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Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America
VOL. XIII
NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 26. 1951
ExPerittits
flapped Down
By NY Court
Co After Your Rating
With the nation tightening its defense preparations,
the role of the merchant marine is daily becoming more
vital. For this reason it is imperative that every Sea
farer stand ready to ship in the rating for which he is
qualified and in which he can be of the greatest service.
In this connection. Headquarters pointed out this
week that many men qualified by experience and skill
have not applied for endorsements for high ratings.
No. 2
NMU Eyes West Coast,
Woes Operators With
CutRate Contracts
The 29"former permitmen who
had filed suit against the Union
By RAY GATES
suffered another defeat in their
a'ttempt to collect damages for
SEATTLE — The Sailors Union of the Pacific has
allegedly having been illegally
Men who do not seek higher ratings for which they launched an organizing drive among the rank and file
expelled.
are qualified are. in effect, causing a waste of needed of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union to ward off the
In effect reaffirming their earl
ier decision last November 14, skill.
danger of bargainbasement agreements with which Joe
the Appellate Division of the
The Maritime Administrator is seeking draftdefer
Curran is seeking to gain a foothold on the West Coast.
New York Supreme Court un
ment for rated men only. Consequently, men. who are
That a large section of the MCS rank and file is
animously turned down, without
because they have not obtained' the ratings for
opposed to the NMU president's attempt to set them up
mA'l bothering to write an opinion, drafted
which they are qualified, will not be serving in jobs in
a motion by the former permit
to further his own personal dreams, is evident from the
men to appeal their case to the which they can be of greatest service to our nation.
success of the SUP's appeal in the short time it has been
highest court of the state.
If you have the qualifications, apply for upgrading. in the field.
In their earlier decision, the
Do it todayl
Despite the intense activity of NMU organizers in
court upheld a decision by Su
Sall major ports, pledges of sup
preme Court Referee Isidor Was
port have been coming into
servogel, in 1949, which dis
SUP offices from various groups
missed the original suit for an
in the MCS, and a hot fight ap
injunction and $250,000 in dam
pears to be in the making.
ages.
In effect, the decision of the
The SUP's decision to organize
Appellate Division held that the
members of the MCS came as
plaintiffs are not, and never
By JOHN ARABASZ
the training and hiring of man
Contacts were made with re an aftermath to Curran's self
were, members of the Union, and Alertness, knowhow, and power, as They did before tired and former bookmen above appointment as heir to the lead
consequently do not possess the skillful planning by the Seafar through the WSA, particularly draft age, particularly the rated ership of the sea cooks union,
Tights of members. Accordingly, ers International Union may the Recruiting and Manning Of men, telling them that within which is falling apart as a re
they cannot insist on the same prove to be the stumblingblock fice of that agency.
a short time jobs would be open, sult of its adherence to the com
procedures that members can. to the professional bureaucrats Now the only excuse these and were they interested. Other munist party line.
who are yearning to put their babies could have is that the sources were tapped, and the Curran began his drive by
SIXTH SETBACK
maritime imions are unable to response was amazing.
noses
back into the trough.
planting stooges aboard MCS
The Appellate Division's deci
supply
enough
men,
especially
As
the
national
emergency
be
ships,
urging the men to come
Some
men
came
down
in
per
sion marked the sixth time that
the 29 plaintiffs were denied ac comes ihore serious, all those with ratings, to man their son, and most of these were into the NMU. He then came
placed almost immediately • — out to the West Coast last week
tion against the SIU. In addi through the country the former contracted ships.
since the first of the year we to officially announce his plans
PREPARED
tion to Referee Wasservogel's redtape artists who "won" the
From this start, the SIU went have crewed about 40 new ves to absorb the MCS members.
dismissal of the damage suit, last war by largescale master
minding
for
the
War
Shipping
ahead to forestall these charac sels on all coasts, in addition The difference in the attitude
three applications for temporary
of Curran and the SUP toward
injunctions were refused by the Administration are packing their ters. In every port where the to our old contracted ships.
sea bags —• Washington version Union has a Hall, a manpower Others wrote in, giving the the. Marine Cooks is apparent
courts.
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In affirming Referee Wasser — in preparation to leaving their committee was set up, and pertinent information: experi in the plans of both. Curran sim
vogel's decision last year, the clerks' jobs for a fast hop into quietly went into operation ence, endorsements, etc., and ply wants to absorb the Cooks
A.'Appellate Division justices also their old wellworn (upholstered) building up a reserve of seamen, said that they were available— Union, lock, stock and barrel.
awarded to the Union court chairs, and their good old pay so that every ship under con and anxious to ship.
The SUP, however, would
tract to us could be crewed with
costs involved in the litigation. check and power.
At the recent conference in grant an AFL charter to the
out delay.
'The Union's case was prepared
LONE OPPONENT .
{Continued on Page 10)
{Continued on Page 4)
and" presented by Seymour Mil Though any old experienced
lerc "of the law firm of Benjamin bird dogshould have been able
of New York City.
to get the scent (the editor
Referee Wasservogel's decision,, frowns on stronger words), the
said in part:
SIU, apparently, was the only
By PAUL HALL a^d
drawn up to protect their exist should be the only source to be
"The evidence clearly indicates maritime union to have sensed
MORRIS WEISBERGER
ence, should government seizure used by the shipowners in ob
that plaintiffs were merely per the intentions of these power
of aU shipping result from a taining their manpower needs.
mitholders in the Union and as hungry characters, and to have During the past week we at total emergency or an allout
sueh were granted the privilege done anything about it—or that tended a joint meeting of repre war effort in defense of the The unions also felt strongly
that entry ratings should not be
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wanted to do anything about sentatives of the various seafar country.
ing
unions,
shipowners
and
gov
required
to go through any gov
it.
After several days of meeting, ernment training schools, as was
I
KpP
ernment
in
Washington,
DC,
Several months ago, when it
the unions decided to reject some
Canadian Conyention became "obvious
that the Chinese along with the other represen of the shipowners' views on the the case in the last war. Fur,
thermore, the unions felt, should
* The Canadian District of reds would continue to carry tatives of oiu: organization.
statement of policy made by the any training be necessary, it
the Seafarers International out their ^part of Joe Stalin's The purpose of the meeting unions.
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should be done by utilizing the
Union, Which has completely plan for world odhquest, and that was to review the statement of
DISAGREEMENT
union
apparatus.
eliminated the commia CRU the United Nations (the non policy drafted by the unions at
meeting earlier this month, Although the shipowners were As was expected, the shipown
Pv. " • • from maritime and represents commimist countries) was going a
which they considered as the in agreement with several of the ers wanted to perpetuate the
all
orgtmized
Canadian
sea
to
oppose
them,
it
was
a
sure
A:
men, has just concluded its thing that aid to Korea and the minimum reqiiirements essential union proposals, the two groups government training schools and,
first annual convention. The European and Asian democracies to successful mobilization of the were widely separated on the in addition, to set up manpower
next i^sue of the SEAFAR
would be continued — and in nation's merchant marine in the question of manpow» and train pools in all major ports, such
ing, which the unions felt were as those established in the last
ERS LOG will carry a spe creased — which meant'more event of war.
basic
issues, and on which they war by the government's Re
cial supplement covering the and more shipping.
In addition to providing a pro
mM: ' convention and some of the
could
not compromise.
cruiting and Manning Office.
It also was obvious that the gram for maximum efficiency in
i r. . • • recant activities of the Ca
bureaucrats would. once again the operation of I the merchant The unions* portion on the Under such a setup, the imions
uadian District.
try to step back into their form fleet under wartime conditidns, manpower and training question contend, all elements of riffraff
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er eushyjpls^l^ try to oontrol the . policy of the itpiooe was was that the Union Hiring Halls
(Continitad on Page 10)
SIU Manpower Pool Answers
Recruiting, Manning Problems
m
r
Wr"
Unioiu Veto Operator Plan For New RMO
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THE SEAFARERS LOG
lUdayv Janua^ 26« 19Sl
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SEAFARERS LOG
Published Every Other Week by the
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF NORTH AMERICA
Atlantic and Gulf District
Afiiliated with the American Federation of Labor
At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y.
HAnover 22784
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Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post
Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
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No Room For Them
There are very few groups of working men anywhere
who ha\^ done as an effective and thorough job of cleans
ing their ranks of foulups as have the members of the
SlU. Time and again over the years, Seafarers have shown
clearly that the common objective cannot be reached if
irresponsible elements are allowed to pull in the opposite
direction.
Whenever the menaces to tjie general welfare, whom
we know as performers and g'eargrabbers, have shown
their hands, our membership has unhesitatingly taken firm
actioiu ^
That's one of the big reasons why the Seafarers has
been able to score such startling success in advancing the
position of jthe men who sail its contracted ships.
The top wage and working conditions enjoyed by
Seafarers—and those of other seafaring men who have
benefited bytheir lead—are the result of a sound collec
tive bargaining position. This abiHty to make demands of
jthe shipowners in the periodic acrossthetable talks is the
inark of a responsible organization, representing a body
pf equally responsible, conscientious seamen.
Union negotiators with nothing behind them but
k characters having no understanding of their own con
tractual obligations, or respect for themselves, are always
ia pushover for bargaining opponents. Their requests for
Improvements in wages and conditions can always be
I picked full of holes.
If anyone has ever thought that the question of per
i ifewmers, geargrabbers and other irresponsible elements
has been stressed here too frequently, let him look at the
conditions prevailing in maritime today. Let him appraise
the advances since the days before the membership set
out to eliminate chronic foulups from their ranks.
The interests of a union membership is to steadily
improve its wages and conditions of labor. Th^ aim of true
I trade union is to represent the best interests of its mem
bership. Neither objective can be realized if obstacles are
placed in the way by characters lacking the desire to
improve themselves and their way of living.
That's why performers and geargrabbers must heed
the membership's reminder that their antics don't go—
not on our ships.
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Keep Your Eyes Open
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Besides attending to the duties of their shipboard
Ik jobs, Seafarers carry an added responsibility in time of
ICnational emergency. Maritime stands high on the list of
industries whose efficient and uninterrupted functioning
is vital to a successful defense effort.
The most likely targets for sabotage by persons seek
ing to hamper America's mobilization would be the stra
tegic Services—transportation, production, communica
tions and power.
To prevent wouldbe saboteurs who entertain any
ideas of keeping our ships from carrying supplies and
men to our allies and mifitary installations abroard, crew
members on all ships must keep a sharp lookout for strang
ers poking their noses where they don't belong.
All hands should immediately challenge strangers ap
pearing anywhere on their vessels, particularly in quar
ters and in the enginerooms.
Seafarers have demonstrated over the years that they
are capable of thwarting the disruptive tactics of would
be wteckers of America's maritime industry. All we have
to do in the present situation is sharpen our weather eye
for characters who might think there's still a chance for
I some successful sneak activities.
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HARRY THURMAN
GIDLOW WOODS
DONALD P. MCDONALD
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FRED W. GRIMES
JOSE DE JESUS
E. LOPEZ
H. TUTTLE
J, H. ASHURST
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JOHN T. EDWARDS
JOHN DRISCOLL
VIC MILAZZO
MATTHEW DRUNO
PETER VORKE
R. A. BLAKE
JOHN PADZIK
A. LOMAS
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NORMAN A. POWER
C. WINSKEY
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ROBERT MCDONALD
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CHARLES L. KNIGHT
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R. GUZMAN
GEORGE RIDECK
EUGENE E. MILANESI
FRED OESTMAN
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FRANK B. STRELITZ
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CECIL E. TAYLOR
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WILLIAM D. WARMACK
JOSEPH A. PILUTIS
FRANCIS O'BRIEN
LUDWIG KRISTIANSEN
H, W. SHERWIN
JOHN M. VITO
B. D. ELLIOTT
HARLEY MILLIRAN
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WALTER H. SIBLEY
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JAMES R. LEWIS
EDWARD L. PRITCHARD
C. L. MOATS
WILLIE WATSON
JAMES HODO
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GEORGE H. WELDON
R. LUFLIN
A. D. LEVA
NEW ORLEANS
J. R. ALSOBROOK
C. A. BROWN
W. O. CARA
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E. A. GARDNER
A. W. GATEWOOD
H. GERDES
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L. A. HOLMES
E. P. JANOSKO
D.D.KELLY
G. KRETZER
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L. LANG
E. O. MASSEY
J. T. POWERS
K. RAANA
C. RAY
D. O. RILEY
E. E. RITCHIE
C. R. SANDERSON
R. W. THOMPSON
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Men In Hospitals
Seafarers who want to
be eligible for the WeK
fare Plan's weekly hos
pital benefits should make
sure they have their Un
ion books, seaman's pa
pers and copies of th<^
last (Bscharges with thwoi
upon entering the hoi^
pital.
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Union Patrolmen will'
pay the sevendollar ben
efits to the eligible mem:
bers for each full week
of hospitalization during
their weekly visits. Fail
ure of a hospitalized Sea
farer to have the above
mentioned papers with
him^iil prevent the Pa
trolman from making the
benefit payments.
k
Hospitalized memberi.
who have not yet .filled
Out beneficiary cards for
the Welfare Plan can ob
tain them from,the Hos
pital Patrolmen., v
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THE SEAFARERS LOG
Cities Service Back Pay
The men listed below, who are due back pay from
(Sitles Service Oil Company, should get in touch with
\^Unn O^Loughlin, National Labor Relations Board, 2
Park Avenue, New Yoork 16, New York, at once.
By not having reported before, these men have been
holding up the payments to all the other men involved,
since the money awarded them by the NLRB is to be
shaired on a prorata b^sis. •
FaHure to report will have the effect of depriving
the dthers of nUMwy that th^ can well use.
Jose Abreu
Ralph Knowles
George W. El^rdiito
James Monroe
Charles R. Gamer
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George Murphy
Howard Hammpns
Frank Schmiedel
Torolf Kismul
James F. Welch
Page Three
Coast Guard Procedures
For Getting Endorsements
As the US merchant marine port photos. The duplicates — shipboard experience as a Car
expands in the present program which take from 30 to 90 days penter.
for national defense, many Sea to be issued — will be the vali
farers arb interested in obtaining dated kind. That's tough, but As far as Deck Maintenance
endorsements are c o n c e r n.e d.,
higher ratings, while former Sea you can't do anything about
there is no such rating. Although
farers are returning to the Union that.
a few such endorsements have
Halls to do their bit in the need
been issued occasionally in other . |
DECK DEPARTMENT
for skilled manpower.
Endorsements are issued for ports, the Coast Guard has no
The following information, ob
Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman regulations covering this rating; ij
tained in an'inteiview with
and will not issue this endorse •
Coast Guard representative, is limited. Able Seaman unlimited. ment.
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presented so that all hands will Carpenter and Boatswain.
ENGINE DEPARTMENT .
imderstand the present proce
Discharges for twelve months
dures for obtaining seamen's on deck are needed for the Once a man has six months*
papers and endorsements for rat limited (blue) AB ticket en discharges as a Wiper, he can
ings in the three shipboard de dorsement.
obtain any unlicensed endorse
partments.
For the unlimited (green) AB ment in the engineroom far
Due to the security screening, ticket, three years of deck time which he can pass an examina
it t^es 30.days or more before is required.
tion. Shoreside machinists, elec
new seamen's papers are issued. . For a Bosun's endorsement, tricians, plumbers, no matter
As for validation papers, appli
how long and varied their ex
"Mariner" has been selected as and laimchings are expected to cation forms are available at any discharges must be presented, perience, still must put in six
showing 18 months' seatime on
the class name for the hew fast begin in 1951.
Coast Guard office, in the event
months aboard ship as a Wiper.
cargo ships to be . built by 'the The Marinerclass ships are to that they ^e not supplied on deck.
The Coast Guard issues a
Maritime Administration of the be 525 feet long. This is a meas board ship at the time of signing For all deck department en
QMED
endorsement (Qualified
dorsements — excepting OS and
US Department of Commerce, urement shipbuilders term "be on.
Member
of the Engine Depart
Vice Admiral E. L. . Cochrane, tween perpendiculars." Actually, No pictures are necessary when Carpenter — examinations must
ment)
which
is supposed to cov
head Of the agency, announced. with the overhangs at the bow the application is submitted. be passed, including one for a
er
any
rating
in the engineroom
The first group will bear the and stem, the new ships will be However, when the applicant lifeboat ticket.
below
that
of
Third Assistant
nicknames of the States along about 560 feet overall. They will has been screened and passed— For AB papers, in addition to
Engineer. This is a peculiar
with the word "Mariner," such have a speed of 20 knots, and which will take from 60 to 90 passing a physical, which in
rating, inasmuch as a man may
as the SB Lone Star Mariner, capable of being armed with days—^he must bring a passport cludes a colorblindness test, one
hold this endorsement, and still
SS Keystone Mariner, SS Old modern weapons against sub photo with him when picking up must pass an examination which
may not be able to handle such
Dominion Mariner, SS Pine Tree marine, air and surface attack. his papers.
stresses rules of the road, com jobs as Pumpman, Machinist,
Mariner, SS Hoosier Mariner, etc. Construction plans call for a Under no circumstances is a pass, and lifeboat equipment.
Reefer Engineer or Electrician,
This is the third time a class minimum use of critical mater seaman to relinquish his present
Actually the QMED rating COVCTS
A
man
holding
a limited
(blue)
name has been selected for a ials, so that quantity production papers, when he receives his
AB ticket, upon' acquiring the Fireman, Oiler, Watertender and
type of merchant vessels con will not be hindered by bottle validated tJapers. This is the rul
necessary three years' seatime on Jimior Engineer.
Blxucted under a government necks in the supply bf certain ing of the Coast Guard in Wash
deck, can have it changed to an STEWARDS DEPARTMENT
program. During World War II, metals and other equipment.
ington, and no matter what the unlimited (green) ticket without
2700 Liberty ships were built,
local authorities say, hold on to further examination, simply by Stewards Department ratings j,
and 415 Victory ships, but it The Marinerclass ships are your original papers, which are
faU into four distinct categories:
producing his discharges.
planned
for
peacetime
service
as
can not be predicted at this time
your
personal
property.
Steward,
Cook, Baker and Mess
Carpenter endorsement can be
how many Mariner ships will replacement vessels for commer
man.
DUPLICATE PAPERS
cial use by steamship companies,
obtained on the strength of a
Ultimately be constructed.
their
high^
speed
matching
the
To
apply
for
duplicate
sea
letter
from the Union, which A Cook's endorsement does not
All classes of merchant vessels
trmd
in
world
shipbuilding
and
men's
papers,
one
must
appear
must be
convinced that the appli cover baking; nor does a Stew
bear Maritime Administration
operation.
in
person,
supplying
two
pass cant
has
bona fide shoreside or ard's endorsement cover cooking
designations; such as "Cl;
or baking.
"C2," "C3," "PT2," and the like,
To sign on as Baker, Second
with variations to indicate varia
Cook
and Baker, or Night Cook
tions in design. According to this
and
Baker,
a man must actuaUy
MA 73067
technical system of designation,
have
a
Baker's
endorsement;
the Mariner ship is a "C4Sla."
and
a
man
with
a
Cook's en.r
Invitations to shipyards to bid
dorsement
only
can
fill
that job.^
for the construction of the new
It
is
possible
for
a
man
to have
Mariner fieet were issued Jan
LOCAL 1332 COASTWISE AND CARL0ADIN6
a
Steward's
endorsement,
and to
uary 10, 1951. Congress granted
324 SOUTH FRONT STREET • PHILAOELFHXA 47, PA.
be
able
to
ship
only
as
Steward
$350,000,000 for the program.
or Messman. He cannot ship
AfblUtod with Anwiiean Fadsntioa of l.abox and Ttadoa and labor Conszoat of Canada
Cook or Baker, unless he ac
January 12th, 1951
tually has the specific endorse
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Philadelphia, Pa,
ment.
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Endorsement for Cooks and
Bakers are based on actual ex
1332
perience, either shoreside or
524 3. Pront St..
shipboard. They are the only
Philadelphia, Pa.
ratings that do not require prev;
ious seatime.
(Continued from Page 1)
Ur. Paul hall
A Messman's endorsement cov
iof working on unionaffiliated
3.1.U. See'ty & Traastrer
ers
all unrated Stewards Depart;
ships only in the event that no
51 Beaver St.
ment
job—galley utility. Stew;
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book members were available
Dew York City, N.7.
s feg
ards
Utility,
etc.
for employment ... In accept
a
tog the permits, plaintiffs vol
Mtttarily accepted their qualified
Dear Paul:
• employment of temporary Union
sanction. . . .
"HATS OFF TO THE S.I.TJ. As you know the Pcopt of Philade^hia
"In the absence of any allega
For the protection of the
was tied19 recently due to strikes called by two I.L.A. Locals. The first
tions and proof of malice or Con
crew's gear and the ^p's
strike which came on January 4th (I.L.A. Local #333A—Tugboats ) came as
spiracy, the coiirt may not con
a ccotplete surprise to our membership. On the very next day Local jf 1566
equipment,
and for the pro
cern itself with the motives of
( carpenters, shipcleaners and maintenance men ) went on strike. The latter
Tection of the SIU agree
the Union or the propriety of
strike was anticipated for several months.
ment. men standing gangway
the action taken, and will not
watches should remain at
interfere in the internal affairs
and the men whom 1 represent, are aware that at least one of
their
post, in the same man
bf the Union on behalf of per
the above mentioned Locals would have remained on-strike for many more days
ner
as
the Fireman below
sons who admittedly never held
(the strike did last for five days) had it not been for the untiring efforts
must
stand
his watch. Gang
membership books in the or
of Steve iBlackie) Cardullo and Donald Hall. Along with several others, these
ways cannot be covered from
ganization. ...
two men spared nothing to bring about 0 successful conclusion of both strikes.
Ihe messhall or foc'sle.
'...Nothing in the record
Words nor phrases could fully express my gratitude, respect and admira'tion for
warrants the conclusion that de
their excellent co-qperation and leadership. Therefore i say many thanks to
The gangway watch is as
fendant's officers or members
you, Tour membership, and the man who represent your membership. ..ishing you
much a part of our agree
scted with fraudulent intent or
nothing but the best, I remain.
ment with the shipowners as
jn| bad faith in withdrawing perr
the wage scale. The job is
sincerely Yo
mit cards from plaintiffs. Under
easy and the overtime eeon
J oseph
Delegate
these circumstances plaintiff's
ed on the weekends fattens
L:A.
ocal
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xfiaim for damages may not be
the final payoff bundle. Stick
sustained. Judgment is rendered
by that gangway whan on
for the d^eadant dismissing the
watch.
complaint on its merits
'Mariiier' To Be Class Name
Cf The New Merchant Ships
'Hats Off To SHJ/ Says Philly ILA
INTERNAHONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
ExPermitmen's
Appeal Motion
Denied By Court
Gangway Watcli
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T H E S E A P A R E R S L O G
Friday, January 26, 1951
Getting. A Ship Is Ko Problem
For The Rated Med In New York
By JOE ALGINA
NEW YORK — Business and As a group, only the people
shipping in this port are movr with imion membership have
ing along at a pretty fast clip. been in a position to cope with
As a result of the upswing, ra this situation. The imions, in We have been receiving quite a bit of The only thing wrong with your article,
nted men are getting out without cluding the Seafarers, have mail from American aijd foreign seamen Brother Higgs, is that part where you say
jUny difficulty.
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m.'r .
a •permit
n«mf»i+ TviomKor
iroore' 'fimo
fought successfully, to keep pace 1
a
member «Ti+Vi
with 'fVir>oa
three •years'
time
^ "Approximately 30 ships were with spiraling costs. While prices who are riding Panamanian vessels. Natur should flle an application for his book. It
paid off here in the past two have shot ahead of wage levels, ally, the comment has not been complimen
weeks, and eight were signed as they always do, we Union ta^ to the conditions aboard these scows, AIN'T so.
on—^ranging from coastwise to people have at least been able nor to the laws of the Republic of Panama
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'roundtheworld trips.
to protect our earning power to which allow this brutal and almost inhumw
The Seafarers Welfare Fund is growing
We were also fortunate enough a large degree.
to be able to crew three new This, has not been the case condition to exist aboard Panamanian flag by leaps and boimds. The trustees' policy
ships that were activated re with the unorganized, whOse vessels. Sick and injured seamen are pro to let this Fund grow so that we will have
cently by new companies signed wages have practically stood still nounced flt for duty, or risk desertion a nice reserve will prove to be a wise move.
by SIU.
over the years. These people charge. Wages are not standard for the same It'll never go bankrupt, which has happen
As the membership probably now find themselves with a dol ratings. As an example, the Master of a ed to a lot of funds which tried to ^ve
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knows, the Coast Guard is back lar so shrunken in size that they
in full strength, and I suggest feel just about the way they vessel gets anywhere from $200 to $270 a benefilts larger than the expected income .,.
that all hands be careful that would if their wages had been month. Some wage, eh? The Ordinary Sea Stolen from the "Subway News;" Salvation
they don't get into any unneces cut in half.
man makes about seventy bucks a month. Army kettles are a carryover from the days
sary trouble.
Once again, the advantages of Crews are switched, mixed and hardtiined. when donations to feed hungry seamen were
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• As you also know, the Ameri union membership have been Panamanians, Germans, English and Indian collected in ship's cauldrons. Yup, that's
can legion is pushing as usual demonstrated. We hope that the
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to have the merchant niarine vast number of unorganized crewmembers are all mixed. I'd hate to what they caU that pot . . . "Little Abner',',
put under military rule, and it people, the majority of whom lower a boat in a hurry with a crew like Barthes, who used to be Doorman at the
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is doing; everything it can to see are whitecollar workers, will that. Thought I'd print this bit—^lest we> New York Hall, recently retired from the
such, a wild dream realized.
leam something from this situa forget that conditions weren't any better dredges and is now working ashore in a
The benefits of Union member tion.
on American ships not too damn long ago. nut factory. When he came into the Hall
ship are more apparent than If they would rid themselves
the other day without a straightjacket,
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ever these days. With prices of the feeling that they can do
bouncing up as they have been right by themselves by dealing ^ Paul Schou, MFOW member who put in some member went around yelling that
for the past couple of years, the on a personal level with their about thirteen months on the .McKettrick there was a loose nut in the building. How
unorganized working men and employers, they stand a chance
corny can one get?
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women of this country, especial of helping themselves. Collective Hills, showed his appreciation with a $52
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I ly the whitecollar workers, are bargaining is the only way to LOG donation. Thanks, Paul. Incidentally,
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If you are suffering from that strange
I really feeling the pinch.
the crew was flown back upon expiration
more security in our setup.
of the articles, and ran into a thriller. One malady known as tankeritis (and I don't
of the engines conked out and they .were care to hear any medical opinions about it)
forced to land in Shannon, Ireland, for re you can receive quick treatment for same
pairs—^which took two days . . . Bill Lowe in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Keith Terpe
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went up for a blood test preparatory to writes that shipping is goad there and as a
taking a Cook's examination, and was offered result he has to call New Orleans or Gal.
By LINDSEY WILLIAMS
veston for men ... If you are draftable,
S NEW ORLEANS^he end of ing here we reported that ru 60 dollars a case" for it . . . Joe Buckley
and do not have ratings, you may help
the Machinists' and Teamsters' mors were being circulated of writes in from the Fairhope, reminding us yourself to* obtain a deferment by getting
strikes points to a possible in some ships coming out, but that that the 60 dollars a day that dock hands
crease in shipping, as vessels there was nothing definite. We received in Frisco 1,00 ye^ ago puts Harry same. The more ratings, and the higher
coming out of the boneyard fgr told the membership that as Bridges to shame. Of course, hOO years ago they are, the better your chance for de
repairs had been withheld from as soon as anything definite was was during the gold rush. For those 60 dol ferment. Pumpman, Machinist and Electri
.f«
available we'd pass it on to the
j the port by the dispute.
cian
ratings are worth
their
weight
in
gold.
lars
you
could
buy
one
pair
of
men's
bed
men.
[' The membership of both un Now the rumor has started room slippers made of calf or goatskin.
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ions returned to work, after win that there are two Liberties at
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A Seafarer who couldn't have picked a
ning 15cent hourly wage in the point, awaiting orders from
Danny
Piccirelli
writes
from
Yokohama
better
tag if he had christened himself has
creases across the board. Af New York to take full crews.
fected by the strikes were 11 The two* Liberties about which to say he is on a fine ship, and forgets to the middle name of Siu . . . Mickey McFaul,
waterfront repair and industrial there has been so much talk are mention the name of it. This nameless and whom a lot of people are looking for (Won
machine shops.
in Mobile, and will be crewed fine ship has run into Pusan where, Danny der why?), stayed aboard the Coe Victory,
The SIU cooperated with both up there, if this hasn't already says, they gave the GIs a bellyfull of chow whiclf will take him to England's pubs. If
Organizations in their strikes.
been done.
Since the last meeting, we had Wheni ships do come into this whenever they came aboard . . . The Janu you know Mickey,you know why i Say
I fo^ payoffs and three signons. port for crews, we'll let the ary, 1951, issue of that fine Del Norte ship's that ... If you have read all the way to
j All beefs were squared away on membership know by putting paper, "The Navigator," has an article by a the bottom, here's a break for you. I quit
the vessels involved.
the notices on the board.
character known to many as "Captain Bill." for today.
For the coming two weeks we
have scheduled eight payoffs.
I The Wild Ranger, Waterman, is
on her last scheduled run to
Puerto Rico. Due back here on
of Curran's maneuver. They are: bership of the Seafarers Inter ly favor having Curran take
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January 31, she will payoff and
Cooks
Union
and
set
it
up
as
an
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1. Curran's NMU is overcrowd national Union, which is com over. .
signon, and then will be fitted
autonomous affiliate
which
would
Although
Curran
may
have
ed
with
men
and
he
is
now
on
pletely
free
of
the
communist
for the grain run to Europe.
elect
its
own
officers
and
run
the
initial
advantage
of
having
the
West
Coast
looking
for
jobs
and
excommunist
way
of
think
Two of the ships we had in
I for payoffs were the Del Norte its own affairs in the best in for his own members. (Late last ing responsible for the present stooges within the MCS leader?
ship who see a chance to gain
year, the NMU announced it had MCS deterioration.
and the Del. Campo. The dele terests of the membership.
Prevailing,
o
pinion
on the
West
personally from an NMU swal
Moreover,
the
SUP
guarantees
23,000
jobs
for
45,000
members.)
gates and crefWs of these ships
Coast
is
that
Curran's
attempt
lowup of
the MCS, the rank and
the
Marine
Cooks
full
local
au
2.
Curran
is
a
serious
threat
'shorild be commended for a job
to
swallow
up
the
Marine
Cooks
file,
who
are interested in a
tonomy,
and
the
right
to
con
to
the
high
West
Coast
manning
well done. Both of these vessels
were exceptionally clean, and is made to order for the ship scales. The shipowners would tinue saUing from the places fair and square deal, the right
immediately huddle with him to and on the jobs they have had to run their own union and pre
all reports and minor beefs were owners.
They
look
to
him
as
the
in
bring them down to the level through the past many years. serve their , autonomy, and the
. properly recorded by the dele
strument
with
which
they
can
Inasmuch as the present disin preservation of their superior
of
the NMU scales.
gates, which made it simple for
depress
West
Coast
conditions,
tegration
of the MCS is the re working conditions, obviously
3.'
The
NMU's
East
Coast
vot
Uiem to be taken up by the
and
get
the
"bargainbasement
sult
of
leadership,
who found it find the SUP plan far more atr
ing
power
would
put
a
man
shoreside officials.
agreements" containing the lower from that coast ^ in power oh the expedient one way or another to tractive than Curran's fronting
As a result the payoffs on the manning scales that Curran now West Coast. As a result the Ma follow commumst policy, the for the shipowners.
two vessels went off without a has in present NMU contracts. rine
Cooks would have "hardly rank and file can only, make a Outside of pretty speeches and
hitch in record time.
Another reason for Curran's more than a squeak within the clean break from this kind of a fancy front, Curran can offer
The Seatrain Ne^ Orleans is attraction to the shipowners — NMU." '
thinking by affiliating with the the Marine Cooks nothing. .
i still tied up down at Belle and which should turn the Ma In contrast to the bleak pros SUP.
From( the standpoint of the jnr
Chasse awaiting orders. She has rine Cooks against him—is his pects offered by Curran, the . In that way only can they dustry itselL tbe feeling in ma:
been there since last May. It pplicy of allowing shipowners SUP is giving the Marine Cooks make a sincere and honest job of rine circles on all coasts is that
Appears that she could bo carry a free rein m the selection of a set of solid advantages. By go cleaning, out the commies from Curran's move may well inject
Ill;^ a helluva lot of tanks to men in several ratings.
ing into the SUP, these inen their ranks; Opinion here is that marked instability in maritimei,
Korea. Let's hope she
In its appeals to the Marine will get all the fln«r,ci£l sup the. communist eiementa will a. prospect particularly .unpieat
where and real soon.
Cooks, the Sailors Union is port they need. They will have find a refuge within the NMU sant in view of the stability that
A'',',"
At the lest membership meet sh^CSflkiJ tbree important aspects the: backing of the;
m«n^
dScm Jthefr r^oa they secret has lately come about.
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Mmhinists And Teamsters Win
Their Sbffces In New Orleans
Curran Moves West With CutRate Contracts
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THE SEAFARERS LOG
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QUESTION: What humorous incident you experienced at sea remains in your memory?
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H. KELLY, Bosun:
W. M. WALLACE. Bosum
TONY ZALESKL AB:
A. RUMMEL, Chief Cook:
H. WISHNANT, AB:
,
' Aboul seven monlhs ago, I Sometime ago I was on a ship Last year I was aboard a ship This happened down in Lour
Once in the Phillipines, a
vas aboasd a ship in Anlwerp.^ leaving Puerto La Crux, Vene^ carrying passengers from, Europe. enco Marques. Our ship was lay Fireman aboud the ship I was
One of the ABs was sleeping off zuela. for the States. An Ordi One
them, a woman, was ing in the stream. Several of us, on went ashore. When he came
a lough one, and several guys nary who had been oiit the night aiwng the oddest diaracters including some pztssengers, were back he was feeling^ no pain. He
were discussing how best to before, and was pooped out, was I've ever seen. In fact, she looking over the rail, when from spied the Chief Cook, who was
wake him. up to turn to. Finally, slated for lookout. He took over was more than slightly off her ashore comes a crewmember—a thawing out a turkey which was
an OS volunteered, saying he his watch, saying he'd hold out bean. Although the crewmem big heavy guy. His pants pock to serve as the next day's meal.
could straighten him out. He okay, although his eyes looked bers told her repeatedly that it ets were loaded with gear, and This touched our Fireman friend,
took a bunch of raw onions, halfclosed. A few moments af was not allowed, she used to you could see the strain on them who went into a crying jag and
chopped them up and rubbed ter he was relieved he was re like to go down, below to ttdk as he climbed up the Jacob's bemoaned the fate of the bird.
them all over the guy, then ported missing from his quarters. to the men. Almost every night ladder. Just as hO neared the He picked up the turkey and
wrapped him in his blanket. The The ship "was searched but he she would put on a bathing, suit top of the ladder, his pants fell kept caressing it, while he
guy didn't budge or blink an couldn't be found. Finally, the and promenade on the deck. down. The passengers roared, whimpered over and over again, '
eye. He slept through. Next day Old Man gave up the search Wherever there was a group of and so did the crewmen who "You poor little turkey. Tomor
when he woke up, he wondered ^d returned to his own quar guys, she'd stop by and start saw it. The guy finally made row we gonna eat you." Despite
what guy thought he was so ters. There was the missing look dancing. She certainly did liven it though. He got himself, his the efforts made to quiet down
funny. Nobody told him, of out, asleep in the Captainfs set up the trip. It was just too bad pants and his cargo aboard the our sentimental Fireman, he
e^urse. The: OS just csulds't tee. He didn't remember how he that she wasn't young and^ good ship okay. I won't mention his couldn't be consoled. But he ate
figure out how his plan failed. got there.
looking. It's always thcd way. name.
the bird the next day.
V. FITZGERALD, MM:
BERNARD MACE. Cbok;
TONY FERRARA, Carpenttt:
JOHN McGUINNESS. OS:
L. P. HOGAN, Deck Engineer:
Downi in Cuba recently, I was This isn't exactly funny when During the war, I was on the On my first trip to sea in Recently my ship tied up at
zidiiig dOwn thei street on a pony you remember that it' really SS Fluorspar. We picked up a 1947, I sailed as a Wiper. One Portlzmd, Maine. On comes a re
on my way back to the ship. As happened, but it was the Idnd Messman in Scotland, and it
of the first orders I got from the lief Chief Engineer in full re
I passed a bar, I was hailed by of thiifg you see in slapstick
was
his
first
trip
to
sea.
The
Chief Engineer was to sougee galia. The fibrst night he fired the
a group of shipmates from the movies. The Chief Cook on a
SB John Stagg. They proceeded tanker I recently sailed on was Flr^ Assistant always gave him the reefer room. I did so, but in F'irst and Second Engineers. Next
to give me a hard time, telling preparing supper, and he was a a hard time, so the Messman was the process I blew out the plant. morning he caUs for me. "You're
me a big guy like me ought to little short on pork chops. About afrpid of him. One morning iff ter The Chief screamed, "Get out fired," he says. I asked him
be ' ashamed to burden a poor 5:30 the guys started yelling >for breakfast was over, the First and never come back." Thmx he
little pony. I got off, and the more. The Chief Cook got all came in and said he wanted told the Old Man "Either Mo why, and he replied that he was
hei^t thing 1 know the gtfSS^iexcited, ran down t» the ice some ham and eggs. The boy Guinness gets off or I get ofL" cleaning house. I called the Bos
were' flying down tlm street, box and came up with a loin of hurried to the galley, but the The Old Man told him to cool ton Hall and was told to stay
astride the same pony. Not so j>ork. Between his excitement Cook said "No more ham, well off. Then he wanted to put me aboard imtil the Patrolman got
amusing to me was an. experience and his haste I thought he'd fry him some eggs." Afraid to to'work chipping on dedk. He there. I told the Chief this."l'il
bsick in 1923, when I shipped blow up. He kwung a cleaver .to tell the First, the boy grabbed fotmd out that th» aigraement fire and hire who I want. If not
oh deck. I was chipping over the chop off some chops from the a himk of ham that he had didn't permit that. So he luroke 111 get off." At the oil docks
side in Mobile. As X came along loin. He missed the loin com thrWn away uom leftovers, mo ^wn from WT^r to work three days later X saw him w^Jk
sida: a scupper, 1 nearly was plezely but chopped off his washed it off and put ixrtn with away. 1 didn't have to dp any in the rain dorm the gangway
droned
and hot by'water thumb kt the knuckle. Didh'f the es^ The First said he never work for several days, but I and head for town. He had ail
either.
eveh feel it, either.
tasted such good ham and eggs, got paid anyway.
of his baggage with him.
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THJE SEAFARERS LOG
Friday. January 26, 1851
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^lack Eagle Loses
ZOTon Crane In
Tussle With Typhoon
Ship To Boat Transfer Of ill Seafarer
A nottobedenied typhoon caught up with the SS
I Black Eagle off the Okinawa coast and gave it a severe
buflFeting that cost the doughty Victory ship a 20ton
crane.
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its objective had been accom
The Black Eagle, a National plished, the typhoon shortly af
Bulk Cargo Carriers' vessel, had ter took off and the seas began
been ordered out of Okinawa to calm down.
harbor on November 8 because The Black Eagle licked its
of warnings that a typhoon was woimds and her tired deck
approaching, according to a re hands hit their sacks for a little
port submitted to the LOG by shuteye.
crewmember Bill Barth.
Three days later, as she was
cruising off the coast, the Black
Eagle ran headon into the storm,
Barth related. As the tempest in
creased in intfensity, the secur
ing cables of a 20ton crane
Shipmates lower ailing
worked loose.
Frank
Formisano over side of
The oftarising question of
The Deck Gang quickly turn "how do I go about retiring my Sealrain Havana to Coast
ed to and worked feverishly un book" cropped up again this Guard boat, which responded
til the cables were again secure. week. This time it came from
No sooner had they finished that a Seafarer now in ' the Army, to call off the Florida Coast.
Coeust Guardsmen unfasten lines on basket in which
j6b, Barth continued, than a who expressed concern over the Formisano, a watertender, took
truck on the starboard side for status of his book.
ill suddenly, and Skipper
Formisano was transferred to the boat which took Him to
V. .h,
ward and another at starboard Headquarters sent an answer speeded up the vessel for the
a shoreside hospital. Photos, taken by Lester Moore. Oiler,
aft became loose. Again the deck to the inquirer, advising him of rendezvous with the CG.
on the Havana, are part of photo record of the transfer.
hands secured the endangered the procedure it has been stress
;cargo.
ing repeatedly in the columns of
i By 9 o'clock that night the the LOG over the past several
typhoon was at peak fury. "All years. Since the Korean conflict
^ell broke loose," Barth said. the Union v has particularly
The heavy seas slapped , and brought the matter of book re
shook the Eagle severely. Final tirement to the attention of mem
ly, the crane broke loose again. bers about to enter the Armed
Crewmembers aboard the SS Abiqua, Cities Service*~r;~ T—TT
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rights and privileges in the or«
"Some of us came out on the Forces.
tanker, are, working on the wellestablished principle that ganization.
wing of the boat deck and watch
In answering the army man's
Article Vlli Section 1 of the
ed that crane do its damage," question. Headquarters urged Union men who know the score make the best shipmates.
Constitution,
dealing withrein
Barth continued.
again that all hands leaving the That much is evident from«
, As the Eagle rose and feU sea, either to enter the service the type of Union education sea, reveal that rotary shipping statement was read and disr
' with the heavy seas, the im or for any other reason, should meetings the Abiqua men have was thoroughly explained and cussed.
Before closing the meeting.
bridled crane swimg about forward their books to SIU been holding. As a result of the discussed.
drunkenly. Within 10 minutes it Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, effort to have each man fully Brother Harold Crane, acting Brother Crane stressed that the
had pounded a section of t^e New York 4, N. Y., with a re understand the nature and func Ship's Delegate on the Abiqua, proper thing for a member to
starboard bulwark loose and quest that they be placed in tion of his Union, there has been started off the rotary shipping do in the event any Union pro
left it hanging over the side. retirement.
an. increase in shipboard coope discussion by asking how many cedure is not clear to him is to
On the next roll the crane In order to quality for a re ration and smoother functioning aboard the vessel were not fully consult his shipboard delegate
familiar with the procedure. or a Patrolman in any port.
teetered on the open edge of tirement card, a member must all around.
the deck and plunged straight be paid to date when seek The minutes of the latest edu Eight crewmen, who came into The Abiqua men are intent
l^own into the sea.
ing retirement.
cational session, held recently at the Union as a result of the upon holding their education
' Almost as if contented that,
SIU's successful organizing drive meetings regularly. If their be
in the CS fleef, said they were ginning is any criterion, they're
wanting on this score.
on the way to becoming some
So Crane started at the bottom of the bestinformed Seafarers on
iand toldl how the rotary system the seas.
worked, from the time a man
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entered the Hall, until he was
^
A
shipped out. Nothing was omit
ted. Crane even explained what
questions the Dispatcher was
What happens to Seafaren
• Tr.
likely
to ask of the job regis while taking the ships to the
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trant.»
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far flung ports of the world
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Following Crane's explanation, makes interesting reading to
the Abiqua men went into a the rest of the membership.
discussion of the system of clas
You don't have to he a
sifying ratings into three groups
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within the various shipboard de Jack London to knock out the
partments'. T. Crawford than details of the experience.
took the floor on the topic of Just give us the facts and
"shipping from the board." His well do the rest.
clear explanation brought a vote
Pictures, too make a story
of thanks from his listeners.
more interesting. If you, or
Crane followed Crawford on a fellow crewmember, are
the deck with a reading of the lucky enough to have a
Qujffterly Finance Committee's camera along — send your
report of December 6. "Most of snapshots to the LOG. We'll
the men," says the minutes, take care of the developihg
"were astonished to learn of the and printing and the return'
obviously sound position of the ing of the negatives land
Union as revealed) inits assets." prints to you.
Also stressed at the session
Send your hits of news and
Debrisslrewn deck and torn starboard bulwark testify to havbe resuUing from brief eO" was the advisability of keeping snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG.
counter between the SS Black Eagie and a typhoon cF the Okinawa, coast recently. Bulwark in, good standing and of retiring 51 Beaver SireeL New York,
was ripped when 20ton criane came loose and crashed into the sea. Photo was among those a book in the proper manner i" H. Y, ...v...:
ordef to protect the members'
submitted by crewmember H. Kelly.
Question On How
To Retire Book
Pops Up Again
: UM
Rotary Shipping System Tops Off Agenda
At Abiqua's Union Educational Meeting
Reporters Wanteii
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THE SEAFARERS LOG
Page.Seven
Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings
CHRISTINE. Dee. 17—Chair
wan. R. Ferreia; Senetary. J.
Christian. Discussion on possibil
ity oit demoting 2nd Cook to 3rd
Cook as he cannot bake. Entire
crew voted in favor of the de
motion.^ Suggestion made that
each crewmember donate one
dollar toward purchase of a new
washing machine. Ship's Dele
gate reported everything is ship
shape.
office. "The dispute between the received regularly in Capetown
West Coast Longshoremen and be posted on the bulletin board
the SUP was discussed, and the and no one is to remove it from
crew Went on record to keep the messroom.
out of the battle as far as gin
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mill and street arguments are SEATRADER, Dec. 3—Chair
concerned. If the Union needs us, man. Walker; Secretary, N. Pet
then we'll act.
tersen. Ship's Delegate reported
$3.75 in the ship's fund. Dele
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ALCOA PURITAN, Nov. 13— gates reported some disputed
Chairman, F. Grumpier; Secre overtime, but said things are
tary, Michael Amato. Delegates running smoothly. Members re
reported all okay. Old minutes quested to keep their feet off the
to be corrected before being ac tables. Chief Cook asked aU
PENNMAR. Nov. 5—Chairman.
cepted. Motion carried to post members, while in port, to eat
John Marshall; Secretary. Char
a repair list and to eliminate as soon as possible.
les T. Scott. Steward reported
cold suppers. Suggestion made
$26 in ship's fund and moved
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that storage boxes be cleaned PETROLITE, Jan. 9 _ Chair
that Department Delegates col
more often.
lect one dollar from each mem
man, Louis Tilley; Secretary.
ber in Long Beach for the fund.
Stephen BoguckL Motion carried
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DEL AIRES, Nov. 19—Chair that crew will not payoff at sea
Deck Delegate suggested 'that
man, Bannister; Secretary, Hay until overtime beef with BR is
each man on standby cooperate
Casanova. Ship's Delegate re straightened out and all repairs
in keeping recreation room and
ported on visit he and seven attended to. Motion carried that
messhall clean.
crewmembers
made to Brother all crewmembers donate $1 to
4. 4 t
Jacob Levy, of the Del Santos, the repairing of the washing
ROBIN SHERWOOD, Dec. 6—
in the hospital. Discussion on machine. Suggestion made that
Chairman. Vincent Kuhl; Secre
penalty cargo from last voyage. Steward put in for more milk as
tary. Walter Hayes. Delegates
Steward stated that present paint supply is running low.
reported all okay. Request made
is no gpod and International
for more juices, but they are
paint should be ordered for next
not available. Crew complained
trip.
of insufficieht cold cuts for night
lunch.
XXX
CHIL'ORE, Dec. 31—Chairman.
4 t t
H. Collier; Secretary, J. Siniard.
SOUTHERN CITIES. Dec. 27—
Delegates reported on number of
Chahrmaa. Frank Calmen; Sec
XXX
books and permits in their de
retary. A. Foster. Ship's Delegate
reported of difficulty in securing Fireman has against the Chief in handing out slops; officers and partments. Beef raised on boil STEEL DIRECTOR, Dec. 24—
a needed AB. Beef raised of Mate concerning the treatment cadets can draw for another ing clothes at night and keeping Chairman, Oliver Fielding; Sec
man, but crewmembers must ap the Stewards Department awake. retary, N. J. Wood. Delegates re
Engineers using crew's mess as he received while ill.
pear in person. Motion carried All departments to cooperate in ported no major beefs. Motion
XXX
passageway dxuring meal hours,
ALCOA
CLIPPER.
Dec.
31—
to
airmail repair list northward keeping laundry clean.
carried to have Deck DepaH
ew percolator ordered to re
Chairman.
R.
Roberts;
Secretary.
from
Rio
on
return
trip.
Crew
ment hold a special meeting to
lace one that burned out
XXX
E. Hunter. Delegates reported agreed that ship is feeding 100 CATAHOULA, Jan. 7—Chair adjust differences or make out
^ ^ %
ALAWAL Dec. 13—Chairman. dissatisfaction with food being percent better than last trip and man, Adolph Capote; Secretary, a written report of facts con
E. Moyd; Secretary. A. Phillips. given crew. Ship's Treasury re Stewards Department rated a L. Stephenson. Chairman discus cerning refusal of Deck Depart
Delegates reported no beefs, ex ported at $95:87. Motion carried vote of thanks for a job well sed letter sent to Headquarters ment to accept the Deck Dele
asking for innerspring mattresses gate's report. Deck Delegate had
cept Engine Delegate who re that the Steward explain to a done.
Patrolman
why
the
menus
have
XXX
and a more liberal food supply. spoken to Mate to keep off deck;
ported some disputed overtime.
n't
been' changed.
Motion
to
buy
SEATRAIN
NEW
YORK.
(Date
Delegates reported no disputes Mate was back 43n deck the fol
Disciission on Brother Eddie
a
new
washing
machine
voted
not
given):—Chairman.
R.
Swee
in their departments. Suggestion lowing day.
Westphal who was lost at sea.
down.
ney; Secretary. Charlie Goldstein.
XXX
made that more fried chicken be
Motion carried to send flowers
Ship's
Delegate
reported
sending
ELLY,
Jan.
5 — Chairman, A.
served.
io services for Brother O. W.
a
telegram
to
Headquarters
re
Giove;
Secretary,
Osetek. Dele
Tompkins who died aboard ship.
porting a man missing the ship
gates reported all okay. Stew
% % X
in New York. Other Departments
ard's Delegate reported Steward
ALCOA PARTNER Dec. 31^
reported
no
beefs.
Motion
car
refused to attend meeting. Mo
Chairman. Mike Selonka; Secre
ried
that
in
the
future
Delegates
tion carried that a $25 fine be
XXX
lary. Mclnnis. Delegates report
report
men
missing
the
ship
by
placed
against anyone refusing
BRADFORD
ISLAND.
Dec.
31
ed all okay. Delegates drew up
writing
a
letter
to
Headquarters
to
attend
to a meeting. Motion
—Chairman.
Buddy
Benson;
Sec
protest to company for not send
immediately
and
sending
it
carried
to
crack
down on drink'
retary.
W.
Guitenan.
Delegates
ing pump for cold water to ship.
XXX
ing;
anyone
who
fouls up to. be
ashore
with
the
pilot.
Steward
reported
some
disputed
overtime
Steward criticised for putting
CHRISTINE, Dec. 4 — Chair brought up on charges.
given
a
vote .of
thanks
for
the
in their
departments. Motion
car
out two second meats at supper
man, Vic Miorana; Secretary,
XXX
time. Ship's Delegate cautioned ried that doors not be locked swell dinner his department put Murry. Delegates reported every
out
on
Christmas
day.
VENORE,
Jan. 7 —Chairman,
while
at
sea.
Motion
carri^
that
all hands to honor the SIU agree
thing shipshape with the crew D. Faircloth? SecTetary, J, Eas
Ship's
Delegate
go
with
Steward
X
X
Jk
ment. Suggestion made that Ar
doing a good job. Motion car
ticle II, Section 32 be modified and check the contents of the ALCOA PURITAN, Dec. 3 — ried that messrooms and crew, terling. Suggestion made that
so the rest period.would apply store room. Chief Electrician to Chairman, S. LeLacheur; Secre foc'sles be painted out. Motion recreation room be kept clean.
tary. William Frank. Delegates
Delegates reported everything in
on day of arrival and day of check on cost to have present
carried
that
a
letter
be
sent
to
reported
disputed
overtime
for
order.
washing machine repaired as
departure.
the Postmaster General sug
compared to buying a new one. delayed sailing. Motion carried
XXX
for tho Ship's Delegate to see gesting a_ floating marine post
CARROLL VICTORY, Nov. 24
XXX
GOVERNMENT CAMP. Dec. the Captain about wiring for office in the Panama Canal, —Chairman, G. Strocker; Secre
27—Chairman. William Burke; draw money in New York. Sug such as is operated on the Great tary, J. Canlrell. Delegates re
Secretary. C. Wille. Delegates gestion made that crewmembers Lakes. Men on gangway watch ported all in order as most of
asked to stick close to gangway disputed overtime had been
reported number of books and ! leave Patrolman alone and let
XXX
so
the Mate doesn't have to cleared up. Discussion on ice
LONE JACK. Dec. 17—Chair permits in their departments. the Delegates settle all beefs.
look all over the ship for them. and Captain's refusal to buy it.
iman. Roy Lundquist; Secretary. Vote of thanks given Treasurer
XXX
Recommendation that Steward
Price Willoghby. Delegates' re O'Brien for the swel* job he has
GATEWAY
CITY,
Nov.
20
—
put out a more balanced diet
ports accepted. Wendland elect done. Motion carried to put in
Chairman,
E.
Killigren;
Secre
and
crew cooperate more with
ed Treasurer for the ship's fund. for overtime for delayed sailing.
tary,
R.
Daniels.
Delegates
re
Messman.
Ship's Delegate reminded crew Stewards Department men to
ported their departments in or
XXX
of the clause in the contract collect Saturday in port over
der.
Question raised on dumping CHIWAWA^ fciltes Service), • :V: I
IBERVILLE.
Nov.
12—Chair
time
for
time
anchored
in
Lake
that calls for men to be aboard
one hour before the posted sail Charles, then other departments man. F. O'Leary; Secretary. O. of garbage; to be referred to Jan. 7—Chairman, * R. Pawlak,
Secretary, David Barrett. Chair
Bodden. Delegates reported no New York.
ing time. Crew also reminded of are to put in for, it.
XXX
man
read Union literature on
beefs.
Motion
carried
to
hold
a
the clause calling for two days'
XXX
DEL SUD. Dec. 10—Chairman, meeting every time around the ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Dec. 24— charges and explained Ihat this
pay if new man is ordered.
Brown; Secretary, Clarke. Ship's loop. Discussion on amount of Chairman, Steve Bergeria; Sec matter was a serious one and
XXX
ANDREW JACKSON. Jen. I— Delegate reported on visit to food needed for adequate meal. retary, Vernon Porter. Motion not to b& abused. Request made '
carried that Deck Delegate speak that fruit juices be chilled:
Chairman. Frank Albore; Secre New Orleans • Marine Hospital,
4. 4.
to Mate about giving the Deck
RAPHAEL
SEMMES.
Dec.
3—
XXX
tary. Bud Cousins. Delegates re repairs j;hat had been made and
Department
time to sougee their COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Ser
Chairman. W.
C. McCuislon;
Sec
ported on. the number of books Captain's displeasure with fire
and permits in their. depart and boat, drill. Motion carried retary. Frank Van Dusen. Dele foc'sles. Motion carried that all vice). Jan. 1—Chairman, Sven
ments. Motion carried to have that the Captain be notified that gates reported number of books beefs be referred to Department Jansson: Secretary, Lawrence
double bottoms cleaned. Motion the general alarm system had and permits in their departments. Delegates to prevent men from Reimer. Delegates reported num
carried to have Patrolman check been out of order for two days Discussion on man who pUed running to head of department. ber of books and permits in their
the rationing of cigarettes, now and 1st Assistant would not al off the ship in Jacksonville. Agreement made that Ship's dep ^rtmciits and listed disputed
limited to two cartons every ten low Electrician to repair it, as Ship's Delegate to get beneficiary Delegate appoint a laundryman overtime. Motion carried to have\
days. Black' Gang Delegate to it would invoke week end over cards for men who haven't sent upon ship's arrival in Africa. Ship's Delegate see Port Engin
{Cmtinuei on Page 10)
see Patrolman about beef 812 time. Beef about discrimination a card yet to the Welfare Plan Motion carried that the LOG
fcthan/
yifhesi qouapi%
• for gour
'^Sl^rAUY
\AUDATBP
vocuAfmr^
awd <Jo it ^^
cott asxfou. caw.
do not Iturn. ixL cjozisr seorruuz^
i^awcsanatidt
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I
�Frid«7, January 26, ISM
SIU Book Prize Possession,
Says Seafarer Now In Army
Galley Men Get Vitamin D
Going To Korea?
Kirkman Offers ;
Valuable Tips
Thurston Lewis, "Salty" Dick
and the others who djd such a
• I guess a lot of my friends good job of making it tops.
and former shipmates will be
surprised to learn that the worst I'd like to extend the very best
Electrician in New Orleans is New Year's wishes to the LOG
now a recruit in the Army. staff, all the guys in New Or
She's a feeder but hell on OT. leans, all feUow exSeafarers
. Basic* training is like all the now in service, and, in fact, to
\morganized ships that ever sail all SIU members everywhere.
ad, all rolled into one—and every In closing, here's a promise'to
single month they hit me with all friends that I will answer
75 bucks, minus taxes and in all letters if anyone wants to
write to me.
surance.
Ret. Gordon Peck
. A lot of my fellow victims are
U. S. 56082038
wondering what they are sup
Tmg. Btxy C
posed to be fighting for, since of
746 AAA Gun B'n..
ficially there is no war on. But
Fort Lewis, Wash.
I'm not kicking. I know that
when I get out I won't have to
(Ed. note: the picture refer
Relaxing on deck of the Archers Hope, Cities Service
hit the 5220 line, like a lot of red to by Brother Peck ap
tanker, are two members ol the Stewards Department, iden
these guys wUl.
peared in the July 21 issue of
tified by photographer J. E. BeU, as "Mike, our Second Cook,
the LOG.)
and
the Chief Cook."
JOB GUARANTEE
To ihe Editor:
To the Editor:
Going fb Korea? Then. listeny
Brother, cause I've got a fewi
words of advice for Seafarers
who find their ships nosing into
Far Eastern lands. Our ship—tha'
Robin Kirk—has been out hera"
for Over four months and . has,!;
of course, run into the usuai
difficulties of short stores, but
that is to be expected.
Don't take any . Army gear,
from a soldier unless youate
given a receipt for it. The Army?
will shake down the ship andi
you'll land in hot water.
|fe
In Korea, deal in American,
money if you can or you'll takes
a beating on every turn in exv
change. Dont' drink Korean,
whiskey; it'll ruin you. Don't
make heavy draws in Pusan
unless you want script for Japami
My SIU book is my guarantee
You can get script, in Korea but;
i K'" .of a job of my own choosing and
not in Japan. In other words,;
a good living wage. I wouldn't
make your draw for Japan iHi
swap it for all the medals in
Korea.
the Army.
To the Editor:
When this guy has. used aU terests of all seamen, whether There is , nothing to do . in
I got a Christmas card from
It'
his
tricks to borrow all he can they be bookmen, permitmen Pusan anyway. Th'e army clubs
PFC Tom Williams, exDel Norte We have tried incessantly to and realizes he is on the run,
and will not condone crooked
Engine Maintenance. Also a note encomage members of the SIU he usuaUy packs his gear and ness and shall always try to are off limits to seamen and the
seamen's club has nothing, it's
from "Blackie" Bankston, the to be careful in the handling of quits the ship, maybe getting stamp it out.
alaws sold out.
Del Norte's worldfamous Bosim. their money at sea and in port. away with a $20O$3OO take. He
It would be wise to tip off
I used to kid him about his It is becoming a huge menace goes to the Hall iand registers your Brothers in the SIU as to
GOOD CLUB
gray hairs, but now I wish I time and again to have fellows for another ship and so on goes the existence of this kind of
•
In
Yokohama,
however, there
complain of being duped by loan
had them.
the
wheel
of
misery
that
this
character
referred
to
above.
I
is
a
fine
seamen's
club run by,
I Wonder if there is any way pirates on board and ashore who lousy parasite thinks is clever. realize this might be tough to two very nice people. Unfor
I could get a print of the picture borrow from shipmates a fin or
do, but the truth is best for all tunately, it is a shame the way.'
printed in one of the August two "until payoff."
YOUR PROBLEM
of us.
it is being abused. It's disgust
1951 issues (I think) of the LOG, This wise parasite is usually
Paddy
(Deep Six)
Farrell
ing to watch the performing of
The
Union
cann^ot
retrieve
showing the Del Norte dele a gambler or an alcoh'olic and
characters
and gas hounds who
your
loss
for
you.
Although
the
gates, and in which I appeared will stoop to anything for his
punch
on
the tables, yell and"
Union
would
like
to
help
you,
selfish ends. In most cases he is
as the Engine Delegate.
whistle
at
everything. Their
it
is
something
over
which
it
jif whoever has the negative a poor worker. His intention is
conduct
is
a
disgrace to the;
has
no
control.
This
is
some
reads this I'd be glad to pay for to get by the easest way. The
country they represent, our un''
thing
between
two
guys.
There
only
way
this
can
be
done
is
the print and postage. I'm really
ion and the merchant marine.
fore, take warning and watch
anxious to have the picture as by exploiting his shipmates.
To the Editor:
I was really ashamed when I'
out for these cheesymouthed
SMOOTHIE
a reminder of the best ship and
walked out of the place.
best damn crew I ever sailed He is an ideal promiser and an renegades and keep your money. I wish to. express my sincere
elegant talker. He wUl give you And I think if you lose their so gratitude to the membership of These are critical times for,
with.
a smooth line and a hard luck called friendship, you are a win the SIU for their generous re the merchant marine and eveiy
NEWS WANTED
story, like all confidence men. ner. The old adage says "A bird membrance of me and my family seaman is judged to'be typical.'
Every seaman should be on his ^
I'd also like to hear news of He usually is dressed up like in the hand is worth two in the during the holiday season.
the Del Norte Navigator. I sure a sheik and has a spiel of ship's bush."
This kindly gesture points up best behavior at all times in. the
enjoyed working on it with talk that would make Columbus Now, lastly, the SIU as an the true spirit of brotherhood war zone, keep his eyes and ears
turn in his grave.
organization works in the in which exists throughout the SIU open and his mouth shut unless
*
ai^ is so well known to all of he knows that he is right.
MLICA CREWMEN
Fred
Peltlngai
its members.
CHARGE LAUNDRY
Xeep The LOG Coming'
" I am extremely praud of my
WITH DIRTY DEAL
membership in the SIU—a real
Brotherhood of the Sea, which
To Ihe Editor:
at all times has the welfare and
am writii^ in ragard to, a
ccmcem of its members at heart.
i;: latHidry
in . Portland,; Ore;, that
I want to take^ this opportun
caters to ships; It is .e^led^ the
ity to, extend to all ms Uuion
By Ci. B. WARD
'Oregon Laundry;
' ' . %
Brothers a sincere wish for a
'While this ship was in port
happy and prosperoushew year.
a few weeks back, one of the
Paul Saifford
Woe be
laundry's drivers came • • aboard
unto we
soliciting laundry. At the time
Recommends
Brother
Sorry souls,
of picking it up, they tell you
For Car
Repair
Wwlk
who go to 8984
one price, then when it is de
liyered shortly before the ships
To Sae Editor:
' '
sail they bring it aboard and
Boiling.; down • ; U' f t JJ;;.:
eharge a man ^ree or four times
My brother, Altpn Roberts,
. 'to Panahte'
'' '
the specified amount.
owns and operates a garage at
Shns relief
M
• I n one instance, a Brother
10141^ ^rket Street, Houston
,
."' of:
hahaha^J '
'
• member on this ship was charged
15, Texas.
' i'
$4.25 for the laundering of four
I would like to recomniend
shirts, and two of them were
that all SIU: Brothers in that
not even ones he had sent out.
area who need work done.; on
a • sth^ng'^'drop.
Please warn • other SIU shipws
their cars go to Alton. Roberts
An empty shell \,
who wiU give them a square deal
|.te; to be on the lookout for this
without a prop,
n »
in the repair of their cars.
Oregon laundry driver and see
'I'm
He does goodwork at a fair
that he does not catch any more
John Toledo, who entered the Army test week, wants to
:,v:.:;..i;Tbus.the
fate
,
^
oiE our Brothers.
ke^ in touch with Union activitiea during his stiiit te the price, and aU of his , work is
;;S?5M^,t.;w;r..:Of ;you.ahd
Pai Ryan
service. Here he drops LOG subscription cud into box at guaranteed. ; • V
j|p,.;#nd.. most ef. ud
;.; Charlie Roberts
: < .
Engine Delegate
Hei^quarters building to make sure he gets the Union paper
S(Ndrate ffhyana
who;go tO'sea.'
s.
regiite^y.
.SB. OBw • •
»!.•
Professional LoanSeekers Out To Exploit
Their Shipmates, Paddy Farrell Declares
Hails SIU Spirit
Of Brotherhood
LogARhythms
m
T
m
i
�Friday, January 26, 1851
^
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Bmemer Men On The Jcb
For The Records
Page Nine
Vlodeck Proposes Campaign
To Cut Down Ships' Noises
Seafarers makiug pay
ments to Union Patrolmen
you want to listen to cowboy
and other authorized SIU To the Editor:
and tearjerker songs. If it's that
representatiTes should make
Brothers, we have gone a long bad, go home, son, and marry
certain the receipts they re
way to make the conditions im the gal.
ceive specify the account to der which we work as pleasant This has been a long trip and
which the money is to be as possible. We went down the I've gotten no rest or sleep on
credited.
line to get good quarters and account of these gigolos. That's
For example, receipts messrooms on every ship—some why I'm bitter about cracking
made for LOG donations place where a man could get down on them, like we did on
should have SEAFARERS some sleep, without being awak the gashounds and performers.,
ened 99 times by noises.
Let's hear from you other Bro
LOG written clearly along
That's why we did something thers on this thing.
side the amount. Tlie same
E. Vlodeck
applies to recasts for dues, about the one big foc'sle on
American ships, and fought for
assessments and other pay
watch foc'sles so that men go
ments.
ng and coming on watch would
Careful attention to this
not
disturb those sleeping.
detail will enable Headquar
But
now w6 are faced with
lers to keep its records ac
gigolos,
who whistle and sing
curate in crediting income
and yap
out loud in the alley
to the various accounts.
ways to keep those who wish to
Deck hands on Ihe Bessemer Victory give the stack
sleep awake almost all the time. To the Editor:
new coat of painty.
Hats off to Frenchy Michelet
GET THEM, TOG
^^:
:
4
for
his interesting article "Guide
I now wish to recommend that
for
SIU Stewards Department."
we get after those gigolos as we
Without
casting any reflections
did the gashounds and perform
on
any
individuals,
I think his
ers and other things that were
article
should
be
taken
to heart,
detriment to the good and
sincerely
and
seriously
by
a lot
welfare of our Union. Some
of socalled Stewards.
people
get
the
idea
that
when
To the Editor;
*
they are called down about the I heartily agree that a Steward
whistling and ' noise they are should be able to run his depart
following is an editorial
making, that the old SOBs who ment to the best of his ability,
m the " New York Daily News
told them to knock off the without interference from other
Which I think some of the mem
departments. A' Steward, to my
whistle is superstitious.
bers might find amusing:
way
of looking at it, should be
It is not that. Brothers. To
"The Womens Christian Tem
able
to
carry out any order that
put it mildly, you are a pain in
perance Union, veterans organi
he
relays
to the Chief Cook,
the neck. (My people read the
zation of bonedry females has
A
lot
of
the Steward's head
LOG too, you know.)
received the following letter
aches
lie
in
the galley, such ais
I
propose
that
we
get
the
from somewhere in Korea:
sometimes
due to an
incompetent
foc'sle
card
that
we
had
a
while
"'Dear ladies of the W.T.C.U.
Cook.
There
is
nothing
more
back
and
print
it
up
again
and
e men of the Engineers Com
put copies in the messrooms. disgusting than to pass by the
lat Battalion really do apprec
The foc'sle card was used in gallajTand see a Cook preparing
iate the fruit juices you are
our educational program a while a meal with a cigarette in his
sending over here in place of
back, but it has since disappear mouth, and the ashes about
the beer. It doesn't quite take
The
Bessemer
Vic's
Bosun,
John
Nordstrom,
strikes
a
ed. There is a paragraph on this ready to drop off into what
rile place of beer, but you can
serious
pose
for
the
shipboard
photographer.
card that says something like ever delicacy he might be pre
get quite a better buzzon with
this: If you must sing or make paring.
unnecessary noises, go outside
'"'We just add a little yeast
HIT JACKPOT
forward or aft—and let loose.
and sugar to it, heat it on the
I just completed a trip to
istOVe and get some of the finest
OFFERS CHANGE
France, aboard one of J. Car
wine ever brewed. As yeast and
At this writing I am on the ras' glorified Liberties, and we
sugar are scarce over here, we To the Editor:
a dog or some type. That's right, 124 watch and if we get the found steel wool, match sticks
would appreciate it verY much
foc'sle card back on the ships, and even a cigarette butt in the
if you would send some with Did you ever have a head I said a dog.
I'd like to make an amendment bread pudding. I prorriptly told
the next shipment. Thank you* ache? Do you know what it was You see everyone has a cer for the justmentioned para the Steward and the Chief Cook
very much and keep the juices caused. by? Well, just pull off tain percentage of dog blood in graph to read: "If you must aboiff these incidents. As we all
his body. This blood does not
coming our way.'
your shoes and settle back while circulate with the regular blood sing and whistle, go aft til your know, steel wool is strictly pro
"If the. drys would learn that I tell you why you have head
in a person's body, but it has cap floats. The break out til hibited from being use.d in the
you can't beat, either nature or aches and'What causes them.
your heart's content.
galley. But there are still plenty
human nature as evidenced by If you wiU cast an eye around its own small group, which cir
And another one. If you wish of Chief Cooks and Stewards
culate
as
a
body.
this letter, they'd become a lot you, you'll probably see several
to play your radio, close your who ignore this.
wiser than they've ever been people. Now take a good look This dog blood is exactly foc'sle door. Don't let your ship Another good point is that the
what causes a person to have a
yet."
at each person individually and headache. It tries to circulate or mates suffer from the heat be Ship's Delegate and Steward
Tobs Beams
see if he or she reminds vou of mix with the regular blood iii cau.se they have to close their should check all stores and pro
your body, which it cannot do doors to get some sleep because visions against the requisiticat
that the Chief Steward starts
under any condition. Therefore
the trip on. In this way there
a friction is set up by these two Ready For Action
is
very little possibility that the
types of blood trying to mix.
crew
will run short of different
This friction changes to a pres.
items.
sure, which slowly builds up and
Let the Steward draw up his
CLIPPER CREW ASKS IF ATTENDANCE
causes extremely severe head
menus with the Chief Cook and
aches.^
•
IS REQUIRED AT SHIPBOARD MEETINGS
also the Baker so that a variety
There is only one way in
Nditor, Question Box:
of meals can be worked out. And
which a person can overcome
last but not least, I believe that
1. The question has arisen as to whether men off watch are these painful experiences and
the Chief Steward should be
required to attend regular shipboard meetings. If these men are that is to close his eyes for a
around
the galley, either at
required to attend but do not do so, what action can be taken?, moment and try to relax. Now
breakfast or supper to see that
2. Are members on ships that pay off after the first of the that your eyes are shut try to
his menus are properly carried
picture blood veins before your
eyes—you have to try to picture
out.
Vic Miorana
this dog blood trying to force its
way over .the regular human
blood in your body.
Antinous Seafarers
Now if you will .picture the
Thanked By Albinski
dog blood passing the regular
human blood then you will find
To the Editor:
that your aches have disappear
My wife &nd I wish to express,
ed after the dog blood passed
our
appreciation and thanks to
the human blood.
the
former
crewniembers of the
Presently
aboard
an
SIU
Now Ed, don't go around tell
year required to pay the current year's'assessments, or is there ing everyone that this is the way ship at sea. James K. Rocks, SS Antinous for their gracious
:& 9dday period in which to do this?
SS Alcoa Clipper to get rid of a headache because is a veteran of World War I and timely Christmas offering to
^
.
ANSWER: 1. AU men off walch must attend meetings, they might not believe you and and the Mexican border cam us.
It
is
a
real
pleasure
to
sad
paign.
Like
his
son,
who
is
a
i unless, of course, they are confined to their bunks by illn^ they will think you are crazy.
with
such
a fine
Brotherhood
crewmember on the Alcoa Pil
Clyde (Tex) Sim
^ Fhilure to attend the meetings can result In charges^
SS Binghamloa Victory grim. Rocks is anxious to do that comes to your aid in time
• :
2w A man who pays off after the first of the year must
(Ed. note; We won't 1«U s Ms bit in the present emerg of need.
the^current year's assessments at the first payoff in the
Edward J. Albinski ,
ency. Beth ship out of Boston,
^ ;
year. Otherwise h^ aufeunsdierily goes^^i^
; • ouU
Brother Stamps
Approval On
Stewards Guide
Bea^ Lights Up
Over Juicy Note
To Dry Outfit
IK
Tex Offers Doggone Theory
On What Causes Headaches
Question Box
I,;
if
r::.'
•
�Page Ten
THE SEAFARERS LOG
IMgested Minutes Of
Shipboard Meetings ^
Praises Mobile Catholic
Friday^ jKUwrif 28*U51
Club
To the Editor:
Thore is a Catholic Maritime Club here in Mobile whicb helps every nne on Jhe
beach. I was just wondering if the seamen who hit this port, or any other port, don't
think It would be proper.for them to make some .dcmations towards trying to h^p
a place that gets no support of any kind.
The Community Chest, the Red Cross and a few other places the public sup
ports by donations send almost every one to this Catholic club. It is a shame that
they get no support from any regular donate funds. I think it, would be a good
idea if this was put in the LOG to let the members know this place does help a sea
man who is down on his luck.
They donate cards, magazines, have free coffee tWice a day for men on the beach,
but it's hard to keep that up if there are no funds to help out. Cpffee, sugar and
cream must be bought, as are the stationery and stamps you gel if you need thm.
They gave the guys on the beach a nice turkey dinner. I was there, as I have been
on the beach 3 months myself.
It is a place the boys get clean beds for $4.00 a week. It is the only place in
Mobile you get a dean bed for that price, so if you can put this in the LOG perhaps
they might get a little help from some of the men who have been helped by them.
M. F. MORRISON
{Continued front Page 7)
ing called and all in attendance
ear about fans for the crew. except men oa watch and Chief
Motion carried to investigate de Cook, who claims he knows all
lay in securing cots promised about Union affairs an(^oesn't
'several trips ago,
need a refresher course. Discus
% t t.
sion held on the clarification on
SOUTHERN CITIES (Southern part of agreement concerning
Trading), Nov. 30 — Chairman, handling of stores. Talk on the
Johnny Bergeria; Secretary, Bob general agreement, with copies
Brown. Crew voted thanks to passed aroimd for personnel to
Longshoremen in Chester who study. Talk on the stipulation
aided in successful strike. Pa clause of the Cities Service con
trolman in next port to be asked tract.
to look into mail situation.
Jan. 8—Chairman, Frank Lam
Dec. 27—Chairman, Frank Cal bert; Secretary, M. Shockousky.
nan; Secretary, A. Foster. Dele Motion carried that no one is to
gates' reports accepted. Stewards sign the discharges on the pay
Delegate recommended that pots roll while the ship is at sea. Mo
and pans need replacing. Crew tion carried that meetings be
requested milk three times a day held on Sunday evenings, with
while in port.
hours staggered so all watches
Editor's note: The Catholic Maritime Club of Mobile has a very fine reputation
Jan. I—Chairman, Johnny Ber would attend at least one meet
with
the Mobile Seaifarmrs, as it has with anyone who has ever hit that port. Sea
geria; Secretary, Bob Brown. Re ing. Men asked to observe saU
pair list discussed and approved. ing board time. Vote of thanks farers, incidentally, will probably get the same excellent treatment Brother Morri
Deck' Delegate reported dispute given Brother Crane for the fine son speaks erf, in any of the Catholic Maritime Clubs.
over lowering hatches. Motion job he is doing as Ship's Dele
As to the question of donations, that, of course, is strictly up to the Individual,
carried to investigate mattresses. gate and Educational Director.
as the SIR's policy is not to officially endorse any welfare organization, whether it
Jan. 7—Chairman, Frank Cal
t. t.
be a reRg^us one or seculnt.
nan: Secretary, Bob Brown. Del FORT HOSKINS (Cities Ser
egates reported no beefs, except vice), Jan. 7—Chairman, G. E.
matter of lowering hatches. Mo Doty; Secrietary, trank Flanagan.
tion carried that a sanitary work Ship's Delegate reported that
schedule be worked out. New new mattresses had been distrib
library to be brought aboard in uted to the crewmembers who
next port.
^
want them. All .men cautioned
Jan. 19 — Chairman, Robert on the importance of being sober
Brown; Secretary, Joseph Lewis. at the payoff. Motion carried to
who wanted to get higher en reaucrats to agree with us—and
(Continued from Page 1)
Delegates reported no beefs. check with the Organizers and Washington between the coun dorsements.
they didn't. (By bureaucrats we
Crew voted to oppose any move see if 120 quarts of milk can be try's maritime unions, and the The unions stated in their pro are definitely not referring to
made by Chief Engineer to fire placed on this ship as is done Maritime Administration, the im gram, at the insistence of the the Maritime Administration,
Wiper in next port.
on other SlUcontracted ships. ions made it dear that they SIU: ..
which has not commented one
Deck Delegate reported that the were willing, rea^ and able to "In the event there is a greatly way or the other. We mean the
gang has been called out twice man the natio.n's merchant fleet increased need for maritime per minor moguls, who want to get
without the alloted standby and to train newcomers into the sonnel which may call for more back in the saddle again.)
time for coffee.
industry and those entry ratings men than the Union Hiring Nor did we expect the ship
Halls can furnish, the Unions, owners to agree with us. And
Mzmagement and Government they didn't What they want, of
should immediately devise a course, is to create a tremendotjS
t t. t.
program for this purpose an4 pool of seamen, so that they
ABIQUA (Cities ^rvice)—^Dec.
program, the unions felt thait they should be guided by the might (they hope) smash the un
(Continued from Page 1)
2&;Chaintian, S. Swienckosld; may find a haven and the unions they should not and could not following basic points:
ions after the present shindig
Secretary, D. Alt. Delegates re may be forced to accept these alter their position as outlined "(a) The Union Hiring Halls is over.
ported number of books and per elements from the manpower in the! jointlydrafted policy sub to recruit all entry ratings need
mits in their departments. Stew pools.
mitted to, and accepted by, the ed from personnel not eligible This is to let these gentlemen
know that there is no need for
ards Delegate reported a little The program offered by the government representatives at for the draft.
another
RMO—^that if they SUCP
misunderstanding by the Stew unions is a sound one, and in the previous week's meetings.
"(b) An upgrading and train ceed, through pressure, in .put
ard as to the duties of a depart no way injurious to the ship Because of the fact that the ing program actually carried out
mental delegate. Matter of Wip owners. Inasmuch as the re tvro groups couldn't agree on through increased manning scales ting their plan across, they ar^
ers working on stages to paint sponsibility for carrying out any the issues mentioned, the union which, will insure a supply of sacrificing the country's welfare
while ship is at sea to be refer program lies solely with the representatives suggested that competent men for. key ratings for their own selfish interests.
red to the Patrolman. Discussion Maritime Administration and the the shipowners draft their ob as they are needed."
We have enough men a\>ail
on Transportation Rule. Motion proposed National Shipping Au jections to the union proposals
able, now and for any future
• UNION IS READY
carried to donate $25 to the Hank thority, and inasmuch as Mari and present them to the Ad
contingency, to take care Of the
lime Administrator Admiral E.
Memorial Fund.
The Union at present time can manning and training end—and
Jan. 1—Chairman, Roy Tallals L. Cochrane had appraised and ministrator, who could review overnight crew any number of if any of these gentlemen have
MD; Secretary, H. Crane. Ship's accepted in full the unions' them and call another meeting ships with capable^ experi^ced' any doubts, they can have theia
Pelegate reported ship's fund as Statement of Policy as a sound for further discussion.
men. We didn't expect the bu dispelled at any SIU Hall.
standing at $20.98. Motion car
ried to lower payments into the
skip's fund from $1 to 50 cents.
Motion carried to ask that slop
ehest carry sea stores cigarettes
"The Machinist," organ of iho AFL International Association of Machinists, turns the tables on those politicians
on foreign trips^ Discusion on who are always devising new schemes for taking money out of the working stifi's pocket.
the shortage of fruit.
Jan. 7—Chairman, Crane; Sec
Why is it whensomeone has a bright idea about how the Douglas idea. He doesn't apply it to everyone.
retary, Crane. Educational meet to stop inflation and stabilize the nation's economy, it
If it is just and reasonable to pay wage earners for
SlU Manpower Pool Answers
Recruiting, Manning Probients
IS
Unions Veto Idea Of New RMO
Carrying An Idea To Its Logical Conclusion
^
t
Draft Registrants
A8cG District Headquarters
this week reminded zdl dndt
registrants to keep in touch
with their local draft boards,
as a means of eliminating
possible coxifusion or misim
derstandings.
Before shipping out, the
draft registrants should in
form their loczd boards of
the name of their ships and
the companies by whom they
are em^ I ycd. If possible,
registrants should also tell
the boards the approximate
duration of their voyages.
Attention to this procedure
will avoid inconvenience la
ter on.
generally begins—and ends—with the wage earners' pay overtime in war bonds, why isn't k just and reasonable
envelope?
to pay stockholders their dividends in war bonds? Cer
Our friend, Senator Paul Douglas (D., 111.), is the tainly, stockholders don't need their dividends any more
latest to offer one of these bright ideas. If the Associated than wage earners need their overtime earnings.
Press reports him accurately. Senator Douglas has pro
That would take care of labor and capital. But, .
posed a program to "pay the Nation's workers for over what about the farmers? Certainly they would want to
time in Government bonds instead of cash."
share in this sacrifice. Why doesn't Senator Douglas sug
The Illinois Senator told a reporter that he has in gest 4;hat farmers receive their Government subsidies in
mind a plan under which employees would be paid at the form of war bonds instead of cash?
overtime rates in Federal bonds which could not be cashed
And, finally, there are the Senators and Congressmen.
until the emergency has passed. "Taking that'money out Certainly, they too would want to share in this sacrifice.
of circulation not only would reduce the danger of in We suggest that the Douglas plan be tried out on them
flation but would provide workers with a comfortable first. Senators and Congressmei, get a considerable allow;
financial cushion against possible unemployment after ance for travel expenses. That travel allowance could be
this crisis," he said.
paid in war bonds cashable after the emergency. This
Now, don't get us wrong. There is nothing wrong would not only keep some cash out of circulation. Hut
with buying Government Savings Bonds. We think every also a number of Senators and Congressmen. It might also
one ought to put'some of their earnings into bonds in help to, increase ihe, • dttenoauce at both branches of
..
times like these.. And, that's just what seems wrong lisiith Congress..
�Friday, January 26, 19S1
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Paga Elaran
Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief
' BOSTON—Chairman, B. Law
"aen. S94; Recording Secretary, R.
Lee, 47958: Reading Clerk, H.
'Cashman, 40363.
Boston minutes of January 3
accepted. 'Minutes of meetings
PORT
held in other ports read and ac
c e p t e d. SecretaryTreasurer's Boston
weekly financial reports for De New; York.
cember 23, 30 read and accepted. Philadelphia
'One minute of silence observed Baltimore.....
Norfolk...
ior members lost at sea.
Savannah...
% % %
GALVESTON — C h a i r m a n, Tampa
Kaith Alsop, 7311; Recording MobUe
New
Orleans
Secretary, R. Wilbum, 37739;
Reading Clerk, C. Tannehiii. Galveston.
West Coast
25922.
Minutes of all Branch meetings
accepted as read. Motions car
ried to concur in the following
committee's reports: Tallying,
Headquarters Reinstatement, and
SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Trial. Motion carried to donate
ENG.
STWDS. SHIPPED
sum sought by the Children's
3
7
18 Town Foimdatioijis, Inc. Charges
85
123
327 read and referred to Trial Com
14
60 mittee. In Headquarters report,
17
51
34
146 it was reported that the A&G
10
9
30 SecretaryTreasurer, along with
5
1
8
11
10
30
16
20
49
37
121
45
20
57
11
85
76
258
A&S Shaping From Jan. 3 To Jan. 17
I
IM
I i
REG.
DECK
REG.
ENG.
22
124
39
85
10
4
8
38
41
36
69
17
112
24
73
12
0
8
26
37
32
64
REG.
STWDS
12
76
22
67
4
1
6
43
61
21
50
TOTAL
REG.
51
312
85
225
26
5
- 22
107
139
89
183
SHIPPED
DECK
8
119
29
61
11
2
9
13
39
26
97
1,244
476
405
363
414
378
312
1,104
Headquarters report to the GRAND TOTAL
membership read and accepted,
as were the minutes of meetings New Orleans, and said that cern to the port were discussed. was discussion on the SIU sup other SIU officials, was in Wash
ington to attend the conference
nothing was definite yet on any Adjourned at 8:25 with 285 port being given the Retail
discussing the establishment of
removals from the boneyard. He members present.
Clerks Union in its strike against an emergency setup in mari
reported a strike in the ship re
the
Bargain Comer.
» » »
time should a conflict develop.
pair docks which is getting 100 SAVANNAH — Chairmaii, E.
X ^ X'
Report recommended that men
percent SIU support. He told Tiiiey, 75; Recording Secreiuy, NEW YORK — Chairman. E.
elected to office, as annoimced
the members that ships needing J. Parker, 20192; Reading Clerk, Mooney, 46671; Recording Secre in Tallying Committee's report,
repairs would have to have the W. Morris, 21636.
tary, Freddie Stewart, 4935;
should be instated at once in
work done elsewhere or not at ,
Headquarters report and Sec Reading Clerk, J. Arabasx, 29836. accordance with precedent. In
held in other ports. Tallying all, and to watch for promises in retaryTreasiuer's report read Branch Agent said that ship connection with v^dated docu
Committee's report accepted. Ag other ports of having the work and accepted. Minutes of meet ping and business in New York ment being issued to seamen,'^
Mt's report accepted. One min done when in New Orleans. He ings held in other Branches read were moving at a fast clip, with a result of the presidential se
ite of silence for members lost reported eight payoffs scheduled and approved. Agent reported rated men getting out without curity order, members were cau
for the two coming weeks. Bro that shipping had been slow, but any trouble. Some 30 ships had tioned to hold on to their present
at sea.
ther
Johnny, Johnston, retiring three payoffs were expected mo paid off in the past two weeks, papers when applying for the
X % %
.
SAN FRANCISCO—No meet Patrolman, spoke a few words to mentarily. He introduced Agfent he said. He advised the men to emergency document. Report al
ing held because of a lack of a the members and thanked them elect Ernest Tilley to the mem be carefut not to get involved so discussed a workpermit sys
for their cooperation during the bership, and asked them to give with the Coast Guard, which is tem and recommended manner
quorum.
years he has served the Union him the same cooperation he had again back in full strength. He in which it should be operated.
^ J,
BALTIMORE — C h ai r m an, as an official. Under Good and received during the past year. also advised aliens to get their Headquarters said that as a re
^^Wiliiam Rents, 26445; Recording Welfare, various subjects of con Under Good .and Welfare there visas as quickly as possible. sult of membership's instruc
'Secretary, G. Masterson, 20297;
tions at last meeting on archi
"Reading Clerk, A. Stansbury,
tect's recommendations for new
4683.
building, a request for additional
plans and
specifications had been
f
Anthony Pitura took the Union
issued. Motion carried to concur
dath of Obligatiotl. Minutes of
in Headquarters report. Meeting
meetings held in other Branches
adjourned at 7:30 PM, with 756
read and accepted. Headquarters
members present.
financial reports and report to
the membership read and ap
XXX
proved. Motion carried to refer
TAMPA—No meeling held bs^
JACK (SaUor) DELANEY
ANTHONY MACULATIS
WALTER MARCUS
all reqimsts for excuses to the
cause of a lack of a quorum.
Dispatcher. Motion, carried that Write, call or wire Mrs. Addie The receipts, medal and eye Write to your wife: Mrs. Her
XXX
Agent Rents be instructed to Richardson, 522 N. Mobile Street, glasses, which you left aboard mine Marcus, 17639 120 Avenue, NORFOLK — ChairmaJL Bat
have the . inside of the Union Crichton Sta., Mobile, Alabama. ship, have been brought to the St. Albans, Long Island, New Rees, 95; Recording Secretary. J,
Hall painted, and all furniture Phone: 77083.
New York Hall. CaU for them York.*
Bullock. 4747. No regular meet
and dbairs repaired and reup
at the baggage room, fourth fioor.
ing held because of a lack of
XXX
XXX
bolstered. Meeting adjourned at
JOHN C. OVERTON
MELESKI
XXX.
a quorum. Special meeting held
8:05 with 375 members present.
VANDER VLIST
JOHN GARBER
Your sister, Mrs. Minnie to check shipping cards.
(ExCoe Victory)
X X 9^
This Brother is now in the Gumm, Mims Court, HuntsviUe,
MOBILE—Chairman, D. Par
i'Your laundry was left in the army and is anxious to hear from Alabama, wishes to hear from
ker, 160; Recording Secretary, J. Baggage Room of New York friends and former shipmates. you.
. Cairroll, 14; Reading Clerk, R. Hall: Red Brady."
XXX
His address is: Ret. John Gar
HAROLD R. BONNE
Jordan, 71. •
ber, US 52008365, Co. A, 516th
X
XXX
Airborne Inf. Rgt., Camp Breck Get in touch with' Frederick
H, PEELER
SecretaryTreasurer's financial
R. Graves, 220 Broadway, New
report and Headquarters report Get in tobch at once with inridge, Kentucky.
York 7, New York, concerning
^ ^ i
to the membership read and ap Robert F. Doyle, 1 North La ^
your case against Calmar SS
LLOYD
E.
WARDEN
proved, asi were the minutes of Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois,
SS ROBIN WENTLEY
Company.
meetings held in other iSranches. concerning an accident to a Please get in touch with your
XXX
The following men have their
father, 1901 P i c h e r Avenue,
Agent Tanner's report accepted. former shipmate.
FRANCIS
P.
CORCORAN
inoculation
and vaccination slips
Missouri.
Communication from Headquar
XXX
Get
in touch
with your mother.
at
NY
Hall.
They can get them
EDWARD STURKEN
ters concerning the San Francisco
XXX
XXX
by
writing
or
calling for th^
LUCKY
SANTO
PENEBIANGO
Convention call read and accept Pick up your teeth at office
EDWARD WAI LUKE
at
51
Beaver
St.,
New York 4,
ed. Motion carried to accept of J. M. Carras, Inc., 24 State Get in touch with Ret. John Frederick Travers, 305 Broad
New
York:
Trial Committee and Tallying Street, New York City.
B. Di Stefano, US 56067001, B way, New York 7, New York,
Committee reports. Meeting ad
Battery, 63rd AAA Gim Bn, Fort needs your testimony to help an W. J. Anderson, Prank Bressi,
XXX
Henry R. Dombrowski, W. E.
journed at 7:45 with 250 mem
LOUIS W. BOREN
Bliss, Texas.
injured shipmate.
Harris,
Albert Kamens, M. Ka
bers present.
XXX
Your wife wants to. hear from
XXX
minski, H. E. Laird, W. MacDon
NORLIN
M.
BERRY
X X
you.
FRANK RAKAS
ald, Geo. W. Manning.
U '
NEW ORLEANS — Chairman.
Contact George E. Keams, Jr., Gret in touch with Jerry Pier
X X X
N. F. F. Neilsen, Al Oromaner,
Johnny Johnston, 53; Recording
MAURICE BERNSTEIN
106 County Building, Media, one, 36 1st St., Brooklyn.
Geo. Andrew Pease, Roy A.
t; i Seicretary,
Henry Gerdes, ,23362; Contact Robert F. Reynolds Peimsylvania. It is important.
XXX
Boston, Thomas M. Reilly, T.
Reading Clerk, Budc Stephens, in San Francisco. He is holding
III
XXX
WINSTON FLATTS
Rezeveteb, C. Schartzer, John
NICK MUTIN
76,
Please comifiunicate with your Stringer, E. Tresnick, John R,
some money for you.
mother
at 44 Foui'th Street, Al Webb.,
Contact
Morrell
Schwimer,
26
, New Orleans previous minutes
Court
Street,
Brooklyn,
New
bertown,
British Guiana.
JORGEN
JORGENSEN
M r and financial reports read and
Discharges for the following
XXX
approved. Headquarters report to Contact your wife, Emily, at York; phone: Triangle 56264.
men! are at Headquarters:
MANUEL SANCHEZ
, the membership and the Secre 5011 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn,
XXX
George Fiance, Manuel Vigo,
i..
Photos you submitted to the Peter Patrick, John D. Walker.
CHESTER DELICOT
taryTreasurer's financial reports New York.
Get in touch with your, draft LOG were forwarded to you at
read and accepted. Minutes of
the Baltimore Marine Hospital,
WL'AVmi MANNING
board.
meetings held in other ports ac
Crew, SS ANNISTON CITY
but have been returned as un
cepted. Agent Williams reported Eugene Kohl, who was 3rd
XXX
claimed.
You
can
pick
them
up
GEORGE JAMES BARON
Anyone knowing anything
shipping as being in good shape Engineer on the SS Angelina in
Ir
1948, is anxious to return the Get in touch with :^our draft at the LOG office.
about the injury sustained by
and
commended
two
ships,
the
\K a Del Campo and Del Norte, for loan you made. Write him at board.
>
>
Jesse C. Laseter on October 31,
'X X X
RICHARD
R.
GAYESKA
5320
Sixth
'
Avenue,
Brooklyn,
1950, at Linton, Oregon, contact;
XXX
being in good shape. He com
THOMAS
BACON
GRINER
Write to
Charles
V.
Falls
at
New
York, .and
send
him
your
Robert
F. Reynolds, 1303 Hobart
meaied on the rumors o£ more
State
House,
Boston,
Mass.
Please
contact
your
mother.
Building,
San Francisc(^ Califi
address.
ships being put into operation in
I
,fi.
b
u.
�An old hand with the camera. W. R. Cameron, Second
Cook aboard the SS Bienville, is just as much at ease in front
of the lens as he is behind it. A shipmzde look over the camera
for this photo, but cameraman Cameron took over immediately
after. His shots of other Bienville Seafarers appear at right
and below. AH pics .were taken as the Waterman vessel made
her intercoastal run.
Cameron mustered a few of the Bienville's Steward' Department men for this shot on deck.
From left to right are P. W. Smith, Galley Utility; A. S. Parson, Saloon Messman; E. Henderson,
Passenger Utility; L. Jordan, Chief Cook: E. Kitchen. Crew Pantryman; C. Jones, Crew's Mess^
man, and A, Anderson, Night Cook and Baker. The Bienville, which sails out of the Port of
Mobile, is a good ship, Cameron reports.
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ABO'VE—Coffee time is picturetaking time, Cameron says^
Relaxing over their mugs of java at left side of table (front to
rear) are Gus Key, "Frenchy" Mairtineau. B. Coyer and N.
.Newsome. At r^ht are G; W. Harris, H. (Skeets) Lanier, L.
Abbey and an unidentified erewmember.
'ii
'"'hf
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LEFT—"Men at Work'' is the way C
capiittneii &ii
y^4w of two Bieimiio De<dc Gang members. Bosun W NeW^
(Mty teok^the • camera square • in • the: • eye, as. Deck;:
Maintenance L. Abbey continues the job of spUdng eable,^ ^I
miim
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Vol. XIII, No. 2
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Headlines:
EX-PERMITS SLAPPED DOWN BY NY COURT
GO AFTER YOUR RAT9ING
NMU EYES WEST COAST, WOOS OPERATORS WITH CUT-RATE CONTRACTS
SIU MANPOWER POOL ANSWERS RECRUITING, MANNING PROBLEMS
NO ROOM FOR THEM
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN
CITIES SERVICE BACK PAY
COAST GUARD PROCEDURES FOR GETTING ENDORSEMENTS
'MARINER' TO BE CLASS NAME OF THE NEW MERCHANT SHIPS
GETTING A SHIP IS NO PROBLEM FOR THE RATED MEN IN NEW YORK
MACHINISTS AND TEAMSTERS WIN THEIR STRIKES IN NEW ORLEANS
BLACK EAGLE LOSES 20-TON CRANE IN TUSSLE WITH TYPHOON
QUESTION ON HOW TO RETIRE BOOK POPS UP AGAIN
ROTARY SHIPPING SYSTEM TOPS OFF AGENDA AT ABIQUA'S UNION EDUCATIONAL MEETING
BIENVILLE, SHERWOOD CAMERAMEN TURN TO
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1/26/1951
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Seafarers International Union of North America
1951
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Seafarers Log