIU • rule now in effect, to wit: that lative in our contracts and the plies to the business of vaca­ ships, if you hear men using this turnover in shipping at present when a crew has transportation continuity of a man's service tions, as explained in this lettet*. sort of argument, look at them when shipping is rather slow, and due, they must accept same and in the company is not broken closely — they deserve close Whereas: A change in the pres­ SHIPOWNER CONCERNED get off the vessel. if he stops his employment with watching. ent rule would provide the ship­ Now, let's analyze one or two one particular company through Remember, fellows, when Another point that has come owners with an excellent argu­ of the points raised by those no fault of his own. This means times look a little tough, the up is that of the forty-five day ment which could be used as who are in opposition to this that if you get off the ship be­ shipowner always want seamen trip and the hardship it is sup- weapon against us in the next ruling and clarify certain issues cause of this ruling (which in­ to be concerned over their "wel­ posed to work on a crew if negotiations conference. which have been misunderstood cidentally is covered in the Un­ fare." Namely, because it will transportation is involved and a Therefore: We the undersignabout this entire matter. ion's transportation agreements) cause them to stop demanding crew has to payoff as in the ed are opposed to any changed Rrst, some of the fellows YOU DO NOT LOSE THAT good conditions, such as our present rule. This too has been in the present rule pertaining seem to be of the opinion that ACCUMULATED TIME TOW­ present transportation rider and greatly misund^stood as well as to the transportation clause and regardless of under what cir­ ARDS YOUR VACATION; biit, rules; as a natural result, they misrepresented. In almost every would vote to that effect if the cumstances the crew pays off, on your next trip, if you want will also stop "demanding" the case a man can easily find out question of a change is ever the crew must take transporta­ to go back into the same com­ other good contract features our before shipping the length of brought yp for a referendum vote tion and pile off the ship. This pany, that cumulative vacation contract provides for: white lin­ the trip and the destination; If up and down the coast, 'definitely isn't true. As a mat­ time is picked back up once en, decent food, and the many the man in question does -not| Signed by 15 BookmembOH ter of fact, there are very few again, regardless of the ship you other things no seaman had in (Continued on Pagr / 5) ' and 14 Permltmen ships paying off now which come go back aboafd belonging to the "good old days" when com­ under the heading of "due trans­ that particular company. pany stiffs began to worry about portation." Therefore, the num­ their "security." VACATION MIX-UP ber of men affected by this rule It is our earnest opinion that is in the minority, as compared Then, too, let us be perfectly if a man finds he cannot afford to the number of jobs contracted frank about this. The question of to go on the beach occasionally, to the SIU. vacations not only has been mis­ as is the custom of most all sea­ Second, the question of so- represented, but has been great­ men, that man has no business called "job security." A few ly over-emphasized as well. It going to sea for a living. He To the'Editor: trip. It is true that we have en­ persons have stated that they may be surprising to most people should get a job ashore in some joyed better shipping in the past^ feel this rule is "against their so- to find out that only approxi­ box factory so he can work for This letter is being written to and feel certain that things will the LOG and the Secretarycalled , "job security." This is not mately percent of ./ t. J. iiiaiciy five live peieeiib ux the iiie shipdiiiy the boss 365 days a year. That is Treasurer in accordance with a improve; but wouldn't it bd much better to incorporate 8 correct. As a matter of fact, the unlicensed personnel have one of the handicaps of going rule as it is now being used is ever collected, vacation money, to sea and it will always be request made by several mem­ time element into this ruling? bers of the crew. Incidentally, by far a greater means of job regardless of the transportation that way. ^ We feel that this ruling defin­ we have all full bookmen on security than would come should rule in effect. This is true not -That may sound hard, brother itely shows favoritism to those board and expect a clean payoff we change this ruling. only of the SIU, |)ut of all sea­ members, but as seamen, we similar to the one we had in members sailing on coastwise Here is an example. Riding men's unions, and is occountable must accept it as true. We simp­ passenger and regular scheduled the ships of steamship compan­ to the fact that the large per­ ly cannot allow a few individual Boston on the previous voyage cargo ships as they are allowed ies the SIU organized during the centage of all seamen change home guards and their concern when there were 24 out of 28 to remain on board as long as past three years are a lot of jobs and companies frequently. over their "security" to allow us full books. This letter has been they like. It may be added that .read to the membership at a seamen who are really company to make rules and follow poli­ shipboard meeting and is en­ we fail to see how this ruling In conclusion, we would also men. They are company men cies supposedly aimed at "great­ could possibly induce or encour­ because many have never been like to say that it is our belief er security," but \^ich in real­ dorsed by those in accord with it. age the shipping companies to We, the undersigned fullbook operate more vessels and pro­ insfde a Union Hall since se­ that the Editor Of the LOG ity would lead to a beginning curing their book through SIU hasn't exactly given this rule of the destruction of all sea­ members of the SIU, do hereby vide more jobs as stated in the declare the newly formed trans­ LOG of October 8. organizational work. Now, now in effect a fair break. For men's conditions. through the transportation rule, instance, he states in the in­ Remember this. Any time we portation ruling that has been As for providing a greater! these company men have to troduction to transportation let­ want to excuse the shipowners adopted up and down the coast turnover of men on the beach, a ters pro and con in the Novem­ change ships, and in some cases, from paying transportation, or as being unjust and contradictory man would be less likely to get entire company cliques are brok­ ber 19th issue "the rule calls for any other of our economic con­ to the main objectives of Union­ off a vessel that is on a regular! en up. Thus, these men, who men to take transportation ditions, in exchange for "great­ ism. run, or that pays off in the same have never shipped out of a money and pile off." The Editor er security," you can bet your The main objective is job se­ area it signed on in, since he may Hiring Hall, will come through doesn't even bother to explain life that the shipowner will be curity. The right to hold one's get a ship that will make a short our SIU Halls for the very first the exact transportation terms glad to make the "exchange." job. Where can one possibly find trip and pay off in another area, wherein all vessels with their time. Herein lies a chance for Remember, brothers, we are job secui'ity when he is compell­ much education on this matter crews have ten days from their of, by and for seamen—all the ed to give up his job merely be­ and would then have to hit the of Unionism—]^e Seafarers way. arrival at the first American port seamen, not part. The reason we cause his vessel failed to return beach again for an uncertain period. j . to start for the original sign-on area before being required to ac-! this is that recently one to the area of engagement re­ JOBS EQUAL BOOKS HURTS BALANCE cept transportation and get off. or two individuals on ships have gardless of the length of employ­ Third, is the opinion of some Also, when a ship pays off We do not think the Editor has written in the LOG that "the ment he has had? of the men in opposition to the been completely fair on this is­ rule was made by the guys on How many seamen can afford under these conditions in a port rule that bookmen of the SIU sue and has been biased on the the beach." This is foolish. It's to maintain a standard of living where shipping • is considered are tough up for jobs. This is an attempt, intentional or uhin- if they have to get off and wait good, a man may pack tip and absolutely not so. Anybody who matter in favor of those who are tention^, to create dissension in for another job to come around? return to his home port and in opposition to this rule. cares can see this by paying a the Union between "on the ship This ruling mainly effects sea­ leave the job to be filled by a visit to Headquarters in New In conclusion, we would like guys" and "on the beach guys." men who have responsibilities new emergency permit who will York, as we did, and taking a once again to state this to those The persons making this type and obligations to meet. This later be brought into the Union look at the membership charts, brothers who seem to be of the of remarks forget that the guy vessel, for example, averages as a tripcard. The .SIU today has approximate­ opinion that the rule now in on the beach today is the guy something like forty days to a Last, but surely not least, we ly one contracted job for eVery effect doesn't provide for the on the ship tomorrow, and vice round trip. We picked up eleven want to point out that this new fuU book. An SIU full bookman greatest amount of security for versa. The talk of "those guys as replacements in Boston, af­ ruling is absolutely in contradic­ at this moment has the greatest our membership: Let us remem­ on the beach" se^ms to have all ter having shipped from Balti­ tion to the Preamble to "our Con­ job security and turnover of jobs ber at all times that we arc not the earmarks of - coming froiii a more forty-two days previously. stitution and By-laws, which of any Union man' in the world. an organization banded together professional company stiff of the states: "Whenever rights belong CALLED UNFAIR Some guys seem to. be of the for the protection of some pre-war days. The same type of to one member, it belongs to all opinion, according to some of would-be company men who person in the "good old days" Suppose we were to return to members alike as long as they "the letters to the Editor, that the would prefer everybody to be­ who used to holler "Mobile for another area and collect trans­ remain in good standing in the beach in every port is loaded lieve they are beefing about this the Mobilians," "Baltimore ships portation. We do not feel,. as Union." down with SIU bookmen, there­ rule simply because they want for Baltimore men," and "We though it would be fair to the In closing, please let us add fore making necessary the rul­ "more job security." We do not Bostonians must stick together," eleven replacements to have that in our meeting tonight, a ing now in effect. This "is not imply, of course, that all men and so on up and down the line. them give up the ship and look motion was made and carried by • true, expept fin -extreme cases, in favor of changing this rule All oiatimers in the SIU re­ around for another ship. After acclamation to ask for a refersuch as the present Longshore­ are "company-minded." ., member -this phony kind of guff. paying the debts that have piled endiun vote extending for a men's strike, . No—^lots of the brothers are It's the sort of stuff we had to up during the waiting period in period of 90 days. As stated ,,before, the record either ignorant of the real is­ destroy completely before •«re Boston, they wouldn't have gain­ 28 members of clearly shows that the SIU mem- sues involved or else have been could become the strong Union ed anything for having made this 8S Governor Graves To the Editor: Opposed To Payoff Ruling, Crew Asks Referendum Vote � 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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ASKS SUP MAN;HAYMOUND GIVES HIM UNION FACTS OF LIFE SLOW SHIPPING HITS GALVESTON SHORE JOBS HELP MEN IN PHILLY DEL NORTE CREW AROUSED TO ACTION BY CONDUCT OF PERFORMERS ON SHIP BROTHER APPEALS FOR BLOOD TO AID STRICKEN YOUNGSTER BALTIMORE HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE TOPS SERVICES OFFERED POINT UP IMPROVEENTS MADE BY PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS IN U.S SEAFARERS ASSURED OF FIRST-RATE CARE SECOUND LARGEST INSTITIONOF ITS KIND TREATS MORE THAN 33,000 PATIENTS YEARLY MOBILE HOSPITAL'S TREATMENT OF SEAMEN CHEERFUL SERVICE BY CAPABLE PERSONNEL CONTRIBUTS GREATY TO RAPID RECOVERIES WINS HIGH PRAISE FROM SIU PATIENTS MOBILE SHIPPING HITS LOW POINT SAY VACATION PAY NOTLOST'RULE PROVIDES JOB SECURITY SHIPPING IN PORT NEW YORK AT STANDSTILL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/26/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f3100b55bcc5367b5731a8badba4a473.PDF ed94388b11977b7b0b28160ae1a2f73b PDF Text Text "WiSW^ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Diatriet, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1948 No. 47 AS THE AFL LONGSHORE BEEF GOT UNDER WAY SIU Pledges Aid As ILA Ties-Up All East Coast Not a sling was hoisted this .week on the Atlan­ tic Coast from Maine to Hampton Roads except at scattered Army piers as 45,000 striking members of the International Longshoremen's Association^ AFL, resolutely stood by their demands for better wages and conditions. The strike began on Wednesday, November 10, in New York when a group, of ILA locals walked out after rejecting the employ-* ers' latest wage offer as inade­ expre.ss their anger at the 80quate. Other locals in New York day injunction against striking and nearby ports followed suit which expired the night before immediately, and by Saturday the walkout, and their dissatis­ the strike was official from Port­ faction with those clauses of the Fair Labor Standards Act whichland to the Norfolk area. The Longshoremen were strik­ muddied the overtime question on the docks. ing not only for wages but to SIU SUPPORT This week, the SIU pledged all out support to the ILA in the latter's drive to improve the wages and conditions of its mem­ Awards of first place for bers. Tltis action was in line Best Single Editorial and with the traditional relations be­ second place for Best Grigtween the two unions which inal Cartoon were won by have supported each other in the SEAFARERS LOG this many a previous beef. week in the annual contest How long the strike would la.st sponsored by the Interna­ was a matter for speculation. tional Labor Press of Amer­ The ILA membership was deter­ ica. mined to stay out until it ob­ The LOG won its awards tained what it considered a in competition with AFL good deal. labor papers representing By the middle of this week, union workers in aU trades the federal government had and occupations throughout moved into the picture as the the counti^. ILA had anticipated it would. Presentation of the "Award Joseph P. Ryan, president of the of Merit" scrolls will be ILA, was scheduled to sit down made this week at the Amer­ with WiUiam Margolis, assistant ican Federation of Labor's to Cyrus S. Ching, head of the 37ih annual convention, now Federal Conciliation Service. Ry­ being held . in Cincinnati, an had already been in tele­ Ohio. phonic communication with Ching. What Margolis would pro­ This is the second year in pose was not known. which the SEAFARERS By Wednesday, November 17, LOG has competed in the there were 179 vessels which International Labor Press were listed as strike boimd in contest, Tn 1947 the LOG the Atlantic ports. Tn New York was awarded two second there were 230 ships in all, but prizes. many of these, were tied up any­ The prize winning edi­ way and only 86 were listed by torial, printed in the LOG on the Maritime Commission as ac­ June 11, 1948, is reprinted tually strikebound. Of these 86 on page 3. Log Wins Awards •This scene in the Chelsea dock area of the New York waterfront was typical of those in all East Coast ports from Portland to Hampton Roads, as members of the AFL International Longshoremen's Association went out on strike last week. The ships emulated the men — and sat just where they were. Seaman Exposes Esse Stooge 'Union' By ERNEST BOSSERT examples, Sam Royal—one of the patrolmen and organizers—i^ on the regular company payroll of the shore-relief gang. Being a black gang employee, he is sup­ posed to stand a watch in the Engine room on the relief gang. When a ship docks, he comes aboard with a satchel, all dressed up like a lawyer, and collects dues and initiations from new njpmbers, and takes care of the so-called union business gener­ ally. He has never been seen in the engine room, and has never been known to stand an engine room watch, which is what he is sup­ posedly paid for. In a recent issue of the Sea­ farers LOG is an account of the latest strategy of Cities Service in their losing struggle against the Union. They are now or­ ganizing a company union a last frantic effort to offset Union gains. This company union is being organized along the same lines as the Esso Tankermen's Asso­ ciation, which is the stooge union of Standard Oil of New Jersey. Don't be fooled by any of these company outfits that might be formed supposedly for the bene­ fit of the employees. These or­ ganizations are formed princi­ FEARS SIU pally to keep the Unions out, and are not for the seaman's Standard Oil of New Jersey is benefit. They can never take the probably one of the Ijargest and place of, a militant Union such most" efficiently organized cor­ as the SIU. porations in the world. They Ir^ fact, one of their main ob­ know the power of organization. jectives is a blacklist system They also know the power of an against militant men who might efficiently organized and militant have the courage to speak out union such as the SIU. and demand anything foi; the They fear it and will go to employees—something which the great lengths in preventing or­ company looks upon with great ganization of their workers by disfavor. such a Union. They have insti­ tuted elaborate and costly sys­ REAL AUTHORITY tems of service bonuses, and Having been an employee of other concessions and seemingly Standard Oil of New Jersey for liberal policies. In some instances they .even years, 1 feel that I can speak with authority about this com­ surpass conditions' on Unionpany and their stooge, Esso contracted vessels. They have clever high-paid lawyers to draw Tankermen's Association. To begin v/ith, all patrolmen up union contracts and working and executives of the Esso rides closely simulating our Tankermen's Association ai'e on Union contracts. • The word "simulating" above the company payroll and they are, with few exceptions, the is used advisedly because, while same executives year in and year these contracts appear on the out; They have been so since surface as equal to Union eontracts, a close study of them its inception. To point out just one of many will reveal glaring evasions and inconsistancies. In a final analy­ sis they have nothing at all, ex­ cept what is to the advantage to the company. NO PENALTY To illustrate just one of many meaningless clauses in their con­ tract, which simulates Union contracts, there is this cla'use: "There shall be one full un­ broken hour for meals for each man." But, and here is the joker, (Continued on Page 7) (Continued on Page 3) No Deferment For Wartime Seamen Seamen who.have been lugging ment of active seamen. Use of the around their Certificates of Con­ Certificate in conjunction with tinuous Service to wave before an appeal for exemption because local draft boards, should the of skill and participation in an time arise, can toss them in the industry vital to the nation's de­ old seabag. The certificate alone fense might bring favorable re­ won't eyen bring an interested sults. glance from the local boardNO BOARD POWER members, let alone a rising ova­ In the memoranduiji, the na­ tion to the "heroes in dungarees," tional draft headquarters notified A memorandum issued by na­ local boards that their power to tional Selective Service head­ quarters this week cancelled determine whether or not sea­ that clause in the Certificate men had contributed to the war effort to an extent great enough which gave seamen draft defer­ to defer them from military ser­ ment because of wartime service. vice, does not exist under the The clause invalidated reads: draft act of 1948. "Eligible to be relieved from any Officially known as -Memoran­ further consideration for classi­ dum No. 5, the order stated that fication into a class available for many local boards were lacking service." full information on the status of As the sole means of being de­ merchant seamen under the 1948 ferred from service, the Certific­ Draft Act. Clarification was then ate is out. Men who have retired given to the part of the Act from the sea are now without which provides exemption from defense againist military service, military service during peace­ if they are of draft age. time to men who performed cer­ While this is a body blow to tain periods of active military former seamen it does not nec- duty during the recent war. But, the order stated, "The esssp-ily bar the way to defer­ service performed by members of the merchant marine, includ­ ing cadet-midshipmen, being a civilian service, does not qualify them for these exemptions." The Certificate of Continuous Discharge, the memorandum pointed out, is not a discharge from the armed services. It was issued by the War Shipping Ad­ ministration solely for the pur­ pose of establishing eligibility for members of the merchant marine for re-employment rights. The Memorandum went on to say "The Selective Service Act of 1940 expired on March 31, 1947, and as the Selective Service Act of 1948 provides no authority for deferments or exemptions be­ cause of former service as mer­ chant seamen, this Certificate has no bearing on the action of local boards established under this 1948 act." Maybo there's some meaning to seamen in the popular song th-at goes, "Put it in a box, tie it with a ribbon and toss it in the deep, blue sea." ^ ";S �Kit- Paffe Two THE • SEAFARERS tOG Friday. Kovenibef' Id, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG [, I |S- Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilieded with Ihe 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 The Commies Try Again One of the dreams of the leaders of the Soviet Union is Soviet control of the world's waterfronts. To make their dream a reality, they have always made dominance of maritime unions one of the chief aims of local com­ munist parties. The Kremlin's strategy is easy to understand. Contro the seamen and the longshoremen, and you can cripple the seaborne commerce on which much of the world's welfare depends. After the waterfront, would come the railroads, the truck lines and even the airlines—and then the men on the Politburo could rule the globe. What of the workers in these fields, which the com­ mies seek to dominate? "To hell with them," say the men of the Politburo. "They're the pawns." It comes as no surprise that a major goal of the commies in the United States is control of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Union, AFL, whose members work in American ports from Maine to Texas. Of course, the commies never have gotten very far, for the ILA fought them off. But the commies keep trying, persistently. This week in New York they tried again, ^o far they have gotten exactly nowhere. They were squelched as they were three years ago, when they attempted to take advantage of an earlier ILA strike. This time, as in 1945, the SIU pitched in to help the ILA get rid of these wate'rfront scum, for the two unions have a long estab­ lished tradition of supporting each other. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. A commie meeting called in New York's Manhattan Center in connection with the ILA strike drew a line of pickets. representing the several unions belonging to the Maritime Trades Council. The result was that only handful of men, presumably commie die-hards, entered the hall, and the meeting was a complete failure. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Mea Now h The Mtwme Hospitak- Staten Island Hospital A couple of days later, there was found to be a You can contact your Hos­ commie plot afoot to foul the ILA's strike by banging pital delegate at the Staten These are ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, up the Army's pier in Brooklyn,- although the ILA's Island Hospital at thf follow­ policy was to keep Army ships sailing for the sake of as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: national defense and to avoid unfavorable publicity. Again heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. writing to them. a swift counter-move, with the SIU and the ILA coope­ (on 5th and 6th floors.) BOSTON MARINE HOSP. rating, completely blocked the scheme. G. MALONEY Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO The brass-faced men in the Kremlin may continue (on 3rd and 4th floors.) J. HARRIS JULIUS HENSLEY to dream their dream. But it will remain a dream as long J. WATLER Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. JOSEPH E. GALLANT as the overwhelming majority of American waterfront N. ROMAIJIO (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOBILE MARINE HOSP. J. B. MARTIN unionists remain alert to the commie menace. C. OLIVER A. BAUM The communist activity on the New York docks this A. SMITH S. LeBLANC C. SIMMONS week should be a lesson to every seaman and every long­ C. HAFNER E. LOOPER F.» BECKER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON shoreman. Anyone who was not familiar with the dis­ S. P. MORRISS R. PURCELL J. BRANDON T. C. HICKEY ruption the Stalinists caused in the NMU, the MCS and X t. a, S. C. BLOSSER the ILWU had a good chance this week to learn some­ NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE E. BROADERS thing about commie methods and commie aims. J. N. HULL J. D. ANDERSON F. CARDOZA E. C. LAWSON The main reason everybody should learn the lesson S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO A. N. LIPARI is that we can expect more commie tricks as long as the R. MALDONADO XXX C. B. SHIPMAN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. N. RAYMOND ILA beef continues—and after. The commies always have J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY another one in their pocket, and they never hesitate to J. DENNIS JOSEPH E. GALLANT LARS LARSEN p. L. SAHUQUE JULIUS HENSLEY play it. A. NbRMAN C. VINCENT VIC MILAZZO WILLIAM HUNT Remember, the commies never have the welfare of N. S. LARSSON XXX THOMAS VELEZ the working men in mind. Their purposes are the pur­ G. R. ROTZ GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. N, WOOD poses O'f the men in Moscow whose final goal is to bring, G. O'ROURKE NICK NIKANDER M. J. LUCAS' O. HOWELL all the peoples of the world under their collective heel. J. GIVENS E. C. EATON V. P. SALLINGS R. HUTCHINS N. H. LUNDQUIST However, if more people had followed the SIU's H. C. MURPHY L. McKRANE XXX A. WARD traditional anti-communist policy in the past there would C. ATHERIVE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. L. GREENE be less communist trouble now on the waterfront and S. ZEIRLER J. MAHONEY LSI everywhere else. When you play with mud, you get XXX W. L. RICE J. L FITZSIMMONS FI MEMPHIS HOSPITAL dirty. A lot of people who played with the commies are C, GASKINS A. M. ATKIEWICZ just finding out this simple truth. P. PEREZ A. MAAMEUR JOHN B. HEGARTY �Friday, NovenlBar 19, 1948 THE SEA FARERS LOG Pag» ThxM ILA Longshoremen Tie-Up All East Coast some West Coast comrades in • (Continued from Page 1) only 16 were SIU ships but the their hopeless campaign to take number was expected to grow. over. To waterfront veterans, the Many of the ships in all'ports pattern of their actions was rem­ B«low U the editorial which won for th* SFAFARERS LOG fhe firai-place "Award of iniscent of their attempt to were foreign. Merir' of the International Labor Preu of America. The editorial appeared originally in the In Philadelphia, the Commis­ move into the big ILA beef of LOG of June 11. 1947. sion reported that 32 ships were 1945 when quick counter-moves strikebound of which 6 were drove them off. SIU at the last count. In Bos­ The ILA began negotiations ton there were 8 ships strike­ with the employers on July 5, bound, in Baltimore 49 and in demanding a 50-cent an hour One of the greatest assists the communist embattled Stock Exchange employes were Hampton Roads only 4. There boost for straight time,' a 75party in the United States has gotten since not dictated by a foreign power. were no reports of the number cent hike for night and weekend True, Mr. Hackenburg, what the SIU did of SIU ships in the three last- work, a pension and welfare the end of the war was given it last week by New York Special Sessions Justice was dictated, but by a power which you named ports. The low number fund, and four-hour work per­ in Hampton Roads was account­ iods with a guarantee of four Frederick L. Hackenburg. In sentencing an may not be able to understand. ed for by the fact that coal hours pay for any man hired. The men who make up the Seafarers In­ cargoes were being loaded by Negotiations became snarled on SIU meihber who was hauled out of an the overtime issue, however, be­ automobile by the New York police, while ternational Union acted from a compulsion railway -v^orkers. cause of an interpretation the Tankers, of course, were run­ he was delivering food to the Wall Street that came from deep within them. Tliey United States Supreme Coiu^ ning freely since longshoremen strikers of the United- Financial Employes, went to the aid of the UFE because of the were not involved in loading or had placed on ^clause in the spirit of trade union solidarity that has unloading them. But except for Fair Labor Standards Act. AFL, Justice Hackenburg said: "I am shocked to the depth of my soul made the SIU a valued friend of honest the oil docks, the Army docks On August 21, just* before when I realize that this cumpulsion (for the trade unions and a hated and feared enemy and the^ Virginia coal docks, ILA's old agreement ran out, an injunction was obtained under SIU to g^sit the UFE in its strike) was of the commie-dominated labor organiza­ every waterfront on the North the Taft-Hartley Act barring the Atlantic coast was dead. dictated by a foreign government which tions. union from striking. Negotia­ COMMIE TRICKS Had the SIU been content to stand on the tions continued while the in­ under the guise of ideology tries to start In New York, the commies, trouble so that they can publish in Moscow sidelines in the fight against commie con­ who for years have vainly tried junction was in effect. trol of the waterfront, then this nation's to get a foothold in the ILA, About a month ago, the em­ 'Riots In Wall Street'." ployers made a "final" offer An iri'esponsible statement of this nature, water borne transportation would be com­ immediately made an attempt which the longshoremen turned to take advantage of the situa­ coming from a man so highly placed as pletely in the hands of an unscrupulous tion by stirring up factionalism down overwhelmingly in an elec­ faction which really takes its orders from tion conducted by the NLRB. This Justice Hackenburg, does more to help the and obscuring the issues with led to a second _"final" offer the Kremlin. political claptrap. Alert action CP than a million pieces of communist pro­ If Mr. Hackenburg's words had not been by the ILA and other unions be­ which the longshoremen turned paganda. It confuses, in the public mind, down in a second election last so widely broadcast, or his position not such longing to the powerful New week. The walkout began in^ the communists with the anti-communists, as to give his views wide circulation, his York Maritime Trades Council New York and several other and allows the party-liners to masquerade ports before the election was ideas would be no more than laughable. forestalled them however. as honest trade unionists. When the commies called a completed. But many people have read the Justice's meeting in Manhattan Center on It is the duty of public officials to at HALIFAX TOO statement, and therein lies the danger to West 34th Street, the Council least read the newspapers. If the Justice rushed 100 pickets to the spot This offer included a 10-cent free trade imions. had only done that much, he would have The communists do not have the courage in a fleet of taxis and private an hour increase for straight cars. Most of the pickets formed time, a 15-cent raise for nights easily found out that the UFE, and the SIUto put their ideas before the public, for a lively, fast-moving line and weekends, a guarantee f SUP, the unions which supported the acceptance or rejection. 'Ibey mask their while the rest handed out leaf­ four hours pay after being hired, financial workers, were not and are not motives behind high sounding phrases, and lets denouncing the meeting for and a reduction in the total influenced by the orders from Moscow. ~ wait for an opportune time to institute their what it was—a commie trick. hours necessary to qualify for No physical effort was made vacation pay. The wage increases On the contrary. The Seafarers Interna­ iron-handed control. Poland, Hungary, and tional Union has a long and honorable his­ Czechoslovakia are perfect examples. So is to prevent anybody from enter­ were to be retroactive to Sep­ ing the Center because of the tember 15. The employers re­ tory of constant battle against the totalitar­ Russia, for that matter. number of coi>s present, but fused to discuss a welfare plan. ianism represented by the communist party. very few went through the doors. When some of the big passen­ What better way for the commies to pre­ After an hour, it was apparent ger liners annoimced plans to During the war, when men like Justice pare the groundwork than deliberately con­ that the meeting was a failure, use Halifax instead of New York Hackenburg were blind to the menace of fusing the issues, so that the public does and the line was knocked down. as their terminal for the dura­ the communists, the Seafarers International not know whicl^ groups believe in demo­ A commie attempt to strike tion of the strike, the ILA lo­ Union continued to point out that the red- cracy and which in dictatorship? the Army pier in Brooklyn was cal in the Canadian port re­ bowlers were a threat to democracy, and So the eminent jurist has Tiad his say, and foiled in the same manner. Pic­ fused to work the ships after were merely lying low because of the aid he has done his part to add to the confu­ kets including Seafarers went several had. come in. But two out shortly after dawn with days later the Haligonians, wary given by this covmtry to Russia. sion. He can rave and rant about the red- leaflets pointing out that, the of probable legal reprisals by Now it is a matter of -record that this menace all he wants to, but the communists commies wished to sti'ike the the Canadian government, modi­ Union was correct, and that the men who will consider him a a valued friend as long Army pier in an effort to crip­ fied their stand. mistakenly gave aid and comfort to the as he does their dirty work of smearing the ple America's national defense. The Halifax longshoremen an­ The loading of the Army ships nounced that they would work American communists were building a democratic unions and placing them in the continued in line with ILA pol­ the ships, but would not handle Trojan Horse, which now threatens all of us. same category with those controlled by the icy. goods directly consigned to The commies even brought in United States ports. communist party machine. This Union's activities in behalf of the The Logs Prize-Winning Editoriai Commies Little Helper SIU Contracts, US Laws Effective Medicine For Buckes By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative Maybe there are fewer bucko officers than used to be, but one is one too many if you happen to sail under him. However, pro­ vided you can hold out until the ship pays off, you have the chance these days to take the wind out of the sails of any bvasshat who has bucko notions. Between the law and the SIU contract, a seaman who keeps his head can find plenty of ways to strike back at the abuses a high-handed officer heaps upon him. The reason is that the boys in the high-pressure hats must have licenses, and a license is al­ ways subject to withdrawal or suspension. We all know what a "Captain Bligh" can do to make life aboard ship perpetUcil hell. If he is a Skipper, he can ride the en­ tire cr£w into desperation. If he is a Mate or an Engineer, he can make at least his own depart­ ment miserable. What happens when the whole top-side comple­ ment is bucke defies description. TIN GODS When you get a bunch of- lit­ tle tin gods up top, you will al­ ways find that they think they are riding their own private yacht for a pleasure cruise. You and your shipmates in the foc'sle are classed as slaves, always at the beck and call of the afistocrrats whose fun must never be disturbed. Bucko • officers can do such things as make unreasonable searches at unearthly hours; withhold draws; place ridiculous­ ly tyrannical restrictions on shore leave; polish up the single and double irons; make a ship's compartments into virtual pris­ ons; hand out logs for trivial mis­ deeds which often as not are pure accidents; flagrantly violate maritime laws; and attempt, at least, to play fast and loose with the SIU agreement. It takes a bang-up SIU crew to cope with a situation like that, even if it is met more rare­ ly than in those oft-men+ioned "good old days." ACCOUNTABLE It is true that the law of the sea traditionally gives the Mas­ ter of a ship what amounts to dictatorial authority over the crew for reasons that are fairly obvious. However, this authority is not to be abused. A Masfer and all his subordinate officers are accountable for wrongful acts. In some cases, a bucko officer can be brought to book during a voyage, but generally tho.se who suffer from his tyranny must wait until the end of the trip. In a foreign port, however, a crew which has undergone cruel treatment aboard ship can appeal to the American Consul. There are many cases where such appeals have resulted in abrupt changes of disposition and attitude on the part of harsh masters. Of course, no crew phould go to a Consul for help unless the beef is clear-cut. What happens sometimes is that a Skipper gets to think of himself as something of a law­ yer. Apparently, a knowledge of the Shipping Code, plus the right to marry and bury, goes to the man's head. Under these conditions, it may take the Consul to-let him down a peg. But, let us repeat, do not appeal to a Consul unless con­ ditions are absolutely intoler­ able. A Skipper who sets himself up as a legal eagle generally over­ looks the entire field of seamen's rights. He just knows, or thinks he knows, what he can hand out in the way of punishment for one thing or another. HEW TO LINE A person who sits for a ticket as a merchant marine officer, es­ pecially as a Master, must meet very strict qualifications. He must satisfy the government that his ability, experience and habits warrant belief that he can be en­ trusted with duties and respon­ sibilities at sea. In maritime law, there are penalties provided if it can be proved that a ship's officer is guilty of bad conduct, intemper­ ance, neglect of duty or wilful (Continued on Page 15) 1 �Pasre Four Foreign Flags Accused Of Rate War In Aid Plan T H E SEAF ARERS LUG FthUy, November tS. 1948 WHAT ttWWK.,. • Apparently not content with cai'rying fifty percent of the Marshall Plan cargoes to Europe, foi'eign operators have slashed their freight rates in an attempt to take cargoes from American ships, Grenville Mellon, member of the Maritime Commission charged this week. HAROLD LOLL. OS; • According to Mellon, who re­ I think it would be good polcently returned from a three .. icy for the SIU to get behind weeks torn- of Europe, where he any movement for a genuine studied shipping requirements labor newspaper. All other AFL tjnder the Marshall Plan, the unions, too, should endorse the foreign vessels were offering founding of a labor-sponsored rates of about $6.85 a ton publication. I'd read such a figure well under the break-even newspaper and I'm sure most point. of the millions of other, trade Most o'f the operators depress­ union members would welcome ing their rates are engaged in it into their homes. Such a the coal-carrying trade to France newspaper, I feel, should be cir­ from this country. culated in all the big cities to counteract the big-time press. Even with operating expenses Some regular newspapers are much lower than those of Amer­ favorable to unions but. being ican ships, foreign vessels would in the slim minority, they don't have to charge about $9 a ton reach all the people. The sooner to obtain a small profit, Mellen it comes, the better. declared. Purpose of the scheme, he Stated, is to impress on Marshall Plan officials and • Congress the GIL VILA. OS: fact that the higher rates To my way of thinking it is charged by American ships are uneconomical, and thus cause the a good idea. We can't do any­ elimination from the Marshall thing toward bettering condi­ Plan regulations the clause re­ tions without unions, so the un­ quiring that fifty percent of all ions should have their own news cargoes be carried in American coverage. I know what the un­ ships. ions meam at sea. I am sure it BELOW MAXIMUM would be worth the expense and Mellen pointed out that, even effort for unions to back a labor if the foreign flag vessels charged paper, and I personally would the maximum of $9.15 allov/ed be glad to donate toward such them under the regulations, they an effort. I would like to see could transport the coal to France the labor paper set up like the for $2 million less than Amei-ican News," with big headlines and operators. The American rate is with thorough coverage of every­ thing from sports and comics to $11.15 a ton. national amd world news. Once the American ships have been eliminated from the plan,' the foreign flag operators would then boost their rates as high or THOMAS YARBROUGH, AB: higher than the present Amer­ It would be a good thing to ican rates, Mellen declared. have the kind of paper that . The statements made by Com­ missioner Mellen are going to be would let the public know what reported by him to the Mari­ labor's point of view is. After time Commission, Marshall Plan all, we ourselves, all of us officials and to the Congressional everywhere, and everybody is Committee assigned to review equal. Every one should have Marshall Plan activities. the chance to know what's going on. In order to interest people, such a labor-.owned newspaper • would have to show a very Frustrated gag writers can definite viewpoinL And you'd now give vent to their puns, have to put in adl the things witticisms and bright sai that people have come to ex­ ings through Seafare, the pect any newspaper to have. I new comic strip in the SEA­ mean sports, comics auid things FARERS LOG. like that. I'd read such a paper. Seafare, which has been appearing in the LOG for the past several weeks, is J. O'KEEFE, Oiler: un attempt to' show ship­ The expense of such a project board incidents and events in a humorous light. It is at the outset would be terrific, put forth in the hope that I would think, because the pow­ the Brothers can get a laugh erful commercial daily papers out of the otherwise hum­ live maixily by the huge volume drum life aboard ship. of their advertising. It seems to All you Brothers who want me that big corporations that do most of the advertising w'ould to get into the act and put try to kill such a venture by not into picture form the gags doing any advertising in a la­ in your repertoire can do so bor daily. If the plan could get by sending them to LOG going it would be swell. To off­ Cartoonist Eddy Smith, set this disadvantage—^if it is SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Bea­ one—^possibly the answer would ver Street, New York 4, be a monthly magazine, as a N. Y. You don't have to be starter. All the labor news could a cartoonist, just give Eddie be consolidated and presented the idea and heTl take it attractively. from there. QUESTION: An editorial in the SEAFARERS LOG of October 29 stressed the need for a daily newspaper labor could call its own. "Its primary purpose would be to do a bang-up job in organized labor's behalf, while doing a newspaper's regular job of recording and in­ terpreting" the events of the day. Do you thin k there is a place for such a paper ? Hey, Gagwriters! R. WEBBER, Efectridan: I think a daily newspaper run for and by the labor movement is a very good idea. Industry and its mouthpiece, the National Association • of Manufacturers, are well-represented by the com­ mercial press, magazines and radio. At present, labor papers only reach their own union members, with a few exceptions here and there. There is a strong need for a daily paper with a wide circulation that can ably bring labor's own viewpoint on all questions of importance to the general public. A paper like this can be made just as inter­ esting as the current crop of commercial ones. PETER W. DREWES, AB: This probably would prove to be a very good idea. Such a paper would provide the general public with a satisfactory means of understanding the working meui's side on issues involving labor and nnanagement. This would be particularly advantag­ eous when beefs arose, since the public would learn a lot of things they do not know exist under present circumstances. If the labor daily was presented in the form and style of most commercial papers, with sports sections, features, comics and the rest, it would fill a big need and stand a big chance of success. THOMAS HEGGARTY, AB: I think there is a need for a labor-owned daily newspaper. One very important thing it would do would be to bring into the open a good many of the nasty things management is suc­ cessful in hiding from the pub­ lic, And since most of the press is clearly on the side of big business on any issue they have with labor, labor's own daily could see to it that its own slant on things would reach the public. Labor's accomplishment would no longer be hidden in the back pages. People would enjoy it same as they do other papers. The labor daily would have everything they want. DON MORRIS, AB: With big business influencing the present press, it is only reasonable that unions work to­ gether to support a paper that. will give union news a fair break. This is a particularly op­ portune time for such a paper to be launched, with Truman having been returned to the White House, and with liberal men in the Congress as a result of the leibor vote. I would like to see such a paper supported by subscription from all unions so that the success of the paper and its policies would not de­ pend upon the whims of the advertisers. �T.JI £ : S EA ¥ A REUS LOG Friday. NovandMr 19, 1M6 Page Five Ship Arrivals Keep Tampa Busy; Rated Bookmen Can Get Out Fast TAMPA — Shipping remains ville. We still ship a few men fair in this Florid port. We on her periodically, mostly in the are still getting plenty of ships Deck and Engine Departments. and we're dispatching men to TAKE NOTE almost aU of them. All men making this port are To start off this week, we have the Yankee Dawn, Atwa- advised that the only union taxicoal, and the Cantop Victory, cab outfits here are the Florida Yellow Cab Company, Waterman, in port. Slated to ar­ and rive later are the Albert K. owned by the Yellow Cab Com­ Smiley and the John Bartram, pany, and the Red Top, which is run by a local man. both Waterman. The Red Top came around af­ In addition, the Bull Line has ter a hell of a lot of trouble last either the Edith or the Mae com­ year. First the driver settled ing into Port Tampa sometime this week. So, with one of the out of court a few weeks ago Alcoa ships due in from the Is­ and now the company is 100 per land run, we have several vessels cent union. to work from. The ship chandlers are still The Tampa Agent spent last having their problem. Ships pay­ week in Jacksonville working ing off here need things, of with Assistant Secretary-Treas­ course, but they are getting their urer Bob Matthews on negotia­ stores in other ports. tions with the P&O outfit. We To bad these chandlers couldn't can report at this point that, see past first base, during the 1946 from the progress of these con­ General Strike. They are now tract discussions, everything paying for their folly in breaking looks pretty good. the SIU picket lines in this port at that time. COSTLY TRIP Among the oldtimers around From a purely personal stand­ here now are Buddy Baker, point, the trip to Jacksonville Harry Simmons, Sonny Simmons, was rather costly for the Tampa A1 Driver, Uncle Otto Preussler, Agent. He lost almost every­ and Bobby Sheppard. All of them thing but his pants. A prowler are ready to go. This shouldn't be broke into his room at the hard since rated men with books George Washington Hotel and can move fast. took all his dough, his brief case and a sport coat. Cities Service Using Skippers As ABs By WM. (Curly) RENTZ forts, as evidenced by their crewing up with licensed stooges in unlicensed ratings, proves hov/ low they will stoop to keep from giving seamen decent conditions and respectability. These Mates and Masters do not belong to any union. They are not members of the MM&P. They are company stooges pure and simple. Certainly a company that will resort to the practices that Cities Service has throughout the SIU's oi-ganizing campaign is badly in need of clean, decent, democratic shipping procedure that will en­ able their seamen to walk down the gangway with their heads up. By the way, we'd like to ex­ press the appreciation of the local membership to the doctors and nurses in the Baltimore Marine Jlospital for the fine treatment they have been giving SIU members. These people have been look­ ing out for us, and our men say they won't forget it. BALTIMORE — The Interna­ tional Longshoremens Associa­ tion East Coast strike has this port locked up tight. With no count available on the number of SIU ships involved, a total of 49 ships are now strike-bound. There are more tlian tliat number of ships in port but the Maritime Commission, which re­ leased the figure, labels as strike­ bound only those vessels whose cargo loadings or unloadings have been halted. The SIU in the Port of Balti­ more is behind the Longshore­ men 100 per cent. It, is the sin­ cere hope of our membership here that the AFL longshore workers will win their demands. By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD And we are ready to help them in that direction in any way we NEW ORLEANS—Shipping is certainly above the average fare can. back on an even keel in this Gulf in institutions of that kind. port. And, by the way, our Brothers BUSINESS SLOW With all pasenger ships due to in the Marine Hospital extended Payoff activity was slow in arrive before Christmas and an invitation to all Seafarers to this port during the past week. several other payoffs and transi­ pay them a visit when they get Ships paying off were the Ros- ents scheduled, we can look for­ down New Orleans way. Just to ario, Chilore, The Cabins, W. ward to shipping holding steady. help them pass the time of the Oddly enough, the brief case Carruthers, Dorothy and the Ma- In fact, it looks as though these day, of course. with two receipt books were rore. All payoffs came off okay, vessels could very well clean the However, they added, if you returned to us in Tampa this even those on the Ore scows. beach of all and sundry who do have to put in a stint in the Every member making a morning, but that's about all Completing the list of s i g n - want to ship out. donation to the Union for hospital, the New Orleans hos­ we expect to recover. ons were the Marore, Steelore, Meanwhile, voting in the cur­ pital is just about the most com­ any purpose should receive A Union representative will Chilore, Rosario, Dorothy, The rent Union election for officials fortable spot you'd want under an official receipt bearing journey over to Miami next Mon­ Cabins and the Robert Ingersoll. to administer SIU affairs during the circumstances. the amount of the contribu­ day to set up the voting ap­ Of course, they were signed on 1949 has been heavy. And, if this tion and the purpose for paratus aboard the Florida, so before the strike broke. Ship­ heavy balloting continues, we which it was made. that crewmembers will be able ping is now at a standstill. will probably have a recordIf a Union official to whom to cast their ballots in the cur­ With the large number of breaking vote, as far as the Port contribution is given does rent election to determine the American seamen on the beach of New Orleans is concerned. not make out a receipt for Unipn officials^ for the coming because of the growing number the money, the matter should year. PLEASING SIGHT of foreign flag ships handling immediately be referred to Since the Florida spends only traffic in and out of this country, Our new Hall is still the sub­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ a few hours in Miami, which are it seerr^ that something should ject of much favorable comment. surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, not enough to allow all crewmen be done to give American ships Brothers coming into the Port By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER New York 4, N. Y. to vote, the SIU representative an even break at least. of New Orleans for the first time, In advising the Secretarywill stay aboard the ship for the PHILADELPHIA — There are These foreign flag ships travel or who are revisiting the port Treasurer of such transac­ trip to Havana and return. Thus, 5,000 AFL longshoremen on after a long absence, show ununder sub-standard conditions tions, members should stale all hands will be given a chance strike here and the port is dead. mistakeable signs of being high­ and are manned by pooidy paid, the name of the official and to have their say in this impor­ In line with SIU policy, we poorly-fed crews. We have no ly pleased with the setup. the port where the money tant Union procedure. beef with the crewmen of these Our recreational, shipping and are giving them all the help we was tendered. The Florida, incidentally, just ships. They are the victims, and meeting facilities certainly are can in their effort to improve came out of drydock in Jackson­ are not in a position to do any- making a big hit with all hands. their wages and conditions. Nat­ anything about the situation. It seems to be the prevailing urally, our own members here opinion that it would be a great hope for a short but successful AMERICAN ENTERPRISE beef. lift if we could secure a more We had two payoffs here, both Wherever they can, American suitable Headquarters building By FRENCHY MICHELET outfits are using these foreign in New York, and more adequate of them good ones. One was on SAN FRANCISCO—The ship­ will probably continue to operate flag ships. Alcoa is the most facilities in some of the ports the SS Alexandra, a Carras tank­ er the SIU organizers won for ping situation on this coast, three ships each on the grain prominent among those who are needing them. us a while back. The Alexandra capitalizing on the low wage Owning our own halls would run to the Far East from the which has been at a standstill as is in here every two weeks or scales and dii'ty conditions to in­ give the Brothei's a much great­ a result of a two months strike, Seattle environs. so, since she runs coastwise and er incentive in striving to keep When you see things out here, crease their profits. is showing signs of coming to nearby foreign. When it comes to a buck, the the buildings looking ship-shape life again. The shipowners and break, follow Horace Greeley's The second payoff was on Wa­ the striking longshoremen have advice, and "Go west." We will patriotism these big outfits brag at all times. That much has been terman's SS Fail-land—and there renewed negotiations. It looks have a berth for you,* and you about ^n qll their advertisements proven here. goes right oyer the side. Then, too, these buildings was one sweet SIU ship. like we might be moving ships and you. Several unorganized tankers would prove to be an immeas­ The Fairland had been to the again in a week or so. NEW HALL called in this port last week and urable asset to • the membership Far East and had been out four We have very few rated men The new Hall in Wilmington we think we did a pretty good should shipping ever get real long months. She was proof on the beach now as the bulk Avalon Blvd. job in contacting them. On the tough, or should we go into a that a long trip does not have of the crews of the strike-bound is located at 227 to develop the fouled-up beefs It is the former MM&P Hall, Cities Service tankers that came major beef at any time. ships have gone east. in here it seemed that four men that some ships come home with which they vacated when they THE GOOD LOOK Once this strike is over, the bought their own place down with Master's licenses \Vere after a long haul. membership can be assured of there. We have managed to set aboard as ABs, and ten Mates The Fairland had a good The local photographer paid some good runs fi-om this coast. up a good rig there at a min­ were signed on in the same rat­ the Brothers in the Marine Hos­ bunch topside as well as in the Waterman is putting ten new imum expense to the organiza­ ing. The company is struggling pital here a visit last week. The foc'sle. Everybody got along converted C-2s into good runs tion, due primarily to the fact with every stunt in the books to hospitalized Seafarers thought with everybody else. The result originating from here. that it was in fairly good shape keep away from the SIU bannw. they had some pretty fair scen­ was that paying her off was a ery and willingly posed against pleasure. Calmar and Isthmian will con­ and little renovating was neces­ NICE GOING Of course, the tankers are un­ that background for some pic­ tinue their intercoastals, and sary to ready it for occupancy by affected by the strike since the To the Seafarers who are stay­ tures. Yep, those two pretty there is a good chance that Isth­ the SIU. longshoremen do not work them. nurses will be seen just as soon All inquiries 'from the Wil­ ing aboard the Cities Service mian will also resume their pipe­ A lot of tankers hit Phiily every as the LOG has space for the tankers until this di'ive is won, line run to the Near East, afford­ mington, Long Beach and San day. Some of them are organized, photos we submitted. we say "Hats Off!" for the fine ing some additional choice jobs Pedro areaS' should be directed some are not. And what we need Chow in the hospital, accord­ job they are doing. for the membership. And South there, and all SIU business will is more of them. ing to the men there, is good and The company's desperate ef­ Atlantic and Smith and Johnson be transacted therein. Pre-Christmas Prospects Bright For Port New Orleans Seafarers Get A Receipt Tankers Raise Phiily Shipping fram The Dead Frisco Awaits End Of Strike �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, NOTember 19, 1948 Island Sun Shines Brightly But Not On San Juan Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—The Port of San,by boat to get here. So if this Completing a voyage of three In the labor field one never Juan, as I write this, is sunny bouquet appears^a trifle tardy Keep In Touch months, twenty-three days, the knows when something like this but slow. Shipping has sat down in being presented, we apologize, As you know, the ILA is on on the slow bell here—and we because we want to thank Bro­ strike and the SIU is support­ Kettering — a converted Navy will come up, and it behooves all know the reasons: 1) the ther Joe Volpian for the prompt ing them. You are asked to stay Transport equipped to carry 12 every member to be prepared, Now is a time to point out to Longshoremens' Strike on the action he brought about in the aboard your ship unless laid off, passengers - was the first SIU ship to pay off during the ILA the membership the wisdom of East Coast, which is keeping case of Brother T. Kato. but do not move the ship with­ the boys on the ships until they Brother Kato was the boy who out specific orders from the Un­ strike. Those who quit were not laying away a little nest-egg replaced, with the exception of when things are good, to carry see what's going to happen, and was forced to check in the Ma­ ion Hall. members of the Stewards De­ 2) the fact that the sugar sea­ rine Hospital in San Juan after Many ships are keeping only partment and the Firemen; but you through an emergency • — such as the present ILA tie-up son is just about over for the being injured on a Bull Line a skeleton crew of three Fire­ those who cared to remain on —and to assure you coffee-and. year in Puerto Rico. ship, and when he was dis­ men and three Gangway Watch­ were kept on the payroll. The recreation facilities of the, The Zafra or the cutting of charged was curtly refused his men, as provided by the agree­ Jimmy Purcell Hall are at your disposal. Every­ the new cane crop will begin earned wages by the Bull Line ment. Should you be laid off, i, S, thing is at hand for your com­ the last of January, and then office here, unless he signed a re-register at the Hall for the fort—and coffee is still on the the sugar sacks will begin to paper relieving the Company of ship you left; and you will have Hold Tight house. Winter weather is ju.st pile up in the warehouses again all 'i-esponsibility. first preference to ship back on Those of you who are being around the corner, so remember for shipment to the States. Now, Brother Volpian's serv­ her for 24 hours after the strike laid off the ships will be wise|that the Hall is the best place Because the sugar is all out ice is not only special—^his job is terminated. of the warehouses. Bull Line is entitled "Special Services"— After that, stay in contact with to hold tight, pay a few weeks for an SIU man to get in out has already, chartered out the but, we've found, almost instan­ the Hall, in the traditional SIU room rent ahead, get some nieal of the cold and spend his spare Francis, the Angelina, and the taneous, as well, and certainly fashion, so that you will be tickets, and stay out of the time without wasting his money Elizabeth, and there'll probably 100 percent effective—^like DDT. available if your Union needs night-clubs till the strike is over. —and you will be on hand if There will be plenty of chance your Union needs assfstance. be a couple more of her scows For just two short days after you. later to celebrate. i Louis Goffin taken off the Puerto Rican fun we sent Brother Volpian an Red Gibbs until next year. urgent SOS to put in his oar on SI Brother Kato's problem, we re­ LOSSES ceived the nicest call from the Good Ship The loss of these ships, of , Bull Line office asking us if we The Robin Kettering came in By CAL TANNER course, makes a big hole in would kindly send Kato over ast Friday for one of the best San Juan shipping. Last week, to collect his back wages. And Robin Line payoffs in a long MOBILE — The pace of ship-lis slated for the boneyai'd. There for example, we shipped men to that. Brothers, is service in any time. There was no disputed ping in this port was slow but were several disputed on the the following ships: the Helen, man's language! overtime in the Deck and Stew­ steady during the past seven McBurney but all were settled. Kathryn, Carolyn, and the Mon­ Five payoffs and an ards Departments, and only a days. The Alcoa Cavalier rounded FULL HOUSE arch of the Seas, and that's all, misunderstanding on - a delayed equal number of sign-ons, includ­ out the week's payoffs. This trim Prothers. Right now, the Hall is fairly sailing in the Engine Depart­ ing two ships on continuous ar­ passenger ship had her usual And there, briefly, you have full of men. There are approxi­ ment. ticles, resulted in a total of 89 clean payoff, thanks to the the picture. Brothers. And that's mately 50 bookmen and 30 per­ This voyage was notable for bookmen and 1*2 permits being heads-up crew of Seafarers the way it's going to be for the mits on the beach. A good num­ minimum of disputes of any sHipped for the week. aboard. next few weeks. ber of these Brothers, we know, kind, which was due in large The Wild Ranger signed on for You all know how late the San are waiting for the MV Ponce. part to the excellent coopera­ Three of the five ships paying the usual rim, while the Hurri­ Juan Branch is in getting the She's due back in Puerto Rico tion of the Captain, Mates and off were Waterman jobs. They cane spent three, days in the re­ weekly LOGS, because of the | the last of November. If she's Engineers. In addition, the Vice- were the Wild Ranger, which pair yard before re-signing for 1,399 miles they have to travel tied up in the States by the Fh-esident of the line, Pendelton, came in from the Puerto Rican a run that will include calls at run; the Hurricane, in from Eu­ strike, we're going to have a made the entire voyage. rope with a few minor Tseefs that ports in Greece, Turkey and Hall full of long, sad faces— As a result, there were num­ were settled quickly to the Italy. mostly belonging to the peren­ erous ceremonial dinners in the The Iberville, also in need of nial beachcombers, like Brothers South and East African ports as crew's satisfaction, and the Iber­ overhaul, will put in about 12 Lockwood, Thompson, Larson, far up the coast as Dar-es-salam, ville, also back from Europe. days in drydock. As scheduled, Jensen, Henault, and a host of for the purpose of promoting The latter's payoff was held up the Cavalier again headed out on others. business and company good­ a couple of hours because of dis­ her South Atlantic cruise. puted overtime for the Black These boys have kind of taken will. By EDDIE BENDER In transit this week was the the Ponce under their wing, so It speaks well of the fine Ste­ Gang. The beef was settled, Daniel Lownsdale, Waterman, Those holding tripcards are to speak, and they fret and wards Department, and of tKe however. now requested to turn these in worry about her when she's Chief Steward, Hauser, that The other payoffs were on the Which took a couple of replace­ and get original permits, in­ away—and they're not on her— these were an outstanding suc­ R. R. McBurney, of the Over- ments. This ship was in good shape on arrival here. stead. This may be done through like a gang of old maids. lakes Freight Corporation, which cess. As usual there is a comple­ any of the A&G Branches, or by ment of oldtimers on the Mobile applying directly to Headquar­ beach. To name a feW, there are ters, either in person or through' IH. J. Cronin, E. A. Trader, Sam the mails. Bailey, C. J. Beck, E. L. Walker, When you do this, it is advis­ By PAUL GONSORCHIK L. G. Morrow, Orvin Music, E. long run eveiyone will profit by get out on jobs than formerly. able to have all previous re­ C; Vitou, A. G. Milne, H. Lawit. This must be so for, in spite ceipts that have been issued to NEW YORK — After having of the fact that there are more[rence, J. Bell, W. Sanders, T. I know of instances where you, as well as your tripcard, in read most of the pros and cons men registered at the moment. Smith and F. Hills. members have stayed aboard the order to make possible a thor- on the transportation rule cur.Shipping for the next week bug'. check-up on all of your rently in effect and which have same ship for a couple of years, we still have occasional difficulty promises to be slow, with only previous payments, and to make been appearing in the LOG, I and • there are more than just a in getting some ratings for jobs. Like Bosuns, for example. I j three or four ships scheduled to sure that your record is credited should like to express my own few of these men who will settle should like to urge the men to : take on crews. One of these is down on a ship for that long. with all monies you have paid. view of this rule. take jobs whenever they come'a passenger ship, which only Another requirement is that Not that 1 have anything I am in favor of the rule we up. take.s replacements. you submit a personal identifi­ are now using—^for many and against a man remaining^ on JOB PROTECTION Howevex*, we still have a few cation with your tripcard—^which various reasons. And I believe board a ship that long, either. „ . , , , ^ XI vessels undergoing repaii's .in the includes the department and rat­ very firmly that these reason are That's okay if shipping oppor­ But back to our transpoi-tation , , , , • 1uiu [local yards and a couple of them, ing in which you ship; your full good ones. tunities are plentiful for every rule. It IS accomplishing for the. oTTT u i. 4.U •NTniTTT u « 1 J * , ^t leost, should some-. name; the date and place of your member. But when jobs are a SIU what the NMU has failed to' ' ... be i-eady . As every member knows, ship­ uuru iu4. I times the latter part of next birth; your height, weight and bit scarcer than they used to be, achieve. When things got tough I ^ color of eyes; your Z-number; ping has dropped almost 50 per you find that some verr good in the NMU, men in that Union, ^ ® ' and the name and address of cent in recent months, due to the men can turn out to be company had no such rule to help speed [ NOT INVOLVED fact that the money men have stiffs when they're interested in your next of kind. up the shipping chances of its, Up to the time this report is Proofs of your strike clear­ shifted American cargo to foreign holding onto a job for a long membership. Our rule in the being Written, the strike of the ances, both for the 1946 General bottoms. Naturally, our shipping time. SIU helps protect your job op- International Longshoremen's AsStrike and the 1947 Isthmian, suffers by such a shift. Some men have said that, un­ portunities. ' sociation, AFL, has not reached FAIR CHANCE must also be submitted. Usually der the transportation rule, they In the NMU they are thinking this far south and, frorn present this is stamped on the tripcard. Under these circumstances, it have a chance of losing their about putting into effect a rule indications, the men will not go But in the event that you do not, would seem only fair that each vacations. I doubt very strongly that would require a member to out in the Gulf. So everything have these clearances stamped in, and every member should be whether this rule makes any dif­ make only one trip on a ship seems to be running pretty" send your strike picketcards, or'given an opportunity to ship out ference insofar as a <nan's vaca­ and then pay off—regardless of smooth" on the Mobile labor front your certificate of discharges j without spending too long a tion is concerned. whether it is a long or a short at the moment. either from a ship, or from a period of time on the beach. Personally, I feel that if a trip. I Repairs on our building have hospital which establishes your The transportation rule now member fails to see that the So, boys, my advice is that you been started, and we are waiting in effect increases the chances of transportation rule is beneficial hold the present transportation for the go-ahead signal from clearance. The membership is doing away the members to get out. And al- to the membership as a whole, rule as it is, until the shipping Headquarters for other renqyawith all tripcards, so that only though objections are made by he is influenced solely by selfish­ situation improves, at least. tions we have planned. bookmen and permitmen will be some who sign off, it should be ness. If you want to sail steady with The whole job will take quite allowed to sail our ships. You j obvious that eventually things As Chief Dispatcher in the only a short stay on the beach, a while to complete. But when it should have no trouble getting a even out and they, too, will get a New York Hall, I am in a posi- 'keep the transportation rule. If is finished, like everything else permit if you now hold a trip- chance to ship out quicker. tion to see the record. And'you want to get a ship once in the SIU turns to, it will make In other words, it works the stranges as it may seme, there five months, then knock out the ! our Hall one of the tops in the card. The sooner you get this, same for everyone, and in the actually are less men trying to | transportatiqn rule. the quicker you can ship. business. Mobile Haii Alterations Begun From The Sixth Deck Transportation Rule Makes Jobs For All •_ .1. "SL r �tFildMt. MtS T If E 5-E >< V A R E R S L O G STARTS LIMITED PASSENGER SERVICE RUN Page Seven Hew York Harbor Is Dosortoit As ILA Strike Gains Momontum By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Shipping here is at a complete standstill after weeks of fairly strong activity. Before the Longshoremen's strike became effective, we tied up some loose ends and squared away a few payoffs and sign ons. Among the payoffs were the Emilia, Beatrice and Frances of the Bull Line; Steel Traveler, Isthmian; Afoundria and Gov­ ernor Bibbs, Waterman; and the Robin Kettering, Robin. Those which left before the port shut down were the Afoun­ dria; the Sanford Dole, MarTrade, and the New London, Mathiasen. The Dole helped out a great deal when she came from layup to take a full crew. The New London also had almost a com­ plete turnover in all depart­ ments. The SS Iberville, the first ship assigned by the Waterman Steamship Corporation to the The big port is just about new limited passenger ship service between New York, Florida and Gulf ports, will begin deserted now. Most of the com­ her initial northbound voyage from New Orleans. panies got their ships out of port and those that didn't make it are shut down for the dura­ tion. Several ships due in this NEW YORK, Nov. 19 — The be placed on the run. Service the Antinous and two weeks la­ port were diverted at the last ter by the DeSoto. Sometime in minute to ports not affected by Waterman Steamship Corpora­ will be on a weekly basis. tion will operate a limited pas­ Ports of call scheduled thus far- January the Topa Topa is slated the walkout. Tankers, as usual, are moving. senger service between New are Miami, Tampa, Mobile, New to be placed in the trade. York, Florida, and Gulf ports, Orleans and Panama City. Sail­ CUT TIME FILE FOR PAY with the SS Iberville scheduled ings will also be scheduled from According to Pan Atlantic, the Nobody knows how long this to begin the new service tomor­ Philadelphia and Baltimore. vessels placed on the new run strike is going to last so, if you row. will cut sailing time between All ships in the new service haven't done so already, now is The new service will be the are owned by Waterman and Atlantic and major Gulf ports by the time to file for unemploy­ first of its kind since the start of will replace five 11-knot Libertj^ as much as three days. Each will World War II, and will be hand­ vessels that the company has carry 1,000 tons more cargo than ment compensation. led by the Pan Atlantic Steam­ been operating under bareboat the Liberty ships they are re­ It takes a little while for the ship Corporation, a Waterman' charter from the Maritime Com­ placing. money to start rolling but once subsidiary. The vessels being returned to it starts coming in it helps a mission. PORTS OF CALL The Iberville will leave from the Maritime Commission are lot in weathering a period of Four modified C-2 type Mobile tomorrow for New Or­ the Winslow Homer, Daniel no shipping. After the strike, according to freighters, each having cabin ac­ leans, where she will start her Lownsdale, John Bartram, Al­ reports. Waterman is going to bert K. Smiley and John Laur­ commodations for 12 pasengers, initial northbound voyage. She inaugurate a coastwise passen­ ence. will be followed a week later by and capable of ISVa knots, will \ I' i( ii Four Waterman Ships Elnter Coastwise Run Former Esse Man Gives Company Union LowJown V (Continued front Page 1) there is absolutely no provision for a penalty in" the event this "full imbroken hour" for each man for each meal is not al­ lowed. The writer, on one occasion personally asked the patrolman, Sam Royal, for a clarification of this particular clause. I told him it had been the practice to call us out during our meal hours, and asked him if there was any penalty provision. . He replied that no penalty could be claimed and nothing could be done _ about it. I take this one clause to illus­ trate the difference between the Union contract and these phony contracts. The Union contract has the above clause also, but there are penalty provisions which give it strength. II we are interrupted in our meals, we get one hour over­ time, and one additional hour overtime as a penalty for the in­ terruption. Without this penalty provision, the clause itself is meaningless. About two years ago their shrewd company lawyers drew up an entirely new contract, which is a masterpiece in the company interests. I say company lawyers 'drew up this contract, because I am certain that neither Sam Royal nor any of the "executives" of the ^ Esso Tankermen's Associa­ tion has the ability or the in­ genuity to conceive anything so neat. They worked out a plan which provides that, after an employee has a certain amount of con­ tinuous service with the com­ pany, he is given vacation bene­ fits, and thereafter he is given one month's vacation with pay after three months continuous service. The new contract (condensed) means that you work three months continuously, and then have one month off on vacation with full pay. Sounds good doesn't it? Here is the joker: Overtime is entirely out! For many years. Standard Oil has tried to dp away with over­ time. Now through this cleverly devised instrument, they have eliminated overtime entirely. This new contract was pre­ sented and voted upon by the deluded membership. It was ac­ cepted. Whether there was any fraud Connected with the count­ ing of ballots I c_annot say. However, I do know that only those having membership ip the Esso Tankermen's Association were eligible to vote. And I do know also that this Esso Tank­ ermen's Association represents only a very small minority of the men sailing Esso ships. It is such a phony outfit that those who do belong to it are ashamed to admit their member­ ship, in it, and it is seldom that you can find a single man on a ship who will admit membership. without interferring with the No meetings are held on the smooth operations of the com­ ships, and the "union" business pany." At any time that the company is conducted entirely, by these considers it as interferring with company-paid stooges. The thing that sold this con­ "smooth operations" they may tract was the ingenious vacation dispense with it entirely. Then with pay. It sounds very nice. the men will be far worse off But did these deluded Esso men than before; for the company ever stop to consider what they will never go back to paying have lost in overtime! Or how overtime, now that it has been many months vacation they could abolished. The thing that Esso men afford to take on their own, with the lost overtime that this con­ should realize, consider and ap­ preciate—and many of them do, tract deprives them of? for they are not all company They were already getting stooges—is that whatever bene­ twenty-one days vacation. So ficial conditions they now enjoy the company is really only con­ came through the conditions won ceding a little better than two on other lines by the Seafarers months in lieu of the overtime and other bona fide unions. And which they have abolished en­ they can be certain that, if the tirely (with the sole exception impossible should happen and for tank cleaning). the Seafarers should be destroyed, For example, in the case of an Esso conditions will go right AB earning approximately $200 back to moonlight and twilight per month, they are giving him chipping and painting from sun­ $400 per year in lieu of his over­ up to sim-down with no overtime time. $400 divided by 12 is and that the Esso stooge imion about $33 and change per month. will be then—as now—not only He formerly made that much powerless to help them, but un­ overtime for Sunday sea watches willing. alone—not to speak of overtime This article is wi'itten not only for mooring and unmooring, and for the enlightenment of our for loading and discharging cargo membership, but as an appeal to on watches after 5:00 PM and tlie intelligent Esso men—many before 8:00 AM, etc. of whom are my friends and And there is nothing in this former shipmates—^to come into contract that binds the company the SlU and get the wages and to continue giving these vaca­ overtime rightfully due them. tions. Almost every clause con­ Then they can take their own tains provisions stating: "Pro­ vacation when they feeHike tak­ viding it is possible to do so ing it—and a much longer one! ger service with four of its C-2 vessels. The first one to go into action will be the Iberville. The Liberty ships at present used in the coastwise service will be turned into the boneyard. What will happen to the service these C-2s are presently on (East Coast to Europe) is not clear. We hope, naturally, that the company will put additional ships into that run. If they do then we won't be hit by this move. Every 'time a seaman looks at a news item coming from the Maritime Commission a lot of board members' names are men­ tioned. The names are always the same: those of shipping com­ pany executives. It seems that it's about time that maritime la­ bor had a representative on this government board which so greatly effects our lives. NO VOICE At present it's a shipowner monopolized board. There is no one on the board to voice the sentiments' of the men who man the ships. If a Union seaman was put on the board a lot of the foul-ups that "> occur would be eliminated. An example of this is when the Commission agrees upon the design of a new freight or pas­ senger ship. Ten to one that, when the ship is put into serv­ ice, something is lacking for the crew's comfort. Either the foc'sles are too small, heads too few or the messroom inadequate. If a labor man were on the board he could remedy this before the blueprints went to the shipyard. Another thing, a labor man on the board would serve to keep before them the fact that there's more to shipping than just steamship companies. He could prick their consciences regularly and maybe do some good, in spite of the fact that he would be hopelessly out num­ bered in any voting issue. Waterman Receives Young America, First Of 10 Rebuilt C-2s The first of ten C-2 type freighters being converted to company specifications has,been delivered to the Waterman Steamship Corporation. Built during the recent war for use as a troopship, the latest addition to the Waterman fleet is 439 feet long and 63 feet in the beam. She bears the name Young America. Waterman expects delivery of the nine other vessels by the end of the year. They will bring the Waterman fleet strength to a to­ tal of 55 modern dry-cargo ships, the largest privately owned fleet under the American flag. �' . Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG SHIPS'MIIIIUTES •" • " - ,''''' '' '•'llr''-0^ • •' • ;' Frida7. November 18, 1948 NEWS , Robin Sherwood SeafarersCondemn ActionsHarmingMembers' Prestige ''/•• " V 't. I Home BuriaX For Member Killed In France In 1946 The conduct of a Robin Sherwood crewmember who assaulted another The body of Seafarer Lawrence Edward Smith, who customer in an East London, South Africa, bar last month, has been round­ ly condemned by several of his shipmates as reflecting unfavorably on men was killed in LeHavre, France in 1946, was reinterred in his native Savannah, Georgia, last week with full military in the seafaring occupation and members of the SIU in particular. honors and an escort of his fellow SIU Brothers. As reported in a Port Eliza-$ Brother Smith, an original beth newspaper, the Robin Sher­ now," the Stewards Delegate member of the SIU who held Book wood crewmember was found concluded. The Sherwood men made it No. 36, was killed January 22, guilty in Magistrate's Court of clear that they weren't concerned 1946, while ashore in LeHavre. striking the bar customer on At the time he was Bosun aboard September 30. He chose the al­ with the argument that preci­ pitated the attack. They made the Shepard Line ship Warren. ternative of a 20-pound fine it equally clear, however, that P. Marks. Burial was in Le­ rather than face two months at they took a decidedly dim view Havre. hard labor. The incident was reported to of the action which cast .un­ At his family's request, his the LOG-by several Seafarers called-for aspersions on men in body was returned to his home aboard the Robin Sherwood, a the seafaring business. aboard an Aimy transport. In TIME ARGUMENT Robin Line vessel on the South addition to the full military hon­ According to the story reach^ African run. ors, Seafarers in Savannah took Because their shipmate's at­ ing the LOG, the attack grew part in the services. Many of tack on the East London man out of a difference between the his former shipmates and friends Sherwood man and the bartender was unprovoked, the Sherwood as to whether or not the clock from the Savannah Hall were Seafarers held that his display of present at the rites. violence only served to blemish on the barroom wall showed the the reputation of his shipmates right time. When a third party Surviving Brother Smith is and seamen in general at a time volunteered that the clock was his mother, Mrs. Maria Mew of SIU members acting as pallbearers remove Brother when the SIU is making every right, the Sherwood man struck Smith's casket from the funeral chapel in Savannah. Savannah. effort to break the misconception that seamen regularly become in­ volved in such altercations. GREATER HARM Although incidents such as the one reported by the Sherwood men admittedly concern only By SALTY DICK those directly involved, the Sea­ farers expressed indignation be­ Our white caps are off to brags that this was the city cause they ultimately feel their "Red" Hancock for convincing where the confederate army was efforts. the Port Steward to give us in­ stopped from going any farther Crew comments pointed to the ner-spring mattresses. The crew north. Henry Yeats asked the fact that the press throughout can now have their beauty nap Deck Steward for a Neptune's the world is quick to play up in­ ...On the SS Del Norte, all Certificate. He says he wants it cidents involving seamen far out the Delegates go around once alto show his grandchildren some of proportion to the space they week inspecting our foc'sles, and;day. (He'd better find a wife merit. Since Seafarers depend Brother, you better have it clean, first!)... 1 understand they're for relaxation on brief liberty in too. A very good idea. May trying to install a movie pro­ the world's ports, the Sherwood other crews follow this ex­ jection machine on the Del Norte men maintained they liked to ample ... Jack Vorel is back for the crew. It won't be long Photo shows a squad of soldiers as they fired a volley spend their time ashore in an at­ again on a Delta ship going to before we'll be asking for a over Brother Smith's grave. Pictures were taken by Seafarer mosphere as pleasant as circum­ South America. He was injured television set next. Laurence Reinchuck. stances will permit. when he dropped a heavy ob­ Heard Joe Lae is Second Stew­ Typical of the opinions re­ ject on his foot. ard on an Alcoa scow ... Bob ceived by the LOG in regard to "Whitey" Tomlinson is our Creel quit the ship to stay the East London affair was one new Ship's Delegate and Ship's ashore for awhile. But 1 know received from the Sherwood's Treasurer. 1 must admit we had the "call of the sea" will be too Stewards Department Delegate. better raise our funds ... Here's much to resist... Ray Flynn, JEAN LAFITTE. Oct. 10— unlicensed personnel's quarters "I believe that capers like this a good question: Should the Chief Pantryman, blew his top Chairman Smith; Recording Sec­ was discussed. The Ship's Dele­ one bring about a dislike for Steward's Department personnel because one of the crew called retary Gilmore. Previous min­ gate stated that a repair list seamen as a whole," he tvrote. return the tips to the passengers his salads garbage ... Who's the utes accepted. Under Old Busi­ would be drawn up. The Stew­ He added that the townspeo­ if they're not sufficient? My an­ big-shot at s^a (a small fry at ness the attitude of the Captain ard asked the crew's cooperation ple's disapproval was evident swer .is No. By returning these home) who has to punch his and his refusal ta authorize in keeping the messroom in or­ whever the Sherwood men went. these tips you are hurting the time card while at home? 1 also necessary paintipg of ships quar- der and returning dirty linen in "I know for certain that the company and of course you are understand he^s th7"buyer of ^ers was discussed and a petition time for it to be sent to laundry. people here (Port Elizabeth) do hurting the Union. Have you groceries and he does the cook­ was approved to recommend that One minute of silence was ob­ not approve of it," he revealed, any suggestions? Sometime ago ing at home. Do you know him? the Captain be removed from the served for Brothers lost at sea. "as it was the only subject of six waiters insisted that we re­ It seems to me the Delta SS ship. The Delegates' reports on conversation ashore last night." turn the tips. We had a special Co. should accept a few good the standing of the membership "We are looking forward to meeting and finally agreed to suggestions- from us for their were accepted. Motion carried submit repair list to the a not-too-cordial greeting when keep all tips, no matter how new liner. We are the ones who we get back to East London. We small. Knowing these boys, 1 will sail her, and I'm sure we Patrolman and not to sign on unless the repair list is okayed certainly couldn't expect other­ asked the messman who had have very good ideas. wise under the circumstances served them during the voyage The election is now under in writing. One minute of sil­ if they gave him anything. He way so do your duty and vote. ence observed for departed XXX replied, "Just one tipped me." I'm referring to our Union. Vote Brothers. It was decided to STEEL ARCHITECT. Oct. 1— (Note: 1 myself depend on tips for the men whom you think have the Ship's Delegate and the Presiding officers not given. Un-. —news tips—and 1 feel that we will help the Union. There are Engine Delegate report the con­ der Old Business it was pointed The membership has gone should accept all tips with many candidates, so pick a good dition of the ship to the Union out that there were still three officials in the HaU. Brother Qilcrs in one foc'sle and three official. And above aU vote! on record lo prefer charges thanks.) Busch was. given a vote of con­ Firemen in another. The Dele­ against all gashounds and Frank Russo is here in the fidence. gate pointed out that by moving performers as well as the Gulf Area. He says he's tired the hospital topside, putting the men who willfully destroy or of the North Atlantic. He's gain­ it X X Electricians in the present hospi­ steal ships gear. The SIU has ing weight. Herbert Knowles is SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Cel. If you don't find linen tal and the Wipers in the Elec-, no place for men who ruin a butcher who knows his meats. when you go aboard your 6—Chairman Antonio Schiavone; trician's foc'sle, there would be the good conditions the He was very unhappy because ship, notify the Hall at once. Recording Secretary Eugene Ray. three rooms available for" the Union wins for them. Take he missed the movie "The Road A telegram from Le Havre or Previous minutes read and ac­ Oilers and Firemen on watch. To Rio" with Bob Hope. action in shipboard meetings Singapore won't do you any cepted. Delegates' reports ac­ George John made a trip by good. Ifs your bed and you cepted. The meeting went into The Delegates' reports were ac­ against men guilty of these Motion under New auto to Chambersburg, Pa. (home have to lie in it. Good and Welfare, where the cepted. things. town) from New Orleans. He sougeeing and painting of the (Continued on Page 9) 'The Voice Of The Sea' MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS On Perfonners AnENTION! i , .''V. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 19, 1948 Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings COLABEE, Gel. 2 —Chairman M. Sams; Recording Secretary R. D. Niedermeyer. The Delegates reported on the standing of the members. R. Niedermeyer elected Ship's Delegate. - Motion under New Business by R. Gates to have the Delegates see the First Assistant about checking the plumbing aft and getting the water system in ordor. One min­ ute of silence for lost Brothers. Under Good and Welfare it was decided to set a third table in the messhall and to feed the crew before the longshoremen. Brother Hager be delegated to The condition of milk, eggs and Si a saL\ about a;ho oiill be-tfie exchange books upon arrival in coffee was discussed. Meeting Antwerp. Motion carried to ask adjourned at 1:3(5 PM. offlcids of-ihe TA eG Disfvjcf-iVi — Brother Livingston to take the 4 4 4 Si qou have de-f iniie \deas> of ouhair ships' beefs to the Hall and mail ALCOA PENNANT, Oct. 3— back the answers, in case he Chairman Red Sully; Recording "Hie Union's proqva^ should beibr pays off in Antwerp and gets Secretary Griffin. Delegates re­ ihe nex-h qear«=back to the States ahead of the ported all in order. No New; Si upa are in-fevesiec/ m preserving ship.' Under Good and Welfare Business. Under Good and Wel­ the preamble and Oath of Obli­ fare, those ^who paid for medical union democraCL/ — gation were read by the Secre­ treatment in Georgetown, B. G. head -for+he nearest" tary. All Delegates were asked were told to hold their receipts Union Hall an(d ... to turn in slips to ship's Dele­ for the Patrolman as such were S, t. t. gate pertaining to questions collectable xmder the agreement. STEEL RECORDER. Oct. 3— which the crew would like to Chairman A. S. "Salty" Siee. The have clarified at the meetings. The condition of the slopchest Ship's "Delegate reported that he One minute of silence observed would be called to attention of would turn in a repair list right in memory of departed Brothers. Patrolman. The Chief Engineer would be requested to have after the meeting. The Deck 4 4 4 drinking water pump fixed in Delegate asked men in the De­ THOMAS CRESAP, Oct. 13 Montreal. It was asked that the partment to let him know if their —Chairman Edward Stankovich; overtime, which has just been Recording Secretary _ J. B. Cau­ showers be repaired. The crew By HANK checked, .is okay. The Engine sey. -Delegate's reports accepted. was warned to replace cups and Delegate reported the disputes in Under Old Business the previous glasses in the pantry after using, We haven't read the labor-hating newspapers and their dis­ overtime settled. The Stewards minutes wei-e read and accepted. and to wear proper clothing in tortions and we haven't taken any "wildcat" opinion poll of our Delegate reported there were Motion under New Business to the messroom. One minute's sil­ big membership anchored in port. We took a fast landlubber's ence for departed Brothers. seven disputes to be turned over question Patrolman on change in "sight" of the situation, then looked into our cracked crystal ball to the Patrolman. The repair Transportation ruling; that ship­ —and we see that the AFL longshoremen's strike will be over list was discussed under Good ping rules of May 1st be en­ and Welfare. One minute's sil­ forced; that the Stewards Patrol­ before this Friday. If not, it will take another week... Meanwhile ence for departed Brothers. man check stores before leaving the brothers have time on their hands to attend to important ti S) New York; and that transfer of Union business—the voting for election of SIU officials and the NEW LONDON, Oci. 1—Chair­ meat from a lay-up Victory .ship 4 4 4 pro and con discussion of the transportation rule. EDWIN MARKHAM, Oct. 3— man W. Lawlon; Recording Sec­ be investigated. Under Good Chairman L. G. Walberg; Re­ retary Robert Smith. The Dele­ and Welfare, performers during 4 4 4 gates made their reports which stay of ship in Savannah were cording Secretary N. W. Kirk. One Seafarer, finished wilh his long "SS Pelrolifis lankerwere accepted. Under New Busi­ discussed. It was decided to The Delegates reported on the ness a motion carried to amend refer matter to Patrolman. The standing of the membership. itis" voyage, says Ihe high cost of shore leave in Antwerp the fine system for men missing Steward was asked to vary the There was no New Business. Un­ is as follows: Forty-three francs t.o the dollar. A decent meal watches. In the case of day menu. It was decided to assess der Education it was brought costs about a dollar-and-a-half and a double shot of liquor workers, each half day's work each man $1 for a washing ma­ out that there was no Union staggers you for a buck ... Big Dutchy Bolz came in from a will be deemed a watch. Motion chine and for indoor ball equip­ literature aboard, but that the trip aboard the Steel Vendor. He hit many ports, and of them made and carried that no one ment. P. Hume was appointed old membei-s were doing a good pay off until a Union official is Treasurer to handle this^ One job in educating the new men. all he said the w.orst were those of India. Next time we'll aboard and clears the ship of minute's silence for departed Under Good and'^Welfare a beef ask Dutchy to splice for us his reasons why. Could it be in the Steward's department was beefs. Motion made that the Brothers. that "rupee baksheesh" went up by the waterfront "pilots?" settled in a good Union manner. Ship's Delegate notify the Hall The Steward was asked to im­ upon arrival so that a Patrolman 4.4 4 prove the quality dt the eqtrees. , can be dispatched as soon as pos­ Oldtimer Edward Cocking writes from Detroit, saying how The Ship's Delegate was in­ sible. Discussion under Good and structed to ask the Captain to much he's pleased that the SIU membership has made so many Welfare included repairing the put out the draw in US money gains. They sure have: wages, cohtracts and conditions, plus a messhall door. One minute of withqut the Hawaiian cancella­ militant spirit in helping other unions in their beefs... On Novem­ silence for departed Brothers. tion on the back of it. One min­ S, 4. 4. ber 10 the Norton Company published, for $6.00, The Maritime ute of silence for lost Brothers. SWEETWATER, Oct. 10— History of Maine by William Rowe... From Maracaibo, Venezuela, Chairman P, Allgeier; Recording 4 4 4 Brother E. Edginton, the oldtimer and electrician, sends his Secretary J. Wetzlef. The Dele­ CAPE MOHICAN. Oct. 3— Christmas Card greetings to all the boys. Wonder how the landgates reported all in order. Un­ Chairman Tuczowski; Recording der New Business P. Allegeier Secretary Robinson. Previous lubbing Venezuelan life is treating him? was elected Ship's Delegate. Mo­ minutes read and posted. Deck 4 4 4 tion carried that each man do his Delegate Sirois reported clarifi­ 4 4 4 part in making this a clean ship. cation is needed on gangway ANDREW JACKSON, Oct. 10 These brolhers will be mailed the weekly LOG to their Under Good and ^elfare it was watches and on breaking of sea -Chairman Charles Breaux; Re­ homes free of cost: John Roberts of Florida. Fred Harrison decided to have the Ship's Dele- watches, on arrival in port. The cording Secretary Fred T. Miller. of Florida, C. J. Nail of Alabama, Danny Sheehan of Massa­ late see the Chief Engineer about Chief Mate wiU be asked again The Ship's Delegate reported chusetts, James Ervin of Michigan, William Craven of New improving the condition of the to have the laundry painted. The that he would contact the Cap­ drinking water. One minute of Engine Delegate reported seven tain about vouchers and draws. York...And here are some of the oldtimers who may be still silence for departed Brothers. The Stewards' Delegate reported anchored in town: D. Heron, J. Rowan, P. Fernandez, S. Avent, hours disputed overtime and beefs with the First Assistant. 267 hours disputed overtime. Mo­ A. McDonale, A. Sprung, W. Thornton. S. Foss, Louis Franken, He stated that a repair list was tion under New Business that no A. Remijn, A. Reyes, S. Lesley, E. Rydon. A. Maselek, H. Tilbeing made up. Motion under one pay off until all beefs were den, P. Soto, P. Duffy, A. Prime, M. Caten, C, Tinker. New Business to have the Deck settled. Amended to read that Delegate ask the Bosun or De­ no one pay off until itemized ac­ partment head to issue the cor­ counts of wages are given out. We would like to be informed by the membership when they rect amloimt of soap and soap Carried. Motion that 1700 pounds hit foreign ports in the future whether the following seamen's be dis­ powder as per agreement. Mo­ of contaminated flour 4 45 .4 clubs are receiving weekly bimdles of LOGS—the club in Abadan, PETROLITE, Oct. 9 — Chair­ tion carried to have the Dele­ posed of as soon as ship gets in­ Iran; the club in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia; and the "AT Ease" man Duke Livingston; Recording gates request the First Assistant to port. Amended that the flour Army Club in Bremen, Germany. Furthermore, we request another be disposed of before the payoff Secretary Robert E. Bishop. Mo­ to have the Wipers sougee the important item. We want to hear from the crews of the following so that the crew can be sure tion under Old Business by alleyway. A vote of thanks was Alcoa ships—Ranger, Capstan Knot, Snakehead, Hawser Eye, that the next gang will not be given the crew of the SS Cape Brother Maher to withdraw the Pegasus and the Mooring Hitch. Are you picking up the weeklystuck with it. Motion that the San Diego for donating a wash­ amendment to motion made at mailed bundles of LOGS addressed to your ships in care of the meeting of Sept 10. A communi­ ing machine to the SS Cape Mo­ crew's overtime sheets " be Alcoa office in Port of Spain, Trinidad? Stretch your sea-legs far cation received by Brother Mag­ hican. Under Good and Welfare checked with the company's enough as the company office to bring these bundles of LOGS num was read and posted. The it was asked that the Patrolman sheets before the payoff. One back to your ships. Let's hear from you fellas on these Alcoa Delegate's reports were accepted. check the slopchest. One min­ minute of silence for departed ships hitting Trinidad. Motion under Nev^ Business that ute of silence for lost Brothers. Brothers. (Continued from Page 8) Business to forward donations to the American Seamen's Friend Society on . the first draw.. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. J. t t .LEGION VICTORY, Oci. 2— Chairman Fred Travis; Record­ ing Secretary Galdikas Alphonsus. The Delegates' reports were accepted. Raymond L. Plude was elected Ship's Delegate. Motion carried to protest the deposit of $4 for new cots and $2 for used cots required by the Captain. Under discussion it was pointed out that this was a company regulation. Motion carried to have Ship's Delegate ask the Captain to increase the cigarette ration. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. CUT and RUN gl. 9- ' •, •« • W.: ^ 4 "i.:; -• M �Page Ten T H E S E AF A R E RS LO G Brother Digs Up Interesting Data On Commentator Against Idle Pay Friday, Norewber 19,^ 1948 Seafarer Pleased With CZ ' Decides To Join Local Cops To the Editor; here as I would in my own home. I would like- to get in a few them. Nothing was too good for I'd like to get some informa­ the poor misguided employee. words on how "things are going tion, if you would be. good Well, the Union lost the elec­ down here in Panama. I came enough to forward it to me: I tion of course. A footnote might off the SS Trinity—a T-2 tanker know that I am entitled to trans­ be added that the chicken sand­ portation back to New York'at wiches suddenly stopped, the —with chronic appendicitis, and the company's expense. But I gifts disappeared and the '"happy have been here since October have prospects of grabbing on­ family" routine went into the 27. It looks like I will be here to a very good job down here. same closet as the crying towels. another ten days, but Fm not If this job should materialize, The wine 'em and dine 'em rou complaining! would I still be entitled to col­ tine had worked. Let me pass the word to all lect transportation from the com­ Why am I telling all this? that anyone hitting Cristobal in pany agent here? The job is Well, I just thought" you'd like need of medical attention should with the Canal Zone police, and to know just in case you too head for the Colon Hospital. I would like to take it. happen to tune in Mr. Fulton This is the best I've seen yet. PAY CONTINUE? Lewis, Jr., some night. If you The doctors and nurses are as Would you also let me know want a strong dose of anti-union- good as they come. There are when my pay ends? Do my isrp just leave the dial where it plenty of good looking nurses wages continue until I get back, is. and the chow is swell. I guess or do they stop when the ship -Charles J. Dougherty I'm getting as good treatment hits New York? Even if I do take the job, I will continue paying all dues FRIENDLY ENEMIES IN THE GALLEY and assessments in order to keep ;• in good standing. I would ap­ i»;S: preciate it very much if you would send this information by return mail, as I will be out of the Hospital by the time the in­ formation would get here in the LOG, I'll sign off for now. Keep those LOGS coming. We get them from the USS. Even an NMU man here prefers it to the PILOT! Albert J. Jannello (Ed. Note: You are entitled to your transportation at com­ pany expense, but you cannot demand cash in lieu of trans­ portation should you refuse the latter. Your wages con­ tinue until the ship returns to the States, after which time you will go on to "mainten­ ance and cure" if you are still unable to work.) ber these outfits get kickbacks from the state. This happened One night a couple of weeks I in New York state recently. ago I happened to be listening to COMPANY'S RECORD my radio when Fulton Lewis, Jr., a so—called commentator, came And now—back to Harris, Up­ on the air. I only listened with ham & Company. When I asked half an ear until he began talk­ one of the members of the Unit­ ing about unemployment insur­ ed Financial Employes about the ance. His comments on that sub­ outfit he took me aside and told ject made me sit up and listen. me an interesting tale. His spiel went something like It seems that the UFE tried to this: organize the workers in this Unemployment insurance is all firm in 1946. After the ground­ right, but it is being administer­ work had been laid the State ed incorrectly. The whole set-up Labor board ordered an election should be changed. Instead of among the employees. When the allowing men to remain idle and election was announced it look­ collect their $20-plus a week un­ ed like the union would have til a job in their classification smooth sailing but they didn't comes up, men should be forced count on what took place. The outfit started a smear to take any jobs that come along. Going on, his remaks can be campaign against the union. The summarized as thus: A man may girl employees were told they be unable to get work in his would lose their rest periods if trade because of a slack season the union won. Big parties were so he bleeds the government un­ thrown and thousands of dollars til work picks up. Instead, he spent to entertain the workers— should be made to take a job in all designed to show them that a field where workers are l^^e- it was just "one big happy fam­ mand. If he refuses he should ily" and no nasty union was be ruled ineligible for compen­ needed. Every day free chicken sand­ sation. wiches were supplied to the of­ That was quite a mouthful he fice force. Money and gifts were got off his chest. In other words, if I, Joe Blow, can't get a job as an AB because of slow ship­ ping I should be made to go to work in a factory or a store, otherwise I forfeit any money I have coming. The way i^ looks to me, Lewis can't be very strongly for unem­ ployment insurance, because if it were administered the way he chooses, no one would receive anything. There's always some sort of a job open somewhere, usually one nobody else wants lavished upon those who were Baker's Pal because of the rough working thought to be wavering in their conditions and poor pay. Lewis allegiance. Out-of-state em­ doesn't nlind this. He's all set in ployees, loyal ones of course, his job. In fact, he was in the were called in to the Wall Street George Reoch, who sent the picture to the LOG, says magazines recently as a "Man of office so as to be on hand when Uncle Otto Pruessler (left), 3rd Cook, and Harold Machon, Distnction." the election came. Chief Cook, turned out chow pleasing Jio the crew of the Employees as far away as NEWSLESS "NEWS" Southport, In their off moments, however, they capered— Florida were called in — plane as the picture shows. Well, Mr. Lewis wound up his fare paid by the company. Super­ "news" summary with a thinly visory employees were reduced disguised plug for the Republi­ in classification so as to be elig­ can candidate (this was before ible to vote, after which they the election). Then we were hon­ would return to their former po­ To the Editor: like a lot of performers without ored with a few words from his sitions. there being a kick-back, even sponsor. On and on went the campaign. There seems to be a mistaken though it is not a Union ship. Guess who his sponsor was? The head of the firm had per­ idea among some of our volun­ When we get aboard any un­ Nope, not a rough-riding steam­ sonal talks with everyone. Co­ teer organizers when they go organized ship, let's act like we ship company, but something pious tears were shed over the aboard a ship that they can get were on a ^nion ship and show worse: Harris, Upham & Com­ fate of the poor staff should the away with murder. Just the fact one and all what a good Union pany, 14 Wall Street, investment UFE enter the picture. Then the that they are not under Union man can do! brokers. Later on, by poking day of the election rolled around. contracts and regillations is no Add Gilham around, I found some very inter­ Employees known to be against excuse for gassing up, perform­ "Baker, Jr.," a baby chim­ esting things about this firm. But the union were sent to the voting ing, and generally fouling up! panzee, is given zm airing by Vets Hospital before .relating these facts, a place in taxis and private cars, the Robin Hood's Night CookWhen we go on these scows the word from his other sponsors, every luxury was heaped upon In Biloxi Baker. Seafarer is identiiied idea is ""to organize by setting a Lewis, inasmuch as he is only as Frank. good example, not only to the To Get LOG beamed out over the Mutual net­ Thanks Brothers crew but to the officers as well. work, is sponsored cooperatively. For Support To the Editor: If we can show them how a good That is, throughout the country Union man conducts himself on I was in the US Veterans Hos­ wherever there are Mutual out­ In Baltimore a Union ship, it will go a long pital in Biloxi, Mississippi for Send in the minutes of lets a local sponsor takes over. To the Editor: your ship's meeting to the After working several months way toward making good ship­ over a month and met quite a A check with the broadcasting New York HaU. Only in that company turned up the interest­ down in the SIU Baltimore hall, mates out of them and ^gaining few seamen there. The librarian way can the membership act ing facts that he is sponsored I wish to thank all the many their cooperation in organizing of the hospital asked me to have the Union send a few LOGs for on your recommendations, by banks, big industries and brothers and union officials who the ship. This applies not only to the the seamen -to read, firms all interested in contribut­ treated me swell, gave out with and then the minutes can be James R. Porter ing little to the support of un­ plenty cooperation and made the work done, but to the way we printed in the LOG for the (Ed. Note: The LOG wUl employed workers. After all, in job easier for the good of all conduct ourselves in- the messbenefit of all other SIU half, foc'sle and even ashore. Do soon be available in the hos­ crews. some states if the number of un­ concernedi, P. J. McCann not get the idea that we can act pital library.) employed is held to a low num­ To the Editor: Says Organizers Must Set Example Send Those Minutes �Friday; NoTember 19, 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFAHBKS ASHORE FROM THE WILLIAM H. ALLEN Page Eleven Official Of Teachers Union Urges Educational Films Of Maritime Labor Unions The foUowing letters from Selma Barchardt, vice presi­ dent of the American Federation of Teachers, in addition to giving the LOG a pat on the back, tells of the difficulty teachers face in presenting to their pupils the labor side of maritime in educational films. Dear Sir and Brother: I have enjoyed. receiving your paper very much. I think it represents a fine, effective type of labor journalism. In fact, its style is so pungent that I have passed on copies of it to teachers of classes in journalism, to use in their classes. I have read with great interest of the many fights in which your people engage in behalf of other unions. I thought it may interest you all to know that some of us are now conducting a fight for the recognition of your men. To be sure, we conduct our fight in a slightly different manner than you do, but I should be very happy if we could have even a fraction of as good results as you all have. Standing before the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta, India, four Seafarers from the William H. Allen, Isthmian, pose for a native photographer. Left to right—Joe Basch, Gooney Bird, Jerry Lonski and Russ Coleman, Jerry Lonski vnrote the account of the Allen's travels in last week's LOG. Lawyer's 'Clarified' Union Contract FoulsGangway Watch On Zane Grey To the Editor: For your information, I enclose herewith a copy of a letter which I sent some time ago to a firm producing educational films. This letter has never been answered; in fact, it has never been even acknowledged. It occurred to me that you w^ould be interested in "the unanswered letter," and to know that i am asking our locals in a number of cities to follow through and write also to the producers of this film, asking that if they say they are pro­ ducing a film which deals with the men who sail the ships, that they should make contacts with the men who sail the ships and with their leaders, and give that part of sea life and harbor life a proper place before school children. representatives of the Sultan's room having a few drinks and Fraternally yours, harbor patrol. I asked the steve­ shooting the breeze. They must I want to thank you for the dore boss, who could speak Eng­ Selma M. Barchardt have gotten a little too noisy to •welcoome LOGs that were mail­ lish, if these men were company suit 'Handcuff," for he rushed Vice President and Washington Representative ed to me. I passed them along watchmen. American Federation of Teachers down withT handcuffs to put on the Bosun. to the boys. Now we have just He said. No, they were from Frith Films heard that the new Isthmian the police and had nothing to do 840 Seward Street UPSIDE DOWN Contract has been signed, and with the company. Again the Hollywood 38, California Mate was asked about the gang­ But when he opened the door •We would like very much to have way watch, or an anchor watch. and saw that he couldn't scare , Gentlemen: you send us a copy of it. We will He said, no, and showed us a anybody, he beat a hasty retreat. 1 I have received your announcement of the three new harbor pay postage. copy of the contract, which their He then told the OS on gangway films. It is good to know that you are using the harbor as a study I will give you the highlights company lawyer had "clarified," watch (they hadn't wanted to unit for social studies classes. I am particularly interested in of events on board tha good ship making it different from our have a gangway watch here your relating the many governmental activities incident to a port Zane Grey. In the first place this copy which we got out of the either, but the Agent straighten­ of entry to a story of the harbor. I like this approach immensely. ship is only about five years old LOG. Sure enough, there it was. ed that out) to go ashore and get but looks to be twenty-five. She It stated that it was optional a cop. The OS told him his duty I wonder if, in ^our treatment of the social and economic has been making long trips ever whether the Master has a gang­ was to stand by the gangway and activities related to a harbor, you have had the opportunity to since she was built, according way watch or not. he intended to stay there. At get really to know the men who sail our ships? Their unrelenting to Chips who has been on her Of course, it would have taken this the Second Mate gave up; tight, through the years, for human liberty, their determination to all along. three men away from their chip­ but from that time on he was secure recognition of the dignity and worth of the individual man, When this crew came on board ping hammers, and it would have called "Handcuff" by the crew. their uncompromising support of great far-reaching moral prin­ she was rusted from one end cost the company 48 hours over­ We left Jeddah September 20, ciples, are to me one of the most magnificent aspects of harbor to the other. The gear was time on the weekends. It is easy and arrived in Bombay Septem­ life. It was back in my high school days when I read Ernest not in the shape it should be, to understand why his "Lord­ ber 30. 'While lying at anchor Poole's "The Harbor" that I first became aware of the gripping either. The blocks were all froz­ ship" did not want a sailor on one morning waiting for dock social challenge to be found in the problems of any harbor; the en, the dogs on the water-tight watch. space, I was standing amidships human problems, I mean. When, a few yeai-s after that, I first doors could only be moved with when I heard "Handcuff" telling heard Andrew Fureseth speak, this challenge took on another TEH! TEH! a sledge. It took us twice as the native watchman what to do meaning. I was eager to have the privilege of feeling myself long as it should to overhaul the —how to raise the flags and so associated, spiritually at least, in the fight this noble character e have a very good Chief jumbo-gear, when we had to Mate on board. He is an old- forth. I don't know whether the was making for his fellow men. use it in Jeddah. timer who came up through the native understood him, but he Did you ever meet Andrew Fureseth? How inspiring would I asked Chips, how come, and hawse-pipe; but it is the Skipper proceeded to carry out the or­ be a dramatization of the story of his life! I am much the richer he said that he was kept busy who runs the deck; The Mate ders. because I knew him doing other things for the Old hadn't a chance if he wants to A little while later the blinker Do tell me, do your pictures of the haibor, for our school Man. This is his first American hold his job. So the Second and on a nearby ship asked what the children, tell them of men like these two who have fought for ship, and I guess he doesn't know Third Mates had to tend the trouble was. Why did we have and won freedom for the men who sail the seas? the score yet. Now the Old Man gangway lights and flags and call wants to take it out on this crew the crew in the mornings. Of our flag upside down. I looked Very truly yours, by trying to get everything done course they split 15 hours over­ aft and sure enough, Old Glory SMB:SH Selma M. Barchardt in one trip. time between them, so they did­ was upside down. "Handsuff" lost The Skipper just doesn't like n't mind doing it. no time getting aft to correct the a Union man, which is not sur- j One evening, having nothing watchman's mistake. After that prising on an Isthmian ship. -He better to do, I thought I would the Mate took caie of the flags To the Editor: more bearable. The Steward not •wants to be different. He or­ go back and shoot the bull with himself when he thought about dered the clocks to be changed the Bosun. On my way past the We have just completed a four- only performed his duties, but on the 12-4. That will make it saloon I saw the Mate on watch it—though most of the time they months Far East trip to Egypt, went out of his way to do extra pretty tough when we start back. playing poker .— on company were up all night. There's more, the Persian Gulf and India on things for us, such as getting ice overtime! Isthmian's Steel' 'Vendor. Three cream before leaving Calcutta but why go on. LONG STRUGGLE enlightening ship's meetings for home. I would not have thought so (Name Withheld) As for the Second Cook and were held, in addition to a num­ We arrived in Jeddah on Sep­ much about it if this character Baker, if MA is a degree given ber of Departmental meetings. tember 13, and asked the Mate had not been throwing his weight toone who has mastered the about a gangway watch. He said around all trip, telling the men The usual Isthmian beefs came arts, then MB (master of baking) they would get a watchman from on watch what he would do if he up—poor overtime and bad top­ should be Ray Vandersalle's title. shore. But he put on a watch the ever caught a man away from side administration. But there One of the best Bakers afloat, he first night since it was late in the gangway—that is .if there had were no beefs on the chow! knows his art from A to Z. Both the evening when we .arrived. been a gangway'watch! When Though the stores were far from he and the Steward showed The Master went ashore to see he came out of the game I told the best, the Cooks turned out a every consideration for their fel­ the Agent the next day. him I was amazed to see him. fine bill-of-fare. low Brothers in the best SIU The Mate was asked about the an officer, playing cards on the A vote of thanks was given to fashion. •gangway watch, but hb said, no, company's overtime. the Steward, Vincent G. Orencio, Special recognition is also due there would be someone out from This was 'Handcuff,' the Sec­ and to the Second Cook and Ba­ to Frank Osetek for his splendid shore. We were anchored about ond Mate. He got his name in ker, Ray Vandersalle, for their .service as crew messman. two miles off shore. On Septem­ Tampa when a couple of the boys efforts in doing all possible to The Crew ber 14 they sent out two local were gathered in the Bosun's make a hot and dismal trip a lot of SS Steel Vendor Call Galley Work *Sheer Artistry' �Page Twrtee TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday; Norember 19< 1948: Defends Conduct Of U.S. Seamen Against Criticism Of Shoresiders tentially United World. Seamen The average moron will say are emissaries to all countries that war is different and that Every day, since I first learn­ they visit. excesses are excusable then. But ed to tell the bow from the will that erase the dislike of the UNITE NATIONS stern, I have heard what a bunch American GI and the American of lazy-good-for-nothings sailors They bring the language and people that I have encoimtered are; and it has finally, after customs of their own people in the French, whom we were many years, brought me to the and thus bring their homeland supposed to have saved, and in conclusion that I would like to —closer to people who have nev­ the Italians, whom we conquCTclarify what a seaman is to the er left their own country. Of ed? millions who dislike us. course millions will say that To begin with, we are actual­ seamen are a damn poor exam­ Today I belong to one of the ly human beings, some big, some ple of their country. But I will finest and most well-meaning or­ small, some short and some tall; say that on the whole, they are ganizations in the world for sea­ but we are of the same back­ far better examples than the GI's men. The majority of those in the organization are upright grounds as anyone else. of the last war. Secondly, we are not all a This is not a sdanderous re­ men who have the same heart­ bunch of hurly-burly ignoram­ mark about the GI either, for aches, weaknesses, and qualities uses, as some people like to I was in the Navy myself, and of other people. think. I believe that most of heard the stories told by many So I say, "long live the best the men who sail today are in­ GIs themselves, as well as the builders of unity in the world— telligent to the point where they stories told by people who had the seamen." can make focds of the average contact with them. Phil "Blackie" Wagner person on the beach on many subjects of conversation. Lots of seamen are college graduates, and I would say that the ma­ jority have finished high school. (The following letter from complish our objective and bring But it is not schooling alone Local 224 of the Barbers' about 100 percent organization. that makes judgment. It is con­ Union, Providence, Rhode Is­ AU Union barber shops display tact with different people, and land, asks the supporf^of or­ the Barbers' Union Shop Card, the ways and means of life that ganized labor in the drive to which like all other xmion labels,, builds character ' and broadens organize the local barber union shop cards and buttons, the mind. Most seamen today shops. Although the number represents competent workman­ can speak from two to ten lang­ of Seafarers patronizing Pro­ ship and sanitary conditions. It uages. That is something that vidence barber shops would be will not tolerate child labor ex­ few ashore, except the foreign small, all avenues of support ploitation. bom or the specially trained, are being solicited by the We ask that when you patron­ can do. union.) ize a barber shop, please look for Thirdly, those people who cri­ the Union Shop Card. If the ticize us forget that if it were Greetings: Union Shop Card is not on dis­ not for seafaring men there I was instructed by the Bar­ play, please walk out and give could never have been a United ber's Union Local 224, Provi­ your patronage to someone else States, nor can there be a po­ dence, R. I., to write the mem­ who displays the Union Shop bers of organized labor to solicit Card. your cooperation in our attempt We are sure that if this kind to organize all the barber shops of cooperation is extended to us in our city. The slop chest is your cor­ there will be a thorough organi­ In oiu- endeavor to organize zation of the barbers in our city ner store while you are at the barbejrs, we are striving to in a very short period of time. sea. You can't take your improve our conditions and serve trade someplace else if the the public better. We know that Sincerely and fraternally yours, slop chest doesn't have what Albert lannuccillo with the cooperation of your of­ you need. Secretary-Treasurer ficers and members we can ac­ To ihe Editor: Barbers Ask SIU Support In RI AHENTiON! AIN,^ COUlCfrT Cd/WAK WITH HAMBURG POYO BOY'.THAT IWA$ 60m BABE I OiEP TO KNOW IN MOBILE .' THAT LinlE SAX. IN SHANGHAI OUT AT THL MOSTLY ABOUT THE 6X^9/ PIP YA EYCR. ^A(L OH W "RO$T-TUP SlCTOKYr POAK^ ff SKIPPER \ I W06HT TO lf\ B>ur WHlfl THE ^ET AfWKB, THE , miC 4tWAY;^ 4£m V BE AMUT ^IR?! , ...TO THINK I GOT ALL DOLLED UP TODAY FOR THO^E , ^ FLAT TIRE^.^ T/masTO^ii MOW Sinking Of The SS Finnborg By GEORGE REOCH The SS Southport's eager bow Cleft the English sea. Le Havre and La Belle France lay A scant mile to her lee; Her marks showed that light she rode, For homeward bound was she. - Salt spray kissed the forpeak rail, Cold as a spinster maid. Fresh winds sang to the long, strong booms, Fast in their cradle laid; High pressure turbines purred and whined, Exhaust steam hissed free, Plock, plock, plock murmured the prop. As it beat the lazy sea. King Neptune threw a blanket gray Across the channel wide. It curled and wrapped the Southport's bulk, A surging vapor tide. The world we knew was lost to view; In cotton wool we'd hide. Long, deep and loud our fo^orn blew. Her echo answered back; With ne'er a sound of other ships Around our lonesome track. The lowering sun showed day was done. And gray was edging black.. Then quick to port the silence broke, A whistle sounded clear; Three desperate blasts the Southport blew, Shrill warning to the rear; The strange ship's call told one and all. That she was gravely near. T'was then we saw her sharp black bow Break through the wall of white; Her course to port she held and then, Swerved sharply to our right. She was quite low with full cargo, While we were high and light. She cleared our forepeak by scant yards. Then hard to port she made; Our lookout cursed a salty oath. For he was sore afraid Each second past would be his last, Yet on the forepeak stayed. Just aft of midships her we met. Our sharp bow cut in deep; She drifted off amid the haze To find her long last sleep. Our horn sounds shrill, then all is still. As through the fog we creep. Says Log Aids SIU Work In Canada To the Editor: We have been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG every week, and wish to express our appre­ ciation for a fine Union paper. Things have been in turmoil here all summer; but since the CLSU-SIU merger, they have been straightening out little by little, and by the end of naviga­ tion December,we hope to have all our ships 100 percent Union. Your paper is doing a fine job in helping to bring that about. It gives the fellows a good look into the Union and what it can do for them. The Canadian Great Lakes sailors welcome the SIU, as the achievements of this organization are a record to be proud of. We hope for similar conditions in the not too distartt future. As you see, we have moved to a new location as this mak^s things a little easier for us. Best regards to all. F. Fiorito Port Arthur, Ont. �Fridayv NovMslMr 19. 1«4» THE SEAFARERS LaG THE DECK GANG OF THE WILLIAM JAMES Page Thirteen Roundup Of Membership Comments Pro And Con Transportation Rule Following are excerpts of letters from the membership giving their views on the Union trans­ portation rule. The rule calls for men to- take transportation money and pile off when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. To save space and avoid repetition, the salient points stressed in the letters have been culled and ar^ printed here. Aiming a camera at a gang of Seafarers is always good reason for knocking off work for a minute or two. Here some of the crew of the'^illiam James face the camera'and smile purty-like. Left to right—J. Cogger. Savan. Eddy, Kid Belt and Bill—as they were identified by Brother Cogger who submitted the picture ^to the LOG. Convulsions Of LaSalle Leave Red Pale And Wan To the Editor: Again I write on behalf of the Waterman Steamship Company, and believe me, I would like to be half of the Waterman Steam­ ship Company. This past trip took us to Germany. Coming back light, as usual, the good old North Atlantic reared its ugly head. These ships roll so much the company would profit by putting "cabodex" half­ way up the bulkheads. One day our stern got thrown out of the water so far the screw didn't get wet for three hours. When it finally came down the bow was so high the Mates were shooting the Sun through the hawse-pipes. I asked one of the passengers who was having a rough time of RED CAMPBELL it if she had a weak stomach. She said, "Weak, Hell! I'm Mayflower. That's why I'm leav^ throwing farther than anybody." ing the La Salle for the peace Far be it from me to say Wat­ and quiet of South Street, where erman ships are hungry. It's a a guy only sleeps in the gutter sort of a "forced diet." The because it keeps him off the oranges we had must've been streets. grown in Alaska. You get more Red Campbell juice out of a shackle. Only my blood has a lousier color. (Local Board 10 please note.) Even on WILMINGTON HALL short trips Waterman runs out ANSWER TO WISHES of things. Last week the crew pooled its soap ration to give the OF COAST BROTHER canary a bath. This company To the Editor: haunts me. One night I dreamed I thought perhaps you might the stockholders were beatir^ be interested in clippings from me over the head with lead over- I time sheets. the Los Angeles Herald and Ex­ press evening editions of No­ TOTE THAT BALE vember 4, especially the one You may have read in the pa­ captioned "Boo Bridges"—which pers about wild life disappearing. . Definitely false—it's on the Wat­ I am enclosing. I will be glad when the SIU erman ships. There's a rumor the company's training the rats to hall opens in Wilmington, as stack dunnage — they're big I have made my home here in California, and it's a long ways enough. But this tops them all. One of from the Gulf Coast to Sari the elevator boys in the new Francisco without an SIU Hall. Waterman Building in Mobile Holding a permit I it is especial­ ^ got sick and had a temperature ly tough. E. G. Brookshire of 110 degrees. The board of""directors put him in -the cellar to (Ed. Note: The A&G Dis­ hekt the building. I heard one of trict Wilmington Hall is now the company big-wigs sprained open and operating. The ad­ his ankle squeezing a tube of dress is 227'/2 Avalon Boule­ - toothpaste. On the way to the vard. The clippings Brother office he makes all the employees Brookshire refers to tell of go through a bank to fill their Harry Bridges being booed pens.. when, at a longshoremen's This ship was taken back from meeting, he attempted to ex­ the Navy several years ago, and plain Henry Wallace's poor already it has every modem showing in the recent elec­ convenience they had on the tion.) Opposed In Favor To the Editor: * ... It seems to me that this rule applies most often to Alcoa ships. I am in favor of letting a man stay on the ship for ninety days, and then if the ship pays off with transportation involved, let him take his money and re-register. We have too many members with families to support who cannot afford to get off a ship with a five or six weeks payoff and wait on the beach a month or so for another job. So far as I can see in the meetings down here, the only members who are in favor of the present rule are those who cannot make more than one trip because of their bad behavior. The decent seamen, who have obligations, are against it. If the ruling was made with the idea of pro­ moting jobs, then it should have established a system of staggering jobs on all ships whereby none be allowed more than one trip. Thus no one would have to remain' very long on the beach. I think that would do the trick.... J. S. Arzamendi To the Editor: It's.a cinch the transportation ruling is help­ ing the general shipping picture in the Branches. Blackie Gardner's Report in the October 22 LOG pointed out the direct benefits felt in Philadel­ phia; and the speeding up of job-turnover in other Ports generally stems from the occasional full crews called for on these transportation payoffs. These are healthy signs. They indicate that the ruling is operating for the general welfare of the membership Anthony Oliva Guido Merola Milton J. Karlovec ... By refusing your transportation money, you admit for the record that you don't really need this clause in the contract. Let the record get packed with these refusals and we will end up without a transportation clause. That'll save the operators thousands of dollars—at the ex­ pense of the membership. Whose side are we on anyway? Charles Moscarella We, the undersigned bookmembers and trip Through a long record of Union action, the card men of the SS William Carruth, wish to go contracts have been built up to provide many on record as opposed to the transportation rul­ penalties and bonuses for the membership. But ing ... this is the first time we've heard anybody in the This rule voids the vacation clause and will Seafarers advocating the pjaying of a bonus to prevent a family man who must work steadily the operators. Yet a crew that turns down from following the sea. It is decidedly unfair transportation money is presenting the company to force a man off a ship (for which he may with a fat little bonus to hold his job. That's have waited two months) after a six week not the Union way. Keep your bonus money voyage. He would then have to face the possi­ and give your job to a Union Brother on the bility of another two months on the beach. beach—He probably needs it worse than you do Signed by seventeen bookmen and nine permitmen John. R. Butler Frank Bloom If _ at the end of a trip—whether it be two Nick Pappas weeks or two months—the Mate fires me with­ Patrick L. Macklin out good cause, my Union Officials soon straight­ en that Mate out and I have my job back. That's Most SIU ships are on regular runs now, so job security. a man can ship steadily without getting off if Nowadays if I make a week's run up from the lie wants to. Everybody knows what these runs Gulf, to New York and have my job taken away are, and they can easily find out what ships are from me by this transportation ruling, that's job on them. So anybody who for personal reasons security too-^r so the advocates of the ruling wants to ship year in and year out can wait an would have me believe... R. H. Guibeison extra week or so and grab one of them. It's little hardship and certainly not too much to ask in The new transportation rule seems especially the name of Unionism for the rest of the Brothers hard dri those men with short payoffs on the to protect their contract by taking their trans­ ERP grain run. The trips are short, the turn­ portation money and piling off. Especially when around is fast, and the grain is blown in and you consider that by doing so they are helping" sucked out without using the winches. That the shipping picture in all Ports means a short payoff for all black gang men, ^ Charles Hoenemann though the fellows on deck do well enough All of ^us on the William D. Davis with the A lot of guys seem to be confusing the mean­ exception of the Deck Engineer, had to stay on ing of the words "job security." They give it the for lack of sufficient money to hit the beach. meaning the employers have been giving it to Nine of the Deck gang were rich enough to hold wages and conditions down for years. The underpaid clerk or share-cropper has been slav­ pile off. On September 22 I was. put off the James ing for years without Union conditions or wages, Caldwell in New York because of the new because some skin-flint employer offered him ruling. In this case we not only hit the beach job security—slave security, that is. Our job short of dough, but one of the best crews I security is Union secuiuty and the security of our conti-acts. Tossing over $30, $40, or $50 in have ever known was broken up. transportation money evei'y now or then may be Bill Gray and A. D. Filippie job security to some, but it's damned poor Leonard Paradeau Unionism to me. William R. Serpe Steven Frankiewilz ... I won't say that a man who rides a ship ... Here is what the rule has done to me—a trip after trip is necessarily a poor Union man, but I will say he is more apt to be than a-man bookmember of this Union: I came in recently on the South Atlantic ship, who changes ships frequently, attends many James Swan. Being a bookman, I figured 4hat of shor-eside meetings, keeps in touch with the course I could "stay on the ship; so I hadn't cared membership, and participates in some of the about the size of my payoff. But when we hit Union action. It takes a mighty militant guy to Norfolk, Va., on November 12, I was forced to buck the same Mate and the same Skipper and payoff. So I had a $36 payoff, plus a $20.69 the same ship's problems trip after trip without transportation deal—^for a total of about $56. softening up a bit. Especially if the Mate is a When a man has to get off a ship in that condi­ pretty good guy. There's a tendency to let down tion, I don't think there is much use in working a little and not fight so hard for Umon con­ ditions ... This Transportation ruling protects the for a full book. Frank Hall Union contract—but aside from that, it is not a ...I've-been wanting to come back to sea; bad thing for the Union or for the Brothers to but it doesn't look so good. There are three fel­ keep the jobs turning over. lows here, that went so far in the hole from the Anthony Foressie effects of the transportation clause that they Paul A. Calabrese are retiring their books and working ashore. I think the clause is fair, but that it should Writing in regard to the transportation clause, be limited to over sixty days. Men with families I for one would just as soon leave it as it is. can't afford to work a month and wait for a From my point of view it creates more jobs— and it gives the fellow on the beach a chance. job for another month... Paul Fernandez Carroll L. Brown �Page Fourteen TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 19, 1948- Meet The Ballad-Singing Seafarer By HOMER (Red) SPURLOCK He strummed a chord. "Think of the saving right thci-e! Yessiree, this is a mighty fine little old port. But I might as well be singin' as talkin', I guess." And then he was off, again, singing a ballad he had written himself called "The Lonesome Homesick Blues." This one he composed during the war and if you read the words below, you'll understand why he was so homesick and blue. r I've traveled all around the country, I guess I've been most every­ where. Sailed for every steamship company, An' never paid a nickle fare. SAN JUAN—^The fii-st time I laid eyes on Aubrey "Tennessee" Thurmon, he was flaked out on a chair in the Texas Bar, his guitar thundering away, and he was singing a little ditty about a certain Frankie and a certain Johnnie, whose love affair ended I've been from Maine to on the rocks with all hands go­ California, ing down in a gurgle of passion­ From the Cape to old Cairo; ate violence. I've never tried to save" any "And who might that stranger money. be?" I inquired in a whisper of I want to go home, but it ain't So now I got no place to go. one of the Brothers. no use, "Oh, that's a guy by the name The WSA won't tmm me loose. I met a little gal in Capetown, of 'Tennessee'," he answered im­ I got those Lonesome Home­ I asked her if she'd be my, patiently, and then glared me sick Blues. wife; down. "Say, shut up, will ya. Foolin' round in Trinidad, I told her I was tired of sailin', This boy's good, and I want to Done spent all the money I An' swore I'd settle down for , listen to 'im. He just piled off had. life. a Bull Line scow a couple of I got those Lonesome Home­ days ago." sick Blues. Just thdn I heard the whistle The boy who had just piled off I go ashore, get on a drunk. blowin', a Bull Line scow had finished his Go back to the ship an' lay in Comin' through the fog an' song in the meantime, and was my bunk. rain. beginning another, whose first I see the Chief with a mop an' I left that gal a standin' there, words were rather terrifying to broom. An' I've never seen that gal contemplate: Then I take off for the boiler Aubrey "Tennessee" Thurmon, the singing Seafarer, as again. room. he appears to Brother Homer Spurlock. "The bilge pumps were pump­ I went home but I couldn't Oh, listen to a seaman's story, ing out blood. stay. And Aubrey Tennessee Thurman I got some good advice to give An' don't forget the things I And the condenser was full of My draftboard put me in lA. is a good ballad singer. you, say; cold beer ..." Got a cute little blonde down So I'm going to close this little A lot of things you ought to My pocketbook is empty. in Capetown, graphic bouquet to a good union know. So I'm shippin' out today. It was so quiet in San Juan's Gonna catch me a ship that's brother and friend by presenting favorite relaxing parlor that you Africa bound. Take a tip from one who's But if you want to do me a could have heard a sailmaker's Then Til get rid of those Lone- another sample of his work writ­ ten by him, a ballad he calls: traveled. favor. needle drop. Only the strong ' some Homesick Blues. An' never start to ramblin' When I lay nie down an' die; smoke-cured voice of Tennessee THE SEAMAN'S LAMENT round; Just dig my grave on a sandy giving out on the ballad that had Brother Thurman comes from Once you get the ramblin' Come an' gather all around beach, plenty of blood, sweat, and tears a ballad singing part of the coun­ fever. me. So I can hear those waves roll for its theme. try, Nashville, Tennessee, and he You never want to settle down. by. An' listen to my tale of woe; Later on, when I had a chance started singing and playing there to talk with Aubrey Thurman, when he was all of twelve years I learned a few facts about this old. His mammy taught him, he newest comer to the San Juan told me. beach which might prove inter­ esting to the general member­ The first job he ever had was in a traveling medicine show ship. By I. H. PEPPER I learned, for one thing, that touring the South. When he was "How should I know why! She No use trying to sl^ep. Too ing . . . dull, shrill, empty he has carried a book in the SIU seventeen, he got a break and since 1943, that he sailed all' given a place on the Grand hot. It's late to be going for a sounds. Like echoes. Smoke so just does, that's all! . . . What do ratings in the Engine Departf" walk, but that's better than ly­ thick it hurts your eyes.. Music you do for a living?" "Hasher over on Bumside ment, and that he preferred the That s just about the largest hill­ ing here m bed, tossing—^think­ box clicking and playing again South African run over all others billy show in the world. Broth­ ing. Switching on the light in a continual battle of drums street." "Yer too pretty to be a above the bed makes the room and horns, —^that is, imtil his maiden voyage ers, in case you don't know! "Two beei-s. Toots! How's this hasher." seem even hotter, stickier. Slip­ to Puerto Rico! RATES WITH BEST "They like 'em that way." ping into a dress, then down the table?" "You know," he mused: "I "Who don't!" "Okay." Tennessee is just like all the stairs to the street. love it down here already. Why "I ought to be getting home. "Want to dance while the other first rate ballad singers "Evening Mrs. Smith. Mr. in Capetown, for instance, the Early shift tomorrow." girls say to you: T love you, I've heard, like Burl Ives, Josh Smith," to the old couple sit­ beer's comin'?" "You look tired." "Sure, if you want to." sailor, pay my rent.' But down White, Leadbelly, and Woody ting on the front steps in the "Loosen up, Blondie. Say, "Yeah." here, it's: T love you, poppy, buy Guthrie, in that he fools around dark. "I'll walk a ways with you." until he hears a song he likes "Hot 'nuf for you. M's what's your name?" me beer.'" "No thanks. I'll go alone." "Why do you want to know?" and, if it rings true, he listens to Langly?" "It's pretty late, and dark." "I gotta call you something, it carefully a couple of times, "Why do people always say "I'll be okay.". don't I?" and then he has it for the rest that? Stupid thing to say. "Well, if that's the way you "Blondie's good enough."' of his life indelibly etched on Wandering on down the street want it. Drop in again some­ "If that's the way you want it his brainpan. Once he memorizes between rows of flats, where time." a song, he never forgets it. He other people are sitting on the ...Good music, eh?" "So long, Blondie!" figures roughly that he has a steps smoking. A baby crying "Yeah. It is." Out into the street again and "You don't like to dance, do thousand tunes in his head! from some small hot room. A dog NEW ORLEANS—The grow­ It's a real pleasure to sit lying out on the sidewalk, pant- you?" through the dark. ing national problem of river around and listen to Brother ing. A boy and girl kissing on a "Hey, Toots! Did you ever "Don't care much about it." and stream pollution may soon Thurman perform. When he front porch. A raucous laugh "There's our beer. Let's get see such a pretty babe so be solved, if blue-print plans of sings he gets that far away look from a lighted open window, the while it's cold." dump?" a water-borne incinerator prove in his eyes of the true balladeer curtains tied in knots to let in 'What do you mean 'dump'? "I used to come here often." workable. Just because she don't get soused"Yeah? Ain't never seen you and pretty - soon, as the melody every breath of air. People in­ with the likes of you? That poor For a long time sanitation ex­ progresses, images spring up to side sweating and playing cards. before." perts in this city and elsewhere the right and left, sixty a min­ Through the park. A couple "Busy lately..^ Don't get around kid looked all tuckered out!" Walking . . . Walking, Home? throughout the nation have been ute. on each bench and-some on the much." "Why not? Cigarette? . . . Say, Is that hot room home? stumped by the present method In your mind's eye you can grass, not caring that they are pf disposing of ship's garbage see a rusty old freighter cleaving not alone., you're a smooth-looking doll. The river flowing imder the in port. Walking —past the park. Over Plenty of guys could go for you." bridge looks cool—so nice and the yeasty water way out in cool. Don't be an.ass. That's a "Thanks." Although the procedure was I the middle of a big lonesome the bridge. Where to? What long way down. "I could, myself." not fully outlined, it appears that ocean; you can hear the last does it matter. Everyplace is the Back through the park. Up the "Yeah?" ships would transfer their gar­ lonely note of a train's whistle, same, isn't it? street. Quieter now. People try­ "What's the matter. Don't you bage to a barge, which would as she rolls down the long cinder Walking down "L" street. ing to get some sleep. Smiths like beer, either?" then immediately proceed to track into Memphis; or the hobo Lights down here" and music still out on the steps, smoking, "Sure I do." burn it in the incinerator and walking down the track at sun­ coming from somewhere. "Too darned hot to sleep, ain't "Well, drink up and we'll dispose of the ashes. set, tired and hungry and dirty "Hi, Blondie. Got a -match?" it M's Langly?" have another." In sortie ports ships dump their and dreaming of a drink of cool "Sure. Here." "Yeah. It is." "Sure." refuse when they are 30 miles clean water. "Where ya goin'?" On up. the steps. Mrs. Smith "Hey, Toots! Draw a couple at sea, but in New Orleans this Imagery is the very heart of a "No placr." calling after her. over here! . . . Good egg. Toots would be impractical because of ballad—the thing that brings a "Come on in and have a beer." "M's Langly!" is. Always full of hell." the long trip down the river to lump to the throat and makes "I don't know you." "Yeah?" "Yeah?" the Gulf. As a result, the prac­ you wojider suddenly why you "What does that matter?" "Have you heard frona your "That gal gets a bang out of tice is to dump garbage on were ever born anyhow. "Guess it doesn't matter." husband since-he got sent over?" everything." leased ground or in the nearby A good ballad singer can do "Come on, then. Let's go in." "He's dead." "Why?" river. Lots of noise. People laughthat to his listeners everytime. SECOND FRONT Mobile Incinerator May Be Solution To Harbor Polintion �Friday, NoVfamber 19, IS'ifS Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Senator Taft Snaps The Whip {Continued From Page 16) democracy has \ values that transcend speed and efficiency. » Perhaps we ought to be grateful even for thfe ten minutes Senator Taft was able to give to the July meeting. When the same committee conducted public hearings over a period of three weeks last spring, Senator Taft was unable or unwilling to make any appearance whatever. Small wonder the lack of con­ fidence enjoyed by the special Taft-Hartley commit­ tee whose statutory purpose is to make recommen­ dations to Congress and not to tell the general coxmsel when and how he should proceed against labor imions or others. Senator Taft's explanation of the origin and pur­ pose of the meeting assumes a new high in public gullibility. CONSTITUENTS ALL "I was appealed to by the newspaper publishers" (He means the Chicago newspaper publishers. Unlike Mr. Findling, the Senator—^for reasons that would " seem fairly obvious—scrupulously avoids any mention of Chicago throughout his lengthy reply) "including one of my most distinguished constituents, Mr. John S. Knight, publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal," (Is Mr. Knight the "distinguished constituent" of every Senator in whose state he publishes a news­ paper? Ironically, Mr. Knight could not conceivably have been concerned about his Akron, Ohio, publi­ cation. Why? That newspaper encountered no diffi­ culty with the printers and was in no way involved in the litigation) "to arrange a meeting for them with Mr. Denham in order that they might urge upon him prompt action to enforce the injunction." Picture the timid, retiring newspaper publisTiers ap­ pealing to their Senator to arrange a meeting for them with the otherwise inaccessible Mr. Denham! It would, doubtless, be an exaggeration to say that SlU HALLS the publishers and Denham were actually bedding to­ gether-for the preceding ten months. But it would be far closer to the facts than the naive—^perhaps "silly" is the better word—assertion of the realistic Senator from Ohio. Since the Loftus story of August 14 we have had several additional versions of what precisely Senator Taft said to Messers. Findling and Johns at the meet­ ing. The Findling version—already quoted above— speaks for, and beyond, itself. Given all the relevant circumstances, such as the time, the place, the per­ sonalities and Senator Taft's actual language as re­ ported by Mr. Findling, Denham's agents required ho special gift of imagination fully to comprehend what was expected , of them by the chairman of the Senate Labor Committee and the most powerful spokesman for the majority party in Congress. Denham, too, has presented a version—at a press conference held on August 23. And it's a beauty. Though he did not, because of illness, participate in the meeting himself, he did not hesitate to volunteer his belief that Senator Taft was merely making "in­ quiries as to how the law was working." Enough said. of the .case, except to say that the publishers seemed to me to have made out a prima facie case." A song inArogue some time ago went something like: "I don't want to tell you what to do or what not to do, but if I were you, I'd..." Poetic license of a kind allows popular song writers an occasional rhyme without reason. Senator Taft doesn't even favor us with rhyme. Toward the end of his "reply," Senator Taft ob­ serves that "the Board apparently found that the facts justified an application for contempt proceedings" because they actually filed such proceedings. Why "apparently?" A slip of the pen revaling strong doubts in his mind, too? There follows great praise for the "fairness and good judgment of Mr. Denham." That's about as impressive—and as modest—as Edgar Ber­ gen seriously lauding the wit and charm of Charlie McCarthy. IT'S NO JOKE Unfortunately, however, we are not here dealing with a comic radio program that can be turned on and off at will. We deal, rather, with a "shocking" threat to our democratic program of government POETIC LICENSE which, for most Americans, has continuous and eter­ Mr. John Knight, on August 22, after the July meet­ nal validity. From the beginning its basic theme has ing had been exposed by Mr. Loftus and the I.T.U. been the separation of sovereign powers, which has resolution, published a signed editorial in all of his been aptly described as "the rock upon which the papers in which he sought to defend Senator Taft American Constitution is built." Every schoolboy and the newspaper publishers. I heartily recommend learns and most adults retain the classic teaching of that all read that illuminating version in full. Here Alexander Hamilton: it is enough to say that he admits that Senator "The accumulation of all powers, legislative, execu­ Taft "urged that such a case should not be per­ tive and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, mitted to gather dust in the files." a few or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed The nub of Senator Taft's version of what he said or elected, may justly be pronounced the very defini­ to the Board's attorneys is set forth in a sentence that tion of tyranny." can serve handsomely as a model of political double We should have thought that it would not be talk. forgotten—or rejected—by leading agents of bur leg­ "I did not purport," says he, "to pass on the facts islative and executive departments. PERSONALS Buckos No Longer Holy Terrors When a crew brings in a beef (Continued from Page 3) JOHN B. PURVIS violation of the laws of the sea. with clean hands, squaring it is Your father is critically ill. 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November 19, 1948 Senator Taft Snaps Thie Whip By HENRY KAISER Counsel to International Typographical Union For the fifteenth time in lesg than a year, th^ In­ ternational Typographical Union has been afflicted by the scourge of "Denhamitis." What is Denhamitis? It is a unique source of infection recently brewed in the wchly endowed laboratories of those two eminent political scientists, Robert A. Taft and Fred A. Hartley. The unusual virulence of the last attack ought to give pause to those who out of ignorance or short­ sighted selfishness have been acclaiming the "con­ structive genius" of Taft-Hartley. This time the dan­ ger of its malignancy to the very heart of our con­ stitutional democracy should be obvious to all having knowledge of the facts. General Counsel Denham of the National Labor Relations Board requested an injunction against the Typographical Union. Judge Swygert issued the in­ junction on March 27. Two days later, again at Denham's request, the judge denied a motion for a stay of the injunction pending an appeal. Thereupon, the I.T.U. obtained a conference with the judge and Denham's representatives to work out an agreement that would preclude even an unintended technical violation of the decree. Such an agreement was reached. ITU DECISION The I.T.U. undertook to draft instructions to its affiliated locals that would accomplish its declared intention fully to comply with the decree. They were to be distributed only after they had been studied and officially approved by the N.L.R.B.'s general coun­ sel. It was further agreed that, if the general counsel believed that any future I.T.U. action conflicted with the decree, he would permit an opportunity for cor­ rection before instituting contempt proceedings. This clear commitment was several times repeated in per­ sonal conversations with responsible agents of the general counsel. The approved instructions were then sent out to all locals, on March 31. A few days later they were sup­ plemented by suggestions of "contract provisions which may be proposed in collective bargaining dur­ ing the pendency of the federal court decree." Denham received copies of these "contract provi­ sions" not later than April 3. Negotiations then took place which resulted in satisfactory agreements in such vital areas of the printing industry as New York, Philadelphia, Newark, Detroit, Louisville, Roch­ ester and elsewhere, a development that should have been most gratifying to Denham, Senator Taft or any other person ostensibly devoted to the public welfare. » But the Chicago publishers (possibly as a result of a still unpublicized merger of the states of Illinois and Ohio they now appear to be "constituents" of Senator Taft), rejecting all offers of the Chicago local of the I.T.U., forced the continuation of the strike that had begun in November of 1947. Unlike their colleagues in other cities—indeed, con­ trary to the practice of some of the very men who publish papers in other cities as well as Chicago— they insisted that the contracts requested by the Chicago local contained unlawful clauses. Some light may be thrown on their Jekyll-Hyde approach to the law by a comment on their attitude toward wage increases. Before the injunction the Chicago publishers refused even to discuss wages. After the decree they offered an increase that was far below the local's demand and far below that granted by comparable newspapers. It thus can be safely predicted that the ambiguities of the TaftHartley Law, compounded by Denham's zealous antiunionism, will frequently beat down a fair wage. After all, that's the fundamental why of Taft-Hartley. The N.A.M. was not playing marbles. CONTEMPT PETITION The next significant date in this sordid story is August 13 when Denham's associates advised (this was the first intimation we had from any source) of their decision to file a petition for judgment in con­ tempt. Our demand for some explanation for the crude breach of their personal promise, made in the presence of the court and several times reiterated thereafter, yielded only embarrassed evasions. Nor was any satisfactory explanation proffered when we pointed out that for almost five months they knew of the "contract provisions" which they now charged as contempt; that their prolonged silence could, in view of our agreement, only have meant that they found no illegality in the "contract pro­ visions;" that their decision to institute a contempt action constituted an offensive kind of entrapment and unfairly jeopardized all of the agreements that had been negotiated since the decree. But some explanation there must have been, and it appeared on the following day in a New York Times The vlciousness of the Taft-Hartley law is best shown by the long strike of the Inter­ national Typographical Union against several Chicago newspapers. In this article Henry Kaiser, counsel to the ITU, reveals the sordid attempt made by Senator Taft to bludgeon the printers' union. He tells of the secret meeting, called last July by Taft, present at which were representatives of the Chicago papers and National Labor Relations Board officials. Taft, acting for his "constituents" put the heat on the NLRB men to get them to crack down on the ITU. His actions have been singularly responsible for the long strike. Brother Kaiser sees the Taft maneuvers as a "threat to our democratic program of government." The article is reprinted from the October 1948 issue of the American Federationist, official AFL monthly. story by Mr. Joseph Loftus, one of the most able and reliable labor reporters in the land. He revealed that in July Senator Taft called a meeting at which were present representatives of the Chicago new.spapers and to which he "summoned" Denham's associates, Messrs. Findling and Johns. Mr. Loftus reported that at that meeting, carefully kept secret. Senator Taft "called upon government officials to bring contempt of court action against the I.T.U. and its officers." • Mr. Loftus went on to say that "Mr. Findling and Mr. Johns were unwilling to discuss the incident," which is not a bit surprising. Nor is it surprising that the printers, who were then holding their convention, were not content to remain equally silent. By unanimous resolution they condemned Senatqr Taft for "allowing his desire to destroy trade unionism to lead him into an obvious attack upon the fundamental principle that the leg­ islative, executive and judicial branches of the gov­ ernment shall be independent in order that the Am­ erican way of life may be preserved," and for his "attempt to bludgeon attorneys for the N.L.R.B. into seeking a contempt citation." The convention called upon the President to "investigate this matter." tor Taft informs us, "frequently urged action by district attorneys." • Senator Taft owes a plain duty to every citizen, especially during the Presidential campaign, to cite, if he can, a single instance where Senator Truman, as head of a powerful committee with jurisdiction over district attorneys, secretly called to his office any district attorney and in the presence of parties directly interested in a particular case and possessed of extraordinary political and social influence, asserted (in Senator Taft's language as reported by Mr. Find­ ling) "that he regarded the case as the most important case that had come to the Board and that it stood as a symbol to many members of the Congress of the effectiveness of the enforcement machinery of the statute and that he was greatly disturbed by reports indicating that there was a serious breakdown of the enforcement machinery in the case." Senator Taft tried to belittle the F^'esident's state­ ment by terming it "merely an attempt to curry favor with the labor bosses who control the labor publicity to which he is looking for help in the election." Does the Senator really believe that so transparent a smokescreen will obscure his own emin­ ently successful efforts on behalf of some of the most 1 powerful newspaper and radio publicists in the (fountry? TAFT'S "CONSTITUENTS" Let anyone call the roll of "constituents" for whosa immediate benefit Mx-. Taft "put the heat on" Den­ ham—the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times, the Herald American—the Hearst Chicago outlet—and the Chicago Daily News, one of the Knight chain. Then let him decide for himself whether the President or the Senator is currying the favor and political support of those who "control publicity." Nor should it be forgotten that the President was responding to the public request of some 85,000 union printers, all citizens and all clearly part of the President's constituency and not to the clandestine request of a few "labor bosses" from somewhere outside of tho United States. Not the least of the many curious statements in the Senator's reply is the disclosure that the July meeting at his office was, at his request, called by "the Special Committee created by the Taft-Hartley Law." If, as he insists, it is "the duty" of every Senator to do what he did, then, plainly, an official meeting of the Joint Committee would appear to have been entirely superfluous. Superfluous or not, we are greatly indebted to the Senator for his revelation on the methods employed by that important committee. "SHOCKING" INTERFERENCE Though he says he "took the matter up with the President Truman responded promptly by a tele­ Special Committee," Senator Murray of Montana, a gram describing the I.T.U. charge of Senator Taft's member of the committee, in response to direct inquiry interference .as "shocking" and promising that "it will by Mr. John J. Pilch, president of the Chicago local be investigated thoroughly and immediately." The of the I.T.U., stated: results of the investigation were published on Sep­ "Senator Taft's explanation referring to the Joint tember 14 when President Truman released an Management-Labor Committee and saying 'that com­ exchange of letters between himself and Mr. Findling. mittee called the meeting in "question' is amazingly The President* charged Senator Taft with the "en­ wide of the facts. Other members of the committee tirely improper"conduct. of attempting "to put the were not informed of the meeting either in advance heat on one of the Executive Departments." or subsequently. I learned of the meeting later through This," at long last, broke Senator Taft's silence. On the public press." ^ the following day he issued a formal statement which HEARD NOTHING was called a "reply" to the President's charge of improper conduct. It should, more accurately, have Senator Pepper of Florida, another member of the been called- a "confession," as a careful reading readily committee, had this to say: shows. "I knew nothing of Senator Taft's invitation to a At the outset the Senator from Ohio solemnly an­ meeting in his office on the I.T.U. case held on July nounced "the duty of every Congressman and Senator, 28." when his constituents allege that some Executive De­ And Congressman Lesinski of Michigan, still another partment is not doing its duty in relation to matters committee member, was also wholly unaware of any in which they are interested, to take up that matter such meeting. with the Executive Department concerned. If the It is not unfair to speculate' on the number of other constituents appear to have a prima facie case, every occasions that members of thie committee may have Senator and Congressman- urges prompt action, or learned of its meetings via fortuitous newspaper re­ some reason for failure to act." leases that are published many weeks after the meet­ Standing alone, that statement is perfectly reason­ ings have been held. able. No one will or can take exception to it. But it Even more surprising is the manner in which some doesn't stand alone. of the meetings of this committee apparently are If Mr. Taft means what he seems to say, namely, conducted. Most citizens are .under the reasonable that some of his constituents appeared "to have a impression that the work of their Congressional com­ prima facie case" that the Executive Department mittees is performed by persons duly elected to headed by Denham "is not doing its duty," then I Congress. It is, of course, usual and frequently neces­ would fully agree. I would surmise that the Senator sary for such committees to employ professional aid has been receiving many thousands of persuasive and to utilize the contributions of private groups and letters to that effect from union men and women who persons. But that does not and cannot condone a prac­ are bonafide, voting residents of Ohio. tice of running official committee meetings without But obvibusly he can't mean that because later he any members present. Yet that is. what happened in makes clear that "in this particular case I made no July. charge that the National Labor Relations Board had The Findling letter to President Truman shows that neglected its duty." Thus, one is reluctantly forced to the meeting ran from 11 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. Senator brush aside his noble statement of Senatorial duty Taft admits that he was present for only the first as a sanctimonious irrelevancy. "ten minutes." Not a single member of the committee, Next comes the suggestion (based on a supposition) therefore, participated in the remaining ninety-five that the President "must have done a thousand times minutes of its (the committee's) official meeting. To when he was a Senator", what he now, as President, be sure, that may accbunt for the speedy and efficient criticizes Senator Taft for having done only once. realization of the true purpose- of that meeting; but The President's War Investigating Committee, Sena­ (Continued on Page 13) � 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 November 19, 1948 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. X, No. 47 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PLEDGES AID ILA TIES-UP ALL EAST COAST SEAMEN EXPOSES ESSO STOOGE 'UNION' NO DEFERMENT FOR WARTIME SEAMEM ILA LONGSHOREMEN TIE-UP ALL EAST COAST SIU CONTRACTS,US LAWS EFFECTIVE MEDICINE FOR BUCKOS FOREIGN FLAGS ACCUSED OF RATE WAR IN AID PLAN SHIP ARRIVALS KEEP TANPA BUSY;RATED BOOKMEN CAN GET OUT FAST CITIES SERVICE USING SKIPPERS AS ABS PRE-CHRISTMAS PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PORT NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERS FRISCO AWAITS END OF STRIKE TANKERS RAISE PHILLY SHIPPING ASHIPPING FRAM THE DEAD ISLAND SUN SHINES BRIGHTLY BUT NOT ON JUAN SHIPPING MOBILE HALL ALTERATIONS BEGUN TRANSPORTATION RULE MAKES JOBS FOR ALL NEW YORK HARBOR IS DESERTED AS ILA STRIKE GAINS MOMENTUM FOUR WATERMAN SHIPS ENTER COASTWISE RUN FORMER ESSO MAN GIVES COMPANY UNION LOWDOWN WATERMAN RECEVIES YOUNG AMERICA,FIRST OF 10 REBUILT C-2S ROBIN SHERWOOD SEAFARERS CONDEMN ACTIONS HARMING MEMBER'S PRESTIGE MEET THE BALLAD-SINGING SEAFARER SENATOR TAFT SNAPS THE WHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/19/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b134ae0ac43203db13ef463ced0a2018.PDF 6d7995f75a25c4d5345b2095549134a2 PDF Text Text .-."'i t-^- Official Organ, AUantie & Gtdf DiaMet, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1948 Dockmen Out As Injunction Ends No. 46 NEW YORK—Angered by the | welfare funds at the time of a 80-day injunction which expired wage review, at midnight on Tuesday. Novem- | jhe retroactivity of all wage ber 9, and by those clauses of the i increases seemed to be the main Fair Labor Standards Act which bone of contention, however. In muddied the overtime question, the contract now being voted up­ The more things change, the fore the hearing units will be Too, shipowners have come to members of about half the ILA on, the wage hikes would be reYork much smaller than before. more they are the same. rely little on the Coast Guard locals 11 .J in« the ,u • New • u -,,7 J area , troactive to September 15, adThe Coast Guard's staff has for the settlement of beefs. The walked off their jobs Wednesday mittedly a compromise between The notorious Coast Guard hearing units have been brought been i-educed considerably, and Helen case had much to do with before voting was complete on a j the ILA and the employers. 1 0,1, TT A u j j back on' the scene after an un- men will now only go aboard this. , The shipowners now at­ nevj wage agreement. I The ILA had made preparaa ship upon complaint. Under tempt to settle their beefs di­ lamented absence of a year and Supporting the New York ac- tions to strike on August 21, but the old regime the procedure rectly with the Unien and have tion, which involved at least 10,- an injunction issued under the a half. The "kangaroo courts," jis they was to trouble-shoot every ship toned down the brashness of 000 of the 25,000 longshoremen 1 provisions of the Taft-Hartley their topside men. on New York's waterfront, 5,000'Act called the proposed strike are known, faded out when no that hit port. men left their jobs in Boston. As one which would affect the nafunds were appi'opriated by Con­ the LOG went to press, addi­ tion's welfare. The walkout gress for their work and the tional ILA locals were walking was stymied until now. power of ruling on cases was out in New Jersey and Balti­ stripped from them. Now reor­ FULL SUPPORT more. Possibilities were that the ganized under the Administfar The polls have been open for almost two work stoppage eventually would tive Procedure Act, the power The position of the 8eafarers from Portland, Maine, to International Union is one of of penalizing merchant seamen weeks in the annual election for the officers extend Hampton Roads. for misconduct, incompetence and watchful waiting at present. who will serve the Union in 1949. So far the negligence is in the hands of The membenship of this union When the indications became number of Seafarers to vote has been greater is solidly together as we were in clear that a large scale walkout civil service merchant marine ex­ amines. July when we started negotia­ was in progress, representatives than that of any previous year. tions,' declared Joseph P. Ryan, of the 8IU met with ILA Presi­ The first four examiners to The polls will continue to be open until the international president of the dent Ryan and pledged the full take office were appointed this ILA. "We are going lo carry support of the 8eafarers. What­ week in New York, and will be­ last of December, but that's no reason for hold­ these negotiations through until ever the result, the 8IU would gin work on the four hundred ing off. A quick job may come up and then it a sati.sfactory agreement is support a legitimate beef. back cases pending in the Third Coast Guard District. may be too late. Step up, show your book, get reached." 8IU crews and ships at the moment are not affected to any Seafarers who may be wonder­ the ballot and make your choice. It's your choice "FINAL" OFFER extent by the walkout inasmuch ing how much the change will as to who will crew the Halls and Headquarters. The contract tentatively agreed as only a few 8IU-contracted mean as far as penalties are con­ upon late Tuesday night by the ships are at piers where long­ cerned can find the answer in The time it takes to vote is no more than ILA and the stevedoring com­ shoremen have stopped work. If the records of the men appointed. that needed to quaff a cold beer and the glow panies called for a 10-cents-an- the walkout does spread to all EX-BRASS HATS of satisfaction that results is greater than a hour increase for day work, a ILA ports, the Atlantic Coast 15-cent boost for night and week­ from Portland, Maine to Hamp­ Two of the four appointed in gallon of . vodka. end work, a reduction in vaca­ ton Roads, Virginia will be shut New York are ex-Coast Guard tion eligibility from 1,350 to 1,- down. This coupled with the officers, late of admiralty law 250 hours, a guarantee of four shutdown on the West Coast firms. One of them .prosecuted hours' pay after being hired, and v/ould leave only the Gulf Coast the Coast Guard's case against revised work week schedules, in operation. the men of the 88 Helen, an Wage clauses were to be retro­ With all the wind knocked Marine Cook and 8tewards, pact 8IU-contracted ship which the active to 8eptember 15. crew refused to sail because of from their sails by the election had been signed with the Marine upset, the Pacific American 8hip-' Engineers' Beneficial Association. The vote now being conducted unsafe working conditions. owners Assoociatioh" and the The Engineers' membership rati­ among ILA members is the sec­ Other than the fact that the men are civilians and come un­ Waterfront Employers Associa fied the pact in meetings of West ond within a week. An earlier "final" offer by the' employers der civE service and not the tion this week hastened from Coast locals." Aiii Coast Guard, the procedure re­ their golden towers—^where they Talks had also" been scheduled was voted down overwhelmingly I __ mains almost the same as be­ had expected to repose until a with the Marine Firemen, Oilers, in an election conducted by fheiP|4|||p flf Q||l WIU new president took over in Jan­ Watertenders and Wipers union. National Labor Relations Board. •••••••«» fore. uary—to give the word that they The meetings with the MFOWW This earlier proposal called for The Coast Guard will still in­ It has come to the attention were anxious to resume negotia­ will probably precede those with a two-year contract with a wage vestigate » complaints aboard of the A&G Headquarters that tions with the striking 'West the ILWU and MCS. Both the review next year, the same 10 ships, draw up charges and certain "newspapers," supposed­ Coast unions. MEBA and MFOWW had ten­ cents-an-hour increase for ly pro-union, claim to have the prosecute the cases. Any appeal Beliefs that full-scale peace tatively agreed with the shipown­ straight time and 15 cents for of the examiners must be made backing of the 8IU. In soliciting talks are in the offing were ers when the ILWU walked out night and weekend work, a re­ as before—to the Commandant advertising from ginmill and polished when Allan Haywood on 8eptembef 2. Thus the two vised work week and reduced restaurant owners, their repre­ of the Coast Guard District. To representing CIO President unions were locked out. vacation eligibility. Principal sentatives have openly stated sum it up, it might be said that Philip Murray, and William N Main objection to signing with shortcoming-of this offer was be­ that the 8IU suports these pub­ the only difference is that the Margolis, Assistant Director of any of the unions during the lieved to be that it lacked a re­ lications and suggests that the examiners have taken off their the Federal Conciliation and course of the strike by the ship­ troactive wage provision. merchants kick in with $25 ads. uniforms. Mediation 8ervice, arrived from owners was that they would not COUNTER PROPOSAL One of the most notorious of Washington to take part in the deal with unions that were comKEPT GOING these is the Trade Union Cour­ meetings. munist=dominated. The Longshoremen's counter­ Dufing the past eighteen ier, which has headquarters in SEEK LONG PACTS The fact that the MEBA and proposal included wage retroac­ months the Coast Guard has con­ New York and circulates from Indications arc that all the MFOWW are free of communist tivity all the way to August 21, tinued to investigate complaints Maine to South Carolina. and draw up charges, all aimed Unions involved are also anxious leadership was thrown at the the day the old agreement ran Recently, in soliciting ads in to the day when the examiners to end the strike which has been shipowners, as evidence that this out. The union also wanted the New York, its representative has in progress since September 2. argument was bunk. The ship­ contract to last for only a single would be appointed. The back­ The unions, reports have it, owners, to quell this talk, moved year, unless the employers claimed to have the backing of log now stands at thirteen hun­ would seek long term contracts, then for peace talks. agreed to discuss pension and the Union. At least one bar own­ dred in the country. er, knowing the 8IU, has given up to four years in length, with A qeat problem now faces the periodic reopenings for adjust money. hearing units in locating the men ment of wage scales. Actually, the Trade Union for trial. The fact that seamen Under the formula which is Courier, in spite of endorsements move around a great deal will expected to end the tie-rrp, by some unions, is anti-labor. make their job one a super- strikes or lockouts in the future Payment of the ten-dollar General Fund assessment Its owner pays most of his edi­ sleuth would pale at. adopted by an 88 per cent vote of the membership in the torial employees far below pre­ can only come about by the CIO referendum, which ended October 8. is now due. The switch in the composition unions if they have approval of vailing imion wages. Recently of the hearing unit has also the national CIO, and by the The easiest way to meet this obligation is to pay up at the in a front-page editorial the made no change in the position employers if they have the ap­ earliest opportunity. Actually, the payment of the assessment Courier endorsed Thomas Dewey of the 8IU. The 8IU maintains proval of the Employers Council. only represents the price of a few rounds of drinks. for president. that if a seaman is charged with Both parent organizations agree Final due date for payment is on January 20, which is Any establishments contacted an infractton ibe should be to withhold support in event of 90 days from the date of the membership meetings at which by commercial newspapers of turned over to civil authorities contract violations. the result of the referendum was announced, in accordance this character claiming the en­ and tried in a civil court. Prior' to the sudden desire of with provisions of the Union Constitution. dorsement of the 8IU are asked In spite of the little change the shipowners to meet with all to contact SIU Hdqts, Offices, Paying up now means you won't have to worry about in make-up, it is expected that the unions, especially Harry 51 Beaver Street, New York, making the January 20 deadline. the,, number of cases to go be- Bridges' Longshoremen and the New York. CG Hearing Units Return In Civies Don't Forget To Vote Coast Strike Rearing End Phony 'Labor' Papers Misuse General Fund Assessment �Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG V I rvv-if Mian I Friday, November 12, 1948 U/ Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilicited with the American Federation of Labor At yi 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 Make Your 'X' The vote is the most precious possession held by a member of a democratic organization. But the vote is valuable only if it is used. If it is not exercised, it withers and dies. To make matters worse, al the rest of democracy's assets die with it. It is every Seafarer's Union duty to cast a vote in the .A&G elections for next year's officials. Only then can he take pride in himself as a Union man. Only then has he participated to the full in democratic action. It is true that one man's vote does not carry an election. However, if the man you personally prefer for a post is elected to it, you know that you helped place him there—proyided you voted. If his opponent wins despite your vote, you can bow to the will of the majority knowing that you have as­ serted your own choice honestly. You have demonstrated faith in your own judgment. There are about seven weeks left in the voting period for the election of A&G officials for 1949. Don't wait un­ til the last minute on December 31, if you possibly can help it.' Vote now! Hospital Patients West Coast Strike 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 way things were shaping up this week it looks as if the West Coast Strike will soon end. The operators' strategy worked. Seizing upon the commie issue as a weapon, they prolonged the strike past Staten Island Hospital the national elections. The only trouble was that the You can contact your Hospresidential vote didn't go the way the Pacific Water­ pited delegate at the Staten front Employers Association figured. Their boy, the chap­ Island Hospital at the follow­ pie with the moustache, was dumped. The elections went ing times: These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, labor's way with a bang, and the Taft-Hartley boys were as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) swept out. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Whatever the exact outcome on the West Coast, the writing to them. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A&G District, will have come through unscathed and BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 1st and 2nd floors.) unsullied. JOSEPH E. GALLANT R. T. WRIGHT R. E. LANSDELL Seafarers xan be proud of their trade union stand JULIUS HENSLEY VIC MILAZZO R. N. McGEE T. RIEGO throughout the strike. A&G members have not -been con­ ANDY HOURILLA P. L. SAHUQUE i 4fused at any time since the strike began. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. ACOSTA E. DANCY F. J. CONNOR A. M. LIPARI They have recognized that the rank-and-file mem­ J. SHIPLEY J. FITZSIMMONS R. BINIOS H. S. TUTTLE bers of the striking unions have legitimate economic beefs. A. M. ATKIEWICZ P. FALEMENO G. M. GRAY Accordingly, Seafarers have supported the strike, despite A. MAAMEUR IVAN SIVIT E. JEANFREAU C. SIMMONS the commie issue which the employers used as a club. E. W. GETER J. ZIMMER F. BECKER O. O. MILLAR L. F. COOK When the strike ends. Seafarers can view the record R. PURCELL C. COLLETTI G. O'ROURKE with imtroubled consciences. T. C. HICKEY T. A. PUKKI J. L. GREENE C. BLOSSER C. B. SHIPMAN J. SMITHE They sailed no "hot" ships, nor did they allow West S. E. BROADERS A. COSTILLO G. D. BRADY Coast ships to be re-allocated to A&G-contracted com­ J. D. ANDERSON F. CARDOZA O. HOWELL panies. In short, they acted in strict adherence to their E. C. LAWSON A. NORMAN C. W. JOHNSON own tradition. F. SORIANO 4 4 4 A. R. KING MOBILE HOSPITAL D. D. D'ALTROY V. P. SALLINGS The West Coast Strike actually has been another C. E. GLOVER F. SANTINO M. C. MURPHEY 'powerful demonstration of the tightness of A&G policies. A. C. McALPIN C. H. REISS A. WARD WILLIAM G. RICHARDSON E. E. WEBBER 4 4 4 . Every policy decision that the A&G District has made EUGENE LEARY GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. GIERCZIC in the past two years has been aimed at building up its JOHN WECK NICK NIKANDER K. A. PARKS v own strength, so that the Union's position at the bargain­ H. R. LOWMAN J. GIVENS W. R. GREBE A. SMITH R. HUTCHINS ing table would be that much the more formidable. R. A. HACKER C. W. BARNETT L. McKRANE T. F. OLIVER Among the things which your Union has done along C. HAFNER C. ATHERIVE N. ROMANO this line are the assessments you voted to increase the ERLINE SMITH S. ZEIRLER J. E. TIENSIUM Building Fund, the Strike Fund and the General Fund. JERRY PETTAWAY 4 4 4 S. LeBLANC NEW ORLEANS HOSP. L. KAY • V:; i The shipowners recognized- your Union's strength during JAMES W. CARTER J. N. HULL 4 4 4 B. BIGGS last summer's negotiations. The end product is the twoMEMPHIS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS H. WEBBER year contract, the finest in maritime! JOHN B. HEGARTY S. C. TAREMAN C. HELM Men Now In no Maruie Hospitals wmm »'{': 'w- ; v'Ji, �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, NoTember 12, 1948 Page Three Seamen Are Drafted, Despite Assurances On Ihis page are published a summary of a legislative report on the draft as it affects merchant seamen by Captain William C. Ash, vice-president of the Masters, M^es and Pilots, and a set of recommendations which Ash has compiled for the benefit of seamen caught in the draft law's toils. Captain Ash's conclusions gje based on a series of con­ versations he had recently with high draft and defense offi­ cials in Washington. He says that the failure of Congress to exempt at least those merchant seamen, licensed and un­ licensed, who sailed through the war fills him with moral indignation. Ash expects that this winter Congress will act to exempt seamen who can show 18 months or more of wartime sailing. But he points out that this winter may be too late for many. Meanwhile, any seaman's best bet is to follow his recommen­ dations which are as applicable to Seafarers as to MM&P members. Seaiarers desiring further information on the draft should contact Joseph Volpian, Special Services Representative. Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver Street. New York 4. N. Y. Last Spring's prediction that the I cussed a point which .applies to draft would bring woe to many licensed and imlicensed personnel a merchant seaman was not so ' alike. Draft boards. Ash obblack as the reality which has I served, have been arbitrarily or­ developed this fall, according to dering seamen who have been a legislative report by Captain drafted and have appealed the William C. Ash, vice-president decision to stay ashore .while the of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, appeal is pending. to the MM&P membership. Insofar as a seaman is con­ MM&P members are being cerned, such an order is a viola­ classified 1-A right and left, and tion of a man's constitutional the same thing can be said of rights, as Ash makes clear. K Seafarers in many localities. So a man has a shoreside occupa­ completely is the situation "sna­ tion, staying ashore a month or fued," Ash writes, that even two to wait for a decision is no graduates of federal and state hardship. He can keep on work­ nautical academies now sailing ing—at least until the decision are being ordered to shoulder is made. The case of a seaman is a dif­ arms for the Army. Many of these men hold reserve commis­ ferent matter, obviously. If he is arbitrarily deprived of his right sions in the Navy. All this has happened despite to earn a living in his chosen assurances given last spring by profession while others keep selective service officials that ac­ working, he is being discrimi­ tive seamen would be exempted nated against and suffers a very even if retired seamen were not. real hardship as a result. The Washington official agreed Thse officials voiced this opinion that Captain Ash did indeed confidently to Captain Ash and have an important point.. He ad­ Duke Dushane, Washington rep­ mitted that the draft boards resentative of the Seafarers. At that time, wide publicity was were acting arbitrarily, and sug­ given to the theory that active gested that Ash take the matter seamen would not be shoved in­ up with General Hershey. Later, Ash saw Hershey who, to khaki. he writes, displayed considerable WASHINGTON JOURNEY understanding of the problem of So many cases of drafting sea­ the-seaman and the draft. Her­ men from both foc'sle and top­ shey said that seamen could not side have come up that Captain have a cojnplete exemption^ on Ash went to Washington the an occupational basis unless the other day to see what could be draft law itself were changed. done. What he learned is the However, he did agree that draft basis of a set of reconuvienda- boards were acting high-hand­ tions he drafted for the guidance edly in taking men off ships dur­ of MM&P members. The rec­ ing an appeal period, thereby ommendations apply equally well depnving them of a livelihood. to unlicensed men and for that He said that he would inform reason are printed elsewhere on local boards that their policy in this was highly arbitrary. Ash this page. In Washington, Ash talked reports. t with General Hershey, Selective Service boss, Albert Kaye, chief of the Manpower Section of the Munitions Board, and John Noble, assistant to Secretary of Defense Forrestal. Both Kaye and Noble stated emphatically that the armed forces did not wish to draft merchant seamen, but that because of the wording of the draft act they had no -choice. Speaking of a matter which does not directly concern many Seafarers, Noble said that any ships' officers with "reserve naval commissions could go on active duty. with the Navy if they wished in order to avoid an Army hitch. However, although Captain Ash did not say so, this would seem a dubious "out" to -many, notably those who neither hold nor seek commissions. Moreover, to allow the lucky man to do this would require a change in the present rules, in most instances. With Kaye, Captain Ash dis- SPECIAL EXECUTIVE Hershey went a long way to assist merchant seamen in any way he could within the limits of the law. Ash says. He even went to the length of giving Ash the name of an executive offi­ cer who would be directed to handle all merchant marine cases coming to Washington's atten­ tion. Ash also reports that a great deal of public attention has re­ cently been focused on the sea­ man's draft status as a result of the MM&P's protests. The SIU has also raised its voice against the manifest injustice of drafting merchant seamen. Ash writes that he plans to compile a list of cases for publication. . The MM&P official also reports that he is carrying the battle for draft exemption direct to the White House as well as to AFL headquarters in Washington. President William Green of the AFL has promised to help. Recommendations To Draft Eligibles 1. Immediately establish the fact that we are not opposed to Selective Service. We feel that the benefit to future generations of our country will be inestim­ able as a result of physical and educational advantages given trainees that they would never have had otherwise, i.e., correct­ ing eye deficiencies and poor teeth, innoculations against com­ municable diseases, etc. We are only opposed to a small section of the Selective Service Act as it affects merchant seaman. 2. A selectee should appeal his 1-A classification immediately. This appeal MUST be in writing. He will then be scheduled for a hearing before his Local Draft Board. It is most important to remember that- no selectee can be drafted while an appeal is pending. If the Local Board af­ ter a hearing insists on retaining the 1-A classification, he must then immediately file an appeal with the State Appeal Board for further reconsideration. • 3. It is very important to re­ member that no Local Board has the right to deprive you of your constitutional rights and deprive you of earning a livelihood while an appeal is pending. If an ap­ pellant happens to be working in an office, factory or a store, etc., he keeps right on working while his appeal is pending. The merchant seaman is entitled to the same rights and he should forthwith inform his Draft Board as to what ship and what company he works for and the Draft Board has no legal right to stop him from sailing while an appeal is pending. mental expense. Some came out substantiate his request for de­ of the SUP training ships but ferment remembering yoiu: com­ the vast majority came out of pany can say you are in an es­ the U. S. Maritime Training sential industry and a valuable Schools. Other have taken employee of theirs without men­ speciality courses in the same tioning you are irreplaceable schools and many of these have which would not be an honest gone to advanced training as statement at this time. officer candidates, also paid for 8. Finally remembering that by the government. This can not we are working against time be considered too strongly. It that it will take to get a change is an important point which ap­ in the law, the only thing that pears in our favor. Although the the merchant seaman can do is armed services cannot interfere appeal and keep appealing until in the administration of .Selec­ tive Service because it is a he has exhausted every legal strictly civilian function they resource. This, however, I can­ do not want to see men who have not emphasize too strongly. It been specialy trained for the does not mean that any tricks merchant marine inducted into or chicanery or evasive methods their service. The Navy has or failure to comply with the openly notifed all merchant ma­ law should be used. The mer-, rine men, both licensed and un­ chant seaman must keep his licensed, that they can obtain -Draft Board informed as to his naval ranks or ratings if they so I whereabouts at all times. He desire. This is in spite of the fact must keep ii% continuous contact that they do not at present have jwith them. If he feels that his sufficient appi-opriations or bil­ , Board has misinterpreted the lets to conveniently do this but jlaw or failed in giving him the they do not want to see our Mer­ I proper consideration he should chant Navy dissipated and most go to his union for assistance certainly do not-want to see our ' and not do anything untoward merchant seamen inducted into or anything that would reflect discredit on merchant seamen. the Army. We would not be in this posi­ 6. I also quote from Section tion today if the very small per­ 1-E of Title No. 1, "fullest pos- centage of "stinkers" did not, s i b 1 e utilization of Nation's during the last war, ride across technological, scientific and other the country, up and down the critical manpower resources." coast in box cars, or make stand­ Marine seamen who have special by jobs, only to avoid service. skills definitely come within that It is fortunate they were a very category and should claim ex­ small minority or the merchant j marine would not have made the emption on this basis. ' record it has, but nevertheless 7. In all cases a selectee should ^it is because of them that the obtain a letter from his com­ pany and his union to present at law did not contain provisions the time of such appeal • on his of outright deferment of meroriginal classification 1-A to help chant seamen. 4. Because of the way the Se­ lective Service Law is written, the merchant seaman is not en­ titled to deferment because of one or two yardsticks that are used for measuring this. First he must be in an industry which is essential to the national health and safety and secondly he must be irreplaceable or very difficult to replace within that industry, which would qualify in the first case, but in these days of our By JOSEPH VOLPIAN very depleted merchant fleet we Special Services Representative cannot qqualify in the second case because there are so many Men who become seamen in a special code developed for the men on the beach. Therefore do the United States, unlike those maintenance and cure of seamen not use occupation as a basis for of European nations, usually are injured while aboard ship. deferment. adults bfefore they take to the One of the earliest recorded There is presently contemplat­ sea. The greater part of their provisions was the laws of Oled a change in the law either by life has been lived under the eron. an act of Congress or Executive laws and customs of shoreside Because of the archaic lang­ Order by the President, wherein society. uage, it makes intei-esting read­ all men who have had eighteen Unless they have occasion to ing. Here's an excerpt: months of qualified war service, run into the rules of the sea I "If any of the mariners hired that is sailing during the war, they rarely become aware of the by the master of any vessel, go will be draft exempt. We believe difference between laws govern­ out of the ship without his leave, this will be ultimately achieved ing seamen and those governing and get themselves drunk, and but it is no good at present. shoreside workers. thereby there happens contempt 5. The best basis for an appeal There is a difference, though. to their master, debates, or fight­ is from the act itself and I quote On one .very important matter ing and quarreling among them­ from Title No. 1, Section No. 1— the difference is great—that of selves, whereby some happen to (C) of the act which states, "that maintenance and cure of in­ be wounded: in this case the , master shall not be obliged to it shall be consistent with . the jured seamen. The life of a seaman is recog­ get them cured, or in any thing maintenance of an effective na­ tional economy." How can it be nized as being more hazardous to provide for them, but may consistent with our national eco­ and more unstable than that of turn them and their accomplices nomy to train men to be sol­ the shoreside worker. The work out of the ship; but if by the diers when taxpayers have spent he does is dangerous; the ports master's orders and commands millions of dollars to train them visited unfamiliar; the authority any of the ship's company be in the service of the ship, and for the Merchant Marine. Indi­ over him often tyrannical. When he is on a ship at sea thereby happen to be wounded vidual cases will prove that he cannot take his pay and quit, or otherwise hurt, in that case practically all of our seafaring men today, both licensed and un­ if he feels the vessel is unsea- they shall be cured and pro­ licensed, between the ages of worthy or the master incompe­ vided for at the cost and charges twenty-one and twenty-six who tent. I of the said ship." In other words, the master Early in maritime history have had war service were train­ ed either at union or govern­ these matters were realized and (Continued on Page 15) �.Page Four THE S E A F A RE RS LOG Friday. Nevambar 12, 1942 Books To Seafarers — Courtesy AMMLA When ship's delegate Wiley Carter of the SS Steel Maker, lying at Bush Ter­ minal, Brooklyn, telephoned the American Merchant Marine Library Association at 4 J Broadway, Manhattan, to ask that a new library be sent to the big Isthmian C-3 the other day, he was taking advantage of a free service which brightens the long hours at sea for any American crew that wants it. Carter's request came in just as a couple of LOG reporters, were nosing around AMMLA to find out how the Association worked. It was a lucky break. The two reporters hopped aboard AMMLA's panel truck and helped deliver the- books. The boys on the Maker were glad to get them. AMMLA was founded 27 years ago by Alice S. Howard as a public spirited gesture toward merchant seamen. It is supported by private contributions of books and money, plus the slight in­ come from the lending libraries maintained in a number of ports. During the War, the government carried part of the nut. NO CHARGE Three AMMLA employees (above) are ready to load the 'library" consigned to the Steel Maker on the association's truck for delivery to the ship. In AMMLA's reading room (below) at 45 Broadway in New York, a seaman consults Mrs. Caxmel Pisani, one of the librarians. Roy Hobbs, MM. carries a box of AMMLA books aboard the SS Steel Maker. The man with the hooks is a familiar sight to Seafarers, and his burden is an omen of pleasant hours during the voyage. Enjoying AMMLA's contribution to the Steel Maker are (left to right) Wiley Carter, DM, who requested the reading matter; Lloyd Linthicum, Chips; Wilford Mclntyre. MM; Roy Hobbs, MM; Mont McNabb, AB, and Bill Wharton, OS. The ship's libraries are abso­ lutely free. All that any crew has to do is what the Maker's delegate did—ask for one. The standard ship's librar-y contain 26 volumes of fiction, 13 volumes of non-fiction, an assort­ ment of 30 paper covered books and a Bible. Generally a bundle or two of magazines are added. AMMLA makes every effort to see that the magazines are rea­ sonably up to date. The Association rejects some of the books that are contributed on the grounds that they simply are not interesting enough to send to an intelligent American crew. Seamen's interests range into every field, AMMLA has found. In addition, the librari­ ans have discovered that many seamen go in for heavy reading in science, history and such pro­ found novels as those of Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. Others take lighter stuff. SHORE SERVICE AMMLA's lending service is not free, since it costs a seaman a dollar a year to get it. But the dollar is a nominal sum, and the service costs far more than the seamen's dollars add up to. Members of the lending library can borrow book.s in any of the 10 ports in which AMMLA has lending facilities. A seaman can take up to three nautical techni­ cal books, and up to five volumes of fiction or non-fiction fqr the duration of the voyage. The As­ sociation prides itself that it has helped many a man sit success­ fully for his ticket. COAST-TO-COAST The most elaborate lay-out and biggest library is maintained in New York; where AMMLA has lis national headquarters. Second biggest rig is in San Francisco. But the Association tries to give first-rate service everywhere. In making up ships' libraries and .stocking the lending shelves, AMMLA's staff-workers lean heavily on the suggestions sea­ men themselves make in pei-son or by letter. If you want a spe­ cial book, whether it's Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" or the latest tough-guy niystery by Raymond Chandler, ask for it. AMMLA will do its best. On page l5 of this issue ap­ pear the addresses^and telephone numbers of all the branches of The American Merchant Marine Library Association. If one of the crew carmot go in person, a phone call will insure a pleas- , ant, entertaining trip. �Friday. Nbvambar 12. 1948 T H B SB AF A REUS LOG Page Five Cities Service Sure To Fatten Boston Shipping Shipping Ciimbs A Few Notches In New York By ERNEST B. TILLEY By JOE ALGINA BOSTON—A week ago we had a nice fat payoff to write about, but this week there is no ship­ ping news to report. There's not a ship in the port. What's worse, we don't see anything coming over the hori­ zon, at least not for a payoff or sign-on. We just hope there'll be one some sweet day. About all we have to do is try to keep Seafarers going af­ ter those Cities Service jobs. And that is a lot of work in itself. One port that is going to pi'ofit from the Cities Service contract when it finally comes is Boston. A lot of those tank­ ers cqme in here, enough to give us a steady flow of ship­ ping. NEW YORK—A notch up from "fair" to a qualified "good" is the state of shipping in this port. The week's sign-ons called for enough men to please the most finicky, of rated men in the deck and engine depart­ ments. Stewards, on the other* hand, haven't had it too well this week. This week's payoffs included the following: Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinental Steamship Com­ pany; Trinity, Cartas; Arlyn, Jean, Suzanne, Bull; Hey ward, Ingersoll, Topa Topa, Canton Victory, Waterman; Steel Voy­ ager, Steel Advocate and Sted Vendor, Isthmian. Sign-ons, which numbered one more than the payoffs, were the Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa; Steel Mak­ er, Steel Architect, Steel Advo­ cate, Steel Voyager, Isthmian; Longview Victory, Teel and Alawai. Waterman; -Morgarrtown Victory and Marine Arrow, Rob­ in; Chrysanthy Star, Intercon­ tinental; Julesburg, Terminal Tankers. There were no major beefs on any of the incoming and out­ going ships. The Steel Vendor, if any were to be chosen, was about the cleanest ship in and about this port in a long time. Other.than the status of ship­ ping given above, the week's lowdown is pretty much a list of short items — so bear with me, Brothers. Shipping Takes Slight Dive in San Jaan By SAL COLLS Juan and the Virgin Islands. She carried a crew of 12 or 15 men, and the boys thought she was red and ripe and ready for organizing. I gave them my blessings and some pledge cards and off they went. to cast their ballots. It seems they can't wait until they get SAN JUAN — Shipping has back to the States and their been kind of like a tropical own home port, the urge being squall here for the past week, too great, and' the excitement, pouring dawn like hell for a too. Of course, it's swell with us. while — which had us combing The more, the merrier, we say!, the beach for men — and then, EAGER all of a sudden, stopping, with They had made contact pre­ hardly a drop falling towards viously with several members of the end of the week. the crew, and the crew were eager for unionism — as what Second of the SIU Atlantic As this report is being sent in, there has just been a trickle working man isn't today! Any­ & Gulf District Halls to be of jobs for the ships, and most way, the boys made a stab at opened on the West Coast of them calling for rated men. it—and then they hit the stump. is the new Hall now in oper­ It was found that she was un­ We have sent men to the Bea­ ation in Wilmington, Cali­ der Hondurian registry with a trice, Emilia, .Morning Light, TAKE HEED long time contract. Which Dorothy, and the Carolyn, but fornia. We certainly hope all hands just a handful. wouldn't have stopped us alto­ The new Hall, located at will heed the notice in last gether, but the fact that no The good old dependable 227 Vz Avalon Boulevard, will week's LOG. If you are on a member of the crew had sea­ operate under the supervi­ Cities Service ship and are "in­ shoregang has saved us. There man's papers did! sion of the San Francisco vited" to join the company's own has been plenty of work for And so it goes. Branch, but will maintain its phony new union, go ahead and deck men, and one or two good The voting for '49 A&G offi­ own shipping board and will join. You'll be doing the SIU a hold-cleaning jobs. cials is going on at a steady be run as a regular Atlantic favor. What the company is try­ clip. .Some of Ihe Brothers are SHIPPING RULES & Gulf District Hall. ing to "do is compile a blacklist, dropping in at the Hall during Incidentally, we can send a their dinner hour on the ships so don't give them the chance. The way to counter this phony little news through the LOG, move that Cities Service is try­ that the membership accepted ing is to stay aboard the ships. unanimously a uniform set of Stay aboard even if you have td shipping rules for the San Juan shoregang at the last meeting. By CAL TANNER join the company union. We are sending Headquarters If you are on a Cities Service MOBILE — Shipping has been]burg and Bremen, and the . , -.,1. ship which hits Boston or any­ a couple of copies as soon as' THEY'RE BACK Morning Light on continuous ar­ ^he past week with 65 where near Boston, be sure you they are ready. Bob Matthews' ticles to Puerto Rico. ^hree permits shipThe Coast Guard hearing units call the Boston Hall. We'll cov­ has been working on a new; Ships in transit were the Al­ are back again. Though not so shoregang contract with Bull J^ere were three payoffs er you if we have to fight our coa Pioneer from New Orleans Line, which we are all looking and three sign-ons including one dictatorial as before, they're still way through fog, rain, snow and with oldtimers Sloppy Creel and with continuous articles. not to our liking. If you are forward to for use wifh our new fire to do it. Joe Hand aboard; the Kenyon Those paying off were the sent for by a hearing unit, first shoregang shipping rules. Victory — Isthmian — in good check with the SIU hall. TALK UP! Brothers Morgan, Lockwood, Desoto, Waterman, which came shape; and the Liberty tanker, We're still waiting for some­ off a short coastwise run and The transportation rule is wide Fisher, Bonet, and Thompson Mostank, which took a few re­ thing definite on Bernstein's ap-. went into the shipyard for strap­ open for discussion these days. were on the committee to draw placements. plication for two passenger ships. ping. Afterwards she is schedDon't fail to send your own up the rules, and I think theyj No news to this moment. We're OUTLOOK FAIR view of the transportation ques­ did a neat job. It's something "'^d to go back on the European passing the word along to the tion to the LOG. If this matter we've needed badly down here ^un. Oldtimers on her were Sliipping for tJie next week Brothers who have been follow­ for a long time. Phillip Reyes, Hugh Hallman, comes up to a vote, be sure you looks fair with both major com­ ing the ups and downs in this John Thomason, and Roland have had your say and know all panies having C ships due in for case. NEAT JOB Stanley. the angles on it. payoffs and crews. Alcoa has The possibility of the West The Fairport, also Waterman, one due in transit and a passen­ But, before I forget, we did At this time it looks as if all Coast strike winding up soon has hands on the Boston beach have have a little excitement round i P^id off in good shape from a ger ship, and Waterman has four us looking forward to the re-' voted in the election of A&G the Hall about the middle of!foi-eign run. And the Morning ships under repair in the ship­ sumption of intercoastal ship­ District officials for 1949. Never­ the week. A couple of our beach- Light came in from her Puerto yard which will be coming out ping. These being primarily Wa­ P®i<^ ^iih minor soon. So with these and the theless, our ballot box is open combing Brothers brought in ^1'^° terman ships, they'll mean a ships in transit there should be lot to us in jobs. every day. If you haven't voted some information concerning a beefs. Sign-ons were'the Hastings for a fair week. when you hit Boston, hurry up rusty little tramp ex-Navy barge Motion pictures are still be­ that was running between San fiamburg, the Fairport for HamThe following Brothers in the ing shown every Saturday on arid do it. < hospital are receiving their bene­ the 3rd deck here. The films us­ fits: C. E. Glover, A. C. Mc- ually are a couple of years old,' Alpin, Williams G, Richardson, but they're full-length sound Eugene Leary, John Week, H. R. jobs and stiU pack a wallop Then there is another thing! for conditions and. it will con­ Loman, A. Smith, C. W. Barnett, worthy of seeing on a dull Sat­ By PAUL GONSORCHIK C. Hafner, Erline Smith, Jerry urday afternoon. As a union man you may-be tinue to have to do so. Last week I wrote about Ship­ asked suddenly to do several Seafarers who are being draft­ ping Rule Number Three, re­ But when the call comes for Pettaway, and James W. Carter. Pictures and interviews of pa­ ed or expect the call soon are hours of picket duty here or garding hospital cases — but help, watch some of the mem­ there are many other rules laid there in the interest of the SIU. bers whom you had thought tients in the Marine Hospital and reminded to retire their books. down by the membership, which Quite possibly it may be of good Union men when you some of the staff were taken, If they can't appear in person, it is your duty to know about a voluntary nature and not di­ shipped with them, try to angle which will appear as a feature in they should mail the book into and to carry out. rectly connected with a ship themselves out of picket duty the LOG. Thanks are due Dr. Headquarters, inclosing a re­ Porter and the entire staff of the turn address. It's a very poor excuse to strike. But you or your organi­ when they are needed. Hospital for their 100 percent, co­ come in and say, "I didn't know zation will never get anywhere Probably they are waiting for operation. about that!" For, besides our sitting on your cans and saying, some soft job in the Union — Voting is now going on briskly educational meetings, regular "That ain't my be'ef!" as if there were any soft jobs! for officials who will serve the meetings, and the LOG, there Let those who say that stop, So when you are called out to Union during the coming year. Membership rules require are many educational pamphlets a minute and analyze themselves do any duty, just put it down Practically everyone eligible to available at the Hall and put every man entering the to see if they are union men or to good unionism and do it. vote has done so already. Around aboard the ships that will keep Union Halls to show his a mere semblance of one. Finally, as an SIU member, 300 votes have been cast, which you informed if you will read Union Book, Pro-Book, per­ - Any fight that is a legitimate don't forget that elections for indicates that this year's ballot them. mit or whitecard to the door­ But the real offender is the union battle is all unions' battle new officials is now on. Be sure from Mobile will be one of the for the you know for whom you cast largest ever cast. man. This is for the mem­ man who says, "Tm an oldtimer," and we are all fighting Some of the oldtimers on the or "I helped to organize this betterment of conditions and your vote. The majority of bership's ' protection. Don't wages. After all if it wasn't for these officials are known to all beach include W. Saxon, J. Union." waste the Doorman's — or' the work done by your fathers members. Others are not. In­ Moore, N. Breedin, H. Douglas, J. If you are, you should know your own—time by arguing better than to ask for special twenty-five years ago in fighting quire about them and find out Sprengel, J. Robertson, William this point. Observe the rules privilege in this organization, or to organize unions in all fields, if they are the kind of men Sloomn, K. W. Nickerson, A. Nel­ you make. to expect your officials to vio­ where would labor be today? who follow SIU policy and son, E. Evans, J. F'oster, and M. Martin. Labor has always had to fight abide by 'the rules. late membership rulings. Wilmington Hali Mobile Expecting Better Days All Must Follow Union Rules And Polities Membership Rules �THE SEAEAR ERS LOG Page Six Baltimore Shipping Down Again As Ships Head For Other Ports FMday. Norember 12, 1948 m APPRECIATION OF SEAFARERS' AID McurASY-'niAsuiin IAMB A. lUmiDM^ lArATim, INB. rOURTH VieB-HIUIDSNT Hnu-r r. KowiNni, MiLWAumc, «M. ^ PRBSIOBNT VRKOW A. NOtMAWAiaMT, LAPAVm* tM^* riRST VteV.PflllS!DKNT «. A. •ACaCCTT, riTTSBUM, KAA INTERNA lATION PIFTH VICt-RRUIOSNT WATMAM WsmMKHMtll. NCW VOMC, H. V. By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ SSCOND VtCK-MniDKNT TNOA, A. «UIMt.AN, XAHKBVtUJI, O. SIXTH VICB-PRXaieCNT •AMUKL J. MITUM. LO* ANSCLU, CAtiP. BALTIMORE—The good ship­ member Isthmian? Stay on ping we reported a week ago these tankers and we'll bring proved short lived. During the them in the way we did the past seven days the shipping ships with the buff funnels. rate slipped back down, way STILL HOPEFUL down. We had four sign-ons, distri­ We didn't expect the slump. buted the same way as the pay­ In fact, we expected things to offs — two Ores, a Bull and a stay at the good pace of the South Atlantic. That was all week before. . .What seems , ,. , to • and we sure hope things pick have happened is that ships that ^^e week to come. were supposed to come mtoj ^here was only one serious Baltimore simply turned up in Lgef during the past week. This other ports. | concerned the Steward As a result, we have plenty | aboard the Bull Line's SS Marof men on the beach with more ina. coming in all the time. Wliere j The trouble with this Steward they come from we don't know, was that he seemed Unable to They must have read that ship- run his department. How he ever ping was good. obtained his papers we don't Payoffs on contracted ships know. He still has his papers, totaled four. There were two! but we don't think he'll sail Ores, one Bull and one South' steward again. Atlantic. In addition there were' The man just did not seem to two unorganized tankers, one of know anything about storing them belonging to you-know-' the ship or putting out meals, who. Both were in good shape, in fact, the crew said the meals Those unorganized tankers are were "plain hell." coming along. It takes time to Naturally the boys wanted the bring these things through. Re- Steward put off, and put off he TMIPIO VICB-MIUIPKNT riUNK C. fllVBA. SUTnCs MONTANA SXVINTH VICC-PRSSIDSNT •SWARD T. SHAV, PMILADILPHIA. PA. was. Two In Transit Only Activity For Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—With no pay­ offs or sign-ons this week we had to be content with two ships in transit, the Governor Kilby and the Seatrain Havana. Shipping being in the doldrums, we gave these two ships extra special care, but it really wasn't necessary — both were in good shape with no beefs aboard. Other than courting to these ships, our only other port ac­ tivity was to concentrate our­ selves with work in the unor­ ganized field here. It's a long, slow process, but by banging away at these out­ fits we swell our contracted fleet — the only way we can grow stronger and continue to bring more jobs to the mem­ bership. In case a shipmate of yours may be beached down here this week, here are a few of the oldtimers around: Sam Pearson, from the Peach State; A. S. Ellis and Preacher Perry, both of whom recently returned from a fishing trip to Florida. They say the reason they are here is because they've wasted away to practicaUy nothing and want a Far East run to bring the pounds back. OTHERS ON BEACH Other men here are Fred - Hethcoat, E. O. Moon, Stew Monast, W. Humphry, William F. Barht, M. L. Olvera and R. L. Meadows, Jr. A suggestion has been made here that seems to be a good one so we're passing it along to Headquarters: The point is that the SIU make up stationery kits to be given to the Seafar­ ers in the marine hospital. The kits would bear the name of the SIU. It is felt that all members of the Union are proud of their organization, and would appre­ ciate using stationery bearing the SIU letterhead. I think it is a good idea; the boys in the ' marine hospitals will, I hope, agree with me. OFPICR OP iNTCRHATioNAL sccRrrARY-TRBAsuRSR LKVCRINa RUIUDINa NhvsinbaT* fl o, 1 J.S'XO Mr. Paul Hall, Secy.-Treas. Atlantic and Gulf Districts Seafarers International Union of N. A. 51 Beaver Street New York, New York J)ear Brother Hall; On behalf of the RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, APL, I take this opportvinity to tMnk you and all the members of the Seafarers Union for the valuable assistance you are giving us in ovir battle to organize the New York department stores under the AFL banner•• I donot hesitate to say that if the ever-ready willingness and \mstinting support which you give to sister imions v/ere a general practice in th© labor movement, the entire labor movement would go forv/ard much faster. Our increasing success in driving the conlmunists out of the retail industry and giving the retail store employees the benefit of bona fid© and militant APL xinionism will owe a considerable share to your friendly interest, V/e hope that you will not hesitate to call on our union for any One thing still holding ^ship­ assistance that may be within oin? power to render your organiza­ ping down in this port is the tion wherever and whenever it may be need'ed. West Coast Beef. If the strike out there should end, we might With cordial regards and fraternal greetings, I am get some intercoastals to help us sweep the beach here. ' Fraternally yours. The Ore Line * ships are in good shape now. Bookmen are manning them these days which helps because everybody knows Samuel J, MejCefs what he's doing both as a sea­ International "Vice-president man and a Union man. RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION GOOD GRUB. GOOD SHIP 0EIU:153 It sure looks good to see those ships crewed up solid again. 1440 Broadv/ay — Room 1564 They should stay that way. Most New York 18, New York of the beefs from the Ore ships concern grub. If the Cooks In line with the general Union policy of aiding bonatide trade unions involved in econ­ would just regulate their work omic issues, the SIU gave aid recently to the Retail Clerks Union in its drive to organize , the a little better, the ships wouldn't workers of New York department stores. The facilities of the Union were put eit the disposal have to run out of food as some of the AFL clerks. of them have been known to The aid given the Clerks Union by the SIU is just one more in a long string of assists do. marked up during the past years. Bonafide unions embroiled in legitimate beefs have come There is one sure way to keep to know that the SIU is sincere in its desire to aid individual unions, thus bolstering the labor a crew pretty well satisfied and movement in general. that is to feed the boys well. There is no way we can ex­ press our gratitude to the Doc­ tors and Nurses at the Marine Hospital for the way they have been treating sick Seafarers. We in the Port of Baltimore thank them from the bottom of our hearts. It is swell to walk into a MaBy LOUIS GOFFIN we had to combat inexperience the SIU can justly feel proud of rine Hospital like the one in in the labor ^field. Things moved its record. Baltimore and get the reception Looking back to 1938 when along slowly and it wasn't un- Today on our tenth anniveryou get here. The Doctors and the SIU was formed. Union af­ til 1944 that we began to speed sary, we are a united organizaNurses go out of their way to fairs on the waterfront were a "Ption, with a strong membership. do the right thing by you. Their bit demoralized. The AF of LSU, True, we had gone through financially stable, and possessing aim is to fix you up and send the NMU and remnants of the tough times in the ever-increas-^ the best agreements in the marold ISU, plus two or three other you back sailing. the' would-be Unions were in the, ing battle against . . x.shipown• itime field. aF +v,a+ +5,v,a ©^s, thc commies snd other misCongratulations are in order held; and seamen at that time x.. • i. x x ha,! aViaiax. a* had the choice of joining one ' Rts ,who did thcir best to break^ for everyone who had a part in or another down. The record shows that the building of this District. We they failed miserably to do this. are proud to be members. It is Every member making a The compact few who were So, from 1944 the Union, rein- now a great honor to be able to donation to the Union for members of the AF of LSU be­ forced by new blood, started to say, "I'm an SIU man!" any purpose should receive came the nucleus of the new, I Therefore, on this our tenth an officieil receipt bearing fighting SIU, which started on anniversary, we, the members of the amount of the contribu­ a very small scale at the end the SIU, can feel proud of our tion and the purpose for of October, 1938. Negotiating Committee which, which it was made. The Union grew and grew through its determination to give If a Union official to whom until now, on its tenth birthday, the membership nothing but the contribution is given does it has become the dominant Un­ best, has signed the finest agree­ not make out a receipt for ion in the maritime field. At the ments in Maritime. the money, the matter should present time, the finest contracts immediately be referred to and the best. seamen are in the We can all feel proud of our­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ SIU. selves, in that we kept our faith surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, with each other. And if we HARD WORK New York 4. N. Y. stick together, as we have in the In advising the SecretaryHowever, all of this did not past, the next ten years will Treasurer of such transac­ come about merely for 'the ask­ bring further advances. Then, tions, members should state ing. A lot of hard work went when we celebrate pur twen^ the name of the official and into the building up of the--Un- move forward. New contracts tieth anniversary, we can look the port where the money ion. When we started we were'were obtained. Non-union com- back and feel just as proud of was tendered. small and, with the exception panics were brought into line, our Union as we now feel on of a few officials and organizers,' And to make a long story short, our tenth. ' - Get A Receipt �'V- Friday, NoTember 12, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief Meeting was recessed for fif­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, teen minutes to give members an A. Michelet, 21184; Recording opportunity to submit written re­ Secretary, R. W. Pohle, 46828; quests for topics of discussion, Reading Clerk, W. J. Brown, 94. after which time the sailing . Motion carried to table that SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. TOTAL REG. PORT part of Philadelphia Branch min­ ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED board time, the new registration DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK system, and charges were put on utes dealing with the transporta­ 35 34 41 110 13 11 10 34 Boston the agenda. Discussion brought tion ruling until such time as the 189 170 183 186 542 150 165 501 out . the various circumstances in membership has time to kick it New York 51 46 47 30 123 45 37 133 which the changing of the sailaround. Motion on the Savan­ Philadelphia 119 90 106 63 272 93 Baltimore 67 266 ingboard time would involve nah New Business to^ refer the 20 15 23 58 16 Norfolk. 14 13 43 overtime. It was pointed out issuing of books to the volunteer 15 10 5 6 11 36 Savannah 8 19 that performing and the failure organizers. New Business of all 19 9 Tampa.~ 11 39 15 16 17 48 of crewmembers to observe their other Branches accepted. The 74 71 . 59 67 53 192 part of the agreement often loses 72 204 Secretary - Treasurer's financial Mobile. 110 .'. Ill 158 135 126 347 123 416 overtime for the rest of their report and report to the member­ New Orleans 78 Galveston 45 31 56 15 179 11 57 shipmates, and it was recom­ ship were accepted. Communica­ 27 21 17 55 9 43 mended that such cases be dis­ 11 13 tions accepted. . Agent's report San Juan San Francisco .'. Shipping ue To S No ciplined. The new registration accepted. Motion under New rules were outlined and discus­ Business to table action on trans­ GRAND TOTAL , 731 623 611 1,965 547 654 551 4,752 sion revealed that the meeting portation clause until the mem­ bership was fully informed were accepted. The resolution istration rules be accepted. Un­ York and to leave it to Head­ was of the opinion that they through their meetings and the submitted by Headquarters Oc­ der Good and Welfare all hands quarters to make a donation to were of benefit to all. Chairman LOG. Carried. One minute, of tober 29, and the letter from the were urged to cast their vote in the March of Dimes. Communi­ Morrison outlined the correct silence for . departed Brothers. Secretary-Treasurer on the Ne­ the election for 1949 officials. cations from Headquarters on procedure in bringing charges, Topics of general interest were gotiating Committee's report The transportation clause came transportation, the story and pic­ pointing out that one man could discussed under Good and Wel­ were accepted. • Motion carried in for a good deal of discussion, tures of the Marine Hospital, and bring charges, but that those fare. Meeting adjourned with 38 to accept the new registration with the concensus of opinion be­ the registration rules were ac­ who do so must be present at the trial or he would be subject members present at 8:45. rules. The Ballot Committee, ing that all should accept their cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ % composed of J. S. Rubery, J. S. transportation and get off the urer's financial report was ac­ TAMPA — Meeting called to O'Byrne, and J. E. Kniess, re­ ship, regardless of length of trip. cepted. The Patrolman's Reports, order at 7:00 P. M., but as there ported 40 men voted and that One minute's silence for departed the Dispatcher's report and the was only a few bookmen present ballot numbers 78 to 300 were on Brothers. Motion carried to ad­ Balloting Committee's report no regular meeting was held. hand. Accepted. The member­ journ at 9:15 P. M. with 370 were accepted. One minute of to a fine himself. General dis­ However it was decided to hold ship stood one minute in silence members present. silence for departed Brothers. cussion followed in which it was for departed Brothers. Under Meeting adjourned at 8:20 with recommended that the establish­ XXX Good and Welfare several mem­ MOBILE—Chairman, C. Kim­ 350 members present. ment of a welfare fund should bers spbke on the new registra­ ball, 52; Recording Secretary, J. XXX be the next step taken toward tion rules. Meeting adjourned at Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk. H. J. GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff improving the Union. 8:25 P. M. with 85 members Fischer, 59. Morrison, 34213; Recording Sec­ XXX discussion on problems facing present. Mobile previous minutes, spe­ retary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Read­ GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL the Seafarers. The main topic cial meeting minutes, and educa­ ing Clerk, R. Wilburn, 37739. MEETING, Nov. 2 — Chairman % % • brought up was the shipping tional minutes were accepted. Galveston minutes, financial Keith Alsop; Recording Secre­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Minutes of Savannah were nonrules. Several oldtimers brought out the advantages in having Leroy Clarke, 23082; Recording concurred with and referred to report, educational minutes, and tary, R. Wilburn. Written topics for discussion men accept their transportation Secretary, Herman Troxclair, Director of Organization. The special meeting minutes read and accepted. Minutes of all were submitted by those present. when it is due and paying off 8743; Reading Clerk, Johnny minutes of other Branches hav­ Branches having New Business The relationship between the the ship. For one thing it im­ Johnston, 53. ing New Business were accepted. read and accepted. The Agent unions of the AFL was discussed, The New Orleans previous Agent Cal Tanner reported that proves shipping and gives the men on the beach a chance to get minutes, the New Orleans finan­ the Morning Light, Hurricane, reported that due to the Cuba and it was pointed out that while out. A case in point was the cial report and the Secretary- Iberville, D. Lownsdale, War­ Victory laying up and the Gov­ each union has complete auton­ payoff of the Governor Kilby last Treasurer's financial reports were rior, Maiden Creek, Wild Ranger, ernor Kilby being transferred to omy, all are joined together by week. If it had not been for accepted. New Business of Phila­ Monarch of The Sea, Alcoa Cav­ another Port for the payoff be­ trades councils locally, and de­ the transportation ruling there delphia were referred to Head­ alier, Alcoa Runner, J. W. Cul- fore arriving in the Texas area, partments nationally, for mutual would only have been a handful quarters. All other Branches' len, and Alcoa Pilgrim were due shipping has been slow for the aid and cooperation; though of jobs on this ship, but as it New Business were accepted. in the port between now and the last two weeks. The Governor these councils and departments turned out 25 men on the beach Agent Sheppard reported that 20th of November; and the Rad- Miller will payoff the last of the have a purely advisory status. went out on her, and some of the the business of the port was in ketch—Radocean tanker—was in week, and other Waterman ships Discussion then took up the men who paid off registered and good order, but that sign-ons had port and the crewing of this ship are due to hit Port, but where duties of men in ''^each of the reshipped on her. The new reg­ fallen off with only 5 sign-ons. was indefinite. The architect's they will payoff is not certain ship's departments, and there istration rules came up for com­ However, 21 ships stopped in plans for the renovation of the yet. Seventy-four have been was lively discussion centering ment too. There were a few and were contacted in transit. Union's building at Dauphin and cast in the first two days of vot­ principally on the duties of the fellows that always want egg in The SS Charles Nordhoff, Alcoa,- Lawrence Streets, have been sent ing, and the Agent urged all to Steward's Department. The gen­ vote as soon as possible. Report eral election was then discussed their beer, but they just wanted went into the boneyard. The SS accepted. After discussion, a mo­ and Brother Aslop pointed out to sornething to beef about. A man Del Monte, Mississippi, is in drytion carried to accept the com­ the members that we are one of shipping as day man does this dock undergoing conversion to munication from the Secretary- the few unions that is run by because he wants to, and a man carry reefer cargo. Smith and Treasurer asking that the trans­ and for the rank and file; and shipping on watch also does this Johnsori's SS James Gillis is un­ portation ruling be aired througli that now, with the general elec­ for the same reason. Shipping is dergoing repairs with future the medium of the LOG and tion under way, it is the duty of good enough that men wanting status undetermined. Both ships each member to cast his ballot through discussion in the meetto ship as either day man or on will take full crews when ready and to give considerable thought to the Secretary-Treasurer in ings before final action is taken. watch can do so in a few days to go. Ten payoffs are sched­ to whom he choose to represent New York to be acted upon by a The Resolution to support the in Tampa. In fact, some of uled for the next two weeks him for the coming year. March of Dimes was accepted. Headquarters Committee. As those who criticized group reg­ with three of them Alcoas which The Headquarters' Report was XXX soon as these plans are approved are headed for the boneyard. istration were in the Hall a few NORFOLK — Chairman Wosiaccepted. Motion carried to con­ work will go ahead to complete Voting for 1949 officials is under days ago when Mobile had to be lunk, 48570; Recording Secretary, cur with the new registration called for both day men and way and a large vote is indicated the new Hall, which the Agent Kennedy, 43464; Reading Clerk, rules. The Balloting Commit­ watch men. Any way you look for the Port. Report accepted. opinioned would be among the Jones, 41772. tee's report, the Headquarters fi­ at it group registration works Patrolmen's reports accepted. finest belonging to the SIU. The Minutes of other Branches hav­ out okay—especially for men The Dispatcher reported 347 reg­ Agent worked with Brother Mat­ nancial report, and the Patrol­ ing New Business were read and man's report were accepted. The that are unable to get AB tick­ istered, and 416 shipped includ-. thews, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ accepted. There was general dis­ Dispatcher reported 179 regis­ ets because of physical handi­ ing lay-up, towboat, and stand­ urer, and New Orleans Agent cussion on the Secretary-Treas­ tered, and 57 shipped. Motion caps. The financial report was by jobs. Ship's minutes were Bull Sheppard, in New Orleans urer's communication on the carried under New Business to made. Thirty-nine men were re­ sent to the LOG.. Communica­ to straighten out negotiations transportation ruling. The new allow a man more than one with Alcoa on their Passenger ported registered, and 48 ship­ tions from the Secretary-Treas­ registration rules were accepted. voyage whether transportation is Ships. Tlie results was that all urer on the transportation clause ped. and on the New Registration wages and retroactive pay have involved or not. Motion to have The Agent reported that a com­ ^ 1 BOSTON—Chairman, H. Cash- Rules were accepted. Headquar­ been brought up to the uniform the Negotiating Committee en­ mittee was lining up a camera to man, 40383; Recording Secretary, ters resolution on the March of passenger ship scale. He asked deavor to get all inside painting take the pictures of the Marine E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, L. Dimes concurred in, and the the membership to take an active done by the sailors and not by Hospital to go with a story for One the LOG. The Resolution from Secretary-Treasurer's report to part in voting for the 1949 offi­ the shipyard. CarriedN. Johnson, 108. minute of silence observed for Headquarters was accepted. The New Business of Branches was the membership was accepted. cials, as it is the duty of every Agent's report and the Patrol­ departed Brothers. Three mem­ r^ad and accepted. The Agent's Committee's report accepted to book man to cast his vote and man's report on activities in the bers Obligated. Meeting ad­ verbal report and the Patrol­ allow Dalton H. Morgan, Robert thereby show who he would like Fort were accepted. The Dis­ journed at 8:20 P. M. with 160 man's report were accepted. The C. Niebling, Bernard Grazis, and to have represent him for the patcher reported 58 men regis­ members present. Dispatcher reported 110 regis­ Delbert H. Dean to become re­ coming year. Agent's report ac­ tered, and 43 shipped. There cepted. Motion carried un(^er tered and 34 shipped. The active. The Balloting Commit­ XXX was no New Business. General GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL Headquarters report to the mem- tee's report was accepted. Twen­ New Business to give the vvaiidiscussion followed under Good b e r s h i p, and the Secretary- ty-two men were Obligated. Mo­ resses who are on strike our sup­ MEETING, Oct. ^8 — Chairman, and Welfare. One minute of silTreasurer's financial reports for tion carried unanimously under port. Motion carried to concur Jeff Morrison: Record Secretary, (Continued on Page 15) weeks ending October 16 and 23 New Business that the new reg­ with the resolution from New R. Wilburn. A&G Shipping From Ort 19 To Nov. 1 M �Page Eight ^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridair. November 12. 1948 MEWS You Sailed The Seven Seas? Okay! Name Them, Brother Returns From Rest A stickler of a question popped up in the LOG office this week when Brother Agripino Dipasupii wrote in asking the names of the "seven seas." Admitting that he didn't know* them, he wrote; "Lots of broth­ and seas but do not refer spe­ cifically to the seven seas. The ers in a gay mood talk about information desk of the New having 'sailed the Seven Seas, York Public Library was unable have asked a number of brothers to find anything definite on it, what these are, but no one that FROM MYTHOLOGY I talked to seemed to be sure of However, the information desk the answer. of the New York Daily News "Wouldn't it be a good idea to found a reference in old Brahaprint those 'Seven Seas' in the manic lore jn which the seven seas were referred to as the LOG for the information of the waters dividing and bounding the seagoing membership?" seven land masses. Of course the Well, being a little hai'd put world was not well explored in for an answer, the LOG staff de­ those days so that has little meaning. In modern usage it cided to ask some of the boys appears to mean the seven fresh in from the ships. Brother oceans. ^ Timothy B. Moriarty, who hap­ All we can say is, you name pened to be on the fifth deck, them and they're yours! listed the Black, Caspean, Red, Yellow, Dead, Baltic, Adriatic, and North Seas, and then gave up with the conclusion that there were a lot more than seven when you started to count them. - T. Viken, a long-time Isth­ mian Bosun, named the seven Oceans: North and South Paci­ fies, North and South Atlantics, Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian Ocean. P. L. Macklin agreed. Anti-Union Topsiders -FindCrew's Spirit Unbreakable Not many of the old-line anti union Isthmian ships are left after more than a year under an SIU contract, but according to a recent report to the LOG by Scotty Aubusson, the SS Mont­ gomery City is one of them. Captain William McAdam, notorious character who has been known to strike men under his command, set the temper of this ship's recent voyage to the Far East with the general out­ look of "to hell with the Union," Aubusson said. acting as stool-pigeons on the crew. The Chief Mate rode the Bosun and the gang. With all overtime cut to the bone, there was still 100 hours of disputed overtime — most of which was collected at the payoff. Throughout the trip a multi­ tude of phony logs was pre­ pared. For instance, the Firemen divided up the cleaning of bur­ ners—-as is customary — so that each cleaned three on watch. The Chief Engineer and the First Assistant peeked in while one Fireman was cleaning his three (after having been told merely to "clean his burners"). As soon as he had completed these three, he was logged for disobeying a lawful order in that he did not clean all of them. The Skipper stated plainly that he did not like unions, and Charles Colletti, Jr. Engin­ that he and the Chief Engineer eer, whose latest ship was the would do all they could to give Bucyrus Victory, is back in the crew a bad time. In this New York looking for an­ vein he started the trip off by other ship after spending a telling the Bosun that he was short vacation with his mother not going to recognize his over­ NO SMOKING and nephew. Baby . Billy, in time. Chicago. Brother Colletti has The Chief Mate ran around been a member of the SIU The officers gave the Captain deck puffing a massive pipe and since 1943. full support in this program. logging men for smoking on deck! The Captain threatened the Cooks with logs several times because the eggs were not done to suit him. Although the Stewards Depart­ A fine example of mem­ ment had mostly old Isthmian bership action to curb per­ men, the men were learning formers was the special unionism fast, and were satisfac­ meeting called by the Depart­ tory to' the rest of the crew. ment Delegates November 2 on Three ports in India were the SS Daniel H. Lownsdale to visited: Bombay, Calcutta and deal with disrupters aboard. The Colombo. Prices were described keynote to the meeting was by Aubusson as terrific. A shot LEMME THINK struck by F. J. Gillette, Ship's of whiskey cost four rupees —Paul Gonsorchik, who after all Delegate, who served as Record­ about a dollar and thirty cents. must have dispatched more men ing Secretary when he said: The Indians, except retail houses to the seven seas than anyone "Nothing, I think, could be and beggars, were very tough on else in the SIU, opinioned they better than the educational meet­ foreigners. There seemed to be were the seven major seas—not ings in our Union Halls and on consideiable communist infiltra­ counting the oceans. the ships' to acquaint the mem­ tion in their thinking. Next we hit that repository of bership with the duties and re­ In spite of the many difficul­ odd facts and general informa­ sponsibilities of a Union Mem­ ties presented the crew, the tion, "Cut and Run" Hank, who ber, and with the importance of bosun, a young fellow named looked up from his mailing ma­ curbing performing and actions Pete Blum, proved -to be "a chine to say, "Well it's kind of detrimental to the membership damned good Union man who ' hard to figure out, but I think and the standing of the Union. tnew his job and kept peace in it means the whole world—espe­ The more education we have in the crew," Scotty concluded.. cially all the ports and by-ways Union matters the more we will off the beaten track." -stand to gain in conditions, and Apparently Hank's answer was the better we can maintain what as close as any. The American we already have." College Dictionary says,. "Seven With that the gavel sounded A newly added feature seas — The navigable waters of and the crew got down to busi­ Three stalwarts of the crew of the Daniel H. Lownsdale, to the pages of the SEA­ the world." The World Almanac ness. The meeting was held at Waterman coastwise ship, pause in their work for a bit of FARERS LOG is the comic and the Information Please Al­ 8:30 A- M., after leaving Miami, coffee. No names were enclosed with the pictures submitted manac list some eighteen oceans and was attended by all hands. strip "Seafare." LOG car­ to the LOG by W. J. Barnes. Sam Vatis presided as Chair­ toonist Eddy 'Smith is the man. The meeting commenced man responsible for most of with the ship'.s delegate giving a the humorous shipboard in­ review of past and present per­ cidents depicted to date, with forming. The crew was then FELTORE, Sept. 12 — Chair­ down his order for needed items. Delegate. W. Grant elected by a few assists from Jim asked if they did not think it man WUliam Fields; Recording The meeting asked Brother acclamation. There was general was time to call a halt to all of Lowney, but Brother Smith Secretary Jesse D. Baugher. A Thompson to explain the beefs discussion under Good and Wel­ this. is willing to forsake his few hours were reported dis­ on the ship to officials in the fare, One minute of silence in Several members took part in puted in the Deck Department. Hall. Minute's silence for de­ memoi-y of departed Brothers. monopoly on what takes discussion which resulted in the Under New Busine.ss, motions parted Brothers. place in the panels. S. & S, decision that examples would were made to check the ice MAIDEN CREEK, Sept. 13— have to be made of those guilty. Any Seafarers nursing boxes and storerooms before Chairman Frank Van Dusen; Re­ The first offender, totally in com­ ideas which might prove in­ leaving port, to ask the Captain cording Secretary H. Vickery. petent in his work, .was fined $15 teresting and humorous to in "post the slopche.st pricfe list, Minutes of Sept. 5 were read with the understanding that he the -membership can bring and for the Ship's Delegate to and accepted. Delegate's reports leave the ship. them to life in the LOG by get copies of the Ore line agree­ were made and accepted. Under 5, 5. submitting their ideas to Two other men held guilty of ment. C. L. Omohundro was WILLIAM SEATON, Sept. 5— New Business motion carried lesser offenses were fined $5. Eddy Snuth, SEAFARERS elected Ship's Delegate. Engine Chairman Burnstine; Recording that the repair list be accepted LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New The crew went on record as Delegate, Bill Thompson spoke Secretary P. S. Parker. The after corrections and additions. York. N. Y. being all out in favor of eli­ briefly on the Taft-Hartley Law Delegates reported all membere Motion that the slopchest be minating performing, and de­ You don't have to be a pointing out that it was intended in good standing. Under New checked for prices, sizes, and cided that heavy fines would be cartoonist, or even a rea­ to break the Hiring Hall and Business there was a motion by quality for the benefit of the exacted against those who broke sonable facsimile. Just jotthe Union. He then discussed W. Grant and seconded, by oncoming crew, and that the old the ship's rule. The crew en­ 4own the idea in -Mquence the shortage in dishes, and the James Cox that Delegates draw cigarettes be replaced with fresh dorsed the principal of a clean and send : it along. ' Then ' need for new mattresses; and up a repair list.. Motion by ones. Motion that sheets of cor­ ship. - The action-»f the mieeting watch the LOG for the re-^: asked the Steward to inform the A» H al m.e s and seconded by rect size frr mattresses be. 'or- was signed by the Delegates and • suits. crew when the company turned j John Messick' to elect a Ship's all full bobk members present. {Conthi-aed -on Page 9) ' • 'vV--- I Lownsdale Men Knuckle Down Performers Gagsters Wanted Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings �THE SEAFARERS LOG FridAir, Morember 12, 1948 Page Nine Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief (Continued from Page 8) dered. The Deck Department recommended that any overtime collected for the Mate working on deck be turned over to the Day man. Vote of thanks given the Cooks. t, i, CAPE MOHICAN. Sept. 5— Chairman Tuczowski; Record­ ing Secretary Robinson. The Deck Delegate reported minor beefs, and stated that low men would get more overtime. The Engine Delegate and Stewards Delegate, Brother Tresnick. re­ ported no beefs, members in good standing. Brother Tuczow­ ski was elected Ship's Delegate under New Business. Motions carried to paint out the laundry and fix the washing machine. Under Good and Welfare the Ship's Delegate was asked to check the laundi-y for cleanli­ ness every day, the watch was -a.sked to leave the messroom clean at night; and the 8-12 OS was instructed as to his sani­ tary duties. One minute of sil­ ence for departed Brothers. XXX NEW LONDON. Sept. 3— Chairman W. Lawton; Record­ ing Secretary Edward Vilbert. Previous minutes were ac­ cepted. It was reported that the letter referring to miscon­ duct of Cooks' had not yet been sent, and that the Pumpman's beef had been settled. The Delegates reported on standing of membership. Motion carried under New Business that the Ship's Delegate ask the Captain to write a letter for each man registering for the draft. Mo­ tion to have the Ship's Delegate send ^a radiogram to the Hall to request an organizer to come aboard in Jersey. Under Good and Welfare there was discus­ sion of the failure of milk and bread to be brought aboard in Texas. Chairman Lawton spoke on the $10 General Fund As­ sessment. Minute of silence for lost Brothers. to clean the lounge, the Engine Department to take care of the laundry, and the Stewards De­ partment to take care of the pantry. The Sanitary man in the Engine Department was asked to keep quarters clean, and the Steward volunteered to furnish cleaning gear. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. i X tROBIN TRENT. Sept. 28— Chairman George Allen: Record­ ing Secretary George Leidemann. Old business included reading of previous minutes, and report by Stewards Department Delegate on minor beef that would be turned over to Patrol­ man. Under New Business mo­ tion by Curt Nelson and sec­ onded by Bosun J. Sensor to check stores that are condemned. Motion by Ira Myers to have innerspring mattresses put aboard for entire crew. Seconded by F. Townsend. Carried. Mo­ tion by Steward, seconded by G. Allen, to move Cooks to second deck. Motion lost. Discussion under Good and Welfare in­ cluded repair list, cleaning foc'sles before leaving ship and issuance of linen. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. nrvM/'r Sept. e \ OA r-u • MS PONCE. 24—ChairSTEEL DIRECTOR. Sept. 19 '"a" Switzer; Recording SecChairman William E. Logan; T- Nelson. The Deck Recording Secretary James R. Delegate reported a beef pendMurran. The Engine Delegate' upon arrival. Motion under recommended' that action be New Business that the Union be taken against crewmembers informed that the Deck Delegate, guilty of actions unbecoming a J- Henault. has carried out" his Union Brother. Motion carried responsibilities to the satisfacunder New Business that PO t">n of the crew, and _that he Messman put in '12 hours for trouble with the Captain is the the Third Mate painting his result of a personal grudge. Mo­ room. Motion that anyone drunk tion by Hernandez that if the at payoff be fined $50. Motion Captain tries to hard-time the Delegate, the articles be termi­ that Patrolman be asked to nated in Ponce and suitable ac­ speak to Chief Mate about the tion taken. Under Education, medical attention given un­ Brother, Sullivan asked that licensed men. Under Good and copies of new agreements be put Welfare there was discussion on on board, and that bulletin board the feeding of extra persons in and rack for Union literature be the crew messroom in foreign placed aboard. The repair list poi-ts, and on the repair list. One minute of silence for Brothers was discussed, under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence lost at sea. for lost Brothers. SANTOBE. Sepi. 26 —Chair­ man G^rge Hose; Recording Secretary Paul Lawrence. Dele­ gates reported on the standing of members in their departments. Accepted. Under New Business motion carried to recommend Bpsun Cqmelius Moll for a full book, Five bbokriien agreed to sign his rfeicdmmendation. Under Gopd giid Welfare it was arraitgdd for the Deck Department XXX AFOUNDRIA, Oct. 6 —Chair­ man Edward Szarlhe; Recording Secretary R. Lauger. No beefs were reported by the Delegates. Motion under New Business that all overtime be squared away with the Delegates, and that no one go to the department heads to argue their overtime as that is a Delegate's job. Carried. Mo­ tion by the Electrician, seconded by E. Szarythe that a standard brand of syrup, such as Karo, be carried next trip. The meeting went into Good and Welfare where the Deck Delegate, Augie Zazzaro, suggested that all laun­ dry be hung in the laundry room to dry. Guidry and Coralty asked that it be hung outside of the recreation room. The Steward's Delegate. Rafael Padilla asked that the crew cooperate in keep­ ing thg crew's messroom clean. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. X X X THOMAS CREl AP. Oct. IDChairman Cau<-ey; Recording Secretary Kuhn. Brotiier Wagner was elected Ship's Delegate. Mo;;^ tion under New Business that the New York Public Healtii Department be asked to make : rat survey of the ship. Motion carried to have the medicine and slopchests checked by the Dele­ gates and Patrolman upon ar­ rival. General discussion fol­ lowed under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. MEWTRANSPOOTATION RULE. (S UP FOR, RE-EXAMIMATIOM BYTHE MEMBERSHIP. A FEW WEEKS AGO Vot; WERE ASKEPYCJUR OPlNlOM C?F THE PROPOSED UNIFORM REG­ ISTRATION RULES .SINCE ADOPreoBY ALL. BRANCMES . IN ORDER. It) GET THE MEMBER­ SHIP'S SUGSESTIOAJS AdDRECo^^.MEA/piUlOltS BEFORE T; i .MA : rER WAS SlyBAAlTTEpTb COA^TWiOE. VOT^- A/OWl ,TWE-rR4»JSfD|ZTAnOAj G?0ESricW IS SURiilT'tHD T&R VoUR. ClFllJlO^;. IF MAVESOAI^TH/A/GIb •SEND IT ifJ. TH/NK Witi. HAVE Aft/ BFFECroWTHE PiNAL DlSPOSlTlO/U CFlHE PROBLEM. CUT and RUN By HANK XXX JEAN LAFITTE. Sept. 26— Chairman Smith; Recording Sec­ retary Roy Gilmore. Brother Charles Busch elected Ship's Delegate. Under Old Business the previous minutes were read and accepted. The Ship's Dele­ gate was instructed to take up the matter of an adequate sup­ ply of cigarettes with the Cap­ tain. The Delegates reported on the standing of the members. Under New Business, motion , carried to have the domestic ! tanks cleaned and cemented and lines cleaned. Under Good and Welfare, Brother Busch stated that he had taken up the matter of candy in the slopchest with the Port Captain, and found that the shortage was due to hot weather. It was decided that if the Deck Department didn't find time to paint the Stewards De­ partment quarters the non-food handlers in the Stev/ards Depart­ ment would do it. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4, 4. S. GOVERNOR GRAVES. Oct. 3 —Chairman Frank Albore; Re­ cording Secretary L. Nicholas. Previous minutes and Delegates' reports accepted. Motion carried under New Business that a joint repair list be drawn up by De­ partmental Delegates. Motion that no one pay off till all beefs ar? settled and the ship cleaied by the Patiolman. Under Good and Welfare it was suggested that the libi-ary be changed, and that everyone staj"^ sober at the payoff. One minute of silence in respect for depaited Brothers. XXX JOHN B. WATERMAN. Sept. 9 —Chairman L. Mclnnes; Record­ ing Secretary Charles Peters. The Deck and Engine Delegates reported considerable disputed ovei-time. There was no New Business. Under Good and Wel­ fare the repair list was checked. Under discussion it was asked that more ice cream be served, and that caimed ham and a bet­ ter brand of coffee be made available for night lunch. It was suggested that an adequate sup­ ply of DDT be put on board. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Gtood shipping is still hitting our town. Regular company ships, the new tankers and the many orgcuiizing jobs which the membership have quickly taken have been coming through with the goods. When the West Coast strike is settled soon there'll be many SIU ships moving again out there—with, we hope, enough SIU men available for every one of them. Meanwhile, the East Coast AFL longshoremen strike, we feel, won't last longer than two weeks. (Hope we won't have to take the rope—like Roper—on this.) Brother John Campbell just sailed in from a trip... Accord­ ing to their letter dated October 24, Brothers Paul Gay, Vasco Baucom and Thomas Freeland are on the beach in Port Said, Egypt, receiving hospitalization, and appreciating the fact that they had a few September-dated LOGS to read... From Galves­ ton, Texas, Seafarer Thomas. Walker, who says he's following in his father's footsteps, has requested to receive the weekly LOG so his father, a pro=union man and a sailor way bade before the 1904 Baltimore fire, can read of the seafaring life as it is today. XXX Last week Brothers Steve Carr and Joe Clurman were plenty happy that so many labor-hating Tafl-Hartleyites re­ ceived their much-deserved unemployment papers—thanks to the votes of the members in labor unions... Here are some of the oldtimers who may still be in town: A. Williams, A. Costa. W. Philip. Nathan Robertson. J. Naylor, E. Steele. D. Jessup. Charles Patraiker, L. W. Ball. A. Dudde. C. Burns, T. Toohy. E. Robinson, Fredrick Miller. T. Gilham. R. E. Jackson, M. Sterne. Guy Whitehurst, C. Jurewicz and George Brazil. Here nre a few more new sea novels. The Restless Voyage :y Stanley Porteus, published by Prentice Hall, $2.75 ... Mysteries and Adventures Along the Atlantic Coast by Edward Snow; Dodd, Mead Co., $4.00... On November 15 the Barnes Company will publish A Treasury of Sea Stories compiled by Gordon Aymar, illustrated by Rockwell Kent, containing fictional and factual nautical stories... The following brothers will be receiving the weekly LOG free of cost to their homes: John Lunn of Pennsyl­ vania, Barney Swearingen of Florida, James Ray of North Caro­ lina, John Dixon of California, Edward Carton of Florida, Harold Bullock of Pennsylvania. News Item. Washingfon—Gonorrhea can now be prevented by taking a single pill of penicillin within a few hours after exposure. Dr. Harry Eagle of the National Insiilutes of Health. U.S. Public Health Service, reported... Commenting on this we'll say that shipboard medicine chests should be furnished with these pills in great quantity. We believe, however, it may take years and lots of red tape before this newly-devel­ oped treatment can be made available to freighter medicine chests. We may be wrong. Steps may have been taken, or will be taken, to provide the ships of our merchant marine with such penicillin pills. J. -v' . �Paire Ten T HE SEAF AR ERS LOG Fridtir, November 12, 1948 THE MraiBERSHIP SPEAKS Crew, Like Filly^lieu Bird, Only Knows Where It's Been Jack Of All Trades Noonday 'Sun' Not Bright He's Port Engineer's Son the Captain Bligh days of long To the Editor: idainfully. That is all they got ago. The only way that you can "Heyday" is everyday aboard make another trip on the Noon­ 'out of him. After reading in the LOG of the SS Noonday! day is to get on the good side Now our main purpose in writ­ Red's story of the "Mission to of the Oiler on the 4 to 8—then Upon coming aboard the Noon­ ing this letter is to find out if the Far East," we find we have something can be done to remedy he will give his permission. day in Orange, Texas, the gang /just about the same conditions this situation. But should you be a good began asking for the usual in­ aboard this scow, the SB Michael, Union man and a true Seafarer, formation about how this is, and you are put on the list as ex­ HANG OVER BEEFS as prevailed aboard Red's Mis­ how that is. They were quickly pendible. This Oiler has been on sion San Fernando. This ship is a Carras tanker informed that this was this, and the Noonday for three years, and From the beginning of this with offices in New York. Al­ that was that. . he thought he could run things trip we have had the same old though we, the Deck and Engine And this is what was what:.- till the eagle-eyed boys from mystery as to where we were Delegates, joined the ship in Beware of the Mate, for he is a Galveston arrived and hell began going, where we were at. It sure Galveston, she is from New York very dangerous fellow. He will to pop. has fouled up the messroom navi­ and had quite a few beefs on come into a room and beat gators. As to asking any of the her from the previous trip to WANTED PAY hell out of the gang if they . Mates for any of this informa­ Montreal. The Galveston Patrol­ don't walk a chalk line. And The first to get fired was tion, a guy might just as well man told us that this company please remember that a fair-eyed "Cornbread" the Chief Electri-. was still imder the process of duck his head in a bucket of salt Jerry DeMeo, recently of water. You'd get the same satis­ being organized. the SS Evangeline, is a hsmdy Oiler and a couple of other boys cian. He was eagle-eyed and not faction. Things are getting out of con­ man to have around in a pinch. will tell the Chief Engineer blue-eyed. The Chief did not However, our main beef at the trol because of the Captain's During a trip aboard the everything that goes on among like him because he wouldn't work for nothing. Next to be . present time is all this mystery policy of causing dissension Evangeline. Brother DeMeo the crew. fired was the Delegate, because If you feel like talking about about our mailing addresses. among the crew, his failure to pinch-hitted as telephone op­ he took care of Union beefs in . About ninety percent of us are extend the common courtesy of erator during an emergency. th& way things are run, remem­ proper fashion. Then came married men and have families giving us a mailing address, and On the articles he was listed ber that the Chief Engineer hap­ Charlie and Bill, the Wipers, or girl friends that we would like his cynical and oppressive atti­ as AB. He's handy in the pens to be the Port Engineer's son. He is' a slave driver from who crossed the blue-eyed Oiler. Engine Room, loo. to hear from occasionally. tude. We fear that if this trip lasts We are leaving Rotterdam toThe only boys that were able • day, according to the sailing much longer, morale will be to make another trip were the Of ' board, and are bound for the broken down altogether. blue-eyed boys. The Chief made • great vmknown. The Delegates course we are hoping for a I am an ardent reader of the To the Editor: the remark that any man who were instructed by the crew to short trip and a signed agree­ SEAFARERS LOG and, by this . find out from the Captain, if ment with this company. I am taking the time to write knowledge of your official publi­ bothered Brother Sanchez was possible, a definite mailing ad­ Our ship's meetings are being and thank you sincerely for bothering him, and that he had cation, I feel a kinship with your dress. , After they had stated held regularly in addition to fired more than one crew for try­ their business to him, he simply educational meetings. We have the solidarity your Union and its Union. Therefore it makes me ing to pull him off the ship. Of leaned back and laughed dis- tried to work out and rectify membership are showing in help­ feel good inside to hear about your answering an appeal for course to lose him would be to our problems through the me­ ing my International union in its help. Thanks again. lose his source of information. dium of these meetings; but un­ time of need. This letter is being written So beware of Marcine Langley, My International has a proud der the circumstances there is not much more that we can do, record of assisting others and I with the approval of my Local's Chief Engineer of the SS Noon­ day. He will drive hell out of and not much chance to settle know that all officials of the entire membership. Martin Rose, President you unless you have blue eyes. things through the department AFL and other branches of our Local 396. ILGWU Cornbread MacCormaek great Labor movement have a heads. > To the Editor: Oswego, N. Y. similar record. Bill Quinn Right now we are having quite After having spent five years a few beefs that' will have to as an officer in the Merchant wait until we get back to the THREE MEN, THREE DEPARTMENTS ON THE SEATRAIN HAVANA Marine, I was enraged to hear the anti-miion propaganda being states. spread over the college campus C. L. Davie of the University of MassachuC. J. Quinol setts against maritime labor. J. R. Gordon I am now a senior at the Uni(Ed. Note: A contract has • versity, and have chosen the been signed with this com­ maritime Hiring Hall system as a topic for -a lengthy editorial pany.) aimed at nullifying the one^ sided views expressed by a - majority of the faculty. Since I LIKEB MEDICAL have not been sailing recently, I AID RECEIVED have lost many contacts with IN BALTIMORE the industry and former ship­ mates. Thus I am writing you To the Editor: for some of your publications ' and any statistical data that I I was in the Marine Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for two can use in such an editorial. One of the seamen's unions' months. I would like to tell the most serious enemies 'today is a membership through the med­ mis-informed public. I hope, by ium of the LOG of the excellent • clearly displaying our side of the treatment I received. picture, to eirlighten this public There was never a time that ' concerning pre-union treatment the nurses hesitated to come of seamen, and to contrast this when I called. Everything pos­ with their status at the present sible was done to hasten my re­ time. I intend especially to em­ covery. When a man is sick and phasize the non-partisan policies needs help, it means everything of the Hiring Hall. to feel that the doctors and Any help you can give me nurses take an interest in him would be deeply appreciated. .. instead of in how much money he has—as might possibly be Robert Norwood the case in a private hospital. (Ed. Note: Union educational I appreciate the opportunity of literatxire and copies of the telling of the good treatment I Representing three departments on the Seatrain. Havana are Glen Vinson, OS, tightening LOG are being sent to Mr. received. a brake on a freight CM; J. Johnson, FWT, knob-twirling in thq engine room: and J. Hutchins, Clyde Baumgardner, Sr. StewMd, just posing on the Seatrain pier in Edgewater, N. J. Pics sent in by Brother Vinson. Norwood with our best wishes.) To the Editor: Garment Local Prexy Thanks SIU f Elequests Data To Rebut Anti-Labor Dogma On Campus I �Friday. NoYdmBer 12, 1948 THE.SEAFARERS FOR THE ATLANTA FROM THE ATLANTIC LOG Page Eleven Practical Jokes Of Allen Officers Find Cool Audience Among Crew To the Editor; While the Isthmian ship Atlanta City was "flying down to Rio" recently a trolling line brought forth the fine porpoise specimen being displayed by the crew. All agrin over their catch, the men are, kneeling — Tony Aligara, Utility; Pat Cain, OS; Jesus Fernandez, 2nd Cook. Back row — Sam Cessna, AB; Jim Hicks, FWT; Red Baron, AB; William Mellow, Deck Eng.; L. Armentano, OS; L. Piker, Jr. Eng.; W. Brewer, Chief Cook. Log-A-Rhythms The Life For Me By BILL GILSTRAP Love there's been and lust enough and bitterness and lying; Hard roads and stony ways I think it was he trod. But all there is to hear now is the low waves sighing, And the whispering winds that makes the sea-grass nod. Perhaps she knew enough of hate to need the thought of dying; She swam alone at twilight out beyond the breakers rim. Her dirge is the fluted driftings of a seagull's crying, The gurgling tidepools tone her funeral hymn. Yes, joy there's been and flaming scorn and loneliness and trying; Now she drifts in coral gardens, dreamless and deep. Her chalice, the moving water-weeds, the ebb tides' plying; The searing grief's forgotten and all that's left is sleep. Reports Jean As 'One Swell Ship' The Summary To the Editor: By FRANK BOYNE Sing hi! sing ho! for the briney deep. You can keep your cattle and keep your sheep; Yes, keep your farms with their rustic charms; The life for me is in Neptune's arms. It's the deep blue sea for me. Out on the sea where the breeze is fair, Where the tang of salt permeates the air. And the gulls fly high in the azure sky, \7here the ocean swells go rolling by. This is the life for me. ^ With the scintillating stars at night, God's patterns ever shining bright. The silvern dust of the milky way. And the soft moonlight on the waters play. God's work for all to see. Out here you know there's a God above; In the rays of the sun is the warmth of his love. How oft have I itood as the night turned to dawn, And watched overawed as a new day was born. Out here on the sea. You can talk of nostalgia for your home and hearth, Whilst I travel on to the ends of the earth; To the north, to the south, to the east and the west, With the gentle heave of old Neptune's breast. I'll feel forever free. 4, ; I. . .^1.1 I want to warn our Brothers I Flitting a shell in the cham­ who pull into the city docks in ber he took a shot at what he There was never a dull mo­ Houston to watch themselves at I called a sea hawk, then leaving ment aboard the Isthmian ship, night, as seamen have been hav- j the shell in the chamber he I. William H. Allen. It was a hec­ ing trouble here for quite a long started to spin it. Suddenly he put the gun against his temple tic and hilarious trip from the time. and pulled the trigger. He scared One of the ABs did not make time we signed on her in March the hell out of his .wife all right the ship in New Orleans, and till we paid off in the Gulf on as a result we sailed all the for she thought it was loaded. September 17. way to Bombay shorthanded. Al­ Later on when I thought of the We left a drydock in Balti­ though we could have picked incident I wished it had been. more for Tampa and the Gulf up a man in Alexandria, the We were required to steer bridge in all to load. In Houston we had our Captain stated that he had no from the flying kinds of weather. The only over­ first serious trouble. Four of the intention of doing so. head protection we had all the Deck Department were jumped RUSSIAN ROULETTE way to Bombay was a torn-up by a bunch of jerks who worked The Skipper seemed to be a canvas, although it rained nearly them over with lengths of chain. As a result W. Edwards, Afe, and pretty good guy up till the all the time. Robert French had to be hos­ time we left the States, then we A TORRENT pitalized. Edwards had six or really got a rude awakening. eight stitches taken in his head, He delighted in shooting at sea It rained so hard one night and French had to check in the gulls. His wife was on board that Edwards had to stand in Galveston Marine Hospital with all the way down the coast, and front of the gyro repeater in or­ a broken jaw. The otjjer two on one occasion he came up on der that Davies, who was on the boys only suffered a few bruises the bridge with his .38. wheel, could see it. We could not move down below as the Captain had taken the wheel off to prevent the Mates from doing just that in foul weather. Going through the Dead Sea it was blistering hot. I had my cot on number three hatch. Someone threw ice cold water on me from the bridge. Looking up I saw the Captain, Chief Mate and Purser looking down and laughing. Since the Purser was the practical joker aboard, I thought he had done it, so I cussed him out. The Old Man yelled down, "Look out, boy! We have a log book on this ship!" This statement was followed with more water being thrown on me. As I was perspiring free­ ly in the heat, and the water was like ice, it sure woke me up. As my linen was soaked by this time, I tore it off the cot and went to the Steward and demanded dry linen. The Stew­ ard gave it to me and went to the Captain and blew his top about the moronic sense of hu­ mor of the so-called officers and gentlemen aboard ship. Later I W. W. Bunker, Fireman on Ihe Isthmian ship William H. found out that the Skipper was Allen, shows off his eight foot playmate. Shot was by Jerry the one who had thrown the Lonski, the only one who was brave enough to venture near. water. Ship was in Calcutta at the time. JAMMED UP This is the score, boys: On my tropical run to San Juan, Puerto Rico I met some of the boys on the beach. My desire was to join them and say hello to the gals. But when I registered at the Hall I saw the SS Jean on the board calling for two ABs. JUST MARRIED^ WANTS BRIDE TO READ LOG To the Editor: My folks have been receiving the LOG regularly and enjoy it very much. They save all the issues for me till I get home. Just recently, however, I've got­ ten married; so I wish you would have the LOG sent to my new address in.Pontiac, Michigan. I truly wish you could meet my wife, for she is a very fine person. I know she'll enjoy reading the LOG. Well, I hope to be on the coast shipping out soon. Dwaine Lassen (Ed. Note: The LOG is being sent to your new address as you request.) The Piurser got himself in quite a jam in Bombay w'hen ' The 9:00 o'clock call came and he attempted to peddle 4 guns 'and 415 rounds of ammunition. no one took the jobs. - Red Mich­ The man he contacted to do ael told me, "Here's the job for business with happened to be a you!" As he always does, he cop, and the local papers made twisted my arm, and I took the quite a story out of it. They job. One of my buddies, Eliseo stated that over 200 men posing Santiago, who came off a Water­ 'as tally clerks' and stevedores man ship with me, told be he in the raid netted four pistols would go with me and so he did. with 415 rounds of ammunition, My first meal on the ship was one rifle with 150 shells (this reaUy a joy. The Chef told me was the Skipper's), and one other not to be scared to eat, and so I i weapon (which, so help me, was dug in. His grub has so much I the Steward's air-rifle), and a flavor that if one is in a hurry quantity of cosmetics. he will bite his finger-s! If you According to the stories in the fellows want to get fat for the papers it looked as though they holidays and pick up some were going to put the Purser change for your pockets, join the against a wall and see how much SS Jean. lead they could pump into him. The boys elected me Deck The trial came up the 25th of Delegate. I had a chat with the June when we were at sea. Up­ Mate and he is a swell guy to on arrival in Calcutta we fouT«i get along with if you use a fair that he had received a fourapproach. The Old Man gives us month sentence. all the cigarettes and money we He got out in three months want. though. I saw him later in Bal­ She has a fine crew in all De­ timore. He had no words of love partments. . Right now the Mate for his fellow officers for whom has offered to cooperate in hav­ he had taken the rap, as several ing the ship made ship-shape. of them had been in on the deaL Join the SS Jean. You can't go They knocked the Purser while wrong. he was in the clink and even Ivon Vante drank his beer. Deck Delegate Jerry Lonski !i �THE SEAFARERS Pag* Twalve Seafarer Attending School Finds Faculty Needs Union LOG Friday. Ne*«tnlMr 12, 1948 Ilie Glad Hand one of our club meetings she was damning organized labor to • ^ Well, I got myself an oar, the point that even Joe Stalin threw it over my shoulder, and would have given her a nod. I headed inland. As I was travel­ don't mind telling you that I ing through the fair little town let her have it with both bar­ of Moccassin Bend a local yokel rels. I am expecting to be asked me what it was. Driving labeled a communist any day the blade of the oar down into now. the ground I grasped his hand Speaking of the coming elec­ and said, "Howdy, neighbor! This tion, I know each and every is the place I've been looking member is awaiting the outcome. for." But what ever it may be, I Getting away from the sea know the SIU will hold a true I am here in Chattanooga going course. to school. Yep! I decided to During my career at sea I take up my GI Bill of Rights, served nearly three years in the as I used to be in the Navy. Navy and two-and-a-half in Hie Whether it's a soft shoe You might say I am getting my Merchant Marine. During nearly danc^e or the beginning of a book learning so I can be a big- eighteen months of that time I glaff hand routine, nobody shot someday. But that is not was a member of the Union. The knows. Anyhow, it gave Char­ the reason for this letter. SIU taught me more of the Here in the southern blue benefits of a democracy than all lie Ferret, Assistant Electrician ridges, where the air is almost the history books written since on the Alcoa Patriot, a reason for having his picture taken. as fresh as a sea breeze, I miss Plato. Shot '^as by Harry Thompson, xny SEAFARERS LOG and the AS A MAN Fireman on the ship. news about all the good guys In closing I will say that I that I once sailed with. Maybe if I had my LOG I could go met the best that America has SEAFARER IN ARMY down to the Tennessee River, to offer in the SIU. There you ASKS SHIPMATES •which is close by, and feel a are accepted upon the basis of little bit at home once again. what you are as a man, and not TO DROP A LINE Besides I need the LOG to sup­ how thick your pocketbook is To the Editor: port the many arguments that or what side -of the tracks you I haven't been receiving the come from. I have here in school. LOG for quite sometime, so The school teachers are pre­ Now I am turning from the perhaps you did not get my dominantly anti-union. Instead sea to seek an education. I be­ change of address. of admitting that they are gross­ lieve it is rightly mine, and that As you know I'm in the army. ly underpafd for their services— it should be available in a like I volunteered in June because I for reasons that I attribute to manner to all of you. didn't have very much hope sheer ignorance—they cling to I would like to know if it is that the merchant seamen would the idea that they're just the still possible to obtain all of the be deferred, and I joined in or­ forgotten cream of aristocracy. SEAFARERS LOGS in book der to get it over with. All they need is a damn good form. If so please let me know Since being in the army I democratic Union to represent as soon as possible. have gone quite a long way. I Keep a sharp look-out, g. true will attend OCS (Officers Can­ them. course and steady as she goes! didate School) about the first of NO ORGANIZER Jim McGuffin 1949. Please ask any of my old (Ed. Note: If you -will send shipmates who may read this Don't get me wrong though. I'm not up here trying to or­ your address we wiU put you to write me and let me know ganize the teachers of the State on the mailing list for the how everything is going out on of Tennessee. But topics on la­ LOG. As to back issues: Bound the deep blue sea. bor and management crop up volumes back through 1946 are My present address is. Lead­ now available at $2.50 each. ers Course, 23rd Arm'd Engin­ very often in a classroom. Just- a little incident that hap­ They are boimd six months to eers Bn., 3rd Arm'd Division, pened here last week will serve the volume, which makes live Fort Knox, Kentucky. as an example. With the ap­ volumes in alL and can be Alvin L. McDowell proaching national election, we obtained by writing the LOG •are holding a dummy election office, 51 Beaver Street, Ne-where on November 2 to see who York 4, N. Y.) would be chosen for President. One of the teachers made a talk about our wonderful democracy, its rights, its benefits, and how high the standard of living is here compared to that of other governments. Yet a couple of days ago in To the Editor: Reports SS Beachcomber 'Launched' Front Texas Bar To the Editor: Asks Relief For Cramped San Juan Hall RETIRED, SIU MAN LIVING ON PRAIRIE :WANTS THE LOG To the Editor: ^ I am a retired Seafarer as of a few months back, and am now , Jiving on the prairie in Canada. I never hear any news about the seafarers I once knew; nor am I able to keep track of Union activities. Therefore I would like to have you send the LOG to me here. I will appreciate it very much as it is the only medium through which I can hope to keep track of what is going on. Glen Seeley Manitoba, Canada (Ed. Note: The LOG is on its way to the prairie.) ttcvoe Being a newcomer to the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico I feel that other members who have never been to this Port are un­ aware of conditions at this Hall. It is no longer than the Dis­ patcher's office in New York. I want to call your attention to this matter as I feel that other members probably don't know about it unless they've been down here. Shipping is cer­ tainly good enough to warrant something better. As it is, there is no privacy for the pie-cards at all, no place to read without someone walking on your feet, no place to write a letter; in fact, it is impossible to relax in the Hall at all, as the chairs are all worn out. And, of course, there is not sufficient room to hold meetings. As I sit at the Agent's desk writing this, my chair is jammed against the toilet door. Everyone is doing the best he can with what he has, but I-can tell you we have damn little to do with! I hope you will pub­ lish this letter in the LOG, Aubry Thurrnan To Ihe Editor: tation. Victor Bonet, Third Cook off the Ponce, just flew in from Florida where he was in the hospital in Miami. A few of the Brothers have been flying down to San Juan to get a ship. They say ship­ ping's slower than slow in the big Atlantic ports. Shipping has been good all right down here; and from the look of things should be that way until Christ­ mas at least. Bill Barrett met his Brother, Bob, the other night in one of the ginmills. Bob piled off the One night last week, while enjoying a quiet beer in the Texas Bar, one of the young beauties sidled up to me and whispered in my ear that she was going to Washington to see President Truman and ask him to build a special ship for the San Juan Beachcombers. Accord­ ing to her specifications it would be some shipi. Well, I looked around and there were sixteen beachcombers in the bar, and each deck rating was present with a couple of members of the Stewards De­ partment as well. All were en-, joying a heave ahead, and I heard that most of them paid cash. "Red" Morgan was there and Walter Larson, Joe Henault, Tommy Chambers, Bill Thomp­ son, Johnny Dean, and T. Kato, to mention but a few. The boys are on the move again. "Whitie" Anderson just shipped out on the Monarch of the Seas, and Thompson on the Dorothy. Spurlock has almost shipped "Red" Morgan on the ship he was on, and now both Suzanne. He's been talking to brothers live at the Sanchez Morgan for an hour now — even Hotel in Puerta de Tierra. offered to buy his pots and pans. Special note:' Brother Spurlock Pat Dunphy looked the board failed in his attempts to ship over in the Hall and seeing no Brother Morgan, so Morgan can jobs sat bravely down to rest. still be found in his usual Tony (Chico) Gonzalez paid haunts. off the Jean and shipped on the Where oh where is the pretty Rosario as Bosun. His Brother, motor vessel Ponce? It' was ru­ Pablo, is Bosun on the Bull Line mored that she would be in San ship Kathryn. I saw Sal Colls, Juan about November 1. Now the Agent, pass—and I mean she has sli-ayed off again, and pass—the skid row yesterday. He nobody seems to know when didn't even see the boys! Red she'll get back to sunny Puerto Spurlock, after his day's work is Rico. done at the Hall, hies it home It looks like Sal Colls was to his shack in Catano. Tony right. I'll have a long wait if Viera, the San Juan Patrolman, I stick it out for the Ponce to is usually hoofing it up and down get back. Oh well, that's life! the waterfront covering the Keep her steady between the ships. You can bet the mem­ anchors. bership gets real SIU represen­ Woody Lockwood �THE SEAFARERS Friday. NovembM 12# 1948 LOG Page Thirieea Membership Comments Oh Transportation Rule t ; Says Principles Should Guide Stand On Rule To the Editor: HAPPY WITH THE WHOLE WORLD , >> / Since the Union rule call­ ing for men to take trans­ portation money and pile off after a trip ending in a port other than the payoff port went into effect, many opin­ ions pro and con have been expressed in the LOG and at membership meetings. On this page is a sampling of membership opinions. Arguments for and against the rule are given almost equal space. Brothers hav­ ing points to add on the sub­ ject are urged to write to the SEAFARERS LOG. ^ Several branches report that their shipping picture is de­ finitely being benefited by the operation of the transportation i-uling. They indicate that the job-turnover is speeded up a good deal. Anybody interested in job security must be pretty tickled to hear that. Of course, I realize that it is sometimes a real hardship for men to get off a ship before they have a stake made. But it is damn sure a hardship to be stuck on the beach with no jobs turn ing over and no money at all in your pockets. So it looks like it all boils down to this: No matter what we finally decide to do there's going to be hardship for somebody. A choice has to be made. In that case let's forget about the hardship for the time being and decide on principle. The ob­ vious principle at stake seems to be this: As a result of years of negotiating and Union action we have a transportation clause in our agreements which acknowl­ edges the responsibility of the company to get a man back to the area in which he shipped. STIFFEN FIGHT*""" If many members refuse their transportation money when it is offered to them, they will go on record as indicating that the transportation clause is not really needed, and will make it difficult in. future negotiations to retain the clause at all. That would please the com­ panies very much and beat the membership out of a lot of money in the long run. It looks to me like we had better keep our transportation ruling as it is, take our money and re-iegister. Gene Nowokunski Chico Erazo of the LaSalle, Waterman, seems to be at peace with the entire world as he takes it easy while his ship was in Manila recently. - Picture was taken by Ludovico Agulto. the "Manila Watch," who sent it to the LOG. Brother Agulto stated that he tried to reach Chico with the picture but the ship sailed early. It's in the LOG office if Brother Erazo wants to pick it up. Trinity Crewmen Ask Referendum To the Editor: After reading the LOG of Oc­ tober 8, we, the undersigned bookmembers, wish to protest the transportation ruling ac­ cepted by shoreside • meetings which provides that a man com­ ing in on a ship which pays off in an area other than the area of signing on must pay off and accept his transportation money. This was taken up at our ship­ board meeting. The crew was unanimously against it. We feel that this matter should be put on a ballot and voted on up and down the coast for 60 days by the entire membership. We feel that this practically cancels the vacation clause in our contract and that it lessens our job security. We would like to see other ships write in and express their views on the matter. Bookmembers of SS Trinity: J. W. McCaslin, Jack E. Kelly. James McFarlane. Wm. J. McLaughlin. Michael E. Buckley. Jxilian A. Tito, D. E. Prile, W. H. Lewis, E. Rydon, P. S. Shauger. Stanton Mar­ shall. Albert F. Vetis, Kasimir Puchalski. William Corey, Wil­ liam Bees. Robin Kettering Men Set Alcoa Partner Crew Feels Rule .. African Sun In Veldt Tilt Hurts Family Men To the Editor: nie Scialpi, third—Del Benedict, To Ihe Editor: We, the crew members of the SS Alcoa Partner, wish to go, on record that we do not agree with the transportation rule whereby a man has to get off his ship and take his transportation money.. We feel that a man is entitled to stay on his job as long as he is satisfactory and does his work. Not many seamen stay on a ship for a long period of time, but there is quite a large number of seamen who have responsibilities, such as large families, who can not afford to change ships often. Suppose a man ships out of the Gulf for a six-weeks trip and then pays off in New York, or an Atlantic Portr. He hasn't made enough money in six weeks to even pay his debts incux'red while he was on the beach wait­ ing for that job! Therefore, we wish to go on record as opposed to the new amendment to the present trans­ portation rider. * Signed by 32 members of the SS Alcoa Parlner AsksTime Limit Amendment To Help Men On Short Runs On the second voyage of this converted Navy Transport, the Robin Kettering, talent for the big leagues was uncovered while lying at anchor in the port of Dar-Es-Salaam. The African Sim of FarreU Lines sent our crew a challenge to a softball game. We readily accepted and proceeded to the field of battle. Of course all hands had been training rigorously on beer and bagels in these South and East African ports. We galloped on to the field and proceeded to warm up mrtil the time came to do battle. Already the African Sun had a list of conquests worthy of pride and confidence (including the Robin Mowbray, African Star, and a Canadian ship, all taken on in Durban. We were sceptical of the outcome, but we were deter­ mined to give them a battle that would make them work. With Bobbie Packert winging them in from the mound to Spotty Scott, we had the follow­ ing men in other positions: first base — Art Monceau, secondEddie Kroskie, shortstop—John­ shortfielder—A. D. Brown, right field — Frank Kuvakas, center— Joe Oi'lando (Second Assistant, who can really play baU, and helped us out to a fine victory), left field—Joe Stackowicz. Our substitutes to relieve the first of the early-winded were Hank Wirth Speedy Brownlee, and A1 (PiUs) Weber. YER OUT! A very fine job of umpiring was turned in by Bob Hum­ phries, who gave a fair decision on all plays of fast action. • The "heavy lumber work of Monceau, Stackowicz, Scailpi, Kuvakas, and Benedict put men on and aroimd the diamond to come up with an 11-8 victory over the African Sun. Everyone enjoyed the game in­ cluding the local residents, who watched from the sidelines. Good sportsmanship ^was shown by both sides, following the tilt, all went for a refreshing swim in the ocean made enjoyable by a cold brew after a hot day on the diamond. Del Benedict Pleased By Rule And Way Handled In Log, Meetings To the Editor: I have noticed in the LOG re­ cently much agreement with the present rule on Transportation. The membership seems to favor the idea that when a man has any kind of money coming to him from the shipowners — and specifically when they are en­ titled to transportation money— that they had better take it. That sounds pretty sound to me. What's a ship more or less be­ tween Seafarers? There'll al­ ways be another one—and if we keep the Transportation Ruling there wiU be more of them more often! But if you do give' any­ thing away, give it to a Union Brother; don't give it to the op­ erator! But aside from that, there is one thing that this debate over the Transportation Rule has highlighted, and which I im­ agine a lot of people who read the LOG besides the membership —including the operators—must have noticed, and that is the truly democratic process by which the Seafarers arrive at a decision on Union policy. BY MEMBERSHIP This Union is run for the mem­ bership by the membership. Most any organization, no matter how dictatorial, can be said to be run for the membership-^with the exception, perhaps, of some commie outfits which are run for Joe Stalin. But there ai-e not many that are run by the mem­ bership as the Seafarers is. On controversial question, equal space is given opposing opinions in the Union's paper. Things are certainly not rail­ roaded through the meetings. In fact, in -this case they are dis­ cussed in the LOG, as well as in the regular meetings, thereby giving as large a number of members as possible a chance to acquaint themselves with the question befoi-e any action was taken on it. Personally, I think we ought to take our money, protect our contract, and speed up shipping by retaining the present ruling. But > whatever happens I'll be damned well satisfied to go along with what I know will be the wishes of the majority when ac­ tion is taken. Waller Gardner To the Editor: Being a permitman I've long ago found out that my opinion counts very little when it comes . to a discussion of Union activi­ ties. And when it comes to shap­ ing Union policies, I count as nothing, lacking the chance to vote. But I do like to get my say in once in a while, and I fall back on the LOG when it comes to doing this. A great deal of pro and con comment has been heard lately about the new rule whereby a man receiving transportation money must pile off of the ship, whether he is a bookman or a permitman. I find a number of good things to say for this. Chief among these is the fact that it will create a greater shipping turn­ over, and in these times that we've all been putting up with in the last few months, that means a lot. There are those who will ar­ gue that in the interest of job security, which is what a union stands for, men should be al­ lowed to remain on the vessel. When there are only so many jobs, with men waiting to take them, then I think that it fur­ nishes greater security to get some of those jobs passed around among all of us. ASKS TIME LIMIT But the rule lacks something that would make it much better, and help every man affected by it. I think that there should be a definite time limit that a man can be allowed to stay on the ship before he must get off if he receives transportation money. Let us say sixty days. A sixty day time limit wiU cover him if he is on a Victory or C-ship running to Europe, for he can then make two trips in­ stead of one. This of course means that the ship might sign on in New York and then pay off in Mobile or New Orleans. Some will argue that the rul­ ing tends to nullify the vaca­ tion-clause in our contracts. Hav­ ing been on te.n. ships since be­ coming a permitman in the SIU, I've yet to run onto a single man on any of those ships who said that he'd been on for a year or was planning to stay on for a year in order that he might collect his vacation pay. Of course there are some men who have homesteaded ships for a year or more. But those men are to be found on the vessels that have a steady run to an exceptionally good port, such as Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bre­ men. I notice that the ships on such a run usually pay off in New York on the return voyage and then sign coastwise articles if they are scheduled to run along the coast and down to the Gulf to load. A good many men that I've talked to are in favor of the new ruling, and those men haven't been just permitmen in­ terested in shipping turnover. Bookmen have expressed the same favor for the rule. With modification, particularly in regard to a minimum time limit, the rule can be a very good one for the membership as a whole. V. D. HaU �T BE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, November 12;~1948 Goodbye To The Eden By CAPT. R. J. PETERSON channel, in and out of the North Sea and the Baltic, she went from place to place, crawling in and out of the big ports like a bedbug, her belly full—making money for the rogues who had changed her flag and port of registry to disguise their true character. At the end of six months of busy runs that gave no rest to the crew, she came down from Archangel with timber, listing so badly that the high deckload sloped moi-e than the roof of a house. Day by day, she listed worse. We reached Bristol at last, our him in the foc'sle until he is no port of destination. It was sum­ mer and the season was over, longer wanted. and it was almost over for SS The old tramp was not a sea­ Eden, too. She entered the worthy ship. The rusty, boiler dock gates. The forward tug leaked and it took the life out gave a sharp, short pull, on the of the stoker to keep up the, To voice his discontent with the ship, the sailor would sing the chantey: "Oh, the times are hard, and the wages low!" Then the rest of the crew would join in the chorus: "Leave her, Johnny! Leave her!" But SS Eden was all right. She carried Aoal from Tyne to London and the crew, paid by the week, provisioned themselves and sometimes, going ashore to buy their stores, returned aboard with a bottle of rum and roar­ ing in chorus: with cushions, large table, easy ally to stop the escaping steam "Sixteen men on dead man's chairs. and yelled for assistance from chest! Amidship berthed the officers the Mates who, in their turn, "Yo-ho-ho! And a bottle of in bare rooms with barren at- yelled for the Bosun. rum!" mosphere, and slept in bunks He yelled for the sailors to It was too good to last. The with the mattress as flat as get the handy billy and go down freight went down and the Eden pancake. in the engine to lash the steam steam. The watch over, he ® We felt laid up; the joliy good ciew Forward, the foc'sle was a cylinder with wire. • forward, tottering about weakly, the shock. paid off, and scattered to the damp and dark hole that smelled "But we have no wire!" yelled with glazed eyes, a man in a From a crowd on dockside, four winds. like a cave on muddy foreshore the sailors. daze, ready to, drop. J i r u . people pointed fingers at us. A SS Eden lay, for two years, at low tide. "Then use ropeiy yelled the 111 equipped, the lifeboats were photographer rushed out from chained to a buoy near the Here, under low ceiling, the bosun. rotten and leaked, gone beyond ^he crowd and took pictures of muddy banks of Tyne, swinging men groped their way about, "But we have no rope, either!" repair. The man at the wheel, ! g were climbing up the to the tides, tugging at the chain their heads bent, like men in yelled the sailors. exposed to the weather on the high side of the deckload. We that, grinding in the hawser hiding. They slept in bunks that Cries of rage rent the air in unsheltered bridge, held on to heard a dock loafer laugh and pipe, sent up a low groan. Too resembled pauper's coffins. Nar­ darkness. The Eden was a mad­ the big wheel for his life lest he say: "Look at them sailors, go­ costly to be scrapped, she was row was their pjace, and here house in distress. She rolled be thrown over on his head. ing up the high slope like bloomabandoned, disowned, left to rot they lived, took their meager with rails awash and the forward She steered by hand and the in' baboons!" and rust—so it seemed. meals or sat in dog-watches or bell, that was cracked, struck That night we tied up the moved about, deprived of day­ with broken, throaty sound at gear with its drum and chain NEW OWNER were worn to the last and loose. ship, across the dock near the light. each roll, as if someone were Prisoners of the sea, that's choked. It was a relief when tiie On cross seas, the big wheel timber wharf; then all hands But, there came one day a kicked like a mule. The re­ went ashore to sleep. It felt crowd of workmen with tools what they were, these under­ engines began to chug-chug and lieved Helmsman came off the good to have a peaceful rest, to and went to work on the Eden dogs; but they were men indis­ she forged ahead, leaving a bridge holding on to the rail lay and relax and sleep in a like eager beavers, getting the pensable, men who knew toil wake behind. with strength exhausted in his soft bed, first time in more than ship ready for sea. In two weeks, and sweat, who could fire and arms—the hands stiff, cramped, six months. The Eden was no keep steam, or man the lifeboat, BELL TO BELL all fixed up and painted, she was lifeless. garden with a bed of roses. ready for business, and hoisted and weather the gale! Life on the Eden at'sea, went The SS Eden waddled along, The next morning we came on her gaff the flag of the new COVERED WITH COAL on from bell to bell. It went on run on the shoe string, en­ flown to the docks and found owner. in driving rain, in cold weather, gaged in cut-throat competition," the SS Eden lying on her side^ The crew, young fellows all, The S.S. Eden went under the snow and sleet—without pity, for the curse of the sea. Selfish and rtear the muddy bank, like a who signed on at half of the coal chute at night like a thief; poor Jack had to justify his greedy, she undercut the rates dead fish. prevailing wages in port, came on top of the tip, a rough man, presence aboard by long hours and denied to honest men the The Captain and officers let from the meanest crimp in town. who swore at every second word, of work and short sleep, and right to earn a decent living by out a howl of rage in chorus. A hard-up lot, they joined the pulled the lever and there was had to risk his limb and the sea. It made the rest of us chuckle Eden, each carrying a tin cup, a roar and rattle as a' black life for a pay of a peon, to keep Up and down the English with delight. a plate, a spoon, and a mattress stream rushed down the chute filled with shavings. like a torrent to fill the holds That was all they owned be­ to the combings and over. sides the clothes on their back, Sunrise found the ship's decks threadbare; and their shoes, covered under a pile of coal. She down on the heels. lay over, with an off-shore list, They owed, of course, the low in water as if sinking at the X~X~X~X~XK"XK~XK"X~XK~X~X~X~X~XK~X~X»*X-»X»<~XK«<«<~X-X~X*<~X~>-X«<*4HX«X"X":»^X"X**> crimp one month's pay in ad­ pier. The open bridge, painted SEA CHASE, by Andrew Geer; by Marlene Dietrich if "Sea this collection highly recom­ Harper & Brothers, 274 pages. Chase" makes the movies. vance; they had stayed in the white the day before, resembled mended reading for all hands. * • • S3.00. boarding house two weeks and now a charred house gutted by Seamen wHo read this yarn had lived on weak tea, bread, fire. The Eden was not a pleas­ probably will forgive the author A MOUSE IN THE UPLANDS, This is a first-rate adventure and on soup made of fish-heads. ant sight. by Erskine Caldwell, Penguin a few technical errors if, indeed, The Bosun, a long-armed shell­ Signet Books. 144 pages, 25 The greasy Cook, a young man story of war on the sea until you they notice them. Things move back with hooked fingers, went with pasty face, gave a smile, get toward the end where the that fast. cents. for his men and put them to showing his rotten and yellow author just puts together too * Those who read Caldwell work in a hurry; he had bought teeth. "De stores kom yust nu! many implausibilities in his ef­ MAN IN THE MODERN alone for his lively action, bi­ fort to make things work out to his job from the office, had paid He shouted. WORLD, by Julian Huxley. zarre characters, and low-down a moral climax. Obviously, Mr. for it a certain sum of money. Sailors and firemen, looking Penguin Mentor Books, 191 belly laughs—and such readers and was afraid to be fired and dike chimney sweeps, took aboard Geer has one eye on Hollywood include the most of us—^will be pages, 35 cents. lose his savings. some sacks of potatoes, a barrel and the other on the flag. pleased to find a strong, violent Then the Second Engineer of salt horse, a keg of salt herThis collection of 13 essays by story that grips the attention Just before the war bi-eaks out came to turn his men to. He rings, some hard tack, and a in September 1939, a rusty Ger­ an eminent biologist, who is and carries one straight through looked as though he had just case marked in fat letters fish- man tramp slips out of Sydney, Director General of the United to the end. In this respect it's crawled out of the bilges. He; balls in kraft." Australia. She is short of fuel Nations Educational and Security a good deal like a ""Western" wiped his face with a bit ofj "It'll give us the strength of and stores, but her Master, Cap­ Council, is highly informative in or a pulp mystery, and as such waste, entered the firemen's [ Samson!" someone shouted, tain Ehrlich, is an indomitable portions and downright contro­ is good reading. foc'sle, looked his men over, pointing at the case. "Fishballs! seaman .as well as a cold-blooded versial in others. However, those who • have then drove them to work. He, One ball a man and one potato!" monster. He is determined to found in Caldwell vital charac­ Outstanding is the "Uniqueness too, had bought his job. There was a laughter. But it reach Valparaiso, Chile, where he terization, proceeding swiftly of Man," which briefly but very The SS Eden carried but two was a cruel joke. toward a tragic climax (which, can get supplies, and then run readably traces human evolution. Engineers and two Mates and the British blockade into a Ger­ In spite of the great respect in being made to appear inevit­ BREAKDOWN they all, including the Steward able, packs social implication), man port. Huxley will command from his and the Master, had bought their as in such stories as "G,andy Man The next morning, the Eden After a fantastic layover at a readers, many will undoubtedly Beechum," will find little of that berths from the office and lived went to sea. She waddled from in fear of losing their jobs, los­ headland to headland, hugging forgotten Pacific island to take take is.sue with him on his here. on wood for fuel, the SS Ergen- theory of eugenics. Few of us ing their money. The corners are sharp, the the coast, afraid of big seas. are ready to give any group—strasse limps to Valparaiso. And characters are labelled, and the Sometimes, mostly at night, the MASTER'S CABIN even if they be well-intentioned engines would break down; and- she almost makes Germany, but biologists—the authority to plan action is forced. There is a de­ Aft, in a spacious cabin with for hours she would wallow the British get the ship and the cadent aristocrat who sleeps the world's population. • a large skylight, lived the Mas­ helplessly in the trough of the murderous Master off Norway. In with the colored maid, a weak ' Huxley, nonetheless, is inter­ wife, cringing near-slaves,, and ter like a lord. He enjoyed all seas like a log; while, in the a way, you're sorry, for you can't help admiring the old,man, esting in whatever he piit his a gun-fightin' finish. the comforts of a home—a large engine room, the steam kept Anyway, murderous brute that he is. pen tOi His vast fund of knowl­ it's diverting and those who saloon, old fashioned fireplace, hissing angrily like a large ser­ it mantelpiece, mirrors, varnished pent. . There's a woman in the stor;' edge, which he ably presents in start it will probably finish '• oak panels, fancy carvings, seats The Engineers worked frantic- who undoubtedly will be played the lingo of the laymen, makes before laying it down. BOOKS IN REVIEW . iJ, �vr^T^ng; r THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 12, 1948 Page Fifteen Let's Look At The Law! Minutes Of A&G Bramh Meetings In Brief I*: "From the earliest times mar­ {Continued front Page 3) from Headquarters to support Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. (Continued from Page 7) was obligated to the seaman if itime nations have recognized ence for departed Brothers. the March of Dimes was ac­ with 92 members present. his injuries occurred in his work that unique hazards, emphasized i Meeting adjourned with 215 men cepted unanimously. The Agent's aboard the ship. Injured gas- by unusual tenure and control, report and the Patrolmen's re­ PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, hounds, however, were chased attend the work of seamen. The present.. ports were accepted. The Dis­ D. C, Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ physical risks created by na­ t 4. off the ship. patcher reported 272 registered, retary, Ray Gates, 25128; Read­ tural elements and the limita­ SAVANNAH — Chairman. C. Since the days of laws such tions of human adaptability to Starling, 6920; Recording Secre­ and 266 shipped. Motion carried ing Clerk, William Daniels, 23861. as this, hundreds of decisions unanimously under New Busi­ That part of the Savannah work at sea enlarge the narrow­ have been made and precedents er and more strictly occupation­ tary, J. Sellers; Reading Clerk, ness that all men entitled to New Business asking for issuing established which bear on spe­ al hazards of sailing and opera­ J. Chassereau, 34797, transportation shall take their The New Business for Phila­ money and get off the ship. Mo­ of books referred to the Direc­ cific cases under unusual cir­ ting vessels. delphia was non-concurred with. tion carried to non-concur with tor of Organization, and the rest cumstances. In the overall sense, "The restrictions which ac­ All other New Business of new registration rules. One min­ accepted. Other Branch minutes however, the rule is still as it company living aboard ship for Branches were accepted. The ute of silence for departed accepted. Special minutes of was hundreds of years ago. Branches posted. The Agent re­ long periods at a time combine In the United States, in addi­ with the constant shuttling be­ Secretary-Treasurer's weekly fi­ Brothers. Meeting adjourned at ported that out of five payoffs, tion to the responsibility of the tween unfamiliar ports to de­ nancial report was accepted. The 8:00 P. M. with 488 members four were tankers recently shipowner to furnish mainten­ prive the seaman of the com­ Agent reported shipping very present. brought into the. SIU by the Or­ ance and cure, marine hospitals forts ai\d opportunities for lei­ slow with plenty of men regis­ ganizers. The membership was t X t tered in all departments but no are provided the seamen. sure, essential for living and jobs to offer at the present time. SAN JUAN — Chairman, S. asked to take these jobs These do not relieve the ship­ working, that accompany most A payoff is expected for next Colls, 20185; Recording Secretary, promptly. Accepted. All com­ owner from his responsibility, land occupations. week which majr help some. H. Spurlock, 11101; Reading munications from the Secretarybut rather are available so the "Furthermore, the seaman's Heavy voting' has been going on Clerk, G. Litchfield, 44798, Treasurer were accepted. The seaman will be sure of having unusual subjection to authority in the election of officials for The New Business of all resolution to support the March care, should the shipowner fail adds the weight of what would 1949. Report accepted. The Dis­ Branches was accepted. Motion' of Dimes was accepted. Motion to give it and in the rarer cases be involuntary servitude for patcher reported 36 registered that all permitmen be excused' carried under New Business to to which the shipowner's obli­ others to these extraordinary and 19 shipped. No New Busi­ from the meeting to make room accept the new transportation gation does not extend." hazards and limitations of ship ness. In the general discussion for bookmen—carried. The Agent rules. The Secretary-Treasurer's financial reports and report to The whole matter of mainten­ life. under Good and Welfare, several the membership were accepted. ance and cure is summarized in "Accordingly, with the com­ Brothers spoke on the transpor­ The Patrolman's report was ac­ the United States Code, Title bined object of encouraging ma­ tation rule. One minute of sil­ cepted. The Dispatcher reported 46—Shipping, which reads: for departed Brothers. rine commerce and assuming the ence 123 registered, and 133 shipped. well-being of seamen, maritime Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Six men were Obligated. There nations uniformly have imposed with 45 members present. was general discussion under broad responsibilities for their t ^ t. Good and Welfare. One min­ health and safety upon the BALTIMORE — Chairman. A1 SIU, A&G District owners of ships. In this coun­ Stansbury, 4683; Recording Sec­ reported that shipping was al­ ute's silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned at BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. try these notions were refiected retary, Red Clough, 3765; Read­ most too good to be true for a 8:15 P. M. with 100 members port-of-call, and that he ex­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 early, and have since been ex­ ing Clerk, Dolar Stone, 1996. present. BOSTON 276 State St. panded, in legislation designed The regular order of business pected this to continue till after E. B. TiUey, Agent Wchmond 2-0140 secure the comfort and health was suspended while seven mem­ the first of the year. He asked i 4- 4" Richmond 2-0141 Dispatcher NEW YORK—Chairman, Lind­ of seamen aboard ship, hospitali­ men to stick around the Hall bers were obligated. A trial GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. was elected. The and take the jobs, as it was a sey Williams, 21550; Recording Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 zation at home and care abroad." committee MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. To bring the whole niatter Baltimore minutes, the Baltimore disgrace for ships to sail short- Secretary, Freddy Stewart, 4935; Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 down to a dollars and cents financial reports, and the Secre­ handed while men with the re­ Reading Clerk, Jack Parker, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. reports quired ratings were on the 27693. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 basis, it had been the practice tary-Treasurer's financial Minutes of previous meeting The action in beach. Action was taken on the NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. of companies until recently to were accepted. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 pay a man on maintenance and Philadelphia New Business on communication from Headquar­ accepted. Motion to non-c6ncui NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. cure $3.50 a day—an amount set the transportation clause was ters asking for a story and pic­ with that part of Savannah New Ben Rees, Agent , Phone 4-1083 tures covering the Marine Hos­ Business authorizing issuance of PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. by the courts in hundreds of non-concurred, with and the rest pital, and a committee headed books, and to refer the matter to cases. was accepted. The Savannah Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. The SIU, however, realizing New Business on the issuing of by the Agent was appointed to the Organizers. The rest of the Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 that this was not sufficient for books to permitmen was non- take care of this. The new reg­ minutes were accepted. The res­ SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon existence today, worked out a concurred with. The New Busi­ istration rules were accepted. olution to support the March of Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. letter supplement with our con­ ness of other Branches was ac­ The communication from Head­ Dimes was accepted. The Secre­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 tracted operators wherein they cepted. The communications from quarters on transportation was tary-Treasurer's report to the TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. pay men injured aboard their Headquarters were referred to discussed, and a motion carried membership and his financial re­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-t323 ships $6.00 a day. New Business. The resolution to table action till the subject port were accepted. The Agent's WILMINGTON, Calif., had been fully discussed by the report was accepted. The Patrol­ 227 V4 Avalon Boulevard membership in all Ports and men's reports were accepted. The HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. through the medium of the LOG. Dispatcher reported 542 regis­ HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER The addresses and telephone The Patrolman's report was ac­ tered and 501 shipped. There LAWRENCE GIGLIO Paul Hall numbers of the 15 libraries main­ cepted. The Dispatcher reported was no New Business. There , NICHOLAS FAZIQ Dl^CTOR OF ORGANIZATION tained by the American Mer­ 55 registered, and 43 shipped. The was general discussion under Lindsey Williams Contact Attorney Ben Sterl­ chant Marine Library Associa­ shoregang shipping rules for the Good and Welfare. The transpor­ ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ing, 42 Broadway, New York, tion are listed below. If you Port of San Juan which had tation clause was discussed pro Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler concerning the settlement of your want a free ship's library, tele­ been posted in the HaU were ac­ and con. One minute of silence Joseph Volplan case. phone or visit the AMMLA of­ cepted unanimously. One min­ for departed Brothers. 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Mat­ Portland, Library Association of TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street Portland. Beacon 7201. Elgin 5719 thews aboard the William T. Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Barry while the ship was in San Francisco, 105 Embarcadero. Empire 4531 Gibraltar in March 1948 are Garfield 8965. VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St Book No.. asked to contact Ben Sterling, 42 San Pedro, 820 South Beacon St. Paciflc 7824 Terminal 3-3607. Broadway, New York 4, N. Y. SlU HALLS NOTICE! AMMLA Branches Notice To All SIU Members 'V'^ I if �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 12. 1948 The Seafarers And The Election Results By CHARLES RAYMOND Last November 2, little Harry Truman put the boots to Tom Dewey and his Big Business supporters, in the biggest upset since Corbctt took John L. Sullivan. He didn't do it alone, of course, because behind him—outraged by the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act, by the open union-busting by the large corporations with the tacit approv­ al of the Republican Congress, by the rising cost of living and the do-nothing policy on housing—was the overwhelming majority of the American labor movement. And the job was done the hard way—against the opposition of the Republican moneybags, the reactionary Dixiecrats, and the commie-controlled Wallace movement. On this page is published the view of one Seafarer in regard to the recent national elections. The opinions ex­ pressed are those of Brother Charles Raymond and do not represent the position of the SIU. ' tionally, proceeded to take their fight into the political arena. Some few, wanting to get in with what they thought would be the win­ ning team, backed Dewey and the republi­ cans—hoping, no doubt, to get the drippings from the beer keg when the real anti-labor drive began. TIDE IS TURNED Two years ago, the republicans and their The overwhelming majority of labor, how­ big business allies really went to town to do ever, supported Truman and the Democrats. a job on labor. Full page ads were placed During the states primai^ies, they went to work throughout the country by the National As­ and dumped a number of reactionary Demo­ sociation of Manufacturers, the various Chamcratic politicians and got pro-labor men to run in their place. During the election campaign, the unions — AFL, CIO and Independent — were practically the entire Democratic machine. Truman was deserted by the southern Demo- CAN t CM bers of Commerce and the large corporations, "exposing" the trade unions. The GOP whip- ped the hell out of the democrats by capturing control of both the House and the Senate. ed, and possibly repealed outright. There may be some form of price qontrol, and strength­ ening of rent controls. The outlook for lowcost housing is brighter. For us, the threat against the Union Hiring Hall will be re­ moved, and the NAM-planned offensive will probably fall flat on its face—for the time being, at least. Flow long this condition will last, no one can say, politicians being politicians. It would sur­ prise no one, if some of the newly elected "friends of labor" move themselves to the other side of the fence. They've done it before. But, nevertheless, this election was a definite vic­ tory for the labor movement. The union-bust-* ers were dumped, but good—for the time be­ ing. But one thing is sure, labor is definitely in the political picture, for good or for bad. TIME WILL TELL We all know what happened then: The republicans, aided by reactionary Democrats, passed the NAM-written Taft-Hartley Law over Truman's veto. Price controls were smash­ ed, rent controls were eased and the housing crats, the commie wing of the party—who sup­ program was scuttled. ported Wallace—:and by many of his top ad­ visers who sat on their backsides, waiting for LABOR SUFFERED Dewey to be elected. Nobody thought Truman Prices rose almost beyond the reach of the would win — nobody but Truman and the average worker, and a very definite anti-labor American workers. campaign was begun. The west coast ship­ As far as the Seafarers were concerned, we owners moved against maritime labor, using took no sides officially in this campaign, what­ the T-H law as a phony excuse to smash those ever our personal, unprintable opinions of Toni unions. New York, although a "liberal" demo­ Dewey. The SIU has always been anti-political, cratic city, caught' the fever and sent out its depending on its economic power to gain ad­ cops to beat up pickets on the Financial Work­ vances for its members. This attitude stems ers picketline. Congressman Hartley announced mainly in the experiences we have had with liis intention of "investigating" the ILGWU's the commies on the waterfront, who used trade organizing drive against the gangsters in the unionism to supplement their political philos­ garment industry. ophy. Any time the interests of the seamen The Hiring Hall was declared illegal—the conflicted with the interests of the communist Seafarers beat that one through its economic party, the seamen were dumped. The commies' power, but how the Boys would have liked to frequent change of line, their acting as Russian smash the SIU, because of the help it had nationals to the detriment of the American always given other unions, and because its workingman, disgusted the -seathen and tended militaiicy was putting new life into other to make them shy away from all political part­ ies and activities. unions! During this period, of course, the Seafarers came out in good shape. Through ou^economrc strength, its careful preparation and streamlined organization, we made great gains in wages and conditions and led the way for the other maritime unions. We were, hot^ever, prepared for stormy weather ahead. That is why we insisted upon a 2-year contract with our operators, and controlled admissions into our organization. That is why we built up ouf strike fund and increased our general fund. We were ready for anything and felt confident of maintaining our conditions and winning new gains the way we always had—at the point of production, that the unions will probably get a good part of, though probably not all of their demands. The Taft-Hartley Law will probably be amend- PACKS POWER The next several months will show whether labor has gained anything from its political activities, whether the promises and pledges of politicians mean anything;- whether political action can be used by labor without sacrificing its use of economic power. The next few months should be carefully watched by all Seafarers, We have never beei^ freeloaders—we have always paid our own way, and more. More so than most organiza-* tions, we have proved that we consider our-^ selves a very active part of the labor move­ ment — by our financial and organizational support of all legitimate trade unions. If the Seafarers gains from this political victory of the trade unions — a victory in which we took no part — and if it is shown that this type of activity is really beneficial, and that labor does not get rooked—perhaps we may have to' re-evaluate our non-political position. However, other unions have long been poli­ tical, but in a way much different from the commies. Outfits like the ILGWU, for ex­ ample, have been an important'factor in local, state and national elections for many years. But their approach is truly different. There is no doubt but that the ILGWU is strictly for the The one thing that has kept the Seafarers workers and is not a stooge for either a for­ strong and dynamic is that we were alwayjf eign power or the bosses. It uses political ac­ ready to learn from our own experiences ani tion, to support its economic power to gain from those of other outfits. Our main job is conditions for its members and for labor as to protect the seamdn and continually improve a whole. his conditions. And if it can be done by using What does this election mean to the Seafarers a strength we have., never used before—wel, Meanwhile, othdr unions, not as- well pre­ and to organized labor? For one thing, so over­ perhaps we should use itw It is worth thinking pared as the SIU, either in morale or organiza- whelming was labor's part in Truman's victory, about. y � 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 November 12, 1948 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. X, No. 46 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ILA DOCKMEN WALK OUT AS INJUCTION ENDS CG HEARIMG UNITS RETURN IN CIVES COAST STRIKE NEARING RND PHONY 'LABOR' PAPERS MISUSE NAME OF SIU SEAMEN ARE DRAFTED,DESPITE ASSURANCES RECOMMENDATIONS DRAFT ELIGIBLES BOOKS TO SEAFARERS-COURTESY AMMLA CITIES SERVICE SURE TO FATTEN BOSTON SHIPPING SHIPPING CLIMBS A FEW NOTCHES IN NEW YORK SHIPPING TAKES SLIGHT DIVE IN SAN JUAN MOBILE EXPECTING BETTER DAYS ALL MUST FOLLOW UNION RULES AND POLICIES BALTIMORE SHIPPING DOWN AGAIN AS SHIPS HEAD FOR OTHER PORTS TWO IN TRANSIT ONLY ACTIVITY FOR GALVESTON YOU SAILED THE SEVEN SEAS?OKAY! NAME THEM,BROTHER ANYI-UNION TOPSIDERS-FIND CREW'S SPIRIT UNBREAKABLE LOWNSDALE MEN KNUCKLE DOWN PERFORMERS GOODBYE TO THE EDEN THE SEAFARERS AND THE ELECTION RESULTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/12/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b3d572973fcd60b35827fbfd9d6f0836.PDF 0094cd4091669ca168bc8ab5d3795bee PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1948 Registration Ruies Okayed By Members Aftei- thorough membership discussion, uniform registration rules were adopted for all A&G Hall at regular branch meetings the evening of November 3. The rules, through previous action, had been in effect in New York since early October. These rules, which provide that men shall register in job groups, stem from a membership demand for registration uni­ formity made to the last Agents Conference. Recommendations were first worked out by rank-and-file port committees last June. In July, a Headquarters rank-and-file com­ mittee sifted, clarified and form­ ulated them. The tentative new rules were then submitted to the member­ ship for further suggestions and clarification. They were dis­ cussed at meetings and were printed in three issues of the LOG. •Under the new rules, the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments each are divided into three groups for purposes of registration. Men may throw in for any one of the jobs listed in the group in which they are registered, provided, however, they have the necessary qualifi­ cations. The rules are intended to pro­ tect the unrated jobs, to provide for handicapped men, to give ihen incentive to sail in top rat­ ings and, above all, to eliminate the inequities resulting from vaiying rules in the several ports. No. 45 \t The Phonies The Dewey-Warren combine, hard-riding boosters of the Taft-Hartley Law, rode into oblivion this week, leaving behind their redfaced supporters—some of whom were "labor leaders." The reward expected by these piecards for "good and faithful service" to the little man with the moustache will never come. Actually, the reward would have been a-wave of "investi­ gations" into many unions by the Washington boys after the first of the year. Now these antilabor finks* hatchets must go into cold storage. It was a mighty tough blow to more persons than the bankers, pollsters and newspaper publishers. Company Union Is Latest Dodge Of Cities Service Cities Service has a new trick —a company union. For about a month now the company has been circulating among its crews a slick bit of literature which combines a "notice" to Cities Service of the "independent"* union's existence with a deceptive argument point­ ing to the new oi-ganization's dubious virtues. Obviously the company is acting largely from fright in making this desperate attempt to ward off the SIU. Cities Service is expected to use the company union's mem­ bership list as a hiring reference. In other words, anybody who re­ fuses to sign up will have a tough time staying aboard a Cities Service ship—until after EARLY VOTERS IN A&G ANNUAL ELECTION In all Atlantic and Gulf District ports this week Seafarers were turning to the highly important task of choosing officials to serve the Union in 1949. In the port of New York, early voting was heavy, with men in photo above being among the first to cast their ballots. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Transportation Rulo Reopened For Discussion The Union recommendation for Because of some objections or misunderstanding of the reasons broad discussion of the transpor­ for the newly-adopted transpor­ tation rule is based on the view tation rule, the entire question that, by giving all hands an op­ has been reopened for member­ portunity to state their position, ship discussion and possible fu­ the issue will become much ture action, with the SIU urging clearer, thereby making it easier all members to express their for appropriate action to be taken. views. The need for a fuller under­ The transportation rule pre­ standing of the transportation sently in effect is the result of rule, and further Membership ac­ membership act ion, following tion on it, was prompted by the recommendations made by the objections of several members. Negotiating Committee last REASONS August. Three sound reasons were of­ The Negotiating Committeejs proposal, which was adopted by fered for the new transportation regular membership meetings, rule. First, the Negotiating Com­ said that members entitled to mittee pointed out that, since the transportation money must ac­ SIU had fought so hard to win cept it and pay off the ship, and the transporation clause in its replacements shipped from the contracts, failure of crews to take the money might indicate Union HaU. In urging a full airing of the lo the companies .that the clause subject, the Union especially re­ was unimportant. Consequently, commends that the members the danger existed that the op­ voice their opinions, pro and con, erators would refuse in the fu­ through the medium of the SEA­ ture to renew this important FARERS LOG, so that the clause, and would have strong widest audience possible may be arguments in their favor. Second, because of the job reached. shortage in the maritime indus­ try, the new transportation rule was seen as an effective aid in broadening the employment pos­ sibilities for all hands. With crews of ships affected taking the transportation money and al­ lowing a new crew to be shipped from the Hall, the turnover in jobs would be greatly increased. Third, the company's would be encouraged to add ships to their runs, thus increasing the num­ ber of jobs available to Union members. Response to the request for viewpoints thus far has brought forth a considerable number of letters, on both sides of the question. Many of them have been published in the past sev­ eral weeks. All letters received will be published, insofar as space permits. Cities Service Tankermen Cities Service is starting a company union in a belated effort to beat off the organizing campaign of the SIU. The immediate aim, through the medium of company union petitions, is to separate the pro-SIU men from their Union shipmates. To counter this vicious move, all pro-SIU men on Cities Service ships should take the following steps: SIGN THE PETITION FOR THE COM­ PANY UNION, IF ASKED TO. STAY ABOARD THE CITIES' SERVICE SHIPS AND VOTE FOR THE SIU. the company is brought under full SIU contract. For this reason Seafarers sail­ ing Cities Service vessels should sign up for the company union immediately to protect them­ selves against the blackball. Di­ rector of Organization Lindsey Williams announced this week. ARTFUL Cities Service does not admit that it is attempting to form a company union. The literature being handed out to crewmembers is unsigned. However, the artful wording of the arguihent supporting the move could have come only from the company. Moreover, head­ quarters of the new organization is in a building in Linden, New Jersey, which is almost wholly occupied by lawyers. The new union is called the Citco Tankermen's Association, which is pretentiously shortened to CTMA, and it purports to represent all the unlicensed per­ sonnel of the Cities Service fleet. Apparently there is no argument about certain ratings being "sup­ ervisors" under the Taft-Hartley Act. The "notice" to the companythere are topies of the notice for each of Cities Service's 16 ships —proposes that CTMA elect an executive committee "who in turn shall select an executive secretary and treasurer duly elected by the members as a whole at a regular meeting held aboard their respective ships by unanimous vote." What actual constitutional pro­ cedure this legal double-talk pre­ scribes defles analysis. However, there is little doubt but what the company would manage to rig. any and all elections by one trick or another. MALARKY The only logical explanation for Cities Service's promotion of a company union is that the company is afraid of the SIU. If that is the case, the company is too late. Misleading statements and out­ right falsehoods about the SIU, which is identified as an "out­ side union," are evidence of the company's fear. The phony argu­ ment by which CTMA's alleged virtues are advanced abounds in malarky. Naturally, the Union Hiring Hall comes ia for heavy attack. It is implied that most men who sail tankers love them so much that they want to sail nothing else, and resent being "forced" to take jobs on dry-cargo or pas­ senger ships under the rotary shipping system. WHOPPER This is, of course, nonsense. No Seafarer is forced to take the first job that comes along. The rotary system gives him first crack at a job in his rating when his shipping card comes due. If he likes tankers and wants to wait for a tanker, to do so is his privilege. The biggest whopper in the company propaganda is the state­ ment "No union has as yet been certified by the National Labor (Continued on Page. 7) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 5, 1948 OH 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 Thfi Democratic Way This week two things are giving a perfect demon­ stration of how the Seafarers International Union works. Voting for the election of A&G officials commencec on Monday, November 1. Seafarers lined up before the ballot boxes in all ports to express their preference in •democratic SIU style. They had every opportunity to study the qualifica­ tions of the men who had been nominated by the member­ ship for office. Two weeks before the voting began, the LOG ran thumb-nail biographies of the candidates based on statements submitted by the candidates themselves. In addition, the LOG ran pictures of all candidates (ex­ cept two who neglected to send in the passport photo­ graphs which had been requested). No candidate re­ ceived a more favorable display than any other. The voting will continue through D.ecember 31. When it ends, the results should be as perfect an expression of A&G opinion as is humanly possible. This is democracy in practice. The other example of SIU democracy is the cur­ rent discussion, pro and con, of the Union's new rule on transportation. This rule was voted into effect by the membership on the recommendation of the Negotiating Committee. However, since its adoption some members have concluded that the rule as it now stands should be clarified. 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 rule has been brought up at regular meetings up and down the coast and for the past several weeks, has been the subject of a lively debate in the LOG. In this issue, several letters for and against the new rule appear on page 13. It is quite possible that the entire question of transportation eventually will be re­ submitted to the membership, depanding on what the R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE members themselves wish to do. At present, all motions These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, C. ATHERIVE have been tabled until the matter has been thoroughly as reported by the Port Agents, These Brothers find time hanging S. ZEIRLER aired in the LOG. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by X ,X X writing to them. The LOG will continue to publish as many letters NEW ORLEANS HOSP. on any or all sides of the transportation issue as space ^per­ BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. N. HULL F. J. CONNOR J. DENNIS mits. All members are urged to send in their views. The R. BINIOS VIC MILAZZO S. C. TAREMAN P. FALEMENO Union's transportation rule is the membership's own rule. WALTER E. BEZANSON T. RIEGO IVAN SIVIT It is the Union duty of anybody who has an opinion about THOMAS W. RITSON P. L. SAHUQUE E. W. GETER . it to speak up. JULIUS HENSLEP E. DANCY O. O. MILLAR JOHN J. GEAGAN A. M. LIPARI C. COLLETTI Important as the elections and the transportation JOSEPH E. GALLANT H. S. TUTTLE T. A. PUKKI rule are in themselves, they are not as important as the ^ a X G. M. GRAY C. B. SHIPMAN manner "in which the SIU acts upon them. BALTIMORE MARINE HOS. E. JEANFREAU A. COSTILLO J. ZIMMER F. CARDOZA J. P. THRASHER The strength of the SIU has many sources. One of L. F. COOK A. NORMAN the most important—perhaps, indeed, the primary source RALPH FREY G. O'ROURKE F. SORIANO —is the membership's constant adherence to completely JOHN FITZSIMMONS J. L. GREENE D. D. D'ALTKOY F. BECKER democratic principles. J. SMITHE F. SANTINO , R. PURCELL G. D. BRADY C." H. HEISS Whether it is a Union election, a proposal to change C. SIMMONS O. HOWELL 4". 4*. 4* 4* registration or shipping rules, or any other matter which L. G. LINTHICUM C. W. JOHNSON F. R. MILLS MOBILE. HOSPITAL affects the membership, everybody has the opportunity E. BROADERS A. R. KING V. P. SALLINGS to voice his opinions. W. HAFFNER P. W. STRICKLAND M. C. MURPHEY J. E. CEPHAS It is the SIU's thorough democracy which in the T. C. HICKEY A. WARD Y. MCMILLAN D. E. SMITH end has been responsible for the Union's ability to plow A. E. WEBBER E. A. C. McALPIN M. ATKIEWICX R. GIERCZIC C. HLOVER through the obstacles which beset all maritime unions. E. W. GONYEA K. A. PARKS B. WECK When the SIU makes a decision, it is the member­ C. C. FRITZ W. R. GREBE H. LAWRENCE ship's decision. No Union can move againt its enemies E. C. LAWSON R. A. HACKER E. LEARY •J. BASCH with a close-knit, hard driving organization unless its T. F. OLIVER R. McKAY XXX N. ROMANO C, V. WARNING policies and -rules represent the will of the membership STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. E. TIENSIUM F. S. GRUMPIER arrived at through democratic processes. R. T. WRIGHT S. LeBLANC XXX Because the SIU does things the democratic way, it R. E: LANSDELL L. KAY GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. N. McGEE B. BIGGS can face with confidence any problem that may arise. NICK NIKANDER ANDY HOURILLA H. WEBBER In short, the democratic way is the SIU way! J. GIVENS A. ACOSTA C. HELM Men Ihw In The Marine Hospitnls �Friday, November 5^ 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page TbxM What la Future For Diesels In Maritime? have proved reliable, efficient it would like to have more if The writer of this article, John Bunker, is a retired mem­ the Maritime Commission had and economical. Long-debated by shipboard en­ ber of the Atlantic and Gulf District who sailed SIU ships not already sold all it had. Most successful operators of gineers as well as operators and diesel ships are those companies, through and after the war. While still, a member of the SIU. While the employment field for designers has been the question like Sun Oil, which can support he wrote the pamphlet "The SIU At War," commemorating diesel engineers is still limited in of whether or not the American a shoreside gang of trained me­ the heroism of SIU crews during the war years. Presently, the big-ship field, there should merchant marine should go in chanics, to service the engines Brother Bunker is the maritime reporter for one of America's be plenty of job opportimities more heavily for diesel power. leading newspapers, "The Christian Science Monitor," and among the small ships, for con­ when the ships arrive in port The question is of particular after a long voyage. This serv­ is writing a history of the merchant seaman's contribution struction of river towboats and interest to young men at sea who ice helps to eliminate vexatious to the war effort. harbor craft is proceeding fast. are looking toward the future, and expensive breakdowns ,at It won't be long before steam and wondering if specialization sea. towboats on the mid-westem flags, as previously mentioned, saving was in consumption. in diesel will advance them in Anyone who has sailed down that Mississippi was able to buy rivers are almost a thing of the Mississippi found that it also past. their profession. below on a diesel ship knows the only five diesels. There were no V saved some in crew wages on the The best answer at present to peculiar traits these engines have When, and if, the once-big more. diesels over the steamers, de­ any query regarding prospects of going haywire, just when These five have proved very spite the fact that diesel engi­ coastal trade is revived, some for dieselization in our merchant everything seems to be operating successful according to Mr. Le­ shipping men predict it will be neers and oilers get premium with the use of specially de­ fleet is that old French expres­ like a charm. They are compli­ court. pay." Not needed, of course, are signed, diesel-powered vessels sion "comme si, comme ca"; or cated masses of moving parts in firemen. The diesel ships also able to compete with low-cost CONSUMPTION SAVINGS "maybe, yes; maybe, no." comparison with the relatively saved money on maintainance highway trucking. If this proves In some branches of the mer­ simple steam system, either re­ After 14 months of operation, detailed log book data and ex­ and repairs. chant marine there are decided ciprocating or turbine. to be so, the internal combus­ pense records '-show that these trends toward more diesel use; From a study of actual cost tion engine will find a wide use PERSdNNEL NEEDED in others, steam power is still Getting trained diesel person­ ships spend less for fuel than a figures, says Mr. Lecourt, the and provide hundreds of jobs steam vessel on the same run Delta Line has foimd its diesel in what has traditionally been king, and it doesn't appear now nel, the Sun Oil and other diesel as' though diesel engines will owners find, is a hard job. A despite the higher cost of diesel fleet to be both economical and the most important segment of fuel oil over bunker fuel. The reliable, the inference being that the American merchant marine. vei-y soon replace it.' lack of experienced operating en­ As England, 'Norway, France, gineers -is another deterrent to Holland and other European na­ more general acceptance of the tions push the rebuilding of their diesel in the American merchant war-battered merchant fleets, the marine. emphasis is on the use of inter­ It's a "hen and the egg" pro­ nal combustion engines in place position. Without a reservoir of The National Msritime Union is learning fast that people who live in glass houses shouldn't of oil or coal-fired boilers. Ex­ skilled mechanics to draw from, throw stones. cept for liners and the large pas­ shipping firms don't want to in­ For years the CIO maritime outfit has been trying to conceal from its membership the senger-freighters, steam is riding vest in diesel equipment. And untidy state of altairs in their own house by wildly chcirging that the SIU engaged in backdoor a back seat in postwar European without an ample supply of shipping, played up to the shipowners, and used undemocratic methods." ship construction. jobs, the steam engineer There were other charges just as absurd. But they were convenient sops to drop on the NOT IN AMERICA doesn't choose to invest in confused and abused NMU membership. In this country, however,^ the lengthy schooling to learn the Now, however, as the smoke clears, the corruption and sordidne'ss that has been rampant intricacies of the internal com­ in the NMU for years is coming to light. And the NMU is emerging as guilty of the very practices contrary is true. Our shipyards are now work­ bustion engine. with which it had attempted to smear the SIU. ing on a sizeable program of new Had there been a large number In the face of mounting dissatisfaction with the internal situation in his union, NMU presi­ liners and tankers, tujs and mis­ of Diesel ships added to the dent Joe Curran advised members to state their beefs specifically. of American cellaneous craft. Of these, all emergency fleet He received a solid answer in a' letter from NMUer Darwin Deen, Bjook No. 62660, which the large, seagoing types will be cargo carriers during World War was published in the Pilot of October 22. A section of Deen's letter, pointing up some of the powered by high-pressure, geared H, it is likely that many ex- "rotten practices" in the NMU, appears in the cut below. In the rest of his letter, not reproduced steam turbines. Not a diesel Navy men with diesel experience here, the NMUer offers proposals for the correction of the malpractices he believes "may wreck would have been attracted to the our union." among them. These ships, when completed, merchant service, for the Navy The record shows conclusively that the SIU, which has consistently led the way on the will carry at least 250 engineers, operated a stupenduous numbers waterfront in racking up gains for all its membership, has its house in order. It is the NMU. all of whom, incidentally, will of diesel vessels during the war. which is—by its membership's admission—all fouled-up. have to be trained in operating It had thousands of dieselpowered landing craft alone, be­ high pressure plants. PILOT—OCTOBER 22, 1948 Inasmuch as operators have se­ sides mine sweepers, tugs, escort lected steam for these vessels craft and many other auxiliaries most of which are being built on similarly powered. 2. Squealers have been made out of private account for the major oil The larger landing craft had Union members by the company showing plants' of a size comparabe to companies, and which will prob­ favoritism to individuals. ably set the pace for future ship some merchant ships and voy­ S. Cliques have been -built up on some construction in the tanker field— aged all over the world, so the Bhip.s which invariably center around i there is not much possibility of engineers on these vessels had no company stiff. This creates a home for Now th'at the elections are over and diesels putting up serious com­ lack of practical experience. a few seamen, but a hell for the ma­ the task of putting our house in order petition for some years to come. FOREIGN FLAGS jority, and acts as a stopper on sincere is beginning, we must understand tiie With the great expense re­ Union activity. Despite early wartime plans to basic faults that led to some of the rot­ 4. And oncb a company stooge, th'ese quired for design and investment dieselize a part of the Victory ten practices of the past. -President Cur­ anti-Union elements misuse the system in steam plants, vessels owners ship fleet, the Maritime Commis­ ran mentioned recently in "Passing the of rotary shipping by taking advantage are not likely to do an about-face sion confined its installations to Word" that the membership should uring of loopholes in our Shipping Rules, and experinient with diesel. up specific cases. The practices of browna few C-class freighters, all,of 5. Many brothers who hold ratings J And diesel engines for most which have found ready buyers nosing toward company officials, fonnaqualified by the U. S. Coast Guard are] American companies amount to since the war. tion of cliques on ships, kicKbacks of prevented from shipping in these ratings' various kinds, individuals scheming to byjust about this—an experiment. Many of them are now calling by fantastic company demands on dis­ pas.s the rotary shipping system, and the Experimenting is costly. Steam in American ports, mostly under charges. A qualified man, who has knock­ fear of a member of expressing himself, plants are tried and proven. the Danish flag, the Danes being ed himself out on examinations is com­ on board ship are not in the nature of Diesels foi> many operators are smart enough shipping men to • pelled to ship in a lower rating and try isolated... cases. If and when these and to get a promotion. As if this wasn't not. know a good thing when they other anti-Union practices can be proven, bad enough, officers have developed a bad SOME EXCEPTIONS see it. As soon as these diesel they are dealt with. But, by their nature, habit of picking "fair-haired boys" so There are interesting exception freighters were put on sale after they are difficult to prove. that he usually has to bro-wn-nose to the war, the Danes and others The presence of these "performance.s" to this, however. get a prqihotion—which leads us right does not mean that the NMU is on the A few diesel freighters were gobbled them up with gusto. back to point one. rocks. Far from it, we are still the lead­ Stanley M. Lecourt, research built by the old Shipping Board While we recognize the right of a : ing maritime Union and the mem­ and were run successfully in the engineer for the Mississippi company to bar incapable, or unreliable bership has proven itself by dear think­ overseas trades for many years Shipping Company, has recently performers, the reputed blacklist of 5,000 ing in the recent elections. However, if men in one company is a direct threat by a succession of companies, presented a very interesting these bad practices are permitted to to the .security of our Union. This means finally ending up with the Amer­ analysis of results the Delta Line continue, they wilf increase in number the personnel director selects the sea­ ican Pioneer Line just before has had with its fleet of CIA-type and may wreck our Union. These evils men, not the rotary shipping system. diesel cargo ships. The report World War II. prevent the development of our full re­ All these things ilndermine the ability They were, according to re­ may encourage other lines to sources of solid, militant, trade union, of the Union to act as a representative ports, good vessels. And, it must think much more seriously about participation which is potential within organization, a defender of the membecbe remembered, great improve­ the advantages of internal com­ each member. ahip. In order to right a wrong we must ments have been made in sea­ bustion power. Tfhese practices make possible the mo­ the company was understand it fully. going diesels, since these ships When nopoly of key jobs by elements who may I. Licking the boots of company of­ were built shortly after World awarded the right to operate not be competent, and who hold them ficials .exists because the companies have ships to West Africa last year, War I. by piece-off and kowtow. The presence built up a great deal of undue power. The Sun Oil Company has it carefuUy considered the my­ of these poor Union elements prevent a Through the blackball system and di.sforceful and unified action-on beefs. They been successful with Diesel ships, riad vessels available in the crimination the seaman is pressuredi into lower our working conditions. with a fleet that includes some laid-up fleets, and finally decided kowtoiring.^ 8,200 hp tankers driven by inter­ to buy six diesel ships. nal combustion engines. The So many of the government's company says these ships, in­ small war-built fleet of diesels cluding one built back in 1823, had already been sold to foreign By JOHN BUNKER Member Exposes NMU Practises Shipping Rules: A Program To Develop Job Security 'M �Page Four T'H^ S E A F A R E R S Heavy Balloting Is Reported By A&G Branches Voting for 1949 officials started off with a bang Monday morning, November 1, and continued to pile up high votes throughout F;^da7, NoveinlMic 5, 1^8 LOG WHAT ttWHK QUESTION: A shipowner recently made several proposals for ^'building up" the merchant the week. marine. Included was a suggestion that seamen be encouraged to join the Naval Reserve. Indication were' that even a What do you think of this proposition? larger turnout than in 1947 could be expected, according to reports GUSTAVE R. BREITWEG, OS: from all Branches. Balloting EDWARD SAUL. FWT; will continue till December 31, I have three years in the The whole thing has a fishy r choose the 33 Officials who smell to me. Anytime a ship­ Army and I don't feel like be­ wHl administer Union affairs for owner comes up with a plan ing dragged into something like that again. With three years in which he says is for our benefit, the next year. the SIU behind me, I find I Jobs on the baUot are five less I think we'd better be on our like things just the way they than last year, in line with the guard. The shipowners would are. The Union has a lot of vets, Union's economy program. Sixty- probably like to see us under many of them Navy men, and military discipline, while they one candidates are on the ballot I don't think any of them wish are free to conduct their busi­ running for these jobs (biograph­ to put themselves under the ness as usual. They'd have an a ical sketches, pictures and conunand of the Navy again. iron hand over us and would in sample ballot were carried Navy .officers, the spit and polish darn sure be able to eliminate Memthe LOG for October 22) of military command, and the bers may vote for men not on overtime. It looks to me like this general harsh discipline would is a plan to break down the or­ the ballot by writing in _the de­ be no easy way to live. This ganized labor movement in the sired name in space provided. suggestion, should it be taken maritime industry. And, natural­ Full bookmen in good standing ly, I don't like it. I'm not used up, coupled with the Taft-Hart­ can cast their ballots "in any to shipowners looking out for ley Act, would most certainly A&G Branch during all work my interest. put an end to maritime Unions. days through November and December, upon showing their books to the Committee in ' < ANGELES Z. DEHEZA, St.: HILDING PALMQUIST, AB: charge. Z think the whole idea is a That Navy business, I don't It is the duty of each to exercise like it. The Navy has a funny lot of hooey. It sounds like a his privilege to vote, and to style of doing things to my way little trap to take the bread out make certain he is represented our mouths. If we fell for it, of thinking. There's too much by men of his choice. A heavy the next thing that would hap­ "Yes, sir" and "No, sir" in the membership turnout will enable pen is that they'd be taking Navy. They herd you around those elected to take office con­ away all our gains that we've like a bunch of kids. I .saw fident of the backing of their fought so hard to win during them doing it during the war. Brothers. They tell you how to do every­ the past several years. Once thing including what you know that happened it would be the already. There's a right way to end of freedom for the seamen. do everything and a Navy way, You can be darn sure the ship­ I found out. And any Navy stuff owner is not thinking about our would be bad for the Union. I'd welfare when he suggests that rather have things the way they we join the. naval reserve. I prefer to have the merchant ma­ The wind-up of an intensive are with the Union Hiring Hall, rine remain completely in a ci­ organizing drive among the un­ Union Patrolmen, Union Dele­ vilian. status. We'd be mighty licensed crewmembers of the gates, Union rules and no Navy. sorry if we fell for this scheme. Virginia Ferry Corporation's Va. Ferrymen Will Vote Soon ships will come on November 16-18 when the men will choose between representation by the SIU and no union. Two hundred members of the three ierries, now operating on the Little Creek-Cape Charles, Virginia run; will register their votes during the three-day per­ iod at polling places located at both ends of the ferry run. The announcement of the el­ ection ca'me from the NLRB trial examiner in the Norfolk district, following recognition of the SIU's petition for an elec­ tion to determine a bargaining representative. The SIU will be the only union listed on the bal­ lot. Several years ago the SIU was active within the ferry fleet, but was curbed from bringing the men under the SIU banner when the State of Virginia took over the ships and operated them until recently. Notice To Crews : l! • No. SIU Crew is lo pay off any ship until the crew's quarters and equipment are as clean as any Seafarer likes lo find a ship when he first goes aboard. Patrolmen have been instructed that the crew's quarters must be ab­ solutely clean before a pay­ off will be allowed. Please cooperate with your officials in carrying out this member­ ship order. WILLIAM MAUCK, OS; I have already put in my stint in the government military ser­ vice. I have an honorable dis­ charge from the U.S. Marine Corps, having served from 1943 to 1945. That shipowner's idea might sound good to some guys, but there might be plenty be­ ll hind it that would mean no good for seamen. Once the guys were i in the naval reserve, things would probably be different. And if they worked out like they did in the Marine Corps, I don't think the plan woitld have any advantage. for seamen. The men would- be getting the short end of the stick all the time— and you'd have to like it, too. EMIL PASZEK, Oiler: I don't think this would be a good plan. That is my opinion after 20 years .of sailing on Pol­ ish, Swedish, Norwegian and American vessels. The men who go to sea in the merchant mar­ ine do so because they are in­ terested in it as a civilian occu­ pation. If they didn't, they would probably have enlisted in the Navy or Coast Guard. If the shipowners plan was adopted it would change seafaring from a civilian job to a military affair. Then all the freedom that the civilian worker now has would disappear. No seaman would want that to happen. D. GIANGIORDANO, AB: I believe we should let it go as it is, for in the first place although they start out with a request, they will end up by it being required. I don't believe in the Navy running things, be­ cause as has been proved in the past, whenever they are in charge they ignore the interests and rights of labor. I've sailed with a lot of ex-Navy men, and they are not up to par with merchant men. Even those who have sailed as Mate on merchant ships for fifteen years usually can't steer in an emergency. If we ever had to go on strike the Navy would move right in on us and break the strike. JAMES L. MEEKS, FWT: I disapprove of the idea al­ together. They've always claim­ ed that we were civilians and we have been treated as such throughout and after the war, especially insofar as war bene­ fits and compensations were con­ cerned. I don't see why we should now be encouraged to join any military reserve organi­ zation. Since we are in a civi­ lian-managed industry, classed as civilian workers, I want to be free to come and go as I wish—the same as any shoreside civilian worker is free to do. I lost three ships as a civilian seaman in the war. I don't want to 00 into the ^aYy now. �Friday, Noyambar 5. 1948 Page Fire THE SEAFARERS L O (Bs Port Baltimore Shipping Good, Should Remain So For Few Weeks By WM. (Curly) RENTZ Job Boom Has San Jaan Combing Beacb By SAL COLLS glad. None of us like strangle^ holds round our necks, especially Union seamen. But when there are jobs to be filled, and when there are no permitmen to send to them, and when there at® full-bookmen with the ratings for the neces­ sary jobs, and when these same full-bookmen are on the beach, drinking and dancing and mak­ ing merry, or Rosie, or Carmen, and make no effort to come to the Hall and take a job to help out—well, Brothers, I suppose I had better stop right here before I blow my top and start using some fine old full-bodied lan­ guage. TANKER ARRIVES Last Thursday, October 28, a T-2 tanker wallowed in and tied up at the Army docks across the bay. No one paid much atten­ tion to her, until two SIU men showed up at the Hall with hos­ pital slips off her. We found out she was- a tanker in the pro­ cess of being organized. She was just going to be in port for a few hours, was going to take three months' stores, and then head out again for Aruba SAN JUAN — The shipping picture in the port of San Juan right at this moment, I am happy to state, is excellent. If any more jobs are called in, I don't know where we'll get the men. We've combined the beach and bars for the bookmen, and we've had to* collect the permits from the permitmen, and issued oi*ders for them to hang around the Hall, and be ready to take a ship at a minute's notice. I don't know what's getting in­ to the boys. They're paying off ships in San Juan, Ponce, Mayaguez, Fajardo, Guanica, almost every point on the island that boasts of a port, open or closed. It can't be spring fever—not in November! Maybe it's the call of the tropics, the call of sun­ shine and rum and pretty sunbrowned girls. Anyway, what­ ever it is^it's had us in the Hall jumping to keep the ships crewed up. GETTING THE SHAKES The three grandfolks of the Bull Line fleet, the Monroe, the Dorothy and the Emilia have been in Juan this past week. Old as they ^re and hot as they are it makes them a bit of a problem to keep crewed up. One ordinary seaman, whom we shipped to the ! Emilia, rode her round the island to the next port, then gave his TAMPA—A full crew sent to notice and piled off. the Governor Kilby and replace­ He told us at the Hall he just ments to several others made for couldn't stand the vibration. He good shipping here this week. said if he made a trip on her, The ships replacements went he'd end up with the St. Vitus Dance! Even Tony Veira, our to the Bessemer Victory, Winslow Homer, John Lawrence and the Daniel Lownsdale, all Waterman; and to the Mae of WA^ A -HOT AMP Bull Line. On the Alcoa Ranger, in for a WIFf PUMPED AIM payoff, thei-e was not a single disturbance on the ship; no drunks, no performers and all in order for the boarding Patrol­ man. The few hours of disputed overtime were quickly settled. The only thing resembling a beef- was the desire of several men to make another trip after having accepted transportation. All hands, however, paid off and Patrolman and an engine man several were able to ship back himself, admits that, when a re­ aboard. placement is called in for the En­ So far this week we have had gine Department on any of the the Canton Victory for Water­ three he can feel the blast of heat from the Engine Room man. Tomorrow the Winslow Homer comes back in, and later right through the telephone. this week we will have another , SNOWED UNDER Waterman ia for a payoff. This At this point, I'm going to stick points to a coming week of good in a few words on union patriot­ shipping. P&O's Florida is now in Jack­ ism. The last couple of weeks sonville for overhauling; follow­ we've been snowed under with ing that she will go on a threecalls for jobs on half a dozen or trips-a-week schedule. While more ships, as I've said before. this ship is in drydock a pay We've collected the permits. raise is expected to be negot­ We've said to the permitmen: iated. you're going to take this scow, FEW OLDSTERS and you're going to take that P&O hasn't come into line one, etc. And then suddenly, we with the rest of the contracts found ourselves out of permits, yet, but this should come into and still with ships crying for line within a few days, as no men., Now, what I want to say is great difficulty is expected in ^his: there is nothing in the Con­ hammering out a new agreement. Oldtimers have been scarce stitution of the Seafarer's Inter­ national Union that states a full around the Hall as of late. They hookmember can be made to never seem to come around until take a ship. And I for one am they want a ship—then they're and the Argentine. Anyway, to make a long story short, we lo­ cated the necessary replacements, an AB and an OS and dispatched them to Bonce and a long, long cruise,' Ships calling at the port of San Juan in the last ten days have been the Dorothy, Emilia, Monroe, Suzanne, Rosario, and the Arlyn—all Bull Line Scows. We also had the Waterman Morning Light and Monarch of the Sea. We've shipped thirty-five men to those ships—with the majority of jobs going to the Engine De­ partment. From the looks of things shipping will be tops on the island until Christmas. Men have been flying down from the Atlantic ports—mostly permitmen, and we've been able to get them out in a day or two. There's been plenty of Bull Line shoregang, too. The boys on the beach have been drawing up a set of shipping rules for shoregang jobs, patterned after the official A&G rules. They ex­ pect to bring them up at the next general meeting for action to be taken by the membership. Busy Week And Hopeful Future Heartening To Tampa Seafarers 0A\o gone with the wind. At present the "oldster roster" reads: Joe Wi-ead, Nevin Ellis, Morse Ells­ worth, A1 Driver and Uncle Otto Pruessler. These men have just paid off a ship and are taking a rest. Also found at moments here are several members of the Florida's Stewards Department, all waiting for her to return to Miami. Three of these boys are J. W. McCranie, George Burns and Mario Reyes. Voting on the officials for 1949 isn't going too fast right now due to the good shipping, however, we hope to set an all-time rec­ ord for the port come December 31. BALTIMORE—On the basis of .days. Several Calmar, Isthmian, scheduled arrivals for this port, j and Waterman intercoastals that shipping should be very good come in here are now tied up.' for the next two weeks at least. We have Isthmian's Steel Ma­ If it is as .good as it was dur­ ker crewing up here this week. ing the past week, when we had She was towed down here to eight payoffs and eight sign- a shipyard from Boston. She is ons, there'll be no complaints all set to go out on the com­ from this quarter. pany's Far East run, although So far six ships are due to ar­ she may be changed to the pine­ rive, and they will keep us busy apple service, on which Isth­ with the payoffs and sign-ons. mian already has about nine Two of the ships are under the ships. transportation rule and that There seems to be divided means new crews. The arrivals opinion on the subject of the will be Waterman, Isthmian and transportation rule. It seems Bull Line ships for the most that the men who are backing part. ^ the rule are offering pretty The past week's payoffs were strong arguments in its favor. the SS Kenyon Victory and They say that it is fair to every­ Steel Director, Isthmian; Mae body, and provides more equal and Edith, Bull; Belhore, Mang- shipping opportunities in face of ore, Cubore and Oremar, Ore. the shortage of jobs. And, although it occasionally Signing on were the Cubore, Bethore, Steel Director, Oremar, may be tough on a couple of Kenyon Victory, Mae, Edith and guys, this same rule will later work out to their advantage. Helen.. ONE LEMON SPEEDS JOBS All payoffs were okay, ex­ It may hurt .some guys at, a cept the one on the Kenyon particular moment, but in the Victory, whose crew had signed long, run, they will find that it on on the West Coast. They gives everybody a chance to ship were practically all permits, and out much sooner. Because of the their conduct was anything but general shipping picture the up to our Union standards. proper way to look at this rule Their actions gave topside, is from the angle of the general which was getting wind of welfare. everything that was going on, If it is a good rule for the plenty of opportunity to ask membership as a whole, it ia what the hell kind of union good for each and every memcrewmen they were. I ber. You may not like it at one It's a good thing for several particular time, but later when of the crew that they were not [you've been on the beach awhile members of the A&G District and you get a chance to ship or they sure as hell would have [ out because of it, you'll be had charges pressed against darned glad the rule is in effect. them. As you can see from the list of ships above, quite a few Ore line ships have been paying off When your ship has been and signing on. We are getting out of hot water for over all bookmen for these jobs. The twelve hours make sure that men have been taking to them this fact is recorded in the like hotcakes. Engine log book. It will save SPURT COMING a lot of trouble when your At one time it was rather ship hits port later. difficult to crew these ships and If you are in port when we're glad to note the change the boilers give up the ghost, in the men's attitudes. These notify the Hall immediately vessels are damned good setups and a Patrolman will handle for men wanting to make a the matter with the com­ short run. They're back in port pany. Don't wait until the every 28 days. So, if anybody ship is half way across the wants to ship out fast on one ocean before you send word: of these scows, let him come on let out a yell before your down to Baltimore. When the West Coast strike is ship leaves port and the mat­ settled, we look for a spurt in ter will be settled at once. activity in this port within 10 No Hot Water? Galveston Expects Fair Shipping To Hold By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — The, favorable shipping conditions for rated men in this port during the past month swerved downward last week, but should bounce right back up again. Prospects for these men for the coming two weeks are fair. One payoff and one sign-on marked the week's activity, with the SS Ir.vin Cobb of South At­ lantic the scene of both events. She came into, and left from. Port Arthur. FOUR IN TRANSIT She brought in a beef that was the result of a misunderstanding about the tank tops. This was due to the fact that all but a few of the men weren't familiar with the contract. Several of our contracted ships called in transit during the past week. They were the Seatrain Texas, the Jean LaFitte and the Claiborne, both of Waterman, and the tanker New London. Only the Claiborne had a beef, and that was a minor one. Straightening it' out was just a matter of giving the men the score on the contract. On the beach at the present time are several oldtimers, in­ cluding Stew Monast, Walter Brightwell, Curley Darley and Sam Perason. PROTEST TO MAYOR One day last week, 14 men— not all of them members of the Union—were picked up by the police for "loitering" in front of the Hall. It seems that our next door neighbor, who runs a furni­ ture stoi-e, doesn't like the idea of the men standing in front of the Hall and has been calling the police, saying that the men had been "making i-emarks" to pass­ ing women. We lodged a strong protest with the Chief of Police and Mayor. We pointed out that there are others besides the Union rnembers standing around the Hall, and that if they were "loitering" then the same thing is going on in many other public places through the city. The men were released, no one was fined, and the Chief and the Mayor were very courteous in handling our beef. The list of men in the Marine Hospital includes these Sea­ farers: Nick Nikander, J.'Givens, R. Hutchins, L. McKrane, C. Atherive and Szeirler. Outside of the fact that the weather here in Galveston is very nice, there's nothing else to report at the moment. �THE. SEAFARERS LOG Page Six No Change In Mobile Shipping; Taiks With Aicoa Progressing Friday, Korembar S, 1948 PATROLMAN SAYS: SWELL CREW By CAL TANNER Shipping Surge Ends Stalemate In New Orleans MOBILE — No change this Brothers E. M. Cullinan, J. GleaWeek in the shipping picture—' son, J. H. Dinkins, F. Saucier, A. By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD A. Rankin,' William Marshall,' D. things are still moving slowly. NEW ORLEANS—Shipping' hit Jones, N. Ayler, A. Glassner, W. what appeared to be a low ebb Four payoffs and four sign-ons Manley and Jack Avery. during the past two weeks; in were the extent of this port's IMPROVEMENTS fact, we had only one payoff last business. The sign-ons included week. This week, however, looks In the very near future, we two vessels that came in here on a great deal brighter with sev­ continuous articles. All payoffs will be starting renovations on eral scheduled payoffs coming our building. While these im­ up. ^ and sign-ons were transacted in provements are being made we After being becalmed for more good shape. will be short on space. There­ than a week we can look for­ In the payoff section were the fore, we urge all hands having ward to brisk sailing for at least Claiborne, Azalea City, Monarch baggage in the Mobile Hall to the next month. pick it up right away. The lack The latest SIU recreational de­ of the Sea, all Waterman, and of space will only be a tem­ vice—and it came-in very handy the Clipper, one of Alcoa's crack porary condition. during the slow spell of shipping passenger wagons. Of these, the Ultimately the work will re­ —is a movie projector. The ma­ The pride of a proud ship is the Stewards Department Azalea City went into the yards sult in greater accommodations chine, alowg with a good deal of of the SS Canton Victory which will be running coastwise for all hands. Men having gear for extensive repairs. film and equipment, was gen­ for Waterman from now on. Back row (left to right): Viera. here will be doing their Broth­ erously donated to the Hall by MM; Osborne, MM; Labrosse, MM; Sacher, Utility, and ON THE WAY ers a favor by speeding up the members, mostly from the pas­ bacey, MM. Front row: Rununel, Chief Cook; Meshover. Third process if they will call for bag­ senger ships. All of the Brothers Ships taking off from this port Cook; Muller, Steward; Suttler, Utility; Ruada, NCR. gage immediately. here on the beach extend their this week were the Governor Discussion between your Union thanks for this most appreciated Brandon, headed for Japan and NEW YORK —Anybody who foul-ups who were thrown off gift. and the Alcoa Steamship Com­ Korea; the Claiborne, bound for pany on a passenger-ship agree­ saw Waterman's SS Canton Vic­ in this port. Only two other men The Educational Meetings, Germany, Belgium, Holland and ment are under way. Represent­ tory when she paid off at the got off, so you can see that which were inaugurated several end of a trip to Europe and everybody liked the thought of weeks ago, have been well at­ France; the Clipper, going out ing the SIU at the sessions back saw a honey of a vessel. staying on her. tended by oldtimers and new­ on her usual Island run, and the are Assistant Secretary-Treasurer In the first place, she was Incidentally, the Canton Vic­ comers alike. A lot of good ideas Monarch of the Sea, which will Robert Matthews, New Orleans spotless from the engine room tory will be the first ship on came out of the meetings and call at Puerto Rican ports. The Port Agent Bull Sheppard and up. You could have eaten your Waterman's new service from more and better ideas are ex­ latter two are on continuous ar­ your Mobile Agent. dinner off the floor plates of the New York to Miami and Tampa. pected as the meetings get into ticles. A full report on contract dis­ engine room if you'd been of a This means that this service, Other activity in this port cussions will be made through mind to. The ship was that operated by Waterman's subsidi­ full swing. BIGGER, BETTER stemmed from the visits of three the Secretary-Treasurer's office' clean. ary Pan Atlantic, will be off to contracted vessels on in transit and will appear in a future issue She carried a crack crew in a good start. We are looking forward to calls^ The Alcoa Pioneer was of the SEAFARERS LOG. all departments, except for two James Sheehan bigger and better meetings and, over from New Orleans, and from all indications we are going came in in good shape. Down to get them. from the East Coast was the Several oldtimers have tied up John Laurence, while" the Del in town and are giving the ship­ Aires was in after a run from By JOE ALGINA in; the Nuttall, Alcog, and the Thos^ ships don't tarry long. ping board a calculated goingthe Texas coast. Seatrader, Mar-Trade Corpora­ Like the subways they get up over every day, looking for the NEW YORK — Nothing has Our hospital list for this week taken place during the past week tion — these ships took almost and get. The Organizers, through one berth they want. reveals the following to be in to change the shipping picture complete crews. a lot „ of back-breaking work, One is Brother Charles Tannethe Mobile marine hospital: W. in this port—it is still moving The Seatrader, from lay-up, brought those ships under con­ hill, inr search of a B.A.-bound Haffner, J. E. Cephas, Y. McMil­ along at a fair pace. It's not took men in all ratings. Coupled tract. It is our job to make sure ship. Jimmie Crescitelli is here lan, A. C. McAlpin, C. Hlover, fast enough to suit us, but at with ships in transit calling for that the ships sail with full after serving as Steward on a scow that came in from the B. Week, H. Lawrence, E. Leary, the same time the tempo is men, we did not do too badly crews aboard. You may be full up to here Mediterranean recently. Another, R. McKay, C. V. Warning, and enough to move some of the in the shipping column. F. S. Crumpler, Maybe shipping will be better from pleas to "get out and vote," is Pete Dravis, known to some members off the beach. Others on the beach, but ready While the sign-ons were but next week, as the payoffs were but this plea is not in behalf of his friends as Pete the Greek, of any Washington eager beaver; came in on a Waterman ship and able to ship out. include ' three—the Marine Runner, Rob- of greater number than the Week's sign-ons. They were the instead, I want to urge all mem­ from Tokyo. Alcoa Polaris, Nuttall, Alcoa; bers of the Union to go up to All men, -the regulars, shortSeatrains New Jersey and Hav­ the polls in the A&G Halls and timers, and now-and-thens, are ana; Mostank, Federal Motor- cast their ballots for the officials'in full approval of the weather, I It's wonderful. ships; Julesburg, Terminal Tank­ for 1949. ers, Inc.; Hilton, Kathryn, and Evelyn, Bull; Steel Architect and \! By E. B. TILLEY Steel Seafarer, Isthmian; Teal and Afoundria, Waterman; and BOSTON — At long last, the sailed for Searsport, Maine, to Rubin Mowbray, Rubin. By EDDIE BENDER Port of Boston has a payoff to load potatoes, Two of the ships mentioned, report—thanks to the transpor- Another payoff in this port There are many Seafarers who course, you need to check on the Mostank and Julesburg, are tation rule now in effect. Conse- took place aboard our good ship will soon be called into the your strike clearances, too. With quently, we were able to ship SS Yarmouth, of the Eastern ours thanks to the work of the armed forces. Regardless of all of these things in order, you out a full crew with one swoop. Steamship Lines, which is be- Organizing Department. Right whether you enlist to beat the will be issued your retiring card. This great event is the sub-1 up for the winter now they are doing us a lot of draft, or whether you are Such retirement is only for ject of considerable talk and nionths. She was escorted last good.drafted, it is a sound policy to bookmen, however. Permitmen enthusiasm up here in the Bean-'week by tugs from her berth at OKA"Y ON JDECK retire your book. In that way, are advised to contact Head­ town. Oldtimers on the beach Central AVharf to the yards of On one of the tankers there no matter how long you are quarters. This can be done recollect that the men who went the General Ship and Engine was a beef caused by the Mate away, you will be in good stand­ either in person or through the aboard the ship for the sign-on Works, in East Boston where being on deck. This would have ing with the Union. mail. Permits are not accepted were the first full crew to be she will remain until spring. been a sound beef had the ship You can always reactivate for retirement. However, consid­ shipped out of this port in two DON'T HURRY! been a dry cargo job, but on your book upon release from the eration is being given to men years. It appears we had better re­ tankers this is perfectly legiti-1 armed services. All that you about to don the uniform. The ship which enjoys this peat a bit of advice we passed- mate. Many of the crew were have to do is produce your re­ Make sure, therefore, that your distinction is the SS Noonday, along in these columns some not experienced tankermen and tiring card, your service dis­ permit is placed in the Armed a Waterman job, which is the time ago. Don't come to Boston did not know that a Mate is charge, and enough money to Forces File, before you leave for first to go on the "spud run" unless you are well-heeled and supposed to be on deck while pay for the current month's dues, the service. that we have been waiting so have plenty of heavy gear. the ship is loading, unloading, when requesting your reactiva­ Permitmen turning in their patiently to see get started. And while we're at it, don't and While cleaning tanks. tion—plus any assessments that permits in good standing will be Rumors are that there will be forget that the Port of Boston is This, however, is the only time • might have accrued while you allowed reinstatement upon their two or three more ships put on going all-out to make Cities he should be around. At sea were in retirement. release from the service. Of this run for the winter and, be­ Service an SIU company. We while doing routine soogeeing, It is simple to retire your book. course, the discharge comes in lieve me, we sure can use them keenly understand what such a painting, scraping, and so on, You can do this in person, or handy to prove your where­ up this way. development will mean to the the crew has a beef if the Mate through the mail by sending in abouts. Make sure that your re­ The Noonday paid off in good Union and to this port. is continually breathing down your book to Headquarters with quested reinstatement is made shape. There were no overtime Now that voting is under way, their necks. a request to put it in retirement. within 30 days after your release beefs, no delay of any in the I would like to urge all hands This is beginning to sound 1 Your book vjill always be ac­ from service. payoff. However, there were a to cast their ballots. You can like a tanker column, but there cepted for retirement as long as • Once approved for reinstate­ few personal beefs on board, but vote in any Hall of the SIU six is one more matter to get across you are paid up in your dues ment, it will be required of each I think they were taken care of days a week. Don't fail to vote before signing off—-and that is through the current month, along permitman so approved that he by the ones involved. and then come around after the importance -of - getting down with - all assessments and any pay up in full all back, dues and The sign-on procedure was election and wonder "how did to a tanker pronto when the job fines,- if any have been imposed assessments that have accrued smooth and the Noonday has so and so get into office," is taken off the board. on you for infraction of rules. Of'during his absence. New York Shipping Shows No Great Change Boston Has Payoff And Sign-On, Thanks To Transportation Ruie / From The Sixth Deck �THE SEAFARERS ^Friday, November 5..JIS48 Philly Thanks Organizing For Shipping Gain By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHIA—Things were all hustle and bustle around here last week as we experi­ enced a minor shipping boom for this port. ' After weeks of little or no activity, this change just about changed the com­ plexion of things—^for the time being, anyway. Four .ships payed off in Phila­ delphia last week and they signed on again. First to payoff was the SS Alexandra, a Carras T-2. She paid off cleanly and smoothly. Next was the SS Longview Victory, Isthmian. There was a little disputed overtime, but it was squared away fast. Only trouble of any account on this scow was caused by a clashing of personalities among various crewmembers. Then came the SS Strathmore, a Liberty tanker. She was quite a headache for all concerned. There was no sadness in this port when the Strathmore de­ parted. DREAM PAYOFF The final payoff of this fastmovmg week was the SS, Lake George, a US Petroleum T-2 tanker. She was a piecard's dream. Aboard were a fine crew of Seafarers coupled with a good bunch of topside Joes, which easily added up to make a firstrate ship. There was very little overtime disputed and all was squared away, with everyone happy. Sure, we had a great week here and we just about ran out of top rated men. These payoffs bring home a point very strongly. Three of the four ships that paid off are the result of the success of our organizing drive in the past year. In other words, the organiz­ ing drive is making itself felt in so far as this port is con­ cerned, at least. And it has given the Port of Philadelphia a tremendous boost. Certainly this is one good reason for our membership to back all organiz­ ing efforts of the Union with all their power and cooperation. Matters of interest that are chief topics of conversation in this port at the moment are; 1. The We.st Coast longshore and shipping tieup. 2. The start of our annual elections for officials to serve the A&G District during 1949. 3. The national rat race for political pie. 4. The progress of the Cities Service drive. All hands are showing a deep interest, and are awaiting a successful conclusion to this organizing campaign as soon as possible. LOG Morning After Twenty N^hts In Bmeem lilllBlliif lliiiilliiirf ' • -''-V' "w •<> Optical Plan Saves Money For Seafarers NEW YORK—The 98 Seafarers who took advantage of the Un­ ion-sponsored optical plan dur­ ing the past year saved them­ selves upwards of a thousand dollars, .demonstrating the wis­ dom of the SIU's move to se­ cure competent, low-cost ocular service for the membership. The remarkable savings by men requiring examinations and eye glasses are revealed in the annual report filed with SIU Headquarters by the Union Op­ tical Plan, 152 Fourth Avenue, New York City, an organization which services many of the more progressive unions in this area. The report covers the pe­ riod from October, 1947, through October, 1948. Of the 98 men serviced by the plan, 90 were fitted with glasses after examination. The other eight men were advised by the plan that they did not need glasses, 107 PAIRS This is whed Seafcurer Felix J. Curls says about the picture he drew: Some of you boys are imdoubtedly wondering what this is all about. Well, it's very simple. That is. if you understand surrealism. If you don't, here's what surrealism is: a modem movement purporting to express the sub­ conscious mental activities by presenting images without order or sequence, as in a dream. It's just possible that I haven't followed the rules of that modernistic group exactly as I should have in this morbid layout, but that only means I've gone them one better. I'm ultra­ modern. I've created things I don't understand myself. The title is "Dissipation, or I See Myself in the Mirror on the Morning After." Now bear in mind that everything in the picture is symbolic of something. For instance, the highball suggests a highball. It's as easy as that! Note the hand of death removing the eiicephalon from the po' fellow's cranium. (Those of you who are interested in ophthalmoscopic and callosomarginal subjects should appreciate the allusion.) Next, we observe the wedding ring on the gal's thigh. That is to illustrate my contention that all marriages, under the circumstwces depicted, are founded on a purely physical basis. The broken cross symbolizes Christianity, crushed under the weight of such debauchery. And everything else you see resembles what it represents, or vice-versa. The snake? HelL 1 don't know. I haven't figured that one out yet. I am reminded of the feUow who was idlely daubling various shades of fuel oil on a board one day when a zealous art connoisseur happened by. seized the mess, gave the boy 2,000 bucks and won first prize in a modem art contest. (Ed. Note: We're ready for that highball.) Company Union Latest Disruptive Move By Cities Servire (Continued from Page 1) Relations Board as the sole bar­ gaining agency for the unlicensed personnel sailing Cities Service • Oil Company tankers," As every Seafarer knows, the SIU has been certified as sole bargaining agent for seven Cities Service ships, as the result of an overwhelming five-to-one vote in an NLRB election. As soon as an election can be held on the company's remaining ships, the SIU will be certified for the entire fleet. Page Seven In an attempt to make the company union seem like a swell deal for the working seaman, CTMA's literature tries to cite the success of the Esso Tankermen's Association in the Stand­ ard Oil Company of New Jer­ sey's fleet. No mention is made of the fact that you whistle for overtime on the Esso ^hips. The Esso fleet is the "No Over­ time Fleet," if you get up against an Esso Mate or Engi­ neer anxious to make himself a reputation, you can find yourself working 16 hours a day without any overtime at all. It's differ­ ent under an SIU contract, CTMA PFFT Cities Service thought up the company union a little too late to be effective, however. In the first place, the new union could not possibly be placed on a bal­ lot for at least a year to dispute the SIU's claim to the seven ships for which certification al­ ready has been won. And the new union is too late to be placed on the ballot in the election to be held on the other nine ships in the Cities Service fleet. What will render the CTMA completely unable to operate will be the fact that every man aboard a Cities Service ship who is for a legitimate union, the SIU, will sign up for the com­ pany union just to protect him­ self, Cities Service will be un­ able to tell them from anybody else, and one of Cities Service's main purposes will be defeated. In the end, the CTMA can't win anyway. During the past year, 107 pairs of glasses were supplied to Sea­ farers, the report shows, indi­ cating that several of the men purchased more than one pair. Total cost of examinations and glasses was $655.25, while the average cost of each pair of glasses purchased from the .plan by SIU members was only $6.12. The price of the glasses in­ cludes the fee for examinations. On the basis of the costs out­ lined in the Optical Plan re­ port, combined cash savings to SIU members participating in the program can be conserva­ tively estimated at more than a thousand dollars. Last year the SEAFARERS LOG received reports from many Union members stating that tiiey had been paying from $15 to $20 for glasses purchased from private sources, while in some cases the prices paid ranged as high as $30, depending upon the location of the shop, how quick­ ly the Seafarers needed them and similar factors. ACTION TAKEN This situation led to the adop­ tion of a resolution by the mem­ bership at a regular meeting in the spring of 1947, urging Head­ quarters to investigate the pos­ sibilities for providing members with competent professional ser­ vice and glasses at moderate costs. After careful and thorough study of many groups offering such services. Headquarters found that on the basis of repu­ tation, facilities and prices, the Union Optical Plan could offer most to Seafarers. Among the many labor organizations the UOP services are many locals of the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union, AFL. The Union Optical Plan's pro­ gram for union members is open to all SIU men and their fami­ lies, All that is necessary in or­ der for., a Seafarer to prove his or his family's eligibility is to show his Union book when he goes to the UOP's offices at 152 Fourth Avenue, southeast corner of 14th Street, There is no membership fee or charge of any kind to either the Union or individual other than cost of examination and price of glasses. -it �Page Eighl THE SEAFARERS LOG FViday. November 5, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Race Men Ask Standard Slopchest On All Ships RUBY GARCIA IN ONE OF HIS 80 FIGHTS A suggestion to put an end to that old bugaboo, the sub-standard slopchest, through standardization of items as to number and quality, has been made by the crew By ROCKY BENSON of the SS Cape Race in express resolution adopted at a re­ their thanks to the SIU Negotiat­ ing Committee for the contract cent shipboard meeting. The men of the Cape Kace in recently signed with the opera­ their resolution note the fact that tors; others expressed apprecia­ SlU-contracted ships are stored tion for the excellent chow according to the whims of vari­ served by the galley gang. A ous port stewards with the result special vote of thanks went to that often low-grade brands are Chief Cook Wendt "for going out included but the price to the of his way to help make this a most pleasant voyage." crew is that of Grade-A items. The answer to the shortcom­ To conclude the meeting a ings they have found in South minute of silence for Brothers Atlantic's storing of ships and lost in the war was observed. the practices of other companies in the past, reported in the Photo shows Ruby Garcia, right, taking the best his pages of the LOG by irate Sea­ farers, is to '"have the SIU meet opponent. Juste Fontaine, could offer. Blow had no effect as with the operators and draw up Ruby went .on to win the fight. Bout took place a couple of a standardized storing list with years ago in Pittsburgh at the height of Ruby's career. It was strandardized brands for all SIU the first loss for his opponent—a protege of Frilzie Zivic— ships." The brands to be se­ lected, the Race men state, in 18 bouts. should be the finest obtainable. A far cry from the roughAt the meeting, which was chaired by Brother Joe Weridt house, hard timing type of and recorded by E. B. (Mac) skipper too often encount­ McAuley, the resolution, which ered on SIU ships is the Cap­ follows in its entirety, was tain of the Alexandra, Caradopted: "We the imdersigned, being ras Incorporated tanker, ac­ Roberto (Ruby) Garcia, well-known 29-year-old duly qualified members of the cording to a letter presented Seafarer and former welterweight fighter, was killed on Seafarers International Union do to the skipper by |:he crew, hereby make the following res­ a copy of which was for­ September 26 in a fall from the gangway of the SS olution: Kyska in Honolulu, the* Pep, featherweight titldholder "WHEREAS, SIU- contracted warded to the LOG. LOG learned this week. until last week. The Alexandra's Captain, vessels are being stored accord­ George Papaolis, the crew stated Born in Puerto Rico in 1919, Brother Garcia, who had a ing to the whims of various port in its message, . has gained the wide circle of friends and sup­ Brother Garcia, a bookmember, stewards; and "WHEREAS, The quality of heartfelt thanks of every man porters among Seafarers^ and sailed in the deck department the stores on board the.se ship i.s aboard for his cooperation fight fans, had been a member and while ashore made his home inferior, including low grade but throughout the trip and the con­ of the SIU since 1947 when he in New York with his aunt, Helen Fernandez, whom he high price merchandise in the cern he showed to a SIU man retired from the ring. during his illness. listed as his next of kin. slopchests; and A real battler with a record Further, the crew noted that of over eighty fights since 1940, In the SIU he is survived by "WHEREAS, The Union should go on record to have a standard­ if there were- more men like Brother Garcia had fought such a cousin, Julio Bernard. ized storing list with standard­ Captain Papaolis there would be name fighters At the time of Garcia's death, as Beau Jack, ized brands on all SIU ships; and better understanding between former lightweight king; Chalky his fellow crewmen aboard the "WHEREAS, We, the crew- crews and officers. The Alexan­ Wright, former featherweight Kyska raised the sum of $210 members of the SS Cape Race, dra men concluded their state­ champ; Ike Williams, present which was forwarded to his do hereby mge the necessary ment with the comment that lightweight champ, and Willie family in Puerto Rico. Union officials to meet with the they hope that future crews will steamship companies concerned reciprocate the Captain's good and negotiate for such storing will. lists with top quality brands to The message, which was signed be listed and specified by name; by the entire unlicensed crew, is as follows: therefore "We, the undersigned members "BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, of the SS Alexandra, wish to SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, cording Secretary John Young. That subject to further member­ express our heartfelt thanks to Sept. 12 — Chairman Herb Minutes of previous meeting ac­ ship approval the officials meet with these companies in you as master of the Alexandra Knowles: Recording Secretary cepted. Ship's Delegate reported for your cooperation in making John Burg. The Delegates Re­ all in order except for beef about the near future." this a pleasant trip for all con­ ports were accepted. Motion car­ food. Motion \mder New Busi­ HIT THE DECK cerned. ried under New Business by ness to take action to have the Signing the resolution were "As a gentleman your attitude Mitchell, seconded by Stickney, to cramped living quarters of the Arthur Reinholdt, Joseph Zuk, of fair play toward the men un­ ask the Union Officials to move Stewards Department rectified. Joseph Wendt, R. B. McCorkel, der your command is to be ad­ the Hospital to the spare room Motion to call Union Officials E. B. McAuley, William J. Nich­ mired; your concern for our midships, so that the present aboard as soon as ship gets in, in olson, J. W. Pinge, J. B. Henley, Union brother who became ill ho.spital can be used for crew's order to straighten out beefs heand W. G. Breedlove. during the trip gained the re­ quarters and relieve the conges­ fore . payoff. Carried. One min­ Following the adoption of the spect of the entire crew. tion that now exists. Motion that ute of silence for departed resolution, the meeting went into "If there were more men like if the company doesn't take care Brothers.. Good and Welfare, where several you, we are sure there would of the mattresses and fans, the be better understanding between Hall be contacted about taking the officers and crews. We hope action to force the issue. Car­ that our Union brothers in fu­ ried. Under Education, Brother ture crews will show the same Knovrle* gave a short talk on If you don't find linen attitude toward you that you Union policy and the importance ft ft ft when you go aboard your have shown to us. We hope that of the $10 General Fund Assess­ JEAN LA FITTE, Sept. 10— ship, notify the Hall at once. we will be able to be together ment. One minute's silence for Chairman Melvin Kleiber; Re­ A telegram from Le Havre or again on another ship some day. lost Brothers. cording Secretary Chester SkaSingapore wdn't do you any "We close with the wish that 4^ ft t . kun. The Stewards Department good. It's your bed and you you will enjoy the best of luck, and may God speed you on your ALCOA POLARIS, Sept. II— Delegate , reported one NMU have to lie in ir. future voyages." Chairman Stacy -Masters; Re­ {Continued on Page 9^) SS Alexandra Skipper Wins Crew's Praise Ruby Garcia, Former Boxer, Dies In Plunge From Kyska MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING ATTENTION! How is your IQ, Seafarex-s? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score: 6—fair, 8— very good, 10—tops. One point for each question. 1. How many buildings does the SIU own? 1. 4 2. 5 3. 6 4. 10 2. What is the name given the money used in Peru? 1. cruzeiro 2. peso 3. sol 4. bolivar 3. What is the length of the SS America? 1. 663 feet, 6 inches 2. 692 feet, 2 inches 3. 705 feet, 8 inches 4. 710 feet, 6 inches 4. In 'what month of 1948 did Smith and Johnson sign the new agreement with the SIU? 1. March 2. May 3. July 4. August 5. In what month was the new Hall in New Orleans opened? 1. May 2. Jime . 3. July 4. September 6. What wage is paid the Eva­ porator Maintenance Man on an Alcoa ship? 1. $231.07 2. $237.29 3. $241.05 4 $257.03 7. What are working hours' of the Night Cook and Baker on a cargo ship? 1. 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM 2. 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM 3. 12:30 PM to 8:30 AM 4. 10:00 PM to 6: AM 0. Wlxo won tlie baseball world series in 1945? 1. New York Yankees. 2. Brooklyn Dodgers 3. Detroit Tigers 4. St. Louis Cardinals 9. 'What month in 1946 did the United Financial Employes Strike against the Cotton Ex­ change? 1. February 2. March 3. April 4. May 10. Whose picture is on the new dixne? 1. Washington 2. Lincoln , ' 3. F. D. Roosevelt 4. Truman Answers to quiz on page 11. AHENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what 'you'naed. �Friday, November 5, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 8) member signed on in Cherbourg. Motion to have the Ship's Dele­ gate see the Captain for larger cigarette ration, and to ask for a larger draw in the States. Un­ der Good and Welfare the Deck Department was asked to clean up water in passageways after washing down. Members were asked to leave the messroom in better order. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 3;. t SEATRAIN HAVANA. Sept. 15 —Chairman J. Hammond; Re­ SEATRAIN HAVANA. Sept. 7 cording Secretary W. Gardner. —Chairman Frank Walaska; Re­ J. Savant was elected Ship's cording Secretary W. Gardner. Delegate. V. Kickirillo was The standing of the member.ship elected Engine Delegate. The was reported by the Delegates. Deck Delegate repoited the No beefs, Under New Business, shower scuppers were not work­ motion carried that Wiper, who ing properly. Under New Busi­ was told by First Assistant to ness the newly elected Dele­ pay off, should stay on till he is gates were given a vote of con- fired with just- cause shown. The ^dence. Under Good and Wel­ Ship's Delegate was asked to see fare it was asked that the Ship's the First and* Chief about this Delegate see the Port Engineer matter. Under Good and Wel­ about changing location of laun­ fare a repair list was handed to dry tubs. More night lunch was the Delegates. The crew was requested and it was pointed out asked to cooperate in keeping that there should be separate the the messroom clean, and in plates for each watch. All were keeping linen and cots picked up. asked to cooperate in keeping One minute of silence for de­ the messhall clean. One minute parted Brothers. of silence was observed for de­ 4i 4 i parted Brothers. JULESBURG. Sept. 18—Chair­ man S. F. Brunson; Recording Secretary Alonso "Lulu" Horsey. The Engine Delegate asked that permits be substituted for non­ union men as soon as possible. Mo­ PETROLITk Sept. 10—Chair­ tion carried upder New Business man Maher; Recording Secretary that the bunks be fixed in the Bishop. Motion carried to post next port. Motion by J. A. Cave the pi-evious minutes. The that fines be imposed for leaving Ship's Delegate asked that a cups in messroom. Under Good letter be sent to the Negotiating and Welfare the case of the Committee thanking them for the Wiper was discussed and it was splendid work in obtaining the asked that he leave the ship. Hiring Hall. Motion carried that General discussion included the Ship's Delegate contact the cleanliness of ship and repairs, Purser and/or the Captain and i One minute of silence for find out what kind of money was Brothers lost at sea. used when Brother Carr was t paid off in Antwerp. Motion by MORNING LIGHT. Sept. 21— Brother Kelpss that whenever the ' chai^man"chaH*i^"EV WeUs; Reship picks up replacements Secrelarv Ralph T. Delegate, as Chairman, the Chief Cook, and the Deck and Engine Delegates. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. 4 4. 4 JAMES SWAN. Sept. 12— Chairman William Epps; Record­ ing Secretary William Fentress. The Ship's' Delegate reported that one man mis.sed the ship in Norfolk. The Deck Delegate reported another man jumped ship in Savannah the day of sailing foreign. Under New Business, motion by Bosun Bil? McNall, second by Jimmy Godsey, not to recommend the peti­ tion of a crewmember for a pei mit. There was a request under Good and Welfare that tlie Dele­ gates see that candy is put into the slopchest next trip. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. t 4. 4> STEEL DESIGNER. Sept. 12— Chairman A. Vazquez; Recording Secretary J. Barnes. The Deck and Engine Delegates reported disputed overtime. The Ship's Delegate said that he had asked the Captain about sougeeing and painting foc'sles, and that it was to be done. He reported a very pleasant trip with no beefs among crew. Brother Vazquez gave a talk on unionism, and the importance of each man carrying his part of the load. Several motions were carried under New Business relating to the payoff. General discussion under Good and Welfare, which included cleanliness and repairs. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. 4 4 4 EDITH, Sept. 13 — Chairman Pat Robertson; Recording Secre­ tary Louis S. Rizzo. The Stew­ ards Delegate reported a beef about the Night Cook and Baker who was drunk and dis­ orderly for nine days, and did not take care of his job. It was recommended that he be turned over to a trial committee in Baltimore. The man pleaded to be allowed to pay off in Boca Grande, and the request was granted. New Business: Woodrow DeHaven elected Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Under Good and Welfare the Crew Pantryman was warned that his permit would be turned over to the next Patrolman if he con­ tinued performing. The crew voted 100 percent in favor of the General Fund Assessment. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. T I Whitley. Minutes' of previous they should be encouraged to accepted, tend our meetings and learn union meanings and activibes rather than. to, be discouraged .benefit oi the ^ men. The rru„ Engine and antagonize . e wan m j^gjgggte reported disputed overto booome I time for late sailing in Mayaguez. disputed overtime reported Maher. that at the next meeting stewards Delegate. Mochairman read the Preamble and tion under New Business to have the Pledge of Obligation of a the PO messioum turned into a full book member, for the bene­ foc'sle for the Electricians. Under fit of the Permit members who Good and Welfare there was dis­ are not familiar with the SIU. cussion on cleaning gear locker Also that a letter be sent to the on main deck and turning in re­ Secretary-Treasurer asking that pair list. One minute's silence the Permitmen of this ship, for lost Brothers. who will have been out for one year, be given all considera­ tion due within* established Union policy. Carried. One 4 4 4 minute of silence in memory of ALCOA POINTER. Sept. 13— departed Brothers. Chairman Matt Newsome: Re­ » ^ cording Secretary R. A. Eden. BETHORE. Sept. 12 — Chair­ man T. M. Jones; Recording Sec­ The previous minutes and the Delegates reports were accepted. retary Ernest Black. Delegates reported on standing of the Brother Newsome a.ske^ that a 4 4. 4. SOUTHSTAR. Sept. 12—Chair­ resolution be passed up and membership. Under Old Busi­ man E. J. Kelly; Recording Sec­ down the coast that any Patrol­ ness it was moved that the case of the Brother who was removed retary Alfex James. The Ship's man coming aboard any SIU from the ship and jailed by the Delegate reported that he had ship make himself known by Immigration Officer, then re­ not been able to get anything presenting identification. Under turned to ship just before sail­ done about the library shelves New Business a* motion was ing time, be taken up with the so far. The meeting went into made ^ that every Department Patrolman when the ship reaches Good and Welfare where there Delegate be informed of beefs home port. The meeting went was discu.<?sion on painting before they are taken to the into Good and Welfare, where foc'sles and making up a repair Ship's Delegate. Under Good and a vote of thanks was extended list. It was decided to take up Welfare there was discussion by to the Stewards Department. It a collectioil to pay for a phono­ Brother McGuffy on care of • was suggested that electric fans, graph. There was a report on porthole dogs, and by Brother toasters, and perfculators be put vermin aboard ship. A commit­ Darnell on cleanliness of pantry. in the messrooms. One minute's tee was appointed Jo deal with Minute's silence for. departed this, composed of the Ship's Brothers. Silence for lost Brothers.' -.•vU. EE TO IT THAT YOUR SHIP'S LIBRARY IS FULLY SroCKE'D _ Wl-TH THE UAJ'.OA/'S E•DUCATlC^/AU //ATERIAL : BOUAJD VOLU/MESOF TMH LOS- A/OPALLTWe UA/IOAJ'S TAMPHLET-S - AMD USE THIS (SEAR IM COM^UMGTIOA/ WITH THE SMlPBoAR'D E.DU<2AT»0/V/ AHEETIN(^S ^ CUT and RUN By HANK Last week shipping was suddenly good and it gave the full house on the second deck a temporary "new look" of brothers leaving for their ships instead of a slow beer, a hot cup of java or a short landlubber's walk. Brother Joe Cabral was one of the lucky beachcombers to grab the Seatrader—bound for Haifa and Mexico... Brother Henry Beckmann writes—"So my shipmate, Harold Farrington, wonders where I'm at. Sometimes I wonder too. I'm strike-bound here in Frisco and looking forward to Waterman's new 'Young America,' at present in a Tacoma ship­ yard. How's Duffy's Bar nowadays? Hope to return to New York after next trip." , 4 4 4 There's a new sea novel called A Convoy Through A Dream, by Scott Williamson, published by Macmillan Co., $3.50... Brother Fred Hethcoat, the oldtimer. writes from Galveston and says that for an SIU brother to be without his Union paper to read every week is like being in the desert without water. 4 4 4 This seems to be mail week. Brother Eddie Mooney suddenly postcards us from Venezuela saying he's finishing his fourth trip aboard the Alcoa Corsair as Chief Steward. He sends his best re­ gards to the brothers on the beach and those volunteering to help other unions in their beefs... The following brothers wiU be receiving the weekly LOG free of cost to their homes: George Gardner of Minnesota, Giles Quinn of Alabama, L. H. Pentecost of Florida, Lloyd Deen of Georgia, Richard Leikas of Arizona, lYancis Petitpas of California, Gene Jackson of North Carolina, Stephen Sopko of Pennsylvania, Frank Ralasia of Pennsylvania, William Parker of Florida, Victor Gilliland of Virginia. 4 4 4 ' A new furnover of oldiimers are in lown and here are most of them: H. Robinson, A. Burgos, J. H, Joy, J. Jaranilla. E. Blaha, John Stefanik, B. Charles. J. Weimer. L. Ellorin. J. Walsh, P. Norton, V. Holton, James Renard. H. C. Peterson, H. Morris. A. Schiavone, G. Bryan, C. E. Brady, J. Meeks, F. Mazet, W. Guenther, M. Ellsworth, Pat Nash. Know any of them? 4 4 4 Although Brother Ray Queen isn't a sea-lawyer he's still taU. tough and technically poetic, since he knows the classic works or the poets and has been versitile enough to have written some poems, too. The poem "He Learned About Women From Her" that we mentioned recently is a line from Rudyard Kipling's poem "To The Ladies," says Ray. By the way, he wants to know who wrote the poem "Inchcape Rock," which is about a ship that ran aground on a rock. Anybody know the post? • i?.P, ' 4 4^4 While more than twelve SIU ships are tied up, the battle of survival in the West Coast maritime strike (now eight weeks old) is changing its tune from the "freeze-up" waltz to a "hot agreement" polka. The MEBA has signed and the MFOWW probably will too. This leaves the CIO Cooks and Stewards and the CIO longshoremen still holding their political pink punching bags. Thus we see how the Taft-Hartley unionbusting law and the communists permanently wiped out thous­ ands of shipboard jobs for the majority of loyal American West Coast seamen—and destroyed the bargaining strength of these, unions. The shipowners wanted this. The SIU stands prepared against any such treacherous future. �Page Tan THE SEAFARERS LOG Fnday, November 5, 1948 SPEAKS Brother Says Patience Is A Must At Meetings NIGHT'LIFING ON "THE GREAT WHITE WAY •>* no chance to be presented to the membership. Under Robert's Rules of Or­ Furthermore, we give no der, it is the privilege of any chance to our Patrolmen and member attending our Union elected officials to answer unfair meetings to make a motion to criticism often mumbled by cer adjourn the meeting just as soon tain members in the Seafarers as the chairman and secretary We give no chance to our per are elected. Hawever, in a demo­ mitmen (who pay the same- dues and assessments as the bookmen) cratic organization such as the when we rush our meetings Seafarers, where it has been the through in the fashion of the policy of our membership to ex­ meeting of October 20th. They tend to our officials the courtesy have no possible chance of of permitting them to complete learning a thing about our Un­ the agenda. Last Wednesday ion structure and policies. That night's meeting unfortunately they deserve attention, surely no was a sharp break from our bonafide Seafarer can deny. sound policy of the past. I say, KEEP STEADY COURSE "unfortunately" because when we begin to rush through meet­ As a member of this organiza­ ings many important issues have tion for over five years, during A quartet of SIU oldtimers toured New York's "Great While Way" recently and at the which time I had the pleasure of Metropole posed for their pictures. Attraction at the Metropole is the floor show that is staged •seeing the Seafarers rise in in the center of the circular bar. Brothers are, left to right—Scotty, Matt Fields, William Wild strength, based on the just policy and Lou Galvani. of having all issues discussed pro and con' at our meetings, I say, let's not veer from the course of making our meetings constructive and instructive. To the Editor: tional costumes made of brightly stayed was approximately 20 feet To the Editor: ^ Up and down the coast in Let's give consideration to our beaded deerskin with their fea­ in diameter. The dirt floor was ^ every SIU Hall the membership elected officials by allowing them I am enclosing some snapshots ther-bedecked head dresses, they covered with a layer of straw is complaining about the cramp­ time to make a full report on taken during my recent risit to ;;;\;th;;*7e"rriSng7"67"course and over the straw rugs were ed conditions. Well, little or all issues. Also, let's keep the the Pendelton Round-Up, an they are all exceptionally easy­ placed that completely covered nothing has been said about the permitmen (our future bookmen) event of some importance to going, peaceful people, but it the straw. Beds were made up San Juan Hall. This little shack in mind before we try to rush most Westerners. I had never does not take a great deal of by placing mattresses against the been to the celebration before, imagination to be thankful that sides of the teepee, with the should be used to keep chickens the meeting through. or pigeons -in—not as a Union Since the beer.joints are open and of course neither had my you are viewing these people Jeet pointing toward the center Hall. until 4:00 A.M., none of us need friends, so it was quite a sight on paved streets in the year 1948, of the tent. There were about be in fear of hitting the sack for us. The little Indian girl rather than meeting them on the six of these beds to a teepee the When we hold a meeting, half with me was one of the "Prin­ western plains in the year 1848. size of the one we stayed in. of the Brothers are out in the without a last cold one. cesses" for the affair. street. The last meeting, I had Bill Dorann Although I was not sorry to TOURIST TRAP The Round-Up is an event to sit in the Dispatcher's chair have had the experience, still I My friends and I lived in asting four days, during which because of the lack of room up was glad when we all got back front. the atmosphere of the Old West Teepee Town during our stay at to town again and into my apart­ is recaptured, at least in part. Pendelton. Teepee Town is a The San Juan Hall is just as ment where there was a bath­ There ware parades through the village of Indian tents which important as any other Hall. In room and hot and cold water streets of the small town of springs up overnight during fact it is the opinion of the available with the turn of the i'endelton, Oregon, and the par­ Round-Up time. Tourists are al­ beachcombers that it is more tap, to say nothing of polished ticipants are dressed in the ways interested in the way the important than any other. Most Indians lived in the old days and floors instead of a straw mat. manner of the early days. of the time there are three or To the Editor: If I attend the Round-Up in The Indians lend a great deal this is supposed to represent just four ships in the port of San This is to inform you that on the future I will have a hotel that. of color and reality to the spec­ Juan, and being good Union room and let someone else have my way to New York, through Anyway, the teepee where we tacle. In fact, in their tradimen, the Brothers attend the the honor of re-living the. old meetings. It is pretty discourag­ Chicago, I stopped and convers­ days with an "Indian Princess." ing to have to stand out in the ed with a picket captain of the Now that it's over with, however, street when you hat^e an inter­ Chicago Typographical Union I can say that I had a wonderful est in your Union and want to Number 16, of 130 North Wells time. catch up on what is going on. I. H, Pepper Most of the Brothers want to Street, Chicago, Illinois. adjourn the meeting as soon as As the squads were changing, possible because they >feel so he invited me to come to their SALTY DICK FAN cramped and uncomfortable. Union Hall. There I met and SAYS FIZZ WON'T talked with Mr. Charles TamBIG EVENT birino, who is their picket com­ CRUMBLE CHOPPERS A new Hall with plenty of mitteeman, and works for the To the Editor: room to hold and conduct meet­ Chicago Herald American. ings and Union business would These men have been out on In reference to an article in mean more to the Union Bro­ strike since November. The TaftSalty Dick's column, "The Voice thers who use San Juan as their Hartley Law is giving these boys Of The Sea" in the Sept. 17 home port than if Don Q rum a lot of trouble and the papers edition of the LOG (Ed. Note: went down to 50 cents a quart. are trying to stop all union "Salty" quipped about certain The new Hall should have funds. This strike is being fought plenty of recreational facilities mostly in the courts. They would soft - drinks "softening the for Brothers waiting to ship out. be very glad to receive the teeth"), I would like to quote As it stands now, we have one SEAFARERS LOG and will send from page" 81 of the October • set of dominoes for all the their own Union literature. Coronet: Brothers on the beach. As for myself, I am heading "Dental authorities say there All you men who ship from for New York today and should is no such thing as 'soft' teeth. here should voice your opinion arrive Saturday. I hope shipping Examination of thousands of in the LOG. If you will do that is good, and that I can get out. teeth shows practically no dif­ 'and let the general membership Here's luck to all of the fellows! ference in structure or chemical know that we're stiU on the composition." C. Sypher map, we might get a new Hall down here. (Ed. Note: The Chicago Just thought you'd like to know. / ^ Patrick Dunphy Printer:^ will begin receiving Brother Pepper stands before a tepee with the Indian n. •— • San Juan, P.H. Irene Lukacs pnncess. . the LOG unr.:?diaiely.) To Ihe Editor: Brother Makes Plea For Hall In San Juan t'-7. Pepper Finds Teepee Life Hard On Paleface Chicago Typos Show Seafarer Strike Set-Up �Friday, Novetnbar 5, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Claims Skipper Is Killjoy Check |t—But Good the slop chest be­ To Otherwise Good Voyage foreCheck your boat sails. Make To the Editor: ; for throwing matches on the deck. But aside from him, the The Department Delegates of crewmembers and officers are a the SS Anni.ston City asked me pretty swell bunch of fellows. to write this letter, which we Vincent (Ke'lly) Keller Ship's Delegate hope will be published in the LOG in order to give the mem­ bership an idea of what it is like aboard one of the oldest Isthmian ships. sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. MEMBERS OF THE SYDNEY SHORT CREW The ship is all right but the Captain thinks he is the Al­ mighty himself. Here are some of the cute tricks that he bulls: He gets up at 5:00 A.M. with a full-dress uniform—white at that — and expounds to the wheelsman the virtues of the Isthmian seamen who sailed the ship before the Union came into the picture. He states that be­ fore men stayed aboard trip after trip; now they get off after each trip as if the ship had some kind of disease. Maybe it has with him aboard! He has stated that he could make the crew work sixteen hours a day if he wanted to. As far as overtime is concerned, there isn't any. The way he puts it, there will be plenty when the ship starts for home. Of course this will be just to make the ship look pretty for the owners when we get back, so that he will get a pat on the back as he is expecting. But for the present the crew has to live on a filthy ship! Four members of the Sydney Short, Alcoa, crew, which recently paid off in New Orleans. Left to right—Chief Cook Mack, Bosun, Chilism and Laverick. Pictures were sent in by Bull Sheppard, N.O. Agent. 4- HANDS ARE TIED Though the Chief Mate is a pretty good guy, the Old Man is holding him back so that he has his hands tied. The ship is in such bad condition that it would make a tramp look like the Queen Mary. The Bosun tried to get the Old Man to give out some overtime to get the ship into shape so the men could live like human beings, but that was no dice. The Old Man won't let him break out any of the gang to clean her up. He keeps telling the Bosun about the company's economy With a n}op and paint brush program—in the meantime, the two Short crewmen give the ship continues to look like a deck a soogeeing and swab­ floating junk pile. The Old Man has even as­ bing. Men are Tony Carreuio, serted that he can log a man AB, and George Gierchic, OS. SIU Men Find Honduran Ship Rugged In Georgetown, B. G. we boarded the Alcoa Pointer on a We take great pride in writ­ visit, and were made to feel at ing to you about an incident in home. After living under the which the unity of the SIU has conditions that prevailed on the again been upheld. A Brother Dolly Madison — namely the Is a Brother regardless whether wages, lack of overtime, poor it be on land or St sea, from the sanitary conditions, and above same ship or another. all the grub—we were not sur­ During the last slump of ship­ prised that the boys felt kind of ping in Mobile, hundreds of I sorry for us. Brothers were stuck on the j Thanks to the swell fellows on beach. Many of these were per- I this ship, headed by "Goldy" jmitmen and of these, quite a few Goldsmith, Chief Steward, our were aliens. mental depression " was immedi­ Every seaman is more or less ately relieved. familiar with the immigration This voluntary action of our laws, and knows that an alien Brothers, was greatly appreciated has but 29 days ashore. Quite beyond what anyone can imagine a few of these found themselves —which goes to prove the unity, in deep water. It was a question benevolence and understanding of a ship or deportation. that the SIU preaches and prac­ Under these circumstances four tices. , alien Brothers — all in good Through this letter we wish to standing—signed on a Honduran express pur gratitude for the ship, the SS Dolly Madison. Con­ unity of the greatest seaman's ditions aboard this ship Were Union in the world! bbviously not anywhere near tl^ Rafael Ganiz Standard maintained aboard SIU . ' Charles T. Ganiz fcohtrdcted ships; but no other Alphonso Teodorini kltefnative was offered. It was Gerard- Ateen a questibii" of having to go. To the Editor: Delegate Wins Medical Aid For Man Skipper Rebuffed To the Editor: This is a harp and barking beef from the Alcoa Pioneer about the hard time some of the crewmembers, v/ho have become ill, have had in obtaining medi­ cal attention. One Brother, the Bedroom Utility developed external hemorroids that were so bad he could hardly navigate. Another Brother, the Utility Messman, fell down a nine or ten rung ladder with a big bag of laundry on his shoulders, and bruised and sprained his back so badly that he could not bend over to take off his .shoes. After much debate between the Stewards Delegate, Jimmie Prestwood, and the Captain, the Skipper finally called a doctor— the Company doctor at that. The medico stated that both men should be hospitalized. However, the next morning when the Brothers were ready to go * to the hospital, he changed his mind, and stated that they were both fit for sea duty. Prestwood, in his capacity as Delegate, then went to the Cap­ tain (sometimes called Preacher Pembrooke) and demanded that the two men be sent to the Pub- Heyward Crew Recommends Trieste For Enjoyable Time To the Editor: We, the crew of the SS Thomas Heyward, wish to de­ clare ourselves as one satisfied crew! Now that we are com­ pleting one of a number of voyages on this vessel, we will start by letting the membership know that we all have a high esteem for the Master of this steamboat. Captain Royace H. Graham of Mobile, Alabama. A Skipper who is tolerant and understanding, he will always have the respect of the entire crew. Now that he is going on vaca­ tion, we wish him the best of luck and a wonderful time. We have found the Mates, too, to be good Joe's, and we want to thank them for their coopera­ tion. And now a word about the crew: The Steward, Jimmy Ro­ wan, has proven to be not only a good Steward, but a friend and Grundy Crewmember Page Eleven lie Health clinic for examina­ tion. The request was emphatic­ ally refused, Prestwood then took the BR to the American Consul in Mon­ treal, Canada, and the SIU Rep­ resentative, Brother McDonald, went along. Later that evening the BR was taken to the Public Health clinic. The medico there stated that both men were okay for sea duty, but that they should take it easy. He instruct­ ed the Utility Messman to have his back strapped very tightly for quite a while. The vessel then went to Hali­ fax. A day before departure, the BR doubled up in a spasm from the pain in 'his back. Prestwood was called into the foc'sle and upon .seeing the Brother in such pain and unable to talk, he went immediately to the Skipper and 2nd Mate, and requested an am­ bulance at once. The Captain said that he had an appointment with the doctor at 2 P.M. It was then 12:15 P.M., and Prestwood insisted that the boy needed medical attention at once and not an hour or two later. When he asked the Cap- \$ THERE- A •pOCTOT^ IH •Wt£--rtOU^£-/ pal. In the galley we have A. M. Hakelberg, Chief Cook; J. W. Eichenberg, Night Cook and Baker, and Jimmy "Knot Head" Jackson, Third Cook. No beefs, no complaints. The food is tops. We have just left Trieste which we found to be a swell port wher^ we all had a fine time. We recommend it to all for wine, women and song. It can be seen from the draw list of this vessel -that the crew of the Thomas Heyward bought their share of stock in the fair city of Trieste. tain's permission to take the man to the hospital or to a doc­ tor, he was given an order to leave the man alone. After some exchange of words between the Steward and Prest­ wood, the Captain gave his per­ mission. When the doctor saw the man, he ordered him hospi_ talized. SCALPED 'EM I The Utility Messman, after be­ We were very fortunate to ing taped up around his back have several tonsorial artists and belly, has stayed aboard and aboard. Inclosed is a photograph tried to do his work; but will that gives a sample of their probably liave to hit the hospi­ handiwork on the way over. tal upon arrival in the Stales. A Anyone wishing to risk the few other incidents have occur­ shears of these artists—who are red in regards to medical atten­ all book members—may contact tion; but we will take those beefs into the port of payoff them aboard ship. We will hit the States in a along with this one. typical SIU ship: in good shape SET-UP A FARCE and without beefs of any kind. Brother Editor, the medical Larry Bergren, set-up on this ship is really a Engine Delegate farce, and the SEAFARERS LOG Jimmy Slavin. is our way of informing the Deck Delegate whole membership. The 2nd Willie Forney. Mate, who handles the medical Stewards Delegate chest, seems to have the feeling James Eichenberg, that he is paying for the sup­ Ship's Delegate plies out of .his own pocket. If one of us should happen to break a leg, he is apt to give you three CC pills and then break your arms doing hand­ 1. 5 buildings springs to the rest room. From the look of matters, we'd sug­ 2. sol gest that we paint a hospital 3. 663 feet, 6 inches cross on the'port side, starboard side, and on the smoke stack 4. August and the Charlie Noble (if we 5. July had one on this tub). Otherwise things are going 6. $237.29 fairly smooth, except the usual and very rancid beef that is 7. 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM always on this vessel: namely 8. Detroit Tigers the dictatorial policies of the Chief Engineer. 9. March J. H. Gleason 10. F. D. Roosevelt Black Gang Delegate Quiz Answers Anthony (Tony) Parker, crewmember of the Felix Grundy, gives the photog­ rapher e big smUe. Tony is one of two Parker brothers in the Union, his brother Gil­ bert being an SIU oldtimer. ..•w® I •Sjjl �Pag» Twrtvv TUE SEAFARERS Retired Member Asks Draft Status Of Wartime Seamen Friday, NoTembtr 5/19t8 LOG GUESTS AT "DIRTY DICK'S" IN NASSAU wm To the Editor: of our famous generals during the I am a retired bookman of the _ invasion , , of . Normandy, and , SUP, but I have done most of afterwards about the work the my shipping on SIU ships and ."merchant marine did m supplyon the East Coast. The war in-,^"® the men that hit the beaches? would suggest that since this terrupted my plan to go to' 'bill is open-for amendment, that go back to school. some of the men that are in­ I have been, however, receiv- terested should write to their •ing the LOG for over a year j Congressmen. But don't ask them now and I want to say that I j think it IS a fine paper, well found out they will get no more adapted to the needs of Union information than they could get seamen both on shore and aboard from the daily paper. ship. I find it an excellent way . Herbert M. Widdowson to keep in contact with what (Ed. Note: As things now the SIU is doing, as well as to keep track of some of them stand the status of each indi­ men that I shipped with and vidual seamen, active or re­ tired is entirely in the hands vessels that I sailed. of his local draft hoard. A Before I go any further number of articles have been though, I would like to state Entering into the gay whirl of Bahama society. Bob High published in recent issues of the purpose of this letter: I am and Frenchy Ruf take in a festive evening at the well-known sure that most people have heard the LOG on this subject. The Nassau nitery, "Dirty Dick's." In the note which was enclosed the phrase, "Write to your con­ July 30 issue carried the story with the picture, their companions were described at "sea­ gressman." Well I did just that of the action of our Secretaryworthy friends." Brothers High and Ruf were crewmembers of and requested an answer to a Treasurer in wiring President the Evangeline at the time. question I think is of interest to Truman urging him to "in­ most seamen. I asked that sea­ struct Director of Selective men who have served as much Service to grant draft exemp­ time on the ships as others serv­ tion to U.S. seamen who ed in the armed service be sailed our nation's vessels and classed as exempt from this new thus kept democracy's life­ taxpayers burden known as the lines open under enemy fire in Selective Service Act. Well, the World War II." physicians and pretty nurses To the Editor: (On the front page of the answer that I got was a fine made their improvement almost It is about time that Brothers miraculously fast. example of evasion, or else he LOG for Sept. 10 is an ar­ just didn't know what was going ticle giving the information ashore found out about the As for the Steward Depart­ that the matter is being left maiden voyage of the SS Steel on in Congress. ment, we have yet to find out to the local boards.) STILL IN DITHER for whom we are working—the Voyager. It seems that no one knows Things went swell all the way Steward or the Captain. The Steward has been with Isthmian as yet what the status will be Asks Friends over to Arabia, but after arrival for many years and is so indoc­ for merchant seamen living on To Write Him a couple of Brothers became trinated with their anti-union shore whether they have their To the Editor: very sick. One AB who was policies that he is almost beyond certificate of continuous service I have been in the hospital quite ill with yellow jaundice hope. The Captain winds him or not. So now I am doing what I here at Brighton since May 28, waited in the intense heat be­ up every morning and he goes should have done in the first 1947. Time is heavy on one's till he runs down, then heads off place, namely write to the LOG hands while recuperating, and fore being admitted to the hos­ to bed. where I know I will get the |-I would enjoy very much hear- pital. Another Brother, after SCRATCH ONE score, if any information is ing from SIU members and haying the Mate and Master use their phony remedies for two friends. Drop me a card br let­ available on the matter. The Saloon Pantryman drop­ Will we be subjected to the ter if you have a spare mo- weeks, become so sick that he ped and broke a couple of dishes was sent to the hospital too. Brass Hats' control again as we ^ ment. and was informed by the Mas­ After being admitted to the ter that every such incident J. C. Hensley were in World War II? Do the U.S. Marine Hospital hospital, both found conditions shortens the life of the SIU. Brass Hats in the Government extremely up to date. Fine Down below the officers have no Brighton. Mass. forget what was said by one more authority than a first trip Wiper. The Chief Engineer prac­ YOU <5UY$ ALWAYS TALK ABCHJT THf FAI^ tically lives in the engine room, , YOUW GONNA HAVE-.WELL,I ALREADY GOT MINE!! ACCORDING TO HINV. and has to okay even the most FfRT/LE IN TH' Vi?RU)... LAST YEAR IITH' MARSHALL PUM trivial orders before then can RAKED 20,000 WJSHELS OF T0MAT(£?f5 816 AS PUWKINSr CAN GET ALONG ON be executed. Thus the Oilers AND 5,000 TON 0'WTATOES BIOOER'N'STUD UNKS... MDW JUST WHAT COMES have the same problem as the TAKIAlYHfRD OF LIVESTOCK-WHY 160T ORE COW FROM HIS FARIYV... men in the Stewards Department ALONE THAT GIVES 2S GALLON OF MILK A DAY— , THE m SCIENTISTS COME FROM ALL OVER TO STUDY in that they never know for HER.....OFCOUI^E MY WIFE MANA6CS MY PLACE whom they are working the First WHILE I'M AWAY-MY ESTATE IS Assistant or the Chief Engineer. , CALLED-ROCK CANDY ACRES"— At first it was not surprising \ NOW TAKE MY POULTRY.. ETC,ETC. to see the Captain on deck, but ' it didn't take the Bosun long to THAT AIN'T A FARMget this straightened out. THAT'S A Well, fellows, it is getting late MONOPOLY \ and this message has to be in the ON THE \ o mail very shortly, so will sign PRODUCE off. M.ARKET. Crew of SS Steel Voyager Port Said. Egypt Racing Tankers By WANDERING SEAFARER Here's to the racing tankers Beating up the coast. Loaded with gas for the cities. To these I give a toast. Here's to the crews who man them. On these modern life depends: The millions of cars on high­ ways. All these the tankers tend. Through storms and calms They plunge upon their way To God-forsaken oil docks Where towns are miles away. The seamen on the tanker decks Gaze wistfully on the shore. As the Mate posts up the message. "We sail in four hours more." Voyager's Divided Command Makes Maiden Trip Rugged Ah, restless are the tankers As they shuttle on the coasts. Full-laden with sinews of power— To the crews I raise a toast. Oh. hearts and home are far away. Though they be e'er so near; There's no time for a shore leave To visit loved ones dear. It's in and out. It's up and go! Forever on your way; The power .and heat for our cities— No time is there to stay. So here's to the tanker crew­ men. Here's to their lonely lives. Here's to their wives and children. Here's to the SIU drivel On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must be turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following the completion of the overtime work. As soon as the penally work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hours before the ship makes port. J Praise Staff Of San Juan Hospital To the Editor: We would like for you to print this article in the LOG; We, the patients of the US Marine Hospital at San Juan, Puerto Rico, thank the crew of the SS Morning Light, of the Attention Members! All applications for unemploy­ ment insurance in New York City must be made through the offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ stead of the District offices, at formerly. Waterman Steamship Company, for their kind attention at the time that we needed.it, and espe­ cially for the cigarettes and fruit they brought us. Thanks to the US Marine Hos­ pital Doctors M. S. Cashion, Springer, Lemon, and Coca-Mir, and to the Staff Nurses and em­ ployees, we are getting the best of treatment and attention; Thanks to all. R. Seijo Eugene B. Holmes William Sullivan Rafael Torres Juan R. Pagan » James R. Gamer IF MY URGCAUY HU6BAND W^ULD fTAY HOMF mETEAD PLAYING THE ABSENTEE LANDLOW,I MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET SOlAEfHiNd DONE AROUND THIS ROCKBOUND PLACE. me ni(«A-scABU| COUNTRY BEFORE.. ITMU6T HAVE BEEN CARRIED IN BY S<W.EOilEj^H^ECTeD VYITH A Yf (imilE, BACK ff mK CWDY iUCftESl SClEHTlSrl �Friday. Novembar 5. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Membership Comments On Transportation Rule Fairisle Crewmembers Seek Time Extension In Ruling To the Editor: Since the Union rule calling for men to take transportation money and pile off after a trip ending in a port other than the payoff port went into effect, many opinions pro and con have been express­ ed in the LOG and at membership meetings. On this page is a sampling of member­ ship opinions. Argu­ ments for and against the rule are given al­ most equal space. Bro­ thers having points to add on the subject are urged to write to the SEAFARERS LOG. Believe Sacrifice Small, Gain Great Under SIU Rule department—be allowed to sail To Ihe Editor: get their ships back to the port on each SIU ship, so as to give of signing on. But if we let the As th^ LOG requested the them .a break in these tough We have been reading the let­ transportation clause lapse by opinion of SIU members regard­ times. ters in recent LOGs registering not taking our money, the com­ ing the transportation clause in kicks about the transportation We believe that each member panies will be glad to forget the new contract, we of the should be allowed to sail foreign ruling and as near as we can about it. Stewards Department of the SB for a period of at least sixty figure it all boils down to this: Fairisle wish to express our ver­ days when transportation is in­ It is plain to see that in the A lot of guys seem to think they sion of that clause. majority of SIU payoffs no trans­ are going to be in for onevolved, and not longer than six month trips, and two months on portation is involved. But in Shipping has been very slow, months on coastwise or near-for­ those where it is involved, the the beach from now on. as we all know, and it has been eign ships or intercoastals. present ruling requiring all to The fact of the matter, how­ necessary for some key men, Two short foreign trips will ever, is quite the opposite. Most take their transportation money such as Cooks, Stewards and take a little longer than sixty ships are on regular runs. Be­ and re-register at the Hall, first Bakers to remain on the beach days, but at least the member sides, since the contract calls for of all insures that the company for six or eight weeks. will have a few dollars to take the company to pay the trans­ fulfills the full meaning of the When they ship out after that home. On coastwise ships portation of the crews back to contract without getting any period—and it often is even he wiU have " the choice of at the area from which they ship­ kickbacks; and secondly it longer—they usually leave debts least two calls in his home port. ped, the companies do the best means a greater job turnover and In submitting this opinion, we and obligations which are diffi­ they can at the present time to resulting benefit to shipping cult for them and their families hope it will be of help in work­ generally. ing out a solution that will to adjust. We understand that this clause benefit the membership as a ALL BENEFICIAL works for the welfare of the whole and clear up the present Every one of these results is members as a whole, which is misunderstandings. beneficial to the Union. Every To the Editor: takes away that for which we Robert D. Phifer Unionism at its best; however, one of them is fair to one and fought: job security. Where does T. Herein the Union stands for job security, I first went to sea in the year all alike. If you happen to be the vacation clause do us any P. H. LaCoste and a member in good standing 1929. Things were bad in those one of the few Brothers asked good now if this ruling stays in Ralph Weeks should have the right to work at times, but as the years rolled at some time to get off a ship effect? I, as well as a lot of John Dawning his trade for a reasonable length by, the seamen's unions grew when you would rather make others, might as weU give up stronger, and conditions and of time. I another trip, just remember that foreign runs and stay coastwise. wages began improving. Job We feel that this ruling will you have the same chance to be EXPRESS VIEWS security, vacation clauses, over­ drive members into other lines one of the Brothers helped off time, and the unheard of time If enough men will write into of employment, and force a lot off on Sunday at sea came into the LOG expressing their views the beach by it. of brothers to retire their books. being. it might come to a head so that Let's not undermine the spirit This we feel is not good for the But now as I write this I am we can change this provision. and smooth operation of our Union. Yet it must be cealized sore as a boil over the part in It is my opinion that we should agreement by making 60 day or that under the present conditions the new agreement providing at least leave it up to each man 90 day exception. If you happen many cannot support their fam­ To the Editor: ilies or pay their debts. Considering the current dis­ that we have to get off the ship if he wants to accept or reject someday to be one of the few cussion of the transportation when transportation is involved. the transportation; or at least Brothers asked to make this SEES SWITCH-UP ruling, it is felt that by speed­ We give permitmen 60 days on we should give a man 90 days small sacrifice of getting off, just If a bookman joins a ship in ing up the turnover on the coastwise ships, and a round on a ship. I urge every member remember that it is a mighty the Gulf, after waiting for .six or ships a more equal distribution trip iri foreign runs; but we now to write to the LOG and voice small sacrifice compared to the sacrifices that have gone into eight weeks, and makes a short of jobs is achieved which is fair put ourselves—^that is bookmen his opinion on this matter. —in the same position. Suppose A lot of the members who building of our Union and its to all and increases the job se­ foreign trip and returns to New voted Yes for this didn't know we sign on in Boston on a fast conditions—and very possibly is curity of the membership as a York or Philadelphia, he must, run to Europe and pay off in what they were voting for. Let's small compared to the sacrifices at present, get off with his trans­ whole. portation money. In most cases, Therefore, we, the undersigned, Mobile. This will be a trip of rectify this mistake, and not we may all have to make in the however, he will not have hage agreed that all men who about 29 days. We have to get have the NMU laughing at us future to maintain them. for the foolish thing we voted enough money to afford to re­ are offered transportation to the off as well as the permitmen. Let's train our guns on Union* for. T. Fleming This part in the agreement turn to his home port, so this original port of signing on shall conditions, and then stick by puts a Gulf crew in the Coast accept it and pay off of the them. , ^ FIVE BRIGHT SPOTS ON THE HEYWARD ports, and a coast crew in the ship, thus giving the rest of the Trevor H. Little Gulf, membership a chance to make a Jessie F. Helms Of course it would be selfish living. Blackie Colucci for a man to stay on one ship signed by: Robert J. Sojka for an unreasonable length of Daniel W. Lippy. Michael J. time when there are many book­ Pugaczewski. Harry E. Mossburg. men and permit men (who will Jr.. Clyde W. Baumgardner. Otto someday be full members) on the F. Shumacher. Robert R. Newell. beach and at their wits ends. Clyde Baumgardner. Jr.. Robert Incidentally, we would like to L. Miller, Robert J. Aumiller. ill recommend right here that at Jacole Cook. Dorsey Paugh. least three permits—one in each Says Security Is Lessened Feel Measure Boosts Security Through Turnover Say New Rule Brightens Job Picture In Ports Voices Opinion Asks Six Weeks Allowance In Enforcing Rule To the Editor: Hi r I illil To the Editor: Brother Shelly White, by­ passed in last week's Inquir­ ing Photographer, says he's happy aboard ship when the quarters are comfortable and tka crew level-headed. Good food. too. is' a morale booster, he says. In my letter on transportation payoffs that was printed in the LOG of July 2, I stated that the shipping rules should re­ quire a man paying off with transportation to register and get his job off the board SIU style. Instill think that the resolu­ tion should stay as it is, for we have fought a long and hard battle for the present condition; but an exception should be made in cases where the trip has been less than six weeks. As things have worked out under current shipping condi­ tions, a man often has to wait very long time to get a ship and it often Avorks a real hard­ ship when he has to get off at the end of an unusually short trip. Hanzy M. Robinion sis siis mm Baring their pales to the sim. five Thomas Heyward Sea­ farers attest to the "tonsorial artist" on the ship. Looks like the barber is a guy who believes in going whole hog. The boys are identified as. left to right, back row—^Andreshak. DM; Don Johns. Pantryman; utd J. M. Eichenberg, Night Cook-Baker. Kneeling are Jimmy Sla'vin. AB; and "Knot Head" Jackson. 3rd Cook. It seems to us that the mem­ bership has a mighty good thing in this ruling that requires those who have transportation coming to take it and re-register at the Hall. It is fair to all alike, for if the ruling catches you short one trip by creating more jobs on the board, it will help you out the next time you are on the beach. So let's not toss it aside just because there are a few beefs. Chances are those who squawk now when they are asked to re-register will be beliind it, too, when they realize how much it means to the total job picture in the Branches. It's a good move that let's every member have an even break, is our verdict! Let's keep it. F. Hatgimisios Knul Fyhn P. J. McCama 1 �Page Fourteen THE S E A F AH E RS Friday, November 5. 1948 LOG 'Deep Sea Fotogs' Click On Cape Race Going a step further than the average photographyminded Seafarer, a couple of the lads aboard the SS Cape Race have rigged themselves a small but complete. photo­ graphic enterprise equipped to handle all operations, from the "shooting" of subjects to the delivery of enlarged prints. The shipboard studio is owned and operated by the partnership of Bill Nicholson and E. B. (Mac) McAuley. •• - ..^1^ jill V When the two Seafarers decided to combine their talents and knowledge, they aptly named the business the "Deep Sea Photo Service." Brother McAuley's picture-taking should be familiar to readers of the LOG. In the past few years he's come up with some highly dramatic sea shots. Last year, in fact, "Mac" scored a neat photographic scoop aboard the tanker Newhall Hills, shortly after she was cut in two by an explosion touched off by a collision with a small craft in the English Channel. Lensman McAuley's shots were bought up by a photo service and were seen the next day by millions of newspaper readers throughout the U.S. So far, the "Deep Sea Photo Service" is happy to report, pictures taken aboard the Cape Race have a very peaceful note—^somewhat like the ones appearing on this page. The Nicholson-McAuley firm is specializing these days in portrait and candid shots. "Hold still, please.". Even the Galley Gang smiles ior the Cape Race's "Deep Sea" lensmen. Kneeling (left to right): J. Lancaster, Steward; W. J. DownSr MM, and Joe Wendt, Oh. Cook. Middle row (left to right): Bill Ranew, Saloon Pantryman; Johnny Coxwell, Saloon MM; "Mac" Skiltlethorpe, Galleyman; "Whitey" Pittman, BR. Rear row (left to right): Joe Wilszak, Nt. Cook and Baker; Clyde Kriss, Second Cook, and J. W. Short, Crew Pantryman. l-fciv While other half of the team clicks camera shutter. Brother McAuley (center). Oiler and Ship's Delegate, puts on a Sunday smile. He's flanked by "Rags" Reinholdt (left), FWT, and L. W. Davenport, Second Assistant. These Cape Race poker players put their cards on the table—and smile when they do. Starting with beaming "Hunkie" Wilszak (nearest camera), seated clockwise around table are Whitey Pittman, Jack Henley, Tex Ringo and Joe Wendt. K-'' IB' I fx.'^ Even the fotog gets in the pic. Bill Nicholson (left), a Chief Electrician, replaces, field coil with the aid of Bill Holloway. Lads look pooped because they had been working 26 hours to finish job before vessel left Bremen. And here are the old pros in action. While Brother Nicholson (right) sets up lights and arranges camera position, partner McAuley prepares to tajce light reading with photo­ electric mefer. The "Deep Sea" boys know what they're doing. �T HE S E A FAR: ERS LOG Friday. I^OTember 5. 1^8 NOTICE Marymar Crewinen POINT VINCENTE Page Fifteen Seamen Have Fair Chance Of Deferment From Draft M/V TAG KNOT JULY, 1948 Will any and all crewmembers Will any of the crewmembers All men whe were who were on board the above who were on board the MV By JOSEPH VOLPIAN vessel when it salvaged and Tag Knot, of the American crewmembers of the SS Special Services Representalive towed the SS Evergreen State, Hawaiian SS Co., on or about Marymar, Calmar SS March 16, 1947, when Carroll on or about August 7, 1947, Inquiries on seamen's status in out that he would lose both his after she lost her propeller 1980 E. Cardwell was killed aboard Company, in July, 1948 the draft continue to pour into labor and a big financial invest­ miles East of Cape Henry, Vir­ said vessel, please communicate are urged to get in Headquarters, and the answer to ment, and would thereby suffer ginia while en route from Rouen, with Herman N. Rabson at the touch with Ben Sterl­ all, of them remains the same: great hardship. France, to Hampton Roads, kind­ offices of Benjamin B. Sterling, It's up to your local draft board. If a draft board drafts a seaman ly get in touch with Abe Rap- Room 1711, 42 Broadway, New ing, 42 Broadway, New In other words, nobody can be with a war record anyway, ha paport at the offices of Benja­ York 4, N. Y. It is important York City. This con­ guaranteed exemption from the still has a chance to miss the min B. Sterling, Room 1711^, 42 that F. H. Garreison, Bosun; H. draft because he is or was a Army, by appealing the decision Broadway, New York 4, N.. Y., Lagan, Carpenter, and R. M. cerns a matter of the merchant seamen even if he to a review board. either by mail, phone or in per­ Curtice, Chief Mate, contact the greatest importance to sailed throughout the war. To the appeal board he can above office in regard to this son. Important. the Union. If any are claim skill in a vital defense in­ However, this does not mean matter. 4. 4. dustry, namely seafaring, and unable to get to New that merchant seamen are auto­ can declare 4 t GREAT ISSAC that he stands ready matically drafted. Some draft CHARLES McMAHON York, they should wire to return to the sea in a national boards are exempting men who Will any and all crewmembers The seabag you left aboard the who were on board the 'above SS Noonday is being held for or call Mr. Sterling. sailed through the war and can emergency. bring a Certificate of Substan­ If he is sailing at present, he vessel when she salvaged and you in the Boston Hall. His phone number is tially Continuous' Service, or are can claim deferment on the towed the T-2 Tanker, SS Casa 4 4 4 DIgby 4-7830. exempting seamen on other ground that he is already work­ Grande, after her main engine J. ARAYA. No. 39948 grounds. On the other hand, ing in a vital industry whether burned out off the Virginia See the Bookkeeper, Sixth some draft boards are paying no he sailed during the wgr or not. Capes on December 9-10, 1946, Deck, 51 Beaver Street, to pick attention at all to a seaman's war and towed her into Norfolk, get up receipt number c-75593. There are still rumors that record or anything else about seamen with war records will in touch with Abe Rappaport him. at the offices of Benjamin B. eventually get a blanket deter­ GILBERT G. PARKER No seaman should be discour­ Sterling, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ ment. But we have been hear­ Write home as soon as pos­ way, New York 4, N.Y., either sible. Your mother is worried aged, however, ju.st because he ing these rumors since the draft by mail, phone, or in person. and would like to hear from receives a notice from his draft act was first passed and little Important. you. 410 Pack Avenue, Savan­ board to report for a physical store can be set in them. examination. nah, Georgia. The rumors did not prevent a HERE'S WAY merchant seaman with four years 4 4 4 JOHN H. GOOLDY NEW YORK Here is the way seamen should of war service from being the Your mother is very anxious go about claiming deferment. first man drafted in New York SS TRINITY SIU, A&G District F. Bloom. $3.00; E. Fritz, $2.00; T. to have you contact her. There are several clauses in the City. F. Hale. $6.00; H. J. Mathiesen, $3.00; 4 4 4 The best thing any seaman can BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. draft act which give seamen a W. Bcnish, $5.00; J. E. Rivers.B $5.00; TONY KIISKA William Reiitz, Asent Mulberry 4S40 do is follow the procedure out­ chance to avoid doing 21 months H. Ekker, $6.00; Wm. H. Bausinger, BOSTON ' 276 State St. Contact your friend, Paul Lee, in the Army, whether they sailed lined above. $2.00; K. A. Kasemets, $8.00; 1. E. C. £1 B. Tjllcy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Carolusson. $2.00; A. Fancellu, $5.00; 3626—O Street, NW, Washing­ in the war or not. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 E. C. Eaton, $5.00; C. Nowakunski, ton, D.C. GALVESTON 308'/i—23rd St. If he did sail between Pearl $4.00; W. L. Dolberry, $5.00; E. R. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 4 4 4 Harbor and V-J Day, a man Perez, $5.00; L. C. Barnes, $3.00; W. MOBILE . 1 South Lawrence St. GEORGE W. HALLENBECK should be sure he has his Cer­ Irvin, $7.00; J. R. Cleater, $5.00; R. E. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 It is important that you con­ tificate of Substantially Continu­ Haney, $3.00; J. Livanos, $2.00; M. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Melis. $7.00; J. K. Robson, $10.00; A. tact Curtis and Warren, Attor­ £; Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ous Service, which he can ob­ Myhre, $6.00; W. McCullough. $7.00; neys, Coxsackie, New York, re­ This week six more compan­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. tain from the Maritime Commis­ F. J. Morris. $7.00; J. Valenti, $?.00: ies signed SIU contract renewals, garding the estate of your Aunt, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 E. H. Lecer, $7.00. • sion. This certificate is the mer­ NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. calling for the wage increases Catherine E. Hallenbeck. SS COLABEE chant marine equivalent to a Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 and other gains won in Sep­ P. Emil, $3.00. 4 4 4 discharge from the Army or PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. SS KYSKA tember from the Atlantic & Gulf JOSEPH T. VAUGHN Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Navy. R. D. Niedcrmeyer, $2.00; . A. Uhler, Ship Operators Association and Please get in contact with SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. A seaman can protest that he $3.00; W. H. Howell, $4.00: P. C. Du­ Sieve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 val, $2.00; S. Yurgawicz, $5.00; F. Jeanne. She is very anxious to volunteered for the merchant five tanker companies. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Bonefont, $2.00: H. B. Cook, $2.00; A. hear from you. Rentz. The Seatrade Corporation service during the war in the Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Obannion, $3.00; J. A. Pilutis, $2.00; 4 4 4 signed both the tanker and the SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. same spirit in which he might A, Borjer, $2.00; E. R. Ceccato, $5.00; DON J. PEURALA dry-cargo agreements, since it Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 have volunteei-ed for the Army, A. Danzi, $2.00; G. McCall, $3.00; S. Your mother's new address is TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. operates both types of ships. E. Walsh. $2.00; R. W. Larson, $3.00; Navy, Coast Guard or Marines, R.. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 10th Street. She Wm. H. Moody, $2.00; T. F. Shea, 1306 South Signing tanker agreements and perhaps that by so doing HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. $5.00; R. L. Allen. $2.00; S. Volpi, would like very much to hear were Philadelphia Marine Cor­ he had to forego to school. HAnover 2-2784 $1.00; R. LiPari, $2.00; A. A. Wil­ from you. poration, American Tramp Ship­ If he left the sea at the end liams, $1.00; C. Nelson, $2.00; E. TocSECRETARY-TREASURER 4 4 4 ping & Development Corpora­ co, $2.00; R. Carriz, $2.00; I. J. Ramos, Paul Hall of the war, he can say that he GENE ASHTON $2.00; T. D. Reilly, $2.00; C. Collins, tion, Metro Petroleum Corpora­ DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Norman Currier asks you to had to start life all over again tion, U.S. Waterways and Palmer $2.00. Lindsey Williams SS STEEL RECORDER communicate with him at 927 just as did a veteran of the Shipping Corporation. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Pranski, $5.00; H. Nickolso^, Amsterdam Avenue, New York. armed services. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler $5.00; J. Rubinskas, $2.00; S. Celeste, Negotiations are now in pro­ We have advised one former Phone—Monument 3-1134. Joseph Volpian $1.00: T. F. Mungo, $2.00; W. BanowSeafarer, who is building a house gress with the remaining com­ 4 4 4 ski. $2.00; C. M. Peterson, $5.00; W. and who has been called for his panies which have not yet G. .Adams. $3.00; F. A. Griffin, $2.00;. WILLIAM G. ADAMS SUP Wm. H. Hall, $1.00. Write your sister at P.O. Box physical examination, to point'signed for the new increases. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St SS LOYOLA VICTORY 1793, Oakland, California, or call Phone 5-8777 P. J. Galla, $1.00; K. J. Weekes, PORTLAND lll'W. Burnside.St. $1.00; J. O. Miller, $2.00; D. J. Ro- HUmbolt 3-8900. Beacon 4336 malo, $1.00; C. W. Maynard, $1.00; M. 4 4 4 RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. McMillan, $1.00; E. F. Bobinski, $5.00. LAWRENCE GIGLIO Phone 2599 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SS EVANGELINE NICHOLAS SAZIO SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. J. H. Dubose, $2.00; B. 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Davis, $2.00; J. S. 4, N. Y. Ebanks, $2.00; G. C, Rosa, $2.00; R. C. Canadian District Name Port Agents should also Schram, $2.00; A. Morgensen, $2.00; forward their copies of ship's C. H. Foster, $1.00; H. A. Thomsen. MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square minutes to the LOG as soon Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 $2.00; J. L.. Ward, $2.00; R. Kehrly, Street Address PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. $2.00; W. Vandervlist, $5.00. as possible after receiving SS JEAN PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. them. State A. Gregory, $2.00; C. E. Carroll, City Phone: 5591 Any other material relat­ $2.00; C. J. Madison, $1.00; S. Hernan­ TORONTO lllA Jarvis Street ing to the voyage, such as Elgin 5719 dez. $1.00; D. C. Candia, $1.00; F. A. Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Stephens, $1.00; A. J. Menendez, $1.00; stories, pictures, letters, etc.,^ Empire 4531 A. Miranda, $1.00; J. Reyes, $1.00; C. can be sent in with the^ VANCOUVER 665 Hamilton St. Rodrigues, $2.00; W. E. Carr, $1.00; J. Book No... minutes. Pacific 7824 Alston, $1.00: J. N. Jessen, $2.00; C. I. Personals SlU HRLLS Six More Companies Agree To Wage Boosts Notice To All SIU Members Time For Minutes Wright. $1.00. • /•.•Si. /''-i �THE SEAFARERS Page Sixteen LOG Friday. November 5. 1948 Membership Views On SIU's. New Transportation Rule SAYS IT'S. GIVE AND TAKE To the Editon jof fairness, it seems to me that There are two ways to look "If Union at the transportation ruling whereby a man getting transpor® ^ tation must get off of the ship, f° ® ^ First, there is the viewpoint of homesteads a ship m these the guy on the ship who has ® f' job and wants to make another ® ® ^ T Y® pooled their trip. And second, there is the "°"®YJ viewpoint of the man on the regt beach who is probably pretty ^ *he guys are drinking beer. broke, and who has been sweat­ But there is another considera^ing out the job calls while ships tion than that of individual fair­ occasionally come in, payoff and ness.. There is the fact that the. sign on, without taking too many Union has fouglit for and gotten the transportation clauses in our replacements. contracts on the basis that the Not many seamen sail steadily company owes a riian the cost the year around without chang­ ing ships now and then and tak­ of his. transportation back to his ing a rest in between. However, home port when the .ship's ar­ terminated in anotherI know that it is.pretty disap- ticles are termmate pointing to get set on a good ship, and feel like making another run to save up a little'®"'^ then stay on the ship, they dough, and then find that you' have to get off. • really need the money for. transT, . J. . ' . , [portation. This undermines the on th the, Union's position in bargainirig Tavoff does have a^for this clause-which in thi 7 there are end means many thousands o.f 1 -.onough'd^uars for' the -membership as to carry him for a while. On a whole top of that he has his tranipor-j go it looks , to me that from standpoint there is ^ bettor no choice but to protect our hMoV • t contracts, 'give our Brothers ~a beach who is waiting to take break, take our transportation his place when he f)iles. off. jdoifgh, and pile off. So purely from the standpoint peie Roaoh- Keep Transportation As Is. Seafarer Urges Members To the Editor: We have been reading the last fev/ issues of the LOG, and it appears that a few guys sure must hate to get off a ship from the squawk ttiey make when they are handed a fat roll of bills labelled . "transportation money." What in hell is the matter with these guys? Don't they know that this isn't working any hard­ ship . on anybody, but simply making shipping faster for all hands? In the first place, only a small percentage of 'ships pay off where transportation is involved. This is because most SIU ships are now operating in regular trade runs. The crews normally • are not entitled to transportation at all. Suppose you can get transpor­ tation, what happens then? By the present Union rule, you make the trip, collect, the. tranaportafion money — which, inci­ dentally, is something the SIU fought bard through many yeajs to get—go to the Hall, and grab another ship. Sure, there's more turnovoi'. But the more turnover there is, the more jobs there are on tlic board.. TRANSPORTATION BATTLE Doesn't the whole membership realize by now that after many years of struggle we finally have forced the shipowners' to pay transportation to crew members who are entitled to it? Trans ­ portation was not always paid to seamen. It represents victoi-y in one of the major battles of SIU^ history. Then there's the question some fellows raise: "Well, why not take the transportation money and ' stay aboard the ship?" That's no different from taking n piece-off from a shipowner, that'a all. Also, it gives the shipowner a chance to make one hell of an argument in every negotiation session for stopping the payme.ut of transportation entirely. There you ha-ve the sad stoiy. Yes, sometimes taking the money and getting off works's little dif­ ficulty on a fellow after a short trip. But if he takes the money and throws in for a new job he is doing the entire member^ip a favor. SAYS KEEP IT Furthermore, let's not try to make a lot of special exceptions about trips of 60, 9ft or 100 days, ^e rule as it is a good rule. We shoiild have had it all the time. Let's not give it up now. We noticed several headlines on page 5 of the LOG for Goto-, ber 5. They ran like this: "Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight Turn For The Better;" "Conditions Good For Galveston Rated Men;" "New A&G Trans­ portation Rule Gives Needed Boost to Philly," Now tell us. Do you suppose that those headlines, could have been written in the LOG if our new transportation rule had not been in effect. The answer is "No." • The SIU, according to our Headquarters Reports, is the only union today in which there is nearly one contract job for every Union book. That means, Broth­ ers, that we do not have to worry so much about a job that we have to run the risk of losing our transportation riders by changing our present system. UNION SECURITY Some men have also raised an ­ other, issue. They say that not making a man get off after .i*u takes transportation money vvould give him greater, "se­ curity." Just remember this. Every Seafarer's security is his Union and its Hiring Hall. The moro jobs come through the HiriAg Hall whether or not the ^nsportation rule is involved; the more security all of us have. Let's all put our shouldcra be ­ hind full Union security. LcVi# get behind the job of maintain­ ing our wages and our condi­ tions, and let's keep our present transportation rule, which is-that if a man is entitled to trans­ portation he must take it and go| off, and then re-register at thOi HaU. Robert L. Nash CREW TAKES SIMILAR VIEW To the Editor: think this woiild only be fair td We, the undersigned members the majority of our members of the SS South $tar, do hereby who are at sea. We do hereby relate an ex­ strongly oppose this new amendinent to the transportation rider ample of what this new amend­ in our'present agreement, which ment would mean: Take a man requires that all members must who nas been on the beach for accept tran^ortation and get off at least 60 days. He. takes a the ship, regardless of the length ship going to a European port for an estimated trip of from of the trip. This amendment counteracts thirty to forty days. The man our hard won gains for transpor­ is probably in debt for half of tation money, which we gained his payoff before he starts. He in 1946, and thereby makes it arrives back in the States to a Virtually impossible to obtain va- port in another transportation Obtion pay, and makes our zone, and has to accept trans­ vacation clause in our agreement portation and pile off the ship in accordance to this new amend­ absolutely useless. We therefore reconmend that ment. no radical changes be made in OTHER OPINIONS? ' the transportation rider in our This man has nothing tp look agreement, or shipping rules, forward to but going right back without n ballot vote being taken into debt again. Therefore, we up and down the A&G coast would like to "know how other over 'a period of 60 days. We members feel-in regards to this amendment.- • We hereby recom­ mend other Brother members to clarify their feelings by writing the SEAFARERS LOG. We CALLS RULE UNFAIR to recommend that all names signed To the Editor: below be printed in the LOG, and that a copy of this letter be In the LOG for October 8th, J posted on aU notice boards in read with interest-the two let­ SIU Halls up and down the A&G ters concerning the transporta­ coast. Signed: tion clarification in our recent Edgar G. Bukrman, Alexander agreement, and wish to say that janes, James H.' Nelson, Robert I heartily agree with these men. Woodward, -Robert M. Godwin, . I also feel that a man should Charles R. Gilbert, William M. be able to .stay aboiurd a vessel Todd, Henry Lanier, John Shushould he so desjre, since a man kas, J. E. Baixinger, J. W. so often is in debt when he gets Mason,.-IsmaeI Galarcs, F. Danan, a ship and cannot possibly pay John V. Rooney, C. O. Mreguy, up and live, if Jbe is pulled off R. O. Carter, C. W. Palmer, Jack within six or eight weeks. D. Brown, Rolvland R. Williams, Job security is one of our John Ulas, Peter M. Desposito, fundamental principles of Union­ Harry Porter, Valentine Beneism, and there cannot possibly part, Marion J. Akins, James J. be security tmtil the clarification Boland, Louis A. Romero, Arza is amended to allow" a man at Smith,. Edwin R. Fitzgerald, John least ninety days on a vessel. . Cohul, Robert G. Hauptfleich, Everyone knows that. We must George Santo. use the trial and error method of' getting • these little things NO AGREEMENT straightened out. A thing might look good on paper but in pracr : I have been on the beach here in New Orleans for-three weeks, tice will not prove practicable. I wish to thank our negotiat­ and have not seen one copy of ing committee for a splendid the agreement in the Hall, conse- '-contract and do not wish to leave quently there is hardly anyone , the impression that I am not in who knows that this is part of : agreement with them, but this is our agreement. one exception. It- is the consensus of opinion I feel that this could be m this port, among the member­ changed very easily, and should ship that I have contacted, that be changed: for to do so would we -should write in and voice not violate the body of the aglree- our opinion in this matter, and it ment. This matter is merely a is suggested that this is the most clarification which somehow unpopular clause in our new con­ doesn't seem to' be right. A man tract. should have his, right io make a C. XL Cuntmings decent living. 2;^"bexsW l^iscusS ifcot ctiui sTdovesitle.WRITE •Xo -p-iE SEAFARER I-OG !! ••••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/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 5, 1948 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. X, No. 45 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES COMPANY UNION IS LATEST DODGE OF CITIES SERVICE REGISTRATION RULES OKAYED BY MEMBERS TRASPORTATION RULE REOPENED FOR DISCUSSION WHAT IS FUTURE FOR DIESELS IN MARITIME? MEMBER EXPOSES NMU PRACTICES HEAVY BALLOTING IS REPORTING BYA&G BRANCHES VA.FERRYMEN WILL VOTE SOON PORT BALTIMORE SHIPPING GOOD,SHOULD REMAIN SO FOR FEW WEEKS JOB BOOM HAS SAN JUAN COMBING BEACH BUSY WEEK AND HOPEFUL FUTURE HEARTENING TO TAMPA SEAFARERS GALVESTON EXPECTS FAIR SHIPPING TO HOLD NO CHANGE IN MOBILE SHIPPING;TALKS WITH ALCOA PROGRESSING SHIPPING SURGE ENDS STALEMATE IN NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK SHIPPING SHOWS NO GREAT CHANGE BOSTON HAS PAYOFF AND SIGN-ON THANKS TO TRASPORATION RULE OPTICAL PLAN SAVES MONEY FOR SEAFARERS PHILLY THANKS ORGANOZING FOR SHIPPING GAIN COMPANY UNION LATET DISRUPTIVE MOVE BY CITIES SERVICE RACE MEN ASK STANDARD SLOPCHEST ON SHIPS ON ALL SHIPS SS ALEXANDRA SHIPPER WINS CREW'S PRAISE RUBY GARCIA,FORMER BOXER,DIES IN PLUGE FROM KYSKA DEEP SEE FOTOGS' CLICK ON CAPE RACE SEAMEN HAVE FAIR CHANCE OF DEFERMENT FROM DRAFT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/05/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7e2e3b7133730d08788dfd6a2fd4dcd4.PDF 09f318740b12820d137a57dc59d8672a PDF Text Text W ' Headquarters Set To Resume Union Classes Classes in Union education will he resumed by the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU in the Port of New York Tuesday evening, November 9. Instruction will be directed by NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1948 No. 44 VOL. X Joseph Glass, well-known labor lawyer, assisted bY members of the Seafarers. Brother Glass di­ rected this phase of the Union's educational program last spring, when the weekly classes drew large turnouts. The education sessions, which will get under way at 6 o'clock, will include instruction in Pub­ lic Speaking, Parliamentary Pro­ cedure and allied subjects. The proposed new uniform j completely informed on the pro­ ports if the membership ap­ The classes are run along the lines of a meeting, with the registration rules, as finally re­ posed new rules, they are print- proves the proposals, men will chairmanship rotating, thus al­ vised by a Headquarters Com­ 'ed on the back page of this is­ register by groups of ratings. No lowing every member a chance mittee to accord with expressed sue of the- LOG. These proposals longer will a man be able to membership wishes, will be vot­ differ slightly from those orig­ register in all ratings in a par­ to take active part. All hands are urged to attend ed upon at the next regular inally proposed by the Head­ ticular department, so that a these highly informative Union meetings up and down the coast quarters Committee, since they Bosun, for instance, can crowd education classes. The place is on November 3. The i-ules are contain a few changes, by wljich an OS from a job. On the other hand, a man the same as last year — third now in effect in New York, the Committee's first report was registering as Bosun will also amended through membership having been adopted on October floor recreation room of the New automatically be registered as action. * York Hall. Time is 6 P.M. every 6. In New York now, and in all Bosun's Mate, Carpenter, Deck So that every member may be Tuesday, beginning November 9. Maintenance, Watchman — Day Work and Storekeeper. This group of ratings will constitute Group 1 for the Deck Depart­ ment. Official Organ, Atlantie & Gulf IHsMel, Seafarers International Union of NA New Registration Rules Go To Membership Vote NMU National Council Scuttles Thousands Of Allans In Union Polls Open Monday For A&G Election At 10 A.M. next Monday morning, November 1, the polls will open in all Atlantic & Gulf District Branches in the annual election to determine the men who will represent the Union in 1949. The polls will remain open until December 31 when voting will officially come to an end. This year's ballot carries the names of 61 qualified candidates contesting for 33 Atlantic & Guif positions. In addition, the ballot provides a space for vot­ ers to name men not on the list for any of the 33 jobs. ON THE RECORD Last week's LOG contEiined pictures and brief biographical sketches of the candidates, thepurpose being to acquaint the membership with the records of men running for office. The ballot, as is the custom, will lead off with the names of candidates for Headquarters po­ sitions. Port offices to be filled will follow in geographical or­ der starting with Boston and continuing down the East and Gulf coasts with San Juan listed last. THREE GROUPS ' « BIG VOTE COMING Group 11 for the Deck Depart­ ment iijludes rated watch-stand-1 In nil ports ballots are now The National Maritime Union, date, and entitled thereby to all union as probationary members," ers and Group 111 covers Ordithe hands of local committees naries. The Engine and Stew- elected at special membership • CIO, self-styled crusader in be­ the rights and privileges set the NMU officers stated. What will probably stun the ards Departments are similarly half of alien seamen, is putting forth in the Union Constitution. NMU alien members most, how­ broken down into three groups meetings. The committees will the boot to a large section of its Accoi'ding to the NMU Na­ supervise the registering and tional Council the best thing for ever, is another resolution for each, with Utilities, Mess- voting of qualified bookmembers, foreign-born membership. "adopted unanimously and signed men and Wipers in the third Very bluntly, the NMU has these alien seamen to do is "to and will be in charge through­ by every member of the Coun­ groups. seek jobs on foreign flag vessels, out the voting period. notified the thousands of alien cil," and published in the Pilot The changes in the original re­ seamen taken into that union particularly Honduran and Pana­ While the Union has been af­ of October 22. port consisted of redistributing manian flags." during the postwar years that fected by slow shipping during Very piously, this resolution— the Stewards Department ratings In what^bviously appears to their shipping chances are prac­ the past months, a membership be a violation of the shipping on discrimination — stated that into three groups instead of two turnout larger than 1947 is ex­ tically nil. when the NMU was formed it as was recommended at first, and This latest demonstration of rules, and certainly an undemo­ was decided to adopt a "constitu­ in more precisely defining the pected at the polls. In line with NMU fair play is revealed in a cratic procedure, the NMU offi­ tion granting membership to all conditions under which Ordin­ this, the Union has urged all set of recommendations recently cers' report states pi-eference will bona fide seamen, regardless of aries with physical defects could men eligible to vote to cast adopted by the union's National be given to war service aliens. race, creed, color or national throw in for Bosun and other their ballots. A large vote will Council and published- in the Under democratic administration be the true indication of the high Deck ratings. of the rotary system of shipping, origin." Pilot of October 8. membership's wishes. The NMU National Council's In the Stewards Department Behind the move to scuttle all bookmembers, regardless of rules, the ratings Second Cook resolufion continued: alien members were the NMU's their date of entry into the and Third Cook were placed by "We therefore declare: national officers', headed by union, are entitled to the same themselves as Group 11, to pro­ "That members in our union president Joe Curran, whose job consideration. tect those jobs from men de­ have equal rights to the protec­ Attempting to rationalize its Tecommendations the council claring their eligibility for high­ tion afforded by our Constitution arbitrary position in regard to adopted. er ratings. In the Deck Depart­ and our contracts. No special The NMU, in effect, is telling the alien members, the NMU ment rules, it was made clear treatment shall be granted be­ aliens to go peddle its papers tosses responsibility for their tac­ that Ordinaries who have physi­ cause of race, creed, color, or elsewhere, even though they are tic at the communists. Total union membership in this cal defects barring them from national origin and none is in­ Despite the fact that the union full bookmembers, paid up to country is put at 15,600,000 ac­ being rated AB must have Coast knew it would not be able to tended within our union. All are Guard endorsements to sail Bos­ cording to Bureau of Labor provide jobs for all the postwar equally protected under our con­ un, Carpenter or similar ratings, Statistics data compiled in its alien members, the communists stitution." as well as three years sailing in the NMU took them in "to be THEY'RE GUILTY "Directory of Labor Unions in from SIU Halls. used for disruption and for votes the United States." The boomerang comes in the and for other tactical reasons to final paragraph of the resolution ANALYZED, SIFTED This huge membership figure adyance the communist party in which the NMU National of­ is represented through a total of WASHINGTON — The NLRB control," the recommendation The proposed rules are the did it at last. 'This week the stated. It added that the aliens ficers pull a masterpiece of self- end product of a series of com­ 197 national and international indictment for their treatment plaints about the port-to-port unions, and 89 State and terri­ Board ruled that mass picket­ in the postwar years were "vic­ of the- postwar alien members. ing was illegal under the Taftvariation in registration rules. torial labor organizations. tims of a plot." "We therefore serve notice, Port Committees were elected Hartley Act by deciding that JUST 20 CENTS HE WAS SILENT they declared, "upon one and early last summer to conduct lo­ certain activities of picketing CIO longshoremen in Petaluma, However, there is no public all that the principles laid down cal hearings and make recom­ There are 37 unions with 100,California, were against the law. record of any objection to this in our Constitution will be mendations for uniform rules. 000 members and six with a Specifically, the Board ruled practice by Curran, who al.so strictly enforced and the pen­ A Headquarters Committee membership greater than 500,000; that the pickets had violated the headed the union during the alties provided in our constitu­ analyzed and sifted these reports, while 16 have less than 1,000. law by blocking a highway period alien members were given tion applied to anyone who vio­ and conducted further hearings Though 15 of these organizations lates its rules and regulations. befoi-e making its own set of have more than 1,000 locals, half leading to the plant, and by fol­ NMU books in wholesale lots. We are restating this policy so recommendations based on the have less than 100 locals. lowing scabs home, although Even though the l^MU's recom­ that one and all are clear as to principle of registration by there was nq violence in either mendation on the aliens is of­ Anyone interested in obtaining .the intent of the newly elected groups. These recommendations a copy of this up-to-date refer­ case. fered on the pretense of job However, the Board did not shortages, another council pro­ officials of this union to enforce were then amended as reported ence work, which lists each say that taunts and derisive posal headed "New Members" these principles and rules and above. union by its official title with As they now shape up, the principal officers, frequency of cries by pickets were unlawful, helps to thicken the fishy atmos­ regulations of our constitution and contracts." proposed Union-wide Registra­ conventions, name of official although NLRB General Coun­ phere. tion Rules represent a cross- publication; and also includes a * Perhaps the easiest thing On the subject of new mem­ sel Robert Denham had said that such actions constituted coercion. bers, the Council recommended would have been for the Na­ section of membership opinion. discussion of the labor movement Nor did the Board completely "that agents in the ports be per­ tional Council to rewrite the All Seafarers are urged to «ince World War II, may obtain confii-m the ruling of one of its mitted to bring into the Union NMU constitution to suit its own study the back page of this is­ it for 20 cents by writing to the trial examiners in another case skilled ratings based on the peculiar purposes. At any rate, sue of the LOG, so that there Superintendent of Documents, last week who said that all mass needs of the port. All skilled the NMU's postwar alien mem­ will be no misunderstanding of US Government Printing Office, picketing was illegal regardless ratings now employed aboard bers can clearly be called "vic­ the rules when they come to a Washington 25, D.C. Ask for ships are to be taken into the tims." of the circumstances. vote and if they are adopted. BLS BuUetin No. 937. Gov't Bureau Reveals Union Membership Reaches 15,800,000 Nbiss Picketing HeU Illegal I- �Page Two THE SE AF A RE RS LOG Friday* Oclober 29* 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic aitd 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 Labor's Own Voice Since the spring of 1947, when the seed that grew into the obnoxious weed which is the Taft-Hartley Act first sprouted, one thing which has become more appar­ ent with each passing day is the need for a national daily newspaper designed to convey labor's case to the Ameri­ can public. Americans who do not belongj to unions have little opportunity to learn and understand labor's problems. Such an enterprise could well be sponsored by group of unions, with the way left open for other unions to come in. Its primary purpose would.be to do a bang-up public relations job in organized labor's behalf, while do­ ing a newspaper's regular job of recording and interpreting the passing scene. To say that organized labor gets a raw deal from the commercial press is to repeat the obvious. Whethei^t is a vicious anti-labor columnist swinging his axe, or some gentle, nameless soul typing an "impartial" editorial for his publisher, labor gets the short end of the stick. For purposes of public breast-beating, spokesmen for the commercial press like to say that, whatever private views may be expressed on editorial pages or in signed columns, news stories are written without bias. This claim is arrant nonsense, as any trade union member learns whenever his union is involved in a beef. In the unlikely event that a news story does contain all the pertinent facts of labor's side of any issue, the chances are that it is slanted against the union by some form of trickery. Perhaps it is the headline that inflicts the damage, if nothing else does. 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, Do you remember the press treatment of the UFE beef? Of the alleged mutiny on the SS William Carson? Staten Island Hospital Of recent events in the ILGWU's campaign in the New ja af m y* ja • a* f You can contact your Hos­ York garment industry and. the SlU's part in it? Re- mBtt NOW 111 luB AfAT/lf^ HOSpitOlS pital delegate at the Staten member them! Man, you can remember them and a These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ hundred like them! as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers tind time hanging ing times: heavily on' their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30. to 3:30 p.m. The few papers which do give labor a reasonable writing to them. , (on 5th and 8th floors.) shake are so scattered and so lacking in circulation, not to Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. G. O'ROURKE mention influence, that they are a negligible factor in the STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 3rd and 4th floors.) J. L. GREENE total situation. A union-operated daily, in the country's A. EWING Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. J. SMITHE leading cities, devoted to labor's interest, would be a tre­ A. VANELZUELA (on 1st and 2nd floors.) G. D. BRADY M. CASTRO J mendous event in American journalism and inevitably J. McNEELY O. HOWELL C. W. JOHNSON , would have a profound impact on the reading public. A. JENSBY J. FITZSIMMONS A. R. KING D. DeDUISEN L. G. LINTHICUM Union members and the general population alike would V. P. SALLINGS T. ZEMRZUSKI C. SIMMONS sliare the benefits. M. C. MURPHEY W. H. NUNN F. BECKER A. WARD In form, a labor paper would not differ much from J. BOUYEA R. PURCELL E. E. WEBBER S. L. ZUBRZYCKI the present commercial dailies, except so far as the imag­ W. HUNT R. GIERCZIC C. B. VIKEN ination of the editors could give a new kind of paper a R. L. JOHNSTON K. A. PARKS K. C. CROWE J. D. ANDERSON new look. W. R. GREBE C. OPPENHEIMER R. A. MUNSELL R. A. HACKER E. M. GONYEA If such a paper were to succeed, it would have to W. H. PERRY T. F. OLIVER W. J. TALLEY T. MANDICK embody many of the features considered necessary to N. ROMANO C. NANGLE •modern journalism, including a dally report on Ted J. E. TIENSIUM MOBILE HOSPITAL C. W. HALLA ,Williams' batting average and a weather map. S. LeBLANC P. G. DAUGHERTY J. F. GERSEY , L. KAY A. C. McALPIN There would have to be extensive coverage of Wash- NORMAN J. MOORE B. BIGGS C. GLOVER % % % -#hi[gton and foreign news. There would be political news, H. WEBBER W. RICHARDSON NEW ORLEANS HOSP. economic news, human interest stories, reviews of books, C. HELM E. LEARY movies, plays, concerts and art exhibitions, comics, house- J. N. HULL a; 1 & H. LOWMAN J. DENNIS BOSTON MARINE HOSPTAL liofd hints and chess problems. There might even be ad- S. C. TAREMAN J. ASHURST J. E. HALL JOHN J. GEAGAN ycrtising, but that is a controversial matter. However, all T. RIEGO C.PERKINS VIC MILAZZO news would be presented from labor's own viewpoint.' P. L. SAHUQUE JULIUS HENSLEY 4 4 E. DANCY JOSEPH E. GALLANT The most important fact, about such a paper is that A. M. LIPARI GALVESTON MAI 7NE HOSP. 4 4. H. GALLAGHER lit would belong to the members of the sponsoring unions. H. S. TUTTLE W. McCUISTION BALTIMORE HOSPITAL G. M. GRAY It would give union members the chance to assume their T. CATHERINE E. JEANFREAU P. STRIKLAND proper place in society, and to use their power for the J. GIVINS J. ZIMMER G. C. REM jbest interests of all who work for a living. D. HUTCHESON 4 J. P. THRASHER L. F. COOK ». �Friday. October 29, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Time Owners, Brass Wont Seamen Under Navy Printed below is a letter from Hans Isbrandisen of the Isbrendtsen Company, one of the larger steamship corpora­ tions, in which the owner wonders why the LOG of October 1 objected to his suggestion that merchant seamen be en­ couraged to join the Naval Reserve and draw part of their pay from the Navy. Following Isbrandtsen's letter is the LOG'S rejoinder, emphasizing the obvious dangers of the proposal. October 16, 1948 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, • 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: In your issue of October 1st, 1&48, you ran an"article entitled "Ship Tycoon Asks Seamen Be Militarized," which comments on but one feature of a list of proposals I made recently to the Maritime Commission with a view to improving conditions in as well as strengthening our American Merchant Marine. For ready reference, I enclose a copy of my complete letter. You seem, by your comment, to be unduly alarmed at my suggestion that some sort of reserve status be offered to seamen and that the Government contribute some part of their compensa­ tion while they are in such a reserve status. I feel that you do not fully appreciate what I have in mihd. My proposal is that the Government pay the men directly for their reserve service instead of looking to a third party, i.e. the subsidized operator—in other words, they would receive part of their compensation directly from the Government. I cannot see anything wrong with that and fail to see how you can. Actually, our vessels are already on a reserve status since they are taken immediately in time of emergency and, in a sense, so are the men who man them—in other words, both are in the- same boat. What I mean to accomplish is to keep more ships going in time of peace and thereby also insure more employment on a more continuous and secure basis and that can be done only by meeting the competition of those other maritime countries we have to compete with. It does not necessarily follow that there would be any change in the rights of seamen to organize. Nor is there any suggestion of a result such as reduction in maritime wages. In fact, the proposal I make might well result in increased wages and most assuredly would help towards the realization of that job security sought by the men and by your organization. 1 consider my suggestion a good one, particularly since it would ensure the security the men do not now have and which they cannot attain as things now stand and portend with Ameri­ can ships steadily losing ground to foreign competition in the matter of employment, which we can all agree, is due to our non-competitive position with regard to wages, taxes, etc. And that is a situation which can only be remedied if the challenge is met. If it is not met somehow, the downward trend in employment of American ships will continue to take its course. It would be appreciated if you would give this letter as much space in yoUr paper as given to the comments on my proposal. Very truly yours, Hans Isbrandtsen capital that the Navy is ready to present a bill to Congress by which it and the Army would obtain complete control of the Merchant Marine in war or peace. In a letter describing the bill, the Navy reportedly told the Speaker of the House of Repre­ sentatives that it "would set at rest any issue which may arise because of the employment of a civilian crew." Cloudy though this strange statement is, it can only mean that the Navy hopes to bar any union activity, including the Hir­ ing Hall and the right to strike. Other provisions in the biU would greatly restrict the rights of the owners to run their com­ panies, which ought to give Isbrandtsen and every other owner something to think ab(jpt. 'THE LABOR MOVEMENT CAN VERY WELL BE PROUD*' MILLINERY WORKERS UNION - LOCAL 49 , ' UNITED HATTERS, CAP & MILLINERY WORKERS INTERNATIONAL ONION CHANTCRgO BY 1227 PHILLIPS SQUARE MONTREAL 2. QUEBEC. CANADA TELEPHONE . PLATEAU 5442 . 3 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AFFILIATgD WITH TRADES AND LABOUR CONGRESS OF CANADA Montreal, October let, 1948 Mr. Alan Uaedonald, A^ent, Seafarers -lateraatiooal Union of N,A«, 1227 Phillips Square, Montreal, Dear Sir and Brother; » I wish to infora jrou that the iszeoutiTe Board of our Union hae by epeclal resolution requesW that 1 extend to you and your very fine organization our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the splendid co-operation given to us during the organization drive and in our fight against anti-union ezgiloyers. •* The Labour Movement can very well be proud of the existence of the Seafarers international Union of Horth America particularly for its help to*friendly la­ bour unions, Ve are thankful for your past efforts in our behalf. Ke shall be pleased to be of service to your organization whenever needed. Thanks once again* fraternally youra Maurice Sllooff HS/taa Vice- Free id ant and Hauger In Canada, too, the SIU is looked upon with high regard by organized labor for its un­ stinting support of other trade unions. Latest testimony to this fact comes from the AFL Hatters Union in Montreal, where Canadian Seafarers had aided in the organizing program aimed at anti-union elements in the Millinery industry. The Hatters Union expressed its appreciation of the SIU's role in a resolution adopted by the Executive Board, and in letter (above) from Maurice Silcoff, Vice-President. When the LOG denounced Possibly he believes , that "it shipowner Hans Isbrandtsen in does not necessarily follow that . the issue of October 1 for pro­ there would be any change in posing that American seamen the riglUs of seamen to organ­ join the Naval Reserve and col- ize," as he puts it in his letter In line with the policy of the . lect pJtrt of their wages from to the LOG. But nobody who the government, the offices of ever has done a hitch in the SIU to endorse worthwhile social organizations, Secretarythe Isbrandtsen Company seem Navy — or the Army, for that aid Treasurer Paul Hall has ac­ to have been seized with con­ matter — would agree. sternation. The armed services run their cepted a' position on the AFL At any rate, Hans Isbrandtsen affairs in a traditional military Committee of the National Foun­ himself was so moved that he manner, which all the recreation dation for Infantile Paralysis, hailed a stenographer and dic­ halls and service clubs in the and will present to the member­ tated a defense of his suggestion world cannot change. If you which he sent to the LOG with don't like it, you don't see your ship at the next. regular meeting a request that it be printed. The delegate—you see the chaplain! a resolution asking the Union's LOG is glad to comply with his Naturally, the sky pilot can do support of the March of Dimes request, and the letter appears nothing about anything. fund raising campaign. on this page. But the defense is Undoubtedly, Isbrandtsen is The resolution to be intro­ as naive as the original proposal, sincere when he expresses a de­ if Isbrandtsen is writing in good sire to build up the American duced calls the membership's at­ tention to the Foundation and its Merchant Marine. But putting faith. work in the treatment and* care Originally, Isbrandtsen pre­ merchant seamen on the Navy of those stricken with ^the sented a seven-point program to payroll is nothing but a union- dreaded disease, polio. the Maritime Commission of busting device, w;hatever Is­ The resolution further points which the proposal to militarize brandtsen thinks or intends. out the organization is worthy seamen was only one. The entire WORSE COMING of all financial and moral support plan was a scheme to . increase in the drive for funds to continue subsidies indirectly by having -If Isbrandtsen's proposal were its humanitarian work. an isolated suggestion, it could the government pay a big chunk Brother Hall accepted the posi­ be dismissed. However, there are of wages and at the same time tion on the AFL Committee at moves afoot in Washington to lower shipowners' taxes. do just what he wants to do the request of Frederick F. UmSEE THE CHAPLAIN and worse. In fact, Isbrandtsen hey. Executive Secretary of the Ladies Garment What Isbrandtsen fails to real­ himself, as well as the unions, Internatioal ize is that once you're in • the may have plenty of cause for Workers Union and Chairman of the March of Dimes Labor Divi­ Navy and drawing Navy pay alarm. you're under the Navy's thumb. It is reliably reported from the sion. Hall Joins AFL Anti-Polio Drivo Mr. Umhey in his letter to Brother Hall stated, "Your Union is in a position to do a great deal of good in this fight to raise funds to combat polio. Organized labor has long been the mainstay of philanthropic organizations in the common effort to alleviate suffering among unfortunate vic­ tims of this disease. May I urge you to cooperate in this cam­ paign by serving with me on tha AFL Committee." / The resoh tion asking the sup­ port of the A&G membership in the fund raising drive will be put before the membership on November 3 at the regular meet­ ing. The full text of the resolu­ tion follows: WHEREAS, The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, has always given its support freely and wholeheartedly to humanitarian causes; and WHEREAS, Each year throughout this great countiy of ours thousands of boys and girls and young men and young women are stricken with the horrible crippling disease, in­ fantile paralysis; and WHEREAS, There exists in this country a great humani­ tarian organization, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, the duty and responsibility of which is to furnish the ways and means for the care and treatment of those stricken with this dread disease, regardless of race, creed or color; therefore BE IT RESOLVED, By the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, that the 1949 March of Dimes cam­ paign for the raising of funds with which to carry on this noble work throughout the United States be commended to the members of our organization and to the public as a great humanitarian endeavor worthy of all fmancial and moral support. I . �Page Four From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER - • ->• TH'E S FJ A ¥ ARE n S LOG Friday. October 29, 1948 ^ WHAT XTHINK... Ask for an official receipt each time you make a payment or donation, and bj^ so doing pro­ tect yourself and the Union; for aU official SIU receipts are ac­ counted for. Your copy of tH? receipt made at time of a payment is your f>rotection against the possibility of being asked to pay again, ( should something happen in the HUBURT McMULLIN. OS: ' Headquarters record of payment. A good Union crew can go a You protect the Union, too. long way irt making most trips when you ask for a receipt, as it assures that all monies col- pleasant for all hands. Men who • lected are properly turned over are easy to get along with, who to the Union treasury. So don't are able to do their jobs, and take the chance of placing your­ understand their duties and re­ self in tiie embarassing position sponsibilities are one of the most of appeai-ing to be a free-loader, important factors aboard any by asking to have your word ship. That is, if they have good taken that you have made a conditions to sail under like we certain payment, because you have in the SIU. Of course, a have not bothered to keep a decent bunch of officers can help receipt which would make it make the trip. Personally, I po.gsible to trace your payment. can't complain, the conditions on All receipts must be signed by the SIU ships I've sailed have the issuing official of the Union. been good. It doesn't matter to The place and date that it was m© where a ships is going, it's i.g,sued must be shown, along what's on board that counts. with your name, book or permit number, and the amount you pay correctly entered. Re-check SABATINO PICONE, Oiler: these receipts each time they are i.s.gued to you.. Checking will Wm'"" In order for a trip to be a only take a short while, and it good one, there are several pays to make sure that all is things that have to be right in order. aboard ship. One of the most You are also advised to go important things is that there be back and check on receipts that a good crew aboard—guys who have previously been issued to know how to cooperate and get you. to m.ake sure there is no along for the benefit of all important information missing. hands. Let's not forget the good If there is, send such receipts in chow. I like variety in my food. to Headquarters by mail — or One of my weaknesses is Danish better yet, bring them in perpastry. A trip can be pretty .son, along with your book, to good for me if the ship calls at the Sixth Deck at Headquarters South American ports, like B. A., for checking. Remember, it is Santos, Rio. On the whole, I've your cabbage you are paying, found SIU ships are good for all and it is up to you to see that of these things. The men are credit is given you for it. competent and good guys. In the past there have been many instances, which never •should have occurred, where the name and book number did not THOMAS KING, Bosun: appear on receipts issued. Usual­ The main thing in making a ly this is due to carelessness and ship a good one and the voyage A haste on the part of the one paying and the one collecting. pleasant is to have things ship­ Should you find one of your shape and the vessel clean. The receipts to be. incomplete, you messhall particularly should be can be sure your payment has spotless, and each watch should not been posted properly in make it a point to see the messyour record, although it may be hall is left clean. A good Skip­ .stamped in your book. These per and Mate are also important incorrect receipts are posted in in making the trip satisfactory. our discrepancy file pending And the slopchest should have proof that you made the pay­ plenty of cigarettes available. If the chow is good and you've got ment. Should you lose your original a decent bunch for a crew sail­ book and your receipts, and ing under an SIU contract, you'll then find holes such as this in have a good ship and good trip. your record of payment, you However, for me, a good ship has will have to pay these dues to have some bridge players again; for there would be no aboard. way of tracing the original pay­ ment. JOSEPH MUCIA. AB: Look out for yourself and your Union — check those re­ A crackerjack Union crew, the ceipts! kind of boys that get along fine together, plus a good bunch of officers ^nd a first rate Steward —those are what add up to a. The membership has gone good ship an'd good trip. On the on record to prefer charges other hand, you've got a bad ship, sgainsl all gashounds and if the crew members start fight­ performers as well gg, the ing among themselves, or if the men who willfully destroy or Skipper, the Male and the Engi­ steal ships gear. The SIU has neers gel lo hard-liming the no place for men who ruin crew, or if you don't eat well. the good conditions the On long trips, if you don't eat Union wins for them. Take well, sometimes everything else action in shipboard meetings begins to go wrong. One thing against men guilty of these , , that doesn't matter much is ihings. where you're going, especially if. you sail for a living. QUESTION: What are some of the factors aboard ship that you think are essential to a good trip? On Performers C. V. STRONG, Fireman: The fellows aboard a ship are what make it good. If they clean it up, do their jobs, and i work together, they are well on j the way to making it good. I J,/ i prefer the European runs, be; cause it is cooler in the fireroom, 1 and I like the ports over there. The Stewards Department has a , good deal to do with a trip, too. 1 When they take the time to fix ; the food up right and make the dinner hour pleasant, a man's day is happier. Shipping out of SIU Halls, I usualy find the ships pretty good. The Robin Trent, last trip, was a good ship with easy chairs and movies, and the crew was tops. GEORGE R. SNEEDEN, AB: I'd call a good ship, first of all, one with a good bunch of shipmates. One where there is harmony and cooperation among the crew and the officers. Of course, a good ship is one that is kept clean and feeds well—and then, too, I'd expect her to make some good ports, like South Africa, and especially Durban. On a good ship the work is spread out over the trip, so that there is a fair amount of over­ time built up, without a last minute rush to get things in shape for port. I hope I get such a good ship pretty soon for a good trip down to Durban. SPYRO PANDELIDES, MM: Going aboard a ship I like to know that the' Captain thinks about his men and not only him­ self. If the Skipper is a decent sort the trip should be okay. Where the ship is going means little or nothing to me, as long as it is a foreign trip and des­ tined to be out of port for a long time. The longer the trip tfje greater will be the payoff. Because of my liking for long trips I prefer Liberty and Vic­ tory ships—they're slower. Of course a trip can be made un­ comfortable with gashounds aboard, so if the crew is a bunch that is boss of its liquor, so much the better. JOHN MATKOWSKI, OS: I always look forward to get­ ting aboard a ship that has a good crew. If they are a good bunch of guys who know their jobs and work according to the Union contract, the ship -will be k^t clean. And that's another thing that is important if you're going to have a good trip. Of course, you can't have any ha:iyitiming Mates aboard if you-want everything to run smoothly. I haven't had any real bad trips, because SIU ships are run. the way good ships are supposed to be run. With competent sailors on deck, a good Black Gang, and a Stewards Department serving tasty chow, you're alt set. �T'Mf£ FrMaT' OctokiHr f9; IMf. Page Five L-O G Port Galveston Is Good Haven For Rated Men Boston Shipping Marks Time By E. B. TILLEY BOSTON—Last week we had; our chest way out to brag about the two payoffs we had up here, but this week we have the crepe out. There probably isn't a port at this time that is as dead as this one. Not a ship is in port at the mbment and the only one in By JOE ALGINA sight is the SS Yarmouth, and NEW YORK—It's fair and cold she is coming in to payoff and lay up for the winter. -this week in the big metropolis. So from the way things look The shipping is fair as it has right now, this will be a good been for the past several weeks; port to bypass for awhile—unless you have a pocket full of money the weather is cold and threaten­ and plenty of heavy gear for ing to grow colder. As long as it is only the mercury that drops bad weather. we won't cry too loud. SPUD RUN The breakdown of the shipping However, we're still hoping picture shows berths in fairly that we will soon have some ships up this way on the spud good numbers for rated book men in departments other than run. At least that gives us some­ the Stewards. Stewards Depart­ thing to look forward to. Rumors from way down the ment men and unrated bookmen and permits still find shipping coast are reaching here to the slow. effect that the law is giving the The ships hitting New York men on the local beach a hard for payoffs this week were the time. There hasn't been the Marine Arrow, Robin, which slightest indication that there's proved to be a good ship with a any truth to these rumors, so good crew and good payoff; the we'd like to state that the whole thing must have been a pipe Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha; Codream of some smoke hound labee, American-Hawaiian; Seatrain New York; Gadsden, Amer­ down the coast. ican Eastern; Beatrice, Evelyn, 'We've been hearing another Bull; Montgomery City, Steel rumor — one that's much more Advocate, Isthmian; Alawai, pleasant to listen to — that the Waterman. Waterjman Steamship Corpora­ All of the above named scows tion may soon be making Boston a port of call for their coastwise hit the port in good shape. It ships. Time, of course, will tell appears that the crews are really whether there's anything to it. buckling down and seeing to it By KEITH ALSOP No Change: A/bur York Shgtping Still Fair Philiy Shipping Siump Continues As Resuit Of West Coast Strike By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER that the ships pay • off in SIUstyle. Jobs taken off the board this week were for signons on • the Andrew Jackson; Raphael Semmes; Jean Lafitte, Waterman; Montgomery City; Gadsden; and Cape Mohican. The Helen, Bull, which has been on idle status for quite awhile came out and called for a crew. The same was true of the Seatrader, which is going to Haifa. The Journal of Commerce this, week expressed an opinion the SIU has held for the past several weeks, namely, what is the hold up on the tankers. Last year's oil shortage was caused partly by the operating of only a frac­ tion of the tankeis available. When homes, schools and hospi­ tals were suddenly caught short on oil the government .stepped in and tried to rectify a bad situa­ tion. At the time a promi.se was made that the same wouldn't happen in 1948. Well, it looks like it was an­ other promise quickly forgotten. Right now there are plenty of tankers lying at the docks and from all indications, according to the Journal of Commerce, no move is being made to put the ships into service. It looks like we'll have to go through another oil shortage before tank ships move in any great number. Here's a word of advice to Electricians. Since rnany men with this rating, hold no other endorsement they are often caught short when there is an over abundance of Electricians on the beach. If Electricians hold­ ing only one rating would pick up other engine room ratings such as Oiler or FWT, they would be protected should they find few jobs open and many Electricians available. PHILADELPHIA — This week the militant faker who starts in Philiy presented us with the some phony beef aboard ship, worst shipping slump that has gets the whole crew all steamed been seen here in many a year.[up for action, and then is either Awful is the word for it, with gassed up at payoff time, or. is not a single payoff. The few [among the missing when the Paships that were here in transit Irolman boards ship, took very few men. WELL-KNOWN Several of the lads feel that Other Seafarers are just as the situation now is like the familiar with these characters as RETIRING BOOKS bust before the boom. I sincere­ I am and it is widely agreed Another suggestion, this time ly hope they are right — and that the sooner the true, mili­ to men retiring theii- books. If soon. Of course, the West. Coast tant Union men who make up ,. . . . ... oTTT you retire your book• m an *•outStrike has been having its ef­ the great majority of the SIU / , . . ^ 1 port port and do not receive a retirefect on local shipping. We used membership take steps •"to V • u. 1 \ u I • f 1 ' inent card within ten days, write to put quite a few men on the straighten out these chronic foul„ j V OTTT UPS, the better off we'll all be. Records Department SIU ships running intercoastal. I hate like the devil to sound Headquatders 51 Beaver Street, CONCERNS ALL like a reformer with a "holier-1giving all particulars For the benefit of a certain ,than-thou" attitude, but what 1 ae <o book number, when and few characters in our Union I have stated are tacts, w i-etired, and where the If .n.lwhcre the would like to get something off slacker and potential union- j card is to be sent. Sometime my chest that is rather import­ buster of the type mentioned is there is a foul-up along the way. ant to all hands. Fortunately, not curbed, we could well find A quick check with Headquar­ . this beef only concerns a Very them to be a real problem in ters usually squares the matter away in short order. small group of guys but those the future. whom the shoe fits might damn Up here in Philiy, we're all The week's report wouldn't be well wear it. looking forward to the start of complete without a word or two The .type of joker I am re­ the voting, which will deter­ on some problem that comes be­ ferring to has several very ob­ mine our Union officials for fore the membership on the noxious ways of showing up his 1949, with a great deal moi-e ships. This week's concerns the true colors. He comes back from interest than we do to the elec­ guy who comes aboard a sliip a trip and blows his top be­ tion of the Washington jHjliti- gassed to the gills and sacks cause the shipping rules have cians. Our guys i rel that our down until the ship is well out been changed and an assessment elections mean something to from port. He then turns to like has been voted upon and adopt­ them, whereas it makes no dif­ a greased gopher. He is the ed by the membership while he ference which guys are elected workhorse of the ship, painting, was out at sea. I, for one, have to go to Washington. We know chipping, and soogeeing from been wondering if this guy has the working stiff will have a bell to bell. This continues un­ ever figured any possible way hard road to travel no matter til the ship approaches port on to have all SIU seamen on the which politicos run the show in the return and then he is sud­ denly stricken with "booze-itis." beach at one time to vote. the Capitol. Flat on his sack goes the speed It's this same guy who jumps Well fellows, that's about all a ship after signing on and who for now. I sure hope that I can demon, where he remains until screams bloody murder when report better shipping next the payoff is ready. This guy is the membership sees fit to fine week. Until then, good luck and usually liked by the officers. He works like mad at sea, just the him. And this joker is usually fair weather to all. way they like it; but he is most unpopular with the crew. LIGOT DUTY MAN Because he was gassed up dur­ ing the departuee and anival he missed all of the back breaking work connected with securing for sea and. readying the ship for GALVESTON'— This port is still doing all right by its rated .men. Bookmen and permits are not having trouble getting jobs, a situation we have been enjoy­ ing here for several weeks. Two-ships signed on in Galves­ ton during the past weke. One was the SS George Prentice, a Waterman Steamship Corpora-^ tion vessel. "The other was the SS Cuba Victory, which had a payoff earlier in the week in this port. No trouble was encountered in the sign-ons or in the payoff. Other port activities included in transit stopovers by the SS Chrj'sthany Star and the SS Seatrain New York. The Chrysanthy Star carried a few minor beefs into port but before she left they had been settled in cus­ tomary SIU style. QUIET WEEK Galveston is, as u.sual, making every possible effort to make our organizing program ever more tying up. His fellow crewmem- successful. Aside from the ac­ bers had to do their own difficult tivity in that direction, and the work and his, too. When he usual routine business of the turns to at .sea only the rela­ port, things generally have been tively easy work remains to be pretty quiet during the pa.st done. week. The same holds true of The fact is that being a good conditions in the local labor field, sailor at sea doesn't make a | Several of our members are in man a good crewmember. He the Galveston Marine Hospital has to take his share of respon- this week. They are Brothers T. sibiltty, which is most important Catherine, J. W. Givens, D. when the ship is leaving or ai-- Hutcheson, K. Nodomher, JButler, riving in port. A steady tempo Gibbons and Crement. all through the trip is more ap-1 Among the Seafarers on the preciated by fellow crewmem- Galveston beach during the week bers than a frenzied woi'k stint were Stew Monast, Fred Heathwhile at sea. coat, Red Barron and J. Hannon. Puerto Rico Reiwrts Job Boons For Bookmembers And Permits By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN — Right now the last sailing vessel to call at San beach is teeming with appi'ox- Juan for a replacement was the imately one hundred lusty and ship RED CLOUD which , , , hove to here in 1873, on her way handsome lads off a dozen or Sandwich Islands. Patting more Bull Line and Waterman gently on the head, we inscows. They're doing all right toned that perhaps he might be by themselves, too. They wear persuaded to register and throw clean shirts, always have a press jn his card for a Deck En.g.iin their pants, and flip the shoe- [ neer's job on the next submashine boy a quarter for his work, j-ine leaving for Iceland with a without batting an eyelash. Of ^ deck load of Panama hats. With course, we know why all the brimming eyes, he agreed. prosperity: it's the shoregang. Yessir—you've sure got to be ' There's been plenty of work on your toes down here! for all hands, and all hands have But all joking aside. We're been pitching in and doing it, it glad to say that shipping down seems. So much so, that we here has broken all records in haven't been able to scrape up a the last two weeks. Last Mon­ bare handful of members to get day, for instance, we shipped our weekly Tuesday Educational thirteen men for that day alone, Meetings under way. to all departments. The black­ Now, we'll have to admit, board was so white with chalkBrothers, that- there's no pov­ marks, it looked like a sheet erty of invention, either, among tacked on the wall. Our reports these tropical beachcombers. show forty-three men shipped in They certainly liave their own the past two weeks.' It's been aa way of putting things. Listen good for the permitm.en as the to this one. full books. And besides,, thei-e'a been shoregang work on the A LITTLE LATE Kathryn, Jean, Angelina, Ariyn, One brother, who had been Elizabeth, and the Rosario. sampling the island's bottled So, those of you up North, if product rather heavily for a few you haven't got a pcacoat and a days, dropped into the Hall the suit of red flannels, or if yoa other morning and said he was don't like the cold weather that's in a terrible hurry to ship out, soon to set in where you are, and could he please negister for well — then, come on down to a coal passer's job on a sailing Puerto Rico. ship! There promises to be plenty In a very soft voice, we ex­ of work all winter on the shoreplained to this Brother that the gang. It's a promise, Brothers. I, �TBE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* Six Baltimore Has Jobs For Ratings Despite Effect Of Coast Strike TAdxf, OeiebM 29. 1949 GOING NATIVE DOWN BALTIMORE WAY By WM. (Curly) RENTZ One of the ships that came BALTIMORE — Shipping has picked up a bit in the Port of in was as dirty as it could pos­ Baltimore, but, of course, not sibly be. But there were some enough to satisfy any of us here. good reasons, namely the Skip­ There are still plenty of men per and the Chief Mate. The on the beach, but rated men are Skipper was a hardtiming Simon Legree, who never heard of getting out. One of the situations which overtime. He wanted the men to seems to be adjusting lately is spot-sougee every single day, and the problem of crewing Ore line at any time he specified. ships. It's a pleasure to see all It's not hard to understand bookmen take the jobs on these why a ^ crew couldn't get along vessels. Formerly it was a bit with a guy like that. When it difficult to get the book men was pointed out' to the company to take these jobs. officials that SIU crews pride Bookmen should keep sailing j themselves on keeping • a ship these ships, especially now. After |iooking first-rate, but that with all, the quarters are good —Skipper like this one had such and the food is good. True, there |a thing was impossible, the cornThe scene is Bullneck Creek, near Dundalk. Md.. with Seafarer William J. Ellers (left) have been squawks about the | pany officials agreed the crew paddling his Siamese sampan, while his brother Leroy pilots an African dugout. The two craft chow, but quite often the fault ^wasn't to blame for the ship's comprise the Ellers-owned and operated fleet. lay in the preparation and not condition, in the quality or quantity. Men of the sea often say that a good men from cook makes a happy ship. bell to bell, operating on the FOOD IMPORTANT theory that if they were made BALTIMORE — William J. 1 Perhaps his 168 pounds ex­ to Baltimore. Since then, how­ Well-prepared food can make JQ sweat the trip out, they'd Ellers is a Seafarer who owns plain the repeated duckings. His ever, it hasn't cost much to keep a crew satisfied. Chow is an im- • produce. He doesn't belong to a and operates a two-ship fieet. ; brother Leroy, who weighs a it shipshape. portant factor in morale, espe-^rmion becau.se he is oppo,sed to Ellers, who has been sailing It's not exactly a deep-water mere 120 pounds, has been using cially when a ship is out for a y^jons right down the line, the dugout regularly without since 1937, was torpedoed twice fieet, however, nor does it hold long time. Therefore, the men in something which is pretty clear being ducked at all. before Pearl Harbor, both times much promise of jobs for the the galley deserve a lot of credit jjj ^he way he works. You'd on tankers in the Gulf of Mexi­ membership. It consists of an j When Ellers ties up the dug­ when you hear crewmembers think that by this day and age co. On the first occasion, he was African built dugout canoe de­ out, the procedure is different say they had a good trip. 'men would realize that people rescued from a life raft two signed for speed if not comfort, from what, you'd use for a vicQuite naturally, the West will not cooperate with you if hours after the tanker went and a Siamese teakwood sam­ ; tory or a C-2. He rests it on the Coast strike is affecting shipping you try to put them at the down. On the second, he suffered in this p>ort. Several ships that other end of your whip. At any pan. The manning scale is low bottom of the creek. burns from the explosion, jump­ on both. The Gold Coast natives learn­ come in here on intercoastal rate, this Mate is probably learned into the water and was pick­ Ellers' fleet ties up in Bull- ed long ago that such craft dry runs are tied up out on the ing that cooperation is a mutual ed up by a fifeboat. Then he neck; Creek at a pier behind his can warp, if left in the open air Pacific, which is partially res- thing, spent two days in the boat. even in the shade. Filers simply brother's house in Dundalk near ponsible for the large number GOOD. OTHERWISE does what he learned in Africa. After the United States enter­ Baltimore. Bullneck Creek is a of men we have on the beach. Otherwise,, things are okay The sampan is a different pro­ ed the war, Ellers sailed with But despite this, we had sev„ , „ tributary of Bear Creek, and eral payoffs and a few sign-ons. i ^efe m Balto. Several payoffs presumably Ellers has no inten­ position all around. It will hold good luck in all areas until Payoffs were the Thomas Sin'are expected to come in here tion of venturing into broader up to four people in contrast transferred to the Army tug­ Lee, Isthmian; Nathaniel Cur-j and rated men are having no waters than the two creeks pro­ to the one man with a paddle boat service. He took part in the vide. rier. Waterman; Marore, Ore,' shipping out. the dugout carries. It's solid teak invasion of France, and four Not that both craft aren't planks are joined with wooden days after D-day his tug struck and the J. H. Marion, U. S. i Internally, the membership has (Waterways. I seen fit to strengthen our or- seaworthy. For instance, when pegs, and it weighs 170 pounds. a "Bouncing Betty" mine. Ellers Signing on were the Santore,' ganization considerably by voting he purchased the dugout at TaEllers bought the sampan for spent the rest of the war in a Nathaniel Currier, Marore, favorably on the General Fund koradi on Africa's Gold Coast, 35 dollars in a shipyard in Bang­ marine hospital. Thomas Sin Lee and the J. H. assessment. Actions like these a native boy paddled it through kok, letting a Siamese do the Last summer, the Baltimore Marion. (are what have been making the three miles of rough water to bargaining for him. From then Sun discovered his strange for­ Honors for the week's best SIU the best prepared, most al- deliver it to Filers' freighter. on the expenses mounted. eign-built fleet and sent out a payoff go to the Thomas Sin ert organization of seamen on It cost him 40 dollars more to, feature writer and- a photog­ This was in 1940. Ellers paid Lee. I the waterfront. seven dollars and three sets of have it carted to his ship in rapher to get hi.s story. The re­ old work clothes for the dugout, Bangkok. When he hit the sult was a crackerjack feature which is fashioned from a single States, his ship paid off in Phil-, with a picture of shipowner El­ log. It has no seams and no adelphia, and it took still an­ lers in the Sun of Sunday, metal beyond a couple of plates other 40 dollars to get the craft June 8. By CAL TANNER and screws Ellers has put in to keep it watertight. MOBILE — Shipping in this •Tampa, Miami, New York and "I guess that boat is all of port has been on the dead slow Georgetown. 100 years old," Ellers told a bell for the past seven days. Ac­ j Of the ships paying off this Baltimore Sun feature writer By A. S. CARDULLO tivity was confined to six payoffs week, two—the Mirabeau Lamar last summer, "and the amazing and four sign-ons, including two and the D. H. Berry—are headed SAN FRANCISCO—^The strike brary and renovating the place for the boneyard. These two thing is that' it could be made' that has paralyzed all shipping generally. All hands should find •with continuous articles. without using modern tools." Waterman and Alcoa accounted layups have, naturally, conTo build such a canoe. Gold on this coast for almost two things, very comfortable ai'ound, for five of the payoffs. Of the , tributed to the growing list of Coast natives'fell a tree and let months still shows no signs in­ thanks to the efforts of these Waterman fleet, we paid off the men presently on the beach in it season ^at the water's edge, El­ dicating a settlement. All ne­ Union-minded Brothers. Wild Ranger, Mirabeau Lamar Mobile. lers said. They shape the outside gotiations between the shipown­ VITAMIN-CONSCIOUS The Radketch of the Radand D. H. Berry. Alcoa payoffs before starting to hollow the in­ ers and the striking CIO long­ were the Ranger, and Cavalier. ocean Steamship Company, hit have completely The long strike has made side with a slow fire that eats' shoremen The sixth payoff took place port this week after her first broken off. things so tough for the boys that gradually into the wood. When aboard the tanker Radketch. , five months under the SIU ban­ The standstill in shipping and some have gone out picking to­ the fire has gone deep enough, Sign-ons for the week were ner. Although she came in with the native shipwrights put it, the slim likelihood that the sit­ matoes on nearby farms. Ap-. the Bessemer Victory, of Water­ the usual run of beefs and over­ out and get to work with scrap­ uation will improve in the near parently the pickin's weren't so man, and the Ranger. The two time disputes, which are ex­ ers, hollowing the interior until future should be sufficient warn­ juicy because, after three weeks, ships on continuous articles are pected on any first trip under it is between a quarter and a ing to the men who might be they wound up owing the farm­ the Waterman Wild Ranger and (union conditions, we are con­ half inch thick. I toying with the idea of "going ers money for their room and the Alcoa Cavalier. fident that everything will be Filers' canoe weighs less than West." We advise everyone to board. Some of the men who In transit callers during the settled to the satisfaction of all 40 pounds. It is approximately, keep clear of this coast, until a took a turn on the tomato farms week were the SS Steel Flyer, concerned. 15 feet long and 18 inches wide., settlement has been reached and were Jackie Gardner, Phil De an Isthmian scow, and the SS A. I Incidentally, this was the Paz, Pete Morris, Bill Kierulf It has neither deck nor thwarts, shipping is resumed. K. Smyly, another Waterman tanker on which Brothers Red and about ten other oldtimers. and the paddler sits in the stern FIXING UP Collins and Talton Carlisle died ship. We have a swell romance sheets. However, when he is us­ at sea. GOOD PAYOFFS We have been utilizing the en­ blossoming out h^re. Brother ing it, Ellers places 18-inch On the whole the payoffs and LONG STRETCH the Beantown spreaders between the gun- forced leisure to put some finish­ McLaughlin, sign-ons for the week were very The crew didn't have much whales to preserve the dugout's ing touches on our new Hall Shiek, is about to marry one of smooth. The Cavalier paid off of a payoff for the understand­ shape. put here. Several of our strike­ our Frisco gals. With things so in good shape, then headed down able reason that they were in bound Brothers have been giving tough in shipping, our prospec­ Ellers hasn't yet attained the for the passenger-bauxite trail. the Port of Antwerp for 63 days, mastery over "the craft possessed us some mighty valuable help in tive bridegroom went up to his Signing on for the same run was j Quite a few oldtimers were by the Gold Coast chap who getting things looking ship-shape. fiancee's boss and negotiated a the Alcoa Ranger, Waterman's around the beach last week, in- took it through the three miles Among the lads pitching in on raise for her. Guess he needs Wild Ranger hit for Puerto Rico. ' eluding Brothers F. Saucier, R. of surf and heavy seas. In fact, the projects were Bill Kierkulf, more spending money. The Bessemer Victory started McNatt, E. Goodwin, K. Huller, Ellers confesses that every time Dick Bowman, Pete Morris and Before signing off, we'd like to a new Waterman coastwise run ' W, McNiel, J. Elliott, H. Douglas, he has taken it out he has had H. Beckman, all of .whom volun­ repeat our earlier advice: Don't this week, with stopovers sched­ 'L. L. Parker, G. Troche and to swim home pushing the dug­ teered their services and did a- come to this coast. Nothing is uled for ports that will include George Bales.* swell job in setting up the li-1 moving! out before him. Dugout, Sumpun Comprise Seufurers Fleet Mobile Shipping Is Still Slow No Sign Of Break On West Coast �T H E I'nday^ Ocioh4t 2fi.~'t9n S E A F A'H E H S X O G Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. D. C. Hall. 43372: Recording Sec­ retary. R. Gates. 2&128: Reading Clerk. D. C. Mall. 43372. Minutes of meetings held in other Branches on October 6 read and approved. Agent's ^ verbal report delivered by D. C. Hall in the absence of Brother Gardner who was conferring with officials of the machinists union concern­ ing temporary jobs for members on the beach. New Business; motion carried that chairman ex­ plain to the membership the new transportation rule. Motion by Gates, 25128, seconded by Jean Auger, 48193, that the transpor­ tation clause be changed to read that a man accepting transporta'tion be allowed to stay on a ship for a period of not less than ninety days. Motion carried. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed with 150 members pres­ ent. & » » GALVESTON—Chairman. Jeff Morrison. 34213: Recording Cecxetary. R. Wilburn. 37739: Read­ ing Clerk, 93. A&G Shipping From Oit 5 To Oct 19 PORT REG. DECK Boston New York-..Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ; Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan San Francisco 19 202 40 117 20 23 20. 60 120 92 21 GRAND TOTAL 734 REG. REG. ENG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 10 190 17 98 15 13 12 60 105 62 19 27 221 33 123 23 10 12 56 150 43 14 56 613 90 338 58 46 • 44 176 375 197 54 SHIPPED DECK 3 181 20 79 14 6 16 84 119 37 19 7 148 15 68 9 3 11 76 110 46 15 43 95 17 64 15 13 7 60 142 , •30 9 53 424 52 211 38 22 34 220 371 113 43 495 1,581 No Shipping Due To Strike reported 54 men registered, and 43 men shipped. The Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's Report on $10 General Fund As­ sessment was accepted. Under New Business there was a mo­ tion by Lockwood to act upon the Agent's recommendation on permitmen. Motion to pick up permits to be held by Dispatcher in order to facilitate .shipping men to ships. Motion that when shoregang jobs are called, all non-Union men step to the front of the Hall until members of the SIU have taken the jobs. Under discussion it was pointed out that with approximately 100 men on the beach there was not room enough in the Hall for all to get around the counter at once. Carried. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion on purchase of fans and watercooler for the Hall. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned at 8:30. P. M. with 110 members present. % X SAVANNAH—(Names of Offi­ cers not given). Minutes of meetings held in other Branches on October 6 read, approved and filed. Agent reported on the general shipping picture for the Galveston area and expressed optimism for the coming four-week period. Nonrated men, however, he pointed out, would continue to have dif­ ficulty in getting berths. Agent urged all men to apply for un­ employment pay as soon as they hit the beach. Committees' re­ ports: Balloting Committee's re­ port accepted. Tallying Com­ mittee's report accepted. Cred­ entials Committee's report ac­ cepted. Resolution from New Orleans pertaining to transporta­ tion read and accepted by mem­ bership. Charges against an SIU New Business of other member read. Trial committee ^ j.ead and accepted. The elected. New Business: Motion.-j-gjiying Committee's report, the carried to have Agent secure a Secretary-Treasurer's weekly new toilet and have water foun­ financial report and the report tain repaired. Good and Welfare: of Credentials Committee for Discussion on benefit expected 1949 officials were all accepted. The Agent reported that shipping was dead slow, with plenty of men registered in all depart­ ments and very few jobs. The next payoff is not expected until from the $10 General Fund As­ the first of the month—and that sessment. Comments from the may go to the boneyard. One membership on the two-year ship paid off and signed on in contract. One minute of silence the past two weeks. Under New Business motion made that per­ for Brothers lost at sea. mitmen who upheld the Union's ideals to the best of their ability PUERTO RICO—Chairman, H. on unorganized • tankers be Spurlock. 11101: Recording Sec­ granted books but that those retary. R. Morgan. 10670: Read­ ing Clerk, T. Lockwood, 24584. who were brought up on charges for performing not be included. Motion canned to non-concur Carried. One minute of silence with the Mobile New Business was observed for departed in its decision on the previous Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ San Juan Branch motion, and to fare the Agent asked the mem­ accept the remainder. The New bership to take more interest in Business of other Branches ac­ the educational meetings held cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ every Tuesday, as these are of urer's financial report was ac­ vital interest to all. Meeting ad­ cepted. The Agent reported ex­ journed at 8:45 P. M. with 96 cellent shipping in San Juan members present. lately. He explained that the % X X weekly educational meetings had BOSTON — Chairman, J. not been held, for most of the Greenbaum, 281: Reading Clerk, men registered have been work­ J. Kearney, 26753: Recording ing on the shoregang three days Secretary, William Prince, 30812. a week. The Bull Line ships New Business of Branch min­ have been calling for shoregang utes were read. Motion carried men regularly each Monday and to non-concur with New Orleans Tuesday. The agent concluded his report by recommending that New Business. Motion .to non­ permit cards be picked up and concur with that part of San kept on file to facilitate shipping Francisco ? New Business pertain­ men on jobs when they are ing to the hospital, and to ac­ needed. The Patrolman's report cept the rest. All other minutes was. accepted. The Dispatcher of Branches having New Busi­ %• % joumed at 9:20 P. M. with 270 members present. X % X BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL liam Rentz, 26445: Recording ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Secretary, A1 Stansbury. 4683; Reading Clerk, E. W. Clark, 279. 601 712 2,047 ness were accepted. The Agent reported that shipping was still slow in Boston with only one payoff in the past two weeks. This was the Governor Graves (Waterman). Some ships are ex­ pected in Maine ports on the "spud" run that will be paying off, so that may help shipping. He reminded the membership that the SIU is going all-out to bring the Cities Service into the SlO . WMtOHT SIU, and as' there are two of these ships in port each week, it is up to every man to do all he can to land jobs on these ships. Agent's report accepted. The Patrolman's report was also accepted. The Dispatcher re­ ported 56 registered, and 53 shipped. The Headquarters re­ port To The Membership, and the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report for October 2 and 9 were accepted. Motion carried to accept and post the Tallying Committee's Report on the $10 General Fund Assessment. The Report of the Credentials Conv mittee on candidates for 1949 was accepted. One minutes sil­ ence was observed for departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the transportation ruling, and on the San Francisco New Business re­ lating to the hospital benefits and Assessments. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. with 70 bookmen and 45 permitmen present. 4^ » » SAN FRANCISGO — Chair­ man, A. Michelet, 21184: Record­ ing Secretary, William Kierulf, 49283; Reading Clerk, R. W. Pohle, 46826. The San Francisco Branch minutes for October 11 and the Special minutes of October 18 were read and accepted. In act­ ing on New Orleans New Busi­ ness, a motion carried to concur with the membership's action in accepting the Negotiating Com­ mittees Report, and to again re­ affirm acceptance of the Report. New Business of all other Branches was read and accepted. The acting Agent reported that Agent Cardullo was servicing several of our ships in Portland and Seattle. He reported very little local activity due to the strike, which will probably last for several months, as the opera-tors appear to be prepared to hang on till well after the elec­ tion. He reported that the en­ forced leisure was being utilized to put the finishing touches to 578* 508 the Hall, with the .strike-bound membership pitching in with voluntary help that is saving the Union considerable money. Tlie Communication from the Can­ nery Workers and Fisherman's Union regarding legislation to curb fishing in local waters was accepted and filed. The Com­ munication from the SecretaryTreasurer regarding the collec­ tion of the new Ten Dollar Gen­ eral Fund Assessment was con­ curred in. # Under New Business there was a motion by Michelet to give the Negotiating Commit­ tee a vote of appreciation for their singular action in wresting from the toughest operator in the business. Isthmian SS Co., ,a two year contract, thereby closing our ranks against the in­ evitable attack of the operatorinspired politicians. Carried un­ animously. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report, and the Headqu^ters report were ac­ cepted. The Credentials Com­ mittee report on certification of officials for 1949 elections, and the Tallying Committee's report on the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment were accepted. Walter L. Busch was Obligated. There was discussion under Good and Welfare about the new Hall and the cooperation given by the membership in making it a first class place. The new library was commended and Brother Kierulf was thanked for the good job he had done in promoting books at no cost to the organiza­ tion. It was the concensus of opinion that the Union should purchase a few technical books to supplement the libi'ary, and Brothers Beckman, Watkins and Bowers volunteered to help the Agent select them. One minute of silence was observed for de­ parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed with^ 37 members pres­ ent. % ^ X NORFOLK—Chairman, • Snow, 46140: Recording Secretary. Sim­ mons, 50859: Clerk, Lupton. 37070. Minutes of all Branches hav­ ing New Business were read and accepted. The Balloting Committee's Report and the Credentials Committee's report were read and accepted. The Trial Committee's report was ac­ cepted. The Resolution from New Orleans dated Oct. 6 was non-concurred in unanimously. The Agent's and Patrolman's re­ ports on the activities of the port since the last meeting were made and accepted. Dispatcher re­ ported 58 registered • and 38 shipped. There was general dis­ cussion on various topics. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. Meeting ad- The regular order of business wa'- suspended to go into Obliga­ tions, and the following Brothers took the Oath: J. F. Kane, H. Hardin, J. W. Turner, M. M. Martin, A. Lores, J. Roos, Dale H. Carrigues. The Trial Com­ mittee's findings were accepted. The Baltimore minutes and fi­ nancial report were accepted for nancial reports were accept. The Secretary-Treasurer's financial re­ ports for Oct. 2 and 9 was accepted. Motion carried to non-concur in that part of San Francisco's New Busi­ ness pertaining to the Hos­ pital / Assessments. The New Business of all other Branches was accepted. Motion made to forward all ship's minutes to the Editor of the LOG for publica­ tion. The Agent's and Pati-olmen's reports were accepted. The Dispatclier reported 338 Reg­ istered, and 211 shipped. The Hospital Committee's Report was accepted. The Headquarters Tallying Committee's report on the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment, and the Baltimore Tally­ ing Committee's report were ac­ cepted. The Headquarters Creddentials Committee's report was accepted. One minute of silence was observed in memory of de­ parted Brothers. Under Good and Welfare Captain E. F. Yocurn spoke on draft exemptions. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8:25 P. M. with 530 members present. XXX TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. Hall, 26060: Reading Clerk, R. Seckinger. 307: Recording Secre­ tary. J. S. Williams, 7161, Minutes of all Branches having New Business were read and ac­ cepted. The Tallying Commit­ tee's Report for the General Fund Assessment was made and accepted. The resolution from New Orleans regarding transpor­ tation clause was non-concurred in. The Dispatcher reported 44 men registered and 34 shipped. The Agent repoided shipping fair, with several ships coming in and most of them calling for replacements. Two Waterman Victories will start on the run between New Yoi'k and Tampa Oct. 25. They are supposed to sign-on and payoff in Tampa, which will be a tremendous break for this port. The Eastern pas.senger .ships are starting back on their winter schedule, and will be in Miami each weekend— so with the Florida, it will mean that someone will have to make a trip there pretty often. Report accepted. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfare there was dis­ cussion on keeping the Hall clean. Meeting adjourned with 77 bookmen present. XXX PHILADELPHIA — Educa­ tional Meeting Oct. 12 — Chair­ man. Ray Gates. The meeting opened discussion on the new proposed registration rules and the new transportation rules. The membership in the port of Philadelphia went on (Continued on Page 14) • yI �' ,L > Page Eighi THE I?;- LOG Friday, October 29, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS '1 i'h\. li: SEAE^ARERS FROM A SEAFARER*S SCRAPBOOK Lafitte Crew Asks Recall Of Skipper As Disrupter Captain A. "Red-Lead" Anderson, present skipper of the SS Jean Lafitte, is still pursuing his old tactics of disruption and dissention, according to a letter to the LOG signed by 33 crew-* to allay the unrest caused by members. the Captain's actions, reached Red Lead is just mean and the breaking point and left the disagreeable, is their conclusion. ship in Rotterdam. With his* go­ A poor shipmate, and a man ing, morale was broken and dis­ who discards the tenets of live sention was rife — no doubt to and let live, for what appears a the Skipper's delight. studied intention to be miserable, The letter from the crew end­ and make everyone else miser­ ed with this plea: "We feel that able, to-o. when one person will abuse the For instance, in Cherbourg on authority vested in him to such the last voyage it was necessary an extent as to make otherwise fo!r the crew to wait long after cooperative crewmembers and docking before he would issue a draw — although the Agent passengers find every day aboard brought money aboard at once. the vessel a form of bondage, he *'After I have my coffee, and not is unfit to sail as Master of an before!" he blared. Three hours SIU ship. We unanimousls^ peti­ tion that he be removed as .later they got it. Again, in Antwerp, the Agent Master of this vessel." brought the money upon arrival — which was on a Satm-day, when most of the crew was free Shelly White's scrapbook of pictures of past voyages pro­ duced these two shots. At left is George O'Rourke, Bosun on the Mandan Victory way back in July 1947. At right is Brother White in Marseille, one of the ports made by the Marine Flyer during its "round the world" trip early this year. The collection of paintings by Seafarers hanging in the New York Hall re­ ceived a new addition this week when Robert "Blackie" Niedermeyer's painting of American-Hawaiian's SS Colabee was added. TH(^ Ck^ARETTE/ The oil painting of the Colabee shows her preparing to take on paper in Baie Comeau, Quebec Against a background pf blue Canadian sky and the broad St Lawrence, with the-green head­ land behind, the Colabee shown riding high behind breakwater. Blackie, who has been sailing to go ashore on their own time for a year-and-a-half as Ordin­ —but there was no draw forth­ ary has had a life-long interest coming till the "lord-and-master" in painting. He carries a full kit had made a several-hour visit of painting supplies, from col­ uptown. ors, and brushes, to canvas and He even refused an alien crew- stretchers, and states that he member seeking to file papers likes going to sea for there are for citizenship a good-conduct alwtys plenty of "characters" to recommendation, tiiough the man paint as subjects. was diligent and industrious Portraits are his specialty. If aboard ship and had never you want your picture painted, caused trouble. He is alleged to all you have to do is ask him. have stated his intention of re­ He sells some of his work, but placing the entire Stewards De­ gives a good deal of it away to partment on general principles. his shipmates. Captain Murdock, Even the Mate Mr. Trumbauer Skipper of the SS Kiska, has a good Joe who did all he could __z 10*16 of Niedermeyer's paintings ° ' The painting of the Colabee, which • is being hung on the third deck, took about four hours to do, and was painted from a vantage point in a junk-yard across the St. Lawrence River. Before going to sea, Niedermeyer had a varied career, which included interior decorat­ ing in San Diego. He challenges other Seafarers who paint to add their work to the SIU col­ lection. Check It—But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Aid Seafarer In Wife's Death NEW ORLEANS — The ci-ew of the Alcoa Clipper went be­ yond the mere "demand of duty" recently in befriending their shipmate Raymond P. Franklin whose wife had died. A collec­ tion was taken among the crew that enabled him to fly home in time to attend the funeral of his wife. In addition, masses of flowers were sent to the funeral services. In expressing his gratitude in letter to the LOG, Brother Franklin stated, "This is truly the greatest expression of union brotherhood . that I have ever seen or anticipated in the 20 years I have gone to sea." Brother Franklin added that he wished to express his thanks to this crew, and to other Union Brothers in New Orleans who attended the funeral and acted as pall bearers. ffong Kong at night, which is one of the best things he has done. The Customs tried to assess duty on it as a valuable paint­ ing, Blackie stated. FAST BRUSHER Identified only as John, the pictured Brother is the Arizpa's Engine Delegate and an oldtimer in the SIU. Accord­ ing to Lui^ Ramirez, who sub­ mitted the picture, John is doing his best to cool off all of the hot beefs aboard ship. Oldtime Seafarers Bienuevido J. and Juan Maldonado were killed October 2 in an auto acci­ dent at Harrington, Delaware, according to a report to the LOG by C. V. Vieira, Father and son, they had last shipped together on the Lahaina Victory, Robin Line; where Bienuevido, Book num­ ber 1364, who was sixty years old, was Carpenter, and Juan, Book number 1345, who was 35, sailed in the Deck Department. Members of the SIU since December 1938, they are mourned by their many old ship­ mates and friends. "Two better guys couldn't be met," stated Brother Vieira, who shipped with them on the Lahaina Victory. Funeral benefits were paid by the SIU. Member's Painting Joins SIU Collection Clipper Crewmen I'LL SP0AK TOYA Arizpa Delegate Father, Son, SIU Members Die In Crash Seafarer Robert (Blackie) Niedermeyer poses for the LOG photographer with his painting of,the SS Colabee. Warn Of Tough Charleston Ginmill Seafarers going ashore in Charleston are advised by Broth­ ers A. Jennings, and M. C. Kleiber to steer clear of ari estab­ lishment on Market Street misleadingly called "Snug Harbor," and of its inho.spitable owner, Mr. Cumly. You're lucky if you're only fleeced, they report, for more likely you'll be beaten up or even shot at. Described as blood­ thirsty and possessing an itchy trigger finger, Mr. Cumly is said to tote around, and fire on occa­ sions, a .32 caliber pistol. Evidently his aim is none too good, for the boys who describe themselves as having been sub­ jects of his ire^—or fire—are still able to describe the weapon as making a hell of a racket. In warning the membership as to what to expect in this place. Brothers Jennings and Kleiber caution Seafarers against relying on the barkeep's bum marksmansjhip. "If he misses with a lead slug, you'll still get taken a thousand other ways," they point out. Correction The October 8 SEAFARERS LOG carried a picture of Ed­ mund Eriksen of the Nathaniel Currier in connection with a story submitted by Edmond L. Eriksen. of the Oremar. The LOG, in attempting to brighten the story with a picture, slipped up by using the wrong picture from the files. Apologies to Brothers Eriksen. Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Upion that an SIU ship is a clean ship. Let's keep it that way. i^lthough 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 payoif. and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory. he has the right to hold up the payoff imtil 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 youTl see some action. �«5r Friday. October 29, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings clothes. It was decided to ro­ tate the cleaning of the laundry between the three departments, week by week. Members were warned to return cups to pantry and not to slam doors. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 GATEWAY CITY. Sept. 14— Chairman Carotaii; Recording Secretary Fuller. Previous min­ utes were accepted. Engine Delegate reported beefs on spill­ ing of oil on deck, and di.spufed overtime over work done re­ tion to 3rd Assistant. The com­ packing winches. Stewards Dele­ mittee of Delegates who spoke to gate reported di.spwted overtime the Chief Engineer regarding his on penalty due to late sailing. defamatory remarks about the Motion under New Business to Chief Cook, reported that the give the men responsible for Chief denied malicious intent and sanitary work another chance, <300P SHiPA^ATE IS ALWAYS REAPY" TO stated that he had only spoken but if this work is not taken cure HELP OUT A MEW GO/HER WHO "DOES AibT in a moment of anger. Under of properly in the future it is to KMOW ALL THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE. New Business, Motion made by be brought up in the next meet­ TAKE THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR SEAFARING Fields, seconded by Floppert. to ing, and a fine of $10 will be KNOW-HOW, AMD IT WILL PAYOFF BY PROrefer the matter of the Chief En­ imposed. Carried. Motion to PUCIMG SAiOOrHER-RUMMIMG-SHIPS,/MAK/NC? gineer's remarks to the' Port condemn bad eggs aboard and EVERYOME'S vJOB LIGHTER AMD PLBASAMTER. Agent. Carried. Motions were i-eplace before sailing. Motion <^-THE LOG WILL PUBLISH LETTERS ANO ARTICLES made to pick up books and per­ to contact the Hall up arrival in WHICH TRY lb IX? THIS . HOW ABOUT THEM f) mits before arrival, and to hold Frisco to get lined up on the up signing, off till all beefs were present strike. Motion carried settled. Motion by Tongate. sec­ to fine any who are drunk at onded by Maratta to go into payoff $5. A collection would be Good and Welfare where discus­ taken up to form a ship's fund sion coveied linen, cots, and co­ to pay cost of communicating operation among the crew. Matty with Union Hall. Under discus­ Fields spoke on Unionism, and sion membei's stated that the By HANK asked Permitmen to take an ac­ ship should not have signed on tive part in the regular meetings. in New Orleans till the stores One brother is beating this slow-shipping and the high cost of Minute of silence for departed and slopchest were in better con­ living on the beach. He's "residing" in a fifty-cents-a-night private dition. One minute of silence for Brothers. room in one of those hotels around Chatham Square. He says it's Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4. clean, with daily showers available. The bums are kept out. Pei'CABEL STRONG. Sept. 12— haps this information can stretch those dollars for some brothers Chairman Leo Gillis; Recording ...In from a trip one brother says the shipboard draw in Manila Secretary Leonard F. Toland. gives you two pesos to the dollar. In Hong Kong, it's 21-2 dolla.rs Brother Frank M. Dowd was and the rice beer costs about forty cents for a 4/5 quart. The elected Ship's Delegate under brother, who bought a good pair of cow-leather boots for two Njew Business. Motion carried bucks, drank two bottles of that rice beer. He became intoxicated to give the Stewai'ds Depart­ all right, but worst than that, he thought he was losing his ment a vote of thanks for the 4 4 4 eye-sight, too! ... Brother William O'Connor, from Long Island, JOHN B. WATERMAN. Sept. good food and service. Under has just found out that there's lots of other O'Connors in the Good and Welfare members were 10—Chairman L. Mclnnes; Re­ SIU. It's a small (Irish) world, no doubt. F. Jones. asked to put empty soap boxes cording Secretary in trash can in laundry, and to Delegates reports accepted. No take care of ship's library. The New Business. Under Good and To be a good SIU Union brother and a real sailor a man Steward asked that all extra Welfare, discussion cleared up a takes any job—tanker, freighter, coastwise, foreign (as well linen be turned in so that it beef about the night lunch. as any organizing job that comes up) and keeps that job— could be cleaned in Germany. Members were told that the elec­ doing it according to the agreement, keeping his nose clean One mipute of silence for de­ tric iron aboard was >for the and being a good shipmate. These are tough times and a job use of all hands, and that it parted Brothers. means everything to a man who wants to sail, to have a good should be returned after using trip and a home on the sea—not in some flophouse. Beefs to the Steward. One minute of aboard ship, especially in an American port, can be sensibly silence for lost Brothers. settled—without arguments, intoxication or piling off the ship 4 4 4 at the last hour before the ship sails. Our wages and condi­ SOUTHLAND. ..Sept. .12— tions are tops in the industry—and it certainly pays off for Chairman John Harris. Recording a man to honestly do his job in SIU style and cooperate , Secretary W. J. Morris. Dele­ with his shipmates at all times. gates reported on standing of 4 4 4 membership. No disputed over­ NEW LONDON. Sept. 12— time. Motion by Russel. under Chairman John Crowley; Record­ New Business, that no one pay The following oldtimers may still be anchored here: E. J. ing Secretary James . E. Rose. off till a Union Representative is Gaylor, D. Parsons, M. Eeano, S. W. Lesley, H. L. Franklin, R. Delegate's reports accepted. Mo­ aboard, and all beefs have been Zaragoza, J. Blanchard, C. Dall, J. Antoniades, S. Rosario, G. B. tion under New Business that settled. Seconded by Wallace, Thurmer, G. Ledson, W. McClure, Weaver Manning, E. S. Samia, when a man misses a watch he and carried. Motion by Brother J. Dames, F. Dunn, J. Arroyo, C. F. Rocofort, J. Santalla and pay the standee double over­ Weeks to go into Good and Wel­ W. Walsh... Two shipmates suddenly met each other last week time—half at his own rate, and fare. It was suggested that slop­ and it was like old times again. half at the standee's rate—plus chest be checked, and recommen­ his day's wages. Motion to have dations for re-ordering be turned the Ship's Delegate contact Lindin to the Master. One minute of "Where have you been hiding for three years" one asked sey Williams for information con­ silence for departed Brothers. the other. Then they talked about one shipmate who suddenly cerning organizational activities. got married to a bar friend; the Irish Bar in Hamburg; some Suggestions under Good and Wel­ gal in Baltimore; and the Council and the Marine Bars in New fare that the Black gang port Orleans. We laughed when they said that no matter how holes be repaired, qs well as the much of a rainstorm or a winter blizzard covered the night Deck Department shower. One you could still find the Hamburg bars gay with music atid minute of silence for departed 4 4 4 romance. JOHN BARTRAM. Sept. 12— Brothers. Chairman R. L. Duke; Recording 4 4 4 ALCOA PATRIOT. Sept. 10— Secretary C. Kowalski. .One The following brothers will be receiving the Weekly LOG free Chairman William Glick; Re­ member was reported by the cording Secretary F. Tompkins. Stewards Department Delegate to of cost to their, homes: Gordon Marbury of N^w York, A. H. Ship's Delegate M. Trehem re­ be behind on assessments, but Townsend of Florida, Eddie Toone of Massachusetts, Glendon ported all in order. There was no will pay upon arrival. Under Good Bane of Oregon, John George of Alabama, Charles Lawrence of New Business. Under Good and and Welfare it was suggested Florida, Cecil Martin-of Alabarha, Frank Shunk of New Hamp­ Welfare it was suggested that that all hands assist in keeping shire, Henry McCullough of Pennsylvania, Gilbert Bush of Mis­ the Patrolman be asked to check the messroom clean during cof­ souri, William Sullivan of Florida, L. Higginbotham of Florida. .. the slopchest. It was asked that fee time, and night lunch time. Two Seafarers told us that all kinds of ship models can be bought a new steam pipe be installed in Discussion brought out the need in the Azores, where now and then an SIU ship calls to fuel up. the laundry, but that until this is to have the passageways painted. Prisoners ashore in the Azores make these models. One time a done each man be allowed not One minute of silence for Broth­ model of the Queen Mary was bought for twelve dollars. Wo prefer the square-riggers. more than three hours to boil his ers lost at sea. AZALEA CITY. Sept. 9 — Chairman Charles Scoiield; Re­ cording Secretary H. Cordes. The Ship's Delegate reported that he had contacted the Captain about painting the crew's quarters and having the repair work done. The Department Delegates re­ ported overtime okay, and every­ one in good standing. Motion un­ der New Business to have the Ship's Delegate ask the Cap­ tain to put a light on the after deck. Motion carried to give the Captain a vote of thanlfs for his cooperation with the crew. Un­ der Good and Welfare, it was suggested that a new library be obtained ashore, that the Captain and the Stewards Department be given a write-up in the LOG, and that all men be sober at the payoff. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. S< SHURRICANE. Sept. 6—Chair maji F. Hartshorn; Recording Secretary G. Metting. Minutes of previous meeting not accept­ ed. Under New Business, motion by Smith. Seconded by Doucetl to keep port passageway locked in port. Motion by Veech to have permanent fixtures for curtains put in crew's messhall. General discussion under Good and Wel­ fare. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. i, J, 4. ALEXANDRA. Sept. 12— Chairman William O'Connor; Re­ cording Secretary T. J. Sullivan. N. Tsangaris and Earl Bradley nominated Masters-at-Arms. Minutes of previous meeting ac­ cepted. Engine Delegate re­ ported disputed overtime. Stew­ ards Delegate reported the Stew­ ard is contemplating having the messhalls and galley painted be­ fore arrival in Port. The Ship's Delegate reported that the case of the Chief Engineer striking Messman Corcoran will be brought up at the next meeting. He requested that repair li.sts be turned in before next meeting. Motion by Tongate." Seconded by Tflewitz to go into Good and Welfare. O'Connor suggested crew coordinate prices when making out declaration sheet. Moore asked that awning for fan-tail be placed on "must" list when ordering repairs. Delegates requested to see department heads about sougeeing and paint­ ing decks in foc'sles. Members requested to list dues and dona­ tions which they intend to pay, so lists can be handed to Patrol­ man. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4- 4. SS ALEXANDER. Sept. 5— Chairman William O'Connor; Hecording Secretary T. J. Sullivan. Nicholas Tsangaris and Earl JBradley were elected Masters-atArms. The Deck Delegate re­ ported his department running smoothly with the exception of some disputed overtime. The En­ gine Delegate, Fields, reported that 55 hours of his personal . overtime (which had previously been okayed) was disputed by the Chief Engineer as soon as he took over the Delegate's job, fol­ lowing Brother Brqwn's promo­ CUT and RUN �Ten Til E S E AT A R E R3 X O C fFriday; October 29, tSM THE BlOMBERSBIP SPEAKS Crew Of SS Lake George Gives Favorable Report On New Ras Tanura Seamen's CIuli STEEL ARTISAN QUINTET IN MANILA To Ihe Editor: hours, as the canteen is open manded by the guard at the gate from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. upon returning to the ship. The crew of the Lake George daily. There is a newspaper avail wishes to acquaint those who haven't had the opportunity of The currency used is the rupee, able here too, that is published visiting the canteen at Ras Tan­ at an exchange of 31 U.S. cents. twice weekly. It is called the A hamburger is one rupee, a "Sun Glare,"" and reports news ura with conditions here. drink is 1/4 rupee, a chocolate from the States as well as loca: When we arrived, it already bar such as Hershey, or Milky matters of interest. SEAFARERS hM been completed. It is a Way is about 3/4 rupee, and ci­ LOGs could be mailed in care frame building with a verandah, gars are about the same. There of the American Arabian Oil ahd inside there are tables and is also a service for mailing let­ Company, Ras Tanura, Saudi chairs, a radio, and bar for serv­ ters in which an air mail en­ Arabia. ing drinks and sandwiches. The velope with a sheet of paper and 1 guess that winds it up. There only drinks obtainable are orstamps runs one rupee. gnge, raspberry, and grape soda. just aren't any highlights about "The sandwiches are hamburgers The canteen is alongside the the whole thing. •with onions and mustard, if pre­ approach to the dock, and is en­ Sidney M. Lipschitz closed by a wire fence. Swim­ ferred. (Ed. Note: 100 LOGS will Mt is a comfortable one-room ming is allowed. A pass is rebuilding, and is equipped with .^^en leaving the ship be sent to the canteen at the fluorescent lights. The windows ^ and the pass :s de- address you have given.) are wide, and in the evening the (5ool breeze is refreshing. On the Persuaded by L. S. Agulto, the "Manila Watch." live Steel •veranda there are easy chairs Artisan crewmembers pose for a picture while their ship was for relaxing and sipping drinks. To the Editor: Purser, Mr. T. J. McGowan, who tied up in Manila. Left to right—J. Martinez, R. Sewasky. J. There is nothing elaborate or did everything within his power Smith and Hendrix Svenson. In the ring is I. Brazil. luxurious, but it is something to 1 would like to extend my sin­ to help me. be able to get off the ships and cere thanks through the pages stretch one's legs after the long of the SEAFARERS LOG to the My father, R. E. Elwood, who trip. It takes away some of the officers and crewmembers of the was Second Electrician aboard strain, both mentally and physi­ SS Steel Maker, Voyage Number the ship at the time, also wishes cally, although only for a few 4, for the aid and comfort given to express his thanks. me during my serious illness Will you please send the LOG to my mother, whose address from acute appendicitis. To the Editor: my men's ships by looking at My operation was performed you will find on the enclosed the different Port Reports, and' form? My aunt, Mrs. Eva Ruark The slop chest is your cor­ Sept. 1, and 1 received wonder­ is receiving the LOG now, and 1 guess it will be okay for me when I don't see Baltimore's, to write to you for a little in­ that is a pretty important chap­ ful care at the Merchant Navy ner store While you are at enjoys it very much. formation, although I am not an Hospital in St. Johns, Newfound­ sea. You can't take your W. L. Elwood SlU member—much as I would ter missing. They both usually trade someplace else if the land. At present 1 am convalesc­ ship out from and come into ing at the home of my aunt in slop chest doesn't have •what (Ed. Note: The LOG is being ike to be. You see, I had the that port. Des Moines, Iowa. you need. sent to your mother as re­ misfortune to be a woman, but I haven't heard from either have a brother that has been 1 want to especially thank the quested.) a member for almost seven one of them for several weeks. years, and my best boy-friend Can you tell me where the SS iias also been a member for two Edwin Markham is? It was due back Sept. 2. I haven't seen my years. brother for four months now, So I get the LOG, and it is the and I am pretty anxious for that one bright spot in my whole ship to pull in. week down here on the farm. LIKES LOG What I want to know is, what has happened to the Port of I want to tell jmu how much Baltimore? For the past two 1 enjoy the LOG. I read every weeks not a word has come word of it and stay up to date I'rom that spot. 1 keep up with on everything so that I can talk ship terms to my brother and my fiance when they get in. It is really great to be able to do that. They tell me that 1 know more about what is going on while they are away than they do. Keep up the good work. By the way, how about some To the Editor: more poems from John Legge? Thanks Isthmian Crew For Aid Member's Sister Asks News Of Baltimore And Markham AHENTION! Iv The Sad, Lamentable Tale Of A Seafarer Crew Reports Markham Still Needs Clean-Up i": ! f}.-. , I OlSPffTCrtEPl 1 il, . 't k li-': Roy' Pourceaux of the Del Norte shows the fate of a shipmate's overtime. We, the members of the crew of the SS Edwin Markham, bound for Japan and parts un­ known, have to appeal to you for help. On July 16, 1948 there appeared in the LOG a letter by Fred R. Hicks, about a topside beef, on this ship which was not in vain, for the next trip the ship was painted inside- and out. But on this trip, lo and behold, we have to take every kind of slur and slam from the Master and Mate whenever we ask for overtime. This Skipper is one of those guys who not only is in charge of the ship, but tries, to run all three Departments too.Another thing, what about the Mate on watch leaving the bridge without being relieved? Isn't that considered dangerous and illegal? We would like to have you run this letter in the LOG. 25 bookmembers Hazel Kincer (Ed. Note: Baltimore bounc­ ed back in the news last week and is with us again this week. The Markham hit Baltimore on Sept. 15th and is now in the Far East.) THANKS BROTHERS WHO GAVE BLOOD TO ILL FATHER To the Editor: I would like to extend my sin­ cere thanks and appreciation to Brothers Clyde Still, Raymond D. Clark, Johnny McKenna, and J. J. Lockler, who donated their blood to my father during his re*cent illness. Their aid did much to recover his health. Thanks, Brothers. Charlie Scafidel New Orleans �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Odobtr 29. 1948 Member Asks SIU To Press For Ship Allotmeftt System Del Mundo Trio under the union "scales, be forced To Ihe Editor: Tankermen on coastwise runs; to bear the costly additional exare subjected to monetai-y diffi­ pense incurred by the callous in­ culties if they are married and difference of the Company to­ must support families or de­ wards them and theirs? pendents. Under foreign articles ASKS ACTION these worries are eliminated by the simple process of an allot­ It is high time that unions forced companies to establish ment. Where oil docks are far away such facilities for coastwise from towns or cities (and this tanker crews. The Seafdlers In­ writer has Lake Charles, Louisi­ ternational Union has been the ana in mind as the loading point leader in bettering conditions of for Cities Services ships) it is the seamen. That we know and difficult to reach a telegraph of­ all tankermen realize. We hope fice and send money home. the SIU will not fail to deal with Tankers are only in port a few the problem of tanker crews in hours. The crews are paid off at remitting funds to their families Wilh iheir chief cook be­ the convenience of the operators from their earnings and that tween them. two well-fed or their agents. One Cities Serv­ such a service be initiated looking Seafarers flash their ice tanker reached Baltimore in throughout the entire industiy. the early afternon and the agents These costs and these worries best smiles for the cameraman. did not pay off or disburse earn­ must be eliminated and abolished The cook is Brother Johnson ings until late at nightL-too late forever. This' burden must be and flanking him are M. V. for men on watch to go to town lifted from the backs of the Valentine and R. G. Perkins. and transfer funds to their fam­ tanker seamen. I may add that suggestions to ilies via telegraph. There are also numerous costs the company are shrugged off. added to the burdens of the sea­ What in hell do they care. If he men by this lack of system on must send money home he can the part of the company and its quite the ship to do so and an­ agents. First there is the neces­ other slave will take his place sity to leave the ship. Where and work under these infernal To the Editor: men must return in a few hours conditions which have no sen^e Maybe Brother C. Gann to stand watches this a very or i-eason for their existence in thought the payoff of the SS the world of today. And this is Inconvenience indeed. Stephen Leacock in Mobile the Second, there are taxi fares another reason why we need an back and forth to be added to NLRB election and the SIU. as middle of September was "fast," as he announces in his letter the bill of costs in sending our bargaining agent. printed in the LOG of October needed funds home. 15. The way I remember it Wandering Seafarer Third, there are the telegraph things were pretty slow and the costs. Skipper was far from the "good CAUSES WORRY Joe" that Gann makes him out It may be added also that to be. I many men anxious for the wel­ In the fff-st place, I was Bos­ If you don't find linen fare and upkeep of their homes un on the run, a lay-up trip when you go aboard your have been unable "to accomplish ship, notify the Hall at once. from New York to the Gulf. this feat of sending their earings Brother Gann identified some­ A telegram from Le Havre or on to them within the limits of body else as Bosun, so pei'haps I Singapore won't do you any these obstacles imposed upon remember the whole voyage bet­ good. It's your bed and you them by the callous indifference ter than he did. have to lie in it. of the company and its agents. When we paid off in Mobile, Obviously the company must believe that families do not need support when men are on coast­ AH YES, THERE'S GOOD FISHING HERE wise runs but only when the crews are under foreign articles. This idiotic thinking forces men to quit the ships after a turn around or two in the coastwise trade. Why cannot funds be deducted by the company and sent to these families through their pay­ off facilities? Surely married men and men with dependents who are weeks at sea should not be subjected to the terrible Worry as to whether they can manage to send funds to their families dependent upon them for support before the ship sails. Or who must run the risk of missing watches in order to achieve this objective. Why cannot the telegraph com­ pany have a representative right there at payoff time to attend to this detail of sending money home? And why can't the com­ pany or its agents attend to this matter as a service to the crews? Maybe they don't give a damn for men or their families. Why should men working far Page Eleven Keep Transportation As Is Seafarer Urges Members To the Editor: We have been reading the last few issues of the LOG, and it appears that a few guys sure must hate to get off a ship from the squawk they make when they are handed a fat roll of bills labelled "transportation money." "What in hell is the matter with these guys? Don't they knov/ that this isn't working any hard­ ship on anybody, but simply making shipping faster for all hands? In the first place, only a small percentage of ships pay off where transportation is involved. This is because most SIU ships are now operating in regular trade runs. The crews noi-mally are not entitled to transpoi-tation at all. Suppose you can get ti-anspor- Questions Brother's Report Of Smooth Leacock Payoff we were supposed to get firstclass transportation back to New York. ' Everybody knows that first-class transportation means a lower berth. The Skipper offered us the price of a first class ticket, $42.57 if I recall the figure correctly. But he did not offer the price AHENTION! CAVALIER CREVE COMMENDS SIU FOR ILGWU AID To the Editor: We have just heard about the light the SIU's making in behalf 6f the Ladies Garment Workers Union; It i.s in the interest of the entire Labor movement. Keep up the good work! The Crew SS Alcoa Cavalier Brother Adolph Capote proudly displays his prize catch heuled aboard the Seatrain New -Orleans during one of its runs between New Orleans and Havana. If you want to dupli­ cate Brother Capote's feat, it's not too hard, he says. Plenty of fish can be found along the New Orleans' run, he reports. of a lower berth, nor did he offer to pay the 15 percent fed­ eral tax. The crew refused to pay off, naturally. A LITTLE CHAT That evening the men went ashore, as seamen will in port. As soon as the men were off the ship, the Skipper told the shore watchman that everybody was paid off, and that nobody w-as to come back aboard. During the night, several men were turned away. The next morning we went to the SIU Hall. The Patrolman got the picture and picked up the phone. He had a little chat with the South Atlantic agent. The uj)shot was that we got the following: Complete first class transpor­ tation including lower berth and 15 percent tax, the whole thing coming to a little less than $62.00; also, the price of one meal and one night's lodging. Sure, we got everything that was coming fo us, but where was Brother Gann's "fast" pay­ off. Incidentally, the Skipper told nie one day that South Atlantic would.be down to seven ships after the Leacock laid up, and that he was seventh in line in the South Atlantic list. He was sure to get a ship, he said. May­ be so, for he sure tried hard to save the company's dough. John E. Berlie tation, what happens then? By the present Union rule, you make the trip, collect the trans­ portation money — which, inci­ dentally, is something the SlU fought hard through many years to get—go to the Hall, and grab another ship. Sure, there's more turnover. But the more tmmover there is, the more jobs there are on the board. TRANSPORTATION BATTLE Doesn't the whole membership realize by now that after many years of struggle we finally have forced the shipowners to pay transportation to crew members who are entitled to it? Trans­ portation was not always paid to seamen. It represents victory in one of the major battles of SIU history. Then there's the question some fellows raise: ""Well, why not take the transportation money and stay aboard the ship?" That's no different from taking a piece-off from a shipowner, that's all. Also, it gives the shipowner a chance to make one hell of an argument in every negotiation session for stopping the payment of transportation entirely. There you have the sad story. Yes, sometimes taking the money and getting off works a little dif­ ficulty on a fellow after a short trip. But if he takes the money and throws in for a new job ho is doing the entire membership a favor. SAYS KEEP IT Furthermore, let's not try to make a lot of spec about trips of 60, 90 or 100 days. The rule as it is a good rule. "Wo should have had it all the time. Let's not give it up now. We noticed several headlines on page 5 of the LOG for Octo­ ber 5. They ran like this: "Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight Turn For The Better;" "Conditions Good For Galveston Rated Men;" "New A&G Trans-t portation Rule Gives Needed Boost to Philly." Now tell us. Do you suppose that those headlines could havo been written in the LOG if our new transportation rule had not been in effect. The answer is "No." The SIU. according to our Headquarters Reports, is the only union today in which there ia nearly one contract job for every Union book. That means. Broth­ ers, that we»do not have to worry so much about a job thai we have to run the risk of losing our transportation riders by changing otu' present system. UNION SECURITY Some men have also raised an­ other issue. They say that not making a man get off after he takes transportation m o n e y_ would give him greater "se­ curity." Just rgmember this. Every Seafarer's secm-ity is hiS"4Jnioa and its Hiring Hall. The more jobs com'e through the Hiring Hall whether or not the trans­ portation rule is involved the more security all of us have. Let's all put our shoulders be-* hind full Union security. LetJsr get behind the job of maintain­ ing our wages and our conditions, and let's keep our presenl transportation rule, which is thai if a man is entitled to trans­ portation he must take it and g<ft off, and then re-register at Hall, Robert L. Nas.b �:TiH.1E S:£MIF H'RiE-R'iS X?0'<? Iy i BEFORE CALCUTTA*S JAIN TEMPLE Bridger Diarist Describes Birds' Death Battle In Air To th« Editor: By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers? See if you can answer these 10 ques­ tions. Score: 6—fair, 8—very good, 10—tops. One point for «ach question. 1. Which of the following four unions has the largest member­ ship? f Says Bauxiting Pegasus Crew Is Good Gang Book Editor Says AMML Suggestion Is In Practice .Send Tkose Minutes t¥-' : i k water, when all of a sudden he faltered. This is another chapter in the travelogue of the "Ras Tanura CURTAINS FOR CANARY ' Special"—SS Fort Bridger. We He didn't fly far. In fact his are now almost seven months out of the U.S., and it's getting flying days were almost over. damn monotonous. It would be Old Fate had put the finger on too much for us if it wasn't for him. He turned and headed a good belly laugh now and then back toward <the ship. I saw something flash by out of the to clear away the gloom. corner of my eye. Here's the latest: While com­ ing through the Suez Canal this All of a sudden, all of the morning the steering motor pieces of that little puzzle fell kicked out. The pilot ordered into place. I knew what they hard right, and she didn't an­ wei-e, without looking at them. swer. He then got all hot and I watohed the canary intently. bothered, blew "out of control" Three fish hawks power dived on the whistle, and then him like a squad of Stukas. My screamed at the Mate, "Well, do temperature and blood pressure something. Call the engineroom! jumped about ten degrees, and a Call all hands!" lump swelled up in my throat. I saw the canary twisting and The Mate looked at him calmly turning, trying to dodge. By and replied, "It wouldn't do any quick maneuvei'ing he did es­ good to call all hands. They cape the first hawk! have to have fifteen minutes foxcoffee before they turn to and But he had been forced down we'll be on the beach before close to the water where he then." could not maneuver. The next We lost six more men through one came down in one of those sickness and the need of surgery -beautiful, fast dives. The action or medical care this trip into icHavre. Pretty soon we'll be telling you how many of the original crew we have left, in­ stead of how many have gotten off. So far we have been lucky in picking up pretty good men for replacements. 1. United Mine Workers 2. Seafarers International Union 3. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 4. Hotel and Restaurant Employees 2. Where is the Oil Bowl (Foot­ ball)? Conforming lo religious cusiom, three Seafarers from 1. New Orleans Isthmian's Harold J. Pratt have removed their shoes before 2. Pasadena entering the Jain Temple in Calcutta. The men are identified 3. Houston as James (Pee Wee) Hassel, Harry French and Hugh Gallegher. 4. Miami '3. What color of paint would you ordinarily use to mark a 20 fathom shackle? 1. white 2. blue 3. yellow To the Editor: again—and it still says "citizen. 4. red In this case, I know for certain 4. Who relieves the 4-8 watch When I threw in for an Oil­ that the quota still is not filled. er's job on the Jean Lafitte some for supper at sea? time ago, it said "citizen" on the I would like to kpow if there 1. Wiper board. Although I am an alien, isn't any way that the Union 2. Chief Engineer I got the job anyway, for the can find out when the quota is 3. Deck Engineer 15 percent quota on aliens was filled, instead of depending on 4. relieve themselves the company's report when they not filled. 5. What is the manning scale Now I have just paid off the call the Dispatcher. In my esti­ RUMORS EXPLODED •for the Stewards Department on Jean Lafitte, and I see the same mation, and from experience, I a Hog Island ship? job which I left on the board feel the company never gives We heard a few rumors that 1. 8 men we were going back to the the correct figures on this. 2. 9 men States, but they have blown I would like to suggest that 3. 10 men away or been shot full of holes the Patrolman, when he pays 4. 11 men off a ship, find out from the by now. Delegates what the correct" in­ I noticed a bit of drama the was too fast to see, but the fea­ tB. When a man brings charges The canary was formation is, and then relay this other day that may be interest­ thers flew. against a Union Brother and probably hit by one of those to the Dispatcher, ,so that when ing to some, concerning "Old then fails to appear at the trial, needle-like talons. "Tail-End he puts the jobs on the board Mother Nature" in the raw. I 4iow much is he fined? Charlie" then swooped in to pick he can give the aliens a break, was cutting a shipmate's hair, 1. $10 To the Editor: the winnings, as the other two by making it clear to everyone back on the fantail, when a fish 2. $20 hawks turned and attacked, try­ Just a line from the crew of what the situation is, and how hawk came darting in under the 3. $30 ing to make him drop the little the Alcoa Pegasus. We are down many jobs are open to aliens. 4. $40 over-head, between ourselves and bundle of bloody feathers. in the Islands discharging and Berlil Swenson the galley. (We have an old 7. What month in 1942 was the will soon be on the bauxite run This all happened in a matter gun-mount deck over the fanBS Venore Sunk? —so that means it will take a of sccoi;ids. I found myself tail.) 1. January good bunch of guys. standing at the rail cursing. I 2. May It surprised me a little but , 11.dumped my coffee over the side, Well, I can tell you we've got , 3. July went onjvith my work. Shortly ^^omach was turned, them; and I mean Sailors, Cooks 4. September after, I heard a flutter of wings and all that it takes to have a Well this is a funny world, and and looked up to see this hawk 8. How many months of sea time good SIU ship! I have never the Devil take the hindmost. coming right at me, only about in the current year does a mem­ seen a bunch of guys help each Looks to me - like dear old six feet away. I thought the ber need in order to run for other like these do. To the Editor: Mother Nature has ,some laws hawk had gone Off his rocker. -Union office? I hope we make the States for that are just as screwy as some We read a letter in your Oc­ 1. 2 months Christmas, but time will tell. So, It startled and puzzled me for that humans make. tober 1 issue signed by Pete 2. 3 months Brother Editor, if you have a a moment. Well, he spread his 3. 4 months little space in the LOG, please Roach with a great deal of in­ wings ta put on the brakes, MORAL? 4. 6 months give us a write-up. I am very terest and enthusiasm. It made fanned the air, and then side­ There must be a moral to this some ^pertinent suggestions to <9. How many International Code sorry that we haven't pictures the American Merchant Marine slipped gracefully over the rail. little episode, but far be it frorn Sags and pennants are there? now, but just as soon as I get Library anent the purchase of A little later I heard something me to attempt to figure it out. them we will send them in 1. 26 fluttering, and there appeared a Whatever it is, it is pretty grim. 25 cent books to put on ships. pronto. 2. 36 little canary. He was about We . then learned that it was I think old Omar Khayyam Buddy Baker 3. 40 not in line for us to expect any three inches long from bill to was on the right track when 4. 50 orders from that association tail, with a slightly yellow was on the right track when 10. What is the number of the MOTHER OF LOST since, (a) it has no money with breast. (No, I hadn't had a he said: rule in the 1948 A&G Shipping SEAFARER SEEKS which to purchase books, achiev­ drink for at least ten days.) Rules that states: "No member ing its stock from friendly dona­ Well, T pointed it out to my Ah Love! could you and I with _ shall be given an open shipping SON^S SHIPMATES tions (which may explain some buddy and mentioned that it is Him conspire date for any reason?" To the Editor: of the dull volumes Mr. Roach good luck—according to the old 1. 4 To grasp this sorry Scheme of I am a volunteer worker for complains about); (b) it doesn't traditions of the sea—to have a 2. 6 . Things entire. the SIU at the Galveston Ma­ have to buy our books since feathered pa.ssenger aboard. At 3. 10 rine Hospital. I take the LOGS we've been donating them for the time I did not tie this little Would not we shatter it to bits '4. 16 over there every week, as well years; (c) the AMMLA now puts bird's appearance with the pre­ —and then (Quiz answers on page 15.) as writing material, tooth paste, 25-30 pocket-sized books in every vious threatening hawk. Rc-mold it nearer to the box they place on the ships. brushes, combs, pencils, etc. Heacfs Desire! I have been doing this work I am writing to you in case After finishing the job I was doing, I got a cup of java an^ this information may interest for years, and will continue to friendly readers and to save was sitting on the bitts meditat-! Well it seems as though this do so as long as I am able. V Send in the minutes of I wonder if you will publish them further bfforts along this ing on my sins-and watching: the drivel has gotten much longer sea, when someone came around than was intended. If it wandei-s " your ship's meeting to the this notice in your personals line. New York Hall. Only in that We like the SEAFARERS the deck housing on the opposite too much, just mark it off as column: Survivors of the Alcoa Fort Bridgeritis, or tankei-osis! •- way can the membership^ act Pilgrim, that went down in' the LOG'S reviews of our books bet­ side and scared the canary off. By the way we are having the - on your recommendations, Caribbean Sea, May 28, 1942, ter than almost any we get. A He flew past me and headed ' and then the minutes can be kindly write me, as I am the good honest job that we hope out to sea like he knew just LOG sent to a bar in LeHarve ^ printed in the LOG for the mother of the Bosun, Carl A. you'll keep up. exactly where he wanted to go.^ now, since the Seaman's'club lias "Blackie" Bennett. ^'benefit of all other SIU I was watching him go, and closed. Donald Demaresl, A1 Gordon Alice M. Knowllon crews. wondering how far a small bird Associate Editor 3706-0'/2 Galveston. Texas Engine Delegate Penguin Signet Books like that could fly over open Figures On Alien Quotas LK- FtUgjr, Oelebn 28, 1848 �T WEr S E^A F -A R E R S Fndayr October 29,. 1M» L OiG ^ PB0e Thirteen Gldtinier Scans SIU Fore And Aft: Sees Progress In Every Undertaking for it. In other words, Joe, ity rests completely with the where did you obtain the guts membership. "This membership Lest we forget! We have re­ to demand anything? That sort makes their ships better places cently won our toughest battle of reminds me of reading about to live on, for they know that since the inception of the Sea­ the time Joe and Molotov ran in­ the ship itself is but a reflection farers International Union. to each other in a foreign coun- of the character of the crew Namely, keeping our Union Hir­ tx-y, and while walking through Each man feels the responsibil­ ing Halls. the countryside, Molotov looked ity of making his ship a good We, the membership of the at a big volcano and stated, SIU ship—which is a clean ship. Union, must and will go on to "Comx-ade, that is the biggest We must realize that the ad­ set higher standards in all de­ and most uixpredictable volcano vancement and security of our partments in the near future. on earth." Thereupon Joe re­ Union rests with us. This will be something for other plied, "Like hell it is, for I am Perhaps someone will ask, maritime unions to shoot at; or, sitting on a bigger one: the "Who is this sky-pilot yokel, to be candid, for them to follow. Presidency of the NMU." who is writing to the LOG?" In the past ten years or so, or they may say, "I wonder if It has been done, it is being done and it will be done. As the SIU has risen from an in­ he is a gashoxxnd reformed?" long as the SIU wins its battles fant—yes, a struggling infant Whether he is this or that for the seamen, then others will to become the respected and (and he will never be an angel endeavor to crawl on the band­ best maritime union in any when it cornes to wine, women wagon and obtain the gravy. If country of the world. We have denied this, they automatically bowed to no one, catered to no head for Washington and cry to one, and have proven to the the bureaucrats there that they satisfaction of the membex'ship, are seamen also and should have shipowners, and the public as a whole, that the SIU will continue the same as the SIU. If there is any doubt about this to keep the interests of the sea­ assertion, then read Joe Cur- men foremost in any and all ran's last plea in the newspap­ matters. In this great, country of ours, ers. He said: "The SIU, in or during the past week was grant­ and throughout the world, the Seafarers International ed raises in pay, overtime, better name living conditions and their own Union of North America has be­ Hiring Halls, so we of the NMU come a symbol and by-word foxall merchant seamen, whether demand the same." and song) here are a few timely Certainly they got the same; they be oi-ganized or unorgan- suggestions on Union conduct but they should thank the SIU izjed. It has set such a high stan­ from an "oldtimer:" dard in everything pertaining to 1. Always conduct yourself as the labor movement that shore an SIU man whether ashore or unions are falling in line with the ideas and ways and means of on board ship. 2. Obey Union rules and live the Army rules which post 11 helping their membex-s that we have demonstrated, according to up to the SIU agreements—^for P. M. cui-fews, and "off limits" many x-eports and articles pub­ it is you, the membership, who signs. made them. lished in the newspapers. ^he Skipper is still "Speed 3. Never try to be a dictator The SIU has proven its integ­ King Dantzler," and hasn't hit rity and good unionism by aid­ aboard ship. This Union was the same port twice since Februing other unions—many of them formed because of the dictatorial ax-y this year. A sphinx woxild not even affiliated with the AFL policies in other maritime un­ give us more information about —when called -upon for help. ions. our next ports than the "Speed 4. Always respect the opinion Whex-ever you go and whex-ever King" would. How about it' you may be, always wear your of others. 5. When the Agent or Patrol­ Casey J.? Do you x*emember SIU- button. And whether you man gives you a clarification or are in a small village, or in a when? ruling, respect it. They are hu­ large metropolis, you can bet A crew Member your last peso that someone will man too. 6. Never allow disrupters to ask you questions about the SIU. get away with their tactics either Answer them. Brother! ashox-e or afloat. CORRECTED ERRORS 7. When in doubt, "lead Evex-y year has brought new trumps!" In other words, allow px'oblems and tremendous jobs our Union Officials to settle all for the officials and the member­ beefs. ship. These have been taken care 8. Never allow personal feel­ of. A few mistakes have been ings to interfere with Union made—^for no one is infallible— business. but they have been x-ectified. We 9. Teach others to be real can always thank our lucky SlU men. selves that we have officials in 10. Live up to your Union ob­ the SIU that do not bicker over ligations at all times. trivial things, and that we have In conclusion, please allow me no dictators who pound their to say that I kxxow that we have chests and say, "I did this, or I the best and most active Un­ did that." Yes, Brothers, we are ion on any waterfront, and I am lucky, indeed! When you read sux-e that we will keep it that about other ixiaritime outfits, that waj', come hell or high-water. is all you hear. James R. "Jimmie" Preslwood In this Union the responsibil­ To the Editor: " Voters All By ALL KERR and AUSSIE SHRIMPTON Now Brothers all of the SlU Fain would we blow our corks to you; For around election time 'tis often spoke, "Aw why the hell should I bother to vote." Now after spending many weeks afloat, If you'r too god-damned tired to vote In these free elections which is your right. Then, Brother, we guess you've not seen the light. For the acid test of a union man, Is the interest he takes in his union clan, And all of you guys with hair on your chest, Should vote for the officials you think the best. And this is the time for you to reflect. That yours is the right to vote and elect Those of the members that look to you, The cream of the crop of the SIU. So out with your book—step forward. Brother, Let's cast our votes for one another. And thank our stars that we all belong To a Union fair and a Union strong. Full Book Crew Makes Algonquin Beefless I To the Editor: Heie is something worth men­ tioning about voyage 15 of this rustpot, Algonquin Victory, to Bremerhaven. The entire • crew are book members, and there is no dis­ puted overtime and no beefs. There is only the usual I'epair list, which causes mo trouble. Brothers who at one time or an­ other have been on this tub will probably wonder at this. The Chief Cook caUs it "ahome." The Electrician has homesteaded, and the Steward is a plank owner. Befox-e forget­ ting about planks, one of the Wipei's owns a fairly good share of one too! Brothex'S will find that Bremer­ haven isn't what it used to be— unless of course, they make theinselves really obnoxious. Shoxe leave is up in the morning now. How the boys of the USAT like that! They abide by $ 1! i It ...THEN THERE'S THEGUY WHO rs ALWAYS GRIPING ABOUT THE UNION IN A GIN MILL Asks Procedure For Retiring Book To the Editor: I have Just moved down to Memphis, and would like for you to send the LOG to me here. I was receiving it at 415 E. 12th Street, New York; so you may discontinue that and send it to 52 N. Angelus Street, Mex-nphis, Tenn. I have a shore-side job hex-e now, and would like to retire my book. * Would you please send me information as to how to- go about doing this? My dues and assessments are paid up imtil January 1949. John W. McVay (Ed. Note: Anyone desiring to retire his book must be paid up through the current montlv in dues, have all assess­ ments paid through the current year, and must, have strike clearances for all strikes. Also, if fines were' previously im­ posed, these too must be paid. In your case you need only pay the 1948 $10 General Fund Assessment, which has just been adopted by the member­ ship, and send your book to The SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, New York, marked "Attention Sixth Deck." Your retuement card will be forwarded- to you.) Feb. 6. ji @UX VIHEN HE CAN BRING UP HIS WOES AT A RESULiB MEETING- HI WORD TO �THE S E AF AREHS LOG Pag« Fourteen n TMaj. October 29. 1948 I i ;A- lir f I Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief leaving a ship in a clean condi one out without the approval of NEW YORK — Chairman, C. on the question of men being re­ (Continued from Page 7) record that a man who carried tion after the payoff. The respo the membership. Carried. Under Haymond, 98; Recording Secre- quired tp get off a vessel after ^ ^935. receiving transportation be dis­ a full book in the SIU should be sibility of each man living up to Good and Welfare there was , cussed through the medium o£ allowed at least three months on the working conditions of the praise for the new Hall by 1 the LOG, with the understanding a ship even if transportation was contracts, since we will have members wjio were seeing it for ^lerk, Ray Gonzales, 174. involved. R. M. Thompson took trouble negotiating new contracts the first time. Gashounds were Motion to non-concur with that that after several weeks of such the floor to say that the present if we don't adhere to the ones warned that they wei'e not part of the San Francisco min­ discussion and clarification final rules should stay in effect as it we now have. The point was wanted either in this port or in, utes regarding raising hospital "action be taken to either shape a new policy or retain the old one. would give all "hands a better stressed by several members of the SIU. The movies in the chance to ship out at least some the importance of team work Hall were praised by the mem­ benefits through the medium of Under discussion it was pointed of the time when shipping was wherein each man does his bership. Meeting adjourned at a Hospital Assessment. Carried. out that the best way to handle tough. After much discussion share and does not let his ship 8:45 with 270 book members Minutes of other Branches hav­ this entire affair was to give the ing New Business were read and membership an opportunity to pro and con, the majority of the mates down. There was also present. accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ express its opinions and become XXX members present wanted the discussion on the importance of NEW ORLEANS—Educational urer's report to the membership thoroughly acquainted with the rules changed to allow at leas^t each man who has been in the Meeting, Oct. 12 — Chairman, and financial report were ac­ issue before calling for final ac­ two trips, whether transportation JohnnyJohnston. cepted. A resolution from New tion. Carried. The Agent's re­ was paid on the first trip or not. Orleans to change the transpor­ port was accepted. The Dis­ Leo Allen took the stand that The subject for discussion was tation ruling to allow 90 days on tliis meeting should submit a gashounds, performers and mal­ a vessel before paying oft" after patcher repoited 613 men regis­ tered and 424 shipped. No New resolution to Headquarters', to contents in the Union. The meet­ receiving transportation was Business. Topics of general in­ the effect that a bookman be ing recessed to give those pres­ read. Motion to table action on terest were brought up under allowed six months on a ship, ent a chance to prepare written this resolution and to refer it Good and Welfare. Meeting adregardless of transportation. statements for the record. These John Ossnow took the floor and State of Alabama for the last were submitted by Allen H. to the LOG for publication, andjjournod at 8:20 P. M. with 1,655 stated that he thought the pres­ two years to register and vote Kramer, Donald J. Ikerd, Maxs that all matters and discussion membei-s present. ent rules should stay in effect, Meeting adjourned at 11:58 A. M Trocha, Jerry Palmer, Cecil J. and that any man offered trans­ with 111 members present. Kerrigan, "Victor Miorana, and XXX portation should get off the ship. Bill Frederick. Under discus­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman After considerable further dis­ sion it was brought out that due Buck Stephens, 76; Recording cussion the meeting was adSecretary, Johnny Johnson, 53; to the Union's action, gashounds adjourned at 11:40 P. M. Reading Clerk, Bull Sheppard, are getting few and far between X X *• around the New Orleans Hall. MOBILE — Chairman, James 203. It was agreed that gashounds are Carroll, 14; Recording Secretary, The Secretaiy-Treasurer's fi­ detriment to the Union and Lester R. "Walter; Reading Clerk, nancial reports for Oct. 2 and 9 must be eliminated for the good RSprold J. Fischer, 59. were accepted. That part of of all. Malcontents were de­ Motion carried "to non-concur San Francisco New Business in fined as soreheads who are not By JOSEPH yOLPIAN with that part of the San Fran­ regard to hospital benefits was filling to accept the decisions of Special Services Representative cisco New Business regarding referred to the Seci'etary-Treas- the majority, and precede to dis­ hospital benefits and to refer this urer, and the balance of the min­ rupt and interfere with the busi­ The death of a seaman aboard |not pay,'the owner may be held to Headquarters for action and utes was accepted. All other ness of the Union. There is de­ ship invariably prompts a group liable. to accept the rest of the min­ Branch New Business was ac­ finitely no place for them in the of his well-intentioned ship­ Within one week after the utes. New Business of other cepted. Agent Sheppard reported SIU. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 mates to do the right thing in money, wages and effects are Branches accepted. Agent Gal on the ILGWU beef. He re­ P. M. with 180 members present. disposing of his wages and per­ turned over to his office, the Tanner reported that 14 ships ported that, as in the past, the XXX sonal effects. Shipping Commissioner must de­ would arrive in port in the next national organization called on NEW ORLEANS—Educational posit them with the District .There is nothing unusual about two weeks—some to lay-up, and the SIU to come to the aid of Meeting, Oct. 20 — Chairman, Court having jurisdiction. Faila deceased's shipmates, moti­ physically weaker AFL organiza­ some to take part or whole Herman Troxclair. vated by a sense of loyalty, offer-..ure to do so will make him tion. This will definitely be to crews. He further reported that liable to the same penalties de­ Brother Troxclair explained ing to take charge of his personal our benefit in the future in time Brother Matthews was in Moscribed for the Master and owner that the topic for discussion effects and personally delivering of need. This outfit by no means bile and would help in the plan­ of the vessel. ning of renovations for the was crying "uncle", but needed a would be the SEAFARERS LOG; them to his family. In cases where the money and biulding. He stated that he was 1 few men to help them along as and suggested that Brothers sub­ Such a sense of devotion and effects do not exceed $300 in sure the building, when com-' they are composed of women mit written statements of their respect for the memory of a de­ value, the Court may award the opinion for the record. After a pleted, would be one of the best and elderly men. Through the parted Brother is certainly high­ money ahd effects to any claim­ recess of 20 minutes, statements SIU HaUs. Report accepted. Headquarters office these people ly commendable, but it is con­ ant who can prove relationship were submitted by Bill Fred­ The communication from Head­ were furnished with the neces­ trary to the law and interferes with the deceased as a widow erick, Vic Miorana, Fufus Stough, sary men to help in their or­ quarters was accepted. The Res­ with its orderly" processes. or children. The Court may Jr., and T. J. Dallas, which were ganizational drive. He reported olution from New Orleans re­ Existing statutes provide that that business affairs of the port read, and the meeting went into when a crewmember dies, the sometimes see fit to require pro­ are in very good shape. There discussion. Brothers who took Master of the vessel shall take bate or letters of administration. have been 13 payoffs and 7 sign- he deck expressed the opinions sole charge of all money, cloth­ When the value'of a deceased's ons since last meeting. Ther9 that .the LOG is the best Union ing and other effects left on money and effects exceeds $300, the court shall pay and deliver garding transportation was re­ were beefs on ships in transit. paper in the country, and recom­ board by the deceased. Further, them to the legal representatives mended that every member have ferred to New Business. The Twenty-three of these were con­ the law provides, if the Master of the deceased. it sent to his home in order that Headquarters Tallying Commit­ tacted and all beefs were settled sees fit he may cause any or tee's report was accepted. Un­ to the satisfaction of the crews more people will understand the all such clothing and effects to MAY ORDER SALE der New Business there was a involved. The outlook is not too ]>roblems of the industry and be sold at auction at the mast or motion to table the written mo­ good for the next two weeks what the SIU stands for. The other public auction, although The law says, too, that the tion and resolution from New with 10 scheduled payoffs, two Brothers were agreed that, by this practice is no longer fol­ District Court ma.v, at its dis­ cretion, direct the sale of the Orleans, and to refer to "Head­ of which are to go in the bone- not can-ying advertising, the lowed. effects at any time and hold the paper better serves the interest yard. There were two Alcoa quarters. Carried. The Patrol­ proceeds. If no claim is made of the membership. All were in KEEPS RECORD lay-ups in the past two weeks. man's reports were accepted. or substantiated within six years favor of occasional blasts at gasMississippi and Sti-achen have The Dispatcher reported 176 men But if it is done, the Master after thp money and effects are registered and 220 shipped. The contracts to lay-up all West must then enter in* the log book placed in the keeping of the Trial Committee's report was ac­ Coast and NMU ships headed for the amount of money left by the court, the proceeds may then be the boneyard here, so there are cepted. The Headquarters Cred­ deceased, a statepient of the sum turned over to the U. S. Treas­ entials Committee's Report was quite a few job calls on these. due him • as wages (less deduc­ ury and there placed in a fund Patrolmen's accepted. Brothers C. L. Jones, Report accepted. tions), and a description of the for the relief of sick, disabled A. K. Thorp, C. E. Deloch, R. reports accepted. The Dispatcher articles sold and the amount re­ and destitute seamen in the U. S. "Wells, E. R. Cooper, C. D. Jones, reported 375 registered, and 371 hounds and performers, in order ceived for each. Merchant Marine Service. J. W. Smith, and G. F. Hart shipped, with an additional 84 to let these characters know that The law provides further that, In summing up, we must stress they are not wanted, and also to dispatched on lay-up, tugboat were Obligated. Under Good within 48 hours after the arrival again the point with which we let outsiders understand the and " Welfare there was discus­ and standby jobs, for a grand in the poi-t of destination in, the are directly concerned: That the Union's position. It was pointed sion on carrying another Elec­ total of 455. The SecretaryUS., the Skipper must turn oyer law holds the Skipper respon­ out that it is better to blow off Treasurer's report was read and trician on the Alcoa passenger to the Shipping Commissioner all sible for the proper disposition of ships. One minute of silence accepted. The Headquarters and steam by writing to the LOG money, wages and personal ef­ a deceased crewman's belongings, than to talk Union matters in New Orleans Tallying Commit­ was observed for lost Brothers. and provides penalties for neg­ Several members fects of the deceased. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. M. tee's reports were carried un­ gin mills.. lect of this duty. asked that sports news be printed If the Skipper fails to do so, he animously. Brothers F. W. Beers, with 321 members present. The wise thing to do in the in the LOG. /The suggestion was shall be held accountable for the Desmond Beer, D. Price,* Frank a> 4. «. MOBILE — Educational Meet­ Kouns, E. E. King, P. W. Hold- made that crews purchase bound 'Wages, money and effects by the event of a shipboard death, is en, and C. Johnson were Obli­ volumes of the LOG. before the District Court having jurisdiction to place the matter in the hands ing—Chairman, H. J. Fischer. of the Skipper. Otherwise, xyellgated. One minute of silence start of a trip to supplement the in the port of destination. The floor was opened to dis­ was observed in memory of de­ library and Union literature In such instances, the Skipper intentioned crewmembers might cussion with "Membership Co- parted Brothers. Motion imder aboard. Meeting adjourned at may be liable to a penalty not deliver the deceased's effects to responsibfiity to the Union" the New Business to keep members 12:45 P. M. with 130 members to exceed three times the value the wrong persons, and the right­ main topic. Several Brothers in the meeting after their cards present. of the money and effects. If the ful heirs would have red-tape took the deck on this subject, are turned in. Amended to ap­ (Ed. Note: The written state­ value is not determined, the added to their grief by having to and the following points were point masters-at-arms to stand ments will be published in Skipper may be fined not more resort to the courts to receive brought up: The importance of by the stairs and not allow any next week's LOG.) than $200. If the Master does- what is rightfully due them. ,, K �Friday, October 29; 1948 f HE SEAFARERS Page Fifleesn LOG PERSONALS MONEY DUE [ The following unclaimed wages can be collected at office NICK J. FRANCOS MILTON O. SEVERSON of Smith-Johnson SS Corp., 60 Your mail has been forwarded Your mother wants "you to Beaver Street, New York: to you by the New York Hall, as write to her at P. O. Box 313 requested. Because one of the Lake Park, Minn. SS Edward G. Janeway ' letters held for you contained a Barsh, Louis H., $6.65; Carroll, 4 4 4 check, it must be delivered to Fred W., .56; Costello, Joseph, MELVIN E. RICE you directly. It has already $11.69; D'Ferrafiat, Robert, $6.65; Your mother is very anxious been sent by registered mail to to hear from you. Everett, George M., $13.30; the address you have given. Fiore, R., .25; Harris, Thomas, 4 4 4 $1,00; F. E. Pritchett. $2.00;, W. B. $7.12; Hinton, Dorrence, $6.65; NEW YORK EDWARD WESTLAKE Saylors. $2.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Hitchcock, Martin J., .85; John­ HOWARD L MUMME SS GOVERNOR SPARKS M. Kennedy, $2.00; Wm. F. Keleman, Your wife asks that you com Communicate at once with municate with her E^t once re $1.00; L. Lofton. $2.00; F. N. Frederik- H. A. Janicke. $2.00; T. C. Bruch. son, Earl D., $6.36; Melle, Erling, your wife. Her address: 519 Lin­ garding your brother George, son. $1.00; H. Rittuola, $1.00; E. Po- $2.00; E. M. Reeves. $1.00; W. F. $16.86; Michaelis, William J., lise, $2.00; J. P. Tabb, $3.00; E. Fis- Helms. $2.00; D. Schmidt. Jr.. $1.00; J. $12.72; Paul, Wallace N., $7.84; coln Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. who died. tan. $1.00; F. Pollard, $1.00; P. De- R. Aguinaldo. $2.00; E. J. Ross. $2.00; Quimby, Harold, $13.06; Reyes, Jesus, $1.00; A. D. Messana, $1.00; J. C. Ducate. $1.00; J. L. Jones. $2.00; P. Francisco M., $5.30; Sandstronl, 4 4 4 Conners, $2.00; F. E. Ellis, $1.00; A. Huseby. $2.00; W. M. Boutwell. $1.00; RALPH WALMSLEY ROBERT M. EATON Goldfarb. $5.00; R. Bascombe. $2.00; H. D. Windham. $2.00; D. C. Anthony. T., $2.12; Schop, Lloyd G., .57; It is important that you get Sovelius, Gosta W., $6.65; SzobWrite or'see T. A. Bain, Super­ B. M. Pontsikoris. $2.00; Y. S. Yu, $2.00; J. N. Weathers. $2.00. SS AFOUNDRIA in touch with M. Everson, c/o vising Claim Agent Seaboard Air $2.00; J. B. Juaban, $1.00; George lik, Ferdinand, $6.3. Box 1654, Main Post Office, 7th Line RR Company, Room 508 Farago, $5.00; Stanislaw Kiviatowski. C. Micallef. $3.00; B. Hoffman. $1.00; F. Guinpaya. $2.00; F. Gonzales. $1.00; SS James M. Gillis and Mission Streets, San Fran­ Seaboard Air Line Railroad $5.00; John Patrick Riley. $5.00; H. J. F. Kozar. $1.00; C. S. Cipriano. E. Loge, $50.00; W. D. Burke, $50.00; Beaners, James, $1.30; Braun, • cisco, Calif. $1.00; L. R. Forth. $2.00; A. P. LazA. R. Oitman, $20.00. BIdg., Norfolk 10, Va. Frederick, $2.33; Dominquez, zaro. $1.00; G. A. Burke. $3.00; J. M. SS MARINE ARROW t t 4 4 4 4 Jose N., $13.31; Froom, Paul N., Bergeria. $1.00; J. J. Palmer. $3.00; M. M. M. Martin. $2.00. ROBERT C. ROBKER JOHN YOCINSKI Rzenkowski. $2.00; P. L. Macklin. $12.30; Greer, Sam, $17.4; Gur^ SS POLARIS Your mother is ill. Your sister, Get in touch with Walter Kin- J. W. Kumierski, $1.00; J. M. Maxi­ $1.00; M. Santana. $1.00; J. P. Tucz ganus. Jay M., $16.28; Lutz, Evelyn Holland, wants to hear dower, 250 Colony Avenue, Mid­ mo. $2.00; J. G. Newman, $2.00; M. kowski. $1.00; j. Camporeale. $1.00; M. Dennis L., $16.95; Rote, Henry; Zavadcson. $1.00. from you as soon as possible. land Beach, Staten Island, N. Y. Arroyo. $3.00; F. J. Glinski. $2.00; S. Lorenza. $2.00;SS S.'EVELYN J., $7.54; Stevens, Greer C.,. Wallace. $2.00; I. Usera. $2.00; L. LemHer address: 709 Stella Street, F. W. Fritz. $2.00; E. Hustoai. $1.00; $14.92; Thomas, Cecil, .84; Watpiainen, -$2^)0; A. D. Junkins, $2.00; 4 4 4 Porterville, Calif. Telephone her W. H. Olds, $2.00; W. H. Williams. kins, Robert H., $3.31; Woods, D., W. J. Goodrich. $2.00. ANSELMO LIQUE $2.00; C. Zobal. $2.00; W. Poyolney. SS PAUL REVERE first. Her number: Porterfield Your mother is anxious to C. Haulk. $2.00; J. Staebler, $2.00; $1.00; V. Rizzuto. $2.00; C. Mitchell. M., $6.54. 1624-W. • SS John A. Donald heaV from you. Her address: E. Caravana, $1.00; H. Corbett. $2.00; $2.00; J. B'. Haas. $2.00; T. P. Hughes. $1.00; P. Hamilton. $2.00; R. Lawson, 4 4 4. Colcccki, Steve, .28; HenningMrs. Pauline R. Lique, San Ja­ R. Michael. $1.00; N. Pedersuii. $2.00; $1.00; iM. Secrest, $2.00; W. Wilson. SAM COHEN L. Meyers. $1.00; H. H. ountain. $1.00; sen, Agnar, .91; Kaeliwai, cinto, Masbate, Philippines. E. Harrison. $1.00; V. Menor, $2.00; C. $1.00; E. Barrios. $1.00; E. Morrow. Let "Caledonia" know where George N., $14.12; Rochester, D. Crawson. $2.00; G. Igarrhgaray. $5.00. 4 4 4 you want your money sent. He Gareth H., .91; Steward, Jack P., SS ROBIN GRAY $2.00; R. W. Murry. $3.00; E. Hansson. CHARLES W. FEGER H. Kowaldki. $2.00; R. C. Oden. .28; Svalland, Gunnar K., $4.35; says previous arrangement is $2.00; E. Reiersen. $2.00; P. T. Gazic. There has been a death in $5.00; E. Pederson. $5.00; C. DeMarco. $1.00; J. E. Ro^. $1.00; Emilio Jusino, Templeton, Robert G., .91; fouled up. your family. For information, $1.00; E. L. Cole. $1.00; Daverson. $2.00; E. O. Berwald. $1.00. Vorke, Peter, $9.62; Zouvelos, write Anton J. Hinby, Box 812, Steve, $4.35. Sayville, N. Y. SS John Gallup 4 4 4 Gonzales, Jaul, $1.97; MikalWILLIAM T. LEWIS junas,. J., $11.47; Stenmo, Otto SlU, A&G District B. Simmons, P3-10448, and S. J., $12.35; Veider, K. A., $14.12. Your mother wants you to DONALD STANLEY SMITH BALTIMORE ...14 North Gay St. write her. Her address: Box 61, Communicate with your local G. Kurosz, 44796, please get in SS Thomas J. Lyons William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 Bay City, Oregon. Selective Service Board at once touch with the Bookkeeper on Aboline, A1 e x a nder, $15.23; BOSTON ...276 State St. the sixth floor, 51 BeaveT Street, E. B. Tillcy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 4 4 4 Bond, E. v., 31.33; Clifton, Doug­ 4 4 4 New York, as he has refunds on Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Personal effects belonging to CHARLES G. PETERS las W., .88; Graham, James J., GALVESTON . 308'/»—23rd St. the following named men are be­ overpayment. Send him your ad­ $4.66; Hutchins, Herbert R., .70; Contact Mrs. Mary Peters, Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S44S dress or call in person. Lowry, George W., .84; Sierra, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, ing held for them ih the Phila­ MOBILE I South Lawrence St. 2953 delphia Hall: 4 4 4 Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 New York. Bileran O., $5.47; Syrex, Philip, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. THOMAS OLSON James Lee, (discharges, pic­ $11.81; Thlu, Goon Pay, 6.38; 4 4 3; E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tures, personal papers); Robert Thompson, Ivan D., $18.83; Information wanted concern­ HENRY PIVA NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Lynn Worley (seaman's papers), ing the heirs or next-of-kin of Vaughn, William P., $2.80. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Your sister Mina asks that you Herbert Morey (birth certificate), NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. get in touch with her at 1641 Arthur K. Apika (discharges), Thomas Olson or their where­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 abouts. He was a Merchant sea­ PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Andrews Avenue, Bronx, New Raymond -Bulgarino (wallet, pa­ man, born in Mobile, and was I.loyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 York. pers, etc.). approximately 60 years old at the SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. 1. International Brotherhood 4.4 4 Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 4 4 4 time of his death in 1939. Con­ of Teamsters JOSEPH G. OTTO SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon The Philadelphia Hall has tact J. Hibbs Buckman, attorney, 2. Houston, Texas Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Your sister, Mrs. T. W. Mundy, been holding several suitcases, 712 North American Building, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3. White 1188 Sherman Avenue, Santa seabags and other gear, which Philadelphia 1, Pa. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 4. Relieve themselves TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Clara, California, asks that you were checked more than two 5. 8 men 4 4 4 ago. If they are not R.. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 notify her of your whereabouts. years 6. $30 Brothers Tibbetts, Truesdell, HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Deayer St., N.V.C. claimed by the first of the com­ 4 4 4 7. January Henderson, and Eichorn — your HAnover 2-2784 ing year, steps will be taken to PHIL SYROX 8. 4 months SECRETARY-TREASURER dispose of them. Men who have overtime on the SS William Contact the Norfolk H.all—im­ 9. 40 code flags Johnson is being held for you at Paul Hall not called for gear left in the portant mail. 10. Number 6 the Alcoa office in Mobile. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Philadelphia Hall a year or Lindsey Williams 4 4 4 more ago are urged to claim it BILL GILSTRAP ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS at once. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler A note from an admirer of Joseph Volpian 4 4 4 your poetry has been sent to The following named men have you, care of LOG. Please notify baggage in Sudden & ChristenThe SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SUP Editor of your address. son warehouses in San Francisco. farers International Union is available to all members who wish HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The company is closing the ware­ to have it sent to their home fre'e of charge for the enjoyment of 4 4 4 PJione 5-8777 9EOHGE HEBERT houses and asks that the men their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St, Beacon 4336 A. Cassidy asks you to write claim their gear by writing to the, LOG sent'to you each week address cards are on hand at every RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. him at 70 North Street, New the Port Captain, Pier 15, San SIU bi-anch for this purpose. Phone 2599 Francisco 11, California. Bedford, Mass. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU R. Zwierlein, Charles Madi­ Douglas 2-8363 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, son, Manuel Velez, David Jo­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. CLIFFORD^ NEWTON Main 029O seph, T. Russep, E. A. Gardner, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Get in touch with V. L. Lyon, Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Richard Quintero. Terminal 4-3131 P.O. Box 317, Pasadena 17, Cal. 4 4 4 PLEASE PRINT INFOI^ATION i 4 4 4 SS JEAN BLACKIE KEANAN Gt. Lakes District The following men who were BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. To the Editor: Salvatore Frank asks that you Cleveland 7391 aboard the SS Jean, Bull Line, CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. get in touch with him at 100 W. on Oct. 18, 1947, when crewI would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the! Phone: Essex 2410 Clairborne Street, Mobile, Ala. member Mario Castro was inCLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. 4 4 4 jui-ed as the vessel was prepar­ address below; Main 0147 GEORGE SCHEMM ing to leave Ciudad Trujillo, DETROIT ...1038 Third St. Your mother asks that you get Dominican Republic, are urged Cadillac 6857 Name DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. in touch with her. to get in touch with Marvin Melrose 4110 4 4 4 Schwartz, of Ben Sterling's of­ Street Address TOLEDO 615 Summit St. GLEN O. BENBFIELD fice, Room 1709, 42 Broadway, GarHeld 2112 Your mother asks that you New York City: State City Canadian District contact her. S. L. Vandavert, Bosun; G. W. 4 4 4 Ehmsen, Carp.; Louis Torres, MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Signed JOHN FITZSIMMONS VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. AB; John Livanos, AB; Valentin Empire 4531 Contact the British Consulate- Acabeo, AB; Victor Aviles, AB; Book No.. VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. General, 61st Floor, Empire State Emilio Sierra, AB, and Carlos Pacilic 7824 C. Morales, AB. Building, New York 1, N. Y. SlU HALLS NOTICE Quiz Answers Notice To All SlU Members �Page Sixteen ife: THE I 9 I SEAFARERS THIS is tKe {inol LOG Friday, October 29, 1948 cS: ijke UiitfoFm I Rjebistiraiion IRules ioKlck u>iU be presented { I lo file membership,at the next J Bfanch meeting , . e ^•1 ;f k\ \ tlM Wtl Ml.aiN HCC0W1N6 ^tjsiw (iWOVS for MW ¥sra«i?sK-5r5"»"'"'" tsfa-r »«.•«?" \\$ CAXa---' IglSSs «WI STEWA^f- 'siSs n*cvw <SMP?.5; isasi"" B i; i.V-' 4' 1=!-/ "S.-f,;.-?. Heod Hiem cdrePuU^ gott voie ! :'*.•'t.)/'l ,'iV � 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 29, 1948 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. X, No. 44 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 61 CANDIDATES QUALIFY FOR 33 A&G POSTIONS 2 NRLRB DECISIONS PUT T-H SQUEEZE ON LABOR CITIES SERVICE ORDERED TO FILE NLRB BRIEF COMPARSION WITH OTHER MARITIME UNIONS PROVES WISDOM OF SEAFARERS POLICIES SURVIOR OF BARTRAM BLAST HAILS GAINS SEAFARER WON FOR SEAMEN SIU CREW FIDS THINGS ARE OIL RIGHT COAST STRIKE SLOWS SHIPPING IN BALTIMORE CONDITIONS GOOD FRO GALVESTON RATED MEN MOBILE SHIPPING TAKES A SLIGHT TURN FOR BETTER NEW A&G TRANSPORTATION RULE GIVES NEEDED BOOST TO PHILLY HOSPITAL CASES AND BACK DATED SHIPPING CARDS PORT NEW YORK PASSES THROUGHT ANOTHER WEEK OF SLOW SHIPPING BOSTON GETS TWO PAYOFFS-BOTH ARE SMOOTH RUMORS OF MORE SHIPS HAVE PUERTO RICO HOLDING BREATH SHIPBOARD INJURY QUESTIONS CLARIFIED PICTURES AND BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES VOTING PERIOD:NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 21 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORTS ON QUALIFICATIONS EVERY MEMBER SHOULD CAST HIS VOTE SEAFARER CREW ON ARIZPA RESCUES TRIP FROM FROM FOUNDERED BRITISH YACHT HOMER MEN GIVE NI NEWSMAN LOWDOWN ON STORMS AT SEA PATROLMAN PROVIDES TAXI FOR INJURED DEER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/29/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e589385b55f285a7eb2cd90e2626c55a.PDF 9bed6c15133ca6e6a5943f6d49106996 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y,. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1948 2 NLRB Detisions Put T'H Squeeze On Labor No. 43 A & 6 Elections The importance of the ap­ proaching Atlantic and Gulf District elections to each and every member of the Union cannot be overemphasized. From among the 61 candi­ dates appearing on the ballot will emerge the 33 officials who will be charged with guiding the Union's destiny and the membership's wel­ fare during the coming year. To aid the membership in considering the various can­ didates, this issue carries biographical sketches and photographs of all qualified nominees who submitted them. Your vote in the election is your voice in the admin­ istration of your Union's affairs. Balloting begins Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 31. Remem­ ber your Union duty. Vote! 61 Candidates For 33 A&G Positions •?n Beginning November 1, Seafarers will line up before balloting committees in all ports to cast their votes for A&G officials for 1949. This year, each man will select the men he wants for 33 Union positions. Printed on the ballot will be the names of the 61 qualified candidates who have been nominated for the posts, and there will be space for each voter to name men not on the list for any WASHINGTON—Every week, ing was barred by the T-H Act a new decision makes liars out having been voiced by an NLRB of the 33 jobs. t — of the union-smashers who trial examiner, is subject to fur­ the San Francisco Branch is Balloting will continue through drafted and promoted the Taft- ther review. It" grew out of a considered to be in organiza­ December 31 in accord with the tional status, its officials will picketline thrown around the Hartley Act. SlU con.stilution. A sample bal­ not be elected. Those labor-hating gentlemen, Cory Corporation of Chicago last November by the United Electri­ lot appears on page 16 of this The ballot will caU for the in Congress and out, always cal Workers, CIO. issue of the LOG. maintained that the finky law election of one Secretary-Treas­ The union contended that the would "protect", and "guaran­ On pages seven through 10 are urer, three Assistant Secretarytee" labor's right to bargain col­ mass line was a peaceful demon­ Treasurers, 11 Port Agents and printed biographical sketches of 18 Patrolmen. stration against the Taft-Hartley lectively. all candidates based on their The phoniness of their claim Act Itself. The trial examiner EVERYBODY VOTE said that, even if it was peace­ own statements of their quali­ was .shown up this week when fications. In addition, there aie As in the past, the Union the National Labor Relations ful, the force of numbers alone Board ruled that the T-H Act "has an intimidatory and coer­ pictures of all but three—who urges all men eligible to vote authorized strikebreakers to vote cive effect upon employees oth­ neglected to sdnd 'theirs in. This to cast their ballots. Only i| in an NLRB bargaining election erwise willing to cross a picket is in line with a practice which there is a large vote, can the membership be sure to get the excluding striking workers from line, and "exceeds the bounds of was inaugurated a year ago. officials whom the majority be­ the election. In another case an peaceful persuasion and is not CREDENTIALS CHECKED lieve best qualified to hold im­ NLRB trial examiner decided privileged or protected as free speech." that the T-H Act outlawed mass The credentials of all men portant Union posts. picketing. nominated for office were ex- The A&G District's nominating PREDICTIONS TRUE amined and carefully checked by j machinery was set in motion by The first case involved 74 The fact that the CIO electri­ a Headquarters Credentials Com- j a resolution adopted in all A&G striking members of the Interna­ cal workers are commie-con­ mittee which finished its task ports in regular meetings on tional Association of Machinists trolled in no way softens this this week. Sitting on the Cre­ September 22. This resolution independent. These workers had ruling if it is eventually upheld dentials Committee were Sam pointed out that it was custo­ been on strike against the Pipe by the NLRB itself, every union Luttrell, 46568; J. Pacheco, 6889; mary for the Union to determine Machinery Company of Cleve- man realizes. ^land for a year. This week, union spokesmen Since ihe end of World War II, Lars Hillertz, 48392; F. Smith, annually just what offices would throughout the nation were say­ upwards of 250 ships have been 1039; J. Murphy, 6998; and D. be filled by the elective process PERMANENT SCABS ing that labor faced the loss of sunk or damaged by drifting Mease, 100253. Their report ap­ and then proposed the number of men required for each port During the strike period, the one of its strongest weapons, if mines, the Navy's Hydrographic pears on page 10. and for Headquarters. company engaged 74 scabs to re­ the trial examiner's finding is not Office announced the other day. Of 64 men nominated before the October 15 closing date, the place the strikers. In an elec­ reversed. PUBLICITY PROVIDED 0£ this startling total, 43 have Committee found that three did The members of the National been American vessels. tion, the NLRB said that since not submit enough seatime in The resolution also suggested the scab replacements were now Labor Relations Board an­ Nor is the peril yet past. Ac­ their records. These three men that San Francisco be held in to be considered "permanent nounced, perhaps a little sheep­ cording to the most recent esti­ were the only ones disqualified. organizational status, and that employees of the company, votes ishly, that they could only ad­ mates, it will take another year In line with the A&G District's the Secretary-Treasurer be em­ minister the law of the land as cast by the striking members of or more to sweep the mines still policy of economy to accord with powered to staff additional offi­ they found it, that they could not the 1AM could not be counted. floating in European and Far the drop in the volume of ship­ ces if such become necessary The board based its finding pass on its wisdom. Eastern waters. ping, five jobs have been drop­ during the year 1949. Meanwhile, each new judg­ the T-H Law, claiming that un­ And even then, a World War der it strikers can't vote unless ment under the T-H Act justifies 11 mine may bob against a hull ped from last year's total of 38. Finally, the resolution pro­ posed that, in addition to meet­ the predictions made before its the strike itself is called as the ALL URGED TO VOTE at any time in the next 20 years ing the constitutional require­ passage by union officials and result of an employer's unfair or so, for nobody actually will be The Philadelphia and Norfolk ments for office, each candidate members thai the law would be labor practice. The strike certain when the last one is Agents no longer will be assist­ for office submit a passport pho­ used viciously to smash legiti­ against the Pipe Machinery Com­ gone. ed by Patrolmen, and those ports tograph of himself and a sum­ pany was over economic issues. mate unions, and that it was in All information on mines in will operate much as Tampa mary of his Union record for truth a slave labor act. Under the old Wagner Act, the The SlU has also had a taste Atlantic and European waters does. Mobile will have only two publication in the LOG prior to NLRB counted votes cast by of the Taft-Hartley Act in opera­ s centralized in London and Patrolmen instead of three to the voting period. strikers, whether the walkout tion. The continued stalling of distributed through the Inter­ help the Agent, and Galveston The resolution was signed by was due to an unfair practice or the Cities Service company in national Routing and Reporting will have an Agent and only Paul Hall, Robert A. Matthews, an economic matter. . the hearings currently before the Authority. Information on mines one Patrolman instead of two. Joe Algina, Ray White, J. P. The Machinists' strike was not NLRB would be well nigh im­ n the Pacific is handled by the There will be no Agent at all Shuler, J. H. Volpian, Lindsey called until federal mediators possible if it were not for the iydrographic Office in Hono- n Jacksonville, that port being J. Williams and Charles G. had failed to wring any conces­ covei-ed from Savannah. Since Raymond. ulu. T-H law. sion from the company. Last year, the company noti­ fied the strikers that if they did not return by a specified date they would be replaced. When the strikers refused this ultima­ NEW- YORK —Still resorting within seven days of the con­ latest extension would positive­ Cities Service tanker fleet is in­ tum, the company brought in the volved in the present NLRB pro­ to fore­ clusion of the hearings. Because ly be the last. scabs with the help of Cleveland to legal fiim-fiammery stall the day of reckoning with of the voluminous material pre­ Throughout the proceedings cedure. Eight of the vessels were cops. the SlU, the Cities Service Oil pared by both the union and the the Cities Service outfit has been acquired after the SlU had won PEACEFUL, COERCIVE Company this week wangled a company, it was agreed by both guilty of stalling and subter­ the collective bargaining elec­ The section of the law .under third stay for the filing of its attorneys to postpone the filing fuge to delay a decision in the tion held aboard seven ships last case. In the recent hearings on winter. The ninth vessel, the which the NLRB made its ruling brief with the National Labor date until Oct. 8. Relations Board. The Board, Cities Service, however, gave the voting unit, company attor­ Lone Jack, although in the fleet says "employees on strike who However, has declared that the further evidence of the bad neys offered six motions, all of at the time, did not aiTive in are not entitled to reinstate­ new filing date—October 29—is faith it has displayed ever since which were designed to confuse port early enough to be voted. ment shall not be eligible to final. the SIU first sought collective the issues and snarl the pro­ An NLRB ruling held that the vote." The board decided that SlU certification covered only Hearings conducted by the bargaining rights more than a cedure. if a striker had been replaced NLRB in New York Were con­ year ago. _Appealing twice to Significantly, they also lashed the ships voted, and that ballot­ by a "permanent" scab, he had Washington, the cojinpany got a cluded on Sept. 17. The hear­ out at the NLRB and members ing would be necessary on th^ lost his job, although another ings were to determine the com­ second extension until Oct. 18, of the. board, accusing them of vessels acquired after the elec­ section of the law says nothing being prejudiced and terming tion. in it is meant "to interfere with position of the voting units in and a third until Oct. 29. or impede or difninish in any the election on those of the When informed of the third the trial examiner's" report on A decision on the voting unit company's vessels not covered delay, Ben Sterling, SlU attor­ the company's objections as "ar- make-up is expected shortly af­ Way the right to strike." The ; scab replacement voted by the certification order of last ney, immediately communicated bitraryr capricious, illegal and ter the briefs are submitted on year. Oct. 29 to the NLRB in Wash­ with the Washington office of ^e void." for a cpihpany. union. Th6 'dpinion that mass picket­ Both sides were to file briefs NLRB, which announced that ihe The status of nine ships of the ington. Mines Still A Peril; 250 Vessels Struck Since End Of War Cities Service Ordered Te File NLRB Brief • v;.„f �Page Two TB E SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 22i 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL' UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor •V. ip^- "•f- At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.^Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June l5, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., imder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 In Good Shape The bouncing baby born in 1938 approaches its tenth birthday with bulging muscles and an iron con­ stitution. That's your Union. This state of health is no accident. Your Union has been brought up carefully. As the result of the fore­ sight of the membership, your Union never .has suffered from malnutrition or lack of exercise. One of its by­ words has been, "Keep healthy and keep" moving forward." If proof of its ruddy condition is required, it can be found in your Union's finances. The situation is well described in a survey appear­ ing on page three of this issue of the LOG. For purposes of comparison, the contrast is shown between your Union's condition and the less happy financial condition of the NMU. ^ Possibly your Union's complexion is attributable to the fact that it never has had the political pox which has laid many another organization low. At any rate, the SlU-can face the current shipping slump without fear. In other words, the membership's capacity to see what lies before it is paying off. Incidentally, the General Fund Assessment which Seafarers approved by nearly nine to one, will make it even stronger in the day-to-day battle to maintain and improve the wages and conditions of seamen. A point which must not be overlooked in any dis­ cussion of your Union's financial condition in compari­ son with that of—^say—the NMU is that the Atlantic & Gulf District is only one of a number of districts com= prising the Seafarers International Union. The finances reviewed on page three arc those of the Atlantic & Gulf District alone. Other districts have their own funds, as does the International. K. E. HANSEN H. D. HARDIN J. RUBINSKAS W. J. REID D. E. SMITH Af«ii Now h The Mwrim Hospitak i .f E. W. GONYEA W. TALLEY V. M. EHRMAN J, M. MENDOZA R. O. NOACK A. S. ANSOLDO J. D. ANDERSON W. J. ROSS XXX These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL The current picture proves conclusively that a mari­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging J. W. TAYLOR time labor organization unhampered by political conside= heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by A. C. McALPIN , W. RICHARDSON rations totally unrelated to the problems of trade union­ writing to them. C. GROVER ism is free to plan ahead, meanwhile keeping an eye on STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. L. GREENE R. WILSON J. SMITHE maritime affairs so that the best interests of the member­ A. EWING W. T. COVINGTON G. D. BRADY A. VANELZUELA ship can be served. R. ARMSTRONG • O. HOWELL M. CASTRO EUGENE LEARY C. W. JOHNSON J. McNEELY C. J. NORRISS I A. R. KING A. JENSBY J. T. STEVENS V. P. SALLINGS D. DeDUISEN • H. R. LOWMAN M. C. MURPHEY T. ZEMRZUSKI When the voting begins for the election of the A&G J. H. ASHURST I A. WARD W. H. NUNN J. E. HALL , District's 1949 officials, it will be the Union duty of J. BOUYEA E. E. WEBBER C. PERKINS every member to express his opinion by casting his ballot. W. HUNT R. GIERCZIC C. HAFNER K. A. PARKS Many of the posts are subject to hot competition, R. L. JOHNSTON C. SIRMAN W. R. GREBE K. C. CROWE R. TUCKER and anyone who neglects the opportunity to vote for the C. OPPENHEIMER R. A. HACKER XXX candidate he thinks best qualified by experience and W. H. PERRY T. F. OLIVER GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. N. ROMANO ability is being a poor Union man. T. MANDICK H. GALLAGHER J. E. TIENSIUM If a man has the chance to vote and does not do so, C. NANGLE W. McCUISTION S. LeBLANC C. W. HALLA fie fias no right to complain later. If he does vote and his P. G. DAUGHERTY T. CATHERINE L. KAY J. GIVINS candidate loses, he can bow gracefully to the wishes of B. BIGGS % X t D. HUTCHESON H. WEBBER the majority, knowing that he has acted in a manner NEW ORLEANS HOSP. X XX C. HELM J. N. HULL well befitting a member of a democratic organization. SAN JUAN HOSPITAL J. DENNIS XXX To give every Seafarer a chance to judge the candi­ S. C. TAREMAN W. EISENDER BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. B. GARDNER. dates, pictures and brief sketches of their SIU records T. RIEGO A. J. ROGERS E. RICHARDS P. L. SAHUQUE R. E. SCHRAMM are published in this issue of the LOG. R. TORRES E. DANCY P. STRICKLANI> If you don't know a candidate personally, study his A. iM. LIPARI E. B. HOLMES R. A. LeVASSEUR record. H. S. TUTTLE S* J. FITZSIMMONS BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. P. THRASHER One of the essentials of a democratic election is that G. M. GRAY JOHN J. GEAGAN J. C. DAVIS ia candidate's record be open to all concerned. Another is E. JEANFREAU J. ZIMMER G. BUSH J. GALLANT ' , that everybody eligible vote. The first essential is available L. F. COOK C. SIMMONS JULIUS HENSLEY fiere. The second is up to you. G. O'ROURKE F. BECKER VIC MILAZZO Good Unionism i- 'i . �Friday, October 22. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Comparison With Other Maritime Unions Proves Wisdom Of Seafarers Poiicies The shipping slump, which has rarely is unable to meet its a considerably larger memberbeen felt by the entire maritime j weeklj^ expenditures out of in- ship organization to sustain in industry since it set in last May, come for the same period. the event of a major beef. By contrast, the National Mari­ is testing the health of every The SIU's comparative American waterfront union. time Union, largest union in the strength is also revealed by the Comparisons reveal the SIU to field, is hard put. A report on status of its General Fund. be the most robust of them all. the state of that union published With $75,084.90 on hand to As the SIU Atlantic and Gulf last week paints a grim picture conduct the routine operating functions of the organization, the District rounds out the first ten of NMU solvency. Although its assets are about SIU has not found it necessary years of existence as an organiza­ appre­ tion,- it appears that the mem­ a million and three-quarters, the to eat into this figure bership's foresight along every NMU is virtually stripped of ciably, since economies consist­ line has been singularly respon­ cash for general fund purposes, ent with conditions are con­ sible for the Union's sound according to its most recent fi­ stantly being put into effect. nancial statement, dated Aug. 31, Furthermore, with the adop­ health. Notably has this been true of and published in the Pilot on tion of the ten-dollar assessment the membership's policies on Oct. 15. The general fund re­ the SIU membership has seen fit to further bolster this impor­ finances, in which the SIU stands veals a deficit of $31,276.72. The report states that the tant fund. The SIU General more secure than any other time in its history. Moreover, it NMU must dig into funds ear­ Fund, consequeritly, will increase probably stands more secure marked for other purposes in or­ rapidly from this point on. The Strike Fund, too, is ex­ financially than any other mari­ der to make a go of things. Further analysis of the finan­ pected to reach new heights. By time union. In the Secretai-y-Treasurer's cial conditions of the two unions virtue of the three-dollar an­ Report for the week ended Oct. shows the SIU membership in a nual assessment, close to one 9, cash assets of the SIU, A&G markedly more favorable position million dollars will be earmarked for strike purposes by March, District, are more than one-and- than the men in the NMU. 1949. quarter million dollars, a high PREPARED A further breakdown of the water mark, despite the drop in In the funds generally re­ standing of the SIU income as a result of the ship­ garded as of paramount impor­ financial ping situation. tance to a union's security—the A&G District and the NMU in­ Strike Fund—the compact SIU tensifies the contrast in the WITHIN INCOME Possibily even more convinc­ has a total of $858,250.46, while strength of the two organiza­ ing of the Union's sound condi­ the, NMU lists $692,595.73 as tions. Hospital benefits, which are tion is the fact that it is operat­ available for strike purposes. These figures are even more paid out of the Hospital Funds, ing within in its income. Al­ though at times it is a bit hard noteworthy when it is rernem- are pretty wobbly in the NMU. pressed to do so, the Union bered that the NMU would have I Lacking any cash reserve at all Survivor Of Bartram Blast Hails Gains Seafarers Won For Seamen for this purpose, the NMU has been drawing on other funds to meet these obligations to sick members, with the result that the fund is now is debt by $10,759.94, according to the NMU statement. BIG DIFFERENCE On the other hand the SIU Hospital Fund is typically soimd, with a healthy cash reserve of $105,225.03, a sum ample to meet even the heaviest demands. This condition has prevailed for sev­ eral years. Although the .NMU has build­ ings and real estate valued at $915,175.03, the Building Fund lacks any cash, a situation viewed with alarm by the NMU's national officers in their latest survey of that union's financial condition. To meet the cash shortage they have proposed the sale of several West Coast prop­ erties. The caution exercised by the SIU with respect to expenditures for buildings has produced a de­ cidedly advantageous situation for its membership. SIU. buildings are currently valued at $300,000 but, in addi­ tion, the Building Fund con­ tains $230,689.25 in cash. Be­ cause it has spent money in this fund only where needed and with an eye to the future, the SIU's comfortable position will be fur­ ther enlphasized should there be any depreciation of real estate values. WISE MOVE The SIU's thrift has not been accomplished, however, at the expense of current requirements. In Tampa, New Orleans, New York and other ports, the Union Halls offer full facilities. Thus, the current shipping blight finds the two organizations facing up to the problem from two different levels. The NMU, in a precarious financial plight, has been forced to ask for a tendollar annual increase in dues. Moreover, several other efforts are being made to slash operat­ ing costs to ward off the pros­ pect of various Union funds go­ ing deeper into the red, as, for example, the decision to sell several properties. In the SIU, however, the longrange economy program that came out of the Agents Confer­ ence in 1947, and which has been solidly supported by the mem­ bership, is now paying dividends. Instead of the jitteriness prevail­ ing in the NMU, the SIU pos­ sesses a feeling of confidence, despite the unfavorable shipping picture. The comparative abilities of the two major unlicensed mari­ time unions to face the problem produced by the drop in Amer­ ican tonnage is also forcefully brought home by a review of the job situation. Here, the NMU has a problem of at least twice the magnitude of the SIU's. With practically two book men for every job, the NMU mem­ bership is up against extended periods on the beach. The SIU saw what was coming and accordingly made prepara­ tions a long time ago. Today, the jobs-to-Bookmen ratio in the SIU stands at one-to-one. In other words, the SIU has kept its membership in line with the jobs available on its contracted vessels. MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBLE The atmospheres in the two unions—one of alarm in the NMU; one of confidence in the SIU—is directly traceable to the contrasting attitudes of the re­ spective memberships. Seafarers have been notably aware of the problems peculiar to the mari­ time industry and their repeated foresight is reflected in the rela­ tive superiority of their position over that of men in other water­ front unions. Throughout the years, while NMU members, for example, were bickering and clashing over issues totally unrelated to the Union's welfare, SIU men were carefully attending to the busi­ ness of strengthening their or­ ganization for any contingency. The wisdom of their strong support of their Union's objec­ tives is apparent in the good health the ,STU now enjoys. of an ideal setup that all trade TAMPA — James Jones, SIU unions would do well to dupli­ oldtimer, is one of those lucky cate. guys you meet now and then "Maybe this Hall was a long who "lived to tell the tale." time in coming, but it certainly Jimmie got out of drydock was worth waiting for," he says. several weeks ago, where he The Seafarers building in was patched up and treated for Tampa, which now serves as a severe burns received in the trade union center, is the high tragic steamline blast aboard the point in the SIU's program of SS Bartram as she lay in port cooperation and aid to other here early July 3. sound labor unions, according to Two of Jones' shipmates, Mo­ Jones. hammed Elsayed and George As a result of this program, Griffin, died shortly after the "the SIU is a well-known Union explosion. A third, Arthur Ba­ and we have won many power­ ker, shared with Brother Jones ful friends in the labor move­ the good fortune of surviving ment," Jimmie points out. the scalding effects of the live One more thing Jones spoke steam which sprayed their bodies about was the referendum on as they raced out of range of the assessment for the General JAMES JONES the spouting line. Fund. He said he hoped most of But Jimmie would rather not declares. "In wages, overtime, the men felt like he did about PAST ALL DISHONOR, by heels of other Cain books, it talk about the Bartram tragedy. hours and other conditions, we it and that the results would James M. Cain; Signet Books. •will be a refreshing departure show an overwhelming majority The Bartram nightmare has have led the way." from the run-of-the-mill novels. 144 pages, 25 cents. Jimmie has been watching— had voted yes. burned deep into his memory as % % Not as good a book as his "A big 'yes' vote will do well as his flesh, and he feels and benefitting from—SIU pro­ MINE OWN EXECUTIONER, by there's nothing more to be said gress from the very start. Very much to increase the strength of "Serenade" and "The Postman Nigel Balchin, Penguin Signet proudly he teUs you he is a our organization," he adds. "And Always Rings Twice," this is about it. Books, 190 pages, 25 cents. that's mighty important if we're still a fast-moving yarn in the He's much more happy talking charter member of the Union. This tense psychological going to continue to keep our well-known Cain style. While he was confined to the about the brighter spots in his The thriller tells the plausible story life. Like his Union, which he hospital following the Bartram membership as the best-repre­ hero, Roger 'Duval, a Confeder­ of Felix Milne, an analyst, with discussed enthusiastically in the blast, Jimmie had nothing to sented group in the maritime in­ ate spy working the West, meets his own problem of insecurity. comfortably ship-shape Tampa concentrate on but his recovery. dustry." the usual Cain wicked lady. Her Jimmie, who hails from Mo­ charms play havoc with the Con­ Capable, well-strained, Milne un­ All of his personal problems and Hall last week. bile, expects to be in sailing federacy's espionage system, as fortunately does not possess a Jimmie, who sails as Fireman, business were taken care of by condition very soon. And he's Duval forsakes everything in medical degree and consequently a Union representative. is a veteran of more than 25 "He did damn near as good as rarin' to go. After 25 years that pursuit of her affections. Because is harrowed by a sense of frus­ years in the maritime industry, salt water gets in your blood, of her he becomes a' traitor, tration. His emotional problem so his observations are worth I could myself," Jimmie says. is complicated by an irrestible Despite the fact that he's been and Brother Jones says he's no killer and thief. thinking about. attraction for Babs, a bewitching discharged from the hospital, exception. As in most Cain novels, the babe. A married man, Milne LEAN DAYS "Before I ship out, I'.d like to Brother Jones is by no means reader is given a quick educa­ puts personal restraint to the He's seen some lean, rough fully recovered from the burns take this opportunity to sincere­ tion in the proper method of days, he readily admits. And he" suffered aboard the Bartram. ly thank our Union representa­ selecting a pistol, robbing a acid test on more than one dif­ ficult occasion. he's seen progress made in the He still requires out-patient tives for all the help they gave train and mining silver. (In What really challenges Milne, face of long and difficult strug­ treatment, and while he's land­ me during my long stay in "Serenade" it was movie mak­ however, is the case of Adrian Tampa," the Mobile Fireman gles on the part of the American locked the Tampa Hall is prac­ ing and opera. In "The Postman Lucien, a very nice guy who is said. tically home to him. seamen. Always Rings Twice" it was suffering from schizophrenia. All "It's just _ another example of As a matter of fact, Jimmie "And the biggest share of the criminal law.) of which leads up to an exciting credit for the seamen's advance thirties the new 'Hall is just why it pays to be a member of If not read too closely on the climax. it's sort the SIU," he added. goes to the SIU," Brother Jones about tops. He figures Bom IN Kvaw �Page Four T HR SEA F A R E RS LO G Friday, October .22. 1948 SIE The business ai hand disposed of, the crew of the Petrolite waits for a motion to adjoUrn one of their regular shipboard meetings. From the expressions it appears thai all beefs were settled to the satisfaction of all. Crewmen of a ship that is expected to be out of the United States for an indefinite period find time lying heavy on their hands. On the Petrolite^ Mathiasen tanker, which has all ready been out for six months, the men have taken up various hobbies that serve to cut the long evenings at sea while shuttling between the Persian Gulf and French ports. Brother Frederick Willis, who submitted the pictures shown here to the LOG, spends his free time in snapping shots of his crewmates and de­ veloping them in his improvised dark room. The results of his hobby to date give the members of the SIU a look-in on the activities of the Petrolite crew. The last trip of the Petrolite out of New York kept her away for eleven months, during which time the crew had only a few days ashore. Brother Willis didn't report whether or not the crew is doing any better this trip, but he did say that the Petrolite had a tip-top crew aboard and all hands were working together very well. Especially wellliked by the crew is the excellent Stewards Depart­ ment, which has so far kept the boys' bellies filled and the grumbles down to a minimum. No date has been set for the Petrolite's return to the States. Tommy Ihe Oiler, one of Ihe three Tommies on the ship, makes his rounds in the lower wngine room. A crackerjack engine gang, re­ ports Brother Willis, has everything under control. One Petrolite crewmember has solved the problem of keeping in shape. With his bar bells and punching bag, Roberto (Chico) Morales Dias,. Utilityman, puts in a daily stint of pressing and punching. Pat (Pop) O'Brien, FWT (above), records the readings off the Petrolite's bohrd. Below, three of the Petrolite's Stewards De­ partment members pause in their preparation of Sunday dinner long enough to have their pictures snapped. Left to righi-^tanley Stuckouski. Chief Cook; E. Bishop, Steward; Luis Caloca, Galleyman. m Pictured is happy-go-lUcky Al Sadenwater, Saloon Messman, busy writing up his overtime during a slow moment in the work day. The smile gives .him away—that overtime must be a good sized hunk. Chief Cook Stanley Stuckouski sips the fruit of his labor. Cooking for a crev/ that is used to the best calls for the tested skill of an-expert.. Brother Stuckouski is iumpos^d to ' have it, ; as B]a6ther Willis says he is the-best of live; cooks the Petrolite has had so far. �.Friday, October 22. 1848 THE S E AF ARERS LO G Coast Strike Slows Shipping In Baitimore Page Fire ^ Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight. Turn For Better By WM. (Curly) RENTZ By GAL TANNER BALTIMORE — It's another MOBILE—A slight change for week of slow shipping in this the better was noted in shipping port, and it appears as if it will this week down here. After sev­ continue that way until some­ eral weeks of slow turnover, we thing breaks in the West Coast were able to ship approximately strike. The Calmar and Isth­ 102 bookmen and 34 permitmen By KEITH ALSOP this week happened to be one The reason for mentioning this mian intercoastal ships -tied up in the past week. A total of of those occasions. incident is simply to remind all GALVESTON — Rated men, here will serve to boost shipping seven payoffs and six sign-ons A character came up to the hands that the Union Hall is no a good deal when that time book or permit, are enjoying Hall and proceeded to give the were included in the Port's acti­ place for a guy with a snootfull good shipping in the Texas area. comes. Dispatcher and Patrolman a bad Despite the repeated warnings on vities. Ships paying off were flying In from foreign voyages this Conditions for the men with rat­ time. Several times he was this matter, it appears that it week for payoffs were the ings have been very favorable asked to leave the Hall. Each doesn't register with everybody, the colors of the Waterman and George Gershwin, Alcoa; Chi- for the past several weeks. time he refused. Finally, he and it still remains a problem Alcoa outfits. For Waterman, we paid off the Lafayette, Yaka, Payoffs for this port numbered lore. Ore; Mae, Bull; and Marine was asked for his permit. Not once in awhile. Morning Light and Arizpa. Alcoa three during the past week, with Runner, Robin. only did he refuse . to turn it But if a man gets a little load payoffs were the Pilgrim, Part­ two Waterman scows—the SS. The sign-ons numbered but over, he began -getting tough on—and that's his own business ner and Corsair. Zebulon Pike and the SS Waone more than the payoff—the and hollered that he was going —he'd be doing himself a favor The Lafayette, Yaka, Arizpa, Gershwin, Chilore, Mae, Dorothy costa—and a South Atlantic to fight. At that point he was and the membership as well by Pilgrim and Partner signed on Steamship Company vessel, the put out of the Hall. and Algonquin Victory, the last keeping out of the Hall. again and were joined by the SS Frank Spencer, paying off of the St. Lawrence Navigation Waterman vessel SS Fairisle. right here in Galveston. Company. The Corsair and Morning Light All beefs were of a minor na­ Of the ships paid off and are on continuous articles. signed on this week, only one ture and were settled at the pay­ gave us a difficult hour. On the offs. With the exception of some SMOOTH TASK Marine Runner a lot of trouble disputed overtime on the Zebu­ All payoffs were smooth, with There was nothing Cc.me out of the failure of three lon Pike. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER the exception of the Alcoa Pil­ much in the way of beefs. crewmembers to make the ship grim. She was slightly fouled The Wacosta came in in firstwhen it was in New York. They PHILADELPHIA — The only me that the deck gang refused up, but everything was settled rate shape. She had good crew, then followed the ship here for thing that saved this port from to turn to as it was too cold. to the crew's satisfaction. The a good Skipper and no beefs. being a complete washout for the the payoff. Well, with the temperature at a sign-ons, likewise, were okay. Everything was good. week was the payoff of the John mild 76 degrees, I figurued the They were involved in several Checking of the slopchests and Her good Union crew was rep­ Burgess, South Atlantic SS Com­ Mate must either be drunk or shipboard beefs, the wind-up be­ repairs were done prior to the resented by three especially good pany. Because the crew was due off his rocker. So I dashed down ing stiff fines for the men who sign-ons. .Union delegates. Buster Young transportation, all men piled off to investigate. had fouled up. It was a touchy Vessels leaving here this week was Deck Department Delegate, and made places for an entirely affair which, no doubt, the com­ were headed for Puerto Rico, W. L. Witchen represented the new crew. NO SUN LAMP pany recorded in its little black Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Black Gang and H. Remero was book. I never did find out who was Japan, Korea and the usual Some of the men didn't like in their for the Stewards DepartI can see it being thrown in'^ent the idea of having to get off; but, responsible for the caper, as no bauxite ports in the West Indies. the the faces of the Negotiating: fellows, that's Jthe policy arid,- as one would take the blame, but a Business was also stirred up a Committee members the next j OUT AGAIN along as it is, we all have to live couple of guys did inform me bit by the in-transit calls of the time we meet with the operators' The Zebulon Pike signed on up .to it. Incidentally, the way that it was a little chilly at that SS John Bartram, of the Water­ to improve conditions. In a lot:again and was joined by another shipping has been here the past early hour and it would have i man coastwise service, and the of ways we have good beefs to' Waterman ship, the SS George few weeks an entire crew being been nice to wait for the sun to SS Zebulon Pike, another Water­ present the shipowners, but' Prentice. The sign-ons • were shipped does a lot to cheer the come up before turning to. man Liberty in from Galveston. many are nullified when these ^ easily handled, the only thing men on the beach. As I say, it was the screwiest Men and material were sent to foul-up beefs are whipped out they required was some clarifica­ In addition to the Burgess we beef I ever heard of. What both ships from this Hall. The tion of the working rules. and put before our committee. paid off the Carolyn of Bull clinched it was the fact that all men needed were replacements Port activity was not confined Line. There were a few beefs hands were loud in their praise and the material was Union edu­ SETTLING DOWN to the payoffs and sign-ons. Sev- aboard, but all were squared cational literature. The membei-s of the MFOWW |eral ships of our contracted- away in short order. As usual, DRY DOCKS and MCS have settled down to companies called in transit, thei-e were only a couple of re­ BOTH WAGM sweating out a long pull in this; These were the SS Montgomery placements called for. AA/D COOL There are a number of Sea­ port. A lot of men are giving City, Isthmian; SS Del Mundo, / farers in drydock in this port's We entertained^ the usual num­ 4them a helping hand with cigar­ Mississippi, and the Seatrain Marine Hospital. Among them ber of ships in transit and, while ettes and sandwiches off the ships SS Havana and SS Now are J. W. Taylor, A. C. McAlpin, these ships don't help the general York. ships. W. Richardson, C. Grover, R. shipping much, they do take a Among the good SIU men on Their operators are dickering Wilson, W. T. Covington, R. few men now and then. with the striking unions to allow the Galveston beach at the mo­ Armstrong, Eugene Leary, C. J. I thought that I had heard the loaded ships to discharge ment are N. W. Liameir, G. Norriss, J. T. Stevens, H. R. their cargoes and then anchor in Glover, R. E. Davis, J. Mapp, J. everything in the way of beefs. Lowman, J. E. Ashurst, J. E. the stream until the strike ends. Cappe, P. G. Harrison, D. Stic- This week produced a new one. I Hall, C. Perkins, C. Hafner, C. Of course, their reasons are ob­ kerol, E. Pettry, W. T. Cahill, won't mention the name of the Sirman and J. F. Gersey. ship, so as to save the crew a vious and would take a lot of "Red" Berry and Bob Elliott. If you were down Mobile way great deal of embarrassment, of the Chief Mate as being a Occasionally we still run into the power from the strike if the this past week, some of the Sea­ unions agree. It's their strike, the bigtime gashound, who fig­ some of whom were not involved darn good Jpe to work with. farers you might have run into Most of the men have been on however, and we'll continue our ures he can do anything his little in this sad affair. were E. Goodwin, G. Saucier, L. the same ship running coastwise I received a call from the heart desires, just becilise he has policy of respecting their lines Sheffield, W. Brown, A. Logindis, a few bulging muscles. One day Chief Mate of this scow telling for eight months. No booze was R. Reynolds, G. Durham, R. Deuntil the beef ends. involved; everyone was cold sober. What made these men vine, H. Westphall, A. Richards, G. Lawrence and R. Tucker. pull this maneuver I'll never We hope next week's report know. will show a continued upward After telling them to turn to or trend in shipping. It's pretty By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK and then check into a hospital of weeks, he must report in for pack up (no one packed up) I certain that makes it unanimous. whenever they get in the mood. his shipping card first. NEW YORK — Of the many After recovering from their In addition to the violation of left. For the rest" of the day I strange interpretations given the illness these men feel they need these rules by some members, found myself mumbling some­ shipping rules by some members, only drop into the Hall and pick there is another small minority thing about a bad dream. Done is fouled up more often up that backdated card. Tho.se of members who attempt to have The ' news that the General than Shipping Rule No. 3, which men are always sorely disap­ the Union's officials break the Fund Assessment had passed by To insure payment, all relates to hospital cases. This pointed when they find out such rules. Not only the Shipping an overwhelming margin was re­ claims for overtime must be rule, coupled with No. 2 and is not the case. Rules but even the constitution ceived by the membership here turned in to the hedds of de­ No. 6 makes clear the method upon which the Union is formed. The procedure is simple with a great deal of enthusiasm. partments no later than 72 whereby a Seafarer receives a enough to understand and -goes Of course it was no surprise that hours following the comple­ These men call them "favors," backdated shipping card. tion of the overtime worla but through ignorance or selfish it passed, as it is a well known The rules make clear that the like'this: As soon as the penaltyRegister at the Hall and check motives i-eally ask for the Union fact that one thing the SIU men only way a man can get a back­ work is done, a record should dated shipping card is to regis­ into the hospital. When dis­ to scrap its foundation. When do not lack is faith in the wis­ be given to the Department ter at the SIU Hall and then go charged, report to the nearest you turn these men down fiat dom of their brothers. head, and one copy held by you're a no good so-and-so. I Only one more job remains for to the hospital directly. The ex­ SIU Hall within 48 hours and the man doing the job. know how it is, for I've been the' year: the election of our ception to this rule is where a you will receive the backdated In addition the depart­ approached several times for fa­ Officials for 1949. With that out man is stricken while aboard a card. mental delegates should vors. The result is always bad If hospitalized from a ship, ship and is removed directly to of the way, coupled with our check on all overtime sheets . feelings all around. The best one must still report into the a hospital. two-year contracts, we shall 72 hours before the ship way to avoid all this is to stick Hall within 48 hours to receive Some of the members believe have the decks cleared for mov­ makes port. that they can register, • take a the card. Even if the doctor tells by the rules—that's what they ing ahead to bigger projects. ship, pile off. after the payoff a man to take a rest for a couple were made for. Cottditioas Good For Galveston Rated Men New A&G Transportation Rule Gives Needed Boost To Phiiiy Hospital Cases And Back Dated Shippmg Cards On Overtime m . -^1 �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 22. 1948 Port New York Passes Through Boston Cots Two Payoffs—Both Are Smooth Another Week Of Slew Shipping By E. B. TILLEY By JOE ALGZNA NEW YORK—There is no good word out of New York this week, it's just "continued fair shipping." The tempo of-ship ping has held to a slow but steady pace for several weeks with no prospects for any change. The ships keeping this port alive in the payoff column for the week were the Marion Crawford, LaSalle, Andrew Jack­ son, Jean LaFitte, and Canton Victoi-y, all Waterman; the Fran­ ces and Suzanne, Bull; Thomas Cresap, Isthmian, and Seatrain Texas, Seatrain Lines. Two of the ships, the Seatrain Texas and Canton Victory, were very good payoffs. The men of the Canton had her all cleaned up, and the cfew was ready for the payoff with everything in order for the boarding Patrol­ man. bility of losing out on some money due, it is a good idea to write the name of the company on the back of the discharge. It'll be appreciated by the Pa­ trolmen who are tracing your claim. With the results of the ballot^ ing on the $10 General Fund as­ sessment known, it proves once again the interest of the mem­ bership in the Union. It shows that the men in the SIU believe in internal strength and have proved it by voting to dig down in their pockets for a 10 spot. BOSTON—Well, old Beantown can brag about two payoffs in one week, at long last. We had the tanker SS New London down east in Portland, Maine. Patrolman Johnson cov­ ered her for us and reported that she was a crackerjack SIU ship. She belongs to one of the new tanker companies. The other payoff was on the SS Governor Graves, Watennan, and she was the first foreign payoff in this port in a longer time than we care to remember. She was another sweet one, too. Nobody could have asked for a cleaner ship or finer crew from topside on down. Never­ theless, a dozen men got off her, so we had the pleasure of send­ ing replacements for the sign-on. By the time this gets into print, she'll be well on her way across to Bremen. ELECTION TALK Now that the General Fund Assessment has been carried by a smashing majority, and is in effect and payable, all the talk around the Hall is focused on the coming election of Union offi­ cials. Everybody seems anxious to have a look at the ballot, for they feel that they will have quite a number of candidates to choose from. That's the way it should be. That's the way the membership can be sure of the right Seafarer in the right Union office for the coming year. The right officials can give las the close-knit organization we need in 1949. So we're taking this space to remind every good Union men that November 1 is the day to line up at the ballot box and vote for the men he thinks can do the best job for the mem­ bership. , Incidentally, Dr. James G. McGillicuddy, a surgeon at the Bos­ ton Marine Hospital for 15 years, died the other day. A good many Seafarets must remember him. Rumors Of More Ships Have Puerto Rice Heiding Breath By SAL COLLS they can receive their wages— the wages that they are entitled to receive by Maritime Law. Maybe an actual case wiU help to clarify to the membership ex­ actly what we mean. Brother T. Kato came down to Puerto Rico on the Bull scow, Monroe. He was injured while working on deck one day, and was sent to the Marine Hospital as a patient. He spent one month in the hos­ pital. While convalescing on the flat of his back, his ship made the island ports and sailed back to the States. Upon being dis­ charged from the hospital. Brother Kato went to the Bull Line office in San Juan and asked for his pay. He was flat- broke, down to his last clean this has not happened once, but shirt. time and time again. Brother SAN JUAN — No doubt a Kato is on the beach right now, SIGN FIRST book could be written on the care and feeding of rumors. Al­ Well, he was told at the com­ without a nickle in his pocket. though there are good ones and pany office, yes, he could collect He can't, even pay his room rent, bad ones, rumors give a bit of his wages, all right, if, first of and up in the Bull Line office spice to life. And the good ones, all, he signed a release which he has one month's wages rot­ at least, sometimes let a little would relieve the company of all ting there—wages that he has On the Jackson, the story was sunshine into an otherwise responsibility for the man, which earned and can't collect! different. Not that the crew was dreary day. What we want down here in would protect them from all law­ to blame for anything, it was Puerto Rico right now is for suits, and all future liabilities. Well, lately a batch of rumors just that the company had put a Joe Volpian to let us know ex­ In short, the company curtly has been seeping into the San lot of restrictions on the men actly how he handles such cases, refused to pay the man his Juan Hall down here, and they that were a long time in un­ eactly how he would go about wages—one month's which he all spell "good news." When and tangling. But in the end they forcing the Bull Line Company had earned, and which he was if they materialize, they will were untangled and the men col­ to pay this man his wages. entitled to by maritime law, un­ mean more ships, more jobs, lected in the neighborhood of less he forfeited all of his rights We would appreciate a reply more rice and beans for every­ $1,000. and threw his case to the four from Brother Volpian by the first body. winds. mail. This malpractice by the On the Jean LaFitte the crew For instance, it is being kicked What kind of a dirty deal is Bull Line office down here has got a bellyful of "Red Lead" about that the South Puerto Rico this, we want to know? And got to stop. Anderson. It seems Red Lead Sugar Company—that's the com­ was out to hardtime the crew, pany that has the SS Cape Mowithout having any reason . , , for „ hican runing right now between his actions other than just bull Baltimore arid Guanica - is goheadedness. He was squared ing to purchase another ship the away at the payoff as usual. same type as the Cape Mohican, By JOSEPH VOLPIAN On sign-ons, we had the Fran- to be put on the sugar run be­ Special Services Representative ces, Alcoa Patriot, LaSalle, tween Guanica and continental The question raised in the San Juan report regarding claims for injury aboard ship, could Thomas Cresap, John B. Water­ ports. be answered at great length. However, I shall attempt to clarify the problem as briefly as possible. man and Robin Trent—all of MORE TO COME When a man becomes ill or is injured aboard ship, he should do two things; 1) Demand which were handled in SIUto be paid off, 2) Demand treatment for his illness or injury. style by the crews and Patrol­ Also, that the Ponce Cement His right to demand payoff is designed to avoid any chance of his becoming destitute on a men. Company is dickering with the strange beach. Paying off, however, does not nullify his rights under the law. He is still entitled to Sword Line, which has just ON PERMITMEN wages to the end of the voyage, or until he becomes fit for duty—whichever happens first. lately gone into bankruptcy, to In addition, hq is entitled to maintenance and cure at the company's expense, transportation One thing before leaving the get hold of another vessel along back to the port of shipment, and damages, if the accident or illness is the result of company news of ships for the week. On the same lines as the MV Ponce. negligence. the Alcoa Patriot there were This would mean that there All of these benefits are prescribed by the law and are payable when it has been found that several permitmen who had been would be two SIU ships crewing the claim is VALID. aboard for sixty days. The Dele­ up and paying off in the port of The claim becomes valid only after it has been determined that the company is in some way gates told the men they would Ponce, Puerto Rico. responsible for his illness or injury. The mere fact that a man has been injured aboard ship does have to pile off, but the permitAnd more good news came not give validity to his clainu men decided to stay aboard. floating in on the rumor that a In some cases, it has been shown that misconduct on the part of the seaman resulted in an There was a slight to do over it gent intends to buy two Lib­ accident. For instance, a man sits on a rail and topples over backward. Or a man off watch plays and the men piled off, but not erty-type tankers to take care of with a chipping hammer, gets a piece of rust in his eye, resulting in blindness. before a Patrolman had to be his sugar and molasses, and in Similarly, a guy with paresis, or a guy who gels the hell kicked out of him because he's been dispatched to the ship. the very near future. These pos­ waving a fire-axe, has no one to blame but himse'I. In, all of these cases, the company would not In cases like this, the Dele­ sibly could be organized. They I have to recognize a claim. gates shouldn't waste any words would be on a steady run be­ Despite the provisions of the law, there i> nothing in black and white that says the com­ with men who refuse to abide by tween Puerto Rico and Balti­ pany must pay immediately an injured or sick man's wages to the end of the voyage. the rules laid down by the mem­ more. Claim agents know that if they pay these wages, plus the maintenance and cure and trans­ bership. They should put in a portation monies, they are still going to be sued for damages. Therefore, they take the position that These rumors can spell jobs. quick call to the Hall and let Brothers, and plenty of them— the claim is invalid and they are willing to let the courts decide whether or not they have to pay the Patrolmen handle it. These jobs that could be good for any part of it. cases are rare, but when they years to comc. The Bull line, mentioned in the San Juan report, is not the worst offender. Alcoa is much come up, a call to the nearest worse, even lo the point of refusing maintenance end cure payments. It is my impression that men TAKE IT EASY! Hall will ordinarily settle the on the beach in Puerto Rico, who have claims, should deal directly with the company or retain counsel t.o represent them. matter. You know, those of us who However, the company agent's authority does not include the power to settle claims. If he Another matter that sometimes think that Puerto Rico is just comes up, though it is by no about the best place in the-world can make an advantageous bargain for the shipping company he represents, he certainly can be means as troublesome—just irri­ to relax in and ship from are a expected to do so after being so authorized by the company. In regard to the case of Brother Kato, reported by the San Juan agent, we have succeeded tating — 'is the failure of some pretty easy going bunch of guys. in getting'Bull line to pay wages to the end of the voyage and maintenance and cure to Kato. The men to remember the name of That is, generally speaking. compajiy has investigated his case and apparently found his claim a valid one. the company operating their But once in a while something It does not follow, however, that the Bull Line will pay the unearned portion .of a seaman's shibs. happens that makes our blood wages merely on the evidence thid he became i^^ or was injured aboard one of its ships. Occasionally men come to the boil, and when it continues to Although the law provides certain benefits for men who fall ill or are injured, it also sets up sixth deck to Inquire about happen again and again, we sud­ certain protective provisions for the shipping companies against improper claims. money due. They remember the denly find ourselves ranting and Briefly, the best procedure for a sick man to follow is this: Pay off the ship, take your gear name of the ship, but they do raving and fit to be tied. with, you, follow medical instructions, get a clinical abstract from the h.ospital where treated arid not remember, the name of the We are referring to the Bull then .^deal directly with the company's claim agent to negotiate a settlement; or retain a marine company. Line practice—and a malpractice lawyer to represrint you. The way ships get around from it is—of forcing SIU men, who Bear in mind that earned wages are payable within 24 hours after the cargo is discharged, 'one outfit to another, it is some­ have been injured while working or wi:-hin four days alter the seaman has been discharged, whichever occurs first. times difficult to pin down the on her ships, to sign a paper Failure on the part of the Master or' owner to pay within that time calls for two days' pqy disclaiming all responsibility on for every day the seaman is kept waiting. ship to a specific company. ^ There is no time limit or penalty established in the case of unearned wages due. To guard against the possi- the part of the company before' Shiphoard Injury Questions Ciurified J.iV/ • I .IV ••.. • • • �•^rtday. OcioJMr iZ-1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Pictures And Brief Biographical Sketches Of Qualified Candidates For A&G Offices SECY.-TREASURER (One To Be Elected) LARON GARABEDIAN No. 10656 (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) Has been a member of the Seafarers International Union since 1943. Has taken part in all strike actions of the Union, and participated in all other activities of the Union from that time on. PAUL HALL—No. 190 picket duty in Bonus Strike. Served the Union in official ca­ pacities as Patrolman, Acting New York Agent, Assistant Sec­ retary-Treasurer, and SecretaryTreasurer. Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer again in 1947. Participated in General Strike, Longshore anti-commie beef, Isthmian Strike, and all other SIU beefs while in office. Clear for all strikes. Was chair­ man of the Negotiating Commit­ tee for contracts signed this past year. Sailed actively during the war. ROBERT MATTHEWS—No. 154 • L Member of Seafarers since its beginning. Strike clear. Sailed actively in all areas in war. First assumed elective oflfice in 1944 as New York Port Agent. Elected Secretary-Treasurer in 1947. Was Director of Isthmian Organizing drive. Member of SIU Negotiating Committee. Has served in various capacities in practically all emergencies and strikes of Union. wmmMm liliilf iiiiil iiiiiiiiy Joined the SIU when it was first formed. Sailed as Engine and/or Ships Delegate on many ships. Served as Patrolman and Agent in the Port of Mobile, and later as Jacksonville Agent, and San Francisco Agent. Was as­ signed by the 1946 Agents Con­ ference to New York as Head­ quarters Representative. Served ASSISTANT as member of the Negotiating SECY.-TREASURER Committee 1946 and 1947. - Was elected Assistant Secretary(Three To Be Elected) Treasurer in 1947. Has worked JOSEPH H. VOLPIAN—No. 56 on organization and educational projects for the Union., Has par­ ticipated in all SIU Strikes and job actions. Is strike clear. 1^1 A&G Candidates On these pages appear photographs and biographi­ cal sketches of the candidates who have qualified to ap­ pear on the ballot for the various Atlantic and Gulf District offices for the year 1949. Three candidates were dis­ qualified by the Credentials Committee because they did not submit evidence of suf­ ficient seatime as required by the Constitution, and By­ laws of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. The names of these men appear in the Committee's report, which is published on page 10. Three candidates submitted statements, but no pictures. One sent a picture, but no statement. If any of the three send their pictures before ballot­ ing begins, the LOG will print them. The sketches and photos of the qualiiied candidates are published as an aid to the membership in determin­ ing for whom they will cast their ballots. Study this ma­ terial carefully. The men you choose will bear im­ portant responsibilities in representing and serving you in the coming year. (One To Be Elected) EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD No. 203 ^ • •SISpSi iiii DUKE (Red) HALL—No. 23888 Joined SIU when it was first organized. Was elected Joint Pa­ trolman in New Orleans for 1945 and Deck Patrolman for 1946. Has been sailing AB and Bosun since 1926, and has par­ ticipated in all strikes and beefs of the seamen in that time. Was Area commander in the Greenpoint section during the Isthmian Strike. Engine Patrolman (One To Be Elected) C. J. (Buck) STEPHENS No. 76 I Has been a member of SIU since October, 1942. Has never been an elected official, but served as appointed Patrolman in the Port of Galveston in lat­ ter part of 1946, and in Houston in 1947 until that Port was closed. Was appointed Stewards Patrolman in New Orleans from July, 1947, until the present time. In the 1946 Strike, stood active picket , duty in the Ports of Galveston and Corpus Christi. In the Isthmian strike was Pa­ trolman in New Orleans. HERMAN TROXCLAIR No. 6743 mian ships as volunteer Organi­ zer during the Isthmian organiz­ ing campaign. D. F. (Danny) BYRNE—No. 145 Ai mmmM NEW ORLEANS Agent New Orleans Deck Patrolman for aboard ship. Was in Galveston 1947 and again for 1948. during 1946 Strike on a Pacific Tanker and volunteered, with FRANK (Red Sully) SULLIVAN entire Stewards Department, for No. 2 picket duty, as ship was in dry dock. Volunteered picket duty r/.rron Staten Island during Isthmian .Strike. Has voted in all elections since 1944. f S 1 iiiliiiilllliii siiiii f Joined the SIU in December 1938. Was active in 1939 Isth­ mian Strike, 1939 Bonus Strike, 1946 General Strike and 1947 Isthmian Strike. Has served the I SIU in different capacities, rang­ 1 ing from Dispatcher to Agent in Port of New Orleans. Shipped to all areas during war. Cochairman of UFE Strike Com­ Joined the SIU in 1938. Has mittee in New Orleans and in a clear strike recoil. Sailed charge of donations. Is strike Isthmian during organizing drive clear. Elected New Orleans En­ as volunteer Organizer. gine Patrolman for 1947, re­ elected for 1948. L. S. (Johnny) JOHNSTON No. 53 Has been sailing since 1922. Served as Engine Patrolman in Port of New York from 1943 to 1945. JWas taken off waterfront duty by the membership and assigned to Special Services. Handles Coast Guard, immigra­ tion, unemployment insurance, and other matters. Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in Was one of the SIU's original 1947. Strike clear record. members. Active in P&O strike and other early actions. Appoint-; J. P..SHULER—No. 101 ed by Director of Organization to direct field work for Isth-i mian campaign. Also participated; in Great Lakes drive. Director of waterfront activities in New York during 1946 General Strike. Was appointed New Orleans Ag­ ent in summer of 1947 by mem­ bership action. Elected New Or­ leans Agent for 1948. Sailed to all areas during war. Strike rec-. joined Sltl in December 1938, before that being a member of ord clear. other AFL seamen's unions. Has an active record for all 'strikes Deck Patrolman and beefs m which SIU has (One To Be Elected) been involved since 1938. Ship­ HARVEY C. HILL—No. 6409 ped to all areas during fhe war. Member of SIU since 1938. (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) Was Assistant Dispatcher and Was ori Stxik'e Committee during Sailed actively during the war. Joint Patrolman for Port of New P&O and Seatrain Strikes, Did Sailed on three different Isth- York in 1945 and 1^46. Elected Stewards Patrolman (One To Be Elected) A. W. (Andy) GOWDER No. 36884 : W. Joined SIU on March 12, 1941, and has been active member since that date. Has clearance for all strikes. Sailed in nearly all areas during the war. Has always sailed in Stewards De­ partment. Elected New Orleans Stewards Department Patrolman for 1948. BOSTON Agent (One To Be Elected) J. E. SWEENEY—No. 1530 iiiliiiil imm j lilli mimmmmmm iliiiiii .i Joined SIU in Savannah in 1944, and has been active at all times in Union, serving on nu­ merous committees ashore and as Chairman and Secretary ^ Ac '.rKi • • Has been member of SIU since the beginning in 1938. First went to work for the Union as Engine Patrolman in 1941. Has an AB ticket and some experience in �B I THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Stewards Department, and has been Boston Joint Patrolman for five years. Was in New York as Joint Patrolman for few months during the war. Was stationed in Portland, Maine, during 1946 General Strike and in Boston during Isthmian Strike. EUGENE O. DAKIN—No. 180 ERNEST B. TILLEY—No. 75 llii LOG sailed during the war. Served as a volunteer organizer in the Isthmian fleet and with tanker companies now under contract to SIU. Served on the New York Isthmian Strike Committee. Par­ ticipated in the 1941 Strike, Coos Bay and Shipyard beefs. In aid­ ing the shipyard workers and telephone workers, he served on the Baltimore committees. Has held various appointive Union positions, and has served as Ship's Delegate many times. Friday. October 22, 1948 Deck Patrolman hntil coming ashore to work as^ SIU official in the Port of New (Tw.o To Be Elected) York. Was then sent to Wilming­ ton, California, as East Coast CARL (Red) GIBBS—No. 2341 Representative. When West Coast office .closed, went back to sea until elected as Joint Pati'olman for New York in 1946; and in 1947 was elected Engine Patrol­ V _ , man. Took part in' 1946 General Strike, Coos Bay and Isthmian beefs. JAMES PURCELL—No. 7802 FREDDIE STEWART—No. 4935 Member • of the inception in 1938. Union official for years. Participated strikes. SIU since its Served as a neai-ly three in all major Joined the Union at its incep­ tion. Has been active in all beefs, and has participated as an or­ ganizer, ship and shoreside, in the Isthmian campaign and Great Lakes drive. Strike clear record. Elected Joint Patrolman for 1948, JOHN R. MARSHALL—No. 322 Joined SIU in February, 1939. Was appointed Engine Patrolman in Baltimore in 1945. Was ap­ pointed Patrolman in Port of Philadelphia in January 1947, and also served as Agent in that port. Was .elected Philadelphia Joint Patrolman for 1948, later served as Patrolman in Savan­ nah. At present time is acting Boston Agent. Joint Patrolman (One To Be Elected) Isf." I IS: BEN LAWSON—No. 894 •••'*1111 LOUIS GOFFIN—No. 4526 Has 16 years^ sea experience, and is an American born citizen. Sailed all through the war. Has been a member of the Union since its formation. Has not held elective or appointive office, but has participated in many Union actions as a rank-and-file mem­ ber. Strike clear record. Sailin^; since 1919, and has been a Union member since then. Joined SIU in 1942, and sailed activel.y. during the war. Has participated in all strikes of the Union since joining. Serv­ ed as Engine Patrolman in New York during 1946, 1947 and 1948. Was a volunteer organizer for the Union from the beginning. Participated in all major strikes and other actions of the Union. Led direct action to secure milk, provisions, and decent shipboard conditions. Was Stewards Patrol­ man in 1947, and Joint Patrol­ man, in Port of New York, in 1948. Assisted in drawing up agreements. G. (Tex) SUIT—No. 6951 NEW YORK Agent (One To Be Elected) JOE ALGINA—No. 1320 CHARLES SCOFIELD No. 21536 ilillilli Transferred from AFL Sea­ men's Union in March, 1939. Par­ ticipated in 1941 Bonus Beef, 1946 General Strike, and Isth- i mian Strike. Has been Patrol­ man and Agent in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the At­ lantic and Gulf District. Was elected Deck Patrolman in tjie Port of New York in 1947. E. (Skimpy) GUSZCZYNSKY No. 3100 Has been a member of the SIU since 1938. Has taken part in all strikes and aided in the organizing of several companies. Has served as Patrolman in Nor­ folk and was elected as Deck Patrolman in Baltimore for 1948. Was Chairman of 1946 Strike Committee in Port of Norfolk, Transferred into SIU at the and held same job during Isth­ beginning. Sailed actively during the war until going to work as mian Strike. Organizer. Has served in various capacities such as New York DANIEL J. SHEEHAN Deck Patrolman and Acting Ag­ No. 22856 ent. Was elected Agent in the Port of New York for 1948. Par­ ticipated actively in Longshore and Coos Bay beefs, 1946 Gen­ eral Strike, yFE beef, and Isth­ mian Strike. Has been on Ne­ gotiating Committee for past three years. Has been a member of the SIU for eight years. Sailed SIU ships during the entire war. Par­ ticipated in most of the major SIU beefs. Has served as Pa­ trolman in the Ports of New York, Houston, Galveston and New Orleans. Joined SIU in 1941^ Sailed all through the war. Served on Savannah Strike Committee dur­ ing 1946 General Strike, and is strike clear for all strikes since joining Union. Elected Engine and Ship's Delegate on a num­ ber of SIU ships. Stewards Patrolman (Two To Be Ele::ied) RAY GONZALES—No. 174 JOHN WARD—No. 21311 Has been going to sea since 1937. Joined SIU in 1938. Pre­ vious to that held book No. 21240 in AFL Seamen's Union. Has participated in many Union beefs and is strike clear. Engine Patrolman Joint Patrolman (Two To Be Elected) (Two To Be Elected) JIMMIE DRAWDY—No. 28523 iiliii 'UBi • TEDDY BABKOWSKI—No. 7391 Started sailing in 1939. Re­ ceived his SIU book in June, 1942. Has been an active mem­ ber, and has always worked for the interests of the Union, and lived up to the Oath of Obliga­ tion. Has sailed Bosun and otfier Deck ratings. Attends shoreside meetings whenever possible. Has served on many Balloting and ) Tallying Committees. Joined Towboat Division of SIU in 1938. Transferred to Deep Sea section in 1941. Has worked in various positions for the Un­ ion; mostly as organizer in New York and in the. Gulf Area. Par­ ticipated in the <3eneral Strike, anti-commie Longshore Beef, Coos Bay Beef, and Isthmian Strike. Organizer in the Cities Service fleet. Was elected Gal­ Joined the SIU in 1941 and veston Patrolman in 1947. Joined the SIU in 1940, trans­ ferring from the ILA Tugboat branch. Has participated in all strikes since date of joining. Sailed throughout the war as Chief Steward. Elected Stew­ ards Patrolman in 1945 for the year 1946 and has been re­ elected each year since. Has participated in negotiations on Stewards Department clauses of contracts. Was Area Commander in 1946 General Strike and Wall Street Strike. Chairman of Food Joined the Union in 1943. and Housing Committee during Sailed actively during the war Isthmian Strike. �THE SEAFARERS Friday. October 22. 1948 ALLAN J. COBBS—No. 371 . BALTIMORE Agent '•. . . (One To Be Elected) MAX A. BECK—No. 937 IMh.. '.J/i I lllie; Charter member of the SIU, joining in 1938. Before that wa.s a member of several other mari­ time unions. Has been sailing more than 20 years. Has served as Delegate on many SIU ships. Also has been a member of sev­ eral Union eommhtees and is Strike clear for all SIU beefs. HOWARD GUINIER—No. 478 LOG Bonus Strike, anti-commie Long­ shore beef. Was Agent in Port Arthur during General Strike. Has been Patrolman in New York, Norfolk, New Orleans, and Galveston. Was elected Patrol­ man in Galveston in 1947. Page Nine DAN BUTTS—No. 190 (One To Be Elected) BEN REES—No. 95 Engine Patrolman (One To Be Elected) WALTER SIEKMANN—No. 7086 •Has been going to sea for fif­ teen years and joined the SIU when it was first organized. Was Organizer during Isthmian drive. Took active part in General Strike, Isthmian Strike, and be­ fore that was an active partici­ Has been a member of the pant .in the Bonus action and all SIU for seven years. Has been other SIU beefs. elected Ship's Delegate many times and has .served as tempor­ WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ ary Patrolman. Was elected Ag­ No. 26445 ent in the Port of Boston for' 1948. Pai'ticipated in Isthmian Drive as .shoreside Organizer. Served on Strike Committee for the 1946 ^rike and the Isth­ mian Strike. Has been ^active in all SIU beefs since joining Un­ ion. Sailed actively throughout entire war" in all areas. fi Has been a member of the SIU since November, 1938. Has been following the sea since 1924 as AB and Bosun. Active in all strikes since 1934. Was elected Port Agent five consecutive years Joined SIU in Savannah in and appointed one year. Sailed 1938. Sailed out of ports of Sav­ annah, Norfolk and New York. actively '..iie last three years. Appointed Patrolman for Port of Norfolk in June 1945. Served SALVADOR COLLS—No. 21085 until elected Joint Patrolman for that port for the year 1947. Re­ elected Norfolk Joint Patrolman for 1948. Appointed Agent for Port of Norfolk in March 1948. In "charge of stewpot and publi­ city for N-orfolk Strike Commit­ tee in 1946 General Strike. Ac­ tive for Strike Committee in Isthmian Strike, after being ac­ tive in Isthmian organization campaign and other drives. Ac­ tive in UFE .strike. Stewards Patrolman SAVANNAH Agent (One To Be Elected) BENNIE GONZALEZ- No. 125 Was Organizer for the SIU from 1938 to. 1941. Represented the Union before the . National Defense Mediation Board con­ tract dispute in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Chairman Head­ quarters Branch Bonus Strike Committee, and Chairman New York Branch Food and Housing Committee during 1946 General Strike. Secured 3000 berths for members during the action. Stewards Patrolman 1946, 1947 and 1948. PHILADELPHIA Agent Helped organize the SIU in the Gulf 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 di­ rected activities for Port of Baltimore during General Strike. Elected Agent in Port of Balti­ more in 1947. Has clear record for all SIU strikes. Deck Patrolman (One To Be Elected) ELBERT HOGGE—No. 3168 (One To Be Elected) JAMES SHEEHAN—No. 306 iiili ... pli Bl Has been a member of the SIU since its inception, and has been active in all strikes that the Union has been involved in. During General Strike of 1946, (One To Be Elected) was Area Commander in charge of Brooklyn. Helped organize ty­ WILLIAM J. (Bill) BRANTLEY ing up of .Staten Island docks No. Ill during the Coos Bay beef. In Puerto Rico, was active in the ILA strikes of 1947 and .1948. At present, is chairman/ of the Puerto Rico Maritime Trades Department, after helping am­ algamate the UTM and UDEM into the ILA. Agent in Puerto Rico for past two years, during Joined SIU in Port of Tampa, which time has been advisor to February 11, 1939. Active in or­ ILA and other unions during ne­ ganizing P&O line and in the gotiations. P&O strike. Helped organize the Florida East Coast Car Ferry in 1940, and was one of those in­ CHARLES B, MARTIN—N.o. 16 started to sea in 1935, at strumental in forcing the com­ which time he joined the ISU, pany to observe the agreement and later sailed under the AFL. reached. Active strike clearances seamen. Was instrumental in or­ tor all strikes in which the SIU ganizing the present SIU. Acted" has been involved, including the as Engine and Ship's DelegatE 1946 General Strike, the 1947 on nearlv all of the ships he has Isthmian Strike and the 1948 sailed. Has been acting Agent Wall Street Strike. Dispatcher in or Patrolman in the Port of Port of New York in 1946 and Savannah for a number of years. 1947. Patrolman, Port of New Is clear of all Strikes. Ybrk, March 1948 to date. iilllll SAN JUAN Agent CHARLES STARLING—No. 6920 (One To Be Elected) LEONARD CRADDOCK No. 25822 LEON (Blondie) JOHNSON No. 108 Organized for the SIU in the Gulf Area during 1938 and 1939. Was elected to Union office in 1944 and has been reelected since. Elected Deck Patrolman in New York - in 1947. Started sailing in 1924 and shipped as AB and Bosun since then. Has strike clearances for all strikes. GUSTAV V. THOBEr-No. 40184 (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) • Has been a member of the SIU since 1944. Has taken pajt Became member of SIU in in all strikes and all other ac­ 1939. Took part in P&O Strike, tivities . from that time on. NORFOLK Agent Joined SIU in 1943. Has taken active part in all Union strikes. Served as volunteer organizer in Isthmian and several tanker drives. Has been active in the SIU since 1938. Started to sea in 1924, and sailed in all three Departments before 1936. Has shipped as AB, Bosun and offi­ cer in the Deck Department. From 1932 to 1938 worked in the Marine Department of the Oil Field Division of the Texas Oil Company. Served on Navy towboats from 1942 to 1943, when he was transferred to the Army Tug Division in the Port of San Juan, and remained there till early 1946. Relieved the Agent in San Juan for three weeks in 1946. Since that time has been sailing in the Deck Department. Was Patrolman in New York in 1944, in Baltimore in 194546, and was Agent in Miami the end of 1946 and the beginning of 1947. Was elected Savannah Agent in 1947 and 1948. Active in Isthmian campaign and other organizing drives. Strike clear. �Page Ten THE SEA FAR ER S L aC Joint Fatre^man TAMPA Agent (Two To Be Elected) (One To Be Elected) ROBERT A. JORDAN—No. 71 RAY WHITE—No. 57 trolman. Remained at that post till March 1948, when he return­ ed to sea. JAMES DeVITO—No. 185 GALVESTON Agent (One To Be Elected) KEITH ALSOP—No. 7311 Friday. October 22. 1948 all strikes since the Unioq , start­ ed. Has been Patrolman or Agent in various ports. During Wall Street Strike, while sailing' crti SS Seatrain New York, insti­ gated the collecting of a 200dollar donation which was turned in at Galveston and New York, to help defray cost of strike.., JAMES L. TUCKER—No. 2209 "• Transferred into SIU in 1938. Helped organize P&O. Was Pa­ trolman in Port of New York for six months, and has served as Norfolk Agent for the last three years. Active in Isthmian Drive. Has clear record for all strikes. Reelected Norfolk Ag­ ent last year, subsequently trans­ ferred to serve as Headquarters Representative. Has sailed since 1938, always in the Engine Department. Was appointed organizer for Isthmian ships and tugs in the Gulf area in September, 1945. Appointed Engine Patrolman in Port of Mobile in February 1946, and also acting as Dispatcher and or­ ganizer. Elected Engine Patrol­ man for the Port of Mobile for 1947 and re-elected for 1948. Has been active in all strikes, and is strike clear. W. J. (Red) MORRIS—No. 284 JOHN S. WILLIAIdS No. 7161 Member of Union since 1938. Has served Union in various ca­ pacities, both elective and ap­ pointive. Participated actively in all Union beefs, and was a mem­ ber of the General Strike Com­ mittee in New York. Is strike clear. Has about 15 years of sea serv­ ice and sailed through the war. Has been Port Agent in Charles­ ton and Galveston. In addition, has been Patrolman in New York, New Orleans •nd Norfolk. Was on the General Strike Com­ mittee for Norfolk in 1946, and was chairman of the Isthmian Strike Committee for the Port of Galveston. Joint Patrolman mmmmmm (One To Be Elected) 1 JEFF MORRISON—No. 34213 llliill mmmmm iiiiiiii liiiil J ' aiiiii started sailing in the SIU in March, 1941. Served as Dispatch­ er in Galveston and "as Acting Agent in Corpus Christi during the year of 1946, and up to June of 1947. MOBILE Agent (One To Be Elected) CAL TANNER—No. 44 Has sailed since 1939. In March 1945, was appointed Acting Ag­ ent in Port of Jacksonville. Was later assigned first to New York, then to Norfolk as Patrolman. Was also Acting Agent in Charleston until that Branch closed in February 1947. Went back to sea until appointed Pa­ trolman in Port of Mobile on September 1, 1947. Was elected Deck Patrolman for Port of Mobile for 1948. Strike clear. Has been going to sea since 932, most of the time in the Deck Department. Acting Pa­ trolman in Poi't of Norfolk from October 1943 through January 15, 1944, when he re.signed to go back to sea. Appointed in June, 1944, to go to Chaileston, S. C, to open Branch there. Later v.-as assigned to Mobile to act as Agent. Was relieved by newly elected Agent in February, 1946, Joined SIU in November, 1938, and went back to sea. Strike in Mobile, and has taken part in clear. Credentials Committee Report On Qualifications We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, duly elected at the regular business meeting at the Branch of New York on October 6, 1948 have ex­ amined the credentials of the candidates for the Was, on Norfolk Strike Com­ election of the officers of the Seafarers Interna­ mittee during" 1946 General Strike. During MM&P strike was tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf sent as strike advisor to MM&P. District, for the year of 1949, and submit the fol­ Was elected Joint Patrolman for lowing report: Port of Mobile for 1947, and was We recommend that the men who are qualified elected Stewards Patrolman for for office be placed on the ballot in alphabetical same port for 1948. In Septem­ E. R. (Snuffy) SMITH—No. 20057 ber, 1948, was transferred to form under the offices for which they run, and that Galveston. the ports, following the Headquarters Offices, be­ ginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot JACK KELLY—No. 10 geographically as has been done in the past. Letters of acceptance were submitted to the Credentials Committee by John Hunt, No. 6695; W. W. Reid, No. 35793, and J. E. McGuffy, No. 22, for the following offices respectively: Boston Joint Patrdlman, Baltimore Stewards Patrolman, and Mobile Joint Patrolman. These men did not submit the necessary three years' sea-time, therefore, the letters are being filed in Headquarters Office and these men are thereby disqualified. Inasmuch as Article Xlll, Section 2, Subsection Joined SIU in June, 1941, and (e), in the Constitution states that a man must shipped steadily until May 1946, subnut four months discharges for the current when he was appointed Joint Has been with the SIU since year, this Committee did not accept anything but Patrolman in Norfolk. Was elect­ its inception. Served on the ed Agent in Charleston for the Strike Committee in the Port of certified discharges as proof of sea-time for the year 1947. Was a Delegate to the Galveston during the 1946 Gen­ current year. International Convention from eral Strike. Has strike clearance F. Smith, 1039 the Atlantic and Gulf District in for the. Isthmian Strike. Was Sam B. Luttrell, 46568 J. Pacheco, 6889 J. Murphy, 6998 1947. When Charleston Branch Dispatcher in the Port of Gal­ was closed in April, 1947, was veston over a period of four L. Hillertz, 48392 M'>ase, 100253 Has been in the Union since its inception. Sailed actively dur­ ing the war. Active in the Isthtnian Drive, both as ship and shoreside Organizer. Elected Ag­ ent in the Port of Mobile for both 1947 and 1948. Participated in other organizing work. Was active in all Union beefs since transferred to Savannah as Pa- mbnths -in- the early part of 1947. joining. Strike clear. V:. : RAY SWEENEY—No. 20 Every Member �Friday, Oelobwr 22, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Men,Give NO Newsman Seafarer Crew On Arizpa Rescues Homer Lowdown On Storms At Sea Trip From Foundered British Yacht The late summer, bumper crop of hurricanes gave many Seafarers crews hard times in navigating their ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and gave rise to many stories of rugged ^ ship. In an attempt to get Atlantic Ocean in its fury of the .seaman's slant on the'storm. Homer rises to his best It was touch-and-go for three British business­ men-mariners in the Eng­ lish Channel one stormy day early last month un­ til Waterman's SS Arizpa hove in sight, according to Seafarer Luis Ramirez, FWT, who related the story to the LOG this week following the ship-'s payoff in New Yoyk. The Britishers were returning from Rotterdam in a small yacht of 40 feet or so, Ramirez says. They had sailed to the Nether­ lands to witness thg coronation of Juliana as Queen of the Dutch. They were on the way to Burnham - on - Crouch, England, when they ran into a heavy gale. The owner-captain was pitched from his bunk, injuring his eye so badly that he was unable to work. His two com­ panions were at the end of their tether when the Arizpa came to the rescue. They were complete­ ly exhausted, having been unable to eat or sleep for nearly two days, and were ready to aban­ don ship, Ramirez says. The Arizpa's arrival made the pro­ cess a little safer. Bosun "Bud" Benson of the Arizpa sighted the yacht's dis­ tress signal at five o'clock in the afternoon. Immediately the freighter hove to, allowing the yacht to drift alongside. FIRST AID , heavy Snapped as the British yachtsmen were taken aboard the Arizpa, picture shows the yacht captain bent with fatigue and suffering from the head injuries received when the ship pitched him about. LI blows J 1^"^ the stress of the hurricane, encountered, Never, since art was born, did the "New Orleans Item any painter tell such thrilling of the sea and of those dispatched a reporter to the tales who go down to the sea in Waterman ship Winslow ships." Homer when she tied up in Most of the crew on the Hom­ er, when asked their comments that port recently after a on the recent blow • they had coastwise run. encountered had little to say, His interviews with the .SlU but, instead, furnished the news-, man with tales of bigger and. men wore given a big spread in better storms. a recent issue of the "Item" and MILD BLOW were accorh'panied by pictures of some of the crewmen work­ Crewmember Ernest Thompson told the Item reporter: "This ing about the .ship. An angle exploited by the Florida blow wasn't too bad— Crescent City newsman v.'us the you might say it was mild. The fact that the Winslow Homer wind was pretty high but we was named after the American put out extra lines and stayed artist famous for his paintings tied up securely in port. It was of the Atlantic Ocean, particu­ almost routirie. "I remember the hurricane of larly of its storms. 1935," he said. "Our ship was The newsman quoted a critic, caught at sea between Tampa who once said: "Magnificent and and Key West. The waves knock­ ed a piece of wreckage against the superstructure and first thing you know there was a big hole in it. The water began pouring in and we had to call out all hands to patch it up. We came through that one al­ right. I don't want any more like it. As I recall it, close to 700 people lost their lives in the storm." Another Seafarer, George Cain, gave his version of the toughest blow he had met. "That storm wasn't anything like the Florida hurricane. It came suddenly, lasted only a few minutes and was gone. But we had it while it blew. The oldtimers said the wind got up to 170 miles an hour. The storm opened up the seams on the foc'sle head and flooded the fovepeak full up to the top. The deck cargo, including some heavy trucks, got knocked around efuite a bit. We all stayed below decks. Anyone going out would have been swept away in a second." Patf olman Provides Taxi For Injured Deer A ladder, was put down and the three Englishmen came aboard. Bosun Benson handling the operation. All three were given cigarettes and food, and put to bed. The radio operator gave the captain such good first aid treatment for the injured eye and various cuts and bruises that by the time the Arizpa reached Hamburg he was up on his toes. News of the rescue preceded the /Arizpa to the German port. Possibly the Master radioed ahead, Ramirez says. At anyj rate, a United Press reporter was on the dock to greet the vessel. Since the yacht, her name was the Araminta, was now a dere­ lict, it can be presumed that the Arizpa's master also notified the Dutch authorities of the vessel's condition and position. Pic shows Jimmy Sheehan, New York Dec c Palrolman. giving an ASPCA atiendani a Ramirez says that the three hrnd in loading ihe injured doe into his Jeep s alion wagon. Englishmen, notably the ownerJimmy Sheehan, New York Deck Patrolman, gave the American Society for captain, Mr. A. W. Stevens, ex­ pressed their heartfelt gratitude the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a he'ping hand last week when he played ambu­ to everybody aboard the Arizpa lance driver to an injured deer he found o the Henry Hudson Highway in New for picking them up. It was, in City's upper west^ sent to pick up the 7 deer. 7" ZT 7 x/n A fact, a pretty tough rescue since York .• ' The miles up the Hudson Valley and the seas were still heavy when j society, however, didn't figure continued Ihrtltugh the state park. the distress signal was spotted. Brother Sheehan was wheeling the animal's size and the which runs along the Hudson The Arizpa was en route to along in his Jeep station wagon truck proved to be too small. River to approximately whei-e Hamburg from Saint John's, at 3 A. M. one morning recently Brother Sheehan then volun- Brother Sheehan encountered Newfoundland. She was about when he spotted the injured doe teered the use of his station her. She had reached the end 18 hours short of Hamburg when lying in the road where it had wagon, and the doe was re- of the park and had climbed up on the highway where she beshe came upon the' small craft. been struck by a passing car. moved to the society's shelter. came frightened by the head­ With the aid of other motorists HEADING FOR CITY lights of the cars. he pulled the deer out of the stream of traffic and, from his "The presence of the deer in . Brother Sheehan. who has Jeep's first aid kit, administered heavily populated Manhattan visited the doe regularly at the to the deer's flesh wounds. was explained by ASPC authori- shelter, reports her well on the The local police notified the ties. They figure that the doe road to health and will be reASPCA and a panePtruck was came down from thirty or forty leased to the woods shortly. PRAISE FOR' CREW Speaking of the hurricane the Homer rode out, the Skipper told the newsman that the vessel suffered little or no damage be­ cause of "the diligence of the crew." In these words of praise the Skipper was echoing the words of Homer's critic, who, in des­ cribing Winslow Homer's subject, "They are out-of-doors Ameri­ cans, big, rough, sturdy and true-hearted men — the stuff out of which the nation is made. He (Homer) understands them as thoroughly as if he had made them. He shows them conquering the elements — heroic, modest, grand." Quite a mouthful of praise t» heap on the men who follow the sea, but no more than they deserve—ati> least as far as the. men of the SIU are concerned �tr': THE S EA P AR ER S L O G Page Twelve Friday. October 22, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings MAIDEN CHEEK. Sept. ported that nothing has been Chairman Frank van Dusen; Re^ heard from Headquarters concording Secretary. Steven Kliedcerning the signing of a new erman. The minutes of the pre­ working agreement with the vious meeting were accepted. P&O SS Co., but he will check The Deck Delegate reported that with the Secretary-Treasurer im­ the Mate persists in working on mediately on this, as the present deck, and also that he disputes contract is up and the ship is legitimate overtime. The Engine behind other SIU ships on pay and Stewards Delegates reported rises now. Motion to send a disputed overtime also. * Motion letter to the Negotiating Com­ to ask the Patrolman to have the mittee asking about new con­ Mate pulled off before shipping tract. Carried. One, minute of another crew. Amended to in­ silence for Brothers lost at Sea. form the MM&P of the actions 4 4 4 of the Chief Mate. Carried. Mo­ EMILIA. Sept. 2—Chairman J. tion that 'no one sign off till all be supplied. J. Prusell suggested F. Thomas; Recording Secretary beefs are settled and that the re­ that the GaUeys be painted. V. J. H. Newton. The meeting went pair list be ready for member­ Henley suggested that the Deck into Good and Welfare where 'it ship action at next meeting. Un­ Engineer be moved to quarters was decided to post the menu on his oaeeK THE LOG pnVrte +he pictures der Good and Welfare there was aft. Brother Johnson asked that the blackboard. Men making discussion on the cigarettes, slop- repair lists be turned in to the coffee were requested to wash and onioK% »'ecorrls of+h€ candidates chest prices draws, and the Department Delegates. One min­ out the urn and coffee bag. Chips -for A e.<3 offices. Look +heirY* ovev - since charging for medical treatment ute of silence for departed pointed out that many members qou maq knou; Some bq face ro+her than by the Captain., Also the cleanli­ Brothers. complained about the food on bu name - and read fheir records before ness of quarters, use of PO mess4 4 4 deck but did not bring their ciou vo+e. Remember — fhose elected MARINE STAR. Sept. 5— complaints to the meeting. The room, and repairs needed in (juill represent YOU -for the nextqear, so be Deck and Engine Department Chairman Max Beck; Recording Steward asked the crew to speak heads and showers. Minute of Secretary W. Simmons. The up in the meeting if they had sure YOU'RE SURE ship's treasurer reported fine complaints. One minute of sUr silence for departed Brothers.'money on hand. The Deck Dele­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. gate reported minor beefs, and the Engine and Steward Dele­ gates reported overtime disputed. Motions carried for the Delegates to make up repairs lists, for everyone to be sober at the pay­ STEEL ADMIRAL. Sept. 6— off, and for no one to sign off By HANK ALCOA PURITAN. Sept. 5— Chairmen William Scudder Jr.; until all beefs had been settled. Chairman O. Stevens; Recording Recording Secretary C. McMulMotion to have aU scuppers and Brother "Red" Braunstein, writing from the SS Fort Bridger, Secretary C. Stringfellow. Pre­ which is operated by one of our newly-contracted tanker com­ len. The Delegate's reports were traps checked. Motion that table­ vious minutes were i-ead and ac­ accepted. Brother Don J. Durr cloths instead of bed spreads be panies, says they're shuttling between Ras Tanura, Le Havre and cepted. Under New Business Under Greece—and have so far sailed six months of their 18-month was elected Ship's Delegate. Dis­ used in the messhall. Blackie Huller was elected En­ articles. "Bing" Miller, the 47th Street bar baritone, is expertly cussion under Good and Welfare Education talks were made by gine Delegate. Under Good and steering his Deck Delegate's job without beefs or arguments and covered cleanliness of ship, and two old members on the impor­ Welfare it was asked that a book repairs. One minute of silence tance of living up to our agree­ A1 Gordon is oiling everything as Engine Delegate. We wonder if rack-be built in the crew's messfor departed Brothei-s. ment with the shipping com­ Al's guitar is helping out his delegate's job a bit—besides giving room. A suggestion was made panies. One minute of silence 4 4 4 Bing's songs that romantic Mediterranean feeling—with an Arabian that the door to the Engine TELFAIR STOCKTON, Sept. 5 for Brothers lost at sea. wail added on now and then... Harold Slitts, the Electrician, Room on the starboard side be isn't going to be playing checkers or watching the television on —Chairman Charlie L. Moats; kept clear of linen in case of Recording Secretary Herman the third deck, nor will he be waiting for those slow moving ships. emergency. One minute of sil­ Lerag. The previous minutes Last week he had the luck to grab a half way decent shoreside ence for Brothers lost at sea. were accepted and the Delegates job for, awhile. 4 4 4 reported all in order. Motion STEEL FLYER. Sept. 5— carried under New Business to 4; 4, 4. exonerate the few performers Chairman, John J. Dugina; Re­ Brother Darley Bodden is getting spliced November 6. cording Secretary Robert Heilig. who had been warned at the pre­ Congratulations and a happy voyage, Darley ... "Red" Campbell The Steward and Engine Dele­ vious meeting, as' they had be­ says he'll make another trip to Germany with a full load of 4 4 4 haved since then. The meeting gates reported disputed overtime. potatoes, then go down to West Virginia for a small vacation. ROBIN KIRK. Sept. 2—Chair­ Walter Elms wasj elected Ship's went into Good and -Welfare Red says you get 500 liras to the dollar in Trieste, and in man Carl S. Cooper; Recording where Brother Dodge suggested Delegate under New Business. Greece it's 10,000 drachmas to the dollar... Charlie "Carioca Secretary Ed. B. Carlson. Frethat the crew stay out of the Discussion under Good and WelRed" Benway, the oldtimer says he's ready to turn to grabbuig vious minutes were read, and it. galley. Discussion included the +1,,. f included the dividing of Seca job after being ashore for about two months. Charlie says was noted that the job of lower^ i,sougeeing of the messhalls, turn­ ' ond Cook s wages, submitting you get three liras to the dollar in Turkey. ing the scrub bench in the laun­ overtime for shift of ship on Sat­ ing in of repair lists to the Dele­ dry had not been done. The urday, sougeeing messhall, in­ gates, and lining up of beefs Ship's Delegate reported that 55 with the Delegates so that they creasing the slopchest, and hav­ One Brother mentioned how he visited the American consul could have them ready for the pounds had been donated by the ing things ready for the Patrol­ crew to the cab driver who was in Santos, Brazil, and found him reading the LOG.. He also saw man. One minute of silence for Patrolman. Men were again a few other issues of the LOG which he hadn't read. So he asked warned to turn to sober in port, stabbed in Capetown. One man Brothers lost at sea. jumped ship in Capetown. Mo­ for them and the American consul gave them to him. If the and hot to loiter in gin mills tion made to draw up repair list --I American consuls in foreign ports keep reading the LOG they during working hourg. A vote and present it to the next meet­ w^l not only understand the SlU but perhaps get around to take of confidence was given to the ing. Motion carried for Dele­ a more considerate and protective attitude towards the problems Stewards Department. One min­ gates to list book numbers of brought to the consuls by seamen. ute of silence for Brothers lost members with the amount of at sea. 4 4,4 dues they intend to pay, and PONCE DE LEON. Sept. 5— turn it over to the Patrolman at Here are a few oldlimers who may still be anchored in Chairman Hanson. Recording the • payoff. Under Good and town; G. Gjerseth, P. Duffy. O. Guerro, D. E. Jessup. G. Secretary M. C. Gaddy. Motion Welfare it was decided, to re­ Fleming, J. J. Flynn, F. Cornier, B. Frazer, N. J. Moore, C. by R. Campbell, Seconded by port a man who had performed Strong, E. Brundage... Here are a few late sea novels you J. Ponson that a Ship's Delegate during the trip to the Patrolman Brothers might want to have for that after-watch bunk-reading 4 4 4 be elected. B. F. Grice. Chief —The Running of the Tide by Esther Forbes, $4.00, Houghton CITY OF ALMA. Sept. 5— with the recommendation that Cook, was nominated by John­ Mifflin Co.... Fair Wind to Je.va by Garland Roark, $3.00, Chairman L. R. Walter; Record­ his book be taken up. It was son and seconded by H. Thorn­ Doubleday Co....Whale Hunt by Nelson Haley, $4.50, Ives ing Secretary P. York. The Deck decided to write. a report of a ton, and elected by acclamation. Washburn Co.... Furthermore, there's a book called American Delegate reported some overtime Brother's action in Capetown and The Department Delegates re­ Sea Songs and Chanteys published by W. W. Norton Co. for in dispute. W. Brown moved be sent, to Headquarters, with the ported all dues and assessments $5.00, as well as an RCA Victor record album of Sea Songs that men desiring to prefer request that he be barred from paid and everything in order. and Chanteys sung by Leonard Warren. charges against another Brother, the Union as a man dangerous to Under Education, SIU literature do so at the meeting. Carried. his Union Brothers. One minute was passed out, and Brother 4 4 4 Under Good and Welfare, E. O. of silence for departed Brothers. Hanson gave a short talk oh The following Brothers will have the LOG sent free of cost Moore asked that the Deck Dele­ 4 4 4 policy and the advantages of every, week to their homes: George Georgevich of Texas, John gate speak to the Bosun about FLORIDA, Sept. 1—Chairman being an SIU member.. Under Crowley of Massachusetts, J. Montgomery of Louisiana, Howard working over the side at sea. G. Roland Rae;. Recording Secretary Good and Welfare, a vote • of Solie of Florida, Glen Oglesby of Florida, Wallace Thornhill of Kalleel said that the Mate had A. Suarez. The Deck Delegate thanks was^ given the Stewards Florida, Louie Holliday of Mississippi, Cecil Burley of Michigan, okayed painting decks. H. Mc- Martin Bodden reported all okay Department' It was decided that Charles Bishop of Louisiana, Edgar Krolzer of Maryland, George Carty" suggested that Brothers except that the water cooler in the Deck Department would Griswold of Minnesota... Brother Matt Fields had a beef with his donate^ to the new Seamen's the* sailor's foc'sle was out of clean the laundry; Engine 'De­ suitcase—the gadgets weren't working right. His suitcase is one Bethel in Mobile, and that their order. The Steward's Delegate, partment, the slop sink; Stew­ of those over-the-side type—acquired through some changee-for- names be sent in to the LOG. Manuel Lopez Ferreiro. reported ards Department, the recreation changee with bumboat-traveling Arabs. Matt isn't complaining Brother Hollowman suggested that several minor beefs had room throughout the trip. One because it's made of camel skin and cardboard. But he just hates that the; ship be fumigated and been straightened out. The Ship's minute . of silence for deputed, to have dogs following the suitcase in hot weather. that new mattresses and pUlows Delegate," Major ' Costello. re- Brothel's. . BEFORE YOU VOTE 1 CUT and RUN �Friday, October 22, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS Finds Oldtimers Returning To PR As Cold Winds Blow PASSING AN HOUR IN ST. THOMAS' "PAPER DOLL' To the Editor: the Hall is doped! No one has Well, here I am back in stolerr his shoes yet, but he's Puerto Rico again. I went to the still new here. He and Bill Hall to register, first thing; and Thompson just left the Hall this my first impression was that the minute. Bill said he'd treat MV Ponce had sunk, for all of Johnny to a "soup-sandwich, her Deck Gang were hanging and Johnny took him up on it. around the Hall. Among them It seems Bill was drowning his were Bill Thompson, the Florida sorrows last night over the fate Yankee, Walter Larson, Johnny of Brother Howieson, and wasn't Dean, Joe Henault; and from the thinking too clearly so early in Engine Department, the Latin the morning. from Manhattan, Johnny Sulli­ That's all for .now. ^ just wanted to bring everybody up van. It sure feels good to be back to date on sunny San Juan and on the beach—especially when I the Brothers down here. We're think of the cold, cruel winds looking for good- shipping this up north. There is a fine gang winter, and plenty of shoregang on the beach now, which goes work. With Salvador Colls, the for both the newcomers and the Agent, cracking down on per­ oldtimers. Red Morgan piled off formers, you've got to do your • the Elizabeth, Whitey Anderson job in the old SlU style, and off the Monarch Of The Seas, that's the way it should be. and Brother Price off the Morn­ Keep her within an inch of the One of the regular stops in the Alcoa Patriot's itinerary is St. Thomas. Here crewmembers ing Light. lubberline, and steady as she sip their beer and cool off in a local ginmill, the "Paper Doll." Left to right the boys are iden­ As usual, we beachcombers are goes! tified as Bosun, Fernandez, Charlie and Buffay. In the foreground is Louis. Since the visit by getting our rice arid beans out "Woody" Lockwood the Patriot men, the "Paper Doll" has gone out of business—^no connection, however. of the shoregang. When a Bull San Juan, Puerto Rico Line scow pulls in they call the Hall right away, and most of the boys pick the jobs up first thing. And speaking of oldtimers, we are all wondering wljiat happen­ ed to Red Davis. Red was here first thing 1 know I'll be charg­ for so many years that we all To the Editor: ed space rates. ' miss seeing his bald head around The "palpitating poet" again since he has flown to California writes to annoy you. 1 don't Well, this letter is mainly to with his family. Where are you know what you have of mine on ask you to send back any poems Red? If you see this, drop us all hand, but as 1 wrote previously, that you are not going to use. a postcard at the Hall. any that you are not going to 1 will see if 1 can give them a SET-UP CHANGED use, please send back to me and shine and a new neck-tie to We have a new set-up. here 1 will take a whirl at re-writing. make them more presentable. in the Hall now. Our Dispatcher, 1 sent a couple of jingles this I'm afraid that if the SUP Ralph V. Ortiz, left for New week to the West Coast Sailor, lockout continues much longer York on the Elizabeth the other as once in a while they print 1 may have to live on my in­ day, and Tony Viera is filling something from seamen or their come from poetry. If so, won't his shoes, and doing a good job. 1 have a time? Homer "Red" Spurlock has set wives. 1 have never met the Editor James (Pop) Martin down to the clerk's job. Spur­ which is one hell of a relationlock is too lazy to work, so this should be right up his alley! Of course, if we put the whip to WHAT miA m Kim, he may get around to send­ ing in a few more drawings. Juan "Tito" Sanchez, the Chief Cook off the Ponce, is around looking fit as a fiddle. In tune to a snappy latin number. Brother Fernandez Things have sure been quiet To the Editor; demonstrates his own version of the rhumba. It looks like his the last couple of nights on the partner has her own idea as to how it's done. skidrow. So quiet, in fact, that Attention, SlU lucky ones. when Obie, that famous bartend­ Special mention for the Brothers er in the Texas Bar, rang the who" have" found Big-Eddie easy cash-register along about ten picking. The Clipper has hauled o'clock, two of the beachcombers cidentally we have 24 full books lots and lots of dogs and dumb To the Editor: jumped up, and started to square out of 28 in the crew. All we away! passengers. But imagine our Here goes our two cent's worth Incidentally, speaking of noth­ ship between a "poet" and his surprise and Eddie's smile when concerning our voyage and con­ expect the Patrolman to do is ing, Charlie "Hardrock" Haw- publisher. 1 once called you up, a race horse was haxoled aboard ditions on this Waterman scow, to give us a big hello, some LOGS and collect our dues. ley, has a fat pack of letters but you weren't in. Twice 1 at Curacao for Trinidad. the Governor Graves, that is started up to see you, but stop­ We crewed up in Baltimore down here. Why doesn't he take The going is rough from here making the cereal run to Ger­ August 31, and expect to hit New ped for a shot in the bar down the bull by fhe horns and come York October 12th. below, and the Doorman smelled on to get Eddie's dough. Daily many. back here to collect them? First of all, we want to whole­ he is to be found feeding the it and said, "You've been drink­ One Brother, whom my pocfr PLENTY CHOPS nag and, with his usual con­ heartedly endorse the Skipper, heart bleeds for, is Ward "Knot- ing, Pop." As for the food, there seems genial smile, admits the" horse Captain "Pete" Patronas of Mo­ head" Howieson. He stayed on "Just had one," 1 said. bile as A-1. (This is not the to be plenty of steaks and chops. only ran third in the big race at "Well, ya can't go up." the Ponce when most of the old draft board speaking.) Both the The Steward, Cooks, and Baker, gang paid off. They say he al­ Now who the hell is Pop to Curacao. Captain and Chief Mate Slim as well as the rest of the Depart­ argue, St. Anthony, no doubt, or Why. this long sea trip for, such most cried vjhen the suitcase Walker are regular oldtimers, ment, all work together and put parade got under way. I under­ one might take on Thomas a horse? Eddie does not plan a having come up from the foc'sle, out first-rate meals with salads stand that in order to hide his Aquinas, but not the Doorman, sure clean-up though. and both hold retired SlU books. and drinks twice a day. The grief, he yelled most derisive re­ so 1 went away. Corsair, Cavalier, Seafarers The other Mates and Engineers whole Department is to be com­ marks at them as they left. So who know Eddie—^bewaro! He NO ROYALTIES receive our okay, too. So that mended for its services. It might poor "Knothead" is, at this writ­ is \ip to his old tricks on us. ing, still forlornly aboard the I have learned that, "poetry He is one swell guy, but not makes the whole bunch topside be added that any and all birth­ days are topped off with a per-' doesn't pay." Novels and plays, one of, us on the Clipper have a. real group of regular Joes! ship. sonalized cake from the Baker The crew as a whole is a credit By the way, Johnny Sullivan yes. But most poetry — good been able to get the name of Ed­ and a song from the Chief Cook. to the Sm and all seamen. Trips is takipg to the beach like a poetry — has been published at die's horse. What a pal our The Crew and crews like this one make duck to water. No matter what the expense of the- writer. Now Ship's Delegate turned out to be! shipping and conditions worth SS Governor Graves Pop is being a sucker to ^ bar yoii find him in, he'll talk October 5 fighting for and maintaining. In­ giving you ideas like that. The Oscar job; job, job — especially after Pop Martin Mourns Of Many Problems That Face Poets Warns Brothers: 'Big Eddie' Is Feed Bagging Happy Crew Promises Sweet Payoff m �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG DEL NORTE STEWARDS IN JHEIR WORKING CLOTHES i.lU/' Friday, October 22, 1948 Membership Voices Opinions On SIU Transportation Rule (Ed. Note; The following letters discuss the SIU trans­ portation rule recently put into effect on all ships. The agree­ ment provides that .only men who get off a ship will be entitled to transportation money, but it is a membership . adopted rule that provides that all must get off and take their transportation money. The LOG welcomes additional comment from the member­ ship on the transportation rule. After full discussion of the subject action will be taken alop^ the lines desired by the membership.) SAYS IT'S GIVE AND TAKE To the Editor: :of fairi\ess, it seems to me that ^ , the least we can do, as Union There are two ways to look at the transpor ation ruling j, ^ whereby a man getting ranspor^ ^ ^ j Some ,of the Del Norte Stewards line up for the Radio Operator's camera. Left to right: R. Martinez. Deck Steward; Francis Fletschinger, BR; Earl Vanney. BR; Ray Flynn. Chief Pantryman; Gene French, Chief Purser; Bill Kaiser, Chief Steward; Paul Santos, Utility; Felix Amora, Waiter; Pete Garza, BR; Bill Murphy, Bartender; John Smith, BR. Occasion was Cap­ tain's "Farewell Dinner" in June, 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK William "Bill" Champlin, au­ thor of "Why Bosun's Get Grey," has done a good job writing about the Bosun's duties, etc., but now it's time for some fun. Let's go back to 1943. The war was on and the torpedoes were at their worst. We sailed on the SS City of St. Louis, heading for South America. This story is about Bill, then known as "Pappy." Our friend, "Pappy," was then an AB and he would always tell us yarns about the sea. He was really an oldtimer and we yoimgsters would listen to him. He even told us about the time he went to school with General Eisenhower. On this voyage, the Bosun (not "Pappy") had made some home­ brew, and all the gand was in­ vited for a drink. About an hour later, things began to pop. Someone dared "Pappy" to jump overboard—and he did. It was a good thing the ship was anchored, and a heaving line was near by. He was rescued and the first thing he said was "Who pushed me jiverboard?" Now we will continue our story in a very small village called Tutoya, Brazil. Of all the places I've seen, this hamlet seemed the most primitive. We all went ashore and some­ one suggested a chicken dinner. Not having any restaurants there, we decided to send someone out hunting. "Pappy" was the lucky one chosen. (Study the cartoon.) The rest of the crew waited for his return. The stew-pot was boiling and the boys were as hungry as wolves. Then you know what took place! So the boys had to compromise and send what ingredients the Bosun used a couple over the fence. Some in the home-brew. It certainly cocoanuts were gathered up and took effect fast, and the first they had a little feast. Now the one to feel it was our dear boys—or wolves—were ready for friend, "Pappy!") something else. 4i ii S" While all this had been taking Bernstein SS Co. is still trying place, I was at a shack resting in to get a couple of lines for the a hammock, while a beautiful European run. The future looks senorita was fanning me. Out­ good for the SIU ... The SUP side I heard a commotion, so I men shouldn't get sore at us for went to investigate. Yes, it was taking them off SIU ships. They, the boys, and I invited them in. themselves passed the ruling My gal asked other girls to come first. Bear in mind, there's no too, and we had a swell time. friction between us ... Felix CailAll the boys chipped in and louet, in order to go home, has we gave the girls some money to paddle his way through the to buy groceries. So we got our swamp. He's a Cajun, first class chicken dinner after all—though —Louisiana hillbilly ... New Or­ bought with our own money. leans is now accepting donations Then we danced and had a good .Xor a movie projection machine. I'm sure you can drop a dollar time. I believe we had a better time or more. What a difference: In Saint there than any other place. Any­ way, we certainly hated to see Thomas a bottle of Creme de the ship leave, but we were Minthe costs $1.89, and the sailors, and our next port of call same bottle in New Orleans costs $8.29... Don't forget to was calling. At that time, I wasn't called make out your income tax re­ "Salty Dick," so I presume turns every year. "You can "Pappy" is wondering who I save money by doing this ... The question now seems to be: am. The best of luck to our friend. Can you trust your husband in Bill! To me he'll always be a foreign port? Ladies, you "Pappy." know your man, so you be (Note: I'm still wondering the judge! On Performers The membership has gone on record lo prefer charges against all gashounds and performers as well as the men who willfully destroy or steal ships gear. The SIU has no place for men who ruin the good conditions the Union wins for them. Take action in shipboard meetings against men guilty of these things. Roy Pouraicaux, Snlty Dick's illustrator, labelled this one "Stewed Chicken A La Champlin." ? .n" ?"",i, ' f'P, who homesteads a ship in these First, there is the viewpoint , the guy on the ship who has a' a group who have pooled their job and wants to make another ^uy a few drinks, and trip. And second, there is he ^hen orders scotch while the rest viewpoint , of_ the man on the ^ beach who is * probably pretty broke, and who has been sweat­ But there is another considera­ ing out the job calls while ships tion than that of individual fair­ occasionally come in; payoff and ness. There is the fact that the sign on, without taking too many Union has fought for and gotten the transportation clauses in our replacements. contracts on the basis that the Not many seamen sail steadily company owes a man the cost the year around without chang­ of his transportation back to his ing ships now and then and tak- home port when the ship's ar­ ing a rest in between. However, ticles are terminated in another I know that it is pretty jpa^rofVhe country" pointing to get set on a good When men take this money ship,, and feel like making an­ and then stay on the ship, they other run to save up a little I are admitting that they do not dough, and then find that you ^^e money for transhave to get off. portation. This undermines the But the fact remains that the Union's position in bargaining man on the ship does have a'for this clause —which in the payoff and — though there are J gnd means many thousands of exceptions—it is usually enough dollars for the membership as to carry him for a while. On a whole. top of that he has his transpor-j go it looks to me that from tation money. In most every any Union standpoint there is case, he is certainly in better no choice but to protect our shape than the man on the contracts,' give our Brothers a beach who is waiting to take break, take our transportation his place when he piles off. I dough, and pile off. So purely from the standpoint i Pete Roach CALLS RULE UNFAIR To the Editor: In the LOG. for October 8th, I read with interest the two let­ ters concerning the transporta­ tion clarification in our recent agreement, and wish to say that I heartily agree with these men. I also feel that a man should be able to stay aboard a vessel should he so desire, since a man So often is in debt when he gets a ship and cannot possibly pay up and live, if he is pulled off within six or eight weeks. Job security is one of our fundamental principles of Union­ ism, and there cannot possibly be security until the clarification is amended to allow a man at least ninety days on a vessel. Everyone knows that we must use the trial and error method of getting these little things straightened out. A thing might look good on paper but in prac­ tice will not prove practicable. I wish to thank our negotiat­ ing committee for a splendid contract and do not wish to leave the impression that I am not in agreement with them, but this is one exception. I feel that this could be changed very easily, and should be changed; for to do sa would not violate the body of the agree­ ment. This mattet is merely a clarification which somehow doesn't seem to be right. A man should have his right to make a decent living. NO AGREEMENT I have been on the beach here in New Orleans for three weeks, and have not seen one copy of the agreement in the Hall, conse­ quently there is hardly anyone who knows that this is part of our agreement. It is the consensus of opinion in this port, among the member­ ship that I have contacted, that we should write in and voice our opinion in this matter, and it ^is suggested that this is the most unpopular clause in our new con­ tract. C. H. Cummings CREW OPPOSED To tho Editor: We, the undersigned members of the SS Governor Graves, do hereby strongly oppose the new amendment to the transportation rider in our present agreement, which requires* all members to accept transportation and get off the ship, regardless of the length of the 4rip. ' ^ 29 Crewmembers Notice To Crews No. SIU Crew is to pay off any ship until the crew's quarters and equipment are as clean as 'any Seafarer likes to find a ship when he first goes aboard. Patrolmen have been instructed that the crew's quarters must be ab­ solutely clean before a pay­ off will be allowed. Please cooperate with your officials in carrying out this member­ ship order. �Oelc^r 22, 1948 fBE SEAPARBRS LOC NOTICE Page Fifteen Personals JOSEPH CALLISTO. ! ' Will • survivors of the Alcoa The books of the following Pilgrim, which went down in men are being held for them at Brother Arsenault left four-' the Caribbean Sea, May 28, 1942, the Mobile Branch. teen dollars for you with Pa­ kindly write me. I am the mo- Robert Beale,. 49926, Henry trolman .Bennie Gonzalez.' You can get it any time by seeing tliei' of the Bosun, Carl A. Barber, 34709; R, S. Bright, 172;P«'Blackie" Bennett. Alice M. G; Theodore Bratsos, 50535; EinGonzalez on the sixth floor. New York Hall. Knowlton, 3706-0% Galveston, ston Edward Battle, 39076; Aime Texas. XXX Belanger, 45895; Orval Burke, WILLIAM GOODEN 27587. it Your mother is anxious to souris. $5.00; R. Kennedy, $5.00; G. C. JOHN KOTULA NEW YORK Herbert G. Capps, 49508; Frank Clement, $5.00; H. F. Parsons, $2.00; hear from you. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Coggins, 205-G. Please contact Hazel Kincer, J. E. Kniess, $2.00; C. A. McMullen, XXX in care of Edward Kroseclose, Leroy; Davidson, 44517; Mich­ J. X.".„ White, $5.00; J. R. Brown, $5.00; O. K. Aelep, $2.00; C. Justesen. FRANK JOSEPH RYAN Rt. 2, Rural Retreat, Virginia. ael Daravich, 44485; Leon F. ^ rT' »5.00; R. E. Humphries, $5.00; P. ! 'aa' Kewitt, Paijasma, $5.00; F. J. Carr, $2.00; C. Get in touch with Francis T. Davis, 28870. $1.00; W. Pryzlomski, $1.00; R. L. i Gawrych. $10.00; J. B. Kangadis, $5.00; 4. i a> Maguire, attorney, 66 Court David E. Edwards, 24758; John McCannon, $1.00; E. F. Paul, $1.00>; R. R. A. Funk, $5.00; D. J. Cremrnins, Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., regard­ JAMES CANTWELL Dillon, $20.00; John R. Murphy. $2.00; $2.00; R. J. Weidner $4.00. Your discharges have been H. Edlund, 50449. A. MacDonald, $5.00; Jack E. Kelly. ing settlement of an estate. SS ARIZPA $5.00. found and are being held for Raymond Ferreia, 117-G. XXX you in the 4th Floor baggage Murray Grady, 50873; James Curtis F. Aycock. $5.00; Joseph T. D. L. Cruncleton. $3.00; J. Cobb. AIMER HOGLUND Vaughn, $5.00; Paul J. Corrington, $3.00; L. Portugal. $10.00; E. B. Lewis, room. New York Hall, 51 Beaver H. Grady, Jr., 33275; Earl C. Gil­ $5.00; A. J. Camera, $2.00; V. L. $2.00; C. W. Baumgarlner. Jr., $1.00; Get in touch with M. Mattson, Street. bert, 37495; James De Witt Guy, Meyers, $1.00; E. B. Coosley, $25.00; W. D. Kenny. $1.00; $1.00; W. G. Gil- 749 — 53 Street, Brooklyn 20, A. Goldsmit, $1.00; Martin J. Pyke. strap. $1.00; R. Wright. $2.00; E. C. 14-G. % % : N. Y.. He has mail for you. $5.00; George D. Hay, $5.00; A. C. Ray. $1.00; L. W. Hougton. $3.00; H. Paychecks have been held for Dewey D. Howard, 22289. Sankevidt. $1.00; W. S. Roberts, $1.00; Bank. $2.00; J. Schoell. $5.00; L. Bugaover a year in the fourth floor STEVE McCOY Eddie M. Jones, 45281': Bjarne I. Trelford, $1.00; Lionel C. Barnes, jewski. $14.00; M. Makita. $5.00; S. T. mail room of the New York Jensen, 100981; Lewis Jackson, $5.00; Gerald DeMeo. $5.00; Ivan Trel. Johns. $3.00; J. C. Scalph. $2.00; G. E. Get in touch with Leonard Campbell. $3.00; R. E. Evert. $1.00; H. ford, $5.00. Hall, 51 Beaver Street. They 47176. M. Hankee. $5.00; M. J. Leahy. $1.00; Feldblum. His address: 1864 SS SWEETWATER are now being returned and can Fred W. Keenan, 40657. J. Dubrowky, $5.00; R. Kleissle, N. Marovich. $2.00; C. A. Caswell. West 6th Street, Brooklyn 23,* be obtained by contacting the $3.00; J. C. Constant. $5.00; P. Mous- $2.00; W. G. MacDonald. $3.00; W. J. New York. He says the matter Prestridge. $2.00; W. Hare. $2.00; C. is urgent. company offices. Don Dalligan, Lawrence Mclnnes, 44311; J. Holt. $1.00; H. Liles. $3.00; R. L. Robert A. Statham, Peter Veni- A. McDuffie, .46096; T. L. McXXX Miller. $1.00; T. J. Reziyeteb. $1.00; Brayer, 24568. zalos (South Atlantic SS Co.); STANDISH WADDELL A. S. Thurlow. $1.00. Adam Llewellyn (Watermah SS William Gray Moore, 37604; Contact R. D. Wright, 635-llth SS I. SINGER SS JOHN HANSON Corp.); Gilbert E. Muirhegd, and Robert W. Morriss, 23427; Samuel P. B.arclay. $1.00; R. E. Jackson. Avenue, New York City, as he iS Following men have money $1.00: F. Brewton. $1.00; R. W. Camp­ Charles N. Harding (American J. Martin, 39763; John Paul Mor­ due which can be collected at bell. $1.00; L. A. Gardier. $1.00; E. anxious to hear from you. riss, 34305. Pacific SS Corp.); Johannes Hals XXX White Range SS Co., 21 West Sommer, $3.00; C. . Matt, $2.00; B. (Pacific Tankers); and Charles T. T. Nichols, 37899. C. B. SAWYER Smoljan. $1.00; A. Dans. $3.00. Street, New York City: W. Cotton (Delta Line). Andrew L. Oliver, 39198; Melvin C. Foster, $20.13; Wil­ Contact your mother at De SS LAKE GEORGE James J. Chare, 35489; James L. liam P. Hopkins, $13.33; Arthur G. Vesagas, $2.00; H. Dunn. $1.00; Paul Hospital in Norfolk. She is Osborn, 24274. W. C. Ryan, $2.00: A. Perini, $2.00; critically ill. Piebalgs, $27.88; Roy R. Rich­ B. Brackett, $2.00; W. Kemer, $3.00; R. Lewis E. Pope, 46070. ardson, $10.39; Forrest G. Hayes, Vazquez, $1.00: Frank Pages. $1.00; i 3. S. D. A. COCHRAN $4.71; Harry C. Peeler, $23.69; Beorge Taylor. $1.00; C. G. Snodgrass. Albert Richards, 94-G. SIU, A&G District $1.00; John B'andos, $3.00; H. Luhrs. Get in touch with Jack Rich­ William N. Satchfield, 22875; Preben F, Jensen, $7.56. $5.00; P. F. Ackroyd, $1.00; J. Maiso- ards, 213 E. Terr., Kansas City, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. L. N. Strickland, 47138; Alex E. X % X nett, $1.00; Thomson, $2.00; S. M. Wiliiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540, Sullivan, 24280; Walter Charles Mo. MARQUETTE VICTORY Lipschitz, $1.00; J. Price, $1.00;0 J. BOSTON 276 State St.' (Voyage 6-B) 4" i" i" Pozozowski, $2.00; J. McCaslin, $2.00; Sweetser, 123-G; Frank M. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 RUDOLPH HARYASZ D. C. Wilson, $2.00. The following men have Schell, 34780; Conrad D. Shirley, Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Your mother requests that you SS ROSARIO GALVESTON 30S>/i—23rd St. 36227; Frank Stokes, 25905; J. C. vouchers awaiting them in the J. J. Schwabland, $1.00; M. M. Cotty. get in touch with her at 50 Penn Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Stennett, 45515; Herbert L. Accoimting Department of the $2.00; Z. R. Rivera, $1.00; Nils Rich­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Isthmian SS Co., New York City, ardson, $1.00; C. Hughart, $2.00; J. Street, Kingston, Pa. Smith, 31919. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 XXX Solis. $1.00; Wm. D. Rinehart, $2.00; John R. Williams, 31628; James for disputed overtime. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. TOM TOUHY Herbert E. Grant, $2.67; John Wm. Elliott, Jr., $2.00; C. Ramos, E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 O. Wentzell, Jr., 34711; Deward J. Hernandez, $1.00; D. G. MerPlease send Robert Danny NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. C. Wilson, 49820. B. Gunter, $5.35; James C. Mog- $1.00; cado, $1.00; O. Millan, $1.00; E. Vlanes, Joe Alglna, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Kennedy his camera in care of nusson, $4.46; Edward H. Slu- $1.00; R. Kienast, $2.00; George A. John William York, 45742. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the Boston Hall, and let him zewski, $8.57; Richard R. AdamJaeger, $1.00; F. J. Willis, $2.00; J. J. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 X % \ know what you did with YetHerbert, $1.00. son, $17.81; Steve W. Cox, $4.45; PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. Crewmembers who were on man's gear off the Governor SS AZALEA Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 board the following M/V ocean Alfred W. Daines, Jr., $3.34; Carl Kuberski, $5.00; H. Harper. $5.00; Graves. SAN FRANCISCO 88 Third St. E. Seale, $14.48; Melvin Mason, J. A. M. Lamb. $5.00; C. Carcin $1.00; L. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 tugs during the time they sal­ $14.48; Roy H. Ingram, $4.20; Elie. $9.00; J. E. Walker. $1.00; G. C. SAN JUAN. P.R 252 Ponce de Leon vaged -the vessels listed below, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5986 are urged to get in touch with George E. Pickles, $4.45; Wilbus Foley. $5.00; R. W. Easter. $5.00; S. SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn Abe Rapaport at the offices of L. Fowler, $3.56; Jerker T. Nils- Pandelides, $5.00; F. W. Wall, $5.00; W. R. Keenan, $5.00; S. Scutere, $10.00. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ son, $4.20; Peteris Ozolos, $1.05; TAMPA 1809-1811 fl. Franklin St. SS MALDEN VICTORY Anthony Greene, a Seafarer Albert Freund, $3.56; Jesus Alto, R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 way, Room 1711, New York 4, C. B. Welsh, $1.00; B. Soudswaard, for more than eight years, $6.30; Carl V. Silvers, $22.25; $1.00; J. L. Marrero. $1.00; H. W. HEADQUARTERS..51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. New York: who passed away in Le Havre, Michael Cooper, $7.13; Charles HAnover 2-2784 Friedman. $1.00; W. Bilger, $1.00; A. M/V Great Issac France, Oct. 22, 1947, while a Linden, $1.00; M. Rogato. $2.00; D. A. Dispotp, $6.24. SECRETARY-TREASURER Newell, $2.00; F. Panette. $3.00; C. T. crewman aboard an SIU ves­ On February 3, 1947, when Paul HaU 3^ the SS Virginian (being towed The following men have money Ridge. $1.00; O. F. Estby. $3.00; M. W. sel. We miss him very much. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Freberg. $2.00; E. R. Wisham. $1.00; to Brunswick, Georgia) broke awaiting them at the office of E. Mother and Father LIndsey Williams P. Brewer. $2.00; E. M. Christian, away from the Great Issac. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS the Isthmian SS Co., 71 Broad­ $3.00; A. Seeberger. $2.00. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler way, New York City. M/V Farallon Joseph Volpiaa When the SS W. C. Latta was J. Keller, $12.02; - E. Sanders, salvaged and towed to Hampton $8.90; Ciafaghone, $2.22; DrestSUP Roads after the Latta ran out line, $3.11; Evancheck, $1.78; The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Mancke, $6.24; J. Mazzocchi, 1 farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 of fuel. hour. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnslde St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of M/V Farallon XXX Beacon 4336 At the time of the salvaging The following crewmembers their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5tb St. Phone 2599 of the Panamanian flag ship SS have pay vouchers at the New the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SAN FRANCISCO 59 Cloy St Ionian Leader, March 15, 1947. Orleans Office of the Isthmian SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-8363 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU The Ionian Leader was towed SS Company. The vouchers will SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. be held at New Orleans until Viall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 into Norfolk. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Oct. 20, 1948 and, if not called whidi you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 M/V Great Issac Terminal 4-3131 ; for by that time, will be for­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. From March 18 to April 2, warded to the New York office, 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Gt. Lakes District 71 Broadway. son was being salvaged. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. SS William H. Allen To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 M/V Point Vincente (Voyage 12) CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. When leaving Ponte Delgada, Chilinski, Tadeusz, $17.23; SolPhone: Essex 2410 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Hovde, CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging vaag, 01 a a V, $9.54; Main 0147 the SS Kern Hills. Sverre, $11.13; Edwards, Walter address below: DETROIT 1038 Third St. R., $15.37; Zubovich, Steven, M/V Trinidad Head Cadillac 6857 $12.19; Davis, Brice T., $12.72; Name DUI UTH 531 W. Michigan St, When she took over the tow Melrose 41 lO from the M/V Point Vincente Craig, Robert S., $11.13; Lonski, Gerald L., $10.07; Rumion, Al­ Street Address TOLEDO ..^ 615 Summit St. on July 9, 1947, and towed the GarSeld 2112 SS Kern Hills into New York bert Jr., $9,54; Landry, JRubert X; A., $83.48; Morgan, Frank P., City ... State on July 14, 1947. 1 Canadian District $5.30; Robker, Robert C., $3.18; MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Bunker, William W., $4.24; M/V Trinidad Head Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Salvaging the SS Sinclair Beall, Douglas H., $7.95; Morris, Empire 4531 Opaline, which ran aground at George J., $12.72; Basch, Joseph, VANCOUVER 665 HamUtoh St. Book No.. Jr., $2.12; Reskdvac, Pacific 7824 the mouth of Cape Fear River, William $19.08; Hong, Tom, $66.78. January 8, 1948. Niomi DUE SlU HRllS INMEMORIAM Notice To All SIU Members �•••- THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen Friday, October 22, 1948 This Is ThSiOfflcial Ballot For Of Atlantic And Gulf District Officers¥•, •w- - Offklal Ballot For Elocfion Of 1949 Officers Seafarers international Union of North America ATUUmC « GUIF DISTRICT 1948 ELECnON OF OFnCERS FOR 1949 VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER let THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 1948 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In ordor to vote for a ccmdidcrto, mcnk a croA (X) in voting nquore 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 NAME OF ANY MEMBER VWiOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE BLANK SPACE PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE UNDER EACH OFFICE. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the baUoL Ballots mccrked with lead pencU wiU not be counted, MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL SECRETARY-TREASURER Vote for One NEW YORK ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote lor Two • Laron Garabedian, No. 10656 • Jimmie Drawdy. No. 28523 • Paul HaU. No. 190 • Jcnnes PurceU, No. 7802 • Chas. Scofield. No. 21536 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURERS Vote lor Three • Robert Matthews, No. 154 • J. P. Shuler. No. 101 • J. H. Volpian. No. 56 NEW ORLEANS DECK PATROLMAN Vote lor One Walter J. Siekmcmn, No. 7086 D. F. (Dcmny) Byrne. No. 145 BALTIMORE.STEWAROS PATROLMAN Vote lor One • Benhie Gonzalez. No. 125 NEW YORE STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Harvey C. HilL No. 6409 • L (Johnny) Johnstoxt No. 53 • Frank (Sully) Sullivan, No. 2 B NEW ORLEANS ENGINE PATHOLMAN Vote lor. One • AUen J. Cobba. No. 371 • • Ray Gonzales. No. 174 B C. J. (Buck) Stephens. No. 76 Howard Guinier. No. 478 SAVANNAH AGENT Vote lor One BOSTON AGENT Vote lor One • J. Sweeney, No. 1530 • Ernest B. Tilley. No. 75 BOSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor One • E. O. Dakin, No. 180 • Ben Lawson. No. 894 • John R. MarshaU. No. 322 • Daniel J. Sheehan. No. 22856 • • BALTIMORE ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote lor One NEW YORK AGENT Vole lor One • Teddy BaSC^wskL No. 7391 • Freddie Stewart No. 4935 • G. (Tex) Suit No. 6951 • John Ward, No. 21311 B B NEW YORK DECK PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Carl (Red) Gibbs, No. 2341 • Louis Goffin. No. 4526 • E. (Sldppy) Guszczynsky, No. 3100 A. W. (Andy) Gowder. No. 36884 William 17 (610) BranUey. No. Ill • Duke (Red) Halt No. 23886 • Chcales Starling, No. 6920 • Herman Troxclair, No. 6743 B B GALVESTON AGENT Vote lor One TAMPA AGENT Vote lor One • Ray White. No. 57 • • John S. WilUams, No. 7161 B B • Jim Sheehan. No. 306 • Gustav V. Thobe. No. 40164 B • • Max A, Beck, No. 937 • W. (Curly) Rentz, No. 26445 B BALTIMORE DECK PATROLMAN Vole lor One • Elbert Hogge. No. 3168 • L (Blondie) Johnson, No. tOB Col Tcnmer, No. 44 fl MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor Two • Robert Jordan. No. 71 O Wm. (Red) Morris, No. 264 • E. R, (Snuffy) Smith, 20057 B B NEW ORLEANS AGENT Vote lor One • BS Keith Alsop. No. 7311 , GALVESTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor One MOBILE AGENT Vote isr One BALTIMORE AGENT Vote lor One B • • PHILADELPHIA AGENT Vote lor One Joe Algina, No. 1320 NEWORLEANS STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote lor One Earl (Bull) Sheppard. No. 203 • • James DeWto, No. 185 • Jack KeUy, No. 10 O D Jeff Morrison, No. 34213 Ray Sweeney. No. 20 • James L Tucker. No. 2209 B SAN JUAN AGENT ' Vote lor One • Dan Butts. No. 190 • Salvador Colls. No. 21085 • Leonard Craddock, No. 25822 • CHas. B. Martin, No. 16 i B IM Study It Carefully- And Be Sure YOU Vote Its Your IkiM — Keep It Streng! y^l � 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 22, 1948 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. X, No. 43 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 61 CANDIDATES QUALIFY FOR 33 A&G POSTIONS 2 NRLRB DECISIONS PUT T-H SQUEEZE ON LABOR CITIES SERVICE ORDERED TO FILE NLRB BRIEF COMPARSION WITH OTHER MARITIME UNIONS PROVES WISDOM OF SEAFARERS POLICIES SURVIOR OF BARTRAM BLAST HAILS GAINS SEAFARER WON FOR SEAMEN SIU CREW FIDS THINGS ARE OIL RIGHT COAST STRIKE SLOWS SHIPPING IN BALTIMORE CONDITIONS GOOD FRO GALVESTON RATED MEN MOBILE SHIPPING TAKES A SLIGHT TURN FOR BETTER NEW A&G TRANSPORTATION RULE GIVES NEEDED BOOST TO PHILLY HOSPITAL CASES AND BACK DATED SHIPPING CARDS PORT NEW YORK PASSES THROUGHT ANOTHER WEEK OF SLOW SHIPPING BOSTON GETS TWO PAYOFFS-BOTH ARE SMOOTH RUMORS OF MORE SHIPS HAVE PUERTO RICO HOLDING BREATH SHIPBOARD INJURY QUESTIONS CLARIFIED PICTURES AND BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES VOTING PERIOD:NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 21 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORTS ON QUALIFICATIONS EVERY MEMBER SHOULD CAST HIS VOTE SEAFARER CREW ON ARIZPA RESCUES TRIP FROM FROM FOUNDERED BRITISH YACHT HOMER MEN GIVE NI NEWSMAN LOWDOWN ON STORMS AT SEA PATROLMAN PROVIDES TAXI FOR INJURED DEER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/22/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b5463179f04fe5047620acf0a0997c0f.PDF 6f4f30fe7d7794fa5a0516293eaf7290 PDF Text Text Official OrgaUt Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA •NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15. 1948 VOL. X Nominothns Bud; Voting Begins On November 1 No. 42 TALLY CbMMlTTEE MEMBERS Credentials and technical qual­ ifications of meqibers who have been placed in nomination for offices in the Atlantic and Gulf District elections next month are now being checked at Headquar­ ters. The nominating period, which ran for a month, ended last Friday, Oct. 8. As soon as the checking pro­ cess is completed, the names and photographs of all candidates who will appear on the ballot, will be published in the SEA­ FARERS LOG, along' with the offices they are seeking. In ad­ dition, a brief autobiographical sketch will accompany each can­ didate's photo to help acquaint the members with the men who wish to represent them in 1949. Balloting will begin on Nov. *1, and will continue for two months, ending December 31. Membership OKs $10 Assessment By 88 Percent NEW YORK—Overwhelming approval of a tendollar assessment to build the Atlantic and Gulf District's General Fund was registered by the SIU membership in the referendum which ended on Oct. 8. With completion of the ballot count on Wednes­ day, the Headquarters Tally Committee announced that a landslide of "Yes" votes—88 percent of the votes cast—pointed up the fact that the member­ ship heartily endorsed the move"? t o bolster t h e organization ^ $10.00^assessment to build the General strength of the Seafarers. Fund?" Elected at the New York regu­ A heavy turnout of voters was lar membership meeting Oct. 6, recorded in the early days of the six-ii;an •tally committee be­ the balloting period, which gan the careful process of vote started Sept. 8. Voting was counting Monday morning, Oct. brisk in aU ports throughout the 11. 30 days alloted to the referen­ Record majorities in favor of dum in accordance with provi­ the assessment were chalked up sions of the Union Constitution. in all A&G ports, with the ex­ The referendum stemmed from ception of Boston and San Juan. a resolution introduced by 37 In all other ports the assessment New Orleans Seafarers calling was favored by percentages for a balloting of the member­ ranging from 81.1 in Savannah ship on the question of a ten-dol­ Four of fhe Seafarers elected at last Wednesday night's to 95.5 in San Francisco. lar assessment. The resolution, membership meeting to count referendum ballots on the HEAVY TURNOUT strongly recommended the build­ General Fund assessment, which carried by almost 90 percent. Balloting preferences by the ing of the General Fund as Left to right are J.' Pacheco, Sam LuttrelL J. Murphy and membership were expressed in necessary to implement the SIU Frank Smith. The other two men on the committee were not the form of "Yes" or "No" votes policy of being prepared for all available when photo was taken. in answer to the question: "Are future problems affecting the general welfare. Seafarers in all ports ac­ claimed the forward-looking move of their New Oxdeans Brothers and adopted the resolu­ NEW YORK — The District I comfortable spotlight thi'own on ILGWU's Dress Joint Board. and they would immediately be tion by lax-ge majorities. As Attorney's office, which two them by the ILGWU's dx'ive In their organizing, the men made available. recommended in .the resolution, '•'We shall seek any early ap­ the Secretary-Treasurer then set weeks ago promised the AFL In­ against shops opex-ating under worked jointly with committees of union-busting of ILGWU people. None of the pointment with the District At­ machinery in motion that led to ternational Ladies Garment protection men was picketing at the time. torney to discuss with him the the start of balloting on the Workers Union it would press goons. Terror in the garment district They were standing in small incidents today." vigorously to root out racketeers question Sept. 8. Hochman said further that the px-eying on the industry, pulled came to a halt with the appear­ groups in the street. They were MOVE HAILED a sharp about face this week by ance of Seafarers on the picket- taken in vans to the DA's office ILGWU would continue asking Membership opinion of the the Seafarers for aid as pickets. rounding up union pickets, all of lines. Because the majority of for questioning. New Orleans resolution hailed Later, five members of the "We consider them good union whom are members of the Sea­ its members are women and the fund-building as foresighted farers International Union aiding eldexly men, the gax-ment union Di-ess Joint Board were also men," the ILGWU official said. In the SEA­ The currexit situation ixi the and essential. the ILGWU's curreill organizing called oil the Seafarers fox Ixelp also questioned. FARERS LOG of Sept. 3, oldAt the offices of the ILGWU, garment industry is the second drive against racketeer-protected in conducting the ox-ganizing timer Carl Cowl was among Work on some 30 non-union out­ officials were shocked at the time that gangster elements have non-union jobbers. (Continued on Page 3) All but nine of the Seafarers fits, most of which are in West DA's turn-about attitude. Shoi-tly been the object of attack by the ' were released after questioning 35th Street. Up to the time Sea­ after the raid, Julius Hochman, garment wox'ker's union. The by the DA's office. Those held farers appeared on the scene, general manager of the Dress ILGWU won considex'able px'aise were later freed in $1,000 bail, sti-ong arm men had been ter­ Joint Board, issued the following and prestige in all quarters in the late Thirties when it was and are to be questioned further rorizing the garment workers at statement to the press: responsible for the clean-up of will. "We are surprised by the by a grand jury. The District Attorney's raid 'round-up' of our pickets by the "Murder, Inc.," an organization In alert trade union circles, the took place Thui'sday, Oct. 8 in District Attorney's office. We of ruthles parsasites headed by sudden turn in developments was the 35th Street area, between informed the District Attorney, the notorious Lepke and Gurrah, Shipping circles buzzed last viewed as one packed with great Eighth and Ninth Avenues. At when we last saw him with re­ pi-eying on industx-y and labor week when a Maritime Commis­ danger for all organized labor. 10:30 a.m., 20 detectives, acting gard to our charges against alike. It appeared quite obvious that sion examiner recommended that on orders from District Attorney racketeering in the industry, that SIMILARITY the men were being hauled up the "gi-andfather rights" of any Frank Hogan, began rounding up if he wanted to see or question Incidents of terror in the past shipping line in an established to serve as goats. With absolutely the Seafarers, who were serving any of our officers or any of our few months markedly similar to nothing against them tha^ would as paid organizers for the pickets, to notify us to that effect those perpetrated by the "Mur­ trade be given top consideration hold water under democraticallyif the line applies for a govern­ der" gang touched off the ment subsidy. .administered justice, the men are ILGWU's drive on the hood­ clearly victims of a local witch The recommendation was made lum-protected anti-union gar­ hunt. in the case of the application of ment shops. In the opinion of many trade The particular mystery to ob­ the Pacific Argentine Brazil line, unionists, who recall the infam­ According to the law, all draft registrants, when leaving a Pope & Talbot subsidiaxy op­ servers who have been watching ous Palmer raids of the 1920's, the country, must notify their Selective Service Boards, tmd erating from West Coast ports to the garment industry situation is conviction of any one of the give the following information: (1) the name of the ship they Brazil and the River Plate. If the DA's failure to take any Seafarers could touch off a large are on; (2) the name of the company operating the ship; (3) steps against the racketeering the Maritime Commission acscale series of anti-union moves the port from which they are departing; and (4) the approxi­ element, despite his previous c e p t e d the recommendation, throughout the nation on the mate length of the trip. which it might or might not do, loud proclamations that he would fliinsiest pretexts, sole purpose of This is important, for the Union cannot supply this in­ a precedent would be established not tolerate terrorism. which would be to wreck the or­ formation and, without it, the Draft Board may feel you are Although indictments were re­ to be followed, should such unganized labor movement. attempting to evade them, and issue induction papers. subsidized lines as Alcoa, Water­ turned against two of four goons The sudden change in attitude man and Isthmian ask for gov­ The dates set aside for draft registration have passed, but who invaded the Dress Joint by the District Attorney's office ernment. hacking, shipping men 18 through 25 year-old seamen who have been out on ships Board offices and beat up several came as a complete surprise to were saying. have five days in which to register after reaching a U.S. port. union officials sevex-al weeks ago, those forces interested in seeing Naturally, other lines wei-e If the seaman lives in the port reached, he should register the District Attorney still has the garment industry swept clean at the board nearest his home; if not, he can get the address not arrested either of them. Re­ fighting PAB's application, and of hoodlum elements that have of the nearest board from the Dispatcher in the SIU Hall. ports from the DA's office say there was no indication as to been freely reaping a harvest what the Commission would do. For men hitting New York, the following are the ad­ they are not in New York. through terroristic tactics. dresses of draft boards easily accessible from the Union Hall: In fact, after the DA^s initial Apparently, "grandfather The round-up came as a result 80 Lafayette Street, Manhattan (near City Hall), and 44 promises to bear down on the rights" are not an issue in the of complaints made by two large Court Street, Brooklyn (near Boro Hall). racketeers, his policy has shifted Bernstein case whose status is non-union operators, who have still undetermined. been trying to get out of the un(Continued on ?»ge 3) DA Buries Racket Prebe—Turns On Unions 'Grandfather Rights' May Influence MC's Policy On Suhsldles Attention^ Draft Registrants! ' .fft -V a » u g ^ ij J a 'I » a » • » B » « J a f f •» 'I it ^ ,7 It It tt .7 :( I) f! •/ ;( 't 't .( tM a f I" i ' ' ' '! M r f M J C * 1/ �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 15, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantifc and Gnlf 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 Battened Down The SIU is setting out on a two-year voyage as a well-stored ship fully secured for sea. For one thing, there is the new contract. Its twoyear life establishes the length of the voyage. Its wage clauses, its manning scale guarantee and other provisions •establish the conditions under which the Union will sail. And it looks like smooth sailing. For another thing, there is the new assessment for the General Fund. If nothing else points to smooth sail­ ing, the assessment does. The new dollars in the Union's account mean stable operations in all ports at all times. Never will there be any difficulty in accomplishing the Union's daily routine which is financed by the General Fund. To carry out the figure, the assessment will act as a gyro-stabilizer if we encounter heavy seas. The SIU thus goes into what may be another period of painful readjustment for the entire American Mer­ chant Marine better equipped than any other maritime union. The membership can be proud of their foresight. If the storm, comes, they are ready for it. Who Blew The Whistle? Last week, the police and the District Attorney of New York suddenly took the heat off the racketeers who have been infesting the city's garment industry, and turned on the unions—the International Ladies Garment ^Workers and the Seafarers, who have been battling the return of "Murder, Inc." to power. In a move that had no legal or moral justification, a score or more of detectives swooped into West 3 5 th Street and arrested 42 Seafarers employed as organizers by the ILGWU. The 42 seamen were picked up for "questioning " Nine of them were released under bail for grand jury "investigation," and the remaining 33 were let go. The point is that the 42 SIU seamen were grabbed not because they were doing anything illegal, but because they were seamen, and members of a militant union which was aiding another union in a struggle with gang­ sters. They were organizing the unorganized. Not even the Taft-Hartley Act forbids that. Apparently the 42 Seafarers, particularly the nine bound over for further questioning, are the first victims of a new local witch hunt. If so, it looks good for the. uniofi-busters not only in New York but elsewhere. lii-'' 8h. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC.. REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912. AND MARCH 3. 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published weekly at General Post Office, New York 1. N. Y.. for October I. 1948. 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 Novlck. who. 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 daily paper, the circulation), etc.. of the afore­ said publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912. as amended by the Act of March 3. 1933. embodied in sec­ tion 537. Postal Laws and Regiilatinns. printed 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, 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. Editor, George Novick. 51 Beaver St.. Now York. N. Y. 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 stock­ holders owning or holding one per cent of more of total amount 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 these of each individual member, must be given.) Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic & Gulf District. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y.. Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort­ gagees, and other sceurity holders own­ ing or holding I per cent of more ol 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, ii any. .contain not only the list of stock­ holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relatluit. the imiite of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also aphs contain that the said two paragrar statements embraci'ng "affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circum­ stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock a'nd se­ curities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, assosiation, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. 5. That the average number of copies each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or other­ wise. to paid subscribers during the twelve months preceding the date shown above is 32.340. (Signed) GEORGE NOVlCK. Editor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October. 1948. ROSE S. ELDRICE, Notary Public. (My com­ mission expires March 30. 1950. So iar as the seamen involved are concerned, none of them is a "first-tripper," All of them have been around. They, like all SIU oldtimers and many younger Seafarers, saying, in effect, that the Seafarers might as well turn have met up with union-busters and their legal guardians commie—because look what happens to such non-commie before, and broken cops' clubs with their heads—in­ unions as the ILGWU and the SIU. creasing local taxes. They ask no favors. Of course, this commie hack was writing nonsense. So far as the labor movement in New York and Seafarers know too much about commies. They have across the country is concerned, the arrest of the seamen spent 10 long years fighting the commies on the water­ front, while a lot of people who would like to forget must be viewed as the forerunner of things to come. their pasts played footsie with the commies. If union organizers are to be picked up by cops for But the situation demonstrates how the police and organizing, not a union in the nation is safe. the bosses by their blundering tactics feed grist into the Meanwhile, the union-busters played into the hands commie mill. of the commies as usual. The commies are always ready The main fact is that the SIU will not be beaten to take advantage of anything they can twist for their by any such hard-timing. As usual, the SIU will fight to own use. improve the wages and conditions of seamen, and will This week, one of the commies' leading hatchetmen lend a hand when other honest, non-communist unions 3vas pounding away on his typewriter as hard as he could. need help. Personals JACK MAURIER or MIKET TOINER Please send me your address, as I would ^like to send you the money I owe you. John Crews, 260 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama. 4) ib $ FRANCISCO MIGUE Your father wishes to hear from you. ^ 4. it, 4. ANGELO MORENO Call Junior She!ton at Circle 7 2005, New York City. 4- 4" 4" MANUEL PASOS S. E. Sampliner wants you to communicate with him. You can reach him through Aba Rapaport, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ way, New York City. ' 4- 4- 4ROBERT CARRASGO Get in touch with your father,. 4 4-4. WILLIAM T. PRESLEY Write to your mother in care of Fred Diggers, Route 1, Box I, Dyersburg, Tenn. Very impor­ tant. 4. 4 4. MICKEY Mrs. David Melendy, your sis­ ter, wants you to know that she is living at South Londonderry, Vermont—Box 428. 4 4 4 LAWRENCE EDWARDS Contact your mother, Mrs, L. Edwards, 9406 Edwards Avenue, Cleveland 6, Ohio, regarding your tax. 4 4 4 WILFORD "DICK" TRACY Thomas "Dixie" Mason would like for you to get in touch witlli him; His address is 332 Unionstreet, Jackson, Michigan. �Friday, October 15. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three VICTIMS OF DA'8 SWITCH IN GARMENT RACKET PROBE DA Takes Heat Off Racketeers, Tarns On Unions (Contimicd from Page I) and -bears a striking parallel to the policy laid down by the Hearst papers in New York which have taken up the cudgels for the anti-union elements in the garment industry, with com­ plete disregard for their gang­ ster taint. A very clear answer to the District Attorney's action came from the SIU, which issued a statement shortly after the shocking "round-up" occurred. Reaffirming its intention of sup­ porting the ILGWU "in its at­ tempt to rid the dress industry of open shop racketeers and gangsters," the Seafarers said it would not be frightened away by the District Attorney. "If the city administration is really interested in promoting industrial peace in the garment area, it should crack down on the hired thugs employed by the open shop operators who have terrorized the garment workers for years," the SIU statement said. Referendum Passes By 88 Penent A sudden switch in tactics of the New York District Attorney's office has resulted in nine Seafarers being booked pending further questioning by Grand Jury. They were employed as organizers by International Ladies Garment Workers Union, which is trying to sign up non­ union jobbers operating with strong arm support of union-busting- racketeers. The nine were the only ones held of 42 Seafarers who were hustled to DA's office for "questioning." Five ILGWU officials were also interrogated. Targets of the DA's witch hunt, all of whom were released on bail, are: Joseph Carroll, Carl Carlson, Louis Holliday, Ervin Moyd, Herman Whistmant, Gene Daniels, William Armstrong, Jack Turner and Thomas Gower. Union Actions Pulled Seamen Out Of Slavery By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Service Representative Everything else has been added by the unions. The law can be read in about 10 minutes, so you can see for yourself. Let's run through the law briefly. It says that on any American flag vessel of 100 tons or more, with some exception, seamen in each department must be divided into three watches, except that on a tug or barge making a voyage*of less than 600 miles they may be divided into two watches. In an emergency, as any sea­ man knows, everybody works as long as is necessary, a point pro­ vided for both in the law and in union contracts. The law specifically authorizes the Master of a ship to call life­ boat drill any time he wants to —which, of course, is just what those Isthmian skippers used to do. / It says that no seaman shall be required to do any unnecessary work on Sundays, or on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Christmas, wh'ile the vessel is safe in port. The union-busters are fond o: saying that seamen don't need unions because they are amply protected by federal laws. Of course, the people who voice such statements never sailed an unorganized ship. They never went out East on an Isth­ mian ship under the "Isthmian bible" a couple of years ago. Nor are they riding Cities Service tankers these days for an invigorating breath of salt air. They've never gone up against a bucko Mate or Chief Engi­ neer. It is true that there are Fed­ eral laws "protecting" seamen. Measured by 19th century stand­ ards, they do afford a fair bit of protection by guaranteeing at least a three-watch system un­ der most circumstances, a couple of holidays and Sundays off in poit, and one or two other things. However, the Federal protec­ tion sets the very minimum 80-HOUR WEEK standards under which life at In other words, the law allows sea would be barely tolerable. It 56-hour work week at sea. is the unions, with the SIU set­ In practice, the company-minded ting the pace, which have made officers of non-union ships some­ seafaring a dignified profession. times work men 70 to 80 hours OS, FOR INSTANCE a week without overtime, claim­ If anybody doubts this, let him ing that the safety of the ship take a trip on a Cities Service is af stake. tanker, as hundreds of Seafarers For violations of the law, the have in the campaign to bring owner may be fined 500 dollars that company under the SIU and the seamen may be paid off. banner. On a Cities Service ship That's your Federal protection. he will have all the protection Of course there are other laws, the Federal statutes will give but they are highly technical and him—and nothing else. per^in more to procedures than That is why Cities Service will to protection. Now look at the SlU's new be under SIU contract one of these days. When that day two-year dry-cargo agreement. comes, all credit will be due the That's where the real protection Organizers who sailed these ships is to be found. under non-union conditions. For instance. Federal law does not guarantee a full rhanning Let's see just how much "pro­ scale. All the government says tection" a seaman does get from is that the men aboard must be Federal law. If you will look those "essential" to sail the ship. at Title 46, Section 673 of the Very few men are "essential" United States Code Annotated, to move a ship. Captain ratings you will find out. It's not much. might be unnecessary, by a nar­ row interpretation. That is why the Negotiating Committee in­ sisted on a guaranteed , manning scale for each type of vessel when they were getting the new contract. Look at some of the other things that the Union has won. First there is overtime. Then there is penalty wprk, not to mention penalty cargo. You'll find no mention of these matters in the law. They are Union victories. SHORT WEEK The law allows a 56-hour week at sea, a 48-hour week in port. In contrast, the SIU contract says 44 hours at sea, 40 hours in port. The law says nothing about officers doing the crew's work. The Union contract bars this practice. And there are dozens of other points which illustrate the advantage of the union con­ tract over the law. Above all, the Union contract calls for the orderly settlement of beefs. On a non-union ship, a beef seldom is even heard, much less lettled. In fact, the chances are that a man who voices a complaint will be fired in the first port and blackballed. We could go on about the dif­ ferences between a seaman's rights under Federal statute and his rights under union contract, but most of the oldtimers know them already. They struggled hard to win the union wages and conditions which Seafarers now enjoy, and knew what they were doing. If any of the younger members have any doubts about the value of their SIU contract, they can learn it by taking a trip or two on an un-organized vessel. The difference between Federal protection and SIU protection will be driven home—and hard. (Continued from Page I) several Brothers voicing their support of the measure. In the past two years," Cowl said, "the organization—by prac­ ticing operating economies and by developing more efficient machinery—has been able to pull the General Fund out of the red." If the assessment were to be adopted, he pointed out at the time, "it would double our op­ erating and organizational fund immediately.' The economies and efficiencies which have success­ fully brought us out of the hole can be maintained while the Fund itself is doubled for more intensive organizational work." SIU SECURITY A considerable measure of support for the assessment pro­ posal came from Union oldtimera who vigorously stressed the urgency of making the Union more secure at every point. In strengthening the General Fund the assessment will enable the Union to increase organizing activity and bring in more jobs for all hands. The Union wiU be in a favorable position to seek that objective because of the "breathing period" afforded by the new two-year contracts. Serving on the Tally Commit­ tee were Sam Luttrell, Deck De­ partment; Frank Smith, Engine; J. Murphy, Deck; J. Pachecc Stewards; D. Mease, Stewards, and Lars Hillertz, Engine. RETIRING ROOKS Members who forward their membership books to the New York Hall for retire­ ment are urged to mark the envelope with the notation "Atieniiea: 6ih floor," in ©ri­ der to insure quicker hand­ ling of the matter. Marking of the envelope in the manner advised above will save time and will result in prompt return of the book to the sender. Voting In Genera! Fund Referendum PORT •. PERCENTAGE YES NO YES NO VOID TOTAL Boston New York Savannah Mobile Tampa New Orleans Galveston Norfolk Baltimore San Francisco Puerto Rico Philadelphia 54 1300 • 43 188 99 ,389 48 181 540 170 47 134 55 136 10 41 15 38 6 12 31 8 53 22 44 12 2 3 1 8 1 2 9 1 153 1448 55 232 115 435 55 195 580 178 100 157 49.5 90.5 81.1 82.0 86.8 91.1 88.9 93.8 94.6 95.5 47.0 85.9 50.5 . 9.5 18.9 18.0 13.2 8.9 11.1 6.2 5.4 4.5 53.0 14.1 Grand Total 3193 427 83 3703 88.2 11.8 \ �Page Four -T Is E S E A F A R E R S L .O G . Friday* October 15* 1948 WHAT ttmiiK., QUESTION: What personal qualifications do you think a man elected to Union office should have in order to successfully perform his duties? • LESLIE WILSON. Messman; 1 think that any man holding Union office must have some­ thing on the ball, besides meet­ ing the qualifications necessary under the Constitution. A Union official has to have a personality that will help him mix with the men. He should know that there is more to settling beefs than just laying down the law. By this I mean that he must have some tact, and bo able to make the guys understand why a cer­ tain rule is to be followed. That's the way. we get harmony. He should realize, too. that he's in office to serve the membership's interests—not his own. DANIEL CLIFFORD, Cookr RAY GRIFFITH. FWT: Anybody running for a Union office should have the seameifs slant of things. In other words he should understand the ship­ board problems, the needs of the men and how they can be solved. It's pretty clear that you can't just have anybody in a Union position of responsibility. A Union official must be able to command the respect of the men he represents, and he must also have their complete confidence. Also, he should be a determined person, sure of what he is doing. He must know the score other­ wise. no matter how hard he works, it'll come to nothing. • ~ ' A. (Red) CAMPBELL. Bosun: It's not possible to always First of all. I'd say that a can­ Well, one of the most impor­ know the personality make-up of didate for any Union office tant personal qualifications, to the men for whom one is voting, should be sufficiently interested my mind, is that he must be but from reading the LOG and in the Union to acquaint himself honest. And. almost as impor­ getting an idea of the men's fully with the requirements of tant. is that he be the kind of a Union records.^ it is somewhat his rating. Also he should know fellow who isn't afraid to work. easier to decide on the men one completely the Union constitu­ I certainly wouldn't want to see wishes to serve. I believe the tion, the Shipping Rules and the a lazy man in office. Some of men we elect should be able to contracts. A man who wants to the duties of Union office some­ get along with others, this can be. serve his Union ought to be alert times require long hours of hard determined from his previous and on his toes, and always on work. The duties of a Union of­ Union activity. We definitely the lookout for improvements in ficial also make it necessary for don't want gashounds or anyone shipping conditions. He certainly a man to be cool and level­ else in that category. In addi­ ought to ask lots of questions so headed. These qualities make it tion, a man holding down a Union position should be capable he will know all about foreign much easier for beefs to be of handling both Union men and ports, and thus be able to warn settled in a sound way and leave company officials. the men of conditions there. everybody feeling satisfied. J ' V ^ — A ' iilll iiiJ E. F. LAMB. 3rd Cook: He should be a guy with an easy disposition who can get along with all the men. He should also be able to under­ stand the men and their prob­ lems so that when they have a beef, he'll know what it's all about. Of course, you can't ex­ pect a man to understand every guy or be able to get along with everybody, but a Union official must at least be patient with all the men and remember that he is frying to give them service. A guy with Union responsibility should be honest. That's the least we can expect of any man. especially one who has the trust of his Brothers. E. LEINONEN, OUer: JOHN HIGGINS. AB: TOM HONG. Deck Engineer: MARTIN BLUM. MM; ABE GOLDFARB; AB: If we need a Patrolman to come down to the ships to settle beefs, he should be an oldtimer with ten years at sea. anyway. He must know the contract of course, but he must know the ships and the problems of the men who sail them, before he can really understand any sea­ going contract, no matter how plainly it is written. Then he must have the kind of person­ ality that is not awed by brass, but can stand up to all the offi­ cers and company representa­ tives when the crew is right. And. for that matter, he has got to be able to tell the crew off when they are wrong, too. The men holding down the elective positions in the Atlantic & Gulf District should be men of good character with strong personalities. They .should be able to handle men and make order out of the confusion that so often surrounds a payoff. They should be a clean-cut men. hon­ est and reliable. No performers should be entrusted with the guarding of our contracts and conditions. At the same time, the officials should be men who are well liked by the crews and not give the impression of lord­ ing over them. I don't expect supermen. I only-want men who will do their best. Besides having zdl the qualifi­ Of course an SIU official should ihave firm knowledge of cations required by the Constitu­ the Union and its agreements and tion. a man running for Union possess level-headedness. so as to office must be the right kind of be able to handle men and get a guy for the job he is seeking. along with them. He also should He should be a good fellow, the have a reputation from his sail­ kind that is able to work with ing days of being one of the the membership and who is able boys. At the same time he must to win their respect and confi­ be allowed the normal failings of dence. Any man' in. Union office everyone (he wouldn't be human, should understand that all hands otherwise) but have a steady must be treated alike; therefore, character. Many men have some he must be impartial in his deal­ of the qualifications, but the men ings with the men. This doesn't best suited for positions of re­ mean he has to be an easy guy. sponsibility in the SIU should. I believe, possess all of them. We because a Union officieil has to want the best men possible at ,be firm. He should be firmF—but he should be fair. the helm. �Frid«r' Odebtt is; 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Rated Men Find Good Shipping In Galveston Page Hve Phony Jokesters Mar Good Trips For Shipmates By KEITH ALSOP By WM. (Curly) RENTZ GALVESTON — The increase in grain cargoes in this Texas port continued through last week and shipping, therefore, is good. Although there are plenty of non-rated men on the beach, it appears that we will be in need of rated men in the com­ ing week. Two ships, one tanker and one freighter, paid off in this area last week. The SS Michael, a T-2 tanker belonging to J. B. Carras, Inc., paid off in Port Ar­ thur on Wednesday and the SS George Prentice, a Waterman job, held a payoff in Houston the following day. All beefs were minor ones and were set­ tled at the payoffs. BALTIMORE — Shipping has been a little better in this port. •While we had only four actual sign-ons last week, a lot of the ships in transit took replace­ ments which helped a good bit. One thing that has held us down has been the West Coast beef. We have four Calmar ships and a number of Isthmians wait­ ing to get back on their intercoastal runs. There was plenty of trouble on the six ships we paid off. Most of it was provided by a couple of practical jokers on the Robin Trent and the Felix Grundy. The wiseacre on the Trent just. made things inconvenient for everybody.. The character on the Grundy endangered the health if not the very lives of everyone aboard by his caper. WHAT JOKES? On the Trent, the Purser put out a customs paper for every crewman to sign. He left it in the messhall where some very smart lad proceeded to sit down and sign a series of silly names. Oh what a smart chap! But this trick was childish compared to what the funnyman on the Grundy pulled. Let's get back to that customs paper with the phony names. When somebody did the same thing about a year ago here in Baltimore, the ship involved was held up three weeks. Three whole weeks! The ship just lay in the stream with nobody going ashore. The joke was over long before the end of the third week, you can be sure. We'll see how this one works out. One wise guy certainly can foul up an otherwise good ship. What is more, this is the kind of beef the Union can do' very little about. So was the business on the Grundy. Just why anybody would think it funny to put lye in the sugar beats us. Yet that is just what somebody on the Grundy did. Of course, a couple of men got their lips burned before the "joke" was discovered. The Steward got his burned too, be­ cause he tasted the sugar when the Captain asked him too. It was plain luck that nothing worse happened. The Patrolman drank his coffee without sugar; when he was aboard. GOOD SKIPPER We have to hand it to the Captain of the Grundy. At first he was going to call in the FBI and the Coast Guard and every­ body else. Then he realized that the SIU was as anxious to reach the bottom of the matter as he was, and turned it over to us. Well, we will get to' the bot­ tom of it. We know when it was done and some day we'll find out who did it. Whoever it was will be in for a very hard time. If he was trying to square a personal grudge, he sure picked the wrong way to do it. If you have a grudge, call the man out on the dock and give him a beating or be beaten like a man. Don't burn out the mouths and stomachs of the whole crew witl;i chemicals. It's a thing like this, that gives the Coast Guard a chance to pounce. Don't forget, the Coast Guard is always ready to take • over, or thinks it is anyway. Here's hoping that the assess­ ment passed with a bang! Mobile Sees Shipping Lift After Bad Time By CAL TANNER worked over. The men came to the Hall and reported to the Patrolmen. The three of them returned and the men were re­ hired, plus the payment of sub­ sistence for the meals lost and a night's lodging. The ship then sailed with the men aboard. The Maiden Creek, skippered by our "old Pal" Morgan Hiles, came in from the coast on what was supposed to be a run job, but when she arrived here orders came to send her to Hamburg with a load of nitrate, so the crew paid off with transportation and we shipped aboard a new crew. Voting on the Referendum for the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment ended on the eighth, with a large majority of the bookmen in Mobile doing their duty at the polls. The talk around here points to a very large "yes" vote. On the labor scene here, every­ thing seems to be quiet with the exception of the Marine Cooks and Stewards strike against the shipyards. The strike ended yes­ terday when an injunction was granted the yai'ds against the CIO Cooks. I Some of the SIU salts on the beach here at the moment in­ clude Homer Starling, Eddie Pat­ terson, Otis Davenport, J. W. Oberry, L. Holbrook, R. Bunch, Mike "Hynes, J. W. Demouy, J. H. Jones, J. P. Morton, Malcolm Cieutat, W. E. Morse, Claude Hollings, A. W. Gowder, E. Bowers, Charlie Kimball, G. W. Pederson and J. T. Tighe. MOBILE — Shipping in the port of Mobile continues at a very slow pace with only three payoffs and two sign-ons for the week, one sign-on, the 'Monarch of The Sea, being on continuous articles. The other signon was the Maiden Creek. Pay­ offs were the Steel Ranger, Isth­ mian; Monarch of The Seas and Maiden Creek, Waterman. One thir\g we'd like to pass For the week we shipped a along before closing: total of fifty-four bookmen and The hospitals will not take TWO SIGN-ONS eleven permits. We also had you in unless you have a dis­ Likewise, there were two around fifteen or twenty relief charge of less than ninety days, sign-ons during the period, with jobs on the harbor tugs in port, emergencies excepted. During the SS Michael signing on at all of which helped out quite a the past week we had several the point of payoff, and the SS bit. Brothers turned down at the Two ships in transit here this Thomas Cresap crewing up in hospital, because their discharges Galveston. Here, too, the beefs week were the Daniel Lowndale were too old. We managed to were of a minor nature and of Waterman and the Nathaniel have them admitted by explain­ B. Palmer of Mar-Trade, one of were handled at the sign-ons. ing to the surgeon in charge that An unorganized vessel, the the new tanker companies signed shipping was exceptionally poor Winter Hill of the Cities Service up a short time ago. and some of the men had not The shipping picture for the fleet, called in this area during been able to ship in sixty or coming week looks a little bet­ the past week. seventy days. At the last regular member­ ter, however, with both Alcoa If you go to a hospital and ship meeting in this port the and Waterman due to have ships are turned down because your in for payoffs and sign-ons. One membership discussed a timely discharge is too old, contact your topic and one of importance to of the reasons for the slow ship­ Agent and he will see if some­ the Union—the comifig elections ping is the fact that Alcoa hasn't thing can to worked out for you. in which- officials will be nam­ had a ship in here recently and that hurts—as they are one of ed for the year 1949. the biggest operators out of this WEEKLY SESSIONS port. In line with the recommenda­ This week's payoffs weren't as By EDDIE BENDER tions of the recent Emergency smooth as they have_ been for the Agents Conference, this port is past couple of months but, all in A man who is four months ruling on men who have gone holding education meetings all, they weren't too bad. On in arrears in dues and assess­ more than 12 months in arrears every Tuesday. The sessions are the Steel Ranger were the usual ments, and who was not properly in their dues and assessments. mighty interesting, and there is run of Isthmian beefs, all of registered for shipping before go­ Such men are automatically sus­ broad participation on the part which were settled to the satis- ing into arrears, is—according to pended, and they may not be of the membership. Aside from faction of the crew. She had the membership ruling—subject reinstated. Such men have no the value of this program to all been out since April and and the to a $25 fine, in addition to the one to blame but themselves. hands, it seems to us that some beefs had accumulated. fact that he must pay up all The only excuse in these cases pretty constructive ideas ought MATE CURBED such arrears before shipping, or that are acceptable to the Head­ to come out of the proceedings. The Monarch of The Seas did registering for shipping or before quarters Reinstatement Com­ Another phase of the Union's not have any overtime beefs, but retiring his book. mittee (again upon the direction program that is being pressed to the Mate had attempted to fire The only time a man may be of the' membership), is where a the greatest extent here is the two ABs who had signed on in man can prove that he was • in Organizing drive. Everything Puerto Rico. After the Patrol­ excused from paying these ar­ jail, actually hospitalized, or in possible to make it successful is men had squared the bef away j rears plus the fine before ship­ the armed forces. ping, is when he can show proof being done in this port. and left the ship, the Mate again \ The same fine and required of having been confined in a Among the several Seafarers decided to fire the men. He gave hospital or other institution dur­ payment of arrears, stated above on the Texas beach at this writ­ them_ fifteen minutes to get their ^ ing the time of his bad standing. for book members who are four ing are R. L. Wilson, Mai Col­ gear together and be off the, months in arrears, also apply to ship, if not, they would be' There is also a membership permitmen. lins, C. Lynn and L. E. Jarvis. The membership has further ruled that permitmen six months in arrears, or bookmen 12 months in arrears, can only By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER the beach by the following ves­ a Skipper or a Mate put you off be reinstated through the Head­ sels, which called in transit: with the story that the certifi­ PHILADELPHIA — The sta-^ Topa Topa and A. K. Smiley, cate wouldn't be necessary, be­ quarters Reinstatement Commit­ tus of shipping underwent no both of Waterman; S S Steel cause your discharge will get tee in New York. Men who are not that far in arrears may, how­ change in this port last week. Flyer, of Isthmian, and SS Rob­ you into the hospital. ever, be reinstated in any of the Things are still rather slow, des-' in Kirk-of Robin. I repeat, for your own protec­ Branches. In any event, the arpite three payoffs, because re­ As in other ports up and down tion insist on a Master's certifi­ rear fine is not to be waived placements were few. the coast, voting on the referen­ cate. under any circumstances, other The Bull line ships Monroe dum for a ten dollar assessment And while on the subject of than upon presenting proof of and Rosario came in from Puer­ for the General Fund came to shipboard illness and injury, one of the acceptable excuses to Rico and both paid off fast an end here on Friday. Possibly here's another bit of advice. If listed above. and clean. As usual, most of by the time this is being read one of your shipmates should be In the event that a bookman the boys didn't want to leave the results will be known. injured on board a vessel, do pays off a ship and intends to re­ the Island run and only a small not sign any statements. It is main ashore indefinitely, it is HAVE IT COMING number of replacements went to not necessary that you do so. wise for him to retire his book. these vessels. Before I forget, I want to of­ Such a statement, no matter Remember, it can always be Our other payoff was the SS fer a few words of advice in how innocent-looking it may ap­ taken out again when he is Coral Sea, of the Coral Steam­ the interest of our Brothers' pear at the moment, may be ready to ship. ship Company. There were a welfare. If and when you are in­ used by a company lawyer to Retirement is a bookmember's few disputes on this one, but jured, or suffer an illness aboard ease your shipmate out of his privilege, as set forth in our ship, be sure you get a Mas­ just compensation. the Patrolman squared ' every­ ter's certificate attesting to the Play safe! Make no statements Constitution. Anyone in good thing away to everyone's satis­ —and sign nothing! fact before you leave the ves­ faction. Quite a few replace­ standing is entitled to do so, and I guess I better sign off now ments wgnt to the Coral Sea, sel. This should be done no there is no charge. There is and all hands are now looking matter how slight your injury or before I start sounding like a sea-lawyer. Until next week, much more to gain than lose by forward to a good trip to illness. You are entitled to this certi­ good sailing to everyone, every­ doing so, if you are going to re­ Greece. main ashore awhile. Several men were taken off ficate, so insist on it. Don't let where. From The Sixth Deck Slow Shipping Still Holds Grip On Philly • 'vL. :y �THE Page Six New York Has Jobs For Deck Men But Other Departments Go Slow SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 15. 1948 TAMPA HALL HAS ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Rated men, all are expected to be inside at After that, registration especially those in the Deck De­ 7:30. partment, will find shipping cards will not be stamped by the somewhat to" their liking in this Dispatcher at the door. port, but the men of the other If an emergency arises where a Departments aren't faring too man is later than one-half hour, well. Black gang men in some he can present his excuse to the ratings are finding offerings on Dispatcher and, if valid, will be the board, while Stewards De­ credited with attendance. partment members have small Just plain stragglers and slow­ pickings. pokes will not receive credit for Cause for the sad state of af­ the meeting. It's up to them to fairs in the Stewards Department see to it that they get to the is partially due to the lay-up of meetings on time. Most of the the Evangeline. * She has an­ members get there on time, and chored down here for awhile, there is no reason why everyone and the Stewards Department can't do the same. men put on the beach are hard Just in case you're a little hazy to absorb in other jobs. as to the meeting place, it's the The regular business of the Roosevelt Auditorium, ICQ East week for this port centered 17th Street, just off Fourth Ave­ aroimd the paying off of the nue. Any East Side subway to 'Seafarers in the Tampa Hall listened to the radio broadcast of the classic baseball contest Kathryn, Elizabeth, both Bulls; 14th Street will put you in the as a bunch of landlubbers known ashore as the Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves tried the Evangeline, Eastern; Steel neighborhood. for each other's scalps in 1948 World Series. Indians routed the Braves, four games to two. Recorder, Isthmian; Raphael Semmes, Caleb Strong, Water­ man. All ships paid off in good shape with the usual number of beefs disposed of by the Patrol­ men. Sign-ons weren't too many but, TAMPA—For the time being, just recovering from another with a good number of ships in shipping is really booming, and storm. During the early part of transit calling for men, the week's for the first time in many the week the southern section tally wasn't too bad. We signed monthswe have shipped more had a bad blow, but now the on the Topa Topa, Waterman; men than we registered. Of storm is headed out to sea and Robin Kirk, Robin; Steel Re­ no further damage is expected. course, all hands are keeping corder, Isthmian; and Chrysanthy their fingers crossed. Very few oldtimers are on Star, Intercontinental Steamship the beach due to the spurt in Business in the port has also Company. The ships in transit shipping. Brother Jimmie Jones picked up, due mainly to the were visited by the Patrolmen is around. He was just released payoff of the Bertram Goodhue, and what beefs had come up from the hospital and is in good South Atlantic, and the usual were squared away. number of Waterman vessels shape and raring to go. Alfred SHAKEDOWN TRIP which hit here. In addition, we Ortega, Johnnie Williams, Harry have one Alcoa ship per week Simmons, Pop Williams, and J. The Chrysanthy Star had been in lay-up for quite awhile, and calling here and last week we C. Duncan are all relaxing down is now tankering in the coast­ had two tankers in Fort Lauder­ here. Before the Goodhue signed wise trade. We expect her in dale calling for replacements. The good ship Florida goes back on there was the annual port in two weeks with the usual number, of beefs that come up into drydock the first of next inspection and the Inspector in a shakedown run after a long month, but she will resume op­ really noticed everything. Noth­ eration on the fifteenth. The ing was omitted and vjjien the iay-up. The port'of New York now Eastern passenger ships are due boys signed on they were cer­ has the new registration rules in to start running into Miami tain that the vessel was ship­ effect, with the suggested soon and this will necessitate shape from stem to stern. Voting on the General Fund changes which were adopted at making more trips to Miami. assessment went nicely. We cast This garden state of Florida is the last membership meeting in­ more votes here than ever be­ corporated in them. They've fore and, when the ballots are been posted conspicuously counted, we expect that the as­ around the Hall, so everyone can sessment will be carried by a see how to register. It's a good Coffee time is something all Seafarers are accustomed to, large majority. No one seems to idea to become thoroughly fam­ aboard ship and ashore. Here Ralph Seckinger, Tampa Dis­ iliar with them, so there will be NEW YORK — Trading your mind an assessment aimed at patcher. keeps tradition going as he brews some fresh java no misunderstandings later on. overtime claims for time off is bettering the Union, and that's as it should be. for the boys relaxing in the Union Hall. Misunderstandings bring to definitely against SIU policy, and mind another matter, which often always has been. causes much confusion. When a However, it's something that man enters the marine hospital turns up every now and again. after a payoff, he should firpt The other day, it was October 11 The following named trip 17. PIETRO PAULIN, P-3-5030 10. JAMES F. JOINES, TC come to the Hall and register. to be precise, we paid off the carders and permitmen who filed 18. GEORGE A. SIMON, TC No. 8577 That is, if he wants a back-dated Bull Line SS Elizabeth over at their applications for probation­ P-3No. A-5457 11. JOSEPH KITCAS, registration card when he is dis­ Pier 22 in Brooklyn. To our 19. MURRAY WM. SMITH, ary membei'ship and whose ap­ 1424 charged. surprise, there was only one man plications were approved by the P-3-4019 12. IRVINE B. LEDDON, P-3The only exception to this is who claimed any overtime for 20. BLAS R. VEGAS, P-3-663 4007 when a man is removed from the docking in San Juan. The ship Committee for Probationary 21. GIDLOW WOOD, P-3-1615 Membership in November, 1947, 13. RICHARD L. MARKLEY, ship and taken directly to the docked at 8:30 a.m., and this man may apply for their books in P-3-5175 In order to facilitate the work hospital. In such' a situation it was on the watch below, namely person at Headquarters or may 14. LOUIS C. MUSSOLINI, of issuing the books, tripcard is, of course, impossible for the the 12-to-4. apply through the mail if in an P-3-6948 holders and permitmen are adman to register at the Hall. After a while, everything be­ outport: 15. GAETANO PAGANO, Pvised not to apply for books if came clear. The Mate disputed HIT THE HALL 3-1238 their names do not appear on 1. GENE T. BRYAN, TO No. this man's' overtime. He said 16. WESLEY A. PALMER, TC the above list. RememberA-972 Sometimes men hang around that the man had agreed to let No. 5082 books are still closed! the beach a couple of days, turn the overtime ride so that after 2. JOSEPH I. BOOKER, P-3into the hospital and then a the ship had docked all hands 10957 couple of weeks later show up at could go home. 3. GEORGE CLARKE, P-3the Hall for their back-dated Well, Brothers, you know that 241 card. Not having registered be­ the SIU has been against .this 4. FRANCIS T. DICARLO, Just arrived! Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS fore going to the hospital, they sort of thing since our beginning P-3-482 LOG for January through June, 1948. Description: are out of luck. So, brothers, hit in 1938. You know that a man 5. JAMES K. DUBOSE, -TC the Hall fust and register if who trades his overtime for time Complete and unabridged, bound in sturdy tan buckram No. 11019 you're going into drydock. off would be smart to have his with dates lettered in gold. Price:* $2.50 per copy, ^the 6. JESUS GARCIA, P-3-117 One more matter before clos­ gear all packed before the cost of binding. Copies are excellent for reference, home7. MARVIN E. GORDON, Patrolman comes aboard. ing: use or just plain browsing. P-3.1488 This stuff used to crop on Bull The biweekly membership How to order: Call in person or write to the Head­ a. WILLIAM meetings in the port of New Line ships in particular. We P-3-226 quarters baggage' room, 4th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, York start at 7 P.M. A half- hope we won't see any more of 9. HANSFORD T. HOOVER, New York 4, N. Y. P-3-6938 Shipping (h Upgrade In Tampa; Surge In Miami Expected Soon The Patrolman Says On Overtime Probationary Books Await 20 Permitmen They're Here —- 1948 Beund Logs �f riday/ Octobwr 15, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief NEW YORK — Chairman. Earl "Bull" Sheppard, 203; Recording Secretary, Eddie Parr, 96; Read­ ing Clerk, Lindsey Williams, 21550. A&G Shipping From Sept 21 To Oct. 5 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED lOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED accepted. Motion carried to open discussion on the policies of the Union as recommended at the last meeting. There was discus­ sion of the issuing of books to permitmen. It was pointed out that it was the policy not to is­ sue more books than we have contracted jobs. It was the opinion of the members present that this was a good policy. In the discussion of our policy of helping AFL and other bona fide Unions in their beefs the meeting was of the opinion that we should at all times extend such aid. Discussion included the re­ lationship of the Union with the companies. Here it was pointed out that every member should do his job and live up to the con­ tract, in order that the Union would be in a strong position when bargaining for further con­ tracts. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P. M. Philadelphia minutes were read. Motion made to non-con­ Boston 25 90 21 44 30 22 36 88 cur with that part of the minutes New York 215 190 190 595 166 148 152 466 pertaining to a Patrolman being Philadelphia 33 40 37 110 49 37 32 118 placed on the coming ballot for Baltimore 183 174 112 469 127 99 79 305 election of officials. Under dis­ Norfolk 82 68 55 205 30 32 35 97 cussion it was pointed out that Savannah 11 8 10 29 6 5 10 21 13 the membership of this Union Tampa 11 11 35 33 26 •23 82 is on record to cut expenses Mobile 127 131 126 384 70 .63 56 189 126 113 wherever possible, and it was felt New Orleans 166 405 137 103 167 407 that by not putting this office on Galveston S3 36 14 83 61 48 33 142 w the ballot it was in line with the San Juan (No Figures Available) membership's recommendation. San Francisco (No Shipping Due to West Coast Strike) Motion to accept the rest of 852 785 768 2,405 709 583 623 1,915 Philadelphia minutes. Motion GRAND TOTAL. carried to non-concur with that PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. man's report was made and ac­ pai-t of the New Business in the cruises, after which time she will pay off in Boston on October 24. D. C. HaU. 43372; Reading Clerk, cepted. The Dispatcher reported Mobile minutes regarding key Further, he reported that he had Ray Oats, 25128; Recording Sec­ 83 registered, and 142 shipped. men on the shipping list for 90 The Balloting Committee's re­ days or more and unable to ship covered the SS Yankee Dawn in retary. W. C. Luth, 896. port was accepted. The tele­ being kept on the shipping list. Portland, Maine last week. Two The minutes of all Branches Under discussion it was brought Waterman ships are due in to having New Business were read gram from Assistant SecretaryMOBILE—Chairman, L. Neria, out that this is not in line with load grain and one may payoff. and accepted. All special min­ Treasurer Robert Matthews in 26393; Recording Secretary, J. L. The educational meeting last regard to having a Committee our Shipping Rules. The rest of utes of Branches were also ac­ Carroll, 14-G; Reading Clerk, H. Tuesday could not be held, but elected to count ballots on Sat­ Mobile minutes were accepted. cepted. The Agent's verbal re­ urday, October 9, accepted. J. Fischer, 59. it is expected that regular meet­ Motion carried to non-concur port was made and accepted. All with that part of the minutes ings will be held hereafter as communications were accepted. Brothers Red Scales, Fred HethMinutes of Branches having from Puerto RiQO pertaining to a there is so much of general in­ Under New Business a motion coat, A. H. Criss, Monast, Dail, New Business were read and ac­ Patrolman being placed on the terest to cover in them. Report was made by R. Muntinga that Harris, and Jarvis were elected cepted. Puerto Rico minutes to serve on the Committee, with were referred to New Business. coming ballot for election of accepted. The Patrolman re­ ported that the SS New London Brother Red Scales acting as Cal Tanner, Agent, reported that officials, and to accept the rest alternate. One minute of silence Mobile is the lay-up port, with of the minutes. Discussion had been paid off in Portland, for departed Brothers. Meeting the result that many men come brought out the same reasons as Maine, today with all beefs set­ adjourned at 8:00 P. M. with 90 in on run jobs and register in applied to Philadelphia. Com- tled before hand. The Dispatcher members- present. mimication from Sal Colls, San reported 90 registered, and 88 this Branch,_^thus increasing theX if % Juan Agent, regarding additional shipped. The report from Head­ direct and drastic action be taken percentage of men registered to GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL those shipped. He reported that personnel in that port. It was quarters to the membership and against all men who miss their ships after taking the job from the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ MEETING, Sept. 28 — Chairman many West Coast ships are com­ moved to refer this communica­ the Hall. Carried. The Secre­ cial report for week ending Sep­ Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording ing into this Port for lay-up, and tion to the Secretary-Treasurer. tary-Treasurer's financial reports, tember 18 and 25 were accepted. Secretary, R. Wilburn, 37739; that the MCS, and the. MFOW Under New Business there was a and the Secretary-Treasurer's re­ The wire from Robert Matthews, Reading Clerk, Jeff Morrison, have picketlines around the Ala­ motion by Shuler that a Tallying port to the membership were ac­ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, re­ 34213. Committee be elected for the bama Dry Docks. However, SIU purpose of tallying the ballots on garding the Balloting Committee cepted. The Patrolmafi's report men are given clearance to go The minutes of the educational the $10 General Assessment Ref­ was accepted. A Balloting Com­ was accepted. The Dispatcher meeting for September 21 was aboard their ships as usual. He erendum, with instructions to mittee was elected to count bal­ reported 110 registered, and 73 read and accepted. Motion was further reported that the Secre­ Various nominations commence work Monday at the lots on Saturday, October 9. A. J. shipped. tary-Treasurer has been asked to for union offices were made at made and accepted to open dis­ come to Mobile at his earliest Melanson, W. J. Prince, W. W. Union Hall. Amended by Algina, cussion on the new two-year con­ that any man elected that does Whitford, William McKenna, F. this meeting. One minute's sil­ tract, as was recommended at the convenience to help plan renova­ not report for Committee work P. Failla were chosen to serve. ence for our departed Brothers. last meeting. Question by S. tion of the building, as he has Monday, be replaced by a man to There was no New Business. Un­ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Pearson as to the rider now in had a great deal of experience in be selected at a Special Meeting der Good and Welfare various with 128 members present. effect on the majority of our this line in other Halls. He con­ Monday morning at the Union members hit the deck on the » » » ships. Brother Alsop explained cluded by warning the members Hall. Carried. Motion by Wil­ subject of the Shipping Rules. GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff that, according to this rider, a about loitering on the streets be­ liams that this Committee be One minute's silence for departed Morrison, 34213; Recording Sec­ man is only entitled to transpor­ low the Hall. He pointed out used to check the credentials for Brothers. Meeting adjourned at retary, L. E. Jarvis, 46976; Read­ tation when he gets off the ship. that if this continued the SIU candidates for the 1949 General 7:50 P.M. with 105 members ing Clerk, G. Brightwell. The rider was read, and all were might get undue discredit by the Election of Officers. Passed. The present. of the opinion that this was of actions of one or tv/o of its mem­ Agent's verbal report was ac­ % if % The Galveston Branch minutes benefit to the Union, as it would bers. He asked the membership cepted. The Financial report was TAMPA — Meeting called to for September 22, the Galveston speed up shipping, and in some as a whole to take action on this accepted. The Dispatcher re- Order at 7:00 P. M. A quorum financial reports for September cases break up the homesteading matter. Motion carried to accept was not present so no regular 24, and October 1, and the educa­ of a ship. Question as to why meeting could be held. A volun­ tional minutes for September 2$, the Bosun received a $25 raise teer Balloting Conunittee was and October 5, were read and ac- while the rest of the crew only called for, to . be on hand Satur­ cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's $i2.50. Brother Morrison day morning, and J. L. Jones, A. financial report for September 25, pointed out that this extra $12.50 Ortega, and E. G. Ohman, volun­ and the Headquarter's report to for the Bosun was to compensate ported a total of 595 men regis­ teered. The Dispatcher reported the membership of September 22 him for the loss of high-man the Agent's Report. Patrolmen tered, and 466 shipped. There 35 registered, and 182 shipped. were read and accepted. Minutes overtime on Saturdays, Sundays, Jordan and Morris made their re­ was general discussion under Financial reports for September of Branches having New Busi­ and Holidays, which he got un­ ports and were accepted. Under Good and Welfare. One minute 24, and October 1 were made. ness were read and accepted. The der the old contract, and which New Business it was moved and of silence was observed for de­ The Agent reported that ship­ Agent reported on the shipping the Union wished to change in carried to non-concur with that parted Brothers. The meeting ping has been good for this Port, picture in the Texas area, and order to prevent the Bosun be­ part of the San Juan Minutes adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with with a full crew being shipped pointed out that there were four ing used as a handy-man. There about putting a Dispatcher1,555 members present. to the Bertram Goodhue. Busi­ Isthmian ships due to hit these was general discussion of the Patrolman on the ballot. Motion ness has picked up for the past ports between now and the next duties of each man in the three carried to elect the Balloting » Committee. C. Kimball, John Brother Alsop Morris, J. Porter, C. Spencer, C. BOSTON BRANCH — Chair­ week, and the Branch is ih good meeting,, with some of them pay­ Departments. man, J. Greenbaum, 281; Reading shape with several ships due in— ing off. Water-man has two or pointed out that every man has McNorton, Louis Neria, and Orlie Clerk, E. B. Tillcy, 75; Recording none, however is scheduled to three ships that are known to be a job to do and that, if he fails Price were elected. Charges Secretary, L. N. Johnson, 108. payoff. Most ships call for a few coming in, and there may pos­ to do it, he throws the work over were referred to the Trial Com­ replacements. The board now sibly be more. Therefore, con­ onto his shipmates. Such a man The Communication New Business of Branch min­ has several jobs on it, and there tinued good shipping is expected gives the Union a blackeye. mittee. from Headquarters was accepted. for this area. The Agent ex­ utes was read and concurred in, are no takers. Lake men are be­ Brother Alsop recommended that The Balloting Committee's report plained that the MFOW and the ginning to flock in as though with the exception of Philadel­ the next meeting deal with the phia, where the part dealing they had heard that all that was MCS have a picketline around policies of the Union throughout was accepted. One minute of was observed for dewith the adding of a Patrolman necessary was for them to make the SS Weaver, which is due to its histoiy in its relations with silence parted Brothers. Under Good and to the ballot was non-concurred a trip to Tampa and they would transfer to another company other Unions. Meeting ad­ Welfare, it was brought out that with: and the Puerto Rico New be shanghaied. This is far from soon, which would put her un­ journed at 12:31 P. M. Charles Avera, who was injured Business, which was non-con­ true, as these men haven't a der the SIU Contract. However, on the SS Alcoa Pioneer on curred with. The Agent reported chance to make a ship since full the policy that was outlined in G ALVESTON\DUCATIONAL November 17, 1947, has been un­ that there have been no payoffs book and permitmen are taking the Agent's conferences would be MEETING, Oct. 5 — Chairman, in the Port of Boston during the the jobs. The shipping list in carried out. Agent Alsop con­ Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording able to contact all of the wit­ nesses of the accident. It would last tw6 weeks; but that he had Tampa is all non-rated men— cluded his report with thanks to Secretary, R. Wilburn, 37739. be appreciated if any of the men covered the payoff of the SS ABs and rated men in the En­ the membership for their coop­ aboard this vessel at that time Minutes of the previous edu­ eration in helping keep the Hall Yarmouth in Yarmouth, N. S., gine Department can always cational meeting were read and clean. Accepted. The Patrol{Continued on Page 15) • and signed her on for two make a job in a few days. ^• �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October IS, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Insults Chileans — 'Atom Bomb Carrying' St^l Flyer Master OremarMen Turn Diplomats Battles Eight-Day Blaze In Bombay The Master of the Ore ship Oremar missed a good Isthmian's Steel Flyer headed into anchorage at Bombay, India, expecting to chance to cement American-Chilean relations a few weeks drop off a general cargo of goods, but before it reached its berth it was struck by a ago, but the SIU crew came to the rescue, according to "j ~ " 77: ^ ' fire which burned for eight days and caus:d the crew aboard to be accused by a loca Seafarer Edmond L. Eriksen*"; (Apparently the friendship of nawho.sent an account of the tions was not his dish. newspaper of manning a' incident to the LOG. GRACEFUL REPLY ship carrying atom bombs The Oremar was in Cruz The crew, sensing . that this and bacteria-warfare weap­ Grande. She had passed quaran was a matter of diplomatic pro­ tine and was on port time. There tocol as well as a question of ons. The strange turn of events •which befell the Flyer were re­ lated to the LOG this week by William Mcllveen, Messman, who paid off the Steel Flyer October 1 when the ship arrived in New York. According to Mcllveen, the Steel Flyer arrived in Bombay harbor on June 21 and anchored in the stream. Early ihe next morning the air was suddenly rent with the sound of a terrific explosion from No. 5 hatch. The crew rushed to the scene and found flames shooting to the After a brisk bit of fire fighting the. Bombay smoke eaters mast tops. The alarm was sound­ take time out for some of the Steel Flyer's coffee. ed and fire fighting gear was broken out and put to work. For almost an hour the crew commenting on the fire, raised straight news story. In fact, Mc­ fought the flames in gearing heat the question as to what was this llveen managed to pick himself that buckled the plates of the mysterious fire which proved so up a few bucks from the local deck. Finally the flames were difficult for the firemen to cope newspapers by selling them pic­ with and when seeming out tures he had taken, two of brought under control — almost would suddenly burst into flames. which appear here. simultaneous with the arrival of The newspaper then suggested the Bombay Harbor fire fighting to its readers that there was a In spite of the difficulty met in Bombay, the Steel Flyer dis­ brigade. strong possibility that something charged what cargo remained, The fire was far from being sinister was afoot on the Flyer pumped out the water which had out, however. For eight days "as it is common knowledge that caused a 14-degree list and con­ the Bombay smoke eaters play­ American ships carry atom tinued its trip on schedule, ar­ ed their hoses on the hold as bombs, bacteria warfare weapons riving in New York on October the blaze smoldered on and off and other means of death and 4. Commenting on the trip, Mc­ and occasionally broke into destruction which pose dangers llveen said, "It was a good trip flames. to Indian people and property." in spite of the trouble met in Actually, relates, Mcllveen, the Bornbay. Some of the men were SCARE STORY ship was carrying general cargo unnerved by the experience, but It was because of the reluct­ of sulphur, lampblack, automo­ we had a good bunch aboard and ance of the flames to die that biles and such items in No. 5 the affair was taken in good the ship was accused of carry­ hatch and were total losses. stride. It did look for awhile ing atom bombs and bacteria- The" other newspapers, report­ though as if the Bombay firemen warfare weapons. The Bombay ed Mcllveen, showed more re­ were going to stay aboard per­ communist newspaper "Blitz," in straint and covered it as a manently." X was to be no work done by any of the crew except watch standers. Moreover, the weekend was coming up, and Saturday anc Sunday were to be holidays for the celebration of the anniver­ sary of Chile's independence. Now, shore leaye in Cruz Grande has beefi forbidden by the Chilean Government for many years. But on this occa­ sion, the company agent, the company loader, the quarantine doctor and the American Con­ sul came aboard and pleaded with the Master, Captain R. Redding, to allow the crew ashore to participate in the fes­ tival, presumably as unofficial representatives of a friendly United States. The Captain, however, refused. shore leave, decided to soften the slap-in-the-face which the Master had given the Chilean nation. Aft*!r a couple of boat­ loads of Chileans finally visited the ship as part of the independ­ ence day celebrating, the Sea­ farers sat down to compose a gi-aceful reply to the invitation they had received from the ci­ tizens of Cruz Grande. The text of their note follows: "To the citizens of Cruz Grande: We the undersigned members of the crew of the SS Allegheny Crew Asks Revision Of Foc'sle Card The crew of the SS Allegheny Victory, whose resolution pro­ testing Army-like regulations of the Aramco Seaman's Club in Ras Tanura was published in the October 8 LOG, has submit­ ted a resolution asking that the standard foc'sle card placed on the ships by the shipping com­ missioners be revised and brought up to date with present day conditions. EDMUND ERIKSEN The resolution which follows was signed by all hands: Oremar wish to congratulate the citizens of Cruz Grande and "Whereas, the present articles their great country on the day (foc'sle cards) is not up to the standard of present day condi­ of observance of their independ­ ence. tions, "We were unable to join you "Therefore, be it resolved that at your generous request to be the present card be abolished en­ present at your celebration tirely, and a new one conforming ashore, but you brought the to present day conditions be is­ celebration to us. sued in the immediate future, "Such pride in one's country and that the Union take such is to be greatly admired. We action as is necessary to bring salute you. this to the attention of proper "If such a feeling of neighborauthorities in Washington, D. C." liness and benevolence were pre­ valent throughout the world to­ ASK QUICK PAYOFF day, we would not continue to The crew further suggests that live under this cloud of war the Articles should read: "The which is forever present. Again ship must payoff in the final port we thank you, the citizens of of discharge in the continental Cruz Grande, from the bottom United States, or (when return­ of our hearts." ing in ballast from a foreign The entire crew of the Ore­ voyage) the ship must payoff at mar signed the letter. the first port of loading in the continental United States." No doubt the crew is av/are that the present foc'sle card is Check the slop chest be­ based upon federal statutes now in effect, and their intention is fore your boat sails. Make that efforts be made to have sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of these statutes revised in order to have minimum conditions, imder all the things you are liable the law, boosted up toward the to need. If it doesn't, call the standards now obtained by the Union Hall immediately. Union. Check It—But Good Six days after the first blaze broke out -water was still being played into No. 5 hatch through a hole in the deck. Brother William Mcllveen's camera caught the firemen hard at work on what looked for awhile like a permanent job. - �Frid&y. October IS. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings jii i Port Engineer in New York told CITY OF ALMA. Aug. 29— him that a room was going to be Chairman C. Moore: Recording prepared for the Night Cook and Secretary J. Pursell. The Deck Baker, so that members of the Delegate reported some disputed Stewards Department would not overtime. There was some dis have to be quartered with the putcd in the Engine Department Deck Department. A Wiper had been called for in Honolulu, but none was avail X X \ able. Under Good and Welfare STEEL AGE. Aug. 29—Chair­ there was discussion of a fight man P. P. McGrath; Recording in the messroom in which Secretary J. T. Vallelunga. The crewmember had been Injured Ship's Delegate reported" that the It was decided to make up grievance committee had had complete repair list before ar three meetings since the last rival in New York. One minute ships meeting and had a full re­ of silence for Brothers lost at that perishables were put out port to hand to the Patrolman. aea. before they rotted in ice box. A He reminded all hands to have X X SEATRADER. Aug. 28—Chair vote of thanks was given the their foc'sles thoroughly clean man Frank Boyne; Recording Stewards Department for clean­ before payoff, and instructed the Secretary W. R. Gogerty. All liness and good food and cold membership that no one was to permits and Books were collected drinks. The crew went on rec­ pay off until getting an okay by the Delegates. The Deck De­ ord as stating that it was a good from their Departmental Dele­ Under Education the partment voted that OS Steel be ship with good officers and crew, gates. Brothers were told by the Deck given another chance to ship and a satisfactory trip all around. Delegate Karrman to study the One minute of silence for de­ The Ship's Delegate was asked Union Contract. Motion carried parted Brothers. to see the Captain about wiring to have the grievance committee in for a draw upon arrival t X X and the Patrolman check with Fumigation of the ship was AZALEA CITY. Aug. 30— the Steward on his requisitions. asked. The Patrolman would be Chairman John Lane; Recording asked to see about changing the Secretary Charles Scofield. There Motion carried to make up a list Oiler's and Maintenance men's was a motion under New Busi­ of donations to the Merchant foc'sles so that the Oilers could ness to have the Ship's Delegate, Marine Library Association. One be in one foc'sle. The Ship's John Lane, see the Captain about minute of silence for Brothers Delegate was asked to s^e the painting the crew's quarters and lost at sea. Captain about sougeeing and showers. Carried. Motion to painting the rooms. One minute remove the potato peeler fi-om of silence for departed Brothers. galley and install shelves for the By HANK benefit of the Baker. Motion For the good and welfare of the Brothers we would like to to have the slopchost checked by illustrate the importance of the medicine chest aboard ship with the Patrolman ])etoro signing ar­ this news item:. "Six hundred miles from Southampton, England, ticles. Vote of thanks to Stew­ in answer to a radio request, a doctor was transferred by lifeboat ards Department. One minute of XXX from a passenger liner to a freighter, to treat a seaman seriously silence for departed Brothers. COLABEE. Aug. 21—Chsiirman ill from an infection. The American freighter lacked penicillin 4. 4. ROBIN HOOD. Aug. 29— Matthew Sams; Recording Secre­ necessary to prevent further spread of the seaman's infection." XXX Chairman Gustav Thebe; Re­ MEREDITH VICTORY. Aug. tary Francisco Armstrong. The We would like to know definitely how .much of various medicine cording Secretary Paul Bislline. 29—Chairman Gordon Marbury; Ship's Delegate asked that beefs is stored on all ships. Is the amount greater for longer voyages The Deck Delegate reported that Recording Secretary Edward be brought to the meeting and than the short ones? For example, penicillin can cure and prevent a repair list had been given to the Yancey. Deck Delegate James not discussed around the ship. illnesses and it can, like a snap of a finger, save a life at sea, Chief Mate. The Engine Depart­ Saliba. Engine Delegate Edward No beefs reported by Department too. The ship's delegates should check medicine supplies, especial­ ment Delegate reported 65 hours Yancey, and Michael Eschenko. Delegates. Motion by Brother ly before the ship leaves American ports. He should continue to disputed overtime and stated Stewards Delegate, made their Mahan under New Business that check on them while the ship is out in foreign waters. Some that the* Patrolman would be reports. Minor beefs and some the Patrolman investigate the unexpected day out at sea or in a foreign port your shipboard consulted about the number of disputed overtime. Motion car­ launch service in Bale Cameau medicine may save yours or your shipmate's life. Wipers that this ship should ried to have the Patrolman take and take the matter up with the XXX carry. He asked that the ship care of the water situation. Un­ Master. A petition was signed Brother Henry Clemens from Chicago, who says he'll be be fumigated. Under Good and der discussion it was pointed out by many members to have a grabbing any ship he can gel. tells us his parents really enj.oy Welfare it was pointed out that that the water was so hot that a Brother removed from the ship reading the LOG every week. Furthermore, if he ever hits the innerspring mattresses were man could not take a bath=ap- for being a disrupter and Jedda. Arabia, again he'll buy those odd Arabiaii stamps for coming apart. Vote of thanks to parenlly because the Engineers trouble-maker. One minute of his railroad-working, stamp-collecting father... Bob "Standby" the Stewards Department. It wanted to save water. Motion silence for departed Brothers. High says his shipmate. Arnold "Tommy" Thompson, the Q^was decided to have the library carried that the Department timer. is in town right now. XXX changed in the first port. One Delegates make up a repair list. NATHANIEL B. PALMER. XXX minute of silence for lost One minute of silence for de­ Aug. 21—Chairman Terrance M. Harold Farrington was asking where his shipmate Henry Brothers. parted Brothers. Jones; Recording Secretary Beckmann, could be nowadays. Another shipmate, Frank Bose, if ii Joseph M. Aimee Jr. Terrance met Harold and laughed, telling Harold, "1 still have your poem== FAIRLAND, Aug. 29 —Chair­ M. Jones was elected Ship's the one called '1 Learned About Women From Her'"... One man R. French; Recording Secre­ Delegate. Under Good and Wel­ Brother bought a lot of dates in Persia. However, he couldn't tary J. Boyles. Motion carried fare it was suggested that extra bring them ashore here. The Department of Dates, Vegetables to accept the minutes of previous fan parts be procured as soon as and Tea-balls (as we'll call the agency) confiscated these Persian meeting. Delegates reported 32 possible. The Steward stated dates. So, Brothers, save your money and don't buy Persian books and 3 permits. No beefs. that when the night lunch ran dates to bring home. W. Paschal nominated for Ship's out in the ice box, another plate Delegate by J. Boyles. Second by 4. 44. XXX could be obtained from the dairy C. Turner. Carried. Motion car­ Here are a few oldtimers who may be slill in town: SEATRAIN TEXAS—Aug. 22 box. The Stewards Department ried to see the Chief about the W. Walsh. C, J. Biscup, George Simpson. R. Garcia. F. Bruggdirty wash water, and steam —Chairman Windborn; Record­ was given a vote of thanks for ner. M. Dorfman, A, S. Thorne, D. E. Bragg... As requested, leaks in galley. Under Good and ing Secretary Pepper. The Dele­ the excellent food. It was de­ the LOG will be going free of cost every week to the homes Welfare the Steward asked that gates reported the standing of cided to make up a repair list. of the following Brothers; Carroll Kenny .of Minnesota. Fred­ cots be taken care of and linen the members, and stated that One minute of silence for de­ erick Swanson of Massachusetts, O. L. Ragland of Texas, Leo not-be left on deck. He warned there were no beefs. Under Old parted Brothers. Dulle of California, Norman Hyde of Louisiana, E. G. Kelley that linen would only be issued Business, foc'sle keys and new of Alabama. Antonio Lipari of Maryland. J.oseph Pehm of for pieces returned. One minute mattresses were discussed, and Ohio. W. W. Bunker of Florida, Ted Daly of Louisiana. Neil of silence for departed Brothers. the Steward reported on what Boyle of New York. Wilbur Coutant of Kansas, William Ayhad been done on them since cock of North Carolina, John Mina of Louisiana, John Zhimeck ast meeting. Brother Zarkus of Pennsylvania. B. F. Pace of Kentucky. Robert White of reported that the Cook who Louisiana. Clyde Parker of California. ouled up in New York had been 4. 4. 4. given a new shipping card. Mo­ Brothers, we hope the day never comes when the New York tion carried imder New Business 4. t 4. police will arrest some Seafarer just bcause he's wearing a white JOHN W. BURGESS, Aug. 29 to assess each member ten cents cap, while, he's buying a cigar or a hamburger... Well, the —Chairman Jahies Lee; Record­ to defray costs of Delegates at­ Brothers on the beach sure read everything they can. One Brother ing Secretary S. Lagayada. De­ tending to ship's business in port. with an Irish name was reading a newspaper—it's called the partments squared away with no The fund is to be in the care Irish Echo. And recently we heard of one Brother who faithfully beefs, reported Delegates. Under of the Ship's Delegate, and is reads True Story. This magazine is full of hot, cold, and tepid Good and Welfare there was 'dis­ never to exceed ten dollars. stories of marriages, romances and divorces. We'll still take the cussion on the ringing of the Brother Phelps suggested under comic magazines... Ever hear this joke before? It might make you breakfast bell, as some members Good, and Welfare that a ten laugh. After a thorough examination the dentist scratched his complained it woke them up un­ minute meeting be held before scalp, tilted his head, gave the patient a professional smile and necessarily, but it was decided the payoff to discuss various yOVRVHlOti / said—"Well, your teeth are okay, fella, but your gums will have beefs with the Patrolman. The to continue ringing it. The to come out." Yak! Yak! Steward told the crew that the Steward was asked to see to it F YOU ARE GOINGTOEWTERA MARINE HOSPITAt, TRV10SD TD THE NEAREST HALL FIRST AMP REGISTER ... SO THAT YOU CAN SET A BACK-PATED CARP WHEN YOU SET OUT. CUT and RUN �• Page Ten THE SEAFARERS •;•• . • '. ' .••• ir,'-.' • ' '•• •' LOG Friday, October IS. 1948 ' THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Big Fish, Tall Stories, No Logs Made Voyage Of Leacock Pleasant HOW TO PLEASE EVERYONE AT ONCE at the payoff, but action wasn't The shipping in Mobile didn't To the Editor: The last trip was different taken since the ship was going look too bad, except that there from the one before. There was to the boneyard in Mobile. In were seven boneyard jobs in five a Skipper aboard the Stephen Mobile he was told in very days. However, the stack wasn't Leacock by the name of Captain plain words that it was his last painted out on all of them—if (Cutie) Kuda, plus a couple of warning. We ha^ a good gang that means anything to our performers. The Skipper and the from New York to Mobile, and cause. performers were pulled in Bal­ a Bosun that was hard to beat, I almost forgot to mentioji, that in Dingwall the sword fish­ timore. The Mate was warned to by the name of Forjatin. ing was going full blast. We The refrigerator broke down stay off the deck or we would picked up several swords for in New York,' and the standby take the necessary action. Next to Philadelphia, and a crew had to eat ham and corned souvenirs and the boys caught word about ^ the "paddy wagon." Willi for the last couple of days. enough fish to keep the Cook In the Quaker City, while load- After working on the boxes for cleaning fish for an hour-and-aifig coal a couple of miles from five days, they worked for ex­ half. They were damned good eating. There were all kinds, but the end of the bus line, three of actly one day. More trouble and headaches the best was cod and smelt. The us started back for the ship. for the "stupid" Department! We Captain, "Windy" Oliver, bought No, we didn't make the jail. used the best food first to keep ten pounds of sword fish for us. They merely gave us a lift back to the ship to save us a long from losing it. We stopped at We had fish galore, and fish left Wilmington, N.C., and picked up for night lunch. hike. Thank you again! The crew was agreeable to my We made a good trip to the three tons of ice to bring her writing this. Captain Oliver was city of Cherbourg, and thence on in. When we tied up, the Captain "Cuties" replacement. He to Rouen, France. The battle o box smelled like a well-used does shoot the bull a lot, but has Rouen was interesting, but the sewer. a lot of bull to back it up with, casualties were minor. The Arab also. At the payoff, in Mobile, guard, on being ordered out o!' he said to tell his old crew that the messroom by the Bosun, he was going on the SS Good­ went into action and bit the end hue, and would be glad to see of the Bosun's thumb off. It's a any of them back with him. cinch he won't be back on a There wasn't a log the whole South Atlantic ship for a long trip, and the payoff was fast. According lo Ray Pourciaux. who made this sketch, life time to come! Rouen, though, is C. Gann, Cook a good town—the prices are bet­ of a bellboy on the Del Norte was nothing short of rugged. ter, and there is more for your money. PLENTY OF WORK Back to Dingwall, Nova Scotia. If your requisition is cut, The Deck Department worked or if the food is not up to par, better than 37 hours straight notify all three Delegates at through. I have pictures of them To the Editor: I want to thank Hank for the once so that the ship will not as we were going out. More write-up in the September 3 sail until the matter has been about the Chief Mate: After Here jye are in the land of LOG. The article was mailed to straightened out. working day and night, he in­ plenty, where everyone lives on me by my family in Detroit. It is the responsibility of sisted on three tarps for the native fruits and vegetables. You the Steward to check the hatches, instead of one that was can eat a lunch of grapes, drink They read the LOG in preference stores before the ship sails, necessary. In the meeting he was a glass of spring water, and gaze to the hom-e-town paper. and any complaints made far voted off the ship to teach him at some of the band painted pot­ Thomas E. Foster at sea won't do the crew any that he wasn't running a crew tery and imagine what a great good if they have to eat short Chief Steward on a sailing ship or a non­ artist you will be. I wear my rations or poor food. union tanker. The vote was not The Leacock's Black Gang Arabian turban, though I found M. V. Gadsden to take his livelihood away from delegate Lekmos (right) with it was quite obsolete, as this type him, but to educate him. He fellow crewmsm, Irish, or of thing was discontinued 21 AT THE END OF THE TRAIL was warned again in New York Patty, as the boys Ccilled him. years ago this month. Well, that is why they call me Pops. I am just slow on getting around. It is certainly remark­ able how the new regime is streamlining things over here. The fair sex has even discon­ tinued the veil. However when you are so many years yoimg, yoii simply have to let the styles roll along. SAW THE SIGHTS The gang on here is fine. They have enjoyed some aftemons off and have taken in the sights. We are all looking forward to seeing the Patrolman at the payoff, due in New York on October 20. Pop Foster Finds Western Dress Popular In Turkey Chief Stewards Texas SIU Man Wants Pop To Have LOG To the Editor: How about putting my Pop's address on your mailing list for the LOG? Everything is fine in Texas, only they aren't being fully in­ formed about the Seafarers. Best regards, and thanks. Jerry J. Palmer According to Whity Gann, these are the back and brains of the deck department. Leonard Wallfry and Les Clark haul in the line following the Leacock's departure from port. (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ ing sent to your father, as you have requested.) The best part of the trip arrives for these crewmembers of the Navy tanker Shawnee Trail who are all smiles ae they w^ the payoff. Left to right—Morgan, Pumpman; the Bosun; Bruce Denton, Deck Maintenance and Delegate. Ship was in Marcus Hook. Photo by John Clamp. �.Friday. October 15. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Crew Has Money Problems: Master Takes It, Cabs Don't To the Editor: There were a number of men logged on this trip of the Arizpa to Germany, and we of the crew feel that under the circumstances most of these logs were sunjustified. In the first place those, who couldn't make the sailing time at Hamburg, September 9, were held up by the poor launch and taxi service and not through any fault of their own. At all times the men running these taxies and launches prefer cigarettes to money, but between 3:00 and 7:00 A. M. it is practically im­ possible to get a ride unless you have cigarettes with you as a bribe. The boys — not being black-market operators — didn't ing following the first night ashore. In all departments the Patrol­ man who pays this ship off in the States will find plenty of beefs stemming directly from the attitude and high-handed policies of this Captain. Luis A. Ramirez LOG Feels Labor Unions Sole Fighters For Better Way Of Life In World To the Editor: A ToK.,,. American Labor is on the march. Millions of men and women workinff oersons are fiifhta to live ing for a chance to live better lives. Whenever they win, life Again in Bremen men were re­ fused shore leave for 41 hours, including Saturday, and then were logged for minor infrac­ tions. The Steward was logged for giving the Baker time off to visit his wife in Norderhan, de­ spite the fact that both the Stew­ ard and Baker were good men who did their job to the full satisfaction of the entire crew. WELL-KNOWN RECORD The 12-4 Oiler was logged wages and bonus to the amount of $56 as well. Captain Hurlston has a record for logging that is well known to a good many of the members, so I won't have to elaborate further on that scoi-e. He has developed another practice recently that is par­ ticularly disagreeable, and that used to be common ten years ago among Union-haling Skip­ pers. It is the matter of calling men out of their bed at any time, without any consideration of the watch they have to stand or whether they have had any sleep or not. A few hours before leaving Hamburg he woke everybody up between 4:00 and 4:30 A.M. to collect the shore passes, when he could just as well have posted a notice in the messhall at sup­ per time to have the passes turned in earlier, if men were going to sleep. is better for ail of us together. The word "labor" is sometiines , confusing. Suppose we put it ,. ® Labor wants most of all the freedom to fight for better con,... , i , ditions. Laws already on books u u i .u u ii u i broken the shackles of old ^ Small "L" you mean work, and i oppressions, and Labor asks only ,, , . .. , '.u . u n i if you spell Labor with a large that it be allowed to go its way. "L" you mean people. unfettered by new chains. In There are about 30 million men and women in this country who work — or would like to work—for wages. They do not employ others: they are not members of the professions. No doubt they are workers, but one cannot say what the mass of them want, or where they are going, or what they are trying to do. They have never gotten together and decided on these things. They have no one to speak for them, or to lead them. They have no way of planning and acting together as a whole group to help make the life of each individual better. m ; . * have them, and as a result came back late arid were logged. Four Arizpa crewmembers wait for transportation to Bremen while their ship tied up in that port recently. Left to right—Jinuny Baumgardner, Bud Benson, Bob and the Stewards Utilityman. Photo by Luis Ramirez. Brother Sweats Out Strike Behind Pop's Pacific Bar To the Editor: Being home and tending bar in my Dad's place, I thought I'd devote a few . lines to the LOG. As you all know, the whole West Coast is tied up, so it looks like I'll be on the beach for quite some time. All of my time at sea has been on SIU ships, so I'm going to miss all those SIU guys I sailed with. My last ship was the Steel Maker. I send my re­ gards to all of you guys who were on it. We receive the LOG here at the house, and I can still keep track of all of your doings. I would still like very much to sail on SIU ships. I want to say hello to Curly Masterson, Thomas Frazier, Lee John, and all those guys from Baltimore. Enclosed are some snapshots taken on the trip around the world on the Steel Maker. Any of you fellows who come into Frisco, shoot over to my joint, and I'll buy you a drink. It is the Mario Hotel, 733 Bay Shore Highway, South San Fi-ancisco. It sure feels funny to be on the wrong side of the bar. Every­ body tells me their troubles. Oh well, the strike should be over soon. So-long for now, and if anyone sees Peter Walsh, tell him I have a $7.50 shirt for him. Bennie L. Murillo That same moi'ning, after the 12-4 watch had gotten to sleep, he again woke every one up to make a personal search of the lockers and rooms, for, of course, a declaration sheet must be made up between Hamburg and Bre­ men. Again in Bremen he woke everyone up to pass the doctor, although the doctor was sup­ Aboaid ship the arm of the posed to remain aboard till mid­ Union is the Ships and De­ night. partment Delegates. A good It is pretty miserable working crew, for its own protection, a man who has to stand port picks its Delegates early, and watches from midnight to 8:00 carefully. Have you and your A. M. He required the Steward shipmates elected your Dele­ to be aboard every morning at gates? If not. do it nowl 6:30 A. M. — even on the morn- Ships Delegates Page Eleven BENNIE MURILLO Bill Dennis Seeks Former Shipmates To the Editor: I receive a copy of the LOG every week and am sure glad to get it. I haven't seen any pic­ tures of old shipmates as yet, but hope I will soon. I would like very much to get in touch with Dick Doughty, SUP, who ships out of Frisco, and who was Bosun on the old Sarazen, in 1946. Also, I would like to get in touch with Elroy Abbot, Waterman Mate, out of Mobile, and D. O. Whitwell, SUP, out of Amarillo. If any­ body can give me information about these men, I sure would appreciate it. Enclosed, you will find two dollars for the LOG. 1 retired my book this year, although I haven't sailed since 1946. William Dennis Clinton Lumber Co. Clinton, La. e s thing, down a bill employers and a e, i is a er e same whether in a demand laid on a conference table or iq introduced in Congress. If they had a choice, American) labor unions would alwaysfe rather deal with employers tnany depend on laws passed by Conr. gress or by state legislatures.The reason is clear. Labor takes, an active part in negotiations: with employers. If mistakes are made they can be corrected in later agreements. American Labor has marked out no point at which to place a banner and say "This is the end So it is only the workers or­ of the road." ganized in labor unions who can So far as we know there is nn. be counted on as a force in the end of the road. We shall go on^ country. They have spokesmen and one striving to make each: who can be counted on as a force year better for humanity than; in the country. They have the year before. spokesmen who let their wishes LABOR WILL FIND IT and opinions be known. Acting together, they have developed There may be a better state great power over their own lives, of society and a better way of and they deeply affect the life of life than we can now think of. the country as a whole. When But if there is a better way of you speak of American Labor, life. Labor will find it and try to then you mean organized work­ succeed in gaining it for the ing men and women. people and make this a better world to live in. Labor will al­ INCLUDE ALL ways fight for democracy. So it Unions are not made up of will mean that each and every any particular sort of person, for member of our Union will have almost every type of American is to comply with the Union regu­ represented in their ranks. There lations and laws. are college graduates and people I wish to congratulate Earl who have never learned to read. There are Negroes and Chinese. "Bull" Sheppard for his article in There are members of the coun­ the past LOG. I believe if each, try's proudest families, and peo­ member will study the LOG ple whose parents never took a more carefully, they would learn' bath in winter. There are also that he or she would better men of sound judgment and themselves in order to better the, fools. There are savage fighters and smooth diplomats. There arc Union and it.s principles. those who will gladly lay down W. Bill Mitchell their lives for a cause and those who will betray any party or any person for power or money. STEEL ADMIRAL There are those who see ahead RUNS AGROUND with clear eyes, and those who follow blindly after the man of IN PORT SAID the hour. To the Editor; Labor could be expected to This is the first lettei' that I do certain things and it was gen^ erally felt - that certain things have written to the LOG. I think could safely be done to Labor, it's about time, so here goes: The "yellow dog contract which | jgj^ New York bound for bound the worker not to join a Tanura September 2. On union was upheld and protected ^j,jp Suez we had a fair by the courts the same as the' except for the Second Mate Taft-Hartley Law. j ^^g chief Engineer. The Labor injunctions were issued. Second has been a little Hitler preventing men from doing, as ' all the way and has taken every organized groups, the thing they opportunity to pull his rank. The had a lawful right to do, and Chief is just as bad. Between compelling them to do things the two we have caught hell. that they had a lawful right to We stopped at Port Said to refuse to do. This is true of the pick up a small tug that goes to Taft-Hartley Law. Has Tanura. . When' we left Port Suez, we ran aground on a sand­ ASK ONLY RIGHTS bar. As a result we are going to Labor does not ask much. We have to spend two weeks unload­ the people only ask the things ing to lighten our draft, and an­ we have a right to: First, stable other two weeks putting the car­ conditions of employment. Steady go back on—so that's not so bad jobs. Second, a reasonable after all. standard of living through fixing The Captain and the Chief a minimum wage by law, that will insure a fair income. And Mate are good people. This is third, collective bargaining in I third Isthmian ship, and it regulating relations between ema surprise to get two good ployers and employees, and in I "Joes" like them. Our Stewards managing the nations economic Department is doing fine-so far so good! structure. In general, this is what the Norman J. Magill fighting and shouting is about. SS Steel Admiral �TBB SEAFAKERS LOG Page Twehre Feels NMU Poor Conditions Due To No Performer Curbs To the Editor: Just a line to the membership ^out my experience on an NMU ship as a repatriated seaman, following my discharge from the Army Hospital in Germany. We SIU members often take our con­ ditions for granted, and do not realize how darn lucky we are until we chance to ride a ship such as the one I have just left. I had to take this ship on or­ ders of the consul. There was no choice in the matter. Upon ME:y,?uDDY— GOTARUfAO^? boarding the ship, I was immedi­ ately invited into about six dif­ ferent whispering campaigns. These I politely declined to join. They all began by telling me what a bunch of dirty rotten soand-sos the others were, and how the others had completely dis­ rupted things on the ship. I was inclined to agree with all of them on that score! The Radio Operator tried to commit suicide while over there, and after I had been on board a few days I began to see why. John Barleycorn really reigned on that ship! For three days proceeding my signing on, none of the Oilers would go down be­ low to stand their watches at Here is a challenge to all Sea­ farers: Attention muscle-bound seafaring men! Here's some sound advice from one who knows. Visiting the former counter Pa­ trolman of Baltimore are his three nephews. Imagine, three of them! Boys at that. Nice fat and rosy—and all from Texas. They have been in training (all of them) for the Golden Glove Cup! After eating a heavy meal of 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK LACK OF CURBS Smoky Bor Texas Colts Challenge 'Muscle Men' To the Editor: The Palmer*s Ghef sea. The Deck Engineer was beginning to wonder if he had signed on as Oiler. The log book was a thriUer in itself. Nearly everybody had their name in it for some misdemeanor. The men in the NMU evidently don't realize that perfortners are a detriment to any organization. Perhaps that is the reason the NMU officials have to call on outside help when it comes to negotiating for wages and con­ ditions. A good many of these men, upon finding that I belonged to an AFL organization, confided to me their desire to join the SIU. Others told me that they knew that our contract was superior to theirs, but seemed reluctant to do anything about it. It seems a pity that some of these men, who are good union men at heart, have to be dominated by the political bums they have in their union. We came close to starving that last week prior to arriving in the good old USA. French toast and weeviled hotcakes every morning became mighty monot­ onous. Well, you have to experience the. bad things in life in order to appreciate the good things when you have them. So here is to the SIU—the Union of my choice—where a seaman has the good things! Well, Ed., I probably didn't mention anything that the fel­ lows don't already know, but I had to get it off of my chest. I will close by thanking the Ne­ gotiating Comniittee for the grand conditions we have on board our ships, instead of the lousy conditions the men of the NMU must put up with. beans, the oldest nephew felt the muscle of his arm, which is getting soft since being here, and said, "Golly, I'm losin' weight. Uncle Pat, I gotta git back in training so I can lick 'em in the ring!" So my advice to you seafarin' men is to eat plenty of beans and get yourselves in fightin' condi­ tion, because these here three Texans are challenging any and all so-called "Seafarin' muscle men" ranging in ages of two, three, and four only! Pat Robertson MY KNEES FEEL^WEAK ANYnuN©, WHAT'S MASTER? FMday, October 15; 194S The Nathanial Palmer's crew swear by Peter, the Palmer's Chief Cook. If you want to weig|il, they say. don't take a Charles Atlas course, just ship with Peter. In addition to being tops in the galley, the Brother is reported to be a champion pinochle player. A new Seamen's Club just opened up in New Orleans on St. Charles Street. One of the best I've seen, and here's hoping it will always remain so .. .Mis­ sissippi is building a new, large liner to carry 250 passen­ gers on the South American run. She'll be ready within two years. So don't rush to New Orleans! The quiz by Rocky Benson is a very good .idea. Let's hope he will continue this ... All the boys seem to enjoy "Seafare", by Eddy Smith. I liked the one where he had the um­ brella to paint the stacks with. ... Pete Hummel is considered the best dressed waiter on the Delta ships. And also the best boogie woogie dancer. Ernest Castelberry is through waiting on people. He says he's going back to Arkansas and feed the pigs ... Sol Colls, how does it feel to be in the Island of Palms? Don't you miss New York? ... Dick Merritt flew down to New Orleans from Indianap­ olis and was met at the airport Gals Enliven Cape Nome's Voyage To the Editor: Here we are at Charleston, S;C. Arrived on the Cape Nome at 7:00 A.M. from Norfolk, Vir­ ginia, where we stopped for ten hours to unload our passengers —eight of them. Oh boy, there were five ladies, and three of them were beaut­ ies! Just the type you see in pin-ups. They certainly enliven­ ed our trip across the smooth ocean from London to Norfolk. There was dancing in the large dining room (officers only) in the evenings after 7:00 P.M., and card games with plenty of money on the tables — Monte Carlo style. One of our lady passengers was an English doctor who treated some of the' crew. She was very popular. When we ar­ rived in Norfolk her husband was on the dock with his car. The trip was fine until we hit the hurricane trail in mid•ocean, and it got tough. We AnENTiON! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. MY LE<35 JU^T WON'T WORK... stopped for nearly two days, making only about three knots to keep up with the waves. As we carried about 300 new autos, we could not go full-speed against the strong waves, and were two days late getting in. The crew was fine all trip. LIKED STORY I read the September 24th is­ sue of the LOG as we docked at Norfolk. The Cape Nome story of my previous trip was very good. I guess I will soon be" too old to sail the waves, and then will stay at my camp at Port Grange, Florida. There I'll look over my collections and finish my big book which I started several years ago. Manj' members will quit at Charleston, as we will pay off on Monday, October 4th. Every­ body wants to be paid off to­ day—but no dice! So there will be jobs for many on the Cape Nome at Charleston. The South Atlantic SS Co. of­ fice at the Norfolk Docks was moving and packing up. Port Steward Killpatrick met me and told me there was no more busi­ ness, and that he is being trans­ ferred to Savannah, Georgia. This looks bad.. "We got some stores just in time, as they were clos­ ing up the business. I will close with regards to all. Uncle Otto Preussler by a cotton picker... Fred Minco left Vineland, N. J. to see the world, and he's surprised the world is so big. "Big Ward," Electrician, is one fellow who likes a drink and at the same time knows when to stop. We should have more like him ... When a Skipper is a rat, you should let the others know it. The same goes if he is an Ace! Captain Olsen is a fine Skipper and a gentleman. We are waiting for the day. when we can have our own Hall in New York. Let's make sure' it's a good buy . , . The famous old saying in Brazil is, "business is business and love is censored." . . . Bill Kaiser (Steward) blew his top when Gary (Waiter) blew his cornet in the dining room . . . Lonnie Akridge was enjoying himself at the Copacabana Ho­ tel in Rio, until he was presented with the bill. I hear he passed out . . . Philip M. Reyes wrote a • fine piece warning -the boys about the slick operator in Bremen. Boys, take advice and keep away from this rat. James Watt writes for the boys to go uptown while in Ponce. I suggest you practice this in every port. Stay away from water­ front dives . . . Some of the boys are interested in Brazilian stones. Some day they will be breaking up big stones into little ones, if they don't watch out . . . Did you know Florida's biggest industry is tourists, and that she rates sec-, ond in raising cattle? Now I want my friends not to call me swamp-rat . . . Dick Miller (Smoke Room Steward) was standing by the gangway in port giving his good-bye to passen­ gers. I took notice he had one hand stretched out. He also had a little bag nearby. Perhaps for the tips! A bouquet of roses for the crew of the Del Sol for helping those refugee kids . . . Tex Suit is now sailing Bosun. I always said he looks more like a cowboy than a sailor (no offense) . . . Mobile is getting good business. I hear shipping is good but be careful with those cops. They don't even like to smell coca cola on your breath. I'm no company stiff, but I'm a good Union man. I saw a bed­ spread hanging on a line in a foreign port and right away I knew where it came from. Ii asked the girl and she told me. This sort of thing must cease. Give a present to the girl if you so desire, but make it personal. Let's do the right thing. I CAN FIX THAT BOS'N. ^/V\ITV1—> ^ 1^,;.. . �Friday, Oelob*r 15, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG HAPPY FACES AND SMACKING LIPS Page Thirteen Gulf Heat, Bucko Engineeif Worse Than War, Crew Says To the Editor: would know how to set booby traps? He then changed his attitude, which we expected. The Chief Engineer was just as bad, but he never showed his face around. These two phonies are against Labor, and everything that un-, ions stand for. After the story and pictures of the last trip of the Queens By ROCKY BENSON Victory were published in the How is your IQ, Seafarers? See October 8th LOG, I talked it if you can answer these 10 ques­ over with some of the crewmemtions. Score: 6—fair, 8—very bers, and decided that we had good, 10—tops. One point for forgotten a number of interest­ each question. ing events, so I'll give them to you now. HOME RUN PAYOFF 1. Whose picture is on $20 bill? We joined this ship in Balti­ But they gave us our blood, 1. Jackson more because of the bad ship­ money in Baltimore. Curly' 2. Washington ping, and the fact that we were Rentz, the Agent, and the Stew­ 3. Lincoln tired of eating Baltimore hot ard Patrolman, Johnny, went to 4. Adams dogs. There was no alternative bat for us, and came in with a. 2. On the thirteenth wedding an­ financially. home run. We all owe them our niversary, what present should Our first stop was Port Said, thanks for the swell job of rep­ you give? where the natives stole every­ resentation they did for us. 1. Steel thing but the ship's whistle The Port Captain for Isthmian 2. Lace while we were lying at anchor­ said that this ship was in worse 3. Ivory age. The Arabs were even pass­ shape than any ship ever to en­ 4. Diamond ing American counterfeit money ter the port of Baltimore, so The Gadsden's Chief Cook J. J. Reinosa (right) displays 3. What is Article 20 in the SIU around! My advice to any ship bad was the overtime messed up one of his culinary masterpieces. Each week he makes a Constitution? stopping there is to be on the by these gestapo characters the present of his handiwork to the oldest crewmember aboard. 1. Income alert for the "forty thieves." First Assistant, and the Chief If a youngster stays aboard the ship long enough. Brother 2. Assessments Next we went to the Persian Engineer. 3. General vote Reinosa will honor him with a tasty bit of pastry, says Gulf, where the air temperature The Second Assistant was con­ 4. Offenses and punishment was 152 degrees, and the sea demned by these two, because Thomas Foster, who sent the pics to the LOG. 4. During what month of 1941 temperature 95. We stayed for he was a typical seaman who was the SS Robin Moor sunk? about five weeks of hell on knew his job (which they didn't). 1. May earth. You couldn't sleep or eat, He was well liked by the crew, 2. June and perspired twenty-four hours who considered him a regular • 3. September a day. At daybreak the flies guy4. December made their attack, coming over­ The latest rumor is that you 5. What year was the first Safety head in squadrons and peeling have to register for the draft if At Sea Conference held? To the Editor: least, old W. Tracy of the Man- off like dive bombers, where we under 26. There is no chance of 1. 1913 hope Knot. were the target. anyone being drafted that made Just thought I. would drop you 2. 1921 We will never be caught in this trip; for they will either That's about all for now. I a line and let you know that the 3. 1929 sure wish I could get on a non- the Persian Gulf again during end up in 4-F, or in a straight old Puritan is shuttling again. 4. 1948 shuttling ship; but it sure looks the summer months, for it is jacket. I reckon I will meet You can call me the shuttling like we, are stuck for the winter. reaUy blood money—there should 6. How many feet and inches is the boys at the hot dog stand. it from the heel to the top of kid; for about a year ago (June be a bonus paid for sailing there To the new crew I will say, John Crews the head of the Statue of Lib­ of 1947 to be exact) I woke up at this time. The crew agreed "smooth sailing!" that they would rather go erty? P. Salvo 1. 115 feet, 3 inches through the hell of World War Engine Delegate II again, rather than make an­ 2. 151 feet, 1 inches other summer run to this area. 3. Ill feet, 6 inches 4. 205 feet, 6 inches COOLIES STAYED COOL 7. What is the monthly rate of The heat was so bad that the pay for an Assistant Cook on an Deck Department only worked Alcoa ship? in the mornings. Even the cool­ 1. $255.04 ies, who unloaded the ship, did 2. $231.38 not work in the afternoon—the To the Editor: 3. $219.55 hottest part of the day. 4. $189.97 But in the Engine Department, Way back in the good old days 8. How many times have the SIU the First Assistant had other (as we sometimes say), when I Constitution and By-Laws been. ideas. We worked from bell to made my first trip to sea to see Amended? bell. This fink layed out the what I could see, I grabbed a 1. 6 work he wantecf done, and then By WANDERING SEAFARER rust pot out of New Orleans, 2. 8 tookoff to the deck, because it bound for the wide open spaces. Just a dead seaman 3. 10 was too hot for him. He claimed Before the ship sailed I noticed On a foreign shore; 4. 13 a big-headed, ugly looking paper he was a supervisor and did Just a dead seaman, 9. During what month in 1941 boy selling papers aboard ship not have to work. A word—no more. were the SIU dues increased to Then he decided to bust a every day. $2.00 per month? Died on his ship Junior Engineer to Wiper, who Three years later, having taken was from Mobile, claiming that 1. April And that was all; to the sea himself, I met him no man from the South was any Just a poor seaman 2. May in Rotterdam, Holland. Still not good. The pay-off is that the Who answered his call. 3. July knowing his name, I took in a First Assistant is from Florida! 4. September Just a poor seaman JOHN CREWS prize fight in New Orleans a year 10. How many nautical miles is He stated that he has to be Gone to his rest; or so later, .and in the main tough with men on these ships. it from New York to Hamilton, Just a poor family one sunny morning to run down bout, who should come out Bermuda? I reminded him that it takes Hurled to distress. to the Hall in Mobile and catch swinging like he had the fits, but 1. 697 more than one to play the game. He was the provider a ship going to France. Well, this big-headed, ugly, homely He. got a bad time from the en­ 2. 2,269 By the sweat of his brow; we went to France aU right, but looking ex-paper boy! tire crew—including topside. He 3. 907 God's trumpet has blown as you know, we were not back I paid strict attention to the disputed practically aU the ov­ 4. 1,070 And he's answering now. in New York' till 11 months announcer as he said, "and in Quiz answers on page 15. ertime except Sundays. One Just an SIU member. later! this corner, wearing piurple crewmember mentioned that it Dead on foreign shore;. That was on the old Petrolite. trunks weighing one himdred must be against-his religion to Just a well loved Brother Well, I said right then that there forty-eight and a half, the sensa­ dispute overtime on the day of We shall see no more. would be no more shuttling for tional welterweight of the South rest. Our flag dips in tribute me. I went back to Mobile, —^Moon Kouns. MR. YOUNGBLOOD AT WAR To our dead member there; stayed on the beach a few weeks Every day he found cartoons, To the Editor: WHY MOON? To the widow and orphans. and caught the Alcoa Puritan— notes, etc., posted up slating how May God grant them care, yes! The good old Bauxite run I am enclosing my mother's As the years rolled by, he phony he was. He complained again. ft 4. t address and would very much established a new name for him­ that the black gang was waging We were back in Mobile in six like to have you send the LOG self, by being called the Bing psychological warfare on him. to her in California. I know weeks, and I said to myself, "Oh Crosby of the SIU. Scores of All he did was stand around with that my folks would enjoy it that's the run for me!" I signed people ask me every day why a pipe in his mouth. This dis-. By BILL GILSTRAP as much as I do here in the on for another trip. Well, here some call him Moon. I reply appeared one day. He was caught I am shuttling again. Looks like that if they take one little teeny painting^^ a storeroom. His paint Hospital. Oh yes. I'm just a child; I don't know of vthing right I just can't get off the old shuttle weeny look at him, they wouldn't brushes vanished the follo\ylng I know, of course, its true. now to say that - ou could use run. ask that question twice. And yet I feel as much as you. day. He went to open a tool I want to say one thing though, in the LOG. I ' -^id though, ^ut what 1 am so all burnt locker door and a bucket of And maybe more. and I will write =• mvthing of and I think I can speak for the up about is that he once started water came down on him. He You claim to see just dust . interest that I run across. whole crew: This is the best a comeback—and I •^as his lucky ran to the Chief, and moaned Where I see dreams and then. crew I have ever sailed with. We manager! I presented him with that the black gang was setting Richard 'n With the constant rust have a lot of oldtimers on here, a new robe, and to make a long booby traps for him. I was ap­ N.O. Hospital Of spoken words you (Editors Not"* ^ou forgot Blackie Stevens, Bosun; Charles story short he took it ashore and proached about this, and told Brush my dreams away the address, send it to Stringfeller, Steward; Johnny hocked it. him that there must be an exAnd sweep them ftu:— Walker, Oiler; and last but not us.) Perc7 Boyer Marine on board for who else "Just trash", you say. Puritan Seafarer Suffers From 'Shuttle Run Allergy' Percy Tells Of Moon's Rise To Fame Departed Brother HOSPITALIZED BROTHER ASKS LOG FOR MOM For The Educated �-Step­ page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 15. 1948 The Log Tours Ellis Island Hospital The work of psychiatrists in the rehabilitation of persons suffering from emotional disturbances has, in re­ cent years, been the subject of much publicity in the magazines and motion pictures. To seamen, the aid these specialists offer may seem*not suiTer is that Ellis Isl­ .distant and beyond their and Hospital is on the ap­ reach should the need ever proved list for doctoi-s wishing arise v/hen psychiatric guid­ to study neuropsychiartry. Of all ance is needed. Actually, the marine hospitals, Ellis Isl­ and offers the most extensive .however, the finest treat­ service in the neurospychiatic ment available is no further field. from a seaman than a short According to Vernam T. Davis, ferry ride to Ellis Island head of the neuropsychiatric ser­ Marine Hospital in New vice at the hospital, the doctors' • York Harbor, where, in ad­ main objective is to "get a complete picture of the indi­ dition to medical and TB vidual, his illness, his complaints sections, a neuropsychiatric and find out what brought them on so he can outgrow or over­ section operates. These doctors, nurses and so­ come them himself." It is to cial workers combine to form a this end that the teams work. team that diagnoses, observes The hospital estimates that and treats the illness of a sea­ the average stay is about three man much in the same manner weeks, with incoming men suf­ that a delicate operation would fering anything from a minor be approached by a crack sur­ nervous condition to a disease of gical team. the brain or spine. Sometimes the work of the hospital staff DIFFICULT JOB Unlike a broken leg, where brings quick results, other times treatment is pretty well estab­ it is painfully slow with .little lished, getting to the root of an improvement noted. While the emotional disturbance is often a work of the hospital isn't al­ difficult job. The set-up at Ellis ways successful, the staff is far Island is to first have the seaman from discouraged. They know that confer with one of the nine they have benefited dozens for psychiatrists on the staff. He is every case they have been unthen visited by a trained social able to dent. That alone is worth worker, who tries to help the. all tbe effort, patient work out his problem. Sometimes it is a difficulty with his family. In this case, the social worker communicates with his relatives and tries to unravel the situation. She also attempts to aid him in his ad­ justment to hospital life and en­ courages him to take part in the affairs of the hospital. The seaman is then encour­ aged to take part in occupation,al therapy. Although this service is under the direction of the Daughters of the American Rev­ olution, in all phases of its work it operates in close coop­ eration with hospital officials. R. S. Fagan, the hospital's administrative officer who ac­ companied the LOG reporter on a tour, and Doctor L. E. Hoop­ er, the medical director, stressed ithe attempt *of the hospital to provide every means possible to return the seamen to normal life within the restricted funds available. Testimony to the fact fhat quality at the hoepital does In the general shop are the looms and handicraft tools. Here a seaman is working on a rug—the pattern, which he designed himself, before him. All items created become the properly of the seamen. i S. i. X Men entering Ellis Island Hospital are first bedded in the admitting ward, pictured here. During their stay here the doctors call them into priveite consultation and determine the course of treatment to be followed. They are then assigned a permanent ward accordingly. At left a seaman tries his hand at making candlesticks on the wood lathe in the oc­ cupational ther^ wood shop. During their stay, men are given the full freedom of the hosf^al grounds and most re­ ceive passes into New York City over the week-ends. In the occupational therapy clinic they are encouraged to try their hand at weaving, wood-working, metal-working, painting and all the other crafts that are productive as well as time consuming. Often men discover unknown skills while working here, and several have continued to pur­ sue them as their trades ashore. 4- S- In one of the two music rooms fitted out with all the comforts of a home, a patient studies the music before him. Radios, phonographs and musical instruments are also put at the disposal of the seamen. * In the large and spacious recreation room provided by the American Red Cross and the Social Service Auxiliary several seamen gather around for a fast game of pool. The recreation room is availal)le to patients of all sections of the hospital and offers a multitude of amuse­ ments. Several times a month movies are shown and entertainment from New York provided. �Frida7. October 1$. I948 THE SEAFARERS h O G Page Fifteen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief Galveston minutes concerning on the ballot. Carried. Acting {Continued from Page 7) would contact Brother Avera at shipping rules, and to accept the Agent Buck Stephens reported the Mobile. Hall, in order that remainder. A motion carried to that Agent Bull Sheppard was in he may obtain the necessary in­ non-concur with the Puerto Rico New York assisting in the beef formation needed to take action minutes. Other New Business between the ILGWU and the regarding his claim against the of Branches holding meetings garment industry thugs, , and Company. Several members took was read and accepted. The would give a report of the part the deck and asked that the Agent's report was accepted. The played by the SIU upon his - re­ Brothers be more careful about Patrolmen's reports were made turn. Business affairs of the loitering on the sidewalks around and accepted. The Dispatcher Port are in good shape, but New the Hall, and making remarks reported 469 registered, and 305 Orleans shipping has fallen off. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, that would bring iU-repute to the shipped. The Hospital Commit­ There have been ten payoffs and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Union. Meeting adjourned at tee's report was accepted. Under six sign-ons since last meeting, heavily 09 their hands. Do what you. can to cheer them up by 7:55 P. M. with 260 members New Business a motion carried and there are about the same writing to them, y to instruct the Agent to have the number of payoffs scheduled for present. chairs in the Hall repaired and the next two weeks. In the last P. L. SAHUQUE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL X ^ ^ E. DANCY PUERTO RICO — No meeting to get two tables that are needed. two weeks there have been three C. J. MITCHELL A. M. LIPARI was held- as there were not One minute of silence for de­ lay-up jobs. Two were Alcoa C. L. HAMER H. S. TUTTLE enough present to form a quo­ parted Brothers. Under Good ships and one was an Isthmian. C. A. JSATI G. M. GRAY rum. The following Brothers and Welfare various members There are five Alcoa ship^ lined J. D. ANDERSON E. JEANFREAU volunteered to audit the books spoke concerning the good job up for payoff and all five are to M. E. MORES J. ZIMMER and bills: E. F. Martinez; J the Balloting Committee was do­ go in the boneyard. Crescent J. P. THRASHER ing. There was discussion on Salvage and Towing Company L. F. COOK Sanchez, and R. J. Morgan. C. SIMMONS the Ore ships. Meeting ad­ has signed a contract, and the G. O'ROURKE J. FITZSIMMONS XXX journed at 7:50 P. M. with 299 membership is advised that it is J. L. GREENE NORFOLK — Chairman, Carl­ W. T. ROSS all right now to take the lines of J. SMITHE son, 39664; Recording Secretary, member's present. F. PASQUALI their tugs. The MFOW&W are G. D. BRADY Rose, 3139; Reading Clerk WoolXXX S. B. SETTLOFF O. HOWELL ford, 100935. T. KARAVOKYOUS NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, to start picketing Bisso Tugs due C. W. JOHNSON All Branch 'minutes were ac­ Tex Suit, 6951; Recording Secre­ to their moving hot ships in the R. A. LEVASSEUR A. R. KING cepted, save for Puerto Rico, tary, Herman Troxclair, 6743; harbor, and when this starts the G. BUSH V. P. SALLINGS which was referred to New Busi­ Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, membership will be informed so F. BECKER they will know not to allow M. C. MURPHEY ness. The Agent's and Patrol­ 76. 4 i these tugs to handle our ships. A. WARD men's written reports were read New Orleans previous minutes, NEW ORLEANS HOSP. Report accepted. The Patrol­ E. E. WEBBER and accepted. Under New Busi­ and financial reports of Septem­ J. N. HULL R. GIERCZIC ness the floor was opened for ber 25 and October 2 accepted. men's reports accepted. The Dis­ J. DENNIS K. A. PARKS nominations for Union office. The The Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ patcher reported 405 men regis­ S. C. TAREMAN The W. R. GREBE following Brothers were elected cial reports for September 18 tered, and 407 shipped. T. RIEGO communication from Headquar­ R. A. HACKER to the Trial Committee: J. and 25 read and accepted. Mo­ T. F. OLIVER Glover, C. Aycock, Joe Lupton, tion carried to read only New ters regarding electing a Ballot­ N. ROMANO J. Hodges, and P. Adkins. A Business from the Branches. Mo­ ing Committee to coimt the balJ. E. TIENSIUM Committee was elected to count tion to non-concur in that part olts for the General Fund Assess­ S. LeBLANC the ballots, to meet at 10:00 A. M. of the Philadelphia minutes re­ ment was read, and a motion L. KAY Saturday. Brothers L. Paradeau, garding placing a Patrolman on was carried to elect the com­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. B. BIGGS C. Gardner, H. Dennis, L. the ballot and to accept the rest. mittee at a special meeting Fri­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 H. WEBBER Wright, W. Strickland, and C. Motion carried. Motion to non­ day afternoon. The SecretaryBOSTON 276 State St. C. HELM i ^ Newman comprised the Commit­ concur in the San Juan minutes Treasurer's report was accepted. E. B. Tiiley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 J. HODGES Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 tee. Under Good and Welfare, regarding the putting of a com­ A committee elected at the edu­ GALVESTON SOSVi—23rd St. % ^ several members spoke on wel­ bination Dispatcher — Patrolman cational meeting reported on Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-844S members loitering in front of the fare and conditions on the ships. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL Hall and recommended: First, 205 men were registered, and 97 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2'.17S4 A. EWING that a sign be placed at the bot­ NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville ^t. shipped. Meeting adjourned with A. VANELZUELA tom of the stairs stating "No E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 325 members present. M. CASTRO NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. loitering or disorderly conduct JOSEPH RUDOLPH XXX Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 J. McNEELY will" be tolerated in front of this BALTIMORE—Chairman, WiL NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Your wallet and discharges building. This by orders of the A. JENSBY Ben Reos, Agent Phone 4-1083 •Ham Rentz, 26445; Recording were found on the Robin Trent D. DeDUISEN membership;" second, that this PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Secretary, Ben Rees, 95; Read­ and are being held for you at T. ZEMRZUSKI Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar S-1217 ruling be strictly enforced by the ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4663. the 4th Floor Baggage Room, SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. W. H. NUNN Doorman; And, third, that any Motion carried to suspend the Mew York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, Steve Cardullo, Agent Donglas 2-5475 J. BOUYEA member failing to adhere to this SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Loon regular order of business and go New Yoi'k. W. HUNT ruling will be subject to appear Sal Colls, Agent Sen Juan 2-5996 into Obligations and charges. The X X X R. L. JOHNSTON SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn before a trial committee and following Brothers were Obli­ K. C. CROWE Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Anyone finding Pete Trianta- fined a maximum of $10 for the gated: N. Jackson, R. Wright, C. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. C. OPPENHEIMER fillos' wallet which he left on first offense. Report accepted. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Martinez, S. McCormick, C. InW. H. PERRY the Sixth Deck in New York The Tallying Committee's report HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. man, A. Sweigart, M. Bugawan, T. MANDICK please send it tb Pete at 625 was accepted. One minute of HAnover 2-2784 A. Weir, M. Vanckwiccl, Charles C. NANGLE Northeast 22nd Street, Miami, silence for departed Brothers. SECRETARY-TREASURER D. Rummey, Gilbert N. Prince, C. W. HALLA Florida. Pete especially wants General discussion under Good Paul Hall James Townseny, James H. P. G. DAUGHERTY back the picture of his late and Welfare. Meeting adjourned DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Broot, G. D. Martin, J. G. Sal­ Lindsey Williams father, his Masonic card and at 9:30 P.M. with 320 bookmeni t, t, mon, S. T. McKinney, W. Wal­ ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS other papers. bers present. ters, Lionel Abramson, G. McGALVESTON HOSPITAL Robert Matthews J, P. Shuler Nice, R. Fontaine, M. Laakso, H. Joseph Volpian W. McCUISTION Shiba, C. Scott, E. Max, and J. JAMES MATTHEWS Karalewski. Motion carried to H. R. WILLIAMSON accept the Trial Committee's re­ J. A. GIVENS The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. port. The Baltimore minutes farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 D. HUTCHESON PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St and the Baltimore financial re­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of J. MAPP Beacon 4336 ports for September 24 and Octo­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have » » & RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. ber 2 were read and accepted. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Phone 2599 BOSTON MARINE HOSP. The Secretary-Treasurer's weekly SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. JULIUS HENSLEY financial _ reports for September Douglas 2-8363 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. VIC MILAZZO 18 and 25 were accepted. The hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 JOHN J. GEAGAN Philadelphia minutes were read, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON 440 Avaion Blvd. and a motion was made to non­ Terminal 4-3131 4, t t Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. concur with the motion concern­ MOBILE HOSPITAL ing placing an extra Patrolman PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION R. ARMSTRONG on the ballot, and to accept the BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. JAMES CARROLL remainder of the minutes. Car­ To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 CHARLES E. GLOVER ried. A motion carried to non­ CHICAGO, Hi 3261 East B2nd St. JOHN F. GERSEY concur with that part of the Phone: Essex 2410 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the HARRY J. GRONIN CLEVELAND 2602 CarroU St. address below: Main 0147 A. C. McALPIN DETROIT 1038 Third St. T. W. TAYLOR Cadiiiac 6857 Name ^ —. WILEY HINTON DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 1. Jackson H. R. LOWMAN Melrose 4110 2. Lace TOLEDO 615 Summit St. J. H. ASHURST Street Address GarBeid 2112 3. Offenses and Punishment 4. May City State SAN JUAN HOSPITAL 5. 1929 W. EISENDER 6. Ill feet, 6 inches MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. J. B. GARDNER 7. $219.55 Empire 4531 E. RICHARDS 8. 6 times VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No.. R. TORRES 9. July PaciBc 7824 E. B. HOLMES 10. 697 nautical miles Men Now In Ue Marine Hospitak SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members SUP »• Gt. Lakes District Quiz Answers Canadian District �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 15, 1948 The MitBck on SS'^SIxeet OR WHO TOOKTWrigATOFF-ftlgeANesrERS? Hie SlUandIfie lt6WUmo^ oqainsf 4lie Kockefeeir in -Hie cigrweirt'jndustni is official pi^ssure beinq puton the Sea^rersandthe IL6WU P IVtet Itashappenedtbtfe im/i^tiiqcd^ � 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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X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1948 No. 41 AFL GARMENT WORKERS RALLY AGAINST UNION-BUSTERS Isthmian Signs 2-Year Contract At New Pay Rate Isthmian signed a new two-year agreement on Wednesday, October 6, the A&G Negotiating Com­ mittee announced. Holding resolutely to their bar­ gaining plan, the SIU negotiators forced Isthmian to grant the same wages, including overtime, which other companies granted. First break in the opemtors line came after Seafarers job-actioned the Mississippi Company's SS Del Norte in New Orleans. Subsequent job actionston other ships brought the mem­ that company, which finally was bers 'of the Atlantic & Gulf Ship organized after an intensive twoOperators Association into line. year campaign and a nine-day The negotiators also induced strike in August, 1947. At the conclusion of the strike, Isthmian to make the wage and overtime provisions retroactive Isthmian gave in on the Hiring to August 17 to jibe with the Hall. Wages and working condi­ wage increase on other lines. tions were negotiated last fall, The contract will run until Sep­ the entire contract being signed in November. tember 30, 1950. Isthmian is now running 50 The SIU's victory over Isth.ships, about half of them C-3s. mian amazed the world's waterFor the most part. Isthmian runs fronts, {or Isthmian was known everywhere as the last big non­ to the Near and Far East. The old Isthmian contract ex­ union American company. pired August 21. Negotiations commenced immediately, and parleys have been held at fre­ quent intervals ever since. The effective date of the new con­ tract is August 22. The Negotiating Committee also announced that they are making progress in talks with the Cuba Distilling Company, on NEW YORK—Oct. 7—The de­ Some 50.000 members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union staged a mass whose molasses tankers the SIU cision by the National Labor Re­ demonstration in New York last week and pledged, an all-out fight against racketeering ele­ recently won an NLRB election. lations Board regarding the com­ Only a few minor points remain ments who are attempting to smash the union. The huge crowd, part of which is shown in to be squared away, they said. position of the bargaining unit which will vote the remaining photo above, enthusiastically cheered the Seafarers who responded to a call for aid in the The new contract with Isth- nine Cities Service ships has I mian is the SIU's second with again been held up due to the ILGWU's .organizing drive on non-union shops, operating under protection of racketeers. stalling tactics of the OS repre­ sentatives. When the NLRB hearings concluded, it was stipu­ lated by the attorneys on both sides that briefs would be filed The basic fact behind poor of artificial barriers being raised fected is, of course, Mississippi. prewar level. by October 8. shipping these days is the de­ by Brazil, Argentina and other One result of this combination Despite the decline in world Following this, lawyers for the of elements is that in May the trade, many foreign lines seem company attempted to have Ben­ cline in overseas commerce to a nations. level described as the worst in In an effort to build up then- U.S. merchant marine carried to be active. Typical of the situ­ jamin B. Sterling, attorney for 30 years. In addition, despite own merchant marine, Brazil only 47.7 percent of all Ameri­ ation is a report from Mobile the SIU, agree to a three-week the 50-percent provision in the gives rebates to shippers using can waterborne commerce and where shipping for Seafarers has further delay, and when he re­ only 40.4 percent of American been close to the vanishing point fused, they went to the NLRB Marshall Plan legislation, Am­ Brazilian ships. in recent weeks. erican • ships how are carrying Argentina requires that gov­ dry cargo exports. where they were granted ten less than half of U.S. foreign ernment purchases, amounting to These figures contrast sharply According to the Mobile Reg­ additional days. trade for the first time since 90 percent of Argentine imports, with the January figures which ister of September 29, Mobile If the company lawyers throwcome in Argentine ships. Other were 56.0 percent for all com­ expects to have more foreign no more monkey wrenches into 1942. Reasons for the latter situation countries have equally compli­ merce and 53.5' percent for dry ships during October than in any the legal machinery, briefs on are several. For one thing, there cated controls detrimental to cargo exports. There is no rea­ month since before the war. both sides will be submitted to* son to believe that the figures Dutch, British, Swedish, Span­ the NLRB no later than October never has been devised an ade­ American shipping. quate plan for policing the The Maritime Commission is for the months since May will be ish, Italian, Danish and South 18. protesting these anti-American any more cheerful. American vessels are included in Marshall Plan cargoes. PREVIOUS RULING For another, the beneficiary practices, many of which date Before the war, when the the list. Port officials say that The company's efforts are di­ back 20 years or so. Whether U.S. merchant marine was pretty there has been a steady increase nations have resorted to all kinds of skullduggery to get anything will come of the pro­ constantly neglected, less than of foreign-flag arrivals in recent rected primarily at excluding extra cargoes'for their ships. The tests is another matter, for the 30 percent of American over­ months, the same months in Stewards, Bosuns, Machinists and finger has been pointed publicly Commission must work through seas commerce went under the which the percentage of Ameri­ Pumpmen from the bargaining at the British and the Dutch, the State Department, which American flag. Unless the pres­ can participation in American unit on the grounds that men among other, on several occa­ never does anything for the ent trend is checked soon, many commerce has been slipping sailing in these ratings are superr merchant marine. SIU line af­ fear that it will reach the dreary downward. sions. (Continued on Page 15) The reasons for the decline in total trade are more profound, as numerous recent surveys have disclosed. DESTITUTE EUROPE With a week remaining before Last year, 65 Seafarers met the still in an.organizational status. Atlantic & Gulf ports on Novem­ At the bottom is the almost The bailot will list 1 Secre- ber 1 and continue until Decem­ world-wide devastation, both nominations for offices in the qualifications and contested for 37 Atlantic & Gulf District posts. tary-Treasui-er, 3 Assistant Sec­ ber 31. Booths will be set up Atlantic and Gulf District for economic and physical, caused This year, 33 posts will be filled retary-Treasurers, 11 Agents and in all Halls and voting facilities 1949 close, from the nominations by 'the war. Europe is destitute. 18 Patrolmen. from a field expected to top last already filed indications are will be such that Seafarers will There is no country that can year's number of candidates. that a record number of Sea­ be able to cast their ballots with. PIC AND STORY buy much of anything except farers will be placed in nomina­ a minimum of time involved. As was the procedure last year, Nominations for office were of­ through Marshall Plan credits, tion and appear on the referen­ ficially opened on September 22, candidates, in addition to sumand it is beginning to look as With a week remaining before with the adoption of a Head­ mitting their qualifications "o the nominations close, the Union if the Plan itself were a drop dum ballot. in the bucket, if Western Eur­ The nominating period ends on quarters resolution designating Secretary-Treasurer, are re­ urges all men possessing the quired to enclose a passport size qualifications to put themselves ope is to be fully rehabilitated. October 15, and a heavy number the positions to be filled. The resolution pointed out that picture of themselves and a into nomination so as to insure Trade with South America is of men is expected to be placed also down. In general, this is in nomination before the dead­ in accordance with the economy statement of not more than 100 the greatest possible selection by due to a shortage of dollars' in line. At that ,tinte a rank-and- program. Mobile, Norfolk, Gal­ words listing their Union records. the membership. South America. But American file Headquarters "committee will veston and Philadelphia will op­ These will be published in Qualifications necessary for of­ ships are getting fewer than go over the qualifications and erate with one less Patrolman. the SEAFARERS LOG a short fice in the SIU, as set forth in they should of the cargoes now rule on the eligibility of each The San Francisco post will not while before voting begins. the Union constitution, are listed appear on the ballot because it is Balloting will commence in hll on page 3. going to South America because man. Cities Service Bargaining Unit Still Unsettled Shipping Detline Traced To World Poverty Nominations For A&G Posts Pouring into Headquarters �THE SEAFARERS 59 Page Two LOG Fridar, October 8, 1948 ] SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aailiated 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 » :c. Real Solidarity J The following letter was recently received by the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union: .9 "Thank you for sending the LOG to me regularly. Fm enjoying your paper because your fighting spirit en­ lightens me and others in our work of building up a free, independent German seamen's union—towards the Bro­ therhood of the Sea for all. "Yes, we over here have to put up daily everything we have in our bodies to meet the resistance of the old reactionary German shipowners and their stooges on one side. On the other hand we have to take care of Stalin's stooges, too. "While patrolling the docks in the harbor of Bremen I pass by your ships—those giant ships, well-fed, wellmanned, with the best general conditions, and now a new two-year agreement containing your outstanding Hiring Hall clause. In other words, you have everything we haven't got! "We have got to start from the bottom up, but we hbpe to meet your good conditions in the years to come. Afes, we keep our union steady as she goes, with the help of the International Transport workers' Federation and her Seamen's Charter. 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. "We shall reach our goal—the Brotherhood of the Sea—for all who sail the seven seas in order to make their living in a peaceful world. 'Your fraternally, "Frank Pietzak "Port Organizer- -Bremen' Men Now la The Marine Hiapltals These axe 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 Accompanying this letter was a clipping from a writing to them. , German newspaper. The clipping tells the story of the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO recent convention of the ITF in Oslo, where it was decided J. DENNIS J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE to take action against the phony transfers of American R. BUNCH s. w. MCDONALD P. L. SHAUQEUE -ships to Panamanian and Honduran registry, merely to J. B. GEISLER J. L. SAUL R. M. HESTER get around granting the wages and conditions which U.S. A. R. KING M. H. SIMONEAUX S. C. FOREMAN seamen have won through the years! HARMAN McNAB E. J. DANCY 1 The news story calls for support of the German E. LAPARI J. H. BIBBS GALVESTCHU HOSPITAL seamen in any action undertaken by United States mari­ V. W. RUSSELL W. C. McCUISTION time unions and expresses the solidarity that the German O. HOWELL JAMES MATTHEWS V. P. SALLINGS H. R. WILLIAMSON merchant seamen feel for their Brothers across the sea. C. GREEN J. A. GIVENS D. HUTCHISON :i The quoted letter and the clipping illustrate once H. C. MAPHEY ALVIN WARD J. MAPP more what members of the SIU have long known to be S. KINZAN % % % tnie about the non-Communist sections of the labor move- G. R. GRAY MOBILE HOSPITAL JOHN F. GERSEY iqent—both in the United States and abroad. During the J. L. HUGULEY R. L. FLIPPIN VHLEY HINTON JR. 194^ 'General Strike, the unions affiliated to the ITF K. V. PETTERSSON ROBERT ARMSTRONG yplunteered their immediate support, and foreign long­ C. W. JOHNSON H. R. LOWMAN R. P. GRAVES GEORGE KALEEL shoremen's unions stated emphatically that they would M. HENBERT T. W. TAYLOR nbt work cargo loaded in the U.S. during the strike. A. AUGUSTIN A. C. MALPIN E. P. BADON T. C. BALLARD In other emergencies this same sort of solidarity has R. L. BARBER WILLIAM D. JOHNSON Reen evidenced. And now, as the SIU and other American L. KAY % % X maritime unions face a world-wide action to put a halt A. M. PETET STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL the "paper" transfers of ships to Panamanian and S. LE BLANC - A. EWING M. PETIE A. VANELZUELA Honduran registry, it is comfortable to know that the A. J. J. McKENNA M. CASTRO seamen's unions in foreign countries are prepared to take S. A. GLENN J. McNEELY their stands on the sides of the workers and against the ALBERT McMAHON A. JENSBY gfeedy shipowners. D. DeDUISEN E. M. LOOPER Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing limes: 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. ZEMRZUSKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY i 4. SAN JUAN HOSPITAL W. EISENDER J. B. GARDNER E. RICHARDS R. TORRES E. B. HOLMES 4 4 4 SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS 4 4 4 BOSTON HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO JOHN J. GEAGAN JULIUS HENSLEY I,'" �THE SEAFARERS Friday, October 8, 1948 Qualifkathns For Offire Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Un­ ion, eis 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 Interna­ tional Union *of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, in continuous g.ood standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant vessels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. ^ (e) That he be an active and full book member and show four months ^scharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision 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 zis listed above. The notice of intention addressed* to the SecretaryTreasurer must be in his office not later than October 15. 1948. when nominations will be closed. i S. 4 Every candidate for office in the AScG election scheduled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport picture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biographical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the member­ ship with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography , to: Secretary-Treasurer. Seafarers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4. N. Y. LOG Page Three Seafarers Centraot Would Hav| Saved Cities Service Grewmai Photo shows the Lone Jack's No. 1 lifeboat as it ap­ peared when the lashing down was completed. The boat was not restored to its craxlle. and was lashed down in such a manner that the boat could not be freed in an emergency. It didn't really matter because the boat had a foot ;,hole in its bottom anyway. Edgar Eddy, the seaman lost. v,-as working on the outside of this boat when he was swept overboard. The Lone Jack's crewmembers know that unsafe working conditions will be a thing of the past, once Cities Service is under contract to the Seafarers International Union. ILGWU Makes Headway Against Racketeers If Cities Service were under contract to the Seafarers, jthe accident resulting in the de^tb of a crewmember on the Lijijnv Jack during a hurricane netrei would have occurred, accordihg to the views expressed to the LOG this week by an SIU bookmember, who was aboard the ship as an SIU organizer. In the opinion of the SIU member, who cannot be named because of the organizing cam­ paign now in progress, Edgar Eddy, an SIU pledged crewmember, was lost at sea because of lax preparation for foul wea­ ther before leaving port, incom­ petency of the Mate and Bosun and inadequate safety precau­ tions. All of the^e matters would have been corrected had the crew been represented by the SIU, stated the Seafarer. , The Lone Jack left New York on August 29 for Venezuela with no provisions made for securing deck gear. This in spite of being forewarned of a heavy hurri­ cane sweeping the Atlantic sea­ board. Two days, out of port, the ship met the full fury of the hurricane and all hell broke loose. The hurricane winds grew strong, and the ship rose and fell in the sea troughs with a force that sent oldtimers reel­ ing in the foc'sles and passage­ ways. The winds continued to gain velocity and, late in the after­ noon, reached a force of 125miles-an-hour. The deck crew prepared to work inside imtil the storm abated, but the poorly secured deck gear dashed these plans. The organizing drive launched in New York three weeks ago by the AFL International Ladies Garment Workers Union against non-union jobbers operating with the help of racketeering elements is making headway. Since the appearance of Sea­ farers International Union mem­ bers on the garment workers' LIFEBOAT LOOSE picketlines, strong arm tactics of Over the howl of the wind the the union-busters have stopped crew heard one of the lifeboats completely and the ILGWU has crashing into the bulkhead of announced that several of the the boat deck. Quick inspection non-union firms have already showed that the boat was out of signed up, with negotiations un­ its cradle and was swinging back der way with a dozen others. and forth, each time putting big­ Prior to beginning the organiz­ ger dents in the bulkhead and ing offensive, the Garment Work­ the boat. ers Union called on members of The Mate then ordered the the SIU to serve as temporary Bosun to turn the deck gang out . organizers. Up to that time,-truck on deck to secure the boat, be-* owners had been using gangster fore it was smashed to bits. methods to protect the non-union jobbers. ILGWU members were Somewhat apprehensive, the practically helpless, since most deck gang moved out on the of them are women or elderly slippery deck and gingerly made its way to the No. 1 lifeboat. men. "The air is now cleaner than Exactly what took place then it has been in many months," is not too clear, but Edgar Eddy Julius Hochman, general man­ was seen making his way along Members of the ILGWU, and members of the SIU supporting them, gather in a street of ager of the ILGWU's Dress Joint the outside of the swinging boat. New York's garment district to hear union officials vow a continuing fight against union^bustBoard, said this week. "In two ing racketeers in the industry. (Continued on Page 14) weeks we have put the gangsters on the defensive. We could not permit ourselves to be intimi­ dated by the truck drivers and their henchmen." With torpedoed Seaferers now that "The argument that they ment of compensation for civi­ ... All of them were thrown in­ At a mass outdoor rally staged in the heart of the garment dis­ being processed for induction in­ were paid well for what they did lian workers — most of whom to concentration camps. In the trict, some 50,000 ILGWU mem­ to the new peacetime Army, it is a poor one. No pay is big were seamen—under Public Law POW camps of Japan, notably epough to compensate for life 396, enacted by the 80th Con­ at Osaka, they were fed short bers pledged an all-out fight is interesting to read in Joseph and limb; and some of them, gress and "designated to create rations, were half starved, and against the hoodlums seeking to F. Dineen's column in the Bos­ because of their injuries, will a War Claims Commission to were beaten so mercilessly that smash the union. ton Herald, a fair and' forth­ A tremendous ovation was right statement of the contribu­ never again be able to support inquire into the status of mem­ health was impaired for life."^ If other sections of the press given the Seafarers, who were tion made by seamen under com­ themselves as long as they live. bers of the merchant marine, ,,, The sailor in the merchant civilians who were captured, and had been as fair in stating the greeted by Margaret DiMaggio, bat wartime conditions. marine, whose ship was torpe­ internees who were unlucky nature of wartime service of of the Dress Joint Board or­ After pointing out that mem­ doed and sunk during the war enough to be in enemy coun­ those who sailed the ships as ganizing staff, as "our union bers of the Army, Navy, Marine while carrying supplies across tries when war was declared." merchant seamen, then the sight Brothers of the SIU." and Air Corps were given hon­ the Atlantic of Pacific, might But, for the record; he points of torpedoed seamen being Among other ILGWU officials ors and medals for their brav­ have been far better paid in his out that, "Hundreds of men in among the first processed iiito addressing the demonstrators were Charles Zimmerman, Secre­ ery and service, he states that rating, but when he was killed the merchant marine were cap­ the peacetime army would riot tary, Local 22; Luigi Antonini, "there was none such ffcr mer­ he was just as dead as an en­ tured, both by the Germans and stand out today as a black in­ chant mariners who risked their listed sailor in the Navy." the Japanese. Technically they dictment of the fairness of our Secretary, Local 89, and Julius lives and served." The article is principally in­ were civilians in the employ of whole system of deferment and Hochman, General Manager, tended as a plea for the pay­ oil companies or merchant lines.] draft selection machinery. His article .goes on to state ' Dress Joint Board. Boston Columist Praises Seamen For Wartime Servire �THE SEAFARERS T^Page Four % SlU Shippers Mower Rates To Increase Trade Two SlU-contracted companies announced in the past month pjans to step up business by provjljiding reduced rates in the freight and passenger fields. Seatrain Lines, which operates four ships cai-rying loaded freight cars, has cut rates up to 50 per cent in its services be­ tween Gulf ports and Cuba. It is expected that the lowered rates will also be applied to Seatain service between New York and Havana, to avoid giving Gulf shippers a lop-sided advantage over those shipping from the Atlantic coast. r"" > A temporary injunction barring the Seatrain Lines from putting its 50 per cent rate cut into effect until the Maritime Commission ruled on its legality was handed down in a Federal court on Wednesday. Th6 injunction was issued on application of the West India Fruit and Steamship Company, one of the companies named in the Seatrain suit charging anti­ trust law violations. LOG Friday, October 8, 1948 WHAT tTWMK., QUESTION: The two year agreement which the SIU won from several of the larger Union-contracted companies has been in effect for six weeks. Now that you've had a chance to see it work, how do you think it shapes up? iSlSBI'iiiililllll: EDWARD GONSALVES, OS: The new contract is good for the Union—especially since it is for two years this time instead of one. I'm hoping that it won't be long until we have Cities Service and the other unor­ ganized companies under con­ tract. Those additional jobs will come in pretty handy these days. I'm very well satisfied with the new wage scale, and the work­ ing conditions which are guar­ anteed me in this agreement. As an SIU man enjoying these top conditions in the industry, I will do what I can to help the un­ fortunate men in the unorganized fields to get in under our con­ tract. (Interviewed in New York Hall.) D. J. SHEEHAN, Oiler: In the passenger field, conser­ Our Negotiating Committee vative shipping circles were did a fine job on the new twosomewhat startled to hear that year contract. They have built the Arnold Bernstein Line plan­ the wages up in order to help us ned a round trip passenger serv­ meet the high cost of living. We ice to Europe for .$250 to $350, all know what the T-H Law has if the Maritime Commission ap­ been trying to do to Unions. proves its pending subsidy ap­ Well, Taft and Hartley didn't plication. stop our Negotiating Committee PLAN OPPOSED from keeping the Hiring Hall At the commission hearing of Of course, we all know that we the Bernstein application in now have the finest contract in Washington last month, compet­ maritime history, and I believe ing concerns opposed the com­ we should give our Committee pany's plan to convert two troop one big vote of thaiiks for at­ caiTiers into one-class ships, with taining it for us. Where is there accommodations at the price now another maritime union that can being charged for tourist facili­ match the position we now hold? ties in three-class liners. The (Interviewed in Boston Hall.) proposed service would operate between New York and Ply­ mouth, Rotterdam and Antwerp. ERIC JOSEPH, Wiper: Although the Maritime Com­ siilliiiii I think the Union has achieved mission has not yet announced a great victory because now we its decision on the application, have security for a period of two Arnold Bernstein, head of the years. The companies have no company, has expressed con­ choice but to abide by the con­ fidence that favorable action is tract provisions for that period forthcoming. of time. Although at first theStrongest opposition to the provision requiring Wipers to Bernstein plan at the hearings paint black gang quarters during came from representatives of the regular working hours may have United States Lines. caused some guys to beef, I, They stated that neitlier the think it is working out to our one-class plan or the other pro­ advantage. The overtime pre­ posed Bernstein service—that of viously gained from this work specializing in the uncrated was small and the monthly wage transportation of automobiles increase we won is much better that tourists might want to take to have than the couple of bucks with them—would be practicable. overtime once in a great while. SEES ACTIVITY (Interviewed in New York Hall.) Bernstein, however, confidently pointed out that there is a definite need for the service he JOSEPH PINEAU, AB: prdposes. He estimated that I like the wage increase. When iliiiii iiliiiiiir there be excellent busi­ I came into the Union, an AB . . . ness for it for at least 20 years. made 110 dollars a month. Now The Seatrain rate reduction we have more than doubled that was touched off by information amount. Good wages always are received by the company that good news. I like the new way shippers contracted to the Gulf of handling Electricians' helpers, and South Atlantic Havana too. The new rating. Second Steamship Conference who used Electrician, is a better rating facpities of non-member com­ than Assistant Electrician. The panies not authorized by the two-year provision is pretty fine. conti-acts could bo penalized It gives ng time to do some or­ Penalities range from 15 to 25 ganizing in the unorganized We're safe having the perr cent of the freight rates on fleets. two years, because we will be a shipper's traffic for the year. §Jxortly after announcing its protected by . the re-opening clause. I was at sea, but I hear new rates, Seatrain sued five corppanies for $1,800,000 damages, the NMU rode in behind us (Interviewed in New charging violation of the federal again. York Hall.) anti-trust laws." J. G. GREENBAUM, Dk. Eng.: What is especially ^ood about this new contract, to my way of thinking, is the two-year guar­ antee of our present manning scales. This new agreement is the best I have ever worked un­ der, and I have never heard of one in the maritime industry that could equal it. The whole contract sounds just about per­ fect to me but the manning scale guarantee was the wisest move of all. This means that, come hell or high water, SIU ships will be sailing with the present complements for the next two years. The Union Committee that worked out this agreement certainly was on the ball. (Inter­ viewed in Boston Hall.) : f:l j j ' CHARLIE DWYER. Cook; I think our new two-year agreement is the finest thing of its kind in maritime history. The SIU still leads the way. Our Negotiating Committee really de­ serves a vote of thanks for drawing up and pushing through this swell contract. Each and every member benofits greatly by it. Not only the new wage increase, which, of course, is of paramount importance to most of the boys, but our conditions and working rules should insure smooth running for all hands for the next two years. The Sea­ farers International Union cer­ tainly keeps marching on. (Inter­ viewed in Boston Hall.) A. L. CALLAHAN, Chief Cook: I have a feeling of greater se­ curity with the two-year con­ tract."'That's one big advantage this contract has over previous ones that should be clear to everybody. And another thing that I liked plenty was that the new agreement has a provision allowing the Union to re-open negotiations on the question of wages and other monetary mat­ ters. This is mighty important, because it lakes care of any pos­ sible increase in the cost-of-liv­ ing that might otherwise find us at a disadvantage. All in all, I think the contract has about all we want. (Interviewed in Boston • HaU.) STANLEY BROWN, AB: The new contract is great! It's the best contract in the maritime industry. The thing I like the most about it is that we won it without having to strike. The AB's pay is more than double what it was when I started a few years ago. It was 100 dollars then, but it's 222 dollars now, which is some increase, if you ask me. Also, we have two whole years iu wlilch to prepare ourselves to deal with the com­ panies again. I don't see why we can't use that time profitably by organizing some more com­ panies. Anyway, it's good to be working under the finest agree­ ment around. (Interviewee^ in New York Hall.) * �Friday* October 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS haC Page Fiv^ San Juan Seafarers Kept Busf By Shipping And Shoregang Work sSi;' By SAL COLLS ^' \X\ GALVESTON EDUCATION MEETING SAN JUAN — We have had a lot of ships during the past week, and have settled a lot of beefs to the satisfaction of the members concerned. The MV Ponce sailed short of an Oiler, but every beef aboard her was squared away. The SS Monarch of the Seas made five jobs, and we have six jobs on the board as this is being writ­ ten. We can't fill those six jobs, either. It seems that some of the rated beachcombers on this Shipping Holds In Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Shipping con­ tinues good on the Texas coast, we are happy to report. The fact is we could use a few more rated men than we have right now. Island just don't want to know where the Hull is located. One of our • most confid(§Tit. beachcombers got off the SS Angelina for a vacation—Brother Woody Lockwood. We think he will have a long wait if he is after the Ponce. BEISBOL Tony Viera gave us a hahd taking care of the Ponce, inci­ dentally, since we had to hurryto an ILA meeting. We haven't had a chance yet to get an education program go­ ing, so many of our members are working in shoregangs. However, the voting on the General Fund Assessment has been proceeding at a good pace. For those sportsmen who fol­ low baseball, the professional games are about to start here. As usual, there will be a lot of players from the mainland and the games will be fast. Incident­ ally, don't come around looking for "aguacates." The season is just about over. The beachcombers would like to hear something about Tommy Murray, and hear from Norman Maffie, the "sketch man," and some of the rest who have spent some time on the Island. "Oldtime beachies," the girls call' them. . It is about time we thanked the Editor of the LOG for send­ ing the paper to the people here whose names and addresses we This week we paid off three ships. They were the SS Thomas Cresap and Clyde Seavey, both Isthmian, in Houston, and a Seafarers in the Texas port as they participated in the first of the new series of sessions, tanker over in Lake Charles. in which the entire education program as drawn up by the Emergency Agents Conference was There were no serious beefs on reviewed, and the two-year contract analyzed. any of the ships, and we settled what few minor complaints there were right aboard at the pay­ offs. The most interesting thing we By CAL TANNER and the three scows being re­ pressed by many Brothers, will have had down here was the paired in the shipyard, are regis­ probably ring up an overwhelm­ Educational meeting we held last , MOBILE — Shipping in the tering here. ing majority of "Yes" votes, week. (Ed. Note: See picture on Port of Mobile continues slow, with a total of 59 bookmen and Consequently, the shipping list when the final tally is recorded. this page.) STOP PUSHING.^ 35 permitmen shipped for the is pretty long. So if you are not EDUCATION CONTINUES We had a long discussion of YOU'RE TiitiN " week. We had nine payoffs and The second in the series of the new two-year agreement, WILL COME/* five sign-ons during the period. education meetings was held-^analyzing it in great detail. Ships paying off were the Tuesday and keen interest was Everybody present took an inGovernor Brandon, a Waterman displayed by the entire mem­ terest in the discussion, and a Liberty now in the shipyard for bership in the proposed uniform great many points about the cona 15-day repair job; the Wild shipping registration rules. Three tract were brought to light which Ranger, another Waterman ship or four other topics were also|pleased the membership, in from Puerto Rico; the Alcoa discussed by the members. LIKE CONTRACT Roamer, which is going back These informal meetings are down to the Islands on the one of the best ways to get the Incidentally, everybody here is bauxite run; the Warrior, a Wat­ opinions and feelings of the pretty enthusiastic about the erman C-2 going to Greece with membership on various questions contract. Its improvements over flour; the Hastings, also of Wa­ that come up from time to time, the old one were the occasion gave him. The ones who get it terman and also going into the but which never gets to the for some fine compliments for sure like it. They say they al­ yards for repairs; and the Alcoa the Negotiating Committee. regular meetings. Cavalier, which is going out in a position to sweat out a ways find interesting informa­ again on her regular 17-day couple of weeks on the beach, On the Mobile labor front, The MCS and MFOWW have tion and stories in it. And when cruise. you had best, detour around Mo­ the only beef hanging fire is pickets at the entrance to the it is late reaching Puerto Rico, Three other payoff ships head­ bile for the present. We'll let that of the Waitresses Union, Todd shipyard here. These men as it sometimes is through no ed for the boneyard. These were you know via the LOG when AFL, which has a picketline are covering the MCS and fault of the Editor, they call the the Bessemer Victory, Water­ shipping picks • up and is nor­ around one of the local restaur MFOWW ships under West Coast Hall to ask where it is. man, and the Alcoa Liberties, mal again. ants and is doing a pretty contract, and constitute a token The other night, one of our John Paul Jones and Charles Voting is continuing on the good job of it. line. They are making no effort boys took some LOGS to a small Warfield. ten-dollar General Fund Assess­ The Seafarers are, of course, to shut the yard down. but shipshape bar called El All in all, the payoffs and ment. The majority of the men respecting the girls' picketlines We are keeping close tabs on Botecito. And you would be sur­ sign-ons were very smooth, with on the beach eligible to vote Men prised at the way it was received and doing all they can to help the organizing program. all disputes being settled prior have done so. As their ships hit them. We hope to be able to here are encouraged to try for by the people there, including to the payoffs and sign-ons. port, men are coming in to report by LOG time next week jobs on the organizing agenda, a lot of students who read it cast their ballots. SEVERAL IN TRANSIT that the waitresses have won and we do our best to find new word by word between beers and boogie-woogie records. ways to get them aboard. Besides these, several ships Mobile, from the sentiment ex­ their strike. were in transit and they were contacted and necessary replace­ ments made. The vessels in transit were the Noonday^^^ City of Alma, Beauregard and MadBy A. S. CARDULLO ing him a communist. But if he been collected at a communist a special session of Congress be­ aket—all Waterman C-2s. cause of the present waterfront isn't, then -why the hell doesn't rally for the strikers." Quite a few oldtimers are SAN FRANCISCO—The Coast he sign and let the men have Everyone seems to agree that situation. Wasn't he one of the presently on the beach in Mo­ , is still tied up and the best ad­ a chance to get back to work'? we should send the alien com­ ones who didn't want Congress bile rlow. Among those seen vice we can offer is that all HOW COME? mies out of the country. Then called back to curb the high around are Colon Aubert, Mel hands stay away from this port. Another thing we'd like to why all the pussyfooting, like prices? Shipley, Lefty McNorton, Lester We are urging the men on the know is where the WEA comes holding the top commies and The oil strike out here is still Lord, Johnnie Morriss, George beach here to head for the East off getting so het up about fight­ then releasing them under $500 on, but it looks as though a set­ Truesdell, J. W. Demouy, J. H. or Gulf coast ports, or else get ing the commies after being so bail to continue their subversive tlement is near. The Boiler­ Jones, Jack Lynch, Willie Rey­ a job ashore, as the strike looks buddy-buddy with them for so activities. There are a lot of makers are ready to go out, too. nolds, Robert Reynolds and like it will be a long, drawn-out long. sailors who have been held for As this is being written, the SS Charlie Spencer. affair. The working stiff is really get­ a lot less. These commies de­ Mastmar, Calmar, is being paid BEACH FILLS UP At the moment, the outcome ting the worst end of this situa­ serve the same treatment that ofif. This makes four Calmar The slowdown in shipping is of the beef seems to hinge on tion. The strike is driving the non-commies would get in. Rus­ and three Isthmian ships hang- • ing on this coast without crews. • causing the beach in Mobile to Bridges' signing the anti-commie longshoremen to accept help sia. There are still quite a few men ' INTEIIESTED. NOW fill up again. Most of the crews affidavits. Right now. Bridges is from anybody. We quote from We also see where Represen­ on the beach, but their ranks that got off the three vessels suing the Waterfront Employers one of their flashes: '"Two-and-aWhich headed for the boneyard, Association for $700,000 for call­ half tons of canned food have tative Hartley is now calling for are slowly thinning out. Slow Shipping Adds Many To Mobile Beach West Coast Strike Expected To Continue For Long Time �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOG Friday. October 8. 1948 Cool Weather Brings Tankers Agent Pays Off Yarmouth In Nova Scotia Cut Of Lay-Up To Aid New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK —We can thank the sudden cold snap in the northern parts of'the country for the better-than-last-week ship, ping we are experiencing in this port this week. The upswing isn't great, but it is enough to give us some hope for the com­ ing weeks. We crewed three tankers from lay-up this week and we expect to see more come out when peo­ ple start burning up the oil in their home tanks. Incidentally, we can thank the organizing department for all three of the ships. The Nathaniel Palmer, Sweetwater and John Marion have all been added to the SIU fleet through the or­ ganizing program adopted by the SIU. They are coming in very handy during this lull in ship­ ping. FEW PAYOFFS Wfe signed on, in addition to the three tankers all ready men­ tioned, the Robin Wentley and Marine Star, Robin; Afoundria and James Jackson, Waterman; Steel Designer, Isthmian. Not tf)o impressive a showing. Due to the West Coast strike, a lot of intercoastal ships are tied up here waiting for the big beef to break. It doesn't look too promising for these ships in the near future, however. BARREN OF BASEBALL Very little else can be said for activity in this port. We aren't playing host to the World Series, except on television, so the local baseball devotees are writing off the past season and are hoping for better results next year. It makes a good show on television here in the Hall and is well at­ tended by members hailing from Beantown and Cleveland. The Yarmouth crew had a good payoff way up in Nova Scotia in the town for which the ship is named. The men I seem to have enjoyed the unusual experience of paying off and signing on in a foreign port. Standing (left to right): D. G. Hodge, Watchman; an unidentified crewmember; E. B. Tilley, Boston Agent who handled the payoff; W. J. Sampson. BR; J. E. Sweeney, Oiler; and O. Engelson, AB. Kneeling: A. Melanson, OS; and F. McGuire, AB. W. J. Sampson, BR, had no beefs to report from the Yar­ mouth's payoff up north. The Yarmouth was in tip-lop shape, the Boston Agent writes. This week the local papers have been carrying the story of a lawyer who robbed his family of a million-and-a-half bucks. A month or two ago a judge over in New Jersey, who was a bank By E. B. TILLEY official, robbed the depositors of BOSTON—No payoffs in sight .three Delegates really had their half-a-million. Both of these guys were respectable members in the port of Boston, not a departments in tip-top shape. of their communities, but they single one! Still another first! In our ex­ perience as Patrolman and Ag­ got money hungry. So what do we do? We find ent, this was the first time we a payoff. In fact, we boarded BIG TIME BOYS Eastern's SS Yarmouth and rode ever saw a company payoff The papers gave both stories her all the way to Yarmouth, with two days' wages and week­ quite a play, but managed to re­ Nova Scotia, where we paid her end overtime in advance. It surely is proof that the Yar­ main objective throughout. I off and signed her on. mouth has a swell Union crew hate to think what would have The SIU scores another first, been the consequence had a we think. Not only is the SIU when the company takes the working stiff, especially a sea­ the first in the maritime wages risk of paying out money that man, copped that cabbage. and the first in maritime condi­ hasn't yet been earned. This was the Yarmouth's last Hearst's No. 1 hatchetman and tions, but it is the first maritime trip to Nova Scotia this season. the rest of his crowd would have union to pay off an American However, she's still sailing. Too frequently there are beefs made it meat for their columns ship in a foreign country with Right now, she's on a six-day an American Port Agent aboard about the handling of linen,'for weeks, cruise to Bermuda. When she and a U.S. Shipping Commission­ with subsequent shortages at returns, she will be in this port J. E. Sweeney, Oiler, had As it is, these guys will prob­ er present. the payoffs. All of this can be for a few days before making a the Yarmouth's Engine De­ cleared up once and for all, if ably only get slapped on the What made things better yet 12-day trip to Havana, Miami partment in first class shape each crewman would cooperate wrists and discharged with a was the fact that the payoff it­ and Nassau. If there are any for the Nova Scotian payoff, with the Chie)^ Steward by suggestion that they be better self was a sweet one, SIU style. further plans for her we'll let according to the Boston stripping his bunk and turning' ^ow on. There was nary a beef. The you know. Agent's report. in the soiled pieces at the time the clean linen is issued. The number of payoffs handled this week was down from normal and consisted of the Seatrain Havana and Seatrain New Jer­ sey; Beatrice and Emilia of Bull Line; Evangeline, Eastern; John B. Waterman, Waterman; Steel Flyer, Isthmian, and Colabee, American-Hawaiian. All were good payoffs and quickly squared away to the satisfaction of all. The Patrolmen Say— Linen Losses Uniform Registration Rules Will Help Several Ratings Some Stewards hesitate to check each piece as it is turned in because of the time involved, By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER and because he doesn't like to appear to question the good in­ PHILADELPHIA — Although tentions of his Union Brothers I there were three payoffs in this and shipmates about getting the port last week, shipping con­ old linen in to him. tinues rather slow. All three ves­ Unfortunately, this trusting sels were on short trips, so there sort of Steward has many times found, at the end of the trip, were very few replacements. gang from the Hall to load stores and other materials. This is a good deal for the ships' crews—and also fur our guys on the beach, as it gives them a chance to make a few bucks. On these two Mathiasen tank­ ers, we shipped a total of 20 men. Not much, of course, but that his shipmates have left him First to arrive for a payoff was it all helps to take up the slack virtually "holding the bag," the SS Rosario, a Bull Line ship. when shipping is slow. •with linen missing for which The payoff was fairly clean, Ships in transit also helped to he is personally responsible. with a little disputed overtime take a few men off the beach. COST-PLUS PAST which took a few hours to Among these were the SS Steel So, snap out of it Brothers! square away. The Rosario took Designer, Isthmian; SS Marine Star, Robin, and the SS Topa The days of $20 exchange, and about five replacements. Topa, Albert K. Smiley and of Government cost-plus opera­ The other two payoffs were John Laurence, all of Waterman. tion are past. When you fail to take care of ship's gear, you are both Mathiasen tankers, which The effect of the West Coast cheating your shipmates and un­ docked and paid off down in strike was felt here thi." week, Marcus Hook. The SS Cab­ when the SS Calmar of the Caldermining Union' conditions! ins paid off on Thursday even­ mar Steamship Company was There is no excuse for a man stacking ahead two or three is­ ing and the SS JuLesburg on held back at the last moment, sues of linen in his locker. Let's , Sunday morning. Both these just as she was ready to sail. Although she is already load­ dp the right thing. The linen ships are on short runs to "Venisn't yours — but it's yours to ed, the company decided to keep jezuela and coastwise ports. Both her in port until the Pacific beef use, paid off very clean and free of is settled. She is in an idle Whether the Steward counts , beefs. status, with a skeleton crew the pieces as you turn them aboard. GOOD SHIPS back or whether he allows you to turn it in at your own con­ BETTER BREAK These two tankers are fine venience, cooperate by seeing to ships and Mathiasen 4s a good Although, as I have said, ship­ it that jmurs is turned in prompt­ company to deal with. As soon ping is rather slow, it is par­ ly. Be a Union Brother! as the vessels hit the docks here, ticularly tough for certain rat­ the company orders,a seven-man ings, such as Chief Steward, Benny Gonzalez Chief Cook, Deck Engineer, El­ any ship and pay up his dues ectricians and Bosuns. after making a trip. Sure, we all feel very sorry I point this out because the newly-proposed uniform regis­ for this type of fair weather tration rules will give these rat­ sailor, and we generally escort ings a better break. These rules them from the Hall with these are being discussed constantly, words of comfort: and the membership seems to be "Your story has touched my all for them. heart, I feel for you, believe Here's a sad story. Every day me, but there is not a damned some guy comes into the Hall thing that we can do for you. here and shows his book, while Get out, and stay out!" he explains that he is only two VISITING SAILORS years in arrears. And since he We had the pleasure of a visit from an old friend and shipmate this week. That streamlined gent from down New Orleans way. Brother Santos Garcia, blew in (all 360 pounds), stayed a few hours and headed out again. Glad to have seen you Santos. Stop by again soon. Also had a visit from Whitey Banks. After one evening spent in the company of a certain lady of ample proportions, he ' took off for parts unknown, ' sporting several visible bruises ' and a hurt and indignant look. Sorry, Whitey, I should have has been working ashore, he warned you. She used to be a can't show any strike clearances. lady wrestler! Nbw that things are a bit That's all for this week, so tough on the shoreside, he wants I'll: say so long for now, with to become a good old SIU man the hope that more ships -find again. He'll be willing to take their way up to' Philadelphia.. �'-,4-.J- Friday, Oeiobar 8, 1948 Ilj • ' T H E S E AF A R E RS Page aeve» LO G Steel Artisan, Jackson Gall At Manila :-3|l ••'31 Aboard the SS Steel Artisan, Isthmian, when she called at Manila last month were (left to right) Seafarers R. Gilbert, Hendrix Svenson and I. BraziL Ludovico Agulto, the "Manila Watch," who deliver­ ed LOGS to the ship when it docked, said these men and their shipmates kept the Ar­ tisan sparkling from stem to stern. ^ ^ if Also making Manila in Sep­ tember was the SS Andrew Jackson, Waterman. Some of the men identified in crew photo at right are Tom Franzone, I. Levy, Mike George, Pedro Cruz and Pat Leary. These lads weathered a typhoon that left Manila's principal streets. flooded for two days. According to Agulto, who boarded the Jackson at Pier 13 after the storm sub­ sided, all hands agreed the experience was a rugged one. if if if Like the Artisan, the Jack­ son showed shining evidence that a hep crew of Seafarers ' was manning the vessel. The Stewards Department was re­ ported right on its toes, satis­ fying the stomachs of all hands. Among the men respon­ sible for the balanced menus set before the Jackson's gour­ mets are the lads from the galley in photo above. Left to right: Joseph Blanc, Gerlad Sinkes, Ralph Hamson and Bert Edson. i if if if Agulto writes that the Jack­ son lived up to the SIU stand- ^ ards, and that the men were very glad to get the latest copies of the Union newspaper. ' Those he asked proved to be willing subjects for his photo­ graphic shots. if if if • '-t • i �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida7, October 8. 19i8 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Crew Finds Ras Tanura Club No Paradise Yet EDUCATION FEATURES DEL NORTE TRIPS Things are a little better these days at Ras Tanura, but you still wouldn't mistake the burg for New York or Baltimore or New Orleans. It's true that the ArabianAmerican Oil Company has established a seamen's club. However, the place is so small, and Aramco has rigged it with so n"ny%op fc, seamen the rules finally Navy-hke restriction that provide for. an Aramco reprethe crew of Isthmian's SS sentative to be around to anAllegheny Victory sent in a swer questions. Both the rules themselves and strongly phrased resolution the manner of their presenta­ pointing to the club's pres­ tion aroused the resentment of ent shortcomings, and de­ the Allegheny crew whose reso­ manding that Aramco really lution follows: provide for seamen's welfare. "We the crew of the SS Al­ Enclosed with the Allegheny legheny Victory condemn the resolution was a set of the rules rules and regulations governing by which Aramco says seamen the Seaman's Club of the Ara­ must abide if they are to use bian-American Oil Company in the shoreside club at all. They Ras Tanura because: read like Navy rules and no­ "1. The club is under Arambody would be surprised if they co's jurisdiction. were signed "By order of the 2. The rules limit the par­ Commandant" instead of "Ara­ ties going ashore. bian American Oil Company." "3. The club has inadequate space, having a capacity of only ARAMCO CHILL about 50 men, while the com­ Rules one through four are pany's^ own ^ub accommodates the ones which demonstrate thatl^^ employees. Aramco really is set up to give "4. The rules bar the serving seamen a chilly reception, or at ^eer, although least as chilly a one possible in Aramco, it is known, has plerity Ras Tanura's blistering heat. The ^oth for its own employees, first four rules follow: the undersigned feel that "1. Liberty parties may be ^he Arabian American Oil Comlimited, both in the duration of ^as no rieht to set forth There are plenty of .oldtimers riding the SS Del Norte, as this picture of one of the ship's education meetings indicates. Veteran Seafarers will spot the following among others: "Blackie" Bankston. Bill Kaiser, "Red" Hancock and Bob Creel. Del Norte crewmen are proud of their education meetings which Brother Bankston, Bosun, was instrumental in starling. Picture was taken in June. Del Norte's Shipboard Education Program rp\ depending upon the number of American vessels and are in no ^ ^ x WT """ highlights of any<,->i i On their 47-day run New ships in port. The agency will attached to Aramco. We One of the o.oT-.iTKTi 4.TD A- from Jdetermine these items and will t^at the Goverment of Norte, one of Orleans to Buenos Aires and missue passes accordingly, which Arabia does not deprive Mississippi's three crack passen-1 tervening ports, the Del Norte ' 'be presented ' ' upon seamen from going ashore in ger ships is the ship's education men really find time to study passes are to SIU affairs. entry of the club. their land, but that Aramco meetings. "2. Each vessel is required to does." The education meetings deal The Del Norte's up-and-coming furnish its own transportation to The resolution was signed by education program was started j with all aspects of Union proBand from the East Pier (Oil 34 men, and was enclosed in a late last spring when oldtimer lems. The contract is analyzed Pier) with" the liberty party. The iVtter to Headquarters' "Blackie" Bankston, who rides in detail. The boys learn their party will then walk to the Sea-| ^he club in Ras Tanura, in- as Bosun, got it going.- Like the conditions and -their jobs back­ n^n's Club near the end of tbe gdequate though it still may be,! overall education program put ward and forward including all pier. There is to be rio loitering jg g considerable step forward, | into effect last month by the the passenger ship specialties. along the way, nor is smoking however, and was obtained Emergency Agents Conference, They also are well informed on permitted on the pier. through pressure applied by Sea-'the Del Norte's meetings are SIU history and on the entire "3, No one is permitted to farers, notably those on Isth-! aimed at making Seafarers the maritime industry. leave the immediate area of the j^jg^ ships. best-informed crews in maritime. The value of the shipboard Club House, and to do so constitutes an illegal entry into' * jr T i Tx program becomes evident when the Del Nortecs in New Orleans. Nobody takes a more active part in the New Orleans Branch meetings than the men from the Del Norte. It was the alert Del Norte crew which "induced" Mississippi to come to terms on the two-year contract which re­ sulted in the rest of the indus­ try's falling in line. Incidentally, there will be a fourth passenger-cargo vessel joining the Mississippi fleet one of these days. The Maritime Commission recently granted Mississippi an eight-year operat­ ing subsidy on condition that it scale of the Stewards Depart-;tied up in, Long Beach by the obtain another ship. Preliminary ment of all Calmar liberty-type West Coast strike. The crew has plans are for a ship of 10,000 tons with diesel propulsion. ships increased by the addition been paid off. of one Utilityman. "Inasmuch as the present man­ ning scale of the Stewards De­ partment on Calmar's ships is The LOG hat received several letters recently, asking for below that on other SlU-contracted vessels, our claim to have a clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The the best contracts in the mari­ answer is: NCI THEY DON'T! time industry is that much im­ The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care paired. of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to REDUCED MANNING their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page "This reduced manning scale four of the LOG for March 26^ by New York Patrolman, tends to throw a double burden Freddie Stewart; but just for the record the LOG has again on the two Messmen who must checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: double as Pantrymen to make Saudi ^abia Government prop- PenniTiar Crcw Asfcs Extra Mail In Stewards Department erty and possible imprisonment. Any misunderstandings that may occur with the nationals must be called to the attention of the agent for settling. "4. It is our wish that all men conduct themselves in an orderly manner as rowdyism will not be permitted at any time. The Arabian American Oil Com­ pany assumes no responsibility for injuries that may occur while ashore, and will hold the ship's owners responsible for any dam­ age done by their personnel." BEER BANNED The remaining four rules, worded in the same militaristic todpe, point out that a seaman must provide his own swim­ ming trunks and towels, must leave his camera behind, and can use no money but rupees. They prohibit the bringing ashore of either beer or liquor and bar the sale of either at the Chib. They also point out for the benefit of Masters that very little money is required. As a Maintaining that the scale of the Stewards Department- of Calmar's liberty-type vessels is be­ low requirements, the crew of the SS Pennmar at a September 19 shipboard meeting petitioned the Union Negotiating Commit­ tee to do its utmost to change the contract next time around. The meeting, of which Russell Brinn was chairman and Donald Hall secretary, took the subject up under good and welfare. The petition was composed after lengthy discussion and was signed by the full unlicensed complement. The text of the petition was salads, iced drinks and wash as follows: dishes. ' ASK ADDITION "We also request that this peti­ tion be printed in the LOGr, so "We the undersigned, unlicen­ that the crews of other Calmar sed crewmen of the SS Pennmar, vessels can copy it, sign it and Calmar Steamship Company, do send it to the Negptiating Com­ hereby petition the Union Ne­ mittee." gotiating Conunittee to do aU it can to have the manning Incidentally, the Pennmar is Stemnrds Depa-bnent And Pmt The Union has fought to free the Stewards Department from the responsibility of painting in addition to their regular duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ provements in the working conditions within the Stewards Department which allows for a fair proportion of overtime. So, to protect your working conditions and your contract do your own work, and let the other departments do theirs—which includes all of the painting! �Friday, October 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings PONCE DE LEON. July 25— Chairman M. Hansen; Recording Secretary Roy Mullins. M. Han­ sen was elected Ship's Delegate. Motion made under New Busi­ ness to investigate the ship's water as to quality and quantity, and to have the Ship's Delegate talk the matter over with the Captain, with the understanding that if it is not taken care of at the first port all Delegates will go to the American consul. Un­ der Good and Welfare there was discussion on making coffee and cleaning the urn. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. s. KATHRYN. July 25 — Chair­ man Oquendo; Recording Secre­ tary W. Fontan. The Ship's Delegate reported that he had made every effort to have the water cooler fixed without avail. Under New Business F. Morciglio made a motion, seconded by Manuel Rodriguez, to have 100 watt bulbs put in the foc'sles. Motion by Torres, seconded by Estrella. that new and larger fans be installed in every room. Motion by Zaragosa. seconded by F. Morcigio. that a radio be in­ stalled in the messhall. All mo­ tions carried. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. t t t •W Sf//P's ALCOA PURITAN. July 28— Chairman W. Tracy; Recording Secretary C. L. Stringfellow. The minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. Motion Under New Business by Stringfellow. and seconded by McGee. that any man performing aboard ship on sailing day or at sea be brought up on charges. Under Education there was discussion on the injury performing does to the Union. The Ship's Delegate asked all men not familiar with the agreement to read it. Under Good and Welfare members were asked to use common courtesy in ordering meals from Messman. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. 4 4-4. STEEL SCIENTIST. July 12 —Chairman G. Pierone; Record­ ing Secretary D. O. Harvey. Delegates reports made and ac­ cepted. Motion made to set spare table in PC mess for sea­ men passengers—carried. Under Good and Welfare it was sug­ gested that seamen-passengers be moved into the Cadet^s room, and that they be fed after the crew. It was decided to make up a list of stores needed, and that a com­ mittee be formed to get shell­ back cards for those who crossed the line this trip. ALCOA CLIPPER. July 28— Chairman Vic Moriana: Record­ ing Secretary M. Greenberg. The Ship's Delegate, Lloyd Blanchard. reported that he had been instructed by the SIU Patrolman to advise the membership to straighten out tripcard men who are giving a bad time to the head of their departments. He further informed the members not to wait until sailing day if they are going to quit the ship, and make it hard for the Union to get replacements. It was agreed that he should write sug­ gestions to New York that might help in improving the contract. Report accepted. Motion carried under New Business to have the Patrolman straighten out the As­ sistant Purser. Motion made to take action against tripcards on their last trip if they foul up their work. Under Good and Welfare Brother Mauffry brought up the subject of purchasing an ice-box to keep the beer cold. The Ship's Delegate stated that a three man committee elected last meeting was looking for one. It was agreed to tax each bottle five cents—which would come to $90 a trip—to pay for the box. One minute of silence for . de­ parted Brothers. MALDEN VICTORY. July 29 —Chairman C. Honoroski; Re­ cording Secretary W. J. Walsh. The Engine Delegate reported disputed overtime for Oilers and Wipers. Under New Business, motion carried that the gal­ vanized pots placed on board be replaced with peacetime equip­ ment. Various repairs and addi­ tions to the stores and slopchest were-discussed. ^ 4* ^ BESSEMER VICTORY. July 25 —Chairman John Williams: Re­ cording Secretary Andrew J. Martel. "The Delegates reported 31 full books and three permits. Motion carried under New Busi­ ness that each department take its turn in keeping the laundry gnd reading room clean.' Motion made to have the Delegates speak to the Fh'st Assistant about getting parts for repairing the crew's refrigerator. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4. 4. 4. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. June 28—Chairman Chermesino: Recording Secretary Bob Burns. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. The Stewards Delegate reported that cots had been left on deck in the last port and asked that they be taken care of hereafter. He asked that men in the depart­ ment get squared away on their time off. Motion made under New Business by Kelly that men leaving the heads dirty be fined —carried. Under Good and Wel­ fare, the card players were asked tO 'clean-the messhall after the gameis or pay the messboy to do the job. One minute of silence fpr departed Brothers. if if f:... LAHAINA VICTORY. July 18 —Chairman O'Connor; Recording Secretary Brother Hay. Under New Business motion made by Pollins that ship be fumigated in port. Motion carried to in­ form the Patrolman of the Pur­ ser's action in disputing overtime of his own volition, and of his failure to give proper medical at­ tention. Under Good and V/elfare, it was suggested that any­ one thinking of prefering charges, bring the matter before the meeting first to see if it could be straightened out on the ship. The Stewards Department was complimented on the good chow during the voyage, and it was suggested that a letter be sent to the LOG to this effect. Brother Goering suggested that the First Assistant be brought to the black gang Patrolman's at­ tention. One minute of silence for Bi'others lost at sea. 4, 4. 4. FELTORE. July 31—Chairman J. H. Jones; Recording Secretary Judson Palmer. The Engine Delegate instructed his depart­ ment to turn all overtime in* di­ rectly to him and not to give it to the Engineers so that he could have it properly checked. Under Good and Welfare the crew was warned not to drink with the of­ ficers aboard ship. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. ME NOMINATING PERIOD FOP A<S.G ' OFFICERS RONS (JNTll-OCT. 1511-1. QUAUIFICATIOMS FOR CANDIPATES. APPEAR ON PAGES OF THIS ISSUE. ALL NOAAINATIONS AND PROOF OF FLIGlBlLirV AAUST BE INTHFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER AlOT LATER. THAN ANY NOMINATIONS TO MAKE .. . ^^•/VO /A' /)r 0//CB / CUT and RUN By HANK We're still laughing about the super-phony shipowner who got so seasick in his air-conditioned office that he launched a ridiculous pipe-dream for seamen. This landlubbing millionaire tied himself up in watermelon knots in telling the Maritime Commission and the newspapers that if seamen want to raise their standard of living and have job security, pension rights (and perhaps rocket trips some day to the moon) there should be a program where they can join the Naval Reserve—so the gov­ ernment can have these seamen (or stand-by finks) available when required. For strike-breaking or sailing Panamanian ships, may we ask? When will the shipowners start buying and building ships? When will they stop chiseling seamen—especially in foul­ ing up their rights for unemployment benefits? And when will they stop laying up chartered ships thereby throwing thousands of seamen out of jobs? 4> 4' 41 SEATRAIN TEXAS. July 25— Chairman William E. Pepper; Recording Secretary Harry J. Slocker. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. The Delegates reported the standing of the membership. No beefs. Motion made to instruct the Steward to order buttermilk. Un­ Brother William Robertson, a New Yorker, said he was der discussion the Steward sailing landlubbing style up to Connecticut to see his ship­ pointed out that by ordering mate. Brother Johnny Ward, who injured his leg ashore... more buttermilk there would be Brother Richard Martinez, who has been making a home out less sweet milk allowed. Brother of the Del Norte as Deck Steward, was in town and out Henry made amendment to try again last week. Smooth sailing every 47 days to you and sixty quarts of buttermilk and the crew... Chief Steward Thomas "Pops" Foster aboard the one hundred quarts of sweet MV Gadsden wrote a swell letter from Turkey—praising the milk. Carried. Motion carried crew, the skipper, the mate and the hand painted pottery of to ask Patrolman to get vacuumTurkey... Brother Ed Larkin writes saying he's learning to packed coffee aboard. Under speak pidgin Venezuelean down in Las Piedras. He also men­ Good and Welfare various re­ tions that Alcoa ships hit Amuay Bay down there and that pairs were discussed. William. H. he will recommend a few places where the LOGS can be Butts was elected Ship's Dele­ mailed. gate. It was suggested that the Ship's Delegate be changed semi-monthly so that all would The following Brothers will receive the weekly LOG mailed learn the responsibility of leader­ free of cost to their homes: Lynn Gilmore of Pennsylvania,, ship. One minute of silence for Eugene Conrad of Wisconsin, F. L. Carson of North Carolina, lost Brothers. Henry King of New York, Albert De Forest of New York, Ray Tusing of Oklahoma, Dennis Saunders of New York, T. E. Frazier of Virginia, Victor Engel of New Jersey. Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any jiurpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose tor which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out 3 receipt for the money, the matter should immediately he referred to Paiil 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 port where the money was tendered. Brother Norman Kirk sent in the tollovring item; He says. "When making the port of Baltimore take it on the slowbell. Brothers. Brother H. Johannsen was taking it on the fullahead one night and woke up the following morning in an embarrassing situation. Beware. Brothers, take it on the slowbell" ... Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: Bosun J. Pasinosky. Chief Cook L. Lopez, H. J. Lamy. J. D. Lane. Jack Kirby. V. Erikson. J. Bibeau. H. Philip. A. Silvestrl. W. Lieberman. V. Hammargrenn. E. Gibbs and J. Prabs. Brothers, before you go to the hospital read your shipping rules. Read them, observe them. If you're still confused, have iheiii explained by the officials. Don't handicap yourselves and there won't be any beefs... Brothers, the West Coast maritime strike is no joke. The shipowners, with the help of the TaftHartley Law, have created a crisis and are wrecking a part of our shrinking merchant marine in order to destroy the unions. If the special session of Congress doesn't settle this strictly col­ lective bargaining dispute, then the suddenly patriotic shipowners should be a little more ridiculous and turn the whole thing over to .the United Nations. �PagesTen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fxidar, Oetobas 8, 1948 f TBE MraMBEBSmP SPEAKS • V', Of Travel'Shakedown Seafarer Analyzes War-Made Mates; Warns Operating In Port Mobile His Diagnosis: Anti-Foc'sle Fever This required the man to drive on up to New York and back and makes things miserable for Three SIU Brothers, Del Ar­ to West Virginia. the deck force. nold, A. Goldarb and I, were We had just loaded our bags It is of no use to try to get waiting for a taxi in Mobile in the car and were waiting for along with this type of mate. recently, to go to the bus depot, Williamson to get in, when The only way to deal with him Stanley Russel, who runs the is to report him to the Union when we fell into conversation Dixie Auto Travel Service (not officials when you get in. They with a fellow named Jimmie to be confused with the Dixie will contact the company, and Williamson, who was driving up Taxi Service run by Joe Pain due time the mate will get a to West Virginia. looka), drove up behind us. We mentioned that we were He told us that we couldn't letter calling him down. You would be surprised how these going to New York, and he make this trip because William­ jaspers change over night when asked us if we would like to son wasn't licensed to carry the company reprimands them. share expenses going up. We passengers. He passed out his (Name Withheld) struck up a deal at $30 a piece. business cards and stated that he would take us for $50. He ELBOW GREASE WITH A SMILE told Williamson's wife that if we did go, he would charge Williamson $10 for each of us for letting him take us. To the Editor: tar under the red deck paint. Just think what a beautiful deck Oh the majority of the ships, i he would have when the heat it is surprising to see how young the tar and the: Chief Mates are. They are through the red mostly in their twenties or early he didn't get to thirties. Some of them are very for the Bosun showed him fine fellows, who have very good ^hat would happen. judgment, are reasonable, and PLUG 'EM UP get - along fine with their crews. Such mates are a credit to their Another mate wanted to keep profession. We wish them the the ship's side spotless, so he best and hope they reach the had Chips plug all the deck top of' the ladder and, in due scuppers with cement to keep time, become Masters of ships. the water from running over the But there is another type of side! Everytime it rained, the Chief Mate that we can not decks were flooded and of course speak so well about. Lacking he never could keep the ship's knowledge of the job he is fill­ side clean. ing and using screwball tactics. Again, this type mate thinks He is a disgrace to the industry. that he is going to have good The majority of men in this weather all the time, and can't class are wartime products who seem to catch onto the trick of should learn more about seaman­ keeping ahead of the game on ship before sailing as mate in the the work. As a result, when the first place. bad weather comes and the crew He likes to impress the crew can't work on deck, he gets mad tha? he knows' all about the about it, and is ready to take ship. Some even tell you that it out on the first man that they graduated from the foc'sle, comes in contact with him — but if you dig up their past you usually that man is the Bosun find that they only stayed in or the Carpenter. This is another the foc'sle long enough to get reason "why Bosuns get grey." the sea time for their licenses. That means that just when they He runs around the decks like I"' were beginning to learn some­ a chicken with its head cut off. thing about seamanship, they The majority of the Captains Two unidentified crew members of the SS Gadsden, deserted the gang for the bridge. don't interfere with the mate, American-Eastern's "heavy-lift" locomotive carrier, are demon­ even if they know he is incom­ QUICK BOOST petent, for they want to keep strating how an SIU crew keeps a ship in good shape. Photo was submitted by Seafarer Nagy. The Gadsden is making a peace in the family. So, Mister This : type of mate is very series of voyages to Turkey. Mate is the lord of the deck. proud of his accomplishment, for ai he sees himself on a job that, before the wax*, took the oldtime mates years to achieve. You see him walking around the decks with more airs than an admiral, and you see the weird schemes that he tries to To the Editor: tion, all matters pertaining to work on the crew. He claims the issue or re-issue of certi­ that he wants to improve the Enclosed find one dollar in ficates, in Baltimore or else­ ship when he changes everything appreciation for my weekly copy where, are handled through around just to be different from of the LOG. I haven't sailed the local offices of the U.S. the mate who was there before since the war, but I like to keep Coast Guard.) him. up "Vvith the news, Congratula­ He wants to make a hit with tions on the better working con­ the company, so he fails to or­ ditions and wages. I think the FINDS HUGER der tools that are needed to SIU will grow and prosper as TOPS, EXPECTS keep the expenses down. Then long as they continue to be fair he sings the song about having in all dealings, and democratic NO TURNOVER to do the best we can with the within the membership. To the Editor: tools we have. I would like to ask a ques­ He has such an inferiority tion; I hold a wartime AB cer­ I have just made a trip to complex that he doesn't like to tificate with discharges totaling Hamburg on the SS Daniel Huhave an oldtime sailor on the a little over a year of actual ger. This is one of the best This Seafarer is idenliiied as gang. When he gets one, he sea time. Should I send in my crews i have seen in some time. "Henry. AB" by the Gadsden's rides him, in the hope that he ticket for a new one-year ticket, We have a few oldtimers in­ Stevrard, Frank Gardner, who •will quit, and if he doesn't, he even though I am not planning took this picture. Gardner says fires him at the end of the trip. on going to sea in the near fu­ cluding Guy Whitehurst, John Schupstiks, Bill Higgs, and Henry was a good seaman and Young fellows, like himself, ture? a good poker player. are what he wants — the ones If you think I should, can it Johnny Nordstrom. that he can kid with and at the Baltimore, and if so, There is a swell topside on this ship too. I would especially Thanks Crew For Stake same time put things over on where? like to recommend Captain A. To the Editor: without getting into trouble with Leighion S. Bishop C. Klop. He is one of the best the Union. Unfortunately, the Skippers I have ever sailed with, When you're down in Mobile majority of young seamen don't (Ed. Note: According to the not at all like those who won't and have business in New York, know the Union rules very well, Shipping Commissioner in but don't have the necessary and let this type character get New York, men holding war­ give a Seafarer the right time sheckles for the bus fare, what of day. away -with almost anything. time AB certificates will be can, you do? Sometimes that is There is no friction on the a tough question to answer. As to knowing how to keep signed on, where there is an up a ship, he has very little opening, as a "short time" or ship and everything runs very But if you happen to be a ability, and comes out with blue AB ticket holder. There­ smoothly. Most of the gang has friend of the crew of the Daniel schemes, which he thinks are fore, if you hold such a war­ been on here more than one Huger, you've got an ace in the new,~but in reality were proven time ticket, there is no point trip. A guy sure can't go wrong hole. I want to thank this crew impractical years ago by ex­ in changing it until you have to grab this ship—if there are for the collection they took up perienced men. the required three years sea- any replacements. that helped me out -when I • Red Darley needed it. Thanks, boys! I know of a mate who wanted time to get an unlimited ticT "Tiny" Mease Deck Delegate to give the main deck a coat of ket. As to the second ques­ To the Editor: Wartime SIU Member Asks Info On AB Blue Tickets NO UNION We were going to dump the guy when Williamson said he would talk to him. I asked him if he were organized, and he said no, he didn't have to be organized. He showed us passes from Steamship companies — Isthmian, Luckenbach and Lykes Brothers. We told him that we would make the trip whether he liked it or not. He said, threateningly, we'll see about that. We drove off. We had just left the city lim­ its of Mobile when we saw his car following us with three or four more men inside. The car followed us for a while, but we headed for the Florida state line, and lost it just before we got there. The trip went along all right after that. This is just a warn­ ing to the membership of the kind of a skin-racket this fel­ low is running down there. We advise all not to patronize him. Clarance Doby, AS OVER ILLNESS, BROTHER LOOKS TO SEA AGAIN To the Editor: Due to illness I have been at home for a few months, but am about ready to sail again now. I would appreciate having the LOG mailed to me so that I can try to pick a good port with a lot of shipping (I hope), and also be able to try and locate some of my shipmates. I would very much appreciate a copy of the new agreement, and wage scale, if you have one handy. Melvin B. Long Emporia, Florida (Ed. Note: The LOG is being mailed to you weekly, and a copy of the new agreement and wage-scale will be sent promptly.) ATTENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace' else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. �Friday, Octob«r 8, 1948 THE Build Up The Union Funds, Ex-Miner Advises Seafarers To Ihe Editor: Here is what I think: You did not ask me, but I have heard much about the $10 question—so here it is! When I was a coal miner years ago, we had no strike fund, and were little better off than peons. Today look at the miners! And the strike fund is the heavy hammer. So, say I, make it $20. I am not a book man yet; but my only hope is that I will be Boon, for the SIU is the tops, and the more money we have in the kick, the harder we can kick! Here is a little info on our Bosun and his pal Duffy. Brother Engals is the Bosun's name— late of the Caleb Strong—and in Trieste, Italy, Boats and his pal go ashore and meet up with the girls. Of course, they get stewed — really gassed up — and Duffy steals Boats' gal. I found him crying in his beer! COULDN'T BE BEAT SEAFARERS LOG Brrrr! I did hear a little complaint about him, but I can't see how he could have done better. The Chief Cook (I never could pro­ nounce his name) was okay. In fact the Stewards Department was as good as could be ex­ pected. Now you asked for this in the s LOG; so from now on you can ex­ MM; pect to hear from me each trip. I have been holding back wait­ ing for the other guys to write something for us. j. f-'i':-'. But I suppose they were like me, afraid that it was not good enough for the LOG. Don't for­ get what I said—^^make it $20 next time; for in the next two years, we must gird for the battle, and I mean battle. No holds barred. A real live Union is always looking ahead. This is a reminder: Cold And the SIU has blazed the weather's coming. Seafarer trail. A good motto would be: Glen Vinson snapped this pic­ "We lead—Others follow!" ture last winter aboard the So good so far. Thanks for SS Steel Navigator in New the $12.50. Well done! York right after the Big Snow. W. G. (Pop) Rennie Gives you the shivers. All hands had a good time. The Captain, Rasanack I think his name was, was a good guy. In fact it was the best SIU crew I have sailed with so far. The Engine crew was good, and the To the Editor: Steward was a swell guy. Page Eleven q Asks Question On Painting; •m Patrolman Gives SIU Stand (Ed. Note: Because of the many questions raised on ihe subject of Stewards Department painting, the following typical letter is answered by Patrolman Freddie Stewart with the hope that this will clear the air in this matter.)^ To the Editor: To the Editor: I hope this will serve |s a' double-barreled answer to the questions that have been raised in regard to Stewards Depart­ ment painting. The Seafarers International We, the members of the Stew­ Union has fought to divorce ards Department aboard the SS painting from the routine duties Canton Victory, now lying at of the Stewards Department. At the Brooklyn Army Base, wish the same time the Negotiating to disagree wholely with your Committees have been success­ statement concerning the paint­ ful in the fight for substantial ing that normally was done by members of our Department. Our wages which would necessitate whole Department is 100 per­ men in the Department • not cent book members, and as such painting or doing other alien we feel we have the right to work in order to boost their pay. Article V, Section 16, chipping, express our views concerning scaling, and painting, specifically this very important matter in states: "Members of the Stew­ reference to our painting. ards Department shall not be Our contract reads that we are required to chip, scale or paint." not required to paint without This section is in line with the payment of overtime. But it the Union's effort to force the definitely does not state that we employers to equalize work suf­ cannot paint. It is true that the ficiently to render overtime Union has brought about good work unnecessary. Back of this conditions for us, but we have is the desire, first, to distribute plenty of «time in our off-hours work among as many people as to sougee and paint with the possible; and second, to protect permission of the Master aboard, Union members, as human, be­ will then have his own obliga­ and also with the full approval ings, from excessively long and tion to the membership. of our Union Brothers in the irregular hours of work. It is true that today we are Deck Department. One major objective of the in better condition than any whole labor movement has been WANT SHIP CLEAN other maritime union, so let's to shorten hours of work. The work hard and keep it that way. As an SlU-contracted ship, it SIU has done this, and at the is our full duty to have a clean j same time has forced regular KEEP UP WORK ship at all times, and if our. wages up far above what used Now while I am at it, let me Captain wishes us to paint to to be earned even with long salute the New Orleans Branch keep our ship in shape, we feel hours of overtime. for their help toward the mem­ that we shall paint as long as A direct result of shortened bership in regard to hospital we have capable painters "aboard. hours has been increased man­ service. I have been confined in The Deck Department has ning scales. In the Stewards De­ the New Orleans Hospital for a plenty of painting to do, with partment there has been added long time, and all have been overtime, which normally would, the Night Cook and Baker, Pan­ ready to offer me help. They not interfere with our painting. ^ tryman, and Utility Man, whose have kept up their weekly visits, We feel Brother Stewart's ar-' routine work, only a short time bringing the hospital benefits, tide was strictly against our. back, was overtime for the few and keeping us up to date on Union contract as there is no men that were required to do it. what is going on. I hope that reason given in it for him to Take a look at the wage pat­ members in other hospitals are base his opinion on. tern this Union has set from treated as well by the officials Sixty percent of our overtime 1944 to 1948, as printed on the of the Union, and thought as has been derived from sougee- back page of the LOG, Septem­ much of as we are by this 1 ing and painting, and therefore ber 24, wherein, for e.xample, a branch. we feel that where a man is Messman saw his wages boosted Brother Paul Warren is mak­ capable of doing such work, he from $87.50 to $189.97 per month. What reasonable Union man ing the. visits now, and he has should be permitted to do it. would jeopardize this program distiibuted Union Literature Joseph W. Labrosse by haggling over painting over­ around the hospital. The book­ Stewards Dept. Delegate time? let on charges is new to me, and SS Canton Victory Freddie Stewart I hope all will read it and abide by it. It will be helpful to all. I know, for I have almost been a victim of phony charges. Not that I was guilty, but the head of my department saw a chance r to get even with me for some­ thing that happened ashore. Kindly print the enclosed ar­ ticle in reference to article printed in the September 10 LOG by Brother Freddie Stew­ art. Member In Hospital Urges Support Of General Fund LOG TICKLES' SIU PATRONS OF TEXAS BAR To the Editor; I am writing this letter to the LOG to urge all members to vote in favor of the new General Fund Assessment, as a means of union security. I am an oldtimer who was Here's thanks for the weekly issue of the LOG that we re­ a union man before joining the ceive here. Although a little SIU, and I know of the many late by the time it gets down hard struggles that we have had this far, lots of the Brothers are to suffer to gain what we now glad to run across back issues. have. We must protect those For instance. Brother Perry, gains. Steward of the Bull Line, SS The shipowners are very Carolyn, was very much pleased wealthy, and are able to hold to see his picture and comment out against us unless we are in the September 3 issue of prepared financially to hold out, "Here's What I Think." too. To the new members who Another was Brother Ferrara, don't know, I could tell of the who was tickled to see your cor­ many changes since I first started rection in the August 20 issue !to sea; but it is too much to at­ of the same column in reference tempt to tell in one article to to the cross-up in names. the LOG. So I urge all permitSo, thanking you and the Un­ men to get the dope directly ion for your courtesy, we're hop­ from some oldtimer who will be ing that we'll continue to re­ glad to inform them—for he knows that the permit men of ceive the SEAFARERS LOG. today are the membership of to­ SIU Members morrow, upon whom will fall the The Texas Bat duty of running the Union. Each San Juan, PR OS Asks Clarification On Books To Ihe Editor: I am a permitman who has been in the Union over two and a half years on deck. You had an article in your September 17, LOG, called "From The Sixth Deck," by Eddie Bender, in which'he has listed the quali­ fications for membership—if and when the books are opened. On his third qualification he has, "a rating other than Messman, Ordinary Seaman, or Wip­ er." Now I am an Ordinary Seaman who cannot get an AB ticket, because of the eye test that the Coast Guard gives you. But I would like to get a book. W;ould you please put this in the SEAFARERS LOG, for I be­ lieve that many other Brothers are in the same spot, and I would like this to come belore the membership. Harry 1. Lowther (Ed. Note: Eddie Bender clarified this by pointing out that ah Ordinary Seaman who cannot get his AB ticket, but who has sailed in the SIU for three years, and who has ob­ tained his Bosun's endorse­ ment from the Coast Guard It didn't work though, thanks (which they issue on 18 months sea time), as allowed to regis­ to the alert Brothers of the crew ter and sail as Bosun. Thus, of the ship at that time. in this case. Brother Lowther Say hello to the gang at the will be eligible to sail as Council Bar. and thanks for Bosun and get a book, if the books are then open, after everything. sailing another six months.) J. W. Dennis A YEAR AGO ON THE MOCZKOWSKI •r Sips iililli ^liii Keep Her Steady As She Goes 'V 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 seme 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 authorised by the department head. Snapped aboard the SS Richard Moczkowski last winter are (left) Waller Bentkowski, Wiper, and Henry Ford Tanner. The ship was under Bernstein's house ilag at the time but is in the boneyard now. Bentkowski wants his old friends ta know that he can be reached at 6022 Duffield. Philadelphia 24. Pennsylvania. •O msI �THE SEAFARERS LOG P«ga Trrelve Membership Views On SIU's New Transportation Rule BOCKSIDE IN BAIE CAMEAU " - ' msmm: Fxldar. Octobir 8. 1948 Feels Fund Rise Gives SIU Power Over Shipowners (Ed. Note: Following are two letters on the new trans­ portation rule adopted by the membership at lAeetings in all To the Editor: ports. The rule was proposed and adopted for the purpose of providing a greater turnover of men on the beach and also Just a few lines in regard ta to,encourage compsuiies to put more ships in service and thus the $10 General Fund Assess­ provide more jobs. The rule is that men returning from a ment. 1 am speaking from a foreign trip who are due transportation money must accept viewpoint that concerns all our the money and pile off the ship.) SIU Brothers who may not To the Editor: ' Now, after six weeks, I'm back realize what a valuable issue this We have just paid off in New on the beach trying to get an­ is. York after a six weeks trip to other ship, and stalling my Hamburg from New Orleans, and creditors. . 1 always have been in favor LONG CAREER I wish to report a very good of building up a General Fund I can show discharges that trip with a clean pay-off. so that when our Negotiating. Committee faced the ship oper-Since this letter is in a more cover my entire career as a sea­ ators about renewing our con­ or less critical vein, I hardly ex­ man since 1939. They show that tracts, they wouldn't hestiate one pect to see it in the LOG, yet I have 75 percent sea time dur­ minute because they will know being a member of this demo­ ing this period. I have respon­ that we have a reserve fund to cratic organization I feel that I sibilities and must work, Taking the late summer sun in Baie Cameau, the Canadian feed and sleep our brothers have a perfect right to voice my simply cannot live on the beach. paper port, are two crewmen from the SS Colabee. At left is My personal opinion is that longer than the operators can personal opinion. an unidentified Fireman, at right is Benson, the Watertender. hold out. (Ed. Note: The LOG is the there should be a provision made voice of the Union, and as such that a man can stay on the ves­ Why? Because this $10 assess­ welcomes critical opinion from sel at least 90 days—since one of ment guarantees and assures the membership. All such the cardinal principles of union­ each and every seaman that he ism is job security. letters are printed.) will have a place' to sleep and I believe that this idea should During this trip the new con­ eat every day that his ship istract went into effect. Prac­ be kicked around and discussed. tied up. And, Brothers, that is By SALTY DICK tically the whole deck crew I talked to at least 50 members one swell consolation, especially wanted to make - another trip, yesterday, and not one was What month of the year do the will cause a fire . . . Do ydu for Brothers who may be thous­ since this one was of such short aware of the fact that this pro­ SIU seamen talk the least? think Napoli, Italy, is the world's ands of miles away from home' duration and all had been on the vision was now a Union rule. February — only 28) . . . Some most beautiful harbor? If not, when and if a strike is called. We had the best Night Cook beach for several weeks before tell Leo Monset, 2nd Steward. SURE OF VICTORY getting the ship. Thus we only and Baker on this trip that I time ago you probably saw You'll be surprised to learn stood to pay off with "peanuts." have ever had the pleasure of a cartoon of me with a flash-light why the audiences in Brazilian 1 have been an active member Personally, I was in debt, and sailing with. We had hot cin­ going ashore at Curacao. The movie houses laugh when Bing of the SIU here in New Orleans, one more trip would have got­ namon rolls or coffee rolls every reason 1 tOok a flashlight ashore Crosby boo-boos. Ask when and 1 have seen some tough ten me out of the red. On my morning for breakfast, hot rolls was because it was dark, and for there . . . Saw a gal in Brazil times here on the picket lines, previous trip, we were on articles for lunch, and hot French bread who fell in love with Bing but 1 always knevv that our Ne-only 28 days when the ship went; for dinner every day. His cakes no other reason. The boys are Crosby. She wrote to him, and gotiating Committee would come into the boneyard. Following j and pastries were not only very still kidding me. . . . Has anyone Bing sent her his picture. She through with banners flying' this, I was on the beach six good, but plentiful. Thanks a seen Pete Lola, the Greek? The paid $13 for a picture frame. proudly, hailing another SIU vic­ weeks before getting out on this lot, Eddie Rohde, you were ast time 1 saw him was in Bos­ She was bored stiff when 1 tory. one, for Bosvm jobs are not so really on the ball, ton in 1945. He was at the Sil­ couldn't sing ... 1 wonder if a They have never lost out in a numerous as one might think. I William L. Kuschke ver Dollar drinking champaigne. foreign money exchange run by major dispute yet—and. Broth­ Today he's probably drinking the Union would be a benefit? ers, that is the tradition of the CREW TAKES SIMILAR VIEW Does any one know? . . . Since 1 SIU! So let's all put our shoul­ To the Editor: think this would only be fair to -Up. read George Swift's article about ders to the wheel and go down Charles Fischer from Brooklyn Boca Grande on Gasparilla Isl­ the line and vote "Yes" for a $10We, the undersigned members the majority of our members once told me the wedding bells and, Florida, I've been thinking General Fund Assessment. Let's of the SS South Star, do hereby who are at sea. We do hereby relate an ex­ were getting -louder in his ears strongly oppose this new amend­ insure our security and keep of going there. One of the boys ment to the transportation rider ample of what this new amend­ every day. (Flash! 1 now hear the SIU banner flying high at in our present agreement, which ment would mean; Take a man le has a wife in England.) . . . got hooked up there and is now all times, hailing our leadership. requires that all members must who has been on the beach for What happened to the beautiful driving a Cadillac. Til be satis­ Smooth sailing! accept transportation and get off at least 60 days. He takes a plans the Arnold Bernstein Co. fied with an old Ford. Victor Miorana the ship, regardless of the length ship going to a European port had? Have you heard any more for an estimated trip of from rumors? ... It pays to buy Ar­ of the trip. This amendment counteracts thirty to forty days. The mail gentine pesos in Brazil or Uru­ our hard won gains for transpor­ is probably in debt for half of guay. In BA there's a law they tation money which we gained his payoff before he starts. He can't sell it over six. . . . Eddie in 1946, and thereby makes it arrives back in the States to a (Whitey) Misloskey from Boston virtually impossible to obtain va­ port in another transportation is one guy 1 can't locate. The cation pay, and makes our zone, and has to accept trans­ last time 1 saw him was at the To the Editor: son, and still remains undefeat­ vacation clause in our agreement portation and pile off the ship in dog-house (Seamen's Church In­ ed, will break out in our newThe good ship Alcoa Corsair uniforms next trip —thanks to accordance to this new amend­ stitute) laughing at a Mickey absolutely useless. We therefore recommend that ment. Mouse movie. He really got a has once again proved itself to our Stewardess, Jermie Rizzuto, be one of the best SIU con­ Ship's Secretary-Treasurer. no radical changes be made in bang out of Mickey. OTHER OPINIONS? the transportation rider in our tracted ships. If not the best! It This man has nothing to look SNAPPY UNIFORMS LIKES DOGS agreement, or shipping rules, has the ability to come through forward to but going right back without a ballot vote being taken into debt again. Therefore, we 1 have always enjoyed having The traditional white caps up and down the A&G coast would like to know how other a dog on board for mascot. The on anything from birth to mar­ with the letters SIU sewed on over a period of 60 days. We members feel in regards to this average seaman seems to enjoy riage. them and sweaters with the A large bouquet of flowers •word "Seafarers" across the amendment. We hereby recom­ having animals around. Til chest, will be the uniforms. We mend other Brother members to never forget the trip 1 made in and a dozen telegrams was sent will forward the LOG "a picture to Mrs. Joseph Martello, wife of 1941 on the SS West Imboden to HOTEL OFFERS clarify their feelings by writing of the team in the near future. our SIU Dispatcher in the port East Africa. A deck hand had a to the SEAFARERS LOG. We In our shipboard meeting forof New Orleans, on the birth gorilla for a pet and one after­ recommend that all names signed September 5 the cz-ew went onTo the Editor: below be printed in the L6G, noon, while 1 was taking a siesta, of a future SIU Stewardess. record one hundred percent to. I am taking advantage of this and that a copy of this letter be 1 heard a noise and awakened to WED-LOCKED concur with the New Orleans, opportunity to let the rank and posted on all notice boards in see this monster coming through recommendation for the new. Gone, but not forgotten, our file of the SIU know of the hos­ SIU Halls up and down the A&G the porthole toward me. A wise General Fund Assessment of $10. guy had locked the door and 1 former Ship's Delegate, Danny Signed: pitality, courtesy and reduced coast. •Thanks to the foresightedness of rates being granted to bona-fide Edgar G. Bukrman, Alexander was trapped. I still say I'll take Byrne, left .us for the holy bonds oizr SIU officials, we have not the dog or cat for a pet. of matrimony, with a vote of seamen at the Victoria Hotel, Janes, James H. Nelson, Robert Ncfffolk. Many Brothers as well Woodward, Robert M. Godwin, Watch your step at Santos, thanks for a job well done, and had to hit the bricks to obtain as myself have put up here. Charles R. Gilbert, William M. Brazil. The Customs want a de­ with four months house fent our new contract. This General There is a good restaurant in Todd, Henry Lanier, John Shu- claration of everything. Too paid by the crew in apprecia­ Fund Assessment might keep us. kas, J. E. Barringer, J. W. much business is going on, they tion. And, as we sent him on from having to hit them two conjunction. These people have donated fin­ Mason, Ismael Galarcs, F. Danan, say . . . Who's the guy who's his merry way on the doubtful years from now. Money talksancially to the Seafarers cause John V. Rooney, C. O. Mreguy, afraid to make a long distance sea of matrimony with our best any time! Charles O, T.ee on severaL occasions, and it be­ R. O. Carter, C. W. Palmer, Jack phone call for fear the ^ cost regards, we voted out of our Ship's* Delegate hooves us to patronize them. D. Brown, Rowland R. Williams, would be too great? He stut­ ship's fund $100.00 as part pay­ I- advise all SIU men to con­ John Ulas, Peter M. Desposito, ters ... Do you know what San­ ment for the movie projector for tact Agent Ben Reese upon ar­ Harry Porter, Valentine Bene- tos means? The translation is the New Orleans Hall. Now we rival in Norfolk about this Hotel, part, Marion J. Akins, James J. Saints — and you and I know can all enjoy ourselves whenever for he assisted in getting these Boland, Louis A. Romero, Arza what Saints they are ... 1 be­ we have the misfortune to lose conditions and is familiar with Smith, Edwin R. Fitzgerald, John lieve the day is near when a our .home on here. Cohul, Robert G. Hauptfleich, certain maritime union, will the set-up. The baseball team, which has Frank S. Milchelh Sr. George Santo. break up. Too much friction won three games so far this sea- 'The Voice Of The Sea' Corsair Men Present Gifts To Wedding, Stork Arrival SAYS NORFOLK GOOD DEAL - •.•.-V/'vUr. -. M.,. �Fridar. Odeber 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG AFOUNDRIA'S WINCH REPAIRMAN Crew's United Effort Nets Water Cooler, Soft Sacks To the Editor: Shore Job By BILL GILSTRAP The waterfront is far away. And the morning streets are quietly sleeping; But I see a big ship push her way. And hear her engines leaping. Clear in the dawn-light on the sea. Roll with the swells, the mast­ heads bobbing; Changing watch walking down the lee. And the glistening staylines sobbing. Break out plain in the morning mist. Decks washed clean to hail the dawning. Sleepy fireman knuckling his fist. To greet the day with his yawning. Says Santos Bar Owner Is SIU Pal The job's secure without a slip. And the bonds are good, the gain unfailing; But I'd give it all to ride a ship. No matter where she's sailing. To the Editor: Just a few words about Man­ uel Lopers who runs a gin mill in Santos, Brazil—The America Bar. This Bar has been open since 1936, and it has been patronized by many members of the Sea­ farers who touch this Port. To- The Deck Engineer of Waterman's. SS Afoundria pauses long enough to have his picture taken. He's working on one of the winches. Photo was submitted by Jerry Palmer. Feels Honor Due Men Who Paved Way To the Editor: sheets, mattresses and clean pil­ Andrew Furuseth, our famous low covers. The foc'sles are bigforefather of seamen's unions ' ger and better ventilated than said, when told that he would ever. We have more nourishing be jailed if he did not discon­ and palatable meals, and the tinue his activity on behalf of best of all—we have represen­ at all the seamen who at that time tatives ashore fighting times for our lustful rights, bet­ were suffering beyond human ' endurance, "They can not put ter conditions and higher wages. me in a smaller room than I We have, in most cases, the res­ have always lived in. They can­ pect of the employers and offi­ not give me food simpler than cers for whom we work. I have always eaten. They can­ We have indeed gone a long not make me any lonelier than way since the days of Andrew I have always been. Let them Furuseth, but there are bigger fights ahead of us than ever come!" Whenever I remember the before. When they come, remem­ spii'it of this great fighter for ber what millions of seamen a fair living for seamenf I real­ have saci-ificed to enable us to ize how small my donation in have the conditions we enjoy at the present-day struggle will al­ present. ways be alongside his enormous Then we will realize that noth­ ing is too much to give when it saqrifice. -We have gone a long way since is for something we believe in. then. Our bunks have clean J. F. WunderUch. Jr. W day all the Mississippi scows make Santos, and there are many SIU men who run steadily to South America. They all stop at the America Bar to pick up a SEAFARERS LOG, and to change their money with Manuel Lopers, who gives the best figure in Santos. Some fellows buy their stamps and mail their letters with other Seafarers over a glass of beer. You don't have to worry about being rolled here, for Manuel Lopers is known to all seamen and depends on sea­ men's trade. He was a seaman himself before he opened this place. He told us stories about sea­ men who have missed their ships in Santos, or have made the jail, or gotten into jams, and have found Manuel ready to help them out with money for food and a place to sleep. I asked him if these men ever paid him back. He said yes, that they always come back. He has found seamen to be trustworthy and honest. He sends word that he would like to see Moon Kouns, who used to entertain with his singing, and some of the other boys" who haven't been down that way for a while. Crewmember SS Del Rio Page Thirieea writing, I will make a sugges­ tion. If it is good let it be printed. i' How about publishing in the LOG the rate of exchange of all moneys of different countriA? I believe that it wotdd help alroid a lot of confusion and from fime to time, whenever a change is made because of inflation, it could be published. This wouldprevent seamen from being cheated when they change their American money. This is the first time that I have sent an article to the LOG, but it won't be the last. If this proves to be a good ship, I will stay on for another trip, so you are bound to read rnore about us soon. John C. Vega Fellow Brothers, here are some beefs that I found on the SS Anniston City — Isthmian—when I boarded the old lady on Sep­ tember 18th. Although this ship has been going to the Per­ sian Gulf, she has never had drinking fountains. It seems al­ though the men who have been on this ship could stand drinking hot water, or else they went through the trouble of getting ice cubes to cool their water every time they took a drink. I won­ der what happened when they ran out of ice-cubes? Did they sit down and wait for the ma­ chine to make some more? When we asked the company representative for water coolers he said that the other men had gone without cold water and wo (Ed. Note: Money exchange could do likewise. However, varies from day to day in after we talked it over we got many countries, and, further­ one in our messhall. Note: The more, the disparity between officers got one too. official and un-official rates is so great, that it is impossible With a little bickering we for a weekly paper to keep up were able to get mattresses and with exchange values. Each pillows. Also we received four cases of books and two bundles man can learn the local ex- . change rate when he hits a of magazines. foreign port by reading the I would like to add, that the daily papers or by checking men who made the last trip left with the American Express, a this ship in a general mess. Gear bank or a reputable business was all over the decks, the mess- concern.) rooms were filthy, the foc'sles were full of everything from spirit bottles to nuts and bolts. I Savannah Hospital hope that the next ship these fellows get off the they leave in Cures ^Hopeless' better condition than they did this one. Give the next guy a SIU Patient break, will you? Also they could have left us some sort of a repair list so we To the Editor: could have had things done when Doctor Rogers and his staff we had a chance. As it is the of the Marine Hospital, Savan­ inconvenience that they went nah, Georgia, cannot be praised through on the last run, we will too highly for the wonderful have to endure on this trip. All job they have done in restoring of this could easily have been me to health. avoided if they had left a repair After the staff of the Hospi­ list. tals in Washington, D.C., Balti­ While I'm in the mood for more, and Norfolk had turned down my case as hopeless, I checked in at Savannah. Seeing the possibility of a- successful operation, though an unusual one, Dr. Rogers gave the word, Send in the minutes -of and I was wheeled into the op­ your ship's meeting to the erating room. New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act Eight days later I was up run­ on your recommendations, ning around the wards and of­ and then the minutes can be fering to take on any one twice printed in the LOG for the my Weight for three roxmds. benefit of all other SIU I must report that the Savan­ crews. nah Hospital is tops in food, that Hold those shipboard meet­ its doctors are the best, the ings regularly, and send nurses cute, and that the peni­ those minutes in as soon as cillin needles have cushions on possible. That's the SIU way! them. Ray A. Kaiser Send Those Minutes THEtt'^ B'fUNNIE^T WTTOO^ -91 •; J �Piige Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LO C Seafarers Contract Would Have Saved Cities Service Crewman Friday. October 8, 1948 SEAFARER WINS SCHOLARSHIP ABROAD, ^Continued from Page 3) , by tbe loss of Eddy, it was soon the boats. None could have been He'was not tied in nor did he forgotten. When the deck men used in an emergency. approached No. 4 lifeboat, the The loss of Eddy and the dam have anything which to grip. Suddenly the ship pitched. The Mate ordered one of the seamen age to the boats and the bulk­ -^lifeboat swung out from its to take the same position Eddy heads would not have taken place had the ship been proper­ • moorings and pitched Eddy into had held earlier. The man, an oldtimer, refused, ly secured before leaving port, ?• the' sea. It had happened so and in strong language told the the Brother stated. • quicTcly that the whole deck The company, however, will gang had not yet arrived on hMate and Bosun what he thought of their seamanship. never feel obligated to do these deck. The Brother who related the things without the SIU seeing to Immediately "man overboard" b •'was' sounded. The crew, attempt­ story to the LOG showed com­ it that all provisions for safety ing a rescue, worked its way plete agreement with the old- at sea are met, the Brothfer along the rail with great diffi­ timer. The Bosun, he stated, pointed out. culty and threw liferings into like the Mate, knew- practically SIU IS EFFICIENT the sea. Eddy was seen in the nothing about securing boats, Moreover, he said, a Bosun SIU member Irwin Suall was one of the four American seaa for a brief moment and SIU oldtimers aboard the ship explained to them the proper, such as was aboard would never trade unionists awarded a Ruskin College (England) scholar­ then disappeared. ship for 1948-49. In photo, taken prior to their sailing for The deck gang stood along way to lash down a boat for be sent from an SIU Hall. Any SIU Bosun would know his job England, are (left to right) Brother Suall; Warren Rovitch, the rails watching the churning foul weather. and have the guts to stand up Detroit, Ex-cello Local 49, UAW-CIO; Esther Demeo, Oak • seas., for any sign of Eddy, but SOUND ADVICE to an incompetent Mate who Ridge, Tenn., Local 210, United Gas, Coke and Chemical he did not reappear. The CapThe crew pointed out that run­ threatens the lives of the crew. Workers, CIO, and Ernest Calloway. Chicago, United Transport ''tain, informed of the accident, ning a cable fi-om the padeyes Some satisfaction was gain'fed Service Employes, AFL. A fifth winner is already in England. reversed the ship but the search across the boat's guriwhales to for the crew when the ship pre­ One scholarship is provided by Sir Robert Mayer, two by " was futile. the deck and set with a turn- pared to leave its destination in the British Trades Union Congress, and two through British SLOW RESPONSE buckle would secure a boat for Venezuela. Another hurricane Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. The grants, available to The Seafarer who told the the wildest blow. was reported, but this time the American students with high school education and experience "story stated that no general Instead of this, the Mate and ship was secured for sea in the in the American labor movement or adult education, cover I alarm was sounded when Eddy Bosun used their own unortho­ manner outlined by the SIU tuition, board and room at Ruskin College in Oxford from „went overboard, and it was aldox method (see cut). By the members aboard. October 1948 to June 1949. , most two hours after his disaptime the job was finished, the The Mate and Bosun learned Seafarers who wish to be considered for the Ruskin "peargnce before the rest of the pelican hooks on the boats were, something of seamanship, but it scholarships, which are granted annually, should watch future creW was called to lookout posi­ broken and long gashes had was too late to do any good for issues of the LOG for announcement of the 1949-50 competi­ tions. been ripped in the bottoms of the lost crewmember. tion. Also, the Seafarer pointed out, at the time the deck gang first went on deck the men tried to tell the Mate and Bosun that it was too dangerous to work, but they would not listen. By JOHN LEGGE as a prosperous foreigner in a snobbishness I came onto quite Instead of being cautious, Ed­ war-ravaged country, I always by accident. dy was allowed to go to a very Rosa lived in a run-down sec­ prefer to be inconspicuous and Opening a drawer absently one dangerous position. It was espe­ tion of Palermo. She had a not flaunt my easier living in morning in search of my mis­ cially foolhardy, the Brother clean, trim little body and saw i''"' stated, inasmuch as Eddy was fit to cloth it in bright colors and the faces of those who are striv­ placed tie, I saw, quite alone, a ARIANE, by Claude Anet, Pen­ making only his second trip to soft fabrics of attractive cut— ing to get along in very poor cir­ plain, little white dress, laborious guin Signet, 144 Pages, 25 hand-embroidered at the collar sea and, in addition to being she had the largest wardrobe of cumstances. cents. I. was especially puzzled, since and hem. inexperienced, was unaware of any girl I have ever known. Subtitled, "A Famous Novel of Rosa conducted herself with such the danger involved. Thus he did Rosa glanced up and saw me, Definitely she was not a wo­ Unconventional Love," this facimasterful deception among well- and then buried her head in the not hesitate when shunted out man of "questionable repute." nating stoxy holds the attention to-do Italians at the Clubs and pillow of the bed, smothering on the pitching deck. There was no question about from beginning to end. Provok­ good resorts where I took her, hysterical sobs. After a search of several hours Rosa! She lived for pleasure ing and challenging— the reader with neither boldness nor timid­ ^ for any signs of Eddy, part of I consoled her as best I could and she lived to give pleasure. finds himself translating the ity. She took all in her stride as and finally the crew was posted as lookouts she told me the I took her all over town— emotions and problems of a bril­ though she had always been se­ story of her wedding—or near and the Mate then returned the and one could well be proud of cure within it. deck crew to the job of lashing wedding—and of the little white liant and lovely girl from her the appearance she made. Dress down the lifeboat. dress which she had worked on exotic locale -in Czarist Russia sets the tone ojf a country; for ORIENTAL SPLENDOR for long winter months till the into the terms of his own life, POORLY DONE in a democratic set-up, any goodand the love he has known. Pre­ The boat was secured, but' in looking girl has a chance to fix When she first took me to her day she had put it 'on and conceived ideas are shaken. a manner never seen before by herself up and look as well as room, up four tortuous flights walked down the road toward Without a word of preaching, the most of the experienced men the next. But in Palermo, only in a dingy and crumbling build­ the church and her wedding. universal theme of love is pre­ She had been ashamed to bo ,aboard. a rich girl can hope to have an ing, I stood aghast at the oriental sented freshly and impersonally The deck work wasn't conv- attractive dress. splendor. Silk tapestries of walking on this day, but she in these characters. held her head high: till a fine pleted, however, as the Mate We went to restaurants and mauve, pink and blue, thick Seamen, e.specially, whose then turned the men to secur­ theatres, and one day I took her North African rugs on the floor, Fiat had sped by, splashing mud lives have brought them into ing the other lifeboats which, by and painted lamp shades with over her. " contact with many women and She had turned and fled in 'then, had broken loose from heavy fringes—and her dresses! loves beyond , the censoring theix' cradles. In a curtained closet beside tears. She fled from her family opinion of home communities, If anything had been learned her bed, hung at least a hundred and her festive-minded friends, and who often have come to back down the road, past her beautiful costumes. And later, take a cynical and supercilious when she knew me better, she home and into the city. view of love, will find them­ That. night she had made two opened chests of drawers cram­ selves accepting the worldly ar­ thousand liras. med with more dresses neatly After that her family, friends, guments of Ariane. folded in tissue' paper, silk slips The dates set aside for Then they will receive a jolt and fiance would not speak to and blouses. draft registration have hex*. The more px-ospex-ous she at the end, when these sophisti­ passed, but 18 through 25It was easy to understand how had become the more they hated cated people discover that "One she had afforded them—as long year-old seamen who have cannot put love in its place. Once her.. been out on ships have five as she wanted them. In fact The next day I bought her a born, it invades the whole be­ days in which to register she would often say (as she ran new dress and hired a broken- ing." along glibly in her very fair Eng­ after reaching a U.S. port. down car—the best available. It 4. 4. ' 4. to the beach, which was an lish, while she showed her If the seaman lives in the was my last day in Palermo, and hour's drive through the olive port reached, he should reg­ treasure), this kimono was given AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EXwe drove out through the olive groves in a horse and buggy. her by a First Assistant on an ister at the board nearest his COLOURED MAN, by James I remember that she had the American ship, these silk paja­ trees to the beach.a home; if not, he can get the Weldon Johnson. Pelican Men­ carriage-man lay the top back, mas were from a Mate on a Bri­ address of the nearest board tor Books, 144 pages, 35 cents. so the people could better see tish tanker, this dress from an from the Dispatcher in the A reprint of a justly popular her bright green dress and her American Army Seargent. Many SIU Hall. book first published in 1912. saucy hat with the feather on it. others she had bought in the For men hitting New Johnson was variously a teacher, Aboard ship Ihe arm of the black markpf, with her easy York, whose homes are else­ laxvyer, successful song writer FOR ALL TO SEE Union is the Ships and De­ and US consul, in Venezuela and money. where, the following are the addresses of draft boards partment Delegates. A good Nicaragua. This story of a lightBut there was one thing that I THE ANSWER in Manhattan easily acces­ couldn't understand, and didn't crew, for its own protection, skinned colored man who finally sible from the Union Hall. like very well: When we passed I gleaned she had started in picks its Delegates early, and decides to cross the color line is 80 Lafayette Street, Man­ peasant women, walking bare­ business about the time of the carefully. Have you and your an interesting one, and one that hattan (near City Hall), and footed in the dust beside the American occupation, which is still valid today. The style is 44 Court Street, Brooklyn road, she fairly raised out of Her could give her ample time to col­ shipmates elected your Dele­ a bit on the antique side, but this gates? If not, do it now! seat to beam on them. (near Boro Hall). lect her hoard. 36-year old book still packs the It made me uncomfortable, for wallop. But the answer to her strange The Girl With 100 Dresses Draft Boards Ships Delegates Books In Review �B|sa? Page Fifteen THE SEAFARER SLOG Friday. October 8/1948 MONEY DUE PERSONALS The following men have pay vouchers awaiting them at the.,^^ New York office of the Isthmian SS Co., 17 Broadway. Institute, 211 Walnut Street, JOHN FOLLIS Philadelphia 6, Pa., asks that Bill O'Conner and Abe Goldyou reach him. farb wish you to contact them, 4 4 4 care of SIU Hall, 51 Beaver JOHN C. CARR ; Street, N. Y. SS TRINITY VICTORY Your family asks you to con­ 4. 4. (Voyage No. 5) tact them at 121 S.E. 12th Ave., JOE PERUN Howard Gillespie, $1.33;; Alton Contact your sister, Mrs. Mary Portland, Oregon. Your youngest Yuknis, $4.24; Evald Fak» $2.65; sister has been seriously in­ Hollister, 620 North 3rd Street, Rivers, $5.00; Frederick V. Davis, Vinvent BOSTON Garvey, $5.83; John jured. Toronto, Ohio. $5.00; E. Gorum, $8.00; E. Natvig, SS YARMOUTH Eliasson, $2.65; Earl Young, 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. V. Morton. $1.00; L. Goodwin, $1.00 $2.00. $7.42; Egon Pedersen, $10.07; FRANK PALMER SS EMILIA Z. Williams, $1.00: J. Patrice. $1.00 JERRY CANNON F. Y. Phelps, $2.00; H. M. Black, Charles Kull, ^.48; Robert Your friend A. P. O'Connor Mr. Shell, of Shell Art Gift J. H. Hightower, $1.00; C. A. Krause welded, $2.00; W. Robinson, $1.00; B. Downs, $4.77; Thomas Bourque, $1.00; E. D. Simpson, $1.00; H. Dow­ . wishes you to get in touch with Shop, is anxious to hear from ney, $1.00; C. McComiskey, $1.00; C Elwards, $1.00; H. Whitley, $1.00. $10.07; Andrew Ponik, $1.33; him at 2602 Carroll Avenue, you. His address is 109 Market H. Minor, $1.00; A. Green, $1.00; J Juan Medina, $4.24; Ferdinand Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. W. Depina, $1.00; A. Oyhus, $1.00; G Cleveland, Ohio. Nunziaute, $4.77; Theodore McMerlesena, $1.00; E. Cabral, $1.00; J 4 4 4 4. 4. 4Henan, $1.06; Raymond Clark, W. Bereford, $1.00; J. Pinkus, $1.00; WILLIAM TYRIS DUNCAN JOHN L. NEWTON A. Melanson, $1.00; D. K. Hines, $1.00; $5.83; John Harley, $1.06. Contact Emma McGilvrea^, Your wallet is at the SIU Hall, L. Nagle, $1.00; S. O. R. King, $1.00; Crewmembers who were on Lola Apartments, 2622 San Mar­ 51 Beaver Street, New York— C. McDowell. $1.00; W. C. Hardy, board the following M/V ocean SS MARQUETTE VICTORY $1.00; E. Doane, $1.00; F. McCuire, ino Street, Los Angeles, Calir inquire on the fifth floor. tugs during the time they sal­ $1.00; D. G. Hodge. $1.00; A. Ekiund, (Voyage No. 6) fornia. 4 4 4 $1.00; J. H. Hunt, $1.00; G. H .Tay vaged the vessels listed below, JAMES F. ROUSE 4 4. 4. lor, Jr., $1.00; G. H. Taylor, $1.00; N. are urged to get in touch with Herbert E. Grant, $3.18; John STANLEY E. DUDA Inquire at the Baggage Room, N. Ridley, $1.00; R. Peck, $1.00; R. Abe Rapaport at the offices of B. Gunter, $6.36; James C. MagYour mother and sister wish SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New Brock, $1.00; T. Aldridge, $1.00; R. J. Murphy, jr., $1.00; W. J. Sampson, Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ nusson, $5.30; Wilbur L. Fowler, to hear from you, at 319 Litch­ York, for your wallet. $1.00; M. Soobramoney, $1.00; A. way, Room 1711, New York 4, $4.24; George E. Pickles, $5.30; field Avenue, Elmont, Long Is­ Gabriel, $1.00; C. Willis, $1.00; A. New York: 4 4 4 Roy N. Ingram, $4.24; Albert land, New York. BOB AND BILL BARRETT Trotman, $1.00; G. Edwards, $1.00; R. Freund, $4.24; Peteris, Ozols, M/V Great Issac Bullard, $1.00; F. Daniels, $1.00; P. A. 4 4 4 Get in touch with your mother Saunders, $1.06; Jerker T. Nilsson, $4.24; $1.00; J. Keesley, $1.00; G. On February 3, 1947, when ABDUL R. HASSAN at Peachland, N.C., at once. Charles A. Dispoto, $7.42; Taylor. $1.00; C. E. Smith, $1.00; F. the SS Virginian (being towed Your wife is anxious to hear J. Gardner, $1.00; M. McCatty, $1.00; Michael Cooper, $8.48; Carl V. 4 4 4 from you. Her address is 176 H. H. Franks, Jr., $1.00; R. M. Antoine, to Brunswick, Georgia) broke Silvers, $26.50; Jesus Alto, $6.36; GEORGE TAZZANI West 82nd Street, New York. $1.00; R. Hannibal, $1.00; G. Nichols, away from the Great Issac. Richard R. Adamson, $21.20; Get in touch with Stan Brown $1.00. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alfred W. Daines, Jr., $3.98; M/V Farallon JOHN LAMBERT NEWTON at 1400 East 93rd Street, Brook­ C. G. Rattigan, $2.00; R. Doucette, Steve W. Cox, $5.30; Carl E. $2.00; J. J. Williams, $2.00; O. EngelRev. P. R. Stockman, Supt. lyn^, New York. When the SS W. C. Latta was sen, $2.00; H. H. Power, $2.00; J. E. Seale, $17.23; Mevin Mason, and Chaplain, Seamen's Church Sweeney. $l00; W. D. Canty, $2.00; L. salvaged and towed to Hampton $17.23. JULIUS^ C.^HOEY. Jr. Melanson, $2.00; W. Lake, $1.00; J, Roads after the Latta ran out Your mother is anxious to Styles. $1.00; A. Edwards $1.00; J, A. of fuel. SS STEEL INVENTOR hear from you. Her address: Anderson, $1.00; D. W. Hunter. $1.00; 4 4 4 B. R. Johansen, $1.00; F. A. Smith, (Voyage No. 76) Mrs. Julius C. Hoey, Sr., 1119 $1.00; S. L. Madden, $1.00; W. H. M/V Farallon SIU, A&G District Mandeville Street, New Orleans. Wlllridge, $100; J. Murphy, $100; R. At the time of the salvaging George W. Rohring, $7.29; Ar­ Burbine, $1.00; W. J. Burbine, $1.00; of the Panamanian flag ship SS 4 4 4 nold G. Heinvali, $7.29; John J. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Ed. J. Amerault, $1.00; E. K. Nutt, FRED PETTINGILL Ionian Leader, March 15, 1947. Laycock, $4.77; Thomas A. CosWilliam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 $1.00; R. C. Wagner, $1.00; J. Hanson. BOSTON .276 Stale St. Joseph Loney, 1515 W. Monroe $1.00; P. D. Vrodm, $1.00; T. Sullivan. The Ionian Leader was towed sitt, $4.77; Joseph G. Pfesster, E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 St., Chicago 7, Illinois, asks that $1.00; N. Richardson. $1.00; J. J. Cox, into Norfolk. $4.77; Harold E. Arlinghaus, Dispatcher - Richmond 2-0141 $1.00; J. H. Penswick, $1.00; W. you write him. 4 4 4 $4.77; Bror H. Johanson, $4.77; GALVESTON SOS'/.—23rd St. Frasor, $1.00; J. McPherson. $1.00; A. M/V Great Issac 4 4 4 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Manuel B. Battista, $4.77; Furtado, $1.00; W. Lieberman, $1.00; From March 18 to April 2, Stephen Shack, $1.06; Ralph H. J. FOY MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. P. BVownfield, $1.00; P. King, $1.00; Cal Tanner, Agent ^ Phone 2-1754 Write your father at 630 South N. Keyes. $1.00; H. Watson. $1.00; T. 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ Frey, $72.88; James E. Behm, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. N. Loudon. $1.00; W. MerriweBather, son was being salvaged. $1.06; Richard H. Severson, $4.24. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Palmway and 7th Ave., Lake $1.00; G. C. Patrice. $1.00; L. R. Mc­ 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Worth, Florida. Donald, $1.00; R. Carrington, $1.00; R. M/V Point Vincente Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 S. Parsons, $1.00; E. Sullivan, $1.00; A. SS LEGION VICTORY 4 4 4 NORFOLK ,.127-129 Bank St. When leaving Ponte Delgada, Daniels, $1.00; E. E. Glasford, $1.00; EARL J. LAWS (Voyage No. 4) Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 W. R. Osbom, $1.00; G. Tolliver, $1.00: Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Get in touch with your old J. D. Booker. $1.00; R. M. Churchill. the SS Kern Hills. Clarence H. Hughes, $20.14; Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 shipmate of SS Steel Chemist, $1.00; G. N. Clarke, $1.00; C. A. Carr. SAN FRANCISCO ..85 Third St. Walter P. Piatek, $6.36; Sidney, $1.00; E. G. Blake, $1.00. C. Oppenheimer, 51 M/V Trinidad Head Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Charles J. Navis, Jr., $3.18; Norman E. NEW YORK SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Leon Beaver St. "Thanks Earl." When she took over the tow Hendrick, $6.36; Frank F. Reese, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2=5996 from the M/V Point Vincente 4 4 4 $6.36; Basil K. Johnson, $8.48; S. R. Lanier, $10^00; Jacob Cooic. SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn W. H. PETERSON $5.00; Jack N. Berger, $5,00; Henio on July 9, 1947, and towed the Tom A. Sanchez, $6.63; Frank J. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Edder, $5.00; K.'A. Kaaemets, $5.00; SS Kern Hills into. New York Lawless, $9.28; Uno LapveteTAMPA .1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Dorothy Peterson, Route 1 T. Blower, $1.00; Christian W. Ladwig, on July 14, 1947. R. H. Hall, Agent Phono M-1323 lainen, $15.90; Homer S. Whitley, HEADQUARTERS... 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Box 333, Lakewood, New Jersey $2.00; Joe Wright, $1.00; G. Kraker, $21.20; Van J. SaWyer, $32.86; 4 4 4 50c; Frank Bloom, $5.00; J. H. Ru­ HAnover 2-2784 wants you to contact her. M/V Trinidad Head dolph, $2.00; J. Buivid, $5.00; James E. Virgil G. Riley, $7.42; Howard K. SECRETARY-TREASURER 4 4 4 Salvaging the SS Sinclair Pearson, $1.06; Albert M. Blazio, Paul Hall EARL McCASKEY Opaline, which ran aground at $3.98; William F. Utley, $4.24; DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Georgia Foster requests that the mouth of Cape Fear River, James C. Ralston, $9.01; David L. Lindsey Williams you get in touch with her. Her January 8, 1948. Blakeney, $14.31. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS address: PO Box 212, Colum­ Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler bus,' Ohio. Joseph Volplan » •inClO(S NOTICE SIU HALLS 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 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 NOTICE! SS DE SOTO Will Brothers who were on this ship in February 1948 and know the whereabouts of the gear left aboard by Erkki Matinki, OS, please write to him or send the gear collect. Address Erkki Matinki, c/o Maria Moseley, 415 East 73rd St., New York City. 4.4 4 Gt. Lakes District Will the holders of the follow­ BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 ing receipts for money paid in CHICAGO, ni 3261 East 92nd St. Mobile to Patrolman W. J. Mor­ Phone: Essex 2410 ris on the week ending Septem­ CLEVELAND 2602' Carroll St. ber 11, 1948, please get in touch Main 0147 with the record clerk on the DETROIT '. 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 Sixth deck, 51 Beaver Street, DIILUTH . .531 W. Mlrhlgan St. New York, Give your full name Melrose 4110 and book number, and quote TOLEDO 015 Summit St. the receipt number you hold. Garfleld 2112 This is important. Receipt num­ bers: 68128, 68123, and 68127. Canadian District 4 4 4 MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square WILLIAM M. OLYAYK VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 Your check is being held for VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. you at SIU Headquarters, 51 PaciRc 7824 Beaver Street, New York. Cities Service Bargaining Unit Still Unsettled Notice To All SIU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the SeafEirers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their fagailies 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. (Continued from Page 1) visors within the meaning of the Taft-Hartley law. Previously, the Board certified the Union as -ihe bargaining agent for the men aboard seven CS ships as a result of the over­ whelming victory scored by the SIU in a bargjiining election held last year. But the men aboard PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ships added to the fleet while the election was in progress were To the Editor: ignored. This reversed the ruling which I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the had been handed down by the NLRB in the Isthmian case, address below: where the entire fleet had been certified even though ships were Name added to and subtracted from the fleet during the course of the Street Address voting. Negotiations regarding a con­ State City tract for the personnel on the ships aready certified are under­ Signed way. The brief filed by the Union will be printed in the Book No.. LOG after it has been submitted to the NLRB. �i I - Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 8. 1948 Some men learn the easy way, some men learn the hard way, and some men never learn at all. At first, the Chief Engineer of the Queens Victory, Isthmian, shaped up like the last category, but a good SIU crew and on-the-ball Union representatives turned him into a guy who just had to find out the score the hard way. " The hard-time started as soon as the ship headed out of Baltimore, in early July, bound for the Persian Gulf. Oilers were ordered to work in the fireroom, and when Pete Salvo, Engine Delegate, asked the First Assistant if he had read the agreement, the First answered that he didn't have to—he had instructions from the company on what was overtime and what wasn't. From then on, the Engine Gang had to work from bell to bell, and when they turned in OT, the Chief told the Skipper that they were turning in phony overtime, and refused to mark it down. The Captain finally persuaded him to enter the disputed time. When he was caught paint­ ing, the men put in for that overtime. All this might have been ridculous, but the First and the Chief continued to force the men to work from bell to bell in temperatures ranging up to 152 degrees. Even after the Captain died from the extreme heat, this continued. And in the meantime, the overtime built up. Above, Pete Salvo, Oiler and Fngine Delegate of the Queens Victory (left), and Wilfred Roux, FWT, take in the sights -of Abdan. Prices were too high for any purchases, but there was no charge for look­ ing. Brother Salvo sent in the . pictures appearing on this page, and also the story about conditions on board the Isth­ mian vessel. When the ship returned to Baltimore, the Union officials went aboard and things started to "The shark, above, caught by warm up. From New York, Port Captain Holiday was sent down to straighten out the mess. When Brother Anthony Suzzo, WM the dust had settled, all but a few hours OT had been paid, and those few hours were sent to New only one of the three hooked York for clarification. by the crewmembers while the ship was in the Persian Gulf. Pete Salvo and his buddy, Wilfred Roux, plus five other bookmen signed on the ship for While the man-eaters look another round-the-world trip, just to make sure that the reforms they fought for will not. be neg­ pretty small, they can do a lected by the ship's officers. The First Assistant really learned his lesson, and when the Queens great deal of damage to' an Victory came to New York, he gave Brother Salvo time off to come to the Hall to tell h'v story. unprotected swimmer. Ask the man who's lost an arm or a Looks like he learned the hard way—but he learned. leg to these terrors of the deep. This one won't do any more harm. The stifling heat in the Persian Gulf proved too much for the Skipper of the Queens Victory, Captain Janssen. He was buried in Abdan, after which a Mate from another Isthmian vessel took over command of the ship. Above is a view of the funeral procession as it wended its way through the narrow streets en route to the cemetery. The foremen of the dock workers in Has Tanura lined up for a picture in a playful mood. This port used to be a hell­ hole for seamen, but certain improvements have been made and now seamen have the opportunity to relax for a short while when in that port. At the cemetery the Skipper's casket was lowered slowly into the ground while the rest of the crew stood watching. When Captain Janssen died, the Chief Engineer had no one to stop him, and he proceeded to make life miserable for those men under his command. But he reckoned without the power of the SIU, and he learned a lesson when the ship arrived in Baltimore. Pete Salvo and a new friend, "Broadway Sam," a passenger who was returning to his home in Persia after 52 years in the United States. In the Persian Gulf, the heat WEIS almost unbearable. The temperature sometimes went as high as 152 dgrees. When thai happened, members of the Deck Gang played a hose on each other, but in the Engine Department, it was a-different story. For details, see story on this page. Of course, the situation is not the same on all Isthmian ships. And even on this vessel, a militant crew and efficient shoreside representation guarantiaed that the next trip and all subsequent trips would be better. For details about new contract with. Isthmian see page 1. Ji, � 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 October 8, 1948 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. X, No. 41 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ISTHMIAN SIGNS 2-YEAR CONTRACT AT NEW PAY RATE CITIES SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT STILL UNSETTLED SHIPPINGDECLINE TRACED TO WORLD POVERTY NOMINATIONS FOR A&G POST POURING INTO HEADQUARTERS SEAFARERS CONTRACT WOULD HAVE SAVED CITIES SERVICE CREWMAN ILGWU MAKES HEADWAY AGAINST RACKETEERS BOSTON COLUMIST PRAISES SEAMEN FOR WARTIME SERVICE 2 SIU SHIPPERS LOWER RATES TO INCREASE TRADE SAN JUAN SEAFARERS KEPT BUSY BY SHIPPING AND SHOREGANG WORK SHIPPING HOLS IN GALVESTON SLOW SHIPPING ADDS MANY TO MOBILE BEACH WEST COAST STRIKE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR LONG TIME COOL WEATHER BRINGS TANKERS OUT OF LAY-UP TO AID NEW YORK AGENT PAYS OFF YARMOUTH IN NOVA SCOTIA UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES WILL HELP SEVERAL RATINGS STEEL ARTISAN,JACKSON CALL AT MANILA CREW FINDS RAS TANURA CLUB NO PARADISE YET DEL NORTE'S SHIPBOARD EDUCATION PROGRAM PRODUCES RESULTS:CREW HAS SIU KNOW-HOW SEAFARERS CONTRACT WOULD HAVE SAVED CITIES SERVICE CREWMAN THE GIRL WITH 100 DRESSES SEAFARERS STRAIGHTS OUT ISTHMIAN SHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/08/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/771c707aa86df804d7ffd909e60f7453.PDF 74578ceb6b8b56c2456da3158a47099a PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEV/ YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1. 1S48 No. 40 PRESENTING THE SIU WITH A TOKEN OF HIGH ESTEEM John J. Grogan. National Vice President of lUMSWA. CIO, reads the inscription on the plaque presented to the SIU as a token of high esteem for the unstinted aid given by the Seafarers during the 1947 Shipyard Strike. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall accepts the plaque for the Seafarers. At left is A1 Meyers, the shipyard workers Regional Director for the New York and New Jersey area, and between HaU and Grogan is Lindsey Williams, SIU Director of Organization. CIO Shipyard Union Presents A ward To Seafarers For 1947 Strike Aid A plaque expressing the appreciation of the CIO shipyard workers for aid and support given them by the SIU during their strike against the nation's shipyard cor­ porations last year was presented to the Union in a ceremony held at the New York 33 A&G Posts To Be Filled in Coming Election Adoption of a Headquarters resolution in all ports on September 22 officially sounded the open­ ing of nominations for officials to serve the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District in 1949. In addition, the resolution designated that thirty-three positions, are to be filled in Headquarters and the eleven branches by this year's referendum ballot. The nominating period extends « until October 15 and l eferendum i sea time. (The full lisi of qualiballoting will begin on Novem­ fications appears on page three.) ber 1 and run through Decem­ A practice first inaugurated ber 3', as called for by the SIU last year, calling for the candi­ Constitution. dates to submit a regulation The resolution, in listing the passport photograph as well as thirty-three positions to be filled, a statement of not more than stated thai it is the purpose of 100 words listing his Union rec­ the Union to have the elected ord, will be required again this officials operate in the localities year. The picture and statement deemed most beneficial to the of each candidate will be run in the SEAFARERS LOG short­ membership. ly before voting gets under way. In line with this view and the In the elections held last year, economy drive adopted at the last Agents Conference and re­ 65 Seafarers met the qualifica­ affirmed several times, New York tions and vied for 37 openings; will add one Joint Patrolman this year, a much greater num­ to its staff while Philadelphia, ber of men is expected to sub­ Norfolk and Galveston will ope­ mit qualifications and appear on rate with the Agent in sole the ballot. charge. Mobile will have two As in the past, the Union Joint Patrolmen instead of a urges an men meeting the quali­ Patrolman for each of the three fications to put themselves in departments., nomination to give the member­ These changes are expected to ship a greater choice as to whom lead to greater economy and, due will represent them in 1949. to the drop in shipping in these portSj no lessening of represen­ tation to the membership will result. Thus the ballot will call for the election of 1 SecretaryTreasurer, 3 Assistant SecretaryTreasurers, 11 Agents an^ 18 Patrolmen. NOT FRISCO • Ship Tycoon Asks Seamen BoMilitariietl In reference to the new Hall A believer in freedom from in San Francisco, the resolution ! government intervention or con­ named it as being in an organi­ trol of steamship companies, zational state and, for the time being, will not be headed by an ! Hans Isbrandtsen, who heads a company bearing his name, made elected officer. The resolution stated further the bald proposal to the Mari­ that if during the year addi­ time Commission last week that tional SIU Halls are needed, the seamen be placed under govern­ opening of such offices and their ment control by "encouraging" staffs shall be left to the dis­ them to enter the Naval Reserve cretion of the Secretary-Treas­ and that part of their wages be urer, subject to the approval of met by the government. Fostered not by concern for the membership. The qualifications necessai-y to the nation's dccfnse, but rather appear on the referendum bal­ by visions of smaller ships' pay­ lot are stated in the Union's rolls and weakened maritime Constitution and are relatively unions, Isbrandtsen embodied his simple, the outstanding ones be­ proposals in a seven-point pro­ ing that a candidate be a full gram, all of which is aimed at bookmember of the SIU for two cutting company operating ex­ years and have three years of penses and forming a pool of seamen bound to the government by a semi-military tie. membership meeting on Septem-t scription on the plaque to the unstinted aid given during the ber 22. membership, and stated that the lUMSWA-ClO Strike against the Making the presentation to the engraved words could never con­ large shipyard coi-porations SIU was John J. Grogan, Na­ vey the true feelings of the ship- throughout the nation. Strike tional Vice-President of the ship­ yai'd workers toward the Sea­ began June 25, 1947, strike ended yard workers, who representee farers for their aid. November 16, 1947." John Green, the union's presi­ The inscription reads; "This Joining Grogan in the presen­ dent, and accepting in the name plaque is presented by John tation were A1 Meyers, Regional of the Seafarers was Secretary- Green,* President, on behalf of Director for the New York and Treasurer Paul Hall. the lUMSWA-ClO to the na­ New Jersey area and Henry In an address to the eleven tional officers and members of Gordon, National Representative. hundred Seafarers present, Gro­ the Seafarers International With Brother Hall for the SIU gan expressed the thanks of the Union-AFL as a token of high was Lindsey Williams, Director 125,000 members of the Interna­ esteem and gratefulness for the of Organization. tional Union of Marine and Ship­ building Workers of America, CIO, for the "unstinted aid" giv­ en during their five-months long strike.There was no essential change unionism itself. They were out with any union whose officials "AIDED MATERIALLY" this week in the combined sti'ike to smash the unions, and if any have not signed the anti-com­ "Seafarers, he said, "aided ma­ and lockout on the West Coast, proof were needed their attitude munist pledges called for under terially in the successful prose­ as it became apparent that the toward the MFOWW provided it. Taft-Hartley Act. The pro-com­ cution of the strike, and the aid shipowners were Rising every The MFOWW, which actually mie officials of the CIO Long­ given came as a great stimulant dodge to prolong the deadlock was locked out by the shipown­ shoremen and the CIO Marine to the morale of the shipyard past the Presidential election ers when the strike began, this Cooks & Stewards have not workers on the lines." week proposed that the owners signed the affidavits, but the of­ early in November. Brother Grogan also went on abandon their preoccupation with ficials of the MFOWW have. In fact, political flim-flapii.'ei-y ^o pledge the complete support completely obscured the legiti­ the commie issue and get the The MFOWW proposed that all of the shipyard workers to the mate beefs of the striking unions. strike settled. The president of officials of all the unions con­ Seafarers should the uniori ever Mostly the trouble was the old the MFOWW pointed out that so cerned stand aside, and that the be in need of aid. "All of the commie bugaboo, with the own­ far as the economic issues, wages, lawyers for the owners stay facilities of our union are at ers continuing to raise this issue and the Hiring Hall, were con­ home. Then, the MFOWW said, your disposal should the need to the exclusion of everything cerned, the unions and the own­ the owners themselves and rankever arise in your struggle for: else. ers were no longer far apart, and and-file committees from the better conditions and wages," he However, it was obvious this that there was no real bar to several unions could get together to settle the beef. said. week that the owners were not settlement. In presenting the plaque to the much more opposed to com­ The owners have continued to The shipowners said "No," and Seafarers, Grogan read the in­ munism than they were t« state that they would not deal (Continued on Page 7) Politics Cloud West Coast Beef SLICK TALK Couching his language in well varnished terms, Isbrandtsen forsaw a means of lessening mari­ time union strength in his com­ pany by having the .seaman obli­ gated directly to the government and thus "insure a high standard of personnel always available for manning American ships." The government would be expected to bear the cost of part of his wages "in return for having him available when required." * While he pleaded for a satis­ factory standard of living for seamen who qualify for reserve status, and publicized the fact that his company is unsubsidized, he let it be known that Uncle Sam's kicking in on his payroll (Continued on Page 7) �Page Two T H E S E A F AR E R S SEAFARERS LOG LO G Friday. Ociobisr 1, 1948 THROW IN YOUR V Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District CARD, BROTHER/ Affilialed 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 Nominations In Order Nominations have now been officially opened to can­ didates for the thirty-three elective positions in the At­ lantic and Gulf District for 1949. Like the ships men of the SIU sail, Headquarters and the eleven Halls require tip-top crews aboard to make them operate efficiently in the manner and pattern estab­ lished by the Union in the past. Crews put aboard in previous elections have been excellent testimony to the choice exercised by the members of the Union. The time again nears when the membership will go to the polls to choose its port crews for 1949. Again the choice will lie with the membership. The voting member­ ship will want to have the opportunity to study the Union records of as many candidates as possible so as to make a clear choice of men they wish to serve during the coming year. There is no shortage of able men in the SIU. The Union's program of education has spread SIU know-how throughout the SIU fleet. The organizing program has given organizational experience to thousands. Participa­ tion in rank and file committees has given a good portion of the membership valuable knowledge of the Union's operations. Through these mediums have come the men who now serve the membership as officials. Hospital Patients Seafarers who feel they have the qualifications to serve the membership as part of a Branch or Headquarters crew are duty-bound to put themselves in nomination. Nominees who meet the constitutional requirements have until October 15 to file with the Secretary-Treasurer. Poor Harry! 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 tha Social Service desk. Men Now h The Marine Hospitals Harry Bridges, the president of the International These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Longshoremen's and "Warehousemen's Union, CIO, must be a heartbroken guy. "She" doesn't love him any more. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Anybody with a taste for romance might even be tempted writing to them. to feel sorry for the poor fellow—until he looked into NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO the truth of Harry's love affair. A few years ago, when the Russians were our "brave allies," Harry was the West Coast waterfront employers' best friend. He practically played Clark Cable to their Lana Turner, so close were the bonds. ^ During the . war, as called for by the commie line, Harry was always climbing on the rostrum to make fiery speeches denouncing "job actions" and proclaiming "no strike" pledges for all to hear. "Don't worry about us working stiffs, we'll make it easy for you," he told the bosses in effect. Even when the war was over, Harry was out there singing the same song before the commie line flip-flopped. -He was crying for more "no strike" pledges. In short, he ""was playing the bosses' game. But now Harry has been kicked out of the house. 'The door is barred to him.- The bosses consider him "troublesome"—and worse. The poor chap is on the town, hanging around pool rooms, perhaps. Harry's story should be a lesson to all of us. Certain­ ly it proves the correctness of the SIU's stand—during the war, before the war and after the war. The SIU's consistent policy has always been not to play around with the bosses—war or no war, party line or no party line. Seafarers always have known that the (Working stiff who does, gets the boot. And he gets it right iwhere it hurts the most. J. DENNIS R. BUNCH P. L. SHAUQEUE J. B. GEISLEK A. R. KING S. C. FOREMAN E. J. DANCY E. LAPARI J. H. BIBBS V. W. RUSSELL O. HOWELL V. P. SALLINGS C. GREEN • H. C. MAPHEY ALVIN WARD S. KINZAN G. R. GRAY J. L. HUGULEY R. L. FLIPPIN K. V. PfiTTERSSON C. W. JOHNSON R. P. GRAVES M. HENBERT . A. AUGUSTIN E. P. BADON R. L. BARBER L. KAY A. M. PETET S. LE BLANC A. M. PETIE J. J. McKENNA S. A. GLENN ALBERT McMAHON E. M. LOOPER J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE s. w. MCDONALD J. L. SAUL R. M. HESTER M. H. SIMONEAUX HARMAN McNAB XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. F. MAPPS J. GIVENS D. HUTCHINS L. R. WILLIAMS G. D. ERLINGER W. McCUlSTlON XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL J. F. GERSEY J. H. ASHURST JOHN WEIMER CHARLES E. GLOVER A. C. McALPIN J. W. BUTLER F. L. REYNOLDS PETE HENDERSON T. H. ROSLUND H. R. LOWMAN XXX STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL A. EWING A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO J. McNEELY A. JENSBY Staten Island^ Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Statan Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ni. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ni. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) LJ D. DeDUISEN T. ZEMR^USKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON JC. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICI(: C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY X X % BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JULIUS HENSLEY CLARENCE CREVIER ' VIC MILAZZO JOHN J. GEAGAN XXX SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL . L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS XXX SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. SEIJO . ! A, SILVESTRI I. MONTANEZ �Friday* October 1* 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Striking Pilots Ask Seafarers Adopted at membership meetings in all Atlantic & Gulf ports on Sep­ To By-Pass National Airlines tember 22, the resolution below puts into motion the nominating machinery Resolution On SlU Eloctlon for the referendum to determine 1949 officials in A&G Headquarters and ten branches. Nominees will, if qualified, go on the referendum ballot to be voted on by the membership in all ports during November and December, as provided for in the SIU Constitution. Text of the Resolution follows: WHEREAS: It is customary for the Union to determine annually by resolution what elective offices should be placed on the ballot at: each annual election over and above those provided for in the constitution, and WHEREAS: Our Union should plan for greater service and leadership for the mem­ bers in the coming struggles immediately ahead by having our elected officials operating in the proper places as is most beneficial to our membership, SO, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following ports be filled by regu-lar referendum ballot in the 1949 General Election for Officials in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District: HEADQUARTERS: 1 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Assist. Secretary-Treasurei-s BOSTON: 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman NEW 1 2 2 2 2 YORK: Agent Deck Patrolmen Engine Patrolmen Stewards Patrolmen Joint Patrolmen PHIADELPHIA: 1 Agent BALTIMORE: 1 Agent 1 Deck Patrolman 1 Engine Patrolman 1 Stewards Patrolman NORFOLK: 1 Agent SAVANNAH: 1 Agent TAMPA: 1 Agent MOBILE: 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen NEW 1 1 1 1 X)RLEANS: Agent Deck Patrolman Engine Patrolman Stewards Patrolman GALVESTON: 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman SAN JUAN: 1 Agent AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Port of San Francisco be considered in an organizational status and not be filled by an elective office inasmuch as this Union has just opened its own Hall there, AND BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED: That if during the year it becomes necessary to open additional offices, the staffing of such offices shall be left to the discretion of the Secretary-Treasurer, subject to the approval of the membership, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That in addition to the regular constitutional re­ quirements, each candidate for office shall furnish with his acceptance for office a regulation passport picture of recent taking, as well as a statement of not more than 100 words, giving a brief summary of his Union record and activities, such picture and statement to be run in the Seafarers Log just prior to commencement of voting. This to be done in accordance with previous membership action to familjarize the membership with the names, faces and records of all candidates for office. J. P. SHULER, 101 PAUL HALL, 190 J. H. VOLPIAN, 56 ROBERT A. MATTHEWS, 154 LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS, 215 50 JOE ALGINA, 1320 CHARLES G. HAYMOND, 98 RAY WHITE, 57 Qaaliikatiotts For Offke Qualificafions for office in the Seafarers International Un­ ion. as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continuous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant vessels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member cuid show four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not apply to officials and other office holders w;orking 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 SecretaryTreasurer must be in his office not later than October 15, 1948, when nominations will be closed. Three members of the Air Line Pilols Associalion which has requesled the support of Seafarers in its strike against National Airlines. Left to right—Dale H. Southard, counsel in charge of picketing in New York area and member of the National Strike Committee; Bob Denton and P. E. Nelson, striking pilots. Members of the Air Line Pilots Association, on strike against National Airlines since February 3, have called upon the membership of the SIU to re­ spect their strike by not booking space aboard National Airlines planes. In a visit to the headquarters of the SIU, Dale Southard, in charge of picketing in New York area and member of the National Strike Committee, accompanied by two striking pilots, expressed the thanks of the AFL Pilots As­ sociation for aid in the past and asked continued support of their beef. The National Airline, which services cities between New York and Miami on the East Coast and from Florida to New Orleans on the Gulf Coast, is being struck because of gross violation of con­ tract and refusal to abide by the Railway Labor Act. The pilots do not come imder the TaftHartley Act. The justness of the strike is shown by the report of the Presidential Emergency Board, an impartial body set up to in­ vestigate the strike, which placed the blame for the strike entirely at the door of the airline. In spite of the many obstacles put in its path, the union has been successful in cutting down the company's passenger loads. Garment Union Rally Pledges Total War On Unlon-Busters NEW YORK —At an unpre­ cedented mass rally stretching two blocks through this city's crowded garment district, some 50,000 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union pledged an aU-out fight against gangster elements in the garment industi-y tiying to «smash the union. Scattered through the crowd were hundreds of white-capped Seafarers who drew enthusiastic cheers and applause for the aid they were giving the ILGWU in its war on the garment hood­ lums. The demonstration was an out­ growth of the ILGWU's current organizing drive against the re­ maining non-union shops in the heavily unionized dress industry. ILGWU organizers discovered that gangsters were muscling in­ to the industry by controlling a number of trucking companies which haul cut materials from the "jobbers" to the "contractors" who sew the cut pieces together. The gangsters shipped the mate­ rial to non-union contractors run­ ning "sweatshops" in other cities. The SIU was asked to help be­ cause the gangsters were beating and intimidating ILGWU pickets 85 percent of whom were women. The ILGWU plans* to intensify its Organizing drive until the in­ dustry is 100 percent organized despite any attempts at intimi­ dation or other obstacles. Most of the campaign will necessarily be directed against the 100-odd non-union "jobbers" which dot the garment area. The imion has struck nearly 30 of these firms of which 18 have already indicated a desire to negotiate. The union reports them to be half of what they were during the same period last year, and instead of making a profit, has caused a heavy loss. Because of the great deal of traveling done by the members of the SIU through Atlantic and Gulf ports, and the fact that many Seafarers have been out on long trips and do not know of the strike, the Pilots As­ sociation asks that Seafarers spread the word of the strike and travel by other carriers. SIU PICKETS One incident where the Sea­ farers gave material support to the Pilots' beef was in Norfolk. There men of the Pilots Associa­ tion approached the Seafarers for the use of the Norfolk Hall while they distributed leaflets and massed pickets at the Norfolk municipal field. The Seafarers showed support by rallying 30 Seafarers to the picketline. Last week's LOG carried a letter from the union's President David Behncke, thanking the SIU for its aid in Norfolk. On the spectacular side, the Pilots Union is using something new in strike advertising. They are employing a smoke-writing plane which has covered the skies of the big cities with the messages: "National Airlines Pilots On Strike," and "Scab." Also they have two banner-tow­ ing planes which spread the mes­ sage: "Don't Fly National Air­ lines." Send Pictures Every candidate for office in the A&G election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport pic­ ture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer, Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N.Y. �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG Friday. OetolMr 1, 1948 Philly Notes Stir In Shaping; Alexandra Engineer Fouls Trip By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER enough to incur his wrath, and, as a consequence, was punchec and beaten by this unsavory character. It's a shame that such a phony should be permitted to foul up a good ship. The Alexandra's skipper, for instance, is damned fine Joe—^for a skipper, By JOE ALGINA like this is that the story was in window on the sixth deck here, This Engineer joker probably is a fink from way back. Al­ NEW YORK — A king-sized the LOG and he should have or in any other Hall for that though I don't know his recorc wet blanket has been thrown on picked it up. I'll admit that be matter, make sure you get a re­ ing out at sea a lot makes it ceipt for any monies paid out. or where he came from, I sure can predict where he's going to the somewhat hot shipping this difficult to receive eveiy LOG Check the receipt for accuracy as port enjoyed for the past week. but when you come ashore, pick to amount paid and youi' book wind up. To turn to more pleasant sub­ Almost overnight the activity up the back numbers of the number. This is for your protec­ jects, I want to say that we helc here as conceins SIU ships LOG and put yourself abreast tion and makes keteping the rec­ ords straight much easier for our first educational meeting c^e to a near-standstill. There of the times. Headquarters. last week, and that I am proud is no particular place we can WILL BE BEEFS and happy to report that it was point to as the cause, it is just This column has mentioned the Last week we explained the importance of getting a state­ a great success. an inexplainable lull. matter of transportation on ment from the master when a We had plenty of discussion, plenty of debate and one hund­ That gloomy statement should Waterman ships and how it op­ ship is being put into lay-up. red percent attendance. Every­ discourage any members in the erates on the Far East — West This is especially fmportant to one is looking forward to the outports who have considered Coast—^Europe—East Coast run men on Waterman ships. Some weekly meetings with interest ti-yin^ New York for a ship. If In a couple of weeks we're go­ men who haven't received such not, then here's our plea: Stay ing to get some beefs on this and enthusiasm. where you are. New York is sad because somebody didn't read a statement have found it very difficult to receive unemploy­ GIVES UP ON A'S for shipping. the story in the LOG. The eas­ ment pay. Waterman and the There is not much of import­ Worth mentioning before a iest way to be on your toes on other companies haven't lessened ance to report on the labor whipping into the stox*y of ships Union matters is to read the their hard-timing tactics regard­ scene here. Things are rather in and out of this port is sub- LOG from front to rear. It's not ing unemployment pay, so make quiet. A threatened strike by ect of reading the LOG. Almost a difficult task as the LOG is, sure you get the statement. It the ship cleaners and scalers has every Seafarer reads the stories we think, the best labor paper saves headaches and starts the been settled with the men get­ of shipping in the various in the coimtry and is packed dough coming through faster. branches and the happenings of with news of interest to the ting their wage demands. Before signing off, I want to ships' crews. Soime members, membership. in closing, a word on base­ urge the members who haven't us somewhat of a headache. The ball. I have given up at last. I however, don't bother to delve With that out of the wpy, done so yet to vote now in the ship was infested with a first have to admit that Philadelphia into the resolutions adopted, mo- here's the way shipping shaped referendum on the $10 General class louse, namely the Chief will not be seeing any World ions passed and matters adopted up in the port of New York Fund Assessment. The polls will Engineer. Series games this year. As I into Union policy, all of which last week. We paid off Isth­ close October 8, only one week SLAMMED MESSMAN write this, it looks like Boston appear in the LOG. mian's Steel Designer, Santa away, so stand up and have your This man lives under the im­ and Cleveland. But it could be Thus, three or four months Clara Victory and Steel Maker. say. We want New York to pression that he is the indisput­ Boston and New York—or Bos­ later we get a beef fiom a Sea- The last mentioned was a port shoi^r a good turnout at the polls 'arer who is all hot and both­ payoff as the ship ran aground and that means eveiy member able king of the scow, and he ton and Boston. sticlis his skinny nose into all The best teams are winning, ered about some action taken before leaving the port. Alcoa's should cast his ballot. departments. This last trip, a anyway. But watch our Amaz­ that he was totally unaware of. William Johnson was in for a Here's an afterthought sug­ All we can say in a situation payoff. She'll probably go to mess boy was unfortunate ing Athletics in 1949. the boneyard. Waterman had gested by several Stewards: the James Jackson, Topa Topa Make sure you turn in your linen and Maiden Creek. The Maiden when you are issued a clean lot. Creek is heading for the Gulf to Members may be imaware of men's organization for seamen . One thing we'd like to caU to go- into the shipyard for repairs. By BLACKIE CARDULLO and nothing else. the attention of crews hitting Seatrain New Jersey and Bull's his, but it is the Steward who SAN FRANCISCO — Every­ So far out here, about 170 Sea­ this coast. The LOG, quite prop­ Suzanne completed the list. is- charged with the linen and thing remains tied up on this farers have cast ballots in the erly, has carried notices that the We signed on the Polaris, Al­ tie must make it good. coast, and right now we can see A&G headquarters in San Fran­ coa; Meridith Victory and Aza­ no break in the deadlock be­ cisco is the place to bring your lea City, Waterman; Anniston tween the CIO longshoremen beef. However, this does not City,-^ Isthmian; Robin Wentley, and the Pacific shipowners. How­ mean that you should call us Robin; Jean, BuU. Not much of ever, several companies are long-distance from Seattle or a showing. What we had to known to be straining at the Wilmington on every trivial com­ deal with were handled in SIUleash to get things going. plaint, and then reverse the shape by the Patrolmen and all charges. Calmar and Isthmian have beefs wei'e settled at the payoff. paid off their crews and left Recently, we have received CHECK IT their ships dead. At this writsuch calls from as many as three Bosuns Must Work -ing, there are nine A&G ships men on the same ship. Each Incidentally, when Patrolmen idle at tlje docks. one always insists that he is are not handling ships, they're In the past we have had quite the delegate and has a big beef always to be found on the sixth a few super-duper, ' militant The owners say they would to report. We accept the call, deck of the New Yoik Hall han­ settle if the striking unions Bosuns who have thought that would comply^ with the Taft- referendum on the General Fund and the guy just wants to know dling beefs at the counter and Hartley Act, which means that Assessment. And there prob­ the latest in the strike situation. working on the records in head­ they do not have to work at sea-, and only have to run the gang. the issue now is ^jurely political. ably won't be many more voting Why doesn't he buy a news­ quarters. This goes to show what happens because of the beef. This is not the qase. paper? If you hit the dues paying to a union that allows politicals The Bosun has his work to to dominate its affairs. perform just the same as has Here are trade unions whose every other member of the Deck -members are on the bricks and only one to give us any trouble, the strongest Union financially Department. In port, I agree By CAL TANNER whose beef can't be settled be­ and the Snelling joined the tr^ on any and eveiy waterfront. that the Bosun cannot be ex­ cause the members have no con­ MOBILE — Shipping in this to the boneyard where all the trol over union policies. One big Maybe shipping sounds bad pected to do the actual work, for port remained dead last week, reason the SIU has been able to registering no change from the Libertys seem to be heading here and in general. However, he is kept busy supervising all forge ahead, winning the best week before or the week before these days. locally there is a ray of hope. The beef on the Webster The new Waterman drydock was hands on deck. contracts in maritime and always that. wasn't really very much, come started yesterday, and that dryAt sea, however, it is qviite an­ setting the pace, is that the poli­ Although we had six payoffs to think of it. There were some dock means that every ship in other matter. A good deal of the tical issue is not allowed to en­ and five sign-ons, we shipped overtime hours in dispute, but the Waterman fleet will have to time he is working with the Day ter SIU affairs at all. only 61 bookmen and 13 permits we managed to settle the mat­ come to Mobile at least once a Man alone, or with the Day Man, SIU FOR SEAMEN in the entire seven-dayperiod. ter to everybody's satisfaction. year. There will h|e plenty of and one or two Men on watch. He has to do his part. Our well-informed membership Two of the sign-ons were ships BACK ASSESSMENT job turnovers in the process. would not tolerate that kind of we have no continuous articles. Voting continues strong down There are some oldtimers So Bosims, there are quite a The payoff vessels were the here. The majority of the mem­ around. Maybe you'll recognize few things that you should learn malarkey. We stick strictly to maritime trade unionism for the Fairport, Morning Light, Antin- bers we talk to express the them: G. M. Lambert, W. Miller, in the agreement, in regard to ous and Noah Webster, aU opinion that the General Fund H. D. Wainwright, B. P. Mc- your work, before you get the benefit of the membership. Watermans, and the 'J o s i a h Assessment is one of the most Nulty, N. Breedin; G- Dean, D. idea that you are only a super­ Take the case of our organiz­ Snelling and the Corsair, both cdnstnictive proposals ever made Tibbetts, J. M. Branum, John visor of a "gang" of one or two ing campaign. No other outfit in the Union's 10-year history. Prescott, A. J. Bey and Charles ^t sea. can boast of successes like ours. Alcoas. The, Webster, which was the They think it will make the SIU Spencer. The reason is that we are a sea­ "C. E. (Red) Gibbs PHILADELPHIA —Three pay­ offs this past week gave a much needed boost here in Quakertown. First there was the tanker SS Julesburg which came in and paid off on Sunday night. This was the Julesburg's first payoff tmder the SIU contract, but she paid off clean with no beefs whatsoever. To keep things going, Water­ man's SS Bessemer Victory ar­ rived for a fast, clean payoff thatalso was easy to handle. She came from the West Coast, but couldn't return because of the beef out there. She was Mobile bound leaving here. To finish the week, the Carras tanker, SS Alexandra, blew in and paid off down in Paulsboro. New Jersey. This one gave NY Shipping Slumps After Heavy Week Nine A&G Ships Idle As West Coast Beef Continues The Patrolmen Say— Waterman Drydock May Stabilize Mobile Shipping �Friday, October 1, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five "3i HAVE YOU VOTED.YET? Study The Rules As important to the mem­ bers of the SIU as the con­ tracts they work under are the shipping rules of the Union. All Seafarers are urged to study their shipping rules and the proposed changes so they will be throughly acquainted with their provisions. These men are signing register prior to receiving ballot on •which they'll have their say in current referendum. If you haven't voted on General Fund Assessment, you'd better hurry. Balloting ends October 8. Dispatchers report that often members seem to be unfamiliar with many of the rules and, as a result, cause much needless confusion. All doubt can be eliminated by careful reading of the shlhpping riiles. Those which are not clear will be clarified by the Dispatcher in any SIU Hall. Grain Cargo Rise Spurs Need For Rated Men In Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—Increased grain shiprtients have boosted business in this port and there is a need for rated men. This need for men will be even more pro­ nounced if the rate of current shipments continues. There were three payoffs in this area during the past week. All ships paying off were Water­ man jobs, the SS Bret Harte pay­ ing off in Galveston and the SS Governor Sparks doing the same in Houston. The third ship, the SS Noonday, paid off in Orange. NO MAJOR BEEFS There were no major beefs on any of the ships paying off, al­ though the crew of the Governor Sparks apparently did not un­ derstand the provisions of. the new transportation rider. The Why Delegates Get Grey Hair =By "A Silver-Haired Delegale" few minor beefs were in regard to overtime and were settled gt the payoffs. Among the topics coming in for discussion at our last regu­ lar membership meeting was the SIU educational program and the benefits it brings to the Union. On the matter of shipping, it is expected that we will have to call men from New Orleans to enable us to crew the ships that are going out of here. New Orleans should stand by for an SOS. LOCAL LABOR On the local labor front, the picketline was withdrawn from the Brown and Root construction outfit since a company that has a contract with the carpenters union has taken over the job previously handled by Brown and Root. So union labor is now on the job. In accordance with the pro­ gram worked out at the recent emergency Agent Conference, this port is holding educational meetings every Tuesday. Around the port at the present time are Walter Brightwell, R. W. Quiim, J. H. Page and J. Germane. Several Seafai'ers are in the Marine Hospital. They are: J. F. Mapps, J. Givens, W. McCuistion, D. Hutchins, L. R. Williams and G. D. Erlinger. The recreation room below, where everyone had agreed to put the books and magazines in their proper places, and use the ash trays for ashes, looked like a recreation room all right, but more like that of a kindergarten class than for SIU seamen. FAST SPIEL I put on my most serious look and started some fast talking. It had results. I assured the Captain that -everything would be ship-shape in quick time and he agreed to put aside the log book and turn someone to pre­ paring the messrooms and heads for painting. Immediately the delegates met aft, just as we stepped into the and passed the word around NEW YORK—The commercial crew's laundry, my hopes were about the condition of things. use of war-time invasion craft, dashed. We also mentioned that fines such as the LST, LOT, and LSMSome guy had just poured five might be pressed. We hated, to type ships, has fallen far short gallons of fuel oil into the laund­ mention this, but drastic action, of expectations, according to a ry and gave everything a pro­ was necessary. recent survey. tective coating. (I found out A day later, everything looked Of the many thousands of later that it wasn't anything a hundred percent better and these crafts that were mass-pro­ but the results of washing six the delegates congratulated the duced between 1942 and 1945, pairs of dungarees with a stiff crew.. But now, only two weeks of which many hundreds were bi'ush. This was the^residue.) later, I see we're getting back large ocean-going craft, only By this time the Old Man in the same old rut. about 100 are now in commercial was shouting until his pan was As ship's delegate, I called the use, and less than half of these purple. He had stepped across other delegates together and we are within the United States. the passageway and opened the circulated around. We asked the ^hese vessels were deDeck Maintenance foc'sle, but it sanitary men and Messmen to looked more like Fibber McGee's remember to spot during their ^eloped during the war for land- • on undeveloped beaches, .it closet. Gee, I thought we took working hours. But they in-! that, with the coming this matter up at the last meet­ formed us that it's not in plain language in the agreement that'°^ ^hat h^d ing, too. SOOGIE—WITH WHAT? they should spot, and if they!"^^^'^ the benefit of waterI don't think that the Mate do it, they would not be givencommerce because of the believes that the laundry soap the overtime to fully soogie be- lack of dock facilities would be powder is being used for soogiebenefited by the use of these fore we get home. ing down the mid-shiphouse, but ships in hauling general freight. "CALL THE DELEGATE" By EARL SHEPPARD he does think the house should But as it has worked out, But I do know that when be soogied even though he has NEW ORLEANS—Shipping is $10 General Fund Assessment. things go wrong for them while aside from a few conversions to forgotten to see that bulk soogie All. hands are urged to vote the ship is away from home barges, ferries, tugs, etc., they powder was put aboard before fair despite four lay-ups, and yes, for a $10 bill from each port, the first business is in good shape. Ten thing each will have been put to little use here. leaving. member now will certainly help do is put up a holler for the One outfit has started to carry payoffs are scheduled for the "What!" he screams. "Use salin the Union's fight with the poor ole ship's delegate: lumber in them on the West isoda oh that brand new paint next two weeks—two of them anti-labor forces and the ship­ Alcoa's headed for the boneyard. "See what's wrong with this Coast. Two LSTs were converted job? I should say not, Bosun." owners. Alcoa has laid up about every chow and this dirty messhall." to carry truck trailers between I saw the Old Man on the Liberty they have and it is The membership is asked to "Make out that repair list, Now York and Albany, bridge the other day. He looked! rumofed that they are operating cooperate with the janitor in In the Philippines, however, my locker won't work." like he was feeling in pretty "By Joe, tell that Old Man 35 are in use in the Island trade, good spirits and, being as I 41 ships under foreign fiags — keeping things cleaner in line didn't feel so bad myself, I Panamanian, Greek, and Italian with the economy program, as we don't want qny screwy an­ and the Farrell Lines has three laid down by the Emergency swers about the a^ent not bring­ craft operating in a feeder servthought I would approach him —on the bauxite shuttle. Yesterday the Education Agents Conference, two men are ing him any money for draws ice on the West Coast of Africa, on the subject of painting our Meetings were started as recom­ being laid off in this Port—in when we hit New York this Newfoundland and Alaska also messhall and the Stewards De­ mended by the Emergency Ag= all Branches this will mean a time." are using a few of them. partment heads and showers. saving of around 40 men. ents Conference. All hands ex­ Another voice from the wilds: Speaking of showers, a regu­ The reasons put forth are prin­ The Crescent Towing and Sal­ "Say, be sm-e to make up that cipally the cost of conversion. lar typhoon blew up in my pressed enthusiasm by their at­ face when I suggested any such tendance and interest in the pro­ vage Company are still on strike crew list for the boarding Pa- since the Coast Guard bulkhead thing. Says he, "Overtime,- ove]> ceedings. Meetings will continue and it looks like a long drawn- ti-olman.'' regulations do not conform with "How come we haven't had, the open ramp end without extime. That's all you birds think with a new topic discussed each out affair. All members are of." (These units haven't been time to clear up important points urged to give their support any fried bananas for breakfast? tensive alteration. For another painted in over seven months.)^ for the membership ' and espe­ where and when needed by our What! No bananas? Didn't you thing, they are diesel powered, Brothers in the Marine Allied check the ship's stores? You're and the American maritime in"Then, next trip, the crew cially for permits. one hell of a delegate." isends up another Delegate to dustry has never favored diesel. Voting is in full swing for the Workers Division. This morning I collected the repair lists from the Delegates of the departments and, from the size of the list and the repitition of items that were re­ paired following the last trip, one *would think the ship had been out three months instead of the usual five or six weeks. Five broken crew lockers on the list again! Three of the five had been repaired by a shoregang just a little over a month ago and checked by the Dele­ gates. No one has yet been able to catch that little gremlin who has been responsible for the damage. Whenever I ask, "How come it is broken again," the answer is always the same: "Damned if I know. It was that way when I moved in. Must have been the work of the guy who had the Locker last trip." It's silly to think that a guy would kick in the vent to open his door when the Mate on watch has a pass-key. "Yeah," I'm told, "it must have been some snooper from ashore in that last port." The department heads tell the sign-on Patrolman that there is plenty of soap and matches, as called for in the agreement, but somehow we always run short of laundry powder. say the crew wants everything down there painTed again." As the storm subsides, I bring out a few points about the Cap­ tain's own foc'sle being painted when he wants it, and the pas­ sengers' quarters and alleyways topside painted and soogied at the drop of a hat. Well, the Captain cools off just a wee bit and consents to look it over down there. If he thinks it needs painting, he'll authorize it. Of course he points out some corny self-made rule that the company only allows painting in the quarters once a j'ear, whether they need it by that time or not. Down we go, the Captain and I, to the crew's deck—and' at all times to go. It doesn't look as if the paint work has been spotted in a solid week. Harfdprints, smears and trash-filled laund­ ries, greasy tables and crumbfilled pantrys. It was only last week at our meeting that every­ one agreed to do his part in keeping all ship-shape, especial­ ly since the delegates were or­ dered to ask for painting and general inspection of the crew's quarters by the Captain to see what all had to be done. Bro­ ther! Did he tell me what had to be done! During all this ^ I was taking deep breaths and getting back to normal breathing. With his blow-up over, we walked aft to the crew quarters. Surely the black gang and deck men v.'on't let their poor delegate down, I thought. But on arrival Ship Men Turn Thumbs Down On Lunding Cruft Shipping Fair In New Orleans -Z' I �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG FUday, October 1. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BALTIMORE—Chairman WUliam Rentz, 26445; Recording Secretary D. Stone, 1996; Read­ ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4683. A&G Shipping From Sept 7 To Sept 21 Agent Confei-ence. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion about helping the janitors keep union property clean, and thanks were extended to the crews of of ships who donated money for the movie projector, which made possible the showing of movies every Friday. Brothers were urged to vote yes, on $10 Assess­ ment. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. with 410 members present. 4 4 4 MOBILE — Chairman C. A. Aubert, 24723; Recording Secre­ tary L. Meira, 26393; Reading Clerk H. Fischer, 59. TOTAL REG. REG. REa SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Motion carried to go into obliDECK ENG. PORT STWDS. REa DECK ENG. STWDS. •SHIPPED g a t i o n s and charges. Broth­ ers Robert D. Amato, Clyde Kea- Boston 30 24 33 87 3 4 17 24 ton, Francis J. Buhl, John New York 250 212 200 662 187 192 191 570 O'Toole, William H. Powell, Ray­ Philadelphia 60 25 32 117 19 17 14 50 mond, Kaboska, Carlos M. Luna, Baltimore '222 159 122 503 90 110 69 269 J. B. Smith, C. V. Gladhil were Norfolk 75 69 48 192 12 11 11 34 obligated. Charges were re- Savannah (No Figures Received) fered to a Trial Committee. Tampa 26 26 23 - 75 5 5 1 11 Minutes of all branches having •Mobile 217 241 246 704 56 52 41 , 149 New Business read and accepted. New Orleans.... 150 120 151 421 ' 85 80 100 265 Motion made to forward all Galveston 45 29 29 103 53 49 42 144 ship's minutes to the Editor of San Juan. (No Figures Received) tlie LOG. Resolution from San Francisco.. (Shipping Hailed By Strike) Minutes of Branches having Headquarters regarding election New . Business were read and •. 1,075 1,075 905 884 2,864 510 520 486 1,516 of officials for 1949 accepted un­ GRAND TOTAL accepted. The Agent reported animously. The minutes and that the companies were appeal­ recommendations of the Special concur with Puerto Rico New the Special Agent's Conference following the educational meet­ ing all seamen's' unemployment Agents Conference were ac­ Business. Carried unanimously. were accepted. compensation insurance cases A Balloting cepted. Agent William Rentz's Motion carried that whenever Committee for the General Fund ing. Minutes of Agent's Confer­ pending a Supreme Court ruling; report, the Patrolmen's reports, the meeting acted on important Assessment was elected from the ence dated August 30 through but that the State Director of September 1, x-ead and accepted and Hospital Committee's report Union business, members raise floor. The resolution from Head­ the Unemployment Compensa­ were accepted. The Dispatcher their books in their hands. Mo­ quarters was accepted unani­ with a vote of thanks. Motion tion Board had been contacted reported 503 registered, and 269 tion carried to ask the Secretary- mously by a book vote. Under carried to non-concur in Puerto and that a meeting had been ar­ shipped. Four motions regarding Treasurer to send all ports a New Business a motion carried Rico's action on the San Fran­ ranged for the coming Monday. New shipping and registering were clarification on Section 35 of tlie to accept the Balloting Commit­ cisco Branch Minutes. Business of other Branches read He reported that Waterman had made and all four defeated by official Shipping Rules, as to tee's report. One minute of sil­ officially opened their Dry Docks yote of membership. Meeting whether a permit man can stay ence for departed Brothers. Meet­ and accepted. The Secretary- which would mean that all Treasurer's report and the reso­ stood one minute in memory of on the ship after making a com­ ing adjourned 8:40 P.M. with 85 lution from Headquarters were Waterman ships would diy dock departed Brothers. Under Good in Mobile at least twice a year, members present. and Welfare there was discussion and that Waterman has secured 4 4 '4 "on the laying up of ships. Meet­ contracts with at least two other PHILADELPHIA — Chairman ing adjourned at 8:10 P. M. with SIU Companies to do all of their Ray Gates, 25128; Reading Clerk 232 present. dry docking v/ork. He concluded D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ t 4' 4" by pointing out that nominations PUERTO RICO — Chairman S. plete foreign trip of less than 60 retary A. Merlino, 35731. would be opened this evening New York Branch minutes accepted. One minute of silence for A&G 1949 Officials and clari­ Colls, 21085; Recording Secretary days. One minute of silence for M. Rubio, 6844; Reading Clerk P. departed Brothers. Under Good were accepted—all except the was observed for departed fied the qualifications required and Welfare there was discussion motion on Isthmian Stewards, Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ Prokopuh, 39468. on the shipping rules governing which should be left up to the fare discussion included a clari­ of any one who desires to run. A communication Minutes of Branches having permit men, arid it was the Negotiation Committee. Motion fication of Shipping Rules in re­ Accepted. from Headquarters, and the Res­ New Business were read and ac­ opinion of the meeting that per­ carried to non-concur with the gard to permitmen, and the olution from New York in x-efercepted. The Agent reported on mit men be allowed only one San Francisco New Business re­ cleanliness of the Hall, which is the shore gang contra'ct. His re­ foreign trip, or 60" days coast­ ferring to financial aid for strike- left up to the members. Meet­ ence to election for 1949, A&G Officials, were accepted. Motion port was accepted. Motion made ^ wise. Meeting adjourned 8:05 boimd seamen. New Business of ing adjourned at 1:15 P.M., carried that any key, rated-man to concur with the Agent's Con- |P.M. with 64 members present. other Branches was accepted. 4 4 4 who has been on the shipping ference resolution, with the ex- | The Agent reported that the 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman list for 90 days, but who has ception of San Juan, which was TAMPA—There was no meet­ Port was running smoothly with Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording been unable to ship in that rat­ to be referred to New Business. ing due to the storm, however it no outstanding beefs and ex­ Secretary Herman Troxclair, ing, be allowed to retain his Trial Committee's report con­ was blown out by this morning. pressed the hope that shipping 6743; Reading Clerk Buck Ste­ shipping card. The Patrolmen's curred in. Under New Business, All men registered were given would pick up in the near fu­ phens, 76. reports were accepted. The Dis­ a motion carried to have a com­ credit for attending. Most of the ture. The labor front in Phila­ patcher reported 704 men regisbination Dispatcher - Patrolman men living here, are from out in delphia is quiet with the threat­ New Business of Branches for Puerto Rico on the ballot. the subui-bs, and quite a gale ened ship-cleaner strike squared read. Motion to refer that part One minute of silence for de- was blowing and a warning was away. The first Educational of the Boston New Business re­ sent over the radio to be ready meeting was an unqualified suc­ garding the raising of hospital for any eventuality. Acting cess and all were urged by the benefits to the Secretary-Treas­ Agent" R. H. HaU reports ship­ Agent to attend. A communica­ urer and accept the balance. Mo­ ping seemed to be picking up a tion from the Pennsylvania Fed- tion in reference to^ San Juan bit. The first payoff in four eration of Labor was accepted. New Business, to reaffirm New months—^the Bertram Goodhue, The Resolution from Headquar­ Orleans' previous stand regard­ South Atlantic — is scheduled ters was accepted. The Dis­ ing the buying of a Hall in t e r e d , and 149 shipped. One later in the week. It will clean patcher reported 117 registered, Puerto Rico, and to accept the minute of silence for departed Meeting adjourned parted Brothers. Brothers J. out the Hall. There have been and 50 shipped. Motion made balance of the New Business. Brothers. Brady, and E. P. Hernandez were the usual number of ships in and seconded to ask Headquar­ Minutes of other Ports accepted. 8:15 P. M. with 263 present. obligated. There was general transit, but they have taken few ters to inform San Juan to get Agent Earl Sheppard reported 4 4 4 discussion under Good and Wel­ replacements. Income is very adequate building facilities. Mo­ affairs of the Port were in good NORFOLK — Chairman James fare. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 slow as all ships sign on and tion carried to instruct our con­ shape, although business and A. Wynn, 30783; Recording Sec­ tracted companies to ship ac­ shipping had fallen off, that retary Ben Rees, G95: Reading P.M. with 34 book men and 11 payoff elsewhere. cording to Union Agreement in there have been 12 payoffs and Clerk Joe Lupton, 7713. permits present. 4 4 4 BOSTON — Chairman Dan foreign countries the same as in only four signons, and it was 4 4 4 The Secretary-Treasux-er's fi­ GALVESTON — Chairman Sheehan, 22856: Reading Clerk the US. Motion seconded that pointed out that this was partly nancial report for week ending accounted for by the fact that Headquarters reconsider placing Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Gene Dakin 180; Recording Sec­ only Philadelphia Agent on. bal­ two Alcoa and two Isthrhian September 4, was read and ac­ Secretary R. Wilburn, 37739; retary Bill Prince, 30612. New Business pf lot, and also place a Patrolman ships went into the boneyard. In cepted. Reading Clerk Jeff Morrison, Motion carried to refer that addition three Mississippi ships branches read and accepted witix 34213. part of Puerto Rico New Busi­ paid off and will not sign on till the exception of Boston, which they complete the coast trip. The was referred to New Business for Other Branch minutes were ness regarding a new building to Agent stated that New Orleans discussion and motion. Motion accepted. The Agent reported the next Agent's Conference. Branch has refused to sign on under New Busine.ss to non-con­ shipping good, and stated that New Business of other Branches Waterman ships that do not store cur with that portion of the Bos­ other Ports would have to be was read and accepted. The Agent reported that business in called for men, if things conthere. Under Good and Welfare up here. Agent's report accepted. ton minutes dealing with the the Port was slow. He asked several members spoke on hos­ The Dispatcher reported 421 reg­ raising of the hospital benefits, , tinued at the present rate. He that members flood the fink halls pital benefits, and also proposed istered, and 265 shipped. The and to> refer this to the Secre­ spoke at length on the Educa­ tional meetings being held from when un-organized ships come electoral ballots in regards to Resolution from Headquarters tary-Treasurer. Motion made to 11:30 to 1:30 every Tuesday on in, in order that we may soon be manning certain Ports. One min­ regarding the coming ballot for request the Agent in Nox-folk to the Dispatcher's floor, and re­ able to vote these, ships, and se­ ute's silence for departed Broth­ officials read and accepted. The allow an additional thirty days It was quested all members to attend. cure more contracted jobs fdr the ers. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 Secretary-Treasurers report read on shipping cards. A good Educational P. M. with 180 members present. and accepted. The meeting stood pointed out that due to the The Patrolman's Report was ac- Union. in silence in memory of our de- .slump in, shipping men could cepted. The Dispatcher reported meeting was held on Tuesday, 4 4 4 not get out in the usual time al­ and the Agent urged all on the 103 registered, and 144 shipped. SAVANNAH — Chairman C. parjied Brothers. Under New lowed. Carx'ied 31 for and 18 beach to attend these meetings Business the minutes fiom the After much discussion in which H. Starling, 6920; Reading Secre­ Emergency Agents Conference against. Resolution from Head­ it was pointed out that the mat-, which will be held each Tuesday tary F. Shaia, 22596. were read in their entirety. Mo­ quarters to determine offices in ter of a new building in Puerto, hereafter. The Patrolman's re­ Due to the threatened hur­ tion carried unanimously to ac­ the Union that are to be filled in Rico should be referred to the port was accepted. The Dis­ Secretary-Treasurer, it was patcher reported 87 registered, ricane it was decided to hold the cept and concur in the entire the coming annual election, and moved that the meeting non- and 24 shipped. The minutes of regular meeting in the afternoon proceeding of the Emergency ' (Continued on Page 7) �Friday. Odtob«r 1,1948 Put Seamen Under Navy, Says Owner . T B B SS^ AFAR MR S L@ G SEAFARERS CAN BE PROUD OF THIS Page Seven Suggest Two Revisions In Registration Rules Changes have been suggested by five full book members in the Proposed Uniform Registration. Rules as submitted by the Registration Committee and carried in the LOG for September 3, 17, and 24. These changes are in the form of clarifications, for the five members are heartily in agreement with the main form and intention of the Committee's report. In the Deck Department Rules, it is pointed out that Ordinarys with physical defects must obtain their special endorsements, in addition to sailing three yeus SIU, in order to register in Group I; and in the Stewcird's Department, it is felt that Group I—Rated Men—should be broken up intO' two groups so that the Second and Third Cooks may register separately. These five members wish to further remind the membership that now is the time to study these proposed Uniform Registration Rules, and to make suggestions, so that they will be in a form satisfactory to all when they come up for a vole. (Continued from Page 1) would make, it possible for the American shipowners to thereby "not have to pay more than the five nearest competitiors, Bri­ tain, Holland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark." Thus: No subsidy for the com­ pany with resulting government restrictions, but rather a sub­ sidy of the seamen to be paid to the company with the seamen bearing the restrictions of the Naval Reserve. DECK DEPARTMENT The comment of one SIU mem­ ber pretty well summarizes the average seaman's attitude to the Isbrandtsen proposals: Proposed Rules ^GROUP I—DAY WORKERS Suggested Changes GROUP I—DAY WORKERS Each man must be qualified for Each man must be qualified the job he throws in for and for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifica- registration time his qualifica­ tions shall be checked. tions shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of obtain AB tickets because of physical defects—such as color- physical defects—such as color­ This plaque was presented to SIU by CIO shipyard workers blindness, etc.—may, upon prov- blindness, etc.—may, uiJon prov­ at New York membership meeting last Wednesday night. ing that they have sailed three ing that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Halls, and after obtaining the Bosun special ' Bosun's, Carpenter's or Bosun's Mate other endorsements which the Carpenter Coast Guard issues in such cases, ^ Deck Maintenance register in this group. Watchman—Day Work Bosun Storekeeper Bosun's Mate There wei-e other political quested the striking West Coast (Continued from Page 1) Carpenter moves. Early in the strike, unions — the ILWU, MCS, the strike continued. Deck Maintenance which began on September 3 MFOWW, MEBA and Radio Of­ The shipowners have used Watchman—Day Work when the. Longshoremen walked ficers—^to allow SIU ships to typically communist tactics by Storekeeper out, the Army threatened to sail. appealing directly to the .rankREASON FOR SUGGESTED CHANGE: use troops to load Army cargoes. The striking unions, up to this and-file of the unions involved. In reference to Ordinary Seamen with physical defects, it is But the Army backed down, pre­ point have rejected the request. Their aim was to cause dissen­ pointed out that the rules should specifically state that men who sumably for political reasons. The A&G men^wiU continue to sion. The MFOWW caUed their have sailed for three years out of the SIU Halls must also obtain Meanwhile, two independent respect the picketlines, since the the special Bosun's, Carpenteris or other endorsements (which bluff. stevedoring companies signed up West Coast maritime workers in are issued in such cases by the-Coast Guard, and are required by This was not the MFOWW's with the ILWU and the Army spite of their screwball policy do the Commissioner before signing such Ordinary Seamen on) first try. A week earlier, the cargoes were loaded .by some have real economic beefs , in­ before he may register in Group I. union sent an open letter to the volved. The A&G District will shipowners stressing that its 1,100 longshoremen. At the same also continue to refuse to sail STEWARDS .DEPARTMENT members were prepared for a time, nine A&G ships lay idle at any re-allocated ships or any­ West Coast docks, completely nine-month strike, but that so thing else that might impair the long a struggle would harm strikebound as Seafarers reso­ GROUP I—RATED MEN GROUP I—RATED MEN co-workers' side of the action. lutely respected the picketlines. unions and companies alike. The Each man must be qualified Each men must be qualified It is quite possible, many ob­ owners said a flat "No" to this However, with the Army ships for the job he throws in for and for the job he throws in for and loading in Oakland and else­ servers believe, that the commies one too. have the necessary endorsements, have the necessary endorsements. to save their own skins are There was no doubt that the where, and with a number of At registration time his qualifi- At registration time his qualifi­ avoiding truly militant action owners were making the most of West Coast contracted ships of cations shall be checked. that would end the strike. They cations shall be checked. the commie issue and would con­ the Shepard Line operating freely Chief Steward—Passenger Chief Steward—Passenger are not tying up things tight as tinue to do so. The pro-commie from the East Coast ports with Second Steward — Pas­ Second Steward — Pas­ the loading of the Army cargoes leadership of the ILWU and the West Coast crews there seemed senger senger indicates. Any increase in Army MCS was the weak spot and the no real reason to hold up. East Steward Steward cargoes on ATS ships would owners were quick to pound on Coast ships indefinitely. Ac­ ghef Chef . cordingly, the A&G District re- weaken the strike. And there is it. Chief Cook Chief Cook strong danger that the commie Second Cook Night Cook and Bakei^ leaders will gradually tone down Night Cook and Baker all thejr demands. That's the GROUP II Third Cook way they do things. Second Cook GROUP II—MESSMEN Third Cook The strike began on Septem­ NEW YORK—Chairman Lind(Continued front Page 6) Utility Messman GROUP III—MESSMEN ber 3 when an 80-day Federal to instruct ^the Secretary-Treas­ sey- Williams, 21550; Recording Messman Utility Messman injunction against the unions ran urer to appoint the Agent in Secretary Robert Matthews, 154; Messman out. Since then the owners, San Francisco. Carried unani­ Reading Clerk John Arabasz, REASON FOR SUGGESTED CHANGE: wrapping themselves in the flag, mously. The Agent spoke at 29836. It is further poiiried out that in the grouping of the Steward^s have refused to negotiate at all. All minutes accepted save Bos­ length on the economy program Department, Second Cook and Third Cook should be put info a for the Port of Norfolk, pointing ton's and San Juan's. Rejected separate Group in order to protect these jobs from men who that part of Boston minutes deal­ out the absolute necessity of intend to ship in top ratings, and at the same time to add an this program because of the ing with raising of hospital bene­ incentive for men capable of handling the top jobs to get their greatly reduced revenue in this fits, and that paid of San Juan Receipt Number 89478 endorsements and ship on them. Port aijid the problems that the minutes dealing with plan to Will the holder of receipt num­ Signed: Joe Algina 1320 Union has to face in the coming purchase building in that port. ber 69478, aboard the SS AnnisCarried resolution, moved by Aussie Shrimpton 40260 J. P. Shuler 101 year with the General Fund. Ac­ ton City, get in touch with 6th Frenchy Ruf and seconded by Bennie Gonzalez 125G Paul Gonsorchik 749 cepted. The Dispatcher reported Floor, 51 Beaver Street, New several, callirig for elections for 192 registered, and 34 shipped. Pointed •York. • Brothers Julian Z. Markham, and 1949 Unibn officials. out that any member could J. S. i Walter Li Comptpn were obli­ The following men have seagated. The Balloting Committee nominate himself if he was in reported 134 votes cast to date. good standing. Secretary-Treas- bags, suitcases or other gear in Mrs. Ella Colegrove, in Septem­ THOMAS TIZZECA Under Good and Welfare sev­ mer introduced John Grogan, the warehouse of Sudden & Your mother asks that you ber. Mrs. Fain's address: R-2, eral members talked on the econ­ vice-president of lUMSWA, who Christenson, Inc., in San Fran­ Wheelersburg, Ohio. , omy program and the necessity presented plaque to SIU for help cisco:\ R. Zwierlein (no ship get in touch with her at once. 4. i of every member cooperating. in 1947 shipyard beef. Defeated given), Charles Madison of the X X % JOHN A. RENNIE motion to air mail LOG to all SS Wall Knot, Manuel Velez of One minute of silence was ob­ GEORGE ABBOTT Get in touch with your ships in foreign poids because of the SS Sheep Shank, David served for departed Brothers. Mrs. Oll^ie Abbott Fain wants mother. Mildred wants your ad­ cost. Minute of silence for de­ Joseph and T. Russep of the .Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ SS Governor Houston, E. A. you to write her. She wishes to dress. Your mother's address: with 127 books and 65 permits journed with 1,657 members Gardner and Richard Quintero acquaint you with the details 3526, North Watt Street, Phila­ of the passing of - your sister, delphia 4, Pennsylvania. present. of the SS Governor Brandon. present. "It sounds like a typical shipOwner's spfel. They're always covering their schemes for more money and fewer unions with smooth sounding plans to stick the seamen. If anybody suggests putting a collar on them, it's mutiny." Employers Obscure Economic Issues in Pacific Coast Waterfront Strike Proposed Rules Suggested Changes Branch Meetings In Brief NOTICE! PERSONALS �Page Eight THE SEAFURERS LOG Friday, October 1, 1948 Enthusiasm Marks Education Meetings Contract^ Assessment Highlight Sessions The weekly meetings proposed last-named expressed the opinion by the Emergency Agents Con­ that the Union should stop the ference early in September got transfer of American business to off to a flying start up and down foreign flags and strive to build the coast the morning of Tues­ up the American merchant day, September 21, according to marine. reports reaching the LOG this In Norfolk, with Joe Lupton as chairman and John Harrison week. Local conditions kept several as secretary. Agent Ben Rees branches from holding their in­ opened discussion by placing be­ itial meetings, but it is expected fore the members present the that all ports will be conducting subject "The Importance of Our regular sessions shortly. In New Two-year Contract," and invited York, SIU participation in the evei-ybody to join the debate. Ladies Garment Workers battle Rees urged each member to ex­ against racketeers necessitated press his own opinion even if it postponement of the first get-to­ differed from that of others. Dur­ ing the next hour, about 50 men gether. took the floor to have their say The first meetings were largely SIU style. taken up with analysis of the new two-year agreement as sug­ BIG IMPROVEMENT Savannah members raise their hands to acclaim the new contract after studying it in the gested by Headquarters, but in education meeting. Similar enthusiasm was shswn in other ports. Everybody felt that the twomost ports discussion naturally year px'ovision was a vast im­ ranged far and wide through the provement over the old one-year report of the meeting indicated. mits, took the floor to say that Jackson, Alfredo Green, Harry field of maritime. clause, especially at this time, It was also evident that the no matter in how good shape the Lowther and Gordon Peck. The Port Agents in their ac­ Rees reported. Many pointed Savannah branch felt that the Union was nothing was ever per­ counts of the meetings reported In Galveston, P,atrolman Jeff out other improvements includ­ proposed strengthening of the fect. It was up to the member­ enthusiastic interest by members Morrison called the meeting to in all branches as well as 100 ing wages of course, that set the | Generail Fund, coming as it ship, these men said, to always order at 11:35 a.m.. Agent Keith would on top of the two-year be alert to opportunities to make Alsop having gone to Houston to percent approval of the contract. SIU at the top of maritime. agreement, would make the the Union physically and finan­ pay off a^ip. The meeting got Some of the Stewards thought Tsqjical was the comment of the Union practically impregnable. cially stronger. Philadelphia Agent who wrote: they should- have received the under way with Morrison presid­ Among those who spoke were same pay boost the Bosuns won, In New Orleans, Agent "Bull' ing and C. E. Ward serving as "These meetings are received here with a great deal of en­ but the Stewards admitted that Charles Schuck, A. Fricks and I. Sheppard called the meeting to secretaiy, thusiasm, with everyone taking they were pretty well off at that Hodges all of whom expressed order at 11:30 a.m. With Shep­ their satisf^ion with the new pard In the chair and Johnny the way things now stood. REVIEWED an active part." contract, Later the Hiring Hall came up Johnston acting as secretary, ac­ The entire education program BOSTON BEGINS for a thorough going-over from tive, far-ranging discussion filled as drawn up by the Emergency TAMPA SESSION the next two hours. In Boston; Agent E, B. Tilley all angles. When the SlU's Hir­ Agents' Conference was reviewed In Tampa, the meeting was ing Hall, clause was compared called the meeting to order at before the discussion became The unanimous opinion of the 11:30 a.m., explaining that the with that of other maritime called to order at 11:30 a.m. A1 210 Seafarers present was that general. The two-year contract purpose of the first session was unions, everybody concluded that Driver was eledted chairman and the two-year agreement put the was analyzed and the Brothers to air the new agreements so; the SIU had the best hiring con- R. E, Seckinger was named sec­ SIU in the best possible position present demonstrated their un­ retary. After discussion began, that every member present ditions in the industry. it was pointed out by several to increase its strength and fight derstanding and approval of its In Savannah, Agent C. H. would have a thorough oppor­ the anti-labor forces responsible more important sections. tunity to understand and express Starling called the meeting to Brothers that the SIU had for the Taft-Hartley Act, accord­ Discussion soon spread to other order at 10 a.m. With Starling climbed high in its 10-year his­ ing to the report of the meeting. his own views of it aspects of Union affaii-s, how­ tory and that the new agi'^^ment The contract was read aloud presiding and Fred Shaia acting ever. Several Brothers hit the Many aspects of the Union's marked a new peak for the Sea­ before those present were asked as secretary, a complete study of farers and for maritime. deck to emphasize that every position as a result of the new to hit the deck, which many did. the contract including its histori­ Seafarer should give a good One man pointed out that the contract were brought to the Among those speaking were cal background, was made. day's work for a good day's pay. attention of the New Orleans SIU never had lost a beef, which "Red" Cashman, A. S. Callahan, It was brought out that, as late These members pointed out that meeting. WilUam Hennessey, William /939, messmen were being was one reason the shipowners the best contracts in the industry preferred to grant the demands Several members said that if Hall, E. T. Callahan, and Joseph paid as little as 55 dollars a rather than risk facing a deter­ they had two years to get ready called for the best seamanship month. This"' wage and others Greenbaum. The consensus was in the world, and stressed that mined. SIU stand. Another that the SIU had won the best have been tripled by the SIU. Brother warned the younger they could hit the bricks with the Union too had responsibili­ These new wages, it was em­ money in their pockets if it be­ contract in maritime history. The members that it would be their came necessary to take strong ties under the contract and that phasized, constitute a great ad­ members felt that the amend­ job to protect the gains already action the next time the contract the members must live up to ment of the penalty clauses was vance despite the inflation. their, bargain. won and go after new ones. tu light i:«v,+ of conDiscussion covered many , decame around. Some of the a WISP move •m the . , The situation of permitmen J iu iiafis of maritime historv which younger' members spoke of the ditions and that the two-year lire KEEP STRIVING also came into the field of dis­ brought home to those present value to them of the entire edu­ ' of the agreement would stabilize cussion as did the duties of the the importance of the new con­ A number of Brothers, some of cation program. the industry. various ratings in the Stewards tract as nothing else could, the them bookmen and spme per­ In Philadelphia, Agent Department. Brother "Tampa BEST SPOT "Blackie"" Gardner called the Red" proposed that a copy of Others said that ah education Robert's Rules of Order be meeting to order at 11 a.m., and meeting was a better place to placed on each ship to make Bill Luth was elected chairman. debate Union policies and mari­ shipboard meetings easier to The aims of the program, which time questions than the ginmill run, and the same man also sugare to make sure that the SIU on the corner. re- gested that each and every miembag the best informed member­ ,, , ,, , ,Still others „ ship in the industry, were ex­ caUed the-early days of the SIU ^er on the beach attend future and explained how the Union education meetings. ; plained at some length. It was had advanced the cause of sea­ pointed out that while attend­ men. the opinion of all the ance was not compulsoi-y it Agents in whose ports rhegtin'gs would be to everybody's advan­ The proposed General Fund were .held that the education tage to attend. Assessment, now the subject of program had caught the mem­ a referendum, also was discussed bership's enthuslam, and that fu­ 2-YEAR PACT at length, the report of the meet­ ture gatherings would become Nearly everyone joined in the ing said: This proposal originated more and more profitable as the in New Orleans, and the New program went on. discussion of the contract, all who spoke expressing the view Orleans, Brothers expressed their approval of it as a way to serve that the two-year provision was notice on John Shipowner that a great step forward for all Sea­ the SIU would never be caught farers. Considerable time was short. spent considering the problem of Report of the education how best to utilize the leeway Among +hose who aired their meeting held in the Port of afforded by the two-year period, views in New Orleans were Mobile reached the LOG too which will give the Union the Frank Hughes, Victor Miorana, late, for publication in this is­ opportunity to devote more time "W. J, Reidy, "William J. Moise, sue. However, an account of to organizing and other activities. James F. Lamm, Bill Frederick, this meeting will be carried in In Boston, Seafarers at the education meeting use the Among the many who ad­ George Howard, "Red" Slater, the next issue of the LOG LOG as their text book for study of the benefits won in the dressed the Philadelphia meeting M. E. Buck, Leroy Morris, along with any other meetings new contract. Comments of individual members in Boston and were George Seeburger, J. A. Charles Montgomery, R. Mc- held up to that time. other ports appear on the opposite page. Baldwin and E. Ahauly. The Clusky, A. W. Sparks, Sidney Mobile To Come �iZIK ."I . . •t); Triday. October 1. 1^48* THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Opinions From Floor Add Zest To Confabs "RED" CASHMAN E. AHAULY Boston Philadelphia From what I have read of We have Iwo years to work these new contracts, they are by in now, and there are ^plenty far the best ones negotiated in of things we can do with the The new series of education meetings recommended by the recent Em­ maritime history. They show lime. Certainly we ought to planning and foresight. Obtain­ ergency Agent's Conference was designed to make sure that all Seafarers be pressuring the shipowners ing the two-year contracts in become completely acquainted with Union affairs. One subject that all mem­ to stop the transfer of Ameri­ times like these is a big deal can business to other flags, for a labor union with all those bers should know backward and fqrward is the contract. For this reason and we ought to be building anti-labor forces pressing on us the new two-year agreement was the recommended subject for the first week­ up the American merchant to smash our organization. The ly meetings, and it proved a good one. marine. SIU has ai^in - led the way for better general conditions, and What some of the members in Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Savan­ VICTCm MIORANA all maritime unions have bene­ New Orleans nah, Tampa, New Orleans and Galveston thought of the education meetings fitted. We'll always lead the way, To me the new contract is because we know what we want and the two-year contract is quoted below. Their comments are typical, for tops in the industry. These few and how to get it And we'll both the program and the contract were received with wide-spread enthusBrothers who beef over losing a always' know the score because couple of liours of overtime now •asm in all ports. « f an education program like this and then because they feci it one we're getting under way should be written up the way Future education meetings will d .al with other Union problems and per­ will keep all of us informed on they want it should remember Union affairs in particular and tinent aspects of the maritime industry. The final result will be that the SIU that this two-year contract was maritime affairs m general. will have the best informed membership on the waterfront. Certainly the written for all members. It def­ J. *4. 4. membership has demonstrated its determination to knov/ more about their initely is satisfactoi'y to the maCHARLES SCHUCK joritje Wc should bear in mind Savannah Union and its problems than any other maritime group. that legardless of what other The two-year clause is a maritime union brags about its very good clause, especially in contracts, we had ours signed. this stage of the game. It gives contract. It's up to every Sea- newed for an additional two endeavor to ^tie down the ship- • sealed and delivered before the us a wedge and a good one farer to work to expand the years. We must be prepared to owners to keep th'eir ships un- others were able to break the against the Taft-Hartley Law. SIU by bringing those compan­ fight because labor as a whole del- the American flag for the shipowners and ride in on the ies under the SIU banner. It's may not be in too good shape duration of the agreement, or as Seafarers' coat-tails. To me there FRANK E HUGHES up to all of us to take advantage by that time. Much can hap­ long as they are operating them, is nothing right now important New Orleans of the opportunity this two-year pen in two years to consolidate and not be knifing us in the enough to beef about to make We the members of the Sea­ clause gives us to build the the power of the Taft-Hartleyback the way Alcoa is by laying us' re-open the contracts. Our farers are working under the bigger and better Union we want ites and break the power of co­ up Libertys and turning their job is to keep what we've got best conditions and wages of any and must have. operative and sympathetic labor shuttle trade over to Greek, Ital­ and plan how to move forward. maritime union. Many of us don't foi'ces on.whose support we de­ ian and Panamanian ships. $. 4. 4> stop to think how serious the pend. But regardless of what "TAMPA RED" CONNELL 4- 4. 4. Taft-Hartley Act could be if we happens in the future, I feel Galveston A. FRICKS lost our Hiring Hall. I would Everybody on the beach, that we will be more than equal Savannah like to point out that the Nego­ every member and every per­ to the problem when it arises The two-year contract tiating Committee worked hard doesn't give the companies any mit, should attend all future in any form. , and burned the candle late at chance to try to exclude any­ education meetings to learn night to secure the best agreething we've won, and it gives more about Union ' matters. nieiit in maritime history for the us a better opportunity to Arid on every ship there SIU. And they anchored the should be a copy of Robert's plan improvements for our Union fast on a good bottom own future. Rules of Order so that ship­ when they had the shipowner board meetings can be run put it on the dotted line for two right. PAUL B^INSON years. As a member, I wish to Tampa be recorded as saying "Well R. McCLUSKEY There are several oldtimers done" and giving a personal vote New Orleans right in front of me who have of thanks to the Negotiating The new two-year contract to been members of the SIU since Committee. * me is the SIU's greatest achieve­ its inception. Since that time ment yet. We will not have to ten years ago we have come for­ worry" or lose time every year ward from a new and small or­ in negotiations. We now have ganization to become the most two full years before we have formidable outfit on the water­ to start again, but if we feel we front. It has always been the need a raise we have the 60-day policy of the Union to look for­ wage re-opening clause. The ward and better all seamen's men" behind this 60-day clause wages and conditions. "We now are definitely entitled to a sin­ have the reputation of never los­ cere vote of thanks from the ing a beef to the shipowners. We Hitting Savannah Deck entire merrlbership. Maintaining have risen from being one of the the SIU Hiring Hall in the face lowest paid groups to be one of of the Taft-Hartley Law cer­ J. A. BALDWIN the higher. Our contracts are tainly is another great achieve­ Philadelphia the best in the history of mari­ ment. I sincerely hope that the time. We enjoy the Hiring Hall The two-year contract is majority of the membership is which other unions are having fine. Now it's tip to every Telling 'Em In New Orleans satisfied With the contract, as so much trouble getting. • Our Seafarer to live up t.o the Un­ harmony is needed in all fam­ contracts are not the usual one- ion's side of the contract, and ilies and the SIU is a big fam­ A. W. SPARKS year agreements but now run see to it that the companies ily. There certainly is harmony New Orleans for two years with the privilege live up to their side. in its ranks at pi-esent as there All The importance of the re­ of re-opening for wages. 4" 4* 4has been in the years past. HARRY LOWTHER cently signed new two-year con­ this was no present from the / X- % X New Orleans tract is, as I see it, that it shipowners, it was fought for E, T. CALLAHAN guarantees our jobs for two and won by the Union. It is up The two-year contract with the ,v. Boston j'ears, a period which I feel will to the younger members to pro­ shipowners is bound to be a The two-year contract gives bring great changes socially, in­ tect these gains and get more. great help in defeating the Taftme a feeling of security for a ternationally and commercially. In the futui'e, whenever you go Hartley anti-labor law which longer period of time than There will be many things com­ aboard a ship to take a job was passed to smash us and I've known before. Above all, ing up. in the near future where always remember that you are evei-y other union in the coun­ Taking Floor in Boston the re-negotiating clause t^kes the shipowners will try to take taking a job on one of the SIU's try. The two-year contract per­ care of any raise in ihe^ living advantage of us, but they won't contracted ships and that you mits the Hiring Hall to remain, rate. GEORGE SEEBURGER be able to do it. They won't mast protect the contract. Never and allows Seafarers a voice to Philadelphia find us unsettled, with contracts carry a chip o.n your .shoulder. condemn any phony deals the GORDON PECK pending. They will find us Be a good shipmate. And above operators try to put over on us One thin^ these contracts run­ New Orleans formly entrenched behind the all remember jmur wages and seamen. This education pro­ ning two years do is give us The ' two-year contract speaks two-year agreement. That two- conditioas were won the hard gram, and the whole SIU pro­ plenty of opportunity to organ­ ize, We don't have to stop every- for itself, it has so many merits year clause will force them to way. gram, is one that will keep all 4. 4- 4thing to re-negotiate with our|The most important clause is live up to their bargain. The of us on the ball. We'll always JOSEPH G. GREEKBAUM old companies. We have the the two-year clause. At the end negotiations were carried out Jcnow what the owners are do­ Boston chance to look, around. There of two years, we may find that swiftly and smoothly without a ing. Then we'll know what we The new agreement, after have to do to beat them. The are' plenty of unorganized ships the anti-labor forces have a well lot of fanfare, and our commit­ still around. No maritime union ] organized ' and well financed tees secured contracts well ahead studying it here in the edu­ contract really sets us up in a ' can count itself safe, really- safe, campaign to do their utmost to of other maritime unions. I cation meeting, sounds just position whehre we can do the until those companies are under see that the contract is not re- would like to suggest that we about perfect to me. . most to pi'otect our security. Here's What They Said! �THE S E A F AREft S Page Ten LOG Friday, October 1, ld48 SHIPS' MIMUTES JIMD NEWS COOL ON THE COL ABEE Gardner's Stamp Collection Shows Hobby Popular In SIU stamp collecting is not the hobby of but a few, the LOG learned this week. Hard on the heels of the story of Fidel Lukban's twelve-thousand dollar 200,000 stamp collection which was carried last week in the LOG, came Frank Gardner, SIU Steward, whose collection ranks well in the class of Brother Lukban's. Brother Gardner, who has been collecting stamps since he was a boy, began serious com­ pilation of his present 32,000 stamp collection only six years ago. He now has them arranged in ten volumes, which he is cataloguing at the present time. He has finished his work on two of the volumes and estimates their value to be $8,000. By the British Guiana only three of the stamps had been, sold when a new shipment of different onecent stamps arrived from Eng­ land. The value of these three stamps has risen steadily through the years and has been the source of many tales of intrigue. Once the stamp was sent to England on the Leviathan, and during the voyage the ship's registered mail box was broken open in an attempt to steal the stamp. The culprits worked without reward as the stamp had been sent through ordinary first class channels, and was resting in a mail bag in the ship's hold. Sending such a highly valued stamp through such open channels was not counted on by the stamp thieves. NO FAVORITES FRANK GARDNER time he finishes he figures the dollar value will run around $15,000—"and that's a conserva­ tive estimate," says Brother Gardner. In his travels around the world he picks up stamps, meets other collectors and visits the many stamp clubs of which he is a member. Besides being a mem­ ber of the American Philatelic Society, he aiso belongs to ^tamp clubs in Canada, Den­ mark, France and Mauritius, the last-mentioned an island in the Indian Ocean. HIGH BEi; JIREMENTS By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Beafarers? See if you can answer these 10 ques­ tions. Score 6 — fair,'8 — vei-y good, 10—tops. One point for each question. 1. What is a camel used for? One day out of New York on the SS Colabee's cool run to' Canada, three Seafarers pose for a snap. Left to right: Gene, FWT; Blackie, Oiler, and Murphy. FWT. Lensman was Juan Colpe. Bangkok Hotel Plugs Pigs, Fowl, Startles Log Staff When asked which of his stamps he values the most, Frank replied that he plays no favor­ If the letterhead of the Eur • i ther standard advertising is printites. "They all mean a lot to ope Hotel in in Bangkok is any ed in bold type the word "PIGS." me," he said. Moreover, surprises don't end indication. that distinguished Asked what he thought of with the porkers. After PIGS, United States stamps, he stated, inn might better be called the In smaller type, follow the in agreement with Brother Luk- Barnyard Biltmore. words: "Goats, Chickens, Pig­ ban, that they are the best in The crew of the SS Steel eons, Turkeys, Guinea-fowl, Gib­ the world. In line with the Gov­ Scientist, Isthmian, sent in a bons, Porcupines, Wild Cats, ernment's policy of issuing set of ship's minutes typed on Bears, Tigers, Monkeys, Birds, stamps to commemorate organi­ the hotel's stationary, and the Peacocks, Sheep, etc." zations, persons and historical Editor of the LOG wondered The situation is less forbid­ events. Brother Gardner said that for a moment just what the boys ding than it sounds, however. he once wrote the postmaster- were up to. Neither the porcupines nor the general urging him to issue a On the letterhead appears the wild cats come with your room stamp commemorating the post­ hotel's-address and phone num­ and beer. The animals are on men of the United States. "After ber, and a * statement attesting sale at Kunjara Farm down the all," Frank said, "these are the the excellence of the cuisine and road, it turns out if you read men who, through rain or snow, drinks, the breeziness of the bed­ far enough. make the mail deliveries pos­ rooms and the moderateness of Gave everybody a start sible. Without them there the prices. But under this ra- though. wouldn't be much stamp collect­ ing." Frank, whose last ship was the MV Gadsden, aboard which he was the Steward was born in British Guiana and has been going to sea since 1916. He was a member of the AFL Marine Cooks and Stewards Union un­ til it was smashed in the 1921 General Strike. Following that he was a member of other mSiitime unions through the inter­ vening years and joined the SIU in 1941. JACK DEMPSEY BAR IN ANTWERP TO HAVE LOGS To become a member of the If you are in Antwerp one of American Philatelic Society, 'these days, you can find, the Brother Gardner relates, one SEAFARERS LOG at a brand must have a collection of conr I new place, "The Jack Dempsey siderable size and value. In ad­ I Bar" at Londonstraat 31. dition to this the prospective i You wUl al.so find good food member's character is thorough- and drink at nioderate prices - -ly investigated. Holding a card along with music .and dancing, in the society really establishes according to a letter from the one in philatelic circles. Dempsey's proprietor. All this Although Frank hasn't met and the LOG too! any national figures in his stamp The proprietor wrote that he collecting travels he has seen was gratified to have heard that the Arthur Hines Collection in SIU members spoke well of his Syracuse, New York, which is spot and that he hoped more looked upon as the world's fin­ would come. est. In it is the 1856 British Still another place you can get Guiana one-cent stamp, the most highly valued stamp in the the LOG is Galena Park, Texas, world. Its value is set at $50,000. where Seafarer W. N. Fleischman •Phe reason for the stamp's has volunteered to act as dis­ value is that there are but tributor. three of them in existence. In i iI; : Russian-Bom Seafarer Hopes For Citizenship MOBILE — Russian-born Sea­ farer Peter CheckUn visited his native land three years ago and likes the United States better, a whole lot better. Gfovernor Bibb Rides Out Jap Typhoon Safely It was touch and go for awhile with the crew of the Governor Bibb, Waterman scow, which while loading ammonium nitrate (which is bad enough) at Shimizu, Japan, recently was sud­ He says that "people who claim denly struck by a flash typhoon. Caught flatfooted, the Water­ to support the communist party in Russia are starving to death man scow was unable to leave the harbor to ride out the storm and those who don't support it as the channel was clogged by die." Japanese ships which had gone That's why he expects 1949 to adrift. The ship was subjected be a big year. In 1949 he will to terrific pounding at her bufth b\it no damage was done. complete five years sailing time Although ammonium gjtrate is under the American flag, and not considered an explosive it will be "eligible for American!was the cause of the Texas City citizenship. Right now he is a disaster last year and made for many an, uneasy moment among man without a coimtry. the Bibb crewmembers. Checklin, who carries a full The typhoon, which brought book in the SIU, once served in winds to 60 miles an hour and the Russian Navy. • He left the 12 inches of rain, swept in from service in the 1920s to work in the sea and caused considerable restaurants in Prance and Bel-, damage to harbor craft. gium. His trip tdv Russia three years ago was an attempt to find his father and sister which he failed to do. He recently came into this port on an Alcoa ship, the SS Isaac M. Singer. He was de­ tained aboard because he didn't have citizenship papers.' 1. Br^adling float 2. Wire splicing 3. To let go the anchor 4. Radio signals 2. When was the SIU constitu­ tion adopted? 1. 2. 3. 4. May 1938 October 1939 January 1940 July 1941 3. What is a jetty? 1. 2. 3. 4. Merchant marine radet. , Lifeboat A landing wharf Deep sea lead 4, How many grab rails on a lifeboat? 1. 2. 3. 4. 2" 4 6 8 5. How mariy points does a ship have? . 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 15 25 32 ; ' ^ I 6. How many feet to a nautical mile? ' 1. 4500 2. 6705 3. 6080 , 4. 7501 7. What year did the Union start organizing Isthmian? 1. 2. 3. 4. 1943 1944 1945 1946 • • 8. What is the address of Savannah SIU Hall? 1. 2. 3. 4. the 225 Box Street 339 Chartres Street 992 St. Marks Avenue 2 Abercorn Street 9. In what year was the Alcoa Bonus Strike? 1. 1939 2. 1940 3. 1941 4.1942 10. How^ many binnocales carried on a ship? L 2. 3. 4. 2 3 4 5 (Quiz Answers on page 12). are j �Friday. October 1. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings JAMES CALDWELL. Sept. 12 —Chairman W. F. Kuschke: Re­ cording Secretary Vernon R. Korth. Minutes of previous meet­ ing lead and accepted. All Delegates reported the ship in good shape and no beefs. The meeting went into Good and Welfare where there was dis­ cussion covering all hands being sober at the payoff, the posting of a repair list, and making a re­ quest for the painting of Deck Department foc'sles. The Dele­ gates were asked to see the Patrolman upon arrival concern­ ing the matter of a crew mem­ ber taking care of the medical work. The crew went on record as giving a unanimous vote of thanks to the Night Cook and Baker, Eddie Rhode. He had fresh pastry ready for every cof­ fee time, and fattened up the whole complement with baking that would make a French pastry chef bow with respect. One minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. (Ed. Note: Patrolman Red Gibbs reported this ship was tops and had an exceptionally clean payoff). and warned to live up to Union constitution and working agree­ ment. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. S. J, 4, HELEN — (Date not given.)— Chairman Meyers; Recording Secretary Hayes. Department Delegates reported accepted. Un­ der Good and Welfare it was de­ cided to put blank paper on the bulletin board for members to write suggested repairs. There was discussion' of the Mate interfering with the the Bosun and Deck Delegate in the i-unning of their Depai'tmental affairs. It was asked that a separate locker he used for dirty linen. The meeting agi'eed that no one ac­ cept a draw unless all are given what they are entitled to. Col­ i, X X lection to be taken for the TB JAMES CALDWELL. Aug. 4— Chairman C. H. Cummings: Re­ Hospital in New Mexico. i. X X cording Secretary Vernon North. HELEN. May 23 — Chairman Department Delegates were elected. C. H. Collins. Stewards; Matt; Recording Secretary C. H. Patterson. Engine; B. B. Weems. Motions regarding clean­ Spears. Deck. The Ship's Dele­ liness of washroom, Third Mate gate was voted to C. H. Cum­ working on deck, and Bull Line mings. Under Good and Welfare Oiler oiling winches after Union a reminder was given the crew Oiler had shipped and reported that all overtime must be turned for woi'k. Under Good and Wel­ in promptly to the Delegates. fare there was discussion of All hands were asked to leave cleanliness of ship, and it was the ship in good condition after decided that a steamline woixld the payoff for the new crew be installed in the shower room coming aboard. Arrangements to boil clothes, and that the liwere made for cleaning the rec­ bi'ary in the messhall would be reation room. It was decided to fitted with more shelves. have a repair list ready for Gal­ veston, the next port of call. One minute of silence for depaxded Brothers. STEEL MAKER. May 23— Chairman G. A. Masterson; Seexetary B. Murillo. G. Masterson elected Ship's Delegate by ac­ clamation. Motion by N. Bartlett that the Ship's contact the Master to have rack installed in crew's laundry to hold buckets for clothes and to have black­ board put in messroom. Carried. Motion by T. Frazier that the Department Delegates make up schedule for cleaning of laun­ dry. Discussion under Good and Welfare on ship's cleanliness, and servicing of fans. One minute of silence for departed Bx'otherr. it S, it STEEL MAKER. June 13— Chairmen Thomas Frazer; Re­ cording Secretary Peter Walsh. The minutes of previous meeting Were read and accepted. The Deck Delegate reported that all repairs and installations proposed at last meeting along with lin­ ing up the Engine Department foc'sles watch were completed. The Engine Delegate i-eported twenty-five hours in dispute. No New Business. Under Education there was discussion of working rules in all Departments, and shipping rules. Permitmen were ;given^ more Union Literature, . 3^ 5, 4 SEATRAIN TEXAS. June 27— Chairman Pepper; Recording Secretary- Kosanovich. The Dele­ gates reported all in order with ten permits and the rest of the crew full books in good stand­ ing. The previous minutes were read and accepted. The meeting went into Good and Welfare whei'e Brother Gilligan suggested that , ^the Steward ^ , issue three. bath towels to each man as_ wet towels tui-ned sour very quickly in the hot weather. The Stew­ ard agi-eed to check with the Patrolmah and see if it could be arranged. Brother Maurice Finn was elected Deck Delegate. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. XXX WILLIAM CARSON. July 18— Chairman K. O. Broadway; Rscording Secretary B. Harrison. The Deck Delegate i-eported that all logs had been lifted by the Captain, and that the Captain had suggested that LOG dona­ tions be made by the men who had had these logs lifted. Mo­ tion caiTied under New Busi­ ness for each Department to make up separate repair lists and that duplicates of these be posted on bulletin board. Brother Friclcs resigned as Ship's Dele­ gate, and Brother Martin was elected new Ship's Delegate. Un­ der Good and Welfare it was pointed out that the Captain had asked that all men staying on give him their clothing sizes so that he could order the slopchest to accommodate all. It was asked that the storerooms be fumigated, and all membeis were told to leave their foc'sles clean for the oncoming crew. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. XXX LAHAINA VICTORY. July II— The Delegates reports and the minutes of the previous meeting were accepted. Motion carried that any Bi'other appearing drunk at the payoff be fined $25. Under Good and Welfare a vote of thanks was given the Stewai-ds Department for the fine job they had done during the voy­ age. All hands were asked to leave their foc'sles clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX EVELYN, June 12—Chairman Berger Hansen; Recording Secre­ tary George Swift. George Swift elected Engine Delegate and DeMoss elected Stewards Department Delegate. Motion made to draw up repair list to be presented to the Master and the Pati'olman. Under Good and Welfare it was decided to have the Chairman draw up charges to be presented against the for­ mer Engine Delegate who left the ship without properly ac­ counting for the ship's treasui-y of $2.59. Charges to be pre­ sented to the bookmen, who were aboard at the time, for their signatures. The Messman was warned to perform his duties or face the consequences. Cleanliness of showei's was dis­ cussed. One minute of silence for departed Brothei-s. XXX STEEL ARCHITECT. March 28 —Chairman Herbert Svanberg: Recording Secretary Edward Bloom. Meeting called to order at 1335. Deck Report: Trouble with Mate on changing watch of Ordinary for sanitary work. En­ gine Report: No beefs. Stewai'ds Report: No beefs. No New Business. No Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed at 1400. 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. Allhough 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 youTl see some action. r/i CUT and RUN By HANK Steward H. Peeler told us this .week about his long trip from New Orleans with his go.od shipmate. Bob Burton. Bob and Paddy Walsh are sticking to New Orleans weather in­ stead of the tough New York winter. Brother Peeler said he was baking in the galley when Bob came aboard, squinted into the galley with half a smile on his face and yelled. "I never thought I would see you shipping out of the Gulf"... Archie King, the Cook, finished his short grain trip to the port of Brock. Germany, about twelve miles from Bremen. Archie says sailors are treated swell in this clean port. Blackie Mancino is back in town again after grabbing a layup job down to Mobile... Bosun Joe Felton sailed for Persian Gulf ports on an Isthmian scow... These oldtimers may still be in our town: G. Fleming, W. Fitch, Chief Cook Leo Dwyer, J. Santiago, J. Norgaard, T. Waller, F. Peralta, G. B. Morley, S. Magyar, C. Ibrian, Les Ames, A. Sanchez, A. De Foiest, S. Lenert, R. Rowan, T. Barracliff, E. Ohlsson, J. Fediow, J. Rogers, P. Williams, F. O'Brien, Steward I. Miller, Deck Engineer Juan Reyes. Before Jerry Palmer went down to Texas for a bit of vacation after several trips to Bremen.* he spliced some fine information to benefit the Brothers. The crew gels its draws in Army scrip money which is only good in the Army "At Ease" Club. It has a movie house, dance hall, groceries to buy emd other services. Jerry says that a Mrs. Hammond in the club stated she would be glad to receive and place the LOGS around for SIU Brothers to pick up in this portwithout-any-LOGS. To the crew of a South Atlantic ship shuttling five months between Cuba and Bremen. Jerry gave them: some of the latest LOGS (which really made the boys happy), the new educational booklets, forms for shipboard meetings, etc. Brothers, what Brother Palmer did is one of the best ways of keeping other SIU ships informed and equipped with the latest LOGS and other necessary literature. One Brother in from Persian Gulf ports said it was hot there. One day it registei'ed 167 degi-ees in the sun. And of all things, the skipper wanted the smoke stack painted under that terrific Persian sunshine. We well remember that even the Persian long­ shoremen never worked during the hottest part of the fly-packed day—from twelve noon till late in the afternoon. After all, what's hot for the Persian goose (or goat) is just as hot for the Ameri­ can gandei'—or words to that effect... These Brothers have re­ quested to have the LOG mailed free of cost to their homes every week: William Hartman of Ohio, Vic Miorana of Louisiana, Robert Peel of Georgia, Olyn Malone of Louisiana, Edward Vorel of Louisiana, James Oysart of Georgia, William Rayes of New York, Fi-anklin Cain of Mississippi, Virgil Bowman of Oiiio, Joseph Pettus of Tennessee, Alvin Carpenter of Rhode Island, Carl Dean of California, Louis Anderson of Louisiana. i -i. i- News Item: An eight-year operating -subsidy contract ex­ tension has been granted by the Maritime Commission to the Mississippi Shipping Company on condition that the line build a new passenger-cargo ship. Preliminary plans call for a $12,000,000 vessel of 10.000 tons with Diesel propulsion... ^rnold Bernstein Lines is completing plans to enter two 18.000 ton liners by late spring. A favorable decision. Bernstein expects, will be announced before October 16 by tbe Marit.ime Commission. �Page Twdre THE S E AF A RE RS LOG Fxldaj. Octriber 1, 1948 Quick Change In Climate Sends Bauxiters Suggests Maritime Library On Pioneer From Loincloths To Longjohns Put Pocket Books On Ships That is a lot of books, and To Ihe Edilor: Tex DuBois and his friend not becoming impatient. Wher­ To the Editor: as all Seafarers know, it is I see where the American This scow has been shuttled Rusty, have at last decided to ever you may be, allow your Merchant. Marine Library Asso­ pretty nice to have a new box and shunted from the monkey- shake hands and have a few cold thoughts to be free." ciation has just issued its 26th come aboard before starting on Enough of this chatter for annual report showing that li­ a long run; but it seems to me rum run to the land of the ones together and forget that Northwest Mounties. It's a tough they look and • act exactly like now. So with well wishes to all brary boxes were supplied to that the cost to the Association, SIU Brothers on the land and 2,802 ships, with a total of as well as the service to the change from the Hades climate twins—and not Toni Twins. Aacky Ackerman has made his on the sea, I am, of the Caribbean to the icy 335,760 books put into -circula­ seamen would be vastly im­ winds of Canada; and the debut with a beard or goatee, proved by a wider use of paperJimmie Prestwood tion, last year. schooner-rigged ^uxite stiffs de­ and Patterson, Doty, Ward, bound editions of current books veloped such colds and flu that Hutchins, Knowles, and the such as the Penguin Signet, and THEY HAD A GOOD TRIP the Skipper had to put out an whole Deck gang were really Pocket Books. Eddie extra draw so that the boys stunned, specially In this report, it is pointed could buy some warm clothing. "Champ" Yates, for Eddie has out that during the war the We had a few beefs in the Port only a baseball team when it cost of the service was subsi­ of Montreal ere departing from comes to whiskers—five on one dized by the War Shipping Ad­ that fair city. Most of them side and four on the other side, ministration, while now, as be­ were in regards to men getting and three rookies trying to come fore the war, the costs must be hospital slips. The SIU Agents out on his chin. Those whiskers made up by private donations. came down, took the men to the will grow later in life, and then Now would be an appropriate American Consul and then to you can get your picture in a time for the library to make the US Public Health Service. magazine with your testimonial. use of the wide variety of popu­ So far, this voyage has been (After the company doctor had lar titles put out in these already recommended hospitali­ fairly smooth with the same old twenty-five-cent editions. Prpbzation, and then, after talk­ exception: The anti-union Chief ably the library could buy them ing to some company guys, Engineer (a character known as in quantity far below the cur­ changed his mind and said to, "Hot Head" Price-). He is as slick rent prices. treat the' men aboard ship.) as a 50 year-old-eel in a barrel of MORE READING I'U not bore you with all jelly. Not the Ship's Delegate, the details, but will bring it back the Engine Delegate, nor any of In any event, the result would his own Engineers can discuss to the port of payoff. be more books in the little working overtime or settling It seems that "Father Time wooden box, and selections of Danne," better known in the beefs with him, for as soon as The Deck Gang of the SB Atlanta City reported a swell general interest. I often wonder, you mention legitimate overtime, Gulf as "Bauxite Dan," has trip to Sputh America and back when they paid off in when I go through the average finally decided to retire from the he heads for his smelling salts. AMMLA boxes on a ship, where Baltimore in August. Left to right: Sam Cessna. AB; Wimpy The Crew of the Pioneer Aluminum Trail, and head for they manage to dig up so many Nungzer, Bosun; L. Armentano, OS. Rear—V. Dominguez, different sections of the imiverse. wishes to extend a sincere vote ancient and utterly uninterest­ OS; Oh Yung Park, AB. Good luck to you. Brother, and of thanks to our Negotiating ing books. And sadly enough here's hoping that although you Committee which did such a well these are usually large, and ex­ may break as many hearts on job on the Union Hiring Hall pensively bound editions, which some other run, your bachelor and the contracts. cost more and take up the days are numbered. THE OLD SAGE space of half a dozen lively and MELTING AWAY interesting numbers off the cur­ Many questions are being Jim "Three-Ton" Hand, the asked by the crew—^mostly the rent re-print lists of the "paperShip's Delegate, has fallen away yoimger ones—as to what hap­ cover" publishers. s came aboard as Bosun, Pedro To the Editor: from 337 pounds to 335 in 54 pened at the meeting between I hope their next annual re­ Gonzalez as AB, Maximo Mur­ days. He blames the Stewards the SIU and the steamship asso­ I'm just like every other jerk phy as Chips, and Arturo Mari- port runs something like this: Department for not feeding ciation. Yours truly merely in the world I suppose, because ani as Messman. Thus crewed we "Cut expenses by half—and sup­ black-eyed peas at least once a quotes the famous Irishman, when I fall into something good, steamed the 1399 miles to the plied twice as many books of day, Barney O'Doherty of County Statue of Liberty and New York. current interest—by putting 25"Possum" Jordan, "Madhou.se" Donegal: "Your representatives I like to tell the world about it. cent editions on the ships." Lambeth, "Pineapple" Lee, will notify you when it is offi­ What I mean to say is that And there, who should join Pele Roach us as a deck replacement but "Frenchy" Elias, "Dick Tracy" cial, and if you believe in some­ I fell into something good just Brother "Woody" Lockwood, that Ursury, Jerry DaJaniro, and a one or something, prove it by six weeks" ago, when the SS tatooed old shellback and beach­ few others state that they had a comber in good standing. He FAST SERVICE Angelina called for an OS wonderful time while in Canada; (ocean seaman) in the port of came up the gangway lugging FROM MOBILE Taking A Break and while I am at it, I'd like to his gear-T-a Bull Durham sack PLEASES BROTHER San Juan, Puerto Rico. express our thanks to the SIU containing a razor, a blade, and In case you're not quite sure, representatives in the Port of a toothbrush with the handle To the Editor: the Angelina is one of Bull Montreal for their swell coopera­ cut off. Whereupon he casual­ Line's sugar coffins. tion with the crew of the Pio­ Mobile Branch is certainly on ly informed the gang that he Well, the Hall sent me over the ball when it comes to tak­ neer. to Mayaguez to board her, where was traveling schooner-rigged. ing care of matters for the Jordan, the Deck Delegate, Red she was anchored out on the So that's how things are on membership! I left my Union Gleason, the Engine Delegate, horizon with a load of dynamite the Angelina to date. They say book in the HaU when I was and yours truly, the Steward's in her number one hold. I, did, it's the crew that makes the down there recently, and wrote Department Delegate, have, after and I found about the best ship. Well, we have the crew. to Cal Tanner on a Friday, ask­ > due consideration, decided that bunch of hard-working, poker- In closing let me say that we ing him to send it to me. I Jonesie, the Second Cook, is playing, story-telling, 100 per­ welcome all replacements — that had no idea it could get up here merely a Barbados casanova, and cent SIU crewmen that ever is, on one condition — that all to New York before the follow­ will challenge anyone to a duel aforesaid replacements savvy the ing Wednesday at the earliest. walked the deck. (with safety pins) at 100 yards that challenges same. Tom Rainier was her Skipper; art of playing poker: But no! There it was in the "Shot" Gun, the Chief of the Jimmy "Mathew County" Callis Homer "Red" Spurlock mailbox Monday morning. Even short circuits has just informed bill collectors, and the income was her Second Mate; and the the crew that his partner, the tax office doesn't act that fast. crew included Brother Alfonso Second Electrician, will take a Thanks a lot. Rivera, Chief Cook; Brother Ed­ vacation this coming winter and die Bayne, Third Cook; Brother I'm writing this to let the rest open, or rather, re-open his fer­ Johnny Nunn, Deck Delegate; 1. Breadling float of the Brothers know of the tilizer and gravel business in Brother Rafael Santos, Deck En­ prompt service I received in 2. October 1939 Florida. The gang knows that gineer; and Brother Angel Pasthis, as well as to thank C^al 3. A landing wharf you can make good. Brother Star sapera—but space defeats me to and the boys down there for Gazer, for you really have the name them all. I soon found that their courtesy. 4. 2 grab rails I had come up with the rose. material-^and how! William H. Rhome 5. 32 points J. C, (Stainless) Steel, has de­ MORE ABOARD cided to make another run on 6. 6080 feet Crew Pantryman Thomas We slipped in and out of the this tub, and will not pay off in 7. 1945 the fair city situated in the Burgos, having lit up. looks Island ports, and as thd suggr quizzical at Eldon Bill Ray's sacks piled up higher and higher County next to Baldwin. Should 8. 2 Abercorn Street such an event transpire, then he camera. Scene was the Raph­ in the holds, we took on a few 9. 1941 has been voted the champ of ael Semmes. Waterman ship oldtimers that put the icing on on the European run. the cake: Enrique Ventureira 10. 3 binnocales. the "Rum-Run." Angelina Load Of Oldtimers An Ideal Crew: Spurlock Quiz Answers m I , �Friday' Octobar 1, 1948 T H E SIU Member Who Lost Limb Thanks Union Blood Donbrs •To fhe Editor: Hi, Brother members and fridnds! Well, the guy who said it pays to stay sober isn't al­ ways right. Election day, when all the gin-mills were closed, a couple of shipmates and my­ self were standing on the cor­ ner of Bburbon (not whiskey!) and Conti Streets, starting a good old session, when a couple of cars collided and one of them came up on the side-walk and drove me against the corner of the building, causing injuries which necessitated the losing of one of my legs. At the present I am feeling okay, thanks to the swell bunch of people I know. Dit Lewis from the Spotlite Cafe started a collection for me from the gang I know (of which I didn't learn until today). To them I wish to express my heart-felt thanks, and to the people who so thoughtfully came to the • Hospital to visit me, I want to say: "Thanks a million!" Among those who were not seamen, were Jean Randall, Ward Blickman, and Babe Dominick. Something I will never for­ get is the way that the mem­ bership of our SIU rallied to supply the so very necessary blood for the operation. The fol­ lowing members appeared this morning for the purpose of fur­ nishing additional blood, and to whom-I wish to extend my grat­ itude: Thomas J. Frierson, Eldon Arnot, William Whitby, Paul Demato, Peter Lint, Jr., Tedd Daly, George Holland, Henry A. Anderson, and my pal, Johnny Weir, who was present at the time of the accident, and has remained almost constantly with me. I was interested to learn through the SEAFARERS LOG that the membership exercised such excellent foresight in get­ ting the voting under way for the referendum on the General Fund Assessment. It grieves me that I'll probably be prevented from casting my. affirmative vote but it is comforting to feel assured that the member­ ship will vote strongly "yes." There is something I have ob­ served here and consider a splen­ did idea. It is the fact that the SIU patients are fui-nished not only LOGS but complete sets of Union Literature. They are, with all their leisme, thus en­ abled to devote their time to a self-educational program. Alvin Ward SEAFARERS LOG Novelists Note As a means for literarily inclined Seafarers to bring Iheir manuscripts to the at­ tention of publishers, ar­ rangements were established with an author's agency sev­ eral months ago.'The agency reads the manuscripts with­ out charge and if the mate­ rial has possibilities it is brought to the attention of publishers for possible sale. Until recently manuscripts of all types were encouraged —short stories, poetry, nov­ els, etc. Now, however, the agency finds that only booklength works have sales pos­ sibilities—novels, non-fiction and biographies. Seafarers who have manu­ scripts of this type can have them appraised by submit­ ting them to the author's agent, Carl Cowl, c/o SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. KING FOR A DAY Page Thirteea Tells Of Therapy Benefits At Ellis Island Hospital To the Editor: Yes, I know that in seaman's language OT means overtime. Here at Ellis Island Marine Hos­ pital it stands for something completely different — Occupa­ tional Therapy. Due to the enormous amount of time during which we are not taking treatment or in con­ ferences with doctors to whom we are assigned, it is desired that we spend part of the day learning some sort of creative art, or some hobby. It not only helps us to forget our troubles while our hands and thoughts are engaged, but also assists in pit;moting an interest in life. Wo are all more or less under treatment for nervous ailments'bf some sort, and consequently are liable to brood too much about our personal misfortunes if left to roam around the grounds in our own company. Quite a few of the patients are weaving rugs of very in­ triguing designs and color. Some of them appear to have mastered the art wonderfully. An art it is indeed—an old forgotten art in this modern age of machines and synthetics. PLENTY TO DO Others make wallets and other things in leather. Ship models, belts, paintings, drawings, and several other forms of creative work can be observed on the different tables around the room, which is large and refreshingly cool, with'the breeze blowing in through the open windows from across the New York Harbor. In the distance the tall and splen­ did structure of Manhattan can be seen, where I can clearly imagine people hurrying down the streets and avenues, uncom­ fortable with their bodies drenched in perspiration, while I sit here in cool comfort at­ tempting to give you a descrip­ tion of the OT shop. A few weeks ago I was over in England and very desperate, for I was unable to get treat­ ment for my ailment. I thought myself the most unfortunate man alive. I was enormously depressed, and at the end of my rope. But upon arrival at this Hos­ pital, which specializes in neu­ rology, all of that changed. I met most of the patients work­ ing around me in the shop, and I realized that I am not so bad. I am confident that the doctor to whom I am assigned will do everything to get me back on my feet as a normal man again —that is, if anyone can be de­ fined as a perfectly normal man! (Name Withheld) 111 Member Charges Consul Ignored Advice Of Doctor To the Editor: I've just read an article in the LOG of August 20 concern­ ing the mis-informed public atti­ tude toward psychopathic dis­ orders. I speak from experience when I say that I agree with the Brother's views. On its last trip to South Africa, the SS Robin Kirk To the Editor: The harsh treatment accorded crossed the equator in traditional style with the passengers We are appealing to you in me by Mr. Bradford, Vice Con­ joining in. In fact, the King and Queen and the Royal behalf of the strike-bound, hun­ sul here in Marseille, attests to Equerry shown here are passengers, according to Seafarer gry and desperate men of the that. After being examined by SIU A&G District. We ask that A. F. Burris, FWT, who sent in the picture. Burris was a specialist in neurology who you do something about our Engine Delegate. recommended" that I be hospi­ sorry and pitiful plight. talized immediately, the Consul In the dusk of evening the flatly refused to do so, saying other day, as the pale yellow that there was nothing wrong beams of moonlight streamed with me, and that the doctor's through the broken window of To the Editor: Lots of luck to all the Sea­ certification of my illness was our new Hall and into our soupfarers of the good old SIU. just a bunch of words that didn't Just a few lines to notify you kitchen, there was revealed a mean anything. Gerald E. Strumsla patlietic group of hungry look­ of my change of address. I am I was in no position to argue ing boys, who shivered as they now living in Pennsylvania, and (Ed. Note: As of right now, huddled in a bare corner keep­ my new addi-ess is 46 East Main the status of seamen is up to with him on that score, though my own sheer determination not ing each' other warm and their Street, Plymouth, Pennsylvania. the local draft boards. Any to return to the ship finally spirit and hopes alive as they Please forward the LOG to me. sang the following to the tune I am a steady reader of the new developmeiri will be noted saved me. I created a scene in his office, so that it was 3:30 LOG and have missed it greatly in the LOG.) of an old, salty sea chanty: Ode to a Stewpot Bellyrobber for the past few weeks. I re­ Please send good Brother Mich- tired my book some time ago and went into the tavern busi­ elet On The Road to Mandalay; ness. Next we hit Bana, the place From what I have heard in the To the Editor: Bring Jake Shuler out here, of shieks and opium kings, where He can't be much worse, we past, there are quite a few Sea­ Just a few lines from the good the beer is a dollar a bottle farers here in the general ship SS Queens Victory, Isth­ hear. and warm. Then we hit KhorWe'd rather be fighting gales vicinity of Wilkes-Barre. I want mian. The trip from New York amshahr with beer the same Than chewing our finger­ to say that they are welcome to Port Said wasn't very event­ price. But, to our good fortune, in my place at all times to talk ful. nails; over the experiences we've had We passed through the Canal a Norwegian ship came to the We don't want to eat this stew! same dock, and word got around with all hands still on board, But what can a broke and sailing. I call my placfT Strvun's Cafe, and headed for the Persian Gulf that they had good old Ameri­ hungry sailor do? can beer for sale. The above are our sentiments. and it is located right in the —where everyone knows it gets GOOD OLD BEER However, before taking action middle of townr The SEAFAR­ pretty warm in July and Aug­ on this, give us a chance to ERS LOG will be on hand at all ust. We finally made our first stop in Kwiait and stayed a After pooling all our funds we think it over. Print this so times. , I would also like to know how couple of days; then headed had enough to buy six or seven everjmne will know how; tough we seamen stand with this new for warmer places up the Euph­ cases, and everyone had a good things really are on the West time. Next we headed for Ras draft law, considering that we rates River to Abadan. Coast. Tanura where we got a hell of Silent Sufferers of the have our certificates of, service. In this port the Old Man ran a lot of oil but no shore leave. Frisco Stewpot, and; "We Please send me the LOG or out of Haig and Haig — and It was the hottest place that we don't know any better. LOGs that explain this because when that ran out so did Cap­ had hit so far. We Want Jake Shuler I haven't received any for the tain N. Jansson. We buried him Now, thank God, we are once two days later. Committee for Action." past 10 weeks or so. I Frisco Stewpot Moves Seafarers To Sad Lament Ex-Member Extends Invite To Tavern P.M. when I left. The ship was scheduled to sail at 4:00 P.M. and since it was laying 60 kilo­ meters away, it was physically impossible to get there in time. Therefore, he finally consented to have me hospitalized. NO GRUDGE I hold no grudge against Mr. Bradford, because I believe that my case was the first of this type he has run up against. In the future if Mr. Bradford wiU enlighten himself with articles along these lines, he may be able to show a little more respect to men suffering from such affiUctions. Before I close I woidd like to say that I am improving, thanks to Doctors Chabert and Vignes, and I hope to be back in the States within three or four weelcs. (Name withheld) Clinic Notre Dame Marseille, France Warm Beer, No Liberty: Crew Cool To Near East more headed for home, with a cool breeze, and a sound en­ gine under our feet. Well, it was a good engine until the First Assistant got hold of it, and poured fifty gallons of acid in the evaporator and ate the inside of it out. I sure would like to know where he bought his license, as I could buy one there too. Nobody knows why they don't demote him to at least Wiper. The Patrolman that has to pay this scow off better get ready for a rough time. Well, so-long for now. You'll hear more from us when we get into New York. John 'ntok" RiriMcIe �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Ponders Which Is Worse: Italian Jailhouse Or NMU Vessel Friday. October 1. 1948 OH FOR THE LIFE OF A SAILOR! To' the Editor; <to tJie States. He said there was over. The Mate had the watches ^ ^ -J ... a ship in Ancona, I thought my secured for sea, (watch, I should In Genoa, I was accidently ^^^e over, say, for the 12-4 watch se­ shot by drunken Italians about cured the ' ship.) The Deck When I got to Ancona, the ship four hours before the ship left Maintenance, and the Deck Dele­ port. I waited for an hour for was a Liberty Ship operated by gate were hui-t, the trip before an ambulance, which the police i Polarus Lines, with an NMU con and performed no work in port said they had called. It never tract for the unlicensed person or at sea until we passed Gibralcame. Finally one of the fellows nel. The Captain told me that ter. We were doing their Work off the ship, Tony, who spoke 'he couldn't sign me on, because for nothing. The Deck Delegate if I didn't really put out and Italian, got a taxi for me. hustle he was going to leave me never questioned the Mate about They carried me to a hospital overtime. If the Mate said it where the wound was dressed. in Ancona. wasn't overtime, that ended it. I wori ed like hell while we Doing longshoremen's work • in Two hours later I waS removed to a prison ward, where I spent were in port, so I wouldn't be Italy and also in Newport News Wiper M. Beck (left) and Ernie Bonner. AB, relax at'lthe 15 days without seeing or talking left. 1 thought I was going to was not overtime. Trinidad Country Club on a recent trip of the Alcoa Cavalier. to anybody. I was not charged be a work-away, so I talked to The Patrolman in Newport Too bad they have to go back to work. some of the guys in the Deck with any crime. News couldn't settle beefs be­ Later, after I was released, the Department and asked them if cause the crew was on the verge Agent for the company told me they; could collect overtime for a of shooting, knifing, and firethat I was under police protec­ work-away performing their axing each other. Everybody had tion. The Agent would not work on deck. They said no one hell of a time. I got my bring my clothes, tooth brush, not on NMU ships. money—wages that is, for it was or razor down to the prison— I thought I was working for useless to try to collect disputed much less money or smokes, al­ nothing, but upon arrival I was and politics. I know many, of overtime as the Deck Delegate To the Editor: though he assured the Captain paid. I signed on at sea out of your officials personally and would not back me. This is an anonymous letter before the ship left that I would Ancona. The Deck Department have had close contact with However, I will say there .were from an NMU member. While I get my clothes and a draw from were either drunk or w'ounded many rank and file members at some good guys on the ship. don't like to be anonymous, cir­ which to buy cigarettes and after the battle of the booze. various times. Some oldtimers in the crew and food. I never got my money un­ An Ordinary Seaman was part- a couple of SIU-SUP men in the cumstances prevent me from I want to say that your or­ putting my John Henry down til I was ready to leave Italy, time Bosun. On the whole the ganization has grown and im­ in black and white. which of course was top late as work in port was under unsafe black gang and on deck. proved more in the last few The moral of this story is: only lire was available. working conditions. The Bosun I've watched the SIU pretty years than I had an idea it All of this time I never once and the Purser were going to ! Don't accidentally get hiu't in closely for the past fivd" years. could. Today it is ^a bona fide, saw the Vice Consul in charge dump the old man, and were Italy. If you^o, you had better I've read the LOG a lot more first-class trade union that does of shipping. I have not seen him promptly thrown in irons for get back to the ship and stay closely than many of your own an excellent job of advancing there. yet. I was released irom the their trouble. members, and checked it pretty the welfare of its members. prison one night about 8 P. M. James E. Bell closely for trends and tendencies I still sharply disagree \yith. The Deck Engineer was with no money, no place to sleep some of your policies, and if I shackled to the hand-rail outside —nothing! were a member I would fight the Captain's room above the NO CAPISHE! against them to the best of my fidley for six hours for telling ability. However, I disagree with I went to the consul's office the Chief Engineer to get out many of my own organizations the next morning. The only per­ of his foc'sle. The Captain got policies and have and will con­ son I could see was an Italian. drunk and was letting an Italian tinue to fight against them. I thought I had made a mistake kid keep the money and put out To the Editor: get to mention Dr. Nelson, who draws. You had to get on the and gotten into the Italian Con­ LIKES SIU HONESTY also is doing a good job here. Here are the list of the boys sulate. But sm-e enough, the good side of the kid to get a However, I must confess that GONNA GET PICS American flag was hanging out draw. here at Brighton Hospital: V. today the basic issues are clean in front. Malazzo, Jo"hn Geagon, Eddie MORE TROUBLES I believe that all those who in the SIU. I can find no evi­ After trying to explain what I Dudek, Clarence Crevier,' Cecil come to the Brighton Hospital dence that doesn't indicate that After leaving Ancona and Cen- Williams, and Henry Art Meats. wanted, the Italian finally under­ will tell you the same as I am your officials are personally hon­ stood that I wanted to get back ta, I thought our troubles were Incidentally, Williams and writing now. I will try to take est, sincere, militant and hard­ Meats go under the knife Fri some pictures of the wards, the working. This is important. day. We wish them the best of recreation areas, and the There is plenty of evidence, uck. Meats asks that Stone be grounds, where we sit out in the too, to prove that the Union is sun. informed that he is here. democratically controlled. The doctors here are about the Best of all there are many I'd like to say that the doctors pleasantest that" I have found in signs of growth and development are a sweU bimch. Also the any of the Marine Hospitals of the Union into a better or­ nurses are very good and most throughout the country. Also we ganization that is more progres­ obliging and pleasant. One de­ partment that has been over­ have a new doctor who just sive and more alive in every re­ arrived a short time ago. His spect. This, to me, is hearten­ looked by a good many of the name is Doctor H. E. Fishbum. ing. By FRANK BOYNE boys that write about different He is a regular fellow. Boy, No matter what happens to the lospitals is the x-ray depart­ when youTe here the atmosphere NMU in the future, there is no ment. Here they are a polite is not like a hospital, "but more need to fear that seamen will and attentive group who give like a convalescent camp. The je di'iven back to pre-1936 con­ every attention to their patients Those timbers which so long had stood the blast food is pretty good, also. That ditions by a shipowners offensive Mrs. Higgins and Miss Lobey gives you a general idea of the Of tropic storms had found a resting place at last; as long as the SIU continues to are still on the ball with the set-up here. 'Twas now a battered hulk whose naked spars grow. With the best of luck— entertainment. Mrs. Welsh is Would no more genuflect unto the stars. I will try to get pictm-es of for "an injury to one is an in­ still on the job with books and the two Seafarers that are going jury to all." Gone were the lines which were her builder's pride. writing material. There have to be operated upon—^Art Meats, Anonymous Rotting away with the ebb and flow of the tide; been changes here- in the doc­ and C. W. Williams. I will try Wrecked on a reef on this desolate coral strand. tors, but they are a sweU gang, to get it when the doctors and Barnacle wreathed down to her plimsol in sand. and all the new ones that nurses are in action. have come in contact with are Chain plates of rust, holes where the rivets should be, We are very well thought of Very nice.. I don't want to forExposed to the sun and the merciless pound of the sea, here. The doctors and nurses Thus did she lie many leagues out from the land— have a very good opinion of the To the Editor: A warning to all of the perilous shoals at hand. SIU, and think that we have a Many a Seafarer shipping out fine lot of Union men. Tell Hank ti> get four daisies on a long voyage finds that he To the Editor: has had to stay on the beach a for me. little too long, and is unable George Meaney I retired from the marine in­ I watched the sun declining with a final glorious blaze. to buy gear he will need. Some­ dustry here in Vancouver, B.C., The gold and blue combining in an opalescent haze. times traveling "schooner rig­ last February, due to unemploy­ Which sinking in the blackness of the night ged" is pretty tough, and a ment, and have been working Quietly puts all troubled thoughts to flight.good many members know what in the gold, copper, and silver it means to have a friend step Lending itself to silent contemplation, mines in Copper Mountain. up with a sawbuck, or heavy Lifting the soul in inward exultation. I am very pleased to see that pea-coat before you sail. The stars came out into a velvet sky; the Canadian Great Lakes sail­ I felt the same way recently Then, in the east and on the ocean's rim. ors are joining the SIU. I hope when I "sailed" for Snug Harbor. And like a giant lantern raised on high. all CSU members will also join. I would like to thank the mem­ The moon comes up and makes the stars grow dim; They will in time, once they bers of the Baltimore Branch wake up and find out about the Such nights as these on far off ocean trails of the SIU for the robe, pajamas, hammer and sickle there. It isn't Renew my faith in God when all else fails, and slippers they gave me to all a land of honey and cream! For who could gaze into that star-lit sky take to Snug Harbor with me. And still deny there is a God on high. T. Latitto Benjamin Thomas' «... NMU Member Voices Praise, Feels SIU Curbs Shipowners Brighton Marine Hospital Lauded By Seafarer-Patient Last Resting Place • Snug Harbor-Bound Brother Thanks SIU Members For Gifts Sunset On The Ocean IT' ^ CSU-SIU Merger Pleases Ex-member �f'riday. October L 1948 'The Voice Of The'Sea' By SALTY DICK Pa^ Fifteen f at S t: A P Ak E R S L d G Time For Minutes To speed up as much as jtosslble thiiii appeu<mce in the LOG a digest of their shipboard proceedings all crews are advised to send copies of their minutes direct to the Editor, Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Port Agents should also forward their copies of ship's minutes to the LOG as soon as possible after receiving them. Any other material relat­ ing to the voyage, such as stories,' pictures, letters, etc., can be sent in with the minutes. Launch Capsizes; 3 Arizpa Men Narrowly Escape Death They went ashore all right in the rowboat, but when the boat A short time ago we saw a Rowe, formerly SIU, are getting Here is an incident that oc­ came back, they tried to change movie about a dope. The story hooked in August. No doubt curred while the Arizpa was places at the oars. This they did involves a galley crew, and the some day there will be another picking up a cargo of herring in with such bad grace that the crew of this ship hasn't quit SIU member in the family ... small craft overturned and went Newfoundland. kidding the bellyrobbers. One of Tom Lanoa, Chef, can't hear a all the way down to the bottom. the Cooks went to a restaurant Spanish program without doing We had three ci-ewmembers That was a little after 9:00 P.M. and blew his cork when a lousy a flamingo or tango. He also going ashore at Belleorr n, New­ and it was dark. steak was served to him. Now loves to throw the bull. I mean foundland, in a row boat. That They were about one mUe off he knows how others feel.. .This he likes to imitate a bull not only proved that you have to shore, and trying to swim back happened at Monte: A girl came fighter. be more of a seaman to sail a was no cinch, considering how' over to the dock to wave good­ I'm in favor of instructions rowboat than to sail a big cold the water was. True, this bye to the boys and one of the and rules for the Steward's De freighter; but also proved that was on August 18—^but summer crew (as green as grass) said, partment on passenger ships there was some sort of luck with in Newfoundland is like spring "You see, she came to see me We are going forward and we the occupants. time in New York. off!" One more trip will make •will not permit a few to stand I will give you the story as him ripe ... Our ship's barber in our way. The day is near STICK TOGETHER short as possible without going needs a barber chair for the when we will rule the high seas While they were struggling for into too many details. crew. Will accept all suggestions. ... The question now is: What do dear life, the Deck Engineer. * Sal de Marchi was a youth these South American gals have "Whitey", happened to catch an of 17 who wanted to learn the that our Yankee sisters don' attack of muscular cramps. That art of kissing, so he asked all have? I know, do you?... The made things a lot worse. Leaving the boys about it. By the time New Orleans Hall is now one of him behind would not show very he learned he went home" to the best. Good work! I'd like much brotherhood; so they stuck Long Island, and discovered he other ports to follow suit. together — all of them between was no longer ^wanted. He him. I'm taking the liberty to life and death. What happens when a ship To the Editor: ' went to sea again and the last ^ ^ . send this picture and story to But then, as in the movies, has a port list? Our wash­ I am sending y„u a picture of; ^ his.buddie here at time I heard of him he was when death seemed pretty near Wiley Garter, who has been a room has plenty of water on heading for France. Wow... for these three young human Seafarer for quite a while. This deck because the drain is on John Lind carves almost any­ souls, something happened. They was taken while in Mombasa, the starboard side. Why not thing out of Brazil nuts. Mur­ didn't even have a flashlight to East Africa. After the 1936 phy, the Bartender, sells them two drains? ... The way the strike he stayed shoreside for make signals with. They did all to passengers. kinds of yelling, but that wasn't boys were speciilating in the a few years as a bank runner. apt to help much, because of the Harold Crane is heading for money exchange in BA would He joined the SIU in 1939, and little traffic and the distance the last round-up. He and Adele make the Wall Street wolves has been shipping oft and on from shore. since then. look like sheep. Everyone Then a motor-boat came by, He was torpedoed on the Rob­ was buying pesos. One of the saw the splashing in the water in Hood, West Chetac, and the boys made a $500 profit in no and thought some kind of fish William L. Marcy (all SIU'ships SIU, A&G District were fighting, so they steered time... except the latter, which was over to have a look. Thus they BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. The Argentine dock police are SUP). He has been a waiter at wefe saved by accident, when William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S39 now in business. They tell you Miller Brothers Restaurant here BOSTON 276 State St. five more minutes would very in Baltimore for the last few E. B. Tiiley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 where you can find a nice gal. likely haye been too late. years; but is returning to. sea GALVESTON 308'/i—23rd St. I took a chance and found my­ These three lucky men in­ Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 self a home ... Not mentioning again in October. He is now MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. any names, but there's a fellow sailing as AB, and wishes to volved were the Deck Engineer, Cai Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 the Pantry Man, Bob, and Jimmy say hello to all his old shipmates who always orders Vat 69. He NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Baungardner, a Wiper. and hopes they are all well and enjoys it more ... Tony ElcHuk, E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Luis A. Ramirez NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Messman, has been on the coffee still going strong. He hopes to Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 urn for awhile. His wife lives in run into them again in the near NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. futuTe.. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 BA ... The other day a senorita PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. from Montevidio flew to Brook­ I hope this will interest all Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 lyn to meet her brand new hus­ the LOG readers and also that SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. band. Quite a few of these gals The membership has gone some of the boys will remember Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 on record to prefer charges are heading northward... The SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon against all gashounds and other day I posted a sign in the Sal Colls, Agent San Jaan 2-5996 performers as well as the SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn washroom -Which read: "This Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Ship is SIU, therefore it has to men who willfully destroy or TAMPA ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St. steal ships gear. The SIU has be clean. Keep it SIU always." R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 no place for men who ruin HEADQUARTERS. .51, Beaver St., N.Y.C. Try this idea on your ship. WILEY CARTER the good conditions the HAnover 2-2784 Union wins for them. Take Miller Brothers. I will appreciate SECRETARY-TREASURER GALLEY TO BRIDGE action in shipboard meetings Paul Hall it if you will return the picture To the Editor: against men guilty of these DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION AZALEA CITY OKAY, to me. Lindsey Williams things. Ernest Donkas SAYS PLEASED CREW I should like to say to the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Baltimore Deck, Engine, and Stewards De­ Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler To the Ee'itor: partments of the SS Hem-y M. Joseph Volpian We, the members of the crew Rice, Voyage 19, that in my two of the SS Azalea City, wish to decades of seamanship, this is SUP write a few lines. about our the first trip that is worthy of The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. comment. shipmates: Phone 5-8777 farers International Union is available to all members who wish You, the Deck and Engine De­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. We would like to express our Beacon '4336 partments have stood out con­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have thanks to Henry Cordes, Chief RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th Stvincingly as the best crew, in the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every / Phone 2599 Stsjyard, and his Department for. food on this voyage. my estimation, that has sailed SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. the fine , Douglas 2-8363 And by tlie way, if any pastry- out of any SIU Hall. Your co­ However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. hounds read this, just go aboard operation on board, and your hall, the LOGr reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 association ashore in port, has WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. this scow and catch some of which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 (Scotty) McMenemy's marked a milestone in the prin­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 James ciples of merchant seamen. baking. Once you do jmu never leave. And to the Stewards Depart­ 6t. Lakes District PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ment I want to say, particularly This ship also has one of the BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 few good skippers that sail for to the bulwark of the ' culinary To the Editor: CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 9Znd St. Waterman. He is Captain R. department, the Chef in charge, Phone: Essex 2410 Auillard. Whenever the crew is Brother Orville Payne, you are I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. in want of anything, he is most deserving of the highest compli­ Main 0147 ments. You have made the Stew­ address below: DETROIT '. 1038 Third St. cooperative and does what he ard's job on voyage 19 look Cadillac 6857 can to keep harmony. Hats off Name DULUTH S31 W. Michigan St. to him, and may he have many easy. Melrose 4110 good sailing days ahead! The three Delegates, steered TOLEDO 6161 Summit St. Street Address The Black-Gang would also by the Ship's Delegate, did a . Garfield ?112 very masterful job handling a like to mention Chief Engineer State Canadian District Robert Gohier and First Assist­ very well-behaved crew. I hope City to again meet you in the neaiMONTREAL 1227 Philips Square ant Derrell Kinsaul. These t'^o future, and thank you for your Signed VICTORIA, B.C. .....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 men also make this a perfect past and present co-operation. VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. ship to sail. Come aboard. Book No George A. Thornhill Pacific 7824 - Crew of Ihe Azalea City Chief Steward To the Editor: Oft-Torpedoed SIU Member To Resume Sea-Going Career SlU HULLS On Performers SIU Oldtimer Finds Rice Crew Best Of Career Netice Te All SIU Members I MM. �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 1, 1948 SIU ELducation Takes The Floor Union men who know the score, know best what they're striving for. Putting it simply, this is what Seafarers are well on the road to accomplishing after the first of the new series of Union Education meetings recommended by the recent Emergency Agents Confer­ ence got under way in A&G ports, three of which svibmitted the pictures published on this page. By every standard, the meetings in all ports were a huge success and pointed up the fact that SIU men understand that without a strong organization, possessing a sound purpose and alert membership, security for sea­ men cannot be attained. In New Orleans spacious recreation room. Seafarers write-down suggestions and comments that played important part in that Port's Unioa education meeting. Like many other Union Brothers in A&G Ports, this New Orleans Seafarer hit the deck to voice his views. Another New Orleans Seafarer takes floor to point out what good Unionism means to him. Brothers, like one above, tackled the subject seriously. i. AU hands were attentive in Savannah session as Union Brother explained outstanding features of two-year contract recently won by SIV. The Port of Boston added refreshments to its agenda. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1, 1948 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. X, No. 40 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 33 A&G POST TO BE FILLED IN COMING ELECTION CIO SHIPYARD UNION PRESENTS AWARD TO SEAFARERS FOR 1947 STRIKE AID POLITICS CLOUD WEST COAST BEEF SHIP TYCOON ASKS SEAMEN BE MILITARZIED STRIKING PILOTS ASKS SEAFARERS TO BY PASS NATIONAL AIRLINES GARMENT UNION RALLY PLEDGES TOTAL WAR ON UNION-BUSTERS PHILLY NOTES STIR IN SHIPPING ALEXANDRA ENGINEER FOULS TRIP NY SHIPPING SLUMPS AFTER HEAVY WEEK NINE A&G IDLE AS WEST COAST BEEF CONTIUNES WATERMAN DRYDOCK MAY STABILIZW MOBILE SHIPPING GRAIN CARGO RISE SPURS NEED FOR RATED MEN IN GALVESTON SHIP MEN TURN THUMBS DOWN ON LANDING CRAFT WHY DELEGATES GET GREY HAIR SHIP MEN TURN THUMBS DOWN ON ON LANDING CRAFT SHIPPING FAIR IN NEW ORLEANS PUT SEAMEN UNDER NAVY,SAYS OWNER SUGGESY TWO REVISIONS IN REGISTRATION RULES EMPLOYERS OBSCURE ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PACIFIC COAST WATERFRONT STRIKE ENTHUSIASM MARKS EDUCATION MEETINGS CONTRACT,ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHT SESSIONS OPINIONS FROM FLOOR ADD ZEST TO CONFABS GARDNER'S STAMP COLLECTION SHOWS HOBBY POPULAR IN SIU BANGKOK HOTEL PLUGS PIGS,FOWL,STARTLES LOG STAFF RUSSIAN-BORN SEAFARER HOPES FOR CITZENSSHIP GOVERNORE BIBB RIDES OUT JAAP TYPHONN SAFELY EX-MEMBER EXTENDS INVITE TO TAVEN WARM BEER,NO LIBERTY:CREW COOL TO NEAR EAST Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9c653f28b1e99a5e7475ca78602f0c38.PDF f34ea5122778e73c2752c63956f87d07 PDF Text Text A&G Outfits Not Affected By MC Ruling Draft Boards Giving Seamen Consideration Although merchant seamen are still subject to draft registration, indications are that men already registered are Veceiving careful consideration by some local boards. The Special Services Depart­ ment of the Seafarers Interna' tional has received several in­ quiries from local draft boards throughout the' country seeking information on shipboard em­ ployment of Union members registered in their areas. Special Services" is making every effort to supply full information in these cases so that those under consideration may receive the broadest possible recognition for their maritime service. These inquiries bear out an announcement made recently by the national headiiuarters of the Selective Service System that men now sailing U.S. ships would get "most careful con­ sideration," and that local boards \ 'ould consider each case on a purely individual basis. The announcement also point­ ed out that, under regulations to be issued, each local board will have the authority to grant de­ ferments individually to registi ants whose employment- is re­ garded as necessary to the main­ tenance of the national health, safety or interest. In Washington this week, Rep. Walter Andrews, chairman of the House Armed Services Com­ mittee, said that Congress did not exempt seamen from the draft because they were con­ sidered civilian workers. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA yoL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1948 No. 39 CASTING THEIR BALLOTS IN REFERENDUM This week the Maritime Com­ mission issued its long threat-' ened order barring companies that do not actually own Am­ erican-flag vessels from charter­ ing Maritime Commission ships. However, all A&G contracted companies do own ships or are negotiating with the government for the purchase of ships, so no companies will be lost as a re­ sult of the Commission's action. If anything, one or two com­ panies may actually benefit, al­ though no such prediction can be made with any confidence. The step was taken as a stab­ ilizing factor among established outfits, a Commission spokesman declared. Fly-by-night companies who operate chartered ships when business is good, but grab their money and turn back the ships when business drops off, will be eliminated, he said. NO HARM DONE In this way, companies own­ ing ships will do better in good times, and be better prepared for bad times, the Commission believes. Voting on the ten-dollar assessment to build the Union's General Fund is reported brisk A poU of the major SIU com­ in all ports. Exercising their constitutional right in New York one day this week were Sea­ panies indicated that most of them expect to be unaffected farers S. J. Nilsen. Oiler (placing ballot in box); Scott Beattie. Oiler, and Vincent Mascitelli. the Commission's new order. OS. Seated around table are Balloting Committeemen (left to right) Abe Goldsmit. Chief Stew­ However, one company, now in ard; Ben Hubbard. Night Cook and Baker, and H. B. Cook. OS. the process of purchasing ships, I said that the Commission's ac­ tion might mean that companies owning American-flag vessels would be able to keep even , ^ ^ .1 • 4 more chartered ships busy than Anybody v/ho wants to meas-1 month in base pay, or nearly and again, is the clause that al- trying to stretch their wages • 'be re­ cover necessities, went to work ure SIU - progress in the last two and a quarter times what he lows the agreement• to Actually, only 13 companies opened for wages at any time. again and won a 6.3 percent , u 1 4. „i drew in the summer of 1944. are listed by the Commission as four years has only to glance at The Bosun's rise over the four-1 . In March 1947, the SIU nego- j to meet the situation. the statistical history of the Prices, however, rose still fur- covered by the order. But later year period is from a mere I tiated a six percent overall Union's dry-cargo wage scales ther. A resolute membership orders may well be more strin­ on page 16 of this issue of the $112.50 all the way to $285.44; raise. Again the NMU screamed quite justly demanded that their gent. LOG. The plain fact is that in the Deck Engineer's, fi'om $117.501 for parity, or something like it, wages be upped accordingly. MORE ORDERS all but a couple of ratings Un­ to $255.04; the Oiler's, from $110) and with the SIU blazing the In the summer of 1948, thei'e to $222.51; the Steward'.s, from | trail obtained a boost under the Eventually, the Commission" is ion negotiators, backed by a was a new obstacle to be over­ expected to establish a point militant, unified membership, $157.5i0 to .$278.25; the Messman's, i Fly Award, come which the shipowners were system whereby the number of have more than doubled sea­ from $87.50 to $189.97; the Wip-' UPWARD SPIRAL quick to throw in the Seafarers' chartered ships allowed a com­ men's wages on SIU ships since er's from $92.50 to .$219.55; the OS's frqm $82.50 to $189.97. In the summer of the same way. This of course was the pany will be keyed to the actual the spring of 1944. year came an extra five percent ban on the "closed shop" im- number of ships the company SIU MEMORIES In March 1944, the dry-cargo which the SIU won to meet the Po^ed by the Taft-Hartley Act. owns. contract called for $100.00 a zooming prices which .seamen, The SIU's Hiring Hall was bar­ The rises.,^listed above are ran­ The effective date of the pres­ month for an AB. Today, under dom samples, but they are typic­ like everybody else, were hav­ red by the law, the shipowners ent cancellation order is Novem­ the new two-year a^eement won al. In addition, all pay increases ing to shell out for everything. said. ber 30. Any vessel involved by vigorous job action in Aug­ have been accompanied by tre­ But prices kept spiraling up­ JOB ACTIONS which is at sea on that date will ust, an AB draws $222.51 a mendous improvements in work ward far beyond the reach of i . , , , have to be turned back when the hard-won pay increase. Ini ^he negotiators had the an- it arrives in the States. The 13 ing and living conditions. ^o that one. They simply companies concerned now have A look at the table on page March of this year, the Negotiat-j ^ 'discuss anything else 54 Maritime Commission ships 16 must stir memories in the ing Committee, alert to the {Continued on Page 3) under charter. mind of every Seafarer, for each Acuities seamen were having i The effective dates of - pay increase is the fruil of a SIU dry-cargo . agreements Union victory. from March 1944 through Take the two raises becoming August 1948 are published effective August 5, 1946. The on page 16 of^his issue along first one was the result of Fed­ The long planned for boycott a'greed unanimously that the being satisfied that the registra­ with wage scales going into eral conciliation and the NMU of Panamanian vessels moved most effective way to stop the tion of ships in Panama and effect on each occasion. This was happy to accept it as final. closer to realization wlifen the transfer of ships to Panamanian Honduras is for the purpose of information is given for the But, although it was retroactive delegates to the convention of and Honduran registries and, at evasion, whether it be wages, benefit of Seafarers who may to the first day of April, the the International Transportwork- the Siime time,' to/force the in­ working conditions, soci.nl and have legitimate claims for SIU said it was not enough to ers Federation in Oslo, Norway, ternational shipowners to trans­ safety standards or dodging tax­ retroactive pay. Any Sea­ match rising living costs and unanimously adopted a resolu­ fer back these ships to their ation, that the unions affiliated farer who believes he has loss of the war bonuses. tion calling for a world-wide own countries would be to in­ to the ITF in the seafarers and such a claim should apply SIU negotiators proceeded to boycott of all Panamanian and stitute an international boj'cott dockers section will no longer in person or in writing di­ win the second raise listed for Honduran vessels at a date to be on a given date throughout the tolerate the menace which is rectly to the company con­ that same date as retroactive to threatening seafarers conditions world. cerned. If application is in June 15. When the War Stabili­ set by the IFT. everywhere, and that on a date writing, the following infor­ The resolution was agreed to zation Board tried to disapprove RESOLUTION ADOPTED to be determined by the ITF an mation must be presented: it, the SIU hit the bricks and by lepresentatives of labor un­ name, address, Z number, The seamen's section adopted international boycott of Pan­ the §reat General Strike of 1946 ions — including the Seafarers voyage number, name of was on. After the Seafarers won —from all the principal maritime the following resolution which amanian and Honduran ships ship, sign-on date, sign-off the beef, the NMU cried "Me nations and will probably go into was later adopted by the entire will be applied by both the sea­ date, rating. Anyone supply­ -too!" As it has been ever since, effect when detailed plans for convention by unanimous vote: farers and dockers believing that ing false information is sub­ the NMU rode in on the SIU's the boycott's execution have "That this congress of the IFT, ject tp penalty under Fed­ been outlined and placed in the meeting in Oslo July 21, 1948, it is only through such drastic coat tails. eral law. One feature of the SIU con­ hands of the member unions. declares after mature considera­ action that the menace can be tract, which has paid off time The member unions of the ITF tion of all relevant factors, and eliminated." Seafarers Doubles Wmes In Fear- Year Period Retroactive Pay iTF OKs World-Wide Panamanian Boycott �« Page Two ' T H E S E A F A RE R S LOG Friday/Sejpttm]^ 24, 1MB SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aailiated with the American Federation of Lahor 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 Tomorrow Is Important • Seafarers who haven't yet cast their ballots in the referendum now being conducted in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports had better step on it and get to the nes'est polling place in a hurry. That is, if they wish to take "advantage of the right they possess under the Union Constitution. Balloting on the question of the ten-dollar assess­ ment to strengthen the SIU's General Fund, which began September 8, comes to a close on October 8—just two weeks from now. Most members apparently need no urging to take an active part and have a voice in the charting of the Union's future course. Based on present indications, it appears that a very heavy vote will be recorded by the time the yoting period ends. Some of us need a little reminder, however. The time to have your say is now—while the polls are open. There • is no sound reason why every single Seafarer who is physically able shouldn't cast a ballot. Although the particular proposition now before the membership is in itself a highly important Union matter, more important is what the voting signifies. Hospital Patients A member having his say in this referendum is doing more than just casting a ballot. His action symbolizes the determination of SIU members to meet the important ' issues involving his own security and those of his Union brothers squarely—in the traditional SIU democratic way. 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. In this respect Seafarers enjoy a position that must be the envy of many members of other maritime unions. In the conduct of their Union affairs Seafarers have to meet These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, only those problems that are of direct economic concern as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by to the membership. writing to them. ! If an issue has no bearing on the welfare of SIU NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO members it is tossed aside by a membership that fully un­ J. DENNIS J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE derstands the purpose of their organization. No involved, R. BUNCH P. L. SHAUQEUE s. w. MCDONALD extraneous issues are allowed to fog this purpose. That's J. B. GEISLER J. L. SAUL A. R. KING R. M. HESTER why the SIU has consistently strengthened its position S. C. FOREMAN M. H. SIMONEAUX and improved the economic standing of its membership E. J. DANCY HARMAN McNAB during the past several years while other maritime unions, E. LAPARI t t ft GALVESTON HOSPITAL beset by internal problems inspired by various factions J. H. BIBBS V. W. RUSSELL J. A. GIVENS jockeying for control, have been weakened. O. HOWELL MACON WELCH V. P. SALLINGS L. R. WILLIAMSON Much of the SIU strength and ability comes from C. GREEN W. McCUISTION moves made by members like those in the Port of New H. C. MAPHEY ft ft ft Orleans, who last month proposed a referendum calling ALVIN WARD MOBILE HOSPITAL for a ten-dollar assessment to reinforce-the Union's operat­ S. KINZAN J. F. GERSEY G. R. GRAY J. H. ASHURST ing fund to allow increased organizing activity. J. L. HUGULEY JOHN WEIMER Demonstrating the foresightedness that is character­ R. L. FLIPPIN CHARLES E. GLOVER A. C. McALPIN istic of Seafarers, these New Orleans Brothers were looking K. V. PETTERSSON C. W. JOHNSON J. W. BUTLER ahead—for themselves and their fellow Union members. R. P. GRAVES F. L. REYNOLDS They know full well from experience that the seamen's M. HENBERT PETE. HENDERSON security of today is only a result of his planning of A. AUGUSTIN T. H. ROSLUND yesterday. Although the initiative for strengthening the E. P. BADON . H. R. LOWMAN General Fund came from these New Orleans Seafarers, all R. L. BARBER ft ft ft STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL hands who vote "Yes" in the current referendum share L. KAY A. EWING their foresight and interest in the future of the Seafarers. A. M. PETET S. LE BLANC A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO A. M. PETIE ^ All Seafarers should make sure they cast their ballots J. J. McKENNA J. McNEELY bpfore voting ends. And a "Yes" vote will demonstrate A. JENSBY S. A. GLENN that they are interested in bohtering their Union and, ALBERT McMAHON D. DeDUISEN thereby, their own security. T. ZEMRZUSKI E. M. LOOPER Men Now In The Marine Hospitals '.VPV:,• :• 4; ... .v. 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.) W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK . C. NANGLE ' C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY ft ft ft BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. G. CREVIER J. J. GEAGAN E. DUDEK C. E. WILLIAMS J. MILAZZO ft ft ft SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS ^ ft' ft ft SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. SEIJO A. SILVESTRI ' I..MONTANEZ • \'- I 1 �f-'cSSTTr-'V^^ --. Y '• Friday. Saptember 24, 1948 SlU Doubles Seamen's Pay In Four Years (Contimied from Page I) until the Hiring Hall was settled. At the end of June, the owners igave in. They signed a Hiring Hall agreement and the fight over wages began. The owners wouldn't budge— at first. But in the end they were forced to grant the SIU the highest wages in maritime history, by giving Bosuns a 25dollsr a month increase and all other ratings $12.50. What made them yield was a series of job actions. First Mis­ sissippi was toppled over in New Orleans. Then the rest of the companies followed. Again the NMU tagged aldng. The NMU had been asking for a raise since spring. A . threat to strike had been blocked b^- an 80-day Federal injunction. The day that the SIU's victory was made public, the NMU was ready to accept an overall in­ crease of about $7.50. But when the SIU startled the waterfront with its big increase, the NMU screamed for parity once more. The NMU got the big raise too, but it took the Seafarers to put it across. • THE SEAFARERS LOG. Filers Union Thanks SIU ^ For Strike Aid In Norfolk The SIU's policy of helping other unions in their legitimate economic beefs has won the gratitude of the Air Line Pilots Association, AFL, which has been on strike against National Airlines since early in the year. In a letter to the SecretaryTreasurer of the SIU, the Presi­ dent of the fliers' union, DaVid L. Behncke, thanked the Sea­ farers for assistance givep, not­ ably in Norfolk. Behncke also urged that SIU members in pll ports where National Airlitjes operates be alerted against trav­ eling in the outfit's planes. The complete text of Behncke's letter follows: "Mr. Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer "Seafcurers International Union "51 Beaver Street "New York. New York "Dear Mr. Hall; "I wish to express the appreciation of the airline pilots for the splendid cooperation your local organization at Norfolk and elsewhere are extending to the National Airlines pilots presently on strike "against National Airlines, Inc. The extent of this air line and where it operates is shown on the strike pamphlet I have enclosed. "I am w.ondering if you would write a letter to all your local organizations at the points which National vserves, telling them that this air line is on strike and is being operated by scab pilots. Also tell them to extend all lawful cooperation they can to the striking National pilots. We have picket lines at Washington, New York, Newark, Norfolk. Miami, Jacksonville, and New Orleans. lllllllllllpllllllllg American Eastern's unique heavy-lift ship, the Gadsden, prepares to unload its cargo of locomotives on a Turkish dock. The Gadsden is especially equipped to hemdle locomotives and similar bulky machines. At present, it is under charter to make six trips to Turkey under the American aid program for that country. West Coast Unions Broath Operators' Lino However, no A&G ships were The first big break in the West ' Coast combined strike and lock­ being loaded as this was writ­ out came this week when the ten and, except for the working CIO longshoremen entered jof the Army cargoes, the situaagreements with two independ­ j tion was virtually unchanged ent stevedoring companies one from the week before. ALL TIED UP in San Francisco and the other The Employers' Association in Seattle. As a result of this turn of continued to refuse to deal with events. Army cargoes will be ' the CIO longshoi^emen or the loaded by longshoremen obtained 'Marine Cooks and Stewards un­ from the hiring hall, with the til the officials of those two Army's ominous threat to use unions signed the non-communist troops completely removed. It affidavits called for under the also means that the Waterfront Taft-Hartley Act. The Unions actually on strike Employers Association is on the spot. The Association deals with arc the ILWU, MCS. MFOWW, the • longshoremen in all West MEBA and two radio operators Coast ports in which the ILWU unions. However, it was the ILWU that struck first on Sep­ has contracts. By the middle of this week, tember 3 after an 80-day Fed­ three ships were being loaded eral injunction ran out. The MCS followed the ILWU, and two unloaded at the Army docks in Oakland. "Three more and the operators deliberately ships were expected over the locked otU^the MEBA and the weekend, according to reports. MFOWW. In the process, all A&G and SUP ships on the West Coast wei-e tied up. Many issues in the strike are economic, notably the Hiring Hall and wages, but pro-commie officials of the ILWU and MCS have sprayed around their usual political malarkey, giving the shipowners the chance to come back with some political malarkey of their own. Waving the flag aloft, the latter have made communism the issue and completely obscured the economic issues. This week's development came after the shipowners refused to make, any kind of an interim agreement with the ILWU to handle Aimy cargoes. The Army tried to hire longshoremen on a finky "civil service" basis without much success, and also threatened to use troops. The Army backed down on the latter proposition, however. SIU Aids ILGWU In Struggle Against Mobs In Dress Industry OFF SHOOTS NEW YORK — Seafarers are on the picketlines again! This time the SIU is helping the big International Ladies Garment Workers Union drive out the gangsters who have been muscl­ ing into this city's multi-niilliun dollar dress industry. The^ gangsters, who had been roughing up ILGWU picke'ts— most of whom were women and girls—ran into a little more than they expected ^^en they en­ countered a group of Seafarers in West 35th Street one day this week. The officials of the ILGWU had turned to the Seafarei-s because of the SIU's record of support to organiza­ tions in the labor movement. . Apparently accustomed to throwing their weight around with impunity, the self-styled strong boys, armed with lead Page Three Then the Seattle stevedoring firm of Griffith & Sprague, which left the Waterfront Em­ ployers Association, a year and pipes, blackjacks and brass a half ago, reached an agree­ knuckles, didn't know what they ment with the ILWU, by which were in for_ as they attacked a the Arniy cargoes would be picketline of Seafarers. Fighting loaded under the old contract in­ back with their bare fists the cluding its hiring provisions. Any seamen gave the hoods a re­ wage increase will be paid re­ troactively. sounding lesson. The Mutual Stevedoring Com­ The gangsters have been pany of San Francisco, which is muscling into the industiy by not a member of the association controlling a number of truck­ ing companies, which haul cut either, has a similar agreement materials from the "jobbers" to with the ILWU. About 170 ships are tied up, the "contractors," who sew the cut pieces into dresses and other however, and 12,000 longshore­ ladies' garments. Gangster men are walking picketlines trucking outfits force the job­ from the Canadian border to the bers to sell cut materials to Mexican line. In addition, some gangster-controlled contractors in 16,000 seamen have beeh made outlying districts or out of town. idle. Offshoots of the strike and -These latter firms are, of course, sweat shops. The ga;ngsters "pro-, lockout have appeared on the tect" the jobbers involved by | East Coast where a few ships intimidating and beating the contracted to the striking unions, are being picketed. ILGWU's women pickets. "I would deeply appreciate any suggestion you might have to make the strike more effective at the division points named. This air line also stops at Baltimore and Philadelphia. "In view of the fact that certain of the locals of your or­ ganization did not know that this air line was on strike, they have at times booked passage for certain of their members on National Airlines. I am sure thad a letter from you on this point, and anything else that you may care to add would be very helpful and very much appreciated. "I wish to thank you wholeheartedly for the very fine assist­ ance extended our people at Norfolk, and I shall be very pleased to hear from you on the points raised in this letter. "With best personal regards, I am "Sincerely yours, "AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION "David L. Behncke, President" Facts About Social Security HOW IT WORKS Your social security card means you have an insurance account with Uncle Sam. When you work on a job covered by social secm-ity you are building protection for your old age and protection for your family if you die. For this Federal old age and survivors insurance you now pay 1 percent of your wages, and your employer pays the same amount. It doesn't matter if you are 8 or 80. Youi" social security card represents an actual ledger rec­ ord kept for you by the Social Security Administration at Balti­ more, Mai-yland. There are more than 70,000,000 social security ac­ counts. To get full credit for your work under social security you must be sure to report the num­ ber of your social security ac­ count to your employer so he can send in a complete and cor­ rect report of your earnings un­ der social security. HOW TO QUALIFY To receive monthly old age in­ surance payments when you are 65 you must be "fully insured" and you must file an application. To be "fully insured" you must work about one-half the time under social security. Actually we figure it this way: First, we figure the number of calendar quarters from Januai*y 1, 1937, luitil the quarter in which you reach 65. Now divide this number by two, because you must have one quarter of cover­ age for each two quarters elaps­ ing during this time. A "quarter of coverage" is simply a calendar qHarter in which you are paid at least $50 wages under social security. * Where the number of quarters of coverage required would figure less than 6 or more than 40 quarters, the law says you must have at least 6, or on the other hand that you need not have more than 40. If you were bom on or before July 1, 1875, you wUl need only 6 quarters of coverage in order to receive a monthly old age in­ surance payment. If you were bom after January 1, 1892, you will need 40 quarters of coverage in order to be fully insured and to get a payment at age 65. This mle tells how to figure how many quarters of coverage you need, but quarters of cov­ erage may be eamed at any time, even after 65. During tlie war some* persons past 65 went to work for the first time under social security and became eli­ gible for monthly retirement benefits. Westward, Ho! Seafarer going to Califor­ nia wants someone to share car and expenses — driver's license necessary. D. Smith, 239 E. 126th St., New York City. .i'.. /.i'' ^ ULij. '.-••Au I �• iPage Four THE S E AF AftERS f«6ay. 90p««nilMr 24. im Heir Orfeans Looks fthood To Steady Shiwiins Port fiahre^ Now Getting Good Shipping By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD By KEITH ALSOP NEW ORLEANS — Shipping GALVESTON — Shipping is here in the Crescent City, as the good in this port, or at least it end of the summer season nears has been for the past seven days. its close, continues to hold its There were four payoffs and own, but it looks like it may fom- sign-ons, plus three ships take a dip shortly. Reason is that in transit. It's good to repoi-t out of eight Alcoa ships due to By JOE ALGINA City and Afoundria. It looks like It is important that the -mem that there were no beefs on any arrive here between now and they're running in threes. These bership understands this pro of them, beyond routine little NEW YGRK — Like the the middle of next month, six were okay payoffs and quickly vision so men won'< be crying matters which were easily weather, shipping became brisk of them are scheduled to hit the disposed of by the Patrolmen. at the West Coast after the re settled. during the past week and foi'cec boneyard. South Atlantic came up with turn from the Far East. The payoffs included two a dent into the ranks of the However, the blow isn't too If this set-up is not to your Watermans, the Governor Dixon members waiting for ships here two, the Southstar and W. R. Davies, both paid off and signed severe, as these are the only liking, don't take these ships and Governor G'Neil; Alcoa's on the beach. on in smooth style. ones due for the long lay-up This ti-ansportation rider is in Thomas Nuthall, and Federal It may be only a spurt, we Gther ships in were the Robin our 2-year contract and it is out of some forty scheduled ar­ Motorship's tanker Mostank. can't tell yet, but it is encourag­ Kirk, Seatrain Texas, and two to the membership's liking. It's rivals in this port for the com­ The Nuthall and the G'Neil ing nonetheless. If it continues Bulls, the Elizabeth and Arlyn. the duty of every member to ing three-week period. Gf these, paid off right here in Galveston, for a month or so, it will pretty ON TRANSPORTATION about ten will be in ti'ansit, live up to it. but the Mostank was at Smith- well dispose of the backlog. Away from shipping in New which may take up some of the Most of the ships in for pay­ OVERTIME HOUNDS luff and the Dixon , at Lake York to the subject of trans­ slack that will be caused by Charles. All four signed right offs this week ivere from tlie portation: It's not to my liking to be a the lay-ups. finger-shaker, but sometimes it on, which was okay, "you can be major operators. ' Isthmian' sent Recently it was recommended We have quite a few familiar us three, the Cape San Martin, sure. and accepted by the member­ is necessary to point a finger to names on the beach here now. Because we were over at Lake Anniston City and Allegheny ship that men who take trans­ an erring Brother or Brothers. Among them is the well-known Charles covering the Dixon on Victory. portation , money .shall pile off This time it is Bosuns and man-about-ports, Percy Boyer. Gnly the last-mentioned gave Labor Day, we had to forego the ship at the payoff. This was "overtime hounds." That is, if he hasn't grabbed a Unfortimately some Bosuns are joining in the Labor Day festi­ the Patrolmen any trouble. The agreed upon to insure a greater ship for some far distant port. Chief Engineer on the Allegheny vities here. But a good payoff turnover of men on these ships, laboring under the delusion-that Percy, while he was here, did Victory didn't like the looks of was worth it. and so benefit the membership. they are put aboard a ship as good job in assisting lopril The three ships in transit were one of the three Junior Engin­ Gn Waterman ships the trans­ spectators solely, and are not fight promoters in lining up a the Seatrain Havana, Moran's big eers, so he took him off watch portation rider reads a little expected to lend a hand with the benefit show for the local SIU's tug. Watch Hill, and Isthmian's standing and put him on day differently, hut the desired re­ work. claim to fistic fame, Pat Donawork. The Bosun is the head of the Allegheny Victoi'ysult is the same. The benefit to lue. At the payoff the Patrolman the membership has already deck gang, yes, but he also is Pat, in case you haven't heard, BACK CARPENTERS asked, "How come?" The En­ been great. Because of this. Wa­ expected to turn ' to when he is lad his jaw broken recently in gineer glibly replied that he Despite the fact that shipping terman has been able to add needed. There are never too bout with -Jimmie Lan>ver of was Chief Engineer and could is. good, there are quite a few eleven more ships to its opera­ many men around for some jobs Philadelphia. The show was a do as he wished down below. and by standing at the rail, tions. oldtimers still around. Among g'ood one, and no doubt helped QUICK CURE them: Guy Whitehurst, Red Dar'The Waterman -rider provides picking his teeth, he doesn't Pat a great deal. ley, Pat Ryan, Samuel Pearson, He didn't have anything lo that men on ships running to make friends or do his job MORE FAMILIAR FACES James Foster, Frank Reese, H. say, however, when he saw the the 'Far East from Atlantic or properly. He has to do more than exer­ Trasham, James Mapps and Jim man collecting the overtime for Gulf ports may make a trip to Another oldtimer occupying a his violation of the contract. The the Far East, return to the West cise his lungs 'to collect high- chair in the recreation deck Blake. Blake is in from another Junior Engineer collected all the Coast, and make a trip to Eur­ man overtime. He is on the ship these days is Frank Kendricks, honeymoon in Mexico City and money due in overtime for be­ ope, returning to an Atlantic or to work and no crew is in the recently in from taking turns wrong if they put a bee under on Mississippi and Alcoa pas­ is looking for a nice long run to ing taken off his regular duties. Gulf port. an armchair Bosun. FLEET ENLARGED senger ships. An incident such as this usual-, the Persian Gulf. The overtime hounds are an­ By eliminating the transpor­ There is a little excitement ly cures these sb-called "Kings of Gthers are: Bobby Welsch, tation money at the West Coast other group needing a bit of fresh from an Alcoa Texas to here on the labor scene and be­ the hill." Gn the Alcoa list we paid off on the out-trip, and the East prodding. Some guys aboard Europe grain run; Charlie Crossfore it's over the SIU may be in­ volved in line with its traditional the Polaris, Beaton and Card- Coast or Gulf on the return, the; ship turn-to at their regular dut­ land; Bob Sheffers; Frank well. All three were in good company has been able, to great­ ies in a lackadaisical manner, Hughes, who vows he will sweat policy of helping other unions. Carpenters Local 526 has been shape, but the Beaton will be ly enlarge its fleet. That's what miss watches, and are always it out for the Del Norte; Goon picketing the Brown & Root ours no more. Alcoa is tui-ning we've been after: more jobs for just entering or leaving the em­ Iloyd, in from a trip sailing on Construction Company for the her over to a company not con­ more Beafarers. This gain for brace of old John Barleycorn. the bridge, and Bob Burton, us far outweighs the transporta­ That is until someone calls for here in his home poi-t after a past week, and the Galveston tracted to the BIU. tion money that would be paid overtime work. Watermans in port this week Branch has offered any assist­ successful run to Greece. SUCH TEARS! were the Jean LaFitte, Azalea to a few crews. ance needed. Still another Seafarer seen Suddenly these guys are john­ hereabouts is Vic Marina, the ny-on-the-spot, all set for a turn Alcoa Clipper's beer broker. Sid­ at the fast cabbage. They're ney Dolese is around the Hall well-stocked with tales of 'how telling his story of what hap­ much they deserve the overtime, pened on the Trinity Victory. ship is expected to hit Wilming­ At present the Ari^ is look­ and you'd be playing favorites By STEVE CARDULLO She was being towed to Texas ton. ing for any stevedoring outfit if you didn't take them. Turn and the scrap heap when her SAN FRANCIBCG — All Sea­ As soon as a ship arrives, the that is favorable to the ILWU. him down and he'll cry for tow broke in a gale. farers should be concerned with ILWU throws a picketline If the Army finds such a com­ weeks, or give him a stiff over­ Sid's lamenting that there was the news of the West Coast beef around her and refuses to work pany, it looks as if the Army time job and he'll moan because no seasick medicine aboard. This which, so far as A&G ships are her. The best information avail­ cargoes will be, moved "by long­ he wasn't given an easier one. could go on and on, but we're concerned, is a complete layoff. able out here suggest that A&G shoremen. ;Howevei, if mo such There is ne pleasing this type. not attempting to compete with In this report, we will do our ships at sea wUl be diverted to company can be found, the He'U be sore no matter whdt is Cilt And Run Hank. best to straighten everybody out' the East -Coast and the Gulf. Commanding General of the San done. If -he were allowed to stay We've been experiencing some as to the state of affairs -at the The strike caught quite a few Francisco Port of Embarkation in his sack during the entire very wet weather hereabouts. -date of writing, which is Sep­ of our men. However, evei-yhas said that soldiers will be- voyage he'd complain about the We've become accustomed to ex­ tember 15. body has pitched in with volun­ used to load the ships. (Editor's mattress. pect it about twice a year, and At present, the following or­ tary contributions to the general Note: Since then, two independ­ Nobody has to kill himself this is one of the two wot spells. ganizations are on strike: Inter­ welfate and, as a result of the ent companies have signed con­ these days. Our agreements are The old weather eyes around national Longshoremen and wholehearted participation of tracts with the Army to load the best in the maritime in­ claim that the best of. the rain Warehousemen's Union, CIG; Na­ everybody, we have been able their ships.) dustry. The work is there to be is ^one and we can expect some tional Union of Marine Cooks to set up a first-rate stewpot. The shipowners have changed done but it's far from being dry weather and the warming and Stewards, CIG; Marine En­ Frenchy Michlet 'nas been do­ the strike into a lock-out by stat­ superhuman. rays of Gld Sol. gineers Beneficial Association, ing some fine coo'tcing. Never­ ing unequivocally that they wiU As all old tanker men know, To^ the wandering brethren CIG; Marine Firemen, Gilers, theless, we have been advising not negotiate with any striking there is a sailing board posted of trie SIU, the fellows here ex­ Watertenders and Wipers, inde­ our ]nembBr.s to head east. union, until the leaders of the on tankei's but it is subject to tend a "ship New Orleans" in­ pendent; and two radio officers' Several days ago, the Army ILWU and the MCS sign the quick changes due to the in-and- vitation. If you're wandering in unions. Naturally, the entire commenced to operate a Hiring anti-commie affidavits called for out type of operations. Not this direction, Iceep right on un­ coast is tied up. Hall at Fort Mason. Fronting by the Taft-Hartley Act. knowing exactly when a tanker til you come to the beauty spot the Hiring Hall were huge signs From where we sit, it is im­ is going to leave is one of the of the South; you'll know then SIX TIED UP advertising jobs for seamen, possible to predict what will tough parts of sailing tankers, you're standing before the New The following A&G ships are stevedore bosses and stevedores. happen if troops actually are but somehow they manage to Orleans Hall. strike-bound as matters now The newspapers gave the hall used to" load ships. And how get aboard in time. Pay us a visit, linger on the stand: Purdue Victory, up the a lot of free publicity. The long the strike will last is any­ If you're recently removed beach a day or two and pick coast in Astoria, Yorkmar, Mar- longshoremen and other striking body's guess. from sailing dry cargo ships, it's your shot—the Continent, South lin Victory, Steel Inventor and unions threw a picketline around Meanwhile, we keep working impoifant that you know this America or the Islands. Passen­ Monroe Victory in San Fran­ the hall, and we understand that along on our new Hall. We ex­ or you^l .find yourself waving ger ship men especially can al­ cisco; and Mary mar, down in to date only a handful of men pect to. have it finished in the at your ^dp as it disappears ways land a berth pretty easily Wilmington. At least one more have taken jobs. near future. over the horizon. here. TraasporMion Rider Akeudy Pafing Off Six MG Vessels Tied-Up On West Coast �i T HE SEAFARERS LOG Fii^, SeiteiBlMir 24. lS4iSI osims SLS By W. G. BILL CHAMPLIN Page Five • ItoMie ShiMiiiig Conttnues Slow, But Assessment Vetmf Is Brisk By GAL TANNER I get; tired of beefing and grip­ much water's in the, forepeak?" you can't see her draft marks MOBILE — Shipping continued three weeks. With Alcoa being ing. Somediay I'm goipg to sit ' "Been running sevfin or severt- nor sound the well. Anyway, dead slow for the past week in just about the biggest company down and: write about, some of and-a-half' inidies latei-ly—doesn't my guess is that the black gang this port. Approximately 37 running regularly into this port, the really swell Mates and Old vary much," I said. bookmen and eight permitmen action has hurt local ship­ "Is that all.'" Men I've sailed with. MCH0muC9 -AWQMVMOU^") were shipped during the period. their ping quite a bit. "WeU, if it makes you feel any I Such praise can really go in Five ships paid off, but there was A lot of the permilmen on the this column, too, for always better, I'll be liberal and sign only one sign-on. However, two beach here are pulling out for there's some other character to eight." ships on continuous articles hit other ports, where the lists may "Hell, it ought to be full," he throw a monkey-wrench in the here and a few men were signed not be so long. At this time, this works. Yes, there's one on every said. on each. seems to be a pretty good idea. "Come with me, Mister; we'll ship. This- is the last, artielfe on The Agent here has been in Alcoa had two vessels among dangerous officei-s — for the check," I answered. the payoffs—the passenger ship three or four meetings with, the "I'm busy, but cheek it," he present. Clipper and the Runner. The officials of the local unemploy­ The Mate on the pan today replied. Monarch of the Sea, Waterman ment office. On the basis of STILL MISSING was less a company man than job that makes the Puerto Rican these discu.ssions, things look fa­ I did; taking the Bosun and a aft anti-union drunk, with for­ run, paid off—as did two South vorable for the permitmen. eign navy background, and Em­ :couple of ABs -for witneseesi Atlantic scows, the Stephen LeaThere was. still less than eight pire cQwtowing mixed with cock and the William Clay. Both inches. The Mate was dumb­ really pumped the fresh water Dominion rebelliousness. the latter are Liberties and are Since he wasn't too bad a fel- founded. into number one."" headed for the boneyard. "We paid fbi> it Where the ow at heart, and capable of edu­ "Can't be. The forepeak The Runner was the vessel cation—just a victim of his back­ hell did it go to?" doesn't take that much." thatsigned on. She's now out "Can't say. Mister—you know, ; "Thats enough to swell the ground—I'll try to avoid identi­ on the bauxite trail. The Clipper it would be just, oiu.-- luck, if the grain, and burst a seam, in her fying him. By E. B. TILLEY and the Monarch of the Sea arc To simplify the picture, Til hlackgang pumped ft; into- nura>f akin. The seawater will rise to BOSTON—We cannot say that state that: I sailed as Chips on a ber one, which we can^t sound," the water line, and absorption on continuous articles. Ships in shipping is slow. We have to transit included the Steel Ma­ Victory ship which si©3fid ar­ I answeaced. will take it higher," I: pointed riner and William Allen of Isth­ report that shipping has stopped This- was- all very funny, since out. ticles, then, sailed Hgbt' • to a mian, and the Del Alba, Missis­ entirely. grain, port, to load, for a haul we could: make enough drinking When we hit; oui* port of dis­ If things keep on the way they sippi Shipping Company. water. T could Ihugh,. for Td air charge a few days later; we were halfway 'round the world. are going, they'll stop calling this SMOOTH JOBS From the very beginning; of waya been scrupulous about: down hy the head; even worse, place Bean Town and name it the trip I; had trouble- sounding keeping my sounding log,, al- and; the whole ship stank. All payoffs and sign-ons were No-Payoffburg. However, we are number one holdv the sounding- 'ways noting the reason why a There is- grave doubt about the smooth, with the exception of getting a few ships in transit. sounding can't- be taken, and al­ possibility of our losing tfte ship; the Stephen Leacock, which well being partly obstructed; Right now we have' Water­ ways calling the attention of but on a long run with bad came in slightly fouled-up. After DRY SOUNDINGS man's SS Maiden Creek. She is Soon I lost my light sounding- both the watch officer and the weather, we might have taken the Patrolmen got to work on in from Japan. And you know rod, the line parting when the Chief Mate to anything of note. water in number two, or just her, she soon was in ship-shape who rides her bridges. He's none lost our bow. Actually we found condition and all hands left the other than the well-known MorAMAZING MAIZE rod jammed at the obstruction. salt water above the new payoff satisfied. Foui' or five days later we I made a new, heavy, rod, which •man Hiles. Some of the Brothers in the I got past the obstruction. I wei'e noticably down by the watei-line, as I'd predicted. The Naturally, the Creek is loaded local Marine Hospital who re­ down with beefs. However, since never felt confidence in my dry head, and the_vicinity of number fresh water was never located. It's good advice to always ceived their Union benefits from doesn't pay off here, New soundings, as sounds came up the one smelled like a putrid brew­ well so muffled that I always ery. Mile maize stinks worse keep a good sounding log, when­ the visiting Patrolman were; J. York or • Philadelphia wiU have wondered if I'd hit: bottom or a dian good old-"cawn." The Mate ever you happen to be respon­ F. Gersey, J. H. Ashm-st, John ^he pleasure of handling the sible. British law sure looked Weimer, Charles E. Glover, A. C. ^.-oubles-and suffering the inwas wild. lost rod. I kidded him, saying, "You're mine over in India that time. We McAlpin, J. W. Butler, F. L-' evitable headache. All data were carefully en­ Reynolds, Pete Henderson, T. H. tered in the Carpenter's log, and only guessing, Mate. You know lost 600 tons of grain. We also have the Oberlin Vic­ Rolund, and H. R. Lowman. in my own personal log, and the tory in port. She's an Isthmian All of these men reported and she has a I'eal Isthmian facts called to the attention of everything going smoothly at the lumberman on her bridge. She's the Mate. hospital. Came a day when my new bulging with logs. Whoever Some of the oldtimers you c.an covers her payoff will have a rod jammed and its line parted. find on the beach in. Mobile at headache, too. I next tried eveiy kind of a fish the pi-esent are: S; R. Paris, E. C. I could devise. The last of these »:HOOL DAYS By WM. (Curly) RENTZ Gallaspy, J. R. Mucins, R. Ulmer, was a heavy spear I bent into a When the ships don't pay off six-thread sisel. BALTIMORE — Shipping has It's the same way with the J. O'SulIivan, A. H. Townsend, J. diere, all we can do is build up The big Bosun and I heaved, picked up again in Baltimore. General Fund Assessment. The Carroll, E. O. Moore and N. the morale of the ci-ews to hold then used one combination after Don't get excited, we're not hav­ members know they need it as Kiehl. them until they actually reach a VOTING BRISK the other of mechanical powers ing a shipping boom. Things a kind of insurance against the payoff port. till the six-thread parted. We are just a little better, that's all. future. If they want the insur­ Our weekly education meetVoting on the ten-dollar assessment for the General Fund ings got off to a bang-up start ance they vote for the assess­ The best news is that shipping is going along briskly in this here. We had the first one last ment. ought to get better still for at port and, from all the conversa-j Tuesday. The way the members least the week to come. That's Incidentally, when you go to tion around the Hall, it appeal's participated made me proud all, the way it goes. One week up, vote, rerpember some of the that a very large majority is over again to be a Seafarer. the next week down. One week things about the SIU's past. Re­ The boys really gathered this port is good, the next week member how the victories were in favor of the move. Every man entitled to vote around anxious to discuss and it's some other port. won. We didn't get anything for It's not really any easier to get nothing and we never will. So in Mobile should, have his say learn the reasons why the SIU via the ballot to make the SIU has won its position at the" top out of here than it was before. vote "Yes" for the assessment. the strongest maritime union in of maiitiuie. Tueie were souie Men keep coming to Baltimore There are some Calmar ships the business. ' oldtimers in the crowd and they dreaming of good shipping, so in port tied up because of the WeU, the layup jobs are stiU could draw on their memories to they pile up on the beach. West Coast strike. They can't coming into Mobile. This week, show what a job the SIU has Of course, if the boys would go back on the inter-coastal run we have two headed for the done in 10 years, grab those Ore vessels as, fast as until the beef is settled. There boneyard, and there are two| They knew the difference bethe jots appear on the board, are some MFOWW and MCS more scheduled for next week, tween the wages and conditions were in a grain port, with the they would have a lot less members on strike h.ere, but oth­ Alcoa has laid up every Lib- called for under the new twoshore carpenters fitting our'holds trouble getting out. erwise everything in Baltimore erty that has hit either this port year agreement, and what they for grain, and there were a few SEVEN SIGN-ONS or New Orleans during the last used to have to put up with. is fine. burners and welders aboard Last week we paid off three making minor repairs. Ores, a Robin, a Bull, a South OUT TO LUSH Atlantic and an Isthmian. The I empftatically urged the Mate signrons included the same three to have the wellpipe cut, the db- Ores, the South Atlantic, the By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER by tankers with the SIU. as well the General Fund Assessment, structipn. removed, and a new Isthmian and two Bulls. There PHILADELPHIA — Shipping as freighters, has been the sub­ and feel safe in predicting an section put in before grain pour­ were some ships in transit, and ject; of a great deal of discussion easy passage. We say tliis be­ ing commenced. But. the lures there are three Cities Service di-opped off again in this port around here lately. Everyone cause we have faitli in the wis­ of the port!s fleshpots and gin- tankers in the shipyai-d for re­ during the past week. There was seems to be heartily in favor of dom and pride of the SIU mem­ only one payoff; and that was on mills caused the Mate to forget pairs. the whole program as it is de­ bership. It won't be long, we feel, be­ the SS Francis, a Bull Line scow. and. neglect: his duty till the hold With SIU finances in top shape It was a good clean payoff, veloping. was filled and. we were at sea. fore those Cities Service vessels because of the strengthening of The members ai'.ound this however, there being no beefs All went; well: till we took will be under full contract: Branch realize the need for ex­ the General Fund through the or disputes of any kind. She Everybody is doing a sweR job fresh water in a foreign, port. must be a happy ship because pansion all down the Line. They assessment, we look for a splen­ Be it: said, I was the only man aboard them. Cities Service will come along only a eouple of men got off her. know that, with our agreements did future for the SIU and its on the. ship who'd ever sailed a As usual, we have had quite wi-apped up for two yeai-s, we members. Vicftory. This condition often like the other companies. The will be able to devote more time (Ed. Note; For some reason. produced weird results. In thijs SIU's spirit won't- let. Cities Serv­ a numbeY of ships in transit, and and energy to growing bigger Brother Gardner omitted his case, a, few dhys after watermg ice do anything else. Seafarers we have visited them all to and stronger. cuslomaiy plug for the Phila­ square such beefs as we found. and. bunkering; the Mate came know how to go after what they delphia Athletics.) Voting is still in progress on The two-year contracts signed to me and said', "Chips, how want and get it: mu /^V£RKU€vre'/vc/ Boston Shipping Drops To low Baltimore Sbliip^ Improving; ^Imar Intercoastals Tied-Dp Seafarers RapfOf Atoal 2-lfaar Caalraets •1 �•'J;\f»'r---r^.;>i--' f"- T H E Page Six S E A F A R E R S LO G Friday. September 24, 1948 Seafarers Building In Tampa '^Although its shipping activity does not compare with that of many of the larger branches, the SIU Branch in the Port of Tampa enjoys the distinction of having a model union setup. After a period of repair and alteration, Tampa now boasts a union hall that offers a worth-while pattern for the rest of the Union. The Hall, pictured on these pages, is a spacious, modern two-story brick structure offering every convenience to Seafarers on the beach. Besides the facilities devoted to the con­ duct of Union business, the Tampa Hall provides the comforts that the Union hopes will eventually be available to Sea­ farers in all ports. There is a dormitory, where Union members may spend the night, without cost. There are spic and span showers that are sure to be the envy of other ports. From a shaded terrace outside the sec­ ond-deck dormitory. Seafarers can relax y^ith a cool drink while they watch ac­ tivity in the busy Franklin Street thor­ oughfare below. If they prefer, there is a commodious recreation room on the first deck that is both cool and comfortable. Soon to be erected are several concrete ' ------ benches along the curb for men who prefer to loll on the outside. The Tampa Branch is also prominent for the excellence of its relations with other trade unions in that union-conscious city. Several AFL unions already have their offices in the SIU Hall, which may soon become a trade union center for Tampa. When fellow trade unionists need help, Tampa Seafarers stand ready. Among those they have aided in the past are the Teamsters, Laundry Workers and International A.ssociation of Machinists. While Tampa shipping does not reach great propoi tion.s, the port holds its own and manages to pay its own way. The streamlined Tampa Branch should be a source of pride to all Seafarers. Visible to pedestrians and motorists traveling north on Franklin Street is a huge symbol of the Brotherhood of the Sea, which will soon be illuminated by overhead lights. Photo at right shows several Brdthers taking it easy in forward part of recreation and reading room. -- up-lo-daie Seafarers building at 1809-11 Franklin Street, Tampa, Fla. SIU men stand front of recreation room. Terrace leads to dojrmitories. Right half of building holds offices of olher AFL trade unions. �Friday. Seplambav 24, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Is Model Trade Union Project E" / rr .'•'i -4 W wmmmmmmrnmrn At special meeting Tampa Seafarers overwhelmingly voted in favor of resolution proposed by New Orleans Brothers calling for a referendum on a ten-dollar assessment to strengthen Union's Genere.l Fund. Photo was taken as vote was Ccilled for. Few Payoffs Keep Shipping Down In Tampa TAMPA—Although we still get the usual amount of ships in this -port shipping is on the slow bell. The reason is that no one is pay­ ing off in Tampa. . WeTiave had three Waterman ships and one Bull line vessel come in so far this w^elt. The Albert K. Smiley, Waterman, was the latest to arrive. Thei-e is 'a possibility that the Smiley wiU call for several replace­ ments. The other Waterman ships were the John Laurence and the Winslow Hoiner. The Bull line representative was the SS Edith, which ordered tnree men—one in each department—while she was in Boca Grande. Voting on the assessment should be stepped up quite a bit. this week, principally because the men of the SS Florida are casting their ballots. A substan­ tial turn-out of voters from the crew of the Florida is expected. >I ^•1 Trying their luck at cards in Tampa's trim "rec" room are (left to right) Seafarers J. B. Lippincctt, "Pop" Duncan. "Sv/ede" Swensen and Paul Carter. Brothers gather around Dispatcher's desk for shipping call. Despite few payoffs at present, Tampa is managing to hold its own- TOUGH ON TOM "Crying Tom" Watson, the working man's "friend" has let himself get into a peculiar fix. He's been a life-long member of the Democratic party, but after being defeated twice in one elec­ tion he proclaims that the Demo­ crats have gone to the dogs. They aren't capable of electing an outstanding man—Tom Wat­ son, that is. A resolution demanding his resignation as Attorney General was introduced at a special ses­ sion of the State Legislature. To date, all it has accopnplished is several beefs. Most of the big­ wigs here -are anti-labor and Watson has a few allies. Wat­ son's next race will probably be for the U. S. Senate against Sen­ ator Claude Pepper, who, no matter what else he is, is prolabor. All the newspapers in the state are against Pepper. In fact, everyone is against him but the voters; In a scene familiar to Seafarers in all ports at the present time, Tampa SIU men in photo above form line at table of the Balloting Committee, which will check on their eligibility to vote in current referendum on ten-dollar assessment to bolster General Fund. With a reinforced operating fund, the SIU will be able to push ahead an organizing campaign to bring in more jobs for Seafarers and maintain its place as the top Union in Maritime. ' •'•'t �Fag* Eight THE SEAFARERS hOGi Friday, September 24. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS 11#-' Trinity Victory, Adrift In Gulf Storm, Saved By Watch Hill's Crew Seafarers again went to the rescue of stricken vessel—this time Seafarer rescued Seafarer. The Trinity Victory, one of Mississippi Shipping -Company's chartered vessels, was en route to the boneyard at Beaumont, Texas last week when it broke Registration Ruies The final report of the Committee on Uniform Reg­ istration Rules appears on page 14 of this issue. This report has been printed in two earlier issues, but it is being presented a third time so that 9^s many members as possible may read it be­ fore a formal motion is en­ tered to submit the proposals it contains to a referendum vote. The Committee's report consists of a series of rec­ ommended regis^ation rules to be in force in all ports. In reaching their conclusions, the Committee's members analyzed the reports of a series of porx committees, and conducted extended hearings at Headquarters. • , THE NEWSPRINT LUGGINl CREW OF THE COLABEE its tow during a heavy gale 90 miles at sea from New Orleans, and for hours floundered in the grip of the 47-mile-an-hour storm. The tug Eugene Moran, man­ ned by men of the International Longshoremens Association, was unable to send a new line aboard due to the lack of a tow gun. Helplessly the Moran stood by while the SIU ship, with a skeleton. crew of four Seafarers and a Skipper aboard, wallowed in the heavy seas. DISTRESS MESSAGE A distress message was sent to shore and the Coast\ Guard dis­ patched a cutter. At the same time the Watch Hill, Moran op­ erated deep-sea tug crewed by SIU men, changed its course and sped to the aid of the Trinitj' Victory. Arriving at the scene while the gale was still in full force, the men of the Watch Hill forced a line aboard and brought the victory ship under control. The Watch Hill then completed the tow to the Beaumont lay-up fleet. The four Seafarers aboard were I. M. Magarvy, A. J. Zaich, S. L. Dalese and J. D. Wiggins. All In Harmony On Walker: Oldtimer Praises All Hands By FRANK E. SHIMELFENIG Well, Brothers, we are next to|!ess]y clean. I have j'et to hear completing a voyage via France a grumble. The Messmen are a and the dust-patch of Paranam rare good bunch. How could they help but be under the on the rust bucket, James Ky­ scrutinizing eye of Chief Stew­ ron Walker of the Alcoa fleet. ard William Malvenan? He is But should any sailors decide to tireless in the crew's behalf, al­ sail on a real ship, this is one ways on the go, and neat as a that you often read about, but pin! seldom see. Any Master, any company, and The Master of this vessel, Lars our entire membership should K. Gabrielsen is, beyond any feel proud to have such a de­ fraction of a doubt, the finest partment head- in our organiza­ Master Mariner that I have ever tion. , sailed under in my 36 years on SHARP SPARKS American ships! He forever has the crew's welfare at heart. And last but not least, we can­ Nothing at any time seems to not forget our communications be too much for him. Money exp^, Reuben Diebel, Jr., an draws with him is no item— ever ready, always accommoevery day, if you have it com­ datmg crew member. I still ing, without a song arid dance. maintain that he missed his call­ ing, because he sure is a first GOOD BUNCH class first-aid man. The Chief. Officer, Hubert W. I tried to pull No. 5 hatch Green, Jr., the .Second Mate, off the deck, injuring my back Stanley Hrab, and the Third to such an extent that I could Mate, Anton Schwartz, are a not stand my watch. The Cap­ nice lot of Deck officers who are tain gave operational orders; so always , ready to bid you the Sparks began with his liquid time of day. fire, flat iron, rolling pin, and hot horse blankets. By his un­ But what makes all this har­ tiring efforts and the Captain's mony possible? No guessing. It interest, they had me on crutches is the prize Stewards Depart­ in a day. Thanks, Sparks! ment that we have aboard that keeps the crew well and satis­ So here are my congratulations fied. We have food of great var­ to the crew of the James Kyron iety, well prepared and spot- Walker. Much of Ihe newsprint for New York and Chicago newspapers comes from Canada and is carried on ihe SlU-contracted Colahee. On a ricent run to Baie Cameau, Quebec, Juan Colpe, Colabee crewmember, caught part of the crew on deck and snapped this picture. Back row, left to right—Cartright, AB; R. Augsbach, OS; H. Bonewald, AB; J. Synnoit, Deck Eng.; Mahoffey, FWT; D. Dixon, AB, and J. Helms, Carpenter. Front row—Francis, Oiler; R. Kline, AB; A. Castelo, Wiper; C. Friedemann, Watertender; A. Ortiz, Oiler; E. Paszck, Oiler; R. Johnson. OS; L. Wyman, AB, and J. Cates, Bosun. Stamp Collecting Brother Finds Avocation Paves Way To Meeting Great, Near Great Seafarer Fidel G. Lukban, who started his $12,000 stamp collectibn in 1910 with a two cents Rizai (Philippine) stamp given him on his 14th birthday by Jiis mother, cites many more advantages to his hobby than the money invested in it and the pleasures derived fromt fades. If it does, it's phony. their study. The oldest stamp recognized He has made thousands of was is;.,jed by the English Gov­ friends, from Walter P. Chrysler, ernment and insured by Lloyds and James Farley to the owners of London in 1841, Lukban ex­ of small amateur collections (in­ plained. Roosevelt had one of cluding many seamen enthusi­ these which was valued at 52 asts), and an impressive list -of thousand dollars. One of the pen acquaintances with whom rarest is the British Guiana, h' ba.s hem in correspondence 1841, six cornered stamp, with on the fine points of philately the signature of the Governor. for years without ever meeting. A millionaire in Maine promised "I first learned to read and this to Roosevelt if he would write English from reading the win the election for which he inscriptions on stamps, and go­ was campaigning at the time. So ing through the collectors' cata­ now it is in the Roosevelt col­ logues; and learned to talk lection. English through the people I MEETS CELEBRITIES met pur-suing the hobby," he said. As House Boy for the late Jimmy Walker in 1930, Lukban Though he has the largest col­ met many well known collectors, lection ' of any seaman he has for Walker was an enthusiast met, Lukban pointed out that himself. Among them were Wal­ there are a number of serious ter P. Chrysler, who sent him seamen collectors on the ships. FIDEL LUKBAN up to the 17th floor of the "When you sail with one of them it reallj' makes an inter­ are U.S., and British issues — I Chrysler buildipg to see his own esting trip, for you've always got including the colonies and dom­ collection. He also met Jim Par­ something to talk about." It is inions. The thing which makes ley and James Roosevelt. The no wonder, when you consider the U.S. stamps so valuable is latter advised him to see his that his collection numbers up­ that a record is kept of each father's collection at the federal wards of 200,000 stamps fiym all issue, and because the coloring building in Washington. Again as cook for another col­ countries. and perforations make them lector, Walter Ilerrick, at WuinThe first thing he does when hard to duplicate. scott. Long Island, and for Jean he arrives- in a foreign port is Lukban related that for a Harlow, he met many wellto buy the current issues, and rich country like South Ameri known collectors, who left all look up other collectors. A man ca, it is surprising that their pomp and circumstance behind in Southern Rhodesia once gave stamps have poor value. (as is the habit of collectors him 20 pounds on trust to get You've got to watch cut when around the world) to get down him a set of U.S. commemora­ you buy abroad though, Luk­ to the serious business of talk­ tion issues. He plans his trips ban warned—especially in Japan ing stamps. in terms of his hobby, and man­ and Germany. The Germans are Right now Brother Lukban is ages to grab a ship that wiU the best counterfeiters in the in New York waiting for a ship. take him to , whatever part' of world.'^He carries his own micro­ He'll probably grab one soon the world has stamps he needs scope and solutions for testing. and the chances are that he'll for his collection. , Some have to be viewed under return from his next trip with 'us STAMPS TOPS ultra-violet light. In Japan a more stamps, and with them, The most important and ex­ quick test is to soak them in interesting stories fot collectors-rrpensive stamps in the world now hot water to see if the color PhilateJists, that is. • - �Friday. September 24, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings <2> WILD RANGER, June 20— Murphy, the Isthmian phony in Chairman M. D. Sands; Record­ Port Said, access to the crew's ing Secretary W. H. Banks. Mo­ part of the ship. It was pointed tion under New Business to have out that he is sanctioned by the the Ship's Delegate go to the Hall company, boosts the prices of his and see about having fans in­ peddlers-goods to the crew and stalled for the crew. In Good kicks back to the Skippers. Mo­ and Welfare, repairs to wash tion carried to require that Tbasins and toilets, and lockers shirts and long pants be worn were brought up. The Ship's at meal time, and to fix fans in Delegate was asked to check the messhall, and keep screens on "CJ OFTHECoUAlTRr medical supplies. It was decided port-holes and doors closed. Un­ PU/?/MGTHEREC£MT to ask that fresh milk be ordered der Good and Welfare, the mem­ DRAJFT REGISTRATION in San Juan. One minute of bership was warned that anyone silence for departed • Brothers. carrying information topside DATES, REMBMBER would be brought up on charges. A t A RESlSfER WITH/M FIVE PAYS FELIX GRUNDY. June 28— gotiating Committee a vote of It was decided to hold regular AFTER REACH/AIS A U.S. Chairman Conners: Recording thanks for fine repoi-t on the educational meetings to instruct PoRf. Secretary Heinfling. The Dele­ Hiring Hall, and also to Secre­ the membership—especially the gates reported all in order. tary-Treasurer, for forwarding permits—on Union matters. One Brother Mullins was elected same along with the LOGS. Car­ minute of silence for Inst A9ES OF Dg AMP AlUST Ship's Delegate by acclamation. ried. Motion by G. A. Master- Bi'others. REGISTER — WHETHER Motion under New Business to son that linen be issued on Fri­ t X days between 10 and 11 A.M. GITI21HA/ OR ALIEN , AIARRIEP OR have the Ship's Delegate see the HENRY M. RICE, June 21— SHGLE, OR VETERA// OPTHE Captain about getting a carton instead of Mondays as previously Chairman Orville Payne; Record­ of cigarettes per man. Under voted. Carried. Motion by T. ing Secretary Stanley J. Barras. (.AST WAR OR NOT. Good and Welfare it was decided Frazier to request Master to have Deck and Engine Delegates re­ to see the Patrolman in Norfolk supper in port served at 4:30 in­ ported some disputed overtime, about new mattresses for the stead of 5:00. Carried. Motion and the Ship's Delegate reported men who needed them, and to by P. Jakubcsak to stand in on the draw 'situation. Motion make up a list of what is needed. silence for departed Brothers. carried that the Delegates see 3; Si 4. There was discus.sion on cleanli­ Chief Engineer "hnd Captain STEELMAKER, August 10— about fixing Deck Department ness of ship. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Chairman G. Masterson; Record­ head. Under Good and Welfare ing Secretary T. Frazier. Minutes Steward stated night lunch t of past meeting read and ac­ would be, doubled. Minute of cepted. The Engine Delegate silence for Brothers lost at sea. By HANK reported a beef with the Chief Engineer who put the Oiler on Brother Keith Forster sailed in recently smoking his pipe the 12-4 watch replacing the in­ after his trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina and other "Souse" jured Fireman, and had the Jr. American ports. He saj's B.A. isn't so hot anymore. The police Engineer doing Oiler's work in are beating out a cold war down there. They don't believe in DEL SANTOS, June 27— addition to standing his own love and let love or too much freedom under Argentine stars. Chairman Spider Korolia; Re­ watch, instead of promoting a The pro-American senoritas cannot enjoy the bueno night life cording Secretary Floyd Grump­ Wiper holding Fireman's en­ after ten o'clock. Keith brought back a woman's alligator bag ier. The previous minutes were dorsement, and thus filling out he purchased in Brazil for sixteen dollars. Here it would cost XXX read and accepted. The Deck the watch. Motion under New AZALEA CITY, May 23— around fifty-five dollars. Delegate Bill Simmons reported Business by T. Frazier and sec­ Chairman L. S. Bugajawski; Re­ XXX a few hours disputed on handling onded by R. Elwood to fine any­ cording Secretary H. Hankee. If there's anyone who should write a book about South lines on the dock. The Engine one gassed up on pay-off $50.00 Deck Delegate reported a beef African ports it's "Rum and Coke" Willie West. He just came Delegate, Floyd Grumpier, re­ and turn the money over to the with' the Mate. Ship's Delegate in on a Robin scow from those ports as usual... Stewctrd ported 168 hours disputed over­ boys in the Marine Hospital. reported the Radio Operator George Whale is aboard the "Eva" as the Evageline is time, and the Stewards Delegate, Carried. Motion by N. Bartlett to would try to have the loud­ familiarly called... One Seafarer sure praised the skipper of Walter Makin reported no beefs. stand in silence for departed speaker fixed in Manila. Motion his ship. Several hours after the ship hit Bremen the "Old Motion under New Business by Brothers. under New Business by B. G. Man" was writing out passes for the crew. A little 4hing like W. Holland, and seconded by Del to have the Ship's Delegate that for the boys sure makes them happy... Robert McQueen, Welch, to have the ship fumi­ see the First Assistant about the oldtimer, sailed recently. gated Carried. Motion by J. getting the heads fixed while in XXX Darouse, seconded by Baker, to Manila. Motion carried. Under Brothers, have you ever read those humorous Saturday go into Good and Welfare. Sug­ Good and Welfare there was Evening Post magazine stories about Glencannon, the engineer, gestion by Simmons to have all general discussion on the ar- by the author Guy Gilpatric? There's a bookful of the latest blankets sent to the laundry. britrary attitude of the Chiefs stories now on sale called The Canny Mr. Glencannon published Tougall suggested that all quar­ Mate and his attempt to set the by E. P. Dutton for $2.75. This book in your bunk will keep you ters, showers, and heads be crew against one another. It screaming with laughter all trip. painted by the shore gang. Sug­ was decided that the Ship's Dele­ XXX gestion by Welch to have steam gate should handle the matter as Speaking about good reading—grab yourself a copy of lines installed in all crews show­ a crew's beef and not leave it to the October issue of True—the man's magazine, which has a XXX ers for boiling clothes. Meleca ANNISTON CITY, June IB- the Deck Department alone. One book-length story about the "wobblies." It will give the youngpointed out that the steam line Chairman Paul L. Goodman; Re­ minute of silence for departed timers and the oldtimers another version of what happened leading to coffee-urn in officers cording Secretary Jim Rogers. Brothers. in those days when labor had growing pains... We have just pantry should be insulated. Brother Doran was elected Ship's read in a maritime magazine that there were more ships Ormsby asked that the dogs on Delegate by acclamation. Motion totally lost from mine disasters in peacetime 1947 than in all port-holes be freed. Sugges­ carried under New Business to 1946. Who said going to sea is a beautiful, peaceful, hightion by Tougal to install fan in fine any member $3.00 — to be waged adventure? paint locker aft. Other members turned over to the Strike Fund— i* 3« 4. who made suggestions of repairs who is apprehended bargaining Second Cook Jack Turner sailed in from a long trip to were: Burk, Willet, Korolia, with natives in the crew's quar­ African ports. From an injury aboard ship he was beached in Hibbs, J. H. Ponson. One minute ters. Discussion under Good and Africa and got a raw deal and runaround from the company of silence was observed for Welfare on cleaning of passage­ agent there. Splice your story to the LOG staff. Jack. Other Brothers lost at sea. ways.. The Steward was a.sked Brothers will benefit and be on the lookout for bad breaks they to put out ice cream twice a keep getting hit with threughout the world... The following XXX AZALEA CITY. June 10— Brothers will be receiving the SEAFARERS LOG free of cost week in hot weather. It was suggested that fresh stores be Chairman L. S. Bugajawski; Re­ every week so that they can read what they missed, and their gotten in Port Said, as it is the cording Secretary H. Hankee. families can understand the Union as well: James Parnell of only place in the area where Previous minutes accepted. Deck Alabama, Clive Fleming of Ohio, Fi-ank Connor of South Carolina, such things are available. The Delegate reported coolies doing Dewey Martin of Florida, Michael Motieska of New Jersey, XXX Engine and Franklin Reynolds of Alabama, Henry Coroncas of Florida, Ned STEELMAKER, July 9— Stewards Department was given work on deck. Chairman B. Murillo; Recording a vote of thanks for good chow Stewards Delegates reported Remley of Maryland, G. P. Duncan of Florida, Robert Wagner o^ Secretary T. Frazier. The min­ served. The meeting went on promotions and demotions in Texas, Charles Kirby of Florida, Raymond Clark of Washington utes of previous meeting were record to extend best wishes to their Departments. Ship's Dele­ and James Winderwcedle of Florida. read and accepted. The Ship's the Negotiating Committee, with gate reported that the Captain 4. 4. 4. . This is ilife last lime, we hope, we'll slice Ihe old smorgas­ Delegate reported that all beefs the hope that the new wage-scale did not want to get the radio re­ bord. A steward has told us there was an SlU ship which handled since last meeting have and contract with Isthmian paired, and that he couldn't get served the stuff. The Alcoa Cavalier dished out banquets been squared away. The Master comes through soon. One min­ the toilets fixed. Under Good (smorgasbord style) to 400 guests coming aboard daily to look is cooperating and pleased with ute of silence for departed and Welfare the acts of favover the prize ship of the SlU fleet. For one whole month in orititism of the Captain in giving the crew's conduct and work. Brothers. New York the Stewards department served smorgasbord and draws and penicillin, as well as The Delegates are on the ball, XXX the rest of the crew received same. Wow!... Well, before you ANNISTON CITY, June 12— his habit of sending ship's stores and everything is in order. Un­ take that home vacation or sail out—be sure to vote for ihe der New Business the Negotiat­ Chairman William Doran; Re­ ashore to his fi-iends was disnew ten-dollar General Fund assessment. At the same time cused. The crew decided to back cording Secretary Charles Musing Committee's Report on the read carefully and discuss thoroughly the proposed registra­ the demoted Steward 100 per­ carella. Motion carried to have Hiring Hall was read and con­ tion rules printed in last week's LOG. This is one of the curred in unanimously. Motion the cat-walk, forward,' repaired. cent. One minute of silence for most important issues facing you today. by N. Bartlett to send the Ne- Motion carried not to allow Spud departed Brothers. you GOTTA ST^PYOU WERE our WTHIMTUE CUT and RUN "v'l �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Septenbex M, 194B niE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Brother Says Way To Strengthen Isthmian Town House Wants Spenders, Within Union Is Through Work, Not Words Ousted Seafarer Discovers To the Editor: rest my weary legs in the lounge man, I am in favor of having all and which we worked so hard To the Editor: room and to read. There was We have a new Seaman's. It appears that at every meet­ Stewards shipped through the to win. only one other person doing hkeHall at all times. But should we Ashore, we have duly elected Town House in New Orleans, ing held there are a number of. wise, and the personnel got very sacrifice an even greater wage officials doing an excellent job. which officially opened on the Brothers Who beKeve they can busy walking to and fro giving raise for all ratings for one At sea, it's up to you to do first of this month, with a bang. improve and correct the present us the onee over. clause in the contract? your part. There eilways are Numerous editorials in the local Isthmian contract. ' Finally, they got worried and Isthmian ships on the board — press played it big so I decided When the Union's position in Sure, that contract can be asked me if I was a bona-fide so, see you in the Far East! to give it a look-see. the Isthmian fleet grows more made better. Nobody denies the seaman. I replied I was, and John Wunderlich. Jr. I walked in to browse around. secure that clause can always obvious fact that the Isthmian that at fhe moment was an out­ be taken care of. contract is not up -to the Stand­ SINGING FOR THE PRETTY PEOPLE patient at the local Marine Hos­ ard of the SIU's general drySTEP BY STEP pital where I had been under cargo agreement. But compared A powerful dry-cargo fleet like treatment for six months. " I also to the old "^Isthmian Bible" it added that I was on subsistance Isthmian cannot be taken over is an enormous improvement, pay and could not afford $13 per and be made to run exactly like thanks to the excellent Negotiat­ week for room. He walked the companies we have had un­ ing Committee we have had the der agreement for a period of away with a frown. fortun6 to have representing us. Most of you men who sailed years. Those things come slowly 'SCRAM' sometimes. They come step by "as volunteer organizers during The next night on my way the Isthmian campaign can bear step. After two years of active orhome I sauntered in again, and witness to how hard the fight wasn't settled ,in the lounge was during those years we were i Sanizing on Isthmian ships durchair tiU the night watchman, bringing the company under the ing the big drive, I know that the Isthmian company will not or bouncer," politely gave me the SIU banner. bum's rush. When I remember the millions give us one single contract imof hours of overtime sacrificed Provement without a battle. That I showed him my seamen's by the organizers sailing under was the way Isthmian was oridentification card and a bunch the rotten, finky conditions, I ganized. It was a long battle, of discharges, but he told me he get burned up, I get burned even What makes me most dishad orders from the personnel in more when I see men get up to gusted at some of the beefs is the office. air beefs and complaints to those| that they frequently are made I courteously told him that I Brothers on the Negotiating by men who refused to sail had been in Seamen's Institutes Committee who have done and'isthmian ships during the camall over the world and that this are doing a damned good job,!paign. The organizers spent long was the first time that I was if you will pardon the expres- hours every day for months on ever put out because of not be­ end begging, pleading and sion. ing an extravagant paying guest. wheedling to get guys to sail UNION WEAPON In conclusion, I asked him if Isthmian. The organizers were these ordei-s came from the man­ "Take the issue of the Stew­ called slave-drivers and worse. ager. He said no. ard. Isthmian's own old Stew­ But they got Isthmian, because ards have been trained through they believed that the SIU need­ I looked into the office on the the years to serve good food, but ed the jobs and that no mari­ way out and saw about three at the same time to save enorm­ time union was safe as long as people, one of whom I recog­ ous sums of money for the com­ Isthmian was open-shop. Maybe the song Brother Mickey Beck is singing is "Thanks nized. pany" through strict supervision For The MemOTies," inasmuch as the occasion is the party GLOBAL RESPECT I then proceeded to the Cath- . and economy. to rhark the fareweH voyage of the Alcoa Cavalier out of olic Maritime Club, and told my The company will go to prac­ The SIU earned the respect of New York. Whatever it is. it seems to please the gang around experience, and requested that tically any length to have the the entire waterfront by getting Father McDonough be informed the micr.ophone. Reading from the left. Max. Waiter; Carlos right to ship their own Stew­ Isthmian to sign an agreement. ards. If they could have that For Isthmian, since its founding Viera. Utility; Beck. Wiper; Robert Barnes. Oiler; and Luigi of the incident. privilege, they would go a 25- during World War I, had been Ibvino. Stewards Messman. Confidentially; the song is "Ball Therefore, Brother members, doUar boost in wages across the the bitterest, toughest anti-union C Twine." let this stand as a warning lest board if necessary. This fact fleet afloat. you should walk into this gives us a weapon the SIU can The defeat of Isthmian was a hold over Isthmian's head in any triumph that deserved recogni­ "heaven of unrest" by accident, period of negotiations. tion, and the SIU earned the ad­ not knowing their attitude. LOG should be reaching you Of course, as a militant Union miration of seamen of every na­ To the Editor: regularly again.) Joseph P. Farrell tionality. All of them had heard I sure have missed not getting of Isthmian's rough conditions. the SEAFARERS LOG since PHILLY PRAISED And • remember. Isthmian was moving to Houston. Usually I AS GOOD PLACE not the only enemy. The com­ TO HIT BEACH munist-led NMU fought every keep them for Mr. Ballard, so inch of the way with every re­ that he can read them when To the Editor: he is home after a trip. He' is source at its command. I would like to say hello to on the SS McKettefick Hills in So, how about it, Brothers? all the boys in New York, and Bahrin, Arabia, now, and I hope everjrthing is running Instead of using your voices at would like to send him clippings meetings with worthless beefs, smooth. And here is a little in­ put your voices to better use from tlie LOG that I lliink he formation I would like to pass would be interested in. So I on to all my friends ai-ound the aboard Isthmian's ships trying to would sure appreciate it if you improve those conditions about Gulf: which you complain so much, will send it to me here in LOG-A-RHYTHM BOOKLET? Philadelphia is really a good Houston. town to spend a few. weeks on To the Editor: I have a compliment for the tte beach. I just shipped on Wants LOG For LOG, too. My dad is with the I have been reading the Log-A-Rhythms for some time and the Elizabeth. It was in top- Union-Minded Lady Southern Pacific Railroad. He enjoy them very much. I was wondering if it would be possible notch condition — and most SIU kept reading my weekly LOG, to make up a book with all these poems that have appeared in ships are—and everything has To the Editor: and asked to have it sent to the LOG? been running smoothly. I sure Will you please send the him — which you did. He says I, for one, would be only too glad to buy such a book and hate to leave Uie "City of LOG to the lady whose address that it is the finest, truest, and I believe it would sell on the open market. I am enclosing? She will sure most down-to-earth paper he has Brotherly Love" though! The money made on such a book could go into the General I would like to have you send enjoy reading of the activities ever read. More people should or the Hospital Funds. What do you think of the idea, brothers? the LOG to a young lady who is and progress of the SIU, which read it, then they would know Frank J. Richardson, Savannah a very good friend of mine here. the LOG so correctly gives. how and what the SIU is doing ANSWER:rWe are all enjoying a good is very anxious to receive it for maritime. Brother Richardson's excellent suggestion has been under as B. J. McNally and I have trip on the SS Meredith Victory. Hope to be getting my copy consideration for some time. At the moment, the LOG staff is both told her what a great paper With a full SIU crew, everything is running smoothly with no soon. in the process of gathering together a representative collection . it isMrs. Lee Ballard major beefs. , of the Log-A-Rhythms that have appeared in the SEAFARERS ni sign off now, but the LOG Joe T. Bates. FWT, LOG to date. Some time soon it is hoped the booklet suggested (Ed. Note: Your mailing ad­ wm hear from me again before Everett Washington by Brother Richardson will be available to all Seafarers. dress has been changedr so the Brown Says Railroader Pop Enjoys Log ' 'j'l •' t!- • �Friiiay. September 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG First-Tripper Writes To His Mother — 1 l)ispels Her Fears Of The Big, Bad Sea First Full Crew From Frisco Hall Wben the new Atlantic & Gulf District Hall opened in San Francioco the Watermrn ship Governor Comer was waiting for a full crew. As one of his first duties, Agent 8. Cardujlo dis­ patched the following men to the Comer, thus earning for them To the Editor: the <fistinction " of being the first full crew to ship from an Enclosed please find a brief Atlantic and Gulf District Hall on the West Coast. account of this ship's latest trip to Europe in what might have been the words of a first-tripper. I chose the medium of satire, be­ cause it offered the best oppor­ tunity of representing a few of the better known charactei-s, and because the trip was so routine as to be almost dtdl. Robert Bale Dear Mom: I see by the numerous letters you wrote me, which I received in Istanbul, Turkey, that you are constantly worrying about the hard times I am suffering in my new career. Let me dissuade you. The sea today (so my ship­ mates tell me) is not what it used to be one hundred years ago. The pay, food, and condi­ tions are different. Merely be­ cause I sail before the mast 'does not imply that I work six­ teen hours a day for a slight pittance, and am forced to sub­ sist solely on salt pork. No, things are not quite as bad as that! The food, for example, has variety and is reasonably well cooked; although, naturally. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The men sent aboard the Comer to man the Stewards Department are, left to right, front row— Fred Garrison, 3rd Cook; Angel Pedrosa, Chief Cook; Stanley Holden, Steward; George J. Vesagas, Messman. Back row—A. Quintamilla, Messman; Ronald F. King, Messman; Andy Anderson. Stewards Department Delegate nd Night Cook-Baker; F. L. Serrano, Utility. CORAL GABLES NICE IF SICK, SAYS ^MOOSE' « Richard Carrillo, Woody War­ ren, Walter Orman and others were sick in bed for a few days. "Neil" Sheehan^ 2nd Stew­ ard, passed away at Santos. We have lost a friend ... Dick Casterlin and Little Joe have fallen in love with the same gal and everytime they speak to each other they - practically throw daggers at one another. Dick • To the Editor: This is the first time I have had anything to write about in a long time, so I thought I'd better sit down and drop a few lines of praise for the Veterans Hospital here in Coral Gables, Florida. I was taken off Bull Line's Evelyn at Miami, suffering from a badly infected jaw. I received treatment aboard, which I was told here did more harm than good. But I still want to thank Captain Hendrix and the Second and Third Mates for the help I received from them; although I don't believe the ship is properly supplied to help anyone who is seriously sick or injured. Well,' hats off again to the way I've been treated here, even if I'm not classed as a vet. As for the nurses—they must all be from the local beauty contest. Nothing like it in the Marine Ho.spitals! Moose Drzewicki iWants Mother To Read Of SIU's Benefits To Me^n Page Eleven The Black Gangers on deck for their picture are, left to right, front row—D. £. Adkins, Deck Engineer; James Williford, FWT; John Manen, Oiler; Howard Galivan, FWT. Back row—0. Benoit, Oiler; W. W. Wirando, Wiper, and R. Fitz­ gerald, Wiper. SigigsPsiiPMisss To the Editor: I have enjoyed the LOG so much here in the hospital, and I would appreciate it very much if you would send it also to my mother so that she can read and learn of the wonderful living and working conditions the SIU has won for the membership. Thank you very much. Franklin J. Reynolds Mobile Marine Hospital (Ed. Note: We will be glad to send the LOG to your mo­ ther if you will Send us her address.) Lg^t of all, Ihe Comer's Deck Department: left to .right, front row—F. J. Petitpas, AB; J. Mays, Deck Maintenance; Richard M. Urchuck, Bosun; A. Dalerno, AB, and D. P. Eldemire, AB. Back row—Bob Wiseman, OS; J. A. Sullivan. AB; R. F. Myrick, AB; R. K. Williams, OS; J. A, Urban, AB and Deck Delegate. Mom, they don't make your kind of apple pie. " KNOCKS IT OUT Jimmy Long, our Baicer, spends much of his time baking large batches of bread and cake, etc., though why he turns out so much, I don't know. Nobody seems to eat his corn bread and muffins anyway—except Jimmy himself. Fee-Wee Eubanks would ^ be quite a good messman if he kept his thumb out of the soup. Oth­ erwise, he is beyond reproach, serving the meals on time (his time) and generally acting like a messman should. j There has been considerable discussion on the best methods of • reducing weight. Our two elec­ tricians, "Mac" McClarence and Sam Bailey, both large of girth and exceedingly corpulant, have agreed that dieting offers the broadest—or should I say sMmmest— field of endeavor. Mac has cut all meals from three helpings to two, while Sam has almost entirely ceased eating be­ tween meals. k has even bought a '41 Cadillac and plans a trip to California to .see her. Love will find a way, says Little Joe ... Fred Edgett, Cook, is now in the gulf area. He's planning on an oil job in Arabia. If he does go, he'll be hot and bothered for a long Chief Steward Kinter (they time ... Vincent "Pluto" Chavez can always be seen at the nov­ call him Balmy or Bandy, or elty bar. His attraction is a gal; some such name) is the only crewmember to have gained hers is pesos. "Roogie" Eckenbrecht has weight, with a net displacement joined the Lonely Hearts Club, increase of approximately 15 founded on the Del Norte. All pounds. Needless to say, we are those who have lost their all extremely puzzled over this hearts can become members. phenomenon. No dues of any kind... John So far, however, our pants still Smith hales to go to a hotel fit us, and no cases of malnutri­ and register under his own tion have been reported. name. The clerk always gives During the voyage over from him a dirty look. New Yorlc to Turkey we experi­ Emmett Jones was about the enced beautiful weather. The best messman we ever had. He nights were a poet's dream. I was clean-cut and he performed liked nothing better in the even­ his duties well. Too bad he fell ings than to lie aft (the rear-end for that cream puff at the Avion of the ship) and gaze up into an Club. I hope he didn't squeeze inky sky, which was like pale her. purple velvet sprinkled with dia­ Harry Allen missed the ship mond chips, while all around at Santos and was mighty glad the sea would be calm and un­ to come back when the ship broken, except for the phos­ returned there. He spent a little phorescent wake zig-zagging time in the Gilded Cage—jail away from the propeller. ... I think it's a very good idea "HEY. MIKE" to rotate ihe Ship's Delegate among the three departments. Occasionally, when the wake May all ships take notice, and became more zig than zag, the whenever possible change De-J date's voice would call out from partment Delegates every trip.' ^be bridge, "What's your course?" This is fhe BIU way... "Bull" I and the helmsman would reply, Sheppard is raising hell because "D-d-dead on s-sir" some of the boys, while gassedBut most of the time they had up, speak of Union activities in bar rooms. He's 100 percent » S^y up there called Iron Mike right. If you have a beef take who does all the driving. I it to the Hall. The bartenders or haven't seen him yet, so I guess barmaids can't help you. We he must be an officer. have a good Union "so be a The days were different good Union man. though, because then we worked Perhaps I'm late but I would a little chipping paint. The like to congratulate Joe Al- chipping hammers are big and gina on becoming a father. K heavy things weighing about too, read the LOG ... This is twenty pounds and require two my opinion so take it or leave hands to lift. But it wasn't too it: I believe all SIU members bad after I became used to the should read the NMU Pilot. weight. The reason I suggest this is I still can't get out of the habit because I want all Brothers of nervously looking behind me, to see the difference. You have no idea how lucky you are to half-cxpecting to see the Mate standing there with a long bull be a member of our Union. Read recently where a request whip in his hand. Sometimes I was made at the New York Hall hear a terrible shriek from anto serve lemonade. A few years other part of the ship. But ago the request would probably! gogun Collins assures me that nobody is being maltreated. beginning to see the light... Did Bosun Collins has been very jmu ever find good coffee on a ship? Very seldom do you find!nice to me so far. Every time it there, and it is an important hj. gges me (which is frequenUy) issue. Let's try to improve it...' lie pats me on the back and telb A short time ago I sailed with , » a sailor named Early Pimch. He what a nice kid I am. He was always late. j (Continued on Page 12) . �TmE SEAFARERS LOG Paga TwaHwm^ AnotiierBeef On Seatrains: To the Editor: Brother James Stickney in the Auguk 13th LOG wanted to hear from . others regarding what is wrong with the Seatrains. Well, Brother, I am one of the deck-apes on the Seatrain Havana, and my only complaint is. that I will be so damn fat in another trip or two that they wiU have to use a jib-crane or swinging-gaff to heave me aboard. This is really, a good ship, and an excellent feeder. The Stew­ ards Department is under the di- rection of big "Strawberry Hutchinson-, who is doing a very good job in keeping the boys well fed. and happy. And with H. S. Sinnig (known batter as Dutch) as Chief Mate, and oldtimer Gus Carlson as Bfis.un, the work on deck is aplieasure^ Last but not least, our Skip­ per,, Captain J. J. Wenzel, is also a good guy and rates tops with the whole crew. AH in aU, the whole ship, including all three Departments, operate very harmoniously. Of course, there's one "ex­ ception" (and I put this in quo­ tation marks, because this ex­ ception should not exist). I mean the inevitable problemchild who comes to the ship gassed up, unable to do his work, and gives all hands a hard time. That is, if he reaches the ship at all after being dispatched-^which a few of these characters don't even do. Very often they foul up a job that First-Tripper Writes MomAll's Okay {Continued from Page 11) not a bad lopking guy, too—if you glance at him sideways, LOVE THIS LIFE Most of the boys" went ashore in: Genoa in the early afternoon, and didn't come back until the following morning. (Gee they must do a lotta sight seeing!) Such is the extreme humidity of the weather, that when they do come back their walk is slightly unsteady and they suffer ter­ ribly from headaches and dizzy speUs. I believe that in medidal parlance this is known as "Canned-heat Prostration." Well, Mom, FU close this let­ ter: now, asking you not to worry about me any more. As you can see, I am having a wonderful time. Please excuse the crayon I'm vmtihg with, as. the boys won't let: me use anything sharp! ^ r p,:.: Your loving son, Ely Fridar. SestembM 2A. 1MB '^'"''" some deserving Brother should have. STEADY SAILING Now, to all you Brothers who are afraid of the Seatrains, I want to say this: They are damn good jobs, and they are steady jobs for anyone who wishes such. And I guess there are a few sailors, especially the family men, who have to work steady in these days of highcost living. Before closing, I want to relay a vote of thanks from the whole crew to our Negotiating Com­ mittee for a job well done. We all know that they have done a wonderful job of .securing wages and conditions unprece­ dented in the life of any Sea­ To the Editor: farer. The Deck gang of the Morton This little epistle. Brothers, McCarrer wishes to. express- a represents the thoughts of, a^ .•vote of confidence and a million drunken sailor—yes drunk from thanks to th6 Negotiating Com­ drinking in the pleasures of mittee for a job well done on sailing under, the good old SIU the new contract. We have just banner. Long may she wave! x-ead it and approve whole­ W. Gardner heartedly. Hfere is a picture of •' . . . By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers'? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score yourself 6—Fair, 8—Very Good, and 10—Tops; 1. What is a messenger? 1. Cadet 2. Wiper 3. telephone 4. long, strong line • • ' 2. How many feet make a. fathom? 1. three feet 2. six feet 3. nine feet the deck gang, less the Bosun 4. twelve feet * and\ two others who went ashore for a few. 3. Who is the head-man in the Bottom row, left to. right, Barr galley? and Chips, Second row: Lindigo, 1. Steward Blake, MnCarry, Solski, Jimmy 2. Captain ' Doris and Osmilipski, Shot was 3. Messman taken in. Cuba while loading 4. Chief Cook sugar for Japan. Blake 4. What is a lighter used for? 1. transporting of cargo 2. for topping booms 3. to make a ^ip go 4. for runnihg a windlass little refreshment there. It was Red Gives Steady Of 1l®ssicm To Far East' slow in opening because the '5. What are wooden clogs used Arabian King has to be con­ for? sulted before any building is 1. loading: cargos done in the place. 2. for battens ; Several of the Union Brothers .3. shower slippers 4. to top gear aboai-d went in for. weight- lifting dUi-ing the trip. 1: will say it, •makes you feel better and takes 6. What does Article XXIII (23) Section one (1) of the SIU Con­ some of the fat off' — which stitution cover? many of us could well afford to 1. reinstatement lose. 2. meetings From the beginning of the trip 3; disbursement of funds we never knew when the clocks 4; retiring cards were going to be set ahead or back. In fact, it was not till 7. How many spokes on a ship feaving Yokohama on the way steering wheeB home that it was posted on the 1. six spokes 2. seven spokes blackboard. But even then our 3. eight spokes day of arrival was k^t a mys­ 4. nine spokes tery. We got to calling her the "Secret" Mission San Fernando, 8» What is called a deck-load in , for everyt.ime you asked the Sec­ ond -Mate or any of the officers the messroom? L soup. where we were or when we 2. dessert would ai-rive, you would get the 3. main dish You may have always thought., thO' Smith Brolhere of- answer, "I don't know." 4. tablecloth cougbjdrop fame numbered but two. Not so. says' Bed' Fisher, HOME AGAIN who gives forth this picture as evidence that they are really, 9. When a "piecard" works for a trio. Sporting three-months beards, the "Brothers" are H. We finally made Long Beach the Union- over six months, how Bishop, A. Larsen and A. M. Lorenger. The unnamed. Seafarer I on August the 24th, and wnnt to many days shipping card does he in the background isn't fooled, he knows who lurk behind the Todd Shipyard, after waiting get? the foliage. 1'. 15- days j for a fog to lift. She was sched­ 2. 30 days uled to head back for Yokohama 3. 46 days the 29th. To the Editor: ard Department outside of' Sun­ 4. 60 days days at sea and tim.e in port. All in all, it was a pretty good I recently returned from a However this was easily settled trip though, and I enjoyed if for 10. How many members are trip on the SS Mission San Fern­ at the payoff. we had a fine bunch of ship­ needed for a, quorum in a ando, and have a few things I Three fellows, A. Lai-sen, mates—with the exceptions men­ Branch meeting? would like to get off my mind. Ofbei", A. M. Lorenger, Chief tioned. 1. 15 members We left the Richfield Oil Dock, Electrician; and L. H. Bishop, 2. 25 members Long Beach, on June 7, bound Two fellows were pulled off in First Engineer, wei-e good ship­ 3. 35 members for Yokosuka, Japan. She was Yokohama and Shanghai. Then mates and Union mindedi. We 4. 50 members a hungry voyage all the way. the Galley Boy got blood poison­ called them the "Smith Broth­ ing from a chicken bone sliver The Chief Steward would ers," for they, let; their beards Answers on page 13 make a better "Gigolo" than grow — had pictures taken to­ that got- into his finger. The ship Steward. When Pacific Tankers gether with two months, 22-day- tui-ned around and rushed back toward Yokohama; he was took this ship over from the old "bushes" on their races. taken off" by an Army Air Force Navy on March 15. she was a CHINA'S CHILDBEN i'.escue boat after considerable good ship and fed fit for a king To insure payment, all t|.-ouble in the swells. on the first trip. The second In China, t got pictures of claims for overlime must be trip was not so good. But the Clunese children who live in ' Anyhow, I hope to be ship­ turned in to the heads of de­ third, trip (thanks to this Stew­ pipes right off the docks, some mates with some of this gang partments no later than 72 ard) was terrible. of them iraked, and-- the rest ing again. The Chief Mate was a hours following the comple­ I might add that this charac­ wearing veay little. AB of them fine fellow to have on any tion of the overlime. -work. ter wore a reddish silk .shirt, were living by their wits, tanker. The overtime wasn't As soon as. the penalty dark glasses, a pair of dress scrambling for food and candy, bad for the Deck and Engine De­ work is done, a rec.ord should pants, and slippei-s- all the time. and picking up old tin cans—for partments. be given to the Department We had a set-to on deck one sale, I guess. They were in bad head, and one copy held by It's all over for me now day, and he left me alone after shape, but did iaot seem to be the man doing the job. though, for I paid off in the that. actually starving;. In addition the depart­ Shipyard, and I'm taking a little The Captain, Frederick G. I got another picture from, the vacation- in Los Angeles. I'm mental. delegates should Olansen, wasn't a bad sort per­ docks in Ras Tanura, Saudi getting' the LOG steady at my check on all-overtime sheets sonally, but he had letters from Arabia, of the. new, seamen's home address. 72 hours, before the ship the company to go by, and dis­ club, which was opened on July makes port. puted all overtime in the Stew­ 17. You could get sodas and a James M. "Red" Fisher, Jr. On Overtinie • ' :' �irmJE i^day. Soi^WirilMr 24. 49M $1; JIF MlRCJtS tUMaea Q " 111 H'.ir Ele<vator-Uss Cape Nome Rough On Uncle Otto's Pins new ankles and legs. This is a We just arrived in Glasgow job for a young Steward who is after a peaceful voyage across as agile as^, a monkey, can jump the Atlantic. The weather was like a rabbit, and can run up fine, and all-rum-hounds went off and down these companionways. the ship in Norfolk on sailing He should also be a mathema­ tician to figure the problems of day. the stores. It is a good thing that We have passengers, including the ship is fast and that it will three nice looking ladies going be a short trip. back to England. The crew, so far, keeps the After being on the beach for ship in first-class condition. She two months waiting for a ship, sure is a clean SIU ship, and I finally took another Steward job; but against my will as this the Skipper, Captain Hubbard, kind of job is no goo^ for an is okay so far—but he is strict old man. While on the beach I on overtime and performers. We will make Belfast, Liver­ spent aU of my time on my pool, and Landor after leaving farm in Port Orange, making Glasgow, and expect to be back one trip a week to the Savannah home by the first day of October. Union Hall. During the hot days, oui- ship The Cape Nome is a fine ship was an oven, from the galley except for the Steward job. If to topside. When we got near I were about 30 years younger it would be okay, but the Steward Nova Scotia she cooled off—now has to be on the "run from 6:00 they are calling the old Steward A.M. to 9:00 P.M. There are for wool blankets, and dogging four decks to climb up and down the, portholes. I guess the down. The galley and crew's scotch whiskey will be next! This letter will be in the mail messroom and some of the Store­ rooms and ice boxes are on the before the scotch starts blowing Uncle Otto Preussler lower deck. Quarters for the tops. Victory Smile To Ihe Editor: crew, and the linen lockers are on the main deck. Then there are the officer quarters, passen­ ger's quarters, dining room and pantry on the boatdeck with the Captain on the top deck above that. I am glad that there are no more decks above the smoke­ stack. After this trip, I will need Says Seagoing Rat Is Back, Urges Crews To Be On Alert To the Editor: Here is an article for the LOG based on actual happenings aboard ship: Ever since ahips were built, the "Seagoing llat" has been a menace to his shipmates' future. Union activities and the abund­ ance of jobs, put the Rat out of play for a time; but now that men are plentifiil and shipping is uncertain, the Seagoing Rat is back at his old game—so beware of him. The Seagoing Rat is a member of the crew who often appears to be a Union Brother. Sometimes he appears to be veiT militant; but he makes a pi'actice of cariying tales to the officers about the crew. Sometimes he adds a bit here and there to make the information he is cari-ying appear more valuable. E. K. Bryan tried his luck at fishing while on board the SS Robin Tuxford in Mada­ gascar Bay. For his efforts he Since Union rules prevents him came up with this shark which measured almost six feet long from being promoted, his only and weighed around 200 gain is the small considerations pounds. Picture was submitted he may be given in time-off, or the fact that he is not logged to LOG by a shipmate. for offenses for which his ship­ mates have to pay. , He gets a great kick ottt ^f seeing his shipmates getting fired at the end of the trip whfle he stays on to make another voyage and stool on the next crew. The Rat is not necessarily a company stiff. He is just a rat who wants to make a hit with the head of the Department. He may be sailing in any Depart- ' ment, and since he is a man without pride or dignity,' he doesn't realize how low he is. SMOOTH STIFF Often he is a pretty smooth operator, who keeps on doing his dirty work without getting caught. Of course, no Depart­ ment head will ever turn him in. TWe U/AR'S OVSR. XW BACK! Another Wife's Advice: 'Trust Your Hubby' To the Edifor: I read the LOG with the same regularity that I read my Bible every day. I was awfully glad that a seaman's wife with the initials of E.V.G. comented on the com­ plaint of a seaman's wife in love —which I had noticed too. I am a seaman's wife myself, and the day I received the LOG means a much to me as the day On The Adriatic Shore my JOHN LEGGE Leering, old, and lewd and timeless; Yet laughing softly in an archway. Oh, I'm going back to Trani In a massive, moulded, flowing arch­ When the harvest-moon is waning way; On the Adriatic shore. When the secret, sullen moonlight lingers, Laughing w'ith lusty hungry gladness Full of history, full of time. Creeping slowly through the labyrinth Full of madness, and of war. Of the silent, hidden streets, I Ill Of the narrow writhing streets; Choked with custom and tradition; Where a foot-fall on a paving irtone Philandering men and hidden women, Flies frightened through the corridors; "Surfeited with experience, old, worn-out, Where the tired and crumbling buildings tired. Shine like marble in the moonlight Yet dancing in the plaza. On the Adriatic Shore. Screaming in the market. II Aching, hungry, lusty maiden In the moonlight Towering, arched, and grilled, and Of the Adriatic shore. corniced. I receive a letter from him. The poetry that has been published in the LOG is but the true ex­ periences of some seaman. I like it because it is full of humor. In regards to the Latin Ameri­ can love, it is something like the saying, "a sailor has a love in every port." It's just a rumor! I wonder if Hollywood's women are all Latin Americans—by the way they kiss—I mean. I think that an honest time, and loving husband, who cares for a home where he finds quiet and rest after returning from a trip overseass, is not going to trade it for the kisses of any gal in a foreign port. In my opinion there are many, people of great sense going to sea. A man that lives secluded from women for a certain time needs to be understood more by his little woman than any other man. The feature, "Here's what I tiiihk," in the LOG, shows me what men are by the way they answer the questions. I like the "Seafarers Quiz" which you sometimes imn. It helps as an educational guide for the Brotliers. 1 read evei-ything that tells about life at sea. Give us more of this stuff. Editor, and my congratulations for your wonder­ ful paper, the SEAFARERS LOG! Mrs. Charles B. Martin Other times, this character works more openly, and is often to be seen in conversation with the brains — and even may be seen gomg ashore -with them. It even happens sometimes that the Seagoing Rat may be acting as Department Delegate. The only way to deal with him is, (when you have the proof) turn him over to the crew for pimishment. There is no room on the SIU ships for a Seagoing Rat! J. S. Arzamendi Quiz Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. long, strong line six feet Chief Cook transporting of cargo shower slippers disbursement of funds eight spokes dessert 30 days 25 members ATTENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. �li-:-..' • If Mge Fourteen f.-'i ,t!-. •l , ' !h,. THE SEAFARERS $EAtAREI?^:-HEI?E^RE THE PROPOSED UNIFORM REei^TRATION RULf^ DECK DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Deck Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, ^ qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup / — Day Workers Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of physi< cal defects—such as color-blindness, etc.—^may, upon proving that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter Deck Maintenance Watchman—^Day Work Storekeeper ir^' '' ¥bK » <•; . . Second Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—Day Work Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Watch Plumber-Machinist • Chief Refrigeration Engineer First, Second, and Third Refrigeration Engineer Chief Storekeeper Evaporator Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Croup II Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler—Diesel Oiler—Steam Watertender Fireman—^Watertender Fireman Croup III ,/• Wiper Group n — Ruled Wutch Stunders STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Quartermaster Able Seaman Car Deckman Watchman—Standing Watches The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Stewards Department: Members shall register in two groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available' in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup III — Only Ordinuries On Wutch Crmip I — Ruled Men k:. m Friday, September 24, 1948 LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Engine Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup I Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Electrician Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Steward—^Passenger Second Steward—^Passenger Steward Chef Chief Cook * Second Cook Night Cook and Baker . Third Cook Croup H — Messmen Utility Messman Messman RfAPTHEM Pim5 ffl EM UNDERfWND fflEM.. �Friday, Saptmnber 24, 1948 THE SEA FAR E RS Page Fifteen LO G Trade Unions, Not Politicians, Are Only Hope Loft To Workers '•v By LOUIS GOFFIN It's the Fall of 1948 already to be. As far as I can s^e, the which is the season for political only thing to corhbat lying*politimouthings by aspiring candidates cians, will be to stick strictly to for Federal, State and local the trade union movement' Regardless of the pie-in-theoffices. Again we shall hear the blah- sky that these politicians prom­ blah of jwlitical promises, as ise, and the wonderful Utopia turn $1.00; H. J. Cronin, $2.00; J. M. Bang. SS COLABEE each candidate harangues his that the commies in NEW YORK $2.00; P. Daniels. $3.00; J. B. Cooney. promise, the only thing that R. A. Johnson, $1.00. would-be public. Like all cam­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; J. M. Prohowinik. $1.00; E SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK gives the working stiff a break N. Eftiman, $5.00; J. Mastropavlos, paigns of the past, we shall get Osterlink, $2.00; J. D. Lewis. $4.00: A. Gaycia, $1.00; H. A. Thompson, $5.00; K. D. Thorpe, $5.00; R. L. a lot of promises that never will is his Union. Through his or­ A. Irizarry, $2.00. $2.00; D. C, Salgado, $1.00; W. B. Stokes, $4.00; C. Mavroudls, $5.00; J. ganization he gains in ^ages, be^fulfilled. Ballard, $2.00. SS JEAN LAFITTE Arabasz, $1.00; M. L. Guarino. $1.00; working conditions and th| free­ SS ROBIN GREY J. Conchintu, $1.00; W. Velasquez, I. B. Middlebrooks, $5.00; E. D. Powell, From past experience, we O. W. Guernsey. $1.00; J. Parcolla, dom the working people atl over $5.00; J. Ochineru, $5.00; R. D. Stough, $1.00; R. Muntinga, Jr.. $1.00; J. M. $2.00; W. L. Nesta, $2.00; A. E. Wit- know that if all the wind let Dominguez, $1.00, $25.00. the world are entitled to.| ner. $1.00; T. Marcellns, $2.00; W. S. loose by the politicians in the Elmer Rose, $2.00; N. A. Velasco, SS STEEL SCIENTIST Proof of the pudding is in the Sharp. $2.00; A. L. Ferreira, $2.00;. R. next couple of months was gath­ $1.00; R. L. Stanton, $1.00; H. F. H. F. Bergesser, $2.00; L. W. Singrecord. While the politicians and Srhaper, $5.00; J. Barek, $2.00; T. E. lair. $5.00; F. Pasquali, $2.00; G. Sand- C. Oden. $1.00; G. Meltzer, $1.00; E. ered together, it could blow a Johanson, $1.00; B. Stalsworth, $3.00; the comrats blow off a ^ot of Dyson, $?.00: C. Bogucki, $5.00; S. J. lund, $2.00; T. A. McNee, $5.00; E. large sailing ship around the steam, it's your- Union that gets Contois, $2.00; C. Vieira, $1.00; H. Hern.mdez, $5.00; K. L. Piatt, $3.00; P. R. Perrotti, $1.00: O. R. Stich, $1.00; world. L. V. Palermo,. $1.00. Merey, $1.00; Ai Neckelmann, $1.00; P. Sun Chang, $2.00; E. R. Jordan, $2.00; out and fights for youi- welfare. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS We shall read various news­ J. .Mortillaru, $5.00; H. Plva, $1.00; M. A. Eala, $2.00; A. P. Viera, $2.00: And, so I say, "To heU with H. H. Winborne. $2.00. T. J. Sullivan, $1.00; M. E. Simms, J. Hernandez, $3.00; G. Pierone, $5.00; papers statements condemning the blah-blah of politicians, and SS LONGVIEW VICTORY D. L. Shumake, $2.00; E. T. Kielczew$2.00. the opposition, and praising their the treachery of the sneaky E. Lyons, $2.00. ski, $1.00; E. J. H. Huebner, $2.00; D. SS PURDUE VICTORY SS KATHRYN <• men. The radio will be blaring commies! And a long cheer for O. Harvey, $2.00; J. D. Paton, $2.00; D. Crute, $5.00; H. Thompson, $1.00; A. Carvalho, $2.00. a political tune. And now, for the only outfits that have bene­ T. E. Smith. $5.00; L. Kulakoski, Shelly White, $1.00; G. R. Gonzales, SS ROBIN MOWBRAY $2.00; P. C. Holmes. $5.00. the first time, we are going to fited mankind—the free,- non$1.00; F. Delgado, $3.00: G. C'Rourke, C. C. Gillikin, $1.00; W. H. Little, SS WM. CARSON these politicoes shoved political trade union!" $1.00; J. A. Davis, $1.00; K. Hat$1.00; A. R. Mabe, $2.00; J. Morgan, have B. Harrison, $1.00; M. J. Lohr, $1.00; gimisios, $1.00; G. Walter, $5 00; T. $2.00; J. H. Davis, $1.00. down our throats by television! A. Suurhaskd, $5.00; W. C. Spivey, Karavvokyoog, $1.00; G. Noble and SS LAHAINA VICTORY $1.00; M. Oliver, $1.00: O. F. Martin, No matter whei'e we go, un­ non-members of the crew, $7.50; E. B. J.9 Maldonado, $3.00; S. J. Nilsen, $5.00; W. Brabham. $1.00. less it's a desert island, their Crowther, $6.00; J. D. Lane, $1.00; W. $3.00; R. Barbosa, $2.00; A. Niineberg, SS BRET HARTE J. Dunningan, $3.00; B. T. Williams, E. C. Bainhill, $2.00; F. Fischer, $2.00; A. J. Noberni, $2.00; A. E. ranting and ravings will follow Gear belong to the following $2.00; J. Padzig, $1.00; W. Gleason, $2.00; R. J. Jacoby, $2.00; E. G. Svenson, $2.00; M. J. Clark, $10.00; C. us. What a helluva life is in men has been in the New Or­ $3.00; C. McGregor, $3.00; W. E. Zettergucst, Wamsley, $T.OO; S. A. Presto, $2.00; T. D. Garriety, B. store for us, for the next couple leans Hall for several months. Odum, $4.00. $2.00; J. A. Dugas, $1.00; J. P. $3.00; W. A. Connor, $2.00; R. J. of months! Brown, $2.00; A. R. Hasson. $3.00; Due to overcrowding, the gear SS ROBIN LOCKSLEV Saide, $1.00; C. L. Davis. $6.00; J. C. IT. O. Workman, $2.00; L. Derstler, Mikronis, $5.00; P. J. Stoffel, $2.00; H. Hernandez, $2.00; A. H. Chaplin, Also, this year, we are going will be disposed of if not called A. Myrex, $2.00; Wm. Walker, $2.00; $10.00; J. Mocyorossy, $3.00; B. J. to contend with a third party, for within 60 days. W. Tindell, $2.00; J. Lacaparra, Madadonado, $3.00; R. Jamack, $1.00; made of crackpots and comrats. J. H. Hdrgan, M. Hynds, H. F. Abbott, $1.00; D. B'. Moon, $3.00; $2.00. H. J. Pallins, $2.00; M. Estrella, $2.00; But this trash we can overlook, Hickman, J. R. Movaro, P. • F. SS EVANGELINE J. C. Bernard. $1.00; J. H. DuBose, K. P. Harper, $2.00; H. Goering, $2.00; for we know them for what they McEllerro, R. E. Hunt, D. T. $1.00; W. Collins, $1.00; C. J. Ran- A. Kaden, $3.00: H. D. Fitzgerald, are, and for what they're trying Smith, B. Chaskinc, G. Moore. $3.00; J. L. Hubbard, $2.00; R. Rog, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. dazzo, $1.00. H. Canada, S. W. Crosby, H. $5.00; Phillip Jordon, $3.00; E. Santos, . SS FRANCES William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 G. White, W. Ammann, R. L. $3.00. J. Cruz, $1.00. BOSTON 276 State St. Humphrey, J. R. Joy, P. Darnel, E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 445S R. F. Barker, A. Douglass, L. GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Laronde. For the protection of the MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. J. P. Currie, H. J. Oskes, R. F. crew's gear and the ship's Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Fristoe, E. C. Sheffy, S. Ansley, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. equipment, and for the pro­ GORDON L. GASKINS JOHN WILLIAM SUTTON B. R. Gibson, L. Curon, F. F. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tection of the SIU agree­ Contact your wife at 308 Pal­ Eddie Grimmett would like for NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Williams, H. Myers, C. F. Neal, ment, men standing gangway you to get in touch with him at Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 metto St., Brooklyn, N. Y. F. Starsiak. watches should remain at NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the SIU Galveston Hall immedi­ s. * a, E. G. Fox, R. W. Birmingham, Ben Recs, Agent Phone 4-1083 their post, in the same man­ ately. ALFRED STEVENS F. Calvin, B. Huseby, D. Smith, PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. ner as the Fireman below Contact Leon H. Murray, Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 E. Olsen, R. Hunt, H. B. Hasings, S S S must stand his watch. Gang­ SAN FRANCISCO 86 Third St. Copnselor-at-Law, 141 Broadway, JOE ZUBA H. B. Harrison, L. Fon Joy, E. E. ways cannot be covered from Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 New York. Ames. Get in touch with Aarti Hufthe messhall or foc'sle. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon M. Pitlie, J. Wells, O. Jensen, fai-t, 163 East 122 Street, New Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 The gangway watch is as EVERETT XAY TWEED M. P. Hughes, B. Hemondez, J. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. York 35, N. Y. much a part of, our agree­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Get in touch with Mrs. Ida Radimak, P. Cross. s s s TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. ment with the shipowners as Gathers, Seamen's Church In­ HARVEY F. WHITE R. H, Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 the wage scale. The job is New Receipt Number C-S1874 Your wife is very ill. Get in HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. stitute, 25 South Street, easy and the overtime earn­ Will the holder of receipt num­ HAnover 2-2784 York. touch with her at 8 S. E. Eighth ed on the weekends fattens ber C-61674 please send his Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. SECRETARY-TREASURER St Si' the final payoff bundle. Stick name, book (or permit) number Paul Hall GILBERT GNOR i 4- S" by that gangway when on to the Baltimore Agent, William DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Your mother is anxious to hear M. L. DOBBS watch. Lindsey Williams Rentz. This receipt was signed from you. Contact your Aunt, Esther ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS by P. J. McCann. Kan, New Oaks Hotel, 587 Fif­ S S S Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler ARTHUR S. HUFFORD teenth Street, Oakland, Calif. •1 Joseph Volpian Get in touch with your mother S S S or wife, or with S. Alfred Lund, SUP EVERETT J. TWEED Attorney, Equitable Building, Write to your sister, Mrs. Con­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Baltimore. Important. stance O'Connell, 363 South Oak­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone. 5-8777 PORTLAND til W. Burnside St. land, Pasedena, California. Your to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of S S S 'Beacon 4336 MORGAN R. HUFFORD father is seriously ill. their families and themselves when ashoi-e. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Your mother is ill and wants the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every s s s Phone 2599 SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. you , to contact her immediately WILBUR IRVIN Douslas 2-8363 at 172 Carlisle Street,- Wilkes Communicate witli your atHowever, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Barre, Pa. torneys, Droisen and Marcus, 285 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 S S S Madisdn Avenue, New York 17, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ..... .440 Avalon Blvd. MANUEL NOVO N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Daniel Viamonte, 135 West 72 S S S Street, New York, is anxious to PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION - FRANCIS PASCHANG hear from you. Get in touch with Freedman, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. ^ ^ Landy and Lorry, 1015 Chestnut To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 FOSSIE EBANKS CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. Street, Philadelphia, Pa., in com Contact the British ConsulatePhone: Essex 2410 I "would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the nection with the claim of Paul New CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. General, 3 State Street, Tansky against the SS Lucius address below: Main 0147 York, as your mother is anxious Q.C. Lamar. . DETROIT 1038 Third St. to hear from you. Cadillac 6857 Name S S S S S S DULUTH... 531 W. Michigan St. JOSEPH D. OTTO ABORI RICCI Melrose 4110 Your sister, Mrs. Thomas W. TOLEDO . . 615 Summit St. Street Address Get in touch with Mrs. Lucy Garfield 2112 Mundy, 1188 Sherman, Santa Ricci, 5208 Campbell St!, Detroit Clara, California, and y o u r Michigan. State City family, want you to write. S S S MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square FRED PRIOR S S X Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. GEORGE LISSNER Please get in touch with Rob­ Empire 4531 Write your brother, Joe Lissert L. Kennedy, 715 Mt. Vernon VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No.. ner, in care of General Delivery, Street, Camden, New Jersey, in Pacific 7824 New York City. regard to Armond Driscoll. >1 ——• NOTICE! SlU HALLS r. SIU, A&6 District PERSONALS Gangway Watch Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Canadian District �Page Sixteen T HE S E 4F A RE RS Friday. Sepleinber 24. 194S LOG LE«)$IHE«m THE -^mr£A P/i£A4m aem/zfrm cfPfPi/i MMm£ wmfD / mm/'mfmA m6£^//vmfi Alcoa Effective March, 1944 Department and Rating ¥I W.L.B. $45. Increase EffecHve Oct. 1, 1945 to Mar. 31, 1946 Agreed Aug. 5, 1946 Effective April 1, 1946 to June 14, 1946 5% Agreed July 31, 1947 Effective June 16, 1947 to Mar. 10, 1946 6.3% Agreed Mar. 10, 1948 Effective Mar. 10, 1948 to Aug. 17, 1946 Agreed Aug. 5, 1946 Effective June 15. 1946 to Dec. 31, 1946 6% Agreed Mar. 11, 1946 Effective Jan. 1, 1947 to June IS, 1947 $12.50 Agreed Aug. 17, 1948 $205.00 192.50 180.00 205.00 197.50 187.50 172.50 172.50 150.00 172.50 $217.30 204.05 190.80 217.30 209.35 198.75 .182.85 182.85 159.00 182.85 $228.17 214.25 200.34 228.17 219.82 208.69 191.99 191.99 166.95 191.99 $260.44 $285.44 24i54 255.04 221.84 210.01 210.01 177.47 234.34 222.51 222.51 189.97 294.50 227.50 312.17 241.15 327.78 253.21 348.43 269.16 360.93 230.00 205.00 237.00 205.00 243.80 217.30 251.22 217.30 255.99 228.17 263.78 228.17 272.12 242.54 280.40 242.54 321.22 284.62 255.04 292.90 255.04 197.50 205.00 190.00 177.50 195.25 177.50 177.50 167.50 160.00 175.00 269.50 209.35 217.30 201.40 188.15 206.97 188.15 188.15 177.55 219.82 228.17 211.47 197.56 217.32 197.56 197.56 186.43 242.54 224.79 210.01 231,01 210.01 210.01 198.18 255.04 237.29222.51 243.51 222.51 222.51 210.68 185.50 285.67 194.7S 299.95 207.05 318.85 219.55 331.35 269.50 237.50 218.50 269.50 237.50 218.50 285.67 251.75 231.61 299.95 , 264.34 243.19 318.85 280.99 258.51 331.35 293.49 271.01 220.00 200.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 220.00 205.00 205.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 233.20 217.30 217.30 196.10 185.50 159.00 159.00 244.86 228.17 228.17 205.91 194.78 166.95 166.95 265.75 242.54 242.54 218.88 207.05 177.47 177.47 278.25 255.04 255.04 231.38' 219.55 189.97 189.97 Deck Department $112.50 Bosun's'Mate—Day .... Bosun's Mate—Watch 112.50 Storekeeper AB Maintenance • 105.00 100.00 82.50 100.00 $157:50 $175.00 155.00 172.50 155.00 172.50 157.50 172.50 150.00 ~ 167.50 145.00 162.50 » 150.00 167.50 145.00 . 162.50 127.50 " 145.00 • 145.00 162.50 Engine Department Chief Electrician Assistant Electrician 2nd Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Eng—^Day Unlicensed Jr. Eng—^Watch Plumber Machinist Deck Engineer Deck Eng—Eastern SB Co Storekeeper Engine Utihty Evaporator Maintenance Oiler , Oiler-Diesel Watertender Fireman Water (FM-WT) Fireman Wiper Wiper (from Oct. 23, 1946 to Dec. 31, 1946 Refrigerating Eng. (when only 1 carried) Refrigerating Eng.'s. (when 3 carried) Chief 1st Asst 2nd Asst 185.25 137.50 252.00 182.50 269.50 200.00 187.50 187.50 194.50 162.50 172.50 205.00 205.00 212.00 180.00 190.00 •••••••••• 117.50 127.50 110.00 110.00 110.00 100.00 92.50 172.50 155.00 155.00 155.00 155.00 -145.00 132.50 190.00 172.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 162.50 150.00 252.00 269.50 4 252.00 220.00 201.00 Stewards Department Chief Steward Chief Cook Night Cook and Baker Second Cook Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman : 157.50 137.50 122.50 !.... 87.50 87.50 202.50 182.50 182.50 167.50 157.50 132.50 132.50 LETS KEEP THE SEAFARERS STRONG! h h-vr Jjii m VOTE 'Yf^ FOR THE fiEHERAL FUND AgSE&Smm — » .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. 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 September 24, 1948 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. X, No. 38 Description An account of the resource SEAFARERS DOUBLES WAGES IN FOUR-YEAR PERIOD ITF OKS WORLS-WIDE PANAMANIAN BOYCOTT SIU DOUBLES SEAMEN'S PAY IN FOUR YEARS FLIERS UNION THANKS SIU FRO STRIKE AID IN NORFOLK WEST COAST UNIONS BREACH OPERATORS LINE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY SIU AIDS ILGWU IN STRUGGLES AGAIST MOBS IN DRESS PORT GALV ESTON NOW GETTING GOOD SHIPPING NEW ORLEANS LOOKS AHEAD TO STEADY SHIPPING TRANSPORTATION RIDER ALREADY PAYING OFF SIX A&G VESSELS TIED-UP ON WEST COAST MOBILE SHIPPING CONTIUNUES SLOW,BUT ASSESSMENT VOTING IS BRISK BOSTON SHIPPING DROPS TO LOW BALTIMORE SHIPPING IMPROVING;CALMAR INTERCOASTALS TIED- UP PHILLY SEAFARERS HAPPY ABOUT 2-YEAR CONTRACTS SEAFARERS BUILDING IN TAMPA IS MODEL TRADE UNION PROJECT FEW PAYOFFS KEEP SHIPPING DOWN IN TAMPA TRINITY VICTORY,ADRIFT IN GULF STORM,SAVED BYY WATCH HILL'S CREW STAMP COLLECTING BROTHER FINDS AVOCATION PAVES WAY TO MEETING GREAT,NEAR GREAT ALL IN HARMONYON WALKRMILL:OLDTIMER PRAISES ALL HANDS FIRST-TRIPPER WRITES MOM ALL'S OKAY SEAFARERS;HERERE THE PROSPED UNIFORM UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES TRADE UNION,NOT POLITICIAN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/24/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1775587fa9151b95fe96773583953f72.PDF 267d4059855f662d8e30867cc2d7bc32 PDF Text Text ••'•:••-:''•iff!'. ] SIU Signs 5 Tankers To Top Pay Levy Getting Members' OK The seriousness with which Seafarers view the need for the ten-dollar assessment for the Two-year contracts calling for General Fund has been demon­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the highest wages in the tanker strated by the brisk rate at No. 38 field—with increases running as NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17. 1948 VOL. X which they have lined up at high as $40.50—have been signed voting booths in all ports to cast with five of the SIU's seventeen their ballots in the referendum now before the membership. contracted tanker companies. One From comments heard up and of the companies — Terminal down the coast the impression Tanker Industries — signed its is that the membership is back­ first SIU contract, the result of ing the proposed assessment by an intensive organizing cam­ a wide margin in the balloting paign. so far. Voting began on Septem­ Contracts covering the five ber 8 and will continue until companies were signed on Sep­ October 8. tember 9 and provide for wage The referendum on the ten- As the combined strike and MEBA and the MFOWW were owners originally set up the increases for all ratings, clarifi­ dollar assessment was authorized lockout on the West Coast deliberately locked out by the Taft-Hartley Act as a bar to the cation of the working and gen­ by an overwhelming member­ neared the end of the second operatoi-s who -broke off negotia­ kind of Hiring Hall that mari­ eral rules and, in line with the ship vote at regular meetings on week, the situation was compli­ tions with the two unions, with­ time unions must have to re­ SIU's freight ship policy, will August 25, in response to a cated by Army efforts to move drawing all offei-s after the strike tain their jobs and their con­ run for two years. began on September 3. Since ditions. Th( y also refused the resolution presented to all Army cargoes the Army away. The five companies to sign then, the MFOWW has declared ILWU's wage demands. Branches by 37 Brothers in the Meanwhile, the outlook for an with the Seafarers, and the ef­ itself to be on strike. Port of New Orleans. early settlement remained dim, The strike was first threatened fective dates of the contracts, as 'the, operators refused to deal The restdt is that the entire in June when the operators RUNNING STRUGGLE are Tanker Sag Harbor Corpora­ fui-ther with the CIO Longshore­ West Coast waterfront from the deadlocked all negotiations with The New Orleans resolution men and the CIO Marine Cooks Canadian border to Mexico is the longshoremen. The federal tion, effective September 9; Pet­ pointed out that the SIU's new and Stewards, until officials of idle, about 130 ships being tied government then asked and ob­ rol Tanker Industries, Inc., ef­ two-year contract had set -the those organizations sign anti- up. Some 12,000 longshoremen tained from a federal judge an fective September 9; The Cabins Tanker Industries, Inc., effective pace again for all of maritime, communist affidavits., are on the picketlines and 16,000 80-day injunction against the September 15; Arctic Tankers, but that in the face of the Taftstrike imder the Taft-Hartley seamen are locked out. Inc. (New London Tanker Com­ , Hartley Act and disastrous price Act. The 80 days were supposed As the .LOG went to press. The effect of the strike has pany), effective September 11; inflation ^the Union must Secretary of the Army Ken­ to be a "cooling off" period. been to lay off all SUP and and Terminal Tanker Industries, strengthen its financial condi­ neth C. Royal announced in The injunction ran out Sep­ Inc., effective September 18. The A&G men on the coast along tion. Washington that the Army with the rest. A number of tember 2 and the longshoremen Terminal Tanker outfit operates , Much of the Union's financial would use troops to load A&G ships are tied up in San struck the next day. the T-2 tanker SS Julesberg. assets arc in special funds — ships in West Coast ports. Francisco and elsewhere on the The operators immediately saw Incidentally, the signing of such as the Strike and Buildings The threat was admission on coast. Radio Operators, too, were a chance to wrap themselves in the Terminal Tankers Industries Funds—the resolution continued, the Army's part that its at­ laid off. the flag. They wouldn't deal with brings to seventeen the number and could not be used for day- tempt to hire "civil service" the longshoremen or the MCS, of tanker companies contracted Several issues in th^ beef are to-day operations. It was the longshoremen was an out­ they said, until their officials to the SIU, all of which have economic, a fact which the SIU General Fund with which the right flop. has recognized from the begin­ signed the non-c ommunist been brought imder the SIU running struggle with the ship­ ning. However, the pro-commie pledges. The SIU has fought the banner in little over a year. owners and other hostile forces officials of the longshoremen and communists at every turn Also directly involved are the Unlike the General Agree­ was carried on, it said, and that throughout its history, but that the MCS have managed, as CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial ment, which called for $12.50 fund must never be weakened. Association and the Marine Fire­ usual, to becloud the picture fact cannot be allowed to ob- across the board, except for Bos­ In order to maintain and inwith political baloney, giving the scui'e the economic facts of the uns who received $25, the tanker ciease the SIU's strength against men, Oilers and Watertenders, shipowners a chance to becloud current West Coast beef. although officials of both have wage rises correct the differen­ all possible enemies and ob­ Incidentally, what good the tials in previous contracts. the picture further with phony signed the affidavits. Indirectly, stacles, the 37 New Orleans Bro­ "cooling off period" accom­ patriotism. thers asked that a referendum but no less conclusively involved, To set things straight, the ship­ plished nobody can say. HIGH BOOSTS are the crews of all A&G and be held on a ten-dollar assess­ SUP ships on the Coast. Those receiving the greatest ment. This week the Army began increases are the OS Mainten­ The referendum ballot upon advertising for longshoremen and ance, who receives a $35 boost which the SIU membership is seamen to work cargoes and sail to $220, and the Engine Mainnow voting requires only "Yes" ships scheduled to carry supplies tenance-2nd Pumpman, who is Five more Atlantic & Gulf District contracted operators or "No" to the following ques­ to Japan and elsewhere across boosted $40.50 to" $305.50. fell into line this week and signed the General Agreement tion; the Pacific. .The unions immedi­ already agreed to by eleven major operators. In addition. (The new wage scales appear "Are you in favor of a $10.00 ately leveled a charge of strike­ on Page 15.) Calmar Steamship Company signed a supplemental agreement assessment to build the General breaking against the Army, and bringing the wage scale and overtime rate on its ships in line The overtime rate of pay in Fund?" moved to forestall the Army's with that of the General Agreement. The remainder of the the new contract calls for thf plap. Calmar agreement continues in effect until expiration on April payment of $1.15 per hour to The Army offered its jobs un­ 16, 1949. The wages on Calmar ships are retroactive to men earning under $228.23 per der finky civil service conditions. August 17. month and $1.45 to those earn­ Previously the unions had of­ The five companies to agree to the General Agreement— ing $220.23 or more per month. fered to work Army cargoes for first signed by Mississippi and the Atlantic & Gulf Steamship The SIU Negotiating Commit­ the companies under their old Operators Association, and now the pattern thr.oughout the tee, which hammered out the contract conditions, but the op­ maritime industry—are American Eastern, Atwacoal, Ponce industry-high wage boosts, has erators at this point refused to Cement Company, White Rwge and St. Lawrence Navigation. scheduled meetings with the re­ cooperate with either the Army Meanwhile, negotiations continue with Isthmian, and contracts maining tanker operators and or the unions.have been presented to the remaining SlU-contracted opera­ expects them to sign identical ARMY FAILS tors for study. contracts within the next few By ALEX MACDONALD According to the latest reports, weeks. MONTREAL—In a move des­ the Army was making no head­ tined to change the whole mari­ way at all. On Tuesday the time labor picture in Canada, Army advertised its jobs in San the Canadian District of the Francisco where six ships schedSIU took into its ranks the memfor Army cargoes were tied The SIU produced witness The exact composition of the Last Spring, the NLRB certi­ bership and contracted vessels. ^Pbargaining unit which will vote after witness to show that the fied the SIU as bargaining agent of the Canadian Lakes Seamen's " The Army had announced that the nine remaining Citie.s Serv­ company was raising a bogus on seven of CS's original ships Union, a union organized two it expected 250 job applicants a ice ships is now up to the Na­ issue. as the result of the Union's years ago to fight communist day. The first morning, there tional Labor Relations Board in smashing 5-to-l victoi-y in an FIRST PARLEY domination of Canadian mari­ were 30-odd applicants for all Washington, Lindsey Williams, election held last winter. Meanwhile, SIU negotiations jobs including other fields than Director of Organization, an­ time labor. But the NLRB refused to cer­ met with Cities Service repre­ As one of the conditions of maritime. Army spokesmen re­ nounced this week. sentatives in a preliminai-y step tify the Union on ships which fused to say whether they had accepting the Canadian union Extended hearings on the bar­ toward obtaining a conti'act for were not actually voted or were into the SIU's ranks, Pat Sul­ enough men for even one long­ gaining unit question ended the unlicensed personnel on the acquired after the voting began. livan, its president, resigned his shore gang of 14 to 18 workers. night of September 8. seven ships which were voted In a similar situation, the gov­ position. Sullivan, prior- to his The Army was expected to keep The company's efforts at the last winter. ernment board had certified the trying in San Francisco and in work in the CLSU, had been a Another meeting will be held Union for aU Isthmian ships. heai-ings were directed at ex­ Seattle. communist and official in the cluding Stewards, Bosuns, Ma­ .shortly, but no date has been set Nevertheless, the SIU now must communist - dominated Canadian The only imions actually on chinists and Pumpmen from the as yet. vote the eight new ships which strike are the CIO longshoremen, Seamen's Union. What has complicated the Cities Service has taken over led by Harry Bridges, and the unit because, the gompany said, The two unions carried on MCS, led by Hugh Bryson. Both men sailing in these ratings wei-e Cities Service case has been the plus one ship which failed to discussions and achieved Unity officials are notorious adherents supervisors within the meaning NLRB's reversal of the precedent touch an American port during it set in the Isthmian case. last winter's voting period. of the communist party line. The of the Taft-Hartley Act. (Continued on Page 4) ' Anuy Makes No Progress In Moving Coast Cargoes More Operators Sign CLSU Enters Ranks Of Sltf In Canada I NLRB To Decide Unit For New CS Election �Page Two THE SE AF AHEHS LOG Friday. Septeia)f9X 17, 184« SEAFARERS LOG published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh Ihe 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 Uniform Rules • Two weeks ago, the LOG published the recommen­ dations of the Committee on Uniform Registration Rules. These recommendations are repeated in this issue, and they shortly will appear in the LOG a third time. There is a good reason for printing the recommenda­ tions three times: If they are to be adopted for all ports, they must be approved by regular membership meetings which will authorize a referendum ballot on them. There­ fore, each member should have every reasonable chance to study them carefully before any action is taken. The proposal to draft uniform registration rules for all ports is part of the overall program to streamline the SIU's day-to-day operations for the benefit of every member. At present, each port has its own registration rules, a practice which worked well under the circumstances ofe the past, but which has become a source of annoyance, inconvenience and occasional unfairness in present times. The SIU is now nearing its tenth birthday. Ours is a mature Union, solidly established at the top of the maritime labor scene. The time has come to abolish the looser customs of the Union's infancy. Complaints on the variation in registration rules be­ gan piling up this year. Finally it was proposed that one set of rules suitable for all ports and fair to all members be^worked out. These recommendations are the end prod­ Hospital Patients uct of that proposal, and they were arrived at in tradi­ When entering the hospital tional, democratic SIU style. notify the delegates by post-' Port Committees were elected early this summer to card, giving your name and do the all-important spade work. The Port Committees the number of your ward. pondered the problem from all angles, listening to criti­ Mimeographed postcards cisms and suggestions from hundreds of rank-and-filers can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. of all ratings. The Port Committees made their own recommen­ Stateh Island Hospital dations which were sent to Headquarters. At Headquar­ You can contact your Hos­ ters, the Committee on Uniform Registration Rules sifted pital delegate at the Staten the recommendations from the ports, heard the" opinions These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ of still more men and finally made its own report, the as reported'by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: one reprinted on page 16. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up hy Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. These final recommendations are believed to be com­ writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) pletely fair to everybody. They eliminate the source of Thursday —- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) many beefs. No longer can a man with a high rating NEW OREANS MARINE HOSP. EDWIN D. JOHNSTON Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p,m. RUSSEL S. NEARY throw in for all jobs in his department, depriving a low J. DENNIS (on 1st and 2nd floors.) ^ % rated man of the chance to get out. Yet they are flexible EDWARD D. MILLER SAN JUAN HOSPITAL enough so that no man is frozen to one rating in which E. LIPARI R. SEIJG : OLES HOWELL jobs may be scarce. E. C. SHAFFER A. SILVESTRI L. D. RICKETTS M. EL MOUR This has- been accomplished by distributing ratings I. MONTANEZ WILLIAM A. MILLER into logical groups. To illustrate: Group one in the Deck 1^, a, a, H. C. MURPHY STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL MOBILE HOSPITAL Department includes Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Carpenter, V. P. BALLINGS A. EWING R. ARMSTRONG Deck Maintenance, Watchman—Day Work, and Store­ C. GREENE A. VANELZUELA PETE HENDERSON N. A. HUFF keeper. There is no conflict with AB, which is in the M. CASTRO F. T. REYNOLDS RALPH ARMSTRONG second group, or with OS which is in the third. Ratings J. McNEELY A. C. McALPIN SAMUEL PRICE . in other departnieqts are similarly distributed. A. JENSBY H. LOWMAN A. PISANI D. DeDUISEN It is believed that the membership will find that H. W. PETERS R. L. BARBER T. ZEMRZUSKI B. H. AMESBERRY .these rules are just what is needed to eliminate the con­ L. KAY W. H. NUNN , V. .. W. D. COVINGTON K. V. PITERSQN flicts and the injustices which sometimes have attended J. EOUYEA ft 4. 4^ O. Q. MOUMU 'Our present practices. Everybody should study them W. HUNT BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. F. JACOBSEN carefully to be ready to act upon them. R. L. JOHNSTON E. G. T. FISHER B. HARRIS K. C: CR0V7E : F. B. SHEDD E. E. GROSS C. OPPENHEIMER A. AUGUSTIN GETTIS LIGHTFOOT W. H. PERRY E. P. BADON , B. HUNT T. MANDICK . I C-.T. MITCHELL C. NANGLE J, % f Voting is now under way in all ports on the refer­ R BECKER C. W. HALLA endum for the ten-dollar General Fund Assessment. The BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. SIMMONS P. G. DAUGHERTY P. PASQUALI JOHN J. GEAGAN refe/endum ballot is the democratic, SIU way of deciding t t i H. KEHRLY EDWARD DUDEK questions of vital importance to the entire membership. ' SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL W. T. ROSS It is every member's Union duty to cast his vote, so that' CLARENCE G. CREVIER L. TICKLE C. B. VIKEN ^ ' GEORGE W. MEANEY the final result will be the full democratic expression of T. C. KELLY P. DAVASON , V. MILAZZO — the membership. Be sure you votel M. BYERS I ' P. M. KHEAUBER C. E. WILLIAMS Men Now In The Marine Hospitak Remember To Vote �Friday, September 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS TO THE RESCUE Page Three How Registration Boles Committee Did It's Job By GEORGE W. CHAMPLIN Seafarers Gene Habe, AB, and his, watch mate, identified only as "Bill," stand at the foot of the Java's accommodation ladder loading faod'and water into the junk's boat. The junk's crew and passengers were fleeing to Shanghai from the 'communists in Takubar. The Java • Mail turned over enough supplies for several trips between those points, according''to Seafarer I. H. Pepper who sent story and pictures to ths LOG. Refugees From Reds Get Aid On High Seas It was seamen to the /escue again, when the SS Java Mail spotted a Chinese junk with her flag upside down off the coast between Takubar and Shanghai. It was one o'clock the after­ noon of August 15 that the dis­ tress signal was first seen. The Java Mail immediately altered her course to investigate, accord­ ing to Seafarer I. H. Pepper, who sent in the story with the pic­ tures appearing on this page. As the big ship bore down on the junk's position, the smaller craft put out a boat. The Java Mail dropped the accommodation ladder and the Chinese Captain came aboard. It was quite a story that he told. The Skipper, speaking perfect English, related that he had taken the junk -out of Takubar 34 days before, carrying a crew of 10 and 13 passengei-s. They were refugees from com­ munist uprisings and terrorism in Takubar, he said, and were ti-ying to get to Shanghai. But the junk had run out of gasoline for the motors, and so calm was the air that the sails were all but useless. To make mattex's worse, there was food while the Java's crew and pas­ and water for only one more sengers clicked their camei-as. day. I The junk still had a hazardous The jimk's crew and passen­ voyage ahead, however, because gers obviously were in a tough the Java Mail had no gasoline situation. They could not make to send and the little ship would Shanghai without water, food have to depend on its sails. Meanwhile, those seafai-ers on and they needed gasoline. Nor the Java could be proud that could they return to Takubar, which was not only too far, but they had properly carried out a dangerous spot for any of them the basic law of the sea by re­ lieving the junk's distress, and to be found in. They were lucky that the Java averting disaster. Mail had spotted their signal. I. H. Pepper, better known as The Java's Captain oi-dei-ed "Doc," is a LOG-conti-ibutor of enough water and food to cari*y long standing. He is always alert the junk for several tidps be­ to accounts of dramatic maritime tween Takubar and Shanghai, events such as this one. The LOG lowered to the junk's boat. is ever on the lookout for stories The Chinese Captain received of this kind, and all Seafarers the emei-gency supplies grate­ ai'e urged to send them in. Picfully and headed back to his tui-es ai-e not necessary, but they hungi*y passengers and crew, help. Get 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' port where the money was tendered. • The Committee on Registra- • a freighter Bosun would be via tion Rules for the Poil of New' a Watch AB's berth. No freighter York sat on Friday, June 18, Bosun should attempt a tanker 1948; and the Union Committee without first sailing one as AB, sat in New York on Monday, Quartermaster, or Deck-MaintenJuly 26, 1948. I was privileged anceman. One who has never to be a member, for the Deck been on a large passenger ship Department, of both Committees ought not to sail higher than and Chairman of the latter. Bosun's Mate on his first trip. The SEAFARER LOG of June Comparable conditions exist in 25 carried the i-eport of the first the other departments. Committee, together with editor­ Following discussion, .(Chairman Jack Greenhaw's excellent sug­ ial comment. The Union Committee's acti­ gestion that we recess and each vities were reported on July 30, department separately draw up its own recommendations, was and its recommendations first adopted. The resulting thrCe sets published September third. It is generally understood that of recommendations were, in the object of these activities is each case, accepted by the Com­ to achieve a workable set of mittee of the Whole. Copies of rules on job registration, uni­ these recommendations were formly applicable to all ports. sent to Headquarters, as were Referendum ballot will be those of such outport commit­ used to incorporate them into tees as submitted them. general body of the ShipTHE UNION COMMITTEE g Rules. Then all rules con­ The Union Committee was cerning our bread and butter elected to sit when the recom­ will be standardized, except Dis­ mendations of the several outpatchers' Rules. ports were in hand. All Halls Flexibility in this respect is except San Juan and New Or­ necessary, as both physical and leans submitted recommenda­ economic conditions vary from tions. Fortunately, the Commit­ port to port. Differences in top­ tee was able to hale before it ography and transportation must Earl (Bull) Sheppard, and Cal be considered. Tanner, Port Agents of New Or­ The object of this article is to leans and Mobile, respectively. acquaint the membership with Bull was able to enlighten us the aims these two -ommittees oh the New Orleans' attitude; and—insofar as we were able to and both were of much assist­ determine here in New York— ance to the Committee as Ag­ the other port committees, had ents of our two largest passen­ in mind. ger ship ports. NEW YORK COMMITTEE Other persons haled before us, by both Brother Greenhaw and The Port Committee members myself, on one or both occasions, each aired his particular views. were, as I remember it: Paul All the Union officials available Hall, Secretary-Treasurer; Lindwere haled before the Commit­ tee, in order that we might have ^ sey Williams, Director of Or­ Paul Gonsorchik, the benefit of their views and ganization; New York Dispatcher; Joe Alexpei'ience, and the use of data gina. New York Port Agent; Bob in Headquarter's files. Matthews, Assistant SecretaryThe factors stressed in the Treasurer; and various rank and discusions were: file oldtimers. 1. Protection of unrated jobs— In fact, the meetings were thus rated men were declared in­ never closed to any interested eligible for unrated jobs. 2. Protection of handicapped Brothers. During the period of men—thus, such jobs as Fire- discussion by the Committee of Watchmen and Banana-Watch­ the Whole, the objectives of the men are reserved for men over New York Committee were re­ 50 years old, in conformity with viewed and stressed. The recoinmendations of all Paragraph 23 of the present Shipping Rules; and Ordinai-ies ports were carefully considered, who, because of physical defects, and emphasis laid upon the fact caimot obtain, or have lost, AB that all rules must possess prac­ tickets, have had Day-Workers' tical workability, and be so jobs thrown open to them, pro­ framed as to satisfy the demands vided that they can qualify in of the majority of the member­ ship. other respects. Furthermore, these rules 3. Protection of the inherent American right to improve one's should better the position of the condition. Let me expatiate on Union, not weaken or embar­ rass it, and help toward achieve­ this last. Under the regrettable one- ment of the high ideals of our i-ating registration rule in force ancient profession. As finaUy amended, the recom­ in New York at the present mendations of each department time, it was stressed that there subcommittee was received and is little incentive for ^ young men to study for all ratings in concurred in by the Committee their departments, if, after hav­ of the Whole. ing cai-ned them, they will then be deprived of the opportunity to use them freelj', and at will. Furthermore, oldtimers stressed The membership has gone the fact that a good Seafarer on record to prefer charges never stops studying the details, against zill gashounds and both old and new, of his chosen performers as well as the profession. men who willfully destroy or To take some cases in the steal ships gear. The SIU has writer's own deck department: no place for men who ruin a Bosun who has never sailed a the good conditions the Seatrain, but would like to do Union wins for them. Take so to round out his experience, action in shipboard meetings would have to make at least against men guilty of these one trip as a Car-Deckman. things. The only route to the Bosun's job on a V-4 (Moran txig) for On Performers A traditional sign of distress at sea is an upside-down flag. When the SS Java Mall sighted this Chinese junk with its flag reversed, the big ship altered its course to rush to the rescue. The junk with 23 aboard was 34 days at sea. nearly out. of food and water and completely , out of gasoline for its engines. Its sails were useless in the calm air. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four CLSU Enters Ranks Of SIO In Canada FrfeU^y. September 17, 194» WHAT tTWMIC. (Confinned from Page I) through talks arranged by Frank Hall, chairman of the negotiatuig committee for 18 internatioijal railway brotherhoods. CLEARS PICTURE In making the announcement of the absorbtion of the CLSU into the SIU, it was revealed that the CLSU does not retain AL. CARMOEGA. Messman: E. D. ODOM. Clttef Cook: , 'C its ident^, but simply comes '' '' As far as the Messmen are I am in favor of the report of into the ^U's Canadian District. liiKt the uniform registration Commit­ 5|his move makes clear the some­ concerned. I Ihink Ihe Committee, because it gives men in what rhuddled state of Canad­ iee's proposals are very good and every rating a chance.^ I sail as ian Lakes and deep sea mari­ fair. II is very wise to break down the jobs into two groups— Chief Cook. This proposed time labor. grouping of registration, will , The joining of the two unions rated and unrated—as they have mean tifkt I can ship Steward if was not greeted with applause done. Most of the Messmen who a job comes up, as well as Cook. from all quarters, however. The register as Messmen and Utilities At the same time it protects men CP-dominated CSU looked upon get beat out very often by men the move as a threat to its hold in the higher ratings under the sailing Messman from being on the Canadian seamen and present rules. Under the pro­ bumped by men with ratings, searched for reprisal weapons. posed rules, Messmen and Utili­ yho ought to sail in their ratr In Canada's highest labor un­ ties will have a much better ing. I like to feel that the regis­ it, the Trades And Labor Con­ chance of being shipped tration rules will be the same in gress, the president of which much sooner than they are now. what ever port I pay off in. This supports the CSU, fireworks are If the Committee's recommenda­ uniform registering system will expected when the group meets tions are adopted, men in these insure greater fairness for all un­ cLvssiiications will not have to der our present rotary shipping next month. compete with all other ratings. procedure. , LINES DRAWN yhe communist and anti-com­ ROQUE REMOS, UtUity: IRWIN MOEN; AB: munist camps will draw battle If- these proposals are accepted •I like this grouping of jobs lines and thrash out the matter. for registraticm, especially the It is felt that the new SIU in referendum vote, it will mean • strength will be the signal for allQw«mc« made lot OS unable protection for men—such as me a general house cleaning of com­ to get AB tickets becaitse of —who ship as Messman. It will physical disabilities. Allowing munists. enable us to take the jobs of them to ship as rated day work­ The CLSU gave several rea­ sons for joining ranks with the Messmen and Utility without ers gives them the incentive to SIU. Among them was the feel­ worrying about higher rated work for higher ratings. This ing that the SIU is a stronger men beating us out. The higher proviskm is a fair one and one organization and is reliable, re­ rated men can still ship out in I'm glad to see, even though I'm sponsible and strongly antiall ratinge except these two, so okay for watch standing. I see communist. Also, as an affiliate they're not penalized. It only that the group system is equal-' of the AFL, it is entitled to the keeps them from taking the un­ ly well set-up for the men of support of all Canadian labor. rated jobs and thus harming the other departments, so there This the CLSU did not have, as those of us who can choose should be no reason for the >« : it had been affiliated with the from only the two unrated Stew­ membership not to vote in favor Catholic Syndicate of Quebec. ards Department jobs. When of the change. I can't see where The CLSU's position in Can­ these proposals come up for a this holds any man back from adian maritime had been more vote, I'm going to vote in fav­ advancing. In fact, it protects of strategy than numbers, al­ the men all around. or of the change. though the outfit had contracts DIMAS CORTEZ, Deck Maint.: with four companies covering DUTCHY MOORE, Oh. Elec.: ninety ships. I think the way the Headquar­ One of the most discussed and Dave Joyce, Secretary-Treas­ controversial issues on registra­ ters Committee has sifted the urer of the SIU's Canadian Dis­ tion has been requirement for proposals of the port committees trict, signed the agreement be­ registering in one rating. There and presented a combined ver­ tween the two unions for the is no flexibility or choice for the SIU. sion is a good job. However, I men with higher ratings v under QUESTION: The Headiq^uarters CQmmittee's recommendations for a Union-wide, uniform system of rules for registration were report^ out two weeks ago, and was published in the LOG of September 3. What do you think of the proposals? (The Committee's recommen­ dations are reprinted on Page 16 of this issue to insure fullest membership knowledge of the proposed rules before they go to refei*endum vote.) <a, • iililii WFTU President Calls h Commie-Controlled MARGATE, England — The World Federation of Trade Un­ ions was denounced before the British Trades Union Congress here "by Arthur Deakin, British union leader, and president of the Soviet-dominated world labor body. In an addi-ess to the annual meeting of the BTUC, Deakin declared that the WFTU has been completely captured by the Communists and is being used as an agency to carry out the policies of the Cominform and as a platform for advancing So^ viet propaganda. He charged that WFTU agents are busy stirring up trouble in Malaya and other parts of Asia. Deakin's remarks coincided with the traditional position of the American Federation of Labor which has consistently lought the WFTU and exposed it a a "tool of the Kremlin." " Unlike the British labor move­ ment and the CIO, which have participated in the WFTU, the AFL refused to become affiliated with the organization. think we need further clarifica­ tion on the groupings, especially for the Deck Department. The recommendations say that when men are not available in one group, qualified men in the next lower group may throw in for a job. By this method the men in Group III would get preference if no men in Group II are around for a job. I don't think this is exactly fair. I think in this case the man available with the highest rating should get it. this method. On the ship I was aboard during the past two months this issue came up sev­ eral time at our meetings and letters were sent to Headquarters telling of our views. In my opinion the Committee's recom­ mendations seem to be quite fair to men of all ratings, with the possible exception of the Deck Engineer, who has high qualifi­ cations and should be allowed to register in Group I of the Deck. IVAN WHITNEY, FOW^ As far as Group II, Engine, is concerned I think the Deck- Engi­ neer should come under Group I, owing to ihe fact that his pay is much more than the rest of Group II, I am in favor of the general recommendations for i group registering, because it is a lot fairer to those men who ' ' have all ratings: and at the same , time protects men who have not gotten the top ratings from being , ' beaten out on a whim. I will be especially glad, if these recom­ mendations are ad<9ted, to know that the registration procedure will be the same in whatever port I may come into. JOSEPH DeCABO, Bosun; I like the proposals the Com­ mittee has shaped up. If they are adopted, we can be sure of qualified men in all ratings at all times in all ports. Also they are flexible enough so that you wouldn't be blocked out of a job the way you would be regis­ tering in just one rating. As a Bosun, I could be registered for five jobs in the first Deck group, which is okay. I wouldn't be cutting out any guy that's regis­ tered AB, and nobody registered AB would be cutting me out. You would always know right where you stood no matter what port you were in. We need some rules like these. �•afttottiMfi 17. am TME SE AE AKERS ElOe Page Five Shipping Slows F^r Port Mobile; Meiobership Okays AssessrooKt By GAL TANNER Ore Ships Largely Responsible For Good Shipping In Baltimore By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping is back on the downgrade, but we ;*io expect it to go up a bit in the week to come. We still have plenty of men on the beach, most of them having come in from other ports. They seem to think this is the best port for shipping, which perhaps it is. It certainly is as good a port as you can find if you count those Oie boats, and the membeiwho doesn't count them is mak­ ing a big mistake. Those ships are in every week, and some weelcs there's one to catch every day or sol Nevertheless a lot of men hate to take those ships. Just why, we "don't know. They are good ships and they make short trips. They are getting to be better feedei^ all the time. Most im­ portant of all, they represent a lot of jobs the Organizers worked hard to get. depriving the crew of a few things, notably milk. Quite a wise guy, wasn't he? He will hear more of the beef. We are voting on the 10-dollar assessment down here. Appar­ ently everybody knows what it's for and v/hat to do about it. The answer is to vote "Yes," in case you haven't heard. That is, vote "Yes" if we want to keep our strength. We could get caught short some day and be placed in a bad spot, if we don't have the assessment. Suppose we were lockd out! Think that one over. GIVES ANSWER This assessment could save the life of the SIU on a dark day. Don't forget: We are still in a fight, eve'n if we have a two-year •Bur IS IT For the protection of the crew's gear and the riiip's equipment, and for the proteeti<m of the SIU iagteement, men standing gangway watches should remain at their post, in the same man­ ner as the Fireman below must stand his watch. Gang­ ways cannot be covered from the messhall or foc'sle. The gangway watch is as much a part of our agree­ ment with the shipowners as the wage scale. The job is. easy and the overtime earn­ ed on the weekends fattens the final payoff bundle. Stick by that gangway when on watch. Port 5m Jum Still Malatalns Top Shlppa^ By SAL GOLLS EVERYBODY LOSES When the Union fails to de­ liver a crew, the company takes men off the dock. Each and every one of us is the loser when this happens, as it does on occasions. The company does not exactly love unions. Last week we had five payoffs. To give you an idea, three of them were Ore vessels. The bther two were a Calmar and an Alcoa. In the same stretch, we had seven sign-ons, of which three were Ore ships. The rest were two Isthmians, a Calmar and an Alcoa. What the Ore ships mean to this port is pretty obvious. Except for a Stewai'd on Al­ coa's J. W. Cullen who was a gashound, the payoffs and signons were clean ones. Thi.s Stewward, who caused a. little trouble, cut his stores to allow himself some whiskey aboard, thei>eby Gangway Watch conti-act. , You iiave to keep those companies up to the mark every day. If we let down our guard, they'll jump us—contract or no contract. We didn't win those contracts for nothing. And we can't keep them for nothing. "Yes" is the answer. "Yes" guarantees a strong Union. We have a touch of the West Coast lock-out in Baltimore. The MFOWW and MGS are picket­ ing one ship so far. "The boys in the hospital are doing fine. They are anxious to get out—and vote. Boston Seafarers Are Awaiting Weekly Educatienal Meetings By ERNEST B. TILLEY SAN JUAN — Shipping has been tops here for the last six weeks. We even have had to ship some men on emergency cards because of the shortage of members around these parts. The MV Ponce helped out last week by paying off and taking a full crew. In addition to the Ponce, which belongs to the Ponce Cement Company, we had six Bull Line vessels and a Wa­ terman in transit. The Bulls were the SS Jean, Aifiyn, Suzanne, Mae, Rosario and Elizabeth. The Waterman was the Monarch of the Seas. MOBILE—Shipping was dead slow last week in the Port-of Mobile, with approximately 67 bookmen and 17 permits shipped. We had a total of six payoffs and three sign-ons for the week. This week we lost two Liber­ ties to the boneyard fieet, the Lyman Stewart, and the Isaac Singer—both had been running for Alcoa on the bauxite tiade for a long time. Another Alcoa Liberty, the Henry Rice, is due in today and also is headed for the boneyard. Ships paying off this week were the Alawai, Daniel Huger, Lafayette, Waternian; the Ly­ man Stewart and Isaac Singer, Alcoa. The Wild Ranger, Water­ man, came in from the Puerto Rico run and paid off. ry, Malcolm Cieutat, Eugeitte Morgan, G. flaleel, B. Graham. GENERAL FUND The main topic of conversa­ tion around the Hall now is the $10 General Fund Assessment, and the good it is going to do the organization, if the mem­ bership votes it. In the talks around the Hall, everyone expressed their opin­ ion as being in favor of it. They all realize that, while we have the strongest maritime Un­ ion in the business today, we are losing jobs every day while the ships are being put in the boneyard with a consequent loss of revenue. All of the members know a Union is only as strong as its finances; and they are all anx­ ious to keep the SIU the strong­ est organization in the mai'itime industry. Another topic of conversation around the Hall is the recom­ mendation of the committee on registration. All of the members seem to be in favor of the re­ port. GOOD GREW All were in exceptionally good shape, with practically no beefs. The Wild Ranger, in particular, has a heads-up crew that doesn't tolerate any performing, and has a fine set of delegates. Ships signing on for the week were the Alawai, headed for Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam, NO BEEFS and Antwerp; the Lafayette, for Germany; the Daniel Huger for On the labor and organizing Japan and Korea; the Pegasus scene in Mobile, everything for the bauxite run, and the seems to be pretty quiet right Wild .Ranger on continuous ar­ now, with no beefs hanging fire. ticles for Puerto Rico. We seldom have anything in All sign-ons were accomplished this port that is not organized, with a minimum of trouble, with with the exception of foreign all slop chests checked prior to flag ships. signing on, and all necessary There is nothing new on the repairs made. unemployment insurance situa­ The Hospital Patrolman re­ tion right now. We are still ports he made the hospital and waiting for a Supreme Court found everything in good shape. decision to see which way things The following men are in the are going to go. Mobile Hospital: R. Armstrong, The bottom half of our build­ Pete Henderson, F. T. Reynolds, ing should be ' vacated by the A. C. McAlpin, H. Lowman, H. end of this month and, as soon W. Peters, B. H. Amesberry, W. as we can get started with the D. Covington. necessary renovations and re­ Some of the oldtimers sweat­ pairs, we will make it one of ing out the beach in Mobile now the finest Union Halls in the include E. Goodwin, Bennie Tur­ country. ner, B. Johnsen, L. Cheeseman, Members are again invited to W. Reynolds, L. F. Davis, Harold send in any suggestions before Westphal, James Moore, H. Cur­ we get started. WILFUL WIPER There were some minor over­ time beefs aboai-d the Ponce, which were settled to every­ body's satisfaction. The princi­ pal trouble was with a Wiper wliu was in arrears in dues for four months and all assessments for 1048. This Wiper was quite a char­ acter. He didii't want to pay his dues, he said. To make things look a little worse, ho apparently refused to do his work or cooperate with the rest of the crew in any 'way. SUNNY ISLE BOSTON — The members in and that in the contract, as the We had four days of rain and the IPort of Boston are still walk­ men don't go by it anyway. wind on the Island. However, We have started to vote on ing around with their chest we didn't get the hurricane, the General Fund Assessment pushed way but telling one and up here. When the time comes which headed for North Caro­ turned out to all that they are members of for the tally I think you will lina but finally sea. We're having sunshine the SIU, and add that they have find Boston solidly back of it. again, but this time of year you By the time you read this, we the besT Negotiating Committee will have laid up all of our have to be wary in this part in the maritime industry, which of the world. summer boats for the season. had just tied up contracts that As for shipping — there just Some of Ihe oldtimers around iare way out in front of the doesn't seem to be any payoffs are A. Gonzalez, F. Mateo, L. scheduled for this Port. We Jiave D. Mullis, F. P. Marquez, D. rest of the waterfront. There are plenty of men not had one in the last two Kenney and J. Tassin. D. Trefethen and L. A. "Vila around here who are looking weeks, and don't know of any are going back to sea after coming up. forward to our Tuesday educa­ But never let it be said that five years ashoi-e. J. Dean just tional program meetings. They realize that there is plenty to the men on the beach here are got off the Ponce to put in a not out to organize the unor­ little vacation time. learn—even for the oldtimers There are only four Seafarers jf we are to live up to our con- ganized! There is never a ship jtracts all the way. To prevdht in the area that is not'covered : in the Marine Hospital here now, ithe companies from saying that to see if there is a job to land and all of them look forward to 'getting out in a few days. there is no need of having thisi for the SIU. From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER The Union books are closed at the present time, and will re­ main closed until such time as the membership votes to open them again. Certain permitmen, however, who are helping the or­ ganizational drives by sailing the unorganized ships, are issued books from time to time through the recommendation of the Di­ rector of Organization. It is not an easy task doing this organizing work among a bunch of non-Union men on the unorganized ships. It entails loss of cabbage on one hand, and plenty of headaches on the other. Yet it hn.s its cnmpen.sations. The Union-minded permitman can be proud of a good job done in helping the Union to expand and obtain more ships, which will mean more jobs on the board in the days ahead. And the Union, in turn, sees to Jt that such men, get their books in a much shorter space of time than would otherwise be the case. It is a wise policy not jo pester the Patrolmen by continually asking if you can get a book. They have plenty to do without constantly going over this ex- planation. When the books are opened again the announcement will be printed in the LOG. Keep a close check on each issue. These fellows new holding permits who hope to obtain their books now should contact the Organizers for advice on how to go at a job on the unorganized ships—they will be " more than willing to give whatever advice or help they can. It is best for permitmen aspiring for membership in the organization to keep their permit in good standing at all times, as this is an excellent asset when applying for probationary iiionibership. Here are the qualification.s for membership, if and when the books are opened: First, a permitman must have 18 months paid-up time on his Permit. Second, a year's sea-time as d permitman. Third, a rating other than Messman, Ordinary Seaman, or Wiper. Fourth, strike clearances for all strikes. Fifth, be paid up in full for all monies due the Union. �Friday, Baptaubfr 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Michigan 'Little T-H' Law Ruled Invalid RESTING AND WORKING Strike Keeps . Frisco Shipping At Standstill LANSING, Mich.—The Michi­ gan State Supreme Court ruled that the anti-labor Bonine-Tripp law, know as the "little TaftHartley law," was invalid. The law, which has been un­ der bitter attack by organized labor in this industrial state, pro­ vided for compulsory arbitration of disputes in public utilities and hospitals. It also set" up a sys­ tem of pre-strike elections and bargaining procedui-e for nonutility disputes and prohibited mass picketing. The court held that the section providing to compulsory arbitra­ tion of utility strikes was "in­ separably involved in' the entire act" and that the whole 1947 law —the object of bitter attack by labor unions—was invalid. By A. S. CARDULLO SAN FRANCISCO —Are our faces red? After sending out an urgent SOS to all ports for rated men, the strike came along and really froze things from Seattle down to San Diego. The only things moving in the harbors are the fish and the current. We take everything back, fel­ lows—stay away from western shores, if you really want to ship. Stay away, there's nothing doing on the West Coast! LIT THE FIRE Here in the port of Frisco we started our stewpot the minute the strike hit. It's been kept up on a voluntary basis. The way things stand at the present moment, while the pockets ofj the boys who are strikebound' here may be empty, their stom­ achs are full of Michelet's cook­ ing. . Frenchy feels pretty good about the whole thing. The boys on the chowline are so broke they don't complain about the food. He really feels that his cook­ ing is the thing that's making them go back for seconds. For Sunday dinner he has a "Jake Shuler Vinegar Fie" featured. Here's hoping for the best! VOTING HEAVY Voting has been very heavy. The first few days we ran out of ballots. We asked the longshoremen to release three of our ships which are light, alongside the dock here in Frisco. They re­ fused, on the grounds that the raotJ's Qotso- »F HASTME STRENSTHI «- Norman Maffie, one of Ihe Seafarers' outstanding artists, sketched these two Brothers aboard the Santa Clara Vic­ tory. In the picture above. Brother Wilde, AB, curls up in his sack with a good book and seems to be having a pleasant time. On the other hand. Brother Whipple, below, is hard at work sewing reel covers. He apparently enjoys doing his job under SIU conditions. 3; 4. 4. New York Shipping Holds Steady Despite Trutking Tie-Up By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Shipping in this port for the past several weeks has been just idling along at a leisurely pace — no spurts, no dips, just a steady plod. That's the way it is again this week. As usual rated men in the deck and engine departments find it not too bad, but Stewards Depart­ ment men in all ratings are up against slow shipping. We expected shipping to be ship will go to some other port crimped by the trucking strike, and handle diverted cargo. which has been imderway in this We explained our position to city for the past two weeks but, the longshoremen. We are an for some unknown reason, ship­ East Coast outfit and not on ping hasn't been affected to any strike—yet our ships were be­ degree, as far as we can deter­ ing tied up here, while West mine. Coast ships were sailing on the In fact, the number of ships East Coast with crews from the hitting this port in transit has striking Unions, We felt this increased. The Teamsters are , was unfair to us. out for increases up to 25c an hour, plus fringe benefits. The NO DICE best the trucking concerns offer After the first refusal it was is a 15c boost with no extras. again referred to a West Coast Committee of strikers, who also On the payoff parade we handled the usual number of turned us down. neat ones. Waterman ships in H. Hoover, Wiper on the Steel i port were the Currier and City Inventor, had a furmy experi­ of Alma. The Stockton, a freight ence with the Chief Engineer. ^ip, was in for Carras, and the He sounded fuel tanks from ten Steel Maker was paid off for in the morning until eleven Isthmian. o'clock at night, at which time the Chief knocked him off stat­ Bull Line sent the Angelina, ing that he would buy him a Emilia and Cornelia. The last mentioned will be around beer and square things up. awhUe, until she gets cargo com­ The Chief felt so hurt when, mitments. Hoover turned in for overtime for doing the work, that he The week's payoffs were also wouldn't buy any beer. bolstered by the arrival of the Marine Star and Robin Hood for the Robin Line, and the Alger for South . Atlantic. Not a bad bunch of ships for the week, and all of those mentioned gave the Patrolmen easy times. ^ is the duty of all of us to live up to that contract. We can't scream "contract violation" to the company, if our hands are not clean. ALL WENT WELL In connection with this, the standing of gangway watch is a contractual obligation. It's not a concession to the shipowner—it is a shipboard job we won after a lot of wrangling. It is just as much a part of a deck man's job as that of the fireman, who must stand watch below. Gangway watches give the deck men a chance to increase their earnings a great deal, thanks to the weekend overtime. The same was true on the signon front, wherein all went well. Several "in transits" hit port and called for men, which ser^'es to boost the shipping figures. Now that the shipping picture is spotty and companies are lay­ ing off crews for lack of cargo, it is a good idea for crewmen to get a statement from the ship's Skipper attesting to the fact that they were laid' off and did not quit. This is especially true of Waterman ships. H a man is forced to leave a ship due to the company's de­ cision, a statement to that fact will expedite his application for unemployment pay. If the statement is not received, the company will claim he quit the ship. Pi-otect yourself and cut the red tape right on the ship before the payoff. Just a word or two on the new contracts and gangway watches: When the new agreements with the operators were submit­ ted to the membership for ratifi­ cation, the men voted to accept the new set-up. By this they didn't only agree to the new wage boosts, but they also agreed to abide by all the other clauses and provisions. It TOOSTS EARNINGS X'A^ <5AM<&WAY WATC+t./ watches are stood is right at the gangway proper. It's the watch's job to check all persons boarding the ship and protect the ship's property as well as his own personal ef­ fects. A crew can never feel its gear is secure if a gang of foulups are standing gangway watches. It's your job, so do it in SIU style. I'll sign off after a word on missing ship: I don't have to impress on anyone the importance of making a ship, once dispatched. It's no joke during these days of tough shipping to learn that a man has missed a ship and the ship has sailed short. Undoubtedly, several men wanted that job and would have stuck with it, but it wa» lost due to the antics of one char­ acter who didn't know what time it was. CHECK THE BOARD SO there is no reason for feeling put out when your time comes. On some ships it has been found that the men think gang­ way watch can be stood from a seat in the messroom or while flopped on their sacks. The only place I know of where gangway It is up to each man to check the sailing board before heading ashoi-e. No lame excuses about the ship leaving early will be listened to. If the rest of the crew made it in time, the blame is yours, not the sailing board's. Here's an afterthought, sug­ gested by the cool weather here in New York. If it is cold aboai'd your .ship and the heat is not on, notify the Union Hall as soon as possible. This was. the cause of many beefs last winter and we want to nip them in the bud this season. �t'tlday, 8»tfieittber 17, lUB T H E S'E A^ F A R E HS L O G Pa^d SeT«n * Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief SAN JUAN — Chairman, S. Colls 21085; Recording Secretary, R. V. Ortis, 6141; Reading Clerk, A. P. Je'^sen, 21100. New business of other Branches read and accepted. The Agent reported that he had had the cooperation of the members in filling the shoregang jobs that had come in during the last four weeks. He pointed out that some 300 jobs had been involved, and that the ships' officers had been pleased with the showing of the Union. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report was posted. The Resolution from New Orleans for a $10 General Fund Assessment was read and carried by a hand vote. Motion to send a letter to the SecretaryTreasurer explaining the need for a new Hall in Puerto Rico. Amended that when such a Hall is obtained that it be fixed up to the standard of other SIU Halls. CaiTied. One minute of silence was observed for de­ parted Brothers. _ Under Good and Welfare the membership ex­ pressed their pleasure with the way things were running in the Port. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. with 31 full books, and 14 permits present. t X t BALTIMORE ^ Chairman, A1 Stansbury, 4883; Recording Sec­ retary, Ben Lawson, 894; Read­ ing Clerk, Dolar Stone, 1986. A&6 Shipping From Aug. 24 To Sept 7 PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans.T^...; Galveston San Juan San Francisco GRAND TOTAL .". , , REG. DECK REG. ENG. 35 166 37 116 142 20 14 208 174 62 28 23 154 25 101 85 7 19 244 128 47 25 28 86 168 -v 488 28 90 74 291 64 291 4 31 12 45 227 679 156 458 25 134 18 71 (No shipping due 10 10 168 132 43 44 125 116 25 22 15 9 9 9 66 62 145 116 66 62 36 20 to strike.) 1,002 858 804 708 Tampa building in top shape. Agent repoi-ted, and other unions were sending congratulations on its excellence. Photographers making official shots of building inside and out. Tampa financial report. accepted. Under Good and Welfare, several Brothers hit deck to express enthusiasm for proposed assessment now being voted upon. Suggested Agent go to Miami to vote members there. Minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. 150 members present. ^ & GALVESTON — Chairman, Keith Alsbp, 78511; Recording Secretary. Jack Kelly, G-10; Reading Clerk, W. R. Brightwell. 7279. The following members Were Obligated: C. Mecum, W. Ragauski, W. Cally, L. Spivey, W. Nel­ Galveston minutes and finan­ son, S. Mills, George W. Martair, Roy W. Burkitt. The Baltimore cial report read, and approved. minutes and financial report of Secretary-Treasurer's report and Headquarters' report read and approved. Minutes of other Branches read and accepted. Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher made reports Which were ap­ proved. Dispatcher said 134 men had registered in two-week period and that 171 had shipped. Communication from Headquar­ August 25 were read and a^ ters record regarding social reg­ cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's ister read and accepted. Minute weekly financial report of August of silence for departed Brothers. 28 was accepted. New Business Meeting adjourned with 55 mem­ of Branch meetings was read bers present. and accepted. The Agent and XXX Patrolmen made their reports SAN FRANCISCO — Chair­ and were accepted. The Dis­ man, William McKay, 8; Reading patcher reported 291 registered, Clerk, C. W. Cothran, 50317; and 334 shipped. The meeting Recording Secretary, A1 Bern­ stood in silence for one minute stein, 21065. in memory of olir departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare, a number of Brothers spoke on the $10 General Fund Assessmentj pointing out that it was-a good thing for the Uiiion. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8:30 P. M. with 350 members present. S" J/ 4'. TAMPA — Chairman, J. L. Jones, 2898; Reading Clerk, A. J. Baker, 32313; Recording Secre­ tary, M. Franggos, 31884. Previous minutes read and ap­ proved. New business of other Branches Tead and accepted. Acropted communication from Ne­ gotiating Committee with vote of thanks and Confidence. Secre­ tary-Treasurer's report rea& and approved. Jde Wread, A. Swensott and N. Ellis elected to serve as a Balloting Committee. Dis­ patchers report, revealing slow state of shipping, accepted. Agent reported shipping to be poor for two weeks past with the "outlook not very bright. However, Agent said, three ships were due in and two of them already had asked for replace­ ments. There might be even more replacements, he added. I tugboats, and 5 standbys, for a grand total of 422 shipped. The Secretary-Treasurer's report was accepted. The following mem­ Obligated: W. B. SHIPPED TOTAL bers were STWDS. SHIPPED Gates, V. D. Bruhnell, A. R. Faclane, W. P. Hopkins, E. Cain, 8 ' 28 J. P. Shaughnessy, V. H. Sand­ 132 432 ers, J. B. Gunter, F. G. Hays. 31 118 The meeting stood one minute iv> 93 334 silence for departed Brothers 25 72 Meeting adjourned 8:50 P. M 6 30 with 340 present. 7 25 XXX 48 176 MOBILE — Chairman, J. "Mor­ 153 414 rison. 24213; Reading Clerk, H. 43 171 J. Fischer, 59; Recording Secre­ .25 81 tary, L. Lord, 192. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED PECK 2,664 getting us the best contract and highest wages in the industry. Under Good and Welfare several Brothers asked if it would be feasible to open an A&G Hall in Honolulu* Minute of silence was observed for departed Brothers. 4> 4> 4< SAVANNAH—Chairman, Billy Harrison, 36878; Recording Secre­ tary, S. J. Colcock, 38407. Branch minutes having New Business read and accepted, Agent Charles Starling reported that shipping was fair, and ex­ pected to pick up in the next SHIPPED ENG. 602 571 1,881 curred with. The Agent was in­ structed to see that the fine was « paid. A Balloting Committee for the General Fund Assessment was elected from the floor. Brother Antonio Collello was obligated. The membership ob­ served one minute's silence for departed Brothers. Under New Business a motion carried to raise the Hospital benefits from $3 to $5. Motion made to have the Agent purchase the rotary converter motor now on trial for the loudspeaker, at the price of $50. Carried. Motion carried to ask the Secretaiy-Treasurer to meet with the Alcoa SS Com­ pany in regard to men shipped from Boston to Canada not re­ ceiving subsistance money for the tt-ip. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. with 80 book men present. New Business of Branches read and accepted. The report froih Headquarters was read and ac­ cepted. The Resolution froih New Orleans on the $10 General Fund Assessment i-ead for the second time and accepted. The Agent's verbal report was made and accepted. A motion was made under New Business that the Secretary-Treasurer be asked to come to Mobile for the pur­ pose of helping plan the renova­ tion and alterations of the build­ ing, which the SIU owns, and which we are to take full posses­ sion of by the end of the month. Under discussion it was brought out that in the past he had .played a part in helping plan the renovations and alterations of SIU Halls in various ports and that his experience would be of great help to us in planning our Hall. Carried unanimously. Patrolmen Jordan, Morris, and Morrison made their reports, which were accepted. The Dis­ patcher reported 679 registered and 176 shipped. There was dis- two weeks. He paid off the Wil­ liam Carson, Alexander Clay, XXX Dorothy, and Cape Race with NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, only minor beefs. It was the Johnny Johnston, 53; Recording Dorothy's last run into this Port. Secretary, Herman Troxclair, The tanker New London took a 5743; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ few replacements in Jackson­ phens, 76. ville. The Secretai-y-Treasurer's report and his financial report The New Orleans financial re­ were accepted. Barry B. Tippins, ports of Aug. 28, and Sept. 4, and Marvin Oliver, James H. Manucy the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ were obligated. Under Good cial report of Aug. 21 were read and Welfare there was discussion and accepted. The minutes of cussion under Good and Welfare on« placing a coca cola machine Branches holding New Business about the Doorman. Agent Tan­ in the new Hall when everything were read and accepted. The ner informed the members that is straightened out and hanging Agent reported the affairs of the all Doormen are to bo eliminated curtains. Meeting adjourned at Port were in good shape. There in all ports. Meeting adjourned were ten payoffs and four sign at 8:30 with 249 members 7:30, P. M. ons in the past two weeks. He present. XXX XXX BOSTON — Chairman, H. J. reported on the special Agents PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Cashman, 40363; Reading Clerk, Conference. Over the weekend E. B. Tilley, 75; Recording Sec­ someone burglarized the Hall L. A. Gardner. 3697; Reading and stole money froni the ma­ Clerk, D. C, Hall, 43372; Record­ retary, L. N. Johnson, 108. New Business of Branches chines. It was recommended ing Secretary, G. H. Seeberger, holding meetings was read and New Business of Branch min­ that the tenants who are renting 6932. accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ utes read and accepted. The the old Hall be allowed to re­ New Business of Branches urer's report was accepted. The Agent took the deck to tell the pair the roof and deduct the Agent reported on the recent membership of the program costs from the rent. The Agent holding meetings was read and Agents Conference in New York drawn up at the Emergency recommended that a committee accepted. Special meetings min­ and the currCht West Coast Agents Conference in New York be elected right away to start utes from New Yoi-k, Baltimore, watei-fz-ont situation. Accepted. the preceeding week, and asked balloting on the $10 General New Orleans, Norfolk, and San The Branch financial report was that the Port of Boston go- all Fund Assessment, and he urged Fvancisco were read and ac­ accepted. A communication from out to see that this policy is the membership to vote yes in cepted. Great Lakes and SUP The Agent the Mayor of San Francisco re­ lived up to. He stated that the order to build up the Union for minutes w^ere filed. garding the status of seamen in educational program for the men the tough times ahead. It was reported that shipping had been the draft Was accepted and filed. on the beach would start Tues­ pointed out that employees of fair for the past two weeks. He A wire from the Twin Falls Vic­ day, September 14, and would the Crescent Towing and Wreck­ gave the membership a report on tory was filed until the 'ship re­ continue every Tuesday from ing Company are out on strike, the Agents Conference, which he turns. Under New Business a then on. All hands Were asked and the Agent asked the mem- attended in New York the pre­ vious week, and explained the tp be on hand. He asked the various subjects discussed. Also membership to Cooperate in try­ he gave the membership the new ing to land jobs on the unor­ SIU policy of economy and ex­ ganised ships. The Dispatcher plained that in line with this, reported 86 registered, and 28 the Port of Philadelphia was lay­ motion earned to ask the Secre­ shipped. The report from Head­ ing off one Patrolman, and one tary-Treasurer for financial as­ quarters to the membership, the bership to be ready, willing, and stenographer-secretary. There able to help these Brothers in Financial sistance in taking care of lodging Secretary-Treasurer's was no New Business. The Secfor strike-bound A&G men on Report for Weeks ending Aug. 21, the Marine Allied Division if retaiy-Treasurer's financial re­ they should have to call on us the beach in Frisco. Under dis­ and 28, and the SIU A&O Ne­ port, the Secretary-Treasurer's cussion it was .pointed out that gotiating Committee's Report for help. The Agent's report report to the membership, and self-supporting stewpot has were read and accepted. Com­ was concurred in unanimously. the membership, and the Patrol­ Deen going full blast since the munication from Brother N. The Dispatcher reported 458 reg­ man's report were all accepted. first of the week. Motion was Foster, regarding $50 fine put on istered, and 414 shipped. In The Dispatcher i-eported 90 regmade to give the Negotiation him for missing the SS Yar­ addition there were 22 men (Continucd on Page 15) ' Committee a vote of thanks for mouth was read and non-con- shipped on lay-up jobs, 25 on �Pag* Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 17, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fund Enables Sea Trader Stowaway Wins Support Crew-Officer Bishop To Reach III Mother Of Crew; Topside Takes Dim View Tlianks to the complete co- fund and offered their sympathy to Brother Bishop in his hour of When the crew of the SS Sea nia or somewhere ^else, Boyne 1933. Boyne was only 16 then, operation of the entire crow— grief. Trader found a stowaway on the offered to go bond for him to and things were tough every- both unlicensed and topside, less way back from Naples to New the time of $500 with the immi- where in 1933 which was just one—Seafarer Chiles J. Bishop NOT TYPICAL York, they opened their hearts gration people, but nothing came about the low point of the de- was able to leave his ship in The Third Mate reports in his to the scared, skinny kid who" of his proposition. Whether he pression. Georgetown, British Guiana and j letter, signed by the entire un­ just wanted to get somewhere has been s^nt back or not He was sitting on a Sydney fly to the bedside of his dying licensed crew, that the men re­ Boyne doesn't know. a kid might have a chance. dock watching a rusty British quest that the story be printed mother, so reports the ship's Third All the unlicensed men chip­ Talking freely through Sea­ tramp load grain. The way in the LOG so that it will be ped in to get the kid in good farer "Blackie" Mancino, whose things were, he had nothing to Mate in a letter to the LOG. shape as long as he was aboard knowledge of the Italian lang­ lose. He didn't know where the Bishop received word of his known that the Junior Third's and for the future, according to uage came in handy, the kid re­ bucket lyas going, but he stowed action does not typify that of vealed that this was his second away on her. The ship went to mother's critical condition while Frank Boyne, AB. .ship's officers in general and First the boys fed the young attempt to reach America. The Wales by way of South Africa the ship was anchored in -the Italian some of the good food first time he had stowed away jand Boyne was signed on as an British Guiana port and imme­ those of the Alcoa Pointer in that's found on SIU ships. Then aboard one of the American Ex­ OS in - Durban. diately was given permission to particular. they rigged him up SIU style port ships contracted to the pay off. Bishop, however, did In closing the Mate expres.sed Ho has seen a lot of blue wa­ from the slopchest. As a result, NMU, but was put off at Gibral­ not have enough wages due him the opinion of the entire crew the kid put on about 10 badly tar. On the NMU vessel he had ter since and he sailed under to make the trip, so a collection needed pounds and took great worked the ship, but been put several flags before coming was taken up among the ship's when Bishop departed. "It is with sincere regret that we part delight in wearing each change on rations. On the SIU ship he aboard SIU ships during the crew. war. He says that the memory of of his new clothes including his ate the regular meals. that English freighter really All men aboard, from the Cap­ with a good shipmate under such white Seafarer's cap. His grati­ DUCKED GUIDE sorrowful circumstance. Our tude was heartwarming, says The Sea Trader had come in­ makes him appreciate SIU con­ tain down—excepting the Junior Third Mate—conti-ibuted to the deepest sympathy goes to him." Boyne whose sympathy for the to Naples for orders after carry­ ditions. desperate lad was enhanced by ing a cargo of surplus Army an experience of his own 15 trucks, clothes and other sup­ years before. plies — but not arms —r to Tel The Skipper, however, failed Aviv in Palestine, now more to share the crew's feelings for properly caUed Israel. Tel Aviv's There's plenty of beer aboard the stowaway. First off, he tried modern character greatly im­ for the crew of the SS Alcoa to sign the lad on to work in pressed Boyne who never had Clipper, now sailing out of New Orleans, since the boys and competition with the SIU crew­ been there before. men and perhaps chisel a little At fii'st the Israelis refused to girls—bought an electric cold-box overtime. Naturally, the Seafar­ permit the Sea Trader's crew to to keep it in. ers refused to allow any such come ashore at all. But after a Previously the crew members goings-on as that, but they were couple of days, the authorities were allowed ,a little beer of happy to pay the kid to do their relented. However, they provid­ their own, but since they could laundry and similar services. ed the crew with a "guide" who use only a corner of the crew's ice-box, most of which had to FAT KITTY had a tough time. The night before they reached Taking care of two dozen Sea­ be reserved for food, there was New York, the unlicensed men farers proved to be too much a limit to what they could carry. tossed $150 into a kitty to take for one bewildered guide. First "Frenchy" Blanchard, who re­ care of the kid. However, Boyne Boyne and Mancino, and then ported the pmchase to the LOG, reports that, anticipating that the rest got away from him by wrote "Beer on this ship is here the immigration authorities ones and twos—and everybody to stay." He said that Brother v/ould send the youngster back had a most pleasant time. Many Vic Moriana, Storekeeper, had to Naples, the Seafarers with­ of the boys ended up at the been put in charge of dispensing held some of the cash to be sent beach for a dip in the Mediter­ the beer, and that Vic was doing directly to Italy. No donations ranean. fine job. Everybody got came from topside. Boyne's own sympathy for the enough, he said, but nobody got Believing that there might be Neapolitan stowaway was based too much. some chance-of sending the boy on the memory of stowing away What made the cold-box pos­ to work in the fields in Califor-' himself in Sydney, Australia, in sible was the "ship's treasury" Their faces wreathed in smiles, Frenchy Blanchard and maintained by the Clipper's Vic Moriana stand proudly by the beer box purchased by the crew. Sister Magge Greenberg, Alcoa Clipper crew to insure a steady supply of "cool ones." the Clipper's smiling Stewardess keeps the fund, and keeps it at $200 all the time. It was Magge who disbui-sed the dough for tlie box, but she makes no disburse­ ments that fail to qualify as Union welfare. Because they-have the box, the Clipper crew now can cany 100 cases of beer on each run to the Islands. The cool brown stuff comes in mighty handy after a day's work 'in the Caribbean. The cold-box for the crew'.s own beer is symbolic of the con­ stant improvement in conditions aboard SIU passenger ships. The crew of the Alcoa Cavalier has a record-player and a public ad­ dress system. Similar advances have been registered on other passenger ships, largely through ships' funds. Incidentally, Magge Greenberg, What the handshaking was all about wasn't mentioned in who administers the , Clipper the letter accompanying the pictures. Maybe it's just an fund with great efficiency, broke excuse'tor a picture. Anyway. Frenchy Blanchard says these into the LOG recently when an account appeared of the help she Seafarers aboard the Alcoa Clipper wanted to see their "mugs" "Blackie" Mancino (left) and Frank Boyne pose for a rendered the surgeon who re­ in the LOG. H'yar" they is! Lett to right—A1 Mautfray, 2nd picture at sea during the SS Sea Trader's recent trip to moved a crewman's appendix. Electrician: Frenchy Blanchard, Bosun's Mate; Baldie Ballinger, Palestine. These Brothers and their shipmates, through their Sister Greenberg is always Quartermaster, and O'Leary. Photos by Magge Greenberg, kindness, won the warm gratitude of a hungry young stow­ around when there's something away who came aboard in Naples. Stewardess. to be done. Crew's Cold Box Serves Suds To Cool Heads §• �Friday, September 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings SIU. Motion carried to have all SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. Delegates and Chief Cook F. June 28—Chairman J. ChermosiAvery. Ordinary Pitts, and Car no; Recording Secretary Bob Deckman J. J. Word who wit­ Burns. Minutes of previous' nessed the fight in which the meeting were read and accepted. Radio Operator Mendel Goldberg Stewards Delegate asked that put Ordinary Seaman George men remove their cots from deck Weldon in the hospital at Texas before getting in to port. He City on hand when an investi­ asked that men in Stewards De­ gation is made in New York. partment get their time-off There were motions on cleanli­ squared away. Motion carried ness of the ship, and the placing tmder New Business regarding of jacks on main deck to prevent cleanliness of toilets. Under falling. One minute of .silence Good and Welfare it was de­ for Brothers lost at sea. cided that the^card players clean the messhall after they finish, or XXX pay the Messman to do it. One what the score is. Under Good and Welfare, a vote of thanks ANNISTON CITY. June I— minute of silence for Brothers ^HIS WEEK, ONJ PAGE 16, THE LOS was given the Steward Depart­ Chairman William Doran; Re­ lost at sea. REPRINTS THE REPORT OF THE ment for preparing tops in food, cording Secretary Paul L. Good­ % % COMMITT6E ON UNIFORM giving good service, and keep­ man. The Delegates lepoited AMELIA — Chairman Rubio; ing things clean. One minute of the membership to be in good REOISTRATIOAI RULESRecording Secretary Fred Lewan. silence for departed Brothers. standing. The minutes of last AND WILL RUKJ IT ASAIN NEV^T WEEK — Steward Delegate reported just trip were posted. The meeting TO sive THE AAEAABERSHIP ENOUGH XXX one hour disputed. Deck Dele­ went into Good and Welfaie NOONDAY. July 11 — Chair­ TIME TO READ/ DiSEST, AND THORjOUSHtY gate reported one permitman in where a dispute among the messman J. (Red) Barbarbin; Record­ UNDERSTANP THE PROPOSED RULES BE­ bad standing but will pay up men about the division of duties dues on arrival. Motion imder ing Secretary E. B. Swank. .T. was settled. Small repairs were FORE THEY GO TO REFEREMDUM VOTE. New Business by Fred Lewan Dear was elected Ship's Delegate discussed and the Steward was REAP THEM CAREFULLY — IF PASSEP. to have Deck Delegate see Mate by acclamation." The Deck Dele­ warned not to give crew's mat­ THESE WILL BE THE RESISTRATIOM RULES about having low men turned to gate reported twenty hours over­ tresses to the officers. Under IN EVERY ASsG PORTon overtime. Bosun made mo­ time in dispute. Motion under Education, SIU pamphlets were tion to have Patrolman check New Business to have the Patrol­ distributed, and the Permitmeri all Deck Department overtime man get locks and keys for the were instructed to ask the bookat payoff. Under Good and Wel­ foc'sles. Motion to require each members to clear up any ques­ fare members asked for change man to put up a deposit for his tions that might come to their of brand of coffee and better key when issued to be sure he minds regarding Union procedure return it when leaving ship. night lunch.. By HANK Motion to have ice box put in and practices. It was decided to galley, and to check fans and hold regular Educational meet­ other repairs before hitting port. ings. One minute of silence for Brothers, when you sail from American ports don't throw Motion to have Ship's Delegate departed Brothers. away those LOGS aboard ship after you've read them thoroughly. and Patrolman check slopchest. Save them for those SIU ships you come across in foreign ports. One minute of silence for de­ Your other Brothers will certainly appreciate them... We have TALLULAH—Chairman "Pug" parted Brothers. always known that the best beer is brewed in Milwaukee. Now Harell: Recording Secretary P. we have been informed by a* brother that Connecticut taps out XXX Allgeier. Motion made tmder some real fine beer which is brewed in New Haven. Furthermore, BRET HARTE. July 11—Chair­ XXX New Business to elect Ship's man C. L. Davis; Recording Sec­ the stronger drinks are about fifty cents or more cheaper than SOUTHSTAR. July 18—Chair­ in other states... We've been asked to ask this question. Who Delegate. Brother Newby elected retary R. W. Tindell. The repair by popular vote. Motion carried list last trip was turned in but man R. A. Carter; Recording was the Seafarer who went around in the Bamboo Cafe asking to have Brother Newby see Cap­ only the Stewards Department Secretary Alex James. The Deck f anybody had a needle and thread? Wot hoppen? ... One of the tain about opening slopchest. was taken care of. The Depart­ Delegate reported one man with best dressed Brothers, Johnny Ward, sailed into town with his Cleanliness of ship was discussed ment Delegates reported dis­ two books. It was decided to mustache from Mobile. Johnny said that "Red" Whidden and imder Good and Welfare. One puted overtime which would be refer to Patrolman. The Engine some other oldtimers are on the beach down there... Brother F. minute of silence for Brothers turned over to Patrolman. Mo­ Delegate reported disputed over­ F. Smith and Brother E. F. Lessor have sent a postcard from lost at Sea. tion carried to impi-ove slop­ time to be settled at payoff. Mo­ New Orleans giving their best regards to us. Thanks, feUas—the chest. One minute of silence tion made by Gilbert, seconded best of everything to you in your trips—and don't forget to vote a. It X by Godwin that ship be fumi­ n favor of the ten-dollar General Fund Assessment for strength, COLOMBIA VICTORY. July for lost Brothers. gated before sign on. Carried. security and more jobs. 17—Recording Secretary Michael Motion by Godwin, second by J. Delaney. Deck Delegate re­ McCranie that a water line be ported the overtime was not run through the water cooler to Bosun Charlie Bush logged some real helpful informalion checked, and he was instructed the deck for longshoremen's use. for those Brothers hitting the ports of India. Prohibition is to have it checked by the Chief Motion that additional shelves be drying up India;—closing all bars on Sundays, Tuesdays and Mate at end of meeting. Steward put in recreation room for books, Thursdays. The government of India is determined to cover Delegate reported a little dis­ and that the Ship's Delegate ob­ the nation with complete prohibition in a year's time. From puted overtime. Under Good tain new libraiy. Motion by such dry news we go to something more cheerful. If your and Welfare Brother Don Wil­ McCranie. seconded by Ander­ ship ever hits Bombay, India—steer your legs to the British liams pointed out that water in son. that larger variety of meats Seamen's Club. They have movies (American, too) every night, the showers was hot only. The XXX sell beer, toothpaste, etc. and the price of admittance is at a Delegates declared that the NEW LONDON — Chairman be included in light lunch. Mo­ rock bottom level—twelve annas. Sounds okay. In fact, we'd showers in all Department were Tex Suit; Recording Secretary tion by Cliief Cook and seconded like to know of other good spots like this in* those foreign in the same condition, and it John McVey. The Ship's Dele­ by McDuffie that ice boxes be ports where ,a sailor needs a decent place to go to if he wants was decided to see the First As­ gate reported that one of the checked to be sure they are to avoid trouble. sistant to have them repaired. crewmembers left ship in Corpus down to regulation temperatures The Chairman asked Delegates Christi. Under New Business before leaving port. Pevmitmen to make up a complete repair Brother Ziggie moved that En­ Ted B. Lewis and Clem E. Moslist. Bosun asked that each De­ gine Delegate see Chief Engineer ley recommended for full books. Hospitalized again. Brother George Meaney writes from the partment rotate the job of keep­ about having blowers turned on One minute of silence for Broth­ Brighton Marine Hospital. He says that Clarence Crevier, Cecil ing Laundiy room clean. All in crew's" quarters. Motion car­ ers lost at sea. Williams and Henry Art Meats are a few of the Brothers up Departments were asked to co­ ried, that man leaving ship not there. George praises the doctors and nurses as being hard workers operate and worlc together. One be allowed to sail un-organized and very obliging and pleasant people. .. Here are most of the minute of silence for Brothers vessels, and that Delegates bring oldtimers who may still be anchored in our over-heated baseball lost at sea. him before trial Committee. town—John Rivera, R. Encarnacion, A. Dudde, Teddy "The Ter­ Brother Tex Suit gave a talk on rible" Babkowski, Charles- "Carioca Red"- Benway, Charles Fischer, the organizing and voting for Glen Renstrom, Wilber Fowler, Herbert Kreutz, J. C. Smith, the benefit of the non-union Vincent Meehan, Ed Szarythe, Harry Cronin, M. Schapiro. Roger members of the crew. Under Williams, Mitchell Reed, A. R. Guidry, Les Ames, William Wolfe Good and Welfare, the Chief and J. Masongsong. XXX Pumpman suggested that those JEAN. June 28 — Chairman S. 4^ staying on take up a collection George Ehmsen; Recording Sec­ NOONDAY. June 27 — Chair­ for a, washing machine. There retary Fitz Stephens, Brother Frank Devlin from Chicago is in town right now Motion man J. (Red) Barbarbin: Record­ was discussion on cleanliness of under New Business to refer re­ and talking about horses... The high cost of living is hitting ing Secretary E. B. Swank. Mo­ ship, and it was decided to make pair list to Patrolman and to the Brothers hard these days. They're waiting tor ships, waiting tion carried under New Business up repair list. for unemployment beneiils—and wailing to escape from the wait until i-epairs ai'e made aqd to have the ship's hospital high cost of borrowing and giving, too. One Brother said that ship fumigated before signing on. 4,1 $ checked at the home port to see if he hadn't got a ship he would have had to sleep in Battery Under Good and Welfare it was SEATRAIN HAVANA. July 18 that sufficient medical supplies Park. Nowadays the SIU's organizing program operating in suggested that if only one light —Chairman H. R. Hutchins: Re­ are put aboard for the next voy­ all ports is the biggest weapon we have to bring in more age. Motion to have the slop cording Secretary John Word. was left burning in the messhall companies and jobs. The cooperation every Brother gives chest checked to see that aver­ John Word elected Ship's Dele­ after hours there would be less towards ailing unorganized ships to bring them into the SIU age range of sizes in clothing is gate. The ''meeting moved to noise and the Cooks and others is of the greatest importance at all times. The hard-hitting would not be disturbed while available. Motion-carried to turn recommend messman Paul Cov­ efforts of all hands in these times will shape a greater and sleeping. One minute of silence the ship's minutes ovpr to the ington for a transfer from the stronger SIU tomorrow. for lost Brothers. oncoming crew so they will know AFL Fisherman's Union to the ^am CUT and RUN �I' THE SE A E d» E R S IOC Pttfe Ttaa ^r»d4y. 17/1M8 SPEAKS PiiiiiiilKlilittiiii^ Member's Sick Wife Thanks Alcoa Men, Offers Counsel I To Ihe Eklitor: 1.^ li ( , / I j . i Gadsden's Galleynten; Religious Rite cancers eating at the very vitals of a Union which works unceas­ ingly to better the working con­ ditions of its members on board ships as well as a decent living wage. Long before this date it had been my intention to write and express my heartfelt appreciation to the crewmembers of the SS Alcoa Cavalier, who were so Having read several times in solicitous about the two opera- the LOG your request for a human interest story—here goes: tions I had for cataracts on my In 1946, pry husband was Chief eyes last summer in New Jersey. Steward on the SS Roy K. John­ The reason I delayed was that son. On board was a cat who two more operations had to be was about to become a mother. performed in Miami last October. One morning while my husband Today I have fair sight in the was on his way from his room right eye with the aid of a very to the galley; he noticed a lai-ge thick lense. However, I thank printed sign on the door of the God that this much has been recreation room. It read, given me. "Maternity Ward—Quiet Please!" In this expression of gratitude He obeyed orders and quietly I also wish to include Brothers opened the door, and there lay Hall, Gonzales, and Algina and the mother cat and her babies in last but not least, the Editor an improvised bed—which was a of the SEAFARERS LOG, whom large carton fixed up for the I had the pleasure of meeting occasion. I got a big kick out of when my husband, John Heitzcn- this, as have those to whom I roeder, took me to the Union have told it. What a kind and Hall last September 2. thoughtful gestm-e and • so hu­ The great feats of success that mane! have been won by the Seafarers I wish the Seafarers Interna­ International Union —^the finest tional Union continued success and fairest Union in the world— in all its great undertakings. which the LOG has kept us fully Harrletle S. Heiienroeder informed of, proves beyond a question of doubt what solidarity and fighting for what is right and just will accomplish. It also proves what planning a course of action and keeping at it until it's ultimate goal has been reached will do for an organization. To the Editor BLASTS GASSERS Following Ihe completion of the first voyage of the MV Gadsden under its new 18-months charter to carry locomotives to Turkey. Steward Frank Gardner came up with the two pictures shown. Above are sh6wn Frank and his department. "A tine bUnch of fellows," he stated. Back row, left to right—Aroya, BR: Remosa, Chief Cook; Gardner, Steward; Basmexiie, 2nd CookBaker; Craig, Crew Messman. The two men kneeling are C. Smiih, Saloon Messman and Stewards Delegate; Miller, Utilityman. Directly in front is Negron, Galley UtUityman. — ft Bauxiter, Employing Rhyme, Notes Of Men And Vessels This brings a thought to my mind as to how any member of so fine an organization can will­ fully bring discredit to his Union. I am referring to the nogood performers and gas-hounds who should be eliminated from this Union as quickly as possible. They not only harm the good name' of the Union in the eyes of the world, but by holding down their jobs, keep a worthy man on the beach. They are Open your envelope, and read your mail. This scribe comes from the Bauxite Trail. Gather round me. SIU men, while I preach some; I'm shooting the breeze, so here I come. {^UMDMon To the Editor: . (Ed. Note: Back issues of the LOG are now available in handsomely bound editions. TVenty-six weekly issues . of the LOG are bound together in each v<dume, running from Jaauary to June, and July to Efecember—at $2.80 each. The new book, Jwuary to June, 1948 is ready now^ so send in your order to the LOG Office, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, New York.) I "Vernon "Dago Red" Brew, Chief Cook on the Pilgrim, has •sure changed since the days we rode the Cape Henlopen. SAW THE BOYS Tell Winston Battles that the Holmes also made Trinidad (this from Sonny Rankin). Saw the Alcoa Polaris in Barbados. Rob­ bie is on there as Steward; Oliver Thompson, Chief Cook; "Big Mack" is Night Cook and Baker; Frank Nunn is Second Cook, and quite a few others out of New York. ORDiERS BOUND LOGS FOR 1947; 1948 READY YET? I am sending you a $5.00 check for the two volumes of the SEA­ FARERS LOG—January to June, and July to December, 1947. Please let me know when you wUl put on sale the volume Janf uary to June, 1948. I want my library to be complete. I. H. Pepper Portland, Oregon It more than pains my heart to see the Alcoa Pilgrim steam­ ing in through the Dragon's Mouth to Port of Spain with u.s heading out—Puerto la Cruz bound. One day is all we get in Trinidad. We're sweating it out under Caribbean sun. And pitching a ball on the Alcoa run. The Oliver W» Holmes- ran into Port of Spain. And the Girls ran out through a driving rain. And why was the female population so entheUsed? Because the Great Aubrey (Sonny) Ran­ kin was on board! Sonny has been on the Bauxite run for the last seven years and has also done a couple of beach-combing hitches down there—so he's in. The Brooklyn Kid is now forced to play second fiddle. It made me homesick to see the guys, but what else can I do except .stay south when it's the only way I'll get to Bauxite Country regularly. Ellis "Coffee-Joe" Gaines is shuttling down here on the Span Splice. Peloco is ' still Chief Belly Robber on the Holmes, and LaMont Scott is his assistant. Jimmy "Begging and Blind" Crook; Brother Red from Cedar Street; and Joe "Rummy" Brown are all on the Mooring Hitch. (This bit of information comes from Sonny Rankin.) > Dennis Saunders SS Oliver W. Holmes As is the religious custom, a ram was slain as the first loco­ motive was lifted over the side. This expressed thanks to AUah for the ship's safe arrival. In the picture a townsman is shown dolivertng the coup de grace to the ram. Oldtimer Enjoys Wunderlich Tales To the Editor: The boy is all right. I appre­ I wonder if it would be pos­ ciated his article very much. sible to get Brother Wunderlich, That glove fits a lot of us oldJr., to smoke a couple of weeds timers! and write us another story of O. Jones facts, such as "Thoughts. Of A JEd. Note: How -about it. Lonely Sailor In His Darkened John?) Bunk" (July 30 LQG)? �Kirr'tr-' TxUky. S«plMiib«r 17. 1948 TEE SBAPARERS LOG BEFORE THE BISTRO THEY PRAISE Seamen's Wives 'Heroines/ Due Credit, Says Brother To the Editor: By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score Yourself: six -—fair; eight—very good; and 10 —tops. One point is allowed for each question. 1. What doorman is called the Bing Crosby of the SIU? 1. 2. 3. 4. Johnny Bananas Moon Koons "Make a motion" Charlie Polack of Brooklyn Page Eleven Johnson had been mariied for four years to the most beautiful woman a man could desire. She was helpful and understanding, even though to wait for him dur­ ing the long trips down South was very hard for her to en­ dure. They had a daughter, three years old, with light golden curls that swished around her head a.s she danced on the terrace facing the valley below. She was the first one to notice the car climb­ ing up the steep hill toward their little cottage on the mountain­ side. mothers and sisters of service­ men dui ing the v/ar. How brave they were waiting anxiously at home for their dear ones to re­ turn, wondering when, if, and how they were coming back. Quite a few broke under the" strain of restless wonderingSome stepped out with other men. Others became neurotic wrecks through suffering from lack of male companionship— but they were few. STAYED TRUE The majority fought tempta­ tion and i-emained true Ameri­ can women—thank God! They 2. How many degrees to a rud­ did it once, can they do it again? der on the port side? IS IT HIM? Do they have the willpower and 1. 20 Mrs. Johnson was having courage for a repeat perfor­ 2. 25. breakfast under the awning at mance? 3. 30* the entrance to the dining room,. The seamen's wives have. They 4.35 She looked up from the garden do it day after day, weeks into 8. What is the biggest' block on page of the daily newspaper, a months—even years on years. a ship? tender smile playing at the cor­ They will always be there doing ners of her sensual lips, as her their utmost to give when 1. Jumbo Block glance fell on her daughter who needed, and take the few mo­ 2. Heel Block came running towards her shout­ ments happiness when they cati. 3. Butcher's Block » A few of the Marquette Victory crewmen line up before ing: "A car. Mom, coming up 4. Snatch Block the Victory Bar with its proprietor. Front row. left to right— Kissing him good-bye when his the hill! Maybe it is Daddy!" Artine Radigkian, the owner; C. Banden, Deck Maintenance: 4. Who is known as "Sparks" on Her mother did not answer for ship leaves, with tears in her R. Mills. BR. and E. Albinski. AB. Standing in the rear are the ship? a moment. Then she said with eyes, she waits in misery and F. Bake. Bosun; C. Dispoto. Wiper. 1. Radio Operator a wistful, yet sad expression, loneliness until his return. Then his strong arms around her, and 2. Chief Electrician' To the Editor: right, and makes him feel at "No, Joyce. I do not think it his caresses and loving words 3. Chief Engineer home. He will obtain any kind will be him. It is still three reassure her of his love. But it The members of the crew of 4. Captain of souvenirs or merchandise that months to spring and his home­ is shortlived happiness — and the Marquette Victory wish to you may like to have—and at a coming." 5. What is a scuttlebutt? inform all Brothers who may go That was the mother of little again good-bye. minimum cost. to Beirut, Lebanon, Syria that 1. A rumor He serves the best American Joyce, and the wife of Johnson— FEW ADMIT the Victory Bar is the place. Yes and Canadian liquors at a nor­ a Seafarer who was away from 2. Drinking Fountain sir! It's A-I. Spend your time mal price. We found Bierut, in home the major part of his life. 3. Foc'sle Does any one pi'oclaim those there while in port. 4. Galley Sink women as heroines? Not many general, a veiy good port, with WAITED — WAITED Art Radigkian, the owner of plenty of everything. realize or will admit the cour­ 6. If a ship is heading 135 de­ A lot has been said and writ­ age and fortitude shown by sea­ The Crew of the grees on the compass, in what the place, is an honest man. He ten about the wives and girls. Marquette Victory treats the American seaman direction is it heading? men's wives, sweethearts or 1. South mothers waiting there at home 2. South East and raising the kids as true 3. North North East steadfast Americans, and be­ 4. West at the same time, without Water­ j Ranger—a Navy type C-2—that lievers in freedom. To the Edilor: 7. What is the longest line on a man doing anything to i-emedy jhas the nickname, "Alcoholic I intended to write my fii'st it, we Cooks just couldn't figure Stranger." Things run smoothly. I Though they appear forgotten shiiJ? article in the LOG, last June out. But finally the three-in-one jWe just received roasting pans by most, 1 say, and 1 will say 1. Heaving line and July, after paying off the box set-up was fixed. j this morning, all repairs are it again and again, if a monu­ 2. Hawser SS City of Alma. , fixed, and our requests for wa­ Then, too, what could we of 3. Spx-ing line Having one and a half year's the Stewards Department do termelons and other perishables ment were to be created for 4. Water line employment, I keep up on Wa­ when the decks kept cracking were promptly filled. So it looks brave women it should be dedi8. How many navigation lights terman's port 'repairs of this in the Atlantic? The Mate could like a good trip coming up on I cated to the many seamen's ship. Now being on board the get a job in the shipyards after here. We leave tomorrow, the ! wives who sit at home all over does a ship carry? Ranger (Alcoa), I see quite a all the welding at .sea he did tenth. the world waiting for their sea­ 1. 3 difference'. It's a pleasure to work with faring men to come home. that trip! 2. 4 On the City of Alma—running That ship was sure hot on a good outfit and our recent 3. 5 J. F. Wunderlich. Jr. Far East and to Europe — the the Manila-Shanghai run - in raise was indeed appreciated. 1 4. 6 maintenance of the reefer boxes June, 1947, with no air circulat­ paid $7.65 for a handkerchief 9. What is known as a Sou'wes­ was a complete foul-up for a ing and a shortage of fans. and tie! Late Brother's Wife month. How five Engineers can ter? One incident marred our pre­ My last three trips on the have what we of the crew called Alma, were on the Marshall Plan vious trip: An Oiler caused a Thanks Pennant Men 1. A pair of shoes "dropsy"—which meant that the run. Our boilers just about blew, rumpus in the messhall down in 2. Sea boots hind-quarters dropped whenever but the Chief Engineer noticed the Islands, and one of the Deck For Kindness Shown 3. Rain hat it ranged over anything to sit the panel board on his inspec­ gang slugged him. He said, "1 To the Editor: 4. Rain coat on—how they could all have it tion below, and claimed that he thought you said stand up, not 10. Who is known as the Pearl Enclosed is the message re­ shut up." saved the day. Diver on a ship? ceived from the wife of Brother RETIRED BOOK, But the trip was enjoyed by Again in Now Orleans, the 1. Bosun mo.st, and was surprisingly quiet boilers were fouled up. Water John W. Worsham, who died on WANTS THE LOG 2. Wiper ran dry and the red-hot boiler for a "rum and coke" run. August 27, 1948 on the Alcoa 3. Dishwasher TO CONTINUE tops had the city Fire Depart­ 1 hope you can run this in Pemiant enroute from Norfolk 4. Purser the LOG. ment boys busy. To the Editor: to Baltimore. (Answers to Quiz on Page 13) James B. Elliott So it's a little different on this Please place it in the LOG. I have - been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG for sometime Frank "Red Sully" Sullivan now and have been obtaining a Ship's Delegate great deal of knowledge and en­ joyment from it, but now I am The LOG has received several letters recently, asking for To fhe Edilor: 4- 4. 4retired in good standing. Will a clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The I would like to make a cor­ the Union assume that my rights To the Crew of answer is: NO! THEY DON'T! rection on the story regarding to receive the LOG have been The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care SS Alcoa Pennant; my Ruskin scholarship which cancelled after terminating my of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to appeared in the LOG of Sep­ active membership? There are no adequate words their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page tember 10. I definitely was not to express my deep and sincere I am bringing this to your at­ four of the LOG for March 26 by New York Patrolman, delegate aboard the -SS Marina, tention in order that you may appreciation for your kindness Freddie Stewart; but just for the record the LOG has again and being an OS, I have never cancel my subscription if I am and thoughtfulness at the time checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: been department delegate aboard no longer entitled to it. of my husband's passing. The Union has fought to free the Stewards Department SlU-contracted vessels. I was, Thank you for such fine serv­ from the responsibility of painting in addition to their regular My thanl^s to Frank Sullivan however, delegate aboard the two ice in sending out the LOG. duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ for the message of consolation, Isthmian vessels I sailed during Fred F. Steppe provements in the working conditions within the Stewards and the flowers were indeed the organizing drive. (Ed. Note: You will be re­ Department which allows for a fair proportion of overtime. beautiful. Irwin Suall ceiving the LOG regularly as So, to protect your working conditions and your contract do I convey my heartfelt thanks Book No. 34500 before. It is the policy of the ydur own work, and let the other departments do theirs—which to all of you. (Ed. Note: The LOG stands Union to continue sending the includes all of the painting! Mrs. Mellise Worsham corrected.) LOG to retired members.) Cook Jilts Alma For Easy Life On Ranger Correction StemrJs Department And Paint �TBE SSMFABSRS LOG Pa0e Twtive Okays Ras Tanura Club; Suggests Union Pressure For Improvements Saptomber . ^The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK There are also several men in that maintaining our Union Hir­ To the Editor: Joe Kowloskis is one sailor ians speaking their own tong­ ing Hall, and Union security is who was always unhappy. He ues? I never forget the time I read the article on Ras Tan­ need of medical attention. We intend to present the beef uppermost in everyone's mind. thought the whole world was when I was in Persia and a ura in the June 25th LOG, so I to the Patrolman when we get Should strong economic action against him. I hope he has sailor said: Why don't these - know that you will be anxious to back to the States, for we believe be necessary to maintain the changed. In '42 I sailed on the so-and-sos speak English? We hear about the new seaman's that when Isthmian is aware of gains we have already won, such Alcoa Banner to North Africa. at the time were the trespass­ club there. what is going on—and especially measures would have the com­ While in Safi, an OS took a ers and we couldn't speak their The Arabian - American Oil when they see the overtime we plete backing of these particular dare and ate some fried grass­ language. Live and let live! ' Company has opened a building are putting in for the Agent's ships' crews. hoppers and became very sick. What Stewardess went to Tex­ for seamen where you may write The prevalent feeling on these failure to supply passes and I wonder if he has ever tried as for a rest and when she ar­ letters, play cards and checkers, ships Is that the contract with launch service as other ships are again... Jean Millet, Chief Ba­ rived back needed another va­ • etc. It also has a snack bar with sandwiches and soft drinks—but getting—they will jar this agent Isthmian is not being lived up to ker for one trip, proved to be cation? She's walking" like a in good faith by the majoVity of the best we ever had. Being a no beer! There is also a sand-lot out of his complacent mood. Isthmian officers. To put in a permit man, he had to go to the cow-girl.. . What Quartermaster WANTED: LOGS ball field (four feet of it), as legitimate hour of overtime is Hall to register. While there he went to the races determined to well as very salty and oily water beat them? The following day The LOG office could make like pulling their eye-teeth. was Shanghaied and taken to he had to stay in because he to swim in. things a little brighter in this the Cavalier. Our loss is their was short of funds ... Tq Paul ASKS HARMONY According to the steward in god-forsaken part of the world, gain. Good luck, Jean. charge of the place, ARAMCO by sending some LOGs, c/o BaGonsorchik (New York Dispatch­ I would like to ask the officials has elaborate plans for a sea- wada Seamen's Institute, Aba- and the membership to continue The Chief Purser. Joe Wyble. er): Whatever became of that . men's canteen, the present place dan, Iran, as there is not a sign to foster the idea of closer and has gone on a vacation to old couch in Number Two Stone being only a trial. I am inclined of news to be had out here. They more harmonious feeling be­ Mexico. While there he will Street, where all the drunks fell to believe, however, that it will should be addressed to SIU tween bookmen and permits. attend Spanish classes. He will asleep. Remember when you take 'some prodding before they crewmembers in care of the Many of these permits are return soon. He's the fellow blew your cork because they get started in these plans. Since above address, for there are stronger Union men than some outside of whose room a pair were using your office as weU? many Isthmian ships hit this many English and Panamanian of our bookmembers (as demon- of lady's slippers were found Those were the good old days— • port, it no doubt will be the SIU tankers that make this port. sti-ated in the UFE beef) and (on ship board). Just an acci­ or were they? I also remember that will have to carry the ball We obtained four copies of the abide more closely to the males dent ... Keep a sharp lookout when I saw Paul taking his if improvements are made. LOG (our first bit of SIU news than do the later. The permits of for the sneakers who register ph^ysical (during the war) and At present there are four Isth­ since we left the States, May 29) today are the books of tomor­ for a job before they payoff. saying: The army doesn't want mian ships in port; The Kenyon from the Steel Apprentice pn row. Let's enforce Rule Number five me. A short time later he. was Victory, the Steel Apprentice, August 2nd. Brother, they were Here are some of the SIU and of the Shipping Rules ... Just on the high seas as a seaman! the Winthrop Marvin, and the so hungrily devoured that yoU'd SUP men in Ras Tanura at pres­ learned that cola drinks will xAnniston City. The Steel Age think it was a 30 percent wage ent: softm your teeth. I put a left us a few days ago for the increase or that Dick Tracy was' Gay Drew, Bosun on Anniston tooth in a jar with coke so States. in the hands of Annie Orphan. Gity. Andy Anderson, Paul Good­ I can see the results. A den­ All you could hear all day was man, Frank Soriano," Tommy tist told me 7-Up was still PLAY BALL! Griner, Pete Gunderson, Jimmy worse. The crews of the Anniston City "next," or "after you!" A healthy Our Galley Boy, a few trips (Bull Wiper) Rogers, Porky and the Steel Apprentice join sign, indeed—a most healfffy ago, sneezed and lost his false Lashbrook, Louie Brain, and forces every evening to corral sign. teeth. The boys certainly teased To the Editor: Charlie Buscarella. Before closing, I'd like to in­ the crew of the Kenyon Victory On the Steel Apprentice are him for the rest of the trip... into a ball game, with the crew form the Headquarters officials, Would you please forward the Bill Garrity, Butch Cox (Bosun), Smitty was seen on a riverboat as well as the entire member­ of the Marvin looking on. So far LOG to my home address so that with a gal. By the look in his the Kenyon Victory has suffered ship, that on a person to "person !^ick Isauski, Johnny Kostelok, my mother can read it. I know Grenchy (BR), and Jimmie Grif- eyes you could tell he had a two defeats, 12-2 and 10-9; but canvass among ,the crews of she would like it very much, romantic feeling. She looked fen of the Kenyon Victory. they did manage to win a scrub these Isthmian ships, I found that as I also do. I have only been good, too... R. M. is a fellow Bill Dbrann game, 6-4 (We just wanted to Union spiidt is very high, and who you will always see with here for about three months bait them!) a smoking pipe in his mouth— now, and haven't missed reading Throughout the games lots of yet he doesn't smoke ... Please it. My father-in-law keeps it for • fun has been had by all, and true remember this: No matter if you me when I come home from SIU sportsmanship has prevail­ come from the East Coast, Great work at night. ed. We would like to have some My late husband, Edward WatLakes, West Coast or Gulf Area, pictures taken for the LOG, but ter Bolehala, was killed on the you are all members of the same rules allow no cameras on the To the Editor: been able to see each and every Union. Let's not be clannish. SS Newhall Hills last year. May premises. Five will get you ten one of you, for some are out to Remember, we must stick to­ 24. I would very much like to I wish that I were better able sea now; but thanks a million, We manage somehow to get some hear from one who was a very to express my feelings toward and remember me if I can ever gether to be strong. pictures! good friend of his at the time of One bad situation here at Ras our good Union, the SIU, and be of service to any of you. The ' What do you think of the his death, whose name, I be­ new look? These women wearing Tanura is the Isthmian Agent (as to all of our Brothers. ten donors were Frank H. Wal­ lieve, is Andy Shark. I am leav­ Two months ago my mother ters, Thurman Hyatt, Wendell long dresses look like potato ing for home next month, so I if we didn't have enough trouble with the Isthmian finks). While was rushed to the Norfolk Gen­ L. Zeeb, S. S. West, Arthur sacks walking the streets. I'm would very much like to hear he cleared our ship, the Annis­ eral Hospital and underwent two Johnson, William Shaw, Carl the type who likes to admire from him or anyone else who ton City, and the Kenyon Vic­ serious operations. The doctors Hatarson, R. Wallace, H. Parks, beauty. What type are you? ... was acquainted with my hus­ For a good cup of java try the tory, he failed to come back with were calling for blood so fast and David H. Massie. ' Preview Restaurant in New Or­ band, before I go. money for a draw—and this is that I 'did not know just what Mrs. M. Bolehala My mother will be leaving the leans. Some times you can take to do or where to go for help. our fifth day in port! 66 W. Rambo Street sugars (girls) out of there. hospital this week, and she sends Then I remembered my Union. Fortunately, one of our crewBridgeport. Penn. hef love to my sea friends. Heard rumor where Missis­ members had a double sawbuck, I asked fc r donors and ten also so we weren't too bad off, but Brothers gave their blood. When Tha^s again. Brothers, and L sippi is taking some ships out c/o Mrs. H. Clough the Kenyon Victory had to ped­ I was in the Norfolk Hali that hope this letter will get in the of the boneyard. We can use 2 Creek Street dle smokes at a loss in order to day, everyone was anxious to LOG and all of you will know them...Why can't seamen, ac­ Forest Lodge customed to all languages, tol­ buy cokes and sandwiches at the do anything he could to help. just how I feel. Sydney, Australia erate Brazilians or Argentin­ "Red" Guy N. Haslelt I am sorry that I have not snack-bar after the ball games. Widow Wishes To Contact Husband's Pal BA 1848 Member Thanks SIU Donors For Saving Mother's Life , m mmB iios?(r/{L KEPT MC OJAlTWr 3YtiS. AMD ^ /AOS. Fb-«. Nay sn>«g r££rn. ^Bur i Vooiio —I (A/AITED COULpM't •miK PiAiN wmfour iggm-KEPr yjOoF/ LIKE WAT— �Friday. Sepletnber 17, IMS THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* TUriMtt m RICE DIET FOR THESE RICE MEN The 20-Degree List By BOB McCULLOCH Here's a true story, old shipmates -® And all of you salts from near and far, Of a trip I never will forget That started at the river bar. We all have weathered many a gale. Even the channel's fog and mist. But I'd rather ride a hurricane Than a scow with a 20-degree list. It was on a Friday morning. That we left Vancouver's pier, Loaded to the guts with lumber, But nary a case of beer. The lines were coming from the dock> Being hauled in fore and aft, When the dirty rustpot took a list-— We all thought that she was daft. The crew all beefed to the captain; They said, "Sir, We can't proceed; If we ever hit a blow out there. A prayer is all we'll need." The skipper replied with anger, "Like a bunch of sheep you bleet; After we take fuel in Pedro She'll come back on her feet." Twenty degrees we were listing As across the bar she sailed; The pilot piled off in a hurry. For his heart had almost failed. The lumber was stacked to heaven. The cook was sore as hell, For the stew was all over the range When they rang the dinner bell. It was a four-day run to Pedro And somehow they got us fed; But did you ever oil an engine While standing on your head? The decks were sloping badly. The seas were touching the boats. The deck gang hollered loudly, "We're a bunch of mountain goats.' But somehow we made it to Pedro, In spite of the company lug Who loaded us like the Tower of Pisa Just so the boss would him hug. Around, the board ipeeting table Til bet the jokes were told . About the brave but stupid sailors Whose work lined their pockets with gold. Their ears would have been closed to the cry If ever we had been sunk. And their dreams v/ould be undisturbed By. a specter sailor trapped in his bunk. I hope they are buried far inland. Deep in some mountain cave, So they will never enjoy the privilege Of sharing "the sailor's grave." So, shipmates, you've heard my story, Just as true as I can tell, Of one way they make their money— I'd sooner make mine bell to bell. Crewmembers of Alcoa's SS Henry M. Rice are proud of Ihe shark fhey caught on the bauxite trail. Front row, left to right: R. Steigman. G. Esteve, M. Short and J. Brady. Second row: G. Thornhill, L. Malone, J. HartUng, Sparks and A. Medina. Third row: W. Clark. O. Rappana. Q, Allan. N. O'Kray and S. Barras. On top: C. Horton and G. Thrasher. Picture is the properly of Pedro Ceirreo. SS Henry Rice Crew Finds Trip Beefless, Thanks Greatly To Tip-Top Chief Steward To the Editor: We are paying off in a few days, and we, the crew of the SS Heni*y M. Rice, Alcoa, find it fitting at this time to say a few words of hi^h praise for our Steward, George Thornhill, and our Chief Cook, Orville Payne. Those two have combined their devoted efforts to. keep their de­ partment in a harmonious mood throughout the ti'ip. The result has been that we have not had a single chow beef during the en­ tire voyage. At each port we hit we knew that we could coimt on Thomhill's determination to get the stuff to which we were entitled in such quantities that there was no danger of running out. Nor is there any stuff left over in the storerooms waiting for an­ other trip. deal. With no culinary beefs and the only beef in the Deck Department being that there is too much overtime it is no won­ der that we are coming as "The Queen Mary of the Bauxite Highway." The most recent scuttlebutt around is the sad news about the Another man worth mention is draft which has quite a bit of Captain Roxy "How Much Do the population aboard worried. rumor making the You Want" Tallon, Master, who Another really went out of his way more rounds is that our "alma mater" than once to be sure we were is heading for the boneyard. We not on the wrong end of any hope this is not true since a few of the boys are planning to make the next trip. We note that a lot of Seafarer? have been sending in pictures the hospital. They are a very and stories of the big sharks efficient and cooperative gang. they catch here and there. We Just a good bunch all around, don't want to be left out. En­ and we sme think a lot of them closed is a photo of one we for being so nice to us. caught in Barahona. Guess I'm almost out of gab We looked all over for a for now, so I'll ring off. I just camera big enough to get the want to say thanks again for the whole thing in one picture. The generous contribution from that best we could do was this one great crew on the Steel Pier. which leaves out part of the That new contract sure is "de head. The darned thing was so berries!" heavy and big that we had to E. M. Mabie break out the jumbo gear to get it on deck. One more thing before we sign off concerns the shoreside guards in Rouen. Michael Rossi, our To the Editor: whip-cracker, came back from The American Bar, in the Dock ashore, took off his suit and Sud section of Buenos Aires, has bunked in. At seven in the his shown us their appreciation of morning he awoke to find papei-s gone. our patronization by throwing a suit and all his •t But thei-e was a guard. He barbeque for the crew of this ship. We had all we wanted to stood right outside the door watching the gangway all the eat and drink on the house. The American Bar is one of time. It was impossible for the the very few bars in BA where suit to have gone through the a seaman can go without the porthole, so we were left with fear of being clipped. There is one conclusion—but no proof. only one thing wrong with this If you should ever hit there bar: They haven't any issues of it would be wise to watch your the SEAFARERS LOG. gear even though there is a In view of the circumstances, watchman at the gangway. Don't we, the crew of the SS Mosoil, think that we think it was the would like to have the LOG sent guard. We asked him and he to the American Bar. said, "Who Me? Me no Steal!" C. J. Hill Maybe you guys can figure it Deck Delegate out. Stanley J. Banas. (Ed. Note: A bundle of Ship's Delegate LOGS will be sent regularly to -George L. Esteve, the American Bar as sug­ Deck Delegate gested.) Drydocked, Thanks Steel Pier Men To the Editor: Just a few lines to let every­ one know what goes on up here in "Beantown." I'm hung up out here in Brighton with a hellova sore knee after falling over a deck chair on the Steel Pier! (You're damn right I was sober — I wouldn't have hm-t myself if I had been Ijftlf shot!) I would like to acknowledge my appreciation to the boys on the Steel Pier. They are one of the finest bunch of fellows I ever sailed with. D6 you know how much "lettuce" was picked up and brought out to me by Brother Fazakenly? Not, a damn hit less than fourteen good American greenbacks. Jees, I liked to dropped dead when I counted it! Hell, I'm do­ ing better than a lot of guys that work ashore. OKAYS STAFF While I am at it, I will say a word about the staff out here at Quiz Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Moon Koons 35 Degrees Butcher's Block Radio Operator Drinking Fountain Southeast Water line 5 Navigation lights Rain hat Dishwasher Mosoil Crew Asks LOGS For BA Bar �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Friday, September 17, 1948 Maiden Victory Was A Happy Ship Before being tied up in the West Coast beef, the ' boys of the Maiden Victory—Waterman ship operating in the intercoastal trade—^niade one last trip to the Ease Coast. While in San Pedro for bunkers, Stewards Utility Martin Blackwelder rounded up the boys at work or play and caught these snapshots. The Maiden Victory then made her run to the East Coast, with stops at New York, Baltimore and Charles­ ton, and returned to San Francisco again, w;here she is now strike-bound. Ordinarily, the Maiden Victory takes in the West Coast ports of Frisco, Seattle, Aberdeen, Coos Bay. When she will again, the boys of the Maiden would like to know. ilitlil®'•msisiiip-v pllilS ' . I'-' • • 1 '' d * Pc' ; - i,.'.' - pr 1 . Murphy (left), FWT on the Maiden Victory, and Moore. OS, are wreathed in smiles. Pos­ sibly it is the San Pedro sun that has put them in this good humor. Or. perhaps they have just heard about the SIU's new two-year contract. lliliiiiiiiiili, 5:;S»i®S:!4S¥^ r i v® x'.-; , '.,3 mmmt .* 1 ' 1 gSS-A;:--.;;: ' 'm mm •; -. ^ - ^ I The man sitting adone on the bollard is Martin Blackwelder, Stewards Utility, who sent the pictures to the LOG. On the right, Herbie Freedman, OS, flashes a hearty Seafarer smile that makes him a first-rate subject for any portrait photographer's camera. _ sc' " I 0^ • Ronnie Wisham, DM (above), spreads some paint on the Maiden's side. Below, Moore (right) and an unidentified Brother seem ready for a friendly wrestling match. L ' '^ I 5 •• i iiiiiiii w • Seafarer Blackwelder (right) failed to Identify the man with him in this picture. How­ ever, if this and the other oTidenoe on the page are correct, the boys on the Maiden Victory were having a pretty good time untib they were locked-out in the West Coast beef. �Friday. Seplember 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS 9a9».Fiila«n LOG SIU BROTHERS WHO GIVE LIE TO NMU CLAIM Gangway Watch During the Isthmian organizing campaign, the NMU used as one of its propaganda weap­ ons the claim that, should the SIU win the fleet, all Filipinos .would be barred* from SIU membership. The Filipinos aboard Isthmian ships didn't fall for the line and most of them voted for SIU representation. Here are a few of these Brothers, now in the SIU, who give the lie to the NMU. The Brothers are, left to right, front row—Felix; E, Dayrit, Lock Kumhing, Fidel Lukban, Wong Yau, Sabino Intigra, M. Boyles. Second row—Leoncio Ocol, Joseph Luuhiwa, Y. Tsang, Kow Cheung, J. P. Macahilas, John Hassin. SIU HRLLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 BOSTON ...276 State St E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4465 GALVESTON .... 308'A—23rd St, Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 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. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, PJR.....252 Ponce de Leon Sal Coils, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Halt, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. ^ HAnover 2-2784 Unfortunately, we have re­ ceived complaints from various Every now and then on var­ companies from time to time, ious ships, the question arises in that in certain ports these' the Deck Department concern­ watches were hot being stood. ing who is going to stand the This must be corrected — the gangway watch. We all know by watches must be stood. this time that our agreement The men who are required to calls for gangway watches in stand them should be on board all ports, except for those places at the alloted time. In case a where the company has a prior man has other plans, he must contract with the ILA. make an arrangement with an­ These gangway watches, when other sailor—with the approval stood by +he sailors, constitute of the Chief Mate. Whenever a beef comes in of a split of forty-eight hours over­ time on all weekends, and an a man missing his watches, the extra twenty-four hours on all crew should take a proper holidays. It is that much more action against such a culprit. We feel that these watches are take-home pay—and it took a good deal of negotiating to get an important addition to every sailor's earnings. Every member it! Now that we have the section must do his part to protect them covering gangway watches in or the entire membership may our agreements, it is the duty of suffer. We are sure that the sailors all Deck Department men to are pretty well aware of their see that they are stood. The usual procedure is for all duties during the standing of hands in the Deck Department, gangway watch—in other words, with the exception of the Car­ the combined duties of Watch­ penter, to split these watches man and Quartermaster, without equally on weekends, so that the payment of penalty over­ all will have an equal chance time. Any other work done while on this watch will be paid in at the overtime. The Bosun is included on these accordance with the agreements. So let's see those watches watches in order to equalize the stood, without a miss! We all top-man overtime for him. stand to gain more income from them. Louis Goffin Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief (CoHtimied from Page 7) istered, and 118 shipped. J. E. Kirchnef was obligated. Under Good and Welfare there was much discussion on general shipp i n g situation. The proposed method of registration drawn up by the Headquarters Registration committee was discussed at length. One minute's silence for departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed with 120 members present. t t * NEW YORK — Chairman, Lindsey Williams, 21550; Record­ ing Secretary, Paul Hall, 190; Reading Clerk, A1 Kerr, 29314. journed 8:20 P.M. members present. with PERSONALS 1,232 ship. Under New Business a motion carried to adopt the pro­ gram of economy — cutting ex­ KENNETH MAHSTON NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben penses to the bone—as outlined Send your address to Bill An­ Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, by the Agent. Motion made for drews, Whitman, Mass. James A. Wynn, 30783; Reading the Brothers present to try to i Clerk, J. A. Bullock, 4747. convince other member, whom ROBERT C. MELOY The Norfolk finaqpial reports they might meet, of the need for .Tohn W. Wai-d is on the Hil­ dated August 28 and September passing the General Fund Assess­ ton, Bull LinCj headed for the 4 read and accepted. New Busi- ment. Motion to accept and con­ Mediterranean. He would like cur in the Agent's plan of or­ you to write him. ganizing Virginia Ferries. Motion t t ^ carried to elect a Balloting Com­ JERRY PALMER mittee to take care of the voting Contact Don Brown, care of on the Genei-al Fund Assess­ A1 Bernstein, Blackstone Hotel, ment. Brothers John Nugent, 340 O'Farrel, San Francisco, ness of other Branches. read and William Hatcher, Get-aid Nance, California. accepted. Agent Ben Rees gave John Dixon, Melvin Libby, Hor­ X t X a report on the Special Agents ace Mobley, Ulus Veach were JOSEPH TOMPSON Conference. Motion made to ac­ obligated. Under Good and Get in touch with Kenneth R, cept the Agent's report in its en­ Welfare several members dis­ Hennig at 1150 N.E. Lenore St., tirety and give him a vote of cussed the poor outlook of Nor­ Portland, Oregon. He asks that thanks. The Dispatcher reported folk shipping and the necessity you leave your address with 291 registered, and 72 shipped. of a program of economy for the Linda. He stated that shipping ja-. very Port of Norfolk. Meeting ad­ X X X slow, with lots of men on the journed at 9:15 P. M., with 163 DONALD EUGENE KNOWLES beach in this Port, and advised bookmembers and 128 permits Your mother is anxious to no one to come to Norfolk to present. hear from you. Minutes from the Great Lakes and SUP Districts were not re­ ceived. Canadian District min­ utes filed. Under New Business, motion carried that the Stewards Department rules in the Isthmian contract be clarified. Motion that we instruct our Negotiations Committee, if at all possible, to insert clauses into all contracts HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. guaranteeing the shipping of Phone 5-8777 Chief Stewards off the board. PORTLAND ......111 W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 Discussion brought out that the RICHMOND, Calif. .-...257 5th St. maker of -the motion referred Rating Old Rate New Increase Phone 2599 specifically to Isthmian SS Com­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. $270.00 ' $295.00 $25.00 Douglas 2-8363 pany. Various Brothers spoke on 270.00 295.00 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. this issue and it was pointed out Bosun 25.00 Main 0290 that to finally achieve conditions (new rating) 231.50 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. in Isthmian, it will still take a AB 220.00 225.50 5.50 Terminal 4-3131 period of time, because of the AB Maintenance , 235.00 243.50 8.50 fact that we just recently ac­ OS ! ! ^ 185.00 196.00 11.00 quired this company, and that OS Maintenance 185.00 220.00 35.00 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. they had been non-union for 30 Electrician 350.00 361.00 11.00 Cleveland 7391 years before we took them over. Chief Pumpman 290.00 305.50 15.50 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. All hands agreed, however, that Engine Maintenance - 2nd Pumpman 265.00 305.50 40.50 Phone: Essex 2410 , (nev rating) (new 269.50 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. we must constantly work with 2nd Pumpman Main 0147 the thought in mind of bringing Oiler : 220.00 225.50 ' 5.50 DETROIT 1038 Third St. all contracts up to as high a FWT 220.00 225.50 5.50 Cadillac 6857 point as possible in every re­ Wiper 208.00 220.00 12.00 DULUTH. 531 W. Michigan St. 285.00 296.00 11.00 Melrose 4110 spect. Motion carried. The Sec­ Steward TOLEDO 61.5 Summit St, retary-Treasurer's verbal report Chief Cook i.. 265.00 207.00 2.00 Garfield 2ll2 to the membership was made 2nd Cook- Baker 230.00 237.50 7.50 and accepted. The Secretai-y- Galleyman 185.00 196.00 11.00 Treasurer's financial report was Messman 185.00 190.00 5.00 The Dispatcher re­ Utility MONTREAL.-. 1227 Philips Square accepted. 185.00 190.00 5.00 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. ported 488 registered, and 432 V Empire 4531 The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving less than $228,23 per month shall be shipped. The meeting stood in VANCOUVER. . 565 Hamilton St. ^ Pacific 7824 silence for one minute for de­ $1.15 ber hour.' Ratings earning $228.23 or more per month shall receive $1.45 per hour. parted Brothers. Meeting adSECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP Jifeiv Tanker Wage Srale Gt. Lakes District Canadian District Ml �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 17, 1948 LOG WE mmid UNIFORM REei^TRATION RULf^ The Registration Committee recommends the following registrar tion procedure for the Deck Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Second Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Day Work Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Watch Plumber-Machinist Chief Refrigeration Engineer First, Second, and Third Refrigeration Engineer Chief Storekeeper Evaporator Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Group / — Day Workers Group II DECK DEPARTMENT Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of physi­ cal defects—such as coloj>blindness, etc.—may, upon proving that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter ^ Deck Maintenance Watchman—Day Work Storekeeper Group H — Ruted WuUh Stunders Quartermaster Able Seaman Car Deckman Watchman—Standing Watches Group III — (hly Ordinories On Wutch Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler—^Diesel Oiler—Steam Watertender Fireman—^Water tender Fireman Group III ~ _ Wiper STEWARDS DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Stewards Department: Members shall register! in two groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications,; When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered, in' the next lower group may throw in for the job. Group I — Ruted Men ENGINE DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Engine Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw "in for the job. Group / Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Electrician Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Steward—Passenger Second Steward—^Passenger Steward Chef ' ^ Chief Cook Second Cook Night Cook and Baker .' 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Title A name given to the resource September 17, 1948 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. X, No. 38 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GENERAL FUND LEVY GETTING MEMBERS' OK SIU SIGNS 5 TANKERS TO TOP PAY ARMY MAKES NO PROGRESS IN MOVING COAST CARGOES CLSU ENTERS RANKS OF SIU IN CANADA NLRB TO DECIDE UNIT FOR NEW CS ELECTION HOW REGISTRATION RULES COMMITTEE DID ITS JOB REFUGEES FROM REDS GET AID ON HIGH SEAS ELSU ENTERS RANKS OF SIU IN CANADA SHIPPING SLOWS FOR PORT MOBILE;MEMBERSHIP OKAYS ASSESSMENT ORE SHIPS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR GOOD SHIPPING IN BALTIMORE'PORT SAN JUAN STILL MAINTAINS TOP SHIPPING FROM THE SIXTH BOSTON SEAFARERE ARE AWAITIING WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS STRIKE KEEPS FRISCO SHIPPING AT STANDSTILL MICHIGAN'LITTLE T-H' LAW RULED INVALID NEW YORK SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY DESPITE TRUCKING TIE-UP SEA TRADER STOWAWAY WINS SUPPORT OF CREW;TOPSIDE TAKES DIM VIEW CEW-OFFICER FUND ENABLES BISHOP TO REACH III MOTHER CREW'S COLD BOX SERVES SUDS TO COOL HEADS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/17/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba3b13105858a61a08aa1ea9302683c8.PDF 27175dba798d93fd447f336369b16887 PDF Text Text Seamen Draft Status Up To Local Boards Although no rules or regula­ tions have yet been established "to* carry out the draft defer­ ment procedure, men now sail­ ing U.S. ships are expected to receive "most careful considera­ tion as individuals by local boards," according to an an­ nouncement made recently by national headquarters of the Se­ lective Service System. Apparently no blanket defer­ ments will be made. Instead, the announcement explained, each case will be considered on • a purely personal basis. - Section 6(h) of the Selective Service Act of 1948 authorizes the Pre.sident, "under such rules and regulations as he may pre­ scribe," to grant deferment to persons whose occupation is es­ sential to the national health, safety or interest. General Fund Increase Goes To AUG Vote Voting on the Referendum calling for a $10 assessment to the Union's General Fund Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf DixMd, Seafarers International Union of NA build began this week in aU Atlantic and Gulf District Branches. With NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1948 No. 37 the polls open but a few day^— VOL. X since September 8—^brisk voting was reported in all Halls. Indi­ cations are that strong majority of the membership will vote in favor of the resolution. This is BY PAUL HALL based on the enthusiasm shown Secretary-Treasurer, Atlantic and Gulf District by the membership in voting An alert membership is the most valuable production by Seafarers in other ports on overwhelmingly for the original asset a labor union can possess—or hope to other operators' vessel, we pounded out a resolution at the recent mem­ possess. In this respect, the Atlantic and contract that has become the pattern for bership meetings, and expres­ sions of approval in the Halls. Gulf District of the Seafarers International maritime. The contracts stand far above Union boasts assets far beyond that shown those of other unions in wages, working ^ The Referendum calling for a General Fund assessment was by the dollars and cents on the credit side conditions and security features, authorized by membership Vote of its ledger. The operators obviously don't wish to in the majority of the Branches The material strength of our organization fight with a solidly united union. They up and down the coast on August speaks for itself. We merely have to glance don't like to scrap with a strong and re- 25. The vote came in approval at the figures in our latest financial report sponsible organization. I i short, they don't of a resolution submitted by 37 and we will see that our measurable assets like to battle with the Seafarers. And this SIU members in tjie Port of New NO RULING YET are rapidly approaching the one-and-a-half- is not to imply that we think we are in- Orleans calling for the General vincible. We're just taking stock of our Fimd boost. "The rules and regulations to million dollar mark. Although no means have yet been deassets in the same way our opponents do Balloting which began on implement this provision of the veloped for measuring the value of a memwhen a clash is coming, Act have not yet been issued," September 8 will continue for Certainly we have every right to appraise one month, with the poUs closing the Sl^ective Service office said. bership constantly on its toes, we have been The announcement indicated easily able to gauge its worth simply by our assets with a certEun amount of self- on October 8. satisfaction. We know that because we are that all merchant seamen will surveying the successes of the Union. ONE QUESTION In attaining virtually every one of our sound and internally strong we have been receive careful consideration, but The Referendum BaRot requires that particular attention will be selected objectives in the past few years, spared much of the grief and confusion given to men with technical our membership's alertness to a situation that now engulfs many another seamen's only Yes or No to the question: training and experience. "Are you in favor of a $10.00 and its unanimous and decisive action have organization and its members. assessment to build the General Out on the West Coast a situation has Application of the regulations been the fundamental factors in the Sea­ Fund?" to be issued will be determined farers' upsurge as the nation's leading developed that leaves the shipowners and The original resolution sub­ solely by each local board, which waterfront Union. The formula for our waterfront employers standing with all their has the authority to grant defer­ victories has been simple. Once the mem­ labor-hating viciousness clearly exposed. mitted in the Port of New Or­ ments individually to registrants bership has sensed a problem and decided The strike of the CIO longshoremen has be­ leans and adopted by all ports whose employment is regarded on a course of action it has hit hard. come the signal for a general attack against except Boston and Norfolk is as follows: as necessary to the maintenance We ride hard. No -fanfare, no hystericsall other maritime unions in that area. of the national health, safety or "WHEREAS: The A&G Dis­ such as used for instance by the commies While the shipowners, ranted patriotically interest. whenever they make a move—shroud our about not wishing to do business with the trict of the Seafarers Interna­ The draft law does not pro­ movements. We generally know what we longshoremen, they withdrew from negota- tional Union of North America vide for the recognition of a sea­ are after, we set oyr sights accordingly and tions with the MFOWW and MEBA just as has set the pdce with a new man's wartime service, because contract and raise in wages, the merchant marine "was a drive. A point in this fact is what hap- the contract discussions were nearing com- making the seaman's wage the civilian service," Selective Serv­ pened in New Orleans several weeks ago, pletion. In other words, they have pulled highest ever obtained or im­ when we were negotiating for a new con­ a lockout on these unions. TheV did the agined, and ice declared. tract with the Mississippi Shipping Com­ same thing with the MCS. Our own affi­ pany. Our SrU membership knew what liate, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, has "WHEREAS: Through job ac­ was at stake. Always conscious of the im­ been affected as a result of the shipowner's tion and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we portance of their every move as applies to decision to go the hard way. wei-e able to make the shipown­ Because of several last the entire Union, they displayed the The strike and the resultant lockout pose ers come in line and sign this minute suggestions which straight-forwardness that has so often a mighty serious question for all in mari­ contract, and will be incorporated in the characterized other SIU successes. Like time. While we are honoring our contracts proposed Stewards Depart­ "WHEREAS: The life blood of snapping your fingers, we had the results and sailing our ships we must be on guard ment Working Rules, this any organization is its solidarity for any eventuality. We must, most of all, we wanted. issue do^ not carry these and finances, and this definitely The first company was in line for the watch very closely to see what kind of a recommendations as orig­ helped us with our negotiations wage Increases and other features of the move the government will make. Already with the shipowners, and inally intended. there are threats that the armed forces two-year contract. They will appear, however, "WHEREAS; All our funds With the shipowners solid front cracked, may be moved in. in a forthcoming issue, for are definitely established for cer­ We must stand ready to lend a hand in the sailing became easier and after a few membership consideration. tain purposes, such as Buildings, more instances of action at the point of (Continued on Page 2) Strike, etc., and our General Fund is our working fund, and Report To The Membership Coming Soon Dock Strike Ties Up West Coast Shipping • A long struggle was predicted by both sides as the West Coast CIO longshoremen's strike for the hiring hall and wage in­ creases goes into its second week. The strike, which began Sept. 2, left shipping in all ma­ jor coast ports at a standstill. Some 12,000 striking members of the International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Un­ ion, headed by Harry Bridges, are picketing in ports from the Canadian border to Mexico, while approximately 16,000 sea­ men have thus far been made idle. More than 120 ships have been tied up as a result of the beef. The strike developed mainly from the dispute over provisions covering hiring hall operations and wages and began as soon as the 80-day injunction, im­ posed by the government under the Taft-Hartley law as a "cool­ on it legally. Bridges replied that ing off" period, was dissolved. his union wouldn't accept "a Also involved in the strike hiring hall with strings at­ are the CIO Marine Engineers tached to it." SEES LONG STRIKE Beneficial Association and the Bridges has predicted a strike Independent Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders who of four to six months. He also have charged they have been made a statement that has been locked out. The shipowners sud­ interpreted as revealing the denly withdrew all offers made communist party line of com­ to these unions just as contract plete disregard for the welfare negotiations were nearing com­ of the union members involved. He painted a pictiu-e of disaster pletion. for the workers. The CIO Marine, Cooks and "When this strike is over," Stewards, led by Hugh Bryson, and the CIO radio operators Bridges added, "we will be out have taken strike action. All un­ of business or they (the ship­ ions stated previously that none owners) will be out of business." would sign a contract until the The shipowners and waterfront others were satisfied with theirs. employers association contend It was reported that the em­ that their stand is now one of ployers had agreed to let the "meeting head-on the issue of hiring hall remain as it was in communism" in the Pacific mai-ithe old contracts vmtil a "court time unions that have been of competent jurisdiction" ruled spearheaded by Bridges. "No more negotiations will be held and no contracts will be signed with any such unions," they said, "until their officers have disavowed communism." REFUSE TO SIGN Officials of the CIO longshore­ men's union and those of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and the radio operators have refused to sign the non-communist affi­ davits required under the TaftHartley law. However, officers of the MEBA and the MFOWW have signed such affidavits, which shows the shipowners to be inconsistent on that score and possibly indicates that they are using the issue as a total fight on the maritime unions. Several SlU-contracted ships have been tied up in West Coast ports- as a result of the strike. "WHEREAS: We will defin­ itely have a struggle in future negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to build our funds so we will be better respected by the shipowners, and in a better position to fight them, so therefore be it "RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00, to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further "RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regular meeting August 25th, 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary-Treasurer of their ac­ tion, and be it finally "RESOLVED: That if this Res­ olution is carried that the Secre­ tary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a refer­ endum ballot." �Page Two T H E SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 10, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS lOSFTERNATMUJ^AL UNJON OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf Histrict Affiliated with the American Federation of X.al>or 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 Report To The Membership (Continued from Page 1) ainy manner necessary to our Brothers of the SUP, our West Coast affiliate, just as much as we would if they were pushing a beef. We must remember that it is just as tough to be locked out as it is to be hitting the bricks, maybe tougher. As this West Coast situation develops, it is impera­ tive that our watchword in the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict be "preparation." Our sound position of today is the fruit of previous preparation. But being on constant guard is the price of all seamen's security. There is no assurance that we are to remain exempt from the effects of the West Coast beef. There is assurance, however, that our membership once more is alert to a really bad and dangerous situation. Sensing the really dangerous situation, our membership is prepared for anything. The ten-dollar General Fund assessment, for instance, which the membership has placed on the referendum ballot is one indication of this. An­ other is the continued tightening of our organizational setup. Too often, as we go about our daily work, we lose sight of the significance of all these things in the overall picture. Were our membership not so alert, were they not W. T. ROSS so united on most all issues affecting us, were we not C. B. VIKEN strong financially, we, instead of the West Coast unions, P. DAVASON might now be fighting to preserve our secmity, rather P. M. KHEAUBER than enjoying the fruits of the recent two-^ear contract E. C. SHAFFER victory, with its higher wages and improved conditions. M. EL MOUR X. t While we move forward, other organizations are even MOBILE HOSPITAL now split by internal battles as they are engaged in W. J. WOOKY dangerous struggles with the seamen's enemy — the A. C. McALPIN shipowners. F. L. BARTLETT At times, unbelievable as it may sound, some of J. H. ASHURST R. ARMSTRONG these same unions have even accused our union of being EUGENE SMITH These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, intolerant of those who seek to come into our member­ H. R. LOWMAN ship meetings with problems that do not concern our as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging C. E. GLOVER heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by organization or our membership's welfare. In the sea­ writing to them. C. EMMANUEL men's unions, where the security of the membership ft t i C. J. MITCHELL hangs in constant danger of being cut down by ship­ BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL F. BECKER B. HARRIS owners, waiting for the opportunity to smash all mari­ E. E. GROSS GEORGE W. MEANEY C. SIMMONS EDWARD DUDEK time organizations, there is no room for anything but GETTIS LIGHTFOOT F. PASQUALI JOHN J. GEAGAN the direct shipboard and economic welfare of all hands. R. KEHRLY B. HUNT VIC MILAZZO The Union is either for the membership in these CARL L. WALKER as they have in others, qs a proving ground for party EDWIN DAKIN JOHNSTON things—all the way—or it is not. In some sections this welfare of the membership policy. As a result, the organizations are now split and RUSSEL S. NEARY ft ft ft doesn't appear to be the purpose. While their organiza­ weakened, and thus are at a disadvantage in conducting a struggle against the shipowner on any issue directly inSTATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL tions are in death-grips with the shipowners, "Sister" ^•olving not only their welfare — but their very lives A. EWING Bryson, of the MCS, and Bridges, the chief fink of the A. VANELZUELA as well. commie party in maritime, still have time to display more M. CASTRO We Seafarers know that as seamen we have few and more of an interest in the phony "Wallace for J. McNEELY President" movement than in the memberships of,their friends outside of the labor movement. Our individual A. JENSBY .respective unions. Let us hope that the membership of strength only exists in the might of our collective unity. D. DeDUISEN those unions realize this and put the boots to these two When we fight, we fight to win. Again and again we T. ZEMRZUSKI W. II. NUNN commie prostitutes while they are in the process of Seafarers have demonstrated we arc keenly sensitive to J. BOUYEA this grim reality. That is why we chalk up victories that settling their current beef. W. HUNT ultimately become the gain of all seamen. That is why R. L. JOHNSTON Such a sorry state of affairs would not be tolerated we arc able to chart a court that is calculated to bring K. C. CROWE by the alert SIU membership. Tolerance is a relative better livine C. OPPENHEIMER » broad That is why we are already preparing, as a result of W. H. PERRY f *11 I . • r crate any moves which recently concluded special agents conference, for an T. MANDICK . ; wiD weaken its internal structure and thus set it up for ^Hve to bring in more lobs at a time when C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA a knockdown by its enemies. other organizations are afraid to look ahead. And that is P. G. DAUGHERTY The MCS and the ILWU are perfect examples of why, too, we are striving to make more friends in the ft ft strategy, which now finds che membership labor movement and bring our union closer to the other SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL oT,the two organizations facing the shipowners on one sound, honest labor groups. L. TICKLE side and the party interest on the other. The commies Our membership's alertness is a valuable asset. And T. C. KELLY ha*e continually used the membership of these two unions,- ir brings valuable results. M. BYERS Afeii Jihw In The Marine Hospitak , • '* �Friday, September 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Taft-Hartley Act Still Menace To Label' By KEITH ALSOP Root Of Coast Beef Because the roof didn't' fall in on every labor union in the country the day in August 1947 the Taft- Hart­ ley Act went into effect, a lot of people have been lulled into thinking that maybe it isn't such a vicious, finky law after all. What these people don't realize is that the em­ ployers are using this law every day to weaken and smash unions. The maritime unions including the SIU have had Just as much trouble with the law as anybody else—and will have a lot more. For this reason. Seafarers should know how this law works and what they have to do to fight it. The plain truth is that it took the Taft-Hartley Act a year to get going in full force. It wasn't until this summer, for instance, that the maritime Hiring Hall became a matter of contention under the law. Mean­ while, however, the Act works in a thousand ways to slow up the unions in a hundred different fields. Only determination on the part of officials and rankand-file alike will keep any union, the SIU included, from knuckling xmder as long as the law is in effect. The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited While there are many, factors beside the Taftthe Port Agents to submit a series of articles of general and vital interest to the membership. These Hartley Act involved in the current West Coast strike articles do not take the pl£u;e of the Agents' weekly called by the CIO longshoremen, the Hiring Hall is a surveys on the state of shipping in theilr ports and central issue along with the Taft-Hartley Act's require­ other matters, but constitute additional commentaries. ment that union officials sign the non-communist The Editor felt that, because of their position, the pledge. (While no SIU official ever has had a single Agents would be able to comment wisely on a variety qualm about signing the pledge, and while aU have of subjects. The fifth article in the series appears on signed, this requirement certainly is an unwarranted this page. It was submitted by Keith Alsop, Port Agent invasion of our personal rights as citizens.) Where the Taft-Hartley Act does not strike directly in Galveston. Members are urged to submit their own it creates confusion, a fact which commie stooges like views on this and other articles in the series. Keith Alsop is a veteran seaman with fifteen years Harry Bridges and Hugh Bryson have been quick to of sea service behind him. His long experience on seize upon to assert their positions. The current strike the waterfront has given him a thorough understand­ on the West Coast is the perfect example. The CIO ing of the ^problems faced by maritime labor, and dock workers need the Hiring Hall for the same he is thoroughly familiar with the devious tricks by reason Seafarers must have it—as a solid protection to which the operators are always seeking to smash the their wages and conditions. To get it they have had maritime unions. to strike. In a vicious counter-move, the West Coast Alsop sailed through the war and has been Port waterfront employers have locked out the seamen's Agent in Charleston as well as Galveston. In addition, unions by breaking off negotiations with the MEBA, he has been a Patrolmen in New York, New Orleans MCS and MFOWW. The SUP is locked out along with and Norfolk. the rest. Taking their cue from the men who wrote During the 1946 General Strike, Alsop was Chairman the Taft-Hartley Act, the employers are acting like the Everything "Illegal" of the General Strike Committee for the Port of highbinders they always are when they get the chance. The fact that much of the working of the law is' Norfolk.. In the summer of 1947, he was Chairman of There is no doubt but what the anti-labor boys are what they call "insidious" has hidden the truth from the Isthmian Strike Committee for the Port of in the saddle. The pattern set by the Taft-Hartley Act many trade union members. But any Seafarer who Gal'veston. will grow tougher and tougher as the months go by, doesn't know that the Taft-Hartley Act is a powerful and the maritime unions will always be a favorite tool in the hands of the shipowners had better wake target. up to a few facts about the waterfront situation today. Defines Finky Pattern About the only thing you can't blame on the Act is Bosses Back Raiding There was nothing, for instance, to prevent Cities Service from turning over the ships specifically named Another point that is being missed by many is that and appearing with a brand new fleet. And even if the Taft-Hartley Act can serve the bosses indirectly by a contract were obtained covering the seven ships throwing organized labor itself into a state of chaos. specifically named how could the Union protect its The complicated rules for complying with the Act jobs and conditions if its agreement covered only half leave openings by which one union, can raid another the company? with the boss shouting encouragement from the side­ Of course, the SIU has petitioned the NLRB for an line. election on all remaining Cities Service vessels and Whatever differences there may be in the policies, will win the election when it is held. But since it practices and achievements of two unions in the same may then be necessary to have a imion-shop elec­ field, both eventually will be the losers if one raids tion, which the company can demand under the the other. The boss cheers when it happens, because, Taft-Hartley Act, on the entire Cities Service fleet, he knows that he stands a good chance of smashing the inevitable conclusion is put off that much the both. Open rivalry in organizing is one thing. The the state of shipping, and that you can attribute to longer. union that is stronger and has more to offer new. the same politicians who voted to shackle labor. In other words, the Taft-Hartley Act defines a members can be sure of victory. But raiding is an­ Take what the SIU has been up against. No sooner finky pattern of action for employers which results in did <the Union Negotiating Committee sit down with endless delays designed to discourage unions. Only if other matter because it destroys the common front the operators late this spring than the Taft-Hartley a union is strong and determined can it overcome which labor must havte on basic questions. We have to expect the Taft-Hartley front to become Act was flung in their faces. "You can't have a Union the obstacles the law puts in its path. stronger. No union can afford to expect anything else Hiring Hall, it's illegal," the operators said, all the Take the Calmar case for another example of how -while admitting that they themselves benefitted from the Taft-Hartley Act emerges every day as an all the way events are shaping up. The SIU in particular the Hiring Hall. They maintained that the Hiring around weapon by which the entrenched interests can must look for and be prepared for the worst if it is to maintain its position in the forefront of maritime Hall constituted a "closed shop" which the Taft- try to smash labor. labor. We didn't win the highes't wages and finest Hartley specifically bans. First off, Calmar accused the SIU of an "unfair labor conditions in maritime history by sitting still, and we This issue immediately stalled negotiations. The practice" when a crew respected a Longshoremen's will stay on top only if we keep moving. Hiring Hall is the core of maritime unionism. Without picket line in Albany in May. Nothing came of this, There is no time like today to get ready for to­ it, the unions would be relatively powerless in the but in Jime the Calmar people proceeded to sue the struggle to improve the wages and conditions of SIU in a Federal court for $12,500 in damages, claim­ morrow. Or, to put it another way, you secure your seamen. The SIU negotiators had no choice but to ing that the Union had held up a ship in Boston and ship for sea while you are still safe in port because insist that the Hiring Hall issue be settled before aUeging that they had suffered to that extent as a the sea may be rough. That is the reasoning behind the 10-dollar assess­ there was any talk of other matters. The result was result. The important fact about this suit is that it that it was July 1 before a Hiring Hall formula was could not have been brought at aU if the Taft-Hartley found which the Union could accept. Weeks -were Act had not been passed. The Act specifically auth­ wasted during which wages and conditions could orizes such suits against unions. Before the summer have been negotiated. It was well into August before of 1947 such suits were baiTed. the Union, by resolute job action, settled the wage issue. NMU Hit Worse Cities Service Stalls So far as the SIU's negotiations are concerned, the worst that can be said is that they were stalled. What the Taft-Hartley Act has done to the Cities Service situation is another matter. The SIU will, in the end, score a victory over Cities Service, as that outfit well knows. But meanwhile the company has grabbed every chance offered by the Taft-Hartley Act to ham­ string and discourage the Union. In this, the National Labor Relations Board imder the influence of the Act has played into the hands of the company. Last winter, as every Seafarer knows, the SIU won a smashing five-to-one victory in a certification elec­ tion conducted by the NLRB on seven Cities Service ships. At the time the SIU petitioned for the election the company hac eight ships. The eighth was not voted because it failed to touch an American port during the voting period. Meanwhile, the company acquired eight additional ships before the NLRB acted on the election. At this point the NLRB reversed its own precedent. In a similar situation concerning the Isthmian fleet, the NLRB certified the SIU as the bargaining agent for all ships of the company regardless of whether they had actually been voted. In the Cities Service case, the NLRB decided that the Union was the bar­ gaining agent for only the seven ships voted. This put the Union in a very bad position and gave the com­ pany a powerful weapon. The SIU is not the only maritime union to be attacked under the Act. The NMU's Hiring Hall on the Great Lakes has been declared illegal by the NLRB and is now going into the Federal courts for a decision. Again, the Hiring Hall is being denounced by the anti-union forces as a "closed shop" banned by the scabby Taft-Hartley Act. And the NMU has had even worse trouble. For 80 days this siunmer, the NMU was imder a federal injimction against striking for wages and con­ ditions. The injunction was brought imder the TaftHartley Act. When the injunction was up, the NMU was no better off than it had been before—until a determined SIU blazed a trial. For 80 days the CIO longshoremen on the West Coast were under a federal injunction against striking. The injunction was brought under the Taft-Hartley Act. When the injunction was up, the dock workers were no better off tiian they had been before. They struck anyway, but 80 days were lost to the TaftHartley forces. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, as soon as the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association, AFL, threatened direct action to get their wage demands, a federal injimction was thrown at them. They are under that injunction ^now. The injunction was brought imder the Taft-Hartley Act. Government by injunction was jettisoned 20 years ago. The Taft-Hartley Act brought it back—^to smash labor unions. •i . • ment for the General Fund now being voted upon in all ports by referendum ballot. That is why every forward-looking Seafarer should vote "YES." If the SIU is to sail through the troubled waters ahead, it must insure its internal health now when it is strong. Our day-to-day health depends on the General Fund. It is the General Fund that runs every activity of the SIU except those specific items covered by the special funds such as the Strike Fund. The General Fund protects your contracts. It pays all expenses and salaries connected with policing the agreements, keeping the records, publishing the LOG and other literature, maintaining the Halls (except for new buildings and equipment), building supplies, clerical supplies, public utilities and various miscel­ laneous items that keep the Union going. No item is hidden, everything is in the open. Without the General Fund the Union could not operate. Above all, it is the General Fund which must finance the running fight against the Taft-Hartley boys. That fight is part of the Union's day-to-day routine. The ship operators, seizing the Taft-Hartley Act as a club, have steppd up the pace of the battle. We must do the same if we are to keep ahead of them. �Page Four r Jl E & E ul F A IUEi R S L O G top Dummies Join IFMU 99-Year Club Fxiday>>Sepiember 10, IMS WHAT In a belated effort to eliminate disruptive communist influences .an NMU membership meeting in QUESTION: What is the toughest job you have to perform in fulfilling ..New York" consigned three duties of your rating? ' former top union officials to the 9&-year club, confirming the find­ CASWELL WARREN. MM: JULIO BERNARD, Bosun: ings of a trial committee. . :-The ousted members are Fer­ I'd say the whole job is pretty Satisfying all the men seems dinand C. Smith, ex-national tough. A Messman has to please to me to be about the toughest .secretary, Howard McKenzie, exeverybody by serving them aU part of being a Bosun. I get my vice-president, and Paul Palazzi, to their satisfaction—and at one orders from the Chief Mate, mid ex-New York port agent. They time. It probably wouldn't be it is my job to see that they are are expected to appeal the de­ so bad, if you could handle the carried out — whether I like cision to the NMU's national men's requests in groups of three ' them or not. Some men don't council or national convention or four at a time. Often one understand this, or don't want next month. guy will holler and then the to accept their responsibilities. Smith, a native of Jamaica was whole gang will chime in, and When this happens the Bosun already facing deportation by the it's a race to keep everybody generally has to do their work Government as an alien comfig: satisfied. You really have to because, no matter how you •munist. McKenzie, a "Riverkeep stepping, if you want the look at it, the work has to be boat Swifty" type, has long been boys to be happy. But I think done. We are all part of a good a well-known commie stooge. with the right approach, and Union that sees to it we are the Palazzi, a communist maritime telling them "Take it easy, best paid seamen in the indu9« theoretician, has frequently op­ boys!" once in awhile, they all try working under top condi­ erated as a waterfront character pili: understand. I'm getting along at tions. All we need is cooperation it okay. assassin. on board ship. the shipboard GANAWAY TOO JACK DIETRICH, FWT: While Smith, McKenzie and S. T. BUTLER. MM: I find that on short trips the Palazzi were on trial in New Toughest job in the engineYork, Clyde S. Ganaway, former men are easy to get along with room for me comes when I'm on port agent in Mobile, faced a cuid my job is fairly easy. But, a tanker that is maneuvering trial committee in that port on long trips, it's a little differ­ in and out of port and con­ which recommended that he be ent story. After about two stantly changing speeds. Maybe placed in the NMU's 99-year months out, a man gets home­ you get 50 bells in a period of club. The membership approved sick, crabby or just irritated, 20 minutes. You've really got and he generally takes it out. the decision. to keep hopping to cut down The charges against Smith, on the food or the service—al­ pressure, keep on eye on the McKenzie and Palazzi were filed though they haven't changed a pumps, work the valves and personally by NMU president Joe bit. It's a Messman's job to kid watch the bypass. Sometimes, during this maneuvering opera­ Curran, who played "footsie" them along, and not lose his tion, you might also have to with the qommies himself until temper so that every one's spir­ its are good. If you give the change or clean about 20 burn­ his famous break in 1946. ers. But the hardest of all for Curran charged his three for­ boys cheerful service along with good food you'll find their mor­ me is the handling of the va^es mer colleagues with participat­ ale stays high. I rarely have any to keep the proper amount of ing in leftist activities calculated trouble, because I understand water in the boilers. I always to disrupt the NMU, and with the nature of my job and the feet belter when maneuvering misusing NMU ftmds. Their de­ men. is over and we're on our way. fense was that they were being tried for pushing the candidacy of Henry Wallace for President of the United States'—-who is be­ ALBERT SEGRIFF, FOW: K. KRISTENSEN, AB: ing sponsored, pushed and pub­ The toughest thing an FQW is licized by the communist party. I think that one of the tough­ up against is maneuvering into est -things connected with my In Mobile, Ganaway was a harbor with the orders com­ -job comes up when you run charged with placing his per­ ing thick and fast. How bad it into a tricky steam winch, just sonal aims and ambitions and is depends who's on the budge as you'-re. about to top and low­ those of the communist party giving orders, but it's pretty er gear. Generiilly this condi­ above the welfare of the NMU tough anyway. You may ,^et tion isn't discovered until the membership and with neglect of "Stop," "Cut Steam" and "Full winch Is to be used. Conditionshis duties as Mobile agent. Speed Ahead" in rapid succes­ like this can A dasgerotuE« To sion, and you have to do some avoid such occurrences, I be­ fast jumping. You can do a lot lieve the winches should bO: of things wrong and you have checked as soon as a ship euto know your business. You have rives in port. On the Colabee, to widch your water, and be a few years ago, we had a gas NEW YORK—Negotiations for careful you don't Rood the place head on a winch blow up and, a new contract were scheduled with oil or do- something 'worse. as a result, a boom was dropped. to be resumed late this week You earn your pay. Of course, Ludcily, no one was hurt. I between the International Long­ everything in the- engine room is think this condition is a big shoremen's Association, AFL, and tougher on a tropical run. headache to JBosuns and ABs. the New York Shipping Asso­ ciation for the first time since an 80-day federal injunction was thrown on the ILA on August CHARLES CARROLL, OS: THEODORE WILLIAMS, OS: 24. Personally, I don't think any I've been sailing three years The injunction, one more in part of my job is tough. I've and a half and I guess an OS the series slapped on maritime been getting along very well doesn't find one thing much unions under the Taft-Hartley as an OS. I do my job to the | Act, was called for by the gov­ tougher than another. The tough ernment on top of a 10-day tem­ best of my ability, but every­ lime is when something goes porary restraining order which body seems to cooperate, which wrong. Warst I sainember is was imposed wheii the ILA makes everything pretty simple. once when I went up the main­ threatened direct action. What helps, too, is the fact that' mast of a Liberty in a Bosun's The negotiations affect nearly most SIU ships are clean. As far chair to fix the range light. The 50,000 longshoremen from Port­ as sanitary duties go, it could shackle at the top holding the land, Maine, to 'Hampton Roads, be daxned tough on a guy in chair broke and I started to Virginia, the greatest concentra­ my rating when he comes fall. I was lucky enough to grab tion being in New York. aboard a ship and finds that the mast and.I slid, but it was The principal issue in the dis­ the gang that just paid off did a rough slide. I hate to think so in a hurry and left a mess pute is wage§. what might have happened if behind. I've seen this only once Since the ILA has the "shapeI'd missed. That' was a close up" system of employment, the though. Most SIU men aie care­ caU, althoi^gh maybe I've had ful about leaving the ship clean. tougher jobs. .hiring-hall is not an issue. ' Talks To Resume In ILA Pay Dispute • • S'- • " -'r.'' / rv It," • �T-W'Kt- S^ B A P Friday; Septembnr-lO/ldff" ft B R Paga Fiva'1 L &4^ Mobile Shipping Gains Slightly^ SIU Fishermen Win New Waters By CAL TANNER Philadelphia Seafarers Go For Assessment, Conference Plans By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER NY Office Moves The New York State Em­ ployment Insurance office for maritime personnel in New York City has moved to new quarters at 165 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn. All sea­ men's business, whether claims or weekly visits, is now handled by the new Brooklyn office. Better accommodations for handling seamen are re­ ported at the new office, which can be reached by any subway at the Borough Hall Station. The old Unemployment In­ surance office was at 277 Canal Street, Manhattan. PHILADELPHIA — Shipping strong and expanding SIU in the picked up considerably this tough days ahead. week, with two payoffs, the SS After all, the sound condition John H. Marion — a Liberty of the Building and Strike tanker, one of the recent addi­ Funds, which has made the Com­ tions to the SIU, and a good panies respect the Union and its ship with a clean payoff—and ability to go through with what­ the SS George Gershwin, an Al­ ever it starts, had no small share coa Liberty loadjng grain here in gaining the recent raise and for Germany. This also paid off the new two year contracts. clean, and took an entire new An extra $10.00 right now can crew since this was a transporta­ be expected to do the same thing tion payoff. for the organizational drives and Incidentally, this new ruling the expanding program of the which requires men to get off Union. the ship when they get trans­ portation money, has been re­ ceived by the membership here as a damn good thing. The consensus of opinion is It sounded like a bum beef to By JOE ALGINA that it is undercutting the spirit the Union since there had been of the agreement, for a man to NEW YORK—Business in this an argument with Bull on the take the money which the Union port is good, and shipping is has forced the companies to pay still pretty fair for I'ated men in same score a few weeks back. so that men can get back to the the Deck and Engine Depart­ So the SIU and the MM&P got port where they signed on, and ments. Stewards are having a together and looked into the question. then to remain with the ship. harder time getting out, how­ They found that the company But to do this at the present ever. had bought a lot of pretty un­ time, when many Brothers are 0.ne guy who gets a job for savory food while the Beatrice hard-up for a job, is hardly an the asking is the AB who has a was lying in New York during action becoming a Union green ticket. The new Coast the ILA strike in Puerto Rico. Guard rule says that two-thirds This was at a time when the Brother! There were a number of ships of the ABs on any ship niust company had tried to fire the in transit which were contacted have the green tickets, and there Steward. The Steward was not by the Patrolman: The SS Robin are plenty of ABs with blue even aboard when the food was Qoodfellow, the Robin Doncaster, tickets who are eligible for the bought, since the SIU man was the SS Cape Race of South At­ green one. then in the process of getting his If you are an AB and have job back. To make a long story lantic; and the John B. Water­ three years seatime, get yourself short, the Steward and the Cook man. Several coastwise vessels also the green ticket if you haven't are both still on the ship. We also paid off two tankers touched here. All of these ships already. You'll be doing your­ belonging to US Waterways. were visited, and all left with self and the Union a favor. We had some pretty fair pay­ They came in to be fireproofed the beefs cleaned up and every­ offs in this port during the past in accordance with Coast Guard body happy. week. Among the good ones orders. Just how long before THEY LIKE IT were the Steel Age, Isthmian; they will come out again we Stephen Leacock, South Atlantic; don't know. The reports of the Emergency Canton Victory, Watei-nian; Al­ We signed on some ships too, Agent's Conference that were gonquin Victory, Saint Lawrence carried in the last LOG were Navigation; Seatrain New Jersey all with a minimum of trouble. In fact, we had a routine week. well receivetl here. B.Y^ryone is and the Carolyri, Bull Line. BIG WIND enthusiastic about the new pro­ BULL STUFF gram and this Port is back of it Labor Day was a typically 100 percent. We had another Bull Line ves­ windy holiday. All the politi­ The $10.00 assessment for the sel, the Beatrice—whose payoff cians mounted their rostrums to General Fund, which is coming would have been okay, if it proclaim that they were labor's up on the Referendum ballot, hadn't been for a dispute over friends and benefactors. They will mean a lot toward seeing the Steward. The ship's officers this program through. We feel claimed that the chow was bad sure that it will pass with flying and that either the Steward or colors, for the membership is the Chief Cook would have to aware of the importance of a leave. MOBILE — Shipping here was fair, but no better than that dur­ ing the past week. At least it was better than it was the week be­ fore—which is something. We had five payoffs, two signons and three ships in transit. There were jobs for 91 bookmen and 30 permits. Ships signing on were Water­ man's Governor Kilby and Al­ coa's Ranger, plus two ships with continuous articles, the Alcoa Corsair and the Morning Light. The payoffs were on the Pe­ gasus, Ranger, and Corsair, all Alcoa, and the Governor Kilby, Morning Light and Lafayette, all Waterman. There were no serious • beefs on these ships, what there were being settled without any diffi­ culty. In fact, the only beef of any proportions during the weeks was inside the Union. On the Morning Light, the crew lost a few hours of over­ time because five members of Shipping For Rated Men Fair In New York From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER Your book number is the surest way of identifying yourself in the Union so, if you have not memorized it yet, you had better do so. It will come in handy sometime, for one can never tell when or how his book might be lost or when he might have a beef to settle. If you ever have to write to Headquarters, lor a duplicate book, a beef, or what-have-you, it is best t.o mention this number. If you hold a permit, mention this number. It will facilitate the handling of your case, and you will get a quicker response to your communication. When it comes to requesting a duplicate bo.ok or permit, always enclose the required $1.00 fee. Payment mu^t be in postal money order or a postal note. Make it payable to the Seafarers International Union, 51 Beaver Street, New York City 4, N. Y. Be sure to place the notation, "Attention Sixth Floor," so that It will go directly to the Records Department at Headquarters, and insure the prompt handling of your case. \ — shouted it loud, long and often^— as they always do. And, as usuaT, all the yelling amounted to a fiat nothing. The politicians never give labor anything. Labor gets what it fights for, and no more. We'll keep on fighting for the seamen and let somebody else play footsie with the politicians. That's the way the SIU always has done things and always will. Meanwhile the employers com­ plain that strikes are "ruining" them and that labor must be held in check. The sometimes confused public listens, little knowing that management has strike techniques of its own which are anything but pretty. If there is a big strike, it gets in the headlines across the coun­ try. Everything is in the open. Business does it in different ways. Big companies get together on little private agreements on prices—and you and 1 shell out money. Or, instead of private agreements, they make war on each other. They undercut each other's prices, force the weak outfits to the wall, or keep some­ body from getting into business at all. the Deck Department were late" for sailing on several occasions. The men who caused the troubleare being brought up on charges for their performing. Shipping looks as if it were going to be pretty slow for a at least the next week and per­ haps longer. Neither Waterman nor Alcoa reports much stirring. With practically no ships in port, the Marine Allied Work­ ers' Towboat and Riggers Divi­ sion is finding thing a bit rough. Five tugs were laid up and the; riggers, who had been working on the ships as they came in, are just about knocked off. SOME IMPROVEMENT However, this situation is looking a little bit better. Water­ man sent twO' tugs outside and called back two small tugs from idle status for harbor work. When the tugs that went outside bring in the LSTs they are tow­ ing, there will be some work for the riggers. The SIU Fishermen have suc­ ceeded in persuading the State Conservation Department to move the legal line so that they can shrimp further in than they have been. Before the new line was set up, the shrimpers were not able to go past Arlington Pier in Mobile. However, they claimed that the shrimps inside the line were bigger and more plentiful The Unions and the state offi­ cials got together and agreed to make a test run of the water in­ BERNSTEIN BUCKED Take the case of Arnold Bern­ stein. He's trying to buy two big passenger ships from the Government and operate them in the North Atlantic trade under side the line. ^ After ,j;he test, the the American flag. The mer­ state discovered it would be okay chant marine is notoriously de­ to open up some extra water to ficient in passenger tonnage and the fishermen, which will be you would think that everybody done right away. ^ would hail his effort, especially There is nothing new on since he wants to carry passen­ the unemployment compensation gers at low rates and give lots battle down here. There is an of people a chance to travel. appeals court hearing scheduled And doubtless many people for September 8, and we will would like to see him get the represent all members involved. ships. But the i-est of the ship­ We expect a final and binding ping industry is fighting him docisiori from tlio Stots Sii'^rom© tooth and nail. The United Court in the very near future. States Lines, the Black Diamond QUIET PICTURE Line and the Waterman Steam­ ship Corporation came hurrying The labor picture in Mobile is up to the Maritime Commission [ quite serene this week, there be­ to "prove" how terrible it would | ing no beefs hanging fire. The be for the industry and the na­ other night. Brother Morris Al­ tion if Bernstein should get those port of the Teamsters was vessels. It's the knife in the elected president of the Central Trades and Labor Council to fill back. If a Union were to try some­ out the term of Brother C. H. thing like that up would go a Applewhite who resigned a while hue and cry that labor's power back. Brother Alport, who is Busi­ must be chocked. But what the shipping companies do gets ness Agent for the Teamsters, is a member of Mobile's powerful buried in the news. The voting has started on the Maritime Trades Council. Con­ assessment for the General Fund. gratulations to Brother Alport! Now is the time to build that There always are a few oldFund to a point where nobody timers around this port. Right now you can find the following: ran hurt us. The Taft-Hartley boys are go­ A. M. Wiggins, J. Walters, J. P. ing to keep hammering at us Dixon, H. Thompson, W. Rey­ and we have to keep in con­ nolds. J. R. Mayes, H. Augustus, stant readiness for them, for the W. Marshall, A. F. Wright, J. P. ship operators are part of them. Crawford, D. Saxon, L. Stone, A vote for the assessment is a Curley Price, C. Aubert, E. T. vote for a Union strong enough Hardeman, E. D. Scott, Lefty to buck anything that comes McNorton, E. De Angelo and Paul Chattey. along. ^ �Page Six THE SEAFA.RERS LOG Shipping Slows, And New Hail Only Cheer In Port Tampa TMdap, September 10. 1948 DOCK HUCKSTER IN EGYPT A little closer to home, and of more interest to the membership, is the report on the progress of the Hall. Our building is just about complete. It's a real swell lay-out. If business were only as good as our Hall we would have the best shipping of any ^ f4\3 port. About ftie onlj'- thin|(s our menv bers are finding to boast about are the contracts and building. Next week we are slated to At least we can crow about these. receive the usual three Water­ FRIENDLY TENANTS man ships and one Alcoa, but all jobs are as good as gone all One side of the building is U, ready. These berths will be just about ready for tenants. The snapped up by the bookmen Office Workers and the Cigar waiting on the beach, so a per- Box Makers Union are waiting, and the Longshoremen also want mitman is wise-if he steers clear space. of this port. This arrangement will make things nice for all hands. The BROKEN HEARTED Cigar Workers have long been An incident which should our friends. They assisted us prove of interest to the member- during the General Strike and, if ship, though I don't know what things ever come to swords it proves, took place here last points with them, we will be able to reciprocate. • week. A member of the com-, The rainy season is about over, miuiist party chose this port for and while most of the country is his swan song. In a real dram­ sweating it out, we are having atic manner he gave his all to mild weather. In fact, nights the cause. are actually cool h§re. The Moses Cleveland, a LuckSeveral oldtimers are hanging mback ship, came into Tampa around waiting for the long one. to go into di-ydock. A Wiper Some of them are Harry Sim­ aboard, an avowed conununist, mons, Markos Franggos, Buddy received word that the commies Baker, Morse Ellsworth, Joe had been swept out of office in Wreadand, Bobby Sheppard, to the NMU. A sketch by Seafarer Norman Mciffie name but a few. The news acted on him like a shot. He ranted and raved over the deck of the ship, swearing that the world had gone to ruin now that all the commies were to picket captains, crews and however, since the men on our By AL BERNSTEIN and ou* in the street. -everybody else involved. They ships here are first-rate Sea­ FRENCHY MICHELET farers, A&G style. were also instructed to report SWAN DIVE SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping by telephone every 30 minutes. 'ROUND-THE-CLOCK He proceeded to work himself on the West Coast was brought The crews of A&G ships were into a frenzy and, finally, he to a complete halt the other day instructed to listen to no or­ During the week, we have grabbed his money, waved at his when the CIO Longshoremen, the ders, suggestions or requests held a meeting every day to MCS and the MFOWW hit the from anyone except accredited discuss what we have to do in bricks. representatives from the A&G's the face of the strike and its With the strike now well into San Francisco Hall. relation to our ships. In addi­ its first week, things are pro­ This policy paid dividends al­ tion we've had to keep the San ceeding quietly — so quietly, in most immediately. A sound truck Francisco Hall open 24 hours a fact, that, except for the picket- operated by one of the striking day to cope with the situation. lines in front of them, the var- unions cruised the waterfront Incidentally, the first man to -ious terminals and docks look urging all crews to pile off their no different from the way they ships. The A&G delegates check­ volunteer for night duty was ever looked before. But shipping ed with this office and were Brother H. Beckman, who check­ ed calls all through the first is at a standstill. told to keep the men aboard to night we were open. Since then There has been no trouble of maintain the contracts. we have had more than enough any sort in this port. In fact, volunteers and we intend to CALLING CARDS the only place there has been stay on a 24-hour basis until any trouble at all is Wilming­ After due deliberation, we the strike is over. shipmates, and with a yell of "to ton, where there was a fiare-up printed cards identifying our I The boys have been enthusi­ hell with it all" took a dive over between the SUP and the CIO men and requesting picket cap­ astic about helping out. Several longshoremen on an issue that the side. tains to let them through. The who had taken to the hills after had nothing to do with the cards read as follows: The police fished his body out coastwise strike. recent payoffs to get in a little "Picket Captain: Please pass vacation time have called in four hours later. His dough was SHIP LINE-UP Brother of SS long-distance to find out what missing. at Pier The following A&G-contracted they could do. At the inquest later, the crew ships were in San Francisco who is going aboard this ves­ told the commissioner that the when the strike broke: Monroe sel to maintain our contractual ' Incidentally, after one of our man had preached the "doctrine" 'Victory and Steel Inventor, Isth­ obligations and for safety of bull sessions on the strike,-there was a Brother telling us what aU during the trip, and that the mian; Yorkmar, Calmar; and the ship. §:• 'a swell time he had in Reno. defeat of the commies in the I Waterman's Maiden Victory. "Under no circumstances . His accoimt didn't sound much NMU elections had proved too I Due up the coast are the will this Brother remain much for him. He was a mem­ Lyons, Smith & Johnson; Isth­ aboard the above-mentioned like the Reno we knew, so we questioned him rather closely. ber of the MFOWW. mian's Clyde Seavey and Cal- vessel in the event of strike­ "Sure I was in Reno," he said, mar's Marymar. breaking tactics on the part On the local labor front: "and I can prove it by these Scheduled to arrive at Broadof 'the operator." The Teamsters here are having i wood on the Columbia River is The cards bear the letter­ pictures. I was right there in a run-in with the Yellow Cab Waterman's Purdue Victory, head of the San Francisco "Hall Reno de Janeko." Company, the first unionized That is the complete picture of and are signed by an A&G company in the area. The cab Pf' A&G shipping on the Coast at official. company's manager is doing all present. Although the picket captains if' he can to break the union, but The morning the strike began, have honored the cards on every fc. from all indications he is going we called a special meeting at occasion so far, we have urged If you have a beef or a to run into a snag. I' problem wheii you're on fhe A&G Headquarters here. We our members not to walk K There are a couple of SlU elected W. McKay, C. Quinnt, through the lines unnecessarily. West Coast. f;onlact the new men pushing hacks for this com­ Joe Gordon and "Shorty" Foos A&G Hall, 85 Third Street. "Pass through only after the pany. Our men were also in­ as a rank-and-file committee to picket captain clears you, and The telephone number is strumental in organizing the Red serve as strike observers at the then eo about your business," DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in be­ Top Cab Company, a notorious docks where A&G ships might we f!dl each man. We don't tween ships, and get ac­ quainted. link outfit, which now has a be affected. want any incidents. Not that we contract with the Teamsters. They were instructed to talk have much to worry about, TAMPA—This port is wallow­ ing in the worst streak of bad shipping to hit here since the war. For the past two weeks all activities has been at a stand­ still. Tomorrow we get our first break when the John Laurence Of Waterman will head in. Thursday we are scheduled to receive the Smiley. Bridges' Strike Haits West Coast Shipping On The Coast 4 Port Baltimore Reports Week's Shipping Rise By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping has picked up in the past two weeks. Most of the men have been tak­ ing the jobs and we have even had to send out to other ports for men. • ^ We had payoffs on the Ore Line's Steelore, and Oremar; Isthmian's Cape Elizabeth, Steel Navigator, and St. Augustine Victory; the Governor Graves, Waterman; the Robin Goodfellow; and the Henry Rice, Alcoa. We are hoping for some good payoffs in the week to come. Four ships signed on: Steelore, Oremar, Governor Graves, and St. Augustine Victory. We should have sortie more sign-ons next week with a few Isthmians that are at present in the repair yard, and several Alcoas. There have been some Alcoas and W&termans here in transit that just pull in, load, and leave without calling for replacements. Most of them crew up in the Gulf. There have been a few minor beefs, but most of them have been straightened out right on the ship. KNOWING THE SCORE The crews are doing a good job in that respect for, by know­ ing the agreement and living up to it, most of the half-phony beefs are eliminated. The good beefs were straightened out right on the ship with all mem­ bers present. On a .Waterman and a Robin ship there was not even one beef; while on the Henry Rice everything was okay, except for one man who started to get off and then changed his mind after a replacement had been dis­ patched. When you start to get off, be sure that you do; for when you change your mind the last min­ ute you ball everything up. It is not right, and it causes trouble for the Dispatcher and for the men that are shipped. FIGHT DOES IT Some other Unions cry that the SIU always gets'the best of everything. They forget that the SIU has fought for everything that it has gotten, and has never sold out as some of the others have done. We are watching the tie-ups on the West Coast and wondering how it will effect us. The MFOW and MCS are go­ ing out on strike here. They already have a few pickets out on their ships. We are standing by to see what is what. There are some gashounds around, but they don't hang around the Hall, for they know that we are watching them and will lower the boom if they in­ terfere with Union business. One Cities Service tanker came in and we hit her right away. Everything was okay. She is in the shipyard for repairs and will be around for a while. Both Cuba Distillery tankers were in the shipyard, too, and one is still there. We hit them every day to be sure that everything is all right and stays that way. The boys in the hospital are doing all right. That raise and the new contracts made them all feel a lot better. They are all anxious to start sailing again, and we sure wish them the best of luck. �tBM SEAFARERS 10 G ^Sbcfi SirykMiim: W;. lAi SEAFARERS AND FRIENDS IN MOBILE In photo aboTe, SIU members axe seen in Mobile liall sfaorily after special meeting in wKioh they discussed situation at State DocdES during sscnitt jlS'L Carmen's beef. Below are members of a committee of AFL Tii^ple Wbrlters Union which holds its meet­ ings in SIU Mobile Hall. The Tipple Werkers is aneSier .of- the labor organizations with which the SIU enjoys a close-woridng relationship. ai Page Sevet/ I Mesoil Struck By Freighter; Runs Aground In Argentine Bearing temporai-y patches, the Federal Motorship Corporation's SS Mosoil is bound for the States after an ill-fated South American trip during which she collided with a Belgian freighter and ran aground twice, according to word just received from Seafarer C. J. Hill, Deck Delegate. The Mosoil spent about a month in Buenos Aires, under­ going temporary repairs on her starboard side, and left the Ar­ gentine port on Sept. 2. She is one of the vessels acquired by the SIU in its drive on unor­ ganized tanker companies be­ gun early this year. Calamity first struck the Mo­ soil on July 12, as she left Buenos Aires and was proceed­ ing up the river to Rosario. "Our steering gear broke down in the channel," Hill says, "as W were apprbaching the Belgian steamer, Henry Jasper. The dan­ ger signal was given on the ship's whistle and the Jasper dropped her hook, but she NEW YORK SS LONGVIEW VICTORY N. T. Curran, $1.00; A. P. Permljo, $2.00; J. Ekland, $5.00; M. R. Salvador. $1.00; S. C. Hudgena, $3.00; A. Mar­ tinez. $1.00; J. Cubano. $1.00; H. J. White. $5.00; R. L. Aiu. $3.00; F. Cas­ tro. $3.00; E. O. Sucre. $2.00; J. Fer­ nandez. $3.00; A. Wiessner. $3.00; J. P. Macahilas, $2.00; S. Paacual. $1.00; A. C. Dejesus, $2.00; L. R. Hynes; $2.00; J. Rharriman. $2.00; F. Tokarchuq. $1.00; Grpgan. $1.00; E. Pacheco. $4.00; V. Cellini. $2.00; C. Ford. $2,00. SS STEEL EXECUTIVE W. C. Harrington. $5.00; R. Doupe. $2.00; A. R. Swiszczowski, $1;00; A. C. Belt. $2.00; R. Finstrom. $5.00; A. J. Jensen. $2.00; L. Gocko. $3.00; R. Anzaione. $2.00; J. A. Smith, $2.00; A. Saunders. $2.00; J. B. Crowley, $2.00; F. W. John, $2.00; A. Adomaites. $5.00; A. M. Cheverez. $3.00; B. A. Graivberg. $2.00; F. Rasmussen. $3.00; B. B. Amezquita. $2.00; C. Reiff. $2.00; B. L. Robbins. $2.00; R. 1. Pelayo. $2.00; S. Potunia. $2.0'0; J. B. Pereira. $5.00; O. A. Payne. $2.00; L. Rinaldl. $1.00; J. W. Smith. $2.00; B. A. Mode. $5.00. SS STEEL FABRICATOR V. Suska. $3.00; A. Sparrow. $2.00; J. D. Howiaon. $2.00; V.. Sedes. $5.00; A1 Thomas. $5.00; P. J. Welsh. $2.00; W. R. Serpe. $2.00; S. Gordon. $2.00; P. Reyes. $3.00; C. Flores. $2.00; D. Blonstein. $1.00; T. R. Tobiaasen. $3.00; C. Rodriguez. $3.00; C. P. Rose. $3.00; H. Aquio. $2.00; V. Arevalo. $5.00; M. F. Villacarte. $3.00; E. Ojeca. $1.00; R. P. Negron. $1:00; M. Martin. $2.00; P. D. Velez. $2.00; M. Magdael. $6.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA F. H. Pitts. $5.00; J. J. Word. Jr.. $1.00. SS J. B. WATERMAN W. V. Newhiff. $1.00; C. A. Nickerson. $1.00; 11. C. Hill. $1.00; D. S. Gardner. $1.00; H. Kohv. $2.00; P. R. Davis. $2.00; B. Bugesson. $1.00; S. Pateras. $1.00; E. Belkner. $1.00; E. Steele. $2.00; F. Wonsor. $2.00; A. T. Thibodeau. $1.00; J. Boldiszar. $1.00; A. . Oyhus. $1.00. A. Plutes. $1.00; S. Piuainski, $1.00; J. Anderson. $2.00; C. H. Burner. Jr., $1.00; P. Riohter. $1.00; J. Sanlouzans. $2.00; P. Pron. $1.00; N. Tripp. $2.00; C. H. Reiss. $1.00; C. Andrew. $1.00; J. Vilos. $1.00; J. J. Monahan. $2.00; R. H. Bridge. $1.00; j. Jimenz, $5.00; B. C. Simpson. $1.00; E. Jusino. $1.00; J. F. Pacheco. $2 00. SS ALGONQUIN VICTORY W. G. Appleby. $2.00; B. D. Fried­ man. $1.00; E. Blevins, ..$1.00; K. L. Hogan. $2.00; A. S. Blomkvist, $2.00; J. Bumgardner. $5.00; J. S. Asavicius. $2.00; F. Redman. $3.00; K. E. Morie. $2.00; J. R. Rodriguez. $20.00; L. A.. Cramboli. $1.00; J. Czerwinaki. $3.00; J. Viga, $1.00; L. A. Ware. $1.00; W. Murrell. $3.00; E. E. Roloff. $1.00; N. j; Wright; $2:00; W. J. Doyle. $1.00; E. v. Smith. $1.00; D. Ortiz. $2.00; M. X. Pinto, $1.00. Gadsdeu Mate Makes Own Werking Ruies By LOU GOFFIN and RAY GONZALES clarifications were found neces­ sary the Union and the com­ pany would make such decisions. On the Gadsden, a heavy lift ship carrying locomotives, the Mate has a little more authority over the sailors than on the usual run of cargo ships. On paying off the MV Gadsden recently, we discovered a Chief Mate who takes it upon himself to clarify our contract. Very of­ ficiously, this guy decided to make up a set of rules, which OVERSTEPS LIMITS the sailors would have to abide Regardless of his authority, he by. has no right to make his own After we glanced at these working rules. Oddly enough, rules, we informed the Mate most of his working rules were pulled from the contract and that the SIU had a signed con- then altered to suit his personal suit themselves. Remind them that the only contracts the crews are required to work un­ der are the ones negotiated by the Union with the steamship ooerator. X % couldn't stop in time to kedp from hitting us. "She hit us forward of the bridge on the starboard side." No one was hurt as holes were torn in several of the MosoiTs tanks and the starboard side 6f the bridge and shelter deck were torn off, according to the DeckDelegate. The Jasper hit the Mosoil again on the after deck house, then bounced off. Hill said that none of the crew knew what had happened until it was all over, as no general alarm was sounded. "A tug took us to anchorage," the Deck Delegate's account con­ tinues, "and the Engineers re­ paired the steering engine that night. We got underway for Rosario about six the next morn­ ing. RUNS AGROUND "That afternoon we ran aground. We were aground three days and nights. On the third night a small tanker came and took part of our cargo off, and the next 'morning we jesumed our trip to Rosario." Leaving Rosario July 29 for anchorage outside of Buenos Aires, the Mosoil again ran aground in the river. The ship remained in that position for 12 hours, awaiting the next high water to get free. When she returned to Buenos Aires on Aug. 2, divers went down to inspect the damage and discovered "a rip about 40 feet long and eight feet wide, from the No. 1 to No. 4 tanks on the starboard side." Temporary repairs were then begun. CREWED IN SAVANNAH Prior to the succession of set­ backs in the Argentine, the Mo­ soil had left Savannah March 13 for Curacao. From there she carried oil to Swansea, England, returning to Curacao for another cargo destined for Santos, Brazil. Discharging in Santos, the Mo­ soil again went back to Curacao, took on oil cargoes and headed for Buenos Aires, Rosario, and her unlucky experiences. Built in 1920, the Mosoil for­ merly sailed under the Cities Service banner as the Kansas. Before she was acquired by the Federal Motorship outfit she was in the boneyard for two years. ^ views. This encounter with the Gad­ sden's Chief Mate is good reason for reminding all hands that we liave complete contracts with our companies. AH working rules, living conditions and wages are set forth in these agreements and private agree­ ments are out—and how! If crews require clarifications on any point, they can get them at any Union Hall. As long as we do our work in accordance with the provisions of the con­ tract with the company and that tracts, everything will run along we expected, not only the un­ smoothly. licensed personnel to live up to Keep a weather eye open for it, but the officers as well. these mates and engineers who He was also told that, if any!try to interpret the contracts to Starboard side of the tanker Mosoil's boal deck as it looked r after being struck by Belgian freighter. ? �Pag» Eighi THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Septembar 10. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS r^l yf SI i;i -i J1f I tI Seafarer Sam Vandal's Fifty-Year Career Studded With Colorful Jobs KEEPING HER STEADY The first morning Seafarer Samuel Louis Vandal was at sea he heaved a bucket of slops to windward—and learned his first lesson in seamanship the hard way more than 50 years ago. Of course, he was not the first fledgling seaman to make this mis­ take—^nor the last. But per-'* haps there was more excuse to which he was to return sev­ duty was to keep order on the eral times in the future, but sparsely settled South African for Sam Vandal than for he did not remain long on this veldt. Vandal at various times most since he was only 12 visit. was stationed at Capetown, Pre­ Still anxious to see the world, toria and Johannesburg. But, al­ years old. He had awakenec that morning as a stowaway he went to Canada where he though the Boer War was still joined the Colonial Moimted fresh in local memories, he re­ on a square-rigged grain Territorials of the British Army. ports that his South African ship out of Perth, on the That was before Canada became tour was relatively uneventful. south coast of Australia, a dominion and won control Vandal left the Moxmted Co­ bound for Europe, and had over an army of its own. As a lonials in 1909 and returned to been put to work. It was member of the British Army, the bakery in Paterson where Vandal was subject to service he remained until the First the beginning of a long and anywhere in the Empire—or be­ World War broke out in August colorful career as seaman, yond if so ordered. 1914. After the German Kaiser circus performer, shoreside Vandal did two three-year started things going. Vandal was hitches, spending most of the recalled by the British and once baker and soldier. That trip was Vandal's first first hitch in South Africa and again he "took the King's shill­ This unposed shot of Quartermaster Charles Scherhaus experience with the sea, and it India, and during the second ing," as he terms it. was taken aboard the Seatrain Havana recently. Brother P. was to be a long time before seeing garrison duty in Ireland He served in the Royal Horse Reese, who took photo, writes that "Scherhaus, Deck Delegate he went back to it as a seaman. and on Britain's Salisbury Plain. Artillery until he was invalided But he recalls the name of that In Africa he learned to talk out in 1917 with'gas in his eyes on the vessel, didn't know what had happened until I re­ leased the shutter." He adds that the QM was just one of old square-rigger. She was the Afrikaans, the language similar and throat and shrapnel in his to Dutch spoken by the Boers. leg. He fought at Antwerp un­ a very good crew on board. The Colonial Mounteds were der Kitchener, and was in the roving Military Police whose bitter 10-day British retreat from that port which always is a focal point in any war in west­ ern Europe. In 1920, Vandal returned to Paterson where he worked until 1929 when he left the bakery to Some fancy side-stepping took was slightly rough but no become a concessionaire at coun­ the Eastern Steamship cruise trouble was encountered. try clubs throughout New Jer­ ship Evangeline out of the path DeMeo said the Evangeline Brother Oskar Frederic Ofest­ sey. He remained in this line of a hurricane's projected course ley, SUP 1507, met with a fatal for 10 years, serving as Chief last week but she had to put in carries "a darned good crew of accident on the SS Maiden Vic­ Steward at a number of clubs. at Norfolk instead of calling at Seafarers. He added that "prob­ ably the reason we never have tory, August 27, when the ship The *hief drawback was that Nassau, as scheduled. any trouble is that Frenchy Ruf was about 27 miles off shore near the money didn't pile up very The New York-West Indies is aboard."San Diego, enroute to Los An­ fast. Eventually he resumed the cruise ship altered her course Jerry has been a member of geles, according to a communi­ baker's trade. Aug. 28 after getting storm the SIU for three years. His cation to the LOG from Casimir During the late war, he re­ warnings en route from Bermuda Honorowski, Deck Delegate. turned to the sea as a baker to Nassau. She would have had brother Alex, also sails on SIUcontracted ships. The latter writes that Ofestley after trying to enlist in the to cross the hurricane's path to accidentally slipped while work- armed forces. He has been sail­ ng aloft on number three king ing steadily ever since except make the Bahaman port. post, and fell to the deck. He for a recent stay in the hospi­ SETS NEW COURSE SAMUEL VANDAL never regained conscioimess, al­ tal. He was hurt aboard Alcoa's The Evangeline left Bermuda The Evangeline's sister ship, Princess Alice, and she was though he was immediately car­ Wild Ranger in May of this year anrw;"s"drydocked in Trinidad Thursday That afternoon the the Yarmouth, also had its mo­ ried to the ship's hospital, and master-owned which was a com­ hurricane's movement began and ment last week. Entering Boston the Chief Mate and the Captain for a spell before returning to: mon practice at the time. She by Friday it was apparent the Harbor on September 4 the Yar­ did all that was possible^ for him. the States. He's ready to go was a proud ship for her day, storm might cross the Bermuda- mouth collided with a whale— again now. ALL EFFORTS FAIL but a seaman's life was rough Nassau line. At 4 F. M., the the whale coming off second The Captain radioed for a when Vandal first left his Aus­ NOTHING EXCITING shipi's loudspeakers announced best in the engagement. No plane and got a prompt re­ tralian home. Of his wartime sailing Van­ that a new course was being set damage was suffered by the sponse. The sea-plane arrived dal has little to say. "Nothing HIGH-POLE MAN for Hampton Roads because of Eastern Steamship Company ves­ before the Deck Gang had J;he Shortly after arriving in Eng­ exciting" happened he claims. the storm danger. sel, but it was necessary for the land, Vandal, who was an agile No. 1 lifeboat ready. He was "No bombs, no mines, nothing." Buses met the vessel when she big passenger ship to back up lad, joined a traveling circus. transferred to the plane, which But when pressed he admits pulled into the Army base pierto free the mammel impaled on He worked as a "high pole" per­ took off for a shore base. But that he was^ imder fire in Ant­ its bow. side the morning of Aug. 29 and former with a troupe called Brother Ofestley passed on be­ werp, an experience that vividly the passengers were taken to "Daredevil De Caruso and Com­ fore the plane could land. recalled his service with the pany." He stuck with the De Ofestley was born in 1886 in British Army in the other war. Virginia Beach to spend the day Thanks Cape Race Men that otherwise would have been Carusos fbr six years, traveling Norway, and so far as is known A staunch Seafarer, Vandal is enjoyed at Nassau. he had no kin in this country or For 'Brotherliness' the length and breadth of the proud of the SIU's achievements. abroad. According to Delegate British Isles, Europe and the He points to his own participa­ HEADS FOR GOTHAM Seafarer Aardi Huffart really United States. Finally, one day Honorowski, he was quiet and tion in the 1946 General Strike found out the meaning of the in Cardiff, Wales, somebody left efficient, and was well liked. He which was the biggest beef he Next morning the Evangeline words "Brotherhood of the Sea" a loose board at the top of the took his place in the crew and ever was in. But he insists that headed for New York so she from the crew of the SS Cape high pole and Vandal, 18 years was a good shipmate. the most important victory the could aiTive on schedule. Race, South Atlantic, last month. old by then, fell 118 feet. That Brother Honorowski states in SlU ever won was the Isthmian Seafarer Jerry DeMeo, OS, Huffart missed his ship in was the end of the circus phase his letter, "we aU know and Strike which he missed because who served as ship's telephone Belfast and was left high and realize that some of these days of his career. "I became," as operator told .the LOG the trip he was at sea. dry. However, he was picked up the earth and the sea will give he puts it, "unfit for the high He maintains that the victory by the Cape Race and he says up their dead and we shall stand pole." over Isthmian gave the SIU tre­ his SIU Brothers really took His one broken leg, two before a Just Judge, and we mendous prestige on every wa­ care of him. broken arms - and four broken shall rest at ease in His hands. terfront in the world. The .sea­ They bought him gear from The slop chest is your cor­ ribs kept him in drydock for a We know Fred will get a square men of other nations knew all the slopchest, and after the ship year. When he came out of the deal and. from what we saw of about Isthmian, he says, and ner store while you are at paid off in Baltimore the other hospital he recalled his trip to him we are glad for his ex­ when the Seafarers made Isth­ sea. You can't take your day they advanced him the fare America with the troupe and ample among us, and we miss mian say "uncle" the eyes of to his home in New York. faiight a ship as a passenger. him." maritime labor in every marl-, trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what "Those guys did everything in He ended up in Paterson, New A memorial service and a min­ time nation looked with respect the world for me, and I'll never you need. Jersey, where he worked as a ute of silence was the crew's at the most militant union of forget them," Huffart says. them all. baker. It was a city and a job tribute to him. Brother Ofestley Dies Aboard Maiden Victory Quick Tum-In To Norfolk Saves Evangeline From Gale Whale Whaled iW AHENTION! �Friday. Saplember 10. 1948 TEE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong LAKE GEORGE. Aug. 11— Chairman Edward Hayston; Re­ which would be turned over to Patrolman. Engine Delegate re­ cording Secretary Sidney M. Lipschitz. Brother Wilson elected ported that it is alleged the Chief Engineer had tampered Ship's Delegate. Department with the finished-with-engines delegates reported no beefs. Un• J I ML -J record, and a motion carried to der New Business motion carried have this investigated upon to fine anyone allowing Arabs ship's return. Deck Delegate re­ in the foc'sles five dollars, this ported disputed overtime. Under money to go to the hospital fund. New Business, a motion was Under Good and Welfare, the made by Brother Gransberg to Ship's Delegate was asked to have the rate of exchange al­ consult Chief Engineer on having lowed by the Master in giving the fresh water tanks cleaned. It draws in Hong Kong investi­ was decided to write to the gated, as it was below the pub­ Secretary-Treasurer to ask that the FWT who failed to report the Samjoy Laundry of Mobile. lished official rate for the day. aboard ship after being shipped Motions carried regarding clean­ Brother Mitchell reported that WO YSARS OF PEACE LfE/^HEA-D OF THE from the Hall be investigated, liness of laundry room, and the Captain had failed to recog­ AEG DISTRICT/ BECAUSE. OF Th'fc A/EW and to point out that the non­ messroom. One minute of sil­ nize a Ship's Delegate, as he stated that the Agreement only COAJTRAGT SIGA/ED BY OUR OPERATORS union replacement sent aboard ence for Brothers lost at sea. called for department delegates. has proved to be okay, and •—-TWO YEARS VVHICH WE CAN/ DEvOlE TO XXX RAPHAEL SEMMES. July 11 Brother Mitchell's resignation PUIL-DINS AND '^RBNGTHEAJIMG OUR would be recommended to the Patrolman when the ship got —Chairman Maurice Norriss; Re­ was refused by the crew. Mo­ ADD/Ne TO-THET JOBS UNDER, SlU COA/TRACTS . back. One minute of silence for cording Secretcuy James Terra- tion carried for the Deck Dele­ cino. No beefs reported by Dele­ gate to make up a separate over­ departed Brothers. VCTE TO BUILD THE gates. The meeting went into time sheet of Mate's work on C5E/S1ERALFUND — so WE CAN • Good and Welfare where the deck. DO THE THIM0S WE SHOULD — Deck Delgate suggested that the AMD DO! Mate be asked to inspect the sailors' foc'sles to see that they need sougeeing. There was dis­ cussion between the Night Cook and Baker, and the Chief Cook regarding the proper division of X X ^ MORNING LIGHT. July 5— their work. The chair suggested Chairman Leroy Nicholas: Re­ that books be returned to li­ XXX By HANK cording Secretary Ralph Whitley. brary, extra linen be returned to ' NATHANIEL B. PALMER, July 7 — Chairman "Dutchie" The Engine Delegate reported linen locker. Brother Terracino Brother "Dutchy" Moore, the Florida brother full of jokes minor overtime disputes, and suggested that new bed spreads Moore: Recording Secretary and tricks, just came in from a trip to Germany. After talking Worth Pittman. Under Old Busi­ be obtained. Vote of thanks to asked that the Electrician's book with "Larceny" Pete Larsen, "Whiskey" Sam Luttrell (fresh out ness, "Dutchie" Moore reported Stewards Department for good be checked for Isthmian strike nowadays) and Bob High, who probably believes that all the that the crew had wanted an food. One minute of silence for clearance. Motion carried under world loves a joker, Dutchy spliced us the news about the only investigation made to find out New Business to have catwalks Brothers lost at sea. New York restaurant, to his knowledge, which dishes out real why there was a large number put on all deck cargoes for the Florida-styled cooking, especially chicken and yellow rice. It's of first-trippers placed on this safety of ships' crews. Motions a Spanish place somewhere around 46th Street and Eighth ship. He said that it had been to have delegates inspect quar­ Avenue... If the wives and mothers of our Brothers won't get turned over to the officials. New ters before payoffs, and for no offended, we'll try passing on a joke we heard. One guy asked Business: Motion carried that the one to pay off till beefs are another guy if he knew the definition of a lie detector. The other Stewards Department use only settled. Minute of silence for guy replied, "Sure, I know. I was-married to one for two years." their own showers and toilets. departed Brothers. Motion carried that the crew re­ XXX XXX fuse to sign on until the scup­ MORNING LIGHT. June 24— Before leaving for Turkey on the Gadsden, Steward pers in the vegetable box are re­ Chairman Leroy Nicholas; Re­ Thomas "Pops" Foster "pieced off* a few of his last cigars to paired. Under Good and Wel­ cording Secretary Ralph Whitley. a Brother. We wonder if "Pops" will try smoking those fare, it was suggested that the Deck Delegate reported no beefs genuine Turkish cigars. We remember an oldtimer-baker Patrolman talk to the Captain and that aU books were in order whose only reason to go ashore in every foreign port was to about allowing wind chutes in except one which would be buy cigars. Fortunately, we never did. smell the cigars he the portholes. Under Education, taken up in Mobile. Motion car­ bought ashore in India. Anyway, we wonder if regular cigarthe Steward talked on the com­ ried under New Business to smoking Seafarers try smoking the cigars of all nations? XXX make up a ship's repair list. Sev­ Furthermore, what are your experiences with good foreign LAHAINA VICTORY. May 2— parison of ship life and working eral motions carried relating to Chairman Bill O'Connor: Record­ conditions before the Union cigars? Which foreign nations make the best cigars? ... Brother cleanliness of ship, laundry, tak­ ing Secretary Fitzgerald. Dele­ gains were obtained with what John Jellette, the Steward, sailed into town and sure looked ing care of ship's property, and gates reports made and accepted. they are today. Brother William happy with his mustache. He's aboard the SS Coral Sea. keeping screen doors closed. Un­ Motion by Brother Presto to Crazen explained the nature of XXX der Good and Welfare it was de­ check constitution to see if a the organizational work being Brothers, now that we have a big wage increase and twocided that the laundry machine Chief Cook can hold department carried on with the company, years job security agreements, vote yes for the newly-proposed be fixed or else be taken off the delegate's job. Motion accepted and the necessity of each man General Fund assessment. Let's keep the SIU on a true course. doing his job right, so that ship. Members were asked to by acclamation to name Harry J. The future of a stronger and bigger SIU is in your hands now. eventually the other ships of the retiurn magazines to messhall Pollins Ship's Delegate. Under It's your union—your, jobs, contracts and responsibilities. The when finished with them. One Good and Welfare there was dis­ company wiU be properly run. minute of silence for Brothers cussion on piping water from The meeting stood in silence for lost at sea. the cooler to aft of the midship one minute for Brothers lost at house for longshoremen's con­ sea. XXX OBERLIN VICTORY. July 5— venience. One minute of silence Chairman Snow; Recording Sec for departed Brothers. retary B. J. Schmitz. Old repair XXX list was read by the chairman SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. and accepted. A new repair list July 12—Chairman P. Chermosiwas turned in by the delegates. no; Recording Secretary John XXX WILLIAM BLOUNT, July 18 Overtime was reported okay by Pennell. Brother Stickney was the delegates with a few minor elected Ship's Delegate. Motions —Chairman W. Chandler; Re­ exceptions that would be under New Business to have the cording Secretary W. Gardner. true course you steer today will affect your seafaring life in the straightened out at payoff. One night lunch sliced before putting Stewards Delegate reported that future... Although he was rather disappointed about not getting minute of silence for Brothers in ice box, and to have the the scuppers and galley stove any mail, one Brother was still happy otherwise. He was singing dumb- waiter's speaker repaired. had to be repaired upon ai-rival. —"Makes no difference now what type of ship they hand me. I lost at sea. In Good and Welfare it was sug­ The Engine Delegate reported don't woriy, because it makes no difference now." XXX gested that a wider selection of that the painting of the Black We have now discovered ihat Steward Fidel Lukban, the fresh fruits be ordered, and that Gang foc'sles had been hanging oldtimer. is a stamp collector from way back—retroactive to the beverages being served be over two trips and must be done. 1910. While he's proud and happy of his stamp collection, rotated. The Ship's Delegate Motion made to instruct the which is safe in a bank, he's waiting for the day he can be asked the Steward to notify him Patrolman to have the next crew get it painted before signing on admitted into the 500 Club which requires stamp collections to immediately if bad eggs were XXX be worth over $15,000. His prize stamp is a black stamp of OBERLIN VICTORY, at sea- sent down again in the stores. and not take the word of the South Africa. It only cost him $48. Brother Lukban now has Chairman Dixon; Recording Sec­ One minute of silence for Broth­ First Assistant in the matter. Motion made to have the ship about three thousand dollars worth of steunps to collect to be retary B. J. Schmitz. Brother ers lost at sea. fumigated. Under Good and Wel­ eligible for that 500 Club. Stick to it. Brother, and you'll have Snow elected Ship's Delegate. XXX this stamp business licked yet... Brother "Happy" Harry STEEL EXECUTIVE. May 8— fare the Radio Operator was Motion by Chief Electrician Harper, the oldtimer, sailed this week to South Africa... Bowdre. seconded by Snow that Chairman Stanley Potowa; Re­ given a vote of thanks for his Shipping has picked up fine. For some time it's been going a letter be sent to P6rt Agent at cording Secretary A. Adomaites. cooperation, and the Stewards Department was hailed for its at a snail's pace. Now it's up to the speed of a war-time Mobile pointing out that several Minutes of previous meeting read good work. One minute of sil­ convoy. About eight knots with the wind. Brothers, keep and accepted. Stewards Dele­ men had lost laimdry and others ence for Brothers lost at sea. those ships clean and happy. Protect the contracts. gate reported disputed overtime had had their gear damaged by "So CUT and RUN i^\ �Electrician Blows Fuse; tWould Change Ship Quarters SS STEEL SEAFARER SEAFAI^RS But there are still some ships afloat where this change has not Most freight ships built during yet been put into practice—pri­ By ROCKY BENSON the war required an addition to marily on the Victory ships. he ship's family in the person How is your IQ, Seafarers? )f the Chief Electrician. Because We Electricians are constantly See if you can answer these 10 of the acute shortage at that reminded throughout the trip, by Questions. Score Yourself: siX; time of qualified and experienced sarcastic innundoes, to stay in —fair; eight—very good; and 10 narine electricians, the United our place. The high priests be­ —tops. One point is allowed for states Maritime Commission of­ come nauseated in a contamin­ each question. ated atmosphere. fered as an inducement to fol­ r.Which was the first SIU ship low the sea, a warrant officer's We are told: Don's use' offi­ to go into passenger service after' rating and officer's environment cer's showers or heads on this the war? aboard ship to those who would deck. The Crew facilities are next deck below! Don't bring take the job. 1. George Washington yomcots out on the officers' 2. Del Norte When the . brass halo and deck. Go down on the hatch 3. Florida glowing epaulets were soldered with the crew! Don't drink out 4. Yarmouth on, he was baptised, and orof the saloon fountain, the crew's jdained- by USMC officialdom as 2. If a ship is lost at sea, how a 90 day wonder, and then fountain is below. Don't talk toomuch money do you get for your loudly. The officers want to con­ taken into the flock as "one of gear? centrate. Keep yotrr door closed. us." 1. $100 An injury to one is an injury He was installed with the idea 2. $200 that as a gentleman he must not to aU! 3. $300 fraternize with the common, un­ On the same officers' deck, in 4. $400 couth and vulgar crew, and that one overcrowded room, are three The hot Manila sun didn't keep, crewmen of the Steel 3. Which one of these three isi he rated special privileges by Junior Engineers, thus five Seafozer frosn loeleing/ Iximlr epic and span, as this photo, not considered a penalty cargo? ; virtue of his apparent culture unlicensed men poison the at­ takam shaeOir after vessel docked at Pier 7, shows. In the and superior IQ. He was then mosphere allocated for official i; Bonemeal sprayed with DDT by an engine concentration. The Junior En- groi^ aie O. C. BaUezr* Uno Viiponu Gordon Malby, Johnny 2. Sulphur Cadet before he shipped out ofjgineers' room is so small (it is Trust, Whitey Hawks, George Gooden and Eddie Ely. 3. Greave Cakes the USMC recruiting and hiring strictly a one-bunk room) they 4. Butane Gas have no space to put their bag­ hall. 4. Who stands the donkey watch gage. After measuring all the MOB.iraOBERS on a steamship? crew focs'les it was found to be 1. Oiler On board ship he was assigned the smallest by 133 cubic feet— 2. Deck Engineer a- cabin on the officer's deck and a room nine feet by nine feet by 3. Fireman the privilege of eating in the seven feet. ditions deplorable. They live To the Editor: 4. Wiper pfficer's saloon with the use of principally on rice and fish, wear SOLUTION officers' facilitira such as toilets, One of the noticable things no shoes or clothes except a pair 5. How many members in good showers and recreation quarters. Here is a very practical solu­ throughout the Far East is the of shorts or a loin cloth. Most standing are needed for a Su­ His feeling of importance was tion for getting these ' five men primitive methods they use in of them have no desire or in­ preme Quorum? indescribable. This kingdom was below without changing the lay­ doing things. At Saigon, for in­ terest in improving their con­ 1. 25 stance, two men were unload­ ditions. On several occasions, and his .because he had no peers out of the ship: 2. 50 ^mong unlicensed personnel. The hospital is on the crew ing a small boatload of crushed in different places,- particularly 3. 100 stone. One man had a pole bal­ 4. 150 'iThe question of where to place deck, directly beneath the pres­ anced on his shoulders with in Saigon and Batavia, I had this misfit in the postwar pic­ ent Electrician's room. Change wicker baskets on each end of conversations with dock fore­ 6. Where is alcohol cai-ried at all ture was a common topic with these two rooms around and the the pole holding not more than times on a ship? problem is solved. Then, you officers and crew. will note, the Black Gang foc'sles a shovelful in each basket. The 1. Captain's cabin, ' Today the United States Lines have three bunks, but are oc­ other man remained in the boat, 2. Binnacle requires. the Electrician to be cupied by only two men. Dis­ loading the baskets by pushing 3. Under the Electrician's bunk fin IVIEBA Engineer. Somehow tribute the three Junior Engin­ the stones into them with a 4. Bosun's foc'sle fhe NMU lost out! eers so that each foc'sle has a .stick, while the other man car­ 7. What is the signal for abandon complete watch. The ex-hospi- ried them to the wharf. EVOLUTION ship? tal room becomes a watch- The man with the pole would But evolution of events caused focs'le, leaving the Electricians drop the empty baskets from 1. Six short blasts and one the SIU rank-and-file to hold a to occupy their designated foc'sle the pole and pick up the loaded long firm grip on their men—in spite on the crew's deck, as layed out ones and carry them to the 2. Six long blasts and one stone pile on the wharf and of some "officer conscious" Elec­ in the shipbuilders' blueprint. short dump them. By the time he re­ tricians. With the withdrawal of 3. Five short blasts and one Tnis will accomplish a moral turned to the boat, the man in the Navy gunners, the SIU El­ victory on all Victorys. long the boat had the other baskets men and others who told me 4. Seven short blasts and one ectricians were gradually moved A Chief Eleclrician loaded. down from the officers deck. long they often tried to improve their This went on continuously un­ conditions by raising their wages, til the boat was unloaded. How paying overtime, etc., but could 8. How many fathoms in a shot long it took, I don't know. It not get them to work more of anchor chain? must have taken the entire day than one day as long as they 1. 10 fathoms or longer. What a waste of hu­ could get along without more 2. 15 fathoms man energy! One bucket crane working. If they are paid more 3. 20 fathoms The membership of the Seafarers International Union has which we*use for this purpose than sufficient for one day's 4. 25 fathoms consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be in the States, would have them bare subsistence, they will not good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear unloaded in a few minutes, for return to work next day, and 9. When a ballot for Union offi­ cers takes place each year, for such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard there was not more than three they cannot get the work done. how many days is the ballot box bucket-fulls in the boatload. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above Upon inquiry, I learned that They are paid at the end of open? alL guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. 1. 30 days the employers do not want ma­ each day. Most of them are il­ chinery because they can hire- literate and even in the coun­ 2. 40 days Crew Conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there coolie labor cheaper than the tries where free educational 3. 60 days by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullycost of operating machines. And opportunities are extended 4. 90 days .fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to the coolies do not want it either by the government, they will provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. because they would have nothing; not take advantage of them. 10. From what port do the most Their condition is hopeless — it SIU passenger ships sail? to do. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL doesn't matter much whether 1. New York SAME EVERYWHERE HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual they are ruled by the Dutch, 2. New Orleans Throughout the entire Far the French, the English or by 3. Mobile for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ East, in all countries we visited, a native government, they are 4. Baltimore fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken we found the majority of the doomed to exploitation in any repezdedly by .Seafarers in aU ports. population overwhelmingly event, and will be no better off. (Answers will be found on Emesl Bossert page 13.) Chinese coolies, and their con­ to the Editor: Finds Lafeor-Saving Devices Unwanted In Far East Pbrts I Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union I �Friday. Saptember 10. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG COLABEE*S SOFTBALLERS AND TRAINING TABLE CHIEF Bosun Needs Elbow Room In Yaka's Wee Quarters To the Editor: When the Colabee. American-Haweiian, hils Baie Cameau, near Quebec, in Canada for its regular load of newsprint for New York and Chicago newspapers, the SIU crew dons uni­ forms and trots out to meet the local softball team. Juan Colpe, ColaJbee messman. who submitted these pics to the LOG, admitted with a. smile that the local boys usually triumphed. Here's the Colabee's line-up. Front X row, left to right—Castelo, 'non-player; Mur­ phy, outfield; A. Ortiz, 2nd base; H. Bonewald. shortstop; "Brooklyn," outfield; 2nd Mate, pitcher; "Blackie," short shortstop; J. Synnott, catcher. Back row—Mahoney, non-player; R. Augsbach, 3rd base; Dixon, non-player; R. Kline, 1st base. Leaning over are: Bill, nonplayer; Johnny, outfield, and Ortiz, non-player. Finds Shipping Tough, But Java Good In Savannah Page Eleren problem. The hospital could be moved up to the cadet's room (which is only being used to hang up the officer's clothes at present), and the Bosun could move into the old hospital. The Deck Engineer could move into I read an article in the May 21 LOG titled "Need Olive Oil To Get In Bunks." It interested me very much, for we have the same trouble on Waterman's modern C-2, the SS Yaka. In his article. Brother Elie stated that they needed olive oil to get in and out of their bunks. We need the same thing to get in and out of our quar­ ters as well as bunks. As it stands now, one day man bunks in the Bosun's quarters here. When the day man comes in the foc'sle and I am shaving I jump to the side and hope that the door doesn't hit me, so that I cut my throat—and he does the same if he is the one using the wash basin. The door is lo­ cated just, to the side of the wash basin, and when opened the Bosun's old quarters and lei or closed, you receive a good the day man go back to his whack, if you are standing there. quarters. Doing this, we won't need ONE AT A TIME ohve oil to get in and out of If the door is closed and you our quarters—and we don't mean are washing, you have to move Popeye's girl friend, either! in order for the other fellow to W. A. Perry, Bosun pass. If you want to get in your V. Walainen, day man locker, the other fellow has to quit washing or shaving, and close the door in order for you to get into the locker. Yes, I know it's a hell of a lot of moving and opening and closing of doors, but that's the way it has to be in this foc'sle when one is trying to get wash­ ed or shaved. As to getting on To the Editor: our gear in the mornings, we I am doing a little checking on " have a space of four by four something that might mean some and a half feet in which to get dough for me. My last trip was around. One of us has threatened a long one and the agreement ,f to turn in overtime for getting changed while I was out. But up earlier, in order to put on from what I understand, crewclothes, and get out ahead of members are entitled to two his partner. There just isn't weeks vacation per year. room enough for both of us to Does that have to be unbroken dress at the same time. As it is, one of us goes up the service? Or are you allowed one deck, still pulling on clothes so week after the first six months? that the other fellow can finish I have been on the beach for in the room. three months now, and have had some great times, I can tell you! FULL HOUSE So right now an extra week's We both agree that one of us pay would come in handy. has got to move if we don't "The trip was eight and a half get larger quarters. But that is months long from July 24, 1947 not up to us. We will turn it to April 13, 1948 on the Blue over to the Brothers who handle Island Victory. I shipped as such matters ashore. We hope Bosun. If I have money coming that when new contracts are I would appreciate it if you drawn up they will remember us. would let me know. There are many situations on William Young ships in which this problem Sainte Ignace, Michigan comes up! Brothers, we think this situation should be looked (Ed. Note: According to th® into, so that the men who sail contract, no vacation pay is the ships will have sufficient made for less than one year space to live in. of continuous employment on Here is one solution for the a vessel.) Seafarer Seeks Straight Info On Vacation Pay To the Editor: I take pleasure in giving a note about Savannah, Georgia, the home of the South Atlantic ships. First, the shipping is on the bum here, with about one ship a week, and hundreds of Seafarers in all Departments are on the beach. Stewards, Cooks and Messmen are here in numbers enough for 10 ships, and so are Deck and Engine Department men. Permitmen are the largest list at the Hall. One ship is in port, the SS Southwind, and she took four men—nothing in the Stew­ ards Department. The Southwind lays off for two weeks and then she will sail for Africa for the Robin Line. What will the men do — no ships and no money? I have been here for two months on top of the shipping list, and am The Kingfish (center) and his aides, Frank Antonetti, still on top. But when will I Night Cook and Baker aiid N. £. Davis, 3rd Cook, are the Ship out? chow dispensers responsible for the fine physical condition of Some seamen are busy paint­ th;f> baseball stalwarts. According to Ship's Delegate V. D. ing the new Hall, which is just Mahan, Kingfish really knows how to cook. Mahan reports across from our old Hall. It will that the Kingfish is always in the messroom at mealtime to be ready soon, but many boys see that all eat and enjoy the food. He also recommends do not like the location on the that Seafarers wanting a good feeder, and are not fussy about ground floor. We will miss the the age of the ship, should throw in for the Colabee. sight from the old Hall's back window where we could watch the ships pass (if any), and look over the river-front. COFFEE LIKED ests, and the six-day week na­ Coffee time at the Hall is ap­ To the Editor: tional interest. preciated by the boys standing I see on the front page of the by all day. The coffee was do­ New York Times for August 25, This despite the fact that un­ nated to the Hall from the SS an article about the comrats' con­ der the "decadent" semi-capital­ Felix Grundy when she paid tribution to the condition of ist administration preceeding the off June 16. Sugar, 'milk and workers in their satellite state, communists' armed coup and cake are bought from the Hall's . Czechosolovakia. It seems that subsequent purge of democratic Czechoslovakia de­ donation money. I the communist party in control elements, Savannah needs a good Hall is going to see to it that they get veloped one of the most efficient such as Tampa has, so an out­ their full right to work. It is and productive industrial ma­ side Seafarer can find a place spelled w-o-r-k. chines- in Europe, and at the to sleep at reasonable prices. It same time had one of the highest is tough for members who live • According to the article, the standards of personal liberty for in Florida and come to Savan^ "Communist-run General Con­ its citizens and workers. nah to attend meetings, and find federation of Labor is engaged SOUNDS WARNING that they cannot find a place to in a propaganda campaign j against the five^day week and for Those misled laboring groups fetay. ' the six-day week." in this country who give support We hope shipping starts up, to the cornmunist-led Progiesor we will have to hitch-hike It is pointed out in the article sive Party in America may well f to New York or some other port that the "Confederation of take a tip from this! to ship. Labor" holds that the five-day Uncle Otto Preussler week represents personal inter­ If a communist program were Commie Line Baits Suckers Only, He Says ever established in this land of plenty, labor organizations would loose their "selfish" character, of working and fighting for better conditions for their membership, and would be permitted only to suppress ^uch "radical" elements in their own midst who dared to suggest that the conditions of the laboring man can come ahead of the dictated pai'ty line of the total employer—the com­ munist state. If it ife tough to fight for better conditions in an industry where a capitalist combine has mono­ polistic control, how much more desperate is the working man who is faced „by a totalitarian political monopoly which be­ comes the employer of all? Ralph Larrie Prove Identity To all members who have checks held for them at branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out any mail containing checks, unless the addressee shows sufficient evidence of his identity, such as Union book, seaman's papers, discharges, etc. An instance has been re­ ported of an envelope con­ taining a check being picked up by a phony who later forged a signature and cashed it. To prevent a recurrence, a check will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and then only after full identification is made. �t H E S E AW A R ER3 LOG Pa^ Twtthre TiAAtrrr Sapl«ad>er 20, 1948 m Attack On Seamen's Wages, Ability 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK stances, by what criterion should Are you a numerologist? they be subjected to militarized know a good Joe who has book wording is different. As long as control? Military control of ci­ nuimber 69 and signs articles there's a Stewards Department vilians is simply fascism, which number 69. . . . Everyone is talk­ on board a ship they will be the the Tribune professes to oppose ing about taxes. If you buy an scape-goats. But I knew of a Steward who was a smart guy. vehemently. item and have it sent to your He always said, "When a baby Once we start it with seamen, ship you'll pay no taxes. You crys give him milk". So he where shall it stop? The mari­ are exempted providing the mer­ used this formula on the boys. time laws of the United States chandise is sent to the ship. Try Then the crew started crying he provide severe penalties for in­ it. ... A passenger, owner of a would go in the galley, make a subordination and mutiny chain of theatres in New Orleans, batch of do-nuts and some fresh through civil courts. But the was asked by a certain party for coffee and shout, "Come and get days when merchant seamen had a free pass. . . . Tom Kotalik has it!" This always did the trick. no rights at all which had to be fallen in love and he looks very What waiter went to Kentucky respected by officers are past, bad. Perhaps he can't eat. . . . to operate a moonshine still, but partly because of the enactment What Quartermaster (from had to come back to New Or­ DANGEROUS JOB of the LaFollette Seamen's Act Georgia) has lost his heart in leans on account of certain men In considering these "fan­ of 1915, which was fathered by BA? Everytime the ship leaves interfering with his business? I tastic" wages, it should be noted Andrew Furuseth, and partly be­ she is there to wave good-bye. have a feeling those fellows were that National Safety Council fig­ cause of the organization of He knows how to pick them, 1 Fed's. To the Editor, Chicago Tribune; ures rate shipping as one of the unions to ensure protection of must admit! Did you ever crois the equa­ more dangeous occupations; that seamen's rights. ^ tor in an air-conditioned ship? Recently I came in contact Your editorial entitled "Mer­ seamen are often away from Nothing like it! Most of the Maritime unions have the with James Fitzpatrick of the chant Marine Discipline" in the home for six months at a time, time I sleep under a sheet; "Voice of the Globe." The August 31 issue shows either a living in cramped quarters; that same function as any other un­ spread and blanket cause my only difference between him profound ignorance of facts or a they must endure great extremes ion, for the merchant marine is, room is chilly. And some and me is that he's got the deliberately malicious distortion of heat and cold, and often wait after all, still a private business, kickl money. . . . Did you ever go to of truth. on the beach for long periods and not a branch of the navy, as the doghouse (Seaman's One of the more startling false­ while waiting for a ship, without the Tribune seems to assume. Church Institute) in New hoods is the statement that war­ benefit of unemployment com­ NO COMMIES HERE York? I've been there on sev­ time merchant seamen "were pensation. eral occasions and I believe Throughout the editorial, fin­ taking fewer chances than com­ The wages they get for all this the seamen laugh more at bat soldiers and sailors." Of are indeed the best maritime ally, is expressed the fear that Mickey Mouse than anyone course, as the Tribune knows, wages in the world, and why American seamen "in the event elso. Drunk or sober they not all service men saw combat,' shouldn't they be? This is also of war, would be poor loyalty were aU there to see and hear but all salt water merchant sea­ the richest country in the world, risks." Where are aU these com­ To the Editor: Mickey. men entered the danger zones, and if the shipowners are always mies the Tribune fears? The Ralph Mclnturff is heading for and figures show they suffered a milking the government for sub­ rank and f^e of the National I don't know much about writthe hospital. He's having stern ting things like this, but if you higher percentage of fatal casu­ sidies to guarantee their profits Maritime Union in its latest elec­ alties than any branch of the why shouldn't the seamen get tion ran every Comrat out of trouble. Earl Vanney was seen feel that it is fitting, you may armed services. comparable to those of other office. Further, the Seafarer's walking down the street in a print it in the LOG. 1 enjoy tailor-made play suit. He looked reading the LOG and the poetry Out of 8,300,000 men inducted American workers? Or does the International Union, AFL, 'which like a million. . . . The other day the seamen write. Let's have you conveniently fail to mention, mto""the Aimy," 223^215 (2.7%): Tribune want to go back to cona ship was found with $25,000 more of it! has never had a trace of com­ were killed. The Navy inducted ^itions prevailing in the depre^r worth of stones aboard. And rat influence in it. Bonafide sea­ I'm proud to be the wife of a sion days? 4,204,662 and lost 30,702 (.7%) some of the boys wonder why seaman. Thank you, and sorry men have no use for Moscow The Tribune is inconsistent in The Marine Corps lost 15,460 the customs search the ship. if I am wrong in writing this; men out of 599,693 (2.6%). Out demanding more Coast Guard agents. Who was the guy who went to and naval control bver seamen. but 1 don't like to read or hear of . 210,000 merchant seamen, Before the Tribune editorial Seamen, despite their„,war serv­ see a senorita in Santos and was anyone who thinks seamen are however, 6,592, or 3.1% were writers launch their next labor told to go back to mummy? He different from other men in this ice, get no veteran benefits be­ killed. In addition to deaths, 23,baiting tirade against seamen, 1 Too world. 000 seamen had ships shot out cause they were and are civilians. suggest they bone up on the was short of something. After reading in the LOG- of from under them, and thousands For the same reason, they are hot facts first, and give them honest young, sez she. . . . It's been a long time sjnce 1 heard the word, August 27th where a wife asked at present exempted .f^om the lat­ more, were .strafed and bombed consideration. for a different type of poetry, est draft. Since they are consid­ "Belly-robber." They're still from the air. Virgil J. Vogel kicking about the chow, but the and for the LOG to have pity on ered civilians in the above inThe editorial further alleges us married women in love— that "The wage scale, always the (this woman was upset over highest in the world, is now 300 Brother Leggo's poem, "The per cent over pre-war days and Sailor And His Love," in the 50 per cent higher than the in­ To the Editor: In fact as soon as the Master the two men who were to have July 30 LOG), 1 would like to flated war bonus wage." 1 have came back aboard, "Stand by been left behind. It turned out say that 1 never worry about before me the latest wage scales Every trip has its humorous fore and aft" was given. It was that the sole purpose of going burning kisses of Latin American of the Seafarer's International incidents, a lot of which you 7 P.M., which actually was back was to get them. The girls. My kisses bum just as Union, AFL, which the NMU never hear about. This one is our sailing time. We let go and Provost Marshall had said to much as theirs! So my husband has about succeeded in match- too good to keep until we get were about 200 feet away from wait for them but the Old Man saves his kisses for me. home. We have been married seven the dock when the MPs .came hadn't. We are on the SS Maiden years and have a son and running down the dock, ordering Hospitalized in PR, the "men what had Creek, Waterman, of \yhich none the ship to return to the dock u We asked J rm. J1 J iu daughter, and am expecting anBrothers Yearn For Mail ^theT' ihrn'^Morgan'^'HYte^^ is and the Old Man to report to the happened. They disclosed that , . i other little one in October. Yes; when they found out the ship i ., mu Z Master. r u J 1 iW-e are still in love! The reason? Provost Marshall again at once. was ,leaving, To the Editor: or had left, they T I-, J. , ^ • Trust! I trust my husband and mt. ^ ^ Now all of you have heard of Everybody on the ship could The following SlU Brothers ^ Hiles, a very stem man hear what the MPs wanted, nor said they would take a train don't listen when people talk to Yokohama. But thgr Provost about seamen. Yes, we all know are at present in ^ the ^me ^^en it comes to the law or a Hospital at San Juan, Puerto log—and I do not mean the did we think at the time that Marshall replied, "No. I'll have that a lot of people don't feel your Captain come back for you. that a seaman is a person. Rico: Angel Silvestre, Ramon SEAFARERS LOG. There is the Old Man didn't. But, a few moments later, we I don't like his attitude anyway." Oliveras, Ramon Seijo, Estiban only one law and that is his. At MY MAN Cruz and George Litchfield. least he always supposed so un­ heard a siren blowing and spot­ Captain Hiles didn't say any­ ted an Army laimch overhaul­ thing, but I sure would have Well, I know • for a fact that We would enjoy hearing from til he sailed into Kobe, Japan, ing us. The MPs came alongside my seaman husband is a better liked to read his mind. any of our friends in the SlU. for a few hours stay. and issued the same orders as perspn than anyone I know. I Send us a post card once in A sailor will sell almost any­ before. The Old Man said he Frank Van Dusen have met some of 'his friends; - awhile just to let us know that thing, even his shoes, if neces- would see the Provost Marshall and liked them very much. each other is still around. ila to make a little spending in Yokohama. "Nothing doing," This wife also asks what Brother Salvador Colls and sary, which one man did in Man- the MPs said. "You turn around Brother Legge looked like— Rafael and Tony have been in money. That was not so bad, but and put back to the dock at "cross eyed and bald?" No one twice a week to visit us with a couple" of the crew on the once." can say what a person looks Members who forward cigarettes and our very much Maiden Creek sold a little sac­ like by what he writes. Iheir membership books to GREAT MOMENT needed SEAFARERS LOG. charine in Kobe — and were Well, T know this must be the New York Hall for retireThere's notliing that can be said caught by the MPs. A great moment had arrived. menl are urged to mark the boring, but I would like to say about the Hiring Hall -victory. Could Morgan Hiles defy the this to all seamen's wives that 200-FOOT TRIP envelope with the notation ' There are no words that can United States Army? Sometimes "Attention: 6th floor/' in or- feel as this Washington wife express our feelings in this mat­ Word was sent to the ship Army orders are screwy, but does: Don't get grey hair over dbr to insure quicker hand­ ter. for the Old Man to visit the they are orders nonetheless. ling of the matter. Latin American kisses! Give your hubbie your own -• Our flag will be there always, Provost Marshall to see about Everybody was as quiet as .a Marking of the envelope in burning love and all of your testimony to the strength of the these men. When the Skipper mouse, all eyes on the stern. trust, and he will be glad to wait SIU regardless of the odds plac­ returned he said that the MPs Yep, there she went around. We ibe manner advised above will save time and will result for you and .come home for his were goipg to keep the men were going back! ed before us. over night and send them fo We tied up to a buoy and the in prompt return of the book love. George Litchfield to the sender. Yokohama, our next port of call, Captain went ashore. Half an Mrs. E. V. G. San Juan, P.R. to catch the ship. hour later back he came with A seaman's wife (The following letter was writ­ ten by Seafarer Virgil Vogel to the Chicago Tribune in answer to an editorial attacking the dis­ cipline of union crews. The edi­ torial said seamen are paid out­ rageous wages "in a field where the wage scale has always been the highest in the world," and urged a cracking down. The Tribune owner, Robert R. McCormick, has never been a lover of Labor and prior to the late war was accused of being sym­ pathetic ' to Nazi Germany. Brother Vogel states he is in­ debted to Verle McNeil's article in the August 27 LOG for some of his factual information.) ing, according to news reports. Base pay of an Ordinary Seanian under the latest contracts is $189.97 a month. Does that soimd like great wealth in these times of high prices, higher shoreside wages, and higher pro­ fits? An Able Bodied Seaman, who must pass a rigid examina­ tion and have 3 years sea serv­ ice, gets $222.51 a. month. Un­ licensed men in the engine de­ partment start at $210.68, and in the steward department at $189.97. - Note To Jealous Wives: Trust Your Seagoing Men Morgan Hiles Defies Army, Loses Battle RETIRIN6 ROOKS V'i;;: r.'-J;-':•'•i-lviifliftfa �THE SE A F A RE R S L O G Friday, .SaptembM 10,1848 Agrees With Agent's Views On Policy; Likes Frankness proval of all before the course can be set. I want to know There is one thing I always what is going on and I want admire in a man and in an or­ my saj;:, before I'm committed to ganization and that is frankness. a program. Some guys sit back Straight from the shoulder stuff and listen with but half an ear when these important matters with no hedging around is the are being discussed. Not me! I way I want it put to me. Read­ want to know what is up and ing Bull Sheppard's article offer my suggestions or critic­ (Membership And Union Policy, isms. After that, I'll go with the LOG August 27) I felt that here majority, whether or not I'm in was a person who said what he favor of it. felt and didn't leave anything to ' We'd never have a strong chance. Union today if it was any other I especially liked the^way he way and we'll grow no stronger covered his subject. When he if that does not continue to be spoke of Union policy and what our method. If we decide on a has happened in the past when program of action and then gal­ "dissidents" didn't like what the lop off in all directions, no pi'omajority had decided upon, he gram has been adopted. We've pulled no punches. It pointed only succeeded in cutting our­ up fact that winning a beef selves up into small pieces. ""All sometimes means more than hit­ the better to eat you, my dear," ting the bricks and holding on says the Shipowher. tight until the operators give in. Give a guy a few inches of It Showed that the Union some­ paper and look what happens: he times has to defend itself from starts to preach a sermon. I've within. had my say and that is to ex­ It was good to see aired what press my agreement with Bull had happened in the Isthmian Sheppard. He built a strong campaign and the 1946 General case in his article for complete Strike. The guys who thought solidarity within the ranks of the their interests came before those Union. My letter can add littie of the Union as a whole were to the advice given by Brother taken care of in a manner which Sheppard. It is our duty to see has my wholehearted approval. that we remain strong intern­ It is easy to see now who was ally. right and who was wrong. Robert L. Nashe Like Brother' Sheppard, I be­ lieve that an issue has to be hammered out at the member­ ship meetings and have, the ap- Dutch Stroll To the Editor: Grew Of SS Raphael Semmes Calls For No Amendments To SIU Registration Rules To the Editor: In a regular shipboard meet­ ing on August 1, the crew of the Raphael Semmes went on record as opposed to changing the shipping rules in the port of New York to require men to register and ship in one rat­ ing. This was carried in the form of a motion with the amendment to write a letter to this effect, signed by the entire crew, and deliver it to the Secretary Treas- Seafarer Jerry Palxxter (right) takes a walk near Quick Dis­ patch pier in Rotterdam, accon^anied by an imidentiiied Norwegian seamen, whom P«dmer and Carl Sivertsen, AB, met while the Afotmdria was discharging cargo. Palmer writes that their Norwegian friend "was from a place in Norway near Carl's home town and he told us many things about conditions and wages on Norwegian ships, another reason why Carl luid I are gl^d we're in the good old SIU." Page Thirleea Says Chips' Duties Still Not Clear To the Editor: urer so he can read it to the membership at the next head­ quarters meeting. The backbone of the SIU is rotary shipping. That has always been accepted as the fair and democratic way of hiring. The man who has been the longest time on the beach is most likely to have the least money and to need the job more than the fellow who has been ashore for only a short period. What are we going to do? Hang this man up in a slowmoving rating, put him on the bum, while guys with a few days ashore take the lower and more plentiful ratings? This will cause plenty of our long-timeashore men to go hungry and be very unhappy about the way things are being run, while men who have not had to spend their money ,sh^ out again. Let's be fair to everybody, and keep smooth sailing in the SIU. Signed by the entire crew of the SS Raphael Semmes Thanks for publishing my let­ ter, "Chips is Forgotten Man; Urges Duties Be Clarified," in the August 22 issue. So far as the provisions on the agree­ (Ed. Note: Rank and tile ment for the soundings, we had committees in all ports were that on the old agreement, but elected some time ago to make the Branch here in New Orleans recommendations for a standmade some kind of a deal with the Delta Line where on the eurd set of registration rules C-2 tjT)e of ship the Carpenter that would be the same in Ml has to go down in the engine ports. The recommendations of room and shaft-alley to take these committees were for­ number three and four bilge warded to Headquarters soundings without the payment where another over-all regis­ of overtime except on Saturday tration committee was elected afternoon and Sundays at sea, to sift through these reports and Saturday and Sundays in from the ports cind make a To the Editor: drive those on the job out with port or on legal holidays. recommendation to the mem­ an atom bomb. 1 was one of the lucky fellows bership for. action up and Send in the minutes of The SIU shore gang has re­ The job requires men with who got pay for the soundings down the coast. your ship's meeting to the ceived no end of praise from the deck experience in handling These recommendations will below when last year's agree­ New York Hall. Only in that shore Captain of the Waterman gear, shifting ships, chipping rust go before the membership ment was new. Since then they way can the membership act shortly. The entire shipping with an air-hammer, painting, Steamship Company for the have quit paying it and the Pa­ on your recommendations, picture was considered by the splicing rope and wire, cleaning trolmen say that we have to and then the minutes can be work it has done under the con­ holds, etc. It should be under­ keep on doing it as part of our committee, including the points printed in the LOG for the tract between the company and stood, however, that there is no work. So 1 believe it will be the raised in your letter, and they benefit of all other SIU the Union which started three sea contract with this job. It is same thing now, for 1 fail to. will recommend procedures crews. months ago. In the beginning it strictly a.shore job hired through see in the new agreement where which they feel axe fair to Hold those shipboard meet­ the Union. was hard to get the men to stick the Carpenter has to get OT all. The entire membership ings regularly, and send There are nine men in the for going in the engine room to will then have an opportunity at this work, but now that we, those minutes in as soon as have tools, gear, and air-ham­ regxilar gang and at times 1 am take soundings. So far as 1 to voice their opinions before possible. That's the SIU way! voting.) mers to work with, you couldn't obliged to contact the Hall for know, no other Carpenter on the additional men for hold work— Delta Line C-2 type ships have which no doubt puts a few dol­ been getting pay for this whe­ lars "in the boys' pockets when ther they put in for overtime shipping is a little rough. The or not. money is good with overtime. 1 I can tell you plenty more believe that there are other ship­ about the way the Carpenter is To the Editor: ping companies with SIU con­ mistreated nn the ships, and in tracts watching the progress of some cases even by the crew. 1 want to thank the officials the Waterman gang and that The youngsters on the ships and all the members of the SIU they, too, will find out eventu­ think that the Carpenter does for their kindness to me when ally that it pays to hire skilled what he pleases. Some fellows my husband died. 1 would like, SIU men who are competent in go so far as to order Chips to you to put a piece in the LOG doing any work called for in make shelves for their bunks. saying how much 1 appreciate When you tell them that the all the SIU members did in help­ the Union agreement. By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON proper way to get it done is to ing me put my husband away HELPS OUT see the Delegate of their de­ so nicely. ^ 1. J would like to say also, that As soon as any big job comes partment and he in turn will the SIU is a wonderful organiza­ talk to the Mate about having They loved each other with fierce love brief. up 1 contact the Union Hall for tion, and the members are all He was a seaman, she was a thief; more men and only hope that it the Carpenter do it, they raise swell fellows. 1 am proud to As they told of "their lives for many hours after. is a long job so that it will help heU and tell you what kind of say that my husband was an SIU They'd lie on her bed and roar with laughter. the men who are on the beach a Union man they think you Brother. are. and provide them with enough 2. Again, 1 thank you for your Another thing, on ships where money to tide them over until kindness. they want you to furnish your The day was spent with reckless sest. they can get a ship. Mr. Wm. E. "Red" Collins own tools, and pay you tool At night with passion he lay at her breast; Some of the ships that come money, the Mate expects you to Then his leave ended and shortly after. in are in bad shape such as the bring with you two thousand She mocked and forgot with a strumpet's laughter. Azalea City, which came in re­ dollars worth of tools from the cently looking like a gavbage finest to the heaviest. 3. can, so thick was her coat of 1. George Washington Tell me what Carpenter is go­ He sent word saying, "O come with me. rust; but the shore gang worked ing to carry such an amount 2. $300 I need and love you most bitterly on her day and night to get her of tools for a $255.04 per month 3. Butane Gas Here and now—and always hereafter" back in shape and out on sched­ job? This is out of proportion. 4. Fireman But she shook her head with laughter. ule; and believe me the OT was 1 know several ship's Carpen­ 5. 150 members \ good! 6. Binnacle ters that have quit sailing in 4. 7. Seven short blasts and one So you see, this is the right that rating; because as an AB At six in the morning the lines were cast. job for the right men who in­ you can beat the Carpenter's long At seven, she heard the farewell blast. tend to stay ashore awhile. 8. 15 fathoms pay, and you don't have to At eight she'd forgotten and gaily quaffed .9. 60 days know as much or work as hard. Carl R. Lawson, Cheap red wine, and sung with laughter. 10. New Orleans. J. S. Arzamendi Bosun Send Those Minutes Scraping And Painting Jobs Liked By All, Says Bosun BROTHER COLLINS' WIDOW THANKS SIU MEMBERSHIP Waterfront Interlude Quiz Answers •V • �THE SEAFARER SLOG Page Fourteen ('!»>• Friday. September 10, 1948 Maiden Creek Takes Time Off In Manila Two of the SlU.-contracted vessels making the Far' East run arrived in the Port of Manila, P. I, almost withiri minutes of each oth&i:„ Sunday morning, August 8. One was the very appropriately named SS Steel Seafarer, an Isthmian vessel; the other was Waterman's SS Maideri Creek. n As is his custom, Ludovico Agulto, "the Manil^ Watch," was on hand to greet the Seafarers crews with' the latest copies of their, Union publication, the SEA­ FARERS LOG. After discharging his duties of distribution, Agulto took advantage of the sunlight conditions and roamed the decks of the Maiden Creek taking shots of the SIU, crewmen, some of whom appear on this page. | One of the issues of the LOG distributed carried the story of the SIU'^ Hiring Hall victory, which was en­ thusiastically received by all hands, Agulto reported. • He added that although a few beefs exist aboard the Maiden Creek, the lads are doing their jobs in first-rate Union style. They're waiting patiently until the ship arrives in New York, where they will let SIU Patrolmen take over and settle the matters in dispute. Properly-fed crewmembers axe as important to smooth shipboard operation as well-oiled engines. That's the view of the Maiden Creek galleymen pictured here from left to right: B. Santos, C. C. Kenny, E. B. Youngblood, C. J. McDonough, Frank Perry and William Nachtingall. Agulto found these Brothers agreeable subjects for his picture taking. Among the group are Carmine Tufaro, John Popa, Nick Tatar, Henry Adarnowicas, Frank Van Dusen and Saloski. Names of the other Seafarers were not given. - Frank Van Dusen, Ship's Delegate, appears happy with LOG headlines felling of Hir­ ing Hall Victory. Soft ball enlhusieists (left to right) Joseph Miluhas. Anthony Beck and the Deck Engineer, line up with their gear for a pre-game photo. Each of the lads look capable of belting the old apple way out yonder. I liS' y Seafarers Nick Tatar and John Popa compete in card game aft on the Maiden Creek. Information accompanying photo said "they were doing their best to forget Captain Hiles. skipper of the vessel, and.his 'good' deeds." Looks like they succeeded, too. Black Gang men (left to right) Dollas Ben. E. Trainer and G. Hudanich came up out of the engine room so their department could be represented in Maiden Creek photos. All pix were taken by Agulto as the Waterman ship lay alongside Manila's Pier 13. �Friday. September 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Rage Fifteea Seafarer Suall Is Awarded Oxford Labor Scholar^ip PERSONALS MIKE VOCOLAS (VOUKOULOS) Get in touch "with your wife care of Gelb and Gelb, 148 St. Georges St.,..Capetown, Union of So. Africa. 4. 4.- ft ETTORE SCIALPI Get in touch immediately with SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District Richard O. Kruger, 2447 19th Avenue, San Francisco 16, Cali fornia, in regard to your accident aboard the Alcoa Cavalier. ft ft ft GEORGE A. CARROLL BERA SMYLEY Communicate with Mr. Mur­ phy, care of Barnes and Cook, 39 Cortlandt St., New York City Phone COrtlandt 7-0040, ext. 58 HARRY BUDNISS Get in touch with Alvin Miller of Battle, Levy, Fowler and Neaman, 30 Broad St, New York City. Important. ft ft ft JOSEPH LEO GLEASON Get in touch with Miss A. Guenrekian, 124 Read Ave., Crestwood, New York. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Affent Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 GALVESTON 308%—^23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE I 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. . .614.16 No. 13th St. SS SANTORE Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Will brothers who were on this Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 ship and know the' whereabouts SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon of gear left aboard by Norman Sat Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. West, please forward it to him Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 collect at Jonesport, Maine. All TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. his clothes and belongings, in­ R. H. Hall. Agent Phone M-1323 cluding Union book and dis­ HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C, charges are in the suitcases he is HAnover 2-2784 seeking. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ft ft ft DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION SS NEWHALL HILLS Lindsey Williams Former crcwmembers at the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS time of its salvaging by the M. Robert Matthews J1 P. Shtiler V. Pigeon Point on Sept. 14, Joseph Volpian Send 'Em In Don't hold your peciures and stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ farers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you haven't the time or don't feel in the mood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. Seafarer Irwin Suall, one of five rank and filers selected from the ranks of AFL and CIO unions throughout the country to study under a labor scholarship at Oxford University, leaves this week for England. Termed the Ruskin scholarship to Oxford, it is sponsored by the British Trades Union Congress 'i ' and offers American union mem­ bers the opportunity to study economics and social problems from a labor viewpoint. Brother Suall was chosen by a board of selection composed of AFL and CIO educational direc­ tors and is the first seaman ever selected for the school. The scholarship is for one year and covers tuition, room and IRWIN SUALL board, brother Suall says he will concentrate on a study of ships, the last one being thei the maritime labor movements Marina, Bull Lines. in the major maritime nations. Brother Suall sails as OS and The original notice of the Rus­ will return to sea upon thei com­ kin Scholarships was carried in pletion of his studies. the SEAFARERS LOG. Brother The other four students hail Suall then applied listing his from shoreside unions. The Union record. Duidng the 1946 Unions sending members are the General Strike he was a member Transport Workers, CIO, Chicago of the pubhcity committee in the local; Railroad Switchmen, AFL, port of New York and served as Wisconsin; Auto Workers, De­ a volunteer organizer during the troit local; and the Chemical Isthmian campaign. He has been Workers, Atomic Energy Local, delegate aboard many of his Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Topside Tyrant Mates until they almost went' than you can,' and does less mad. Finally they would go out work than his shipmates. Oh, the Skipper was a mighty and do sailors' work so they Maybe you have experienced man, a mighty man was he. For could have a little peace on the going ashore with a couple of he was god almighty and su­ trip. fellows and getting back to the preme king of the sea. He certainly required the ultra ship late, only to find that you In fact, this guy was a char­ in comfort, too. He only had six were logged wiiile one of these acter. Who? Why the Skipper of fans in his room. For the com­ guys got off clean. That's .right!. the Aram J. Pothier. He just mon people—the crew, that is couldn't bear to see the Mates one fan was enough in the Per­ He's a "blue-eye!" idle one moment, whether they sian Gulf. Of course, they also •When a guy adopts a "so were on watch or watch below. had the ocean breezes to ease what?" attitude when he is as­ To keep them occupied and out the 120-degree heat. signed to work with you, and of "mischief," this Skipper would yet gets all the breaks, you can This potentate of the Pothier order them to splice wire antl know there is a "blue-eye" in djdn^ confine his needling He"car"be"ident"* hawsers. favoritisms that The Mate received a succession the deck officers. What happened of orders to top booms, and to them also happened to the are granted him from topside. lireak out or stow lines with Engineers, who thus became Usually he claims the port the watch on deck (in violation guilty of doing Deck Engineer's Union officials are in his corner, work. of the agreement). All this and When overtime was submitted right or wrong; he knows it all coffee, too. What this character for this wofkV as per agreement, 1946, off Nantucket, contact Abe needed was a number one boy the Chief made a written state­ Rappaport at the offices of Ben or a valet, for he couldn't eat ment that he had done the work B. Sterling, 42 Broadway, Room with the common people. On because "the replacement of the several occasions he ordered 1711. some of his meals brought to new parts 'oh this vital piece of machinery require a degree of his room. skill ordinarily not to be en­ ROYALTY trusted to 'other than one of the But the payoff came when he'licensed engineers." I'm quoting used to walk past tlie coffee from his statement, The Boston Branch hos­ urn, stop, look back at it and pital delegate will visit Sea­ The topper came later when then order the first AB or OS he had the Deck Engineer do farers confined in the Boston to pour him a cup of java and a few more' complicated jobs— Marine Hospital every Thurs­ who by this time, I guess, had day between 2 P. M. and 4 acquired that degree of skill whenever there is a discussion; P.M. oi'dinarily entrusted to licensed and he makes a practice of Members entering the hos­ creating a helluva lot of beefs Engineers.' . . pital are urged to notify the to foul up the other fellow. Branch Hall by post card, Yes, you guessed it. It's an making sure they give their He's got an inferiorit.v com­ Isthmian .scow, names and the numbers of plex that delights in someone Jimmy Purcell the wards they occupy. else's failure or trouble, for it ft..ft ft releases him of a fear of ap­ The Union has left a sup­ pearing inferior ^— which he ply of mimeographed, ad­ knows himself to be. dressed post cards at the Do you know what a "bluehospital's social service desk, Keep a watchful eye on this eye" is? The oldtimers know; guy. He's a "blue-eye." He's a where they are available at no cost to SIU members. bring it tOy him topside. I im­ and for the benefit of the young­ danger to his shipmates and to So that the delegate does agine he must have served his er-men I'd like to explain that Union conditions wherever he not pass you up. do not fail apprenticeship: on a Chinese a "Blue-eye" is a free-loader— may be. That's him! A real to notify the Union that junk, where het-had the use of one. of those characters who "blue-eyed boy!" plays up to the bosses, figures you're in the hospital. coolie labor. Freddie Stewart This guy would taunt the out ways to get . off with more NOTICE! SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND ., RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 257 5th St. Phone 2599 59 Clajr St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 6t. Lakes District BUFFALO CHICAGO, 111 CLEVELAND DETROIT DULUTH TOLEDO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 2602 Carro!!. St. Main 0147 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 615 Summit St. GarHeld 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL....... 1227 Philips Square VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER ...565 Hamilton St. Paciftc 7824 Boston Hospital Blue-eye Guy �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 10, 1948 I;.REFERENDUM BALLOT I fi>r ^ri^ecfion^ Seafarers International Union Of North America Atlantic and Gulf District REFERENDUM BALLOT Voting Period From Sept. 8 To Oct. 8, 1948 "INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Vote either YES or NO on the following reso-. fution 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 At the regular business meetings held up and down the coast on August 25, the following resolution, submitted by 37 members in the Port of New Orleans, was approvecl an(L is ,thQ&sfQlig ^bmilitd to ttektodkib^shiK as^l^r^institution. OLUTION f ir i WHEREAS: The A&G District of the Seafarers International Union of North America has set the pace with a. new contract and raise in wages, making the seaman's wage the highest ever obtained or imagined, and WHEREAS: Through job action and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we were able to. make the shipowners come in line and sign this contract, and WHEREAS: The life blood of any organization is its solidarity and finances, and this definitely helped us with our negotiations with the shipowners, and WHEREAS: All our funds are definitely established for certain purposes, such as Buildings, Strike, etc.. and our General Fund is our working fund, and WHEREAS: We will definitely have a struggle in future negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to-build our funds so we will be better respected by the shipowners, < and in a better position to fight them, so therefore be it RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00, to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution' be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regulu meeting August 25th. 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary-Treasurer of their action, and be it finally RESOLVED: That if this Resolution is carried that the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a referendum ballot. 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Title A name given to the resource September 10, 1948 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. X, No. 37 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAMEN DRAFT STATUS UP TO LOCAL BOARDS GENERAL FUND INCREASES GOES TO A&G VOTE DOCK STRIKE TIES UP WEST COAST SHIPPING TAFT-HARTLEY ACT STILL TO LABOR TOP COMMIES JOIN NMU 99-YEAR CLUB TALKS TO RESUME IM ILA PAY DISPUTE MOBILE SHIPPING GAINS SLIGHTLY;SIU FISHERMAN WIN NEW WATERS PHILADELPHIA SEAFARERS GO FOR ASSESSMENT,CONFERENCE PLANS SHIPPING FOR RATED MEN FAIR IN NEW YORK SHIPPPING SLOWS,AND NEW HALL IS ONLY CHEER IN PORT TAMPA PORT BALTIMORE REPORTS WEEK'S SHIPPING RISE BRIDGES' STRIKE HALTS WEST COAST SHIPPING MOSOIL STRUCK BY FREIGHTER RUNS AGROUND IN ARGENTINE GADSDEN MATE MAKES OWN WORKING RULES SEAFARER SAM VANDAL'S FIFTY-YEAR CAREER STUDDED WITH COLORFUL JOBS QUICK TURN-IN TO NORFOLK SAVES EVANGELINE FROM GALE BROTHER OFESTLEY DIES ABOARD MALDEN VICTORY ANSWERS CHICAGO TRIBUNE EDITORIAL ARRACK ON SEAMEN'S WAGES,ABILITY MAIDEN CREEEK TAKES TIME OFF IN MANILA SEAFARER SUALL IS AWARED OXFORD LABOR SCHOLARSHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/10/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4ce8da658156d1a04afa61773f27ec40.PDF 06e1c904ba76a63985bdcf2e57be38f0 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Distrut, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1948 No. 38 The Membership Looks Ahead The Atlantic and Gulf District of the Sea­ farers International Union is hale and hearty as it approaches the tenth anniver­ sary of its founding. It is, in fact, in sounder shape than at any other time in its history. It enjoys the distinction of being perhaps the most formidable organization of mari­ time workers bound together by joint pur­ pose of any waterfront group in the nation. For emphatic proof of this formidableness the most pointed example is the victory in recent negotiations with the operators whei the SIU netted a $12.50 across the board wage increase for all hands and $25 for Bosuns. These increases were a win for all in maritime. They accrued shortly after to members of other maritime unions, which had been tied up in negotiations for several months and were ready to accept $7.50 and call it "victory." The question naturally arises as to how the Seafarers could do the job when the other outfits were banging their heads against the stone wall of operator's resist­ ance. Stripping everything down to its fun­ damentals, the answer becomes simple. The operators knew the "SIU was prepared to fight for its demands and that it had the wherewithal to do it—to the tune of some $806,000 in its Strike Fund. The operators have a profound respect for a buck and a more profound respect for 806,000 bucks, especially when it is a weapon in the hands of a militant group of seamen whom they had sorrowfully put to the test on several previous occasions. In operator's language, money talks. And undoubtedly in this case, the money in the SIU strike fund fairly screamed in their ears. The dough in the SIU strike fund told the ship owners all they wanted to know. Our Strike Fund stands at a new high for our organization. Our financial condition, in general, is sound. We are operating solely on our income, leaving our various Funds intact. These shape up as follows: General Fund $100,000 Hospital Fund 105,000 Strike Fund 806,000 Building Fund 210,000 In addition to these assets, we Seafarers Referendum Set On Expansion Of General Fund A forward-looking resolution urging a tendollar assessment to bolster the Union's General Fund, and to permit stepped-up organizing activity; in the two years ahead, was overwhelmingly adopt­ ed by Seafarers at regular membership meetings in all ports August 25. As recommended in the resolution, which was drawn up and presented by 37 A&G members in the Port of New Orleans, the have $305,000 in real estate and property and $50,000 in equipment. All in all, we are doing okay. We're enjoying just about the best financial health in the maritime question of the assessment willt^ industry. be placed on a referendum ballot the floor and strongly advised to be voted on by the entire the move in the interests of the Okay then, some may say, why the need membership's general welfare. membership. for the referendum on the $10 General Fund Assessment proposed by a group of New In compliance with that sec­ Sentiment of these speakers tion of the resolution stating, was that a strong and ample Orleans Seafarers last week? "That if this resolution is car­ operating fund is essential to the It is simply that the SIU must utilize the ried, the Secretary-Treasurer be continued routine operating effi­ coming two years to advantage. During instructed 1/) put in motion the ciency of the organization. It that period of security guaranteed by our necessary machinery to conduct was also stressed that, in view new contracts, we cannot afford to hiber­ a referendum ballot," Union of the "breathing period" af­ nate. We must, during these two years, Headquarters announced that forded by the new two-year con­ strengthen our organization and improve balloting would begin Sept. 8. tracts, reinforcement of the Gen­ eral Fund would enable the SIU our position. We must take steps to expand. Voting will be conducted for a to increase organizing activity 30 day period, ending Oct. 8. We must continually prepare for any emer­ and bring in more job oppor­ gency which may face us at the expiration HEADQUARTERS ADVISED tunities for all hands. of our current agreements. Could we look The voting dates were set after Several speakers pointed out ahead two years and see the situation in Headquarters received results of that the record wage increases maritime as it affects Seafarers, our prdb- the action taken on the resolu­ just gained by the membership lems would be simple indeed. There's no tion at Branch meetings up and as a result of the Negotiating down the coast. In all ports, crystal ball, however, for the seaman. His with the exception of Boston Committees' successes of the past only assurance for future security is in be­ and Norfolk, the resolution car­ few weeks made this a particu­ larly favorable time for an as­ ing prepared today. ried by large majorities. sessment, which could be met That probably was in the minds of the A considerable measm-e of easily out of the newly-added members who offered the resolution to put support for the assessment pro­ earnings. SIU SET PACE the assessment to a referendum vote. It is posal came from oldtimers pres­ ent at the meetings, who took interesting to note that this resolution was This latter viewpoint was also advanced by the 37 New Orleans introduced by 37 rank and file members in Brothers who began their reso­ the Port of New Orleans because that lution by declaring that "the Branch was the first to benefit from the Atlantic and Gulf District of the membership's decision to buy Halls in all The final report of the Seafarers International Union of Ports where needed. New Orleans now Committee on Uniform Reg­ North America has set the pace proudly boasts the finest union hall in the istration Rules has been comi- with a new contract and a raise South. We might bear in mind, too, that pleted and appears on page in wages making the seaman's it was the action of militant members in ~14 of this issue of the LOG. wage the highest ever obtained" New Orleans that knocked over the Missis­ In making its recommenda­ in the histoi*y of the industry. In the resolution, the rank and sippi Shipping Company and thus started tions, which will be pre­ to the membership file New Orleans Seafarers atthe landslide of companies to the new sented for action, the Committee (Continued on Page 14) contract. studied and sifted the recom­ The New Orleans resolution, which was mendations prepared by the introduced in all ports and adopted by an Port Committees which met overwhelming majority in all Branches at earlier in the summer. The the last regular membership meetings, with study of the registration the exception of Boston and Norfolk, rules was undertaken in re­ demonstrates that the membership realizes sponse to the membership's the General Fund is the operating fund of complaints that the variation ' A sweeping new plan for a in rules from port to port the Union. They under.stand that all major was not only confusing but broader organizing drive, an in­ expenditures of the union must come from unfair in many cases. tensified education progi-am and closer cooperation with other (Continued on Page 2) 4.U^ -• xl__ Registration Ruies •k Agents Map New Drives AFL unions was mapped out at Headquarters this week by an Emergency Agents Conference called by Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. The organizing campaign will The A&G stand was taken by centers around the MV Rolando, two men to quit work. He told The Atlantic and Gulf District be conducted among the non­ is prepared to reenact its the conference of Port Agents, owned and operated by the Ir- the company he wanted nine union fleets and in other sec­ familiar role in a 1948 version now in emergency session in win-Lyons Company, Coos Bay, men to handle one end of the tion's of the maritime industry ship. of the Coos 'Bay beef of two New York, after being advised Ore., which recently signed a which still lack union pi-otection, The CIO longshore official's of the situation by the Sailors contract with the SUP. years ago, as once again the CIO "Lumber carried by the vessel claim "was ridiculous, the SUP the Conference reported. West Coast longshore workers Union. The education program will in­ are spearheading a jurisdictional The action of the Agents Con­ is loaded on the ship by cranes points out, "because the whole clude weekly education meetings raid on the Sailors Union of the ference, the telegram said, "is in and landed by sailors", said the operation takes four men aboard to be held eveiy Tuesday, the Pacific. keeping with the SIU policy, as SUP. "The cargo is taken out the ship at the most, and this is preparation of books and pam­ Against a background strongly rlemon.strnted in the Inst Cons by cranes and landed on the strictly Sailoi's Union of the phlets detailing the Union's his­ reminiscent of the 1946 Coos bay Bay beef and other beefs, just as dock. The whole loading opera­ Tacific work." tory and policies, and increased Shortly after a picketline ap­ affair, the SUP has been assured the Sailors Union, in turn, has tion is approximately 10 hours. support for the SEAFARERS of full A&G support in its cur­ supported the A&G District in The discharging is approximately peared at the dock representing LOG. the Marine Cooks and Stewards our beefs against our common eight hours." rent beef in the Oregon port. The entire program, which was TROUBLE ARRIVES (CIO), the Marine Firemen, Oil­ enemies—the shipowners and the Notice of the A&G's backing made possible by the "breathing When the vessel arrived at the ers and Watertenders (Ind.), and spell" resulting from the sign­ for its West Coast affiliate was commies." The SIU message of support Rolando Lumberyard in San the ILWU, claiming the ship be­ ing of two-year contracts, will dispatched in a telegram to SUP San Francisco, Aug. 24, discharg­ longed in their jurisdiction, de­ be fitted into an economy cam­ concluded with the statement Secretary-Treasurer Harry Lundcommenced immediately spite the fact that it was under paign to cut overall operating berg on Monday. The wire, that the Seafarers wanted each ing signed by Paul Hall, Secretary- SUP man to "know that the with two CIO longshore workers, SUP contract. expenses. That evening the ship was Treasurer of the A&G District, A&G District solidly supports aiding in the operation. The complete report of the Two hours after the job moved to the Shell Oil Company Emergency Agents Conference stated that the A&G District was them in their present beef, as on record "to support our SUP we have always done in the started, a business agent from docks for bunkers. The three appears on page three. It will members of the the International Longshoremen's Engineers, Brothers in whatever action may past." be presented to the membership Marine Engineers Beneficial AsAccording to information re­ and Warehousemen's Union, Lo­ be necessary for the favorable for action at the next Branch ceived from the SUP, the beef cal No. 10, CIO, instructed its settlement of this dispute." (Continued on Page 15) meetings. SIU Again Backs SUP in New Coos Bay Boof _ �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 3. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the J' = • la 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 Membership Looks Ahead (Continued from Page 1) this fund and that if the plans for expansion and prepa­ ration arc to be implemented this fund must be corres­ pondingly strengthened. As pointed out above, the General Fund contains $100,000» This figure was reached as a result of the in­ sistent program of economy laid down by the Agents Conferences. The General Fund was built to its present height in a relatively short time. When former SecretaryTreasurer John Hawk resigned in 1947, the Fund had a deficit of $50,000. Strict economy was immediately enforced. All unnecessary expenses were lopped off. Other expenses were pared down to the minimum consistent with effective operation. Although the Fund consequently shot out of the red and up into the black at a gratifying speed, that rate of growth is too slow to enable us to build it to a point where the SIU could boast a feeling of absolute security against shipowner apd union-busting aggression;! and, at the same time, possess sufficient resources to ef-fectuate our program of Union expansion and increase the number of contracted jobs. At the moment we are operating on our income.— in fact we even are accumulating a small sum each week. But should we suddenly be confronted with an emerg­ ency, measures would have to be taken immediately to preserve our operating fund. It might be necessary to cut down on the size of the LOG or publish it less frequently, eliminate our educational work and other special services and trim union operation to a point where many conveniences and services could no longer be enjoyed. 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. Passage of the referendum would eliminate the threat of any such contingencies. All our services could Staten Island Hospital continue without any danger to the Union's financial You can contact y^ur Hos­ status. pital delegate at the Staten In light of the situations in other maritime unions, Island Hospital at the follow­ These are Ihe Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, ing times: this referendum represents a bold move. But very likely the difference between our successes and theirs may be as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and' 6th floors.) traced to our boldness. The Seafarers is noted for its heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by wntiag ie them. bold moves. It was widely held that the General Strike Thursday ~ 1:30 to 3:30 p,m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) against the federal Wage Stabilization Board was a bold BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. D. JDeDUISEN move. Many said the drive to organize Isthmian which Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. T. ZEMRZUSKI MANUEL'PEREZ (on 1st and 2nd floors.) for years had withstood unionization attempts by other W. H. NUNN FRANCIS R. O'BRIEN maritime Unions was bold. It perhaps was bold to call CHARLES MURPHY J. BOUYEA W. HUNT for the purchase of Union Halls in all ports where needed, ' E. E. GROSS 0. Q. MOUMU R. L. JOHNSTON M. J. LUCAS at a time when other Unions were refusing to make moves F. JACOBSEN K. C. CROWE J. E. UTZ E. G. T. FISHER to increase the services and comforts for their mem­ C. OPPENHEIMER C. B. WILSON F. B. SHEDD berships. W. H. PERRY E. C. SHAFFER A. AUGUSTIN In every instance, these bold moves were overwhelm­ T. MANDICK G. LIGHTFOOT E. P. BADON C. NANGLE ingly supported by the membership, which saw each of B. N. HUNT . 4 4 4 C. W. HALLA F. L. BECKER the moves pay dividends. SIU membership, which is MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL P. G. DAUGHERTY R. J. PURCELL bolder, more alert, more aggressive than any other sec­ J. B. BENDERROSS 4 4 4tion of waterfront workers has clearly shown its under­ C. SIMMONS MANUEL CARDANA M. C. ElMORES NEW OREANS MARINE HOSP. standing of the fact that a Union without broad vision' WM. T. ROSS D. FRAZIER, JR. J. DENNIS A. C. McAPLIN and guts — cannot and does not continually move R. KEHRLY EDWARD D. MILLER A. C. SIMPSON forward. Seafarers know from experience and observa­ CHRIST B. VIKEN E. LIPARI W. WOOKEY tion that organizations which do not constantly prepare OLES HOWELL 4 t S. J. H. ASHURST L. D. RICKETTS for all eventualities stand little chance of any success. SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL TIM BURKE WILLIAM A. MILLER We now have all the qualities that an expanding, L. TICKLE E. NICKERSON H. C. MURPHY JAMES WENTHERE progressing organization needs — the self-assurance, the T. C. KELLY V. P. SALLINGS E. D. JENKINS M. BYERS energy, the militancy, the program and spirit of coope­ C, GREENE C. E. GLOVER & 4. 4 ration. To put these all to continued good purpose we N. A. HUFF H. R. LOWMAN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL RALPH ARMSTRONG need only the certainty of financial strength. 4 4 4 SAMUEL PRICE Vote "Yes" for organizational security! Vote "Yes" A. EWING SAN JUAN HOSPITAL A. PISANI A. VANELZUELA for Union expansion and more jobs! Vote "Yes" on your R. L. BARBER R. SEIJO ' I M. CASTRO own future! Vote "Yes" on the $10 General Fund L. KAY A. SILVESTRI J. McNEELY Assessment! K. V. PITERSON A. JENSBY 1. MONTANEZ Men Now In The Marine Hiapltak uh �Friday. September 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Emergency Agents Conference Proposals On this page appear the recommendations of the Emergency Agents Conference held this week at Headquarters. The recommendations, which will be presented to the membership at Branch meetings for approval, include a far-reaching organizing cam­ paign to reach into the unorganized corners of the maritime industry, an intensified education program and a plan for increased cooperation with other AFL unions, the whole to be fitted into an economy drive. Such a set of recommendations is possible be­ cause the new two-year contracts have given the Union a "breathing spell" during which it can move in new directions. In the course of the conference, those present analyzed the SIU's present position from every possible angle and found it the best ever. LABOR SOLIDARITY The Seafarers International Union has followed a broad policy of brotherhood toward the entire labor movement, and always has extended aid to unions needing help to win their economic beefs. In every case where the SIU has acted, its assistance has proved to be the decisive factor in a victoi-y for labor'. This policy must be continued. The cause of all labor is the SIU's cause. Whenever and wherever the SIU's strength can be used to advance the economic power of organized working men and women the SIU must go into action. However, in the past, this policy has been put into effect without any clear program upon which to base it. Although SIU strength always has beei. decisive, SIU strength has not always been applied in the most efficient manner possible. For this reason, the Union should embark upon a program for quidc, effective action at any time in any field in support of any union which needs help. SIU experience in a number of ports has revealed that such a program must be based on thorough knowledge and complete imderstanSing of the. labor movement at local, state and national levels. In ports where the SIU owns its buildings and rents space to other unions. Seafarers have gained such knowledge and vmderstanding. As a result, the SIU has been able to render more efficient help to felow unions by • knowing their economic and techni­ cal problems intimately. In those ports, there also has developed a stronger feeling of inter-union fraternalism between seamen and workers in other fields. This, in turn, has led to more powerful local labor movements from which the SIU benefits along with the other unions. To lay the groundwork for such a program of intor-union brotherhood, all Port Agents are hereby directed to take the following steps: 1) Affiliate with, and be active in, AFL Central Trades and Labor Councils or their equivalents in all ports. 2) Affiliate with, and be active in, state AFL organizations. 3) Affiliate with, and be active in, such other AFL bodies as are formed. 4) Activate in all ports a policy of ever greater inter-union cooperation at all levels in support of economic beefs, organizational expansion and edu­ cation in trade union principles. Only by following such a program can the SIU's traditional policy operate with the growing effective­ ness required if the labor movement is to advance in the face of the forces attempting to destroy it. Only by following such a program can the SIU maintain its position as a powerful, progressive part of the labor movement. Only a unified labor movement can march forward against labor's enemies. FACING THE FUTURE By winning a Iwo-year agreement with the ope­ rators, the SIU scored a major strategic victory. We accomplished far more than forcing the operators to grant the highest wages and the finest conditions in the history of the maritime industry. We placed the Union in a position where it can concentrate on stimulating its own growth and inner strength. We gained the time to survey the field and launch new drives in new directions. The maritime industry is undergoing a postwar upheaval with which the SIU must cope unaided. Politics-minded "know-nothings" in Washington have done their best to ruin the American merchant marine, and many of the opereitors look backward instead of forward. Other maritime unions have been severely weak­ ened by internal battles between factions interested in everything except trade union progress. The SIU. and the SIU alone, is ready to move ahead. This emergency conference was called to formulate the policy, plan the strategy and initiate the action whereby forward motion can become a fact. The specific directives below are the fruit of the conference. Taken together they add up to a solid program by which the SIU will become a greater organization than ever during the next two years. When the directives are accomplished, the SIU will be even more firmly established in the maritime industry than it is now. They set in motion an organizing campaign which will reach every section of the industry, an education program which will make SIU members the best informed seamen in the world, and a cooperative program which will link the SIU more closely with the rest of the labor move­ ment and bolster the SIU's prestige in every port. These directives have been written with the mem­ bership's interest and nothing else in mind. How­ ever, directives are only words on paper unless SIU members themselves carry out the plans their elected representatives have made. It is believed that every Seafarer will recognize the importance of his own role in the overall program and will do his utmost to make it a reality. A&G EXPANSION In four years the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union has tripled the number of companies under contract. This growth is a vast achievement, but it cannot be allowed to stop at its present stage. When the SIU ceases to grow, it will begin to move in the opposite direction—which is backward. For this reason the organizing campaign is the heart of the SIU, which lives by expanding. In other words, the Union's health is to a large extent in the hands of the Director of Organization and his helpers who include aU Port Agents. There can be no job security for om- membership as long as there leniains one unorganized ship on the seas or one unorganized job in the maritime industry ashore or afioat. The organizing campaign must be pressed ^with increasing vigor in all sections of the industry not included within the jurisdiction of any other AFL union. To stimulate the SIU's growth and insure its future strength, the Director of Organization and the Port Agents are hereby directed to: 1) Broaden the basis of organization to include those fields in the maritime industry not claimed in the jurisdiction of any other AFL union, and to press vigorously in those fields. 2) Institute an intensive campaign in those sections of the mai'itime industry now within the jurisdiction ot the affiliates of the Atlantic & Gulf District 3) Continue and intensify the present campaign to bring every unorganized ship under the SIU banner. 4) Enlist every member to assist at all points.5) Include the record of all organizing activities in weekly reports to the SEAFARERS LOG, so that the membership may at all times be fully informed of every step. Such a far-reaching and forward-looking program will close the back doors of the maritime industry and insure the jobs, wages and conditions which the SIU has won in the last 10 years. The SIU in its short history has sprinted to the top of the industi-y. The membership has no intention of retreating. On the contrary, by accomplishing the above program, the SIU will reach new heights. UNION EDUCATION A union education program is not an end in itself. It is a step in the building of a stronger union whose members know the facts of their history, the techni­ calities of their contracts, the reasoning behind their policies and the more important developments in the labor movement everywhere. An informed membership is a membership ready for anything, and the SIU must have such a mem­ bership. An education program is the only means by which this end can be attained. An education program must be built around union literature and organized discussion of union prob­ lems. But union literature serves no purpose unless it reaches the membership. An education program must stress the distribution of union publications. Or­ ganized discussion serves no purpose unless it is keyed to union progress. An education pi'ogram must stress open debate along lines which 5ti'engthen the SIU's leadership in the maritime industi-y. To provide the raw material of an education 'pro­ gram the SIU is building a library covering its own history and policies. A book covering all strike ac­ tion, including the great General Strike of 1946 and the Isthmian Strike of 1947, is almost ready. A second book, analyzing the UFE Strike of 1948 and emphasizing the SIU's relation to the entire labor movement, is in preparation, as is a movie covering that beef. These books will constitute the SIU story. They will show the SIU's unbroken record of victories, but they also will reveal where mistakes were made. By studying their contents, officials and rank-andfilers will be immeasm-ably aided in their planning for the future. Meanwhile, the SEAFARERS LOG stands in the forefront of the labor press. It is respected not only in the maritime industry, but everywhere else as a reliable source of information on all aspects of maritime labor, and it gives the SIU vast prestige in the labor movement. For the benefit of the Union, the LOG serves a threefold purpose: It is an open forum for the mem­ bership. It is a medium for SIU and general labor news. And it is a powerful organizing weapon. Ob­ viously, it interlocks with all other SIU activities and must always be supported by the eritire mem­ bership. To inaugurate and maintain an intensive educa­ tion program designed to strengthen the Union, aU Port Agents are hereby directed to take the following steps immediately: 1) Set aside the hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays for education meetings in all Branches. These meetings are to be held regularly and to be carefully planned, even if it is necessary to skip shipping calls, and records of the meetings are to be kept so that their effectiveness can be checked at any time. 2) Instruct a Patrolman to caU a meeting of the crew of each outgoing ship, at which he will discuss the Union literature aboard, bringing to the attention of everybody the nature of each Union publication aboai'd. The Negotiating Committee has forced the owners to install book racks for Union publications, and each ship will have all books, pamphlets and papers published by the Union. 3) Intensify the membership's all-out support for the LOG. �FMdkr, S«plambtr^3, 134ft TWE- SBA'PA-RER'S t O»Q Page" Four- QUESTION: At the last regulac meeting, the membershijp^ ov^whelmlngly adopted a. resr olution urging a referendum be held on a temdollar- assessment for- the General Ptindi What are your views on this proposal? v J • . _ ; - ' - J _ •_ ---i SVEN J. NILSEN, Oiler; ANDY HOURILLA, V^per: FRED HICKS. Steward: AL SACCO. Cook: I am very much in favor of it. I think it is a pretty good It's good stuff, the assessment Sure. I'm in favor of this as1 do think we should take it idea. The more money we get is. Maybe it seems like a lot -.sesament.. I'm behind any move next year and make it twenty in the General Fund, the better of jack to some of the boys. But that will, help the Union build itself. It means that we in turn dollars — for we have already ten bucks is cheap-price to pay will be helped. The increases in paid the Strike and Building it will be for the membership Funds this year. The Union has who depend upon the efficient to keep our Union strong. The wages we won were • not just to expand to secure more jobs operation of the Union machin­ Union has to do a lot of things given to us. We got them because and strength in the face of ery for their conditions and the to get those contracts, and keep we have a strong Union. The chaotic conditions in the unor- enforcement of their contracts. them, that a guy doesn't remem­ other two increases we got the early, part of this year were 'ganized fields. The main thing ber when he's out at sea en­ won. for the same reason, and A lot of fellows may think that •under the head of union operalion is the maintaining of the it is a lot of money, but I don't joying SIU conditions—and those so it is with every other Union present contracts, the represen­ think it is very much in com­ things have to be paid for just gain we've made. Is there any tation afforded the- membership parison to what each member like everything else. The mari­ guy foolish enough to think we at the<time of sign one and pay­ stands to get out of it in repre­ time unions and the whole in­ could get a dime from the ship­ owners unless they know we're offs. and the shoreside machinery sentation — it's sure a better dustry are going into a fairly able to stand up to them? Every to take care of beefs when they investment than ten dollars arise. It is to the interest- of worth of drink in a ginmill. I tough.period.. It's. up. to. us in the.- investment in our Union in­ every man to support the ef­ think the other members feel SIU to make sure that we can creases our chances for better get through anything that-comes. living. ficient operation of the Union. the same way as I do. 4!- „ -., ,> -i,.' . • WILLIAM' COLEMAN, FWT: The assessment to build our General Fund represents only a. small fraction of. the annual to­ tal of the wage increases our Union has just won for us. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anybody, and I'm even, more sure that it will be of great benefit to uS: all. As. we go . on from day to. day,, winning wage increases and better working conditions, let us not take too much, for grantedi We- must also continue to build every section of. our Uniom which today finds its operating, costs going up, like everything else. We must remember to keep prepared' at; all .times.. mmiMSMSmrn ANTONIO TARQUINIO, Oiler:^ H. LICHTENSTEIN, Cook: t think it's the proper time to The assessment, would give us kick in and strengthen our or­ something to fall back on if we ganization so that we can enjoy have a rainy day. There may be smooth sailing in the period some tough times coming and ahead. A few guys may gripe we have to keep the Union run­ because they're short at the pres­ ning, whatever happens. We ent time, but I'm certain that didn't build ourselves up just to they, too, will realize that, by go to pieces. I know that most strengthening our General Fund, of the fellows are thinking the they'll be doing themselves good same way I am. They must be if in the long run. I'm all in fa­ they are in touch with things vor of any action by the mem­ on the waterfront. What, good bership that will give,.our Union are all the contracts in the a stronger foundation. Every world, if we can't keep the com­ lime we take such action, we panies in check every day? We strengthen the means by which need the assessment, and the our own living conditions are new raise takes care of it at the first payoff. improved. RAYMOND DAVIS, Oiler: CARL COWL, Electrician: RAYMOND PERRY, Ch. St;: This assessment is a pretty, In the' last two years or -so The organizational work of the good idea. When it piles up we the organization, by practicing Union has steadily been ex­ can keep our Strike Fund and operating economies and by de­ panded as we've moved forward all other funds intact, and still veloping more efficient machin­ during the past couple of years. have the day-to-day strength we ery, has been able to pull the We've added about 15 new com­ need to run the Union. I've been Genercd Fund out of the' red panies to our roster .of contract­ a Seafarer for two years, and and bring it up to about 90 ed outfits in the past year. We I've seen a lot' of- growth and- a thousand, dollars. The proposed' must continue to go ahead and Lot of progress all along the General Fund assessment will for that rea^son I favor the in­ line since the 1846- General raise it immediately by over creasing of the General Fund Strike — and I want things to. 100 thousand dollars. This will by an assessment, A sufficient keep , moving that way. But the double our operating and brgan- reserve must exist' to- meet any merchant marine is in for a bit; izaiional fund immediately. The contingencies that may arise of a. hard time, and. any wateiv economies and efficiencies which within the next year or two. I front: union will have to. keep have successfully, brought: us out think the. members should real­ up its, strength to get through a of the hole can be maintained, ize, that by adding, strength to tough year or two. Ten bucks a. while the Fimd itself is doubled our fund, we are- making an in­ man is a cheap-price, to pay tor for more • intensive organization­ vestment for. the betterment of al work. that strength. our jobs, wages and conditions. �T « E 'S E A T A R E R S L O G Triday, SeptenllMr 0, 1948 Page Five Frisco Shipping Almost As Good For Permits As Fer Bookholders By AL BERNSTEIN and FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO—If shipping trician's job on the Monroe' 'Vicwere any better in this port, toiy. Isthmian. What ever hap­ we'd'have to call a doctor. pened to the former Steward This is an SOS to all you there? We thought old Higgenrated men to come out to the botham was going to homestead gold coast and give us a hand her—instead he piled off. Com­ to move these scows! ing out this way, Higgy?—We In this port permits are al­ need some good Stewards here! most as good as books. For ex­ WRITE HOSPITALIZED A newly added feature ample, we had to use three In the local Marine Hospital to the pages of the SEA­ By CAL TANNER Messmen in shifting 'Waterman's we have Brother Hodo, who has FARERS LOG is the comic Typhoon the other day, because been in for about 20 months, and MOBILE — Shipping is still decision, we'll send the news to strip "Seafare." LOG car­ we were short of men on deck. the old Bosun, Don Galinas, who very slow here. If you want the the LOG. Meanwhile, we make toonist Eddy Smith is the We've been shipping crews by is lying in bed wondering where proof it lies in the figures: sure that somebody represents man responsible for most of the busload to Portland, Wil­ his old shipmates Earl Bishop During the past seven days, we our boys at all hearings. the humorous shipboard in­ mington and other points on the and Jimmy Milligan are. Don sent only 65 bookmen and 21 cidents depicted to date, with FOR ASSESSMENT compass here on the West Coast, would certainly like to hear from permits out to jobs. a few assists from Jim The excitement about-the twobecause there are no rated men some of his old shipmates. He There were six ships paying Lowney, but Brother Smith year contract has simmered available for the jobs in the spends his spare time making off, four signed on and two laid down a little. The big 'topic is willing to 'forsake his ports where they are needed— belts, and Hodo spends his spare up. And there is no let up in right now is the proposed Gen­ monopoly on what takes and this goes for all three De­ time taking pictures with a sight. place in the panels. eral Fund assessment. The camera he got on a changie for partments. In the coming week, we expect; majority of 'the members in Any Seafarers nursing While starting to type this re- changie deal. 14 ships to arrive, -but eight of Mobile are heartily in favor of it. ideas which might prove in­ .port, we had to stop and shang­ Harold Wheeler, Junior on the them will be on coastwise ar­ They know they have the best teresting and humorous to hai two ABs with green tickets Oberlin Victory, and Joe ticles and will take only a fewj wages and conditions in the in­ the membership can bring to run to London, • Bremen, and Schumsky, Oiler on the Monroe replacements. The two ships we dustry right now, and'they want them to life in the LOG by Antwexp. Pete Sarkus and —both Isthmian — were in to lost were both Alcoas, the Haw­ something to fall back on if we submitting their ideas to Clyde P. Parker are the two look the new Hall over. Both ser Eye and the -John Isaacson. run into a really'bad period. Eddy Smith. SEAFARERS full-books who made the sad bragged that their blackgang was The payoffs and sign ons were The way'they figure it, the as­ LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New mistake of investigating whether the best yet—-which is a healthy smooth. There, were minor beefs sessment only 'tdkes the first York, N. Y. the A&G Frisco Branch Office at situation. Impartial arbitrators and a few repairs to be com­ month's wage increase that we 85 Third Street was open late declared that the verbal battle pleted, but nothing gave us a bit' You don't have to be a won in the new agreement. was a draw and that both De­ Saturday afternoon. of trouble. cartoonist, or even a rea­ Here are some of the oldtimers partments on both ships were in FAST WORK sonable facsimile. Just jot FAR VOYAGES we have on the beach: Willie good SIU style. We not only had a housefull down the idea in sequence The ships we sent out were Reynolds, "Poochie" Emanuel,; of A&G men batting the breeze, and send it along. Then scheduled to cover a lot of blue George Saucier, 'Glenn Demouy, but we also shipped them out vrateh 'Ihe LOG for the re­ Fairhope "Bill" Johnson, Clinton water in the course of their two minutes after they walked sults. voyages. The 'Claiborne headed Mason, O. B. D. Thompson, in and registered. lor London, Rotterdam, Bremen We crewed up the SS Gillis in and Antwerp; the -Bienville for Portland, Oregon, from this Korea and Japan; the DeSoto for Branch, shipping a crew direct By ERNEST TILLEY Italy, Greece and Turkey; the from last week's meeting straight By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER BOSTON—^There's no point in Puritan for the -bauxite -ports, to Portland and the Far East. It talking about shipping in this and the Monarch of the -Seas for PHILADELPHIA — The boys mediate future, we would not was a Smith and Johnson Scow. port, for there isn't enough to Puerto Rico. The Winslow Almost at the same time, the here in Quakertown had some­ advise you to hurry to Phila­ talk about. However, there are Homer took the coastwise run. delphia as we still have quite a SS 'Irvin S. Cobb—South Atlan­ The unemployment compensa­ thing to cheer about, at last. few men around. tic—pillled into Tacoma. Re­ a couple df bright spots. For one thing, we could use tion situation in -Alabama is There was a payoff, the first one garding this ship, we want to TEN-BUCK TALK looking a trifle brighter. The in two weeks. take this opportunity of com­ some passenger--ship waiters from the Fourth Deck in New York. appeals judge here has been de­ The boys 'here have a new mending the Ship's Delegate, Yes, quite unexpectedly, the There are jobs on the SS Yar­ ciding in favor of seamen instead topic for conversation, and it is Brother L. C. Coles Jr., for hold­ SS Caleb : Strong, a Waterman mouth which is going to make lof the company, especially in the being kicked around quite free­ ing the crew together and refus­ cases of permitmen who con- scow, drifted in from Trieste. ly. This is the proposed ten- ing to payoff imtil he had con­ a -series of -short cruises until jstitute about 95 percent of those She was a good ship and the dollar assessment for 'the Gen­ tacted the Frisco A&G Head­ -the end of October, at least. For another thing, we hope applying for money. quarters and found out what the pajmff was clean. The boys re­ eral Fund, of course. there will be some potato car­ . The decisions-follow the line of ceived transportation, and all of score was, after certain outports From our personal observa­ goes, when they start harvesting the case in New York reported up north brushed hii-n off He's them headed for home. tion, based on the way the boys the crop down in Maine. They in the LOG recently. The per­ a good example of a Seafarer. are talking, we think the dough wiU be a big help, if and when Needless to say, a full crew mitmen are held to be living up •CALL HALL is as good as in'the'Union treas­ they come through. to the rules of their Union, which on the board looked mighty good At this 'time we'd like to ad­ ury right now. We paid off the Bull Line's is allowable. vise all Seafarers paying off on SS Mae, but it was just a tech­ to the lads on the beach. -However, if you apply for Our men know the score. They In addition, shipping picked realize the importance of a the West Coast not to do so un­ nical payoff so that the ship compensation here, it may take less they first contact this office. you time to get your money. up a little in general, quite healthy General Fund. As we Frequently ships "sneak" in, and could go under the new con­ The company is appealing to the aside from the Caleb Strong. heard one guy put it to another: neither this Branch nbr the local tract. Consequently nobody got off and there were no replace­ Alabama Supreme Court, and is This was due, we believe, to the "Listen, when I put this ten company office is aware of it. ments. new shipping procedure with trying to tie up almost every At ^ny rate, the above men­ bucks ill the General Fund, I'm The Mae is carrying coal these claim. You are apt to get sev­ regard to the -Districts. not donating it to some hack for tioned ship's payoff was held up days, and the boys were plenty The above sounds very good. eral checks at once a few weeks political purposes or merely to imtil an SIU Patrolman was able enthusiastic about the new con-: But, although we are optimistic later. build up the bank account. I'm to get there and square away aU tract even though they forfeited When the court hands down a here about shipping in the im­ investing it in the SIU—which. the beefs. The crew and tlie the coal penalty. They figured company were well satisfied. sure as hell, is my future." there would be more jobs. We just shifted the Typhoon to We also paid off an SUP tank­ The labor front is fairly quiet Alameda—^Todds Shipyai'd. Won­ er and shipped a few replace­ here, but there has been an der where we'll shift her next? ments aboard her. important strike at the Proctor By SAL COLLS We have the summer amuse­ 'Electric plant. This one is about It's rumored that' she might be the fii'St on the shift from Frisco ment boats all straightened out SAN JUAN — Shipping here calling for men to paint, and we to be settled, however. to the Gulf! now. Of course, the arrangement has been tops for the past two are more than glad to oblige. Scabs here in Philly generally The Twin Falls, Isthmian, reaUy applies for next year be­ The past couple df months weeks. The docks have been full of vessels and we have been able have been pretty rainy. Now it get the short end of the Stick. was crewed up with a bus-load cause those scows are tj'ing up is getting a little cooler and we In this strike, the scabs had Uie of 'boys from this port. She has after Labor Day. They're good to use any and all ratings. There have been no actual expect a lot of-the boys in for a pickets outnumbered, but they a ;good bunch of boys aboard. in the summer, though. The resolution from New Orpayoffs, although we do expect bit of vacation time. They know couldn't break the picketline. After the northern loop she is The lonely cops on duty can't going to hit this port before go­ le'ans proposing the asse.ssment the MV Ponce to arrive from that the sugar season is on, and be blamed for not being too en­ ing to the Persian Gulf. for the General Fund hit this Canada one of these days. that the chances are they can thusiastic -about helping ixie Edgar Smets, the Delegate off port very suddenly and as a re­ Natui-ally we will be there to catch a ship fast if they go scabs get through. the Hurricane, Waterman, was in sult did not pass. broke. pay her off. However, since then the boys Our famous sketch artist. On the sports -scene, once to pick up some literature. Of course, there are a good many men on the beach here. Brother Spurlock, grabbed 'the more a ^ray of light enters our Whitey, the Bosun, and Ted have been talking it over and The news of good shipping has SS Angelina, but we expect him lives. 'Our -Athletics seem deter­ Popa, the Day Man, were in to doing a little thinking. Chances spread around the Island, and back. He is a mall hound and mined to wind up near the 'top— say that it was the cleanest ship are that they will be for it when the boys from the ports on the the mail is beginning to pile up. or perhaps better. If Connie they ever took over. The old the referendum machinery is south coast are flocking to the Already he has several letters Mack^s boys make it, don't -Say Bosun was an A&G man from set up. We certainly hope they and something in a great big en­ we didn't warn you. In the Mobile, whose name we unfor- will, because that sawbuck "a Hall. man pays will certainly put the Better come back. other league the Phillies seem timately haven't got at present. 'One thing thai helps out here velope. whole Union in a wonderful po­ Brother Rife, who just passed headed in the direction of the Brother Spurlock. You are al­ .Is the shoregang work that keeps sition. his Thii-d's exam, took the Elec­ cellar, sad to relate. ways welcome. coming in. A lot of ships are General fund Assessment Faver Wftfi Seafarers In Gagsters Wanted Philly Shipping SUghtly SeUer Shipping Is Tops In San Juan Spots Brighten Boston Picture �Page Six T H E S E AF A R E R S New York Shipping Fair For Engine, Deck 'columnist likes to say they are I foreign-born and, therefore, unNEW YORK — Shipping here I American. In other words, he's is pretty fair for men with rat­ trying to stir up a vicious kind ings in the DecK and Engine of trouble. Departments. But Stewards still He always points the finger at find the jobs few and far be­ one union president in particu­ tween. lar, implying that the letter's Thej-e were a reasonable num­ ber of payoffs and sign-ons last week. Notable payoffs were aboard the following ships: the Pothier, Legion Victory and Cape San Diego, Isthmian; the Gadsden, American Eastern's heavy-lift ship; the Sea Trader of the Sea Trade Company; the Colabee, which brings down wood pulp from Canada for American-Hawaiian; the Hilton, the Bull vessel that runs to Europe; and the Raphael Semmes in from Waterman's Euro­ pean run. What beefs we found gave foreign birth makes him un­ little trouble, and were settled worthy of his position. aboard ship in proper style. Now tlje labor official in ques­ On the Pothier, the Old Man tion—I won't mention his name, had the Mate working on deck either — just happens to have for a good many hours, but the been responsible for some rather crew collected the overtime fine progress in his union. He which made it aU right. On the has promoted and developed Sea Trader, the Skipper proved housing projects, insurance plans, to be something of a screwball. vacation camps and medical cen­ But these beefs and all the rest ters for the benefit of the mem­ were squared away very easily. By JOE ALGINA «:• SHIPS AND JOBS Friday. September 3. 1948 LO G bership, which is several million times as much as the columnist in question ever did for any­ body but his well-fed self. We take the space to com­ ment on this because we want to warn Seafarers and anybody else listening against this kind of stuff. In my opinion, it's about the dirtiest way there is to at­ tack the trade union movement, or any other decent movement. FAST PORT Things seem to move these days in New Orleans. It was the Mississippi Company that crack­ ed first under SIU pressure in New, Orleans, and it was from that port that the written resolu­ tion calling for a referendum vote on a 10-dollar assessment was sent out. That assessment is a good idea. If you vote for it, you can pay it out of your first month's raise. Don't forget to register for the draft if you are under 26. Incidentally, r?ght after the Pi-esident announced that marl ied men would not be taken, we had an unusual number of requests to be excused from meeting. It seems that all the younger Brothers were away on their honeymoons. TONSORIAL SCENE IN ALEXANDRIA Sketch by Norman Maffie shows father and son barber team clipping locks of crewman Chris Huebner on Santa Clara Victory. WL^ BeoAund When you read the list of companies owning these ships you realize how much the mem­ By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN bership owes to the Union's Organizing Department. The! Perhaps the most dangerous snapshot of .the Quartermaster ten dollars, for he was a greedy The two larger ones were whole American merchant mar­ pair of company stiffs I ever in a bosun's-chair, soogieing the Gus, working on deck all the quartered on. the starboard deck ine is undergoing a big shake-I^Vfed'with" were the Master of forward bulkheads of the house, time. just aft of the house; the other up as it tries to adju^ Jtself SS Red Rover, and while the Mate and the rest of three on the port side. Old tar­ REFUSES HOSPITALIZATION^ to the postwar world. There' his Mate. the watch were off the bridge paulins were rigged over them have been some pretty bad mis­ One night in Bombay, when as awnings, but afforded no pro­ While coasting to pick up car- rigging an auxiliary antenna, takes made by the big political a crewmember was stricken with tection at the sides or rear. and the Old Woman was below , , _ 11 .V- go for India, I discovered that wheels. In a situation like this, f. ,/r . . , the most terrible of all pains, in his cabin fussing about with 411. frel ^ho Mates spray-gun activities Things went fairly well for the Organizers create 4.iie jobs for renal colic, resulting from a kidhad so bespattered the starboard his private aerial. awhile, and the elephants be­ the membership by going after neystone, the miserable Master running light that it actually came great pets of .the crew. Bad as this sounds, it's only new companies. refused the Purser morphine, showed red instead of green! They seemed to form violent part of the story. The gyro was was too lazy to get out of bed We owe our Organizers a con­ He thought nothing of it, but I out of order, and at unexpected to look at the patient, and re­ likings for certain men, and tinuing vote of thanks. They get loved to eat bread. If an ele­ I promptly had both sidelights moments would set the ship on fused to authorize hospitaliza­ a big personal one from this phant's favorite friend would a new course. put into lawful condition. tion, saying the company doctor port's officials every day. pass her without an offering and We ran out of New York half Also we were in the mine could see the man in the morn­ Last week we recommended some attention, tears of grief an hour ahead of the general fields past 12 degrees west long­ ing. that nobody be allowed to pay­ would run down her cheeks. strike, into the teeth of half a itude, where a good lookout The Second Mate and. the What big babies! off a ship in Puerto Rico un­ gale, with both booms adrift and shoiiid have been kept. As it Purser took him to St. George's less he has a replacement from When they were cold, they number one hold un-battened. was, not even the lawful re­ Hospital anyway, some one else the Umon Hall in San Juan. _ ^ shivered and cried again, They _ , , lOn a C-2. which has no shelter- quirement of a licensed officer chipping in for the victoria This recommendation was ap-'. . ,11. j ii. • • ^ J 1- 1 Ji. 2. ing foes le head, this isn t funny, on the bridge was being lived j "gharry." These two humanitar­ seemed to appeal to their friends proved whole-heartedly at the ^ • i,.. xt, x for help. We tried to get more f . .. , . I Nor is it funny at night, without up to, and we had already ians caught hell for doing it. last meeting here in New York.',. ^ x x x u x canvas to give them more pro­ I lights, to try to stretch tarps. sighted one mine. Perhaps the meanest piece of tection, but the Mate refused. To explain again, this recom-|we had all we could do to keep penuriousness these two were NEAR DISASTER mendation was not voiced to f^om being blown over-board. It was late December, and guilty of concerned dumb ani­ getting very cold. The monkeys keep anybody from getting off, ^ , „ f _. J u • i The Mate never believed in One eveninjg, just about dark, mals. in Puerto Rico and having a , , CTTT • xx xand the leopard were able to . . , r.TTT • such a good old SIU institution the lookout, a first trip Ordinary, tropical vacation. The SIU is 1, u j f x • - u Besides the usual deck load keep warm, but the poor ele­ , xx=x XI- X 1 as all-hands for topping booms, came running amidships to warn the only outfit that has a clause ^ f• 1. T of 300 Macacus Rhesus (the sac­ phants were a pathetic sight. . X n • 11 have even seen him, when I me to have the men abandon in the comraet allowing payx • 1 xx red temple monkeys of India) in They developed really bad colds „ . _ X TT xu ox 1was on the sick list m Calcutta, ship. offs in Puerto Rico with 24 hours 12 cages, brought to America half way across the Atlantic on , , I compelling the acting rsosun to notice, and it s a good clause. , xi. i.t. jiWe were about two miles off for biological research — largely the way to Boston. I work alone with him handling Two days out of the Slates, But here's the point: Too the jumbo gear. They got the one of the African headlands on anterior poliomyelitis (the many times a guy forgets that j^h done, but with a terrific that jut out into the Mediter­ deadlj infantile paralysis) -r- we two of them died from quite ranean, and the gyro was head­ took on other animals in Cob obvious cases of pneumonia. his Union has a problem. He ombo, Ceylon. gets off a ship in Puerto Ricoj , • x ^ HT i L. ing us full-speed for it. ELEPHANT STEAKS ^ ^ , , I Two days out of Haifa, he and no Union replacement can x j xi. i. x j i - Somehow that boy knew that There was a cute and affec­ •u J: J mu A X J XU wanted the booms topped, alThe day they died it was so be found. The Agent down there , , . J TT • X though the ship was pitching and land on our starboard beam was tionate young leopard, and five rough we couldn't rig a boom has to send a non-Union man to n ° u ji rx okay, but not land dead-ahead. ,, .. . ,. , ., rolling badly, as one so often to heave the bodies, ovejboard, the ship at a time v/hen the , x xu x xe • x ^ . does at that time of year ]ust I don't know where he found but had to wait till next day Umon cannot use new men. xr/-ix xxx the Mates and the rest of the in the shelter of Massachusetts That's why nobody should get watch when I promptly sent him Bay. off in Porrto Rico until his re„,vait," l said, "by tomorrow lo the bridge. j That night the souvenir hunt­ placement can be found. Going down the Red Sea, the we'll be in the lee of Crete, and ers got busy with a fire-axe, and Changing the subject, we've ^an do the job in safety and Steward was taken very ill. The chopped out their small tusks. been reading a lot of vicious jess time." crew, backing a really swell One of them cut off a trunk nonsense in Ihe papers recently jt ^35 y^^d, sure Purser, demanded that the Old and skinned it. Some of us cut by a few of the labor-hating enough, the next day my wea- Woman have an SOS sent to a filets and broiled them. They columnists, one in particular ther forecast proved correct, nearby ship. He refused till a were delicious, more delicate in whom I don't need to name. i ^ith the sea like glass. Limey transport got by us, flavor than spring lamb chops, Lately^ this guy has been off headed north. but tough. on a new tack. He's found out QUARTERMASTER Eventually he weakened, so True, they died of pneumonia, that there are some American The "Old Woman"—we never an English tanker hove to for but by now all our ship's meat labor officials who were born referred to the Master as the us. Before we could get the was putrid, and. some was magin Europe, and who came to the "Old Man" after we got to know doctor aboard, the Steward was COW elephants aged from two gotl.y. United States when they were him — was in full connivance dead. I've often wondered what some to five years. Though the latter very young. I with the Mate when it came to I laid him out and buried had their mahout, or 'keeper- brave fisherman out of ProvinceAlthough these men are aU working the AB on wheel watch, him; but the Mate insisted on trainer, the sheltering of these town might have thought if he properly elected officials of their any place on the ship, sewing him up in the canvas beasts was the ship's responsi­ ever brought up a trunkless unions, and are U.S. citizens, this' I had one of the boys get a burial shroud—I guess he needed bility. elephant on his lin6! • PONT W TURNED ATFECTWNATe.' �Friday. September 3, lf« THE SEAFARERS LOG Page- Seeen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief TAMPA—Chairman, R. Seckinger, 307; Recording Secretary. R. L. Duke. 143; Reading Clerk. N. Ellis 16. The Dispatcher reported 35 registered, and 23 shipped. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the difference in shipping .rules in various Ports. % % NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben Rees.' 95; Recording Secretary. William Aycock. 38444; Reading Clerk, Alphonse Desoura. 48512. A&C Shipping From Aug. 10 To Aug. 24 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED carried under New Business to send a wire and wreath of sym­ pathy to Brother James Tucker's family. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 with 390 members present. XXX PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. L. A. Gardner. 3697; Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall. 43372; Record­ ing Secretary. G. H. Seeburger. 6932. Boston 23 79 27 17 9 10 36 181 New York 166 163 510 146 138 133 417 80 35 36 151 . Philadelphia 46 14 21 81 140 87 321 Baltimore 94 - 144 123 86 . 353 Norfolk , 68 35 158 55 41 19 13 73 38 38 21 97 Ali Branch Minutes were ac­ Savannah 18 13 n 48 11 14 Tampa 10 35 9 •6 a 23 cepted. The minutes of special 200 250 201 Mobile 651 65 68 61 194 meetings held in New" York, 132 132 136 400 New Orleans 192 106 150 448 Baltimore, Norfolk, San Fran­ 52 36 33 121 Galveston 56 40 29 125 cisco, and Puerto Rico were ac­ 30 22 20 72 Great Lakes Minutes 26 San Juan 14 15 55 cepted. The Norfolk minutes of August "San Frapcieco — 73 41 55 169 61 39 54 154 were posted. The Agent reported 11; and the Norfolk financial rethat shipping was very bad, but 914 831 1,019 2,764 821 591 595 2,007 looked a little brighter for the ports of August 14, and 21 were GRAND TOTAL read and accepted. The Secre­ coming week. All ships in traiii(*San Francisco figures only cover week of August 16 to August 21.) tary-Treasurer's financial reports sit were visited, with all beefs for weeks ending August 7 and squared away. The New Orleans 14 were accepted. New Business Resolution for a $10. General only of Branches holding meet­ tion from the port of New Orleans was read and accepfed. The jorned at 8:30 PM with 322 mem­ Fund Assessment was discussd ings were read. All were ac­ regarding a new Genei'al Fund Headquarters' report to the bers present. on the floor. A motion was made XXX cepted. The Resolution from assessment was read and dis­ membership of August 11 was by V. Sorensen, 42379, and sec­ New Orleans dated August 23rd cussed. The meaning of what accepted. The New Business of onded by F. Dowd, 43112, to con­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. was non-concurred with. The the General Fund stood for was all Branches holding meetings Earl (Bull) Sheppard. 203; Re­ cur in this resolution. Carried Trial Committee reported that explained, and the consensus of The Secretarycording Secretary. Herman Trox- unanimously. M. Gurganus, 29505, was put on opinion expressed was that there Treasurer's financial reports clair. 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck six months suspension and proba- was a definite need for this type dated August 7 and 14 were acStephens, 76. of assessment in order to build the Union's funds. The Resolu­ Motion carried to notify all tion was accepted unanimously. ports that charges are pending Under New Business there was was read and accepted. The against a Messman. New Orleans a motion by Sol Cohen, 44954, resolution from New Orleans for financial reports for August 14 that we re-affirm our previous a ten-dollar General Fund assess­ and 21 were read and. accetped. support of Norfolk's position re­ ment was read and carried by a The Secretary-Tieasurer's finan­ garding the opening of a New hand vote of 156 for, arid 0 cial report for August 7 and 14 Hall in Puerto Rico; and that against. The auditor's report for were accepted, New Business of The Secretary-Treas­ tion with the understanding that such action be definitely de­ period ending December 28, 1947 other Branches was read. All cepted. The (Agent, were accepted. urer's report to the membership if he came around the hall un­ ferred until such a time as we was accepted. The Agent, der the influence of liquor during first have Halls in all contin­ Brother Alsop, took the floor to Brother Sheppard, reported that dated August 14 was accepted this time he would go in the 99 ental US ports. Amendment by explain why the penalty on coal business and shipping in the with a vote of thanks to the year club. C. Sydney, 29713, John Zenco, 46437, that the open­ and coke was dropped, and port were fair. There were ten New Orleans Negotiating Com­ was put in the 99 year club. And ing of new Halls should be pointed out that it would help payoffs and seven signons since mittee and the New York Ne­ Korace Dodd, 38691, was put on gauged by the number of men the SIU in securing more Jobs, the last meeting. Four Alcoa gotiating Committee for a job the "do not ship" list until he shipped and the number of men since companies contracted to ship and one Isthmian laid up in well done. The Patrolman re­ cleared the Committee in Nor­ paid off, and that buildmgs other Unions, which did not have the past two weeks, and another ported that what few beefs had folk. , The Agent reported that should be bought in that order, a penalty clause, were able to Isthmian and four more Alcoa come up were squared away and shipping had been slow since the giving preference to the port out-bid our companies. The Dis­ were due before the next meet­ that everything is in good form. last meeting and that it looked with the heaviest traffic in ships patcher reported 121 registered, ing and were also headed for the T. Emery, J. Di Santo,- and E. One as though it would be slow for and men. Accepted. Motion by and 125 shipped. A commxmica- bonyard. Twelve schduled pay­ MeClain were Obligated. tion from the National Head­ minutes silence for departed the next two weeks also. The E. Ladriere, 38484, to find out offs are due in the next fort­ Dispatcher reported 158 men from the Secretary-Treasurer quarters of Selective Service was night. The Agent's report was Brothers. I'egistei'cd and 73 shipped. what a blackgang man must read regarding draft exemption accepted. Dispatcher reported XXX Brothers William Aycock, 38444; have to qualify for the job of for merchant seamen. Meeting 400 registered, and 448 shipped. SAVANNAH — Chairman. Burl C. Kilby, 50769; Thaddeus 2nd Electrician aboard A&G con­ adjourned at 8:00 PM with 156 A communication was accepted Charles Starling. 6920; Recording Jackson, 38057; and Cui'tis Ay­ tracted ships. Accepted. Under members present. Secretary, S. J. Colcork, 33407; cock, 50927, were obligated. One XXX Heading Clerk. C. Kreiss. 46672. minute of silence for departed BALTIMORE — Chairman. New Business only of all Brothers. Meeting adjourned at Lindsay Williams. 21550; Record­ Branche.s holding meejtings were 8:15 P.M. with 158 members ing Secretary. A1 Stansbury. read and accepted. Great Lakes present. 4683; Reading Clerk. P. M. Rob­ and West Coast Minutes were ertson, 30148. X a. frorn the crew of the SS Del posted. Agent Charles Starling Good and Welfare there was dis­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. W. R. Sieburt, 50688; D. L. Norte, giving a vote of thanks to reported that shipping has A. Michelet. 21184; Reading cussion on items that should be Pittman, 50833; H. W. Willett, the Now Orleans membership picked up a little and that ship­ obtained for the new San Fran­ Clerk. A. S. Cardullo, 24599; Re­ 49537; M. Kalkis, 44111, A. and negotiating committee for a ping was expected to boom for cording Secretary. A1 Bernstein. cisco Hall, including reels of the Brindley, 38372; J. N. Berger, job well done in getting Missis­ the next two weeks in com­ UFE Strike when they are ready, 21065. sippi Shipping Co. to sign the parison with what it was the 50837; A. J. O'Neill, 50849, and a television set, and water foun­ Minutes of' Branches having tain. An Auditing Committee C. A. lannali, 100979 were obli­ contract. A resolution calling past two weeks. He reported for a, new $10.0(1 General Fund that the SS Cape Nome, South New Business were read and ac­ was elected. One minute of sil­ gated. Motion accepted to ac­ assessment signed by 37 full Atlantic, paid off in Charleston cept Trial Committee's report. cepted. The Agent reported ence was observed for departed bookmembers was read and car­ with no outstanding beefs. While Baltimore minutes for August 11, that a Patrolman would be Brothers. James G. Fouts, ried unanimously. The Negotia­ there he visited the SS Rosario, and Baltimore financial report aboard the Twin Falls in San 49892, was obligated. Meeting tion Committee's report was read and the SS Rosa Rio. The Ros­ Pedro in the morning to check adjourned at 8:59 PM with 121 for August 11 were read and ac­ and accepted unanimously. The ario was also visited when it cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's the situation and find out exactly members present. weekly financial report for meeting concurred in Committee came to Savannah. The SS how many jobs were available. XXX report on five members: that August 11 was read and ac­ Cabins, Mathieson Tankers, paid He discussed the draft situation, SAN JUAN — There were, not Joseph Paul Ruiz, P3-13172, be cepted. New Business of off some men in Savannah and and stated that, according to the enough members to form a allowed to ship and pay up his Branches holding meetings was quorum. The following Brothers permit after a trip, n.s he was in volunteered to audit the books i-ead and accepted. West Coast the hospital in China; that Benny and Great Lakes minutes were and bills: J. Rivera, 20628; I. Coleman, P3-9927, be put into Gonzalez, 1642; I. Perez, 2768. filed. Motion to forward ships' the 99 year club; and that Leon­ minutes to .the LOG. The Resolu­ They were discharged with the ardo Munna, 25065, Ethen L. usual vote of thanks. 72 men tion from New Orleans for a tenCooke, 44601, B. Provenzano, took replacements from the Hall. dollar assesspnent for the Gen­ latest Washington reports, active were registered, and 55 men The Secretai-y-Treasurer's report eral Fund was read and carried 49026, be allowed to become re­ seamen would be deferred as es­ shipped. was accepted. The Secretaryunanimously. The Agent's and active. The following Brothers sential. Report accepted. - The Treasurer's financial report for XXX Patrolman's reports were ac­ were obligated: Robert A. Patrolman reported that all ships week ending August 11 was ac­ GALVESTON — Chairman. The Dispatcher, A1 Lowry, 47363, Robert Berryman, cepted. One minute of silence in the harbor were covered and Keiih Alsop, 7311; Recording cepted. all beefs were settled satisfac­ Secretary, R. Wilburn. 37739; Stansbury, reported 321 regis­ 34672; J. B. Stokes, 50262; Heino was observed for departed torily. The Secretary-Treasurer's Reading Clerk. Val James. 7803. tered, and 353 shipped. Under Ekkers, 50838; Clinton W. Smith, Brothers. The Dispatcher x-eNew Business, a motion cai-ried 47972; K. A. Kasgmets, 50839; ported 97 registered, and 48 ship­ written report and financial re­ to accept the Negotiating Com­ Joseph T. Ravine, 38336; John R. ped. Under Good and Welfare Galveston minutes and finan­ port were read and accepted. A mittee's report in its entirety. Clement, 48493; and Benito A. several men hit the deck to say letter was read from the Secre­ cial report dated August 14, and The meeting The meeting stood in silence for Cuenca, 102409. 21 wre i-ead and accepted. The tary-Treasurer regarding NLRB now pleased they were to stood in silence in memory of one minute in memory of de­ Secretary Treasurer's financial forms 1080/81 that had to be (Continued on Page 14) Meeting ad- our departed Brothers. Motion filled out. Accepted. The resolu- report dated August 14 and 21 parted Brothers. �Pag» Bght THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. S^lembe^ 3, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Cape San Diego Ends First Voyage Under Contract—^Not Like Old Days THE DONCASTER'S MEN IN WHITE (Ed. Note: The following account of the first voyage of Isthmian's Cape San Diego under SIU contract was submitted to the LOG by Henry Clemens, Deck Delegate: Lro Bresnen, Engine Delegeite. and Chuck Allen. Ship's Delegate.) A fine crew, a good bunch of officers, and evei-ything running SIU style, on the 88 Cape San Diego, Isthmian C-1 which has just completed her first trip un­ der Union contract. Chief Engineer Lanny Lyons held Book No. 15 in the SIU and Third Assistant Dombrom ski, is thinking of taking his SIU book out of • retirement to sail as Electrician. than customers, all detailed to watch the wild Yankees. Between a small port in Su­ matra and Batavia, the jumbo boom was laid down on deck and completely overhauled. When the ship got to Batavia the longshore boss told th^ Skipper it was the first American ship he had seen where the jumbo worked right. The Captain sent down to the crew quarters a note of thanks for the gang. After leaving the states, the Cape San Diego stopped off in Halifax and sailed for Jeddah the first port on the other side and thence to some 25 ports on the Malay Peninsula, the East Indies, and China, , including P e n a n g, Singapore, Batavia, BEST PORT Soerabaja, Bangnara ( S i a m), All agreed that the best port Hong Kong. She retmmed by way of Honolulu, Panama, anc on the entire run was Bangnara, Although there were no days the Gulf Ports to New York. Siam, which had just been off in port, the Chief Mate opened up for the export of tin. ACTION knocked the men off at three Previously all tin had been sent in the afternoon and the crew to Singapore for marketing and There was plenty of diversion did their part to show what an shipment. A communist revolu­ the first time the ship hit PenSIU ship should be. In the 25 tion was brewing in this area or more ports hit, no man failed ang. Most of the crew was in the and many government officials City Lights Cabaret when ^ an to make the sailing, and all did „ were in town. their job with the exception of ®"Shsh seaman, one of two A high ranking member of one permit man, who was takenifh also ^celebratmg the Ministry of the Interior, r.t u.r I ^ho ^ ploco, care of by the crew. _.' walkod up T to, a, Sanil-Chudarop—one of the rich­ , .„ , I Cape San Diego man and asked Chuck AUen was Ship's Dele-I^f yank, and then est men in Siam—got acquainted gate, H. W. Clemens was Deck with a number of the boys in Delegate (reported all full books free-for-all The the local cabaret where he on deck), and Leo Bresnen was ^ star^a a iree tor-all. tne bought drinks around. Cape San Diego boys, including Engine Delegate. The Gape San Diego crewed the Chief Mate, and the Chief up in Baltimore, and later took Engineer, cleared out the joint. SKIPPER COOPERATES five men from New York. . A mixup with the police on the In the opinion of the Dele­ The overtime though, didnt ^^reet outside followed when stack up so well. Deck Depart­ someone tried to arrest Bresnen, gates, the present contract with ment averaged 250 hours for the Engine Delegate. Six men Isthmian is damn good, con­ five months. The Captain insisted were finally taken to jail, end sidering that it is the first agree­ ment with the company. It is on seeing everything in black and white in the agreement. later released with the excep­ such an . improvement over the However, he did cooperate with tion of Rex Coote, an Australian preceding conditions that aU ac­ the Delegates and accepted the Brother who took a Sikh's club quainted with Isthmian are mighty pleased. fact that he now had a' Union away from him. ship and wa5 working under a Allen sailed Tsthmian ships Cuote was left in the Penang prior to 1931—this one being the contract. The Cape San Diego was not jail on a two months .sentence, first since then. What a differ­ the first Union ship for many and faced deportation to Aus­ ence now, he says. In those days they would have you chip­ of the officers. Chief Mate L. tralia after getting out. ping by .cluster light. You work­ Fish, and Second Mate Kline When the ship returned to ed all hours and got no over­ are both old SUP men who par­ ticipated in all the West Coast Penang later, Allen added, there time for it. Strikes of the thirtiesT The Third were more uniformed and plain­ All departments worked to­ Mate is a paid-up SIU man. clothes police in the City Lights gether, the food was good, and a clean SIU payoff followed. The Skipper put out the limit in draws and okayed plenty of cigarettes — though the Purser took it upon himself to cut down. He probably had his own reasons for this, as a number of cases mysteriously disap­ peared. This snappy group of Stewards Department men of the Robin Doncaster was too much for Chris Bobbe to pass up with his camera. According to Brother Bobbe, the Department^ wasn't just putting up a flashy front, the boys could really put out the feed. Left to right, front row—Johnny Villafane, Chief Steward; Pop Lauler, Utility; Juan Ruiz, Passenger Messman. Back row—Armando Vidal, Passenger Utility; Luis Pinilla, Night Cook-Baker; Jeff Bugham, Chief Cook; Arcadio Selmar, 2nd Cook; Chadburn Williams, Saloon Messman; Frank Solis, PO Messman, and Luis Zampefti, Crew Messman. Museum KOs Arizpa Men's Shark 'Find' Pop Lauler, the Doncaster's UtiMtyman, strikes a belliger­ ent pose. Pop says he'll de­ fend the quality of the grub served on the Doncaster with his dukes. Looks like he means it. Cornelia Rammed At Anchor m Talking over first trip of Cape San Diego under SIU contract brings up several amusing incidents for these crew­ men. From left to right: Henry Clemens, AB; Leo Bresnen, Oiler, and Chuck Allen, Deck Maintenance. The SS Cornelia was rammed by a Canadian freighter in broad daylight recently while lying at anchor in Puerto Plata, Domini­ can Republic,, according to crewmember Peter Davies. The bi­ zarre accident took place around noon when the SS Canadian Conqueror, which had been an­ chored in-shore from the Cor­ nelia taking on longshoremen and Pilot en-route down the coast to a small banana port, at­ tempted to maneuver against the wind and tide. According to Davies, the Cap­ tain and the Mate of the Cor­ nelia were ashore at the time, and the crews of both ships lined the rails watching the approach­ ing accident. With engines full speed ahead and the wheel hard over, the Canadian Conqueror gained speed but failed to re­ spond to the rudder in time to avoid a collision. The big Can­ adian ship reversed her engines at the last moment and eased the impact, but struck the Cornelia at a 45 degi-ee angle at the for­ ward well-deck, then drifted along side. Little damage was done, ac­ cording to Davies. The Cornelia suffering nothing more than badly dented deck stanchions and dented hull-plates. The Cor­ nelia is an old SIU ^andby and will continue her run to the West Indies and Virgin Islands. The trip was described as a good one with plenty of over­ time, liberal draws, and very friendly senoritas. It was re­ ported that the 2nd and 3rd Mates were ex-SIU men, the Steward and Bosun Volpi, oldtimers, and the Deck Depart­ ment had a full compliment of book members. There will be no shark named after SS Arizpa. The possibility of a sharkus marinus arizpus was held forth when the LOG printed a report (LOG, June 25) from Luis Ramirez, crewmember of the Arizpa, that the crew had caught a new species of shark off tire coast of Colon, Panama Canal Zone. They based their claim on the fact that Panaman­ ian fisherman said it was a new shark, rarely seen in those waters. This week the LOG received a report of the American Museum of Natural Histoi-y, to whom the plclme.s taken by the Arizpa men had been forwarded for study. The Museum reported that the shark is a Southern Ground Shark (Carcharhinus commersonii), and is not a rare .species nor alien to the waters around Colon. The Associate Curator of the Museum's Department of Fishes ahd aquatic biology filled in with some background on the Arizpa's catch. She stated that the shark is one of the largest in its species, but is not considered too dangerous, meaning that it is not strictly a man-eating shark. She further pointed out that one of its habits is to frequent waters around slaCfehter houses, where it eats the meat scraps thrown in the water. The slaughter house loiterers, she pointed out, being used to red meat, sometimes be­ come ferocious and take a bite • out of persons swimming in the water nearby. This is rare, how­ ever. The Curator concluded her re­ port by saying that the museum is always interested in stories such as that told by the Arizpa crew, and is always glad to heab of any claims made by crewmen. �Friday, September 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetingsl TPTNfTT^AT^ HP2kT^. mrJi-nKom: ^ members hr» be lriar\f kept out r\f of the TRINIDAD HEAD. Mav May 9.d_ 24 Chairman Laskowski; Recording pantry during regular meal Secretary James Hunsucker. Mo­ hours except the messmen and tion carried under New Business dishwasher. Motion by San­ tiago. seconded by Oquindo, to to contact the hall and straighten out some misunderstandings on fine each crew member 25 cents the duties and working rules for who leaves dirty cups, spoons, Electricians and Oilers. Under etc. on table during coffee-lime, Good and Welfare the Delegates or who throws cigarettes on the were asked to contact the Mer­ messhall deck. Carried. Several chant Marine Library in the motions earned regaidlng repair first port and have the ship's list, painting showers, cleaning library renewed. The Bosun was laundry, etc. One minute of asked to build new book-racks. silence for departed Brothers. 4. ft XXX SOUTHLAND. May 22—Chair­ CAHABA, June 27 — Chair­ time okay nor disputing it when PY AN OVHfSWHEAMINcS- MAJO/5)TY THE man C. A. Fletcher; Recording the Steward took it up to him. man Robert Kennedy; Recording COASTWISE YOTEpTC 5L;BMIT Secretary R. M. H a w k i nts. The Delegate was instructed to Secretary Lloyd Johnston. New tc? fZEFEfZBNPUM BALLOT A $10ASSBS5MEMT Brother Keamy was elected take the overtime to the Captain Business: Lloyd Johnston was FOR. THE (SEVERAL FUMP —lUE A^OSf /AlPO/?Ship's Delegate. The Delegates himself. Under Good and Wel­ elected Ship's Delegate. Motion TANT, THE I/VORKINO FPMP OF THE OMIOM . reported 28 full books. No fare it was decided that the carried to have Ship's Delegate IF PAS5EP/ IT IVlLL AAAKE TLI^ A^O VlST/^iCf beefs. Motion carried under New Wiper and Ordinary on sanitary turn in list of needed articles I'oiTHE MOST SECURE A^P THE BEST r/?EPAREP Business to have water cooler work would change the linen ex­ the slopchest to the Captain be­ OFAHT MARniMB UMON . WE CAN MAKE THB installed below for the crew's cept for the 12-4 watch, who fore end of voyage. Motion to use. There followed several mo­ would change their own when fine members misusing or de­ COMING'TWO YEARS OF CONTRACTUAL tions pertaining to painting quar­ they got up. The Steward was stroying ship's linen five dollars, F5ACE- THE GREATBSr F£R.\CV JN OUR / ters, cleaning recreating room, asked to put out more night and to turn the money into the HISTORY — VOTE YE^ , ANp LET'S GO/ and repairing locks. Under Good lunch. The Ship's Delegate General funds. Under Good and and Welfare the membership stated that he thought he would Welfare it was decided to rotate was asked to take care of the be able to exchange the library the cleaning of laundi-y among cots that were issued so that in Italy. One minute of silence the three Departments. they would be in good shape for Brothers lost at sea. when passed on to the next XXX crew. TELFAIR STOCKTON. May 2 By HANK —Secretary C. Oyler. Delegates XXX reported no beefs. There was a WeU, no matter how it's sliced—it's still a lot of smorgasbord^ motion under New Business to RAPHAEL SEMMES. Aug. 1— And smorgasbord just isn't smorgasbord if all of the many different rotate the cleaning of the recrea­ Chairman M. Norris; Recording dishes aren't on the table. Brother Arne Larsen, who sails as tion room between the three de­ Secretary Dutchy Moore. A mo­ Carpenter and was a bicycle racer in his youthful Danish days, says % X X partments. Motion carried to tion was made under New Busi­ there are 56 dishes in a genuine smorgasbord. In our possibly JOHN W. BURGESS. June 11 fine performers $25 who cause ness to go on record as opposed humorous opinion it is—for a hungry man—three big meals in trouble on the ship. Under Good to changing the shipping rules in .—Chairman John Buzelewski: one, without gravy and no waiters to tip. Incilentally, although and Welfare the Steward warned the port of New York to re­ Recording Secretary W. Dalton, we naturally believe it is strictly a course for landlubbers, we the crew that if the linen were quire a man to register in only Minutes of previous meeting have never seen or heard of at least a small-sized smorgasbord were read and accepted. Dis­ not taken care of, he would is­ one rating. Amendment: to write served aboard an SIU ship. Are there any Cooks or Stewards who sue it piece by piece pccording a letter to this effect, signed by puted overtime was reported by can say we're wrong? Anyway, we're sure of one thing. It the Deck Delegate, and the En­ to the contract. It was decided the entire crew, and air-mail gine Delegate put to the mem­ to ask Captain to dispose of con- from the next port to the Secre­ would take us about two months to "turn to" eating 56 dishes of smorgasbord—if we have a gallon of bicarbonate and a nurse bership the case of a man who denrned stores. Two seats were tary-Treasurer. Carried unani­ standing by. was being brought on charges. set aside in the messroBm for the mously. Under Education there watch so that they would be was discussion of the shipping A motion was made by Lloyd XXX The rules. Rotation of gangway Macdonnell and seconded by sure to get served first. Brother Thomas "Pops" Foster, the Steward, says he isn't Floyd Dominski to have the membership was warned that watch and equalization of over­ anyone violating the Union rules time was explained by Dan Algrowing anything on his Texas farm—just making pastureland charges brought up before the Patrolman upon arrival. Carried. and not living up to the agree­ vino. The Bosun, M. Norris i-eout of it. By the hoof, he's doing a good thing. Most Texas Under New Business, a motion ment would be brought up on ported that the Patrolmen do not farmers, however, are growing peaches and collecting five approve of men turning down was made by Warren and sec­ charges. dollars a bushel. This makes us wonder what the farmers in overtime, and that men who do onded by Adeline Fruge to have Georgia (the famous peach state) are getting for their peaches. so have no kick coming if-they the repairs made before signing are not turned to thereafter. Brother Foster seems to believe in doing things the right way. on the ship again. A repair list Under Good and Welfare it was Was read from each Department He carries a menu book with him—which may be a rare habit decided to make up a repair list XXX under Good and Welfare. There among average Stewards. For the last three months he's been for action at next meeting. The was discussion on taking care of TELFAIR STOCKTON. May 30 logging menus in that book. When he meets another bellyBrother Paul Brady's gear. It —Secretary C. Oyler. The En­ Steward stated that the watch robber. after they have chewed the seafaring fat—if the other was decided that his Union Book gine Delegate reported overtime would be allowed to use the stove to cook eggs if it did not Steward is big-hearted. Brother Foster will go into a "changeeand overtime shSet would be beefs that would be turned over interfere with the Baker. for-changee" of choice menus. In this manner, the best turned over to the Patrolman to Patrolman. The Deck Dele­ along with his gear which will gate i-eported disputed overtime Stewards are able to keep the appetites of SIU crews in har­ bo sent to his next of kin. One for working stowaway, and for mony, health and home-cooking. minute of silence for Brothers work done in Germany. Under lost at sea. XXX New Business a motion was • made to fine anyone drank at Brother Ed Eaton, the Steward, has sailed many years to payoff, $50 dollars. A vote of Hamburg, Germany—before the war, duiing the war and now in thanks was given the Steward peacetime. And he says you can't find a better and cleaner port XXX Department for good food and for seamen than Hamburg. Well, Brothers, what are your service. One minute of silence RAPHEL SEMMES, Aug. 22— experiences and opinions? What ports are tops in everything? XXX Chairman Cy Kean; Recording How are the hospitals, the bars, the danger zones, clip-artists, the for Brothers lost at sea. Secretary Dutchy Moore. The prices of souvenirs and expert tattooing, and the places where the TELFAIR STOCKTON. April XXX BEATRICE. July 11 — Chair­ letter to the Secretary-Treasurer LOG can be picked up easily enough? . . . Brother Woody Roland IS—Secretary C. Oyler. This rfieeting was called in the Nor­ man P. Zorres; Recording Secre­ was read and accepted unani­ was in town about four weeks ago. Looks like he never did open folk Hall at 12:50 P.M.-for the tary Brother Reid. The Dele­ mously. No beefs reported by that inland restaurant and start doing some landlubbing cooking. purpose of electing delegates: gates reported that several new Delegates. Motion to elect com­ Brother Joe Pendleton writes that he's on the beach again in Deck Department, Brother Bell; men had come aboard in San mittee to accept donations for Japan and having a few beers... He sends his regards to Baltimore Engine Department, J. Igebeck; Juan, and that aU Departments washing machine. E. Schultz. Brothers. Stewards Department, Andrew R. were in order. One of the new Dutchy Moore, and Raymond XXX Jonon; Ship's Delegate, Viclorio men had come through the Com­ Carlson elected. Thanks extended D. India. A brief talk on Union­ pany Agent, due to shortage of to Carlson. 3rd Assistant (who is Bosun Edwin Christian and his mustache are in town right ism was given by Ben Reese. ABs in the Hall. Motion .under paid-up SIU man), foi- volunteer­ now. Bosun Christian did a fine job of sailing Isthmian ships Members were warned that any­ New Business to request that ing use of car and splendid co­ and organizing this fleet in to the SIU . . . Brother Johnny Under one who failed to do hiis part, foc'sles and messhall be sougeed. operation with crew. Wauchek. another volunteer Isthmian organizer sailed last Education, Brother Norris spoke and brought discredit to the Motion to obtain foc'sle keys. on the importance of participa­ week . . . James ''Blackie" Saliba writes from Frisco. He's Union would be brought up on Motion -carried that the messtion in both ship, and shore room and foc'sles be painted be­ charges. deck maintenance on the Isthmian ship. Meredith Victory, fore sailing the ship from New meetings, and the necessity of XXX hitting plenty of good ports on the intercoastal run. Blackie JOHN W. BURGESS. June 6— York. One minute of silence for thorough dicussion of motions says the Cooks. Steward and especially the . Baker are tops in before voting on them. UnderChairman John A. Buzelewski; Brothers lost at sea. dishing out the cooking . . . Bosun Robert Hillman is doing the Good and Welfare it was decided 4^ 4 3^ Recording Secretary W. T. to turn over delayed sailing best he can with the tools he has (including the familiar KATHRYN. June 19 — GhairDalton. Engine Delegate re­ beef, and case of man who re­ man M. Santiago; Recording cigar) aboard the SS Calmar . . . It's good to see Brother Dusan ported that one Fireman had been demoted. Stewards Dele­ Secretary L. Evins. Brother fused to attend meeting to pat­ del Duisan. "Old Chile" to his shipmates, out of the hospital gate reported that the Captain Oquendo made a motion, sec­ rolman. One minute of silence with his mustache. was neither marking the over­ onded by Clairdio, that all crew for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN II -- �Piage Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 3> 1948 MEMBERSmP SPEAKS Steel Worker Scout's Good Deed Wins Shipmates Leave In Jedddh To the Editor: Log-A'Rhythms Memo For The Lawmakers CENTER OF ATTRACTION We have just completed a twoand-a-half month trip on the SS Steel Worker — Isthmian C-3— and here are some of the high­ lights of the voyage: r Our first stop was Port Said. The city is under maiiial law because of the war, so there was no shore leave for the crew. However, this didn't stop the Skipper from taking one of the female passengers ashore for a look-see at the town. This Skip­ per, incidentally, is the same Captain Sundberg who has been written up a few times before in the LOG for his high-handed ac­ tivities. We took on water here, and the Engineers fouled up the de­ tail. The salt-water content was 'so .high that it was almost im­ possible to drink; but after a few days of coaxing, the Chief En­ Flanked by two pert samples of Rotterdam's, pulchritude. gineer finally decided that he'd Seafarer W. O. Stiles finds it easy to smile for this photo better get the evaporaters work­ taken by a shipmate of the Raphael Semmes. Trip ended ing. After that, the water still with payoff in New York on July 16. , wasn't good, but at least it was drinkable. 11; II miserable trip that much more It Jeddah, Arabia, was our first so. •is port of discharge, and there was Much has been written about an incident here that was good Ras Tanura, but not quite en­ for a laugh. A couple of the boys ough! This was our next port. decided to go ashore, but when There is a nice portable air-con­ they got off the launch, the Ara­ ditioned building on the beach bian Customs started giving them that is supposed to be a Seamen's a hard time, trying to send them Club. This place is closed tighter To the Editor: back to the ship. than a shipowner's pocketbook, Here's a practice that needs "EAGLE PATROL. SIR" and any questions put forth as to more attention than you might just when it will be available are It just so happened, however, skillfully evaded by the Agents think: There are some guys who that the BR, who was with them, and ARAMCO officials. However, use this Hall just for a place to is very prominent in the Boy we got it from the best sources pass the time of day. Some of Scouts. His left breast was that the big-shots of the oil them are permits who have not weighed down with Boy Scout company use it once in a while to paid dues for over a year. medals and merit badges. When Only the other day a guy was entertain members of the fair sex talking to a buddy of mine and of the ARAMCO colony. we asked him when the intended We guess if they open it up to to ship out. He just replied, "I seamen, they'll lose that privil- don't know." When he sat edge. down, his permit fell out of his pocket, and I picked it up and PROTESTED TO CONSUL glanced at it before returning it. While here, the three Depart­ He was over a year in arrears. ment Delegates were finally And still he hangs around, al­ forced by the deplorable quality ways with money in his pocket. of the drinking water to go to If he can hang around like that, the American Consul. This was he can pay dues and make an the same water that was taken effort to ship out. aboard in Bahrein, and it was There really is no excuse for causing a great deal of sickness a member to be over a year in arrears unless he has been sick, the Chief of the Customs got a among the crew. look at those—not knowing what One of the Agent's stooges was or in real trouble. This Hall is for members use they were, of course—his eyes to drive the delegates, and for in connection with shipping, and almost popped out of his head. this little chore he put in a biU He did everything but give him for $45 an hour for nine hours, a place, to relax between trips. the keys to the city. When the which the crew was expected to It is no place for loitering. There BR told him that he woud be pay. If this was paid at aU, you are lots more like this guy, who responsible for the crewmembers can be sure it wasn't by the come in and hang around with no intention of shipping, and while they were ashore, they crew. who are many months in arrears, were permitted to proceed into To get back to the seaman's that just use their permit to the city. club—There is one here but it is Bahrein, in the Persian Gulf, certainly not open. There's no enter the Hall. Such characters who don't was our next port. No shore telling when it will be, if ever. want to ship, and don't pay their leave again. But more water was As far as shore leave is concern­ dues, have no place in the Union. taken on. This is probably the ed in Ras Tanura—Brother there Fred R. Hicks foulest water in the world. ain't none! Drinking it is an experience that W. Lowlher no' Seafarer should be forced to Deck Delegate . go tiirDUghi Even'the caelies who (Ed. Note: Bill Dorann of the were working the ships had to The slop chesf is your cor­ make a wry face when drinking Anniston City reports the club ner store while you are at it—-and I can't say I blame them. as being in full operation. His sea. You can't take your . In the intense heat of the Persian- letter was of August 9, so it is trade someplace else if the Gulf in the summertime, good possible the club has. opened slop chest doesn't have what water is an absolute necessity. If since - the departure of the you need. you can't have it, it just makes a Steel Worker.) Freeloaders Rate Boot, Brother Says AnENTION! By BILL GILSTRAP kkkkikkh, Now the long windy sessions are over and the nation's relaxed with a sigh, The laws that were passed a reminder of the vetoed- ones left to die. As Congress moves north for the summer, as the judges retire to the sea, They beg for the public's forgiveness, and count on the votes to agree. No doubt but that you are the chosen, no doubt but that you are the law. Now we call on the people to witness, to find in your planning the flaw. To the ships lying dead in the roadsteads, to the hulls rusting out in the yard. Must our navy be only for battle, will it have no commerce to guard? 'Twas known fulL well by the ancients, respect for their seamen and ships, 'Tis asked by us now low and humble, does it seem that these facts could be slips? The masters that find no hire for their knowledge, the mates that line up for the dole, The seAmen who loaf in the barrooms, till their credit is tattered and cold. «• While the owners are stifled with taxes, foreign trade moves in with its rate. With ships built in Seattle and Philly— tell me, Sirs, is it fate? Is it fate coastal rivers are crowded, with ships seaworthy and clean, While in our great harbor cities, miles of bare docks can be seen? Sure as hope is tied high to the masthead of life, so our faith must be tied. To you who must act as our envoys in a world meant for peace yet untried. And no doubt that you are the chosen, we know your thoughts are the law. And we know that you in your knowledge of worldly omens you saw— That long as our export is money and our greatest surplus is men. Which we make into armies and guardsmen til the world asks the question: what then? What then, when the nations flex itnuscles, and forget the text learned in Japan— Will the shipyards once more start producing and mariners find "^ood shipping" again? To you who can read the world symbols, it's not big—but to us it's immense, A way of life not a living, a thing learned and loved in the tense Sharp times of a world shaken by thunders of madness when reason has slipped. We have looked, we have heard, and we ask it for seamen—the sea and a ship."" �Friday, September 3. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Upping General Fund Seen As Investment In Tomorrow Redhead Fights Windmills, Women On Waterman Run To the Editor: After the first cheering was over, I stopped^ to think just To the Editor: what the signing of the new con­ tracts meant to me—two years For the past few years I've been riding these Waterman security, the Union Hii ing 'Hall, scows so mucli that fe(feel slightly tainted with company stiffness. and the raise. And as I thought Even now, each day at sundown I find myself bowing down to about it, it hit me right between 19 Rector Street. This lime I'm on the LaSalle. Necessity made the eyes that, not counting the me do it. At the time I took the job I was down to three changes cost of a month or two on the of underwear, which was: leave on, take off, and go without. beach walking the picket lines Our ports of call were Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremen and (which the negotiating commit­ Hamburg. On the way over the' Chief Cook taught me how to tee avoided by its really master­ clean a chicken. In Antwerp a chicken cleaned me. She was so ful handling of the present situa­ skinny she wore suspenders on her girdle. If she ever jumps out tion), I must have gained right of a plane she'll go up. here, in dollars alone, under the RED GOES NATIVE terms of this new agreement, a good part' of the total money I While in Rotterdam L bought myself a pair of wooden shoes. have paid into the Union, in as­ Now I have athlete's foot—with splinters. Things in Germany sessments and dues since I joined are really looking yery prosperous. In any ash tray you can see cigarette butts with the naked To Seafarer William Zarkas, in 1939. eye. The girls are getting Deck. Maintenance, the bill of So I asked Eddie Bender on choosey too. They won't go out fare offered by Steward Wil­ the sixth floor to help me figure with anyone who has two heads. liam E. Pepper on the Seatrain it out. Here's what we found: The feature of the trip on the Texas was out of this world. Counting my initiation fee, 1 way over was Blackie Connors* Brother Zarkas recommends have put only 363 bucks into the cat-walk. One end of it was so the Texcis to brothers anxious Union up to the present time. high, and close to the bradled to add a few pounds around PAYS OFF the middle. booms, that only a fiat-footed midget could get through with­ Nearly ten years of sailing out out scalp abrasions. In crossing of a Union Hiring Hall, under after dark you would bear left SIU conditions, with representa­ for a short distance. If you tion at every pay-off (there alone suddenly felt a bit damp, you I must have gained $500 every year of the ten in disputed over­ would know that you were in the drink. To the Editor: time made good by the Patrol­ JOB QUALIFICATION I am writing in regards to cer­ man, to say nothing of broken Having made countless trips in the dark, with all the grace tain characters (call them offi­ logs) and the total cost to me and agility of a rheumatic St. Bernard, and with no more loss cers if you want) that act like has been $36 per year. than four pounds of shin flCsh, I believe myself qualified to hire gods, and do their best to shake I can't even estimate what this out as a seeing-eye man for blind dogs. The plans for this up the crew and make the trip money has won for me in dollars as miserable as they possibly great construction job are being sought after by Erector-Sets and cents alone, but I am sure if Inc., and Tinker Toys. Offers are also coming in fjx)m several can. These characters sailed in the a Wall Street Banker could see foreign agents who want to use it as a next war's booby-trap! "Blackie" is also a beard-raiser. This trip it grew so thick foc'sle at one time, and to think interest on his investment like that one of the Day Men had to move out of the foc'sle to make that they would turn against that he would think he was in room. At present,-Blackie is breathing via a Chinese opium pipe. their own fellow shipmates is a heaven. But I can tell you one The big shave will come, soon, and Greater New York barbers mystei-y to me. And then again thing: Th^ difference in sailing you wonder if they did .sail in an SIU ship today as against are sending in sealed bids daily. the foc'sle. I undei-stand an offi­ what it was before the SIU, and IN MOTHBALL FLEET cer has his responsibilities, but what it would be tomorrow if Waterman sure does go in for innovations these days. This why persist in finding fault? the SIU wasn't here, is damned time we brought back a small load of naphthaline. Imagine mothMy conception of a seaman is well worth the total $363 for ju.st balling a ship till it hits New York! this: When he signs on a ship, he one trip! I find things back here not so hot—im more five-cent beers, will do his utmost to cooperate Then when I went to the meet­ hot-dogs, or subways. The only thing that remains a nickel is with his shipmates, abide by the ing last Wednesday and saw a the pay toilet. agreement, and try to make the few—thank God, a very few— I'm undecided as to staying on for another trip. "Bing" trip as pleasant as possible. If men raise their Union books in Crosby offered me a job with the Pirates—but who wants to this is done, you can bet the their hands to vote against a ten sell peanuts in Forbes Field? trip will be one of the finest. dollar assessment for the Union's James J. McLinden "Red" Campbell General Fund, I felt pretty dis­ gusted, I can tell you. We have voted overwhelm­ ingly up and down the coasts to put the Strike Fund and the Building Fund into a sound con­ dition. Now, when a resolution goes on the floor to bring the general fund into line, it is beyond my comprehension how any man who has made one trip on an SIU ship could vote against it. .After all, out of this fund are paid all operating expenses. Through this the representation on ship and ashore is insured. Through this we were able to carry out the organizing which rwo-Top^ ASKS OFFICERS TO REMEMBER DAYS SPENT IN FOC'SLE WHERE THE MEALS ARE MADE ON THE WINSLOW HOMER has brought 16 tanker com­ panies and 10 freight companies, including Isthmian, into the SIU Hiring Hall in the past two years, I guess I'm as money-hungry as the next one when it comes to making a buck. I'm glad to make what I can. But I can tell you I like to think I use a little sense when I spend it—and I can't think of a better place I, as a member of the SIU, can put a saw-buck right now, than into the General Fund of the Seafai-ers International Union! James Roach Get 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 port where the money was tendered. Likes Pittsburgh Hospital; Found Pal, Pretty Nurses To the Editor: Steve Laszlow, ever on the alert far a good picture, snapped this one of the Winslow Homer's Stewards Department men preparing the evening meal for the hungry crew. Steve didn't get their names, but, left to right, they are: Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Crew Messman and Night Cook-Baker. According to the crew, the Homer had plenty of good food, and being on a coastwise run, there was fresh milk and vegetables in good supply all the lime. Just a line to let the LOG know what is going on in the Pittsburgh Marine Hospital. I never dreamed when I entered that I would meet a Union Bro ther whom I hadn't seen for a long time. Well, that's what happened. Seeing this guy has made me think of the old saying about the penny turning up. I'm speaking of Barney McNally who has been in here about three weeks and isn't sure when he will get out. Neither am I, as a matter of fact. I saw B. J. the last time on a tanker in Southampton. Before that I met him in Bremen, Ger­ many in 1946. We are from the same town, and are going to sail together as soon as we get out of here. They are going to operate on Barney for an ear infection, and I'm-due to see the man with the knife for tonsils. Most of the other fellows are from the River and from the Coast Guard unit stationed here. There are some NMU fellows, too—but I won't write about them. You can guess at my .surprise when I saw Brother McNally sprawled out in a bed all nice and fresh, reading a book in a ward where the nurse is cue good looking eyeful. No more of the hospitals on the coast for me from now on! HAS IT MADE Free butts and candy once a week, with ground privileges up to nine at night, and free movies on the second floor in McNally's ward. He has it made, as his Doctor is on vacation,and won't be back until September. Ed Collins �T H E SE A F A R E RS L O G Page Twelre Girls And Gripes Highlight Steel Rover's Far Friday. Saptantbar 3, 1948 Kyska's Delegate It Just Ain't Smorgasbord, Brother Says on the deck for a nice long from ..jumping overboard after sleep. her. Love leaves sweet sorrows. You have asked for stories and Then we have a character The crew's ^pantryman from photos for the LOG, so I'm whom we call Flash Gordon— the Bronx prObably /rates the going to give you as much de­ you'll hear more about him when title of the .-ship's great -lover. tail as I can to go with this the ship hits New York. This He can't resist tthe temptdtion of "picture of our trip to India phony claims he has been going beautiful womim. He caught a aboard the Steel Rover. to sea for twenty years, but he nice cold. We left New York with a still doesn't know the bow from Well T guess 1 have 'covered swell bunch of SIU men. Nearly the stern. To top it off, he is most everything, but ;you .will the entire crew had full-books the Mate's boy and a great re­ hear from me with more mews with plenty of experience, so porter — if you know what 1 from Calcutta, "for T hear -dll the when we secured ship, every­ mean. He plays pirate on look­ girls are moving -'from Bombay thing went along smoothly — out and imagines he sees sub­ to Calcutta -to meet 'the ;boys of even got a compliment from the marines. He would swear on a the Steel ?Rover. I'm /.going to Chief Mate on a job well done. stack of bibles that the rock of rig a lantern at the gangway It sure looked like a good start Gibralter is in the Indian Ocean, later on. and he thinks there is a rabbit /Please .excuse the writing for for a trip. Ship's Delegate aboard 'the When we got to Port Said aboard ship. So stand by with I know there will be a lot of 'Kyska, which recently com­ there was martial law ashore, a straight jacket when we get corrections made, but I'm doing my best for I have not had much pleted a 'three months "trip to and everyone was required to back. -the Far East, Richard NiederTemain aboard. But as usual, The DM fell in love with a sleep. the bum-boats came along side sweet looking Anglo-Indian gal, Please forward the photos to meyer expressed the crew's who stood on the pier crying her my home after you are finished 'feelings-in-the August 20 LOG with their watered whiskey. eyes out as we pulled out. We with them. Our next stop was Karachi, tconeerning the absence of a • Bart Misuraca 'India, where those of us who had a tough time holding Don 'Patrolman 'when their ship •^were looking forward to going readied to leave for the Far ashore for a nice cool drink East. Brother Neidermeyer of­ were badly disappointed. We \found stentih and filth and rmfered a possible solution to the pleasaiit conditions all around. (probtem. I might add a warning to SIU men hitting'this port—stay away International Family •from the native Indian Town. We have one crew member in Needs Two LOGS 'bad "shape now "because he wan­ To the Editor: dered in there. For a long time I've wanted CHANGES CAME the LOG sent to -my home,'but We dropped anchor in Bom­ never got around to asking. bay next, and the Mate changed •When I pay off and go home, I his attitude.. Things were run , always take a copy or two, and bell to bell, s'O we changed the the'folks enjoy them very much. name of 'the -ship to the SS But here is the catch: 'Fve got Steel Slavery. "When we finally 'two homes—my mother's and my tied up after a week, all hell •wife's. "Would it be possible to broke loose. Our famous Cap­ have the LOG sent to each? My. tain, "Schooner guy" Barnhard, wife lives in Canada, and my started throwing logs at us till mother in Florida. it.got as hot as the Chicago fire. This voyage of the Sea But the crew kept up the SIU Trader is coming along okay. We spirit by seeing to it that the are in Palestine now. We're not ship. remained in good shape. getting much overtime, but there Bombay had its pleasant side are no serious beefs. "We have for us too—diet's talk about that. good Delegates, a fine SIU gang, There were wine, women, and and 90 percent full-book men song. And 1 mean good wine. aboard. Will send in a complete An -Italian ship tied up along­ set of ship's minutes upon our side, so I and a wiper, who un­ I'gturn. derstands the lingo, went-aboard 'Clifford 'P. "Thompson ' Three husky Rovers .pose on the (iledc 'Of their tisthmian and traded cigarettes for that (Ed. Note: Your wife and ' swell dago-red. All went smooth­ ship for the Ccuneraman. Left to right, the boys are—J. MitcheL AB; Bart 'Misuraca, Deck Delegate, and J. -Roden, -mother will both be receiving . ly imtil the utility man got OS. Misuraca penned the tale of the Rover's -trip -to the Par -the'LOG shortly. Glad to hear j gassed up till he felt like super­ Esist and gives a few pointers for SIU men headed to that area. they enjoy reading it.) man—someone then laid him out To the Editor: Bey, Gagwriters! Fnisirated gag writers ean now give vent to their puns, •witticisms «nd ^bright say­ ings through Seafare, the new comic Strip in the "SEA­ FARERS LOG. Seafare, which has been appeering in the LOG for 'the past several weeks, is an attempt to show ship­ board inddetits and events in a humorous light. It is put forth in the hope that •-the Brothers ceui;get a laugh out of the otherwise hum­ drum life aboard ship. All you Brothers who want -to get into >the eicl and /put into picture form the gags in your repertoire can do so by sending them to LOG Cartoonist Eddy .S<mit'h, SEAFARERS LOG, &1 Bea­ ver Street, New York 4, Jf. Y. You don't have to be a cartoonist. Just :give Eddie the idea and he'll lake it from there. Bosun No Og3*e, Urges CocperaUte -To 4he-Editor: Bend 'in dfae .'minutes of your /meeting to 4he New Yo<k /Hell.'Oiily 'initlMit wiy/ can^he menihership not on y-o/UT /eeeommendatlons, nnd 'then - the minutes iceat be -psinted in 4he BOG 'Jot 4he ibmie&t nf dll io^-b<»r ISWV "creWB. Hold>those shipboard meet-ings T ag-uia*rl.,y,-and-eend 4hose -minutes -in -as soon .as .possible.JThatis the-SlU^ayl '••ail In Hank's column in the last issue of the LOG, there was a question ^king if some Seafarer would contribute a humorous story on smorgasbord to the LOG. I will not attempt to supply the readers with a laugh. (I have to admit we do need a few laughs in these depressing times and conditions), but I can give you a clear picture why a smor­ gasbord is not really a smorgas­ bord. Take the word "smorgasbord" for an example. It actually is three words, smor, gas, and bord. Smor, ti-anslated -into English, means butter; igas, means goose; and bord, means table. Put them together and you have "buttergoosetable." You see it is not related to smorgasboi'd at all. It is but a word invented by the American restaurant owner. Just like chop suey and chow mein are not Chinese, but dishes created for the tourists visiting Chinatown here at home. In the Scandinavian countries, they do have the style of using cold dishes for all meals but din­ ner, and the multitude of selec­ tions in cold meats and saladg, pickled herring, spiced fish, and and so forth, might have been hei'b-cured hams and sheeplegs, the originator of the prcserit American smorgasbord. WASH IT DOWN So go ahead. Brothers. If you are hungry and do not mind -a big meal, try a smorgasbord. But remember that I warned you that your stomach will be satis­ fied long before your eyes, and you have simply- got to drink a liter of good Scandinavian com brew along with the meal to make it the real'thing. But don't worry, they have^ excellent stomach-pumps in mo:5t hospitals. So-long fellows. See you after you have recuperated. Good appetite! John Wunderlich, Jr. Dutch Sky Pilot SeeksLogDauding His Searoai's dub To the Editor: when we reach the States and vpayimeans a lot. I hope the day then things will have to be •will soon come when the fact straightened out. ; 'that we come from the same A ship's crew is all from the: 'HaU does /not mean that • a Bosun rank sand ;i61e of 'the same iUnion Should not do 'Ihe job lor 'which" Hall. In the Hall that Is onej be is being ipaid, without being thing. But on the Ship-we "have considered and CBllled a lot of different ratings aecording to our /things Ihat '.no did '-Union mani ! sea time and our /ability. But would' even 'Ihirik of. suppose one of the Brothers Is a fDUke 'Hinder little green -and does mot know BUE how to do his . job the •way the; Union wants him to'do it. Just a few lines about the woes, ti'ials and tribulations that make a Bosun grey headed be­ fore his time. •One of the reasons that we are strong today is the fact that beefs can and.should be brought into the open and ironed out completely either on board dur­ ing meetings or at the end of the trip by the Patrolman. It makes it bad when you come aboard a ship and find beefs that have CANT BE -'RBSip been carried over from the pre­ A lot Of 'times — -too marjy! vious trip. times, in fact—after you show, 1 like to see a ship sail with a him how he laughs in -your face.: clean record and an opportunity Even the -men ^'wiho/should knowi to show the white collai's that better will -at 'times >fiake 'Ol^ the boys from the Hall can do-a •where it cannot 'help tbiit be mo-j good job. Such -a job we have ticed. Then "the Bosun ;has :to; done on the Thomas Cresap. jump "them. Then 'the Bosun is When the ship first sailed we the one whois wrong—in Iheiri were called everything under-the opinion. sun, -but everything has -shaped up much better since. But I have put-in.a lotmf time^ Of course the big reason for and .fought .hard for <the UnioHy this is -because they know that and -Union -ways, -and with a. -the Union will -be coming aboard wife and three boys a -Bosun's To the Editori , , ; ; . ! , i ! I understand that in one of your editions of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG an article appeared by a Mr. Charles Hartman, Chief Steward of the SS 'Gateway City. Although as a rule your pdpers arrive -regularly at the Seaman's Bome, this one appears to have /gone astray. I think the title of the ar­ ticle was, "Mr. Charles Hartman Praises The Dutch Club," and 1 :BhoUld be interested to read it. "Would you be kind enough to send ;me 'one or more -copies of the article in question? I heard the article mentioned 'on board one of the ships and im­ mediately went carefully through all 'the old ^copies Of the LOG, but was 'Unable to -find it. I think it 'must bave appeared in one of the - June issues. "Pater P. Koevoets •Rotterdam -(Ed. -Note: "A -copy of the June 18, -issue of the LOG is -being forwarded to -Mr. Koe•voets.) �FfMay. Sa|it«mb«ft 3, IMr. Pfcg» Thirtwn''- T H E S^B AFF AIR E m» L O^C: MUeir €x«w Recallis Gay Hambm^ Uays To the EdUor: reason. This port is truly a paradise. It really isn't safe for The writing of this letter finds an American to go near the us aboard the Governor Miller Heckel Bar, The Metropole, OP enroute to Japan, via Panama the Lilliput alone. You couldn't and Pedro, from Hamburg, Ger­ defend yourself at sudh odds. My many. What started out to be a first time ashore found me walk­ forty-five day grind from Gal­ ing away from two frauleins veston to Germany and back, has fighting to see whom I was going turned into quite a jaunt. We with. discharged our grain and re­ The honest truth is that I've loaded in Germany. never seen so many-women com­ Hamburg! The name itself pared to the small amount of tempts me to write this lettei-— man power. We spent nine days although that is not the real and nights there, and every one sailed with the ship, though other ships weren't so fortunate. All hands may have been aboard at sailing time, but' I'm afraid we left a few hearts in Hamburg. The gloomy side of the trip was in having to leave old Tom Cissna in the hospital there. You oldtimers should remember To the Editor: Tom. He was on the Robert B. Lee when she was sunk at the As Ship's Delegate of the SS Delta. The last we heard of Del Norte, I would like to let Tom, he was very sick but we you, know that the port officials all hope he is back on the shipof New Orleans deserve a big ing list again. vote of thanks for the fine ne­ HOT PLACE gotiating job they did with the Mississippi SS Co. It was tops! The Comrats — the Russians—• have created what could liter­ "Rie crew of this ship has sent ally be called a war-scare in a vote of thanks to them; but Hamburg. The population is not the entire membership should in an uproar, but is aware of the realize that the Gulf officials menace of the Reds. Tom's re­ have really, been, on the ball. placement says he was about to I also want to say that the build a raft and go down the crew of this ship did an excel­ Elbe on it, if he hadn't gotten lent job of cooperating with the away from Hamburg soon. officials—thanks to the unity of To the Editor: Rurnor has it that they stopped thing out of the ordinary hap­ evex-ytime anyone pulled the the SIU. 800 tons of our cargo up the pening,. but from then on you plug, the falls would ti-ip. When people say to you, "It didn't know what to expect The Ordinary climbed in and river, which would have given Please have this letter put in must be tiresome out there at next. pulled the plug. Sure enough, us another night in Hambing. the LOG so that all may know sea with the same grind day It rained for several days the falls tripped and the life­ We all wish the best of luck to how we feel. and nightj" they should see some when we got into the Pacific. boat, with the Ordinary in it, the downfall of Russia and her "Red" Hancock of the things that really hap­ After ^t stopped an Ordinary dropped into, the water. Neither satellites, and the best of luck Ship's Delegate pen. Seaman was sent into the life­ one was hurt, so we picked to the Max-shall Plan. SS Del Norte For instance, take the trip of boats to take the plugs out and them up. After a couple of Before relating the main re..(Ed^ Note: The Secretary.r the SS James A. Butts in 1945: let the watei' drain. Like all drinks the Ordinary was son for writing this, there is one Treasurer has sent a letter of other subject that I would like We left New Orleans after war-built ships, this one had its straightened out. thanks to the crew of the Del. loading ammunition, and headed faults. The main being the trip­ Then there was Chai'lie Cum- to discuss—the Taft-Hartley Bill. Norte for. its excellent coop­ for the Philippines. We got to ping gear fgr the falls of num­ mings, our Deck Engineer and It appears to me that if labor eration; all. along, the line.) the Panama Canal without any­ ber two lifeboat. It seemed that official fisherman, who is the vuiions would unite, this bill only man in the Atlantic and would be rendei-ed useless. Of course, this is only my in­ Gulf that has credit for catch­ ing two King^ Mackerel and a dividual opinion. Perhaps I'm man on the same hook. Yep, it wrong. At any rate Labor can To the Editor: very good deal, but the Stewards to loose at least $6 in overtime— i-eally happened, believe it or continue to let the bigwigs of Department has not done nearly so his gain is no more than Capital Town know our position not. >. I would like to bring to the so well. I have been sailing in $6.50. It happened, this way, a few and how we feel about Taft and attention of the Negotiating the Stewards Department for days after the first Ordinary Hartley's brain storm. So here's Committee, as well as the mem­ three years, and acted as Dele­ BOOSTS STEWARD went over the side: It was still down the drain with the open bership, my opinions concerning gate many times, so I have a Then in the case of the Stew­ hot as hell and raining most of shop and the i-est of this knifethe I'ecent contract signed with pretty good understanding of ard. He is entitled to the raise the time—one of those grey in-the-back to the working stiff! the Mississippi SS Co., in the conditions aboard ship. accorded the Bosun, for his re­ Pacific days you often hit on the Should I saj"-. Amen? hope that certain changes can be In the first place, when the sponsibilities are as great or long grind to the Philippines. WANTS LOGS made in that formula before Utility Man on passenger ships Charlie had just pulled in signing with the rest of the op­ is required to sougee passengei's' greater than the Bosun's. Where Now I'm closing and I want the Bosun takes his orders from some big ones, and after the erators. quarters he certainly should be the Mate, the Steward has to run usual rain it was again some­ to i-equest that you send us a stack of LOGS to Japan. I hope It seems to me that the Deck paid overtime. Although he has his department by himself. body's job to drain the life­ you will send them pronto, as I and Engine Depar..ments have a received a $12.50 raise, he stands I hope these suggestions will boats. Another Ordinary seamen consider this a very important be taken under consideration be­ was automatically elected for the matter. fore signing contracts with other job. So as a finale, let's say that companies.. You guessed it! He wOTt" over coming negotiations with Mr. the side with a splash—and the Shipowner are favorable, and Edmund Eriksen boat splashed too, ripping a big (Ed. Note: As was pointed hole in her side as she went. that should strike action be out at the last- meeting in the This guy was bruised plenty, aimed at him, it will be won 100 fhe LOG has received several letters recently, asking, for Negotiating Committee's Re­ but managed somehow to hang per cent. Keep'er steady! 3' clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The Thomas D. Walker. Jr. port to the membership in re­ on to the boat. answer is: NO! THEY DON'T! (Ed. Note: LOGs go out gard to sougeeing by the every week (75 of them) in. HAUL ABOARD The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care Utility Man on passenger ships, care of the United Seaman's the company does not neces­ of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to He wasn't too fortunate Service. Port Command. Build­ sarily have to carry this man though, for as he passed the their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page ing, Yokohama — so you can at all. There was considerable fishhook Charlie had out, it pick up your copies there.) four of the LOG for March 26 by New York Patrolman, pressure to eliminate the job grabbed his arm. Luckily the Freddie Stewart: but just, for the record the LOG has again altogether. Therefore, this weight of the number two boat checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: concession was felt justified in hit the line and broke it. order to keep the job in the After quite some time in the The Unioijk has fought to free the Stewards Department manning scale of these ships. water, ho was finally picked up from the responsibility, of painting in addition, to their regu?.ar If you have a beef or a As for as the $12.50 raise ob­ with a fouled up arm, and hos­ duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ problem when you're on the tained for the Bosun above the pitalized on board ship. I guess provements in the working conditions within the Stewards West Coast, contact the new Steward's scale, it is pointed Charlie has been telling that A&G Hall. 85 Third StreeL out that this was granted the stoi-y ever since. And I'll bet Department which allows for a fair proportion* of overtime. The telephone number, is Bosun in lieu of week-end the Skipper (Log Book Staley) So. to protect your working conditions and your"contract do DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in be­ overtime. i.he Steward is as­ is still having nightmares about your own work, and let the other departments do theirs—^which tween ships, and get ac­ sured week-end overtime both it! includes all of the painting! quainted. at sea and in port, which puts Ira C. Brown Del Norte Crew Thanks Officials For Pact Work Seafarer Shows Landlubbers Thing Or Two Seeks Clarification Of Stewards Agreement Stewards Oej^rtment And Paint On The Coast him. well ahead of the Bosun.) SS Elizabeth �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, SepfemBer 3, 1946 Report On Uniform A&G Registration Rules NEW YORK — Recommenda­ years as Ordinary out of SIU Chief Refrigeration Engi­ GROUP III GROUP I—RATED MEN neer tions for uniform registration Halls, register in this group. Wiper Each man must be qualified Bosun First, Second, and Third rules have been submitted by the for the job he throws in for and Bosun's Mate Refrigeration Engineer Recommendations for the Headquarters Committee on reg­ have the necessary endorsements. Chief Storekeeper Carpenter istration. Based upon a study Stewards Department At registration time his qualifi­ Evaporator Maintenance Deck Maintenance of the recommendations sent in The Registration Committee cations shall be checked. Man Watchman—Day Work by rank and file Registration Chief Steward—Passenger recommends the following regis­ Pumpman, 1 and 2 « Storekeeper Committees elected in the Atlan­ Second Steward — Pas­ tration procedure for the Stew­ Engine Maintenance tic and Gulf Ports, this report senger GROUP II—RATED WATCH ards Department": Members shall will be submitted to the mem­ Steward GROUP II STANDEES register in two groups. A man bership at the next regular meet­ Chef can throw in for any job in the Quartermaster ings, and if approved, will be put Deck Engineei' Chief Cook group in which he is registered, Able Seaman to a referendum vote in all Engine Utility Second Cook if he has the Union's required Car Deckman ports. Oiler—Diesel Night Cook and Baker Watchman — Standing The Union's requirements for qualifications. When men are not Oiler—Steam Thii'd Cook Watches men shipping in each rating will available in one group, qualified Watertender GROUP II—MESSMEN continue under the present port men registered in the next lower Fireman—Watertender GROUP III—ONLY Utility Messman rulings until standard require­ ORDINARIES ON WATCH group may throw in for the job. Fireman Messman. ments are worked out. The Committee's recommenda­ Recommendations for the tion follow; Engine Department Recommendations for the The Registration Committee Deck Department recommends the following regis­ NEW YORK—Seamen's unem­ the men left their employment made as much as $586 in one tration procedure for the Engine The Registration Committee ployment insurance claims are voluntarily at the end of voy­ quarter, and a total of $780 in recommends the following regis­ Department: Members shall going through in the State of ages. the base year on a New York register in three groups. A man tration procedure for the Deck This practice was stopped, New York with little • hitch, company ship, would draw the can throw in for any job in the Department: Shavelson pointed out, when his stated Mr. A. B. Shavelso.n, In­ maximum $26 per week for any Members shall register in three group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required surance Manager of the Bpard's office- proceeded to investigate 26 weeks of a benefit year. groups. A man can throw in Mr. Shavelson added that, as qualifications. When men are Office at Canal and Broadway, each case which the operators for any job in the group in not available in one group, quali­ which handles all seamen's ap­ had contested, .requiring affidav­ only about 40 out of the average which he is registered, if he has its from the Department heads 850 claims per week made in plications in New York City. the Union's required qualifica­ fied men registeied in the next involved on the ships and, if his office revert back to another lower group may throw in for In a recent interview with Joe tions. When men are not avail­ necessary, requiring them to ap­ state, it is not a serious prob­ the job. Volpian, Special Services Rep­ able in one group, qualified men pear along with the seamen in­ lem to seamen on the beach in resentative of the A&G .District, registered in the next lower GROUP I volved at a hearing before a this port. he pointed out that of 2,500 group may throw in for the job. referee. Each man must be qualified original claims and 900 i-epeat ELIGIBILITY PROBED GROUP I—DAY WORKERS COMPANIES WITHDREW for the job he thi'ows in for claims (for a total of 3,400 appli­ All claims are considered first Companies, thus forced to in­ Each man must be qualified for and have the necessary endorse­ cations) made by seamen at his on the basis of eligibility, ac­ office for the month of July, vestigate their own refusals, soon the job he throws in for and ments. At registration time his cording to the amount of earn­ 1948, only 300 were finally re­ found that seamen's claims for have necessai-y endorsments.. At qualifications shall be checked. ings in the base year proceeding jected. benefits were by-and-large jus­ Chief Electi'fcian registration time his qualifica­ the application; and, second, on tified, and in most cases with­ Second Electrician This is a marked improvement tions shall be checked. the basis of the validity of a drew their objections without over several months ago when a Unlicensed Jr. Engineer— Ordinary Seamen who cannot claim as bona-fide unemployment number of steamship companies, forcing them to a hearing. Day Work obtain AB tickets begause of Although the administrative that is not the fault of the ap­ Unlicensed Jr. Engineer— who pay into the New York physical defects—such as color­ Insurance fund, were contesting costs of unemployment insur­ plicant. Watch blindness, etc.—may, upon prov­ In the case of the New York many claims on the basis that ance are bom by the National Plumber-Machinist ing that they have sailed three office, considerable leeway is Government out of its share given seamen. For instance, men (three-tenths of one percent) of the three percent tax the com­ who have left a ship after a pany pays on wages to the Un­ long trip in order to rejoin employment Insurance Fund, the their families, or who have quit cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ silence was observed for departed boards in the various states op­ on account of oppressive or un­ (^Continued from Page 7) be moving into the New Hall by urer's Financial Report for week Brothers. Meeting adjourned at erate under entirely different satisfactory worldng conditions, laws and procedures from each are usually held to have quit next meeting. The Resolution ending August 7 and 14 was ac­ 8:30 P. M. with 1,123 present, cepted. The SIU auditing report with just cause, and are allowed other. from New Orleans for a $10.00 i 4 unemployment benefits. for period from September 29 to Companies stand to gain by MOBILE—Chairman, O. Stev­ assessment for the General Fund Seamen applying in Alabama December 28, 1947, was accepted. ens, 115; Recording Secretary, J. keeping the number of employ­ was accepted by a vote of 98 to or other states for unemployment The Headquarters' report to the ees applying for benefits to a 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 Morrison 34213; Reading Clerk. minimum, for those whose tax insurance, or men whose claims P. M with 98 members present. membership was accepted as H., J. Fischer 59. read. Motion to nonconcur with for one year is not used up in are forwarded to other states, New Business of Branch min­ % % BOSTON — Chairman. J. the Resolution from New Orleans utes was read. All were accepted. unemployment benefits are al­ are advised to press their claims Greenbaume, 281; Reading Clerk, was carried. One minute of sil- West Coast and Lakes minutes lowed a credit for the succeed­ as far as possible. In this way, P. Brownfield, 5497: Recording nce was observed for departed were posted. The Reolution from ing year, which often reduces by forcing the chiselling com­ Secretary, William Prince, 30612. Brothers. Meeting adjourned at New Orleans calling for a $10.00 their tax to half of the maxi­ panies to investigate each case carefully and produce affidavits Motion carried to read only 7:50 P.M. with 65 bookmen assessment for the General Fund mum three percent. present. In the case of Waterman, in behalf of their protests, they New Business of other Branch was read. A motion was made whose home office is in Mobile, may be forced into line as the & & S, Minutes. All were accepted, ex­ to concur. There was lengthy and which pays into the Ala­ New Yoi-k companies have been cept that part of Galveston Min­ NEW YORK — Chairman, Joe discussion by the membership, even in slates where the law utes relating to the use of coca Algina, 1320; Recording Secre­ after which the motion to con­ bama Stale fund, a seaman apcola money. The Agent reported tary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; cur with the resolution was car- ^ plying in New York for unem- is less liberal than in New Yoi'k. that shipping was slow with Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, ried by a vote of 156 for, and 28 | ployment benefits based upon three payoffs in two weeks. The 154. against. Patrolmen Morris, Mor- wages earned on Waterman MAiMkAi«AlaSM that the Newi •"GB'DBfSllip 10 VOlB SS Mae, Bull Line, paid off and New Business of Branches rison, and Jordan made theii' re­ ships will find signed on but took no replace­ holding meetings was i-ead and ports and were accepted. Agent York insurance office only acts An fionOKol ITiinfl ments. The SS Liberty Bell paid accepted. Resolution from New Cal Tanner made his verbal re­ as an agent for the seaman, for- W Mullcral rilllO p off in Plymouth and a check has Orleans was read concerning a port. Accepted. The Dispatcher warding his claim to the Alabama officials. If they refuse to + .r,„V, ., ,T • i , to be made to see that deadheads ten-dollar General Fund assess­ reported 651 registered, and 194 pay up or get off. The SS ment. Motion made that we ac­ shipped. Under New Business a grant the claim, it is entirely wrest the industry's top wages Trinity, John M. Carras, Inc., cept and concur in the resolution motion carried for Headquarters out of the hands of the New from the shipowners to the com­ paid off and signed on with ten as submitted by our Brothers to appoint a census committee as York officials. bined resources of membership replacements. This ship was from New Orleans. There was soon as possible to ascertain the CHECKED BY STATE solidarity and sound finances, covered by Patrolman Johnson. general discussion with members personnel required to man the Fortunately, however, a peti­ two factors which they referred - The Agent spoke on the SIU talking pro and con. Discussion vesels we have under contract tion filed in New York is con­ to as "the life blood of any or­ A&G Negotiating Committee's was closed and a book vote now, and to estimate the number sidered as a New York claim ganization." Report on the new contract Won, taken. The resolution carried of jobs that'can be figured on in first; and the files are checked Asserting that the SIU mem­ and requested all hands to read by 398 to 86. The Dispatcher normal times, so that the mem­ in Albany for New York income, bership will definitely face a up on the changes in the new reported 510 registered, and 417 bership can be governed accord­ and in the Social Security files struggle in future negotiations, contract. Accepted. The Dis­ shipped. The Agent's and Secre- ingly. (Ed. Notd: Headquarters in Baltimore for War Shipping the drafters of the resolution patcher reported 79 registered, tary-Treasurer's reports were mow has an up-to-the-minute employmant (which, as Federal declared: and 36 shipped. There was a made and accepted. Under New record of the number of jobs and income, also applies as New York "...Now that we enjoy these communication read from the BusinosG a motion was made the standing of the membership. State income) to ascertain whe­ high wages we should do our Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities, that as soon as possible the The SIU is the only Union in the ther the applicant is entitled to utmost to build our funds so Inc., and a motion carried to Union should put the working industr.y with approximately as New York benefits, before the we will be better respected by leave it up to the Agent to pur­ rules of the Stewards Depart­ many jobs as members.) One claim is transfered to other the shipowners and in a better chase a book of tickets at $12.00 ment into a pamphlet form for minute of silence was observed states. position to fight them." and give it to some orphanage. distribution among Stewards De­ for departed Brother. Thus a seaman, whose princi­ Meeting (The full text of the resolu­ The SIU A&G Negotiating Com­ partment members to avoid con­ adjourned at 8:50 P. M. with 263 pal emplojnnent has been with tion and the signatures of the mittee's Report was read and ac­ fusion. Carried. One minute of members present. out-of-state companies, but who drafters appear on page 16.) Seamen Get Idle Pay In New York MinutesOf A&G Branch Meetings In Brief �- Jl&r? THE SEAFARERS Friday. September 3. 1848 Page Fifteen LOG Backs In New Coos Bay Raid (Continued from Page 1) so«iation, CIO, were ordered off the ship by Randolph MeriW. B. Zaumseil, $1.00; R. Davis, $1.00; NEW YORK weather, an MEBA Business A. Robertson, 50c. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS HELEN HANGING JUDGE, by Bruce ;stition, distrust and complete in­ Agent, on the grounds that the A. Florinda, $5.00; Max Olson. $5.00; T. J. O'Donahue, $21.00. S. F. Prusinski, $23.00; D. D. Molter. ship had been declared hot by Hamilton. Harpers. 250 Pages. difference to the government's SS C. GILMAN $1.00; J. E. Murphy, $1.00; A. Quinattempts to make them zealous the CIO because the company ones, $1.00; Walter Mueller. $4.00; J. R. McManus, $1.00; J. G. Lorimer, $2.50. signed an AFL agreement, the E. Duffy, $1.00; Frederick E. Walker, $5.00; E. M. Melone, $5.00. adherents to Fascism. A detective story with an \in- The people, living in a world SUP statement reveals. SS STEEL ARCHITECT $5.00; F. J. Connor, $25.00; A. Ortiz, • usual slant, well-written and apart, summed up their plight The Sailors' statement con­ $1.00; Harry W. Porter, $5.00; Jo­ J. Anton, $1.00; S. Bi. Czedowaki. hannes Roos, $5.00; Roque Marcaralg, $4.00; M. A. Tosado, $2,00; E. C. guaranteed to hold your interest by saying, "Christ stopped at tinues: $4.00; Herman C. Kemp, $5.00; Raul Mishanski, $3.00; E. R. Bloom, $2,00; to the end. • Justice Sir Francis Eboli, he didn't reach our land." "Meanwhile, ^^the MEBA re­ Alvarez, $1.00; Wm. Kozubski, $2.00; W. B. Badillo, $3.00; F. O'Brien, $3.00; . Brittain, the famous "hanging fused to furnish'^Enginceis. The T, L. arbrough, $5.00; Donald E. Mor^ W, O. Barton $1.00,; L. R, Wheaton, The author, much like another Judge", who has sentenced many Marine Engineers had no agiee- ris, $5.00; Vincent Dominguez, $5.00; $2.00; D. C. Rollins, $1.00; J. W. WilItalian, Ignazio Silone, has cap­ ment with the company and had J. J. Reilly, $2.00; Paul Gordon, $1.00; liams, $3.00; K. B. Samat, $2.00; F. men to be executed, is himself $2.00; B. erglund, $2,00; H, E. .accused of mui'der and finds cir­ tured the earthy qualities of the no dispute in regard to wages, M Courtney, $ 1 00; Robert T Wood­ Tyler, Myers, $2.00; J. W. Martin, $2.00; T. ford, $3.00; Warren Neilson, $5.00; cumstantial evidence piling up people. He writes of a people working conditions or hours. It Esko Makilo, $1,00; R. J. Sullivan, M. Ostaszeski, $1.00; J. K. Bowen, living without hope; but, almost against him. The ending is a bit was strictly jurisdictional recog­ $1.00; T. R. Tobiassen, $5.00; Ray $1.00; W. L. France, $1,00; H, SvonMandgoc, $1.00; Anthony F. Martinez, bcrg, $1.00; V. J. Tabarrini, $5.00; M. • obvious, but it won't detract admirable, a people spared the nition of a picketline." $5.00; Wm, L. York, $5.00; Billie Ray Peralta, $5.00; E. Bossert, $2.00; F. from your enjoyment of this maelstrom of war which has en­ The SUP says it then fur­ Hartzog, $5.00; Ruben C. Ruttkay, P. Megue, $2.00- F.. Cristancho, $2.00; gulfed their country. worthwhile story. nished Engineers for the vessel, $5.00: Joseph J. Occhinero, $5.00. H. Byrnes, $5.00; J. Phillips. $2.00; R, • A captivating story which is making it a 100 per cent AFL C. Laya, $2.00; A. G. Cruz, $2.00. SS WACOSTA 4 & ft SS ALGER sure to make the reader eagerly CHRIST STOPPED AT EBOLI await the next book by this most job, and she departed from San A. Mueller, SS$1.00. P. B. Livingston, $1.00; J. T. Brown. EVELYN Francisco for Coos Bay. By Carlo Levi: Bantam Books, $5.00; A. W. Lamm, $20.00. C. Mitchell, $1.00. gifted writer. COMMIE MANEUVER SS BLOOMPUIST SS STEEL NAVIGATOR 187 pages. 25 cents. ft ft ft P. E. Huggins, $2.00; J. Dehesa, "This is an out and out at­ C. A. Armstrong, $2.00; C. DeSouza, For his writings against the WRITINGS AND SPEECHES OF tempt by CIO communist stooges $2.00; 1. S. Moen, $1.00; E. Ramirez, $2.00. SS TOPA TOPA A. W. Hauffe, $1.00; A. G. Italian Fascist government. Carlo EUGENE V. DEBS. Iniroduc- on the waterfront to drive bona- $1.00; W. L. Linhard, $2.00; G. C. Urda, Donnelly, $2,00; A. Wasstrom, $1.00; Isevi was exiled to a small Calaiion by Arthur* M. Schlesinger, fide AFL crews off the ship. It J. J. Millin, $1.00; M. L. Gomino, $1.00; T. . Logan, $2.00; J. J. Mc­ brian village near Eboli in Laughlin, $2.00; H. D. McRorie ,$1.00; is strictly jurisdictional and has $2.00. Hermitage Press. 486 pages. $4. G. Wheeler, $2.00; P. J. Griffin, $1.00. southern Italy. There he wrote SS LA SALLE nothing to do with economic con­ J. C. Fernandez, $1.00; E. Torres, SS STEEL KING of the lives of the simple peas­ The first collection of the most ditions of the workers," the SUP $1.00; W, E. Hantusch, $1.00; R. A. K. Lindroth, $2.00; R. Drewing, ants; lives full of poverty super- important speeches and writings said. Herbst, $1,00; J, J. Connors $2.00; ,P. $3.00; E. DeLande $2,.00; J. M. Ren. The current Coos Bay beef re­ J. Erazo, $2.00; H. Wong, $2.00; J. tillo, $2.00; L. Golembiewski, $1,00; W, of Gene Debs, best-known and best-beloved of American labor calls the similar incident in 1946, Mendez, $3.00; M. Riuttola, $2.00; C. Parker, $1.00; J. Luciani, $2.00; D. McDaniel. $2.00; T. Lafferr, $2.00; Sinclair, $1.00; F. T. Calnan.V $2.00; spokesmen, including his famous when the commie-led union of M. F. D. Wray, $2.00; E. J. Gaylor, $2.00; G, R. Burnett, $2.00; W. J. Ziegen. .speech at Canton, Ohio—which the Committee for Maritime M. J. Hitchcock, $1.00; F. Pollard, hagel, $3.00; P. Saquilayan, $2.00; M. SIU, A&G District resulted in Debs' Lon.iction in Unity froze SUP ships in that $2.00; J, J. Cantwell, $3.00; B. Gar- J. Matonte, $2.00; B. N. Thomas, $5.00. SS GOV. KILBY •' BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. 1918, under the Espionage Act port as part of a raiding attempt. reffa $5.,00; J. Ortiz, $2.00; A. Moralez, $2.00; P. C, Adrian, $2.00. T. Dyson, $1.00; N. M. DorpmanSt William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 for Immediately the SIU jumped opposing US entry into SS AFOUNDRIA $1.00; Casimiro, Bidot, $2.00. BOSTON 276 State St. World War I. Evei-y one inter­ to the aid of its West Coast affi­ Y. I, Mattsson, $2.00; Wm. D. Burke, SS CORAL SEA E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 in the American labor liate, and the raiding tactics of $1,00; H. E. Loge, $1.00; P. WogenA. H. Anderson, $3.00; T. Cornick, GALVESTON 30823rd St. ested Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 movement should find it. reveal­ the commie group were quickly voort, $2.00; F. Guinpaya, $2.00; H. W. $1.00; K. V. Kristensen, $1.00; K. Ehmsen, $1.00; J. M. Bergeria, $1.00; Wiatkowskis, $2.00; J. J. Bowdon. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. ing and inspiring. smashed. SiU HRLLS Cal Tanner, Agent Phono 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. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Sal Colls, Agent .San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 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 257 5th St. Phone 2599 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-5475 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Gt. Lakes District BUFFALO CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND DETROIT DULUTH TOLEDO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7301 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 1038 Third St. CadiUac 6857 831 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 618 Summit St. Garfield 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL BICTORIA, B.C. VANCOUVER 1227 Philips Square 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 PERSONALS PAUL H. MOFFIOLI Your sistei', Elsie Schilliry, 250 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul 2, Minn., has been ill, and wants very much to hear from you and get your present address. ft ft ft SAM MITCHELL Mrs. C. E. Culbreath, 511 E. Giddens, Tampa 3, Florida would like to hear from you or from anyone knowing of your where­ abouts. ft ft ft ESNEST H. BURRES Clifton "Gray" Eaton would NOTICE! VALENTIN NEYALA Get in touch with your lawyer in Newark. ft ft ft OBERT MORGAN Who failed to join the Seamar at Long Beach in April, please contact the San Francisco A&G Hall regarding your gear and salary. ft ft ft JAMES H. SEEDS Who missed the Portmar in June, may contact the San Fran­ cisco A&G Hall about salary due. ft ft ft CHARLIE G. SNODGRASS Permit P3-6604—Your Z-Paper (Z226770D2) is on file on the sixth deck in the New York Hall. ft ft ft The crew of the SS Tono, who are suing the Pacific Tankei-s SS Co., hav been advised to get in touch with their lawyer on or before October 15, 1948. like to hear from you or any of his old shipmates. He is plan­ ning to sail again if he gets in touch with you. Address Chattawy. West Vh-ginia. ft ft . ft EDWARD & FRANK BLOOM Your father, Michael Bloom, 48 Monument Walk, Apartment 3D, Brooklyn 1, New York, asks you to write him, and your sis­ ter Lee, and to call on your aunt Ella. J. Norgaard, $1.00; J. Shemet, $1.00; M. Rzenkowicz, $1.00; C. S. Cipriano, $1,00; S. Zavadcson, $1.00; P. L, Macklin, $2,00; C. F. Meo, $1.00; K. G. Sivertsen, $1.00; J. J. Palmer, $2.00; J. F. Kozar, $2.00. SS BESSEMER VICTORY V. Kale, $2.00; J. L. Williams, $2.00; W. W, Hold, $2.00; S. Mosakowski, $3.00; V, A. Erwin, $2.00; F. 1. Gib­ bons, $6.00; J. P. Gavin, $3.00; W. Y. Chao, $2.00; O. Sykes $1.00; M. P. Slifkoff, $3.50; P. Baker, $2.00; D. C. Heon, $1.50; A. Fuller, $2.00; N. E. Nunn, $2.00; H. N. Peterson, $3.00; J. A. Nickerson, $2.00; D. Kennedy, $2.00; E. Williams $2,00; R. E. Weaver. $1.00; E. Gustav, $2.00; R. Purington, $2.00, SS ALTGELD S. M. Hunter, $2.00; E. A. LaFarge, $2.00; H. Y. Davis, Jr., $1,00; G. W. Dority, $1.00; R. F. Wallace, $1.00. SS ALCOA CAVALIER M. Trocha, $1.00; J. L. Keelan, $1.00; $1.00; D. Pashkoff, $1.00; R. A. Singer, $1.00; O. Y. Smith Jr.,, $2.00; H. F. Frick, $1.00; J. Jellette, $3.00. SS J. TURNER Crew of SS J. Turner, $40.00. SS YANKEE DAWN D. B. Carpenter, $1.00; J. G. Herpin, $1.00; C, V, Cone, $1,00. SS BUNKER HILL R. E. Roberts, $2.00; J. D. Smith. $1.00. SS R. SEMMES .D. Walizen, $1.00; J. Kumor, $1.00; J. Escalante, $1.00; M. R. Norris, $2.00; F. S. Slmione, $2.00. SS J. BURGESS L. MacDonnell, $1.00; Peter Ley, $1.00; W. T. Dalton, $2.00; G. J, Hermes $1..00; L. A. Karttunen, $1.00; J. V. Russell, $2.00; W. G. Wilmot, $2.00. SS STEEL ARCHITECT A. R. Brunelle. $1.00. SS BEATRICE H. Morey, $1.00. GEORGE M. ^CHEMM >Please get in touch with your mother at once." -Mrs. Charles E. Schemm, R-1, Federalsberg, Maryland. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ ft ft ft farers International Union is available to all members who wish GEORGE ABBOTT Your sister, Ella Colegrove, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of West Portsmouth, Ohio, is seri­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ously ill, and requests you the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every to return home. Get in touch SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU with Mrs. Ollie Abbott Fain, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Route 2, Wheelersburg, Ohio. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 81 Phone Porter 3014. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N.Y. ft ft ft W. H. HOFFMAN PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Get in touch with your mother. To the Editor: ft ft ft ALEX DeMEO I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed ta th<j A letter from your brother is address below: being held for you in the bag­ gage room of the New York Name Hall. ft ft ft Street Address BERNARD MACE Please call your wife, Eileen, State at BUckminster 7-8184 in New City York, on a matter of importance, Signed ft ft ft CLARENCE LOHNE Book No. Contact your home immedi­ ately. Important. Notice To All SiU Members �Page Sixleeit THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 3. 1948 BUIIDT«'A&6 GENERAL FUND ) •1 'cl i .t •I WHEREAS: The A&G District of the Seafarers Internanational Union of North America has set the pace with a new contract and raise in wages, making the seaman's wage the highest ever obtained or imagined, and WHEREAS: Through job action and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we were able to make the ship­ owners come in line and sign this contract, and WHEREAS: The life.blood of any organization is its solidar­ ity and finances, and this definitely helped us with our negotiations with the shipowners, and WHEREAS: All our funds are definitely established for certain purposes, such as Buildings, Strike, etc., and our General Fund is our working fund, and I WHEREAS: We will definitely have a struggle in futurfl negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to build our funds so we will be^ better respected by the shipowners, and in a better posi-« tion to fight them, so therefore be it RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00,r to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regular meeting August 25th; 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary^ Treasurer of their action, and be it finally RESOLVED: That if this Resolution is carried that the; Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a referendum ballot. Signed I I I I I I I I I I the^oiiow» " in^ memLerd in iL Po,iofnu.o.Lu,, I I I I I I I I I I I Joseph Barron, 142 Otto Callahan, 5655 Thomas Pradat, 97 Jos. B. Compan, 50242 Michael Liuzza, 7190 J. W. Malcolm, 202 E. Joffrion, 44556 : Dennis G. Saunders, 2254 Jack Lewerency, 24349 M. Rodriguez, 44662 C. W. Crosland, 86 Tony Pisani, 48785 C. A. Bradley, 381 Louis L. Arena, 6908 Joseph Fussell, 47532 Dauil Cervet, 8081 S. J. Pierson, 39414 ~ A. J. Dugas, 113 G. C. Foley, 25391 J. E. Kennedy, 88 Edward E. Kinchick, 102318 . Homer Nichpls, 357 M. C. Gaddy, 37053 T. M. Griffiths, 115 A. C. Reed, 24091 O. S. Brooks, 50202 Jas. P. Shaughnessy, 38469 Joseph Anderton, 45404 Robert Reynolds, 38245 A. E. Swenson, 8 R. Marion, 42180 D. Flockhart, 40137 Harold A. Tauman, 37850 Harold E. Cumbie,' 49841 Demitrio G. Zerrudo, 25085 Chadbourne Galf, 47163 J. A. 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Title A name given to the resource September 3, 1948 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. X, No. 36 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES REFERENDUM SET ON EXPANSION OF GENERAL FUND THE MEMBERSHIP LOOKS AHEAD AGENTA MAPP NEW DRIVES SIU AGAIN BACKS SUP IN NEW COOS BAY BEEF FRISCO SHIPPING ALMOST AS GOOD FOR PERMITSD AS FOR BOOKHOLDERS GENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT FINDS FAVOR WITH SEAFARERS IN MOBILE SPOTS BRIGHTEN BOSTON PICTURE PHILLY SHIPPING SLIGHTLY BETTER SHIPPING IS TOP IN SAN JUAN NEW YORK SHIPPING FAIT FOR ENGINE,DECK CAPE SAN DIEGO ENDS FIRST VOVAGE UNDER CONTRACT- NOT LIKE OLD DAYS CORNELIA RAMMED AT ANCHORREPORT ON UNIFOM A&G REGISTRATION RULES SEAMEN GET IDLE PAY IN NEW YORK SIU BACKS SUP IN NEW COOS BAY RAID Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/03/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1c45758eb0233711d23802e76c2c5994.PDF f18d77b9b7bd538285e4c1c0338ff0bc PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1948 No. 35 Registration For Draft Begins; Seamen s Statas Still Unsettled Seafarers Signs Two More Oatfits To Top Contract The Atlantic and Gulf District's drive to win for its membership the highest wages in maritime history made more headway this week, as two more operators capitulated to the SIU's demands for a two-year contract boosting pay by $12.50 and $25. Latest to sign the SIU contract, which has become the pattern for the maritime industry, were the Waterman Steamship Corporation and the IllinoisAtlantic Steamship Company. Negotiations with the Waterman outfit, one of the largest dry cargo operators in the world, classification under the old draft According to Section 4, Public set-up, on the basis of having Law 759: "Any citizen of a foreign obtained the Maritime Commis­ sion's Discharge of Substantially country, who is not deferrable Continuous Service, should hold or exempt from training and on to it, as it may help when service under the provisions presented to the new Draft (.of the law) shall be relieved were brouglit brougiit to a successful from liability for training and conclusion i:i Mobile, where the Boards. Men who are entitled to this service... if. prior to his in­ Union was represented by a Discharge, and who have not duction into the armed forces, sub-Negotiating Committee head­ In the SEAFARERS LOG he has made application to ed by Cal Tanner, SIU Agent in yet obtained it, are advised to be relieved from such liability that port. of August 6th. it was re­ got it now, as it may weigh in the manner prescribed by ported that men owed money The Illinois-Atlantic company Just what the status of mer­ heavily later on, in obtaining de­ and in accordance with rules was brought into line by the chant seamen will be under the ferment. for service on War Shipping and regulations prescribed by SIU Headquarters Negotiating draft is not clear at the moment, Administration ships could the President; but any person Committee in New York. MORE CONSIDERATION though it will probably be avail­ make all claims through the who makes such application able by the time actual induc­ EXPIRE IN 1950 From the experience of the shall thereafter be debarred District Auditor. Maritime tions begin on September 22. Both contracts, identical with membership under the wartime from ber.->ming a citizen of the Commission. 45 Broadway. those previously wrested from An executive order by Presi­ draft set-up, it was found that United States." New York City. the Mississippi Shipping Comdent Truman set a classification those who registered in port Important for Seafarers is the p^ny in New Orleans and eight system closely following the cities were given more conside­ The LOG has been in­ system used during the war. ration on the basis of occupa­ provision allowing men prevent- member companies of the Atlanformed by the Maritime ed from appearing on schedule. tic and Gulf Ship Operators AsThe President officially defer­ tional deferment than those who Commission that this is not because of circumstances beyond | gociation in New York, following red married men, most farmers, registered in inland cities, where their control, to register at a siU action at the point of prothe procedure. Men owed those engaged in activities which the boards were not so well in­ later time. Similarly, those who duction, is effective as of August money for work done aboard are "necessary to the mainten­ formed on maritime affairs. are aboard ship are required to 17, T948, and will expire Sep­ WSA ships are to follow the ance of the national health, safe­ Aliens can exempt themselves register within five days of established procedure of ap­ ty or interest" &nd who are also from service, but only at the cost reaching a U.S. port, or those in tember 30, 1950. As a result of its successes of plying through the agent irreplaceable, men with depend­ of forfeiting their right to ever hospitals or in jail, etc., must the past two weeks, the SIU who operated the ship at the ents, men with wartime military becoming citizens of the U.S. Negotiating Committees in New (Continued on Page 3) time the work was done. service, and many others. York and the Gulf area have The Commission office in FOR ONE YEAR extended the Seafarers' record New York is a bookkeeping wage gains and protective Union office, and handles no funds Further, the President may security clauses to the rmlicenwhatsoever. designate other special activities! sed personnel of 11 companies, as being essential to the national The Commission further including several of the larger Draft Registration dates are from August 30 to welfare in the future. When de­ pointed out that even if the contracted outfits. September 18. ferments are allowed they will company does not operate In addition to Waterman and be for a maximum period of any more WSA ships, all Illinois-Atlantic, operators now Everyone, whether citizen or alien, between the one year, instead of six months claims are still to go through bound by the new conditions are: ages of 18 and 28 MUST register. as previously. the company's office. Alcoa Steamship Company, The classifications are: Some companies have Bull Steamship Company, Bal­ Those paying off after these dates MUST register 1-A—Available for military claimed to have turned over timore Insular Line, South At­ within five days after reaching a US port. service. their books to the Maritime lantic Steamship Company, Seas Commission, but the Com­ 1 -A-O—Conscientious objector Shipping Companj', Seatrain Veterans under 26 years of age. although exempt mission says they have not available for non-combatant mil­ Lines, Inc., Eastern Steamship from service, MUST register. received any. If any comitary service. Company and Smith and John­ anies do so in the future, the son, all of which signed in New 1-C—Members of the armed Married men. although exempt from service. MUST SIU will be notified. In that York August 13, and Mississippi forces. Coast Guard, Coast and register. case a notice will be printed Shipping Company, which gave Geodetic Survey or Public in the LOG. (Continued on Page 7) Health Service and certain reg­ istrants separated therefrom. 1-D—Member of Reserve com­ ponent or student taking military training. II-A—Registrant deferred be­ NEW YORK—The SIU's peti­ though the actual election was continue to argue their respective At that time Cities Service cause of civilian occupation (ex­ tion for an election to win certi­ held imder that Taw. cases. Both have agreed to stay had eight ships, but one of them, cept agriculture) fication on the ships of the Cities It was the sam^; old story, ac­ in session until the arguments the SS Lone Jack, did not touch II-C—Deferred because of ag­ Service not included in the orig­ cording to the SIU organizers, are completed which means that an American port during the ricultural occupation. inal certification order issued in who declared that Cities Service the hearings should end Mon­ III-A—Registrant with depend­ May by the NLRB was stalled was simply looking for legal day night. If you have sailed on a by the company this week. loop-holes to delay the inevit­ ents. BROKE PRECEDENT Cities Service ship as Stew­ At hearings before an NLRB able, a full contract with the IV-A—Registrant who has The NLRB examiner will then ard, Bosun. Pumpman or Ma­ examiner here. Cities Service SIU. The Union is countering completed service; sole surviving report to NLRB headquarters in sons of parents whose other child representatives maintained that every move that Cities Service Washington, where the final de­ chinist. report to the Organ­ izing Department on the Fifth or children died in World War Stewards, Bo,sun,s, Pumpmen and makes. cision on the bargaining unit Deck in New York before 10 Machinists could not vote in MEET MONDAY II. will be' made. After that, the o'clock, Monday. August 30. IV-B—Officials deferred by such an election because they The hearings were recessed on election will be ordered. This is important. were supervisory employees. Wednesday, August 25, but rep­ law. SIU spokesmen are contend­ SUPERVISORS OUT resentatives of the Union and ing that Bosuns, Stewards, Ma­ IV-C—^Aliens. Under the Taft-Hartley Act, the company will reconvene with chinists and Pumpmen are un­ voting period. Since then the IV-D—-Ministers of religion or supervisory employees cannot be the NLRB examiner on the licensed crewmembers and for company has acquired eight ad­ divinity students. included in a bargaining unit. morning of Monday, August 30. that reason cannot be classed ditional ships. IV-E—Conscientious objectors In last winter's previous vot­ Seafarers who have sailed Cities as supervisory employees. It is In protesting the limited cer­ opposed to combatant and noning on the seven Cities Service Service ships in any of the four up to the company to prove to tification, the SIU maintained combatant training and service. ships which have already been disputed ratings should report the contrary. that the NLRB had not followed IV-F—Physically, mentally or certified. Stewards, Bosuns, to the Organizing Department on The present controversy arose its own precedent set in the morally unfit. Pumpmen and Machinists were the Fifth Deck in New York when the NLRB's certification Isthmian case—when the SIU V—Those who became 26 years included in the voting unit. In before 10 o'clock that morning, order based on last winter's el­ was certified as the bargaining old after registering and conse­ that case, the voting unit was the Organizers announced. ection aboard Cities Service agent for Isthmian ships, the quently are exempt from service. agreed to before the Taft-Hart­ ;When the hearing reconvenes, ships covered only the seven NLRB did not restrict certifica­ tion to the ships voted. Men who were given the 1-G ley Act went into effect, al­ the Union and the company wiU ships actually voted. NEW YORK—Beginning Aug. ust 30, all men between the ages of 18 and 26 must register for the peacetime draft, regard­ less of any basis they may have (or think they have) for defer­ ment from actual military serv­ ice. Those who have already reached their 26th birthday, however, need not register. WSA Money Due Points About The Draft Cities Service Eiection Stail Seen At End �Page Two THE SEAFJ^RERS LOG Friday. August 27, 1948 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 Start Thinking Now Time seems to flit by faster for Seafarers than it does for people in shoreside occupations. A few sign-ons, a few payoffs—and before you know it a year is rolling by. With this vision of fleeting time before us, it might be a good idea to begin mulling over a mighty important piece of Union business. Although nominations for the various posts in the Atlantic and Gulf District are not scheduled to be opened for several weeks, right now seems to be the correct moment to begin thinking about the annual elections. At least, we should be taking stock of the men who might serve the Union next year. Briefly, the qualifications for nomination are that the candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a bookmember of the A&G District for at least two years. Candidates for Agent or Patrolman must have three years sea service in any one of the three departments. Candidates not now in office must show four months of discharges for the Current year. Qualifications for the positions are comparatively easy for any member to meet. Most Seafarers can qualify easily. But these qualifications are only the very minimum a man needs to serve his Union. To properly appraise the worth of a Seafarer and his ability to do a first-rate job as a Union official, it is wise to observe the tangibles. In other words, to look at the record—of the past year, for example—to see what a member has done to indicate his interest in the SIU, and what he has to offer the membership in the way of service in its behalf. Hospital Patients This looking at the record is clearly not confined to those now in office. There are many Brothers who are not officials who continually arc active to further the Union's advance. Some of these active rank-and-filers have been your own shipmates. They are the men who are always These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ready and willing to accept responsibility in getting Union as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging jobs done. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Men Now In The Marine Hospitals They arc the men who serve as shipboard Delegates, who act as members of shoreside committees, who present recommendations that will benefit all hands in our Or­ ganization. These are among the men to be considered by you in making your decision on nominations. The nomination of men who might ultimately serve as Union officials is a serious business. In doing so, you are offering the names of men whom you regard as capable of carrying out your—and the rest of the mem­ bership's—decisions, to represent you in dealings with the operators and otherwise conduct the business of the Union. Ju^ as members placing the names of their Brothers in nomination must do so seriously, the recipients of this honor must accept it in absolute seriousness and with all sincerity. No one should labor under the misapprehension that a union election is a popularity contest. There is too much at stake for all of us in maritime in these critical days to take our Union offices lightly. Let us nominate as many men as possible. The more qualified Seafarers nominated, the better the chance that we will get outstanding representation for the Atlantic and Gulf District. Let's just make si^-e we make merit the measure of our choices. I writing to them. MOBILE HOSPITAL E. D. JENKINS A. C. McALPIN E. E. JARRETT C. GLOVER L. M. KYSER W. ANDERSON A. C. SIMPSON H, R. LOWMAN E. A. GRADY P. HUSEBY C. H. WILLIAMS 4" BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. C. HOLMES JACK McCRANIE GETTIS LIGHTFOOT WILLIE WHITE JOSEPH W. BOURGEOIS WM. T. ROSS STANLEY GELAK PERCY BATSON M. C. EL MORES J. W. SPENCER CHRIST B. VIKIN JAS. K. CHARLESWORTH EDW. A. MORGAA J. ROOS DAVID WARDEN H. W. SPENCER JOS. W. BOURJOIS F. BECKER C. MORALES R. J. PURCELL JOHN J. SCHWABLANK C. SIMMONS STANLEY GELAK WM. T. ROSS EDW. A. MORGAN M. C. EL MORES S. A SSAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS t. t- tNEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN E. LIPARI R. F. BLACK J. DENNIS L. C. MASON A. LOOPER C. ANDERSON RALPH PIEPHET V. R. NORTH V. P. SALLINGS C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES W. H. COLBOURNE M. C. GADDY H. L. SEYMOfUR JAMES FARRIOR E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA 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.) EDWIN MAXWELL FRANK WAGNER P. E. CUMARE H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON G. L. DUXWORTH ED MILLER s. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL A. EWING A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO J. McNEELY A. JENSBY D. DeDUISEN T. ZEMRZUSKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY ' ! ' �Fiidar. Augiul 27, 1948 Registration For Miiitary Draft Begins THE SEAFARERS LOG IN APPRECIATION? Page Thxee' Absentee Ballots Available To Most Seamen This Year NEW YORK — Merchant Sea-'tion. Application for ballot should men can vote in the coming be made to the County Clerk elections, unless their legal resi-[of the county of the voter's resi­ dence is in one of the few dence. (Couthuicd from Page I) States prohibiting absentee bal­ Connecticut—Ballots must be loting. received not later than Novemalso register within five days The fii-st step in exercising ber 1, 1948. after their release. the right and duty to vote is Idaho—^Application should be Registration will begin with r- 0 you who answered the call of your to obtain the Post Card (Stand- made to the County Clerk for the oldest group—the 25 year ard Form No. 76) application' registration forms required, if olds — registering on the first JL country and served in its Merchant from any of the following the voter did not vote in the day. The other groups will fol­ sources: 1946 general election. Ballots Marine to bring about the total defeat of low on successive days through September 18. Office of the United States must be received by election of­ the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of ficials not later than November Maritime Commission Registration dates for each 1. age group are as follows: Office of the United States the Nation. You undertook a most severe Illinois—Post Card Form No. Shipping Commissioner The oldest group, meaning 76 is not acceptable. Application men born in 1922 after August task—one zvhich called for courage and Local Union Headquarters by merchant seamen may be 30, 1922, will be registered on United Seamen's Service Clubs made directly to the County fortitude. Because you demonstrated the Monday, August 30. Seamen's Institutes Clerk. Ballots must be received Men born in 1923—August 31 In addition to the Post Card by election officials not later resourcefulness and calm judgment nec­ and September 1. Form, an application for a State than November 2. absentee ballot may also be Men born in 1924—^^September essary to carry out that task, we now Maine — Ballots must be re­ made by means of a personal ceived by election officials not 2 and 3. look to you for leadership atid example letter mailed to the Secretary later than November 2. Men born in 1923—September of the State, in which the ap­ Michigan—National, State, and 4 and 7. in further serving our country in peace. plicant has his voting residence, County officers to be elected. Men born in 1926—September or in such other manner as may u u J 1- XI. , u Mississippi — Ballots must be 8 and 9. be nrescnbed by the law of such • j u .u r-.x , : received by the Circuit Clerk Men born in 1927—September State. of the voter's county not later 10 and 11. The State absentee ballot must than the date of the election. Men born in 1928—September be carefully executed in accord­ Montana—Post Card Form No. 13 and 14. ance with the instructions which THE WHITE HOUSE accompany it. The oath may he j^ constitute a valid Men born in 1929—September May 12, 19W taken and attested by a War-! ^PPl^^^tion for baUot. Applica15 and 16. rant or Non-Commissioned Offi-'^^^^ should be made Copies of the Executive Order shown above were for­ Men born in 1930, before cer of the Army or Navy, or byi^^^ statutory form furnished by warded to Seafarers by the President of the United States September 19—September 17 and Masters, First Officers, Chief En-' County Clerk and Recorder extolling them for the important part they played in the 18. gineers and Pursers of vessels. county seat. Ballots must victory of the Allied Nations in World War II. As draft Men born after September 19, documented under the laws of received by election officials registration date approaches—with no consideration being 1930 will register on their not later than election day. the United States. shown to seamen—holders of the Presidential order wonder eighteenth birthday, or within Nebraska—Ballots must be re­ Merchant seamen desiring fur­ just how meaningful cind important are official commendations. five days therefrom. ther information should write to ceived by November 11. North Carolina — Ballots must the Secretary of the State in be received by election officials which he has a voting residence. by election day. Pennsylvania, and Maryland North Dakota — Ballots must no longer permit absentee vot­ Members who forward ing, and in Missouri merchant be received in time for the first XI. ij • J seamen must be present in the meeting of election officials after their membership books to Necessity is the mother of invention, the old saying goes, and order to vote election day. the New York Hall for retire­ Seafarer William Reid happily points to his own experience to Ohio—Post Card Form No. 76 In the following States elec­ ment are urged to mark the prove it. tions will be held November 2, will not be acceptable as an ap­ Stricken with appendicitis aboard the SS Alcoa Clipper July and absentee ballots may be ob­ plication for ballot. Seamen envelope with the notation 17, Brother Reid might have suffered severe complications had tained by applying on the Stan­ should request an ordinary civi­ "Attention: 6th floor." in or­ it not been for the timely decision and ingenuity of the ship's dard Post Form No. 76 unless lian absentee voter's application der to insure quicker hand­ surgeon and several able assistants. from the Secretary of State. otherwise specified below. ling of the matter. In an emergency operation performed in an improvised op­ Arizona—Ballots must be re­ Such ballot must be returned to erating room Brother Reid parted company with his mutinous ceived by election officials not election officials not later than Marking of the envelope in appendix, at 10:30 P.M. when the doctor decided Reid's condition later than the day of the elec­ noon of the fourth day before the manner advised above wouldn't stand waiting until the arrival' of a Coast Guard rescue tion. election. will save time and will result team the next morning. Oklahoma — Ballots must be Colorado—^Ballots must be re­ in prompt return of the book CALL FOR AID received by election day. ceived by election officials not to the sender. Reid began feeling ill the day after the Clipper had left New later than the day of the elecTexas—^Post Card Form No. 76 Orleans. His condition was diagnosed by Dr. A. S. Creniglia, is not acceptable as an applica­ who immediately issued a call tion for ballot. Seamen should for aid to the Coast Guard, since apply to the Secretary of State the necessary implements for the for an absentee ballot. required surgery were not "Vermont—Post Card Form No. aboard. The Clipper radioed her 76 is not acceptable as applica­ SOS at 2 P.M. The ship was tion for ballots. Applicants for then three hours by air from the ballots should write to the nearest base. County Clerk entirely in his According to Magge Greenown handwriting and state the berg, Stewardess on the Clipper, facts necessary to establish his the Coast Guard notified the ves­ right to vote, including the facts sel at 6 P.M. that it "just of his expected absence from the couldn't make it," because land­ polls on election day and the ing a seaplane on the water after reasons therefor. The ballots dark would be a hazardous task. must be received by election of­ Dr. Greniglia decided that the ficers before closing of polls on operation would have to be per­ election day. formed aboard the Clipper with Wisconsin — Post Card Form the tools on hand. Aided by No. 76 should be addressed to Sister Greenberg, Dr. Alvin Ramthe County Clerk of county of bar, a passenger; and C. Henlegal residence. Request should ning. Second Purser, Dr. Cre­ not be mailed to Secretary of niglia prepared for the surgery. State. Ballots must be received Four table spoons were rigged by election officials by Novem­ ber 2. as retractors, and four ounces of Wyoming—Bonafide electors of novacaine were used around the the State of Wyoming are eli­ incision area to deaden the pain, gible to vote. Post Card Form because the customary imple­ No. 76 should be addressed to ments were lacking. the County Clerk. Ballots must At 10:30 Drs. Creniglia and be received before November 2. Rambar were taking off their Residents of States not listed rubber gloves. The appendix Magge Greenberg, Clipper Stewardess, who may write to their respective William Reid, as he appeared 11 days after was so inflamed, a rupture was undergoing emergency appendectomy in im­ likely in four hours, they agreed. assisted doctors during operation, holds ap­ State Secretaries, if they desire pendix shortly after it was removed from information concerning their ab­ provised operating room aboard the Alcoa Reid's convalescence was swift. sentee voting status. Reid. In 11 days he was up. Clipper. RETIRING BOOKS Appendix Spooned Out In Trick Operntion Aboard Alcoa Clipper �THE S E Af ARERS LOG I Page Foux Friday, August 27. 1948 The Membership And Union Policy By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD In looking over the articles submitted to the LOG by other Port Agents on "some subject of general and vital interest to the membership," I see where they have touched on specific Union problems or accom­ plishments. Brother Tanner wrote of the Union's responsibilities to the membership, where it extended and where it ended. Brother Algina covered the correctness of the SrU's course as shown by the NMU's mistakes where they differed and success where they followed us. Brother Gardner spoke of beefs and beefers—a Union problem. The subjects covered by my Brother Agents had one thing in common—each was approached from the standpoint of Union policy on the matter. Inasmuch as the Union's policy in each case was the basis of the article, it seems like a good idea to take Union policy itself as a subject. It's a big hunk to bite off and chew on, but I feel it is of prime impor­ tance to the SIU. Every organization, every government and every Union has a policy. It's the way of life, the road that is followed. Our government charts its course on its foreign and domestic policies: the SIU, too, sets its course by policy. EVOLVES FROM MEETINGS In the SIU, as every member knows, the Union's policy is arrived at through open discussion at mem­ bership meetings ashore and on the ships. Crews offer resolutions, rank-and-filers make motions and Union officials offer recommendations. They all come to the attention of the membership in the same fashion and are critically analyzed by Seafarers in meetings in all ports. Being in a democratic organization, the mem­ bership receives the proposal offered and listens to arguments pro and con. Everyone has his opportunity to support or criticize. If the matter is too big for immediate disposal a committee is set up for the study of the matter and a report on their findings is rendered at the next meeting. When the matter has been put to a vote and the mem­ bership has decided that it shall be policy, the course of the Union in that particular instance is set. Whether it be to conduct a strike or to open a new hall, the matter is settled when the vote is recorded as carried. Union policy has been made and it's up to the elected officials to put it into action and adhere to the course as made by the membei'ship. The membership has bound itself to a program, the officials are bound to follow suit and to enforce that program. We ai'e all familiar with this system, it's been the way of the SIU since its inception. To devote an The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has in­ vited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the membership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly surveys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters, but will be something in addition. The Editor felt that the Port Agents, because of their positions, would be able to comment wisely on a variety of subjects. The fourth article in this series appears on this page. It was sub­ mitted by Earl (Bull) Sheppard, Port Agent in New Orleans. Members are urged to submit their own views on this and the other articles in the series. Bull Sheppard is one of the original members of the SIU and, since its founding, has participated in the many actions which laid the groundwork for the present size and strength of the Union. During the %var he sailed through all battle zones. While on the ships he acted as Delegate many times. During the Isthmian campaign Brother Sheppard was in charge of all field work. He also took part in the other organizational drives. "free discussion" means involved and pointless haranging and irresponsible and screwball performances. With a firm hand this type can be handled quickly, in union fashion. He only wastes time and once spotted can be set straight by any alert crew. The third type is not ignorant and is not a per­ former in the sense that we know it. He is either a shipowner's stooge or a political crackpot. He may be working for the purpose of destroying the Union by causing dissension in the ranks or he may be attempting to inject a pai-ticular political ideology into Union affairs. Of course, this does not mean a man cannot expound a political belief to his shipmates, but it does mean danger if he is attempting to disrupt union policy that has already been established. WANTS DIVIDED UNION including acting as Organizational Director for the Great Lakes campaign. He also was instrumental in the SIU's successful support to other trade unions, such as the Longshore Beef in 1945. Brother Sheppard, incidentally, has been lauded by other unions as one of the best administrators in his field. He is known as an exponent of direct action, and the SIU has been requested several times to lend Brother Sheppard to unions in need of a capable organizer and administrator. A man of large physical proportions—which earned him the nickname "Bull"—he has played professional baseball, and was a football player of some renown. In maritime. Brother Sheppard is know for practicing the direct action he ex­ pounds. He is a veteran of practically every waterfront labor battle and bears many scars as testimony. Sheppard first assumed elected office in the last election, when he was voted into the post of New Orleans Agent. In his article on Union policy, he covers a field which he terms as being "of prime impor­ tance to the SIU." strength into the organizing of the Isthmian Line. Organizers went into the field and aboard ships. In this the bulk of the membership and officials cooperated wholeheartedly. There were times when SIU men, anxious to do a job, turned up at the company hiring office in such nurnbers that our regular contracted vessels were held up for lack of crews. The union newspaper, the SEAFARERS LOG, became primarily an organizing weapon. More space was devoted to news of the men sailing the Isthmian ships than to all the rest of the Union combined. All down the line the story was the same—the complete subjugation of all Union affairs to the successful prosecution of the Isthmian campaign. Here again, however, a small group of dissenters composed of a few members and one or two officials attempted to throw a monkey wrench in the mach­ inery. The discussion days were past, the policy had been made—but they weren't in an abiding mood. In gin mills, on the ships and at the meetings they started a campaign of dissension. They peddled tales of huge expenditures, they questioned the Union's whole purpose in the drive, they termed as "foolish" the SIU men who went aboard the ships as oi'ganizers. They attempted to cast doubt on the ability of the men conducting the drive. All in all, they were play­ ing the shipowner's game, whether knowingly or not. Of course, the Union could not tolerate these smearcampaigns. Too much was at stake. The whole union structure was tied up in the drive and victory was too close to allow the battle to bog down because of these characters. Where it was found that these persons had acted contrary to the policy of the union, charges were placed against them and they were tried. If the charges were proved the men joined the "99-Year Club." Those A&G officials who had not fully supported the drive were "unofficially" requested This person, be he shipowner's stooge or political crackpot, is the real enemy of the Union. He is attempting to make inroads into what is already accepted union policy. He does not want the Union to remain solid and united. He has an ulterior motive in mind and it is not for the best interests of the members of the SIU. I'm not mentioning these types here solely for the purpose of warning them, nor am I mentioning them so the membership can be on the lookout. Primarily article to this would be a waste of space if that is I mention them because I want to give some examples all that was to be said. It's what happens once a of what they do on occasions and what might happen course has been set that I want to discuss. should the membership in our or any other union Once the policy of the Union has been set the for that matter become lax and allow them to succeed. majority rules. The objectors have had their say Before the 1946 General Strike was called, there and have been overruled. It is their duty to swallow was a great deal of discussion on the strategy and all objections and accept the dictates of their Brother policy to be employed. As we all know there was a Seafarers. We all live under one roof: the SIU. We complete shutdown and complete victory. This was all want the same things: better working conditions, the Union membership's decision, it became policy. better wages and a strong Union. We achieve this by However, even after the Union had decided on a only one course: complete solidarity and internal general strike, there were persons within the Union to terminate their employment in the A&G as officials. The warning was thereby made to the dissenters and harmony. officials, as well as members who wanted to hedge. slackers—the Union's policy was to win the Isthmian Sometimes when the Union's course has been set They didn't want to shut down the industry, they there are those who resist abiding by the member­ only wanted to shut down certain companies. Whether fleet and disrupters would not be tolerated. Those two examples pretty well point up union ship's decision. These persons fall into several cata- they were working for the shipowners or whether policy in the past and how the Union was able to gories. Their aims are not identical, but if they they were proposing their own personal plan iff not secure resounding victories. The 1946 General Strike succeed, the result would be the same. the important thing. The fact remains that they did showed that the solid backing of the SIU was enough There is the person who is ignorant of union policy. not choose to abide by the decision of the Union. to bring the Washington bureaucrats into line. The He was asleep, gassed up or just didn't listen when That was one of the problems successfully over­ the matter was discussed. He natui-ally has it all come. These persons were shown that they were internal solidarity of the Union and adherence to policy made the Isthmian victory complete. Seeing fouled up and tends to confuse others by his con­ acting contrary to the wishes of the membership, that the jobs in Isthmian ships up on the boards in our fusion. This type is not serious. Usually one of the they were acting against Union policy. Most of them Halls is testimony to that. informed crewmembers can straighten him up in short were brought into line, those who took action contrary The Union's policy has, as a result of the complete order by patient explanation or by showing him the to the Union became ex-Atlarttic and Gulf officials, cooperation, proved itself to be accurate in every straight dope in the SEAFARERS LOG. and in a few cases—ex-members. instance. In this we have won the admiration of all Another example came up during the Isthmian drive. Another is the attention-getter sometimes called the other maritime unions, many of which are faction"super militant", or "soap boxer". He knows what This one I particularly remember as we' sweated blood dirren. By our recent action in winning the top wages the policy is, but he wants to attract attention to him­ for years to win this company. • The policy had been (Continued on Page 1^) self, even if he • causes a little disruption. He thinks set: the Union was to throw its entire and complete �THE SEAFARERS Frid&y. Avtgusl 27. 1948 LOG mm Mi mm New York Has Routine Week Of Shipping By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — When things are running smoothly, as they are now in the port of New Yorlc, there isn't much to write about. Noi-mal activity never makes for a big story. So, with matters under control, we'll give a quick breakdown of port ac­ tivity and the status of shipping, and let that stand as this week's report. Both business and shipping re­ main fair for another week. We played host to the usual number of SIU ships and saw off the usual quota. Some of the vessels in port this week, which brought praise from the Pati-olmen, were the Robin Doncaster, Steel Admiral, Bull's Kathryn and Jean, and the Seatrain Havana. Waterman sent us the LaSalle and the John B. Waterman. The Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha, and the Coral Sea, Coral Sea Steamship Company, also came in for sweet payoffs. The only ship that had anything worth reporting was the Snelling, Alcoa. She paid off in good shape, but we couldn't say the same for the ship. She ran aground during her voyage and the cost of refloating her and making repairs set the company back $160,000. She's going to be around for awhile. THAT'S THE PICTURE That's pretty much the port picture for the week. Other than the ships mentioned we had a few transits, aboard which everything v/ent off per SIU fashion. Here's a reminder that has been mentioned in the LOG sev­ eral times, but it is always worth repeating: If you're an AB and have three years of seatime, go and got that green ticket. Since July 15, the Coast Guard has re­ quired that two-thirds of the ABs on a ship must hold green tickets. Take an hour or so and make the switch. You can never tell when it may mean being re­ turned from a ship because too many blue tickets are already aboard. On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must be turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty work is done, a record shotdd be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime she^ 72 hours before ihe slup makes port. From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER It is every Seafarer's job to see that his dues record is in order. To make sure that your personal records are ship­ shape. it is advisable that you stop at the sixth floor of Union Headquarters in New York and check your book against the file record, at least once a year. Simply tell the Patrolman on duty that you want your book and file record checked. He will be more than glad to help you. Each request of this typo is handled promptly and there is no delay whatsoever. Remember that you should receive a receipt for every payment you make. Issuance of a receipt is your insurance that the payment will be properly recorded to your credit. It is a good policy to keep all receipts issued to you so that, should a clerical error ever occur, the receipts can simplify the process of tracing your payments and thus aid in speedily squaring up your records. Page FHM Boston Seafarers Find Berths Are Scarce As Five-Cent Beer By ERNEST B. TILLEY BOSTON—Branch business has under the contract signed last been running smoothly as usual, year. with .shipping still on the down The convention of the Massa­ chusetts State Federation of grade. Labor, AFL, drew to a close this If you're thinking of heading week, with the majority of the for Beantown be sure to come officials of the central bodies be­ well-heeled with cabbage, as jobs ing reelected. Many of them are are at a premium and the price old friends of the SIU. The of ham and eggs runs high. Governor of Massachusetts, sev­ eral Representatives and the new RANG BELL U.S. Secretary of Labor ad­ dressed the delegates with In keeping with the summer boats contract that was just fiowery speeches and promises to and signed—the first of its kind labor. They sounded fine signed for boats in this categoi-y gave the working guy a sen.se of —we have taken up wheie security. Brother Siekmann left off. We STILL SKEPTICAL covered the Liberty Bell on which we signed up a happy Ncverthcle.ss. judging from the crew. We also shipped four re­ record of politicians and the sit­ placements from the Hall. uation caused by the Taft-Hart­ However, Brother Johnson, our ley law, the boys around the Patrolman, has not been re­ Hall are plentj' skeptical and are lieved of all his headaches as i banking on the strength of the two companies are still working SIU and militant membership ac­ tion to pull us through any beefs that might confront us. The feeling on this score is: Action, not words. Mobile Maritime Council Aids AFL Carmen By CAL TANNER Dean, Jack Oossee, H. Gray, L. Joidon, R. J. Thomas and E. Edwards. As this is being written, our Hospital Patrolman is making the rounds and, when he returns, a complete list of men hospi­ talized in Mobile will be for­ warded to the LOG. Biggest labor development in this port centers around the strike of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, AFL, which is Proof of the politicians' good Workers, CIO, to move in on intentions could be established the docks on the backs of the MOBILE — Shipping in the by their backing of the seamen Carmen was stopped cold by an Port of Mobile was dead slow alert Maritime Trades Council j on the draft issue. last week. Activity was confined here. to five payoffs, three sign ons NOTHING NEW When the dispute between the I and four ships in transit from I State Dock authorities and the I It came as no surprise when other ports. A total of 66 book­ Carmen could not be adjusted, I the International Longshoremen's men and 18 permitmen were the Carmen threw a picketline Association was prevented from shipped from this port. around the docks. striking by government injunc­ Ships paying off this week The UPW commies, although tion this week. were the Cavalier, Roamer, Pur­ they did not have a picketline itan and Cape Remain, all Alcoa, It was the same thing with the themselves, tried to take ad­ and the Wild Ranger, a Waterrailroad workers last June. This vantage of the opportunity to in a n job. All payoffs were leaves the commies an oppor­ get in on the support given smooth, practically no beefs on tunity to work at their old game the AFL Carmen by the other any of the vessels. of rule or ruin. AFL men in Mobile. Best payoff of the week took Brother Lindsey Williams came We of the SIU remember the place aboard the Wild Ranger, down to help out in the beef I beef in the ILA back in 1945, which makes the Puerto Rican and he and the Mobile Agent when the comrades attempted to run. She was in PR during the immediately called a meeting of take over the waterfront. We ILA strike and came in clear the Mai-itime Trades Council of remember the part we played in of beefs with an A-1 crew the port, so that a policy bene­ that bitter struggle. With this aboard. ficial to all could be worked memory before us. we will not SIGN ONS out. tolerate any repetition. The commies were not active A good deal of time last week Sign ons took place aboard' on the picketline, but they spent was devoted to making improve­ the Roamer, headed for the West their time passing out handbills ments around the Hall, as re­ Indies run; the Wild Hanger, and doing a lot of talking which quested by the membership. going back to Puerto Rico, and being conducted at the Ala­ does no good. As the situation Supplying plenty of help were the Antinous, a Waterman ship bama State Docks. now stands, the unions involved our old standbys. Joe Greenbound for Hambui-g. A move on the part of the have 30 days to answer the in­ baum and Fish Rubery, along The four vessels in transit communist-led United Public junction against them. with many others. were the Cape Santiago, Steel Recorder, both Isthmian; the John Laurence, a Waterman coastwise ship, and the Strathmore, of the Strathmore lines. Only one of the ships paying By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ them. We managed to get the ing something is not the best off is headed for the boneyard. logs lifted, and everything was way to deal with a hard-timing BALTIMORE—At last we had She is the Cape Romain. She all right in the end. But the Skipper. It may seem rough, reverts to the Maritime Com­ a turn fxtr the better so far as Skipper did seem to be a little but the best thing is to keep mission after having been ope-| shipping is concerned, and we log-happy. track of all the beefs and hold rated by the Alcoa outfit for sure hope it stays that way or them for the payoff, if they can't BETTER WAY improves still more. quite some time. be settled by the Delegates. We paid off seven ships and Indications are that shipping This Skipper was strictly a Everybody here is pretty will be slow during the coming signed on the same number. bell-to-bell man and so was his happy about the pay raise, eifweek. Only a few of the ships There woi'c throe Ore ships, one Chief Engineer. That was how cept that some of the Stewards operated by the major companies Calmar, one Smith & Johnson seem to think they deserved the in this port are scheduled in and a Mathiesen tanker that same boost the Bosuns got. hei'e for payoffs and sign ons. paid off and signed right on Maybe they will get it next time. again. In addition, we paid off a COLLINS BURIED There still are too many mqn Robin and signed on an Isth­ on the beach, because it takes The body of William E. (Red) mian. more than one good week to There were some ships in Collins, former SIU official, who clear everybody out after a bad ti'ansit, too, Alcoas and Waterdied recently at sea while serv­ stretch like the one we've been ing as a Union organizer on a mans for the most part. Once having. Still, things would be new tanker, was returned to again, however, it was the Ore looking fairly good, if so many Mobile this week on the SS Line that held up the port as it has so many times in the past. Bienville, Waterman. men weren't always trying fbr Funeral services were held Seafarers ought to be glad to their favorite ship on their Aug. 23 in this city, and several take those Ore jobs, a little favorite run. oldtimers served as pallbearers. gladder than they seem to be all the trouble came about, al­ sometimes. They really keep us The men in the hospital were Some of the oldtimers on the though technically the men were as happy about the raise as tbe beach in Mobile include Leo going. There were no serious beefs logged for taking a little time Marsh, "Ding Dong" Bell, Louis rest of the boys. They'll be Pugh, M. Oswald, H. (Cherokee) except on the Robin Sherwood. off without saying anything to ready to take the good wages HeUman, Jack Thomason, F. All but a half a dozen of the anbody. Taking time off without say­ when they ace ready to ship. Smith, Johnnie Grimes, George Sherwood crew had logs on Baltimore Sees Turn For Better, At Last �Page Six- TEE SEAFARERS LOG Shipping Siows Down In Tampa For Permitmen Things Are Hopping In The New Frisco Hall TAMPA — Shipping slowed down considerably during the past week in this port. We ship­ ped a few replacements aboard several vessels that were in, but that was the limit of job activity. The ships calling here were the SS Winslow Homer and SS John Laurence, of Waterman; the SS Alcoa Partner; and the SS Edith, Bull. Mississippi's SS Del Alba was slated for this port next week, but was re-routed and will miss Tampa. The Port is still looking for the long overdue payoff, but it appears this won't be realized for about another month. Then we'll have the McBurney in for Overtakes. FINISHING UP The remodeling job on our Hall is now in the finishing stage Friday, August 27. 1948 When the search ended a couple of weeks ago for an A&G Branch in Frisco, Seafarers turned to in typical style to get everything in order as quickly as possible. Some of the Brothers responsible for the ship-shape results are shown above. A vote of thanks was enthusiastically given these and the other Brothers on the beach who had a hand in the job. The first regular membership meeting in the Atlantic and Gulf District's new Branch Hall at 85 Third Street, San Fran­ cisco, was called to order on . T Aug. 18. A large number of A&G Sea­ farers were on hand for the initial meeting in the spic and span aceommodation.s—the result of a recent membership decision in all ports urging establishment of a West Coast Branch Hall. Shipping and business is be­ ing conducted from the new quarters, which is ample enough to permit full Branch activity — including a special room for recreational purposes containing a library, games and free coffee. Union educational material is on hand for all Brothers inter­ ested in the know-how needed to be a good Union man. Union education classes will begin soon. All A&G Brothers in Frisco Here's one lad who did his are invited to make full use of share. He used plenty of el­ the new facility. The telephone bow grease to make those number is DOuglas 2-5475. bulkheads sparkle. The Patrolman Says Bread In Port and things are beginning to have the new look around here. The job would have been com­ pleted long before this, but for the fact that we're in the rainy season. The rains have been about the worst in years and are responsible for the delay. To top it all off, next month is hurri­ cane time and from the looks of things, it could be unpleasant. Hope that, if the winds do start kicking up, they don't bother our building. Several oldtimers are around the beach. Brother Jimmy Jones is still with us. He's taking out­ patient treatment for those burns he received in the explGS|ion aboard the John Bartram last month. Two Seafarers — Mohammed Elsayed and George Griffin — lost their lives as a result of the blast. They were scalded by live eteam escaping from a line con­ nected to the Bertram's deck machinery. NEW YORK—After answering dozens of inquiries on the duties of the Night Cook and Baker, and the making of extra batches of bread for port use, I hope this article will finally clear the air. In the contract, under Section 10, Article 5, the whole matter is clearly put: "Shore bread, (a) The company shall furnish bread from ashore in all continental US ports. When bread is not fur­ nished in continental US ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Sundays and holidays, the Night Cook and Baker shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three hours overtime for each batch of bread baked." MAKE DOUGH That's what the agreement says, so if the clock knocks off 24 hours and no bread is aboard, get to work and whip up a batch, but keep the overtime sheet handy. As long as the overtime is written up correctly, there's small chance of losing out on money which is rightfully yours. Freddy Stewart A partial view of the large number of Atlantic and Gulf District Seafarers who took part in the first regular branch meeting held in the now San Francisco Hall, 85 Third Street, on Aug. 18. Seated at table, left to right, are A1 Bernstein, Chairman; Roy Pierce, Reading Clerk, and H. A. Orlando, Recording Secretary. Steve Cardullo, A&G West Coast Representative, is standing at left. New Contract Cheers Philly, Though Shipping Faiis Off Joe Wread just got in from New Orleans. Others around in­ clude Nevin Ellis, Tony Sosa and B. L. Duke. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER , sit.r Among them were the Robin Gray, Steel Worker, Mai­ TOUGH ON PERMITS PHILADELPHIA — There is den Vicloxy, and the Marymar. Permitmen should steer clear only one word to describe the Beefs were at a minimum on of this port. We have more man­ shipping situation here this past these scows, so you can see that power around than we will be week—lousy. I believe I'm cor­ things were very .quiet here this able to ship for six months. rect when I say this was the week. However, I hope to have Several jobs come in, of course, first week this year that we more activity to report in the but there is always a bookman coming week. on hand to fill the vacancy. A didn't have one single payoff. Although the shipping picture few rated permitmen are occas­ As a consequence, jobs have has been rather gloomy, the ionally able to ship in the Engine been scarcer than chicken in a boys have been cheered and and Deck Departments, however. Shuler chicken potpie. heartened no end by the success The Agent and Nevin Ellis of our Negotiating Committees Someone started a rumor in New York and New Orleans spent the weekend doing a bit around the Hall that there was in winning the best contracts of fishing. Luck was good and they caugh a nice string — 80 a steel cable stretched across the ever held by any maritime . Bhellcrackers and a load of . other mouth of the Delaware River, union. fish. The water was high so this The subject of the new conand some of the boys have been was a pretty good catch. ti-acts has been kicked around hinting very strongly that this All hands agree the new con­ quite a bit here and the one con­ tracts represent about the finest foul deed was conceived in the clusion is: "A better job couldn't bit of negotiating ever done by minds of some of our Port have been done." • any maritime union. The Hiring Agents nearby. Maybe so! May­ This feeling, coupled with the Clause tops all the other good be so! fact that the National. Maritiiiie clauses in our first-rate contract. A few ships were here in tran- ^ Union imrnediately cried for the same thing the SIU won by hard work and membership job action, has caused SIU men here to throw out their collective chests. It has reached the stage where when an SIU man meets an NMU imfortunate, the latter has a strong tendency to blush and slink out of sight. Before signing off, I'd like to say something to certain guys who have walked off ships owing their shipmates money. I think these guys ought to un­ derstand that sooner or later they'll be caught up with. The world is indeed a small place to seafaring men. After a man sweats and labom for his earnings and then loses it, because a "shipmate" doe.sn't have the decency to repay his debts, it is damned good reason to class these runaways with finks and chiselers. For crying out loud, if a Brother is good enough to lend you a helping hand, be man enough to lepay him. If you don't, chances are they'll make up' for it in ^ome way later on. No baseball report this week. The Phillies, I would rather not mention. Neither do I care to say anything about our A's un­ til I see how they come out with the sluggers from the Bronx this NO SYMPATHY ' week end. (Better keep mum. Few guys could have sympathy The Yankees lowered the boom with a character who sneaks on the At'aletics in every one of away from a payoff leaving his the four-game series—Ed.) buddies hung up, after they had That's all for now. Hope to befriended him and-shown, trust have more cheerful news'for youin him by lending him dough. ; ail next week. . - �Friday, August 27, 1948 THE S E A t A R E R S L O G William Moore Rites Held In New Orleans CELEBRATING AFL WATERFRONT UNITY Page Seven ' :I . ,i . NEW ORLEANS — Funeral services fur William H. Moore, a member of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, who drown­ ed July 11 at Biemen, Germany after falling from a .ship's gang­ plank, were held heie last week. Burial was in the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetary. Born in Alabama, May 14, 1916, Brother Moore became a member of the SIU Sept. 21, 1939, joining in the Port of Phil­ adelphia. He sailed in the Stew­ ards Dcpai tment and held Book No. 5950. Sui'viving are Ri'oth(n' Mooie's •wife, the former Miss Gloria Portie, of New Orleans; his father, Guy Moore, of Columbus, Ga., and four sisters and a bi-other. also of Columbus. • The formation of an AFL Maritime Port Council in Puerto Rico recently was cause for celebration by members of the unions involved. The local committee of the International Long­ shoremen's Association sponsored an affair in Ponce in honor ot Ramon Mejias, president of the ILA Ponce local, and Sal Colls, SIU Port Agent in San Juan, for their efforts in uniting the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, Union de Empleados de Muelles, the ILA and the SIU. Brother Mejias is seated at the right of Brother Colls. Wl,^ &'oAunA PILED UP! I don't know whether the Old Man took over from this point, or whether he permitted a demon­ strably unreliable Pilot to con­ tinue to give orders. However, we got full speed ahead. Usually the engines are cut, and the ship drifts around this tortuous turn in the channel. Fascinated, I watched the open rudder chains on the poop deck, hear my feet. To a man offwatch, sitting on a bunk near me I said, "We're going to pile up-onthe starboard reef in a minute! We did. A few minutes of frenzied en­ gine and rudder work, and I felt her loosen. But "full-speed as­ We went down by the head, and I began to have a postively arial view of the poop. But that didn't make the shore look near enough, as our screw tried to emulate an airplane prop. In fact the shore receeded as our brave Captain cut across the bight. Having no intention of swim­ ming ashore with a couple of hundred weight of reinforced concrete on my aching arm, I got a lifejacket. I understand that our hero, hearing of this, didn't like- it. Oh, well, you can't please everyone. If he'd heard I'd pack­ ed another jacket in my seabag, NO TRIAL RUN I'm sure he'd have been awfully angry! Late starting to leave, and delayed in doing so, the Old Man wanted to get to La Romana, a normal two hours run east. We neglected to make a short cruis­ ing run in the vicinity of a safe {Cont'mued from Page I) haven, to find out how our plates way in face of job action on would open up after having dec­ orated three coral reefs with Aug. 6. The wage increases call for rivet-heads. (I'll bet the sea$12.50 across the board for all ratings in all Departments, with the exception of Bosun who re­ ceives a $25 boost. tern' apparently was not changed to "stop-her." "We're going on the port bank next," I yelled. We slithered or rather grated off the ground, shot across the channel, and ran clear over the opposite reef and into a narrow, long lagoon. Up and down we ran, repeat­ edly ramming the seaward reef. A hook was gotten out, so we ran and heaved, finally clearing into deep water. The Pilot was put ashore. Up Uiilil now Ihere may have been some excuse as to what hap­ pened. What follows is certainly inexcusable. MOBILE — The freighter SS Claiborne, one of 11 ships pur­ chased recently by the Water­ man Steamship Corporation, completed trial tests in the Gulf last week and will be loaded here for her maiden voyage to Hamburg, Germany. The Claiborne is the first oi the vessels bought from the U. S. Maritime Commission, to go into service. Formerly the SS Cherubim, which saw action during the war as a Navy troop transport, the Claiborne was con­ verted at the Waterman Repair Division here. The others will be completed by the end of the year. After its maiden run, the Claiborne will be placed in Waterman's operations between North Atlantic European ports. Of 10,500 deadweight tons, she has a 63-foot, one-inch beam and a 27'i;-foot draft. The Claiborne is 439 feet long. When all 11 vessels have been put in opeiation. Waterman will have a fleet of 55 wholly-owned dry cargo ships, in addition to a large number on charter from the Maritime Commission. The company's latest vessel is named in honor of William Charles Claiborne, who was Governor of Louisiana from 1812 to 1816 and later U. S. Senator from that state. Prove Identity By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN In a previous article I spoke of company men who forget that the first duty of a Master is that of a seaman to his ship. I there gave a story of nearly a quarter of a century ago. Now I'll tell one less than a year old. . On a recent voyage of the Dor­ othy to ports of the Dominican Republic we put in at San Pedro de Macoris, where I had a frac­ tured wrist reduced and put in a cast. At departure, I had noth­ ing to do but sit on the poop and be a sight-seer; and a most extra­ ordinary show was put on for my benefit. We'd barely let go, when the Pilot decided to pile her on a reef. Small boats carried out our liook and we heaved and snort ed. In an hour or so we were off and back in the channel. Sitting back to relax, I made a big mis­ take: for the fun was just in the first stage—the first of many. From here the channel turned a bit right, then swung left around almost a semi-circle of short radius. At the center of this circle a great American dredge was operating, making the shore hideous with its regur­ gitations; but doubtless improv­ ing the harbor, which needs it. SS Claiborne Joins Waterman Atlantic Fleet Anyway, we made La Romana on the last kick of our high-anddry screw without any steerageway upon her, and nearly crash­ ed the bank from sheer inertia. The port's comic-opera tug (which can tow at least two canoes) got a line ashore, so we hedged into the dock. We were safe and sound. In fact, none of us gave a damn if we did sound, as the bottom was but a few feet away. It took divers sixteen days to plug the seven holes in our bot­ tom. Our Puerto la Plata cargo was transferred to the Jean, and we came home light. Who was the smart fellow who said that "haste makes waste?" To all members who have checks held for them at branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out any mail containing checks, unless the addressee shows sufficient evidence of his identity, such as Union book, seaman's papers, discharges, etc. An instance has been re­ ported of an envelope con­ taining a check being picked up by a phony who later forged a signature and cashed it. To prevent a recurrence, a check will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and then only after full identification is made. Two More Companies Sign Top Contract the record contract from com­ gotiating with the NMU revealed panies represented by the Atlantic that a settlement with the un­ and Gulf Ship Operators, the ion was in sight until the SIU Headquarters Negotiating Com­ announcement resulted in an upmittee expressed hope that all ping of the NMU demand for maritime unions, regardless of "parity." affiliation, would be able to ISTHMIAN TALKS benefit by the SIU's direct ac­ tion and obtain the same gains. The Headquarters Negotiating GUARANTEES SCALES At. that point, the National Committee announced yesterday Another notable feature of Maritime Union was still in that discussions with the Isth­ the two-year agreement is that deadlock with its operatoi-s after mian Steamship Line for a new present manning .scales are guar­ more than three months of ne­ contract are now in progress. anteed for the life of the con­ gotiations. Only several days Developments in these negotia­ tract. The Negotiating Commit­ I before the SIU's resounding suc­ tions will be reported as they tees made this one of their prim­ cess, the operators offered the occur, the committee added. ary demands in view of present NMU a final $7.50. The NMU Meanwhile the SIU will con­ maritime conditions and the pos­ was ready to accept an increase tinue to push ahead on its de­ sibility that a critical period is somewhere between that figure mands for the same contract anemones are still trying, to spit. ahead. and $10.00 a month. with other contracted operators The Union Hiring HaR clause, them out.) When the SIU's wage scale as current agreements expire. No sir—not he! The good old won by the SIU in July, has was released, the NMU stated The 16 newly-organized tanker rustbacket Dorothy, .had to keep been incorporated in the new that it would "seek nothing less outfits will be tackled aftei* most contract's. Under terms of the up to her , delapidated schedule. than parity with the SIU." of the freighter and passenger He. must have solaced himself pacts, the SIU has the right to companies have been signed. The SIU wage increases "forc­ with the idea .^that Chips' sound­ instigate discussions on wages Tug and inland boat operators ed the NMU to take a new ings would keep us afloat, that and all other monetary matters will be presented with Union approach," NMU president Joe our enemy, salt water, would at any time. demands after the tankers have Curran explained. Frank Taylor, Following its announcement never come nearer than when been dealt with. . head of the eperatoi-s group ne­ last week that the SIU had won first sighted. �Page Eight T H E S E AF ARERS LOG Friday. August 27. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SS Chrysanthy Star Sinks English Fishing Smack; Five Brothers Die The 7,000-ton tanker SS Chry­ santhy Star rammed and sank a fishing smack in a fog off the Cornish coast June 25, resulting in the deaths of five fishermen brothers, according to the story told by the Star's crew which paid off in New York last week. Despite the fact that a life­ boat was in the water five min­ utes after the General Alarm sounded, five of six brothers aboard the fishing boat perished. The only survivor was Ralph Richards, one of the brothers. Daniel Lippy, Chief Steward, reported that a second man, Roy Mewton, a London clerk, was alive when brought aboard and Lippy felt that the man might possibly have been saved if the Captain had not refused to return to England for aid. Lippy added that the man was being given artificial respira­ tion when the Captain ordered him to turn to in the galley. Ralph Richards, quoted in the Daily Express, stated that all hands were on the deck of the fishing' boat when the tanker loomed up 500 yards away in THE SANTA CRUZ AT THE SINGER the fog. They shouted, sounded their fog-horn and lit a flare, but the tanker held course. SURVIVOR'S STORY Ralph reported that he was the only one not wearing seaboots; yet despite the fact that he had grabbed a canvas float, the suction dragged him far be­ low before he rose to the sur­ :'Pil face. According to Red Gibbs, Pa­ trolman who boarded the tank­ er here, the ship was very clean and had an exceptional crew. But the Skipper was another matter. He considered himself an ex­ alted character, invested by un­ limited authority. He drew up and posted a set of 13 rules he called "standing orders" in a stilted hand that looked like a 14th Century manuscript. Nearly every rule has some ref­ erence to himself as the lord and master. Here are a few choice ex­ cerpts: "All crewmembers must: "1. Be diligent in the per­ formance of their duties at all The above photo by SS Isaac Singer crewmember. Julio times. To be absent from sta­ Fiqueroa, shows the Spanish refugee ship Santa Cruz tying tion of work while on overtime up alongside the Singer in mid-ocean. The small ship was pay automatically cancels such navigating the Atlantic under seul solely. overtime pay. "6. Observe those rules and regulations promulgated by my­ self, and those orders lawfully issued by duly accredited Of­ ficers and Petty Officers of the ship. "8. Render assistance when Twenty-nine refugees frpm ^fifteen days previously. He fig­ called upon to do so to any Spain's Canary Islands are safe­ ured it would take him about person acting in the interest of ly in Venezuela today, thanks 15 more days to reach Venez­ maintaining order. in part to the crew of the Isaac uela. Asked why they had "12. Bear the above order in M. Singer, Alcoa Steamship chosen Venezuela, the Captain mind when desiring to see Mas- Company vessel. said the people wanted to go Ici. Good maimers possibly and The Singer's part in the refu­ to a Spanish-speaking country probably will mean good re­ gee's safe arrival came when where conditions were better and ception." the Alcoa vessel encountered the men were freer. They had been refugees aboard the 35-foot sail­ told that Venezuela would ad­ He didn't print, what is evi­ dently another rule of his, not ing vessel Santa Cruz about 1500 mit them. to turn back to port on the miles off Paramaribo, Dutch The Captain then seeing that chance of saving a human life, Gmana in the South Atlantic. the stores were loaded, turned When the small ship was to the Singer and thanked all according to the crew which turned the unique manuscript sighted the Singer hove to in the crew for the aid given them. response to waving from persons He tlien ordered the lines east over to the LOG. aboard the Santa Cruz. Slowly off and set his course west for the ship drew alongside the Venezuela. Singer and in heavy seas made The Singer then proceeded to fast. Paramaribo and loaded cargo him by writipg to 3rd Platoon, Spanish-speaking crewmembers for New Yoi'k. When the ship Co. 'A', 60th Jnfantry Regiment, of the Singer, Carlos Matt and arrived in New York the crew's 9th Infantry Division, Fort Dix. All Aponte, hailed the vessel's feeling of anxiety for the safety skipper and worked as interpre­ of the refugees was dispelled ters for the Isaac's Captain. when one of them found an ob­ The Santa Cruz's Skipper scure item in a local newspaper shouted up that they were flee­ mentioning the safe arrival of ing from Spanish-owned and the Santa Cruz in LaGuaira on Franco dominated Canary Is­ August 8. lands and were bound for LaGuaira, Venezuela. He asked his position and if it would be pos­ sible for the Singer to give them stores as they were completely Send in the minutes of out of food. your ship's meeting to the SHIP TO SHIP New York Hall. Only in that The Singer men, of course, way can the membership act turned to immediately and sent on your recommendations, meat, sugar, soap, coffee and and then the minutes can be canned milk over the side to printed in the LOG for the the tiny ship. During the trans­ benefit of all other SIU ferring of stores, Julio Figueroa crews. took pictures of the refugee ship Hold those shipboard meet­ and queried the Captain on the ings regularly, and send ship's voyage. those minutes in as soon as The Captain told him the ves­ possible. That's the SIU way! RAYMOND W. HILL sel had left the Canary Islands piilil Singer Crew Aids Spanish Refugee Ship In Mid-Ocean Photo shows English coastguardsmen removing the body of Roy Mewton. a London clerk, from the Chrysanthy Star after crewmembers' efforts at reviving him failed. Crewmembers feel that the man could have been saved had the Captain ordered the ship back to port. Keep It Clean! Seafarer Raymond Hill Dons Khaki One of the first Seafarers to It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ join the new, expanded Army, ion that an SIU ship is a clean Raymond W. Hill, formerly Wi­ ship. Let's keep it that way. per, now Private, with one Although most of the crews month of Army life imder his leave a ship in excellent con­ belt, dropped in at the New dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership York Hall last week to visit that a few crews have vio­ with old shipmates. When col­ lated this rule. So they have lared for a picture and a.sked gone on record to have all about Army life. Brother Hill quarters inspected by the told the LOG staff that he had Patrolman before the payoff, little to say about the Army and if the conditions are un­ and would be glad to get back satisfactory. he has the right on an SIU ship when his en­ to hold up the payoff until ' listment expired. everything is spic and span. Asked why he had joined. Remember that the Patrol­ Brother Hill shrugged his should­ man can only have repairs ers and replied, "No particular made if he knows what has reason. I just got an urge and to be done. Cooperate by went it." making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one At present he's undergoing copy to the Skipper, and one basic training at Fort Dix, New to the Patrolman. Then youTl Jersey, but expects to be sent see some action. to engineers school shortly. Old shipmates of Hill can reach Send Those Minutes �Friday, Augtist 27. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings $effi4REI? «4M COLABEE, May 9 — Chairman Good and Welfare where it was M. Sams; Recording Secretary G. recommended that the Chief En­ D. Allen. Previous minutes read gineer be asked to repair and and accepted. Motion carried to open the Steward's department have Delegates request Captain heads on the starboard side and to have life-line rigged on cat­ close the one by the messroom. walk aft, and to put up lights There was discussion on clean­ for the safety of the crew. Un­ liness of messroom and recrea­ low THAT we HAVE der Good and Welfare the Stew­ tion room, and it was decided to SIGNED MOSTOFard Department was given a vote ask the Chief Engineer to in­ OUR hAAJOR OPERATORS of thanks. One minute of silence spect and make necessary re­ TO A TWO-YEAR CoATTKAOT for Brothers lost at sea. pairs on the coffee urn. One WITH THE HKSHESr minute of silence for departed t t X WAGES AND THE BEST THOMAS SIM LEE. June 6— Brothers. WORKING COAJDITIONS Chairman Jerry R. Phipps; Re­ 4 4 4 IN MARITIME - WE CAN cording Secretary Charles J. on the suggestions for changes in RAPHAEL SEMMES. May 16 TURN ALL OUR ENERGIES White. Jerry R. Phipps was the freighter contract that were —Chairman M. R. Morris; Re­ TO EXPANDING OUR. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion forwarded on to the SIU Negotia­ cording Secretary E. C. Ray. Dan UNION, TO ORGANI^/NG under New Business to notify tions Committee in New York Alvino elected Ship'.s Delegate. THOSE PLEETS NOT YET Patrolman if ships repairs and from Germany. Motion carried Under Good and Welfare the UNDER THE A€l.G 6ANMER, stores were not in order before to accept the report with a vote Steward agreed to put out more SEE THE ORGANIZERS sailing. The meeting went into of thanks. Under Education, J. night lunch. He also said that OR AGENTS IN THE Good and Welfare where lack of Palmer read from the pamphlet he would try to put out better TtoRTS YOU HIT.THERE laundry facilities and absence of on delegates duties and ex­ menus and that he would notify IS WORK TO BE DONE/ ventilation for galley were dis­ pressed his opinions on the need the crew when his stores fall AND MORE OoeSTO BE cussed. It was also pointed out of the crew's full cooperation in short, so that they can take ap­ WON — that wind-scoops and toasters helping the Delegates perform propriate action. There was dis­ would have to be obtained. The their duties. Under Good and cussion on sanitary work and Steward reported that cots were Welfare it was reported that the cleanliness of messhalls. One aboard in sufficient numbers. Captain had requested the dele­ minutes of silence for departed One minute of silence for de­ gates to have the liberty re­ Brothers. parted Brothers. stocked. It was pointed out that this was done regularly when the ship hit New York. 4 4 4 EVELYN, June 12—Chairman Bergcr Hansen; Recording Secre­ tary George Swift. Brother By HANK 4 4 4 DeMass was elected Stewards MAE, June 3—Chairman F. P. Department Delegate, and In this column a couple of weeks ago we tried to pass along 4. it 4 George Swift was elected for the Hipp; Recording Secretary J. V. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. June Deck Department. Motion car­ Gibbs. New Business: Motion to a few laughs to the Brothers as usual. In doing so we made 13—Chairman Sweeney; Record­ ried, imder New Business, to have port hole screens repaired reference to psychopathic disorders and, in a kidding way, to ing Secretary Schwartz. Brother draw up new repair list and sub­ or replaced. Several items were psychiatrists as "brain butchers." It seems we weren't too success­ Sweeney reported under Old mit it to the Patrolman and the brought up in different motions ful with our humor. One Brother from Ellis Island Marine Hos­ pital felt we had done a disservice to the patients and doctois Business that he was in contact Captain. Under discussion it to be repaired. Motion carried with Port Captain in New York was pointed out that a previous to fine anyone leaving laundry there. To those Brothers and doctors we wish to extend ajC regarding new bunks. Motion list had not been acted upon. dirty one dollar. Brother How­ apology. From now on we'll keep our typewriter aimed at ships carried to put the Bosun and The Chairman was authorized ard, Stewards Delegate, was au­ and things we're better acquainted with. Deck Maintenance in the same by the meeting to draw up thorized to collect the fine. One 4 4 4 foc'sle. Motion to get a wringer charges against the former Black minute of silence for Brothers This week we're washing the fish scales off our possiblyfor the laundry. Under Good Gang Delegate who left the ship lost at sea. hiunorous deck of news items and asking "Whei-e's the best fish­ and Welfare it was decided to without accounting for the ship's 4 4 4 ing in the world?" Don't guess—we'll tell you. It's Key West, rotate the cleaning of laundry treasury of $2.59. Under Good RAPHAEL SEMMES, May 30 Florida. Turbot—a largo European (its grounds for heredity) flat­ among the three departments. and Welfare there was general —Chairman M. R. Morris; Re­ fish—esteemed as food—is the champ selection. Don't waste your Under Education, Sweeney gave discussion stressing cleanliness of cording Secretary E. C. Ray. The breath and bait on grouper, yellowtail or snapper, though. You a talk on performing and the ship. One minute of silence was Deck Delegate that there had Brothers who now and then nibble heavily at the sport of fishing effect it has on the Union's good observed for Brothers lost at sea. been too much drinking aboard, can tell us of other American spots for fishing—whether in other name. One minute of silence for and warned the membership not ports or inland states. We know there's also swell fishing spots departed Brothers. to expect the Union to help them in the world. Let's hear about these fishy experiences. (Foreign break logs incurred through scales and American scales are about the same, we'll bait!) SEATRAIN NEW YORK. May drunkenness. Motion carried to 4 4 4 24—Chairman R. W. Sweeney; make up complete repair list be­ The only kind of successful fishing on an internalional Recording Secretary C. Gold­ fore getting in. Steward re­ scale we've done was when we caught some sad-looking cat­ stein. Wind-scoops and screens ported under Good and Welfare fish while anchored in the Persian Cult. By the way, we were taken care of as per direc­ that he would make a list of 4 4 4 asked one Key West Brother it he was a champion fisherman, tion of last meeting. New Busi­ shortages and turn it over to amongst other things. Before he could fish tor a comical DANIEL HUGEa Jan. 11— the Delegates. It was decided to ness: Frank Berthoed elected remark, another Key West Brother said. •'No. he's three G's. Deck Delegate by acclamation. Chairman Anderson; Recording renew the ship's library. The Grits, grunts and gravy. (It you have laughed so tar, you're Malkrvicz elected Black Gang Secretary Frazier. R. L. Toler Stewards Department was given lucky. Now we can sleep nights). delegate. Motion carried to sep­ elected ships delegate by ac­ a vote of thanks for job well clamation. Motion by Porter arate foc'sles of Deck Depart­ 4 4 4 done. One minute of silence for ment into watches. Under Good that all hands replace cups after departed Brothers. You Ohio baseball fans may be happy about those Cleveland and Welfare there was general use and keep the messroom clean Indians, but we predict the Philadelphia Athletics to win. Philly discussion on cleanliness of between meals. Motion by i.s a great town. She saved us from a monotonous voyage once. washrooms. One minute of sil­ Porter, seconded by Toler that We bought a $1.50 ukulele in Philly before sailing for Persian the three departments rotate the ence for departed Brothers. Gulf ports and we got a big bang out of it all trip. In fact, our cleaning of recreation room. One ukulele really got hot that trip through all the heat. The Hawaiian minute of silence for departed 4 4 4 Bosun made that toy sound so good that we thought we were Brothers. NEW LONDON, July 11 — reaching the happj^ pineapple-scented land of Hawaii instead of 4 4 4 Chairman Tex Suit; Recording the hot Persian ports, with so many flies and the around-the-clock, ISAAC M. SINGER, June 5— Secretary Robert O. Smith. The porthole-to-street demand for baksheesh... In the National League 4 4 4 Chairman M. Woods; Recording Ship's Delegate reported that all we pick "dem beautiful bums, de Brooklyn Dodgers." They sirrc COLABEE. June 5—Chairman Secretary William Stansky. Joe unlicensed crew members had have a rip-roaring, militant team. Besides, we were born and Matthew Sams; Recording Secre­ Schweinfus was elected Ship's signed pledge cards. The Deck raised in Brooklyn. However, due to our many subway voyages tary Francis Armstrong. Jesse Delegate by acclamation. The Delegate reported ten bookmemacross to New York we gradually lost the genuine Brooklyn way Henils was elected Ship's Dele­ Steward and Cooks were asked bers and three non-union men. of pronoiuicing "woids." And so far we've never recaptured that gate. Under Good and Welfare, to pay off on mutual consent or The Engine Delegate reported great Brooklyn "slanguage," as Walter Winchell might say in his it was decided to request the face charges at end of voyage. six books two permits and three way of inventing new words. Captain to have the crew'.s quar­ This was put into a motion by non-union. The Stewards Dele­ 4 4 4 ters aft painted. It was pointed H. Gallager, to read that if gate reported five books, two out that several mattresses were things improved from here on permits and one NMU man. Now and then Brother Paul Smith has his way of making in need of renewal. A vote of the charges would be dropped— Under Education Tex Suit talked a small living ashore by hunting tor muskrat, mink and thanks was given the Stewards otherwise charges would be pre­ on Unionism and what the SIU skunk in Illinois. It's profitable, but sometimes there's nothing department. One minute of sil­ ferred. in his scattered traps tor days. Paul says the best way of stands for. He pointed out the ence for lost Brothers. maneuvering with a skunk is to follow him—^never face him. progress that this Union has LYMAN STEWAW March 1 We know of a belter way—and it's skunkproot. Never meet made since its inception, and 4 4 4 AFOUNDRIA, August I— —Chairman L. A. Smith; Re­ answered questions clarifying the the teller... Alfred Mullen, from New Jersey, was in last Chairman Jean Macarlhy; Re­ cording Secretary Ralph V. agreement. Brother Jimmy Cresweek asking tor his shipmate, Mike Dendak. A1 laughingly cording Secretary O. Bodden. McGee. Deck Delegate reported citelli passed out SIU literature remembers when Mike was on the West Coast and tried Jerry J. Palmer, Chairman of beef over Mate working on deck. to the new Brothers. One min­ working ashore tor awhile as an interior decorator—although the Contract Study Conunittee Robert Graves was elected Ship's ute of silence for departed he had never done this fancy painting before. Well, as we (previously appointed) reported Delegate. The meeting went into Brothers. would say it it's a pain(t) in the neck if you don't know how. [ TIME TO EXPAND. CUT and RUN W00 �Page Ten THE S E A F A H k R S L O G Friday, August 27, 1948 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 1^ " Beached Abroad, Grabs NMU Ship: Rues Folly . To the Editor: ' • ' ' Here's a good story for the LOG—it's about the NMU. I was left behind by the Raphael Semmes, Waterman, in LeHavre, France. After being on the beach there for over a month, I was really desperate to get back to the States. In desperation I grabbed an NMU tanker, SS Fort Meigs, in Rouen for what the Captain as­ sured me was a short trip back to New York. Rumor had it, though, that we were bound for a Far East shuttle. And that's just what we did— with five French girls at that. The Captain had notified the crew that anyone who wanted to take a woman along could go right ahead. Well, five guys took him at his word. The .• French pilot told him he would send a boat out to take them off. But as soon as the pilot, left, the Skipper gave her full ahead, and left France, girls and all, at 22 knots. At Port Said, the Chief Engi­ neer reported all this to the American Consul; whereupon the Skipper nonchantly signed the girls on the articles as Stew­ ardesses. BEER FOR ALL New York to bring the ship home. We arrived in New York, Fri­ day, July 10, and paid off at 8:00 P.M. The NMU Patrolman came down in the afternoon for a little while, handed out Pilots, and took off without waiting for the payoff or collecting any dues. By the time the Shipping Commissioner got aboard the Captain and all the Mates, ex­ cept the one flown to LeHavre. were drunk. Fighting broke out all over the ship. The Steward hit the Saloon Mess with a meat cleaver. Six times the Commissioner refused to pay off. There was no NMU Patrolman aboard. NO BRAGGING I finally got my monej% and I can tell you I sure took off. I have heard a lot of bragging by this phony NMU outfit about the good conditions on their ships. Well, I've been on one, and I can tell you I'm mighty proud to belong to the SIU. I wonder how soon the mem­ bership of the NMU will wake up to how much better our con­ ditions are than theirs? I am now 3rd Cook on the Waterman ship SS Governor Sparks. There are a lot of oldtime SIU men on here and everything is running smoothly. I feel I have just escaped from a mad-house! Edmund Eriksen The Skipper was gassed to the gills most of the time. He took on a big store of beer and cognac in Port Said. The crew got all they wanted. It got so bad that the Steward chased the Saloon Mess all over the ship with a fire ax. It was a fighting madhouse. The company tried to contact the ship for 11 days without success. The 2nd Mate was so fouled up To the Editor: in his sights that the ship was After reading the poem, "The way off course. Sailor And His Love" in the Finally the Skipper sobered up. July 30, LOG, about the burn­ Stopped selling booze and ing kisses of Latin American straightened the ship up. Then waterfront girls, I wonder that we hit Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, more seamen's wives are not for bunkers. We were only sup­ prematurely grey. We try to act cheerful as our posed to be in there for four hours, but it took 22 hours to get hubbies walk up the gangplank, the crew back aboard, and they and leave us behind while they had to call three pilots to take sail for exotic ports. But I can tell you, I'd rather live in a her out. tent and eat grass than live on When we got back to LeHavre, his allotments earned at the the US Navigation Co. (the op­ price of his absences. erators) flew a Chief Mate from It is mighty hard for a woman in love, trying to keep her hus­ Brother Gives LOG band shore-bound, to see his ears twitch at the sound of a Priority After Trip foghorn, or a boat whistle, and To the Editor: to see the love in his eyes as he glances upon the stern of When I get back to the States a ship and remarks, "What a from a long trip, hungry for stern!" news, the first thing I do is I mumble, "Oh, yes," but in read the LOG". It answers the my heart it looks like the broad questions a seaman wants to side of a bam. I speak comknow most. I hope other Sea­ farers read it thrcmgh • and en­ panionably of the beautiful poopdeck, and am called down by my joy it as much as I do. "master" for calling Uie crdw's I have been going to sea for nest a poop-deck. Give me time. 11 years. I wouldn't take any­ I've only been married two thing for myr experiences; but years! when you get, in. port" there , are IS HE TRUE? a lot of things you have to catch Op on, and. ceading the LOG However, poems like this make then is like talking to an old me worry and wonder. Does my friend., " h o ne y -1a m b " have such thoughts? He wants me to. be ' G, Lu Davies THEY SAIL IN WAR AND PEACE Retired Member In Chicago School Avid Log Reader To the Editor: Seafarers Fabian Cruz (left). OS. and Edward Castro. Oiler, members of the SIU since 1942. recall the rugged sailing days of World War II. Both men were on several different runs, but Cruz says the South Atlantic up to 1944 was the real tough spot. Asks Working Rules Change To Boost Crew Efficiency To the Editor: in the industry. But there are a few clarifications that should I have had the pleasure of be written into the working sailing with some wonderful rules that would help to make Cooks and Messmen, who were the department more efficient. sincere and on the ball. They For one thing, some Chief have worked faithfully to satisfy the officers and crew and to pro­ Cooks like to get on the job a bit eai'ly. If he gets the lunch­ mote harmony aboard ship. eon and dinner started at seven They should for they • ai'e in the morning, he can be pretty working under the best contracts well wound up by nine. On the other hand, if he doesn't get started till eight, he probably will be behind and woi-king in a fog all day. Poem Of Tropical Romance Makes This Wife Wonder true. Is he? It's enough to curd­ le a woman's soul. But about this author: From a purely medical standpoint, how can he get away with as­ sociating with these girls? I can't help wondering what tliis Casanova looks like. I'll bet he The contract should be ad­ justed so that a conscientious man can line up the allotted work in this instance to his own convenience and, thei-efore, for the best interests of the depart­ ment and crew. ALL ALONE On some of the C-2 ships, there is a separate oven for the Night Cook and Baker. This puts him in a class by himself, as he is independent of the main range. If he turns to at six and get on the ball, he can be finished at ten. The agj'eement should not put the Cooks on the spot where they must stay at their stations after their work is finished. For another thing, we all know that a Messman can't take care of toilets and showers, but that is crosseyed and bald-headed. a Utility Man, who does not How about printing a picture of handle foodi takes care' of that this horrible example? station. But it would be a lot Anyway, let's have some dif­ better if it was written in black ferent type of poetry, and show and white in the agreement. We won our beef on the SIU some pity on us married women Hiring hall because the operators who are still in love. recopiizfe iJlat an SIU man is Mrs. Judy Partlow the most efficient going to sea. SeattlW, Washington Any little changes in the. agree­ (Ed. Notes No pictuxn of ment that will clarify the work-: Brother Logge is avuilablo. Ho ing rules and increase, over all recently lieft for an indefinite efficieney is .welcomed - by all. I would like to get comment sta-y in Latin America. As, ha left be was hoard to mumMa from tiie membership; on these something abont fulfilling -a •suggestions. Ghaxles J. Haxtman moyio.. contract.) The LOG arrives every Wed­ nesday, and I devour its contents during my lunch hour. I was ver.y much impressed with the A&G District victory in main­ taining the Union Hiring Hall. I was amu.sed to learn of Mrs. Herrick's recommendation that the "Gestapo" set up a hiring hall for all seamen. I can ju.st see it! That would be the end so far as Union seamen aic con­ cerned. I am attending the Coyn.e Electrical School now. Had m.y second examination ycstciday and made 91 percent. Next I advance to the "testing and re­ pair" department, which is the most interesting department in the school. I should be finished up early in September and expect to get into the IBEW if possible. My Seafarers book is retired. I want to say "hello" to Joe Kelly, N. J. "Red" Camp'oel] and the swell crew of the Arizpa with whom I made the trip to Japan. Flash pictures that I took of the Chief Steward. Deck Engineer, First Assistant, and Junior Third Assistant tuined out very well. I'll send them along if they want them. Jim "Buy Bonds" Johnslon 500 South Paulina Ave. Chicago. 111. Venezuelan Hospital Okay, Says Member Of Loving: Crew To the Editor: This is just a word to let you know that the hospital in Caripito, Venezuela is not so bad. If any of the boys heading down this way on one of the Alcoa ships gets sick, they will find the food and service good, and the nurses, including quite a few Americans, very nice. I'd like to mention, too. that there is a good seaman's club here. The fellow that operates it is a swell joe, and he carries an excellent line of goods. You can always get a cool beer there after a hot days work, and pick up a LOG. The boy.s on the SS Oliver Loving are a good bunch, and the Steward Department is keep­ ing up the fine work they started when we left New York. That will be about all for now, except to add that I hope to out of here and back in the States in three of four weeks. R. R. Pascaal AnENTION! The riap chest-is your cor­ ner sto^ ; while ymt . Bee -al , sea. ciftn't. take your, trade immeplitce else if the slop .Chest doesn't have what you heed. �FMday* Aufiut 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG BEDSIDE MANNER IN BALTIMORE Page Eleven Seafarer, Now Law Student, Argues Seamen's Case For Draft Freedom wmrnmmmmmi To the Editor: in a Maritime Training school, and schools to go to sea. They There they learned drill, gun- served from one to six years I have just, completed a job nery, and seamanship during and then went back, in many of research on the subject of their average eight weeks basic instances, to what they had left, Seamen and the Draft in con­ training period. Then many wenti Now they are being told that nection with the University of into advanced training in either they have to leave for another Washington Law Course in Deck, Engine or Cooks .school twenty-one months. If the exwhich 1 found countless reasons which averaged eight weeks, seaman needs military training why the seamen should not be Now to sea. , then so does the ex-service drafted, and virtually no rea­ At sea you learned the mean- man. It should be neither or sons why they should. Since 1 ing of the word "combat." i else both. am a former SIU bookmember In the Pacific your ship went It is no secret that many and spent three yeai's at sea right in with the invasion force. people have a bad opinion of :::• - • SiitSf-fe • during and after the war, 1 You took the enemy's fire and i American merchant seamen, would like to give the member­ fired back as much as you could.! Many feel that they were over. ship, through the pages of the If there was a ship under you paid during the war. To those W '•; LOG, the benefit of this study when the smoke cleared, you people I would like to point out of the Seaman's case: figured you were damned lucky, that the average wage of the During the months of Septem­ In the Atlantic you caught the unlicensed seaman was $3,200 ber and October of this year, Mumiansk run and were a clay per year (this figure includes men will start leaving their pigeon for the Germans. Yes, I war-zone bonus) without further To the Editor: closed picture. The boys on the homes, jobs, and schooling to believe the seamen have had benefits. Here is what the GI enter the new peace-lime army. military training. got and still gets: left are A. E. Auers and H. W. I want to add my feelings to Spencer. I don't know the name Under the present law all men Second, the seamen, too. have 1. Base Pay those expressed by so many of the man on the bed. The between the ages of eighteen just .survived a "fighting war." 2. Longevity (5% of base, other brothers who have been nurse? Oh yes, she's Frances and twenty-five must register They tasted the enemy's fire pay after three years) with the draft board. in the Baltimore Marine Hospi­ from land, sea and air. From 3. Foreign lands and sea C. Strite, another reason my tal. I spent a short spell there This does not mean that all the land came all kinds of duty, 20% and received excellent treatment, j stay was enjoyable. will be required to go. Ex-serv­ enemy shells dui-ing a landing 4. Flying pay (50% of base While there I picked up the en- I Arveds E. Auers ice men, special students and a operation. From the sea came pay) few occupations will be exempt. attack from below and on the 5. Clothing allowances What about the seaman? WiU surface. There were no safe wa­ 6. Leaves with pay he have to go? The answer is ters for the American seaman. 7. Mustering out pay a short one: Yes. A favorite pastime with the 8. Advantages of Gl Bill The purpose of the peace-time Germans and Japanese flyers a—Schooling draft is to give military train­ was finding an allied shipping b—Loans ing to the young men of our lane to do a little bombing and 9. No income tax while in oiling job, nor a Chief Cook a the Editor: country. We need a permanent strafing on. One has only to look service Messman's berth; but after While having my tonsils irri­ you've been on the beach for a army both for national security at the casualty list from the war 10. Medical care for life. gated here in dear old dusty month almost anything looks and as a bargaining tool in in-J to see that the seamen knew 11. Pensions for disability. ternational politics. However, 1 there was a war going on. Trinidad, I came across an issue good. Another favorite objection to feel that it is a great injustice Army—8,300,000 the merchant seaman is that he of the LOG wherein some of the If we put fences around each to require men who sailed the Killed: 223,215—2.7% was a draft-dodger. After read­ boys were raising a beef about rating then you will see a lot of Navy—4.204,662 merchant ships during the war ing the casualty score above, high rated men shipping out be­ high rated men hanging around to be part of this army. Killed: 30,702—.7% that argument doesn't hold much low their rating. while guys with day-old low Marines—599,693 The soldier, sailor and mar­ water. I'd like to point out here I've been beat out of some jobs rated cards ship out. That, to Killed: 15,460—2.6% ine won't be taken because they that 100 per cent of the mer­ that way and I'm not kicking. me, is not rotary shipping. Seamen—210,000 already have military training, chant seamen were on active If a guy has the rating and an Killed: 6,592—3.1% duty during the war. The better a job, the more they have just survived a "fightiolder date on his card, then he In addition to deaths. 23,000 _ ing war," and they have alIf those who went to sea on Let's not should have the right to throw scarce it becomes. V" . . 1 ready had years taken up in seamen had ships shot out from the merchant ships during the in for it. penalize a guy for having some!For under them. war wanted to run from trouble, Let's face it. An Electrician ability and ambition. We need these identical reasons seamen' Finally, seamen too, have they certainly would have en­ doesn't enjoy taking a firing or first rate men in the SIU. After should be excluded from the given up years of their lives in listed in any other service and all, if the guy has the rating and draft. These are not empty service to their country. Only been safer; for the sea during has the older card than I, where. Examine the proof: 155,000 men were ..ailing before the war was the worst place First, I said the seamen have the war and 210,000 sailed dur- such a man could have been. As then, is the beef? had training. Nearly all of the ing the war. That means that a matter of fact, I know several Emmett Burke war-time sailors got their start 155,000 left their jobs, homes,' soldiers who used to sail, but quit because it was too danger­ To the Editor; ous. Then there are the boys like The Moosepac resort reported Westbrook Pegler who call sea­ in the July 16 LOG is okay if men a bunch of drunkards. Some you like swimming, boating and seamen are drunkards. So are activities in a homy atmosphere some soldiers, navy men, and marines. I think any seaman away from big crowds. 1 took would admit that there was a a bus from the Dixie Station at lot of drunkenness during the 9:30 last Sunday morning to war, but Pegler didn't bother to Newfoundland, New Jersey, find out why. where Frank Young, former SIU If he had bothered to find Member who has a part interest out, or if his famous imagina­ in the resort, picked me up and tion had been capable of the drove me into the secluded lake task, he would have known that in the woods to the camp. men who are responding to gen­ I found swimming, boating, a eral alarms continuously every lively three piece orchestra, and hour or two a day for week good chow served on long tables, after week, who had to sleep family style. There were about with their clothes on months at thirty girls and twelve boys a time to be ready on a mo­ staying there in the cabins and ments notice for frequent em­ dormitories who welcomed me ergencies, are apt to need a into the activities without any drink or two more than a man introductions. in less hazardous pursuits. To summarize: I have shown Everything is informal with that seamen should be exempt bathing suits and a jacket be­ from the draft because they al­ ing worn for meals and every­ ready have training, have given one having a good time. I service to this country second to couldn't go for the horse-back none, and because it is unrea­ riding tliough, as it is more fun sonable to take them from their for me to hike back through the jobs and education in cases woods trails among the lakes. where they have become re­ I had gotten into such a habit habilitated, on the one hand, or of hanging around New York from their vital work sailing The boys of the Winslow Homer, one of Waterman's ships running in the coastwise trade, when off a ship, that I had just the ships in these troubled knock off from the day's occupation for a little Java and jive. Picture was taken by Steve about forgotten how much fun times, in the cases where they Lazslow. AB. Men with backs to camera are Barrett and Wilson. Oilers. Left side of the table, jt is to get out into the woods have continued at sea as highly front to rear—Garrod. AB: Baber. AB; Jackson. Bosun: Peterson. AB. Right side of the table, for a while. skilled and experienced seamen. front to rear—HaU. AB: Duncan. OS: Sillen. Oiler «nd Engine Delegate; Brown. Utility. James Roach Verio W. McNeU ' '• ~ > w Feels 'Fencing In' Ratings Harms Ambitious Seafarers I ENJOYED VISIT ,T0 JERSEY RESORT PLUGGED IN LOG COFFEE AND CONVERSATION ON THE WINSLOW HOMER _ . . - ... - JL �THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve 'Chips Is Forgotten Man;' Urges Duties Be Clarified LOG Friday. August 27, 1948 Caught Writing '77?e Voice Of The Sea' ship's Carpenters from our UnI ion and they all feel the same In response to the request that j the membership submit their Carpenters they are a very small .views to help clarify the work­ minority of the members, and ing rules for the new agree­ they don't have much hope that the Union will change things. ment, 1 would like to make the My suggestion for the new following suggestions for the agreement is this: That we have forgotten man of the ships— the duties of the Carpenter list­ the Carpenter. ed in detail in the working rules; Traditionally the Carpenter and that the Carpenter be paid (when one was carried) always at least as much as the Bosun, with the understanding that he made $10 a month more than be allowed to make as much the Bosun. Now he finds him­ overtime as the other men in self with less pay and his over­ the Deck Department—after all, time runs about half of that the Carpenter is also a member of the Deck Department! •which the Ordinary Seaman Brother Ernest Bossert was J. S. Arzamendi makes for the trip. sitting on a hatch on the SS (Ed. Note: Brother Arza­ Steel Architect penning his As a rule the Deck Delegate "Seafarers' Guide to the Far doesn't care about him because mendi will see by reading the new contract that he is far East" when Wiper Eduard he works under the Mate's or­ from forgotten. The provision Bloom happened along with ders, and the Mate seldom holds calling for Carpenters to make his camera to make this snap. that the Carpenter is entitled to soundings anywhere, every Bossert's richly informative "Guide" appeared in the LOGs as much as the rest of the Deck day will give his take-home of July 16 and July 23. Department under the agree­ pay a big boost.) To the Editor: ment. KEPT BUSY By SALTY DICK 'Hey, Fella, Here's Your Pop' To be a ship's Carpenter a man To the Editor: "Fella" Valentine Jr., who wrote has to be a sailor as well as to the LOG recently asking for Please publish the following Carpenter, and 1 think he should news of his dad and his ship. in the LOG for the benefit of get as much as the Bosun. "Fella" said he read the LOG regularly but nowhere did he On the working rules: The P find any news of his father and agreement reads that the Car­ the Del Mundo. Well, Fella, 1 penter should chip and paint just spent three months with the windlass, take soundings and your dad on the Del Mundo. He do the customary work of a was my watch partner in the Carpenter. The majority of the engine room. Chief Mates really don't know Val is doing about as good what the "customary work" of as any fella could ask of him. the Carpenter is. Consequently, And the Del Mundo is still a they put him at anything that typical SlU ship; clean and comes handy just to keep him well run. busy; and a good deal of the • "SPsiis time he is doing work entirely Other members could take cut of his line such as repair­ pointers on how Brother Val ing cross-battens, drilling holes operates. Enclosed is a picture in sheet metal, etc. When he snapped of Val taken aboard puts, these things down as over­ ship. time, everybody raises hell about Richard G. Perkins it and he usually don't get it. Another New Ship Reported Lined Up In SIU Fashion GETS RUN-AROUND As a result the Carpenter fre­ quently neglects his regular work because the Mate has him doing odd jobs. When the time comes to varnish doors and wood-work, he is expected to do four weeks work in one. 1 have spoken with several To the Editor: E. J. VALENTINE ENTERPRISING PARTNERS The first SlU ship's meeting ever to be held aboard this ship, the SS The Cabins, was adjourned a few hours ago. Dur­ ing this session the older bookmembers of our Union made mo­ tions and offered suggestions pertaining to cleanliness and co­ operation aboard ship. Depart­ ment Delegates were instructed to make up repair lists etc., and there was much discussion about th shortcomings of our new contract with this com­ pany — the Mathiasen Tanker Corp. We cdso had a real fink for a Steward, but due to pressure extended by our Cooks, Tony Branconi, and Freddy Szblik, and other militant brothers, he piled off shortly before sailing time. We were lucky to get Bob Maupin to replace bim. CQKTBACT .QfltSiSaCKlIK I'. • V: , Octave Bourgeois is the only Island run... If you must travel fellow who scratches his tongue a-la-Jeff Davis — hobo style — with his little finger. Just an carry your SlU book along. This old habit he says . . . Anyone book in return will carry you. finding a partial plate — false The rumor is again spread­ teeth — please return it to the ing that Delta is building a New Orleans Hall. Owner will ship — Del Orleans — to carry claim it there . . . Cecilia Cervan­ 250 passengers. We can use a tes, Stewardess, is going to ship of this size. Please don't school in BA. She ali'eady knows rush to New Orleans, because two Spanish words—Si Si. She it'll be a long time... I know is the same party seen at Lake a plumber who refuses to an­ Pontchartrain trying to knock swer if called plumber. You the pins down. must address him as Chief Faustino Torres, AB, is plan­ Sanitary Engineer. ning a trip in his own boat to Ivan Durnning is a former BA from New Orleans. He has jockey. Now he's a waiter and a the courage but lacks a few good one. Recently lie received pesos ... Dick Barrett always $100 in tips from one party. has a sore throat and there's That's no hay either ... Some of only one thing for it. Yep, the boys are married to the pas­ you guessed it! ... I have seen senger ships. They have found many gripers, but the Oiler a home. The only way you can on the Robin Sherwood in '42 take them off is with the jumbo was the worst. He would kick boom . .. Don't buy watches or continuously at the table, and any jewelry at Borcnsline and you would find him at a dump Fajer in BA. They'll give you a ashore eating. Good riddance guarantee but you'll never use ... Some time ago I sailed it... 1 understand there's a dog with a "Red" Fisher, who al­ in North Africa who comes to ways tried to convert sinners. the dock, greets the boys and He tried hard on Albert de then takes them afunning. 1 Forrest and almost became a wonder what the boys call this sinner himself. dog? Every trip 1 see more and more permit men sailing the ships. The Oldtimers should edu­ cate them through the educa­ tional program. "Blackie" Bankston is doing a good job on the Del Norte as instructor. Yes, sir! we are proud to have pro­ fessor "Blackie" with us... 1 haven't been in Italy for a long time. Anyone meeting Maria (there are millions of them) give The Final Port her my best regards ... Who is the oldtimer who took his girl By E. V. Jr. to Central Park to show her he could row? He even showed her I turned an ancient poet's book his lifeboat ticket... What tall, And found upon the page: blond seaman around 25 likes "Stone walls do not a prison make, his girls short and dark. He's now in his glory. He's on the "Nor iron bars a cage." Seafarer William (Paddy) Joy and his wife Julia who are operating. Julie's. Restaurant and Tap Room. 202 South Pearl Street, Albany, N. Xi Edmund Eziksen, who submitted photo, says ifaat Srother Jey'« spot is an ideal place for Sea­ farers to while .aniMy an wirening. Service is first-class and snr men gat -a- good -deal. A few of tbe Idhdaxgs -the • bti:©thers beefed about under the new contract ace the facts that when the "iron-mike" is in use the Quartermastep must do gen­ eral maintenaace work on the bridge and boat deck, and that .the Stewucd's Hepactment is cut from the usual ten-man staff on these T-2's to a mere eightman gang. About this Steward Depart­ ment beef, 1 am not qualified to speak, but 1 can say that the Quartermaster who puts in his daytime four hour watch chip­ ping and red-leading on the boat deck, is shoved back about twenty years as far as his con­ ditions go. Men who are left-overs from previous trips are loud in their praise of the vast improvement shown aboard this ship since the good old SlU took over. The fine food, especially, has been commented upon many times by all, from the Skipper down. Not over thirty minutes ago while 1 was in the galley talk­ ing to the Chief Cook, one of the Brass Hats asked the Cook to save some of the chicken soup, if there was any left over, as it was the "best he had tasted iji a hell of a long time." The Captain and the otherofficers aboard have been okay about heipictg us get this ship opgaoBsed aaad running smoothly, iSlIU style. So by the time we retucn to PhiHy the new brothers coming aboard should find themi selves right .at home and be' .able to look .forward to pleas­ ant voyages ahead. Dick Cununings Bhip's Delegate ........ ^ W, ^ •Hou; CAM 1 Grr -A "^OOK in T-HF S.I.U.r Yes. that is true; and something more. You will find where ere you roam. That marble lloors and gilded walls Can never make a home. But every ship where loVe abides And friendship is a guest. Is surely home — home sweet home— And there the seamen rest. The ship was docked at Texas City, Where tankers usually stay. There was nothing more that I could see After she burned one day. "Good morning, seaman," said Saint Peter; "Speak to me straight and tnie: "What is the life of a seaman? "And what is the SIU?" "Rough, strong, individual." , I said; "A sailor has to he; "And the jSeafasers InternatioBal Union "Is the leader of the sea." J ... - �THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 27, 1948 Brother Answers Question On Bypassing Of Seatrains To the Editor: I have read James Sticknoy's article, about members bypass­ ing the Seatrains, in the August 13 LOG, and I would like to answer the question raised. I have sailed on all the Sea­ trains in the last several years as Steward and Cook, and I will tell anybody that I have found several faults. First, as Chief Cook, I had a bad room to live in, while the hospital— which was being used as a junkroom, was the proper place for the Cooks. Then the Third Cook sleeps with the seamen, which is an inconvenient arrangement for a Cook. Second, though I like to work for the Seatrain Line, every time you hit port a new gang comes on board, and usually there are several drunks among them, who only intend to ride to the next port. A good Seafarer likes to stay with a reliable, steady crew, and make some money to take back to whichever end of the run is his home. True, a week at sea, a day at each port, fresh food and good pay is a good job for a man who wants to work, and especially for the older members who do not care for the long deep-sea trips. LOG Page Thirteen Seafarer Tells Of Seamen's Union That Failed; Lacked SIU's Guts To the Editor: was passed. Police protection was given Lundgren when he faeed his membership after that ac­ tion. The Swedish seamen finally realized what sort of a man he was. At the meetings the men were unable to face him as he never appeared. His decisions were handed down through his lieutenants. maintained bureau operated in cooperation with the shipowners and union. In many issues of the SEA­ FARERS LOG I have read There the skipper and chief stories by oldtimers telling us engineer go to select a crew, youngsters about the days be­ after they have checked every fore the SIU was born. I'm not company blacklist and have an oldtimer, though the story made sure that the seaman has I'm about to tell is far from new. shown three discharges with at At the same time, however, it least three months service on is up-to-date. It's the story of As editor of his monthly mag­ each one. Each discharge must a union without an alert and militant membership and what azine, "The Seamen," he con­ say that the man is a "very good tinually wrote of the excellent worker and loyal to the com­ happened to that union. conditions he had fought for pany." Rotary shipping? No more WANTS ANOTHER The Swedish Seamen's Union, and won on Swedish ships. The than you would get rotation for which I'm going to use as an most remarkable improvement icewater in Hell. As soon as it is possible I intend to come to New York and example of the four Scandan- he was ever granted by the Communism is supposed to seamen's unions, was shipowners was that the com­ get another Seatrain job. As a avian thrive in misery. No better ex­ matter of fact, I would still be founded about 1911 by an Oiler pany would supply a mattress ample of that exists than the on the Seatrains if I hadn't got­ named Sven Lundgren. Through with cover and a pillow. The Swedish Seamen's Union. The ten mixed up on the registra­ the years, until 1945 when he mattress cover was to be changed men have gone so far that on retired with great wealth, he tion rules in New York. I was every six months. If not, 75(many ships they hang their gods registered as Steward, and was maintained a dictatorship over a month would be paid the Lenin and Stalin in the comthe seamen and held a .seat in turned down for a Night Cook seamen. panionways and foc'sles. and Baker job, so I re-registered the Swedish Riksda.g (congress). His only other improvement At the payoff their strong arm as Night Cook and Baker and Through his efforts, or lack of called for the company to fur­ missed a Steward job on the them, a union was built that nish coveralls and shoes for men men run around with money next day. I got so disgusted became a shipowner's dream and doing dirty work in the engine lists, taking up collections for with the dispatching system in a Seafarer's nightmare. To tell room. Dirty work meant clean­ the cause of seamen, so they To the Editor: The money goes to the New York that I left for Savan­ of all the things Lundgren -with ing bilges and tank tops. The claim. CP and the Communist Seamen's nah, where I've shipped for two the aid of the shipowners — I came down here to New Or­ coveralls used by the Engineers Club. The man who doesn't give years. | forced down the throats of the leans from New York on the were washed by the Oilers and at least a $2 contribution gets I would like to say now that 11 seamen, would fill volumes. One Seatrain New Jeisey, and was on Wipers without the payment of the once-over on the dock by = = ' • is • enough. > the beach for a week before believe that a man who has been incident overtime because there is no the money-collecting squads. making the passenger ship Al­ a full paid-up member in this When World War II had been such thing as overtime on coa Clipper. Seven days later Union for ten years, and who in progress for some years, the Scandanavian ships, except in They declare him an enemy of the workers, which means a lot I went into the U.S. Marine has shipped as Steward, Chief Swedish seamen finally received excess of eight hours of work. when he has to live and sail Cook and Baker for 44 years, Hospital down here. a small war and mine bonus. with them. LEARN LOYALTY should be able to ship in any I was very sick for a while Lundgren, as their representa­ capacity in the Steward Depart­ but everyone treated me fine, tive in the Riksdag and presi­ Any seaman who tries to be BOYCOTT REASON and I am back in shape again. ment at any time. dent of their union, proposed a union-minded on a Scandanavian Shipping is pretty fair down Scandanavian unions have During all of this time I have law that would freeze indefinite­ ship is taught one thing by the Panamanian ships. had plenty of opportunity to here now. The tanker, SS Pal­ ly all the money the seamen Nazi-like officers: Loyalty to boycotted mer came in today and took four earned as bonuses. Probably because the shipowner's the shipowner is all that counts. men. The Southland comes in The man who does not agree cannot get enough seamen for tomorrow and there may be CAN'T BE TRUSTED is sent up into the skylight and their expanding fleets. Now they some jobs on her. Also the Cape are hiring 13 and 14-year-oid To those who opposed him, he there he stays to wash white boys on their ships. Many men Nome comes into Charleston to­ paint with caustic soda. The morrow and is paying off, so said: "No seaman can handle so Diesel fumes and 130 degree would rather sail without a much money. He will drink it there should be some more jobs heat soon cause him to drop a union than belong to such phony there. We hope some of the all up in foreign ports and come unions as these of Scandanavia "bucket" or jump ship. boys get a chance at one or the back broke, unable to pay his today. Though Panamanian Strange as it may at first other. As for myself, I'm ready taxes and union dues." (The scows have no union, the work­ seamen were making $180 a sound, the Scandanavian ship­ ing conditions are better than to go. I'd like to wish James Stick- month at the time.) owners will fight just as hard aboard most of the Scandanavian He received plenty of support ney the best and thank him for as any SIU man for the Hiring ships. bringing up this Seatrain ques­ to his bill from moneyed sources, Recently a friend and I visited and a vigorous campaign was Hall, but not our kind of hiring tion. one of these "white hell ships'" undertaken. As a result, the law hall. Theirs is a government"Uncle Olio" Preusslee in Baltimore. The sights we saw would make the Nazi SS men wonder if they were so bad after all. Outside all rooms of for their heroism in the battle of right. He went so far as to log the licensed personnel shoes To the Editor: the Night Cook four for one for were lined up awaiting the cus­ Pararnam, Dutch Guiana. Just a few lines along the personal reasons—which he ad­ tomary shoeshine. If some Mate Still riding the crest of all W, A. GARDNER Bauxite Trail. First I want to or Skipper on an SIU ship at­ Bauxile waves, with old Bau.xite mitted. compliment the yoking twins, tempted such a thing, he would —Captain Bowden himself — at He refused one man doctor's see the beautiful new Hall. It Sonny Rankins (from Mobile) probably find them coated with the helm. It all started in New attention. Everything was dandy is a credit to the SIU member­ and Dennis (The Brooklyn Kid) tar or cement in the morning. Orleans the port of sinning, and whenever the bauxite-rum was ship which made it possible—it continued on up until arrival— not around but when it was, he While I have concentrated on . is truly a showplace of this Brooklyn Man Suggests which won't be long now. was booted to the gills. Brothers, the Swedish Seamen's Union, not area, which demonstrates what This man Bauxite was never the Holmes was Mr. Bauxite's a single Scandanavian union has laboring men can do through or­ Renumbering NY Pier satisfied. Personally, I don't ship! If any of you Brothers de­ ever shown such trade union ganization. To the Editor: think he loved himself very cide to ride the Holmes, you will solidarity as many of the Amer­ There are three floors, modernican unions have shown, espe­ New Yorkers have little much. One of the things he did, know what to expect. ly decorated, with an elevator. Everything is convenient and ground to deride people who which I thought was very lowI had the pleasure of meeting cially the SIU. To imagine them the piers, down and mean, occured on ar­ some of the old and newtimers going out on a pickotline to sup­ ship-shape. I wonder what the have trouble finding men who lived and died under because there is little system in rival in the port of LaCruz. With in the P.O.s—glad to see them. port another union would be the conditions of 15 or 25 years the numbering system. a draw-list in his office, he went Hello to all the boys and remem­ ridiculous. I think that every pier should ashore saying that if he got back ber this: For a cruise, take an Al­ ago would think if they could The willingness of the mem­ see our Halls today or sail un­ b e numbered i n succession, in time he would put out a draw. coa. Everyday is play-day on an bers of the SIU to battle for a starting with the Army Base, der our Union conditions? But time marches on, and it Alcoa ship. But when you play better way for fellow trade in Brooklyn. Further, all Brook­ W. A. Gardner unionists would be called foolish was night when he returned. He you must pay. lyn piers ought to have the by Scandanavian tradeunionists. promptly contacted the Dele­ L. M. Lett number preceded by the letter This is because they never had gates that were aboai'd and sent SS O. W. Homes Brother Changes Home, B—as Bl, B2, etc. nor ever will have the guts and the money ashore. Some did not Donates to LOG From Greenpoint on, the pier spirit that the SIU has shown. receive their's before eight or numbers should continue on in nine o'clock. What do you think To the Editor: This may not be a story of sequence, but be preceded by a of this? the old days, but it shows that letter Q for Queens. This sys­ Would you please send the things could be just as bad to­ HARD LIKKER tem should continue with an M LOG to my new address, c/o If you have a beef or a day if it weren't for the mili­ Robertson, 99 Bisson St., Bev­ for Manhattan, R for Staten Is­ He stopped shore leave 12 or problem when you're on the tancy of the seamen of this erly, Mass. I am enclosing two land, MB for Bronx, and a J 14 hours before sailing. I don't West Coast, contact SIU. Union. What has happened in for Jersey. A&G District Hq„ 105 Mar­ dollars for the LOG. think he has a heart. He never Scandanavia, I believe, is worth I hope it will meet with Sea­ once proved that he was a man Eric Nativig ket Street. The telephone knowing. It should make a number is DOuglas 2-5475. (Ed. Note: Thanks very farers' approval, and that some­ regardless. Everytime he drank member of the SIU doubly proud Drop in between ships, and rum and bauxite it kept him on much for the donation. The thing can be done about it. of his Union. get ncquainted. the run. He nagged at the Stew­ E. D. Bolger LOa will be winging your ards Department. Nothing was Brooklyn. • N. Y. Bertil Svensson way weeWy.) Saw New Orleans HaU; Calls It 'Area Showplace' Skipper's Rum And Bauxite Cocktail Rough On Crew On The Coast yA\ �•inm THE S E AF ARERS LOG Page Fourteen Fritdar. August 27. 194» ilE'- •i - £ MerchantSeamenGetRooked In Far East Black Market ^^ocLslde incident By R. J. PETERSON Kong newspaper quoted $5.60 to captain should be requested to "Yuz two blokes—sign 'ere, the black and tarry shrouds, one in the money market state­ give the draws in American cur­ One of the most important ments. 1 still retain that news­ rency before entering the har­ sign the nowte!" The old crimp with ratlines, ran spreading problems facing the American paper for verification. bors of these black market ports. called out with a buisness-like downward like a spiderweb; the Seaman in the Far East is the At Saigon, legal rate was 12 One is permitted to take ashore air. "God's truth! 1 ain't shang- dirty sails, snared in ropes, shook currency exchange. In Shangahi, Piastres to one American. The $100 in Shanghai and most hain' yuz!" and flapped in the wind like the Hong Kong, Singapore, Penang, black market rate was 30 to 40 other of these ports, and 1 have We affixed our signatures with wings of a vulture: the dead Saigon, Maccasar, Batavia — in to one. And even more in some never been questioned, except eyes, above the bulwarks, stared his scratchy pen. fact every place except the places—as hjgh as 47 or 50 to once in Batavia, regai-ding the "Yuz'll find the schooner at you. Phillipines and Siam — there is one. The higher rates are ob­ amount of money—American or On the poop, stormed the Skip­ more or less black market ex­ tained for currencies of the otherwise—that 1 had with me. o'right an' 'er Captain, too; per, Captain Friend, looking Friend's 'is nayme." He told us change in currency. higher denominations. Bills up­ AMERICAN SUCKERS with a cheerful smile and took every bit the brigand. When a seaman makes a draw, wards of ten dollars bring the Another thing — in all these our half-month's pay, in advance. On the pier, stormed a husky he is forced to accept the legal higher rates proportionally. foreign countries, Americans are "S'long, boys!" individual, in tweed suit and rate, which is always consider­ treated as suckers with lots of SOMETHING ROTTEN Before going down to join the leather leggings, looking like a ably lower than the black mar­ This black market swindle goes money to throw away. No mat­ vessel, we stepped into a water­ squire in his prime. ket rate. on all down the line. It dosn't ter where he goes or what kind front saloon, tossed our seabags "You pay your bloody bill!" • What' a licking the seaman take a financial wizard to un­ of purchases he makes, whether in a corner, and sighed with re­ shouted the squire to the Skip­ takes on tliis exchange! For derstand that somewhere, some­ it is a ride in a rickshaw, or a lief. per. example, in Shanghai, the legal how, there is "something rotten purchase at one of.the shops— rate on the day we received our "Two pints of mild!" called "You go to hell with your bill!" in Denmark!" And the Amer­ as soon as they even suspect that my companion to the buxom bar­ shouted Skipper to the squire. draw, was 192,000 to one US ican merchant seaman seems to he is American, the price goes maid. and, that same day, the black The squire made a remark be the principal victim of this up. market price was 560,000 to one. She greeted us with an inviting about the Skipper's girl friend. This is especially true of Sing­ swindle! This means that the seaman get­ smile. "Hello, handsome! What The Skipper made a leap and The only suggestions 1 can apore merchants. My watch ting only a little better than landed ashore. There was a fight. make regarding this matter is to partner on the ship was a native a nice wavy hair you have!" one third the full value of his We dropped our eyes, lifted Fists flew, fast and furious. The advise the seaman to take along Malayan, and 1 know what 1 money. plenty of American cash. But am talking about. A good policy the pints, had a mouthful, turned squire staggered under a. blow to A seaman who had American this is usually impossible, for is to offer about half of any ver­ mum, and turned away, toward his jaw, he fell back and down cash could go ashore and have a corner. There a pair of sturdy he went, full length, like a stun­ most seamen are broke when bally quoted price. no difficulty getting 480,000 to A better policy is to stay away fellows, their corduroy pants tied ned pike—the mouth open, his they ship. one. If he draws all he can at from waterfront dives and pat­ up at the knees, were throwing teeth bared in ghastly grimace. Sometimes American crews re­ It scared the Skipper, stiff. Manila and changes all he can to ronize only the best places. The darts and drinking ale. ceive their draws in American Where's the William Dwyer?" At this moment, we turned American cash since he gets seaman will, in most cases, pay currency, if the captain gives the 1 asked them. away in a hurry, threw our sea­ equal value and there is no less than at the little shops, and draw before reaching the harbor They stopped and scowled. bags aboard, then jumped on black market, he will avoid get far better quality for his ex­ limits. It seems the only ones penditures, and will have a bet­ "The bloody brigantine," one deck, and were about to run victimized are the American sea­ drawing later. Then, too, the company or the ter time with far less annoyance. said huskily. "She's at the coal down into the foc'sle, when we men in these ports. pier, waitin' for the tide—" heard a scream. A young wo­ EVEN THE FX The other one muttered: "The man's head appeared above the All business, legitimate or bloody bugger. . ." cabin scuttle. The face showed, otherwise, is conducted along There was a pause. Long faced, pale as a ghost. OL JHo^ Mono, Roii black market lines. Even the we returned to the bar, drank Captain Friend! Come back, US Army PX in Shanghai is op­ to the bottom our mild, paid for aboard!" She cried, frightened. erated on a black market basis. The Skipper spun round as if Tramontanic, $5.00; Wm. Brightwell, it with the last of our pennies, NEW YORK When a man makes a purchase, $5.00; Francis Dloppart, $5.00; Juan shouldered our seabags, left the tapped on the shoulder. He made INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS M. Collazo, $2.00; A. W. Klein, $2.00. for example, a clerk will quote saloon with heavy feet, and went a high jump, his outstretched Burl C. Kilby, $5.00; R. F. Wallace, Wm. Hamilton, $1.00; C. M. Silcox, the price of an article as 560,000 $5.00; J. A. Muehleck, $5.00; Roland down to the ship in low spirits. arms went through the air be$10.00; A. J. Mendenel, $1.00; C. W. and remark, "This is very cheap E. Lanoue, $5.00; J. ' H. Macinnes, Ehmsen, $2.00; A. Miranda, $1.00; E. "Where in hell is she, John? ' fore him, as he made a grab, —only one dollar American $30.00; J. A. Hallen, $30.00; L. J. A. J. Olive. $1.00; J. Cortez, $1.00; A. 1 asked after a while, speaking | caught the main shrouds, and Arbec $30.00; H. G.. Ridgeway. $30.00; Lopez, $1.00; J. C. Brumbaugh, $2.00; to my companion. "Let's hope sprang aboard like a pirate. money!" C. D. Shively, $30.00; Otto S. Stefans And it would be cheap if the soni, $2.00; Leonidas Tobias, $20.00; Arland C. Taylor, $5.00; Billy Nohl, we find the schooner all right. "All hands on deck, Charlie!" $1.00; G. A. Howard, $5.00; N. L. seaman had American cash to H. McMurphy, $1.00; D. Pashkoff, Hartnett, $1.00; E. Tirelli, $2.00; H. "The crimp is a damn liar!" "Let go the lines! Set the sails!" pay for it. But when he has to $5.00; . D. Kapor $,3.00; F. W. Keeley, W. Girard, $5.00; Rene Geiszler, $5.00; exclaimed my mate. "She's a Charlie, the Mate—a big, wick­ $5.00; I. Vantei, $2.00; M. C. Wautlet. pay for it at the legal rate of $2.00; F. Ragusa, $1.00; J. C. Carval- Russell D. Rittle, $5.00; A. J. Gon- brigantine!" ed looking brute—ran forward 192,000 to one (which rate sea­ ho, $2.00; J. J. Kealy, $5.00; R. calves ,$5.00; Wm. N. J. Boxill, $55.00; "Oh, well, it makes no differ­ with a yell, repeating his Mas­ Jose Ross, $20,00; R. Garcia, $8.00; men were forced to accept), they Staiigle. $5.00; F. Lucerno, $5.00; A. T. M. Ostaszeski, $5.00; A. &. Valen­ ence, John; we're lucky to get ter's order. The lines were let are paying almost three times as Sarg, $1.00; L. Came, $1.00; J. C. tine, $20.00; S. T. McKinney, $5.00; away with a half-month's ad­ go in a moment and the sinster Atherton, $1.00; R. J. Webber, $10.00; much for everything as it is ac­ A. E. Larson, $5.00; M. J. Matonte, John Scott, $5.00; T. A. Gilham, $5.00; vance," 1 began to explain. craft went drifting down the R. E. Stahl, $5.00; Paul L. Witthaus, tually worth. "But we were only three days river with the tide. $5.00; H. H. Hood, $5.00; A. SokolowAt Hong Kong, it was the ski, $10.00; Otto McLean, $5.00; N. M. Jr., $1.00. Next, we sprang in the in his house!" John interjected. SS STEEL ROVER same; although not quite as bad Korsak, $5.00; J. S. Dob, $5.00; A. "And we paid the crimp a week's shrouds, ran aloft, and loosened C. E. Veach, $1.00; E. Triche, $1.00; $1.00; E. Ortiz, $5.00. —$4.00 Hong Kong to one Amer­ Ricciardella, board in advance! He owes us the sails. B. Brown, $1.00; D. Simpson, $5.00; N. V. A. Urso, $1.00; Walter H. Stovall. ican, while the black market $1.00; T. L. Stinnett ,$5.00; Paul F. Raines, $1.00; Beow Teon Knew, $1.00. money!" A moment later, we sailed to rate was $5.60. How generally Thibodeaux, $5.00; T. Williams, $5.00; SS ALCOA POLARIS The next moment, we received sea with Captain Friend at the R. Tolbert. $3.00; F. Sokolowski, a rude introduction to the Dwyer. helm. He steered, turning the all business is conducted on a George P. Blanchard, $5.00; James C. black market basis may be real­ Friederich, $3.00; Anthony Serpe, $1.00; $5.00; L. M. Tibbetts, $2.00; A. A. Rough voices were heard: it was wheel (of fortune) with a grip on James Redden, $2.00; Russell Mor­ Henderson, $2,00; D, Krasovich, $3,00; ized by the fact that black mar­ rison, $1.00; Vincent Bavirsha, $5.00; L. Cherry, $3.00; J. D. Cantrell, Jr., a row, an altercation. There she its spokes. He steered all right, ket rates are quoted in the K. D. Wilburn, $5.00; F. H. Brown, $1.00; R. Wells, $1.00; J. D. Foster, was, a dark and sinster craft! now glancing aloft at his sails, money market report in the $5.00; M. R. uck, $5.00; J. D. Croker, $4.00; L. W. Young, $400; L. D. She was a brigantine with a then glancing at his girl friend newspapers. On the same day $5.00; John F. Ros.s, $5.00; J. W. C. Schlais, $1.00; W. Robinson, $5.00; hog and a stern like a duck. A standing by his side as though Iglebekk, $5.00; J. W. Martin, $1.00; J. Martin, Jr., $5.00; C. Nathan, $5.00; the draw was put out in Hong Unno Pipines, $1.00; Jose Rodriguez, I E. Ganbleta $,J.OO; T. D. Lawson, leaky old tub, ho doubt! The tall she were his fortune, too, or his Kong at four to one, the Hong $1.00; Paul Aribain. $1.00; J. M. ' $3.00; A. Wilson, $5.00. masts stood at a rakish angle; misfortune, maybe. By EARNEST BOSSERT ALL Y(9U EVER WAVE /V\E VO K CHIP, CHIP, cm/ C.THI5 ^HIP li JU6T NOT BIO ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF US, BOS'N. �T H E S f: Friday. August 27. 1948? Page Fifteen A R E R S LOG The Membership And Union Policy; (Continued from Pa}^c 4) in the industry, thanks again to our internal solidarity, we have carried the whole maritime industry upward to the highest wages ever seen in maritime. So far I have dwelt on the past policies of the Union. The present and the future are more impor­ tant. The current policy of the Union is worth dis­ cussing at length, but space will not permit. It can be said, however, that the other unions will again follow the pi'ogram outlined by this Union. In the two-year contracts, won by the SIU this month, we are pretty well assured of a smooth course for pai-t of the next two years. We have that in our hands. We can now turn our attention to strengthening our Union internally. We have held the Book mem­ bership in the Union to the same number of contract jobs available—this no other union in the maritime field can claim. We have continued to give service to our membership in all ports. Their problems are handled and their beefs are settled, it is rare when one is sloughed off and those that are — have been corrected. For the days ahead we have made preparations for greater advances. We will bring more companies into RAYMOND nUPPERT Get in touch with your mother at 1328 Halsey St., Brooklyn, New York, as soon as possible. Si t S. NILS GUSTAVE ENGELBRETTSONN Get in touch with the First Engineer aboard the MS Fulgia. S. Si «• CLARENCE UPSHAW Write your sister, Lillian But- SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 44SS GALVESTON SOS'/j—23rd St. Keith Alaop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 51 Beaver St. NEW YORK HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent ...127-129 Bank St. NORFOLK Phone 4-1083 Ben Recs, Agent PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardiillo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Sal Colla, Agent .San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. HAnover 2-2784 the union, we will expand the educational program, both ashore and on the ships. We are now in a period referred to by the military as "consolidation of gains." We have made great strides to date, we must now take advantage of our present strong position to have critics. Some of the criticism will come from within the union, some of it from without. Their criticism should be welcome when the matter is under discu.ssion and policy is being evolved. But once the die is cast and the membership adopts policy the union's solidarity cannot be jeopardized by their actions. If they are from within the Union's ranks, they will be dealt with accordingly as in the past; if they are of other organizations, and aimed at con­ ducting a harassing campaign against our union, motives of those responsible will become apparent and. they will either be discredited or "enlightened" by the alert membership on the ships and the beaches. The Union's policy in the future will be made, as usual, through open discussion at the meetings and on the ships. Program and policy will be hammered out and the solid backing of the membership will see them through to success. The pattern, once laid, requires the cooperation of all—anything but co­ operation must not be tolerated. digest what we have gained. When that is over we must strike out again,mto newer and larger fields. When the union moves again into dii-ect and de­ liberate action as in the past, we will undoubtedly It has been the Union's greatest strength in the past and, I'm sure, will still be our greatest strengh in the future. We shall move forward together. PERSONALS wants you to contact her immediatelv. NOTICE! ler, at 211 Central Park West, RICHARD ROTHWELL Apartment lOF, c/o W. M. Bass, Your mother, Adela B. RothNew York 24, N. Y., or call well, Cheney Plain, Newton UpTR 7-1181. per Falls, Mass., is very anxious to get in touch with you. 4- 4. 4. MICHALL R. BAAL .v. 4 4' Your wife, who is ill, wishes CHICO ERAZO you to get in touch with her. 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VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No. Your wife has moved to 267 Webber, 709 South Semmes Pacific 7824 W. 22 St., Apt. 3-D, NYC, and Street, East Point, Georgia. Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Canadian District �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen Bernstein Bids For Atiantic Passenger Run m WHAT ttWilK.,, Friday. Auguit 27. 1948 The fate of a move to expand the American passenger vessel fleet that is of direct concern to Seafarers will be decided the QUESTION: Where would you like to settle down when you quit going to sea? end of this month, when the Maritime Commission holds a WILLIAM LIEBERMAN, Cook: hearing in Washington on the THOMAS LOCKWOOD, AB: Down in Ponce, Puerto Rico. I don't intend to retire from Arnold Bernstein Line's applica­ I think it's about the best spot the sea. However, if I ever gel tion for an operating subsidy. in the world. The climate can't enough money, I'd like to travel around here and there in re^ In its application, the Bern­ be beat, either. I've gotten to know a lot of real nice people style, so I can see first hand stein company is seeking aid for there. It's my intention to settle how green the grass is on the a proposed passenger and cargo in Ponce some day. The fact other side of the fence. Up td service to Antwerp and Rotter­ that it isn't too far from the now I've been going to sea for dam, for which it is anxious to 20 years and I'm still a fairly water probably has a lot to do buy two P-2-type transports — young man, 38, to be exact. From the General John Pope and the with my decision. It's near the the way I feel about it now, I General William Weigel, former­ ships, plenty of swimming—in don't think I could stop at ly operated by the Army. fact, near everything I like. any one place for very long. Although I was born in New The Bernstein outfit has al­ Even Viough you might be up York City, big towns hold no ready filed application with the in the mountains, you can with­ attraction for me—so they're out Commission for a construction in a very short space of time as far as I'm concerned. I'll subsidy to be used in converting get down to the waterfront, keep on going to sea, with a the transports into sleek passen­ where you can meet seamen .chance to see things and enjoy ger ships. and get a sniff of the old sea air. myself everywhere. The General Weigel is a 17,812-ton ship that went into ser­ vice in 1945. The General Pope, which was completed in 1943, is BRONISLAW WOTURSKI, OS: BERTIL SVENSSON, Oiler; a 17,832-ton vessel. I'm content to continue going Some day I'm going to get SAD STATE married, and when I do I'll quit to sea, but if I had to live going to sea immediately and ashore I'd settle for the life on The Bernstein proposal for the farm. Of course, if someone settle down to life ashore. I think boosting the sadly lacking Am­ gave me a million bucks, I'd I'll spend my days ashore in erican passenger fleet comes at a stop sailing for a living and Madison, Wisconsin. I'm not orig­ time when many agencies—pub­ inally from there, but it's a spend it traveling around the lic and private — are deploring very fine city. and is known for world aboard passenger ships. the fact that foreign companies its good beer. I guess I'll build I'd visit most of the inland are developing their fleets at the European cities—Brussels, Mad­ my own house and take life expense of American-flag oper­ rid, Vienna, Paris, and take my easy in the middle west. Who ators. knows, maybe I'll open a beer time so as to enjoy all the Inauguration of passenger serv­ hall for the local citizens. That sights and never have t.o worry ice between New York and the about hurrying back to the ship sounds like -a good business to Belgian and Netherlands ports before sailing. Maybe, though, get in — especially in a town would not only provide steady when I've worked all the travel­ known for good brew. Of course, employment for a good many ing out of my blood I'll settle before I can do all this I have American seamen now on the for a little chicken farm in beach, but would also greatly to find the girl. the country. boster the prestige which the American merchant fleet is fast losing because of its lack of •large passenger facilities. JOHN WUNDERLICH, Bosun: RICHARD GONZALES, MM: In considering the Bernstein New York is where I intend to I'd like to settle down on a application, the Maritime Com­ farm for my declining days. It's settle down. I want to d.o some mission will have an opportun­ a healthy life and as long as I studying and the best facilities ity to show how deeply it is in­ already .own a piece of a farm, appear to be right in New York. terested in the future of Ameri- I might as well settle there. It's Then I want to do some writing -can-flag operation. based on the experiences I've a good distance from the sea, had going to sea. Besides all It is quite apparent that if the and I figure that by the time this, I like New York. It has service sought by Bernstein is I'm ready for it I won't miss always been my home port. I the sounds of the sea. That, •not approved, ships operated un­ however, is a long way away, like it because it is cosmopolitan. der foreign flags will pick up the There's a little bit of every port I'm going to continue to sail trade. for quite a few years—I wouldn't in New York. You meet people OPERATORS SIGN from all over the world. There give up this life for love or are restaurants where you can money. When I've had enough On two previous occasions, the get native dishes as served in of traveling around the globp, Maritime Commission has turn­ practically every country. New I'll head for that farm and spend ed down subsidy bids made by my time telling the local boys York has a special appeal for the Bernstein line. In February, the company's application for the stories of the sea. a seaman. Antwerp - Rotterdam route and another run was rejected. The second denial by the Com­ mission came last month, when Bernstein sought to charter one of the transpacific liners, Mon­ terey and Mariposa, to be used as an Atlantic liner for six months and as a cruise ship for the rest of the year. At that time, the Commission informed Bernstein that the gov­ ernment agency would only dis­ pose of two 18,000-ton ships as a package, and would not consider releasing only one. The Bernstein Line has had considerable experience in the run it now hopes to operate in. Prior to the war, it operated the liners Pennland and Westernland in similar services, both of which were lost during the war. ^ ' FRANK COSIK, FWT; :| I was born in a country that I is now controlled by the com:? munists. When they took over in 1945, my brothef, a doctor, was arrested, taken away and never heard from again. During the war my father was killed by the Germans. I guess It's clear why I would want to make :: my home in America when I i stop going to sea. Here a man has freedom. I would like to live in New York, perhaps open up some kind of business. In New York you can meet so many different kinds of people and everything you see throughout the world can be seen in New York. PADDY McCANN, Ch. Cook: Should I ever reach the point where I could retire or I couldn't go to sea anymore, I'd want to settle in St. Petersburg, Florida. St. Petersburg is a good clean town and the climate is just right for me. In fact, I'd like to own a little home there. It's quiet and yet there is plenty of life there, especially in the win­ tertime, when the resort season gets' under way. Of course, I've been going to sea for 24 years now, and as yet I haven't set­ tled down anywhere. But I'm satisfied going to. sea. It's just that St. Petersburg would be my choice if I had to make one. � 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 August 27, 1948 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. X, No. 35 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS SIGNS TWO MORE OUTFITS TO TOP CONTRACT REGISTRATION FORV DRAFT BEGINS;SEAMEN'S STATUS STILL UNSETTLED CITIES SERVICE ELECTION STALL SEEN AT END REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY DRAFT BEGINS ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE TO MOST SEAMEN THIS YEAR APPENDIX SPOONED OUT IN TRICK OPERATION ABOARD ALCOA CLIPPER THE MEMBERSHIP AND UNION POLICY MOBILE MARITIME COUNCIL AIDS AFL CARMEN BOSTON SEAFARES FIND BERTHS ARE SCARCE AS FICE-CENT BEER NEW YORK HAS ROUTINE WEEK OF SHIPPING BALTIMORE SEES TURN FOR BETTER,AT LASDT SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN IN TAMPA FIR PERMITMEN THINGS ARE HOPPING IN THE NEW FRISCO HALL NEW CONTRACT CHEERS PHILLY, THOUGHT SHIPPING FALLS OFF WILLIAM MOORE RITES HELD IN NEW ORLEANS SS CLAIBORNE JOINS WATERMAN ATLANTIC FLEET TWO MORE COMPANIES SIGN TOO CONTRACT SS CHRYSANTY STAR SINKS ENGLISH FISHING SMACK;FIVE BROTHERS SINGER CREW AIDS SPANISH REFUGEE SHIPP IN MID OCEAN MERCHANT SEAMEN GET ROOKED IN FAR EAST BLACK MARKET THE MEMBERSHIP AND UNION POLICY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/27/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ace302087c53d32e136cb1f19c3c647f.PDF 5ad4117acd41d0e96a3211a37d3a02f5 PDF Text Text 4y Job Actions Force 8 Companies To Sign NEW YORK — Eight stalling operators were forced this week to meet the Atlantic and Gulf District's demands for a two-year contract, with the all-time high in wages, working conditions and protective Union security clauses won by the SIU last week, by a potent display of the Seafarers' traditional action at the point of production. This development followed hard on the heels of the precedent-shattering move in New Orleans last week, when the SIU job action pounded out an Official Organ, Atlantic & GiUf District, Seafarers International Union of NA identical contract with the Mississippi Shipping Co. In addition to the two-year duration, the new No. 34 NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 20, 1948 VOL. X contracts call for the highest wages ever ob- Pact Calls For Bulletin Boards And Book Rocks In addition to securing the best contract in the industry covering wages and conditions, the Sea­ farers also scored when the ma­ jority of the operators agreed to provide a glass-covered bulletin board and book rack for Union literature aboard all their ships. The operators—those of the At­ lantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association — have agreed to something no employer — mari­ time or shoreside—has agreed to before: To construct and place aboard ships facilitfes for Union property and literature. The glass-covered bulletin board, will be of sufficient size to contain a copy of the SIU foc'sle card, and the book rack will be large enough to contain the Edu­ cational Library prepared for use aboard SIU ships. PROTECTS INVESTMENT By winning this concession from the operators, the many thousands of dollars the SIU has invested in Union literature will be protected. The Union's Negotiating Com­ mittee vigorously pressed this matter all through the contract talks so as to furnish the proper set-up for a real Union library on every ship. In the Union Educational Li­ brary to be included.on all ships of the Association are the fol­ lowing: Bound volumes of the SEA­ FARERS LOG; "Strikes and Strike Strategy;" "Listen, Tankermen;" "Shipboard Handbook for Crewmcmbers and Dele­ gates;" "Charges;" "Organizers' Handbook;" "Order! How to Conduct a Union Meeting;" "The SIU at War," and "The Seafarers Organizing Program." The buletin boards and book racks will be placed aboard the ships as soon as possible—the plans already being in the hands of the companies. Committee's Report The SIU Headquarters Ne­ gotiating Conunittee's com­ plete report on the contract just signed with eight com­ panies of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators ASM• elation appears on page 12 of this issue. ttained in the maritime industry by virtue of a $12.50 across-theboard increase for all hands, with the exception of Bosuns, whose pay will be hiked by $25. The new pact also guaran­ tees maintenance of the present manning scales for the life of the contract. Other improve­ ments previously incorporated in New Rate of Pay Old Rate of Pay the Mississippi agreement are Rating contained in the newly-signed Boatswain $285.44 $260.44 contracts. •Carpenter 255.04 242.54 Companies which capitulated to the Union's demand late Fri­ Able Seaman—Maintenance ; 234.34 221.84 day evening, Aug. 13 are the Al­ Quartermaster 222.51 210.01 coa Steamship Company, Bull Able Seaman 222.51 210.01 Steamship Company, Baltimore Ordinary Seaman 189.97 177.47 Insular Line, South Atlantic Steamship Company, Seas Ship­ •When the Cazpenfer is required to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per ping Company, Seatrain Lines, month in addition to his basic wage per month. Inc., Eastern Steamship Com­ pany and Smith and Johnson. The contracts will expire Sep­ tember 20, 1950. $360.93 $348.43 JOB ACTION 321.22 The eight companies, members 284.62 272.12 of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Watch Work) 255.04 242.54 Operators Association, halted 1292.90 280.40 their stalling tactics and signed 255.04 242.54 the Mississippi-type contract af­ Engine Uti! 255.04 242.54 ter the SIU resorted to job Evaporator action. 237.29 224.79 Up t) that point the SIU had . 222.51 210.01 refi-ained from using the job ac­ 243.51 231.01 tion weapon because of the pos­ . 222.51 210.01 sibility of cease and desist in­ 222.51 210.01 junctions, which previously had been served on the NMU and . 210.68 198.18 other CIO unions. . 219.55 207.05 In fact, the Union has in­ • 331.35 318.85 structed SIU crews to "fulfil Refrigerator Engineer (When Three Carried): the present contracts to avert . 331.35 shipowner chiseling." 318.85 This attitude of fair play on . 293,49 280.99 the part of the Union proved . 271.01 258.31 fruitless. Instead of negotiating in good faith and attacking the Previously an Assistant Electrician was carried. His rale of pay was: $269.16. contract problem sincerely, the operators stalled the sessions and sent many telegrams to the. Union stating that the Union $278.25 $265.75 was using job action to illegally 255.04 242.54 force the companies into sign­ 255.04 242.54 ing the contract Second 231.38 218.88 By this tactic the operators ob­ viously were trying to put the 219.55 207.05 SIU on the defensive by making 189.97 177.47 {Continued on Page 3) 189.97 177.47 NEW AsG WAGE SCALE Deck Department Engine Department Stewards Department PIUS THESE OTHER FEATURES O'K'iMci, 4c^. so,. �Page Two THE SEAFJiRERS LOG Friday, August 20, 1948 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 K' 1^1: Entered as second-class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., xmder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 ''i-r Keeping It Steady Shortly after it had successfully negotiated what is indisputably the finest contract to cover any group of seamen in the world, the A&G Negotiating Committee made a statement of considerable significance to all en­ gaged in the maritime industry. The committee stated, in effect, that it hoped all maritime unions would be able to obtain the same high wages and improved working conditions,, which the SIU Jhad won as a result of forceful action. Only in such a way could conditions in the maritime industry be stab­ ilized, the committee pointed out. There can be no smooth sailing for ail men in mari­ time until that much-needed stability has been achieved. So long as there are wide differences in the wages and working conditions of the various sections of the industry, instability quite probably will be the rule rather than the exception. This fact has already been clearly demonstrated. The differential between the wages and conditions set forth in SIU contracts, and those embodied in the agreements of other unions, has made for a considerable amount of confusion and misunderstanding in the past. How this •situation was born is easy to see. While the SlU-contracted shipowners have been forced by the Seafarers to pay top wage scales and pro­ vide superior working conditions, operators contracted to other unions have been able to sail their ships more cheap­ Hospital Patients ly, through payment of lower wages and under less When entering the hospital sstringent working rules. notify the delegates by post­ For a sound, up to date example of how this worked card, giving your name and the number of your ward. out in actual practice wc can refer to the coal and Mimeographed postcards ,coke cargo situation. A couple of years ago, the SIU can be obtained free at the was successful in negotiating provisions calling for penSocial Service desk. 'alty payments for these cargoes. At the time, the SIU Staten Island Hospital had a large number of contracted ships which were used You can contact your Hos­ in transporting these products. pital delegate at the Staten It was the Union's hope and expectation that other Island Hospital at the follow­ These axe the Union Brothers cuxzenlly in the marine hospitals, ing times: unions would follow suit and demand that these cargoes be classed as penalty under their contracts. But they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can, to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. didn't." As a direct result of their failure to similarly writing (on 5th and 8th floors.) to them. bolster their agreements, the SIU was placed at a serious Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. disadvantage. We lost hundreds and hundreds of jobs as SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL C. MORALES (on 3rd and 4th floors.) R. J. PURCELL our operators gradually stopped carrying the penalty D. P. GELINAS Salurciay — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. JOHN J. SCHWABLANK cargoes, which were being hauled at comparatively bar­ J. RYAN (on 1st and 2nd floors.) SIMMONS W. BELLOWS gain rates by operators contracted with other unions. STANLEY GELAK J. J. KEALY As a trade union primarily interested in the econ­ WM. T. ROSS S" 3^ S" EDWIN MAXWELL omic protection of its membership, we can no longer ig­ BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL EDW. A. MORGAN FRANK WAGNER M. C. EL MORES nore the harm inherent in a lack of uniformity through- E, MARSH P. E. CUMARE 4 * ifc cut the industry. Although we may have contractual H. R. HOMER ,H. FERDRICKSSON SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL as.surance of unmatched conditions and wages, the possi­ J. B. FLANNERY H. MASON L. TICKLE E. CROMWELL G. L. DUXWORTH bility of "bargain rates," made possible by other unions V. MILAZZO T. C. KELLY ED MILLER less aggressive than we, is always a danger. M. BYERS A. HICKEY S, % % X t S, All of us must do our part to make sure we are not 4. i i similarly victimized in the future. Our record wages BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN A. EWING won in contracts this week must become a pattern for L. C. HOLMES A. VANELZUELA E. LIPARI JACK McCRANIE all seamen. It is for our interest as well as theirs that this M. CASTRO R. F. BLACK GETTIS LIGHTFOOT be accomplished. Instability is the alternative. J. McNEELY J. DENNIS WILLIE WHITE Each of us should make every effort to impress JOSEPH W. BOURGEOIS L, C -MASON A. JENSBY D. DeDUISEN ' , A. LOOPER members of other unions how important this objective is. WM. T. ROSS T. ZEMRZUSKI " C. ANDERSON They in turn must convince their respective union officials STANLEY GELAK W. H. NUNN RALPH PIEPHET to make a fight of it to secure the same high wages and PERCY BATSON V. R. NORTH J. BOUYEA 1 M. C. EL MORES conditions enjoyed by seamen sailing ships under contract J.W.SPENCER V. P. BALLINGS W. HUNT to the A&G District of the SIU. R. L. JOHNSTON . C. GREEN CHRIST B. VIKIN K. e. CROWE .0. B. GRIMES Our membership can help in this respect. It is a big JAS. K. CHARLESWORTH C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. .COLBOURNE joly—but it is a must. The spirit that won Isthmian is the EDW. A. MORGAA •M. C. GADDY W.H.PERRY -u J. ROOS . spirit that can convince other seamen of all unions that, H. L. SEYMOUR T. MANDICK DAVID WARDEN unless all hands regardless of affiliation, force conditions H. W. SPENCER JAMES fVkRRIOR e. NANGLE up to the SIU level the threat of destruction of all con­ JOS. W. BOUHJOIS C. W. HALLA ! - i -• • E. .MULHOLLAND P. G. DAUGHERTY '' 'j A. SYLVERA ditions for all seamen is ever present. F. BECKER Afe/r Now In The Marine Hospitals �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 20. 194t ^age Three Crews' Job Actions Bring Quick Rosuits the traditional method of "action at the point of producion." Policy was drafted based on this course of action. All port agents were immedi­ ately notified to take action on vessels of the companies' in­ volved. Some 30 ships, from Boston to Texas, were immo­ bilized almost at once. SHIPOWNERS WIRE This direct answer to ship­ owner stalling began producing results very quickly. On August 11, after only two days of action. shipowners were sending tele­ grams to the Union, asking for contract meetings. Representa­ tive of the company messages is a wire received from Seas Ship­ ping Company. It stated, in part: "Suggest our respective ne­ gotiating committees meet at office of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, 39 Broad­ way at three-thirty P.M. Thurs­ day, August the twelfth Stop Feel sure it will be possible to negotiate full agreement without any considerable delay but be lieve negotiations would be ex­ pedited if all ships delayed by action are moved promptly." Upon receipt of these overtures from the companies involved, the Secretary Treasurer confirmed a meeting with the operators for August 12, so that the Union goal of establishing new wage work­ ing conditions throughout the industry could be attained with a minimum of delay. Agents in all SIU ports were notified to begin moving the af­ fected vessels, on the assumption that.the operators were ready to "talk turkey" on the Mississippitype contract. The SIU strategy bore fruit on August 13, when the operators' representatives agreed to the agreement put forth by the SIU Negotiating Committee. The announcement of the Seafarers militant action and its re­ Once again the Seafarers International Union carried the entire sultant success in achieving an maritime industry with it when it won the $12.50 raise across the outstanding contract touched off NEW YORK board from the Mississippi Shipping Company and eight companies a barrage of comment. Members of the SIU, in inter­ of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. HERALD TRIBUNE views with LOG representatives, Hardly had the SIU's smashing victory been made public than expressed the opinion that the Joe Curran and the NMU were demanding "parity" with the SIU. new contract was possibly the Up to then, the NMU's negotiators were ready to accept some­ Union's most significant victory since the winning of the Isthmian where between $7.50 and $10.00 a month—and think they had won fleet. a victory of their own. I Corigress of industrial OrganP Reaction in shipping circles As the LOG went to press, it was reported that the NMU had pointed up the extreme likeli­ zatipOB seamen told Atlantic and obtained its "parity," which the SIU Negotiating Committee believes hood that the SIU's contract vic­ Gulf Coast ship operators yester­ is a good thing for all seamen. tory would set a pattern for the day that they must meet ia $12.30 However, the SIU. does not ex­ industry. a month increase awarded during pect to be thanked for its "as­ Maritime observers almost unithe week end to American Feder­ TnE NEW YORK TIMES. sist" to the NMU. formerly took the view that the ation of ]^bor seamen or face a If the NMU gets "parity," it NMU negotiating committee, now strike on Sept. 2 when a Taftwill only be history repeating it­ deadlocked with its contractedself. In 1946, when the SIU companies, would be helped con­ Hartley injunction against a walk­ called the great General Strike siderably by the SIU accom­ out expires. plishment, in its attempt to up to protect the Wage Stabiliza­ The demand set, negotiations t. ..ling ctmn. Che ARA. the shipowners latest offer of tion Board's attempt to cut the tliftt had promised to lead to a Negotiations between the NMU $7.50 across the board. wages the SIU had won by ne­ settlement "back tc where we and ship operators represented by gotiation, the NMU cried "Me,^ started," according to Prank J. the American Merchant Marine NMU WANTS "PARITY" too" and, hung on tight to the Taylon chairman of the ship oper-' Institute continued here yesterday The correctness of this view SIU coattails. ators' .negotiating committee. tin at th6 regional office of the Fed­ was established late Monday eve­ The Negotiating Committee Joseph Curran, president of the eral Mediation and Conciliation ning when the NMU president, points out that the NMU should National .Marltl^ Union, who Service under the direction of Com­ Joe Curran, announced that his get its "parity" for the good of missioner Harry Winning of the presented thfr demand to obtain agency. organization would accept "noth­ "parity." for his union's 60,000 all maritime workers. When one At the conclusion of, the threeing less than parity" with the members, said his organization section of the industry works for hour parleys operators reported was prepared to bade it up with a record wage scales won by the poorer wages than another, the that they had been "torpedoed" by strike when the injunction is SIU. top conditions are always in a new wage demand by the union •7.,llfted. This situation was exactly danger. Had other maritime which based its latest stand on pacts obtained by the Seafarers what the SIU Negotiating Com­ • The $12.50 a month settlement unions fought for the coal and International Union, AFL, last signed Friday by hine members mittee hoped for, when, shortly copra penalties, for instance, week. dx the Atlantic and ,Gulf Coast after its successful sessions, it de­ there would be no necessity for The SIU reached agreements S vip Operations Association and clared: the SIU to give those penalties with the Atlantic and Gulf Ship the A. F. of L's Seafarers Inter"It is our hope that all unions, cargoes up. Operators Association and the .Mis­ xiitional Union, a rival of the regardless of affiliation, will soon sissippi Shipping Company calling The NMU, plunged into confu­ N M. U., forced the latter union for raises of $25 a month for boat­ be able to obtain the same gains sion by its previous tactic of de­ tp take a '-'new approach" in meet­ swains and $12.50 for other per­ estahlished by the SIU and thus fending on government bureau­ sonnel. ings at the offices of the Federal benefit by the direct action ta­ crats for favors, and by its pres­ Mr. Curran, who heads the NMU Mediation and Conciliation Ser­ ken by our Union." ent internal fight, threatened to negotiating committee,' made a de­ vice at 341 Ninth Avenue, Mr. Contending that stabihzatiou strike and found itself under a mand yesterday for parity with Curran said Mr. Taylor said he wi of conditions would be fruitful the SIU. It was unofficially re­ bureaucratic injunction. would have to take the demands ported that before the announce­ for all engaged in the maritime For the past several months, back to his principals. \A meeting ment of the SIU settlement the industry, the. SIU Committee NMU negotiators have been sit­ of operators with Harry Winning. NMU negotiators would have ac­ said: ting with the operators and Federal conciliator, is scheduled cepted a $10 a month increase. "The maritime industry should for today. Federal conciliators. Yet the Shipping dperators^eplored the be stabilized for the good of all NMU got nowhere—imtil the Raise Was Refused concerned. The gaining of the SIU, without the help of Fed­ June the open-tor same high SIU wages and condi­ eral conciliators, set the pattern tions by seamen of all unions for all seamen. would greatly contribute toward that much-needed stability." The committee announced that it would continue arranging meetings with other contracted- made and the ships properly little hai-d to ship. The Coast Guard considers all companies as their contracts ap­ By CAL TANNER MOBILE—A marked improve­ stored and slopped. Waterman We therefore cannot too tickets issued during wartime as proached their respective expir­ ment over the previous week met these demands promptly, but stioiigly urge all blue ticket blue tickets. ation dates. After most of the was noted in last week's ship­ Alcoa was a little slow in get­ ABs who have enough time The biggest topic around the freighter and passenger compan­ now is the signing ies are in the fold, the Union in­ ping in this port. Approximate­ ting the ships okayed for the (36 months) to get their green Hall right ly 131 bookmen and 24 permit- sign ons, and they were held tickets right away, so they can of the contract with Mississippi tends to tackle the 16 newly-or­ Shipping Company over in New ganized Atlantic and Gulf tank­ men were shipped during the up a bit until everything was get out a helluva lot faster. week, and prospects look fair straightened out. Another point to remember is Orleans by the sub-Negotiating er outfits. for the coming week, with the Although Mobile has a lot of that, even though you had to Committtee headed by Bull Negotiations will then be di­ two big companies scheduled for ABs on the beach, it seems that show three years discharges to Sheppard. The feeling of the rected at the Unions contracted three to seven ships for pay­ most of them have blue tickets get your present ticket and it is membership here is that this tug and inland boat companies, and, since the Coast Guard has stamped "good for the duration contract will set a pattern for the committee said. The same offs and sign ons. While the payoffs were good, started to enforce the directive of the war and six months the industry. type of contract wrested from nevertheless Negotiations witli the Water­ the larger operators will be ' the sign ons were just. the op­ that two-thirds of the ABs must thereafter," you posite. The crews refused to have green tickets, the men with have to get it changed for an man Steamship Corporation are sought throughout the industry, it a unlimited ticket. sign on until all repairs were blue tickets are finding still proceeding favorably. according to the committee. (Continued from Page U claims that had no foundation in fact. When the operators intentions became clear, the SIU decided tp take further action to sup­ port its contract demands. The Negotiating Committee, com­ prised of Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Assistant SecretaryTreasurers Robert Mathews and J. P. Shuler, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Charles Raymond met with other Union officials and several delegates from ships lying in New York harbor at the time and discussed the entire is­ sue. The possibility of the operators building a legal case drew the heaviest attention from the group. The prevailing opinion was that, if the Union did not take immediate and drastic ac­ tion, it might find itself stymied by legal restraints similar to the "cease and desist" injunctions crippling other maritime unions. The Union group held that the SIU must take the initiative by Seafarers Once Again Shows The Way To NMU: Carran Cries For 'Parity' With A&G Wage Scale » I -- - Mobile Reports Shipping Shows Noticeahie Improvement �T WE SEAFARERS L O G Page Four ^ Galveston Sees Good Shipping Sammy Stein Returns To Friday. Augutl 20r 1948 PR Strike End Booms Shipping Seafarers will be rooting hard for a doughty little scrapper by I • By SAL COLLS the name of Sammy Stein when GALVESTON — There are he squares off against his op­ SAN JUAN—Shipping was re­ some encouraging prospects that ponent at Croke Arena Monday sumed with a bang as the In­ seem to indicate * an improve­ night, August 30. ternational Longshoremen's As­ ment in the shipping picture for sociation strike ended in victory Stein, who is better known to this port in the near future. Of for our AFL Brothers. It was so his many SIU friends and ship­ €X)urse, it's the sign ons and not good that all hands waiting for mates as Sammy Weinstein, will the signs that count, but one jobs were shipped right away. be donning the leather mitts pro­ leads to the other. Meanwhile, The' SS Ponce paid off here fessionally for the first time shipping is fair here. during the past week. There since he left the ring to go to Obviously, the most widely were a few beefs aboard, but discussed matter at the moment sea as a member of the Sailors they were ironed out satisfac­ Union of the Pacific in 1938. He is the new two-year agreement torily after a session between the signed with the Mississippi Ship­ returns as a featherweight. Skipper, company officials, the Although his opponent on the ping Company. This new contract Delegates and the Agent. is outstanding because it seems card has not yet been named, In the interests of the crew's to have concentrated on the most Sammy says he isn't concerned. welfare we found it necessary to He's confident of victory, no mat­ important thing facing seamen remove three performers from ter who provides the opposition. today—^job security. the vessel. Despite the layoff, he declares Aside from wage increases, the Cuba Distilling's two ships, question of jobs is almost fore­ he's in better shape than he was the Catahoula and the Carabullci most in the minds of men sailing. at any time as an amateur ban­ were in here during the past And the new contract has taken tamweight champ back in 1937. week and both were contacted. that into account. A hearty vote AMATEUR CHAMP Crew's of both ships cooperated, of thanks is due Bull Sheppard Never a religious trainer with the Union in fine fashion. and the New Orleans sub-Nego­ in those days, Sammy neverthe­ All unorganized ships that hit tiating Committee for the fine less was king of the Kings this port were also contacted. job they have done. As in the previous week, the County (Brooklyn) 118 poimd "rhe, new contract with Missis­ local scene has been very quiet. simon pures. Although he was sippi .stirred up a lot of con­ Sammy Stein assumes a familiar ring pose. The summer has taken its toll, I barely out of short pants in versation down here. The wage guess. But everything will be 1937, he smashed his way fight game around these parts. worked closely with the SIU- increases, of coiurse, were wellOne of Stein's latest seagoing SUP during that major beef. humming again when the brisk through to the runnei>up posi­ received but the two-year fea­ tion in the AU-American cham­ jobs was skippering the SS. Ste­ A very large crew of Seafarers ture and the guaranteed man­ weather sets in. If you were on the beach in pionships, held that year in New phen Leacock, a South Atlantic will be on hand at the arena ning scales, along with the ad­ Galveston this week, you prob­ York's famed old Hippodrome. Steamship Company vessel. Sam­ when Sammy sets out to make justments made to increase the ably ran into the following He holds a silver belt from that my was Master of that ship from his first crack at a new job a number of ships and jobs vmder Jan. 28 to'Oct. 11, 1947. Letters clean payoff. Brothers; L. Gardiner, A. Walk­ tournament. our banner, came in for much The onetime SUP Deck Gang came to the SEAFARERS LOG Tickets for the tussle are on "avorable comment. er, W. Zieler, Buddy Jordan, W. man, who also sailed as a Mate during that time from SIU mem­ sale on, the Sixth floor of the Reagan and F. Pence. The San Juan AFL Port Coun­ And that about completes the and Skipper, is tackling his re­ bers hailing Sammy as "one SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New cil is now operating in full Texas roundup for the moment. sumed boxing career mighty swell guy and a pleasure to sail York. Better buy one before swing. Yours truly is serving as seriously, however. He says he's with." they're sold out. president of the recently-formed living clean, doesn't drink or The seafaring featherweight is Croke Park Arena is at 240th Council. smoke and is following bis treiin- mighty proud of the fact that Street and Broadway, New York We were kept pretty busy during instructions to the letter. he took an active part in all City and can be reached by 7th , ng the ILA strike getting men Sammy is boxing under the waterfront beefs since he's been Avenue-Broadway subway. Get i;o take jobs left vacant by helm of the wily A1 Weill, an going to sea. In 1946, he was off at 242nd Street Station. Brothers who, rather than sit it oldtime manager whose name is a member of the strike strategy Opening bell sounds at 8:30 P.M., out indefinitely, paid off and flew By A. S. CARDULLO practically synonmous with the committee of the MM&P and Monday night, August 30. jack to the States to take their SAN FRANCISCO—The doors chances on shipping there. of our new A&G Hall at 85 The men here are still talking Third Street are open for busi­ about the possibility of a new ness, but there is still plenty of Hall for this branch. We just set work to be done before the Jeremiah C. Sheehan, known up a new literature rack in the place measures up to what we've to his shipmates as Neil, died Hall, whereby all hands can very ' planned. in Santos, Brazil on July 13. easily obtain copies of Union As soon as our new quarters By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ Brother Sheehan had contracted publications. are ship-shape, we'll send some pneumonia in Buenos Aires and BALTIMORE—Shipping hit a pictures to the LOG—and we're new low in this port during the was hospitalized ashore when hoping it will be very soon. past seven days, just as we pre­ his ship, the Del Norte, 'arrived Everjmne here in Frisco has dicted it would in our last re­ in Santos. been busier than the proverbial At his bedside when death Because of the space re-' port. one-armed paper-hanger, trying came were several SIU members quired for the publication of The unpleasant truth is that to get everything ship-shape as of the Del Norte crew, among the complete contract in this we paid off one ship and no quickly as possible. them Bill Kaiser, Osmond Mcissue, several regular fea­ more. That was an Isthmian NOT BAD Machon and Blackie Bankston. tures do not appear. The scow, the SS Steel Worker. Brother Sheehan, Second Shipping, meanwhile, hasn't series of articles by the Port At the same time, we signed Steward on the Del Norte, was Agents dealing with mat­ been too bad. In the three days on two Bull vessels, the SS Edith ters of interest to the mem­ since we've been at our new ad­ and Mae, and the SS Charles 42 years old at the time of his dress, we'v^ shipped 47 men, Nordhoff, Alcoa — after the re­ death. He had been a member bership will be resumed in mostly in the Black Gang and pairs were made. There wasn't of the Union since 1942, when the next issue, as will the cartoon strip "Seafare" and Stewards Department, although even an Ore Line scow to hold he joined in New Orleans. He held Book No. 22240. the other usual features. The the Deck Department got its us up. Well liked by his crewmates, Membership section will sdso share, too. But that is the way things go. he was known throughout the be back to full size. We crewed up the Governor NEIL SHEEHAN One week is good and the next Gulf Area as a good Union man Comer, Waterman, and the "Miss Until the contract is and shipmate. hers to be turned dfer to his America", another Waterman week things are shot to hell. printed in the usual format, Money was collected for a widow. job, which is shifting to Everett, There was nothing very seri­ it is suggested that mem­ Wash. The initials of the man ous in the way <of beefs. But floral wreath before the Del Brother Sheehan was born in bers keep the Agreement who shipped as Steward on the there was one on the Steel Norte left Santos and on the re­ Massachusetts and made his section in this issue for shift are Frenchy Michelet, as Maker concerning overtime for turn trip to New Orleans over home in New Orleans with his reference. Oilers taking temperatures in $1,000 was given by crewmem- wife. in F. M. " The only business we expect the holds. The crew played this one right. next week is a few in transit jobs, but you can never tell They didn't .say a word during when something will sneak in the trip, but they did keep track for a payoff. They'll do it every of the hours. When they paid off, the Patrol­ BY JOE ALGINA time. shipping when the first cold Right now we're handling the The honor of being the finst man got the money for the Oilers NEW YORK—Shipping in this winds come blo.wing down from usual number of ships in port. man to be shipped out of this —^because the Isthmian agree­ port is pretty much the same the north. This week's good payoffs were new A&G Frisco Hall goes to ment says that the Black Gang way it has been for the past Then all the people in this the Steel Recorder and Steel Charles Covilie Harris, who went gets overtime for working out­ month or so, both good and bad area will start checking their Scientist, Isthmian; the Loyola to the SS Oberlin Victory as side the Engine Room. So Isth­ good if you're a rated book­ oil tanks and put in their orders Victory, Waterman, in port from mian learned again. man, and bad if you hold a to "fill 'er up." Tankers will the intercoastal run. Waterman an OS replacement. All we can say is that anybody permit. The first complete crew ship­ then start lugging the oil along also sent us the Topa Topa and ped from the Hall was the gang hinking. of heading for Baltimore At the moment it looks like it the coast, and jobs will come up James Jackson. that signed on the Governor right now would be wiser to stay will continue that way for the on the Iraard.' That's what we The Evangeline was in port Cdmer. We'll have more about away—iinless he's got money next few weeks. We believe hope it will be, anyway. for a clean payoff, too. She's in there will be an upswing in That's in the future, however. good shape with a good crew these lads when the ship sails. enough to stay a while. By KEITH ALSOP Frisco Branch Shapes Up Hall Shippiug Slumps In Baltimore Neil Sheehan Dies In Santos Back Next Week New York ShippingHoids To Steady Course �c z'?, •• 't-''''- Friday/ August 20. M48 TxH E S Eiyt F A R E.R S LOG Page FiV» AGREEMENT Between Seafarers International Union Of North America — And — Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. A. H. Bull Steamship Company Baltimore Insular Line, Inc. South Atlantic Steamship Line Seas Shipping Company, Inc. Seatrain* Lines, Inc. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. Smith & Johnson Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. « This agreement is entered into this 17th day of August, 1948, by and between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, hereinafter refeiTed to as the Union, and the undersigned company, and any of its subsidiary com­ panies which may be formed to operate ships in the off-shore, coastwise^ or intercoastal trade, hereinafter referred to as the Company and remains in "effect until September 30, 1950, and shall continue for two year periods thereafter, unless either party hereto shall give written notice to the other of its desire to amend or terminate same, which notice shall be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. After such notice has been given, specific proposals must then be submitted within ten (10) days and negotiations commenced at a time which is mutually agreed upon. If, during the sixty (60) day period, the parties fail to agree with reference to such proposals, the parties may, by mutual consent, extend this agree­ ment for a specific period beyond such expiration date for the continuance of negotiations. Application by either party to open negotiations for changes in the wage scale or any monetary matters any time during the life of this agreement shall not be deemed cause for termination of this agreement. Monetary matters for the purpose" of this section shall be the following: Overtime, Standby Rate, Longshore Rate, Tank Clean­ ing Rate, Explosives Handling Rate, Extra Meals Rate, Subsistence and Room Allowance, ARTICLE I Employment Section 1. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and Where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the be-st qualified employees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Un­ licensed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. Section 2. If for any reason the Union does not furnish the Company, as provided in Section 1, with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining representative of all members of the Unlicensed Personnel. It is specifically understood and agreed that membership in the Union rshall not be a condition of employment of any member of . the Unlicensed Personnel, furnished or obtained in '.the manners specified in this agreement. It is further agreed that there shall be no discrimination against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel because of non-membei'ship or membership in the Union. Section 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactoiy or unsuit­ able for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel, who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel as being discriminatory such actions by the Company shall be dealt with under the grievance pi'ocedure, and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a Union member, said member shall be re-examined by a Public Health physician and his decision shall be binding. Section 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities. Section 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, cadets, pursers and livestock tenders. Section 7. The Union shall have the right, upon written notification to the Company showing proper reasons for such action, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article I. Upon receipt of such notification by the Company, the parties to this agreement shall meet within 7 days for negotiations on this issue. ARTICLE II General Rules Section !. Passes. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purpose of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this agreement. • Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shall not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no exti'a compensation.) Section 2. Port Committee. For the adjustment of any grievances arising in connection with performance of this agreement which cannot be satisfactorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be established a Port Committee at the port where articles are terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the Port Committee to meet within twenty-four (24) hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree on the selection of an impartial arbitrator then a judge of the district Fedwal Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party whom the ai'bitrator rules against in the decision. Section 3. Stoppage of Work. There shall be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppage of work while the pro­ visions of this agreement are in effect. Section 4. Emergency Duties and Drills. Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime. Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emergency drills shall be held on weekdays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and -4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after drill is over all hand.s shall .secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills. Section 5. Ships Chartered by Company. This agree­ ment is binding with respect to American Flag Freight ships chartered by the Company (if charterer furnishes crew.) Section 6. Safe Working Conditions. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equipment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe conditions in applying this section. Se^ion 7. Securing Vessel for Sea. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. Vessels sailing in the daytime must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits. In the event the vessel is not safely secured before reaching the harbor limits, the vessel shall proceed to a safe an­ chorage and be secured before proceeding to sea. Vessels sailing after dark shall be safely secured be­ fore leaving the dock or may proceed to a safe anehorage to secure vessel before proceeding to sea. When lights can be maintained on the after deck, gear and hatches may be secured on this deck enroute to anchorage. Secfion 8. Sailing Board Time, (a) The sailing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when the vessel s stay in port is twelve (12) hours or less. When the stay exceeds twelve (12) hours the sailing time .shall be posted eight (8) hours prior to .scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ night and 8 a.m. sailing time shall be posted not later than 5:30 p.m. (b) All members of the unlicensed personnel shall be aboard the vessel and ready for sea at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any member of the unlicensed personnel fails to com­ ply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original member reports after the Company has called for a replacement the man sent by the Union as sUch replacement shall receive two (2) daj's' pay, which two (2) days' pay shall be paid by the member who was late in reporting for duty. (c) If the vessel's departm-e is delayed and the delay is due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shaU immediately be posted on theioard and if such delay exceeds two (2) hours the watch below may" be dismissed and shall receive two (2) hours' overtime for such reporting. \ (d) In the event, after cargo is aboard or dis"- -• �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG charged and ship is ready to proceed, the full com­ be paid at the regular overtime rate and the watch be­ plement of unlicensed personnel is not on board, no low shall be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half. overtime shall be paid. Section 19. Holidays. The Company agrees to rec­ (e) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply ognize the following as hoKdays: when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day as rain, fog, or any other condition beyond the 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day vessel's control. 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day Section 9. Ship's Delegate. One man in each de­ 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day partment on each vessel shall act as delegate for 5. Lincoln's Birthday such department. Such delegates are privileged to In the event V. E. or V.J. Days are observed as present to their superior officers, on behalf of the National Holidays, they shall be included in the list. members in their department, facts and opinions Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Holidays, while concerning any matter wherein adjustment or im­ at sea shall be considered holidays for the unlicensed provement is thought proper. personnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform Any matter so presented which is not adjusted only the routine duties necessary, for the safe naviga­ satisfactorily to all concerned shall be referred to the tion of the vessel on these days. Union officials and Company officials upon vessel's Overtime pay shall be paid for all work performed arrival in the first U.S.A. port where the Union eind the Company have officials for adjustment as pro­ by the unlicensed personnel on any of the nine holi­ days described in this agreement at sea or in port. vided under Article II, Section 2, of this agreement. In the event any of the above-named holidays fall Section 10. Aulhori^ of Master and Obedience of Crew. Nothing in this agreement is intended to, and on Sunday while in port or at sea, the Monday follow­ shall not be construed to limit in any way the auth­ ing shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that ority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the is a recognized holiday for the longshoremen in obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. order. Section 20. Port Time., For the purpose of applying Section 11. In Case Vessel Runs Aground. In the event the vessel runs aground, this agreement shall port overtime provisions of this agreement, "port time" be lived up to regardless of whether the Company or or the words "in port" shall be defined to mean the the Insurance Company is paying the wages and following: Commencement of Port Time: overtime. (a) From the time a vessel is properly secured to Section 12. (a) Medical Relief. Full medical at­ tention as required by law shall be given to all un­ a dock, buoy, or dolphins for the purpose of licensed personnel. Except where such is assumed by loading and/or discharging cargo, ballast, pas­ the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, sengers or mail; imdergoing repairs; taking on medic^ attention shall be furnished by the Company fuel, water or stores; fumigation; lay-up; await­ ing orders or bei-th. at the expense of the Company. (b) Penicillin. The Company agrees, when stocking (b) From the time the vesselI is properly moored or m^cine chests, to include penicillin which shall be anchored for the purpose of: loading {and/or dis­ furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. charging cargo, ballast, passengers, or mail; The rules of the UJS. Public Health Service shall be undergoing repairs; taking on fuel, water, or observed with respect to dosage and administration. stores; fumigation; lay-uP; awaiting orders or berth. Section 13. Retiim to Port of Engagement. In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost (c) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to or laid up, the crew shall be given transportation back vessels entering a port and anchoring for the to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and sole purpose of avoiding inclement weather. wages, as per Article II, Section 14, of this agreement. (d) Port time shall not commence until the vessel When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard has shifted from quarantine anchorage to a berth the vess^ room and meal allowance will be paid as or other anchorage for the purposes as provided prescribed in Article H, Section 36, until crew is for in sub-sections (a) and (b) of this section. furnished repatriation by train, plane or vessel. (e) Vessels lying at the same anchorage after obtain­ In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the ing quarantine clearance shall be considered crew shall be i-ecompensed for the loss of clothing not awaiting berth and port overtime provisions to exceed tlnee hundied ($300) dollars and to be shall apply except in cases where vessel cannot repatriated to the port of engagement with subsist­ move due to weather conditions. ence, room and wages, as per Section 14 of this (f) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to article. vessels _ mooring or anchoring for sole purpose Section 14. Traveling. Members of the Union, when of awaiting transit of canals such as the Panama transported by the Company during the course of Canal. their employment, shaU be provided with first-cl^ (g) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to transportation by rail; when travel at night is in­ vessels mooring or anchoring for sole purpose of volve, a lower berth shall be provided or the cash landing sick or injured persons. equivalent thereof, and with subsistence at the rate However, a vessel taking on fresh fruits, vegetables, of $4.25 per day in addition to their regular monthly wages. When traveling by ship is involved, men shall or milk while transiting the canal shall not be con­ be provided with second-class transportation or the sidered to be in port under subsection (b) of this Section. cash equivalent thereof. .Termination of Port Time: Section 15. War Zone. In case any vessel of the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the proxi­ (h) Port time shall terminate when the first ahead mity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hos­ or astern bell is rung the day the vessel leaves tilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the part the harbor limits, however, this paragraph shall of the Union for the opening of negotiations for added cases where the vessel is being remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurance, shall in no shifted as provided for in Article II, Section 21. way be deemed cause for the termination of this _ Section 21. Shifting Ship. After the vessels arrive agreement. m port as outlined in Article II, Section 20, any subseSection 16. Customary Duties. Members of all de­ inland waters, bays, rivers, and sounds partments shall perform the necessary and customary shall be regarded as shifting ship and overtime paid duties of that department. Each member of aU de­ for men on duty while such moves are performed on partments shall perform only the recognized and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 p.m. until customary duties of his particular rating. 8 a.m._weekday.s with the following exceptions: Section 17. Explosives. On vessels carrying explo­ Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa. sives in fifty (50) ton lots or over, as permitted by • Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa. law, the Company agrees to pay each crew member Montreal to Quebec or vice versa. of the imlicensed personnel in addition to" their regu­ All moves from American ports to Britishlar monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages while Columbia ports or vice versa. such cargo is on board the vessel or is being loaded Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa. or discharged. When the unlicensed personnel is re­ Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or quired to work explosives, at. any time, they shall points above or vice versa. be paid for such work in addition to their regular Boston to New York or vice versa. monthly wages at the rate of $5.00 per hour. New Orl^ns to Baton Rouge or vice versa. Moves fmm Baltimore through the Chesapeake and For the purpose of this agreement, explosives shall Delaware Canal to Wilmington, Camden, or Philadelconsist of the following items: phia or vice versa, shall be considered a move of the Black Powder ' Nitro-Glycerine 1,1?, S P-'"- and before 8 a.m. or Blasting Caps ' T.N.T. Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, shall be paid for at Detonating Caps Poison Gases the overtime rate. Loaded Bombs Loaded Shells of one Dynamite pound or over, but not When men are hired by small arms ammunition the Company for standby work in port by the day and board and lodging are not furnished to them on the Section 18. Penalty Cargoes. When members of ^ip, they shall be paid at the rate of $1,537 per hour. tlie unlicensed personnel are required to clean holds in which penalty cargo has been carried, they shall Their regular hours of work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 \ P "® P-'"- Monday through be paid for such work in addition to their regular K", u performed by them outside their wages, at the rate of straight overtime for the watch shall be paid for at the rate of on deck and overtime and one-half for the watch W to perform standby work below. shall perform any work that shaU be assigned to them IN BULK by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject Bones Caustic Soda forth in this agreement unless Green Hides Soda Ash oil stooni in the boilers or ^oohes. When standby work in any particular Manure Creosoted Lumber depmtment is to be performed, an effort shall be made IN BAGS OR BULK i??®" ^^th ratings in such department if they Bone Meal Greave Cakes are available and are competent to perform such work. Chloride of Lime Saltcake u standby work that reports Lampblack or Super Phosphate hmfr^ w^riT® ^ be guaranteed not less than four Carbonblack Cyanide and shall be paid in accordance with the Sulphur Cement rates of pay outlined in this section. Copra (3000 tons) Gasoline carried in any manner ^!®n9sbore Work by Crow. In those longshoremen available, On vessels carrying penalty cargo in bulk in lots A crew may be required to do longshore of one thousand tons or over, unless otherwise speci­ SJ inches for the purpose of handling fied, the Con^any agrees to pay. the members of the performed they shall be paid unlicensed personnel in addition to the regular month­ ?n regular monthly wages, one dollar ly wages 10% of such wages from the time the load­ i?,.f P®"^ hour for their watch ing of the penalty cargo is started until penalty cargo ^ .1 doUars and thirty-eight and one-half is completely discharged. cents ($2.38%) per hour for the watch below. When members of the. imlicensed personnel' are re­ P";»-,.and before 8 a.m. and On Saturdays. quired to clean.. holds where - lead , concentrates, coal or coke, have been carried, the watch on deck sha)l raoxf. August 20, 1948 This section shall not be construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. Section 24. Working Ballast. Whenever membci"s of the crew may be required to discharge ballast other than water ballast, out of holds or handle or discharge ballast on deck, the watch on deck shall receive their straight overtime rate for such work. The watch be­ low shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate for such work. Day men shall receive their straight overtime rate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon and 1 p.m. P*™' 5 P-i"- arid before 8-a.m., day men shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate. If watches are broken, day men's scale applies to the ®"^if®.®^®^' .When sand ballast is washed off decks with hose, the watch on deck shall receive their straight overtime rate for such work. The watch below shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate for such work. . Division of Wages of Absent Members. (a) When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed Without the full complement as required by vessel's certificate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such payments. (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing ntwn who a^e injured or sick they shall receive the diff®rential in pay and overtime for watches stood on the first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. (c) When men standing sea watches *are promoted f9r the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) But in no event shall any member of the un­ licensed personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. Section 26. Overtime Rate. The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving less than $235.73 per ^ $1,125 per hour. All ratings receiving more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.41 per hour. Section 27. Computation of Overtime. When over­ time worked is less than one (1) hour, overtime for one (1) • full hour shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds one (1) hour, the overtime work perfoi-med shall be paid for in one-half (%) hour periods, and fractional part of such period shall count as one-half (%) hour. S^ion 28. Commencement of Overtime. Overtime ,, employee shall be called to report for work outside of his regular schedme, provided such member repoits for duty within fifteen (15) minutes. Otherwise, overtime shall com­ mence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the em­ ployee IS released. S^on 29. Checking Overtime. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each employee who has worked overtime a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all /disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unles.s such claim is presented L ®®'^ department within seventy-two (72) hours after completion of the work. When work has l^en performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed. Section 30. Continuous ' Overtime. When working overtime and crew is knocked off for two (2) hours or less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time flowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in this clause. Section 31. Payment of Overtime. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the signing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the ' Company beyond twenty-four (24) hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall be' paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. Periods. When members of the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Personnel are required to ti^n to on overtime between midnight and 8 A.M. thfy shall be entitled to a rest period of one hour lor each hour worked between midnight and 8 A.M., such rest periods to start at 8 A.M. the same day if ship is under port working rules and sea watches have not been set. Such rest periods shall be in ad­ dition to cash overtime allowed for such work. If rest period is not given, men shall be entitled to additional overtime at the regular overtime rate, in lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men turn­ ing to on overtime at 6 A.M. or after. Section 33. Work Performed by Other Than Mem­ bers of the Unlicensed Personnel. Any work per­ formed by cadets, workaways, passengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the unlicensed personnel that is routine work of the unlicen.sed personnel, shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment to be divided among the unlicensed personnel ordinarily required to perform such work. Section 34. Carrying of Cadets, etc. in Lieu of Crew. No Cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. Section 35. Launch Service. When a ship is an­ chored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purposes outlined in Article II, Section 20, each member of the unlicensed personnel while on his watch blow shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every 24 hours. In Port where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the company agrees" to i^imburse either the crew member or the owner df the boat up to $2.00 per round trip per man carried once each 24 hours; . 80(diOtt 38. Iloom and Mc>&} Allowance. When board IS not furnished imlicensed members of the creW they shall receive a meal allowance of $1.05 for �Fri(lay, Augusi 20, 1048 breakfast, $1.05. for dinner and $1.05 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be al­ lowed $3.00 per night. Application by the Union to open negotiations for increased meal and lodging, allowances due to increased living costs at any period during the life of this agreement, such application shall not be deemed cause for termination of this agreement. Section 37. Meal Hours—Relieving For Meals. The meal hours for the unlicensed personnel employed in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be as follows: "Breaikfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a) At sea the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a^m; and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon. (c) These hours may be varied, but such varia­ tion shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one unbroken hour is not given, the man involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m. a full hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m. overtime shall continue straight through until breakfast is served. (e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are working on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one unbroken meal hour. If one unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall re­ ceive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime work­ ed during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times at sea or in port to men on day work. ^ Section 38. Fresh Provisions. Adequate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the unlicensed per­ sonnel. Fresh milk, fruit and vegetables wiU be fur­ nished at every port touched where available, and if supply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until the next port or to last until the food would ordi­ narily, with good care, spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all U.S. Ports when available. Section 39; Midnight Lunch. If crew works con­ tinuous overtime until midnight, men shall be pro­ vided with hot lunch at midnight, one hour to be allowed for such meal, if the work continues. If this full hour is not allowed, an additional hour overtime shall be paid. If the crew works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and lunch shall be provided. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed and be included in overtime if work continues. If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and lunch shall be provided. If crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed and be included in overtime if work continues. Section 40. Coffee Time, (a) All hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When crew is called to work overtime, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready at the time of callmg, and allowed during fifteen minutes of readiness period. Section 41. Crew Equipment. The following items shall be supplied the imlicensed personnel employed on board the vessels of the Company: 1. A suitable number of blankets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, one white pillow slip, which shall be changed weekly, except that in the tropics pillow slips shall be changed twice weekly. 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. 4. One cake of Lux, Lifebuoy, or Palmolive soap with each towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be fur­ nished but hair straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. 7. All dishes provided for the use of the unlicensed personnel shall be of crockery. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the unlicensed personnel at all times. 10. Cots shall be supplied to the crew while in the tropics, except on the new type passenger vessels. Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen .shall be held accountable for same. When linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for washing their own linen. Crew shall turn in soiled linen before receiving new issue of linen. Section 42. Uniforms. In the event a man is re.quired to wear a uniform, other than provided for in Article V, Section 24, he shall fm*nish his own uniform and shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for same. Section 43. Mess Room. Each vessel shall be fur­ nished with a messroom for the accommodation of the crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors arising from the vessel's engine room, firoroom, hold and toilet. Section 44. Electric Refrigerator. An electric refrig­ erator shall be furnished for the use of unlicensed crew on each vessel. The location of this refrigerator shall be as may be determined by the Company. Should the refrigerator break- down or go out of commission it is understood and agreed that the Company will not be expected to make repairs until the vessel arrives in a port where the manufacturer has a service represen­ tative available. ' Section 45. Crew's Quarters. All quarters assigned for the use of the unlicensed personnel are to be kept THE SEAFARERS LOG free from vermin inscrfar as possible. This is to be accomplished through the use of extermination facilities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quarters every six months with gas. Room allowance as provided-in Section 36 shall be allowed when vessel is in port and: 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. 2. When hot water is not available in crew's wash­ rooms for a period of twelve (12) or more conse­ cutive hours. 3. When the crew's quarters have been painted and paint is not absolutely dry and other suitable quarters are not 'furnished aboard. 4. At all times when vessel is on diydock overnight. 5. When linen is not issued upon man's request prior to 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. 6. When vessel is bemg fumigated and not cleared before 9 p.m. Men standing midnight to 8 a.m. watch shall be entitled to room allowance in any event. Section 46. Ventilation. All quarters assigned to the unlicensed personnel and all messrooms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. Section 47. Washrooms. Adequate washrooms and lavatories shall be made available for the unlicensed personnel of each division, washrooms to be equipped with a sufficient number of shower baths which .shall be adequately equipped with hot and cold fresh watei*. Section 48. Lockers. A sufficient number of lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall have one locker of full length whenever space permits, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and personal effects. Section 49. Copies of Agreements to be Furnished. Copies of this agreement shall be furnished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, who in turn shall supply each departmental delegate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. Section 50. Jury Toilets. When and wherever neces­ sary for sanitary reason, jury toilets shall be rigged on the poop-deck. Section-51; Money Draws in Foreign Ports. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in U. S. Currency, or equivalent at official rate of exchange where the issuance of U. S. Currency conflicts with existing laws. Section 52. Calendar Day. For the purpose of this agreement, the- calendar day shall be from midnight to midnight. Section 53. Manning Scale. It is agreed and under­ stood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessels shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and the Company. It is agreed that this section applies to the Deck and Engine Departments. The Stewai'ds Department will be manned for the life of this con­ tract in accordance with manning scales in Article V. This section also does not apply to ships that are not on articles, or to ratings that might be carried for a particular purpose, as for example: Reefer Engineers, etc. Section 54. Vacation. For the first year of con­ tinuous service on the vessels of the Company, com­ mencing July 31, 1947, every unlicensed member of the crew shall receive a vacation of seven' (7) consecu­ tive days with full pay, and each subsequent year of continuous service a vacation of fourteen (14) consetive days with fuU pay. Such vacation shall be cumulative to the extent mutually agreed upon and shaU be allowed at such time as may be convenient to the operating necessities of the sei-vice. No cash allowance in lieu of vacations shall be made. If, after six months of continuous service, employ­ ment is terminated through no fault of the employee, he shall be entitled to such vacation as has been accrued on the basis of one-twelfth of the annual period per month. Continuous service shall not be deemed to be broken by leaves of absence on account of illness, accident, vacations, lay-offs for lack of work or leaves of absence granted iii" writing for yalid reasons from the service of the Company, provided, however, that no vacation shall accrue during such periods of absence. If employment is terminated for any reason within less than six months continuous service, no vacation time will be allowed. Section 55. Transportation and Paying Off Pro­ cedure. 1. (a) Vessels in the Bauxite trade or on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one voyage only for a term of time not exceeding nine (9) calendar months. Vessels in the Far East trade shall be signed on as herein stated except the term of time may be twelve (12) calendar months. (b) It is also agreed that the articles shall terminate at the final port of discharge in the Continental United States of America. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the Con­ tinental United States in which is located 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 the seamen's option, cash equival­ ent of the actual cost of first-cla^ rail transportation shall be paid. If the vessel departs from the final port of discharge to return to the area wherein is located the port of engagement within ten (10) days after arrival, the above shall not apply. For the pui-pose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into four areas—the Pacific Coast area,the Atlantic Coast area North of Cape Hatteras, the Atlantic Coast area South of Cape Hatteras, and the Gulf Coast area. It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in ballast to the Continental United States,articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage description set forth in the articles, except that when the arrival at the first port is for the pui-pose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than seven (7) days duration, articles' shall continue until the vessel can proceed to. another Continental United States port. It is further agreed that if within thirty (30) days Page Seven of signing clear of the articles a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation in cash, presents himself in the Company's or Agent's office at the port of engagement, he shall be paid an amount equal to wages and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to travel frofn port of sign­ ing off back to the port of engagement. 2. (a) Vessels making a voyage, or voyages to Bermuda, Mexico, West Indies, including Cuba, Can­ ada, Newfoundland and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports, shall be signed on for one or more continuous voyages on the above described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. (b) When a vessel is on Domestic articles or Har­ bor payroll prior to proceeding on a Foreign voyage' a member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the Foreign voyage, unless the Company terminates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally ter­ minated is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States in which is located 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. If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge to return to the area wherein is located the port of engagement within ten (10) days after arrival, the above shall not apply. For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into four areas, the Pacific Coast area, the Atlantic Coast area North of Cape Hatteras, the Atlantic Coast area South ofCape Hatteras, and the Gulf Coast area. It is further agreed that if within thirty (30) days of signing clear of the articles, a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation in cash, presents himself in the Company's or Agent's office at the port of engagement, he shall be paid an amount equal to wages and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to travel from port of sigh­ ing off back to the port of engagement. It is also agreed that the transportation provisions contained herein shall not apply until the articles are finally terminated. Any member of the unlicensed personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Contin­ ental United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty-four(24) hours' notice to the Master, prior to the sched­ uled sailing of the vessel. In like manner, the Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the unlicensed personnel upon twenty-four (24) hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be applicable. If the Master ex­ ercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall be applicable. However, a member may be discharged in Puerto Rico for just cause and shall not be en­ titled to transportation. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in ac­ cordance with grievance procedure. (d) On GAA vessels when a seaman accepts the cash^ equivalent of first-class railroad transportation," the railroad tax shall not be included. Operations Regulations 55 and 72 of the W.S.A. shall apply on: GAA vessels. ARTICLE III Deck Department WAGES Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the monthly rates of pay of Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department when the respective ratings are carried shall be as follows: Monthly Rate Rating Of Pay Bosun $285.44 "Carpenter 255.04 A.B. Maintenance 234.34 Quartermaster 222.51 Able Seaman 222.51 Ordinary Seaman 189.97 . ""When the Carpenter is required to fuimish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per month in addition to his basic wage per month. Section 2. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. "When the vessel sails before noon watches snail Pe set when • all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. Section 3. Breaking Watches and Work in Port. (a) In all ports watches shall be broken except in those ports where stay of vessel will not exceed twenty-four (24) hours, then watches shall run con­ secutively. Any work performed on watch below shall be overtime. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a com­ plete watch. This shall not apply to men required for gangway watch. "When such arrival occurs on Sunday, overtime shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. (b) In port when sea watches are broken, the hours of labor shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate for the respective ratings. (c) In all ports when watches are broken a gang­ way watch shall be maintained at all times. A sauor shall be assigned to maintain this watch and eight (8) hours shall constitute a watch. No ovei'time shall be paid for these watches on weekdays between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Overtime shall be paid �Page Eight watches stood from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Sailors standing gangway watches shall not be re­ quired to care for cargo lights without payment of overtime. Sailors standing gangway watches shall not be required to do any other work except raise or lower gangway, tend gangway lights, and man ropes. (d) In port all work on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Section 4. Work at Sea. Men Standing Sea Watches. (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime for Sunday and holiday watches and for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between midnight and midnight each day. No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is to be done after 5 P-m- and before 8 a.m. and on Saturday afternoons, without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays be­ tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning ttie wheelhouse, chart room, cleaning win­ dows and mopping out wheelhouse. fc) If a man standing regular watch at sea on Sundays or holidays for which he receives overtime is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, cleaning quarters as outlined in Article m. Section 17, and docking or undocking as outlined in Article III, Section 16, he shall be paid overtime in addition to the overtime that he receives for standing the regular sea watch on Sundays or holidays. (d) If a man standing sea watches on Sunday is required to do longshore work, tank cleamng or handling explosives during his watch, he shad not receive the regular overtime but he shall be paid the overtime rate as specified in this agreement for that type of work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Section 5. Division of Watches, (a) The sadprs while at sea shaU be divided into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the performance of ordinary work incident to the sailing and main­ tenance of the vessel. (b) Not less than three seamen shall constitute a complete sea watch at all times. When any of these three ratings are missing and the watch is not coinplete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is missing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work they shall be paid overtime for,work performed dming their watch below, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 4. Secliori 6. Day Workers, (a) The following ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, Car­ penter, Storekeeper, AB Maintenance. (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Satmday. Any work performed by day men outside of these horns shall be paid for at their regular overtime rate, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 4. (c) Working hours in port for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 pjn. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these horns or on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays to be paid for at their regular overtime rate. Section 7. Relieving Helmsman. No mate shall re­ lieve the helmsman except in an emergency. Sougeeing, chipping, painting, etc., shall not be considered an emergency. Section 8. Unsafe Working Conditions. Working in holds into which cargo is being loaded or discharged jghnii be considered imsafe working conditions. (Men working or watching cargo shall not be included in this clause.) Section 9. Securing Cargo, (a) If cargo is not properly seemed before going to sea and the watch below is required to secure such cargo, they shaU be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half for such work performed. If the watch on deck is required to perform such work they shall be paid at the overtime rate. (b) Routine tightening up of cargo lashings and relashings of cargo which has come adrift shall not constitute overtime. Section 10. Call Back for Shifting Ship. When ves­ sel is in port and watches are broken and men are called back to work after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. or on Satmdays, Sundays, or holidays for the pmpose of shifting ship in inland waters, a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid for each call, except when meii are knocked off for a period of one (1) hom or less, in which case time shall be continuous. Section 11. Using Paint Spray Guns. When mem­ bers of the crew are required to use paint spray gims they shaU be paid at the regular overtime rate during straight tune horns and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate dming overtime homs. Section 12. Division of Overtime. All overtime shall be divided as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event the Boat­ swain shall be aUowed to make as many hours over­ time as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. If the Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck on Sundays or holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives addi­ tional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the - watch on deck, in lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is working alone, or with men on watch below only, on Sundays or holidays, he phfill receive the regular overtime rate prescribed. Section 13. Cleamng Bilges and Deck, (a) When members of the Deck Department are required to dean bilges or clean roseboxes wherein the residue of crain or organic fertilizer is present, the watch on deck ShaU be paid at the regular overtime rate, and the watch below shaU be paid at the rate of over­ time and one-haU. This is also to apply to bilges and decks that have been flooded with fuel oil. (b) When members of the crew are required to enter bilges that have contained animal, vegetable. THE SEAFARERS LOG petroleum oil or creosotes including bunkers or mo­ lasses, for the purpose of cleaning or makmg repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1J&9 per houi*. Section 14. Additional Work, (a) In aU ports, mem­ bers of the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over sides. (b) Overtime shaU be paid when sailors are re­ quired, either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint gaUey, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastles, lavatories and washrooms which are not used by the unhcensed Deck Department. This shall also apply to aU enclosed passageways with doors or bulkheads at both ends. Section 15. Going Ashore to Take Lines. The prac­ tice of putting sailors ashore on dock to handle lines when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines is avaUable and sailors are put on the dock to catch the lines or to let them go, the sailors actuaUy going on the dock are to receive $1.00 each in each case. This is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that particular moment. Section 16. Docking and Undocking. The watch on deck shall receive overtime for breaking out or stow­ ing away mooring lines, docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m, and on Saturday afternoons. AU hands, when available, shall be used to perform this work. Section 17. Cleaning Quarters. One Ordinary Sea­ man on duty shaU be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the unlicensed personnel of the Deck Depart­ ment. Two (2) hours shall be aUowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon daUy. Section 18. Handling Hatches, (a) When the sailors are used to remove hatches, strong backs, and tank tops for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessels, they shaU receive overtime as per Article II, Section 23, of the (jeneral Rules of this agreement. (b) No overtime to be paid to day men and watch on deck between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for covering up when no cargo is in the ship or taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cai'go operations. (c) This section shaU not be inte^reted to mean that the Deck Department shaU do this work, where it conflicts with the longshoremen and the longshoremen have contracts that they shaU do this. Section 19. Cleaning Steering Engine. When saUors are required to clean steering engine or steering engine bed, they shaU be paid overtime for such work per­ formed. However, saUors may be required to clean steering engine room and grease tiUer chains in their watch on deck during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. Section 20. Ships Stores, (a) SaUors may be re­ quired to handle deck stores both on the dock and on board ship during their regular hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours are defined to mean 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) When saUors are required to handle Stewards or Engine Room stores, both on dock and aboard the ship, they shaU be paid overtime at the regular over­ time rates during straight time hours and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate during overtime hours. (c) DaUy supplies of fresh provisions such as mUk, bread and vegetables shall be brought aboard by saUors when required to do so without payment of overtime. (d) Ship's officers shall determine the number of saUors to be used in handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shoregangs to handle ship's stores. Section 21. Topping or Lowering Booms, (a) When aU hatches are to be rigged or unrigged, aU hands avaUable are to be used in topping or lowering booms. If the booms of only one hatch are to be topped or lowered, not less than two fuU watches are to be used. (b) Hie watch on deck may stretch guys, topping lifts and generally make ready cargo gear for topping booms. (c) When booms are lowered and properly secured, the watch on deck may clear the deck and secure guys. (d) The watch on deck shaU perform this work without the payment of overtime during straight time hours. (e) All hands shall be used for docking and undock­ ing the vessel at aU times. (f) When members of the Deck Crew are required to spot booms for longshoremen, they shaU be com­ pensated at the longshore rate as contained in Section 23, Article II. Section 22. Handling Mail or Baggage. When saUors are required to handle mail or baggage, they shall receive the overtime rate provided in Article II, Sec­ tion 23, of this agreement. Section 23. Boatswain or Carpenter Standing Watch, (a) If the Boatswain or Carpenter are required to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. and aU watches stood between the hours of 12 noon Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday and from midnight to midnight on holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to their regular duties as boatswain or carpenter. In such cases, there shaU be no division of wage.s. (b) AB Maintenance may be required to replace any unlicensed member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing without payment of overtime, except on first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watch. Section 24. Carpenter's Work, (a) .Carpenters shaU paint, chip, or clean the windlass and sound bUges, fresh water and ballast tanks. Such soundings shall be taken daily. They shall shore-up cargo, and do customary carpenter's work aboard the vessel. (b) Carpenters shall be required to stand by the windlass when mooring or unmooring or anchoring or when necessary. (c) 1. The Boatswain shall stand by the windlass and shaU take soundings when no carpenter is carried. Friday, August 20. 1948 2. An AB Seaman may be required to relieve the Boatswain at the windlass during the Boatswain's regular working hours. (d) When soundings are taken after 5 p.m. and be­ fore 8 a.m. Saturday afternoon, Sundays, and holidays, overtime shall be paid for such work performed. (e) Only members of the unlicensed deck personnel shall be required to take soundings in the absence of Boatswain and Carpenter, except in an emergency. When this work is done after 5 p.m. and before 8 am. and on Saturday afternoons, Sundays or holidays, overtime shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. (f) When members of the Deck Department are required to do carpenter work they shall be paid at the rate of $1.06 per hour for watch on deck and $1.59 per hour-for watch below. Driving wedges, chipping, painting or cleaning windlass shall not be considered carpenter work on ships thai do not carry a ship's carpenter. Section 25. Cleanliness of Quarters. The unlicensed personnel of the Deck Department shall keep their respective living quarters clean and tidv at all times, however, this shall not be construed to mean the daily cleaning by the ordinary seaman each morning. Section 26. Dumping Garbage. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel, the watch on deck shall be paid at the regular overtime rate, and the watch below shall be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half. Section 27. Sea Watches in Port. When sea watches have been set or have not been broken, aU members of each respective watch shall be on duty and shall be paid overtime on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Section 28. Chain Locker. Able Seamen only shall be sent into the Chain Locker to stow chain. In the event the Chain Locker is located lower than one deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling system must be installed. System to consist of two way bell or buzzer or voice tube. This shall only apply when men are sent in the Chain Locker for the purpose of stowing chain. Section 29. Removing Soot from Smoke Stack. When members of the Deck Department are required to remove soot accumulated inside of the smoke stack, they shall receive overtime during regular working hours and time and one-half during overtime hours. Section 30. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the crew are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein they shall be paid straight overtime for straight time hours for such work; for such work between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, overtime and onehalf shall be paid. (b) When members of the crev/ are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes including bunkers or molasses, includ­ ing use of Butterworth System for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days or between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such work shall be $3.18 per hour. Three hours overtime at the rate of $1.59 per hour shall be paid for this work in addition to the overtime actually worked, however, this three hours' overtime shall be paid only once when tanks are being cleaned on consecutive working days. Section 31. Laying Dunnage for Cargo. When the crew are required to actually lay dunnage in prepara­ tion for cargo, they «haU be paid at the regular over­ time rate for the watch on deck and overtime and onehalf for the watch below. This does not mean handling of dunnage in order to clean holds or stacking dunnage or removing dunnage from holds, but only refers to actual flooring off with dunnage for cargo. When, crew is required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, except as outlined above, they shall be paid at the overtime rate for such work performed. Section 32. Tending Livestock. When livestock is carried, the sailors may be required to feed and clean up and otherwise tend the livestock. During stra^ht time hours they shall receive the regular overtime rate and overtinie and a half during overtime hours. ARTICLE IV Engine Department WAGES Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the monthly rates of pay of unlicensed personnel in the Engine Department when respective ratings are car­ ried shall be as follows: Monthly Rate Rating Of Pay Chief Electrician $360.93 2nd Electrician 321.22 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.—^Day 284.62 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.—^Watch 255.04 Plumber-Machinist 292.90 Deck Engineer 255.04 Engine Utility 255.04 Evaporator Maintenance 237.29 Oiler 222.51 Oiler-Diesel 243.51 Watertender 222.51 Fireman Water (FM-WT) 222.51 Fireman 210.68 Wiper 219.55 Ref. Eng. (when only 1 carried) 331.35 Ref. Eng. (when 3 carried) Chief 331.35 First Assistant 293.49 Second Assistant 271.01 Section 2. Arrivals and . Dejpartures — Saturdays. Upon vessel's arrival in port, as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 20, overtime shall begin �Friday. August 20, 1848 , ii When "finished with engine^' bell is rung. Upon vessel's departure for sea, overtime shall be paid up until first "ahead" or "astern" bell is rung. Section 3. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be get not later than noon on the day of departure, except When vessel sails before noon, in which event • sea watches shall be set not later than one hoiu: before scheduled departure. Sea watches for men standing "donkey watches" shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. Section 4. Breaking Watches. When a vessel is in port as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 20, and is scheduled to remain in port twenty-four hours or longer, sea watches shall be broken. When scheduled stay of vessel is less than twenty-four hours, sea watches shall be maintained. If sea watches are to be broken, they shall be broken when "finished with engine" bell is rung. Sea watches for men who are to stand "donkey watches" shall be broken at midnight on day of arrival where stay of vessel is to exceed twenty-four hours. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on Sunday or holi­ days, overtime shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. Section 5. Using Spray Guns. When members of the crew are required to use spray guns they shall be paid at the straight overtime rate during straight time hours, and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate during overtime hours. Section 6. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the crew are required to enter any tank in which wa­ ter is regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid straight overtime for straight time hours for such work, tor guch work between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, overtime and one-half shall be paid. (b) When members of the crew are required to enter tanks or bilges that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes including bunk­ ers or molasses, including use of Butterworth System for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs there­ in, the watch on duty during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays or be­ tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such work shall be $3.18 per hour. Three hours overtime at the rate of $1.59 per hour shall be paid for this work in addition to the overtime actually worked, however, this three hours overtime shaU be paid only once when tanks are being cleaned on consecu­ tive working days. Section 7. Work Out of Engine Spaces. No member of ,the Engine Department Personnel other than the Deck Engineers, Engine Utility, Storekeeper, Un­ licensed Junior Engineers, Electrician, Wipers, .Plum­ bers, and Machinists, shall be required to work out­ side the engine spaces without the payment of over­ time. Engine spaces to consist of fireroom, engine room, and ice machine room. For the purpose of rou­ tine watch duties the engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room,, ice machine room, steering engine room, and shaft alley. Section 8. Supper Relief, (a) At sea the four to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper. (b) In port the man detailed to oil winches shall relieve the fireroom watch for supper when cargo is being worked, except when two or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine room donkey watches together. Section 9. Work on Sundays or Holidays at Sea. (a) If a man standing regular watch at sea on Sun­ days or holidays. for which he receives overtime is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, he shall be paid for such work at the regular overtime rate in addition to the overtime received for standing the Sunday or holiday watch. (b) If a man standing sea watches on Sundays or holidays is actually required to do longshore work, tank cleaning, or handling explosives during his watch he shall not receive the regular overtime but shall be paid at the overtime rate as specified in this agreement for that type of work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Section 10. Equalization of Overtime. Overtime for men of same ratings shall be equalized as near as possible. Section 11. Refrigerating Engineers, (a) While re­ frigerating plant is being operated at sea, refrigerat­ ing engineers shall be assigned to watches of four hours on and eight hours off. (b) When refrigerating plant is required to be operated continuously in ports, refrigerating engineer may be required to stand donkey watch of eight hours on and sixteen hours off without overtime, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (c) When refrigerating plant is not being operated and no refrigeration cargo is on board, they shall be assigned to day work and their hours shall then be the same as those for day workers as defined in Article IV, Section 33. ^ . (d) Refrigerating Engineers may be required to supervise the stowing of reefer cargo. In any event, while reefer cargo is being worked between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, the reefer engineer actually engaged in supervising the stowage of reefer cargo shall be paid overtime. (e) At sea while on watches, no overhauling work, breaking calcium, shifting or moving CO 2 bottles shall be done between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturday afternoons, Sundays or holidays, without the payment of overtime. In case of emergency such as excessive gas leakage or loss of brine, the refrigerat­ ing engineer on watch shall correct this condition as part of his regular duties without payment of over­ time. (f) While on watch duty, refrigerating engineer shall be required to leave safe working conditions, keeping the spaces around the ice machines and their auxili­ aries clean of oil, water, and refuse accumulated dur­ ing his watch, but he shall not be required to do THE SEAFARERS LOG any painting, cleaning paint, chipping, scaling, or shining bright work. They shall maintain and operate all refrigeration and air-conditioning machinery, in­ cluding taking temperatures at refrigeration machin­ ery, fan rooms, and boxes. (g) When on Day Work refrigerating engineers shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or licensed engineer in charge of refrigerating plant. Their duties shall consist of overhauling and repair work necessary in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of refrigerating machinery, its auxiliaries, and equipment. They shall not be required to paint, sougee, chip, scale, shine bright work, or do cleaning work unless overtime is allowed for such work. (h) Recognizing that there may be extended pe­ riod when no refrigerating cargo will be on board the vessel and the refrigerating plant will be shut down, the foUowing 's provided: When the refrigerating machinery has been shut down and secured, the refrigerating engineers, at the discretion of the Chief Engineer, may be assigned to day work in the engine room in accordance with the working rules for oilers on day work. (i) At no time shall they pull or shift ice. Section 12. Electricians, (a)' The Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or, in absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard; all Assistant Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the Chief Electrician, the Assistant Electrician to take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard. In the case of Watch Electricians, Assistant Electricians to be re­ sponsible to the Senior Watch Engineer. (b) They shall do no work other than electrical work and shall not be required to work on steam or diesel end of any machinery. (c) When cargo is being worked with electrical winches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., or on Satur­ days, Sundays and holidays, overtime shall be paid to electricians on duty, and they shall be required to do any work necessary to keep electrical cargo handling machinery in operation. (d) When Electricians are required to install any new or additional equipment, it shall be classified as overtime work and shall be paid for at the overtime rate. This shaU not apply, however, to renewals or replacements, or repairs to worn-out equipment. (e) They may be required to do any and all run­ ning or breakdown, repairs to electrical equipment only. (f) Refusal to do electrical work which would sub­ ject him 'to electrocution wiU not be considered refusal of duty. (g) On ships where less than three electricians are carried, tlie electricians shall be classified as day workers at sea and in port. (h) He will not be required to reline brakes on electric winches or anchor windlasses or capstan. (i) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Elec­ trician to keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed electrical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. Taking voyage in­ ventories, however, shall be confined to straight time hours. (j) When three electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea of four hours on and eight hours off for the performance of then- duties. In port, the electricians shall be classified as day workers. Section 13. Plumber-Machinist, (a) All PlumberMachinists shall be directly responsible to the Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer, or in their absence, to the engineer in charge. (b) The regular hours of work at sea shaU be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and T p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Work performed outside of these hours and on holidays shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. In port, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (c) All Plumber-Machinists shall be requix'ed to do repair work on fresh and salt water lines and small steam lines connected with the domestic department of the vessel, bathroom wastes and fixtures, radiators, galley fuel oil lines, steam cookers and coffee urns and shall do general machine shop work. They shall be required to take on water between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays without payment of overtime. For taking on water on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holi­ days, the regular overtime rate shall apply. (d) They shall not be required to do any chipping, scaling, painting, or sougeeing, cleaning or polishing work at any time. Section 14. Unlicensed Junior Engineers, (a) On vessels can-ying only three unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers, the Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as watch standers and they shall, while at sea, be put on regular sea watches of four hours on and eight hours off, for the performance of their duties. In port the Unlicensed Junior Engineers may be put on day work and their houi's then will be the same as those for day workers. (b) Duties At Sea. They shall assist in the opera­ tion of the plant as directed by the Watch Engineer. They shall be required to do maintenance and repair work as directed by the Watch Engineer between the hom-s of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Satmdays, without the payment of overtime. On Sundays and holidays the regular overtime rate shall apply. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, storeroom in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, and ice machine room. They shall not be required to do general cleaning, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling, without the payment of overtime. (c) Duties in Port. They shall be required to do maintenance and repair work between the houi-s of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, store­ room in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, ice machine room, and steering engine room. If required to replace another member of the unlicensed personnel, they shall receive overtime in accordance with the Page Nine provisions of the working rules covering that particular rating. (d) On vessels carrying day Unlicensed Junior Engineers* in addition to Watch Unlicensed Junior Engineers, their duties' shall be as follows: At sea and in port they shall be required to do maintenance and repair work as outlined in subsection (c) above under the direction of the Engineer in charge. They may assist in taking on Engine Depart­ ment stores including water and fuel. Their working hours shall be the same as, specified for Day Workers. (e) On those vessels where three Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be paid at the $255.04 monthly rate. On those vessels where less than three Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as day workers and they shall be paid at the $284.62 monthly rate. (f) On those vessels where more than three Un­ licensed Junior Engineers'are carried, three Unlicensed Junior .Engineers shall be classed as watch standers and the additional Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as Day Workers. Section 15. Evaporator Maintenance Men. (a) All Evaporator Maintenance Men shall be directly respon­ sible to the Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer, or in their absence, to the Engineer in charge. (b) They shall stand two watches of four hours each per day while evaporators are in use at sea. When evaporators are used in port, watches shall be changed to eight hours on, sixteen hours off. (c) When evaporators are in use, their work shall be to tend evaporators and other auxiliaries in the evapoz-ator spaces. (d) When evapoiators ai-e not in use, their working rules and houis of work shall be as follows: 1. At sea woiking hours .shall be from 8 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays, holidays excepted. In port, hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fiuday. 2. While on day work in port, they shall be required to perform general maintenance and repair work that is under the jui-isdiction of the Engine Department, and they may be required to assist in taking on water, fuel oil, and Engine Depart­ ment stores but shaU not be required to clean boilers, tanks or tank tops, or do any cleaning, sougeeing, scaling or painting. They may be required, however, to do minor sougeeing or spotting up in the evapoi^tor room. 3. At sea when they are on day work, they may be required to do maintenance or repair work as outlined in Paragraph 2 above, or they may be requii-ed to replace oilers, watez'tenders, or fire. men who are sick, injured, or missing. When they are, assigned watch duty as oilers, watertenders, or firemen, they shall be paid overtime for watches stood the first .Saturday after 12 noon. Thereafter, they shall not receive any overtime for Saturday aftezmoon watches while serving continuously as oilers, watertendez's or firemen. 4. At sea when they are on day work and are z-eassigned to evapoz-ator watches, they shall be paid overtime for watches stood on the first Saturday afternoon. Thereafter, they shall not receive any overtime for Saturday afterizoon watches when evaporator watches are maintained until arrival at next port. Section 16. Deck Engineer's Duties, (a) It shall be the duty of the Deck Engineer to oU and maintain winches and do pzaintenance and repair woz'k to deck machinery and decTc piping and when electrician is not carried he may be requiz-ed to caz-e for lights, fuses and ovez-haul electric fazzs. (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair woz-k in the engine z-oom, firez'oom, or shaft alley, without the payment of overtime. (c) The Deck Engineer shall not be requized to do any additional work while oiling deck machinez-y, except for running or breakdown repairs. (d) Deck Engineer shall oil and maintain winches until midnight on days of arrival and departure. An oiler or engine utUity shall be assigned to those duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and befoz-e 8 a.m., how­ ever, the oilers (or engine utility) a.ssigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be knocked off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for supper. (e) It shall be the duty of the Deck Engineer to turn steam on and off deck machinery and warm up same when deck machinez-y is needed to handle ship's lines, woz-k cargo, etc. (f) In freezing weathez-, if deck machinery is being tuz-ned over to keep fz-om fz-eezing, the Deck Engineer or another competent, member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel shall stand by on overtime hours to turn winches or capstans over to keep from fzeezing. For such work he shall receive the applicable overtime rate of pay. (g) Deck Engineers shall not be requiz-ed to do any general painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ ping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. Section 17. Duties of Utility Mazz. (a) The wo'rking houz-s of the Utility Men shall be the same as working hours for day workers. (b) They shall be required to assist engineers or deck enjgineers, etc., in all engine department work. (c) Utility men shall be required to have qualifi­ cations as oilers, watertenders, and firemen. (d) They may be required to replace any iznlicensed member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, injm-ed or missing, without the payment of overtime except for the fiz-st Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. (e) The Utility Men shall not be used to replace any member of the urzlicensed personnel except when such zziezizber is missing or imable to perform his regular duties, due to illness or injizry. (f) All work classed as overtime for wipers during their regular working hours, with the exception of z-epair work, shall also be classed as overtime for the utility men when performing the same type of work. Section 18. Diesel Vessels, (a) Duties of Diesel Oil­ ers on Sea Watch. They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bilges, clean «» �* Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG ' Friday, August Zff, 1948 strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and (b) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ tender, Fireman-Watertepder, or Firetube Fireman pressures. If required, they shall drain oil from pis­ ployed exclusively in the handling of cargo, and if may be placed on day work. His work shall then ton oil tanks every hour and shall pump up. water for ship's gear-and deck machinery is not being used, no consist of repair and maintenance work on all boiler gravity. They shall be required to tend small donkey overtime will be paid to men on watch except on mounts and boiler auxiliaries which are located in boiler for healing purposes without payment of over­ Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. the fireroom. time. However, when boiler is being used for heat­ (c) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ Section 31. Wiper's Duties, (a) Wipers working ing cargo oil, an overtime allowance of two (2) hours ployed for the handling of cargo and the ship's gear hours shall be the same as working rules for day worki. per watch shall be allowed the .^oilers. and deck machinery is used to trim cargo, conveyors, (b) Wipers shall do general cleaning, scaling, sougee(b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but etc., and ship's steam furnishes the power for such ing, and polishing work in the Engine Depart­ shall be required to leave safe working conditions for operations, the Watertender or Fireman-Watertender mentpainting, and take on stores including standing by on their relief, provided such work shall not be donf or Firetube Fireman on watch will receive overtime when Wipers are on duty. after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, water and fuel oil lines. (c) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip,(c) Duties of Diesel Oilers in Port, (a) In port, Sundays and holidays. fougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidley except oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They Section 25. Combination Fireman-Watertender's in port. shaU oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boiler, and Duties, (a) They shall be required tO' watch' and tend (d) One wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters look after entire plant. Between the hours of 5 p.m. water, clean strainers, drip pans,- punch and toilets of the unlicensed personnel of the Engine and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, this work shall carbon, keep burners, steam, watch water, watch fuel oil be done without the payment of overtime except when pressure and temperatiues and oil fuel' oil • pumps Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon cargo is being worked. When cargo is being worked located in the fireroom only, except as in Article IVj daily. He shall be allowed two (2) hours for this after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. the oiler on watch Section 35. work on' Sundays and holidays and shall have two (2> shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. On Satur­ (b) On all watches, they shall clean up excess oil hours overtime. days, Sundays and holidays the oilers on watch shall occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall receive the regular overtime rate. (e) Wiper may be required to paint unlicensed (d) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. Engine Department crew quarters without payment (c) Firemen-Watertender on watch shall be paid of overtime during Wiper's regular working hours. cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or overtime when cargo is being worked with ship's polishing work without the payment of overtime. (f) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in winches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Section 19. Duties of Oilers on Sea Watches—Steam, Friday, firesides and steam drums of boilers. He may be and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (a) Shall perform routine duties, oil main engine required to wash out steam drums with hose without (d) Firemen-Watertender shall not be required to payment of overtime. (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circu­ lation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ (g) Wipers shall be paid overtime when required: ice machine. They shall pump bilges and tend water ping, scaling, or polishing work without the payment to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when required" where gauges and checks are in the engine room and of overtime. to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers; (e) When on donkey watch, Firemen-Watei-tenders cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part no watertenders are carried. (b) Oilers shall do no cleaning or station work shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliax-ies and of a Wiper's duties and shall be done without the but they shall be required to leave safe working con­ take care of entire plant, without payment of overtime, payment of overtime. ditions for their reliefs, keeping the spaces around except as provided in (c) above. (h) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the* main engine and auxiliaries clean of any excess oil. (f) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall also* It wiU be part of the oiler's routine duties to clean before midnight on such day of arrival the Fireman- assist the Engineer in putting XZIT and similar' lube oil strainers and lube oil piurifier. Watertender shall continue on sea watches until mid­ preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plants, night and shall, in addition to maintaining steam, tend (i) Wiper may be required to assist in repair work'' oilers shall oil plant, but shall not be required to auxiliaries and wafer and ice machines and be paid for but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself such work at the regular overtime i-ate until midnight. take temperatures. On vessel carrying watch freezers, without the payment of overtime. This is not to oilers sh^l not handle refrigeration plant. (g) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ include dismantling equipment in connection with' graph (f) of this section in cases when the oilers (d) Starting and blowing down evaporator equip­ cleaning, such as grease extractors, bilge strainers and ment on freighters or vessels that do not carry special remain on sea watches until midnight on day -of evaporators, etc. evaporator men shall not be a part of the oiler's rec­ arrival. (j) Wiper shall be required to pump up galley fuel ognized duties. Section 26; Duties of Firemen—On Sea Watches tank during straight time hours without the payment (e) When such equipment is placed in operation, (Water Tube Jobs.) (a) Shall be required to do routine of overtime. ! oilers may be required to check the equipment at duties of the watch such as keeping burners clean, (k) While vessels are transiting the Panahia or regular intervals, mal^ necessary adjustments to in­ clean strainers, drip pans, punch iarbon. He shall not Suez Canal one Wiper shall be assigned to trim" sure proper and even now of condensate and salt Wa­ be required to leave the confines of the fireroom at ventilators to insure breeze for men below regardless ter, oil and tend any pump or pumps operated in con­ any time to do any work outside of the fireroom, of whether it is outside of their regular working^ nection with such equipment without payment of except as in Section 35 of Article IV. hours or not. When the Wiper performs this work overtime. (b) Firemen on watch shall be required to keep outside of his regular working hours, overtime will' (f) When oilers are required to start or blow down their respective stations cleaned and painted between be allowed. evaporator equipment they shaU be aUowed one hour - the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels 32. Storekeepers, (a) Shall be classified for each operation at the regular overtime rate. with irregular gratings, 10 feet from the floor plates asSei^aon day workers. (g) On turbine propelled vessels which are certi­ shall be considered the fireman's station limit. (b) When carried, the Storekeeper shall supervisefied as passenger vessels and are carrying passengers, (c) Cleaning work for Firemen on watch shall be the oiler on the 12 midnight to 4 a.m. watch may be confined to the hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. work of the Wipers under instructions from the First required to assist in blowing tubes, where automatic weekdays and between 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Satur­ Assistant Engineer and have charge of storeroomsoot blowers are in use. days. Any cleaning work performed outside these and stores, and maintain inventories. (c) Storekeepers shall not be required to do any (h) Oilers shall not be required to do any paint­ hours shall be overtime. However, on aU watches ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, Firemen shall clean up any excess oil occasioned by painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ or polishing work without the payment of overtime. changing burners and strainers without payment of ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ time, except in the Engine Department storerooms. overtime and not leave it to his relief to clean up. Sgction 20. Duties of Oilers on Day Work—Steam. Section 33. Hours of Work for Day Workers, (a) Shall assist the engineers in maintenance and repair (d) The practices of fanning tubes and the use of work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and XZIT and similar preparations shall be classified as Working hours in port for all men classified as day. noon and 1 p.m. to storeroom when located in or adjacent to engine room, general cleaning work and shall be confined to regular workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside provided, however, he shaU not be required to do cleaning hours. any- cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning baint, polish­ (e) Blowing tubes shall not be a part of the Fire­ these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, toing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. Their men's recognized sea duties on ships where tubes are be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except work shall be confined to maintenance and repair blown by hand. However, the Firemen on watch may as provided in Article II, Section 4. work only. (b) Working hours at sea for all men classified as be required to assist to the extent of helping to open Section 21. Ships Carrying Both Watertenders and and close breeching. doors, and turning steam on and daj workers shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. Firemen. In port, as defined in port time clause. off. Where automatic soot blowers are used. Firemen to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. Any work performed outside these' Article II, Section 20, and sea watches are broken, will handle valves connecting with same. watertenders shall stand all donkey watches and Section 27. Duties- of Firemen on Day Work (Water hours to be paid for at the applicable overtime rate,firemen shcdl be put on day work. When sea watches Tube Jobs), (a) In porh Firemen on day work shaU except as provided in Article II, Section 4. are set or have not been broken the watertender only be required to do general cleaning, polishing and paint­ 34. New Equipment. Not Carried At Present. shall receive overtime for working cargo after 5 p.m. ing work in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes InSection the event the Company secures a type vessel dif­ and before 8 a.m. and assist the engineers in making repairs to boiler ferent from those now operated and covered by this Section 22. Duties of Watertenders on Sea Watches. mountings, etc. a^eement, or if the Company should install new or (a) Watertenders shall perform routine duties, tend different equipment than that presently in use and (b) They may also be required to wash down steam, water and boiler auxiliaries, oil temperatures, stack drums of water tube boilers. covered by this agreement, the Company and Union draft and supervise firing. He shall handle any valves meet immediately to consider working rules to (c) When required to do any cleaning, of boilers and shall m connection with the operation of the boilers as cover such vessel or equipment. fireboxes other than the above, they shall be paid directed by the engineers. Section 35. Fireroom—Engine Room Boundaries. On (b) Watertenders shall not be required to crack overtime. Section 28. Duties of Firemen on Sea Watches (Fire vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room any main or auxiliary steam stop valves. When stops iireiuuin, an imaginary line is to be drawn at have been cracked, however, they may be opened wide Tube Jobs), (a) On sea watches firemen shall per­ and after or forward end of boilers, depending on lo­ form routine duties, clean burners, clean strainers, by watertenders. cation of boilers, for the purpose of defining Engine clean drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch (c) Watertenders shall not be required to do any Room or Fireroom boundaries. This imaginary line painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ fuel oil pressure and temperatiire. shall not exclude from the duties of the firemen, (b) On all watches he shall clean up excess oil fireman-watertender,_ ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ watertender, and oilers any work occasioned by changing burners and strainers without as time. outlined in their' respective working rules. Section 23. Duties of Watertenders in Port, (a) In payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom at port watertenders shaU maintain a regular donkey the end of the watch in a safe condition. (c) Firemen shall not be required to do any paint­ watch between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. with­ out the payment of overtime except when cargo is ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or being worked. When cargo is being worked after polishing work without the payment of overtime. 5 p.m. and before 8 ^ a.m. the watei'tender on donkey (d) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and watch shall be paid at the regular overtime rate On before midnight, on such day of arrival the Firemen Saturdays, Sundays and holidays they shall receive shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall, the regular overtime rate; donkey watches shall be in addition to maintaining steam, tend auxiliaries and maintained for the purpose of keeping steam for the water and ice machines and be paid for such work at~ auxiliaries, winches and the safety of the ship. the regular overtime rate until midnight.. (b) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and (e) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ before midnight on such day of arrival, the water- graph (d) of this section in cases when the oilers tender shall continue on sea watches until midnight remain on sea watches until midnight on day of and shall in addition to maintaining steam, tend aux­ arrival. iliaries and water, and ice machines and be paid for Section 29. Duties of Firemen on Donkey Watches Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the such work at the regular overtime rate until midnight. (Fire Tube Jobs), a) Shall keep burners, strainers and monthly rates of pay of unlicensed personnel in the" (c) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ drip pans clean on all watches. They shall also clean Stewards Department when respective ratings aregraph (b) of this section in cases when the oilers up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and carried shall be as follows; remain on sea watches until midnight on day of strainers without payment of overtime and not leave Monthly Rale^ airival. it to his relief. They shall do no boiler work. Their Rating Of Pay (d) Watertenders shall not be required to do any job shall be to keep steam for, the auxiliaries and Chief Steward $278.25 painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ safety of the ship and take care, of the entire. plant. Chief Cook 255.04 ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ When cargo is being worked with the ship's winches time. Night Cook & Baker 255.04 he shall receive overtime after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Second Cook 231.38 Secli.on. 24. Working Cargo, (a) The Watertender and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Fireman-Watertender, or Fire-Tube Fireman detailed (b) Firemen shall not be required to do any paint­ Assistant Cook .....'219.55 to look after the plant shall receive overtime while ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing chipping, scaling, or Messman 189.97 cargo is being worked with ship's winches at all polishing work without the payment of overtime. Utilityman 189.97 » times between the hours of 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Section 30. When Plant Is Shut Down. When vessel and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Section 2. Manning Scales. On Hog Island types. is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Water- ARTICLE V Wage And Manning Scales For Stewards Department �' Friday, August 20. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Liberties, Lakers and other types not specified in this agreement there shall be carried: 1 Third Cook 1 Steward 1 Steward's Utility 1 Chief Cook 3 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker On Hog Islands and old type vessel when more than three passengers are carried, $2.50 per passenger per day for each passenger in excess of three passengers shall be paid and divided among members of the Stewards Department who perform the work. On Liberties and MAV-l's when passengers are car­ ried $2.50 per passenger per day shall be p^id and divided among members of the Stewards Department who perform the work, or a Steward's Utility shall be added at the option of the Company. On C-1-2-3 and Victory type ships there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Third Cook 1 Chief Cook 4 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker 1 Stewards Utilityman 1 Galley Utilityman On all C-1-2-3 and Victory type ships carrying from 1 up to and including 12 passengers there shall be carried: 1 Steward - 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utilityman 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 2 Stewai-d Utilitymen On Victory C-1-2-3 type vessels carrying extra men from 1 up to and including *12 that are served as crew, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utility 1 Night Cook & Baker 5 Messmen 1 Steward Utility On Victory C-1-2-3 type vessels carrying from 13 to 20 inclusive served as crew such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utility 1 Night Cook & Baker 5 Messmen 2 Steward Utility On Victory C-1-2-3 vessels that carry over twenty men such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Third Cook 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 4 Steward Utilities On Liberty and other type cargo ships that are not specified in this agi-eement that carry extra men up to twelve that are served as crew such as stock tend­ ers, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Third Cook 1 Steward 2 Steward Utilities 1 Chief Cook 3 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker On Liberty and other type cargo ships that are not specified in this agreement that carry extra men from 23 to 20 inclusive that are served as crew, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Second Cook 1 Steward 4 Messmen 1 Chief Cojpk 2 Steward Utilities 1 Night Cook & Baker On Liberty and other type cargo vessels that are not specified in this agreement that carry over twenty men, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Third Cook 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 2 Steward Utilities I Stewards Department Working Rules Cargo Vessels Section 3. Working Hours. Steward — eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m. Chief Cook—8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—3 p.m.—6 p.m. Night Cook & Baker—2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Second Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p,m.—6 p.m. Third Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.—6 p.m. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward Utilityman—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.— € p.m. Section 4. Routine Work, (a) The regular routine laid out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above and it shall be the duty of the Stewards Department to organize their work so that it is accomplished within their eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this agreement. Routine duties of the Stewards Depart­ ment shall be to prepare and serve the meals, clean­ ing and maintaining of the licensed personnel quarjters including the Radio Officer, Purser and Passenigers, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. Unless otherwise specified in this agree­ ment no overtime applies to the above routine work. (b) Routine duty for the Stewards Utility shall in­ clude work in storerooms, linen lockers, toilets and Stewards Department passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. Section 5. Number of Hours. No member of the Stewards Department shall be required to work over eight (8) hours, in any one day without payment of overtime. All work performed at sea on Sundays and • holidays and in port on Saturdays, Sundays and holi­ days shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate, except as provided in Article II, Section 4. . Section 6. Handling Stores. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to carry any stores by linen to or from the dock. But when stores or Imen are delivered at the store room doors, meat or LOG Page Eleven chill box doors, Stewards Department shall place same all tools for the galley including knives for the cooks. in their respective places and overtime shall be paid Section 24. Aprons and Uniforms. White caps, to all men required to handle linen or stores. How­ aprons, and coats worn by the Stewards Department ever, daily provisions such as fresh vegetables, fruit, shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and milk, or bread shall be stored by messman and/or white trousers worn by the galley force shall be Utilitymen when placed on board, without the pay­ laundered by the Company. ment of overtime provided such work is done within Section 25. Entering Engine or Fireroom. Members their prescribed eight (8) houi's. of the Stewards Department shall not be required to Section 7. Serving Meals Outside of Messrooms. enter the engine or fireroom; except as may be re­ When any member of the Stewards Department is quired by Article 11, Section 4, required to serve anyone outside of their respective Section 26. Sundays and Holidays at Sea. All mem­ messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time required. However, bers of the Stewards Department shall receive over­ meals may be served on the biidge to the Master time for work performed at sea on Sundays and holi­ and/or Pilot without the payment of overtime when­ days, regardless of the number of hours worked per ever it is necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be week. on the bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's Section 27. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays in office or Stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge Port. All members of the Stewards Department shall of the ship. This section shall not be construed to receive overtime for work performed on Saturdays, apply to passengers or unlicensed personnel served Sundays, and holidays in port, regai-dless of the num­ during regular working hours on account of illness. ber of hours worked per week. This applies only to Section 8. Late Meals. When members of the members of the Stewards Department who are actually Stewards Department are required to serve late meals on board and work. due to the failure of officers eating within the pre­ Section 28. Toilets and Bath. When Stewards Util­ scribed time, the members of the Stewards Department ity is aboard, no member of the Stewards Departactually required to stand by to prepare and serve bent who is required to handle food shall be required the late meals shall be paid at the regular overtime to clean toilets or bathrooms. rate. Section 29. Receiving Stores. The Steward shall be Section 9. Shifting Meals. When meal hours arc required to go on dock to check stores or linen with­ extended for any reason and all of the unlicensed out payment of overtime. personnel are ufiable to eat within the regular pre­ Section 30. Dumping Garbage. No member of the scribed time, all members of the Stewards Department Stewards Department shall be required to go on dock required to standby to prepare and serve the meals for the purpose of dumping garbage. shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the time Section 31. Work Not Specified. Any work per­ meal is extended. formed by the Stewards Department that is not spe­ Section 10. Meals in Port, (a) When meals are cifically defined in this agreement shall be paid at served in port to other than regiilar members of the the regular overtime rate. crew, passengers and/or Pilot, fifty cents per meal Section 32. Day Work, (a) When the ship is not shall be paid. This is to be divided among the mem­ feeding and members of the Stewards Department bers of the Stewards Department actually engaged in are on day work, the houi's shall be 8:Uu a.m. to preparing and serving meals. 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. . (hi When food is prepared for persons who do not members of the Stewards Department require the service of messroom, two (2) hours over­ arc(b)onWhen day work they may be required to work in time per meal shall be paid for the first group of six storerooms, Imen lockers, toilets, passengers and offi­ (6) persons or fractions thereof, hnd one hour overtime quarters, messrooms, galley. Steward Depart­ for each four additional persons or fraction thereof. cers ment passageways, handle stores and linen placed This money is to be equally divided among the galley aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the for'ce. payment or overtime. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the members of the Stewards Department authority of the Master or officer in charge of the are(c)onWhen day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen vessel. minutes for coffee at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or at Section 11. Extra Persons Sleeping Aboard. When a convenient time near these hours. two or more persons other than regular crew members (d) When the Stewards Department is on day work, and passengers sleep aboard, the member of the they shall receive one f'uU hour from 12 noon until Stewards Department who takes care of the room 1:00 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but shall be paid one hour's overtime per day. This does such variation shall not exceed one horn* either way, not apply when a ship carries the i-equired complement provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at to accommodate passengers and the number of extra all times for dinner or supper when men are on day persons aboard do not exceed the full complement work. If one unbroken hour is not given, the men of passengers allowed. involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu Section 12. Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes. Mem­ thereof. (e) In American ports, the Night Cook and Baker bers of the Stewards Department shaU be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill boxes and shall work on a schedule between 6:00 a.m. and shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time the 6:00 p.m. set forth by the Steward, except on days of arrival. «. work is performed. (f) Extra members of the Stewards Department who Section 13. Shore Bread, (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U. S. axe caxried to take care of passengers may be assigned Ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental to day work when passengers leave the vessel. In this U. S. ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding case such members shall work as directed by the Sundays and holidays the night cook and baker shall Chief Steward. In addition to the work outlined in be required to make the brfead and will be paid three subsection (b) of this section, such members may be xequired to sougee in passenger quarters, including hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be toilets, washrooms and alleyways; during their regu­ required to bake a batch of bread, during regular lar hours of work without the payment of overtime. This agreement is being signed subject to the rati­ working hours, without the payment of overtime. Section 14. Oil Stoves. Members of the Stewards fication of the membership of the Uixion and in case Department shall not be required to pump oil for the no notice is given the Company within sixty (60) days from August 17, 1948, it shaU be deemed rati­ galley range. fied by the Urxion and binding on both parties hereto. Section 15. Making Ice Cream. When a member of This agreement shall automatically go into effect the Stewards Department is required to make ice on 17, 1948,. for all ships owned and/or bare­ ci-eam he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate boatAugust chartered by the Company. for the time required to make the ice cream. It is agreed that the increase in wages and over­ Section 16. Chipping, Scaling, and Painting. Membei-s of the Stewards Department shall not be re­ time dividing line shall become effective with the effective date of this agreement. It is also agreed that quired to chip, scale, or paint. th changes in General Rules and Departmental Work­ Section 17. Sougeeing. When members of the ing Rules shall be effective with the next signing of Stewards Department ax-e required to sougee, overtime Articles after the effective date of this agreement. shall be paid for the actual number of houre worked. Section 18. Midnight Meals and Night Lunches. Members of the Stewards Department actually engaged Dated: August 17, 1948 in sei'ving hot limches at 9:00 p.m. or midnight or 3:00 a.m. are to be allowed thi-ee (3) hours overtime COMPANIES: for preparing and serving same. Section 19. Shifting Ship. When a ship is making ALCOA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, INC. a shift as prescribed in this agi-eement. Article 11, Section 21, it shall be considered "in port" and over­ A. H. BULL STEAMSHIP COMPANY time shall be paid for all work performed by members BALTIMORE INSULAR LINE, INC. of the Stewai-ds Department on Saturdays, Sundays SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE and holidays. Section 20. Extra Work Due to Absent Members. SEAS SHIPPING COMPANY, INC. (a) When members of the Stewards Department ai-e SEATRAIN LINES, INC. required to do extra work because a vessel sailed without the full complement required by this agree­ EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, INC. ment or because of illness or injury, the wages of the , SMITH & JOHNSON missing or disabled men shall be divided among the members of the Stewai-ds Department who perform •MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING COMPANY his work. No overtime shall be included in such wages. Negotiating Committee for the (b) In port, members of the Stewards Department SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNICH shall be paid overtime for work in excess of eight (8) OF NORTH AMERICA, hours caused by shortage in the Department, but there shall be no division of wages because of such shortage. Atlantic and Gulf Di.strict Section 21. Minimum Overtime. When any member of the Stewards Department is called out to work PAUL HALL j between the hours' of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a JOE ALGINA , minimum of^wo (2) hours overtime shall be paid. ROBERT MATTHEWS Section 22. Full Complement, (a) A full com­ plement of the Stewards Department shall be main­ J. P. SHULER I tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not LINDSEY WILLIAMS apply when skeleton crew is aboard. (b) When shortage is caused by termination of CHARLES RAYMOND articles, or men leaving the vessel, overtime shall be paid as provided in Article V, Section 20, paragraph (b). • Effective contract date for Mississippi is August & Section 23. Galley Gear. The Company shall furnish 1948—^for the others, August 17, 1948. �THE SE AF.ARERS LOG Page-Twdve Friday, Auguri 20, 1948 Report Of A&G Negotiating Committee Your Committee, acting on instructions from ^e membership, has had numerous meetings over^ a period of weeks with various SIU contracted operators. Reports of these meetings have been made to regu­ lar SIU membership meetings and occasionally re­ ported in the SEAFARERS LOG. As a result of these meetings and actions, the Ne­ gotiating Committee has reached a final agreement on the matter of a contract with the following com­ panies: Alcoa Steamship Company, Bull Steamship Company, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Company, South Atlantic Steamship Company, Smith and Johnson, Seas Shipping Company, Seatrain Lines. Mississippi Shipping Company 11 This agreement had been previously reached with Mississippi Shipping Company by an SIU sub-Nego­ tiating Committee, headed by New Orleans Agent Earl Sheppard, and is dated to go into effect approxi­ mately one week earlier for the commencement of new wages and new contractual conditions than are the above companies. For brevity, as well as clarity's sake, your Com­ mittee will make this report in a seriatum manner and, after each new clause as negotiated in the con­ tract, will make "Committee's Remarks," giving the reasons and motivations for actions taken on each section. (THE COMMITTEE'S COMMENTS APPEAR IN BOLD FACE TYPE THROUGHOUT THE REPORT.) In this report, only those clauses actually changed or entirely new clauses are dealt with and, unless so noted, the balance of the old contract remains in effect. Two Year Contract The Prologue of this new contract, states that this contract shall remain in force for a period of two years, with the expiration date set September 30, 1950. Your Conuniitee insisted in the demand for a two year contract with the operators because of the unsettled conditions in the Maritime Industry, as applies to jobs, wages and conditions, and the possibilities of the situation getting even worse within the next year or so. Your Committee points out that this present time in this industry in certain respects is com­ parable with the 1921-1922 period after the first World War, when the maritime union of that time was smashed, and conditions for seamen destroyed for many years, because of not being able to recognize and cope with the problems of that era. Your Committee feels that, with the signing of this two year contract, it shall greatly aid the Union in coming through this trying period with cis much security as can possibly be achieved. Continuity Clause The Union has negotiated back into the contract a continuity clause providing that unless either party notifies the other party 60 days prior to the expira­ tion date of the contract of its desire to terminate or modify the contract, the contract shall then remain in effect for an additional two years. This clause had previously been dropped from SIU conlracts and Ihe Commiilee feels that by re­ negotiating the clause, it will thus allow the Union ample time before the. expiration date of the contract to know what the intentions of the operators are. We will thereby have at the ex- ' piration date of this contract, September 30, 1950, a 60 day warning in the event the shipowners intend to attempt to change the contract. We therefore would have sufficient time to prepare if signs at that time show a fight Tyith the ship­ owners is coming up. Artiele I—Employment The Union has embodied as part of this new full contract the Hiring Hall Clause which has been previously negotiated with these same contracted operators. Your Committee points out that this Hiring Hall Clause as previously negotiated represents a tight Union-controlled Hiring Hall Clause emd has, as a further protective stipulation, that the Union may, at any time it sees fit, go back and negotiate any part or all of the question of em­ ployment. This will be added protection for the Union in .the event further anti-labor laws are passed or present ones changed. Article II — General Rules SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF The Union has negotiated a new paragraph to be known as paragraph (b) under this section which provides that penicillin shall be carried in all ship­ board medicine chests and supplied free of charge to ^amen needing same, with administration and dosage to be handled in the manner as prescribed by U.S. Public Health Service. Various members of the Union have had trouble on board ship over the past wherein certain Skippers have forced seamen to pay for penicillin when they were treated with same. This problem has now been eliminated, and crewmembers will be able in the future to have greater medical protection > on all vessels, at no personal cost, as a result of this new section. SECTION 17. EXPLOSIVES A The Union negotiated a clause under this heading to allow that gasoline shall be considered in the future as a 10% penalty rather than as an explosive. All other explosive items in the contract were left as before. This contract change puts the SIU in line .with most all other Unions on this matter, and wiU thus not penalize SIU operators carrying this type cargo in the future, as it has in the past. Having this item as explosives never has been a means for a much greater earning capacity for SIU mem­ bers, but it definitely has been a means of SIU loss of jobs wherein SlU-contracted operators pre­ viously could not and would not bid for this type cargo in competition with other operators contract­ ed to other'Unions, who were not required to pay for gasoline as an explosive bonus. SECTION 18. PENALTY The Union has dropped as a 10 percent penalty cargo the items of coal and coke. The Union did main­ tain a clause under this section that provides that overtime shall be paid to men on watch and over­ time and one-half for men off watch who clean holds which have been used to carry this type cargo. The Union further re-negotiated the penalty clause making an allowance that copra, before it is to be classed as penalty, shall be carried up to 3000 tons, rather than in lOOO-ton lots, as carried in the old contract. All other items contained in the contract as penalty •cargoes were left as before. Your Commilfee feels Ihaf the move of chang­ ing in this confracf the penalty clause is of an important nature, and that the membership should understand it thoroughly. Since a previous SIU Negotiating Committee of several years forced a clause requiring SIU contracted operators to pay 10 percent for coal and coke cargo, the Union has lost every single vessel contracted to it which formerly had been carrying this type cargo; a loss of all jobs on more than seventy ships. No other maritime union heis ever had, and does not have at the present time, any such clause. The SIU membership, as a result of these pre­ vious negotiations, lost thousands of jobs which now, in most cases, belong to members of other Unions. Your Negotiating Committee feels that, by changing the contract in the manner it did, it makes it possible for SIU contracted operators to go back into this type of traffic and therefore allow for more possible jobs for our own members. SECTION 19. HOLIDAYS The Union has negotiated a clause under this section providing that, whether at sea or in port, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be recognized as a holiday. » „ This represents an increase in the earning ca­ pacity of the SIU membership in all ratings. SECTION 24. WORKING BALLAST The Union has negotiated, for the first time, a new clause in the contract providing that when sand baUast is washed off deck by hose that those men on watch doing such work shall be paid at the over­ time rate, and those men off watch doing same shall be paid overtime and one-half. This represents an incretise in the earning ca­ pacity of the SIU membership in all ratipgs. SECTION 53. MANNING SCALE The Union has negotiated, for the first time by any Union, a clause guaranteeing the carrying of no less than all present manning scales on all SIU vessels for the duration of the contract. A further stipulation in this clause points out that this, however, does not apply to special ratings which are carried only, for one or a given number of trips, but deals with the specific regular manning scales for all • departments that are now carried on board aU our vessels. Your Commiitee feels thai Ihis represents a real guarantee to the Union of top job security for the next two years. It Will prevent the operators from cutting down or chiseling in any ..manner'on the manning scales now in effect. SECTION 55. TRANSFCHtATrON The Union has revised Transportation to the extent where, in the future, when SIU vessels reach their final port of discharge in a Continental American port after a foreign voyage, they shall not be entitled to paid transportation back to the port of engagement,, if the vessel is to continue to that area within a 10 day period. Other clauses on transportation remain the same. Your Commiitee feels thai this new transporta­ tion clause shall be beneficial to the membership, ^ because of the fact that we have had considerable, co^usion on the matter of transportation in the a past. Bitter beefs have developed with the ship­ owners because they have complained that iii the former SIU transportation clauses, in some in­ stances, SIU crews receive transportation as many as three times for one voyage and even then remained on board the vessel. Your Committee further clarified this trEmsportation in such a manner that, in the future, all SIU members receiving transportation shall be required to get off the ship and new replacements shipped from the Union Hall. 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 crewmember rating same. This Negotieiing Committee is of the further opin­ ion that any time a member is entitled to transpor­ tation, and receives same, he should get off that vessel. This not only will greatly increase the number of jobs to be made avedlable to our mem­ bership, but also will be a basis for eliminsition of a great many 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 on board a vessel has caused many ' beefs between Districts of the SIU. This should now be eliminated. Your Committee regards this change as a gain for the membership as a whole, not only as a means for creating further employment on board . SIU vessels, but of making for better relations in the frcimework of our Uxiion. Article III—Deck Department SECTION 1. WAGES The Union has secured $12.50 increase across the board for all ratings with the exception of the Boat­ swain, who shall receive $25. • ' SECTION 12. DIVISION OF OVERTIME The Union has clarified the contract so that in the future the Boatswain High Man Overtime, as guaran­ teed in the contract, shall not include the 8 hours overtime which is paid watch standers in the Deck Department for routine watches on Sundays at sea. Your Committee feels that this clarification shall be of benefit to SIU Boatswains. The SIU is the only Union in the industry that has such a clause for. the Boatswain. In addition to this, SIU Boatswains are now the highest paid on ;any American vessel. It has been agreed with the operators that in the future^ whenever the Boatswain is called out to do overtime work, that he shall be called out in reasonable hours to perform regular shipboard work. In the past, some Mates have czilled Boatswuns out at all hours of the night to do ridicu­ lous jobs, simply for the purpose of attempting to have the Boatswain refuse to do such overtime, knowing that if he did refuse, he would there­ fore lose all claim for high man overtime. This shall not happen in the future ahd, as a result, shipboard working conditions should be much better for the Boatswains on this matter than they were before. SECTION 21. TOPPING AND LOWERING BOOMS The Union has successfully negotiated a new clause undet* this heading, to be known as paragraph (f), spelling out for the first time in plain language that when the deck gang is required to spot booms for longshore work, they shall be compensated at the longshore rate. The Union has always meiintained that this is overtime work, and as a general rule we collect this beef. The shipowners, however, have made many beefs over the issue in the past because it was not clearly written in the contract. This new clause shall eliminate that chiseling in the future.. SECTION 24. CARPENTER'S WORK The Union has revised paragraph (a) of this section to provide that Carpenters shall sound all bilges, fresh water and ballast tanks at sea or in port dailyi, Your Committee feels that this will create > greater earning capacity for the Carpenter. Pre-' viously, a few of the shipowners occasionally • would attempt to' chisel on Sundays and holiday (Cotttimied on Page 14) �Friday, August 20, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen • ';3 Brother Feel& Item In Log Harmed 111 Seamen, Doctors To the Editor: GETTING SOME SUN ON THE ARROW Please withhold my name for obvious reasons. An Sni patient EUU Island Marina. Hospital(Ed. Note: The'Editors-of the LOG and Hank share the Brother's concern over the^ gravity -of these illnesses and agree that psychopathic dis­ orders are not to be treated lightly. Like the writer of the letter, the Editors of the LOG have respect for the doctors who are devoting their lives to the study and relief of thesn affitctioas. It is hoped the LOG' -will shorRy .be able to cany, a story on. the lino work being- done in- m^ne hospitals -in this field. WhUe Hank's attempt' at- humor missed the mark, it is btfieved the bro&ers will' bear-in-mind the spirit in which it wo»>. in­ tended.) I am writing this as an answer to an item carried in the JJOG column "Cut And Run" by Hank. In his column of July 30, he at­ tempted to create a humorous joke out of psychopathic dis­ orders. The joke, I'm afraid, fell rather flat for us imdergoing treatment here at the Marine Hospital on Ellis Island, which specializes in neurology. The statement by Hank but proves the ignorant and misunformed attitude of the general public towards modem psycho­ pathic therapy. Ta anyone still believing it to Six Seafarers on Robin's Marine Arrow pause in their be a great joke, I extend., them an invitation to make a visit to sunning long enough for Jack Dietrich to snap this picture. the hospital here. I need not go The boys are, left to right—Chalo'wltch, Oiler; B. Rami. Assist­ into details, but a few of the ant Electrician: J. Vann, AB; J. Disto, AB; Ray Hullgren, sicknesses (most of them war D.M.; R. Woodford, AB. calised) resulting from psy­ chopathic disoi'ders are twisted limbs, nervous pains, neuritis, pleuresy, arthritis, tuberculosis and paralysis. To the Editor: But I thank the SIU Members chocolate for my old mother. I have met aboard the ships in However I am very, very happy No, to "us it is far from being In the late afternoon of Sun­ a laughing matter. It also was day, August 1, I boarded the SS Rotterdam for the pleasant time and glad that I have been able no laughing matter when the LaSalle, Waterman Line, to dis­ I had with them. If a Seafarer to do the SIU a favor. L. Pleysier radio operator aboard the Carson tribute as usual the SEA­ is in the hospital, I will visit him Rotterdam anyway to cheer him up. And dived over the side of the ship. FARERS LOG. I wish the if he needs something, well, (Ed. Note: We are discon­ The man was definitely ill. membership of the SIU to know leave it to me! tinuing the bundle of 40 LOGS that I never got a penny for this FAITH IN DOCTORS Will you please publish this in which you have been recemng social work. the LCXJ in order that the mem­ in past months for distribution, We believe in the doctors I've done it on my own with­ bership will know. as you have requested. We whom Hank condemns. We are out any intention of making TOO EXPENSIVE wish to thank you for Ihe grateful to these "brain butch­ money out of it. I thought it Distributing the LOG cost me services you have rendered to ers" who had the courage and to be my duty to distribute the fortitude to pioneer and explore LOG in my spare time, as a re­ so much money in trolly-car Ihe membership in Rotterdam, the field of psychiatric medicine. ward for what the American fare, launch fares, etc., besides and regret the unpleasant­ Because of their work many of Seafarers did for the liberation the losses incurred in buying nesses you have encountered, stamps and other things for SIU and the fact that this contact the present disorders can be of Holland. I had to leave the SS LaSalle members who never paid me, •has prove too costly for youcured. Many men in Rotterdam and that I cannot afford to continue Remember, too, that this is no on account of the fact that I it. other ports find occasion to science of the study of rare presented to the Master a book­ I have spent about 100 guilders contact seamen under various let "In TheAt Sea." AU maladies. It has been proven in distributing the LOG. During motives. We find that those that 70 percent of the people at Masters o f American vessels this time I have met several you have expressed are the have thanked me for this book­ some time during their lives will good guys who have given me a most exemplary that have be in need of psychiatric guid­ let, and I thought to do him a pack of cigai'ettes, or some come to cur attention.) favor by presenting it to him. ance. A blue card is inclosed to show 1 would appreciate it if you you why said booklet is pub­ would print this in the LOG. lished. (The card states that The LOG is widely read here funds realized from the booklet in the hospital by' the doctors, go to the families of dead sea­ nurses and the patients. I would men—^Ed.) for two weeks. I am on out­ like to have them know that not On the LaSalle were some To the Editor; patient treatment now, enjoying all members of our excellent wise guys who thought I wanted I would like to put in a good life around the Tampa Hall with Union share the "joke" recently to buy ship's stores and linen. word for the Municipal Hospital plenty of time to think things stated by Hank. To them and the man who in Tampa. When I was in there over. wanted to sell me a packet of recently, I found the Marine I want all concerned over this cigarettes for two guilders, I doctors, Bush and Hammond, 'Thanks For LOG' tragedy to know that everything want to say that I only came very attentive. They made their Says Brother Headed possible was done for the victims aboard to distribute the LOG. rounds regularly and gave the at the Hospital. Inland On Trip patients every consideration. VISITS HOSPITALS I hope to be back out at sea Furlliennore, the cooperation To the Editor: I sometimes take things to SIU with you fellows shortly. It, men in the hospitals. In fact, given the doctors and patients, .1 have enjoyed reading the that day I bought one of your by the nurses, aids, and or­ won't matter to me whether it's LOG very much during the year brothers in the hospital a pack derlies was indeed gratifying. the "Rum and Calypso," or the I have been on the beach here. of cigarettes from my own ra­ Tampa Agent Hall, Brother "Rupee"- runs. But now I am going on the road tions. Someday they may be in Bob Sheppard and his wife, as James L. Jones for an indefinite period, and the hospital themselves without well as other SIU men visited wdlild like to have you discon­ cigarettes and they will 'know me and, George Griffin almost tinue my copy until I settle what it means. every day, bringing cigarettes, down again with a permanent A good many Ship's Delegates radios, etc. Quite a bit of this address. have asked me to become the was donated by Brothers on To the Editor: I haven't said anything lately I hope to be in New York Patrolman for Rotterdam, Ant­ ships in port and around the about my seagoing experiences. this fall for a short visit and I werp, giid Bremen. I beg them Hall. I got married and spent a few can then pick up the back is­ and the rest of the membership I was steamrcooked on the SS sues that I have missed, and at of the SIU to know that I am Bartram, when a main steamline weeks with my wife in Char­ the same time look up some of finished with distributing the broke, July 3, as she was lying lotte, N. C. and am now in my old shipmates. LOG in Rotterdam. I have more along side the dock here. Mo­ Weehawken, N.J. — right across maritime union papers to dis­ hammed Elysaid died immedi­ the river. I'm heading back to Richard S. Young tribute in this port—about four. ately, and George Griffin lived sea shortly for what I think will Pipostono, Minn. Log Dh^butor In Netherlands Bows Out Navigator Man Finds 'Pineapple Run' Dull Trip To the Eklitor: Greetings from one and all aboard th^ Steel Navigator. I will enclose a war-time picture from Le Havre which many members will recognize. This pineapple run has proven to be the dullest trip I ever made. We do have a good crew —but, after all, that is to be expected of an SIU gang. The only sour apple aboard is "Mad­ man Spilker," Chief Engineer, who jumps on his men for no reason at all. We have two very lucky men aboard, " Buddy" the PO Messman and "Harvey" the 4-8 Oiler. But "Chips" is the unlucky one. I'd like to post a notice to any . one stopping at Honolvdu to be­ ware of "Young's Honolulu Laundry Service." The only thing these guys are good for is cleaning your pockets. For ex­ ample, two shirts poorly done cost 66 cents, and one suit, two shirts, one pair of dungarees, four T-shirts, one pair of shorts, and three pair of socks cost $7.50. Here's hoping the shipping is good in the States now and stays that way tiU we get there. Rocky Gomino Engine Delegate Remember? Victim Of Bartram Blast Praises Tampa Hospital, Branch Officials This sign, before which three Seafarers stand, should bring back memories to those who visited Le Havre right after the war, says Rocky Gomino, who sent the photo to the LOG. Erected by the Army when Le Havre was an embarkation center for GI's returning to the States, the sign reskds: "Go West, Young Man. To The Lady With The Lamp In Her Hand." From left to right the pictured Sea­ farers are George, Tobin and Fries. Says 'So Long' To Sea—Time Will Tell _ ... , be my last trip. But I'm going to continue to write in to the LOG whenever I have anything to say; and I won't miss a meeting when I am in a port town. I want to say best wishes to all of you who have been my shipmates. John R. Cbakor �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen No Patrolman At Ship; Seafarer Beefs — Offers Possible Solution To the Editor; Blowing off steam for the sheer delight of making a noise is a good thing, but if at the same time a cure for the" cause is offered it's even better. I've got a beef to air and I believe, the solution to the beef. about any selves, shortages by our­ had happened the beef never have materialized. Friday, August 20, 1948 From 'Here's What I Think' To Here's Who I Am would PASS THE WORp The Mate, seeing that the crew wasn't represented, took the at­ Second. If a Patrolman wasn't titude that the Union doesn't available the Hall should have give a damn about this crew and told us so the first time we took great license with the called. They should have told agreement. He figured nothing us why a Patrolman wasn't able would happen to him as no one to make the ship. A couple of months ago I was would call him on the carpet for If this had happened the Dele­ aboard the SS Kyska as Ship's his misdeeds. gates could have gone to the Delegate. We signed on in New As a result of all this the Hall with the crew's grievances. York and went to Mobile for crew's morale suffered a sever-e There an official could have stores. From there we were blow. The men felt the Union handled the beef over the phone headed for the Far East on a had deserted them. Too, the with a company official. This three-months trip. crew and the Union lost face j method is often used. We arrived in Mobile at 9 with the officers of the ship. If The official at the Hall also A. M. and took- on slopchest the crew wanted to demand any­ could have called the ship's of­ stores. As per SIU procedure, thing it would have a hard time ficers and possibly settled the we called the Mobile Hall for a as long as the officers the Union beef directly. Even if the beef Patrolman. We were told, "Sure, would not back up the crew weren't settled the ship's offi­ a Patrolman is on his way when the ship hit port. cers would then know the Union down." When he didn't show up was aware of the crew's beef and That pretty well sums up the was solidly behind them. Tiiat at 10 A. M. we called again. beef and here is what I feel is would have eliminated the Again the same answer. some constructive criticism: Mate's skirting the contract. By 4:30 P. M. we were getting Those are my suggestions as to First. A Patrolman should kinda sore. No Patrolman, and how the beef on the Kyska could have contacted the ship. If this the ship was to sail at 5 P. M. have been handled, but inasmuch We called once more and, as be­ as that trip has ended and noth­ fore, we were told a Patrolman ing can be done about it now, was on his way. He never this letter is for the pui-pose of • showed up. The next regular member­ eliminating similar beefs on The ship then pulled out of ship meetings will be held other ships. port without having a Patrolman Wednesday evening, Aug. 25 I don't hold the faiTUre in the having been aboard. at 7 P.M. in all ports. With Kyska case to any person in the exception of New York, As a result of this the Kyska Mobile. The chances are that all branches hold their meet­ men received no representation they were vei-y busy and the ings in their own halls. at a time when it was soi'cly call for a Patrolman got lost in New York meetings are needed. This was the ship's last the shuffle, but I do want to call held in Roosevelt Auditor­ port before heading to the Farit to the attention of the officials ium, 100 East 17th Street, East and if the ship were short in all ports so that crews will corner of Fourth Avenue. on stores when it left Mobile it not have to leave port in the These sessions are a good was going to be a long trip and future under the conditions chance for you to hit the a beef-filled one. forced on the Kyska men. deck and speak your piece. This is the sort of beef that That was what happened to From the meeting place can come up in any port. I hope the Kyska. The slopchest was comes the ideas, rules and as a result of this letter it will found to be short many • items. regulations responsible for not have to come up again. The crew, however, suffered the effective functioning of greater harm that just short sup­ Robert Niedermery our Union. plies. Ship's Delegate Take an active part in the SS Kyska NO INSPECTION SIU. Make sure you're at The Mate refused to allow the the meeting. • Remember, the (Ed. Note: The Mobile Port Delegate to check the slopchest time is 7 P. M. All Brothers Agent, of course, is welcome without the Patrolman being must show up promptly. to give his views on this beef present. This cut off finding out i in the pages of the LOG.) CARRASQUILLO FERRARA Branch Meetings BONAFONT ERIKSEN Dut to an unfortunate error in the press room while running off last week's SEAFARERS LOG, the pictures .of the above Brothers, appearing in the LOG feature "Here's What I Think," were incorrectly captioned. With all due apologies to the four Seafarers, here they are correctly identified. From time to time (sometimes too embarrassingly frequently) this happens—but this week we are glad to set the rec.ord straight. To these Brothers: it won't happen again. Of A&G Negotiating Committee {Continued From Page 12) soundings so as to prevent payment of overtime. This revision of the Carpenter's clause shall inthe future prevent such happening. Article IV — Engine Department SECTION 1. WAGES Second Electrician's Union Hiring Hall. wages . shipped from the SECTION 31. WIPER'S DUTIES The Union has agreed in this new contract that Wipers nay be required during their regular work­ ing hours to paint out unlicensed Engine Department forecastles and toilets without the payment of over­ time. The Committee points out that this action is in keeping with the Union's position that an SIU ship is a clean ship. The Committee further points out that the Wiper is now making top wages and should be allowed to do this type oF work which is of great benefit to unlicensed members of the Engine Department, as it will allow tor neater and cleaner forecastles. The Union has secured $12.50 increase acro.ss the board for all ratings. The Union also negotiated under the question of wages that in the future, in,stead of carrying AssistElectricians on board SIU vessels, there shall Instead be carried a Second Electrician at the new Second Electrician wages. The Union feels this is a big gain. In the past, SIU contracted operators have carried Assistants and paid them at the Assistant rate, which is con­ siderably less than the Second's, wages. The Un­ Article V — Stewards Department ion further negotiated with the operator that any SECTION 1. WAGES man who is now sailing as Assistant Electrician on their vessel, and who has Electrician's en­ The Union has secured $12.50 increase across the dorsement, shall, upon the signing of the next board for all rating.s, set of ship's articles, be signed on at the new SECTION 32. DAY WORK Second Electrician wages. The Union further agreed that those men now The Union has agreed under this section, para­ sailing SlU-contracted vessels as Assistant Electrigraph (D, that on vessels which carry passengers cijuis, and who do not have Electrician endorse­ the purpose of taking care of those passengers, once ments, shall have the opportunity to remain in extra Utilitymen who have been placed on board for that company's employ on board that vessel as those passengers are discharged, such extra Utilitylong as they care, and shall be at the next sign­ men as carried may then be required to sougee pas­ ing of ship's articles given, in addition to Assist­ sengers quarters as part of their routine work. ant Electrician wages, the $12.50 increase. It was Your Conuniltee points cmt that this change in further agreed that, when this particular type of contract wiU make it more desirable and possible Assistant Electrician quits the vessel he is on, for SIU contracted operators to go into the com­ the job shall be filled by a Second Electrician at bination freight ship-passenger ship trafific of the eleven pB.ssenger type, thus creating more jobs for our membership. Your Committee further points out that the Utility Messman is the only member of the SIU Stewards Department under this agreement who may be required to do this type work, and he may be* required to do such work only after passengers' are discharged. Commencement Date Your Committee has agreed and stipulated in this new contract that the effective dale of wages on all vessels shall be August 17, 1948. Youi- Committee further agreed that the commencement date of the new contractual terms other than wages shall be on the first signing of articles of vessels after the date of the signing of this new contract August 17, 1948. Your Committee points out that this was necessary due to the fact that, while it is possible that wages could go into effect on all vessels, it is an impossi­ bility to apply new working conditions in the same manner. Conclusion • Your Committee recommends tb you the full adop­ tion of this report. We base this recommendation on the fact that this contract, as outlined in this report, fepresents great gains for our members not only in their earning capacity and working rules but, equally important, more actual job security than ever before ' achieved, not only by oiu: own Union, but by any Union in the Maritime Industry at anytime. PAUL HALL ROBT. A. MATTHEWS J. P. SHULER JOE ALGINA LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS CHARLES HAYMOND �Friday. August 20. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief Juan resolution to the Head,TAMPA—Chairman. Tony Soquarters Committee. sa. 24467; Recording Secretary. Ralph Seckinger. 307; Reading 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman, Clerk. Bob Hall. 26060. Charles Haymond. 98; Recording New Business of all Branches REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL holding regular meetings was PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; read and all were accepted with Boston 39 27 34 100 12 5 18 35 Reading Clerk, Eddie Parr. 96. Minutes of previous meetings the exception of Savannah, New York ...v191 226 227 644 164 174 165 503 in other Branches read and ac­ where that part giving the Ag­ Philadelphia 123 65 41 229 * 60 49 33 142 cepted for resolution in San ent authority to excuse members Baltimore 277 152 134 563 1.56 94 82 332 Juan proceedings calling for pur­ was not concurred with; and Norfolk , 88 52 38 178 62 20 ' 21 103 Puerto Rico, where that part of Savannah 76 54 50 180 9 5 5 19 chase of new Hall there. In dis­ the minutes referring to the Tampa 28 40 32 100 27 30 29 86 cussion, several members pointed purchasing of a building was Mobile 216 263 190 669 97 79 79 255 out that it was more important referred to Headquarters Com­ New Orleans 188 128 150 466 164 129 153 446 that buildings be gotten in other Brother Dan Butts, mittee. SUP and Great Lakes Galveston 102 47 • . 21 170 71 24 13 108 ports first. former Port Agent in San Juan, minutes were posted on the San Juan (FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE) held that the locality under con­ board. The Agent reported that *San Francisco 43 28 19 90 18 15 14 47 sideration was not a good one, shipping was holding fair with GRAND TOTAL 1,371 1,082 936 3,389 840 624 612 2,076 and that the px'ice asked was too bookmembers having no trouble 'Note: Szui Francisco figures cover one week period only. high. The motion to non-concur getting a job within a few days carried. Port Agent pointed out after registering He reported that the building was coming along that the Secretary-Treasurer in­ ship dated July 28, were read the SS Yarmouth. Report ac- that despite lull in maritime, nicely with the likelihood that struct the Baltimore Agent to and accepted. The Dispatcher cepted. The reports of the Pa­ shipping in New York was conour side would be finished by investigate and submit a report made his report—229 registered, trolman, Dispatcher, and the Ag- t'nuing at fair clip. He also inthe last of the week. Showers on property suitable for a new and 142 shipped—which was ac- ent's Financial Report were made | formed membership that the could be had by membex-s by Hall there. Carried. Motion to cepted. One minute of silence and accepted. The resolution Bernstein Shipping Company asking the Dispatcher for the request Headquarters to send ad­ for departed Brothers. Meeting from Puerto Rico was voted was scheduled for a hearing be­ key. Report accepted. The Sec­ ditional copies of Branch min­ adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with 195 down with 90 bookmen against fore Maritime Commission, on its retary-Treasurer's report on the utes and reports so that they members present. and none in favor. One minute application for subsidy to oper­ signing of a two-year contract could be posted on bulletin of silence for departed Brothers. ate two passenger ships to Ant­ 4 4 4 with Mississippi was accepted, board. One minute of silence foxwerp and Rotterdam. In verbal 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO — Chair­ with a vote of thanks to the departed Brothers. report the Secretary-Treasurer man. A. S. Cardulio. 24599; Re­ GALVESTON—Chairman. Val New York Negotiating Commit­ announced record gains won in 4 4 4. cording Secretary. A1 Bernstein. James. 7803; Recording Secre­ tee, and a rousing vote of thanks SAVANNAH—Chairman. W. J. 21065; Reading Clerk. G. Mett- tary. Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading Mississippi contract signed in to New Orleans Port Agent, Bull (Bill) Brantley. Gill; Recording ing. 49839. New Orleans. He also discussed Clerk. R. WilUirn. 37739. Sheppard, for a good job. One status of negotiations with oper­ Previous minutes dated July Secretary. Frank Richardson. Galveston Branch minutes for ators of Atlantic and Gulf Ship minute of silence was observed 38220; Reading Clerk. Charles 21, were read and accepted. New July 28, and Financial Report 'for departed Brothers. Business only of Branches hold­ for July 31, and August 7, x-ead Ownex's Association and declared Starling. 6920. Motions made to accept and ing x-egular meetings was read and accepted. Moved and car­ that the same contract as Mis­ 4 4. 4. sissippi's demanded of them, in­ BALTIMORE—Chairman. Ben file minutes of all Branches af­ and accepted. Motion by ' San- ried to accept the Tx-casurcr's cluding the $12.50-$25.00 wage -Lawson. 894; Recording Secre­ ter reading New Business only. ford, 33251, to notify Harry Financial Reports for July 24, hikes and other prominent fea­ Assistant Secretary and 31. New Business of Bran­ tary. Robertson, 30148; Reading West Coast and Great Lakes Johnson, minutes were posted. The Agent Treasurer, SUP, to ask all SUP ches holding meetings was read tures. Vai'ious matters of gen­ Clerk. A1 Stansbury. 4683. eral interest were discussed xmBaltimore minutes for July reported that shipping had been Agents to forward minutes of and- accepted. Special meetings. der Good and Welfare. One min­ 28, Baltimore Financial Report slower for the past couple of their Branch meetings to the Agent's Reports, West Coast and ute of silence was observed for for July 31, and the Secretai-y- weeks. He reported that he had San Francisco A&G Branch at Great Lakes Minutes were ac­ departed Brothers. Treasurer's Weekly Financial paid off the SS Southland (South their new address, 85 Third cepted and filed. Galveston Ag­ 4 4 4 Report for July 21, were all read Atlantic) in Jacksonville, with Street. Second by D. Bell, and ent's, Patrolman's,, and Dis­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, a few beefs, and that he ex­ several. Carried. The West Coast and accepted. Only New Business patcher's reports were accepted. Leroy Clarke. 23062; Recording of Branches holding meetings pected to pay off the SS South- Representative's report and the A wire from the Secretary- Secretary, Johnny Johnston. 53; was read. All were accepted. wind Friday. Two ships were Patrolman's report were read Treasurer notifying of the sign-, Rg^^ing Clerk. Buck Stephens. West Coast and Great Lakes expected for the next week but, and accepted. Under New Busi­ xng of the new contract with ^0 Minutes were posted, and all being on regular runs, there ness, there was a motion to ex­ the Mississippi Shipping Co. was New Ox'leans previous minutes ship's minutes were forwarded would be few replacements. Ac­ tend a vote of thanks to the read and accepted with a vote for July 28, read and accepted. to the Editor of the LOG. The cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's San Francisco Building Commit­ of thanks to Bull Sheppard, New New Oxdeans financial reports for Secretary-Treasurer's report on Report, and his Financial Report tee. Carried. Under Good and Orleans Agent. Under New Bus­ July 31, and August 7 accepted . the signing of a two-year con­ for July 17 and 24 were read Welfare it was decided to fol­ iness thex-e was a motion that as x-ead and audited. The Secre­ tract with Mississippi was ac­ and accepted. The Dispatcher's low the Building Committee's profits from the coca cola and tary-Treasurer's financial reports cepted with a vote of thanks. Report was made £ind accepted. report in laying out the new cigarette machines be u.sed at of July 24 and July 31, read and Under Good and Welfare there HaU. The Building Committee the Agent's discretion. Carried. The Agent's, Patrolmen's, and accepted with exception of San Dispatcher's Reports were made was discussion on why the move explained that the delay in Motion by J. Petro, G-133, that Juan. It was moved .to non-con­ had not been made to the new opening the San Francisco Hall he be aUowed to ship. Amend­ and all accepted. One minute of cur in that part of the San Juan silence was observed in mem­ Hall which is being paid for. was caused by the difficulty in ed, that Petro go back tc Balti­ minutes relating to the purchas­ Meeting adjourned 7:35 P.M. with finding suitable quarters, and more and square away with the ory of departed Brothers. The ing of a new building, and re­ 88 men present. that the final success of the situation on the Ore Line ships Union if possible, but that if Committee was not the result Galve.ston Branch meeting of commended that the Union con­ 4 4 4 was discussed on the floor under PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. of good luck, but rather came July 28th is concurred in up fine the buying of buildings to Good and Welfare. L. A. Gardner, 3697; Reading about through hard work and and down the Coast that he be the main-land. The Agent re­ 4 4. 4• Clerk. M. Cerelli. 24820; Record­ walking all over town until the placed in the Social Register. ported that the business aff£dx:-s of the port were. in very good NORFOLK—Chairman. Ander­ ing Secretary. D. C. Hall, 43372. right place was located at a Carried. shape. In line with the Union's reasonable rent. One minute of son. 5510; Recording Secretary. All New Business of Branches 4 4 4 program of saving money when­ silence for departed Brothers. Baker. 30907; Reading Clerk. holding meetings was accepted, ever possible, the Union has MOBILE — Chairman. Oscar Roundlree. 36979. except that part- of Savannah 4 4 4 rented the old Hall which it Stevens. 115G; Recording Sec­ BOSTON—Chairman. J. GreenNorfolk minutes for July 28 minutes pertaining to the Agent owns at 339 Chartres Sti-eet, to retary. Jeff Morrison. 24213; read and accepted. The Nor­ acting on excuses, which was baum. 281; Recording Secretary. Mrs. J. Randall for $100 per folk Financial Reports for July non-concux-ed with. The New C. L. MacDonald. 50632; Read­ Reading Clerk. H. J. Fischer. month. It is stipulated that the G-59. 31 £md August 7, accepted. Sec­ York Special Meetings of July ing Clerk. J. Arabasr. 29836. place is rented on a monthly Minutes of meetings held in The Boston Branch minutes retary-Treasurer's Financial Re­ 15, and 19 were accepted, as basis so that in event of strike ports for July 24 and 31 read well as the Norfolk Special for July 28, were filed. All New Philadelphia, New Orleans, and and the space is needed, the and accepted. New Business of Meeting of July 24. Great Lakes Business of other Branches hold­ Baltimore were referred to New Union can take possession. The Branches holding meetings were and SUP Branch Minutes wex-e ing meetings were read and ac­ Business. All other Branch min­ read and accepted with the ex­ posted. The Agent reported that cepted except Puerto Rico, where utes were accepted with only Agent further reported that an ception of Puerto Rico Min­ shipping was holding fair, and a motion was made to non-con- New Business being read. Motion agreement had been signed with utes, which were held over to that half of the payoffs were cur with the resolution on the to accept the communication the Mississippi Shipping Co., in New Business. The Agent re­ A&G-contracted tankers. He urg­ new building, as it was felt from the Secretary-Treasurer on which many gains had been ported on the progress of the ed the members to take these that it called for too much the signing of the Mississippi achieved for the Union, includ­ Negotiating Committee, on the jobs. The* membership was given money for a building in Puerto agreement, and a vote of thanks ing a substantial raise, a twoefforts being made by the Un­ a "report on the negotiations be­ Rico, and further that we should was given to New Orleans Ne­ year contract, and the maintainion to obtain draft deferment ing carried on by Headquarters set up new Halls in the States gotiating Committee for their ance of the Union Hiring Hall. for seamen, and he gave a res­ Negotiating Committee with var­ first. Ernest Tilley reported that good work. The Headquarters The report was accepted with a ume of business and shipping ious SS operators and he ex­ he had been appointed by the Report was accepted. The Ag­ vote of thanks. The Patrolmen for the past two'weeks. He re­ plained the necessity for com­ Secretary-Treasurer to relieve ent, Patrolmen, and Dispatcher reported on various beefs, with ported that shipping would not plete cooperation by the entire Brother Siekmann who had gave their I'eports which were nine payoffs, and seven signons be good in th^ following weeks. SIU membership at this time. asked for leave. He further re­ accepted. One minute of silence in the past two weeks. Ac­ Report accepted. Motion made Report accepted. A communica­ ported that the membership had was observed for departd Bro­ cepted. Dispatcher reported 466 that the New Business and Res- tion on seaman's imemployment been cooperating in hitting the thers. Under Good and WeKare, registered and 446 shipped. The Dlution from Puerto Rico be compensation was accepted and Cities Service ships that come the membership was warned to Secretary-Treasurer's report on tabled until the Union completes posted. The Secretary-Treasurer's to this area. Negotiations were turn all overtime in within 72 the new contract with the Mis­ the building program in Con­ Financial Reports for July 24 and expected to start with Eastern hours as per the agreements. sissippi Shipping Co. was continental U.S. ports. Amendment 31, and his Report To Member­ on a winter manning scale for Motion carried to refer the San cur-red with. A&C Shipping From /ufy 28 To Aug 10 I �• Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 20, 1948 WHAT ttmMK., .V. QUESTION: The A&G District of the SIU has signed eight more companies to the same contract previously won from the Mississippi Shipping Company. What do you think of the contract and which of its features do you consider to be outstanding? • • ' A - - ir-"' "V ~ A. GOLDSMIT, Ch. Steward: G. W. (BUI) CHAMPLIN, Bosun: HAL (Sandy) WILLIAMS. GUer: T. MOVER, Night Cook & Baker: p. SCHOENBORN, Carpenter: I think our Negotiating Com­ mittee deserves the thanks of all seamen for setting up the high­ est wages and best conditions in maritime history. It's another record gain for the Seafarers. With such a remarkable con­ tract, I think it's damned diffi­ cult to pick any particular fea­ ture as the best. Our manning scales are guaranteed for two years, something very important in this critical times. And the way has been opened for get­ ting more jobs through elimina­ tion of penalty clauses, which Other less aggressive unions had been capitalizing on. We've won e lot. The best contract in maritime history has just been signed. It is good, not just because of the pay increased, but it is good be­ cause of the conditions that are insured. Making the contract for two years instead of the usual one, is a piece of foresightedness on the part of the nego­ tiators. Often, to those ashore, a contract Ipoks good because it carries a pay increase, but the smooth working of a contract at sea is the real test of the actual conditions under which we work and live. The many clarifica­ tions are what guarantees this smooth working. From what I have reaif of it, the contract appears to be about the finest that could be ob­ tained. The wage increases, of course, are okay. So is the twoyear duration, with the set man­ ning scales. These provisions show the Union has foresight, especially in view of the state of maritime today. The penalty clauses were wisely amended, because the old provisions had us at a disadvantage. Now we'll be able to get some of those jobs back that have been going to other outfits. And the more jobs we can get at our monthly pay rates the better it wUl be for our members. The contract just signed, espe­ cially with the provision making it run for two years, is a very good one. Every one of its fea­ tures are outstanding: the wage increases, guaranteed manning scales and so on. The commit­ tee used good sense in paving the way for more jobs by amend­ ing the penalty clauses that were causing us to lose ships. My only objection is that chances for overtime in the Stewards De­ partment are being narrowed down. I have observed that the men themselves have been re­ sponsible by attempting to stretch jobs. I've objected to this right along. We were successful in ironing out several sore points that have been a drawback to us. Now they constitute a strengthening of our economic position for the days ahead. One of our major gains is the two-year contract, replacing the usual one-year agreement. The clause with re­ spect to penicillin was sorely needed. Up to now many men have been in a trying position when they became ill aboard ship. Such won't be the case any more. I believe that, in time, the adjustments in the coal, coke and copra penalty clauses will bring a vast im­ provement in shipping for Sea­ farers. ANTONIO CRUZ, MM: ROY GRUNDER, Utility: ROBERT MCQUEEN. Bosun: JOHN W. RIEBEL. Wiper: THOMAS CULLY. AB: As far as I am concerned the contract is, in general, a big gain for the men of the SIU. As a Steward Utility I'm not too crazy about the part where the Utility is to sougee out pas­ sengers' quarters without the payment of overtime. It's a lot of work cleaning these quarters two times a trip. Of course, if the company, through this, is going to add another man to the manning scale, then it's okay with me. I think they should put a man aboard to do the sougee work solely. I'm also solidly behind giving up the penalty pay for coal and coke if it means more jobs. I feel we' have a very good contract here, especially since the Bosun receives a $25 in­ crease in pay. I've been pulled out of my sack too many times in the night for foolish jobs; I'm glad to hear that's now in the past. I've always been of the opinion that a Bosun shouldget 3rd Mate's pay, or at least a greater differential from the AB. This brings that close into line. I also like the two-year period. The "Taft-Hartley law is bad enough, but there's no tell­ ing what Congress will try to add to it to make it tougher. This way we're covered' for a long time to come. Any contract that advances the cause of unionism and the wel­ fare of our own membership as this new contract has is 100 per cent okay with me. I've been a member since 1941 and, with each new contract won by our Union, I've seen the member­ ship's well-being improved. With this new contract, the SIU has ably met the threat to our liv­ ing standard by record wage in­ creases. I think the new coal and copra clauses are more im­ portant than many guys will think. It is a move to increase employment for Seafarers and anything that will, mean more ji^ I endorse wholeheartedly. I think that the boost in pay is the most important thing. And I like the feature that enables the Union to reopen talks on wages and other monetary mat­ ters. Getting a two-year con­ tract in these times was a smart move. And the two-year pro­ vision is made even more im­ portant by the fact that the present manning scales are .guar­ anteed for the life of contracL This is additional job security for the membership. I look for other maritime unions to foUovir, our lead. All seamen will eventually profit by our con­ tract, as in the past V While you'll hear no kick com­ ing from me on all the gains in the new contract, the one part that I most like is the two-year period. As far as I am con­ cerned, the longer the contract is in force the better I like it. Under the two-year set-up the wages, overtime and subsistence can be boosted while the rest of the contract holds fast. This way there is little chance of the op­ erators worming out of any of its provisions. Of course, the manning scale is assured of re­ maining as it is, thanks to the new clause won by the SIU's eiegotiating committee. ; � 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 August 20, 1948 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. X, No. 34 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES JOB ACTIONS FORCE 8 COMPANIES TO SIGN PACT CALLS FOR BULLETIN BOARDS AND BOOK RACKS CREWS' JOB ACTIONS BRING QUICK RESULTS SEAFARERS ONCE AGAIN SHOWS HE WAY TO NMU:CURRANS CRIES FOR PARITY WITH A&G WAGE SCALE MOBILE REPORTS SHIPPING SHOWS NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT GALVESTO SEES GOOD SHIPPING SAMMY STEIN RETURN TO RING PR STRIKE END BOOMS SHIPPING FRISCO BRANCH SHAPES UP HALL SHIPPING SLUMPS IN BALTIMORE NEIL SHEEHSN DIES IN SANTOS NEW YORK SHIPPING HOLDS TO STEADY CORSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA AND ALCOA STEAMSHIP COMPANY,INC A.H. BULL STEAMSHIP COMPANY BALTIMORE INSULAR LINE,INC SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE SEAS SHIPPING COMPANY.INCC SEATRAIN LINES,INC EASTERN STEMSHIP LINES,INC SMITH&JOHNSON MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING COMPANY,INC ARTICLE 1 EMPLOYMENT ARTICLE 2 GENERAL RULES ARTICLE 3 DECK DEPARTMENT ARTICLE 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ARTICLE 6 WAGE AND MANNING SCALES FOR STEWARDS DEPARTMET STEWARDS DEPARTMENT WORKS RULES REPORT OF A&G NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/20/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7cccb9a3f3d9911aab3753d95acfba83.PDF c0939b8c3a1ed207e0ad235c1bc956dc PDF Text Text SIU Wins $12.50-$25 In 2-Yr. Mississippi Pact Union-Run Hiring Hall, Niuny Other Demands Won In New Contrast Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEV/ YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 13. 1948 NY Decision Awards Idle Pay To Permits By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative No. 33 AFL Official Dies NEW ORLEANS—The Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict of the Seafarers International Union smashed through with a precedent-making pattern for the maritime industry Aug. 6, when New Orleans Agent Earl Sheppard, acting as chairman of the sub-Negotiating Committee, signed a two-year contract with the Mississippi Shipping Company, for the highest wages ever set in the history of maritime. The contract will expire Sept. 30, 1950 and guarantees a wage increase of $12.50 across the board for every rating, with*The company, agreeing that the exception of Bosun, for as well as 12 other outfits enr A aecision, handed down this gaged in various operations. week by. the Unemployment In this was true, based its case on whom the Negotiating Commit­ The main motive behind the sUrance Referee Section of New the fact that the man had left tee secui-ed a $25 raise. SIU Negotiating Committee's York State, clears the way for his work through no fault of hard drive for the two year con­ The signing of the new twopermitmen to collect unemploy theirs. The referees, however, tract with guaranteed manning year contract was made doubly ment insurance after leavi'ng pointed out that a man is able, scales was that it would aUow impoi'tant by the fact that the their ships under the union's'60 under the State Unemployment the SIU to devote far more time Union also secured a clause— Insurance Law, to leave his job day-limit rule. and energy to organizational ac­ contained for the first time in voluntarily and, if in good cause, In an appeal made by Isthmian tivities than ever before. any maritime contract — which Steamship Corporation against collect his unemployment pay. guarantees that the present man­ This additional strength and The "good cause" must be de­ an SIU permitman, the State ning scale on all Mississippi ships energy will be of considerable Referee ruled that the man hat termined by the facts in each cannot be reduced during the! importance to the Union now not left employment without due specific case, the referees pointed FRANK FENTON full life of the pact, unless both that pork chops are getting cause, as claimed by the com out. WASHINGTON — Francis P. parties agree to such reduction. higher in the maritime industry To back up their decision, the pany, but was abiding by the Fenton, director of international In the negotiations with the and every new job from now on contract between Isthmian and referees quoted the State Unem­ relations for the American Fed­ other contracted companies, the will mean additional security for ployment Insurance Law, which the SIU. eration of Labor and former na­ SIU is insisting that the pact the SIU membership. states that good cause for leav­ Events leading up to the ruling tional director of organization, signed with Mississippi be ac­ ing employment exists when "ac­ began when the SIU man, DomiUNION RIGHTS nador Isorda, left his ship in ceptance of such employment died of a heart ailment in his cepted as the pattern for the Washington office this week. He industry. In addition to securing the compliance with the SIU ruling would either require the claim­ allowing a permitman to remain ant to join a company union or was 53 years old. In New York, the Union Ne­ precedent-making clause on Since last year. Brother Fen­ gotiating Committee presented guaranteed manning scales, the aboard a ship for one voyage or would interfere with his joining ton had representated the AFL the two-year agi'eement to rep­ or retaining membership in any sixty days. {Continued on Page 3) in the Inteimational Labor Or­ resentatives of the Atlantic and He then made application for labor organization...." The referees then summarized ganization. He was a vigorous Gulf Ship Operators Association unemployment benefits in New foe of communists in the labor at a meeting held late Thursday their decision: York and was approved. Fol­ movement. "Since it is undisputed that the lowing this. Isthmian entered in­ afternoon. Originally a printing pressmen laws and regulations and prac­ to the case and claimed he had MEETS WATERMAN The San Francisco Branch of left the ship voluntarily and tice of the Union, which the em­ in Boston, Brother Fenton lost A Union sub-committee, his right arm in an accident, the Atlantic and Gulf District ployer herein is boupd, by con­ without good cause. headed by Mobile Port Agent later becoming a representative announced that the search for In its decision the Referee Sec­ tract prohibited the claimant Cal Tanner is holding discus­ for the Teamster Union. He then its own Hall had ended this tion pointed out that the com­ from continuing in employment sions with representatives of the became regional director for the week with the opening of q[uarpany had entered into an agree­ after the completion of the voyWaterman Steamship Corpora­ AFL in Boston, and was brought ters at 85 Third Street. ment with the SIU to employ its - -age- because of the expiration of tion in Mobile. The Mobile com­ The opening of the new Hall members aboard its vessels. Un­ the permitcard that had been is­ to Washington as the AFL's na mittee is also pressing for the followed a decision of A8cG tional director of organization in sued to him, it follows that if the der the rules and regulations of Mississippi-type contract. members in all ports strongly the SIU the man could not con­ claimant had continued in the 1940. The Negotiating Committee re­ urging such action. TEAMSTERS' REP tinue aboard the ship and thus, employment thereafter not only The building is ample enough The late AFL official inherited ports that it will have available in the true sense, was not leav­ would there have been a viola­ ing employment without good tion of the contract between the much of his zeal for the trade for publication in next week's to permit full Branch activity. emjjloyer and the Union but the union movement from his father, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG A special room for recreational cause. claimant's right to join the Union John J. Fenton, who was busi­ full details on the progress of purposes contains a library, games and free coffee. (become a bookmember) would ness agent of Local 68 of the all negotiations up to date. All A8cG Brothers in Frisco As soon as the major com­ have been jeopardized. Teamsters in Boston. are invited to make full use of panies fall in line, the commit­ Brother Fenton was familiar ORIGINALLY CORRECT tee said, the Union will be free the new facility. Phone number to many members of the SIU, "Under these circumstances the There's good news for to deal with other contracted of the Hall remains the same— Commissioner's representatives which he lauded for its policy of SIU flicker fans in New operators, comprising 16 freight- DOuglas 2-5475. supporting other trade unions correctly determined that the York fhis week. The moving ship and 16 tanker companies. claimant voluntarily left his em­ with legitimate beefs. pictuio projection gear is humming- right smooth again ployment with good cause. "The employer's objections are and all hands are invited to attend tomorrow's show. overruled and the initial deter­ mination ruling claimant eligible Feature presentation will SAN JUAN — Strongly sup­ and for an extra five cents an in progress since the first of the is sustained." be "Under Texas Skies," a ported at veiy turn by the SIU, hour beginning Januaiy 1, 1949. year. This far-i-eaching, decision is a larrupin' Western with a The companies had insisted The longshoremen were sched­ the International Longshoremen's clear cut win for the permitmen cowboy cast headed by Bob that the wage issue be arbi­ uled to return to work on the Association emerged victorious of the SIU. For once and for all, Custer and Bill Cody,, two trated; a procedure which the morning of Wednesday; August from a strike in Puerto Rican company objections to permitping-ping artists who sure men receiving unemployment ports of nearly three weeks' dur­ 11, and 430,000 tons of raw sugar ILA could not accept lest the will get those bad guys pay in New York State have ation, when the companies finally piled on Puerto Rican docks union lose all voice in the dis­ 'fore they get to the gulch. pute. were forced to grant a retro­ were expected to start moving. been beaten down. Also on the bill is a cartoon When the strike began, SIU The strike was called late in The effect-this ruling will have active wage increase. subject. "The Foxy Fox." July when it became apparent Headquartei's instructed Sal The new agreement, covering in other states cannot be pre­ The pictures start talking Colls, Puerto Rico Agent, to co­ to the ILA that there was no come 8,000 workers, calls for a dicted, as every state has its at 12 noon. That's tomorrow, operate with the ILA "in what­ other way to break the deadlock pay hike of 10 cents an hour own unemployment insurance Saturday, August 14. ever manner the ILA requests." in negotiations which had been retroactive to January 1, 1948, laws. New Frisco Haii Movies Again! iLA Longshoremen Win Puerto Rico Strike ; '"jy �Page Two THE l!' I>'' pir lijiit SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 13. 1948 ^ SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly 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 % 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 Way Is Open The two-year agreement with the Mississippi Ship­ ping Company means that the SIU has breached the defenses of the operators—and once more the SIU has r 'H set a new mark in the industry. Not only is the Mississippi contract a great achieve­ ment in itself, but it is a beacon lighting the way to a new era in SIU and maritime history. The wage increases are highly satisfactory.- The Hiring Hall is the same one we" obtained from the Atlantic and Gulf Operators early in the summer, and we know what a stir that made on the waterfront. The manning-scale clause guarantees that every Mississippi ship will sail with a full ctew. And the new coal and copra clauses mean more jobs because they mean more ships will be sailing. [i « In dealing with Mississippi, the aims of the Nego­ tiating Committee were the greatest number of jobs possible, the tightest job security possible and the highest wages in the industry. These have always been the aims of SIU negotiators, but this year is an especially critical one for the Ameri­ can merchant marine, and the basic provisions of the Mississippi contract had to be thought out with extreme care. This month we are starting the fourth postwar year. The European fleets, with their cheap tramp rates, and low costs based on low wages, are beginning to grab big chunks of the world's trade. The fact that our own Hospital Patients government helped put them back in business to steal When entering the hospital our cargoes only makes matters worse. notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and The time has come to stabilize the American mer­ the number of your ward. chant marine in the light of world conditions. And it is Mimeographed postcards up to the SIU to stabilize its own position, whether the can be obtained free at the rest of the industry is ready or not. Social Service desk. That is why the SIU insisted on and got a two-year Staten Island Hospital contract with Mississippi. You can contact your Hos­ That is why the SIU is insisting that the rest of the pital delegate at the Staten contracted companies sign two-year contracts. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: When the SIU is completely covered by two-year as reported by the Port Agmts. These Brothers find time hanging agreements—and we will be even if the remaining com­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) panies have to get the point the hard way—we will be able to draw a deep breath and look around us. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. GALVESTON MARINE HQS. C. R. GRIMES (on 3rd and 4th floors.) It is true that we will find ourselves in the best W. H. COLBOURNE W. MATSOUKAS ' Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. M. C. GADDY position in the industry, in the only solid position held J. HEITMAN (on 1st and 2nd floors.) H. L. SEYMOUR J. GIVENS _by any maritime union. But we will not be able to rest JAMES FARRIOR A. CAUDRA on our laurels, because the union that rests is the union E. MULHOLLAND G. WELDON that slips backward. J. BOUYEA A. SYLVERA J. W. POLASKI Stabilizing our position, so far as existing contracts W. HUNT EDWIN MAXWELL H. T. NOE R. L. JOHNSTON are concerned, will mean that the SIU can double and FRANK WAGNER B. W. BIGGS K. C. CROWE P. E. CUMARE redouble the vigor of its organizing drive. S. t S. C. OPPENHEIMER H. FERDRICKSSON MOBILE HOSPITAL In the long run, the best guarantee of, more jobs W. H. PERRY H. MASON A. C. McALPIN and greater security is constant expansion. A new com­ T. MANDICK G. L. DUXWORTH L. D. ATKINS pany under the SIU banner means, not only more jobs WALLACE BLY C. NANGLE ED MILLER C. W. HALLA for our membership, but the nearing of stabilization in E. K. NICKERSpN XXX P. G. DAUGHERTY SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. the maritime industry. t X X XXX BAN PEDRO HOSPITAL B. K. BAUGH At the same time, the Union will be able to move BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. TICKLE TROY THOMAS in still another direction—that of devoting greater at­ HAROLD HANNAH T. C. KELLY • F. W. VANLEW tention to our internal organization—to the tightening y M. BYERS P. D. FULCHER A. S. GRIFFIN . of our organizational set-up, the streamlining of the J. McGUIRE H. W. BIGHAM XXX J. MORTON - Union apparatus so that, when and if the time comes, we NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. ROBERTS H. W. SPENCER STELLY C. FORMAN M. T. TABING can move quickly, smoothly and effectively and at a E. LIPARI W. WHITE XXX minimum of physical and financial expense. R. F. BLACK C. MORALEA STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL There may be dark days ahead, dark days for the J. DENNIS J. P. GAVIN A. EWING country as a whole, for the maritime unions, and for the L. C. MASON B. L. MODE A. VANELZUELA entire labor movement. A. LOOPER C. L. KAMER M. CASTRO C. ANDERSON W. T. ROSS J. McNEELY The two-year contract is not the whole answer. But E. BOROCUSKI RALPH PIEPHET A. JENSBY the stability offered by this two-year agreement will V. R. NORTH L. A. HOLMES D. DeDUISEN give the SIU the opportunity to prepare itself for what­ V. P. BALLINGS L. J. PATI T. ZEMRZUSKI ever comes. G. J. WANKA C. GREEN W. H. NUNN ) •1 Men Now In The Marine Hospitals 1 �Friday^ August IX 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thsv* Mississippi Contract New High inMaritime (Continued from Page 1) Union has also expanded the traditional SIU clause, whereby the Union has the right to open wages at any time. This clause also enables the SIU to open dis­ cussions on overtime, subsistence, lodging allowances and other monetary matter included in the contract. The same Hiring Hall clause previously negotiated with mem­ ber companies of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Associa­ tion has been made part of the Mississippi contract and thus guarantees the continuance of the Union's Hiring Hall for the two-year period. rules prescribed by the US Pub­ lic Health Service. 4. Addition of a clause in the Deck Department working rules, providing that when the Deck Gang is required to spot booms for longshoremen, they shall be paid for such work at the regu­ lar longshoremen's rate as con­ tained in the longshore working rules of the SIU contract. 5. The Union has agreed that Carpenters may sound all bilges and fresh water tanks, but such work must be done every day while at sea or in port. This will increase the earning capa­ city of the Carpenters, because previously some operators have not allov/ed them to sound bilges on days which would normally mean overtime. 6. The Union has revised the Bosun's clause so that in the fu­ ture, Sunday's eight hours over­ time at sea for sailors will con­ tinue to be paid for at the over­ time rate, but will not be com­ puted as overtime to be equal­ ized for "high man" Bosun. In turn, the Negotiating Committee obtained "a double raise" for the Bosun rating. This is of par­ ticular importance to the Union because the "high man" provi­ sion for the Bosun previously meant that the Bosun was called out at all hours to work over­ time. The new clause in the contract reads as follows: "Section 12. Division of Overlime. All overtime shall be di­ vided as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event the Boat­ swain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. If the Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck on Sundays or holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives addi­ tional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is work­ ing alone, or with men on watch below only, on Sundays or holi­ days, he shall receive the regu­ lar overtime rate prescribed." CLARIFICATION Notice To Agents And Crews / The membership is aware of the fact that the SIU Ne­ gotiating Committee is now in the process of negotiations with the members of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators As­ sociation, comprising the following companies: Alcoa. Bull, Eastern, South Atlantic, Seas Shipping, Bern­ stein Shipping, Smith and Johnson, Seatrain Lines, BaltimoreInsular. True to shipowner form, these people have wired the Union that the Union is "tieing up their vessels." This, of course, is false and is an obvious attempt by the shipowners to try to lay the groundwork for some phony type of injunction or other legal action. All officials and crewmembers are therefore notified, in riding these particular companies' vessels, to pay particular attention that the shipowner does not and is not allowed to do any chiseling in any form whatsoever. Make sure the operator lives up to all of the terms of our contract. Crews riding these vessels are, in the meantime, notified that on any question that may come up regarding contracts, negotiations, etc., to go directly to the Port Agent in v^hatevcr Port they happen to be for full information. PAUL HALL Secretary- Treasurer A further clarification pre­ scribes that when the Bosun is given the right to work "high Among other improvements man overtime" to equalize his obtained by the New Orleans pay with that of the high man Negotiating Committee are the in the Deck Gang, he shall following: be called out for such work only 1. Recognition of Monday as a at reasonable hours. This will holiday at sea or im port, when elim.inate a large share of the designated holidays faU on Sun­ headaches some of the Mates foe'sles and toilets belonging to unlicensed personnel in the day. This is a marked gain for have caused by insisting that the the unlicensed Engine Depart­ Stewa-i-ds Department. the Union. Under the old con­ ! 6. Transporfaiion, The operaBosun be called out any hour ment. tract Mondays were recognized j tors have made a big beef about to equalize overtime. as a holiday after falling on Sun­ The company had originally transportation. Rather than hold Other clarifications and day only when a ship was in changes made in the contract are tried to insist that, because of up the entire contract and the port. this overtime clause for Wipers, mewly negotiated wage scale, the as follows: 2. Overtime during straight 1. Coal & Coke as Penally Car­ Black Gang quarters on board Union has agreed to set aside hours is to be paid to men wash­ goes: Two years ago the SIU SIU ships in the future should the question of transportation. ing sand ballast off deck, and forced the operators to consider be painted only once a year. Once the entire contract with time and a half is to be paid to coal and coke as penalty cargoes. The Committee rejected this Mississippi has been acted upon men who do this work off watch. This was done in spite of the proposal because it would mean by the membership, the Union This is an innovation in the con­ fact that no other seamen's union filthy quarters for SIU . men. will negotiate a new transporta­ tract and will result in an in­ had such a clause. . At the time Therefore, the Committee agreed tion clause with the operators. crease in the earning capacity of the inception of this 10 per­ to the revision of the Wiper's When completed, it will become of members of the Deck Depart­ cent penalty for coal and coke, working rules based on the view part of the Mississippi contract. ment. the Union was manning close to that if the Wiper can paint the AIMED AT SECURITY 3. Penicillin is toibe carried in rooms during 100 vessels carrying these car­ engine and fire The entire contract negotiation the ships' medicine chests at all goes. Immediately after, be­ his regular working hours, cer­ plan was aimed at gi-eater se­ tainly he should be allowed to times and is to be administered cause of the penalty attached to paint the Oiler's, Fireman's and curity for the membership and to the crew members requiring SIU ships hauling coal, SIU Deck Engineer's quarters in a the procuring of as many more it, according to the methods and companies accepting coal gradu­ I jobs as possible. It was for this similar manner. ally took their ships out of op­ reason that the penalty clauses 4. Assistant Electricians: The were eliminated and the" other eration until, only a short while back, the Union had no vessels rating of the Assistant Electri­ amendments were included in at all hauling coal or coke as cian is changed to Second Elec­ the new contract. trician, with a monthly pay rate regular cargoes. The Committee declared that West Coast- and NMU-con- of approximately $326, represent­ its efforts to obtain the record There must have been a good dersigned compgny agreed to tracted ships, not having this ing a considerable wage in­ wage increases were greatly deal of excitement around the ' enter into an illegal hiring hall clause, have secured this trade crease for men in this classifica­ hampered by the NMU's recent offices of the Mississippi Ship­ contract requiring that all em­ and the SIU membership has lost tion. acceptance of a five-dollar ping Company in the Hibernia ployees be hired from and 1,000 to 2,000 jobs. 5. Utility Messmen: The Un­ across-the-board raise from sev­ Because other maritime unions ion has agreed to a clarification eral contracted companies. Bank Building in New Orleans ' through said organization." The company also charged never tried to obtain this penalty concerning Utility Messmen who during the last days before the The Negotiating Committee that the Union had done some clause, putting the A&G District new agreement was signed. are carried for the sole purpose believes that the two-year con­ The jumping started when the other terrible things, but 24 at a disadvantage, the Negotiat­ of caring for extra passengers. tract with Mississippi, with its hours later Mississippi ordered ing Committee, acting on its own company received a notice from When during the course of a 'guaranteed manning scales, the "full speed astern." initiative for the protection of voyage these extra passengers right to reopen the other moneEarl Bull Sheppard, chairman On that same day, August .5, the meinbersliip and their jobs, of the SIU Negotiating Com­ are discharged from the ship, the ' tary clauses at any time, will the crew of the SS Del Norte, removed these fwo items as pen­ mittee, on August 5 stating that extra Utility men carried for give the A&G membership far one of the company's three alty in the new contract. "in compliance with the interim the purpose of taking care of more protection and security than crack cruise liners, discovered 2. Copra Penalty Cargo: This them may be required to sougee under any of the previous con­ agreement signed by the Union and the Company, dated July that there was no contract. Na­ item is pretty much identical I the unused passenger quarters. tracts. turally, if there was no contract with the question of coal and , Thus, the SIU contract in this 31, 1948, that negotiations have The Committee also pointed the Union crew could not sign- coke. SIU vessels were the only respyect is still tops in the field., out that the next two years will stalemated." on—even if there were 94 pas­ vessels securing penalty pay for as no other member of the be tough ones for the maritime The company, in the person sengers aboard. hauling this product, generally Stewards Department may be industry—possibly the most cri­ of H. X. Kelly, vice-president, The ship was scheduled to hastened to reply on the same sail at four o'clock that after­ the only cargo brought back required to do such work with­ tical of all time. By now lock­ day that negotiations must re­ noon, but it did not leave until from the Far East these days. out payment of overtime. The ing up working conditions and commence at once. Apparently the crew had an agreement un­ Since the SIU ships were the SIU Negotiating Committee be­ making it possible for SIUonly ones that had the penalty, lieves that by taking such a contracted ships to operate in the company got this letter off as der which to work. practically all SIU ships came move, it will encourage SIU- any type of cargo field, the Un­ rapidly as it could. back without any cargo at all. contracted operators to carry ion will be able to guarantee it- . GAY SAILING SOFT ANSWER Consequently, SIU companies more passengers on the 11-pas­ self contracted protection while On August 6, Friday, the have been reducing the number senger-type ships, thereby in­ , devoting itself to other prob "With reference to your let­ company signed the new con­ of vessels running to the Far creasing the number of jobs for lems. ter advising that negotiations tract and withdrew the charges j East, causing the loss of a great have stalemated," Kelly wrote, it had filed at the NLRB. The number of jobs. To protect the Del Norte, with its gay crowd "we beg to disagree with this membership and its jobs, the Ne­ statement. Negotiations, should of passengers, many of them gotiating Committee, on its own vacationists, finally sailed Sat­ continue and we believe that initiative, changed the penalty Seafarers in New York who wish lo receive a check-up they would result in an agree­ urday noon. rules and has agreed that up to By then, it could be presumed for tuberculosis can do so through the facilities offered by ment. We are ready to continue the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association. negotiations at once and re­ that Mississippi officials were 3,000 tons of copra can be car­ ried without being classed as In Manhattan, the clinic nearest the SIU Hall is the quest ''you advise us when we wiping their brows. penalty. Perhaps these' company offi­ Washington Chest Clinic at 123 Wooster Street. The examina­ can meet with you..." 3. Wiper's Duties: In line with tion is free, but an appointment is necessary. The telephone However, this soft answer did cials shared the feelings of a the SIU program of making lady passenger, who was unable number is WAtkins 5-7184. not prevent the company from Another clinic is the Brooklyn Tuberculosis and Health filing a complaint with the Na­ 4;o take her place in the dining every SIU ship a clean ship, the Union Negotiating Committee saloon for luncheon on Friday Association Clinic {d 293 Schermerhorn Street. Brooklyn. The tional Labor Relations Board on agreed that Wipers, during their while the ship was still at the hours are Monday from 12 to 9 PM. No appointment is need­ that same day, charging that ed, and the fee is $1. the SIU had "refused to bar­ dock. The poor lady was just regular working hours, may paint, without overtime, the gain collectively ... until the un­ too seasick to make it. OTHER GAINS Things Jumped For Mississippi — And So Did Their Officials free Check-Up For TB �THE Page Four m SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 There Are Beefs — And Just Beefers By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER The Editor of the LOG has invited me to submit an article "on some subject of general and vital interest to the membership." So getting right down to things I asked of myself, "What's something that everybody is more or less familiar with, but which is always driving guys to the aspirin bottle?" The answer was right there under my nose. It was BEEFS. You can't dispose of a subject like beefs in an article of this type. The guy that can clear up all the beefs around us doesn't exist. But I'd like to sound off a little on the subject, in the hope that it might help to get a clearer picture of which beefs are worthwhile, and which ones ought to be tossed over the side because they can do no one any good. Writes As Member I'd like it understood that I'm writing my views as a Union member, as a Seafarer. It is hoped this will start some discussion on the subject. Any mem­ ber with thoughts on this matter should write in and I' The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the mem-* bership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly sur­ veys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters, but will be something extra. The Editor felt that the Port Ag­ ents, because of their positions, would be able to comment wisely on a variety of subjects. The third article in this series appears on this page. It was submitted by Lloyd (Blackie) Gard­ ner, Port Agent in Philadelphia. Mem­ bers are urged to submit their own views on this and the other articles in the series. Brother Gardner is an original mem­ say they are. Plenty of times we have something on our chests that we spill to one another over a drink and we're finished with it. But any gripe or beef that is big enough to get a guy all hot and bothered about, and which he keeps repeating to everybody he comes in contact with, oug'nt to be aired in front of the men whom it af­ fects—the membership. To let a beef take the dark, winding course that leads to confusion can ultimately be harmful. If that's a guy's intention, then he means no good and should be straightened out by anyone within earshot who's interested in his own wellbeing as reflected by the welfare of his organization. express himself. If he agrees with what's said here, or he has something to add, by all means let him drop a note to the Editor so we can all read about it. By exchanging our ideas through the medium of the LOG every man participates in the discussion and has a chance to say what he has been thinking about aboard ship or ashore between regular meet­ ings, where he can also speak his piece. Now there's an idea for another subject. But having chosen beefs, let's stick to it. ber of the SIU and he has been active in Union struggles throughout the period of the entire life of the SIU. Brother Gardner sailed steadily dur­ ing the. war years. He has put in much time as a volunteer organizer and has contributed considerably to the suc­ cesses the SIU has made in bringing unorganized fleets under Union con­ tract. He was first elected to office in the SIU in the last general elections of 1947-48 as Port Agent in Phila­ delphia. In writing about beefs. Brother Gardner deals with a subject he has become very familiar with, as a re­ sult of his considerable experience as Ship's Delegate on innumerable ves­ sels he has sailed. the Shipping Rules as they are?" they invariably ask. You can always answer these cold. The answer is: We don't need new Halls—if we want to jam all the Brothers in dirty, foul, dark Halls without lounging, toilet and recreational facilities. Strikes never were Ginmill Gossip Guys have passed along to me beefs told to them in a ginmill that are really childish stuff. But they are always loaded with harm becaiise they might be taken seriously by the easy-to-convince type of listener. I learned that a certain member was sore because necessary—IF we never cared about getting more a guy he once sailed with, now a piecard, didn't than $45 per month, IF we had been willing to con­ spend a couple of hours talking over the old days tinue to sleep on blue linen. We never need make with him. The disgruntled Brother was yammering changes in Shipping Riiles or other rgulations—if we First of all, let's get clear on what we mean by in a ginmill that the piecard was now a "bureaucratic don't want to make things easier and more efficient beefs. I'm not referring to the kind we get aboard so and so," and that "he's too big to remember his for all concerned. ship that involve contract violations or infractions of pals, now," and "I knew him when." You know the But-, then, what would the gripers have to talk Union Shipping Rules and regulations, or any of the stuff. about if there was no progress? You're right, they'd things covered in writing that our Union enforces for our protection. But when you look at this gripe coldly, you see probably start beefing about why we didn't have how foolish it is. The membership, including the new Halls, why we didn't strike for better conditions, Deals With Gripes griper, elected the man in question to a Union job and why didn't we improve our Shipping Rules. because they expected him to do the job—and do it The beefs I'm concerned with in this article prob­ Endless Subject right. Maybe the official was just itching to get ably could more correctly be called gripes—those down to talk of the old days but his job wouldn't We could go on forever on the subject of beefs. little dissatisfactions, dislikes, rumors and whatnot allow it. Fortunately it isn't necessary. What I'm trying to get that are always making the rounds and most of which are never straightened out because they're not Remember, the piecard is not available for social across is the fact that, aside from the trivial small brought out in the open. life during the working day. The membership pays beefs that are an outlet for steam, and which are very much in order, all beefs affecting the individual All of us gripe. We wouldn't be human if we his wages, the membership chose him because it had and collective welfare of the Union and the member­ didn't. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a guy confidence in his ability and reliability. The official ship should be brought out in the open. blowing off steam. For one thing, it makes him feel is responsible to the membership for delivering the To allow beefs to fester in the dark until they better. For another thing, it sometimes leads to im­ goods. He can't deliver the goods and spend the day sloughing off his duties, while he goes around being become smelly cannot be considered healthful. If we a good sociable guy. If he does, he's not on the ball. have a gripe involving our shipmates. Union Brothers or our Union, we should state our case before the Just Misunderstanding membership, where action to improve or correct a situation can be taken. That little incident is just a case of misunderstand­ ing. Any guy worth his salt with a gripe like that Let's exchange oiu* views and ideas, I think that will get the pitch if it is put to him clearly and in in this way we can all get closer together and thereby the proper light. On the other hand, there are chronic gripers to whom nothing can ever be explained, be­ cause they're never happy unless they are knocking something or someone. Nothing constructive ever comes from these guys. They generally are fascinated by the sound of their own voices, and the more they drink the more they pump their speech boxes and the more destructive become their little stories. They don't confine their barbs to piecards, either. "The Bosun is a bum, doesn't know a damned thing," provements, if his purpose is constructive. Gripes of and that "Steward we got is a phony," and "Where this type have many times been the forerunner of the hell did they get that lousy Messman," and on Union policy, because the member who blew his and on and on. Montonous, isn't it? Pretty sorry lid did it where it could do some good. He either conversation when you get that for a daily diet. wrote a letter to the LOG and got his point across by having the majority of the membership read it, Standstill Attitude or he spoke up at a membership meeting where ac­ It doesn't end there, however. These lads with the build a more tightly-knit organization. Beefs are tion could be taken. loose tongues are only warming up. "Why the hell okay, if they have a sound purpose. Not all .gripes oi* beefs of this type are important do we need a new Hall," and "Why shopld we build I think that if we bear this in mind, we can all -enough to be aired at a meeting—I'm not trying to up the Strike Fund?" and "What's the matter with move ahead more swiftly and surely. �Friday. Augiui 13. 1941 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five You Can Get Out In Philadelphia If You Don't Pick And Choose By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER Shipping in New York HoUs To Fair Clip PHILADELPHIA — Although it can't be called too good, ship­ ping is holding .its own in this port, and is fair enough to en­ able a man to get out—if he's not too particular about the type of ship or the run it makes. There were several payoffs "during the week. One was on the 88 Isle of Patmas, of the Mar-Trade Corporation. We had a bit of trouble on this ship be­ cause the ship's officers had been ti*ying to throw their weight around. A damned good 8IU crew manned the Isle of Patmas and, in the course of our little in­ vestigation, we found that the trouble was caused by a couple of Union-hating officers who, un­ fortunately, chose to ignore the agreement. hands to think about for a little while. All three of these shipswhich were paid off in Philly during the past week are recent, additions to the SIU's growing list of contracted companies. Judge for yourself, then, theimportance of our Organizing; Department to our Union and the membership. You can easily see how necessary your all-out support is to the winning of any objective selected by our Or­ ganizing staff. It all adds up to more jobs for the membership. I can guarantee the member­ ship here in Philadelphia is more than glad to see these new addi­ tions coming in. Philly has al­ to get a cargo subsidy for the purchase of six ships in this By JOE ALGINA T •. f iu Antwerp - Rotterdam run, and country. NEW YORK-In spite of the Com­ I have also just learned that general lull in maritime, ship­ mission to charter one of the ping and business in this port transpiacific liners, Mariposa or a Japanese tanker has replaced continue to ride along at a fair the Monterey, as an Atlantic a U.8. ship on an oil run to Iran. clip. Several good payoffs featured A woman named Eleanor You the past week's activity among (Cissie) Patterson, publisher of "MEVAM Yf^7 the Washington 8tar, died a them the following Waterman ships; 88 Maiden Victory, 88 couple of weeks ago. During Afoundria, 88 Governor Sparks her time, her paper was one of and the 88 Kyska. the loudest anti-labor rags in the country. There were a few disputes aboard the Maiden Victory, Everytime organized men and which is on the intercoastal run, women struck for decent wages, but all 'vere satisfactorly OKAY. NOW and a chance to take care of squared away. their families more adequately, However, we finally squared One of these beefs had the this woman's paper screamed matters away and paid off the Mate and the Bosun as princi­ that labor was getting away Isle of Patmas. 8he is still here, pals. It seems the Mate didn't with murder. awaiting orders. Let's hope that like the Bosun and wanted him liner for six months and as a Last week, when her will was her next trip will be smoother ^red. But we didn't think his cruise ship for the rest of the filed it was learned that she had for all hands. reasons were sound and we year. left 15 million dollars, not count­ Another payoff took place wouldn't go for it. The Bosun The Commission said it ing the value of her newspaper, aboard the Cape Mohican of stayed. wouldn't chai'ter one of the ves­ judged by some to be worth Mar-Ancha. This was a com­ sels alone. * ALCOA PAYOFFS another couple of millions, and paratively easy one, with all ways been chiefly a port of call Two Alcoa vessels, the 88' 8hould Bernstein be given the many more millions in property, hands leaving the payoff very for most of the larger companies Paul Revere and the 88 Alcoa subsidy he's asking for, it will the full value of which hasn't happy. The Cape Mohican is on —so it means a hell of a lot to Polaris, also were ship-shape at mean that the' sadly lacking yet been determined. the Island run. have these newly-organized ships American passenger service will the payoffs, with only minor Also paying off was the John coming in to payoff here. get a boost. beefs to be cleared up. H. Marion, a vessel of the U. 8. An incident that occurred here And it will mean more jobs Other ships terminating voy­ Waterways outfit. The Marion, the other day is worth repeating. ages in New York this week for American seamen who are too, was a good clean ship and It is likely to either make you on the beach, while foreign If your requisition is cut. were the Carras tanker, 88 was manned by a competent laugh or blow your top but, Trinity, in after a four-monlhare taking more and inore or if the food is not up to pu. bunch of 8eafarers, sparked by whichever way you do give out, trip, and our old friend the every day. notify all three Delegates at a capable oldtimer, Bosun the story has a point. 88 Oolabee, American-Hawaiian,' 1 see what happens the end once so that the ship will not Ernest Bell. PUZZLED MAN which makes a 14-day run to "^onth, however. sail until the matter has been This Liberty tanker has only straightened out. Canada and back carrying news- • MORE HELP recently come under the 8IU One of our members paid off It is the responsibility of print. Just to show you the way banner but, believe me, she is a ship here this week and was the Steward to check the 8everal sign-ons took place ^ every merchant fleet is being a credit to the Union. 8he was notified to appear the next day stores before the ship sails, this week, with the 8S Isaac ^ helped out at the expense of spic and span and a pleasure before the Coast Guard to and any complaints %iade far Singer, 88 Jean Lafitte and 88 our own shipping, there's an to payoff. answer charges pending against at sea won't do the crew any Bret Harte heading the list. item this week that tells of a him. ALL NEW good if they have to eat short Attention must be focused-on l2-mlllion-dollar American loan The guy was dumbfounded at And that leads me to a point rations or poor food. a little mixup which, in the in-1 to four Netherlands shipping the news, because he had not I think is worthwhile for all had one instance of trouble dur­ terests of all hands, cannot be ^ companies to be used for the allowed to continue unchecked. ing the entire trip. I went up to It appears that some crewmen the CG with him—and guess announce their intentions of get­ what? ting off the ship at payoff time, The Coast Guard donkey but when replacements arrive it is always a pleasure to see finding that this isn't so. All started reading a list of charges By WILLIAM RENTZ they report that they have a ship in first-rate condition at ports have their ups and downs. made aboard a ship that ended changed their minds and want BALTIMORE — 8hipping was the payoff. Baltimore included, as this her voyage in January 1947. to stay on. fair in this port last week, but However, the fact that there week's shipping report bears out. This guy had been logged two Once a man declares his in-' it appears as though a slow are beefs does not mean always There seems to be a decline for one for about eight different tention of getting off a ship and week is ahead of us. We hope, that the men are not fully ac­ in the number of performers charges, but this didn't satisfy replacements are called for, he of course, that it turns out quainted with their contracts. around here, something which the big brave subway sailors-. must follow through and get otherwise. Too many beefs can be traced is very good to note. Oh, no, this offender, they said, off. This is only fair to his Un-. The payoffs took place aboard to the fact that topside people If there are any around, they had to be disciplined as well. Of ion Brothers and will avoid a' the Cubore, Oremar, W. R. think they are gods and try to are certainly behaving them­ course, the big bi-ass actually had good deal of mixup. |Davie, Atlanta City, Charles give the men 'a hard time. But selves by staying away from no power to do anything, but We'll have a chance to see Nordhoflf, Edith, Mae and the they are learning, too. the Hall. That's the best thing they explained that the charges whether the Maritime Commis-'Bull Run. Although these are A few ships have come in for them to do if they're not would be filed until the Congress sion means what it says in de-, fewer than what Baltimore is here in transit status during in ship-shape condition, because appropriated enough dough for ploring the shortage of Ameri-1 accustomed to handling, I guess the past week. Most of them they know we will not tolerate the kangaroo courts to begin op­ can-flag passenger ships when it we could say is was better than were Alcoa and Waterman ships foul-ups around here. erating again. holds a hearing on August 30,'nothing. that hit this port for loading We cannot allow any man to 8o there you are. Laugli or on an application filed by the On the sign-on side we had only. hui't his Brothers by hurting blow your lid but think it over. Arnold Bernstein Line for an only three ships taking crews. Most of the local talk is about the Union. QUIET FRONT These were the 8teel Executive, the state of shipping. Men are operating subsidy. ORGANIZING an Isthmian ship, and two Ore wondering where all our ships On the labor front, things are PASSENGER PLANS jobs—the Cubore and the Ore- are going, and whether the pow­ vei-y quite in Philadelphia, but An unorganized tanker came The Bernstein outfit wants to mar. The number of sign-ons inaugurate passenger and cargo gives a pretty good picture of ers that be are going to let into port last week and we labor men here are disguested our merchant fleet go down. hit her as soon as she tied up. over the calling out of the Na­ service to Antwerp and Rotter- ^hr^state"* of'" shTppin^"~h7re When they were so busy giv­ We're anxious to see all unor­ tional Guard to deal with a dam, for which they will buy ing away and selling our ships ganized tankers under the 8IU strike in Dayton, Ohio. But, the two P-2-type transports,' CLEAN PAYOFFS they probably never realized banner, where they belong. And then, what do you expect? That's General John Pope and General that, before they knew it, they'd with the membership's help, where 8enator Taft hails from, There were few beefs on the.se [William Weigel. be watching other countries be­ we'll continue to work so that isn't it? .An application for a construc­ ships and only minor ones at gin to carry the biggest load of they will be 8IU one day. Baseball and the hot weather that. All were taken care of tion subsidy for conversion of the world's shipping. Our Brothers in the local Ma­ have this town by the seat of the the two ships to civilian pas­ at the payoffs. rine Hospital are doing well. I pants and aside from questions The crews coming in here are senger use has already been PLENTY OF MEN bringing their ships in pretty get to see them every Friday, on the temperatui'e reading, the filed with the Commission. , There are plenty of men on when they get the LOG8 and one-big thing in everyone's mind The Bernstein Line has piade clean. The fact that they are several attempts to operate un­ doing such a swell job seems the beach here. We don't know their weekly hospital benefits. is this: How to get tickets for All in all, everything is pro­ the World 8eries at 8hike Park der the American flag, but each to indicate they are getting to where they are coming from. All apparntly think that Balti­ ceeding well in the Port of when the amazing A's cop the' time the Commission has turned know their contracts. This is of great help to the more is the best port for ship­ Baltimore,, with no trouble of pennant? (Editors Note: If they down its requests. Patrolmen, besides the fact that ping. Unfortunately, they are any kind pending. do!) , Last February, Bernstein tried Chief Stewards Baltimore Expecting Slow Shipping Week �THE Page Six Frisco Branch Finally Does It: Opens New Hall For A&G District SEAFARERS LOG SHIP BLAST VICTIM ON THE MEND By A. S. CARDULLO r •' Ir SAN FRANCISCO — Here's . lieve me when 1 say it isn't the announcement we promised funny. The CIO longshoremen out last week: The new Hall of the here have an injunction against San Francisco Branch, Atlantic them and they are looking for and Gulf District, is located at any excuse to stop work. 85 Third Street. The phone In this case the commies whis­ pered "race riot," and the press number is still DOuglas 2-5475. said "crew riots," neither of All of us out here are proud which were true. of our new quarters and we The whole incident could have know the other members will be, been averted if the messrooms too. The accommodations are were kept locked when the ship ample for our purpose. Every­ was in port. We trust that the thing is spic and span, with members will keep this in mind freshly painted white walls and the next time their ships are out this way. shinning wax floors. That's all for now from the RECREATION ROOM Gold Coast. In-our next report James Jones, one of the men buraed in steam line ex­ plosion aboard the SS John Bertram in Tampa last month; There is special room for we hope to be able to report a has been discharged from the hospital, where above photo was recreational purposes, containing number of men registered and taken, but will require indefinite treatment for his burns. a library, games and free coffee were shipped. for the brothers browsing around. Members who wish to impi'ove their rating will flnd our collection of text books on a variety of subjects quite help­ By CAL TANNER the Alcoa Runner, the William cussions are continuing with ful. Waterman Steamship Corpora­ Johnson and the Ben Fisher. MOBILE — During the past tion, the main company here. Only vessel to hit Mobile in Union educational material is seven days shipping reached a Our negotiating committee is transit this week was the Gov­ also available for all hands in­ new low, with a total of 58 book­ terested in the know-how needed men and 11 permitmen being ernor Bibb, a Waterman ship making definite progress. While the company is asking to be a good Union man. Edu­ shipped. Only four ships paid off that came in with a full crew for some changes and concessions from Beaumont, Texas. Our cational classes will be held and none signed on. Patrolmen visited the ship and in the proposed contracts, these daily once things start to roll. At this writing, however, thei'e the replacements needed were are not vital enough to won-y A vote of thanks is due—sev­ are several ships waiting to be furnished right away. about, and have no effect on any eral A&G men on the beach here signed on as soon as necessary of our hard-won provisions in NO OPTIMISM who helped line things up at the repairs are made, and slopchests the old contract. In face of the fact that ship­ new Hall, and get it in working and stores are put aboard. At no time here have negotia­ All ships paying off are Alcoa ping last week was the woi'st we order. Among these Brothers, tions broken down. Both sides whose enthusiastic efforts were jobs. The Clipper, one of the have had in some time, we can­ are meeting continuously in or­ line's luxury passenger ships, not be optimistic about the im­ very helpful, are: der to get the new contiact took no replacements this trip. mediate future. Prospects do lined up as quickly as possible. C. Metting, P. Drevas, R. W. Her payoff, like that of the Cape not look too good for the coming We hope to be able to reiSort Stanford, T. Popa, D. Bell, J. R. Edmont, was smooth. week. something favorable on this in Gordon, R, K. Williams, H. AberThe Edmont, which had been Quite a few arrivals are ex­ the very near future. ham, S. Holden, H. Beckman, L. operated by Alcoa for sometime pected, but there is no certainty Burnett, J. Ciglio. now, is being turned back to j that they will go back out again. OLDTIMERS We didn't have any payoffs the Maritime Commission for In fact, some of them are sched­ Included among the oldtimers here during the past week al­ layup. uled to undergo repairs at the -on the beach in Mobile at the though we did have several ships shipyards ,here. The moment SQUARED AWAY moment are Charles (Captain) stop by in transit. Among these shipping does revive, we will re­ The payoff' aboard the William Spencer, W. W. Brown, K. W. were the Penmar, Calmar, St. port it to you, via the LOG. Johnson was held up awhile be­ Klug, W. Jimmie Grey, E. L. Augustine Victory, and the War­ According to the report of our cause of overtime disputes, all of Collins, M. Bonds, J. L .Osborn. rior. The Warrior merely stopped Patrolman who visited the local which were finally settled to the William Werneth, Leo P. Marsh, for a breather before making the maiine hospital, all goes well crew's satisfaction. Tom Meagher, J. Jordan and S. European run. with our Brothers confined there. Chief cause of trouble aboard W. Ghale. Brothers receiving their Union this ship was the Skipper and a UNNECESSARY BEEF The SlU-affiliated Marine Al­ benefits this week included A. Mate—who is an ex-NMU man— lied Workers' Towboat Division A group of the boys on one of both of whom made a lovely C. McAlpin, L. D. Atkins. Also has been digging in at the na­ in the hospital are Brothers our ships had another fracas combination. tional pastime. In a free-hitting Wallace Bly and E. K. Nickerson. with the longshoremen here. The Patrolmen won the beef contest the other day, our tugThis is the third beef of this that arose as a result of no shore INTEREST IN CONTRACTS men dropped a close game to the i5ort. If the messrooms were leave in Bermuda, and also The main topic of interest to Mobile Ri\^r Rats, an aggrega­ "cept locked during the period squared away several other the Seafarers around the Hall tion representing the river and in port, and the watch were beefs. The last payoff for the now is the progress of contract bar pilots here, 16 to 15. Pitch­ given the keys to hold, these week was on the Ben Fisher, negotiations. At our last regular ing the pellet for the MAW was beefs would never happen. v/hich had but a few minor beefs meeting, the membership was in­ Brother M. E. Nelson. Some fellows may think it's a that were quickly settled to the formed of the negotiations being The towboat Division has an­ joke to be in port for a day or satisfaction of all hands. conducted in New York and other game scheduled for next The ships to be signed on what the Negotiating Committee week, and it is hoped that all so and stir up • beefs like these, but A1 Berstein and I make these when the repairs have been is doing. Brothers on the beach will drop docks everyday and you can be- made and stores completed are Down here in the Gulf, dis­ by to see them play. Mobile Reports Progress With Waterman I;:: FrMat. August 13, 1948 The Patrolmen Say— Do It Right NEW YORK—In recent weeks we have come across quite a number of demotion beefs. Somehow, a few Skippers and Chief Engineers have arrived at the old-fashioned idea that, by demoting a rated man, they have handed out the extreme penalty against so-called mis­ conduct. It is true that any man found guilty of not being able to carry out the duties of his rating can be demote'd to the next infer­ ior rating, but such action must be proven before the U. S. Steamboat Inspectors. But we have been plagued by certain officers who take the position that they are big­ ger than the Inspectors that is­ sue the ratings, and make a practice of demoting not to the next rating, but (to take an ex­ ample) from Chief Steward to Messman, or from Chief Elect­ rician to Wiper. Such a pro-' cedure is contrary to maritime law. Demotions for minor miscon­ duct is a high-handed gesture of swell-headed Chief Engine­ ers and Skippers, enthralled by their "exalted" position, who imagine themselves the sole judge of others with the right to give or take away a mans livelihood. Fortunately the officers who pull this tactic are few, and their unwarranted action should not be allowed to cast a reflec­ tion on the majority of officers, who endeavor lo do the right thing. The rated men shipping out of the SIU realize that they have an obligation to their ship­ mates and to their Union to do the work of their respective ratings and instances where they have not been able to do their duties are very few. Remember that, as long as a man carries out his responsibil­ ities and lives up to the agree­ ment, regardless of anything else he may do, he is protected against any and all demotions. Of course what a man does on his own time is his own busi­ ness. When you go Aboard ship, though, do your job right and prove to others (as we already know) that an SIU seaman is the best seaman in the world! Louis Coffin �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 13, 1«48 GRATEFUL FOR UNION BACKING Why Bosuns Get Grey SAN JliAN — There's no change in the strike situation down here as the longshoremen's beef continues 100 percent ef­ fective. Relations between our crewmembers here and the striking men of the ILA and UTM are at a very high level. What I call incurable "com­ pany men" among Masters and Mates often constitute a serious menace to the life and limb of the crew, as well as a hazzard to the. ship, a source of loss to the company and a . liability to the underwriters. These men go on the mistaken idea that, if they chisel a few hours overtime from the crew and indulge in other penuriousness, the company will, in undy­ ing gratitude, magnanimously present them with* a Commo­ dore's position or a shoreside job. Captain McF., ordinarily a kindly man to his crew, had wox-ked long and diligently at his profession, and had risen to command one of several sister ships that were the world's largest bulk carriers. San Juan SlU Continues To Aid Puerto Rico Longshore Strike By SAL COLLS By G. W. BILL CHAMPLIN On my first trip to sea on the old Marore, in 1925, I became acquainted with the kind of Master, who is a company man first, and a seaman afterward. Page Seven ' SIU rraresentalion drew plaudits from Seafarer John White, ChiR Electrician aboard the Robin Gray, after the Union aided him in being cleared of phony sabotage charge lodged with Coast Guard by vessel's Chief Engineer. Line ship, was disposed of when the Oiler, who had been per­ forming for three days, was pulled off the vessel. The Night Cook and Baker, who had been late for three consecutive days, was fined $25. Because of the present .situa­ (Editor's Note: Late dispatches tion, there were no sign-ons. report settlement of the strike.) Both the Catahoula and the Oddly enough, shipping has Carabulle, of the Cuba Distilling been very good, especiallj'^ in Company, have called in here the Deck Department. Since the and shipboard organizers were strike may last indefinitely, contacted on both these vessels. many of the men on the vessels Sentiment on both these vessels tied' up are heading for the appear to be strongly SIU. mainland, because they would rather take their chances > on (Editor's Note: On Aug. 3, being shipped out from another the National Labor Relations port. Board handed down a certifica­ Replacements for them have, tion order naming the SIU as collective bargaining agent, as a therefore, been necessary. result of the elections held re­ SQUARED AWAY cently on these ships.) Of course, there have been no payoffs during the past week. A beef on the SS Monroe, a Bull RECOMMENDATION ' The local Building Committee has recommended the purchase of the building on Palayo Street, just around the corner from our present location, to serve as a new Hall. The membership has Someone called the French accepted the committee's recom­ Police who beat and kicked the mendations. violently resisting Cook to jail The strike being conducted by to sober up. our AFL Maritime Trades De­ I put out the supper alone as partment affiliate, the ILA, has the Third Cook also took off, and the island tied up tight, and the didn't show up till next morn­ Governor of the island and one ing. The Chief Cook got out the of his aides have gone to next day after a rough night in Washington to see if something jail without cigarettes. cannot be done to bring about When we got to Dingwall, I a settlement. found the Crewmessman missing Bosuns Aren't Only Grey Ones, Suys Stewurd By RAYMOND J. WELLS So that left only one thing to do: try to persuade the old Third Cook to sign on as Night Cook and Baker—broken ribs and all. This he did, although he had taken his papers and clothes home previously. Everything went smoothly till we hit the coast of Europe The good Captain was even There have been many articles then on his last voyage, for he in the LOG about Bosun's prob­ was to have been made Com­ lems; but I can tell you he is modore next trip. not the only man who gets grey Sailing out of New York, we hair! hit Cristobal on Sunday, March Take the last trip of the SS 7 (my birthday, damn it!) and, William R. Davie, South Atlanlay on the hook. "Heavens," ex­ tic. We left June 17, and just claimed the Skipper who didn't got back. It was my 13th cross­ swear, "a day lost!" ing of the Atlantic—so maybe At Cruz Grande, Chile, there that had something to do with it. Because of the strike, there on sailing day. We left the dock, was a shortage of ore, and an­ We crewed up in Baltimore, but were held up by the tide, are more Brothers around the and the sailing boa»-d was posted beach then normally. Some of other two days were lost. and the first thing off the bat again for 8:00 PM. I went the lads seen around are E. Venthe Chief and 3rd Cooks got into A week later we lost a day in tureira, M. Murphy, M. Santi­ ashore to look for him. a battle, with the Saloon MessMiraflores Lake, awaiting transit ago, H. R. Billings, Homer SpurAfter visiting fifteen joints I man mixing in too. through the Panama Canal. Then came back fifteen minutes before lock, G. Gonzalez, J. Bermudez, All came out with bruises and we took on bunkers at Chrlstosailing. About then the Mess- J. Maldonado and J. Goicoechea. bal. "Great Guris! More lost black eyes and got a calling man showed up and made the down by the Patrolman, before time." ship. So we left Dunkirk with sailing to Norfolk. We were to discharge at Spar­ all hands aboard. Saturday, the 3rd Cook went rows Point, Baltimore; so we I got a good night's sleep ran through the Virginia Capes to the doctor to get cracked ribs fifteen days later and started to thinking the battle was over for and headed up Chesaijeake taped up—a result of the pre­ discharge. that trip, only to find the Saloon vious fight. He paid off Sunday Bay. The Chief Cook got all gassed Messman sick the next moiming. under mutual consent, leaving There the company agent met us short-handed. After loading up and started scattering things He was laid up for four days us in an old launch and told the coal, we shifted ship and loaded around the galley. When I went thereafter. Skipper to head back outside for stores, preparatory to sailing in, he took a swing at me. He So you see eveiy thing has By KEITH ALSOP Greenville, N.J., because the port Sunday PM. followed me into the saloon, worked out all right in the end— GALVESTON—The return to was tied up with a waterfront I went down to the galley at threw the Third Cook on one of but I earned a few of those normal shipping which we have strike. 5:30 and found a big fire in the the tables and knocked him out. Bosun's grey hairs on the way! been expecting in this port hap­ stove, and figured everything The poor Old Man, in a dither pened this week. of righteous indignation over the was under control for breakfast, We're back to normal, but we delays these "blasted Unions and went back to bed. can still report that shipping is About 7:15, the Saloon Messwere causing him—and of course terest on the part of the mem­ good in the Deck Department. MOBILE—The Mobile Branch with his mind on the Commo­ man called me and said the bership. There was one payoff in this dore's job decided he'd show Night Cook and Baker had gone of the Marine Allied Workers, Under tei'ms of the resolution, area, the SS Aroseman in Hous­ Bethelehem Steel what a faithful to bed. affiliated with the SIU, will I went down and found him hold regular membership meet­ only members at work at meet­ ton. This vessel signed on, as servant he was by saving an ing time will be excused from hour from Cape Chai'les to either sick or drunk, but he re­ ings on the first and third Mon­ attendance. Failure to be px'es- did the SS John B. Weaver, fused to turn to. By that time Sandy Hook. days of each month, with all ent for at least one of the this week. it was 7:30—breakfast time—and hands being required to attexid monthly meetings will result in So hugging the coast, full nothing was ready. SUMMER OUIET at least one session monthly. a member being dropped from speed ahead, he piled her up on I built up the fire again and a bar. But, don't laugh—we The lag that comes with the These provisions are incorpo- the shipping list, making it nec­ managed to get the meal out; were in a tough spot then, off essary for him to x-e-register. month of August has had its vrated in a resolution adopted and when the Chief Cook came an icy shore, with the barometer recently by the MAW to insure WELFARE FUND effect on most evexything around in tp start dinner I notified the falling. The powerful turbines Captain that the Night Cook, quorums for the transaction of Employed members who do here. Things are quiet through­ and twin scx-ews were useless, Branch business by the member­ not attend the one required and Baker was fired. out the area, with nothing of and so were the Coast GvJard meeting each month will have That left us two men short on ship in regular meetings. special interest to report to the tugs that came to our aid. to pay a two-dollar penalty fee, a Sunday sailing, with the Hall PROTECTIVE MEASURE membership. The Old Man broke down and closed. With the help of the which will be banked in a spe­ cried like a baby. I often look port officials we finally rounded "The x'esolution, submitted by cial account to be known as Several Seafarers are in the back and remember him then, up two SIU replacements and Mack Hawkins and J. A. Foster, the Mobile Branch Marine Al­ Galveston Marine Hospital. They helpless and frightened, tasting brought them dawn to the ship. of the MAW Towboat Division, lied Workers Welfax-e Fund. are W. Matsoukas, J. Heifixian, the bitter fplly of forgetting that Proceeds of this fund will be Charges were read to the old declared that "before coming a Master must be a seaman first Night Cook and Baker, who did under the banner of the Seafar­ 'used "for the benefit of sick J. Givens, A. Caudra, G. Weland a company agent last. not deny them, only stating that ers International Uixion tug- members and other worthy don, J. W. Polaski, H. T. Noe boatmen in the Port of Mobile causes," as set forth in the and B. W. Biggs. However we did get off on the he was depressed. worked long hours and for low resolution. When it came to signing on second high tide, and made Among the Brothers around The MAW Mobile Branch wages for many yeax-s..." and the replacements, one was an Greenville after all—later than the beach at the present time ever, of course, thanks to the alien, and our allowed comple­ that is was therefore necessary meetings will be called to or­ are Sam Cooper, C. Collins, J. Two to protect the newly-won con­ der at 7 P.M. on the nights Skipper's fear of the. company ment of aliens was filled. tract conditions by active in­ specified. W. Heitman and Sam Vincus. houx-s to go! whip. <5or Galveston Has Jobs On Deck, Bat That's AH Mobile MAW Sets Up Meetings �THE SEAFARERS LO€ Eight Friday. Augual 13. 1948 SBBPS'MIMVTES AMD NEWS Seafarer - Explorer Has ^Salaried' In Dark Continent, South America I the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, the One Seafarer who ... 11 I Belgian Congo and Uganda seen t-.e interior as v/ell as come together. He traveled by the coasts of continents is foot on some occasions, and by canoe on others. No colonial . Otto Richfield who says he government would gujvrantee is an explorer and anthro­ him any protection whatsoever pologist as well as a seaman. in this cannibal-infested area, Richfield has prowled the jungles of darkest Africa and Brazil's Matto Grosso, and has done extensive radio work in South America in connection with his scientific interests. The record of his adventures, in­ cluding meetings and correspon­ dence with many South Ameri­ can political bigwigs, is con­ tained in a personal log which he calls his "Golden Book." Born in Austria, Richfield is now a naturalized American ci­ tizen. He claims two degrees from the University of Vienna where he made his first in­ quiries into the field of anthro­ pology. (In case your favorite dictionary is in the next foc'sle, anthropology is the science that treats of the origin and devel­ opment of mankind, including customs, beliefs, languages, and other matters. Richfield says he goes in for the whole business, but that his special interest is languages.) In 1935, Richfield headed for central Africa. He was a rover at heart, he maintains, and of­ fers as evidence the fact that when he was a boy of eight he ran away and lived for a week in the woods outside Vienna be­ fore he was found. UP THE NILE In Africa, he headed up the White Nile to the area where he says. However, the natives gave Richfield no trouble. In fact he made friends with them, if the accompanying photograph is any indication. He also collected utensils, weapons and other gimcracks illustrative of the cen­ tral African way of life which he says he shipped back to var­ ious museums in Vienna and elsewhere in Europe. the Bolivian border, a matter of some 600 miles in all. Then he struck out north for Cuiaba, last big outpost before the Mat­ to Grosso itself. FOUND RIFLE Once in the vast relatively unexplored wilderness of Matto Grosso, Richfield, traveling along the rivers by boat and canoe, made friends with the tribes of hostile indfans that live in the area, notably the savage Chavantes. Richfield did not find Fawcett but he did find Fawcett's rifle and evidence leading him to believtT that Fawcett was dead, killed, probably, by the wild Chavantes who resented the Englishman's intrusion into their land. But the trip made a good story for the radio stations which backed it. In his radio work on this occasion and others, Richfield was always aided by his knowledge of lan­ guages. He speaks German, Eng­ lish, Spanish, Portuguese, Ital­ ian, French and Arabic. In ad­ dition, he says that he can find his way around in dialects of several South American Indian and African tribes. Richfield wandered around Africa and the Red Sea for a couple of years. One day in Casablanca in 1938, being the master of several languages, he shipped as interpreter on a French passenger liner bound for Buenos Aires. Once ashore, he proceeded to explore a tough section of South America the hard way. With some help from the Bra­ zilian government and the back­ ing of a group of Brazilian ra­ dio stations, Richfield set out Before becoming a Seafarer, on an expedition into the Matto Grosso in Western Brazil. His Richfield spent a stretch begin­ object was to find a British ex­ ning in 1940 in New York. He plorer named P. H. Fawcett who worked mostly as a designer of had not been heard from since 1925 when he had left on a leather goods and belonged to Local 60 of the International search for a "lost city." Ladies Handbag, Luggage, Belt The first part of the trip was relatively luxurious, Richfield and Novelty Workers Union, points out, since he traveled by AFL. But he hopes to follow the rail all the way from Sao Paolo, sea for many years to come. the huge city 40 miles inland from the port of Santos, to the end of the line at Corumba near LOGS IN JAX ||i!- . Seafarer Otto Richfield shakes the hand of an African Chieftain whom he claims to have found somewhere near the upper reaches of the White Nile. Richfield states he wore the necktie to impress • the chief. • iv'.aa Holds African Title, Eyes Wrestling Crown Of Europe Lou Meyers, Chief Stew­ ship lay-over there, accoiding to a report carried in the "Trin­ ard on the Paul Revere, who idad Guardian." as Lew Martinelli holds the This 250-pound Seafarer, who South African heavyweight wrestling championship and is rated the number one contender by the National Wrestling As­ sociation, recently challenged all comers in Trinidad while his George Thompson Dies In Accident George Thompson, 22-year-old Seafarer, was killed on July 19 while working in the American Oak Leather Company plant in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, the LOG learned this week from retired Seafarer WiUiam F. Clouse, Jr. Clouse reported that Thomp­ son was electrocuted when he touched a 440-volt wire while drilling a hole through a casing of a control board. Brother Thompson had taken the job ashore to earn money to return to New York for a ship. He had been home five weeks when the accident oc­ curred. Clouse, an old shipmate M kr Lew Martinelli to the wrestling world, but Lou Meyers to his Seafarer Brothers, and "Stewy" to his shipmates on the SS Paul Revere where he is Chief Steward. The husky battler recently challenged all comers when the ship stopped in Trinidad. Holder of many championships, he is rated Number One contender for the American title by the Na­ tional Wrestling Association. Seafarers ' touching Jack­ sonville ,will now be able to pick up the latest copy of the LOG, thanks to arrange­ ments made for distribution of the LOG in that port. . The Savannah Hall, which represents ships touching Savannab, has arranged for H. Bennett of 501 East Bay Street. Jacksonville to handle 40 LOGS weekly. The loca­ tion is near to the water­ front and is easily accessible from aU ships. of Thompson's, reported Thomp•son had served on picketlines in the 1946 General Strike and in the 1947 Isthmian Strik^. Thompson joined the SlU in Norfolk early in 1946 and sailed is now 27, recently held the world champion Jim Londos to two draw battles and plans an­ other crack at the _world champ­ ionship after making a try for the European title. Son of the European titleholder from 1900 to 1904, Meyers began wrestling at the age of eight. After battling amateurs for seven years, he turned pro and has been winning most of his professional bouts all over the world ^or the past 12 years. Trained by Zbysco, ex-European champion, and his father, Meyei's is of such proportion that he was dubbed .the Orang Outang in South Africa when he fought the noted Whiskers Blake there for the title. A BIG BOY With 49 inch chest normal, and 54 inch expanded, 20 inch neck and 19 inch biceps, he can clean and jerk 325 pounds in weight lifting. When ashore he runs two-and-a-half miles every morning, and on the ship tosses a few weights about to keep in shape. Last February he defeated Henri de Glane the French champion in Paris; so it is no GEORGE THOMPSON wonder that Chanka Maharaj, once pride of Trinidad, decided as messman. In good standing at the time of his death, burial to remain in retirement when benefits have been paid to his Meyers was there. wife Mrs. Jean Thompson. In Brother Martinelli — er — Cincinnati he made his home at Meyers, that is, joined the SIU 2624 River Road. in 1945 and carries a full book. �Friday, Augusi 13, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings at next meeting. Cauied. Un­ WILLIAM TILGHMAN. March der Education the changes in the 27—Chairman J. Napier: Record­ Waterman agreement that be­ ing Secretary R. Noe. Bosun came effective in 1947 were dis­ elected Ship's Delegate. Motion cussed, and the referendum de­ that Departments rotate each cision that those responsible for week in keeping the laundry sanitary work must ' put in the clean. Motion that coffee time full two hours to insuie that an be taken in recreation room. Un­ SIU Ship is a Clean Ship was der Good and Welfare it was pointed out. Undei- Good and recommended that books be re­ Welfare it was pointed out to the turned to the ship's library after membership that each man use. Members asked to turn in should be prompt in paying the repair list to their Delegates. new Building" and Strike A.s.sessSteward asked that used laundry ments. One minute of silence be returned promptly. in New Orleans. Under Good for Brothers lost at sea. 4 i and Welware it was decided to XXX PETROLITE. June 23—Chair­ ask the Captain to have the DANIEL HUGER. June 6— man Cy Magnan; Recording Sec­ messroom and recreation room retary Puke Livingston. Dele­ sougeed and painted. There was Chairman Earl DiAngelo; Re gates' reports accepted. Motion discussion on moving the outside cording Secretary L. H. Harris. that any Bookmember caught laundry aft where there would Minutes of previous meeting ac­ HE CHISELLING QAVS ARE BACK AGAIN, carrying tales top-side be be less noise fi-om the steam line, cepted. Delegates reported all Departments in good shape. Mo­ WITH SOAAE OPERATORS REFUSING brought up on charges, and that and also discussion on keeping tion carried to have ship fumi­ TO CARRY OUT ALL PARTS OF THE. any tx-ip-card doing so be ex­ the officers out of the ci-ew's gated at next poit. Motion by CONTRACT THEY SIGNEp. WHGAl cluded fi-om future meetings. Un­ messroom. The Ship's delegate B. D. Lock, seconded by J. O. YOU COME ACROfiS ANY ATTEMPT der Good and Welfare there was was asked to endeavor to have -Xo VIOLATE THE AGREEA^EAJT,/VOTIFY Brusso Jr. to have Patrolman general discussion and recom­ the draws put out in US money. check slopchest invoice.-; to be THE NEAREST UNION HALL, —AND VOU mendations concerning cleanli­ % X X WILL GET RESULTS, SEAFARERS, AS sux'e the pxices weie not above ness of quartei's and messroom. SUZANNE. May 30—Chairman the legal ten peicent. Motion to USUAL, WILL CARRY OUT THEIR PART OF The Steward was asked to see P. Dunphy; Recording Secretary renew the mattresses. In Good TWE CONTRACT — ANP WILL MAKE SORE about sending personal laundry W-, F. DeLong. Disputed over­ and Welfax-e Brother ^Anderson THAT THE COMPANIES PO, TOO, ashoi-e in France. The Ship's time was reported by Depart­ asked that the crockeiy, silverdelegate was asked to check and ment Delegate. Discussion under wax-e, and toasters be leoi'dered. report back on the money ex­ Good and Welfare covered re­ Brother Harris asked that the change in France. Educational quest for more fruit juices, and table-tops, black- board and ice­ meetings were scheduled for the feeding of watch first. It box in the messroom be put into every Sunday. One minute of was suggested that all stage lines good order or replaced. The silence for departed Brothers. and gantlins be reserved for no Steward expi-essed thanks to the By HANK other use so that they would be crew for cooperation duiing the kept in safe condition fox- those trip. One minute of silence for Oui humorous fountain of knowledge is overflowing. Prac­ trusting their life to them. Jack depai ted Bx*others. tically splitting at the sides with comical facts. We've been" Martin, Deck Delegate, staited laughing to ourselves ever since we installed this column with discussion on the disputed over­ X % a radar detector (a pair of eager ears and pot-luck) for any CHARLES NORDHOFF— time arising from delayed sail­ comical brotherly news floating in and out of port. We have Chairman R. E. Dickey; Record­ ing. The repair list was to be also rigged our oxvn humor pressure-cooker with a safety valve ing Secretary Stephen Sczylrian. made up by Department Dele­ for possible boners. Well, we now believe that old saying, which Everything ship-shape, repoi'ted gates and x-eported at next meet­ is, you'll never stop learning as long as you live. Take chess, Delegates. Motion under New ing. One minute of silence for for example. A slow, brutal, brainy gaine. We were amazed, howBusiness to elect a Ship's Dele­ Bi others lost at sea. XXX evgr, when several champion chess players playing on the third gate. After discussion the mo­ XXX AFOUNDRIA. June 6—Chairj deck told us that the oldtimers in chess-playing (landlubbers, of TOPA TOPA. May 2—Chair­ tion was withdrawn and the man Jerry J. Palmer; Recording ^ course) usually freeze themselves for a week or longer over just meeting went into Good and man John Marshall, Recording Welfare. Tablecloths were asked Secretary William Hahn. The Secretary B. S. Hoffman. Undergone chess-game. We couldn't stand it (or sit it out) watching for the ci-ew's mess tables and Shi#'s Delegate reported the slop Old Business the committee ap- and non-kibitzing at a game taking a whole week. It would seem there was general discussion on chest was short of needed items. pointed at previous meeting to as if rigor mortis were sitting in the game, too. The monotony cleanliness and ship's repairs. A Under Good and Welfare it was study px-oposed changes in the of it all would hold us in such suspense that we'd probably "pop" committee was appointed to decided to accept one dollar don­ Registration Rules, reported that oiu' coffee-lined gaskets, cut the game short and promise ourselves draw up a list of fines that were ations toward obtaining a new no changes be i-ecommended by never to watch another chess game. After all, it would be chess to be reported back to a special motor for the washing machine. this crew. Deck Delegate re­ one of those things. X X X meeting later. One minute of One minute of silence for Broth­ ported that ovei-time for Mates wox-king on deck was being silence for departed Brothers. ers lost at sea. Second Cook Eddie Eriksen cooked us a few morsels of turned in regulax'ly. Motion car­ ft i t. information about food—especially the art of making Irish ried to appoint a committee to ANGELINA—Recording Secre­ slew. Eddie, who really digs into those smorgasbords when he draft a letter to the LOG point­ tary Doc Chalra. Overtime dis­ hHs Copenhagen, Denmark, or uptown New York around West ing out the evils of company putes i-cpoi'ted by Deck Dele­ 54th Street, says lots of cooks don't make Irish stew the policy in working Gex-mans at gates. Steward Delegate pointed right way. They use beef or veal instead of lamb. When Eddie chipping and painting, in the out that the messhalls must be XXX was on the SS Janeway with Steward John Jellefte he cooked port of "Hambm-g. Norgaard. kept cleaner. Under New Busi­ TOPA TOPA. May 23—Chair­ a Danish dish (which looks like hash) of meat, potatoes, ness it was decided to put in for man John Marshall; Recording Zavassen. Silvertsen to serve on onions, etc. However, Danish cocking doesn't appeal to average a new awning for the fantail. Secretary William Hahn. The the committee. The 2nd Cook SIU crews. Scandanavians are famous for eating fish in all Motion to have the blackgang Deck Delegate reported disputed elected Ship's Delegate. Under shapes and forms, day after day. But they also have a sweet head and showers i-epaii-ed. A overtime in his depax-tment. Education, Jerry Peilmer gave a tooth, oddly enough, for one particular food. This is hot, secret vote of full-book membei's There was a motion under New talk on the importance of ship­ sweet soup made from prunes or other fruits. (This fact to determine whether the Stew­ Business to have the Patrolman board meetings. still looks fishy fo us, however.) ard would be allowed to make check the slopchest as thex*e were XXX another ti-ip. By a vote of 10 to many shortages. Under Good Biother Jei ry Palmex' sailed in this week fi-onx Geiman pox'ts 7 he was allowed to stay on. and Welfare a repair list was and sailed out again aboard the SS Afoundria.. . Last week a One minute of silence was ob­ made up. There was discussion bi-other was lea\-ing New York with his gear. No, he didn't have served for departed Brothers. on the inferior brand of coffee, a ship. He was just going down Jo Baltimore and he said, "This and of the necessity of having a town is too bi^ for me. I gotta walk too much" ... Steward BiU better job done on sanitary Dunham, who made many trips on the SS Alcoa Cavaliex-, an­ cleanup. One minute of silence nounced last week—"I'm not doing much of anything. And I'm for depax'ted Bx'othex-s. getting mighty tired of doing that, too." XXX XXX AFOUNDRIA. May 31—Chair­ XXX XXX man Jerry J. Palmer; Recording WILLIAM H. ALLEN. May 16 George Meaney writes from New Orleans aboard the BEAVER VICTORY. June 28— —Chairman W. Addison, Record­ Secretary B. S. Hoffman. Deck tanker New London—"This is a good ship. Some of the ing Secretary A. Brodie. Evei-y- Delegate Palmer reported that Chairman James W. Kelly; Re­ brothers aboard are J. C. Rowley, P. Achilles, Herbert Berthing was leported in order by the stores, slopchest, and x-epair cording Secretary Victor A. ner, William Dixon, J. De Jacimo, Tom Scanlon, Bob 0, the Delegates with the exception list had been checked by the Caver. John Hitch elected Ship's Smith, D. B. Carpenter, Ben Talbert, P. Seixford, William of some disputed overtime. Mo­ Patrolman in New York, and Delegate by acclamation. Sev­ Burton, Ed Lamb, Chet Novakowski and that little brother tion under New Business by G. that minor repairs were ' being eral motions carried for i-epaix-s, with mustache and songs. Steward Jimmy Crescitelli." Lonski, seconded .by B. Craig to started by the Chief Engineer. new gear, and fux-nishings. Un­ t i X send a telegram, to the Secre­ Motion under New Business by der Education, Chairman J. W. To aid in oxxr search for humorous events and sayings we've tary-Treasurer to find out where J. Palmer to leave the registra­ Kelly spoke on unionism, both ashore, and as it entered into created—companies, please note— two brand-new shipboard x-atthe crew stood on war bonuses tion rules as they are. The ar­ the carx-ying out of the contracts ings, which could x-evolutlonize the maritixixe industry. We'd like etc., in the Middle Eastern War ticles in the LOG about the com­ on board ship. Under Good and to see a Coffee Cook signed aboard. The coffee would then be mittees working on new registra­ areas. Motion made to curb Welfare there was discussion on just right at all hours, not bilgy one time and like tea the next tion rules were read. Amended drunkeness on board ship. Mo­ ship's cleanliness, and proper dis­ The second: A Humor Maintenance Man. He would maintain thr. by Brother Palmer to end dis­ tion by W. Morris Jr. to request posal of garbage. One minute of pressure of laughs equally in all departments. Until next week,, cussion and turn the matter over New Orleans to check the standing of Brother who missed ship to a committee to report back \ silence for Brothers lost at sea. • biothers, keep those ships clean and happy. CUT and RUN •; �Pw T«II TBE SEAFARERS. LOG Ftidar, August 19. 1948 MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS mI j-r-' 1^' • Brother Offers Sure-Fire Formula For Living On $26 A Week In N. Y. To the Editor: three cents. The man believes in Father Divine, and won' Now that more and more sea­ charge a cent more. From there men are suffering from the dol­ you can go to the Davenport lar shortage, I would like to of­ theater—27th between 3rd and fer a few suggestions on how to Lexington Avenues. It's a free make the $26 per week unem­ theater, open every night ex ployment insurance stretch out cept Monday. Off Washington to cover expenses. That is, if Square they have the Playhouse you're on the beach in New York. with free dancing and gym. First is food. If you dine at The YMCAs also furnish free the "orange room" (Nedicks), movies, and tickets to all the you can get coffee, juice and plays, broadcasts, television two donuts for 10 cents; have shows, and amusement parks. lunch at various cafeterias for If you like free art shows, 40. to 60 cents; and supper for look into a borrowed New York about the same. I always ask er Magazine; and go to the large for lots of bread and get it. libraries for information on lec­ Between this and eating at tures of- timely interest. At the free-lunch counters on East 14th Museum of Modern Art you can get in free by showing your Coast Guard pass. 'At Carnegie JJ^T ONg" MORS: Hall they have art, dance, ballet, clay-modeling, musical instruc­ tions, etc., for 25 cents a lesson Take it in. You'll fill up a lot of time and stretch the $26 per week. WHISTLE STOP If you like wetting your whistle, you can go to a place between 96th and 97th Streets on Third Avenue for the largest glass of suds in NYC (32 ounces) for a dime. There is free tele­ street and Third Avenue the vision, too. Grab a chair, roll food bill will come to nine dol­ yourself a tantalizing home-made lars per week—^no tips though. cigarette, and relax. What the Between job-calls at the Hall, hell, why worry? The next trip you can go to the local Horn will be different. But don't and Hardart automat and serve drink so much yoU' can't ride yourself a glass of ice water, back. ease up to the tea dispenser and While doing all of these things grab a few lemons while no­ you keep telling yourself that body is looking, then sit down the next time you get a ship by the windows and squeeze the you will save some money so lemons into your water behind yoi. won't have to go to free the paper you picked up at the places next time. Hall. Add plenty of free sugar, So open up a bank account and presto! you have free lem­ at the Seaman's Bank for Sav­ onade. ings at 74 Wall Street. Depbsit your book with them and they'll DEMAND MORE When ordering food always give you an identification card. look the waiter in the eye and When you sign on the next ship jingle a few coins — he may present the card to the Shipping think it's tip money. When ser­ Commissioner and go the limit ved always tell him to take, it on the allotment to your ac­ , back and put more food on it. count. While in the N.Y. Hall, take For a place to stay — otl}er in the free movies and tele­ than the ten cent hotel (sub­ ways), always find a family vision shows, and read the time­ rooming house for from five to ly educational booklets, and eight dollars per week. There catch up on the reports of the you will have someone wake Safety of Life At Sea Confer­ you up in the morning, will find ence which was held in London soap lying aroimd the bath­ this year. If you don't like free movies, room, can wash your clothes St the launderette, and will prob­ remember that the places on ably find an iron handy to Times Square are only 50 or 60 cents before 1:00 P.M. week­ crease your clothes. I prefer landladies, for they days. On Sundays you can always always have a soft spot in their hearts. Seamen are usually handy, and there may, be odd jobs around the place that will Iqnock down the rent-bill and maybe earn a few meals. You can listen to her radio, possibly be invited for a car ride, and have the privilege of getting a tan at Tar-Beach (the roof). While sweating out the wait­ ing period for a job, you can always cool off at the various free YMCA swimming pools and showers. There's a place off Third Ave­ nue on 31st Street where you can get a good shoe shine for Notes On Seamen-Types Found Aboard All Ships avoid the crowds by taking a To the Editor: nice long bike trip or hike to City Island, where they have A*" seaman's behavior ashore I plenty of boats for rent, or the would not undertake to defend Bronx Zoo, or go up to Rocke­ or condemn, except to say that feller Center. he lives hard and must play Try a few of my suggestions hard. But on shipboard a sea­ and, for the fun of it, live by man is a comrade above all else. them for one week. If you run There are three types of men over the budget, take a ride who are not wanted on board out to the Marine Hospital with ship and who usually don't stay some LOGS and visit the SlU Ai J i A ^^ry long anyway. One is the guys there. Also donate a pint 1 t .1 J .. . mentally unsuited who cannot of blood for them—it sure is a adjust himself to shipboard rou­ sensation giving your blood for tine and, as a result, is bad someone that needs it. tempered, ill-mannered and at Some day I'll write an ar- odds with the tone of good huticle on. how to live on $500 nior which usually prevails on per week Ah yes, to think of merchant ships. There are the the days of the wartime completely incompetent ones — bonuses! (since the war's end, a very Happy starving! The next trip small minority. And last, there will be different. ' are the few extreme radicals Ed Larkin who work determinedly to des- ON THE JOB AND ON THE ALERT On the job chipping on the boat deck the Homet men make sure the ship stays spic and span. They're proud of their ship, which, they claim, is spotless inside and' out. Right foreground — Garrod, AB. At left — Hall, AB and Duncan OS. troy shipboard peace and har­ mony. Constructive radicalism has done much to spark seamen out of the terrible lethargy of ' a few years ago when their livihg conditions and wages were be­ low anything on land. They or­ ganized and fought for decent conditions. But I am refen-ihg to the character who for per­ sonal reasons or in the name of some foreign ideology, deliber­ ately disorganizes and disrupts a crew by promoting arguments and bum beefs. The crew on On SIU boat soon takes care of this type of person nowadays.; THE DISRUPTION Then there are brave men and cowards at sea. One of the most courageous men I have ever had the honor to sail with was a young kid called "Lefty." Named so on account of having lost his right arm at the should­ er during an enemy attack some­ where at sea. He did not care 'LO talk about the incident, so the where and when of it I never learned. He had an unusually happy dispo­ sition combined with a sharp wit that made him a favorite of the crew to" whom he served three meals a day as messman. He asked no allowances due to his handicap, and did his job a bit more efficiently -than the majority of messmen who have two good arms. But often when he thought himself unobserved, I could d6tect a shadow of hopelessness cross his features when the go­ ing was rough—but only for a moment. • Then by calling on some re­ serve willpower, he would be­ come again his cheery self and continue his duties with vigor as if trying to drive away the few minutes of depondency from his thoughts. John Wunderlich Jr. Waiting For Visa, LOG Keeps Him Posted To the Editor: Just a note to thank you for sending me the LOG. I shall look forward to receiving it every week. My application is in for a US Visa, so I expect to be back be­ fore very long. I sure miss my Seafarer friends down there and the atmosphere around the New York Hall. Larry McMullin Sydney, N. S.. On the alert lo protect their conditions aboard ship the crew of th^ Winslow Homer meets in regular shipboard session to hammer out problems. The two boys on the left are Stallones, OS; and Hall. AB. At the table, front to rear—Wilson. Oiler and meeting's chairman; Robert, BR; Sam, 3rd Cook; and Fireman. Seated at nght. front to rear—Scotty, Saloon Mess; Wiper; Brown, Utility; Baker, AB. Standing, front to rear—Bill. Fireman; Wiper; Barrett. Oiler, and Cain. AB. �Friday. August 13. 1948 THE S B AT ARERS Rdps Burials Of American Seamen Abroad As 'Shabby' it. I wanted to know why the body could not be returned to I ran into a situation in Ant­ the States. » werp recently while I was a COMPLAINED OF COST member of the crew aboard the SS Fairisle that certainly doesn't The consul informed me that speak well for the type of treat­ to return the body would cost ment accorded seamen—even in about $1,000 and since the com­ death. pany only provides $300 for fun­ The Fairisle was in Antwerp eral expenses, the man had to after spending 10 weeks in a be buried on the other side. Hamburg dfydock. While in the I don't know if this situation Belgium port, I visited a sea­ holds true with the companies men's club, where someone ask­ we have under contract but it ed to see if I could get a couple certainly striked me as being a of boys together to attend the pretty shabby way to do things. funeral of an American seaman As I told the consul, if a man is who had just passed away. ill he is returned to the States. The seaman was off the Henry There isn't any reason why the Jocelyn, a Sword Line ship, and body of a man who passes I believe he was a member of away shouldn't be returned to the NMU. Four of us from the his loved ones for burial. I think Fairisle attended the funeral to it's a shame to show respects pay our respects in behalf of in this way. the seaman and we draped the I'd like to know what the American flag over his coffin. score is on this situation inso­ The fact that this American far as our "'contracted companies had to be bui-ied on the other are concerned. side annoyed me and I spoke "Brother Dutch" to the American Consul about To the Editor: LOG Page Eleven Big-Game Expedition Outside Beira Nets SIU Sextet Plenty Of Steaks To the Editor: When our ship arrived in Beira, South Africa, six of us decided to head into the interior and do a little big-game hunting. We left early the first afternoon with two guides and a number of native camp workers. We left as soon as possible as we wanted to arrive in camp before dark. It seemed that as soon as we left town we were in ideal hunt­ ing territory, but most of the big game was not there, they had been driven inland by civiliza­ tion. During our drive inland we hunted during about four of the seven hour journey. We shot one leopard, two deei- and one wildcat. We were lucky to kill a leopard, we were told, as they are very scarce this time of j'ear. We drove about 150 miles be­ fore we made camp and as soon as the camp_ had been set up we retired for the night. .< ^ •" HEADED BACK We retui-ned to the camp about noon, had our dinner and packed up for the return trip. There was hunting all the way back during which we bagged one (A tale found in a bottle at sea) By JAMES P. CONROY I do not recall who first saw 'er< Battered hulk of debris. "A light—two points Starboard bow, sir," Had been someone's cry to me. From the bridge of the schooner "Bennett," My glasses raised that dawn, I saw it flicker a minute Then, by God, the light was gone. Had it been s. star reclining Behind that edge of sea? Perhaps the sun's first shining. Yet, no, it could not be. There it was again, and brighter yet. But one point off our beam. Hell, I'd of made an even bet 'Twas coming on full steam. Yea, it was a ship, a ghastly ship. With the sun's first rays we saw; A wooden bark with sail adrift— I stood and gasped with awe. It drifted damn near on us, » Without motor, without steam. And of wind there had not been a gust For all the Caribbean. "Hard right, we'll pull alongside," I shouted the command; "We've a prize ship there, we'll ride 'ex. Back up unto the land." "A ghost ship," were the whispers among my leary men, "A prize that only listers would ever want to win." "An ancient Spanish galleon is what it well might be." "Perhaps the 'Flying Dutchman' for it's light I chanced to sec." "The hell with ell that gumshoe." Was my swashbuckling reply. For 'tho I'd seen that light too. Not one bit feered was I. We lowered boats, to lines secure Upon the floating wreck. The sea was calm, rnd I was sure We could 'aul 'er deck to deck. With creaks and groans, and wire for line We pulled 'er to our side. "Secure 'er mete, we've got 'er fine She's now the 'Bennett's' pride." With gangway lowered, I went aboard The shattered, grotesque prize. My mate and men all stayed behind. Reluctance in their eyes. Once below in that rotten wood. Former presence was betrayed. By musty bones, no longer good. To the decks on which they laid. I was truly dismayed When in the chartroom I strayed. And saw on the table so torn, „ That the Captain did la7 With a knife for a stay. Through his rib bones all decayed worn. •, i Before departing for the hunting grounds 150 miles in­ land from Biera, South East Africa, these brothers lined up with their guides for a picture. Back row, left to right— Hunting guide, H. Leroy, Tex, E. Samia and second guide. Front row—Jesse Cann and Roy Urgent. Brother E. Chalewitch took the picture. The wJiule paity was up early the next morning and ready to go. About ten miles from camp we shot another big deer. During the hunt I saw two lions, but they were too far away for pur­ suit. Captain Barstow's Prize iill wild pig. We saw some deer but we didn't shoot any more. At one place in the road we had difficulty getting around some- trees that elephants had pushed into the road during the night. Our party arrived back in Beira late that night, vei-y tired after a most successful hunting trip over beautiful, grassy plains and through jungles that -few white men have ever seen. E, Chalowifch Electricians On The Ship — Ashore They Are 'Officers' To the Editor: TT— r and There was the air of another's presence Thai seemed to fill the room. Yet nothing was there but~ the essence Of a bloody heathen tomb. Imagine my horror upon the sight. Of a galley, neat and trim, A fire in the oven, burning bright, 'Neath a coffee pot, filled to the brim. Fresh boiling coffee in this ghastly hole. Uncanny, insane, a horrible dream. Yet it was real, as real as my soul. Which cowardly let my lips scream. "Ahoy, mate. 'Tis a ghost ship, indeed," I screamed as I ran from below. Oh curse the sailors who live by a creed. The mate had cast off from our tow. "I'm Captain Barstow, mate," I cried, "I'll log you, I'll break you this minute." "Your Captain of that prize." he replied, "I'm skipper of the 'Bennett'." Yea. the blasted mate and- the scurvy crew. Sailed and let me stay; Aboard this ship of ghostly brew Where I'm writing from today. The "Bennett's" out of sight now. And my prize has picked up sail. A light has flashed upon the bow. And I hear an eery wail. The light upon the bow must be The one we saw this dawn: The glare of it I plainly see, But not who turned it .on. We ere sailing through a foggv cloc.m. O'er an unfamiliar sea. There are voices from the chartroor.-. And I think they speak of ma. I'm tired and I'm sleepy. And there's nothing else to do. So 1*11 go below for coffee. And sign-on my new found crew. This is a conversation over­ heard at the Seamen's Club in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Upon entering this club, every seaman is required to sign his name, rating, and ship in the register book. Theie are two of these books, one for officers, and one for unlicensed personnel. Two Electricians from one of the Alcoa ships on the bauxite shuttle entered the club and pro­ ceeded to the books to sign their names. Asked by the doorman if they were officers or un­ licensed men, the Chief Electri­ cian replied "We are junior offi­ cers." "What is your position aboard ship," asked the doorman. "We are Electricians," was tho reply, and they preceeded to sign their names in the officers book. While they were signing, an­ other seaman entered who was a crewmember of another Alcoa ship lying along the dock. Ap­ parently knowing what ship the Electricians were on. he asked them if a certain man had come ashore in the launch \>'ith thvun. and First Assistant Engineers is hard to say: but I do feel quite sure of one thing: If our Union is ever faced with a showdown with the shipowners, and our future existence is at stake, there is no doubt as to which side these characters would swing to. I wonder if they ever stood on a picket line? G. Troche John L. Hicks Crew On Shuttle Run To Bremen Requests The LOG To Ihe Editor: I am writing for the ciew of the SS Joshua Thomas, Coast­ wise Lines, five months out of San Francisco on the ore run be­ tween Bell Island, Newfoundland and Bremen. We are to be on this run for a couple more trips and would appreciate it if you would send us copies of the_ LOG. We have not seen one since we left Frisco, and can get little information a.s to what is happening at home. I will trj' to arrange it with the Red Cross in- Bremen to handle the LOG there as quite "What department does he a few ships like us are stopping work in," asked the Chief Elec­ there that can't get them now. trician? I'll let you know in a later letter "On deck," was the reply. of any definite arrangements that "Well I don't know whether he can be made. came ashore oi- not," replied the Ira Carey electrician. "1 don't know any Deck Delegate of the Deck hands" names. I'm the First Assistant Engineer!" (Ed. Note: Fifteen LOGS are Now what sati.sfaction these sent weekly to Special Serv­ would-be officeis get out of ices. Army PX, Bremen, Ger­ ma.squerading as Junior Officers many.) SAY 'SIR', BUB d'l 5r �THE S E AF ARERS' LO G Page Twelve A SPECTATORLESS PARADE IN GENOA Seafarer Urges President To Honor War Certificates To the Editor: you who have answered the call of your country and served in its merchant service, I extend the heartfelt thanks of the nation and hope that you wiU continue to serve it in peace timd:' Signed: Harry Truman, Presi­ dent." Do you remember, Harry? Arfe you going to go back on your word 'now? I am sure that President Roosevelt, if he were living, would say "Exempt all seamen from the draft! The maritime industry must be prepared fot all possible wars." I hope Harry Truman doesn't let us down. Just a word of advice to the membership: Get those Certifi­ cates of Continuous Discharge. They may be of some use yet. Fred R. Hicks . Well it looks as if our old friend General Hershey has his old job back again—much to my sorrow. I understand that he is pressing very hard to put Sea­ farers who are in the 19-through25-year group in the army. Only yesterday I read in the Jersey papers that merchant sea­ men were not eligible for de­ ferment under the new draft act. The policy is reputed to be that the Certificate of Service issued by the Maritime Commission was only valid during the last war, and that if a man came out of it without having an arm or leg blown off, he woidd now have to serve an additional 21 months in khaki. The Government spent mil­ lions of dollars training seamen to replace the tremendous losses of the first months of the last war, as well as to man the new ships; and then put out more dough to pay office employes to To the Editor: issue these scraps of paper after Like about ninety-five per cent "the war was over. What good of the other members in the SIU are they if they don't stand for wartime service and exempt I voted for the $10 building and those who hold them from serv­ strike assessments. In spite of ice in some other outfit? it being carried by this over­ whelming vote, which shows the SMELLS PLOT Regular service veterans are bulk of the men in the Union exempt even if they didn't go wanted it, the one rotten apple into a war area. Why aren't sea­ in every barrel has shown up. Recently, on an SIU ship, I men who were in war areas all ran into that rotten apple. This the time? I wouldn't be a bit surprised if certain big business guy is easily the most ignorant groups are persuading the brass pei'son in the world or is on hats to push for the drafting of the company's private payroll. He was peddling around the seamen for their own selfish mo­ ship the tale that he was against tives. Our Government certainly con- the building up of the Union sidered seamen essential to our strike and building funds be­ National Defense during war­ cause Union funds are put in the time; so it is only logical that bank under the names of offi­ the Government should be con­ cials and "what is to stop them cerned to have a strong mer­ from withdrawing all the money chant marine during peacetime. and taking off?" The Marshall Plan, to supply Sounds incredible, but that's commodities to countries in need, what he said. Can you imagine a guy so stupid? is only beginning. If he were a good Union man Many dollars were spent on letters from the President to sea­ i,s would have served at one men issued a Certificate of Con­ time or another on the Union tinuous Service. The -message Auditing Committee and would read something like this: "To have learned of the protection By ROCKY BENSON According lo Seafarer Shelly .While Ihe above is a communist parade through the streets of Genoa. Italy in protest against the Marshall Plan. From the looks of the number of participants and spectators, the parade was a complete washout. Twisted Tale Of Finance Draws Fast Kayo Bypassing Of Seatrains Puzzles Him To the Editor: What's wrong with the Seatrain Lines ships? Whatever it is let's bring it out into the open and settle it in SIU fash­ ion. I know it takes a good man to hold down one of these jobs, but surely there must be CREWMEN PROUD TO HAVE WORKED: WITH AZALEA MATE To the Editor: We, the members of the Deck Department of the SS Azalea City, wish ix> convey our thanks and highest regards to Chief Mate Thompson for the manner in which he took over his job and put to shame the efforts of his predecessor Higginbotham. In spite of the severe handicaps of working under an anti-union captain, he did a swell job. We are proud to have met and worked with Chief Mate Thompson and highly recom­ mend him to aU members of the SIU as a good shipmate. Crewmembers SS Azalea City some men in the Union with guts enough to sail these ships. There's so much beefing about poor shipping in New York, yet we ha-ve to sail short or fill up with permit holders. It's not only New York, it happens on both ends of this run. Why? The • wages are higher. We have better food with plenty of frCsh vegetables and milk. Plenty of everything but men to sail them. On these ships there 'is no lay-up or boneyard worry — you are assured a full year's work if you want it. ^ that the Union has against any dishonest officials or employees: the weekly rank and file check­ up, the commeixial auditing committee and—as additional in­ surance—the bonding system of the Union. UNION SAFEGUARDS The saying goes, "Eternal vigi­ lance is the price of liberty." Well, the same thing goes for the SIU—and every other Union, too. With the safeguards em­ ployed by the SIU, the possi­ bilities of anyone absconding with the Union funds are very remote. However, should this happen, the Union would not lose one cent. The lesson this guy taught me is that the membership gets out of the Union what it puts into it. Disinterest and non-partici­ pation in Union affairs breeds characters like this one. If it is wholesale among the member­ ship, the Union will reflect it by Thank You Joe Algina, wife Eileen and Baby James Joseph wish lo lhank New York Branch and Headquarters fbr the gift re­ ceived for little James Joseph. being bureaucratic, corrupt and dishonest. Fortunately, the SIU does not fall into this classification. Most of us in the Sltl have be^n in­ terested and have participated in running the Union. We have the best Union in the industry, be­ cause, up to now, the officials and the membership have worked together to make it so. Only by continuing this joint action can we be assured of the fact. Personally, I . have no doubt but that the membership will continued to participate and the Union will grow stronger. At the time this prize fool (or shipowners stooge?) was spout­ ing off his twisted tale I, know­ ing the Union financial set-up, from having acted on union com­ mittee, quickly set him straight before he caused any trouble. He sure clammed up quick when I gave him the score. So quick in fact that I now wonder what really caused the guy to say something that was so openly wrong. Incidentally, how many of you good Union men make it a point to answer some of these guys who shoot their mouths off in the same way? I feel that a good union man should always do so. Red Hollinger PUTTING UP A GOOD FRONT 1- When you payoff a ship and you go to the Union Hall, what is the firet thing you do? 1- Register for a job 2- Shoot the bull 3- Show your Union book 4- See the Patrolmen 2- When it is 6 bells on a shift what time is it? 1- 5 PM 2- 6 PM 3- 7 PM 4- 8 PM 3- If steering 270 degrees on the compass, what direction will the ship be headed? 1- North 2- South 3- East 4- West 4- What is the biggest company under contract to the SIU? 1- Isthmian 2- Waterman 3- Alcoa 4- Mathiasen 5- What was the name of the first steamship to cross the At­ lantic? 1- The Great Western 2- Fulton 3- Persia 4- Savannah 61 To which port is it the short­ est distance by sea from Rio de Janeiro? 1- New York 2- New Orleans 3- Houston 4- San Francisco 7- How many spokes in the Sea­ farers Emblem? 1- 4 2- 6 3- 8 4- 9 8- What day and in what month did the 1946 General Strike be­ gin? 1- Oct. 1 2- Nov. 13 3- Sept. 4 4- July 30 9- Who is a reefer on a ship? 1- One who smokes a pipe 2- Needlepusher 3- Purser 4- Refrigeration Engineer 10- Which is the brightest star of the First Magnitude? 1- Canopus 2- Sirius 3- Capella 4- Vega (Answers will be found on Page 15.) Crewmen Cheer Payoff Actions Of Patrolnieii To the Editor: GOOD PORTS We- make two of the best ports in the world—Havana and New Orleans every trip. The jobsjjaren't bad, so what's the trouble? I've sailed these ships and found conditions a little better than on most other ships. Also, I've been around long enough to know a good thing when I find it. Of course, this is only my opinion, but let's hear about this from others. I'm anxious to know what it is that is wrong with Seatrain ships? Jsunes Slickney Ddday, August 13, 1948 Testimony lo ihe good food served, the boys of the Cape Race "Beef Trust" pose for Seafarer Ed Larkin's camera. According to Larkin, the boys are "all out" for the fine chow served by Steward Fidel Likbeui. The boys are. left to right—John Murphy. Bosun; James Flanagan. AB; John Hopkins. Oiler. Frank Borkowski. 3rd Cook, and Joseph Wilaszak. Night Cook-Baker. On behalf of the crew of the SS Sweetwater, Metro Petrol­ eum, I want to extend our thanks to Jim Drawdy and Red Gibbs, the Patrolmen who paid off the ship in New York last week. We knew the Patrolmen would go to bat for us, but w'e stiU feel a vote of thanks is in or­ der. It was beautiful to see them go into action. They squared away' the beefs we had and each crewman collected every­ thing due him. They gave us real representation. Thanks, fellows. John Dubrowski 2hd Pumpman �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 Member Says Cash In Bank Is True 'Union Insurance' To the Editor: in normal times and furnishing housing, food, etc. for strikers during strikes. That the SIU has certainly done. " We have the best contracts in the industry which prove our Union is on the top in its role, and we run the best strikes of any union any­ where. Pooch And Pal lii Page Thiztaaa Swan Crew Charges Skipper Ignored Dirt, Hurt Morale To the Editor: It is the feeling of the entire 'Deck Department that the Cap­ On Friday, July 16, Chief tain has been unfair and pre­ Mate Daniel Harmon instructed judiced in his actions through­ the Bosun, Paul Basberg to turn out the trip. several men to on overtime sougeeing the passageways and the We feel that the anti-Union attitude of the Captain should men refused. be investigated by the Patrol­ When the crew boarded this man. ship on June 1, in Norfolk, the The Mate admitted that the passageways and messhalls were previous crew had been drunk filthy. Nevertheless, the Captain most of the time in port and refused to turn any men to on no one was logged. Yet this sougeeing. The crew has had to crew was logged two for one live in, and look at, this filth all plus a day's bonus in every trip and now, two days before case where men took time off. arrival in the U.S., they feel In one case a man received a that they do not want to assist log for taking off only a half Seafarer Glen Vinson caught the Captain in misleading the hour one morning, though he Company officials into thinking this shot of Brother Thomp­ that this has been a clean ship. returned and worked the rest of the day. The Captain called the Bosun son and his dog aboard the Considering this treatment it up and told him that since the is no wonder that morale was Seatrain New York on a re­ crew refused to play ball with low, and most of the crew got cent trip. Thompson is the him, he would not put out a so they just didn't give a New York's Bosun. Pooch draw in Savannah, and that the damn. On top of this the Deck crew would receive no money Department was the only one just goes along for the ride. prior to pay-off. logged although other depart­ ments took time off as well. Further, the crew was requir­ ed to work under unsafe con­ ditions. In Rouen the Bosun brought to the Mate's attention that it To the Editor: liam R. Davie, South Atlantic, was not safe for men to work received a severe cuft on the over the side beneath cranes Hospital conditions in Fiance hand in Dunkirk and was sent handling coal. The Mate re­ for American seamen are the to the hospital. He spent seven plied, "Those are your orders." worst in the world. They would days in there and finally was Leaving DingwaU, Nova Scotia, just as leave a man to die as sent back to the ship in worse the deck gear was not secured not, and the steamship agents condition than when he went in. before hitting open sea. Several there don't seem to be able to do No stitches were taken, and no holds were imcovered and the treatment was given. He is now booms were still topped anything about it either. A crewmember of the SS Wil- in the Marine Hospital in Balti­ SHORT OF TOOLS more with blood poisoning and The ship left Norfolk with no stands a good chance of losing the hand or arm—all because of deck tools whatsoever. The only the refusal of the French hospi­ rifar 1 in-spike on board was tal to give simple antiseptic brought on by the Bosun. The fire apparatus on board was ex­ treatment. m i?/o, LARRY, rne €1JOPY HOLE So, Brothers, be very careful ceedingly inadequate. Most of 3TEWAR0, HAD A MANICURE not to get hurt over there. If the hoses forward leaked and you have a major injury and one fire station lacked a hose A *3^100 0OTTLE OF have to be taken to the hospital, altogether. The Bosun reported this and IMPORTED 'CHAMPY/' you will find yourself in a tough was told by the Mate that there spot. were no new ones aboard and If this happens to you, write he would have to make out with in to the LCXS. Maybe some­ two used spares in the forepeak. thing will be done about it if These proved to be in bad con­ conditions are generally known. dition. However a few days be­ J. Sullivan fore arrival in Savannah the Mate broke out new ones. There was insufficient hot wa­ ter for showers, but the Chief Engineer refused to remedy it. The Captain showed no rea­ sonable courtesy toward the crew throughout the trip, and was even seen making searches or inspections—in the foc'sles To the Editor: when the crew was not present. Yes, this is the same Captain We had a meeting last night Lennie G. Hubbard about whom and the HaU was fuU because so the poem was written and pub­ many ships are tied up here with lished in the August 6 LOG. the Stevedore's Strike.' At times We hope no SIU crew sails with like these one realizes how im­ him again. Paul- H. Basberg portant it would be to own our Ship's Delegate own Hall and have a place where we could put up the membei-ship for the night. We want to ask all SIU Brothers all over the world to To insure payment, all back us in our desire for a new claims for overtime must be hall here in Puerto Rico, so turned in to the heads of de­ when you come to this port you partments no later than 72 can say, "This is an SIU port hours following the comple­ and I am coming home." tion of the overtime work. Yes it will be a real home. As soon as the penalty You ought to have been here last work is done, a record should night to hear Brother Spui-lock be given to the Department M/N60, THE DININ6 POOM blowing his top to make every­ head, and one copy held by COMEDIAN, WASMV CLOWNINO one realize that the SIU Hall is the man doing the job. his home in time of need. WHEN INTESTINAL FLU 60T In addition the depart­ The watchword down here mental delegates should now is SIU discipline and Broth­ check on all overtime sheets erhood. 72 hours before the ship George Litchfield makes port. Seafarer E. Reyes caught his shipmedes in off moments with these sketches from the Del San Juan Norte's recent trip to the south. For the record, I must say that I agree wholeheartedly with Brother Cal Tanner's article sug­ gesting that the membership save money for the tough times and strikes (LOG, July 30). It wasn't until I read his ar­ IN GOOD SHAPE ticle that I fully realized just Too, from Brother Tanner's how important "having money in article, I see that the Union is the bank is. Every guy knows strong financially. He states the it is nice to have a few bucks Union has $800,000 in the strike salted away just in case, but fund alone, and is on a sound few of them realize that those operating basis. This is all to bucks are insurance on their the good. Hard times are coming and, Union. I guess you could call it no doubt, strikes, too. The Union "Union Insurance." is in good shape now, thanks to Brother Tanner says the Union the fact that we have tightened cannot pay the private expenses up the union while still giving of the membership during a us full representation. We have strike and each man should put no kick coming on that score. aside personal savings to tide So, brothei-s, it looks like the him over during that period. SIU is strong enough to weather He's right. a long strike; the question is, are I don't know if many of the we? It would be a tragedy if men believe the Union actually the Union fell because its mem­ woxild pay their expenses, but a bers couldn't pay their way lot of guys just didn't give a through a strike. thought as to how they would Evei-y man in the SIU hopes get through a long strike. When for the day when the Union will it comes, then it's too late. own its own Halls, hotels, res­ Of course, the Union cannot taurants, credit imions and ship­ play wet nurse to the mem­ board slopchests. In other words, bers. They're old enough to take we should have big plans for the care of themselves in these future of our Union. Let's be sure that those plans become matters. facts by remaining financially The Union, as I see it, takes strong ourselves. care of its membership by bet­ Jim Mathias tering job conditions and wages or THC 1^0 French Hospital's Service Draws Blast From Seafarer 1/ TeSSs' Feels New Hall In San Juan Would Be 'Honjie' OP Overtime IN B,A, v< �p: |; 1^'' liV Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13. 1S48 Ift:-' I Passingr Time On The Steel Chemist Isthmian ships are known for their long trips, and the most recent voyage, of the Steel Chemist was no exception. She made a three-and-one-half-month trip to the Far East and hit few ports. When she paid off in New Orleans last week, Seafarer Earl Laws sent these pictures along to show what the crewmembers did to pass the time during the long weeks at sea. Laws, a Junior Engineer, is an old hand with Isthmian ships. During the organizing campaign he rode several of them as a volunteer organizer, and each time hung up impressive scores for the SIU. The crewmen of the Chemist reported that the trip was a long one and at times dull but, all in all, it wasn't near as bad as some Isthmian voyages. Quite an im­ provement over what they said about the trips before the company signed an SIU contract. Described by Laws as "a general bull session." Ihese Chemist crewmembers (above) seem to find something of in­ terest in the tale being told by the me.n-in the middle. It looks as if the man in the foreground has heard the story before. The Chemist at the time this picture was snapped was steaming through Mediter­ ranean. The "Blue Mediter­ ranean," however. doesn't seem to interest them. i S. At left, two old buddies from way back. ' Ralph the Fireman and "Tampa Red" Connell. pose for Brother Lews' camera. "Tampa Red" was the Chemist's Third Cook, which may account for the front h-3 is putting up. \tr 1:- While in the Suez Canal the Chemist men played hosts to the usual number of bumboat merchants. Here one dis­ plays his wares of leather goods and souvenir trinkets to the critical eyes of the ship's carpenter. Bosun Ellis, and "Yardbird" Roberts. Laws didn't. report whether the boys made any purchases. Seafarer "Buck" Wheat, AB. smartens up a bulkhead on the Chemist to make sure she comes in clean. We don't know what Brother Wheat is squinting at. but perhaps, he's seeing visions of that payoff-to-come in New Orleans. Or perhaps he caught a drop or two of paint in the eye. Harold Rhodes, ship's Baker, takes time from his galley duties to put the suds to his clothes. A bucket of hot suds and a stiff bru h brings the dirt out of anything. At right. Andy Anderson and Tommy Mecamore examine the leather pocketbook pur­ chased in Port Said. With the bumboat steaming away from the ship, it's too late if the boys have any complaints. .5 • �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 LIVING IS BECOMING A LUXURY Money Due The foUowing crewmembers of the Steel Executive, voyage No. 3, have an allowance of one night's lodging due them. Vouch­ ers are being held for them at Isthmian Steamship Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York: Walter W. Danley, Henry Gibbs, Adam Swisczowski, Rus­ sell W. Finstrom, Richard Doupe, George T. Bareford, ^Anthony Freidof Fondila, Albert C. Belt, Admoaitis, Finn Rasmussen, Charles E. Ackerman, Bjorne Granberg, Lawrence Cox. Fred W. Johns, John A. Hoff­ man, George Dwyer, Charles F. Reiff, Albert J. Jensen, Jerome B. Crowley, Richard A. Anzzlone, Jose B. Pereira, Benny B. Amequita, Martin E. Fernberg, Marvin Henson, Alen L. Saunderii, William P. Gorman. Robert Gomez, Rodrigo Pelayo, Stanley Potuma, Anthony Ben­ jamin Modo, Oscar A. Payne, Rinaldi Lorenzo, Silverio Parian, Angel M. Chexerez and Aquilino Villariza. S. S. 1 LUISE TORRES Get in touch with Smith & Johnson Steamship Corp., 60 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. They are holding money due you. RISES » HALF YEAR - |HIGIfiSrSINCEi93r?^ Offic* CgulgnMnl Mimifoe. tmrCloiro4 la^aoSbor,. BY.GEMERALHILLS^ - $15,008,393 EARNED &IN OIL REPORTS 'I $2a799.153HET|: BYim; «-i iarningi in Firjt Six MonthjnV More Than OoyVed Those in Same Period of *47 . , Quull 10 11.04. SiWA(. /tlOiy Ya.YBoto. OTHER RESULTS RREGIVEN^: National 'Casn Register *lsofIssues Figures Show.ng Cais in -a'' -a* mi46 EARNED BY HOME PRODUCTS >4 ^4ft ' J Cooillion'i Profit tor Holt Trar to tun. 30 Is timost Ooubit 1947 Figure • *> T •• p.v PI* '*» Aft.r .41 ••••« fdm W* ^ FI-NA.-! . Jl-a » '.I ' •. f. .*• :i»Sttfl Ukfe iir.<t t 'O.HP.f FtNANQAL Standard Sanitary Salu and EarmngM 4ffl«ncafl rS^ b»54j602.339,|iiJ 1^47 Industry Net Totals S10 Billions 1948 Sale?::! i .rXv^ jAnd Profit fori;: Set Peaks !;'• U. S. study Shews Riit In Earnings in lost Quorttr of Oil Reports :k GM, R^dortiri^ Higher First Fl Half Net.Ill//.^^BiaEarninasGain jli H.ow the working man s hide is being skinned io provide unprecedented profits for the large corporations is graphically presented in chart above. While living costs are rising to fantastic heights this year, business is slicing melons in portions never before dreamed of. The worker, of course, is eating less. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION LIndsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU AOHOK'^lN NEW YORK E. P. O'Brien. $2.00; M. F. Dellano. Ceo. Elmo Anderson. $5.00; F. Hig- $1.00; A. MacDonald. $1.00; J. Wright. gins. $5.00; G. Meshover. $5.00; J. $2.00: F. B. Stumpf. $1.00; R. DarTorrefiel $.1.00; W. Dixon. $1.00; E. ville. $1.00; H. Sorenson. $2.00; E. R. F. Paul, $1.00; R. K. Tompkins. $10.00; Crowell, $2.00; E. R. Celnow. $2.00; F. W. Tompkins, $5.00;- G. C. Ebon. V. Makko. $2.00;, A. Gzerwinski, $3.00. SS J. P. ALTGELD $5.00; D. L. Yielding. $5.00; A. L. Copeland. $5.00; C. K. Neumann, $5.00; W. A. Ryan, $1.00; .S P. Anderson. R. A. Barrett. $2.00; F. W. Fehr. $1.00; B. A. Graham. $1.00; W. J. $5.00; G. G. Bauer, |5.00; R. T. Wil- McKeon. $1.00; T. M. McDonald. $2.00; loughy. $5.00; M. M. Schapiro. $1.00; J. P. Descartes. $1.00; J. Cichomski, M. F. T. Crommie $l.,00: J. Guerra. $1.00. $1.00; I. G. Shulton, $6.00. SS CANTON VICTORY SS FRANCES L. E. Lemay. $2.00; R. Beach, $1.00; A. O. Serrano. $1.00; L. P. Tabar.- E. Troop. $2.00; K. E. Davis. $3.00; rini, $1.00; Wm. E. Janlech, $1.00. C. R. Mendoza, $1.00; P. Salvo, $1.00. SS ARLYN SS JEAN LAFITTE B. Delvalle. $1.00; H. T. Clisson. $1.00; A. Santiago. $1.00; O. Plaza. $1.00; R. L. Torres. $1.00; J. Reyes, $1.00; O. H. Lopez. $1.00; L. Solar. $1.00; W. V. Cachola, $1.00; P. Bazaar. $1.00. E. J. Chante, $1.00; M. E. Biggins, $1.00; R. G. Grigg, $1.00; J. Finelli, $1.00; T. R. Goodipan. $1.00; Secundino Santoria, $1.00;' J. J. Quinlan, $2.00; R. Carrington, $1.00; C. L. MacDonald, $1.00: £. w. Walden, $2.00. SS SEATRAIN N. Y. H. A. Thompson. $2.00; F. D. Berthold. $1.00; R. Schwartz. $3.00. SS SUZANNB p. A. Dunphy $l..60; B. Billaneuva. $1.00; J. J. Martin. '$>.00; A. Vallejo. SS D. HUGER $1.00; C. Negron. $1.00; Felix Muniz, E. C. Anderson. $2.00; E. J. DeAn- $1.00; P«dro Padro, $1.00; Pedro San­ gelo. $5.00; W. Wilson, $2.00; F. C. chez, $1.00; Tomas Majica. $1.00. Murray, $1.00: A. J. Dorugh. $1.00; B. SS EVANGELlNi D. Locke. $5.00: J. B. Porter. $2.00; W. M. Todd. $1.00;. W. Grant. $1.00; L. H. Harris. $2.00; A. G. Milne, $2.00; J. O. Bruso, $2.00; E. J. Guthrie. $2.00; P. J. Sparta, $2.00; ' A. T. Joaduin' G. E. Dickens. $2.00; A. J. Scheving. $1.00; A. Bryant. $1.00:'" Gt. Lakes District MONTREAL BICTORIA, B.C... VANCOUVER.. • 1227 Philips Square 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 SS JOLIET ICTORY INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Douglas 2-S47S $2.00. SS STAGG SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 M. F. Libby. $5.00; D. P. Rivers. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. $3.00; J. A. Wynn, $1.00; G. Nutting. Terminal 4-3131 $5.00; B. oschi. $5.00; O. N. Davidsen. $2.00; C. Fernanders. $2.00; E. E. Ekiund, $1.00; Howuizah, $5.00; Charlie Johnson, $1.00; N. E. Wroton, $1.00; G. E. PetUpas. $1.00; N. I. West. $3.00, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. SS COLABEE Cleveland 7391 J. J. Swykert. $2.00; S. J. Nathan. CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. $1.00; C. D. Friedemann, $1.00: C. Phone; Essex 2410 Gibbs. $1.00 CLEVELAND. 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 DULUTH 831 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 1- Show your Union book TOLEDO 618 Summit St. 2- 7 PM Garfleid 2112 Canadian' District JOE BARRON Mrs. W. C. Simmons, 1011 E. Osborne Avenue, Tampa 5, Flori­ da (Phone 33-5863) has very im­ portant mail for you. 4 4 4 DONALD WILSON BROWN Contact your family at Box 123, Navarre, Ohio. Serious ill­ ness. 4 4 4 JOHN ROACH Charles Dix asks that you write him care of SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 TOM BLEVINS Please get in touch with your mother, Mrs. W. M. Blevins, at once. Jefferson, North Carolina. CLYDE KEATON Your mother asks that you get in touch with her at once concerning your father's health, at Tazewell, Tenn., R2. Also write your wife and your daugh­ ter, Jean, at Fairmont, W. Va. 4 4 4 GEORGE BROWN. AB Please get in touch with the Dreischs, 1175 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, New York City. HANK MASON Your gear left aboard the Cap­ stan Knot is at the Mobile Hall baggage room, and the check for it is at the mail window. V/hitey Dude, Ship's Delegate. SS NEWHALL HILLS 4 4 4 Crewmembers who were JOSE MADUREIRA aboard the tanker Newhall Hills A. & H. Lazarus, Attornies-aton Sept. 14, 1946, when vessel law, Union House (Third Floor) was being salvaged by MV 12-16 Queen Victoria Street, Pigeon Point, are urged to get Cape Town, South Africa, wis'n in touch with Abe Rapaport in you to contact them. Benjamin Sterling's offices. Room 4 4 4 1711, 42 Broadway, New York JOSEPH LEON BOURGEOIS City. It is important. Miss Anita Bourgeois -would 4. 1 4. like you to get in touch -with LAWRENCE TRENT her at 6 Arthm- Street, Salem, R. H. FERRELL Mass. Important. Please contact Joe Volpian, 4 4 4 Special Services Department, JOHN L. NEWTON New York Hall, regarding Miles Please contact Emma McGilC. Foster's accident on the SS vreay, 243 School Street, SomerIberville. ville, Mass., as soon as possible. 4 4 4 4 4 4 The following men can pick J. HEACOX up their discharges at the SeaGet in touch with your mother train offices. Room 1115, 39 or sister. Broadway, N. Y.: Eugene Mc4 4 4 Guinn, Irving Weitzman, Harold FRANCIS A. VIGEANT Releford, Edwin Elfstrom, Jesse Your mother asks you to con­ A. Wood Jr., James B. Murphy, tact her at 15 Blanche Street, Ralph Coopei-, Olav Hagbo, Ted Cambridge, Mass. She is hold­ H. Bozeman, Robert Burns. ing mail for you. 4 4 4 4 4 4 HJALMAR V. NIELSON CHARLES J. CALVERT Your book and gear are in the Your mother is anxious that San Francisco A&G Branch Hall. you get in touch with her. NOTICE! SIU, A&G District SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall PERSONALS WtitinthiuhHblf-Year NH S24j94im f424,456,102 Saltt Total Sets Record Higi SiU HALLS BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Williani Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S39 BOSTON 276 State St. Walter Slcknsann, Agent Bowdoin 44S5 GALVESTON 308«/,—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 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. . .614-16 No. 13th St Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de I.eon Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH ,. .220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 Page Fifteen 345678910- SS A. JACKSON . H. J. Smith. $1.00; F. W. . Kelly. $2.00; J. Branscomb. $2.00; E. Mulieri, $l.ft0; J. F. Minnahan. $1.00; V. W. Sorensen. $2.00; J. P;-Wise. $10.00; R. DeFretes. $2.00; J. O'Brien. $2.00; P. Hamilton. $2.00; P. W. Bentley. $2.00; H. H. Power. $2.00; H. L. Franklin. $2.00; J. C, Hare, $1.00; T. Bratsos, $4.00; C. A. Moss, $2.00. SS ELIZABETH QUIZ ANSWERS F. Hernandez, $1.00; J. J.. Briant, 11.00; R. F. Stewart, $1.00: R.^ Herrera, $1.00; P. Barbosa, $1.00; M. Soliva, $1.00; F. Molina. $1.00; Ed Castro, $1.00; R. Barrientos. $1.00. West Waterman Savannah New, York 8 Sept. 4 Refrigeration Engineer Sirius SS FISHER AMES F. J. Deoliveria, $2.00; M. Chapman, jr., $5.00; W. W. Moore. $5.00; J. Shaw. $1.00; A. N. Booth. $15.00; A. Lipari, $4.00; J. W. Headley, $2.00; C. Bourne. $5.00; R. W. Jones. $5.00; J. Celler. $5.00; W. O. Ammann, $5.00; V. Svendsen. $5.00; J. A. Tonnazzi. $5.00; J. R. eoone, $2.00; D. Meara. $5.00; S. M. Sorko, $5.00; E. B. Moore. $5.00; J. J. PadeUky, $5.00; E. M. Cullerton, $5.00; J. S. Anderton. $5.00; M. Courtney. $2.00. i Notice To All SIU Menbers 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 brancli 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 L(Xr, 81 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 ... State City ..... Signed Book No I �Page Sixteen Ikm THE SEAFARERS Eastern Ports Want Trade Gulf 'Steals' The "cold war" between US ports on the North Atlantic sea­ board and those in the Gulf of Mexico became a little brisker the other day, when representa­ tives of eight northern ports and eastern railroads met in Phila­ delphia to combat the rise in im­ portance of New Orleans and Mobile. "New Orleans is trying to sell .the nation's shippers the idea that everything originating be­ tween Pittsburgh and Denver and north to the Canadian border should be shipped through the Port of New Or­ leans," charged a spokesman for the Quaker City meeting, per­ haps a little wistfully. At the meeting, officials from Portland (Maine), Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington (Delaware), Balti­ more and flampton Roads as well as freight executives from the railroads were present. Upshot of their discussion was that the rails and the ports would have to cooperate closely if they were not to lose more business to the Gulf. They claimed that New Or­ leans and other Gulf ports were taking advantage of lower freight rates to those outlets. They said that the freight rates were originally established to offset higher shipping rates from the Gulf. TEAPOT TEMPEST .... After September 1, pas­ sengers on Robin Line ships will have to be a whole lot richer, if they want to make the run to Africa. The com­ pany has announced that, as of the above date, all pas­ senger fares wiil be in­ creased 25 percent. However, the Robin Line, a member of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, has not seen fit to offer the SIU any bigger wage increase than the 17 cents a day the Union Ne­ gotiating Committee re­ jected two weeks ago. ; Friday* August Id* 1948 WHAT ttWNK... QUESTION: What was the toughest run you made during the war period? C. HOSPEDOLES, Ch. Stew.: A run to England aboard the SS Frances Marion in 1944. I was Chief Cook at the time, and we had left New York in convoy. Several of fhe crew, in­ cluding myself, were playing cards in the messhall when we reached the English Chaimel. Suddenly we heard the roar of an explosion. The alarm started ringing and we went out on deck, thinking we had been hit. But we found it was the ship behind us. She had been struck by a mine. Of course, the con­ voy had t.o keep right on mov­ ing, but destroyers went back to pick up the survivors. We were lucky but our nerves jangled. A. J. FERRARA, Carp.: In the middle of 1942 I was on the Fluor Spar. We had a load of bombs and aerial torpedoes slated for the British, then fight­ ing Rommel in Egypt. We made it to Lake Ismalia ai the en­ trance of the Suez Canal, but that was as far as we got. For three days we were given a hard time by the German Air They dropped aerial mines in the Canal and in the 1; Lake. If we had made a move we would have gone sky high, so we stood still—playing pos­ sum — and then unl.oaded our cargo right there in the Lake. I was sure glad when that cargo was unloaded. Now the freight rates from Gulf ports are the same as those from New York and other North Atlantic ports, they maintained, although it takes two or three more days to reach Europe from the Gulf than from the north­ CANDIDO BONAFONT. FWT: east coast. My most harrowing experience • New Orleans officials, happily came when I was aboard the noting the giowth of the Cres­ Delisle. While the ship was in cent City and other Gulf ports Liverpool, England, she was as shipping centers, countered by struck by a torpedo but didn't saying that they certainly had made no effort to steal business sink. That was ciose enough but, from New York and Philadel­ later, when we were .off the phia, but that the new impor­ coast of Cuba her number came tance of their area was solely up. She was struck by a tor­ the result of a program of mak­ pedo and sunk. Two men were ing friends in foreign countries. lost in the expiosion. The rest So far as Seafarers are con­ of us hit the iifeboats amd were cerned, the dispute among the ports pj'obably is something of a later picked up by a corvette. tempest in a teapot. As long It seems that that ship was just as SlU-contracted ships con­ slated for the bottom of the tinue to sail, the question of ocean. I was bombed on the which ports they sail from is Arizpa, but it was nothing like secondary. that trip on the Deiisle. Robin Wants A Raise LOG FRED L. TRAVIS, Elec.: I was on the Melvin H. Baker when she caught a Jap torpedo in the Mozambique Channel, but that wasn't as bad as when we were bombed in Antwerp in January, 1945, on the MV Blen­ heim. We arrived on New Year's Day, and were greeted by the Luftwaffe'ji last raid there. We shot down two ME-109s and one Spitfire — by mistake — but we weren't hit. On January 8, though, a V-2 hit 100 feet off the port side. A lot of American soldiers feeding with us were killed along with some steve­ dores. Half the crew was badly hurt. A lot of them got purple hearts. Then for six weeks we were damaged every day by the buzz bombs. That was the v/orst I saw. EDMUND ERIKSEN, 3rd Cook: I had a. close call on the Rob* in Sherwood during a return to the States from England in 1944. We ran into a terrific storm and ..our coal ballast be* gan shifting. All hands were or* dered into the hold, and I was in the foc'sle changing from m; heavy gear when—bam!—I was laying over in the corner of the room. The ship took a 53-degrec starboard list. General alarm was sounded and we went to the deck and put on life-jackets* I was about to get into No. 5 boat on starboard side with my watch partner, but changed my mind, because of the heavy seas^ Nine men got in that boat* Eight of them were lost. A. R. CARRASQUILLO, Oiler: I sailed throughout the war in all the zones and never once 'was in serious trouble. I made many trips through the Caribbeetn, an area where the subs were knocking them off right and left, but never once was my ship attacked. I guess it was .just pure luck. Of course every guy has his anxious moments while pushing a ship through sub infested water, never know­ ing when a torpedo is going to strike. I sweated out many a trip when we were carrying ex­ plosives, and was always glad when that run was ended. PABLO TORRES, Bosun: The time you got it was you* toughest trip. In- 1942, when the German submarines were in the West Indies and the Caribbean* I was on the Edith. She was a Bull Line ship, on her way from New York to Puerto Rico* The subs were out and the Navy first held us up at Miami, then sent us down by way of a port in British Honduras. That didn't do any good, for we got it com­ ing out of British Honduras. We lost the radio operator and a FWT. The rest of us spent seven days in the boats, and wers out of wader and in bad shape when we made it^ into Black Rivef* Jamaica. I was bombed in Ant­ werp, but the torpedo wat worse. RAYMOND MORAN, FWT; We were on the old Beatrice n from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, for Pensacola. I'd been dream­ ing of submarines and then we got it. I was on watch when it hit. I put out the fire, but the Chief Engineer put a pistol on me to keep me from going up. He claimed we weren't hit but that it was "American fleet ex­ ercises," although we were afire and listing. Then we got another one and the Mate was con­ vinced. Finally I found my way to one of the boats. Three days later we made it to Kingston, Jamaica. The Steward was lost, so I was lucky, I guess. I sailed all through the war. but that was the worst lime. � 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 August 13, 1948 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. X, No. 33 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIS WINS $12.50-$25 IN 2-YR.MISSISSIPPI PACT UNION-RUN HIRING HALL,WON IN NEW CONTRACT NY DECISION AWARDS IDLE PAY TO PERMITS ILA LONGSHOREMEN WIN PUERTO RICO STRIKE MISSISSIPPI CONTRACT NEW HIGH IN MARITIME THINGS JUMPEDFOR MISSISSIPPI AND SO DID THEIR OFFICALS THERE ARE BEEFS-AND JUST BEEFERS YOU CAN GET OUT IN PHILADELPHIA IF YOU DONT PICK AND CHOOSE SHIPPING IN NEW YORK HOLDS TO FAIR CLIP BALTIMORE EXPECTING SLOW SHIPPING WEEK FRISCO BRANCH FINALLY DOES IT:OPENS NEW HALL FOR A&G DISTRICT MOBILE REPORTS PROGRESS WITH WATERMAN SAN JUAN SIU CONTINUE TO AID PUERTO RICO LONGSHORE STRIKE BOSUNS AREN'T ONLY GREY ONES,SYS STEWARD GALVESTON HAS JOBS ON DECK,BUT THATS ALL MOBILE MAW SETS UP MEETINGS SEAFARER-EXPLORER HAS SAFARIED IN DARK CONTINENT, SOUTH AMERICA HOLDS AFRICAN TITLE,EYES WRESTING CROWN OF EUROPE GEORGE THOMPSON DIES IN ACCIDENT PASSING TIME ON STEEEL CHEMIST EASTERN PORTS WANT TRADE GULY 'STEALS' Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/13/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d177df99b3719354dcfd8cd307ec750c.PDF cbb2ddd2a71539d370a58c599e982aaa PDF Text Text ' •' # ' Seafarers Certified As Bargaining Agent For Cuba Distiiiing Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. AUGUST 6. 1948 Waterman Sabotages Unemployed fnsarame By JOE VOLPIAN Special Services Representative What seamen on the bea^ can expect in the way of unemploy­ ment insurance these days can be learned from the headlines in the commercial press. "New York State Unemployment Insur^ ance Lays Off 700," one says, "Unemployment Insurance Tax Cut From Three Percent To Two," blares another. "East Coast and Up-River Steamship Company Makes 100 Million," re­ veals a third. for aU claims. "Refused RreEmployment," it reads. It is obvious that Waterman is trying to squeeze Unemploy­ ment Insurance to dealh. SIU Agents up and down the coast and the Headquarters Spe­ cial Services Department are be­ ing deluged with appeals for help from seamen who have sailed for Waterman, and who have been refused Unemployment Insur­ ance. The situation is the same in all ports'. Investigation usually reveals that the claim is just. In addition, newspapers de­ light in printing stories about the negligble few who collect un­ employment benefits under false pretenses. For some reason, news editoi-s prefer the story of an occasional pimk who beats the state for a winter in Miami Beach to the story of the real need for unemployment insur­ ance for seamen and workers in other fields. FACTS IGNORED Waterman does not recognize the fight of seamen to quit their ship after completing a voyage and to retain their rights under the law, despite the fact that at the completion of a ship's articles every man is paid off by the Shipping Commissioner. But, most fiagrant of all, Waterman does not admit that sometimes a man is laid off be­ cause a ship is laid up. In such cases. Waterman says that the men quit. It seems that Waterman does not even check the records on these claims. The office just uses the rubber stamp. The re­ sult is that even if a man eventu­ ally gets his money (which in most cases he does not) the pur­ pose of Unemployment Insurance is defeated. The man has to hang around broke when he needs the money. No. 32 WSA Money Due A considerable sum repre­ senting money due seamen who sailed WSA-chartered ships is now being held by the WSA. This money was originally held by the com­ panies but for accounting reasons was turned back to the government agency. Men who have money due them as a result of sailing on WSA ships should write to; District Auditor. Mari­ time Commission. 45 Broad­ way. New York. N.Y. It is essential that claim­ ants list: (1) The name of the ship on which the money was earned; (2) Name of the company which operated the vessel; (3) Ap­ proximate dates of periods spent on ship, and (4) Social Security number. And sign your name, of course. The Seafarers International ated had lapsed. Nothing daunt­ Union was certified this week ed, the Union reorganized the as the bargaining agent for un­ company. licensed crewmen on ships be­ Early in the spring, the Union longing to the Cuba Distilling petitioned the NLRB for an elec­ Company. tion on the ships. The Carra­ The certification order, dated bulle was voted in New Orleans August 3, was handed down by on July 12, the Catahoula in the National Labor Relations Deepwater, New Jersey, three Board on the basis of NLRB days later. The NLRB announc­ elections held aboard the SS ed the results shortly after­ Carrabulle and SS Catahoula, wards. the company's two ships. Veteran Seafarers recaU the On receipt of the certification old Catahoula, Carrabulle and order, SIU Headquarters sent a Casimir, the three ships that letter to the company asking were torpedoed. Many seamen that negotiations on a contract homesteaded them for months at commence immediately. a time, for they were good feed­ ers, making short and frequent OLD COMPANY Cuba Distilling, whose two runs. THREE MORE COMING ships are molasses tankers, is an old SIU company, the first con­ The Cuba Distilling tankers tract having been won in 1938. bring molasses from West In­ However, during the war, the dian ports to Baltimore, Deepoutfit's three vessels were torpe­ water and New Orleans, Most of doed, the last one going down the molasses finds its way into in 1943, and the company went various Du Pont plants where it out of business for five years. is made into commercial alcohol. When Cuba Distilling came The Catahoula is now in the back to the sea last winter, with shipyard for repairs, but she two new ships bearing the same will be back out in a few weeks. names as their old ones, com­ In the near future Cuba Distil­ pany officials maintained that ling plans to obtain three more no agreement with the SIU ex­ tankers in a welcome program isted since the last one negoti­ of expansion. SIU Clears Electrician Of Phony Charge Seafarer John L. White is all immediately, since he could with the recommendation that if smiles these days, and he's mak­ make it by next morning, he the charge wasn't proved at th# ing no secret of the fact that was advised to wait for instruc­ hearing, White's pay as Chief his Union deserves much credit tions in a local seamen's club. Electrician be restored for the for his happiness. Brother White, After waiting about 30 min­ portion of the trip he served as RUBBER STAMP a Chief Electi-ician, was cleared utes, the police came into the Wiper. No newspapers, however, carry last week of a "sabotage" charge club and told him he was under FULLY CLEARED stories of chiseling by industry in­ lodged by against him by the arrest. The Skipper had notified cluding the maritime industry— Chief Engineer and the Skipper the authorities that he was a At the hearing, held the next particularly the Waterman of the Robin Gray. He feels "deserter." He was detained two day, the Coast Guard hearing of­ Steamship Company. Waterman that Union representation bol­ nights and a day in the East ficer ruled that the charge of seems to have a rubber stamp stered his case considerably. London jail, under deplorable "sabotage" was unfounded and The sabotage charge grew out conditions. uncalled for, and never should of a situation in East London, After being reieased he went have been instituted. South Africa, on Juijje 26, when to Durban and boarded the Robin Extremely happy over the turn White missed the Robin Gray as Gray, only to find that he now of events, Brother White was en­ it took off for Durban. After was charged with "sabotage" by thusiastic over the role the Union some complications, caused by the Chief Engineer, and that he played in the case. But he the Skipper's report to local had been demoted to Wiper for couldn't imagine why the Chief police that he was a deserter. the rest of the tinp. Engineer would institute "such ALABAMA'S BITE White caught the ship in Dur­ fantastic charges, nor why the TOLD STORY ban. Skipper would go out on a limb Waterman's attitude is par­ Seafarers should take note of At the ship's payoff in New to back him up. He found, however, that Chief ticularly reprehensible. Seamen the four-year sentence handed Engineer Granger, back by Cap­ York, June 26, White told his "It's a complete surprise to me out in Singapore recently to sailing on Waterman ships are tain Ryan, had logged him for story to the Patrolmen. They ad­ why a Master of a ship would required, under the -law in Walter J. Seiferle, Masters, sabotage and that he had been vised him to payoff under pro­ go overboard in backing a charge Mates, and Pilots member, who Waterman's home state of Ala­ test, and to report the mat­ that couldn't hold water in an demoted to Wiper. was apprehended with a loaded bama, to pay a portion of the ter to the SIU Special Services open hearing," White said. UNION REPRESENTATION pistol in his possession while Alabama Unemployment Insur­ Department. ance Tax, and then are denied Represented by the SIU at suc­ taking it ashore to sell it. . THANKS UNION He appeared at the Union the the benefits, for which they cessive hearings before a Ship­ next day and after repeating his Carrying of armament of any themselves are taxed. But, he added, "to get back to ping Commissioner and a Coast kind off a ship is against the We prefer to believe that the Guard Hearing Officer after the stox-y was promised Union sup­ my original pui-pose in coming international maritime regula­ top officials of Waterman are ship paid off in New York June port. On July ,28 he appeared here. I want to extend to the tions, so if you do so im any not aware of what is "going on 26, White was^ given a clean bill before the Shipping Commis­ A&G District and its representa­ port you will be laying yourself in their own organization, that of health and his Chief Elec­ sioner, accompanied by. New tives my hearty thanks for open to serious trouble. some labor-hating subordinate in trician's pay was restored for York Port' Agent Joe Algina their sincere and successful ef­ and Patrolman Jimrby Purcell. forts in having me cleared of the their employ instigates this the period he sailed as Wiper. APPEAL CASE The Commissioner reviewed false charge. policy of refusing just claims Brother White called at the the case and then turned it over "I'm proud to say I have a In the case of Seiferle, who without investigation. LOG office this week and re­ to the Coast Guard, which has Union that wUl back a man to was arrested and sentenced by a The way things work out now, viewed the incident. Before un­ British court, an appeal has been whatever money is not spent in folding his story, the Chief Elec­ jurisdiction in cases of this kind, the hilt in a legitimate beef." made to both Secretary of State benefits reverts back to the com­ trician said: Marshall, and to the Governor of pany. "The reason I'm giving you Louisiana to investigate the fair­ The trend at present is to this story is that I am grateful ness of the verdict, and to ascer­ sabotage social legislation. The for the support the SIU gave me. tain if the four-year sentence is states instead of subsidizing the The Union went all out in get­ Seafarers in New York who wish lo receive a check-up excessive. man in need, give benefits to ting me a square deal. That's for tuberculosis can" do so through the facilities offered by the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association. It is further pointed out that corporations in the form of tax- the reason I'm here." How the fantastic "sabotage" In Manhattan, the clinic nearest . the SIU Hall is the it is unlawful for unlicensed per­ rebates, and direct subsidies. It is therefore clear that we charge came about, and what Washington Chest Clinic at 123 Wooster Street. The examina­ sonal to have weapons in their tion is free, but an appointment is necessary. The telephone possession aboard ship at any cannot blame members who, happened after it. Brother White number is WAtkins 5-7184. time, and further, that in many when shipping picks up, steer related this way: On June 26 he arrived at the Another clinic is the Brooklyn Tuberculosis and Health States, such as New York where clear of Waterman ships. On docks in East London a half hour Waterman vessels, their veal Association Clinic at 293 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. The the Sullivan Law is in effect, hours are Monday from 12 to 9 PM. No appointment is need­ there are very stiff penalties for wages, are less in the long run, after the Robin Gray had shoved off for Durban. Although he and their protection is nil when ed, and the fee is $1. possession of concealed weapons wanted to take off for Durban they are unemployed. at any time. Carrying Arms Ashore May Lead To Real Trouble Free Check-Up For TB �Page Two m- i: 5S'. f THE SEAFARER^ LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 6. 19481 ^ IKCE EAfTERPffVSE 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 Caught In The Bight If you're not an eagle you don't have a chance these days. Only a strong, high-flying bird could possibly man­ age to keep ahead of the soaring prices, which are putting practically everything but necessities out of the working man's reach. Even that much taken-for-granted lift that comes with a drag on a cigarette is becoming a luxury among many people. With the rise in tobacco prices last week many folks were adopting a self-imposed ration­ ing system. Prices are rising in a steady spiral that seems to have no end. And nothing the working man needs for his daily well-being is exempt. Like cigarettes, all food items, . clothing, home appliances, rent, entertainment, medical expenses are rising skyward. Periodically, the newspapers report dry figures on the "cost of living jumps"—something we've been painfully experiencing practically every day of the year. The fig­ ures arc issued with the same air of resignation that ac­ company weather reports: "That's the way it is folks—• sorry, but there's nothing we can do about it." Along about this time every year new lists o£ fig­ ures published that don't do any good for the work­ ing man or woman but which send the corporation big­ wigs and dividend-happy stockholders into frenzied glee. They are the semi-annual earning reports of the big Hospital Patients outfits. And they touch off glee because they are harbing­ When entering the hospital ers of better living for those who run U.S. industry. At notify the delegates by post­ the end of the six-month period just reported, profits card. giving your name and were even more exhilerating for them than currenjt prices the number of your ward. are depressing for the worker. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Of some 300 outfits reporting, more than 70 per­ Social Service desk. cent showed net profit gains—huge ones—over 1947, an­ other good year. Oil company gains were way up. Stand­ Staten Island Hospital ard Oil of New Jersey reported a 210 million dollar profit You. can. contact your Hos- . for the first six-months, 33 percent over last year. Atlan­ pital delegate , at the Staten tic Refining revealed a fantastic profit increase of 143 These are the Union Brothers currently In the marine hospitals, Island: Hospital at the.follow­ percent over last year. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times; Some companies showed only slight gains in sales but heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors.) nevertheless were able to show tremendous profits. Willys writing to them. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (the jeep outfit) had a sales increase of only 29 percent, SAN JUAN HOSPITAL M. C. GADDY (on 3rd and 4th floors.) but managed to eke out a 71 percent profit increase to ANGEL SILVESTRE H. L. SEYMOUR Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. JAMES FARRIOR $2,019,020. Sales of Standard Brands (food manufactur­ RAMON OLIVERAS (on let and 2nd floors.) E. MULHOLLAND . ers) showed just an eight percent rise in sales but prices RAMON SEIJO A. SYLVERA were 31 percent higher—proving folks are spending more ESTIBAN CRUZ EDWIN MAXWELL GEORGE LITCHFIELD to eat less. A. JENSBY FRANK WAGNER tr if iSf J. BOUYEA The story is much the same throughout industry, SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL P. E. CUMARE K. C. CROWE H. FERDRICKSSON and the figures made the so-called wage increases of three E. MELIE C. OPPENHEIMER H. MASON ^d four and five percent of the past year look weak and P. J. TRASMIL W. S. PERRY G. L. DUXWORTH D. GELINAS ineffective. And prices are still climbing. The big boys W. HUNT ED MILLER W. WATSON are taking the increase right back—with a vengeance. T. MANDICK XXX J. HODO The laboring man, as usual, was caught in the bight. C. NANGLE SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. X X' C. W. HALLA And as usual, there is no use in him crying "Uncle!" For B. K. BAUGH SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL P. G. DAUGHERTY TROY THOMAS Uncle - Sam, that is wasn t doing a damned thing L. TICKLE XXX F. W. VANLEW about it. Members of Congress are beating their gums ac­ T. C. KELLY BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP^ A. S. GRIFFIN cording to schedule, despite the fact that one of them— M. BYERS HAROLD HANNAH H. W. BIGHAM XXX Senator McGrath of Rhode Island put it plainly: P. D. FULCHER W. ROBERTS NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. McGUIRE . . . the 1948 earnings of workers averaging $52 STELLY C. FORMAN M. T. TARING J. MORTON per week have an actual purchasing power of $2 less than E. LIPARI XXX H. W. SPENCER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL in 1946, when their average weekly earnings were only R. F. BLACK W.WHITE U. WEEMS J. DENNIS $43. C. MORALEA A. KUBACKI L. C. MASON The working man's only sure means of protecting A. LOOPER J. P. GAVJN R. GIANFAGLIONE himself against this vicious price cycle is his trade union. C. ANDERSON B. L. MODE J. P. SAIDE C. L. KAMER V. TABARRINI No one else appears to give a damn for him or his family. RALPH PIEPHET W. T. ROSS J. McNEELY So as long as prices go up and up, organized labor will V. R. NORTH E. BOROCUSKI L.. ROBERTS J.. be forced to push for more and more increases to enable V. P. SALLINGS L. A. HOLMES T. ZEMBRZUSKI C. GREEN working men and women to maintain a standard of de­ L. J. PATI A. EWING C. R.\ GRIMES cent living. G. J. WANKA D. DeDUISEN W. H. COLBOURNE Uen Now In The Marine Hospitals �Friday, August 6, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three SlU Policy Proves itself To Be Correct By JOE ALGINA The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the membership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly surveys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters but will be something extra. The Editor felt that the Port Agents, because of their position, would be able to comment wisely on many subjects. The second article in this series appears below. It was submitted by Joe Algina, Port Agent in New York. Members are urged to submit their own views on the subjects covered in these articles. Brother Algina is one of the original members of the Union and played a part in all its struggle. Algina sailed during the war. He served as an organizer when the Union began its expansion drive. In 1945 he was elected Deck Patrolman for New York and was re-elected for 1946 and 1947. He assumed the duties of Acting Agent for the port in 1947 and was elected Port Agent in 1948. a deaf ear from the average oldtimer, who has no use for them. It is the newer men whom they prey upon. These newer mem­ bers should take a cue from the oldtimers and treat the politicals for what they are. If anybody has any doubts about the correctness of this posi­ tion in regard to political groups, they need only look at what hap­ pened in the NMU, which was almost wrecked because it be­ came an instrument of politics and forgot it was a trade union. Or look at any other union that has become tied up by politicals. has been able to win clear-cut victory after victory because our membership is luiited in purpose. Seafarers have been a step ahead of the rest of maritime, because they are alert and alive to their own problems and are not con­ fused by outside political issues and beefs. A few weeks ago something happened in the National Mari­ time Union that a few years ago would have made even guys with plenty of waterfront savvy blink their eyes and swear it was dream. The i-esults of the NMU's an­ nual election showed that the It looks like even Joe Curran communists, who up to now can see that the policy followed played a powerful role in that by the SIU is the only true imion, had been defeated for course that a real trade union every single post for which they can follow in order to make conhad a candidate. tinous gains for its members. The That left Joe Curran and the payoff proof lies in the SIU con­ group backing him in complete tracts which the Seafarers has control of the national council, steadily fought for and won. WORST OFFENDERS after a fight which has been Of these groups which confuse War Shipping Administration to the real purpose of a union, the tearing the guts out of the NMU reverse its phony General Order worst offenders are the commu­ for over two years—ever since 53, requiring competency cards Curran and Joe Stack, the CP's nists and their splinter groups. for Stewards Department men. chief waterfront agitator, broke These are the boys who carry over the dead body of the Com­ Several weeks later we won their political fights and differ­ mittee For Maritime Unity. the foreign rider beef, when we ences into the imions. As usual, it was the NMU's bucked the combined strength "Hurray for us and to hell with membership which paid through of the WSA and the shipowners. the union," is their attitude. And the nose while Curran and his And we fought the Coast all the while they have the The pennies, nickels and former allies of the communist Guard throughout while NMU guts to say with a straight faces dimes added to the cost of ne­ party tried to beat each other's official Joe Stack was making that they're good union men. cessities of life have eaten a 28 brains out, using the union ap­ speeches about what a wonderful As a matter of fact, as soon as cent hole in every dollar since paratus for a club. organization the CG was. He they see that the membership the end of price controls, ac­ What's going to happen now, was teUing that to seamen, too. won't let them get to first base, cording to figures released by we don't exactly know at this All these battles which we sucthey get sore and take no interest the Bureau of Labor Statistics. point. Anyway, it's not our cessfuly wa^ed against bureau­ whatever. problem. The thing that is im­ This covers the period becracy benefitted all seamen. JOE ALGINA Some of them even have gone t w e e n June 1946, and June, portant to us of the Seafarers is When these beefs were over, that Curran's success is pri­ the NMU had to save face with so far as to say that the SIU 1948. The dollar, however, has marily due to the fact that he fiuenced by the communist party its membership and it followed shrunk even more than 28 cents, adopted the policy long pursued line, was against any aid to the our lead in getting wage in­ inasmuch as the bureau's figures by the SIU. And unless he had allies. are not up to date, being almost creases, which were granted be­ Curran, of course, worked cause we had won them. The done so, he never could have two months behind. driven the communists from their hand-in-glove with the commies war was over and the NMU's While the 28 plus hole in the and went along on this policy. phony policy showed up in its positions in the NMU. pociket of the American working Curran's adoption of the SIU When Russia was invaded, the true light—a dismal failure inso­ man is bad enough, the cost of policy definitly emphasizes the NMU swerved according to party far as the interest of its njemfood has risen 45 percent, dur­ soundness of our course in stick­ policy and went all-out for the bership was concerned. That ing the same period. It's not ing strictly to our only purpose war. union was nothing but a spring­ only the bookie these days who The NMU leadership forgot all board for as an organization. And that is communist party is saying, "Three will get you to operate as an economic Union about trade union affairs and policy. two." The grocer now gives out of seafaring men, fighting side by practically became a political The moral of this parallel be­ two dollars worth of groceries side to better their wages and group. N?) strikes, no job ac­ tween the maritime unions is for every three bucks. tions. The membership's actions clearly this: that political groups living conditions. is "fascist" because the majority NEW BLOWS Our membership realized early were not judged in light of their have no place as such in the has ruled them out of order. in the game that if the Union effect on the union; they were structure of a trade union. They Some of the new blows to hit One of the reasons these poli­ was allowed to be used in any judged as they affected the com­ merely use the union as the tail the pocketbooks of the nation other way by groups with other munist party line—and Joe Cur­ for their political purposes. The ticals are so harmful to the Un­ last week came with announce­ ions is that they are always us­ goals, we never could have made ran concurred. NMU is learning that this is so. ing every minute they are in the ments that cigarettes would go During this period the NMU our giant strides along the road We Seafarers have no political up 1 cent a pack (2 cents in ma­ to economic betterment for the worked hand-in-hand with gov­ program. We have an economic union to push their pet views. chines "to abosorb the cost of ernment bureaucrats and agon­ program. It is for that reason How can any organization move matches"). membership. Whether Curran and his group ies. Communist party policy that the membership does not ahead under such conditions? International Shoe Company, A prfect example of this sit­ decided consciously or imcon- was NMU policy. permit any group to carry on one of the biggest in the world, Meanwhile the SIU was plying political activity within our or­ uation goes on in ,the Marine raised prices 10 percent, and the sciously that the policy of the Cooks and Stewards. While this its straight, clear course of strict ganization. price of newsprint went up $4 a trade union. policy. We fought Our Union is not a recruitlhg union is i hanging by a string, ton. Publishers are now talking tooth and nail against govern­ ground for guys with a political "Sister" Bryson, head of the of 10 cent daily newspapers. ment encroachment in the mari­ axe to grind. And that is v^y MCS, runs off to make speeches While Congress hemmed and time labor field. The interests we are able to move swiftly and in support of Heni-y Wallace for hawed and Big Business blamed and welfare of our membership surely in pursuing our objective President. the Unions for the high prices, remained the chief objective of —betterment of our economic Sure, he's a good faithful corporations continued to racK our organization. Never was our position. party-liner, but he's a damned up record profits. No nickel and welfare subordinated to the in­ poor union man. In fact, he's POLITICS IS PERSONAL dime stuff here. In their quar­ terests or "line" of any outside an enemy of his own union. He terly reports the facts stood out This does not mean, of course, completely ignores the prob­ group. like red lights! The correctness of this SIU that any man in our organization lems of his union while he goes Studebaker C o r p o r ation re­ policy — and the failure of the cannot have his own personal around preaching his political ported profits of almost $4 mil­ NMU's — was shown when the political beliefs. Political lean­ faith. Thus, the union becomes lion as against almost $2 mil­ the target for attack from the SIU membersliip was the only government cracked down on ings are a man's own business lion for the same quarter last * his personal business, just like shipowners, who see that the or­ smart policy after all is beside seamen at the end of the war. year, a neat 100 percent in­ his religion. A man can indulge The Wage Stabilization Board ganization is weakened as a re­ the point. crease. Gulf Oil reported a profit in political activity on his own— sult. The fact is that after the NMU refused to grant the wage in­ of $77 million as against $42 outside the structure of the was practically torn to bits inter­ creases which we had won in The -same thing happened in million for the same period in Union. He cannot expect to use collective bargaining with the nally and stymied by the opera­ the NMU. If the situation had 1947, an 85 percent increase. tors, externally, Curran appar­ operators. We had no friends in the Uniop to advance his own continued, the organization would General Motors, up 55 percent; ently figured the SIU theory, that the government—we didn't have political beliefs. have been completely wrecked. Continental Oil, up 48 percent; So we have no political recruit­ Curran only saw the light after a maritime union cannot be poli­ to talk it over with anybody but Tidewater Oil, up 100 percent; tical and economic and still do our Brother Union members. We ing in our organization. There the commies had him so trapped Sinclair Oil, up 100 percent; are no groups at work in our that he couldn't move. the membership any good was decided to strike. While Standard Oil, up 81 percent; Ra­ Union who are able to divert the Following the biggest maritime correct. they were making him a hero, dio Corporation, way down the Without going into all the strike in the nation's history, we real aims of the membership. everything was okay. list, showed 21 percent profit In fact, the attitude of Sea­ little winding details, let's just won what we were entitled to. over last year's take of $4 mil­ AT LONG LAST take a look at the NMU policy, The WSB was forced to reverse farers is that ^these groups are lion. Nevertheless after all these more to be pitied than scorned. which almost proved fatal to its ruling. Another sign of the times: years, he and his group have Politicals have learned that they While the NMU was patting that organization just before it This week the Government re­ fell in line with Seafarers policy, the government agencies on the are not wanted. There are many finally i-ealized that the SIU politicals in the NMU who left policy is the only sound effective quested farmers to plant less back, the SIU was fighting in regard to the politics side. In the early part of the war, to break bureaucratic strangle­ the SIU because they could not way to advance the welfare of wheat as the granaries are overfiowing. Prices, however, con­ when Russia and Germany were holds on the American seamen. make any progress in the SIU. the membei'ship. The record shows that the SIU tinue to climb. What few there are around get partners in a pact, the NMU, in- In April 1946 the SIU forced the Prices, Profits Continue Their Upward Trend •if...' �Page Four i tnE SEAFAnERS LOG Friday, August 6, 1948 MoftUe Sliiirpn^ The SRids But Shoregang Work Helps Out By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Shipping during the a piece of cabbage to a man past week hei'e was on the dead who's been on the beach for slow bell, with a- total of 71 while. On the organizing side, things bookmen and 32 pennitmen be­ ing shipped. There were five were fairly quiet this week. We payoffs and three signons for the haven't had anvthing unor­ ganized in quite a while. week. The hospital Patrolman niade • The Alcoa Cavalier, one of the The next regular member­ three ' Alcoa ships running into the rounds again this week, anc ship meetings will be held this port, came in from a 17-day he reports that all Brothers are Wednesday evening. Aug^ 11 By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER cruise to the Islands. Two other being well taken care of, with at 7 P. M. in all ports. With Alcoa ships also came in from all men entitled to benefits re­ the exception of New York, PHILADELPHIA — Shipping There were also two Bull Line tlie Island run. They were the ceiving them. all branches hold their meet­ has improved considerably this ships, the SS Elizabeth and Aryln Speaking of hospitals, the Capstan Knot and the Runner. week, which is the kind of news to payoff. These ships laid off many friends of the Mobile ings in their own halls. All three paid off clean. New York meetings are we wish we could report every their crews, and will lie idle un­ The payoff of the William Branch stenographer and secre­ held in Roosevelt Auditor­ time we write in. til the ILA wins its beef in Blunt, another Alcoa scow, was tary, Miss Huggins, will be glad ium, 100 East 17th Street, Puerto Rico. They'll be back We paid off a new SlU tanker held up a few hours because of to know she is recovering from comer of Fourth Avenue. pretty soon. the SS TheCabins; She may a bit of trouble, but everything her recent appendicitis operation. .These sessions are a good We also paid off a number of have a queer twist to her name was finally settled to the satis­ She'll probably be back to work chance for you to hit the SUP ships, with SUP Patrolman but we got everything squarec faction of the crew. Our other by the time you read this. deck and speak your piece. Charlie Jacobs coming up from away without any trouble. payoff was on the Zane Gray, ON THE BEACH Baltimore to give us a hand on Isthmian and, considering her A lot of oldtimers have hit most of them. six-month trip, -she came in the beach here recently. Among faii-ly clean with just a few SHORTAGE them is Jack Self, with a little minor beefs. less ear than he started out with. The net result has been that GOOD CREW Bosun Mel Shipley has gone we have had a shortage of Congratulations are in order and got himself spliced. He was Bosuns, Carpenters and ABs, and By WILLIAM (CmSy^ HENTZ^ for the Grey crew for bringing married here a week ago , . . have had to call other ports for in the ship with so few beefs, Robert (Chewtobacco) Reynolds BALTIMORE—Shipping drop­ bringing trouble to the entire replacements. In part, this sit­ despite the fact that they had was in and got a job on the ped down to nothing again in SIUv uation was caused by the new another sample of the Isthmian the seven days just past, with So you men who turn down rule on ABs, calling for twospecial brand of Skipper and only a handful of vessels paying the Ore jobs ought to do a little thirds of the ABs on each ship to Pursers. off and signing on. thinking about what the conse- hold green tickets. Signons for the week were the This was a blow, for Balti­ iquences might be. We Seafarers Any AB having the necessary William Blunt, whicli headed more had been quite active for Rave a job to do sailing these three years should go up to have back to the Islands, and the a few weeks. Only four paid off ships, and it's oiu- business to his blue ticket changed for a Noonday, Waterman, which while five signed on. As usual, see that every ship we have green one. This is for your signed on for a trip to Japan. when things are bad it was the sails under the SIU banner. benefit as an individual, and it The Zane Grey signed coastwise Ore ships that kept us going. If too many of you men keep will also mean that the Union articles to Tampa, where she will This is another good reason turning down these jobs you never will have any trouble man­ sign foreign for India. for taking the jobs on those Ore will have no right to holler ning its ships. Several vessels were in port, ships. You will recall that last when they come back with We kept pretty busy here all in transit, among them the Del Zane Grey . . . Brother Buford week we entered a personal crews hired from the docks. Re­ week handling beefs on ships in Aires, Mississippi and the Win- (Petrolite) Jones shipped this beef to the effect that when member, if Seafarers don't take transit here. Among these were slow Homer, Waterman. week as QM on the Alcoa Cava­ members turn down jobs on the jobs, the company can get the SS Steel Voyager, Isthmian, Despite the relatively poor lier . . . "T-Bone" Wattler went these ships, they are beating its men somewhere else. and the SS Jean Lafitte, Water­ themselves over the head and If we didn't have many pay­ man. The beefs, however, were shipping in this port last week, along as Carpenter. prospects for the coming week Pete Morriss breezed in from slugging the Union below the offs and signons, we didh't have more or less routine and were many beefs either. It wasn't settled to everyone's satisfaction. look pretty fair. Alcoa has quite the bauxite shuttle run, mumbl­ belt. Well, we wish to repeat a lit­ only because shipping was down a few ships scheduled for pay­ ing something about 'Mongo' and Just for the record, I'd like to offs and signons. Waterman McKenzie. Guess it will be come tle of what we had to say then. report that everything is quiet doesn't have much on tap for time before we can get Pete This is a big issue in this port on the local labor front. m'lUSEE-rfiP I next week, but it is possible it down that way again . . . Brother and it's a big issue • for the FAT«)/.MAAI! ~ WAIT FOR RULES might pull a couple of C-2s out Ding Dong" BeH. dropped by the Union, don't make any mistake The membership here is hopof the shipyards, if cargo can be Hall yesterday and said he would about that. ng that that the Headquarters obtained for them. BLAMES YOU be back shortly. His ship, the Committee on shipping registra­ HELPED OUT Alcoa Pennant, is paying off in You know what will happen tion rules will soon have its A big help again to the mem­ Baton Rouge, La. Aboard with if a few more of those ships sail recommendations on paper, as bership here was some shore- him was Steward Leo Marsh. short. We don't have to tell you. there appeai-s to be a bit of gang work. Some 150 men were Both of them ought to be much And who will be to blame? It's confusion due to the different shipped during the week to part- fat . . . Also on the beach in no secret. You men who have systems in effect in the various time jobs. These shore gang Mobile is Bosun George Bales turned down those ships will ports. jobs sometimes run $30 for a and his running mate. Red lave brought trouble upon yoxir—all of the ships were in good By setting up a uniform system full night's work, and is quite Huwse. selves. What's worse, you will be shape. The little things there of registration, the membership were, we settled easily aboard will simplify matters. A man ship. will only have to acquaint him­ self with one set of rules, and he DON'T ARGUE Which brings to mind anoflier will know, that they will apply TAMPA—Shipping is still fair would ease the situation some­ taking a hell of a long time to point. Don't do any extensive in afty port he may visit. here, although business is slow­ what. finish the job but, then, a good arguing with those Mates and In the sports scene here, all ing down a bit. Bookmen are job is being done and a good job Engineers out at sea. Keep a hands appear to be quite happy. McBURNEY SIGNS ON able to ship out within a few shouldn't be rushed. It's prob­ careful record of everything, The town's representatives in the The McBurney signed on Fri­ ably that we're a bit impatient then bring it up in port. That's major leagues are giving ball days, but permitmen are having day and sailed Monday night, to show off our finished product. the way to take care of things. fans something to talk about. their troubles getting out. with several oldtimers aboard. The Athletics seem determined When we say that we didn't As this is being written the Among them were "Buck" OUT OF HOSPITAL to stay right up on top of the ship many men this week, we John Barti-am, Waterman, is in V/oods, Harvey Brown, A1 Driver Brother James Jones, one of don't wish to imply that there pursuing Yankees, Indians and and calling for two AB replace­ and former Port Agent "Sonny" ments. There was no trouble in Simmons. Simmons sailed as the men who was burned in the haven't been many ships here. Red Sox. The fighting Phillies Bartram explosion, has been dis­ There have been a lot, but most are coming along okay under getting them, as we have several Fi reman -Watertender. charged from the local hospital.- of them have been in transit. their new manager. Jack Sawyer. ABs on the beach who paid off Incidentally, the, McBurney Jones, who hails from Mobile, They crew up and pay off in Looks like scrapple is as 'good as the Robert McBurney. just got a contract for three more Ala., will require out-patient other ports. In the transit class, wheaties as the breakfast of ball The Bartram, you will recall, trips, hauling phosphate between treatment for sometime to come. we've had Watermans, Isth­ players. had a steam line explosiion a Tampa and a port in Germany. He is stopping at the Sailor's mians, Robins and Alcous to That's all for now. More com­ couple of weeks ago that re­ I see by the papers here that Hotel and plans to rest up and look at. ing up nekt week. sulted in the death of two Sea­ Senator Claude Pepper was ex­ take in a few shows and ball Sure doesn't look as if those farers, and caused severe injury cluded from the Southern "Dixie- games meanwhile. politicans over there in Wash­ to two others. crats." That's easy to under­ Thi.s is about the best port ington were going to do much. An Alcoa and a Bull Line ship stand, since Pepper is notoriously there is to lay around on the We hear that a lot of those Sen­ come in here every ten days. pro-labor. Holland, the other beach. Things are very cheap ators and Congressfnen had sub­ If you don't find line«' Outside of these, all ships calling Florida Senator, has been invited and there's plenty of recreation— let their apartments for the when you go aboard your here are Waterman, with the ex­ and that is likewise easy to un­ all kinds. summer, which is another rea­ ship, notify the- Hall at once. ception," of course, of the Mc­ derstand since, like most of the Hope by the time we file our son they're mad about being A telegram from Le Havre or Burney, which comes in every oldline Democrats ' from the next report to the LOG, our called back. They don't have Singapore won't do you any two months to load phosphate South, he is anti-labor. building will be finished and anywhere to sleep—^which puts good. It's your bed and you Progress on our Hall is coming we'll be doing "our business from them in the same boat with a have'to lie in it. for Germany. If we could get a few more ships like her, it along nicely. It seems like it is there. See you then. lot of their constituents. Branch Meetings PtUlaitelpliia Reports Shipping Shows Ronsifierabie improveinent Baltimore Shipping Umi^ Again, Bat Ore Jobs Take Some Slack Shipping In Tampa Good For Bookmembers ATTENTION! �m Friday, Augwrt 6, Ifl48 T.JI.E SEAFARERS C€ To Enforce Law On ABs On July 15, Ihe Coast Guard commenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law, two-thirds of the ASs '«n rSfa^ rmust hold green tickets. In other words, iwo-lhnds '«f :fhe must show three years of deck time. The Kemsdning third may hold blue tickets which require only a year of -deck time. On the average ship calling for six AiBs, :iour .will -have to have green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tdtdcets. jlf you <lwld a wartime AB ticket, terminating six months nfter the end of the war, you should go to the Coast Guard and get ^your blue ticket,* or get your green ticket if you have the three years. And if you have a blue ticket and -the th^ years, -you should get it upped to green, whether you jpt your .pcgpers during the war or some time earlier. Hew Orleans Shippi^ iBdis AUssiss^i Negotiations On By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS—Shipping has picked up somewhat in the past two weeks in this port, and the business affairs of the Branch are in good shape. The upswing in local shipping was marked by ten payoffs and six signons during the past week. The immediate picture doesn't look bad, with about the same number of payoffs and signons expected this week. Shipping should at least hold its own. Negotiations on the new con­ tract are in progress with the Mississippi Shipping Company, and we hope to have something definite in our next report. The company has already signed the new Hiring Hall Agreement and has agreed to most of the conditions being sought. However, there is still a question on wage increases. NEGOTIATIONS I retuind from New York re­ cently, where I joined in the contract negotiations the Union is conducting with the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ship Operators Association. It appears that these people want us to make quite a few concessions but, in turn, don't want to give us a damned thing. How long they will keep up this phony attitude we don't know, but you can rest assured we will win this beef in true SIU style. A party tendered in honor of "Uncle Bill" Donnell on the thirty-first birthday of the Federationist, which he edits, was held here in our Hall last Satur­ day after the membership voted to give our facilities for the pur­ pose. The Federationist has been the official American Federation of Labor organ for the State of Louisiana since' -its inception. Everyone agrees that it has car­ ried the AFL banner at all times for the betterment of the organi­ zation's entire membership. The party was a success from start to finish and was thor­ oughly enjoyed by all who at­ tended. Several prominent townsmen and local AFL union officials spoke in honor of "Uncle Bill" and the Federationist. HANCOCK CELEBRATES LO G Page Five New York Beats Rokin Gray Job Demotion By JOE ALCINA NEW YORK^Before jumping into the story of shipping in this iport :ipr tthe week, I'd like ;to igive iithe wind-iqp of ithe .de­ motion mcident aboard the Robin Gray. Last week we reported that the Ghief Electrician on the Gray .'had ibeen demoted to -Wiper .and .we were taking the case before the Steamboat In^spector. We did, and the man .was reinstated with all pay due him. He had been charged with sabotage .and demoted by the 1st Assistant while the ship was •in Durban. "When'"the true facts came to light before the In­ spector it was found that the man was very capable in his job and had not been destruct­ ive in any way. We are now faced with a similar case. The Chief Steward on the Azalea City has been de­ moted to iMessman by the Skip­ per. Tliis case, too, will be fought just like the previous one. All men who find themselves disliked by the Department head or Skipper should protect themselves by keeping their noses clean. If someone is out to do a job on them, they should be sure that T;hey do nothing that will give the officers reason to derate them. Brother Red Hancock cele­ brated his thirty-eighth birthday on board the SS Del Norte at sea recently. It seems as though HOLDING FAIR everyone took the opportunity to New York shipping is con­ imbibe one and have fun. Guess tinuing fair for another week, it's about time Brother Hancock and it looks like it will hold starts going back towai'd twenty- its own during the immediate one. days ahead. The Del Norte is the vessel on The movement of jobs here which Brother Neil Handley isn't terrific, but it is fast died. The crew made a veijy fine enough to provide a smooth gesture in collecting $1,077, turnover of men on the beach. which they turned over to jj. would have been a little betBrother Handley's- widow, to ter, but the ILA strike in the whom all Seafarers extend their islands has caused Bull Lines sympathy. to hold their ships here until One thing before signing off. the strike ends. Any membei*s not having blue j "We're supporting the ILA men AB tickets should get them ^ (jQ-wn there, and we'll be conchanged immediately for the tent to wait until they win their green tickets, if they're eligible,' just demands, or they may "find they're unable Some of the good ones in to ship. port this week were the Arizpa Only one-third of the ABs can and Azalea City, both Watership with blue tickets; the rest man. Outside of the Steward of the ABs aboard a vessel must beef already mentioned, they have green tickets. Information' were both good, clean sliips. A on this score has been running' couple of others worth praising in the LOG from week to week'•were the Isaac Singer, Alcoa; and aU members should read it and the Rosario, BuU. and follow the insiru«;lions given. Others, new to the SIU, were Attention to this matter by the Lake George, U. S. Petrol­ those affected will eliminate beefs eum Carriers; and the Sweet­ at signons of the kind we had water, Metro Petroleum. Both today, when the Shipping Com­ ships were well handled by the missioner refused to allow some Patrolmen with excellent coop­ men to sign on because they eration coming from the crew. Departing from this port in failed to take note of this new good shape this week were provision. Fairland, Waterman; Marine Ar­ row, Robin; Emilia, Bull (she's not going to the Islands); Ariz(pa, Walkman; and Lake George and Steel Scientist. • These days when every doUar counts it hurts a Seafarer to lose out on money which is vices Department, Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, New York, giving the name of ship, when and where paid off and for what reason. With ihis the Special Ser­ vices will have a record which will make it easier to push a claim when you hit the States. SAFE SI6AJ HeRe,SK|Pp£-fR - WAY It may sound like a lot of bother to , get the statements and send a card, but it is the safest way to assure collection of the money due you. Here's a recommendation pass­ ed in the Port of New York at the last men-.bcvship meeting which we feel is a good one: If a man ships on a ship as a 3rd Cook and later the ship rightfully his. One of the fre­ takes on more than 12 passen­ quent causes of loss comes when gers, which means a 2nd Cook a man pays off a ship in a for­ is required, the 3rd Cock be al­ eign port because of illness. lowed to stay aboard as 2nd Cook. ANCHORS AWEIGH This is not a shipboard pro-' Unless he gets a statement motion as he is not stepping in­ from the Skipper stating the to someone else's job. Instead, reason for his piling off, he he is merely doing the same might find it very difficult to work but gaining an increase collect wages and subsistence in pay. Of course, in a situation when he returns to the States. like this, the 3rd Cook must The best way to he protected have the endor.sement for 2nd all the way around is to first Cook. get the statement from the Just thought we'd pass the Skipper and also a record of word along, so all Brothers can acquainted with it treatment from the hospital or become doctor who treated you. Then should it pop up' on*the floor drop a card to the Special Ser-, at one of the meetings soon. Gatveston Shipping Spurt Dies By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — As expected short-sighted course in making the spurt in shipping this port [no provision for the exemption has been enjoying the past of experienced seamen who sailcouple of weeks petered out ed through the last war, and this week. Although we were are still manning ships, not, inactive—we had four payWe hope that the communioffs and two signons, no payoffs cation sent from Headquarters loom in the immediate future. to President Truman last week. We paid off the Governor pointing out the advisability of Bibbs in Beaumons, the Horace|keeping our merchant fleet See, the Stanton King and the,manned by capable and experNathaniel Currier. The See wentjienced hands brings some reinto the shipyard for a remodel- suits, ing job. There were no beefs of NO SENSE any consequence on any of these The odd thing about the gov­ ships paying off. ernment's lack of foresight is Signons were held aboard the .that all the time they are trying Nathaniel Currier and the Stan- to convince everj'one how im­ ton King. portant the merchant fleet is in war and peace, they never raise DRAFT TALK a hand to keep it running Most of. the younger members' smoothly, seem to be mo.st interested inj That man was here last week, the draft status of seamen, not We're talking about the one a very difficult thing to under- j and only Frenchy Michelet, who stand, either. Although okltim- j stopped in for a few hours, then ers may talk less about the sit- moved on. nation, they too are undoubt­ Other oldtimers around the edly interested. beach her are Philip Daly, Jr., Up to now, the government ^ Buddy Jordan, D. Gardiner, W. appears to be following a rather H. Laffoon and W. R. Walker. �THE Page Six Frisco Narrows Down The Hunt For New Hail I f/;. WORTH WAITING As a matter of fact, we feel that the delay will ultimately be of benefit to the membership, since we are solely interested in obtaining the best place possible. Waiting a bit longer for some­ thing worthwhile appears to be fairly sensible. The entire A&G District membership here on the West Coast has been drafted to help, in our search. . Chin up, chest in, all's well that ends well! After the slump, we expect to do a rip-roaring business for the remainder of the year—in all Departments. This forecast is based on a careful "West Coast­ wise Survey" of the shipping situation. The only error in this fool-proof survey was made re­ cently when it selected Wolcott against Louis in then last set-to. DONORS WAITING FOR ORDERS FHdaf. August 6. 1948 Why Bosuns Get Grey By G. W. (BUI) CHAMPLIN Tugs manned by Marine Allied Workers, SIU affiliate, await the word to shove off. Above, are the Debardeleben tugs of the Coyle Lines at Algiers. Leu Below, tugs Walter R and Alma D. are pictured at Harvey. La. Photos were sub­ mitted by Trussel Beatrous. New Orleans Patrolman of the MAW. Many things on the sea are a matter of tradition., Most of the duties of a Carpenter fall into this catagory. The relationship between Cai-penter and Bosun is such a delicate matter that I shall endeavor to touch on the subject largly in the hope of getting some answers from oth­ ers—both Carpenters and Bosuns. On modern steel ships. Carpen­ ters are rapidly being displaced by ABs who^, are signed on as Deck Maintenance men. Often two DMs are substituted for "Chips." All cargo agreements provide for "competent members of the crew doing Carpenter's work" (in other words carpentry in the shore-going meaning of the word: woodworking). Chips' first rivals were Deck Engineers, who came San Juan Branch Cracking Down On Performers By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—As this is being written, the International Long­ shoremen's Association strike here is still in full swing. The ILA, which has the full backing of the SIU, is striking because the companies have refused to dis­ cuss a wage increase since the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, we are covering all A group of the boys aboard our ships in the port every day. the SS Iberville donated $31 to The beefs on the SS Monroe, in­ the Frisco Branch to be used for | volving all three Departments the purchase of books as an aid were settled to the crew's satis­ in the educational work in the faction. One Oiler had to be re­ new Hall. moved for failure to cooperate Donors were D. F. Sykes, with his shipmates. He had been Frank Smith, Leon Roberts and drunk for three days. A Night Bob Neuer, all of the Deck Gang; Cook and Baker was fined for George Crosby, Ken Ecldund, not working with the other mem­ Sane Agro, L. O. Miller, Carl bers of his Department. Kumlin, A. Hildago, D. B. Ruff, K. H. Hakensem and W. R. ConPULLS PERFORMER nell, of the Black Gang. Stew­ A performer on the SS Jean ards Department men contribut­ had to be pulled off the ship. ing were S. O. Lange, J. E. Gal­ All disputes aboard the SS Dor­ lant, J. A. Lafrance and Frank othy were settled on the ship. Mittelhauser. All is quiet on the SS Suzanne. All beefs aboard the Iberville No beefs are pending. Passes were squared awny at the signwere issued to all unlicensed per­ on in Stockton. Brother Gallant, sonnel aboard this vessel.' Stewards Department Delegate, The minor beefs on the SS was elected Ship's Delegate for Wild Ranger were settled aboard the voyage. The Skipper, a retired book­ ship. man from the Gulf, agreed not Aboard the SS Cape Mohican, to log any of the crew during the which is at Guanica, there was trip, providing an amount at a beef involving the Engine least equal to what the log would Utility, whom the First Assistant be was donated to the SEA­ wanted to demote to Wiper for FARERS LOG at the payoff. no reason whatsoever. We boarded the ship where we learned that the entire Black Gang backed the Utility, saying he was working all right. So we Each man who makes a straightened the matter out with donation to the LOG shoqld the First Assistant. receive a receipt in return. After we squared everything If the Union official to whom a Way, the Engine Utility re­ a contribution is given does quested that he be switched to not make "out a receipt for Oiler. The entire gang agreed the money, call this to the with the idea, so we advised attention of the Secretaryhim to see if he can get Engine Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ Utility wages when he gets back mediately. to the States. Send the name of the of­ The SS Morning Light, Water­ ficial and the name of the man, has been over at Mayaguez port in which the occurrence ever since the strike and she has look place to Ihe New York made some replacements while HalL 51 Beaver Street, New in that port. There are no beefs York 4, N. Y. pending on this ship at this time. Attention Members 11^: LOG By A. S. CARDUiLO SAN FRANCISCO — We've been knocking ourselves out looking for a good location for our new Hall here. The field has narrowed down to two places, and we will definitely choose one of them next week. Although we would have liked the Hall to have been ready by now, the delay has not been too great a drawback. We Have had no payoffs or ships in transit this past week and none is ex­ pected for the next two weeks, with the exception of the Calmar. She's due next week in transit. I!?'- SEAFARERS Hiring Hall Is Best necessary)! put before arbitra­ tion to prevent abuses. Our Agreement states: "The Union agrees to furnish capable and competent men." This act­ ually relieves the ship operators of a lot of headaches, and saves them money in the long run. The SIU disciplines its own members through Union action aboard ship and ashore, to take care of company property as well as their own, to keep a clean ship, to work together as Union Brothers and to respect -By eliminating favoritism and the contract. petty grievances that are bound An SIU crew feels that the to crop up under any company maintainance of the ship is as hiring system, the cooperation much its responsibility as it is and efficiency of the crew is increased. Under the Hiring Hall clause in our agreements, the com­ panies agree to obtain their men through the facilities of the Union—and for the SIU the facilities of the Union means the Rotary Shipping. System which is equitable and just for all. The companies have found that they get a higher standard of men in this way than they could get through a hiring of­ fice, where the judgement of some man in charge is subject to personal prejudice and acts of favoritism. the Master's. Upon return'to the home port they make a list of the repairs that are needed to facilitate efficient operation. be thoroughly reviewed and, if Freddie Stewart A free-thinking trade unionist is a militant fighter for justice, and he prides himself as a competant seamen. He does his job That's one reason the compan­ right, and sees to it that his ies were anxious to retain the shipmates do, theirs. But he Hiring Hall in the new agree­ will not tolerate unjust restric­ ments. tions, abuses, whipping-boy tac­ tics, and will accept nothing less FEW EXAMPLES than dignity and responsibility. There are a few instances The company's interest is in­ where a Mate, Engineer, or Steward rejects a man dispatch­ volved as much as the seaman's ed from the Hall as incompe- when the Union stands by the tant. But usually investigation Hiring Hall for competant, cap­ shows that such refusal is un­ grounded; and every case should able and independent seamen! with steam-driven cargo winches, windlasses and other such gear as capstans, docking winches, and towing winches. . GOODBYE. PAL Electrification is causing the rapid disappearance of Deck En­ gineers, Milford Electrician now displacing him. What atomic energy will do to all of us, I hate to think! Traditionally, Chips greases all blocks—he used to make them of wood—doors, ports (including the replacing of portlights and dead lights), cargo ports, and hatches, because they were once upon a time made of wood, so are still subject to the Carpen­ ter's care and maintainance. Anchors, which long ago were of wood reinforced with iron, fall into Chip's ancient realm, togct'her with the anchor windlass. The latter has come a long way from the hand-propelled anchor capstan of yore. It is now a highly complicated winch, but the Carpenter runs it. Indeed the only cables left on an American ship are the anchor cables, which are now great chain cables of steel. WATER BOY When sailing ships put in for water. Chips was called upon to cooper all watercasks and butts, and break out whatever hose and pumps were necessary. The lat­ ter he also made. Hose was made of canvas or leather. Pipe was made of wood. On Limey ships. Chips still does the plumb­ ing. N Sailing as Carpenter on the Dominican Victory, India SS Co. of Calcutta, Ltd., under the British flag, (until they hoisted the Star of India) under Can­ adian articles, but SlU-contracted under the Waterman Agreement, I had my hands full. The Master was broadminded enough not to make me do plumbing; but he did insist on my tending water whenever we took fresh water at Malta, Port Said, and Aden. The mention of hose recalls an interesting and very frequent combination job of times gone by: that of Carpenter-Sailmakei'. As a result. Chips is still requird to do all kinds of odds and ends of canvas work evn now. FRICTION So ill-defined are the Carpen­ ter's duties today that the con­ dition often leads to friction in the eternal triangle of CarpenterMate-Bosun. Unfortunately, the Carpenter and Bosun have to live together. Occasionally the spectacle of neither one speaking to the other for months on end presents it­ self to an amused ci-ew. The Carpenter takes orders only from the Mate, and gives orders to no one—at least on a freighter. When Chips and the Serang are not speaking and it's "all hands fore and aft," the situation be­ comes really ridiculous. The Mate has to give two sets of orders. Or take the situation when the Bosun relays the order to heave away on the mooring line, and Chips feels the Bosun is trying to tell him what to do. Chips mumbles in his beard, the Bosun blows his top, and the Mate probably demands, "What the hell kind of. crew did the Union send me anyway?" Then everyone goes ashore and gets drunk and is ready to start all over again. �Fridfliy, August 6. 1948' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Serta ' NEW ORLEANS—Chairman, ceptcd. Patrolman reported on Johnny Johi^tdn, 53; Recording settlement of beefs aboard the SS Secretary, Herman .Trootcl^; Japies Swan. Everything fixed Reading Clerk, Buck Stej^mns, but a few log.s. Report accepted 78. REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Secretary-Treasurer's reports Minutes of other Branches ENG. . STWDS. DECK PORT REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED heard and accepted. Voted au­ previous meetings read and ac­ Boston 40 24 25 86 12 9 12 33 thority to Agent to act on ex­ cepted. Motion carried to non­ New York .... 267 169 209 645 175 160 ' 166 501 cuses offered by men missing concur with section of Baltimore Philadelphia .. 55 52 38 145 60 27 18 - • 105 meeting. Trial Committee's re­ minutes regarding J. Petro, Baltimore 310 164" 147 621 223 135 104 462 port accepted. Accepted Head­ with recommendation that his Norfolk 67 54 33 154^ 64 53 50 167 quarters' telegram urging protest probation period be changed to Savannah 24 44 20 88 24 21 19 64 against drafting of merchant read "suspension." Motion car­ Tampa 16' 26 17 59 17 14 14 45 seamen with war records, • and ried to request West Coast Rep­ Mobile 88 74 62 219 112 92 84 288 voted to send telegrams to Wash­ resentative to get suitable Hall New Orleans ....... . ....... 194 117 192 503 174 . 102 141 ' 417 ington. Dozen from crew of SS as soon as possible, as per Galveston 65 60 34 159 84 53 38 175 William Carson hit deck to exwishes of membership. Port San Juan plain how sensation-hungry (No figures available) Agent Sheppard reported he just newspapers had plastered a good 1,121 761 lii 2,679 945 666 646 2,257 returned from New York, wl»re GRAND TOTAL ship with a bad name by head­ he took part in contract nego­ NOTE: A&G men shipping on ihe West Coast .are not included in this report. lining false reports of mutiny. tiations with the operators. He Minute of silence for Brothers said operators want Union to lost at sea. Meeting adjourned MOBILE — Chairman, Oscar minute of silence for Brothers departed Brothers. Under Good with 63 bookmen present. make concession but they are unwilling to make any in re­ Slevnns, C^llS; Recording Sec­ lost at sea. Meeting adjourned and Welfare, wide discussion of 4 4 4 turn.- He predicted success for retary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; with 54 members present. need of protesting drafting of TAMPA — Chairman, R, H. the SIU, however. In accord­ Reading Clerk, Harold Fisher. merchant seamen with war rec­ Hall, 26080; Reading Clerk, R. L; 4 4 4 ance with instructions from the G-59^ PHILADELPHIA— Chairman^ ords, who still sail. Meeting ad­ Duke, 143; Recording Secretary, Read and accepted minutes L. A. "Blacfci6" Gardner, 3897; journed with 183 bookmen pres R. Seckinger. Secretary-Treasurer, he said he would meet with Mifssissippi of previous meetings in other Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall, 43372; ent. Tampa minutes read and ac­ Shipping Company tomorrow to Branches. Agent Tanner report­ Receirding Secretary, G. H. See4 4 4 cepted. New business of other discusf negotiations for new ed on recent trip he made to berger, 6932. NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Branches read and accepted. contract. He said he was of the New York to participate in neg­ New Business of all Branches Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. Agent reported shipping holding otiations for new contracts. He read and accepted. Great Lakes A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, also reported on shipping pros­ and SUP minutes were posted. M. Darley, 100931. pects for Mobile. Tanner re­ Special meetings of Philadelphia Norfolk minutes and financial lated that he had been instruct­ New York, Norfolk and Puerto i-eport read and accepted. Secre­ ed at Headquarters to continue Rico read and accepted. The tary-Treasurer's report heard negotiations with ship operators Agent reported to the member­ and accepted. Quarterly Finance in Gulf who are not members ship that shipping had picked Committee's report also accepted. of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Op­ up considerably in the past Voted to read only new business opinion Mississippi would talk erators Association. Everything week and the outlook for the of other Branches. All new busi­ up. Several ships hit each week, business but, if they didn't, is being subordinated to the immediate fifture was fair. ness of Branch minutes of July he said, and bookmen generally everything possible would be problem of securing the con­ There are • several Bull Line 14 meetings read and accepted, get out fast, Stewards Depart­ done to make them think dif­ tracts, he concluded. Motion car­ ships in port with the crews laid West Coast and Great Lakes ment men having the longest ferently. Sheppard also advised ried to accept Agent's report. waits. The Hall is coming along off due to the strike in Puerto minutes to be filed. Voted ac­ men with blue AB tidcets to Headquarters report read and Rico. The communications from ceptance of Headquarter's tele-i fine and will soon be shipshape. change them to green immed­ accepted; also telegram sent by the Secretary-Treasurer, his Fi­ gram urging members to protect New radio is expensive, but it is iately, to avoid confusion at the Secretary-Treasurer Hall to Pres­ nancial Reports dated 7-10-48 drafting of seamen with war combined AM-FM. Agent's re­ last minute before signon. Mo­ ident Truman in regard to draft and 7-17-48, and his Report to records, who are sailing now. Ac­ port accepted. Accepted Head­ tion carried to accept and con­ status of seamen. Motion carried quarters' telegram'against draft­ cepted recommendation of Trial cur in Brother Sheppard's re­ that Agent contact West Coast ing of merchant seamen. Also Committee fining member $100 port. Patrolman reported that Representative and ask for re­ accepted Secretary-Treasurer's and placing him on probation. shipxping and business was rath­ port on progress being made in report. Voted to buy the radio, Voted charges against another er slow for awhile, but that it search for new Hall in Frisco. since the nicest Hall in the Gulf the membership were read and member. Elected following com­ had picked up a bit in the past Patrolmen's reports read and ac­ certainly should have a nice few days. Patrolmen's and Dis­ cepted. Trial Committee's report acceptecl. The Dispatcher re­ mittee to handle donations for radio. Voted that Agent should patcher's reports accepted. Ac­ accepted. Membership observed ported a total of 145 registered, telegrams: L. Baker, G. Lawson, contact Secretary-Treasurer on cepted and concurred in tele- one minute of silence in mem- and 105 shipped. Two members C. Saunders. Agent said that getting Waterman coastwise ships were Obligated at the meeting. shipping had improved consid­ gram sent by Secretary-Treasur- ^ry of departed Brothers. MeetThere was little discussion un­ erably since the previous meet­ to crew up and payoff in Tampa, er to President Truman urging adjourned 8 P.M., with 289 der Good and Welfare. One ing. He thanked the member­ to help get some of non-rated draft exemption for seamen who members present. minute's silence for departed ship for the way they had been men out. Dispatcher's report ac­ sailed in war and are still going ^ 4- 4. Brothers. Meeting adjourned sailing ships crewing in Norfolk. cepted. Minute of silence for to sea. Meeting adjourned at| gAN JUAN - Chairman, S. departed Brothers. Under Good Result is that several Waterman 8:30 P.M., with 480 members Colls, 21085; Recording Secre­ with 145 members present. and Welfare, Jones, one of men and South Atlantic ship now 4 4 4 jH'esent. tary, R. V. Ortiz, 6141; Reading GALVESTON — Chairman, crew and payoff herCj although injured by steam on SS John 4 4ft' Clerk, H. H. Spurlock. 11101. Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording actually ending their voyages Bartram, asked question about BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wilblood donations. He was told New Business of other Branch Secretary, Val James, 7803; elsewhere. He urged everybody liemj Rentz, 26445; Recording meetings read and accepted. that hospital owed SIU fifty Secretary; Ray Pulliam; Read­ Agent reported Building Com­ Reading Clerk. R. Wilburn, to send telegram to Truman. pints. Agent's report accepted. Dis­ ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4683. mittee • had found a building 37739. 4 4 4 Galveston minutes read and patcher's report accepted. Eight Oath of Obligation adminis­ Which it highly recommended. BOSTON — Chairman, J. accepted, as were Galveston men Obligated. Minute of sil- Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec­ tered to 16 memberfi. Motion financial reports, and the Secre­ carried to accept Trial Commitretary, C. L. MacDonald; 50632; tary-Treasurer's financial and ee's reports. A memo to all Reading Clerk, W. Siekmann, Headquarters reports. Quarterly Branches was attached to one 7086. Finance Committee's report ac­ •Committee report, which found Minutes of other Branches* cepted. New business in minutes a member guilty of missing previous meetings read and ac­ ence for departed Brothers. Un­ Isthmian Strike deity. Trial Resolution, signed' by members of other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Also read and accepted Committee mettio recommended of the' Committee, called for cepted. Dispatcher reported 159 der Good and Welfare, several were: S e c r e t a r y - Treasurer's "that in future all Branches, purchase of two-story cement men registered and 175 men Brothers spoke on draft prob­ financial report. Patrolman's re­ particularly the Honolulu and buildi'.ig, at LI Calle de Pelayo, shipped in two-week period. Dis­ lem, and about 100 Brothers ar­ port, Dispatcher's report and Philadelphia Branches, check to bring the Puerto Rican Hall patcher's and Patrolman's re­ ranged, to send telegrams. Meet­ Agent's financial report. Motion members' books more closely" up to the Sitandard of SIU Halls ports accepted. Following men ing adjourned with 154 members made and carried to accept for strike clearances. Minutes of in the States. Price: $17,000. De­ Obligated: J. Gribble, W. Big- present. Secretary-Treasurer's telegram to 4 4 4 previous minutes in other tails of building: Building has ham, D. Lacey, P. Ohedh, W. SAVANNAH — ChBirman. W. President Truman on draft status Branches read and accepted two big rooms for meetings, TolmachofT, G. D. Sims, P. CathJ. Brantley; G'^IlL* RTCortKng of seamen copy of which is to be Motion carried to forward all four big rooms for offices, one cart, W. A. Thomas. Voted to Secratafy; Billy Harrison, ^6878; posted on bulletin board. Port ship's minutes to SEAFARERS large room for Dispatcher and take immediate action on Secre­ Agent, in his verbal report, said LOG for publication. Motions Patrolman, one large room for tary-Treasurer's telegram urging Reading Clerk, Charles Starling, that shipping and business was • carried to accept reports of Port the Shipping Hall, two toilets protests to President Truman on 6920. Voted to hear new business slow, but that four Cities Service Agent, Patrolmen, Dispatcher and showers. Building also has a drafting of merchant seamen. tankers were crewing up in this and Hospital Committee. All' large baggage room and a place Voted that'man should show real only from all Branches. All area over the weekend and he hands rose and stood in silence to put an awning on the roof proof of reason he asks to be ex­ Branch minutes were accepted, urged members to make an effort for one minute in memory of large enough to contain about cused from meeting. Voted 182 but-one member went on record to obtain some of these jobs. A our departed Brothers. Under 250 persons. In case of strike, to O 'that J. M^art, former pie- as opposed to Baltimore minutes. report was given of the robbery West Coast and Good and Welfare, .several mem­ 250 cots can be set up. Room card in 'Boston, be brou^t up on Voted to file Great Lakes minutes. Agent re­ by some of the former piecard's bers took the deck to discuss on terrace can become a strike charges of action unbecoming a and the membership was assured pro and con the food problem kitchen in a matter of hours. Union member and that Galves­ ported shipping still slow. Said of the Union's security, inasmuch aboard the Ore Line ships. Building is all by itself in block, ton be on record as demanding he expected about a payoff a as these ten-cent store badmen There were 363 members pres­ thereby causing no interference. that he be placed in 99-year club. week for next few weeks. Also wei*en't worth a second thought. ent when meeting adjourned at After much favorable discussion Voted another member into 99- said hoped to be in new building (ConiiniteiL on Page 14) resolution was adopted. One year club. Minute of silence for before next meeting. Report ac9:30 P.M. • ^ JM km Jl# 0 h Aify 27 '•i ''i| �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG THday, August 6. 1948 =F SBmS' MINUTES AMD MEWS Seafarer Mysterious Cigarette Loss In Aden First Of Irks Butt Addicts On Fabricator Bowls 300 Game, Hometown Season For three years E. E. (Elzie) Diffenderf^ bent the ears of Eight cases of cigarettes went over the side of Isthmian's SS Steel Fabricator in Aden under circumstances the crew never could quite understand, according to Vla­ his shipmates telling them how someday he was going to bowl dik Susk who was sailing as Assistant Electrician. a perfect 300 game. Now he can The cigarettes didn't fall in­ bend their ears telling them to the Gulf of Aden. It so how he did it. happened that they were lower­ The young St. Petersburg, ed into a bunihoat. Seafarer Florida Seafarer tiuned in the Susk, a handy man with a first 300 game of the season in camera, recorded the proceed­ his hometown July 23 when he ings and brought the pictures levelled every pin for twelve to the LOG. straight frames. All that the crew knew was that the cigarettes came from In a writje-up in the St. the officers' deck, Susk declares. t'etersburg Independent, DiffenBut nobody knew who got them derfer was spotlighted for his out, or who lowered them, or feat and also credited with roll­ who collected a little something ing the high series of the year. for his trouble. His perfect game, added to Nobody might have thought scores of 227 and 240, gave too much about the incident him a high of 767. anyway if the Fabricator hadn't A bowling enthusiast since the come close to nmning out of age of 10, Elzie has long point­ cigarettes a few days later on ed for that one perfect game. the way home. In fact, the Since going to sea three years slopchest got down to where ago he has spent most of his there were nothing to be had (The Evening Independent. but Chesterfields. Brolher Vladik Susk's camera gives the evidence as to time between ships at the local St. Petersburg, Fla.) alleys, where, he consistently why the Steel Fabricator suffered a'dgeirette shortage. The E. E. DIFFENDERFER BITTER "WEEDS shot showing the eight cases of cigarettes in the bumboat was racked up high scores. But the Of course, ^here is nothing snapped before they could be covered with a canvas. A big one always eluded him un­ wrong with Chesterfieldsi—^for minute later the butts were concealed and the bumboat was til now. those who like Chesterfields. Now that he has it imder his rushing to shore with its booty. But Chesterfields were bitter belt, his shipmates can relax. weeds to confirmed Camel puff­ Old Man didn't want to run out a couple of pictures showing "I would like all my brother ers and Lucky Strike men. Susk the gangway for so short a stop just how ^ perilous the ladder Seafarers who have heard me had no complaint. He doesn't so he had Chips make a ladder really was. It looks as bad as harp on it for three years to der. he describes it. smoke. know that if 1 died today I Coffee "on the house" to the The ladder was just a few The sale of cigarettes was The food got pretty short on would rest in peace," he said. members on the Recreation Deck conducted in a pretty high­ boards with narrow cleats nail­ the way home, Susk says. For of the New York Hall is fast handed fashion throughout the ed to them, and a rickety rail­ two weeks there was nothing becoming an institution since Fabricator's three-month trip to ing. When the tide was high, but ham and frankfmters. How­ its inception several months ago. the Far East, Susk discloses. the contraption stood at an an­ ever, the trip, can't have been This week it was given a boost The ration was two cartons a gle of about 85 degrees. too awful. After the payoff in when a case of 24 one pound week during the entire voyage, Since everybody went ashore New York, Brother Susk signed tins of coffee arrived at the that night, the ladder was a but the Purser sold them only right back on again for another New York Hall from retired potential source of danger. But at stated times and if a man ride to the East. He promises member P. A. Carlson. luckily nobody was hurt. How­ was asleep or on wgtch or was more pictures and another story When Seafarer Buddy Bass' Carlson, now working for W. ever, for the record, Susk took just a minute late he didn't get when he returns. wife lay seriously ill in a Bal­ F. McLaughlin & Co. in Chi­ his two cartons that week. Nor timore Hospital six Seafarers cago, had read in ^e LOG did he get two extra the fol­ volunteered to give their blood where coffee is being served to lowing week to make up for to help pull her through. the membership. Remembering his loss. Now she is well on the road what coffee time meant to him, The only time anybody got to recovery and is doing nicely. he purchased the coffee for his four cartons was directly after Brother Bass wishes to extend foi-mer . SIU brothers to enjoy the incident related above when The minutes of a meeting held his and his wife's heartfelt while waiting around for a the Purser allowed four cartons aboard an SIU ship recently con­ thanks to the men who con­ ship. a man going through the Suez tained a request which we would tributed so greatly to her re­ The coffee um is perking it Canal. like to see granted. However, we covery: J. Spuron, D. DiMai, up and the boys are calling out On the trip in general, Susk must rely upon the membership's W. H. Foote, L. Bewig, B. Caw- draw one"—one of Brother says the crew was, by and large, response to do so. thome and J. Gnagy. Carlson's, that is. a first rate one. However, the The crew, under Good and ship was a poor feeder, getting Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ worse as the weeks wore by, FARERS LOG devote two pages and the Skipper was plain in the LOG to cheerful news, tough. praise of men and crews and in­ He allowed overtime, but he teresting experiences instead of gave it grudgingly. He inter­ moans, groans and beefs. SAYS RADIO, FANS DROWNED OUT preted the contract strictly and Well, we still want to hear the hours were hard to get. from Seafarers who have beefs ADDRESS SYSTEM, FOULED CALL Moreover, he was a fast man —they serve a good purpose- To the Editor: with a log, Susk says. But Susk but as the crew mentioned himself avoided the loggings. How about fixing the public address on the third floor? I cheerful news is just as inter­ One of the crew's bitterest esting and we'd like to print made an important call and needed to reach a Brother on the complaints was the Old Man's more of it. third floor. He was there all day waiting for my call; but never reluctance to issue draws. "He That's where you come in. was tight on draws in Port heard his name called over the speaker system. Something unusual is always Swettenham, Saigon, Bangkok Undoubtedly, with the radio and the noise of the fans, the happening to seamen and crews and Surabaya," Susk says, which This served as a gangway wherever they drop the anchor. public address system should have more volume. 1 hope this can dosen't leave many places in for the Fabricator men in That incident ashore in the last be attended to for the benefit of all. which to have been easy. Port Swettenham. The rick­ port gave the whole gang a Don M. Ravosa SOURCE OF DANGER ety ladder was knocked to­ laugh. It'll probably meter a New York The crew had another com­ gether by the Carpenter under guffaw or two in the LOG. plaint at Port Swettenham, Ma- orders of the Captain, but Just give us the details, pic­ ANSWER: The building superintendent reports the,_public laya. The Fabricator was going few were the crewmen who tures, too, if possible .and we'U address system is in good order. The switchboard operator to take on a load of rubber, but would chance many trips do the rest. The address is: SEA­ has been regi^ested to turn up the amplifier when announcing was only going to be tied to ashore. No one was injured, FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., the dock for 24 hours before but it was only luck, reported New York 4, N.Y. calls. moving out to anchorage. The V. Susk who took the photo. N.Y. Seafarers Sipping Java Gift Of Former Member Seafarer Thanks Brothers For Aid To Sick Wife Got A Story? Send It in! TN£ B££F BOX �Friday. August 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings CHRYSANTHY STAR. April 4 Chairman T. Salzarulo; Secre­ tary A. Govastes. Motion car­ ried that the Mates keep off the deck. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestions that the passageways be kept clean and that the crew keep cups off messroom tables. Suggestion made that some pic­ tures of ship and crew be taken for LOG. Warning given that there will be no missing of watches. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. i, ^ X ALGONQUIN VICTORY. May 16 — Chairman W. La Chance: Recording Secretary C. B. Telierion. Deck Delegate reported some disputed overtime which would be good. Motion carried that gangway watches be stood according to sea-watch schedule, and that any man failing to stand his watch be brought up on charges. There was a motion that the Steward issue cots to each man, with the understand­ ing that each man would be held responsible for its return or else be charged with the cost—$6.00. Under Good and Welfare short­ age of soap and linen was straightened out. One minute observed for departed Brothers. clamation. Resolution sxifciitted for a letter to be drafted to LOG calling for men to sail the ships to eliminate the free loaders. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX PORTMAR, July 4—Chairman H. J. DeForge; Recording Secre­ tary Robert McCulloch. Over­ time beef in Deck Department which the Delegate reported he expected to settle before reach­ ing port. Motion carried to petit i o n Secretary-Treasurer and Membei'ship to remit fine im­ posed on the Chief Cook for missing ship between New York and Philadelphia. It was pointed out by members making previous voyage that the Patrolman was not fully advised of the circum­ stances in this case. Motion car­ ried to have the Deck and En­ gine Departments take turns cleaning laundry, while the Stew­ ards Department would clean re­ creation loom. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. man be notified that the ship sailed with booms raised and hatches un-secured, and that men were otherwise asked to work under unsafe conditions. Moved by W. Rand, seconded by J. Fonseca. that aU hands be sober at payoff. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. XXX CAPE EDMONT. May 30— Chairman F. Harlshom; Record­ ing Secretary W. Christain. No beefs reported by Delegates. Moved to have performers brought up on charges. Motion to get more stores in Trinidad. Motion to have Patrolman inform Mate to post new sailing board time when sailing is delayed. One minute of silence for Broth­ XXX ers lost at sea. ALCOA CLIPPER. July 10— XXX BERTRAM G. GOODHUE. Chairman Krehn; Recording Sec­ June 13—Chairman L. Santa retary Greenberg. Viv Meriana. Ana; Recording Secretary D. All- Ship's Delegate, i-ead a com­ bright. There were no x-eports munication on the retaining of XXX the Union Hiring Hall. He SOUTHPORT. May 28—Chair­ by the Delegates. Discussion cov­ recommended that each Depai-tered the poor condition of the man William Saunders; Record­ ment use its own messroom, that ing Secretary Thomas Yar- Deck Department showers, soap minors be kept out of crew's dishes, coffee um, and porthole brough. Minutes of last meeting quarters unless they are with an accepted. Disputed overtime re­ screens. It was decided that the adult making a tour of inspec­ ported in Engine Department. four Delegates should see the tion, that the coffee would be Question raised under Good and Chief Engineer about repairs. replaced with a better brand. Welfare as to who was to oil One minute of silence for de- Accepted. Deck Delegate I'ethe winches. Bosun reported parted Brothers. ported nine dollars had been col­ that Captain Van Woot expected lected for ship's fund. Engine the Utility to do it. Crew asks Delegate i-eported overtime beef for more grits for breakfast. on delayed sailing. Motion xmWashing machine, portholes and der New Business by Lloyd pantry drainboard needs repair­ Slanchard to obtain a separate ing. One minute of silence for ce box for beer. Vic Meriana Brothers lost at sea. explained that the daiiY box was XXX being opened so often for beer XXX SUZANNE. May 30 — Chairthat everything else was .spoiling. BERTRAM G. GOODHUE, man P. DuAphy; Recording Sec­ Amendment to" have committee May 23—Chairman L. Santa Ana; retary W. DeLong. Delegates re­ of three investigate and report ported some disputed overtime. Recording Secretary D. Allbright. back at next meeting. Brothers Motion under New Business by Motion by L. Santa Ana and sec- Meriana. Eddy Steugh and Joe DeLong to go directly into New anded by J. Hilton that two men Vaccarre to compose committee. Business. Under discussion, the be appointed to visit the Hos­ Carried. procedure of feeding the watch pital in Yokohama for the benefit XXX first was agreed upon. Safety of SIU Brothers that may be MARINE RUNNER. June & there. Under Good and Welfare measures for deck work was (Chairman and Secretary not brought up. Jack Martin. Deck it was suggested that the escape given.) All ci-ew members pres­ Delegate, stated that overtime panels be replaced with sci-eens. ent. Minutes of pi-evious meet­ for delayed sailing was disputed. .One minute of silence for de­ ing read and accepted. Vote of The Delegates were asked to parted Bi-others. thanks given Chief Stewax'd T. XXX make up a repair list. One min­ BERTRAM G. GOODHUE, M. Reilly and Steward Depart­ ute of silence for departed May 9—Chairman W. Groholski; ment by entire crew for excellent Brothers. food being put out. One minute Recording Secretary D. Allbright. Motion by the Steward under of silence for departed Brothers. New Business that futux'e sched­ uled meetings be held on Sunday at 1:30 P.M. Under Good and Welfai-e it was recommended that XXX all plumbing in toilets, showers, GOVERNOR BRANDON. June XXX and sink be checked. One min­ 30—Chairman W. Rose; Record­ CAPE EDMONT. April 6— ute of silence for Brothers lost ing Secretary L. G. Kretzel. Chairman Widden; Recording Delegates reported they had re­ at sea. Secretary Pittman. Delegate's re­ XXX pair list ready for the first port. BETHORE, July 4 — Chairman ported no beefs and reports ac­ Motion by C. Eckley. seconded by O. May that deodorants be or­ Charles Lucker; Secretary cepted. Motion that brother who dered for next voyage in order Fischer. Deck Delegate reported left ship with unpaid debts be to keep the air fresh in showers 3 bookmen, 3 company men and put on the "do not ship" list, and and washrooms. Motion by W. the rest permits; Engine Delegate that the Patrolman be notified. Rand, seconded by C, Eckley, reported 3 books, 2 permits and Motion cariied that no one pay that the slopchest be inspected 2 company men;-Stewards Dele­ off till Patrolman has cleared the by delegrates at the beginning gate reported 2 books, 5 permits ship. It was requested under of next voyage to see that Union and 1 company man. Motion car­ Good and Welfare that each made goods only were carried. ried that alf beefs not taken care watch leave the messi'oom clean Motion by L. Kretzel, seconded of by the- time the ship reaches. for the next watch. It was de­ by R. Shultz, that fresh cigarettes Baltimore are to be handled by cided that the Patrolman would be put aboard for next trip. Mo­ the Patrolmen. James Murphy be asked to check the slopchest tion by Moeller. that the Patrol-1 elected Ship's Delegate by ac- befoj-e payoff. •^AKE Aps/ANTAee OF YOUR TIME OH THE BEACH TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB ABILITY OR TO ©ETA HIGHER RATING IN YOUR PEPARTA^EAIT- REAP THE TeCHNICAL BOOKS THAT THE ONION HAS INTMB. VARIOUS HALLS , ANP — THIS IS IMPORTANT— ASK QUESTIONS OP THE OLD-TIMERS AND LEARN FROM THEIR. EXPERlENGE.. THEV WILL 3B GLAD TO HELP. CUT and RUN By HANK Those Brothers in the 18-through-25 age group received a i-idiculously unfair decision in being affected by "draftitis." They did a patriotic job sailing the dangerous seas during the war years. And they turned to with their share of tough spirited militancy in winning SIU beefs and organizing the unorganized ships. We hope our youngtimers remain sailors after all. Our slapstick sense of humor received an old-fashioned horse-laugh when Brother Tom Madigan way out there in Wyoming, sent a postcard asking how shipping was in the Stewards Department in New York. The distance being so great, shipping so changeable, and the New York beach load­ ed with many Brothers—all we can say is—Go West. Brother. Sein Francisco is one of the nearest ports to Wyoming and it's good shipping there for SIU men every week . . . Seafarers Say: Steve Carr—If the SIU had about two passenger ships running out of New York it would clean the beach of plenty of men . . . James Murphy; I haven't any money but I'm smiling just the same . . . Anonymous: Keep your nose clean and your dues paid up". . . Ed Larkin: I just rented a bicycle for twelve dollars a month. (Those sea legs can't get rusty that way. eh. Ed?) When it comes to sports we're strictly pin-ball athletes. There aren't many of us left, either, since pinball rhachines in New York are now against the law, darn our petty luck. Anyway, we thought it would never happen that some Seafarer could hate any popiilar sport—especially baseball. One Brother recently shocked our soul by calling baseball a dead, silly game. Players slanding all over the field doing nothing at all. Some guy gets up at bat and suddenly hits the ball. What happens? Thousands of people roar, whistle, jump and argue. The umpires are all thumbs, act­ ing like lunatics. For a psychological split second we thought he had either an inferiority spoi-ts complex or a split per.sonality due to being always at sea and never rubbing elbows with landlub­ bers and the sports. We even suspected him of being an indoor athlete—an jimatuer champ in pingpong. billards or chess. Then he said he's from California—which was the mysterious reason for his unsportsmanlike dislike of baseball and loyalty to Cali­ fornia's football games. Brother "Dutchy" Moore just came in off a tanker owned by one of many new tanker companies the SIU has been signing excellent agreements with and providing the member­ ship with more jobs in these days of tough shipping. Well. Dutchy gave us food for thought when he said how impossible it was to eat decently and according to accustomed style in New York (Floridian gastronomy, as we'll call it). Of course, he could control his mind and stomach eud force himself to eat in deluxe restaurants—avoiding the beaneries serving hotdogs. hamburger steaks, pea soups and potato salads. But it's just no soup—with Dutchy. It's dangerous, too. He could lose weight (by not eating) or perhaps his entire viewpoint on life would change if he forced himself to eat anything at all. This is why Dutchy usually doesn't anchor ashore too long because there just isn't any real Florida cooking (especially beans and rice) available. We don't imagine there's any de­ cent restaurant cooking genuine Florida-style food here in New York. If there is. Dutchy can be saved from going to the dogs (Frankfurters, we mean). �Page Ten^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridar* August B, 1948 THE Alien Asks Brothers' Aid Dnrmg Job Calls PORT MAR MEN- SIT FOR PORTRAIT To the Editor: like I just mentioned citizens would be doing all aliens a I'd like to bring to the memgreat favor if th^ would step bershipte attention some of the back and allow aliens to fake difficulties f feeing the alien the jobs. ^ members of the SIU and offer FOR POOH SHIPPIKG a suggestion as to how the ^iens can be helfjed in obtain­ If shipping were good and ing jobs under the quota set men could get out in a week by the government. or two, I'd never suggest this; As you all know, aliens are but now that shipping is tou^ allowed to constitute but 15 and an alien sometimes must percent of the crew of a sub­ wait five and six weeks for a sidized ship and 25 percent of ship, something like this would a non-substdizcd ship. Also, an make it easier in view of the alien is allowed only 20 days 29-day limit. The boys on the SS PortmBr,»a Calmar ship on the inters^hore in the United States be­ At the same time I'd like to coastal run, sit for a picture in Portland, Oregon. fore the Immigration authorities suggest that when aliens are Top row (left to right) : Moe, FWT: Edwards. Carpenter,can begin deportation proceed­ registered, their cards be stamp­ Anderson, Utility; Mercer, OS; Gonyea, MM; Jesus, OS; and ings. ed "alien." This would make it Peres, MM, Middle row: Pierce, Wiper; Spicer, AB; Datko, I am an alien. I have sailed simple for the dispatcher to de­ AB; Ramsey, AB; James, Chief Cook; Tongue, Oiler; Sullivan, SIU ships since 1943 when I termine who ^re the aliens FWT; Kemp, Wiper; Burke, FWT; Ebbert, Utility; and Macjoined the Union and have sail­ when a job is thrown in for. Dermett, AB. Front row: McCulloch, Steward; Deforce, ed only American ships since. Also, it would eliminate more Bosun: and Reier AB. I have almost five years of than the allowed number of Picture was taken by Brother R. G. Hohman who says the seatime, so citizenship is not aliens being sent to a ship crew is a fine bunch of men doing a bang-up job. too far off for me; but while which means some have to re­ i am still an alien I, and the turn to the Hall. other aliens in the SIU, must I hope you will take this always live in fear of being matter into consideration. deported. Edmund Eriksen ASKS HELP (Ed. Note: All Brolhers are I'd like to suggest to the urged to comment on Broth­ To the Editor; into that very good paper, the membership that when a job er Eriksen's proposal—whether LOG, to let my Union Brothers I Ihave been a Seafarer for know what a hell of a bad time is on the board which can be in agreement or disagreement filled by an alien, and an alien —through the pages of the more than five years, but never you get when you go out with rT-. nearing his 29-day limit throws LOG and/or by hitting the before have I written to the the wrong kind of Union men. in for it, the citizen brothers deck under Good and W^- LOG. But now the time has We left San Francisco on Isth­ let the alien take the job. The fare at membership meetings.) come for me to get a few lines mian's SS Winthrop Marvin for alien cannot sail coastwise and a few ports along the coast be­ he is allowed but a small per­ fore taking off for the Persian centage of the foreign jobs. Gulf. The Steward on here was Here's an example of what supposed to get off. According I am driving at: to the Union rules, he got his The other day there was a transportation money after last job on the board which could To the Editor: Mr. Richards says it really was trip. be fiUed by an alien. I threw But, since he is the best man a good ship, but for whom? Just a line from the old Wil­ in for it but three citizens had Shipping is picking up in this the company can think of having older cards. They, of course, mington Windbag about the kick­ port of Wilmington with about —^from i'ts viewpoint—on any had the right to the job over ing around that -union seamen one boat in transit a week. Last ship, he somehow remained me. But the same day coastwise are getting in the July issue of week the SS Cape Race, South aboard, although the crew did its jobs came up with no takers. I the Marine Corps magazine Atlantic, was in' loading for Eu­ best to have him pulled off. could not throw in for them. called the "Leatherneck." However, in my opinion, I rope. I'm not suggesting that the On page 26 of this rag, the I am enclosing a letter from don't think he should be con­ Union adopt a rule to this ef­ self-styled champion of the "sea­ the Maritime Commission on sea- sidered a Union man since he is fect, I'm instead courting the going bellhops," by name Guy Iiieu's draft status which might trying to take anything he can good will and brotherliness of Richards, complains of the way be of interest to some of the away from the boys. Of course. every member. In a situation the seamen ran a ship called the he is a little afraid right now. members. SS Ellery F. Wheelock. The This man will call you any­ Please sign this letter as story is called "Coffee Time." "Smokey the Firemen" aS I am thing when you say something Mr. Richards says that all the • i^V working under an ex-Marine about overtime. He doesn't be­ seamen ran for cover at gunCaptain and it might get to him. lieve in such a thing as over­ drill, and were always on coffee Most of my friends will know time. The other day I spugeed time. Maybe, if Mr. Richards for two hours and a half. This who "Smokey" is. ever was on a Liberty that went man said that one and a half Smokey, The Fireman to the bottom, he would know (Ed. Note: A letter similar to was enough. He also said that, that the over 5,000 seamen who Smokey^ ' was ptititMt' in the' because I put down for more, I died weren't hiding in life boats July 30 Usue of'the LOG: The was a crook. Then he said that or in ventilators .whei\ their letteir'revMlcd ihat- the' Marl- the Union was to blame. ships were under attack. He didn't buy any ice in the time Commission is also press­ PROMISES CERTIFICATE States. He explained this by ing for exemption of those saying that he didn't see why the The point that really gets me merchant seamen who have ob­ company should have to spend is that Mr. Richards says he told tained their "Certificate of Sub­ the crew that the Marines were stantially Contiguous Service." money when there was a man on going to put a stop to aU over­ The Commission previously had the ship who could make the ice time for the crew unless they received assurance from Gen­ and save that money. He now is having .me fill up all turned into company-stiffs. Also, eral Hershey that the Certifi­ a phony piece of paper called a cates would be recognized. As kinds of cans-with water to naake "Marine Certificate" was protA- yet, however, no definite de­ ice, and I am putting in for one ised to those in the crew who cision has been made public. hour each day and am doing the would do little favOTS, suCh as Every effort in the meantime same fta: making ice cream. I'd like to get-an answer tell­ forfeiting showers every other is being made through. the ing me -what I should do. Tell This hafldsome Seafarer is day, giving a seat in the mess- Washington Representative of me if it's overtime or not. Rudy Mcfhra,. An. Tfce picture hall to a Marine, and doing bell- the SIU to obtain- a ruling ex­ G. I>e Jesus was laiMn by Bertil Svenson to-bell work without overtime. empting acting seamen, or at Tliese are just a few of the least to exempt seamen with last fall whon'Rtidy was'dolvn (Ed: Note: The Brother's in the lslanda on the'SS Alcoa things this bellhop wanted the wartime service from the beef has been turned over to crew to do. As his story ends. Polaris. Headquarters for clarification.) Claims Steward Freezes Up With lee-Making Overtime Feels 'Leatherneck' Story Maligns Seamen's Ability 'I' Hey, Hollywood! incompetents Foul Union: Vendor Crew To the Editor: If we are going to enlist new companies under SIU contracts, it is important that we put-com­ petent men on the vessels now represent. In line with this fact, I was asked at the June 25 meeting on the Steel Vendor, to write a letter about the incompetency of the Chief Cook and Steward. The competence of each man is assumed by the indorsements he carries. Yet regardless of the number of years a man sails, many men come aboard ship with indorsements which they are not capable of fulfilling. To aid the Union in weeding out those who cast a reflection upori the rest of the membership by not being able to do their work, it was felt that all should be made aware of the situation liere. LACKS KNOW-HOW In this instance the Steward lacks the knack of running his department and, in addition to that, does not know what is re­ quired of each member in his department. Most SIU men have a pretty good idea of the work they are expected to perform in the jobs for which they ship. Therefore, when the Steward requires them to do other things there are beefs from the start of the trip. As a result the food has beeri terrible, the ice-boxes-have never been cleaned, stores are going to wasie and rotting from neglect.i^ The Stewards: Department toilets were not cleaned for over two months. Aprons, dish' towels and' table cloths were not issued when needed. None of these things was prop­ erly supervised by the Steward. The Chief Cook was to be broken down the second week out at sea, but he was given fur­ ther chances and the thing dragged on. No one is satisfied. Steel wool has been found in eggs and soup. Meat is burned or unseasoned. The man just: isn't a Cook. CAUSE FRICTION The Skipper, J. Scully, also brought this to my attention, pointing out that poorly fed stomachs cause friction on boardship and that he wants to see his ship running smoothly. So, although we have been stuck with these men for one trip, it now becomes a Union problem. What is the Union go­ ing to do about them? Are they to be allowed to put other SlU ships in the same spot? We are going to tqrn it over to the Patrolman and we hope for the sake of ship's harmony and the Union's good name that neither be allowed to sail in his present job again. S. Janddra Sh!p'« Ddegate Steel Vendor ..J. m'i • - assist - �Friday, August 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS A Werewolf In The Night LOG No Draw, Hazardous Work On Deck Move SSJamesSwan Crew To Poetry To the Editor: told me that on the previous oc­ To the Editor: On the day of sailing, Friday, Seamen have the name of be­ casion a huge dog had gone mad June 4, the ves.sel left the oil and turned upon his master ing steeped in superstition, but Most of the ciew of the SS docks at 11:15 P.M. The Mate I have found people ashore more mutilating him horribly. James Swan, South. Atlantic, had Then an old woman who sold been on the beach for at least ordered the deck gang to stow inclined. Here is an experience the mooring lines in number one I had on the Adriatic coast of fish on the quay till late at six weeks previous to shipping— and five holds. Since it was Southern Italy which bears out night spread the rumor of a so as you can imagine we were dark on deck and there had been ghostly werelolf — a tale that pretty broke. the point: no provision made for proper Nearly everyone-had clothes in lighting, the deck crew refused. Our ship was tied up in the grew to fill the simple people of the place with supernatural the cleaners: articles in pawn, or center of a town built around a dread. The agreement states that in debts. The Delegate and various small port awaiting a new pro­ order to secure gear, the vessel But the howling we had heard members of the crew saw the peller. must proceed to a safe anchor­ Across the quay was a leading I knew to be the feedpump on Captain about a draw on Thurs­ age before going to sea, but the hotel. So we had only a few our boilers which would howl day, June 3. Captain threatened the men who The Captain said that he could steps to go from the ship to be and scream every time it drew refused withjodgs if they failed not do so on that day, because it comfortably seated in a lovely air instead of water. to carry out his orders. He even was too late but would put out cocktail lounge over a cool drink, Chiara never knew the differ­ went so far as to order the Bosun listening to the gentle music of ence, for I never told her. In a draw on Friday, June 4. handcuffed. This was dpne by However, on this day the Cap­ a small orchestra concealed be­ the first place it would have been tain came aboard at supper time the Mate, though the handcuffs hind the palm trees. too bad to spoil the fisherwom- with more excuses. There was were later removed. I had a room above. It is al­ an's story with such an imima- no draw. Then the crew, under direct ways preferable to sleep ashore ginative truth — and besides I This breach of promise could order, proceeded to open the in port, if for no other reason found it most delightful having not but be considered as a raw holds and stow the lines, aided than to relieve shipboard mon­ Chiara cling to me in the night deal, and many of the boys were by only two flashlights. This for comfort and protection. otony. forced, as a result, to leave valu­ was extremely unsafe in the In this charming setting I met able possessions ashore. John Wunderlich, Jr. dark, for there were lines, cables. Chiara. That's not her name, but it will do; and you may rest assured that she was charming and intelligent. Our room fronted on the quaint little harbor, and its fulllength windows opened upon a the original crew left when we port very long as a rule and a balcony, four stories above the To the Editor: arrive stateside. crew is much more satisfied if street, where we could look down Will try to shed some light on We have a good Stewards they get a little time off even on the ship. Every noise and the travels and travails on the Department, but we are short a if it is only a few hours. With movement aboard was carried SS Fort Bridger, the flagship Second Cook and BR. The Stew­ the sailing board time posted on clearly to us on the soft evening of the United States Petroleum ard deserves a good word for the gangway, the men always breeze. Carriers fleet. the food and menus he puts out. come back on time. One full-moon night I was en­ We are supposed to be on the They have good. American joying a cigarette and my soul shuttle between the Persian CHARACTERS ABOARD beer and whiskey in Tiipoli, was filled with contentment and Gulf and Europe. We made one but it is expensive. It sure hits Some of the characters aboard •tvell-being. Chiara , . ,, stood . on the trip to Ras Tanura and then are Bing Miller, Red Shea and the spot when you haven't had balcony, her hair blowing softly .^ripoli to load, any for awhile. Will try to get her body sUhouetted m the tall ^ j^^^ls from Red Bronstein. Bananas Zeira mailing address'for the LOG window frames. there now. I suppose the tense in one of our regular ports over oooo! MIA! zts iss EERIE HOWL situation in Palestine had someee-rren. ZAAJ ZB MfKOiHML here. Suddenly a long eerie howl PtA/O! lAtA/ rose from across the ghostlyTOPSIDE OKAY We unloaded in Le Harve, luminous harbor. Chiara stif- France last trip and had repairs The Chief Engineer is a good fened, then flew across the floor boilers. The gals Joe, in fact, the whole topside into my arms. She was trembling ti^gj.g ^gj.g to see us (and gang seems to be okay all the with fear as she gasped into my our money) and will, no doubt, way around. ear, "Lupo! Lupo! Lupo!" be glad to see us when we roll •We have been hearing over I understood that lupo meant in this trip. the radio that the government wolf, and finally she sobbed the V»'e get our orders from Leis going to have the Army and story to me that some months Havre, so it seems that this will Nayy man the ships should a before our arrival, on just such be our home port. maritime strike take place. God a full-moon night, a werewolf, All ready we have lost six eis was with us for quite awhile forbid that this should happen. had howled in the harbor and a men, but one reshipped aboard, but he piled off because of ill- The brass would quickly ruin man had been found with his Two men jumped ship in Nap­ ness. ^what little there is left of the throat torn out. les, the rest were lost through We were certainly glad ta liear maritime fleet. The werewolf howled again sickness or injury. If we keep of our pay raise. We can use it, If they try to man the ships and she clung more tightly to losing men at the rate we have especially those of us with de­ every labor union in the U.S. me. I found it very pleasant been, there will be very few of pendants on the beach. should pull a twelve hour strike stroking her hair and soothing The Skipper seems to be all as a show of strength. That's her fears. I right and well liked by the the one way to put an end to Next morning the watchman such nonsense. This, of course, tant to grant shpre leave at one is only my opinion. Will secure for now. time but everything seems okay Al. Gordon. Eng. Del. now. These tankers are not in To Ihe Editor: Fort Bridger Men Enjoying Shuttle Run, Growing Shortage Of SIU Men Only Hitch 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 unseilisfactory. he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and sp&n. 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 youll some action. COOKS' FOOD, JOKES BY MESSMAN MAKE fT; TEXAS UAPPY SHIP The crew of the Seatrain Texas agree that the Chief Steward William E. Pepper, and the entire Steward Department are entitled to hearty thanks for the good food they have been putting out. The Steward is a good Union man as well as Steward. Messman Whitey Plunkett keeps the boys laughing with his jokes while he gives the best of ser­ vice, and the Cooks sure know what they are doing when they put the food together. The Deck Department wants to put in a good word for the Chief Mate—who was known as Smoky Lanton when he sailed in the Foc'sle, and now that he's doing his job on the bridge he's still an SIU Brother at heart. All in all it is a swell gang. William Zarkas Deck Maintainance Pege Eleven IT JUST MIGHT BE FRIENDLY Somebody aboard the Ore Line's SS Chilore found the time to go fishing down at Cruz Grande on the 'Chilean coast. He must have been more surprised than- pleased when he hauled in this squid. Pat Robertson.- Baltimore Patrolman, sent the picture of the ugly customer to the LOG without saying who had snapped it. and coal lying all over the deck. Someone could easily have been hurt. Everything except the lines had previously been secured, therefore, according to the Bosun, the ship was seaworthy, so if the Captain did not wish to anchor and let the boys have light to do this dangerous work, it could have been left till-day­ light. The Captain remarked, " I had a good crew last trip," meaning that he did not like the Union replacing the last crew under the Union rule that a member must get off when he is paid trans­ portation. The Captain informed the Steward Department that the only overtime would be on Sat­ urdays, Sundays and Holidays. There would be no sougeeing. He also informed the cooks that the meat box would be cleaned only before arrival back in the States. He stated that he would order all overtime" and all extra meals, and that there would be no feed­ ing of anyone except. the Port Captain, Port Engineer and Port Steward. The messmen were not to feed anyone without tl:e Cap­ tain's signature. On Saturday, June 5, at sea, the Captain issued three -'•artons of cigarettes for the trip overseas. In view of these conditions aboard the James Swan, it is hoped that the following poem will be appreciated by other SIU men. •• POPPA HUBBARD 1 I'm known as Capiain Hubbard Of fhe Good Ship "Jimmy" Swan; I'm really liked by all my men— Al least, most every- re. 2 There's just a few v.-ho Ihink I'm light But Boys, they're a"' i-ji-taken; Because I said no r le. Don't mean I'm God iorrrken. 3 Of course I won"i -. ut out a draw While in a "State-r.j'port; I've got my crewmc-'s good at heart. They'd spend it and .u.i rhort. 4 But I make up for ii ^b"ord With draws out eve ' day; The boys get all ihe dough they need For sight-seeing or picy. 5 I give the boys their ju^ exchange. The standard, one for one; Of course I'm getting twioo that much. I'm not sailing just for fun. 6 I'm Lord and Master of my ship And all the men on board; I've got to keep strict disciplina To keep all in accord. 7 I feel like a proud Poppa With all the crew my boys; I don't believe in spanking. But Logging is a joy. 8 And so you see, we all agree I'm pleased as I can be; With one for you and two fat me There's money in going tb setw 1. C. Gentile. Secretary R. H. Basberg. Ship's Delegate ' SS James Swan "I m �Page Twelve SEAFARERS tOG GOOD SHIP, ^OOD BUNCH, GOOD PARTY : I - fe fUday. August 6.1948 Pioneer Penman Chronicles Fun And Frolic Aboard Ship To the Editor: it comes to the gift of gab. At least we'll bet on Elliott against any other yackety-yacker. D. Lige Jones, ex-pic-card in the Port of Norfolk, and now 2nd slum burner on this vessel, has written a hunk of poetry. When he was asked to send it into the LOG, he replied, "Hell no! What do you think; I am? Do you want the whole damned East Coast laughing at me?" Perhaps his nerve will come back and he will send it. If he doesn't, and I get ahold of it, I'll forward it to you. Eddie "Long Distanoe" Caudell, the Chief Steward, seems to have developed a permanent smile, and a very infectious grin. In fact, it has been getting so con-* tagious that "Pickle Puss" Lam­ beth, the star watch Fireman, smiled twice in three hours, and now everyone is mimicing Eddie. I'd like to know just which tooth-paste they are trying to sell. Greetings and salutations. from the crew of the "Bauxite • Flash" —otherwise, known as the Alcoa Pioneer — to.,all SIU Brothers wherever they may be. Before starting to heave the malarkey and blarney around, I would lik^ to state that the last payoff of this tub, July 16, was as smooth as an eel in a barrel of Blue Point Oysters. By request of the crew T am authorized to extend our thanks to the Agent and Patrolmen in the port of grits and gravy. Mobile to you, for their sincere cooperation in ironing out what beefs we had. In fact, Brother Editor, the ships paid off six hours after ar­ rival, and 18 hours ahead of schedule. Isn't that somewhat of a record for an Alcoa bauxite packet? "Spareribs" Northrop, the alli­ gator-catching Chief Electrician has publicity stated that before When the crew of the Mississippi company's crack Del Norte threw a birthday parly for he returns to Tampa he is going GENTLEMAN SAILOR "Red" Hancock, AB and Deck Delegate, they were also celebrating the fact that they 5weEe a to take a vacation in the Islands to J:aise tobacco of a special "type swell crew on a fine ship. Some of the boys weren't able to get mto the picture, but here are Back to a little seriousness, the names of the ones who did. Back row (left to right): Tozeh AB; Torres, AB; Kaiser, Ch. so that Robert "D5 The Best You Brother Editor. A young seaman Stwd. Sheehan, 2nd Stwd; "Joe," Bellboy; Gamin, Storeke^er; ^ddie," Dinen Keeper; Bank- Can" Hillman -may have free who had made a couple of trips ston. Bosun; Scott, QM; and Thurman, Carp. Middle row: Anderson, OS; Garxau BR; Denison, cigars. before getting on this rust-pot, "Pork Chops" Hand (Northop's xecently asked me just what con­ AB-M/T; Hancock: Kreel, 2nd Elect; and Carlson, AB-M/T. On deck: Dynar^i, Ch.'Reefer partner in short-circuiting), bet­ stituted the definition of a Gencmd Daveierson, FWT. ter known as the midget sparks, tleman-SaUor. Though stunned has gone on a diet. Yes indeed! for a short .while, I replied, "Son, A diet of food and plenty of it. a Gentle-man-Sailor is a man Incidentally, Pork Chops merely that believes in assisting his ship­ weighs 304 at this writing—and mates, never hurting his Union that is "avoirdupois" weight, too. Brothers, paying his dues and Brother. assessments regularly, never sure made me feel good to have through with one of the finest To the Editor: starting ,a phony beef ashore or so many SIU brothers celebrate collections for his wife that I've CHAMP RIDES AGAIN After reading so many stories my birthday. on board ship, never performing, ever seen on any ship—$1,077. of other ships and crews in the Eddie "Champ" Yates decided or doing, anything detiimental to That's the old SIU spirit—unity ^ % LOG. I think its time that the To the Editor: to ride the "J'lash" for another the Union, and, whether he is a ail the way. membership heard of the "Queen We, the men of the Del Norte, One of the contributors ito voyage, and now his whole am- young man or an oldtimer, he of the South Atlantic"—the SS would like to take our hats off Brother Sheehan!s wife was mition is to walk through the puts his .whole heart and soul in­ Del Norte. to the late Brother Neils Shee­ Manuel Lopez at fhe American passageways and muble to him­ to the building of the Seafarers I have been Deck Delegate on han, one of the finest shipmates Star Bar in Santos. He is a fine self. The reason is this: Eddie international Union." her for five trips and I think it and Brothers that the SIU ever man and those of us on the Del was walking through the star­ He replied, "Brother, I am all can be said that it is the best had. Brother Sheehan died in Norte look upon him as a friend. board passageway last- evening, ready a Gentleman-Sailor. When muttering a soft song to himself, do I get -my SIU Book?" out of the Gulf. There has been Santos, Brazil on July 13. R«I ^ncodk when the Chief Engineer hap­ but one man logged on the d^ck With his passing we lost, a Deck Delegate The Ship's Delegate has just in­ pened to notice him. The Chief since I have been here—thanks fine brother. The crew came BS Del Norte formed me that he was notified yelled, "Holy cow!", do they get to the Union consciousness of the in the Port of Mobile that the those gUys on deck too? And he membership; to say nothing of a SS Alcoa Pioneer (Bauxite ran into his room and locked the damn good bunch of officers. (Flash) has made the last two door. . This ship is one of the cleanest •trips without even a small beef The following brothers have I ever sailed on. This is largely in regard to food or the Stew­ decided to cease sailing for a due to the fact that the Bosuns ard's Department. short while, and have headed to and Bosun Mates, have been such May I state here that I have their heads first. I believe that the famous County of Baldwin to men as Vorel, Scotty Findlay, To the Editor: never sailed with a finer bunch is altogether wrong and demoral­ raise spuds: Bacon Skin Kelly, George Carroll, Blackie Bsuikston I have several opinions regard­ and last but not least, our poor ing fines that I would like to put izing to men on the ships and Bosun, Muscles Cordell, the of men than were ' on here last Strong Man Bob, Fretty Boy trip. I can also quote Captain old baldheaded carpenter, Baldy before the membership through ashore. Wouldn't it firing order and -Guss, Cousm Grady McNeil, Pembroke, the Master, as stating Thurman, Ship's Delegate. the pages of the LOG. It seems more justice to the whole system Scotch and Boda Lambert, Slow the same to the Officials in Mo­ I can't give all the credit to to me that the SIU should have of fining if committees w e r^ Mcrtinn Johnson, R. 'California bile. the deck on this fine ship because a uniform set of fines for specific elected in the (Branches to make Rinky Dink Dunlap, a Brother KO Laws, -the swimmer we also have had fine crews in offenses, and if a matter justifies recommendations for a standard To-Hell With The Sharks, and who came iback workaway from the Engine Department. The more consideration, it should be set of fines for usual offenses (as the Islands, has requested -me to last but not least, the famous Stewards Department is, and. has referred to another committee. was done on the question of uni- • Pepsodent Advertisement Kid H. thank the Crew for the swell been one of the finest that can Every dollar counts these, days form registration rules)? These be found on any large passenger with shipping slowing down,.and recommendations could then be Chicken Howell. Bon Voyage to donation ($75) that was given to all, from them, and to them. We him before he entered the Ma­ <^ip. All Seafarers know the we' must be sure that in minor reviewed by a special Headquar­ say, "Take it easy!" rine Hospital in Mobile. Well hard job it is to £nd the right offenses, the pimishment fits the ters -iFine -Committee which done. Brothers! From all indications, the En­ men for these jobs. crirtie. would make a report to the gine, Deck and Stewards Depart­ Au revoir, adios, and vaya conMy position is this: When 'fines membership for action up and DID FINE JOBS ment men who shipped on this dios, and a real old-fashioned vary from ten to 50 dollars for down the coast. tub just about a week ago have goodbye to all SIU Brothers all I want to say that the Chief an identical offense in the same Then, if such a system of fines fitted into the groove very well over the world-rand Hoboken. Steward, Bill Kaiser and the late J (as well as different) ports, it were accepted by the member­ and are showing the real SIU 'brother Neils Sheehan, the Sec-' often creates hardship and hard ship, future trial • committees spirit. This is especially true of James R, "Jimmie" Preslwood ond Steward, did fine jobs in feelings wliich largely destroy would be obliged to adhere to the "belly-robbing" department Steward Department Delegate keeping the boys in line and, at the main objective of the fine in this schedule in all cases where which now acts like a bunch of the same time, giving the crew the first place, which is to cor­ their investigation finds that an waiters in the Waldorf-Astoria. rect the offender on the one offender falls into one of the everything possible. The crew is well pleased. Let's In passing, we'd like to men­ hand and put forth a just object listed catagories. This, of course, keep it up Brothers. My fingers tion and thank the Union offi­ lesson for others to the end that would not apply to offenses dur­ are crossed as this packet may Don't 'ihold your pcitures cials in New Orleans for the fine the offenses will not be con­ ing strike periods. A different go on the Bauxite run again. and stories of shipboard acti­ cooperation that they gave to us tinued. procedure would then apply. vities, Mail them to the Sea­ YACHETY-YACK in keeping this the finest ship FINES NOT EQUAL , And' while we are correcting farers Log. 51 Beaver St., afloat, as far as we are con­ In the cases of men charged our own procedure, can we do Archibald "Spotlight" Elliott, New York -A. N. Y. If you cerned. with missing a watch, taking anything about having the LOG the Nigjit Cook and "Barker"-^ haven't the time or don't feel Enclosed is a picture of the days off, pilfering cargo, black- money on the ships turned over and I do mean barker—has been in the mood, just forward-de­ party thrown me by the crew on marketing ship's stores, being to suitable charities instead of informed that his nickname is tails. We'll do the rest. Picmy birthday. We could not get gassed up at payoff, and many going to the millionaire steam­ now "Yackety-yack."" He ac­ lures will be returned if you all the gang in but maybe you others, various trial committees ship companies? tually tops Waterman's "Ackeywish. know some of them shown. It exact whatever fine come into Ed Larkin yackety-yaek" Les Joiner when Brother Calls Crew Of Del Nnrte 'Tops,' Labels Vessel, 'Queen Of South Atlantic' Feels Unlfonn Fine %«tem Is Needed In All Branches Send 'Em In • - si �THE Friday. August 6, 1948 Patience Throughout Trip Is Cash To Crew At Payoff He handed out unlimited logs, but was very careful to stay within the letter of the law. His eloquence was exceeded only by his arrogance and his strong will to cast aside all hu­ man rights. On a long tropical run, he neglected men who were ill, and logged" sick men for not turning to. He ever sought to impress his slaves with his logic, his infallibility, and his prin­ ciples. He would like to show where his principles failed him: When the payoff came after long grueling months, he had to sit down and face the SIU Patrol­ man and his own company rep­ resentatives and admit that he had disregarded the Contract, and have his whole position knocked out from imder him. It was hard to take, but by not trying to straighten him out at sea, where he had all the ad­ vantage, we had the satisfaction of taking care of him right in the end, the SIU way! To the Editor: Leaving the ship and the Skipper anonimous, we would like to tell you the result of six months steady pressure against a modern Captain Bligh wherein "justice through pat­ ience" was achieved. Our first problem came short­ ly after leaving Baltimore, Jan. 26, which set the pattern of ar­ rogance displayed by the Cap­ tain. At this time he issued written instructicjns on how an AB should steer. Two men refused to take his instruction sheet, maintaining that they held un­ limited AB certificates issued by the Department of Com­ merce upon the basis of which the Shipping Commissioner had signed them on the articles ^f the ship as competant seamen. The Skipper was very much upset about this, and ordered the men to pack and get off at the first port. He said that he was not going to let any one run his ship. Robert J. Mansfield The Galveston Patrolman John W. Leavitt backed the men involved and they stayed on. . But one of those involved was the Deck Delegate. When he had occasion to remind him To the Editor: of the clause in the contract prohibiting officers from doing I received the July 16 issue crew's work the Captain called of the LOG today, and was the crew stupid. He said the somewhat surprised to see one Union meant little aboard his of my letters printed therein. slrip as he intended to run it Brother Bender, Records Pa­ trolman, said , in his letter of as he likedt SEAFARERS LOO Oticq Over Lightly" Page Thirteen Bistro On Bauxite Trail Has Impromptu 'Floor Show' \ To the Editor: .started rolling on the floor. What madness! A couple of This is to keep the member­ guys wanted to interrupt, but ship posted on the Bauxite the majority of the boys wanted Trail. Some well known Broth­ to see the show go on. ers aboard the Oliver WendeU All this was in the Chink's Holmes are L. Lott, Dennis joint. If you've ever been on (Brooklyn Kid) Saunders, Sunny this run you know the Chink's. Rankin (From Mobbile), and E. About this time the crew of B. (Perlockes) Tart. the SS Edward W. Scripp—an­ The other night we were in other Alcoa Scow—began drift­ Paranam—the place where the ing in. About this time, from Bauxite comes from—having a nowhere, a battle royal began. few rum and cokes in one of Everybody found himself enPthe local spots and looking over gaged in the ruckus, voluntarily the, "floor show". The music or not. was of the Jungle kind. Dennis Saunders, the Brook­ The tom-toms beat faster and lyn Kid, covered the door, and faster. Suddenly one of the yelled, "That goes for the IS "skirts" let out a yell and house!" Sunny was swinging wild and furiously. One of the Swede Swanson, AB on the Brothers off the Scripps let go Loyola Victory, puts himself with a beer bottle, and the at the mercy of S. A. Holden, Brooklyn Kid gave ground: Chief Cook and a mean man I sure did admire his foot­ wiOi the barber tools. No work. Never saw a man back "after" picture was submitted, up so fast in my life. but according to the note ac­ Then Sunny from Mobile shot companying the p i ct u r e. out of the joint like a bat out Brother Swanson stepped of hell with three brothers from By ROCKY BENSON away from the chair no worse the Scripps in hot pursuit. There for wean How is your seafaring I.Q.? is a little bridge on the pig-trail See if you can answer these 10 in front of the door, crossing a questions. Score yourself: 6-fair, slimy ditch. Sunny was running 8-very good, IG-brainstorm. so fast that he couldn't turn One point for each answer. July 3, that if any of my college 1- On what day of the week onto the bridge, and into the friends desire to receive the does- the SEAFARERS LOG ditch he went—the three right after him. LOG, I should submit their come out? It was a wonderful free for all names. I am sure that the 1- Monday then, with mud in their eyes LOG will serve as an ambas­ 2- Tuesday and all four swinging at ran­ sador of good will, not only for 3- Wednesday dom. About then someone the SIU but for other" Unions 4- Friday started throwing beer bottles as well. 2- How many Union Halls are from the gallery. I noticed a picture of the there in the A&G District? While all this was going on 1- 10 crew of the SS Steel Recorder an Oiler from our ship, who in the June 25 issue. It is inter­ • 2- 12 doesn't drink, but who had bee 3- 13 esting to note that most of the up to listen to the music, de­ 4- 14 crew of the Recorder that made cided it was getting too hot and the trip to the Persian Gulf'and 3- What line on a ship gets tried to leave. He stepped out the Far East last winter are coiled more than any other line? just as someone let go with 1- Heaving line still with her. We had a good another beer bottle. He turned 2- Sounding line trip then, and the crew was to go back, but the Chink with 3- Head line tops. his whole family back of him, 4- Breast line slammed the door. And as if There has been a lot said 4- How many cardinal points this wasn't enough, his hand about our success in winning in a compass? ' was caught in the door-jam so the Hiring Hall rights, so I 1- 32 he had to see it through won't try to add anything, ex­ 2- 48 whether he wanted to or not. cept that it was damn good 3- 75 Well, after a few knots on news. 4- 360 our heads—nothing so serious Here are the names of my 5- What is known as the "stool that a little iodine wouldn't re­ friends who would like to get pigeon" on " a ship? pair—we called the battle off. the LOG: John Smarz, Jr., Her­ 1- One who carries tales top­ My votes goes to the Scripps bert Reif, George Crocker, side bunch this time. Charles Sterling, and Billie Del­ 2- Second Mate But here's a warning. The ano. 3- Course Recorder Brooklyn Kid and Sunny from 4- Direction finder Jack S. White Mobile are going into training. 6What is called the "Charlie They say five will get you ten Farraguf, Idaho Noble" on a ship? they win the next bout! Time 1- Iron mike will tell, but I sure hope I'm 2- Foremast there when the battle starts 3- Galley stack again. ^ 4- Windlass Here are some of the Brothers7- What ai-e the gripes on a I hope see this letter: L. Wil­ ship? To the Editor: liams, William Oliver, Ellig 1- A man who beefs Gaines, G. Curry, and C. Per­ I wish to thank you most sin­ 2- Something to eat kins. cerely for the LOG you send 3- Fire hose E. B. (Perlockes) Tart me weekly. I think it is a won­ 4- Lifeboat equipment Steward derful paper (I read every 8- How many different Halls SS Oliver W. Holmes word), because it is very edu­ did the SIU have in New Or­ cational in the ways of the leans from 1938 to the present Union. time? 1- 3 I met the ,31U San Francisco 2- 5 Agent when he came to my To insure payment, all 3- 6 home after the shooting of our claims for overtime must be 4- 8 President Mr. Price. Since then turned in to the heads of de­ I have received the LOG reg­ 9- If it is 12 Noon in Wash­ partments no later than 72 ularly. Our President, Mr. J. B. ington, D.C., what time it is in hours following the comple­ Price wonders if you would London? tion of the overtime work1- 2 PM also send him a copy of the As soon as the penalty 2- 5 PM LOG weekly. Best regards to work is done, a record should 3- 8 PM the LOG. be given to the Department 49 PM head, and one copy held by Hattie Shoddiness 10- Which is the fourth largest the man doing the job. National Farm Labor Union of the Great Ldges? In addition the depart­ Local 218 1Lake Erie mental delegates should Arvin, California 2- Lake Superior check on all overtime sheets 3- Lake Ontario (Ed. note: President Price 72 hours before the ship 4- Lake Michigan will begin receiving the' LOG makes port. (Answers on Page 15.) ) shortly.) Student Reads Log, Asks For More Shipmate By ROBERT G. PATTISON I've sailed a lot of ocean, I've sailed a lot of sea, I've met a lot of people That meant a Lot to me. Though sure enough he'd smile, , "Take it easy, kid," he'd often say; "We'll all get ours in style." But the man .1 really care for, A friend both loyal and true. We'd make our plans for the Now lies in ft sleep that's future endless. All through the night and With the rest of a sturdy day; crew. . We'd make our plans for the future We sailed the North Atlantic, As if nothing barred the way. When death stalked through the night. We heard its gentle whisper. We heard its roaring might. Until one day we parted. As I was slapped in jail. Although he waited and waited. At last •he had to sail. He came to me and asked me If there was anything he could do, I He cursed and said, "God damn it," kid, I'd move the earth for you." But through it all Old Alf would sit. And casually roll a smoke: Though men died by the hundreds. He'd treat it as a joke. A joke both grim and mirthless. That was the last I saw of him. For soon I got the news. His time had come in the Pacific, Both his and the rest of the crew's. I've sailed a lot of ocean, ...I've sailed a lot of sea. But if I ever meet a man like Alf. He's good enough for me. FARM UNIONIST THINKS THE LOG IS EDUCATIONAL On Overtime �Page Fourleen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 6, 1948 The Virgin Islands, Tropical Paradise ! By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL may go for a swim at any one of a number of palm-fringed beaches, explore the hills on hoi'seback, or put in an exciting day deep-sea fishing. Legend hunting is also a fav­ orite pastime, tales of buccaneers, blockade runners, and even local "bluebeards" are as deeply rooted and as onmipresent as the lichens that cover ancient walls. Because of the harbor, which is laid out in the shape of a horseshoe to amply pi'ovide pro­ tection, more ships are attracted here than to any nearby place, and because of the visitors these ships bring, the town of Char­ lotte Amalie is a miniature cos­ mopolitan center of great impor­ tance to neighboring islands. buried their plunder, still rings this idyllic isle. Cocoanut palms and lush veg­ etation Sfow almost to the edge of the sea. The verdant hills abound with gaily plumed birds "Katy" by the Virgin Islanders, sin to waste water on the island. the S. S. Catherine is more than The island's chief revenue is a mere convenience. She is " a derived from its rum and sugar personality, and they are enor­ exports. Raw sugar output aver­ mously proud of her. Her- ar­ ages more than 5,000 tons a year. rivals and departures are social The U.S. Government estab­ occasions of some • magnitude lished a rum distillery on the with the visitors being escorted island following the repeal of aboard to be formally presented prohibition. The distillery is to her captain and passengers. backed by 5,000 acres of sugar Her departure for San Juan, cane and two sugar mills. which takes place at night, is Commerce and industry have attended by all the pomp of a made no appreciable impression transatlantic sailing from New on this garden spot of the Carib­ York. The dock bustles with ac­ bean, however, for wealth is a tivity. Native porters struggle secondary desire here. thi-ough the crowds with lug­ The joy of life and the beauty gage. The .white linens of the that accompanies it on the island men and gay dresses of the comes before the haste and push women suggest a holiday in the of modern day business. making. It is almost as though nature Aboard ship, parties from town rebels against having her natural have preempted the hurricane- beauty marred by too gay a life, deck bar and lounge. An or­ for pushing to the very door of chestra blazes/ forth a rhumba youir home are the night blooms from the radio and partings are and flowers, ever embattling the toasted in drink. encroachment of man. The whistle blows, the crowd The voodoo drums and other troops ashore, the screws bite in­ sounds in the dark tropical night to the black waters of the Bay. remind the pleasure seeker that Soon the little town, the starlit he has to but step to a door or hills behind it, and the two red window to feel, and hear, and eyes of the range lights, go slid­ smell true nature in all her ing down the phosphorescent magnificence. waves toward the horizon. And that, all islanders feel, should be enough. WORK OF ART Four and a half days out of New York by steamer, less than • nine hours flying time from Miami, lies one of the most beautiful of tropical islands in the world, and it belongs to the United States. More Danish colonial than modern American is this Amer­ ican island, St. Thomas, one of the three large islands compris­ ing the Virgin Islands which be­ longed to Denmark for more than 250 years before the United States purchased it along with the rest of the Virgin Island group, in 1917. Although there are few experi­ and gorgeous flowers that thrive ences that can match lounging only in such perfect climate. about the deck of a steamship as COSMOPOLITAN . her screws drive her through the U.S. PURCHASE Charlotte Amalie is the capital deep cobalt blue of the Carib­ In 1917 the United States paid bean Sea, there is one dramatic of the American Virgin Island moment in the approach to St. group, and the social activities $25,000,000 to Denmark for the - Thomas that can be had only which radiate from the Govern­ three main Virgin Islands — St. ment House bring together the Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John from the air. That moment comes when a native islanders, and travelers —with fifty-odd surrounding, unPan-American Clipper soars up­ from the States, as well as for­ inhabitated pin-dot islands ward from San Juan, Puerto eign countries, on one common thrown in for good measure. The islands were not very Rico, and levels out for the final ground. Private craft cruising in the prosperous at that time, nor have jump to Charlotte Amalie, Island of St. Thomas, less than an Caribbean make it a point to they been since. Yet the sum lie over in its safe harbor when­ paid represented a higher price hour's flight away. than was paid for any other One can see the vast bow of ever in the vicinity. Like many other islands in the United States acquisition of land. the Lesser Antilles swinging away, island after island, fading Caribbean, St. Thomas' early his­ The actual land cost averaged But whether viewed from the through lighter and lighter tory was one of development by $293.70 per acre as compared to decks of the Catherine, or from shades of blue until they vanish absentee land-owners. Here were 2 cents an acre for Alaska and the windows of a Clipper plane made possible most of the for­ 27 cents an acre for the Philip­ high in the skies, these isles with finally into the horizon. (Continued from Page 7) tunes that were taken back to pines. their gracefully molded emerald On advice of the Union's attor­ LAND AHEAD Europe during the golden era of In the past few years, however, As Charlotte Amalie appears hills set in a turquoise sea with ney the incident had to be re­ one' instantly thinks of gaily- the West Indies. Consequently the value of the Virgin Island foamy waves forming a fringe ported to the bonding company painted doll houses, as the bright there are few monuments, impos­ has undergone considerable about dark green shores, appear and the police as so to avoid loss sunshine reflects every color of ing school buildings, expensively change. As a covering air base to be the work of some famous by the Union of the $184 in­ the rainbow from its rooftops. laid out parks, or other man- for the Canal Zone, they are po­ sculptor. volved. Agent also stated that Cultivated areas appear against made landmarks depicting the tentially a valuable source of Sitting on a bench in Emanci­ Brother Queen and several rank protection to the US, and Crum pation Park gazing out to sea, the intense green of the forest- early days in this island. Every business building in the Bay situated near Cha-Cha Town and listening to the gentle whis­ and file members worked with clad hillsides, not unlike many district, however, (two names, the origin of which pering of the wind through him on negotiations with the miniature golf courses. And the downtown "Wilson Line, an excursion outfit. little town, too, sparkles as speaks a more eloquent lan­ has never been determined) cocoanut palms, it is difficult to As a result, a contract embody­ bright as a pretty gypsy girl's guage of the past than any for­ maintains a sheltered submarine conceive that this same park was ing Hiring Hall features has been dress and seems to offer hospi­ mal monument. Each is a thickly base that is capable of providing the site of an ancient whipping signed for the first time for any tality to the traveler ever before walled building, very narrow, but safe anchoi-age for a full sub­ post and slave mart, or that buc­ of the the summer boats. This four hundred or more feet deep marine fleet. he lands. caneers once carried their booty was a definite victory because and running from DronningensThere will be no official wel­ and captives across this same clauses in. the old contract mak­ FRENCH TOWN coming party to greet your boat gade, the main street, all the ground. ing concessions to the compa'uy or plane with pomp and cere­ way back to the sea. Cha-Cha Town is a very small enabling it to hire off the dock MANY LANDMTARKS These fine old buildings were piece of France, as quaint as its mony, as is the case in many were completely deleted. There built to withstand the cannon- name implies, hugging a small However, there is plenty to was, one minute of silence in ball of pirate craft in the har­ comer of this American island. remind one of these things. Fac­ memory of bur departed bor. In one there is now a It is populated by a shy, thrifty, ing the park and the sea is Fort Brothers. laundry, where all clothes are intelligent people who are direct Christian, with old towers and 4. 4. 4.^ washed in an old-fashioned descendants of the French folk spiked "muzzle-loading cannon NEW YORK—Chairman. Rob­ washtub and pressed by hand. who came to St. Thomas from still on its walls. The year ert Matthews. 1S4; Recording the nearby island of St. Bar- "1671" chiseled into the stone Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; WORLD MART over its portal teHs its age. It Reading Clerk. Lindsey Williams, Other shops sell various mer­ thelemy many years ago. is now used as the jail. These kindly people .speak a 21550. chandise: exquisite French per­ As a contrast to the Fort, we patois which is largely 17th Cen­ Branch minutes from the outfumes, rum, hand-made lace, na­ tive cigars and an assortment of tury Norman French, few know find the modernly appointed ports accepted. New Business: excellent brocades and cash­ sufficient English to chat with Grand Hotel. A wide veranda Motion by Fields, that members runs the entire length of its sec­ past the draft age assist the visitors. * meres. Latin ports. There ,piay be an ond floor. Here cool drinks are draft-eligible younger members In one of these cavernous old ISLAND BOAT aged woman crouching over a served in an ultra fashionable to gain exemption by sending buildings there is a single bar­ basket of cigarettes which cost, atmosphere to the soft strains telegrams to the President, as The inhabitants of this tiny ber chair—and, as one reclines by the way, seven cents a pack­ of music from a modem orches­ per Headquarters' request. Mo­ in the chair, one feels dwarfed colony fish and weave hats for age (Luckies, Camels, Chester­ tra. tion carried. Motion by Sam by the vastness of the building. a living. They frequently inter­ fields, etc.). . As one gazes upward to the Philips that the membership go The mind is inclined to wander marry and rarely mingle with * And she may be offering pinthills and sees bluebeard's castle on record that, in the event of a to the days when these same the inhabitants of St. Thomas. size bottles of bay rum, a na­ looming staunch an^ black strike, the SIU will not tolerate Most of their hats are pur­ walls rang with the ribald toasts tive product and one of the finest against . the backgroimd, one outside interference but will chased by the tourist trade or of swash-buckling buccaneers as in the world, for a few coppers, wonders what the old rascal work directly with the operators. they drank to their conquests passengers aboard what has be­ the exact amount depending on and ladies. come a Virgin Island institution, would say today if he could but Amendment by Williams that whether she likes your looks or gaze at the electric light meter this matter on Union policy be It has always seemed some- the steamship "Catherine." occupying the place he used to referred to the Negotiating Com­ not. The small self-contained world hi,storic buildings, mellowed by sit with his telescope scanning mittee for their consideration. ISLAND PARADISE the centuries, whose interiors in of the two larger Virgin Island, the sea. The people of St. Thomas by bygone days had bulged with the St. Thomas and St. Croix, are Discussion: Several members Paradoxically, although sur­ pointed out that the Negotiating nature are not wont to demon­ wealth of the Indies brought to served by this staunch little strate. They are convinced that thing of a sacrifice that these steamer which covers the circuit rounding by water, the chief Committee has been given full economic woe of the island is a right to call for a -strike vote and God has provided for them the their back doors by majestic twice a week. lack of water, fresh water. finest, most beautiful island in clipper ships from all the seven based on their previous perform­ Starting at San Juan, Puerto The island depends almost en­ ances in gaining the best con­ the world. And a visitor to the seas, should now suffer the in­ Kico, she proceeds overnight to island wiU come to believe, al­ dignities of housing wash tubs Charlotte Amalie. Then she tirely upon rainfall for its sup­ tracts in the Industry, such sug­ most certainly, that this is true. and barber chairs. steams across forty miles of the ply. The-hillsides are lined with gested^ actions be left entirely to If you decide to linger, to ex­ However, the basic beauty, the Caribbean to Christiansted, the enormous concrete casements their discretion. Motion as plore the island, you will be natural splendor of this tropical principal port of St. Croix, and that catch the rain and divert it amended carried. Because of the charged by the variety of en­ paradise remains unprofaned by returns to Puerto Rico the fol­ to a reservoir. Each house top extreme heat. Good and Welfare tertainment it has to offer. Start­ the march of civilization. The lowing day following the same also has its rain catcher for an was very brief. Meeting ad­ additional supply of drinking and journed with 1232 members ing out from one of the many same diadem of glistening schedule. small but excellent hotels, you beaches, where pirates once Affectionately called the bathing water. It is a cardinal present. BranchMeetings P- �THE Friday. August .6. 1948 PERSONALS SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen THE SAILOR MEETS A LADY MELVIN F. LIBBY Your sister, Mrs. A. A. Finnigan, missed you when she By JOHN LEGGE I didn't say it, but I meant so often did; and suddenly in the big sailor that had been slopmoved back to Portsmouth. She that he had never found. tension of that moment I felt a ping up rum all evening down has a matter of utmost impor­ The Sailor's Story He was late ae. usual, and 1 release from the blind love that at the other end, shoves in betance to discuss with you and was just sitting there in the bar had tied me to him. Suddenly 1 tween 'em. And she gives him I'd been watchin' this dame. does not have your address waiting. knew that no matter what hap- a big smile on top of it! Smart as you please, with a Please contact her at 453 Pleas­ Half, then three-quarters of an pened 1 didn't care any more. SMACKS SAILOR ant Street, Portsmouth, ,N€W pair of foxes hangin' where I'd hour went by. The sailor shoved in roughly like my arms to be. She settles And that's one thing I will Hampshire. • Oh, how I wished that 1 could between us, giving Richard a herself on a stool with a couple ,.1X -nil-«• r 1-I give this uptown gent credit him off of his;. „ , ., . of wiggles, big purse on the bar hate him! I wondered if 1 ever shove that spilled ' for; he really laid one on this EARL McCAMBRIDGE could. That would be enough, 1 crosses her legs and orders u • > Tv/r- „• sailor. He'd been shoved off bal­ Your mother is anxious for thought. If this experiment does ^ ls \uthis bum annoyin you Miss? you to contact her at RFD Box drink. not bring him to me, please God, he asked. She's aloof as a racing yaCht he didn't ask no questions. Ha 75, Coral, Michigan. let me hate him! Oh, not very much, I said but X figure I can spot 'em every swung one right off the ground, i *, *. casually, but thank you, any­ and that sailor dropped like a LOOKS DOWN BAR time. I mean a woman on the BOB MCDONALD I looked across the rows of way. beef, and never moved till the Ralph Padget, c/o Phil-Kron make. When you lead your life Things happened all at once police come. whiskey bottles into the mirror. on the sea you learn how. Drive-In, Bloomington, 111., would then. The strange blond fellow Then he grabs this dame by Every now and then any of Into the leering, drinking, laugh­ like to hear from you, or any of got into it too— I Suppose he the arm and says, I hope you're ing, frowning pool of faces swim-, 'em are ready for someone else his old shipmates. thought he was protecting my satisfied: Now let's get out of They're tired of the old man, or ming there, i S. 1 honor. here. just pickin' up their head again PHILLIP R. WAGNER All T remember is that when She jerks her arm away, as Get in touch with your mother after some guy broke their heart; someone had Richard on the floor snooty as you like, and says in or some tramp just saw her last at 120 East 34th Street, New and was choking him, I didn't a low voice that carries all over boy-friend off on a boat—it can York City. feel anything. Nothing at all! the place, You brute, let go of be anything or nothin'. 4. iS. 4It was wonderful! me! What I'm lookin' for is a notMAX H. pUNLAP I got up and walked out. And then—and here's the pay­ Your family in the Phillipine bad-looker right thenl off—one of the.se artist nuts, a Pretty soon I catch her eye in Islands is anxious to hear from The Bartender's Story big blond guy that always comes the mirror. But she looks up the you. I get all kinds. * in here alone and never falls bar to a big blond lubber from 4 44 I . got one of those in-betweeninto conversation with anyone at the sticks that just about faints VltO WILLIAM MASI places in Greenwich Village the bar, and whom I'd figured for when he gets her eye. Your wife Mary asks that you where you get 'em all. Some up­ some kind of a queer, is over I says to myself, "Mac, she's on write. town people come in here think­ there before I know it and coldthe prowl!" I raise my glass and 4 4 4 1 must learn to see other faces, ing they're slumming. There are cocks this 'uptown guy with a give her a big fish-eatin' grin. JOHN ROACH thought. Not just Richard's a few, a very few, crack-pot ar- square sock to the chin. I should have moved in right Please write Charles Dix, care tists, and would-be writers. Call it chivalry, if you want of SIU New York Hall, 51 then. That's where I made my face! But the real trade: working to. Or maybe something snaps It is strange what makes us Beaver Street, New York 4, mistake. But I sit there. men, the Italians, and a few Jin his brain, but he was like a And it isn't long 'till some tall, care for people. I-tried to analyze N. Y. pasty-faced dude in a dinner it. He didn't even like me; and stevedores and seamen come {wild-man. He's right down on after this guy with jacket crowded in beside her and yet 1 was tied to him with a just to drink— and they drink the floor whiskey. They're the ones that b-oth hands on his throat, chokbuys a couple of drinks without blind, love that would not release make the house money. ing him and banging his head me. even speaking to her. But, as I say, I get all kinds; up and down on the floor, On the far end of the bar was THE COME-ON and I'm just working here. Well, not wanting any mura man in the off-brand Maritime BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. I gotta feed 'em all and try ders in my place, and further, Wiiliam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 I didn't like the look of him Commission uniform, with a expecting this thing to develop' BOSTON 276 State St. anyway, so when she gives me a black band on his high-pressure to keep 'em all happy. into a madhouse if it keeps on, Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 TAKES NOTICE smile, I know it's the old come- hat. 1 had helped out in a can­ GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. I tap this nut with the sap I teen, and 1 knew about uniforms. So I'd got to noticing this up­ keep under the bar. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 on,, and I didn't hesitate at all. Why doesn't he put on civilian town guy and this society dame. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. I figured he'd most likely I start to call the police, when Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 crawl off without me even havin' clothes or else join the Navy? 1 I didn't know who they were, the police walk in anywa_y. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. thought. but you could see they was E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 to smack ';m. GIRL LEAVES class. Well,, I shoves him aside and GETS THE EYE NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 starts the old line. She's takin' Well, she had come in by her­ And I'll be damned, if, while He raised his glass and nodded NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. it right*in, when—blotto! self this night, and sat around the police _ _ these guys ^ drag out to me. I thought, Oh, oh! That'll Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 I'll be damned if this dude about an hour I guess. Same as the dame don't get up with her do. PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 hadn't plopped me back of ttie There was a large fellow at usual, only damned if she wasn't'nose in the air and walk away! SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. ear while I ain't even noticin'. the bar, with an old slouch jack­ rolling her eyes at the customers. To top it all off, I see by the Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 And that's the last I knew 'till I didn't pay too much attention, • papers that the up-town guy is et, and a shock of blond hair SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon the police come and hustle me sticking out in all directions. As cause as I say, she'd been in a some big-shot and she's an heir­ Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. and these other tvyo guys out. 1 looked at him, he glanced at lotta times and hadn't never ess; and now she's divorcin' him Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you me and then quickly away. One caused no trouble befor§. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 on charges of mental cruelty and TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. about this big blond lubber. I Then this guy comes in after makin' a spectacle of her in a of the local Bohemians. R. H. Hall, Asrent Phone M-1323 don't know just what happened; How pathetic most of them while and orders 'em both a public place! HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. but after I was out cold, he'd HAnover 2-2784 are, and how really un-Bohe- drink. He'd always been a pretty ' Leave it to. the dames every got mixed up in the fight. And mian, I thought. I wondered cold fish, but I did notice he was time! SECRETARY-TREASURER him and this guy that clipped what it would take to jar him colder than usual this time. Paul Hall I tell you, dutchess, or shop­ Anyway, I hadn't no more girl, they're all tramps to me DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION me was both on the floor when out of his repressed aloofness. Lindsey Williams the police hauled us out. Such people always make me than made her another Martini if I see 'em coming into my ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS And as we go, I see this dame uncomfortable, for you never and poured his brandy, when this place. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler leavin' the place, prim as you know what they are going to do. Joseph Volpian please, turnin' her back on the And there I sat. Waiting. Wait­ lot of us. ing. Waiting." How I wanted to AU I can say is she was damn­ hate! HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 5-8777 ed sure ready; but I got caught Then suddenly Richard was farers International Union is available to all members who wish PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. in a. riptide. there. He sat down beside me. 1 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Beacon 4336 caught his arm and smiled up at their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. him. Phone 2599 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Two brandies, he called to the SIU branch for this purpose. Meeting Richard like this had Douglas 2-5475 been my idea—after he had ask­ bartender loudly. However, for tliose who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. He knew 1 wouldn't drink hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 ed for a divorce. I had insisted that we would brandy! He didn't even glance which you can fill out, detach, and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 meet three times a week in this at me. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. 1 dropped his arm and looked little corner place and then PLEASE PRINT INFORMATrON spend the evening together—^just back down the bar. The sailor BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. to ourselves—and try to find that was frowning heavily at us. I To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 gave him a little smile. CUICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. something we had lost, or never It ""was a -quite impersonal I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Phone: Essex 2410 found. smile. It was as spontaneous as address below: CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 the smile you give a,puppy who DETROIT 1038 Third St. is looking, up at yojir table. Cadillac 6857 SMLOH :MQ.VE3 IN DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 1- Friday Melrose 4110 He got up ponderously, pushed 2- 12 Street Address .... TOLEDO 615 Summit St. his stool back witlT-a deliberate, 3- Sounding line Garfield 2112 expansive gesture, " and started 4- 32 State City down the bar. My hand went to 5- Course recorder my lips. My God, what have I 6- Galley _stack MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Signed done! I thought. BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. 7- Lifeboat equipment Empire 4531 I turned quickly to Richard 8-6 VANCOUVER .*"..565 Hamilton St. Book No and touched his . arm. Richard, I 95 PM Pacific 7824 whispered. He ignored me as he 10- Lake Erie SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District Notice To All SIU Members SUP The Girl's Story Gt. Lakes District QUIZ mmm Canadian District �t.- THE Page Sixteen State Dep't Shipping Unit Is Scrapped The State Department has sent its much-criticized Shipping Division to the scrap heap. I •. |,j • C%/ I •'Si The move was forced by Con­ gress' reduction in appropriations for the Department's activities in transportation and communica­ tion Sub-committees from both branches of the legislature roundly scored the State Depart­ ment for overstepping its bounds by expanding its advisory func­ tions into the field of operatipns. Under a reorganization plan, the Shipping Division will be replaced by a smaller group that will serve solely as an advisory body under the Office of Trans• portation. SEAFARERS LOG WHAT ttWIIK., QUESTION: What was the biggest beef you have ever been in? Why do you regard it as the "biggest?" 5:55fS.., - i The Seamen Affairs Branch, the agency that has traditionally dealt with seamen and ships in foreign jurisdiction, will Ij/e transferred to the Division of Protective Services. OMER SAPP. Wiper; To my mind the Union'sand my own—biggest beef was the Isthmian strike last year. I was in the Port of Savannah at that time ajid participated in the strike there. I feel it was the biggest strike because it in­ volved so many ships belonging to one of the last, big antiUnion holdouts. And there were a helluva lot of jobs involved, , too. We were tackling one of the biggest babies in the busi­ ness, and we came through vic­ toriously with some real good strategy. When we won this great beef, it proved that Union structure and our organizing TARGET The Shipping Division was a target for considerable stormy criticism last March when Con­ gress was acting on the Marshall Plan. The State Department at that time used every device in the book to pressure Congress into giving beneficiary nations 200 ships and charters on 300 more to carry the relief cargoes into their respective ports. While Congress see-sawed in the course of active debate on the State Department's proposals, all sections of the shipping in­ dustry unleashed a barrage of criticism, with the Seafarers In­ ternational Union being among the most outspoken critics. The SIU charged at that time that the State Department plan "might lead to the liquidation of the U.S. merchant fleet," and leave some 30,000 American sea­ men out of jobs. SIU PROTEST ATTENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. F ^ mmxiymrn I ! iiiii SAMUEL VANDAL, Baker: The Isthmian strike wasn't the biggest strike in size that the SIU ever had, but it was far and awa.y the biggest in im­ portance, to my way of think­ ing, because it brought such impressive results. That beef gave us prestige — on every waterfront in the world. Don't forget, European seamen knew about Isthmian, and they were plenty impressed when the Seafarers won the beef. But I can't, talk about Isthmian because I was on a Waterman ship at the time. Biggest beef I ever was personally active in was the 1946 General Strike. -1 picketed Pier 28 in Erie Basin in Brook­ lyn. GLEN VINSON, OS: I came in the SIU with the Isthmian fleet, and the Isthmian strike was my first SIU action. I was on the transportation com­ mittee in New York, contacting picketlines all .over town. I learned then how the SIU strike strategy works when it goes into action. I was impressed by the cooperation and efficiency displayed by all hands. Also the courtesy and efficiency who contacted explained the meaning of the strike and invited us in the crews to join the picketline. No \ wonder we won the beef. JAN R. MUCINS, Deck Eng: The biggest strike I took part in was the 1946 General Strike, the biggest strike ever waged on any waterfront in the world. The SIU struck because the Wage Stabilization Board refus­ ed to allow the increases we had won in collective bargaining with the shipowners, and for eight days not a ship moved in or out of this country. That beef was a test of the Union's strength againsf an arbitrary ruling by the government agency. And we won. We were so right -in that strike that practically all public opinion was behind us. We set a wage pattern that was followed by all other maritime unions. K < PAT PRIOLO, OS: I always look upon fhe Isth­ mian Strike as the big one. Isth­ mian was a tough outfit and de­ termined not to give up easily. To win this strike meant a lot more ships and jobs to the members, and was one we could not afford to lose. I was in the '46 General Strike and the UFE Strike, but Isthmian, I think, was the big one. I had been a volunteer organizer on the Sea Fiddler and, after all the sweat I put into bringing that ship in, I wanted to be sure she went SIU. It would have been- a pity to lose the company after that beautiful or­ ganizing job. / Through its Washington repre­ sentative, the SIU strongly pro­ tested the pi'oposals, and thous­ ands of Seafarers sent telegrams and letters to their legislators de­ crying the "sellout" of American seamen. The protests bore fruit when both Houses of Congress passed the Marshall Plan legislation, after striking out the provisions to lend or charter any ships to foreign nations. A striking provision of the legislation as passed was one vigorously sought by the SIU— that 50 percent of Marshall Plan cargoes should be carried in American ships. It is felt that the State De­ partment's overwhelming defeat in regard to the Marshall Plan, and the attention focused on its shipping activities during the Congressional debate were partly responsible, at least, for the windup of its Shipping Divi­ sion. Friday. August 6, 1948 illl V 'v ' ' • ^ y, >J , y'J ENRIQUE CORTES, AB: In the Isthmian Strike I sany how powerful the SIU had be« come in maritime. No othex Union was able to take on Isth« mian and lick her, but we di(| it. It showed me that we wer« big enough to tackle the big­ gest anti-union .outfit of them all and come out on top. I sail­ ed on the Kelso Victory before the strike and I know what tho conditions were like. Taking part in putting an end to all of thai gave me a real thrill. I haven't sailed an Isthmian ship since the Union gained a con­ tract, but I'm going out on one soon to look over the fruit oi our victory. GEORGE FOWLES, FWT: Biggest beef I was in yras the famous Wall Street strike, when we helped out the United Financial Employes^ I don't think there's any question about whether that was a big beef. But the beef was very important to our Union. We won great prestige because we took up the fight of the underdog against the powerful Wall Street money boys. In helping out our Broth­ er AFL union, we picked up some very practical pointers. We saw how effective our strike machinery was and what our weak spots were. That beef also showed organized labor that Union people need each other, especially these days. EMILIANO ACABEO, AB: The biggest Union Action I've been in was the General Strike of 1946. It was a crucial time for the Union with the threat of Government strikebreaking— and when we won it we es­ tablished the highest condition* in the industry. I stood picket duty on the North river through­ out the strike. Everything went off smoothly and according to plans. I knew that the whole SIU was with me and, that no matter how long it lasted, I would have a place to sleep and good full meals in the stewpot. I 'felt pretty proud out there on those million-dollax docks with my white cap. � 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 August 6, 1948 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. X, No. 32 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES WATERMAN SABOTAGES UMEMPLOYED INSURANCE SEAFARERS CERTIFIED AS BARGAINING AGENT FOR CUBA DISTILLING SIU CLEARS ELECTRICIAN OF PHONY CHARGES CARRYING ARMS ASHORE MAY LEAD TO REAL TROUBLE SIU POLICY PROVES ITSWELF TO BE CORRECT PRICES,PROFITS CONTINUE THEIR UPWARD TREND MOBILE SHIPPING HITS THE SKIDS, BUT SHOREGANG WORKS HELPS OUT PHILADEPHIA REPORTS SHIPPINH SHOWS CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT BALTIMORE SHIPPING SLUMPS AGAIN,BUT ORE JOBS TAKE UP SOME SLACK SHIPPING IN TAMPA GOOD FOR BOOKMEMBERS NEW YORK BEATS ROBIN GRAY JOB DEMOTION NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING PICKS UP; MISSISSIPPI NEGOTIATIONS ON GALVESTON SHIPPING SPURT DIES FRISCO NARROWS DOWN THE HUNT FOR NEW HALL SAN JUAN BRANCH CRACKING DOWN ON PERFORMERS MYSTERIOUS CIGARETTE LOSS IN ADEN IRKS BUTT ADDICTON FABRICATOR SEAFARER BOWLS 300 GAME FIRST HOMETOWN SEASON N.Y SEAFARERS SIPPING JAVA GIFT OF FORMER MEMBER SEAFARER THANKS BROTHERS FOR AID TO SICK WIFE THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, TTOPICAL PARADISE BRANCH MEETINGS THE SAILOR MEETS A LADY STATE DEP'T SHIPPING UNIT IS SCRAPPED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/06/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6445e1753290ae7c50fda7bc5f6ac4b9.PDF 4fad120ab650b89e9f66e587d71dd9eb PDF Text Text SlU BACKS ILA PUERTO RICO STRIKE When 8,000 longshoremen, members of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Association, AFL, struck the Puerto Rican docks, the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, acting in its traditional style, immediately pledged all out support to its brother; union. In a letter to Sal Colls, the SIU's Agent in Puerto Rico, the Secretary-Treasurer wrote: "You are to work with the officials of the International Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JULY 30, 1048 No. 31 Sm Terms Operators' Wage Offer Inadequate To Meet Prire Rise NEW YORK—iBecause the cost of living is stilT rocketing upward, the SIU Negotiating Committee rejected a piddling five-dollar-a-month wage increase offered this week by the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators As­ sociation. While turning down the inadequate wage proposal, the Commit­ tee also blocked the efforts of the oil orators to weaken the working rules and conditions included in the presmt contract. The Committee announced that it was confident that its demands for a tar more substantial wage in-® crease to match surging living costs would be met, but that it would not hesitate to call for In a telegram to President Truman this week, the SIU urged strike vote within the next few draft exemptions for veteran seamen of World War II who are -weeks, should the operators fail sailing today. Text of the telegram follows: to see the light. The Seafarers International Union. Atlantic and Gulf District, Last spring the Committee AFL, strongly urges that you instruct Director of Selective Service was authorized by the member­ to grant draft exemption to U.S. seamen who sailed our nation's ship to call for such a vote at vessels and thus kept democracy's lifelines upon under enemy any time if it thought strike ac­ fire in World War II and who are still actively sailing U. S. ships. tion necessary. A strike vote is These men. many of whom survived bombed and torpedoed ships required under the Taft-Hartley and who so superbly manned our ves^ls during the national peril, Act. are highly skilled seamen. Many were trained at taxpayers' The Committee took its stand expense in government training schools to handle jobs in what on the wage issue as a result of you recently referred to as a vital industry. In their present what statistical surveys have capacities, these men are essential to the nation's welfare. It is shown about the cost-of-living your obligation to see that they are classified accordingly. Failure -trend. to act now may later prove to of irreparable damage to our Many food prices have soared national welfare. to new highs in recent weeks, PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer the Committee said. The Bureau Seafarers International Union, AFL of Labor Statistics of the De­ Atlantic and Gulf District partment of Labor has disclosed The President has full power to direct the exemption urged that the overall retail price of food is now 211 percent of the in the SIU message. Every Seafarer should wire or write the President immediately, strongly advising him to recognize the 1935-39 average. service of those who were in the nation's front lines during the The same agency said that the recent war and who are manning our important merchant fleet novprice of most clothing is still go­ —and get his family, friends and organizations to which he ing up as are the prices of belongs to do the same. many other items. Send your message right now to President Harry Truman The Committee noted that White House. Washington. D. C. Tomorrow may be too late! the recent unwarranted boost of neaily 10 dollars a ton in the price of steel would surely 'J * •result in still higher prices for thousands of items using steel, which in turn would raise other* prices, so basic a com­ modity is steel in the nation's economy. Tell The President Longshoremen's Association in the matter of the current strike and to operate in whatever man­ ner the ILA requests. "You are to keep to an abso­ lute minimum any expenses which may be incurred as a re­ sult of this strike, and what ex­ penditures are made shall be covered with a detailed report by the Branch of San Juan. "Please keep this office advised at all times as to the develop­ ments of this strike, so that we in turn may know what to ex­ pect." BOSSES REFUSED In a report to Headquarters, Agent Colls said that the strike was called because the companies refused to discuss a much needed wage increase which the ILA has been trying to get since January 1. The companies said fiatly that they would not negotiate directly but would insist on arbitration. Under arbitration, the long­ shoremen would have had no voice in the settlement. Direct action was the only possible answer to the companies' obsti­ nate stand. In his report, Colls disclosed that there Were eight SIU ships in Puerto Rican harbors when the strike began. Puerto Rican longshoremen at­ tained complete unity in Jime of this year, when the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, some 6,000 strong, joined the ILA to become ILA District Council No, 2 of Puerto Rico. The older District Council No. 1 has about 2,000 members. The SIU played a major role in bringing the UTM into the ILA and in forming a strong Port Council after the ILA char­ tered its new group. The SIU's stand in support of the strike is in line with tradi- tional SIU policy which is to support any union that has a legitimate economic beef. REGULAR POLICY In the past, the SIU has sup­ ported the ILA, the MM&P, the Shipyard Workers, the Teamsters, the Farm Workers, the Office Workers, the Restaurant Work­ ers, the Hat, Cap and MillineryWorkers and many others in beefs both big and small. This policy has gained respect for the SIU throughout the labor move­ ment. It was in line with the same policy that the SIU took the lead in 1946 in forming the powerful Maritime Trades Department of the AFL. As a result, in ports up and down the coasts of Amer­ ica, AFL imions in the maritime industry are united in strong Port Councils. The ILA strike in Puerto Ricd is the first major problem to con­ front the newly formed Puerto Rican Council. Aside from carrying out its traditional policy in beefs of this sort, the SIU is glad to have another opportunity to repay the ILA for valuable help which the longshoremen repeatedly give the Seafarers. SIU Asks Truman To Draft-Exempt Wattime Seamen NEW YORK, July 29 — The Seafarers International Union called on President Truman yes­ terday to protect the nation's welfare by granting draft exemprion to veteran seamen of World War II who are still actively sailing U. S. ships. In a telegram to the nation's chief executive, Paul Hall, SIU Secretarj--Treasurer, urged Tru­ man to "instruct Director of Selective Service to grant draft bxemption to U.S. seamen who sailed our nation's vessels and thus kept democracy's lifelines open under enemy fii'e in World War II," and who are still en­ gaged in the maritime industry. STAND FAST In rejecting the operators offer, the Negotiating Commit­ tee stood solidly on its original demands: a wage increase that would be worth talking about; all Mondays following holidays which fall on Sunday to be recognized as holidays both at sea and in port; and clarification of a number of rules. The Hiring Hall, which the operators agreed to a month ago, must, of course, be included in the final contract. The members of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators. Asso­ ciation are the Alcoa Steam­ ship Company, Bull Steamship Corporation, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Com­ pany, Bernstein Shipping Com­ pany, . South Atlantic Line, Smith & Johnson, Seas Ship­ ping Company and Seatrain Lines. The Negotiating Committee The SIU message pointed out to' the President that these sea­ men, many of them trained at taxpayers' expense, are highly skilled workers and, as such, are essential to the welfare of the nation. "It is your obligation," the President was told, "to see that they are classified accordingly.". President Truman was re­ minded that he had previously termed the shipping industry as vital to the country's well-being. On two occasions, notably during the SIU's 1946 General Strike, President Truman threatened government injunction on grounds of the maritime indus­ try's importance in the national picture. One of the factors motivating, the SIU message for Presidential action on the draft stattis of sea- (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 15) HIGHLY SKILLED �Page Two tiSa', XME SE AE A R E R S LOG OTriday, July M. :1M8 1 .. SEAFARERS LOG m-' Published Weekly by the .V. A&e pisTRicr SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District * »?-••••' .. » .l ^EAFAftERS . I .« • A *• * Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor if 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 Own Halls The membership of the A&G District has long de­ sired to own its Halls. In the Union's scheme of things, ownership would make each a pillar of steel and concrete forming the physical foundation of the Union. Each would serve as a place for the membership to relax when ashore, a place to hold meetings and eat and bunk during strikes—and a place that would ease the economic burden of the Union, if things should get tough. The SIU already owns its Halls in Boston, Norfolk, Tampa, Mobile and New Orleans—and other purchases are planned in those ports which need them. The SIUowned Halls and those to come are the result of the large building fund set up by the membership's approval of the $10 building assessment in referendum vote. Seafarers who, because of any number of reasons, have not been able to pay their assessment, as yet are urged to do so to bring about-^the final realization of the SIU's objective: a solid physical foundation for the SIU. SIU Tradition Once again the Seafarers has taken up the cudgels for a brother union, this time to support the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, which was forced to strike in Puerto Rico when the companies flatly refused •to bargain collectively on a wage increase. The Seafarers' stand in Puerto Rico is in the SIU tradition. The SIU has backed up the ILA before as it has backed up other unions time and again — and the ILA has helped the SIU on many-occasions. The SIU always goes to the aid of other unions which have legitimate economic beefs. It helps them where the help counts, at the point of production — in this case, the Puerto Rican docks. This policy of the helping haud has brought the SIU to the forefront of the labor movement. By adhering to it strictly and miliThese axe Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals. tantly the SIU will always be respected by friend and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging foe alike. heavily on their hands, Do what you can to cheer them up by a Men Now In The Marine Hospitals writing io them. Seventeen Cents A Day MOBILE HOSPITAL A. C. McALPIN LOUIS E. DEWAR . J. MILLS J. M. SKINNER : J. T. BENNETT P. ELY What can a man do with five bucks in these times? Nothing. Make it five bucks a month, and it breaks down to a trifle under seventeen cents a day. Has anybody tried to buy anything with seventeen cents lately? X t Yet five bucks a month was what the Atlantic and SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL Gulf Ship Operators thought would be a proper wage CHAS. DEIBLE . increase in this year of the great inflation. That was the J. HODO offer the operators asked the SIU Negotiating Commit­ W. WATSON P. P. TRASMIL tee to present to the membership. A. ELDEMIRE The offer was made in the week that the Bureau of E. MELLE Labor Statistics announced that prices had reached an D. P. GELINAS XXX all-time high, cracking even the inflationary records set SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL in 1920. MAX BYERS In the week ending July 17, prices were 168.9 per­ T. C. KELLY L. TICKEL cent of the 1926 average. What was more, the BLS fig­ XXX ures did not include the new jump in the price of steel, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL which is expected to set off a wild new upward spiral. STELLY C. FORMAN Naturally, the Negotiating Committee tossed the E. LIPARI F. BLACK five bucks right back to the operators, just as we turned R. J. DENNIS down the operators' rejection of the Union Hiring Hall. L. C. MASON Our statement then was that no agreement at all was A. LOOPBR possible, unless the hiring halls were accepted by the C. ANDERSON RALPH PIEPHET . ' shipowners. * V. R. NORTH We won that beef. And we'll win this one. V. P. SATXINGS -.i •' C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES W. H. COLBOURNE M. C. GADDY H. L. SEYMOUR JAMES FARRIOR E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA EDWIN MAXWELL FRANK WAGNER P. E. CUMARE H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON G. L. DUXWORTH ED MILLER XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. B. K. BAUGH TROY THOMAS F. W. VANLEW A. S. GRIFFIN H. W. BIGHAM W. ROBERTS M. T. TABING X X X STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL T. ZEMBRZUSKI J. 'BURNS C. E. BRADY G. D. FINKLEA J. McNEELY A. EWING A. JENSBY . 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 You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pmi. (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. (im 1st and 2nd floors.) J. L. ROBERTS A. GIANFAGLIONE J. BOUYEA D. DcDUISEN D. SCANLON A. VITIELLO K. C. CROWE C. NANGLE W. S. PERRY J. R. GONZALES C. HALLA XXX. NORFOLK HOSPITAL H. NEILSON E. SNOWMAN F. W. BANTZ WM; H. MASON J. LUPTON CARLTON A. ROBERTS C. W, CRAFFORD XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER , J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUSE T FOSTER ICOMMANDER ':A �Friday. July 30, 1948 THE New Dispatcher In Tampa Has Good SiU Record SEAFARERS LOG WORKING ON UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES The hard-hitting, aggressive tactics of the Seafarers are "the only way to win beefs," declares Ralph Seckinger, who recently took over the Dispatcher's duties in the Tampa Branch. "You've got to go at 'em hard," Ralph says—and he ought to know. In his 10 years as an SIU member — he joined when the Union started—Brother Secking­ er was in there pitching every inch of the way, as the Sea­ farers travelled the stormy course to maritime leadership. His record as a staunch Union member is packed with action. It began with the job action days of 1938-39-40, when the newly born SIU was getting un­ der way. He acquired more trade union P's and Q's in the P&O strike. Page Three Registration Ruies Due At Next Meeting NEW YORK, July 30 — New uniform registration rules will be submitted to the membership for its consideration at August 11 meetings of the A&G District, it was announced today by the Headquarters Registration Rules Committee. These new Rules, if concurred in by the membership, will su­ persede the many different Rules now in force in various ports, thus insuring uniformity and eli­ minating confusion. As reported "by the LOG on June 25, the drafting of stand­ ard registration rules which would further streamline the Union apparatus, simplify pro­ cedure throughout the ports, and bring our regulations up to date with present day shipping con­ FOUGHT POLICE Headquarters Registration Rules Committee members who will submit recommendations ditions, was set in motion by the In the 1946 General Strike, for new uniform registration rules at the A&G brajich meetings on August 11. are from left last Agent's Conference in re­ when the Seafarers tied up to right: sponse to a membership demand. every port in the nation, Ralph Back row (Deck Department) : Bill Champlin. Chairman. Robert McQueen, John Ulas. Steve PORT COMMITTEES was chairman of the Tampa Carr. Leo Siarkowski. Morris Richelson. Branch strike committee. During Center row (Engine Department): L. A. Marsh. Arthur F. Smith. Ernest Waters. William In order to arrive at a set of that stormy beef, he was one of Meagher. Edward Robihson. proposals that would reflect the the strike leaders who led a Front row (Stewards Department): B. Hardacker. John Ross. M. F. Dellano. Pat McCann. wishes of the entire membership march on Tampa's city hall to Donald Gardner. as well as make use of the ex­ protest the police department's perience of the various branches, strike-breaking activity. rank and file Port Committees There's hardly a phase of Unworked out recommendations which were forwarded to Head­ quarters. NEW YORK—The SS WiUiam crew, who lauded the Captain as "We received a report that An over-all Registration Com­ Carson — "mutiny" ship of being a good guy with the crew's there was mutiny aboard," Cap­ screaming headlines that mon­ interests at heart. Both officers tain Frost replied. He then went mittee was elected July 26 at opolized the daily newspapers and crew reported that there was on the bridge with his Ensigns to Headquarters, composed equally from July 13 to 17—paid off no friction whatsoever aboard confer with Captain Braithwaite, of men from each Department, to clean and happy here Monday. ship during the seven weeks trip while the armed enlisted men sift through port recommenda­ Despite the rough picture of from Charleston and Norfolk, to spread out on the deck of the tions, and draw up the imiform rules for membership action. unruly merchant seamen defying Genoa, Italy, Dingwall, Nova ship. Also part of the report will be law and order at sea which was Scotia, and back to New York. Quiet and alert, the guards a reclarification of A&G require­ given the public when a garbled The original distress message, (still under the impression that message was relayed by the "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. there was, or had been, mutiny ments for registering in rated capacities. Navy on July 12, Chief Mate R. Come at once," was sent out aboard) took positions on the The committee members are: E. Burnette stated that both he about noon, July 12, without the open deck where they could Deck Department: Bill Champ­ and Captain Ernest W. Braith- knowledge of the Captain, by watch the crew. However, no lin, Chairman, Morris Richelson, waite would be glad to have the Radio Operator Gerald A. Melton. weapons were brandished and no Leo Searkowski, Stephen Carr, entire gang stay on the ship. He hostility was shown toward the John Ulas, Robert McQueen. added that it was the best crew RADIO MAN DISAPPEARS ci-ew of the Carson. Engine Department: Edward he had sailed with since 1940, Melton disappeared sometime Robinson, L. A. Marsh, Arthur The boarding party remained when he left the SIU to sail on after midnight July 13. The Smith, William Meagher, Ernest for about forty minutes. During the bridge. RALPH SECKINGER Captain was notified at 5:30 A.M. the later part of the time, the Waters. The same thing went for the and the ships was searched. At Stewards Department: Pat Mc­ Navy men drank coffee with the ion activity in which Brother 7:15 the Master sounded the gen­ crew in very friendly fashion. Cann, John Ross, M. F. Dellano, Seckinger hasn't participated. He James Keno, B. Hardacker, Don­ eral alarm and mustered the Jack Wooten, Utility, George ald Mardner. has played a role in several o:: crew by calling each name from Hammock, Wiper, C. O. Stroud, the SIU's organizing drives. the crew-list. Deck Engineer, and B. Harrison, Despite his varied and full All hands were accounted Bosun, and others among the participation in the Union's pro­ for, except Gerald Melton. The crew all agreed that the actions gress, his job as Tampa Dis­ ship was turned around, double of Melton, in sending the distress patcher marks the first time he lookouts posted in the crosstree message, and his later disappear­ has been a Union official. And / and on the bridge with bino­ Of every 100 tankers in the ance, could not be accounted for though young in years, Seck­ (Continued from Page 1) culars and a search was made world today, 43 are are owned by any incident that had occured inger is typical of the SIU's pointed out that, normally the till6:30 P.M., when another by the United States, the Na­ aboard the ship. strike-wise oidtimers. Union enjoyed excellent rela­ crew muster was made and the tional Petroleum Council re­ Brother Seckinger, who ships tions with the individual com­ Nor was it consistent with his as AB and Bosun, firmly believes panies belonging to the asso­ Radio Operator was presumed to attitude or appearance up to the ported the other day. They are divided as follows: the SIU will eventually envelop ciation. It was only when the be lost. The ship was stopped time of his loss. They all agreed one minute for prayer. The United States government the entire maritime industry. Ship Operators Association en­ that he had been a "nice follow," owns 14.4 percent of them, pri­ During aU of this time those tered the picture that serious liked by all, and not the "screw­ ISTHMIAN DRIVE TOPS disputes arose, the Committee aboard ship remained in ignor­ ball" type. He had no enemies vate U.S. interests 28.5 percent, ance of the "mutiny" message aboard. His disappearance re­ making a total of 42.9 percent Of all the major achievements declared. Serving on the Negotiating which the Radio Operator had mains a complete mystery to all. American owned. scored by the SIU in its tenNine percent of the world year existence, Ralph feels that Committee are Joe A1 g i n a , sent. The US Navy Destroyer Captain Braithwaite was tanker fleet is Panamanian, more the success of the Isthmian or­ Charles Haymond, Robert Mat­ 836, George K. Mackenzie, "over­ termed the "best Skipper they than half of which actually is ganizing drive was the out­ thews, J. P. Shuler, Paul Hall hauled, them on July 16th and, ever sailed with" by many mem­ owned by union-dodging Amer­ and Lindsey Williams. after considerable difficulty in standing. bers of the crew. He put out icans. Because many ships of the the rough sea, got a small boat Not that he imderestimates the draws whenever requested in Britain has 20.1 percent; Nor­ recent hiring hall accomplish­ companies belonging to the as­ along side the Carson's jacob's port, was liberal with the cigar­ way 11.0; Italy 2.7; France 2.4; ment, either. He felt that vic­ sociation operate from Gulf ladder and put a boarding party ette allowance, and even in­ the Netherlands 2.3; Sweden 2.2; tory was a foregone conclusion, ports. Earl Sheppard, New Or­ aboard consisting of Captain quired as to men's sizes when Greece 0.7; Denmark 0.6; Bel­ leans Agent, and Cal Tanner, Frost, USN, two Ensigns and a because of firm Union policy. they came aboard ship so that gium 0.2; Portugal 0.2; Germany "But only the SIU could have Mobile Agent, were in New number of enlisted men — all he could be sure that the slop- 0.1; Switzerland 0.1; and Turkey gotten the Hiring Hall agree­ York this week to attend nego­ armed. chest clothes would fit all. 0.1. ment the way it did," he points tiation sessions. The first thing the Navy Cap­ The Delegates reported all full The Soviet Union has 1.1 per­ Negotiations would be resum­ out. "This is a result of having tain said when he came aboard books aboard with the excep­ cent; Spain 0.7; Finland 0.1; Can­ the shipowners know we mean ed in the pear future, the Com­ was, "1 suppose you know why tion of one permit man in Stew­ ada 0.8; Argentina 0.9; Mexico mittee said, unless, of course, business." 1 am here?" according to Jack ard Dept. In the last ship's 0.4; Venezuela 0.3; Brazil 0.1; That we mean business is at­ the companies, encouraged by Wooten, Utility man. meeting, July 18, all Delegates Honduras 0.1; Uruguay 0.1; tributable to the many Seafarers the Ship Operators Association, reported no beefs. A good SIU Japan 0.4; China 0.1; and South "No, I don't know why.'' The like serious, Union-minded Ralph continued to maintain their ship all around. Africa 0.2. Mate was reported as replying. present hard-headed position. Seckinger. 'iiiili Mutinous? — Just Best Crew Ever! SiU Turns Down Operators' Offer As Inadequate US Has 43 Percent Of World Tankers �tU£ Page Four S E At ARE RS LOG ¥AA»9. July 30> 1M9 What The Union Owes The By CAL TAinfEB Security in a shifting world and betterm«it of the conditions of IBe for each inciividual member are tiie human needs which have led working men to organize trade unions for their own protection and improvement. By maintaining economic security for its mem­ bers, the Seafarers International Union creates a substantial degree of stability for both seamen and the maritime industry. By setting adequate wage scales, by improving the conditions of employment, €md by supervising the contracts, the Union leader­ ship elected by the membership, assumes the mantle of protector to each and every member. But there are very definite limits to the Union's responsibilities to its members. As a matter of prac­ tical reality the duty of the Union and its represen­ tatives is completed when the primary purposes for which the Union was founded are met. These purposes are, as noted ab(2ve, attaining and maintaining bet­ ter working conditions and as much economic se­ curity as possible. MISCONCEPTIONS I f K is-. I : I Tibc frf "tlM SBAFAKERS LOG has mvited .the Port .^ents to sotoiit a series of a<rtieies on tasaes of geiiersd and vitid interest to the anmr bershipu These arlkies wM not tidce the i^bee fd the Agents' wccKiy s«rvejs on the state of skippins: in their ports and other matters hut wffl be scmiethiiis: extra. The Airents wiB eontinne to send in their pert reports. The Editor felt that tte Port Agents, because of their position, would be able to eonunent wis^y on many subjects. The first article in the series appears bdow. It was sufamitted by Cal Tanner, the Agent in MoInle. Members are urged to subnnt thdr own views of the subjects cov­ ered. Nevertheless, many members of the SIU continue to labor under the very human, but very erroneous, The inability of individual workers to stay indefin­ impression that the Union must be both father and itely on the picketlines has been a powerful factor mother to every one. That the Union should be so in the defeat of an otherwise strong union. We can regarded is highly flattering 'to the Union and its remember too many picketlines that evaporated into elected officials, because it demonstrates that the thin air after a week or two. Old Man Economics members have faith both in the men they chose in beat them. free elections and in the organization. We cannot rely on the money in the Union treas­ At the same time, such misconceptions of the Union's functions could lead to grave internal weak­ ury to finance the long haul to victory by itself. We nesses which, in turn, could brinf about the defeat must place great reliance on the PERSONAL SAV­ INGS of individual members. of the Union in a time of crisis. Here is one mistake too many Seafarers make. A Union whose members have substantial bank They say: "The Union has money now. Hook at our accounts to cover their personal expenses while the Strike Fund takes care of strike operations is a Union prepared for a long siege. Money is a tool and, with enough tools in the form of BOTH Union and personal funds, victory is assured. Of course, don't anybody get me wrong. Seamen are the kind of men who can run a strike without money. They have done it in the past, and they will do it again if they have no other choice. When you come down to it, money is just a substitute for determination. However, for those men who have families ashore a little money laid up against a strike period is highly desirable. When money is combined with determination. Seafarers pan keep strike fund! Why there must be a couple of hun­ going forever. dred thousand bucks in it! Maybe a million! No REAL STRENGTH need for us to worry. We can go on strike in a minute with that much dough and- live good too." These are the hard facts of life which coitfrcmt the As a matter of fact, • the SIU has $800,000 in its SIU's officials and membership alike. Individual strike fund. This is the biggest strike fund of any savings are of paramount inxportance to the Union. outfit in the maritime industry, and does not in­ They influence Union strategy at every point. As clude any of the Union's other funds, such as the each member grows in personal wealth so grows the Building Fund, the Hospital Fund and the General Union's real strength. Fund. Nevertheless, the members who think in the Plenty of young men are coming into the industry terms noted above are dead wrong—unless they are these days and many of them have no knowledge millionaires in their own right which is most un­ of the terrible struggle we went through to estab­ likely. lish the SIU on the waterfront. They are wrong because there are no funds in the SIU treasury to take care of a member's personal Would these younger members be willing to spend needs during a strike. There is no Unioi-i money long months on the picketlines and even cany the which can replace PERSONAL SAVINGS. banners at night? Things are different now. Gone are the 10-cent "meals" we used to grab—a hum STRIKES EXPENSIVE An empty Union treasury does not mean a weak organization—if the members are well heeled as in­ dividuals. By the same reasoning, a big Union treasury does not mean a powerful Union—if the members are broke and up against it. When the chips are down, a big Union treasury and plenty of individual savings are an additional guarantee of victory. Many members seem to believe that an occasional small donation to the Strike Fund is aU that is needed to protect them in a time of strike action. They believe that the Strike Fund and other Union funds are all that are needed to cushion them against the shocks which life brings. They are wrong. Those funds help, and a hell of a lot too, but something more is required. Consider how a strike is financed. The cost of a modern, big-scale maritime strike is enormous. Maintaining an army on the picketlines for a very long will exhaust the strongest Union treasury. Fur­ thermore, there is the problem of the personal ex­ penses of each individual Union member, including piecards—piecards are not paid during strikes. How is the individual going to pay his own and his family's expenses when his wages are cut off? RENT MONEY The answer is that the individual member must be ready to meet the situation when it comes. The Union cannot take care of the membership's rent. .. • .-J-lI-Sao'. •:.. /_• .< Brother Tanner takes peraenal sav­ ings as a factor in SIU strike strat­ egy- as his subject. He pcnnts ont that the Union cannot pay the private ex­ penses of the membership during a strike, and. stresses that, wily if the members themselves put aside a few dollars, can they consider themselves well prepared for a struggle with the sidp operators. Cal Tanner is one of the Union^s or­ iginal members, and is a veteran of all its struggles. He was a key organizer IB the great and successful drive to bring Isthmian under the SIU banner. Tanner was elected Port Agent for Mobile hi 1947 and was re-elected in 1948. few short weeks. With all the good will in the world and the best of determination, we cannot stand up long in a big strike—^unless the members them­ selves are in a position as individuals to sustain a long period of unemployment. We need the solidarity of all labor, the financial backing of other AFL unions. That is the reason for the existence of the American Federation of Labor, to give a solid backing to member omions. If the maritime organizations must hit the bricks -at ' any time, we must be supported by the other unions in other fields. However, in the final analysis, the power of the SIU-SUP rests in the individual members. All of us know that it was the individual members, thousands of angry, half-starved, overworked seamen who hit the bricks in other years to build the maritime unions. They as individuals were burning with des­ perate resolve—and they had nothing to lose. PLENTY TO LOSE Today we have a lot to lose, and we must be pre­ pared to fight just as hard as we fought in the old days. On our own slioulders rests the problem of maintaining our own gains. We must be as tough in holding our position as oldtimers were in winning it. If we are not tough, it will be as if we had built our house on sand for everything we have will be washed away. It takes a dollar these days to do what used to 'cost a dime. As everything goes up so does the over­ head cost of running the Union itself. The cost of living ashore has more than doubled. We have only a short time before us -to prepare for the struggle against the reactionary forces which are in the saddle nojv. The Union is our bulwark. Whether we live "OT die as an organization depends on each and every individual. Wise men will save a little from their earnings as beer plus the rotten free lunch. We have become used to palatial Halls, with comfortable chairs, li­ braries and television sets, good food afloat and ashore. Some of the young members know nothing else. There is nothing wrong with these comforts, of course. They are part of the old dream come true. But we must not let the comforts soften us. We must not forget the history of our bitter fight to rise, because we face new fights. Unless we give a little thought to the problem of financing strike action—and strikes will be forced upon us in the days to come—we will be in danger of losing our comforts along with our wages and conditions. This is no idle chattering either. <We can lose those television sets faster than we got them. Television sets and everything else. Everything that we have gained can be lost in a a cushion against the time of need when the Union may be fighting for its very existence. Personal sav­ ings may well be the factor that turns the battle in our favor. We must prepare—as individuals—to support the Union which fights for the whole. We must have both organizational and individual economic strength. �Friday. July 30. 1348 LOG Page Fiv^ San Francisco Branch Kept Busy By Shipping And Hunt For Hall By A. S. CARDULLO MobHe Expects Flour Sbipments To Boost Port By CAL TANNER CG To Jbfmo Law On Ms On July IS. the Coast Guard conunenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualUicatioBs for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs must show three years of deck time. Hm remaining third may hold hlue tickets which require only a year of deck time. On the average ship calling for six ABs, four will have to havq green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a wartime AB tidcet. terminating six months after the end of the war, you should go to the Coast Guard and get your bhie ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the ffiree years. And if you have a blue ticket and the ^ee years, you should get it upped to green, whether you got your papers during the war or some time earlier. SAN FRANCISCO — There has been quite a bit of action on the West Coast this week, although not many A&G men were involved in the pay­ offs. The Iberville—first ship in the Waterman West Coast-To-Europe fleet — came in and took off smoothly. She is scheduled to ^ake Germany, France, Holland, and North European ports, while the second (when it comes out) wiU run to South Europe— Genoa, Trieste, etc. When this trade gets under way the ships wiU go alternately to North Europe one trip, and South Europe the next. In all, we except to crew up nine ships shortly for an initial mn to the East Coast, where they will be prepared for this new Waterman itinerary. The Ramapo, Seatrade Coi-poration, which is being handled by the Chamberlain Steamship Com­ pany, will call for a full crew shortly. FILED AND FORGOTTEN A Bosun shipped as replace­ ment on the St. Augustine Vic­ tory, and started chasing butter­ flies the first day aboard. He wound up by falling asleep in the Mate's bunk. Yes! The re­ placement was made in short order! MOBILE—The long promised and hoped for Marshall Plan cargoes are just beginning to If men who have no intention loom over the hump. Flour car­ of completing the trip on the goes for Europe are expected to intercoastal ships would hit the Gulf ports shortly, and straighten it out before they sign will undoubtedly involve quite on, it would eliminate one of the a number Trf ships. causes for beefs that have been Inasmuch as Gulfport, Missis­ cropping up here. sippi, is one of the principal We see where some of the top loading points for flour. Mobile Commies are behind bars in­ will get a big boost. We've stead of • hanging in front of waited a 16ng time for this, and them. It won't be long before it comes at a time when we can the "defense stamps" come out. use every bit of work involved. When the story broke here in the The past week was one of By JOE ALGINA, It's a good idea to check your good idea to check the card for local press, all the local "breth­ rather slow shipping here. We registration card immediately the stamp before sticking it in ren" hit for the hills! dispatched a total of 113 bookNEW YORK — Stay in your after it is issued so any errors yt)ur pocket. members and 46 permitmen. seats, kiddiife, and don't start a LOOKING FOR HALL can be corrected. Just one more item of com­ Port activity was due to five stampede. New York shipping LOOK IT OVER ment: We've been wearing out shoe payoffs, four sigh ons and two has picked up! How long it wiH When ships lay up from a voy­ leather trying to find Another time when it is smart just the ships in transit, a little down continue is your guess, but we're to check your registration card age and members of the cre^v right place for the new Union from pur usual tempo. enjoying it while it is here. wish to go back aboard, they hall. Those places that are nice • The payoffs this week were It's a sure cinch that we won't must register in the Hall for that are too expensive, and those that Antinous, Noonday, Monarch Of have to caU the oirtports for men ship. This is called for in the don't cost too much are .crummy. The Seas, all Waterman; and —shipping is not that good—but Shipping Rules. the ' Alcoa Ranger and Alcoa it is good enough so that a lot We're hot on the trail of a If there is a meeting while the Corsair. For sign ons we hand­ of men who have patiently good spot however, and should ship is still in lay-up and hasn't led the Alcoa Pioneer and Alcoa sweated out the weeks of fair have something definite to re­ called for a crew, those men Banger; the Monarch Of The shipping will now get beiths. port on this week. registered for that ship must at­ Sea and- Madaket, Waterman. If we can make a dent in the One spot that we considered tend the meeting in order to stay All of the payoffs for the backlog of men here, we'll be was next to the Waitresses Union eligible. Some men haven't been week were smooth, with only a •more than pleased. headquarters. Some of the boys aware of this requirement. few minor i beefs which were Some of the ships in this week on the Building Committee It's been nice to report good soon settled to the crews' satis­ that made for good shipping wanted to take the place sightshipping in the port of New faction. Before the crews signed were three Robin Line vessels, unseen after they saw the York. It's a little like old times on, all repairs were made and two Watermans, and odds and is at the meetings. When your card is presented for stamping with 40-odd ships in port and in waitresses. the slopchests checked. There ends from other companies. But the cooler heads on the should be no beefs on these The three- Robins were the at the door, the confusion around transit. It keeps the Patrolmen committee decided to look-at the hopping, but who has ever heard ships on those matters. the men stamping the cards Lahaina Victory, Robin Locksley Unfortunately it did. them complain about good ship- place first. Countries these ships will be and Robin Grey. They came in, occasionally causes one to be not suit our needs. hitting are Puerto Rico, Eng­ overlooked. So, aghin, it is a pinB? paid off and settled in good land, Holland and the countries shape. The only beef of the along the Bauxite Trail. trip came on the Grey where For next week we expect just the Chief Electrician was busted about the same picture. Alcoa to Wiper. and Waterman together expect We're taking the matter to the it as long as we did still re­ tect your job and your book, By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD about five to seven payoffs and shipping commissioner and next mains a mystery all hands are by reporting immediately to the signons. NEW ORLEANS —Although trying to fathom. Dispatcher if you decide to, re­ week we'll have the dope on this Waterman, however, has a shipping has slowed down fancy maneuver. There's going Outside of the few minor ject a job. few C-2s in the shipyards here, Prompt notification will en­ to have to be some fast talking somewhat during the past beefs that occur on all ships which are expected to be»ready on the part of the company, be­ montti, bookmembers iwjt too there is nothing out of the or­ able othei- Brothers to take ai for service some time next cause we intend to squash this choosey about their ships and dinary to rejjort, in so far as crack at the job and will preweek. runs still do not have much the contract is concerned. This On the local labor scene practice. trouble getting jcfisB. fine situation is due largely to things are very quiet. Our Bro­ WATERMANS. TOO Despite the ojnflieting pre­ the fact that the delegates and thers in the building trades dictions filling the air these crews coming in here have Waterman's Bret Harte and have gone back to work after days on the pro^recte for ship­ made it their business to study a long lockout. The end of their Jean La Fitte were in fxnt pay- ping, the section of the industry Both ships had minor operating out -ei this port is not and learn the contract. • strike leaves the City without a offs. And when there is interest single union beef of any sort in beefs, but when the payt^ was ioo pessimistic. In fact, it is of the kind these members are progress. Seems awfully quiet completed the beefs ^ had been expected that the MarshaU Plan showing, beefs are always cut settled. around here. will get rolling and pep up to a minimum and easily set­ Other good vessels were the • Here are a few of the oldactivity he];e. tled in routine manner. Colabee, Evangeline and Cai-son. timers now on the'beach: ThS* Mississippi Shipping Co­ The experience of these crews C. Merritt, C. Jordan, A. Di- All three • ships paid off and mpany is even optimistic about is proof that it pays to know Costi, J. L. Wolfe, F. Holcombe, signed right back on again with the whole thing. It figures that your contract, to know what J. Self, T. B. HaU, J. Modan and no beefs. The Carson, famous the Plan will eventually result you're entitled to and what not. "mutiny" vessel, was an easy one in expan.<uon of the Company's F. McConico. vent the ship from sailing short-It saves time. and energy and for the Palrolman to handle in operations to West Africa and handed. spite of all the hulabaloo in the South- America. The only sound loads to smoother sailing. All Men who foul up, by failing members would do well to fol­ papers. to inform the Dispatcher that and serrsible view, however, is low suit on this score. At the moment BuU Line is ^ou can't paythey are not taking a job, are TOUGHENING UP laying off crews because of longprospects. placed in the same category as Membeiship ruin rec^ls* shore trouble in the Islajjjds, but One of the matters which the gasliounds, and they usually de­ every man oalering the Un­ HALL WORTHWHILE this should be cleared up in a men here are getting tough serve to be. ion Halls to show his Union short while and Mr. Bull's gals With New Orleans experienc­ about is the rejection of jobs As the saying goes, a word book, pro-hook, permit card will be rolling once more. ing one of the hottest summers to the wise is sufficient. Unless too late for replacements to be or white card to the Door­ Prom Bull to beefs: on record, our spacious, com­ shipped. There is positively no you want to face a trial com­ man. Nothing else will be Sometimes a man will regi.ster fortable, cool, new Hall is more excuse—these days, especially— mittee don't commit any per­ recognized. This is for the for a job and sonne time later than proving its wOTth. for any vessel sailing short- forming of this type. membership's protection. discover that the card does not There is no question that it hSnded. Don't waste the Doorman^s The membership has cleai-ly have his registered rartamg noted. would be next to impossible If you're not sure you want demonstrated that it does not — or your own — time by . arguing Ihis point. Observe Tt's an oversight on the part of for the, men to bear up in die a' job, don't put in for it. The like guj's who are responsible the Dispatdher, <rad a ssmpie tane sweat box that used to serve committees here are poison to jfor fellow members losing out fhe rules you make. < to correct rf caught right away, as our Hall. How we all stood offenders, so don't foul up. Pro-'on jobs they want very much. Improved Sh^mg SmU Reduee NY Lists New Orleans Shipping Runs into Slowdown Ntenbersbip Rnies �1 Page Six THE HURRY UP, MES? — TAKE 5ACK THAT TOPSIRLOrW MEDIUM STEAK AND MAKE IT MEDIUM-RARE!! BE SURE I GET WHIPPED CREAM ON MY DESSERT AND NOT THAT MARSHMALLOW !! ON TH' DOUBLE NOU/, AND DON'T BE SO CLUMSY// SEAFARERS LOG SEND ME THAT ••Dfe!!] STElUARD If I THINK I SAW A COCKROACH OUT ON DECK LAST 'WEEK... \ \ 15 MINUTES ^vx>y SMrTH-:> OLD )! / Galveston Shipping Hoids Spurt, But Return To Noruiai Seen Due By KEITH ALSOP ETC., ETC. -AND MAKE A FRESH URW OF COFFEE-] THIS STUFF'SI Friday, July 30. 1940 SOME PEOPLE CHOUJ IS NEVER RIGHT ON BOARD — -7 BUT ASHORE AT THE CAFE PUTRIDO, IT'S ANOTHER STORY: GALVESTON — The spurt in shipping which began in this port a couple of weeks ago continued through last week. With the help of the New Orleans Branch we were able to dispatch crews that were needed. A calm appraisal of the situa­ tion, however, points to a return to what is regarded as normal shipping for the Texas area, pos­ sibly within, the next couple of ! weeks. The Patrolman Says AB Tickets II l! 'i I'l NEW ORLEANS—For the last two months the SEAFARERS LOG has been warning the mem­ bership that the Coast Guard will enforce the provision on wartime 'AB tickets which voids them as full tickets six months after the end of the war. Many of the SIU men affected have acted promptly and gotten squared away with renewed tickets. They have nothing to worry about when they take a job, for their new tickets are good from now—on any ocean, lake, river or pond. But there is always the guy who thinks "manana is good enoijigh for me," and lets every­ thing ride along until he has been hurt. He then takes up the Union's time expecting its offi­ By WM. (Curly) RENTZ I men. As a result 28 mep were cials to help him out of a situa­ ; hired by the company. That was BALTIMORE—It's a pleasure 28 jobs lost to the, Union. tion which only he can help. to report the activity of the past This has been happening in the week. Shipping this week sud­ The membership of this Union Port of New Orleans, where the denly became very good here, did a lot of spade work to get Shipping Commissioner is turn­ and enabled us to send out a these ships' \inder the SIU ban­ ing down many who are still good number of the men who ner. The Union spent money trying to ride on expired tickets. have been on the beach. In fact, to organize the ships, but the we had to call some of the out- jobs went begging. UNION CAN'T HELP Not only were 28 Union jobs ports for rated men, when we Some of these men rush back, ran short. thrown down the drain, the wild-eyed, to the Dispatcher, The list of payoffs and signons Union men who took jobs will be damning the Commissioner, and sounds like a roll call of sailing under a disadvantage. expecting the company to give ships. Here they are: For pay­ If they want to stand up for them a day's pay, plus transpor­ offs—Alamar, Calmar; Robin their rights as Union men and tation to and from the ship. Tuxford, Robin; Venore; Ore; see that Union conditions are Too bad. Brother, it is your Marine Arrov/, Robin; Southstar,' maintained, they'll have a tough own fault. Read your LOG, and South Atlantic; Mangore, Ore; time. The company isn't going Robert Stuart, South Atlantic; Bethore, Chilore, Steelore, all Ore ships; Edith and Arlyn, Bull; and the Bull Run, Mathiasen. Handling these payoffs kept this Branch on its toes, but with excellent cooperation from the crews the payoffs were handled in short order. In the signon column we had the Steelore, Mangore, Venore, Bethore; Chilore, Ore; Alamar, Calmar; Edith, Bull; Steel Arti­ san, Isthmian; John Paul Jones, keep up with the latest develop­ Alcoa; Isle of Patmas; Southstar, to worry too much about a mili­ ments in maritime. Robert Stuart, South Atlantic. tant crew if they know most of the men aboard are cornpany But for the benefit of those Not a bad lineup, eh? men. who did not turn in the old In transit we also handled a tickets before July 15, here is the few Waterman and Alcoa ships On the Cities Service front, Coast Guard Ruling under which that came in here to top off and the Organizers are keeping after the Shipping Commissioner must head for Europe. those scow.s like homing pigeons. act: We had a Cities Service ship in FEW TAKERS here Saturday and the crew was Two thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In With this excellent break in in good shape for us. The men other words, two thirds of the the shipping situation, we ex­ are sticking aboard, all deter­ ABs on board must hold a ticket pected the men to grab the mined to make sure .the .ships which shows three years of deck ships on the double, but that go SIU when the time comes. time. The remaining third may wasn't entirely the case. hold blue tickets which require We sent out call after call for only one year of deck time. On men to take the Ore ships but the average ship calling for six we got very few takers. It's true ABs, four will have to have that these ships have a quick The slop chesl is your cor­ green tickets. Your wartime turnaround and spend very little ner store while you are at ticket is now a blue ticket no time in port, but a job is a job sea. You can't take your matter how much sea-time you when ships are scarce. trade someplace else if the have had on it, until you have Because we couldn't get men slop chest doesn't have'what it renewed. for all of the Ore ships, the com­ you need. Johnny Johnston pany exercised its vight to hire Responsible for the good ship­ ping here' were three payoffs and two signons. The ships paying off were the Cahaba, Pacific Tankers, which payed off in Corpus Christi; the Fairport, Waterman, which terminated her voyage in Lake Charles, and the F. Ingersoll, Waterman, which paid off here jjn Galveston. JUST MINOR Only minor beefs existed on these ships and all Vere settled at the payoffs. Signons took place aboard the Cahaba and the Ingersoll. Probably the subject of most conversation and interest in this port at the moment i» the good shipping we're enjoying. And very likely, it's the kind of news the membership in other ports would most like to hear. We hope we can keep them satis­ fied on that score. On the organizing front we've been fairly active contacting un­ organized ships that have touched this port. Some of the SIU men around the port during the past week were E. C. Hill, W. H. Laffoon, J. B. Gribble, Buddy Jordan, W. Berry, Gene Legg, J. Blizzard, C. Lin and R. W. Sweeney. SIU Put On Spot When Members Refuse Jobs More men are always needed aboard these ships so, if you're in the homesteading mood, latch onto a Cities Service job and do yourself and the Union a favor. That's about it for this week. I blew my top on the Ore ships and got it out of my system. Now the air is becoming a little cooler around here. See you next week. Send 'Em In Don't hold your pcitures and, stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ farers Log. 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you haven't the time or don't feel in the ^ood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. NEW UNION BOOK HOLDER AHENTION! Two views of the leather folder designed especially to hold SIU Union book, the new type Coast Guard discharge and identification card. The SIU wheel is stamped in gold on the outside cover. - There are. two inside compartments, ond covered with a celluloid window and the other with leather. Price is $1.50. The folders, union.made. are available in all SIU Branch Halls. �ftidor/Juiir 3ff« IM» TnE SEAPARBRS taC Pagt Sereir Most of the world's famed cities owe much of their prominence to the fact that they possess colorful waterfront^T This is especially true of San Francisco. But be­ sides being one of the ranking U.S. seaports, Frisco coritributes considerably to the nation's industrial might with her oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, meat packing and vegetable canning plants and her tin and steel production. Americans, however, know Frisco as the city that was split by a death-dealing earthquake in 1906, and as the locale for the lusty Barbary Coast tales that are still widely told. Though the Barbary Coast lost it's robust­ ness when the nation grew up, Frisco still has sights that haven't been dimmed by her industrial advance. San Francisco's port activity is increasingly being augmented by the presence of vessels operated by two of the SIU's larger contracted companies, Isthmian Steam­ ship Lines and the Waterman Steamship Corporation. Last week the SS Iberville, the first of Waterman's new West Coast-to-Europe fleet, returned to Frisco from the Far East and took off for Germany and France. Some of- her crew took in Frisco's sights. Sleek and trim, Ihe Iberville lies alongside he* Frisco dock before faking off for European ports. This photo and others on the page were submitted by the SIU's San Fran­ cisco Branch. One of Frisco's best known sights is the cable *car. At the start and finish of each ran, the car ie pushed onto s fttxnMbde and its position is reversed by hand, with the molonnaB sop> plyingr the steam (photo above). Courtesy rules the road and the motorman. who knows most of his fares by name, often will oblige a passenger by stopping directly in front of his^ house or apartment. Looking as trim as the vessel they just paid off, these Iberville crewmembers relax over a couple of cool ones. From left to right: Pete Drebas^ Stan Buzoleweki, the Deck Engineer (name not given), and Eddie At the end of the cable, car line is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, site of many eateries known from coeist to coast for first-class seafood. Joe DiMaggio's' ahd the Grotto are among the better knowin In photo above are some of the fishing boats whose daily hauls reach seafood lovers via the Wharf's restaurants. , ; Buzoiewski. The pretty young miss at the right is the waitress. Her name wasn't given, but it doesn't matter—she's out of circulation. Married to a Seafarer, in fact. Anolher section of the fishing fleet at Fisherman's Wharf. Frisco's famed waterfront is often the setting for many movie productions turned out in nearby Hollywood. More often than not, the Hollywood pictures differ great­ ly from the more realistic waterfront living experienced by SIU men. But the nation wants its romance—even in the bilges. - -pi? -.1 �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 30. 1948 SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Brother Overlooks Dangers In Suggesting Seafarers Start A Veterans Organization Log-A'Rhythms The Sailor And His Love The 'Seafarers International run by big-businessmen in their ing for merchant marine veterans By JOHN LEGGE Union should organize a vet­ own interest, and their national that the SIU is not already doing. policies are strongly anti-labor Moreover, SIU officials and erans' group for merchant sea­ •AAAAAiiA and militaristic. rank-and-filers are sure to feel men who sailed in the war, ad­ GROUP IS SPLIT that Brodbeck is treading on Just for love, vises William J. Brodbeck, who The most acceptable of the dangerous ground when he so Give me a girl from a waterfront barroom seems unaware that the SIU existing veterans organizations much as suggests, however inDown under a sweating sun; on several occasions has found has been found to be the Amer­ directly, that merchant seamen A girl that meets the sailors good reason to reject all pro­ ican Veterans Committee. How­ be considered in the same light In Santos or Rio or Buenos Aires— posals to start or participate In ever, even this has been badly as the Arniy, Navy, Marine split/in a fight centering around Corps and Coast Guard. Let that Yes, in San Juan or Havana, too! any such program. the commies quite similar to happen and the next step is Speaking, of the war role of the brawling in the NMU. bell-bottomed trousers. If sea­ American seamen, Brodbeck When it comes to pressing for men were to get full military says in a letter to the LOG, a new organization, the first fact benefits they would have to risk For she loves with a hot, mad rhythm "We kept our lifelines function­ that strikes everybody is that a military control—right down the And she doesn't hold anything back. ing on the many battlefronts new organization could do noth­ line. And you'd better be true to her, mister— during the recent war. We were For she loves with a knife at her bosom. heroes in dungarees, remember? The United States as a whole With a razor blade in her hair! praised our courage, resource­ fulness and spirit. Today we are forgotten as though we never There is no future, \ existed. Yet our brothers, the Merchant seamen with exten­ merchant seamen with at least There's only the present; Army, Navy, Marines and Coast sive wartime service stand a twelve months' service on the Guard are being rewarded hand­ She's a red-hot poker good chance of being exempted high seas be exempted from in­ somely for the service they ren­ Searing your flesh and your mind; from the draft, if the Maritime duction under this Selective dered. Commission has its way, accord- Service legislation. And she can stop your breath with her eyes. "Many of us have returned toeing to a letter Seafarer W. J. "Unfortunately Congress failed You feel her touch right down in your loins our pre-war occupations. Others piauche received from the Corn- to take favorable action in this When you kiss herJ have gone into business. Some mission's Washington headquar- connection. The Maritime ComIt isn't exactly tender. have returned to colleges and ters. missioru however, will make trades. You may have to leave As her hands creep bver your shoulders Knowing that the draft status every effort to establish a pro­ your occupations and your fam-' of seamen under 26 years was a And slide down to the small of your back; cedure with the National Head­ ilies. You may be drafted. But, mister, while you're with her, she's yours! <.T.n. n twr .. -J matter of. grave concern to many quarters of the Selective Service "Why? We are not organ^ei , hoto- System for obtaining reclassifica­ We were Ignored by the 80th of the letter to the tion of the merchant seamen who Congress m their haste to get y served during the war. to the Republican Convention Oh, I'll be truer than she ever imagined. The full text of the Maritime "Sincerely yours, because we are insignificant... When she's old, and sick—^perhaps gone"C. W. Sanders, The American Legion, the "VFW Commission's letter dated July She'll be tropical youth in my memory, "Assistant Chief, and other groups with political 15, to Brother Piauche follows: "Marine Division." She'll haunt a more respectable bed! pressure will always reap the "Mr. WiUie J. Piauche, benefits. We will always get the "8233 Apricot Street, back of the hand... I have al­ "New Orleans 18, Louisiana. ways maintained that we are in "Dear Mr. Piauche: dire need of an organization." "I have your letter of June 22, When it comes to practicing recently defeated the Sun Oil good unionism and being a good 1948, with reference to the Company team of Venezuela SIU DOES THE JOB eligibility of former merchant shipmate, it's hard to beat fuU for its first upset in two seasons Brodbeck's idea is well in- seamen for induction under the Look Sister Jennie Rizzuto, ac­ —you begin to see that she is tentioned, but SIU officials have Selective Service Act of 1948, cording to D. F. "Danny" a real part of the crew. found that Seafarers already iPublic Law 759, 80th Congress. Brjmes, Ship's Delegate on the The Corsair, according to possess the best veterans' organi­ "Prior to the termination of Corsair. Stewardess on the ship, Patrolmen who have been zation they could possibly find. the Selective Service and Train­ she also acts as Secretary-Treas­ aboard, is one of the best run That organization is the Seafar­ ing Act of 1940, merchant sea­ urer of the ship's fund, a job ships in the SIU fleet, and the ers International Union itself men who had completed a period she handles to everyone's satis­ reports of the ship's minutes, which has helped push through of substantially continuous serv­ faction, and is very active in all go far to back them up. or defeat many a bill in Con­ ice, excluding service on the Union proceedings aboard ship. Paul Waren writing , in the gress without becoming involved Groat Lakes, and who obtained LOG recently revealed that not Incidentally, the ship's fund in politics. a Certificate to that effect, were now stands at $125.00 — $40.00 being satisfied with clamping down on performers when they SIU representatives, testifying entitled to consideration bj' the of this she raised personally as started causing trouble, the honestly and non-politicaUy, I.ooal Boards for a 1-G classifica­ the sole sponsor of a raffle which many oldtimers aboard called have convinced Senators and tion, which relieved them from she ran for this purpose. Congressmen of the Tightness of any further consideration for the ship's crew together when Sister Rizzuto is affectionately the SIU stand on many issues military service. she cleared the harbor and knowm as Mom to all the crew, warned each and all that the including the Coast Guard, the a term she earned by her tire­ GOOD INTENTIONS .bargaining position of the Union division of shipping under the less attention to the needs and depended on the kind of Union­ Marshall Plan, and the Marine "When classifications was dis­ problems of her big "family" ism the membership displayed Hospitals among others. continued March 10, 1947, our of SIU boys. aboard ship. regulations required an applicant Regardless of the time of the Merchant marine veteran or­ for a Certificate of Substantially day or night, it is never too JENNIE RIZZUTO ganizations brought to the SIU's PERFORMERS WARNED attention and investigated close­ Continuous Service to have had much trouble for Mom to press They also warned would-be ly prove to be phony. For in­ at least eighteen months' service, a shirt, sew a button, or make sea, can be appreciated if you and we were advised at that performers that they would be a patch for one of her charges. remember back to that first stance, one in the Gulf area was time by General Lewis B. Herdealt with summarily if they When new crewmembers come trip, when everything was an outright insurance racket whose policies were worthless. shey. Director of the Selective aboard she immediai(ely gets strange and seemingly against started anything. Service System, that should in­ acquainted AS: a result all departments with them and you. The Union has also discovered ductions be resumed it was be­ makes them feel at home. The way the crew feels about worked together. There was no that there is no point in trying lieved regulations could be so When any of the crew is sick her is best shown by the fact monkey business, and the ship to get certain Federal statutes written that a certificate to the she is among the first to visit that Mom Rizzuto is an honor­ came in in good shape. altered so that Seafarers can effect a registrant had completed No small share of the initia­ him and does all in her power ary member of the ship's softparticipate in the American Leg­ a period of substantially con­ to make him comfortable. ball team. Few are the women tive -and leadership that has ion, the Veterans of Foreign tinuous service in the Merchant that are accepted,in that most made this ship an example of Wars (VFW) and other organiza­ Marine would furnish a basis for GOOD FOR MORALE exclusive part of the man's the high standard of SIU crews tions. finding that such registrant could What this must mean to the world — his competitive sports. is due to the presence of Jen­ The Legion, the VFW, Amvets be relieved from any further con­ Ordinary Seaman or Wiper who Then when you know that this nie Rizzuto. and similar outfits are not con­ sideration for military service. has left home for the first time is not just an ordinary baseball The SIU can well be proud "The Maritime Commission and feels that empty homesick­ club, but a winner that has not of having Mom as a fuU book trolled by their rank-and-file, the Union has found. They are recommended to Congress that ness settling down on him at lost a game this season — they member! MC Favors Draft Exemption For Men With War Service Corsair Stewardess Strong Unionist And Mom To Crew �Friday. July 30, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings gSAFASeC SAMSays CAPE EDMONT. May 30 — efficient clock for the messhaU. Chairman F. Harishern; Secre­ Delegates reported no beefs and tary W. Chrislain. Motion car­ a large proportion of full books. ried to bring charges against per­ Brother Mike Hook was unani­ formers. Moved to ask the Stew­ mously elected Ship's Delegate ard to order necessary stores in under New Business. Motion by SEAFARERS LOG IS Trinidad. Under Education the Steward Reyes that a crew-mem­ ^iNCnrONLY THE MEANS book men were instructed to ber accompany him ashore when WHEREBY THE UNlOAO he buys stores. Amended by give a little time to the new men REACHES YC >- GIVING to help them understand Union Brother Proctor, that the Ship's YOU THE LATEST NEWS, principles and procedure. Under Delegate assign a different man DE\/ELOPA/IENTS, MEMBER­ Good and Welfare was discussion each time. Carried. Motion by SHIP, PEClSlONS,ETC.,— on cleanliness of quarters. Mem­ Gillis that natives be kept out of Crew's quarters. Under Good bers were warned that they BUT IS THE WAY YOU CArJ would be fined for leaving dirty and Welfare the existence of REACH YOUR BROTHER clothes in the laundry. One min­ which had been written for the vermin was discussed. The MEMBERS AND THE ute of silence for Brothers lost LOG, and it was moved to send Steward promises to use DDT OFFICIALS, ANP TELL it in as is. Cleanliness of mess- bombs in storerooms, and to is­ at sea. THEM WHAT YOU THINK rooms and quarters was discuss­ sue them for use in quarters. SJI 4" 4" OF UNION POLICY, UNION ed under Good and Welfare, and 4 4 4 JEAN LAFITTE. June 2 — PROGRESS, AND ACTIONS. JOHN B. WATERMAN. Julyseveral Brothers took the oc­ Chairman Edward J. Chante; Re­ THE ONLY REQUIREMENT Chairman Charles Buser; Record­ casion to blow their tops about cording Secretary J. J. Quinlan. IS • Delegates reported all in order. minor occurances. One minute ing Secretary Donald S. Gardner. There was a talk on Union prin­ of silence for Brothers lost at All Departments reported in or­ der by the Delegates. Under ciples as applied to • shipboard sea. Good and Welfare, it was decided organization and . conduct. The 4 4 4 that used linen mUst be returned SS WARRIOR. June 13 new men were reminded of the promptly to the Steward. SlopChairman N. Larson; Recording many books and folders printed chest short on candy. One minute Secretary F. A. Delapenha. Af­ by the Union and put aboard of silence for departed Brothers. ter the Delegates reported on ships for their enlightenment. ^The condition of the drinking the standing of members, the water was discuss'ted under' Good meeting went into Good and and Welfare, as was also the new Welfare. There was a proposal By HANK repair list, and the necessity of by Brother Stevenson to send a While steering this column on a cut-and-dried course were-stocking the slopchest before letter to the LOG congratulat­ ing and thanking Brother somehow failed to serve the brothers (and ourselves, too) with a» another trip. One minute of si­ JOHN B. WATraMAN. June few halfway decent laughs. In these hard times you really need a Hawks, and Brother Tanner on lence for Brothers lost at drawing up a very suitable rid­ 13 — Chairman C. A. Hill; Re­ er to the articles for the voy­ cording Secretary C. Nickerson. laugh or two to get along with your shipmates. Especially if you; age. Request by Brother Larson Deck and Steward Delegates re­ don't want to suffer from psychopathic disorders — a phrase that the last standby on each ported all in order. No Engine which the brain butchers invented at their annual mental con­ watch clean up the messroom. Delegate had as yet been elected. vention. So now we're sailing this column of Walter WincheU Brother C. Whidden asked that Under Good and Welfare the literature on another taclc by dosing our weekly potpourri (sounds 4 4 4 JEAN LAFITTE. May 16 — more night limch be left out. repair list from last trip was like soup) with attempted humor and a tug to your sea legs at Chairman Edward J. Chante; Re­ Brother Jackson pointed out checked. It was decided that the cording Secretary G. Byrne. It that a fan was needed in the clock-changes would be posted the same time. We know it's going to be a laugh just trying to was pointed out under Old Busi­ crew's pantry. It was decided to ahead of time on the black­ be humorous. In fact, we're taking it so seriously we feel like ness, that the repair list from appoint a committee to " see to board. Each department was to two people already. If you feel like that the doctors say you have last trip had not* been completed, it that ship's stores were not be responsible in turn for keep­ a split personality — with no strings attached. Split personality, and it was decided to make up peddled ashore, as same are for ing the laundry room clean. One for example, is like a bowl of split-pea soup — half of it is a new list. Thomas Clark was crew's benefit. The Deck De­ minute of silence for departed strained, the other half burnt. But we don't believe the doctors. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion partment agreed that the Stew­ Brothers. AU they keep saying is, "take these pills and take a vacation." was carried to request that all ards Department could paint 4 4 4 CHARLES A. WARFIELD. Crazy, ain't they? quarters be painted out before their own department. One min­ end of trip. Under Education ute of silence for departed Bro­ June 13—Chairman Frank Sul­ 4 4 4 livan; Secretary A. W. Gowder. the Permitmen were told that thers. Lengthy discussion of painting of good Unionism is now more nec­ A few Seafarers recently had the appetizing luck to turn quarters and passageways. Beef essary than ever to maintain to over a New York smorgasbord. Although they satisfied has been standing for several conditions in the threat of reac­ themselves it soon got monotonous looking at those tons of trips. Motion carried to send tionary laws. These new men cold cuts. etc. A smorgasbord can best be described as a legit­ letters to New Orleans and Mo­ 4 4 4 were also instructed to take their problems and questions as they bile stating facts and informing imate "free for all" for those people (called gourmands) who NOAH WEBSTER. May 24— arose to their Delegates, who Chairman J. Cannon; Secretary HaUs that crew will not payoff like to eat mass' production style and indefinitely. No wrest­ would be glad to set them right. F. D. Gardner. New Business: until the old beef is settled. ling or guerrilla tactics allowed. One of these smorgasbords Under Good and Welfare it was Motion to discuss death of Broth­ Good and Welfare: Brother Jones has enough food to feed half the population of Brooklyn — decided to set aside one table er Paul Hunt. It was agreed suggested that Ship's Delegate and there still would be enough left over for a few Dagwood for the men on watch. One min­ that each man would donate not see 1st Assistant about fans for sandwiches to take home. Anyway, we'd like to know if there ute of silence observed for Broth­ less than ten dollars, part of the crew mess and some of the foc'sles. Also he is to see Cap­ ers lust at Sea. are any Seafarers who had Ihe nerve to help themselves at a which would go to defraying tain about payment of subsist­ genuine smorgasbord in one of those Scandanavian countries. the expenses of the funeral (ap­ ence for time ship was in Mobile. proximately $55) and the rest to We wonder if those people have smorgasbords for breakfast, be forwarded to Brother Hunt's dinner and supper? What Seafarer will contribute a humor­ relatives in care of Joe Volpian. ous smorgasbord story for the LOG? The officers would be allowed to 4 4 4 donate to this fund if they so PETROLITE. May 23—Chair­ desired. One minute of silence 4 4 4 On the radio recently we heard a popular love song about man Frank Livingston; Record­ for Brothers lost at sea. PAUL REVERE. June 27— New Orleans. Taking a quick guess we'll say that the composer ing Secretary Frederick Willis. Chairman W. Saylors; Secretary 4 4 4 must have been a Mardi Gras participator with a romantic hang­ Under New Business it was mov­ L. E. Meyers. Delegates reported SS MONROE VICTORY — ed to give the Captain the new Chairman E. L. Eriksen, Record- their departments as okay. Good over. Are there any lovers down in New Orleans who keep repair list along with a copy of ing Secretary S. I. Higginbotham. and Welfare: Stewards to clean faithfully singing this love song about New Orleans? . . . Brother the list for last trip. Magan was j order according to Dele- recreation room and laundry a James A Johnston right now is finishing his three months of elected Ship's Delegate. Motion gates reports. Under New Busi­ week and then rotate with other electrical knowledge up in Illinois. He interrupted his school corried to bring charges against ness all members were warned departments. Men to wear shirts work to participate in the SlU's 1946 General Strike, A vote of performers. Under Good and that performers would be or T shirts in messroom. One thanks to a real militant Brother. . . . The weekly SEAFARERS Welfare there was much discus­ brought up on charges. G. Wer- minute of silence foi Brothers LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of tlie following Brothers: William Cogswell of Alabama, Claude West of Florida, sion on cleanliness of quarters. muth . was elected Ship's Dele­ lost at sea. W. C. Mathews of Florida, Arthur Shaw of New Jersey, W. C. The Stewards Delegate volunteer­ gate. Motion by E. Eriksen that 4 4 4 JAMES SWAN. June 8—Chair­ Fritz of Louisiana, Norman Ward of North Carolina, William ed to contact the MMLA for ship's delegate talk to the boss books. The Delegates agreed to stevedore and request him to man M. Burnstine; Secretary I. Boyd of Alabama, George Ehmsen of New Jersey, Kenny Lewis inspect the cots when, they came see that his men keep the mess C. Gentile. Paul Basberg elected of Alabama, Michael Geagan of Massachusetts, R.. J. Orput of aboard. One minute of silence hall and pantry clean if the Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Oklahoma, Leon Johnson of Florida, John Scott of Ohio, Thomas for Brothers lost at sea. stevedores are to continue using Good and Welfare: Crew dis­ Sloan of Georgia, H. C. McCurdy of Florida, Norman Henson of them. One minute of silence for satisfied because Captain did not Florida, Roy Kelly of Tennessee. . . . By the way, our definition 4 4 4 issue draw making it necessary of a shillelagh is — it's an Irish club without an address. ... Is MONROE. May 30—Chairman Brothers lost at sea. for many men to leave personal there any Seafarer who brought back a real shillelagh from RoY Hawes; Recording Secretary STEEL ADVOCATE. June 20— effects in cleaners, etc. Motion Ireland as a souvenir? . . . Captain Ernest Braithwaite of the SS l^aymond A. Hestres. Deck and Engine Department Delegates re­ Chairman Mike Hook; Recording carried that men keep the mess- William Carson (which didn't have a mutiny aboard after all the minded permit and MFOW men Secretary Paul James. Under hall cleaner. Motion carried that labor-hating newspapers stated it did) said the erroneous report aboard that they would have^to Old Business there was a motion minutes be mailed to the LOG, was an "unwarranted reflection on a crew which is definitely get off at the first American port. by Roales to have the Delegates New Yoi'k Headquarters and much above the average in conduct and ability." Every ship which has an SIU ciew has the best sailors in the world. The Chairman read the article make another effoi't to get an; Norfolk Branch. YOG TELL 'EM f SIGN yOUR NAME AND GIVE YOUR BOOK NUMBER. moo CUT and RUN �Ptuat Ttn Fridar. July 3a 1841 TtfE SEAFARB»» li & G B= %•' VBE MEMBERSRIP SPEAKS Seafarer On Cape Raee Logs Recent Trip To Europe As 'One Of My Best' To the Editor: THE WACOSTA ENTERS LEHAVRE Antwerp, Bremen and Rotter­ dam. We ought to have a dam good time. Two days after we left the U.S. the ship's delegate started to negotiate with the old man on a draw list for' foreign ports. No kidding, we really have had some good times and more are in the making. We got copies of the LOG tell­ ing about the opening of the neAV New Orleans Hall. If New York doesn't get a new one soon I'll be shipping out of the Gulf where they give free showers. Didn't think I'd write, did Seriously though, the new Hall you? Well, I fooled you. Here is a beautiful locking spot and it is and you're stuck with it. a tribute to the men who voted Tm on a C-1, a South Atlantic overwhelmingly on the $10 build­ job, and I couldn't have picked ing assessment. It shows that a better one at that. we are really going places with The gang on the Cape Race is the new look. 100 percent Union and if any one gets out of line we call a THE HORRORS meeting and all is squared away The new strike kitchen in immediately. N.O. will surely give the ship­ We are now on our way to owners the horrors. Meetings are being held on the ship every Sunday on No. 5 hatch (see cut) and they go off very smooth. I took several rolls A familiar sight to Seafarers is this view tak«n from tlie of film and the photos are in­ bow of Waterman's Wacosla. The ship shown is a French tug cluded. The photos were taken after pulling the Wacosta into the locks at Le Havre, France. Photo the -meeting and then the gang was by Donald Rood, Wacosta's Deck Maintenance. posed for pictures. Instead of the usual coffee time we had a watermelon party, thanks to Chief Steward Fidel G. Lukban, The food on here is very tasty and weU prepared. It is like dining at the Waldorf every night. It is a very clean ship and To tho Editor: terman ships. The policy of this the men are very cooperative. company of shifting stores from, Of course, life is kept from the We had a fast and eventful one ship to another should be humdrum with five or six com- trip. First we picked up five abolished as it results in dam-', edi£ins aboard (I'm looking for stowaways just outside of New aged and poor-grade supplies.. a good straight man), and a York from the SS Wacosta, and The butter, meat; and eggs came handful of card players. Chances carried them all over Europe and aboard in bad shape. are that this trip will go down finally dropped them in Le Regular meetings were held Havre. in orderly SIU style. Cape Race men hold .one of their regular weekly ship­ in my personal log as one of (Ed. Note: When the SS board meetings. In the center, with paper in hand, is James my best. NIGHT SAILINGS Wacosta dropped a lifeboat Ed Larkiii Flanagan, AB, Deck Delegate, reading his report to the crew. The ship earned the name" of Chief Electrician outside New York harbor to Man with back to camera and arm raised is John Hopkins,'The Fly By Night Raphael."' transfer the five stowaWays to SS Cape Race Oiler and Engine Department Delegate. We hit Bremen, Bremerhaven, the SS Raphael Semmes, the forward releasing gear jam­ Hamburg, Antwerp, Rotterdam, med while the after block and Le Havre, but only spent' swung past the heads of the one night in port. That was in' stowaways wd the Deck De­ Antwerp which is the most ex-' partment men in the boat. pensive of them' all. So it made a hard trip for Cool SIU seamamhip saved everyone—arriving in the morn-" the day. however. A full ac­ ing and leaving in the evening. count of the near-disaster fur­ To the Editor: Returning to Norfolk on June nished by Seafarer Donrid I would like to compliment Rood of the Wacosta appeared 7th we ran aground in a short' blow, but were pulled off, afterCharles Raymond on his letter in the LOG of July 16. some hard work, in time to tiein the LOG of July 16 about The Captain okayed three up and leave the dock the same' the shipowners who are trying! meals a day for the stowaways, day. to break up the unions with the which helped out the cooks ov­ If we have a good payoff, we help of a fev/ politicians itj ertime a bit. They worked on can call it, all-in-all, a pretty Washington. deck, and assisted the galley- fair trip. ; I am with him whole-heartedly 1 man. R< M. Garzod, when he say^ we must stick' The ship was in a pitiful con­ Deck Delegate together and make the SIU a dition when we came aboard. SS Raphael Seimnes leader for all maritime unions to The foc'sles had even been left follow. dirty by the previous crew. We've Moved, Wants LOG • In this great organization of cleaned her up a good deal now, ours I am just one man. But I though the overtime was held To Keep Coming After the business at hand was disposed of and the meet­ to the minimum, which wasn't will do my best to convince my To the Editor: shipmates and Brothers that we ing adjourned. Steward Fidel Lukban, center, holding knife, so good. rolled out three king-size watermelons and the feast was on. will be in trouble if we do not I- would like to infoim you. GOOD REPLACEMENT Popular fellow, that Lukban. stick together. that 1 have moved and would, The previous Mate, "Snuggy," like the LOG sent to my new; To change the subject slightly, for Snug Harbor, was replaced address. I want to thank Bill Champlin by a man whom everyone con­ Being a former Seafarer and. for his articles on "Why Bosuns siders okay. So with a ' good member of the SIU, 1 still likeGet Grey Hair." He may not To the Editor: half a toe, but may have to lose Bosun and highly recommended to . keep up with the Union ac­ realize it, but he is teaching us one more. Can't seem to get rid Well, boys, is there room for a cooks, plus a lively crew, things tivities and the doings of my younger members, future Bosuns brother who has been hospi­ of this infection. went very well. friends, with whom 1 sailedwe hope, good lessons in his talized for the past five months Gosh, sometimes I could go There was a character in the during my years with the Sea­ articles. but is slowly getting back on for a couple of eggs the way the deck department known as farers. I am not a Bosun yet, although his feet? Where is that mail and James Gillis used to feed. The "Chicago," who was always givr I am an AB, and I don't think where is that oldtimer James Steward on that ship was tops as Ing the hoys a laugh; and Here's hoping that all goes I will ever get to be as good as Mulligan? I just ran across his a feeder. Whenever I go on a "Scotty" John Gowling, the gal- well with the Union and the some Bosuns I've sailed with. name in a recent LOG. Jimmy, ship and see him 1 know she is leyman, an old salt, kept things gains made over the years. Here's But there is one thing I'm sure if you run across this I sure going to be okay in the chow de­ hopping too. The crewmess. Bill cheers for a great Union, the' Seafarers. Happy sailing, bro­ of. That is that I am learning coidd use some of those sea partment. Ray did his job to everyone's thers. something from BiU and the stores cigarettes. I hope to be out of here next satisfaction. ^ B. C. Blair. Jr. ; other- Bosuns who contribute to Otherwise I'm doing okay here month and back on a ship, so ' Plenty of food was put aboard, c/o R. L. Dobbs the LOG. in the Frisco Hospital. Been here keep her sailing until then. but tlie quality and variety was Hi. 12. Hwy. 42 Albert Mosher five months and have lost only bad as is often the case on Wa­ Donald P. Gelinas Atlanta. Ga. Crewmen Take Stowaways On Extended European Tour Sets His Course By Bosun Series, Haymond's Letter Hospitalized, Pines For Good Ship 11^ �•Tr-'i') "•••'A THE Fziday, July 30. 1948 Inland Seafarer Applauds Union For Hiring Hall Win Vol plan of Special Services could give me an idea on how to ob­ I would like to congratulate tain cdiiies of ship's discharges and thank the SlU Negotiating that I have lost. With this draft Committee for our recent Hiring coming up I may need them. Please send the LOG to me in Hall victory." Although I am of Phil-Kron Drive-In, one of the younger members I car i Bloomington, Illinois. I would realize that the Hiring Hall is I have notified'you of this change vital to Union security, and to , of address sooner, but I have the preservation of our con­ been in the ^ospital with a bad ditions. leg injury—the result of getting So, congratulations are in order too close to an air-conditioning both to the Committee and to the unit. entire membership back of them. Thanks again Brothers, and keep 'em sailing—SIU style of I hope you will publish my ad­ course. dress with this letter for it may Ralph Padget help me to get in toueh with Bob McDonald and some of my (Ed. Note: Lost discharges other shipmates whom I have may be replaced by applying at lost contact with out lufre in any Coast Guard Office that Illinois. I would sure like to issues papers. In New York hear from them. the address is Pier 9. East By the way, I wonder if Joe River. They require your name, the name of the ships and the dates you were on them. There is a charge of BERTH WANTED 35. cents for the first duplicate AND QUICK, TOO discharge, and five cents for each additional one.) SEAFARERS LOG Deck Man iiiiiii/iiP'sp, To Ihe Editor: To the Editor: THE RUNNER'S STEWARDS No beefs for Ihis Steifrards Department. The Marine Run­ ner's Stewards Department received a vote of thanks from the entire crew for the excellent food served. Responsible for the good chow are, left to right, kneeling — Chang Kung, Galley Utility; Tom Reilly, Chief Steward; F. Napoli, 3rd Cook. Standing — Ching Han, BR; A. Rose, Utility; George Finn, Waiter; L. Zumbha, Night Cook^Baker; J. Geiger, Messman; S. Edwards, BR; W. Mantalow, Messman; J. Mastonaik, Chief Cook and J. Meitz, Bartender. Blasts Magazine For Views On Wall Street Beatings To the Editor: While 1 was on one of the ru'stpots of the Isthmian navy recently, I picked up a back copy of the "Saturday Evening Post." In it I found the most vicious anti-labor editorial I have ever read, a sweet little bit. of sewage about the Wall Street strikers and the help we gave them. . This piece of journalistic slime says our "strategy was the strategy of communist-nazi street fighting." Goebbels would have wept tears of envy at that switch. His technique was to charge others with the crimes he himself was committing. The statement that unarmed, defenseless pickets, Worth Pittman, OS, recent­ outnumbered more than two to ly paid off the SS Harry Peer, one by the police, who had their after being aboard the Carras skulls cracked by the score, were tanker for her first two voy­ indulging in "communist-nazi street fighting" was the most ages under an SIU contract. cynical lie I ever had read. Bom in North Carolina, Bro­ BLUE NAZIS ther Pittman now makes his The only nazis in Wall Street home in Norfolk. Va. that day " were the uniformed Marshall Plan Aide Praises Bosun Article By Tex Suit Please, sir; could you run thefollowing ad in the next issue of the LOG? After reading that -General Hershey has his old job back again (and it ain't handing To the Editor: out Hershey bars, kiddies), I ^When I got through reading suddenly have the urge to get the July 9 issue of the LOG, I away from -it all. Here it is: felt constrained to write you a POSITION WANTED/ complimentary letter about your article on page 3 headed, "When Desire position aboard ship A Bosun Is Really A Bosun." leavipg USA for about two I read this thing through twice years. Must leave before Aug­ ust 30. Am young man, in because it is such an excellent early • twenties, have no de­ piece of labor journalism. Then pendants and am non-veteran. I showed it to Marion Hedges, Hold continuous discharge for wartime service. I hold all for many years with the Interna­ ratings in the engine room tional Brotherhood of Electrical and have full book in SIU. Workers, who is our labor in­ Am allergic to crowds, es­ formation officer in the Labor pecially if fhey're all dressed Division of EGA. He also appre­ ciated it very much. in khaki. Please help! I want to congratulate you and Ed Larkin Tex Suit,for this piece which cer­ tainly is a highly readable and well presented item that must command the attention of your members And influence their con­ duct . and employment on ship­ board. The piece is an excel­ lent illustration of good labor education material through com­ petent labor journalism. Page Eleyan ' storm troopers of the New York police force. The only clubs that were swung were theirs, the one^ that are filled with lead. The cops had the guns, the blackjacks and the jails. They even had the judges. The workers on the picketline, "pobr slobs" Westbrook Pegler might have called them, had no way to defend themselves but to bleed all over the cops who beat them down. In fact, it must have cost a sweet penny to dryclean all the blood from those mappy blue suits. This example of editorial pros- titution goes on to wonder "whether the right to strikTe is more" .sacred than the right to work; whether it includesj the right to commit acts of violence against people who don't want to strike; whether our epterprises have no rights of their own." It gives me a laugh to see the "Saturday Evening Post" worrying about the right to work. They didn't do itauch thinking about it during the de­ pression when millions were begging for jobs. At that time they fought every measure the Government introduced to give work to the unemploj^ed. RIGHT TO SCAB Of course, it isn't the right to work they're thinking about at all. They're worrying about thb right to fink. And the right to strike is more sacred than the right to scab. As for violence, unionists nev­ er seek it. When a strike is re- Bill SUPPORTS UFE duced to violence the workers invariably lose, because, the whole force of society is arrayed against them. Nevertheless, worker.? have a right to defend thcm.^cl'cs against scabs who I hope you will continue to tr.'.to smash their pieketlines. send us your paper. This Labor I In fact, that is the very defini­ Division is set up in EGA so tion of the right to strike, which that the entire American labor ' is the right of workers to de­ movement may have a share in fend their jobs and their work­ making European recoVery a suc­ ing conditions by defending their cess. Your own organization and pieketlines. I suppose that what your own members will have no the "Saturday Evening Post" small part in this because of the To the Editor: wants is strikes without picketkey shipping operation you help lines. Thousands of seamen served to fulfill. jAnd that bit about "our en­ for years during the war on all Ted F. Silvey terprises"—corporations to you—• waters. Thousands more were having rights of their owh is Executive Assistant torpedoed, bombed, fired upon, another twist. One hurtian right Labor Advisors and suffered injuries and loss is worth a hundred property Economic Cooperation Admin. of limbs. Undoubtedly we were essen­ rights. The right to a decent Washington, D. C. tial during the war or we would wage is more sacred than the right to a juicy dividend. have been drafted then. But NOW, NOW BOYS MEMBER PUTS OKAY now, after receiving our dis­ Any time the paper "rights" charge of substantially contin­ ON PR HOSPITAL, of a corporation,"a fictitious per­ uous service, we may still be DOCTORS, NURSES son is what the courts say a eligible for twenty-qne months corporation is, conflict with the additional military time. To :^e Editor: rights of American citizens I When will it be possible for After spending one ' month in an ex-seaman to settle down and say let the corporation go hang. / Incidentally, it should be re­ the Marine Hospital at Stop 7, establish a home and raise a called that the "Saturday Even­ San Juan, Puerto Rico imder family? ing Post" is the magazine that I continued sailing after the the care of Dr. Goca Mir, I recently glorified Gonrmodore should like to give full credit war. I think it is unfair to draft Manning of the SS America. men that contributed as much to the doctors and nurses there. to victory as those who served Manning was described as the "terror of the seamen's unions." Speaking for myself and the six in the Armed Forces. Now, now boys, there's nothing other SIU men in there at the Gan't our officials do some­ to be afraid of. time, we were given every at­ thing to prevent this? Must we I guess it is foolish of me to tention and care, as are all stop sailing now and enter- the take notice of the rantings of armed foi'ces? the "Saturday Evening Post," patients including the veterans Please give us any information that "kept woman of the press." and federal workers. that you maj' have on what is It is composed almost entirely All the nurses are just as nice being done. of large advertisements paid for • Bill Corringlon a they can be. They make by the richest corporations in the every effort to help the patients (Editors Note: No ruling has country. It's too much to expect and make them comfortable. come down from Washington the editorial page to play a Any Brothers needing hospitali­ since ihe article in the LOG different tune. zation should try to head down for July 2. Whenever a deNaturally the phonograph this way if they can. cisoion is made or any further plays for the hand that turns Also we want to thank Sal­ information comes through you the crank. The Post would speak vador Golls and the SIU staff will be informed in the'pages for us, I suppose, if we bought in San Juan for their attention. of the LOG. In the meantime, a million dollars worth of space We got the LOG and cigarettes the SIU Washington Represent- every week. Any opinion that every Wednesday as well as' iative will continue pushing goes to the highest bidder isn't many magazines. I for the exemption of seamen worth worrying about. who sailed during the war.) George Litchfield Steamboat O'Doyle Feels Seamen Deserve Draft Status Of Vets �Page TwelTe ®:P m THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 30. 1948 Thank Negotiators Vendor's Delegate Flays Chief Mate Crewmen For Winning Hiring Hall For Crew's Low Morale In Far East To the Bditos: senting each of the departmeids to study the agreement. We'd like to address a few ( We hit Colombo and then Cal­ we would suggest that tJiis Mate To the Editor: They have discovered several cutta. Finally time off was take a good rest cure for his woi-ds to the SIU negotiating methods of approach that can be Four months out of New York granted to half the boys on Wed­ neuroses. He should talEe along Committee: used with propriety and effec­ the SS Steel Vendor of the Isth- nesday, to the other half on a seaman's manual and a ci^y tiveness by such a Union as ours. Brothers, you have done a miaA Steamship Company com­ Thursday. of the Isthmian agreement. He superb job On the Union Hiring These suggested clarifications will pleted its round-the-world cruise might turn out to be possilSe to clause of our contract and we require some adaptation, of One OS, after a hard day on by entering New Orleans. sail with. Bucking for ^if^er! thank you for making it the best course, and we shall leave that Although the Skipper and the Wednesday, finished his sanitary Bah! Hiring Hall agreement in the to you. Chief Mate consider the Deck work on Thursday then lay down Your previous work in the he-; The Engine Department. also maritime industry. Department one of the best they during coffee time. He fell asleep gotiations for this .part of our We want to teU ypm how much contract has helped us a lot, and ever have sailed with., the Chief and nobody woke him up due to has some overtime beefs, but the a little confusion arising from the Stewards Department is the we appreciate your tireless ef­ Mate is bucking for a Skipper's all of us on the Afoundria appre­ first time-off of the trip. The forts in developing this out­ ciate it immensely. If there is position with Isthmian and he Chief Mate called the Ship's standing clause. We owe ycai a anything in our listed suggestions has undermined the morale of o^^Ap CbsT^Oc real vote of thanks for your co­ that is useful to you, we shall be the crew, especially in the Deck Delegate to view the relaxing OS and took advantage of the op­ AAID ISTHMIAN operation and support. You also satisfied. Department. (SOOUTINTHB t portunity to back down on the deserve the gratitude of all Sea­ He claims to have 15 years ex­ shore leave agreed upon. /kOHOAVSOd/ Jewry Palmer farers for coiitributing so much perience as a Chief Mate, but in James Murphy In Indian ports and elsewhere of interest and value to them. our estimation it will take an­ Juan Oquenda other 20 years before he qualifies in the tropics the climate is, as William D. Burke HAVE SXIGGESTIONS everybody knows, unbearable. as a good one. T. Tuczlcowsld Even the natives have a respite To further show you that we E. ^Carihy To be a good seaman and to be n the hottest part of the day. are back of you 100 percent in Jesse Sweet respected as such, a Mate should :3ut not the crew of the SS Steel the coming negotiations on clari­ C. Silvertsen know something about the Vendor. fications in the Union's standard (Ed. Note: The suggestions handling of men and the care of frei^er agreement, we the from the Afoundria crew have Air-hammers and chipping a ship. This man lacks knowl­ hammers! Chipping, scraping ship's sore thunffi. The food iff crewmembers ^ of the Afoundiro been turned over to the Ne- • edge of both. and painting! The work went unsatisfactory to both crew and have elected a committee repre­ gotiatirig Committee^) MAY LEARN YET on. To add to the Deck Depart­ officers. Show him a merited half-hour ment's discomfort, the Chief The Chief Cook was warmed of overtime and, man alive, you Mate kept running around de­ and reprimanded. Members of would think the company was manding more and more. No that department are assayed to realization that seamen are hu­ going to mark him down as in­ man beings not robots. work they are not supposed to efficient if he did not dispute it! Some day this Mate may learn do without overtime. The Stew­ KEPT BOTH HALVES " that by giving a little he will net ard himself is doing work that To the Editor: Moreover, he made constant plenty. would be overtime for others. references to the SIU, saying that A few examples will illustrate I'd like to say a few words Union seamen were drunken We are looking forward to what the point. in behalf of the boys on the e:^:the Patrolman will say to clarify As is normal SIU procedure, bums and that a ship would be cursion boat, Steel Pier of the He the work assigned to each man the Ship's Delegate, when better off without them. Boston-Provincetown rxm. didn't seem to know that he had in the Stewards pepartment" so elected, notified the Chief Mate I entered the marine hospital of the crew's choice. An, effort the SIU to thank for his own as to avoid beefs next trip. here in Boston last week with was made to settle certain dis­ wages and conditions. No wonder blood poisoning. I was dead Incidentally, the Purser turned pute in advance. There was an the crew's morale sagged. Who broke, disappointed in life and agreeable discussion of working really was to blame for the out to be so ardent a radio hob­ expecting them to chop off a loggings? byist that medical care has been rules, overtime and shore leave. finger. In my pants was only a We were to meet each other hard to get. Working rules were to be h.alf pack of cigarettes and not a checked by the contract in case half way. The Mate seemed to nickel to call the Hall. S. J. Jandora any disagreement arose. Any think that half-way meant his Well, I finally fell into a Ship's Delegate overtime disputes were to be keeping both halves. troubled sleep to experience As proud members *of the SIU SS Steel Vendor settled aboard ship if possible. wierd dreams of empty cigar­ Shore leave was to be given half ette packages. After a night of the crew on Saturday, the other fitful slumber, lo and behold! The half on Monday. next morning in bounded Red Things turned out differently, Cashman with a cheerie "good however. morning" and an aii' that took When we arrived at Bombay, care of such matters at the right the Chief Mate was approached time. Under his zirm was a on the shore leave question. His great big carton of butts. God answer was that there would be bless him! no -;Shore leave until Calcutta. Wrfl, to make a. long storyJust why, we never knew. short, rd like to take this apLeaving Bombay, the Chief Seafarer Johnny Thompson po-itamity to thank all the boys tslcM a stroU .along a Ham­ Cook was notified of eary chow. on the Bteel Pier for the dona­ burg street. He was sailing But unfortunately the galley tion of $15 backs. Deep thanks aboard the SS Trinity Victory stove broke down. The Chief especially to the oldtimers at the lime. Since then, he's Mate, a neurotic case if ever aboard and the skipper. there was one, came down ravhad a vacation in his home town, Roanoke, Virginia. Lex Farjoy Smokes, Donation Cheer Up Brother Sick In Brighton «^Sees Hamburg Sights HAD SMOOTH TRIP TO AFRICA WANTS MORE POEMS Maritime Made Clear BY SEAMAN'S WIFE By LOG, Says Unionist PORTY Box LUNCHES , FOR THE STEEL VENDOR / To the Editor: m ing. Apparently he expected the Ship's- Delegate to perform a miracle and get supper. He stated that if we wanted to run things this way it was okay with him. - No shore leave and work from bell to bell. This, of course, came as a sur­ prise. The crew had nothing to do with -the state of supper. Had the crew agreed to a no-penalty hour maybe the Mate would have judged everything fine and dandy, but an SIU crew does not work that way. There were no major complaints aboard the Robin Line's SS Marine Arrow on her last run, to Africa, according to Jack Dietrich, second from left, who was in the Black Gang. The Arrow touched at Capetown. Port Elizabeth. East London. Durban. Lourenco Marques and Beira. On the way Mit. bez cargo was mostly automobiles and heavy maehineey. She came back wUh ore and tea. Brother Dietrich says that the only real beefs concerned the food once in a while and a few shortages in the slopchest. The Arrow brought back two Seafarers who had been hospitalized in Ca^ietown and who had a hard time finding a Robin Skkipper to take them. SosTYt but the rest of the boys cannot be identi^Bed.- My husband h4s his LOG sent home every week and since he is out at sea most of the time I get it before he does. I read most of the articles, some of the things 1 know about. 1 always read the poetry in LogA-Rhythms. ^ Beceijtly there was one by Mirs. Betty Constantin (I don't r(3Tieaiber the date as I cut it out and framed it). The name of the poem was, "I Am A Seaman's Wife.", It really hit the spot, as 1 am sure other jailor's wives .win teR you. Could yoo please print some more /of her poems? 1 tfeiisk they're swell. Mrs. Richasd V-an Dmren. (Eri. Note: How Mrs. Constanrin?) about it, To the Editor: For the past few weeks I have been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG and I wish to take this oppbrtunity to say that I have been reading it with a great deal of interest. At times 1 have been puzzled when reading in the daily press about waterfront problems and various seamen's unions. Now the LOG has set me straight. I can now follow the course of events intelligently. 1 win also say that after I read, the LOG I give them to my fellow workers. I wish to extend cordial greet­ ings, and to wish the SIU every success. Fingel Stening Financial Secretary Local 20 American Flint Glass Worker's . . Union of N. A. �Tff£ SEAWARERS Jttlr 30' 1040 •_••••:• •- tP:.- LOG Page ^luxlMa Crew Calls Stewards Rdl, Thoughts Of A Lonely Seaman Praises Entire Department Lying In His Darkened Bunk To Ihe Editox: Here is something "wy rarely encovuttered scnvadays aboard these ^lips and tiiat is praise of the Steward and his gang. Bat here aboard this ship we have this praise for them. All the boys aboard the Lahaina Victory agree that this was one of the best Stewards Departments they've seen in a long, long time. We all hope to sail again with this "bunch of. bellyrobbers." In order to satisfy the demands of the crew concerning fresh stores, the Steward went out of his way on many occasions. For this we're very grateful and he gets a unanimous vote of thanks from us. It really is a pleasure to have fresh stores in some out. of the way port. In case you ever meet up with him, his name is Bill Hay, but he's nicknamed "Aus­ sie." Then we have our Chief Cook, and a damn good Chief Cook he is. His name is Alf Kaden. Talk about this man cooking grub, you've get to go a long way be­ fore you'll find anyone that'll compare with Alf. As for bread and cakes, Ken­ neth Harper our Baker cannot be outdone. Pies just like Mom used to make. And Pedro Rodriguez,, our 2nd Cook, de­ serves every bit of praise as a hard worker and a "Johnny on the spot" in the galley. . Stewards Department, and that's what made the trip on thw Robin Line ship a good one. In concluding, let me, the writer, say, if you ever meet up with a galley crew like this one, get on the ship and homestead her. it's too bad we can't sail this on? any more as Robin is laying her up at the end of this trip. So, with thanks from all of us aboard the Lahaina Victory, we wish this Stewards Depart­ ment, for a job well done, loads of luck in their future jobs. Harry J. Pollins For the crew Lahaina Victory ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the HeiU ut 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. To the Editor: My name is Johnny. A very common name I do admit; and I must confess I am a very com­ mon man. Just one of the many unadjusted persons making their way in this world who appear to be going backwards, but are really advancing against the tide. Bom under the sign of Cancer, I am a man of the month of June, and according to my sign am supposed to be mild-temper­ ed. But given a few glasses of Vodka, I can scon turn into an aggravating nusiance. So I guess that T should not drink. But I do, just to prove the weakness of the human flesh. I am not particularly honest, as "111 use a lie as soon as the truth if there's profit in it. I've seen most of the world and tried most of its vices. If I've learned any lessons Fm not aware of it. HAPPY SMILES FROM THE DEPTHS me complain? But many are tht times when my head was hidden in my pil­ low aboard, that I swore in wrath (not cried, for a seaman is not allowed to cry) against my own weakness—^my lack of willpower to create a cleaner life for myself. Yet that would be contrary to my professed be­ liefs; so I allow my weaknesses to rule my destiny and follow in the footsteps of generations of men who lived and died as sea­ men while their inner soul cried out to be different—to live as chey imagined the people ashore to be living. As we go along we could men­ tion all the boys in the depart­ ment but that would take a ream of copy. But there is one messman who has the backing of his mess mates. He's C. Veira, good Union man and a good messman. It seems that these Seafarers aboard went out of their way to do a better job than the average LOG Ranks With Best Union P^ers, Says ILGWU Official Lately I have been reading the DOG, a copy of which is mailed to the Poughkeepsie Trades and Labor Council. We receive any number of Union journals, but this is the first time that I have felt impelled to make any comment for the record. I think the LOG is one of the best Union papers I have ever read. Your members also seem to think so because they evi­ dently read it and enjoy it too. Good luck to you. M. Goodman District Manager International Ladies' Garment Werkws' Union Am I happy and content? Of you swear at your own helpless­ ness for you cannot help them. course not! Who is? Next time it may be you -out I am the boatswain — the man there alone in the furious sea who takes the dirt. If the crew fighting to stay afloat for a few works too hard, I am a slave endless minutes only to realize driver. If they take it easy, I how futile it is to resist the sea am not a good boatswain and I closing over your head—and end­ will not last long in my present less oblivion. capacity. If able to, I must al­ Death is no stranger on ship­ ways follow the golden middleboard. Cargo falls; a sling way. breaks; a hawser snaps; a sea The bums on the waterfront, breaks green over the deck.' Or the pimps and panderers — and a careless grip slips as you're their mealtickets, the prostitutes —in the millions of cabarets and cheap nightclubs around the world cater to the seafaring men —they are my alloted friends. Do you hear You do not! ALL DESERVE CREDIT To the Editox: No one gives a damn so why drenches your clothes. Your shauM I? tongue is a swollen lump in your I have been double-crossed and mouth, and you have a thirst I have double-crossed. I know that mere water cannot quench. as much about deceit and cor­ Winter time in the Norlh A.truption as I do about sincerity lantic K tough in another way. and honesty — m ab e more. Mountainous waves break across The world is rotten to the core the deck taking all in its way, and I know it. The biggest rat The ^p is covered with a thick gets the most tender morsels; layer oT ice that increases byand I have not been starving. the hour. The fast-flying spray stings your face and bums your TO THE WDVNER eyes as you peer into the black Justice is for the strong and vastness that envelopes you even the victorious. May I always in mid-day. be on the side of the winners! When your close comrades are I am but a man. washed over the side and lost,- the Islands They seem skins. Left Swift. Ask Clarification Of Port Ruling Wo have heard that there is ruling in the Port of Mobile that aU SUP members who ac­ cept transportation on SIU con­ tracted vessels must get off. As far as we know this has not applied to other Atlantic and Gulf ports. Therefore, we would like to liave a clarification on this sup­ posed ruling in the port of Mol>ile. They're Here — 1948 Bound Logs Just arrived! Bound volumes of the SEAh'ARERS LOG for January through June, 1948. Description: Complete and unabridged, bound in sturdy tan buckram with dates lettered in gold. Price: $2.50 per copy, the cost of binding. Copies are excellent for reference, homeuse or just plain browsing. If you're building a library, copies of past years are also available in six-months editions at the same price. How to order: Call in person or write to the Head­ quarters baggage room, 4th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4,-N. Y. A seaman gets to know and understand every emotion in ex­ istence. Homesickness, if he has a home. More often he has none. The life at sea is soft at times; But stiU he has a tender ^K)t but more often harder than any­ for some certain town or place one ashore would brieve. which holds dear memories for There are nights in the trop­ him. ics with a perfectly calm sea, BEYOND REASON when you ride along the coast of an island or steam ahead Fear he. knows too. Not fear We SUP members have the rolling sluggishly in the deep of physical pain; but fear when deepest respect and appreciation he is looking death right in the for all SIU members, their con­ face and sees things he does not tracts and rulings made by the understand. Things beyond the membership of the Atlantic and power of reasoning are dreaded Gulf District. more than death itself. We would like to have an im­ Loneliness at times drives him mediate reply so that it will mad. There is the longing for reach us before the ship re­ the companionship of a woman, turns to the Port of Mobile on for affection. There is a des­ July 26th. Thank you for your perate desire for a home to come consideration in this matter. back to after a long voyage— John C. Jackson someone to work" for who will D. R. Emge appreciate and admire his Michael A. Servine achievements and whom he car swells and you drowse in the worship as dear to him. Alcoa Cavalier arms of Morpheus, as your ham­ Dreams are our main enjoy­ (Ed. Note: SIU Headquart­ mock "swings to the rhythm of ment. One plans and schemes ers stales that at the present the ship's movements. for the future, but very seldom time the rules in existence re­ do tliese dreams come true. New garding SUP men on SIU A JOY TO HAND driams and ambitions replace ships, as well as SIU men on Taking your turn at the wheel, the old ones. So he remains SUP ships, is the same as it has a few spokes of the rudder is ever a dreamer—^just a dreamer. been since 1945. That is. that aU that's needed to keep the Maybe one is far happier that the men should have equal ship on her course. The lookout way. It is hard to say. If one shipping privileges as come under the particular shipping in the crow's nest of on the really tried to put his dreams rules of th^ particular district foc'sle-head is a joy in the re­ into reality and faUed, he would in which the men have ship­ freshing breeze of night after a be deprived of this one avenue of escape from the harshness of ped. . There has been no scorching day on deck. life. Then there would be noth­ In the daytime, when the sun change in this rule since 1945. ing absolutely nothing, left! is directly overhead, your body alBiough there have been is covered in perspiration that numerous misinterpretations.) John Wunderlich Jr. Woiidng below decks on the hot run soiith to hasn't taken the starch out of these Evelyn men. to enjoy feeling the perspiration pop out on their to right, they are: Gorman. Leighton and George To the Editor: dimbing the mast. Then the man with the hour glass and scythe pays a visit and a name is replaced by a new one on the ship's articles. �Page Fourteen THE NY Offering 'Equivalency' HS Dipioma Seafarers, 21 years old or over residing in New York State, who have not completed high school may qualify for an "equivalency diploma" by taking examinations being conducted' throughout the state. Successful candidates for the State High School Equivalency Diploma may make application for the Regents High School Diploma, provided they meet cer­ tain other requirements, through the principal of their local high school. Besides paving the way for a regents diploma, the equivalency diploma has other values, a New York City Board of Education officer pointed out. JOB HELP SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 30. 1948 WHAT ttWMK. QUESTION: What hdp did you get from your older, experienced shipmates when you first went to sea? VLADIK SUSK. Electrician: A couple of bookmen took me in hand when I first went aboard a ship five years ago. They straightened me out on how it is in a Union crew. Then they told me what my job was in the Engine Room as a Wiper. They told me what I was supposed to do and not do. Then they showed me the right way to do things. They were pretty nice about it. but it took me six months to catch on to every­ thing. Since then. I've done my best to help a lot of new men myself. I think that's part of being a good Union member. That way we will always have good crews. The diploma is helpful where a high school education is requirec for a job, he said, since all em ployers will recognize it. It will also help those seeking to qualify for advanced educational train­ ing. Many people have qualified for the equivalency diploma ED BROWN, 3rd Asst. Eng.: The majority of men on my purely for reasons of persona satisfaction. first ship were inexperienced like Application forms for admis­ myself. They came from Sheepssion to the examinations, which head Bay. I had had mechanical will be given by official testing experience ashore so the transi­ agencies in various communities, may be obtained from any ac­ tion was not too difficult. Those credited high school in New York oldtimers aboard gave me a great State or by writing to the State deal of help during those green Education Department, Division days and I soon learned the of Examinations and Testing, know-how of a ship. Now that Albany 1, N. Y. I've retired as a Deck Engineer The completed application in the SIU. I'm helping the new form plus a four-dollar fee, is to men that come aboard in the be presented in person to a engine room, but there aren't school official. Notification when many these days. Remembering and where to report for the ex­ my early days on a ship I al­ amination will be forwarded to ways go out of my way to lend the applicant by mail. hand to a newcomer. The examination consists of a series of five tests, each taking TOM WILLIAMS, OUer: approximately two hours. Ac­ On my first trip out. I didn't cording to a memorandum issued leam much. It was at Christmas by the New York City Board of time and all the oldtimers were Education, "the examinations are going home for the holidays. tests of power and maturity. That's how a lot of inexperienced They are not primarily tests of knowledge of specific subject men made that trip with nobody matter." learning mucb. On following trips, it was different. With men CHOICE ANSWERS aboard who were familiar with the routine, things ran much In answering the questions, smoother and I had a chance to candidates will not have to do learn something. I really ap­ much writing, but will merely preciated the oldtimers asking select the best answer out of me to work with them. It was several choices that are given good experience and becoming him. acquainted with the engine room No extensive preparation such routine was made easy; The as enrolling in a special coach­ oldtimers alsa taught me alot ing course, is necessary, the about the SIU, something I Board of Education declared. didn't get on that first trip. Applicants wishing to brush up on their own are advised to . re­ view the fundamentals of Eng­ lish grammer and "improve their ability to handle the fundamental operations in general mathema­ By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN ticle II, Section 13, the word tics." "plane" be stricken from the In New York City, applications Last week, I took the oppox'clause "repatriation by • train, may be obtained at Washington tunity afforded by this occa­ plane or vessel." Irving High School, 12th Street sional column to propose two Why support a competing in­ and Irving Place, between 9 clarifications of the contract to dustry which already has gone a A.M. and 1 P.M. and from 6:30 to long way toward straxigling our the Negotiating Committee. These 8:30 P.M. Completed applications American merchant marine pas­ may also be returned—in person suggestions were so well re­ senger service? —to that school. ceived that I feel sufficiently en­ Why put men back on the Non-residents of New York couraged to submit some more. shipping list from one to several State may file applications if First off, I suggest that Article months earlier than necessary in they wish to have their test re­ I, Section 32, of the General Dry these days of tough shipping? sults sent to school authorities Cargo Agreement, entitled '*Rest Planes should be resorted to only outside New York State, and pro­ Periods," be extended to include in direst distress. Maybe you vided the applicant presents a day workers at sea, particularly will recall my article on this sub­ letter from a local authority au­ when transitting the Suez Canal. ject in the LOG of December 5, thorizing him to take the tests. Second, I propose that in Ar­ 1947. ED LARKIN. Jr. Engineer: fiiiis? My early shipmates, taught me Illi many things that I haven't for­ gotten. They pointed out that the ship was my home and that I had to help keep it clean, as well as myself. They explained that the reason I signed on was to do a job. and that I had to fill the bill. They also impressed upon me that on a first trip silence is bliss. "Keep your mouth shut and observe what's going on," they said. Good ad­ vice, too. They told me I had to respect the ship's and my ship­ mates' property and the rights of others. I try to pass this all on to newer men. It's stuff that makes our Union strong. THOMAS KUSTAS, FWT: I first shipped on American ships out of the Union Hall in Portland. Oregon. . I was im­ pressed by the difference be­ tween the way new men were treated on these ships, and the way it was when I shipped ouf of Piraeus as a trimmer. Then I was practically a slave to the Chief Engineer and oldtimers kicked me around. Here, new men were treated with respect and consideration by the rest of the Union members. All showed an interest in helping us learn the ship's work and Union con­ tract. I was also impressed with the Union shipboard meetings where I learned how beefs and education was handled. BILL BLANTON, Electrician: I got started off on the right foot soon after I started going to sea. On my first SIU ship I sailed with several oldtimers who knew the score. It was a hungry Waterman scow and had beefs of every description. The way these men tackled the problem was very impressive. Quite a differ­ ence from the first two ships I sailed, one Panamanian and the other a WSA job, on which the crews were nondescript. Early in my sailing days I had the luck to meet two other Seafarers who were excellent seamen. They taught me- a helluva lot about first-class seamanship. iiisSjiitjW Brother Suggests More Contrart Clarifirations Third, I believe* Article II, Section 14, should state specifically that it also applies to men paid off or injured in foreign ports. I have seen many "chisels" worked, and have been the vic­ tim of some myself. Accordingly, it should be fur­ ther slated that a cash difference must be paid when a man re­ turns at a lower rate of fare than the agreement specifies. Foui'th, under Article II, Sec­ tion 36, room and board are often forced upon men by American consuls in foreign ports. Buenos Aires provides some examples. For instance, the Hotel Splen- dide Bouchard in BA is paid 12 pesos a day plus the customary additional amount for tax and employees' tips, bringing the total to about 1314 pesos. At the legal rate of four pesos for one U.S. dollar, this costs the company about $3.40. The seaman is chiseled out of the baldnce and is left with no money for cigarettes, toilet ar­ ticles, postagfe and other small matters. He either has to bum them or peddle his gear. Here's hoping that last wfeek's^ and this week's columns help us all along a bit. �W9 THE S E AF ARERS HE KEEPS THE COFFEE COMING LO G Page Fiftie i Injured Seamen Say Robin Line Held Up Return To The States The Robin Line was accused this week of ignoring its respon­ sibility in returning to the States crewmembers stranded in South Africa by illness, and injury. The charge was made by Sea­ farer Charles Garcia, hospitalized last April for injuries received on the Robin Hood, who says he was refused passage on several of the company's ships after more than a month's wait in Capetown. Garcia finally procured trans­ portation on the Marine Arrow, after U.S. consular intervention, and arrived in New York Mon­ day. He was accompanied by Lou Fisher, another Seafarer, who corroborated the story of com­ pany laxity. Fisher, an AB, had been felled by malaria while Seafarer Carl Barre, a Steward, turns to on the third declc aboard a Robin ship. They were recreation room of the New York Hall, so that his Union successful in getting out only af­ Charles Garcia (left) and Lou Fisher held the Robin T.iwfl Brothers won't be kept waiting for that cup of coffee. ter telling the Consul they would responsible for failure to return stranded crewmen to States be forced to stowaway. •within reasonable length of time. Both lads, who had spent A considerable number of men more than a month trying to get tramH>ortation from Cape­ are on the beach in Capetown town. arrived in New York last week aboard the Marine now, Garcia said, trying hard, Arrow. SS STEEL CHEMIST Broadway, New York, N. Y. and but apparently in vain, to be re­ (Volage No.'3) may be called for there. turned to this country. Garcia set out to get transpor­ The new tack was successful and Ellis, Richard A., $10.60; Laws, tation to the U.S. The following crewmembers "WORSE IN DURBAN" Garcia and Fisher were soon Earl J., $10.60; Price, Frederick Every time a ship came in he homeward bound. have pay vouchers at the New "I understand the situation is L., $7.29; Cooke, Edwin F., $5.30; went down to see the company Orleans' Office of the Isthmian UNION ADVISES Stansell, Ralph C., $4.24; Mahood, even worse in Durban," he said. agent, the Consul and the Skip­ Steamship Company, covering "No matter how you plead Arthur L., $4.24; McLemore, At SIU Headquarters it wai per. Each time it was the same •disputed overtime later approved. Tommie D., $4.24; Fielder, Don with the company agent, the story. . No facilities for extra pointed out that men, stranded If not called for by August 20, L., $5.30; Oppenheimer, Charles Consul and Skippers of the ships abroad by illness or injury, whoi 1948, these vouchers will be for­ C., $5.30; Connell, Henry M., calling in Capetown," Garcia hands, he was told. experience unreasonable delays The Robin Kirk, Marine Run­ warded to the main office at 71 $1.06. charged, "it's always the same in obtaining transportation back ner and the Seton Hall Victory story—'no room.' " S. S. S. to the States should immediately "I learned on investigation, were among the several ships notify the Union of their plight, The following men have whose Skippers turned down however, that there was room." so that action can be taken on vouchers waiting at the Ore SS After he was given an okay by Garcia's pleas for passage. His this end. Co.. in Baltimore; the Capetown doctor on May 27, experiences were shared by Fish­ SS Marymar: W. Donaldson, Brother Garcia, who was er. BALTIMORE 14 Norih Gay St. 3 hrs; F. Christy, h.hrs.; E. Daaboard the Robin Hood as OUer William Reatz, Agent Calvert 4539 DESPERATE vito, 2 hrs,; K. McWilliams, 2 when it left New York Feb. 16, BOSTON 276 State St. When the Marine Arrow called suffered head injuries when Walter Siekmann, Agent BowUoin 44SS hrs.; H. Bers, 2 hrs,; M. Doucette, at Capetown, both Garcia and struck by a boiler plate as it GALVESTON SOSMi—23ril St. 2 hrs.; T. Benson, 2 hrs.; R. Keltli Alaop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Ewing, 2 hrs.; C. Johnston, 1 hr.; Fisher were desperate after a was being prepared for repacking' MOBILE 1 Sonth Lawrence St. month of futile attempts to get in Mombassa. G. Kosch, 23 hrs. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1784 home. Despite this, the Skipper SS Portmar: H. Fowler, 1 hr. He was removed to a hospital; NEW ORLEANS 823 Bienville St. said there was no room on the and remained seven days, be-E.Sheppard. Agent Magnolia 6112.6112 A A NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Arrow for them. fore returning to the ship. Dur­ GEORGE ARNOLD, MM Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 (Continued from Page 1) Both men decided then and ing the trip to Capetown he suf-f Transportationmoney due you NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. men was the feeling that he there that if the situation con­ fared frequent dizzy spells and<l Ben Reel, Agent Phone 4-1083 from the LST Boat Highway 16 tinued they might be in Cape­ upon arrival in port, the com-^ PHILAOELPHU...614-16 No. I3th St. has been collected and is being should be consistent. Uoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 held in the Milwaukee Hall. The SIU maintains that the town for months longer. They pany doctor recommended he be'' SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. maritime industry is certainly told the Consul they would at­ taken off the ship. i Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglae 2-5475 more vital today than it has been tempt to stowaway, if they did He was under the doctor's care t SAN JUAN, P.R 282 Ponce de Leon at any other period—^from both not get out on the Marine Arrow. from April 27 to June 29, when Sal CoUi, Agent San Juan 2-5096 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St the economic and national de­ It was then that the Consul he left aboard the Marine Arrow. ALFREDO RIGS Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 fense standpoints. showed considerable concern, ac­ Garcia who hails from Ohio, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. You can obtain your Union President Truman should be cording to Garcia, and brought has been a member of the SIU . R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M.1323 book, which you left aboard the consistent, therefore, and follow pressure on the Arrow's Skipper. for more than three years. ( HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.YX:. HAnover 2-2784 SS Suzanne, on the Sixth Deck through with exemptions for the of the New York Hall. Your men who are t'he backbone of the SECRETARY-TREASURER clothes are at the Bull Line's industry, the Union holds. It is Paul Hall ,New York office at 115 Broad President Truman alone who has DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams Street. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ full power to direct the move -ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS farers International Union is available to all members who wish ; i- i- i' suggested by the SIU. Robert Matthews -J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of J. BOGARD, AB Joseph Volpian MUST ACT NOW! their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ' Your personal effects, taken the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Pointing to the need for im­ from the SS Besemer Victory SUP SIU branch for this purpose. mediate action by the President, in Los Angeles, have been left HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ' con­ Phone 5-8777 with Sudden and Christenson, the SIU communication hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the liOG, '• PORTLAND... 111 W. Burnsido St. company agents, in San' Fran­ cluded with the cliarge that: • Beacon 4336 cisco. "Failure to act now may later which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 RICHMOND, Calif .257 5lh St. prove to be of irreparable dam­ Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. t, t. S, Phone 2590 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Will S. E. Watkins, Bosun, age to our national welfare." PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-6475 Willam Duffy, AB, F. K. Coun­ Individual messages from Sea­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. tryman, AB and Phillip Kerr, farers and their families have To the Editor: Main 0290 been pouring into Washington, WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Pumpman, on the SS J. J. Coney I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the similarly urging presidential and Terminal 4-3I3I on April 7, 1^47, when Lorence Murphy, OS, was killed in an congressional action in recogniz­ address below: accident, please contact Albert ing the wartime, and present BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Michelson, attorney for mother service of seamen to the nation. Cleveland 7391' of Lorence Murphy, Russ Build­ Release of the SIU telegram in CHICAGO, lU.. .V...32ei East 92nd St. all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports ing, S.F., YUkon 6-6818. Street Address Phone: Essex 2410 has swelled the volume' of ap­ CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. peals to the President for im­ Main 0147 BOB GRISHAM State City DETROIT 1038 Third St. mediate action. Your seabag has been left at Cadillac 0887 Indications point to consider­ the New Orleans SIU HaU. Signed DULUTH.... 531 W. MichigBn St. able support for the SIU view­ & » £ Malrosa 4110 point by many sections of the FRANK SNYDER TOLEDO 815 Summit St. Book No Garfield 2112 Get in touch with the San organized labor mo v e m e n t throughout the country. Francisco A&G GiOtiee. MONEY DUE SiU HRLLS SItJ, A&G District SIU Asks Tiliinan To Draft-Exempt Wartime Seamen NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District a;;j, �Fage Sixteen W." mm SEAFARERS LOG Fridajf. July- 30. 1048 'Mutiny'CrewBestSkipper Ever Had • On July 17, the U.S. Navy destroyer George E. McKenzie drew alongside the SS William Carson, a 7,000-ton South Atlantic Steamship lines freighter, in the At­ lantic Ocean somewhere between Portugal and the Azores. A 10-man boarding party climbed gingerly up the Carson's ladder. The commanding officer asked the Chief Mate: "Do you know why we're here?" "No," said the Chief Mate. Neither did any other Carson crewmember. "We had reports of a mutiny on this ship," the CO said. That was the first the Carson men had heard of it, though for four days Amer­ ican newspapers had screamed the rumor in front-page headlines. The report wa< the result of an SOS sent out by the radio operator, who then jumped overboard. These photos were' taken by a LOG cameraman who went aboard with a Union Patrolman when the Carson docked in New York this week. iiisiiSiSiK ^ i + u "• OS-' ,» , • V. >s iiiiifiisiiiisiai ' ' ' ^ : ^ ' i ' ii i.' ^ <i. /• ' ' '''iiliiiiiiiiiiiilliiiilil ' Seafarer B. Harrison, the Carson Bosun who was mak­ ing his second trip, was stand­ ing by the ladder when the Navy party boarded the "mu­ tinous" ship, and asked for the Skipper. Like every other crewman, Harrison was dumb­ founded by the "mutiny" re­ port. Sample of genial atmosphere and brotherly spirit which crew said prevailed throughout voyage is shown in this photo taken in crew's messroom. >.> >: I!' Catching up with the latest Union news and details of the Carson "mutiny" they knew nothing about. Seafarers in photo right read the LOGs brought aboard by Patrolman Purcell. Deeply engrossed (left to right) are Anthony Poddiford, Oiler; Lee D. Biggs, Night Cook and Baker, and Marvin Oliver. Oiler. All hail from Georgia. When Biggs called his girl in Atlanta after the ship's axrival. he was suprised to learn she thought he was in the hoosegow. "How come." he asked. "Well, after that 'mutiny* we read about, we thought we wouldn't be hearing from you for awhile, especially after they had to call out the warships to get you," came the reply. 'J i Chief Mate R. E. Burnett (above) agreed fully with the Carson's Captain Braithwaite. when he said. 'The crew is one of the best I ever sailed with." Both Mate and Skipper hoped crew would stay with them as long as the Carson sailed. Burnett is a former SIU man. New York Patrolman Jimmy Purcell (left) lines things up and checks books of waiting members preparatory to payoff. The capable Carson crew was ably represented by these shipboard Delegates. Seated (leitto right) : Clark Medley. Jr.. Deck; C. O. Stroud, Engine: standing (left to right) : O. F. Martin, Ship s Delegate, and E. J. Neal, Stewards. All Departments were manned by fullbookmen. ' ^ 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 30, 1948 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. X, No. 31 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU BACKS ILA PUERTO RICO STRIKE SIU TERMS OPERATORS WAGE OFFER INADEQUATE TO MEET PRICE RISE SIU ASKS TRUMAN TO DRAFT-EXEMPT WARTIME SEAMEN NEW DISPATHER IN TAMPA HAS GOOD SIU RECORD REGISTRATIN RULES DUE AT NEXT MEETING MUTINOUS /- JUST BEST CREW EVER SIU TURNS DOWN OPERATORS' OFFER AS INADEQUATE WHAT THE UNION OWES THE MEMBERSHIP SAN FRANCISCO BRANCH KEPT BUSU BY SHIPPING AND HUNT FOR HALL MOBILE EXPECTS FLOUR SHIPMETS TO BOOST PORT IMPROVED SHIPPING SHOULD REDUCE NY LISTS NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING RUNS INTO SLOWDOWN GALVESTON SHIPPINH HOLDS SPURT,BUT RETURN TO NORMAL SEEN DUE SIU PUT ON SPOT WHEN MEMBERS REFUSE JOBS SAN FRANCISCO IS A SEAMEN'S TOWN BROTHER OVERLOOKS DANGERS IN SUGGESTING SEAFARERS START A VERTERANS ORGANIZATION MC FAVORS DRAFT EXEMPTION FOR MEN WITH WAR SERVICE NY OFFERING 'EQUIVALENCY' HS DIPLOMA BROTHER SUGGEST MORE CONTRACT CLARIFACTIONS INJURED SEAMEN SAY ROBIN LINE HELD UP RETURN TO THE STATES SIU ASKS TRUMAN TO DRAFT-EXEMPT WARTIME SEAMEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/30/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/72926ac4ef0636a8a2f831bbc667a188.PDF fe863f2683794591dc7e43e7738c1be7 PDF Text Text m^^::^r-: -/-'-vT • ., J,!_H.'..-^-'11. J"j«. JI1..11,1.,- !. J.*l Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers international Union of North America VOL. X SlU Oldtimer Draft Registration Dates Red Collins Dies At Sea William E. (Red) Collins, ,a Seafarer widely known through­ out the. Atlantic and Gulf Dist­ rict, died last week aboard an unorganized tanker at sea, ac­ cording to a radiogram received by his family. His death was caused by a heart attack. Brother Collins, who was 35 years old, was serving the Union as a volunteer organizer. His body is being returned to Tampa, Fla., for burial. A vigorous Union man. Broth­ er Collins held positions at var­ ious times in the ports of New York, Baltimore and Mobile. He joined the SIU Aug. 11, 1941 and held Book No. 20440. He shipped as AB. / Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Irma Collins, of 913 E. Victory Drive. Mobile; a daughter, Mary Jo King, also of Mobile; his mother, Mrs. H. E. Reaves, Tampa; and four sisters. Miss • June Collins, Mrs. A. J. Kramer, Mrs. Sam Grann and Mrs. J. T. York, all of Tampa. No. 30 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 23. 1948 In compliance with the President's proclamation of July 20. draft registration of men between the ages of 18 and 26 will begin on August 30. Registration will begin with the oldest group—the 25year olds—^registering on the first day. The other groups will follow on successive days through September 18. When the draft will begin wa« not stated in the proclama­ tion. although the earliest possible dale is September 22. The order of call, too, was not clarified. Draftees may be called one age group at a time, or selections might be made in all groups simultaneously. Important for Seafarers is the provision allowing men prevented from appearing on schedule because of circumstances beyond their control to register at a later time. Similarly, those who are abroad are required to register within five days of reaching home. While the status of seamen is not yet known—particularly those with wartime service—all are required to register, re­ gardless. If some provision is made for the exempting of seamen it will change their draft status, but will not release them from regular draft board requirements. Registration dates for each age are as follows: The oldest group, meaning men born in 1922 after August 30, 1922. will be registered on Monday. August 30. Men bom in 1923—August 31 smd September 1. Men born "in 1924—September 2 and 3. Men-born in 1925—September 4 and 7. Men born in 1926—September 8 and 9. ^ Men born in 1927—September ID and 11. Men born in 1928—September 13 and 14. Men horn in 1929—September 15 and 16. Men born in 1930 before September 19—September 17 and 18. Men born after September 19. 1930. will register on their eighteenth birthday, or within five days thereafter. Seafarers Victorious in Labor Board Vote For Cuba Distiiiiug This spring the company brought out its first ships since the war—the Carrabulle, and the Catahoula. Immediately the or­ ganizing machinery of the Union swung into action. The company officials were contacted, but be­ cause of the T-H Act, could not give the SIU a contract till the Union had been certified by the NLRB. Many volunteer organ­ izers went aboard, and pledge cards were obtained from all those seeking SIU standards of wages and working conditions. All of the red-tape of organiz­ Long in the West Indian trade, ing in a new field had to be those ships were manned by SIU gone through, in order to comply crews before and during the war, with the law. Following this pre­ till the last one was sunk by liminary groundwork, the NLRB enemy action in 1943. Yet the was petitioned by the Union on Anti-Union provisions of the March 18, for an election in the Taft-Hartley Act are so strict company's ships now under op­ that, despite the long record of eration. contractual relations between the The Board ordered that the company and the Union, it • was necessary to go out and re-win elections be held, and the Carra­ bulle was voted in New Orleans this company the hard way. on July 12, and the Catahoula on July 15, in Deepwater, New Jersey. Many Seafarers are familiar with this trade, having ridden much of the business, but again the old Carrabulle, Casimir, and Catahoula before the war. The nobody knows for sure. ships pick up molasses in a If the Marshall Plan does not number of ports in the Islands help, it is difficult to see what and discharge in New Orleans can. The Plan was designed to rehabilitate Europe—and China. and Deepwater, New Jersey. Most of the molasses is used in The beneficiary nations cannot Dupont plants for making alco­ buy American goods this year or hol. It is a steady trade and the next unless the pimchases are return of these ships to the SIU financed by the United States. The nations just won't have the means many warm-water jobs. Though the company is oper­ dollars to pay for American ^oods until the Plan provides ating only the two Liberty-type tankers at present, several more them. are coming out. Some operators still look for "The Organizing Staff and the the Plan to bolster the industry. entile membership wish to thank Last week, a report from New those men on the Carrabulle and Orleans disclosed that shipping the Catahoula whose votes se­ officials in that great port were cured this company for the expecting the European recovery Union," SIU Director of Organi­ zation Williams stated. (Continued on Page 3) NEW YORK —Cuba Distilling is SIU again. The victory came as ballots cast in the recent NLRB ^election were counted Juno 20. Only certification by NLRB is now awaited, before en­ tering into negotiations with the company for a contract, stated Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization. Coming as another in the long series of new companies added to the SIU in recent months, the winning of Cuba Distilling means the return of an old company. Bad Shipping In New York Cats Down Job Totai Shipping is bad and the out­ Other ports have held up bet­ nearly dead in recent weeks. look is too confused to permit ter—relatively—than New York. There have been few coal ship­ a clear-cut prediction. In fact, except for Norfolk, they ments at all, and foreign ships There it is in a nutshell. As have pretty much held their own. have taken most of what little of right now, American tramp This is especially true of Balti­ coal has gone to Europe under shipping is shot, and the tanker more, Mobile and New Orleans. the Plan. business is far .slower than it The remaining ports, which have COAL DISAPPOINTS should be. The liner services are few payoffs and sign-ons, have in fair shape, and the companies been subject to wide fluctuations Perhaps when manufactured report solid bookings so far as which have not alwayS been in goods and machinery begin to the passenger business is con­ line with the overall shipping loom larger in the Marshall cerned. But it is tramp and tank­ picture. Plan this fall and winter. New er shipping which makes the dif­ But New York remains the York shipping will take a turn ference between good times and nation's biggest port by far. for the better, as was confidently bad for Seafarers. When jobs in New "York fall off predicted a few weeks ago. No­ The Marshall Plan, which by 50 to 60 percent, or more, body knows, however, and the everybody thought would be a things turn bad for everybody. latest prophecies of the operat­ shot in the arm for shipping, has Even if the®volume of goods ors have been dark indeed. Of done no good at all as yet, des­ shipped remains at its present course, the operators are now in pite the provision that half the level, there is no reason to sup­ negotiations with all the mari­ cargoes must go in American pose that more Maritime Com­ time unions and their strategy ships. What is more, although the mission ships will not be sent to can be expected to be gloomy Marshall Plan itself is bound t8 the Government's up-river bone- insistence that shipping will go grow with the passage of time, yards. Too many Seafarers have from bad to worse. many ship operators now think gone out on ships that were only According to published reports, that it never will stimulate ship­ half-loaded or worse, and too the lack of coal cargoes is the ping very much. WASHINGTON —There's just many ships come back from Eu­ greatest disappointment to the rope in ballast. Those ships need ship operators. One new reason a chance that Congress may do OTHER PORTS'HOLD An analysis of shipping from fuU cargoes. given for the lack is Europe's Sipmething about the shipbuild­ ing program that failed to pass Why hasn't the Marshall Plan the middle of February through own fast reviving coal mining the middle of July shows the helped? The answer is that the industry. Perhaps eventually the Senate in June. When the special session of trend. So far as Seafarers are Marshall Plan right now is a there will be more coal and concerned, what has happened is trickle of grain and something grain cargoes for SIU ships, be­ Congress convenes next week, this: New York, which during less than a trickle of coal. cause the Marshall Plan shipping bills embodying an 11-point pro­ Most of the grain has moved administrator has ruled that gram will be brought up in the the late winter and spring, sent out anywhere from 600 to a from Gulf ports, a fact which has fi-eight rates for bulk cargoes Senate by Senator Hawkes of 1,000 men every two weeks, now helped the situation for Seafar­ must cover higher American New Jersey. The program was included in sends less than 400 men in the ers in that area. But the great costs. This might keep the for­ coal port of Norfolk has been eign tramps from getting too two bills which were passed by same period. Ship Program Is Not Yet Dead the House of Representatives, but which were lost in the shuffle in the Senate during the hectic last days before Congress adjourned. There is also a good chance that Congress wiU extend the time limit for using the $84,000,000 the Mai-itime Commission now has available for ship con­ struction. Failure of Congress to grant 50-percent subsidies has kept anybody from taking the money. % �•iiiafilliiiliii Page Two TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA i. Atlantic and Gulf District u Affiliated with the Axnerkan 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 Acl of August 24, 1912. 267 Truth — What's That? We don't know what it is, but there's a relentless something which keeps pushing the nation's daily press to go overboard in publishing anything that smacks of the sensational. In its mad, head-long plunge to stop the public in its tracks, our great American press will halt at nothing in "presenting the news ob;ectively and fairly." The nation'.s newspapers are ever seeking the truth so that the American public can be the best informed and least hysterical readers in the world. So says the American press. Giving our "truth-seeking" friends the benefit of the doubt, we'll grant that in this world of greed, mis­ trust, double-dealing and contmpt for the underdog or little guy, the truth must be a pretty elusive quarry. But we would expect that when these self-styled "hunters of the truth" do finally come face to face with what they claim to be after, they'd recognize it. And if they had already gone overboard, and the facts—or the truth, if they prefer—^show them up, you'd think they would be honest and courageous enough to stand up and admit it. In that way they might even be able to haul in some of the lies they had been casting about the countryside. That, however, doesn't appear to be the object of their "objectivity." After all—our guardians of truth reason among themselves—just because we've spun a web of lies doesn't mean we've got to .dirty ourselves breaking it up. Maybe we bray like asses, they probably say, but why brag about 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 Servke desk. , And that brings us to what will go down in the books as the biggest hoax of the year to be shoved down the nation's throat by the self-styled "responsible" Ameri­ can press. Staten Island Hospitai Men Now In The Marm Ikapltok We mean the incident aboard the SS William Carson last week, which the newspapers catapaulted into a Page One "Mutiny," based on the Navy's hourly reports from These are the Union Brolhezs cunenriy in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents: These Brothers find time hanging the "Warships Rushing To Quell Mutiny." It was a right heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by big operation, reported the press on July 13. writing to them. "U. S. Freighter Out Of Control, Pleads For Aid." MOBILE HOSPITAL W. H. COLBOURNE the headlines wept. But don't fear those roughhouse, A. C. McALPIN M. C. GADDY piratical seamen, good people—the dauntless U. S. Navy JOSEPH BENNETT H. L. SEYMOUR had dispatched an entire flotilla including the 50,000 CHARLES R. VORN JAMES FARRIOR tons of USS Missouri and the world's largest aircraft JOSEPH BLANCHARD E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA carrier. Coral Sea, to the scene. Thirteen vessels along O. M. RAYNOR EDWIN MAXWELL S- i. 3^ with scores of planes were taking part in the hunt for SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL FRANK WAGNER the 7,000-ton Carson and her crew of 30 Seafarers—to J. HODO P. E. CUMARE make copy for our truth-conscious press. W. WATSON H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON The Coast Guard also was reported represented in E. MELLE D. P. GELTNAS G. L. DUXWORTH the great ship-hunt, with a cutter "racing to the scene." P. TRASMIL ED MILLER What could be better news—short of war, that is? For » » XXX three days, the nation's readers were carried via the front SAVANNAH MARINE HOS. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL LOYD E. WARDEN pages through "the stormy seas off the Azores," as they TROY THOMAS M. T. TABING M. J. LUCAS waited for the chmax. W. ROBERTS E. T. JANASJAK Alas, they waited in vain. Our great "truth-seeking, F. T. ALKOFER HAROLD H. SPENCER GEO. H. SEEBERGER objective" press institutions let them down like a ton NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL THOS. A. BENSON of bricks. STELLY C. FORMAN EDWARD L. PIERCE On the fourth day, when the truth was learned, E. LIPARI JOSEPH WING most papers promptly swept the incident off their front R. F. BLACK WKLLIAM T. ROSS MATTHEW LITTLE pages and said nothing more about it. A few of the more J. DENNIS BYRON C. BARNES conscience-stricken, buried a couple of sticks in the inside L. C.- MASON A, LOOPER pages, saying the "Mutiny Proves False." And unless you C. ANDERSON STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL read with a fine-toothed comb, chances are you never RALPH PIEPHET F. O. FONDULA even discovered that much. J. E. BURNS V. R. NORTH E..BULIK Anybody around still wondering why American sea­ V. P. SALLINGS -G. FINKLEA C. GREEN men won't get a fair break in our nation's press? C. E. BRADY C. R. GRIMES 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.) J. McNEELY J. L. ROBERTS D. DeDUISEN A. JENS;BY J. BOUYEA J. PRATS R. R. GIANFAGIONE L. E. TAYLOR J. RUDOLPH V. H. SHERMAN A. D. EWING A. NORMAN M. CARMONA A. VITIELLO C. NANGLE W. HUNT W. S. PERRY S. J. CONTOIR P. DAUGHERTY R. H. RHONE V. ESCOBAR XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUfeE FOSTER COMMANDER 1 I �Friday, July 23, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Bad Shipping in New York Cuts Job Totai since then, and. it has come in (Continued from Page 1) program t6 rescue the sagging New York. The peak two weeks in the export business. period studied was between FebHowever, in the same report, iruary 24 and March 10. During it was reVealed that Waterm^ that fortnight, 2,763 men were had turned 50 ships back to the shipped. New York shipped 697, Maritime Commission in the last Boston 71, Philadelphia 118, Bal­ 10 months because there were no timore 406, Norfolk 272, Savan­ cargoes for them to carry. Alcoa nah 70, Tampa 63, Mobile 427, said that it had turned back six New Orleans 480, Galveston 141, vessels since the first of the year, and San Juan 18. Incidentally, and Mississippi said that 11 ships this was only a fair two weeks had gone to the boneyard. in New York. In sharp contrast, a new low But a Mississippi spokesman optimistically declared that he was reached during the two hoped the Marshall Plan event- weeks ending July 13. In this nielly would indirectly enlarge period. New York shipped only the company's trade with West 347 men. Boston shipped 19, Africa and South America. But Philadelphia 94, Baltimore 411, few operators strike so cheerful Norfolk 97, Savannah 58, Tampa 42, Mobile 346, New Orleans 421, a note. Studying SIU shipping figures Galveston 110 and San Juan 31. collected at two-week intervals, The total was 1,976, which was one finds that, in the period from 787 fewer than were shipped the middle of February through during the Feb. 24-March 10 pe­ the first half of July, shipping riod. held its own pretty well up to Further analysis of SIU ship­ June 1. The big drop has come ping from mid-February to mid- July reveals a number of fluc­ tuations which substantiate the thesis that New York is the key port. New York reached its peak for the period in the two weeks ending February 24, when 1,007 men were shipped. New York's low was in the period ending July 13 when only 347 men were sent to jobs. New York's condi­ tion was what brought the over­ all total down. Boston had i^s high for the pe­ riod in March, its low in July. Philadelphia's best two weeks came at the end of May, its worst way back in February. Norfolk had its greatest activity in the two weeks ending May 4, its slowest time in February. Savannah's best shipping was early in May, its poorest at the end of May. Tampa's high was in April, its low in the early part of May. Mobile had its best shipping early in March, its worst in the last two weeks of May and has shown considerable recovery since then. New Orleans actually reached its peak in the two weeks end­ ing June 29, its low at the end of April and the beginning of May. Galveston's briskest ship­ ping was in the first half of June, its worst in the first half of July. However, although many ports have had their usual number of jobs on the board during recent weeks, the lack of activity in New York has affected all ports. When a Port Agent says that jobs are hard to find he may not mean that the shipping rate is down. He may mean that so many men have come to his port from New York his list is over­ crowded. A spurt in New York could change things for the bet­ ter almost overnight. Look at it this way. Suppose that New York, which should be shipping 700 men in a two-week period, ships only 350 men. Sup­ pose that Baltimore in the same A&G Shipping, in Two-Week Periods: Feb. 24 July 14 ALL DCPARTMBNTS Feb. 24 Mar. 10 Mar. 24 Apr. 7 Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 June 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ... ... ... ... .... .. Bos. 93 71 94* 50 62 23 — 21 25 44 19§ •Best Two N.Y. 1007* 697 601 730 475 737 578 640 406 394 347§ Bait. 357§ 406 426 376 380 357§ 374 469* 409 423 411 Phil. 58§ 118 91 158 128 86 106 192* 138 60 94 Norf. — 272 191 161 197 287* 72§ 194 104 111 97 Sav. 90 70 119 104 92 49 147* 26§ 90 61 58 Tarn. 47 63 53 101 109* 31 20§ 44 64 58 42 Mob. 350 427* 290 227 311 354 250 190§ 265 312 346 Week Period. N.O. 393 480 394 420 461 383fj 435 468 443 482* 421 §Wor3t Two Gal. S.J. 136 98 141 18 146 33 118 14 161 25 145 48* 162 26 36 118 212* 34 164 35 31 110§ Week Period. Total 2531 2763* 2438 2459 2401 2500 2170 2398 2190 2144 19768 DECK DEPARTMENT Bos. .... — Feb. 24 37 Mar. 10 43* Mar. 24 .: 22 Apr. 7 26 Apr. 20 May 4 6§ — May 18 .. 9 June 1 June 15 12 12 June 29 ....: : 8 July 14 •Best Two Week N.Y. 318* 232 207 260 163 255 185 189 128 145 1108 Period. PhiL 24 51 24 60 58 49 50 85* 60 238 56 Bait. 175 159 213* 179 158 1158 168 207 181 197 129 Norf. — 139 89 77 87 147* 298 84 54 70 59 Sav. — 27 46 43 45 16 68* 138 33 33 18 Tam. 21 22 16 43 47* 11 68 14 22 27 22 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 120 1338 74 28 80 239* 69 3 102 161 60 16 156 86 9 518 115 209 10 75 134 168 65 24* 157 378 63 15 70 220 15 518 110 162 16 77 17!jr 129 81* 16 142* 141 52 13 §Worsl Two Week Period. Total 865 1058* 977 886 993 990 778 957 855 908 7508 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 133* 120 42 3 107 638 37 9 llff 94 56 9 72 125 35 2§ 118 115 54 8 125 44 888 11 108 131 54 4 66 114 43 8 85 128 96* 4 109 133* 42 13* 109 113 338 2 §Worst Two Week Period. • Total 819 768 819 807 786 870* 761 733 728 668 6288 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Bos. — Feb. 24 22 Mar. 10' 23* Mar. 24 18 Apr. 7 15 Apr. 20 .... 12 May 4 — May 18 .... 7 June 1 June 15 .... 68 9 June 29 .... July 14 .... 68 •Best Two Week N.Y. 386* 223 239 269 186 277 232 205 1218 150 127 Period. Phil. 138 43 34 50 42 24 32 59* 46 22 24 Bait. 1088 145 119 112 129 178* 119 142 158 135 159 Norf. — 69 65 49 55 87* • 31 62 29 24 218 Sav. — 23 44* 37 23 16 41 88 32 '9 21 Tam. 17 27 26 39 41* 88 88 19 23 22 13 period has 420 jobs, which is about normal these days for that port. If the extra 350 men in New York flock to Baltimore the latter port becomes overcrowded. Jobs become hard to get al­ though the Baltimore shipping rate holds up. TANKER PACTS HELP At present, no real basis for prediction exists. The failure of the Marshall Plan to spur ship­ ping in the manner expected has given all so-called experts on the maritime industi-y a gloomy out­ look which may or may not be entirely justified. A couple of more months may tell the story. The Marshall Plan shipments may pick up. The ef­ fect of new foreign-flag ships may be more than offset by the 50 percent rule. And then there is the tanker situation. One thing that has kept SIU shipping at a fair level compared with the overall condition of the maritime industry has been the steady succession of new tanker contracts won by the Union or­ ganizers. However, there are many SIUcontracted tankers now lying idle for lack of charters. Some think that the charters will come when the northeastern states start laying in their winter oil supplies. And perhaps that is what will happen. ONE BRIGHT SPOT From time to time the LOG wiU review the total shipping situation. If there is any good news it will be reported glee­ fully. Meanwhile, there is noth­ ing to be gained by hiding the bad news. For one thing it can't be hidden. More important, an informed SIU membership is a membership prepared to face a bad situation if the present trend is not reversed. There is one bright spot in to­ day's picture. The SIU is the only union in maritime in which the number of jobs stiU matches the number of actual members. The loss in jobs has been en­ tirely among permitmen, tripcarders and men from other dis­ tricts who like to sail under A&G conditions. This fact is final justification for the Union's past policy of never letting the number of members be as great as the number of jobs. Lucky Man STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Bos. Feb. 24 .... Mar. 10 .... Mar. 24 .... Apr. 7 '. Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 Jime 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ,... N.Y, 303* 242 12 155 28* 201 :... 10 126 21 205 58 « 161 246 58 157 7 23 998 110 5. •Best Two Week Period. Phil. 21 24 33 48* 28 138 24 48* 32 15 14 Bait. 74 102 94 86 93 648 87 120 70 91 123* Norf. — 64* 37 35 55 53 128 48 21 17 17 Sav. — 20 29 24 24 17 38* 58 25 19 19 Ta^. 9 14 11 19 21* 12 68 11 19 9 7 0 Mob. N.O. GaL S.J. 97 140 • 208 4 284* 134 35 6 78 139 30 8 69 139 32 3« 78 137 32 7 95 36 1278 13 105 147 45* 7 548 134 24 13 70 153 39 14 74 174* 41 6 95 167 25 16* §Worst Two Week Period. Total 664i 937* 642 666 622 640 632 708 607 5688 598 Fred Walker, AB. stepped out of room he shared with George Griffin on SS John Bertram, just five minutes be­ fore steam blast which kiUed Mohammed Elsay^ sgnd fiitally burned Griffin. �TUB S EAF AKE BS laC Page Four Phony 'Mutiny! Report Sends Press Wild WHAT The report of a mutiny at sea aboard the William Carson, South Atlantic vessel, set off one of the biggest maritime hubbubs since the end of the war. It threw the U.S. Navy into a fren­ zied activity and made front page • newspaper fodder for several days. itwim... QUESTION: The occupation of seafaring is very often characterized as "romantic." What does seagoing life offer you that isn't to be had in a shoreside job? - Picked up by U.S. Navy head­ quarters in London, nearby mer­ chant ships were immediately or­ dered to the scene and a Naval squadron on maneuvers nearby was alerted. The aircraft carrier Coral Sea was readied to dispatch planes to the scene and the battleship Missouri was ordered to stand by. The next message received from the ship was blinked to the tanker Hampton Roads and stat­ ed: "Everything is under con­ trol." Naval vessels and the Coast Guard cutter Campbell, how­ ever, continued on to the ship to investigate. In the meantime, the story ^ gained front page space in papers across the counti"y. Without con­ firmation as to the existence of an actual mutiny, newspapers ran the story with such head­ lines as: "Warships Speed To Mutinied Vessel." Later, when the true story came out, the newspapers, if they carried it at all, gave it small space on an inside page. DETAILS DELAYED . ' ^ i I like going lo sea because it is a clean, healthy Ufa With the exceptions that you would find in any other occupation, my shipmates are good-hearted, ser­ ious and citable workers. Be­ sides a living, going to sea gives me a chance to see many things. I get a taste of life all over the world. And when my job is done ' find the trip is over. T come back to the U.S. for a spell., where life is free and good. . { : While I'm out at sea I have a chance to salt away a few bucks for a rainy day. Under the fine conditions our Union has won. I do my job.- Yes, I'm satisfied. . On July 12, the Carson flashed a radio message reporting a mutiny aboard the ship, which at the time was off the Azores. ' JOSE coarTEs; AB: GUIDO BERDON, Wiper: It wound up as a fizzle, how­ ever, when it was proved to be the work of a crazed radio op­ erator, who sent the message and then committed suicide. According to Navy Headquart­ ers, the ship had radioed: "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. Come at once." Efforts to contact the ship by radio were futile. The Carson maintained silence for 28 hours. Ju!r 2% IMS While I am abojurd ship L do my job in accordance with the terms of our SIU contracts, which have made seafaring a decent, respectable and worth­ while occupation. When I step ashore, I'm free to go practically anywhere I wish. I see places that most people dream about. I get a chance to learn many languages. I get close to what goes on in the world. Besides all that I Uke' the sea itself and I enjoy being on the water. As long as I'm represented by a Union Uke the SIU. I'll keep on going to sea. - For me, a shoreside job just can't be com­ pared to a job on ships. ABE WERNICK, OS: CARLOS DIAZ. Chief Cook: liis Sailing on ships has given me a wonderful jopi>ortunlty to see the world; so far I've been around the globe 12 times. But bigger than that, going lo sea is the job I like. I've been at it since 1941, sailed through the war and was hit four limes. I could never stand a shore job. To me a shore job means rush­ ing in subways, buses, or street cars, packed against people like a sardine. I like the sea because I get something out of it. Like the little romance I've found in a far-off land. Give me the sea anytimie. 1 wouldn't make a change for anything. ''WW00 BRUCE HENN, Cook: I'm a married man with a family, and I go to sea because our Union wages and conditions give me a chance lo support them in fairly decent style. Al­ though I miss them while I'm away, I get a chance to make up for it by spending full days with them after I payoff a ship. That is. until the money runs out. Then.it's down to the Union Hall for another job. A few beefs crop up now and then, sure, but 1 like my job and the men I worlr witlt. Our Union wages and conditions are good, so it's not a bad way to make a living. A man could certainly do a helluva lot worse ashore. ALBERT MOSHER, AB; If I could get a good shoreside job I'd take it, especially if I could have the same money at the end of every two m<mths that I have at the end of a voyage. Maybe I would accept a little less. I'm net sailing to find romance on the high seas. Right now I'm sailing to make money and lay it up so I can get married, sometime soon. There is plenty of romance right near your own home town. At least that's where 1 found mine, and I don't need any more. How­ ever, I've been sailing for three years and I've liked it. I can see how the sea gete into some guys' blood so they can't leave it. It was fully five days after the original message had been sent that the story of what had actually taken place was made known. . Naval headquarters in London reported that a Navy boarding party from the U.S. destroyer George K. MacKenzie boarded the ship to find "an orderly but surprised crew." In his report to the London base, the commander of the fi'sasa • boarding party reported: "Briefly, the radioman, whose sanity was LADISLAUS A. ZIENBKA. St.; doubtfulj sent out the SOS and I think the seaman's life is a information about a mutiny, and good life because it makes a then at a time unknown jumped man out of you. Sure, it's a over the side. romantic life. Perhaps that's an­ "The Master of the Carson other reason why the seaman's states the crew is the best he life is a good one, and why I ever sailed with. I have copies go to_ sea myself. I like to visit of statements of the Master and different ports, different people, all officers concerning the radio­ different scenery." Maybe I like man." best, personally, going to Italy, The radioman was identified but I've been all over the world. as Gerald A. Melton, 25, of Sav­ Some places, some people I've annah, Georgia, liked better than others, but I The mutiny report came while like seeing them all, and I'll see the Carson was boimd for Nova a lot of them again, for I intend Scotia aftet- having delivered a to keep on shipping out. It's cargo of Marshall" Plan coal to not the money. I can tell you. Genoa, Italy. It is expected to It would take more than money arrive in New York tomorrow, to make me give up sailing. July 24. Sure, I go to sea for romance. Everybody i» tabbed for one kind of a job or another. I was tabbed for sailing. I've been at it for three years, and I hope to stay at it a good many years to come. There's no job ashore that I'd like. It's not a question of money, although I like money as well as the next man. I've tried workixig ashore and it was no good, for Fd get to thinking of the sea. I like salt water, I like the ships I sail, I like the men I sail with—especially, be­ cause they are Seafarers. What's more, I like the places I go and I like to go to a lot of them. It's the sea fqjr me, every time! HERMAN RICCI, Electrician;. Sailing out of the SIU Halls, I have job security. Working ashore I would be subject to intermittent work. But as for the life at sea itself—I don't love it. It is a solitary life. You are out .of contact with normal social existence. So far as the foreign ports are concerned, there is no- place like the good old U.S.A.! Conditions are sick­ ening abroad. The sunny tropical skies blister the skin, and the sea air and endless seascape numbs the spirit. Yes I'll "go down lo the seas again," as the poet says; but I'll go to make a dollar and not to hear the gull's cry! • .J.:,. A;':.- r O • fi . �Fxfaiay. Page Fira Tampa Seafarers Happy Again As Shaping Gets Needed Pick-Up Haayaaized Aad Fm^n Ships (my Most Of f^iUy Tonnage BY LLOYD (Bladcie) GAiUHIER PHILADELPHIA — That ehot cal baseball bugs are waiting for in the arm lor this port's ship­ the rejuvenated Athletics to ride ping hasn't shown up yet. Things into first place and cop the pennsmt. are practically at a standstill. There'll be some special ac­ We had one ship in last week for a payoff. She was the Mar­ tivity Monday night over at ina, a Bull Line scow. She Shi be Park, but it will be of signed on again and shoved off. the bush league variety. Henry Quith a few v^sels, however, Wallace will lead his reds (not from Cincinnati, either) into were here in transit. In view of the story in last ^he third party conweek's LOG pointing out that, I according to Department of Com- { But after the mush that was merce figures, Philadelphia is manufactured at the two preback as the nation's second port vious "circuses" this town can in volume of tonnage handled, stand about just anything. some clarification is needed in No hits, no i-uns, three errors. order to reconcile this with the present state of shipping. HEASONS Branch Meetings Don't forget to Sio The next regtflar -metabnship meetings urtil be iieM Wednesday eveniimr, Jidy 28 at 7 P. M. in aU ports. With the exception of Sew York, all branches hold their meet­ ings in their own hsSls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium. 100 East 17th Street, eomur of Penrth Avenue. These eessions are a good cbeoce SOT yon to bit the •Oodk and ^eak.your piece. Take an active part in Rie Sm. Make sure you're at :tha tnseting. Bementber. the time is 7 P.M. A» Srotfaers must .Show proxnptly. TAMPA — The arrival of 'any beefs that may exist. From sceveral ships stirred shipping in there on it is a pleasure to pay this port last week, a pick-up her off. Is it any wonder? which is most welcome. Another ship on which Sea­ The Robert McBurney, Over- farers are doing a bang-up job lakes, paid off, then signed on. is the Albert K. Smiley, which Most of the Black Gang decided was in here last Friday. Deck to stick with the ship, and a few Delegate Bailey, Ship's Delegate in the Deck and Stewards De­ McDonald and Stewards Dele­ partments did likewise. gate Ruppert are keeping beefs It is deserving of mention that on the Smiley at a minimum. this ship comes in, pays off, There is never a beef aboard signs on and sails with never a that concerns anything but the beef in the entire procedure. repair list, and that is handled There isn't "even a dispute after in smart fashion. the two-month trip. The way the Smiley lads work it is this: They turn in a list, ABLE CREW which is taken to the heads of This unusual vrecord is a trib­ the departments concerned, with ute to the intelligence and abil­ the advice that the repairs are ity of each Seafarer aboard the to be made by the time the ship. Furthermore, the Dele­ ship docks in Tampa again. gates—Pearce, Stewards; Woods, This method works out for the Engine and "Eagle Eye", Deck— Smiley and all hands are happy are doing a damn good job. over the situation. They have all books and per­ We had the Winslow Homer mits taken up and ready to turn in yesterday. She called for sev­ over to the boarding Patrolman, eral replacements, which were along with a clear account of easy to get. We shipped two ABs, a Bosun, one OS and an Oiler to her. The Homer is another ship on which beefs are a rarity. Baltimore Shipping Is Fair To Middling GRIFFIN DIES Although Philadelphia does By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ and that's where the beefs must Hospital celebrated the one hunhandle a tremendous amount of anniversary of be settled. Slowly the companies d]red and fiftieth We )-egret to report that Broth­ BALTIMORE — Shipping is are beginning to realize this — the founding of the Federal tonnage, we do not feel its ef­ er George Griffin, one of the about fifty-fifty this week and fect, for several reasons. First, and it's about time. system of Marine Hospitals. men injured in the "explosion Philly has always been primarily we're doing all right. Seven I was making the rounds of aboard the SS John Bartram, HIBIinS HALL TALK a port of call, especially for SIU- ships were in for payoffs and the hospital that day, visiting passed away last week. contracted ships. None of our there were eight vessels sign­ Quite natuiuUy, most of the our sick Brothers, so I happened Brother Giiffin had been in companies maintains offices in ing on, almost the same num­ talk around the bcatdi is bow the hospital for three weeks and this city, and very few of them ber as last week. we have won the Union Hiring despite-the severity of his burns, Paying off were the Feltoi'e, terminate voyages at this point. Hall with our contracted com­ we were beginning to think he Steel Vendor, Edwin Markham, panies. It pi'ovcs that we are Second, a considerable volume had a fair chance for recovery. I Stephen Leacock, Mae, Oberlin g ei t i n g good Tepresentation, of the port's tonnage is trace­ Unhappily, it wasn't to be that 'Victory and the John Paul somethiiig which is very promis­ able to the fact that four very I Jones. Though this was satisway. ing for the futui« as well as large refineries are located here Word has also been received but the. tankers calling here rep­ I factory in light of present ahip- the present. ' ping conditions, we had been here that Brother WiUiam (Red)' There are still plenty of men resent unorganized outfits, the Collins, an oldtimer from the tngt- of the old line anti-union 'hoping for more. Never satisfied, on the beach here, because many II guess. , Gulf, passed away aboard an un­ have come in from the other corporations. ! The «ight ships -signing on ports thinking that shipping in organized tanker coming back There is yet another factor were the Mae, Feltore, Mangore, from Hamburg. the Port of Baltimore is about ^^{hich enters the picture—and Stephen Leacock, Steel Vendor, to be present during some of the that is approximately -65 per j Oberlin Victory, Bessemer Vic­ the best on the coast. SHAPING UP It would he a good idea, how­ ceremonies as representative of cent of the cargo leaving this tory and Edwin Markham. Atl It won't be long before we ever, for men planning a trip the Union. port goes out in foreign bottoms. sign ons were clean. 1 think it appropriate and fair have things all lined up and here to think the matter over .Only the other day I was down IN TRANSIT before starting out. Shipping is that 1 point out the fact that Tampa will be able to boast of a fit one of the grain elevators. A goodly number of ships liavc not so good tliat it can absorb the Baltimore Marine Hospital is damn fine Hall for the member­ Four ships were being loaded ' considered the best on the coast. ship in this port. and all four were flying foreign also been in port, in transit. eveiybody. Mostly they were Alcoa and Wa­ Work on the project is pro­ Men who have been confined flags. Gashounds and performers are terman jobs, which had been So that fact that Philly ranks definitely on the decline. A few there agree this is so. And I can gressing very nicely. The fur­ crewed up in the Gulf and high in volume of tonnage ship­ that cam_ in here paid off and concur on the basis of my own niture which was sent here from called here to load cargoes. the New Orleans Hall has been ped should not be misconstrued. they were properly disciplined. observations. There were plenty of beefs on The one outstanding factor re­ recovered and should prove very It has IHtle or no actual effect We cannot afford to let these the two South Atlantic ships on this bi-anch's activity. men jeoparflize the ever-improv­ sponsible fur the superior treat­ comfortable to those who sink paying off—the Edwin Markham ing conditions for the rest of ment given at the Baltimore and the Stephen Leacock. The LOCAL STDFF Hospital is the staff, probably the membership. same was true of Isthmian's one of the finest in a hospital Stepping from shipping to mat­ Steel Vendor and Oberlin VieCITIES SERVICE anywhere. ters of local interest it seems tory payoffs. But "they were all Sevei-al Cities Service tankers that most of tjje PhiUieS^ fans settled right aboard ship, witK STAFF HELPFUL were in here during the past are downright indignant over all hands present. week 1-and we hit them as fast The doctors and nurses are ex­ the dismissal of Ben Chapman However, it appears thrae is as they came in. Things appear tremely competent and pleasant. as manager of the dliib. still a bit of trouble over sail­ to be going along fine. Indica­ They go out of their way to help . Chapman, who last week was ing time. When sailing time is tions are that "most of the men a man all they can. headed for his native Birming­ posted make sure that you are aboard will go SIU, because they No matter how well-equipped ham, was hi^y regarded as on board one hour before the know the SIU will bring them an institution is, it is relatively a guy who put some vim into ship is scheduled to ieeve. the best conditions and wages unimportant unless a patient is the outfit, considering the ma­ The Isthmian company tried to on the waterfront. made to feel comfortable and terial he had at hand. make a big issue out of the fact All seamen understand that happy. And that's just what the - At any rate there is some that reveral into them for a little relaxation; of the men hadn't solace in the A.L. situation. Lo- arrived aboard ship one .hour be­ the gains chalked up by the staff of iilU'ses and doctors in All hands here appear to be SIU have benefitted all seamen Baltimore succeed in doing. proud of the way things are fore sailing time. Company rep­ evarywhere. The nurses are swell. A man shaping up down here. resentatives at the payoff of A Skipper on one of the South doesn't even have to make his Several oldtimers are around these two ships kept hammering Atlantic ships that paid off here own bed, something which 1 now, including Johnnie Williams, away at this beef. So make .sure found out "that abusive treat­ doubt can be said, about any A1 Driver, Buddy Baker, George you're on time, and you'Ji elim­ Membership rules require ment of his crew doesn't pay. other Marine Hospital. Cain, G. W. Salters, Tony Sosa inate any chances of the com­ every man entering the Un­ Regardless of what his men did The attitude of the nurses in and Bobby Sheppard, to name pany making an issue of it in ion Halls to show his Union and how hard they woi'ked, he any institution can make a man's a few. All are talking about the the future. hook, pro-book, permit card consistently refused to give them stay either good or miserable. Union Hiring Hall agreement All parties concerned were or white card to the Door­ overtime. In Baltimore, all liands are made which the SIU was able to neg­ present at the pajmffs, eonipany man. Nothing else will be He attempted to chisel them as comfoi'table as possible, be­ otiate. representatives as well as the recognized. This is for the There is talk of Waterman op-:crews. And that's the way we on everything he could lluough- cause they are suri-ounded by membership's protection. want it. We don't like the. com-^ out the trip. Even the company people- who show a willingness crating three ships on the Europ­ Don't waste the Doorman's ean I'un as soon as the Marshall pany's ideas on taking care of did not support his actions and, to cooperate and help them. — or your own — time by when the trip was over, they So on the hospital's anniver­ Plan stuff starts clearing. This r matter's in their offices. V arguing this point. Observe sary, a word of appreciation in will be a boon to the Port (A We have a man on the sliips told him- to pack his bags. '• Ihe rules you make. Last Friday the local Marine to represent the crew's interests, behalf of the Seafai-ers confined. Tampa. Member^ip flutes �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Why Bosuns Get Grey Friday, July 23, 1948 The SS John Bnrtram blast which took the life of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed in Tampa last week, recalls a somewhat similar tragedy aboard the SS Homestead in Jacksonville, almost two years ago. Two Seafar­ ers died when the Homestead, a Deconhil tanker, went up in flames after a holt of lightning touched off her 50,000 gallons of gasoline, Aug. 5, 1946. By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN These photos of various stages of Ever since getting this occasion­ the fire were submitted by Thomas al column under way last winter Weathersbee, recently Third Assist­ I have watched eagexdy for con­ ant Engineer on the Cape Catoche. tributors to come in. The results Ill photo left, water from shorehave been quite gratifying. side apparatus is being poured into blazing tanker. Eleven city fire com­ However, I do feel that if panies and two firehoats fought the "Why Bosuns Get Gray Hair" three-alarm inferno. Although flames were used as an invariable head­ still feed furiously on gasoline cargo ing, with the editor of the LOG in photo right, the Homestead was adding.subheadings, that readers practically destroyed at this pcrint. would come to expect and more View of Homestead below, was readily ,find these articles by taken about an hour after fire start­ ed. Ship was listing at port. SIU Bosuns. I haven't the time to look up and comment on all the contri­ butions, but I do remember a fe"' '^here was a humorous one by .lackie Martin. And right now I have before me Tex Suit's TAMPA — George Griffin, excellent article in the LOG of July 9 on the ideal Bosun. one of the victims of the SS Dan Butts, C. Murray and a John Bertram steam line ex­ few others have promised to plosion, died in a local hos­ contribute, so I'm putting the By A. S. CARDULLO pital July 15 after a valiant pressure on them now. I'd' also three-week struggle for sur­ SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping like to hear from Jack Greenkept on a pretty even keel here vival. haw who was chairman of the this past week. One thing about New York committee that looked Horribly burned in the this port: if a fellow really wants into registration rules. blast which also took the life to ship out, has a rating and PLUG LOOPHOLES his book is in good standing, of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed This time, I'm x fushing into there isn't too much of a -lay­ and injured two others. Grif­ print myself to urge the fol­ over. lowing steps on the negotiating fin's demonstrated an amaz­ We've been sweating it out committee: i ing courage and will to live. for the past week looking for 1) Cargo ports should be in­ He had sustained first, sec­ a building. There are plenty of cluded with hatches and tankond and third degree burns places around town, but we are' tops, when opxened or closed, of the body. • taking our time and looking for for the ptupose of loading or Griffin, an OS. was scalded the best we can get for our discharging^ cargo, or after car­ as he sought to escape money. go has been worked. through a passageway filled CREW DONATES 2) Bosuns should be prohibi­ with live steam shooting The crew of the SS Steel ted from standing gangway from a line connected to the Seafarer, which stopped in San watches or doing any other work deck machinery. Francisco enroute to the Far which might deprive an AB or East, donated $35 to the pro­ OS of overtime. In this connec-^' posed—but as yet unopened— tion, a Bosun should only super­ San Francisco Branch, with the vise his crew, perform the most following note: skilled pieces of seamanship and '•Please accept this $35 so that discharge duties specifically call­ you may purchase books for the ed for by law, custom and Union new Union Hall — books for By CAL TANNER I green ticket and blue ticket ABs This sound system was hooked agreement. pleasure and books for educa­ jthis week. We, therefore, want to up for temporary use, because The reasons for the first rec­ MOBILE — There was rela­ tion—so that men ashore may ommendation are self-evident. tively little change last week urge everyone who has enough we expect to have the bottom brush up on or up their rates time in for a green ticket to go half of our building ready for The second is necessary today in the status of Mobile shipping. and otherwise profitably pass up and get it immediately, as the use in late summer, when we because the Bosun is top man The overall picture was fair, their time on the beach." commissioners are not going to will make permanent installation on overtime. As a consequence, with a total of 165 bookmen and The money was forwarded by sign on over 50 per cent blue to cover both floors. Mates do everything they can to 76 permitmen shipped out. Deck Delegate John P. Trust, tickets on any one ship. make a Bosun refuse overtime. The Mobile branch was sad­ Engine Delegate O. C. Bailey, Five sign-ons, along with three Both Bosun and crew should be Another reminder is directed dened by the news of the sudden Jr., and Steward Delegate Edgar ships in transit, accounted for the protected. to the aliens in our membership. death of Brother William E. (Frenchy) Goulet. , men shipped. The transit ships On government subsidized ships, (Red) Collins, who died of a Other crewmembers who conj each took a couple of replace­ the percentage of non-citizens heart attack Tuesday while at ^ tributed were: S, Hollstedt, J. ments. sea. Ryan, G. Gooden, E. Ely, L. Signing on were "the Ponce de Brother CoUins was widely HeiS TAK1^)G• W. Foglia, E. Waterman, U. UiiLeon, Governor Graves, Goverknown throughout the entire At­ ' THAT WATERM-W porn, R. Walter, G. Gibbons, R. I nor Houston and Governor lantic and Gulf District and he OOB/ V—i Pennington, B. Duplentis, R. jo'Neil, all Waterman Steamship was well-liked by everyone. At Marrero, A. Rodriguez, D. Davis, As part of its campaign to j Corporation vessels; and the nne time he worked as an of­ P. G. Dacanay, ^l. Rodriguez, P. expand its port activities, Mo­ Cape Remain, an Alcoa ship. ficial in the Port of Mobile, and B. Aton, Dalacerna and the Chief bile has served warning on New at the time of his death was do­ Payoffs were held during the Cook, whose name we were un­ York that it is going after any ing a job for the Union on an I week on the following three able to make out. and all business now being unorganized tanker. ships: Wild Ranger, Ponce de handled by the Big City. PAYOFFS Leon—both Waterman—and the The wife of Brother Frank Terming it a "friendly war," The Lyons and the Governor Alcoa Pioneer. These payoffs Westman, of the towboat division officials of the Alabama State Brandon paid off this week, were exceptionally smooth. Prac­ of the Marine Allied Workers, Docks have set up offices in tically no beefs existed on anj' passed away July 16. The Mo­ neither of which had too many New York to notify shippers of permitted in the crews has been of them. bile Branch of the SIU extends beefs. There were plenty of men the advantages of shipping cut down fi'om 25 to 15 per cent. its sincere sympathy to Brother shipped as replacements on inthrough the southern port. -They MOVED FAST tercoastals. All aliens who are in a position Westman. claim their campaign has al­ Some of the men around the to do so should immediately take It was touch and go on the On the organizing front, ac­ ready brought results and they port now are G. Melting, T. the necegsai-y step.s to get their tivity -was fairly quiet for the are now handling much business three Waterman Liberties we citizenship. jPopa, D. Bell, R. W. Stanford, past week. Nothing unorganized that was formerly New York's. crewed up the past week. The the "Moose" and several others. hit the port, and in the Marine IMPROVEMENT . One of the biggest lures is the company had been bidding on We lost Frank Snyder's ad­ Allied Workers we are still wail­ fact that they have built new, several U. S. Army time char­ dress. Let him contact the Frisco Comforting news for the mem­ ing for action on petitions we modern docks — considered the ters. When their bids were ac­ office if he reads this. bership is the fact that the water have on file with the National most modem in the country— cepted the ships had to be crew­ The weather out here has been cooler, fan and public address Labor Relations Board. ed and on their way in 24 hours and are able to handle cargo at just right. Nice and warm in system, which they authorized one-sixth the cost in New York. jto make the cargo committments. . Quite a few oldtimers are the daytime and cool enough to for purchase, have been installed Last month Mobile celebrated It was a hectic job getting them around the .Mobile beach at the use a blanket during the night. and are operating satisfactorily. the 20th anniversary of the crewed, stored, signed on and moment. Among them are J. Cardullo and Bernstein went The P.A. system is particularly Leys, F. O. Swenson, N. Kiehl, to the beach during the week­ building of its government docks. shoved off in the period of time During those 20 years, the port allowed. But all came off smooth- effective and there is noticeable C. M. Crooks, B. A. Turner, F. end. They both got so tired improvement at the meetings. All Gegan, R. Tucker, S. Piner, C. E. watching the younger set exer­ of Mobile has climbed from lyThe Coast Guard here started hands can hear clearly what is Wells, C. R. Simmons, J. Kackur, cise that they were knocked out twenty-fourth to sixth place in enforcing its new directive on being said. H. Douglas and H. Ducloux. the nation, in cargo handled. for the rest pf the week. Griffin Succumbs I Little Change In Mobile: Shipping Is Fair Port Mobile Out For NY Shipping Frisco Branch Busy Looking For New Mali �Fridar, JidT THE SEAPAKEXS 1948 LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BiTinch minutes except Boston's MOBILE — Clieinnan. W. C. and New Orleans' accepted. Vot­ McCuistion. 23138.« Recocding ed to non-concur with that part Secretery, Jemee L. CanolL of New Orleans minutes pertain­ G-14; BeacUng dcrk, Karold J. ing to picking up of permits. Fischer. G-59. TOTAL REG. REG. SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED REG. TOTAL Voted that Boston motions re­ ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED PORT Mobile minutes accepted. Min­ garding West Coast rules be utes of other Branches accepted Boston 33 19 20 72 8 6 1# 5 tabled, and that Secretary-Treas­ with exception of that part of New York 236 633 182 215 110 127 110 347 Baltimore minutes recommend­ Philadelphia 68 43 36 147 56 24 14 94 urer settle question with - West ing pay increase for Union em­ Baltimore 208 159 123 490 129 159 123 411 Coast. West Coast and Great ployees. Great Lakes and West Norfolk 86 213 73 54 59 17 21 97 - Lakes minutes to be filed. Trial Coast m-inutes to be posted. Ag­ Savannah 3.9 32 29 100 18 21 19 58 Committee's report, absolving ent reported that Waterman was Tampa 19 18 23 60 22 13 7 42 man of guilt, accepted. Agent crewing three Liberties here and Mobile 237 278 211 726 142 109 95 . 346 painted gloomy picture of Nor­ that Isthmian was crewing a New Orleans ] 67 143 427 - 144 140 141 113 421 folk shipping for next 30 days. ship in Pascagoula and that the Galveston 54 29 24 107 52 33 25 110 He told members to be prepared four would take about 125 men. San Juan 13 11 21 45 13 16 31 to dig in or go elsewhere for a 2 ship. SS Robin Mowbray to be Waterman is moving nine ships GRAND TOTAL /906 1)077 1,037 3,020 750 598 1,976 crewed shortly. One man Obli­ 628 from West Coast for reconver­ gated. Varied discussion undec NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coist are not included in this report. sion here, he said, and after Good and Welfare. Minute of about two months ^work on each silence for departed Brothers. they will run out of here. Agent BALTIMORE — Chairman, A1 Meeting adjourned with 211 discussed opening of Hall on retary-Treasurer's report read ton minutes pertaining to preWest Coast. He also reported and -accepted. Six men were Ob- ferential shipping and to accept Stansbury, 4683; Recording Sec- members present. 4^ 4 i death of Brother William Col­ ligated. Dispatcher's report was the balance. All other Branch refary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading; NEW YORK — Chairman. C. lins. Read communication from accepted. Under Good and Wel­ minutes were accepted. The Gal- Clerk, P. Robertson, 30148. reports dated Motion made to suspend the Haymond, '98; Recording SecreSUP and voted to refer matter fare, a number of Brothers hit v^ton financial the deck to discuss the new July 3 and 10 were read and regular order of business in or­ lary, F, Stewart. 4935; Reading to Secretary-Treasurer. Dispatch­ er's report accepted. Patrolmen's Hall, which the Branch should accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ der to Obligate 17 Members. New Clerk, E. Parr, 96. Motion carrieci to accept the reports filed. Accepted "reports have in about 30 days. There urer's financial report of June 26 Business of all Branches was of Trial Committee. Minute of was also discussion on the pos­ was read and accepted, as was read and accepted. The Balti­ Agent's verbal report. Agent re­ silence for departed Brothers. sible need for a Branch in Jack­ the Headquarters' report to the more Financial Report of July ported shipping as hplding at a Meeting adjourned with 200 sonville. Talk was based on the Membership for Jtme 30. The 3, and the Secretary-Treasurer's fair pace. Also reported that fact that there has been some Agent's, Patrolman's and Dis­ weekly financial reports of June Stewards should check aU stores members present. shipping in Jacksonville, notably patcher's reports were all ac­ 26 and July 3, were read and and supplies on ships as the t t- t' SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. tankers. Minute of silence for cepted. Under New Business, a accepted. Motion carried to ac­ Union cannot go to bat for them if they are involved in a bum Colls, 21085; Recording Secre­ Brothers lost at sea. Meeting motion was made and carried cept Trial Committee's findings tary. W. Fontan. 100852; Reading adjourned with 75 members pres­ that the Agent clarify what stat­ on 14 Members. The Agent's, beef. Minutes of all Branches, ent. us an SIU Fisherman has in the Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ except Baltimore and New Or­ Clerk. A. Mariani. 32542. Union. A motion was made to ports were made and accepted. leans accepted. Moved to non­ All Branch minutes accepted. BOSTON—Chairman. W. Siek- post a Shipping List. Carried. Under New . Business motions concur with that part of New Great Lakes and West Coast m^n. 7086; Recording Secretary. Motion carried to purchase a fan were carried to accept the TriaL Business pertaining to an inminutes to be filed. The Agent I S. Cieslac. 22957; Reading Clerk. for the office on the third floor. Committee's Report on two Bro­ crease in wages for Union offic­ reported on activities in the J. Breenbaum. 281. One minute of silence for de­ thers. One minute of silence for ials. Moved to nonconcur with port. His report accepted. Dis­ parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ Brothers lost at sea. Under Good that part of the New Orleans It was moved to refer that patcher's report also accepted. journed with 150 members pres­ and Welfare various members minutes pertaining to the lifting part of the Baltimore New Busi­ Agent's financial report and Sec­ ent. ness in regards to giving Union .spoke on the subject of why of shipping cards from permitretary-Treasurer's 'reports accep­ employees a raise to the next none of the ships carry Union men. Under discussion it was i 44. ' ted. Trial Committee's recom­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, made products in the slopchests. pointed out that permitmen now mended penalty for a perform­ Quarterly Finance Committee and er concurred in. Voted resolu­ to accept the balance. New Busi­ Earl Sheppard* 203: Recording One instance, in particular, on have tough enough time to get tion calling for Hall in San ness of all other Branch minutes Secretary, Paul Warren, 114; the beach and on the ship, there out without penalizing them fur­ Francisco. Membership voted to was accepted. The Headqiuarters Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. was no place where a man ther. Feeling was that members could buy a white cap with a should do an educational job on have Agent investigate possibil­ Report to the membership, and 76. Union Bug stamped in it. Meet­ the permitmen. Discussion on the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ ity of buying "El Imparcial" New Orleans minutes and fin­ ing adjourned with 450 mem­ telegram from Harry Johnson cial report were read and ac­ building. Vote of thanks for Ne­ ancial report accepted. Secretary- bers present. concerning A&G District Hall gotiating Committee on Hiring cepted. The Agent reported that Treasurer's report i-ead and ac­ in San Francisco. Feeling was 4 4 4 Hall. Voted new equipment for shipping was slow. In checking PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, that the A&G district wiU be in Hall. Various members blew the books on the Nantasket Line, cepted. Accept^ all Branch minutes, but voted to refer Bal­ a better position to service its their corks on a number of mat­ the Agent said that cme retired timore's recommendation for up- Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ contracted vessels. One minute bookmember informed him that ters under Good and Welfare. retary, W. C. Luth, 896; Reading of .-ilence for Brothers lost at Meeting adjourned with 55 mem­ an agreement between him, the Clerk, R. W. Pohle. 46826. Company and a former Boston sea. Charges against Brothers bers present. Minutes of all regular and read and referred to trial com­ port f^icial had been made to S. t. special Branch meetings read mittee. New Business: Motion TAMPA — Chairman. C. Sim­ the effect that he was not re­ and accepted. West Coast and carried that, in future, A&G mons. 368; Recording Secretary. quired to pay dues and assess­ Great Lakes minutes to be filed. District provide absentee ballots R. H. Halb 26080; Reading Clerk. ments in order to work on these Agent reported, saying that lo­ for elections. Matter to be re­ boats. This retired member fur­ P_, Seckinger. 397. cal slump in shipping rate was ferred to the Agents Conference ther stated that he had shipped Previous Tampa minutes read continuing. Also said that affairs as per constitution. Motion car­ and accepted. All other Branch off of the dock. In keeping with ping pay of Union employees to of port were in good order with ried that all unlicensed person­ the Union policy of not tolerat­ Secretary-Treasurer. Agent said minutes read and accepted. Voted no beefs pending. In addition, nel aboard SlU-contracted ves­ ing freeloaders, the company ag­ that business and shipping in that A&G District was within gave status of Union in Cuba sels eat in the crew's messroom. ent was informed in this man's New Orleans was in fair shape its rights in opening a Hall in Distilling fleet, whose second presence to unload the man or with 13 payoffs and 10 sign ons San-Francisco. Heard and accep­ 4 4 4 ship, the SS Catahoula, was to the Union would do the job for SAN FRANCISCO- -Chairman. since last report. No beefs pend­ ted report of Tampa Agent on agree- ing, he said, but he noted that be voted in a day or two at A. S. Cardullo. 24599; Recording activities in the port. Secretary- him. Any fink-herding Deepwater, New Jersey, near Secreiary, A. Bernstein, 21085; Treasurer's report heard and ac­ rnent previously made was out Alcoa had scheduled three ships now. The man then filed charges for boneyard, the first New Or­ here. Report accepted. Voted to^ Reading Clerk, R. W. Stanford. cepts. Minute of silence for de­ of unfair labor practices against leans ships to be laid up in a go on record favoring an in­ 33251, parted Brothers. Dispatcher re­ the Union with the State Labor long time. He pointed out that struction to Boston officials to ported on number of men ship­ Minutes of all other Branch Board. The Union won this case some 15 payoffs were scheduled prefer charges against former meetings read and accepted. New ped, report accepted. Under Good Boston Agent. Also voted inves­ Business: Motion by T. Popa, and Welfare a number of Bro­ and the membership may feel for next two weeks, with all tigation of unemployment com­ seciu-e that the SIU is still rep­ ships set to go back out. Asked thers joined in general discussion 47242, that the former Boston pensation situation. Accepted of various matters of Union in­ resenting them. In concli;ision all hands familiar with Missis­ Agent be brought up on charges the Agent clarified the issue of sippi passenger ships to make Secretary - Treasurer's financial for his "disruption tactics and terest. opening an SIU Hall on the suggestions, because negotiations report and report to membership. false -accusations." Discussion. 1 ^ SAVANNAH—Chauman. W. J. West Coast. Motion made and were about to commence. Report Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ Since Agent was defeated in re­ Brantley. G-111; Racording^ Sec­ carried unanimously to reaffirm accepted as were reports of Pa­ ports accepted. One man Obli­ cent election he has not gone to retary. E. B. Tilley' 75; Reading our previous position, and to trolman and Dispatcher. Com­ gated. Under Good and Welfare sea, but has devoted his time open an A&G District HaU in munications read. Trial Commit­ there was extensive discussion to working against the member­ Clerk. F. HiehardKm, 38220. San Francisco. One minute at tees' reports heard and accepted. of Port Shipping Rules. Minute ship in the Port of Boston. Mo­ Savannah minutes accepted. silence for departed Brothers. Obligated 10 men. Voted to check of silence for departed Bro­ tion carried. Building Commit­ Minutes of aU other Branches accepted. Agent was in Charles­ Meeting adjourned with 103 food carefully on ships heading thers. Adjourned with 170 mem­ tee reported that they have in­ vestigated several places, but for lay-up. Under Good and Wel­ bers present. ton paying off Cape Race and members present. 4 4 4 fare, long discussion of getting have not found anything suit­ Patrolman reported for him. Lat­ GALVESTON—Chairman. H«y new Halls in various ports, stat­ NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben able for the new Frisco Hall. ter said shipping still a little slow. The Southwind had crew- Sweeney. G20; Recording Secre­ us of Electricians and Junior En­ Rees. 95; Recording Secreiary. Several Brothers suggested that ed up and sailed, he said. South- tary. Jack Kelly. GIO; Reading gineers on Isthmian ships and Joe Reed. 27822; Reading Clerk. the committee find a place large enough for -shower rooms and other matters. Minute of silence J. A. BuUock. 4747. port paid off and went to the Clerk. Jamie Byrd. 34683. Only New Business of other' in memoiy of departed Bro­ possibly a gymnasium or work­ Norfolk minutes and financial shipyard to repair damage sus­ tained in the English Channel Branches was read. Motion was thers. Meeting adjourned with report read and accepted as was I out room. One minute of silence Secretary-Treasurer's report. All j for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman's report accepted. Sec- carried to file that part , of Bos- 345 members present. ASC Shifpmg From Jmm 29 To July 13 a; » �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Del Mar Ship Committee Points Up Machinery For Curbing Performers Friday. July 23, 1948 MARKING OFF ANOTHER MILESTONE When a few performers turned company agent checked with the in the crew finally decided up in the crew of the SS Del B.A. police and hospitals but the against preferring charges. How­ Mar, a Mississippi vessel on the. man could not be found and ever, the crew did adopt another recommendation presented by Buenos Aires run, the crew took the ship sailed without him. action by electing a committee The committee recommended the committee that any member to deal with the men who were that this man be brought up on not aboard ship one hour before acting up. charges, naturally enough. But sailing time as called for in the • Though the charges that the the committee members, in a agreement be fined 10 dollars. committee recommended finally merciful mood, also recommend­ This resolution was to apply in were dropped by a book vote of ed that he be given another foreign ports, since the matter 28 to 16, the committee served chance if this proved to be the was already covered so far as its purpose by highlighting the first time he had been in trouble. New Orleans, the hoqae port of fact that no SIU crew can tole­ However, it still remained for the Del Mar, was concerned. A rate members who foul things the crew actually to bring second offense woiUd call for a charges, and it would be up to 25-dollar fine and' a third for up aboard ship. The subject first arose at a a shoreside trial committee to even more drastic action. Before the June 27 meeting shipboard meeting on June 13. take over from there. With music and a fancy birthday cake, crewmembers of Under New Business, the crew The committee also recom­ was adjourned, the crew voted Bull Line's Suzanne celebrate the birthday of Brother Cruz elected two njen from each de­ mended charges against a Black to send a vote of corifidence in Gang member who, it was al­ the SIU's overall strategy in Negron, Bosun. Helping Brother Negron off to another year partment to look into the per­ forming that was going on and leged, failed to turn to at sea dealing with the shipowners to are. left to right—Rafael Gordils. Baker; Pedro I. Sanchez. fepoft back at the next meeting on May 20 and May 21, and in the Union Headquarters in New Galley Utility; Martin Sierra. Crew Messman; Luis F. Rivera. which was scheduled for June Buenos Aires on June 4 and York. The Del -Mar boys said AB; Tomas Mojica OS; Bosun Negron; Sydney Rivers. Deck 27. The men named were Slater June 5. After the June 5 lapse they would back their Head­ Maintenance; Felix Muniz. AB. and Guillermo Ortiz. FWT. and Owens from the Deck De­ the First Assistant demoted this quarters and Port officials to Shot was submitted to the LOG by Brother Mojica. ' partment, Compon and Westpahl man for incompetence due to the limit. from the Stewards Department, alcoholism. But this punishment and King and Harmon from the was not enough, for the com­ mittee found that the man failed Black Gang. The committee got together a to turn to again on June 9. few days later to look into The ship committee recom- When a crewmember carries this character decided he thought | best interests, solidarity, and things. The parley was a little' mended that this man be re- tales to the Captain and at- more of that job than he did progress, aboard ship as well as slow in starting because one of stricted from shipping for 30 tempts to foment trouble be­ of his shipmates or his Union,' ashore. * the committee members had to days and be placed on proba- tween top side and the foc'sle and endeavored to ingratiate If more attention wore regu­ defend himself against an accu­ tion for six months. But as in in order to cover up his own himself with the Captain by larly given to Education there sation of doing a little perform­ the first case, the charges would mistakes and protect his job, "he turning stool-pigeon. For violat­ ing' on his own account. How­ actually have to be brought and is no longer worthy of friend­ ing the oath of obligation charges ever, this accusation turned out a shoreside trial committee ship and acquaintance," so state of conduct unbecoming a union the minutes of a ship's meeting man were lodged against the would have to weigh them. to be unfounded. aboard the Govenor Bibb. brother. The committee then considered NOISY. TOO It seems that a certain char­ So with this example before the cases of several Brothers whose performances had incon­ Charges were recommended acter aboard was caught drink­ them, the meeting went into venienced the crew. The voyage against a third man who was ing hospital supplies, and as a Education. records of three men were ex­ said to have failed to turn to at result was threatened by the cap­ Brother Ed Abualy started out sea on May 17 and again on May tain with being fired in Hono­ by reading the SIU Oath of Ob­ amined. 21. He was drunk and noisy, it lulu. So, according to the crew, ligation. Then, for the benefit of NHSSED SHIP was reported. new members as well as the man accused, he explained the First there was the man who The shipboard committee meaning and foundation of this had jumped ship in Buenos thought that a shoreside trial Aires. This man went ashore on|committee should recommend oath, and pointed out how it June 3 and failed to get back that the man be restricted from was the backbone and guiding would be fewer such examples in time to do his work. On June shipping for 30 days and be principle for honest Union be- as this,. It was pointed out by 6 he came aboard at midnight placed on probation for six havioiv the meeting's chairman Ed. and went back ashore at five months. Discussion continued on the Agauly, "the union oath is more Matt Fields is an able Deck At the next shipboard meet- Engineers in more ways than active role all members must than empty words," he con­ o'clock in the morning, failing to show up by sailing time on ing held on June 27, after pro- one, according to William Pepper, perform to back the SIU for its cluded. June 11. The Master and the longed discussion, the bookmen and W. C. Jefferies who added this stoi-y to the end of the last ship's minutes received by the LOG, from the Seatrain Texas. Seafarer Walter L. Hamilton Aside from taking care of was kiUed by a train on June winches, Matt's speciality is rum- 30 in Elkton, Maryland, his pots and performers. It seems hometown. News of Brother SUGGESTS A TEN-DAY WAIT that things had been going from Hamilton's death came in a let­ bad to worse before Fields came ter to the LOG from SIU mem­ BEFORE HONORING CARDS along and showed what a real ber Pat Robertson. To the Editor; Union man who has had plenty According to Robertson, Ham­ It seems to me that due to the shortage of berths on the of experience handling such ilton was struck by a train ships, all bookmen and permits just signing off of a ship should cases can do. shortly after midnight of June be forced to remain on the beach a period of time of at least According to his shipmates, he 30. No details of the accident figures this way: The contract were given in the report, but it ten days. This . could be done by declaring shipping cards good only is everybody's responsibility. It is assumed that death was in­ after ten days fron^ the date of issuance. isn't enough to live up to it stantaneous. I have talked with many seamen who do not have funds to yourself. When things aren't The 21-year old Seafarer had provide food and shelter, although they have old shipping cards going right you've got to see to been in the SIU a little over a it that the other fellow lives up year. Ire joined in Marcus Hook and are trying to ship. A man just signing off of a ship should give someone else to it too. in March of 1947 and sailed in a chance. He has his payoff, while the men who have been Apparently the* Chief needs the Engine Department. He held around a while are usually running short. An emergency exists, some straightening out also. The permit No. P3-3825. so let's give tlie other fellow a chance. minutes state that he told the He is survived by his mother M. Cook delegate that if the overtime Sadie Hamilton and a brother, ANSWER: Under the rotary shipping system in effect in sheets., turned fh showed plenty James Thompson, also a member all SIU Halls, the man who has been on the beach the longest of overtime, the Chief would see of the SIU. The family's address WALTER HAMILTON has the heft shipping card and can beat any newly registered to it that the Delegate would is 48 HoUingworth Manor, Elkdeath mentioned in the LOG so man to a job if he himself registered when he came in and find bis own overtime knocked ton, Maryland, down thirty hours or so for the Robinson stated in his letter as to notify his many friends attended his Union Meetings. trip. that 'the Hamiltons wanted the and shipmates in the SIU. Oath Is More Than Words, Bibb Men Prove Seatrain Brother Lauded By Crew For Rumpot Curbs THi BEEF BOX j.r rf. Walter Hamilton Killed By Train �Friday. July 23. 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings THOMAS NUTTALL, June 14 •—Chairman. Cliflon Freuil; Re­ cording .Secretary. Clifford Sharpless. Seventeen SIU Books, five SUP Books, and five Permit Books reported by Delegates. No beefs. The election of Chief Steward, James R. Porter, to act as Ship Delegate was the first action under new business. Mo­ tion carried to stop all quick aign-ons before sea stores are abOfird and the repair lists check­ ed. Motion to insist that the ship be fumigated on arrival at the first American port. s, s. I made that a repair list be given to the Captain, and that he be asked to paint the focs'le decks and fumigate the ship. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. THOMAS CRESAP. May 24— Chairman. Duke Hinder; Record­ ing Secretary, T. Kuhn. There was no new business and under Good and Welfare the Chairman reminded the members that the meeting was the place to straight­ en out all beefs that anyone might have and not to gnunble about things afterward. The Ship's delegate was instructed to try to arrange for an outside laundry for use in the tropics, and to have gratings and shower curtains put in the crew's .show­ ers. Cleanliness of messroom and reduction of early morning noises in the passageways was also dis­ cussed. It was agreed to make every effort to keep the shore gang out of the crew's quarters while in transit through the Suez Canel. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 PETROLITE. June 1—Chair­ man Frank Livingston; Record­ ing Secretary Robert E. Bishop. Motion carried to rotate the re­ sponsibility of cleaning the rec­ reation room between the three departments so that each depart­ ment take it for a week at a time. Cleanliness and repair list were discussed under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. SAMSAVS K MCAL TICtfeTf INCH JULY 15, TWO-THIRPS OF Ag'S OAl ANY.SHIPMUST HOLP GREEM TICKETS . SO CHECK YOUR TICKETS : 1. IF YOU HAVE WARTIME A& TICKET, TERMINATING 6 MONTHS AFTER THE END OF THE WAR , GO TO THE CY3AST ©UARP AND GET YOUR BLUE TICKET2. IF YOU HAVE YOUR BLUE TICKET ANP -THREE YEARS OF SEA-TIME, GTET YOUR GREEN TICKET- THOMAS NUTTALL. June 21 •—Chairman. Clifford Sharpless; Recording Secretary. J. Gates. Department Delegates reported no beefs and all overtime okay. Under Good and Welfare, James B. Porter. Ship Delegate, spoke KYSKA. A^ri?25*— Chairman. on crew's behavior and the ef­ Frank Spencer: Recording Secre­ fects that it has upon the Union's tary. Wiliam H. Moody. Motion position while negotiating with carried to have the books and the ship operators. He also permits ready to turn over to DOA/T VO YOURSELF OOTOPAJOB thanked the fine crew for the the Patrolman. Motion to turn splendid cooperation evidenced the Mate's penalty time (five BECAUSE OP CARE6ESSA/6SS/ throughout the trip. The Deck and a half hours) over to the Delegate, Clifford Sharpless Deck Delegate, Brother Walsh spoke on the importance of the Motion that all members be membefrship conducting them­ sober at the payoff. A vote of selves as Union men. The Bosun thanks was given to the Setward asked the crew to toe the line Department for a fine job, and it and avoid logs or charges. It was recommended that a picture was recommended that all vessels of the entire department be for­ By HANK in the island trade be furnLshed warded to the LOG. A repair list was made up during Good with DDT bombs. One minute Quite a lot of jobs were jet-propelled on and off the shipping of silence for departed brothers. and Welfare. 4^ $ boards this week. Those brothers on the beach for some time OLIVER LOVING. June 27 — must have felt real good inside to find themselves getting their Chairman, J. Wahberg; Record­ sea legs in action and heading down to the docks for a home and ing Secretary. P. Wilkinson. a voyage... Brother Clifton Wilson, the cook, discovered a differ­ 4 4 4 Everything in order, reported the EDWIN MARKHAM. June 6— ent way of going through these dragging days of humiliating four Delegates. Motion carried Chairman Leimard A. Wright; humidity while waiting for those ships to.come in. He found a that the Captain be requested to Recording Secretary Fred R. brother who covild play the tense (and dense) game of chess— give the messroom, pantry, and Hicks. Jr. Vincent Khul elected which is a game not often played aboard ships. Poker, hearts, 4. 4. it recreation room preference over HENRY W. BEECHER. Jan 4 gun-tubs in painting. Long re­ Ship's Delegate. The meeting pinochle and checkers are the major time-killers at sea, we — Chairman. L. Nicholas; Re­ pair list made up under Good went into Good and Welfare believe. Most brothers using the recreational decks in SIU haUs cording Secretary, L. Pope. Deck and Welfare. It was decided to where there was discussion cov­ pass the time away by resplicing those yams about various voyages, delegate's report was accepted have Patrolman find out why ering cleanliness of recreation discussing the ridiculous Taft-Hartley Law passed by those laborwith a vote of thanks for the the Second Assistant was run­ room, and laundry, wearing of hating politicians, reading all the important educational SIU fine way he had handled beefs. ning all watches, and to investi­ shirts during meal hours, and booklets, writing letters home and to shipmates anchored in marine The Engine and Steward dele­ gate the FWT who had only dues the minimizing of noise in the hospitals, and reading about what happened in the SIU weeks gates reported all in order. Ship's receipts and no permit or book. passageways. The Ship's Dele­ and months ago (while they were out at sea) from "retroactive" gate was asked to see the Cap­ copies of this weekly newspaper. Delegate asked that the Steward tain about having the ship's radio have the messhall sougeed down. 4 4 4 turned on during the daytime, No new business. One minute of and about having the passage­ Steward Armand Rioux, citizen of Connecticut, and an silence for departed brothers. ways and messrooms sougeed be­ ^ ^ ^ oldtimer. was in town this week ... Brother "Big Bill" Williams fore hitting the Fi-ench coast. is in town right now. His shipmates say they are surprised at BESSEMER VICTORY. May One minute of silence for Broth­ 12 — Chairman. Mason Nunn: the wild and happy welcome he always gels (so he says) ers lost at sea. Recording Secretary. T. Moody. from those Trinidad cafe people. It's a well known tact that Delegates reports read and ac­ 4 4 4 SIU sailors, besides being the best sailors in the world are cepted. Motion under New Busi­ GATEWAY CITY. June 23 — EDWIN MARKHAM. June .27 —Chairman Bennie L. Whitley; also the most appreciated in foreign ports... Still carrying that ness to have the Ship's Delegate Chairman, J. Linch; Recording see the Captain about painting Secretary Charles H a r i m a n. Secretary Fred R= Hicks. The mustache aboard his face. Brother Frank Bose. the Electrician, out crew's quarters/ He was also Motion carried to accept the Del­ Deck Delegate, L. A. Wrikht. re­ announced he was getting spliced (or should we say fused?). instructed to find out why the egates reports on standing of ported that the overtime was not Congratulations, and a long, happy voyage of matrimony. crew was not permitted to dry membership. Motion to instruct working out equally in his de­ clothing in the fidley. Under the Steward to line up his Mess- partment. Motion made to get Good and Welfare there was dis­ men so that the work would run a repair list in shape for the Here are some of the oldtimers in town: Steward M. Farrula, Discussion under cussion of cleanliness of mess- more smoothly. Motion to have Patrolman. H. K. Iliff, Bosun J. Gates, Steward A. Lomas, M. Sierra, H. hall and laundry. Discussion un­ repair suggestions turned into the Good and Welfare covered clean­ Martin, A. Adams, J. Ramos, J. Salad, E. Larson, T. Hasson, ing of coffee urn, using of ash­ der Education on how to teach Delegates s6 that a list could be N. Pasinosky, J. Hassin, Steward A. Espeneda, A. Weir, A. Ortiz, trays in messroom, and putting hew men to be good seamen and ready to hand to the Patrolman. Steward Mike Pappadakis, G. Ehmsen, L. Larsen, J. McCollon, up of shower curtains. A vote One minute of silence for Broth­ reliable Union men. F. Dressier, R. Garcia... One seafarer was sui'c of one thing— of thanks was given to the entire ers lost at sea. Steward Department for good although it wasn't about catching a job real soon. He promised 4 4 4 ZEBULON PIKE. June 7 — ehow and service. One minute himself that before he sails he would buy this year's World Chairman L. G. MacArthur; Re­ of silence for departed Brothers. Almanac (containing a million facts about practically everything) so that he could happilY and definitely settle some of those cording Secretary. J. J. Adams. never-ending discussion-arguments aboard ship. For example: Delegates reports accepted. Mo­ 4 4 4 Which woman of what country swam across the Atlantic ocean? CORNELIA, May 23 — Chair­ tion that the galley needed a Is the town of Grapeview bigger in size and population than man, Roland Strom; Recording new stove, and that nothing less good old Gritsville? 4 4 4 Secretary. R. Richard Dareis. than a new one should be ac­ Deck Delegate,George Welden re­ cepted. Amended to turn this MONROE. May 9—Chairman ported that a complaint about and a complete repair list Over Roy Hawes; Recording Secretary The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing tree of cost the coffee would be made to the to the Patrolman. Carried. Mo­ R. E, Trevino. Deck Delegate re­ to the homes of the following brothers: Norman Power of Patrolman. Steward Delegate, tion made to fine all men drunk ported there^ had been complaints Pennsylvania. Gerald Erlinger of Illinois. Harris Futch of Leon Hall reported all in order in port. Not carried. Motion of the OS not doing the sanitary Georgia. Carl Bradley of Louisiana. Jack Helms of North Caro­ and Engine Delegate, R. Encar- that all hands must be sober at work properljj^. Motion carried lina. Howard Starbuck of California. John Dodds of Pennsyl­ nacion reported all in order ex­ payoff. Carried. It was pointed that on Saturday, Sunday and vania. Elmer Sauer of Maryland, Leo Feigh of Pennsylvania, Holidays in port, when the wip­ cept that George Rowend had out under Good and Welfare that Eugene Belz of Texas, H. Bell of South Carolina, Thomas ers aren't aboard, that a Fireman lost his permit. The meeting the Skipper had put out a draw Watson of Alabama, Keith Donnelly of Massachusetts, Allen or Oiler be appointed to do the went directly into Good and Wel­ at sea and did not intend to put Bell of New York, Connie Ingram of Mississippi, Albert sanitary work. Motion to have out another in port before pay­ fare. Deck Delegate suggested Weatherell of New York. Charlie Russell of Florida, Thomas catwalk put up over deck cargo. off; no action would have to be that a volxmtary donation be Yarbrough of Florida, Don Morris of Colorado, Lary Blackston One minute of silence for Broth­ taken in* port if the crew ex­ made to the Staten Island TB of Georgia William Cogswell of Alabama. ers lost at sea. pected to get any more money. ward. A recommendation was CUT and RUN �^age Ten rWday. J«!T ». 19*^ T»E S E A P A n E R S LOG MEMBERSHV SPEAKS Ci*- Purser As Doctor Makes Better Radioman, Says Sore Vender Crew To the Editor: The Purser-Pharmacist Mate on Jhis ship, the Steel Vendor, would make a competent radio repairman instead of a pharma­ cist. His competence in his hob­ by far exceeds his ability and interest in the work he has been assigned to do. This can be seen by the cluster of radios, radio parts and junk found in his foc'sle. To devote more time to his hobby he has limited the time for tJie crew's medical attention. This he has accomplished by pos:ting a notice stating that sick call is from 0930 to 1000 hours, five days a week. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, regardless of whether HE POESNT NEEP A POCTOI2/ In the engine room with tem­ perature at 150 degrees: no medi­ cine needed. Ponce, Fireman-Watertender, ringworm on his foot. Remedy: same. Zeglen, Engine Delegate, asked that a small first aid kit be sup­ plied to the engine room for minor cuts and bruises. It was promised by the Purser but as yet no sign of it. Many of the engine department men never bother to have burns treated be­ cause of their disgust with the treatment given. SNAPPY TREATMENT Conn, OS, ringworm: No rem­ edy, no medical attention. Urge Brothers To Sail Ore, Calmar Ships Or Finks Will To the Editor: r^'" ;the crew works or not, no medi­ cal care will be given. . The Purser's competency as n pharmacist will hereby be given as reported by those of the crew who have asked for medical assistance when in need. At the completion of the com­ pulsory shots, typhus and typ­ hoid shots were then promised to those needing or requiring such. This has never been done. DIZZY DIAGNOSIS Cullen, MM, heat rash. Rem­ edy: keep dry. He was not given calomine lotion until the rash had spread over his entire body. Cullen had been after the Purser for two weeks before he received treatment. These are some of the re­ ported cases. To question more of the crew, many more similar cases of no medical attention would be brought out. Is a man of this^ caliber to stay aboard? The crew says, "No." We shall sfee when this ship hjts port. S. J. Jandora, Ship's Delegate Steel Vendor Unless Unioru men fill every job on the Ore and Calmar ships it will be impossible to improve the conditions under the written contract. This contract, remem­ ber, has only recently been nego­ tiated by the SIU to replace the old verbal contract that had been in effect for years. Both Ore and Calmar Steam­ ship Companies keep a shipping list of their own, and are only too happy to complete a crew with their own finks when the Hall is unable to ship the neces­ sary men; or when members themselves violate the contract and are fired as the ship is ready to sail. On our ship, the Bethore, in particular, we have a large num­ Ashebrook, Chief Electrician, while installing a motor in the crew refrigerator, hurt his knee. The Purser, when he completed his examination, stated that To the Editor: Ashebrook had water on the The Wizard of Oz, better knee. He departed for some lini­ known as Dale Carnegie, has a ment. Three days later he had new book on the market telling to be reminded of Ashebrook's us how to live without worries. needs by the Ship's Delegate be­ fore medical attention was given. Probably it is meant for the Zeglen, Oiler, broke out with American businessman who may a fungus growth on the palm of be worrying about the mainten­ • his left hand. Before giving Zeg­ ance of his wartime super profits len pills that were of no help, in a peacetime era. Or is it the Purser stated that he had peace? Certainly this book cannot paid for them out of his own serve the workers who are now pocket. Zeglen finally reported for aid harassed by countless evils — to the ship's doctor in Bombay. unemployment, high costs of liv­ The doctor supplied him with ing and the rest of it. some powder and told Zeglen to Carnegie's former book "How keep the fungus covered with a to Win Friends and Influence People" was a wonderful suc­ sterile bandage at all times. To this the Purser said that cess. This was the book Earl ;sfx to eight such pads were to Browder used during his classbe found aboard but were to be collaboration of the War years used in an emergency only. He when his "commoonists" mar­ finally promised to substitute ried the Big Business interests gauze bandages, and that he ^ and sold »the American workers personally would bring them down the river. down. Another two or three days The communists in control of later he had to be notified by the National Maritime Union did the ship's delegate of his prom­ their part to carry out the Dale Carnegie approach during this ise. Cable, Wiper, for crotch itch period and signed cut-rate con­ was told to wear sports. For tracts in the dai± of the moon. prickly heatf a shower and no They failed dismally, however, soap. For ringworm: keep dry. to impress the members of the ber of free - riders. These men replaced Unkjn men at the last minute who failed to report at sailing time. We would like to urge all con­ scientious Union members to make at least one trip on these ships and square away the beefs at a sober pay-off. Remember how tough it was before' we se­ cured our present contract. If everyone gets on the ball we will eliminate this Company shipping list which, as long as it exists, will always be a threat to our conditions—and especially so in these days of anti-union legislation. THE MEN WHO SAILED THE VENDOR Another Isthmian crew just returned from an aroundthe-world trip is that of the Steel Vendor. Seafarer Carlos Diaz got these pics while the boys were in the waters of the Far East making calls at Bombay and the Philippine Isl^ds. The men of the Vendor's Engine Department are, left to right, front row—Parker, Fireman; Andy, Oiler; Mike Zeglen, Engine Delegate and Oiler; Luis Valentine, Wiper. Back row— Wiper; Second Electrician; Gable. Wyper; Ashebrook, Chief Electrician; Jr. Engineer; Ppnce. FWT and way in barkFrank. AB. Robert Losso, Deck Delegate D. W. Fisher, Engine Del. Joseph Sumpter, Stew. Del. J. V. Murphy, Ships Del. Recommends Curran Read New Book <•. i' K' political Union who suffered from the conditions and wages imposed upon them by the dis­ ciples of the Dale Carnegie-Big Business coalition. They failed to win friends in the maritime industry and in the AFL Unions, whose demands for improved wages and working conditions were hamstrung by the sell-out contracts of the^ in­ fluenced commissars. How they would like the Am­ erican seamen to forget all this. No doubt Dale Carnegie's Book is no longer useful. It is my belief that they might find the new Carnegie book, "How To Live^ Without Worries" equally useful, for there are wor-. ries aplenty haunting the steps of the commissars now as the result of their former "studies." I highly recommend this book to "No Coffee Time" Curran and the rest of the rfiling hierarchy of the NMU. They have influ­ enced people long .enough and lived without worries. It is time now to read ttie new book and learn what Carnegie (minus Browder) has to say about it. Wandering Seafarer The Deck Department. Back row, left to right—Jandora, Ship's Delegate; Frank, AB; 4-8 AB; Deck Maintenance; Deck Maintenance; Curly, - OS; Olie, Deck Maintenance and Deck Delegate. Front row—Scotty, AB; Whity Conn, OS; Qarcia. AB; D'Angelo, OS; Bosun. Stewards Department men axe, left to right, front row— Quanicotr &id Cook; Carlos Diaz, Chief Cook; P. B. Guillen, Stewardt Salgnda MM; Song. 3rd Cook; Kneeling Troga^ BR. Back row—John, MM; Arambum, MM; Poland. MM; Jett, MMr Chico, MM; and Bill Cullin, MM. �Friday, July 23, 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Sings Brother's Praise Page Eleren Enjoys Shuttling Bauxite To Canada; Wants Encore To the Editor: God Made This Night For Sailors By FRANK C. LOMBARDY Dedicated to the wives and sweethearts of seafaring men the "World over, who, by reading this, will perhaps understand. Glorious, magniiicienl night of a million nights; Stars like sapphires, winking merrily their ancient lights; Moon in full dress, smiling from aloft; Vessel under my feet throbbing, throbbing ever so soft. Moonbeams on the water, dancing on my face; High lazy clouds, soft and white like fine old lace; Friendly sea, warm and pulsating like a woman's breast; All is well, all is well, the world's at rest. Velvet painted sky. warm, caressing southerly breeze; Elements in their glory trying so hard to please; God made this night for the sailor. For the troubled soul beneath his breast; All is well, all is 'well, God's at rest. Nay, my Captain, this night is not for naught. But nights like this are deep with thought; We think of our loved ones, our dear'ones so far away. We curse softly, wonder why we've gone astray. We We We We think of the loves, the sorrows, the joys we left behind; dream of the future, of the happiness we hope to find; think of the girL the one in our dreams; vision tots hugging, tugging at our seams. Brother Donald Rood, Deck Maintenance edioaxd Water­ man's Wacosta, has high praise for fellow crewmember Wal­ ter Perry. It was Rood who related the details (LOG, July 18) of Perry's fine seaman­ ship and cool thinking that saved a boatload of men from the Wacosta. Incident occur­ red when a swinging 50-pound after block menaced the launching of a Wascosta life­ boat preparatory to transfer­ ring five stowaways to the Raphael Semmes. charge in Georgetown last win­ ter, was OS on the Pennant^^^^for Here are a few words on the a while. He left us in Georgevices and virtues of the SS Alcoa I town to testify at the trial of Pennant and tjie bauxite shuttle j Ralph Youtzy on a similar to Canada. trumped up charge, and we have Most of the boys in the Deck ] heard since that Youtzy was also Department have been on the acquitted. Pennant since the first of the We are in Halifax, Nova Sco­ year and we hope to homestead tia, right now on our way back her for some time to come. We south to the islands. We should were in Quebec and Montreal be getting to Mobile sometime in for the better part of a month, August to go into the shipyard. thanks to engine trouble. But I believe you will find .the In the past, I have heard a Deck Department ready to go out lot of guys beefing about this next trip on the same old Pen­ shuttle run from the islands to nant. Canada, but the men on the Pen­ Some of the boys on this ship nant have a different idea. They a lot of Seafarers will remember: will be found grabbing the first Leo Marsh is the Steward. The ship they • see headed for those Bosun- is Jack Kennedy. And up-north ports because they "Ding Dong" Bell is Messman. agree that the northern country Incidentally, the overtime is is the kind a man dreams about. good for the Deck Department. "While we were in Georgetown, Everyone has 400 to 500 hours. British Guiana, a couple of the Sometimes I wonder what.be­ guys caught a pretty good sized came of the tankermen from Gal­ shark. I should say sharks, for veston — Roy Cooper, "Windy" when we cut thp big one open Winn, Don Bennett, Bill Hope, we found five small ones inside. "Duke" Himler and Mahlon Fos­ Robert Boutwell, who was ac­ ter. in particular. quitted of a phony manslaughter Richard K. Moores, AB Travel Educates, Globe-Trotting Seafarer Says To the Editor: After riding the ships over the world for seven years I have come to the conclusion that travel is the most important part of education. \ School education is all right We out here, who are so close to you, dear Boss; as far as it goes, and it is cheaper than the normal cost We seamen, we mariners, we're confused, often at a loss; of travel. But how much better We bitch and cry, we rant and rave. off people would be—and th& We want our whiskey, our women we crave. world would be too—if a lai'ge proportion of the population 'in But we're human, we have souls that are deep, deep. every country managed some­ time in their lives to travel to And nights like this we wonder, think, sometimes weep; the i-est of the. woidd. But alas! My ship says yes, this shall always be: They would absoi-b an under­ These two people, the sailor and me. standing of the customs and liv­ The boys on the SS Alcoa Pennant were proud to have ing problems of others, and iii And so. Skipper, we thank you for this night; caught the one shaxlC shown here. But when they cut the big turn would interpret their own We thank you for this rare delight, this beautiful sight; ways at the same time. fish open they found five little ones inside, making sijc in all. I believe that the ignorance We on the bridge, on the bow or aloft in the nest. Left to right: Richard Moores, AB, who sent in account of and prejudice which is at the We thank you, dear God, for this night we shall rest. the voyage; Mason Scott, Deck Maintenance; York, Baker, bottom of most wars would thus and Fred Pheler, AB. The shark was hauled in off George­ be dispelled and people would, through a broader understand­ town, British Guiana. ing of others, come to lead rich­ er lives themselves. If we could all be citizens of the world, we would be better "Is yours hard, too?" he To the Editor: citizens of our home countries., asked. "I thought it was just I had figured that shipping me, so I didn't say anything." Steve Silvestrin Quartermaster on a new pas­ The Second Steward told me senger ship ought to be the there was a beef about mattres­ cat's meow—an easy racket with ses about five months ago. At good food and nice comfortable that time the company promised bunks. To all members who have mattresses, and the crew agreed ^ But to tell you the truth, I'd to put up with the old ones checks held for them at be more comfortable in a mor­ until they could order good in­ WOULD LIKE TO SEE LEMONADE branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out gue. ner-spring ones. ON TAP AT THE NEW YORK HALL It kind of makes a -guy feel any mail containing checks, How these guys that have To the Editor: like a damn fool wearing a been on here all along have unless the addressee shows uniform and high pressure, but gotten any sleep is beyond me. sufficient evidence of his I would like to make a suggestion that lemonade would go otherwise the work is okay, and They must say up all night at identity, such as Union book, better than coffee during the summer months in tlic recreation the food will pass. seaman's papers, discharges, room of the Union Hall. sea playing cards, and do their But when I flopped down in sleeping in port. etc. Anyone who has been sweating it out on the beach in New my sack I bounced right back -An instance has been re­ Yoi-k for the last two or three weeks knows what I mean when , This situation wiP have to be out again. "Who put the paving ported of an envelope con­ I say - it has been hot. And in hot weather a man needs a loi^ remedied. I am f ig to bring Btone in my sack instead of a taining a dheck being picked cool drink more often than coffee. it up at the first meeting and mattress?" I asked my room­ up by a phony who later J. P. Standing see if we can find out just what forged a signature and cashed mate. happened to those missing inANSWER: The free coffee is provided as a service to the Believe me, it would be more it. To prevent a recurrence, nersprings. membership in the New York Hall. To expand this'service to comfortable to spread a blanket checks will be given only to I'll have to sign off now and include lemonade and other items would be a heavy expense. on the deck. the person to whom it is hit the bunk. Got to get some The bulk of the men queried on this question voiced a I asked one of the old hands, addressed, and the only after preference for coffee. If a cold drink is desired, coca cola is "What goes on around hero that sleep, before going on watch. full identification is made. Milton B. Williams available in the machines. we can't get decent mattresses!"! . Oh, dear God, must this always be: These two great loves, the home or the sea? Must you create nights like this, your very best? My ship says yes—nodding on the brow of a silvery crest. Alcoa Seafarer Finds Job, Sack No Bed Of Roses; Prefers Morgue Prove Identity �i^mft T«Mlre TMe SSMFAnJSBS tQC Tttdv ^Uly 23. IMS NY Should Have Hall Like Sea Is mie Place For SIU Member 'Good Hotel,' Member Says Who Tried Stretch Of Life Ashore To ihe Editor: Make sure that we can ifiBtall an air-conditioning system. To the Editor: to the ship. Then the motor i Finally we drifted alongside The gang oB the SB Cape ®aee If possible we should have hotel Iconked out, and we took to another ship and got iielp. Some- wishes everyone back in .good space in the building, so the I'm heading back to sea, Bro- the oars.how we got her kicking and old 39ew York a h^py summer. men. on The beach can stay ithers! Three drab months ashore 1 can still hear Big John made it back to our ship around But when we return we hope there. We should have. our own is enough foT me. I keep think­ yelling, "Okay fellows, stroke! four in the mommg. to find some arrangements rfor -a shops, gin-mills, and seamanship ing of life on the ships and We only have a mile to go. We new Union Hall such as .idl the school. The New York Hall I can tell you that bunk felt vshore-leaves around the world. made a foot the last time." And out-ports aj-e getting. should be like a good Hotel. The rougher it was at the time I can still feel the blisters that good to me then—for two hours. Every SIU guy knows by noW' Yes, you guessed it, they roused We should have a larger LOG •the more ftm it is to remember. raised up on my hands before me out at suf to soak my hhs- that the New York Hall is al­ office. I noticed the editors run­ Take the time the SS Salva- we finally gave up and let her ters in the dish-water. There's most obsolete due to the strain ning around the hail with their •dor Brau was laying down be- drift back to shore. no rest for a wicked messman! of quick turnovers, expansion, pockets bulging as if they were BAIL. BOYS But three months ashore is and the costly rent we are pay­ filing cabinets. The place where None of us knew what was still enough for me. Make way. ing. Maintenance in an old Hank and Whitey run the multithe matter with the engine. But Brothers, I'm coming back" to building runs too high anyway. lith machines on the sixth This September makes four Big John set out to find some stay! years that we will, have been floor, is so small you have to go Joseph D. Malasinsky tools, and Nick and 1 started out in the hall to change your anchored in this dumpy Hall, mind. bailing, for the rain was fiUini And the rent we pay for it is her fast. • Marine Wishes only pari of the picture. Since If and when we buy a build­ John finally came back with it is too small, we have to pay ing, see that there is a chapel a couple of English engineers. He Were Back for an outside place to hold our in it, BO it will be tax-free like The flashlight gave out, and we In Dungarees the YMCAs and the doghouse. regular meetings. ended up striking matches and Here are some pointers that Do we have specific Union hoping the gas tank wouldn't To the EUlilor: the Union Officials might keep colors? If so, we could paint blow up. 1 am now serving in the UJ5. them on the chimney like the Marine Corps;, but I sure widh 1 in mind when looking around steamship companies do. OFF AGAIN loW Falmouth, England, having Finally she started to kick was back where 1 could attend in the city for a new Hall: It isn't funny. We could have the engines overhauled, and we and we headed out again. This some meetings and And out a place where men could do put the lifeboat over to go time we almost made the ship what is going on along the wa their own laimdry, their own ashore. when she konked out once more. terfront. pressing, "and live • comfortably We all had girls in Falmouth Though my book is relhed, I Back we went to the oars and when ashore. Make damn sure and the current was with us. laised a few more blisters. But would very much like to^get a that the price for staying there, But starting back at 11 P.M. it was no use. The wind and copy of the LOG. is well under the 26 dollars a that night in a driving rain was the current were carrying us Hetman E. Godwin week the State of New York a different matter. back faster than we could row. Parxis Island. fi;C. To the Editor.: pays the unemployed. Wet and miserable we were, Of course we had taken the sails (Ed. Note: Brother Godwin The Deck- dang of the SS, If we let the unorganized sea­ and feeling a little sorjry for out to make more room when will be receiving his copy of Frederick Borechard would like men stay at our Hall-Hotel free the LOG dioiily.) ourselves as we headed back we launched the boat. to broadcast a warning to all for a night or two, they would Seafarers: Be on the lookout for end up by bringing their ships TBE ALGONQUIN VICTORY IS BOME TO THEM a Skipper named A. W. Feaeson. back with them—look out ESSO! While I am dreaming, though, Some of liiiese Seafaxexs Uln He's not quite as bad as "Red iPiiiSSiKj;::;® don't put up any of those comy the SS Algonquin Victory. St. Lead" Anderson, but he'll do pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lav/rence Navigation's only until another comes along. or any statues. There has been nothing but ship, so much that they are This letter -was read at the misery for the crew since ship­ shipboard meeting and we had slaying aboard for another trip ping June 26th. To begin with which they hope will be as he would only allow one carton a good discussion on the possi­ bilities of all that could be done. good as the last one. In ihe * of cigarettes per week. We fin­ 1 hope others will discuss it and picture at left four crewmen ally got that raised to two after write in their opinions to the LOG. have their picture taken while a lot of argument.. Then there is the ovei-time. So Ed Larkin docked in Brooklyn. Left to far, the Bosun and Carpenter righf: Merle (almost hidden). have eighteen hours overtime, "Red." "Aussie" Wright iwhe and it doesn't look like they will IT'S CONGRATS PGR submitted the photos), and get.jTiuch more. The Carpenter PAPPY JOE ALGINA Friedman. Below, the Algon­ was laid up for three days and To the Editor: quin takes on some oil at the Gaptain let the suutidings go We'd like to compliment Curacao. The man in ihe fore­ for fear that would be overtime. Furthermore, while the Carp­ Agent Joe Algina on his brand ground is a Wiper -named Luke. , The Algonquin covered a lot enter was sick with a fever of of cigars. A lot of us had been of ocean on its last trip, in 101 to 104, the only treatment anxiously awaiting this smoke the course of which ihe boys he was given was aspirin. He for we heard it rumored that saw Brazil. Curacao and Neva was given enough aspirin to Joe had two brands laid away— Beotia 'before they cmne into knock a man out if there was Robert Bums if it were a boy, New York haihor for a sweet nothing else wrong with him. and "twofers" should it be a payoff. But the real pinch comes when girl. Well the bouncing Robert you .start to do anything on deck. Captain PenrBpn stands an Burns are for no other than the wing of the bridge all day James Joseph Algina (Joe ex­ hollecdng >orittoisin and advice.! plained he -wanted no Jr's. in his When you raise or lower booms family as he'd be damned if _ _ „ 'he's putting m his_ two-eents anybody was going to call him -worth evoy lew minutes, deelder) and now Joe will spite fibe fact that the Bosun is have to smoke -the twofers him­ a competent man, and everyone self. Congratulations Joe, and many in the department is a full Book . membex- with plenty of experi­ happy returns of the day! A Bunch OC The Boys . ence, except ^one. We're OTi the articles now and can't do mudh about it; but this Brother A^s is a warning to others to be on ! the lookout. The time to stiaighl- For LOG; Entire en 'Out such a .character is be­ Family Beads It fore sisBixtg on. To the Editor: | H. Kelly. 'Deck Delegate I wish you would send the H. "V^iains. Carpenter LOG to my home. My wife and children like to read it when 1 go to sea. My wife has prom­ ised to save them so that 1 can catch up on back news when T .rf you doal iind linen get home. -wbea you go aboard your Thank you for your courtesy. ship, notify the Hall .at 'once. John L. Shaw 'A iel^gzam from Le Havre or (Ed. Note: Brother Bhasi' Singapore won"! do you any -would be getting his LOG mt good- It's your bed and you home now. but he forgot to . have to lie in it. give his mailing address iih his letter.) Borechard Skipper Beats 'Red Lead,' Crewmen Claim ll I'' •;" li li l( sr li jnCHTTOfil �Srldar, July 23. l«8f THE SEAFARERS A Crew Tl\irty Years Ago Bliililll LOG Page Thixtoe* Member SeesSIU Giving Leadership To All Seamen In Dark Days Ahead To the Editor: for replacements with newer, ed softened by the surplus of faster ships were assured. jthe war years. All Unions are in danger! On the seaman's side, the | Still, over-all strength lies in Tough days" are here. unions were only partially recog- the solid unity of an industiy. Almost a generation has pass­ nized on the waterfront; but ^ The shipowners quickly sensed ed since Labor won its hard union seamen died by the thous- that the internal unity and struggle for collective bargain­ ands to preserve freedom and strength displayed by the SIU ing rights. The seamen, espec­ restore peace. was countered by the demorali­ ially, have risen slowly and pain­ Yet, as the seamen died, some zation of the communist ruled fully from decades of blood and of those who survived became ^ and infested NMU, and they betears. complacent. Some opened bank gan to prepare for the kill. Now, as war-clouds gather accounts out of war- bonus The meetings of the NMU de­ about our heads, as the "cold money. The Union funds swelled. generated into disgraceful, facwar" blows hotter, voices are Many seamen became blind to tional disputes between the polheard muttering threats against the threat of Mr. Shipowner on itical agents of Moscow on the Labor. . the sidelines, waiting his oppor-'one hand, and the pressure of Their attack is focused on the tunity to smash our security. non-communist members on the unions. They say that the work­ From out of the past, ex-seaman Louis J. Russo sent the "Have we not defeated him in [ships on the other, ing man is all right, but the long years of struggle with ahove picture to the LOG to show a crew of almost thirty years LEADERSHIP GONE union is the enemy of all. They evei-ything against us?" they said. ago. The picture was taken aboard the Lake Gilta in 1920, Meanwhile, without real lead­ do this because they know full How, they thought, could the while she was in England. Russo, now a Teamsters Union well that the laboring man would shipowner dare to resort to his ership, the conditions on N^IT official, is shown by the "X" in the photo. be helpless if his union were old tricks of union-smashing, contracted ships began going destroyed. blackballing, lockouts, and star­ rapidly down. The shipowners I am enclosing my book and To the Editor: are. moving in, salting the shi|)s All of our conditions are again vation wages and conditions? an old photograph of a crew I would like to thank you for taken back in 1920. I would like in 'danger. The shipowners have The experienced membership with anti-union men, and reor­ sanding me the SEAFARER'S to have you publish it and may­ never forgotten their defeats— counselled prepared watchful­ ganizing the blacklists. Communist agents in positions LOG. I enjoy it very much. I be some of these old cronies have never forgiven the men ness. Peace would mean a return would like to say that your or­ will write to, me. who forced them to pay union to private, competitive operation, of Union responsibility are scur­ ganization is to be congratu­ Kindly return my book and wages, to recognize the Union bolstered only by mail subsidies. rying hither and yon in the back­ lated. You have certainly come photograph in the enclosed en­ Hiring Hall, and ta sign Union They knew that the shipowner, ground, intent on two different a' long way since I went to sea. velope. contracts. spoiled by the super-profits of purposes — the maintaining of Your hours, wages and working the war yeai's, would attack the their face as "union leaders" 6n Louis J. Russo WAR WAS PROFITABLE conditions for your people are conditions of the seamen first, one hand, and the pursuit of the Secretary-Treasurer There have been lush war when faced with rising costs of disruptive dictates of the "party the finest in the world. Milk Driver's Union years when the shipowners piled Back in 1920 we thought we line" on the other. operation. (Ed. Note: We can't show up profits with cost-plus con­ had fairly good conditions -— These are facts. And these The younger members did not then the strike came and men you his book, but here's a tracts and Government charters. realize this. Further, many of facts must be understood by the weie going to sea for whatever picture taken in the "good Whether ships sank or floated them did not look upon the set membership of the SIU if they meant little to the shipowners, as a profession, but only as a are to fulfill the obligation of old days.") they could get. short-term expedient which they sound leadership to all maritime would leave with the return of workers. It is not the purpose of this peace. These took unionism and letter to tell the members of the the conditions it had fostered NMU what to do. They should very lightly. have common sense enough to FUTURE INSECURE oust the entire leadership, com­ that responsible journals would factual press make an excep­ To the Editor: mie and so called anti-commie, But when they sought to re­ stoop to such fantastic fiction tion to a policy of discriminating Mutiny was a secret and sinis­ based upon a garbled message between fact and fancy, to at­ turn to shoreside occupations, which has been proven guilty ter business in the days of Cap­ relayed by Lloyds of London. tack the integrity of men sailing competition was very keen. of crimes against the union and tains Kid and Blood. Plans were There was an overall .insecurity. the maritime workers as a whole. It now develops that a crazed the merchant ships? made stealthily in Limehouse or An orgy of inflation had been There is no middle groimd. For Does it reflect more of the ScuRy's Square, and captui-ed radio operator on the SS William unlashed. Prices of food, rent them it is clean house or die! cargoes bought and sold suiTep- Carson sent a message brfore wishful thinking of those forces and Unfortunately the crash of the commodities had risen titiously with never a whisper jumping over the side. The ex­ who are doing all they can to alarmingly. War savings evap­ NMU would rock the entire in­ planation itself is interesting, but damage the seamen's unions and heai'd. orated. Gone were the War dustry to the detriment of the some kind of explanation there establish a Government Hiring How poor in imagination and Bonds earned at such heavy truly American unions that are Hall? color were those days compared had to be. solidly grounded and non-polit­ cost. to now, when even razor blades If so, the scurrilous implica­ If journalism gave credence to Many workeis, especially those ical. Once the communist-con­ and negligees are publicized Ov­ every unsubstantiated fancy that tions of this irresponsible jour­ in unorganized industries, or trolled NMU coUapses, the ship­ er radios and a thousand daily crosses the editorial desks the nalism was answered by the Car­ those with weak unions, were owners will turn with savaige papers; and mutiny—ah mutiny! newspapers would soon be rele­ son's Master, who was quoted as harrassed by steadily rising fury on the SIU. —is shared with all the breath­ gated to the circulation of pulp saying, "It is the best crew I prices. These large numbers of If way breaks in Europe, we less populace in their homes fiction. will see the government moving ever sailed with!" new men stayed on in the mari­ from the moment of its incep­ fast to take over the NMU, and John Legge time industry and came to look But why, does this usually tion. impounding its "un-Americanto their Union for support and Take the recent "mutiny" of leaders." Then all unions will be leadership. the SS William Carson for in­ RETIRED MEMBER Where's Olive Oyl? During this time the SlU rose in danger, for reaction will wear stance. All of its splendor and strongly to the defense of their the cloak of super patriotism. WISHES TO KEEP romance was brought right to To" oppose such moves by the living and v/orking standards, each man going about his monot- CG-ISSUED PAPERS when many other unions remain- government will be to plead guilty to the charges made To the Editor: against the NMU leadership. To SEAFARER SON In a recent issue of the LOG. THIS \S SCOOP stand up and fight against this E>ol>KtHS, WHO GIVES there was an article notifying SAYS MOM LIKES shipowner - government - military us ALL OF OUR. BEST the membership that the Coast coalition in the interest of the READING THE LOG PROMT PAGE RUMORS/ Guard would strictly enforce the economic conditions of Ameri­ legal requirements concerning To the Editor: can seamen will be deemed "unAB papers. American." I would like very much to I am now a retired member of have the LOG sent to my mother STILL TIME the SIU, but wish to retain my in Canada. I have sent a few There is still time before the papers. I have in my possession copies home and she likes to storm breaks. the wur-isaue seaman's cui-d. I read them very much. Let us talk to all seamen. Let would like to have additional Her address is • Mrs. Anna us see clearly where the commie information concerning the new Taylor, Fort Stanley, Ontario, gang is heading. Let the SIU onous jobs ashore, with hourly issue. Canada. hold fast to our gains on behadf Will it be necessary for me to bulletins and (newspaper) col­ I have only been a member of all American seamen as ; a umns of space. Nothing less than go to Port Arthur, Texas, ^ere of the SIU for one year, but whole. Let us give leadership a mighty task force of warships my AB ticket was issued, in from here on out I wouldn't sail in the dark days ahead to all headed by the battleship .Mis­ order to acquire my permanent Here's "Popeye the Sailor- any other waJ^ Through the seamen. Let us continue our al­ souri sped to the pirate ship, papefs? There is a CG station in Pitts­ man." and it should surprise LOG my pareftts and friends in ready pi'oved successful policies. with reconnaissance planes scan­ burgh, Pa. Will it be possible for nobody that the fabulous and Canada will get an understand­ There is no way to defeat the ning the seas far and wide. ing of what the Seafarers means, foi'ces of reaction except to me to make the change there? sally seaman ceurries a full as well as the nature and con­ QUESTIONS NEWSPAPERS Robert E. Sanaonetli book in the SIU. When he's ditions of my work on the ships. struggle toward our proven goals. It is up to the SIU. (Ed. Note: You may pre­ But colorful and diverting as not Popeye, he's Seafarer Al­ Jack A- Taylor The mantle of leadership now sent your discharges at any such a story may be, and re­ bert Jesse Thomas who first (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ rests upon our shoulders. gardless of the benefits it must CG office and apply for tl»» We will not fail. went to sea in 1911. He snails in ing sent to Mrs. Taylor as re­ have had to the street sale of papers to which your time quested.) Charles Haymond the Engine Department. newspaper copy, it is surprising and qualifications entitle y<m.) Brother Questions Motives Of Newspapers In Front Page Trumpeting Of Ship 'Mutiny' �Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23, 1948 Seafarers' Guide To The Far East By ERNEST BOSSERT ii 1%' of the passageways and out of the quarters. They use our messroom, our baths,, and toilets, our drinking foxmtains, and lie around the passageways and will steal anythiim they get their hands on. If the company would use seamen for watchmen, I can guarantee that the seamen would keep them out, and our baths and toilets and passageways would be kept clean and sani­ tary. As it is, we are continually At our next port. Port Swettenham, a longshoremen's strike This is the second and concluding article by Bangkok is about 60 miles up was on and, after a delay of the, Bangkok river. Most of the Seafarer Ernest Bossert on ports of the FaF several days awaiting the out­ ships destined for Bangkok an­ East, based on his observations while a crew- come, we proceeded to Penang, chor here, and load or discharge returning to Port Swettenham af­ from and into barges and small member aboard Isthmian's Steel Architect. ter the settlement of the strike, ships and sailboats from Bang­ Penang is on the west coast of Brother Bossert's findings are especially kok. the Peninsula, in the Mal­ The Bangkok River is still full interesting to seamen because he spotlights the accaMalay Straits. We were there for of mines and obstructions from numerous pitfalls unwary crewmen on the Far only one evening's shore leave the war, and it is unsafe for and could not leam •ery much. East runs often encounter. large vessels to go there. The The shops and most business es­ week previous to our arrival tablishments were closed. How­ there were two British ships to understand very emphatically blind. But if you are lucky ever; it is a nice clean and or­ sunk by mines in the river. PASSEP that we wei*e union men and enough to hit one of the sweep­ derly place. Koh-Si-Shang - is a typical 8fwe sympathetic with union struggles stakes, a kind of lottery which Two cabarets, "The City waterfront village with the us­ against the bosses; whether' they they hold for each race, you can Lights," and the "Picadilly," both .rtwow ual drinking places, dancehalls, were in Singapore, Shanghai, or come away with a comfortable side by side, seem to be the prostitutes, etc. There is very New York; and, mutiny or no stake. The winners always share popular places and most of the little there in the way of souven­ mutiny, we would do nothing around $1,000 and sometimes as seamen congregate there. Why irs, but at ^Bangkok things are that might in any way compro­ much as from $35,000 to $50,000 those places are so attractive, 1 much different—nice stores, the­ mise our union principles where on the main sweeps of the day. don't understand. ater^, hotels, etc.. and things are a labor dispute was in progress. Prices of refreshments are ex­ Turf enthusiasts in the States more reasonable than at Koh-SiThere was no attempt to break orbitant at both places, and the think they are clipped by the Shang. the strike, and in a few days it quality very poor. Thei-e are breakage at American tracks, bewas settled and we went to the GOOD BUYS many places where prices are fighting to keep them out and doclc. more moderate and the quality Ladies alligator handbags of we are exposed to all sorts of much better. We went to a place The longshoremen here are fine workmanship may be ob­ diseases. called the "Boston Bar," right very poorly organized into many tained in Bangkok at low prices. Most of the coolies have open in the -heart of the city with a It is not advisable to go to Bang­ sores on their legs and bodies. different unions with factional roof garden overlooking every­ disputes, etc. However they did kok unless you have lots of time Why doesn't the company pro­ thing. Here you can get good gain a considerable increase in and can arrange suitable trans- vide a barge for the coolies to cold American beer, good food. wages, almost 100 percent. portation. Only a few of the jjyg with water etc.? Why; Prices are reasonable and the boys were able to go there, and should we have to tolerate this Singapore is a nice city, with place spotlessly clean. they ran into many transporta-. fjjth in our quarters? Ave they many things of interest. If you Returning to Port Swettenham, tion difficulties, especially on the allowed topside? Oh, no! The are religiously inclined, you can we found the strike settled. Tijie see beautiful Christian Churches, way back. Old Man would soon have them Government intervened, forcing But if you can go, it is well thrown out. Why should we have and beautiful Buddhist and Mo­ the strikers to return to work hammedan Temples of both mod­ worth the trip, as it is a nice to tolerate them, then? cause they don't get the nickels without having gained anything. clean city and you can have a Why all these rigid physical ern and ancient design. and pennies they have coming Port Swettenham, also on the nice time very reasonable. We requirements, when we are de­ LIKE CONEY ISLAND to them. Here, you get nothing west coast of Malaya, is just a got the best break on the ex­ liberately put in jeopardy here? under a dollar. small native village, and there Theie are many amusement change here, 21 Ticals to the SINGAPORE CLEAN parks and, with a little imagin­ The best and most economical is very little there. A British US dollar. There is no black Seamen's Club is close to the market in Siam. Singapore, our next port, is ation, you could think you were place in Singapore to spend a docks and it is a convenient Longshoremen are brought out on the southern tip of the Malay at Coney Island. There is the few hours ashore is at the place to go for a few beers and from Bangkok and they ^^^d peninsula, a British possession. New World, The Old World, The Shackle Club. This is a British relaxation; but prices are higher the ship, bag and baggage. They clean, orderly and well govern­ Great World, The Happy World, Armed Services Club, but Am­ erican samen are admitted by for refreshments than at other cook, eat, sleep and bathe on ed. Besides many Chinese, there and many others. places in town, the only ad­ the ship. The same crew re­ are many Indians, Arabians, CeyAt these parks they have skat­ showing identification. vantage being that the drinks mains on board until the ship lonese, and people from nearly ing rinks, numerous cabarettes, This is a large place with al­ are kept cool, whereas at most is finished. They are quartered all the adjacent British posses­ and dancing places, with shows, most everything you need to back aft on the fantail, but man­ sions. The legal rate of ex­ many freak shows and the usual spend_ a pleasant evening. They other places they are warm. age to get all over the ship. WORTHWHILE TRIP change is about 2.30 Singapore shooting galleries and games for have a librai"y and writing room, Most of them ar6 the lowest dollars to one US dollar. The prizes, eating and drinking stands showers and barber shops, a bil­ Five or six miles away is a type of Chinese coolies and al­ black market rate is 2.70 to 3.00 all over the parks; also the usual liard parlor, where you may play good sized village called Klang, though their diet and wages are Singapore to one US dollar. patent medicine fakirs. There is billirds free, a large cafeteria which can be reached in a few considerably higher than in most When we arrived in Singapore, also a sports arena with boxing, where soft drinks, ice cream, cof­ minutes by bus. There is a pic­ places we have been in, they a longshoremen's strike wc,$ in and wrestling show.s weekly. fee, tea and light lunch is served, ture show there. are nearly all dope addicts and progress, and we were obliged Lots of people think that also a restaurant where regular Kuala Lumpur, capital of Ma­ can be seen at any time of the to lie at anchor out in the wrestling is phony in the States. meals with very good food ,is laya, is about 28 miles inland, day or night taking their shots stream for several days, await­ You should see what a farce it available. and can be i-eached by railroad with hypodermic needles. ing the outcome of the strike. is here! or bus. If three or four are go­ LET'S DANCE They use morphine and co­ The first day the deck gang There are many nice picture ing, it is better to hire a cab. caine. Some use a kind of pipe was orderd by the Chief Mate There is a dance hall with an shows Ameri" Miuwi in Hi the uie city, uiiy, where wxiere Aiiniriaffair which is put in their nos­ If you have a weekend, and tyemoye hatch covers and raise lean pictures are shown. There excellent ten-piece orchestra and trils and they blow into the other the tank tops in one of the have time, it is worthwhile mak­ end, injecting the powdered hatches. We learned of the strike are also nice hotels and shops lots of girls to dance with. Thei'e ing the trip, as it is a nice city, whre all kinds of souvenirs may is also a beer bar with spacious drug. and questioned the Mate about be purchased, most of the mer­ lawns with tables, where you with many places of interest and They roll their own cigarettes the purpose of raising the tank you can enjoy yourself there. chandise coming from China and may go and drink your beer and The drive by taxi takes you and dope them up woth marahof a fine quality, but very ex- watch the dancing and listen to through many small villages and uana or opium. All sorts of the music, if you prefer not to pertsive. 4 SrRiKe iS! narcotocs are sold and used miles of large rubber planta­ dance. For you horse-players, there openly here. There is apparent­ tions, the products of which are is also a racetrack. You must The price of beer is half what contracted for by American man­ ly no law against it, and no get a visitor's qourtesy member­ it is in other places in town and ufacturers. control of any kind. ship badge from the racing sec­ for soft drinks, refreshments, The Majestic Hotel is the best DISEASE RAMPANT retary at the Turf Club before food and other things it is less place to stay, if you are there you can bet. This costs five dol­ than half. The Shackle Club is overnight. You can get a good Right here I wish to call to lars, which includes admission the best deal in town. the attention of the membership room with private bath and to the track. a matter which, I believe, de­ Again at Singapore, we got a shower for $5.00 — which is mands the attention, not only of gang of coolie contract painters. about $2.50 American currency. HANDICAPPED our Union, but of the US Health A hundred or more of them were It is in the heart of town, just The minimum bet is also five brought aboard and, although opposite the railroad station. Department as well. Before we are permitted to tops, etc.—where-upon he threat­ dollars in Singapore money, they did not sleep aboard, con­ There are ipany fine govern­ ship on this Far Eastern Run, ened us with charges of mutiny which is about two-fifty US. ditions wre almost as bad as at ment buildings here and many we are subjected to a rigid phys­ if we did not turn to immediate­ There is mutual betting, but no Bangkok. religious temples. And you can ical and health examination, and lymutual machines. The Japs stole We had to fight almost con­ find good restaurants and com­ are required to take numerous We found out the purpose of the mutual machinery, and it stantly to keep them out of our fortable places to drink. The best innoculations for prevention of opening the tanks was for a has not been replaced. If you qurters. They would not f)ay we found to be the "Coliseum cargo of liquid rubber. These like racing, it is a lovely track, overtime to the Bosun or to a Bar and Restaurant." diseases. Yet, when we get here, they tank cleaners were not affiliated as nice as anything in the States, sailor over the weekends to su­ Kuala Lumpur is on a par bring aboard a hoard of filthy with the longshoremen and were and it is about six miles from pervise the paint locker. Conse­ with Singapore. There are diseased, and depraved men. The not involved in the strike, and town and a nice ride out there; quently the coolies stole about amusement parks, "The Great stench of them alone is revolt­ the liquid rubber was to be load­ but don't expect to win any everything of any account—paint World," - "The Lucky World," ing and repulsive. The com­ ed in Penang by rubber com­ money. Anybody who can pick brushes, rags, and I don't know and the "Bee Bee Park." "Bee pany persists in hiring native pany employees through a pipe­ a winner out there is a wonder. what-all. Now we have no rags Bee Park", is the best of them— watchmen,,who are useless when line. There ,is no form on the horses at all, and the Mate says they even better than anything in However, we gave the Mate and no odds posted. You just bet are* too expensive to buy here. Singapore. it comes to keeping the gang ont �Fxiday, Jul? 9!h IMS THE S E AF ARERS DOWN BELOW IN THE BIENVILLE LOG Page Fiitef^ New York Weather Hotter Than Shipping No Immediate Break Is Seen For Either Executive both gave rise to beefs ness to find out who killed the beautiful blonde on page 14, but which deserve a bit of space. NEW YORK — It's fair and if the library is to remain wellOn the Beatrice the company warmer in New York this week stocked, it is necessary that ; the —the shipping is fair and the tried to tie the can to the Stew­ books remain in the HaU. mercury has climbed up into the ard, but the Patrolman said, 'No.' Now that locks have been put It was found that the Steward torrid zone of the thermometer. on the bookcases, a Brother -can How long both will remain this was doing his job well and was read all he wishes, but first he way is hard to guess. We are al­ getting the sack solely because must leave his Union book with ways looking for a break for th company's port steward want­ the man in charge. the better in shipping, but all ed to display his authority. It is a little inconvenient this As was pointed out here last we can hope for right now is way, but it is the one sure way that the pace will remain the week, if a Steward is in the of keeping books around for same and not slip any more. The right, he will get the full backing everyone's enjoyment. weather, however, it appears, is of the Union. This points up the On a totally different subj^t: scheduled to remain on the Union's position, exactly. The man had not fouled up. He was Some of the Stewards lartely scorchy side for awhile. A glance at the board listing well-liked by the crew. He stay­ have been cwnplainiog of the Members of Ihe Black Gang aboard Ihe Waterman ship lack of scales on their ship^ If the ships , in port shows the ed aboard. posed for this formal shot in the engine room. No identilicaOn the Steel Executive, the a Steward finds his ship without Steel Executive and Ljjngview tion accompanied photo. The Bienville, which paid off in Victory, both Isthmians, now tied story was a little different. One one, he should put in a call to Mobile recently, was brought in clean by her first-rate crew up here. They were easy payoffs of the crew, an ex-pug, thought the Union and a Patrolman will of good Union men. for the Patrolmen, with the beefs his muscles were all that was see to it that the Company pro­ being squared away at the pay­ necessary for him to get his way vides one. aboai'd ship. It is a real necessity aboard offs. ship, and it is usually a simple By using brute force he gave The disputes arising out of matter for the Union to square the crew a hard time for the misunderstandings of the con­ RICHARD p. BARRON ANTHONY CARRANO entire voyage. He was king of away. tract are becoming much fewer Write to your mother at on these ships, thanks to the dil­ the hill while the ship was out, Get in touch' with your wife It just wouldn't be right to at 226 South Avenue, Bridgeport, Frederick, Oklahoma. igence of the Patrolmen and the but he was cut down to size close this report without a word when the ship hit New York, 4. 3, Connecticut. or two on the "mutiny" aboard SIU men on the ships. BOB McLEAN the William Carson. In case you We've had these ships under 3^ 4. DEMUSCLED Get in touch with Joe Carmissed the big story, which was HENRY DE RUYTER contract nine months now—some cello, 36 Hancock St., San Fran­ headlined in aU papers, a radio The crew preferred charges Get in touch with the Editor, cisco, Calif. Phone UNderhill 1- of the ships are still out on their against him and they stuck. He message reported a mutiny of first contracted voyages—and the SEAFARERS LOG, concerning 1791. the crew at sea. won't be bothering other crews good work of the membership in your subscription to LIFE mag S. 4. understanding and working by azine. EXTRA. EXTRA! LESLIE J. BRILHART. Jr. the contract is showing effect. Get in touch with your mother Battleships and airplanes rush­ The membership is due a vote of at once. It is very important. ed to the scene. Newspapers had thanks for their fine work. 4. 4> 4. a field day. They published HAROLD L. LAURVIK THE REGULARS streamer heads, which screamed, H. T. Glisson, who was with "Warships Rush To Mutiny Other ships of the long estab­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St you on the Arlyn, has your pa­ Ship." Williani Rcntz, Agent Calvert 4S39 pers. Write to him to get them. lished contracted companies pay­ BOSTON 276 State St. Of course, it was i phony. The His address: 20 West Hull Street, ing oflf this week are, Purdue Walter Sieknuuin, Agent Bowdoin 445S screwball radio operator sent the Victory and Raphael Semmes, Savannah, Georgia, GALVESTON 30»Vi—^3rd St. false message and then jumped both Waterman; the John Bur­ Keith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-S448 overboard. When the true story MOBILE 1 South l.awrance St. gess, South Atlantic; and the SANTO *PANE^IANGO Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 came out, it got all of a para­ Beatrice, Bull Lines. They were Contact James G. Smith in NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. graph way back in the dark re­ accompanied by several other E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Dornsrife, Pennsylvania. Smith for a while and, when he does cesses near the classified ads. vessels, but these were the out­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. says this is urgent, and asks ship out again, he'll leave his Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 that anybody knowing how he standing payoffs of the week. They had the makings of a NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. can get in touch with Panelulu of an anti-labor story and The Beatrice and the Steel muscles in cold storage. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Speaking of cold storage, the aiango let him know. they were going to make the PHILADELPHIA. ..614-16 No. 13th St. Union doesn't want to deprive most of it. It broke their he^ts Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 4 ft 4> the membership of the use of the when they found it was untrue. SAN FRANCISCO ICS Market St. ANTONI WOJCICKI Steve Cardullo, Agent bouglas 2-5475 library on the Recreation Deck Your wife wants you to write All the anti-labor hacks had SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon of the New York Hall by putting her. their tomahawks all sharpened, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 the books in cold storage, but it ready for a real killing. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. has been found necessary to put JOSEP^H C. SMITH Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 They're still crying in 'their tAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. By KEITH ALSOP them under lock and key. Get-in touch with your mother Scotch at the double-cross. Poor R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 and father at 424 Sigel St., Phila­ It seems some, of the Brothers boys, we sure hated to disap­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. GALVESTON — It's good to They write' that A1 HAnover 2-2784 delphia. be able to report that shipping became so interested in what point them. They probably broke Sargent died of a heart attack SECRETARY-TREASURER on the Texas front is good—and they were reading that they took down completely when they got Paul Hall on June 19. that we expect it to continue so. the books along to read at home. the statement from the Skipper DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ft ft ft Lindsey Williams Three vessels paid off and sign­ No one wants to curb a Brother's —"Best crew I ever ^uled with," RICHARD M. HUFFOHD ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ed on in this area during the thirst for knowledge or his eager- he said. Get in touch with your mother. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler past week. Joseph Volpian Her address: Mrs. Beatrice HufWaterman's SS Joseph Teal ford, 172 Carlisle Street, Wilkes paid off in this port, while South SUP Barre, Pennsylvania. Your bro­ Atlantiq's SS Frank Spencer HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. ther Arthur reports that she is The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 5-8777 very ill. paid off in Houston, and the SS farers International Union is available to aU members who wish PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Thomas Heyward terminated her Beacon 4336 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of voyage in Port Arthur. CHARLES^ H? TATE RICHMOND, CaMf 257 Sth St, their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Phone 2599 No. 29617 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every THREE SIGN-ONS SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. See bookkeeper at Headquar­ SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-5475 ters offices, 6th floor, 51 Beaver Sign-ons took place aboard the However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. three ships. All beefs were set­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 Street. tled at the payoffs to the satis­ which you can fUl out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ....440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 faction of all hands. None of Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. the beefs were more than minor PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION in proportion. SS CAPE FRIENDSHIP BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Other than this satisfactory To the Editor: The following men of the En­ CleveUnd 7391 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. gine Department of the Cape state of shipping, there is little Phone: Essex 2410 Friendship, voyage No. 6, who to relay from down here. We I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. have pay vouchers covering dis­ believe, however, that nothing is address below: Main 0147 more important than being able DETROIT ; 1038 Third St. puted overtime, can collect at the Cadillac 6857 New Orleans or Mobile offices. to read some shipping news with Name DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. At the New Orleans office: Ar­ a bit of encouragement. We hope Melrose 4110 thur Webster, $7.42; Fred E. that in future weeks we can Street Address TOLEDO 615 Summit St. continue'in the same vein. GarfioW 2112 Hall, $3.97; Charles Barnes, $1.06. At the Mobile office: Robert O. As usual this Gulf port has State ... City Meredith, $21.20; William D. several good Seafarers around Vouchers not the. beach. Those that come to MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Sawyer, ' $8.48. Signed BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. called for in 30 days will be for­ mind at the moment are Luke Empire 4531 warded to the main office. Isth­ Collins, Jack Kelly, Tiny Phillips, VANCOUVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No. mian Steamship Company, 71 ^ohn Blizzard and "Seatrain" PaciRc 7824 Broadway, New York. Sweeney. By JOE ALGINA PERSONALS SlU HRLLS . SIU, A&G District Port Galveston Shipping Good Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Money Due Canadian District 'V V - • :V< �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 Is the irath mrth mnp I& Vr.-</UCY14 ^ tV0KLD-TeU6K/>M ,uuLYf3,ma Coast Guard Sifts Tlirougli Puzzle Of Mutiny SOS I Call for Help That Alerted Warships Still Unexplained Atr auiY/6 "V^ sSi; V5 Puzalinx circiimaiancei today surrounded the sending of a mu­ tiny alarm by an American freignter tne 717g-ton William Carson, that alerted a nearby American warship squadron in the Atlantic between Portugal and the Aaores The dlstresa call was cancelled by radio 3S minutes later but the ship's radio then went silent and It was not until more than a day had elapsed that the Carson con­ firmed the cancellation—by olinXer light message Tlie U 8. Coast Ouard which senj. a cutter towards the scene and which 'has lurisdictlon In cases of mutiny, was believed pre­ pared to Investigate the puzzling Incident. Rear Adm. A. J McLean, com­ mander of the battleship Missouri flagship of the near-by warship squadron that was ordered to mvesugate when the distress call was first broadcast, radioed that •everything is under control ' ac­ cording to a United Press dispatch froni U S. naval headquarters, in London. The admiral reported ne had been in contact with the Ameri­ can tanker Hampton Roads, op­ erated by the National Bulk Car­ riers. Inc.. of New York, wluch was near the Carson at the time of the mutiny alarm and which BUteequently picked up the cansttnal ""*• blinker The Carson was en route. In ballast, to Nova ScoUa after dellverlng Marshall Plan coal to Italy, while the Hampton Roads was ra rotue to Saudi Arabia from Providence. Adm. McLean's meiisage was sent M punes of the aircraft car­ rier Coral Sea. part of the squad­ ron. were preparing to search the Aiores. » Casualty in Mutiny (/e.Md p.«|| I I I I I I I I •' I-'- This is the way one New York newspaper, the World-Telegram, handled the phony "mu­ tiny" story. Clipping number 1 shows the banner scareheadline (the head was doubled up in this reproduction for reasons of space and legibility; the original stretched through eight newspaper columns) on the day the story broke, July 13. Clippings 2 and 3 show progressively smaller stories: the editor was evidently trying to keep the story "alive," although there was no real news. But how did the World-Telegram treat real news—that the "mutiny" was a phony, born out of tortured imaginings of a sick mind? That the Radio Operator had jumped overboard, after having sent the fake message? That the Skipper had called the crew "the best he had ever had?" ae» ""H .A •» V'-*' ^ - » mutinotu. ' last Monday av» to o® e ' indicated th« c?urd7;r.rdU-' - ^ vessel by bitaker '"e n» fled by South I I .net ' been quelled ' * """"f bad And... buried in an ine the TRUTA The World-Telegram was not the only offender. Other papers were as bad or worse. Some did not even give mention to the final development, and exonerate (even in small type on an inside page) the Union crewmembers of a serious charge. Seamen, of course, are not the only ones who have been made victims of this kind of conscienceless, unethical newspaper attack. The Miners, Auto Workers and others have been the targets of vicious untruths and dis­ tortions. The Taft-Hartley Law showed us who some of our anti-union "friends" are. The Phony Mutiny has shown us some others. Perhaps the biggest thing we must have learned is that we cannot expect big business-owned news­ papers to tell the truth about Labor. That what Labor needs are papers of its own, to put the truth back into the headlines. e V WOfUOr6LB6i(AM daiY/7,/9^ Sr-a-' � 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 July 23, 1948 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. X, No.30 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU OLDTIMER RED COLLINS DIES AT SEA SEAFARERS VICTORIOS IN LABOR BOARD VOTE FOR CUBA DISTILLING BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS DOWN JOB TOTAL BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS JOB TOTAL PHONY 'MUTUNT REPORTS SENDS PRESS WILD TAMPA SEAFARERS HAPPY AGAIN AS SHIPPING GETS NEEDED PICK-UP BALTIMORE SHIPPING IS FAIR TO MIDDLING FRISCO BUSY LOOKING FOR NEW HALL LITTLE CHANGE IN MOBILE:SHIPPING IS FAIR PORT MOBILE OUT FOR NY SHIPPING DEL MAR SHIP COMMITTEE POINTS UP MACHINARY FOR CURBING PERFORMERS OATH IS MORE THAN WORDS, BIBB MEN PROVE WALTER HAMILTON KILLED BY TRAIN SEATRAIN BROTHER LAUDED BY CREW FOR RUMPOT CURBS NEW YORK WEATHER HOTTER THAN SHIPPING NO IMMEDITE BREAK IS SEEN FOR EITHER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/de2114817fa0eace0538ac3286f17d95.PDF 1306953bea81e7364ff4e0a8afbcc093 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District^ Seafarers International Union of North America Seatrade Enters tanker Field, Signs SlU Pact Seatrade Corporation, an al­ ready SlU-contracted dry cargo company, which has now en­ tered the tanker field, signed a full tanker agreement with the Seafarers International Union this week. Announcement of the signing was made by Director of Organization Lindsey Wil­ liams. The new addition to the everlengthening list of SlU-contracted tanker companies first came^ into the SIU fold last Novem­ ber when the company signed a regular dry cargo agreement. Now the company has entered tanker operations with the pur­ chase of the SS Ramapo, a pre­ war tanker. The Ramapo, presently on the West Coast, will sail to tlie East Coast the latter part of this month. It is expected to operate from ports along the Atlantic Coast. No. 29 NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY. JULY 16. 1948 VOL. X CG To infora Law (h ABs On July IS. the Coast Guard commenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs must show three years of deck time. The remaining third may hold blue tickets which require only a year of deck time. On the average ship calling for six ABs. four will have to have green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a wartime AB ticket, terminating six months sifter the end of the war. you should go to the Coast Guard and get your blue ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the three years. And if you have a blue ticket and the three years, you should get it upped to green, whether you got your papers during the war or some time earlier. CG Cuts Alien Quota For Subsidized Ships By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative Labor Board Hearing Doflnes Voting Unit For Cities Service NEW YORK — The first in­ formal hearing on the SIU's petition for a collective bargain­ ing election on nine Cities Ser­ vice vessels was held this week at the regional National Labor Relation Board office here. -Although formal hearings are to follow, one of the most impor­ tant matters—the composition of the voting unit—was settled sat­ isfactorily to the SIU. At the hearing, held on July 9, the NLRB examiner and the Union agreed that the same con­ ditions applied to the other elec­ tion held in Cities Service would apply to the coming election, except for the wording of the clause covering the voting unit. Instead of naming the ships to be voted, the clause calls for the polling of all unlicensed per­ sonnel on vessels of the com­ pany's marine division, except those on vessels already certified by the NLRB. In other words, the new tei-minology makes clearer the SIU's position in the event the com­ pany acquires more vessels once the election has been called. The clause reads: "All unli­ censed personnel on board ves­ sels owned or operated by the marine division including deck, engine and stewards, excluding radio operators, pursers and un­ licensed personnel aboard those vessels of which the Union has been certified by the NLRB." Absent from the discussions on the voting unit was the com­ pany's attorney, who walked out when told he was not allowed to ha\;e his own stenographer take notes. According to Ben Sterling, at­ To bolster their case, the CG On July 15, the proportion of can also point to the fact that aliens permitted in crews of sub­ man.v more aliens have obtained NEW NEGOTIATIONS sidized American ships was re­ visas legalizing their entry into Representing the company at duced from 25 percent to 15 per­ the United States, permitting the signing was Mr. James Pohl, cent by the Coast Guard, which them to sail coast-wise or work Director of Seatrade Corpora­ tion. The Seafarers was repre­ is gradually moving toward ashore. Certainly the pressure sented by the regular SIU Ne­ stricter interpretation and en­ has been eased. gotiating Committee. The Com­ forcement of federal statutes The point ought to be made pany's offices are at 44 White­ governing aliens and other mat­ again right here, though it has been made many times before, ters within its jurisdiction. hall Street, New York. that when an alien is trying for In announcing the signing of If the Coast Guard were to in­ a job on a subsidized, ship he Seatrade, Brother Williams also terpret the law exactly, ho aliens must have at least one discharge disclosed that the SIU will at all would be permitted to sail covering service on an American shortly enter into negotiations subsidized ships except the 10 vessel during the war to get it. with the New London Tanker percent allowed in the Stewards He must have sailed under the Company, a new outfit at present Department of passenger vessels. having one tanker, the T-2 New The Coast Guard for a number American flag at some time be­ tween Pearl Harbor and V-J London. of good reasons has waived this Day. law in some degree. HAVE MAJORITY URGES STEPS Following a brief, but con­ However, on unsubsidized centrated, organizing drive on ships, the CG says that aliens The trend of Coast Guard pol­ the New London, the Union pre­ may still constitute 25 percent icy proves that the SIU has been sented the company with evi­ of the crews. Since only a few correct in urging its alien mem­ dence of having SIU pledges of the ships contracted to the bers to take every possible meas­ from a majority of the crew and SIU are subsidized, the CG's new ure to. improve their legal status asked the operators to enter in­ restriction on aliens may net be (Continued on Page 15) to contract talks covering wages quite so bad as it sounds, but the trend should be a warning. and working conditions. The company has signified its The Coast Guard has been willingness to begin negotia­ waiving the law to some extent tions, which will probably com­ in this alien question, because mence shortly. The New Lon­ it long ago. recognized that there NEW ORLEANS—A clear-cut SIU walked away with better don Company's home offices are were so many aliens in the victory for the Seafarers Inter­ than 75 percent of the total in Philadelphia. American merchsmt marine that national Union was predicted by tally. The rapidly-increasing list of it rrfight be hard to find enough Union observers, following the The other Cuba Distilling ship, tanker companies contracted to men experienced in the proper voting of the SS Carrabulle, the Catahoula, voted late this the Seafarers is especially note­ ratings to keep the ships crewed. Cuba Distilling Company, in a week in Deepwater, New Jersey worthy when it is recalled that National Labor Relations Board —too late for details to be car­ PRESSURE EASED a little over a year ago not a election held in this city this ried in the SEAFARERS LOG. single tanker outfit was operat­ During the war, aliens were week. An equally strong vote for the ing under an SIU agreement. allowed to constitute as much as The voting of the Carrabulle SIU was expected on this ship. The progress made since the 50 percent of a crew. After the took place Monday, July 12, Announcement of the voting SIU organizing department be­ war the percentage, was cut to and was witnessed' by Director results on the two ships is _ of Organization Lindsey Williams expected from the NLRB with­ gan devoting its attention to the 25. tanker field points up the effec­ Meanwhile, so many aliens, and New Orleans Port Agent in a couple of weeks. With an SIU victory in Cuba Distilling, tiveness of this phase of the have become naturalized that the Earl (Bull) Sheppard. Although the vote count was negotiations with the company Union's program, in addition to CG feels that it is justified in aiding the emplojnnent situation cutting the percentage allowed not announced, both observers for a contract will only await expressed confidence that the certification of the SIU. on the subsidized vessels. for Seafarers. torney for the Union, the formal hearings on the SIU petition will begin in about two or three weeks. The SIU's present petition be­ fore the NLRB was made neccessary when the board ruled that the SIU represents only those seven ships voted in a previous election. The company acquired eight more after the election was underway and one ship, the Lone Jack, was not voted. In order to represent all the seamen in the Cities Service fleet it was necssai-y for the SIU to petition for an electiori on the remaining nine ships. ; In the meantime, progress is being made toward securing a contract covering the crews of the seven ships for which the SIU has been certified. Company representatives are now studying the Union's de­ mands and a meeting of both the Union and the company is ex­ pected shortly. Miners Win About 50,000 striking coal miners, representing 10 per­ cent of the bituminous coal­ mining industry, went back to work in the "captive" mines when the owners fin­ ally signed a contraxt with the United Mine Workers of America on July 13. The miners struck on July 6 when the steel companies, which own the captive mines, refused to grant the union shop that the UMW had wrung from the commercial mines. SIU Victory Seen In Cuba Distilling Vote s. This week's elections on the Carrabulle and Catahoula, both Liberty type tankers, came two weeks after an NLRB order for the elections was handed down. The SIU first petitioned for an election on March 18, after securing sufficient pledge cards from the seamen of the com­ pany's two ships. When a contract is^ signed with Cuba Distilling it will bring this company under the banner of the SIU once more. The company had a contract with the Union untili all its ves­ sels were lost to enemy action during the war. �Two ARER 5 V EO G Friday. July 1948 M' SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly ^ 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, 191^. 267 Saving Seamen's Lives In a Tampa hospital this week are three Seafarers painfully recuperating from scalding burns suffered when live steam shot from what was obviously a faulty line aboard, the SS John Bartram. One of the men is in a critical condition. A fourth victim was already beyond the reach of medical aid. He died in agony shortly after being scalded from head to foot as he sought to escape from the spraying inferno. •. It is believed that a faulty elbow and excessive • pressure in the line was responsible for the tragedy. So far, no official reason for the accident has been advanced. ' Regardless of the verdict, however, it will be of little comfort to the sufferers and their families. It will ,sound just as hollow as the thousands of other postaccident reports that have been filed before. " Some will say that seafaring is a tough life, and that ..accidents like those aboard the Bartram this week are part of the risk a man runs when he goes to sea. j Sure, seafaring is tough. There are mighty few occu­ pations that are more. hazardous. Many of the hazards, however, can be traced to negligence, inadequate inspec- tion regulations, and outmoded construction and equipimeAt, none of which is pardonable. On the John Bartram, for example, in addition to the' faulty line, another hazard was discovered—one that gt any. time might prove to be loaded with tragedy. "" As on other early Liberties and prewar-biiilt vessels^ the portholes are too small to serve as an escape for ^ nprmal-sizcd man. Many of the occupants of rooms off iherBartram's steam-choked passageway tried to pass through these ports and failed. They were able to keep the steam from seeping into the rooms by packing mat" Cresses" and other materials against the doors. 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. JUeo Now In The Marine Htapitals Stat en Island Hospital If fire had been licking at the doors, it would have You can contact your Hos­ been a different story, written off with an even greater These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, pital delegate at the Staten cost of life. It would have been ironic that men of the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: U.S; merchant fleet, which prides itself on the fact that hWvily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Its standards are far and away the highest of any in the writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) iW^orld, would have been helplessdly trapped and doomed MOBILE HOSPITAL RALPH PIEPHET Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. because a few inches of porthole prevented their escape. V. R. NORTH A. C. McALPIN (on 3rd and 4th floors.) V. P. SALLINGS Certainly all the life-saving appliances advocated by JOSEPH BENNETT C. GREEN Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the recent International Convention of Safety of Life at CHARLES R. VORN C. R. GRIMES (on 1st and 2nd floors.) Sea, which the U.S. attended, would have been worthless. JOSEPH BLANCHARD W. H. COLBOURNE O. M. RAYNOR M. C. GADDY Immediate steps should be taken by the Maritime 4* 4» 4* ' H. L. SEYMOUR Commission, the steamship companies and the government SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JAMES FARRIOR inspection service to see that the potential threats to the J. HODO E. MULHOLLAND A. JENSBY lives of seamen, such as the one pointed up by the Bar­ W. WATSON A. SYLVERA F. NERING tram tragedy, are removed from American vessels. EDWIN MAXWELL R. J. CAVANAUGH E. MELLE V* FRANK WAGNER F. O. FONDULA D. P. GELINAS Resolutions and protests are not enough to eradicate P. TRASMIL P. E. CUMARE J. E. BURNS these unnecessary perils. H. FERDRICKSSON E. BULIK ^ a. H. MASON G. D. FINKLEA SAVANNAH HOSPITAL The only way to demonstate a sincere determination G. L. DUXWORTH S; HEIDUCKI to reduce the hazards of shipboard life is by action. No TROY THOMAS ED MILLER C.E.BRADY amount of talk or good intentions can substitute for more F. T. ALKOFER J. McNEELY S it R. BROWN Stringent construction regulations and the much-needed M. T. TARING J. L. ROBERTS BALTIMORE HOSPJTAL D. DeDUISEN overhaul of the ships now sailing with standards far short W. ROBERTS LOYD E. WARDEN J. BONYEA of reasonable protection for the crews aboard. E. CAHOON M. J. LUCAS , J. PRATS 4. -4. E. T. JANASJAK Whatever monetary costs might be involved in mak­ NEW ORLEANS 4. 4. 4 » HOSPITAL HAROLD H. SPENCER . ing our comparatively safe merchant marine even safer GALVESTON HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN GEO. H. SkEBERGER would be insignificant, when measured in terms of the E. LIPARI THOS. A. BENSON A. E. MOULTON • I saving in human lives. R. F. BLACK EDWARD L. PIERCE WARREN W. CURRIER JOSEPH WING J. M. DOONER To those who hold the power to provide greater J. DENNIS L. C. MASON LAPERHOUSE WILLIAM T. ROSS shipboard security for American seamen, the Seafarers A. LOOPER FOSTER MATTHEW LITTLE say, "Get going!" C. ANDERSON COMMANDER BYRON C. BARNES �Friday. July II. IMt ERP Ruling Aids Panama Tanker Ships TBE SEAF AHEBS tOG Say Your Say! Now that the Hiring Hall issue has been hurdled, the SIU Negotiating Committee is preparing for discussions with the operators on clari­ fications in the Union's standard freighter agree­ ment. So that the membership can actively participate in Although there is still a joker or two in the picture, it looks as if the people running the Marshall Plan are going to ad­ here pretty closely to the provi­ sion calling for half the ship­ ments to go under the Americarr flag. Arthur G. Syran, Marshall Plan transportation director, an­ nounced the other day that Am­ erican carriers of bulk cargo clarifying the working rules, would be paid higher rates than the Committee urges all Sea­ their low-cost foreign- tramp farers to submit their views. competitors, thus assuring them Any member wishing to their rightful 50 percent of the make suggestions for changes bulk business by permitting in the working rules for any them to operate at a profit. of the three Departments There has been some legitimate should write them out and fear among American ship ope­ mail them immediately to rators that they wouldn't get the SIU Negotiating Com­ much of the grain, coal, phos­ mittee, 51 Beaver Street, phate and other bulk business— New York 4, N. Y. because the law reads that half This is your opportunity to the cai-goes are to go in Ameri­ help clarify any section of can ships when they are avail­ your working rules. able at the market rate. If the "market rate" for bulk cargoes were lower than the American rate, U.S. bulk cargo carriers figured they might lose all the bulk business. As it now appears, shipping will be checked at six-month in­ tervals, so that U.S. officials will be certain that Americans are By JOE getting at least their half of the cargoes. The biggest and most obnox­ In last week's LOG, there was ious joker is in the manner in a mighty good article on a Bosun's which tanker space will be al­ duties. What is said about let­ lotted. ting the crew do crew's work Tankers under the Panamanian is particularly true when all flag which are judged to be un­ der "effective American control" hands are turned to, or on a pas­ will be considered to be Ameri­ senger ship or other ship with a can ships. number of day workers. This means that, while at But it is a cinch that on a least 50 percent of the liner and Liberty which only carries one" bulk cargoes yill assuredly be carried in American ships, any Deck Maintainence, and has only American who owns a Pana­ one or two watchmen on deck at manian tanker wiU be able to sea, the Bosun has got to pitch muscle into the American half in and do a little work himself. of the tanker trade with his low Furthermore, as the most ex­ standards of pay and bad con­ perienced man, there are lots of ditions. Who thought this one jobs coming up—such as sewing up has not been revealed. canvas, and special splicing jobs, or going aloft in bad weather— that most Bosuns feel better doing themselves, and really ought to do themselves unless there is an oldtimer in the crew who is equally capable of doing it. P«f»^ThNa Break In Steam Line Kills Bosnn; Three Other Seafarers injured One Seafarer was killed and three others were injured when a steam line connected to the deck machinery blew up aboard the SS John Bartram, a Water­ man vessel, as she lay in the Port of Tampa early July 3. The injured men are still in the hospital, one of them in critical condition. The dead Seafarer was Mo­ hammed A. Elsayed, the Bartram's Bosun, who was scalded when the steam shot from a break in the line directly outside his foc'sle. He died shortly after being admitted to a Tampa hos­ pital. In critical condition is George Griffin, OS, who is suffering from Because his home is in Tam­ first, second and third - degree pa. Nevin Ellis, Deck Main­ burns of the body. The other two tenance (above), escaped the men, Arthur W. Baker and A recent photo of George casualty list. He occupied same James L. Jones, both Firemen, Griffin, OS. who was badly room as the man who was were burned less severely and killed, but had spent the night their condition was described at burned when a steam line burst aboard the SS John preceeding the accident at the hospital as "not serious. home. Bartram in Tampa last week. POSSIBLE CAUSES Disaster also resulted in the Although no official version of death of one Seafarer and in­ the tragedy has yet been issued, it is believed that a faulty elbow jured two others. and excessive pressure may have been the causes. The broken line had been left ajar when Walker had left about five minutes ear­ was repaired immediately. An eye-witness account of the lier. Griffin, like Jones and Ba­ tragedy was related to the LOG ker, was burned by steam and WREAD by Frederick Walker, AB on the scalding water, when he made done right, or to make sure that Bartram, which arrived in New his escape through the allyway. The men in the adjacent foYork this week. no one gets hurt. c'sles packed mattresses and bed Then, too, once in a while you Walker, who occupied the same clothing against the doors of run across a Bosun who will let foc'sle as Griffin, had stepped out their rooms to keep the steam a couple of men strain on a line just a few minutes before- the from seeping throu^. blast. He returned to find the and won't jufnp in and give a Attempts to escape through the passageway choked with live hand himself. steam shooting from the broken portholes failed as the trapped In general, though, we have line mider 200 pounds of pres­ men could not squirm througl • a mighty good bunch of men i sure. the small openings. Most prewarsailing the SIU ileet in all rat­ Walker said what probably, built vessels and early Libertys, ings. And the Union's require­ happened was the following: jbke the Bartram, do not have ments for men shipping Bosun ports large enough for a normalto have three years out of SIU SCALDED I sized man to pass through. Halls, give us a mighty high When the blast came, Elsayed Shortly after the explosion standard. opened the door of his foc'sle to steam was cut off in the fidley Now, if the registration ruling see what was going on. Steam by the First Assistant and the is established up and down the shot through the doorway and Deck Engineer. Meanwhile an coast whereby men shipping as filled his room. He then ran ambulance, which had been sum­ Bosun must register as Bosun through the steam-fiUed passage­ moned by other crewmen, arriv­ and not AB-Bosun, only men way and was fatally burned by ed. The injured were taken to the hospital immediately. who can handle the job are the time he got out on deck. apt to go on the Bosun's list and Steam also poured into Grif­ LUCKY MAN fin's foc'sle, the door of which wait for that job. But for the fact that he makes his home in Tampa, Nevin Ellis, Deck Maintenance, probably would have been included in the If the railroads serving the Philadelphia will retain the half- casualties. Ellis, who shared ElU.S. East Coast have their way, cent per 100 pounds advantage, sayed's foc'sle, spent the night at there won't be many cargoes of which makes them more econ­ home and reached the Bartram bulk graiii leaving North Atlan­ omical to ship through at pres­ just about the time of the ex­ tic ports .for Europe this fall. ent than New York and the plosion. The cargoes will move, all rest of the East Coast outlets. Elsayed, who carried Book No. right, but they won't be going - In addition, the railroads wish ,'26123, had been a member of the from New York, Albany, Boston, to raise the basic freight rates'siU since June 22, 1943, when Philadelphia and Norfolk. They'll on shipments to the East Coast he joined in New York. He was be going from Gulf ports in­ for rye, wheat, oats and barley^bom in Egypt March 2, 1909, and stead. to the level charged for more Wived his citizenship papers It looks as if the eastern rail­ expensive products sueh as sorg-'after serving in the U.S. Army roads are preparing to cut their hum, although this is not re-during the late war. own throats. They have called ported to be on the agenda of Funeral services for the late a meeting in Buffalo on July 20 the Buffalo meeting. Seafarer were held in New York to consider freight rate increases So far as the SIU is concern­ Bartram crewmembers contribut­ of 20 to 30 percent on grain be­ ed, the only difference would ed a floral wreath. ing carried to East Coast eleva­ be that there would be more bulk cargoes of grain moving tors. If the railroads get what they from Mobile, New Orleans and want, the cost of moving wheat the Texas coast as most of them from Buffalo and Erie to New now are than from the northeast If you have a beef or a York will be upped five cents ports — imless grain shippers for each hundred pounds. The decided to send their cargoes problem when you're on the same increase would apply on down the St. Lawrence River West Coast, contact SIU. AftG District Hq.. 105 Mar­ corn, rye and oats, and a smaller under the Canadian flag. The Port of New York Au­ ket Street. The tel^hone increase to barley. The same raises would be thority and New York shipping number is. DOuglas 2-5475. tacked "on rail shipments to other interests have asked the rail­ Drop in between ships, and eastern ports, if allowed. How­ roads to equalize grain export get acquainted. ever, Albany, . Baltimore and rates to all North Atlantic ports. >liiy Good Bosun Must Pull His Own Weight Abourd Ship Philadelphia is Second Port In Total Tonnage GREEN MAN PHILADELPHIA — This city Take the character who sent has i-egained its old position as fairly green men up the mast the nation's second port in the to lash the booms to the crosssheer tonnage of commerce hand­ treee during the war. It was an led, according to figures released old ship, and didn't have boomr by the Department of Commerce. collars attached, so it took a In March, the latest month for which figures are available, Phil­ pretty good job to hold them. adelphia handled about 100,000 "You guys shipped AB," he more tons of import and export said, "Now go up and lash it!" cargo than Baltimore, which They wound a lot of manila knocked the Quaker City from around the booms and the top­ its traditional second place last mast, but it came loose on a wild year. New York is still first. day in the North Atlantic with One spokesman explains Phil­ ice- all over the mast, and the adelphia's temporary lapse into ship pitching and rolling. third place last year as follows: '"Philadelphia's temporary loss The Mate called the Bosun and of its second position was due the Bosun called out all Deck entirely to the vast unnatural hands. movement of relief coal and "Two or three of you ABs grain which flowed through the chip the ice off of the ladder and other ports in greater volume." lash those booms right," he said. However, when the value of "I told you to do it right in the shipping is considered instead first place." of the tonnage, Philadelphia is definitely third, trailing New Of course that's an extreme York, which is first, no matter; case, but still there are a lot of how you figure it, and New jobs a Bosun has pretty much got to do to be sure, they are Orleans. Rail Hike May AiJ Cuff Ports On The Coast �?• • -;;: -» Page Four THE S£AFARERS LOG Friday. July 16. 1H8 Seafarers And Their Ships Are News Aboard Tbe Rdbin Kirk... vv^X;:-:; -y-l^y- Robin Kirk crewmen secure the gangway for sea. Crouching is B.o^un Ostling; Arnold is at the davits, while A. Smith watches operation. Man with back to camera is K. Petersen. Aboard most SlU-cOntracted vessels plying the sev­ en seas are scores of alert Seafarers with noses for news and eyes for interesting shipboard shots. Each week the LOG receives evidence that these Union-news minded men are on the job, jotting down and sending in reports and stories of Seafaring activity. The LOG is anxious to receive reports—in words and pictures—^from all SIU crews. Seafarers and their ships are news. Perhaps at the first shipboard meeting a re­ porter may be elected to handle this function. Many men will be glad to handle it voluntarily, as were Seafarers on the Robin Kirk and the Meseck tug Dorothy Ann, pictures of which appear on this page. Crewmen who were on the Robin Kirk when it left New York for South Africa recently, were destined for a first-class trip^ according to the three department dele­ gates, P. Sudia, Engine; A. T. Arnold, Deck, and Michele Amato, Stewards. They gave much of the credit to Joe Miller, Chief Steward, whose sumptuous menus were ably prepared by three crack SIU cooks. Chief Cook J. Bove, Baker D, E. Jessup and Second Cook F. G. Rocafort. The delegates also happily reported that the Skipper was cooperative and not one logging was aiecessary throughout the three months. A view of the ship-shape Robin Kirk, one of several Robin Line vessels which make the South African run. She's a good feeder, too. In Dar es Salaam. Tangan­ yika. Robin Kirk men saw this sailboat setting out for on evening saiL The South Afri­ can run includes calls at some of the ^world's most 'Coloriul spots. In Durban. Seafarers J. Micjunas (lefl). OS. and J. JFlynaC AB. pose with local steve­ dores. who earn seven shillings, a day. Food and clothing costs there axe as high as in U.S. A -crewmember photographed this scene of Capetown harbor. In the background is the famed Table Top Jdountadn, a brequent -i^jiration to Seafarer cameramen and artists. ...And The Tug, Dorothy Aim I b', K Chester Chezna turns to on /'the winches aboard the Meseck lug Dorothy Ann. This shot and others of Dorothy Ann crewmen were submitted to ^ LOG recently by John A. Bersen, Oiler, after he paid ' the seagoing tug. He liked working aboard the small craft/ he said^ Here are three Seafarers who were shipmates of Bersen's. They are Kenny Wright (left), E. Brown, and «a crewmember whom Bersen was imable - Proof that fishing was good off the Dorothy Ann is held up by crewmen. They're tuna, hauled in off Cape Hatteras. Weight was John Bersen takes ' his turn before the lens. He hails from New. Jersey and is a pretty capable artist. Several sketches of vessels he's sailed on have appeared in recent issues of the LOG. Bersen was inspired to submit his work after see— of other Seafarers �Friday, July 16, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Book Members Find That Shipping fs Quite Fair In Port Tampa TAMPA — Shipping in this Florida port remains fair this week, with job prospects best for the bookmen, who can always make a job within a few days. Things are a bit rough for permitmen, however. Baltimore Continues Ups-Downs: Shipping Is Fair — This Week Unclaimed Gear By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping re mains a little better here than it was a while back but don't get the idea that things are booming, because they are not. We paid off seven and signed on the same number. In addi­ tion we had a number of ships in ti-ansit and we had a few stillto-be-contraeted tankers to hit. SIU way before long, if he doesn't already as the result of what we told him the other day. One ship whose topside is more than willing to see that things are done SIU style is the Nathaniel B. Palmer. The Cap­ tain, the Chief Mate and the Second Mate all carry SIU books, and "Dutchy" Moore is a member of the crew. Members whose gear has been held for more than three months in t^ fourth floor baggage room of the New York Hall are advised to call for it immediately, or notify' the Hall where they wish it sent. Crowded conditions make it impossible to hold gear longer than three months. All effects remaining unclaimed after three months will be lent to the owner's home via express collect. Gear without addresses will be disposed of otherwise. We still get several ships in here on coastwise runs. The SS Robert McBurney was scheduled to arrive on July 12 for a pay­ off and signon. This vessel is op­ erated by Overlakes. The Bull Steamship Line still has a few phospha(f ships touch­ ing Port Tampa and Boca Grande. Waterman Steamship Corporation is the big noise on the, coastwise runs, however. MAIN TOPIC As is natural, the Hiring Hall agreement our Union won is the main topic of conversation here. All hands are very happy* and are thankful that our negotiating committee was able to go ahead with things before some irre­ sponsible union fouls things up. All hands were saddened by the death of Brother M. A. (Turk) Elsayed, Bosun, who was killed in the explosion aboard the John Bartram in port here last week. The blast that took his life also severely, injured three others—^George Griffin, OS, and James L. Jones and Arthur Baker, Firemen, and they are still in a local hospital. The steam line running to the deck machinery exploded right outside the Bosun's focsle. A faulty elbow and too much pres­ sure were believed to be the. 'causes. On the local laboi- scene, there was a beef between the ILA in Miami and the P&O Steamship Company. However, everything has been ironed out to the satis­ faction of everyone concerned. The beef never got to the stage where real trouble was expected. The sailing of the SS Florida wasn't halted. The payoffs were on the Na­ UPS AND DOWNS thaniel B; Palmer, the Marore, There still are too many men the Cubore, the Monroe, the on the beach, since we haven't Robin Kettering, the Edith, the been able to dispel the rumor Minot Victory, and the Cape that shipping is easy here in By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER Baltimore. Of course it's easy REPAIRING HALL to catch a ship in Baltimore— PHILADELPHIA — Shipping There are plenty of big doings some weeks. But, like all ports is still on the slow bell here. scheduled in Philadelphia. Right A contractor is now at work these days, we are having our We paid off one A&G ship, the rejpairing and modernizing our now the Democrats are putting ups and downs. And some weeks SS Angelina, Bull Lines, and on their pow-wow in the wake building here. Work has been Baltimore is plain dead. So don't one SUP ship, the McGarner. of the Republicans. Hank Wallace progressing for the past few come in here counting on a job We signed on the SS Bessemer and the comrades aie due in days and the noise is terrific, but right away. well-worth bearing. Victory, a Waterman ship which shoi-tly. Everything will have the New One thing that is heartening had been lying here on idle ALL SPORTS PROGRAM Look in a few days. The Dis­ hei-e is the way the boys go for status. And we also shipped a those tanker jobs. Thej"- know cx-ew to the SUP ship whose Moi'e important, this week patcher's office has been "moved we need those jobs to maintain Skipper boasted that he seldom sees Beau Jack try to regain from the front io the back of the Union's strength and they're had sailed with such a fine crew the lightweight title from Ike glad to take them. as the one that paid off. Williams. They are fighting at HARDEST WOOD X JI That was a good payoff, even Shibe Park, home of Connie Getting that Hiring Hall set­ E\/ER CAME ACROSS// Mohican. We expect still more tled in tirst-rate style set pretty if wc did have to handle it in Mack's "Amazing Athletics," and in the week to come. well with the men around this the evening. There were no they will have to put on one The Monroe, the Edith, the port, you can be sure. They send beefs at all, and the Old Man hell of a fight to satisfy those Cubore, the Nathaniel B. Pal­ their thanks to the Negotiating asked us to be sure and send sport fans who have been fol­ mer, the Marore and the Cape Committee for winning it and him as good a crew as he had lowing some of the ball games Mohican signed on again and keeping the SIU a mile ahead before. We obliged him, yoq can we've had this summer. (Ed. the Calmar also took a crew. of the rest of the maritime un­ bet. note: Williams won in six The ships in transit were Wa- ions. But there are plenty of men rounds.) tefmans and Alcoas which had The members do quite a bit on the beach here, which means The labor front is about as crewed up in the Gulf. of speculating on how the NMU that we couj^use a few more quiet as we've seen it around There was nothing much in is going to make out. And we payoffs and complete crew re­ the Quaker City. There are no the way of beefs on any of guess that the members of the placements. Of course, we've had major beefs at all in town that a few ships in transit, namely we've heard of. We don't mind the building and things are shap­ these ships, but we ought to NMU are wondering, too. ing up nicely. In general, the labor scene in the SS John Bartram and Winmention that the Chief Engineer a little quiet in that direction, We had Brother Shuler down on Isthmian's Minot Victory still Baltimore is very quiet these slow Homer, both Watermans, here last week to check out but we sure hope we can report thinks he is pretty high and days. To make things still better, Bull's SS Jean and the SS Robin Agent Simmons, who is retixdng, mighty. However, we are going the weather cooled off enough Trent. Naturally we hit them an upsurge in shipping pretty and to check in a new man. soon. all. to get him to see things the to let a man sleep at night. Shuler i-an into the streak of hot weather, which sent the therhiometer up to 92 degi-ees for a 15day stretch. Now we ax-e in the middle of our rainy season, with The Cavaliex-—first of the Al­ out. A bookman in Mobile can Among the oldtimers to be the skies opening up and re­ By CAL TANNER coa passenger ships to hit this usually get out in a week, but it found on the beach at the pres­ leasing as many as a dozen MOBILE—Shipping in the Poi-t port under the new schedule, takes permits considerably long­ ent are J. Jones, R. Bunch, J. downpoui's a day. of Mobile for the past week can came in Julj' 4. She took only er, now that shipping is slow. Sure is a good thing we had W. Demouy, T. Bernsee, F. be described as fair. There were one i-eplacement, owing to the x-epaix's made to the roof, after Swendson, J. E. Baker, G. J. The Towboat Division of the nine payoffs and six signons for fact that she had crewed up in Espalla, M. Shipley, M. H. Caten. it was struck by lightning a few the seven-day period, with 128 New York. On her next trip, we Marine Allied Workers here is C. Jowers, W. E. Simmons, F. L. weeks ago. bookmen and 63 permitmen be­ are expecting to get the usual beginning to feel the i-esults of Bartlett, Leroy Nicholas, C. R. slow shipping, too. A' couple of ing shipped out. turnover. The Cavalier operates tugs from each of the companies Simmons and L. Williams. Ships paying off were the .on a 17-day schedule. are laid up because of a lack of OLDTIMERS AROUND Beauregard, Bienville, Morning The Clipper, another of the business. Light and Ponce de Leon, Water­ Alcoa passenger cruise ships, is Some of the Brothers in the lo­ To all members who have However, the companies seem man; the Cape Romaine, Pointer, due here Monday. She will be cal Marine Hospital who are re­ checks held for Ihem at Diamond Hitch and Roamer, Al­ followed by the Corsair the fol­ to think things will be back to ceiving their SIU benefits are A. branch mail rooms: normal in a very short time. C. McAlpin, Joseph Bennett, coa; and the John Wanamaker, lowing Monday. Port Agents will not give out Isthmian. As these ships are coming in When this happens, the tugs will |Chi-les Vorn, Joseph Blanchard any mail containing checks, The payoffs for the week were I from the islands we expect to again be placed in operation. and O. M. Raynor. unless the addressee shows mostly smooth, with only I9ie have some jobs on them. Several Meanwhile, repairs are being Conversation around the Hall sufficient evidence of his usual run of small beefs that of the men on the beach inspect­ made on the tugs in idle status. indicates that the membership is idratity. such as Union book, were easily settled by the Patrol­ ed the Cavaliei* while she was Prospects for the coming weeks now intex-ested in what the ship­ seaman's papers, discharges, men. Of the nine ships paying hei-e, and all of them appeared appear pretty fair. Both major ping rules committees, elected by etc. off, two of them are slated for to be anxious to get aboard. companies are expecting from the various branches, will do An instance has been re- ' the boneyard, which won't be five to seven payoffs and signons. when they bleak down the sug­ ported of an envelope con­ MAW HELPS OUT helping shipping at all. Waterman has thi-ee C-2s and gestions for registration of men taining a check being picked SIGNING ON Our affiliate, the Marine Al­ thi-ee Libei;tys undeigoing re­ in all departments. by a phony who later A good many members have forged a signature and cashed The signons took place aboard lied Workei-s, helped the boys on pairs at the moment, because of it. To prevent a recurrence, the Beareguard, Morning. Light, the beach quite a bit this week the lack of cargoes, which should expressed their views to the com­ checks will be given only to Bienville, Pointer, Roamer and by shipping about a hundred men be arriving in the near future. mittee elected here, and are now the person to whom it is the-Patroit, another Aldba ship. to clean-up jobs during the week. Alcoa, however, has the usual awaiting the final recommenda­ This part-time work takes up bauxite ti-ade for the coming tions that are to be submitted addressed, and the only after Reports were made prior to the full identification is made. signings and all slopchests were the slack for the permitmen week, so all in all, we should to the membershin for a x-eferwhile they ai-e waiting to ship have a fair week ahead. endum vot^. likewise checked in advance. Shipping Still Shw In Philly Tt Mobile Manages Satisfactory Week As MAW Lends Hand Prove Identity I: ' • J' ' 1 , 3 : 1 t-.l.i i...: ^t ) :.x , D.', i J..I 3.1 -I t i : 1M » V 'I . : i : . J X f a c ' V 1., j .. £ ii . ^ t t i-'.ix .1 ^ ' '?.i ^ i E i.x.il �r«* SEAFA R EES LOG Pag» Six fMdar, Julr l«4f HA Demands Monkey Quits Seafarer When *Jungle'Goes Texas Shipping is Fair And Wage Increases, Should Stay So iDther Changes Two souvenirs of the Far East voyage which crewmember Jose Reyes, AB, proudly dis­ played when the SS William Tilghman retiuned to Frisco last week were a spreading growth of whiskers that would have made Rip Van Winkle seem hairless by comparison, and a pet monkey. Joe's pride in his facial foliage was matched only by his fondness for his young sirhiam charge, which he adopted during a stopover in the Isthmian ship. Both By KEITH ALSOP In a meeting with the New were short-lived. .York Shipping Association, the Joe decided to throw GALVESTON — Shipping con­ negotiating committee of the In­ attend the payoff and then tinues to be quite fair, and we" ternational Longshoremen's As­ step off to see Frisco's famed sights and let Frisco expect it to continue that way. sociation (AFL) presented the for a while. L , . ^ . see him and his monkey. tmion's demand for a 50-cent an However, we actually paid off Aided by billowy blobs of soapy lather and hour wage increase and a new only one ship, the SS Bull a brand new razor blade. Brother Reyes chopped method for calculating overtime Run, a Mathiasen tanker. She's ' " . ^ ~; avfay his wilting whiskers. That marked the pay. going into the shipyard, but ' 5. parting of the ways—in more respects than one. The ILA is also asking for just for a month. For when Joe stepped up to his monkey Iwger vacations, a welfare fund What beefs we found aboard friend, who had never seen his guardian stripped and other improvements to be the Bull Run were minor and down to his bare face, there was an explosion of written into a new contract. The we settled them rather easily jungle gibberish. By the time the echoes died present contract expires Aug. 21. on the ship at the payoff. down. Joe's pet was long gone. And he hasn't been The ILA committee repi-sents There's a good bit of talk , .- - . seen since. come 45,000 longshoremen on the about the SIU's new Hiring Hall ~ But sturdy Seafarer that he is, Joe Reyes Atlantic coast in all ports from clause. The papers in Galveston ^ takes such setbacks in stride. Portland, Maine, to Hampton and Houstoh gave the story a ' Jose is one of the original 14 Reyes brothers pretty impresive play. Roads inclusive. ssiiii who carried full books in the Atlantic and Gulf The demand for a new method Naturally the SIU story broke ^ ' District. One of the Reyes boys was lost during of calculating overtime pay is while the ruckus between the World War 11 and two have retired their booksthe result of a recent Supreme commies and the anti-commies but the remaining 11 are still carrying* on the Court decision granting a group in the NMU was co'ntinuing. family's seagoing tradition. of longshoremen what the bosses Our story looked a lot better in Once during the war, the entire comple­ cay is ovei'time on overtime. the papei-s than did the NMU ment of Seafaring Reyes attempted to ship as the Further talks between repre­ story. Deck Department aboard an SlU vessel, ' with sentatives of the unon and the The membership reaUy went Jose as Bosun. companies will be scheduled The U.S. Shipping Commissioner, acting un­ for the Himg HaU clause. They shortly, ILA officials said. Jose Reyes, beardfore he shaved der the regulation adopted after the loss of the know what a great victory the The ILA is a member of th,e powerful AFL Maritime Trades five Sullivan brothers aboard a Navy warship, prohibited the Reyes boys from shipping out on Negotiating Committee gained. They know what that clause one vessel. Department. means for the Union collectively and individually. As usual, the SIU is setting the pace in the maritime in­ dustry. That's the way it.'s been the Governor Kilby and the sound like a lot of giun beating They know we will abide byi for a long time and that's the By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK-^Thanks to the Topa Topa, both returning from but a look at the record will the agreement and we will see way it always will be. that they do likewise. arrival of several Isthmian, Wa­ trips to Europe. Both ships paid show otherwise. , ^, off in good shape and what min­ The SIU is now in its tenth terman and Bull Line scows FOR A REASON or beefs that cropped up were year (I feel the rheumatism shipping in this port maintained dealt with right there aboard the creeping up on me) and is now Whenever a word of advice a fair pace, just about the tempo ship. or caution appears in the LOG its held for the past two or BuU Line's Evelyn and Suz­ it's for the good of the entire By an overwhelming vote three weeks. anne, too, were found to be membership. No rating or in­ on the Referendum Ballot, Isthmian's James Turner and dividual is singled out for a the membership of the Sea­ Steel King tied up here during clean and sweet by the Patrol­ tongue-lashing, unles he is foul­ the past week and made for men. farers International Union, A couple of lone wolves, the ing up the gains of the rest of rather smooth payoffs. The King the Union. That's the one way A&G District, went on rec­ settled up at the payoff in short Russell Alger (South Atlantic) and the Algonquin Victory (St. of keeping our contracts on the ord to protect itself in the order; the Turner had a few Lawrence Navigation) paid off top of the heap. hard days to come by build­ beefs which were held over to| Last week's accident on the ing up a strike fund and the next day, but they, too, were in this port with but few beefs and happy crews aboard. These, John Bartram, where one man settled with little trouble. along with several other port was killed and three others se­ by providing shoreside oper­ Worth pointing out about Isth­ verely . burned (See story on ating bases. mian ships is the fact that there callers, were the Patrolmanpleasers of the week. page three), points up a long Thai means a $10.00 Strike is a different contract on these To do a quick switch from standing need on these Liberties. Assessment and a $10.00 ships. While it isn't too much If the portholes had been just Building Assessment. Al­ different from the General ships to those who sail them, a enjoying the best contracts ^ in word of caution is in order for a little larger, chances are that the industry. We have set the Agreement, there are some things I ready many members have pace time after time. This may no one would have been injured. paid these sums. which cause a lot of confusion Stewards. Although Stewards ship off the sound like breast beating, but All of the men were trapped in and bitter feelings. The operators will move boards in the SIU, this does not it is all true. their foc'sles and were unable Some crews dissatisfied with without warning. It is our mean that the Union protection to escape until the steam was A good reason for'our leading the contract just ignore it and duly to be prepared. proceed according to the Gen­ given them extends to covering the field and gaining these con­ 4;umed off. Pay the assessments im­ eral Agreement. Instead of being up for them when they foul-up tracts is due to the fact that we If the portholes had been the dui-irig a trip. mediately. It is our insur­ size of those on Victory ships, aU have not tolerated performers, militant they're screwing up the Once in a while a ship comes ance for the future growth could have piled out through gashounds or foulballs trying to works. This agreement was signed by in where the Steward is found push a bum beef. The companies the side. Maybe this accident and strength of the Union. the Union and ratified by the! to be short on stores and linen. have come to respect the SIU. will wake up those responsible. member^ip. It should be lived Naturally, he wants the Union up to. The next time the Nego­ to go to bat for him, but what tiating Committee locks horns can be done for a guy where with Isthmian, they'll bring the the records show he's short contract as much in line with thousands of items? ed short an AB and an OS you quorum together we have had to By SAL COLLS HE'S RESPONSIBLE the regular agreement as possi­ can be sure we handled her cor­ pass our last three regular meet­ ble. There are times—this would SAN JUAN — Not only has rectly. The boys on her were ings. But, in special meetings In the meantime, to strengthen be one of them—when the Un­ shipping picked up a bit here, looking forward to the election and gatherings between calls, the the Committee's hand, obey the ion can do little for a man. A but last week we actually had wh^h they figured would go the members have really cheered present agreement. It's, hard for Steward must remember that he a payoff—the SS Ponce. SIU way. the SIU for helping to organize the Negotiating Committee to re­ has responsibilities aboard the In fact, shipping is* good the Port Council here and for HAIL HIRING HALL but the company when they ship and the company has a enough to permit us to complain winning the Hiring Hall. The say, "What's the use of signing right to hold him accountable of a real shortage of ABs, OS The news of the Hiring Hall day we lose the Hiring Hall will victory sure tickled the mem­ a new contract, the crews don't for shortages. and Deck Maintenancemen, and be a dark day indeed, and every­ pay any attention to it any- There's only one way to keep to say that we just don't have bership in this port. We're hit­ body knows it. in the clear. When stores come any rated men around in either ting every ship with the good -way." We have contacted the Marine TRANSPORTATION TIP aboard, he should check every the Stewards Department or the news,- handing out the broad­ Hospital, and we are glad to re­ sheets reproducing the stories Incidentally, here's a tip on item before signing a receipt. Engine Department. port that the SIU patients say that appeared in the New York the Isthmian transportation rid­ Special vigilance should be ex­ There were a few routine beefs newspapers. The crews read the that they are getting fine treat­ er: If you're going to actually ercised when in a foreign port. ment. We hope some of the travel, take the ticket instead Also, when linen is being count­ on the Ponce concerning disput­ reports and feel better. ed hours for the Deck and Black Brothers who are over there will The new Maritime Trades Port of the money. By taking a ticket ed the Steward should be there gangs, but we managed to settle be looking for ships soon. Council is a going concern now, you receive subsistence while to supervise. He's signed for them without much trouble. and two groups of longshoremen Oldtimer Loncho Calderon is traveling — you don't get this them, and it's his neck if there On the organizing front we are working harmoniously. It still waiting for a ship, but Vila when you take a cash settle­ is a shortage. Beating out these words of ad­ had one of the Cuba Distillery looks as if things in the port Angel, the Seafarer who never ment. goes to sea, caught his first ship Waterman's gifts to the Port, vice, caution, warning or what­ ships in and we naturally took wUl stay that way. of New York this week were ever you want to call them, may a look at her. Although she sail­ Becautie we couldn't get a in two years. Old Standbys Keep New York Shipping In Fair Shape Do It Now San Juan Seafarers Find Shipping is Good •n. '• �Friday, July 16, 1948 T H £•• S EAPARERS L OQ Page Seven Seafarers' Guide To The Far East 4 By ERNEST BOSSCRT children in their teens. ^ They A.t one time the body becam^s. also have women working on jammed against the rudder of al!| Aboard the Isthmian Steamship Company's SS The Steel Architect is now the docks as draft animals, pull­ small boat. A woman in the homeward bound from its first Steel Architect on her first voyage under the SIU ing freight around in carts or boat pushed it clear with a .stick Union voyage around the world, to go floating on its way to the,, f contract was Seafarer Ernest Bossert, a careful much of which you already know sea and the sharks, no one pay-,. about from previous articles sent observer of social and economic detail. Among the ing anymore attention to it than to the LOG. In this article it vice-ridden, poverty-stricken peoples of the Far if it were a piece of driftwood might be interesting and inform­ floating along. jJ! Eastern ports he visited Brother Bossert had ample ative to give you a brief sketch Incidentally, we were bring4 of the places we have been, and opportunity to record some striking observations, ing home the corpse of an Amer- TS: the conditions we found. which begin on this page. ican woman, who is one of two a At Manila, our first, foreign Americans murdered in Saigon. port, conditions at least on the The LOG feels that in addition to the general These two women were assui'face, seem prosperous. Of interest of Brother Bossert's report, it should have sociated in secretarial capacities a course, they have by no means with consulate offices in Saigon, yr recovered from the destruction much practical value because it exposes many of They were riding in a jeep which of the war, but the people are the pitfalls awaiting^ unwary Seafarers who make carrying it between two of them was riddled by machine gun fire, well-clothed and well- fed and on a pole over their shoulders. then set fire to. The bodies were. the Far East run. apparently happy. The adults are most likely out almost burned beyond recogniThings are expensive there, the^ hills, fighting with the Brother Bossert's revealing roundup on his re­ in tion. fr but the city is clean, orderly, and rebel army. well governed, and a seaman can cent ports of call will be continued in a subsequent i A revolution has been going NATIVES IMPOVERISHED have a fairly good time ashore issue of the LOG. on here for three years and, al­ Makassar, onr next port, is in v/ithout being robbed—too much. though there is no fighting in There is no black market in the immediate vicinity of Saigon, the southern part of the Dutch- j About the best place to get it is dangerous to be out alone Island of Celebes, one of the- >) money there. The exchange is were kept out entirely, or kept Netherlands East Indies group. - rj. steady at two pesos to one Amer­ under control. Today it is un­ souveniers in Shanghai—in all after dark. We were there only a few hours,^^,. 3; safe to be on tKe streets, day or the Far East, in fact, is the Army ican dollar. However, under the From what could be learned, it PX. But don't try to walk from seems that during the Jap oc­ consequently there isn't much surface, one feels that there is night. . something mysterious going on, Mobs of hoodlums roam the the PX to the docks or you will cupation, the natives were treat­ to write about. As we came to the dock, we 1' other than what appears-on the strefets all over the city. They ed far better by the Japs than surface. Nearly everyone carries will attack you and kill you for they were treated by the French again saw natives picking lice i a gun either openly or concealed, a dime. Young ruffians—mere when they re-occupied; and the out of each others hair. Most and you can hardly brush up children—will surround you and rebellion is a fight to the finish of us were ble to get ashore: for'- i a short time at least. We found I against anyone in a crowded try to get into your pockets. for their independence. the conditions of the natives thoroughfare witliout feeling a All the natives are for the If you sock one of them they weapon. From conversations held all pile on you, and even chil­ revolution, either openly or sec­ deplorable, but the Dutch, who*with longshoremen-and checkers dren can inflict serious injury retly, and they kill all French­ rule the place, live a compara-; on the docks, and with taxi driv­ when they pile on like flies. men they catch alone and un­ lively luxurious existence. ers, bartenders, prostitutes, busi­ Their main purpose is not to armed after dark. The Dutch section is clean and ness men, etc., it was learned injure you particularly, but to orderly, with nice hotels and WELL ARMED that Manuel Roxas, the first rob you. dining places. Here, as almost president of the Philippines Re­ everywhere, there is the black Except in the main part of the They pick a quarrel with you >;• public, was a former guerilla market in money. The legal rate and, while your attentions are lose jmur souveniers ta the hood­ city, which is well guarded, all who was elected to office by a distracted fighting some of them lums. Go in groups and use cabs Frenchmen go in groups, armed is 2.60 Guilders to the US dolpolitical organization of former with pistols in hand, ready for lar. The black market rate is off, others are into your pockets —not rickshaws. guerillas under his command to instant "use. The French Foreign from 13 to 15. stealing your wallet, fountain There is sure to be serious Legion is here, also many other whom he made all sorts of prom­ There is very little In the way '^^ pen, and anything they can get trouble in Shanghai sooner or ises, before election, of war bonof souvenirs and everything is ^.. French military units. The their hands on. As soon as they later. American seamen are not tises, etc. After his election he expensive. They have a silver"\^ French go in for elaborate mili­ have you cleaned out, they scat­ going to submit passively to be' was either imable or unwilling ornament industry there which" tary uniforms and you can see ter in all directions. ing pushed around by these about everything conceivable in is world famous for its fine' •t to fulfill these promises, and Other hoodlums, usually grown­ hoodlums. Eventually, a whole the former guerillas were organ­ handwork. We saw some of it ^ military dress. ups, make a practice of following crew will go ashore in a body, izing in the mountains and a at other places, but did not have/^^ The first day I went ashore, I revolution was expected momen­ you wherever you go, and no armed, and prepared to take got tangled up in the native time to do much looking around matter what yoii do, you cannot care of themselves and they will tarily. section of the town and the filth at Makassar. The stores "W'ere get rid of them. If you stop to clean up these fellows and there Since that time, Roxas died and squalor I found so disgusted closed when we arrived" in of a heart attack and his sue- shop to make a purchase, they'll will be trouble. me that I had no further desire town, and we left early next cessor, Mr. E. Quiruio, vice pres­ tell ' the shopkeeper that the3' morning. There are over a million pros­ to go ashore again in Saigon. ident, has tried to reconcile these guided you there and demand a titutes in Shanghai — most of Thei-e is an officers club there ] ' However, some of the boys forces and to promote harmony, commission on your purchase. and, if you can get in there, the'"" them diseased—A word to the went to the French section and and avoid, if possible, the impen­ charges for beer and refresh"-^", wise is sufficient. found things far different—in POLICE INADEQUATE ding revolution. From what little ments are about half as much"'^ At Hong Kong, our next poi-t, fact, delightful. Fine, wide streets All the shopkeepers are in­ we were there only a short time, and boulevards, beautiful parks, as at other places in town. news we are able to get, his eflorts have been fairly successful. timidated by those hoodlums and had only one night's shore leave, fine hotels, beautiful modernisticRATA VIA CLEAN say that if they refuse to pay the consequently could not learn ly decorated sidewalk cafes t .1 SHANGHAI JEST commission their places of busi­ very much. with dance bands, fine dance Batavia, our next port, is just. , • At Shanghai, our next port, ness are wrecked. across the Java Sea from Mak-. Hong Kong is under British floors and beautiful girls. The police force is inadequate, "we all became miDionaires over­ There are also man>' fine hous­ assar, and is the capitol of the , rule and is a nice clean city, night. Inflation is rampant there. and what police there are just with many fine hotels, dining es, many of which have been island of Java. This also is n The legal rate of exchange was look, on with indifference or and drinking places, many nice commandeered and used as mil­ Dutch possession. The seaport for 190,000 Chinese dollars for one amusement and do nothing. itary barracks. Batavia, however, is some ten The Second Mate on our ship shops and stores-where souven­ American dollar. The black mar­ i"nilcs from Batavia at a small . There is not much to buy there iers may be purchased, but at ket rate was from 400,000 to was born and raised in Shanghai considerably higher prices than in the way of souvenirs, and al­ village called Tandjoeng Priok.,,. 560,000 to one, and since that and still h^ a family there. His at Shanghai. There is a black most everything is expensive. Batavia is a nice city: clean,, .. time, I understand it has gone brother came dov^n to the ship market,- but not nearly as bad The legal rate of exchange is 12 orderly with nice shops, picture to visit him, and was attacked Up to about 1,300,000 to one. piastres to one US dollar. The shows, hotels and restaurants. by a gang of these hoodlums, as Shanghai. If you change $20 or $30 US Again the Dutch have it very > The legal rate is four Hong black market rate is 30 or 40 nice, while the natives have very . F for Chinese money, you need a held up, beaten and robbed. piastres to one US dollar. There is s Seamen's Club in Kong dollars to one US dollar. You can have a nice time poor conditions. Shanghai which we found to be The black market rate was 5.50 The shops at Batavia have a ; about the only place in Shanghai or 5.60 to one US dollar. The there and things are not expen­ large variety of beautiful souven- • .HEpe.KiPnot ready to clip the seamen. British, at least, maintain order sive if you can get the black irs but prices are prohibitive. (So Bw/iO(JRYou can get good American beer and it is safe to walk the streets market rate of exchange, but SEIF SDMB, At Tandjoeng Priok, the small there and soft drinks, coca cola at any time without fear of being when you have to accept the village where the ships dock, . dAfWY"/ etc., at 100,000 per bottle, which molested except, perhaps, from legal rate, you pay two or three you can do just as well and the . is about fifty cents and compar­ an occa-sional harmless beggar. times as much for everything you price.s are much lower. They - • And where can yuu go without buy. atively very moderate. have some fine wood carvings ... While we were there, on two They have dances there, and encountering beggars—eveq in here at reasonable prices. occasions, dead bodies of natives hostesses and free coffee and our o3vn prosperous country? A Dutch Seamen's Club is near came floating down the river lunches. Also a Canteen, where SAIGON SOCIETY the docks and semen of all na- past the ship, in and out be­ souveniers may be purchased at tionalities are welcome. Here ' moderate prices. They also give Saigon, our next port is in tween hundreds of small boats the seaman gets the best deal ' suitcase to carry it around. honest and reliable advice about French Indo-China. When we in the river. in town. They have a restaurant Change $100 and you need a the best places to do your shop­ arrived there, the longshoremen The thing that impressed me with good food at moderate • horse and wagon. ping. They sell postage stamps were sitting along the dock, as remarkable was not tlie body prices, music, beer and refresh--' Shanghai, when it was an in­ and have some arrangements many of them busily engaged in itself, but the indifference and ments at about half the prices ' ternational settlement, was an or­ with the US Armed, Forces to picking lice out of each other's unconcern with which the people at other places in town. r-'" derly and well-governed city, miail liters for us at the US hair. in the small boats beheld the and the undesirable elements mail rate. The longshoremen were mere scene. (Continued next week) "-'I-. �4.. Page Eight THE SE AF AREHS LOG Friday, July 16, 1948 SHIPS' MINVTES AMD MEWS Seafarer's Cool Seamanship Saves Vessel Cleared By Customs; Bremen Army Cops Run Wild, Boatload Of Crewmen Throw Book At Webster Crew It was a "fine display of seamanship and cool thinking by Able Seaman The port of Bremen is fast becoming a distasteful Walter Perry" that saved a dozen of the crew of Waterman's SS Wacosta from disaster one afternoon in mid May, according to Donald Rood, Deck place to American seamen. Hard on the heels of a report by Brother Philip Reyes of vague and costly military Maintenance. When the forward releasing gear on one of the ship's boats januned as five stowaways were being transferred to the SS Raphael Semmes, Perry worked at it until he got it loose while the 50-pound after block was swinging past his head. The stowaways were discov­ ered a day out of Le Havre when the Wacosta was ploughing through the North Atlantic tow­ ard New York. The Master ra­ dioed New York and the return message ordered the Wacosta to stop off at New York beyond the three-mile limit and wait for the Raphael Semmes which would take the Frenchmen back across. That's when the trouble be­ gan. In the first place, there was a heavy sea running when the Wacosta arrived at the ren­ dezvous, In the second place, the Mate fouled up the launch­ ing of the lifeboat. rules in Bremen (LOG July* guilty of having cigarettes in 2) fomes a similar warning his possession. Naturally, the from the crew of the Noah crew reports, the Army men found several sets of prints on Wehster. the cigarette cartons. The crew of the Waterman The CID search and finger­ vessel reports that when their printing took three days. At the ship arrived in Bremen on June end of their search they took 13, the ship was searched anc all shore leave passes from the cleared by the Geiman Customs. crew. However, they report, two days Two days later arrest reports later the U.S. Army CID (Crim­ arrived at the ship and the men inal Investigation Department) accused were held over for trial boarded the ship and confiscated by a military government court. several cartons of cigarettes. Both licensed and unlicensed Military rules governing the personnel stood trial. But, state port of Bremen, published in the Webster men, it appeared the SEAFARERS LOG April that partiality was shown the 23, state: "Maritime personnel ship's officers. are authorized two hundred cig­ In several cases men of the arettes or one pound of pipe to­ unlicensed departments were bacco or fifty cigars per week fined and the officers acquitted. while they are in the Bremen In one case" a bookmember of Enclave. the Stewards Department was "All excess tobacco will be sentenced to eight months in a put in bond aboard ship by the Bremerhaven prison. German Customs. German cus­ The Webster men, in con­ toms' seals wiU not be broken cluding their report, urge that ' until the vessels are past the crews hitting Bremen take no Weser pilot vessel going to sea." chances. They point out that if According to the military rules, the German Customs overlook the limit of tobacco which may undeclared goods, the CID men be carried ashore for personal will cover the ship with a fine use in any one twenty-four pe­ tooth comb and impose very TOO QUICK riod is 3 packages of cigarettes strict pehalties. While the Wacosta was circl­ or 5 cigars or 1 page of pipe ing so that the boat would drop It was a near thing for the dozen men in this lifeboat tobacco and 3 bars of candy and Member's N.O. Inn in the ship's lee, the Mate let dropped from the SS Wacosta when the forward releiuiing gear 3 packages of chewing gum. FINGERPRINTED CREW jammed and the 50-pound after block swung free the length her go. The after releasing gear Caters To Seafarers of the boat. Seafarer Walter Perry is working on.the jammed Following the confiscation of worked fine, but the forward Seafarers on the beach in New gear froze. - The 50-pound after gear at the forward end, while Donald Rood, who told the the Webster men's cigarettes, the Oi-leans are invited by Seafarer block began swinging from the story to the LOG, reaches for the swinging block amidship. CID men then proceeded to L. E. Wessels to make their home the entire crew, at the Wessels Hotel, 226 Bour­ davit up and down the boat's The picture was snapped by the Second Assistant Engineer. fingerprint length. Meanwhile, the boat and The Wacosta was transferring five stowaways to the SS Raphael claiming that by this metho< bon Street, which is, he points the ship were under way at Semmes outside the entrance to New York harbor. they would find out who was out, only two and a half blocks about four knots and the boat from the SIU Hall. was plunging madly in the while the boys worked on the motor. Brother Wessels, the proprietor heavy seas. Finally they got it running and an oldtime SIU member still All in all, t^e situation was and headed for the Semmes "Three girls to every man!" the cowboy type. Young_ re­ carrying book No. G-1, says, remini^ent of some of the quick which took the stowaways reported Brother Frank T. vealed. "When in need of a place to stay getaways from torpedoed ships aboard. But the whole transfer Young, who is operating Mooser If you have your own car and while waiting to ship out of the / dining the war. The difference process which should have taken pac, a woods and lake resort are in New York, drive out on port of New Orleans, this is the was that in this case there was half an hour consumed an hour near Oak Ridge, N. J. "What Route 23 to Newfoundland, N. J. place to hang your old white no excuse for dropping a boat and a half instead. I need is some virile SIU men Otherudse grab a Northeast cap," in a heavy sea while the ship What really annoyed every­ to lend a hand! As paying guests Coach Line bus from the Dixie Following up his invitation was still under way. body, however, was the fact of course!" Bus Depot, 241 West 42nd St. with a short speel on the hotel's "Everybody was getting out that the transfer took place on He looked as though he was and get off at Newfoimdland, qualifications. Brother • Wessels from under that block," Rood Saturday afternoon. The result bearing up pretty well under where Brother Yoimg will ar­ points out "We keep our hotel on says. Perry, however, moved for­ was that the Wacosta didn't the Strain, though, when he blew range to pick you up and take the up-and-up—)-and no monkey ward to release the frozen gear reach quarantine until after six into the New York Hall the you to the resort. business. It's a place where a and stuck to his job as the big o'clock- and the real disaster was other day to tell his old friends But you'd better make res­ Seafarer can make hi^elf at , blodc swung perilously close. To that nobody got ashore until 11 about it, and incidentally to ervations well in advance by home." . make matters worse, if they o'clock Sunday morning. leave a pack of folders in the calling Newfoundland 9-4936, as According to Brother Wessel's could be worse, the boat's motor "We lost a weekend," Rood Baggage room giving aU parr the pack of office girls currently jusiness card, which, incidentally says, "and that's what hurt." ticulars. had conked out. vacationing out there keeps the jears the printers union label. For Perry it was the second Things are run strictly SIU Moosepac's log cabins and bun­ Seafarers checking in will find Finally, the sailors with a brush with danger this year. In clean, airy rooms and, what's little help from the stowaways, Januai-y, he was Bosun on the style. Young said, with no per- galows pretty weU filled up. who were a mighty worried five- SS Adrian Victory, an American- forniing allowed. But if you'd There is a three-piece orches­ more, if you like a romantic some by then, caught the block Hawaiian ship, carrying bulk like a real vacation m the lakes tra and dancing in the messhall. sounding mailing address — the Wessels Hotels is in the heart of with a rope, holding it until phosphate loaded by the Army and woods, all you need is a Perry got the forward gear un- in Tampa for Germany. It was bathing suit and old clothes for Yoimg insists that life ashore the Vieux Carre^ is wonderful. Except for a hikmg, he added. * fouled. a bum loading job and when the The fare is from $42.50 to spell working in the mines out Even with the danger of the Adrian ran into a storm 700 $45.50 per week, but it includes of Jo-berg, South Africa, before swinging block averted the boat­ miles at sea the cargo shifted room, meals, boats on the lake, the war,. YOung sailed from load of Seafarers and stowaways and she developed a 50-degree hay-rides and picnics. 1929 until embarking on the Check the slop chest be­ was not much better off, since list. Situated on fourteen square Moosepac venture. He sailed out fore your boat sails. ' Make it took another half hour to get Heroic measures by the crew miles of vh-gin hardwood tim­ of SIU halls £is a Bosun after sure that the slop chest con­ the motor going. The tiller got saved the ship which finally ber-land, and fronting on three 1944. tains an adequate supply of away from the Mate and he limped back into Charleston. lakes, Moosepac has good fishing "If I can just get some guys all the things you are liable tried to steer with a sweep oar Perry got 33 hours overtime on right now, hunting in season, up there to help me take care to need. If it doesn't, call the which was too short for the that occasion—and a letter of miles of hiking trails, bridal of those women, everything will Union Hall immediately. heavy seas. The boat jiist drifted thanks from the company. paths and horses, if you are be all right," he declared! Offers Gay Times At Jersey Camp Cheek It—But Good �PHday, July 16, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (came aboard ship. He reported M. V. DEL VIENTO. April 4— that the Captain had changed Chairman Bill Mitchell; Record­ men around in the Steward De­ ing Secretary Fred Miller. En­ partment and he requested that gine and Steward's Department the Patrolman be contacted in Delegates reported plenty of dis­ next port tp see about putting puted overtime. New Business: men back on the jobs in which Motion by Fred Miller, second by they had shipped.^ Engine Dele­ Bill Olney that the company be gate, J. Sullivan reported all in requested to install cooking faci­ order. Under Education, Brother! lities and water fountain aft ior Grice spoke on the meaning and use by native crews in West importance of the motto: "An Africa. Also that locks be put 'SIU ship is a clean ship." on all doors on main deck. Mo­ ft ft ft tion by Miller, second by Doug­ lass Dominque that the Company M. V. DEL SOL. June 12 — be instructed to put on stores for Chairman. * Lassiter; Recording at least four months when ships man would not get it, have his lecrelary. Bradley. No overtime are sent on the West African permit revoked. Carried. One beefs reported by the Delegates. run, as the Del Viento has twice minute of silence for Brothers Old Business reguarding electric run short of food down there. lost at sea. washing machine, new refriger­ JOLD OM TO YOUR U/V/ON RECEIPTS, 4. t 4. Motion by Kelley, seconded by ator, and potato peeler was dis­ ^DISCHARGES, PAlP BILLS,^SIMILAR Douglass Dominque that exhaust CORAL SEA. May 22 —Chair­ cussed, and it was decided to re­ PROOF OF MOA/EV PAID OUT OR JOBS fans be installed in all foc'sles. man not given); Secretary. James fer it to the Patrolman in New Armstrong. Delegates reported HELP . IM MAMW CASES -jue ?A,?£RS Motion by Duffy, seconded by Orleans. Under Good and Wel­ Bill Olney that Delegates accom­ everything in order. Reports ac­ fare it was decided to ask the CAA/AJOT BE DUPLICATED AAID GAN pany patrolmen when contacting cepted. Under New business First Assistant to have the coffee CAUSE AAUCM TRCUeLE IF LOST OR, ship's officers. Good and Wel­ time was taken for the Engine urn fixed. The Messman was in­ AAlSLAID . fare included recommendations Department to elect a new Dele­ structed to remove coffee bag by Brothers Miller. Binnon. and gate^ Brother Singer. In Good from urn after making coffee. Olney that foc'sles be left clean and Welfare there was discussion The StewarcJ agreed to put out and the bunks stripped, that the on the necessity of making less more night lunch. The Mates on Pursers be required to familiarize noise in the passage way in or­ watch would be asked to keep themselves with the tropical dis­ der to let the watch below get the ship's radio tuned in. One eases and their treatment endemic some sleep. Also' discussion on minute of silence for Brothers to the West African ports, and cleanliness of the laundry. One lost at sea. that the Patrolman instruct the minute of silence for Brothers By HANK Chief Mate to have the gear lost at sea. 4 ft overhauled before another trip as With all these pillars of high finance around us not one OLIVER LOVING. June 13— the guys and blocks are unsafe. half-way decent ocean breeze (poets call it the tang of the sea) Chairman, J. L. Grimes; Re­ familiar to the brothers ever sails through our Beaver Street cording Secretary. P. J. Wilkin­ ft ft ft home. And this town is sure getting heated up something awful, son. Engine Delegate reported too. Must be because of all that political hot air cooking down in that Lindseed Oil had been found BESSEMER VICTORY. June convention-town Philadelphia. in the deck-lacquer used in the 13 — Chairman. F. Gibbons; Re­ ft ft ft 8-12 black gang foc'sle, and that cording Secretary, R. Weaver. GOVERNOR MILLER. AprU Well, last week a happy, big-sized Seafarer sailed into two bunks were missing from the Under Old Business the Ship's 25—Chairman Bankston; Secre­ same foc'sle. Motion made by town. Waving his cigar and laughing heartily. Brother "Straw­ Delegate reported that the Chief tary Ballard. Delegates report J. Oliver, and seconded by J. berry" Hutchins. the Steward, merrily barked away eibout Engineer had given his okay for all beefs ironed out with Captain. O'Sullivan that any member strawberries, watermelons, conditions while he's on that the crew to hang their gear in New Business: Motion 'by Bank­ caught molesting company prop­ "ferryboat" (as he calls it), the Seatrain Havana, shuttling the fidley to dry. The matter of ston that everyone be in sober erty be put in the 99- year club. between New York and Gulf ports. painting out crew's quarters was condition at payoff. Motion by Carried. ft ft ft to be referred to the Patrolman Bankston. and amended by BarOldtimer Roderick Smith (this time we didn't forget his first in Coos Bay. The Steward Dele­ barin that five copies of repair gate reported a dispute in over­ name), the Bosun, sailed into town recently from a trip ... Steward list be made up and the crew time for the shift to Alemeda. Vic Milazzo writes he'll be up in Brighton, Massachusetts for press for their completion either The Union Constitution and By­ hospitalization for a few months. Smooth recovery, Vic, and in Houston or the following port. laws were discussed under Ed­ we hope some shipmate of youi;s in any port writes a letter or A 23-item list was submitted. two to cheer you up. It helps a lot. ucation. ft ft ft Good and Welfare: Donations ft ft ft ft ft ft OLIVER LOVING. May 1— will be accepted by Brother Sam Lulfrell, another Seafarer with a sense of humor and Spahn to be forwarded to SIU Chairman. J. L. Grimes; Re­ ROSARIO. May 30 — Chair­ a, portable slopchest of huiitorous incidents, is drydocked in Delegate at Fort Stanton, New cording Secretary. Paul Wlkin- man. Harry H. Spurlock; Record­ town without any "heaves ahead" for awhile. Those LOGS are Mexico. It was suggested that son. Ships Delegate reported the ing Secretary. Robert L. Brain. on the way to you. Sam... Brother John Ward and his mus­ crewmembers not take sides in Captain had asked for draw No overtime beefs reported. tache is on a ship right now down around the rum and top-sided arguments where dog- lists. Department delegates re­ Motion carried to have Delegates calypso islands. eat-dog arguments are in prog­ ported all in order. Motion un­ make up repair lists. Under Good ft ft ft ress. One minute of silence for der New Business to have alley­ and Welfai'e the Steward Depart­ Here are most of the oldtimers in town: Chief Cook F. Guinways sougeed. Brother Grice ment was complimented as being paya, Juan Arroyo, John Flynn, Abe Sprung, A. McRobertson, departed Bi'others. talked vmder Education upon the best feeding ship afloat. It Steward L. D. Neill, Steward G. A. Allen, J. De Gilberto, A. the responsibility of the mem­ was suggested that the minutes Sanchez, J. Sotomayor, V. J. Tabarrini, A. Partner, Sykes O'Neal, bership in taking care of the be sent directly to the LOG. One R. McQueen, John Mikalnonas, E. P. O'Brien, W. Renny, Bosun equipment put aboard by the minute of silence observed for J. Patrick, Eddie "Skippy" Guszcynsky, K. Korneliosen, J. T. company. He explained that most Brothers lost at sea. tighe, A. Remijn, M. R. Dorfman, Ed Robinson, Fred Lukiv and s, i i of this was put aboard through J. J, Flynn. 01IEENS VICTORY — Chair- the efforts of the Union, through­ ft ft ft man. Jack Green; Recording out the years, to improve con­ Still looking for that shipmate? Here are some more: Secretary. John Risbeck. Motion ditions. A repair list was made A. Armand. J. A. Morris. Bosun 'Tex" Suit, M. Landron. V. under new business .to elect a up from suggestions of the Gustaaf, H. V. Nelson, M. Confusione. E. Greaux. R. Butler •- V ^ P committee to draw up a fine list membership under Good and (from the Gulf). J. J. Murphy. M. C. Jensen. V. Aviles. J. for messroom cleanliness. Motion Welfare. GEORGE D. PRENTICE — Sharp. W. De Long. J. Denopra. G. P. Thurmer. J, H. Pape. carried to bring men on chai-ges Chairman, McMillian: Recording ft ft ft R. Teets. John Bigwood. N. Gilligan, W. A. Beyer (from the who missed ship in Baltimore. ZEBULON PIKE. April 19 — Secretary. Bkraes. Deck Delegate Gulf). Walter Pritchett. C. Jurewicz. Fred Travis. V. McMahon. One minute of silence for de­ Chairman. Walter Patten; Re­ reported all full books except C. Torres. A. Amelia. T. F. Waller. J. Clamp. parted Brothers. cording Secretary. James Clinton. one GS picked up in Panama: ft ft ft ft ft ft Delegates reports accepted—all Engine and Steward Delegates The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost OREMAR. June 27—Chairman. in order. Motion that one head reported all full books. Motion all over the nation to the following brothers: Charles Schrunk of W. Fields; Reco/ding Secretary. be assi^ed to the longshoreman, that a fine list be drawn up cov­ Florida, George Raby of Ohio, Norman Adams of Georgia, Henry L. Garabedian. Ship's Delegate, and that they be exclude(^ from ering infractions of orderliness Gillikin of Georgia, Louis Paul of South Carolina, Lee Harvey of E. Thompson reported all mem­ the messhall. Cax-ried. Motion and cleanliness, and that moneys Louisiana, Joseph Mesta of Pennsjdvania, John Michaelis of New bers ip good standing. C. Omo- to elect a ship's Delegate did collected be sent to Brother Joe York, George Knox of Mississippi, Wilfred Dunlap of New York, Lightfool at the TB -Hospital in Daniel Fitzgerald of New Jersey, William Lamb of Maryland, hundro. Deck Delegate, reported not carry. Arizona. Carried. A. E. Thomp­ Galen Arey of Maine, Chester Wilson of West Virginia, Ralph that the sanitary work was not ft ft ft OLIVER . LOVING, June 10— son elected Ship's Delegate. Mo­ Stahl of Ohio. being paid for on Sundays and holidays, and recommended that Chairman, J. L. Grimes; Re­ tion that a better brand of soap ft ft ft the time be turned in to the cording Secretary. P. J. Wilkin­ be obtained in Honolulu. Motion Brother John "Bananas" Ziereis is back in town again— Patrolman. Engine Delegate, V. son. Ships Delegate, J. Oliver, that the Captain be asked, to this time without thtit big beard. John says he met Bosun Rackley reported all in order, as and Deck Delegate D. Chestnut have the quarters painted. Mo­ Mike Rossi and lots of other brothers while ashore in Rouen. did the Steward Delegate, E. reported everything running tion that anyone found carrying France when there were about five SIU ships in port... Troy. Motion by E. Thompson smoothly. Steward Delegate, O. tales to the Skipper be brought Tommie "Beachie" Murray sailed into town this week as that the Brother who tried to S. Scheuermann reported that up on charges of action unbe­ Bosun... Brother Frank Waller should be in New York one ship aboard through a "fink every man shipping out of an coming a Union man. All. mo­ of these hot days... Brothers, keep your ship clean and happy— herder" on the excuse that he SIU Hall was expected to know tions carried. One minute silence and have those big beefs settled at the payoff with the patrol­ took the job so that a non-union his job ahd to do it when he observed for Brothers lost at sea. man aboard. Don't foul up the contract or the SIU! 440LD Oti TO / -''f YOUR RECEIPTS.' CUT and RUN '• ^ ^ �Pe^e Ten T B E S B AF ARE RS Friday. July 16, 194a . LOG tHE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS fi- •i; Found Excellent Crew On Edwin Markham, ButCharges Topside Played CompanyGame To the Editor: Mere are a few words to let the membership know that there still are some good ships and Amazed Seafarer Finds Own Rescue Pictured In Log To the Editor: r am one of the 18 survivors of the Richard Caswell shown being rescued from a raft in the picture you ran on page seven of the LOG for July 2nd. I remembered seeing the Navy taking pictures of us as they pulled along side to pick us up; and I have often wondered since how I could get hold of some of these pictures. it would mean a great deal to me if I could in-ocure this pic­ ture and any others that were made at that time. Could you tell me whom I could write for copies? You can imagine how sur­ prised I was after all this time to see the picture of my rescue aiipear in the LOG! Any as­ sistance you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Douglas J, Acker, Jr. (Ed. Note: A copy of the picture printed in the LOG is on its way to you. For in­ formation concerning other iHctures of the rescue, contact Mr. Imlay. South Atlantic Steamship Company. Savannah Bank Building. Savannah. Georgia.) good crews afloat. Believe me. shipmates. The galley force has Brothers, this bunch on the SS been tops. The Messmen have Edwin Markham, South Atlantic, been right on the badL Most of the crew are from is a good one. I mean that it's a good bunch Norfolk. We have visited Le with the exception of two char­ Havre and Rouen, where we are acters—^the Master and the Mate, now, and soon will be headed of course. Both of them are com­ for Dingwall, Nova Scotia, to load gypsum. Watch for a good pany men. The Captain just doesn't put payoff in Baltimore around the any stock in the SIU slogan, middle of July. "An SIU ship is a clean ship." To put this whole thing in a nutshell, let me finish by say­ He holds the opposite view. ing this crew is tops with me. Moreover, he says "If it's ov­ Fred R. Hicks ertime, don't do it." Chief Steward The crew's passageways have not been painted in over a year, at least. The Bosun says maybe SUP Member two years. Wants The LOG As for sougeeing! The Captain Sent To Home says if we are good boys we might be allowed to do a little To the Editor: sougeeing on the way home. But I would like to have the LOG painting is strictly out. mailed to me, but being as I am a member of the SUP I do WILL SEE ABOUT IT not know whether I can re­ We'll see about aU this when ceive it or not. I usually sail we hit the States sometime in SIU ships and enjoy reading the July. It is very possible that we LOG when and if I am able to will go into Baltimore for the pick up a copy. However, I'd payoff. If we do I'm sure the like to receive it at my home Baltimore Agent will straighten so I can catch up on numbers out these two South Atlantic I've missed while being away. stiffs—^just as he did that Mas­ John Washburn ter on the SS Joshua Slocum (Ed. Note: All members of last year. I guess he remembers the Seafarers International Un­ that one. Well, so much for the bad ion, be they members of theSUP, Great Lakes Dislricf or parts of the voyage. I would like to express my Marine Allied Workers, are en­ gi-atitude for the cooperation this titled to receive the LOG at crew has given me throughout tfaeir homes free. Brother the entire voyage. I can say Washburn's name has been truthfully that I never have added to the LOG mailing mailed with a better bunch of Ust.) Log'A-Rhythms If She Could Talk By CARL WILSON Out of Baltimore and down Chesapeake Bay, Sailed the John Hanson on a wintery day, With her holds full of coal she rounded the Cape, And bid farewell to the last landscape. With a brand new bottom on her for'd peak. She was sound as a drum and had not a leak. She pushed her nose into the deep ocean brine, As she rose and fell with a smooth even rhyme. Across the ocean and through the channel. She humped along like an old desert camel, While most of her crew were still dreaming, alas, About their fun in Baltimore with some unsavory : lass. While her Third Assistant was trying to learn. Why the God-damn light on her stern wouldn't burn, The First and the Second would sit by-a beer. And would hunt and kill all the black bear and deer. Then into Goteborg one morning she steamed, And moored to some buoys out in the stream, The agents informed us, "you're not wanted here," But to Malmo you must go when the ice is clear." . No one seemed to mind that part, in fact, They were perfectly willing to leave the city intact; We sailed from there and everything was nice. Until we encountered some floating ice. Two days of this and the fog set down, Then one day we heard a deep-throated sound. At first we thought a fog horn we were meeting. But later we learned it was only porn porri's greeting. * The Pursej: and Sparks to a dance did go. And by their return they were not so slow, For three belles they had, with eyes full of love, And Sparks strutted around like a turtle dove. ' | , ; The Third Ass't found a place very soon, Where you could bend your elbow till like a flower you'd bloom, TTien he and a "friend" to the ship would saunter, • And the first thing he'd ask, "Have you got any Kroner." Our Chief Engineer not to be outdone. Bought radios, watches and Ughters by the ton; When the ship returns to the payoff port. He can walk up the street like a Broadway sport. .4 • V I don't know what our skipper did, For to me he was under a very tight lid, But I'm willing to bet he wasn't so idle, When he got ashore with that high-pressure title. |r . ,' ) ' T• The First Engineer some French walnut wanted. And around town every place he haunted, Till by hook or crook he gathered some sticks, To make a fine stock for his 30-06. • f These smiliiq Seafarers are from the Stewards and Deck Department of the SS Edwin Markham. Soutb Atlantic. Front row (left to right): Fred Hicks, the Chief Steward who wrote the accompanying letter and who seems to favor fancy sweaters; Dikens. AB. with head in lifering; Eddie Anderson, Crew Mess; Mike Prochak. Night Cook; Smitty. AB; and Vincent KuhL Ship's Delegate, Back row: Bruce, AB; Kenneth Rice, Chief Cook; Foster, AB; Chicko, Officers Mess; Gus Kuknuas. Bosun; Jim Maness, AB; Curley Jordan, OS; and Wright, AB. in front of Jordan. Picture was snapped on a sunny June day in Rouen, France, while the Black Gang was ashore. The First Mate, poor boy, he seems very sad, As he looks over the payroll that is to be had, He's wondering now if love really pays, But he knows the price of a few gay days. ' This ship is only a few years old, My God, if she could talk what stories would be told. But from now until the day she will die. She'll have more such times, and that's no lie. V �THE SEAFARERS Friday. July 16. 1948 Late Seafarer's Kin Thank Union For Aid And Sympathy (This letter was addressed to pathy has been emphasized by Ben Bees. Norfolk Agent, who the cold attitude of others who are no doubt opposed to your forwarded it to the LOG.) Union. To the Editor. In regaid to the $150 which the Union allows a member for I received the American Flag under which my son, Paul Hunt, burial expenses; Mr. Joe Volwas buried in Nevitas, Cuba,, pian. Special Services Represen­ tative in New York, informed from the SS Noah Webster. I also received the check for me that the company paid for $225, which Paul's shipmates the funeral in Cuba, so the Un­ Bent me aftei' they deducted the ion cannot pay this money un­ cost of flowers and other funeral less we decide to have the body arrangements from the money returned for interrment here. This seems very fair to us. collected. We feel that you and his ship­ A full statement of eN^erything that happened in connection with mates and the SIU have done my son's death has also been all that you possibly could. If I could see all of you who received. My wife and I, and have been such real friends in Paul's brothers and sisters wish our time of trouble, I would like to extend to you, the SIU, and to personally thank you. It has his shipmates on the Noah Web­ ster, our sincere thanks for the done me and my family a lot Wonderful way in which you of good to know that my son have considered us in our time associated with such real people. We wish to thank you again of bereavement. We will never for all of your trouble. forget what you have done for Louis E. Hunt us. 4128 Linden Ave. No wonder Paul thought so Deer Park. Ohio much of the SIU! Your sym- Ship's Skipper, Engineers Laud Coral Stewards To the Editor: In reference to the SS Coral Sea and 1)he Stewards Department carried, those of us who have signed our names below wish to give our thanks to the Stewards Department (namely the cooks) for a good feeding ship and one hell of a fine gang. Special praise is due Steward J. JeUette. His fine cooks are H. Kahn, Add Gilham -and B. Tombosun. Signed by Master. Four Engineers and Radio Operator Waiting His Turn Brother Robinson stated in the LOG for July 2nd that men should pile off a ship' if given travel pay. I believe that is- already taken care of by the ruling that calls for permit men to get off after one trip or sixty days. So far as full book members are con­ cerned I think a man who has duly shipped under our rotary shipping sy.stem, which is fair to all, should be able to stay on or get off as he pleases. Why take the rights from a man that he now has? W. Gentry. Chief Cqpk on the Tulane Victory, shows im­ patience as an unidentified fellow crewmember takes his time in scanning the LOG. It looks- like the Brother is read­ ing the details of the SIU's signing up another tanker company. After a short trip a man may not have money enough to wait around the beach for another ship—especially when shipping is tough. Another thing: When a man writes to the LOG he should put down his book number. John R. Word (Ed. Note: Book numbers usually accompany articles re­ ceived by the LOG. These numbers are not printed, but the Headquarters files are checked in each case to see that the writer is a member in good standing.) The Mystery Of Minas Basin — Or How The Drain Was Plugged This is a notice to Mariners: Beware of Mimas Basin! I have just returned from a fabulous voyage up there. Short­ ly before our arrival a ship, for­ ever unknown, went down the drain with all hands. It happen­ ed like this: After sailing in circles for forty days and forty nights in a pea-soup fog, she finally drop­ ped the hook. When the fog lift­ ed she hove up anchor and un­ wittingly pulled the plug. Down the ocean-drain she went in a gigantic whirlpool! Though not far off, we evad­ ed the same fate by a miracle. The tide was dead low, and the water in the Bay of Fundy drained down the hole so rapidly that we were stranded high and dry in the tracks of a calm cart. The Captain rang full ahead. The twin-screws dug into the mud and we steered a course through the ooze as slick as an eel, right past the yawning hole but of which a great updrift of wind was carrying fish and spray high into the air with a dread­ ful roar. Finally we docked alongside a deck of logs (back issues, I think.) Almost at once the na­ tives of this inhospitable shore ran out onto the logs, and began throwing rocks down our hatches. They threw them so fast, that very soon there was no room left for cargo. The Mate explained it this way: These people feel thenbarren shore to be a holy place, and themselves without sin; so they feel that they, alone among men, are privileged to throw i-ocks. Besides, they don't have windows in their huts—^let alone glass houses. After sinking us to the plimsoli line in mud, these charming little people skated out to the BE USE.THE ?UiHG£R.T - hole and covered it with hatchboards to keep the incoming tide from running out. The water flowed around us and lifted us out of the mud with just our deck-housing above water. But as we cleared the dock, another fog set in. The Old Man figured he'd sail with the current, confident it would carry us out. But an­ other ship had entered the bay in the fog and she chose to sail against the current, sounding her fog horn. We answered with shipping. And there ai-e many thousands like me. You can as^ While spending a few days sure Elinore Herrick of that. .g with my wife here in Canada I In regard to her very wron^ received a copy of the LOG in statement that jobs can be pur; which was published an account chased in the hiring halls, 1 of Elinore Morehouse Herrick's might say that it would be pos­ ideas on how the maritime in­ sible—for a few million bucks a job—on the theory that every dustry should be run. man has his price. But the price Please, let me get my two in such an instance would be cents in. To put it in a nutshell, right out of every union seaman's Mrs. Herrick is off her nut if pocket. she believes what she wrote. I confess that I have seen one How anyone can make such or two attempts by phony punks statements is beyond me. It is to buy jobs, but they found it,, very obvious that she doesn't mighty costly. They are now know the first thing about unions hanging around fink halls look-r. or union hiring halls. I think ing for jobs and telling other that it would be a very good birds of the feather that union idea to send Elinore Herrick a hiring halls are no good. weekly copy of the LOG and let Mrs. Herrick is doubtless her see for herself just how far very happy woman since thej^ off the ball she is. say that ignoi-ance is bliss. (Ed. note; -A copy of the LOG I. 'W. Magarvy i for July 2, the Hiring Hall is­ sue, was sent to Mrs. Herrick.) T 'V- I To the Editor: Says Critic Of Hiring Halt Wants End Of Trade Unions To the Editor: Feds Bookmen Have Job Rights To the Editor: Page Eleven LOG ours as we passed. Soon there was another whistle ahead, "We must be going places," said the Captain, gleefully, "by the traffic we're passing!" We kept this up "for a week, and when the fog lifted we saw that we had been passing the same ship all the time, for the current was going around and around in a big circle—us sailing with it, and he against it. "Oh well," said the Skipper, "we've learned something about great-circle sailing." How long that jury-rigged plug will hold I can't say. I hear an international conference is draw­ ing up a plan to plug it with mud. But whether they do or they don't; my notice to Mariners is: Steer clear of Minas Basin! Joe Grimes Montevideo Nurse I I haven't been a m(?fiiber ever Wants To Contact since 1938 the way some of the u rest have, and I certainly can't Seafarer Husband JI say that I know first hand what conditions were in 1922 and 1923. To the Editor: But I can say that today seafar­ Many SIU members are treated ing is a pi'ofession which ranks in my ward in the British Hos-, as high as any in cleanliness and pital here. Fiom them I have respectability. learned of your SEAFARERS CG BRASS-HAPPY LOG, and would like to have it sent to me here where I could Our merchant marine today is what it is only because *\ve have i-ead it and pass it on to my fought and won against people Seafarer patients. like Elinore Herrick. The day But especially I would like ta that merchant seamen are put ask you to help me get in touch, under a hiring hall run by the with my husband, Michael Mich-, brass-happy Coast Guard will be old, who is an SIU member. I the day we start a backward have been out of touch with trend to where we were years him, for a couple of months and ago. That will be the day when think he maj' be on a long trip. thousands of men who believe In any event I know he will-, in democratic trade unionism see it if j'ou publish it in th®, will start looking for shore-side LOG. jobs. Mrs. Michael Michold i British Hospital f I'for one would not tolerate Montevideo, Uruguay £ any such bureaucratic rule over IN THE LAND OF RUM AND COCA COLA Membership Rules I Membership rules require every man entering the Un­ ion Halls to show his Union book, pro-book, permit card or white card to the Door­ man. Nothing else will be recognized. This is for the membership's protection. Don't waste the Doorman's — or • your own — time by arguing this point. Observe the rules you make. After a refreshing swim at Maxacas Beach, Trinidad, three Alcoa Cavalier crewmen partake of coke and sandwiches from the trunk of a cab they hired for the occasion. Left to right— Arne Bonner, Bob Larsen and Frank Boyne. .: ••'.r .i �THE SEAF ARERS Page Twelve Patrolmen, Heads-Up Crew Put Seaton In A-1 Shape LOG Frida?. July 16. 1948 FINAL RITES FOR A DEPARTED SEAFARER IN DURBAN 1 "Attention! All performers are hereby invited to membership in i^iWhen I joined this Alcoa scow, the famous 99-year club. Rum the SS Williani W. Seaton, in and Coke will be served till eter­ i^Itimore, I fbund the deck nity. Your names will be printed ^ng in a big beef with topside. in whisky on the social register. The Patrolman was on board No tripcards, permits or books straightening things out. And he are required. All super-per­ ^d a good job, too. We are 22 formers will have special privi­ d^ys out, and there hasn't been a leges. The address is 99 West single word of trouble. Fink Street, Crimpville." But we can understand now As a result, we are having no what. was the matter before: trouble with performers this trip. There wasn't a guy-block in Once again, let me say "hats working order, the tools had off" to the Baltimore Patrolmen bipen lost, and all the gear was for the swell job they did in run-down. The Mate explained straightening up this wagon. these conditions by saying that V. Perez he had not had a compatent crew for three trips. Anyhow, we have this old "rustbucket" in A-1 shape now. Plenty of overtime for everybody (about 100 hours), and some time-off. Everybody is lending a -hand and we are keeping things "steady as she goes." Here is what was Posted on To the Editor: the blackboard a few days ago: Thanks very much for the LOG. And, especially, for the MEMBER'S MOM NOW issues that I had missed. The entire crew of the Governor Houston, Waterman, shown at the funeral for Seafarer I read every issue from cover Reginald Bordeaux. Brother Bordeaux, Decic Engineer on the Houston, was killed: when he fell UNDERSTANDS SEA, to cover, and there is never any­ from the ship's gangway while the ship was in Durban. Flowers and the headstone were paid SHIPS VIA LOG for by the Houston crew. thing dull in it. Incidentally, many of my buddies here in col­ To the Editor: lege find the LOG interesting and My son, Harold W. Simmons, educational reading too — even has the LOG sent to our home though none of them is a seaman. weekly. I'd like to tell you how could pay my own transportation 'misery without any improvement J] Many who wei'e prejudiced to­ To the Editor: much we enjoy it. to the hospital. aboard ship, I finally obtained an, This is another episode in the Before getting the LOG I was ward unions, have changed their Captain Hiles refused, saying X-ray which showed that my often at a loss to rmderstand minds after reading the LOG. career of "Warden" Morgan Hiles, that I would only get drunk and skull was fractured. An Army things about the ships and the The LOG is an ambassador of the infamous Skipper of the try to lick the whole town. That Doctor put me in the hospital. sea that he would tell me on good wiU for labor wherever it Maiden Creek, who is digging his is an example of the sarcasm I So that is the last I saw of: my visits to New York; but now, goes. own grave on the Waterman endured from him during the "Warden" Hiles. No money. No I am enclosing $30.00 to cover ships. through reading the LOG, I am days my head was bursting with ship. But the payoff is yet to the strike assessment, the build­ able to keep up with him. I am in St. Paul's Hn.spita], pain untjl I finally got to this come, both for me and for Cap­ My husband, who works for ing assessment, and the hospital Iloilo, Philippine Islands—thanks hospital. tain Hiles. the New York Central, is a assessment. to God and not to Mr. Hiles, who Finally, after thirteen days of Frank Ploppert great Union man. We are both I wish to comment on the 1948 thinks a fractured skull and very proud that Harold is a Assessments— other head injuries are big jokes member of the SIU. I think that the Building As­ that can be treated with aspirin. Mrs. W. H. Simmons After being robbed and beaten sessment has already proved its Reading, Ohio worth quite well. But the Strike iit Manila, I was only permitted Assessment was the most im­ to go to a hospital in Negros portant of the two, in my esti­ after an urgent request; and then was provided no transportation mation. The SIU may have to fight for by the Captain. I had to walk By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON the rights of all seafaring men four miles in the blazing sun, If you don't find linen in the near future. It is good with my head splitting, only to when you go aboard your sound logic that we be prepared find that the "hospital" was a ship, notify the Hall at once. 1. for any eventuality; therefore, I first-aid station with no X-ray A telegram from Le Havre or endorse the 1948 Strike Assess­ equipment. Singapore won't do you any I shall "get a new contract to give to the guys, When we got to Iloilo, I asked ment 100 percent. good. It's your bed and you And thus earn their vote as 'Curran the wise;' for a five Peso draw so that I Jack S. White have to lie in it. For in these dark days of Hartley and Taft, Farragut. Idaho To the Editor: Log Breaks Down Union Prejudice In Idaho School Injured, Denied Aid Brother Raps Skipper Log-A -Rhythms 'No Coffee Time JeeV Dilemma ATTENTION! THREE HAPPY EVELYN CREWMEN To work with no contract rhost surely is daft. FARM STRIKERS THANK SIU MEN FOR DONATIONS 2. To the Editor: m:-' IllPf:.' l->.- •' irs;:;' Out on declr for a breather between meals, three of the Evelyn's Stewards Department manage a smile for George Swift's camera. Left to right—^Bob Beavers, Bill Bridewell and Larry Langan. In last week's LOG Brother Swift described the enjoyable time had by. the crew when the ship stopped at Boca Grande. . v' J . 1 C * J f J A,ei?i I.ij M.iA,., i - In behalf of the strikers at Di Giorgio Farms I wish to extend our thanks to the crew of the SS Kelso Victory for the dona-J tion of $65.00 and to the crew of, the SS San Angelo Victory for $50.00. We wish to thank both crews and to state that with such people back of us we can't possibly lose, and have no in­ tention of losing the fight we are in. Jim Price, our president of Local 218, has not fully recovered from the shooting, but he is coming out of it all right. Again we thank you people for your kindness and generosity. W. A. Swearigen. Sec.-Treas. Kern County^ Farm Labor Union Local 218 (Ed. Note: The shooting mentioned- occurred in May when anti-labor elements raid­ ed a meeting of strike leaders and shot Local President Price.) >•: \ t } • i r i ' A 3 ,1, , 1J ; , ' J (,-:l .i, Yet this is a course that's most hard to pursue, For I'm paddling around in political stew. And Smith of the commies says, "Peddle your bike. To hell with Taft-Hartley, we're going to strike." 3. Yes I'm paying the price for trade union sin. And have lost all control to the reds from within, When I rise at a meeting to give with a speech, They pelt me with pennies and holler and screech. 4. We are running around like a lot of stray goats. The 'commies' and 'caucus* fly at their own throats. There's murder, mayhem and rebellion too; . Oh, wharhas become of my loved N.M.U.? 5. We are scrapping ourselves as^ the shipowners grin; Ac the gosh-darnest, awfulest mess^ that we're in; They have issued injunctions and called out the law. To crack down on my union as never before. 6. Perhaps- King Solomon could explain upon oath. How a much worried guy is to satisfy both; If things get much tougher there's nought I can do^ But grab noe a trip card and ship S.I.U. .1 i .. I ) ' I : i �THE Fritiay, July l«. 1948 1947 Bound Logs On Band Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LCXJ for the six-months from July through December 1947 have just arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them— as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per copy. Also available are some copies of previous bound editions at the same price. Bindings on all volunics are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beav'er Street, New York City. Makes For Noose, Bosun Maintains To the Editor: You've had a number of stories about what we Bosuns should do, and shouldn't do in recent issues. I can go along with most of what you've printed; but there is one thing you've not touched at all. And now that the working copditions of the agreement have come up for review, I think now is the time to say it; for there is a loop-hole in the agreement that is a hangman's knot. Rofoin Trent Sports A Merry, Merry Crew; Homesteaders Invited To Stake Out Claim To the Editor: Claudi "The Wheel" Fulcher has recovered from the wounds he received while looking for his woman; it seems that he stuck his head in the wrong room. Yet George "The Champ" Harris, Well Seafarers, have you ever seen, heard of, or been aboard a yacht with 21 booms and plenty of keel? No? Well then, if you haven't you should get aboard the Robin Line ship, SS Robin CMIPP/AJG- AlbPeTrent, special-built C3. pAiAir? •STAICJAJG; Everyone from the Skipper, Kenneth "Playboy" Simpson, down to yours truly, had a won­ derful time and couldn't have had a better trip if we had been passengers ourselves. In fact, we had such a nice voyage that Ferola "Boston Blackie^' Spata promised all hands a ride in his 1948 Buick that he bought in 1946. . But then there were sad mo-, ments too, when Huddle "Black­ who is in damn good shape, will smith" Newbaker shed tears stage a comeback on his return, when he found that they had no in or about Norfolk. mules to shoe on board ship. OFF TO YUKON Back to Carolina with you, Incidentally, Arnold "Super "Blacksmith." And then there was the time Electro" Lucas who operates on when John "The Mad Russian" high frequency was sued for Treilibs lost his can-opener and breach of promise when he de­ we had to eat cold-cuts. They clined to marry in Durban, the didn't know that David "The city of love. Last heard of, he Beer Barrel" Gilmore was open­ was on his way to cool off in Alaska. ing beer. LOOKS LIKE A OCCrAL FLUSH Probably one of the reasons the crew described the Paul Shoup -as being a good ship is the cabbage being displayed by crewmembers Herb. Oiler and D. C. R«afro. Wiper. Page Thirieeu SEAFARERS LOG Warren "One Dish" Woodill got his orders straight as long as you ordered a full-house and you know what we mean. But that doesn't compare with Raymond "Aussie" Bell, who "can ring the Engine room telegraph to Stop and then Full Ahead for the hell of it and think nothing of it. Perhaps you might know that Jack "Pretty Boy" Hoi-ton had all the women till he lost that five pound note sewed in the lapel of his coat. Ah, such is love. George "Shickshinny Red" Leidemann, not to be outdone, went swimming in the East River after stxbjecting himself to the contagious influence of Singa­ pore Slings, clothes and all. Time and space will not allow to give each and every one his credit due, but in closing I would like to say that under the able supervision of Mr. Richard Ford, Chief Mate, and Brother Claudi Fulcher, Bosun, the deck depart­ ment brought in one of the clean­ est ships that Robin Line has seen in a long tjme—and that goes for New York Harbor as well. GOOD TEAMWORK How can it be to the benefit of the membership — Deck De­ partment, of course, I'm talking about—to have the agreement written in such a way that the Mate is practically invited to put the Bosun painting inside pas­ sageways, etc. at night, when this same work would otherwise be overtime for the men on watch in the daytime—or any­ body else doing it during reg­ ular working hours? It all centers around the highman overtime clause for the Bosun. On a good ship that is not too tight on overtime, with a good Mate, and a Bosim who knows his job, things usually work out okay. The Bosun does his job; and necessary work on week-ends, and is written in for the rest. But we are facing tough times; and here's what happens when the company puts the heat on the officers to cut overtime to the bone: About the middle of the trip the Mate tells the Bosun he hates to see him running so far behind in his overtime. "I'll tell you what you can do," he says. "You can paint the messroom, the rec­ reation room and the inside pas­ sageways going home. Work a few hours every night, and it'll just about bring you even with high man overtime." Of course that gives the Bosun a mere eleven or twelve hour day—^but the important thing is this: It puts him in the position of practically scabbing on his own crew, for aU of that would be overtime -for the men in the daytime doing the work on their regular watch! It undermines basic conditions all around. And if the Bosun re­ fuses, he loses all claim to higly man overtime which often rurc} to a hundred hours or more, j I think it ought to be cleared up now. Bill Caxringlon 1 PUTTING THE LUMPS TO TOP" iiiiiiiiiliifr "Pop" Kapor must have been up to one of his shipboard "kapors" (Yipes, bad pun) to draw this skull thumping by fellow crewmen on the John Hansen. "Pop" survived, however, and completed the trip to Greece, where the Hansen delivered her grain cargo. Others in the picture are; standing in front—Cecil. MM. Seated, left to right—Dave Hockaday. AB; Jack Arellanes. AB; Walter McLaughlin. Oiler and Ship's Delegate; Cliff. FWT. Nick Francos. OS and Philip, Wiper. Of course, all departments worked together, and that's the policy that has always been the byword on SlU-manned ships. There has ben no recfnt Home­ stead Act that we know of, but if you Brothers want to stake a claim, stake it now by throwing in your card for the Robin Trent Then you will find yourself settled down for life, liberty Arrow Passengers ashore, and the pursuit of over­ Praise Ability time. Well be seeing you. Of Ship's Baker Arnold Lucas. Ship's Delegate George Leidemann. Deck Del. To the Editor: We wish to do honor to the services of one of your members, BACKS SUGGESTION F. W. Brandenberg, Night Cook ON TRAVEL PAY and Baker, aboard the SS Marine Arrow en route to Capetown, To the Editor: South Africa, through the chan­ I am one Member that is in nels of your fine newspaper, the favor of Brother Henry Robin­ SEAFARERS LOG. son's letter in the July 2 LOG, We have all traveled exten­ in which he asks that the ship­ sively and have not yet found ping rules should require a man the equal of this baker on any paying off with transportation to ship upon which we have been register and get another job off privileged to travel. Particulai-ly the board. to be recommended are his In fact, I think that all mem­ pastries and bread. bers who have had a good trip We would be grateful if you should be willing to stay off a would print this in your SEA­ trip in order to give otl^er FARERS LOG, as we believe in Brothers on the beach a chance giving credit where credit is due. to get back to sea. Thank you. Don't forget that many Broth­ • Mr. & Mrs. H. Garber ers have families to take care of, and all of us have necessary ex­ S. Steinleuf penses. So when shipping is H. Daneman slow, if everyone gives and takes Charles Fiierstenberg a little, everyone will have a (Passengers) UNION THANKED FOR STRIKE HELP BY FOUNDRY MEN To the Editor: Local No. 164 wishes to thank the SIU for its donation which greatly assisted our members in winning the eight-week strike in the San Francisco Bay Dis­ trict. Your donation, and the dona­ tion from other sister locals, •materially helped in keeping up the morale of the members and winning the strike. All minimum rates were rais­ ed one dollar per day and the other fringe items, vacations and holidays, improvements were. conceded by the employers. We finally got negotiations with our outside towns settled June 21. It was a tough battle but thanks to the cooperation we had we made a satisfactory set­ tlement. Thank you again. This donation will help clean up the expenses; but we will not need any further donation now. A. T. -Wynn. Financial Secy. Inf. Meldeys and Fcwindrv �'Paig9 Fourteen TH E SE AE ArRE R S I O C Hiring Hall Victory Must Be Followed Up Frider. Julr 16. IMS FRANCIS BRENNAN BURIED' AT SEA Says SIU Win Will Inspire Other Unions ions on actual fact. What they To the Editor: '< say depends on the current ' I am not in the habit of commie line. .One of the biggest thrills of writing to the LOG, but I feel So it is no wonder that they my life came when I picked up that I have to say something don't like the SIU Hiring Hall a copy of the LOG and saw about our wonderful success in clause: it gives the commies one where the Union had saved the obtaining the new Hiring Hall less excuse to deliberately ci-eate Hiring Hall (LOG, July 2.) clause. beefs in the industry! For awhile it looked like the 'In my humble opinion, the Another thing I noticed was anti-labor gang had the unions SIU managed to pull something this. The waterfront section of on the ropes. After seeing other out of the fire that future his­ the communist party went out unions lose strikes, get stuck tories of the maritime industry of its way to twist the SIU Hir­ with injunctions and slowly start Tfrill paint as one of, the great­ ing Hall clause by leaving the toward ruin, the SIU Hiring Hall est victories ever obtained by all-important Section 7 out of victory comes out as the one any seaman's union. the version they published in clear-cut victory of the labor I read with great interest last the NMU Pilotmovement. week's issue of the LOG, in Section 7 allows the SIU to Not only does the SIU victory which iWwas stated that every­ re-open any part of the Hiring mean the preservation of thE body was greatly impre.ssed by Hall agreement at any time. The Hiring Hall, our one guarantee the victory except those mem­ commies left this out to pre­ Shipmates of Francis Brennan, who died aboard the SS of good working conditions and bers and stooges of the commu­ vent the average NMU reader Algonquin Victory on April 30, held funeral service on deck wages — it also stands out as a nist party who do their dirty of their sheet from knowing before committing his body to the waters. Burial took place guide for trade unionists all over work disguised as the National exactly what the SIU has won. as the ship was a day out of New York. Blackie Martin and the country who have been losCouncil of the NMU. Enough said about those bums, Aussie Wright. Algonquin crewmen, brought photo to LOG. ,ng heart. This is amazing when I con­ and now for a little more dis­ This, I'm sure, will give them sider the fact that among my cussion of the SIU contract. the boost to battle for the pres­ acquaintances are many NMU It looks to me as if the Un­ ervation of their unions. We've members who know their way ion established a precedent showed them that it can be done. aroimd. whereby this big issue, the Hir­ These men, rank-and-filers all ing Hall, can be settled with SOLID UNION of them, have read the new SIU all the remaining companies con­ drank and never took time off j t^ere was no reason Twin Beefs Hiring Hall clause carried in tracted to the SIU. during _ the four and a half ^^e SIU was the LOG, and they would do As the Negotiating Committee Two recent payoffs resulted in months trip. in for a tough battle on the almost anything to get the same pointed out, this will allow the practically the same beef. Here's But when the ship got to waterfront. After all, we went deal. Union to spend more time and the way it stacked up on one of Shanghai, China, _ he asked for a'^^t from scratch buUt a True to their past record, the energy preparing for the fights them: commies do not base their opin- that unquestionably are ahead The Mate insisted on doing little time to visit his parents solid Union. who were living there. He fur­ Surely nothing they throw at of us. Deck Department work during ther explained that he had not us from Washington could be It will also allow us to put the trip, which the Delegate been back to China for the last any tougher than the struggle more time and energy into the quite rightly put down on the nine year^. we went through to take the Organizing Program, which has overtime sheet. Nevertheless, the Mate refus­ hiring of seamen out of the SIU, A&G District been so successful in the past Then the Skipper took excep­ ed to give him the time, and the crimp joints and off the piers. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. three years. tion to the Delegate's actions and Skipper backed the Mate. Then Twenty years ago nobody William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 held it against him as a ^personal when the sailor took a day and could forsee that the Union Hir­ REAL PRIVILEGE BOSTON 276 State St. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 issue. Shortly after, the ship a half off, he was logged three ing Hall would come into being I might add that it is with was laid up for a few days, and days pay. GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. —but it did. If we managed to Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 a feeling of great pride that I Considering the man's reliabil­ get the Hiring Hall in the face MOBILE I South Lawrence St. recognize what a real privilege the Mate and the Skipper fig­ ured this gave them an oppor­ ity, and the fact that he had of all that opposition, there is Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 not taken the time off deliber­ no reason why we can't survive NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. it is to belong to an organiza­ tunity to get even. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tion that works continually for ately, without first asking the these days of anti-imion hysteria. When a crew was called for, NEW YORK 51 Beiver St. the benefit of its membership. Mate's permission, we asked the In closing I want to express Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Our achievements, and our the Delegate re-shipped, and was Skipper to ^ift the log. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the thanks of this Seafarer to the policy of the membership mak­ refused by the Mate on a phony He refused flatly. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 excuse, though it was obvious members of the Negotiating PHILADELPHIA. ..614-16 No. 13th St. ing the decisions in all matters, It is our opinion that such a Committee for the fine job they that he was being discriminated Uoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 give us our greatest asset—our Skipper and such a Mate rate did. against for Union activity. SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. internal unity. no respect as men, and that they fiteve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 The SIU can tackle a program Needless to say, they didn't live up to the mark of being The Hiring Hall is still ours SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon and the Union is still as strong get away with it. When the beef Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 as a Union, dealing with a Union the meanest men on earth. as ever. Well done!SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. problem for the benefit of the was settled, the Delegate was Louis Goffin Bill Scheran Charles'Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Union's members, without re­ still on the ship. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. sorting to name-calling and backJust remmbe'r, your Union or­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. stabbing among ourselves ganization will back you all the In an organization of our type, way on a beef arising over legiHAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER the members should take every Paul Hall opportunity to discuss maritime ROBERT MYERS. St., Mobile, Alabama, is anxious DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION problems with members of other Cook and Baker to get in touch with you. Lindsey Williams Please get in touch with your maritime outfits such as the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS tit Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler mother as soon as possible. NMU, the MCS and the rest. MAURICE BENAMOU Joseph Volpian As a Union man, I frequently t t. Your wife is anxious to hear talk unionism with members of GEORGE H. MESEROLE from you, at 507 N. 87th Street, SUP other maritime unions as well Your father, H. E. Meserole, is East St. Louis, 111. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. as with members of shoreside in bad health and very anxious tit Phone 5-8777 unions and I find it very ento hear frcwn you. He asks that PORTLAND... 111 W. Bumside St. CHARLES ENGLISH Beacon 4336 lightening. you write him at 265 So. 67 Get in. touch with John G. Invariably the people to whom RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. St., Birmingham, Ala. Luplin, Inspector, 197 Clarendon Phone 2599 I talk express amazement at i 4 * St., Boston, Mass. SAN FRANCISCO. 59 CUy St. what they read of our policies ALSON ET. SMITH Douglas 2-5475 tit CJet in touch with your father SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. and programs in the SEAFAR­ WILLIAM HOUGHTON Main 0290 ERS LOG. timate Union activity. But if it's as he is anxious to hear from WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. "I find it hard to believe," one Your friend William Bickowyou. Terminal 4-3131 of them said, "that any union a bum beef, it'll get you nowhere. sky, 13 N. Stiles Street, Phila­ 4. 4 S. When you are in doubt, see your can and does operate in the delphia 22, Pa., would like to CURTIS G. DOWDY Union official and you can't go Gt. Lakes District wide-open, democratic manner wrong. have you contact him. Contact your wife. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. in which the SIU does." tit tit. Cleveland 7391 I might add, however, that MEANEST MAN RICHARD JOSEPH GRANT JOHN R. PALMER CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 'you won't find any CP member Your brother, John, is anxious On the SS LaSalle, a Water­ to hear from you. Write him at Call or write your wife: 1904 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. of any union saying anything Spring Garden, PhUadelphia 30. Main 0147 favorable about us. After all, man scow, we had the misfor­ P.O. Box 8| Walkill, New York. Phone: LOcust *7-4620. DETROIT 1038 Third St. what other position could the tune of running into what we betit Cadillac 6857 4" t i. commies take but blast us- — liev to be the lowest and mean­ DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. SANTO PANEBIANGO RICHARD P. BARROW est Mate and Skipper that we Melrpse 4110 when the CP says that the SIU James G. Smith, Dornsife, TOLEDO 615 Summit St. is "the worst enemy of the have ever met. You have heard Penn,. is anxious to hear from Your moUier asks that you Garfield 2112 communist in maritime?" or read about the so-called you. write her at Frederick, Okla­ homa. meanest man. Well listen to a We should all continue our tit Canadian District 4> 4> 4> efforts in the direction in which little tale about these two guys: WILLIAM FRANK BISHOP MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square we are heading. If we do, we There was a Chinese AB on Get in touch with your mother. JACK BUNCH BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Write your aunt, Mrs. Paid Empire 4531 wiU have a better and stronger this wagon and, according to the tit VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. SIU. CHARLES L. MEYERS crew (and -even the Mate), he Bunch, 207 Rodgers Ave., Fox Pacific 7824 Red Hallinger was a good worker, who never John S. Johnson, 1560 Luling Hall, Norfolk 2, Va. To the Editor; SIU HALLS PERSONALS �"Pridayi Jiily 18, 1948 T Hjs A F Anie n s ^L OV Page Fifteen Marine Hospitals Now 150 Years Old by the ,Diyision of Marine Hos­ The Federal system of Marine pitals and Relief, the predecessor hospitals is 150 years old today. of the Hospitals Division of the It was on July 16, 1798, that Public Health Service which John Adams, the second Presi­ runs them today. During World War I, the Pres­ dent of the United States, ap­ ident opened the hospitals to proved an act of Congress "for Army and Navy personnel.,^ In the relief of sick and disabled 1919, the treatment of benefi­ seamen." Under this act the first ciaries of war risk insurance, a hospitals were established. program compensating sick gnd Today the Marine Hospitals disabled veterans of the first are operated by the Public world conflict, was assigned; to Health Service which is, in the Public Health Service. , " turn, a part of the Federal Se­ A number of Army hospitals curity Agency. Historically the were also turned over to the Marine Hospitals are the foun­ Service at that time. But,, in dation on which all public health 1922, the Public Health Serv­ - activities in the United States ice transferred 57 of its hospi­ • have been built. tals to the brand new Veterans The present day Public Health Bureau, keeping only the Mar­ " Service is charged with the ine Hospitals themselves, whjich 6iany-sided functions of preserv­ already numbered 24, ing and pi-otecting the health The dental section was organ­ -of the American people. But ized in 1919, and projects in the Marine Hospitals constitute physiotherapy and occupational •one of its most important and therapy were commeflced '.at , most vital sections. about the same time. The spe­ There are 24 Marine Hospitals cial hospital at CarviUe, Louis­ now in operation. Of, these, 21 iana, for the treatment of lep­ are general hospitals, two are The U.S. Marine Hospital at Stapleton on Staten Island in New York Harbor is a far cry rosy was opened in 1921, and tuberculosis centers and one is from the first Marine Hospital which opened in 1799 in a barrack building on Castle Island, in the 1930's a large-scale build­ entirely devoted to the treat­ ing program was undertaken. Boston. Today the Marine Hospitals are celebrating their 150th anniversary. ment of leprosy. BIGGEST YET Most of them are located in his wages and turned over to major American seaports and In 1939, the "Public Health a collector of customs. along the most important in­ This 20-cent tax was assessed Service itself was transferred' to land waterways. On the aver­ against seamen until 1870—with the Federal Security Agency, the age, the hospitals have been the exception of one 12-month biggest organization yet to deal On this page appears a brief history of the Marine Hos­ taking care of about 6,000 men period in the late 1830's—and with public health and welfare pitals, which celebrate the 150th anniversary of their found­ a day including patients in all ing today. about half the time it carried the in the United States. It stems categories. full cost of rurming the hospitals. in a direct line from the first Nobody is more interested in the Marine Hospitals than When the tax was not suffi­ Marine Hospital in Boston. FIRST IN BOSTON the Seafarers Internationid Union, since the health of its cient, some additional monies Spokesmen for the Hospital members is largely dependent on the hospitals' efficient ope­ The Marine Hospitals were were obtained from the Govern­ Division of the Public Health ration. Accordingly, SIU Headquarters and Port Officials main­ founded to provide medical care ment's general funds and, after Service, one of whose major tain an unceasing watch on the hospitals t.o be sure that all for seamen regardless of their 1841, a number of deficiency ap­ jobs is running the Marine Hos­ Seafarers receive every care and treatment to which as seamen immediate financial condition, propriations were voted by Con­ pital.s, declare that the agency they are entitled by Federal law. and to provide an effectve gress. Money was also appropri­ hopes to furnish the best medic^ In addition, the SIU, through its Washington Representa­ quarantine for seamen suffering ated to build new hospitals. care possible to everyone eli­ tive, is constantly pressing for liberalization of hospital regu­ from contagious diseases. Their gible. To carry out its plan, the lations. At present, the Union is urging Congress to do away TAX DOUBLED history should interest all Sea­ Division has 7,000 employes with the restriction prohibiting a seaman from obtaining treat­ farers. who man the 24 Marine Hospitals In 1870 the tax against seamen ment if he has been away from the sea for more than 90 plus 120 out-patient clinics. .• The first Marine Hospital was days. The Union believes that there should be no such time was doubled to 40 cents a month. set up on Castle Island in Bos^ The monthly assessment, plus According to its spokesm^, limit on any man who is still in the industry. ton in 1799, Treatment was giv­ special funds voted by Congress, the Hospital Division ke^s en in an unimpressive barrack financed the hospitals until a abreast of all advances in medi­ building. The next one, the first and down all the coasts, along only providing medical care for tonnage tax- against all vessels cal science including medicine, real hospital, was at Norfolk the rivers of the west and on seamen, but they had taken on entering the United States re­ surgery, orthopedics, pathology, and was purchased from the the Great Lakes. Water-borne responsibilities concerning mari­ placed it in 1884. dentistry, physiology, neurolo^, state of Virgiiria by the Federal commerce increased rapidly and time and interstate quarantine, By the middle of 1906 the ton­ pharmacy, nursing, dietetics, Government in 1801. proved so hospital administration and re­ sometimes ho.spitals had to be the examination of immigrants nage tax finally Navy personnel received treat- set up in a hurry in boarding and surveys of public health. In thoroughly inadequate that it lated fields. at these and other hospitals in houses and private homes—and short, the whole public health was abandoned and, since then, The Seafarers Internatiori^ movement was beginning to the hospitals have been com­ Union, too, will continue its the early years including the even in lighthouses. period of the War of 1812. Dur­ During the War between the grow from the seamen's hospi­ pletely dependent on annual ap­ constant checking of Marine propriations by Congress. ing that war, British prisoners States, 1861-1865, military auth­ tals. Hospital operation, and wiU keep orities of both the Union and were also cared for. After the Public Health Serv­ pressing for liberalization of The Fort Stanton Hospital for As the United States expanded the Confederacy took over , the seamen and other Marine Hos­ ice was established in 1912, the hospital regulations for the ben­ in the 19th century. Marine Marine Hospitals then in exist­ pital beneficiaries 'suffering from Marine Hospitals were managed efit of the SIU membership. Hospitals were established up ence, but when the conflict end­ tuberculosis was just getting ed they were returned to civil started in 1900, and the studies control. on the origin and prevalence of As time passed. Congress as­ leprosy were beginning to ap­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ signed new responsibilities to the pear in the annual reports of the Marine Hospital Service, as it Surgeon General. In 1901, there farers International Union is available to all members who wish was then called, a trend that were 23 hospitals including one to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of finally resulted in the .Public at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hav« the LOG sent j:o you each week address cards are on hand at every (Continued from Page 1) Health Service. Many of these 13,500 patients were treated. SIU branch for this purpose. responsibilities were devised to with the United States GovernHowever, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU control communicable diseases. NEW NAMES ' . - ment, « hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Aliens with five years of seaSERVICE NATIONALIZED In 1902, in recognition of the which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 time on US ships are eligible to increased and diversified duties Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. In 1870, Congress for the first apply for immediate citizenship. of the service, its name was PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION If they want to stay on Ameri­ time put the Marine Hospital changed to the Public Health and Service on a national instead of can vessels they should apply Marine Hospital Service. At the a local basis. A Supervising Sur­ To the Editor: ^ow and not wait. geon, later to be called the Sur­ same time, the President was , Other aliens should apply for geon General, was provided for empowered to use the service I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the •visas. Hf these ineii obtain visas and, in 1872, the first overall during war in any way which address below: would benefit the general public they are legally within the Unit­ regulations were issued. ed States and find more jobs In the years immediately fol­ without impairing its basic Name open to them since they can sail lowing the above step, a regular function. In 1912 the name was oh coastwise runs, or work corps of medical officers who changed again—^to the U.S. Pub­ Street Address ashore. Moreover; they are no' had to pass examining boards lic Health Service. longer restricted to 29 days oh to be appointed was organized. From the begirming, the Mai-State the beach. Provision was also made for the ine Hospitals were imder the City The Union has been urging Surgeon General to be appointed jurisdiction of the Secretary of Signed alien members to take one or by the President and confirmed the "Treasury. Under the original another of these steps. The soon­ by the Senate. act of 1798, each seaman paid a Book No er alien members heed this ad­ By • the turn of the century, federal tax of 20 cents a month vice the better off they will be. the Marine Hospitals were not which the Skipper withheld from For Still Better Medical Care CoastGuardCuts Quota Of Aliens Notice To All SIU Members �: IM Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS WHAT ttWNIC... :?5. •v J LOG Friday, July 16, 1946 New York City Reveals Plan For New Docks NEW YORK — This week. Mayor O'Dwyer made public a, 10-year program to modemizo and generally improve the NeW York waterfront. The progrant QUESTION: The SIU Negotiating Committee is presently preparing for discussions with was drawn up by the Commis­ the operators on clarifications in the Union's standard freighter agreement. What clarifica­ sioner Minetti of the Department tions do you recommend for your Department? of Maritime and Aviation. The Comnlissioner's plan ia HJALMAR V. NIELSEN. AB: GEORGE A. ALLENI Ch. St. admittedly much more limited in scope than previous plans sub­ Right now. I can't think of For one thing, the duties of mitted by the Port of New York any of the rules in the Deck i the Night Cook and Baker Authority and the World Trado should be clearly defined. An­ Corporation ., Department that need clarificaother thing that may need clari­ . tions. I believe the contract now fication in the Stewards Depart- However, city officials includ­ in effect covers the iield very , ment centers around the pulling ing the Mayor are believed t(^ well. I remember very clearly of ice. which I consider to be favor it, because it leaves tha the situation in maritime in the the duty of the Messman. With waterfront under direct city sup­ pre-Union days when we got the exception of the Night Cook ervision and because each of the 45 bucks a month and no over­ and Baker's. I think the hours other plans was opposed by so time. And we had "field days," of all Department members many influential and interested teo. When I compare those days should be clearly set forth. On groups. with the SIU contracts covering the whole, there is little to be Hearings on the plan have been •every phase of our work today. clarified in the present rules. scheduled to begin next weel^ I'm very satisfied. Another rea­ I think most of the Stewards are and when a final decision is son I don't see much need for oldtimers and familiar with the made the LOG will carry the dlarification is that most beefs rules. If all hands would live details. ' • \' are minor ones and easily settled to them, there'd be no prob THREE-PHASE PLAN by the Patrolman. lem. In its present form, the plaai falls into three phases—new con­ TRINIDAD VIGO. Utility: A. L. MILTNER. Wiper: struction, modernization of ex­ isting piers and rehabilitation of The Stewards Department I think that we ought to cleax existing piers. Over the 10-year rules should be clarified so they up the Engine Room rules so period, it would cost neai'ly $60 are clear to all. Something that I know what I'm supposed million. should be done to eliminate the to do and no questions left The plan calls for 11 brand possibility of confusion and ar­ over. We've got the best agree­ new piers or platform structures guments in the Department, which would J)e completely firewhich I believe aje caused most­ ment there is. but a couple of ly by the men not knowing who proofed. Another three piers things are cloudy. For instance, is to perform a particular job— would have new sheds or other painting the steering engine additions. and whether it is to be done on room is supposed to be the Deck regular time or on off time. One Department's job. But if the Other improvements are mostly of the Steward Department rules Deck doesn't do the job. is there those which have been suggested that should be further clarified any good reason why the Wipers by New York officials in recent is that concerning the pulling months. ^ shouldn't get the overtime? Once of ice. Personally. I think this two of us were spraying paint, I job should rate overtime when­ one man holding the can. They ever the Steward wants ice tried to make us split the over­ right away and there is none time claiming that one man in the box. However, this job could do the work. These things should be done well in advance. should be clarified. Boneyard Cuts Into US Fleet P. J. THOMPSON. FWT: There are a lot of misunder­ standings in the Engine Room rules about little things. For instance, should an FWT sweep down or not. It doesn't make much difference to me, but some say a FWT is stealing the Wip«r's job if he sweeps down. This ^ould be made clear. In port, a FWT has to run the evapo­ rator while watching the fires and the steam if the winches are run by steam. Maybe this should be changed. and cleeuly written that either an Engineer watches the Evaporator in port, or the FWT gets overtime for doing two tough jobs at once. But the agreement is okay in general. . :y. ••••• • m E. R. ASMUSSfiN. Wiper: We need more specific word­ ing in the agreement on what a Wiper can and cannot do. Cer­ tainly what is a Wiper's over­ time ought to be stated more clearly. On one ship we painted the steering engine room when the Deck boys didn't do it. The Patrolman said we could not collect. He said the day men in the Deck department were to do the painting if possible, the Deck watch men on overtime were to do it if the day men were unable to do it. It should be clear in the agreement that Engine men can't paint the steering engine room. But the agreement is a pretty fine agree­ ment right now. A. VALENTINE, Chief Steward: - The privately-owned Americem merchant 'fleet now consists of There are a couple of things 1,175 ships, an increase of 172 that ought to be straightened since the beginning of the year, out. The contract ought to be it was disclosed this week. much clearer on the Night Cook and Baker's duties, especially as However, the grim trek of ves­ regards breakfast. The NCB is sel after vessel to the boneyard, responsible for breakfast rolls, during the spring months, re­ muffins and items like that. He duced the number of Maritime is supposed to make them in his Commission ships chartered to eight hours, not on overtime. private owners to a mere 660 as Also, the contract should be clearer on just what a Utility of July 1, compared to 1,128 on should do under the Chief Stew­ January 1, the sgme report re­ ard's direction. It's not a matter vealed. The net result is a substantial of clarification, but I think that Chief Stewards ought to get decrease in overall shipping, overtime for doing the. highly attributeble partly to the post-f, responsible paper work on re­ war growth of foreign fleets and quisitions. partly to the spring decline in American exports, notably in bulk cargoes of coal and grain. FRED SOKOLOWSKI. Bosun: One basic cause of the decrease' The Alcoa ships are making a has been the dwindling of dollar practice of using shore gangs in accounts held by foreign coun­ the Islands. Not only are 20 or tries which has helped reduce 30 men used to cover and un­ the export volume. cover the hatches, and to paint The 172 ships which .have been outside, but they are doing the added to the privately owned same work inside. The whole fleet include 46 dry-cargo ships practice should be thrown out. and 126 tankers. As of the pres­ for the work they do would ent date, the privately owned mean extra overtime for the fleet consists of 689 dry-cargo Deck Department. But in any ships and 486 tankers. event the Bosun is entitled to extra money when working . Since 660 MC ships are run­ them. There should be a clari­ ning under charter, there are fication on Bosuns standing gang­ now 1,835 ships in the entire way watches. Furthermore. I American merchant fleet. would like to see the Carpenter As of July 1, there were .1,583. put back on the ships instead :hips laid up in the boneyard of^ of carrying only Deck Mainten­ which 1,519 were built during ances. the recent war. � 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 July 16, 1948 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. X, No. 29 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LAB OR BOARD HEARING DEFINES VOTING UNIT FOR CITIES SERVICE SEATRADE ENTERS TANKER FIELD SIGNS SIU PACT CGCUTS ALIEN QUOTA FOR SUBSIDIZED SHIPS SIU VICTORY SEEN IN CUBA DISTILLING VOTE ERP AIDS PANAMA TANKER SHIPS BREAK IN STEAM LINE KILLS BOSUN THREE OTHER SEAFARERS INJURED ANY GOOD BOSUN MUST PULL HIS OWN WEIGHT ABOARD SHIP RAIL HIKE MAY AID GULF PORTS PHILADELPHIA IS SECOUND PORT IN TOTAL TONNAGE SEAFARERS AND THEIR SHIPS ARE NEWS ABOARD THE ROBIN KIRK BOOK MEMBERS FIND THAT SHIPPING IS QUITE FAIR IN PORT TAMPA BALTIMORE CONTINUES UPS-DOWNS:SHIPPING IS FAIR- THIS WEEK MOBILE MANAGES SATISFACTORY WEEK AS MAW LENDS HANDS ILA DEMANDS WAGE INCREASES OTHER CHANGES MONKEY QUITS SEAFARER WHEN 'JUNGLE ' GOES TEXAS SHIPPING IS FAIR AND SHOULD STAY SO OLD STANDBYS KEEP NEW YORK SHIPPING IN FAIR SHAPE SAN JUAN SEAFARERE FIND SHIPPING IS GOOD SEAFARERS' GUIDE TO THE FAR EAST SEAFARER'S COOL SEAMAN SAVES BOATLOAD OF CREWMEN OFF WACOSTA VESSEL CLEARED BUT CUSTOMS;BREMEN ARMY COPS RUN WILD THROW BOOKT WEBSTER CREW MARINE HOSPITALS NOW 150 YEARS OLD NEW YORK CITY REVEALS PLAN FOR NEW DOCKS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/16/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/85a6cb8821f9c0ab9e31aca834376afd.PDF 2a5f0814ed65ee5c568ffcc6f05e4053 PDF Text Text •J ,r vV'T 7'*-:^-;:' •. Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America yoL. X SlU Presents Demands To Cities Service NEW YORK—A Seafarers^ In­ ternational Union agreement covering seven Cities Service Oil Company tankers drew nearer reality this week as the Union presented contract demands to the company. The latest development in the di-ive to bring the Cities Service ships under SIU contract came as an aftermath to a communi• cation forwarded Jime 21 by SIU Director of Organization Lindsey Williams, which notified the comjiany of the Union's de­ sire to begin negotiations for the seven ships certified after last winter's collective bargain­ ing election. WILL TALK NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY, JULY 9. 1948 Say Your SayL Now that the Hiring Hall issue has been hurdled, the SIU Negotiating Committee is preparing for discussions with the operators on clari­ fications in the Union's standard freighter agree­ ment. So that the membership can actively participate in clarifying the working rules, the Committee urges all Sea­ farers to submit their views. Any member wishing to make suggestions for changes in the working rules for any of the three Departments should write them out and mail them immediately to the SIU Negotiating Com­ mittee, 51 Beaver Sf'^i' New York 4, N. Y. This is your opportunity to help clarify any section of your working rules. No. 29 SIU Hiring Hall Victory Is Hailed As 'Blueprint' For Solving Hiring Issue Virtually unanimous approval from all quarters followed in the w^e of the SIU's unexpected announcement last week that the Union Hiring Hall had been retained in agreements with nine steamship operators. Initial reac­ tions, culled from such diverse sources as the public press, organized labcn-, the maritime industry and Seafarers themselves, all pointed to one strong conclusion: that along with preserving one of the most fundamental and precious rights of American seamen, the SIU victory would have a stabiliz­ ing effect on the nation's shipping. Only one group refused to acknowledge the achievement, which was forged in the face of growing anti-union sentiment. The lone dissident was ithe Communist Party, which saw in the SIU Hiring Hall agreeIn response to the Union's ment the one obstacle to its plan contract bid, attorneys for Cities for chaos in the maritime in­ Service advised the SIU that dustry and eventual control of they are prepared to discuss the American seamen. members of the Deck Depart­ garoo courts" it ran during the still smarting over the loss of • terms and conditions of a col­ The Mobile Labor Journal ment of the SS Helen, a Bull war. its infamous Hearing Units a lective bargaining , agreement held that the agreement demon­ vessel, in July 1946. The men From 1942 until the middle of year ago, the Coast Guard is with respect to vessels covered by recent certification of the Na­ pressing the Federal Civil Serv­ June, 1947, the Coast Guard con­ refused to sail the ship on the strated the sound healthy struc­ ice Commission to hurry up and ducted "Hearing Units" which grounds that she was unsea- ture of the SIU organization and tional Labor Relations Board." compared it with "the complete The NLRB certification award appoint 24 high-salaried civilian had jurisdiction over seamen worthy and undermanned. collapse of the commie-domi­ The CG held "hearings" and who violated the law of the sea. was made to the SIU last Feb­ examiners to hear cases of al­ suspended the men's papers for nated NMU attempts to negotiate Under an act of Congress, leged infractions of the law by ruary. which became effective on June six ihonths. The SIU went to an agreement protecting the Hir­ seamen. As soon as company officials 11 last year, the CG retains the bat for the men and got their ing Hall..." To bolster its flimsy cause, the make a study of the SIU de­ (Negotiations on the hiring right to bring charges against paper." back, but the Coast mands, they will notify SIU Coast Guard straight-facedly Guard's attitude was perfectly hall issue between the NMU and seamen, but the ti-ial examiners Headquarters so that a meeting claims that there now are more its contracted companies are must be civilians. The Seafarers demonstrated. tham 1,000 cases outstanding between representatives of both Last" winter, the Coast Guard presently stalemated after three International Union has been for parties can be arranged, the against seamen involving charges years in the forefront of the fight slipped a bill through the Senate months of discussions. Talks of misconduct, incompetence and company's attornej's said. returning the Hearing Units to were renewed this week ai the to reduce the CG's power. negligence. Meanwhile, the NLRB is study­ the brasshats, but the bill was instigation of Federal mediators At the same time. Coast Guard STRICTLY BY BOOK ing the petition submitted last blocked in the House of Repre­ who have been in on the pic­ week by the SIU requesting a spokesmen strongly imply that sentatives. However, the CG can ture since April. The SIU agree­ The main trouble with the collective bargaining election on everything would be better, if be expected to try again next ment reached last week, how­ Coast Guard's Hearing Units was Cities Service's nine other ves­ the CG still acted as judge and ever. was the result of pure col­ year. jury as well as prosecutor in that they conducted no real hear­ sels. The civilian examiners called lective bargaining between the ings at. all. CG officers went every fake charge brought Of these, eight have been ac­ against a seaman. strictly 6y the logbook, taking for in the law passed in 1947 SIU Negotiating Committee and quired since the Union won the the word of the Master, Mate or have never been appointed, but the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ship previous certification election. OVER PLAYED Engineer who had logged a man, the CG is attempting to have Operators Association, represent­ them named, at salaries ranging ing the companies.) The ninth ship, the Lone Jack, From the way the Coast Guard largely ignoring the seaman's from $5,905 to $8,060 a year, to In its analysis of the SIU's was at sea when balloting was side of the case. keep the issue alive. terminated and will, therefore, hands out statements and the (Continued on Page 15) The SIU, fighting a constant have to be voted now, accord­ way the commercial press plays battle against the Hearing Units ing , to a recent precedent-shat­ up those statements, the general while the NMU praised them, public gets .the impression that tering ruling by the Board. the average seaman is an irres­ contended that the units violated all the basic principles of Amer­ ponsible bum. However, in point Beginning July 15. the Coast Guard will start rigid en­ of fact the more than a thousand ican justice, and that the Union could dislSipline its own mem­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on "ckses" cited by "the CG are American ships. largely trivial matters for which bers. Because of a minor break­ If a man had already been men were logged by quick-tem­ Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must down in the motion picture logged for an infraction of the pered officers. hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs projection equipment, it will Possibly a man reported for law. Coast Guard hearings meant must show three years of deck time. The remaining third be impossible to hold ° the work a few minutes late, or per­ that he was being penalized may hold blue tickets which require only a year of deck time. regularly scheduled program haps he took an afternoon off. twice for what was probably a On the average ship calling for six ABs. four will have in the New York Hall rec­ That is what mosf of them trivial matter. And if the CG to have green tickets after July 15. reation hall, Saturday, July amount to. Very few of them pulled a man's papers it was de­ All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a 10. are worth art examiner's atten­ priving him of a means of liveli­ wartime AB ticket, terminating six months after the end of Repairs are being made as tion at $7,000 a year of tax­ hood. the war. you should go to the Coast Guard and get your blue quickly as possible and it is payers' money. ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the three years. CLEAR EXAMPLE hoped that all wiU be in The statements issued by the And if you have a blue ticket and the three years, you order for the shows to bo A good example of how the Coast Guard , are, of course, part should get it upped to green.- whether you got your papers a-esumed next week. pf a campaign. by . which the Coast Guard viewed, matters was during the war or some time earlier. CG . hopes to get back the "kan­ afforded by the case of eight Coast Guard Pushes Hearing Units CG To Enforce Law On AOs Only Temporary �• • . • -v •-• • , • • Page. Two T H E S E AF AR^RS LOG • Friday, July 9, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG i, Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiiiiated 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 fj? • The Will To Win ^ ^ Although practically all persons closely connected wjith maritime easily understood the SIU's ability to wrest a Hiring Hall agreement, many not familiar with the Union or the shipping industry are seeking the reasons for this accomplishment when other unions are butting their heads against the wall in an effort to resolve this vital issue. • ' The reasons for the Seafarers' success are simple and ctear; all of them hinge - on the fact that the Union membership is solidly united and one of the most aggres­ sive in the labor movement, with a clearly defined pur­ pose—the constant improvement of seamen's welfare. .11 Factors responsible for the unified spirit which permilts the SIU to move forward smoothly and effectively in'attaining its objective are: : First, the Union membership works under the best contracts in the maritime industry. All members are fully aware of their superior conditions and wage scales and are determined to protect them. . t Second, the membership is extremely alert. It is their clear intention that the Union pursue a swift, well-defined program for the general welfare. A high degree of vigil­ ance is democratically maintained and, in this respect, it is , interesting to note that the SIU has one of the greatest turnovers in Union officials. Elections are held annually by secret ballot, and the membership never hesitates to replace any official who is not the best man for the job. ' Further evidence of the fact that the SIU member­ ship has its ear to the ground is pointed up by the tendollar strike assessment, which was overwhelmingly adopted by referendum vote last spring, when it appeared possible that the Union Hiring Hall might be endangered at "the expiration of current contracts. ' J A third and very important factor contributing to the strength of the SIU is the high degree of internal unity existing in the organization. No factions exist to split the membership and dissipate its energies. All prob­ These are the Union Brothers oirrently in the marine hospitals, lems, therefore, are only- those of direct immediate con­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging cern to the Union. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up bj With the purpose of their organization clear and with writing to them. no extraneous issues to drain their time and energy, the MOBILE HOSPITAL D. DeDUISEN membership is free to devote itself to the organizational H. J. JACKSON J. L. ROBERTS wK:' airns. In this respect it is important to point out that the J. B. McGUFFIN T. ZEMBRUZUSKI 1^. membership makes union policy—aboard the ships and A. C. McALPIN , E. T. BROWN in shoreside bi-weekly meetings. C. P. VAKN J M. F. MORRISON H. WHITE X % X. Because all Union policy and regulations stem directly BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. J. SACCO from the membership, all hands zealously live up to the RAYMOND CARPENTER E. PETRICELLI programs they formulate. M. J. LUCAS H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO It is for this reason the SIU membership acts quickly WILLIAM R. HARE EDWARD L. PIERCE P. DAUGHERTY and sternly whenever the communist party and other R. KAVANAUGH B. F. DeLIMA ' . crackpots attempt in any way to divert the true purpose THOS. S. JOHNSON C. NANGLE of the Union. The cry "undemocratic" is generally made A. E. YOUNG W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN by these groups when SIU members take steps to keep WILLIAM T. ROSS ' A. BJORNSSON them from using the Union for their own non-union THOMAS BRYANT GEO. H. SEEBERGER A. DUDDE purposes. In fact, the hollow shouting of "undemocratic" ANTHONY J. TANSKI B. KOSOW from these dual-purpose groups is always a sign that the CHRIST B. VIKIN'' W. PERRY SIU members are on the alert and are demonstrating they LOYD E. WARDEN S. RIVERA are always aware that vigilance is necessary to maintain a L. C. HOLMES 4. i NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL XXX serious economic union of seamen, whose one common E. LIPARI objective is to advance their standard of living and the .STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. O. LYNSKY J. DENNIS conditions under which they man the ships at sea. F. PREZALAR C. MASON R. F. BLACK It is small wopder, then, that the Seafarers has been J. M. GARDNER A. LOOPER able consistently to lead the way in maritime, setting F. NERING E. OLSEN C. ANDERSON precedents and winning victories which other unions— S. HEIDUCKI B. G. TEMPLEMAN less united, less alert—finally achieve in a watered-down G. FINKLEA RALPH PIEHET degree. J. McNEELY V. P. SALLINGS Mea Now h The Mume Hm^ok 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 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES T. J. TASSIN H. L. SEYMOUR G. SORENSEN STELLY C. FOREMAN GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER •f LAPERHOUSE FOSTER COMMANDER XXX SAN FANCISCO HOSPITAL J. HODO W. WATSON E. MELLE D. P. GELINAS P. TRASNUL :; XXX SAVANNAH HOSPITAL H. R. BELL TROY THOMAS F. T. ALKOFER ''r-' W .r �FHday, July 9. 194t THE SEAFARERS LOG THE SS FELIX GRUNDY ARRIVES IN VENICE Page Thraa Del Sol Crew Adopts Shipload Of DP Kids There are hundreds of children was taken aboard the Monarch. ^ in Paraguay today who will long Every child was given all the remember the crew of the MV fruit he wanted. "The gratitude Del Sol. The children, refugees shown by the children," wrote Bradley, "made moist the eyes ol from Germany being settled in more than one Seafarer." Paraguay under a plan of the The letter which went with the United Nations, received through gift of fruit stated: the Del Sol men's generosity "We, the crewmembers of the their first taste of bananas and MV Del Sol, desire to present to the children on board your ves­ oranges. sel this slight token of our sym­ Details of what took place were pathy toward their condition, and supplied to the SEAFARERS hope that you will accept it for LOG in a letter by a Del Sol their benefit. "We have voluntarily contrib­ crewmember, C. A. Bradley. uted the money for this pur­ The South Atlantic vessel, out of Savannah, passes the Italian city's famed Piazza San Marco While the Del Sol was in Forchase and hope that you will ac­ as she makes her way to her dock, where her full cargo of sugar was unloaded on May 6. taleza, Brazil it was tied up next cept it in the spirit in which it is Aerial view of the ship was, submitted by Seafarer Otto (Uncle Otto) Preussler, who reported to the British vessel, Charlton offered." Monarch. The English ship, the happy times during the Venetian stopover. Del Sol men learned, was carry­ HEAVENLY GIFT ing 780 adults and children—265 Aboard the Charlton Monarch of the children being under tenthe Del Sol men found that the years-old—to Paraguay for re­ ship did not supply fruit or settlement. sweets of any kind to the passen­ The Charlton Monarch, de­ gers. men with more experienced sea­ get an essential piece of gear. By TEX SUIT scribed as dirty and over­ men giving them a chance to "Aft;^er being on the water for When he raises or lowers gear crowded, had broken down four Many a competent seaman sail­ learn; and otherwise shows a he is not running excitedly from days out of port. By the time so many weeks the fresh fruit ing as Bosun runs the crew rag­ reasonable interest in helping in­ winch to guy to runner, a ham­ the ship was towed to port, there was like a gift from heaven to ged (as well as himself) by experienced men by giving them mer in one hand, a spike in the was no water aboard and very them," stated Bradley. trying to do all the work him­ intelligible instruction and direc­ other, twisting shackles and pull­ little food. In appreciation for the noble tion and then letting them work ing on lines. gesture on the part of the Seaself. Often this character is of the Del Sol men, seeit out with a little independence He is probably standing back ingSome the pathetic condition of the , Carers, the Senior Escort officer mumbling in his beard, mean­ for themselves, will find every­ out of the road, giving necessary children, passed them apples and,®^^|^® Charlton Monarch — an while, about what a bum crew one taking an inteiest and doing orders calmly, his eye on every oranges. But, wrote Brother, of the United Nations— the best he can. he has. Bradley, "They actually did not presented the Del Sol's Skipper Furthermore, a successful He is more at fault than any­ know what the fruit was for. with a letter of thanks, which Bosun is always thinking well They started to play with it on read: one else, because he does not ahead of the job at hand. He' the deck. When one of the par­ "On behalf of the parents of realize that his primary job is to has the brushes and paint laid ents told them what it was, the the children aboard this ship and organize the crew and their work out for the next job; or a man or children wolfed the food down." myself I would like to take this so that everyone works together. two getting the bosun's chairs opportunity to express our sin­ A QUICK MUSTER cere gratitude to you, your offi­ The Bosun's job could be de­ and gantlines ready for the masts while the gang is still painting fined something like this: Turn When the rest of the Del Sol cers and crew for the very noble on the midship house. crew saw the pitiful sight a deed of presenting to the chil­ all men to, and knock all men That way he does not have quick muster among the crew dren such huge quantities of off at the proper time, mix the half a dozen men standing produced 1600 cruzieros (about bananas and oranges. paint, see that each man has around watching while he and a $90), with which they immedi­ HAVE* SUFFERED proper gear to work with, and couple of others work feverishly ately purchased 3,000 oranges see that all jobs are running rigging up the last minute. possible danger point, his atten­ and 2,000 bananas. "In case you are interested, these people have suffered a properly and safely—and above There is nothing more discour­ tion following the job of every With a letter written by man and bearing in mind con­ great many privations and hard­ aging for a crew than to be Brother Bradley and signed by all see to it that he, the Bosun, stantly the experience and prob­ ships in Germany during the past ignored while these preliminary the Del Sol's Skipper, the food does these things and, in so do­ able reliability of the men on the five to seven years and are look­ jobs are being done by someone ing, keeps the Mate off the deck. outboard guys, the man at the ing forward to being resettled in else. When the crewmembers do Many times serious trouble winch, etc. Paraguay. Their road ahead is gt to work after that, they are arises between the Mate and the going to be a vei-y difficult one Bosun that can be laid Mirectly not going to take much interest GETS RESULTS and I feel sure that the children in it. to the Bosun: Suppose the Bosun Membership rules require will not have an easy time either. The Bosun who does these is up the mast painting like mad, TAKES IT EASY things properly—in other words every man entering the Un­ "At a time like the present it while half of the crew is down ion Halls to show his Union who does his job and lets the is gratifying to see that our A good Bosun often gives the on deck watching him work. hook, pro-book, permit card Then suppose the Mate starts impression of doing little or noth­ crew do theirs—usually has the or white card to the Door­ American allies have not for­ gotten Europe." giving orders on deck. The ing. He goes about things de­ name of being a good guy. man. Nothing else will be Not only will the refugee chil­ Bosun hasn't much kick coming! liberately, seldom gives an order Everything runs smoothly; the recognized. This is for the in a raised tone of voice, and dren in Paraguay long remem­ men feel responsibility, dignity, membership's protection. But this doesn't mean the never bawls men out in front of ber the crew of the Del Sol, but Don't waste the Doorman's and an interest in the work; and Bosun should be breathing down the gang. it's a good bet that for a long — or your own — time by the men's necks. Nobody is gothings go along so easily that it time the men of the Del Sol will He shifts easily from one job to arguing this point. Observe find lumps rising in their throats another with everything lined up is always a wonder how so much the rules you make. every time they bite into a ahead, so that there is no work gets done AVith so little banana. frenzied running fore and aft-to effort. When A Bosun Is RIALLY A Bosun Membership Rules Port Mobile Now Ranks Sixtb In Foreign Trade ing to do much work with a man standing over him. Fur­ thermore a Bosun who starts that can rest assured that the minute he is out of sight, everything will stop altogether. HELPS BEGINNERS A Bosun who is. aware of, and bears in mind, the different cap­ acities of each man; puts each man, as near as possible, on the job he can do best; puts green MOBILE — This port had a big celebration recently when various officials of the city and the state of Alabama got together to mark the 20th anniversary of the Alabama State Docks. The boys had something to celebrate, too, for they can say that Mobile is just about the most modern port in America. If it isn't, whatever port is more modern must have something pretty fine. As the result of a lot of planni^ig, hard work and effective promoting during the past 20 years, Alabamians have built up Mobile, until it now is the countiy's sixth port in foreign trade. The Alabama State Docks and the Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration are the core of the port's development. The State Docks, which were constructed under the direction of a retired Army engineer who built the Gatun Locks in the Panama Canal, cover 550 acres. STRONG AS STRONG There are three huge piers stretched across concrete pilings, one of the piers being strong enough at its outer end to sup­ port 1,000 pounds a square foot. Originally three slips flanked by warehouses permitted 22 ships to be berthed at a time, but $5,000,000 is now being spent to slow in getting under way be­ provide space for additional cause the depression intervened. ships. .Since 1933, however, the business When the docks were first of the port has grown by leaps built, a loading plant with a and bounds. capacity of 600 tons an hour was 'EARNINGS PAY installed along with a cold stor­ age plant having room to ice The docks were financed by a $10,000,000 bond issue. Many im­ 50 railroad cars at once. In 1947 the port of Mobile provements have been paid for handled about 4,000,000 tons of out of earnings, as the present bauxite, bananas, sugar, textiles, new construction wiU be. The machinery, flour, manganese, docks have been completely selfwood, paper and other goods. So supporting since 1943. Eventually, the state of Ala­ much bauxite comes in that Al­ coa ships now arrive and depart bama plans to spend another $15,000,000 on the port—^perhaps in a steady procession. The port development based on with an eye to some of the busi­ the Alabama State Dock... was ness New Orleans is doing. �'te * Page Four I#' THE SEAFARERS LOG Maritime Did OK In Congress, Shippers Feel Although the failure of Con­ gress to pass the two bills pro­ viding 50 percent subsidies to shipowners for new ships is viewed as a serious blow to the maritime industry, shipping cir­ cles feel that they fared pretty well in this year's lawmaking. Almost to the man, spokesmen for American steamship compan­ ies" are of the opinion that the in­ dustry's greatest legislative vic­ tory was the blocking of the transfer of 500 ships to the Mar­ shall Plan nations of Europe. Just about as important, in the view of the company spokesmen, was getting the provision into the Marshall Plan legislation that half the cargoes must go under the American flag," but this clause probably could not have been won had the transfer of the 500 ships not been" blocked. The same spokesmen feel that th^ Marshall Plan shipments will stimulate shipping greatly in a few months. OTHER AIDS The Displaced Persons Act, ad­ mitting 200,000 persons to this country over the next two years, is also viewed as a spur to ship­ ping, as is extension of aid to lines runnig to Alaska. Less spectacular, but of great importance to the shipping in­ dustry, is the fact that the Sen­ ate refused President Truman's request for a raise in Panama Canal rates. The Senate held up this increase imtil it could make a special investigation of the Canal. The two ship subsidy bills would have provided 50 percent subsidies for new ships to be used in inter-coastal as well as foreign trade. They would have been a shot in the arm for the shipbuilding industry and were designed to give the U.S. some of the pas­ senger tonnage it should have. Port Houston To Be Expanded HOUSTON — A nine-million dollar port expansion program recently announced here indi­ cates stepping up of shipping ac­ tivity in the Texas area. Bidding will get under way July 29 for the construction of a new deepwater wharf, the first of seven new wharfs the Houston Navigation District will build un­ der the program to improve and expand its facilities. ' The new dock, one of the few to be buUt anywhere since the end of World War II, will cost $1,000,000, Present plans call for its completion within 12 to 18 months. Exclusive of the ap­ proaches, the dock will be about 500 feet long and about 250 feet wide. Three railroad track will line the apron, which will be es­ pecially suitable for handling pipe, pole.s, piles, rails, timber, .scrap iron and other materials necessitating wide apron or the tise of a locomotive crane. A car-shed extending landward ' and covering two railway tracks will be housed within the wharf shed. Prospective bidders are now studying plans and specifica­ tions for the new facilities. ^ - •' Fridar, July 9, 194V WHAT iTWMK.^. QUESTION: Last week, just before the A&G District announced its Hiring Hall victory, ex-New Dealer Elinore Derrick came out for a Coast Guard-controlled Hiring Hall, adding that unions "sold jobs." What are your views on this? M. F. MORRISON, AB: I think it's a phony scheme to smash the seamen. Such a plan would be loaded with partiality and jobs would go out the back door. It will encourage shipping offices and wide-spread shipping - j of scabs.. I've been going to sea I for 37 years and I defy anyone to produce a more democratic, efficient method of shipping than the present Union Hiring Hall. You come in and register — in turn. You see the jobs on the board. You know where you stand. Under government con­ trol, you'd have nothing. You'd, wait in the dark for a job hand­ out. The whole thing would be rigged by bureaucrats. W. MANNING, Deck Eng.: I don't believe anyone not connected with the merchant • marine would ever give a seaman a square deal. I will politely call anybody a liar who says jobs can be bought and sold through an SIU Hiring HalL As far as a government hiring hall goes, there is where you would really run into favoritism, be­ cause you would be unable to check the ^a^t ions and records of a government bureau. In the Sly every member has the right to do this. Every phase of Union activity is constemtly ~ discussed and acted upon by the member­ ship. The quickest way for any man to join the 99-Year Club is by attempting to show favorit­ ism. in the SIU. TOM MOORE. Deck Steward: I'm against it. It would take us back to the old days, when seamen shipped through the gov­ ernment shipping board, and all the rotten abuses of seamen were at their height. I reihember it well—I still have some old ship­ ping board cards. The better jobs went to men who paid for them; there were all kinds of schemes for blackballing men throughout the industry. You spent days on the docks waiting for jobs without knowing if you were even being considered for them. Then came the Union Hir­ ing Hall — the fairest, squareSt way of shipping there is—and wiped out the abusive^ govern­ ment system. JACK EVANS, Steward: As a Marine Corps veteran of World War I and an instructor in the Coast Guard in World War II, I say, "NOl Keep gov­ ernment bureaucracy out of ship­ ping!" This proposal would be a return to the sordid shipping boards of the 1920s. The Union Hiring Hall brought stability to the maritime industry and for the first time, seamen won their self-respect. The Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping pro­ vide a democratic means of get­ ting jobs, and we have a voice i in its administration. Under no circumstances can we do away t ' '"' with the Hiring Hall and thus | open the way for back door shipping. WILLIAM F. CANAVAN, OS: i' ^ Whenever bureaucrats get an ' V' : idea they suggest that the gov­ ernment step in and take over. There's no more reason why the government should interfere in I hiring of seamen than it .IW should in the hiring of bank tellers, moving picture opera­ tors, railroad employees or any other occupation. Those directly concerned-T-the shipowners and the unions—agree that the pres­ ent Union Hiring Hall works liiiiiiB well for maritime. And with . <" the Union Hiring HalL seamen received self-respect. Mrs. Herrlck talks exactly like someone ( who doesn't know a damned thing about shipping. CARL BARRE, BR: It would never work out. The Coast Guard has a bad enough record now in its relations with seamen. This woman is propos­ ing a little dictatorship, such as the old shipping board had. They gave you a job when they felt like it and there was nothing you could do about it. I have been shipping since 1906, through the SIU since 1942, and I say the Union Hiring Hall cannot be replaced. Government control of shipping means discrimina­ tion, favoritism and no voice for the seamen. This woman speakf/ for the Taft-Hartley crowd which is trying to smash labor's back. It's not seamen's welfare she's interested in. iBimil Di Giorgio Strikers Are 'BraftoA' By T-H Law The Taft-Hartley Law now has been extended to agricultural workers by court order. In a decision handed down by the federal court in Fresno, Cal­ ifornia, on July 3rd, Judge Pierson M. Hall granted an injunc­ tion against 1,100 AFL National Farm Labor Union workers, whose strike against the Di Gior­ gio Fru^ Corporation's 22,000 acre ranch near Bakersfield is now in the ninth month. Although agricultural laborers were specifically excluded under the provisions of the Taft-Hart­ ley Law, according to Alexander H. Schullman, attorney for Local 218 of the NFLU, the court held the Union guilty of unfair laljor practices because it had induced other Unions to refuse to handle or process such products. Teamsters and Winery "Work­ ers Unions were also cited in the injunction for cooperating with the striking farm workers. The hearing in U.S. District Court at Fresno, lasted for three days and nights during which time it heard over 20 witnesses including representatives of the Swiss Colony "Winery, the Sdfeway Stores, the Di Giorgio Cor­ poration and the Unions involv­ ed. EVIDENCE BARRED The court prevented Union at­ torneys from presenting evidence that the NLRB refused to con­ sider holding an election tp de­ termine the bargaining agent for workers employed on the DiGiorgio Fruit Corporation ranch. Judge Hall, speaking in open court is quoted as saying in part: "The Kern County (Farm Labor) Union may be absolutely right and just by all tokens -of law and principle. That is for the Board (NLRB) to determine. The charge here is a vei-y limiting one. Our assignment is only to find out whether L e B a r o n (NLRB regional director) had reasonable grounds to believe that these unfair labor practices havcv happened Whether or not the employer has bargained with his employees has nothing to do with the case." The National Farm Labor Union plans an immediate ap­ peal to have the injunction set aside. The Farm Union strike action has had the support of the SIU, as well ^ of the labor movement throughout the country. In the May 21st issue the SEA­ FARERS LGG printed a report on the Di Giorgio strihe by the Educational Director of the NFLU, Ernesto Galarza. In the June 4th issue, A&G West Coast representative Cardullo reported on the terrorism and violence of company thugs which resulted, on May 17th in (Confitmed on Page 15) j 1;C/ �THE S e A P M R EHS £ 0 <9 Fri<iaf>, Juhr «r P«S» Five Hiring Hali Joy Soothes Poor Philly Shipping Baltimore Gets Break: Payoffs And Sign 0ns By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By LLOYD GARDNER BALTIMORE—Shipping really picked up here last week, a fact which we can state flatly. We actually had to put in hurry call to Philadelphia for men in some ratings and the men who came down have gone <>ut. However, we still have men on the beach and more continue to pour in, because the rumor still seems to be around that Baltimore is the place to get a ship. Well, it is and it isn't. This port has been having its ups and downs, and if you've been reading the LOG you know we have just gone through a bad few weeks. There were eleven payoffs over the last seven days, and what more, there were eight sign©ns. For once the Ore ships weren't holding the port up. Only one Ore ship, the Santore, gave us bny business. She paid off, then signed right on again. , The rest were a nice assort­ ment of Robins, Watermans, Isthmians, Bulls and Alcoas. In addition, there were some ships in transit. PHILADELPHIA — With ship-! ping here in Philly worse than at. any time since before the war, the membership is wondering when the break will come. It really is tough! In the last two weeks we have had two payoffs. One of these didn't mean a hell of a lot, as it was a Bull Line Ship with very few job replacements. The Gateway City took a full crew, but that was two weeks ago and didn'tmake a very big dent in our long list of men registered. A great many of our mem­ bership realize that the war is over, and that you just cam't pile off of a ship today and dash Up to the Hall and grab anotber next day. Consequently, they have the good sense to take it easy with the bankroll. Shipping Continues Fnir For New Orleans strike at this time, there is no as the heat there would have question that they would have ' mowed the guys down. NEW ORLEANS — The status voted to a man to-hit the bricks HAPPY HANSON of shipping here remains un­ to save the Union Hiring Hall. changed this week. NeW Orleans Our membership is uhited oh We had the SS John Hanson, continues to hold her own and, issues affecting our Union, some­ of the White Range Steamship from all indications, wiU con­ thing few other maritime unions Company in here this week, and tinue to do so. Everything is can claim. We have no skeletons want to pass a word of praise to shipshape and running smoothly. in our closet and there are no her crew for the first-class job We have been averaging about factions fighting each other in they did. They came through seven payoffs and the same the SlU. The one watchword for with flying colors despite some number of sign-ons each week. the entire SlU is "Go Forward." of the officers and conditions All ships scheduled to come into Getting back to the shipping naturally existing on a ship that the Port of New Orleans during picture here, the Alcoa passen­ is on her first voyage for a new the next week afe going out ger ships are scheduled to go company. again on their regular runs, with into Mobile now, instead of Responsible in no spiall meas­ the exception of the MV Loop coming to New Orleans first. ure for the smooth success of Knot, Alcoa Steamship Company. This change will not hurt busi­ this voyage were the efforts of The Loop, Knot will be turned ness or shipping here to any two crewmembers—Tex Suit and over to the Maritime Commission great extent, because these ships Joseph Barron. In true SlU style, after her payoff, with her event­ will be on six months articles they kept all beefs down and ual disposition not yet announc­ and the crews will be able to the ship came in with a welled. She has been out since De­ payoff in any of the two ports pleased Skipper and a wellon 24 hours notice. cember on the shuttle run. pleased crew. (Sorry, we don't have . the Captain's name avail­ SAD NOTE UNANIMOUS able.) We sort of hate to see these All beefs on the White Range The SlU Negotiating Commit­ tee's report on the agreement for ships leave this port, however, as were squared .away at the pay­ retention of the Union Hiring they are now in very good shape off and, although the procedure and are absolutely no headache wasn't over until 8 o'clock, all EASY BEEFS to the officials. A vote of thanks hands came away highly satis­ One of ,the pleasant things and praise goes to the crews and fied. Hefe VO/ZiCrA about last week was that we delegates for their splendid work The Bosun, too, was happy. ^dn't have any tough beefs to in keeping these vessels running He received 84 hours overtime ^tlle. The beefs on the ships for not being high man. This in true SlU style. paying off were very minor ones, The crew of the SS Alcoa Cor­ and the same can be said of the sair donated a radio to the new few beefs we encoimtered at Hall, with the understanding that 'BfFF's'WAV^ the sign ons. Everybody, includ­ they will trade it in for a larger ing the crews and the Patrol­ model later on. The thanks of men, was happy about the en­ the membership go to the tire situation. thoughtful Brothers of the Cor­ What little routine beefs we sair. did have were settled aboard the Also holding its own for the ships in SlU style, of course. Hall was accepted unanimously past two weeks is the weather. Nobody was gassed up and noth­ by the membership at last week's The thermometer has been ing occurred to cause any meeting. bouncing over the 90 mark but trouble, unless you can call a A vote of thanks was extended it is not too bad in the Hall. clerical error aboard the SS to the Committee for its past The membership still is dis­ Oliver Loving, Alcoa, trouble. yrork and for the job we know cussing the air conditioning set­ it will do in future negotiations. Some of the boys in the Stewup here and all hands feel that resulted from the fact that there jwds Department accidentally The membership and officials a few dollars invested in air- was a phony mate aboard who signed on for a trifle over a in this port feel that the Nego­ cooling equiptment will add im­ had never sailed an SlU ship and dollar a month. We caught the tiating Committee did a bang-up measurably to the comfort of who thought he knew more commendable job in coming mistake, however. the members and also add to the about working and respecting The boys here keep on doing through with the Hiring Hall. men than the Skipper—who was value of the property. a job aboard the tankers without Their accomplishment was definitely classed as a "swell Anyway, its a damned good a let-up. They know that the even more spectacular because Joe." membership wants to put every they did it withoiit any of the thing we're out of the old Hall, Better luck next trip, Chief ship that sails \mder the SlU hullabaloo that accompanied the Mate. If the ship is SlU, you'll banner, and they are trying NMU's unsuccessful negotiations. know belter. If it's NMU, it And this reminds us of the their best to do just that. Wont make any difference be­ We can do it too. If the boys situation back in June 1946, when cause you won't have to pay any keep going for those tanker jobs! the NMU was grandstanding and If you have a beef or a overtime. they'll get them under contract ^ carrying on only to settle for In this respxect, a word of ad­ problem when you're on the some day. That's the way we five bucks less than our memWest Coast, contact BIU, vice worth passing to chiseling got Isthmian. bership got. A&G District Hq., 165 Mar­ mates is this: Never fry to chisel After we went on strike and a ship where the company -r> bowled over the Wiige Stabiliza­ ket Street. The telephone on number is DOuglas 2-549S. itself wants its crews satisfied, tion Board in the nation's big­ Drop in between ships, and as in the case of the SS^John gest maritime strike to date, the Hanson, of the White Range get acquainted. the NMU cried to high heaven Steamship Company. Seafarers in Ihe Port of and rode in on our sweat to de­ New York are reminded thai mand the same thing. the Recreation Hall • (third deck) remains open every WATCH THEM night until 11 o'clock. Strong and the Governor Miller, Now with our Hiring Hall issue By KEITH ALSOP There are plenty of faciliboth of Waterman. Hes to help while away the settled, you can bet your bottom GALVESTON—The arrival of The beefs aboard these ships dollar the NMU will come up evening. There's a fairly with a contract similar to ours— several grain ships spurred ship­ were minor and all were settled well-stocked library, and a after we have paved the way. ping here this pa§t week and at the payoffs. The two Water­ goodly number of technied How smooth the NMU has travel­ it is hoped they will mark a man ships signed on crews here books. Cards and games are led since the SlU's inception and revival of activity, in spite of this week. available and the soft-drink since we cut a path for them on last week's report that the im­ machines are kept filled. NMU SCUFFLE mediate prospects appeared dim. all major issues! Or if you just want to sit The chief topic of conversa­ The membership in this port back and be entertained you TWO SIGN-ONS tion here in Galveston still feel that to retain the Hiring can fasten your eyes on the seems to center around the pos­ While only a tanker came into Hail is probably the greatest television screen. At any rate, you're v«d- step forward that could be taken Galveston the week before, three sibility of the Seafarers procur­ vessels were in port, for payoffs ing its ewn building. It can't be dotne every night utattt at this time. . Although the membership nat­ last week. These werfe the Steel denied that the fellows in New eiev^ urally was hofung to avoid a Surveyor, Isthmian, the Gable Orleans have set up something By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD On The Cu33t Come On Up STILL EXIST But there are still some guys that go for the whole works the first night ashore and then dash wildly up to the Dispatcher next day with a desperate plea, "1 just gotta' have a job! I'm broke." A word of advice. Fellows: One night of wine, women and song is a hell of a price to pay for weeks of worrying about a flop. A diet of hot dogs or ham­ burgers can become very tire­ some. We have a couple of ships here that are in idle status waiting for cargo. Everyone is hoping that this cargo shows up soon. The news of the retention :of our Hiring Halls and the report of the Headquarters Negotiating Committee was received with a great deal of enthusiasm here. BIG FACTOR •• .r The consensus of opinion seems to be that our officials are doing a good job in these negotiations. This attitude of faith, which SlU members have in their Union, and confidence in their officials, is one that must be looked on with a gi-feat deal of envy by other maritime unions who are not so fortunate. The labor front is quiet here in Philadelphia. The operating engineers on various construction jobs settled their strike this week with a substantial wage increase. Until next week then, I'll say so-long with a hope that a few ships will steer a course for the Philly waterfi'ont. Grain Cargoes Spar Galveston Shipping ,• it#? • iiil'A :i '• • for the membership that is well worth trying to duplicate—even if on a smaUer scale. Everything is going along fair­ ly smoothly, except for a little ruckus kicked up on the water­ front last week, when the NMUrers were fighting among them­ selves— with the commies, of course, figuring prominently in the affair. , As this is being signed off. Jack Kelly, Tiny Phillips, James Hammond and J. Allen are among the Seafarers on the beach in Galveston. �Pag« Six ^5; TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 9. 1948 Shipping in Port Of Now York Aiinost As Warm As The Weather By JOE ALGINA Spotless Ship don't always look for fresh sal­ ads and fresh fruits, carefully set out the way men like them. But there they were on the Loving. The rest of the ship was clean too, if I . seem to be spending too many words on the Stewards Department. The more ships like this in New York and all other ports Polaris Takes Cavalier Place In NY-WI Run NEW YORK — We kept oxir, Patrolman to get down to their NEW YORK—The other day I lingers crossed after last week's ship immediately.'' NEW YORK—Last week the went aboard the SS Oliver Lov­ r^hort of fair shipping, hoping Lots of times there just isn't ing, an Alcoa ship, and the" visit Alcoa Polaris sailed from this that it would maintain its pace Patrolman available to send was a pleasure. port with freight and a dozen out right away, but that doesn't —it did. passengers to the Caribbean and Although she was in from the Surinam as a partial replace­ So, this week, we can report mean the crew should take ac- bauxite run" (she paid off in ment for the Alcoa Cavalier, again that shipping is holding Baltimore and is now in drynow operating out of New Or­ its own in the port of New York. dock at the Todd Shipyard in leans and Mobile. We won't make any predictions Hoboken, New Jersey), the Lov­ The Alcoa Polaris and the Al­ for the future — reporting the ing was spotless. What struck coa Patriot, both C-ls, between present status is as far as we'll me most was the Stewards De­ them will provide a sailing fid. partment* which you might not from New York every three 'The torrid holiday week-end expect to find in world-beating weeks. saw the Patrolmen as busy as shape aboard a drydocked vessel. The two ships will constitute ever paying off the ships and The messroom was about as a very substantial replacement handling the sign ons. clean a one as I ever have seen, for the Cavalier as cargo car­ They all got to the beach this and the Messman on her deserves riers but will not, of course, week like the rest of New York's a compliment or two. I hope he be close in passenger capacity.millions, the only difference was keeps up his good work on the For that reason, there won't be that they didn't hit Coney Is­ next trip which was scheduled as many Stewards Department land or the other bathing spots. to start right away. tion on its own. Instead, they jobs on these ships as there Their time was spent at the the better off the Union will were on the big cruise liner. I didn't sample the chow for should just sit tight and wait. piers along the North and East A Patrohnan may be a little the simple reason that I didn't be. The boys on the Loving But what New York loses, the Rivers. ^ have time. But it looked good really are living up to the mot­ Gulf gains, since the Cavalier iMaybe they were the lucky while in getting to the ship, but to, "An SIU ship is a clean ship." will sign on in New Orleans and to me. ones at that. PYom the reports he'll make it and settle the beef On a ship in drydock you in less time than could be pos­ JamM ShMhan pay off in Mobile. in the newspapers, the beaches sible by the crew. had their biggest week-end in Nobody likes to save receipts, history. What a crush that must but every once in awhile it have been! proves to be a good policy. One Some of the good ships hand­ guy in the Hall here got a letter Br CAL TANNER Korea, and the Hurricane, de- hard to understand the men's led by the Patrolmen this week from his insurance company re­ stined for Japan. w^re the LaSalle, Waterman; cently telling him that his policy enthusiasm over this develop­ MOBILE—The improvement St^l Architect and Steel Ap­ was a year in arrears and' he ment. ALL SMOOTH noted in shipping here last week prentice, Isthmian; and the Cor­ The Negotiating Committee is _ , „ , . was no longer - insured with continued to the point where it al' Sea, Coral Sea Steamship tjiem. The payoffs as a whole were to be congratulated for the vic­ is presently slightly better than Company. smooth, with only a few minor tory it scored on this highly im­ Luckily, the guy had receipts it has been for some time. beefs, which were settled portant maritime issue—possibly : All of these ships came in for his premium payments, and clean and dispensed with the he squared away with the com- Besides seven payoffs, we had speedily to the satisfaction of the most important issue yet to five signons and three ships in all concerned. Also in for a face the SIU. payoff formalities in short order,'pany in short order. transit. Approximately^ 261 men payoff is Isthmian's John Wanato the great satisfaction of the A few weeks ago, this column' KEEP RECEIPTS were shipping out, the break­ maker. While the usual run of Patrolmen. There were others reported on the dispute between down showing these to be 130 minor beefs is likely, we don't equally as sweet to handle, the local contractors and the Mo­ . ^ , but , The same thing applies to dues bookmen and 131 permitmen. expect any trouble on this ship. bile Building Trades Council.' these fo^ gam the Patrolmen s ^he chances are that nod as the weeks tops. ^he Union is not going to claim The vessels paying off. were the In transit this week were the That report was based on news­ HOLLYWOOD, SIU STYLE you're way in arrears in your Governor Graves, Hurricane, SS Ransom E. Moore, Alcoa; the paper accoimts, which insisted dues, if they are paid up to City of Alma, Lafayette, Wacosta Steel Navigator, Isthmian, and on calling the dispute "a strike." and Monarch of the Seas, all of the Agwiwerl, of the Richfield Just in case the word hasn't date. A LOCKOUT the Waterman Steamship Cor­ Oil Company. gotten around yet, the New, The Union records department The first of the Alcoa passen­ poration. York HaU has turned cinema.jig pretty well on the ball. HowActually, it was a lockout, in­ Eyery Saturday, around noon, a ever, sometimes men lose their Those signing on were the ger ships is scheduled to hit spired and instigated by members fuR-length sound picture is pre-j Union books and there is quite Monarch of the Seas, bound for Mobile this week and the mem­ of the contractors' association. sented on the 3rd Deck. Last a snarl getting their records Puei'to Rico; Lafayette, headed bership here is anxiously waiting The Building Trades Council did w^k's presentation was "Second straight once more. It's for this for Japan and Korea; the Alcoa to see what the turnover on these not call a strike. Its members Chorus" with Fred Astaire. reason that it is a good idea to Pilgrim, which was to make the ships is going to be. have been locked out now for If you've got nothing to do, keep all dues receipts. It saves bauxite run; the City of Alma, Schedules are being arranged the fifth week. and want to sp«id an enjoyable a lot of headaches sometimes. likewise scheduled for Japan and so that one passenger ship will The~ SIU stands ready to help hit Mobile each week for a pay­ two hours for free, latch onto in any way their Brothers of the off and i-eplacements. Each will a seat on the 3rd Deck and take stay about two days. Slated to in the show. arrive first is the Cavalier. She The 3rd Deck, by the way, is due Saturday and will leave offers other entertainment. In Tuesday, July 6. the evening the television set is always on, if something worth­ BIG NEWS By SAL COLLS while is being offered. All base­ The biggest news of the week ball games, fights and' big do­ SAN JUAN — As usual we |and the Jean, which loaded sugar to the membership here was, haven't had any actual payoffs here before going to Ciudad Truings are screened for the mem­ of course, the announcement thai 01 signons, but we've had a lot jillo, we have had the Wild Ranbership's pleasure. our Hiring Hall rights had been of activity because quite a numger, the Dorothy, the Angelina, Sunday, when the shipping the Monarch of the Seas, the preserved. Since we had all deck is open from ten to three, ber of ships are hitting here. There always is somebody who Governor Dixon, the Suzanne, |fought so hard to win this demthe recreation room is available wants to get off, so we send a the Frances, the Marina, the Ar- ocratic way of shipping, it's not fdr the Brothers having the af­ replacement. lyn, the Morning Light, the Beaternoon to kiU. Drop in some­ The Ponce was in one day. She trice, the Monroe and the Re­ time and look over the facili­ took an AB. On the same ^§iy sario. ties offered. Building Trades Council, as long we sent a Third Cook and a as this lockout by the contrac­ This matter has been repeated Mes.sman to the Carolyn. On an­ SQUARED EVERYTHING To all members who have tors continues. several times in tliis column, but other day we sent a couple of In addition to shipping from checks held for them at because of the many beefe aris­ Black Gang men to Ciudad TruOn the job prospects for the one to three men to each vessel branch mail rooms: ing from it, it is necessary to jillo by , plane to catch the Jean. coming week, we have three or we have had some shoregangs, Port Agents will not give out four shi^s in idle status waiting mention it once more: When These days were typical so far taking time off while the ship as shipping is concerned, which notably on the Monroe, the Fran­ any mail containing checks, for cargoes. These ships are is in port, all crewmembers is why I mention them. We send ces, and the Suzanne. On a unless the addressee shows dead now, but are subject to be should inform the department a couple of men to this ship, a couple of hurry calls for replace­ sufficient evidence of his taken out in the next 10 days— ments we've had a little trouble head of the fact. identity, such as Union book, which should help Mobile ship­ couple to that one. finding the right ratings, but seaman's papers, discharges, ping a little. If a replacement is needed, Besides the Ponce the Carolyn everything was straightened out. etc. the man can be called and no There are about 230 bookmen The Goverpor Dixon, a Water­ one will have to take on the and approximately 420 permitAn instance has been re­ man, had a simple beef which we additional burden of your job. men on the beach here at the ported of an envelope con­ squared, as did a couple of other By giving the department head moment. taining a check being picked ships. On the Wild Ranger we the score it saves a lot of trouble Check the slop chest be­ up by a phony who later had a performer. Among the Seafarers in the later when you return to the fore your boat sails^ Make There was an unorganized ship forged a signature and cashed local Marine Hospital are H.-J. ship. sure that the slop chest con­ in here, one-of the Cuba Distill­ It. To prevent a recurrence, Jackson, J. B. McGuffin, A. C. tains an adeciuate supply of checks will be given only to McAlpin and C. P. Yarn. A per­ ing Company tankers, for which PATIENCE, PLEASE all the things you are liable an NLRB election, based on an the person to whom it is sonal visit by any of their Broth­ Another matter which has been to need. If it doesn't, call the addressed, and the only after ers in a postion -to do so would SIU petition, has been ordered stressed'before is > when a crew Union Hall immediately. for the near future. You can be ' Rtil'idenllficaiion is made. be greatly appreciated by these calls the Hall and asks for a sure we took care of it. I hospitalized men. Mobile Shipping Shows Good Improvement No Payoffs For Port San Juan, But It Has Plenty Of Aotivity Prove identity Check It—But Good �Friday. July i, 1848 Vl^ ' TH E S E AF AR ERS I 0 i? Page Se^ea SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman BOSTON — Chairman, Ray A. S. Cardullo. 24589: Recording Queen, 34594; Reading Clerk, G. Secretary. AX Bernstein, 21065; Menney, 48077; Recorditig Secre­ ' Reading Clerk, J. Reyes, 1428. tary, W. Siekmann, 7066. .. Only New Business of other Minutes of previous meetings REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Branch minutes was read. All fiORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED in other Branches read and acwere accepted. The West Coast Boston ; 32 19 24 75 12 9 23 44 c e p t e d . Secretary-Treasurer's Representative's Report was read New York 279 192 170 641 145 150 9r 394 financial report and Headquar­ and accepted. It dealt with the Philadelphia 71 • 47 31 149 23 22 15 60 ters report read and accepted. misunderstanding between the Baltimore 220 271' 102 593 197 135 91 423 Port Agent, in verbal repoft, A&G and the SUP regarding a Norfolk ^ 76 33 176 70 24 17 111 stated that shipping was practifbeef on an Isthmian ship in the Savannah 44 26 19 89 33 9 19 61 all.y at standstill, although seyPort of Seattle. Brother Car­ Tampa '. 20 16 14 50 27 22 .9 58 eral vessels touched port in trapdullo explained the nature of the Mobile 105 82 72 259 129 109 74 312 sit. He announced that the con­ beef, and Brother A1 Bernstein, New Orleans 187 151 216 ' 554 175 133 174 482 tract ratj^fied at previous meetipg who was also involved-and who Galveston 74 36 52 162 81 42 41 164 was now in effect on Boston-Prphandled the A&G's end, gave a San Juan 22 11.9 42 16 13 6 35 vincetown Line, whose SS Steel brief picture to supplement the Grand Total 1,121 927 742 2,790 908 668 568 2,144 Pier had been crewed last week. report. Full details have been Also, he continued, the Wilspn sent to the A&G Headquarters NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. Line had consented to raise pay Offices. A resolution was con­ to standards existing on other curred in to open an SIU-A&G contracted summer boats. He The A.s.sistant- report of Trial Committee on Branch minutes. All Branch pointed out that the former pqrt Hall in the Port of San Fran­ patcher-Clerk. cisco. Motion under new busi­ Secretary-Treasurer pointed out charges against crewmember of minutes accepted, as were min­ official, who had been waging, a ness to investigate the Bosun on that this would be a saving to SS Montebello Hills recommend­ utes of special meetings. Great campaign here of a purely per­ the Kelso for walking off the the Organization, and would still ing that man's book , be re­ Lakes and West Coast minutes sonal nature, had not been to sea ship for the three days he was in provide for adequate service to voked, concurred in the recom­ to be posted. Agent reported during the last 14 years and "is Wilmington. Amended to put a the membership. It was moved mendation. Voted charges against shipping very slow with only two now working as a longshoreman. The another man for conduct unbe­ payoffs in two weeks, one Water­ Motion carried to accept report • "do not ship" on this man on and carried to accept. Agent's Report was read and ac­ coming a Union member, elected man and one Bull. Both were of SIU Negotiating Committee. A&G ships until he appears at cepted. The Secretary-TreasTrial Committee. Voted to pur­ very clean with only minor beefs. One minute of silence obsery^ the A&G San Francisco Branch. urgjiig, communication concerning chase fans and air-conditioning Various ships in transit visited in memory of Brothers lost ^at Carried. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the the Hiring Hall Agreement was unit for Hall. Agent said that and squared. Repoited to mem­ sea. ' length of time it would take to read and accepted with a vote there had been very few jobs, bership on Negotiating Commit­ 4. 4. 4. ^ open a Hall in San Francisco, if of thanks to the Negotiating although plenty of ships were tee's report, recommending ac­ BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ the resolution went through. One Committee. Motion under New leaving Norfolk in transit. Moran ceptance. Also reported on burg­ liam ' Renlz, 26445; Recordihg minute of silence for Brothers Business that any man perform­ had laid up last of the V-4 tugs, lary in Hall in which thief got Secretary, Ben Lawson, 864; lost at sea. Motion carried to ing in the hotel above the Hall erasing more jobs. Outlook in away with four dollars and a Reading Clerk, AI Stansbury. be brought up on charges. Un­ port not good. Members advised few packs of cigarettes from 4683. . c adjourn. der discussion, it was pointed out by Dispatcher to avoid port since machines. Agent expressed hope Following men Obligated: L. 4i GALVESTON — Chairman R. that men on the beach had 200 men were on beach. . J. for early upturn in shipping. Kiplaks, C. Dandrade, A. Taylor, Ac­ M. Harlsson, C. Baunne, C. PihSweeney, G-20; Recording Secre­ rooms free of charge,- and some S. Lewis, C. R. Kent, C. W. Ma­ Agent's report accepted. tary, Val James, 7803; Reading members were raising hell and riner, R. B. Webb and W. cepted communication from Di­ cipno. Baltimore minutes and giving the operator of the hotel a Leclair were Obligated. Under rector of Organization and Secre­ financial Clerk. Mickey Wilbum, 37739. reports read and ac­ and cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Galveston minutes accepted. bad time. Motion carried. Mo­ Good and Welfare a number of tary-Treasurer's financial Secietaiy-Treasurei's report read tion also carried to instruct inembers blew their tops on sev­ other reports. Patrolman's report port read and accepted. NeW and accepted, as was Headquar­ Headquarters to look further in­ eral questions. Minute of silence and Dispatcher's report also ac­ Business of Branch meetings read cepted. W. J. Small, G. B. and accepted. Voted to post apd ters' report to the membership. to the unemployment compensa­ for depai-ted Brothers. tion situation. Brother Simmons, Gepec, A. S. Reinholt and R. D. file West Coast and Great Lakes % % % Branch minutes accepted, the retiring Agent, \yas given a vote NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Rittle were Obligated. Charges minutes. All ship's minutes to Philadelphia minutes to be re­ Buck Stephens, 76; Recording of thanks. against man resulted in vote to be forwarded to SEAFARERS ferred to Headquarters. Minutes Secretary,' LeRoy Clarke, 23062; hold his permit until SS Cape LOG. Trial Committee's findin|rs 4. 4. 4. of special meetings. West Coast SAVANNAH — Chairman and Reading Clerk, Johnny Johnston, Mohican "'returned to Philadel­ and recommendations accepted. and Great Lakes minutes to be phia. Various Union matters dis­ Heard and accepted Agent's im­ filed. Heard reports from Agent, Reading Clerk, C. Starling, 6920; 53. H. R. New Business of all Branches cussed under Good and Welfare. port. Reports of Dispatcher and Patrolman and Dispatcher and Recording Secretary, read and accepted. Agent re­ Minute of silence for departed Patrolmen accepted, as was re­ accepted them. Voted to place Burke. Meeting adjourned. port of Hospital Committee. All Branch meeting minutes ported 14 payoffs and 11 signons. Brothers. member of Black Gang of SS 4. 4. 4. Fifteen paj'offs expected in next Voted to have last shipping call ' McKittrick Hills in 99-Year Club read and accepted for filing. MOBILE — Chairman, Charles at 4:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.. West Coast and two weeks. after charges of messy drunken­ Voted to file No lay-ups ex­ ness were read, the vote being 51 Great Lakes minutes. Secretary- pected, with possible exception of Kimball, 52; Recording Secretary, Voted to raise A&G salaries to to 1. Concurred in recommenda­ Treasui-er's- report read and ac­ AiV Loop Knot, Alcoa. Nggotia- James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, meet rising living costs. Went on record to prefer charges tion of Committee on manner of cepted. Negotiating Committee's tions are being squared away Harold J. Fischer, 59. New Business of^all ports read against man for conduct unbe­ registration forwarded in com­ recommendations accepted by a with various towboat companies munication from Secretary-Treas­ vote of 75 to nothing. Agent re­ under contract to MAW. Con­ and accepted. Agent reported coming a Union member. Minujte urer. Concurred in recommen­ ported that shipping had been at tracts are ready for signing that that the greatest victory in the of silence for departed Brothers. dation on Radocean agreement an all time low for past two will be better than any in the histoi"y of any trade union since Under Good and Welfare, several included in communication from weeks. However, SS Cape Nome industry. Elections soon to be the Taft-Hartley Bill had become' Brothers hit the deck to compli­ Director of Organization. Ac­ is paying off in Charleston and held in the George B. Ziegler law, was achieved by the SIU ment the Negotiating Committj^ cepted recommendation.on Hiring expected to ^ake a few replace­ Towing Company. Shipping for Negotiating Committee in pre­ on getting the Hiring Hall. Hall made by Negotiating Com­ ments. Pi-ospects dim for im­ Brother members in the Marine serving the Hiring Hall in the NEW YORK — Chairman. mittee, and extended heartfelt mediate future. I^ad to turn Allied Workers Division is good agreement reached with the At­ Williams; Recording vote --of thanks to Negotiating away permits at door because with some deepsea members tak­ lantic and Gulf Coast Ship Own­ Lindsey Hall would not hold ing these jobs. The Negotiating ers Association. The Agent fur­ Secretary, Freddie Stewart; Committee for obtaining best fire-trap Hiring Hall clause in Maritime. them. No word from New York Committee's report was read. His ther reported that shipping was Reading Clerk, W. C. McCuistipn. All Branch minutes read atiid Minute of silence for Brothers yet about lease for new Hall. report was accepted. One min­ picking up, with twenty ships ex­ accepted. Heard communication Patrolman reported that vaca­ pected to call in the next two ute of silence for departed Broth­ lost at sea. from crew of SS Robin Kirk, re­ weeks, four Waterman ships ex­ tions would be a good idea while, ers. Under New Business, mo­ X i. X TAMPA — Chairman W. E. shipping is down, but expressed tion carried unanimously to ac­ pected to, crew up, and three Al­ porting that man placed on pro­ Higgs, 223; Recording Secretary. hope for upswing. Under Good cept and concur, in Negotiating coa passenger boats, the Cavalier, bation had always been a firstR. Seckinger, 307; Reading Clerk, and Welfare several Brothers Committee's report. Written mo­ Clipper, and Corsair, scheduled late Union man. Voted to refer said they hoped they would get tion by Brother Edwin Westphal to make Mobile a regular port '^f communication to new Trial R. H. Hall, 26080. New Business of other Branch the new Hall. Minute of silence and 20 bookmembers of the SS call. Report accepted. Negotiat­ Committee authorized to consider Del Mar to i-equest Negotiating ing Committee's report was ac­ new evidence in case. Heard minutes was read and accepted, for departed Brothers. with the exception of Galveston Committee to endeavor to get cepted, with a vote of thanks. letter from Brother asking rein­ ^ NORFOLK — Chairman, J. A. additional Stewards Department Headquarters' report was ac­ statement. Voted to refer plea where a motion was made to ac­ Reinstatement Committee cept all but the building resolu­ Bullock, 4747; Recording. Secre­ jobs on. this type of vessel. Mo­ cepted. Motion to non-concur to tion which was referred to a tary, J. S. White, 56; Reading tion carried. Under Good and with resolution passed in New Other communications heard and ClerlL Ben Rees. 95. Welfare there was discussion on York regarding the SS Fort accepted. Entire report of Ne­ Committee. Norfolk minutes and financial Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the $50 fine for missing a ship. Bridger. There was a motion to gotiating Con->mitt-e read vef J. P. Shuler, reported that the reports accepted after reading. The chair pointed out that rules elect a committee to go with batim. Motion by Colucci that laid down by the membership the Agent to purchase a com­ report be accepted and concurred Secretary-Treasurer had received Secretary - Treasurer's financial Brother in by the membership and that a letter of resignation from the report read and accepted. All made this fine automatic, since munications system. Tampa Agent, Claude Simmons, New Business of Branch minutes such offences hurt the union. Charles Kimball, James Carroll, the Committee be given a vote John Prescott and "Harold J. of thanks for the fine job it had and had recommended that Sim­ read and accepted. Voted to file Motion carried to adjourn. Fischer were elected. Motion to done in getting the Hiring Hall mons' resignation be accepted. West Coast and Great Lakes min­ % X % Motion seconded and ' PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, non-concur with the resolution clause. Brother Shuler recommended utes. Read letter from Louis that this action be concurred in Hunt, father of Seafarer Paul L. A. Gardner, 9697; Recording from Boston. Motions carried to carried by unanimous vote. No by the membership and that at Hunt, who died recently. Voted Secretary, R. W. Pohle, 46826; purchase chairs, window fan, New Business. Nobody hit the present only two men be on ^he to send letter to LOG. Voted Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall, 43372. water cooler, radio, and public deck under Good and Welfare ' Moved, seconded and carried to address system. One minute of due to suffocating heat in RooseTampa payroll, an Acting Agent to concur in recommendations of .\ Heard read New Business only from silence for departed Brothers. velt Auditorium. and Ralph Seckinger, Acting Dis- Negotiating Committee. A&G Shipping from June 15 To June 29 �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Friday. July 9, 1948 AMD NEWS lis;:.' Meetings, Prove Crew Of SS John Hansen Hangs Up Well-Run Jackson Men As Union-Wise Two firsts' In Voyage To Greece The SIU crew of the SS John Hansen paid off in New Orleans this week after scoring a couple of notable "firsts" during their voyage. The gained the honor of being the first SIU crew to sail a vessel of the newly-contracted White Bange Steamship Company, and at the same time, they found themselves the crew of one of the first ships to leave the States with a cargo for Europe under the European Recoveiy Plan. Tex Suit, Bosun on the Han­ sen, in submitting photos to the 1.0G taken during the maiden SIU voyage, stated that for beipg th« first trip under an SIU contract, none of the usual agree­ ment difficulties were encount­ ered. They, of course, had the usual minor beefs, but "All in all, it was a fine trip with excellent cooperation from the crew and the officers," Suit stated. After taking her initial SIU crew in New York on April 10, the Hansen went to Galveston, where she loaded her ERF grain rairgo. On April 28 she left Galveston for Greece with two other vessels loaded with similar cargoes, these being the first to leave under the provisions of the European Recovery Plan. In Greece the ship discharged her welcomed grain at Patras and Piraeus, and while in the latter port the crew visited near­ by Athens and saw the Par­ thenon and other well-known ruins of ancient Greece. LOUD IN PRAISE Back in h U. S. for the payoff in New Orleans, the crew was •1 '5' - A good example of the way Bosun on the type.of co-opera­ ship's minutes should be handled tion the department heads are loud in its praise for the smooth­ Stewards Department were so was received from the SS An­ entitled to from Union men if ness of the voyage. The Skipper, well enjoyed by the crew that drew Jackson, Voyage W8, they in turn are to receive the Captain C. Poulakous, was well most of the men have decided to Waterman SS Co. It shows what full benefits of their contracts. liked by the crew and Steward stay aboard for another trip. an SIU crew can do when they Crewmembers of the Jackson Max Lipkin, too, earned their "If all trips are like this one, are on the ball, and points up the obviously understand that ship­ thanks. this company is going to be one value of the whole SIU Educa­ board meeting are the heart of The cooperation of the Captain of the best liked in the SIU," tional Program. ship's organization and essential and the fine chow put out by the concluded Tex. The Seafarers' official ship's to the smooth functioning of the minutes form was used properly union apparatus. and all reports and business clearly and concisely recorded. The minutes give evidence of a competent. Union-minded crew, taking care of their ship's busi­ ness in orderly SIU manner, and, An accident in his Boston as such are a- credit to them­ home resulted in the death of selves and the Union. Seafarer George Goss, according The days of rough and ignor­ to word received recently from ant seamen who could be kicked his wife, Elsie. around by the officers and com­ The fatal accident occurred on pany executives because thiJP'did April 30 at 53 Clarendon Street. not know enough to protect their Brother Goss, who was bom rights and conduct themselves in an orderly fashion is past, and in Massachusetts May 9, 1908, the Seafarers is leading the way, joined the SIU in New Orleans as the Jaekson men demonstrate. a little over three years ago. He Noteworthy are the efforts sailed in the Engine Department. made by this crew in the regu­ In informing the SIU of her lar meetings, under the heading husband's death, Mrs. Goss asked of education to instruct the new that the news be published in members ' in, the methods and the LOG "SO that his many principles of Union action. friends will know about it." The March 28 minutes reveal Brother %oss was in good discussion on how best to co­ standing at the time of his death operate with Union Patrolmen in and burial benefits, along with assuring adequate provisions of the Union's condolences, were the ship before signing articles. forwarded to his widow. Under sunny Mediterranean skies, their ship bound for There was also discussion on how Greece, part of the John Hansen crew strike a pose for the to fully instruct new in-coming Surveying The Damage camera of 3rd Assistant Neal Thomas. Standing in front are, crews in the mattfer of checking left to right—Nick Francos, OS; Bob Turner, Deck Engineer. repairs and accommodations of a ship before commencing a voy­ Seated are—Marco De Polo, MM; Pop Kapor, Wiper; Tex Suit, age. Bosun; Cecil, MM; Norbert Tobin, OS. The three men in the On March 17, the minutes re­ rear are—Johnny Jensen. AB; Philip. Wiper; E. Korelis. port there was discussion by the Deck Maintenance. ' . George Goss Dies In Boston Home Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings MOTHER OF LATE MEMBER THANKS SIU FOR KINDNESS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY, and handed in to the Patrolman. fare: Motion that delegates make A letter of appreciation for May 16—Chairman. Frank Puthe. Deck and Engine Delegates re­ up repair list to be turned over the kindness and sympathy Secretary Peter Patrick. Dele­ ported a few hours disputed to Patrolman. Motion that the shown by SIU members in the gates, reports read and accepted. 'overtime. Treasurer reported he ship be fumigated before leaving death of Seafarer Philip Aeree New Business: Motion made by had ordered books out of the the next port. It was suggested was received by the LOG this Christo Mantzokes to convert ship's fund but they had not ar­ that the Deck Delegate see the week from Brother Acree's mospare port side lockers into stor­ rived yet. New Business: Motion Mate about having the foc'sles ther. age space for bread. Carried un­ to turn messroom fine money sougeed before getting in. A Her letter, which was also animously. over to the mess boys, and to vote of thanks was given to the signed by Phil's brother George, charge 25 cents admission to the Stewards Department for their stated: "Words cannot express Chico Erazo. AB, stands near first movie per trip to be paid to fine, cooperation throughout the my appreciation for "your kind­ crack in port side of Water­ Brother Mason Seals who oper­ trip. One minute of silence for ness and sympathy. I shall al­ man's SS La Salle at number ways love the Union and all four hatch. Bound for the Far ates the machine. Under Good departed Brothers. it stands for. May God bless and East, the La Salle collided and Welfare Brother George keep each one of you." Duxworfh suggested that drinks i, ^ with another ship in the Mis­ Brother Acree died on May 15 sissippi River, below New ALCOA PLANTER, May 10— be ordered through the bell boys in Seattle, Washington. Orleans. Chairman W. Tracy; Secretary as members were abusing their Alley. Stewards Delegate re­ privilege of going to the bar. ported he had been requested to One minute of sjlence for. de­ equal overtime. New Business: parted Brothers. It was moved to contact the i 4 4 4 Union regarding the require­ LAKE GEORGE. May 3— ment in LaGuiara, Venezuela to CAPE SAN DIEGO. May 9— Chairman Mysholowsky; Secre­ declare new clothing. Chairman H. Clemens; Secretary Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the tary Burris. Deck Delegate re­ A. Tremar. Deck Delegate re­ six-months from July through December 1947 have just S. ^ t, ALCOA CLIPPER, Mar. 7— ported complaints about cups and ported disputed overtime which Chairman Grindstone Johnson; coffee urn being left dirty. En­ would be good. Stewards Dele­ arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them—Secretary Abe Handleman. Ship's gine Delegate reported that the gate reported overtime was put as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per Delegate reported minutes of messroom was being left unclean. in for the wiper sougeeing en­ copy. previous meeting had been sent New Business: Motion to warn gineers' quarters. New Business: Also available are some copies of previous bound to the Cavalier, and the Corsair. day workers not to use night Motion that tropical shorts may New mattresses had been ordered lunch. A two-dollar fine was ap­ be worn in the mess hall but editions at the same price. Bindings on all volumes are of for anyone leaving coffee that underwear shorts would not and a repair list handed in. proved sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. bag in the urn. be allowed. It was decided that There was trouble with the Chief 4. 4 4. the center table would be re­ All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file Mate who has declared that he intends to get rid of the whole JOHN ISAACSON. April 10— served for the 4-8 watch at sup­ with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The. gang. A foc'sle log was read and Chairman William Pittman; Sec­ per time. A fee of fifty cents bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters motion made to have it signed retary E. Owen. Good and Wel­ fContinued on Page 9) baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. 1947 Bound Logs On Hand ¥ ,/v .. - �Friday, July 9, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings elected Treasurer. Good and (Continued from Page 8) Welfare: Brother Handlesman Would be collected from all suggested that Ship's Delegate hands to defray the costs of a see about sending the sick Chief cable to the Secretary-Treasurer Pantryman to the hospital. One Jrequesting* that the company minute of silence for Brothers office be contacted in protest lost at sea. to the Captain's and Mate's continued disregard of the agree­ XXX ment. One minute of silence for WALTHAM VICTORY. AprU Brothei's lost at sea. 25—Chairman Jack Johns; Secre­ tary C. V. Dix. No beefs re % t X ROBERT G. INGERSOLL. ported by the Delegates. New April 18—Chairman Warren W. Business included two motions Currier; Secretary C. Oliver. Old regarding the i-enewal of fans and Business: It was reported that the installing of oscillating fans number four deep tanks had York- as the animal was vicious in addition to the porthole fans been taken care of as recom­ and had bitten James Baldwin, in the foc'sles. There was a mo mended by crew. Delegates re­ the Fourth Mate, and a long­ tion to condemn the canned mil HEAT eETTiNG YOU DOWAJ P JS VoUR ported on Union standing of shoreman. Motion that crew not aboard and have it replaced as SAL LOOKINGPASTURES, members. New Business: Motion pay off until disputed overtime soon as possible as it was all COVFREP WITH CABBASE J' IS \tUR OABBASE to have slop chest price-list is squared away to the crew's bad, and a motion to^ave P/?ACTICALLYAION-E;CISTENT f THEN posted in the crew's mess. Good satisfaction. clock installed in the PO mess YbuR T/ME WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A LONGand Welfare: Discussion covered XXX room. Under Good and Wei ALCOA CLIPPER. AprU 4— ware: It was decided to have fixing drawer: in crew's messcool. CNE (COKB), MBET SOdlE /Nl^ReSTlNS" room, refraining from leaving Chairman Tex Krohn; Secretary the Patrolman find out why the Gtiys CLIKE YOURSELF) , AND HAVE ALLTH^ cups on deck, installing dish- George Duxworth. Membership Captain did not get cigarettes in eAnBRTAlNNlENjOMTHe HOUSE — AT THE Xack in pantry, and the issuing standing reported by Delegates. Durban or Trinidad. One min of linen piece by piece. One Treasurer Greenburg reported ute of silence for Brothers lost minute of silence for Brothers $31.85 in the ship's fund. New at sea. Business: Victor J. Mierman lost at sea. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion by Benson, seconded by Stevens to have one general meeting per trip, amended that this meeting be held the day before arrival, with the understanding that spe­ cial meetings could be called as XXX By HANK required to handle major beefs. ALCOA CLIPPER. AprU 18— XXX Good and Welfare: Letter read MASSMAR, May 13—Chairman from 88 Cavalier in which they Chairman Benson; Secretary While those communist officials and a minority of communist Frank Hazen; Secretary Lee acknowledged receipt of Alcoa Greenberg. Ship's Delegate re­ rank and filers continue to foul up contract negtiations and con­ Jacobs. Deck Delegate reported Clipper minutes pertaining to ported on night lunch beef that fuse the general memberships in other maritime unions, our tough there was 200 hours overtime Second Steward's room, and new was .straightened out. Chief Cook SIU boys are taking it easy after approving the SIU's Negotiating in dispute and suggested that ac­ niattresses. Discussion by Blan- who made pierhead jump and is Committee's Hiring HaU victory against the shipowners. All the tion be taken before getting to chard. Fox, Mierana, Duxworth doing the best he can, and ship sailors want now is plenty of ships to come in so they can feel Sparrows Point. New Business: and Tex Krohn on problems aris­ fumigation which will be car­ what it is to be on a ship again. Motion by J. Baldwin, seconded ing from the showing of movies. ried out when the ship goes in by Dow, that the Deck Engineer's Reverting to New Business a ship-yard upon arrival In New name and permit number be sent motion by Krohn, second by Orleans. Deck Delegate reported Well, shipping has slowly picked up here in New York to Baltimore so that his shipping|Maulfrey. accepted, to charge that $3.00 had been collected for and some other ports. While suffering with too much "shore record could be checked. Motion each member fifty cents for the the ship's treasury, and the leave" in American ports, and watching plenty of televised by Baldwin that a rank and file ship's fund out of which the Stewards Delegate reported he baseball games and boxing matches, the brothers have had committee be elected and sent to projection operator would be had collected $4.00. Treasurer plenty of time to familiarize themselves with the SIU's or­ the New York hall to report to paid overtime for showing the reported the ship's fund stood at ganizing program, read "retroactive" copies of their weekly Headquarters, officials that the pictures, the messman would be $31.85 and 72c in Trinidad union newspaper as well as study the various important SIU crew was ready to hang the hook paid one hour for cleaning up stamps. Motion that payment of booklets printed strictly for their benefit. if deemed advisable. Charley after the show, and the re­ Brother Mason and Brother Motts.'Saulet, R. Kosch, and Jim mainder be used for the pur­ Mauffry, Second Electrician, for Baldwin elected to the commit­ chase of magazines and books. showing the movie should be left Who's in town? Well, there's Bosun. William Brady—an oldtee. Good and Welfare: A letter One minute of silence for de­ up to members in the form of timer and one of the best speakers among the rank and file... to the LOG was read by the parted Brothers. optional donations. Amendment Brother Jimmy Millican—who probably didn't see his shipmate, Secretary. One minute of silence by Brother Ballenger to build up Chailie Henry playing solitaire a few week^ ago on our recrea­ for Brothers lost at sea. ship's fund. Amended further by tional deck... Brother Weaver Manning, the deck engineer and Blanchard's motion to limit fund XXX expert pinochle player for those long trips... Leo Siarkowski ARTHUR M. HULBERT. Jan. to $200.00. Good and Welfare: who just came in recently from a trip and immediately asked if 19 — Chairman Myers: Secretary Suggestion by Brother Krohn XXX there were any unorganized tankers to organize. Say, Leo, we Roy R. Kerr. Motion by Myers that the Ship's Delegate contact have gained plenty of newly-contracted tanker companies since ALCOA CLIPPER, Feb. 22— and seconded by Foster that the Patrolman about getting new you've been out in the world... That famous "seafaring mi&)cholobeefs between crew members be Chairman Lewis; Secretary coats for waiters. 2nd Pantry­ gist" (he who mixes those hard beverages) Brother Eddie Mooney Greenberg. Ship's Delegate re­ settled without running topside. man asked that the slopchest be tom-ing the town with his better half after homesteading on the Motion by Holt and seconded by ported that he and Brothers re-stocked, and Brother Moriana SS Cavalier. Balinger, Johnnie Johnson, and Kerr that performers be fined. suggested that a list of needed Brother Myers was elected Ship's Buck Stevens had contacted ai-ticles be turned in to Depart­ Delegate to replace Brother company officials in an attempt ment Delegates. One minute They were 60 days in Buenos Aires. They were 47 days Burmaster who died as a result to have the Chief Mate removed. of silnce for departed Brothers. in a Polish port but he didn't go ashore—mostly because of of an accident on Tuesday, Janu­ The company refused and after the freezing weather and other conditions ashore. The entire consulting the crew it was de­ ary 13. One minute of silence trip lasted seven months. Who was this lucky Seafarer? None was observed for Brother Bur- cided to sign on with the under­ other than th© mighty Percy Boyer from New Orleans. Percy, standing that no unnecessary master. with his traditional mustache anchored on his face was spin­ overtime would be worked. The ning talk last week. He was remembering his good old "salad" company was also requested to XXX days (his young days, in other words) when he was happily paint the messrooms and renew active as a professional (or was it amateur. Percy) authority M. V, DEL VIENTO. Feb. 28 the mattresses and pillows. New in bicycling and boxing. Percy asked if his shipmate. Jack coffee was put .aboard and the —Chairman Fred Miller; Record­ Self, from Mobile, was anywhere in the ports since he hasn't plastic cups would be replaced ing 'Secretary John . H. Gon­ seen him iii some time. Brothers, for Percy's sake, how's zales. Delegates reported on the with crockery. The condjtion of Jack Self getting along nowadays? numbers of books and permits in the Second Steward's room was XXX their dpartments. Motion by also brought to the company offi­ MASSMAR. May I — Chair­ man Miller, Secretary Bierman. cial's attention. Claims are still Brother Kelley and seconded by The SEAFARERS LOG will be traveling free of cost to the Deck Delegate reported the Mate being pressed for recovery of Alvin Selico to contact Head­ Brothers • requesting it be sent to their homes: Marlen Buttke of quarters officials upon return losses in cigarettes, money and was doing deck work and the South Dakota, J. Decareaua of Louisiana, August Knighton ol Captain was doing Carpenter's clothing during the search of about re-locating the messmen's ouisiana, Roland Parker of Louisiana, Harold Slitts of Minnesota, work. Also that the Chief Mate ship in La Guaira. Treasurer re­ and electrician's quarters as they Cyril Maze of Kansas, Ruben Llauger of New York, George had refused to initial disputed ported that $30.00 remained from were too hot and, in the case of Dority of Virginia, Adolph Danne. of Alabama, Russell Hilton of New Business: the messmen, badly overcrowded. overtime. Engine Delegat.e re­ previous trip. Florida, Harvey Graham of Alabama, Donald Mclntyre of Florida, ported the engineers were doing Brother Ciminski elected Ship's Good and Welfare Included dis­ F. Lewis of Alabama, James Biehl of Louisiana, Samuel Mccussion on cleanliness of laun­ fireman's and wiper's work. Delegate. Motions to make up Connell of Pennsylvania, Albert Buckworth of Delaware, James dry, and the returning of cups to Stewards Delegate reported dif­ new repair list, to have ship McGhee of Missouri, John Chiorra of Pennsylvania, David Mcpantry. The Steward notified fumigated, to put more insulation ferent menues were often posted Duffie of Georgia, Orville Wahlin of Florida, Richard Newell of the delegates that they were free in Second Steward's room, to in mess room and galley. New Texas, Francis Sylvia of Massachusetts, Thomas Bryan of Con­ to check the ice boxes and re­ send copy of minutes to the Business: Motion by Baldwin, necticut, Wallace Olsen of Wisconsin, Worth Pittman of Virginia, quisitions whenever they cared Delegates aboard sister ships in Seconded by Barnes to have the William Sherar of Oklahoma, John Gallagher of Pennsylvania. Brother Greenberg to. dog removed from ship in New the fleet. WHAT IMVS? XL ^BAFAR£^$ / CUT and RUN m •,L- »iji �liiiiiiiiii la­ vage Ten llir T»£ • v.. A FA RIE R S L^ G Friday, July 8, 19*W tHE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Member Feels Hiring Hall Victory Points Way For All Labor Unions THE SIU SONGBIRD OF THE SOUTH To ^he Editor: of the ships, the membership has trained in the legal aspects of backed Union policy with a mil­ negotiating with the companies. I'hat the SIU was able to itancy and discipline seldom It is entirely possible that in bre^ through the legal barriers seen in any labor organization. finding a working solution un­ of fhe T-H Act to sign a Union der the law that preserves the Hirihg Hall contract with its LEGAL TRAINING Union .Hiring Hall, the SIU has operators is proof of its maturity prevented a deadlock that would Beefs have been won with a and-' basic soundness. A compar­ have put the maritime industry speed and efficiency that has ative newcomer, the SIU has back 25 years to the old Ship­ warranted the respect of ell— grown steadily month by month, ping Board days. especially that of the operators. year by year, till it leads the industry in wages and working| contracts have been The membership can well be proud of the record. I'm sure conditions; while its organizing "P to on the ships proud of the SIU. Through all of this the Head­ program is spreading steadily quarters Organization has been James Netter intd unorganized fields. Apd now it is pointing the way for all organized labor faceil with the most restrictive legislation in years. It is no surprise to SIU mem­ bers that .with others tied up in injunctions and faced with To the Editor: loss> of contracts, it is this Un­ After spending 11 months in ion i_ that has found the way the Marine Hospital here in through the legal maze to pro- New Orleans, I believe that ful tect the Union Hiring Hall, and credit should be given to the at the same time preserve the gne doctors we have here. Dr. Union's initiative in its right to Q. C. WiUiams, in charge of the open negotiations as future con- fourth floor, is one of the finest ditions warrant. surgeons that has ever been in But it is a great credit to the any hospital. When it comes to SIU in "the eyes of the national fixing a beat-up man he is really tops. labor movement. Docs Mended Leg; Praises Staff Of Marine Hospital I came in with a fracture most doctors would have given up; This has been accomplished but he told me if I had the through solid rank-and-file par-j patience to stay in the hospital ticipation in Union action and he would give me a good leg. policy. Our gains have come|Infection set in and for nine .through negotiation and economic' months Dr. Williams and the action; but whether in time of staff including Drs. Mintz, Sills, strike or the normal operation Hernandez and Perez reaUy worked. Today I am walking around and ready to sail again. All of the nurses in the hos­ pital are just as nice as they can be and are always trying to help the patients out. If any of the Brothers need To ,ihe Editor: RANK-AND-FILE LEADERSHIP H^d For Uptown When In Ponce, Brother Suggests f- • vV,S '• I notice in the LOG from time to time various tips to Brothers. Here's "a tip for Seafarers finding theniselves in the port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. If you're in this port for the first time and don't Know your way around, this may aid in steering you in the right direction. Immediately off the docks in Ponce is the Marchant Marine Bar. If you'll take my advice, youll keep on walking. The place is unhealthy, the drinks are ex­ pensive and the women—well, they won't do you any good, that's for sure. -11: you want to enjoy the Port of Ponce, keep walking on up­ town. There you'll find things are much cleaner and you'll have much more fun. There are plenty of places to quench your thirst andi the young ladies are not adverse to making the acquaint­ ance of seamen. Too many guys get off a ship and hit the nearest ginmill. The waterfront ginmill operators are not above sticking you for the limit if they can. Get away from the waterfront and you'll find a lot more to . do and your pocIcetfebok will stand the strain easier. James Watt SS Hilton hospitalization. New Oi'leans is the place to go. Leroy Clarke New Orleans LOGLESS BEACH NOT ANY MORE To the Editor: Just received twenty-five LOGS here at the USS. In my previous letter I said there were none aroimd, but now I see the SIU is right on the ball for the membership. I know they will be appreciated by all. As of this morning I'm not the only, man on the beach. A Bosun missed his scow by twenty minutes in Bremen. Keep up the good work.by not letting the Coast Guard pull any fast ones in Washington. We sea­ men had enough of them and their dirty work' daring the war. That's all for now. I hope to be around soon. W. Filipponi Bremerhaven, Germany ALL SMILES ON THE CITADEL VICTORY Brother Roy Pourciaux's interpretation .of song-stylist Moon Kouns as he appeared the night the new SIU Hall opened in New Orleans. When not lullabying the boys. Brother Kouns can be found at the entrance of the Hall, where he watches the books and permits go by. Asks Safety-At-Sea Confab To Back Steel Lifeboats To the Editor: struction. though many exact­ I see they are having a con­ ing requirements were made vention about Safety of Life At regarding size bouyancy. the Sea, and I understand a Sea­ number to be carried on dif­ farer Delegate has gone to listen ferent type ships, and the equipment which must be car­ in. ried in the lifeboat. All life­ I hope he is able to have ob­ boats must now be standard solete wooden lifeboats, such as Class 1.) I have seen on some Panaman­ ian ships, replaced by steel ones. Perhaps steel is short in some countries, but safe lifeboats should be the first objective of Every member making a such a conference. donation to the Union for. Tell that old, sea warrior who any purpose should receive pulled Harry Manning to bits an official receipt bearing that I agree with him. I remem­ the amount of the contribu­ ber that during the inqury' in tion and the purpose for Boston into -the SS Titanic which it was made. tragedy, a lady giving evidence If a Union official to whom was asked, "Why did you run to contribution is given does the 'bill head'?" That proved that the judge did not know a not make out a receipt for ' the money, the matter ehould ' bill- head from a bulkhead. immediately be' referred to Rossi ,Paul Hall, Secretary-TreaTturer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, (Ed, Nofe: In Brother WeisNew York 4, N. Y. berger's report on the Safely In advising the Secretaryat Sea Conference, which was Treasurer 6f such transac­ run in the LOG on June 18th, tions, members should state the decisions of the conference the name of the official and peidtdning to lif^oats were set the port where the money forth. Nothing was said about was tendered. steel being preferred over wood in general mrerall con­ Get A Receipt Wearing their victory smiles, the crew of Isthmian's Citadel Victory pose proudly with the shark caught off Kuwait in the Persian Gulf by Deck Maintenance O. KivikowskL The shark, no easy baby to tame, put up a fight lasting almost two hours. After examination, the crew found him to measure 11 feet. 4 inches and boast 187 teeth. Photo was submitted to the LOG by Brother Kivikowski after the ship paid off in Baltimore on June 11. �Fridarr Julr f. IMt rHE SEAFARERS im Log-A -Rhyt hms When It's Coffee Time By JAMES (POP) MARTIN At coffee time in Yankee ships Down in Buenos Aires, The sailor lays his paint brush down Along with his other cares. V He hies below to the messroom, Drinks the cup that cheers, And with an awful line of guff, Pins back his shipmates' ears. Wild and wide are the tales he spills, Down south of the line, Everyday at 10 and 3 when It comes up coffee time. He knows what's wrong with Brooklyn, Who lost to Kid McCoy, Why 'Lizabeth fell for Mountbatten» Why armor should not deploy. He speaks of the jail in Hongkong; Coppers, women and sin; Tequila, champagne and saki, Of coolie and mandarin. Gnome-like he'll romanticize Down in the Argentine, At 10 and 3, and every day. When it comes up coffee time* How he sailed the stuff that built The Panamanian locks; Sent Kaiser Bill away to Doom; Put Hitler on the rocks. - Out-thought the Japs off Tarawa; Was in on Oran; - Weirdly wide, the yarn he spins. Our bold seafaring man. There never was a pie yet. You or I can find'. But he hasn't hand his finger in. Testing out its kind. Then topside again he wanders. And with a haphazard air. Helps Allah push a paint brush around. For he's in Allah s care. Omnipotent, loving Allah, Made him without any wings; He knows the romanticizing sailor Belongs in the scheme of things. And we can bless our lucky stars For you or I can be The guy who has the answers right Any day at 10 or 3. Gear-Grabbers iSurt Union The membership of the Seafarers Infernafional Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken rei>eatedly by Seafarers in all ports. LOG Page Eleven Brother Warns Of Slick Character Working Hamburg, Bremen Docks • To the Editor: All merchant seamen entering the ports of Hamburg and Bre­ men should be on the lookout for a highly notorious character masquerading as an American ex-seaman. This man is colored, of medium height and middle-aged, and has a round face and thinning hair. He speaks with a northern ac­ cent, but the important thing is that he is a polished talker and an accomplished actor. His present citizenship is un­ known to me, but I believe that he is either an American citizen or a man who has lived long in the States. He dresses immaculately and carries an empty brief case when boarding ships. He carries with him buttons of various American seamen's imions, and displays the one appropriate to the particular ship he is visiting—or should I say victimizing. This man is the lowest kind of a stool pigeon and should be be kept away from all U. S. ships and seamen. HAS, CONNECTIONS He generally starts operations by boarding a ship and asking for the Steward, displaying what­ ever union button fits the occa­ sion, Once he gains admittance, to the ship he will win the con­ fidence of a few men, generally with very little trouble. He will mention top union offi­ cials suggesting that they are his bosom pals. In addition, he speaks German fluently, a trick which is of course an asset. He always manages to find a chance to prove his mastery of German by saying a few words to a stevedore in front of the Amer­ icans. He keeps talking slickly, claim­ ing to know all the local "con­ nections," whatever he means by that. He may say that he could smuggle anything from a needle to an anchor out of the dock without a single bad moment. I The following night, one of the But once you entrust him with same crew, not one of the Vic­ one of your possessions you may tims, saw the fast-talking char­ as well say "goodby"—or expect acter in a Hamburg night spot j trying to suffocate the pat^-ons trouble. I never have had any personal with the smoke of American contact with this man, but from cigaretters and buying drinks a couple of my shipmates and like a Broadway playboy. -No­ some other seamen who have body had to be a Shenock fallen in with' him I gather that Holmes to draw the correct con­ clusion. he is one smooth character. In Bremen recently another In Hamburg he victimized a group of American seamen in seaman fell a victim to this ^lick this mannei". Ater convincing crook's methods. In this secpnd some of the crew that he was a instance, the smooth boy's .Wea right guy, he prevailed upon must have been to ingratiate them to pack all the trinkets and himself with the American Army what-nots they intended for brass around Bremen rather than , fi'iends ashore. He was going to to line his pockets. On this occasion the man on do them a great favor because he used to belong to the same gangway watch recognized this Union—he had the button to waterfront gyp artist as the ras­ cal who recently had victimized prove it. some shipmates of his and he^. re­ SLICK TRICK fused him admittance. Right While the boys were packing after this, the man who had been the things, the smooth guy went 'on the gangway was stoppeci on ashore to engage a launch. In a the dock by a high American of­ short while the launch came ficial. Finding nothing on the sea­ alongside. The crew loaded their man, the official went aboard the precious gifts and then huriied ship and instituted a fine-tboth into the launch themselves to comb search of the man's quar­ make sure there was no monkey ters. In the end he found a business. The laucnh pulled up at a cer­ couple of very inconsequential tain spot on the Hamburg water­ undeclared articles. The seaman front where normally not even was fined and restricted to the a lost civilian would be walking. ship. Yet on this occasion two Ger­ WORKS BOTH SIDES man cops appeared as if by One of our Mates recognized magic. They {'arrested" the smooth gent and threatened to the slick SOB, saying that on an­ turn the seamen over to the other ship a few months ago he had pulled a similar stunt. It British military authorities. What would you do under the appears that if there is a good circumstances? Naturally you profit in sight he will work with would do exactly what these the Germans. But if there isn't men did, hurry back to the ship much profit in a deal he will turn to moiirn the loss of the valu­ a man over to the American offi­ ables. They were relieved that cials to gain good will. So, they managed to avoid being Brothers, beware! Let me close by imparting a turned over to the British. little sound advice. Try your BROADWAY PLAYBOY best to abide by the rules when In fact, being innocent at first, you're in Bremen or elsewhere; they actually felt sorry that their If you are a heavy smoker, dbn't slick friend had been arrested— try to hide your extra cigarettes under the floor plates in the En­ until they saw the light. gine Room. Several crews have found to their dismay that "the customs searchers in German ports look there first when they come aboard a ship. Lastly, when you'i'e in (Ger­ many, smoke less or don't smoke the SIU. I would like to see an at all. If the one carton allowed international movement started. you a week isn't enough, all I Don't think for one minute can say is "Good luck. Brother." that you people alone have labor Philip M. Reyes disputes. We have them here— and how. This country makes it very hard for the working man to organize and improve his conditions within the law. The Minister of Labor for the Dom­ By an overwhelmii^g vote inion of Canada has done every­ on the Referendum Ballot, thing possible to smash the the membership of the Sea­ Trade Union movement. farers International Union. I by-pass all "isms and poli­ A&G District, went .on rec­ tics," because I understand so well the underlying methods ord to protect itself in the they use. But as a Trade Union hard days to come by build­ man I consider Bill 39, and the ing up a strike fund and American Bill down there (Taftby providing shoreside oper­ Hartley Act) as vicious. Big busi­ ating bases. ness is doing its best to get at the helm. That means a $10.00 Strike Thirty thousand university Assessment and a $10.00 graduates left this country last Building Assessment. Al­ year, for there was nothing for ready many members have university br-ains to do — or if paid these sums. there was it was paid for with The operators will move "cat meat prices." without warning. It is our I will conclude by saying good duty to be prepared. luck to you boys in the SIU who Pay the assessments im­ are doing so much to get better mediately. It is our insur­ wages and conditions. My copy ance for the future growth of the LOG circulates among a and strength of the Union, number of people up herel Douglas Drexel Canadian Yearns For U.S., Likes Unity Shown By SIU To the Editor; I get the LOG regularly up here - in Canada. Gosh, how I wish I were down there! I am a strong supporter of "unity in unions," such as you have in RECOMMENDS SPOT FOR GOOD TIME WHILE BEACHED To the Editor: Would you please send a few L'O'GS to the Dream Castle Bar at Clear Lake Highlands, Lake County, California. What's more, tell the fellows that this is a damned good place to spend their time on the beach if they're on the sunny West Coast. It's only two hours and a half from San Francisco, and there are fishing, swimming and sailboating. Cabins are cheap to rent and everything else is rea­ sonable. I had a fine time here myself, and it's where I'm spending my payoffs from now on. A lot of SIU and SUP oldtimers live here. William G. Lindelof Do It Now �Mde Twelvv t H E S E A F dM£US i. « « •Ffida#, July 9. 1940 Smoky Deck, African Cops UMlaiaed Gear Seaman's Mother Asks Log Only Blots On Kirk's Trip For Information On Draft To the Editor: The SS Robin Kirk, one of Robin's new reconverted baby flat-tops, just completed a good trip to the south and east coasts of Africa. The run was favored by 1 minimuhi of beefs and close cooperation among the crewmen. The only important beef, other thai^ a bit of resentment against the treatment of seamen by Portuguese cops, was the way the stack worked. The stack con­ tinually blew black, gaseous smoke down over the after deck, tnahing any work there an or­ deal. It is hoped that the diffi­ culty will be corrected by lengthening the stack. During the trip we touched at Capetown, Port Elizabeth, Dur ban, Mombasa, Tanga, Dar-es Salaam and Lourence Marques, it was in the last-named port on the^j coast of Portuguese East Africa that the gendarmes once tnofe demonstrated their dislike for..'American seamen. On the slightest pretext or none at all they vWill use a truncheon on you in Laurenco Marques. BACKSIDE CASE fed twice- a day on hay and oat­ meal, no water being allowed. She was secured on the No. 5 hatch, and -it was a matter of conjecture with the crew whether she would live through to New York. For one thing there was the smoke from the stack for her to breathe, and for another her prison of a box prevented almost all movement. But Tippy proved herself to be a good sailor by weathering a heavy gale off Capetown, the smoke and her confinement, al­ though she did lose quite a bit of weight. J. J. Flynn Menbais whoae gaaz hu been lield for more than three months In the fourth floor baggage room of the New York Hall are advised to call for it immediately, or notify the Hall where they wish it sent. Crowded conditions make it impossible to hold gear longer than three months. All effects remaining unclaimed after three months will be sent to the owner's home via express collecL Gear without will be disposed of otherwise. To the Editor: The papers say veterans are mostly exempt, but one never Your paper was of much help knows when our Government to" me during the war years considers the seamen as veterans. when my son was shipping. I When the war effort depended oh found information concerning our ships to deliver men and sup­ draft laws, etc., that I could learn nowhere else; so I've de plies all over the world, seamen were hailed as heroes; but since cided to write you for informa­ tion about the new draft law and the war is over it looks like they are the "forgotten men." what it will mean to seamen anc So the question now is: Are ex-seamen. they veterans too, and will their My son served in the merchant time in the merchant marine marine from October 9, 1943 to apply the same as the armed November 15, 1946, and is a re­ forces? tired SIU book than. I would I trust you will know who.to ike to know if "he will be sub­ contact to find out. I'm sure ject to the draft. many others are wondering about this' too. Thanks for any help you can give me, CRBWUEIUBERS ON SS KTSKA STRIPPED FOR ACTION READS LOG - » smrnmmm. mimwrnMix ... ' f I'll continue to read the LOG and hope to find an answer to this sobn. My son still reads the LOG although he is not shipping. I enjoy reading it too. Mrs. Garret Cogagan (Ed. Note: FuU draft infor­ mation known to the SIU was printed in the LOG, Issue of July 2. In brief, the article stated that merchant seamen are eligible for the draft, but a capitol xuRng is expected which may exempt those hav­ ing a year of continuous war­ time service. To protect themselves, the SIU urges men having the necessary time to secure a Certificate of Substantially Continuous Service through the Mkritime Commission, Room 924, 45 Broadway, New York. Seamen must present their wartime discharges. If writing, mail your discharges or photostats to the Seamen's Wartime Service, Benefits Unit. Marine Rersonnel Section. U.S. Maritime Commmion, Wash­ ington 25, D. C.) It' so happened that our Deck Maintenance was coming back to the ship one night, and coming back sober in case anybody raises the .'question. A dog came up to him and he stopped to pet it. •Wham! A club wielded by a Portuguese copper smacked him on the backside. Not wishing to become a hospi­ tal case, our Deck Maintenance Bosun Felix Bonefai. AB Eugene Occato, AB Alfred Borger. and "S*ud" Russel (kneeling) didn't argue with the leering cop. take lime oul from their duties Jo line up on deck for this picture ie let LOG readers know Instead, he took his mortification that everything is under control on the Kyska. L. S. Augulto, the "Manila Watch," snapped the to the American Consul for treat­ shot. ment. The consul's secretary showed At right—Brothers Eugene Occato and "Stud" Ruszel (straddling the rail in back) are hinr a record book containing the shown rigging a stage over the side preparatory to giving the old Kyska a regular SIU scrap­ names of dozens of seamen who ing, painting, and general "face-lifting" job. had; gotten in the way of a tru­ culently swung club. But the secretary was a bit vague as to what could be done to redress these beatings, saying that in the LAUDS EFPICIENCY past the consul had protested to OF STATEN ISLAND the "Portuguese authorities. How­ ever, the secretary added, the in­ To the Editor: crew sailed the ship there on thing was settled as. promised. MEDICAL STAFF cidents continued to pile up.coastwise articles. But the point still remains that To the Editor: At a meeting held aboard the Itj was efvident to the Deck In New Orleans the repair a letter written by a Patrolman Maintenance, whose name was SS Azalea City, May 19 a prob- beef was again brought to the A job well done deserves a or Agent in one port carries Bill Zargas, that he Would get no em was discussed which we feel Union's attention and there the word of recognition and for that hel^ from the consul. He could is of interest and concern to all company claimed that the re­ little or no weight with officials reason I wish to say something in other ports. relieve his emotions by talking members. in behalf of the staff of the pairs should have been made in, things over with his shipmates, Staten Island Marine Hospital. SUGGEST CORRECTION It is the practice in some Mobile as they had neither the but he thought that we ought to branches of our Union when I have just been discharged time nor the facilities to make do something to prevent further beefs hold up the signing of ar­ the necessary repairs in New •We feel thai this practice from that institution, where I should either be discontinued or Incidents of the sort. ticles to encourage the crew to Orleans. else the letters should be hon­ had been undergoing treatment It was suggested that we- ought sign the articles with the guarfor two months; My stay in the After considerable negotiation to Sign a petition to be presented antee that the beefs will be set- back and forth, our Port Agent ored in all ports. hospital was made as pleasant I tied at the port of discharge, or extracted a promise that every­ We are particUferiy fottrinate as possible because of the kind­ thing to be done, However, the the next port of call. ^ thing would be satisfactorily in having a patierit crew, for ness, efficiency and considera­ plan was drt^ped and at the taken care of at the conclusion it was no pleasure to ride a tion of the doctors, nurses and payoff not a whisper was heard This guarantee usually is a beef for three or four months other hospital employes. letter from one of our Agents, of the voyage, and gave us (the of it. and then be tojd that we were to the effect that unless every­ crew) a letter to that effect. foolish to sail the ship in the They did everything possible thing is settled to the crew's •With his advice We signed for­ first place. to help me and I was impressed LADY PASSENGER eign articles. Therein lies the satisfaction the crew can refuse by the competence of the medi­ Just before leaving Mombasa, We feel that too many times cal staff. tale. to sail the vessel, or take other a female rhinocerous was Upon our return to the States, a ship sails short of stores, slop I was well treated and I brought aboard for the Bronx methods to gain their ends, the beef was taken up in Phila­ chest supplies, etc., all becatuse would like to say thanks to the without jeopardizing their Un­ Zoo in New York. She weighed delphia where a new crew board­ writing a letter is much easier hospital staff. If • any of the a tori, but appeared less ferocious ion standing or becoming in­ ed the ship, and was also taken than tying up a ship and fight­ Brothers now in that hospital than one would imagine these volved with the Coast Guard. ing the beef before signing on— In theory this plan sounds sen­ up in Baltimore, New York, New even though the letter or promise read this, I think they should beasts to be. Orleans, and Mobile where the bring this letter to the attention Her name was Tippy. She was sible and should work. But in repairs were finally made. is made in good faith. practice the opposite is often of the doctors and nureses there. By this time the- repair list We further feel that the above true. M. F. Morrison had grown to over a hundred complaint should not be con­ Here is our actual experience: strued as a reflection on the items—all legitimate. This vessel was crewed up in The company officials in all ability or the job that our offi­ New York in January and. the ports visited refused to be bound cials are doing. Send in the minutes 6f previous crew left no repair list. by any promises made, in other It is the practice itself that youz ship's meeting to the After a leisurely trip to Mobile ports and we were advised by we object to. New York HnR. Oidy in that If you don't find linen the crew paid off an^ left a our own Patrolmen that signing We sincerely hope that you way can the membbttdtip act when you go aboard your on your recmnmdndiatiens. substantial repair list with both fweign articles on a promise Was will print this letter in its en­ ship, notify the Hall at once. the Union and company offi­ a mistake, and then the minntin can be tirety so that we may hear of A telegram from Le Havre or cials. printed in the LOG for the Incidentally, all thfe Patrolmen other experiences along the same Singapore won't do you any benefit eC Idl other SIU The Mobile Hall transferred involved did their level besft to lines. good. IFa your bed and you the beef to New Orleans, where settle the beefs, and instructed 32 crewmetnbers have to lie in it. the ship was to load, and the us to ride the ship until every­ J^zalea City Azalea City Crewmen Want Clarification On Port-To-Port Repair Letter Problem Semi Those Miniites AnENTION! �FHdar, July 9, 1948 Pag* Tfairt**a THE SEAFARERS LOG CREWMEN OF ISTHMIAN'S CAPE SAN MARTIN Heiresses Seek Suitors, Prefer Young Seafarers mmmmi-mm :c To the Editor: Are you a tall handsome and adventurous sailorman? Dotyou wish to seek romance and fortune in semi-tropical climes? fhen come with me aboard the Bull Line's SS Evelyn. All" your drqams may well come true! Only four and a- half days out of Philadelphia lies GasparUlq Island off the coast of Florida. A regular port of call for thq Evelyn is Boca Grande on GaspariUa Island, and therein lies a tale. •L Boca Grande is a secluded and exclusive vacation spot; for some of America's wealthiest families. Here, largely drawiv. by the famed tarpon fishing, live, in season, the Duponts, i the Morgans, the Crowninshields and others in modest 24-room cottages with landscaped grounds, multi-car garages and ^all barracks for the chauffeurs, maids and other honest workers who keep the rich folk going. SEAFARERS WELCOME Always on the look-out for Seafarer crews in Manila< L. Agulto. the "Manila Watch, caught these Cape San Martin men at coffee Hme, Their order in the picture is not given, but the men are identified as William Tschuschke, B. Agol, Paul Margo, Walt Busch. J. Mar­ tinez, A. Plazer, S. Lenert, J. Kruzek and Pete Triantafillos. Also available is a hqtel—with rates starting at 40 dollars a day. A new crewmember of the Evelyn who inadvertently missed his ship spent a night in this hotel. The horrified squawki he emitted on being shown the bill next morning was matched only by his cry of anguish at being shown a mountain of dirty dishes to wash to pay off that portion of the bill his fdnds would not cover. WelcomesOpening Of New ]|^s Tanura Club To the • Editor: I read the article of G. W. (Bill) Champlin in the June 25th issue of the LOG. I agree wholeheartedly with Brother Champlin on ,the question of shore leave in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, and some of the other Isthmian ports in the Persjan Gulf. Last year I was aboard an Isthinian freighter scheduled for the Persian Gulf. After leaving Port Said we pulled into Jeddah (sometime called Yeddah) where we were immediately - granted THANKS PHILLY DISPATCHER FOR 'BEING ON BALL' To the Editor: ,I would like to use this means to thank the Dispatcher in the Philadelphia hall for being a man of his word. When I left there recently I asked him to forward my mail to the New York hall. But when I made the request I "felt that the load of other things on his mind mif^t keep him from sending my mail immediately. I .was w^ong. He attended to the matter promptly and my mail arrived shortly after I did. He's on the bsdl and I'd like him to know I appreciate it. Jim Bentley Branch Meetings Don't forget to be there! The next regular member­ ship meetings will be held Wednesday evening, July 14 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, corner of Fourth Avenue. These sessions are a good chance- for you to hit the deck and speak your piece. Take an active part in the SIU. Make sure you're at the meeting. Remember, the time is 7 P. M. All Brothers must show up promptly. shore leave—launch fare: .$10.00 per round trip. Unfortunately, there was no way to spend our draw, as the Mohammedan religion prohibits spirits of any kind. But never the less it was shore leave. Leaving Jeddah we went to Bahrein, which is more or less English controlled. On the dock there was a sign which read "No Seamen Permit­ ted Shore Leave!" We decided to ignore this, and that night eight of us made for the gate. We went into a small office on the deck, and telephoned a taxi which turned out to be a 1946 Nash. We all piled in and the driver took us to Manama. Everyone of us had a good time as could be expected. RAS TANURA NEXT After leaving Bahrein we went to our main port of discharge, Ras Tanura. We expected to be there for a week at the most, and to everyone's horror we learned there was no shore leave. Believe me, nowhere else on earth can -compar with Has Tanura's humid atmosphere, cloud­ less skies, scorching sun, and never-ending torment of flies which wake you up promptly at BOUND FOR MODERN The elite residents of Boca Grande naturally do not welcome oiie and all to their island refuge where they relax from the 5 A.M. The only hours of peace rigors of coupon-clipping. In fact, a determined effort is made to keep out the "hoi polloi" or common herd. Of course, there are from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. To all of this was added bum is no aversion to Seafarers. chow. We ran out of such things In this connection it is of interest to m«ation that when -an as bread. Didn't have bread for NMU ship put into Boca Grande not long ago a security guard of one and a half months, and had one policeman for each crewman was provided and £ill women, to live on baking powder bis­ children and dogs were kept indoors for the duration of the cuits. NMU's stay. I could go on for hours telling When a Panamanian vessel once appeared on the horizon, of little incidents like this which the entire able-bodied population of Boca Grande, armed with added up to a fouled-up trip. shotguns, assembled on the dock to bar entry to the Panamanian But to get back to the subject, we lay in Ras Tanura 39 days stiffs. This worked an especial hardship on the Panama sailors without recreation of any kind. since their ship was running low on rice and beans. Finally we picked up the hook WAVY HAIR HELPS and went to Kuaite which is only a few hours from Ras Ta­ , But what of this romance and fortune, you gentle readers nura, and anchored for another ask? Well, brothers, it's like this: six days. When the full tide of monied aristocracy sweeps upon Gas­ pariUa Island in the winter sea­ HOME SWEET HOME son, femininity in various forms XKAlOVOHeiSOF At the end of six months we comes with it. SOOD STOCK-H6S A-BooxMBAiBeB/ got back to New Orleans with There" ai'e petite French 160 hours overtime and some maids, governesses, female com­ very revolting memories of the panions and cooks galore. On "SS Scurvy," as everyone had moonlit evenings by the sea, nicknamed her by then. SIU men can always be seen Now I am informed that a strolling along with these beau-' building has been opened for the teous bits of fluff. use of seamen ,at Ras Tanui-a But for the cream of the which has everything from show­ Seafarers who can boast youth, ers to hamburgers. good looks and perhaps wavy That is very gratifying news hair there is more alluring and and will be appreciated by the pulchritudinous prey. Heiresses possessing high social position, as many SIU men reaching that well as great wealth are numerous in Boca Grande. These lovely port. creatures are no more averse than have been other damsels R. G. Hinkel throughout history to being squired by virile, devil-may-care men of the sea. *'TREASURE ISLAND" Despite the dim view of such goings on held by high-society minded mothers, romance frequently flowers between platinum plated maidens and handsome seafaring gentlemen. One SIU member who abruptly disappeared from the Evelyn is the subject of much conversation among his former shii«nates. None of his old pals has been able to contact him directly for full details, but after his marriage he was seen driving around Miami Beach in a $20,000 Hispano-Suiza automobile. MAKES OUT Those happy smiles of the Evelyn crewmen are not wholly due to the excellent chow, they are also happily anticipating the ship's arrival at Boca Grande on GaspariUa Island. Brother Swift, center, tells the story of what the Evelyn men found on the modern 'Treasure Island in his letter on this page. Other Evelyn men in picture are, left to right—Sergzyski. Isatt, Swift, Alpers and Shaffer. Of course, all seamen are not equipped with the youth and good looks necessary to promote such an outright bonanza as that. One "Eddie Roundbelly," so named by his mates for his lost "Battle of the Bulge," a former baker aboard the Evelyn, did pretty well despite middle age and the inflated waistline, but Ills marriage to a Morgan cook did not excite his friends until they learned that the aforesaid cook was of the elite of all cookdom and drew a steady stipend of $300 a week. Naturally Eddie Roundbelly does not disport himself in an imported Hispano-Suiza. With a working wife he rates only a small but neat 1948 Cadillac. He makes out, though. And so, mates, that is the story of life on the Evelyn. It must be stated, however, if only to forestall a rush of Seafarers to the Philadelphia Hall to join the Evelyn with a consequent depletion of other Halls, that Boca Grande is now a deserted town ^nd will remain so until the next winter season. George Swifl �I»; - ."19f Page Fourteen •K- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 9, 1941 The SIU Contracted Companies: Eastern To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships tlwy sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. ^ Some of the companies have long and interesting records ijjAmerican maritime history-^ome of that history was made uAh SIU crews aboard the ships. In. New England, where one's Boston-Bangor run for some 25 lineal descent is held as being years, and were as well known of importance if one wishes to along the down-east waters as be accepted in the best groups, Boston beans and Indian pud­ Eastern Steamship Company — ding. }ike^ the families of the early These fine vessels — and they settlers — would easily qualify really were fine ships — had oilas ^ceptable, being in direct de­ fired boilers and engines capable scent from the oldest steamship of delivering 4000 horsepower. operators on the American They were quite often described as the "great white flyers" of fcoasls. ' Tfle company lays claim to the Bangor Line. this honor as a result of evolv­ For many years this was ing through a number of com­ well patronized service for both panies and corporations down passengers and freight, but busi­ ness fell off when motor trucks through the years. The parent organization was became more numerous, tiU it the Kennebec Steam Navigation was finally abandoned with great Company, a company which in reluctance by the company in 1823 owned the first steamer in 1935. Maide waters and one of the So much an .institution was first "steam coasters in the United this old line, that dhe Maine The Evangeline, one of the two remaining passenger ships in the Eastern Steamship Public Utilities Commission made States. fleet. Built in 1924, she is 385 feet in length and has a deadweight of 4900 tons. Her name Eakern, it is interesting to Eastern continue the service for stems from that of the Nova Scotian heroine in the tragic poem by Henry Wadsworth Long­ note, has always operated steam­ several years after it last showed fellow. ships, in contrast with many big a profit on the operations. The steamship companies today Camden and Belfast were then govei-nment took over for wai- amore the night she ran onto and the crew took her to the which grew out of schooner and sold to the Colonial Line. use, and which is now owned by the rocks at Corwins Rock off English coast, where she waa square-rigged operations. WON BY SIU the Alaska Transportation Com­ Portland in a driving snowstorm. beached. She was built in Port­ Considering the present size of the company—two passenger It was during these years- pany. The company was paid a The old Herman Winter (she land, Maine, incidentally, and ships-its early growth and mag- igsg-iggST-that .the crews of million dollars for her last year. ended her days on the rocks off ended her career on the beach nilude is astounmng. Eastern Steamship Lines' vessels Although Eastern was awarded Gay Head at Martha's Vine- near Portland, England. Eastern's other big babies, the After being incorporated m ^^^g process of being what seems like a big sum of yard) replaced the Sagamore, money for the old George Wash- Other Eastern freighters were Boston and New York, were lost. its present set-up in 1901, when organized. ington, you couldn't even build the old Falmouth and Sandwich, during the war while in convoy it took over a number of small a good size ferry boat for that used in the New York-Portland enroute to England. They had lines running services from Bos­ contested for control. The SIU kind of money today. trade. Both of them saw some all ready been sold to the Gov­ ton to Bangor, Maine the com- finally'won"out,"being awarded The Yarmouth and Evangeline war service carrying bauxite in­ ernment at the time, so it pany, in six years, took over the ^ contract when a poll of unwere both returned to the com­ to Mobile from Trinidad. The wasn't truly an Eastern loss. big Metropolitan Steamship personnel on the ships pany after the war, and each old Madison was recently broken Down to two passenger ships qompany which o^rated ships j^eid by the NLRB showed th^ was put back into the passengerup for scrap in Quincy, Mass. at the moment, the Yarmouth between Boston and New York, SIU was the choice of the carrying trade at a cost of well During World War II, Eastern and Evangeline, the ships are and the Consolidated Steamship Comibany, which owned or op­ One of the reasons which made over a million. To put the Aca- operated 30 Victory and Liberty engaged in both coastwise runs , , , T:, , X ,dia back into service, the com- ships, including the famous Lou and cruises to the south. erated as many as 100 ships. travel popular on Eastern's coast-: claims It tvouW cost well Gehrig, which made voyages all In the summer the Yarmouth 'PROSPEROUS YEARS .... over live miUion. runs from Boston to Yarmouth, The company, enjoying its is interesting to note, in view Some SIU oldtimers may re­ over the world. SUFFERED ONE LOSS Nova Scotia, and in the winter, most prosperous days, gradually j of the present prices for travel, member when the Yarmouth hit expanded its fleet during these that the fare by Eastern from the Losmar of the Calmar Line The only ship lost by the com­ with the Evangeline, she runs early years. In the early 1920s, Boston to New York in 1937 in July, 1936, and stove in her pany was the Liberty Arthur fi-om New York to Miami to Sewall, which hit a mine in the Havana. the company built fifteen new was only $6.50, and that in­ bow plates in a dense fog in Englsh channel while returning The Evangeline, in the sunivessels, among them the big cluded berth and meals. Boston outer harbor. from France with a load of war mer, runs from New York to Up to 1941 Eastern operated There may also have been supplies. Bei-muda to Nassau. Each ship 15 freight and passenger ships some oldtimers aboard the Sag- She was hit in broad daylight carries a crew of 207 men. in its various coastal services and employed about 700 people in all departments. Indicative of the fade-out of coastal shipping is that the company is now By STEVE CARDULLO ing kind on this coast instead do in New York. down to only two ships. Two other well-known East­ SAN FRANCISCO — The main of the sleeping kind. A1 Bernstein's raw vegetable If a man signs inter-coastal and fruit diet is making oixr ern ships were the Acadia and item on our agenda out here is St. .John, which were used for the search for a Union Hall that articles, and has no intention of A&G office look like a truck cruising and for the New York- will look like a million dollars, completing the voyage, he should farm. When you turn around Boston run in the wintertime. without costing that much. Just get together with his Skipper be­ you don't know whether you will The Acadia cost $3,500,000 when as soon as we come upon some­ fore he signs on. sight a bookman or a rabbit. As it stands now, too many The other morning a wino built, but a ship of her size thing likely we'll submit it for men come out this way and de­ came in with a hard-luck story. could not be duplicated for at approval. velop "fractured dan<^ruff" and It was easy to see that he'd been least three times that amount. Plenty of ships hit this coast "ruptured handnails" in an effort The St. John was taken over last week. In Frisco 'alone we to get a medical payoff entitling out on a tough one and he hit Al by the Navy before the war for for two bits for a meal. were kept on our toes merely them to something beyond what a hospital ship and is still in "What can you get for two covering the ships in transit. they actually have earned. bits?" asked Al as he opened his The Yarmouth and Evange­ that service. TThe Acadia is On the SS T. Brown we paid This would be all right if they laid up at Newsport News, Vir­ desk drawer. "Here, Brother, line are recognized by a stack off quite a number of A&G men. design having a white block ginia, at the moment, with the Aboard were some oldtimers in­ really were sick or injured. How­ help yourself." In Al's drawer were a head of . *'E". on a blue pennant. The company and the government cluding "Red" Connors, Turren- ever, we have seen many a man recover rapidly from a mysteri­ lettuce, some carrots, a little engaged in what seem to be stack itself is black. fruitless arguments over how tine, Dave Williams, Baldwin, ous illness as soon as his ship left celery plus a few string beans steamers Boston, New York, much the company shall be McLellan, Fortier, Roy and the dock. These guys are mak­ and turnips. Evangeline and Yarmoutli. The paid to put her back into us­ White. ing it hard for men who really "Help yourself. Brother," Al in­ Bill Kierulf came in for a are sick. latter two were completed in able condition. sisted, "it's good for you." 1924. Like all war-operated vessels, load of LOGs. On each trip Bill . The weather hei-e is ideal for We don't know what the wino The Boston and New York she was more or less torn out has been dropping them on the people .who suffer from those really thought. He beat it so fast were sister ships, both of them inside from stem to stern for other side — in Chinese and heat waves you get back east. we never had a chance to ask ran on the popular Boston. to emergency use and is still in that Japanese ports — and he says Here, the weather is always— him. that the response out there has well, almost always — warm in New York service as night boats, condition. Bernstein has even been carry­ using the Cape Cod Canal. This She would be a valuable ad­ been very good. the daytime and cool at night. ing raw carrots around with him, service was a popular one and dition to the merchant marine, BLASTS PERFORMERS Great for sleeping! and when he gets hxmgry he would probably still be running for she's a 6,100-tonner with a Although we have been crack­ Morale has been running high pulls a snack from his pockets. if it weren't for the war. speed of 22 knots and can cany ing down harder and harder On out here, since A&G men learned He doesn't even put salt on itKe Two other very well-known 740 passengers. gashounds they seem to be on that they soon would be able to stuff. Eastern ships were the Belfast Eastern also owned the old the increase here. It's doubly ship from their own Hall in At that, Al has dropped 22 and 'Camden, which ran on the, George Washington, which the unfortunate that we get the fight­ Frisco, just as the SUP members pounds, believe it or not. Ships In Transit Keep West Coast Going �T H Friday, July 9.. 1949 Unloading PERSONALS Page Fifteen S E AF AgEHS lOQ SIU Hiring Hail Victory Is Hailed As 'Blueprint' For Solving Hiring Issue HOWARD GROUSE Get in touch with your brother in BickneU, Indiana. Your mother has died. » fi- 4TONY BENFOTTI Veterans benefits are due you. "f •:, Get in touch with Chief Attor­ ney, Veterans Administration, .36 iV ••' Ryerson Street, Bi'ooklyn. 4 4 4 FREDERICK E. BRONLOW Your mother asks that you Bosun, aboard the SS WiUiam failed is the operators' recogni(Continued from Page 1) contact her immediately. Impor­ Hiring Hall pact, the Mobile La­ Tillman, symbolized the reaction tion of the Union determination tant letter. She is moving with­ bor Journal said, "Basically it prevailing among the Uflion to retain the Hiring Hall. ' membership. in .two weeks. This past spring the strongly appears that tiie AFL Seafarers united membership overwhelm­ "Congratulations on the vic­ 4 4 4 was intelligent enough not to RALPH WILLIAMS ingly voted a ten-dollar strike tory in winning the Hiring HaU. get involved with the Federal Get in touch with Captain bureaucrats and bunglers, and It makes me feel proud to be assessment as a means of tightBoughman, Isthmian Steamship clearly charted a course designed a member of a Union that al-j^'^'^S its defenses in the event Company, 71 Broadway, New to win greater benefits for its ways leads the way," Bartlett the Hiring Hall was endangered; York. The SIU has the reputatiop as membership, while at the same wired Headquarters. 4 4 4 That the communist element ^ fighting organization, a time keep that membership L. G. WHITE. BOSUN on the waterfront was no little ^^'^t openly recognized on' the steadily employed. SS STEEL ARCHITECT alarmed by the effect the SIU waterfront. Most recently the "Of course it makes for head­ Discharged June 28. You. left Union struck the Isthmian agreement would have on sealines when the cry goes out 'to your papers at the Customs hit the bricks' and 'lower the men they influence was appar- Steamship Company to win the A portion cf the cargo that House. They are now in mail boom'," the Mobile publication ent in a report issued by a contract now in effect with |lhat room, 51 Beaver St., where you continued, "but it makes for commie caucus meeting under company. was taken from'^the SS Steel may obtain them. 'pork chops' and a solid, stable the guise of the NMU National Maker at Pier 7, Manila, where membership when agreements Council and branded as "illegal" the Isthmian vessel tied up on are honestly and conscientiously by the anti-commie group of June 7. Photo submitted to the arrived at as a result of honest NMU officials. In the report, New York Port LOG by L. Agulto, who covers collective bargaining..." Agent Paul Palazzi, interpreted! arrival of all SIU ships in The Mobile paper concluded the development as a "plot to' with a statement that the bar­ that port. bring seamen into the SIU." gaining sessions which produced last week's agreement had "as It was reported by the Pilot, SS STEEL WORKER the sum result the effect of NMU organ, that the "iUegal" By ROBERT JORDAN H. Spiegel,- $5J)0: B. Battista. $2.00: keeping the membership at work meeting was also addressed by H. Vingen'. $3.00; R. H. Anderson. Vice President McKenzie, a well MOBILE — Sometimes we ' Pa$2.00; W. Hare, $2.00; J. Bohlman. on conditions that are the best SIU, A&G District $5.00; known commie hack and long troln;ien have to do things we n the world, under contracts A. Centes. $2.00; J. Decinque. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. $3.00; R. A. Christophen. $10.00; M. that have been arrived at with time member of the Party. don't like to do. But when a William Rent;, Agent Calvert 4539 Rosenthal. $2.00; E. Kreme. $2.00; J. the views of protecting the mem­ Evidently viewing the SIU crew fouls up a ship we have BOSTON 276 State St, Strara. Jr.. $2.00; N. B. Cabahug. $2.00; bership' and not for the. ag­ agreement as "setting a pattern no choice. Walter Siekmann. Agent Bowdoin 44SS G. B. Cundersen. $5.00; K. Forster. grandizement of some self-styled which might crush commie hopes Patrolman W. J. Morris and GALVESTON .308Vi—23rd St. $1.00; J. Yianatos. $1.00; C. McCranie. . Kielth Aliop, Agent Phone 2-8446 $2.00; F. Prezalar. $2.00; J. H. Pope. big shot or some Moscow-in­ for continued chaos and confu­ I went aboard Waterman's SS $5.00; W G. Manning. $4.00; N. S. sion on the waterfront, McKen­ Desoto when ^e arrived here, MOBILE 1 South. Lawrence St. Tukey. Jr.. $5.00; F. Bock. $5.00; A. spired stooge." Gal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 Skrzypski, $2.00: A. F. Smith, $2.00: Of the comments made by the zie predicted that the NMU and what met our eyes shouldn't NEW ORLEANS......823 BiimvlIIe St. H. Nicholson, $5.00. nation's daily press, the San would soon see a contest be­ be seen on a Panamanian scow. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 SS JOHN B. WATERMAN Francisco Examiner was the tween the commie and anti- The ship, including the crew's NEW YORK 81 Beaver St. W. McKenna. $1.00; B. Simpson. most optimistic. It hailed the commie forces, with the latter own quarters, was filthy beyond Jo« Alglna, Agent HAnover 2-2784 $1.00; A. Plutes. $2.00; S.' Pateras. "fighting for the SIU hiring description. SIU agreement as "a blueprint $1.00; A. Oyhus. $2.00; R. Bridge. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St formula." Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 $1.00; G. R. Paine. $1.00; P. Richter. for solving the maritime hiring We gave the boys a chance. $1.00; C. A. Kent. $1.00; H. F. Beeker. hall issue," which is confronting In the main, the SIU agree­ We told them to clean things up PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. $1.00; R. M. Martin. $1.00. the nation. ment is still under study in most SIU style before the payoff. Some Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 8-1217 SS COLABEE ' labor quarters. Shipping opera­ of them cooperated, hut most SAN FRANCISCO 108 Market St Another San Francisco daily, J. Stuntbeck, $1.00. Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-8478 the Chronicle, appraised the tors, although not wishing to be of them did not. We had to SS SEA TRADER SAN JUAN, PJt 282 Ponce de Leon agreement as "considerably quoted, were generally agreed bring charges against 21 of them E. R. Rivera. $2.00; M. A. Patrinos. Sal. Colls, Agent San Juan 2-8996 $1.00. stronger" than, any of the "for­ that the Hiring Hall pact nego­ and, eventually, all hut one of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. SS INGERSOLL mulas" embodying the Hiring tiated by the SIU would have the 21 were fined $10 apiece by Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 W. W. Currier. $5.00; J. Eddleman. Hall principle recently arrived a sound effect throughout the TAMPA.... ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St $3.00; Ballboroin. $5.00; S. B. Thomas. the membership of this Branch. industry. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 $1.00; L. Baggett, $5.00; J. Henderson. at by other maritime unions. The eight men whose quarters HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C; $1.00; J. W. Polaski, $1.00; J. Legg. The intensity of feeling on the Those companies directly con­ had been clean were witnesses HAnover 2-2784 $2.00; H. D. Laffite, $1.00; R. C. Pal- hiring hall issue among seamen cerned were convinced that the before the Trial Committee. mer. $1.00; C. Oliver. $1.00; H. A. was expressed in enthusiastic Union Hiring Hall would as­ SECRETARY-TREASURER Garcia. $1.00; A. Alexander," $1.00; A. Paul Hall Our motto is, "An SIU ship messages of approval sent to sure a steady flow of compe­ E. Avers; $2.00. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION is a clean ship." When an SIU SIU Headquarters from Seafar­ tent, experienced and responsible SS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY Lindsey Williams ship is dirty, the whole Uiiion seamen to man their vessels. J. Axelson, $1.00; C. C. Lawson. ers crews at distant points. ASSIST. SECREJARY-TREASURERS suffers. A crew that leaves a $3.00; B. Torbick, $1.00; A. K. Miles, Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler The crew of the SS Yugoslavia One basic reason for the SIU's ship dirty is playing into She $3.00; E. Hansen. $2.00; J. F. HIggins. Joseph Volpian $2.00; D. L. Fadden, $1.00; A. E. An- Victory, oUt on the West Coast, success where other unions have shipowners' hands. |lerson, $2.00; P. Patrick. $1.00; L. I. sent "hearty congrats and sin SUP lobles, $1.00; C. Ramos. $2.00; C. G. cere thanks to the Negotiating HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Mantzakos. $2.00; M. P. McCoskey. Committee for a job well done Phone 5-8777 $2.00; T. P. Neylan. $2.00; J. Velaz­ in Hiring Hall beef." quez. $1.00; G. Cascia. $1.00; D. Rios. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the ^aPORTLAND ill W. Bumside St. $1.00; E. G. Alvarez. $1.00; J. J. HilAnother wire, from the crew Beacon 4336 lier. $2.00; C. J. Gozial. $2.00; W. J. D. farers International Union is available to all members who vtdsh of the SS Steel Director, stated RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. O'Connor. $2.00; E. Sato. $1.00; T. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of that all hands "appreciate the Phone 2699 Trainor. $2.00; T. R. Suttler. $2.00: J. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have i work you have done to secure SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Fedlow, $2.00; C. Fischer. $1.00; J. C. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every the Hiring Hall..." Douglas 25475 Smith, $1.00. SIU branch for this purpose. SS CORNELIA Individual sentiment was SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU R. Strom, $2.30. equally enthusiastic. Almost all Main 0290 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. messages received from mem­ which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG 51 Terminal 4-3131 bers revealed deep concern for Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. ' the fate of the Union Hiring Gt. Lakes District Hall, which for the first time PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. gave American seamen a demo­ Cleveland 7391 To the Editor: cratic employment procedure. (Continued from Page 4) CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 92nd St. A telegram from p^oe Bartlett, Phone: Essex 2410 the wounding of Local Union I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. 218 President, James Price, dur­ address below: Main 0147 ing a peaceful union meeting. DETROIT 1038 Third St. Peaceful pickets have been Name CadiUac 6857 SS OLIVER LOVING brutally beaten by hired thugs DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. without the protection of local Vouchers for these men are Street Address Melrose 4110 law enforcement officers. being held in the office of the TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 Scabs have been illegally im­ Alcoa Steamship Company in State ported from Texas, New Mexico, Baltimore, Maryland: Eugene U. ^ty Canadian District and even from Mexico without Stokes, AB; J. R. Helms, AB; Signed MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Government interference. Child T. Worsoe, OS; J. Oliver, AB; VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St laborers, 12 and 13 ^ears of age, A. Alford, AB; D. Chestnut, AB; Empire 4531 are being used by the company L. Warkig, AB, and E. Parsley, Book No. •'J VANCOUVER 868 Hamilton St to break the strike. OS. Pacific 782' -'it,,' / V* " ' ^ B'-- Mobile Members Take Action On Sbip Feui-Ups SIU HULLS Hotlce To All SIU Members Taft-Hartley Law Drafts Farm Workers Money Due S �m Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 9, 1948 SIU 'Manila Watch' Makes His Rounds Seafarer-manned vessels calling at Manila, P.I., by now have come to expecfl the latest news of Union activity and the doings of their Union Brothers to be waiting for them on arrival. Responsible for seeing that SIU crews are not disappointed ort this score is Ludovico Agnlto, who handles the distribution of the SEAFARERS LOQ in that port. Known more familiarly as "the Manila Watch," Agulto diligently boards every SIU ship and like his counterpai-ts in the postal service prides himself on the: fact that neither. wind, rain, typhoons nor other elements can stay him from execution of his. rounds. Lately Agulto has been per­ forming another function. After distributing the LOG, he has been photographing crewniemhers and submitting, his camera shots. Pictures on this page were taken by him last inontll when four SIU ships—San Angelo Victory, Azalea City, Cape San Martin and Kyska—touched the Pacific port. h I'i r ' it 1 t iilifl The Cape San Martin as she lay alongside Pier 13, Manila, jon June 13. When "the Manila Watch" went cdxtard to service the crew with the LOGS, he was told that the San Martin "is a good ship," with everything working out smoothly for an hands aboard. Crewmen pictured here aboard the Azalea City are: A. J, Kuberski, H. M. Hankee, R. E. Evert, Joe Schoell, Alex Antoniri, G. R. Mohn, Bob Elie, G. Marcin, and W. S. Houghton. Brother Kuberski is serving as Ship's Delegate. A ' rMBSaB IPB*.' "The Manila Watch" apologized for not being able to identify these crewmembers aboard the San Angelo Victory. He did say, however, that they're a good gang. . ' ' .. • While the Azalea City rests in the Port of Manila two of her Seafarer crew are faintly visible way up yonder fresh­ ening up her Waterman stack with a new coat of paint (photo above). The smart-look­ ing ship is good evidence that she carries a competent crew. S- 4" 4- That's our buoy, says Bro­ ther G. Marcin, Steward (photo left), as he rings a smile for the cameraman. Agulto re­ ported that Marcin is regarded as "one swell guy" and rep­ resentative of all other SIU men calling in Manila. ^The Azalea City is one of several Waterman ships sailing out of Mobile on the Far Eastern run. Seafarers coming into the Port of Manila should keep It; weather eye peeled for Brother Agulto, who is anxious to Dervice all SIU ships with the SEAFARERS LOG. From 0 accounts, he has been doing a bang-up job. The San Angelo Victory's Bosun and another crewman halted operations momentarily while this photo was made. It appears they were about to make a clean sweep down. Identification was vague but the Bosun may be the one on the. left. Like the. others, this photo was taken under a blazing, tropical Sunday morning sun,. a factor Agulto says he deter­ mined to get under control. "Here's hoping." he says, "that I shall, be able to send increasingly better pictures for publi­ cation" At any rate we think his subjects are among the best. An obliging crewmember, who has na aversion to the camera lens, is Stanley Yurg« wiz. Deck Maintenance aboard the SS Kyska. a Wiatermaii ship familiar to., many. � 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 July 9, 1948 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. X, No. 28 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU HIRING HALL VICTORY IS HAILED AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR SOLVING HIRING ISSUE SIU PRESENTS DEMANDS TO CITIES SERVICE COAST GUARD PUSHES HEARING UNITS DEL SOL CREW ADOPTS SHIPLOAD OF DP KIDS WHEN A BOSUM IS REALLY A BOSUM PORT MOBILE NOW RANKS SIXTH IN FOREIGH TRADE MARITIME DID OK IN CONGRESS SHIPPER FEEL PORT HOUSTON TO BE EXPANDED DO GIORGIO STRIKERS ARE 'DRAFTED' BY T-H LAW BALITIMORE GETS BREAK:PAYOFFS AND SIGN ONS HIRNG HALL JOY SOOTHES POOR PHILLY SHIPPING SHIPPING CONTINUES FAIR FOR NEW ORLEANS HIRING HALL JOY SOOTHES POOR PHILLY SHIPPING GRAIN CARGOES SPUR GALVESTON SHIPPING SHIPPING IN PORT OF NEW YORK ALMOST AS WARM AS THE WEATHER POLARIS TAKES CAVALIER PLACE IN NY-WI RUN MOBILE SHIPPING SHOWS GOOD IMPROVEMENT NO PAYOFFS FOR PORT SAN JUAN,BUT IT HAS PLENTY OF ACTIVITY CREW OF SS JOHN HANSEN HANGS UP TWO 'FIRSTS IN VOYAGE TO GREECE THE SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:EASTERN SHIPS IN TRANSIT KEEP WEST COAST GOING SIU HIRING HALL VICTORY IS HAILLED AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR SOLVING HIRING ISSUE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/09/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f63a85b35d9103ab34676cb10785479a.PDF 4ae47c954fcc44fc274b3355d44eddb3 PDF Text Text Official Organ of ihe Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X V Itl^ NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. JULY 2. 1948 No. 27 A & G District' Wins Union Hiring Hall • NEW YORK—^The Seafarers International Union rocked the maritime industry this week with the dramatic announcement that the Union Hiringr Hall will be retained in its contracts with member companies of the Atlan­ This week the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Sea­ tic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. Agreement between the Union and farers International Union hurdled one of the biggest the Association, representing nine major companies, came after almost three obstacles in the path of maritime labor. It came through weeks of negotiations during which the SIU committee firmly refused to with a contract calling for retention of the Union Hiring discuss any other issue until its demands for the retention of the hiring Hall in clear, unmistakeable terms, despite the wave of hall had been recognized. anti-labor repressions which have been sweeping the The new agreement, specified as "Article I - Employment," was accept­ nation. ed by the Union membership in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Branch meetings >«last Wednesday night. The SIU agreement with the operators on the Hir­ Still The Leaders ) ing Hall issue is notable on two counts: First, it provides for the employment of seamen through the Union Hiring Hall. Second, it gives the SIU the right to re-negotiate any or all sections of Article I of the contract dealing with employment on seven days' notice to the operators. To say that these provisions of the contract are unique is a sheer understatement.- But they are consistent with the SIU's long-established position as the leading waterfront organization. For years now the Seafarers has been»setting the pace in maritime, and seamen throughout the nation have been benefitting from the accomplish­ ments recorded by the SIU. (Continued on Page 15) SIU Petitions For Elections On 9 CS Ships •V The Seafarers International Union has petitioned for a. collec­ tive bargaining election in that part of the Cities Service fleet not covered by the Union's cer­ tification received in February. 'The request, along with pledges, was submitted to the National Labor Relations Board in New York la?t Thursday. An informal hearing in the NLRB regional office is ex­ pected shortly. The petition was necessitated by the NLRB's refusal to recog­ nize the SIU as collective bar­ gaining agent for the eight ships acquired by the company since the Union came through with 83 per cent of the votes cast in a fleet election this past winter. In addition to the eight, an­ other ship—the Lone Jack—will have to be voted, because she did not make port before the ballot­ ing deadline date in the previous certification election. Cuba Distilling A collective bargaining election has been ordered on the vessels of the Cuba Dis­ tilling Company by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board after study of the petition presented by the SIU. Dates for the election will be set by the NLRB re­ gional office in New York. Men on the company's ships are asked to remain until the election is held. With the central issue settled to the Union's satisfaction, discussions on other contractual issues are now in progress. Should no agreement be reached on wages and working rules by July 30, however, the present" contracts will be modified to include Article 1, and will "remain in effect until agreement is reached until either party notifies the other in writing that negotiations for such an agreement are stalemated." Companies covered by the agreement are the Alcoa Steam­ ship Company, Bull Steamship Corporation, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Company, Bernstein Shipping Company, South Atlantic Line, Smith & Johnson, Seas Shipping Company and Seatrain Lines. i SIU JUSTIFIED The Seafarers' latest precedent-making achievement justified its unwavering stand that the Union Hiring Hall had to be resolved first and foremost. All other issues, the SIU held, were incidental •by comparison. The crux of the new agree­ ment is stated in Section 1, deal- ^ ing with the manner in which the company will procure per­ sonnel. It specifies "the company agrees to secure all rmlicensed personnel through the Hiring •Halls of the Union." As the SIU negotiating com­ mittee pointed out, "this is the first time the words 'Hiring Hall of the Union' have ever been used in any maritime con­ tract." ^ Another remarkable feature of the new agreement is Section 7, which gives the Union the "right to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1," with dis" cussions to begin within seven days after the Union has notified the companies of its intentions. The Union victory, however, is not one-sided. The Union Hir­ ing Hall is much respected ay • among management officials who recognize the fact that this meth­ od of hiring has produced stabil­ ity in maritime. Under the Union Hiring Hall, ship operators are assured of being furnished responsible, com­ petent crews to man their ships, a fact which many of the com­ panies have openly acknowl­ edged. The success of the negotiations demonstrated what can be ac(Continiied on Page 15) our //aq/ssf/Z/Hiere/ " 2 �THE Page Two SEAFARERS Friday. July 2, 1{ LOG This is cuhat ilie SIU AeS Pistri^ has preseirvfed... "ThfiG?. peirsotmei roug. :^^jrom io secui-e oU tinlicezLseci Le KirirUi Halloj? theuniOMi. J of-6heASG conttacf w/t2i {Jt& Opemfoi^sAssA G£^ Sfij^ fffy\ •! /M /fj - and this is hour the ojorks,.. TheSecrfarer ifebo»ivte +he Union Holl — CheckSs hisaeay in+hc ba^age troSvn - 11 is+ens a)ith+he \d re^is+en ispcrfchei'. '_ He attends unibnmeet- 'Whileon+he beach he ings whife oshai'eandiie^ relates in +he Recireatron TOoiferjitibin. policies. Dec^c. Thisis (X)ho(t-H^ , 'f Hinnig Hall nrveans: EquoTjob irjghts-fbir all- Ho-favoritism — Mo shape-up - hto piece-ofte — tlie DeimQcra+ic wag of Shipping! On-hapof+he |is1-, he thirou)Sin-forajob - ' . '-'.'T. t, ..V . • ond Qets itandis off te his ship with hisgear. The •£ irston+he beach is the / iirsToine out. ; �Friday, July 2, 1948 THE SEAFARERS HEADING FOR HOME VV , \ V < y f '/• '' LOG Page Three What Union Hiring Halls MeanToWorking Seamen One Seafarer who really knows pretty big changes in the food what the Hiring Hall has done situation aboard ship met his for seamen is Brother Raymond eye, not to mention his stomach. Perry who made his first trip "In the twenties we had the back in 1922. old two-pot system," he says. Brother Perry left the sea in "For the officers there were al­ 1929 when things were still ways steaks and chops, and for done in the old way. What he the crew it was mostly mulligan saw when he came back in in one form or another and wa­ tery rice pudding. 1943 was a ^revelation, and in his opinion all the improve­ "You could tell the day of the ments in wages and conditions week by what they gave you to hinge on the Hiring Hall. eat. On the banana boats, which "When I started sailing in '22,' I sailed in some when I first Perry recalls, "you brought your went to sea, we used to keep a own linen if you had any, and bunch of bananas in the foc'sle your own tin cup and plate. on the way back. We'd live on The ships didn't even have toi­ the bananas, the rest of the food lets. was so bad. "If you wanted a bath, you "But that was before we had grabbed a line and a bucket, the Union Hiring Hall and Ro­ hauled up some sea water and tary Shipping to give us a chance RAYMOND PERRY made out the best you could. to use our weight to raise wages "Maybe the young fellows go­ and change conditions. Bound for the Stales, Ralph Youlzy (left) and Robert ing to sea nowadays don't be­ had no real protection because "We lived in dirty stuffy Boutwell (center), both of whom were cleared of charges lieve it, but there was no over­ you had no Union Hiring Hall. foc'sles, six or eight men to one time in the old days and you The Hiring Hall is the salvation foc'sle. There wasn't much in arising out of the accidental drowning of a launch captain in took your thirty bucks a month of seamen. Georgetown, British Guinea, are shown on -the deck of the the way of light at night. There SS J. W. Cullen with Brother Riley, a crewmember. and liked it. "Sometimes you were hired were no fans for runs in the "Perhaps the worst thing was off the dock by a shipping mas­ tropics and not much heat for Boutwell, who was acquited by a Georgetown jury in the way you got your job. Th^re ter, a port captain or whoever winter trips. February returned to testify at Youtzy's trial in May. Through­ were several ways of getting a else might be in charge. You "When I came back to the sea out the trials messages of sympathy and support poured in from Seafarers convinced of Youtzy's and Boutwell's innocence. ship but they all were bad. You could hang around the dock for in 1943, I really was surprised. days at a time, in hot weather, I didn't even have to bring my cold weather, dry weather or own aprons. wet weather. There was no Ro­ "Another thing I found was a tary Shipping either. little attention to medical care. Sometimes you were hired That was an improvement the out of a ginmill. I remember Union siu-e has won. Merchant seamen are subject mission's New York offices are may volunteer for a year's serv­ NO MEDICAL CARE when 1 first went to sea as an to the draft which became law located. He must show at least ice and escape the draft later. "I remember one trip when OS. 1 used to ship out of Bos­ last week, unless the President one y^r of continuous service So far as is known now. Sea­ ton where there were some wa­ I wrenched my ankle. There was farers within the 18-25 age group of the United States rules that to get the Certificate. terfront saloons that served as nobody to take care of me. The seafaring is an essential occupa­ If he has to use the mail, he must register. Saloon Messman poured a bottle crimp halls. tion. Veterans of the armed foi'ces can send an application along "A crimp would buy you some of iodine over the ankle and told The Washington Representative with the discharges—again photo­ with one year of service in peace bum drinks and first thing you me to soak it in hot water. But of the SIU is pressing hard for stats will do—to the following or 90 days at any time between knew you were on a ship and I had to stand my watch. I was December 7, 1941, and Septem­ headed out. Maybe you weren't an OS then, and the Mate roared ; such a ruling and a decision is address: ber 2, 1945, will not be inducted. expected within a couple of Seaman's Wartime Service, The SIU is pressing for seamen quite 'shanghaied' but there that nobody was sick on his weeks. wasn't much difference. Shipping ship imtil he dropped dead. Benefits Unit, Ma^e Personnel For reasons of its own, the Section, U, S. Mamlme Commis­ who sailed in the war to be that way you had no protection "So I kept on working, my placed in the same classification. at all. The Hiring Hall changed ankle swollen from the wrench 'Maritime Commission is also sion, Washington 25, D. C. and blistered from the hot wa­ '/ seeking deferment for seamen. In addition, the President is all that." ter I soaked it in. Finally the MIGHT GET MARRIED V In addition, the Commission is authorized to defer married men, MISTAKEN LADY Captain had no choice but to urging that seamen who saw acAs the draft is written, men those in essential occupations or Asked to comment on the ar­ leave me in a hospital down in V tive service aboard merchant in medical or scientific work or ticle Elinore M. Herrick wrote Costa Rica. ships between May 1, 1940, and 19 years old through 25 can be study. for the New York Herald-Trib­ "We don't have things like July 25, 1947, and who hold Cer- inducted into the Army for one High school students will be une, charging that the weakness that now because the Union has tificates of Substantially Continu- year on September 22 or after. 1 ous Service, be placed in the The registration machinery deferred until they are 20, and of the Union Hiring Hall was stopped them. But of all the Un­ J same classification as men who probably will be set up to start college students until the end that jobs could be bought and ion victories, the central one is sold and proposing that hiring the Hiring Hall. Wages, over­ served in the Army and Navy. operations in August, however, of the college year. be managed by the Coast Guard, time, night limch and everything Merchant seamen can only and all men 18 through 25 must Possibly the failure to exempt Perry had this to say: else stem from the Hiring Hall hope that the President will find register. But the 18-year olds seamen specifically was part-and"If we ever lost the Hiring them essential to the ships they won't be called right away—not "The lady is way out of line. parcel of the thoughtless haste in Hall, whether to the companies until they are 19, although they sail. Her Coast Guard idea is com­ which the Draft Act was passed, or to the Coast Guard, we would pletely phony, as any seaman observers feel. But they, point have a tough time surviving as could tell her. The Coast Guard out that the President'^ power to seamen and we would be beaten is trying to get control of the exempt married men, men in as a Union." merchant marine. They want to scientific or medical research and make it like the Navy with a men in essential occupations lot of military nonsense. And should cover seamen whose wortc is essential to, the nation, and The Union Hiring Hall would was the most efficient way of those brass hats would work who are the first to be hurt any be a fine thing if it weren't con­ hiring personnel for the mari­ hand in glove with the com­ panies. Seafarers in Ihe Port of war. trolled by the Union, according time industry. After pondering "What's more, I'd like to know New York are reminded that to Elinore Morehouse Herrick, a the subject, she hit on the Coast where the lady got the idea that GET YOUR CERTIFICATE ihe Recreation Hall (third former chairman of the New Guard. jobs could be bought and sold deck) remains open every Seafarers who sailed during York State Labor Board and now Madame Herrick claimed that in a Union Hiring Hall. I don't night until 11 o'clock. the war and have not obtained an employee of the New York the Union Hiring Hall was all believe any job ever was bought There are plenty of facili­ Certificates of Substantially Con­ Herald Tribune. wrong anyway because the Union in a Hiring Hall. Our officials ties to help while away the tinuous Service should do so at In an article published in the abused it. are elected by the rank-and-file, evening. There's a fairly once, Joseph Volpian, SIU Spe­ Herald Tribune of June 25, and they know damned well well-stocked library, and a "Jobs," she wrote, "can be cial Services Representative, ad­ Madame Herrick not only they'd be thrown out if they goodly number of technical vises, especially if they are under reached the above conclusion but bought through the union officers sold a job. of the hiring hall, and the offi­ books. Cards and games are 26 years of age. proposed a startling remedy. "In fact, it would be the 99- available and the soft-drink cers can show favoritism even Any Seafarer who sailed be­ Why not turn the Hiring Hall year club in a hurry for every­ machines are kept filled. if no money passes hands." tween the critical dates, May 1, over to the Coast Guard? the body concerned, if a job ever Or if you just want to sit Wh^re she got this idea she were sold in an SIU Hall." 1940, and July 25, 1947, can get good lady suggested back and be entertained you didn't say, but it is clear that What set the lady off on the his Certificate from the Maritime TWO POTS can fasten your eyes on the she knew nothing about the subject wajs the Taft-Hartley Act, Commission in New York or television screen. SlU's Hiring Hall and Rotary which she approves. She thought Perhaps the thing that Brother Washington . At any rate, you're wel­ If he is in New York, he can that the Union Hiring Hall was Shipping System. What rank- Perry, who is a Chief Steward take his discharges, photostats outlawed by the obnoxious law, and-file Seafarers thought of her now, really knows better than come — every night until wiU do, to Room 924 at 45 Broad­ but that some sort of Hiring Hall notions can be read on page 15 anything else is food. When he eleven. came back to sea in 1943 some way where the Maritime Com-^ ought .to lj)e maintained since it of this isue. Seamen's Draft Status Not Clear 0 Lady Labor 'Expert' Advotates Hiring Halk Run By Coast Guard ,0 Come OR Up �Page Four By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL T W E S «^ # A R E R S Fuel needed for the planes can be figured at about 63 gallons of high-octane gasoline and lubri­ cating oil for each plane to each gallon of fuel oil for the cargo ship operation. Cost of the plane fuel, of course, greatly ex­ ceeds the cost of an equal amount of ship's fuel oil. For the ships, about 8,250i000 gallons of fuel oil would be needed each month in hauling the required tonnage. The planes would require an estimated 504,800,000 gallons of gasoline and about 15,100,000 gal­ lons of lubricating oil each month. This is only slightly less than the monthly rate of 660,000,000 gallons of petroleum prod­ ucts used by all of the armed forces during the peak year of World War II. L i> G Triday, July 2, 1948 who are lobbying for them and ing millions in profits, and it I American ships :carry to other who, quite naturally, advocate need never be feared that a lands, we receive 'in return essen* air power over sea power for the shipowner is going to change his 'tials that range from our morn­ moving of cargoes to distant tactics when the change will put ing cup of coffee to rare metals lands, would make a study of the his ledgers in the red. for atomic research. situation and know whereof they Sometime back we had a great Countries must send their speak before! they start scream­ hullabaloo about Howard Hughes goods to us in order to procure ing their "landlubber" heads off and his great cargo-carrying the wherewithal to pay for the for planes to move cargoes, they plane. This plane was supposed things they need from us. And would instantly see that, if to revolutionize the moving of we need their products also, for planes were ever used in the goods to foreign lands. we require for our own national majority over ships, it would At the last report the plane protection and standard of living only serve to put hundreds of skimmed along a few feet above articles and supplies which must more ships in use, serving and the waters in a trial run. Noth­ be procured abroad. servicing the planes,, and count­ ing has been heard about it Ships have been carrying on less more seamen would have since. this commerce since before the employment. Kaiser was also going to move days of the proud Clipper Ships, Whereas it would only require the freight of the world with and ships will continue to carry 80 cargo ships to move the car­ giant cargo-carrying planes, but on the trade of nations. COST PROHIBITIVE goes in question by sea power the rusty old tramps, patched with red lead, and the fast In this atomic age of speed, jet alone, it would take 234 tankers modern cargo ships and the gaily propulsion, cargo carrying planes and 10 additional cargo ships to keep the air transport function painted passenger ships' are still and rockets the proud ships of plowing the seven seas and sup­ the American merchant marine in motion. plying the world with what it vWll always stand out as the And yet it has been shouted needs. principal cargo carriers of the by some, "We don't have to de­ TRADE NECESSARY world. pend on the merchant marine, America grew up on salt water. They will never be replaced by we can ship cargoes by air." The world trade of ships keeps lighter than air or heavier than How utterly ridiculous this The cost sounds in view of the authentic millions of Americans employed, air cargo carriers. from the highest to the lowest, alone would be prohibitive and figures and analysis as set forth. and in all walks of life. the cargoes lost would be un­ And still with the untold mil­ In return for our products that told. lions that would be involved in an air movement of cargoes, -r there are those who have the audacity to grumble about better BY SEA wage scales and conditions for BY AIR 80 cargo ships merchant seamen. 12,078 planes 8,400 seamen 329,400 flight and ground crew­ INTO BANKRUPTCY 8,250,000 gallons of fuel oil men, If the shipowners suddenly de­ per month. 519,890,000 gallons of gasoline cided to convert from seapower 20 trips per month and oil per month. to airpower they would go bank­ No tankers 32,941 flights per month. rupt overnight. In the moving 234 tankers of cargoes by ship they are niak- There seems to be more and more talk about. substituting air­ craft for cargo ships as long range transports. The suggestion has even been made that planes take over the task of carrying cargo from the United States across 6,600 miles of sea to Australia. The army airmen figured the comparative costs of moving 100,000 long tons a month by air and by sea. A few of the figures follow: The job of supplying Austral­ ian bases was found to require either 80 cargo ships or 12,078 transport planes. Shipment of supplies would call for 20 cai'go vessel sailing a month for the roundtrip and would involve a total of 80 ships in constant use. TANKERS NEEDED Shipment of the same amount Tanker ships then would be of cargo by air calls for 32,941 required in large numbers jiist airplane trips a month. On the to supply gasoline and oil for the basis of a TVa-day roundtrip, plus 2% days for overhaul, each plane planes at overseas bases. That would require 10 days for a would call for 234 tankers, or about three times the number complete cycle. of ships needed to do the orig­ 12,078 PLANES inal supply job by sea. Thus, in order to operate the This tanker requirement is needed 1,098 flights a day, 10,980 planes are required for ac­ based on a need for 437,521,984 tual operation. Then, to cover gallons of gasoline and oil at normal attrition and planes out overseas fueling points each of service for major repairs, this month. The fuel would be car­ total must be raised to 12,078 ried by large tankers, with 130 sailing each month. planes for the air operation. As an average of 1.8 months is If air transports were used, required^ for the round trip to moreover, about 8,000 . planes would be in the air at all times Hawaii, New Caledonia, Aus­ over the 6,600-mile route—or at tralia or other fueling spots, a least one plane for each mile of total of 234 ships would be kept the Paciflc between San Fran­ in constant operation. On the other hand no tankers cisco and Australia. would be required for the sea And a plane would be land­ operation, as the cargo ships do ing or taking off every 40 seconds not need to refuel during a from each end of the route every roundtrip voyage to Australia. hour of the day and night. In addition, the overseas Manpower needed for the air operation would amount to 39 groundcrew personnel needed for times as many men as for the the air operation requires 35,292 shipment.s by sea. Moreover, a,tons of supplies each month, inlarge portion of the present total eluding provisions. This would keep ten more available force of trained airmen cargo ships in continuous opera­ would be needed for the air­ tion, or would involve about a transport job. 50% increase in the number of Cargo ships carrying the same These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, I- - shipments would require approx­ planes used. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging imately 8,400 seamen in all. Fi^ PLANES IMPRACTICAL plane crews five men and some­ Conclusions of the Army Air heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by times more are required for each Forces study were that, even writing to them. plane — the pilot, copilot," navi­ with an unlimited number of B.. FREDERICKS gator, radio .engineer and flight cargo planes available, supplying SAN FANCISCO HOSPITAL WILLIAM H. KUMKE engineer. J. HODO a full-scale overseas base by air EDWARD L. PIERCE These men are not permitted is impractical. W. WATSON THOS. S. JOHNSON to fly more than 120 hours a E. MELLE If the vast amount of fuel PAUL R. SAHR month and, since actual flying needed were somehow obtained D. P. GELINAS M. J. LUCAS time in the 7y2-day roundtrip many more ships still would be P. TRASNUL ANTHONY J. TANSKI flight averages 80 hours, each needed to carry gasoline and oil 4. i 1 LOYD^E. WARDEN crew could complete only P/s to overseas refueling points than SAVANNAH HOSPITAL GUY G. GAGE trips each month. H. R. BELL are needed to carry the supplies M. J. LUCAS TWO CREWS TROY THOMAS by sea instead. C. H. JONES Thus, it would be necessary to F. T. ALKOFER What this all means is that, in T. A. HOLMES have two complete crews for the field of long range transport, i 4 t O. FARRARA each plane, one set at each ter­ air power has basic limitations. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL THOR THORSEN minus. In all, the 10,980 operat­ E. LIPARI The 100,000 ton cargo problem B. TAYLOR ing planes require 109,800 flight- involved would have to be multi­ :J. DENNIS RICHARD KAVANAUGH C. MASON crewmembers, as against the 8,- plied many times for a war effort G. F. COBBLER R. F. BLACK 400 ship crewmembers. the size of the last European EDW. J. CAROVA A. LOOPER In addition to the 4kght crews, conflict. RAYMOND CARPENTER C. ANDERSON each plane would require an­ What air power can do to win WILLIAM R. HARE B. G. TEMPLEMA^r other 20 men on the ground modern wars is important, but GEO. H. SEEBERGER RALPH PIEHET along the route. This includes this official study indicates that CHRIST B. VIKEN V. P, SATAJNGS personnel to handle maintenance, sea power still is to play a vital L. C. HOLMES C. GREEN cargo, weather ^ reporting and part in peace and in war, even C. R. GRIMES . communications. though any future conflicts are to STATEN ISLAHD HOSPITAL T. J. TASSIN They would have to be located be fought mainly in the air. H. L. SEYMOUR • C. O, LYNSKY at San Francisco, Honolulu, Can­ MORE SHIPS NEEDED G. SORENSEN ' F. PREZALAR ton Island, Nandi, New Caledo­ STELLY C. FOREMAN • J. M. GARDNER The comparative scale on this nia, and Williamtown in Austra­ F. NERING lia. Total flight and ground-crew page indicates the enormous ext 4 4 E. OLSEN personnel for the air operation pense to the taxpayer when BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. JOHN L. FAX S. HEIDUCKI comes to about 329,400 men, all someone in Washington gets up THOMAS BRYANT G. FINKLEA of them highly trained techni­ and starts shouting about using A. E. YOUNG J. McNEELY planes as cargo carriers instead cians. WILLIAM T. ROSS, D. DeDUISEN This total is about the strength of ships. MYRON E. FOLTS J. L. ROBERTS Now if some of the aircraft of the entire present U. S. Air ROBERT A. POMERLANE manufacturers and the legislators T. ZEMBRUZUSKI Force. Comparison Between Air and Sea Carriers Meo Now la The Mmne Hospitab 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. r'lX 'i:! 4 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 8th 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.) E. T. BROWN M. F. MORRISON H. WHITE A. J. SACCO E. PETRICELLI H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO P. DAUGHERTY Bt F. DeLlMA C. NANGLE W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN A. BJORNSSON A. DUDDE B. KOSOW W; PERRY S. RIVERA i 'I,;, GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUSE FOSTER COMMANDER S. 4. X MOBILE HOSPITAL H. ALLMAN J. B. McGUFFIN O. M. RAYNOR C. P. VARN A. C. McALPIN H. L. JACKSON "y'ir- " ..i ' . �'i"-'• Friday. July 2, 1940 T KB SEAPARERS LOG Page Five Port Galveston Very Unhappy Over Sorry Shipping Situation By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Still waiting | Also coming in for much atfor the much-publicizetl Marshall. tenlion was the question of the Plan to get under way, Galveston Purchase of^ better and more convenient Branch Hall. Apparhas not yet come out of the ship­ ently the excellent building the ping doldrums which enveloped Union acquired in Nfew Or­ this area several weeks ago. On leans has made the men more % the basis of present indications conscious of the advantages of By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD ' great help while the men are getting a helluva big play . no improvement appears likely owning our own Halls. •NTirur /^DTITAKTO ou" " Waiting for regular runs. from the Brothers. In this weaActivity in the local labor for a month or so. , . . . IS membership here went on ther, especially, the showers are scene centers around the coming e rescen class lay-up jobs the proving to be a considerable ' The McKittrick Hills, a Pacific convention of the Texas State 0 ing I S own in 1 y, an very ew oo mem- g3j.j^g gg standby jobs, thereby convenience and comfort. Tankers job, was in here last Federation of Labor, AFL, to be ers are ° spen oo gyowing each and every member Quite a a few have 'qjuiie lew Brothers rsrotners nave week to payoff, sign on and then held in Fort Worth. Val James much time on the beach while „ a crack at the laj^-ups, along come in here from Mobile and," shove off again. The payoff was was elected to represent the Sea­ waiting for jobs. with the standbys. although they feel they have a? farers International Union in this On the average, we are ship.clean, all beefs being of a minor port. European' runs are plentiful swell Hall in that port, they ping approximately the number out of here right now. About seem pretty certain it can't come nature and settled to the satis­ of men we register—the varia­ CULPRIT CAUGHTnine out of every ten Alcoa up to the building we have here, faction of the crew. tion either way is slight. The ships that payoff in this port Before making any statements The Brothers will be happy to only ship laid up on us during LIVELY MEETING. make a run to Europe, then to to the effect that Mobile will know that the contemptible char­ the past two weeks is the SS the Islands for a load of bauxite, have the best Hall when it is The last general membership acter who had been stealing gear Cape Friendship of the Isthmian Alcoa is getting plenty of ERP finished, the officials there should meeting in this port was high­ from the Hall was caught last Steamship Company. She was a cargo for their runs to Europe, remember that New Orleans Wednesday night. The culprit, ^ beat-up scow so it wasn't too lighted by considerable discus­ The company is keeping their considers its Hall the best—bar A. B. Odland was stopped as he' much of a loss. ships on a steady run from the none sion on the manner of registra­ tried to make a getaway after he There are still two C arras Gulf to Europe, to the Islands tion for jobs, with many view­ forced entry to continue his tankers here with standby crews ano back to the Gulf. ,. , , , , ^ „ "ice Hall, but we also know that points being aired by the Broth­ thieving. Since he is an alien, aboard awaiting orders. It is All ships Mheduled to payoff appreciate the buUdlng expected that these two tankers, he is to be deported. ers. " m the ncKt two weeks are His operations extended over which are waiting to receive see the place. Even the pictures a period of two months, during cargo, will be loaded up and cept1 , for the possibility of a appeared In the LOG can't, shipped out in the near future. which time he got away with stray vesse coming m to lay j^ly do It justice, Prospects for the next two up, no SIU ships are expected some twenty seabags, causing , Brothers are invited to many members to ship out weeks look okay, with two pas- to go to the boneyard during! schooner rigged. His deportation senger ships scheduled for next the couple of weeks immediately "P this port. You will see what week—one for Monday, the other gjjggjj won't make anybody unhappy. good use your ten-dollar build­ Among the Seafarers ai-ound for Tuesday. ALCOA NOTE ing assessments are going to. GOOD SOURCE the beach at the moment are The Alcoa passenger ships will In fact, the membership here is Brothers J. Smot, F. Aderhold, A pretty good source of ship­ start running into Mobile on' very much in favor of having By STEVE CARDULLO S. H. Cooper, H. Adell, O. W. ping at the moment for our their next voyages out. This will'similar Halls in all ports, SAN FRANCISCO—-We've had Ori\ J. W. Reilly, J. Monast, J. members are the lay-up jobs. not hurt shipping too much be­ THAT'S ALL BROTHER a busy week with sliips in tran-,Byrd, J. Givens, and T. McCann. The Mississippi Shipping Com­ cause men from this port will For the seamen who are a sit, and payoffs on ships coming As of June 19,. several of our pany and the Strachen Shipping be able to payoff here, if they little short of cash, Nev/ Or­ in from both the East Coast and members were in the Marine Company have contracts for the leans has changed in the past the Far East. However, there Hospital here in Galveston. They majority of lay-up jobs in this few weeks from a fair port to are A. E. Moulton, Warren Cur- port. were not too many A&G Distriet j ^ Brothers a place where six-cent beer has Due to the fact that most of e-eased to exist. members on any of these vessels. Commander, Laperhou^e and the lay-ups are NMU or West Things in the alley were just Moreover, shipping has slowed Foster. Perhaps some of their Coast ships, we are not losing getting back to normal and we down somewhat. Nevertheless, a shipmates will drop them too many jobs. Standby jobs are were looking forward to the . , , i i. • a line. They'd appreciate receiv- coming in here at the rate of rated man always can get out m . ULT i. nickel beer when up jumped the ^ ^ mg mail from the boys. two to four ships a week — a short order, especially if he's a devil—the six-cent glass of suds is now eight coppers. Black Gang man. About all we can say now The SS Pennmar, a Calmar that we have plenty of in New ship, was in wilii "Woof Woof" Orleans and the rest. of LouisiGale still in command. "W&of so desire, by giving the company ana is taxes. Under the new Woof" is up to his old trick of a 24-hour notice. Governor, Earl Long, a brother By CAL.^ TAiNNER agitating any crew he gets; But However, we are sort of sorry of the late Huey, we have had this time he Jias a good crew following taxes imposed inMOBILE was about the finest to see this development, since aboard that isn^t having-anyw The . , , — Shipping in , . this . • Department „ the ships involved are now in jgg^. oouple of weeks: Pennmar will receive a lot of P^^^ picked up quite a bit in afloat. very- good- shape, with damned r « , ^ , However, the rest of the pay- Txi, r 1.1 . ... I A sales tax, increased to four careful attention when it is on past week, at least comlittle trouble occurring, on either . xv, j i, t'his coast as long, as Gale is on shii^mgr the week ofife,and allL thei sigoons were just of them dollar; a ten-ceni before. Wb had eight payoffs, bbout as good; What beefs we With ihe settling of the Elee' seven signons and shipped up- encountered were minor ones iclan-s: heef on. the MV Del «"» "ents tax; an • We have most of the Isthmian ^gj-ds of 225 men, nearly three easily settled. In fact, the Alcoa „ 1 J1eight-cent tax on a pack of Oro, there are no beefs pending • „ scows straightened- out to "a point times as many as the week be- Puritan had practically as 1, . port. . The mt- crew ofjt xi. cigarettes, uo from five cents, m this the " ' ' cx to. where' the officers work- in hai> foj.g smooth a payoff as the Madaket, Cape Friendship can collect ^^st, but not least, is the admony with the crew. Moreover, next week looks to and the- Stewards Department their overtime by contacting the ^itional three cent tax on a be about the same, which is also came in for special "praise. Isthmian Steamship Company, NEAT PAYOFF fairly good news for this As yet the threatened strike of 71 Broadway, New York City. Take the case of the San An- crowded beach, the bauxite workers at- the Alcoa The Black Gang time for this gelo Victory. On her previous . . , plant has not started, and we vessel was signed and approved trip she came in loaded down What is happening is that are hoping that the company with beefs. This time she paid begmnmg to get a few will see the light before any­ on this end, but the phony off with a minimum of disputes, t^o^e Marshall Plan cargoes thing happens and that. the dif­ Skipper refused to sign the Deck Departments time. and paid off as smoothly as anybeen dfeammg about aU ferences ran be ironed out. It was therefore referred to these months. We sure hope we thing you ever saw. The baukite plant is going full SIU Headquarters in New York, keep getting them so we can . Incidentally, the Serang on the move out some of the men who blast. The Alcoa ships are un­ with the New Orleans Branch San Angelo was "Johnny the have been on the beach a long, loaded as fast as they come in, recommending that it be signed Greek," and he certainly brought time. The present cargoes and some of them-go back out in on that end. ballast, the company is in such a in a clean ship. There's no mistaking the fact are mostly grain and flour. hurry to get the ore: that the membership in the Port Aboard the SS Monroe Victory SMOOTH PAYOFFS On the organizing stage-, the of New Orleans is mighty pleased bottle of beer, so that the sixwe found some performers, all in MAW shoregang is going strong. with the new Hall. All hands cent bottle is now eight. the -Deck Department. They The payoffs included' one IsthThis outfit really is going to ex­ are taking a personal interest in There's a pleasant note to were fined by the membership mian, two Alcoas and five Waterpand in' the near- future. the place. close with, however. Little or and placed on probation for the mans. We signed on five W&terThere still are plenty of oldTo date we have not had to no trouble with gashounds exists balance of the trip. mans and two Alooas, and. had a timers on. the-beach even if ship­ bring' anyone- before a commit­ in this port. The membership's But except- for, the performers ^unch of ships in transit includ- ping.- is a weer dab better. You'd tee for defacing or destroying actions in cutting out the per­ there was nothing, wrong with.i"g SUP tanker, find. W. M. Hayes, W. Weaver, any of the gear or the prop­ formers has brought very good the Monroe. Incidentally, H., D. By and large, the payoffs were |Willie' Reynolds, W. Rollins, J, erty. The membership is show­ results. The membership has Higginbotham, G. Wermuth, Carl !very smooth, with the one'aboard T. Mills, J. C. Thompson, G. W. ing great pride in their outstand­ curbed the, actions of these birds Bell, E. L. Eriksen and G. Camp-^ the SS Madaket,. a Waterman Stroeckar,. Lotus Stone, C. Mat- ing building and their going all- ashore and on fhe ships. Drinking bell,were doing, a. fine job aboard Khip, the cleanest The-ship was thenyj -A-. Chappell, W. H. Harh- out to see to it that it is kept is, of course, okay but it doesn't her teaching the permits how to absolutely beef free, and, the by,, R. Arnall and H Wentzell. clean, and- in good order. mix with business or Union af­ be good Union men. [crew insisted that the Stewards And you!d find a-lot of.others. The hot and cold showers are fairs. Shipping In New Orlenns Is Holding Own Frisic Shinting Slows, Except For Black Gang ERP Grain Movements Give Shipping Boost To Port Mobile �Iv''" THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six I Port Montreal Settles Last Beefs On Philae INDIAN SEAMEN TAKE CUE FROM SIU 'PHONE: 2 5 5 3 2 Movie Schedule j.v, • ' i'-. "The Lost Jungle," an ac­ tion-packed, tense thriller of an intrepid man searching for his daughter who is lost in the hostile world of fierce beasts, starring famed liontamer Clyde Beatty. Also "The Screw Driver." a rollicking Woody Wood­ pecker cartoon; and "Melody Moments," a lively musical interlude, featuring Gene Krupa and his band. This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY. JULY 3 at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and each Saturday thereafter. Enjoy the best available in sound film entertainment — at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the ^nouncement of the following day's pro­ gram. - PRC8IOCNT CAPT. R. R. MEMERY 2ND FLOOR, 204. HORNBY ROAD. OENCRAU UECRCTARY MONTREAL — The MV PhUae hit this port on a Thursday, and paid off the following Monday. There were transportation and overtime beefs aboard, her which we took up with the ship's Mas­ ter and the company agent, and managed to settle to everybody's satisfaction. The linen beef was settled so well that each man received eight dollars instead of the two dollars the company had written down. On the transportation beef, all men signing on in foreign ports were given first-class transpor­ tation by air unless they pre­ ferred a ship, in which case they were given the difference in cash. The SIU obtained obtained temporary visas for Canada for those who did not wish to return home. The company is paying subsist­ ence while the men remain here, and if the men have not shipped by the expiration date of the visas they will get transportation too. The payoff was okayed by the entire crew, most of whom pocketed an extra 200 dollars as a result of Union representation. Ship's Delegate Jan Van Den Berg did a fine job, and the Sec­ ond Engineer proved to be a man who understood the Union way of doing things well enough to deserve mention. The Philae is being transferred to Norwegian registry, and a crew from the Norwegian Sea­ men's Union will man her from now on. Shipping in Montreal is very "slow. In fact, it does not even exist and we don't know when it will. Incidentally, we're still doing business at the same old stand— 1227 Phillips Square. 'GRAMS: 'OCEANITC* THE MARITIME UNION OF INDIA By ALLAN MacDONALD SIU WINS THE EXTRAS Friday, July 2. 1948 D. MUNGAT ^ ^ REF. NO. ^ The Patrolmen Say— Wise pFecautlon With shipping slowing down, and the warm dog-days of sum­ mer setting in over the hinter­ BOMBAY. 22. 6. 48. land, a good many Brothers are getting jobs ashore—or just head­ ing back to the fields and streams, the mountains and talltimber for an indefinite vacation. Mr. Paul Hall, If you' should be one of these. Secretary - Teasurer, Brother, don't forget to retire Seafarers International Union of Hofth America your book! > That vaca.tion can mighty ^ Atlantip and Gulf -District, easily stretch out to six months 5i, Beaver Street, or a year and, as you know, if •NSW YORK 4. N.Y., U.S.A. your dues get over six months in arrears, it'll cost you a twentyfive dollar fine to get squared Dear Sir, away again and if it's a year * you're OUT. A copy of the Seafarers Log dated So before you join the back-tothe-soil-movement, or take a Friday, March 12, 1948 arrived here yesterday. fling at that tough old job of In hehalf of this Union I send you our heartiest making a living on land, get your dues and assessments squared congratulations on the wage increase as away, your strike clearances published in the Log and all good wishes for the stamped in, and theri take your future• book up to the sixth floor of the Headquarters office, 59 Beaver ' Street, New York 4, New York, I was greatly impressed by the article ! (or mail it in) and have it prop"Strikes and Stsike Strategy" and in particuler jerly retired. by the record of your fights and help given Freddie Stewart to other Unions. It is likely that we may also be forced into taking industrial action .not only to improve the conditions of our members but also to preserve the very existance of this Union. I'would, therefore, be obliged if you would permit us to reproduce the, relevant portions of this article to educate our membership. Yours faithfully, eneral^Secretary* Further acknowledgement of the SIU's far-flung prestige comes from Bombay, where the Maritime Union of India is showing interest in Seafarers policy and educational program. Above letter, from D. Mungat, general secretary of the Indian Seamen's union, requests per­ mission to reprint portions of "Strikes and Strike Strategy," an SIU booklet published recently and available to all hands. The SIU promptly forwarded its okay for the project. Prove identity To all members who have checks held for them at branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out any mail containing checks, unless the addressee shows sufficient evidence of his identity, such as Union book, seaman's papers, discharges, etc. An instance has been re­ ported of an envelope con­ taining a check being picked up by a phony who later forged a signature and cashed it. To prevent a recurrence, checks will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and the only after full identification is made. New York Shipping Begins To Move Agnin After Bod Weeks By JOE ALGINA One of the ships to come out of lay-up this week was the Gadsden, American-Eastern's heavy lift special ship. She has a 18-months charter to carry lo­ comotives to Turkey. The clean payoffs of the week go to a couple of Waterman ships and a Bull Line vessel. The Afoundria and Bessemer Victory, Waterman, came in and paid off without anw trouble other than the usual T^nor beefs. The Helen, too, was a joy to the eyes of the Patroipien. NEW YORK—This week in­ stead of reporting shipping at a standstill, as was the report for the past several weeks, we can safely say that the shipping has gotten off its back and has reached its knees. It's just bare­ ly creeping, but we hope it gains strength and will be jogging along before long. In spite of several lay-ups this week, the ships gained through the good work of the Organizers, plus some of the ^.others that have been in lay-up; have bright­ STICKING AROUND ened the shipping picture con­ Unfortunately, the Afoundria siderably. will be around port for awhile Even the alien Brothers, for until •she receives new orders, whom shipping has been very and the Helen is headed for laytough, have found it much easier up for an indefinite length of to grab a job during the pa^t time. week. It's good to see these Brothers Another fond' farewell was go aboard the ships, but it is given the SS Alcoa Cavalier. still important that they take' She has made her last voyage steps toward securing their ci­ out of New York and will ope­ tizenship papers. Shipping is rate out of the South from now never again going to be what on, A lot of feUows had made it was awhile back, so aliens homes aboard her, and were should prepare for the days of sorry to see her drop New York tough shipping. as, the home port; but we aren't really losing the Cavalier, so there is no loss. Once more here's a reminder to crews going ashore— Make sure that there is a sail­ ing board at the gangway be­ fore taking off to do the town. We've had a lot''of beefs on this matter and there is only one sure way of clearing it up. Instead of taking the word of the First Assistant or the Pur­ ser as to the sailing hour, raise LOOKA iXe SMIPtfb/ AAIDTO/HF IS WOE I your voice a little and yell for, a sailing board. It'll insure your catching the ship in time and with all hands aboard. Even if you're always on hand when the ship leaves, there might be a few Brothers who got the wrong dope. There's no sense in sailing shorthanded. This should eliminate this prob­ lem. Here's another thing to re­ member at the end of the voy­ age: Be sure you are present at the. payoff. It's hard to imagine men missing the payoff, but it happens all the 'time. As a result they lose out on disputed over­ time and other money rightfully theirs. It's a long, hard pull to collect dough once the payoff is over. SAVE THE PATROLMEN Another reason for being there, and this one for the Pa­ trolman's sake, is so you can pick up your book or permit. Often Patrolmen find them­ selves weighed down with books and permits left with the Dele­ gates, but never claimed. Not only does the poor Patrolman have an aching- back, but back at the Hall he has a file cabinet bulging with unclaimed books. Be at the payoff and save money. �-Friday. 'July, 2<, 1948 THE SEAFARERS • L OC Page SeTen SiU-Contracted Companies: South Atlantic South Atlantic Steamship Line, eighty-one SIU members on eight vessels lost to enemy ac­ tion, were killed or reported missing. To belter acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU con­ tracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. WAR LOSSES The eight ships lost to enemy action were the Benjamin Smith, lost January 23, 1943; the James Oglethorpe, lost March 16, 1943. the Richard Caswell, lost July 16, 1943; the Joseph Wheeler, lost December 2, 1943; the Virginia Dare, lost March 14, 1944; the John A. Truetlen, lost June 29, 1944; the Henry Bacon, lost Some the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history —-some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. -By the turn of the century, the revolution in transportation was in full swing. The horse and buggy were soon to be replaced by the automobile;' the airplane was ready to take to the air and wooden sailing vessels were fast being replaced by all-metal, steam-driven ships. Though wooden ships were be­ coming scarce in the world's shipping lanes, it was because of them, strange as it may seem, that the South Atlantic Steam­ ship Line came into existence. Cotton still reigned as King in the South, but a new industry— naval stores — was gaining strength. Pine pitch and pine tar were used extensively in the building of sailing ships, and the products of pine gum came to be known as naval stores. South Atlantic Steamship Line was organized in 1907 by a group of Savannah business men for One of South Atlantic, Steamship Line's four postwar acquisitions, the Southland, a C-2, poses for its formal portrait before entering service to European ports. types. Due to high building and operating costs of American ships and due to the fact that subsidies were furnished to foreign lines by their governments, competi­ tion by American ships was al­ most impossible. February 23, 1945 and the Wil­ liam J. Palmer, lost August 4, 1945. In reorganizing, following the war, the company disposed of its four owned Hog Islanders and purchased four C-2 vessels, the Southland, Southwlnd, Southstar and Southport. to discontinue its service to; In addition to the four comNorthern Europe and turn its pany vessels, the company, actvessels into other trades. Hit by, ing as general agent for the War the war-caused switch were the |Shipping Administration during Seafarers aboard the South At-, the war, operated as many as lantic ships, the company having fifty-two vessels. signed a contract with the SIU In 1944, the company was pi^eWith two chartered C-l-A ves­ However, the first World War sented with a WSA War Service made it necessary for the governThe other trade routes did not Certificate, "In recognition of sels and 13 chartered Libertys, ment to build a large fleet of produce the volume of business meritorious service to the United the company is once more oper American vessels to transportnecessary to keep the entire States of America in time of ating in the European trade. and supply our troops overseas. company fleet in operation, so all war. The two C-l-A vessels are the The building of 'this fleet brought vessels but four were sold. Those FINE CREWS CapeJSrome and Cape Race. about some revolutionai-y changes kept, the Tulsa, Shickshinny, in this country's merchant ma- Schoharie and Fluor Spar, were The libertys are Alexander S; In- commenting on the award, rine. operated during the entire war the company stated: "This recog­ Clay, Bertram G. Goodhue', Ed­ At the end of the war, like the P^"od, and although subjected to nition was largely due to • the win Markham, Felix Grundy, fine service performed by the Frank E. Spencer, Irvin S. Cobb, ,endof World Warn, the-governsubmarine warfare, and occa­ Seafarers who sailed these ships ^ment found itself the owner of sionally to attack by enemy air­ through the hazardous and dif­ James Swan, John W. Burgess, a large fleet of ships. Being an­ craft, none of the vessels was ficult conditions existing during Robert Stuart, Russell A. Alger, xious to dispose of the ships and lost, although two suffered some the war." Stephen Leacock, William Carson establish permanent American While sailing the ships of the and William R. Davie. Flag services in foi eign tirade, the damage by air attack. government allocated trade routes to various American com­ panies South Atlantic Steamship Line, in 1926, was appointed managing operators for the American Pal­ metto Line, a government-owned A familiar sight in European service from South Atlantic ports ports is the South Atlantic to the United Kingdom and con­ stack design. The stack is yel­ tinental European ports. In 1928, South Atlantic, to­ low having a black band at the gether with other shipping inter­ top followed by blue, white ests, purchased ten ships of the and blue bands. American Palmetto Line to be operated in the service already the purpose of handling export appointed by the government. shipments of naval stores from After the. purchase of- these South Atlantic ports to Europe. vessels, all of which were of the They felt that the building of Hog Island type. South Atlantic wooden vessels in Europe was' made improvements which in­ still continuing at a rate to make creased the speed of several of the export of naVal stores pi'o- the .ships, and installed refrig­ fitable. erated cargo space for the carIn entering th'e maritime field riage of Florida citrus fruit to the company did not make use of Europe. American vessels, primarily be­ FILLED OUT FLEET cause there were very few American Flag vessels operating About five years later, the in foreign trade. And like most company acquired two additional other shipping lines at that time. ships having refrigerated cargo South Atlantic Steamship main- 'space, increasing the size of its tained its service largely by the fleet to twelve ships. use of chartered foreign flag ves­ With this fleet the company sels. continued its service to Europe until 1939 when, with the pass­ COULDN'T COMPETE age of the Neutrality Act, AmeriA too-familiar scene to Seafarers who ran the U-boat gauntlet. This crew's ship didn't __ was up , until World War 11 _|Can Flag vessels were prohibited It that the company continued to ^ from carrying cargo into the war make it. Eighteen Seafarers, survivors of the torped^ Richard Caswell, are shown ready to charter foreign flag ships, by this zone. board the U,S. Navy vessel Barnegat. The-men were adrift on life rafts for six days, following time carrying cargoes of all I South Atlantic was then forced the sinking on July 16. 1943. 7i — —ITS: a —— -7- -—- —i-- o . w.. �J: m-'i-^•• Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* July 2, 1948 SBIPS'MINUTES AMD NEWS SS Southport Rams, Sinks Finnish Ship Crew In Channel Fog; Mine Menaces Rescue Holds Memorial Rites The SS Harry Peer's first two trips under the SIU banner were By GEORGE REOCH good ones, according to Worth Pittman, OS. Making our way through a peasoup fog in the English channel in the evening of The ship, a tanker belonging June 4th, our ship, the SS Southport, collided with the Finnish freighter Finnborg. to Oceanic Tankers which signed The Southport's bow cut through her midships like a knife through butter, causing the Seafarem tanker agreement recently, has been making thi-eeher to take water immediately® ahead. It's floating down on the week shuttles between Texas and and with such swiftness that her ship!" Florida. crew was forced to take to the What had been nervous ten­ Pittman signed on in New lifeboats at once. sion until then immediately be­ York originally, but the ship came near-hysteria. Immediately headed right down-the coast to We had left Le Havre after our ship was thrown into \ full the Gulf to carry oil from the discharging our cargo and were reverse. The small boats, drag­ Houston area to Jacksonville and in the Channel about 1 P.M. Due ged by our lines, were tossed Tampa. He paid off in Jackson­ to the fog we made oiur way like wood chips, while the men ville on May 22 and in Tampa blind, with the foghorn sound­ in the boats cursed and yelled on June 2. ing its blasts regularly. Once in at the top of their limgs. awhile we heard another ship Memorial Day found the Peer faintly, but nothing seemed After a few minutes we stop­ two days out of Houston and the ped and again lowered a ladder. entire crew took the occasion as riose to us. SS Harry Peer crewmember Slowly the occupants of all boats a solemn one for men who go It was after chow that we be­ A1 Lopez holds the floral were brought aboard. came aware of a ship approach­ down to the sea in ships. wreath which was cast upon We hustled the survivors into In a little ceremony which the waters during ceremonies ing well over to our portside. the messroom and plied them Pittman photographed for the in remembrance of SIU Bro­ Her horn could be heard dis­ with sandwiches, coffee, cigar­ LCXJ, Bosun Jack Christy gave a thers lost at sea. Services tinctly, but after a curious sil­ ettes and clothing. The clothing talk and floral wreath in memory were' held two days out of ence on her part, we were start­ was necessary as they were un­ of men lost at sea was tossed Houston, Texas on Memorial led to hear her blast loud and able to save , any belongings overboard. near. The Captain immediately Day. Their ship had gone down in rang for half speed. George Reoch, narrator of ten minutes. At 6:31, Bobo Merritt, fore- the Southport's harrowing They told us that the Finn­ peak lookout, saw a ship loom Channel experience, poses on borg was taking a cargo from out of the fog off the starboard deck for his picture. Brother North Africa to Finland. The wo­ and heading across our coiurse. man, we learned, was the Cap­ He phoned the bridge and Reoch was Night Cook and tain's wife. grabbed the rail, he was sure Baker on the Southport. After making the Finnish sea­ Last week the LOG reported American believes to exploit we would collide. Immediately men comfortable, we went for­ the strong protests of three mem­ slave labor. om: ship sounded three blasts ship. The lifeboat was guided ward to examine the damage to bers of the crew of the SS "If it should be necessary for and we went full astern. The by the calls coming from the our ship. Our bow had been Afoundria, a Waterman ship, ships' Captains to employ shoreother ship, however, held her other ship as her crew called gangs, then let them use Ameri­ torn from the 6 foot to the 22 coiurse and was halfway across for help in unison. Our boat, too, against the use of German "slave can labor at decent wages. Then foot mark. oyr bow before our momentum was soon lost in the fog. labor" in the British-controlled unemployment will decrease in carried us into her midships. Just then two small boats ap­ That was all we needed to the United States as every Amer­ peared, half-filled with water make us cautious during our re­ port of Hamburg. Hardly was ican worker get a living. EASY CRASH and in sinking condition. Both turn to the French coast. By the ink dry on the story before "The present practice in Ham­ It was a soft crash. Men were overcrowded with 28 men Sunday morning, after a slow a new protest arrived. This one burg is taking jobs away from standing on deck remained on and a woman. Lines from our and careful trip, we arrived in was signed by the entire Afoun­ American seamen. Instead of their feet. Nevertheless, our C-2 ship were thrown to them and Cherbourg. After giving the dria crew of 28 men. employing one or two more sea­ cut deeply into the other ship. pails for bailing were lowered. Finns a hearty breakfast we put The latest protest against the men to a ship, the employers them ashore. goings-on in Hamburg is sub­ We could see her housing Then a ladder was put over the stantially a recapitulation of now can get all this work done At present we are in drydock side. splinter like cardboard. Out of abroad at what aftiounts to prac­ a great gash in her side poured One man came aboard, then for patch repair. How long we what was said in the earlier tically no expense. a stream of phosphate, leaving a second started up the ladder will be here is anyone's guess. ones: that in the British-run "As our Union always has a yellow wake in the water as when suddenly the ladder broke We are just thankful that we are ports of Germany, the Mastei's worked for better conditions and of American ships are hiring she continued on her course. throwing the man back into the still in the land of the living. German workers and paying more jobs, we must resist any In ^ minute she was lost in the boat, almost causing it to cap­ them a few cents apiece a day attempt to break down our gains. size. fog. to do chipping, scaling and other The shipowners gradually will Our ship stopped, the lifeboat By this time our lifeboat pull­ crew ships with' fewer men if jobs. standby signal sounded. We im­ ed along side and the Chief this practice is allowed in foreign' The Afoundria men point out ports. Our policy is increased mediately lowered a boat, which Mate in charge of the boat call­ that not only does this set a pre­ employment for American sea­ put off in the direction of the ed to the Captain, "A large mine cedent that could spread to the men. detriment of American seamen "While theie are seamen wHo Word has been received of the sailing elsewhere, but that it favor such practices, their view sudden death in Nuevitas, Cuba, does the Germans no good either. results from a failure to think of Seafarer Paul Hunt. He was They' feel that the work should the thing through. No seamen, a member of the Stewards De­ be performed by the crews, or, and no shipo'wner either, who partment of the SS Noah Web­ if that is impossible, by shore- thinks carefully on this matter side labor in American ports. ster, Waterman. could advocate continuing it." The complete text of the Frank Gardner, who was Chief Steward on the Webster, wrote Afoundria cx-ew's resolution fol­ to Hunt's parents telling them lows: the details of his passing, and "In the years that have passed also telling how his shipmates since the end of the war, it has To insure payment, all had rallied around to see that been a general practice of Cab- claims for overtime musf be the funeral and other matters tains on American ships to ein- turned in to the heads of de­ were properly handled. ploy shoregang.s in foreign ports. partments no later than 72 . This has been especially true in hours following the comple­ Gardner later received a mov­ the British Occupation Zone of ing letter from Paul's father, tion of the overtime work. Germany. f;^ Louis Hunt, of Deer Park, Ohio. As soon as the penalty i&i;-' "If you know of any of Paul's work is done, a record should 30 TO 1 buddies who would drop me a be given to the Department Ijpe," wrote the elder Hunt, "it "In this zone, any Captain can head, and one copy held by The Southport as she appeared before leaving Mobile on would help us to better bear our employ 20 to 30 men for wages the mA doing the job. In addition the depart­ what proved to be an almost-disasterous trip. Feeling of the sorrows." Apparently, just Deer equivalent to what one or two Si:American seamen make a day. mental Park, Ohio, is address ^nough. delegates should crew was that if they had not struck the Finnish ship, they Paul Hunt joined the SIU in We feel that this practice is check on all overtime sheets might well have gone on to hit the loose mine floating in Boston in 1943 and sailed in the against what our Union stands 72 hours before the ship their path, The Southport has now completed patch repairs Stewards Department. He was for. Furthermore, it is contrary makes port. to what any right-thinking 23 years old. in Cherbourg and is on her way back to the Stales. •'tl More Afoundria Men Blast Use Of Cheap Labor Abroad Paul Hunt Dies In Cuba; Member Of SIU 5 Years yi' r:<l li] i'! On Overtine r- *• -i-JI �Friday, July 2, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine 9* Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings • STEEL FLYER. May 14— Chairman Ross Rhady; Secretary Paul Chavez. Few disputed hours in all departments. Ap­ proved repair list. Hot water sit­ uation to be taken up with Patrolman. Elected Chester to be Ship's Delegate. Carried mo­ tion by Raffoon, seconded by Morris, that men try to get room allowance for period in January when there was no heat aboard. Delegates to get new reading ma­ terial for next trip. Milk to be bought in sanitary containers in­ stead of five-gallon cans. if if if ALCOA PIONEER. April 11— Chairman Red Collins; Secretary Eddie Caudill. Department dele­ gates reported everytthing okay. Voted for porthole screehs to be obtained at first U.S. port, and for keys to crew's quarters. Collins elected Ship's Delegate. Departments to take turns clean­ ing laundry, and the messhall be kept clean. Voted to hold meet­ ings every two weeks. Discuseion of various Union matters under Good and Welfare. Min­ ute of silence for departed Brothers. ing ship's gear or interfering with shipmates while drunk would be fined and the fine would be turned over to the strike fund. Issues of the April LOG were received in Rotter­ dam, and the membership, many of whom stood picket duty, were glad to hear of the outcome of the UFE strike. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if if if Good and Welfare: Vote of thanks for Chief Steward and his staff for the good food and serv­ ice they put out during trip. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX MAIDEN CREEK. May 23— Chairman Antonio Schiavone; Secretary Ifiobert G. Vamon. The Delegates reported disputed over­ time would be checked and ready for the Patrolman upon arrival. Good and Welfare: The cramped condition of the Bosun's, Deck Engineer's, and Cook's foc'sls was discussed and it was decided to report the 'matter to the Patrol­ man. Motion was made to re­ quest the LOG to print an article of clarification on painting done by the Steward Department. It was moved that the slopchest in­ voices be checked to ascertain if more than ten percent profit was being charged, and to endeavor to have the stale cigarettes changed for fresh ones. WFDIDITA^AINj ©MCE A/^CRETHe ASCr W PISTRICT lEAPS THE I WAY A/MERICA/S/ SEAMEAl. IM THESE •DAVS OF -lAFTHAt^TLEY AND OTHER AMn-i-ABoft ueSlSLAnOAiTHESlU CCWTINUES TV MAKE THE MAJOR ^AlNS OA) THE WATE.RFROMT/ PA\/lMC5THE WAV EDR THE OTHER 0^)/O^JS, THESE ARE FOWIERFUL WEAfC»S FOROI?6A/V/7IM6- SO SPREA'D THE WORD TO THE UAJORGANJlZED SEAMEAJ You MEET, AAD SPREAD THE UHIOAJ / C TRINITY VICTORY. April 25 —Chairman J. L. McHenry; Sec­ retary A. J. Yukniz. Delegates reported on Union status of members in their departments. New Business: covered mess room cleanliness, a general repair ist, and the posting of slopchest price lists. Good and Welfare: By HANK XXX An invitation was extended to JOHN RINGLING. AprU 23— department heads to attend one Chairman F. McGuire; Secretary An example of a powerful and effective defense of the meeting. One minute of silence P. Jakubcsak. Delegates re­ labor movement and especially the SIU membership is the for Brothers lost at sea. ported on Union standing of SIU's tremendous victory in keeping solid our traditional if if if members. New Busincs: Mo­ if if if STEEL DESIGNER. May 9— TRINITY VICTORY. May IB- tion to re'quest. Patrolman investi­ Hiring Hall. The sailors in other maritime unions are faced Chairman Vassar Szymanski; Chairman W. Lyons; Secretary gate the death of John A. Gibson, with fear, cohfusion and dangerous job conditions through Secretary E. Goslow. Few hours A. J. Yuknis. Deck and engine to find if he was a SIU member, the attacks by the shipowners and the communists. This is all of disputed overtime in depart­ department delegates reported and to ascertain why there was the more reason for all SIU Brothers to fully understand and ments and repair list to be disputed overtime. New Busi- no case history sent aboard on appreciate what the SIU Hiring Hall victory means in these turned over to Patrolman. Patrol­ ne.ss: Motion to request Master to him. Also to ask Patrolman to days of tough shipping, unemployment and dangerous antiman to check on money from have coffee urn changed, and find out why Brother E. Mattsprevious slopchest overcharges steam line installed in laundry. son was put on the ship as work­ labor hysteria. which was to go for athletic Good and Welfare: Motions that away when he needed medical ^ K i K ft equipment. Suggested that rooms adequate clothing be worn at attention. E. Abualy was elected be reassigned on a watch-and- meal times, that watch men use Ship's Delegate. Motion to Every SIU permitman and )300kman has the responsibility at watch basis. Voted to try to get showers as soon as possible after make up repair list and submit all times of honestly protecting the jobs, contracts and aims oJ an extra Messman.. Patrolman coming off watch. One minute to department heads. Good and the SIU by carrying out the SIU rules aboard ship and in the to check insufficiency of soap of silence for Brothers lost at Welfare: Members agreed to Union Halls. While in port, every oldtimer and youngtimer has supply. Washing machine to be sea. eave their quarters clean on day the opportunity to read his weekly Union newspaper and have left for next crew, with notice of payoff. Fines of ten dollars it mailed home free of cost. He also has the obligation to study to next crew to show apprecia­ against eleven crew members are the Union constitution, the shipping rules, and booklets explain­ tion by donations to LOG and to be turned over the the hospi­ ing how to become better Union men, how to organize new hospitals, present crew having tal fund. One minute of silence companies, how to be a shipboard delegate, etc. A tough Seafarer bought machine. Minute of observed for Brothers lost at sea. may be competent in his rating and a swell shipmate, but he silence for Brothers lost at sea. should not allow himself to be ignorant of his own Union rules XXX PONTUS H. ROSS, May 9— and programs. if if if WALTHAM VICTORY. Jan. 18 Chairman Smith; Secretary De —Chairman N. Fisher: Secretary XXX Sei. Deck Delegate reported C. V. Dix. Delegates reported on AZALEA CITY. May IS— overtime slips would be given Such ignorance fouls up the contracts and the smoothstanding of crew members. New Chairman L. S. Bugajewski; Sec­ for cleaning oil on deck. Good working apparatus of the SIU. whether it be ihe organizaTional Business; Jack Johns elected retary H. Hankee. Department and Welfare: It was agreed that program for getting more companies and jobs, the educational Ship's Delegate. Moriarity moved delegates reported all in order. Steward Department would paint program in protecting contracts, taking ccure of beefs in a that the question of more suit­ Ship's delegate reported that he out quarters, heads and showers, peaceful and sensible way or stopping gashound performers. able quarters for Junior Engi­ had talked to Captain and ob­ while the Deck Department We must emphasize that every Seafarer should understand one neers be taken up with the pa­ tained an issue of five cartons of would paint mess hall and rec­ big necessity: To protect the strength, the many victories in trolman upon arrival. Under cigarettes per person. Good and reation room. Crew members beefs, the powerful reputation and the current expansion of Good and Welfare it was decided Welfare: It was agreed that a were asked to return books and the SIU. He must at all times carry out his shipboard job that singlets and undershorts table be reserved for the 4-8 magazines to the library and not in shipshape SIU style and practice the same type of good could not be worn in the mess- watch at night in order that they let them accumulate in the unionism in every SIU Union hall. room at meal times; but that T- could be served first. It was ar­ foc'sles. One minute of silence shirts and tropical shorts would ranged for the crew aft to use observed for Brothers lost at sea. be accepted. The Deck Dele­ the Steward's department show­ Brother Bob High just sailed into town as "second mate" gate was asked to see the First ers because only steam and hot aboard a day coach of the Pennsylvania Raih'oad. Bob, who has Assistant about fixing the toilets. water was available aft. Since a quick-triggered sense of humor and the biggest and best "port­ One minutes of silence for Broth­ this situation is common on C-2's able slopchest" of all latest humorous events, is keeping Brother it was decided to register a com­ ers lost at sea. Pete Larsen and others in stitches. We recommend our "Cauli­ plaint upon return to the U.S. flower Award" for the best sense of humor to Bob... Brother in order to have the water line Charlie Scofield, the Electrician, just sailed in with his mustache' fixed. One minute of silence for ... Here are some oldtimers in town: Frank Fromm, E. McCarthy, departed Brothers. F. L. Ryan, L. Kimbriel, E. Sato, D. Lillje, J. R. Henchey, K. HAWSER EYE, May 6—Chair­ XXX Staalsen, M. Garcia, A. M. Anderson, A. Pipinen, .H. S. Bers, T. CAFF. MOHICAN, May 25— man P. Allgeier; Secretary Jos­ Salvatore, C. Hartman, T. M. Wabolis, J. Norgaard, L. Fi-anken, Chairman Chiaf Steward Nauja- eph Booker. New Business: Mo­ if X X T. Paul, C. O. Lee, L. P. Hogan, A. Magapagl, R. Baker, J. Tilden, McKITTRICK HILLS, May 25 lis; Secretary Rocky Basney. tions to discuss several Brothers J. Cegante, A. Petroe, F. J. Kroeker, C. Hunnicutt, C. W. —Chairman Jim Hammond; Sec­ Delegates reported on status of who had been loged for failure Rasmussen. to perform duties while drunk. retary Walter Haryek. Deck members and Steward Depart­ Delegate reminded the members ment Delegate reported 65 hours The Brothers were warned not to ft ft ft that all overtime must be turned disputed overtime. New Busi­ let it happen again or action The following Brothers will be receiving the LOG every in within 72* hours. Engine Dele­ ness: Motions for cleanliness of would be taken against them. week: James Wirtz of Pennsylvania, C. Hitchcock of New Under Good and Welfare the laundry, request for an extra gate asked that all performers York, Allen Rose of Virginia. Guy Wilson of Texas. Clinton Steward was requested to serve perculator, cups and glasses car­ be brought up on charges for the Mason of Florida, Fred Miller of California, Dewey Shaver of more cold drinks in hot weather, ried out of m room to be re­ good of the Union. Good and and the meeting was assui-ed by North Carolina. Frank Bachot of Louisiana, Alton Clement of turned before meal hours. Mo­ Welfare: It was decided that Louisiana, Wesley Young of Maryland. Howell Mauldin of the Steward of his full coopera­ tion that no one pay off until all ship's meetings be held every Tennessee. two weeks. Performers damag- disputed overtime .is settled. tion. CUT and RUN �-frt-7 Page Tea THE SEAFARERS Friday'-July 2'.19<I8 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS r• ;/*• tl Feels Men Getting Trayel Pay Should Pile Off Ship PART OF THE 'BEST CREW* ON THE HOOD Log-A-Rhythms ; To the Editor: idea. If you have an opinion, send it to the LOG where I can Back in 1941 in Mobile, if you paid off a ship with trans­ see it and where everybody can portation, you had to register at see it. I think this is an important the Hall and get your job off the issue, because I believe that the board if you wanted to stay on things like transportation which the ship. There was no taking the SIU has gained the hard the money and just staying way should be for the benefit of aboard whether there was any­ everybody, not for the benefit body on the beach or not. I think that's the way it ought of just a few individuals who J to be now. There should be a take advantage of a pretty good provision in the shipping rules deal. Henry Robinson covering this point. It should (Ed. Note: How about tak­ read somewhat as follows: ing a cue from Brother Robin­ A man must get off a ship son? Let him and the other after making a voyage whenever transportation is called for be­ Brothers read what you think. cause the ship pays off in a port Send your letters to the Editor. different from the one named in SEAFARERS LOG, SI Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. the articles. • Pictured here are a few of the crewmembers cf the A man who takes his trans­ Robin Hood, described by O. L. Stefansson as "the best crew portation and stays aboard is I have ever sailed with." Posing formally, above, are, left to doing somebody on the beach right, sitting—^L. Fisher, AB; O. Stefansson, Bosun: Bill, . out of a job. The guy on the Crewmessman; Bedroom Steward; and Smitty, AB. Standing— beach may have been waiting a B. Frew, OS; C. Carson, DM; C. Johnson, AB; and unidenti­ , long time. fied AB. BAD EXAMPLE What is more, the man staying To the Editor: aboard is setting a bad example which makes it hard for the Now that our committee is Negotiating Committee to im­ meeting with the operators for prove our wages and overall new contracts, we still have a working conditions. Transporta­ few irresponsible persons who tion is not a bonus, it's a guar­ per.si.st in staying drunk on the antee that a men gets to his job while aboard our contracted home port with his wages in­ ships. These men are refusing to do their work and forcing tact. other men to perform their du­ So I say again that the ship­ ties. The companies, of course, ping rules should require a man have full reports on all such paying off with transportation to cases. register and get his job off the We have the best contracts- in board SIU style. the maritime industry, but these SIMILAR RULING characters are hurting our This change I suggest is right chances of getting better con­ in line with the things we have tracts. These irresponsibles done already. It's like barring should be removed,, from the shipboard promotions. You re­ SIU—they are a distinct liability member how it used to be: a to our organization. guy who got next to the com­ KEEP LOOKOUT pany would gradually get him­ All SIU crews should watch self promoted up, doing every­ out for this kind of company Three members of the Robin Hood's Deck Gang shown thing the company way. stooge and report his actions to busy overhauling guy^ blocks and making rope slings. Left to I say we should ship SIU style the nearest Union Hall. They right—Jack, OS: L. Fisher, AB: and Claus, Deck Maintenance. right down the line. Personally should see that action is' taken Photos were submitted to the LOG by Joseph - Faircloth, I'd. like to know what some of by the membership in the one Baker on the Seton Hall Victory. Stefansson gave the photos the other Brothers think of this sure way of nailing them once to Faircloth when he returned to the U.S. on the Seton Hall and for all. Any person who after falling, ill in Lourenco Marques. At present he is in Sitting Pretty violates our contracts is. not the Staten Island Hospital. worthy of sailing with the SIU. Brothers, if the companies had control of the hiring, such ac­ tions would result in these men To the Editor: hears he hurridly relays to ^ the being fired and blackballed. Captain. Why, then, should we put up Just a few lines to the LOG We've been on this shuttle run and all Brothers to let everjmne with the likes of these men? know how. good or bad^ trip for over six months now and ANOTHER TYPE can be if you get a few phonys Another type of disruptor is topside. the former official of the Union First the Captain. Maybe some who spends his time blasting the of the brothers have heard of membership and its duly elected him. He was thrown out of the officials. Men like this are just Waterman fieet for smuggling as bad as shipboard performers. cigarettes into Germany. Now he Cases have cropped up in Boston is with . Alcoa. He's ho doubt and New Orleans of such disrup­ dreaming up a little racket to tive tactics. In both cases, how­ pull on this run. ever, the membership was quick The Chief Mate is as bad as to dispose of these characters. the Old Man. Of course,- he is Any other disruptors who show still an apprentice when it comes up to try to blast us will be to hardtiming the men, but he the Radio Operator has become Up from the depths for a handled in the same way by an is a studious one. He'll learn all so fast at speeding tales topside the tricks. breath of- air*. Biothex. Jones. alert membership... Brothers, do not let anyone The Radio Operator is learn­ that we are considering entering Fireman , on the Rufas W. him in the Olympic tryouts. Peckham. looks pleasant for. endanger our contracts by will­ ing his at the Mate's knee. In What event? , Why, bull throw­ the camera, of Doc. Pepper. fully disregarding union condi­ due time he, too, will be a rival ing, of course. The Peckhani. at the time, tions. Take immediate action to for the Captain in hardtiming. Crew of Ihe Right now he is playing "ears" was on its way to Nagoya, get rid of such people. SB Diamond Hitch LeRoy Clarke for the Skipper. Everything he Japan. Performers Harm Union, Contracts, Brother Charges I".' Hitch Has Many 'Hardtime Pupils' 7-v- What Some Would Like By "WANDERING SEAFARER' Said a bucko skipper To his bucko male: "We'll toast the future, • Sing our hymn of hate To the day when unions Shall be no more. And we'll be the masters Three miles off shore. "Here's to the soul Of Captain Bligh— Captain Ahab's own brother; —They did not die; Td hell with progress If we must explain The deeds we do. Which cause men pain. "We'll sail the ships With cat o' nine tails,_ A flogging for an answer. To make crews quail. We'll put God's fear In their very bones. And feed their carcasses To ol' Davey Jones. "We'll set the wages. And cut down the grub. We'll carve out a kingdom On each rotten tub; As gods we'll be. With the limit the sky. The past will be with us. Bye and bye. ;.Af' ^ "So here's to the Ahabs And the Blighs, Our souls are merged And they hover nigh; Down with the unions And modern, thought. That would curb our power . Which treasure bought." The Union answers. Clear and strong: "The laws of justice To all belong. As freemen we saily As patriots we stand Beneath starry banners Of our land." i , . Best Wishes To SIU From The Fitzgeralds To the Editor: We have moved from Washing­ ton to Nashville, Tenn., where we ai-e already getting, the LOG. Sp will you please discontinuesending it to our old address. We thank you for 'sending the paper to us, as we certainly en­ joy keeping up with the brothers at sea. We send our best wishes to the Brotherhood and to the LOG. G. M. Fitzgerald , �Friday. July 2. 1948 THE Seafarer Submits Poetry, Urges Members To Write To Ihe Editor: Enclosed you will find a poem that I have written recently. In the event that you find it suitable please place it in j:he LOG whenever there is enough space to do so. I have been in the SIU a year now, and it goes without saying that I find it to be a top outfit. This is the first time I ever have sent anything into the LOG. However I feel that each and every Brother should take time out and contribute some sort of article to the LOG, for the LOG, after all, is what we make it. Here is the poem: V A SAILOR'S THOUGHTS The restless urge to wander, The yearning to be free, Decided me to pack my gear And take a trip to sea. I wanted to journey To ^ands far away. Or perhaps Do It Now By an overwhelming vole on the Referendum Ballot, the membership of the Sea­ farers International Union. A&G District, went on rec­ ord to protect itself in the hard days to come by build­ ing up a strike fund and by providing shoreside oper­ ating bases. That means a $10.00 Strike Assessment and a $10.00 Building Assessment. Al­ ready many members have paid these sums. The operators will move without warning. It is our duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Union. To the end of the rain­ bow, And tarry for'er and a day. SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Military Rules In Port Of Bremen Vague And Costly, Brother Learns To the Editor: J Due to the fact that a certain 'American ship did not carry During my ship's last stay of liquid penicillin in her medicine Oh many miles have I one week in the port of Bremen, chest, a crew member carried traveled. Since the day I first left Germany, several unhappy in­ I some himself. He had 500,000 home. cidents took place involving units, just sufficient to tide one And many sights have I merchant seamen from various person through an illness. It would have been hard for iseen ships. anybody to doubt the seaman's I n Shanghai, Paris and Nowhere is the old adage, statement of the facts. He had Rome. "Ignorance of the law is no ex­ made no effort to the conceal the However, dear Brothers, cuse," so religiously observed as medicine. That he intended it This I confess: in Bremen and Bremerhaven. for his own use seemed beyond Of the places I've looked at, Whether you are rrtaking your question. I love my home town the hundredth trip, and are wise to CONnSCATED best. all the military rules, or are making your first trip and don't Yet no amount of reasoning Some time I'll abandon know an iota about Bremen, you could save him from being fined. This life of a sailor, And settle, no more to roam. get the same penalty if you Nor could it save the penicillin No matter how far you crack one of the laws promul­ from being confiscated. gated by the military authorities. May fate be kind to this sea­ travel, And don't expect a fair break. You will find no place like man! May he have no need for home. During my last seven trips to the confiscated medicine while he F. P. Jeffords Bremen and Bremerhaven, I was is in regions where it cannot be told by various German citizens obtained. And may other sea­ and in some cases by my ship­ men save themselves from simi­ mates of the various regulations lar predicaments. They can save governing merchant seamen themselves easily enough by ashore in the American zone of turning penicillin or other medi­ Germany. But I never had read cines over to the Master or the a copy of any regulation nor Purser upon entering the Bremen seen any posted aboai'd ship or area. One ship made Hamburg in the elsewhere. To the Editor: British Zone before reaching POST RULES In the daily papers I read Bremen in the American. While about the new draft law. Sold­ in Hamburg, some of the crew iers and sailors who had a cer­ In fact, outside of a few para­ who had friends there acquired tain amount of war service are graphs printed on the back of my several German-made articles as exempted. Even the goody, shore pass, I have yet to be in­ gifts. Not knowing anything goody boys — the Coast Guard formed officially of the existence about regulations and having no of any such regulations. For that personnel—are cleared. reason, I suggest here that ship's intention of "smuggling" the ar­ Where the heck do we, the delegates re,quest ships' masters ticles anywhere, they made no merchant seamen, stand? or American authorities in Bre­ effort to conceal them. The crew was not informed of I am one of the many SIU men for copies of the rules gov­ the legal aspect of an economic members who is between 19 and erning merchant seamen. Those 25 years of age; and I am won­ rules should be posted in every transaction outside the American Zone, nor were they instructed dering just what is to become ship that approaches Bremen. to declare such articles. When of us. The incidents which took place the German customs men, under Perhaps Joe Volpian of the in Bremen during my last visit Special Services Department can would have been minimized and the supei'vision of an American give us the true low down in might have been avoided entirely official, found these articles, they the next issue of the LOG. if the crews of the ships involved FREE-WHEELING Thanks fw a wonderful news­ had been properly informed of paper. the rules. It is to save other Walter S. Blazer merchant seamen hitting Bremen (Ed. Note: See article on grief and material loss that I am submitting this letter. page 3 of this issue.) Brother Wants True Lowdown On Draft . Status confiscated them. The latest in­ formation I have was that the men involved were to appear be­ fore a U. S. military court in Bi'emen. I 'was told that one of the men claimed that he had a camera which he brought from the States confiscated, although he showed stateside pictures as evidence that he'd had it a long time. However, it was a German-made camera, and he lost it because he could not produce a bill of sale from the States. WORD OF WARNING To camera enthusiasts I say if you have a German camera don't bring it to Bremen unless you register it was the customs peo­ ple in the States before you leave. The last day we were in Bre­ men, several members of the crew of one ship complained to the chief German police officer that German guards at the dock were frisking American seamen and confiscating the few handfuls of extra cigarettes they found above the allowable three packs a man. As a result the practice was stopped and the guards involved were dealt with summarily. We were told that the German police on the docks did not have the right to confiscate cigarettes or anything else from an Ameri­ can citizen. If an American was found carrying prohibited ar­ ticles, he was supposed to be sent back to the ship, or the American military police were to be called to make Sn arrest. We could not confiim the legal aspects of this last information as we sailed shortly after the in­ cident occurred. Philip Reyes PETROLITE MEN It's All Very Clear Now — He's In The Marine Corpse To the Editor: Me: Excuse me, I'm in the merchant marine. She: Oh, where are stationed? Me: Here and there. She: Where's your uniform? Me: A dog bit the seat out of it and I'm having it fixed. She: Have you been on a big boat lately? Pity the poor seaman that meets an inland girl for the first time. Having been a Sealarer for the past four years I frequently find myself heading inland to drink in the cool air of the mountains and take a hike through the woods. But, as it usually happens, I find myself drinking something a little stronger than air, and the THlS AiEDAL THEY GAVE nearest I get to the woods is ME.Tbia.'SUIlMMlkkSthe sawdust the barkeep dumps IW UW1>ER.VM€ARI around every morning. But on with my story, N On these inland trips I usually meet a few of the local belles. These ladies know as milch about the merchant marine (what's left of it) as I do of the function of the female brain. The following is an account of Me: I was on a Campbell Soup a conversation I usually find my­ tanker last trip. self involved in: She: I'll bet you boys ate She: Do you work around plenty of soup, didn't you? (Ye here? Gods!) Me: No, I'm in the merchant Me: Yes, we had a soup pump marine. rigged up on deck. She: Oh, I know a fellow in She: I wish I were a man. I'd join the Marine Corps like you. the Marine Corps. He's ... Me: I'm in the merchant marine. She: How long have you been in the service? Me: About four yeai's. She: Are you going to retire on a pension? Me: I doubt it very much. She: What will they do if you stay over your leave? Me: They worry a lot. She: Where do you like to go best? Me: The Virgin Islands. She: Tee Hee! That's cute. Oh, there's Lulubelle, my girl­ friend. You must meet her. She's so sweet, you'll just love her. She: Lulu. This is Jack. He's in the Marine Corps. Lulu: Hello. Say, I know a fel­ low in the Marine Corps. Where are you stationed? . Me: I'm in the merchant ma­ rine hnd not the goddam Marine Corps! Lulu: Say, where's your uni­ form? Me: Ye Gods! Bartender, bring me another drink and make it double. Melvin G. Hartley During one of the few times ashore during an 11-months voyage, a couple of the Petrolite crew latched onto bicycles' and, with the aid of a guide, toured Casablanca. Perez, a local boy. on the left, poses with Petroliters Jack Maurer. OS. and John Crews. OS. Picture was submitted to the LOG by Brother Crews. �Pitge Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG MADE FIRST SIU-CONTRACTED TRIP ON STEEL SURVEYOR Brother's Big Brainstorms RaftgeFrom B'way To Yo-Yo Ta the Editor; The crew of SIU men who look Ihe Sleel'S irveyor oul on her firsl SIU'-contracted trip. Brother Thurston J. Lewis, Deck Delegate, reported that the gang worked together well and went a long ways toward ironing , out the kink> aboard the newly-contracted ship. No names are given, but according to their rating, they are, left to right, front row—Maintenance, Engine Delegate, Galley Boy, Chief Cook, Maintenanc; and Acting AB; Back ro^ — Messboy, AB, Messboy, FWT, Steward, Jr. Engineer, Oiler, Oiler, FWT, OS and Second Cook. Surveyor's First Trip Under Sit One Long 'Battle Of The Agreement' Friday, July 2. 1948 ship is quite long enough. How about some fellows writing in their opinions on this questioq. How about a few blasts. Im'r agine one year on one ship! Never making a shoreside meetiing! Seldom reading a LOGJ Oh well, so it means job se­ curity. Another thing I am against ig unlicensed men eating topside, or going ashore with the ship's brains. This practice should stop now. Here are a few brainstorms. Yes, brainstorms. The first thing you should do is go see "Finian's-Rainbow," at the 46th:8treet Treater in New York. In the first act a man called Woody comes out on the stage arid introduces himself like this: "I am in the merchant marine. I am a union organizer." Now my thought is that we ought to persuade Woody to say: "I'm an 8IU organizer." It would sound better. YG-YO FOR FLATTIES Ready fbr the next? In the Did you ever notice the Neiy personal column of the LOG you can run an ad like this: "Lost, York police, standing on the one set of upper teeth. Finder corners swinging their, clubs en? pleesh weturn, rish. awaysh. dangering the very lives of pass­ ing pedestrians? Did. it ever ocIsh neesh em wery wadly." Or we can run one like this: 'Are. you .kmely? 8ee..Mabel, be­ Vo,Vo,/i?, fore paying bfif. I "listen to all beefs . and .will advice ..." And then, underneath: "Forget Mabel. See Irene. I serve coffee. Bring your friends." OKAY. JUST ONE You mean you can take an­ other? I'm surprised, but here it comes; In the money due column rim this: "Alec "Trissian has $35,000 coming in disputed overtime on his one-month voy­ cur to you that we could make a age." Side-splitting, isn't it? I million dollars off those guard­ ians of public safety? thought so. Bromo Seltzer! Bromo Selt­ There they stand swing the zer! Well you can see I'm try­ sticks, thinking no doubt of the ing. For breakfast we had il­ undented heads of thousands of legitimate Rice Krispies — snap, pickets. However, these guys crackle but no pop. The reason are human and they do go home I act like this is on account of nights like other people who my new walkie-talkie. It talks work ashore. all right, but the darned thing When a cop gets home, that won't walk. Ouch, you're hurt­ swinging arm of his must be ing my arm. Take a sedative pretty restless with nothing to and relax. twirl. Why don't we go into the Let the Union take a firm new yo-yo business? We could sell a stand, on that Chief Mate who yo-yo to every cop in New York, told the Congressmen in Wash­ and then to cops in other ports. ington that we wouldn't sail with A cop could swing his yo-yo at him on Pacific Tankers ships. home before the mirror and prac­ Let's tell him sure we'll sail with tice ugly strike-breaking faces on him on all the Pacific Tankers himself. there are. All he has to do is 'get Tell Rudy hello, and to hold himself a job. Let him find out my mail. I'll be away from New that Pacific Tankers went out of York for several months. business. Ed Larkin I believe- that one year on a that long but he was flabber­ We -thought that we got coffee ,To the Editor; gasted by the question, jtime every two hours, but found We are just completing a trip i "Well, we'll give them coffee that according to the agreement on the 88 8teel 8urveyor, ship we can work from 6 to 9 with­ 1 to keep the peace," stated the of the recently-acquired Isthmian I Captain. "But you are to be out coffee: We were chagrined line. We were duly warned by paid for eight hours and you when we were shown by the the Brothers making the last might as well work it." Mate. That made us decide to voyage that we might regret our The Mate, as usual, tries to I study the agreement more close­ trip. It was to be our first trip lyshy clear of any overtime in under the new Isthmian Agree­ ment. We were also told that lieu of the rest period. One We haven't seen, anything in the Mate was a phony claiming evening, when the delegate was the agreement to this effect, but to be an ex-SUP man. We agree on the wheel, he went up to 'when the Mate was asked for that if he was ever an 8UP argue with him. He staided to [overtime sheets, he answered, sailor, he is now ex'—but defin­ tell him to inform the, crew not j "Ys, I have some company over­ to put down for such overtime time sheets, but I'm not going itely. when they were on sea watches. to give them to you. You fellows Things were so-so during our He was arguing his point with (the union) are supposed to fur­ trip out. On leaving Bombay grand rhetoric; and supposed nish your own." the Chief Mate refused to knock logic, when the Junior Third I Well, here's to the 8IU. In a off the 12-4 watch at 11 o'clock Mate on watch jumped him.. few days we will be drinking as per agreement. He told the about talking to the helmsman to our Grand Old Union in 8avDelegate that he should read the at the wheel. That took the wind annah. We are eagerly looking agreement. Later he learned his out of his logic, but fast; It was forward to meeting a few of mistake and told the 12-4 if a sight to see. our Brothers there. they put down overtime he Thursion - Ji; Lewis To the Editor: We get meager news from the passengers, who may want to woidd make it hard for them. 8tates on the radio, but we have Deck. Delegate get home early: Bell to bell and strictly 15 min­ I am a retired member of the Sleel Surveyor heard rumors of a strike; When Cooperation and courtesy will utes for coffee. Kinda smells, the Delegate asked the Radio­ Seafarers and I am now running, be extended to you from the doesn't it? man about such news, the Radio­ moment you board our car at In Madras the 4-8 watch was man replied, "The first Officer BROTHER, IN ARMY, a limousine service. the gangplank until you arrive standing by to turn to from 9 has all of that dope;" We: have MISSES THE LOG If any of the Brothers are go­ at your doorstep. And Seafarere to 10:30 A.M. because the Mate been led to believe that the To the Editor: ing- home- after the payoff, we'll 'will' be given special prices. did not have them turned to. Mate had put the hush-hush on provide firstrrate service at very ' Incidentally, I joined the SIU Later, when he found we were him about issuing strike news , I have been in the army for moderate praces. Should any in New Orleans in 1942 and my about seven months now, and I to be in port overnight, he want­ to the crew. shipmates care to go home over book which carries No. 22739, I miss getting the SEAFARERS ed them to work that hour and I Now we are about four days the weekend while their ship, has been retired in good standa; half in the afternoon to com­ out of 8avannah and rather glad LOG. I had it sent home for is in port, they should call us irig. my parents to read, but if it plete their eight hours. The Del­ this trip, is coming to a close; would "be possible I would like for service. When you need transportation, egate told him the 4-8 watches to have another copy sent here. Should an arrangement be give us a call: De Carlo's LimoNOT BAD, OVERALL eight hours were up at noon and he had to go to the Captain All in, all, it has been better In fact, there, are two other Sea- made for our service and the sine Service, 900 East 163rd St., to make that stick. He did it than we expected. But we would jfarers here besides, myself, so if payoff then delayed, for several Bronx, New York, Telephone like' to warn anybody about to you could send three LOGs it hours or days, we'll stand by at DA 3-8726. though. Carlos Ibrain make a trip on, the^8teel 8urvey- would be very much appre­ no extra cost, ready to shove STHICT SCHEDULE off when you're able. or that. Chief Mate 8pence is a ciated. Stand-by has been- strict on the I hard taskmaster. He has all When I first joined the army If CHOW. TOO bridge. The Delegate had to go ready told the- Bosun that next was stationed so far. away from to> the Captain to get the last trip he intends to. run the Deck the coast that itr was-, impoasible- On long distance trips, ar­ stand-by knocked off long Department strictly from bell to for me to get any of the water­ rangements are made for suffi­ Membership, rules require enough to make coffee and tidy beU. front news. That's when a LOG: cient rest periods, coffee and every man entering the Un­ up the mesSt-oom for the oncom­ We believe that these ships would have looked like an old, doughnuts or equivalent^—at no ion Halls to show his Union ' charge to our customer. ing; watch; can be made into better, crafts friend. ^ hook, pro-book, pernpl card "Is there anything- in the for our Brothers to sail on if I would also like to have the If; after leaving the ship, you • or- white- card to the Door- • agreement that says we have to ! the fellows come aboard with address of the Union Hall in should wish to go shopping for man. Nothing else will be- ^ I., five them coffee?" the Captain their eyes open, willing to do New York. a period: of not longer than two ; recognized.. This is for the asked. their work in 8IU style, and David B. Moz«Ui hoursj. so that you. may look m e m b e r s h i p's protection.. "No sir, it was not thought to willing to help the Delegates presentable when you get* home, Don't waste the Doorman's Fort Monmouth. N^- J> be necessary," the Delegate said. keep the operators to the agree­ (Ed.. Noten TKr«B: Foil Mtui- our chauffers will go out. of their — or your own — time by "It has been the custom for the ment. mouth? Eoldier'aes^rers wiU be: way to assist you. Providing,, of arguing this point. Observe past hundred years." He was not We slipped up once when we reading their individual copies; course; this does not conflict the. rules; you make. ' sure it had been the custom for were s-r overtime after 6 P.M. of the LOG fromvnow on.) with the wishes of your fellow EroUier Provides Limousine Service MMibersbip Rules �-•y-r i •r:!' '''' Friday. July 2. 1948 THE Robin Kirk Crew Praises Steward, Three Fine Cooks To the Editor: The crew of the Robin Kirk wish to express their thanks to the SteWards Department for the swell food and courteous service that was extended during the past three-months trip. Oar Chief Steward, Joe Miller has done it again. The food was superb. Lobster tails in butter, milk three times a day, plenty of ice cream and, believe it or not, beer. Joe has proven again that he is our number-one Union Stew­ ard;' and the crew that sails with him is a lucky crew. Joe has three cooks that would put a lot of big hotels to shame: Chief Cook J. Bove, Baker D. E. Jessup .and Second Cook F. G. Rocafort. Our Skipper, Captain Scholder cooperated 100 percent; which proves that we can work to- gether. There, hasn't been one logging. Joe reports that our Skipper has never turned down a legi­ timate request. Anything rea­ sonable that has been asked for has been granted. Sending a wire ahead for milk to be on the dock is a very unusual pro­ cedure—but not on this ship! Our hats are off to a Skipper who has the crew's welfare at heart. P. Sudia A. T. Arnold Michele Amato SEAFARERS LOG LOG TO BE ISSUED WEEKLY IN DURBAN As a result of arrangements made with 'the Robin Line, bundles of the SEAFARERS LOG will be available shoitly to the company's vessels calling at Durban, Union of South Africa. Crews of SlU-manned ships may procure these bundles from T. McMurdo, acting manager for William Cotts and Co., Ltd., Robin Line agents in Durban. The first bundles of the LOG under the distribution agreement are now on the way and should be available shortly in the South African port. Thereafter, Mr. Murdo will have copies weekly. Elusive McGogle Brothers Have Mission Men Baffled To the Editor: I am writing this as helpful information for the rest of the SIU-SUP crews of mission-type tankers: We have a very good bunch of Engineers and men on here, and we all agree that the only trouble on this type is caused by two infamous characters, the Brothers McGogle. First, and leader, is Pinhead McGogle, who has a fat beUy, toothpick legs and gigantic feet, which he uses to kick out the blades of the turbines. SEAMAR*S COLD BOXES: A STUDY IN CONTRAST Grantham Retires Book; Goes Into Repair Business i'. He runs around in the steam lines and boiler drums kicking but tubes and knocking out joints. Then he sits up with a derby hat on the back of his head, a black cigar in his mouth, a pea­ nut-butter sandwich in one hand and a bottle of Schlitz in the other just laughing like hell while you sweat your very blood out trying to make repairs. THREE FEATTIERS. PLEASE Now Joe, who looks like his brother, wears a Napoleonic hat With three feathers in it. His famous stunts are throw­ ing grit in the bearings, messing up the fans on the boilers and kicking out the governor-tips on the turbines. He was caught the other day sitting on top of one of the '•UcwEST;Tw,you I'COtC. OOSTliKFA PEANUT &CT7ER. | •SAKIDWICM ' Chances are you don't lug around a refrigerator or vacuum cleaner in your seabag, but if you do and any kinks develop Bosun Bob and AB Ed must have felt like while in New York, there is a Old Mother Hubbard when they looked into Seafarer ready and waiting to the crew's icebox aboard the SS Seamar. handle your case, where the traditionally generous Calmar night Lonnie Grantham, a Seafarer lunch is kepL for several years, retired his But just to prove the Steward isn't such a book this week and hung out his bad fellow after all, they took a look into the shingle notifying one and all that Saloon ice-box (right). Sure enough. That he is available for the repairing gentleman's gentleman had taken good care and servicing of all electrical ap­ of the officers. pliances. He also installs refrig­ eration, air-conditioning systems, etc., and will handle repairs. He doesn't expect his brotherSeafarers will have much reason "Married her, too, I did. Mar­ liness again. I held her face in to .require his services, but if the To the Editor: ried her and got shanghaied back my palms and a large golden old electric shaver starts dig­ The alarm bells, the jar of on the same ship I'd left! earring fell into. my hand. The ging up the divot, Lonnie's the depth charges, the wild exigency man to set the blades to mowing of 20-mm's are the language of "I remember now that first next morning we were back on the sea; and I wore the earring smoothly once more. war. They are also the language night at sea. The spokes of the about my neck on a stout cord. of death. You never get used wheel felt good in my palms. STRONG UNION MAN to it; but when death is near, Everything was close-hauled, the "The Germans were, fighting in Always a strong Union brother, you get a certain feel for destiny. tack of the mizzen-topsail lifted the Crimea when I came again. Lonnie put His book in cold stor­ Things before and after, and a gently. The evening star before "The Come See Me Inn was in age this week with his dues paid place somewhere among the me. shambles; but I came onto her, up through December. A clear stars. ~"Mamba! I whispered; and I walking out of the sunset, on that record for all beefs, he won't be Old Hans knew it. And he felt a message throbbing in my lonely strand. Straight and cold, content to watch the future ones a black dress flapping about her put it into words one night on heart. fr.om behind a bogged-down gen­ the old Kofresi ("floating kofiin," legs, she walked to me, and put­ erator. "If^ the Union gets in­ we called it) over steaming mugs "No words. I never found the ting her arms about me, rested words or sought them. But there volved in any strikes, I'll be back of black coffee. We were in the was sorrow and sadness and her face on my shoulder without down to the Hall before the sweating, glaring messroom, and Greater loneliness a word. paint is dvy on the picket signs," outside, in the black night, the loneliness. than one can ever know alone. "As I took the cord and the he stated. silent wolf-packs stalked our ring from my neck it fell to a "The months and the years In the meantime he'll be. re­ wake. rock and flew apart revealing a ahead of us are like the wake of ceiving visitors and customers at tiny folded paper. She stared in "Back in 1904," he said, "I met a ship behind us. It was through 124 West 101st Street, New York horror as I opened it. Penned in a little black-haired girl in a flaming sea in 1918 that I sailed ..City. tiny letters was a message: Mid­ Sevastopol." He spoke to the back again. night, Aug. 8, 1918. throbbing of the engines, the faroff thud of depth charges, and his "And Mamba was waiting with "I looked at her speechless. old blue eyes were fixed on the a son—our son! Straiglj^ and 'Yes,' she said, 'his ship went blackout-out port as thouglt he tall he was, and doing convoy down the day you left.' And she To speed up as much as could see quite through it and duty in the Black Sea on a Rus­ sank down on the sand. possible the appearance in far, far beyond. sian destroyer. "We sailed in the morning, and the LOG a digest of their "We closed the Come See Me when I left her she looked at "Her name was Mamba, and shipboard proceedings all Inn and threw a party. Then crews are advised to send she ran the Come See Me Inn. A there were long walks with me long and searchingly and copies of their minutes direct cute little trick, then — like a Mamba along the sea in the said: 'This is good-bye.' " to the Editor, Seafarers Log, small, dark-haired doll she was. evenings during the two Weeks I The messroom was silent for a 51 Beaver St., New York Served vodka and ran a puppet was there. long time after Old Hans had show. Ay! Paid off a threefinished, the drone of the engines 4, N. Y, masted barque with kopecks in "The last evening we watched and the gurgle of water along Port Agents should also the sun dip into the sea. She the ship's side filled in the sil­ forward their copies of ship's my pocket. walked often here in the sunset, ence. "I was little more than a boy she told me. I took her in my minutes to the LOG as soon "But Hans," someone spoke up, as possible after receiving with clean-cut shoe strings, and arms and told her of the first the sweet smell of Stockholm tar night I was parted from her, and "We still may go to Russia this them. trip!" Any other material relat­ in my hair; and it wasn't long of the star and her message. She ing to the voyage, such as before Lwas top man with her. had known I would come back, "I'U never get to Sevastopol!" he whispered. "The Russians and the Japs she said. ktories, pictures, letters, etc., were at it, I remember, and can be sent- in with the "I spoke of our son, and she Hans was only man lost things were moving fast—^like grew rigid and silent. Suddenly that trip. Shrapnel off Gibraltar. minutes. now. I was swept with that cold lone­ (Name Withheld) A Tale To Be Told Over Steaming Mugs Of Coffee Time For Minutes Page Thirteen WOH dEtLV??/!! boilers opening the air vents and throwing in salt tablets. We have found out how to satisfy McGogle by getting an extra supply of peanut-butter and leaving a box of cigars out in the engine room. But, as yet, Joe has us stumped. What would you suggest? R. K. Breeden For the Crew SS Mission Purisima (Ed. Note: We suggest a long rest—take a nice, refresh­ ing ocean cruise.) SICK BROTHER DEFENDS MARINE HOSPITAL DOCTOR To the Editor: I understand' that the Pilot gave Doctor Boyd, Surgeon in the Galveston Hospital, a bad name. Doctor Boyd is as fine a doctor as you will find any­ where. I have been in the Gal­ veston Hospital for 15 days, and have received excellent treatmerrt. -Here's what happened: A couple of guys secured passes from this hospital, went out and got drimk, came back and raised hell. So he tossed them out. Exactly what they de­ served. We come to the hospital for treatment—not to get drunk If you obey the rules here you will be treated right The SIU won't stand for drunJcs in the Halls; neither will the Doctors stand for them in here. • I would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses for the attention they have given me. The entire staff is fine. Fredrick F. Farthing �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday. July 2. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG &• Published Weekly by the If' Ti'v SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District h- i f Affilialed with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. NEW YORK I I .'••'• S; .1 $3.00: C. R. Robertsor, $4.00; W. O. Ryan. $5.00; R. G. Aldrich, $5.00 L. H. Anderson, $7.00; J. H. Fryhock, $5.00; F. Aguilar, $3.00; J. S. M. Bag liazo, $5.00; F. R. Clarke, $2.00; E. Lashbrook, $2.00; J. Burnes, $2.00; V Reelan, $2.00; V. J. Helms, $2.00; N Dixey, $20.00; C. L. Ritter, ,$4.00; S A. G. Fernandez, $10.00; D. F. Rosen dahl, $5.00; W. Bruce, $6.00; T. Men doza, $5.00; R. C. Calvya. $5.00; O Nordness, $5.00; G. A. Oliver, $2.00 D. Kaline, $4.00; C. W. Ballard, $2.00 J. Edwards, $2.00; U. Strickman, $3.00 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Willie F. Walker, $5.00; G. Iversen. $5.00; J. C. Atherlon, $1.00; Alford Mickley, $2.00; Cpl. Joe .Young, $2.00; S. A. Johnson, $5,00; E. M. Villapol, $5.00; H. L. McGuade, $2.00; R. L. Plude, $3.00; M. T. King, $5.00; John R. Chaker, $5.00; G. J. Smith, $6.00; T. C. Flaherty, $2.00; V. A. Engel, $5.00; D. L. Wenger, $5.00; G. Galllano, $2.00; P. G. Daugherty, $25.00; P. A. Edgett, $5.00; Wm. Trout, $2.00; C, C. Hunicutt, $5.00; E. A. Trader, SS CORAL SEA $5.00: F. E. Edmonds, $5.00; W. H. E. Lu'hrman, $1.00; L. Parasamlis JPaas, $10.00; P. O. Gallant, $5.00; L. Martindale, $2.00; A. Pappas, $5.00; E. $2.00. SS WACOSTA J. Buchser, $2.00; P. J. Cleary, $5.00; D. L. Rood, $2.00; W. S. Perry, J. W. Broad, $5.00; R. J. Prideaux, $5.00; E. J. Soile|iu, $5.00; Leo Thomas, $1.00; C. C. Hagberg. $1.00; C. Mical$5.00; Herman Young, $5.00; A. R. lef, $2.00; A. Serpe, $2.00; W. Kiehl, Frebreg ,$2.00; M. A. Rodriguez, $2.00; $2.00; W. Peredia, $2.00; S. E. Joseph, H. S. Ricci, $5.00; D. A. Rundblad, $2.00; L. Lantis $,1.00; O. S. Stephen$5.00; Chin Wong, $2.00; Loo Teck $3.00; J. O'Brien, $1.00; F. W. Heck, Song, $2.00; W. R. Siebert. $5.00; $2.00; J. W. Marchando, $1.00; N. Francis Daniels, $5.00; R."" F. Eckert, Hermankevich, $1.00; A. Fase, $1.00. Landsman, $1.00; C. DeSilva, $1.00; G Gabling, $1.00; A. Lugo, $1.00; J. S. Mulero, $1.00; T, Cavanugh, $1.00; J L. Keelan, $1.00; E. Witko, $LOO;--'A. Sanchez, $1.00; R. W. Barnes, $2.00; L, Corne, $1,00; R. L, Perry, $1.00. SS MONROE G. Boucher, $1.00; C. A. $2.00; R. Arecco, $2.00; T. $1.00; A. Galzo, $1.00; P. $2.00; L. D. Mullis. $1.00; E. $.50; A. Arrogancia, $1.00; D, $200; L, R. Senanp, $1.00. Fleming, Radcliff, Thorsey, Dijesus, McElroy, SS SANDFORD DALE R. E. Lagerstrom, $1.00; C. Barley, $2.0fff F Devaney, $5 00; E L. Meyer, $1,00; W. W. Tomlinson, $5.00; P. J. Harden, $2.00; C. E. Olsen. $2.00; L. R. Robertson, $2.00; B. L. Duplantis, $2.00; E. Pedersin, $2.00. 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 PERSONALS LUIS RIVAS Get in touch immediately with Whitey Collins, care of Mrs. De Revuelta in New York. Tele­ phone RHinelander 4-9801. Top Labor Men Named To EGA Advisory Posts WASHINGTON — Top labor representatives in the adminis­ SS LYMAN STEWART ROBERT ALLAN McGEE tration of the Marshall plan for L. LaChapell, $2.00; K. Nikander, Get in touch with Marie European recovery were named $5.00; J. Hane, $1.00; J, B. Benier, $1.00. Doherty, 302 E. 38th Street, New recently. They are Bert Jewell M. V, MONTAUK POINT York 6, New York. for the AFL and Clinton Golden F. Barsezca, $2.00; W. V. Boulton, for the CIO. $5.00; J. T. Genaghty, $5.00; W. J. SS JEAN $1.00; R. Sturgls, $1,00. % % i Vance, $5.00; E. T. McCambridge, A. Rosa, $1.00; A. Lopez, $1.00; G. Golden and Jewell will both SS H. RICE $5.00: D. L. Newell, $5.00; R. P. Fon- W. Ehmsen, $1.00. be advisors to Economic Coop­ JERRY REESE Gordon E. Dalman, $2.00; S. J. Bartaine, $5.00. SS PURDUE VICTORY ras, $3.00; G. L. Esteve, $2,00; H. Myer, Get in touch with William eration Administrator Paul HolfSS STEEL DIRECTOR E. Lee Frazee, $1.00; R. J. Giustizia, $2.00; G, M. Thrasher, $2.00; M." R. Lundelof, c/o Dream Castle Bar, man with offices in Washington. A. Sasser, $1.00; V. Dyozulis, $4.00; $1.00; P. C. Willoughby, $2.00; K. Toni, Short, $2,00; F. F. Liles, $2.00; F. M. B. Thatcher, $2.00; L. E. Vaughn, $ 1.00. Lake Highlands, Lake Bert M. Jewell, an active Thompson, $1.00; T. D. Garrity, $1.00; Clear SS BELGIUM VICTORY County, California. A. Aarons, $1.00. unionist since 1905, is a member L. G. Colon, $1.00; A. Albe, $1.00; of the International Brotherhood R. A. Rhodes, $1.00; S. D. Ocasio, $2.00. of Boilermakers and the Iron SS PONCE DE LEON L. K. Lapham, $2.00; S. J. Salvagglo, Ship Builders Union. He has SIU, A&G District' $3.00; J, Bosclano, $4.00; W. J. been president of the Railway Jones, $2.00: C. V. Hall, $5.00; A. Employes Department of the BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Higham, $2.00; J. Blanco, $5.00; G. E. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 Berry, $200; R. Ciymer, $2.00 H. F. AFL, and most recently has served sfe international repre­ BOSTON 276 State St. Narez, $5.00; W. D. Powell, $2.00; J. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 M. Tagriello, $1.00; M. Hook, $2.00; J. sentative of the Railway Labor GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. M. Gallagher, $3.00; W. D. Turner, Jr„ Executives Association. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 $2.00; A. Mannick, $2.00; F. Aponte, In that capacity Jewell parti­ $2.00; S. Manning, $2.00; C. Bracey, MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. cipated in the formation of the $2.00; 'S. B. Baskin, $4.00; E. E. Phone 2-1754 Cal Tanner, Agent Roberts, $2,00; R. J. Desmore, $2.00; Confederation of Inter-American NEW ORLEANS.. . . .523 Bienville St. G. L. Fletcher, $2.00: H.. H, Hegler, Trade Unions, and is a member Magnolia 6112-6113 E. Sheppard, Agent $5.00; D. Thorton, $5.00; J. Reed, of the executive committee of the 51 Beaver St. $2.00; J. Harrison, $2,004 E. F. Carlson. NEW YORK HAnover 2-2784 $3.00; W. C. Coleman, $2.00; E. Borg, Joe Algina, Agent International Transportworkers NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St $5.00, THEY SHOOT HORSES. DON'T which was believed Impenetrable. Federation, to which most Euro­ SS HELEN Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 THEY? by Horace- McCoy; Also, due to the fact that 20 pean transit workers are affi­ M. A. George, $2.00; B. Edwards, PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Penguin Signet Books, 144 volumes on the subject of sex liated. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 $1.00; C. Horvath, $1.00; V. S. Weems, pages, 25 cents. will be published during the $2.00; L. Kotselis, $1.00; 5. Rivera, SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. $1.00; H. MacCormack, $2.00; S. next 28 years, the matter will Anyone who was around in Steve CarduIIo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Melinsky, Jr., $2.00; L. Evans, $5.00; be before the American people the dark, depressing years, 1935 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de L^on W. H. Williams, $2,00; J. Vertilla, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 $2.00; S. Jeliksze, $3.00; A. Rodriquez, in particular, will no doubt constantly. This alone, they be­ SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. $1.00; W. Hussey, $1.00; K. P. Marple, nauseously recall that institution lieve, will serve to remove some Send in the minutes of Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 $2.00; H. P. Meyers, $2.00. known as the "marathon dance." of the hush-hush, superstition your ship's meeting to the SS KNOX VICTORY TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. You flipped a well-bitten quar­ and misconceptions on the sub­ New York HaU. Only in that M. Iwasko, $2.00; F. Walker, $1.00. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 ter to the highly hennaed cash­ ject. way can the membership act SS WALTHAM VICTORY HEADQUARTERS. , 51 Beaver St, N.Y.C. M. McMillan, $1.00; G. N. Drensky, ier and then watched a bunch By no means a substitute for on your recommendations, HAnover 2-2784 $4.00; S. Kadciola, $4.00; O. Olsen, of guys and dames dance them­ the full Kinsey Report, About and then the minutes can be SECRETARY-TREASURER $2.00; G. C. Lee, $'3.00; J. Wilaszak. selves into the ground, against The Kinsey Report supplements printed in the LOG for the Paul Hall $2.00; G. M. James, $2.00; E. R. RosaDIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION benefit of all other SIU do, $4.00; T. LaPIant, $2.00; S. Gelak. a background of no little may­ it as a commentary for better Lindsey Williams understanding the mass of in­ crews. $2.00; E. Fresmick, $5.00; R. L. Mit­ hem. chell, $2.00; J. Autencio, $1.00; E, ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS And mayhem plays no small formation Kinsey has put forth. Zakrewski, $2.00; W. Rowland, $2.00; Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler part in this little piece about J. J.. McKenna, $1.00; J. E. Nordstrom, Joseph Volpian "dance marathon" out Los $2.00; C. V. Dix, $2.00; L. Mills, $5.00; a P. Moreni, $1.00; F. W. Harris, $3.00; Angeles way. If you can get SUP M. DeNicola, $2.00; B. Zagarda, $2.00, sentimental about those things, The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SS ALCOA CAVALIER KOWOLULU 16 Merchant St. you'll probably call it a tragic R. Davis, $1.00; J, J. Giordano, $1.00; Phone 5-8777 farers International Union is available to all members who wish story. Anyway, most of those PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. G. F. Immel, $1.00; M. J. Olson, $1.00; to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Beacon 4336 C. Sausa, $1.00; M. FingeYhut, $1.00;'' involved come to pretty unhappy their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. J. A. Golder, $1.00; E. W. Lundstron{, ends. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at -every Phone 2599 $1.00; R. Michalek, $1.00; E. H. DerYou'll probably find it hard to SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. mody, $2.00; D. Eiiigo, $1.00; A. Menfind fault with Author McCoy's Douglas 25475 dicini, $1.00; J. A. Muchlick, $1.00; However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. P. Cortez, $1.00; J. C. V. T. Magde- title chdfte when you finish read­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 lena, $1.00; J. V, Brooks, $1.00; L. Dur­ ing his breezily-written little which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. ham, $5.00; J. Porvers, $2.00; W. period piece. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 Zaumseil, $1.00; S. Foti, $1.00; M. R. t 4" 4" Trocha, $2.00; E. Guzcynsky, $1.00; E. W. Mulford, $1.00; C. Voss, $1.00; A. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ABOUT THE KINSEY REPORT; Gt. Lakes District Pelican Mentor Books, 166 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 pages, 25 cents. CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Eleven experts from fields as Phone; Essex 2410 diverse as religion, psychiatry address below: CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. FRANK BUZEK and law give their views of the Main 0147 DETROIT 1038 Third St. You shipmates from the SS Kinsey Report (Sexual Behavior Name Cadillac 6857 San Angela Victory left your sea In The Human Male). DULUTH 831 W. Michigan St. at llie San Francisco All of them are sympathetic Street Address ..... Melrose 4110 chest TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Branch,-105 Market Street. Please to the contribution of Dr. Kinsey Garfield 2112 let them know if you want any­ and his associates and each one City State .... thing else done with it. comments on the book as it re­ Canadian District lates to his particular field. While 4- 4. 4. Signed MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square SAMUEL L. VANDAL they all believe that Kinsey has VICTORIA, B.C.. ....602 Boughton St. You . have unclaimed wages but scratched the surface, they Empire 4531 Book No. ^mounting to $17.56 from Water­ feel he has succeeded in un­ VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. I Pacific 782f man SS Corp. earthing relevant data in a field t S" S" SlU HULLS ^ Send Those Minutes m. Notice Te Ail SIU Members If'''' tU- NOTICE \ . i �THE Friday. July 2, 1948 SEAF/tRERS Page Fifteen LOG SIU Committee On Otrmg QUESTION: A supposed "friend of labor" and New Dealer, lElinore Derrick, has recoinmended a Coast-Guard-supervised government hiring hall for the maritime industry, and added that "jobs can he bought through unions." What are your views cm her proposal? ' - .....iliiiiiil V LEON HALL. Cook: I've been . sailing «ince 1938, and I've been in the SIU since 1939. Things sure have changed since I started, changed for the better. Most of the improve­ ments couldn't have been won . without the Union Hiring Hall. If the Coast Guard took over the Hiring Hall, they'd give us a tough time all around. We'd have to take their guff because they'd side with the owners. They'd try to develop a bunch of company stiffs. Pretty soon we'd be back to 12 to 15 hours a. day with no overtime, bum food, dirty foc'sles and every­ thing. In short, no Coast Guard for me. JOSEPH FELTON. Bosun; I think it is lousy. It would bring us back to the old days when Daily used to work for the Shipping Board — when a fair-haired boy got the job. Be­ sides you would have plenty of accidents on the ships, for the average man shipping out of Government hiring halls never knew the bow from the stern. I have yet to see favoritism shown in SIU shipping—though I have seen it in the old Ship­ ping Board days. We have plenty of Government Certified men shipping fairly on a rotation basis in the SIU. What more could any reasonable person ask? ARMANDO RIVERA. Messman: • Her plan would be harmful to the whole industry. We can con­ trol the equality and justice of shipping out of our own SIU Halls. We would have no con­ trol over the whims of a -Coast Guard-dominated hall. I feel I have fair job-security now. ship­ ping out under rigidly-controlled rotary hiring system, in which each member considers it his duty to see to it that our specific shipping rule^ are lived up to by all members. She's all wet on that job-selling talk. If any­ body tried it in our Union, he'd be asking for a one-way pas­ sage out of the industry. She's just using that to knock the Hiring Hall principle. Still The Leaders (Continued from Page 1) ROLAND STROM. Bosun: That lady can just forget that idea of hers. It stinks. We've been trying to"'get but from un­ der the Coast Guard and their phony set-ups. They've tried to dominate merchant seamen with their hearing units and other schemes. If we give the Hiring Hall to the Coast Guard we might as well forget the Union. What good --are we without the Hiring Hall? So the lady thinks jobs can be bought? Well. I've never seen one bought in an SIU Hall. The Rotary Shipping system, in which everybody knows where he stands, takes care of that. What better could the Coast Guard offer? GEORGE MEANEY. Bosun: How can they ring the Coast Guard in on us? We aren't under military jurisdiction. The bureau­ crats have for a long time tried to stick this civilian industry under brass hat control—but this is too much. Jobs being bought? I never have heard of a single case. A guy that tried that would be so hot he could cool off in hell. That woman has been around the New Deal Ad­ ministration so long she can't conceive of anything being ad­ ministered without a lot of • backdoor deals. She's a profes­ sional bureaucrat — how come she's an authority on the mari­ time industry? ALBERT ^cCABE. FWT: That would be real abuse.'The Coast Guard woitld be.as phony ias the -old -Shipping Boprd. In the 1921 'Strike. Waterman want­ ed to -isign a union contract, but :the Government -told them if cthey did they'd get no more chartered ships. The Coast Guard can do the same :thing by say­ ing "Your vessels will be de­ clared unseaworthy until you drop the Union." I can remember walking the docks for weeks on end begging for a job. The Un­ ions have ended that. I've never heard of jobs being soid. but if anyone ever tried it. the mem­ bership would expel him before he succeeded. Seafarers Wins Hiring Ha tors know it. And in this respect the Hiring Hall victory is theirs, too. Moreover, the operators are convinced of "the SIU's determination. When the Union declared that "no other issues would be discussed until the Hiring Hall issue was solved," they knew we weren't shooting blanks. They knew from experience—the 1946 General Strike; the Isthmian, Seatrain, Eastern and Bonus beefs—that the Union fights hard. And fights to win. Not to be forgotten in appraising this week's success i.s the fact that agreement was reached in pure collective bargaining, unfettered by government boards and official and self-appointed mediators. As the negotiating committee pointed out, the SIU is not entirely satisfied with all of the language of the agreement, but we have the power to re-open the con­ tract, something agaip which no other maritime union can do. Above all, the SICJ; has proved once more that no obstacle cap halt the uniied membership in its march for respectable 'bpnditions. Tine Seafarers are moving straight What makes the SIU's Hiring Hall triumph even more spectacular is the fact that five CIO maritime unions, including the National Maritime Union have-thus far been unsuccessful in arriving at an agreement on the retention of the Union Hiring Hall after more than three months of discussions. Like many before it, the latest victory of the SIU may pose a question: How does the SIU continue to forge ahead where others cannot make the grade? First off, the SIU is a strong, united, democratic Union free of power-seeking groups and has but a single purpose—the welfare of its membership. Only an organi­ zation so endowed could have come up with the consistent victories in the past and the remarkable agreement signed this week. Another factor in our continued success is the quality of seamenship possessed by SIU membership. Seafarers' job know-how is the best in the industry and the opera­ ahead. %, (Contiitued from Page 1) complished by a committee bol­ stered by the Union's sound in­ ternal conditions and a strongly united membership. The Com­ mittee hailed the SIU's advan­ tageous position in this respect as largely responsible for the Hiring Hall victory. The SIU Negotiating Commit­ tee pointed out shortly after the signing that "this contract was negotiated by the parties di­ rectly involved... it was nego­ tiated without interference of government bureaucrats, self-ap­ pointed fact finding agencies or mediators of any kind." In the course of the discus­ sions leading to the agreement, the companies offered several counter-proposals to the Seafar­ ers' demand for acceptance of its Hiring Hall version. Notable among the company bids were the SUP formula and the newly signed NMU Tanker Contract, which embody the Hir­ ing Hall principle but which were unacceptable to the SIU committee. The agreement just signed will be presented to the other SIUcontracted companies in the neai' future, the Negotiating Commit-, tee revealed. U'.ViM 1- i•"vklV'l"-'.'' L -f, v.. (Continued From Page 16) recommended to the membership that this report be accepted and concurred in. It represents, without a doubt, the best Hiring Hall agreement that has been se­ cured by any Union since the passing of the Taft-Hartley Law. Upon membership concur­ rence of this report, your Com­ mittee can then continue negotia­ tions for a complete contract cov­ ering our demands for increased wages and improved working rules and conditions. Your Committee, in closing, wishes to point out once again' that the SIU has established' an­ other precedent in this industry , which should be of a great bene­ fit to all seamen; that is, the right to open at any time the question of any and all parts of ; the employment section of a . Union contract. We have seen from past ac­ tions that the SIU precedent in i establishing the right to open i wages at any time has been of • a great help to the membership'' of our Union. The extension of this re-open- ' ing clause to cover the Hiring Hall as well as wages makes for still greater protection for our membership and our Union in • the perilous anti-labor days which undoubtedly lie directly ahead for all organized labor. In our opinion, the pattern that has been established by the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, is an , example that all Unions would be wise to follow. Signed by: PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS, Director Organization ROBERT A. MATTHEWS, Asst. Sec.-Treas. J. P. SHULER, Asst. Sec.-Treas. J. H. VOLPIAN, c % Asst. Sec.-Treas. \ J. ALGINA, f New York Agent C. HAYMOND, Headquarters ; Representative .tl-. �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridar. July 2. 1948 Committee Report On ffiiing Hall Agreement |l W} > I il^ Your Negotiating Committee, in accordance with previous action of the membership, notified the opera^ tors at the commencement of these negotiations that • the Union would not settle any issue in the contract until such time as a complete agreement was reached on the question of the Union Hiring Hall. Your Committee participated in several meetings with the shipowners on this issue and, after consid­ erable propojals and counter-proposals on this ques­ tion, have reached an agreement on this matter, sub­ ject to action by the membership. For the purpose of making this agreement clear to the membership, the Committee has analyzed each section of the agreement. The full Hiring Hall clause and the Committee's comments follow: ARTICLE I —EMPLOYMENT •' I'r: 37 - SECTION 1. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent and physically fit per­ sons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the em­ ployment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified employees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicnsed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. This section gives us, without question of a doubt, the Union Hiring Hall. Your Committee points out that in this section the Company defin­ itely agrees to secure ALL UNLICENSED PER­ SONNEL THROUGH THE HIRING HALLS OF THE UNION. This, incidentally, is the first time that the words "Hiring Halls of the Union" have ever been used in any maritime contract at any time. SECTION 2. If for any reason the Union does not furnish the Company, as provided in Section 1, with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies in eunple time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any avail­ able source. This section is a standard clause which is presently contained in all SIU contracts and which has been contained in all SIU contracts in the past. SECTION 3. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining representative of all members of the Unlicensed Personnel. It is specifically understood and agreed that membership in the Union chall not be a condition of employment of any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel furnished or obtained In the manners specified in this agreement. It is fur­ ther agreed that there shall be no discrimination against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel be­ cause of non-membership or membership in the Union. This clause, the Negotiating Committee feels. ' is the weakest part of the contract from the Union's viewpoint. It states specifically that mem­ bership in the Union shall not be a condition of employment of any Unlicensed Personnel hired in the manner as specified in this agreement. However, this is covered completely by Section 1, which states that all men must come through the Union Hiring Hall. At any time when it is necessary for the Union to ship non-Union seamen because of a shortage of men, those men must be shipped through the Union Hiring Hall and cannot be hired off the docks or from crimp joints, etc. SECTION 4. The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or xmsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the. Unlicensed Personnel as being discriminatory such actions by the Com­ pany shall be dealt with under the grievance proced­ ure, and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. This section is a routine section and is con­ tained in ,all SIU contracts, although not in the exact wording, but of the same meaning. SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discrimin­ ate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities. This is a routine section and is contained in all* SIU contracts. SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used & this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, Cadets, pursers and livestock tenders. This is a routine section and is contained in all SIU contracts. SECTION 7. The Union shall have the right, upon written notification to the Company showing proper reasons for such action, to re-negotiate any part' or all of Article I. Upon receipt of such notification by the Company, the parties to this agreement shall meet within 7 days for negotiations on this issue. The Negotiating Committee feels that this section is a very real protection for the Union. This section means that, in the event of any future change in the laws or because of any court decisions on any matter pertaining to the Hiring Halls, the Union will have the right to re-open negotiations with the operators and re-negotiate any part or all of the contract, as contained under Article 1. We are the only Union in the industry which can open wages any time it sees fit. We now stand as the only Union in the industry that can open, at any time we see fit, the question of hiring conditions. This we feel is of great importance, because of the political situation existing now in the country and the anti-labor drive we can ex­ pect from the Washington politicians in the near future. The Company and the Union will continue negotia­ tions for a complete agreement covering general rules, wages, and working conditions for each of the three departments. The above sections are agreed to and shall be incorporated in any full agreement which may be reached between the company and the Union. If a full agreement is not reached by July 30, 1948, the present agreement as hereby modified by me above sections of Article I—Employment—shall become effec­ tive July 31, 1948, and shall remain in effect until a full agreement is reached or until either party notifies the other in writing that negotiations for such an agreement are stalemated. DATED JUNE 25, 1948. OTHER UNION CONTRACTS Your Negotiating Committee, in view of the seri­ ousness of the Hiring Hall question, feels that it is necessary to compare and analyze this contract with other contracts signed by other Unions. Sailors Union of the Pacific: The following employment clauses were signed by the Sailors Union of the Pacific on October 11, 1947: SECTION 1. Recognition. The Employers agree to recognize the Sailors Union of the Pacific as the representative for the purpose of collective bargaining of their unlicensed deck personnel. SECTION 2. Preferential Hiring, (a) The Employers agree in the hiring of employees in the classifications covered by this agreement to prefer applicants who have previously been employed on vessels of one or more of the companies signatory to this agreement and the Union agrees that in furnishing deck personnel to Employers through the facilities of their employ­ ment office it will recognize such preferences and dependability of the employees furnished; jvhen Or­ dinary Seamen with prior experience are not available, the Union will in dispatching seamen prefer gradu­ ates of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. (b) When an Employer rejects men furnished who are considered unsuitable and unsatisfactory, the Em­ ployer shall furnish a statement in writing to the Union stating the reason for the rejection and the Union may thereut)on refer the matter to the Port Committee and the Port Committee shall then hear the case. (c) The employees may remain continuously in employment on the same vessel provided the Employ­ ers and the employees desire such employment to continue. ft i S. The SIU was offered the SUP formula by the opera­ tors, but we felt that, due to the failure of the SUP formula to state that all men were definitely to be hired through the Union Hiring Hall, "it was unac­ ceptable to the Committee. A further reason that the Committee could not accept the SUP formula was that, in a strict legal sense although not in practice, all hiring could be done on a company seniority basis. This would not be practical for the SIU because of our recent growth and acquisition of new contracts, such as Isthmian, etc. It is therefore easy to understand, in view of the above cited facts, that we could not accept the SUP formula even though the operators expressed not only a willingness for such, but a desire as well. NMU Freight & Passenger Ships: According to the NMU "Pilot," the NMU contracted freight and passenger ship companies have refused to negotiate with the NMU on the hiring and main­ tained the position that they shall be able to hire outside the Union Hiring Hail in any manner they see fit. This is a serious problem at this time for the NMU and is, of course, more greatly aggravated be­ cause of the. split factions in that Union. The NMU position is made worse because, as the membcnqhip is aware, they were supposed to have struck on June 15, 1948, to obtain the Hiring Hall, but the Govern­ ment has issued an 80-day injunction against them preventing them from striking and now the whole matter is in the air and completely unsettled. NMU Tankers: The NMU Tanker contracted companies have signed the regular- NMU Tanker Employment Clauses. This contract excludes from the Union Hiring Hall Chief Stewards, Pumpmen, and other key ratings. Your Negotiating Committee would not sign any contract that provides that the Company may select key personnel for key jobs as in the NMU Tanker contract. A further and far more important reason that your Committee could not accept the NMU Tanker Em­ ployment Clauses was because of the following section: ARTICLE 12, SECTION 95: In the event that any provision of this Agreement at any time be declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not invalidate the entire agreement, it being the expressed intention of the parties hereto that all other provisions not so declared invalid shall remain in full force and effect. • i S. 4, "This means in simple words that, in the event of a court reversal on any part of the NMU Employment Clauses in the NMU Tanker Contract, they will then have no provision whatsoever for the manner that men are to be shipped. In other words, the rest of the NMU contract would still be in effect and the Union would have no right to ship, or even to demand to ship, NMU members to their contracted tankers. The operators, in addition to offering the SUP for­ mula to us, offered this type of contract as well. For the reasons as outlined above, your Committee felt that under no circumstances could they accept either. Marine Cooks and Stewards, MCS (CIO) And Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, MFOW (Independent): These two West Coast unions, representing the Cooks and Firemen on' the West Coast ships, are both in the process of negotiations and, according to their official papers, the "Voice" and the "Marine Fireman," res­ pectively, the companies are refusing cold turkey to negotiate a Hiring Hall Contract with them. In addition to this, both of these Unions have been served with a Similar type of 80-day injunction that the NMU has against it, preventing them from striking. These Unions are in the same position as the NMU. They are in a" hell of a mess with no possibility of settlement within the near future. CONCLUSION Your Committee recommends to the membership of this Union that they study the above thoroughly so as to understand all the issues involved. The negotiating of this contract as carried in this report has been no easy matter, and the shipowners strongly fought against our demands. ' Your Committee maintained, in accordance with previous Union action, its position for a contract of such nature that would unequivocally guarantee the continued preservation of our Hiring Hall. We feel that the contract we have signed guarantees this without a question of a doubt. The m)embership should also be made aware of the fact that, at the present time, it is against the law to sign a so-called Union Shop Contract until a Union has been certified in a Union Shop Election. At the present time, no Union in the maritime industry has such certification. Recently, pn this same question of Union Shop Elections, some of the original drafters of the TaftHartley Bill stated a "strong desire" to repeal that part of the Taft-Hartley Law which requires Union Shop Elections before the signing of a Union Shop Contract. Once this part of the bill -has either been repealed, or until the Union does receive Union Shop Certifica­ tion, the Union can then go back into negotiations with the SIU-contract6d shipowners, as per Section 7 of this Agreement, and negotiate for the complete revision of Section 3, with the deletion of any of the parts the Union may find objectionable. Your Committee feels that, because of the chaotic conditions existing now in the Maritime Industry, it is to pur advantage to handle this matter in such a manner as to guarantee the retention of the Union Hiring Hall to allow the Union to continue its prep­ arations for the rough days ahead. In view of the facts brought out in this report, it ia {Continued on Page IJ) � 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 July 2, 1948 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. X, No. 27 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES A&G DISTRICT WINS UNION HIRING HALL SIU PETITIONS FOR ELECTIONS ON 9 CS SHIPS WHAT UNION HIRING HALLS MEAN TO WORKING SEAMEN SEAMEN'S DRAFT STATUS NOT CLEAR LADY LABOR 'EXPERT' ADVOCATES HIRING HALLS RUN BY COAST GUARD CARGO PLANES NO COMPETITION TO SHIPPING PORT GALVESTON VERY UN HAPPY OVER SORRY SHIPPING SITUATION SHIPPING IN NEW ORLEANS IS HOLDING OWN FRISCO SHIPPING SLOWS,EXCEPT FOR BLACK GANG ERP GRAIN MOVEMENTS GIVE SHIPPING BOOST TO PORT MOBILE PORT MONREAL SETTLES LAST BEEFS ON PHILAE NEW YORK SHIPPING BEGINS TO MOVE AGAIN AFTER BAD WEEKS SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES:SOUTH ATLANTIC SS SOUTHPORT RAMS,SINKS FINNISH SHIP IN CHANNEL FOG;MINE MENACES RESCUE MORE AFOUNDRIA MEN BLAST USE OF CHEAP LABOR ABROARD CREW HOLDS MEMORIAL PAUL HUNT DIES IN CUBA;MEMBER OF SIU 5 YEARS SIU COMMITTEE ON HIRING HALL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/02/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35df6b16c3f672099e0fa47a7b466ad3.PDF 9f7de837582963d86e9c6663ce07475a PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY. JUNE 25. 1948 COMMITTEE WHICH DISCUSSED UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULEh No. 26 SlU May Have To Vote Remaining OS Vesseis For Fuii Recognition The National Labor Relations Board has denied the SIU's request that the board reconsider its rul­ ing restricting recognition of the Union as bargain­ ing agent for Cities Service seamen to seven ships, Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization an­ nounced. The net effect of the NLRB's curious stand, Part of the committee elected by membership in Port of New York to draw up recommendations for changes in registration rules, shown shortly after they convened last Friday. Similar committees representing Deck, Engine and Steward Departments are studying pro­ posals in other ports which may lead to a Union-wide plan of job registration. h Brainh Committer Study Pnposak For Uniform M Registration Ruios which reverses its previous rul-(f —. ing in the Isthmian case, may and it also covered ships which be that the SIU will have to Isthmian obtained later. vote the remaining nine ships In its brief asking the NLRB in the Cities Service fleet, Wil­ to reconsider, the Union pointed liams said. The Union has pe­ out that, if the board's decision titioned the NLRB for recogni­ were permitted to stand, not tion on those nine ships, but only would precedent be shatter­ the company is almost certain ed but that aU organized labor to force an election. would be severely set back. Meanwhile, the SIU has noti­ The board took no note of fied Cities Service that it wishes these arguments, sending back to commence negotiations cover­ a routine rejection. ing the seven ships certified. As yet no answer has been received Despite the unexplained stand taken by the NLRB, the Cities from the company. Service wall has been breached, When the unlicensed personnel Lindsey Williams said. of the CS fleet commenced vot­ ing their Union preference, CS had eight ships. The men on seven of these ships voted five to one to be represented by the Neglotiations with the SIU. The eighth ship was mot voted because it did not touch steamship operators are con­ an American port during the tinuing and the SIU Nego­ voting period. tiations Committee is stand­ ing fast on its original de­ SEVERE SET-BACK This ship, the SS Lone Jack, mands that the issue of the is excluded from the NLRB's Hiring Hall be settled before certification order, along with other matters can be dis­ eight ships which CS has ac­ cussed. Membership in all quired since. A year earlier ports is urged to be present when the NLRB certified the at the next Branch meetings,. SIU as bargaining agent for the June 30, for a full report on unlicensed men on the Isthmian the progress of the Negotia­ ships, the order covered ships tions to date. not voted as well as those voted. On Negotiations Rank and file Seafarers com­ wish on the part of the member­ the^ "Here's What I Think" fea­ mittees were at work this week ship for uniformity in all ports ture in the current issue of the in Atlantic and. Gulf ports shap­ and to eliminate any inequities LOG (see page 4), several Sea­ that may exist under the present farers felt that the adoption of ing up recommendations which method. a uniform ^ set of registration later will serve as a basis for The committee elected by the regulations' would eliminate con­ membership action on a uniform membership in the Port of New fusion they encounter as they go set of shipping registration rules. York completed its;job last Fri­ from one port to another, where Upon completion of their tasks, day, Following a period of gen­ the rules differ. th.e various port committees will eral discussion, this committee Were similar rules to prevail forward their recommendations adjourned to allow the three in every port, they woidd have io Headquarters. These proposals groups to devise separate rulings no problem, they explained. for Union-wide registration rules, affecting their own departments They pointed out that they Will then be sifted by an elected, Their recommendations were ac­ would simply have to know and committee, representing all de- cepted by the "committee as a abide by one set ojf; registration rules in all ports. ; . partments, and presented in final whole," when it reconvened. form to the membership for fur- Serving on the committee for I thel" disposition. the Deck Department were Jack Greenhaw, Idelfonso Galindez, F. ' The membership committees C. Murray, Joseph Felton, George now laying the groundwork for vhat eventually may become (Bill) Champlin, and Roland Congress finally passed the The lack of industrial 'cargoes grams. The nations covered by I mastwise registration rules were Strom. six-biilion doUar Marshall Plan is expected to keep the Port of the Plan will tell what they I' alected at recent - branch meet- Representing the Engine De- appropriations as one of its last- New York from having more need in the three month period. jings. They are composed equally partmet on the committee were: than a moderate amount of ac­ Once the shipping has been ar­ ;of men sailing in all three de- G. Nunez, W. Manning, Leon minute moves, before adjourn­ tivity. for the rest of the sum­ ranged, they will proceed with •partments — Deck, Engine and White, Anthony Arenella and ment, and shipping spokesmen mer, at least, but New York orders and manufactiming con­ look for the relief cargoes to wiU be the big beneficiary later tracts. 'stewards. Matt Fields. on when the industrial shipments A statement by a top Marshall start gaining momentum. Stewards Department men in N. Y. PROPOSALS IN the group were: William Dun­ However, they believe the ac- commence, the shipping men say. Plan official that it might be I The committee designated by ham, i^ohn C. Drummond, R. C. cleration will be slow at first. difficult to carry 50 percent of SHIPPING BOSS NAMED the. Port of New York has al- Rickett, Leroy W. Gilmore, Ed­ It may be several months before the cargoes in American bot­ jready drawn up its proposals and ward Adampo and Mato H. large shipments other than bulk Last week, Arthur G. Syran, toms because of a shortagg^of (submitted them to Headquarters, Lorenzo. , ships was flncargoes of grain and coal begin a former Army colonel, was American flag (where they will be held pending Sentiment among the member­ to move. named Director of Transportation phatically denied by a Maritime similar action by the other port ship, who have been airing their Bulk cargoes are moving a for the Marshall Plan. Syran Commission spokesman. |committeeSp views in favor of a uniform plan little now and have been for was a shipping expediter for the The government has had to I Should the membership accept for job registration, appears to several weeks, mostly from Gulf Army during the war, and more tie-up ships, so how could there the recommendations of the final have, among other, objectives, the ports. Industrial products bought recently has been in Japan help­ possibly be a shortage, the MC' bverall committee, the proposals further streamlining of the Union under the Plan are,, expected to ing plan the rehabilitation of man said. There are plenty of will be put to a vote by fhe apparatus. Extending it to job take up the shipping slack even­ the Japanese merchant marine. ships, he added, and a great membership. in all ports. registration would be another tually, but it may be late fall Cargo aUocations under .the many of those tied up can be step in that direction. before they" arrive at the piers Mar-^hall Plan will be scheduled released ready to go on 48 hours 1 Action on the problem of in a series of thrw-month pro­ notice. /registration stemmed from a In expressing their opinions in in any. great ammmt. •1- Congress Votes 6 Billion Doiiars For ERP \2.- �Page Two THE S EAF ARERS LOG Friday, June 25, 1S48 R^y/.- SEAFARERS LOG A: »» Published Weekly by the ;''i • PROUD PARENT...* SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AUiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver-Street, New York 4, N. Y. feii' -• -• HAnover 2-2784 if V •; ,;• Nl'- ••..• Entered as second class matter Jime 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Way It Works This week, following a letter sent to all Branches by Headquarters Offices, in compliance with a recom­ mendation of the 1948 Agents Conference concurred in by membership referendum, all ports elected special committees to submit recommendations for uniform rules for job registration to replace the present individual port regulations. The report of each port committee . will then be forwarded to Headquarters, where an elected committee will consolidate all proposals and submit a resolution which will then become effective in all ports—if. it is approved by the membership. ir i;' We emphasize if approved by the membership. This normal SIU procedure underscores the basic democracy of our Union. Decisions are not made by any governing board. As a matter of fact, the SIU h^ no such set-up. The nearest approach to an executive board is the Agents Conference, which meets once a year to draft proposals and submit recommendations for future action. But these proposals must be passed by a coastwise referendum of the membership. The Agents Conference has no executive powers, it is purely advisory. All power lies in the hands of the membership, where it rightly belongs. Whenever the mem­ bership of the A8cG District of the SIU wishes to change any of the rules, or adopt a new policy, it is always done in the traditional SIU manner. Hospital Patients When enl«rittg lb* hospital notify the delegates by post- , card, giving your name and the number of your wprd. Mimeogm;^d poelcwrdi can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. It is by firm adherence to the democratic principles that true democracy can be guaranteed in the Union, and each individual member should at all times act as an official watchdog of the membership's rights. T. ... 1 to 4- know /• .. ..r. r Shipci_* Union not only the Constitution anda the Staten Island Hospital I Afeff Hov! h The Ma-me Hospi^k " These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ping Rules—^he must also see to it that they are followed at all times, and be prepared to suggest changes when­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ever times and circumstances have outmoded some pro­ heavily on their hands. t>o what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. visions. It is not enough for every member to know his rights and responsibilities. He must see to it that he receives his rights, ^nd must see to it that he assumes his ,.responsibilities. Doing these things will assure the con' tinued survival of democracy in the SIU. And because g these things are the rule, that is why democracy is a vital part of our organization, and why the A&G District has n made such great strides in the past^ten years. Send Them In The LOG is the paper for ALL members of the Union; But the LOG editors have no way of knowing what is happening on every one of the many ships con­ tracted to the Union and manned by SIU crews. That's where you come in. On page 16 of this issue, appear pictures and a story about the crew of the SS Xafayette. The pictures and the notes for the story were sent in by a crewmember, with a request that, after being used, the snapshots be returned to his home. That has been done, and the editors of the LOG will handle all pictures in exactly the same careful manner. So—Let's have more pictures and stories from the men sailing the seven seas on SlU^contracted vessels. You like to hear what other Brothers are doing,^ and they like to hear about your activitieis! ) NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL R. BUNCH E. LIPARI 0. MABDN J. DENNIS R. F. BLACK A. LOOPER C. GREEN V. P. BALLINGS G. R. GRIMES C. ANDERSON R. GOODWIN T. J. TASSIN; M. BAKER A. MAKRENS W. J. HOULIHAN J. W. CURRAN . E. MORGAN G. WILLIAMS L. B. MILLER is, % STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. O. LYNSKY F. PREZALAR J. M. GARDNER F. NERING E. OLSEN S. HEIDUCKI G. FINKLEA J. McNEELY D. DeDUISEN , . J. L. ROBERTS ' - ^f T. ZEMBRUZUSKI E. T. BROWN M. F. MORRISON , H. WHITE A. J. SACCO E. PETRICELLI H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO P. DAUGHERTY B. F. DeLIMA C. NANGLE W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN A. BJORNSSON A. DUDDE B. KOSOW W. PERRY S. RIVERA BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. GEORGE PEDDICORD M, J. LUCAS a T. CANTRELL T. BRYANT WILLIAM H. KUMKE THOS. S. JOHNSON G. F. COBBLER / EDW. L. PIERCE EDDIE J. CAROVOUS PAUL R. SEEFOR B. J. FREDERICKS WILLIAM T. ROSS C. H. JONES CHARLES N. PAKNE ARTHUR COBB EDWARD KOML f lYION E. FOLTS fi^rARA/v: "i 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 61h floors.) Thursday —= 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4rii floors.) Saturday —- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ^ (on I«t and 2nd floors.) GALVESTON MARINE HO^. MICKEY FOLAN D. B. MILLER D. B. MILLER ^ . A. J. LAPPEROUSE : ^ R. C. PAPPAN ;I TUTTLE ) 3 3 4. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL r J. NEELY ^ t W. REYNEN J. CHAFFIN TROY THOMAS J. J. FERGUSON i G. R. ANDERSON ? JAN. V. ROOMS 4. t 3 MOBILE HOSPITAL J. B. McGUFFIN " A. C. McALPIN D. w. MCDOWELL T. HENDRICKS J. W. MACKIE R. A. YEAGER M. DULflESTRB 3 3 3 - BRIGHTON MARSNg HOSP, E. J. DELAMANO JOHN J, GEAGON JOHN SCULLY ROBERT LORD �Friday. Juiw 25. 1948 ROU Scores West Coast Charter NEW YORK — The AFL Mari.time Trades Council was asked this week to officially protest to •AFL President William Green, and to Daniel Tracy, President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, against the .granting of an IBEW chihrter to 010. Radio Officers on the West Coast. In a letter to the MTD, signed "by Fred M. Howe, General Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the ROU, it is pointed out that the AFL Radio "Officers' Union has had jurisdic­ tion over Marine Radio Officei-s since 1937, and characterizes the West Coast move as an "inva­ sion." ' Brother Howe also states that ,the "ROU has maintained three offices on the West Coast for some time and we have spent many thousands of dollars in our endeavor to organize CIO Radio Officers. Just as we are about to succeed, the IBEW, through Local 6 in San Francisco, came to the rescue of the hard-pressed CIO Radio Officers and took them in. This, if successful, will negate all the hard and costly work which we have done." • THE SEAFARERS MAKING THEIR POINTS LOG Pressure Werks Again: Aramce OpensBuilding For Men At Ras Tanura The days when seamen sailed place to relax and enjoy them­ into the Port of Ras Tanura and selves. there, within sight of land, spent It took quite a lot" of pressure one week to a month without on the part of seamen to bring shore leave, are at an end. Word about this change. For some has been received from the Ara­ time now the LOG has been bian American Oil Company running letters and articles about (Aramco), that . an air-cooled the horrible conditions in Ras . portable building is being erected Tanura—^such as the one on this on the North side of the East page by Brother Bill ChamplinPier approach for the recrea­ and it is high time that Aramco Bosun Roland Slrom,. right, an tional use of the ships' personnel made the necesseuy improve­ SlU oldtimer. took the deck : in that port. as a member of the New York ments. Committee on Uniform Regis­ The building will be sur­ The new building is supposed . tration Rules and explained to rounded by a fence which will to be in use already, and it is the group his views on what have easy access from the East expected that an SIU crew will rules should govern registra­ Pier, and will be equipped with soon send in pictures and a tion for the Deck Department. toilet and shower facilities, a story for the LOG. Brother Sftrom will be remem­ bar for serving soft drinks and bered for the excellent job he beer, as well as a gas plate for did in organizing during the preparing hot dogs and ham­ r Isthmian campaign. He was on burgers. ; quite a few Isthmian scows, In addition there will be a as a volunteer, and made many swimming pool, card and game friends during that time. room, and clothes lockers and a Another Brother who want­ change room so that the seamen American exports have dropped ed to be heard on the Rules can change into swimming to less than half the rate pre­ was William Dunham, above. vailing in 1947—which is, of , trunks. Steward. He is shown driving course, the answer to the ques­ FAR CRY home a point as the Commit­ tion, "What's the matter with That's a far cry from the old shipping?" tee heard discussions on the days. Now at least, although the Rules changes affecting the men still won't be allowed to The statistical picture can be Stewards Department. go into town, they will have a seen in the figures gathered by the railroads. On a typical day, recently, 2020 freight cars came into all U. S. ports loaded with goods for shipment overseas. A year ago the number would have been about 5,000. By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN Point of Sand. However, it does American seamen are given shore shinny was the second ship to Though it may not be apparent contain excellent recreational leave freely in Jeddah which just tie up at the new dock in Man­ to seamen on the beach. New The question of shore leave in facilities which the oil men do about knocks the Ras Tanura ama. York actually is . holding up a bit . the ports of'-the Arabian penin­ not wish to share with American police chief's idea into a cocked Reverting to Ras Tanura, let better than other ports. sula is an ever reeurring one. seamen. To accomplish their end hat. In view of the obvious dis­ me admit that the oilmen are Moreover, it is an issue of they have induced the local crimination against American sea­ undeniably well within their To revert to the railroad fig­ some complexity, involving as it chief-of-police to deny seamen men in Ras Tanura, I say that rights in excluding whoever they ures, New York is getting about does Saudi Arabia (as tampered shore leave. Naturally the chief- the police chief is an outright choose from their private club. 1)00 carloads of goods each day for export compared to 900 a with by the Arabian-American of-police knows which side of his phony. That's not the point. year ago. Oil Company), and the allegedly bread is buttered." I have talked with many sea­ Thus New York is running at < ISTHMIAN PORTS independent smaU countries of The technique used by the Recently I submitted a pro­ men who would be willing to about two-thirds of last year's Yemen, Oman, Qattar, Bahrein chief to justify his rule is to posal to the effect that the chip in what it takes to erect rate, while other ports are down and Kuwait, all of which are blame the Mohammedan religion MM&P be contacted, and that a a seamen's club at Ras Tanura. to a little more than one-third. more or less dominated by Great It is alleged that the Americans joint SIU-MM&P committee be There are many men like myself Britain. The picture is further NO BUCKS drink in front of the Sons of selected to rfequest the Isthmian who would like to sail the Per­ complicated by the rules of MoAllah, thereby corrupting them. Steamship Company to cooperate sian Gulf in the winter months Just why this has happened is 'hammedan religion. Now it is true that the Koran, with us in getting short leave for but who refuse to face long fairly clear. Despite a world­ The sorest spot of all is, of the sacred book of Mohammedan­ Isthmian crews hitting Ras months aboard ship with no wide demand for American course, the Arabian-American Oil ism, forbids the use of spiritous shore leave at all, and land in goods, practicaUy nobody in Eu­ Tanura. Company (Aramco) port of Rasliquoi-s by the Faithful, and in Isthmian has a virtual mon- sight. We want the shore leave, rope, Asia, Africa or South at-Tannura, more commonly Saudi Arabia, King Ibn Saud oply of American dry cargo busi­ but nobody insists on access to America can write a check that called Ras Tanura, in Saudi rigidly enforces the Koranic law. ness in the Red Sea, the Gulf of the oil men's clubhouse. will be honored by a New York Arabian. Of course, opposition to any bank. In other words, there is Oman, the Persian Gulf and the such plan could be expected from TOUGH RAP In this port, freighters lie for an average of a month at a time, I forget whether the penalty Shatt-el-Arab area. It certainly the type of Master who makes a a severe shortage of dollar sometimes at the dock which for drunkeness is death by is to the company's interest to practice of buying beer ashore credits. they must leave whenever a strangulation or by decapitation have contented crews, and and selling it through the slop- The slowness with which the Marshall Plan is getting imder high-test tanker comes in. Away or whether it is something freighter crews are the ones most chest at a handsome profit. way has made overseas buyers from the dock they anchor and ^slightly less severe. Neverthe­ affected by the protracted lack "No shore leave" is his meat. reluctant to put out what few discharge to lighters. During less, you should see those same of shore leave/"" As a Bosun I dollars they'have. They want to this stay of 30 days or more, the sons" soak it up when they believe that any Master or any hold the credit until they know licensed personnel are ..allowed come aboard a ship and get hold Department head, licensed pr un­ what they can get under the ashore. The unlicensed crew- of a little something out of sight licensed, will agree with me in Plan. Aif, members spend the whole time of their countrymen. The "cor­ this. ET< ry member making a Another thing that may have aboard ship. Personally, I know nothing ruption" angle doesn't amount donation to the Union for held up shipments has been the about Yemen. There are no oU too much. POINT C SAND any purpose should receive export licensing procedure put ports there,. so I would presume an official receipt bearing into effect by the Department of I have talked with Seafarers Before the advent of the oil who have seen enlisted men from j men, the principal income around that shore leave would be al­ ^the amount of the contribu­ Commerce. The Department now lowed. As to Oman, Qattar and tion and the purpose for requires special licenses for al-_ U. S. Navy vessels on the streets those parts was derived from Kuwait, my information has been which it was mado. most everything that goes, and it of the town. And as reported services lo pilgrims to Mecca, gleaned from others. If a Union official to whom takes a lot of time to cut by this writer a couple of years the Mohammedans' sacred place. ago, the crew qf the SS Shick- And all formal rituals of religion However, the frequency with contribution is given does through the red tape. "When the Marshall Plan cred­ shinny once tried to do some­ must be maintained since reli­ which American crews are re­ not make out a receipt for portedly denied shore leave while gion itself is still big business in the money, the matter should its appear in abundance, maybe, thing about getting merchant their British counterparts are per­ Saudi Arabia. But.it is Aramco immediately be referred to they will make the difference, seamen ashore. The Shickshinny crew did suc­ in the end, not religion, that mitted ashore makes the matter Paul Hall. Secretary-Trea­ but nobody is as certain as he ceed in turning up a considerable keeps^ the seamen from having ook like an old British trick surer. SIU. 51 Beaver Street. was a couple of months ago. which is something to be taken New York 4. N. Y. About 200 miUion dollars . amount of most interesting infor­ shore leave in Ras Tanura. up with the State Department in In advising the Secretary- worth of Marshall Plan goods al­ In the Red Sea port of Jeddah mation which I have taken every Treasurer of such' transac­ ready have been allocated, most opportunity to augment during (sometimes spelled Yeddah) you Washington. would expect the religious issue From personal experience, I tions, members should state of which will be shipped from the. two-year interval. • the name of the official and the U. S., the rest of it from Briefly, Ras-Tahura is a com­ to be raised even more strongly, know the above to be true in Manama, cajatal and principal the port where the money Canada and South America. But for Jeddah is the port of entry pany town and nothing else. was tendered. for the two sacred cities of Mec-jport of -the island country of allocation is one thing and ship­ Without Aramco, it would be ca, and Medina. Nevertheless, j Bahrein. In fact, the old Shickment is another. what its Arabic naw«L-Means: US Expmis FaH To Half Of 1947 Brother Writes Of Did Days in Ras Tanura Get A Reeeipt ri �i' H E S E AFAR ERS .L O G Friday* June 25# 1948 CoRffFessK^ Shv sak h Rush Te Rhtk WASHINGTON—Measures de­ stined to bolster the ranks of the crippled American merchant maQUESTION: Do you think there should be u system ^ job vi^Strataon for all Tine through the construction of ports, instead of the present method of separate rules in jeatih port? new passenger and tanker ves­ sels made every hurdle in Con­ VEFlQIE ^ANSOfN, Steward: VIC MlLAZZO. Steward; gress but the last one. The bills 1 bislleve the registration rules The Shipping rules certainly went down the drain when the ^ould he the aame in all i>orts. ought to be uniform tor atll Senate Interstate and Foreign V/hile I have shipped only nut ports. If they were, then you Commerce Committee pigeon­ of P^hiladeU^a and New York, would always know where you holed them in the rush to ad­ where the ^rules are the same, I stood and what you had to do journ last week. believe all ports should fall in if you came into a strange Hall. Supported by the Maritime line under one standard pro­ Now if you are used to shipping Commission and the entire mari­ cedure for registration. Here's an from one Hall and, for one rea­ time industry, the bills called for -example which doesn't pertain son or another, you find your­ the construction of 18 to 20 new to registration, but I believe it self in a Hall down the coast, passenger vessels and the equiva­ is typical of the different set­ you can get so balled up you lent of 40 T-2 tankers. ups in the ports. In Mobile I don't know what's going on. Shipbuilding would have been found that 1 could reclaim my Mostly I ship out of New Vortc. encouraged by the granting of sshipping card' within ten days. so I go by one set Of rules. ®ut flat 50 percent construction subsi­ 4n New York, however, the limit I've heard a lot of discussion of dies for all new ships approved is fifteen days. A uniform set­ this question aboard ship in in the next three years. up in -all ports in this case meetings and bull sessions, and In the House the bills were would have preatly lessened I'd say that uniform rules are passed without objections, and oonfusion. what the boys want. were scheduled for quick adop­ JAMES MOORE, AB: tion by the Senaite, but the rush N. J. MOORE, Pumpman: One over-all system would cer- Cf bills at the last minute killed Sometimes it's pretty confus­ tainly put an end to 'fhe con-: any chance of their getting Tall ing when you come into a sir?,nge ^ fusion which somdlimfes comes approval, Hall to register. You don't know iii abotif as a result of one port CHANCES SLIM the local rules and you get com- ; having slightly different rules pletely balled up. I have shipped The only hope for adoption of fhaii another. It would also do out of Boston a lot, but now I'm the measures depends on a de­ away with the phssibility of a in New York where the rules cision by Congress to reconvene man finding himself unable 'to are different. 'Recently I shipped between or after the Republican ship in one pnrt after qualifying but of Baltimore under a third and Democratic conventions. in another. I'm also in favor of set of rules. It certainly is my the motion carried a couple of "Important for seamen and the x^inion that rhings would go a •me^ngs ago whereby a 9han maritime -industry in general lot smoother up and down the ean Register iin nnly nne tiaMns. were the proposals to subsi­ coast for those of us who ship Becaafse of -the 'lougfh riiipping, dize the coriSftU(Jtiari of Amer­ from more than one port if we a general tightening up of the ican-flag passenger liners, the found fhe sane rules every­ registreiidn Tifles would make one shipping category in which i^hipping nasier fdr 'fhe majority the U.S. merchant fleet is notorwhere. A lot of people agree df men, especially those not hold­ iouriy and shamefully deficient.^ ' with me accordmg to some of A number of steamship com­ ing fhe higher rdfings. the views I've heard. panies, including the Mississippi Shipping Company and a couple RdBERT FERRYMAN. AB: JOHN CHAKER, Deck Eng.; Of other contracted companies, 1 don't believe that a uiiiform Yes. All ratings above Oiler have indicated an eagerness to method of registration that ap­ Should register together, and all build new passenger tonnage, plies to all ports is necessary. ratings below Oiler should regthe stumbling block being the !'S:kr' :• The present way of handling the 1 ister together. That way it would high price df building. Tegistration problem by each in­ ' give everybody a chance to The companies want the gov­ I 'ship out. Seamen do not always ernment to pay 50 percent df dividual port seems to me to he J 'ship out of the same port, hut the construction cost for ships thn proper way. Each port has I they ail belong to the same to be used on both coastal and its own problems in -shipping, j Union. So. when they get iilto foreign runs. and -I think that the rnles -should a new port they should know If the legislation proposed •fit the pvoUems nf the various that the conditions of registra­ to '-Congress had %een en­ ports. Ais is to he nxpeHrtafl toMih acted, ^e 50 percent subsidy tion will he the same as the would become a -reality, as would : ports will have a greater nulnport they last registered in. various mew indirect .subsidies. her df men on fhe heaCh in I That way a man does not have The subsidies would have guar­ proportion to fhe jobs available, to worry about doing something anteed jobs for thousands Of and others will have less. "Fhe wrong in a new port that would American seamen, aind would rulas tor regietsetion shonld he have kept "4he American flag oil cause him trouble because of a the high seas in a Class of ships shafted acconSngly. difference in local rules.. widely -regarded -as essential to the national defense. -One remote -possibility of gain­ ing the funds necessary to build ^ needed passenger ships was the - Negligence and indifference aboard an SIU ship. He was he had fallen. Rolfe's face was Though no law or agreement method - attempted -this week by now .^requires the Carrying of American-President Lines. I ;J; -has cost the life of another sea­ well liked, :and his Violent death bruised, bis left leg broken, and pulmotor equipment at the pres- in a direct -appeal to .the Presi- ; he was bleeding from the nose was a shock to his shipmates. He man. eiit time, this mattei- has been dent they called for die -granting and mouth. .is survived by his parents, Clyde Rolfe Nelson died June 10th and Rose Nelson, Pt3, Box 15, Despite the tireless effect of turned over to flie negotiating of construction money from em- aboard the tanker SS Lake Petaluma, Calif. officers and crew, who worked, committee for reference in draw­ ergency funds in the intei-est of, for six hours to revive him. Nel­ ing up future contracts. national defense. as a result of injuries NOT TESTED son died while the ship speeded sustained in a fall while cileanThe tank had not been open toward Lisbon for help, wher-e ing tanks. very long and had not been Captain Cooper had hoadod after His life might have been properly tested, when Nelson failing to get aid from Gibraltar. saved, according to Sidney Lip- was sent below to clean It. He The Purser did all he could MOBILE — The Waterman Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation, a Irfi-v: -• sChitz, who notified the LOG of came up several times for air Corporation an­ Waterman subsidiary, for the re­ with what he had on hand, and Steamship Jv?:':' the accident, had proper tank- before calling to the AB in at­ the 2nd Assistant Engineer wore nounced that it had purchased a conversion of ships that have . testing equipment, and a pul- tendance on deck to send down himself out with continuous, floating drydock from the Fed­ been or will be purchased by the' 1 motor been aboard at the time— a hose. work of respiration. The crew eral : Shipbuilding and Drydock parent company. MS-,:or had the British authorities at Shortly after he failed to re­ feels that had a .pulmotor been Company of Kearney, N, J. Waterman, also announced that pif:©ibralter deemed a seaman^ life spond to a call. The AB on deck available at -this stage his life, The drydoclc has a lifting ca­ it expected to acquire another i TVorth sending but a plane and went into 'the tank and made a might have been saved. The SS pacity of 8,500 tons, is 437 feet such floating drydock in the neair doctor to the ship in response to quick search. Failing to find long, and 85 feet wide. It is now future. The one now being de-\ Lake George, operated by U. S. Captain Cooper's liadio pica for him, he "notified the Chief Mate, being towed from Kearney to livered will be finally located at , Petroleum Carriers, 52 Broadway,: Mobile and will arrive about Chickasaw, Ala,, six miles above • •aid. who went into the tank with a Npw York City, is outboimdim Mobil«5 pn the Chickasabpgue • July. 10. Nelson, a 20 year old exHnavy respirator mask and c^r-if^^Nelipe dock wUl be .used by the r. ;• :J than, was making his Hirst trip son from thO tank bott^it^where. ,a longitrip- 11^'' P'- WateimBi Arys RmtkR Ihdc �-r -- ••' - -.If • • .-'••s.t^-^-'^ -Jl Friday, June 25, 1948^ THE. SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire ^^•m' Not Pisyoffs, DM MOkNo Gets Itself TW» Fevietf Dp^ij)s By CftL TANNER MOBILE—Last week shipping, here awhile before going out in this port reached a new low,' again, and we will take the opWith this branch shipping exactly portunity to get her completely 81 men. straightened out. There were four payoffs, two -Ehe- Houston: was fouled U0 sign ons and two ships in tran-' just, as badly. There was a 1,50Q sit and that was all. hour beef, in, the Deck. Departs The four ships paying off. were ment involving gangway watches. gress they tried to move _ all I The committee met and drew 1^ JOS: ALGINA, the Cape Edmont, Alcoa,, alcmg The crew stuck together in a with the Governor Bparks, Gov­ fine display, of. SIU solidarity. goods in foreign, bottoms, but up a report which -will be subNSW WBK — Seamen have Congress stipulated that, half mitted to the membership for apernor Houston, and the Morning The boys just refused to pay off heard-; a, lofe of double-talk, lateli^ would go in American ships;, now proval at the next meeting, Light, all Waterman vessels. The until the beef was settled. on the use off American; ships, in, they think they've found another This same procedure is being sign ons were the John Isaacson thecarrying, of Miarshall; Flan means for getting around the followed in- all outports. Rank BUILDING: TSADBa QUfB and the Runner, both Alcoa. The goods, but the latest news out ships in transit were Maiden It looked at the end. of last, law. and file committees are meeting of Washington, tops it all. A Maybe somebody will tell this and will make reports to the local Creek, Waterman, and Isthmian's week as if we were going to spokesman for. the agency set. Steel Recorder. have- a strike of the aluminum up to handle the fiow; of relief, "spokesman" that the coastal membership for approval. Follovv^ing this, the reports will The payoffs, on the Morning workers at the ore plant, here. goods to Bwope says that due to be forwarded to SIU Headquair J,ight and. the Cape Ediinontr the growing shortage of Amer­ ters where a rank and file com­ were very smooth, but we found ican; ships it will be difficult to mittee will meet to consider the the two Governors, Houston and . -rn05e,F&\-lHe84malse sure that 5Q. pement. of the recommendations fi'om all poi^ Sparks, as fouled up as Chinese goods are carried in American and submit a standard procedure ii^TtCKterodft boat driU. ships. T-Zoue/: for registration in all ports. On the Sparks, the Skipper If. the guy wasn't serious it This, too, will be submitted to tried to run the Stewards De­ would be good, for a laugh but, the membership in all ports for partment; As a. result, the ship unfortunately, this talk of a approval. came in with 1,1.(10 disputed"shortage" looks like another Action on registration in all meals. We settled them for half; scheme for transferring all goods ports has come about as a result because the crew had- failed to. in foreign bottoms. of the Agents Conference, and is keep meal tickets for the re­ In pushing the bill in Con­ expected to clear up a lot of mainder. rivers are full of slilpa rusting misunderstanding and confusion, away for lack of cargoes and This ship was also reported' along the coasts. they can be fitted out for duty out of chow and out of smokes. WAIVER EXPIRES within 48 hours. .Where smokes went to was the Of course, that, would have bean a matter of concern for the sea­ While on the subject of jobs, sixty-four dollar question. DECK MEN Don'l forget to- be there!men on Alcoa's bauxite shipsit might be wise to point out When the ship left Mobile, As was reported last week The next regular member­ How.ever, at the last moment, the now to the alien brothers that on here, shipping in this port re­ she was amply stored, with- ci^ ship^ meetinge wHI be held strike was postponed. July 15 the shipping waiver on: arettes for a voyage of the length mains at- a standstill. The only Wednesday evening; June 30 aliens expires. scheduled, A check on the slop- . A work stoppage affecting a at* 7 P. M. in all ports. With men to enjoy any sort of good chest revealed, that, no member lot of AFL. members, in Mobile the exception of New York, shipping are the bookpiembers After that date aliens will bq allowed to constitute but 15 per­ of the crew had'received more is the strike of the Building aR brancdies. hold; Iheir* meet­ shipping on deck. than, a carton and a half a Trades Council of the Mobile ings in their own. halls. We've managed to send out a cent of a crew instead of 25 Central Trades. Council to which week. New York meetings axe good number of deck department percent as is the present rule. the SIJJ belongs. The men have held' in, Roosevelt: Aui^or.- men, but- men in other depart­ The Union fought a long battle WHODUNITr been: out a, couple of weeks since ium; ItWl East 17tlt Sfceal. ments have had a long spell of for citizenship for aliens who sailed during the war. Nothing, The Skipper was the only man'their contraccs ran out. Right corner of Fourth Avenue, coaling Hieir heels. who possessed a key to the slop-;now they are negotiating with A few of the good ships in this unfortunately, was done in their These sessions: are a good chest. Haverthelesa, an awful lot the companies. We'll help them chance for you: to hit the week were the Andrew Jackson behalf by. Congress. The only of cigaratt, s did disappear, and" t^hey ask us to deck and speak your piece. and Wacosta, Waterman; and the thing that can be done now is aliens eligible to immeditoward the end of the trip the xhere are plenty of. oldtimers From the meeting place Steel Navigator, Isthmian. AH three paidoff in good shape and ^tely take step toward procuring boysr -wara sniping butts from around^ Charlie Kimball) who comes the ideas,, rules, and their citizenship papers. will be ready to go out again in the deck. regulaticHie responsible for used to be Agent here, Elmo Shipping, for aliens has beea The Sparks was also hungry. Bailey, Joe Crawford, Butter- the effective functioning o£ a short while. touih Wd with the reductiott The P>atrolmen also handled a The crew claimed that the Skip­ bean Davis, J. Albrilton, J. Mc- our Union, soop; tq go in effect they'll find Take an active- part in the few Bull Line vesels in from per refused to buy food when iNellage, L. F. Davis, D. Stokes, themselves slowly squeezed oft he had the chance to, and that- A. Milne, Geechy Burdick, Red SI,U. Make sure you-'re. at the Island run. These ships runthe ships. It!s a hell of a situar the Steward did not do his job Whidden, W. Graddick, J. W. the meeting,. Bemenaber,, the like clock work and rarely give tion-, but, one the Union cari do the Patrolmen any trouble. All Brothers right. In fact, charges have beem' Johnson, J. Reilly. They aren't time is, 7litjtle about) The Evangeline is back in the brought against the Steward. the only ones. "We have aboufrj, must shoyt up.; promptly. service, too. She's cruising the Jji^- a couple of words on up-r The Sparks is going -to be 700; men on the beach. southern waters once again. Her usual situations before signing crewing up helped take a few of off; . BUM, BEEF the men off* tke beach here. In the past we have always Over aU, the shipping scene here is not- too bright, and there urged, Seafarers, not to beef whem. By WILLIAM (G-url») RENT^ thought, he was. getting away Even when we have a fair is little hope of- it-improving in'^ ^he overtime pay. •With something. When. thO' ship- week we can't make much of- a the near future. It- looks like BALTIMORE—We have, to pg he found out different. hole in the shipping list- with so we will be reporting slow ship-! We didn t thinlc it would be many mem piling into- town all- ping for several weeks to come, necessary to say this, but make sure the Mate is aboard ship 1 J 1ft J .^^iiand that IS when the fun start®!. the- time.. when putting in for work done. ^ w ^ that "I- 'Ehe- boys in the; Baltimore • At- the l^f regular membership Deck men from an SIU ship ei^rOn . that jhfli ttangs. evfixy last; hQun And: Hospital are getting; along fine, meeting in New York a rank and. •nen on, the .h«ell recently put in for overtime and looking forwawi', to ship­ filn commitrnc was. elected- tpi we pretty tqugh. work, done by the Mate on deck. a ijttle hesitant, ^ut tcying. to ping again. They get good care draw up new rules for registra­ It backfired, though, when it wqs / As usual, when things are on- I'make flunkies out of Seafajcers nt the-hospital here. tion in the Port of New York, proved that the Mate was ashore. Mm US Has Ship Shortage i Bcaitcit neetmgs Crowdeit Besnh ts Ko^l|t TG NaRlmGre ly fair or worse) iti* is the Olre^froni now on.. Line that is saving us from dis ^ One bit of trouble we hed: aster. There were three Ores wasr on the SS Marine Runner, paying off and signing- oni which a Rpbin ship. The Stewards. Del­ made all the difference in the egate was gassed up for the past seven days. The LOG has received several letters recently, asking, for 'payoff:-and, if it hadn't been'a clarification on Stewards Department men, painting. The Of course there have been for the. Steward -himself) the deanswer is: N01 THEY DON'T! partment overtime would have some ships in transit, Alcoas for The Stewards Deearlmenl has. plenty ta do to take case tlie most part, which touched: been in. a bad snarl. here to load. This is an import­ . Luekily, the Stew.ard. was able; of their, own work without taking, on. a, iph. entirely alien, to ant loading port fOr Aleoa;to lay his banA on all the rec­ their normal duties. This mattec was. devly discussed on page ^ There were plenty of beefg. ords and, had, thq.^ bqaks ready, four of the LOG for Masch 2fi. by, New York. Patrolman*. on tlie slhps we've had, but roctat.'although, the Delggatfr was. out Freddie Stewart; but. just fox the zecmul, the LQG has again of them have. been. on. the Cal- eold) When/ the Delegate eame checked with the Headtjuarters office and bare is the '^pp'v The Union has fought to free the. Stewards Department, mar scows. On one ship,, the ;to he found a^ goqd. stiff fine from the responsibility of painting, in addition to their regular Mate wanted the OS on watch against him.to. bring him a cup. of coffee Things are in good shape here, duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ when, he woke, him up in the except for the big; number of provements in the working conditions within the Stewards men on the beach. We don't Department which allows for a fair proportion of, overtime. morning. That, coffee was, to be there, know where they come from. SOi. to protect your working conditions and your contract do the Mate insisted,, as soon as. he Anybody who told them shipping: your own work, and let the other departments do Iheirsr-which ^qpened his eyes. Well, he got w.as good in Baltimore ggve them includes all of' the painting| ijscoffee, and we guess he "a bum steer." Stewmids BPfiartnent Ant PdM - I - There were some very red; faces otthat payoff. In another case on the Andi'ew Jackson, a small firq broke out while the ship was in the Far East. In battling the flames some of the cargo was heaved ovec the Mdo. . The Skipper, seeing the stuff floating in the water, collaoed. one of. the deck men and told him to jump overboard and., rescue the cargo. He wanted it for evidence, he said. The man jumped overboard and reclaimed the cargo aU ri^rt. The question then arose as tohow he was to claim overtirae for his. feat. Should he put ihfor jumping overboard or for ; bringing: stores aboard ship*^ He settled for the latter and CQL lected. .: �TUE SEA FA RE RS Page Six Port Galveston Keeps Hoping ERF wni Boom Gulf Shipping LOG Wants Uniform Rules FMday, June 25. 1948 Philly Convention Festivities Leave Local Seafarers Cold By LLOYD GARDNER By KEITH J. ALSOP PHILADELPHIA — There mayj There they would find plenty GALVESTON — Shipping here good shape and looked every bit be a lot of happy hooting and of cargo going aboard ships, but • iias been very poor and doesn't like an SIU ship. hollering in this convention town'the ships wouldn't be American, _/ look very promising for the fu­ TANKERS ONE-SIXTH this week, but none of it is com-^ For that they could pat themture. That is, imless the long ing from the Hall of the Sea- selves on the back, delayed Marshall Plan goods That organizing thet anker com­ farei's International Union. Bum' start moving now that Congress panies is a very wise move is PROTECTED NO ONE shipping doesn't make for cheers. These, our elected representa­ has finally put up the money. shown by the tanker activity in Shipping in this port has drop- tives, are supposed to protect If the ERF goods start fiowing this port. After a little volunped to almost zero, with not a the interests of the American to Europe, we stand to benefit a single ship in for a payoff this people, but the deliberate scuttlgreat deal by it through grain week. The Dispatcher's board ing of the promised large postshipments. has never been so bare. war American merchant rnarine In the meantime, though, we As long as we cannot report damn poor protection. They are not enjoying the slack ship­ anything on shipping — other did a better job of protecting the ping. Payoffs for the week here than we hope for a pick-up next transfers of American ships tb were the Zebulon Pike and John week—a word about the boys in Panamanian and Honduran regCandelario Ramos, FWT, LaFarge, both Waterman, and Congress, a good number of istry. says he would like to see one the Cahaba, Navy tanker oper­ set of registration rules ap­ whom are here this week, seems Nope, nobody around this Hall ated by American Pacific. is particularly concerned about plied in all ports. With vary­ appropriate. The only trouble encoimtered They are out of school now what is now taking place in this ing procedures in several of 'on these ships was a belligerant, the ports. Ramos says, it* is and are running to their con­ fair city. It doesn't matter which wrench-swinging First, who had easy to get fouled up. Com­ ventions to make pretty their faker they put up for the na­ 'been chasing crewmen around tion's , biggest . „ job, Joe American the deck brandishing his trusty teer scouting around by the Gal- mittees are now preparing pro­ dirty work over the past months. We wish a couple of them would,®"? especially Joe Seaman will stillson. jveston membership, it has been posed changes which may lead the^neck. He may be still lugging the found that one-sixth of all Amer- to uniformity in registration, take a breather from the" smoke-, filled rooms and walk along the' to depending on final action by wrench with him, but" if he is his ican shipping in this port is by Philly waterfront. 1®®^ ®'"® ^^st enjoying the membership. only targets are ginmill mirrors; unorganized tankers. It just ^ some very fine weather, also he's no longer on the LaFarge. | takes time, but we'll soon train some very fine ball games. We AJong with the sign-ons the ='Shte on these outfits too. • don't care to say si .ything about Zebulon Pike and Cahaba, we' The Texas State Federation ot !our amazing Athletics until we also sent nine men out to the Labor is hojding its annual eon^have seen how they make out By STEVE CARDULLO jin the Cleveland Series this Mostank, tanker of a newly-or- vention in Fort Worth this week . J and representing the Seafarers oeaiarers is new week-end. (Ed. Note: Hang out canized company. She came in m ana ^ ° iiie . . SAN FRANCISCO — Isthmian broke ground for their ® j Val James, who was nominated is tying up some ships out here, building the other day. •\ffQ the crepe, Blackie; Cleveland and elected by the membership This week the SS Rider Victory hope they have better luck with 3-0.) here to serve as our delegate. was brought down from Seattle, the new location than they had By next week Brother James and will pay off with transporta­ with the other one. will return with his report of tion to the East Coast. The SS the convention's proceedings. This San Angelo Victory will dtf the Roy Pierce called from Van­ couver about a beef aboard the Cheek the slop chest be­ should be interesting, inasmuch same. SS Kenyon Victory. We'll check fore your boat sails. Make as the Taft-Hartley Act is now On another ship, the SS Henry thoroughly when the ship • sure that the slop chest con­ causing a lot of trouble in labor K. Lindsley, there was an odd reaches this port where she tains an adequate supply of circles in this State. By SALVADOR COLLS situation that didn't look too originally crewed -up. all the things you are liable Unions down here are not any good. As soon as the ship hit We'll see what all the facts are to need. If it doesn't, call the SAN JUAN — A week of no more receptive to the law now the dock, the men disappeared and tell you about them another Union Hall immediately. payoffs for this port will confe than they were a year ago, when into the woods and returned at time, to an end tonight when the SS it •was passed. In fact, now their own leisure. Ponce arrives in San Juan. That that the full effects of the law There were plenty of beefs on news alone should make it evi- are being felt, they're plenty the SS Kelso Victory, most of dent that shipping is very slow gore. them against the crewmen who fw in this area. No matter how sore they get. had fouled things up and been Vf We did have some ships in. they're no sorer than we of the logged. The payoff was a little The Kathryn, Morning Light and SIU are. Every meeting here better than the one on the Carolyn hit port, but the re- sees a good number of members Lindsley, however. We had one One of the more vicious pro-; fact that the Court said there placements called for were few. 'hitting the deck to comment visions of the Taft-Hartley Act was nothing unconstitutional A&G man present! On the Carolyn the Chief Cook (that's the polite word) on the took a beating from the Supreme about the provision barring un­ There is a bright side to things Court of the United States the became ill but* didn't want to law. ions whose officials do not file get off. We convinced him that Every Seafarer in this port is out here. We crewed up the SS other day. However, because the non-communist affidavits from he would be well taken care of ready for an all-out fight for the Strathmore, formerly the A. J. majority of the Court refused to using the National Labor Rela­ here on the Island, so he went Hiring Hall, and they're ready to Berres. This is the first tanker face the issue squarely, labor will tions Board. Many officials who ashore. go down the line for nothing less of the Strathmore Shipping Com­ have to recognize that it cannot have had no personal misgivings pany. count on the Supreme Court in to filing signing these statements In the shoregang department than what we now have, down here, we have been en-! Just in case you're curious as General Steamship is handling fighting the obnoxious law. have felt that the oaths violated countering some difficulty with to who some of the men are the ship for them on this coast. Specifically the Court dis­ their legal rights. the men sent out to do the work down here at the moment, here The boys expect to make Cura­ missed an indictment against the on the ships. For some reason are a few: William Baker, J. J. cao, Buenos Aires and plenty of CIO in a test case brought by the performers on the beach Word, F. Cooper, Willie Speaker other good ports, the lucky stiffs. the Government. think shoregang work is just a and G. Ellebracht. We understand that the SUP Department of Justice lawyers lark and an excuse to do a little' contended that the CIO vio­ hell-raising. lated Section 304 of the T-H Act Last week several men work­ by publishing in its paper an en­ SAN FRANCISCO — The long ing on the Kathryn were canned dorsement of a candidate for projected "free port" area was for not doing their work. They opened here on June 10. It is Congress. deserved to get the sack. Maybe the third "free port" in the This section says that labor or­ this will serve to teach the other United States. About 200 of the people aboard ganizations — and corporationsgashounds around here that The free area is at Pier 45, and shoregang work is the same as coasts of Europe so far as sea- were reported to have been cannot spend money in connec­ it was opened with a civic cere­ that aboard ships, and that the'*"®^ concerned, and it will asleep when the mine exploded. tion with Federal elections. mony during which the Collector SIU does not tolerate foul baUs'.'^e until the last drifting mine Some of them, traveling steerage, A lower court declared this of Customs cut a white tape is swept from the water. were sleeping in deck chairs. The provision to be unconstitutional. stretched across a warehouse en­ in either job. Four members of the Supreme trance. Time and again since the end ship was proceeding from Copen­ ILA TO STRIKE Court, Rutledge, Black, Douglas A "free port" is one through of hostilities, new"spapers have hagen to Aalborg. On - the local labor scene we carried stories of ships blown up The accident recalls many an­ and Murphy, said that it was un­ which goods can be transshipped are awaiting the ILA strike call, by mine.s. Last week disaster other of a similar nature occur- constitutional. without going through" customs. The operators have coldly re-' struck again. A Danish passen- ring in the nearly three years But the remaining five Jus­ Thus, a cargo of chemical prod­ fused iall of the Longshoremen's' gc vessel, the SS Kjoebenhavn, j since the war's end, some .of tices, a majority of the Court, ucts from Belgium consigned to demands, so it seems only a struck a mine in the Kattegat them to SIU ships, simply said that the Government Shanghai could now come into matter of time before they'll be early one morning and as many That a ship should strike a had no case in this particular San Francisco on one ship, be out on the bricks. Needless to as 150 of the 400 passengers and mine at this late date in the busy instance. They even implied that unloaded in the free area and say, we'll be supporting them crew may have lost their lives. waters of the Kattegat should under other circumstances the be loaded on another ship bound A small ship of only 1,668 tons, make seamen wonder what the law might be perfectly okay. In for China without incurring any all down the line. To cap the week's report here the Kjoebenhavn sank in 10 International Mine Clearance Au­ short, they were pussy footing. customs charges. . are the names of a few men tak­ minutes: There was time to thority is doing. Two years ago, What seems to be the truth is San Francisco obtained a ing life easy down here at the launch only two life-boats, and the Authosity, whose headquar­ that the majority of the Supreme' charter for such- an area in an moment: T. Chambers, C. H. people leaped into the water in ters is in London, assigned areas Court is prepared whitewash the'effort to build up shipping. Other' Hawley, Johnny Dean, Juan an effort to save themselves. for the world's .navies to clear, Taft-Hartley Act right down the free ports in the United States Rios, A. J. Thomas, Juan Sanches Most of those who died were but apparently the job is not Tine. More evidence that this are, in New York and New Or- ; and J. Negron. 'drowned. finished. may be the case appears in^ the leans. ' ' Isthmian Ties Up Two On Coast SS Ponce Ends Shipping Dearth For San Juan Check It—But Good High Court Throws Out T-H Gag Test Case, But Dodges Full Issue Frisco 'Free Port' May Help Shipping TSO Passengers Drown As Danish Ship Strikes Floating Mine .<• A] �TBB SEABABKRS t0Q Friday. Ju&» 25< 1946 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Lloyd Gardner. 9S97; Reading Clerk. W. Gardner. 42941; Secre­ tary. Don HalL 4S372. Moved and carried to accept all minutes except Boston and Gal­ veston. One Brother, G. W. Jacobson» recorded as opposed to ac ceptance of Savannah minutes. Agent spoke on progress of ne gotiations with operators and the maritime situation in general. Report accepted. Motion carried to concur unanimously in resolu­ tion 'calling for .the opening of SIU Hall on the West Coast. Motion Jt)y R. Gates to open Halls in all ports 6n West Coast. Amended to read: open Hall in Frisco now, and in other ports when business warrants it. Mo­ tion as amended carried. Motion carried to send all ships' minutes to SEAFARERS LOG. Trial committee ' reported findings in two cases. One man fined $50 for refusing to do ship board duties and the other put on pro­ bation for one year for being re­ peatedly gassed up. Membership accepted and concurred in com­ mittee's findings. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Motion carried to adjourn with 152 members present. 4. 4. 4. BALTIMORE — Chairman. Rents. 26445: Reading clerk. A1 St^nsbury. 4683: Secretary. Ben Lawson. 894, B. R. Mears took Oath of Obli­ gation. Charges read against L. Gates and trial committee elected to hear case. Motions carried to accept all other Branch minutes except Savannah. Motion car­ ried to non-concur with that part of the minutes concerning pull­ ing book men off the ships, due to fact that the Agent in Baltimore'and the Steward who had been pulled off investigated the matter and found that it was a company error. Motion, carried to unanimously concur in resolu­ tion calling for SIU Hall on West Coast. Amendment: that Balti­ more go on record as favoring establishment of Hall in Wilm­ ington. Unanimously adopted. Agent Rentz reported on Calmar suit against the Seafarers con­ cerning a ship in Boston. Suit is for $12,500. Secretary-Treas­ urer is now working on it.. Un­ der Good and Welfare various members spoke on the good job the hospital committee is doing in the port of Baltimore. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. $> 4" 4 NORFOLK—Chairman. While. 56. Reading Clerk. Ben Rees. 95: Secrelary. Bullock. 4747. Paga Seveit ^ A&G Ship/mg fnm Am 1 To June IS PORT REG. DECK Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile I, New Orleans. Galveston San Juan Grand Total 42 307 83 212 57 53 26 218 222 67 15 1,302 NOTE: REG. ENG. 27 251 66 143 37 39 18 ' 245 175 52 4 1,057 REG. STWDS. 17 269 49 96 27 28 16 229' 220 40 14 1,005 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK' 86 827 198 451 121 120 60 " 692 617 159 33 3,364 12 128 60 181 54 33 22 110 162 77 16 855 SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. 6 121 46 158 29 32 23 85 128 96 4 728 7 157 32 70 21 25 19 70 153 39 14 607 TOTAL SHIPPED 25 406 138 409 104 90 64 265 443 212 34 2,190 A8tG men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. of men awaiting jobs. Isaac Van Per Hoeven, C. P. Wingfleld and J S. Copeland took Oath of Obligation. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned with 123 members present. 4 4 4SAVANNAH — Chairman. C. Slarling> 6920: Secretary. S. HeiniHng. 5369; Reading Clerk. W. L. Smith. 6970. Motions carried to accept Branch minutes of aU ports. Mo­ tion carried to accept and file Secretary-Treasurer's weekly financial report. Resolution call­ ing for the opening of an SIU Hall in- San Francisco carried un­ animously. Motion by W. J. Morris that no SIU man should sail with Captain Shaw of the Felix Grundy — carried unanimoiisly. Good and Welfare: Dis­ cussion on new West Coast Hall. On Savannah Hall, Agent ex­ plained that when lea^ is ' re­ turned from Headquarters the Savannah Branch will transfer to its new quarters. Motion by Harris to have Savannah Agent contact the MoTiile ^Agent in re­ gards to the supposed contraet on run jobs. Motion by J. W. Parker, carried, that a fine be placed against any man who hangs around a company office with port steward and port cap­ tain with the motive of "finding out about replacements on vari­ ous ships. Motion carried to ad­ journ. several Brothers and turned over to trial committee for action. Mo­ tion by Ferdensky, carried, that aU lay-up jobs be considei-ed the same as stand-by and only one be allowed each member imtil all have been given a chance. Under Good and Welfare it was pointed out that SIU men should refrain from riding Yellow Cabs while in New Orleams as they are finks. Agent instructed to take under consideration that the Hall be air-conditioned. Meeting adjourned with 360 members present. 4 4 4 TAMPA—Chairman. Bob HsU. 26060: Recording Secretary. E. R. Smith. 20057: Reading Clerk. R. L. Duke, 143. Motion carried to read only new business of Branches holding regular meetings. Motions car­ ried to accept minutes of other Branches. Agent reported ship­ ping had picked up considerably. Reported that contractor had been called in for estimate on remodeling building. Motion car­ ried to concur in resolution call­ ing committee was elected to check the books, bills and re­ ceipts. Robert Rivera, Guy Whitehui-st and Antonio Cruz c<mstituted the committee. The committee found everything in order and was dismissed with a vote of thanks. Agent reported to men present that reason for quorum lack was due to better shipping during the week. 4 4 4 GALVESTON — Chairman. W. W. Bryant, G-177; Recording Secretary. R. Wilbum, 37737: Reading Clerk. K. Alsop. 7311. Galveston minutes, financial report, .Secretary-Treasurer's re­ port, and Headquarters report read and accepted by member­ ship. Motions carried to accept and file minutes from other ports. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at, sea. Motion carried unanimously to accept resolution calling for opening of SIU HaU in San Francisco. Mo­ tion carried that Galveston Branch buy a new Hall. Motion by McCann that former Boston Agent Mogan, who was defeated in the last general election for office, discontinue his disrupting of Union meetings for the sole purpose of campaigning, and, fur­ ther, that he be brought up on charges of conduct unbecoming a Union member. Motion car­ ried. Good and Welfare: Discus­ sion by the membership relating to the purchase of a new Hall. Meeting adjourned with 225 members present. ing for opening of new Hall on West Coast. Voted unanimously. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Good and Wel­ fare: Numerous guys hit the deck and had something con­ 4 4 4 structive to say on port activities 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairmaxu BOSTON — Chairman. Ray and remodeling. of building. LeRoy Clarke, 23062: Readiag Meeting adjourned with 67 mem­ Quean. 34594: Racording 'Secre­ Clerk. Buck Sleph^is. 76: Re­ ber present. tary. R. E. Gonaales. G-174; cording Secrelary. Herman Trox4 4 4 I Readiag -Clerk. H. Cashman. MOBILE — Chairman. Jeff clair, 6743. 40363. Morrison, 34213: Recording Sec­ Motion carried to accept new Motion carried to accept the business portions of all other retary. C. L. Siringfellow, 125: minutes of all ports.except San Branch meetings. Under Boston Reading Clerks H. J. Fischer, 59. Francisco and to non-concur with New Business: Motion carried Motions carried tb accept min­ that part of the Frisco minutes that port accept Boston New utes of all ports having meetings. concerning charges. Agent re­ Business' but the SecretaryMotion carried to read the West ported on the beef on the SS Treasurer be instructed to have Coast and Great Lakes minutes Marymar, Calmar, which had charges filed against former from the wall. Branch agent's been held up because of a food report given and accepted. Mo­ tion carried unanimously to concim with resolution calling for openiltg of new Hall on West Coast. New Business: Motion by Patterson to instruct the Agent beef. Company agreed to fur­ Motion carried to accept min­ Agent Mogan if the cirewmto buy a new water cooler, sound nish necessary stores. He also utes of all other A&G Branch stances warrant such action. Un­ system and radio—carried ua- reported on the negotiations for meetings. Unanimously adopted der discussion it was brought out animously. Motion carried to ac­ resolution calling for opening of that the membership is damn cept trial committee's report, ex­ new contracts by Headquarters Negotiating Committee. Resolu­ SIU Hall in San Fi'ancisco. Voted tired of this man's dissentioncept in case of A. Richards. Due tion introduced by Thomas Flemspreading actions since being de­ to reinstate Herbert Lassiter up­ to new evidence Brother Rich­ on presentation of proof that feated for office. Agent reported ards wiU be re-tried. Motion car­ ming calling for the issuance of serious illness of both parents affairs of the port as being in ried to adjourn. 239 members books to men transferring from an­ other maritime union, who have necessitated his being at home good order. Agent stressed im­ present. clearance from the 1946 and and taking care of the home'and portance of disregarding ginmill 1947 strikes. Motion by R. E. 4 4 4 family. Agent reported on ac­ rumors concerning a strike and SAN JOAN—Not enough mem­ Gonzales, carried, that this reso­ tivity of Port of" Norfolk during urged all men to get their in­ bers to constitute a quorum so lution be referred to the 1948 past two weeks. Good shipping formation straight from the Unno meeting yras held. An audit- Agents Conference. Resolution has somewhat, relieved backlog]ion Hall. Charges read against ."r. calling- for the opening of an SIU Halbin San Francisco con- ' curred in unanimcmsly. H. Yoimg took the Oath of Obligation. Proposed agreement between SIU and Boston-Provincetowh Company, which owns the Si Steel Pier, a seasonal ship, rati­ fied by membership. Meeting adjourned with 182 memben present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman. Charles G. Haymond. 98: Record< ing Secretary, Eddie Parr. 96: Reading Clerk. Robert A. Mat­ thews. 154. All reports and other branch minutes accepted. Motion by Colucci that communication from Seafarer who had been tried in Mobile be sent back to that port for clarification. Once clarifica- ' tion -is received, matter will be reintroduced to membership for action. Motion carried. Resolu­ tion from San Francisco concern­ ing the opening of a new HaU' concuried in unanimously. Res- . olution from Fort Bridger cre'w put, to membership for discus­ sion. Resolution called for the Seafarers to "give all moral, • physical and financial assistance ; possible to any boni-fi.de labor . union embattled with the TaftHartley Law, and the forces be­ hind it, to maintain a Union Hiring Hall and a closed shop." Th€>se who discussed resolution felt it was of g,ood nature, but because it is not specific it puts the. Union in the position of writing a blank check for all unions. Also, due to the fact that the Seafarers has already pledged its support to other labor unions engaged in beefs of an economic nature, it is not necessai-y to reiterate the Union's position. Motion by Sanford that resolution be filed. Motion car­ ried unanimously. Under Good and Welfare several matters dis­ cussed: possible affiliation of MFOWW to SIU, and the neces- • sity of cooperation between dis­ tricts of the International. Meet­ ing adjourned with 1,268 mem-' bers present. Movie Schedule "Second Chorus," a fastsl^^ing hit loaded with music, dance and comedy, and starring Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith and Artie Shaw and his band. Also "Music In America." a March of Time documentary revealing the births of the tunes pe­ culiar to America. This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY. JUNE 26 •at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and every other Saturday. Enjoy the best available in sound film enteriainmenl —. at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the announcement of the following day's prognm. •'lii �Page Eight 10 I - THE SEAFARERS t OG Friday/June 25, 1948 SHIPS' MlNlinS AMD MEWS Afoundria Men Blast Use Of 'Slave Labor' On U.S. Ships In Hamburg THE WHOLE GANG ON ISTHMIAN*S STEEL RECORDER I'i- The Waterman Steamship company, and perhaps other American companies, are using what amounts to German slave labor in Hamburg, in the British zone of Germany, three crewmen from ^ "Shipping is not what it used Waterman's SS Afoundria charge to be, and here is the very ui communications received by ir\ chance to create new jobs. At the LOG. Twenty or more German work­ one time there was a lot of talk ers are brought aboard each ves­ about a four-watch system. If sel and paid about 16 cents a ever we are to have such a sys­ day apiece to paint, chip, scale tem, we will have to stop this i; and sougee. ' The result is that work on American ships by for­ American seamen are out eign labor in foreign ports. money and the Germans, far "The membership of this Union from being "liberated," are should be made aware of the pushed into virtual economic danger there is in 'slave labor.' This may be only a beginning servitude, it was stated. The three Afoundria crewmen, and now is the time to stop it." Stressing the same point fi»om E. Anderson, Johannes Norgaard A good picture .of the Steel Recorder crew sen,^ H. Tillman, R. Herald, D. Reynolds, M. and Jerry Palmer, pointed out another approach. Brother An­ taken at sea while enroute to the Far East. Mayoski. E. Corral, B. F. DeLima, J. Simmons, that the work done by the Ger­ derson said: Shot was submitted to the LOG by Joseph J. Perez and S. Cruz. Third row, standing: mans at coolie' wages could be "The great danger is that let­ Simmons. Kneeling in front, left to right: D. R. Hackes, M. Hinson, H. Cap, G. Woods, J. done by the American seamen ting them (underpaid Germans) Coppolei. E. DeBourbon. V. Mlynek, M. Rod­ Camera, A. Fernandez and H. Applegate. Last themselves at American pay. If do one type of work at those riguez, V. G. Orencio, R. Figueiras, G. M.olnar, row, seated: P. Gerrigan, M. Greenwold and any work was left over, there is wages — namely painting, chip­ C. Peterson. A. Torres and F. Ayson. Second J. Celeste. Send pictures of all your voyages no reason in the world why it ping and scaling—^will lead to row. standing: F. Wegescheide. E. H. Ander­ to the LOG. couldn't be performed by shore- letting them do other types of side union labor in American work. If this .slave labor is allowed to continue, manning ports, they said. At the request of the three scales will be cut down." Brothers from the Afoundria, the Brother Palmer declared that material they submitted has been { Waterman followed this practice turned over to the Negotiajang' of bringing German workers aboard only in the British-con­ Committee. A new species of man-eating shark has been found in Caribbean waters, claims The Afoundria men, analyzing trolled zone. In the Americanthe possible consequences of this' controlled zone, the company is Seafarer Luis Ramirez in a letter to the LOG. Though known to Panamanian fishermen vicious practice, say that it is of. barred from doing it by law, he for some time, Ramirez believes his report of the new shark family is the first to reach a lot more than local concern to said. Palmer stated that the pos- the outside world and the attention of American fish experts. [ifcrews touching at Hamburg. sibUity of a imiversal four-watch The discovery of the alleged new type marine creature was made when crewBrother Norgaard put it this system is dimmed by this ex­ members of. the Arizpa, Japan-;; ploitation of cheap labor. way: bound Waterman ship, hauled port of another new type shark by the LOG to the museum for Iff one aboard from waters near Co­ found off the Bahamas was veri­ study. Maybe, if it is a new lon, Canal Zone, after a furious fied. The snapshots taken by the species, they'U name it the tussle and consulted Panamanian Arizpa crew will be submitted "sharkus marinus arizpus." fishermen for its identification. According to Ramirez, the shark has been seen at frequent "Cut and Run" Hank won't be running this intervals in Caribbean waters 'Brother Edmund since the end of the war in item in column for awhile; 1945. Edgington, the Electrician, just Startling to the Panamanians, blew into town with his mous­ relates Ramirez, > is the fact that tache after a long trip," 'cause some of those taken in tow were Brother Edgington is all' set to about to spawn, yet their teeth keep his feet on dry land for at shoived therh to be only two least twelve months, riding herd years old. A shark adds a new over a power plant for a con­ row of teeth yearly. struction company in Venezuela. Taking an "extended vacation," PANAMIANIAN VERSION as he put it, he'll fly down to The true origin of the sharks Venezuela immediately to super­ is not known. The Panamanians, vise the power plant of an LST however, maintain that the new being used to supply current for species developed from a less port construction* apparatus. belligerent species aroused by eating well-seasoned Spanish After piling off the Knox Vic­ seamen and passengers lost on tory in May after ten months ships hundreds of years ago in aboard, Ed decided to see what the Caribbean. there was to the world besides Chances are that the experts salt water. He found that a on marine life won't accept the construction company needed a EDMUND EDGINGTON Panamanian theory, but it makes Chief Electrician in South Amer­ an interesting tale. ica. The deal sounded like a A veteran in the SlU, Brother good one so he put in for it and COULD BE Edgington joined the SlU at When informed of the Arizpa was hired. After signing a one-year con­ Philadelphia in 1938. During the crew's findings, the Museum of tract with the company he put war he was torpedoed while Natural History in New York his SlU book in retirement, but aboard the SS Carrebi^le, off the stated that it was entirely pos­ that doesn't mean, he's through coast of Puerto Rico. A holder sible that they had found a new sailing. "This deal might be of clearance for all strikes, he species. From the Caribbean re­ Surrounded by fellow crewmen and Panamanian fishermen. good, it might be bad," he said, served on the Norfolk strike gion the museum has received "but 1 intend ^ to keep going committee during the 1946 Gen­ many, reports of new species of Seafarer Bob High kneels by the crew's prize shark and dis­ plays some of the heavy line used in its capture. -Men to sea until they bury me in the eral Strike. When in the States all types of marine life, some of which have been found to be standing are, left to right: A Panamanian fisherman, Anthony briny deep. My book's in re­ Tanski, another fisherman. Bud Benson and "Whitey," Shot tirement but it won't gather he makes his home in Yonkers, true. New York, Only a few months ago a re* taken by Luis Ramirez. much dust there." Arizpa Men Claim To Be First Americans To Spot New Species Of Shark Off Canal Edgington Takes Shore Job, 3ut Union Won't Lose Hint • �Friday. June 25. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pige Iflne Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings I JOHN BARTRAM, April 13— ALEXANDER WOOLCOTT. Chairman Bill Hall; Secretary C. • |day 2—Chairman Perez; SecreKowalski. Delegates reported on iary H. Worm. All departments number 6f books and permits. shipshape. ~ Voted to notify New Business: Motion carried Patrolman of Second Mate's that all delegates make up repair neglect of medical care. Minute lists to be turned in at proper of silence for Brothers lost at time. Motion carried that ship's sea. delegate speak to Mobile Port 4. 4. Steward for better toasters and TULANE VICTORY. May 1— mattresses. William McKay Chairman Cox: Recording Secre­ elected ship's delegate. tary Fabricant. Deck reported 60 hours' disputed, 24 of them 4. i 4. EVELYN. May 19 — Chairman blanket overtime. Engine re­ Harry Langen; Secretary George ported 60 hours disputed. Stew­ IME SEAf=A«ERS' HALLS ARE BElMG Swift. Delegates' reports ac­ ards department okay. Motion ARiZPA. May 14 — Chairman cepted. Engine Delegate Willis OUTFITTED WITH ALL KINDS oF OEAR by Brag, seconded and carried that trial committee be elected Bob High; Secretary and Red resigned; William Gorman f=DR YOUR COMFOF5TAA/D ENTEI?TAIli//viEMT to handle allegedly offending Benton. Delegates' reports ac­ elected in his place by acclama WM\L^ You ARE. ON THE BEACH- OAMES^ Brother. Motion by Grebe, sec­ cepted. New Business: Motions tion. Lengthy discussion on re­ carried: to prepare repair list; pairs as ship is due to go to onded and carried that perform­ LIBRARIES, COFFEE POTS, RADIOS, AA/P ers be fined $25, that men miss­ to have ship fumigated; to have shipyard at end of trip. Steward (f IN SO/VIE HALLS^ TEteVlSlOAJ SETS AMD ing payoff be fined $50, all fines ship's delegate and steward explained food spoilage has been check quarters' for cleanliness. caused by ice box operating at going to hospital fund. Vote of thanks to Stewards department. Motion carried to elect a com­ high temperature. One minute ARE YOUR HALLS Minute of silence for departed mittee of four brookmen to of silence for brothers lost at draw up a resolution to be sub­ sea. AND YOUR GEAR — USE TMEM AND Brothers. mitted to Headquarters concern­ TAKE CARE OF THEM ^ ing the replacement of book men when they have accepted trans­ portation money. Benton, John­ ston. Benson and Bunco elected to committee. A vote of thanks to entire stewards department for 4 4 4 ' FRANCES — Chairman George MOSTANK!^ May^S—Chairman a job well done. One minute of E. L. Molina; Recording Secre­ silence for brothers lost at sea. Clark; Recording Secretary Wil­ By HANK liam Janesch. Ship's Delegate 4i 4' 4< tary Jacob Merepelshie. All de­ ALLEGHENY VICTORY. May Clark. Deck Delegate John Lin­ partments shipshape. Stewards This is good news. A drive, sponsored by the joint steamship and Deck showers to be fixed. 16—Chairman John Kari; Secre­ coln. Engine Delegate J. Colon and railroad committee of the New York Maritime Association Hot water to be maintained at tary Lahaderne. Deck and Stew­ and Stewards Delegate Juan will begin this week (it's about time these maritime experts and all times. Foc'sles to be kept ards Departments reported okay. Rivera reported no beefs in de­ millionaires woke up) to secure more cargo for N. Y. because clean. Departments to rotate re­ Engine Delegate reported 200 partments. Voted to make repair of the general shipping slump hitting all ports. A special part sponsibility for recreation room, hours of disputed overtime to be list. Dan Butts gave talk on of this campaign will be to get ECA shipments which are ex­ week by week. Minute of silence held for Patrolman. New Busi­ strike technique. Discussion of pected to begin flowing soon to Europe due to financial appro­ ness: Brother Smith, referring to Arroyo beef. ^ater to be for Brothers lost at sea. priations allowed by the Washington politicians... If this Marshall charges in previous meeting ac­ checked and tanks cleaned in SEATRAIN NEW YORK—May Plan didn't exist it seems we would have permanently large un­ cusing him of carrying tales top­ New York. All crewmen to. be 19—Chairman R.. Sweeney; Sec­ employment for the seamen and hardly any merchant marine at side, insisted that he be brought preserit at next regular meeting retary C. Goldstein. New Busi­ all... Over in England thousands of longshoremen struck and up. on charges or minutes be cor­ in San Juan or pay five dollar ness: Motion carried that Seaover 200 ships are tied up. train Lines and the SIU be in­ rected. Ship's Delegate stated fines to hospitals. Minute of formed that the new bunks be­ that issue is personal and not silence for brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 ing installed are very unsatisfac­ ship's business. Vote taken and Recently we read there are 100.000 active American seamen tory., Motion carried that the by unanimous agreement the MARINA. Mar. 30 — Chairman as of April 1948. The news item, which further revealed how company have keys made for minutes were changed. Ship's William Elliot; Recording Secre­ this nation and the world vitally depends on our disgracefully each foc'sle. Brother Woods Delegate told crew that voyage tary Andrew Newsad. Depart­ small merchant marine, didn't mention however the big un­ elected Deck Delegate. Good has been good, but company has ment delegates said there were employment hitting the seamen or the way they are being de­ and Welfare: Brother Thompson taken advantage of the one hour no beefs at aU. List of repairs suggested imder Good and Wel­ nied weekly unemployment payments because of ridiculous voiced thanks to the membership sailing rule. fare. Elected Edward Shields to interference by the shipowners. Since the shipowners are for helping to keep the laundry serve as Ship's Delegate. Messacting in this cheap , and cowardly manner and since all clean. Good and Welfare: Sev­ hall to be kept clean with de­ sailors can't be on the ships at one time, the only solution eral brothers expressed their partments rotating responsibility is to double the manning scales for all ships—which is a opinions of twa brothers who for recreation room. Vote of necessary factor in safely and efficiently operating the ships, walked off the ship without se­ thanks to Cooks for excellent anyway. curing ^placements. One min­ food. Suggested that more books ute of silence for brothers lost be obtained. Keep everybody at sea. but crews out of passageways. it 4i Brother Joe Barringer has been in town two weeks now and. Minute of silence for Brothers ROBIN DONCASTER. May 19 hopes all those ships repair their leaks and sail into port sO' lost at sea. —Chairman D. Stone; Secretary there'll be jobs...Vic Milazzo, the Steward, just stopped intO' M. Miles. New Business; Motion 4 4 4 town to say hullo to the boys before sailing into the Boston 4 4 S by Wargo that crew not to pay MARINJ»;. AprU 24—Chairman STEEL RECORDER. May 16— hospital. Vic recently finished a four month trip on a tanker off until a patrolman comes W. Elliot; Secretary Andrew Chairman George Molnar; Sec­ hitting Far East and Persian Gulf ports. Anyway, congratulations, aboard. Motion by Miles that Newsad. Delegates reported no retary Joseph Simmons. Depart­ Vic, and a smooth, voyage of matrimony. Don't raise too many" any charges against a crewmem- beefs. Robert Goodwin elected ments' shipshape. Molnar gave chickens on that Georgia peach farm of yours... Big "Dutch" ber not be discussed at the meet­ ship's delegate. Suggestions made talk on cooperation aboard ship Bolz says he just seen his shipmate, Pete McCoskey, the "Irish ing but be referred through the that men bejnore quiet when re­ SIU style, working rules and the Pollock" also on the beach... Leon "Chink" White just sailed delegates to the boarding patrol­ turning from ashore. Sugges­ Taft-Hartley Act. Too many into town from a long Far East trip... From Brother Jack man. List of repairs made up tion that mess and recreation dishes being lost.. Asked new Dietrich, fireman watertender, aboard the Robin ship. Marine «md approved. One minute of room be kept cleaner. percolator for P.O. mess. Min­ Arrow, we received a scenic postcard of Basutoland, somewhere ute of silence for Brothers lost at in Africa. How's things ashore for a sailor, Jack? Did you pick silence for brothers lost at sea. 4 4' 41 sea. up any LOGS? How about a story? SEA TRADER. May 7—Chair­ man Ralph Hampson: Recording Secretary Roy Tompkins. Elected William W. Moore to be Ship's Plenty of oldtimers in town: E. Robinson. J. Aguiar, Stew­ Delegate. Voted various repairs ard A. Gomes. J. Garcia. J. Masonsong, S. Yodris. Frank Burns. 4. 4. 4> CAPE SAN DIEGO. May 9— and cleaning operations to put G. Rourke. Steward J. P. Doran. C. Patraiker. E. Blaha. S. 4 4 4 Chairman H .Clemmens; Secre­ ship in real SIU shape. Cruz. G. Aronson. Bosun J. Gates, F. Martins. J. Downie. STEEL INVENTOR. April 18— tary A- Tremar. Deck and Stew­ 4 4 4 E. C. House. Bosun T. Cepreano. F. Palume. M. Arroyo. A. Chairman H. Arlinghaus: Record­ SEA TRADER. May 16— ards Delegates reported disputed Caligiura. J. Sotomayor. V. Strong. J. C. Mclntyre. R. E. overtime. Engine Delegate re­ Chairman Syphet; ' Recording ing Secretary E .F. Potts. Stew­ Lanoue. E. Ekiund. Steward J. Lomas. A. Partmen. H. M. ported all smooth. New Busi­ Secretary Tompkins. Voted for ards Delegate, Engine Delegate |Kbinson. W. McClure- and A. P. Hannan. ness: Motion by C. Terry that fresh milk and other stores in reported no beefs in depart­ crew refrain from wearing only first U. S. or Canadian port. Deck ments. Elected Steve Shack t underclothing in the messhall; Delegate Rydon said not more be Ship's Delegate. Two Can Also T. Shavaham, S. Bosmente, G. W. Johnson, N. Joseph, tropical shorts are okey. Discus­ than one set of gear to be raised adian seamen taken aboard in" H. V. Nielsen, R. De Fretes, V. Remolar, C. Murray, jE- Cantin, emergency believed to be okay sion on officers' interpretations of or lowered without calling watch H. Dirt, C. Berg, N. L. Mark, H. Wilson, E. R. Crowell, A. Schiadespite fact they're now non­ below. Engine Delegate Tomp­ the agreement, especially part vone, M. Soto, A. Swenson, J. Barron, J. Stickney, G. Ledson, A. union. Messman placed pro­ kins and Stewards Delegate concerning "work done by per­ Montemarano, N. Clifton, Carmelo Melendez and M. J. Feeheney sons other than the unlicensed Hampson reported all was well. bation for singing to .Captain. ,.. There are many more, too, of the oldtimers on our New York personnel." Crew agreed to Will ask for Ass't Electrician. Messhall to be kept clean. Min­ beach. It sure looks like a convention of some kind. A convention send cable to Secretary-Treasurer Repair list'• made. Minutq of ute of silence for Brothers lost waiting for ships that pass up New York in the night, it seems. silence for brothers lost at sea. at"sea. for action on officers. ATBASe, CUT and RUN , , • n �Cat, Bird, Fire, Typhoon Put Hex On Jackson, But Crew Is Chipper To the Editor: could gure the cat with his super-duper formula. The trusting passenger en­ trusted "Muffy" to his care and treatment. He got a gallon of Pinetex disinfectant and poured it in a bucket. The Sgcond Mate grabbed "Muffy" and dunked him a few times in the strong solution. Yes, fellows, it killed the mange and "Muffy" too. Once more the ship's- delegate was called and after a parley "Muffy" was buried at sea with full honors for a dead cat. Things w<ire peaceful for a few more days. Then, just as we arrived in Manila, someone Who said you can't have a good- time on" SIU ships? That guy should take a trip on the Andrew Jackson, Waterman, and see for himself. All we need to make this trip more historical than the Atomic Bomb is the bomb itself, and it wouldn't even be noticed on board this ship. - The trip started March 4th in New York. Right off Ambrose Light' we cut through a tow of bargeSi That put the Indian Sign on us. Later, coming down the Mississippi, our plant went dead. Oh boy! General Alarm. Drop that hook. One hour under way again, then a fog. Drop the anchor again. This tinie we sat there for three days. The Chief Mate loaded with 3.2-.so the Captain had to secure the hook. "Okay," he said, "Mate, you're fired in I%nama." He's still aboard, how­ ever, making it tough for Union men. One Bosun quit in New Orleans because of him. We spent two days in Cristobal for repairs, then through the Canal. Oh brothers, did he get cocky when we left Balboa. shouted "fire." A real blaze it Nearing Honolulu,. Les Pag- was. In the tonnage hatch aft n.ette, SUP, started up to the bow a couple himdred tons of red to go on lookout. Five minutes phosphorus and sulphur, both later he reported to the bridge, used for making matches, were "Mate, I can't get up on the blazing like mad. bow. There's a big bird up What a time we had. Every thfere with a big beak and he one walking around the decks looks vicious." got sulphur on his feet and every step taken was like striking a SCRATCH ONE BIRD match. -We put the fire out after Pagnette came aft and called a hectic battle, but the Manila Ship's Delegate Joe Wise. Up to fire fighters took all the credit the bow they went and with onfe in the newspapers. They got mighty swing with a deck scrub­ there just in time to save the ber over the side went the bird. cellar. After that Pagnette stood his BOOM BOOMED watch with the scrubber, looking The Bosun went to the hospi­ for lights ahead and anything tal in Hong Kong as a result -of with feathers and a big beak. Everything went along fine his fire biurns. Same time the u^tU. three days out of Manila. jumbo boom got tired of stand­ That .fine day a passenger's cat, ing up straight and came tumbl­ by name, came down ing down on the deck cargo. No­ w4th the mange. Our big shot body hurt, however. On we go to Yokohama. Half Chief IJJate told the passenger he ON THE 'BAUXITE TRAIL' Here are some of the Seafarers who helped keep MV Loop Knot ship-shape on recent run (left to right): R. Rendjergasb Oiler: J. James< Elec.; J. Petkac, DMi S. Felicko. OS: AlUard. Oilen E. Kelly, MM: P. Nash, Wiper, and D. Letoikmeau, NCR (catching forty in the corner). SOUP MUST BE GOOD ON THE SHOUP speed ahead and down goes the anchor. Full speed aateim. "Nice shackles in the water, sir." Wind­ lass pulled up from the deck, steam line brtfiten, so we rigged four booms and lowered a man to take a bite. No luck. Thirtysix hours later we cut loose and a tug took over our place at anchor. So on to Yokohoma went the great Andrew Jackson with one hook. Five days in the shipyard and we were ready to go again. That's all for now except for the uninteresting fact that we are now being chased by a 65mile an hour typhoon. Outside of that everything is very peace­ ful on the Jackson. Cheer up, mates. We still have 9,060 miles to go and so to New York. One good trip and clean payoff—minor beefs, of course. Can't wait for that payoff, but we will probably hear ourselves saying, "When do we leave for the Far East aagin?" The Crew Andrew Jackson Send Those Minutes • Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HalL Only in that way can the memhership act on your recommendations, and then Nie minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Just to give LOG readers a graphic view of a wellstocked chow stowage unit, C. H. Dobbins (left) proudly dis­ plays his ample waistline, while Bosun Barrett good-naturedly admits his middle is just a poor second. Donald C. Renfro, a shipmate of Dobbins and Barrett aboard the SS Paul Shoup, took this photo when vessel wut on West Coast recently. He reports that Shoup men are "the best crew I ever sailed with—all Union and a good bunch of guys." 'J-o^ - 'The Norfolk Queen' By JAMES P. CONROY Of all the demented men I've seen. The worst of the lot was he— The man who ran the "Norfolk Queen," From Yofk to ApolL From the helmsman's hand he grasped the wheel/ • ^ Still crying, quite insane: "I'll'Steer to land, to rest my keel, Yoir blasted hurricane." "Captain WijUard" was the name. With thirty years off sfiore: Tame whene'er the sea vres tame. When 'twas angry, he was more. When the rocks are but a mile away. When the surf is heard so strong, 'Tis not a sailor's right to say. His skipper has done a wrong. Look out was upon the bridge. The night we met the gale: I stood upon the open ridge. Midst the rising wind's loud wail. As the laughing seas roar o'er the bow. As the cold winds lash your face# You can but stand and wonder how. Your ship cati stand the pace. The Skipper from the wheelhouse gased. Crying curses at the storm, I could as well have curses phrased. If I had been as warm. Like flowers torn from their stems. Ships are cast on land: * No wonder when, as childish whims. By vrazy men they're manned. a "Damn you wind," the Captain swore. "Damn your weakling sea, "You'll have to stir 'em up some more. "To slop the likes of me." I didn't see it happen, For the wind had" bent my chest, I could hear the timbers snappin' 'As though in vaip protest. The seas were roaring o'er the hatch. Sweeping boards off steady. And feats that seas could never match. The wind had done already. I could hear the Captain's laughter, X could hear the Captain's-scream. Yet whate'er did: come after, I know .but as a dream. The skipper didn't slacken speed, . He had it up full blast. Yea, every time the trough we freed, I thought it was our last. On a barren beach they found me, . They say they saw no more. The rest are surely in the sea. For they searched all breadth of shore. Into the sea h,e drove.'er Shrieking loud up to the wind: "in not give in to you, "I'll fight you to the No mere shall sail the "Norfolk 'Queen," Upon warm Apoli's swell: "Captain Willard" has a warmer scene, 'Midst behorned mates in Helh : ' / -Si-':'-- " '' ' . --5 " 'ii, • r i , \ • I'.' ; �Friday, June 2S. 1948 THE What Happened To Our Red Shouldn't Happen To A Dog SEAFARERS LOG Commie Bid For Waterfront Unity Seen As Plot ^To Save Their Skins' To the Editor: To the Editor: Page Eleven I note the despairing howls being rmsed by the Masters of Hocus Pocus in control of the NMU. Stalin's Comintern agents are now calling for "unity with the AFL maritime unions" to de­ feat reaction, which they have brought on themselves (and re­ action it undoubtedly is). has poisoned the air surrounding the maritime industry for a dec­ ade. These are the voices, which now call for "unity with the AFL maritime unions" to save their rotten necks from the re­ sults of their own blunders made in the service of political ex­ pediency serving a foreign mas­ ter. At no time did they serve the cause of the American sea­ men and genuine American un­ ionism— and they don't now. they so guess it, holes of America directed glibly boasted? You brothers—down the ratComintern activities in over CP-inspired and hot-air programs, j Sometime last April the SS Fairport left New York for the Med. In nine days we passed the "Rock." That's the first Water­ man ship I've been on that passed anything. We had a rare set Do you recall the political ac­ of passengers aboard—'opera singers. One of the girls could hit tion committee that was to re- ; a note so high that it could only be heard by a tall dog. form the world in the image We also had a basso-profundo, and believe me, nobody was and likeness of holy Russia? toiore profunda than this basso. And did this guy get seasick! How much did that cost? How He threw so much over the side the sea-gulls made him an many party shuli-duggerers honorary colonel. On the way over he ate so much rice he used were kept on /the payrolls for. to wake up in the middle' of the night singing "Chinatown." It years, dishing out the "line?", But think awhile and look was interesting to note that this Italian in the "36" Olympics And how many were seamen or back on the record of the years. icame in third in grape-treading. I also noticed this trip Water­ This is the scabrous crew of related to the industry? man is going all out for advertising—;the alphabet soup contains Who collaborated with the ship­ parasites riding on the seamen's Yes, Unity—the unity of all: owners and drove all who did backs, who call for unity of nothing but "Ws." American seamen behind the' not approve into the 99-year honest workers to save their EYE-OPENER American concept unions and ^ i Our first port was Genoa. Here the gang dug in at the club? Who boasted through the skins. As treacherous a bunch of leaderships to hold and better" years of the mighty power that political rogues as ever disgraced our conditions and fight fascism "Chokabanana." The joint feaAmerican labor! >!tures oysters on the half-shell of the red type as well as the • is the NMU and of their econ­ (actually they're eye-balls left black or brown. Let the saviours' omic power—not to speak of UNITY UNDER AFL CH0«C6-Aover from the battles of the of Teheran and the Yalta con- ; their political drag - in Washing­ e/w/AMA6pTS/ Unity there will be, unity night before). They also spe­ ference fry their own fish. They ton during the open door class Its oipx&s! cialize in two kinds of meat— collaboration policies under the there must be but unity behind have sounded off long enough, the AFL unions and leadership. too long. dead or alive. If you take a "Stalin is our brother" theory? Bandwich out, it's cut so bad Who insulted the AFL unions NEW BOY they don't wrap it—they band­ continuously and heaped con­ age it. However, in all cases the Now it's Wallace that is their" tumely on the members and customers are given preference darling. He will solve all the officials of these unions? Their l^'tover the roaches. problems of the world. Funny viper words ring in my ears yet. Next Trieste. Tony's Place is how those apes forget the prob­ Who secretly exulted when some a modern five floor sewer. But lems of the industry and must, cracked un-American brain what a dance floor—genuine wood. It's kinda small though. One always follow a godhead under painted hammers and sickles on crowded night a girl fainted and had to finish a tango and waltz orders. Have they no mind of American ships and even raised before she could fall. On the last night I danced cheek to cheek their own? How they love de­ red flags? all night—with the girl behind me. The latest I heard was they're mocracy when they crave t© Do you remember the marches enlarging the floor to accommodate one complete couple. destroy it. And how they shoot On to Piraeus! After four trips here I finally saw the Ac­ through the streets of New York the democrats in the name of ropolis. Was I surprised—it isn't a restaurant after all. Since the and those alien-minded Stalin dictatorship afterwards. It's the last time 1 was here "John Bull" made his place wider—he took stooges yelling themselves hoarse same bunch, boys, the same who down the wallpaper. Here you can always find a crowd of about with shouts of "The Yanks Ain't The members of the NMU have are now shrieking for unity with Coming" and "Let God Save either left that political circus the AFL Unions after 10 years 60 odd people—some are odder than others. The King?" I do, and my stom­ or have paid the price for the of much raking and boasting. LEARNS FAST ach turns. glorified gum-beating, which Now they are caught in a trap Two days later—Turkey. In a short time I picked up a few they called leadership. They of their own making. CHANGED TUNES words of the language, and I quote, "gobble-gobble." One day have paid the price in expul­ I went to Derence. The town is one mile above sea-level—two Yes, we will have unity—^but Do you recall the day Hitler's sions -if they spoke as free men miles too high. The surrounding waters abound in jelly-fish, with whom? Think hard and act, hordes marched across the Rus­ in a free nation, or by cut-rate including apple, plum, peach, and cherry. The local light company wisely. This is no time to. go sian border and these wolves sell-out contracts if silent. consists of five ^-watt bulbs and one dry-cell fprobably left over off half-cocked. were calight with their political Where is the vaunted strength? from the new jail). pants down. "The Yanks Can't Where are the millions of dollars Wandering Seafarer Time staggers on to GuLfport, Miss.—so much better than Get There Fa^t Enough" and Derence. They've got nine 3-watt bulbs here. Rocketing out of "Open the Second Front" result­ here I went to New Orleans for a north bound train. Some train— ed. • if you think the Virginia Creeper is a flower you're mistaken— Yes, the same Ferdy the Fink it's a railroad. This one is so slow the cows wear train-catchers. While passing through Alabama I reached out the window and was leading the parades and picked a bale of cotton. The conductor should've been a cowboy— through his party ghostwriter was doing the bidding of his he had a ten gallon head. .want very much to keep in touch''' Finally New York—I see my picture was in a recent "LOG." masters, while the NMU suffered To the Editor: with you and your work... ^ The 6th floor reports an 80% decrease in donations. I warned 1 by cut-rate contracts. That mis... We've been following ypur Did you ever get a review • them. Any other insults can be sent to me c/o the South St. ] erable Comintern hack grafted reviews of our books with concopy modern translation by the party on the NMU as ., ^ , u v, -^^.7 of — our -v.- ...— Towers where I'm resting after ONE ROUND TRIP. Pilot Editor Lowell Chamberlain ''«™,ol 'The Odyssey? It has been ^ "Red" Campbell most impressed with the job you ve been doing. your membership might particuTHHY PAID OFF IN SOUND, SIU STYLE I think you succeed unusually larly like it. (Ed. note: "Th© ^ well in conveying in a few ^ Odyssey" was reviewed in the words the character and the LQC of June 11. 1948.) I'll .send - " quality of the books steering a you a copy, along with some, true course between the self- of the other recent Signets and consciously literary and the sort, Mentors — including "About the of "writing down" that some re- Kinsey Report: Observations by viewers indulge in. In other n Experts on 'Sexual Behavior words, I think you do an honest in the Human Male'." job for honest men ... WANT SUGGESTIONS That's the kind of job we try to do in selecting the books for We're always open to sugges­ publication under Our imprint, tions for new titles to be added and our belief in the good taste to our list. If you, or if crew*of our fellows has been borne members of any of the ships, out by the popularity of books|I would VVV....V. like to submit lists of formerly considered "^ighbrow. books they'd like to see issued at 25 cents and 35 cents, we'd BOOKS IMPORTANT find them helpful, I know. . The digested notes of the Arabel J. Porter minutes of the SS John Miller Associate Editor particularly pleased me, for tl/ey Penguin Signet certainly give good indication Books and Pelican ... that books are an important Mentor Books part of the lives of the men at sea. (Ed. note: The crew of the (Ed. Note: What do you Miller' suggested that individual want to read? Here's a chance members of crews bring aboard to get it between covers in several pocketsize books apiece handy pocket size for the askCarson sailed again for Italy June 7. No iden­ - Black Gang aboard the SS William Carson, a for the benefit of all.) ing. The LOG will forward tification accompanied photo, which was taken South Atlantic scow, that paid off in Charles­ We shall certainljr-^ntinue to any suggeitions received frons during first part of voyage. Tell us who you ton on June 4. Payoff -was reported as "a real send you review "copies, and do| Seafarers.. are when you send pictures. SIU job." thanks to a capable SIU crew. The Publisher Praises Reviews, Seeks Members' Title Tips <1 �• ifl Page Twelve T H'B^ S BJ'F^R B its ta C Friday. June 25. 1848 At Roots Port Baltimore 'AFL Jowmeyiiiaii' Mates. Grey Hair, Says Sounds Beef, Gets Clarification Of Bosuns' The Duke To the Eklltor: I've been sailing Bosun five years, but I couldn't get this Here are a few lines from the Mate to give me the right over­ SS Thomas Cresap which is hell-ship of the Isthmian line. time. In a whole monib L ha\ce;' We are in Port. Said, now, and gotten only 23 hours, If that we have had three shipboard became the general practice why. rneetings coming across. The first would a man ever sail Bosun?^ two were necessarily shorti but. He might as well be an- OS on at the last; one on May.- 2A we the 4-8 watch. really covered a, lot. of, gpound We'll be back in October. Duke Himler including a lot of discussion of gpod Unionism. The Black Gang,. Delegate, call him "Lefty," is., right on his toes- The Stewards Delegate is doing fine and so. is the Deck Delegate. I happen, to be the Ship's Delegate, and make out the .best I can. ALMIGHTY It- seems that the Master thinks he is God Almighty with Tp, the Editor;, the power- and, authority to Mtembers of the SUP ah Pbrt'- -' scratch- oute overtime at will. As land-, Ore-., were on hand' durmgia result: there's a. Ijit; ofc over­ the- Rose Festival to-- - prcsent-' time in dispute. The Patrolmen Queen Barbara I, of Rosarij^ ; will' have to take it- from there. with- an engraved shipfs bellj ' The Mate waa a little hard' to given- her by the Catholic Mari- • get along with in the beginning time- Club at the occasion of its, but he is coming along fine now­ formal opening- June 12; adays.. In this connection, let me A representative group of sear say that I have read those ar­ men- greeted the diminutive ticles-. in the LOG called "Why queen" and her court of lovely= > Bosuns Get Grey Hair," and that princesses and, Royal Rosarians I know why: it's the Mates a and escorted them through the rooms of the new club, which« Bosun has to cope with. s open to merchant seamen- ok' all creeds and nations The clubi located at 512 West Burnisde—just a few blocks west of the Union Hall^—offers rec­ reational facilities, sucht as pingpong and pool. There are read-. ing and -writing rooms, wellstocked with magazines and" writing materials. There's a juke box that doesn't eat nickels, a piano, radio and room to dance. A snack bar offers coffee, sand- . wiches, soft drinks and soups^ One of the outstanding features. of the club is its shower room and laundry. ' John P. Curry, director of the" new club, was among the spon-. sors present to welcome seamen and encourage them to make use. of the facilities available and to enjoy the homelike atmosphere. of the Catholic Maritime Club of Portland. L Ht Pepper Book No. 3161 . To Ihe Editor: sult that many men will, speed' restricted to that port. Last I am a Baltimore AFL mem­ to that port at great expense, waokt Nowv Yrorki shipping- was headlined as. at a. "standstilL" ber, who has lived and worked and then discover that they Mobile was reported slow. must hang around the beach in the Locust Point section of the Savannah, likewise. Surely, for a long while before being, ^Baltimore waterfront for 35 ''AFL Journeyman" should notable to ship out. Although years. I see the LOG every ooneiden repocti of' slow ship^ Baltimore ships a great number week. It's not right but I can see of men, she also has consider­ Rtngc a rea«»:tiQih on^ his; city. J •At any rate„ the SIU. is. pxpud," Why you birds in New York able manpower on the beach. of the role played by the. Port That shipping should be re­ boost that port but, I'm d d of Baltimore and shares with ported as "slow" in Baltimore if I can see why your Baltimoce the brother his respect for that is no reflection on thai city Agent runs down the city that great pori cijiy» and such a descripticm is n>t gives him a living. It certainly looks as if the SIU and the LOG~ are doing their d dest to be­ IN SOUP AND SUN ON TOE RECQSimC little the city and Port of Balti­ more. But your own scorebox. makes a liar out of you. and; Itentz. '-yf. Every week Baltimore is a close second to New York, with your favorite port of Philly at the bottom. This week New York shipped 189 and Baltimore 207 in the Deck Department, The wonder port of Philly shipped. 59i The totals are: New York—640, Baltimore—469, and Philadelphia —192. I'm AFL but if the SIU doesn't think anymore of my hometown and the port that feeds my family, I'll d d well see to.it that my local goes slow in back­ ing you the next time you have a beef. S, i, i, "AFL Journeyman" Digging its way through the (Ed. Note: The LOG gen­ erally does not publish letters Mississippi fog, . Isthmian'sSteel Rscordex- passea. close te not bearing the name of the sender. In this case, however, two other SlU-manned vessels, we are waiving the rule so that; the SS- Del Albat at the right, we may clear up our AFL, and; an unidmitified SealraiUi brother's misunderstanding.. Si 4" t First, let us state emphatir cally that the SIU regards At- right;—Joe Simmons, SeaBaltimore as one of the na­ faxCT- responsible for the foggy, tion's major ports—certainly foggy picture is flanked- by- fel^ one of the most active on the low- Steel Recordmv crewmen. East Coast. Baltimore's tradi­ At left is Benny D^ina, Wiper tion as a port city ranks it and: on; the righb Chips. Weges? with the great ports of the cheide> Carpenten In. a note ac­ world, and for her admirable companying the pictures. Bro­ record of solidarity among ther Simmons suggested a ' AFL unions she stands second word of thanks to- the- organ­ to none. The LOG has on izers for getting ships like this ri; many occasions emphasized Isthmian C-T; under contract. this fact. % % ^ As for Baltimore's shipping I ;!? • record, it is generally recogr nized as top-ranking. Although; it stands high — even in this period of slow shipping— Mbtbfei; Baltimore is shipping- fewer To the Editor: ta think it- over before we were| The^ hadi» few performers Great Admirer of Union men than- she does lutder quite-out-of-port-and-we-let-th««-j but- they- seen- got- theii«- walkinf- To the Ediior: Here's a few lines from the off with little delay. normal conditions. It. is fox papers. Wa are alf anxious to that- reason that Agent Curly men on; the Monroe making the Some of the boys are nuts get into, port again and see the I would appreciate it very Rentz—who, for the record, is Sugar Run between the continent; about; the- islmi^ aiwfe aonwe fhft hi^htgi muidjv if youj would mail' the of Baltimore's, biggest and Puerto Rico. Some of the natuws; are- nut» tp^ my. moth©; whose adonfe oft ih Wb'lii sign: now witJh a JkQGr t£h boosters—uses care in, repprt- boy sure seem to enjoy this I: hewe hHied ouf on- the iord'. thwjJss to. the- diflfenroh ifhrm: entdpflftd on job activityc in his run. and seem to enjoy every •joimem im the: pontfr who; ^ I port.' He does not want- to product of the sugar cane also. is an very great jwaya mana^ to, ^ the- ifttesh kdflwsenmothanThi& ship is a nice seagoing encourage over-optimism . by of? the and; the> work |L0€fe- to us as- aeoife as wo hih if ifti^inB; Qhtalmng: saying; jobs axe- very pleatiful vessel. She sits like a duck in the presfiORh when they're not, wlthi the re­ the water and just floats ^along. enfe-day condfUems fbr- seamen-. |S-r Another of A. H. Bull's old gals. Bm: Jordan Qxow of: Utft) We have a nice bunch aboard iWARN^ SEAFARERS and all' try to pull together like GYP ARTIST' good; Union brothor-s. We are QJS. WEST COAST all paying our- new assessments with pleasure for we know that To the Editor: it is an insurance for our future ^•^East December in Longbeach> and- our Union's future as well. SISAiAlKjPS HCICb imr tie wiQklif,, a, salesman came aboard Here is. a- word of prai-se for iiopft Jli% IW jpst the vesaeb I was on and. offered; our Stewards Department which 'a three-year subscription to Life is doing a fine job in keeping magazine for $11. As a gift, sub­ the boys contended and the belts scribers- were promised a foun­ strdining at the seams. Our .: tain pen and a Webster diction­ Chief- Steward' Jim Grant, is a ary; real Union man and is all out to miMhi iim mmc QM bound This was a fraud: I never got please everyone. His tables are s«r mm tm aix ^ t ^ the, pen nor the dictionary and aiwiys' laden "witr" go^^^^ vm van oH 9m my family never received; the ^im and the cooperamagazixie. gives out- with a blB smilV tion cff-" his department-. So. remember., whern in Long AH Seafarers who wisbt to sat up? a. ^isnaoent; file® ^ whaa hisr poih they're. CHANGi© THEJR. MIIJP, Beaoh, San Pedro, or Wilmingr iishingf, AH, nwdB In-. 'wieb sfc minimiirn* ofi efibuh sfieukl act proa^oty:. TM ^ ton,, Calif., don't lefc that guy On. our Jaat two departuxes Igge vdth the WBl»r„ lus» BaRRY take you over. , from. Ponce:; we had. some stow­ says he's a sure hAt> tp. a. Abound volmnes may be purchasedVat tbe Headquarters Henry de Ruyier aways aboard but they seemed Seafarer In a few years. baggage room, 4th floor, J1 Beaver Street, New York City, y Doc Pepp^ TeHs Of Kcw: Coast Club i- Sugar Runners A Gang Cki Mimroe laPlf MHH U|g|S mm WBBKm �Page Thixieen .Friday, June 2b, 1S4» FROM A FLORIDA CREWMAN*S mETCmBOOK rfT': • Crew Of Edm<»it 'Credit To SIU:' Mate AB; M. Ekman, AB; L. Atkins, OS; A. Lutaves, OS, and W. It gives me a lot of pleasure Vogel, OS. to write this letter to tell you what a fine crdw I have had this trip. Led by A. A. Smith, as good, or better than any Bosun I've seen either before, during ' or To the Editor: since the war, the whole Deck I want to thank you for the Gang has done an exceedingly nice spread you gave my ar­ ticle, "The Old Days and the good job. New," in the LOG of June 4, The ship doesn't quite look and for the excellent work and like a yacht yet, as this trip editing of another article of mine has been too short. Another trip you published last January. or two like this one, however, I have been a seaman and tmand she will. ion man for 25 years and catai The men I now have are a truthfully say that the LOG is great credit to the SIU. The the finest trade journal I have more crews like this one the ever read. It is free and clean SIU sends aboard ships, the of politics and biases and is more prestige both the Union strictly for the membership and and the whole U.S. merchant their welfare. It could well put marine will gain. some of the large daily sheets Let's have more like them on to shame ... „ all our ships! It also brings the SIU mem­ bers together. The LOG keeps Richard Emerson. the membership posted on all Chief Mate current events and if they read SS Cape Edmont, it diligently there is no reason Alcoa SS Co. why they shouldn't be posted at, P.S.: The crewmembers are: all times on Union activities. A. A. Smith, Bosun; E. KounAugustus Cottrell darakis, DM; L. Kirkland, AB; (Ed. Note: CottrelTs articles R. Tyssey, AB; J. Ha wee, AB; will appear in the LOG from J. P. Mastin, AB; F. Harshorn, time to time.) To the Editor: Calls Log 'Finest Trade Journar Some aspects of -life aboard the Florida, as seen by Seaf&rer Emigdio Reyes. Shipboard life Is Rugged As SS Florida Resumes Havana Run, Crewman Declares fFo the Editor: The SS Florida is back from drydock and is making its over­ night milk run to Havana iregularly. The portside screw •was replaced, and the 100-passenger deck was air conditioned —BUT the crewmembers still jroast in their quarters. • The -room waftSTs, after a twoWeek rest, are raring to go on the grind again. Calling it a "fgrind" is no exaggeration. • It's baggage Une from 4:30 p.m. until sailing time. Tables must lae set before the dining room is thrown open to a rushing crowd of tourists who actually fight their way to the best tables. 'After that there's no rest for the 'waiters until nine and sometimes To o'clock. WORST TO COME . - In the morning, out of the hot sack you go at 6:00 a.m. to have the dining room ready at 6:30, You serve breakfast until 8:00 or later. Usually there are still passengers in the dining room long after the ship has docked. You're only beginning the day's work. The worst is yet to come. Rushing out of the dining room you take the baggage of 20 : or 30 passengers ta the dock. ; When all your passenger's bag­ gage has been examined by an unorganized bunch of Havana customs inspectors, you trudge back to your quarters in a bad mood. To make things worse, the chances are the tips have not been what you expected. After cleaning, sweeping, mop­ ping, polishing brass and making 30 berths in 10 staterooms, you can call yourself a free ^oul until 4:30 p.m.. When the same routine starts all-over again. The need of a Hall in Miami is becoming more apparent each trip. On this first trip after drydock, six room waiters were laid off in the most unofthodox man­ ner. They had signed off when the ship left for drydock. When they went to sign on with the rest of the crew, the Purser just didn't allow them to—by order of P & O's Port Steward. The Ship's Delegate was un­ able to do anything, his hands were tied. Now the Tampa Hall has plenty of troubles of its own, so it is bound to be a whole week before the Patrolman will get here. Meanwhile, we are sailing short. In other words, the company took a sock at the crew and nothing can be done about it but sit around and wait because there is no Hall in Miami. OTHER INSTANCE There is another instance that shows the need of a Hall in Miami. This was when a crew Messman was transferred to the rating of Bellman. A few weeks ago, 2,822 voted to stop such promotions, with only 278 favoring them. The winning referendum was plainly printed in the LOG: "No man may be promoted or allowed to transfer from one job to another on board ship except in case of extreme emergency." In this case there was no emer ;/ency. The Messman had bis shipping ticket given to him by the Ship's Delegate two weeks before transferring—at the same time that the relief Bellman signed off. There were bookmen on the beach here and more in the Hall in Tampa. Besides, that same day those six men had been laid off as waiters, any one of whom could have used the job as Bell­ man. Upon a mild protest, the Ship's Delegate .stated that the Tampa Agent had .authorized -him to make the change because it "was not considered a promotion." SO STATED Perhaps it is not a promotion— oh the base pay. But it is a change of job, and some of us believe it is a violation Of the new shipping rules. Some of us voted against the whole idea of promotion and transfer of jobs aboard ship. That was'the way it was printed on the ballot we used for voting. It was so stated in the LOG when the amendments to the shipping rules were published. Neither a'delegate nor any SIU Hail is authorized to modify the result of a referendum until so authorized by a new vote. It was to abolish just such changes that-the new amendment was adopted. So far as we on the Florida are concerned, a lot of misunder­ standing and consequent delay could be avoided. If we had a Hall in Miami instead of being under the jurisdiction of a dis­ tant Hall having problem of its own. Emigdio Royis:;^:- Hospital Locations Requests occasionally come from members for a complete li^ of Marine Hospitals throughout the U. S. The LOG will publish these listings from time to time and suggests that the Brothers clip and keep them for future reference. 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 —328 Federal Building. Carville. Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and •vxpress addre^: 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 officePost 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-pedient office—Custom House. New York, New York—(Dispensary) 87 Hudson Street. Out-patient office—Barge Office. Norfolk, Virginia—^Hampton Boulevard, Larchmont. Out­ patient office—Custom House. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—40th Street and Penn Avenue. Out-patient office—^Federal Building. . Portland. Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— Custom House. San Juan, Puerto RicOw. San Francisco, California—14th venue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—Appraiser's Building. Savannah, Georgia—York and Abercom Streets. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Street and 14th Avenue South. Out-patient office—^Federal Building. Slapleton, Staten Island, New York—Bay Street. Yineyard Haven, Massachusetts. k i'i m �Iltiffc. Page Fourteen i-- THE SE AF AREHS LOG Friday. June 25. 1848 The Sea Makes All Men Equal 'iJi The S.S. Allinga was not a big rying a nice group of passengers, "This the Allinga, I guess?" he his guns about, prgised his spe­ drag him below, out of sight. cial saddle, jingled his silver I returned and, when about to boat; but, badly built and top mostly girls, called at Gladstone asked with a twang. his golden connect the hose, 1 saw in a heavy, she was a good boat for in Shark's Bay on our usual A bevy of pretty girls met the spurs, and flashed Cowboy with their smiles. smile. There was excitement, joy corner of the saloon deck the small fish and big sharks. She run. ' rolled in bad weather and on There walked up our gang­ •'Are you from Texas?" asked and laughter. y cross seas with sickening jars— way two new passengers, who a sweet girl in pink. I turned and looked to the enough to make a lubber green immediately attracted attention. The Cowboy stretched himself Westward, at the rising clouds ^ around his gills. She gave no The first one was an independ­ the full length of his six feet on the horizon. I shook my head rest to her crew at sea, or in ent Businessman with a serious and two inches in his boots, and frowned. mien, dressed in white flannel gave her a golden smile, took At sunset, the wind began to i port. ' We were running coastwise in suit, neatly pressed, immaculate off his big hat with a flourish blow and the cross sea ran, at the Allinga and carrying passen- —as though he had come from and answered: "Yep, mah young the mouth of Shark's Bay. The ' gers, up and down, from Free- a bandbox and was going to his lady; I'm Joe Clayton, the best S.S. Allinga started to roll again. rider and toughest man west of One by one the passengers left - mantle to Derby, during the hot bank. ^^ell. She was a busy, noisy The second one was a tall Fort Worth!" He patted-his guh. the saloon deck and went below. J steamer, with a strong smell, cowboy in full regalia — boots The eyes of pretty girls shined Darkness descended. The wind and sea increased. The Allinga ' but she was making lots of with silver spurs, and a pair of upon the tall Texan. ran and rolled as usual. A few dough for the company. TWO HEROES rain squaUs came, swept aslant, Cowboy, face down, as though Some 500 sweaty buUs, bound With the two worthies aboard, and lashjed across the ship. But he had "bitten the dust." for the slaughter house, bellowed there was no time to lose. We it was not a bad night. in the forward holds and sent I shook him hard. He was aKve hoisted the gangway and let go HEROES NO MORE up a lot of hot air. Some 5,000 and came to his senses with a the lines with a .splash. The isheared sheep blah-blahed like ship turned round short and At dawn, came my turn to groan. He struggled to his feet niutton heads in the stuffy pens steamed straight to sea, down clean up and wash down the 'and steadied himself with diffi-* on the'^after deck. saloon deck before, the early culty. He was led, tottering, the Shark's Bay. It was Sunday afternoon. I birds would start their promen­ below and helped into his bunk. Between toese two, some 50 had done my turn at the wheel ade. I had just rolled out the Five minutes later, ^ when first class passengers, ladies and and, going aft to^ look at the water hose when I received an washing down the. saloon deck, gentlemen, dressed in white, there came to my mind a poem log, saw the pair of passengers unpleasant .surprise. lounged in the deck-chairs amidThere lay, slumped in a deck by Byron: again. ship, sipping whiskey and soda The Businessman kept pacing chair, the Businessman. He was "Roll on, thou deep and dark ' - and enjoying themselves. In the fall of 1915, when the pistols stuck in the holsters of the saloon deck, aloof, and helpless, and wet as a wick. He blue ocean. season's trade was done, the Al­ his belt—carrying on his back a swinging ' his cane made of looked as if he had been out Roll! shark's backbone. He seemed to all night, slumming, and had linga left light, from Freemantle special saddle. Teh thousand ships sWeep to Bunbtury, to make the short The Businessman stepped be a man of wealth, conscious gotten sick-drunk on cheap stuff, , over thee in vain. run without the ballast — and aboard as if he owned the boat, of power, an aristocrat whom a and had finished the night lying Man marks the earth with taking the chance of turning and could fire the Captain and poor seaman could not reach in a gutter . ruin. the crew. with a boat-hook. He was a sad saclt. I had to His control turtle. Stops on the watery plain!" No sooner had we gotten out­ The Cowboy boarded the ship, The Cowboy, a hero to the make him look decent and R. J. Peterson side, then the ground swell cocky and flashing his gold teeth. pretty girls around him, tossed I tighten his belt before I could caught us and the night fell. It began to blow. Seas rose sharp and ran fast—right abeam! The Allinga started to roll, restless, as if she had pain in her belly. She lost a lot of her In his recent appearance be­ to certain types of unfair labor employer was required to main- • ion security disclosed the in­ tain strict impartiality during terruption to peaceful collective steam. Loud cracks were heard fore the Congressional "Watch­ practices against unions. dog" Committee, charged with As a result, unions are finding union campaigns. However, the bargaining that the prohibition below. Bulkheads groaned. There was no sleep for any overseeing the operation of the it more and more difficult to,very loosely worded and inter- of the closed shop has brought. man aboard that night. Men Taft-Hartley law, AFL Ph-esident obtain action on unfair labor preted free speech proviso of This has proved particularly ser­ hung on where they stood, their Green presented a report which practices that they have field tiie Taft-Hartley law makes it ious in such industries as the possible for the employer to building trades where the closed heads swimming. Those who lost summarized the results obtained against employers. from a questioimaire directed to state clearly and unequivocally shop has been an institution /for ELECTION PROCEDURE 171 AFL field representatives to his position with regard to un- several decades. determine the effect of the T-H There have been several new ion organization, The requirement for the un­ law on union organization. changes in NLRB procedure) K is true he cannot coerce or ion shop election has proved Brother Green ended his re­ which have handicapped union intimidate his employees into extremely burdensome. Union marks with the statement that organizational efforts. Several voting against union represen- leaders have naturally been gra­ tified at the results of these el­ the law is so thoroughly malig­ representatives specifically men­ ections, but this does not ob­ nant that it is beyond remedy or tion the prohibition which the scure the fact that this require­ cure, and that the only solution new law places upon the holding of pre-hearing elections. ment of an undemocratic elec­ would be complete repeal. tion has interfered with the or­ 'The following brief excerpts The use of this device had derly process of collective bar­ enabled the board under the are from the report: gaining. All but a very few represen­ old law to expedite many peti­ One of the most vicious as­ their grip were flung helplessly tatives indicated that they were tions for certification. However, under the new law this proced­ pects of. the union security issue from side to side until they experiencing delays under the under the Taft-Hartley law is brought up against a stanchion new law. Most of this delay has ure is no longer open to the that the federal law is made to and managed to hold on ex- been the direct result of the re­ board. . Representatives also report enforce the state statutes pro­ haustedly. quirement that employee elec­ that employers are using their hibiting all types of union se­ tions be held before any type of BAD NIGHT curity. new freedom in filing petitions to union security clause can be ne­ j,e can do, how- The effect of this law has been Now and then, the Allinga fell gotiated between unions and forestall and delay union organization. ever, is to state very clearly. to weaken union organization in on her side, and remained lying management. The flood of union employees to listen those areas and among those oyer, with a shiver of suspense. security elections has held up One provision of the new actj^^^ opposition to union or- groups which are most in need Between the running seas, the all other types of board, activity. whose effect is still open to board interpretation is section' • i, of it. It has given encourage­ dark hollows yawned menacing The effect of these board de­ 9 (c) (5) which knocks out the ment to anti-union employers. at the lee; and the white crests lays on union organization is ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYEpS board's "extent of organization" In.connection with the second­ showed, flashing a sinister smile. very clear. If a union has been Hours passed; endless, they organized among the employees doctrine. Prior to. the new law. The overwhelm-ing majority of ary boycott issue, organizers re­ seemed. Shadows of the night of a new plant, those employees the board frequently permitted AFL representatives declared the port that while the instances in rose and fell before the men's are anxious to have the formal departmental or section bargain-' attitude of some employers has which unions have been accused ing units, 'stiffened considerably since en- of violating the law in this re­ eyes. process of certification completed However, this practice is no'actment of the Taft-Hartley law. gard have not been numerous, At eight a.m. the darkness as quickly as possible. longer permitted under the new In effect, the act has provided they have reflected a type of turned a ghastly grey, The sun If .this procedure—which could act, and as a result unionized anti-union employers with new union-busting which has gone had risen, and the weather be­ through the-process of consent employees in such establishments, weapons which they have not far beyond the intent of Con­ gan to moderate—and we could election take as sHort a period as large banks and insurance been reluctant to utilize. The gress. see! of time as one or two months companies are almost certain to act furnishes employers with The night hawk (the Steward) GENERAL COMMENTS drags out to 9 or 10 months be deprived of any union's rep- convenient excuses to delay col­ stood on the boat deck, wiping The information concerning lective bargaining negotiations through employer stalling and resentation. hts sweaty • brow with a soiled damage suits was very similar and to object to proposals to the slow process of board. pro­ napkin. FREE SPEECH which they would otherwise to the data dealing with second­ "God's truth! I thought she cedure, th^ employees are bound ary boycotts. Although relatively to lose interest in the upion. agree. free It is evident that the would turn over..." He gasped few damage suits have b^en By turning the balance of barTaftspeech provision in the out, looking around wild eyed. .Insofar as unfair labor prac­ filed e gainst unions, those that Hartley law has been turned ingaining strength in favor of emtices are concerned, unions are 'T thought, the Allinga was go­ have been filed have proved ing to turn over like h^ sister facing an additional obstacle in to one of the most vicious and ployers, t^e act has stiffened very effective devices for tying ship did, and spill us into the attempting to expedite board diabolical instruments ever plac- employer resistance to the gi-ant- up union fifiance^ and combat­ sea—tor the hungry sharks.,. procedure because the Taft- ed at the disposal of antiunion ing of third-round wage in- ing union activities. creases. Hartley Act; requires that the employers. So help me God!" he cried. Inquiry into the issue of unUnder the Wagner Act the (Continued on Ba^e board give prior consideration On one trip the Allinga, car- ^ ; T-H Act Malignant, Beyond Remedy, Says Green If �Page Fifteen THE SEAT AR E R S . LOG Friday. June 25. 1948 Pres. Green Reports On Taft-Hartley MesSf The total effect of -the Taft{Continued From Page 14) A number of individuals com­ Hartley law on union-manage­ mented on the problem of the ment relations, which becomes jurisdiction of the NLRB. In apparent from an analysis^!; of several cases the new board has these questionnaires, can be asserted its authority over par­ summarized as one of iruslraticular industries and trades tion." The law has given a new which previously had not been weapon to the enemies of labor, a Weapon with which they are"' subject to its jurisdiction. able to frustrate the desire of This has caused a good deal employees for representation of confusion in many predomin­ through union organizations. antly local establishments which While many fair-minded em­ are not certain whether they do ployers have continued to deal or do not come under the board's frankly and honestly with the jurisdiction. unions of their employees, the A number of organizers com­ law has discriminated against mented that the Taft-Hartley law them by helping their antiunion has meant that more than ever competitors. before lawyers are being re­ The feeling of frustration is ; tained by employers to repre­ evident, too, at the bargaining sent them in collective bargain­ table. Full and open discussipn • ing negotiations. of the facts in dispute has tend­ The result of this injection of ed to give way to sharp bargain- • legal talent has' been to intro­ ing on technical points,' with duce even greater delays and each side suspecting the iqotives more technical phraseology in­ and intentions of the other. to collective bargaining at a As one organizer puts it, "We ; time when open and frank dis­ find much more restraint ahd • cussion between unions and fencing for position at the bar- ] management is so desperately gaining table, and less fuU and • needed. open collective bargaining^" SS CHAMBERLON N. Vrdoljak. $4.00; C. F. Hoong $4.00; W. W. McLean, $3.00; C. SS ROBIN DONCABTER W. E. Kittrell. $2.00; M. M. Mifes. Ripley. $5.00; D. Ward. $5.00; J. Bates. $1.00; D. J. Aokson. $1.00; $2.00; A. Wargo. $1.00; J. Mielson. $1.00; H. T. Wilkerson, $2.00; H. L. Fisher. $2.00; D .C. Rant. $2.00; Criffen, $1.00; P. Prokopuk. $1.00; M. Hatfield. $2.00; E. E. Niles. $2.00; N. Evans. $1.00; J. Novak. $2.00; M. Klein. $2.00; J. E. Dunn. $2.00; Gulp. $1.00; R. R. Brown. $1.00; D. Sokolic. $2.00; H. DeRuvter, $10.00; O'Rourke. $1.00; J. W. Higgens. $2.00; Klockmau, $2.00; A. Gullcn. $5.00; H. Gjerd. $2.00; P. B. McDanicl. $1.00; A. Smith. $2.00; E. Santaromana, $5.00 C. Wayne. $2.00; F, B. Neely. $2.00; J. L. McClillon. $2.00; S. E. Broadshaw. G. A. O'Neil, $2.00; H. Lamolugh. $2.00; $2.00; C. Music. $2.00; M. Kelly. $5.00 COUNTER L. Zampetti, $1.00; J. A. Mitchell. J. B. LaNunez. $1.00; J. B. Mc R. H. Harvey. $2.00." $2.00; R. Ayers. $2.00; P. Paglia, Giunia. $t.OO; E. C. Biedrzycki. $1.00; . SS EDITH $1.00; D. Stone. $1.00; C. C. Jordon, R. L. Stanton. $2.00; J. J. Franejr. .P. R. Vorke. $1.00; S. Rizzp. $1.00; T $2.00; O. M. Raynor, $2.00, .$1.00; E. Greco. $1.00; B. Tones. $2.00; Kioussis. $1.00; R. S. Kanouse. $1.00 H. Robertson. $1.00; Asa W. Hursey. F. H. Sturcis. $2.00; W. Floyd. $5.00 SS ROBIN GOODFELLOW B. R. Santiago. $1.00; R. W. Burkitt. $5.00; M. V. Ricko. $5.00; G. S. E. L. Pierce. $1.00; J.' J. Danton. $1.00 $l.bO; F: Rakar. $2.00; J. Dodge. $1.00; Lynch.. $5.00; Peter J. Thompson. E. V. Havden. $1.00. C. Buleca^$2.O0; C. G. Inman. $2.00; $5.00; J. Daponte, $1.00; N. A. MaSS STEEL FLYER J. D. Walker. $2.00; W. G. MacDonald douros. $5.00; Reider-Gade. $1.00; E. E. J. Yanisses. $5.00; F. R. Maldonado $2,00; R. Montez. $1.00; G. V. Gladhill. Milanesi. $5.00; J. A. De Jessa. $5.00; $3.00; 1. R. Cordova. $3.00; T. Con $2.00; M. • Longfellow, $2.00; C. W. E. Tresnick. $?.00; C. J. Clark. ,$5.00; cepcion. $5.00; T. Lacaon. $5.00; C. 1 G. Kasprzyk. $3.00; A. T. Diamond. Navarra. $5.00; P. A. Serano. $4.00; V Dubois. $2.00; C. Mancino. $2.00.^ $5.00; 0. W. O'Neill. $2.00; Du'hcan Vecchio. $4.00; M. L. Copeland. $2.00; SS G, KILBY G. E. Zimmeaman, $2.00; S. Bojko. Shaw Jr.. $4.00; W. C. Biskos. $5.00; D. R. J. Raphoon. $5.00; T. J. Viken. $2.00; E. P. Larsen, $2 00; R. Marrant E. Bragg. $5.00; J. Figuerera. $5,00; $5.00; T. N. Sauve. $4.00; T. Ed E. E. Kusgen. $2.00; D. E. Smith. Morris. $5.00; J. McCarthy. $5.00; J. Marrama. $3.00; S. L. Zub zycki. $4.00; M. A. Downev, $2.00;' R. C. Baner. $5.00; A. J. Lomas. $1.00; P. F. Erck. DeSalvo. $4.00; N. DeSantis. $3.00; C. $2.00; R. J. Jopski. $2.00; A. B. $5.00; A. Kozina. $5.00; A. R. Uesconti. Gooding. $2.00; L. Sycarlos. $2.00; G. , Abates. $5.00; J. A. Seward, $4.00; $1.00; P. L. Goodman. $5.00; W. L. Hannan. $10.00. Holland. $1.00; J. N. Crews. $5.00; R. SS CAVALIER C. H. Seeberger, $2.00. A.,Hobson. $6.00; F. G. Asher. $5.00; L Durham, $3.00. F. Douglas. $2.00;^E. C. Hood. $5.00; SS STEEL DESIGNER J. F. Holdcn, $5.00; C. E. Hawks, C, O. Polca $.2.00; A. L. Bagley. $5.00; E. ~H. Jensen. $1.00; 0. L. RONALD CHEVY RICHARD RAIA Hayes. Jr., $1.00; G. W. Champlui. $2.00; E. F. Gerald. $2.00; F. ChrizesContact your father. A letter from your sister is $9.00; R. E. Cornett. $5.00; R. J. cian. $2.00; E. Raisseo. $4.00; S. waiting for you at the Baggage Marsh, $1.00; H. L. Alexander, $5.00; Gotoweski. $3.00; J. Nagels. $1.00; P. R. Davis. -$4.00; C. D. Friedemann. t i 3^ Room, 51 Beaver Street. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. O. O. Ames. $5.00; R. J. Grand. $2.00; $1.00; N. E. Cruz. $2.00; J. J. Keyyey. T. McCann. $3.00; G. R. Espensaden. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S30 HARRY DOURTH $5.00; H. R. Gaubert. $5.00; V. B. Bur­ $2.00; R. Massarseg. $4.00; C. M. BOSTON ", 276 State St. Write Sophie Zelauka, 2559 ger. $5.00; L. E. Florian. $2.00; A. R. Rodriguez. $2.00; R. Pecheco. $10.00; Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 445S Prime. $500; V. L. R. Beverley. $2.00; C, Reyes. .$2,00; J, M, Rosado. $2.00; Casper Street, Detroit, Michigan. E. Cipeano. $2.00; M. N. Tigmo. $5.00; GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. J. Purcell. $1.09. J. R. Agaria. $10.00; P. Warhola. $2.00; Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Crew of SS Alexandra, SS KYSKA $. 3^ S. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. J. ,F. Ruszel. $4.00; C. H.. Lewis. M. M. Ithrrino. $2.00; L. Opana $2.00.; Voyage No. 6 LEWIS McEWAN Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 $2.00; W. C. Traser. $1.00; R. C. Asche- Kong Chin. $2.00; R. J. Zumkley. Unclaimed wages for the fol­ $'2.00; A. Andrianan, $2.00; V. SzynianNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. man. $1.00; S. E. Walsh. $1.00; M. L. L. H. Blizzard has your gear; ski, $2.00; D. Boumblinis, $4.00; E. E. lowing named men of the ^exE. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Taylor, $200; P. C. Duval, $2.00. Goslow, $5.00: H. C.-Hill, $3.00; T. M. Route 2, Dover, North Carolina. SS SEA TRADER NEW YORK »1 Beaver St. andria are being held at the M. N. Katsimbris. $5.00; F. Sar- Thon, $2.00; H. C. Sanabria. $2.00: C. • Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 A. Armstrong. $1.00; A. G. Acedo. 4 3^ Si offices of Carras Ltd., 24 State mento. $3.00. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. $2.00; C. Underwood. $10.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA GEORGE FARNKOFF Street, New York 4, N. Y. Money Ben Rees, Agent '•Phone 4-1083 SS R. H. DAVIS H. F. Ulrich, $1.00. Your wife, Louise Famkoff, 44 is for retroactive wages' ana PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. M. Mello. $3.00. SS SIMMONS VICTORY ' Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Lewis Street, Everett 49, Mass., overtime plus vacation pay. C. MacQueen. $1.00; R. J. Lavernian. SS HOOD RIVER SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. $1.00. L. Refalo. $1.00; F .T. Flynn. $1.00; would like to get in touch with J. L. Hodges, $131.05; G. D. SS SHAWNE TRAIL Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 K. Trelmann. $1.00; E. M. Metts. $3.00. you. J. J. Burke. $3.00. | Hay, $21.79; J. P. Hall, $17.76; SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon SS SEATRAIN TEXAS , Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-6996 V. W. Masi, $21.11; J. W. Broad, i 3^ i H. W. Girard, $1.00; H. Winborn. . SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. $20.77; W. T. Lux, $17.71; E. J. CHARLES LEE Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 $2.00. . . Soileau, $107.03; L. Schroederj SS MALDEN VICTORY The following men have re­ A letter from your mother is $20.91; "E. Ervin, $74.55; M. J. YJttaPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. W. Gaylot. $2.00; . C. Kennedy, Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 troactive pay due them, and can waiting for you at the Baggage Moran, $17.88; F. W. CiruUd, $2.00; E.* M. Christian, $2.00-; A. KarIKADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. luims. $1.00; T. M. Purcell, $1.00: W. collect at the American-Hawaiian Room, 51 Beaver Street. $17.47; E. Berwald, $75.34; G. HAnover 2-2784 Richardson. $1.00; R. S. Walker. $2.00; Steamship Go's office at 90 Broad s •• ' S. Magnuson, $21.63; J. McV^, : SECRETARY-TREASURER t 3> 3> F. Panette. $1.00; G. Kropick. $1.00; F. St., sedond floor. $23.48; R. Sirois, $19.89; D. -R.' Paul Hall Dangel. $2.00; H. K. Shellenbrgr. $1.00; GENE SINCLAIR Herman J. Meitz, Robert J. Smith, $20.78; C. Randazzd, ' DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION G. Meshover. $1.00; E. E. Ott. $2.00; Get in touch with your sister, $23.69; R. Prideaux, $32.12; J. Lindsey Williams J. Veit. Jr.. $1.00; C. Czapla. $1.00; Prideaux, Clarence A. Varrin, Wm. 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Nafale, Earl Walfarers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 den, Edward E. Kuncheck, Wil­ PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Crew of SS Brazil Victory liam F. Douglas, Robert W. Beacon 4336 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Voyage No. USMC 15—MSS 6 Spence, Harry B. Cook, Jr., RICHMOND, Calif 257 Bth St. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every^ • Phone 2599 Money for traveling wages Charles F. Carroll, Joe C. Arnold. SIU branch for this purpose. BAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. and subsistence from Seattle to Juan L. Rodriquez, Julius J. Douglas 25475 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. New York is ready to be paid. Swykert, Murray M. Beck, John hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 Crew can coUect by contacting J. 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Smythe, Ships Delegate, and he wants the boys down in New Orleans to Jcnow that the members of the crew really missed their gumbo while on the high seas. The Lafayette made, it into San Pedro on May 22, and paid off in traditional SIU style. ii--- Some members of Ihe healthy Deck Gang of the SS Laf­ ayette take time oft from work to watch the hirdie for the cameraman. Except for the fact that there was no gumbo, the men claim that the food was excellent and well prepued. Maybe that's why they refer to themselves as the "healthy Deck Gang?" Seated, in front of ihe life ring is J. Smythe. Deck Maintenance. Kneeling, left to right, A. L. McLean, AB: and J. Rylick, OS. Standing, in the usual order, are P. Vasilion. AB; L, W. Miller, OS; Brother Cassanueva, AB: and E. C. Simms, AB. On this page we print Bro­ ther Smythe's pictures, and the information which accom­ panied each shot. The editors of the LOG hope that other SIU members will follow Bro­ ther Smythe's lead and send in pictures and stories. Remember. all snapshots will be returned after use.^ SrS/i' Above, J. Smythe helps to secure the steel plates that were brought back from Japan. Brothers Rylick and Cassanueva look on and offer good advice. The plates stayed put all the way across the wide Pacific. When the main deck cracked and had to be repaired in Kobe, wires on the port and star­ board sides were placed so the bow wouldn't be lost. The; method worked oui; okay, and the Lafayette made it home without further mishap. Of course, as we all know, it takes a good crew to overcome such difficulties, and that's what the Lafayette had aboard. m: I:©" You're now looking at the picture of a cook who eats his own food—and Hkes it. Yes, the undershirt^ Brother in the foreground is none other than ^hief Cook D. D. Dambrino, the prize chef of the SS Lafayette^ Surrounding him, in tribute to his cooking, and eating abilities, are L. W. Miller, OS; A. L. McLean, AB; J. Rylick, OS; S. C. M. Martinez; and J. Smythe, DM. Brother; Dambrino really put out the good chow, and was always striving to please everyone on the ship. That he succeeded is a tribute to his skill and training. The Brothers werei enticed up on the No. 3 hatch for the above picture but the cameraman w^ ^fort of afraid to snap the picture for fear , of wh might happen to his-camera. Well, nothing happened. In the background a Galleyman and J. liylick, OS. Standing, 1. to r., Ray, Second Electricii A. L. McLeui; D. Damlkrino; S. M. Oppsol, Second Cook and Baker; Sander Chief Electrician; and W. Miller, OS. Kneeling, left to right. Grew, P man; Flood, Oiler, the Second Cook and then the Chief Mate, and Smythe, E, C. Simms, (End Brother Cassanueva. � 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 June 25, 1948 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. X, No. 26 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU MAYHAVE TO VOTE REMAINING CS VESSELSFOR FULL RECOGNITION BRANCH COMMITTEES STUDY PROPOSALS FOR UNIFORM JOB REGISTRATION RULES CONGRESS VOTES 6 BILLION DOLLARS FOR ERP ROU SCORES WEST COAST CHARTER PRESSURE WORKS AGAIN:ARAMCO OPENS BUILDINGS FOR MEN AT RAS TANURA BROTHER WRITES OF OLD DAYS IN RAS TANURA CONGRESS KILLS SHIP TO QUIT NEGLIGENCE AND INDIFFERNCE TAKE ANOTHER SEAMEN'S LIFE WATERMAN BUYS FLOATING DOCK BUREAUCRATS CLAIM US HAS SHIP SHORTAGE NOT MANY PAYOFFS, BUT MOBILE GETS ITSSELF TWO FOULED UP SHIPS CROWED BEACH IS NO HELP TO BALITIMORE PORT GALVESTON KEEPS HOPONG ERP WILL BOOM GULF SHIPPING PHILLY CONVENTION FESTIVIES LEAVE LOCAL SEAFARERS COLD ISTHMIAN TIES UP TWO ON COAST SS PONCE ENDS SHIPPING DEARTH FOR SAN JUAN 150 PASSENGERS DROWN AS DANISH SHIP STRIKE FLOATING MINE HIGH COURT THROWS OUT T-H GAG TEST CASE,BUT DODGES FULL ISSUE AFOUNDRIA MEN BLAST USE OF 'SLAVE LABOR' ON U.S. SHIPS IN HAMBURG ARIZPA MEN CLAIM TO BE TO BE FIRST AMERICANS TO SPOT NEW SPECIES OF SHARK OFF CANAL EDGINGTON TAKES SHORE JOB,BUT UNION WON'T LOSE HIM THE SEA MAKES ALL MEN EQUAL T-H ACT MALIGNANT,BEYOND REMEDY,SAYS GREEN PRES.GREEN REPORTS ON TAFT-HARLEY MESS LAFAYETTE CREWMEN HAD FIND TRIP AND SEND THESE PICTURE AS PROOF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/25/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9c726a8668fe0e769aa2a644b2eee5df.PDF e6f131923aca8fe4f16357acfd152a9c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers Internatiomd Union of North America NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JUNE 18. 1948 VOL. X SlU leads In Formation Of PR Council ; NEW YORK—The unity of all ^longshoj^emen and other maritime workers in Puerto Rico became a virtual certainty this week as the result of a meeting here of offi­ cials of the International Long­ shoremen's Association, AFL, the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, AFL, the Union de Empleados de Muelles, independent, and the Seafarers International Union. The several organizations ob­ tained a charter for a Puerto. Rico Port Council, and when the union's officials return to the island the UTM will make formal application to be chartered as IL^ District Council No. 2 of Puerto Rico. Granting of the charter will add 6,000 men to the ILA's membership in Puerto Rico, bringing the total to about 8,000, since the present District Council No. 1 has about 2,000 members. CHECKERS NEXT Until now, the UTM has been a direct affiliate of the Puerto Rican Federation of Labor which is part of the AFL. The Union de Empleados de Pl^t Muelles is also expected to enter the ILA fold, adding another 800 men. This union, whose members are checkers, clerks, (Continued on Page 14) Wekberger Reports To Union On London Adoty Conference The first Safety at Sea Conference^held since 1929 ended on June 10 in London. The Conference lasted six weeks and was attended by delegates from tltirty countries, plus observers from four nations and from seven international organizations. The United States delegation was composed of representa­ tives of the State Department. Coaist Guard, Federal Com­ munications Commission. Navy Department. Maritime Com­ mission. Federation of American Shipping. Shipbuilders Coun­ cil of America. Society of Naval Architects and Marine En­ gineers. American Federation of Labor. Congress of Industrial Organizations. American Bureau of Shipping, and the U. S. Weather Bureau. The Seafarers International Union was designated by AFL President William Green to represent the Federation, and SIU Vice-President Morris Weisberger was named the Union's delegate. , U. S. LEADS THE WORLD In his ^port. which starts on page 5. Delegate Weisberger points out many things which may or may not be known to United States merchant seamen. Chief point of information is that foreign countries, by and large, do not force shipowners or operators to observe the same safety regulations which are compulsory in the United States. Main reason that U. S. operators have had to institute decent s^ety measures is the strength of the seamen's move­ ment in this country. As a result of-the Conference, the saiety rules for all the represented nations will be improved, with certain standards being observed the world over. , The attendance of a Seafarers International Union delegate at th^ Conference is another phase of Union service which has nothing to do with-wages. In the struggle to better the con­ ditions and safety regulations of seamen, the SIU has always been in the front lines. For the complete text of Brother Weisberger's report, turn to page 5. The entire section may be removed from this issue of the LOG for future reference. PUERTO RICO PORT COUNCIL liiii Calmar Sues SlU Under T-H Act The Calmar Steamship Corpo•: ration has sued . the Seafarers ; International Union for $12,500 in the Federal District Court in . Maryland. ., The company alleges that the SIU tied up the. SS Marymar, a Calmar ship, for. four days in Boston early this month, and says that it suffered to the ex­ tent of $12,500 and >more^, Caln bar • lawyers also maintain that ; the SIU violated the agreement - signed between,the company and tile Union iii April. It should come as no surprise to learn that Calmar has brought ' the suit under the Taft-Hartley Act. In fact, if it were not for jtheT-H law, Calmar would have • been unable to bring any suit at '••-Ell- ' Every day, in a hundred de•t' . vious ways, the Taft-Hartley if: vAct is being; reyealed as a club; \yith which; the fmsses hphe to S' i^ash the - labor movement. However, the labor movement ; will not" be smashed. It would take more than a law to break --It:'' : • • •y: ••.•••••;•' iiil 111 mim No. 25 Seafarers Cemmittee Stands Fast On Union Hiring Haii Demand NEW YORK—The demands of the Union Ne­ gotiating Committee, that the Hiring Hall be re­ tained in the new contract now being negotiated, has been met with counter-proposals "which are not up to snuff" by the committee representing the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Opera-* tors Association. In the first hard by the fact that the ship­ meetings, which took place last owners take the position that .pie week, it was pointed out by the section of the Taft-Hartley law Union's Committee that the Hir­ which, according to them, pre­ ing Hall principle was the most vents such clauses has never important issue at stake and been interpreted by the courts. that no other matters could be Therefore, even though the ope-^ settled until the operators had rators are seemingly not averse agreed not to tamper with the to agreeing to such a clause in Union's traditional method of as­ the proposed contracts, they are signing men to jobs aboard not willing to do so because of possible legal penalties. ships. REPORT MADE In the face of the unsatisfac­ tory propositions put forth to At the regular meeting, on date by the operators' represen­ Wednesday, June 16, the Union tatives, the SIU's position re­ Negotiating Committee made a mains the same, and it has been partial report of the bargaining made very clear to the ship­ sessions and stated that further owners' committee that the re­ negotiations will be scheduled sponsibility for peaceful negotia­ in an attempt to reach an agree­ tion of a new contract lies ment on the Hiring HaU. A com­ strictly in their hands. plete analysis of the negotiations, The job of concluding an plus digests of other union con­ agreement including the Hiring tracts on the Hiring HaU issue, Hall principle is made doubly wiU be carried in a future issue of the LOG. . • Other demands of the Union, IS FORMED which will be discussed only after the Hiring Hall is settled to the satisfaction of the SIU, are substantial wage increases for all ratings, agreement oh the principle of establishing a welfare fund, and clarification of certain working rules. There is no doubt but that failure of the operators to agree to a' union security clause ui the new agreements will pre­ cipitate a strike. The action of the membership in overwhelm­ ingly approving a $10.00 Strike Assessment is ample proof of that fact. Members of the Negotiating Committee are Paul Hall^ Rob­ ert Matthews, Lindsey WiUiams, Ray White, and Joe Algina. •U: 2 il Wall St. Settlement Waterfront unity in Puerto Rico became a certainty this week when representatives of the SIU. the ILA. the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles (UTM) and the Union de Empleados de Muelles (UEM) met in New York to form a Port Council and lay the groundwork for the entrance of the UTM and the UEM into the ILA. Sal Colls, the SIU Puerto Rico Agent, played a leading, role in getting the unions together. Front row (left to right): Juan B. Garcia. Pres. of Local No. I of .the UTM; Ranion Mejias. V-P of the ILA District CouncU No. 1 in Puerto Rico; Walter Holt. Intl V-P of the ILA; Joseih P. Ryan. Intl Pres. of the ILA.* Lindsey Wil­ liams. SIU Director of Organisation: and J. A. Cintron Rivera. Pres. of the UEM. Back row: Rodrigo C. Valle. BecY of the UEM: Sal Colls: Ray White. SIU • Headquarters Representative; Jtmnoi:^ Gordils^ Pres. of the UTM; and Manuel Gordils. ILA member. On June 17. after more than one month of investi­ gation. William J. McCormack. who was named by • the Mayor to bring about a final settlement of the Stock Exchange dispute, made his report. His recommendations. ^ V ;• which were accepted by both sides, include wage increases, annuities, hospitalization, i group insurance, and a bonuis,; "r-m ] �-j - -- ^ . Pag® Two X. THE •S^E.AFA RE.R^S L6G • Friday, June 48* 1348 SEAFARERS Published Weekly b^y the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Feder::tion hf 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 Big Stick I v.. Something new has been added to collective bar­ gaining lately—since the enactment of the Taft-Hartley law. That something is another big stick in the hands of cthe employers. . The new principl<i was first tentatively tried out on the Mine Workers, and when it proved effective in break­ ing the UMW strike, it was added to all the other strike­ breaking weapons in the hands of the anti-labor forces in this country. This new principle, which was at one time outlawed by the Norris-La Guardia Act of 1932, is the Govern­ ment injunction against strikes. Right now the National Maritime Union, CIO, and other CIO waterfront unions are prevented, by Govern­ ment injunction, from striking to protect the union hiring hall, the keystone of the maritime movement. The use of injunctions against any labor union in its fight to protect the working conditions of its member­ ship, and for a wage which can keep pace with the rising cost-of-living, is a dirty tactic that smacks of fascism. Workers, in a really free country, should have the right to refuse to work under conditions that enslave them, and for wages which grind them down to a low economic level. Government injunction, directed against the worker and for the benefit of the boss, is a dangerous weapon F. NERING which can be used to coerce men into doing something N. MUTIN that they honestly oppose. E. T. BROWN A man's labor is the only commodity he has to sell, F. ADKINS and he has the right to refuse to sell it unless the price W. H. RHONE is reasonable and just, and the conditions suitable. L B. GRIERSON S. RIVERA In the decision rendered last year by the Supreme A. DUDDE Court, in which the conviction of John L. Lewis and the M. F. MORRISON .United Mine Workers was upheld for contempt of court,] B. KOSOW Justice Murphy said: "It becomes apparent that the im­ R. F. PEPIN plications of today's decisions cast a dark cloud over the A. BJORNSSON -C. NANGLE future of labor relations in the United States. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, P.DAUGHSRTY "If seizure alone justifies an injunction ... some - fu­ VECCHlOture Government could easily utilize seizure as a subter­ as reported'by the Port Agents. > These Br61hets'iind' lime'hanging G. H. CHRISTENSEN "^ heavily on their'batids. Do what you can-to cheer them up by fuge for breaking any and all strikes in private industries. writing to them. E. GRAHAM The workers would be effectively subdued under the im-. C. O. LYNSKY ' ; MARINE HOSP. CHARLES N. PAKNE yy-. F. PREZALAR ~ fpact of the restraining order and contempt proceedings. BALTIMORE GEORGE PEDDICORD ARTHUR COBB JiGARDNER Those were prophetic words. Events have proved that" M. J. LUCAS EDWARD-KOML M. F. MORRISON what occured then has turned out to be a strike-breaking S.T.CANTRELL MYION 'E. FOLTS 4 t pattern for the present day. T. BRYANT O. FAUARA NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Men Now h Tke Mame Hospitak Seizure Of Power WILLIAM H. KUMKE THOS. S. JOHNSON G. F. COBBLER EDW. L. PIERCE EDDIE J. CAROVOUS PAUL R. SEEFOR B. J; FREDERICKS WILLIAM T. ROSS . C. .H. JONES 4. 4, 4, STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL S. HEIDUCKI F. OLSEN G. FINKLEAJ.-McDEELY D. DeDUISTN A. JENSBY J. L. ROBERTS Commies in America are caught between the orders jfrom the communist international for more super-militant action to embarrass American industry and keep relief ^oods from European countries, apd a growing revolt -against them by the rank and file of their unions, who 'are tired of being sold down the political river again trolled unions, or thoroughly demoralized, the. task of and again. • keeping control over these outfits and keeping them along Faced by these growing revolts from below, they the Moscow trail will be so much easier. are trying desperately to purge their outfits of oppofition The rumor is that the commies are a long way on and to consolidate their position. In recent months, they the road to pulling out of the AFL and CIO and forming have reformed the once-repudiated Committee for Mari­ their own national labor federation, such as they once time Unity, by organizing the Joint Mobilization Com­ had during 1929-1935. This move is much-more than a mittee for June 15 th, in a last attempt to seize control possibility. But whether they stay within the existing: of the maritime industry; and forced out the opposition framework of labor, or start their own group, thus still from varjous sections of the following CIO unions: the further dividing and weakening labor, the most important i^^United Electrical Workers, United Office aifd Professional thing to remember is that , a communist-controlled union orkers. United Wholesale and Retail Workers, United is not in business to help the working man, but as an­ iPublic Workers and the United Furniture Workers—to other weapon in the arsenal of Russia. name but a few instances. And we don't have to go to Yugoslavia, or Czecho-; It is not that the commie unions want to lose mem­ Slovakia or Poland to see that. There is proof enough in bership, but that with the ioppositihn out of their coti- this country. ' ' X- <r R.- BUNCH E. LIPARRI -.-TvtS J. DENNIS C. MASON R.' F. BLACK A. LOOPER t • C. GREEN i T-" V. P. BALLINGS C. R.'GRIMES -AMXX W. J. HOULIHAN J. R. TUNNELL H. A. HUTTQ J. ROGERS • • r-mm R. HASKELL T. R. BROGKLESBY J.W.CURRAN L. B. MILLER J. SATERNEZ T. J. TASSIN ' J. ROSZMEZ M. BAKER A. BARRENS tit BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP, • E. J. DELAMANO JOHN J. GEAGON JOHN SCULLY ROBERT LORD' ' BUSSELL.NEARYin Vi . "7 V./ V: ' if �TH E SEAFARERS LOG Fridiiy. Jui» 18, 1848 Frisco Handles All Comers In 'Beefiest' Week Movie Schedule "Drums on the Congo," starring Stuart Erwin and Ona Munson: and a comedy short subject, "Old-lime Mo­ vies," featuring the Easy , Aces— This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY, JUNE 19 at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and every other Saturday. Enjoy the best available in sound film entertainment — .at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the announcement of the following day's pro­ gram. By A. S. CARDULLO Baltimore Sh^ii^ Still Slow; Job Ibmters Asked Not To Apply By WILLIAM (Curley) RENTZ Remember this: Get to the pay­ off when the Patrolman is there. Don't come in late and then com­ plain that you were gypped be­ cause the Patrolman was not there to square your claims. There are a lot of Firemen in­ volved in beefs on the ships pay­ ing off here. This circujnstance arises from the fact that a Fire­ man on the 4-to-8 watch on the payoff day must stand that watch. If he doesn't want to stand it, he should call the Hall for a re­ placement. He definitely should not leave the ship. He's still on the payroll. STAY AWAY There are too many men on the beach here, so staj' away imless you have plenty of money to keep you going. We don't know why so many men keep ar­ riving in Baltimore in spite of our repeated warnings that ship- BALTIMORE Shipping re­ mains on the slow bell in this port and, so far as the future is concerned, all we can do is hope for the best. There were eight payoffs, which may not sound so bad. But we had only four sign-ons and another ship headed for the boneyard. The sugar strike has cut into BuU Line operations to add to our overall problem. There was the usual assort­ ment of beefs on the ships pay­ ing off, which we managed to settle at the right place in the right way.—aboard ship, SIU style. However, some of these By LLOYD GARDNER payoffs might have been a little , PHILADELPHIA — The City smoother had the crmftmiembers of Brotherly Love' is not going really known their own contracts to be the scene of much Bro­ with the companies. therly Love during the next few KNOW THE CONTRACT weeks. First the Republicans will The members of a crew should hold their Convention, quickly know what is what. They should followed by the Democrats and study their agreements care­ the Wallace-communist coalition. fully. Then they would have a None of the working stiffs clear idea of what calls for over­ here are too much interested in time pay and what does nut. Too RFADTMIS! I what those people do. They often seamen "think" they have know that, no matter which candidates are chosen, the guy overtime coming when they who works for a living is go­ don't. ing to get the dirty end of the Moreover, too many members "forget" to turn in their over­ stick. time within the 72-hour limit. As one SIU member put it, Remember that if ^ overtime "Philly is plenty hot during the claims are not recorded within summer, and with the hot air 72 hours they are no good. coming out of convention halls That's what it says in all the during the conventions, the cli­ contracts, and that's the way it ping is slow. mate here is going to be al­ There is one strike on here, the works. most too hot to bear." Another thing, crewmembers sugar strike we mentioned above. I'm of the opinion that most should be at the payoff when the This has diverted Bull ships to guys will tune the conventions Patrolman is there. A case in Philadelphia and New York. off the television scene, and in­ point is the SS Citadel "Victory's The strikeVs seem to be doing stead tune in the baseball games. crew which paid off here the. all right, although the company It's better to watch a pitcher other day. is trying to break the union by winding up than to see and Some of the boys from this public requests for people to hear anti-labor Taft make a Isthmian ship were ashore all take the jobs. However, nobody speech. day and came back at the very takes the jobs and nobody is last moment to get their money. crossing the lines. SHIPPING OKAY Philly Will Try To Dodge Hot Air Of Conventions Business slackened off a bit this week, but shipping is still not bad. A rated man can ship almost any day, if he is not waiting for a particular ship or particular run. Two payoffs this week helped keep us going. The SS Steel Advocate paid off after 3 long run and took on nearly a full crew. The SS Emilia, Bull, also paid off. These Bull Line vessels are only out 3 to 4 weeks and so there isn't much of a payoff and only a few replacements are called for. Quite a few ships hit here in transit, and we can usually be sure of furnishing one or two men to each of them. The main topic of conversation down here is the maritime situa­ tion. Everybody wants to know what's going to happen, and when. Of course, we're confident that we can hold up our. end, and we are sure glad that we bolstered our |osition by the $10.00'Strike Assessment. We're also glad that we are not fouled up by internal strife and bickering the way the NMU is. SIU seamen can look with pride and confidence at their Union. 6et 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 t^e 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 port where the money was tendered. Trinidad Considers Idea Of Free Port In Docksite Area PORT OF..SPA1N—The British colonial government of Trinidad has promised to consider estab­ lishment of a free port at Docksite, as soon as that area is turned back by the United States which has been using it as a military base, the Alcoa company disclosed this week. If a free port area is set up in Trinidad, it will mean that goods for transhipment will not have to pass through colonial customs, and should result in a greater amoimt of tonnage moving through here. According to plans believed to be in progress, new processing, packaging and manufacturing in­ dustries will be ready to move into such an area to take advan­ tage of the privileges normally associated with a free port. SAN FRANCISCO—While pay­ offs haven't been so hot lately," we had the "beefiest" week in our history last week. WeU, there's nothing like activity to prevent monotony from taking charge. We very proudly can report that all beefs, even in far-away Seattle where the SS Brazil Victory, Missisippi, paid off with transportation, were settled to the satisfaction of the crews involved. All told, twenty A&G ships hit the Gold Coast this past week; One—and we won't give the name—actually hit it, but no harm was done to the ship or to the crew. Fellows from the Purdue Vic­ tory, Waterman, and the Yorkmar, Calmar, stopped in for a gabfest. In the group were John Lane, E. Johnson, Bill Thomp­ son, R. B. Waters, A1 Reese, Bob Tate, K. Hatgimisios, Bob Guer­ rero, Ralph Bailey, B. Lunnigan, G. Noble, F. Delgado, J. Davis, E. B. Crowther, Shelly White, J. Padzik, and Guy Walter. NO SLEEP Max Byers, Electrician, just got back from Singapore where he was hurt aboard the Cedar Creek. As a result of the acci­ dent, he says, he hasn't slept in forty days, but he looked good when he stopped by here on his way to the Marine Hos­ pital. Joe Reyes, one of the elever book carrying Reyes brothers in the SIU-A&G, just finished a two-week stay in the Marine Hospital. He was a pretty sick boy,, but he got well in a hurry when he heard that his brother Angelo was coming in on the Minot Victory, Isthmian. Three Isthmian ships, Kenyon Victory, Twin Falls Victory, and Clyde Seavey, all crewed up out here and that took quite a fewmen off the beach. Other Isthmian scows, Kelso Victory, San Angelo Victory, and the Lindsley, are going to pay­ off here next week and we may have some news from them. Shipping Activity Aimost At Standstiii In New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK —Shipping took a cue from the weather here this week and took a turn for the worse. In fact, things are almost at a standstill. This situation was not imexpected. While we were enjoying tl^e fruits of some pretty snappy shipping during the past few weeks we kept a weather eye out for an expected lull—and this is it. On the payoff side, however, there was considerable activity, with a sizeable number of good payoffs heading the list. Among the vessels that came in in good shape are the following: PAID OFF SS Lyman Stewart, an Alcoa scow. She was in pretty good shape, with only a few minor beefs and they wer;e settled at the payoff. SS Jean La Fitte and SS Daniel Huger, both of Water­ man. The Huger came in after a six-month trip, which - was highlighted by a minimum of beefs. • • v,, - SS Joliet Victory, a Robin line ship, back from a South African run> proved to be in good shape. SS Fisher Ames, of American Eastern,c:||[ad completed a sevenmonth voyage and is now headed for the lay-up. SS .Suzanne, Bull line vessel, in after a six-week run to South Ajhica. Also paying off was the Can­ ton Victory, after an intercoastal trip. She's^ Waterman job. Two otheif ships paying off, the Sea Trader and the Sanford Dole, are being laid up — for how long, we don't know. The outlook for the coming week doesn't appear too bright at this point. There are no indicajjons that shipping will pick up, unless some of the ships are hauled out of the layup fleet. NON-UNION BEEF Once again, I would like to make clear that unpaid loans are strictly personal problems, and have . nothing to do with the Union. Perhaps it would be wise to repeat the previous warning that it is up to each man to watch out for his own money. If a man comes aboard ship, borro\vs some cash and fails to pay it back, it is only the con­ cern of the parties involved. These personal beefs are be­ ing reported to the Union every day but there is nothing we can do about it, except to suggest that the lenders exercise a little care. An item worthy of interest is this week's ruling by the Un­ employment Insurance Appeal Board of the New . York State Department of Labor. In ruling on a pilferage case, the board held that a man guilty of pil­ ferage would face a seven-week delay in obtaining unemploy­ ment benefits. A NEW PAPERS Before getting off the deck, I'd hke to pass along a sugges-' tion that may save some future time for many of the brothers. Any man with six months seatime in the Engine Department or 12 months in the Deck Gang who carries a wartime emerg­ ency shipping certificate, stating that it "expires six months after the termination of the war" should have it replaced with a regular peacetime certificate. Simply go to the Coast Guard, or shipping commissioner who issues seamen's papers in your port, taking with you two pass­ port photos and your present certificate and ask for the peace­ time issue. If those who carry the war­ time certificate will take care of this matter now, they -will save some , time later on. . : . / 1 •t �-J? >."".:>'\0;-.' : •-,.•'•• T H E S EA^E A HE HS ifO G j i'-'v:';"" Page Four Pridayi June 18f 1446 The In the first World War, when I anchor in Sydney Bay, and sailed straight and steady before an anxious voice: "Ri>rakiezs! drove foaming to the Northward, served in the capacity of Sec­ loaded hull down, was ready a westerly breeze and under a Breakers! Land ahead and on making straight for the Kings. the lee!" ond Mate on the fourmasted bark for sea, the sails bent, the clews fair sky. Three days later, the Kings The Three hove in sight with, their crowns • Juteopolis, we had an old sail- shackled. On the poop stood She hummed aloft, seas Right enough. patcher with us, called George swished past, her bowsj wake Kings, the rugged rocks Off in mist. Close-hauled, the vessel and nicknamed Dra,chmas. foamed with a hush in a long Northern New Zealand, stood sailed touch and go, shivering line astern. The days of longi dangerously near the lee. Men the weather clews. The Kings He had been going to sea so watches on deck and short hours jumped to Iheir stations and were near and the breakers furi­ long, keeping much to himself below, went fast and left no threw the ship in the wind. She ously foamed. and spending as little money time, but to work and sleep, re­ shook, shivered, missed the stays. ashore as possible, that he had It was an anxious moment. lieve one another on the stroke "Helm hard over!" the Captain But, at last, the danger was past. been able to save most of his of the bell, struck at half hourly roared. pay and, consequently had The Skipper, chewing tobacco, intervals, night and day. . stowed away quite a few sover "Square the yards!" the Mate gave a broad grin and continued Time rtded fore and aft. It eigns. bawled. Men lay back on, the to smile. It was a close call. gave no time to reflect. Men braces and hauled. Juteopolis The sailors shouted' three times: For reasons best known 'to were kept at work, "to keep wore round, just in time! "Hip, hip. Hurrah! We're home­ himself, he kept his pile of Eng­ the devil out of their mind." ward bound!" lish pounds, in gold, hidden in The men wiped their sweaty At six o'clock in the morning, his seachest. Many times . a the Captain with his brief case, brows and waved their c^s, The fourmasted bark Juteo­ day he would stop sewing and ready to go ashore on business, there was the order of the day: good-bye to the Kings! The ship polis drove to the eastward, be­ going into his room, felt the lid to step into the waiting launch. "Fetch your brooms and buckets ran to the northward • again, fore a westerly gale, .bcKoning aloft. Squalls passed overhead of his sea-chest to see and make Just then, a voice was heard. aft! Wash down!" braced up and bowsed down. And the Mates had to handle low. The wind strummed on the sure that he hadn't forgotten "Captain, Captain!" it called the bucket, throwing the water Two days later, Norfolk Island steri shrouds. It blew harder to lock his "safe." excitedly. Sails was seen, hurry­ bore in sight again! The ship and she ran as. if chased by the The singular Sails came from ing up the poop ladder. "Please, went about and saUed south once following seas. Greece and one could never tell Captain, buy me tobacco," he more. Soon the Three Kings Ihe days went and the weeks how he felt about his shipmates. cried and, fumbling, prpduced were seen again! The ship passed. The wind howled, the The Juteopolis, a lime juicer, from his pocket a soiled hand­ turned north once more. sea roared, the scud flew, the carried before the mast 24 able kerchief, untied the knot with ship drove shortened down to It kept o« for a month. Wind seamen, who were rough, tough shaky fingers, then held up lo!er tops'Is and fores'l, and ship­ steady in the face; no rain and ready at sea and, naturally, crown, a shiny piece of silver. ping seas with a thud. She squalls, no water to wash die; made merry in port. face, no shave. Ikr a solid trembled. UNSAFE SAFE Sails would sit alone in his month, which began with two On the flSth day out of Sydney, room on nights in port, smoking The Skipper frowned. "All close shaves, the foul wind blew according to dead reckoning, we his pipe in peace, and would right. Sails," he said curtly and, like a curse; and Juteopolis, man­ were off' the Horn, and in bad not even think of joining the taking the coin, paused signifi­ ned by bearded sailors, just kept weather. Night came. Dark as merry marineros. One Sunday cantly. "You better give me sailing Northward and South­ hell. Squall struck. It screamed. afternoon, when the ship lay in all your money," he resumed re­ on deck with a swe^. ^he days ward like the Flying Dutchman Men held on to lifelines. Sydney, Australia, he received flectively. "It is not safe to keep passed. The little bell aft struck under full sail. Sviddenly the fores'l sheet car­ an imexpected call. Fortune money aboard." the time, the big bell forward ried away. The sail flapped with BAD AND DIRTY walked in his room. Sails - stared suspiciously. "Me answered with a bang, bang—. a jerk and was ripped to'rib- . . "George, loan me a crown!" keep my money in de seachest deep and vibrant. And the look­ On the 39th d£^y at sea, the bons with the sound like a volley all • de time. Me no lose one^ He called, hoarsely. out man crowed: "All's well, Skipper threw down his cap, of muskets. Then came an omin­ . Drachmas stared like a man penny. Captain," he answered sir!" stamped upon it with his feet ous lull. addressed abruptly in foreign with affected assurance and ex­ "It looks like a pleasant pas­ and, frothing at his mouth, lingo. There stood before him, plained. "Me go to sea long sage, too good, to last," the Skip­ shouted impo-ecations at the foul A greybeard, roaring wildly, charged for the ship, and struck John Fortune, the oldest able time." per remarked one day, speaking wind. Then he threw his cap the stern a terrible blow. There seaman in the foc'sle, who had "I tell you. Sails, it is not the to the Chief Mate. overboard. boasted in bar rooms that, in the place for savings—a seachest "It bids nae gud," observed the "Over with the helm!" Jbe was a slam-bang. The wheel kicked, threw the helmsman 50 years spent at sea, he had not aboard ship. You savvy. Sails," Mate, a canny Scot. called to the Mate. "Square over, and spun hard over with a the Captain spoke with em­ saved, a penny. whirr. WATER RATIONED Fortune stepped forward, big phasis. There was a crack. Two pintles . and upright, and said: "Come on, Then, after a moment of si­ On the seventh day ^at sea, one of the rudder broke, and steering George, loan me the crown—I lence,' accentuated thoughtfully: half of the fresh water had dis­ You give me your money and gear broke, too. It was a wild want to go ashore." I'll put the money in a bank. appeared. It was found out that night. The Ship ran, rolled, the water had run out from the "NO MONEY" yawed. Another greybeard You'll draw interest, savvy." tank into the bilges. - All hands charged upon us, broadside, and Drachmas shrank back, waved were put on one half a gallon of Drachmas shook his bald head, swept over like an avalanche^ no got money.," he answered his hands. "No, no, Capitan, fresh water a day, each man; with, hard disconcem and sat ^e no trust nobody ashore!" he and one half of it went to the The weather side of sailmakexclaimed- with some apprehen­ galley for coffee and cooking. -L , down heavily on his seachest. er's room was smashed by the sea and swept clean. Night dark Fortune turned and left with­ sion. Then the fair wind died and; as hell. The ship ran and rolled out a word. That evening he "Damn it! Don't you know, the ship drifted for a few days and the big bell tilled. Men^^ carried out his donkey's break- there's a war?" the Skipper in baffling airs, all roimd the . fast (straw mattress) and, throw­ asked ominously. compass. One night we received away and let's run down. South held on to the lifelines and list-" ing it on the pier, sold it to a a foul blow. It struck in the of New Zealand, around the ened, now to the slam-bang of There was a suspense. the rudder then to the toll of watchman for a shilling, then "An enemy raider or sub­ face, blowing strong from the bloody Bluff." the bell. went ashore for a drink. west. All hands braced up the marine may get us, what then?" Half way down to Bluff, the We managed at last to secure .Fortune returned aboard late the Captain questioned, peering ship and she ran to the north- wind backed against- the hands Ward, close-hauled, fitting ev­ the rudder and get the ship un­ at' night and two sheets in the at Sails with puzzled attention. of the clock, and began to blow ery foot of her way to windward. der control and get things wind, then crawled in his bunk Sails clasped his palms, foul again, worse than befoi-e. It "Breakers ahead!" the lookout and slept on the bare boards, hunched his shoulders, bowed blew bad and dirty. turning from side to side so the and shook his old -head. "Me man let out the cry, two days , later. A penal colony, from "Damn it, all!" the Skipper woodwork creaked. hang on to my money. Captain," which no convict had ever es­ swore and shook his fist. "Hard The next morning, he turned he said in a hushed tone. caped, bore sharp on the bow. over with helm, Mr. Mate; let's to, stiff, and went aloft to bend "All right, then. Sails, go for­ It was the dreadful Norfolk- l3»- run back and try to weather the the ga'ri'sails without a com­ ward," the Skipper spoke, out, land, a bluff, rocky., mountain Kings or go to Davy Jones!" plaint. The man had known toil, firmly; then waved his arm once rising darkly out of the ocean, CLOSE CALL he had suffered hunger and and went ashore to clear the and with seas washing around its thirst, and had passed many a ship. base in white fury. The Mate blew his whistle and sleepless night, and had weath­ Men hurried on deck and shouted: "Come on, boys make THE LONG RUN ered many a gale—since the day threw the ship on other tack, order, and trimmed the sails for he first left his native Ireland The next day, at dawn, the then braced up sharp and flat­ the do or die run. Juteopolis, and went to sea. Why, then, Juteopolis went to sea, pa.s.sed tened the saUs. The Juteopolis your choice whether you want dompiain? through the narrow Heads in ran to the Southward, to get to see the girlg in Ireland or the more or less shipshape. Two men A few days later, his temper tow, and the men waved to the away. mermaids at Three Kings?" came aft to hold the wheel and girls. blazed out—^he threw his sheath "Hurrah! We've just es­ "The girls, the girls in Ire­ steel the ship. . j knife. It shot through the air "Good-bye!" caped!" the men shouted. land!" the men replied in chorus. like an arrow and missed the Soon the hawser was let go, "There's ocean^ to our lee and "Old Drachmas Is gone and his: "All right, then, wear ship!" sea-chest, too!" a voice cried in cabin boy by an inch. "You the,- yards hoisted, the sails we're free,-free!" the Mate sang out. "Square away the night; , t^oung rascal," he growled behind sheeted home, and the vessel BREAKERS AHEAD the main and cro' jack yards, and his grey beard, "I'll teach you to squared away for the long run It was Fortune who cried. tease me about my donkey's aroimd the Horn, to Queenstown The ship sailed for two days, mind the tacks and sheets!" breakfast." ._ • Capt. Hi J. Peterson. Men went to work with a will, for orders. The sail crowded and jammed in the wind; then, sud­ H The bark Juteopolis, riding at drawing alow and ; aloft; she' denly, iJmlbokout man called in' put the ship ground in short -.-•i-. ... .. . i/ . 1 �Friday. June 18, 1948- In accordance with Insti'uctiions, I attended the meet­ ings of the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea, held in London, Erigland', April 23 to JOne 10{ 1948^ These conferences were initiated in order that each' nation-might profit by the experiences of the others, in regard to the protection of the- lives of crew andpassengers. It has also been recognized for many years that a code- of uniform international maritime safety rules were- desirable. In order tO' establish a basis for a more thorough understanding of the- circumstances surrounding the 1948 International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea the following historical resume is set forth; I ll TUE SEAFARERS LOG Starling, on this page is- SIU- Vica-Prasident Morris Weisberger's report of the- Safety At See Conference, which we-s held in Londonr Ettgland> from April 23 to June^ 11. Brother Weinberger was the-': representative of the^ American; Federa­ tion' of Labor, and- was a member of the Uv S. Delegation Page Five 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. U, S. Navy Department U. S. Maritime Commission National Federation of American Shipping Shipbuilders Council of America Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers American Federation of Labor (Seamen's Repre­ sentative) 10. Congress of Industrial Organization (Seamen's Representative) 11. American Bureau of Shipping 12. U. S. Weather Bureau on May 31, 1929. Although the United States was a signatory nation, it did not i-atily the treaty until the middle of 1936, and even then the ratification was with Basic Principles of the U. S. Delegation qualifications. One reservation was in connection with Article 54 (Control) of the Convention, which was The fundamental principles set forth by the Depart­ felt to be subject to ambiguity of interpretation. This ment of the State for the guidance of the U. S. Delega­ The 1889 Conference was enlarged- upofi by spelling-, out that it wa& to be tion were as follows: The International Marine Conference of 1889r held in understood that the United States reserved to its (1) that no proposal which would reduce the effec­ Washington, D, C., and attended by 19 maritime officers exercising control the right to make necessary tive standard of safety below that established nations, was the first general international conference inspections of foreign vessels in: its ports and to with­ by the 1929 Convention would be acceptable. pertaining to safety of life- at seai The primary pur­ hold clearance to any vessel- which could not proceed (2) that standards materially in excess of the pose of that conference was to consider the Inter­ to sea with safety, until such time as the vessel was U.S. proposals should not be advocated or national itules of the Road which had been drawn up put in condition so that it couid proceed to sea without initiated but if such px-oposals were advanced by Great Britain in 1862, adopted by . some 34 mari­ danger to the passengers or crew. and strongly supported by other nations they time nations within the next two years, and frequently Two other I'eservations were inserted to insure that might be accepted. changed. nothing in the Convention should be so construed' as to (3) that in case any subject in the U.S. pro­ This 1889 conference was also to consider the estab­ nullify or modify certain vested rights of seamen under posals was eliminated or not adequately lishing of regulations pertaining to- seaworthiness of- U. S. law.. covered by the Conference, a resolution should yessels, load lines, distress and rescue, personnel The 1929 Convention and Regulations contained a be submitted advocating the importance of qualifications, manning, discipline of crew, steamer number of provisions intended to improve the safety the subject and remanding it for further study. lanes, night signals for communication, dissemination of ocean-going shipping, particularly vessels carrying of meteorological information, warming of derelicts in passengers. They provided a specific formula for the Organization of the Conference sea lanes, and other dangers to mariners, uniform subdivision of vessels, protection against fire, minimum On April 23, 1948 the first plenary session was held. buoyage, and the organization of a permanent inter­ life saving equipment, standards for radio telegraphy, This session was attended by the representatives of national maritime committee. and a number of general provisions dealing with safety all of the nations present. The 1889 conference considered all the aforemen­ of navigation. At this session the President suggested that, followtioned items, but many of them were dropped from The document also contained as an appendix, pro­ ixig the precedent of the 1929 Conference, five commit­ the agenda as unsuited for international negotiation. posed changes in the rules for the prevention of col­ tees be formed one for each of the main divisions The final act contained the international regulations lision at sea. In addition to the eighteen signatory with which the subject matter of the Conference for preventing collisions at sea, a requirement upon all nations, a total of twenty-five other nations acceded to might conveniently be broken up. Accordingly, five vessels in a collision, to stand by and render assistance, important parts of the Convention and' Regulations. committees were appointed as follows: the requirement that officers and lookouts must meet Marine disasters since 1929; such as the Vestris, the certain eye-sight and color blindness standards; provi­ Morro Castle. and the Mohawk, together with the Committee No. 1—Construction sions for the distribution of navigational information; advances made in naval architecture and marine en­ This committee was concerned with the proposals a recommendation for the establishment of North gineering, and the experiences gained in the adminis­ that have been put forward for amendment of the 'Atlantic routes; and a recommendation for the estab­ tration' of the 1929 Convention; prompted the desire International Convention for the Safety of Life at lishment of a uniform system of buoyage. and the necessity of again changing these rules in Sea, 1929, with respect to the following matters: The most significant work of this conference was the order to bring them up to date. Further, the exper­ Watertight sub-division of passengers ships and development of the International Regulations for Pre­ iences gained in World War II, with its acceleration related structural matters; pumping ai-rangements; venting Collisions at Sea, which are now adhered to in- science, made this necessity more imperative. But structux-al fire px-ecautions; stability; power for by all the leading maritime nations. because of World War II it was not until 1948 that a Safety of Life- at Sea conference was held... which I The 1913-14 Conference attended and render herewith my report. The first Safety of Life at Sea Conference, by that title, was held in 1913 and 1914. As a result of the Tlie 1948 Conference huge loss of lives on th Titanic which was sunk on The third Safety of Life at Sea Conference met in April 14, 1912, the Congress of^ the United States the City of London from the 23rd of April 1948 to adopted a Joint Resolution, proposing that an inter­ the nth: of June 1948; national maritime conference" be held for the purpose The governments of the following counti'ies were going astern; steering gear and any other struc­ represented at the Conference by Delegations: tural I'cquirements relating to passenger ships; fire prevention, detection and extinction in pas­ 21. Panama 1. Argentina 11. France senger ships. The committee was required to con­ 22. Poland 2. Australia 12. Greece sider- whether any requirements on these subj-ects 23. Portugal 3. Belgium 13. India should be laid down for cargo ships. 4. Brazil. 14. Iceland 24. Philippines In addition, it fell to the Construction Committee 25. Russia (USSR) 5. Canada 15. Ireland to consider the proposals which several countries 6. Chile 16. Italy 26. Sweden submitted for the introduction into the Convention of 17. Netherlands 7. China 27. South Africa specific requirements relating to ships' electxncal in­ 8. Denmark 18. New Zealand 28. United 'Kingdom 'of providing internationally recognized rules that stallations. 9". Egypt 19. Norway 29. United States would tend to pfeyent disasters in the future. After a preliminary review of the various proposals 10. Finland 20. Pakistan 30. Yugoslavia In answer to this Resolution, and reinforced by world the committee formed two Sub-Committees to study The Governments of the following countries had sentiment, the 1914 conference was called. This con­ the proposals- on particular subjects and to make rec­ Observers «t the Conference: ference was held in London, and attended by Ger­ ommendations in regard to them. - 1. Ceylon many, Austria,- Belgium, Denmark, Spain, United 2. Mexico States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Committee No. 2—Life Saving Appliances 3. Romania Russia and the Netherlands. This committee Was concex-ned with- the proposals 4. Turkey The conference dealt primarily with passenger ships, The following International Organizations were that have been put forwax-d for amendment of the tmd adopted more up to date rules with regard to life International Convention for the Safety of Life at represented by Observers: boats, life rafts, and life preservers. The final act was 4 Sea, 1929 with respect to the following matters: 1. International Labour Office signed by all the participating nations, but due to the Lifeboats and other lifesaving appliances, in­ 2. World Health Organization first world war, it was not brought irtto force com­ cluding line throwing appliances, to be provided 3. International Civil Aviation Organization pletely as a treaty, though parts of it were put into on- passenger ships and the extent to which radio 4. International Telecommunications Union effect by individual nations by means of national legis­ apparatus should be installed in lifeboats or car­ 5. United Nations Organization lation or regulations. ried on ships for use in lifeboats; certificated life6. International - Meteorological Organization The LaFollette Seaman's Act, enacted March 4, 1915, bbatmen; musters and drills; signals for. use on a 7. International Hydvographic Bureau adopted' those parts pertaining to life boat equipment^ ship in an- emergency; entries in logbooks. Consid­ In the above connection, it should be pointed out appliances and other provisions. After the terminatibn eration whether requirements should be laid down that the number of countries represented at this con­ of World War I, there was a certain- amount of agita­ concerning lifesaving appliances for cargo shxps. ference was much larger than was x-epresented at any tion to hold another conference- in order to bring the Surveys and cex'tificates covei-ing the foregoing. of the px'evious conferences on this subject. It" is also 191-4 convention up to date and" to put if into-full of note that a number of international organizations effect. However, it was not until' 1929' that another CoiBflfiittee No. 3—Radio were also, represented at this corxference. There are conference was held. still about twenty nations which were noit represented This committee was concerned with the proposals at this confei-ence, but the impoi-tance of and interest that Have been put forward for amendnjent of the The 1929 Gonfereftce in these conferences is bound to grow in yeax-s to come. Irxtex'national Convention for the Safety of Life at On April 16, 1929; the Safety of Life at Sea Cbn-^ Sea, 1929, with x-espect to the following matters: ference was convened. This conference was held" in> * Composition of U. S. rfel^gartioit Considering the extent to which radiotelegraphy likindon; and attended by representatives- of the' fol­ and ladiotelephony installations, including autoThe United States Delegation, was made-up of- repre­ lowing nations: Australia, Belgium,- Canada, Denmarlc, alarms, should be required on passenger ships and ^ i^ain; Ireland; United States, Finland, France; Great sentatives of the following organizations: cargo ships and the technical requirements for such 1. U. S.' State-Depgrtment Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, "the Netherlands, installations; the technical requkements for radio ; 2. U. S. Coast Guard Sweden, Russia and Germany. •3..U. S. Federal Communications. Commission (Continved on Bage 6} ( The nations-which participated, signed" the final" act Cieveianu oireei, rsrooKiyu, and he won't bother stopping to tlnion Hall immediately. Rorce and became a flying officer York. SAMUEL SHUPLER unbutton with the Indian Air Fi �[Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, June 18, 1948 the minimum of modifications on the grounds that te) improved pyrotechnic and other distress signal­ ling devices. the 1929 Convention had proved itself an adequate document. Further, there seemed to exist a fear that 11. Blankets must now be placed in the lifeboats in the United States proposals necessarily involved ex­ ships on voyages in cold climates. cessive cost. 12. Liferafts are not allowed under the new Con­ Notwithstanding the above facts, the United States vention to be substituted for lifeboats. was successful in securing to a large degree accep­ 13. Vessels over 150 feet are now required to be tance of its proposals, as is evident from the sum­ fitted with davits of either the "gravity" or "quadrant" mary of results of the Conference Committees below. types according to the weight of the lifeboats in their Some proposals that were not totally accepted were "turning-out" condition. the basis of general principles agreed to, or of recom­ 14. Lifelines are now required to be rigged from mendations for further study. It is believed that in davit span on all lifeboats. years to come they will have an increasing infiuence •15. Suitable means are now required for preventing I Committee No. 4—Safety of Navigation on international maritime safety. any discharge of water into the lifeboats. As a general statement, it may be said that no 16. All ships are now required to carry means of % This committee was concerned with the proposals provision of the 1929 Convention was relaxed, that making effective distress signal by day and by night; |hat have been put forward for amendment of the many provisions of the old. Convention were revised including pyrotechnic signals showing a bright i-ed International Safety of Life at Sea, 1929, with respect "upward, and that the 1948 Convention represents a light at a high altitude. lib the following matters: distinct improvement in providing for higher stand­ 17. The line-throwing appliance required on all Consideration of the proposals for the amendards of safety of life at sea. vessels must now be capable of carrying a line 250 ment of the Collision Regulations and all other yards with reasonable accuracy. This is beyond the matters covered by the Safety of Navigation Accomplishments of the Conference effective range of similar U. S. appliances, except the Chapter of the 1929 Convention; also navigational The results of the Conference are contained in the Lyle gun which is by no means as efficient an appli­ aids; life-saving and distress signals and the car1948 International Safety of Life at Sea Convention ance as that agreed upon at the Conference. || riage of explosives and dangerous goods. This and Regulations, the International Regulations for committee also considered such important and Radio Preventing Collisions at Sea, and a number of resolu­ p complex questions as the provision of meterological tions and recommendations contained in the final act ' The chapter on radio in the new Convention has services, danger and distress signals and procedure of the Conference. been extended to apply to all vessels on international ^ and the carriage of direction finders on passenger The major items of achievement in each case arc voyages except cargo vessels of less than 500 gross and cargo ships. listed below. _ tons. In other words, the requirements of the Con­ I !.•' vention have been extended to include for the first Committee No, 5—General Provisions Life Saving Appliances time cargo vessels from 500 to 1600 gross tons. This This committee was charged with arriving at defini1. In addition to covering passenger vessels, the will result in a great increase in the number of vessels I lions applicable to more than one technical committee, requirements of the new Convention in regard to upon which the installation of radio will be compulsory. llifach as that of a passenger and cargo ship with making The new Convention also includes the following re­ Lifesaving Appliances, musters and drills have been If-rovisons as to the acceptance, entry into force, enquirements: extended to apply to cargo vessels of 500 gross tons ll^Drcement and future modifications of the Convention; 1. On all passenger vessels and on cargo vessels of 1 deciding on future arrangements affecting international and over. 1600 gross tons and upwards continuous watch will be 2. All lifeboats in the new Convention are required llafety regulations and co-ordination of certain aspects maintained on the radiotelegraph distress frequency of to be standard Class 1(a); viz, open boats with rigid "if the work of the technical committees. sides having internal buoyancy only. Lifeboats must 500 kilocycles by either human operator listening G^eral Principles of the Conference not be less than 24 feet in length nor weigh more watch or an auto-alarm. 2. On passenger vessels carrying more than 250 than twenty tons when fully loaded with persons and i I In order to provide a sound basis for logical and equipment. In cases where it would be unreasonable passengers when engaged on a voyage exceeding 16 Constructive discussion, the following principles were and impracticable to require a 24 foot lifeboat, it must hours duration increases number of qualified operators ' ^numerated for the guidance of the Delegates and not be less than 16 feet. required from one to two and requires 16 hours of |idvisers in their deliberations: 3. The requirements relating to motor boats are sub­ human operator listening watch in tfce aggregate. (1) that shipping is an international industry sub­ 3. All cargo vessels of 1600 gross tons and upwards ' stantially improved. Motor boats have beeir divided jected to severe competition, and that interna­ into Class A and Class B. Class A motor boats must are • required to carry at least one qualified operator. tional cooperation and agreements establish­ be powered by a compression ignition engine and Hours of human operator listening watch are specified ing minimum standards of safety are needed capable of a speed of 6 knots in smooth waters. Class according to the size of 'the cargo vessel. to insure that such competition, which is other­ 4. Improved technical • requirements for radio per­ B motor boats may be powered by any type of engine wise healthy and advantageous, does not result and must be capable of a speed of 4' knots in smooth formance are prescribed. in any unjustifiable lowering of the standards 5. New technical requirements are specified for, ' waters. . of safety aboard ship. 4. Passenger vessels carrying 20 lifeboats or more radiotelephone installations, auto-alarms, radio direc­ (2) that nothing should be allowed to obscure the must have two Class A motor boats. Passenger vessels tion finders, and radio equipment for motor boats, both importance of the human factor in insuring . carrying 14 to 19 lifeboats inclusive must have one installed and portable. the safety of life at "feea, nor the need for the Class A motor boat, and now in addition carry a Class highest degree of skill and competence on the Construction B motor boat or other approved mechanically propelled part of officers and crews of merchant ships. lifeboat. A new requirement is that all other pas­ The safety standard established for passenger vessels While sea travel is, on the whole, very safe, by the 1929 Convention in relation to the items con­ it is desirable and-necessary to make all rea­ sidered by the Construction Committee at this Con­ sonable safety provisions, not only against ference was most notably increased by the addition , normal hazards, but also against" the ever of regulations dealing with the subjects of stability present risk of major catastrophes such as in damage condition and electrical installations, and fire, collision and foundering. the amplification of the regulation relating to struc­ (3) that the experiences of administering, and tural fire protection. the manifest results of the 1929 Convention, With regard to damage stability the new convention should be constantly kept in mind in con­ provides regulations which establish the assumed con­ senger vessels and cargo vessels of 1600 gross tons and junction w'ith the advancement made in naval ditions of a ship before damage and the allowable upwards must cari-y one Class B motor boat or other architecture, marine engineering and operation conditions after damage, the result being to insure approved mechanically propelled lifeboat. of vessels since that Convention came into that a vessel will have stability adequate to withstand force. 5. Passenger vessels must carry two rescue boats the extent of damagfe contemplated by the sub-division (4) that the result of stimulated scientific re­ attached to davits—one on each side of the shi^ ready regulations. ^ search during World War II should be re­ for immediate use in an emergency. ..The new convention includes regifiations for struc­ viewed with the objective of making use of 6. Cargo vessels are required to carry lifeboats tural fire protection in accommodation and service those advances which could reasonably and attached to davits on each side of the ship of such spaces on passenger vessels which recognize three practicably be applied toward improving the aggregate capacity as will accommodate all persons on-f alternative methods of protection, as follows: safety of merchant shipping throughout the board. In addition, tankers of 3000 gross tons and"^^^ Method I. The construction of all internal world. upwards must have not less than 4 lifeboats attached divisional bulkheading of essentially incombus­ to davits, 2 forward and 2 aft. tible materials. General Remarks 7. Life boats certified to carry more than 60 persons, Method 2. The fitting of an automatic sprinkler The United States entered the Conference in a now are required to be fitted with some means of and fire alarm system generally with no re­ ition to advocate the highest international mari- mechanical propulsion. In view of the advance made striction on the type of internal divisional ime safety standards practicable. It is well known in recenj: years with hand propelling gear, it was bulkheading, and hat the standards of maritime safety established agreed that such gear might be accepted as a Method 3. A system of sub-division forming a * nder the laws and regulations of the United Slates mechanical means of propulsion. network of fire retarding bulkheads enclosing 8. Lifeboats must now have perforated bilge keels re considerably in advance of the 1929 Convention and limited areas, together with the installation of aterially higher than those in force and practiced or keel rails suitable for clinging to when overturned. a fire detection system. 9. Passenger vessels carrying 20 lifeboats, or more, ly other maritime nations. In developing the pro• Method One represents essentially the present, )osals for the Conference, an effort was made to must have two motor boats fitted with radio as under United States practice in this regard. Methods 2 and 3 )ropose only that which could be practically applied 1929 Convention. Passenger vessels carrying 14 to 19 represent the United Kingdom and French practice nternationally and which was justifiable as a neces- lifeboats inclusive must have one motor boat fitted respectively. The decision to adopt three alternative with radio as under 1929 Convention, and now in ary improvement to maritime safety. methods was necessitated not only by a considerable However, it was evident early in the deliberations addition one portable transmitter and receiver. All divergence of opinion as to the most effective way of hat a number of the proposals could not be ac- other passenger vessels and cargo vessels of 500 gross obtaining the desired defense against fire, but also by, epted on an international basis because of acute tons and upwqrds must carry one portable radio trans­ the practical consideration that the materials used in ihortages of materials and unstable economic condi- mitter and receiver. applying the United States method are not at the ions prevailing in many countries as a result of the 10. The following additional lifeboat equipment is present time internationally available in sufficient required by the new Convention: ar's devastation, quantities. Early in the deliberations a reluctance to accept (1) a first aid kit, • New electrical regulations for passenger vessels are e proposals of the United States was apparent, (2) 2 buoyant heaving lines, included in the convention covering the basic points' 'his was due partly to the relative positions of the (3) an attached painter in addition to a sea of the United States proposals, although considerably • espective nations in that the United States was painter, less detaUed. ;enerally advocating extensive' changes from the (4) 3 quarts of water per person ihstead of the one The standards of safety relating to numerous details: ixisting Convention, whereas, the other countries quart presently required, ere advocates of the position of status quo vrith (5) a manual pump, and - . (Contimtcd on Page 11) (Continued from Page 5) ' apparatus installed in lifeboats or portable radio apparatus carried on ship for eventual use in life­ boats; the number and qualifications of radio offif cers to be carried for safety purposes; particulars of watches to be maintained; details of radio pro­ cedures, e.g. alarm, distress and urgency radio signals, speed of distress messages and entries in log books. The committee wiU also consider the technical requirements relating to direction finders and to other electronic aids for position finding and radar. • i: �\ TffE SEAFARERS Friday, June t8, 1948 LOG Page Seven ' SBIPS' MIMirTES AND NEWS THE RAJAH IS NOW A SEAFARER Stacy Masters Honored For Service To Shipmates Aboard The Gavalier A regular part of the recreational activities of the Alcoa Cavalier crew has been i: the showing of movies at sea twice weekly. The man in charge of the mechanics of presenting the films has been Stacy Masters, 2nd Electrician, 4time and energy for the benefit® of the crew. Skunk Roams Docks In Sailor's Rig ''ir-' f ' A timely warning urging Seafarers to keep a sharp weather eye peeled for a 24karat phony masquerading as Union member a was sounded this week by oldtimer Benno Zielinski. •Brother Zielinski, a typically good-natured man of the sea, bristled with anger when he told the LOG that he didn't want any of his brother members to simil­ arly fall for the waterfront skunk's smooth spiel. Eric Joseph, former wellerweight scrapper, in Ihe dark­ room where he pursues his photographic hobby. Parade Of SIU AtMetes Would Feature Real Rajah If the time ever came when the Seafarers wanted to present an on-paper boxing show, the search for contest­ 1-1 ants would be a short one. In record time a card having all the color of a Madison® <411 tiiC wUX\./A vx a -• Square Friday nighter could be found him back in the ring and, arranged, and would certainly be between fights, back on ships. In 1945, he piled off a ship a crowd pleaser. in Montreal, Canada and met The pages of the LOG have many of the top fighters in Can­ listed -^he accomplishments of ada. There, however, his active Seafarer-boxers all the way from Heavyweight Moon Kouns, one­ ring career ended. One njght time challenger to the Argen­ while battling 3illie Tarriglione, tine champ, to Featherweight a boy who went on to tangle Ovidio Rodriguez, who once with Ray Robinson and Ffitzie tangled with the best of them, ZiviCj he injured his ej'^e. Rather including Sixto Escobar, later than .take a chance of injuring to become bantamweight champ­ the scar tissue he bowed ,out of the ring. ion of the world. In 1947 he paid off .a Pana­ . For a little international color manian ship in Haltimore .and Calcutta-born Eric Joseph, bet­ joined up with ;the Seafarers. ter known to ringsiders as Rajah Sabu would fill the bill. The After battling and sailing all Rajah, now sailing as a wiper over the world he ithinks he's on SIU ships, would serve to found his roost. To him the U.S. break up -an evening of strictly is his home from now on. That is, if he can gain citizenship. - home-grown 'fisticuffers. Now 24-years old, he looks How XIUW the uie Rajah JVrtjaii fits iiio into the ^ X. SIU picture is an interesting tale back on an interesting career m which began several years ago the ring, but to him, sailing in in India. There he first broke the SIU gives him just as much into the game. While attending of a thrill. "It beats anjdhing St. James College in Calcutta IVe done anyplace in the world. he won a berth on the school This is the place for me," he team. Finding the going easy said. The Rajah, it appears, would he branched out into amateur ranks and appeared in oyer 80 make a worthy addition to the Seafarers make-believe card. amateur bouts. Possessing a yearning for the outside world he began going to sea and between ships he fought (professionally as a welterweight in Europe, Canada, Africa and Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat satis. Make England. sure that the slop chest -con­ FLEW DURING WAR tains an adequate supply of all the things you are. liable When the war .came along he to lieed. If it doesn't, call the joined the English Royal Air Union Hall immediately. Force and became a flying officer with the Indian Air Force. Peace Check It—tut Cooii When he met Zielinski in Hoboken last week, the phony in­ troduced himself as Robert Er­ nest Van Dorn and produced an identification card, issued in Gal­ veston. * "SAD"'TALE Then he unfolded a very con­ vincing sob story of how he had become ill aboard a South At­ lantic vessel ani had to be re­ moved from the vessel in Ant­ werp, later to be flown. back to the -States. His pitch was that he wSs waiting to be paid and could Zielinski help him out? Unfortunately, in this case, Zielinski is' the kind of a guy who rarely turns down such a bid—respecially when the hardluck story comes from a seaman. He gave the culprit a few bucks and loaned him a shirt and other gear. who volunteered his On movie night Stacy regularly turned to to arrange the screen, set up the sound equipment and arm the projector. This week the crew returned the compliment. For his work in their behalf during the past months, the crew presented Staty with a 19-jewel Hamilton wrist watch at a general meet­ ing held on the ship May 23. In making the presentation for the crew, Joseph Powers, 2nd Steward, reading from a pre­ pared statement, said, 'We de­ cided to make Brother Masters a present for his kind service rendered in showing the movies to the crew on his own will and accord. I am sure Brother Masters is. more than deserving of this gift and I am equally sure each of the crew thorough­ ly enjoyed- seeing the movies aboard ship." . Following the presentation of the watch, which bore the in­ scription "Stacy Masters from the crew of the SS Alcoa Cav­ alier," Brother Powers, the crew's financial secretary, ex­ plained to the new ^rewmembers that all the recreational equip- On The Ceast If you have a beef oi a problem when you're on the West Coast, contact SIU. A&G District Hq„ 105 Mar­ ket Street. The telephone . number is DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in between ships, and get acquainted. ment aboard the ship had been bought by the crew through the ship's fun4. The fund was built through a 50-cent donation each trip. FUND'S BENEFITS He pointed out that in addi­ tion to the ' regular movies the fund had also provided a radiophonograph, loudspeakers and a small mimeograph machine for the ship's newspaper. The Cavalier left on its final trip out of New York this week before changing its operations to the Gulf. • To celebrate the long run out of the big city, the crew will thi'ow a ship-wide pa^y while down in the Islands, out of the ship's fund, of coui'se. Shupler Dies In Germany; Became Seafarer In 1943 Then this punk in Zielinski's clothing left, saying he was go­ ing to pick ;up his money due. When he - didn't return by the following morning. Brother ZielWord has been received of the death in Bremerhaven inksi scented that something was of Seafarer Samuel Shupler, who was sailing as Saloon rotten in Hoboken. A few inquiries, meanwhile, Pantryman on the SS Noonday, a Waterman vessel. Brother Frenchy Djian, the®revealed that "Van Dorn" had attempted to borrow dough from Noonday's Deck Delegate who sent the information to the LOG, reported that the exact several people, using Zielinski's circumstances of Brother Shupname to establish his credit. ler's death were not known. Ap­ UNSELFISH. VIEW parently he fell from a car or bus while riding through the Apparently more concerned town on May 10. " over the possibility of other Sea­ BROOKLYNITE farers being taken in, then by his own loss. Brother Zielinski Brother- Shupler, who lived in kept repeating, his warning that Brooklyn, was well known all hands be careful. around the New York Hall, and .He described "Van Dorn" as Frenchy Djian said that he was heavy set, about 5 feet, 9 . inches extremely popular aboard the tall, with light hair and hatless. Noonday. Zielinski says this character Shupler, an Austrian by birth, hangs ; around waterfront places. wfes born in 1894. He joined the "He might show up anywhere," Seafarers International Union in he said. January 1943. He sailed thi-ough the war, rnaking a distinguished Meanwhile, Zielinski will be record. looking for the guy, too. If he Brother Shupler is survived by ever catches up with him, he his wife who resides at 430 [ aims to take that shirt back— Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, New | and he won't bother stopping to York. SAMUEL ...SHUPLER unbutton it first. �m THE SEAFARERS Page Eight LOG Friday, June 18, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings THAR^60U> INIMEM THAR , HULLS/ FRANCES, April 18 —Chair­ man John Lincoln; Secretary George Clark. Reports of dele­ gates George Clark, John Lin­ coln, Juan Colon and Pete Pratt read and accepted. Good and Welfare: Brother complained of not seeing ship's minutes printed in the LOG. Bosun requests gangway changed from the port doors to main deck to keep dock workers out of crew quarters. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if /OUR SHIP IS MOP.E THAM VOUR JOB AMD YOUR LIVELIHOOD — IT'S YOUR. HOME . PROTECT THE SHlP^ SEAR THAT we FOUGHT SO HARD TO GET>\NO KEEP YOUR SHIP CLEAV /M GOOD SlU STYLE . IT PAYS OFF IN THE END WITH AAORE AND BE-fTER CONTRACTS — AMD if if FRANK SPENCER, AprU 24— Chairman R. T. Riley; Secretary A. H. Smith. New Business: J. B. Henley, ship's delegate, reconunends that J. Hawkins gi^e good reasons for jumping ship in Charleston. Good and Welfafe: Laundry taken care" of satisfac­ torily to all. Request that table­ cloths be furnished for- crew's mess next trip.: One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. AAORE DOUGH iM YOUR POCKETS. HOWARD A. KELLY, AprU 25 —Chairman Woodward; Secre­ tary deParlier. No New Busi­ ness. Good and Welfare: Brother Blizzard urged crew to take bet­ ter care of recreation room. Brother deParlier informed crew of currency exchange in Suri­ nam. McNait asked the crew to cooperate in keeping lights out in starboard passage at night. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if CUT and RUN By HANK Seafarers in all ports, while resting their oars in waiting for ships to come in, are naturally asking themselves the biggest $64 question in their tough lives: What will happen to our traditional hiring hall? Well, the SIU has never been jittery or hysterical in I its thoughts or actions towards any problem or beef. We have always won our beefs—either strategically or the hard way. The shipowners know full well that the traditional hiring hall served them with competent sailors in manning their ships, and of course without delaying scheduled sailings. 4 %• i However, the shipowners, who presumably did their share in influencing the Taft-Hartley Act to destroy the closed shop and to be passed into law, are now moaning and crying thai they are innocently forced to obey this ridiculous law. This threat to eliminate the hiring hall isn't small potatoes in the lives of union sailors. To every Seafarer it's a . matter of protecting his job at all times and the only workable system li for them to get their jobs and for the shipowners to have their ships sailing. It's definitely a life-and-death struggle over something which for many years peacefully and democratic­ ally served the union sailors and the shipowners in efficiently manning and Sailing the ships. We wonder if the shipowners will steer a safe and true course, after all? if if if if i. if STEEL ARTISAN, May 9— Chairman Pasch^; Secretary Sheldon. Delegates' reports ac­ cepted. New Business: Motion carried that Steward put out more night lunch. Good and Welfare: Magill elected ship's delegate. Agreement on keeping laundry clean by rotating job between three departments. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if if if BEAUREGARD, April 21— Chairman James O'Connell; Sec­ retary William J. McAtee. Dele­ gates reported on number of books and permits in their de­ partments. New Business: Motion carried that Steward spend time in, the galley instructing men to improve on cooking and baking. James O'Connell elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Good and Welfare: Messmen stated that it is too much work to serve from steamtables and think Second Cook should serve from tables or gaUey. Suggestion for greater variety in the night lunch. Steward agreed. Brother Ray. Duhrkopp and Brother Rasmussen are tugging their chins and wishing a few tugboat jobs come up... Brother Johnnie Ward and his mustache have been in town a few weeks now. We wonder if Johnnie figured whether this was the begin­ if'if if ning of the winter season—with all the cold days and rainy days we've been having?... Brother Jack Greenhaw is in town. Re­ CHARLES A. WARFIELD, cently he bought himself a good pair of shoes so his feet can May 9—Chairman T. M. Jones; stand doing three and a half hours of quartermastering. Every­ Secretary A. W. Gowder. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. Good thing hurts a quartermaster. His arms, his feet and his back. and Welfare: Delegates to see Patrolman about having Cooks' A few familiar oldlimers in town are Joe Arras, Willie room changed as there are three West, John Santos, Pete Bush and Charles "Ceurioca Red" Cooks in one room. Request Benway. Oldtimer William Brady sailed into town recently, made that all men, stay sober for too... Other oldtimers who may still be in town are: A. payoff. One minute of silence Macomber, F. Bosmente, R. L. Williams, S. Furtado, E. Flofes, for Brerthei-s lost at sea. A. Weir, J. C. Smith, J. Santiago, C. Manning, J. Michaelis, B. Zelenzic. K. Kain, P. Campbell, M. Miller, A. Demado, P. Gallant, Bosun T. White, T.- Escobales, J. Cardona, Bosun T. Nayaro. Carpenter E. Hansen, V. Roll, A. Corrado, C. Antoniou and S. Delgado. WM if b: NEWS ITEM: One of the bills given unanimous-consent approval by the House (to be sent to the Senate, no doubt) was a bill to authorize extension of medical and hospital care to persons employed in the maritime service, including unemployed seairKen p8 if they seek treatment within six months after leaving their last jbo... We hope that after all these years a bill lik^ this may have the decency to become law—and finally remove the ridiculous i^air treatment towards active merchant seamen needing medic^ treatment... 'The SEAFARERS LOG will be traveling free of cost to the following brothers—so they and their families can enjoy and understand what is going on in their union week after week: Bemie Turner of Louisiana, C. E. Wells of Alabama, ^ William Rahl of New Jersey, J. Bagliazo of California, Norman Kramer of New York, Gus Liakos of New York, James Lee of Delaware, Newt Williams of Virginia, Kirwan Bilson of Florida, Roman Viloria of Louisiana, H. L. Brandies , of Florida, Leo-Watts of Louisiana, Sal Scudari of Massachusetts, Joseph Martus of New York, A. O. Ikkela of Massachusetts. j if if WILLIAM R. DAVIE, May 9— Chairman J. A. Sullivan;. Secre­ tary Raymond J. Wells. Dele­ gates repoHed on number of books, permits in their depart­ ments. New Business: Election of ship's delegate. S.. Graham elected. DisussiOn on relief Fire­ man in American ports post­ poned to next meeting; Edtica.tion: Crew was told that. pam­ phlets were aboard and are available in recreation room. Good and Welfare: - Suggestion made that an article be written and sent to the LOCJ regarding condition of ship; after last crew piled off. One minute ef silent prayer for departW • brothers. X 'i. X:-" JAMES CALDWELL, May 9— Chmrman James Corriher; Secre­ tary John Ward. Meeting called •by C. L. Seiferl. AU depart­ ments reported to be in order. Recommended~"Vote of thanks for Cooks because of good feeding throughout trip. Deck overtime situation discussed, and to be turned over to Patrolman. Re­ pair list drawn up. Minute of silence for departed brothers. XXX PORTMAR, May 12—Chairman H. E. Fowler; Secretary W. H. Johnson. Motion carried that a report be sent to Union regard­ ing conduct of Chief Cook who walked off the ship in Raymond, Washington. .Motion carried that delegates get together with Stew­ ard to check whether ' potatoes where good or bad. Good and Welfare: Steward reported to the crew that his food requisition had been cut and that crew should inform company thaVthey will not saU to the Far East short of stores. X ISAAC M. SINGER, AprU 7— Chairman M. Woods; Secretuy R. Jackson. Meeting called to discuss menu situation. Several brothers claim that the feeding during present voyage does not come up to standard of last trip. Brother Woods said there were not enough juices put out for breakfast. Steward explained his side of it and meeting ended on a note of accord. One minute of silence fo rbrothers lost at sea, XXX SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. May 23—Chairman J. Molina; Secretary W. Vobia. Delegates reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried to check on car jacks which seem to be too closoi together for easy movement to forward part of ship. Discussion on matter of foc'sle keys for crew. Good and Welfare: Dis­ cussion on Chief Cook who de­ sires to sail as Chief Steward and needs five bookmen to en­ dorse him. F. MARION CRAWFORD. May 16—Chairman M. Pappadakis; Secretary S. Cieslak. Engine re­ ported 19 hours disputed, other departments reported no beefs. Engine Delegate Hemby an­ nounced that First Assistant now understood that the SIU way was a good deal different from the NMU way. Motion by Sadowski, seconded by Hammerstrand and passed, that blowout fans be placed in portholes. Mo­ tion by Whitt, seconded by Hemby and passed, that fines list be destroyed and that men make voluntary donations to hospitals and LOG. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX WILLIAM W. SEATON, May 16—Chairman C. W. Cox; Re­ cording Secretary Dale Grigsby. Deck Delegate Cerdas said de­ partment okay except for about two hours disputed time. Engine Delegate Genovese reported 36 hours. Stewards Delegate McCoy had nothing disputed. De­ cided that overtime issue would have to be settled by Patrolman. Voted to bring Chief Cook up on charges. Leniency recommended by Lutz and Genovese. Voted to bring two other men up on charges. All men to list repairs necessary. Steward said he was making supplies list. XXX ROBIN GOODFELLOW, (dale not given)—Chairman Pasanowski; Secretary M. E. Longfellow. Delegates reported everything okay. New Business: Repair list made up and submitted to dele­ gates. Discussion on whether the present crew should stand by or not until repairs are made and store list supplied. Motion carried that list be turned over to Patrolman and assurrance be received that supplied and re­ XXX MOOSE PEAK, May 20 pairs will be made before hew voyage. Good and Welfare: Chairman Oscar M. Jonpi; Seere-: Crew to see that replacement be tary Ralph O.Master8. Meeting made of books and present books called to elect Ship's Delegate, be boxed up. ready for exchange. Robert T. Young elected, by acrOne minute of silence for broth­ clamation. . Meetings to be held every week. Captain to be asked ers lost lost at sea. to change linen locker into XXX DEL SOL, Mar. 13—Chairman foc'sle for Bosun and Electrician A. Emmons; Recording Secretary as it is supposed to be. If re­ y. i,. Byers. Anybody using fused, Patrolman to take bver. laundry to leave it clean; Deck Repair list to be inade. Delegate to see Mate about locks XXX and latches for screen doors. DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE., July toilet to be rigged for long­ April 6—Chairman E. Vatis; Sec­ shoremen. Delegates to see Cap­ retary Jorge Planes. No beefs r'; I tain about draws. . Voted for ex­ at all from departments. Repair haust fans. Decided that Depart­ list readied for Chief Mate, copy ment Delegates could handle all to go to New Orleans Patrolmen, H'l problems. Ship's Delegate.^t re­ Nobody to pay off before PatroL quired. Minute of silence for men arrive. Anthony Thomas elected Ship's Delegate. Brothers lost at sea. CfOniimica on raxe 11 I �Friday* Juna 18. 1948 THE SEAFAHERS LOG Page Nine MEMBERSHIP SPEMKS Grundy Makes Venice In Spring Sees Hep SIU Members Holding Fast On Gains To the Editor: Here are a few lines about the famous SS Felix Grundy on her trip from Savannah to Venice via Cuba and back via Dingwall, Nova Scotia. On March 25, the Grundy was lying in Savannah ready to go to the boneyard. Shipping was bad. in Savannah and the sur­ rounding ports, and the Grundy Itemed to be dead! I,came in with the SS Southport frmn a coastwise trip and paid off at three p.m. on the 25th. I went immediately to the SIU Hall to register for a new job. I was standing at the desk just as the Agent picked up the phone to call an outport for four ABs and a Night Cook and Baker. "How about me for NOB?" I asked. Out I went to the Grundy. I had the job. CUBAN GAS By and large it was a good trip, although we - had a little gas-hound trouble in the begin­ ning. For the most part the per­ forming was flone in the Cuban ports where we loaded sugar. The first place we hit was Isabella de Sagua and there was rum ashore. There was more rum at Caibarien where we an­ chored 18 miles away. We were off Caibarien for more than two weeks. They ' brought the sugar out in barges, and the Cuban stevedores re­ mained on the ship the whole time, sleeping where they could find a place to curl up. After the second week, the Captain arranged for a launch to take the"crewmen ashore at five o'clock in the afternoon and bring them back at eight in the morning. However, since it was a two-hour ride each way through 18 miles of rough water, I never made it myself. MOROCCAN OIL n-: We left Cuba eventually, and our next landfall was Gibraltar which we reached on April 29. We stopped on the Moroccan coast for oil and water before heading for the Adriatic and Venice. On May 8, we arrived in Venice, cify of " gondolas, girls, Wine and a good time. Every­ body ,streamed toward" town to meet the beautiful Italian girls. There's a hitch to having a good time in Venice, and it's the usual one: you do a lot better if you have money in your pocket. You can get 1,000 lirfe for two • Americafi dollars. Biit don't tliink you're going to hdve much of a time for just 1^000 lire." It cost- me 1,500 lire for a! good dinner with a little wine thrown in. Of course, only the rich, in­ cluding the relatively rich, cap To the Editor: Perhaps it's something in the air of Venice that makes these two Seafarers smile. They are E. Lehto, AB (left), and A, Roy. AB and Declc Delegate. They sailed to the romantic Adriatic port orf the SS Felix Grundy. have such a meal as I had. The Italian poor can't. What they eat is polenta and fish, dry Italian bread and water—once a day. DINGWALL OR BUST By May 20, we were ready to leave as scheduled. Our money was gone and we were tired. On May 27 we passed Gibraltar. The weather was fine. The trouble was that nobody knew where we were headed. On Jime 3 we got orders: proceed to Dingwall, Nova Scotia, where we still are. Nobody cared much for the idea. All painting stopped. Our food situation began to get bad, althougli we may be able to get new stores here. At present we have one bag of fiour, no sugar, no cream, no coffee and no po­ tatoes. We are short on every­ thing, and the Steward is just scratching up what menus he can. To make things worse, we don't have much galley coal. "When we leave we expect to be loaded with gypsum, and we'll pay off in Savannah about June 16. Otto (Uncle Otto) Preussler I want to congratulate the membership on what a great job they have accomplished to make conditions for seamen what they are today. * I know these conditions could not have been won in any other way but by long hard struggle. It makes me proud, as a member of the SIU, to know that the Union I am in is for the mem­ bership and will see to it that you are .. treated fairly and squarely, and that is a great comfort. And I know that as long as we have men like these in the SIU no shipowners are going to foul them up. No, it isn't going to be that easy. The membership fought hard for the conditions they have today and you just can't take them away from them. If anyone thinks it can be done, they've got rocks in their heads. ONE OF FINEST The SIU is one of the finest unions in the maritime industry and the men intend to keep it that way. I will even say that in the future the SIU will be one of the^ strongest unions in existence. By the way I have been read­ ing with interest that the mem­ bership is unloading the per­ formers. Let's keep up the good work. It is phonies like the per­ formers that jeopardize the Union. I'd like to know who these guys think they are to go aboard ship and do what they please and make life miserable for all who are aboard. JUST DRAGS We should get rM of them. . They are no asset to the Uniont and never will be. We had a-- couple of them on my last trip and brothers, they were a pair. I want to thank you and the membership for making it pos­ sible for me to receive the SEA­ FARERS LOG. It is a wonderful paper and it keeps me informed on Union activities. By the way, that ten-dollar strike assessment which the membership adopted was a smart move. Nobody is* kidding the SIU. James J. McLinden Skipper Beef Only Gripe On Prentice -J;:! • r-i —>.~ To the Editor: - ^ Warning From The Waterfront Woman By BILL GILSTRAP Found him in my hangout, Three blocks from the ship, Lived with him a fortnight, Faithful as his ship. Listened to his stories, Laughed about the jokes. Told in deadly earnest, Of the island folks. Sensed the mind-whipped reasons, Men who learned too much. Soothed the boyish longings. Gripped the passions wild. Led him deep to slumber. Peaceful as a child. ' , So pay heed to a warning, Mostly for your man: Busy with your landlife. Ruling with your head. Careless of the savings, Forgetful of the bed/ . Forget about convention. Move out from your clan! . * No, he didn't tell me. Me ? Who.knows my guys! Watched him punch his sadness. Read it in his eyes. Read the ocean-tiredness, Thioughts too deep to clutch. ^•'1 SAD SACKS Heard the soft-voiced pleadings, " That all seamen ma^e. Soothed my restless conscience. Adding up the "take. Sure, I know about you, And sailors' wives I know. Sowing for the reaping. Begrudging all they sow. Enclosed are the minutes of JJie SS George Prentice, shuttl­ ing between Panama and Hono­ lulu. We are having "captain? trouble." Ours is another repu-^ tation builder. So we have tO' live in dirty foc'sles, galleys and messrooms, because no overtime will be paid. It's the old story,, same as on other chartered ships. The Agent in Honolulu ob­ tained a few of the necessary items through pressure. A word of thanks to him. And be not forgetful. Long as there's woman-hate. And men who are sailors. And laws that work too late. ' J • While sterile, foolish matrons Group a classed society. And fight for thingis—not loving —Then therie'll be babes like ine. • As I write this letter the sail­ ors are cai-rying twenty-two himdred pounds of contaminated flour out of the storeroom. "We hope the new flour arrives as we sail in twenty minutes but see no sign of it yet. We'U write from Yokohama with more minutes. As the en­ closed minutes show we have all oldtimers aboard and they're a damned good, clean and sober crew. If we only had a civil captain everything would be honkey-dorey. Among those aboard are Ted? Magee, George Barnes, Fireman Craven, and Jack Staisko. • ' Tommy Thompson'?? ' Shin's Delegate :V ^ SS George "Prentice a• • ; �...... \i ,. - T'B'E S EA F A RE R S Page-Ten Fort Men WeaM Om Woo On SlU Education To Ihe Editor: I am one: of the crew of the SS Fort Bridger, Petroleum Car­ riers; ' You remember all those sadfaced - characters, my face being by far the saddest. We were waiting around the New York Hall for this job. She was a new ship and a new company, and we were told when we took the jobs that she would leave the next day. But due to some sort of trouble in the company .office we kept hear­ ing "the voyage will start to­ morrow, for sure" for two whole weeks. However, in true SIU style ,we were patient about something that couldn't be help­ ed. SHORT ONE We made a short trip down to Puerto La Cruz and came back to Paulsboro, New Jersey, to "Look! Real diamonds. They cut discharge. The man at the table glass." Then with a quick thrust, with aU the papers said some-} h'e ripped a small mirror to thing about 18 months. I thought shreds. Naturally I was convinced. I he- was talking about the age immediately offered him a bar­ of his: youngest kid, and signed gain price, 25 American-..iron my name. men and my watch. He ran and I signed, all right, and here I ran—in opposite directions— I am. Some silly business about for wasn't the ring "hot?"' the articles, and that is that. We. headed for Curacao to Back aboard, I went from load cargo, left there and turned foc'sle to foc'sle, slashing mir­ up in Merrie England. Wliere rors left and right to demon­ they get the idea that the place strate the ring's value. As a result, nobody is shaving on this is "Merrie" I'll never know. ship these days. The boys can't I made Piccadilly and every- ', see themselves and I've had only thing around. Having been in one "Good inoi-niiig" since. the SIU only a year, I decided it; was time to live up to thOj HIGH GRADE. ANYWAY Union's reput&tion for having the world's greatest seafaring Later tests proved that the ring lovers. In fact, .1 decided to be- ^ was not completely without val­ come the world's greatest sea- ^ ue at that. It was a very good faring lover myself. However, I put it off for a few days until I we got to Italy. FHdBTi June'iSi^ 1^ ^ L&O grade of brass, the man said, and certainly the glass of the' "diamonds" was. of an A-1 type for the purpose. We left Port Said and battled our way to silent, mysterious Ras Tanura. Mysterious is right! All that sand and oil, all those men. and no women! Where are, the women, that^s the mystery! Deciding to get back into the good graces, of the Brother­ hood by showing my true prow-: ess as a lover, I kept my eyes open. While painting on . the dock, I spotted a gorgeous figure enveloped in a flowing white robe topped by a beautiful headpiece. It passed with its stern toward me. I choked and .did some rapid swallowing. Seeing my chance, I steadied down, smoothed my hair and gave- my Times Square wolf call. But. a shipmate shat­ tered my dream. The flowing robe; was just the costume, worn by the Arab dock workers. Oh hopeless yearning! Oh mysterious Ras Tanura! SIU TUGMEN IN TEXAS I Among the fugs manned by members of the Marine Allied. Workers, Seafarers' affiliate, are the Hoover and the Wales, operating out of Corpus Christi. Shown aboard the Hoover in photo abova are (left to right): Pete Peterson, Oiler: Harry Wingate. Chi Engineer;^ Jimmy Turner, Cook; Ed. Mathews.- Ch. Mate; Bill Ligon, Seaman; A. R. Winningham, Oiler, and Roy Lindley, Seaman, On the Wales in photobelow (left to right): Hugh Ramsey, Master; Baiey- Walker, Ch. Engineer; Glen Atchely, Seaman; Bob Jorgenson,. Seamgn, and V. McClane, OUdr. ^ EDEN TO NAPL.ES From that magnificent Garden of Eden we returned to Naples and my ham-onrrye guzzling "cara mia." Another dream was shattered,, she had taken to chewing garlic raw. We left Naples and came back here to Le Havre. We spent three days at anchor without shore leave. I wouldn't say the guys were in a hurry to get ashore anyway, since when we finally headed down the gang­ plank only seven were injured in the rush. So here we are in France. France^—that's short for "Holly­ wood, King. Size," To be serious in closing, I was. fortunate enough, to be one of TWISTED; ONE ARM By an overwhelming vole the first men to. receive the Arriving in Naples, I tried to on the Referendum Ballot, benefits of the education pror To the. Editor; be the first man to hit the town. the membership of the Sea­ gram now in effect. We have I should like this letter to But somebody twisted my arm. farers International Unions tried it out aboard ship, and serve as warning to all SIU I had to have a couple, of glasses A&G District, went on rec» everybody on the Fort Bridger, members never to stay in the of vino first, the man said. What ord to protect itself in the bookmen and permits alike, sings West 23Td • Street area of New could I do? Finally I escaped.hard days to come by build­ its praises. Ybrk. The entire district is Mindful of the reputation I ing up a strike fund and When everybody passes every­ loaded with thieves and some was going to win and hold, I -by providing shoreside oper­ thing.. he, knows along to the scum of the. earth characters. met. a beautiful girl. She even ating bases. new men,, we are guaranteeing " I speak from personal experi­ introduced me to her family. a strongr and aggressive mem­ ence. Just the other night I That means a $10.00 Strike After a while we were sitting bership for the future. What was. rolled., in. my room—of all Assessment and a $10J)0 on a settee. happens on this ship is the best places—while I was asleep. The Building Assessment. Al­ I was: whispering sweet noth­ example I can think of how an^ thieves who sneaked in -stripped ready many members have ings in her ear- She was breathr education program should work. the place clean and took every­ ing;. heavily, drinking in. my paid these sums. We are not a bunch of in­ every word.. I said to myself, The operators will move tellectuals and don't pretend to thing. I had, lock stock and bar­ rel—and $310,. which is a lot of "Dick, old boy, the SIU is go­ without warning. It is our be, but to see one of our Clip­ dough, especially when you ing to be proud of you. You're duty to be prepared. board meetings 15 an education haven't got. a ship. tiriying. this girl mad with your Pay the assessments im­ in itself. We say carry through TWICE* NOW technique." with the education program, and This is the second time I've I guess I was wrong. To my mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth let us know in the LOG how been a victim of this kind of surprise, she suddenly reached and strength of the Union.. it. is coming. foul play in that district in a over to the table, picked up a Richard Barron period of twelve months. Be­ ham on rye? and; started chew­ sides the loss of personal effects ing, Oh hapless me! I was dis and cash, there is a lot of other _graced, but I determined to regrief- attached to such an ex­ . deein my^lf—in Ras Tanura or perience, You can believe me somewhere. when I say that to get your We left Naples and arrived in papers again, you have to go Port Said • a few days later. I, through plenty of red tape laid Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the being a big -international trader down-by the Coast Guard. . ^d an expert appraiser of aU six-months from July through December 1947 have just I think I speak for plenty of things of- value, decided to slip one- ovfer on- a merchant named arrived from the binders. Members may purchase tijem— members when I say it will be Abu Bey- O'Hoolihan. as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per goodjidings ainda happy day for Seafarers when, we get a new cop.y. , HOT STUFF hall, in New York, which will be sufficiMitly large to offer hotel Abu came running up to me Also available are some copies of previous bound accommodations to the member-: : looking over his shoulder as if Good King Tut had risen from editions at the same price. Bindings on all volumes are of ship. Here a guy will get decent the tomb and was.; chasing him. sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. quarters and under Union pro­ He fiashed what was obviously All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file tection- will' know that his per­ a solid gold, ring set with six! ^flashing diamonds. "It's hot," he with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The sonal belongings are safe from the likes, of the bimch of thieves whispered hoarsely. 1 .-I felt it. To my surprise it' bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters and hoods and what have you was a little warm. He said," baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New Yorls City. who lurk in the private, rooming Do It Now 1947 Bound Logs On Hand If '" • I Robbed Twice In Ghelseaj Bosun Awaits Union Hotel places to steal everything a sea­ man owns. When that time comes that we can have our own hotel facilities 1 within; our Union hall, I propose that we also set up some sort of a banking or deposit system, where we can deposit our money for safekeeping with the Union. Only in that will a, man, know, that he has left his things with, someone he, can trust and that he can always, get them. Carl Lawson, Bosun. More Aft In order to. publish Bro­ ther Morris Weisberger's Re^ port on the International Safely Convention- on four. pages which-could easily heremoved from the paper and reteuned- by Seafarers, the regular sequence of the membership pages had to broken. For additional let­ ters and pictures of SIU members, see pages 13 and 14. �Fnday. Juns 18. 1948 {Continued from Pag^ 6) of construction such as those relating to the closure openings relating to fire extinguishing equipment, auxiliary steering gear and 'others, have, in general, been increased. For the first time international construction stand­ ards for cargo vessels have been included in the Con­ vention. The Construction Committee extended the 'application of the fire extinguishing equipment regula.tions to provide for cargo vessels of over 1,000 gross ^ns. In addition, the requirement for stability tests and ilhe furnishing of stability data to the vessels concerned was extended to include cargo vessels of 500 gross tons 'and over. These requirements somewhat exceeded the United States, proposals as no requirement was included for stability on cargo vessels and the fire extinguishing regulation in the United States proposal called for the inclusion only of cargo vessels over 9(600 gross tons. General Provisions 1. It was agreed that the revised Convention should lie rearranged to provide for a more logical and convenient form. The 1948 Convention is arranged so .that matters of contract between Governments and Items of a procedural nature are contained in one jdistinct part. All technical provisions dealing with safety are now together in the Regulations annexed to .the Convention. Under the 1929 Convention the Government of the United Kingdom handled all administrative functions.. The U.K. is to continue these bureau functions until the coming into force of the Intergovernmental Mari­ time Consultative Organization (IMCO). The transfer of functions to IMCO will yest in this organization, dealing in shipping matters, the respon­ sibility for carrying out the safety of life at sea pro­ gram as provided for in the 1948 Convention. This will make for greater continuity of action. IMCO will bring, together, at more frequent intervals, technical • experts from all of the maritime countries to discuss mutual problems and share new ideas and knowledge. IMCO can establish regular procedures for handling safety matters. In the future the agenda can be pre­ pared well in advance of meetings, thereby giving greater opportunity for making thorough prepara­ tions for such meetings. In addition IMCO will be an established body rep­ resenting and protecting maritime interests in nego­ tiations with other international bodies. This will enable better cooperation with the aviation, tele­ communications and meteorological international or­ ganizations. 2. The Convention not only accepts the mechanism of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Or­ ganization for holding periodical meetings, but con­ tinues the old provision for convening a conference similar to the 1948 upon the x-equest of one-third of the contracting governments. 3. Now methods of amending the Convention were adopted and Regulations were established. A twothirds vote of signatory governments, including twothirds of the largest maritime nations, may amend the Convention. Thus, with a substantial majority in favor of^ an addition of modification, a small minority can­ not prevent action. Progress in the interests of greater safety is thereby facilitated. Furthei', a means- of taking action against a recalcitrant nation, who re­ fuses to accept important amendments, is provided. 4. The provision for control over foreign vessels entering the port of a contracting government is modified so as to contain the essence of the third res­ ervation made by the United States in ratifying the 1929 Convention. This, the most important single im­ provement in the Convention, is described more fully in the conclusions of this Report. 5. • Fach Contracting Government agrees to conduct an investigation of any major marine casualty. The Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion. is to be supplied with the results of such inves­ tigation. This investigation shall deal with all per­ tinent information concerning such casualties, includ­ ing a statement as to whether any changes in the regulations are indicated as desii-able. 6. Provision is made for suspending the Convention or parts thereof in time of war; or for the carriage of persons in order to avoid a threat " to the security of. their lives. Such suspension does not deprive other contracting governments of any right of control un­ der the Convention over the ships of the suspending government when such ships are within their ports. 7. It was decided not to permit any more passen­ gers to be carried on cargo vessels than presently ajlowed, i.e., 12. This item developed into one of tl most contentious problems considered by the Con- THE SEAFARERS LOG Weisberger Reports On Safety Conferente ference. A full discussion is contained in the conclu­ sions of this Report. Safety of Navigation 1. The regulations dealing with Safety of Naviga­ tion now apply to all ships on all voyages. 2. Provision is made for impi'oved meteorological service and to encourage all ships to make and trans­ mit weather observations. 3. The Ice Patrol will continue to be operated by the United States. A more flexible method of distribut­ ing and sharing the cost of the patrol is provided for. 4. The prohibition against using any signal, which might be confused with an international distress signal, now applies to aircraft as well as ships. 5. The provisions dealing with distress messages and proceeding to the rescue of a vessel in distress, have been modernized. It is fixrther provided that ships at sea now will go. to the rescue of aircraft as well as vessels. 6. Provisions have been included to require on all vessels an efficient signalling lamp which can be used in daylight as well as at night. 7. The new Convention also requires radio directionfinding apparatus on all vessels over 1600 gross tons, whei-eas the old convention only required them on passenger vessels over 5000 gross tons. 8. A new regulation has been adopted in which the Contracting Governments agreed to arrange for the establishment and maintenance of aids to naviga­ tion, including radio beacons and electronic aids, and to make information thereon available to all con­ cerned. 9. A new regulation was also adopted in which each contracting Government agreed to ensure that necessary arrangements will be made for coast watch­ ing and for the rescue of persons in distress at sea around their respective coasts. 10. A new regulation was adopted containing detail­ ed lifesaving signals to be used by life-saving stations in communicating with ships in distress and by ships in distress when communicating with lifesaving sta­ tions. 11. A new i-egulation was adopted setting genei-al requirements for pilot ladders. 12. New regulations were provided in the con­ vention for the carriage of grain. These provisions provide precautions against shifting, such as feeders, shifting boards, and overstowed cargo, in compart­ ments wholly or partially filled with loose grain. 13. The carriage of dangerous cargoes is treated in a new regulation which list general classes of dangerous goods. When transporting dangerous goods, the following are required: written statement from the skipper, correct labeling and a manifest of dangerous goods carried dn board ship. : 14. Manning Regulation of the 1929 Convention was not changed, but a new. recommendation was adopted calling upon the Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ sultative organization and the International Labor Organization to maintain close liaison on the subject of manning- and to arrange for a joint examination of the problem, - and that consideration be given to propose minirnum manning standards for adopting in­ ternationally. A full discussion is contained in the conclusions of this report. International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Page ElevenThat Governments should apply as far as is rea­ sonable and practicable the principles of the present Convention to those ships belonging to their countries which are not included within the terms of the Convention such as cargo vessels of less than 500. gross tons.' 3. That Governments should take steps to insure that foreign vessels entering their ports belonging to countries whose Governments are not parties to the present Convention are required to conform to stand­ ards not lower than those prescribed by the Conven­ tion in force. 4. That Governments exchange information regard­ ing the efficacy of metal and wood hatch covers for preventing the spread of fire and other matters within, the' scope of the Convention. 5. That Governments endeavor to secure standardi­ zation of couplings, by international agreement, of ships' fire hoses and of those used by shore establish­ ments because of the difficulty and delay experienced ii in attempting to use shorebased firefigliting facilities to deal with fires on board ships in port. 6. That Governments authorize selected radio sta­ tions to precede the initial broadcasting of urgent cyclone warnings by the alarm signal, whenever such a procedure is warranted, in order to alert all radioequipped vessels. 7. That Governments give considerations to extend­ ing shore-based radio listening facilities on the distress frequencies. 8. That steps be taken, so far as practicable, by the Governments concerned to regulate the position and the intensity of lights on land in the vicinity ot the entrances to ports so as to insure that such lights can-, not be mistaken for, or do not impair the visibility of, the navigation lights of the port. 9. That Governments should endeavor to arrange for the transmission of radio weather messages from ships to appropriate shore stations free of cost to the ship concerned. 10. That Governments should make every effort to. take advantage of the recent advances in radio aids to navigation with the objective of promoting safe navi-. gation. 11. That although the recent advances in radar and electronic navigational aids are a great service, to shipping, the possession of any such device in no way. relieves the master of a ship from his obligation, strictly to observe the requirements laid down in the International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea and in particular the obligation to proceed at a moderate speed and use certain sound signals under conditions of restrijjted visibility. 12. 'That Governments should encourage the develop­ ment, manufacture and installation of ship-borne radar on board ships of their coimtry. That the carriage of dangerous goods receive fur­ ther study as a matter of urgency either by the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization or by the representatives of the Governments chiefly concerned with the object of international regulations being adopted for consideration and adoption by the Governments of all countries from which dangerous goods are shipped. 13. That it is desirable to coordinate activities regarding safety on and over the sea and, that for the common goal of safety, cooperative action between the International Maritime, Aviation, Telecommunica­ tions and Meteorological organizations be continued and strengthened along the lines suggested in the Report of the Preparatory Committee of Experts on -y Co-ordination of Safety at Sea and in the Air. i General Conclusions and Remarks • Although a number of measures were adopted by ^ the 1948 Safety Convention which, when put into The following are the fundamental changes agx-eed force, will be an improvement on our national standards—despite these specific improvements the U. S.. r upon by the Conference: standards are still the best in the world. 1. The Rules are extended to cover seaplanes on the water. Extension of the 1948 Convention tb 2. The second masthead light, formei-ly permissive, Cargo Vessels is made mandatory. The provisions of the 1948 Convention have been :TVV, 3. The stern light, formerly permissive, is made extended to include cargo vessels. This is of the ^"5 mandatory and its range of visibility is increased utmost importance to all seagoing personnel because from 1 to 2 miles. 4. A. new and distinctive signal is pi-ovided for heretofore the Safety of Life at Sea Conferences i., j tended to deal only with the safety of passengers..- For fishing vessels when fishing in fog. 5. A new signal is established, consisting of at example, the 1929 Convention only applied to cargo least five short and rapid blasts for optional use vessels in regard to radio equipment and a few general by a vessel required under the Rules to keep course safety at sea measures. To a degree this was intended to provide greater and speed, when she is in sight of another vessel and safety for passenger ve.ssels in that radio enabled a is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by cargo vessel to serve as part of the rescue network the other vessel to avert possible collision. and with the general safety measures such as sub­ Recommendations mission of weather and danger messages. Compliance In addition to drawing up the 1948 Convention and with distress procedures enhanced the safety of the the Regulations annexed thereto the Conference made passenger vessels. At the Conference, the U. S. proposed certain stand­ the following recommendations: 1. That the Governments which became parties to ards for the direct safety of the cargo vessel. Other the 1948 Convention should renounce the International nations did the same and it was recognized thajt •_ •Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1929 and establishing minimum standards for the constructio% ^ should cooperate with one another with a view to equipment and operation of cargo vessels is pertinent insuring that their respective renunciations become to the safety of life at sea conferences. The new Con­ effective on dates as soon as possible to, but not vention not only contains rules which ^al with radio -sooner than, the date on which the 1948 Convention and general safety of navigation requirements for comes into force. (Continued on Page 12) S^ ^ �THE SEAFARERS Pag» Twelre*^ Friday; Juna 18, 1948 LOG lem of safety at sea still would be dealt with in a wholly inadequate way if there was nothing to insure adequate manning. A ship no matter how carefully built and well equipped cannot be considered safe unless its personnel are competent. The majority of the other countries and the ship­ owners' representatives took a strong position .against broadening the provisions of «the 1929 Convention on the question of manning. They also felt that the subject of manning was not within the province of the Safety of Life: at Sea Conference, in that the ILO has jurisdiction of this subject. Both the United States Delegation and the seafai-ers' representatives at the Conference took the position that to delay solving safety questions which are related to maiming by referring them to another Attempt to Increase the Number of conference in effect was a means of avoiding the Passengers Permitted to be Carried responsibility of the Conference on Safety of Life on Board a Cargo Vessel i at Sea. It was further felt that, while" the ILO had con­ A strong move was made by the Scandinavians, sidered this subject at Seattle in 194S, it had not French, Italians, and Russians to raise the number of developed regulations which would insure the proper passengers permitted to be carried on cargo vessels. manning of ocean-going merchant vessels. Further, The United States and United Kingdom bitterly the ILO had stated that the Safety of Life at Sea opposed relaxing the existing regulations which allows no more than twelve passengers to be carried on board Convention was the more appropriate body to con­ sider this subject. such vessels. The final conclusions reached were that the United The issue provoked some of the most lively and lengthy discussion at the Conference. Those advocat­ States proposals which were endorsed by the sea­ ing the change attempted to justify an increase in the farers attending this Conference were not acceptable, number of passengers on the basis of advances made and that Article 48 of the 1929 Convention should since the last Conference in regard to greater safety of remain rmaltered. To prevent an inference from such cargo vessels. The U.S. and U.K. pointed out that action that the subject of manning did not justify to alter the present requirement on those grounds further investigation, a resolution was adopted rec­ ommending that IMCO and the ILO should maintain would nullify the progress so made to date. It was emphasized (1) that cargo vessels were not the closest liaison and should arrange for a joint designed to carry passengers and many of the safety examiraticni of this .problem in order to insure that features of passenger vessel construction were omitted, jurisdiction is clearly defined and consideration be (2) the demands of the trade and carriage of multi- given to the adoption internationally of minimum type cargoes, including dangerous cargoes, make cargo manning standards. vessel operations more hazardous than passenger serv­ Remarks on Reservations and Control ice, and (3) cargo vessels are not adaptable to carrying large numbers of passengers without unduly restricting It is imperative to point out that one of the prin­ .the crew's movement about the vessel and overtaxing cipal reasons why the 1929 Convention was not im­ the limited facilities on such vessels for accommoda­ mediately ratified by the United States was because tions, feeding, water supply, etc. of the weakness of the Control Clause and because It was made clear that the interests of safety would the Congress would not tend to nullify any of the not be served and that passengers would be deprived rights gained by American Seamen as set forth in the of due security by breaking down the present distinc­ Seamen's Act of 1915. It was for these reasons the tion between passenger and cargo vessels. If the Congress before ratifying the 1929 Convention made number of passengers was arbitrarily increased there three understandings (interpretative reservations) and would be no stopping point. Further demands would the American Delegation insisted on their inclusion be made for more passengers and the ultimate end in the 1948 Convention. The three reservations by the would be the eradication of tha' distinction. This Congress in the 1929 Convention are as follows: would inevitably result in fatal disaster and public "(1) That nothing in this convention shall be so condemnation of those parties responsible for making construed as to authorize any person to hold any it possible. seaman, whether a ditizen of the United States of The current demand for passenger tonnage was America or an alien, on board any merchant vessel, singled out as the motivating factor in the move for domestic or foreign, against his will in a safe harbor increased passengers on cargo vessels. Recognizing the within the jurisdiction of the United States of America, need as unprecedented, it was pointed out that' it is when such seaman has been officially admitted thereto of a temporary nature and in a year or two there as a member of the crew of such vessel or to compel would be adequate passenger vessels for the trade. such seaman to proceed to sea on such vessel against It was admited that waivers were currently being his will;" issued to meet the situation contrary to the provisions "(2) That nothing in this convention shall be so of the 1929 Convention. construed as to nullify or modify section 4 of the The practice was condemned and a resolution passed Seamen's Act approved March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1164), which provided that the granting of waivers should as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United cease and the governments should bring their practice States in Stralhearn v. Dillon (252 U.S. 348);" into- conformity with the Convention as soon as prac­ "(3) That nothing in this convention "shall be so ticable, and in any event not later than December construed as to prevent the officers of the United 31, 1950. States of America who exercise the control over vessels The final decision of the Conference was that the provided for in Article 54 from making such inspection present distinction should be retained and cargo vessels of - any vessel within the jurisdiction of the United not-be permitted to carry more than twelve passengers. States as may be necessary to detaraine that the condition of the vessel's seaworthiness corresponds Remarks on Manning substantially with the particulars set forth in its One of the shortcomings of this Conference was its certificate, that the vessel is sufficiently and efficiently failure to adequately consider the subject of Manning. manned, and that it may proceed to sea without The U.S. Delegation and the seafarers' representa­ "danger to either passengers or crew, or to prevent tives of all nations attending this Conference made such officers from withholding clearance to any vessel various attempts to have the subject of Manning as which they find may not proceed to sea without danger to the passengers or crew." contained in the 1929 Convention broadened. One df the principal objectives of the U,S. Delega­ That Convention merely provided that each Con­ tracting Government imdertake to insure that its ships, tion was to incorporate in the 1948 Convention the from the point of view of safety of life at sea, were substance of the three reservations made by the sufficiently and efficiently manned. It was the United United States in ratifying the 1929 Convention there­ States' view, as well as the seafarers', that while by obviating the necessity for farther qualifications this Article is perfectly satisfactory as a general to our Government's acceptance of the new Conven­ Statement, it is of little value without implementation tion. The Delegation was particularly successful in achieving this end. by more specific provisions. "With regard to the first and second reservations The United States proposed that each Administra­ tion determine how many officers and men were there was-a substantial feeling-that nothing would be necessary for the safe navigation of its vessels com­ contained in the 1948 Ctrnventkm which would, require ing within the Convention, that these officers and similar reservation to safeguard seafarers' interests. men meet certain specified standards of professional At one of the Committee Stessions of the Conference a nnd physical competence and be so certificated by the statement was made that Treai^ lawyem recommended Administration. In addition it was proposed . that that Artieie fiO, Section a of the 1989 Convention be hours of work be liifhited in order to prevent physi­ deleted, as it was without special significance and cal fatig'ie and the consequent hazard to the safe unnecessary in that it was .a mere statement of an .operation of the vessel. obvious fact. .. Ftirther, to support the concept that manning should The United States felt that such mi XKnission might covered more specifically, the U.S. stressed the be interpreted as a change of intent or policy osn .^ , factor in relation to safety at sea. It was. part of the U. S. in view the reservatioosi previously pointed out that even if the new Convention estab- made and that it might be .construed jis derogatory to ^died -greatly improved or even ideal standards for those expremed princqales.. "Hie Uhited Sitetes, thCEe^ the construction and equipment of vessels, the pro^- fore, insisted that the ajEorementioxied section which (Continued from Page 11) cargo vessels, but it will extend to life-saving appli­ ances, musters and drills for cargo vessels over 500 gross tons, stability tests for cargo vessels over 500 gross tons, fire detection and extinction for cargo ves­ sels over 1000 gross tons. It is an important fact that recognition was given to, .^and provisions were made for, the general welfare and security of ships and persons, whether passenger or crew. This cannot be over-emphasized. A major step was taken at this Conference toward providing greater safety on cargo vessels internationally and it can be expected that substantial progress will continue to be made in this direction henceforth. n - . ;• / '.A vlu'f isic.Z'A'ik -- ' provides that "All subjects which are not expressly provided for in the present Convention remain subject, -; to the legislation of the Contracting Governments" be retained. . The United States requested that it specifically be made part of the record of minutes of the May 25th meeting of the General Provisions Committee that * such wor^ were being included in the Convention as' a protection to seafarers in so far as existing or,future local or national legislation covering subjects not! regulated by this Conventi(in was concerned. In so ' providing and explicitly stating the intent of the" . provision the Conference took a decisive step in, recognizing and protecting the vested rights of seamen.^ The third reservation made clear that Article 54 on " A, Control was not to be construed as divesting the. ! • United States or its officers of the right to make necessary inspections and to withhold clearance under : certain conditions. The U. S. thereby undertook to insure a degree of control and to provide a method o'f securing adherence to the standards of safety estab'-" lished by the Convention. It is fundtunental that some method of obtaining compliance with the Convention is necessary. The modification of Article 54 became one of tW most important issues the Conference considerediJ There was consideraWe opposition to the United States view. The United States considered the matter of suchvital nature that it jessed for its proposal on Gontr^until accepted by the Conference without any sub-stantive change. Thus the essence of the third reserva­ tion was written into the new provision on Control and reads as follows (underlining added): ^ "Every ship holding a certificate issued under the Convention is subject in the ports of other Contracting Governments to control by officers duly authorized by such Governments in so Tar as this control is directed towards verifying that there is on board a valid certificate and, if neces­ sary, that the conditions of the vessel's seaworthi­ ness correspond substantially with the particulars of that Certificate. "Such certificate shall be accepted unless, in the "opinion of the officer carrying out the control, the cooditions of the vessel's seaworthiness do not coEsespond substantially with the particulars^ of that eertfiicaie and ,the ship cannot proceed to sea without -danger to the passengers or the crew, he shall take such steps as will insure that the ship shall not sail until it can proceed to sea without danger to the passengers or the crew." The Control Clause, as given above, is the heart of ' / the whole Convention. Without this enforcement clause the standards of safety provided for in Conven­ tion would not likely be maintained. The adoption'of • this clause was a victory not only for sea labor but for the travelling public as well. Its adoption provided one of the hardest fights in the conferences. The advance may be more fuUy appreciated when it is remembered that the clause in 1929 was merely the interpretative understanding of one nation while in 1948 it has been adopted by all countries. Re: Future Conferences and Recommendations The Safety of Life at Sea Conferences are of great importance to all seagoing personnel because minimum standards and requirements are established which directly- affect the security of all seamen on board vessels on the high seas. It is, therefore, extremely important that the seamen should have substantial representation at such conferences because they are most vitally affected by the deliberations thereof. In the Conference held in London Apiil 23 to June 10, 1948 the, seamen's organizations from many nations were present and successfully exerted their influence to raise the safety standards substantially above those of the 1929 Convention. In ^is connection it is recommended that whenever conferences relating to safety of life at sea are con­ templated, the United : States seamen's representatives participate fully in the preparatory work in order that the proposals have the benefit and reflect the views and-ideas of the men actually going to sea. "Because of the veiy extensive scope and large num:ber of -sul^ee£s cowered by the coherence it is extremely diesirable that labor be given sufficiently targe representation to insure that its mterests are served in the development of all ptoses of the con­ ference werk. At the 1:948 Cosference it was impos­ sible .for two representatives of labor to satisfactorily take part in or follow all the proceedings and meetings of'the various-Conference Committees. It would be impossible in such a short report to -cover all -o£ the^ details of the ktrge-number-of subjects dealt wittt at -13MS Convention without losing sight of those items which are most important to sea going -personnel. For that reason this repprt covers only the highli^^ts of the subjects involved. Respectfully submitted, ' Morris "Weisberger ,! "ViceTPresident^ Seafarers International Union -of N«wth America, " - / I �'-•--••r —T.rW^ Friday, Jane 18, li t BE SBA¥^»BRS LOG WAY nOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS \:S Page, TiusiAom Brother Records Memories Of Former Ships, Shipmates To the Editor: the Jean in 1946, Johnston was the man who made those excel- 0 lent shots of the Isthmian Strike in Baltimore last summer.. I guess he was the only man who had the post of publicity agent in any port. Can't run on like this forever, t so will wipe the bauxite from my pen and sign off. - . Dennis Saunders SS Oliver W. Holmes Greetings from the Bauxite Trail! Nothing much of interest to re­ port from this country but writ­ ing serves to ease the monotony of long days and empty nights. Here we are holed up in the little port of Caripito, 94 miles in the interior of Venezuela. Our next stop wiU be Georgetown. As the grapevine runs, so goes my pen. "Shanghai" will be interested to know that his friend Cassel Warren is on the Isaac M. Singer, his second trip. Wonder what became of Leo Harris, Henry David, Jimmy Hightower an& all To the Editor: the others who made a home on I was wondering if I could ^J;: the Marine Dragon back in 1945. have the LOG sent to my home. The pride and joy of East I am an SUP member but I sailv Baltimore, Prince (Caledonia) on the east coast and mostly on Baker, is doing a coastwise stint SIU ships, so I would like to on one of Waterman's tubs. Last have the LOG sent to me. | saw him in Mobile, northward Being that I am an SUP mem­ bound, still telling his tale of ber I was in doubt as to whether woe. I could have the paper mailed Sure miss the Baltimore Hall. to me at my home. If there is > Is my good friend A1 still dis­ any charge for this service, I patching down there, also Walter would be glad to pay it if you'll- § Sibling? simply drop me a line and let At last report Clarence Wright me know. 0 was still Steward on the Jean. G. • F. Jones Wonder if he remembers the Toronto, Canada time I hitched a ride with him (Ed. Note: The l^AFIUtwhile I was beachcombing in ERS LOG is happy to put you _ Baltimore. Saw EUis Gaines in on the mailing list. All mem- | New Orleans two months back. hers of the SUP are dfigible Also Henry Refere. They are to receive the paper and there but two of the characters who is of course, no charge for it. made the "Route 66" run on the You should begin receiving Nashua Victory. The others in­ copies shortly. Should there cluded Joe Thomas, Frank Mills, be any hitch in delivery, let Antonio Ortega and Rufus Free­ us - know.) SUP Brother Asks To Receive Log This is a picture of "Papa" Celestini, and his original New Orleans jazz band. "Papa" and his band play at- all sailings of the Mississippi Line's passenger ships when they leave New Orleans. This band is a familiar sight to the Seafarers departing from the Crescent City, on their way down to South America. CanadianMen Give Thanks For SIU Aid To the Editor: The membership of the Can­ adian District wishes to extend its thanks to the men of the MARINE HOSPITAL LOCATIONS Seafarers International Union LISTED AT SEAFARER'S REQUEST for the aid, both financial and moral, which has brought about To the Editor: a new Canadian Disti-ict Hall, If you think it would be worthy, I would like to suggest that now located at 565 Hamilton man. a complete list of United States Marine Hospitals and their Street, Montreal. HIGH FLYER correct addresses be posted in some convenient place in all SIU ~ Someday when most of us MAKING PROGRESS Halls and printed in the SEAFARERS LOG for the convenience have entered the Great Un­ of the membership. Our progress from the time known, there is,bne guy who will To speed up as much as Armando Padro of this aid can be witnessed be remembered by everyone who possible the appearance in by the negotiations now pro­ the LOG a digest of their The complete list of Class A U.S. Marine Hospital is ceeding together with those con­ ever entered the portals of the New York Hall. He's Gedcjge, shipboard proceedings all printed below. In addition to these the United States Public cluded favorably. the indoor aviator (elevator man) crews are advised to send Health Service also provides second and third class relief of 51 Beaver Street. George is a We are submitting to the LOG copies of their minutes direct stations in smaller American cities and foreign ports. a report of progress in. this Dis­ great guy, liked by all. He to the Editor, Seafarers Log, Baltimore, Maryland—Wyman Park Drive and 31st Street. trict along with pictures of the merits a round of applause. Hope 51 Beaver St., New York Out-patient office—Custom House. Hall and a request that this they award him a plaque some 4, N. Y. Boston (Brighton), Massachusetts—77 Warren Street, Bos­ letter be printed in the LOG. A day. Port Agents should al^ ton. Out-patient office—Custom House, Boston. similar request will be made to Willie Walker must have made forward their copies of ship's a home on the Beatrice. Last Buffalo, New York—2183 Main Street. Out-patient^ office the West Coast Sailors. minutes to the LOG as soon time I inquired he was still -.-228 Federal Building. as possible after receiving, D. Joyce homesteading on her. Did you them. Carville, Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and Secretary-Treasurer ever hear him sing? That fellow Any other material relat­ express address: St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Canadian District, SIU has plenty of talent. ing to the voyage, such as Chicago, Illinois—4141 Clarendon Avenue. Out-patient of­ (Ed. Note: More than glad I would like to get in touch stories, pictures, letters, etc., fice—New P.ort Office Building. to. Brother Joyce. Send in with James Callis, also Charles can be sent in with the Cleveland, Ohio—Fairhill Road and East 124th Street. those pictures end stories, and Johnston, ex-soldier of fortune. minutes. Out-patient office—New Post Office Building. we'll print them.) Callis was by bosom buddy on Detroit, Michigan—Windmill Pointe. Out-patient office— Post Office Building. Ellis Island, New York. Fort Stanton, New Mexico—(Tuberculosis Sanatorium.) To the Editor: He is gone but not forgotten. Freight and express address: Capitan, New Mexico. Galveston, Texas—45th Street and Avenue N. Out-patient I wrote the poenr below two days after my And I pray for his safe return. office—302 Custom House. husband left for Italy. He is Thomas J. ConstanGod, please hurry him home to me tin, FWT aboard the SS Felix Grundy, and has « Kirkwood, Missouri—525 Couch Avenue. now been gone five weeks. Because for him I yearn. Memphis, Tennessee—Delaware and California Streets. I am a constant reader of the LOG. I find it Mobile, Alabama—St. Anthony and Bayou Streets. I wonder if any wives like me New Orleans, Louisiana—210 State Street. Out-patient very interesting and helpful. Often cry as they view the sea. I knew nothing of a seaman's life. But now office—Custom House. 10New York, New York—(Dispensary) 67 Hudson Street. I can talk with my husband and his friends And dream of the day about a subject they all love. Out-patient office—Barge Office. When husbands will say If you like the enclosed poem I will gladly /. Norfolk. Virginia—Hampton Boulevard, Larchmont. Out­ send in some more that I have written about patient office—Custom House. Darling, I've come home to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—40th Street and Penn Avenue. seamen's lives and wives. I have never had any But then I realize of my writings published, but I do like to write Out-patient office—Federal Building. as I find it interesting and a seaman is my most It's not quite fair. Portland, Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— interesting subject. Custom iTouse. , Thai's what" he wants. Keep up the good work! /vf San Juan, Puerto Rico. He loves it there. I AM A SEAMAN'S WIFE ' San Francisco, California—14th Avenue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—Appraiser's Building. So 111 grin and bear it. The book. has fallen from hand. Savannah, Georgia—York and Abercorn Streets. And try to be • No more does it interest me. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Street and 14th Avenue. South. Out-patient office—Federal Building. Content when he's away at sea. For. I'm thinking of my husband Stapleton, ^alen Island, New York—^Bay Street. . Vineyard Havfiti Maesachiisetls.v •Who. now sails acn^ .the Time For Minutes Seamen's Lives, Wives Spark Her Rhymes • it V, A; - .v-.. 5^ '•f 1J .•:;K -'i, si -III �THE SEAF AR ERS LO G Ifc'- Page Fourteen Friday. June -18. 1948 SS Chrysanthy Star: Plan For Keeping Keys ':W -To the Editor: L an' ? On all ships there always arises the problem of the forecastle key. Everyone knows that keys were made for the foc'sle doors and if no keys were supplied to the oi-ew the men would not sign-ori until the company sup­ plied the missing keys. However, what' is the crew and the ship's delegate supposed to do when they ask for keys and are told new keys were made and distributed to the pre­ vious crew? A lot of crewmembers pay off a ship and walk away with the foc'sle V keys even though they have no possible use for them. It causes a hardship on the next crew. The old familiar cycle of missing keys starts all over again. We feel that all this can be avoided by a simple ruling of the Union. We believe it fair for the company to charge a fee of one dollar for the foc'sle key, the receipt would be the key itself. When leaving the ship, the buck will be returned when the key is put on the hook. SEE NO OBJECTIONS All the trouble caused by such a simple thing as this could be avoided. Nobody would be out any money; everyone would re­ ceive a key. No beefs, no head­ aches. We cannot see where any­ one can possibly object to a sim­ ple plan like this. Hojv about a union ruling? 11 crewmembers SS Gateway City lUness prevented E. G. Moreno, Piiesident of Puerto Rico Coimcil No, 1, from coming to New York, but he kept in close touch with the proceedings by tele­ phone. , The HTM was represented in New York by Ramon Gordils, who has been President of the or­ ganization since 1933, and by Juan B. Garcia, President of UTM's largest local. President Gordils' son Manuel, a New Yor longshoreman, also attended the meeting. Speaking for the Union de Empleados de Muelles were Presi-dent J. A. Cintron Rivera and Secretary Rodrigo C. Valle. Representing the SIU were Puerto Rico Agent Colls, Lindsey WiUiams, Director of Organiza­ tion, and Ray White, Headquar­ ters Repr^entative. n To the Editor: All set for a 9-months trip, the three departments of the SS Chrysanthy Star decided to get pictures for the record. First vessel' of the newlysigned Intercontinental Steam­ ship Company, she made her initial run to Aruba and Cur­ acao. Above, the Stewards De­ partment. Left to right, top row—A. Gouastes, E. (Skinny) Kress. D o r s e y Paugh. L. Brown. Bottom row — W. Lewis. Danny Lippy. little Danny and J. Cook. Brother F. Ostle. another member of the department, is not in the picture. At left, men of the Deck Department. Left to right, standing—^Troy Tichenor. Tom­ my Salzarolo. Arne Hansen. Samuel Lanl8r. RusseU, Dean Johnson. Frank (Blackie) Albore. Bottom row—James McCreary and Frederic Ouweneel. SIU Leads In Formation Of PR Council (Continued from Page 1) guards and maintenance men on the docks, is currently independ­ ent. It recently withdrew from the CIO's International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Un­ ion when the letter's interna­ tional officials refused to sign the non-communist affidavits re­ quired by the Taft-Hartley Act. Puerto Rican officials have signed such affivadits and filed them with the NLRB. The consolidation of the Puerto Rican waterfront is the result of more than a year of conferences iSi:: in which Sal Colls, the SIU's Puerto Rico Agent, played a leading role as intermediary. The consolidation was importent to the Seafarers to assure the efficient handling of all SIU ships hitting Puerto Rican ports, and to lay a firm foundation for a Port Council. Its achievement is typical of the inter-union co­ operation of the SIU and all AFI. maritime unions in all ports. At the New York meeting, the TT.A was represented by Interna­ If-!' tional President Joseph P. Ryan, I'i! :• International Vice-President Wal­ ter Hrft, International Secretary^ ITreasurer John R. Owens, and Ramon Mejias, Vice-President of Puerto Rico District Council No. Steward Tops, Patrolman And Crew Agree The Grew Of A New SIU Ship On behalf of the crew of the SS Simmons Victory I wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our Chief Steward Thomas Mollar and his depart­ ment for helping to make this voyage a pleasant one. The Steward has always treated the men in his depart­ ment as brothers. His depart­ ment is always good and clean through constant painting and soogeeing. His one policy is to bring home a clean SIU ship. If any member of the crew has a suggestion, all he has to do is go to the Steward and he will do his best to get it on the table. Brother Moller is one hundred percent a good Union brother and is not afraid to put in the overtime and equally, too. WUliam Harrison Ship's Delegate (Ed. Note: Patrolman How­ ard Guinier. who covered this ship. says. "I would like to add that it was a pleasure to pay off this crew. The delegates were on the ball and the ves­ sel was shipshape.") His Army Days Are Over To the Editor: Just a few words to let you know. I'm getting discharged from the Army next week and I would appreciate you sending the neatest little Union paper to my home. Pfc. Joseph Laspina Chicago. 111. Hartman Praises Dutch Club Topping off the crew is the Black Gang, back row. left to right—Preaus. Horton. Sipe. Bourke and Witt. In front. G. Gonstantaris. Brenna, Black gangers Danny O'Neill and Paddy Wescott were down below when the pictures were taken. Brother Warns Of 3-Card Swindle To the Editor: This is a tip to Seafarers going ashore in Philadelphia. Take precautions and don't be taken for suckers like other seamen I've seen. Along the waterfront, just off Market Street, there are a couple of guys working a neat swindle. It's called the three-card trick. One guy usually stands around the warehouses and when he sees a seaman coming off a ship he walks up to him and tells, him there is a card game going on near by. First, however, he tells how the guy how he can win. He says he will slip the winning card , up' and bend the corner or mark it someway, then the money will start rolling in. But I- situated at Vollenhovenstrasse To the Editor: I wish to relate the story of 33. There will be a cordial wel­ the wonderful reception which come for all. was tendered, us while we were I asked the chaplain to write in the port of Rotterdam a you, as I know he is on your mailing list. And I am sure he short while ago. We arrived in the Dutch port will as he himself would like from Antwerp on the SS Gate­ to extend his welcome to all way City, Christmas Eve. One SIU members. of the chaplains invited us to I trust you will extend this attend midnight mass in a sea­ invitation to all in an early issue of the paper. A good time man's chapel ashore. They called for us with a will be had by all for this club bus after making all the ships is for all the sailors of the world. Charles J. Hartman in the harbot, and anyone was welcome to attend. After the In Tropical Attire services, we all sat down to breakfast, and when everything, was over they drove us back to our ships. All week they had social evenings at the seamen's club connected with the chapel. Everybody was made to feel at home though he came from a distant country. One evening I was in the reading room where, to my sur­ prise, I found the SEAFARERS LOG. I was glad to read about home at the holiday season. I would heartily recommend that you mention in the SEA­ FARERS LOG that there is an open invitation to all SIU mem­ bers at this seamen's club, called "Apostolaat ter Zee," and that's where Joe Seaman starts losing. The con man will do what he says he would do, but while our hero is getting his money out of his wallet and not paying much attention, another of the men will straighten the winning card and bend another. Just to be on the safe side, take a tip from me and stay away from these guys. Nobody is hanging around the water­ front just to give seamen their McCann Sends His *Best' money. The stakes, from what I hear, To the Editor: are high and the losses terrific. I aril now working in Balti­ Azalea Steward Department One Chief Mate lost $400 and a more and I am' doing welL member H. Hankee displaysBosun $60. That money came I would like.'to send my best his method of keeping cool the. hard way, so, brothers, be on regards to all my. pals.in the Philippines. Shot waa P. J. McCann by L. S. Agulto. Seafarers the look out: representative in Manila. SjnKwrdi Dept. Lonnie V. Hargetheimer .^y ^ �Page Fiftee^ THE SE AF AH EES LOG lay, ikon« 18, H48 :-=-e Good Shipping o.-;'y 'P-3-i25S8 Holder of the above-numbered permit card will please report , to sixth floor, New York Hall, at his first opportunity. ilie ^ed^aretA onor NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS .^Ben Rhodabarger, $6.00; N. Jorb4nson, $1.00; A. Vaquez, $2.00; R. V. Schram, $1.00; J. Rudolph. $1.00; E. L. Eykr, $1.00; H. A. Thompson, $4.00; M. Hummel, $4.00; C. Codra. $1.00; T. F. Calvin. $4.00. Frank Habovanic. $2.00; N. Meador, $2.00. SS BOUREGARD F. J. Schuitz, $1.00; J. M. Cvroll, $2.00; A. HourilU. $1.00; S. Barries, $1.00; J. J. Lawler, $1.00; C. Huttsell. $5.00; J. C. Sarel, $1.00; J. Sawyer. $1.00; D. T; Yiakas. $J.OO. COUNTER L. J. lerardi. $5.00; R. L. Lister. $1.00; C. Taambis. $5.00; J. B. Baker, Jr., $2.50; A. Dokeris, $2.00; E. Cioper. $5.00; W. R. Smith, $5.00; R. G. Palm. $1.00; R. B. DeSantos. $3.00; j. McMenemy, $100; T. Uargas, $10.00. SS LOYOLA VICTORY L. F. Cambaro, $4.00. ^ AMPAC L. ANGELES J. F. Carberry, $1.00; J. Manning. $1.00; F. Knight, $1.00; J. Noade. $5.00; B. D'Omellas, $2.00. SS ANNISTON CITY 9. Mondido. $5.00; W. Anderson. $5.00; L. C. O'Connor, $5:00; J. J. Guns. $5.00; G. P.-SHe4d«n. $2.00; C. Ramos. $2.00; P. Gunderson. $2.00; E' N.. Jacobse. $5;00; C. Muscarfclla. - $5.00; B. P. Pratt, $5.00; D. A. Fontenla. $5.00; H. J. Piwetz, $1.00; S. Brhln, $5.00; F". Paskowski, $5.00. SEATRAIN HABANA W. E. Lanier, $2.00. SS I. SINGER G. Caruso, $2.00; A. Accardi, • $2.00; D. D. D'Altroy, $2.00; R. D. Carsten. $3.00; J. Poturalski, $2.00; R. R. Thompson, $1.00; C. Mofl, $1.50; G. N. Ranis, $1.00; C. E. Huff. $1:00; L. L. Fyeeman, $2.00; J. Baugher, $2.00; E. "9 Kolenovsky. $1.00; J. Barnette. $2.00; J.; B. Schweinfus. $2.00; M. B. Woods. $4.00; E. Isaac. $1.00; O. Garcia. $2.00. SS J. SNELLING D. Hunter. $2.00; F. F. Farthing. $'2.00; J. Lea. $2.00; C. Bailey. $2.00; C. E. Scott Jr.. $1.00; W. Pike. Jr.. ^1.00; B. -J. Morgan. $2.00; L. Lofton, $'2.00; G. M. Hobbs $2.00; E. Bokowskl. $2.00; B. Brawning. $4.00; J. M. Eitman. $2.00; J. Lozada. $2.00; C. S. Smith. $2.00; G. H. Noles. $4.00; W. T. Jones. $1.00; C. Lyons. $1.00; F. N. Freddrifcsent $100;' -A. Simonavage. $2.00; E. Ohlsson. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY L. Cartwright. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK C. Goldstein. $2.00. SS AFOUNDRIA C. W. Welsh. $2.00; W. A. Beyer. $1.00; Y. I. Mattson, $1.00; A. Zarkoski. $2.00; B. Fames.'$3.00; E. An­ derson. $1.00. SS CAVALIER T. H. Gordon. $1.00; F. Boyne, $1.00; K. Komeliusen. $5.00. Pott Savannah By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH — Shipping isstill not too good in this port in spite of our prediction that it ' would improve along about nbw. We'll have to hold our :"g6od shipping" report for a couple of. weeks. By then we hope to See BOOK No. 30475 an upswing in this port. Will holder of the above-num­ We had a couple of South bered book please report to the Atlantic vessels in this area this sixth floor, New York Hall, as week, but one of them went to soon as possible so that your the boneyard. The Daniel WIIlrecords can be squared away. ard, b o n e y a r d-bound, was a ^ heart-breaker to the crew. RECEIPT No. 39622 The holder of the above num­ She came in for a sweet pay­ bered receipt, issued in Tampa, off and everyone from top to June 5, 1948 is requested to get bottom deserves a vote of thanks in touch with the 6th Floor, SIU from this Branch. Sweet ships Headquarters Office, 51 Beaver like this are hard to see go -to RAY GONZALES the lay-up flget. Street, N. Y. Get in touch with John Toledo, •b 4. -ft The W. Carson, the other 661 Manida St., Bronx, N. Y. VERNON STREET South Atlantic vessel, paid off ft ft ft Get in touch with Headquar­ in Charleston this week and GEORGE H. MESEROLE ters record department, 6th floor, Write* to your father at 265 Gear for the following named 2 pieces; John B. Krewson, 1 erewed up immediately. She only ' 51 Beaver Street, New York, at South 6th Street, Birmingham, men is being held by the Alcoa bag; Lambert, 1 piece. called for eleven replacements your first opportunity. so it didn't deplete our ranks ofj : Steamship Company, Pier 45, Jack Lawrence, 2 cartons; Ala. He is not feeling well, members on the beach verv ft ft ft North River, New York. Leigh ton, 1 piece; T. E. McDanft ft -ft JACK F. SIMMONS much. iels, 2 pieces; James McDonald, FRANK ROKAS Your Union book has been Get in touch at once with your Marino Arrayo, 1 pillow case; 1 sea bag; F. McKinley, 1 black Oldtimer Curt Stark is here! found and is being held for yo« mother, 245 Clover St., Browns­ W. B. Bell, 1 piece; F. Blues, Valise; Robert McQueen, 1 duffleon the beach and his circus an-^ valise, box; F. Brewster, 1 car­ . at the Galveston Hall, 308%— ville, Pa. bag; Joseph K. Miller, 1 piece; tics serve to keep the memberton; Campoberde, 1 bag; B. Can­ 23rd Street, Galveston, Tex«s. John E. Moore, 1 zrown bag. ship from going nuts just wait- 4| ft ft ft non, 1 bag; E. Davis, 1 sea bag; HAROLD K. COOPER Max Morris, 1 bag, Adam Neling for a ship. E. Davis, 1 sea bag; George Get in touch with your mother Davis, 1 valise; Joljnny Davis, 1 ka, 1 package; Charles Olson, 1 There is one thing the mem-• ,11 piece; A. L. Parks, 1 piece; bership here can look forward immediately. bag. Guesseppi Petrullo, 1 seabag; to, however. In five or six weeks ft ft ft SIU, A&G District DeGauge, 1 paper bag; Dudd- Robert E. Quinn, 1 piece, J. R. we will have moved Into our new JOSE REYES BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St Communicate with your moth­ ing, 1 valise; William Durbin, 2 Ramirez, 1 seabag; Earl R. Hall. Then all the Brothers who William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 pieces; F. Durham, 1 piece; R, J. Reardon, 1 .seabag; C. F. Remick, have by-passed Savannah's poor er, ifimilia M. de Reyes, BOSTON ;...276 State St. Edmondson, 1 tan bag; John Gill, 1 box. Hall will be in for a delightful - ft ft ft Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4465 2 pieces; Joseph Gordon, 1 piece; Robert Rivera, 1 seabag; Henry surprise. RUDOLPH SALLEN*riNE GALVESTON 308'/z—23rd St, Your family is anxious to hear Samuel Gordon, 1 shopping bag; Robin, 2 pieces; Bernard Roll, 1 We aren't saying it will be Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Arthur Gresham, 1 piece. piece; John M. Rule, 2 suitcases; the greatest Hall in the SIU, MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, from you," Cal'Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 Gunnar Hommen, 1 piece; J. W. Sweetsea, 1 bag; Simmons, 1 but it will sure rank among the ft ft ft NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. B. Hoston, 1 pair boots; Otto bag, R. Stanton, 1 bag; R. J. Sul­ best when all the fixtures and HERBERT ANDREWS E.'Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Get in touch with your family, John, 4 pieces; Captain Johnson, livan, 1 piece; Alcoa Partner, furniture are installed. So, 61 Beaver St. NEW YORK 2 pieces; James Kels, 1 bag; K, Dec, 17, 1946, voyage No. 8, 1 Brothers, stand by for the grand HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent STANLEY VERNUS O. King, 1 piece; Leon Koapman, package, crew baggage, with list. I opening. , , 127-129 Bank St. NORFOLK You are requested to write Phone 4-1083 Ben Rees, Agent PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No, 13th St." John Savitz, 1500 East 134th St., LFoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Brop-;: 54, New Yoi'k, SAN . FRANCISCO 106 Market St. ft ft ft Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-5476 LEON HERSCHMAN By CAL TANNER tor long trials, and they advise the period from June 7 to 18. SAN JUAN, P.R 262 Ponce de Leon Contact your mother at 737 MOBILE — Shipping in this all other SIU men to watch their We cooperated with this drive,. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-6996 Southern Blvd., Bronx 55, New port continued its slow _ but steps closely in foreign ports. and all our men on the -beach,SAVANNAH ...220 East Bay St. York, She is holding your sea­ steady pace this past week, with They want to express their who live in the State, had their Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 men's papers, four ships paying off and five gratitude to the Union, to Special tests. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. ft ft ft Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 signing on. All told, we shippec Services Representative Joe Vol­ We have a few oldtimers <m' JOHN EDWARD McADAMS ^ one hundred and twenty book­ KHEADQUARTERS. . 61 Beaver St., N.Y.C. pian, and to all who helped them the beach, among them: J. Mc-' You are requested to get in HAnover 2-2784 men and for,ty seven permits. Nellage, R. Callahan, L. Joyner,. touch with Seaman's Church In­ Prospects for next week look in their time of trouble. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall stitute, 25 SouthStreet, New okay, with just about the same The State of Alabama has H. Parks, L. Trent, J. Brown," passed a law calling on every-. E. Buhrman, J. Curtis, W. Bais-J ; DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION York, number of payoffs and sigh ons one from the age of fifteen to ley, A. Logindi.s, J. Morriss, J.­ Lindsey Williams ft ft ,ft sche&uled. We look for an im­ fifty to have a blood test during Clarke, and L. F, Davis. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS STEPHEN W. KLIDERMAN provement soon down here, when Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Get in touch with your sister the threat of a maritime strike . Joseph Volpian Grayce at 909 Wilson Avenue, is past • and the Marshall Plan Apt, 5-R, Chicago, Illinois. SUP really gets rolling. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St, On the whole, the payoffs were The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea-)^ WILLIAM F^. BUDRICH Phone 5-8777 smooth, with only a few minor farers International Union is available to all members who PORTLAND IH'W. Burnside St, Your mother is ill. Get in difficulties on the SS Fairport, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ^ Beacon 4336 touch wit)i Mrs. Sophie Chagnon, Waterman, There were about their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to ha'veRICHMOND, Calif. .267 Sth St. Road, Windsor, forty hours disputed overtime, the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every: Phone 2699 Dudleytown (SAN FRANCISCO .69 Clay St. j Conn, ^ but this was squared away by SIU branch for this- purpose. Douglas 26475 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ft ft ft the Engine Patrolman. (SEATTLE ..,.,.86 Seneca St. JAMES VAN DUSEN Credit for straightening out hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG,, Main 0290 Your personal papers are being the situation also should go to which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ,440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 held at the USS, 29 DeKeiperlie, crewmembers Frank Soss and Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N,Y. Antwerp, Belgium, See Mrs. V. Red Campbell. These oldtimers PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Gt. Lakes District Settfe. knew the agreement and they ^BUFFALO...; .10 Ezcliriiiite Sfc kept the rest of the men on the To the Editor; Cleveland 7391 JOSEPH SPQSATO ball. CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92rid St. Get in touch with Robert Con­ I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the We have a little good news to Phone: Essex 2410 nolly, 1812 Carlton Avenue, Fort report in the fact that the Hos­ ^CLEVELAND ,2602 Carroll St, address below: Mala 0147 Worth, Texas. pital Patrolman states that the ;®ETROIT 1038 Third St. 4* 4- 4* men in the hospital are getting Name ... Cadillac 6$67 WILLIAM A. (Bill) OTIS good service; and that while the SDOLUTH,... ... ..631 W. Michigan St. Get in touch with Murray Elks, chow is not too good, the men Melrose 4110 Street Address TOLEDO. ............ .616 Summit St. 11 West Preston Street, Baltimore are getting along fine. Garfield 2112 1, Maryland. BOUTWELIT AND YOUTZY State The two Seafarers who were City ft ft ft Canadian District JACOB R. ROHRBACKER fouled up in the Georgetown Signed MONTREAL .1227 Philips Square Your mother asks you to con­ incident in which a launch cap­ VICTORIA, B.C.,....602 Bouyhton St. tact her at 440 Hamilton Street, tain drowned are here on the Empire 4631 Gretna, Louisiana. She has been beach. Brothers Boutwell and Book No. VANCOUVER". .. L .. .866 HamUton f.l. Youtzy were both acquitted afPacific 7624 very ill. AXEL MOLffiR (Moller) Get in touch with A1 Bern­ stein, SIU hall, 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. This is important. $1 Unclaimecl Gear SIU HflLLS Mobile Shipping Holds Slow, Steady Pme Notice To All SIU Menbers U �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. June 18. i\948 SlU AllJed Workers Active In Gulf Area -3 The above vessel, Ihe tug Coyle, owned and operated by the Coyle Lines. Inc., is shown in drydock. The Coyle is one of seven tugs which are operated, by the company in the harbor of New Orleans and in the Intercoastal Canal. Of course, the company is contracted to the Marine Allied Work­ ers, SIU. All the pictures on this page were sent in by Trussell Beatrous, New Orleans Towboat Representative. Top picture is of the N. H. DeBardeleben, also a Coyle Lines tug, as it navigated the Intercoastal Canal. Bottom, the tug Crescent Towing and as yet. but last week election in which the • Port Allen, with the Port Hudson in the background. Both belong to the Salvage Company. The MAW has no signc^fi contract with the company, the- Union was certified as collective' bargaining agent on the basis of an MAW received 38 votes to 3 for the company. It won't be long now! I . * t Members of the crew of the- George E. Roper. River Terminals Corporation, pose on deck for a picture. The company was recently bought up by the Dixie Carriers, Inc., and is soUd MAW SIU/ Above is a picture of the tug Echo. owne<i by the 'Whiteman Towing Company. Three of the seven tugs operated by the company are ai present in drydock but wiU be in full operiition shortly. Here's another Dixie Carriers' ship, the Jack Ruff;^ The Ruff and the Roper are two of seven and the parent company is 'the Bloomfield Shipping Com* puty, opeimtiiigv out ^pf Texas ports. � 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 18, 1948 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. X, No. 25 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU LEADS IN FORMATION OF PR COUNCIL SEAFARERS COMMITTEE STANDS FAST ON UNION HIRING HALL DEMAND FRISCO ALL COMERS ON 'BEEFIEST'WEEK PHILLY WILL TRY TO DODGE HOT AIR OF CONVENTIONS SHIPPING ACTIVITY ALMOST AT STANDSTILL IN NEW YORK THE SAILMAKER SAVES HIS SEACHEST WEISBERGER REPORTS ON SAFETY CONFERNCE STACY MASTERS HONORED FOR SERVICE TO SHIPMATES ABOARD THE CAVALIER PARADE OF SIU ATHLETES WOULD FEATURE REAL RAJAH SIU LEADS IN FORMATION OF PR COUNCIL GOOD SHIPPING MANAGES TO SKIP PORT SAVANNAH UNCLAIMED GEAR MOBILE SHIPPING HOLD STEADY PACE SIU ALLIED WORKERS ACTIVE IN GULF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/18/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9552395a6449a10361d9b36b24574b18.PDF f1620cb137684c945165ad1289ba8060 PDF Text Text Irllll Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X Commies' Little Helper One of the ii:eatest assists the communist party in the United States has gotten since the end of the war was given it last week by New York Special Sessions Justice Frederick L. Hackenburg. In sentencing an SIU member who was hauled out of an automobile by the New York police, while he was delivering food to the Wall Street strikers of the United Financial Employes, AFL, Justice Hackenburg said: "I am shocked to the depth of my soul when I realize that this compulsion (for the SIU to assist the UFE In its strike) was dictated by a, foreign government which under the guise of ideology tries to start trouble so that they can publish in Moscow 'Riots In Wall Street'." An irresponsible statement of this nature, coming from a ^an so highly placed as Justice Hackenburg, does more to help the CP than a million pieces of communist propaganda. It confuses, in the public mind, the commu­ nists with the anti-communists, an,d allows the partyliners to masquerade as honest trade unionists. It is the duty of public officials to at least read the newspapers. If the Justice had only done that much, he wguld have easily found out that the UFE, and the SIU-SUP, the unions which supported the financial workers, were not and are not influenced by the orders from Moscow. On the contrary. The Seafarers International Union has.a long and honorable history of constant battle against the totalitarianism represented by the communist party. . During the war, when men like Justice Hackenburg were blind to the menace of the comrnunists, the Sea­ farers International Union continued to point out that the red-howlers were a threat to democracy, aiW were merely lying low because of the aid given by this country to Russia. Now it is a matter of record that this Union was correct, and that the men who mistakenly gave aid and (C^tinued oh Page 3) Coast Guard Stopped In Try To Establish Hearing Units WASHINGTON — The "neversay-die" boys in the Coast Guard were handed another setback this week when their attempt to reestablish wartime Hearing Units was killed by the House Judiciary Committee. In the eyent that the CG brass-hats still entertain the idea; of regimenting merchant seamen by means of "kangaroo courts," they will have to wait until the. next session of Congress to introduce a new bill. , j Main opposition to granting the Coast Guard the authority it en­ joyed during: the war—to act as judge, prosecutor and jury for men charged with violations nboard ship—^was voiced by the Seafarers International Union. In a brief filed a few months ago the Union pointed out thafc the courts should have jurisdic- tion in the cases of merchant seamen just as the courts have jurisdiction in the cases of shore^ side., workers. J Throughout the war the CG No. 24 NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. JUNE II. 1948 Union Hiring Hali Must Be Included in New Pact: Seafarers To Operators NEW YORK—^With the princqile in mind that the retention of the Hiring Hall is the mast important issue at stake, the Negotiating Commit­ tee of the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, this week started meeting with a committee representing the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. At the preliminary discussion, which took place on Wednesday, June 9, the Union's representatives made it clear that no other issue could be settled until it was understood by the operators that the Hiring Hall would not be tampered with. SIU POSITION In words which leave noth­ ing to the imagination, the Negotiating Committee of the Union, currently meet'ng with the representatives of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, has made it plain thtd nothing less than the Union Hiring Hall will be acceptable in the new contract, which is under discussion. In the first meeting, the Comm'ttee informed the Shipowners' committee: "Although the Union has advanced various contract proposals on wag#s and con­ ditions. we make clear to you our intention of agreeing to nothing until the Hiring - Hall issue is completely settled first of alL We can­ not and will not accept any employment clause in our contract which does not pro­ vide for all unlicensed mem­ bers of all SIU contract ves­ sels to be hired through the offices of the Union, without exception. Our position on this matter is unequivocal." Hearing Units abused their tern-' porary powers, and went so far as to encourage charges and counter-charges among ships' crews. Seamen who were found guilty by the "kangaroo courts" were -^rced to give up their papers and as a consequence could not ship until the papers were returned. For the first time in many In one instance, aboard the SS Helen, the Coast Guard at­ years, Florida's Attorney General tempted to force the men to sail Tom Watson is going to. have to the ship although it Was dahgerous- to do so. When the men look for a job. Defeated in the refused, their papers were sus­ race for Governor, where he ran a poor fifth in a field of nine, pended. Watson jumped into the Supreme A long-time dream of .jthe Court battle and was defeated Coast Guard is that it should by incumbent T. Il-ank Hobson. have control over merchant sea­ It is significant that in both men. During the war only the races Watson ilost his home coun­ SIU was able to limit CG regir ty, which includes the indus­ mentation, and with the end of trial city of Tampa, and he only the war, the Union was first to ran ahead in the rural counties, demand that the Coast Guard re­ turn to its honorable job of where the voting was light. patrolling the seaways and leave Fuller Warren, the successful policing merchant seamen to the candidate for Governor, ran on a liberal program which included duly constituted authorities. The Committee informed the* ^ ' shipowners' committee that: "Although the Union has ad­ vanced various contract pro­ posals on wages and conditions, we make clear to you our in­ tention of agreeing to nothing until the Hiring Hall issue is completely settled first of all. We cannot and will not accept any WASHINGTON — The House employment clause in our con­ Judiciary Committee this week tract which does not provide for delivered a slap in the face to all unlicensed members 61 all the many aliens who sailed On SIU contract vessels to be hired American flag ships during the through the offices of the Union, past war by killing a bill which without exception. Our position would have granted them citi­ on this matter is unequivocal." zenship. The bill, which was in­ Also high on the Union's de­ troduced by Representative Celmands are substantial wage in­ ler of New York, will therefore creases for all ratings and agree­ not be voted on by this session ment on the principle of estab­ of Congress. lishing a , welfare fund. Minor , The proposed Celler legislation demands include clarification of would have given citizenship to certain working rules and ad­ aliens who served aboard the justments of other issues. nation's ships for three years The contract now in force ex­ during the war, and would have pires on July 31, 1948. Meetings been in line with the many pro­ commencing at this time, on the mises made to these men while initiative of the Union, are de­ the war was at its height. signed to allow, both sides to From the first, the SIU has settle all questions before the been in the forefront of the expiration date approaches. fight to recognize the sacrifices The Negotiating Committee left made by alien seamen as they no doubts in the minds of the fought side by side with Ameri(Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) House Group Kills Alien Seamen Bill Florida Labor Vote Beats Watson repeal of the Watson "Open Shop" Law. The main feature of the cam­ paign against Watson was the terrific decrease in wages in the State of Florida since the enact­ ment of Watson's pet law. In every speech, and in every other way, Watson's opponents pointed out that in states adjoining Flori­ da wage rates were still at a fairly high level, but that in Flox'ida take-home pay had been slashed almost in half. That was all that was needed, and as a result the man who had fed at the public trough for many years was retired to private life. In the industrial areas^ espe- J cially in Tampa, Watson was opposed by a coalition of AFL and CIO unions. Hobson's main strength came from the large towns, s where organized labor was able to put on a sustained campaign against Florida's num­ ber one union-buster. -The election of Hobson was a reversal of form. In the first balloting, held on May 25, he polled only 141,888 votes to 226,498 for Watson. This trend was sharply checked by the work of the trade imions, and in the run­ off election, held on June 3, Hob­ son won over Watson by approx-imately 35,000 votes. �•4K-;- - • .M.- Page Two THE SE'4^ A RERS ,L O G '3^11PP- r" V •';v '- Friday, June 11, 1948 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 Time To Act It's about high time the Congress of the United States knuckled down to a little piece of legislation that has been hanging fire longer than a sense of decency should permit. This' item of legislation, which has been gathering dust in the hopper for almost a year now, is known as H.R. 4163. It was introduced in the Lower"" House by Representative Weichel of Ohio, Chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, on July 11, 1947. I? :Tt was then referred to the Committee on Interstate and • Foreign Commerce—and it hasn't moved since. H.R. 4163 is of particular^ importance to the men who kept the sea-lanes moving with the materials that spelled the difference between victory and defeat for the Allied Nations in World War II, and who now are the backbone of America's important maritime operations. H.R. 4163 is also important to the conscience of a - nation which prides itself for recognizing the contribu­ tions of those who serve it well. There is no excuse for Congress' delay in enacting the law. There's nothing involved about it; the moral justification for its passage has long been established. The bill would simply "authorize medical and hos­ pital service" for any seaman "who has not changed his occupation" and who "by reason of age, unavailability of jobs or disability is not able to work." 'x Hospital Patients When entering the hospited notify the delegates by post' card, giving your names and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. • Should this become law, the present strikingly in­ adequate and unfair 90-day limitation on the period in which a seafnan may apply for medical aid under Sec­ tion 2 of the Public Health Service Act would be elimi­ nated. The doors of the Marine Hospitals, closed to the Staten Island Hospital men whose war injuries periodically keep them on the You can contact your Hos­ beach longer than 90 days, and those with illnesses con­ pital driegate at the Staten. These are the Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ tracted at sea but \y^hich do hot erupt until much later, as reported by thie Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: Would thus be opened without reservation. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to 'cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.!". What is holding up the passage of H.R. 4163 is a writing to them, (on 5th and 6th floors.) sheer mystery. It cannot be money. The billions upon Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 3rd and 4th floors.) billions which the government is currently spending cer- • J. NEELY D. DE DUISEN Saturday •— 1:30 to 3:30 pan. itainly removes that consideration. W. REYNEN J. PACHECO (on 1st and 2hd floors.) P. FRANKMANIS J. CHAPFIN It can't be the lack of facilities. The Marine Hospi­ TROY THOMAS C. A,.VARRIN tals already exist and there are no indications that they J. J. FERGUSON S. HEIDUCKI C. MASON E. OLSEN G. R. ANDERSON are presently overtaxed. A.MANG G. FINKLEA JAT^. V. ROOMS R. F. BLACK P. LOPEZ • 4 Congress is proud of the fact that it is responsible 4A. LOOPER J. McNEELY for the laws which make this nation the--healthiest- and BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. C. GREEN i I A. JENSBY I the best provided-for medically in the world. So its fail­ M. J. LUCAS V. P. SALLINGS J. L. ROBERTS C. R. GRIMES ure to broaden the present service to seamen certainly THOMAS BRYANT T. ZEMBRZUSki GEORGE CARROLL can't be attributed to that august body's lack of public CHARLES E. BRADY F. NERING W. J. HOULIHAN THOMAS I. JOHNSON consciousness. N. MUTIN V'V. j; R- TUNNELL WILLIAM H. KUMKE E. T. BROWN C. KERRIGAN U Nor can Congress claim that the shortcomings of G. COBBLER H.. CHRISTENSEN D. A. HUTTO W. S. PERRY the present 90-day clause have not been properly exposed. PAUL R. SUHR B. BRAUNINGER EDDIE j. CURRON A. DUDDE The Seafarers International Union has continually con­ A. E. YOUNG . S; W." MARTIN M. F. MORRISON '' demned the inadequacy and. discriminating features of B. J. FREDERICKS J. M; FORD I R: RUPPERT T; R. BROCKLESBY this measure, and it has repeatedly urged that Congress J. W. TAYLOR B. KOSOW J. W. CURRAN JAMES G. JOUT remove them. R. PEPIN - '• • "• "rJ:? Tl' J. TASSIN JOHN W. ALTSTATT G. VECCHIO The SIU intensified its drive to procure a more ade­ WILLIAM T. ROSS W; M. COUSINS S. RIVERA ; 4. 4 4 quate program of medical treatment for seamen when CHARLES L. ATKINS I. B. GRIERSON MOBILE HOSPITAL W. H. RHONE the war left thousands maimed and more thousands suf­ C." FOWLER , J. B. MdGUFFIN A. FLATTE fering, from occupatiqnal_ illnesses in the course of "de­ M. W. SMITH C. B. VEKEN A: C. McALPIN E. GRAHAM livering the goods." THOR THORSEN D. W. MbDOWELL % % X C. H. JONES T. HENDRICKS NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL ' Congress now must bear its share of. the responsibility R. S., COWPERTHWAITE J; W. MACKIE R. BUNCH : for. "delivering the goodsi" It should . pass H.R. 4163— ARTHUR COBB E. LIPARRI r, • ^ R.. A, YEAGER EDWARD :M, DUMES^RE" J. •DENNIS, . , , Ren Now In The MmiM Hos^tak �•I - I Friday. June 11. 1948 T.H E SEAFARERS KEEPING UP THEIR STRENGTH -• •'-is. LOG .Page Three Seafarers Urged Te Donate Bleed Te Aid Men in Marine Hespitais By JOSEPH VOLPIAN . Special Services Representative made, it was believed that some Men who wish to donate blood hard-and-fast program, such as can go to any Marine Hospital. 100 pints a week for the Staten NEW YORK — Tn compliance Island Hospital, 40 pints for New In New York, they can visit the with the vote of the membership Orleans and so forth around the Staten Island Hospital between 9:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M., and the at the Headquarters meeting in coast, could be set up. proper hours at other hospitals this port June 2, we have made We now find that no such plan can be found easily. a thorough investigation' of the would be practical, and our re­ When you go, make sure that proposal that Seafarers con­ commendation is that Seafarers they know you are there to give tribute regularly to the hard- get actively behind .,a voluntary blood and you will be given pressed bloodbanRs at the Marine plan . priority. The whole procedure. Hospitals. What we have dis­ There are several reasons why takes about two hours, since you Picketing the vast Di Giorgio Farm in California is quite covered is that any contributions no regular schedule of blood con­ must have a physical examina­ a job and it takes plenty of food to keep up the strength of Seafarers can make will save tributions would satisfy the vary­ tion, including a blood test, to ing needs of the hospitals. the strikers. Carloads of food have been donated to the lives. make sure that you are able to In other words, every healthy strikers, members of Local 218. National Farm Labor Union. give blood at all. But they do FOUR TYPES AFL. by many labor organizations and private individuals. Seafarer is urged to visit the Blood comes in four types, and nothing painful. Picture above shows one of the chow wagons, with a crowd nearest Marine Hospital as often those types are not inter-change­ When you leave, be sure that of pickets around, waiting for the hot food to be served. The as feasible to give a pint of blood able. You cannot give blood to you get - a letter certifying that strike is now in its ninth month, and even though the commie- to protect the lives of his fellow your best friend if he is type B you have given blood. Some day dominated CIO Farm Union has tried to disrupt, the Local seamen. and you are type A. A hospital that letter may get you a When this proposition was first might well become over-supplied priority when you need blood 218 people axe holding out steadily. with one- type and be tragically yourself. We're working on such a plan now. short of another. Moreover, blood is highly per­ ishable stuff. It keeps just two (Continued from Page 1) weeks and no longer, and in a slow, week an apparent overcomfort to the American communists were building a supply might go bad, leaving a Trojan Horse, which now threatens all of us. hospital short. This Union's activities in behalf of the embattled In this connection, an actual Stock Exchange employes were not dictated by a foreign blood bank should not be con­ fused with a supply of blood ^ A few weeks ago, Congress en­ power. plasma. Plasma, made from acted a law upping the value ol (Continued from Page 1) blood, is a highly inferior sub­ True, Mr. Hackenburg, what the SIU did was dic­ goods an American resident can can seamen. The Union's repre­ stance. It was useful during the bring through the U.S. Customs tated, but by a power which you may not be able to war when it was the only thing sentative in Washington, Matt­ duty free from JOO dollars to 400 understand. that could be made available at hew Dushane, has appeared in dollars. The men who make up the SeaTarers International battlefronts and remote military behalf of alien seamen before While this well may have been stations. But in more normal Congressional committees, and a desirable measure, there is no Union acted from a compulsion that came from deep times, it is used only in the the waivers granted wartime al­ reason for American merchant within them. They went to the aid of the UFE because direst emergencies when it may ien seamen can be credited in seamen to be excited. The reply of the spirit of trade union solidarity that has made the be better than nothing at all. " great part to the acti-vities of to numerous questions on how SIU a valued friend of honest trade unions and a hated the SIU. OLD TRADITION this affects merchant seamen is and feared enemy of the commie-dominated labor or­ CONGRESS REFUSES Contributing blood to the J:hat it does not affect them Since Congress refuses to act, Marine Hospitals is simple adher­ at all except in special circum- ganization!. ence to that old and respected then the safest thing for aliens , stances. As usual they are at Had the^'SIU been content to stand on the sidelines law of the sea: help those in dis­ to do is to take steps to qualify the bottom of the pile. for citizenship on their own in the fight against commie control of the waterfront, tress. The only occasion on which an This is the ^tradition of the sea hook. The first step in that direc­ then this nation's water borne transportation would be American seaman can bring in from time immemorial. It is tion is to obtain a visa. 400 dollars worth of goods duty completely in the hands of an unscrupulous faction which Once a visa has been obtained, also the tradition of the Sea­ free fs when he can show a clear really takes its orders from the Kremlin. and the man has five years of farers International Union. The and definite intention of leaving discharges from American ships, If Mr. Hackenburg's words had not been so widely contribution of a pint of blood the sea for good—unless he is a he is eligible for citizenship. broadcast, or his position not such as to give his views is just a new way helping those Men who are married passenger. to Am­ in distress. So, the new law is no different wide circulation, his ideas would be no more than laugh­ Right now, the Marine Hospi­ ericans can receive citizenship from the old one which allowed able. But many people have read the Justice's statement, -^4 tals are having a hard time get­ after only two years shipping. a merchant seaman 100 dollars and thereia lies the danger to free trade unions. The tests which have to be ting the blood to use for transfu­ worth of goods duty free—when passed are not difficult. Courses The communists do not have the courage to put sions in operations. Modern sur­ are available in the New York he was leaving the sea for good. geons save thousands of lives by Passengers .get the gravy. their ideas before-the public, for acceptance or rejection. using blood transfusions in a Public Schools, and various ag­ In the near future, legislation They mask their motives behind high sounding phrases, great many kinds of operations. encies thioughout the ^untry may be enacted by Congress ex­ and wait for an opportune time to, institute their ironThe practice is one of the great are glad to be of service to pros­ tending the customs privileges of new developments of surgical pective citizens. merchant seamen and airline per­ landed control. Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia are science. sonnel^ observers say, but seamen jerfect examples, So is Russia, for that matter. WHAT BETTER had better not coimt on it.' What better way for the commies to prepare the Under the new law as it is In most operations, a single now being regulated, an Ameri­ groundwork than deliberately confusing the issues, so pint of blood suffices. In TB can resident may use hi§ 400- that the public does not know which groups believe in and cancer cases, as many as dollar exemption every six democracy and which in dictatorship? three pints are used. Bleeding jmonths. However, seamen can ulcers and many accident cases So the eminent jurist has had his say, and he has also require more than a single You can't expect to see; Sea­ use it only when leaving the sea and-Customs officers a're expected done his part to add to the confusion. He can rave and pint. As a consequence, the farers in action every time you to take a dim view of repeated rant about the red-menace all he wants to, but the com­ Marine Hospitals are large con­ go to the movies, but nowadays you stand a good chance of see­ "retirements." sumers of blood. ing a Seafarer's son. munists will consider him a valued friend as long as he However, the Customs authori­ What better service can any Richard Webb, now playing the ties point out that new customs does their dirty work of smearing the democratic unions Seafarer render other seamen lead in "Isn't It Romantic" with regulations are being written. and placing- them in the same category with those con­ than making a pint of his seafar­ glamorous Mary Hatcher, is the While nobody looks for any seri­ trolled by the communist party machine. ing blood available when needed? son of Seafarer J. R. Webb who ous changes, it may be in-the end joined the SIU in New Orleans in that seamen will not be allowed 1940. the full 400 dollars under any "Isn't It Romantic" a Para­ circumstances. mount production, is Webb's first starring vehicle, but he has ap­ peared in a string of top—flight pictures and you can count on Adding weight to the Union's available at the time the LOG seeing more of him. (Continued from Page 1) If you have a beef or a operators as to the importance of demands is the fact that a $10.00 went to press. A full report of He will be seen with Bing problem when you're on the the Union Hiring Hall. Backed Strike Assessment, to be used in the Negotiating Committee will Crosby in the picture "Connecti­ West Coast, contact SIU. up by a united membership, the event the operators do not be carried in next week's edition cut Yankee," which will be re­ A8EG District Hq„ 105 Mar­ which will fight for this prin­ agree to the Hiring Hall, was of the LOG. leased in the near future. His ket Street. The telephone ciple, the Committee is deter­ voted recently by the member­ Members of the Negotiating recent pictures include "OSS" in number is - DOuglas 2-5475. mined not to accept ai^thing less ship by a better than ten-to-one which he played with Alan Ladd Committee are Paul'Hall, Robert Drop in between ships, and than what has already been won majority. and Geraldine Fitzgerald; and through years of hardship and Another meeting was held- on Matthews, Lindsey Williams, Ray "The Big Clock" with Ray Milget acquainted. struggle. ' June 10, but details were .-not White, and Joe Algina. land and Elsa Lancaster. ... New Customs Law Only For Passongors Commies' Little Helper House Group Kills Alien Seumen Bill Seafarer's Sen Gets Leading Role In Hoiiywood Mevie On The Coast Union Hiring Hall Must Be Maintained In Next Agreement, SIU Tells Shipowners •• �I ' w.- ^ - '"1^ %.«• T H E S E AF A R E R^ L O a ^ Page Four F^ay,' Juna 11, l'#4# Sit added to the company fleet-— three new, sleek passenger ves­ sels, the Del Norte, Del -Mifr and Del Sud. Built specially. for'the Delta Line, the., new passengercargo.., vessels are 494 feet long and cruise at 18 knots. The ships are afr-conditioned throughouti. including crew's quarters. Hiich-ship has accom­ modations for 119 passengers and among the features is a' new' method of disposing of smoke and gases through a stack simi­ lar in appearance to a kingpost. The huge teardrop stack is only a front and contains offi­ cers' quarters and radio rooms. The- vessels are also equipped with radar and radio direction finders. The ships, the finest to ever operate on the South American run, are capable of making the trip from New Orleans to Rio. de Janeiro in fourteen days, and to Buenos Aires in nineteen > days. The company has arranged 47 day cruises for the vessels in an itinerary which calls for stops at Rio, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires southbound, and . Santos and Rio northbound. While the company stresses trade to South America, "it alsU operates ships on Service No. 2 of Trade Route No. 14 be­ tween United States Gulf ports and the West Coast of Africa. The company operates three-C-l. / type vessels with 'sailings once a month. To better acquaint the SIU inembership with the ships they. sail' and the SIU con­ tracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history —some of that history was made with SlU crews aboard the ships. Last year one of the top tunes on the nation's juke boxes was "There's An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil." It took Tin Pari Alley and Frank Sinatra a long time to discover what the Mississippi Shipping Company has known for over a quarter of a century. They've been hauling the stuff out of Brazil in their ships since 1919, and are stjll going strong with no exhaustion of the popu­ The Del Mar. launched-in June, 1947, is one of the compan/'s three ultra-modem passen­ lar bean in sigfit. ger-cargo vessels. The teardrop stack is just for sho'W, ^e smoke actually passes out through In fact, Mississippi's Delta Line the two slim stacks directly behind. " ' . is referred to as "The Coffee Fleet." The company earned the name by pioneering in the trade the Mississippi Shipping Com- Business picked up steadily International Union, which had from the low of 1921 and in signed a contract with the com­ between the Gulf and Brazil at Pany in 1919the end of the First World War, The company adopted the 1931 the company entered the pany in 1938. to South Am­ The entrance • of the United «hd for years carried more coffee trade name Delta 'Line, which passenger field erica with the sailing of the States into the war saw the re­ than any other fleet in the is denoted on the company's world. house flag by a triangle, the Delnprte — forerunner of the moval of all Mississippi vessels present Del Norte—which had from the hands of the company, Prior to Mississippi's entrance Greek letter "Deltaic or "D." accommodations for 28 passen­ which operated them for the into the South American trade, The first sailing of a' Delta gers. War Shipping Administration. there was no regular steamship Line ship was the SS Bound During this period the company She was followed by the DelBrook, which carried about 4100 service from Gulf of Mexico ports to the East Coast of South tons of cargo to Rio de Janeiro sud, Delmundo, and DelvaUe, purchased .five C-2 cargo ships DUE TO GROW all vessels of the same type, and these, likewise, were ope­ and Santos. America. rated for the account of the War except that the last two had At present the company's fleet Occasionally a ship left the A short time later the com­ accommodations for 38 passen­ Shipping Administration until consists of 14 company-owned •"Gulf for Argentina carrsdng pany acquired the Lake Fongers. the summer of 1946, when they vessels and three chartered ships. tanet, a jmall coal burner with a cargo capacity of -about 3200 In 1940, the company further were turned over to. the com­ With the' ever-growing trade to increased its passenger ship ope­ pany for private operation. South America and the gradual tons. rations when it acquired the expiansion of New Orleans as a ; In the fall of 1920 the com­ HEAVY OPERATORS port to the south, Mississippi pany was assigned the Hog Is­ Delbrasil, Delorleans, and Deltaa lander Lorraine . Cross, the first rgentino. Each of these ships At the peak period during the operations will undoubtedly ex­ of many Hog Islanders allocated carried 63; passengers and 6500' war, Mississippi operated a to­ pand rather than lessen in this tal of fifty-six ships of all types, postwar preriod. to the line for operation on its tons of » cargo. ' losing but five to enemy action. The present company ships are trade route. SIU CONTRACT Three were sunk in the Carib­ Del Norte, Del Sud and Del' During this period of active trading with South America the Thus, as the war in Europe bean and two in the North At­ Mar, all C-3-P Cargo-Passenger company also operated ships to came closer to our shores, the lantic. A sixth ship, the Charles ships; Del Aires, Del Alba, Del Europe for the United States Mississippi Shipping Company's Henderson, was lost through an ^onte, Del Santos and Del Shipping Board. Ships sailed to fleet consisted of three C-3-P explosion at Bari, Italy on April Valle, all C-2s; and Del Campo, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Copen­ passenger-freight vessels, four 9, 1945. The cause of the ex­ Del Mundo, Del Oro, Del Rio, hagen, Gothenburg and Baltic Hog Island freight-passmger plosion has never been deter­ Dei Sol and Del Viento, " all type vessels and three Hog Is­ mined. C-ls. The. three chartered ships — ports. . land freighters, by this time all The resumption of peacetime are the Brazil Victory, Cuba ATLANTIC RUN were contracted to the Seafarers operations saw something new Victory and Tulane Victory. In 1921, when the European service was realigned, the Mis­ sissippi Company was awarded The company's stack has two the French Atlantic * Antwerp green stripes around a yellow range. In this trade the com­ t>---..§tripe. colors taken from the pany operated under the name Off the Mississippi Valley Euro­ national flag of Brazil. The pean Line and continued this lop of the stack is black and operation until 1930, wheh the the boftom is buff. The com- Government put the • route up itV ~ pany's flag is green with a for sale. It was bought by Lykes yellow triangle, the symbol for Brothers Steamship Company. Like most companies; Missis­ "delta" or "D" in the Greek sippi had its ups and downs. alphabet. About the time of the depression period of 1921, Europe had re­ covered from the war sufficient­ lumber, agricultural machinery ly to reenter trading -\vith Latin and rosin, but there was nothing America^ Duo to this, exports which pretended to be a regu­ from the United States to Brazil lar service. and Argentina showed a consid­ Most of the trade between the erable slump. Gulf and South America was SUFFERED SLUMP conducted by European vessels making a triangular run from At one period, in 1921, south­ 1^ Europe to South America and bound freight was so scarce that dSfeW Orleans. there was an interval of over two months between sailings COMPANY FORMED from New Orleans to Brazil. In 1920, the company had Sensing a trend toward in.cfleased trade between our sou­ maintained three sailings a Mississippi's Del Sud, having compleled her 47 day cruise : to South-America, ha^ dis- ;. thern ports- and those along the month, and prior to the out­ charged her passengers and here is unloadirg her coffee .cargo in New Orleans, the company's East Coast of South America, break of World War II the com­ home port. The ships haye seven holds with a capacity of 457,700 cubic feet of gener^ cargo pany at times had four or five a group of New Orleans business space .and,..61,400 cubic, .feet ofrefrigerated .cargo space., tiily. men got together and formed I sailings monthly.. .• >, > ( r - . . �>»J "*• ^•^^^W^'''^WW£\^W:^-AF,AReXS L^Q Friday. JuAe >11, M48 Page Five V Sbowriown (hi ttnemployment Pay fw Seamen Is Due In JUahama ^ By CAL TANNER MOBILE — For years , we've battled the shipowners for every buck we got from them, and now they're making us fight for every dollar the State Unemployment Compensation Board gives out to seamen in unemployment benefits. • In this matter, however, we , sdon't intend to go on for years haggling over payments to sea­ men. We are appearing before the Boai^ every week in behalf of the membership here, but in the near future we expect the whole matter of unemployment benefits to go to the Supreme Court for a final and binding decision. In the meantime, we are bat­ tling it out on a local level. Last :week we were involved in 49 appeal cases, and succeeded in getting the companies to drop t|?v7ir charges in about six or -.s^^en of the cases. The rest will continue to go through the channels of the courts until .a final decision is rendered. The six or even men knocked off the list this week will start drawing their money immediately. crew's eager response was music to the ears of the organizers, so we expect to have something good to report on this by next week. ON THE SS DEEPWATER HAPPY HOLIDAY It's a l^tle late to call it spot news, but Memorial Day was weU celebrate^ here in the Hall. The doors were open for the regular holiday hours, and from all reports everyone bad a big time. We've been encouraging the membership to make suggestions for the improvement of, the Hall. While the response has been slight to date," we expect the ideas to start coming in soon. A.11 of them will be consider­ ed and put to the membership when time comes to make the improvements. We have a good sized rapair list taking shape, and we want to be sure we have everything listed when we give the "go ahead" signal. Seafarers Find Port Baltimore In Poor Shape By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE—The past week was one of the slowest this port has experienced in the memory ol most men on the beach. We handled but three payoffs and one sign-on. Shipping can't get much worse than this. This vessel, formerly the SS John H. Marion, was crewed by the Union, on the West Coast. It is the first of U.S. Water­ ways' Liberty tankers, and is already on the high seas- to Curacao. Weather Warm, Bat New York Shipping Cool As a result of the poor ship­ ping the Baltimore is groaning at the seams with men waiting for jobs. At last week's meeting we had almost 500 men. Our only hope is a sudden boom in shipping or a lot of calls from other ports for men. Neither of these, however, is an immediate prospect. The ships in for payoffs were the Oremore, Ore Line; Messmar, Calmer, and Yugoslavia Vic­ tory, Isthmian. The Yugoslavia Victory took on a new crew for our sign-on of the week. In transit we had a large num­ ber of ships in from the Gulf area. Most of them wore Alcoa scows. They hit the port on their way north but rarely needed re­ placements. all marine hospitals so men be­ ing admitted can notify the Un­ NEW YORK—Maybe the ope­ ion at once. COMPANY WILL APPEAL rators around here expect the These p^ostcards will make it If a man gets off the ship for waterfront to be tied up come easier for the Special* Services medical reasons, or if the ship June 15, and have diverted their Department to keep track of the is laying-up, we have no trouble ships to foreign ports. Anyway, members in the hospitals and see in collecting — but in all other the good shipping this port en­ that they receive their benefits. joyed for the -past weeks has Sometimes in the past, men piddled out to a trickle. Another loss will be Robin's have called the Hall to report 1 WAWT MV/ For the first time in quite "V^irginia City "Victory, which their presence in the hospital S / awhile We have plenty of rated came in and paid off this week. and the information has not been men waiting for jobs along with SKIPPER SKIPPED She was replaced by a company forwarded to the correct depart­ the usual number of unrated purchased vessel. ment. The postcard should" elim­ Of the three payoffs, that of men. Right now the feeling inate this. the Massmar was the only one among the membership seems DOWN TO AN ART to produce a beef. When" the , to be "Grab a ship—any kind."DIRECT WIRE We had several other payoffs time came "for the ship to payoffSome of those ships available Another means of making the Captain was nowhere, to be and sign ons. The Patrolmen in New York this week were the handled them all with dispatch. things easier for the member­ found. So, for three days the. Steel Worker, which paid off It's become an art, this matter of ship would be for crewmembers ship was tied up, the Captain clean; the John B. Waterman handling beefs, straightening out calling the Hall for a Patrolman finally returning to take care of, and Topa Topa, both of which books and seeing that everyone to . ask the operator who takes the payoff as his job requires. were easy task^ for the Patrolis happy at the payoff—and one your call for. "6th Floor Coun­ The crew then went ahead ,and m^. The Waterman had a few cases the company will make an the Patrolmen have mastered. ter." paid off. minor beefs and "the Topa Topa appeal and carry the matter to The call will then go right There is quite a bit of talk Incidentally, summer weather was right up to her reputation the courts. is here in the big city with the tc the Patrolmen and save the around the port over the possi­ of "being always a clean ship. caller telling his story half a bilities of the NMU hitting the It's becoming a real headache The Sea Trader, Mar Trade, result that the Patrolmen have switched to summer attire, short dozen times to everyone from bricks on June 15. Naturally, to the seamen deserving of un­ sleeves, panama hats and air- the bookkeeper to the doorman'. all the men are anxious to see employment pay, and- we'll be One last matter before closing the NMU retain the hiring haai conditioned shoes. Regular fash­ happy when the courts jnake a up shop for the week— I and rotary shipping. What hapion plates. ruling. Several of the lower On tankers, when overtime is pens to the NMU in a couple of court decisions have been in our Another , new feature around received for work after 5 P.M.{weeks may set the stage for us favor, so we stand a good j the New York Hall is the show­ and before "8 A.M., the overtime j when oui" contracts expire in chance of winning when we ap- R||t fiTdlll CflrSOCS ing of regular full-length movies, pear before the Supreme Court.' O complete with sound. The show should be divided equally with-^ July^ . i MONTREAL—This port is in out any squabbling. The crew| A lot of things can develop The slow shippihg in thisTfort , , , „„„„ , ,1 so bad a slump that utter econshould be able to get together, out of this. The government may at present makes us very anx,. , -n u ,.1, and rotate the watch without.'step in with injunctions, thanks ious to set a clear nict^e of disaster wiU be- the result 1 + u w uif things don't take a turn for having to call the Hall for as- to the Taft-Hartley Law. They unemployment benefits. We ship® u- • ^ • i ,4,. <1 ..I the better, shipping officials do­ sistance. puUed it on Lewis and the railped 98 bookmen and 35 permit-' ^ e, The Union fought long and roads so there is no sense in our men last week, but that kill;^ hard for after-homs overtime so thinking we arc exceptions. At left a large number of men' One trouble is that the MarUnion men should be able to' any rate, what happens in the waiting on the beach. shall Plan, which was supposed work out a matter like this next few weeks will be very in. „ „ , , , to stimulate things here as well The payoffs totalled four: WUd^gg the States, has not yet among themselves. Iteresting. Ranger and Hastings, Waterman; started. Another trouble is the Roamer and Runner, Alcoa. I . ^j^ortage of foreign Sign-ons were Wild Ranger and'gj^gj^ange, which means a shortWarrior, Waterman; and Roamdollars. er, Alcoa. These ships left for ' The waterfront i? quieter than starts every Saturday about Japan, Puerto Rico and the The membership of the Seafarers Internaiional Union has it has beep at any time since noon with a different picture Bauxite Trail rcspectiveljf. consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be the depression year 1936. The weekly, plus a newsrcel. good'Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear Last week it was "South of other day, there were -only 31 PLENTY OF MEN such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard " « • ^ , vessels in port compared to 50 Tahiti" and the week before it SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above Prospects for the next week the-same date in 1947. was "Jack London," with Mich­ all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. look a wee dab better, with both j Normally, two of the big ship- ael O'Shea in the title role. of the big companies h^re-Alcoa companies here have 36 Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there If you haven't anything to do ' and Waterman-scheduling sev-^^^^gg longshoremen working tliese summer Saturday after­ by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyeral payoffs and sign-ons. How-. gQ men to the gang, noons, come on down to the Hall fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to ever, we have a big shipping Last week, the'same two com-; and see a free show. provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. list and ^will be able to* handle panics had nobody working on These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL POSTCARDS READY anything that comes up. ,the , docks at all. HANDS. They ARE NOT, to be appropriated by any individual For the benefit of Seafarers We had a new tanker hit port The only thing that is inovfor his' own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ last week and the Organizers ing out of h^re is grain. If the entering the marine hospitals fare'vrill,be dealt with in accordance with.the firm stimd taken covered her with a blanket of grain rate drops the port will the Special Services Department repeatejdly by Seafarers .in all ports. is placing prepared postcards in organizational ./literature. 'The,be dead.^ By JOE ALGINA paid off with little difficulty as did the hibnroe. Bull Line. Even the Alcoa Cavalier paid off with no difficulty. That's not Unusual anymore. She has become one of the cleanest ships afloat, thanks to a conscientious crew. It's too bad we're scheduled to lose her in a few weeks. Slump Hits Montreal As Nothing Moves Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union �T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six fe-'- '. • " ' ''A:" FMdaty. June 11. 1948 Jva-;-. Philly Gets Pleasant Surprise: Shipping Is On The Rise Again ONLY A SHORT TRIP By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER gl-r-V. *• PHILADELPHIA — We are happy to report that shipping has been very good in this port for the past week, despite our gloomy prediction. Moreover, shipping , continues good as we write this, and we hope it's going to keep on that way. Everybody is happy when there are a few payoffs and a lot - of jobs on the board. That is everybody is happy but the poflr Dispatcher. Sometimes, lately, he has had to have ABs or Oilers or Firemen right away, and we have seen him set out on a dreary round of the neighborhot spots to plead "Won't you please take this job?" Too often the answer has been, "Go away, the beer is cold, it's the ninth inning and the score is tied three-to-three. Go away!" We imagine that he's been heard muttering in his sleep, "Two ABs, three FWTs, where are they?" business, and these days too much stress cannot be placed on the activities of our Organizers, including the volunteer rankand-file organizers. They're bringing those ships under the SIU banner. We also paid off the SS Maiden Creek, a Waterman C-2 in from a long run to the Far East. She was a pleasant surprise. We boarded her expecting most any­ thing since her Master was none other than — yes, you guessed right—Morgan Hiles. SMOOTHING OUT Well, we don't know what's come over him. Maybe he's get­ ting old, or getting religion. At any rate, it was a smooth payoff. What little disputed overtime we found we squared away very easily. There were some logs Despite ikp 'When the SS Southland was at sea a few days, returning from a'recent trip to Europe, four stowaways were found. One had hidden himself in the Smokestack. As soon as they were found, arrangements were made to transfer them to a vessel heading for Le Havre. These pictures were taken by Seafarer George Meaney. who was a workaway passenger on the Southland. Top picture shows the stowaways as they got into the lifeboat, and the bottom picture shows the lifeboat pulling away from the side. Within a short while the unfortunate stowaways were abdard a ship bound east for France and their short trip was drawing to a close. LONG DAY'S WORK We paid off the SS Alexandra, a Carras tanker that the organi­ zers brought into the Union f<Jd a few months ago. Paying her off and squaring her beefs proved to be quite a task, the Patrolman and the Agent being aboard her from nine a.m. until 10 p.m. on the crew, but the Shipping But it was worth it. New com­ Commissioner would not handle panies will become accustomed in time to the SIU way of doing them since they were against men who took days off without per­ mission from department heads. As we said, it was a pleasant surprise to pay off the Maiden Creek without trouble, after what we expected. The pride and joy of the Waterman brass is still not the best Skipper afloat from the viewpoint of seamen, BOSTON—The Eastern Steam­ but he is far from the riproaring, ship Company is suing the U.S. hell-raising bucko of old. Government for $5,000,000 plus OWN BEEF cost^ and interest in Federal We can't wind up this weekly Court here, charging that the I tale without airing a beef of our Maritime Commission failed to own. This is it: ' return its 18-year old liner, the We had a Meseck tug in here SS Acadia, in proper operating and couldn't get men to take all condition after the ship's release the jobs on her. Those who did go aboard worked a day and from war duty. quit. The Skipper told me the The Acadia was used as a hos­ i story was the same all along the pital ship during the war. Us- i coast, and that he had been held der the contracts by which the , up in nearly every port by men Maritime Commission at the be­ quitting. ginning of the war took over privately owned ships, the ves­ This is definitely • a bad situa­ sels were to be returned in pre­ tion, one that puts the SIU in a war condition. If they weren't, ' very poor position. Of course, e Government was supposed to there are some jobs better than put up the money to recondition thos^ on tugs, but the latter are I jobs that take up a lot of slack them. Eastern claims that the Acadia in a period of tough shipping. was forcibly returned to them So take them. A word to permitmen: One last year in no condition to be operated. Some shipping people way you can prove to everybody say that the root of the dispute !that you are a good potential is that ship standards are higher bookman is by taking some of now than before the Maritime these less desjrable jobs on orCommission took the ship over, 'ganized ships, and jobs on un­ thus changing the standards organized ships. which she must meet before go­ That's the way you permitmen ing back into service. can build up the SIU into an Regardless of the legal merits even better and bigger maritime of either view, the 6,185-ton Aca­ union than it is today. dia, which can accommodate 740 That's all for now, except to passengers, has been lying idle in say that the Philadelphia beer Hampton Roads. Meanwhile, the fact that the and the Philadelphia Athletics U.S. is desperately short of pas­ are still up there. Adios, amigos. senger tonnstge is in'the news­ (Ed. Note: Brother GardneiKs papers every day. What is more, three hundred jobs that Sea­ report must have been writ­ farers should be holding down ten . before the Cleveland Inon the Acadia are non-existent. I dians invaded Shibe Park.) Eastern Sues US for Damages To SS Atatlia !-• Paper Cargoes KeepDropping One American export that can be expected to drop off steadily despite the Marshall Plan is pa­ per, according to leaders in the paper industry. ' . The export market in paper, built" up during the war, haS; been getting smaller during the past year, and the continued re­ fusal of many countries to li­ cense dollar payments for paper will force the paper'export rate down still further, the spokes­ men believe. The Marshall Plan probably will result in restoring and strengthenirif^ the paper-making capacity of many European countries, and American export­ ers will not benefit from the Plan at all, although exporters in other fields will continue to benefit greatly. If other 'cargoes more than make up for paper, American seamen will not feel the loss. Barriers against American pa­ per are maintained these days by India, Australia and Argen­ tina among others. India along with China, South Africa, -the Middle East and the nations of South America have been the principal buyers of American paper cargoes. The Sea Is A Relentless Mistress ter is revealed; he'll risk his life ,up' to find that I'm broke. Then for yours, let you borrow his there is nothing left for me to Underneath its tawdry and clean shirt, or give you a buck do except catch another ship." expensive gayiety New York is to get your watch out of hock. ON THE BUM one of the loneliest spots on this I Out at sea, among men who earth. Amusements are, abund­ feel the same way, a fellow leads Sometimes, though, the lone­ liness ashore' gets the best of a ant—if you can afford them— ' a clean life. No one out .there man. He becomes a beachcomber but even the veneer of , pur­ to try to swindle you out of the —a derelict with no port of call.' little money you* do have—^no gin chased glamour wears thin when mills to lure you off the path— you are alone. none of that eippty loneliness Hundreds or even thousands you feel in port. of miles from home, the seaman For a seaman that is the only becomes the loneliest of all in life—hard work, good food, and this roaring metropolis; every­ nothing ekcept the wind and one is ip too much of a hurry, waves to betray him. rushing around on meaningless THE WAY IT GOES errands, to make friends with him. I ' A Swedish seaman -dilce paint­ The only people interested Jn ed a vivid picture to me of what a seaman are those who think happens when he hits the beach they may get a little of the mon­ after a long trip: ey in his pocket. While the "I come ashore thinking I am money lasts, the leaches are going to stay just a few days, Like the once proud ships he steadfast and true, constantly by to rest up from my trip, then sailed, he lies rotting at hia catch another ship. |berth, bumming nickels for beer or cheap alcohol. • "The firsL few days I go to. see movies until I can't sit any­ The object of people's scorn. more; I walk until I'm tired; I He wants no sympathy—just a little booze so that he may once 'read until my eyes water. mbre relive the days of his "Suddenly there is nothing youth when he was handsome, else for me to do except think strong; and shipping out to all —think about my home, family,' the strange ports on the seven 'friends whom I'll probably not seas. see in years. CALM HARBOR BRIGHT LIGHTS Eventually he finds a calm, "Qne day, strolling down the quiet harbor in some unmarked street, I happen to pass a bar. grave near the sea that he "^'al­ his side—^when he is broke, they" There are bright neon . lights, ways loved in his own strgnge exciting music from a juke box, way. / no longer recognize him. and maj'be a couple of girls. This then is the seaman: ip- ;, | PROTECTIVE COVERING 'Why not go in and have a dustrious and sober at sea, lone- • beer?' I ask myself. Landsmen sometimes consider ly and sometimes drunken » a seaman to be coarse and "I have one. It tastes good, so ashore. Condemn him, society, rough. The coarseness is really I have another. After the fourth i if you wish; but no pity, please, , camouflage for the loneliness he I say, 'What the hell, this is the for that is what happens to all feels; the roughness is protection life for me; how did I ever miss' who are betrothed to such .a against shysters. this place?'- Two weeks later, j jealous and unrelenting .-mistress •: after constant drinking, I wake, as—The Sea. , Aboard ship his true charac-, By JESSE A. MILLER F • . U �Friday^ JuiMT'lfc lWa ^ H E^S'E'A'F A-R Em S NORFOLK — Chairman Sleely While. 56; Recording Secretary Ben Rees, 95; Reading Clerk James Baker, 44348. M Jo Jme 1 PORT Minutes of all branches read and accepted. Norfolk financial report read and accepted as was the report of the SecretaryTreasurer. West Coast and Great Lakes minutes to be filed. Agent and Patrolman reported. Said shipping was tough and was ex­ pected to be tough through the immediate future. Many of the ' boys are broke in this port, and would be having a bad time if it were not for the SiU's little - stewpot. If luck holds, however, nobody will starve between now - and the time shipping picks up. Meanwhile, what sign-ons and payoffs there have been in this port have been accomplished - with minimum of difficulties. Several members took the deck ;?under Good and Welfare to dis- cuss matters of general interest. At this point, a minute af silence was observed for departed. Bro•.thers. One man obligated. There were 327 members present at the meeting. t 4 SAVANNAH—Chairman E. B. McAuley, 26081: Recording Sec­ retary S. Heinfling, 5366; Reading Clerk C. Starling, 6920. Is:: m Page Seren LO G REG. ENG. J /22_..a3 227 64 186 " 72 49 17,» 103 195 76 13 1,044 42 247 68 115 64 36 15 104 130 41 10 872 REG. STWDS. 40 227 47 84 31 35 13 ,101 133 41 7 759 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK 124 701 179 385 167 120 45 308 458 158 30 2,675 9 189 85 207 84 13 14 70 220 51 15 957 SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED 21 640 192 469 194 ^ 26 44 190 468 , 118 36 The first order of business was 2,398 , the obligating of the following men: R. Mursell, R. Scott, CNOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. Copper, F. Boracz, J. Splunter, D. Garrigues, G- Skyllberg, R. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman C. S. Williams, 35; elected to Mitchell, F. Harris, O. Farrara, J. were 91 men present, all book­ Motions R. Gates. J!5128; Recording. Secre­ serve on committee. Agent Sim­ Waitt, J. C. Hanson. men. carried to accept minutes of all tary R. W. Pohle. 46826; Reading mons reported port as running 4. 4. t branch meetings except three smoothly and shipping much im­ Clerk W. Gardner, 42941. ports. Voted to nonconcur with GJ^VESTON — Chairman proved. SS Florida's return to Philadelpljia minutes read and that part of New York minutes Frenchy Michelet. 21184; Record­ accepted. Non-concurrence voted operations helped clear the beach concerning shipping; voted to-; ing Secretary Keith Alsop. 7311; with New York and Galveston of many men. nonconcur with that part of Reading Clerk Val James. 7603. minutes. All other branch min­ NEW ORLEANS^— Chairman Philadelphia minutes concerning utes accepted, as were minutes Galveston minutes and finan­ of all special meetings. Great Earl Sheppard. 203; Secreiary Baltimore minutes; voted to noncial report read and accepted. Lakes and SUP minutes to be Johnny Johnston, 53; Reading concur with that part of Savan­ nah minutes concerning the ship­ Secretary-Treasurer's report read posted. Agent's report read and Clerk Buck Slepheils. 76. ping of stewards. Motion carried and accepted. Quarterly Finance accepted. Motion by Bronson, Charges read against book- all ship's minutes go to the Editor Committee's report read and ac­ seconded by Karlunas, that men member. Man to face trial com­ of the SEAFARERS LOG. Agent cepted. Headquarters report to be allowed to ship in all ratings. mittee for investigation. Minutes reported the port as running the membership read and ac­ Moved by Pohle, seconded by of other branches read, accepted. smoothly. Dispatcher reported cepted. Minutes of other branches Healy, that motion be tabled. Agent Sheppard reported ship­ the theft of the Hall radio. New read and accepted. Great Lakes, • Savannah minutes read and ac­ West Coast and special minutes Secretary - Treasurer's financial ping as being very good and business: Motion carried that the cepted. Voted to read only new to be filed. Agent's,. Patrolman's report and report to the mem­ ships paying off in good shape. , business from other branches All and Dispatcher's' reports were ac­ bership read and accepted.- Dis­ Only beef in port being aboard patcher's and Patrolman's re­ the Del Oro, which sailed short branch minutes accepted except cepted. One man" obligated. Boston and New York in part. Voted that Cook should be al-r' ports read and accepted. Eight on stores. Reported the' death Voted non-concurrence with that lowed to sail as Steward' if he 'men obligated. One man or­ of Brother Charles G. Stevens, dered" before a trial committee. oldtimer around the gulf. Brother has had three years as. Third Minute of silence for departed Stevens fell from the mast of the Cook or as Second Cook and Brothers. There were 125 . mem­ Del Oro and was killed. Recom­ Baker, or one year as Chief bers present. mended that, committees be Agent get a new radio for the Cook. Minute of silence for de­ elected for the trying of men Hall. One mjnute of silence in 4. 3^ 4^ parted Brothers. Under Good SAN JUAN ~ Not enough found defacing new Hall, if such mernory of departed Brothers. and Welfare, extended discussion members on the beach for a occurs. Recommended that men 426 members present. of necessary qualifications for regular meeting. Committee promoted at sea during, an emer­ ft ft ft Steward's rating. There were elected to audit the books, bills gency step down at end of trip NEW YORK —Chairman John part of Boston minutes calling 101 members present. and receipts. Committee elected: for man holding rating. Brother Axabasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ for shipping only twice a <lay, ,4" 4" 4" George Litchfield, 44794; Juan C. Sheppard's report accepted. Trial tary Freddie Stewart, 4935; and with that part of New York Cordero, 44118; L. Calderon, committee reported on a num­ Reading Clerk Robert Matthews, -Chairman SAN FRANCISCOminutes calling for registration 2424; Robert Rivera, 25280; Juan ber of men desiring to come out 154. in only one job. Great Lakes A. S. Cardullo. 24599; Recording Sanchez, 30284; Juan Maldonado, of retirement. All approved. Un­ and SUP minutes to be posted Secretary Al Bernstein, 21065; All minutes of other branch 2765. Committee later reported der obligations, the following and filed Secretary-Treasurer's Clerk R. H. High, 24326. meetings -read and accepted ex­ men took the Union Oath: R. O. all in order and was dismissed report heard and accepted. Spears, R. M. Boyd, A. Patingo, cept for a motion to non-conSan Francisco minutes, ac­ with a vote of thanks. Agent's report heard and ac­ E. P. Vanney, A. A. McCon- cur with that part of Savannah 4> ft 4cepted. Agent said two ships cepted. Minutes of all branches MOBILE—Chairman J. Parker, athy, V, L, Byers, E. Painter, F. proceedings recommending a tenpaying off headed, for boneyard.' read and accepted. Reports of dollar fine for men failing to turn One out of next three will do [ West Coast Representative, Pa- 160; Secreiary C. L. Slringfellow, C. King and G. E. Rouse. Good in room keys to Delegate when and Welfare: Much discussion re­ same. After that, port hopw to, trolmen and %eretary-Treasurer Reading Clerk H. J. Fischer. garding taking care of the new leaving ship. A motion was of-r hold its own. Had to turn per­ read and accepted. Motion by Minutes of other branches read, Hall. Members ui-ged to make fered asking that future negotiat­ mits away from meeting for lack Roy Pierce, seconded by several, accepted and filed. Agent'.s re­ less talk in gin . mills and on ing committee try to procure New business: of adequate room. However, that any SlU, A&G—contracted port accepted. street cornei-s and more in the inner spring mattresses aboard new Hall has been found and ship paying off on the West Motion carried to instruct the Union Hall. One minute of si­ all SIU ships. Motion was with­ will be leased if membership ap- Coast should have an SIU, A&G agent to purchase 25 additional drawn when it was pointed out proves. Two men who stood by j District representative present at chairs so the entire membership lence for Brothers lost at sea. that negotiating committee al­ on SS Southstar can get disputed,the payoff, regardless of how far can be seated. Men obligated: 270 members present. ready has made this one of its ft ft ft jneals and lodging, plus a day's north or south the payoff port; Ray Murphy, M. V. Luther, M. objectives. A motion carried BOSTON — Chairman John J. pay, if they write South Atlantic and that SUP outports be asked Darawich, R. G. Long, E. C. urging that something be done Megan, 216; Recording Secretary company. The SS Willard that to inform the A&G San Francisco Pittman, I. F. McGowan, C. C. about procuring shore leave in_ Eugene Dakin, 180; Reading paid off gets vote of thanks from branch of prospective A&G pay- Rayford, B. L. Brannan, N. C. Ras Tanura, or that some re-, Clerk D. Sheehan. 22856. branch, it being a sweet payoff. ^ offs; ports of particular interest Bernard, W. F. Paschal, W. M. creational facilities be established Dispatcher's report accepted, being Wilmington, Portland and McNeil and W. H. Holliday. 155 Minutes of previous meetings at.the dock-heads so that crew­ Moved by Nicholson, seconded by Seattle. Motion by Abbey, sec- men present. Special meeting in other branches read and ac­ men will not be confined for Lawtoh, to ask yvhy Norfolk is onded by several, that Union called earlier for the purpose cepted. Election of committee to long periods of time while in pulling bookmen off ships after Delegates not hesitate to bring of getting the membership's hear excuses and report back to that area. Motion was adopted one round trip. Amended by j anybody, A&G or SUP, rank- views on rider being attached meeting. Acting Agent gave ver­ recommending that at some Lawton, with several seconds, to and-filer or official, up on to articles of ships going to Far bal i-eport. He discussed beef on future date a committee be say that any branch violating charges, if person, is trying to East and back to the Coast. Mo­ SS Yarmouth, which during the elected to study the possibilities shipping rules should be dis­ discredit Union or any part of it tion by E. A. Patterson that on time it was in drydock had no of a credit union. Under Good ciplined. Carried with amend; in. any way. Motion by Jpyner, all ships sailing to Far East and hot water or heat. Only the- and Welfare: Several matters of ment. Moved by" Frifcks, seconded seconded ^ by several, that differ- back to West Coast the rider, be Deck Department submitted beef interest and benefit to the Union by - several, and, carried that j ences • between A&G and West changed to , list specifically a in regulation manner. Union were discussed. The practice of . Agent be em'powered to sign .Coast shipping rules be - ironed final port in the Gulf or East forced company to make pay­ men taking jobs and then not lease on new Hall. Voted fine out. Several matters of general Coast. Discussion opened, fol­ ment, after which Stewards De­ showing up was condemnea. of $100 against Brother who interest discussed under Good lowing which motion was passed partment came to Union Hall and Shipboard cleanliness was showed up drunk at meeting and and Welfare, notably the fine unanimously. asked that their money be col­ stressed. Several brothers spoke tore up his book when refused new Halls in Philadelphia and lected. It was pointed out to about men returning keys' to ft ft ft admittance. Previous. good rec­ New Orleans, the excellence of TAMPA — No regular meeting them that they had failed to their foc'sles to heads of depart­ ord kept penalty from being the Building Assessment, the held due to lack of quorum. comply with the standard pro­ ments so that oncoming members worse. Minute of silence for de­ good work of the organizers, and Special meeting called by Agent cedure in making their beef would not be inconvenienced. parted Brothers. Several Brothers the overall spirit of the SIU. for purpose of electing an audit­ valid. He also reported that The customary one minute of discussed matters of interest tin­ Minute of silence for departed ing committee. M. Ellsworth, Marymar crew advised Union silence in memory of departed der' Good and "Welfare. There Brothers. 23207; D. B. Carpenter,. 34; and ship did not have any food Brothers was observed. A Boston ft New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan Grand Total REG. DECK 7 205 59 142 62 8 19 66 114 43 8 733 5 246 48 120 48 5 11 54 134 24 13 708 aboard. He added' that beef would be settled in SIU style. Report was accepted i with vote of confidence. Motion carried that John Mogan stop using Union meeting as means of ex­ pressing his personal grudges and for .a personal campaign, and that any motions he makes of this nature be stricken from the records. ft ft ft '. BALTIMORE—Chairman Wil-, liam Rentz, 26445; Secretary Ben Lawson. 894; Reading Clerk AI Stansbury, 4683. .g.iT C* A AM..-. :•'! a BBS m �:v|p:-•-^-/v:s^^f^^v • .-,' / • - ;5, •'••:--r.^- 'v::,>-T:'''\ v;-'.y.;Y^\J>^^ _• •. •.- p-,.-;^ Page Eight THE SEAFAliERS LOG ^ridB7, June 11, 1948 SHIPS' MHVUTES AlUH NEWS SS Warrior's Chow Beef Aired At Ship Meeting There were a couple of gripes aboard the SS War­ rior, during a recent voyage, if the minutes of one of the shipboard meetings are any indication. But the SIU's 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 thai a few crews have Vio­ lated tins rule. So they have g(Hie on record to have all <iuarters 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 you'll see some action. Seafarer Phil Acree Dies; Member Of Union Since '38 Philip H. Acree, a Seafarer since 1938, died suddenly in Seattle on May 15. Funeral services were held at his home in Cordele, Georgia. * His last illness apparently caught him in an especially weakened condition due to a spot on his lung left by pneu­ monia which he had in Ger­ many last, winter. Acree was in good standing and the Union paid his death benefit. GIVES THANKS In a letter to the SIU Agent in Savannah, Brother Acree's mother thanked the SIU for a splendid fioral piece which the Union sent for the funeral. "Phil loved all of his buddies and so do I," his mother wrote, "and 1 aim to always take the SEAFARERS LOG so I can still keep in" touch with the work and everything pertaining to Phil's buddies. To me, he has just gone on another long trip. Phil Acree shipped out of Mo­ bile in January as Bosun on the SS Yugoslavia Victory, an Isth­ mian ship. Later he signed qn the SS Joseph Lamarr on the West Coast for a trip to Belgium but had to return to the Seattle hospital, his mother said. During the war, Acree sailed in all theaters and was once stranded for three months in Russia due to loss of a ship; He is survived by a brother and a niece as well as his mo­ ther, all of whom reside in Cor­ dele. characteristic democratic process* pickels served every night were ironed out everything. so revolting that just looking at Apparently the feeding was them turned a man's stomach. the biggest beef. At any rate, the Brother Bush got his oar in Stewards Department was thor­ again, saying that it took him oughly roasted in the course of 20 minutes "to get "straight up the meeting. After hearing evi­ eggs which were generally burnt dence pro and con, the crew anyway. denounced both the Steward and the Chief Cook as poor Union The Steward, having no sup­ men in a series of strong reso­ porters whatsoever, had to de­ fend himself the best he could. lutions. In fact, the meeting was called He had nothing to do with buy­ for the express purpose of doing ing stores, he said. The Port something about the food situa­ Steward stored the ship. tion. When Brother Lipari took Brother Yianatos wasn't hav­ over as Chairman, and Brulher ing any of this, however. Why Bidge got ready with sharpened hadn't the Steward notified the pencil to act as Recording Sec­ crew that the stores were insuf­ retary, the fireworks began. ficient, he asked? The Steward replied that he'd told the crew WASN'T ENOUGH there were two months stores— The Crew Mess said there was'gyjj^ as .(.jjgy ^v^ere. never enoughr food to go around.' Brother Bush said the ham ome­ Brother Bush wanted to know lets and the braised lamb were why meat had been thrown There's a helluva of difference between tossing off some lines of lyrical poetry woefully overcooked. In addi- ^way on the previous trip. Stewtion, he announced the hams claimed that he couldn't keep and pinning an opponent's shoulders in a wrestling match. But Seafarer Frank Boyne were improperly cured. . I't cold enough, a point which is adept at both techniques. * Brother Reddan chimed in to Yianatos disputed. keep working on his poetry. say that the spaghetti and meat After a few more accusations, Although his talent as a poet "Now that I've found it en­ balls and the chicken broth al- , charges and allegations," includ- is new-born, having made his joyable, I'm going to try to brush ways ran out. Brother Husson ing some linen and overtime first try at verse-writing some up on my technique," he says. pointed out that once he had ^ beefs against the Steward, the four months ago aboard "the SS (For a sample of Brother gotten second rate meats. This boys just ran out of ways to Boyne's work, read his tribute Cavalier, Brother Boyne's ex­ the Steward denied indignantly.' say the chow was bum. There to merchant seamen, "Lest We Brother Bibow insisted that the was nothing to do but close the periences in the ancient manly Forget." on page 10 o£ this sport date back to before his Warrior's chow was far and discussion at this point. issue—Ed.) awaythewo^lheeverhadeat-j Howevar, the Steward and sailing days. He wrestled pro­ ^ on any shtp. Brofter fessionally for many years prior Messman, declared that he ate i. j i • ^ the aa,r» food aa the reat of the'Xf'^. hard-workmg aeamen for to going to sea for a living. , . , 1. J T. I the balance of the trip, crew and that only once had he, Boyne's grunt 'n' groan career "^tten fruit juices instead of reached a climax in 1938, when fruit. Another Messman, Brother he squared off for the world's The minutes of a meeting held Wade, said that when he was light-heavyweight title in Belaboard an SIU ship recently con­ through serving he usually found levue Stadium in Manchester, nothing left for' him to eat. tained a request which we would Chairman Lipari, relinquishing England. like to . see granted. However, we the chair for a moment, revealed muo^ rely upon the membership's NO ILLUSIONS that two men had been put off response to do so. because they were made sick by If you happen to be in Brook­ Boyne had no illusions, how­ the food, and added that there lyn of an evening and would ever. He very sensibly realized The crew, under Good and were several men still aboard like to spend a couple of hours that the peak days of profession­ Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ FRANK BOYNE who were sick. At this point, the having a good time without al athletes are few. It was for FARERS LOG devote two pages sorely beleaguered Steward ad­ that reasob that he shortly after blowing your whole roll, take in the LOG to cheerful news, are philosophic overtones, which mitted that the frankfurters were turned to the sea., But he still somewhat green in the middle, in the Patio Cafe, advises Frank keeps himself in fighting trim, reveal his serious side. praise of men and crews and in­ but, he said, fiuratively shrug- Coiro, an SIU Cook who knows working out in various gyms teresting experiences instead of AWAITS CITIZENSHIP ^ng his shoulders, ^how could Brooklyn cold because it's when he is ashore. moans, groans and beefs. he check everything? Prior to going aboard the Cav­ Now in his third year as a Well, we still want to hear home to him. member of the SIU, Frank is 20 MINUTE EGGS The Patio is at the corner of alier,' Boyne had never written an Australian citizen, but is anx­ from Seafarers who have beefs a single" line, of verse. But the The attack continued when Flatbush Avenue and Fenimore "Cavalog," a publication turned iously awaiting the day when he •—they serve a good purpose—! Brother Reddan said that the Street, not too far from Ebbetts out by and for crewmembers on can become a citizen of the but as the crew mention^ Field, in case you spent the af­ that ship, encouraged all hands United States. He has made his cheerful news is just as inter­ home here for almost five years ternoon or early evening rooting to submit material. Frank, who now, and lacks just a few months esting and we'd like to print the Dodgers to victory over the was sailing as Bosun, suddenly of having the necessary time to more of it. dashed off a couple of stanzas Giants or Cards—or vice versa. and tui-ned them in. He was the be eligible for citizenship" pa­ That's where you come in. There is good food, good drink, most surprised guy aboard when pers. Something unusual is always good music and good dancing at they were applauded by Cavalog Brother Boyne takes his mem­ the Patio, Coiro says, and he readers. bership in the Seafarers serious­ happening to seamen and crews adds that it all comes reason­ Since then he's been cultivat­ ly. During the long and import­ wherever they ^ drop the anchor. ably. ing his new-found talent and he ant campaign in the . Isthmian That incident ashore in the last He points out that, if you now has a number of pieces fleet, he served capably as a vol­ port gave the whole gang a fancy yourself as a crooner or shaped up, several of which will unteer organizer and followed laugh. ItTl probably meter a a buck-and-wing man, your night appear in future - issues of the this up by 'serving on one of is Sunday night. That's amateur LOG. Frank says he has no for­ the strike committees when the guffaw or two in the LOG. night, and Seafarers might as mula. He writes when the mood Union struck that company's Just give us the details.. pic-, lures, too. if possible .and, weTI well win the cash awards as seizes him, or a theme seems vessels last year. fftaTecT-mBStur anybody do the rest. The address ist SEA­ else. There's 10 bucks challenging.. In many of his ef­ HE'S DETERMINED FARERS LOG. 51 Beaver. St. "VfmcrYOURSBLf/ every Sunday for the first prize, forts, Frank demonstrates a pro­ five for the second and three, for found respect for- the merchant With ' characteristic determina­ New York 4, N.Y. the third. seamen and in all his verse there tion, Boyne says he's going to One-Time Wrestler Meets Muse Of Poetry Aboard SS Cavalier Brother Says Cash Awaits SIU Talented J Got A Story? Seod It In! �Friaay, June 11, 1948 THE SE:AP ARERS LO C Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings DEL SANTOS. April 18— STEEL SCIENTIST. April 24— Chairman Spider Koriola; fte­ . Chairman J. Peirone: Secretary cording Secretary Floyd Crumpjo. 6.. Harvey. ft. W. Perkins ler. No beefs from departments. elected Ship's Delegate. Voted Koriola left chaij: to make motion • for a steam line for laundry, and seconded by Hubbs to set up a that departnients take turns list of fines, to be donated to hos­ keeping laundry clean. Also pitals, but voluntary donations Voted that Chips make new con­ finally voted. Minute of silence diment box for messhall. Steward for Brothers lost at sea. to get some first class Steak. Locks on crew foc'sles to be 4 4 4 changed to Yale type. Suggested DEL SUD. April 18—Chairman HURRICANE. Feb. 29—Chair­ Allen Voorhees: Secretary John that catwalk be rigged over deck cargo. Ship's library contents to man W. D. Tracy; Recording Zimmer. Delegates reported a be changed. Minute of silence Secretary ft. G. Slater. No beefs few petty squabbles, nothing im­ FTBfZ you f='AV OFF HFAP in departments. Patrolman to portant. New Business: Motion for Brothers lost at sea. FOR THB A;BAR6ST HALU AA/O ASK have latest agreement at'dock to carried that an investigation be S. 4. 4. THB LAtesr UMOAj BEftTftAM GOODHUE, (dale prevent conflicts. Steward to made as to why a promotion not given) — Chairman George order electric percolators. Repair was made in the reefer depart­ IF VOU -HAVE OUT FOR S,OMB Meaney; Secretary Mike Balsh. list to be made up. Voted more ment aboard ship. Man sent TIME yof WILI FIND SEVERAL A/FvV Delegates Tom Osewich. Gore attention to all around cleanli­ from Hall for job had to make PAMPHLETS TA/ATAPE BOTH Hulski and Silva reported all ness. pierhead jump only to find an­ iMSTRfCTlVe A/^D 5Mr5RrAlNlA}& okay in their departments. New other man—not rated—^was doing 4 4 4 Business: Motion carried that the CA,SA GftANDE. Mar. 23— the work. Brother feels he is en­ A/VD TN^y ART YOURS names of violators and their ac­ Chairman Eddie Cole: ftecording titled to additional salary spread FOR J tions be put in the meeting's Secretary Armand Stepanian. All inasmuch as he has both the THE / minutes. Good and Welfare: departments running smoothly. endorsement and the job ticket ASKING • Steward was asked to contact Elected A. H. Sherman to be from the Hall entitling him to mate or ship's delegate for mir­ Ship's Delegate, voting being un­ the job. Motion carried that the rors in the heads of the stewards animous. Decided to have Patrol­ Purser be compelled to get a department. One minute of man tell Purser latter can't strike better quality of merchandise in silence for brothers lost at sea. out overtime. Duties of Stewards the slopchest. Utility to be clarified. Ship's Delegate to check stores list. Messhall to be kept clean. By HANK 4 4 4 EVELYN. Feb. 25—Chairman In other large industries there are not thousands of men 4 4 4 broke and troubled with unemployment. Howevei", maritime G E O ft G E CHAMBERLAIN. B. Hansen; ftecording Secretary 4 4 4 industry's merchant seamen are suffering with critically un­ Mar. 7 — Chairman W. W. Mc­ T. Cornick. No beefs from de­ SEATRAIN TEXAS. May 16— partments. Decided that Deck justified nationwide unemployment. S urthermore, they are getting Lean; ftecording Secretary Ar­ Chairman (not given); Secretary a tough runaround in trying to collect weekly unemployment wasto do inside painting for­ thur Klein. Deck Delegate M. W. J. Fitch. Delegates reported payments because of ridiculous and unreasonable action by—of Kelly. Stewards Delegate J. Mc- merly done by Stewards. Wanted no beefs; number of books, per­ all people—the profit-weary shipowners. The 50 per cent share new all purpose gangway. Joe Clellan and Engine Delegate F. mits in their departments. New of Marshall Plan cargoes to be carried in American ships to for­ Pisher reported that none of the Marcoux elected new Black Gang Busipess: Motion carried that in eign nations isn't helping enough—if the 50 per cent is being Delegate. Voted%fine list. Gang­ departments had any beefs. Mc­ view of the fact that ninety per­ strictly enforced right now. It remains a disgraceful tragedy that Lean asked that recreation room way to go on repair list, which cent of the crew lives aft, a so many ships were sold to foreign nations—that so many ships was to be drawn up by delegates. be kept clean in foreign ports. gangway should be installed aft are laying idle in America—and that the -finally proposed big Bates said all departments should Minute of silence for depai'ted of the cradle space. Good and shipbuilding program for our Merchant Marine remains in a sougee recreation room. Franks Brothers. Welfare: Discussion on the mysteriously slow blueprint status. If the shipowners keep laying asked menu variety, as did Kelly. emptying of trash cans about the up ships we won't have any Merchant Marine—thanks to them Hatfield wanted to straighten out ship. Tom Plunkett. Stewards and the other confused but efficient landlubbers, the Washington linen problem. Delegates to see Delegate, thanked the crew for politicians and the Maritime Commission experts. Skipper about getting beer their help in keeping the mess­ ashore in Arabia. Moved by hall clean at night. THIS WEEK'S &AFARER: Edmund Laricin. the elec­ Hatfield, second by Ward to ad­ trician. Here's a young Seafarer who lakes his job aboard ship 4 4 4 journ. and his membership in the union seriously and actively. And STEEL WORKER. May 9— 4 4 4 you find him constantly with a sense of humor—cracking jokes CAPE ELIZABETH. Mar. 2— Chairman Harold G. Anacker; and getting along with everybody. He has a top rating but Chairman ft. Lipari; Recording Secretary John Straka. Dele­ to benefit himself and the SIU. he keeps on studying aboard Secretary F. Steele. Discussed gates reported plenty of dis­ 4 4 4 ship and ashore to improve his knowledge towards his rating. possible action against Master for SEAMAR. April 18—Chairman puted .overtime. New Business: Here is a good unibn man trying to become fully competent violations of contract. Violations H. J. Acosta; Recording Secre­ Motion carried to have the water for a well-paid job. We hope many more Seafarers take their included: refusal of medical aid, tary E. M. Dianna. Eight hours tested for purity. Motion carried membership in the SIU and their ratings as seriously and refusal to isolate man sick of in­ disputed in Engine Room, Long that ^ a separate system be in­ correctly. A vote of thanks to Brother Edmund Larkin. indeed. fectious or contagious disease, discussion of food situation. stalled for the drinking water be­ reckless sailing methods, un­ Stewards Morgan. Jones. Sawyer fore a new crew comes aboard. 4 4 4 necessary extra work, refusal to and Sterner participated. List of Education: Permit and tripcard Here are some oldtimers who may still be in "town: R. Seay, recognize delegates and other repairs discussed in detail. Min­ men were instructed as to their J. Doyle, John Schupstik, Carpenter G. Iversen, F. Aponte, B. matters. Special meetings two ute of silence for Brothers lost shipping rights. Also stressed Fleming, E. Sato, J. Frazer, J. Murphy, A. Diaz, J. Maisonet, days later after consul at Singa­ at sea. was the importance of abiding by J. Leon, 'F. Proudfoot, J. Pierce, C. Music, Steward H. Cordes,_ pore refused to help resulted in the Union rules and regulations. H. Iliff, W. Murphy, Steward T. Foster, Bosun J. Gates, James 4 4 4 radio to SIU Headquarters, which JOSHUA HENDY. May 2— Good and Welfare: Suggested in­ Stickney, W. Rasmussen, V. E. House, J. Mendelsohn, S. Delgado, Master refused to allow. Chairman Red Baron; Recording vestigation of brother who be­ J. Axelson, Chief Cook F. Allen, F. Serrano, P. Lara, R. Garofalo, Secretary Robert McCullough. longed to the SIU in 1942, quit F. Ingante, Steward H. P. Knowles, H. V. Nielson, Chief Cook H. No beefs reported from depart- to go to the NMU and then took Morris, R. Encarnacion, and J. Fediow. ments». Man from each depart­ out an Isthmian book in the SIU. 4 4 4 ment to clean laundry in weekly One minute of silence for Broth­ Brother Charles Little, the oldtimer. is in town again in turns. Repair list to be made. ers lost at sea. between his coastwise voyages.....Bosun Carl Lawson (which Discussion of painting. Men sounds like poetry) sailed into town after a South African leaving should leave foc'sle keys trip ... The SIU's weekly newspaper. SEAFARERS LOG. will be for next crew. Minute of sijence traveling all over the nation free of cost to the following 4 4 4 for departed Brothers. brothers: Johii O'Nye of Michigan. Ruben Carr of Michigan. DEL CAMPO. May 3—ChairLeo Thqmas of Rhode Island. R. Pawlak of New Jersey. 4 4 4 man A. Bougart; Recording Sec­ Albert Payeux of Maine. William Tradewell of Louisiana. TRINITY, AprU II—Chairman retary M. O. Carrol. Department Albert Bailey of Maine. Maurice Jones of Alabama. Leo Watte 4 4 4 E. H. Duke Leger; Secretary delegates' reports accepted, no of Louisiana. E. C, Pittman of Mississippi. John McKarek of beefs. New Stewards Delegate, Fred Morris. New Business: Joe ANNISTON CITY. April IBNew Jersey, Edward Lessor of Corfnecticut, Ronald Gates of C.' Terrel. elected. Minute of Volenti moved that the ship's Chairman Frorenx Paskowski; New York. delegate see the Captain about Secretary Merrill F. Hummell. silehce for Brothers lost at sea. fans. Due to fact that ship is Delegates reported no beefs. New 4 4 4 4 4 4 Also Lester Pugh of Alabama, Fred Smith of Ohio, Richard GEORGE OGDEN. May 6— carrying two women passengers, Bxisiness: Motiorf carried that Chairman Z. Ching; Recording several crewmembers complained anyone drunk at payoff or -w^o Paul of New York, Clarence Weaver of Ohio, Philip Wagner of Secretary E. BlaclL All depart­ of having no place to sunbathe pays off without Patrolman's Nebraska, John Owen of Alabama, Van Hearndon of Mississippi ments going smoothly. Ship's sans clothing. Jack Cleater okay will be fined $50, money to Isaac McGowan of Mississippi, Charles Winfrey of Oklahoma, Delegate asked for repair list. moved that the ship's delegate go to hospital fund. Motion Tobe Beams of Kentucky, William Roden of California, Clyde Patrolman to settle linen beef ask the Captain to have the carried that five bookmembers White of Florida, Joseph Richoux of Louisiana, W. T. Gardner of and foggy question about the after deck house set aside for the sign petition for tripcard mem­ Mississippi, Jack Tyson of Michigan, Roland Sullivan of Alabama, articles. ' McGranie suggested crew's exclusive use. Education: bers aboard. Motion carried that Henry ^iwetz or Texas, Marvin Hauf of Maryland, William vote of'thainks for Second Cook Union literature distributed to decks in passages be painted and Jennings of New Jersey, Victor Romolo of New York, R. A. Carter McGranie' also volunteered to crew; instruction on shipping rooms be soogeed out. One of Georgia, Paul Silver of North Carolina, Joseph Stanley of procure a library. Educiational rules and conducting Union minute of silence for Brothers Louisiana, Drury Waters of Georgia, Michael *Gatto of Louisiana, loSt at sea. • ^ > meeting given to crewmen. Henry Boykin of Alabama, Fred Miller of Florida. talk by Ship's Delegate. ASK VO\Z TMEM] CUT and RUN it?.! I M �>/• • — • til •%r %. Page Ten ' i^Mi IiIfsK S-Ei^'f.^RE llS ;t O C ' '" ." " ' I '•'''• J'-.WUtr-Jii«» IM« TOE MEMBERSHIP SPlEiiKS Percy's Middle Grows Lean; He Moans For Moon's Meals Readin' V Sunnin' Log-A-Rhyfhms To the Editor: Another lollypop is the Purser. When you see him about, a head Yes Brothers, tis true— and chest cold he gives you We all have our tough trips two aspirins and a teaspoon of every once in awhile and it's •-"•I : things that I'm about to mention cough syrup. One brother sprained his wrist, so the Purser that make them tough. put a turn or two of gauze on In Poland, while standing it and then ordered him to re­ gangway watch, I commenced to turn it when his wrist improved. get so himgry that my false That took the cake. -teeth tasted like red beans, but When I-get back to New Or­ the night lunch was gone, small leans, I'm going to entice Moon -as it was. I asked the Steward, Kouns to change departments who was sitting in the messhall and ship out as bellyrobber. I'll making out his menus, for a can bet my horse and buggy against :of sardines or anything to make Mike Rossi's moustache that a sandwich. Moon would be every bit as good He-replied that if he gave me as this guy. On top of that, Somewhere out in the South a can of sardines he'd have to Moon would provide us with Pacific, Seafarer S. Ogonowdinner music. Maybe a few sky, relaxes on board ah old choruses of "Jelly-roll Blues." 1SorfA Some /«eAl tramp freighter on which he Percy Beyer //JMEO/fTStyHgM/Ay.' sailed as AB. Name of vessel did not accompany photo, SUP BROTHER which was taken and submit­ WANTS TO SWITCH ted by R. L. Schmidt, a ship­ TO SEAFARERS mate. To the Editor: I am a member -of the SUP and have been sailing almost constantly . on SIU ships since -give everyone a can and, fur- becoming an SUP member in ;thermore, the articles didn't say 1943. I would like to transfer to ;anything about sardines. Well, I the SIU, as many other SUP •stayed hungry and so did e'very- men have; but I understand that transferrals from other districts To the Editor: one else. have been stopped. BELLY GROWL I have been active in all SIU A few months ago, I moved By the time we got to Buenos beefs on this coast and have from 805 So. McDonough Street, Aires the crew's stomachs learned that the SIU contracts Montgomery, Ala. I_ moved all were growling so loud no one are superior to any in the mari­ my furniture, the children and could sleep at night. We got to­ time field. gether in desperation and saw I like sailing on SlU-cfontrac- the dog and cat. But after all, I the company officials concerning ted ships, and as I feel that forgot the most, important thing our plight. Things then began lam practically already an SIU —to have our mailing address to improve, but just a little. ,inan, I'd like to make the trans­ changed for the LOG. Now we are back where we fer. Please publish in the LOG started. My stomach has con­ when it will be possible to make I have been lost without it. If tracted so much an aspirin the switch. I don't have it, I can't keep up would have trouble squeezing • Lee DeParlier with my husband's or Union's through. (Ed. Note: At present the activities. I will appreciate it We asked the Steward for iced machinery for transferring to tea (dying man's diet), but the. the SIU has been halted per very much if you will see to it ifcar-' Steward claims the company resolution of the membership. that the LOG is forwarded to our won't pay him overtime for put­ As long as the resolution is in new address. ting a pan of water in the ice effect-, it is not possible to Mrs. John Prescoit transfer to the SIU.) box. Fairhope, Ala. «3K'f '^'>'ii||tiBllllillMiH< I'l'I' i i Seafarer Family Lost Without Log In New Home E"'' ^CONTENTED CREW* OF THE ALGER Lest We Forget •• By FRANK BOYNE .AAiUAiM He was battle scarred and weary, And his throat was parched with thirst, In this wilderness of water. Which the gods with salt-had cursed. He scanned the far horizon, Not a sign of life in sight, Not a ship to set his eyes on, How he feared the coming night. MM • i '-''VMri Soon the sun would be declining, Neath the undulating sea. In his heart there was a yearning. Burning longing to be free. Retrospection seemed to haunt him, —He'd a wife and kids on shoreDeath's grim reaper seemed to taunt him: "You'll never see them anymore!" Tis at times like If there is a These disturbing Can he be a this one wonders god above, thoughts we ponder, god of love? f. •'' 1 ' Though these thoughts may seem impious, When your body's wracked with pain, If this torture's sent to try us. Does it not seem all in vain? When the sun in all its glory. Heralds the niew-born day. Drifting wreckage tells the story Gf the price we have to pay. And a body wracked and broken. Just a shell that once was man. What a grim and grizzly token. What an end to life's short span. - . V /rV; When you take this Jife for granted. Turn your thoughts to such as he, And just offer "one minute silence —For the men who died at sea." (Ed. Note: Your request was attended to immediately. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish the family of Seafarer John Prescott the best of luck in their new home.) Moving Picture Men Enjoy Reading Log^ Like its Coverage Of Waterfront Neivs ' To ihe Editor: IS'- fsi;: . Aboard the SS Russell Alger, crewmembers — soipe of whom appear above — believe in cooperjdioh. "Everyone seems - to be happy and contented." says Ship's Delegate M. W. Sword. "Most of the crew are oldtimers in the SIU and they all are glad to help out the yoiqiiger .«Be%iB^ardJ' . l^ave not been content to merely.' glance through the paper; but, Please allow me space to conha\?e been interested enough to gratifiate the ,SIU brothers for read all the articles thoroughly.; having, such an interesting and GOOD MOVE instructive Jtrade union paper. I have been the recipient,, as It is a sensible moye on yoUr Secretary of £ocal 253, Moving part "to let other branches of Picture Machine bperators, AFL, Union Labor - Ipecome. conversant of complimentary copies twice of with _ the working of . your of-^ ganization. ' • late. •Again, thank you for the; LOG COVERS ALL copies and congrats on yoqr. effi­ To state that the news, in the cient-publication. LOG is all there is iiv adl -is put­ Frank. B. Spencer, Sec« ting it mildly, for the LOG covers the waterfront, the ships I have . passed !the - copies Local 253 Inl' Alliance . at.sea and. the foreign t>orts copi- around among men who work ; Moving Picture Operators^ W pletely,. in my opinion. * with me and I notice that they AFL Rochester, N. I �Fsiday. JtuM lU 1941 T HE HE HELPS HIS SHIPMATES RELAX SB AFAR E R S LO G Page Eleven Crewmen Nab 350-lb. Tiger Shark As Drifting Ship Undergoes Repair To the Editor: Yes this is "Big John" Wunderlich again! And as always when I'm on a voyage things are happening. No matter what ship I'm on, be she a good one or a bad one, things happen. You remember my last ship, the SS Alexander Clay. She cer­ tainly was a jinx. They story of how we went into Brindisi, Italy, under sail was in the LOG. Seafarer Lester sits beside his projector in the Seatrain New Jersey's messroom. Nights are not so long aboard the SS Seatrain New Jersey, thanks to. the cooperative spirit and enterprise of Brother Lester. A Quartermaster, Lester owns a complete motion picture outfit. This time 1 am on a, Greek vaseline tanker out of Jackson­ ville". She sure is painted up pretty, but Underneath her camofiage—'woman that she is— she is ugly as a duckling that fell into the fuel oil. SWELL CREW which he runs exclusively for the crew's entertainment, with­ out charge. The shows are run on a cooperative basis, with the crew chipping in for the rental of films and Lester supplying his equipment and effort. But1 am not going to dwell on her bad points now. We have a perfect gang aboard. The Savan­ nah Hall sure sent out one swell crew. She is one of those Liberty tankers on her first voyage for a new company. There is a lot to be done aboard her, but with Seafarers aboard the tanker SS Andrew Marschalk r a 100 percent SIU -erew aboard acted fast when a school of enormous sharks slapped hungrily we'll everything as straight as against the vessel as she drifted five hours while engine were To the Editor: the fund saying he was a union should be. being repaired. Hastily improvised gear netted the sevenman at heart. ^ Theother day was when we I'm just another SIU man writ­ foot man-eater, shown above with its captors. Second from There you have, I believe, a had our excitement after our ing to the LOG. My book is in left is Johnny Wunderlich, AB; others are unidentified. The complete list of all donors to the HP broke down and we drifted good standing and the LOG is boys kept the big fish just long enough for a few pictures, UjFE strike fund collected by me for five solid hours accompanied my paper so' I'm asking you to then threw her back. in three days. The total being by a few enormous tiger sharks. publish the following article. $274.50. If I've left out any one After a bit, we dicided to tr^ Keep it away from the re-write who deserves honorable men­ to catch one of these babies. But about 350 pounds and measuring man. He might louse it up more. tion, I shall gladly rectify my deciding and catching proved to seven feet over all. I don't say he will, but he might. Someone suggested that we mistake. The money collected I collected funds for the UFE was sent to New York by Ben be two vei-y different things. hang her up to dry as we might HOSpItal ChanffeS: strike in New York. The collec­ Lawson, Baltimore. Deck Patrol­ However, with true SIU persist­ need her for the stewpot before, ' tions were made here in Balti­ man, and turned over to the UFE ence we finally succeeded. the trip was over. This was a First we used a heaving line, joke, of course, as this tanker has j more where SIU men hang out. Strike Committee. but it broke after we hooked one been feeding pretty fairly well TQ the Editor: The ginmills mentioned are our Book No. 31256 of the big fish and while we were for a newly contracted ship. (Be­ favorite places. That is why they hauling it in. Then we tried lieve me, I know. I was on some In the past few years the Bro­ were asked, and gave to thi% baling wire—and ditto, it broke. thers who have been .in the worthy cause. Isthmian ships back when we Marine Hospitals have called' up­ were "reforming" them.) But then our tempers got the Remember now, no re-write on the Union to straighten out Well, to make a long story best of us and we became deter­ man. I'm writing this and no the foodTituation and other beshort, we hung the shark enough mined. We rigged a two-inch one else. low-par practices. to make some good photographs, fiax line with one-inch chainAt present, I'm on a lay-up job Through our efficient leader-* then dumped hei^ over the side stopper and a steel meathook. going to the boneyard in Wil­ To the Editor: ship these situations have been for her brother and sister sharks One of the sharks bit, and mington, North Carolina. I'm to feast on. And now I'm send- straightened out. In several cases. Just a line from one of the couldn't escape. After a lot of writing by 9 kerosene lantern. strong criticisms appeared in the The weather is- lousy, the cook boys aboard the SS Steel Navi­ pulling and a vast amount of ing you the story and a couple of gator. We're in the last, port of shouting we finally landed her. the pictures from the United LOG. The practice of public cri­ makes a good AB. ticism is a very healthy one in Kingdom. Please set this up nice and call and. are headed back for She was a big brute of a mother that it brings the problems of Johannes Wunderlich neat. 12 point bold face, the New York. With good luck we tiger shark, tipping the scales at the less-fortunate brothers to the donors, I mean. (We were should arrive about the second attention of the membership as pressed for space, hence the 8 week in June. a whole. We have a First Assistant we point type—^Ed.) "l am now a patient in the San call "Jake Overtime," for the Lorelta's Seven Seas Bar. Juan Marine Hospital, in Puerto Trocadero Bar, 408 Bar, Gay simple reason that in his estima­ Rico, and I wish to commend the White Way, Miami Nite Club, tion nothing is overtime. That's entire staff for the treatment of Maritime Cafe, Ritz Bar, time nurhber one. Secondly, the their patients, for their consid­ Harry's Cabaret, Oasm Nite Wipers have to be ABs on this To the Editor: erate professional care, their genClub, Beulah's Bar, Benny's scow because when there's an oil , „ „ . ^ ... , ,, w Jsral courtesy and friendliness. Since the Tallying Committee has announced the results ?f!-phey are always ' * Bar, Duke's Bar, Kathleen's spill they put them over the side. ready to do According to the First Assist­ the voting on the ten-dollar Building and Strike Assessments, personal favors, which are cer­ Bar. Galley Bar, Village Bar, Victoria Bar, Tower Bar, Lib­ ant, a Junior Engineer is re­ why isn't a deadline set as to when the assessments are to be tainly not required of them by erty Bar, Anchor Hotel and sponsible for everything and is collected? The Annual Assessments have a three-month deadline regulations. Bar, Gay Bowling Alley, Gay supposed to take orders from each year, so why not set such a deadline for these new assess­ The food isn't such as you Cleaners, ' Pine's Pharmacy, everybody and can be made to ments? would find in the Waldorf but Mayflower Restaurant, The do anything, like blowing tubes As you probably know there are many men on the beach at it is well prepared. There may New Grill, Gray Barber Shop. without the payment of over­ the present time who cannot pay this assessment at this. time. be some brothers who disagree Coney Island Grill, Murray's time. These men should be allowed to ship and pay this assessment at simply because pf those side The Chief Engineer thinks Chicken Roost. a certain deadline to be set by Headquarters. By no means should dishes of rice and beans. Of The above establishments gave we're all plotting against him. these men havd to pay this assessment before shipping out, course it should be remembered to the UFE strike , and were glad He goes around telling people except those men who are in the process of paying off after this that the hospital is in Puerto : ?l to do so. Next , is a list of in­ nobody likes him and that every­ date. Rico and rice and beans are "po­ dividual donatipns collected by one is trying to foul him up. tatoes" to the native patientg, From the looks of these engi­ I hope you will put this in the "Beef Box" immediately who predominate. myself: Laura Auld. SIU Stewardess; neers the people who give away so a precedent can be set. Tommie (Beachie) Murray Bull Frenchy, .SIU; Heavy Mc- qngineers' tickets are having a E. B. "Mac" McAuIey. Book No, 26081 P.S. The brothers whose sig- ? Very, SIU; Madalin; Janie; Po- bargain day. natures follow concur whole­ In the Stewards .Department lock Dotty; Ramona and ANSWER:—The assessments referred to here are due at heartedly with the senjiments Steamboat Peggy, all barmaids we have ' "old-fry-it, stew-it, the first payoff ^ming after May 1, 1948. which was the expressed above. at the Victoria Bar. Bubbles, hash-it-and-ma^-it." We're get­ effective date for the assessments, voted by the ntembership. Mae. Jeanette and Doris, all ting to be so good at it (eating William Cappi^ In this way a member is financially able to take care .of the barmaids in the Seven Seas the slop), we can darn near tell Ramon Gann assessments. As for the deadline date, the three-month period whether it's going to be stewed Bar. Ramon Galarza Peggy Newtc|n, barmaid in or hashed. applies just as it does to the Annual Assessments. The dead­ 1 Arcangel Saavedrd ; J. Schaeffer, Jr. Eng. Beulah's Bar. A ^Standard Oil line date, therefore, is August 1, 1948. L. E. Scoff ; SS Steel Navigator sailor, Paul Sweazy,/also gave to SIU's Baltitnore Supporters Aided UFE In Wall St. Beef Says Log Won Likes San Juan Nobody Likes 'Jake Overtime' —It's No Wonder THE BEEF BOX SEEKS ASSESSMENT 'DEADLINE DATE' 1 �'--1 • ^" "fiif^v-' ' •" " ^ ' ""'' ' , • ' .•••••'' " ' - THE S E AF ARE R5 EO G ;. Page Twelve Member SeesOimmidt In N.Y.State Legislation On Seamen's Balloting vi '^' . I I J'K"I • To Ihe Editor: It seems to me that things supposedly favorable to John Sailor always wind up with a gimmick in them, like the latest ballot for seameri. I learned, via the LOG, while on deep water last winter, that New York State had legislation pending concerning balloting for eeamen and recently learned that it had been passed. But—I have still more recently learned that Lakes seamen aren't eligible, which brings in my argument as to gimmicks in seamen's affairs. A gimmick, friend, is a phony apparatus inserted, into the me­ chanism of games of chance to insure the operator that the play.ers will never top him unless he sees fit, or like a roll of quar­ ters in your opponent's fist in a fight. Sort of an all-around in­ surance. But to get on with my story— I, of course, was pleased to learn • of the ballots for seamen It;- 1 ->• J >;• I if, 1 T;. |V I- Pleased With NewSIUHaU ililiiii Hill ?- • IV'"- Melro Petrleum Shipping Company's San'ord B. .Dole as she appeared in the Maryland Drydock .Company yards in-Baltimore after be ng refitted. A recent addition to the ever grow­ ing number of ships crewed by SIU men, she s operated by Mar-Trade Corporafion. At present she is operating between Texas and Canada. BRIDGER CREWMAN SAYS LE HAVRE CLUB IS ^SWELL SET-UP' c rTo the Editor: * . Just a few lines to say "Hello," and ask you to print the follow­ p,•••r vi,. • ing in the LOG. I'm writing . from the USS Club in Le Havre. f;-- • V The set-up here is swell. They help out anyone who hits this port. Rum and coke or American beer is 75 francs (25 cents). There was an item in the LOG some time ago which mentioned I)?'-- •- the Club here being unable to f' - •. 'give the men on the beach a ; Thanksgiving Day dinner. The •trouble was that in trying to get ,-the food the clUb representaX fives went tb the ships' skip­ pers. ..Anyone can tell you that that's not the way to do it, I guess I'll be seeing a lot of "this place on and off, because Ipi'- we still have 16 months of the pnonths' articles to go. im-; Duke Sampson. SS Fort Bridger . . .^7-. TVida^; June 11. TSfS Wiper's Coffee Recipe Easy, But Dishwater Tastes Better and had a letter already written in Hades are we -supposed to to my congressman to leam how voice our political opinions? to go about registering, etc., but One way is for union men and To the Editor: it looks like I will have to pile non-union men. alike to jvrite to A Wiper from the old days off, go to my New York State the government and protest be­ came aboard the Isaac Singer in home town to register and then ing left .out of a good deal. A Baltimore recently. The second wait again to vojte. man's vote is a powerful thing week it was his turn on sanitary Here, -though, is where the and today we surely need that gimmick stacks the deck against to slap back at the phony poli- work. By then we had gone to men and a lot of the. Jbhn Sailors ticos who spawned and voted Charleston to finish loading. riding the Lakes..^ In my case, for the Taft-Hartley Act. The first morning, after finish­ I'm on a sand-sucker out of It "is time for the American ing sanitary work he went'in Erie, Pa., at present and with laboring public to wake up and good intentions of staying on vote for Labor, otherwise we will and supposedly made an um of here until late fall, sort of home- be returned to the days long coffee, went to his foc'sle, dosed the door, dogged down the port steading. passed. All ready Hartley & holes, turned off the fan, put Company" is laying the ground­ steam on the radiator, turned out CHANCES SLIGHT ^ We seldom go to other ports work to snipe at the 40 hour the light and sat down on his and the chances of our hitting week. Without a vote John bunk. \ my hometown on registration Sailor can do nothing to protect In the meantime, the DE was day and election day are out of his rights. working on the wash basins in You can bet your bottom dol­ this world. In other words, i;he gimmick has been put against lar that the shipowners and their pals will be at the polls voting; me. for the boys they want to do: In the cases of others sailing their bidding, it is our- duty to the Lakes, many are on ships see that we get the right to ex­ that never touch their home ercise our opposition at the polls. ports and they in turn are af­ Paul T. Cassidy fected by the gimmick. ^ How AFTER DOLLING UP THE DOLE IN BALTIMORE • /; »!- ? • To the Editor: Just thought I'd drop a line about the hospital here in New Orleans. I have" been here since May 5, and expect to be here another month or more. The doctors and nurses, the treatment and the food are all the very best. And any of the boys down this way with any ailments should drop in. " I was downtown the other day on a pass. Naturally, I dropped in at the HSU to see the boys and pick up some LOGS. That new Hall certainly looks good,, and it will look a lot better when they get it aH fixed up. Shipping is good here in New Orleans. But there are lots of takers so the jobs don't remain on the board long. All the boys are in a good mood. They are hoping we won't have to strike, but they are prepared and ready. Here's something I learned: One of the first important strikes in. Am.erican history came in 1803 when a gfoup of sailors in New York struck for better p^y and conditions. That goes to .show that seamen ara always, in the forefront, and always have been. James W. Curran the scullery and the Chief Engi­ neer came in and drew a cup of coffee. -He looked at it quizzi­ cally and said: "Deck, is this fresh coffee?" WA'SH WATER Deck replied that ihe didn't know but that it looked like somebody, washed but the urn and didn't drain it. "I'll go ask the Wiper, if it's fresh, he'said. A minute later he came back with the Wiper and. asked him, "Did you make fresh coffee yet?". The Wiper replied, "Yeah I. made it, but I ^ess it ain't perked long enough yet." Where was the coffee bag. Deck wanted to know. r^ "I didn't use one," said the Wiper, "I just dumped the coffee down in the water." "Where'd you get the water," asked the Deck. The Wiper looked around, grinned and picked up a small aluminum pitcher and proceeded to sIiQw thern how he got the water. He opened the valve to coffgC, , MiwAf, IT (Sees POMW SHiotm! fill the urn with water. 'When the urn was filled he stood there grinning until the water forced itself out -of the top of the smdll hole in the water-gauge glass. As the water shot up into the air, the Wiper held the pitcher under the stream of water and caught it as it came down. He looked at everybody waiting to'. get a cup of coffde and said: "It's easy, when you know how." (Name withheld) y P. S. The Wiper didn't last ^ long. "What's The Booia Ill In Germany, Meets Maze Of Red Tape To the Editor: As a warning to all Seafarers who may be put ashore in the hospitals in Bremerhaven or Bre­ men, I urge that they have .aH affidavits signed by the Consuls, Agent and the Captain in refer­ ence to subsistence and wages, otherwise the South Atlantic Steamship Company will give you a run-around. Due to the fact the German agent cannot pay you in German marks, because possession of this currency is illegal, the only money you_^re allowed is script, which the German agent is not allowed to have in his possession. Therefore this ngjte in the LOG. CONFUSION Another thing the company has been trying to do is have you sign a release for a draw—in other words, sign your rigfits away. They showed me a letter that was supposed to have been sent to the agent in Bremer-' haven\with regard to subskstence. • ••• '' »' r'-.- But it so happens that the agent is not in Bremerhaven but Bre­ men and he is not the Lykes Brothers agMit. It happens that I have IS.daya' subsistence and wages coming. I was ordered off ship for hos­ pitalization and sent back as workaway passenger on another •one of their ships. Of my ex­ perience, I say to all: Don't for­ get to get all papers made out in black and white if you want your money. " In my case the agent, ..Captain and American vice-consul told me I woiild have to pay my ex­ penses out of my own money, as the German agent could not ad­ vance me any marks or sign any bills. Therefore, I had to pay my .own way and was to collect all my expenses when I get back to •the States, which, was April 26. I then went into the hospital at Brighton, but before I entered: I was told by the company repre-sentative I could collect ,^fter I came out of the hospital, which was May 26. I left Bremen on April 10 and all foreign bills were supposed to be in- the main office in Savannah but as yet the phony agent in Brernen didn't send them in. So you see the set-up you will be up against if you don't heed this warning. V Seafarer Luis Ramirez's, cam­ era catches fellow Arizpa crew- . member "Heavy" deeply engrossed in a book. The . ^ly smile creeping across his puss caused Ramirez to wonder what "Heavy" found so inter­ esting in the ship's library. Ship was passing through t)ie Panama Canal bound for ; .Jai' atr^ the time. . • yY'mWMYY �'• Friday, June 11, 1948 fw*' ml wir . «.*r" ^ * T ItE S E A V A A E R S 10 G LATE SEAFARER AND HIS WIDOW Farm Union Official Thanks Clyde Seavey Crew For Aid To the Editor: In behalf of the strikers at Di Giorgio, I would lijce to extend our thanks to the crew of the SS'^ Clyde Seavey for the one ^ hundred-dollar contribution they sent us. Mr. A. S. Cardullo, West Coast Representative, was here May 25 and gave me the money. I just wish that I could thank each one of you individually, but that is impossible. There­ fore, I will send our thanks to the crew as a whole. At times we feel we are iso­ lated in our fight because Di Giorgio is spread all over the •U.S.A. The aid comes along from good Union people such as the crew of the Seavey has just ex­ tended to us. When we find people like you behind us, we are more deter­ mined to win than ever. I am sending you four photos, in case you should like to pub­ lish them. W. A. Swearingen, Sec.-Treas. Local 218 Nat'l Farm Labor Union . (Ed. Note: As has previously Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the six-months from July through December 1947 have just arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them— as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per copy. Also available are some copies 'of previous bound editions'at the $ame price. Bindings on all volumes are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. Problem No. 2 is, of course, our Second, who is often seen re-reading his license for as much as half an hour at a time, and whose ignorance should be rated as one of the wonders of the world. It is this- gentlemen who takes on his shoulders the extra bur­ den of advising the Chief or any­ one else wh(5 will listen just what should and should not be overtime. It is a common practice of seamen, after a payoff, to con­ gregate in some ginmill to dis­ cuss the pleasant memories and experiences of a voyage. This tradition will not apply to the men on the Yugoslavia victory, due to payoff in Balti­ more about June 5. Anyone spot­ ting the crew of this ship, espe­ cially the Black Gang, would be wise to give the boys a wide berth. They will be trying to NO NOVELTY drown memory of a 75-day nightmare experienced on an He admits it is beyond com­ prehension why a Wiper should Isthmian inter-coastal run. receive overtime for cleaning the Our First, a medium sized boiler furnaces. To prevent any giant standing six feet two in­ confusion he does this work ches and weighinff 220 pounds himself. If the Wipers put in at the ripe old age of 23 years, for the overtime, he tells them greeted the pew-'crew with a that the First will work them statement that he had invited bell-to-bell, which is no novelty several members of the old crew as the Wipers already have out on the dock—with no takers. worked bell-to-bell for 45 days. His idea was to instill fear When the" Junior on his watch into US", in which he naturally put in for some overt.>me, the failed. He then quietly retired Second assumed the dignity of to his room to think of ways of his high position, refusing to so inflicting the atrocities his mind much as talk to the Junior. He could dream up on these "slaves" who had laughed at him. DISREGARD His next statement showed his utter disregard for thg^^greement entered into by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union and the Isth­ mian Steamship Company. He said that he could not understand why anyone should be paid ov­ ertime during his regular eight hours—no matter what job he might be assigned to. Moreover, he immediately put his distorted understanding of the agreement into effect. He thereby caused the near collapse was given the true facts by the of the Wipers releasing their Master when the overtime" claims pent-up emotions. began over-flowing. In a way this If the Second wore to devote was unfortunate for the crew. the time and worry to the boi­ Whenever he is given the ov­ lers that he insists on devoting ertime record to check, he reads to the overtime of the unlicensed same and after a couple of personnel of the Engin.e Room hours of arm-flinging and the there is no doubt that he soon damnedest profanity ever heard would be the favorite protege from an old man of 23 he starts re-writing it from start to finish WAITING FOR THE to please himself. Once when the delegate ap­ proached him for an explanation of this odd procedure, he ex­ claimed; "What the hell, if put it in the way you screwballs write it you'd get paid for it." That, Brothers, is our beloved First. been reported in the LOG, the National Farm Labor Union is currently engaged in a bit* ter strike against the feudalminded Di Giorgio empire, one of the Nation's largest growers of fruit and vegetables. Pickets patrolling the 19mile area of the fertile Di Giorgio farm have been re­ peatedly subjected to the most vicious gangsterism, which the police allow to pass. Recently bullets smashed through the home of a member while a meeting of the union's execu­ tive committee was in session. When the smoke cleared, James Price, president of Lo­ cal 218, which is conducting the strike, lay limp in a pool of blood. A hurry call to the nearest doctor was. met with: "There's nothing I ca^' do." He was the Di Giorgio company doctor. Price, thoi}gh severely wounded/ is expected to reN.Q. HOSPITAL cover. Meanwhile, the NFLU is TREATMENT GOOD prosecuting the strike more de­ —NICE NURSES, TOO terminedly than' ever.) To the Editor: 1947 Bound jjigs On Hand Page Thirteen^ v .•/•iiis. Engine Men Had 75-Day Nightmare On Yugo Victory: Says Crewman To the Editor: Dalles T. Terry, who lost his life on April 30, and his wife Lucille. Terry, 22-year old Seafarer, was drowned in Lake Smith at Princess Anne, Va., when his automobile went out of control and veered off the lakeside highway into the lake. Details were carried in the LOG, May 21. ' I hope you can find room in an early issue to tell the Bro­ therhood what a swell hospital there is at New Orleans. , I c^me in two weeks ago with an infected hand, and ever since then I have had the best of medical care, excellent food and —ypu guessed it—very pretty nurses to make the days more pleasant. And now that I'm getting out of the hospital I especially want to leave s'ome message about Dr. Sills and Dr. Mintz who take especial interest in their patients. I think I can speak for every SIU member and for every man in this hospital when I say that the treatment here is as good as can be found anywhere. , ..R, J. Chaw of the president of the Isthmian Steamship Company. In all justice we must say a few words about the Third. This young man, who in our opinion must hold the title "Champion Hog-Caller of the World," is the apple-polisher that makes other apple-polishers look like minia-' tures. He prances up and down the alleyways keeping the men off watch awake with his volumin­ ous voice. His favorite pastime, : other than apple-polishing,-is the : story he tells of once having been an organizer for the SIU. ; Keeps his book paid up, too, he says, so he can use it if the oc­ casion arises; He steadfastly has refused the request of several of the crew'to see his book. SO-SO .A The Chief, well he is Chief. Not too good, not too bad. His main trouble is that he does not : have a mind of his own—or, if he does have one, he is -very reluctant to use it. He thereby • makes it possible for the First, Second and Third to run the Engine Room. Now the one thoroughly good apple in the barrel, is the Junior Third, who at the beginning of the voyage had a few of the ' boys frightened—almost-. Final-^v • ly they learned that the armflinging, kicking and other con-rj toHionist actions were his way ' of working toward his ambition^ > losing 60 or 70 of the poundsthat he has to carry through — life. Needless to say, a lot of theinfractions of the agreement^ have been or will be corrected " when the Patrolmen come aboard for the payoff. Since the crew is a militant bunch which includes a few battle-scarred veterans, threats . of violence,- invitations to the dock and rule-of-iron attitude have disappeared in thin air. William H. Harrell • LIGHTS TO GO OUT • -Si All seated and ready for a full-length movie—a. regular feat^t'l aboard Robin Line ships—crewmembers of the Robin Wentley wait patiently for the operator to wind the film through the projector. Picture was taken by Lionel i,. Goudreau. The men in the picture, in no particular order, however, are: Louis J. GuzzL Joseph C, Corrivetu. Anthony M. Vaniglio. Albert Oromaner. Richard F. Motihs, Manuel Scapinakis, K. D. Shoberg. Wiijiam Korb. Peter W. Drewes. Franklin N". .Hangen, Fred W. Weaver, Charles L. A/kins, Fay W. Langley, Celil T. Lawson. Ahman Ali Ahked Ira W. Myers, Jack Brummett, Angalo Caktroia, Troy P. Tignor, Charles E. DuvalL Harion F., KaminikL Linwood D. Moran, Edmund L. Paichanesi Thomas T. William IL Pov/ell and R'^bart W. Clark. �_________ " -• Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS Seafarers May Soon Fight For Rights Of All Seamen LOG 'A BICYCLE PARTY FOR SIX Friday, June 11, 1948 CG Advises Change In Liberty Shafts To Prevent Breaks ter what Westbrook Pegler and To the Editor; those like him say. With few If it were not for the very exceptions, the ships of the mer­ The propeller shafts of Lib­ serious consequences involved, erty shi|5s should not be run the dog fight for power that has chant marine are- manned by de­ more than 66 r.p.m., and should been going on inside the NMU cent, clean-living trade unionists be examined for defects much for the past few months would who are proud of their trade. REJECTS BACKSLIDE more frequently than is now the savor of something out of "Alice If an "open shop" is declared practice, the Coast Gugrd recom­ in Wonderland." Or the doings for seamen, it will mean that mended this week. themselves might be written up anyone who wishes to can go to In - addition, new propellers and entitled "Seven Easy Ways sea. The operators will be able capable rof maximum propulsion to Commit Suicide." at reduced engine speeds should Up to now we have made no to break the power of the unions be installed in the Libertys, the public comment on the sad spec­ by shipping inexperienced and agency also said. tacle of a once powerful mari­ undesirable persons. Within a time union rending itself to very short time, the trade of The basis for the Coast Guard's pieces, even using its own news­ seaman will slip back into its old good advice was the discovery , paper as a weapon with which character. after a thorough survey that 22 All that we have fought for to commit "hara kiri", but the percent of all Libertys inspected, and built up during the past de­ time has come to speak out. or a little better than one in It was maintained in a recent cade will go into discard—pron­ every five, suffered propeller editorial of "The Pilot" that the to. This we will not stand for. shaft failure during the 12Getting back to the NMU, we SIU would back the NMU in a month period from March 1947 shall do "as we have always done beef for the Hiring Hall because to March 1948. it would be bur beef, too. This in the past, respect their picketThe Coast Guard revealed i means that we may have to take lines. That and no more. that, according to careful studies, We feel that the situation as h stand. the propeller shaft of a Liberty ^ It has always been SIU policy it is today is largely their fault, is in danger of breaking when that the internal politics and and we are not going to be side­ it is operated at a speed of above ' economics of the NMU was none tracked into any pro-or. anti-com74 r.p.m. of our business. We never have mie beef. We cannot stand for The reason is that, at high the injection of polics into SIU - wanted any part of them. speeds, excessive vibratory tor­ affairs. sional stresses occur. In short, , PAINFULLY OBVIOUS We are a union of seamen, run the shaft gets the twists and the Right now, it is only too pain­ by seamen for the benefit of sea­ shakes at the same time and fully obvious that, divided as men, and we are well able to gets them bad. NMU members are, they are go­ take care of ourselves no matter * • 1 ing to have one hell of a time what lies ahead. trying to win the forthcoming The last thing we want to see r-->htest of strength with their com­ is waterfront trouble. But if it panies and the Taft-Hartley Act comes, we shall be in there Check the slop chest be­ -W: • '.l , next week. fighting for our rights with the fore your boat sails. Make ' Seeing that the entire NMU is knowledge that we are backed sure that the slop chest con­ fouled up from the internal by every resource of organized tains an adequate supply of With the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the background, these scrap, and encouraged by the labor. We shall know that our crewmembers of the SS Governor O'Neal. Waterman, pose for all the things you are liable successes other employers al­ cause is just and our quarrel a picture. Left to right. J. J. Keel, AB: M. J.^artin. DM: to need. If it doesn't, call the ready have enjoyed with the honorable. H. Farley, AB; R. C. Dunn, AB; T. J. Hilburn, AB; and R. Union Hall immediately. Taft-Hartley "big stick," the op­ Aussie Shrimpton McCarthy, OS. Picture was sent in by Brother Martin. erators see a golden—and I do mean "golden" — opportunity to deal a veritable death blow to a once powerful union. If they are successful, our own ship­ owners may feel like getting cute and trying the same thing on us. To the Editor: With preparation and an an ment of wages. «nd welfare for self, has created an "atmosphere" It therefore becomes our duty alysis of preseht-day dangers, union workers. If this destruc­ of imity which remains a silent to state plainly and firmly that, no American trade unionism to­ the AFL trade unions can "create tion of the labor movement con­ but powerful force. The indus­ matter what happens to the Na­ day continues to be sabotagec a powerhouse defense of the tinues, America and the world tries have not been taking a I F [f . tional Maritime Union, the Sea- in unions whi^h are dominated American labor movement. will see the death of true de­ chance with the Taft-Hartley farers International Union will by the parrots of communism. 'i-mocracy—and the precious free­ law. From their demands they $: fight as it always" has fought to However, there is another de­ There can also be the elimina­ dom of labor unions. created police brutality against tion of communist rSts from ex­ f' keep everyone of its conditions structive force at work: "Buststrikers and the honorable pro­ ploiting the battles of labor un­ Today, many militant labor called for and guaranteed in our Unionism." t ions, and from gaining leader­ leaders are aware of Jhe dangers tection of scabs. contracts. We mean Rotary Any militant union man read­ 'LABOR'S FIGHT Shipping and the Hiring Hall ing the labor-hating newspapers ship over rank-and-file member­ facing progressive unions. Here's ships. what A. J. Glover, leader of the along with everything else. realizes there is a plan by Am­ railroad switchmen, remarked Every Aiflerican luiion man, erica's big employers to wreck PHONY SUPPORT ACCEPTS CHALLENGE l'-?"' after the government blocked a who takes his union job and his I'^V Let us state now that we do the frame-werk and smash the In many strikes there were scheduled strike: "If the. gov­ membership seriously, should not believe that our own opera­ gains of labor unions. unions that rushed their prom­ ernment. is going to step in as realize that the freedom and the This "Bust-Unionism" follows ises of support to the striking a strike-breaking agency, it's gains of our unions have to be tors either desire or contemplate a labor dispute when our con­ a definite pattern: refusal to unions. But they never produced about time the American people protected in order to remain the bargain collectively and strike anything in the form of food, start thinking of what they are vital part of this democracy. tracts expire. breaking with police and scabs. financial donations, pickets or going to do for the American Labor's benefits to union men But if the NMU, in the mean­ time, has been defeated under The hope of this pattern is to even strategic advice. Such working man deprived of his remained unthreatened until the the Taft-Hartley Act, or has destroy the militancy within the phony promises of support were bargaining weapon.^' shocking Taft-Hartley law ex­ made a weak compromise on the weakest of union members; they the definite signs of suicidal ploded over this nation. Walter J. Reuther, the auto However, the Taft-Hartley law vital issues of the Hiring Hall in turn to influence the militant weakness. and the Rotary Shipping system, members into believing that un­ This is a dangerous disease to workers' leader, who was mys­ arid American communism are the SlU-contracted operators may ions are helpless, or that "neces­ have or allow within the de­ teriously shot, said the follow­ definitely creating chaos—^mainly ing from a hospital bed: "I real­ against our labor unions. Both feel that they have to throw sary" strikes have suddenly be­ fense of the labor movement. ly think this thing shocked a come dangerous and ineffective. down the gauntlet to us. There Every trade union should lot of guys into realizing that of these systems are threatening wiU be pressure on them to do Industry's program to divide check its strength and weak­ to wreck the legitimate Ameri­ Ii labor unions—^whiqh also hap­ nesses. It is imperative that there unionism is more than a matter can labor movement; so, you can be sure. If they do, we shall pick it up pens to be what the communi.sts be a detailed examination of of nickels and dimes and that ^ut the threat of communism and the battle will be on. What labor for—is in production be­ every part of union machinery— personal interests and prejudices should not be one of the rea­ is more, not the police, the Na­ cause of the Taft-Hartley Act. financial, strategic, educational, aren't so - important as they sons for laws to crush labor unions. Labor's immediate pro- . tional Guard nor the NaVal Re­ Legal enslavement of labor un­ etc. The strength, and stategy seem," ions was born through a politi­ of every union thus creates the He further stated that he is gram is the protection of its serve wiU stop us. more' than ever convinced, on traditional existence, and the Come hell or high water, we cal marriage of politician^ and possibility of unity. intend to keep our Hiring Hall. their "priority" friends, the fin­ Naturally, this _ -can be de­ the basis of sjnnpathetic mail he rights of its members to remain - Our trade is a hazardous and ancially influential employers. veloped into a powerful program received from union men in all free from scabs, police methods, peculiar one. Our working con­ These millionaires of industry of action—-if ever needed. The branches of organized labor, that and the labor-wrecking pro­ ditions are not as other men's, are suffering from a proflt-and- road ahead looks dark. The there is a real chance to unite grams _^of industry and goveimand for. that reason alone our power neurosis. They are the democratic existence, of free la­ American xmions in the near ment. All these labor-hating groups must realize that oUr free method of employment is of par- "superior" Americans who con­ bor unions has been attacked future. amoxmt importance to us. tinue to show no desire to un­ by industry, government ^and In my opinion therp has to be labor unions helped to strength- \ Not too many years ago, going derstand and eliminate the ec­ communism. This troubled world more than a real chance of or­ en this giant democracy. And "•fb sea was frequently the last re­ onomic struggles in life. This :s seeing unions continually ganized strength' and strategic they still remain the biggest sort of the derelict and the social group of powerful Americans is clubbed to death in strikes, militancy within and between la­ patriotic force in keeping our" outcast, but through the unions carrying on a "cold war" in dis­ Furthermore, th^ unions are bor unions. If every progressive nation living in the American seafaring has been built regard of the rights and welfat;e immediately blocked with laws union possesses definite strength way. designed to stop the improve-and a militant spirit this, in itan honorable profession—ho mat-l of all unionized workers. Cut and Run Hank Check It—But Good Democracy Depends On Free Labor m. �THE SEAFARERS Friday. June ll, 1948 Page Tiileen LOG NOTICE I Book No. 33227 urging that you get in touch DELOYLE SAINT-CLAIR Will holder of book bearing with your home immediately as WORRELL above number please report to there is serious illness in the Mrs. Anna Worrell, 1357 Bos­ the sixth floor, SIU Hall, 51 ton Road, Bronx §0, N. Y., Apt. family. Beaver Street, as soon as pos­ 5,^ asks you to write. sible. CHARLES*!. FARNUM i 4. 3^ 4 4 4 Get in touch with your Wife. CLAUDE F. BANKS Book No. 50376 Contact Paul C. Matthews, 11 Her address: Box 583, Lisbon Holder of above numbered Falls," Maine. Broadway, New York City. book is requested to report to 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. sixth floor, SIU Hall, 51 BeaVer RICHARD P. BARRON .H. L. HART MY GREATEST "DAY IN BASE-1 wean them from the habit of Street, New York, at first oppor­ Your mother is very ill. Con­ If this brother, who paid off tunity. BALL, Bantam Books. 247 being ruled. the Twin Falls Victory (Isth­ tact Henry Gillespie, Superin­ 4 4 4 They learned, -however, "the pages, 25 cents. mian) in San Francisco on May tendent Claims Department, U.S. Book No. 48854 movement was without scruples. 29 will write to Box 453, San Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 740 Will holder of this book either Forty-nine of the game's finest Her course had many twists and Pedro, Calif., he can get the Gravier St., New Orleans, La. t^ the story of their "greatest windings; and whosoever could forward it to or bring it to New 4 4 4 photo^ being held for him. day" to a variety of newspaper­ not .follow -her crooked course York Hall. If mailed, mark it EUGENE NICHOLSON 4 4 4 men. One writer contributes his was washed on to the bank." attention "Sixth Floor." Get in touch with Miss Eleanor own essay on the 50th player in­ Many of those who led the revo­ BILL CHAMPLIN 4 44 OBERT MORGAN Philip Sarkus would like to Bowredey, 313 Birkwood Place, cluded, one of the true immor­ lution, the book's central char­ • Contact the San Francisco of­ tals of the diamond, the late acter included, later questioned hear from you. Address: 489 Baltimore 18, Md. 4 4 4 Christy Mathewson. Eighth St., Donora, Pa. their Frankenstein creation and fice of the Calmar Steamship LEONARD W. PARADEAU In this little volume baseball were "washed on to the bank: Company. Your money and the ••'4 4 4 Your aunt. Miss Hazel La gear left .aboard the SS Seamar HENRY PIVA fans can learn the inside circum­ a bullet through the head. Fleur wants to hear from you. in April 1948 are being held for Your sister, Mina, asks that stances of Babe Ruth's "called Once a follower of the move­ She's at 240 West 14th St., New you. you write to her care of Times shot" homer off Cube Root in ment, Koestler has written a 4 4 4 Square Hotel, 43rd St., and 8th York 11, N. Y. 1932; of Johnny Evers' force on book that must be read by ev­ Mail is being held in the San 4 4 4 Ave., New York City. Merkle that shoved the National eryone trying to comprehend FRANK NOVAK Francisco SIU hall for the fol­ League into an extra game in the communist mind and meth­ Contact your wife. Her ad­ lowing men: W. J. Lewis, Beton ALVIS J. WIGHTMAN 1908; of Tris Speaker's hit off ods. J. Le Lacheus; Beien Rubio, Ger­ Contact Paul C. Matthews. His dress: 531 Bloomfield Street, Mathewson that broke up the 4 4 4 Hoboken, N. J. address: 11 Broadway, • New 1912 series; of Babe Adams' mag­ BIOGRAPHY OF THE EARTH, ald R. Schartel, Robert- Aden, Bernard A. Sanford, Boatwright, York, N. Y. nificent performance in stopping by George Gamow: Pelican R. J.^ILLMIGIN E. J. Wilson. Ben Page, Doty, Cobb and Crawford in 1909; of 4 4-4 Mentor Books, 192 pages, 35 T. A. Thomson, F. R. England, Your wife wants to hear. from Grover Cleveland Alexander's ELMER- D. ANKENEY. Bosun you. cents. Don Bell and Joseph C. Smith. SS Cardinal Gibbons strikeout of Lazzeri in 1926 and 4 4 4 4 4 4 A telegram has been received' of many another exploit that This engaging book is exactly FREDERICK W. BROWN FEROEA SPATEDA has become part of the game's what its title says it is, a history Your mother wants you to history, Your old discharges from 1946 of the globe we live on. Al­ write to her^ Her address: Mrs. and 1947 are being held in the though the author is a distin­ 4 4 4 baggage rgom on the fourth floor Ann Benton, 85 Plymouth St., DARKNESS AT NOON, by Ar­ guished physicist and astrono­ Middleboro, Mass. of the New York Hall. The ad­ thur Koestler; Penguin Signet mer, he writes deliberately for dress is 51 Beaver Street, New 4 4 4 BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Books, 189 pages, 25 cents. readers who do not know much B. R. KERSEY York 4, N. Y. Your old ship­ Wiliiam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 First published seven years about physics, mathematics, as­ mate on the SS Grange Victory, Get in touch with Seamen's BOSTON 276 State St. tronomy, geology or biology. In Waiter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Church Institute, 25 South St., ago, Koestler's account of the Brother Fred Paul, left them for other words, he keeps thingsGALVESTON 308"/j—23rd St. New York, N. Y. last days of a revolutionary you. simple. And when you finish Keith AIsop;^ Agent Phone 2-8448 about to be purged by the mon­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 what ,he has to say you will %ilOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. strous -state he helped create has ABE R. REEDER Crew of know a lot about the old earth, Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 SS George B. McFarland Your brother, Frank R. Reeder, lost none of its timeliness and including the oceans, that you NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. truth. Any one who knows the cir­ wants to hear from you. The ad­ Magnolia 6112-6113 E. Sheppard, Agent never knew before. cumstances of the death of Lesr dress: 2907 Shakespeare, Chicago, He lays bare the soul of the 51 Beaver St. NEW YORK totalitarian state, once conceived THE ODYSSE'^ by Homer, in ter Yost on March 7, 1948, get HAnover 2-2784 47, 111. Joe Algina, Agent in touch with Samuel Segal, 11 to make men free. In Koestler's NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. 4 4 4 a new translation by E. V. ^ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y. ; JOSEPH LUDDY words, those who brought it Rieu; Pelican Classics; 311 ) PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. Request is made by Lester Yost's Contact Thomas J. Sammon, 17 about "dreamed' of power with pages, 35 cents. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Richmond sister, Ernestine Yost. Crescent, London­ thg, object of abolishing power; ; SAN FRAI^ISCO.. 105 Market St. derry, Northern Ireland. "The Odyssey," Homer's ac­ of ruling over th«l people to 4 4 4' Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 JOHN SAIAD count of the wanderings of SAN JUAN, BIR..^. .252 Ponce de Leon R. M. KNIGHT Odysseus after the Trojan War, : Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 That disputed overtime on the is one of the great stories of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. SS Marina, Voyage No. 9, is no all time. Probably any classical : Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 good. We have the clarification scholar would tell you that it TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Sorry, boys; . can only be read .as an epic in Philadelphia. • HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. poem in the original Greek, but Bill Luth, Acting Patrolman. Gus Brosig, who with such men classical scholars can be very HAnover 2-2784 as Brothers Baptist, Henri and SECRETARY-TREASURER F. A. TELTERTON NEW ORLEANS — The only Harris—all oldtime Cooks—^puts stuffy at times. Mr. Rieu, in this Paul Hall new translation, has presented See Patrolman Howard Guinbeef the SS Del Alba crew hac out chow that a Seafarer enjoys DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION "The Odyssey" as a prose novel, ier on the sixth deck of the New^ Lindsey Williams after a thre^-month trip concern­ sitting down to. and it still is one of the great York Hall about your receipt for . ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ed the New Orleans Patrolmen. "The food is served by Mess' the 1948 assessments. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler . Wie were sitting in the mess men who may not have been stories of world literature. , Joseph Volpian room, stamping the books and in the SIU long,, but who know permit cards, which the Dele­ that their jobs are as important gates had collected and turned as any other and so carry out [ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. in with a slip telling how much The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ their part to the best of their Phone 5-8777 each man owed and wanted to farers International Union is available to all members who wish, ability." PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of" Beacon 4336 pay. We were thinking how "The officers aboard, from RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. good it was to have a ship like their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have» the Captain* on down, are good Phone 2599 this on Monday morning. No the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every> SAN FRANCISCO, ....59 Clay St. beefs, no. gashounds and a clean Union men and -1:f!y: to cooperate SIU branch for tois purpose. Douglas 25475 with the unlicensed personnel in However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU": SEATTLE .86 Seneca St. ship ready for the next crew. every way to miake each voyage After aU the books had been Main 0290 hall, the LOG reproduces below the-form used to request the LOG,-; WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. taken care of, the three Dele­ better than the last one." which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 gates, M. C. Duet, Deck; Lloj^ Beaver Street, New "York 4 ,N.Y. GAVE PROMISE Shank, Engine; and William RoPLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Well, wfi promised the crew cheU, Stewards, came over and BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. told us they had a beef and that we would let the LOG know To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 wanted satisfaction. And this is about the Del Alba. And we CHICAGO, 111. ......3261 East 92nd St. don't blame' the gang for beefI would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tha^ liil ^ Phone: Essex 2410 what they had'to say: ng." A crew like this, which is CLEVELAND. 2802 Carroll St. PLEASANT PAYOFF making the SIU standard some­ address below: I SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District No More Beef i Notice To All SIU Meeibera SUP Gt. Lakes District Main 0147 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 OULUTH..831 W. Michigan St. DETROIT Melrose 4110 TOLEDO... Summit St. Garfield 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL .^1227 Philips Squsre VICTORIA, B.C..... .602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VAN^'0UVER........S65 .Hamilton St. v'. . y ,. Pacific' 78241 "You Patrolmen should ehjoy paying off a crew like this one but you never let us know about it. How about a write-up in the LOG. This ship comes in trip after trip, without a beef. The only men who get off are those compelled to by the Shipping Rules or for personal reasons. "We have one of the best'stewards in the business, Brother thing no other maritime imion can match, deserves to be heard about. There are plenty of oldtimers on the Alba. Among thxise we talked to were Williain Price, E. F. Sims, J. Pairsen, and P. Cendrowski. Next trip we are going to get this model SIU crew, to'send in a picture." ;^ohnston" Name Street Address State City .... Signed Book No. �THE FARERS f ttm SEA SEAFARERS Page Sixteen LOG Friday. June 11, 194f Fridayx • When Every Trip Was A Race With Death 111 'i-r;' y<-.' - - • .,, «"SSif;j;SS;a^ Never doeS an SIU shipboard or shoreside meeting adjourn without the Sea­ farers present standing'and observing "one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers." Of these departed, more.than 1,500" Seafarers werrkilled in.Worldl War II as they sought to keep the Allied life-lines going. The countless thousands who survived the death-dealing days all carry vivid memories of those harrowing missions. They do not forget the grotesque pictures of shipmates being swallowed by Death. One Seafarer—^Dusan- De Duisin—asks, "How can I forget?" He had three ship^. shot from under him. The photos on this page show Dusan and some of his Brothers shortly after a Japanese submarine torpedoed their ship, the H. M. Baker, in Mozambi­ After torpedo struck Baker's starboard side hatch, crew made off in two lifeboats and headed for Beira, 25 miles away. que channel ,at 2:35 a.m. June 6, '1942. The Waterman ship was lost but all hands survived, and were picked up 12 hours later by the British Freighter Twick­ enham. Dhsan and three others were survivors of the Bienville, sunk two months earlier with three-fourths of the crew losing their lives. , i« My ' Seated in second boat, second from left (white head covering) is Dusan. At this point Ihe Twickenham was sighted as she headed for survivors. Shortly after this photo was taken, all hands were aboard the British ship, a coal-burner. Seafarers were in lifeboats 12 hours before being picked up. Many crews had similar harrowing experiences. Aboard ihe Twickenham, Se^arers were fed and given sacks and warm blankets. In spite of their exhaustion, few slept. They 'were top anxious to feel solid ground under their feet. They made if okay, the enemy apparently waiting for cover of night to renew operations. pfilipSllll The rescue ship Twickenham, as she lay waiting for lifeboats to draw alongside. She took her cargo of Seafarers to Mombassa, Kfenya Colony, where they were forced by circumstances of war to wait for one month before beginning trip back to the States on Robin Wentley. Obviously, none of the nerve-wracking horror ex­ perienced by these Seafarers of the Baker can be trans­ mitted through pictures. Neither words nor pictures can portray the grimness of war, But thousands of Seafarers ran the gauntlet—unarmed and without convoy. Experi­ ences like those of the Baker men happened to Seafarers iR^ery day of the conflict. To thern, at least, "Lest We forget" has meaning. Though it was better than iMing on .seas in Norwegian-Steam-driven ^lifeboats, there was always the chance of i«ing hit again, Sea­ farers here pose with lifeboat assigned them by Twi#(>>>h*nt crew—just in case. But the run to Mombassa passed - without.. incident. De Dusan had high praise for Vincent Her­ nandez, AB, whose hand was severely burned when he grabbed a .line to' stop lifebpit from sjnasfaing against, the Baker.,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/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 11, 1948 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. X, No. 24 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/11/1948 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES UNION HIRING HALL MUST BE INCLUDED IN NEW PACT:SEAFARERS TO OPERATORS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALEIN SEAMNE BILL FLORIDA LABOR VOTE BEATS WATSON COAST GUARD STOPPED IN TRY TO ESTABLISH HEARING UNITS SEAFARES URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO AID MEN IN MARINE HOSPITALS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALIEN SEAMEN BILL NEW CUSTOMS LAW ONLY FOR PASSENGERS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALIEN SEAMNE BILL UNION HIRING HALL MUST BE MAINTAINED IN NEXT AGREEMENT,SIUTELLS SHIPOWNERS SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:MISSISSIPPI SHOWDOWN ON UMEMPLOYMENT PAY FOR SEAMEN IS DUE IN ALABAMA SEAFARER FIND PORT BALTIMORE IN POOR SHAPE WEATHER WARM, BUT NEW YORK SHIPPING COOL PHILLY GETS PLEASANT SURPRISE:SHIPPING IS ON THE RISE AGAIN PAPER CARGOES HEEP DROPPING DESPITE ERP THE SEA IS A RELENTLESS MISTRESS SS WARRIOR CHOW BEEF AIRED AT SHIP MEETING SEAFARER PHIL ACREE DIES; MEMBER OF UNION SINCE '38 ONE-TIME WRESTLER MEETS MUSE OF POETRY ABOARD SS CAVALIER Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log